Thursday 21 August 2014
Thursday 14 August 2014
Monday 4 August 2014
Refresh by Ruth Tal
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| Ruth Tal, living advertisement for healthy eating |
Refresh (by Ruth Tal and Jennifer Houston) is a vegan cookbook that doesn't suck. (Link to purchase).
This is a book to gift to people one cares about, along with a juicer and a lifetime pre-paid gift card for all the organic food ever [I WISH].
This isn't exactly a proper review...more of a nutshell review.
Refresh makes for an introduction to delicious and healthful dining.
The recipes come straight from Toronto's popular FRESH restaurant, and give you a wide variety of dishes, from energizing espresso drinks, to veggie burgers that don't suck.
Obviously, results might be too tangy or mild, depending on how addled one's tastebuds may be from boiling hot coffee over the years.
Therefore, we turn to...discretion or the spice rack! Duh. Deutsche mark. For example, her Thai peanut sauce for her Buddha Rice Bowl, was too overpowering for us, as written. So je toned down the lime juice next time.
(I theenk zat in general, these recipes err on the side of tangy zestfulness, so balancing out the smaller quantities, with 'earthy' herbs/spices works for me).
Her recipes for juices and smoothies are wonderful--there is something for every need and taste. You know... energy, illness/general weakness, lollipop-cravers, PMS.
[That she manages to make wheatgrass not-so-nayyystay is something I have to take her word for, as I just haven't made the effort to find frozen wheatgrass. Once someone gifted it to me, and that was enough to turn me off POUR LA VIE.]
I've accumulated about 4 weeks worth of meals, from this cookbook, and they've registered as big hits in my household. Not just with yours turly, but EVEN avec...ze Others (z'uzzers).
That it passed the Picky Eater test, 2 people with opposing taste (baby who LIVES for fruit and veggies, his dad doesn't), is testament that it's not all in my head, this really is a superb resource.
Occasionally I did change her recipes around once I got the hang of them.
Modifications were necessary to:
1. Up the calorie ante (for baby's benefit).
2. Bulk it up for the habitually carnivorous man. (avocado/meat/mushroom-it up)
3. Stretch em out for several meals.
I really recommend this as a tantalizing peek into the healthful way of life. After this, our family became addicted and so I sought out a couple of other health-conscious curkburks, reviews of which may or may not be coming up.
Friday 1 August 2014
Times of Israel deleted this
Bad for public image to out the way Zionists really think, eh... but I have the 'cache'/google archive of it copy-pasted here...lots of BS and the standard lies woven in there but w/ever...maybe he really believes them, although I don't believe he can possibly gloss over past massacres with these excuses, so it's probs intentional:
When Genocide is Permissible, by Yochanan Gordon
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Judging by the numbers of casualties on both sides in this almost one-month old war one would be led to the conclusion that Israel has resorted to disproportionate means in fighting a far less- capable enemy. That is as far as what meets the eye. But, it’s now obvious that the US and the UN are completely out of touch with the nature of this foe and are therefore not qualified to dictate or enforce the rules of this war – because when it comes to terror there is much more than meets the eye.
I wasn’t aware of this, but it seems that the nature of warfare has undergone a major shift over the years. Where wars were usually waged to defeat the opposing side, today it seems – and judging by the number of foul calls it would indicate – that today’s wars are fought to a draw. I mean, whoever heard of a timeout in war? An NBA Basketball game allows six timeouts for each team during the course of a game, but last I checked this is a war! We are at war with an enemy whose charter calls for the annihilation of our people. Nothing, then, can be considered disproportionate when we are fighting for our very right to live.
The sad reality is that Israel gets it, but its hands are being tied by world leaders who over the past six years have insisted they are such good friends with the Jewish state, that they know more regarding its interests than even they do. But there’s going to have to come a time where Israel feels threatened enough where it has no other choice but to defy international warnings – because this is life or death.
Most of the reports coming from Gazan officials and leaders since the start of this operation have been either largely exaggerated or patently false. The truth is, it’s not their fault, falsehood and deceit is part of the very fabric of who they are and that will never change. Still however, despite their propensity to lie, when your enemy tells you that they are bent on your destruction you believe them. Similarly, when Khaled Meshal declares that no physical damage to Gaza will dampen their morale or weaken their resolve – they have to be believed. Our sage Gedalia the son of Achikam was given intelligence that Yishmael Ben Nesanyah was plotting to kill him. However, in his piety or rather naiveté Gedalia dismissed the report as a random act of gossip and paid no attention to it. To this day, the day following Rosh Hashana is commemorated as a fast day in the memory of Gedalia who was killed in cold blood on the second day of Rosh Hashana during the meal. They say the definition of insanity is repeating the same mistakes over and over. History is there to teach us lessons and the lesson here is that when your enemy swears to destroy you – you take him seriously.
Hamas has stated forthrightly that it idealizes death as much as Israel celebrates life. What other way then is there to deal with an enemy of this nature other than obliterate them completely?
News anchors such as those from CNN, BBC and Al-Jazeera have not missed an opportunity to point out the majority of innocent civilians who have lost their lives as a result of this war. But anyone who lives with rocket launchers installed or terror tunnels burrowed in or around the vicinity of their home cannot be considered an innocent civilian. If you’ll counter, that Hamas has been seen abusing civilians who have attempted to leave their homes in response to Israeli warnings to leave – well then, your beginning to come to terms with the nature of this enemy which should automatically cause the rules of standard warfare to be suspended.
Everyone agrees that Israel has the right to defend itself as well as the right to exercise that right. Secretary General Ban Ki Moon has declared it, Obama and Kerry have clearly stated that no one could be expected to sit idle as thousands of rockets rain down on the heads of its citizens, placing them in clear and present danger. It seems then that the only point of contention is regarding the measure of punishment meted out in this situation.
I will conclude with a question for all the humanitarians out there. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu clearly stated at the outset of this incursion that his objective is to restore a sustainable quiet for the citizens of Israel. We have already established that it is the responsibility of every government to ensure the safety and security of its people. If political leaders and military experts determine that the only way to achieve its goal of sustaining quiet is through genocide is it then permissible to achieve those responsible goals?
The thesis that the danger of genocide was hanging over us in June 1967 and that Israel was fighting for its existence, was only bluff, which was born and developed after the war.
-Matityahu Peled, general
When Genocide is Permissible, by Yochanan Gordon
--
Judging by the numbers of casualties on both sides in this almost one-month old war one would be led to the conclusion that Israel has resorted to disproportionate means in fighting a far less- capable enemy. That is as far as what meets the eye. But, it’s now obvious that the US and the UN are completely out of touch with the nature of this foe and are therefore not qualified to dictate or enforce the rules of this war – because when it comes to terror there is much more than meets the eye.
I wasn’t aware of this, but it seems that the nature of warfare has undergone a major shift over the years. Where wars were usually waged to defeat the opposing side, today it seems – and judging by the number of foul calls it would indicate – that today’s wars are fought to a draw. I mean, whoever heard of a timeout in war? An NBA Basketball game allows six timeouts for each team during the course of a game, but last I checked this is a war! We are at war with an enemy whose charter calls for the annihilation of our people. Nothing, then, can be considered disproportionate when we are fighting for our very right to live.
The sad reality is that Israel gets it, but its hands are being tied by world leaders who over the past six years have insisted they are such good friends with the Jewish state, that they know more regarding its interests than even they do. But there’s going to have to come a time where Israel feels threatened enough where it has no other choice but to defy international warnings – because this is life or death.
Most of the reports coming from Gazan officials and leaders since the start of this operation have been either largely exaggerated or patently false. The truth is, it’s not their fault, falsehood and deceit is part of the very fabric of who they are and that will never change. Still however, despite their propensity to lie, when your enemy tells you that they are bent on your destruction you believe them. Similarly, when Khaled Meshal declares that no physical damage to Gaza will dampen their morale or weaken their resolve – they have to be believed. Our sage Gedalia the son of Achikam was given intelligence that Yishmael Ben Nesanyah was plotting to kill him. However, in his piety or rather naiveté Gedalia dismissed the report as a random act of gossip and paid no attention to it. To this day, the day following Rosh Hashana is commemorated as a fast day in the memory of Gedalia who was killed in cold blood on the second day of Rosh Hashana during the meal. They say the definition of insanity is repeating the same mistakes over and over. History is there to teach us lessons and the lesson here is that when your enemy swears to destroy you – you take him seriously.
Hamas has stated forthrightly that it idealizes death as much as Israel celebrates life. What other way then is there to deal with an enemy of this nature other than obliterate them completely?
News anchors such as those from CNN, BBC and Al-Jazeera have not missed an opportunity to point out the majority of innocent civilians who have lost their lives as a result of this war. But anyone who lives with rocket launchers installed or terror tunnels burrowed in or around the vicinity of their home cannot be considered an innocent civilian. If you’ll counter, that Hamas has been seen abusing civilians who have attempted to leave their homes in response to Israeli warnings to leave – well then, your beginning to come to terms with the nature of this enemy which should automatically cause the rules of standard warfare to be suspended.
Everyone agrees that Israel has the right to defend itself as well as the right to exercise that right. Secretary General Ban Ki Moon has declared it, Obama and Kerry have clearly stated that no one could be expected to sit idle as thousands of rockets rain down on the heads of its citizens, placing them in clear and present danger. It seems then that the only point of contention is regarding the measure of punishment meted out in this situation.
I will conclude with a question for all the humanitarians out there. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu clearly stated at the outset of this incursion that his objective is to restore a sustainable quiet for the citizens of Israel. We have already established that it is the responsibility of every government to ensure the safety and security of its people. If political leaders and military experts determine that the only way to achieve its goal of sustaining quiet is through genocide is it then permissible to achieve those responsible goals?
The thesis that the danger of genocide was hanging over us in June 1967 and that Israel was fighting for its existence, was only bluff, which was born and developed after the war.
-Matityahu Peled, general
Israeli Sniper Killed Another Protestor (West Bank)
http://countercurrentnews.com/2014/07/anonymous-hacktivist-shot-in-the-face-by-israeli-sniper/
Ceasefires
I had to write this, I know I resolve to stay away from the topic, but I feel I have to.
I don't know if anyone follows charities on facebook, but according to ones that I follow, IDF keeps up a barrage of bullets during ceasefires.
That's how this man was killed. Here is an eyewitness account:
Shajiya - There was a ceasefire today for 3 hours - so some of us internationals went to the area which i refer to as the 'Death Zone' - Shajiya, we went to see if we could help with the masses of injured amongst the rubble.
The Death Zone is unlike any destruction I have seen in my life - there is no place left without bombing, shelling or sniper shots. Total devastation.
We reached and there was a beautiful brother who was looking for his family. Doing our job, we made the decision collectively to help find the brothers family amongst the annihilation.
Unfortunately, the danger starts, there is constant bombing very very very close by, drones literally above our heads and sniper shooting. We are ducking and diving, and weaving in and out of the rubble and destruction.
We have so much to worry about - 1- to find this brothers family, 2- to not get struck on the head by falling debris from the tops of buildings/houses, 3 - to ensure our safety from the Israeli Occupational Forces.
This is not a joke, this is what happened. I was there and I was in the middle of it along with the five other members including the brother who lost his family.
We were pretty much in the line of fire. However, this was not expected as we were under the impression that we had a ceasefire window to go and do our work and come back safely.
There was cover as we were walking but then, there was a clear opening....and we heard the first shot towards us. It missed us, but it split the group.
I was on the far side with Mohammed and the brother. And on the opposite side, there was Joe, Charlie and Fred. The brother was slightly near the opening and there was a second shot @ 15.27 and he fell to the ground.
Nobody could help him, he was in two arms reach, and we could not go to him as the Israelis were shooting and there is no doubt in my mind that the rest of us would have died if we did try to go to him.
We could not even give him something to hold on to, we were just surrounded by rubble and cables that possibly were live. The mind was not at its most clearest of points right then.
Then there was a third shot at him, and a fourth that missed him. The second shot to the brother was what killed him. Yet, they shot him again. Four shots in total.
Our dear brother - dead, inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi rajioon. The #IsraeliOccupational Forces murdered him. And what for?
Why, during a ceasefire were attacks being carried out against the Palestinian people?
I hear Charlie say '' find something anything...'' and Mohammed and I shouted 'he is already dead''.
There were four shots in total, miss, hit, hit, miss. Shrapnel flying everywhere.
THEY MURDERED OUR BROTHER.
We are all witnesses to this murder of an ordinary human being, a beautiful brother, who was merely looking for his family. He must have been about 20 years old., with piercing light eyes We still do not know his name but we are trying our best to find out.
My last words to him were 'slow down brother slow down' - but he wanted his family. He wanted his lost family, and the Israelis killed him for that.
Who are the murderers here?
The ceasefires exist only for a false sense of security, only for 'good publicity' for IDF, etc. Plus more people come out, into the open, easy targets!
This is not normally covered by mainstream media but it is evident in the brief videoclips of reporters dashing for cover, made during said 'ceasefire,' as you hear shelling in the background--of course IDF would respond 'that must be HAMASSSS' ---right.
Then when Palestinians retaliate in any way, IDF can puff out their chests and declare it OVER BECAUSE HAMAS BROKE IT OMGGGGG YAY MORE KILLING!!! JUSTIFIED!!
-break a plate-
You lost all moral credibility when you declared war on the Palestinian population, prior to Hamas, k?
Today I read this from Ayman Mohyeldin:
And this from Rina A:
So once more...
As for IDF claims that they bombed a UN shelter because it contained weapons, please to watch this video if you really believe those arse-buckets.
Every Israeli missile is a war crime.
I was accused by another idiotic person online, of 'spreading misinformation'....for supporting Palestine... then when I mentioned that, if she wanted, I could mention names, cite specific events with dates, put up articles, videos--you know what she did? She edited all her posts and replaced her accusations with 'whoops wrong spot' so nobody would see!
Lastly I want to mention that Is. has a history of creating fake propaganda in favour of Palestinians, then 'outing' it in one swoop--as if to say --see! it's all LIES! WE'RE THE RIGHT SIDE COME JOIN US AS WE SHOOT THIS MAN IN THE FOOT, AND THAT PREGNANT LADY TOO! -- you'll notice the same people are silent in the face of actual incriminating info~.
Therefore rather than falling for any of this, just stick to facts and ignore everything else.
I don't know if anyone follows charities on facebook, but according to ones that I follow, IDF keeps up a barrage of bullets during ceasefires.
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| Salem Shamaly |
That's how this man was killed. Here is an eyewitness account:
Shajiya - There was a ceasefire today for 3 hours - so some of us internationals went to the area which i refer to as the 'Death Zone' - Shajiya, we went to see if we could help with the masses of injured amongst the rubble.
The Death Zone is unlike any destruction I have seen in my life - there is no place left without bombing, shelling or sniper shots. Total devastation.
We reached and there was a beautiful brother who was looking for his family. Doing our job, we made the decision collectively to help find the brothers family amongst the annihilation.
Unfortunately, the danger starts, there is constant bombing very very very close by, drones literally above our heads and sniper shooting. We are ducking and diving, and weaving in and out of the rubble and destruction.
We have so much to worry about - 1- to find this brothers family, 2- to not get struck on the head by falling debris from the tops of buildings/houses, 3 - to ensure our safety from the Israeli Occupational Forces.
This is not a joke, this is what happened. I was there and I was in the middle of it along with the five other members including the brother who lost his family.
We were pretty much in the line of fire. However, this was not expected as we were under the impression that we had a ceasefire window to go and do our work and come back safely.
There was cover as we were walking but then, there was a clear opening....and we heard the first shot towards us. It missed us, but it split the group.
I was on the far side with Mohammed and the brother. And on the opposite side, there was Joe, Charlie and Fred. The brother was slightly near the opening and there was a second shot @ 15.27 and he fell to the ground.
Nobody could help him, he was in two arms reach, and we could not go to him as the Israelis were shooting and there is no doubt in my mind that the rest of us would have died if we did try to go to him.
We could not even give him something to hold on to, we were just surrounded by rubble and cables that possibly were live. The mind was not at its most clearest of points right then.
Then there was a third shot at him, and a fourth that missed him. The second shot to the brother was what killed him. Yet, they shot him again. Four shots in total.
Our dear brother - dead, inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi rajioon. The #IsraeliOccupational Forces murdered him. And what for?
Why, during a ceasefire were attacks being carried out against the Palestinian people?
I hear Charlie say '' find something anything...'' and Mohammed and I shouted 'he is already dead''.
There were four shots in total, miss, hit, hit, miss. Shrapnel flying everywhere.
THEY MURDERED OUR BROTHER.
We are all witnesses to this murder of an ordinary human being, a beautiful brother, who was merely looking for his family. He must have been about 20 years old., with piercing light eyes We still do not know his name but we are trying our best to find out.
My last words to him were 'slow down brother slow down' - but he wanted his family. He wanted his lost family, and the Israelis killed him for that.
Who are the murderers here?
The ceasefires exist only for a false sense of security, only for 'good publicity' for IDF, etc. Plus more people come out, into the open, easy targets!
This is not normally covered by mainstream media but it is evident in the brief videoclips of reporters dashing for cover, made during said 'ceasefire,' as you hear shelling in the background--of course IDF would respond 'that must be HAMASSSS' ---right.
Then when Palestinians retaliate in any way, IDF can puff out their chests and declare it OVER BECAUSE HAMAS BROKE IT OMGGGGG YAY MORE KILLING!!! JUSTIFIED!!
-break a plate-
You lost all moral credibility when you declared war on the Palestinian population, prior to Hamas, k?
Today I read this from Ayman Mohyeldin:
It maybe short lived but in the early hours of Friday's 72-hour ceasefire, there was enough time for kids and fisherman to flock to the sea. They were unaware that 4 Palestinians were killed in the south of Gaza while they played and swam. Shortly after the killing of 4 Palestinians, Israeli media reported there was a heavy exchange of gunfire in Rafah.
And this from Rina A:
CEASEFIRE BROKEN BY THE#ISRAELI.OCCUPATIONAL FORCES - Six killed and 20 injured in Rafah
So once more...
As for IDF claims that they bombed a UN shelter because it contained weapons, please to watch this video if you really believe those arse-buckets.
Every Israeli missile is a war crime.
I was accused by another idiotic person online, of 'spreading misinformation'....for supporting Palestine... then when I mentioned that, if she wanted, I could mention names, cite specific events with dates, put up articles, videos--you know what she did? She edited all her posts and replaced her accusations with 'whoops wrong spot' so nobody would see!
Lastly I want to mention that Is. has a history of creating fake propaganda in favour of Palestinians, then 'outing' it in one swoop--as if to say --see! it's all LIES! WE'RE THE RIGHT SIDE COME JOIN US AS WE SHOOT THIS MAN IN THE FOOT, AND THAT PREGNANT LADY TOO! -- you'll notice the same people are silent in the face of actual incriminating info~.
Therefore rather than falling for any of this, just stick to facts and ignore everything else.
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