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MELANZ May / June, 2005

Eastern Traditions For Life In The West

All You Need For A

STRESS FREE B.B.Q

Mango Meets Avocado: A Great Salsa How To Get Kids To Love Veggies? Journey Through The Crisis in Tanzania Gung-ho For Good Grades

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Extended families are something else. Mine seems to be unique in its many different ways. Some nag while others brag, as this is common in many large families. But one of the greatest things about my, rather large, bundle of relatives is how they elaborately feign their appetite for a good old barbeque with excuses such as “graduation party” or “welcoming party” or better yet “Let’s give the kids a break” barbeque party. Ironically, it’s the most successfully organized get-together we have throughout the entire year, even more so because the majority of our picnics are planned at the last minute! And this is also, indefinitely, the best opportunity for parents to get a break from their kids. Unofficially, certain men in the family are delegated the grill management position, no matter who’s hosting the fiesta. While others are warded off to look after the kids or look after themselves (so to avoid mischief). Women are on the sidelines rooting the burgers on as husbands submit to the battle of cooking, but to their shear excitement, women appreciate that the other half is finally doing something. Overall, the casual atmosphere surrounds all of us; as the focus shifts away from daily routine, towards food and laughter. Children live in their oblivious-to-parents-land, succumbing to anything that is edible and because elders are highly involved with simple enjoyments, kids acquire almost anything they want (or maybe it’s because there’s no need for stain proof Woolite carpets and upholstery). What’s identically fascinating to me, as I think back, is how no diet, no ailment, and certainly no waistline refrains from consuming every charcoaled bite in sight. My family may remind you of yours and this month’s feature may remind you of what good food is all about.

Always, Annie

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CONTENTS

features

All You Need For A Stress Free Barbeque

How To Get Kids To Eat Vegetables?

Summer has arrived! Time to get that barbeque fire crackling.

Mango Meets Avocado: A Great Salsa

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Put a spin on salsa with the king of desi fruits.

Think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s impossible for kids to like vegetables? Not exactly. See how you can teach children to appreciate vegetables.

departments

Home Decor: The Lingo Of Home Decor: Functional Design.

That’s Life: Spring Saunter

LivingWell: Easier Than You Think

Travel: 22 Whale Watching, Dining, & A Great White In Monterey: Part 1 FinanceABC: Financing A Youth Business: “The Parent’s Role”

Gung-ho For Good Grades

Strategies for improving students’ study skills.

Journey Through The Crisis In Tanzania

The people of Tanzania are going through rough times. You have the opportunity to assist.

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Mang o-A Mango-A o-Avvocado Salsa Ing Ingrredients 1 mango, peeled and diced 1 red pepper, diced 1 tomato, diced 2 avocados, peeled, pitted, and chopped 1/4 of a red onion, diced Dash of garlic salt, optional

Utensils

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Medium bowl, mixing spoon

Ste ps To Successful Cooking Steps 1. Place all ingredients into a medium bowl. Mix well. 2. Cover and chill for 20 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 30 minutes. 3. Enjoy with tortilla chips or pita bread.

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Serving: 4 Cook Clock: 40 minutes

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Nutrition

EWWW - VEGGIES!!!

â&#x20AC;&#x153;EWW, gross!! Vegetables!â&#x20AC;? How many parents across not only the United States, but across the globe hear this complaint as children turn their faces away in disgust and disdain. Somehow, dislike of vegetables spans all ethnicities and age groups, for along with those children that just cannot stand vegetables, there are adults who share the same feeling. A former president was well known for his dislike of broccoli. As a nutritionist, every single day, I hear the frustration in parentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s voices as they tell me how their child just refuses to eat vegetables. While this is not a grave problem per say, combat obesity on their own, but they are an essential and necessary part of a balanced diet.

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it is important to try to tackle in this day and age of increased obesity. Vegetables cannot

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Nutrition

We all realize that vegetables are chock full of essential vitamins and minerals as well as fiber, all needed to help our bodies function optimally; children even realize this, but yet for many, the taste is a major turn off point. Liking vegetables is an acquired taste, and the habit of eating vegetables should be one instilled from a young age. It is recommended that infants start out solids with baby cereal first, then progress to vegetables and then fruits. I like to tell parents that this is the age to get children used to vegetables and that to offer veggies first because of course children will enjoy the sweet taste of fruits. This is the easy part. However as children age, even those that may have enjoyed veggies as infants, may become more difficult to please later on. Don’t despair. This is normal. The key is to continue offering the child a variety of different foods, EVEN foods that you may not like. As infants transition to table foods, what you offer them influences what they will like or dislike. Don’t let personal biases influence what you offer your child to eat; if you don’t like broccoli so be it, but don’t let Jr. develop that habit by not at least giving him the opportunity to at least TRY the food.

Take your child grocery shopping with you. Have them help you to locate a vegetable of choice and place it in the plastic bags. Teach them which vegetables contain which vitamins/ minerals and how they are good for the body. Think about starting up a vegetable garden in your backyard and have your children help in the process. Have your children help prepare meals/snacks with vegetables; have them wash the veggies, etc…. Once children feel they have made a contribution to a meal/snack, they are more likely to eat. Make veggies fun. Offer baby carrots with low-fat ranch dressing. Have them help you make “ants on a log” by spreading peanut butter in celery and layering with raisins or “ants”. Spread some cheese over broccoli “trees”. For the difficult child, try to camouflage vegetables in different dishes: add veggies as pizza toppings, mix into pasta sauces, soups, casseroles, lasagna, and omelets. For us desis, they can be added into curries, into samosas, or even in between parathas (think potatoes, peas, grated squash, carrots). Be creative!

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Ok so you offer Jr. those pesky carrots and he does NOT want to try them. Don’t feel like he will never eat carrots; continue to offer him the carrots, sometimes it may take 10-15 tries before he will finally eat them. And he/ she will prefer some vegetables over others, but then again, so do you. To the right are some tricks to win the delicate struggle between parent, child and VEGGIES…..

WAYS TO HELP KIDS EAT VEGETABLES

Nutrition Vegetables don’t have to be cooked long or have elaborate seasonings and flavorings added to them for a child to enjoy. Most young children are content with plain vegetables that are firm yet not hard. Usually children also like brightly colored vegetables and not mixed with other vegetables, so they can get used to the taste of each one.

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Children have their phases as well, and usually this is witnessed around age 2, give or take a year. The terrible 2’s may also encompass a child all of a sudden becoming extremely picky. Again not to worry, this is just a phase. After all, at such an age, all children can control in their lives is food. Some parents complain that sometimes all their child may want to eat is just one kind of food; if so, so be it. Let him eat what he wants as long as it is a healthy food, but continue to offer him other foods too. If a child does not eat what you serve him, try to have at least one food he likes at each meal, along with other foods. Sometimes offer him two choices and have him pick one. What if your child does not want to eat at all? Try to take the food away until the next meal or snack (meals and snacks should be approximately every 2-3 hours) and make sure your child does not fill up on milk, juice or other sweet drinks between meals. Children only need 3 to 4 servings of milk and/or milk products daily, and one serving of juice, although fresh fruit and vegetables are more preferable. For those children that don’t eat much and like to sometimes skip meals, again, not to worry. Children are smart eaters, they eat when they are hungry and stop when they are full. If only adults could eat this smart; maybe we wouldn’t be having this obesity crisis. Food for thought….

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HomeDecor

The Lingo Of Home Décor

Functional Adj. To fulfill a set task; having a special purpose.

Practical, useful, and straight forward; functional design provides a basic concept, striping away all the unnecessary things that divert the mind and eye. The key to understanding design lingo, for the term functional, requires a basic overview of three things: Functional spaces Functional furniture and accessories Designs that compliment “functional spaces”

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A functional space consists of two mandatory purposes: work and multiuse. Often a room that consists of these two elements, have a lot of items that are used on a daily basis and do not permit the room to look “beautiful” at all hours of the day. Where are these rooms in your home? If you have a family, you’re most likely utilizing a family room… a lot. If you work from home or bring work home, many times, a home office is also considered a functional space.

Personal bathrooms and kitchens are also considered functional even though you don’t spend two-third’s of your day there. But for now we’ll focus on rooms that are used consistently for 5 – 8 hours each day. An entire room does not have to be occupied to be considered a functional space, though. A certain corner or area of a room can play the same practical role and should attain functionality.

Family rooms are usually where the family achieves comfort, facilitates children’s activities, is used for entertainment, and provides space for household tasks. A home office or room that partially incorporates a work area also attends to important tasks that require simple outlines and facilitate multiple, largescaled duties.

What Is Functional Furniture?

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The kinds of pieces that are easy to clean, provide easy storage, extends space for seating, working, etc., and don’t require high maintenance. Seating, for instance, in a functional family room should be comfortable, but have minimal cushions. The more family members lounge in this room, the more pillows will sag and you shouldn’t have to continually fluff these accents to make the space look clean. Also, often times children conduct play time or school work in family rooms, thus you should opt for a large trunk-style ottoman as the center of the seating area, so to store toys and books. Or place a coffee table that is ideally sturdy, large, and has an easy to clean surface for writing/ craft projects.

In both an office and living area, shelving units should have hidden storage and visible storage that either contain bins or are used for stacking books and media. In an office, furniture used for work should have large, wide surfaces. Seating arrangements should accommodate both comfort and structure. The solution to this would be to have two seating arrangements: 1. a desk chair that inclines you to have upright posture and 2. a lounge chair that is cozy and suitable for relaxed thinking.

HomeDecor What Is Functional Accessorizing? Accessories are also functional in the sense that they have a purpose to the room. Accents should be simple in form and non-abrasive. Delicate pieces are better off in some other, formal room or displayed in a sealed unit. Fabrics in any functional space, require durability, easy-to-clean instructions, and ready for wear and tear (long lasting). Lighting in any purpose-room needs to address functionality as well. Set a balanced array of reading lamps as well as floor lamps in the room. Avoid recessed lighting in work areas, as it projects unwarranted glare from above. If there are multiple work stations in the room restore individual lighting for each. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recommended to have window treatments that are practical and low-impact. Bright orange drapes are too distracting for the working mind and most likely to be torn down by your color-loving two-year-old. Office accessories should include storage for stationary, filing, and supply the main contents of the room with additional help. For example, placing a glass piece (accent) on top of a deskâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surface allows you to place a calendar and memos in between, while saving desk space and wall space for other stationary.

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HomeDecor

Contemporary Complements Functional Because contemporary design seeks simple, clean, and solid forms, it seamlessly blends into a functional room. In contemporary design, clutter is a big no no, and in order to address cleanliness in a functional room, you must apply this rule. Visible accessories and open storage should be kept to a minimum. In an office setting, reduce the amount of things placed on your desk. Replace pencil holders, supply bins, with an all-in-one system. Instead of displaying your large bulky metal filing cabinets in the room, use a desk-top file holder for daily files or to sort immediate paperwork. Store the filing cabinet in a closet. At the end of the day file the desktop papers away and replace completed files with new ones from your hidden filing cabinet. Wall hangings can include maps, simply framed whiteboards, incoming/outgoing mail bins (near the door preferably), and mirrors (opposite a window to extend natural light). A functional room does not have to be boring or bland. In fact, adding soothing colors help tone down a chaotic family room and eases a mind full of busy thoughts. Don’t be afraid of adding design to a functional space, especially after becoming an expert on “Functional Lingo” through Melanz. .....................................................................................................

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Functional Colors

Walls: light blues, greens, yellows Window Treatments: beige family or white with dark trim. Rugs: dark and complimentary to wall color (helps hide stains and spills) Furniture: neutral colors

Cover Story

All You Need For A

STRESS FREE BARBEQUE By Annie Ghazi

Stress free and mess free meals are undoubtedly the most satisfying for any family and this is why barbeque get-togetherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s play in faithfully as the summer feast. Although, the scattered mess in barbeques is quite large, the clean-up is as simple as gathering the four corners of a plastic picnic cloth and tossing it into the tin can. What pulls it up a notch is when the barbeque isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t at your house! In fact, large family barbeques endorse the idea of meeting and greeting on a vast open land with a good, hot,

grill for an

ensemble of meat, poultry, and seafood. Parents let the kids loose without question and mouths chime with glee as no one holds back on fulfilling their barbeque cravings. Ultimately this is a

holiday that repeats itself every weekend, has no need for a spot

on the calendar, is without regret, and completely satisfies the one thing everyone has in common: hunger. Inducing another appreciation amongst party goers, barbeque has instilled one rule that everyone can abide by: there are no rules! Eat where and when you like, cook under the open sky, avoiding that dull and lonesome kitchen. Pass on the invite by ear or call at the last minute, no juggle, no struggle and

potluck for

all. So what more can we provide you without breaking all the rules? A menu full of good flavors and easy last minute preps, along with a simple last minute check-list that will have you nestled at that favorite spot on the park, in no time.

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Cover Story

Preparing the Night before, Meals: Key point: Meats that should be seasoned a few hours in advance are considered bony. Chicken legs, T-bone steaks, and lamb shoulders essentially require an hour or more of marinating.

Tandoori Style BBQ Chicken O2 1/2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3 lbs chicken legs (skin removed) OJuice of 1/2 a lemon (1 tbsp) O1 tsp yellow food coloring O1/2 tsp red food coloring O1 tbsp ground coriander O1 tbsp Paprika (or 1 tsp red chili powder) O1 tbsp ground cumin O1 tsp salt O1 cup plain yogurt O1 tbsp freshly grated ginger O1 tsp minced garlic O1/4 cup vegetable oil 1. In a small cup combine lemon juice and food coloring. Coat chicken legs with the mixture. Set aside. 2. In a large baking dish or shallow bowl, mix the coriander, paprika/ chili powder, cumin, and salt. Place chicken legs into the spice mix and coat thoroughly. 3. Add the yogurt, garlic and ginger to chicken and again coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate. 4. Marinate chicken for a minimum of 1 hour (best if left to marinate overnight). 5. Brush vegetable oil over each individual chicken leg, before placing on hot grill. 6. Turn legs every few minutes to allow the pieces to cook through (8 -10 minutes per side).

The-Day-Of Meals:

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Key point: Go boneless to win the battle against time. Pick from boneless, skinless chicken breasts to ground beef, to all-round half cooked meats. The car trip will be enough for soaking patties and slices of meat in their juicy flavorful spices. Use your hands when mixing ingredients into ground chicken or beef.

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The Burger Patty Recipe courtesy of Syeda A. Ghazi O2 lbs ground beef or ground chicken O1 tsp ginger and garlic paste (combined) O15 almonds, ground into powder O2 pinches of all spice OSalt and pepper to taste Combine all ingredients. Make 6 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8 large patties. Place on grill and cook each side for 5 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6 minutes or until browned.

Also consider this recipe for smaller family barbequesâ&#x20AC;Ś

Boneless Chicken Steaks

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O6 boneless, skinless chicken breast pieces O1 tsp red chili powder O1 tbsp garlic ginger paste O1 tsp ground mustard seeds O1/2 tsp ground cumin O1 tsp ground coriander OPinch of turmeric O1 tsp salt, more or less to taste O2 tbsp vegetable oil

Score the smooth sides of each chicken breast. Coat with garlic & ginger paste and oil. Mix chili powder, mustard, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and salt in a small bowl. Sprinkle generous amounts of spices onto chicken, covering both sides. Place on hot grill and cook each side for 5 minutes (cut through to see if meat has become white).

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Seafood Plans: Key notes about fish: each variety has a distinguished taste and strategy for cooking; avoid cooking fish for the first time at the grill. Shrimps, on the other hand, taste good hot or cold aside from any herbs or dressing, so go about it as you will! Summation… juicy shrimp stimulates taste buds at a faster rate than the crunchy competitor, but judge for yourself with this scrumptious recipe.

Skewered Shrimp O1 lb jumbo shrimp O1/2 cup soy sauce O1 tbsp ginger/garlic paste O1 tbsp lime juice O1 tbsp sesame oil OSalt and pepper to taste OWooden skewers Place skewers in cold water an hour before use. Pull skewers through shrimp, so that the shrimp lie flat. Mix soy sauce, lime juice, garlic/ginger paste, and sesame oil. Coat skewered shrimps with mixture. Sprinkle salt and pepper over shrimps. Place on grill and cook each side for 3 – 4 minutes. Remove from skewers and serve with garlic bread.

Good Roasts, Good Eats Corn On The Cob: We’re gonna level with you here. If you haven’t had barbequed cob, you just don’t know what corn is all about. Serve with a slice of butter and settle in for a smashing WOW. Bell Peppers: Grill them whole, turning as each side chars. Remove and cut out the core. Slice lengthwise and serve with BBQ Chicken. Grill Cheese Sandwiches: Grill the insides of a burger bun and a few slices of onions, place a slice of American cheese, tomato, lettuce, and grilled onions in between and cook the sandwich until the cheese has melted. Hotdog Links: Easy to grill and easy to serve. Makes good use of mustard and ketchup.

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Save the ruckus of cleaning and fending with meats at the last minute. Opt for other dishes that are well appreciated and side kick secure to the main course. Mix It Good: The no cook combos that you can prepare anywhere!

Chip Mix One large concoction of delish chips? Comin’ right up!

O1 bag Cheetos Flamin’ Hot (for that good ol’ desi kick) O1 bag Pretzels O1/2 bag Ruffles Cheddar Cheese Chips O1 box cashew halves O1/2 box Ritz Garlic flavored crackers Toss in a large bowl and ready to go!

Salad Remix O2 packs ready to go salads O1 cup walnuts O1 cup macadamia nuts O1 cup raisins O1/2 cup olive oil OThe juice of one lemon or 2 tbsps OSalt and pepper to taste Combine all and toss in large bowl.

The Soda Topper

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OLarge plastic cups O3 gal tub of vanilla ice cream O2 bottles of 7up or Sierra Mist (2 L each) OIce cream scooper OPlastic spoons OStraws

Place two scoops of ice cream in each cup and top with 7up soda until fizz reaches rim of cup. Serve with spoon and straw! Remember: Don’t let that ice-cream melt away before dessert! Dig a ditch in that large icebox and place your bucket of cream squat in the middle. Place drinks around and above the ice cream container to maintain a cool temperature!

The Must-Have Bag List So you have the kids and snacks all packed into the minivan, but that index finger is still perched against your chin as if you’re forgetting something. Guess what, you probably are. That nagging feeling that’s urging your mind to think deeper and search for a picture of something you’ve left behind is relentless. Save these agonizing last minutes for another day and plan ahead. Our stowaway bag plan will not only come to use during your barbeque outings but also for most of the adventures your family conjures up! OMedium size tote bag (easy to carry and accessible) OFirst aide kit (include specific medications in here too) OBottled water OSunscreen lotion OHealthy snacks OHand wipes OCash (at least $20) OMap OMini travel kit (a compact pouch or box with small toothbrush, soap, etc) OSmall flashlight OSmall sheet/ throw/ large towel OSpare keys OMini game player, book, something to entertain the bored OI.D. badge (make sure it’s visible on the outside of the bag) ......................................................................... Look for our number one side dish as rated by our writers and readers online at www.MelanzOnline.com!

That’s Life

SPRING SAUNTER G Spring is a wonderful time. Back home, in Kashmir, its arrival even in the prevailing tumultuous times is something that people look forward to eagerly! Fragrant clouds of pink and white almond blossoms, masses of creamy daffodils, outclassing famous perfumes, Kashmiri roses that are like whiffs from heaven. Just watching the magnificent sights brings a much needed calm over weary faces. The winter memories seem distant as the smell of fresh earth, preparation of land, for planting and sowing, are seen everywhere. In my growing years, as modern elements started to course through the veins of our society, I didn’t witness much of the spring festivities that I had heard so much about. My grandfather regaled us with stories of outings in Shikaras (boats in Kashmir) on the famous Dal lake; of eating the delicious Wazwan, as the seven course Kashmiri cuisine is called and the green tea drinking contests. There was also one famous festival that people celebrated in an almond grove officially marking the arrival of spring. So the stories went on and on and finally there came a point when the distant shores beckoned me. The distant shores, well you know which one I am talking about!

I long to show my son, a crow! Yes yes a big black crow! Well the reason being that crow in the Kashmiri baby jargon crops up, inevitably. I don’t know why but there are several rhymes featuring a crow and when your child throws a tantrum or will not take a spoonful of food, the mothers beseech the crow to come “Kaawa, look at my baby!” (Kaawa is crow in Kashmiri). Anyways! That’s a lot of cawing about crows. Coming back to spring when February started giving way to March and the advertisements and billboards began to talk about spring discounts; I longed to enjoy it albeit in a more natural way! I started to think about getting some plants and flowers for the patio. Since it takes a long time for such ideas to shape up in households where there is an indefatigable ten month old child and you have your work as well! So till it would happen and we would get the bravado to finally get some plants and pledge that they would get their food and water on time (They are living entities after all and should be quite handy when you want to sit by someone who actually wont make a sound! You can even lose your temper with

them and they won’t talk back! Imagine the possibilities!) The idea stayed hovering in my brain and in the meantime as part of the ‘coming events cast their shadows before’ exercise I slipped the creeper that grew outside, over the patio fence. I could actually imagine all that green foliage clinging from inside and all those potted beauties underlining it when we got them. So there I was, coaching the creeper to grow across on a string that I attached to its tip; happy that its food and water was taken care of by someone else! It does sound a little unethical to piggy back on someone’s toil like this, but I sure was desperate to join the spring bandwagon blooming around and that I was anyhow, intending to bring home and watch it flower through the beautiful summer. This was probably my version of the spring festivity of my forefathers! Everyday I looked at the creeper growing lush and fast. By the time the plants are there its going to be covering the whole fence I thought! Then one day it didn’t look so well. The second day too it was slightly wilted. I didn’t think too much about it. I thought it probably was getting homesick from the other side of the fence and thought it would get over it! (But it was over it already, wasn’t it?)

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Here I am now! As we try and set up our life, there is not much we can do to mark the seasons. And to consider I have yet to witness an

occasional bird in the place I live, if you dont count the pet finches that our neighbor has or used to have. (I haven’t seen them in a long time, that means either the neighbor has left or the birds).

By Athar Zia, MS

That’s Life For the next couple of days it grew more and more brown and finally I went to the other side to check what was ailing it. What I saw was terribly heartbreaking. It had been neatly severed at the point where it was going inside the patio. Undaunted, I again slipped in another tendril. Hoping to do it again. I surmised that the gardener must’ve, in all sincerity, trimmed the creeper, as he usually does into a manicured discipline and my side got cut off in collateral damage.

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I hoped to tell him to not to cut it next time, but that’s if I saw him ever! And then it was something like ‘a happily ever after’. The new creeper grew stronger and green and we got plants that could only

grow more and more beautiful as Californian rain decided to do some watering for me almost every day! Big small mercies! Apprehensive that the gardener may come and cut it off any day, I decided to put a placard saying not to trim my side. I didn’t get around to doing it and then I saw him! Miracle of miracles, I saw him as he went about his business with a huge whirring blade in his hand. I gestured to him and he came over. He was nodding all the time when I was showing him how the creeper was growing and telling him over and over again, not to cut it! He looked at me and smiled. I smiled back and in one brisk whirr he cut off the stem and stepped back. My hand flew to my mouth. I was appalled. He looked puzzled

and frowning. No! No! I told you to leave it alone not cut it! The man began explaining, I could barely understand his broken English. He probably had never understood mine too! I guess that by showing him how it grew inside the fence, he had thought I was making a case to cut the thing off. A matter of different perspectives! But, I elaborately gestured that I never want it cut again! I pushed another tendril to my side and he understandingly got hold of a bunch and helped me to pull them all to our side. I don’t need to tell you that I was determined to watch the summer all around me, when it came! This time without fail!

LivingWell

By Sara Ghazi

asier YOU

han hink

1. Taking the Skin off Chicken: It usually takes forever to peel that skin off the chicken. To make your life easier, use a paper towel as a gripping mechanism to hold on to the skin and pull it off.

2. Got Hiccups? There are so many different opinions on how to get your hiccups to go away, but those who are holding their breath are going in the right direction. When you have the hiccups eat a spoon of peanut butter. It will take you a while to eat it because it’s so sticky, but at the end, your hiccups will be gone.

3. Spiders taking over? If you’ve got a problem with spiders, block them off by using mint. Place a couple drops of mint extract, a mint leaf, or even a piece of mint gum where you see spiders often. For some reason, spiders are repulsed by the scent of mint, and will run away when they smell it.

4. Are you a big tea or coffee drinker? Try brushing your teeth with lemon juice once every couple days to prevent coffee stains on your teeth. Lemon acts as a natural bleaching agent for teeth and even certain clothing.

5. Hair roots bent in the wrong direction can cause extreme pain! Use coconut or almond oil to massage in your scalp. Leave it in for a few hours (best if done overnight) and rinse with shampoo; you should feel some relief as soon as you’re out of the shower.

6. Getting rid of Lint: Wear a panty hose sock on your hand and brush lint off anything!

7. If your mirrors get fogged up when you take a shower… Use shaving cream! Wipe your whole mirror with shaving cream, and you’ll eliminate fog for long enough for you to get ready in the morning.

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Story by Sonia Laflamme Photos by Naeem Randhawa

Between Los Angeles and San Francisco, tucked away in the Monterey Peninsula is the city of Monterey, a seaside hideaway. Its picturesque coastline and sandy beaches offer the visitor a natural playground, from kayaking with the seals and watching whales and porpoises passing through the bay to dining on fresh gourmet seafood and hiking. This shimmering seaside town was first discovered in 1542 by Rodriguez Cabrillo who named it La Bahia de los Pinos or Bay of Pines. In 1602, Sebastian Viscaino, a mariner and merchant exploring the western shore of California for the Viceroy of New Spain, the Conde de Monterey, discovered the harbor and named it in the viceroy’s honor. Spain controlled California until 1822 with Monterey as its capital, and then Mexico added California to its empire. After the war in 1846 between the United States and Mexico, Commodore Sloat, on landing in Monterey, claimed California for the Union.

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Chinese fishing families crossed the Pacific and settled at Point Ohlones or China Point and established Monterey’s fishing industry in the 1850s. The fishing and canning industry inspired Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winner John Steinbeck to write Cannery Row, and his novel inspired the city of Monterey to change Ocean View Avenue to Cannery Row. This street is now home to resorts, hotels, the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium and, at last count, almost 100 shops and restaurants.

Visitors soak in some of this rich history while enjoying a spectacular view of the bay and Fisherman’s Wharf from the luxurious Portola Plaza Hotel. The downtown hotel’s proximity to nearby attractions along with its many amenities, including bay-view rooms, fitness center, full service day spa, pool and Jacuzzi, restaurants, art galleries, and kayak/bike rentals, make it a favorite stay for families visiting the city.

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The Monterey Bay Aquarium, rated as the nation’s top aquarium (and number three among all family attractions in the U.S.) by Zagat Survey, is home to 550 different species. One of the stars of the aquarium is a young female white shark, inadvertently caught six months ago in a commercial halibut gillnet. She resides in the million-gallon Outer Bay exhibit along with tuna, barracudas, ocean sunfish, black sea turtles, stingrays, and other sharks.

What better way to commune with nature than to rent a kayak from Adventures by the Sea, my husband, Naeem and I headed out along with a resourceful guide into the open waters and spend a couple of hours listening to the sounds of the waves, watching otters frolic and play and hope to maybe glimpse a seal or two!

Another spectacular exhibit is the Jellies Living Art, which includes jellies never exhibited in North America like graceful flower hat and blue jellies and numerous other colorless and colorful types of jellyfish. The commissioned innovative artwork designed to emphasize the elusive and dream-like drifting and swimming motions of the jellyfish, make it a must-see for anyone visiting the aquarium. You can even check out otters and penguins on the aquarium’s website via their live web cams.

Adventures by the Sea offers two to three hour guided kayak tours of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, home to a giant kelp forest. Giant kelp or Macrocystis grows along rocky coastal reefs. The kelp anchors itself to the reefs and can grow up to 100 feet or more in 1 to 2 years. A kelp forest supports an incredibly diverse community of marine life. We were fortunate to see two mother otters and their pups frolicking in the kelp. A seal also made an appearance right next to Naeem’s kayak!

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MONTRIO BRISTO After a great day of fun we decided to unwind at downtown Monterey’s Montrio Bistro, Esquire magazine’s Restaurant of the Year for 1995. The restaurant’s unique décor and modern furnishings are set in a restored historic fire station, offering a great place to repose for dinner after a day visiting the city or on the water. I enjoyed the savory fettuccini seafood pasta with fresh Monterey Bay clams and mussels. Naeem went for a hardier fare and had the braised veal cheeks in a tangy smoked barbecue sauce with mustard-whipped potatoes and braised red cabbage. When it came time to pick a dessert, we couldn’t decide which fresh home made dessert to have. Luckily, chef Tony Baker had a solution: Small bites desserts! Each bite was a delight.

MONTEREY BAY WHALE WATCHING The next day we took the Monterey Bay Whale Watching company’s early morning breakfast tour and got to see a pod of gray whales and a variety of dolphins rushing along like torpedoes through the water. It’s both beautiful and inspiring to see t h e s e gentle giants of the sea up close, and kids a n d adults alike get a thrill f r o m t h e s e c l o s e encounters.

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Tanzania By: Enjolie Lafaurie “Hujambo, habari gani”, in Swahili, How are you? What is your news? This getting to know you neighbor article is about our brothers and sisters in Tanzania. Tanzania is an East African country that is roughly the same size as British Columbia. Uganda and Kenya lie to the north, the Indian Ocean to the east, Mozambique, Malawi and Zambia to the south, the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire), Burundi and Rwanda to the west. The landscape of the country includes a low, flat coastline, with tropical vegetation. Inland, there is a highland plateau where the landscape ranges from desert to semi-arid savannah (grassland).

in Tanzania after the first exposure in the 1860’s. Today, there is growing cooperation between Catholics and Protestants in Tanzania. Tanzanians celebrate both Christian and Muslim holidays. Good Friday, Easter Monday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day are observed as national holidays, along with Eidal-Fitr, Eid Al Adha, and Friday prayers.

The Tanzanian people are free to practice the religion of their choice. Islam and Christianity are the two main organized religions in Tanzania, but tribal beliefs are maintained in many parts of rural Tanzania. Most people of the Islamic faith live on the offshore islands and in the coastal regions in cities like Dar As Salaam. Some Muslims practice a blend of Islamic and tribal religions, while Tanzanians of Arab or IndoPakistani heritage practice a more traditional form of Islam. Catholics reside in the more inland parts of the country like Arusha. Catholicism has slowly rooted itself

Economically, Tanzania is one of the poorest nations in the world. Many children, especially girls, leave school to help their families at home or to find a job. Children in rural families, whether they attend school or not, help their families with farming, cooking, preparing goods for the market or looking after younger brothers and sisters. Farming is the most common form of work in Tanzania. Most is subsistence farming, although some groups raise cash crops. Lamentably, harsh economic conditions have made it difficult for

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Tanzania has more than 120 ethnic groups. The largest are the Sukuma and the Nyamwezi. Each represents about a fifth of the country’s population and both speak a Bantu language. A wellknown non-Bantu tribe, the Masai, occupies the northeastern region. On Zanzibar, many people are from Arab descent, including the Shirazi of Persia and Comorians from the

Comoros Islands in the Indian Ocean. Asians and Europeans are also small minorities in Tanzania. The official languages of Tanzania are Swahili (which is also known as Kiswahili) and English. There is a growing tendency for younger people to speak Swahili as their first language. Although Swahili is a Bantu language, its vocabulary is drawn from many other languages, including Arabic and English.

Know YourNeighbor the government to provide adequate health care. Hospitals cannot afford equipment and medicine. Inflation has drastically reduced the incomes of people in both urban and rural areas. As a result, they cannot afford the kinds of food they need to stay healthy and medicine is usually very expensive. Furthermore, referral hospitals, which provide the best medical care, are scarce. There are only four referral hospitals for a population of more than 30 million. Since hospitals and clinics are often concentrated in the urban areas, many rural people have difficulty obtaining health care. In some isolated areas, health workers are specially trained to diagnose and treat common diseases. This helps to overcome the shortage of doctors.

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Sadly, too many Tanzanian children die before the age of five and many mothers die in childbirth. Malaria, a serious disease carried by mosquitoes, is widespread. Sleeping sickness, which is spread by the tsetse fly, is common in wooded areas. Diseases such as measles, dysentery, cholera and tuberculosis are common in Tanzania due to malnutrition, inadequate immunization, lack of essential drugs and contaminated water supplies. There is also great concern about the spread of HIV/ AIDS. Statistics are debatable however; nearly 20% of the population is somehow affected by HIV/AIDS.

For a variety of reasons, the AIDS pandemic is especially hard on the lives of young women. Women in high prevalence areas face the additional burden of caring for family members and neighbors who are sick with AIDS, rendering their workload untenable. In ideal

Diseases such as measles, dysentery, cholera and tuberculosis are common in Tanzania due to malnutrition, inadequate immunization, lack of essential drugs and contaminated water supplies. There is also great concern about the spread of HIV/ AIDS. Statistics are debatable however; nearly 20% of the population is somehow affected by HIV/AIDS. conditions Tanzanian culture draws a strict division of labor between men and women. Men are generally considered the heads of the household and women perform most of the chores and childrearing. If both parents work outside the home, young children are usually looked after by a close relative. Children are expected to listen to their elders.Young girls are considered marriageable when they reach their early teens and identify their spouse with the help of a matchmaker or families of the couple will help to arrange the marriage. Unfortunately, The Tanzania HIV/ Aids Indicators Survey (THIS) conducted all over the country last year, whose results were released last week, shows that young women and men are the least educated about HIV. While knowledge about the pandemic among the youths was lower in general, trend shows that knowledge about the disease has increased tremendously in the past five years. In many parts of the country an increased proportion of people living with HIV are women and girls and that proportion has been continuing to grow both in rural and urban centers. Some reasons may be because adolescent girls, married and unmarried alike, have limited ability to protect themselves against unwanted unsafe sexual encounters as well as against unwanted and child marriage, pregnancy and disease. The HIV

threat to women and girls mainly feeds on cultural and economic discrimination. Physically they are more prone to infection from HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases and they are less autonomous in decision-making concerning sexual relations and reproduction. There have been steps to educate the youths on the preventive measures against the scourge but as the report shows, more still needs to be done in order to save lives of the youths and children from contracting the disease. The report suggests that perhaps it is important that primary and secondary schools introduce lessons on prevention measure of the disease. However, recently the literacy rate has decreased, because the government cannot invest as much money in education. Additionally, many children leave school after the primary grades to work for their families. Ultimately, Tanzania is a country rich in culture and hospitality yet lacks the financial wealth to address the serious health and economic needs of its people. Many international groups have begun to take interest in this country and are working to address some of these challenges. The Melanz website has further information on what you can do to help your global neighbor. Log on to www.MelanzOnline.com.

Family

Gung-ho For Good Grades By Annie Ghazi

Before a well anticipated summer vacation, young adults become partisans in a national movement: Final Exams. Obsequious to a week long of grueling study sessions and preparation, college and secondary school students manage to submerge masses of information into their tiny 2 x 2, short-term memories. Yet the hopes and prayers of these ambitious youngsters to receive at least a “B” in the class is, in contrast to a parent’s expectations, very low. On the other hand, a handful of good and hopeful students just don’t hit the mark, no matter how hard they try. Test preparations, writing papers, or compiling creative projects seem quite difficult for many students, but parents are the ones who amplify oodles of guilt because “you (the parent) can’t do anything.” On the contrary, parents are the best study-buddies a child can have. Conducive strategies for test preparation are not the only pick in the pot, though. Environment, attitude, and organization improve mnemonic capabilities incredibly. And if all this doesn’t add up to a worthy cause, just think of how much quality parenting you’ll be providing, along with a boost in self-esteem.

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Family The tactics indicated below will equip you, the parent, or even you, the student, for active study habits that can be adjusted and restricted to gain a better position in the academic field. And again, this isn’t just about what a person is studying, but how they’re doing it.

Is the student an insider or outsider? Simplify the situation, by asking the child whether she concentrates in an environment that is secluded and quiet (insider) or an open area where movement is visible (outsider). With certain individuals sounds and movement create distractions, and divert the thought process to wasteful thinking. But for others, secluded areas and still surroundings induce anxiety and panic. Whichever the child inclines towards, you as the parent need to assess the situation and decide whether the environment they study in is conducive. A checklist for body language and distraction signs can also help decipher the ‘insider’ or ‘outsider’ characteristic:

Check off any or all of the following according to your child’s study behavior: Student turns his attention towards almost every phone call, person, and sound that surrounds the area. Student creates a barrier around his study area, to avoid distractions. Student constantly asks others to remain quiet while he reads or writes. Student prefers small corners or hidden areas to work on projects or reading/ writing projects. One hour has passed by; the child is still staring at the television and has not gone past the first 2 questions or paragraph for his assignment. Assignments are completed at a satisfactory or higher level, when student works in a room that is quiet and separated from the rest of the household.

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If you have checked 2 or more of the above, the insider has emerged. If you have not seen any of these behaviors or seen the complete opposite to the above scenarios, educate yourself on creating an “outsider” environment.

Family Parents: Train Yourself For Study Sessions First Adapt a few strategies in your daily routine that emphasize to the child that: 1. She can come to you for help; 2. You have an interest in whether she does well or not in every aspect of life; 3. And you take work and education very seriously.

Strategies For You: Establish an area that represents serious business. Use this space for paper work, bills, educational reading, even to clarify punishments and restrictions. When it’s time for your child to study, you need to be accessible. Stay home. While the child is working, busy yourself with light tasks. Better yet, allow the lighter load of the day to take place concurrently with her study schedule. Set a schedule for yourself and run with it. Be consistent in your manner of work; as a role model, you have to internalize the kind of characteristics you want in your offspring. If you don’t know the answer, ask. Whether it’s how to turn off the new iron or tackling a building project, if you’re stuck, be willing to ask for help. You make it evident to the child that not everyone knows everything and that it’s more than okay to ask for assistance.

incorporate for a “study atmosphere.” Claim a room strictly for educational purposes; or a space that is large enough to conduct projects, computer work, and book work. Have a large work surface, such as a table or desk. Avoid placing things that are distracting in this room. Provide ample lighting. Have all necessary supplies available in this room. Have adequate seating. Avoid sofa chairs, sofas, and coffee tables as the furniture. Proper desk chairs and posture friendly support should be available. Have healthy snacks and drinks available in this room. You need not run to the local department store and purchase a mini-fridge; a simple basket of muffins or a tray of fruits and juice will do fine.

Actively Involve Yourself In The Study Process As children develop higher levels of independence the parent needs to increase proactive behavior in order to stay in charge. Don’t let the child take over, they’re neither old enough nor prepared. Similarly, if you want to make even a dent of an impact in the academic wellness for your child, take action. Start when they’re young! Instill good study habits from a young age. Separate leisure from work. Provide proper work spaces for reading and writing. When it’s time for work, endow with structure: sit down with them and teach, rather than mixing dinner time with learning ABC’s. At the time you’ve allowed leisure activities, do not stress scattered minutes for memorizing 1 + 2 = 3. When you

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This matter must be addressed without more ado. To make the studying process agile, location is key. Keep in mind the following systematic changes you need to

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work, allow young children to watch you; do not give into playtime while you work, instead use this opportunity to place a paper and pen into the little one’s hands and direct them to also utilize the time for work. Track his exams, assignments, projects and papers. If teachers provide a syllabus, retain a copy for yourself. Sit down and generate a workable schedule for her. Make specific time slots for specific academic activities. Again separate leisure and study, avoid mixing the two, as it may inhibit kids from taking academics seriously. If the child is an insider and prefers to work on assignments alone, grant them the space. Check on them and reassure them of your availability every so often. Refill their snacks as an excuse to ensure he is on track! Keep their tummies happy! Offer healthy snacks and drinks before, during and after. Children use a lot of energy even though their sitting in one place. Heavy and oily foods should be avoided, though, since it relaxes the body too much. In order to have quality study time, the mind must be fresh and remain stimulated. Be supportive. Avoid admonishing the child for doing a poor job. Select the positive aspects of every outcome. If they ask you for help, attend to the problem immediately. If you don’t know the answer, work on finding it together. Don’t be afraid to ask or even to call the teacher for guidance.

Offer Study Tactics Often students passively pay attention during daily school lectures, but become high-strung the week before finals. Similarly, they procrastinate with papers and projects and turn tense the night before the due date. Eliminate this habit as soon as it becomes apparent to you. For a small number of students this habit increases their probability of doing well, but the majority of kids fail poorly when leaving assignments and studying to the last minute. Here’s what you can offer as an alternative and make use of with them: 1. Weekly study sessions: Review homework and lessons at the end of each week. If your child has not comprehended a certain lesson or concept, you’ll be able to address it at this time rather than learn about it before a final exam. It also revives the learned information and alleviates the stress before a cumulative exam. 2. Final study sessions: To prepare for tests, start a week in advance (at least). Use pop-quizzes and essays to learn concepts. 3. For projects and papers: Divide the entire project into smaller categories and instill a timeline for each. For instance, - Research Period (4 days) - Get supplies (2 days) - Compilewritten Information (3 days) - Complete Project (4 days) 4. Recommend the child to complete assignments that are easier, first. This boost’s the child’s confidence because they’ve finished of a certain amount of work quickly and easily. In addition, there is a significant amount of energy and time left to work on the harder tasks, but no further assignments are required to be completed afterward! Therefore the entire focus can be devoted towards studies that require more diligence.

Quick Tips Give a realistic timeline for academic studies. Allow numerous hours for a handful of concepts. Incorporate written study tactics, such as essays and identifying concepts with pictures. This is a visuo-spatial sketchpad technique. Once a person identifies a picture with a concept it becomes easier to access from the memory. Incorporate audio repetition (rote learning) to memorize the sounds of information. Use elaborate rehearsal. By adding information (specific to the subject you’re studying) to a general body of knowledge that one already knows, it allows the information to be retained in the long-termmemory bank.

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Financing A Youth Business “The Parent’s Role” By Chirstian Erickson, Biz4Kids.com Parents’ role in helping their children understand the importance of proper business techniques is a vital part of their child’s development. A parent in this role must not only be the emotional support but often the financial support. Religion, family finances, the type of youth business and the education level of the youth all factor into how one will approach the youth business funding philosophy. Today’s youth have grown up with money. For the most part, they’ve grown up in a boom economy and have seen the rise of over-night dot.com millionaires and American Idols. Teens spend money to the tune of $100 billion a year on clothing, food, and entertainment. So how can starting and running a youth business funded in part by Bank Mom & Dad, teach them financial skills? The answer: How the parent decides. The Biz4Kids Start-Up Business Kits offer many opportunities for parental involvement, and explain how financial involvement is one role the parent must not neglect. One central theme stressed in the Biz4Kids StartUp Business Kit is understanding how assets contribute to the success of a business. Most businesses must make initial investments in materials, such as lawn care equipment and babysitting toys. Those assets cost money. Who will pay for those assets? There are several directions a parent can go when answering that question. Answering that question should be exciting for a parent because it provides a good teaching opportunity.

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Answering financial questions and teaching financial lessons are just as important as teaching your kids to look both ways when crossing the street. Approach this lesson as if you are teaching future adults about money and finance rather then teaching kids. Many parents choose not to talk about money with their children. Maybe the parents do not manage money well themselves and feel hypocritical preaching financial control to their

FinanceABC children. The “Mentor’s Corner” at Biz4Kids.com has a list of icebreaker questions for you to answer with your child. This will help ease into a conversation about money and the value of money. Helping to finance a youth business is an excellent way to start talking money, but it does require some work on the parent’s end. The easy way requires giving the young business owner access to anything and everything in the house and garage – lawn mower, leaf bags, toys, etc. With this approach all they’ll learn is revenue and none of the related expenses. It might seem tough at first but consider renting them the higher priced assets and loan them money to purchase the cheaper assets. If they need $30 to purchase safety glasses, work gloves, leaf bags, and a new rake lend them the money along with a written contract. This is a good introduction to the real world.

Keep the time line short so there is pressure to get the loan paid off quickly. Paying back debt should be a priority. Don’t cave. When you cave in, the lesson is lost. Bail a kid out enough and eventually they will expect that many more times in life even when your fixed income won’t support it. Money management is really all about thinking ahead – not a skill that comes naturally to kids. When the opportunity is there, and sometimes you have to create that opportunity, take advantage of it. Your child might be unlike the millions of Americans who suffer from heavy debt and bankruptcy. In the end, you’ll have to see what philosophy works best for you. It’s just one more lesson in life that most parents leave to the school of hard knocks.

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