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Paleo Recipes for Lizzie - Operation Muffin Top - Connecticut News


1. Avocado Kale Salad with grilled chicken or salmon: 1 bunch of fresh kale, washed and ripped into small pieces 1 1/2 avocados, pitted 1/2 yellow onion 1/2 lime salt garlic salt 1 tomato, cut into small pieces 1/2 cup shredded carrots Place avocado, onion, lime and salts in food processor. Process until smooth, creamy dressing forms. In a large bowl, place kale, tomatoes and carrots. Pour avocado dressing over salad, mix with spoon until everything is coated! Serve will grilled chicken or fish.

2. Avocado Chopped Salad with Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette served with grilled Shrimp:
1/4 cup lime juice?1 teaspoon lime zest?2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard?2 tablespoons olive oil?1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper sauce?1/2 teaspoon soy sauce?Salt and Pepper to taste
Whisk all ingredients together and set aside for flavors to blend.
1/4 cup diced cilantro?2 large ripe Haas avocados?1 medium ripe tomato?2 green onions, thinly sliced
Chop avocados and tomato into small pieces.
Strain vinaigrette to remove lime zest. Stir in cilantro.
Toss all vegetables and vinaigrette together.
For Grilled Shrimp:Brush large uncooked wild?shrimp with vegetable oil and smoked paprika. Grill until cooked through, turning once.
3. Seafood Enchiladas
1 medium onion, minced
2 tablespoons coconut oil or grass fed butter
2 cups tomato puree (make your own using 4 large tomatoes pureed in a food processor)
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 pound seafood of choice such as wild caught cod, shrimp, or crab (or other protein like shredded chicken or ground beef)
1.?Preheat oven to 375.
2. Saute the onions in the coconut oil or butter until limp.
3. Add the tomato puree, garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano and salt. ?Mix well and let simmer for 20 minutes, stirring often.
4. Pour the sauce into a food processor and process until smooth.
5. Cover the bottom of a glass baking dish with the seafood. ?Pour the enchilada sauce over the seafood, cover tightly with aluminum foil and back for 10-12 minutes or until the seafood is cooked.
6. Serve with sliced avocados, lime wedges, and cilantro.
4. Tuna Sesame Seed Salad
3oz seared tuna
8 asparagus
5 cherry tomatoes sliced
1/4 cup cleaned baby spinach or arugula
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon coconut oil or olive oil
Sear tuna and season to taste?Saute asparagus until tender and set aside?Salad dishes layer with bed of baby spinach or arugula?Cover spinach/arugula with tuna, sliced tomatoes and asparagus.?Cover with sesame seeds and serve.??Balsamic Dressing;?In small dish combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar and honey (to taste).

5. Butternut Squash Lasagna
1 lb hot ground chicken or meat
1 red onion
6 cloves garlic
16 oz of home-made tomato sauce
1/2 c roasted red peppers
1/4 c extra virgin olive oil
couple leaves of fresh basil
1 butternut squash (use for layers instead of pasta)

6. Short Ribs with Figs
Fat of Choice
~2 ? lbs beef short ribs*
1 yellow onion, roughly sliced
1 carrot, chopped
4-6 cloves garlic, roughly minced
1/4 c red wine
1 ? c beef stock
1 ? c water
1 pint figs, stems removed & chopped
fresh rosemary, chopped
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Funny Caricature Present A Gift With A Difference To Your Little Kiddo

Christmas is around the corner and you are still in a dilemma of selecting perfect gift for your child. Every parent on this world wants to gift something extraordinary to their children, which brings smile and excitement on their face.

Today, nothing can beat the concept of personalized gifts, such as imprinting on a coffee mug, cushion cover, t-shirt and many more. Moreover, if your personalized gift is combined with love and humor it will be more interesting and generous. So, gift an imprinted caricature to your kid which can be used on Mugs or T-shirts and make his Christmas Eve more special.

Now, you are thinking the reaction of your child when he beholds his own caricature that is gifted by you. Then, one thing should be clear in your mind is that such gifts are very entertaining and funny so it will surely lighten up your childs heart and fill it with joy. Caricature is the unique gift idea that will bring sparkle in your childs eye when they hold their caricature sketches.
Selection of the best caricature company is always been a herculean task for every individual. There are several online caricature service providers that design funny caricatures for several purposes. Caricature gives rise to excitement on the part of receiver and enthused by the representation of sketch.
From about seven years Kalpart has been serving the needs and requirements of people. They are professional and creative team working with storybook illustrations and various other illustrations liked by both adults and children. Their personal touch and creativity makes the gift very special.

Caricature drawings are resemblance of your face and body in a cartoon style. Kalpart artists draw caricatures that are funny yet very elegant. You can imprint them on glass, paper sheet, t-shirt and other several products to give it a personalized touch.
You can also have a lot of copies of the caricature printed and distribute it on greeting cards, invitation cards or can be kept by each person as a memento if it is a group caricature.
With the magic of their skills and talent, Kalpart artists create colorful and vibrant caricatures that are loved by kids as well as the adults. They are renowned for faster delivery and cleaner output as they create caricatures from photo and deliver them digitally to their customers. It is very easy to order the caricatures through the secured payment gateway with a lot of options to choose currency and payment type.
The group caricatures can be ordered by emailing the photos of the people to be caricatured in any pose and they can be caricatured in any different style, pose or outfit or for any occasion. Kalpart has created many wedding related group caricatures which includes groomsmen, bridesmaid and the invited guests caricatures. Besides, digital caricatures, they also make traditional caricatures with oil, pencil, water colors, pastel and more.
Apart from kids illustrations, they provide wide range of caricature services, such as group caricature, caricature logo, Halloween caricature, caricature in car, caricature with classmate, color caricature, hobby caricature, caricature of siblings, cartoon caricature and the list goes on. They create quality and funny caricatures at a very competitive price. You can compare their services and working conditions with their competitors for your assurance.

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RELIGION AND SOCIETY - Good News Broadcasting System - Yes

Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka has said that it is an infringement of one?s rights to segregate on the basis of one?s religion. Kalonzo who was speaking at a church function in Nairobi was responding to cries by the famous Akorino faithful who said they have always been neglected both in school and in public office. The presidents sentiments were also echoed by the anti-jigger campaigner and AHADI TRUST CEO Stanley Kamau.

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2012-2016: U.S. COMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY SPENDING ?

Spending within the U.S. Communications Industry will increase 5.2% in 2012 to reach $1.189 trillion as consumers and businesses increasingly embrace digital technology and return to spending levels not seen since before the recent worldwide economic downturn, according to the 2012 Forecast released by Veronis Suhler Stevenson (VSS).

The 26th edition of the VSS Communications Industry Forecast 2012-16 found that U.S. Communications Industry spending grew 4.4% in 2011 to $1.129 trillion despite a sluggish economy in which nominal Gross Domestic Product expanded 3.9%. Spending rose at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.7% in the 2006-2011 forecast period, surpassing GDP by a 0.3 percentage point. VSS expects the Communications Industry to grow at a 5.2% CAGR to $1.455 trillion by 2016, almost two times the growth rate during the past five years. At that pace, the Communications Industry will remain the fifth-largest industry among 15 economic sectors in 2016.

Once seen as a trend in only selected pockets of the U.S. Communications Industry, digital communications and services ? encompassing content, technology and user access ? has firmly established itself as the driving force of growth across all of its sectors, segments and subsegments. Through the use of ever-evolving platforms and channels, digital is giving a rising number of communications companies the power to more effectively target and connect with both consumer and business customers. Demand for digital and mobile devices continues to grow steadily, ensuring that there will be a similar increase in the number of end users. Traditional communications companies that relied heavily on print products continue to make the transition to digital, and those that fully embrace it are the ones most likely to remain relevant to their audiences.

In 2006, VSS found that digital-related expenditures represented 16.7% of total Communications Industry spending; it reached 26.5% in 2011, and VSS projects it will grow to 39.3% by 2016. Last year, digital-related expenditures accounted for 25.1% of consumer and advertising spending and 34.6% of institutional spending, and VSS expects those percentages to increase to 39.3% and 48.9%, respectively, by the end of the forecast period.

The importance of digital adoption is fully reflected in the 2011-2016 forecast period. Long-term growth in two Industry Sectors ? Targeted Media and Business & Professional Information & Services ? is expected to be robust. Targeted Media, which includes Branded Entertainment Marketing, Business-to-Business Media, Direct Marketing, Outsourced Custom Content, and Pure-Play Consumer Internet & Mobile Services, will post a 7.4% CAGR in the 2011-16 period, while Business & Professional Information & Services spending will produce a 7.0% CAGR. Consumer and institutional end-users will maintain their strong demand for continuous and faster digital access to information through traditional and emerging channels. This will fuel the desire for the latest computer, internet connectivity and wireless mobile technologies and devices. VSS data confirms the strong growth prospects that exist thanks to digital; for example, spending on Business & Professional Information accessed through mobile devices, particularly vertical industry-specific applications rose 95.6% in 2011 to $2.28 billion.

?Digital?s influence is now a constant and significant factor in every sector, segment and sub-segment of the US Communications industry,? said John Suhler, Co-Founder and President of VSS. ?At the same time as digital technology and innovation continue to spur growth in the industry or propel the communications industry forward, emerging digital media and services are significantly changing consumption habits among both institutional and consumer end-users. These developments will drive digital-related expenditures to constitute nearly 40% of the overall U.S. Communications Industry spending by 2016.?

Communications Industry and Its Sectors and Revenue Streams

The VSS Forecast provides the only 10-year, multi-lens view of the communications industry by six Industry Sectors, four Revenue Streams, 20 segments, more than 100 subsegments, and an exclusive Consumer Media Usage Index tracking time spent with media by consumers, businesses and other institutions. Industry Sectors include Targeted Media, Business & Professional Information & Services, Entertainment & Leisure Media, Education & Training Media & Services, Traditional Marketing, and Traditional Consumer Advertising Media. Revenue Stream components include Advertising, Marketing Services, Institutional End-User, and Consumer End-User. Together, the VSS Forecast and the annual VSS Mid-Term Forecast Update ? to be issued in the [second quarter] of 2013 ? provide the most comprehensive and in-depth views available of the U.S. Communications Industry.
VSS defines Communications spending as dollars invested by advertisers, marketers, consumer end users, and institutional end users in ad-based communications and marketing services, as well as entertainment, information, business and education content, subscriptions, access and services. It does not include spending on hardware, such as videogame consoles; spending on one-on-one telecommunications services, such as landline and mobile phone usage; sales generated by brand marketers through the redeemed value of coupons; or sales through direct marketing vehicles, such as direct response TV.

Digital Has Become a Rising Tide for the Entire Communications Industry

The VSS Forecast defines in detail how digital activities has become intertwined with all aspects of the Communications Industry, and will continue to grow. Within certain, fast-growing areas ? such as the Targeted Media sector ? digital communications is the accelerant. In segments with weakened growth prospects, digital has become a saving grace. For example, VSS projects overall spending on Consumer Book Publishing will decline 2.4% in 2012 and experience a drop in CAGR of 1.1% in the forecast period, but spending in one of its subsegments ? e-books and other digital downloads ? will increase from $1.91 billion in 2011 to $9.40 billion in 2016, representing a CAGR of 37.6%.

Digital communications? growing influence is also witnessed in media consumption rates. Among institutional users, daily media consumption rose 5.3% in 2011 to 1 hour, 41 minutes and 2 seconds per employee, propelled by increased use of business information outside the office through wireless devices. Meanwhile, time spent by persons age 12 and above accessing consumer and business mobile content soared in 2011, rising 46.7% to 15 minutes and 7 seconds daily per person. VSS attributed the jump to increased penetration of wireless devices ? including smartphones, computer tablets and e-readers ? among consumers and institutions.

Media consumption has leveled out, but consumer and business mobile content are taking strong hold. During the forecast period, VSS expects media that exhibited deep declines during the substitution-caused shift to digital platforms, such as Recorded Music and Books, will stabilize as the digital segments of those industries account for the majority of units sold. Technological advancements will continue to drive growth in the consumption of institutional business media, with more companies providing employees with computer tablets and e-readers. Information and services will become more readily available through wireless devices, such as dedicated mobile content specific to a vertical industry.

Key Trends in Forecast Period for Industry Sectors

VSS added the Industry Sector analytical perspective to the Forecast in 2009 in recognition of the communications disruption caused by digital technology and innovation, which has caused the Communications Industry to diverge into six distinct communications ecosystems.

Digital communications platforms exist throughout all six Industry Sectors. VSS expects mobile advertising and marketing segments and subsegments will continue to grow dramatically as mobile and tablet technologies allow for a more dynamic interactive experience, while Internet access spending will remain about flat during the forecast period as household broadband penetration reaches saturation. Pure-play and related traditional related content sites that primarily provide text information will add online video to monetize the fast-growing video advertising market, and display ads will increasingly be bundled with this content as advertising dollars continue to shift to online.

VSS projects that all six Industry Sectors will post CAGR gains in the 2011-2016 period, with the biggest percentage increases coming in Targeted Media, and Business & Professional Information & Services, and the largest increase in spending coming from Targeted Media, which will increase from $200.38 billion in 2011 to $285.97 billion in 2016.

Spending on Targeted Media will increase 7.7% to $215.81 billion in 2012, with overall gains led by strong growth in Branded Entertainment and Pure-Play Internet & Mobile Services. Outsourced Custom Publishing will strengthen, while Direct Marketing and B-to-B Media will post steady but modest gains. Targeted Media will experience a 7.4% CAGR in the forecast period, reaching $285.97 billion in 2016, and fueled by Branded Entertainment and Pure-Play Internet & Mobile Services.

Traditional Marketing spending will grow 4.2% in 2012 to $75.91 billion, buoyed by political campaign spending in certain segments and subsegments, including Public Relations & Word-of-Mouth Marketing, and Promotional Products. Three even-year political campaigns, strong growth in Public Relations & Word-of-Mouth Marketing, and a turnaround in B-to-B Promotions will contribute to a 4.2% CAGR in the forecast period, reaching $89.34 billion in 2016.

In the Business & Professional Information & Services sector, spending will rise 7.2% to $204.43 billion in 2012 and post a 7% CAGR in the forecast period, fueled by solid growth in both Business & Professional Information and Business & Professional Services, particularly those relating to marketing, financial & economic and scientific & technical Information, as well as technology services, such as wireless data access, Software as a Service (SaaS) and cloud computing.

VSS projects spending on Education & Training Media & Services will increase 4.4% to $252.46 billion in 2012 and post a 4.2% CAGR in the forecast period. Solid gains in College Media and Outsourced Corporate Training will offset more modest growth in K-12 and declines in For-Profit Postsecondary Educational Services.

Spending on Entertainment & Leisure Media will increase 4.9% to $293.49 billion in 2012, with strong gains in Subscription TV spending expected to offset weaker growth in Entertainment Media and declines

in Consumer Books. Steady growth in Subscription TV spending and a resurgent Entertainment Media will produce a 4.9% CAGR in the forecast period despite protracted declines in Consumer Book spending.

Traditional Consumer Advertising spending will post a 2.0% gain in 2012 to $146.57 billion. Even-year political and Olympics spending on Broadcast Television and accelerated growth in Broadcast & Satellite Radio and Out-of-Home Media will drive the gain. Broadcast TV, Broadcast & Satellite Radio, and Out-of-Home Media will also drive a 2.1% CAGR in the forecast period. Newspapers, Magazines and Local Consumer Directories will continue to struggle during the forecast period.

Key Trends in Forecast Period for Revenue Streams

All four Revenue Streams ? Advertising, Marketing Services, Consumer End-User and Institutional End-User ? are projected to see positive CAGR in the forecast period, with Advertising posting the largest CAGR at 6.1%. The slower growth will come in spending on items such as home video, box office, books, newspapers and magazines, adding further weight to digital communications? influence and growing impact on the overall picture. Digital will continue to play a key role in the faster-moving Revenue Streams in the forecast period.

VSS projects spending in the Advertising Revenue Stream will grow 5.9% in 2012 to $200.76 billion ? driven by political and Olympics spending on Broadcast Television; growing interest by advertisers in lower-cost Subscription Television; accelerated gains in Out-of-Home Media and double-digit growth in internet, mobile and entertainment media. Advertising spending will posted a 6.1% CAGR in the forecast period to reach $255.23 billion in 2016. This will be fueled in part by three years of Olympics and political ads, and the ongoing shift to alternative advertising, including digital Out-of-Home Media and the brand-related internet and mobile platforms of traditional communications.

Institutional End-User spending is projected to grow 6.0% to $546.63 billion in 2012, with a 5.8% CAGR in the forecast period, reaching $682.41 billion in 2016. Gains in 2012 and the forecast period will come from growth in Business & Professional Information, Business & Professional Services, TV programming, B-to-B live events and related digital platforms, and Outsourced Corporate Training.

Spending in the Consumer End-User Revenue Stream is expected to increase 3.7% to $237.29 billion in 2012, and post a 4.2% CAGR in the forecast period to reach $281.20 billion in 2016, primarily as a result of consumer spending on pure-play and related traditional digital platforms, enhanced Subscription TV services and satellite radio. In the latter part of the forecast period, new console videogame titles will also contribute to growth as the next generation of hardware is released.

Marketing Services spending will increase 4.4% in 2012 to $203.98 billion, and post a 3.9% CAGR in the forecast period to reach $236.16 billion in 2016. VSS projects higher spending on alternative marketing vehicles such as Branded Entertainment and Word-of-Mouth Marketing will lead to increased face-to-face engagement with consumers and drive a return on investment.

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