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Stephanie’s Mission Lives on in the Form of Schools for the Poor

A Jamaican boy wears a necklace with a picture of Stephanie Crispinelli.
Stephanie Crispinelli
The seventh school built in memory of Stephanie Crispinelli
The seventh “Steph’s Place” school is built in Jamaica.

SOMERS, N.Y. – Somers resident Joe Russo found nothing but despair and heartbreak when he traveled to Haiti seven and a half years ago. What he hoped was a rescue mission only turned up more evidence that his friend’s daughter, 19-year-old Stephanie Crispinelli, was among the many victims of the 2010 earthquake that killed more than 300,000 people.

Russo, a retired Secret Service agent, was once in charge of the detail for former President Bill Clinton. Working for Clinton, Russo traveled to more than 60 countries with the president before retiring in 2004.

Shortly after the earthquake devastated Haiti in 2010, Russo received a frantic call from Lenny Crispinelli, father of Stephanie. His daughter, a 2008 Somers High School graduate, was in Haiti on the “Journey of Hope” mission, a service trip she took with 11 fellow students and two professors at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Fla.

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“It was complete bedlam to try and get some information out of there,” Russo recalled.

With misinformation continuing to circulate, Russo decided he would personally investigate whether Stephanie survived the earthquake. He used his connections with the Secret Service and tagged along with Clinton, who was traveling to Haiti to help with recovery efforts.

“I grabbed my satellite phone from the office and I shot down to Haiti myself to get a handle on what was happening and finding out the possibility if Steph was alive,” Russo said.

Once there, Russo separated from Clinton’s motorcade and attempted to walk a mile-and-a-half up a hill to Hotel Montana, where Stephanie was staying, though he was prevented from reaching the site by a United Nations checkpoint. Undeterred, Russo walked back down the hill and hitched a ride with a construction truck that was headed toward the hotel.

“I got all the way up to the top and at that point I saw that the hotel was completely destroyed,” Russo said. “I could see that if they were inside, there was no way they survived.”

Stephanie’s fate was confirmed weeks later when her remains were recovered.

Due to the poor infrastructure of Haiti’s buildings, the hotel, Russo said, crumbled within a few seconds of the earthquake, which happened on day two of the humanitarian mission. Three other students and the two professors were also killed. Those who survived were outside by the pool area when the hotel collapsed.

From the ashes of that tragedy, Stephanie’s family found a way to build hope. Since then, they have continued to carry out her mission of helping the planet’s most impoverished citizens by building “Steph’s Place” schools in Jamaica. To date, seven have been constructed.

Each school costs about $50,000 to build and is done through the Stephanie Crispinelli Humanitarian Fund (AKA Stephanie's Mission), which was established in 2010 in partnership with the Westchester Community Foundation. The fund’s largest fundraiser, the Stephanie Crispinelli Softball Tournament and Family Fun Day, will return for its eighth year on Sunday, July 9, at Reis Park.

Working alongside Food for the Poor, an international nonprofit, Jamaican communities without schools or with unsafe schools are identified, and Steph’s Schools are built there. The 1,300 square-foot facilities are usually built in two days, said Lenny Crispinelli.

“The government inspects the schools, and if they deem them unsafe for the children, they close them and they don’t open a new one,” Lenny said. “And it’s not like here, where if Yorktown closes you could go to Somers. There are no other schools.”

Stephanie first traveled to Jamaica in January of 2009 on an earlier “Journey of Hope” trip sponsored by her school, Lynn University, and Food for the Poor. She felt a strong connection with the country and its citizens. Stephanie kept a journal while on one of her mission trips to Jamaica and wrote, “I went to Jamaica to help the poor and the poor ended up helping me.”

“When she got to Jamaica, they told her, ‘Whatever you do, don’t tell these children that you’ll be back, because you probably won’t,’” Lenny said. “So, as soon as she got off the plane, she said, ‘I’ll be back,’ and she did go back for a second trip. That was her thing, she just wanted to help.”

Russo said he has traveled with the family for school construction and unveilings and has witnessed first-hand the effect these schools have on the Jamaican people.

“It’s amazing how much of an impact they’ve made in Jamaica,” Russo said. “They’re famous down there, the Crispinellis.”

A plaque of Stephanie is inside every “Steph’s Place” school that is built, informing students about Stephanie and her accomplishments.

“She gave her life to help the less fortunate,” Lenny said. “She was just the kind of person who, if she had two coats and a friend didn’t have one, she’d give her the other coat.”

While on the trips to Jamaica, the Stephanie’s Mission team distributes hundreds of soccer balls throughout the country in honor of PFC Nick Madaras, a Connecticut teen who lost his life in Iraq. Schools, universities, manufacturers and other parties donate the balls, which are deflated, packaged and shipped to dozens of countries around the globe.

“It could be 2,000 [soccer balls] and it wouldn’t be enough,” Lenny said. “They just don’t have anything. There’s no Dick’s Sporting Goods around the corner.”

Team admission for the July 9 softball tournament is $600. To reserve a team spot, email, or call 914-224-7127 or 845-260-1385. Provide a team name, team color, sponsor name, and co-ed or a men’s league.

At the event, there will be a free barbecue and lunch for all to enjoy. Ronald Reggae will provide live music throughout the day and there will be games, activities and inflatables for the entire family. There will also be a gift basket raffle with over $1,000 worth of prizes.

There are many other ways to help out with the Stephanie Crispinelli Humanitarian Fund, which also creates and donates Steph’s Comfort Kits to the American Red Cross. The care packages are filled with no-sew blankets, pillows, books and more, and are distributed to needy children in the Hudson Valley.

The fund also awards annual scholarships to a Somers High School student and funds summer camp opportunities for children who otherwise wouldn’t have the opportunity.

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Come lunch time and Gujaratis do not like to settle for anything less than a complete balanced meal, which they fondly call the “Dal Bhaat Rotli Shaak” combo. But, when in a hurry, one-dish meals like Dal Dhokli will come to your rescue. Gujarati cuisine makes use of many native veggies, and also special combinations of spices to season them, resulting in homely and satiating dishes. Some of the dals and subzis have a pleasant sweetness because of the addition of jaggery.

Gujaratis also love to take along satiating foods like Thepla and dry Bateta nu Shaak when they travel. These dishes are prepared such that they can be preserved for a day or sometimes even a week! Let us discover many more such marvels of this cuisine…

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Onion and Raw Mango Chunda, Kaanda Aur Kairi ka Choonda by Tarla Dalal
The wide spectrum of flavours packed inside this traditional pickle is sure to tease your taste buds! The bubbly flavours of raw mango and onions are enhanced manifold by the addition of apt spice powders. A dash of jaggery balances the flavours, while also highlighting each of the other flavours – ....
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Masala Puris Served with Curds and Chunda, Masala Puri for Breakfast by Tarla Dalal
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Bhindi Sambhariya by Tarla Dalal
An elaborate masala of sesame, coconut and coriander together with other spices and powders is at the heart of this mouth-watering preparation of fresh ladies finger. Small and tender okras are stuffed with this aromatic masala and cooked with a tempering of asafoetida. Cover and cook the stuffed o ....
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Gavarfali Bajra Dhokli ( Know Your Flours ) by Tarla Dalal
Gavarfali bajra dhokli, two fibre-rich ingredients – gavarfali (cluster beans) and bajra – come together in this delicious recipe, making it a really healthy treat! serve hot with phulkas. String and boil the cluster beans before use.
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Nachni Sesame Khakhra ( Iron and Calcium Rich Recipe ) by Tarla Dalal
Our bones lose calcium as we age, and therefore a calcium-rich diet is extremely important to help regain the bone strength. Nachni or ragi is rich in calcium and including it as part of the daily diet helps build strong bones. These crisp nachni khakhras are enjoyable to eat and they also help ‘up’ ....
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Bateta nu shaak is one of the most popular Gujarati foods, made in almost every household. A wonderful combination of sesame seeds, curry leaves and ginger-green chilli paste giver a very distinct flavour to the otherwise bland potatoes. Lemon juice and co ....
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These khatta dhoklas are very quick and easy to make. Although dhoklas taste good at room temperature too, serve them hot with green chutney and tea for a classic and complete package!
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Sprouted Moong and Methi Chila (100 Calorie Snacks) by Tarla Dalal
Suggested serving size for 100 calories: 1 chila protein and vitamin rich, easy to digest sprouts are a must for dieters. These chila combine sprouts with methi to make a delightful dish rich in iron, fibre and folic acid.
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Doodhi Muthia by Tarla Dalal
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Mooli Dhokli by Tarla Dalal
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Alicia sometimes has a hard time telling black people apart. (Spoilers ahead!) These are the circumstances: she's at Colin Sweeney's weird fetish engagement party to his new future wife (played by Tony-winner Laura Benanti), Gawker posted a picture of Zach with a bong and Eli Gold is freaking out, and she had thirty minutes to get Sweeney to sign a financial disclosure. Then, someone is murdered, and she's trying to remember who was where. At some point, she saw a black man go up the stairs. Was it the victim's boyfriend? That makes sense, they look enough alike, so she says yes.

The other, other black guy, investigating the other two black guys.

The detective working the case shows Alicia photos of the victims boyfriend and Sweeney's manservant and asks, "you confused these two men?" One has light brown skin and short hair. The other is bald with a wider nose, different head shape and pointy ears, as well as several shades darker. She says she was distracted. "Well it's a good thing I wasn't there," he replies, "otherwise you would have said I was the killer."

We're not supposed to think Alicia is actually racist. Five seasons of the show have taught us that at her worst she's an ex-house wife whose spent a lot of time in the suburbs with upper middle class white people. Also, boyfriends kill their girlfriends all the time, and it's not like there were going to be a lot of black people at Colin Sweeney's party. You could maybe argue that it was brave of The Good Wife to tackle capital-R Race like this, but we'd say it was a weak attempt.

A previous episode of The Good Wife touched on the "other-race effect," aka the scientific explanation for why "they" all look alike. Last time, a white woman witnessed a black man in a Chicago Bulls sweater rob a mini market. The police presented a black man in a Chicago Bulls sweater (remember, this show takes place in Chicago) and she said it was the guy. It wasn't, and she felt really bad about. That's more or less what happened this time around, but Alicia didn't accidentally send someone to prison. In both situations the idea that the police and white people are more likely to think of a black person as a criminal, regardless of where they are or what they were doing, is glossed over. It's the "other-race effect."

What was interesting was the show's willingness to make Alicia unsympathetic. No matter how you spin it, or how distracted she was, a white woman pegging the wrong black man for a murder is upsetting.

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The British police are under fire for failing to control the resulting looting.  Which offers up a jarring but almost charming note from an otherwise sobering story:

The Metropolitan Police said it was focused on containing violent disorder in Tottenham on Saturday night, which left dozens of officers injured and saw squad cars, shops and flats burned to the ground. But its tactics meant gangs of youths were free to break into stores at nearby Tottenham Hale retail park and in Wood Green, with looters forming an orderly queue in broad daylight to steal from a sports shop
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33 Super Simple, Fab Fun Christmas Crafts

Children make an extraordinary number of kids christmas crafts, don’t they?

Some of them are so bad they get thrown away at the earliest opportunity. Others are loveable but fall apart, only making it through one season of glory.

But no childhood is complete without that one item of craft that forever remains part of the annual reveal of ornaments and decorations.

Every year my grandmother would bring out a paddle pop stick nativity scene that my father made as a child. This delighted us as kids as it was a reminder that Dad was once a child too!

Every year my mother would hang on the tree a bunch of heart-shaped green and red woven bags that my brother and I made (with Mum’s help) as kids. Right into adulthood we loved the joy of finding special sweets in the little bags.

What Christmas craft is going to become part of your family’s yearly tradition? These 33 ideas ought to get you in the crafty Christmas spirit.

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How precious are these singing angels, made from pegs and paper doilies?

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2. Bead Tree Ornaments

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3. Cup Angels

You’ll never look at a cup the same way again with this colourful activity, a wonderful way to give used products a new life.

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4. Christmas Pet Print

From Canvas Factory

Get the kids to dress up the family pets for a super cute photo canvas that will live on, year after year. Keen to get even more crafty with canvas? Discover more Christmas present ideas to create.

Kids Christmas Crafts - Pet Christmas Canvas

5. Popsicle Stick Snowmen

From Crafts by Amanda

Kids Christmas Crafts - Snowman

6. Pine Cone Trees

Spray on some green paint to a conifer cone, add some beads and – voila – a mini Christmas tree! Too easy.

From Smart Class

Kids Christmas Crafts - Tree

7. DIY Snow Globe

From Tatertots and Jello

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8. Toilet Paper Roll Santas

Craft these super cool Santas using toilet rolls, craft paper and pens.

From Krokotak

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9. Cinnamon Stick Star

Looks gorgeously rustic and smells nice. Top it up each year with your favourite smelly oils.

From MomDot

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10. Cupcake Paper Garlands

From One Perfect Day

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11. Star Tree Ornaments

From Gathering Beauty

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12. Pom Pom Tree Ornaments

From Northstory

Kids Christmas Crafts - Pom Pom

13. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Baubles

How easy, effective and eye-popping is this brilliant idea? The kids will love it!

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14. Sock Snowmen

Kids Christmas Crafts - Sock Snowman

15. Button Tree

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16. Olaf Sock Toy

Tis the season for Frozen all year round right? But with Olaf, a white Christmas is the best time of year.

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17. Colourful Elves

From Pink and Green Mama

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18. Cinnamon And Button Tree Ornaments

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Kids Christmas Crafts - Cinnamon Tree

19. Cool Canvas

Gather around the computer with the kids, find a cool Christmas image in our canvas art gallery and print it on canvas. Instant Christmas art!

From Canvas Factory.

Kids Christmas Crafts - Cool Canvas

20. Cork Reindeer

From Vicky Barone

Kids Christmas Crafts - Reindeer

21. Personalised Ornament

From Cutesy Crafts

Kids Christmas Crafts - Christmas Ornaments

22. Paper Towel Roll Starts

How insanely gorgeous are these sparkly stars? Noone would even know they’re made from recycled paper towel rolls. Shhhh.

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23. Penguin Prince

From Empress of Dirt

Kids Christmas Crafts - Penguin

24. Snowman Jar

From Club Chica Circle

Kids Christmas Crafts - Snowman Jar

25. Paper Santa

From I Heart Crafty Things

Kids Christmas Crafts - Paper Santa

26. Popsicle Christmas Tree Ornaments

So stylish yet so simple, give a popsicle tree its own unique, colourful finishing touch.

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Kids Christmas Crafts - Popsicle

27. Cotton Ball Santa

From Family Ever After

Kids Christmas Crafts - Paper Santa 2

28. Snowmen Pegs

There’s something comically perfect about these snowmen made out of pegs, a wonderful Christmas card holder.

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Kids Christmas Crafts - Clothespin

29. Classy Ribbon Tree Ornament

From Fireflies and Mud Pies

Kids Christmas Crafts - Ribbon

30. Colourful Paper Straw Tree Ornaments

From Crafts by Courtney

Kids Christmas Crafts - Paper Straw

31. Pom Pom Paper Tree

From Creative Family Fun

Kids Christmas Crafts - Paper Tree

32. Reindeer Photo Frame

From The Educators’ Spin On It

Kids Christmas Crafts - Reindeer Frame

33. Fingerprint Bauble

Buy some plain baubles, paint your child’s hand and have them place their hand to print onto the bauble. Beautiful – and definitely one that will return to the tree year in, year out.

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Council cutbacks will cause lasting damage says Cllr Mick Barry

Cork City Council’s Finance Committee meets today (4pm) and is expected to set dates for a series of budget preparation meetings as huge cuts in Government funding for local councils loom.
Weekend newspapers report that the 870 million euro Local Government Fund may be cut by 87 million euro or 10% drastically reducing state funding for city and county councils around the state and putting a round of major cutbacks in social housing, bin services and road maintenance and repair onto the agenda.
Socialist Party councillor and Cork City Council Finance Committee member Mick Barry said this morning: “Housing waiting lists are at record levels, the city’s bin collection service is just hanging on by its fingertips and communities are trying to cope with a 10-year waiting list for traffic calming measures. Extra cutbacks in Council services will cut to the bone and cause lasting damage. I will fight against all these cuts and call on the local authority trade unions to abandon the Croke Park deal and lead the resistance to these measures.”

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Lord Hanningfield loses appeal against expenses conviction

Court of appeal rejects application from Hanningfield, a former Tory peer jailed for nine months
Lord Hanningfield
Lord Hanningfield, the former Tory peer jailed for fraudulently claiming nearly £14,000 in parliamentary expenses. Photograph: Sean Dempsey/PA

Lord Hanningfield loses appeal against expenses conviction

Court of appeal rejects application from Hanningfield, a former Tory peer jailed for nine months

A former Tory peer jailed after being found guilty of fiddling his parliamentary expenses has lost an appeal against his conviction.

Lord Hanningfield, 70, was found guilty of six counts of false accounting following a trial at Chelmsford crown court, Essex in May and jailed for nine months on 1 July.

At the court of appeal in London on Wednesday, Lord Justice Hughes, Mr Justice Treacy and Mr Justice Blake rejected his application for permission to appeal and said the proposed grounds were "unarguable".

The main argument put forward for Hanningfield, who was not in court, was that the trial judge misdirected the jury as to the "mental element" in his defence, which was that he believed he was entitled to do what he did as it was the accepted custom and practice of the House of Lords.

But Hughes said: "We are entirely satisfied that, however sad the background to this case may be, and however sad may be the end of what was otherwise a distinguished career in public service, this jury did receive an accurate direction in law.

"It faced, and had to face, the question of whether it believed or rejected the defendant's assertions of belief and, sadly, it is plain that it rejected them."

Hanningfield was accused of falsely claiming nearly £14,000 for overnight stays in London when he was not in the capital.

Passing sentence, Mr Justice Saunders said the former Lords opposition frontbencher and leader of Essex county council would now be partly remembered as a "benefits cheat".

The court heard that Hanningfield was in ill health and had been diagnosed with clinical depression.

A former pig farmer from West Hanningfield, near Chelmsford, he told jurors he treated the Lords expenses for staying overnight in London as an allowance for living outside the capital and spent just "a minute a month" completing his claim forms.

He insisted that his parliamentary duties left him £50,000 out of pocket and said he "averaged out" his claims to recoup some of the money he spent.

In their ruling on Wednesday, the appeal judges said Hanningfield lived in comparatively modest circumstances in a bungalow and was a man who was "both experienced and hardworking in public life".

Hughes said: "It was his explicit case that he believed he was entitled to say that he had stayed the night in London when he hadn't, and incurred costs in travel when he hadn't, in order to recoup the shortfall of rent that was not payable under the expenses system, and research assistant costs which were likewise not payable.

"In this court, the question which matters is not whether the defendant is right, truthful or justified, or not. All of that was a question for the jury. This court does not and cannot decide questions of fact of that kind – it does not have the evidence.

"The question raised by this application is one of law. It is 'did the judge misdirect the jury to the disadvantage of the defendant?'"


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Farewell Friends

The Happy Emporium will be closing it's online store next month (July 2017). It was a hard decision to make but ultimately one that had to be made.

We've had an amazing run but all good things have a beginning and an end. Last year we discovered that Dan has Multiple Sclerosis. And whilst it's not the only reason we're withdrawing from direct retail - his diagnosis made us reevaluate our lifestyle and where we'd like to focus our energy moving forward.

We are so proud of what we've achieved and the relationships we created with our brands, partners and our customers. You all brought a life and heart to the emporium and have been the most rewarding aspect of everything we do.

There is no tragedy in closing the store. No terrible ending. We're just grateful we did it and excited for what is around the corner for The Happy Emporium.

Stay tuned for our final sale announcements. Subscribe to receive our emails

❤ Michelle & Dan

P.S Dan is doing bloody awesome thanks to a combo of plant-based diet, exercise, stress reduction, meditation and a banana gangsta attitude ✌


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Shop Healthy Before Your Wedding

Shopping for prepackaged, processed foods is easier, but if you stick to healthy eats, you'll prepare yourself for a nutritionally balanced happily ever after. We've laid out the picks and skips for your shopping cart with our pre-wedding grocery list.
by The Knot

The key to sustainable weight loss? A balanced diet -- do a thorough sweep down these aisles.

Essential for maintaining a healthy immune system, dairy products also help to build strong bones, slow bone loss, and reduce fragility.
Skip High-fat dairy products like ice cream, sour cream, and mayonnaise.
Pick Fat-free or low-fat milk and yogurt.

Lean meat contains all of the essential amino acids the body needs and is a great source of protein. Up to 15 times more iron is absorbed by the body from beef than from spinach.
Skip Processed meats like bacon, sausage, and hot dogs -- they're high in fat.
Pick Beef and pork cuts with the terms "loin" or "round." Loins are flavorful, requiring little sauce or seasoning, and are naturally lean. Rounds offer leanness and tenderness. Try beef tenderloin or top round; both are high in protein and zinc.

This high-protein, low-fat food is immensely important for cardiovascular health. High in omega-3 fatty acids, eating fish helps regulate blood clotting and vessel constriction; omega-3s can also improve the condition of your skin, hair, and nails.
Skip Fish known for high-mercury levels, such as king mackerel and swordfish, which contain nine times as much as "low-mercury" fish like tuna and salmon.
Pick Salmon, tuna, or tilapia -- all are particularly high in omega-3 fatty acids.

Don't skip the carbs! Grains are filling and nutritious; they help to curb an appetite and aid in long-term weight loss. They're also a great source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Skip Less complex carbohydrates and grains like white rice, nonwheat breads and pastas, and any grain high in refined sugar. Grain products with high amounts of refined sugar and flour raise insulin levels in the blood, which depresses the immune system and leads to fat storage and weight gain.
Pick Whole grain pastas, breads, and cereals that are high in fiber, B vitamins, and magnesium. These complex carbs will create fuel for your body and leave you feeling fuller and more satisfied.

The perfect energy source, vegetables are typically low in calories, so you can fill up on them. Flooded with fiber and nutrients, vegetables help boost energy.
Skip Veggies doused in butter, oils, and cheese sauce -- especially prevalent in frozen dinners. The high salt and fat content of these extras cancel out the health qualities of the vegetables.
Pick A variety of fresh or frozen vegetables without the extras. Try these veggie heroes: Broccoli is rich in vitamins A and C; tomatoes are high in flavonoids that help prevent heart disease and cancer; and the vitamin B in mushrooms helps with red blood cell functioning.

The never-ending aisles of beverages can be hard to navigate, but sticking with the right drinks will help hydrate your body, give you the necessary nutrients to strengthen your immune system, and regulate body temperature -- essential for a busy bride- or groom-to-be.
Skip Steer clear of any beverages high in sugar, especially fruit juices (fresh-squeezed is a different story), sodas, and fatty milk products, which contain "empty calories." Soda is especially bad for you because it contains phosphoric acid, which may contribute to bone loss.
Pick Sparkling water, antioxidant-rich teas, 100 percent fruit juices (try half water, half juice to cut calories and get more water in your diet), or diet soda. It's better to forgo the soda indefinitely, but if you're really craving one, make it a diet, which doesn't contain all the sugar.

A snack isn't just a treat -- it's a way to maintain your energy throughout the day. Healthy snacking helps you maintain a higher metabolism, lower cholesterol, and keep your body alert (read: no energy mid-afternoon energy crash).
Skip Prepackaged unhealthy snacks, such as chips, cookies, or candies. While those 100-calorie cookie snacks may seem like a good idea for portion control, they're not filling, so you're more likely to snack more often.
Pick Opt for a mix of lean protein and high fiber snacks, such as a low-fat cheese stick and whole wheat crackers. Eating small snacks two to three times a day helps create lean muscle and decrease overall body fat.

Grocery Shopping Cheat Sheet

Sparkling water
Antioxidant-rich tea
100 percent fruit juices

Low-fat or fat-free milk
Low-fat or fat-free yogurt
Egg whites or egg substitutes

Whole grain pastas
Multigrain breads
High-fiber cereals

Beef and pork cuts with the terms "loin" or "round"
Beef tenderloin
Pork top loin roast

Fresh or frozen vegetables without the extra sauce

Low-fat cheese sticks
Whole wheat crackers
Fruit: apples, pears and oranges

Source: Dr. Susan Mitchell, PhD, RD, FADA, and author of Fat is Not Your Fate, and

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Visa woes threaten to tear mother away from her son

Amy Bottomly is unable to leave with her Australian son, but can’t get a visa to work here.
Amy Bottomly is unable to leave with her Australian son, but can’t get a visa to work here. Supplied

ALL I want is to live a normal life. To get a job, make a safe and comfortable home and provide for my almost two-year-old son, but instead I'm trapped between two countries with no way out.

I have separated from my de facto partner, but as an English woman in Australia, I have no rights even though my child is Australian. I cannot get residency, I cannot get benefits, and because I have no working visa, I also cannot get a job to support us. I am cornered like a frightened animal, living in poverty, in a first-world country.

I dream of living in Australia, but I'm in a holding pattern, unable to land anywhere. I could go home to England, but my son is not allowed to leave Australia.

I met his father, Darren*, in Cairns in 2013. I was a 25-year-old footloose backpacker, loving the tropical weather, pursuing my hairdressing career and working on farms. I was here for an adventure on a student visa and did not plan on falling in love. But plans are for the foolish, and before I knew it I was caught in a whirlwind romance.

He was charismatic, and I was looking for fun. We were together for a year and half when I realised I was pregnant.

We moved to New South Wales to be closer to his family, but our relationship changed during the pregnancy. We fought a lot, and stopped getting along. I was worried, but I was committed to this child and I hoped we could work everything out and be a happy family.

My student visa ran out the day my son, Rome, was born. With the end of the visa came the end of my Medicare, so four hours after I gave birth I was told I would have to leave the hospital or pay $1000 per night. We didn't have that kind of money. I'd lost a lot of blood, but I was too exhausted to fight, so we left the hospital and headed home to what would become a nightmare.

As my visa had run out, and we did not have the requisite thousands of dollars to apply for a partner visa, we were given 29 days to leave the country. Rome and I were to apply from the UK to come back and be together as a family.

I was granted another visitor's visa when we supplied a compassionate letter stating we could not afford a more permanent visa at that time.

Amy and her son.
Amy and her son. Supplied

We planned to get the money together for the de facto application before this visitor's visa ran out and my son and I would be safely able to call Australia home.

When we arrived back in Australia things deteriorated further with Darren until one day we simply could not carry on together.

I moved out with my six-month-old son onto Darren's cousin's couch for what we thought would be two weeks. They kindly let us stay there for nine months. As a nonresident I am not entitled to benefits, legal aid or rent assistance.

On my visitor's visa I am also not permitted to work in this country. The British embassy will not help me because my son is not British.

I have nothing; no one to turn to and my hands are shackled.

Going home seemed like the only option until I realised Rome was on a flight watch. He is prohibited from leaving Australia until he is 18 years old, and I am not going without him.

Finally, Nova Women's Accommodation and Support Service in Newcastle found accommodation for my son and I. It's not fancy but I'm grateful for somewhere to call home for the moment.

After many rejections from Centrelink, my social worker went to bat for me and Rome now gets a small fortnightly payment that we both live off.

I am desperate, but I refuse to go down. I cannot see a way out of this mess, and the only person who can help us is the Immigration Minister. I'm sure there are millions of people writing letters daily, pleading for clemency and understanding, but sometimes situations aren't black and white.

I'm exhausted and frightened but I must keep fighting for my child. Every day I must get up and continue putting one foot in front of the other and hope that one day soon someone will hear my story and we will be able to sort our way through this tangle of red tape that is trying to strangle us.

In a statement to, the Department of Immigration said: "The Department is aware of this case and encourages the individual to contact the Department to discuss her visa status and the possibility of providing work rights."

*Not his real name.

News Corp Australia

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      I work collaboratively with you to address the issues that are important to you. We do this together by exploring your concerns and developing a plan to achieve the success you desire. Although I am a Marriage and Family Therapist, I am neither for nor against marriage.  In fact, I believe all sorts of relationships bring people fulfillment and a sense of well-being.  My fundamental orientation is systemic therapy.  Psychological problems that afflict people are often related to the context of their lives and the quality of their interpersonal relationships.

      I work exclusively with adult individuals and couples (no kids!).  I specialize in anger, relationships, and communication issues (which include rage, cheating, depression, anxiety, domestic violence, and substance abuse), alternate lifestyles, and career counseling.
      This is a second career for me--I have lots of life experience!  After 27 years in high-tech executive management, traveling all over the country while managing a marriage, I went back to school and earned my MS and PhD degrees. When I began working on substance abuse and domestic violence as an intern in 2005, I realized that all my life experiences gave me special insights into the problems that people were trying to overcome. I officially began my career as a psychotherapist in 2007.
      My entire career, first in business, then in psychotherapy, has been dedicated to how individuals and groups organize and work cooperatively to achieve their goals.  I am serious about psychotherapy, but I like to laugh, too.  My sessions are intense, but never depressing or boring!  I use several well-regarded test instruments to help me identify exactly what you are experiencing. For example, I use one test instrument that measures the quality and degree of anger.  Knowing this information allows me to tailor each therapy session to your needs.
      In addition to being a Florida Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MT#2443), I hold the following certifications: Anger Resolution; Batterer's Intervention Program (BIP) Facilitator; Trauma Resolution; U.S. Dept. of Transportation Substance Abuse Professional (SAP); SMART Recovery Facilitator; Hypnotherapist; Life Coach.
      I understand that you may wish to use your insurance to help pay for your therapy.  Not a problem!  My associate, Robin, will electronically submit all of the necessary paperwork to your insurance company for you.  We do not accept Medicare or Medicaid.

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