Friday food Simple Plan, Today's theme: Variations on a Berry. Finally-after a long winter and late spring-it's strawberry picking season! I love strawberries, especially fresh-picked ones. Yum. And there are so many things you can do with strawberries. Here are three, two of which are classic favorites for me and one which is new. First: Simple as can be. But a bit deceptive-do you think that's ice .cream on the berries? Whipped cream? Nope. It's sour cream. A dab of sour cream with a pinch of brown sugar.

The Next Big Threat: EMP concert, Paul Weyrich does not mince words. And with a confrontation with Iran appearing more and more likely, we had best be prepared. Via FrontPage Magazine (emphasis mine): It now has been four years since Dr. William Graham, Science Advisor to President Ronald W. Reagan and Chairman of the General Advisory Committee on Arms Control and Disarmament, and a distinguished panel completed a study of High Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) and its potential effects upon this country. The conclusions.

Tour de France- It's anybody's race. Simple Plan tickets, Welcome to the 4th annual Masiguy Tour de France daily coverage. As in years past, all I do is read the same news the rest of you do- maybe watch the stage highlights on TV- and then write my coverage with my own spin. and my amazing insight and wit. or something like that. Now and again, I might get a touch of insider news from a few contacts here and there, so stay tuned for that possibility. Today, on this fabulous 4th of July, we'll start off with a bit of team coverage and a preview.

Doing commuter rail right by 2012 OK, after attending a couple of public meetings, reading the H-GAC report summary, and having an in-depth meeting with Christof (and thinking about his five questions), I think we've come to a consensus on what the right answer.".phase.".commuter rail program (here's my first post on the topic). Those who remember.".Commuter rail is the wrong ride.".op-ed from a few years ago - which Barry handed out at the H-GAC public meeting - might wonder why I've changed my mind. I will. live.

Corkdork in Cork (Ireland) I know my postings have been scanty these days, but the last couple of weeks has been a mad dash to finish up school for the kids, pack them off to various camps, and then pack ourselves up for more than two weeks in Ireland. We're really here for a celebratory return to herself's roots on for a landmark birthday, and coincidentally a not-so-landmark birthday for me in Cork City. Big thanks to Boo.com (a Euro-Yelp) for a couple of great eating suggestions, first in Dublin, then in Cork. Simple Plan concert tickets.

Love, friday (glass half-full edition) In honor of being awakened by my child (not the unborn one) at 5:00 a.m. for the day today - after wake-ups at both 2:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. - I present to you.".the glass is half-full version.".of this week's love.riday? Love being reminded that Baby Amelia will not be born with a consistent schedule by my son, Jackson. The one who's been teasing us with 11-hour sleep-straight-through nights for, oh, a year and a half or so, and just decided now to stir things up again. It's all good, right. music.

A teenage diet plan that works When you want to lose weight, skipping meals is never the answer. Teens are at a vulnerable stage and take peer pressure very seriously. They worry about their appearance which can cause those who are overweight to take drastic measures. Good food and exercise The best teenage diet plan provides the proper nutrients that are needed to build healthy bones and maintain overall good health from the inside out. Your doctor can advise you on the best plan for your specific needs. Tickets.

The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins: my review I admit that I bought it some time ago and read it quickly; I just got through with a slower rereading of it. What it has The book basically starts out by countering the idea that religious beliefs are somehow entitled to a certain amount of respect just because they are religious beliefs. Dawkins then goes on to discuss the God Hypothesis and what he means by that. In a nutshell, by ?god? Dawkins is referring to a supernatural entity that either currently acts or has acted in some superna. Simple Plan tour tickets.

The Pink Miu Miu Bag Imagine this lovely white patchwork Miu Miu tote below (left) in the pink of plastic ring bag, and you get what I've been carrying (almost everyday) for almost three weeks now. It is absolutely the perfect bag for the SS08. It's summery, feminine and fun, with the pink being just light enough that it does not clash with any color I wear. I was getting bored of the standard black and classic prints in my collection. The style is also very casual and big enough for absolutely everything I need-. Simple Plan ticket broker.

Transforming Bad Habits Tickets for Simple Plan, Your habits have been developed from early childhood as the result of things you have chosen to do, or not to do. Your entire life is the result of your past choices and decisions. And like all of us, you probably have some bad habits that have held you back from your true potential. But here's the good news: Since you are always free to choose, you can make new choices and decisions today that will determine what happens to you in the future. One of your main objectives in life is to develop .