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SEPTEMBER 2010
Tips to Simplify
Your Beauty Regime
Events In and
Around Calgary
Library Programs
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SEPTEMBER 2010
THE KINCORA VIEW
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In Our City
Elected Officials
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Country Hills
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Childrens
Programs
•Homework
Help: Wed. Sep.
29 – Dec. 8, 6:30
p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Grades 3 to 6.
•Readers’ Theatre: Sep. 28,
4:00 p.m. – 5:00
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Adult Programs
•Talking With Your Kids About
Sexuality: Sep. 28, 6:30 p.m. –
8:30 p.m.
•Successful Aging: Sep. 21,
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Visit www.calgarypubliclibrary.com
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Highlights from
Calgary’s 2010
Civic Census
The 2010 Civic Census results for
the period from April 2009 to April
2010 show that Calgary’s population has reached 1,071,515. This is
an increase of 6,060 residents from
April 2009.
This represents a significant slowdown in the growth of Calgary’s
population. This year’s percent of
population growth, 0.57%, is the
smallest since 1984 when the overall population decreased by 0.14%.
Rotana
Located on the corner of 6th St. and
6th Ave. S.W., this unique restaurant
offers a unique selection of Mediterranean and Western cuisine. This
restaurant draws a diverse crowd. It
is not uncommon to find people playing chess, cards or backgammon at
the table next to you. The laid back
atmosphere is refreshing and fun.
The food, however, cannot be praised
enough. Manager Mike Hasna conjured up flavours that literally caused
me to salivate. The Fattouch salad
with Rotana’s special pomegranate dressing left me craving more.
I definitely recommend trying the
Babaganoush Dip made with roasted
egg plant and served with grilled
pita wedges. The Stuffed Grape
Leaves with lemon herb rice were
the best I’ve ever tasted. The Lamb
and Chicken kabobs were fabulously
seasoned, tender, and succulent. For
a lighter fresh flavour, I suggest the
Mediterranean Linguine. For those
less daring there are western options
which include steak, salmon, chicken,
and even a burger to choose from.
For desert, the baklava is decadent
and will leave your taste buds pleasantly pleased.
Step out of your everyday routine
and try something new, you won’t
regret it!
Megan Hidson
Food * * * * *
Atmosphere * * * * *
Service * * * *
Restaurant Review
THE KINCORA VIEW
SEPTEMBER 2010
5
In Our City
Events In and Around Calgary
Calgary Highland Games: Sep. 4,
Shouldice Park. Features highland
dancing, traditional heavy events,
Scottish food samples and pipes.
www.calgaryhighlandgames.org
Calgary Bridal Expo: Sep. 12, BMO
Centre. Features fashion shows, a
wedding gown sale and hundreds of
Calgary's top wedding specialists.
www.bridalexpo.ca
Calgary Pride Parade: Sep 5, starts
at 8 st. S.W. & 8 ave. S.W. Calgary's
gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender community celebrate diversity.
www.pridecalgary.ca
Pilobolus Dance Theatre: Sep. 16 –
18, Jubilee. Imaginative and athletic
fusion of extreme acrobatics and pure
dance. www.albertaballet.com
Spruce Meadows Masters: Sep. 8 –
12. Spruce Meadows. See the world's
best equestrian athletes compete for
over two million dollars in prize
money at this exciting international
show jumping tournament.
www.sprucemeadows.com
Primal at the Calgary Zoo: Sep. 10,
Calgary Zoo. Get your caveman on
with The Calgary Zoo’s Annual Fundraiser. www.calgaryzoo.com
Mutt Strut 2010: Sep. 11, 9:00 a.m. –
1:00 p.m. Mitford Park, Cochrane.
Collect pledges, win great prizes, raise
money for the shelter and join this
fun walk for dogs along the riveri n
Cochrane! www.cochranehumane.com
Heritage Park Fall Fair: Sep. 11 –
12, Heritage Park. Celebrate our
rural roots. Learn how to churn butter
and make old-fashioned ice cream.
Enjoy heritage crafts and traditional
agricultural demonstrations.
www.heritagepark.ca
2nd Annual Haultain and First
Street Festival: Sep. 12, 11:00 a.m.
– 5:30 p.m. Haultain Park and
1st St. S.W. A free event to showcase
the best of community, sustainability,
and the urban experience.
www.victoriapark.org
Tickets, admission or registration may be required
for events. Event details are believed correct as of
press time but may change at any time.
Calgary Home + Interior Design
Show: Sep. 16 – 19. BMO Centre. Get
inspired with helpful advice, money
saving solutions and shop with 375+
of Calgary's favourite retailers.
www.calgaryhomeshow.com
4-H Rodeo: Sep. 17 – 19. Stampede
Park. Competitions include
Barrel Racing, Thread the Needle,
Pole Bending, Breakaway Roping,
Cow Riding, Goat Tying.
www. calgarystampede.com
Terry Fox Run: Sep. 19, 11:00 a.m.
Eau Claire Market. Walk, run, rollerblade or cycle a 1 km, 5 km, or 10 km
route to commemorate Terry Fox, a
young cancer sufferer who, 30 years
ago, attempted to run across Canada
to raise money for research into the
disease. www.terryfox.org
Walk A Mile In Her Shoes: Sep. 20,
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Olympic
Plaza. In support of the YWCA to help
women and their children take steps
to walk away from domestic violence.
www.walkamile.ca
Calgary International Film Festival:
Sep. 24 – Oct. 3. Various venues. From
enlightening documentaries to compelling dramas and international films,
there is no shortage of thought-provoking movies. www.calgaryfilm.com
11th Annual Ambulance Chasers
Charity Run and Walk: Oct. 1,
7:00 p.m. Join the Calgary EMS
Foundation for a family fun run or
walk with numerous prizes for participants. Contact Pat at 403-955-9607
or pat.weigel@emsfoundation.ca
Playing for Change Concert: Oct.
13, 8:00 p.m. MacEwan Hall, U of C.
Join Inn from the Cold for an evening
celebrating our community’s commitment to ending homelessness, featuring international musical sensation
Playing for Change. Tickets: $35.
www.innfromthecold.org
Concerts
•Bobby Curtola, Sep. 4, Deerfoot
Inn & Casino.
•Johnny Reid: Sep. 27, Jubilee
•The Beach Boys: Sep. 30, Jubilee
•Nitty Gritty Dirt Band: Oct. 16,
Deerfoot Inn & Casino
•Great Big Sea: Oct. 27, Jubilee
•B.B. King: Nov. 8, Jubilee
•Tony & Tina’s Wedding: Nov. 18,
The Wedding Pavilion
•Barra MacNeils Christmas Concert: Nov. 24, Knox United Church
•Stuart McLean Vinyl Café
Christmas: Dec. 2 & 3, Jubilee
SEPTEMBER 2010
THE KINCORA VIEW
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In Our City
Calgary Connection
The Samaritan Club of Calgary is a
women’s charity dedicated to helping
working Calgarians who need financial
aide for sudden medical or daily living
emergencies.We send kids to camps,
give scholarships, support tutoring and
the Milk Program and give newborn
layette packages to over 300 needy.
Attend our Rummage Sale, Sat. Sep.
25, 9:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. HillhurstSunnyside CC. www.samaritanclub.ca.
Building Blocks, A Resource and
Activity Fair for 50+: Sat. Sep. 25,
Cardel Place (11950 Country Village
Link N.E.), 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Drop in, bring your swimsuit and active
wear and come out and try something
new and fun!
The Calgary Foothills Primary Care
Network After Hours Clinic is an
urgent care centre available to patients
living in N.W. Calgary and Cochrane.
You can access the clinic by phoning
HealthLink at 403-943-LINK (5465).
Open weekdays 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
& weekends and holidays 10:00 a.m. –
3:00 p.m. www.cfpcn.ca.
Depression Research Study – Volunteers Needed: The Depression
Research Laboratory at the U of C is
investigating the relationship between
mood and thinking. If you are an adult
between 18 and 65, have had one or
more previous episodes of depression
but are not currently depressed, please
call Laurie Ching at 403-455-5963. All
inquiries will be kept confidential.
Minkha Sweaters Sale: Sat. Sep.
18, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Oakridge
Community Centre, 9504 Oakfield
Drive S.W. Support an indigenous
micro-industry that enables the Bolivian women of Cochabamba to become
self-sufficient and to provide education and opportunity for their children.
Sweaters, coats, ponchos, hats and
scarves will be available for direct sale.
For more information, please go to
www.minkhasweaters.com.
Our Foster Children Need Your
Help! The Wood’s Homes Foster Care
Network provides family-based care
to children 0 to 18 years. If you would
like to know more about becoming a
foster parent, contact us at 403-2704102 or www.woodshomes.ca.
604 Air Cadet Squadron Open
House: Sep. 14, 6:30 p.m. Mewata
Armoury, 801-11th St. S.W. For youth
aged 12 to 19. Opportunities exist in
the Squadron’s award winning military
band, airplane modeling club, drill team
and public speaking program. 403-2630300, www.604moose.ca.
Infant and Child Scientists Wanted:
U of C researchers are looking for
children 4 months to 10 years to participate in our research projects. Easy
and accessible parking, available days,
evenings, and weekends. Call 403-2204955 or email child@ucalgary.ca. Visit
http://psychology.ucalgary.ca/CCD/
child/ for more information.
Calgary Block Parent Association
2010/11 School Calendar: Purchase
a 16-month calendar and contribute to
community safety. 403-269-6460 or
www.CalgaryBlockParent.ca.
Blood Donor Clinics: Bow Valley
Church: 5300 53 ave. N.W. in the gymnasium. Sat. Sep. 4, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00
p.m.& Foothills Alliance Church: 333
Edgepark blvd N.W. in the main gymnasium. Sat. Sep. 25, 9:30 a.m. –
2:30 p.m. Call 1-888-2-DONATE.
Calgary Homeshare Program: A
program that matches homeowners
(65 years +, reside in Calgary and
have a room to offer) and homeseekers
(students over 18 who want affordable
housing and are willing to exchange
services for reduced living expenses).
If you are interested, call 403-266-6200
or visit www.calgaryseniors.org.
Guiding’s 100th Anniversary: Oct. 3,
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Parkdale United
Church, 2918 8 ave N.W. For former
Girl Guide members. Please preregister
by emailing homecoming@calgarygirlguides.com or calling 403-283-8348,
ext 222. $10 at the door & a Food
Bank donation.
Vital Conversations 2010: Fri. Sep.
24, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Crowfoot Library. Community discussion on what’s
working and what’s not, based on
quality of life issues raised in the 2009
Calgary’s VitalSigns Report. RSVP
required at 403-802-7305 or
rsvp2@thecalgaryfoundation.org.
Cultural Capital of Canada: The City
of Calgary is applying to the federal
Cultural Capitals of Canada program
to be designated a “Cultural Capital of
Canada” in 2012. As part of The City of
Calgary’s application, we want to know
what you want to see and do in your
community to celebrate arts and culture
in 2012. www.calgary2012.com.
Calling all N.W. Youth Ages 12 to
19: The 781 "Calgary" Air Cadets
Squadron is holding a new recruit
presentation on September 15 at 7:00
p.m. at 3304-33 St N.W. Bring your
birth certificate, Alberta Health Care
Card and your parent or guardian. For
more info or registration forms visit
www.781aircadets.ca.
SEPTEMBER 2010
THE KINCORA VIEW
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Your Family
Mommy Time
With the kids back in school, we
are supposed to have more time on
our hands right? It sure doesn’t feel
like it. The morning rush, laundry,
cleaning, shopping, errands, getting dinner on the table, and school
activities can take its toll on even
the most organized mom.
Taking time for ourselves gets lost
in the shuffle of running a household. Sitting in front of the TV
watching “The Mom Show” or “A
Baby Story” while we fold laundry
does not count. Nor am I talking
about the times we get together with
other mom’s at the local café either.
When is the last time you felt at
peace and relaxed? Here are a few
tips to help you relax during your
busy day:
•Aromatherapy can be a remedy for
stress, anxiety, depression, and even
the common cold. Most drug stores
have a section near the vitamins
with a wide variety of essential oils
to help create a sense of serenity
in your hectic life. Use the oil in a
candle diffuser or simply put a few
drops on a tissue and place nearby.
A few of my favourites are peppermint, lavender,
and pine.
•Herbal tea is another natural remedy
for stress. I don’t know what it is,
but sitting in a cozy chair wrapped in
a blanket, with a mug of chamomile
tea just puts me
at ease.
•Make time management the theme of
your year. Planning and staying pre-
pared will give you more free time
during the day and it will help keep
you from pulling your hair out when
something unexpected pops up.
By giving yourself some uninterrupted
time each day for relaxation you will
hopefully be able to find more peace
throughout your day to day life.
Megan Hidson
Help Relieve Stress with these Essential Oils
Essential oil Use to counteract
Mental/intellectual fatigue,
Basil
Bergamot
Cardamon
negativity, burn-out
Stress, tension, burn-out, anxiety
Positive mental attributes
Medical attributes
Aids concentration, clarity, enthusiasm
Helps fight colds,
bronchitis
Aids concentration, confidence, motivation, balance Helps coughs, asthma
Mental stress, burn-out,
confusion
Stress, fatigue
Aids clarity, concentration, direction, motivation
Burn-out, confusion, fatigue
Aids confidence
Colds
Lavender
oils
Stress, tension, mental exhaustion, anxiety, apprehension,
restlessness, agitation, burn-out
Aids clarity, balance, relaxation, rejuvenation,
rest, helps with work related stress a natural
holistic approach.
Lemon
Stress, apathy, lethargy, indecision, mental blockage/fatigue
Mental fatigue, overwork,
sluggishness, lethargy, apathy
Loss of memory, strain,
overwork, fatigue, sluggishness,
lethargy
Aids concentration, clarity, memory, direction,
calm
Aids regeneration, refreshment, concentration,
vitality
Aids energy, creativity, clarity, concentration
Flu, bacterial infections,
headache, migraine,
asthma, boosts immune
system
Colds, asthma, general
tonic
Headaches, migraine
Cinnamon
Ginger
Peppermint
Rosemary
Helps coughs,
headaches
Invigorates, aids positivity
Headaches, fatigue,
boosts immune system
Source: www.aromatherapy-stress-relief.com
THE KINCORA VIEW
SEPTEMBER 2010
11
Your Health
4 of the Best Ways to Tank Your Metabolism
I know you want long lasting fitness
and fat loss results. There is too much
misinformation out there and I’m here
to break down some of it for you.
What are the top metabolism mistakes that
most people make?
What affect do these
mistakes have on your
progress?
Take a look:
# 4: Diet Pills
If there was actually
any form or pill or
magic bullet, do you
not think that we’d all
be looking our better?
Diet pills and aids is
a multi billion dollar
business. Marketing
experts find all your
hot buttons and they push them repeatedly to try to convince you to empty
your wallet. There is really no long
term solution that can be found in a
supplement. The only thing that will
lighten up is your wallet. Save your
money on this snake oil and invest
your money in whole and organic (as
much as possible) foods.
#3: Long Slow Cardio
I cannot stress it enough that long slow
cardio will not give you the body you
desire. Many fall prey to the slow plod
on the treadmill or around the block
because it’s easy to face on a day when
your energy is low. You may want to
just hop on the treadmill, barely break
a sweat and call it a day. Heck, I know
many that this is your every day workout and you wonder why you don’t
lose your muffin top. You need to do
high intensity
interval training. You need to
train intensely,
do things you’ve
never done to
achieve results
you’ve never
had. You need
to break a sweat
and go till you
want to drop. The
good news is that
your workouts
are short and you
can add a ton of
variety to these
sorts of workouts
so you never get bored.
#2: My Workout is Enough
Exercise, the right kind at the right
time will help your quest for a better
body, but it’s just the start. Metabolism
includes many different variables:
sleep, nutrition, fitness, stress management, etc., all of which work together
to help your body function at a higher
level. Don’t think that you can add 3
hours of exercise a week while maintaining a poor diet and sleep schedule
with crazy levels of stress and make
great progress. All things work synergistically to either expatiate your
progress or stop it in it’s tracks. Sadly,
many try exercise without looking at
"He who asks is a fool for five minutes, but he
who does not ask remains a fool forever."
Chinese proverb
any other lifestyle variables and when
they don’t get immediate results they
throw in the towel thinking that exercise isn’t effective.
An interesting fact is that lack of
sleep, or even mild sleep deprivation
can adversely affect the metabolism.
Sleep deprivation puts the body into
a similar biological state as sustained
calorie deprivation. Cortisol levels
are increased which in turn causes an
increase in insulin resistance which
means that foods are more easily
turned into stored fat as opposed to
being used for energy. As well, leptin
levels are decreased. Leptin is an
appetite suppressing hormone. In essence, your body thinks it’s in survival
mode: your appetite is increased and
food is stored more readily.
#1: Low Calorie Diets
In an effort to lose fat, many well
meaning people will try a diet that severely restricts calories. This is wrong
for so many reasons. First of all, with
a severe calorie deficit the body goes
into survival mode and tends to shut
down the metabolism. Then, when the
diet is ‘over’ so to speak, you will tend
to gain more weight while eating less
calories. Muscle is often sacrificed and
used for energy and so lean muscle
mass decreases with dieting. Again,
this tanks the metabolism because
muscle is metabolically active tissue
and you want as much of it as possible
to keep that metabolism working.
Fuelling the body is not like balancing
a cheque book: calories in, calories
burned and weight lost or gained.
There are a number of other factors
that play into this picture and this
equation is too simple and inaccurate.
Shawna Kaminski
THE KINCORA VIEW
SEPTEMBER 2010
13
Beauty
Tips to Simplify Your Beauty Regime Wear Socks for a
Minimalism ruled the fall 2010 runSleek Strands: Bring out the natural
Better Sleep
way, where smooth and super-straight
beauty of your hair by keeping your
locks à la Kate Moss were paired with
dewy bare faces and an
effortlessly cool smokey
eye. Get the look at
home by simplifying
your makeup regime using the basic beauty essentials already in your
faithful makeup kit.
Bare Face Beauty:
Embrace the “nomakeup” makeup trend
by giving your skin a
healthy-looking glow
with a homemade tinted
moisturizer. Dip one end
of a Q-tips cotton swab
into a face cream designed for dry skin, place on the back
of your hand. Dip the other end of the
Q-tip into your liquid foundation and
mix into the cream. Apply on the face
for a sheer and lightweight version of
your regular foundation with added
moisturization.
locks healthy and static-free. Place on
the palm of your hand
a small amount of
cream such as Pond's
Extra Rich Hydrating Skin Cream. Rub
both hands together
until almost all of the
product is absorbed.
Then gently run your
fingers through your
hair. The cream on
your hands will help
to tame the fly-aways
and static in seconds.
The Smokey Eye:
Always on-trend,
the smokey eye gets
an update this season with refined
shades of brown. Start with a chocolate brown eyeliner pencil (or make
your own eyeliner by mixing a brown
eyeshadow with a bit of Vaseline Petroleum Jelly). Rim the top and bottom
of your lash line. Continue applying
the eyeliner by creating a thick line to
the top eyelid (don't
worry about making the line look
perfect). With a
Q-tips cotton swab,
smudge the liner
on the top eyelid
and the bottom lash
line, until it's well
blended. Finish the
look, by curling
your lashes with an
eyelash curler and
applying several
coats of volumizing
black mascara.
News Canada
Do you have trouble sleeping? Researchers in the Netherlands discovered that women who wear socks in
bed fall asleep 27% faster than those
who sleep barefoot. Apparently warm
feet send a signal to the brain saying,
"sleep". Here are some other tips to
make it easier to get to sleep and stay
asleep:
•avoid caffeinated drinks, TV and
internet use before bed;
•have a hot bath with soothing music;
•use a sleep mask and/or earplugs to
block out distractions;
•try sleep enhancing herbal teas or
supplements such as l-theanine,
melatonin, 5-HTP, calcium and magnesium and GABA; and
•if you are hungry at bedtime eat
a small amount of slow digesting foods such as protein foods or
oatmeal.
If you have chronic sleep problems
be sure to consult your health care
practitioner.
News Canada
"Be kind, for everyone
you meet is fighting a
great battle."
Philo, ancient scholar
and philosopher
SEPTEMBER 2010
THE KINCORA VIEW
15
Travel & Destinations
Ways to Improve Your Travel Shots
You might think it would be strange to
ask an international aid photographer
about the best way to take those holiday photos, but Philip Maher, communications director at Christian Children's Fund of Canada, has travelled
to 80 countries in his lifetime while
taking pictures in every conceivable
environment. Maher is a professional
photographer and a father of two. He
offers these simple tips to improve
your vacation photos:
1. Don't shoot into the light. This is
the most common mistake. Ensure
the source of light (usually the sun) is
behind you.
2. Hold the camera steady. With digital
cameras, there is a tendency to hold
the camera a foot from your eye. This
blurs your images.
3. For spectacular images, avoid
noon-hour shots. You'll end up with
ugly, harsh shadows. Use morning or
late-afternoon light or avoid shadows
altogether by taking pictures on overcast days.
4. Do you ever wonder what to focus
on in a photo? It's the eyes. Don't
worry about the rest of the face.
5. Don't be afraid to rearrange your
subjects. Squish your kids' faces
together or ask dad to place his arm
around his daughter.
6. Take your family photos quickly.
Kids can be squirmy and they hate it
when mom or dad pull out the camera
and take 10 minutes (an eternity in
kid time) to set up and make the shot.
Taking photos of your kids is like ripping off a bandage—do it fast and they
won't mind next time.
7. Be patient and wait for action. Having the camera at the ready captures
those spectacular action images which
your children will remember into
adulthood.
8. If you end up travelling overseas to
a developing country, remember to ask
the locals for permission before taking
a picture. Building friendships will
help you to get those stunning images.
Quick, “through-the-window” grabs
are insensitive to the community and
usually result in poor images anyway.
Fortunately with digital cameras, you
can snap and delete bad shots. If you
would like to see a slideshow of images from Maher's trips overseas you
can find them online at
www.ccfcanada.ca/Photos.
Remember to take lots of photos.
News Canada
Dive at The Largest Reef in
Western Hemisphere
Mexico’s Mayan Riviera offers scuba
divers and snorkelers the thrill of
exploring the largest coral reef in the
Western Hemisphere.
The Mesoamerican Barrier Reef is
also the world's second longest barrier
reef. The Great Barrier Reef is the
largest coral reef in the world, roughly
parallel to the coast of Queensland,
Australia, for almost 2,000 km. Australia has almost 1/5th of the world's
reef area and most is located in the
Great Barrier Reef.
The Mesoamerican Reef system begins near Cancun and continues along
the whole length of the Riviera Maya
continuing southward to Guatemala.
Aquatic life at this reef is unrivalled.
It is home to more than 65 species of
stony coral, 350 species of mollusk
and more than 500 species of fish.
There are numerous species that live
in or around the reef system that are
endangered or under some degree of
protection, including sea turtles, the
West Indian Manatee, several crocodiles and certain corals such as the
black coral.
Manatees thrive in the reef system,
and here you can find one of the
world’s largest populations of these
sea creatures. The largest fish on the
planet, the Whale shark, also can be
found in some northern areas of the
reef system near Isla Contoy. These
giants of the fish world come to the
reef in social groups to eat and
to mate.
Whether you’re an experienced diver
or snorkeler, or just starting out, a
fantastic underwater experience is
just five hours away by plane from
Calgary.
SEPTEMBER 2010
THE KINCORA VIEW
17
Food & Drink
Grilled Two-Cheese Sandwich
with Tomatoes
Rose Reisman, a health and wellness
consultant and national spokesperson
for Breakfast for Learning, shares her
grilled cheese recipe that is quick, easy
and nutritious. “Opting for flavorful
unprocessed cheeses and cooking spray
instead of butter or oil, gives the classic
kid's recipe a healthy boost,” says Rose.
“Add carrot sticks and a glass of milk
for a complete and nutritious meal.”
•2 oz aged light cheddar cheese, thinly
sliced
•1 oz light mozzarella cheese, thinly
sliced
•4 slices plum tomato
•4 slices whole wheat bread
1. Divide the cheddar and mozzarella
between 2 slices of bread. Top with the
sliced tomatoes. Cover with the remaining 2 slices of bread. Lightly coat both
sides of each sandwich with cooking
spray.
2. Lightly coat a nonstick skillet with
cooking spray and place over medium
Whole grain brown rice, seasoned
with Mexican-inspired spices and ingredients, takes this skillet to the max.
Gluten-free and full of fresh ingredients, it offers celiacs a flavourful and
healthy recipe option.
heat. Grill the sandwiches for about 4
minutes per side, being careful not to
burn them.
Makes 4 servings. Per Serving (1/2
sandwich): 128 calories, 9 g protein, 14
g carbohydrates, 2.2 g fibre, 4.8 g fat,
2.4 g saturated fat, 11 mg cholesterol,
285 mg sodium.
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www.breakfastforlearning.ca
Lactose Intolerance Can be Managed
Don't be surprised if your body reacts
negatively to cheese, ice cream and
other milk based foods as you get
older. You may be lactose intolerant
and, unlike a milk allergy, a dietary
supplement can return your freedom.
Here's why: Lactose is the main sugar in milk, but it requires the lactase
enzyme to break it down for digestion. If the body stops producing lactase — which may happen naturally
with age — digestion difficulties can
cause bloating, gas, diarrhea and ab-
Mexican Skillet
Rice
dominal pain. However, you can replace the needed lactase enzyme with
a specially formulated dietary supplement that's sold over-the-counter
as Lactaid. Unlike an allergy to the
proteins in milk, lactose intolerance
can be managed with supplements (or
drops) when you need them. Be sure
to check with your doctor if you are
unsure about the cause of your digestion difficulties.
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•1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
•1 chopped medium onion
•1 tsp chili powder
•1 tsp ground cumin
•1/2 tsp salt
•3 cups cooked brown rice
•1, 16 oz can pinto beans, drained
•2, 4 oz cans diced green chilies
•1 seeded and chopped tomato (optional)
•Shredded Cheddar cheese (optional)
•Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
In large skillet over medium-high
heat, cook meat until brown, stirring
to crumble; drain fat. Add onion, chili
powder, cumin and salt; cook until
onion is tender. Stir in rice, beans and
chiles; cook until heated through. Top
with tomato, cheese and cilantro.
Makes 6 servings. Per serving: 398
calories, 20 g protein, 18 g fat, 39 g
carbohydrates, 7 g fibre, 57 mg cholesterol, 608 mg sodium.
News Canada, www.riceinfo.com
SEPTEMBER 2010
THE KINCORA VIEW
19
Worth Noting
Global Recession Fails to Quench
Thirst for Scotch
Exports of Scotch whisky reached
record levels last year with sales buoyant in France, the U.S., Latin America
and South Africa.
The Scotch Whisky Association
(SWA) said sales volumes of both
blended and malt whiskies had increased by 4% in 2009, despite a slow
start to the year blamed
on weak consumer
confidence and "destocking" by retailers.
The sales increase saw
the cash value of those
exports rise by 3%. The U.S. remains
the biggest single importer of whisky,
up 13%.
Did You Know?
•More people are killed annually by
donkeys than die in aircrashes.
•The world's youngest parents were 8
and 9 and lived in China in 1910.
•Bullet proof vests, fire escapes,
windshield wipers, and laser printers
were all invented by women.
•Intelligent people have more zinc
and copper in their hair.
•Honey is the only food that
doesn't spoil.
•Butterflies taste with their feet.
•Coca Cola was originally green.
HIV Rate Falling in Africa
The number of young people infected
with HIV in Africa is falling in 16
of the 25 countries hardest hit by the
virus, according to a new report by a
U.N. agency.
But AIDS continues to be the single
largest cause of mortality in sub-Saha-
ran Africa, says the report. Moreover,
in contrast to other world regions,
women and children are far more vulnerable to the disease in sub-Saharan
Africa. Of those Africans living with
HIV, 61% are women, while fully 90%
of all HIV-positive children in the
world are in sub-Saharan Africa.
"You can’t have the word TR_ST without the letter U."
Anonymous
"The quieter you become, the more you can hear."
Ram Dass
Net Migration and
Natural Increase
Up in Calgary
From April 2009 to April 2010, 4,154
more people moved away from Calgary than moved to Calgary. The last
time Calgary experienced a negative
net migration was 1992 when the net
migration was (-853).
Also according to the latest Civic
Census, natural increase (the result
of births over deaths) continued to be
a source of growth at 10,214, up 571
from last year’s figure of 9,643.
Housing Units Up,
While Vacancies
Grow
The number of housing units, both
existing and under construction, increased to 445,455 up from 438,663.
This is an increase of 6,792 from April
2009, says are latest Civic Census.
The number of vacant dwelling units
in Calgary increased from 13,012 in
2009 to 16,929 in 2010. The overall
vacancy rate in the city is 3.93%, up
from 3.08% in April 2009.
There are now 414,185 occupied
dwellings. Of this number, 292,627
or 70.65% are owner-occupied. In
2009, the comparable percentage
was 71.14%.