Tuesday, September 30, 2008
CHECK OUT E-CUBED
We spoke to Cathy Cann this morning on the Most Music Morning Show. Cathy is a 15 years old, who since the age of 8, has been driven to help less fortunate children acquire the means to obtain school supplies in order for them to complete their academics. At the age of 12 years old, Cathy started a charitible organization called E-Cubed to further her efforts.Cathy is organizing a benefit concert and all proceeds will be donated to local and international literacy programs. Targeted organizations include Haiti Lumiere de Demaine, Literacy Volunteers of America (www.proliteracy.org) and Distressed Children International (www.distressedchildren.org). Cathy's goal is to raise at least $10,000.
On Saturday, October 4th, performing artists from local performing arts academies along with up and coming Hip Hop/R&B performers will perform in an exciting evening of comedy, dance, theatre and song. The showtime is 8:00pm – 10:30pm at David Wooster Middle School , located on 150 Lincoln Street , Stratford , CT.
Admission is $10 Students, $15 adults. Advance purchase tickets using Paypal ecubedcc@yahoo.com or send your check / money order to: E-Cubed c/o HLD 1100 Essex Place Stratford, CT 06615. Questions? Then email us at ecubedcc@yahoo.com or call (203) 521-2750. Tickets may also be purchased at the door.
Monday, September 29, 2008
WILD WEST CHILI FEST RECIPES
WINNER: Laurie O'Keefe
Chop 2lbs steak into bite size pieces. Sautee to med-rare. Set aside. Add to pan; 2 cans or 12 plum tomatoes (peeled and chopped small) 8 cloves of garlic (sliced), 2 large vidalia onions, 2 red peppers (both chopped) Cook all down. add 1/4 cup chili powder, 1 tblspn red pepper, mince 6 jalapenos add to pot. Lastly add 2 cans red kidney beans, 2 cans cannelini beans, 1/4 cup brandy. Serve with diced chives, jalapenos and sour cream.
2nd Place: Barbara Wood
1 1/2 ground beef 1/2 tsp salt 10oz can french onion soup 1 tblsp chili powder 2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 2 cans red kidney beans drained 6oz can tomato paste 8 oz can tomato sauce 2 tsp hershey's cocoa 10 oz coke (not diet) brown beef in 2 tblsp oil.Break up beef as it browns. Sprinkle with salt and pack down firmly into pan. Cover and heat 20 minutes on low heat. Put onion soup in food processor and process for 1 minute and add to beef and mix. Simmer 5 minutes on low heat. Add chili powder, cumin and pepper. Add kidney beans tomato paste and tomato sauce. Heat about 20 minutes. Stir in cocoa and coke. Heat and serve.
3rd Place: Michael Barone
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil 1 Lb Ground Sirloin 1 Lb Ground Pork 1 Large Onion, Finely Diced 2 Jalapeno Peppers, Seeded & Diced 3 Cloves Garlic, Crushed 4 Tablespoons Ground Cumin 1 Tablespoon Ground Cayenne Pepper 1 Tablespoon Mexican Oregano 1 Tablespoon Sea Salt 12 Ounces Dark Beer, Like Bohemia 1 28 Ounce Can Tomato Sauce 2 15 Ounce Cans Goya Premium Black Beans 2 15 Ounce Cans Goya Small White Beans 2 15 Ounce Cans Goya Small Red Beans 1. In a large pan, brown ground meats, onion & jalapeno in olive oil over medium high heat, stirring frequently. 2. Mix in garlic, cumin & cayenne, cooking for 3 minutes. 3. Stir in beer, salt & oregano, and allow to come to a boil. 4. Puree 1/2 cup each of black beans, white beans, and red beans. 5. Add tomato sauce, whole beans, and bean puree to mixture and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring frequently. 6. Adjust seasoning with salt & cayenne. 7. Serve with cilantro, shredded jack cheese, tortilla chips, chopped onion, chopped jalapeno, and sour cream on the side to garnish. Total cooking time, 1 hour.
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Thursday, September 25, 2008
ARE YOU A SHOPAHOLIC? TAKE THIS SIMPLE TEST
University professors have developed a simple test for you to take to determine if you may be a shopaholic. 1-in-20 Americans fit the compulsive buyer description. Men are just as likely as women. The test asks you to rate the following, based on a sliding scale of 1-to-7. Where one is never and 7 is often.1. My closet has unopened shopping bags in it
2. Much of my life centers around buying things
3. I buy things I don’t need
4. I buy things I did not plan to buy
5. Others might consider me a “shopaholic”
6. I consider myself an impulse purchaser
If you earn a score higher than 25, you’re probably a “Shopaholic”. Or an even faster “Shopaholic” test is to check the balance on your credit card bill.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
IMPACT OF WALL STREET BAILOUT BECOMING CLEARER
Q & A: What this means for your job, your mortgage and your taxes by MSNBCClick HERE for the complete article.
Monday, September 15, 2008
CAN YOU HELP?
DISASTER VICTIMS NEED YOUR HELP TODAY. THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES, DISASTERS ARE DESTROYING HOMES AND DEVASTATING LIVES, DISASTERS LIKE THE RECENT HURRICANES. YOU CAN HELP VICTIMS OF DISASTERS BY SUPPORTING THE AMERICAN RED CROSS DISASTER RELIEF FUND. THIS FUND ENABLES THE RED CROSS TO PROVIDE SHELTER, FOOD, COUNSELING AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF DISASTERS.Click HERE to find out how you can help.
Monday, September 15, 2008
EAT THIS NOT THAT
Not all burgers are created equal. Take America's two most famous burgers, the Whopper with Cheese and the Big Mac. A fair fight, right? Well, if you go for the Arch alternative, you'll save 220 calories over the BK behemoth. Use that strategy for every burger you eat in 2008 and you'll save 22,000 calories—the equivalent of 6 pounds of body fat.See, the way you pick your favorite fixes—from burgers to banana splits—could help you make the transition from chubby to chiseled.
Monday, September 15, 2008
GAS GOUGING CONCERN IN CONNECTICUT
In the wake of Ike, there are concerns about gas gouging across the country and right here in Connecticut.Major refineries in Ike's path were shutdown in Texas and the Gulf of Mexico. The result? Higher demand on fuel.
Triple A reports gas shot up ten cents Friday into Saturday and now state officials are aggressively monitoring gas prices over the next several days.
Governor Rell asked the Department of Consumer Protection to monitor prices and Attorney General Richard Blumenthal says his office sent out investigators to check prices over the weekend and into the coming week to make sure prices stay fair.
If you suspect gouging call the state hotline at 1-800-824-2649.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
RESOURCES FOR COPING WITH BULLYING
Helping our children cope with bullies can be a difficult task, but there are some excellent books available to help you through the process.
One of the leading authors on the subject is Jodee Blanco and she has written two books on the subject, "Please Stop Laughing at Me" which details how she was bullied all the way through high school, and how the traditional responses to bullying don't work or make things worse.
Her follow-up book "Please Stop Laughing at Us" is a resource to help the bullied one and his/her parents, as well as school teachers and administrators. Jodee has become one of the foremost campaigners to stop bullying today, speaking across the country.
BOTH BOOKS ARE AVAILABLE ON AMAZON
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
4th ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER BREAKFAST CHALLENGE
Kick start your fall season and join community businesses for the 4th Annual Kennedy Center Breakfast Challenge, September 17, 2008, 8:00-9:30 a.m. at The Circle Diner in Fairfield. Be a Team Leader or a Team Player and help raise money for individuals with disabilities and special needs. There are plenty of awards to win, plenty of great food and camaraderie. Any questions, please contact Jennifer Sredzinski at The Kennedy Center, 203-365-8522 ext. 216 or jsredzinski@kennedyctr.org. Solict donations for your team or donate to the Breakfast Challenge. Don't miss out on one of the best early morning networking opportunities of the year
Friday, September 5, 2008
PREPARE A GO KIT
When preparing for a possible emergency situation, it's best to think first about the basics of survival: fresh water, food, clean air and warmth.
JOIN OUR LADIES GOLF TOURNAMENT!
We are in our 4th year of the STAR 99.9 Ladies Only Golf Tournament, and we hope you'll consider joining us!
This morning we spoke to Michael Bisciglia, Vice President of St. Vincent's Medical Center Foundation about how important the funds raised from this golf tournament are to those fighting cancer. Proceeds from the STAR 99.9 Ladies Golf Tournament benefit St. Vincent's Swim Across the Sound.
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