on the power of Words... 
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click to enlarge img. a gardenburger lunch http://www.gardenburger.com/
craving aloo jeera.. will make it soon.. a variation here - http://journals.aol.com/ooonadine/ooonadinesnyvettepeacefulblog/entries/2008/06/01/june-is-caribbean-heritage-month......../1923
I've made it! 09.03.08 -- It's not too good to let a craving go for too long! This is very delicious, spicy & krispy outside, with a soft interior!
My Boo really luvs it too! 
an. alt. alu fry can be made with methi leaves.
other iron chef's Cat Cora recipes for Morningstar Farms Vegetarian Products ! - http://www.seeveggiesdifferently.com/recipe_cat_cora.aspx
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in 2008 I think we have almost every major religion represented in our family.[from Christianity, 7th Day Adventist , Islam, Judaism, Catholicism & more..]
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amadan Mubarak, to My muslim Friends & Relatives ( 2 delicious biriyani recipes/tutorials from me! here - http://journals.aol.com/ooonadine/ooonadinesnyvettepeacefulblog/entries/2008/04/02/mellow..april-2008-/1860 & another one here http://journals.aol.com/ooonadine/ooonadinesnyvettepeacefulblog/entries/2007/06/30/hotta-than-july-again..../1372 other Epicurious on Ramadan cuisine! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26454969/
Enjoy the vegetarian biryani!
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(a grilled zucchini hoagie)
Events/ Interests
there was a nice article in Everybody's magazine vo.33#5 on
Retired
Tuskegee Airmen of Jamaican heritage being honored to read more go here - for info on surviving Major Victor Terrelonge http://www.southfloridacaribbeannews.com/story.asp?ID=4313 go here for info on recently deceased airman Lt. Col. Charles "Chuck" Dryden - http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/06/26/obit.dryden.ap/index.html & here for Everybody's Caribbean Magazine's article ( how to subscribe) -
http://www.everybodysmag.com/ other older articles on topic - http://www.golocaljamaica.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1205158091
Annual International Locks Conference Natural Hair, Health & Beauty Expo
( philly in Oct.)
http://www.locksconference.com/
a trailer for the film Trouble the Water! - http://www.troublethewaterfilm.com/
Happenings from Bim!
School children in Barbados get free bus transportation! - http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/news-10367--26-26--.html & Almost US $92 MIL in profit for C&W Barbados http://www.sknvibes.com/Business/NewsDetails.cfm/6326
Poets for Lupus event! (oct) - http://www.spokenvizions.com/
Africa in Mexico exhibit philly ( sept) - http://www.lavozcolorado.com/news_pr.php?nid=12434 -other info same topic - http://www.golocaljamaica.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1166472583/38 & http://www.golocaljamaica.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1195564328/45
Morocco's African roots -a Gnawa Music ! -http://www.reuters.com/article/artsNews/idUSLR13523420080914 more on gnawa music fr. archives - http://journals.aol.com/ooonadine/ooonadinesnyvettepeacefulblog/entries/2006/09/24/autumns-finally-here--loving-it/876
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dilemma - vegetarian in barbados, you can check these places - http://www.happycow.net/north_america/caribbean/barbados/index.html or check the seventh day adventist cafes for leads - or order "sides" @ the major eateries. or get creative with the menus at the indian, chinese or greek restaurants! http://www.barbados.org/orestcs.htm & http://www.barbados.org/maprstin.htm or hit up chefette in a pinch for a potato roti, or pineapple & corn pizza or veggie burger & coleslaw. http://www.chefette.com/chefette_menu.cfm?Cat=117 or go to Relative's home & borrow the kitchen or to your Mother-in-laws to cook - prepare a feast! & invite everybody! :)================================================
Health
on Water Births - the Pros & Cons! - http://www.pregnancy-period.com/waterbirth.html & http://www.babyworld.co.uk/information/birth/waterbirth/advantages.asp & http://www.naturemoms.com/having-a-waterbirth.html
great news for juicing Moms! - fr. a June 2008 study, 100% natural fruit juices, not linked to Obesity in Children ! - http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/109571.php
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Art
upcoming!
Second Annual International Caribbean Art Fair NYC http://www.prweb.com/releases/caribbean/art/prweb1244844.htm & http://www.icafair.com/about/index.html
recedorating & feathering the nest...I've misplaced a mask , purchased on one of our jaunts to Puerto Rico- meaning _ i will tear up the garage & attic soon looking for it! - Here's a good article on the beautiful masks of Loiza ! - http://www.elyunque.com/vejigante.htm - one of my fav. places on that island ? el junque! :) -- a cool tool for photography -http://www.thepluginsite.com/products/photowiz/contrastmaster/index.htm
FELA ! THE MUSICAL - http://www.playbill.com/news/article/121224.html & http://www.felaoffbroadway.com/
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Literary
a review of
Long Time Walk on Water -http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20080831/arts/arts5.html
&
http://www.joanbarbarasimon.com/JoanBarbaraSimon/joan-barbara-simon.html
Dave Eggers- What is the What? (lost boy sudan) - http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/24/books/review/Prose.t.html
the Valentino Achak Deng Foundation - http://www.valentinoachakdeng.org/
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Music
Vlad plays Chopin ( the pianist not the impaler)
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhnRIuGZ_dc
Roots Sisters
live ( reggae) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zedqe68AFQs
Seed- the Roots - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFb9UqELX8w
Someone luv's You Honey! JC Lodge - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujaDdFxPygs & Lovin You! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlCqG1UeoW4
CLAUDE MONNET - VOODOO BOUNCE - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGHpQBg4reo&feature=related
Jephté Guillaume music! - http://www.myspace.com/jephteguillaume =================================================
until next entry walk good! ~ peace nyao! 
ONE. ((family love, unity, understanding, positivity, building bridges & communication, for future progress.))
my Son luvs carrot pudding!
