Pour brown rice and water into a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium- high heat, then reduce heat to medium- low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, about 40 minutes. Preheat a skillet over medium- high heat. Add turkey sausage, and cook until well browned on the outside, and no longer pink on the inside.

Remove cooked sausage, then stir in garlic and onion. Cook for a few minutes until the onion softens and begins to turn translucent. Add green pepper and cook for 2 minutes.

Pour in half of the vegetable stock along with the tomatoes and pimiento. Season to taste with red pepper flakes, Cajun seasoning, and pepper. Cook until the liquid has almost completely evaporated. Stir in sausage with remaining vegetable broth, and simmer until all is hot. Serve sausage mixture over brown rice.

I made this for our Thanksgiving feast, and made it exactly as written, then tasted. Besides being far too tart ( which, after reading reviews, I was prepared to add sugar, but I gave the written recipe a fighting chance as written) , but also, even with such bold, flavorful ingredients, I found it rather & quot; flat& quot; or & quot; lacking& quot; . I started the & quot; tweaking& quot; with a tablespoon of sugar and additional pinch of salt. Better, but not there. It just had no depth. So another tablespoon of sugar went in, followed by more dijon and eventually about 3 times the garlic.

A volunteer taster agreed that it just seemed really one dimensional, so finally with the addition of 1/ 2 tsp thyme and three green onions it was really a lovely dressing, but by then, it was not this recipe at all, thus the three stars. This all surprised me because I took that first bite expecting to love it.

I just found it lacking, but a nice base for additional flavor.

Mi first meal with Pork Spare Ribs. My in- laws really loved it. I had 3 lb of pork but did not change any of the ingredient. It was perfect as is. Just like others, after 6- 8 hours in the slow cooker, I put it on the tray, put some bbq sause over it and let it stay for 10 minutes in 400 degree oven.

That was it was a bit dryer, and more appealing to eat. Also, the sauce was really good with mashed potatoes. Not too strong, not too blend. . . just perfect.

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F or grill to medium- high. Center one chicken breast half on each sheet of Reynolds Wrap& # 174; Non- Stick Foil with non- stick ( dull) side toward food. Combine cumin, cinnamon, salt and pepper; sprinkle 1/ 2 teaspoon mixture all over chicken. Combine tomatoes with remaining spice mixture; spoon beside chicken. Arrange zucchini strips over chicken and tomatoes.

Bring up foil sides. Double fold top and ends to seal packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside. Repeat to make two packets. Bake 20 to 22 minutes on a cookie sheet in oven. OR grill 10 to 12 minutes in covered grill.

* I increased the # of eggs to 6. & # 10; & # 10; I made these for a baby shower and every single person LOVED these. I had never made them and was nervous making a new recipe, but I am so glad I did. & # 10; & # 10; Some people have halved the biscuits, but I did not. With the extra eggs, the combo was GREAT. & # 10; I did half with mushroom/ green onion for those at the shower that didn' t want bacon and those were yummy too! & # 10; & # 10; This will DEFINITELY be made again!

Get the fiesta started this Thursday to celebrate Cinco De Mayo. Here are a few must- try recommendations with everything from taco bars to free tequila shots.

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Add a taco bar and tequila, of course. – $ 3 taco bar – carne asada, al Pastor They also have a location in Santa Cruz if you’ re on the other side of the hill. Chicago, IL – Lottie’ s, The Pony, Frontier Want to try a few different places? Join the Trolley Pub Crawl stocked with free Dos Equis and Dobel Tequila. Hop the trolley at Lottie’ s at 7pm and The Pony at 8pm.

At Lottie’ s you can get: $ 3 Dos Equis, $ 5 call tequilas, $ 2 chips & amp; salsa, $ 1 tacos. Or stop at The Pony for: $ 5 Maestro Dobel Margaritas, $ 5 call tequila shots, $ 3 Dos Equis, 1/ 2 off nachos and quesadillas. Atlanta, GA – If fresh home- made salsa is your thing, be sure to stop at this Buckhead cafe & amp; bar.

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Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and mushrooms; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Push onion mixture to the side of the skillet, and place the butter in the center of the skillet. Add calf' s liver, one slice at a time.

Cover and cook until lightly browned, flipping liver slices once, 5 to 6 minutes. Cut liver slices in half. Whisk together flour, water, and beef bouillon in a bowl until combined. Pour mixture into the skillet; cook and stir until gravy thickens, then add red wine. Cook for 2 more minutes.

Remove from heat and serve.

I managed to make these brownies last night in between the pain.

I went to dental to have some work done because I experienced sudden and kinda intense teeth sensitivity but the work caused a lot of pain in the muscles and tissues in my jaw and cheek. I would often stop mixing and sit and on the kitchen floor and rock myself until the pain would pass. . . pretty dramatic but true.

At least the sensitivity is gone and what I feel now will pass soon too.

Boil unpeeled potato until soft. Let cool slightly then peel and mash. Stir in confectioners' sugar into the mashed potato and mix until stiff. On a piece of waxed paper or plastic wrap roll out potato mixture into 1/ 4 inch thick rectangle.

Spread peanut butter over entire area ( adjust thickness to suit taste) . Roll up jellyroll- fashion wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate for few hours. Cut into slices to serve.

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Ms. Okonjo- Iweala and Mr.

Ocampo were carefully vetted and specifically chosen for their arm& # 8217; s- length r? sum? s and expertise in development and international economic negotiation. African governments lobbied the Nigerian president, Goodluck Jonathan, to encourage Ms. Okonjo- Iweala to run; the Group of 11 emerging economies pushed for Mr. Ocampo. Ms.

Okonjo- Iweala was a World Bank managing director & # 8212; working directly beneath the president & # 8212; from 2007 until last July.

In Nigeria, she fought to reduce the country& # 8217; s debt, gain greater access to international credit markets and battle corruption. Mr. Ocampo served as finance minister and the head of the Colombian central bank, and led the arm of the United Nations that facilitates economic development. In a communiqu? , the leaders of BRICS & # 8212; whose countries represent more than 40 percent of the world& # 8217; s population & # 8212; underscored the need for a merit- based presidential selection process and change within the bank. & # 8220; We welcome the candidatures from developing world for the position of the president of the World Bank, & # 8221; the . & # 8220; The nature of the bank must shift from an institution that essentially mediates North- South cooperation to an institution that promotes equal partnership with all countries as a way to deal with development issues and to overcome an outdated donor- recipient dichotomy. & # 8221; Major aid groups such as and development research groups like the have also called for an open process and criticized American dominance over the bank. Dr. Kim attempted to head off some that criticism as he rallied support for his candidacy. In an published in The Financial Times, Dr.

Kim called for an & # 8220; open, inclusive& # 8221; bank, saying, & # 8220; If the World Bank is to promote inclusive development, it must give developing nations a greater voice. & # 8221; He is currently on a & # 8220; listening tour& # 8221; through Ethiopia, China, Japan, India, Brazil and Mexico. A senior administration official indicated that Mr. Obama chose him for his data- driven development approach, hands- on experience in developing countries and focus on the world& # 8217; s very poor.

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What you can do Be aware of any pre- appointment restrictions. At the time you make the appointment, be sure to ask if there' s anything you need to do in advance. Write down any symptoms you' re experiencing, including any that may seem unrelated to the reason for which you scheduled the appointment. Make a list of all medications, including vitamins, herbs and over- the- counter drugs, that you' re taking. Even better, take the original bottles and a written list of the dosages and directions.

Take along a family member or friend. It can be difficult to absorb all the information provided to you during an appointment. The person who accompanies you may remember something that you forgot or missed. Write down questions to ask your doctor.

Don' t be afraid to ask questions that may come up during your appointment. List your questions from most important to least important in case your time with your doctor runs out. For brain AVM, some basic questions to ask your doctor include: What are other possible causes for my symptoms?

What tests are needed to confirm the diagnosis?

What are my treatment options and the pros and cons for each?

What results can I expect? What kind of follow- up should I expect? The neurologist is likely to ask about your symptoms, if any, conduct a medical exam and schedule tests to confirm the diagnosis. The tests gather information about the size and location of the AVM to help direct your treatment options. He or she may ask: When did you first begin experiencing symptoms?

Have your symptoms been continuous, or occasional? How severe are your symptoms? What, if anything, seems to improve your symptoms? What, if anything, appears to worsen your symptoms? & copy; 1998- 2011 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research ( MFMER) .

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If you have signs or symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease, make an appointment to see your doctor or other health care provider.

Appointments can be brief and there' s often a lot of ground to cover, so be well prepared for your appointment. Here' s some information on what you can do to get ready and what to expect from your doctor. What you can do Be aware of any pre- appointment restrictions. At the time you make the appointment, ask if there' s anything you need to do in advance.

Write down any symptoms you' re experiencing, including any that may seem unrelated to the reason for which you scheduled the appointment. Make a list of all medications, as well as any vitamins or supplements, that you' re taking.

Write down questions to ask your doctor. What kinds of tests do I need? Do I have a sexually transmitted infection? Should my partner be tested or treated?

Should I abstain from sexual activity during treatment?

How long should I wait? How can I prevent future episodes of pelvic inflammatory disease? Will this affect my ability to become pregnant? Is there a generic alternative to the medicine you' re prescribing me?

Can I be treated at home?

Or will I need to go to a hospital?

Are there any brochures or other printed material that I can take with me? What websites do you recommend?

Under what circumstances should I plan for a follow- up visit? What to expect from your doctor Your doctor is likely to ask you a number of questions, such as: Do you have a new sexual partner or multiple partners? Do you always use condoms? When did you first begin experiencing symptoms?

What are your symptoms? Are you experiencing any pelvic pain? How severe are your symptoms? & copy; 1998- 2011 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research ( MFMER) .

Stephanie Shapiro is an Atlanta, Georgia- based mum of two, whose children, Hannah, six, and Jake, four, have a rare genetic condition. She is featured in this month' s show. She writes for CNN about the challenges of raising two children with mitochondrial disease and her hopes for the future. Atlanta, Georgia ( CNN) - - Every 30 minutes, somewhere in the world a child is born who will develop a mitochondrial disease by the age of 10 ( according to the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation) . I know this statement by heart.

Prior to my daughter' s birth, I had never heard of mitochondrial disease. My only vague recollection of mitochondria came from high school biology. I remembered & quot; The mighty mitochondria, the powerhouse of the cell. & quot; When our daughter Hannah was born, she was so perfect, at least that' s what the AGPAR scores ( a method for assessing the health of newborns) and doctors told us, even when we, her parents, knew something wasn' t quite right. It all began so simply, as the nurse calmly told my husband and me: & quot; Hannah seems a little cold; I' m going to take her down to the NICU Unit to warm her up a bit. & quot; An hour later, a doctor told us: & quot; We think Hannah has a metabolic disease, we don' t know if she will make it through the night. & quot; Hannah was less than 24 hours old.

Quickly, our world became filled with words like seizure disorder, brain atrophy, global delay, and mitochondrial disease. Determined to have a large family, and believing this couldn' t possibly happen again, 18 months later our son was born. Jake' s entrance into the world was fast and furious. . . an emergency C- Section, a & quot; blue baby. . . & quot; The cord had wrapped around his neck.

No one could tell how long he had been deprived oxygen. Just like Hannah, though, quickly came the medical terms . . . seizures, atrophy, and delay. First the doctors diagnosed him with cerebral palsy. Children are often under- diagnosed with cerebral palsy because the symptoms of that and mitochondrial diseases can be so similar. We pushed forward and later he was given the same diagnosis as his sister.

I am a carrier. I too may someday show symptoms of the disease. What makes me cry at night, however, is the thought I gave this to my children.

Mitochondria are tiny structures found in all cells in our bodies and produce most of the energy we need to function normally.

Since almost all of our body' s organs rely on mitochondria for energy, people suffering from a mitochondrial disease may have a wide variety of symptoms. There are many faces of mitochondrial disease. They are young, old, and in- between.

Some run and play, laugh and dance. Others are confined to a wheelchair and technological devices simply to sustain life.

Symptoms can start at any age: from birth till death. It is difficult to diagnose mitochondrial diseases and the only current test is a muscle biopsy.

This procedure in itself can be painful, intrusive, and expensive.

Individuals may suffer from high levels of fatigue, muscle or heart weakness, diabetes, strokes, or vision and hearing loss. Hannah and Jake' s condition is severe. Their prognosis is poor and they are not expected to live very long. They suffer from a variety of seizures, ranging in length from seconds to hours.

Hannah and Jake are non- verbal and non- ambulatory. Two years ago, they lost the ability to safely swallow; they cannot digest food at the same rate as a child their age.

They are fed through a 24- hour g- tube surgically placed in their stomach. Often they suffer from cyclic vomiting and we worry about dehydration. Their bodies are unable to self- regulate their core body temperature and we must be vigilant they are not too cold or too hot. They rely on me and my husband for their every basic need.

Although they cannot speak in words, cannot wrap their arms around me, hugging me tight, or wipe the tears I cry, they have an inner force and passion that surpasses their developmental limitations and age. When I look at Hannah and Jake, and the many other children suffering from mitochondrial disease, I do not see what they can' t do, but what they have already done. They have taught me patience, hope, strength, and grace.

Through organizations such as the my husband and I found emotional support, educational support and parents facing issues similar to ours.

We are not alone. There are too many families with stories similar to mine. I am aware my children will die some day in the near future. I have attended the funerals of far too many children. I have sat during services praying my children won' t be next.

For us, every day is a gift. Through awareness and research, I do see a day where parents will receive a diagnosis and continue to save for college rather than their child' s funeral. I pray for a cure. I hope and pray other families do not have to go through the heartache we have endured.

Currently there is no cure for mitochondrial disease. It is a nasty, progressive monster. In the five years since my family has begun this journey, I have watched research towards a cure increase, as well as awareness.

This is the proof of a better future for children and adults struggling with this disease. It is proof tomorrow can be a better day.

New York ( CNN) - - Fourteen people have been arrested as part of an ongoing operation targeting the notorious hacking collective known as Anonymous, the U.

Department of Justice and the FBI said on Tuesday. The individuals were arrested by FBI agents on charges related to their alleged involvement in a cyberattack on Pay.

Pal' s website, which has been claimed by the Anonymous group. Five additional people were arrested in Europe and two more in the United States for alleged cybercrimes, the Justice Department said in a statement. Of the additional U. S. arrests, one person is accused of exceeding his authorized access to AT& amp; T' s servers and downloading thousands of documents, applications and other files that he allegedly posted on a public file hosting site. The other was arrested on charges of intentional damage to a protected computer.

He is accused of accessing without authorization the website of the Tampa Bay Infra.

Gard, a public- private partnership for critical infrastructure protection. The U. S. arrests took place in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Florida, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Mexico and Ohio.

A 16- year- old suspect was arrested in South London, the Metropolitan Police said. Four more people were arrested by the Dutch National Police Agency, according to the U. Justice Department, but it was not immediately clear where.

Additionally, authorities said they had executed more than 35 search warrants throughout in the United States, & quot; as part of an ongoing investigation into coordinated cyber attacks against major companies and organizations, & quot; the statement read. FBI agents spread out to about six locations on Long Island, in Brooklyn and in the Bronx, where they seized computers and other records, according to a federal government official, who requested anonymity, given the sensitivity of the investigation. Speaking on the condition of anonymity, the parents of two teenage sons who said they had their home raided by FBI agents Tuesday told CNN their kids have not been involved in any hacking activity.

Agents arrived around 6 a. m. ET at their Long Island home, where they searched the area and interviewed family members one by one, the parents said. Both of the boys reportedly had their laptops seized. In the past, Anonymous has launched attacks on websites belonging to the Church of Scientology, the Motion Picture Association of America and the Recording Industry Association of America. However, the hacker collective vaulted to worldwide fame in December, when it disabled or disrupted the websites of Master.

Card, Visa and Pay.

Pal in what the group said was retaliation for the companies' cutting ties to the website following the arrest of Julian Assange.

Assange founded Wiki. Leaks, which facilitates the release of secret information. He is currently out on bail in England and is fighting extradition to Sweden, where he faces sex crime charges.

In addition, Anonymous is suspected of being linked to cyberattacks against Sony, Fox News, the Arizona Department of Corrections and a well- known consulting firm, Booz Allen Hamilton, among others. The group is implicated in denial- of- service attacks, in which large amounts of traffic are directed to a website, overloading it and, in effect, shutting it down. CNN' s Dana Garrett contributed to this report.