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CLASSIC DEVILED EGGS

Place 6 large eggs in a large saucepan and add enough cold water to cover them by inch. Bring to a boil, Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 12 minutes. Drain and run under cold water to cool. Peel the eggs and cut in half lengthwise. Transfer the yolks to a small bowl and mash with ¼ cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon, each fresh lemon juice and Dijon mustard, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Spoon the yolk mixture into the egg whites.

Wasabi and Sesame

Mix the wasabi paste into the yolk mixture. Dividing evenly, spoon into the egg whites and sprinkle with the sesame seeds. Serves 6

Crab and Chive

Mix the seafood seasoning into the yolk mixture. Fold in half the crab. Dividing evenly, spoon into the egg whites, top with the remaining crab, and sprinkle with the chives. Serves 6.

Two-Chili

Mix the cumin into the yolk mixture. Dividing evenly, spoon into the egg whites, top with the jalapeño, and sprinkle with the ground chipotle. Serves 6.

CHUCK COLSON MEMORIAL

On the schedule for Washington National Cathedral for Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 10:00AM is the simple entry: “Memorial Service for Charles Colson. Mr. Colson was special counsel to President Nixon from 1969 to 1973 and a noted evangelical Christian leader. He passed away on April 21, 2012.” God used Chuck Colson to serve many whom the rest of us would often neglect. He did not.

Chuck Colson authored more than 30 books which have sold over 5 million copies. He founded Prison Fellowship which is in its 36^th year. Through the Angel Tree program, more than 400,000 American children of prisoners and their families have been reached with the transforming message of Jesus Christ. Well done good and faithful servant!

WHAT A 4-OUNCE SERVING OF GRILLED SALMON HAS FOR YOU

25 grams of protein
34 mg of magnesium, which supports proper blood sugar levels
2.4 grams of omega-3 fatty acids, which support heart health and brain function
57 international units of vitamin A in a form that helps maintain health of the retina in the eye
3 micrograms of vitamin B12, which supports healthy red blood cell formation and nerve function
434 mg of potassium which, in the proper amount, supports healthy blood pressure
all for just 233 calories

TAKE THE D OUT OF DEPRESSED

In the largest study of its kind, scientists at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center have linked low vitamin D levels to a higher incidence of depression symptoms, particularly among people with clinical depression. The research may encourage doctors to screen patients with depression for vitamin D deficiency.

MEMORIAL DAY BBQ TIPS

Grilling safety guidelines from the American Dietetic Asoociation and the USDA:

Use separate brushes to baste raw and cooked meats
Boil leftover marinade before pouring it on food
Use a thermometer to keep your cooler below 40 degrees Farenheit

HIGH-FRUCTOSE VERDICT: GUILTY

There's been debate about the health impacts of high-fructose corn syrup on children, but a study from Georgia Health Sciences University adds new evidence that it's harmful. In a study of 559 teens aged 14 to 18, researchers said kids with diets high in fructose had elevated blood pressure and blood sugar, insulin resistance and inflammatory factors related to heart disease.

RADISHES

If you've been put off by the peppery bite of these crunchy crimson veggies, here's the secret to dialing back the intensity: Just sprinkle salt on fresh-cut slices. Or cook them, which makes them sweet: Toss with olive oil and roast in a hot oven, or simmer on the stovetop with a little water and butter. The magenta hue fades to Easter-egg pink when the veggies get tender.

TAKE A NAP...TO RESIST TEMPTATION

Researchers from McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA, hooked people up to functional MRI machines and showed them pictures of high-calorie goodies (like chocolate cake). Those who'd earlier reported daytime sleepiness had lower activity in willpower-regulating areas of the brain than when they viewed salad or fruit photos. If your zzz's get cut short, a siesta may help your resolve, says lead author William D. S. Killgore, Ph.D.

HOW TO GET MORE IRON

It's important to aim for at 18mg of iron a day if you're age 50 or under (8mg if you're 51 or older). Iron from meat is easiest for your body to absorb, but fortified cereals and other foods can help you get your daily value, says Angela Ginn, R.D. Vitamin C increases absorption, so have a glass of OJ with your iron.

THE GOOD SEED

They're tiny, cute and packed with nutrients – you're gonna want ot sprinkle these babies on everything.

Hemp Seeds – blend them in smoothies or add to yogurt for extra protein.
Pumpkin Seeds – add some to your trail mix
Black Sesame Seeds – sprinkle some over stir-fry
Flax Seeds – mix some ground flax into flour when baking muffins, breads or cookies or add to soups and casseroles.
Sunflower Seeds – toss a few on your salad
Chia Seeds – sprinkle on oatmeal, granola or sliced fruit.

10 WAYS TO MAKE MORE QUALITY TIME FOR YOUR FAMILY

Pro-rate your priorities

Create a small index card with a simple list of 5-10 priorities, customized to your family (do this with your wife). Make sure “family time” is on the list. Then, when you are making decisions, have the card in front of you to keep things in perspective.
Leadership – be the example and bite the bullet when necessary

This won’t even begin to work if dad always has an excuse, an out, or something more important when it comes to family plans. Sometimes this means telling your family, “My friends wanted to take me on a golf outing but I’m committed to our morning at the beach.” Be the leader, especially when it’s difficult.
Plan for family time

If it’s not on the calendar, chances are it won’t happen. This is a simple principle that is often overlooked. Family time is not an afterthought; it is a priority.
Don’t waste the time that you have

Make the most of the time you have. Don’t fritter away an evening when you’re all at home without doing something together, even if it’s just one hour for an impromptu visit to the ice-cream parlor.
Put a family calendar in the kitchen and use it

Coordinate the family schedule from a central location that everyone can use. Everyone can write stuff in pencil…but only the parents get to change it to ink. Get into the habit of requiring everyone to check in and be intentional about working together.
Call a weekly family meeting to coordinate family life

The calendar can be finalized at a regular family meeting. Plan for this. It may be awkward at first, but it’s worth the deliberate intention.
Schedule regular family dinners

Three times a week? Four? Six? You (parents) make the call, and then stick with the plan. Family mealtimes are mini-family meetings. They should never include television and can be the cement that holds family unity together.
Monitor, restrict and maximize TV viewing

Rampant television can suck community right out of the house. Limited and planned viewing, together, can be a great family activity. The key here is to be in control of this resource rather than allowing yourselves to be controlled by the TV.
Make family time pleasurable

This sounds like a no-brainer, but it’s important. It’s teaching by doing. Pay attention to the quality of family time. If—more often than not—it’s confrontational, negative, or just plain boring, then it’s obviously counter-productive. Make sure family time is something the family looks forward to. Then it will increase naturally.
Build sports-schedules around the family, not vice-versa

Important question: Who is in charge? No, seriously. When family time is the priority, then other events support the family. But when things other than your family priorities call the shots, it’s difficult to be anything but reactive and reduced to always playing catch up.

WANT TO SAVE $5,000 A YEAR?

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A NEW SPIN ON EARBUDS

You take your music everywhere, but ordinary earbuds can damage your hearing: They completely seal off your ear canals, triggering a reflex that makes sound seem quieter than it actually is. To compensate, you crank up the volume. A soft plastic membrane from Asius Technologies, called the Ambrose Diaphonic Ear Lens (ADEL), solves the problem. Earbuds outfitted with ADEL don't look any different from traditional earbuds, but they absord trapped sound waves, making music sound clearer at a lower volume. Check www.asiustechnologies.com for on-sale dates.

10 GUIDELINES WHEN A YOUNG ADULT CHILD MOVES HOME

Respect their adulthood and don’t try to re-establish “the good-old days:”

The kids didn’t come home because they wanted to re-create the idyllic, blissful days of yore! It’s important to remember that time only moves forward—so plan accordingly.
Write a contract:

Such a contract should honor both your values and the fact that your child is now an adult. The contract should be a realistic agreement about what it means to live at home, and one that makes sure everyone is on the same page.
The contract should be drawn up together:

Meaning the adult child helps to set the terms. This is a critically important step, because a contract that is agreed upon has more strength than a contract that is imposed.
House rules:

The contract should include specifics regarding what can or cannot occur on the property, and should address but not be limited to:

Drugs and alcohol
Curfew
Sleep-overs
Parties
Number(s) of guests and appropriate visiting times
Messing with the settings on the air-conditioning
Home security
Responsibilities:

What responsibilities are now shared? Yard work, routine maintenance, cleaning the kitchen, care of pets… Best to define these ahead of time and not to assume that "it's just understood."
Expectations:

What are the expectations regarding meals together? Attending church as a family? This needs to be clear to avoid drama.
Financials:

As a young adult, the returning child should contribute to family income. Will they pay rent? Who covers insurance (health and liability)? Are their belongings covered under your homeowners’ policy? All these issues must be clear and reviewable on a regular basis.
Enforceable provisions:

Contracts only work if enforceable provisions are actually enforced. It needs to be clear exactly what—and how—consequences come into play for violations. If you are unwilling to ask your young adult child to leave your home in the event that the contract is violated, then you should not let them move back in the first place.
Time-line:

It’s important not to welcome adult children home carte blanche (with no provisions or plans). Initial contracts should be reviewable after, say, three months, then at regular intervals thereafter. Such an arrangement must begin with the end in mind—getting them to finally leave.
Remember, this is still your house:

Adult children who move home are guests, or they are paying lodgers. Either way, they are in your home.

FIVE SMART STRATEGIES TO PAY OFF COLLEGE DEBT

1. Pay off variable private loans first.
2. Choose the right federal-student-loan repayment plan.
3. Ask your employer to pay off your student loan.
4. Consider consolidation.
5. Sign up for auto-deductions.
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10 WAYS TO GET PROMOTED AT WORK

Work hard: Sounds like a no-brainer, right? But it’s not. “Getting by” has become so widely accepted that mediocrity is almost the new normal. Stepping it up a notch is not only the right thing to do; it’ll get you noticed.
Work smart: In golf the biggest hitters generally don’t win. Instead, it’s the guy who puts the ball in the fairway. First order of business at work - keep the ball in the fairway.
Work better: Pay attention. Keep your eyes open. Learn from those around you. Shine.
Work with integrity: Honesty is not an option. Owning your faults is never a mistake. A workplace ethic defined by integrity gives confidence to everyone you work with – and for.
Work with imagination: Don’t be afraid to go out on a limb occasionally. Don’t bet the farm, or put your team at risk – but do color outside the lines once in a while. It’s one thing to show you can carry a lot of cheese – but something more to show you’re not restricted to the same, tedious, maze.
Show up: It may be a cliché, but “being there is half the battle” turns out to be true. Organizations bank on people they can count on.
Give credit to others: Never be afraid to point out the success of a colleague. When integrity is the watchword, it’s not about you, it’s about what’s right.
Be a leader: Maybe you’re the best at what you do – but how do you make the others look? Remember Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls? MJ didn’t just soar, he also lead in assists. He made his teammates look like winners - and so they were.
Give respect: The young people call this “giving props”; it means giving “proper respect.” The best way to earn the respect of the folk you will one day supervise is to give them respect now. The best workplace politics move horizontally, not vertically.
Train the people around you to do your job: If you make yourself completely indispensible, it becomes too much of a risk to move you up. You’ll always stay where you are.