Sarah Vaughn

Biggest Gift This Holiday Season

SNL censored video, aired in sensored form. But, it's sure to be a hit this season. SNL, NBC framing doesn't hurt. Neither does the R&B satire/ parody, though in whiteface. Happy holidays from the Old Black Man.
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Low Buzz May Give Mice Better Bones and Less Fat

By GINA KOLATA, The New York Times

Published: October 30, 2007
New research suggests that in mice, a simple treatment that does not involve drugs appears to be directing cells to turn into bone instead of fat.
(full NYTimes article)

Another Mess o' Greens Sans Cochon

This recipe has more flavor than last Collards recipe. Bon appetit.

1lb greens ( Kale and/ or Collards)
1 onion ( halved and sliced)
1 Smoked Turkey Drum ( wing OK, less meat)
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
3 Tbs Olive Oil
1/4 tsp Red Pepper (Cayenne)
1 Tbs Chicken Bouillon
1 Bay leaf (2 if small)
2 cups water (16 oz)
1/2 tsp Liquid smoke (hickory)

-In large pot, at medium temp, heat Oil.
-Sautee Onions, garlic powder, red pepper, bay leaf and rinsed Smoked Turkey Drum 'til onions transparent.
-Add 2 cups water, bring to boil.
-Add chicken bouillon, Liquid Smoke, stir.
-Add greens, bring to boil again.
-Remove turkey, set aside to cool.
-Reduce heat to slow roll and cook covered 20- 30 min.
(Turning greens to cook evenly, regularly, will reduce in volume dramatically)
-Strip Turkey meat from skin, bone and tendons, shred /chop meat, return to green mixture.
-Cook 10 - 15 min longer, 'til bright green or desired doneness ( texture a matter of taste)

(note- Collards can require half hour (1/2 hr) more cooking, because of tough texture but also to release nutrients. Kale and Collards can be mixed but cook collards before. Kale can be eaten anywhere from bright green crunchy, to dark and very soft. Leftovers are good too. Can add more or less meat.)

CLASSIC HEART THROB LENA HORNE

Older Adults Are Sexually Active

A majority of older Americans are sexually active and view intimacy as an important part of life, despite a high rate of "bothersome" sexual problems, according to a report in the Aug. 23, 2007, issue of The New England Journal of Medicine. The findings come from the National Social Life, Health and Aging Project, research supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The findings shed new light on the intimate social relationships and health of people ages 57 to 85, informing health care providers and patients about sexual norms in the older U.S. population. Helpful information from the National Institute on Aging.

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