January, 2009

The King George whiting was first named in 1829 as Sillago punctata, based on an indervidual caught from King George Sound in Western Australia. A number of synonyms have since been added to the initial naming due to the fish not being designated a holotype. The fish has a variety of commonly used names but the most common, “King George Whiting”, taken from the name of the body of water where the first officially named fish was caught.

With an elongated, slightly compressed body, tapering head and a bottom feeding style mouth. The King George Whiting is recognised by a first dorsal fin with 12 or 13 sipnes and a second dorsal fin with one single spine. Within its species, it is best distinguished by the shape of its swim bladder.

The King George whiting is found throughout South Australian coastal waters but is most abundant in the waters of the Gulfs and Investigator Strait, and in the sheltered bays of the west coast of South Australia.

The fish themselves freeze very well, and the fish are very easy to scale and fillet. King George Whiting can be caught all year round, winter usually seeing the largest congregation of them in the gulf waters, while early summer can land you a catch off lower Yorke peninsula.

By far the biggest specimens come from deep water and are often caught as a bycatch when drifting for dhuies. A whiting that can swallow a 7/0 hook loaded up with bait is a prize indeed!

Australian Fish Resources notes that king george numbers declined dramatically in Westernport, Victoria, after a 70 per cent dieback of seagrass.

Complementary flavourings for whiting are the herbs dill, basil, chives, parsley and tarragon. When whiting is grilled or barbecued, a salad of grapefruit, orange, lime and lemon, with a citrus and olive oil dressing, will complement the flavour wonderfully. Other suitable sauces and condiments are lemon and herbed butters or buerre blanc. Crusts of cumin, coriander and ground turmeric are also tasty.

bait: Bass Yabbies (nippers), Beach worm, Crab, Mussel, Octopus, Pilchard, Pippi, Prawn, Sand worm, Squid, Squirt worm Other: Juvenile whiting, those less than say four to the kilogram, feed on worms, shrimp, small crabs and other crustaceans. However, preferred baits include mussel, cockle and the flesh of other bivalve molluscs which they take readily. Other effective baits less commonly used for whiting include craytail, yabby, and peeled prawn, Adolescent and adult whiting are more adventurous in regard to food preferences and will certainly feed on small fish, tiny octopus and squid. This gives anglers the opportunity to fish more selectively for the larger fish with strips of squid and the fillets taken from bait fish like pilchards.

When you’re looking for a motorcycle helmet, there are many different options and features for you to choose from. Some of the most important are related to convenience and to comfort.

You can have many awesome add-ons as cool motorcycle helmet features. One really convenient feature if to have a quick change shield mechanism. This will mean you can quickly and easily change your shield.

If you are sometimes riding alone, and sometimes have a passenger, you might want to buy a storage bag for keeping the extra helmet attached to your bike. This keeps the helmet both conveniently located and protected.

Many motorcycle helmet features are designed to deal with small irritations. If you are annoyed by the extra length of your chin strap flapping in the wind, find a helmet that has a built in strap guard.

For those who ride in a warm climate, removable pads are a great motorcycle helmet feature. These pads are able to be taken out of your helmet and washed, so they can be fresh each time you ride.

A motorcycle helmet feature that is great for the style conscious is a scratch resistant shell. This will keep your helmet from minor scratching damage, and keep it looking as great as the day you bought it.

Vents are a good safety feature, as they can prevent your shield from fogging. Some riders choose not to go with this feature however because it can lead to a louder ride, and the vents do stick out a little.

When it’s time to buy a new helmet, make sure you buy one with all of the motorcycle helmet features that you may need. A comfortable helmet will be one that you want to wear.

Are you planning to lose weight in 2 weeks and achieve the ideal weight you always wanted? You should put some planning into your fat loss program before you start so you will definitely be successful.

Here are four important tips:

1) Know how much weight you want to lose. This is very important because unless you have a solid goal in your mind then it makes it more difficult to achieve your 2 weeks fat loss plan.

2) Get professional advice before starting on any fat loss program for important safety and health concerns. If you are obese then you must absolutely do this! If you have any health problems, it is essential to discuss things with your doctor before starting any weight loss program as significant changes in nutrition and exercise can place additional loads on your body.

3) Request support of your friends and family to help you with your goal to lose weight. You should surround yourself with positive people that offers you their support to help you improve and reach your goal to lose weight.

Let the world see that you can lose weight in just 2 weeks!

4) Take a photo of your body at the start of your weight loss program. Stand in front of a mirror and look at your body while visualizing how you want it to look. Usually, we often forget how much progress we make. But with a photo, you can look back and it offers you the encouragement you need when there are times you feel like the going might be a little more tough.

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Cooking is great fun if you do it right and planning which recipes to make for a party can be very enjoyable. Unfortunately, many people end up panicking and worrying about the food, rather than enjoying the experience of planning it. They worry that the guests will not enjoy their cooking. They think they will make too little or too much food.

Knowing How Much Food for a Party

Forget about using a scientific formula to find out how much food for a party because there is not one. The more parties you cater for, the better you can judge the right food amounts. Here are some tips, which will allow you to better estimate the right food quantities for your party without becoming stressed!

Have you only invited adults to the party or is there a need for some child-friendly recipes as well? How long will your party last for and at what time of day is it going to be? You would need a lot more food for an afternoon barbecue than for an after dinner cocktail party, for example.

Make more of the dishes that you think will be popular. Nearly everybody likes boneless chicken recipes, for example, so make plenty of those because there will be other dishes, such as seafood recipes, which not everybody likes or is able to eat.

The more different choices you offer the less of each one your guests will have. Therefore, if you have twenty things to choose from, each guest will want to taste every dish that he or she likes and will only take a small bit of each one.

You can estimate the amount of food required by working out how many guests you have and how much of each food they will eat. Remember to round your estimations up, not down. It is infinitely better to have some food left over than run out of things to eat halfway through the celebrations!

Have some bulk items, such as nuts or olives for a cocktail party or bread for a sit-down dinner party, which can fill people up if the other food selections are running low and which people will nibble on before starting on the main dishes.

The Right Portion Sizes

Six bites per guest is a good allowance for an appetizer. Seven ounces of meat or fish, an ounce and a half of grains, an ounce of undressed salad, five ounces of potatoes and four ounces of vegetables per person is about right for the main meal. For dessert, allow everyone five ounces of ice cream, four ounces of creamy dessert like mousse or a slice of cake or pie. These measures are just to give you an idea because some people have a big appetite and others have a small one.

More Party Food Tips

* Avoid repeating the main ingredient if you are having a dinner party. Do not serve a boneless chicken appetizer followed by a boneless chicken main course, for example.

* Have both warm and cold foods on offer if you are serving a buffet meal.

* Offer different food textures with the buffet or meal, so you have a range of soft, hard, crispy, and crunchy food items.

* Using different colored foods is a great way to make your dinner table or buffet table look exciting.

Vegetables and fruit can easily be incorporated into daily mealtimes in the summer months, since everything seems readily available, blossoming and just ripe enough to pick. Fall then sets in, and another crop of fruit ripens, plus others that weren’t previously available.

Then the months of winter roll in, bringing frigid cold air with it. Most plants and trees look barren and brown, and the words fresh fruits and veggies seem nowhere to be found or whats available doesnt look so appetizing. So what fruits and veggies are available fresh during the winter months, and how can they be deliciously prepared for eating?

Fresh fruits that are available in the winter season include pears, bananas, cranberries, Clementine oranges, oranges, tangerines, grapes, grapefruit, kiwi, passion fruit, and pomegranate are also available. A list of winter vegetables include winter squash, sweet potatoes, turnips, watercress, rhubarb, snow peas, radishes, celery, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, avocado, artichokes, broccoli, and lettuce.

Finding fresh fruits and vegetables in the winter can take some searching. Your local grocery store may have an abundant supply, but only of some of these foods. You can check out in-door farmers markets or specialty food/whole food stores. Depending on your region, you may be able to grow your own winter garden (indoors or outdoors) and harvest some of these delicious foods yourself. Theres lots of information on growing your own indoor/outdoor winter garden found on the Internet or in gardening books at the public library or bookstore.

Cooking Ideas: The first thing that always comes to mind is to make some delicious hearty warm veg soup. Begin preparing early on, and let the soup simmer away undisturbed, producing that unmistakable aroma. How about making guacamole with avocado, or cabbage leaves stuffed with hot filling. Sweet potatoes with pecan nuts and natural brown sugar can give a tasty treat.

Winter fruit ideas: Lettuce is abundant in wintertime, so don’t let it go to waste ” add some orange pieces or grapes for a little lift to your salads. Perhaps you could forget about the veg, and just have a tasty fruit salad. Pears are enjoyable when served warm with a cinnamon strudel, perfect for an after meal treat. Passion fruit, kiwi and ice cream is a nice alternative. Mixing orange zest and natural juice to some fresh cranberry sauce and adding this to chicken or turkey dishes creates a sumptuous meal.

This goes to show that no matter where you are, fresh produce is usually in plentiful supply. Roll your sleeves up and get to work, thinking of other fabulous recipes you can invent, to ensure yourself and your family eat well in these winter months.

What is the similarity between Chris friend, the Runner-up ISA Amateur World Surfing Champion and Layne Beachley, World Surfing Champion? The first similarity is that both of them love their chosen sport. The second is that like many other athletes, these two also agree that part of their success is due to the power and strength they got by consuming acai berry.

The acai berry, found in the Amazon rain forest, is just beginning to be known to the wider world. In its homeland however, it has been the darling of many world class athletes. When it comes to helping these athletes do their thing, nothing beats the acai berry, and you will find that it can help you too.

The acai berry is a favourite of most sportsmen due to a number of reasons. The first among them is that it acts as a powerful energy enhancer. Everyone who consumes it finds a boost in the energy level.

This berry is one way to put some caffeine in your system without resorting to a sugary soda or frighteningly coloured sports drink! It also helps your body process the food that it gets more effectively. When you are in training, you want to turn your body into an effectively functioning machine, and when it comes to helping you get the most out of your food, the acai berry is the way to go.

Anyone who is looking for a natural energy boost can get it from this natural super food of the Amazon; it’s not just for athletes. Long used by the tribesmen of Brazil for centuries, it is a natural food that is a great source of anti-oxidants, used in many anti-aging products.

Some major ingredients of the acai berry include vitamin C, vitamin E and vitamin B1. These can keep you working at a high energy level through the day, and along with the fibre and protein that are a part of the berry as well, you will find that it is much easier for your body to repair the damage that occurs daily.

People who are interested in making sure that their bodies do not age prematurely find that the acai berry is an impressive resource when it comes to helping fight off arthritis and other types of swelling. Thanks to the fact that you will also find that minerals calcium and potassium in the berry, you will be able to help strengthen your bones and keep your skin looking young and resilient. Many people find that not long after they start enjoying this berry they are feeling healthier, fresher and much more ready to take on the world!

No one ever said that life was easy and if you are trying to get by in modern life in Australia, you already know it. There are plenty of stressors out there that were unknown just five or ten years ago, and it feels like you need to deal with them! Take advantage of what so many Australians are learning; the acai berry is a great-tasting way to give your body that extra boost, so don’t miss out on it!

There are different people following different kinds of diets with a common aim – weight loss and a healthy lifestyle. One of the concepts is the ‘Sugar Buster Diet’. Let’s find out what it is.

The motto for this diet is said to be ‘Avoid foods high on Sugar! It is not good for your system’. Sugar Buster Diet was introduced with a book ‘Sugar Busters! authored by three US-based and a CEO.

What does this diet claim to do? The authors claim that the Sugar Buster Diet does not entail measuring calorie intake, but monitoring the quantity of food intake (which amounts to watching calories). They also claim that one may not be able to lose weight merely with exercise while continuing to consume food high on sugar content. They add that this diet is not suitable for people who follow a very rigorous exercise regime.

How does one follow the Sugar Buster Diet? Dieters are recommended a diet comprising 40% carbohydrate, 30% protein, and 30% fat. In addition, they need to monitor the quantity of food intake.

To follow this diet strictly one needs cut down on intake of corn, honey, molasses, refined flour, white rice, carrots, potatoes, beer and refined sugar.

However, the above things need to be supplemented with the intake of high-fiber vegetables and fruits, fish, poultry, lean and trimmed meats, whole grains, etc. One is suggested to stick to red wine in the alcohol category. Oil used for cooking should be low in saturated fats and high in monosaturated and polysaturated fats. You are allowed to eat whole grains, cereals and low-fat dairy products provided you follow the sole and only rule of this diet plan – ‘do not add sugar. And, for those of you chocolate lovers out there, you are permitted to eat dark chocolate.

Another important aspect in this diet is ‘Exercise’. It is suggested that when on the Sugar Buster Diet it is ideal to follow a 20-minute exercise routine for about four days in a week.

There are a few other rules that add value to this diet plan. 1) Experts recommend drinking plenty of water, at least six to eight glasses a day; 2) Never skip meals; 3) It is a good idea to eat fruits on an empty stomach in the morning.

What are the benefits in following the Sugar Buster Diet? In terms of weight loss, there could be a rapid decent in weight initially. It is said that after the initial weight loss in the first two weeks, the person dieting is likely to find that there is no great change in weight. However, it is claimed that weight loss varies from person to person.

THE MAPLES IN MANORVILLE

If you Ride a Motorcycle on Long Island then you have probably been to “The Maples” 10 Ryerson Ave in Manorville, If not with all the great routes you can ride to get there, sooner or later I’m sure you will find yourself parking your bike in front!

The Maples draws in every type of Rider, It does not matter what you Ride, how long you have been Riding or how often you chose to Ride! When you are at the Maples you are home! At the Maples it feels as if time is not only standing still ,but you may feel as if you have traveled back in time a few years! Even though the Maples is only about a mile North of exit 70 off the LIE you will feel like all the rush of the Long Island life is a Million miles away! Relaxing at the Maples is an easy thing to do.

Inside you can hang out at the main Bar, shoot a game of Pool or enjoy some of their great food in the large dinning area. Maybe you are more like me and after a nice Ride you enjoy relaxing out side.Well at the Maples you can relax on the huge side deck,Where if you are a fan of Trains you can enjoy the view of the Trains slowly rolling by as if out of a scene from a Norman Rockwell Painting!

Then there is the Huge back deck where there is a full service Bar, Jukebox, Pool table and more often then not a live band! Many Couples like to unwind over by the Perfectly landscaped Pond or walk around the huge backyard! As Maples is a Biker friendly bar you will find that many bike events are held there! After a trip to “the Maples” You will understand why many call it the Best Biker Bar in the Northeast and say that a day at the maples is more relaxing then a weekend trip upstate! The Maples offers Long Islanders everything the Upstate Country Bars do, Well except maybe that Ride threw the City! Check out the Maples online at http://www.geocitiescom/themaplesbar/

Your Bro LJ James AmericanBikerX.com

Goji Berries are an incredible superfood that are greatly in demand, however as a result Wolfberries from polluted areas in China are sometimes sold as Goji Berries. Wild-crafted Tibetan Goji Berry (Lycum Eleagnus Barbarum) are distinctly different from Chinese Wolfberries((Chinese Lycee or Lycium Barbarum) These two berries are two distinct berries with significant differences in a nutritional value.

In Tibet Goji Berries have an almost legendary reputation for having a multitude of nutritional benefits. Tibet is as a natural and pristine environment as there is on earth. Wolfberries are harvested commercially in China and like many Chinese agricultural products lack regulation with regards to pesticides, herbicides and DDT. Chinese agricultural products also suffer from depleted minerals in the soil that is caused by over farming. All these factors raise legitimate questions about the nutritional value and risks of Chinese Wolfberries.

Tibet is one of the most beautiful countries in the world with clean air and rich soils. Tibet’s pristine environment is the optimal environment for growing the most nutritious and clean goji berries in the world. Goji berries’ nutritional profile is rich in vitamins, minerals and immune enhancing polysaccharides. To ensure that the Goji Berries provide you with maximum nutritional benefits and are not compromised by environmental pollution choosing Goji Berries from Tibet is your best option.

Berries grown in China are Wolfberries not Goji Berries. In terms of comparing the two, Goji Berries are much more nutritionally dense than Wolfberries. One major example in the differences between Goji Berries and Wolfberries is their make up in terms of amino acids and trace minerals. Goji Berries may cost a little more than Wolfberries, but there are good reasons for that price difference and Goji Berries represent the better nutrition and better value.

The Tibetan Goji Berry is the most superior berry because of the numerous third parties certified USDA registered laboratory reports confirmed the antioxidant levels (ORAC units) and health promoting polysaccharides in these Goji Berry, as well as the nutritional density.

You should investigate what of the 40 varieties of Goji Berries or Wolfberries you are buying. The differences between the varieties of the berries are not insignificant.

If you have ever tried wine tasting you will have found its quite easy. You don’t need to be an expert and can even begin without any recognized training. Etiquette come first so always serve the ladies before the gentlemen. Water at room temperature is normally served at any good wine tasting parties. The waster is used to clean your taste buds ready for the next and most probably completely different type of wine. The water is not to be very cold as this can shock your palate which can change the taste of the wine dramatically.

Holding the wine glass by the stem and not the bowl in the palm of your hand is very important when it comes to wine tasting. One thing that individuals don’t realize is that the palm of your hand is warm and this can warm up the wine therefore changing the taste.

Most people think that wine tasting is just a matter of rolling the wine around your mouth before you either spit it out or swallow.

The first step in tasting wine is by taking a look at its color. The glasses served should always be clean and clear in order for you take a good look at the wine. Use a white background when checking the color of the wine, this will enable you to see the true color and clarity of the wine. White doesn’t always mean white when it come to wine, you can sometimes find white wine with a brown, yellow or even green shade. Again red isn’t always a pure red, you can have lots of different shaded but older red wine tend to be a little lighter.

There is a test that can indicate the age or the flavor of the wine and that is to run the wine around the rim of your glass and look at the color. Simply tilt your glass and observe the color of the wine, if it look like a tint of brown it will be an older wine, if it is has a shade of purple then it will be a younger wine.

Testing the scent is the next step and this is done by swirling the wine around the glass to mix in the air and then breath fully through the nose after placing the glass just above your top lip. The wine could have been in the bottle for a little as six months to many years so by swirling the wine you will be releasing the flavors. It’s like cooking at home where you stir the food in order for you to blend the flavor.