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  • Brian and Stewie’s Friendship in Family Guy’s 300th Episode Dog Bites Bear

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    This is a special episode of Family Guy when it’s about Brian and Stewie’s friendship and rivalry with all of the dialogue and the conflict of the storyline and brings in forgiveness at the very end. The story is about Fast and Furious and friendship.

    It started when Stewie wanted to watch the whole Fast and Furious Series with Rupert his stuff teddy bear. Brain came in with a vape pen to get high but Stewie told him that it’s a 14 meditation on the importance about family, fast cars product placement, racial ambiguity and family. Stewie thought Brian got him Fast and Furious 8 for his birthday which got him a Michael Kore pebbled leather tote bag instead. Stewie wanted to every edition from best to worst. Then they both watch The Fast and Furious Marathon, which Brian leaves for a bar after becoming irritated with Stewie’s constant banter with Rupert. Stewie had decided to go to bed because he got tired and asked his teddy bear Rupert to finish the count. The two had a conflict but quickly managed to hold each other’s values. After going to bed, Stewie wakes up to see that a drunken Brian has severed his friendship with Rupert and chewed him out. While Stewie learned that Brian killed his teddy bear, he got furious and slapped him to call him a murder. Brian realize that he ate Ruppert the he apologize his actions because he was drunk and thought he was a chew toy. Stewie furiously stated that Brian would’ve gone to jail if he would’ve drive drunk with his own car and still run over Rupert. Then Stewie point a gun at him which he was on the verge on killing him, but he was speechless that Brian compared Rupert over a tennis ball. He noticed that Brian never gets along with Rupert because he’s a psycho. He asked Brian to stop trying which escalate their friendship, he had no choice but to unfollow all of his social media accounts. He stated that we are not friends anymore and asked Dikembe Mutombo to take Brian down and then walked away. Brian later went to the kitchen to see if Stewie was there while Chris was operating an quinceañera dress business. While he got on a chair the dress fits Brian and told Chris that he did something drastic. Chris told him that he killed Rupert while he chuckled a bit he told Stewie before that and stated to him that it’s a stuff animal. Chris told Brian that “he cremated that stuffed animal, and he’s going to Vermont to scatter the ashes.” Brian was surprised that he would have to find him. Chris wanted to ask Brian to see if he feels bonita but told him that he felt bonita with his dissatisfaction.

    Brian eventually was able to find Stewie at the Bus Station to tell him that he can’t go to the mountain on his own, so Stewie agreed to ask Rupert of the idea if one of them died first once they reached to the mountain.. Brian goes along to watch over Stewie when he learns that he is going to Vermont to disperse Rupert’s ashes from the top of Mount Mansfield in Smugglers’ Notch State Park. They both walk through the woods and reached halfway yo the mountain, Stewie was annoyed when he can Brian following him but Brian to make sure he doesn’t walk alone. When their argument turns physical due to Stewie’s mounting annoyance, Brian confesses that his destruction of Rupert wasn’t an accident.  Stewie becomes enraged at this, but their altercation culminates in him tumbling down a cliff and severely injuring his ankle, rendering him unable to move. In order to get Stewie to stop talking to Rupert, Brian makes a litter with sticks and tree branches to carry him to the summit of the mountain where they share their sentiments. While they reached to the snowy party of the mountain Stewie stated that he spends so much time with Rupert most of his time since he was born, there argument was hold when another hiker was going down the hill. Stewie resumed his argument that Rupert was the important thing of his life and told Brian he will willfully violated the sanctity and trust of their friendship. Brian didn’t understand that Stewie seems more mature and the smartest person in the family household. He is also incredibly noble perceptive and wiser than people 40 times his age. He was questioned that why Rupert the one baby thing he’s hanging to which couldn’t understand that Rupert is a teddy bear and Brian is a living thing. Meanwhile, Stewie worries that Brian will soon pass away due to his elderly age. While Stewie stated that why Brian was jealous which Brian found out he made a good point but furious Stewie called him every word that’s sound like a trader until another hiker went down the hill and Stewie stated “Nice shorts”.

    When the reached to the summit of the mountain of a point on a surface that is higher in elevation than all points immediately adjacent to it. Both of them thought the view was beautiful but Brian was confused about the ashes which Stewie called him a savage while he has no knowledge about the ceremony to honor Rupert. Then Stewie give a honorable speech for Rupert but too upset to finish the eulogy and let Brian take care of the truth and him the rest of the speech of the importance of Rupert. Brian also stated that they are both incredibly grateful for all the time they had for Rupert from the good and bad times. Afterwards they each scatter his ashes, while Stewie thanked Brian for his beautiful speech. Stewie decided to sing “It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday” by Boyz II Men, while Brian sang the next verse and they both harmonize the ending of the song. Then Stewie asked Brian to pour it out, he told him he brought a gatorade bottle full of pee and Stewie told him to pour it out for Rupert. The two were able to reunite as Stewie hugged Brian to return the favor of their friendship. As the song began until the very end of episode, Brian resume to journey down the mountain while Stewie quoted “You’re with Paul now, Rupert!” Just to let Rupert know that he is with Paul Walker from the Fast and Furious Movie. Brian makes a visit at a rental vehicle sales before heading home. When Brian picks up a rental car for the ride home, he stops at a vintage toy store while Stewie is sleeping. That night, Brian sneaks in with a new Rupert for Stewie, who is delighted to see his old pal again. Brian was about to close the door but smiled when he heard that Stewie was excited to see Rupert again. The episode ended with Paul Walker and Rupert up in the night sky to race each other just to tribute Paul Walker. While Paul Walker took the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray C2 and Rupert took Paul Walker’s 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII and raced into the end of the screen and ended it with the star flash with a wink.

    The lesson is when the importance of friendship is caring for others while going through hard times and trying to find a way to help their own mistakes by forgiving them. Brian and Stewie’s friendship will last a lifetime throughout the series while had some fights and disagreements to get into each others nerves but at the end they forgive each other while some episodes goes about jealously while mostly they’ll never stop going on adventurous journeys throughout the series. There chemistry of friendship will live on while Brian is the inly person who can understand Stewie’s feelings while solving the issue and fix the statement so they can agree the idea of their friendship.

  • Our Journey to Albany

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    Christine and I traveled to Albany with a purpose in mind: to inspire others. We embarked on this journey to explore local points of interest, aiming to educate communities about how they can take day trips and discover little bits of magic along their routes. Our adventures mark the beginning of a travel blogging venture we’re calling Inspiring Journey. Through this blog, we hope to produce engaging content that not only shares our experiences but also highlights our perspective as neurodivergent individuals.

    The mental health of our youth is taking a toll in the contemporary world where a growing number are reporting a lack of interest in life’s activities, leading to a numbing feeling of disconnection. This disengagement is spawning an alarming rise in feelings of isolation, depression, and aimlessness among young people. On the other hand, within the autism spectrum, we encounter a rich tapestry of unique interests and passions that sustain mental wellness. Autistic individuals display an inspiring aptitude to engage deeply with their special interests, making them not only happier but also more resilient to feelings of loneliness and despair. They utilize their minds actively, constantly learning and immersing themselves in their interests, which keeps them mentally active and engaged. It’s an approach that could significantly boost the mental health landscape in America. Encouraging all young people to cultivate and nurture special interests, engage in meaningful activities, and to undertake purpose-driven work could cultivate a sense of belonging and purpose that shields against mental health struggles. Harnessing the autistic lens of finding joy and engagement in unique interests could potentially revolutionize how we address youth mental health and engagement

    By taking this initiative and we hope to empower everyone nationwide to get out of their own way by taking excursions and finding special interests that they may not know they have.

    As we all know, the same it’s about the journey not the destination. We’re here to show you the examples of how the journey can sometimes be good enough without an end goal. Teaching us to enjoy little miracles in everyday lives. Enjoying the details of the journey we’ll teach all of us how to wake and smell the roses enjoying of being in the now. When we started our journey today, Dr. Christine said 79 more miles and I reminded her, let’s enjoy every mile as she laughed and replaced I taught you well and that is why you are my CEO.

    One of my interest while driving to Albany is looking up Interesting cars with New York License Plates which I could tell if the letters may be from the Dealer which I’ve seen before on Ling Island for Statewide Sales or certain letters that is only for Upstate. While passed the Catskills Ski Resort line, there some bumper to bumper traffic on the southbound side of the I 87 known as the New York State Thruway. While we passed the sign of Kingston, I’ve seen lots of cars, essential vehicles and travelers from Upstate, Vermont, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Long Island, Florida, Massachusetts, Quebec and Ontario since it’s February Break and the kids are off from school. I saw intresting license plates like KJE from Bethpage and LDY from Huntington. While we got to Catskills I saw very interesting mountains with rocks along the way. I also saw some interesting view of the hills of Catskills and the mountains by Massachusetts. Once we got close to the Capital, I’ve seen houses and trailer parks and the I 90 from Boston which southbound had some delays from the cars merge from I 90. I’ve seen the sign to Albany Montreal and Buffalo which I would love to go to Buffalo one day to see the Bills in action.

    Once we made it to the Capital Region, I saw advertisement of Mister Rodgers, which we went to The Empire Plaza with every building of the Capital like the The Governor Nelson A Rockefeller Empire State Plaza, MVP Arena, we drove through the tunnel, The New York State Police, Office, The Department of Motor Vehicles, The Court Administration, the Swan Street Building, NYS ITS and drove around to get to the park of Rensselaer. Afterwards, we drove around to every government offices like the New York Department of Education, the New York State Capital Building and some parts of the one way blocks of Albany reminded us of New York City but less expensive. One of the colonial houses had an England Flag next to the USA Flag which I was happy because the British used take over the colony in the 1700s before the American Revolution. We drove to different parts of Albany like large parks and different of neighborhoods if Albany which I saw some houses that was gentrification. Afterwards, we went on the I 87 to Blue Compass RV Sales. I like that one exit when we got off which we got on the hill of the intersection with all of the cars going straight and the rest turned left when the light was green.

    When we got to the RV Dealership, we first walked around the parking lot and saw an RV Trailer and took a tour of it which it was really unique with the interior and the kitchen with a social booth to hang out. Then I saw a red chevy pickup truck with New York License Plate with LEE which I call it Leeds for Leeds United. Afterwards, introduce the salesman the talk about planing on getting a Mercedes Sprinter that could carry 8 passengers with seatbelts. While Christine took care of business I got distracted and saw the showcase room which I always think its a playground of getting on every vehicle to imagine or pretend to go on an adventure. I tried that slide at the playground but it was meant for kids. I laughed when i landed on my back because I knew it didn’t fit me to ride the slide. We stopped by at the coffee station that has a coffee maker which I would love to go there to start my morning. While it was done, we walked around the parking lot and tryout every RV Van and trailer, the first row was most Mercedes Sprinter RVs and I found the exact one that we wanted. I also took a tour to imagine if we take the offer. Meanwhile, we took our separate view of different RVs and Buses and some of them had licesence plates which most of them were reissued K Plates for Excelsior Plates. It was originally supposed to be release in 2020 but it was too reflective which it was moved to 2022 while Upstate took most of the reissued plates while out of state sales took it for Southern New York Residents. Christine and I catch up on some of the RVs but I wanted go for one more loop around but we did to leave because we would have to get back down by sundown.

    After a long afternoon going to Albany, we drove back south and stopped by at some small towns and farm stores. We saw a very interesting sunset and talked about every moment on the ride from point A to pint B. Our dream is that one day the News Team will have the opportunity to explore the State and eventually across the nation. It’s only the beginning of our new chapter in this existence. Working as a team is more effective than working alone. We are stronger as a team, and we can demonstrate that Neurodivergents can do anything they want as long as they have the will to explore the world.

  • Green Bay Packers Big Victory against the Kansas City Chiefs

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    The Green Bay Packers has been playing well in recent weeks after the team struggled in the first half of the season. Jordan Love who is the Quarterback of the Packers has now get his fullback position since Aaron Rodgers left the Packers which he played for them since 2005 to 2022 and he was the greatest quarterback in modern Packers history. Now Love gets to experience more time being the quarterback since he used to be Rodgers substitute quarterback and has grown in the last few years. There was special guess inside Green Bay like Pop Star Taylor Swift who still have a relationship with Travis Kelce from the Chiefs with Britney Mahones Patrick’s Wife and Lyndsay Bell at the Celebrity Booth and another celebrity star known as Gymnastics Olympic Star Champion Simone Bile. While Patrick Mahones the Quarterback of the Chiefs has never played in Green Bay which he always wanted to play at Lambeau Field in Green Bay which it became a reality for him. Matt LaFleur the Head Coach of the Packers has never lost a football match in December 2019 and had 15-0 in his career which he could get a victory if they find a way to beat the Chiefs.

    The game started off with the Kansas City Chiefs vs Green Bay Packers on Sunday Night Football at Lambeau Field in Green Bay Wisconsin. It started off with Green Bay running the ball from Jordan Love to Jayden Reed and took a 9 yards run. Then Jordan Love did a long pass to Christian Waston to the Kansas City 44 yard line. A good long stretch of the effort from Green Bay pushed themselves to the end zone which AJ Dillon almost give Green Bay the touchdown but stopped at the 1 yard line. When it was 2nd and Goal, Jordan Love faked the pass and then gives it to Ben Sims and give Green Bay the first touchdown of the night which it was also his first NFL Touchdown. The first went 75 yards on 13 plays and took 7:47 off the clock, while the second went 75 yards on eight for 4:21. The Packers has opened the scoreboard 7-0 to start of the lead. While the Chiefs had the ball Patrick Mahone tried his best to pass the Packers Defense which the Packs were good. However Mahone’s did a throw to Marquez Valdes-Scantling while he went down on the field but lucky to catch the ball before it went to the ground. It didnt last when Mahone was sacked twice by the Green Bay Defense and ended up a field goal for the Chiefs which the Packers are still leading 7-3.

    When the 2nd Quarter began, Love passed the football to Tucker Kraft and run over 10 yards but was helped from Travis Kelce to pull him up. Jordan Love resume long throws to Dontayvion Wicks and then continued to gain yards close to the end zone. When the Packers were at 3rd and 5, at the Kansas City 9 yards line, Jordan Love held the ball which he was trapped by the Kansas City Defense but managed to pass it to Christian Watson and give Green Bay another touchdown. Watson did his icon dance for his touchdown celebration as Green Bay gained the lead 14-3. Then Mahone passed the ball to Kelce for Kansas City for run scrimmage but still failed to get the touchdown so they took another field goal at the Green Bay 34 yard line. Before halftime, Love passed on the right to Christian Watson by managing to avoid dropping the ball first. Then Jordan Love, had the ball at the Green Bay 44 yard line with 2nd and 5 which he give the ball to Patrick Taylor and ran all the way to 32 yard line. It didn’t last well when Green Bay moved 5 yards back for 3rd and 15 which he was sacked by the Kansas City Defense while wrapped up the first half with Green Bay leading 14-6.

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    During the 2nd half, Matt LaFleur the Head Coach of the Packers had an interview NBC Sports and there was Kansas City taking charge an finally made 2nd and 4 from Rashee Rice at the Green Bay 1 yard line for first and goal which Isiah Pacheco got the Chiefs a quick made the touchdown but the referee added a flag which there was miscommunication so the touchdown was still good which confused everyone about the ball. However, they tried the 2 point conversion which failed to finish the job. Overall the Packers has still take advantage 14-12 which it was a 2 point game by far, which Green Bay made a great run from AJ Dillion at the Green Bay 48 yard line. While Green Bay was 4 and 1 at the 45 yard line, Love did a massive pass to Romeo Doubs at the 11 yard line. Afterwards, Love had an incredible pass to Christian Watson to give the amazing touchdown which he did his dance style celebration. The Packers has gained the lead 21-12 which it could be a Green Bay miracle. The Kansas City Chiefs had decided to run the ball has much turns as possible while the Green Bay defence tried to avoid the Chiefs first down slowly. All the way to the end of the quarter Patrick Mahones give the ball to Isiah Pacheco which he used his mighty power to move forward with the Green Bay defence all the way to the 1 yard line.

    The 4th Quarter started off with the Kansas City Chiefs and Patrick Mahones pass it to Noah Gray which give the Chiefs the touchdown. The result just added 21-19 still a 2 point conversion while Green Bay still takes the lead. Afterwards both Green Bay and Kansas City both failed to finish the play while trying to get run but made some failed passes. When the Green Bay Packers had their turn with 10 minutes left on the clock, Jordan Love made a massive pass to Romeo Doubs at the Green Bay 44 yard line for a 27 yard pass from Love. Then Love passed the ball to Malik Heath and gives it to Christian Waston to go around half a circle to take the 13 yard run. After a quick incomplete pass, AJ Dillon took the 10 yard run and kept the clock moving so Green Bay could have more time to take charge. Then Love passed the ball to Heath and took the 15 yard pass. Green Bay couldn’t finish the job which Love was sacked by the Chiefs defense but Anders Carlson the placekicker of the Packers kicked a 40 yard field goal and it was good which they took the lead 24-19. While Kansas City had the ball, Patrick Mahones passed it to Rashee Rice for a 9 yard pass. It didn’t last when Mahones was intercepted by Keisean Nixon. Keisean Nixon and his fellow teammates ran to the end zone for a celebration after the interception. Afterwards, Jordan Love passed the ball to Dontayvion Wicks. Another great pass from Love to Watson for a great run but wanted to slide down but ended up having a hamstring injury late. Green Bay did everything moment to keep the run but ended up sacked on 4th down after the 2 minute warning.

    Green Bay Packers took the 48 yard field goal from Anders Carlson which Green Bay still took the lead by 27-19. While Kansas City has one last chance to play the game and hoping to tie the game to overtime which it started off with Mahones taking the run for 25 yards but however there was aggressive contact by the Green Bay defense which the referee brought the flag for a 5 yard penalty automatic first down with 57 seconds left remaining. After the use of penalty yards, the Chiefs landed at the Green Bay 45 which Mahones passed on his left to Rice which we went down to the 35 yard line until there was a fumble and Corey Ballentine of Green Bay ran the ball all the way for 68 yards to get the touchdown which the referee quickly overturned the touchdown because there was a flag for 2 reasons. Patrick Mahones pointed out that it was already ruled a flag which the Replay Official reviewed the play that the runner was not down by contact ruling, and the play was reversed which also caused penalty from Pacheco for contacting Keisean Nixon before the fumble thereby Pacheco was disqualified for the rest of the game and was ejected from the game. Ruling the 15 yard penalty for Kansas City to start at the 50 yard line. With 50 seconds left on the clock, the Chiefs has no timeouts left which they have to move quickly before the game ends. Mahones took the long throw to Marquez Valdes-Scantling which it was an incomplete pass. Mahones pushed all of the effort until the last play with 5 seconds left to see if he can play a long throw for a short circle spin and use his strong arms to go long range and the Packers defense worked as a team to block the ball at the end zone and they won the game 27-19. The Packers fans were hyped up for the victory because it was a match to remember. According to NFL, Green Bay’s first-year starter Jordan Love was stellar Sunday night, especially at the start of both halves.

    The game ended with handshakes from each teammate and coaches and crew assistants for hugs, applauding each other and conversations for the performance of the game. The Packers has won 4 of their last 5 games and now reach 6-6 overall season 500 which the now Matt LaFleur has 16-0 in his run for the month of December in Green Bay Packers’ history. Most of the team themselves had interview from live reporters and talked about how great the game was for the overall performance. At the end, Matt LaFleur talked to his team in the locker room that they successfully beat a team that is really tough to beat which it was an incredible moment while they worked hard everyday to get better and improve themselves. Also a happy moment clip from Jordan Love to shoutout all of his fans from this tremendous event.

  • Our investigation of the Polar Express!

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    Now that the holiday season is amongst us we are going to dive deep into the creation of the polar express and investigate all through the NY region who is hosting one, and where can go to experience all these like minded events.

    Our team of investigators @ autisticana begin by researching the history of this fabulous holiday theme event. This is where we start :

    The journey of “The Polar Express” began as a beloved children’s book, penned by renowned American author Chris Van Allsburg in 1985. The compelling premise, spellbinding illustrations, and heartwarming themes of faith and Christmas spirit helped the book to secure a Caldecott Medal for its remarkable illustrations the following year and steadily gained a devoted readership worldwide.

    “The Polar Express” tells the story of a young boy who, harboring doubts about Santa Claus’s existence, awakens on Christmas Eve to find a mysterious train—the Polar Express—waiting to whisk him off to the North Pole. Along with other children, the boy embarks on a magical journey, filled with hot chocolate, fantastical landscapes, and a personal encounter with Santa himself.

    A testament to its immense popularity, “The Polar Express” was adapted into a feature film in 2004. Famous American filmmaker Robert Zemeckis directed the animated film with Tom Hanks in multiple roles, including the train conductor, the boy’s father, and Santa Claus. The film utilized motion-capture animation technology, a novelty at the time, which caused a stir due to its somewhat unusual and realistic human animations. Despite its mixed critical reception, the film was successful at the box office and has since become a staple Christmas film for many families. Notably, the film received a nomination for Best Original Song at the 77th Academy Awards for the song “Believe” performed by Josh Groban.

    In addition to the film adaptation, “The Polar Express” has become a central theme in various holiday events across the United States. A popular event is the Polar Express Train Ride, where children and adults board specially decorated trains, journey to “the North Pole,” and experience highlights from the story such as hot chocolate service, a reading of the story over the speaker system, and a visit from Santa Claus. This event is typically held annually during the holiday season in multiple locations nationwide.

    Moreover, “The Polar Express” has also been adapted into a video game, released in tandem with the feature film in 2004. The game allows players to immerse themselves in the enchanting world of “The Polar Express,” providing another avenue for fans to connect with the story.

    Through the decades, “The Polar Express” has proven to be a timeless, magical tale that captures the Christmas spirit. From book to film, from events to video games, “The Polar Express” continues to inspire, entertaining generations with its endearing story and bringing joy to festive celebrations worldwide. The journey of “The Polar Express” so far clearly defines how a beautifully crafted narrative can translate across different media formats and continue to captivate audiences.

    Happy Holiday season from our News Making Team @ Autisticana !

  • Baked Apple Boats

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    “Life is too short, eat dessert first. The first thing we do is add apple, next we then we add the sunflower butter

    Yes, that’s true! Apples are a great source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, making them a healthy option for dessert. Baking apples brings out their natural sweetness, making them a great alternative to sugary desserts. Additionally, baked apples are a great option for those who are looking for a low-calorie dessert. They are also very versatile and can be made with different spices and toppings, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, raisins, and nuts.

    Overall, baked apples are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy a sweet treat. Whether you’re looking for a quick dessert to make at home or a dish to impress your guests, baked apples are a great choice.

    It is great to see your passion for cooking and love for trying different recipes from different countries. Baked apples, or pecheni yabalki, are a classic dessert that have been enjoyed for centuries, with the first recorded recipe for baked apples believed to date back to the 1685 edition of the London cookbook “The Accomplisht Cook”. Over time, the recipe has evolved and been adapted in different countries and regions, including Bulgaria, where the addition of walnuts makes the recipe a little more unique. With various ingredients such as brown sugar, cinnamon, honey, and raisins, the recipe can vary, but the one common ingredient is the walnuts. It is wonderful that you got to try the traditional Bulgarian version of baked apples and enjoyed serving it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

    Ingredients:

    • 6 medium apples
    • 1 cup brown sugar
    • 1 tsp cinnamon
    • 1 cup walnuts, chopped
    • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 2 cups water

    Instructions:

    1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
    2. Wash and dry the apples. Cut off the tops and use a spoon or apple core to remove the core and seeds.
    3. In a bowl, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, and chopped walnuts.
    4. Fill the cavities of each apple with the sugar-walnut mixture.
    5. Place the apples in a baking dish and dot them with small pieces of butter.
    6. Pour the water into the bottom of the baking dish and add the vanilla extract.
    7. Bake the apples for 45-60 minutes, or until they are soft and the filling is bubbly.
    8. Serve the baked apples warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of the sauce from the bottom of the baking dish. Enjoy!

    These points are all interesting and showcase the significance of apples in history, culture, and society. The apple has a long and rich history, and its evolution from a bitter fruit to the sweet and diverse fruit we know today is a result of selective breeding and cultivation by different civilizations. The association of apples with fairyland and the tradition of apple bobbing at Halloween are examples of the cultural significance of apples. The Victorian era saw a major increase in the number of apple varieties being grown and a lot of work was put into studying apples and testing their suitability for cultivation. The importance of apples can be seen in the formation of organizations such as the British Pomological Association, and in works like Robert Hogg’s British Pomology. Your food historian friend Joanna’s research on the social and cultural history of the apple and the orchard is a valuable contribution to the understanding of this important fruit.

  • Appetizers or the full course ?

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    Stay tuned for our new book

    App-solutely the finest

    Small Bites, Big Taste

    by Christine and Scott

    Appetizers appear simultaneously in England and America in the 1860s, mainly to provide a global counterpart for the French ” hors d’ oeuvre.” Also called finger foods, these little bites have popped up in one form or another in practically every civilization since ancient times. One may say it was an instinctual evolutionary throwback to our hunting and gathering days of fruits and nuts.

    As the founder of Autisticana, I asked one of my newsmakers what the difference was between the two.

    Lisette replied,”” appetizers are usually served in restaurants or before you usually have a big meal.

    She then said, ” Hors d’ oeuvre is typically served at parties as one-bite meals.

    As investigators, we then researched the difference and this is what we found.

    Appetizers and hors d’oeuvres are similar in that they are both small bites of food that are served before a meal. However, there are some key differences between the two.

    One key difference is the time at which they are served. Hors d’oeuvres are typically served before the meal even begins, while appetizers tend to indicate the beginning of the meal. Another difference is that hors d’oeuvres are not considered to be part of the meal, whereas appetizers are usually chosen specifically to complement the following courses.

    In summary, Hors d’oeuvres and Appetizers are similar in that they are both small bites of food, but Hors d’oeuvres are typically served before the meal even begins, whereas Appetizers are usually chosen specifically to complement the following courses and are considered as a part of the meal.

    The literal meaning between the two is really about serving time. Hors d’ oeuvres are typically served before the meal even begins, while appetizers tend to indicate the beginning of the meal.

    Hors d’ oeuvre isn’t considered to be part of the meal, but appetizers are usually chosen specifically to compliment the following courses

    We asked the team if they prefer to eat a whole meal, or do they enjoy eating appetizers instead.

    They said they rather eat appetizers and dessert and call it a night!

  • Charles Dickens’s Festival in Port Jeff

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    It was on the 5th of December, 2022 which we stopped by at Toast in Port Jefferson which they also have another location in Patchogue. The whole group went out for some brunch and had a wonderful time with delicious food and had some interesting conversations. I had Cinnamon bun pancakes which it was really delicious out of this world. There has to be stories about Scrooge and his life and time in the Victorian Era in the United Kingdom. Knowing old times of England is really good to know about their history and their past generations.

    We got to the Charles Dickens Festival Port Jefferson, New York. Next we stopped by to see some interesting events and people being all dressed up for “A Christmas Carol” which it was Charles Dickens famous plays in the local theatre for the performing arts. The show also popular in books, tv shows, movies, live plays, and other media sites. There was a campfire where everyone gathered and roast up their marshmallow with the whole crowd. I also saw a couple of people dressed up as Ebenezer Scrooge and saw other people being all dressed as people of London during the Industrial Revolution. Going back to the 1800s was interesting to see what was life back then. I took a picture with Ebenezer Scrooge with the cast of the “A Christmas Carol” and saw so much more live events. I saw a group of singing carol’s and then saw a horse on a wagon carried passengers around the Town Centre. At the end we saw the fire truck and get to see Santa Claus.

  • Why you should go to Hunter Mountain New York

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    There’s so much things to do during the fall and winter months. People can go skiing snow tubing and community events, hiking. The town also often host local beer festivals and cultural activities in the area. The weather is cooler during most of the summer and it has the best scenery of the amazing different colors of leaves during the autumn. Lack of carbinonaxie which is good for the people to breathe in with the fresh air. It is also one of the most iconic places in Upstate New York with so much sceneries.

    Housings and ski resorts for the holiday tourism. People should consider moving to Upstate New York because there’s less population than Southern New York which they need to move up in the north. They also have a solar farm. They have colorful housings and stores in their local downtown area on Route 23A Main Street in Tannersville. There’s also art museums, historic places, antique shops and other local attractions. Upstate New York also has a lot of real life Cafes and Thrift Stores for local business.

    During the Winter Months, most of the time it always snow and has plenty for people to do skiing, snow tubing and so much adventurous activities during the day. People can sit by the fire and have marshmallows with hot chocolate to keep you warm. There’s also great shopping and dining options especially when people wanna enjoy their getaway trip to the resorts or Winter Lodging for fun activities. Others can do non winter activities like snowshoe trails through the woods, or shopping downtown and enjoying a craft beer tasting. There is plenty of activities like historic sites and other events which is the reason why the Catskills are the ideal destination! 

    The reason people should move to the Hudson Valley/Catskills because they can have the luxury life or find something that fits your budget but wanted to find somewhere with nature. Most of the houses would have more freedom of the walk around the property and often see wild animals once in a while or see the shooting stars on a clear night.

    The place is a the sense of wonders during the summer months like going out to so many fun places to go out for a trip to remember. Theres plenty of lakes and waterfalls for tourists to spend parts of the day like swimming in swim holes, paddle boating, Canoeing, Kayaking, fishing, and exploring animals in the nature preserve. The Catskills has local eatery and brewery for adults who love to socialize and have a good time. Hit the highlights or go through the horizon and see where the road takes you to find a great spot like, biplane adventures, the waterpark, mountain activities, or eatery cafes and restraints for the whole family. They can also stop by at local music festivals if they wanna have a good time especially theres the shops of Woodstock were they can check out and relive the memory of the Hippie Era. Also there’s a couple of petting zoo for kids and people who adores with animals and loves learning about history at some of the local museums and art museums.

    The scenery is beautiful during the autumn because of the Fall Foliage and theres much adventurous activities. The weather is also breezy and crisp during the autumn months. There’s also lots of fall festivals, horse back riding trails, hiking trails, farmers markets and trips to the farm.

    Numbers and Links about Life of the Catskills

  • Special Olympics Tournament in Orlando

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    The Long Island Field Hockey 4 All Team went for a weekend trip to Orlando for ESPN+ Hockey. This is the first time that Special Olympic Games are hosted for the Florida Event. It was at the ESPN World of Sports Complex which it’s a Sports Park for Special Events. Most Tournaments are focused on Nationwide Teams for different Sports for Youth Teams. Over 200 Teams around the Country and thousands of people participated to play as athletes. Even the parents and fans decided to show up to the Sunshine Show Case Tournament of 2022.

    There’s so many sports fields in the park which is the ESPN World Sports of Complex and it has like 31 sports fields. Like Soccer Fields, Baseball Fields and so much more.

    The main Tournament was Long Island Field Hockey we got in before 9AM we wore special uniforms and we huddle as a team and were the first Long Island Field Hockey Team to join the Special Olympics Field Hockey Team joined the tournament and 1st annual Olympics tournament. It was also the first time that the special Olympics Field Hockey Team that was hosted because we wanted to show the world that Field Hockey is not just girls Field Hockey but it’s also for people with Development Disabilities.

    The Long Island Field Hockey went to the tournament but we end up two teams for ourselves. It was The All Stars in White and the Long Island Field Hockey in Gray. The Girls Team came to help us out and play like we’re having fun. One day the Sport would become a popular sport for the team when it reaches 2028 for the Summer Olympics and the Paralympics.

    We get to also be famous from ESPN which the players ourselves get to be interviewed by USA Field Hockey and Long Island Field Hockey

    During the bracket of the tournament was The Long Island Field Hockey Team but since the other teams never showed up we decided to make up two teams on our own. The Long Island Field Hockey Girls Team happily came to help and they volunteer with us. It was the Gray Team and White Team. Half of the group went to the Gray Team and the other half went to the White Team. The Long Island Field Hockey Team was the Gray Team and the All Stars were the White Team. All of them each got a volunteer to partner up to help our teams to achieve what they can achieve something. Originally I thought that we would have 200 Teams around the nation with disabilities but it was only 200 teams for the Girls Field Hockey Team, so we created 2 Teams and the team in Gray is the Long Island Field Hockey Team which is me, Michelle, Rebecca and Paul. The White Team is the All Stars which the team has Anthony, Elouise, Gia and Adriana

    During the Match, there’s 10 Minutes in 2 half’s of the match. During the first half of the match, I was already got a head start but it was just short not too far from the goal. Then my teammate Michelle scored the first goal and took the lead 1-0. Not for long, Elouise got the first goal for the All Stars which it tied at 1-1. Then the teams did a lot of defensive moves time to time. Paul on the LI Field Hockey did a lot of help with the defence to not let the All Stars take the lead. During the 5 minute warning, I ran into the other side and waited for the goal and Michelle passed the ball to me and I scored the goal to help LI Field Hockey 2-1. Then the All Stars went to take immediate action and scored then second goal to tie it up 2-2. Before Halftime I ran the ball and I was going to score again but they goalie blocked my shot and the defense took the ball from me so I went back to center field and passed it to Rebecca and give it to Michelle and she got herself the 2nd goal which give LIFH to get back the lead 3-2 and it was halftime. Everyone had a water break and then each team huddle up to work on teamwork and continue to have fun while making history.

    During the 2nd half of the match, the Long Island field hockey was leading the All Starz 3-2. It was neck to neck for the first few minutes until Michelle got the goal to take the early lead with my quick thinking pass before I got out of bounds and helped the LI Field Hockey Team continued to take the lead 4-2. Then I scored before I put myself in an offside position which I got lucky to allow myself to get that goal when the ball rolled to me and scored. In the meantime, Paul and i did a phenomenal job with the defense and not let the All Stars scored like 5 times. The Defense on the LI Field Hockey was outstanding during the tournament so hopefully we can get ourselves promoted for the 2028 Paralympics. Before the match was done, the LI Field Hockey Team scored 2 more goals which it was credited by the whole team with outstanding creativity of teamwork. Once the Tournament was about to draw to a close, Elouise helped the All Stars got one more goal even though they tried their best to get the goals from the great defense. She got the buzzer beater goal and happily got the All Stars 7-3 but the Long Island Field Hockey won the Tournament which it was a fun tournament. We won 7-3 against the All Starz which it was a fun game to remember while making History for the Special Olympics.

    The winner of the tournament was The Long Island Field Hockey Team but it was about a fun tournament which hopefully one day more teams around the USA to increase Special Olympics Field Hockey. I like to remember the score just i can focus on track with the results especially in every Special Olympics Tournament.

    Afterwards we took a group picture with girls team who helped us and the team itself. Then I was interviewed by 2 people like Sally from USA Field Hockey and Valeri from Long Island Field Hockey. I talked about that I wanted to explain about Field Hockey which its popular from Europe, Australia and India but Wanted to expand the sport to the United States. It would be interesting if the Special Olympics was a reality besides the Girls Field Hockey. One day this sport will be huge for the 2028 Summer Olympics and the Paralympics. I can grow as a player for myself especially my teammates.

    The Long Island Field Hockey Group Picture

    The All Stars at the Globe

    Websites for the Special Olympics

  • My Trip to TopGolf – Our Newsday Experience

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    It was a place where everyone can play golf, eat, and drink, but most importantly, it’s all about having fun and having a great time. This place has been open on Long Island since Summer 2021, even though the company was growing business in the last 20 years. The company was first established all the way in Watford, England back in 2000. It was owned by twin brothers Steve and Dave Jolliffe who came up with the idea after taking over an abandoned shopping plaza.

    I’ve been to TopGolf a couple of times. One of my friends from bowling recommended me going to this place because it’s awesome and has colorful lighting. The place has golf lessons, league night, tournaments, concerts, and social events like community events and parties. The food and drinks are outstandingly delicious and you can customize your game. How do you want play the game — with friends and family? You can have a regular game or a customized game to make it more challenging. There’s also a heater in the winter. It could have a stronger A/C in the summer months. Everyone gets to have their own bay so you can play with your own spot. People can also watch sports and other stuff on TV while enjoying the time playing golf and binging food. I was with Christine, Eric, Jackson, Kevin and our new friend Steven. We played golf, had some moments to get some laughs, and cheered for our friends. Then we got a huge order for all of us to binge on. We played for at least 2 hours which was a perfect amount of time for eating and golfing. People could drink and eat while having a blast. There’s also a gift shop near the bar/restaurant and the main desk. There’s an iPad for people if they want to request the type of game they want to play. If I ever plan on going back there again, I wanna spend the whole night and live the night away. Hopefully the world will expand more of this amazing company to entertain a lot of people.

    The Long Island location is in Holtsville on the Westbound Express Drive N of the Long Island Expressway. Going East get off on exit 62 by getting on Express Drive S, then turn right in Nicolls Rd Northbound and make another right to get on the westbound Service road. If you live on Eastern parts of Long Island, take exit 62 to go get on the Service road. It’s only an hour away from NYC which would also be great place to go year-round. The more people who go there, the more it’s going to help them grow their business. Like advertisements on the billboards and commercials on the radio to help them grow the company.

    https://topgolf.com/us/

    Edited by Elliot Gavin Keenan