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Global News
17 hours ago
- Sport
- Global News
No Brady for Blue Bombers for rematch against BC
The CFL's most outstanding player won't be in the lineup for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers for Saturday's rematch against the BC Lions. Running back Brady Oliveira has been officially ruled out for the week three matchup with a shoulder injury. Oliveira missed all three practices this week after he left the season-opening victory early in the first quarter. The Bombers opposition could also be without one of their biggest weapons on offence. Lions starting quarterback Nathan Rourke has been listed as questionable with what's being called a core injury. He missed a second straight day of practice on Thursday after leaving last week's game in the fourth quarter. It's looking more and more like Lions backup QB Jeremiah Masoli will get the start instead. He completed seven of his 10 passes for 84 yards with one interception in garbage time against the Bombers defence last week. Story continues below advertisement The Bombers will look to keep him guessing after defensive coordinator Jordan Younger gave a number of new looks on defence in the season opener with middle linebacker Tony Jones even dropping into coverage. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'You never know,' said Jones. 'That's the thing I feel like why we can be such a great defence. You watch the game film and it's just like okay, he's doing this or he's doing that. But then when they play us, it's like OK, he didn't do that. He's doing a different thing. And now they're switching their kinda game plan up of OK, now you're doing this and that's when we switch it again. It's a chess game. 'To give opposing quarterbacks a different look, it might throw them off and make them hold the ball longer where our defensive line can go get a sack.' Bombers receiver Kevens Clercius is also questionable to play. He practiced on Monday but missed the final two practices of the week with a hip problem. Running back Peyton Logan, long snapper Mike Benson, and defensive lineman Jamal Woods will all sit out of the rematch the injuries. Kickoff on Saturday is at 6:00 p.m. in Vancouver.
Calgary Herald
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Calgary Herald
Chorney-Booth: Edmonton's Bodega by Sabor makes its Calgary debut
In Edmonton, Lino Oliveira and Christian Mena are restaurant superstars. The duo's Sabor restaurant is a longtime favourite among lovers of Portuguese food, and their more casual Bodega by Sabor tapas concept has grown into a small but mighty empire. When it comes to succulent Portuguese and Spanish-inspired food, Edmontonians have been exceedingly fortunate to have Oliveira and Mena providing them with as much paella and bacon-wrapped dates as a city could desire. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Oliveira and Mena have had their sights set on a Calgary expansion for years – a goal they've finally realized with a new Bodega location in the heart of Mission – but like everything else they've done, the move had to come naturally. Sabor itself was decades in the making: after growing up together as childhood best friends, Oliveira (who is originally from Portugal) and Mena (originally from Chile) took some big swings to pursue their dreams. Oliveira ended up back in Portugal cooking at a small seaside restaurant while Mena, a gifted singer and actor, found success fronting a Latin-funk band and starring in a touring production of Rent alongside Neil Patrick Harris. But as exciting as those personal pursuits were, both men eventually found themselves lured back to Edmonton and a new dream of running a restaurant together, focused on Oliveira's versions of Spanish and Portuguese classics. Article content Article content Article content Sabor opened in Edmonton in 2008, and through a gift for hospitality and sheer grit and determination, Oliveira and Mena built it into a local special occasion favourite. Bodega happened, they say, almost by accident when they created a small bar area within Sabor for guests to grab a drink before dinner. Tapas culture – the art of socializing over drinks and a small bite or two – is a strong tradition in Spain (the slightly different Portuguese version is called petiscos) and Edmontonians embraced Sabor's add-on so enthusiastically it turned into a restaurant of its own, eventually expanding to encompass six locations in and around the provincial capital. Article content Article content Each Bodega has its own bit of local flair, and the 50-seat Calgary location is no exception. Situated in an old brick building that was most recently home to Bincho izakaya, the physical space provides a rustic vibe to complement the restaurant's classic Mediterranean fare. The one thing every Bodega location has in common is a signature sculptural 'white wall,' a collage of mounted knick-knacks and thrift store finds, all painted a dramatic flat white. Eclectic light fixtures also dangle from the Calgary restaurant's ceiling, and there is plenty of wood and tile, all giving the impression that the new restaurant has existed exactly as it appears for years.
USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Charles Oliveira: UFC 317 title win over Ilia Topuria 'is already written'
Charles Oliveira: UFC 317 title win over Ilia Topuria 'is already written' Charles Oliveira firmly believes the champion will once again have a name after he dispatches Ilia Topuria at UFC 317. Oliveira (35-10 MMA, 23-10 UFC) has the chance to become the first two-time titleholder in lightweight history when he takes on former featherweight champ Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) in the International Fight Week headliner on June 28 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas (ESPN+ pay-per-view). Many were hopeful that Topuria's move up would come against Islam Makhachev, who instead vacated to move up to welterweight and face Jack Della Maddalena. That left the need for someone to fight for the vacant strap, and Oliveira finds himself back in a familiar spot. It will be a record third time Oliveira has fought for vacant gold in his UFC tenure, with previous bouts coming against Makhachev and Michael Chandler. Even if he's not fighting to take the belt off someone, it's special nevertheless. "It's a title fight in the end – it doesn't matter if there's a champion or there isn't one," Oliveira told MMA Junkie through an interpreter on Wednesday. "It's a title fight, and you've got to go in there and win. It's for sure (exciting), especially the hype that he's coming with. He's undefeated. It's something that makes it even more exciting." Since Topuria first broached the topic of giving up his 145-pound belt and moving up to 155 pounds in February, Oliveira has only shown respect toward "El Matador." That hasn't been reciprocated in the lead up to UFC 317, however, with Topuria taking shots at Oliveira's fighting skills and intelligence. The Brazilian feels the disrespect, and he plans some redemption of his own on fight night. "He has definitely not treated me with the same respect," Oliveira said. "I don't know (why). He's been saying a lot, but the fact of the matter is we're going to find out on June 28. Everyone knows who the real the champion is." Oliveira said his one interaction with Topuria at UFC 312 in Sydney was pleasant and uneventful, with the pair even posing for a photo together. But now, when they finally get face-to-face for a staredown at Thursday's pre-event press conference, they will find out "who the real one is." Oliveira, 35, is arguably the most decorated fighter in UFC history. He holds a plethora of all-time records including most stoppage wins, most submission wins and most fight-night bonuses, and now he's on the doorstep of entrenching himself further in the record books against who many see as the UFC's next rising star in Topuria. "I just want to win," Oliveira said. "It's meant to be. It's already written."
Boston Globe
2 days ago
- Health
- Boston Globe
With so many kinds of yogurt available, how do you choose?
Get Winter Soup Club A six-week series featuring soup recipes and cozy vibes, plus side dishes and toppings, to get us all through the winter. Enter Email Sign Up In the United States, dairy yogurt is made primarily from cow's milk, and from any type and combination of whole, low fat, or nonfat milk, cream, and dry milk powder. In many European and Middle Eastern countries, sheep's milk and goat's milk yogurts are also available. Advertisement To make yogurt, milk is heated, then cooled to a warm temperature so bacterial cultures, specifically Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus , can be introduced. The cultured milk is left to sit for several hours in a warm environment, which causes fermentation to take place. The resulting lactic acid sours and thickens the milk and gives yogurt its tangy taste. (Look for recipes online and in cookbooks to make your own dairy and plant milk yogurts.) Advertisement Dairy yogurt is a nutrient-rich food, a good source of naturally occurring protein, calcium, phosphorus, riboflavin, and vitamin B12. Many brands contain added vitamin D. The beneficial bacteria used to ferment milk, as well as any other added strains, are a potential source of probiotics, which have been associated with improved digestive health. The most healthful plant-based yogurts have been fortified with desirable nutrients that the specific plant milks lack. Strawberry yogurt parfaits. Sally Pasley Vargas 'The main reasons why people eat yogurt are the protein, calcium, and live cultures,' says Nancy Oliveira, a registered dietitian and manager of the Nutrition and Wellness Service at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. Classic plain yogurt has about 10 grams of protein and 20 percent of the daily value of calcium per serving, says Oliveira. Greek-style yogurt is strained of its liquid whey, which concentrates the protein but removes some calcium; one serving can have as much as 20 grams of protein and 10 percent to 30 percent daily value of calcium. Oliveira says many people All dairy yogurts and most nondairy yogurts are made with live active cultures for fermentation. The Food and Drug Administration's most recent ruling on yogurt labeling is the following: a yogurt product can be (voluntarily) labeled with the phrase 'contains live and active cultures' if the product contains a minimum of 10 million colony forming units per gram at the time of manufacture, with a reasonable expectation of 1 million CFU/g throughout the manufacturer's assigned shelf life of the product. Advertisement It is not guaranteed cultures will be active at the time you consume the yogurt nor in adequate quantities. While there is some evidence that probiotics, like those found in yogurt, can help improve the symptoms of some digestive problems, Oliveira says there are still questions as to how much survive our stomach acids to get into our intestines." She says she wouldn't recommend people eat yogurt just for the cultures. If 'variety is the spice of life,' today's yogurt options will certainly keep breakfasts interesting. You'll find yogurts made from cow, sheep, and goat milk; whole, low-fat, nonfat, lactose-free, and grass-fed cow's milk; and nut, seed, soy, oat, and coconut milk. There are Greek, Icelandic, French, Turkish, Middle Eastern, and Indian styles. Many brand names sound exotic — Noosa, Chobani, Siggi's, Icelandic Provisions, Fage, Oui, Ellenos, and Wallaby — but are made here in the United States. Want a local brand without a catchy name? Try the quality yogurts from Stonyfield Farm of Londonderry, N.H., and Sidehill Farm in Hawley. Homemade yogurt strawberry yogurt parfaits. Michele McDonald for The Boston Yogurt flavors run the gamut from plain (without added flavors or sweeteners), vanilla, coffee, lemon, and berry to the more unusual passion fruit, cloudberry, Key lime, and even Boston cream pie. Containers range from single-serving (about 5.3 ounces) to 2 pounds (32 ounces). You'll find French styles in glass jars. Textures vary widely, from thick Greek- and Icelandic-styles to drinkable yogurt. Labneh, with a texture between strained yogurt and cream cheese, is a staple in Middle Eastern countries, mostly used for dips and spreads. For plant-based yogurts to have a thick and creamy consistency like their dairy counterparts, most contain thickeners and stabilizers, such as starches, gums, and pectin. According to Oliveira, most of these additives have been used for years and are deemed safe, although people with digestive issues might be sensitive to them. Advertisement So what's a yogurt eater to choose? Your first decision is dairy or plant. The reasons for choosing one over the other include allergies, dietary needs and preferences, taste, cost, and environmental concerns. Second, decide what nutrients you're looking to get from 'Consumers should look for properties of yogurt that are important to them, such as protein, calcium, and vitamin D,' says Oliveira. For the industry as a whole, she says, 'Manufacturers are trying to replicate the nutritional profile of what's in old-fashioned dairy yogurt.' Another important consideration is your personal health or dietary issues. Oliveira has patients who must limit saturated fat, others need to reduce carbs and added sugars. 'I would recommend a low or nonfat yogurt if someone needs to control their cholesterol.' But she adds, yogurts with low protein and/or low fat are less likely to keep people satisfied very long. Protein can vary from zero to 20 grams per serving. Non-dairy yogurts containing soy or pea protein have more protein than products made from oats, almonds, or coconut. If adding calcium to your diet is important, look for products with 15 percent or more daily value, DV, of calcium. Fat content is highest in whole milk dairy yogurts, coconut, and some nut-based varieties. All yogurts have carbohydrates from naturally occurring sugar (or starch) in milk, nuts, seeds, soy, fruit, and oats and from any added sugars. Oliveira advises patients to look for products with less than 7 grams of added sugars per serving. 'It's not excessive and very doable,' she says. Be wary of products labeled zero sugar; instead of cane sugar, these contain alternative sweeteners, usually stevia extract, which has an aftertaste you may or may not like. Advertisement Let's compare some nutrition profiles: a ¾-cup serving of Stonyfield plain lowfat yogurt has 90 calories, 1.5 grams of total fat, 10 grams of total carbs (zero added sugars), 7 grams of protein, and 20 percent of the DV of calcium. Cabot Greek plain reduced fat yogurt has 130 calories, 3.5 grams of fat, 8 grams of carbs (zero added sugars), and a high 16 grams of protein and 30 percent DV of calcium. The sweetened Dannon blueberry fruit on the bottom yogurt has 120 calories, 2 grams of fat, 19 grams of carbs (11 grams added sugars), only 5 grams of protein, and 15 percent DV of calcium. Plant-based yogurts generally have less protein, calcium, and vitamin D than dairy yogurts unless they're fortified. Most have low levels of fat, except for coconut yogurt, which also has minimal protein and calcium. For those reasons, Oliveira doesn't recommend coconut yogurt, the exception being Siggi's plant-based coconut blend, which has an intriguing combination of coconut milk, pea protein, sugar, coconut oil, macadamia nut butter, starches, and flavorings. A 5.3-ounce container has 190 calories, 11 grams of fat, 12 grams of carbs (8 grams added sugars), 10 grams of protein, and 4 percent DV of calcium. Silk Almondmilk peach yogurt has 180 calories, 11 grams of fat, 19 grams of carbs (13 grams added sugars), 5 grams of protein, and 10 percent DV of calcium. Most non-dairy yogurts are flavored and sweetened. Advertisement A bowl of yogurt with granola and fruit. CHRISTOPHER TESTANI/NYT If you're eating yogurt for a healthful breakfast, lunch, or snack, choose plain yogurt or one with low added sugars. Yes, the tangy, sour flavor is an acquired taste; it's no wonder food companies introduced all kinds of tempting sweetened flavors to appeal to more consumers. But you're better off sweetening plain yogurt to your taste, adding a drizzle of honey, maple syrup, or jam, and pairing it with fruit and/or a spoonful of granola or nuts. Sweetened yogurts, particularly those that come with sprinkles, cookie pieces, or fruit purees, end up being a high-calorie, high-carb dessert rather than a healthful meal. With the multitude of yogurts on store shelves and their vastly different nutritional profiles, Oliveira says, 'You've got to be a label reader. People should know what they're eating. That's really what matters if you're eating for health. And find one you like so you'll enjoy it as well.' Lisa Zwirn can be reached at . Lisa Zwirn can be reached at
Boston Globe
2 days ago
- Politics
- Boston Globe
‘Saturday changed everything.' Mass. lawmakers weigh what personal info should be public after Minnesota shootings.
'We don't have drivers, we don't have security details,' Oliveira said of state lawmakers. 'There's a misnomer in the public that we're isolated. We go to the grocery store, we go to Home Depot, we go to big box stores. People see us. We're not in an ivory tower.' Advertisement Legislators around the country have begun reexamining what they make public in light of Saturday's attacks that left one lawmaker and her husband dead. In New Hampshire, officials Advertisement Some elected officials here say they may be uniquely exposed, at least as far as the ballots voters see. The Globe reviewed sample ballots from counties in 49 other states, many of which were posted online by government officials or local news media during last fall's election. While those in a handful of states, including Vermont and Maine, list a candidate's hometown, the Globe found no others besides Massachusetts that listed specific home addresses. Oliveira's bill is similar to It's not the only proposal to emerge in recent days. State Senator Rebecca Rausch, a Needham Democrat, filed an 'There are a whole variety of ways in which people's personal lives can be harmed by bad actors,' Rausch said. 'This may not be all the right pieces or all the right approach, but we need to think about all these different angles. It's not just about someone's address.' Saturday's attack is not the first incident to prompt policy makers to reconsider their approach to personal safety. Advertisement A Danvers man was charged in 2020 with And in the wake of the Jan. 6 attack on the US Capitol, Massachusetts campaign finance regulators said they The attacks in Minnesota, however, struck an altogether different chord. 'I never thought as a state lawmaker that we were ever in harm's way. I never thought that we were important enough for people to harm us,' state Senator Barry Finegold said. 'Saturday changed everything.' Prior to Saturday's shooting, the Andover Democrat or a home address in campaign finance records. He said he pursued that change in the wake of the incident at Baker's home. The attacks Saturday, Finegold said, brought home the 'risk of harm to someone in elected office is not worth knowing where someone lives,' he said. 'If it can happen in Minnesota, it can happen in Massachusetts,' he said. 'What really was tough about Saturday is that [the shooter] went after not only the legislator, they went after their spouse. That shakes you to the core. . . . I signed up for this, but my wife has not.' Advertisement Secretary of State William Galvin, a Brighton Democrat who serves as the state's chief record-keeping and public information officer, said efforts to shield some of elected officials' personal information may be well-intentioned but he questioned how far they would need to go in order to be effective. For example, those who make political contributions — lawmakers included — have their address disclosed with each donation. Other public records, such as the nomination papers candidates must file, also include their addresses. Shielding elected officials' home addresses on the ballot alone wouldn't be a panacea to political violence, Galvin said. 'We need to look at the practical side,' Galvin said. 'We're giving up a certain degree of public information. [People should ask] will this be an effective protection of public officials?' Authorities said Vance Boelter appeared to spend months preparing before he allegedly killed former Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and wounded state Senator John Hoffman, a Democrat, and his wife, Yvette. Boelter, 57, also listed dozens of other politicians in his writings, all of whom were Democrats, and some 45 state and federal elected officials in Minnesota, according to prosecutors. 'It's scary,' said state Senator Michael Rodrigues, the chamber's budget chief, 'and it's probably more scary for our families, my wife, for my children, for my grandchildren. 'They saw that, they read that,' the Westport Democrat said of reports of the shootings. 'They're very nervous also.' Elected leaders around Massachusetts quickly denounced the attacks in public statements Saturday. Meanwhile, state lawmakers were exchanging a flurry of messages among themselves, expressing both horror and disbelief. Oliveira said Senate President Karen E. Spilka sent an email to lawmakers reminding them that if they see any threats, they should contact State Police. Advertisement 'We were all texting each other that day,' said state Representative Aaron Michlewitz, the House budget chief, 'and just saying, 'Wow, what a world we're living in.'' Matt Stout can be reached at
