Friday, October 17, 2014

The Original White Castle Hamburger slider - oh they are so good to eat - remember?

White Castles – Cravers and Slider and a bed of Onions

Any kid from the Midwest will tell they have had their mouthful of White Castles hamburgers in their life and likely still eating them no matter where they moved to in the United States. There something about these fresh made and also fast frozen foods that makes them taste different and special. There is no doubt about it, White Castle menu items are designed for you to crave them and never let them go.


So what makes these franchise foods different? It has ingredients that put the taste buds in your mouth into crave mode and continue to urge you to buy as much as you can afford and go together like heroin and needle. Both are very addictive. The more you eat, the more you want them. Thus you become a craver and there is nothing you can do about it. Thus they got the name of sliders as they are just big enough to swallow and slide right down to your stomach in just one bite.

Looking at the menu items you will find hamburgers, cheeseburgers, double burgers, fish, chicken and all kinds of side items. In business since 1921, these folks have created mouth-watering goodies for millions of people who now rely on a White Castle burger whenever they see one or travel through regions that belong to the franchise chain in the Midwest. 

White Castle uses USDA inspected, 100% beef hamburger, and they steam grill them on a bed of onions. And that’s just the beginning of the menu! They also take no debate on shakes, soft drinks and other items such as coffee or yes, even milk. They sell milk. 

Next time you are in the Midwest – stop by a White Castle and eat your heart out but remember, they are addictive and you will crave to slide one down your throat and taste the burger, fish or chicken with all your heart’s contentment. They are that good.

Thursday, October 16, 2014

Fred DuVal for Governor of Arizona

If there is any doubt who I support for Arizona Governor - here it is

https://www.facebook.com/FredduVal2014



Wednesday, October 15, 2014

A Dutch Soldier, my uncle Victor



Not much has been said about a Dutch soldier who brought honor to his family and to the military unit he was assigned to when he was a young man. Born in 1908, Frederick Victor ToersBijns, a 21 year old cadet at the Dutch Royal Military Academy, showed the world his fencing skills as he took part in international competitions of “saber fights” for which he won fourth place.

By decision of the Governor General of the Dutch East Indies (today’s Indonesia) from July 31, 1932 he was promoted and appointed with honor the rank of second lieutenant in the Dutch army. There he was assigned to the 14th Infantry battalion at Buitenzorg. 3 years later, ToersBijns was promoted to first lieutenant and assigned to the Muara Teboh garrison. 

It was here where he gained notoriety as a world class fencer and appointed to the fencing team who among them were some of the best fencers around that part of the world.  He competed with those members of the Royal Navy as well as some officers of the Dutch Marines. In honor of the Dutch princess, he was appointed master of ceremonies for a parade held yearly and gradually moved on to compete in a series of competitions held for saber fighters. 

On April, 30, 1938, ToersBijns was an honor graduate of the military police academy and was assigned to the 14th battalion military police before being assigned permanently to the 2nd military police battalion. In 1939, he participated in the competition trials of the Royal Dutch Indian Officer meets where he placed in the finals for such competition and placed 4th place prize.

Soon after the competition, war broke out with Japan and in March, 1942, ToersBijns escaped from the island of Java to the island of Sumatra to avoid being captured and joined the opposition forces against the Japanese army. His time during the resistance was critical in defending Dutch troop positions and his eventual capture by the Japanese in December 1944, resulted in his death by decapitation with his own sword. 

Photo – the spot in Anjol where ToersBijns was killed by the Japanese before he dug his own grave and was beheaded on this spot. 


Reference: http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emanuel_Victor_Frederik_Toers_Bijns