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Gary Lipton Media Relations Manager Phone: 1-(800)-222-5551 Fax: 1-(800)-990-4329 Web site: www. napsnet .com e-mail: printmedia@napsnet.com #2571 North American Precis Syndicate, Inc., 350 Fifth Avenue, 65th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10118-0110 Graduation News For Young Men Quinoa Salad With Vegetables And Olive Oil (NAPSA)—Now is the perfect time to t ry n ew r e c i p e s t ha t incorporate the delicious vegetables available in grocery stores and at local farmers markets. Quino a S a l ad w i th Z uc c hi ni , Eggplant and Peppers is a colorful dish full of flavor and hearthealthy ingredients. Quinoa seeds are small, round, high-protein nuggets that resemble couscous and have a slightly nutty flavor. Compared to most other grains, quinoa is higher in unsaturated fats (the good fats) and lower in carbohydrates. You can find quinoa in most grocery stores in the rice or pasta aisle. This salad calls for two types of olive oil, regular for sauting and flavorful extra virgin for the dressing. The vegetables are sauted with fresh thyme, garlic and olive oil, then tossed with quinoa and an easy dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, more fresh thyme and salt and pepper. The result is a delicious mix of fresh vegetables and grains that can be served as a flavorful side dish or paired with flatbread for an easy appetizer. Quinoa Salad with Zucchini, Eggplant and Peppers 1 eggplant, deseeded, diced into 1⁄4-inch squares 2 red peppers, deseeded, diced into 1⁄4-inch squares 11⁄2 zucchini, deseeded, diced into 1⁄4-inch squares 1 ⁄3 cup olive oil 4 stems fresh thyme (leaves and thin stems only) 3 garlic cloves, minced 8 oz. quinoa This flavorful salad is a great option for those following a gluten-free diet, as standard quinoa grains are gluten-free. ⁄2 tsp. salt ⁄3 to 1⁄2 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 stems fresh thyme Salt and fresh ground pepper 1 1 1. In a large skillet at medium heat, add 1⁄3 cup olive oil, garlic cloves, cut vegetables, leaves of 4 stems thyme and salt. Saut 10–12 minutes or until crisp-tender. Set aside. 2. Meanwhile, cook the quinoa according to package directions until tender; strain and run cold water over quinoa to stop it from cooking further. 3. In a bowl, mix the quinoa with the vegetables, add 1⁄3 cup extra virgin olive oil, remaining thyme and salt to taste. Mix well. 4. To serve, garnish dish with additional fresh thyme. Makes 9–12 servings. This dish can be adapted to incorporate your favorite seasonal vegetables, including corn, green and yellow peppers, okra and summer squash. For more recipes, visit www.aboutoliveoil.org. (NAPSA)—After high school graduation, students go in many directions—college, military service, technical school—but one thing all young men must do is register with the Selective Service. While it is a legal requirement, it offers many benefits, such as eligibility for federal student aid, federal jobs and federal job-training programs. Every resident male must register with the Selective Service between 30 days before and 30 days after his 18th birthday. Those who enter the country after age 18 should still register before their 26th birthday. Registration is required for immigrants to become citizens. When graduating high school, don’t forget to register for the Selective Service. It is required for young men. Registration is easy. Most high schools have a Selective Service Registrar who can help or you can register online at www.sss.gov. Forms are also available at any post office. You may even get a card in the mail that you can just send back. Another way to register is to check a box on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Learn more at www.sss.gov. Boot Camp Looking For Entrants To Learn Yard Care Skills (NAPSA)—Homeowners who need more knowledge and experience to shape up their yards can hone their skills at a special boot camp, while helping a community cultivate a greener look. At Briggs & Stratton Corporation’s first-ever Yard Smarts Boot Camp, recruits will get their hands dirty learning yard care basics, while improving a community green space somewhere in the continental U.S. Homeowners will be selected to attend the fun, knowledgepacked weekend camp based on how creatively they express their need to gain more lawn and yard care know-how. Boot Camp hopefuls should submit a brief video or series of photos expressing their need for knowledge to www.YardSmartsBootCamp.com. Visit the Web site for complete rules. “Recruits” will be selected and whisked away to an undisclosed location in early fall 2010 for the weekend boot camp. Under the guidance of nationally known Yard Doctor Trey Rogers, Ph.D., they will learn what it takes to have a great green space by applying their new knowledge and skills to improve and beautify a community green space chosen from public nominations. Anyone can suggest a community green space in need of a spruce-up. “Our research tells us there are first-time homeowners and young homeowners who don’t have the skills they would like to have to take care of their lawn and yard and make it look great,” explains Anita Fisher of Briggs & Stratton, the largest maker of gas engines for outdoor power equipment. “This is a fun way to share knowl- Potential recruits get ready for a fun boot camp that will offer ways to learn about lawn and yard care while doing good by sprucing up a public green space. edge and at the same time perform a community service project that otherwise wouldn’t get done.” Some of the skills that boot campers will learn include yard and lawn care basics such as: • Watering, fertilizing and seeding • How to mow your lawn correctly (tip: never cut your grass too short) • How to combat weeds and the best way to tackle them • The proper care of your lawn mower and other equipment. In addition to the weekend experience, recruits will return home to new yard care equipment. Participants will receive a new lawn mower and pressure washer, as well as a $200 gift certificate toward the purchase of shovels, rakes, loppers and other basics. For five months, the Yard Doctor will select five Boot Camp semifinalists from all submissions and post them online, where consumers will vote for that month’s top two boot camp recruits. For more information, go to YardSmartsBootCamp.com.