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- September 9, 2006 at 12:34 am(1) surendra says:
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- March 11, 2007 at 10:20 pm(2) Linda says:
Fixing the winsock and tcp/ip worked for me. On the run command I used the following commands —-
for winsock run:
netsh winsock reset
to reset tcp/ip run:
netsh int ip reset c:\resetlog.txt
Make sure only the computer with the router is set to be the server also.
go to network places
view network connections
right click on the various connections go to advanced tab and make sure the computers without the router don't have
"allow other network users to connect throught this computer's internet connection" checked
- August 27, 2007 at 4:02 am(3) khanna says:
my problem is . when i want 2 connect to remote pc i cant connect 2 it . it says THE NETWORK PATH CANT BE FOUND
- August 7, 2008 at 3:11 am(4) Network Path Not Found says:
Thanks – have not seen that Winsock fix. I have another post about this on my blog. Hope it helps.
- September 12, 2008 at 6:33 pm(5) Sijo says:
I am using two pcs having Operating system windows 200oPro. The computers are in PICTURE work group. I selected obtain TCP/IP automatically in both computers. I tried to nework with both compuers by using cross cable. I can ping both computers each other but when I will go to computers near me I can find only one computer in PCs. How can I fix this problem?
- October 20, 2008 at 3:40 am(6) Sid says:
Tried resolving this issue for several days only to find that it was one of the silliest problem!
Control Panel > Network Connections > (Right click on the active connection) > Properties
Make sure "Client for Microsoft Networks" is checked.
- January 28, 2009 at 9:20 am(7) Aneesh says:
A solution (there could be several causes)
* On the target machine (the one you're trying to connect to) open up Services, under Administrative Tools in the Start Menu.
* Scroll down to the Computer Browser service.
* If it is Disabled or set to Manual, set it to Automatic.
* Then start it. It may stop immediately again, but this is OK.
* At this point try to connect to the target machine.
If it still doesn't work, you can try the following:
* open up Network Connections, under Control Panel.
* Right click on your network adapter and click on Properties.
* Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click on Properties.
* Click on Advanced, and click on the WINS tab.
* Even if it is set to Default, set the radio button to Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP.
* Press OK on each screen until everything's closed.
* Go back to the client machine and try again.
* You should be able to connect!
If it still doesn't work:
* Go back to the Services window and find the service named Routing and Remote Access.
* Double-click on it, set it to Manual, and stop it.
* Close Services and try to connect from your client machine again.
- March 11, 2009 at 9:56 am(8) Karl says:
What I did was simply check for the Service pack on both machines and found mine was SP2 and the other was SP3. I simply upgraded mine, rebooted it and I was good to go. No more errors…Hope this helps
- March 28, 2009 at 3:13 pm(9) Jeff says:
I am having the same problem with a twist. I corrected the WINSOCK, and it worked great, but only for about an hour. I redid it on all my computers and still can't get access to any files over my network (wireless).
Any thoughts?
- June 8, 2009 at 5:00 pm(10) Solomon G/meskel says:
I am really glad to say you thank you. I am speechless about your tangible ideas keep doing up.
- June 13, 2009 at 6:18 am(11) Jeremy Powdrell says:
My main computer is linked via Ethernet to my DSL Modem.
The main computer also has a Wireless adaptor which all other computers connect to. All the computers on the network access the internet through the main computer and all are successfully conected to the internet. Each computer can see the ADSL Modem and can be pinged (10.0.0.2) from any computer.
The problem is that although they all have Internet access, they cannot see the computer allowing the access. Can't even ping the machine (192.168.0.1)
If I do an ipconfig on any of the machines they show the default gateway correctly as (192.168.0.1)
- June 23, 2009 at 8:05 am(12) Abhishek Shrivastava says:
Thank you very very much sir, It helps me too much. I am website developer, how can I help you, Since you help me.
- July 23, 2009 at 11:42 pm(13) Len says:
Thank you very much. You have solved my network connection problem.
- July 27, 2009 at 5:12 am(14) funmike says:
the message no network path came out even when i could access network and can ping the server but can't ping the system from another system.
- August 10, 2009 at 6:31 am(15) Islam Al-derbashi says:
some services is not run like workstation
and install xp services pack 3
can solve this problem
- September 10, 2009 at 1:34 pm(16) Mr Phong says:
Thanks Sid very much!!!
- October 2, 2009 at 3:58 pm(17) JP says:
Try this
1- Open Network Connection
2- Check box File & Printer sharing > ok
3- Disabled NIC
4- Enabled it back
5- Open CMD > ipconfig /flushdns
- October 17, 2009 at 4:57 pm(18) VD says:
Great post, thank,s it resolved also my issue: "Can not access shared folders" on 2 pc wi-fi network, although everyone permissions applied to anonymous users + netbios enabled + computer browser enabled + guest account enabled. Only the winsock fix helped with following simple steps in particular executed on both PCs
Quote post No.3:
Fixing the winsock and tcp/ip worked for me. On the run command I used the following commands -
for winsock run:
netsh winsock reset
to reset tcp/ip run:
netsh int ip reset c:\resetlog.txt
- October 17, 2009 at 6:04 pm(19) VD says:
Worked.. only for short. Now in Jeff's (no.10) position, not working although did redo the drill several times please help!
- December 1, 2009 at 6:12 am(20) umesh says:
Right click on my computer than choose manage than services n application after that open service choose net logon service start that service.
- December 28, 2009 at 2:39 am(21) kamal says:
Net work path was not fount or no more connections we restart the computer problem will solve. what is the problem or any reason please tell to. thanking you
- January 14, 2010 at 2:15 am(22) Shivam Black says:
Fixing the winsock and tcp/ip worked for me. On the run command I used the following commands -
for winsock run:
netsh winsock reset
to reset tcp/ip run:
netsh int ip reset c:\resetlog.txt
Make sure only the computer with the router is set to be the server also.
go to network places
view network connections
right click on the various connections go to advanced tab and make sure the computers without the router dont have
allow other network users to connect throught this computers internet connection checked
In case you are still stumped, do this:
Rt click My computer
click Manage
click Services
scroll to Routing…
left click Routing…
click Properties
click (General tab) Startup type and select Disabled.
- January 18, 2010 at 8:00 am(23) thilagar says:
network path was not found.this is message come to frequently in our system.what solution for it.
- February 1, 2010 at 12:26 pm(24) iyamah victor says:
thank so much for your suggestion. using winsock reset and disabled routing and remote services solve the problem. I am Lan expert from Nigeria
- February 21, 2010 at 12:06 pm(25) nano says:
can i say something ..
may be this message be a virus in the computers on the network ……. thanks
- March 9, 2010 at 9:54 pm(26) Danny says:
Thank you.
Enabled Routing and Remote Access service and started the services worked fine.
- March 10, 2010 at 7:57 am(27) Rahul says:
i shared a folder frm PC1 .In Run wen typed the n/w path it shows n/w path not found …
- March 12, 2010 at 4:14 am(28) Erdem says:
Thank. you saved my life its work perfectly for me.
- April 7, 2010 at 5:50 am(29) edd says:
silly mistake
go control panel -> network connections -> right click active connection…… make sure file and print sharing is ticked!!!!
- May 30, 2010 at 1:40 am(30) JANI says:
Mr.Linda ur solved my problem. Thankyou very much.
- June 9, 2010 at 1:24 pm(31) Jennifer says:
My Network Places (rgt click) – Properties – (Rgt Click) on the connected Local Area Connection – Properties – Make sure Client for Microsoft Networks has a check mark next to it – OK
- June 30, 2010 at 8:14 am(32) maureenm says:
Checking the "client for microsoft networks" box worked for me. Thanks all.
- August 27, 2010 at 10:23 am(33) Bill says:
you may want to check "File and printer Sharing for microsoft networks" is enabled to fix this problem. the other options were tried but "no goy". It was that when i seen this option was disabled and when i enabled it, and tryed to connect via "start,run, \\nodename\c$ it then connected.
- October 29, 2010 at 9:21 pm(34) Dennis says:
Linda, thanks for the advise.
- December 10, 2010 at 4:27 am(35) kamal says:
i m install win xp sp3 but this problems "network path was not fount is till "or not working network printer properly right now .how i solve it plz call me
- December 11, 2010 at 7:55 am(36) Faheem Ahmad says:
Both commands(netsh int ip reset & netsh winsock reset) are used to solve various network related lan card issues, not only "Network Path Not found error". Faheem Ahmad, System Administrator, Reliance Communications, Delhi.
- January 9, 2011 at 10:55 am(37) Lando A. Lucya says:
a good to you!
thanks for this site. I'm actually having this kind of problem. thanks for this solution. in a minute the problem was solved.
- February 7, 2011 at 11:40 am(38) Sohail says:
In our office our system administrator has blocked facebook.com, when i am trying to connect the message occurs " Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage "
can some body help me to fix it manually , is there any technique where i can use facebook.com
- February 7, 2011 at 11:55 am(39) Sohail says:
I am able connect the other computer at my office same domain group, to share folder , but when i double click on shared folder the error message box apeared
Windows can not access "\\computer name\shared folder "
but i am able to acess shared folders on computers,
please help me out somebody,
thanx with regards,
- February 10, 2011 at 12:43 pm(40) efoster10 says:
i fixed my problems on windows 7 simply by starting and setting the TCP/IP NetBios Helper service to automatic and starting it. Wasn't happy, spent about three hours trying to figure it out!
- March 15, 2011 at 4:08 am(41) mani says:
network path was not found but ip address cmd promt ping successful,pls help me
- March 15, 2011 at 10:24 am(42) Juan F. says:
I am running an xp_cmdshell from SQL server 2005 sp2 to create a dummy file called Hi.txt with some message inside in ascii format. The command looks like this: EXEC xp_cmdshell '@ECHO TESTING! > \\msdevsol02\D$\hi.txt'. The server where the file will be created is a windows server 2008 R2 64 bit. When I run the command from SQL I get the following error: "The network path was not found". When I map a drive from my Desktop and I try to run the following: "ECHO TESTING! > \\msdevsol02\D$\hi.txt" it works. Why doesn't it work from SQL?
- May 13, 2011 at 6:02 am(43) PJ says:
Found Client for Microsoft Networks driver wasn't even installed. had uninstalled itself and then gives message network path not found. Thanks again Microsoft.
But thanks to you really!
- June 3, 2011 at 3:59 am(44) rishi says:
i want to connect two pc internal , i m using crossover cable , cable is ok , i m giving ip 19220.127.116.11 & 192.168.1.2 , subnet mask 255.255.255.0 , defalt getway 19184.108.40.206 ,
when i ping then , pc 1 can not able to ping on pc 2 request time out message showing. & pc 2 is able to ping pc 1.
pls help me out………
- July 18, 2011 at 1:31 pm(45) Dilip says:
Click on the My network places right click after that An dailoge box appear local area connection right click, properties, tick on the "client for microsoft network" i think it will be done
- September 3, 2011 at 1:11 am(46) Ritesh Tiwari says:
Dear Mani First u Check in ur network connection properties Client for Microsoft Networks is there or not if it's not there then click install option and tick client and select Client for Microsoft Networks and install it .I think after this command ur problem is solve
- September 21, 2011 at 6:04 am(47) Viswanath says:
I had a similar issue. I was trying to add a PC to the domain. When I was doing it, windows threw the "Network path not found" error. I had tried the following
- Ping to the domain controller works
- Other PCs got successfull added to the domain with same credentials
- Hostfile entry to the domain controller did not resolve
- Computer Browser service is started and set to automacit mode
- netsh winsock reset did not work
- netsh int ip reset c:\resetlog.txt did not work either
Finally enabling "Microsoft Client for Networks" resolved the issue.
Thanks a lot for all those who have shared their experiences.
- October 27, 2011 at 2:32 pm(48) Daniel says:
After spending many many hours, checking the client for microsoft networks box and than restarting computer, worked for me too. Thanks all!!!
- November 5, 2011 at 3:30 am(49) RAKESH says:
i am unable to find a sharing file or printer
when i am trying to browse through this command it shows that, the network path is found
- November 14, 2011 at 11:02 am(50) andy says:
starting the tcp/ip netbios helper service and setting it to "automatic" fixed this for me. it was disabled.
- January 27, 2012 at 1:17 pm(51) Bob Saggot says:
Thanks for the advice! It was awesome because before I had no internet!
- February 1, 2012 at 9:57 pm(52) Prism says:
To fix ping issue run the following command
netsh set firewall set icmpsetting 8 (Enter)
on both computers .
- February 12, 2012 at 10:44 am(53) raja says:
Hi ,
Here i have windows 2000 server and 10 windows(Windows 2000) POS terminal.Each terminal have the individual printer with share name .Normally we can run the program from server using RDC. Now the problem with the printer . The RDC can connect but the printer unable to print from server . I open the run in server then type \\System name (or) IP address , Server shows error " the network path was not found". Only for this POS terminal, all other working fine. I change already the user name & password for both side still can't connect to the printer. Today only this problem. How come suddenly this problem happened , then how to solve this issue? pls can anyone help me to solve this issue .. Thanks.
- February 21, 2012 at 6:40 am(54) sare says:
Thank you..it solved my problem
- March 4, 2012 at 8:03 am(55) chris says:
so i was hoping this would solve my problem but it only seems to have made things worse. i am running winxp sp3 so i tried the first method listed
"With Windows XP SP2, the 'netsh' administrative command-line program can repair WinSock."
i ran cmd, typed winsh and after a few seconds the command prompt changed from the normal c:\ to winsh> and nothing seemed to have happened. not sure what to do i typed help and a list of command scrolled up the screen. i wasn't sure what i was supposed to do with this so i just typed quit to close the program.
And now i cannot connect to the internet at all. i don't seem to have an ip address and when i try to renew i get this message "unable to contact your DHCP server"
Please Help!
- March 7, 2012 at 1:35 pm(56) ME says:
- March 11, 2012 at 9:36 pm(57) Jeffvital says:
Sir I have some problem in my network connection, my computer is connected to network but cannot find the path of the server,the problem i cannot open the important files which i save in the server. Can you please give me solution how to fix my problem in connecting to the server..
- April 26, 2012 at 1:14 am(58) Harish Shetty says:
Dear Support
It was great !
1) I tried fixing the winsock by command 'netsh winsock reset' on the remote computer.
2) Then I enabled the netbios setting on the remote computer 'win server 2008′
open up Network Connections, under Control Panel.
* Right click on your network adapter and click on Properties.
* Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click on Properties.
* Click on Advanced, and click on the WINS tab.
* Even if it is set to Default, set the radio button to Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP.
* Press OK on each screen until everythings closed.
* Go back to the client machine and try again.
* You should be able to connect!
Thanks & Regards
Harish M. Shetty
India , Mumbai
- May 2, 2012 at 8:22 pm(59) Chris says:
I am trying to access shared folders on both my windows Vista and Windows 7 OS computers. Right now I am able to share files on both of the computers and I am able to access the shared folders locally using the UNC path. When i try to access either remote computer using the remote computer's computer name in the UNC path i get the error message "the network path was not found".
1. I have enabled all sharing options(pretty sure anyways) needed in network and sharing center on both computers.
2. Both computers are part of the same workgroup named "Workgroup" by default.
3. When i click on "network" on both computers. I see the remote computer's computer name which tells me that both computers are recognizing eachother as being apart of the same domain.
Any help would be appreciated.
- May 9, 2012 at 3:43 am(60) nurol says:
I'm using a XP sp2 computer and when I try to access a windows 7 64bit computer im getting a msg "The Network path was not found." I can access other windows XP computer no problem.
- May 23, 2012 at 10:58 am(61) Tshidi says:
Hi, i have a problem that is perhaps related to this forum, as per the KB 978433 i downloaded the hotfix from microsoft.com, but when trying to run the hotfix it comes with an error: The update is not applicable to your computer. My server is 2008 R2 x64
and yet the hotfix was developed to address this issue. i replaced srv.sys, Sscore.dll, srvsvc.dll files and checked all
the dependencies all running,i run sfc /scannow still nothing is happening as all seems to be fine. when i try to start the server service it with only run for a while and then stops, at times when i start it again it comes with an error, the Server service wont start with the following error
Windows could not start the server service on local computer
error 53: the network path was not found
Event ID: 7023
i have been working on this server for days now and i dont want to format it.
- June 20, 2012 at 12:43 am(62) Ardavan says:
Thanks everyone, your tips and comments just saved a trouble shooting project Hope I can return the favor
- July 28, 2012 at 7:52 am(63) Ritesh says:
Hi. I have use 20 computers with a router connection, but one computer is showing an error "IP network path not found." The computer is pinging properly…
- June 21, 2013 at 2:56 am(64) Abu Aminah says:
//(50) andy says:
starting the tcp/ip netbios helper service and setting it to automatic fixed this for me. it was disabled.
My Issue was, i could'nt Join PC in domain. Did resolved with Andy's solution above.
Thanks a lot andy.
- September 3, 2013 at 12:58 am(65) Suhas More says:
The network path was not found error. but can pine……
Problem resolved after below thing.
In the THis coonnection uses the following items:
There was not Client for Microsoft Networks so installed it and problem is resolved…..
- September 26, 2013 at 2:21 am(66) chakri says:
I am trying to resolving the issue " The network path not found" error from 2 days only to find that it was one of the silliest problem!
Control Panel > Network Connections > (Right click on the active connection) > Properties
Make sure Client for Microsoft Networks is checked.
Then i successfully added my client into my domain….
- October 8, 2013 at 6:31 am(67) Teekaraman says:
Hi. I have use 10 computers with a switch connection, but one computer is showing an error IP network path not found. 0×80070035 The computer is pinging properly.these machine not sharing file an remaining machine……………pls reply that correction…………
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- Cindy said...
This-Is-Adorable :D!
- October 13, 2011 at 4:19 PM
- R K Young said...
He is a cutie! And a camera hog. ABSOLUTELY poses for the thing. Because of Twitter discussions, I'm posting this link: http://ipetrus.blogspot.com/2009/11/cat-wickedly-inconvenient-third-rail-of.html about the impact of cats on the environment at large. For all you concerned bird lovers out there, we have 2 cats, both fixed. One is indoors 99% of the time. The other, Ziggy, prefers to spend more time outdoors, and yes, he has been guilty of avian murder. Consequently, he receives more supervision, and is kept inside much more than he would like during nesting season. Our neighbor is even better--his cat is kept indoors at all times.
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Your caption cracked me up!! And Ziggy looks like a linebacker of a cat!
My Katie (spayed, of course) likes the outside but is too wary of predators/bullies to be out alone for more than business. Yes, I have to walk my cat. :)
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NEW YORK (AP) - The decision on whether Chrysler can sell the
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As a kid growing up in the Tri-State area, I have to admit I am biased when it comes to pizza, bagels and pasta. The half-Jew part of me weeps with joy at the prospect of consuming a halfway decent bagel with gravlox. Oy.
The reason why I've gathered you all here today is to underscore the fact that I can be an absolute idiot when it comes to leaving the safety of the peninsula. I'm the equivalent to the person that lives in the City who thinks that life ceases to exist once you leave the 212 area code. What is there that's really all that worthwhile for me that isn't within biking distance of my house?
In a word: plenty.
I have lived in Charleston for long enough at this point in my life that I should have ventured to Park Circle before 5 weeks ago. The first time was for Sesame Burger and unfortunately I did not make it a blogging occasion. I have to say that in my head I had set the bar so low that I didn't deem it good enough to merit a blog post. I am such a snob. On said occasion, I dined with MC and ordered a turkey burger. While not the most fantastic burger I have ever had the liberty of noshing on, it was a revelation within the realm of turkey burgers. The sweet potato fries were an absolutely perfect crispy texture and their homemade mayonnaise was tasty enough that I felt indulgent enough to dredge my fries through it. All in all, I feel incredibly sheepish and am willing to admit that I was wrong about Park Circle. It is most definitely worth the short trip up I-26 to get a great turkey burger.
Now that I've properly prefaced my recent foray into food outside of downtown, I will delve further into the true purpose behind my post and also the brief discussion about pizza.
I went to EVO.
Nationally renowned for their thin crust and delicious locally sourced ingredients, EVO is situated right in the middle of the Park Circle restaurant scene. Naturally I was simultaneously curious, excited, and skeptical of this "new" restaurant. While I've heard literally nothing other than glowing reviews about this establishment, they were still a foreign bird to me. I always try to maintain an open mind when trying new places but it's usually really easy to slip into snarky critic mode. This next question is rhetorically posed to anyone that's ever written a critical statement before: Is it not so much more satisfying to write a bad review of a restaurant/book/movie than a good one? I know according to Thomas Hobbes we are all inherently evil but I refuse to fully subscribe to his point of view. While I do thoroughly enjoy delivering harsh criticism when it is due, conversely, I also relish the opportunity to heap praise upon those that are deserving of recognition. While many of my contemporaries are cynics, not naming names here people, I like to think of myself as a positive realist.
Any potentially negative thoughts (if any) that I may harbor about the place are secondary and irrelevant; EVO is thoroughly and undeniably fantastic on all fronts. Very rarely do I dine at a restaurant and leave raving like a crazy woman for weeks about how spot on my food was.
Exhibit A:
The lovely Patty purchased me a wonderful iPad for my birthday and dear lord does it take absolutely fabulous photos. Hence ^. Also, let's talk for a brief moment about the subject of said picture. This, darlings, is Kale Caesar Salad. Kale is far more dense and less water-soluble than, say, romaine or arugula. Therefore, this works far better when the lettuce is shredded to smaller, more bite-sized pieces. Seeing as how we are still very much in winter, kale is in season for the time being. When life hands you lemons, y'all. Being the type of person that very much enjoys both Caesar and kale, I was obviously drawn to this bizarre salad. This dish had an incredibly successful payoff with a creamy Caesar dressing that wasn't too garlicky as so many of them can be. The golden beets and cherry tomatoes lightened up the density of the dish with crispy little punches among the leafy, dark green legumes. I would handily recommend this and most definitely would order it again.
This, I was less impressed with. While I did and I always do consistently appreciate fresh veggies in salads, and especially fresh produce in general, I think the dressing was substantially weaker with this dish. Granted, I am comparing what is essentially a very good salad to a particularly fantastic one, truly one of the best that I've experienced in Charleston. I wouldn't say that I didn't like it, it just wasn't on par with the craftsmanship exemplified by the Kale Caesar. Not a failure but not nearly as memorable.
I know that you want to hear about the pizzas but you'll have to be patient through two more FANTASTIC appetizers first. Bear with me, we're diving in together on this one.
This was something fun that I'm not sure is even on the menu. Patty and Trudi are good friends with the people that own EVO so we got some awesome stuff that's indicative of the fresh, tasty dishes that regularly come out of their kitchen. The bruschetta was nothing short of delicious. The mozzarella was sinfully creamy and fresh, the tomatoes tasted like they were end-of-the-summer quality, and the pesto was most likely their famous pistachio pesto, normally used in a perfectly excessive way on their famous pizza. I wish this was on the menu because it was sublime perfection.
And this, oohhhh this. The baguettes with smoked meatballs were possibly my favorite thing up to this point. So moist with such a robust, meaty flavor – the opposite of those crumbly, dried out "mama's" meatballs that I grew up "enjoying" at many a mom and pop Italian place in New Jersey. They should take a lesson from some southerners that make really fantastic New York style pizza: keep them meatballs juicy! Looking back, I feel like the excessive use of breadcrumbs to hold together meatballs that I'd eaten in my youth seems, well, excessive. Yes, I sound redundant but I'm mostly surprised. Why can a southerner make better meatballs than any I've had in New York OR New Jersey?
Oh, yeah, there was pizza too. This was one of my favorites, topped with arugula, feta, parmesean, and mozzarella. It had an almost wet texture with the mozzarella but it didn't effect the crispy crust whatsoever; it still held up beautifully under the pressure of supporting all that melty cheese and wilty arugula. Still, not the best pizza of the evening, but I wouldn't kick it out of bed for eating crackers.
This was half of a tie for first place for me, the other coming up in just a minute. The combined flavors and textures of mushrooms, pine nut pesto, havarti, and parmesean do a memorable pizza make. I cannot express how much I LOVED this pizza. It was hearty and delicate at the same time while also containing elements that usually make my mouth water: funghi and pesto. It was stellar and hands down the best thing I'd eaten at that meal until I tried the following…
I KNOW, RIGHT. When have I EVER been attracted to the "less is more" theory when it comes to pizza? The answer is never. I am not that person that calls up a pizza place and says "give me your best plain pie". I'm more the "house special" person who dies a little at the prospect of maximum topping overload. Give me meats on my veggies, 3 cheeses, olives, and pesto. DONE. However, this pizza had none of that. It was elegant in its simplicity and it snuck up on me. I thought for a fact that my ultimate pizza match would have been the "pork trifecta" pizza and that was the beginning, middle, and end of it. Not so fast, chief. While the pork trifecta was indeed delicious, it was too flashy. I appreciate sausage, pepperoni, and bacon with great fervor. But I'm being honest with you, there was no topping this pizza. Even the allure of more than one pork product on a pizza couldn't take away from the silkiness in flavor and texture exhibited by the Margherita. I appreciate the restraint shown here; to call this pizza "plain" would be an affront.
I would like to finish with an open statement to EVO:
"Dearest EVO,
After having eaten several of your delicious confections, I have come to a conclusion about what it is that your company represents. Your pathos is excellence in simplicity and not only do I fully appreciate and enjoy what you do, I will make it my business to inform as many as I can that you have, without a doubt, created a perfect pizza. Your passion for what you do does not go unnoticed and I thank you for bestowing upon me a culinary gift that I legitimately cherish.
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Farmington residents with questions or concerns about the proposed Metropolitan District Commission water diversion project can attend a public hearing at 7 p.m. in the Human Resources Training Room at the UConn Health Center's Munson Building, 16 Munson Road, Farmington. The public hearing will likely be the last event held in the Farmington Valley regarding the proposal before public comment on the issue closes Jan. 31.
The MDC proposal estimates that a new 20-mile pipeline could divert as much as 1.93 million gallons from the Farmington River basin each day.
Farmington Valley officials have expressed concern that the diversion would set a dangerous precedent for interbasin transfers, cause long-term water shortage issues in the Farmington Valley, and ultimately not solve the overarching issue.
"Securing additional sources of supply to meet these planned growth needs and maintaining an adequate margin of safety is essential to properly operating and managing a public water supply system," said Thomas Callahan, UConn associate vice president.
Officials are also concerned about the process UConn has taken to determine the best options and said the process lacks transparency. Much of the discussion has centered around the Mansfield area, which would benefit from the proposal but until recently the Farmington Valley has been excluded.
The MDC held an informational meeting on the issue on Jan. 17 at the Farmington Town Hall.
The public is welcome to attend tonight's public hearing and comment on the Environmental Impact Evaluation, which lists the MDC as one of three viable options. Comments close on Jan. 31, after which comments will be responded to and a recommendation made by Milone & McBroom, who conducted the EIE. The state Office of Policy and Management will make the final decision, possibly in late spring or early summer, according to UConn Associate Vice President Tom Callahan.
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Coaxing a Party Switch in North Carolina
by Jonathan Singer, Mon Oct 15, 2007 at 09:22:53 PM EDT
Back in March I pointed to the possibility that North Carolina Republican Congressman Walter Jones, a conservative on most issues other than Iraq, where he has staked out an anti-war position, would leave the GOP and join the Democrats. Well, it hasn't happened yet, but perhaps it may soon given the way Jones' caucus is treating him. The Hill's Jackie Kucinich has the story.
Rep. Walter Jones's (N.C.) position on the Iraq war is likely to keep him out of the Armed Services Committee's Republican leadership despite his seniority, as the panel's ranking member mulls who will succeed former Rep. Jo Ann Davis (R-Va.) as Readiness subcommittee ranking member, according to sources on both sides of the aisle.
A spokesman for Armed Services ranking member Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.) said he has yet to make a decision and is working through the process of naming a successor to Davis, who died Oct. 6 following a two-year battle with breast cancer.
Jones most likely will be passed over for the subcommittee's ranking member position for the second time in the 110th Congress, according to a congressional source familiar with the discussions. The anti-war Republican has been slighted in the past for siding with Democratic leadership on Iraq war resolutions.
Despite his party's dissatisfaction, Jones has found it easier to get things done for his district by working with Democrats, he said in an April interview with The Hill.
As I noted back in March, Jones has already previously been a member of the Democratic Party, having unsuccessfully run as a Democrat for the congressional seat being vacated by his father, also a Democrat, in 1992, before winning his current seat as a Republican in 1994. Were he to switch parties during this Congress, he would put a seat (North Carolina 3) that is otherwise not really in play for the Democrats (it leans about 15 points more Republican than the nation as a whole in presidential elections, according to the Cook PVI) on the map.
There is little doubt that he would be among the more conservative members of the Democratic caucus were he to join it (either as a Democrat or a Democratic-leaning independent). To take one example, Jones voted against the expansion of SCHIP earlier this year -- though that can at least in part be chalked up to the fact that he represents a state uniquely hit by the increased tax on cigarettes (given the prominent role the tobacco industry plays in the North Carolina economy). That said, at least according to the 2006 National Journalvote rankings, Jones lines up on the left side of the aisle, voting liberally than 53.5 percent of his colleagues in the second session of the 109th Congress, which is about as good as one could ask for from a district as inherently Republican as North Carolina's third. So I, for one, would be happy to see Jones jump ship from the Republican Party.
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Still disappointed that the record wasn't that great.
pretty cool. good song too. haven't listened to their new release yet.
Album is great, what are you talking about
Still disappointed that the record wasn't that great.
Big pile of boring poo.Digging: Monarch - Sabbracadaver
Digging: Monarch - Sabbracadaver
album was ok
The album was pretty samey and inconsequential
Thought the album was awesome on the same level as spiral shadow (not static tensions though)
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If you're looking for a great recipe that's extremely easy, this is it! My family loved it and it only took me a few minutes to throw it in the oven. Will definitely make again - very flavorful and tender! I didn't really follow the ingredient amounts, I just coated each breast liberally with brown sugar and garlic powder/salt. I did add some butter too. Will cover 1/2 way through next time though to get the tops as tender as the bottoms though. Awesome!
I usually don't like sweet meat, but this chicken had a pretty good flavor. I did end up adding a lot more garlic and some more brown sugar than was called for, plus I poured melted butter over the chicken first.
My family loves this chicken. I would suggest ignoring the measurements given in the recipe. We use the garlic salt liberally on both sides of the chicken and top with about of teaspoon of brown sugar per leg. Delicious!
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It is that time of year where we seek nominations from La Mesa Chamber members to submit themselves or a fellow member to serve on the Board of Directors.
At the present time we have four 1-year terms available and two 2-year terms available. You will receive a nomination form in the mail next week, and I encourage you to give some thought to being a part of the leadership team that is guiding the business community in La Mesa and shall take part in the City of La Mesa's 100th Anniversary celebration in a big way!
The Board of Directors meets once a month and is a policymaking board. The President and CEO serves at the will of the Board of Directors. Board meetings are held on days that the board members request and can vary from month to month. The location can also vary depending on the will of the board.
As you will see when you review the duties of a board member, the tasks are not overwhelming. However, building the La Mesa Chamber of Commerce to a solvent organization over the past four years has taken great leadership. This year we shall be adding an opportunity for our members to vote by proxy, which will encourage those that can not attend the annual elections to still have their voices heard.
So start thinking about an opportunity to serve either a 1-year term or a 2-year term on the Board of Directors and look for the official nomination form in the mail to you within the next week!
It has been my pleasure to guide this organization since May 18, 2008, and I continue to marvel at the partnerships and commitment of so many of our business owners, leaders and community. So take a moment and think about joining the Board of Directors!
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Torre's lineup attempts to diffuse a sticky situationBy
We're hearing that Alex Rodriguez will take the night off and Wilson Betemit will start at third as the Yanks wrap up a series against the Blue Jays tonight. I like this move. The Yanks have already won the series; they have their ace going in Wang; and there's no reason to further Toronto's petty ridiculousness by having A-Rod act as a moving target for another season of missed expectations by an overpaid Blue Jays squad. His bat can come off the bench, and A-Rod can rest.
Update: This is indeed the way the lineup shakes down for tonight. Also, of note, Jason Giambi is DHing and Johnny Damon is enjoying the game from the bench.
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yeah what a bunch of bitches. i couldnt believe what towers said about pena. is that guy kidding? what a joke. the nerve of that guy to question pena's right to talk smack. pena's earned the right to drop kick towers in the head.
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Warren Geller, President and CEO of Englewood Hospital Medical Center, told the crowd gathered at the opening of the new multi-specialty physician office in Fort Lee, "This is an example of physicians coming to you."
Englewood Hospital Medical Center (EHMC) has partnered with four medical practices and opened a medical suite on Center Avenue.
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- Cardiovascular Associates of North Jersey
- Englewood OB-GYN Women's Group
- Northern Valley Ear, Nose and Throat
Thomas Senter, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of EHMC, described the opening of this office as a "monumental event."
"This is the new face of the hospital," Senter said. "We're reaching out to the community with the goal of making healthcare easy."
Senter emphasized that through this partnership, EHMC is redefining the old model of healthcare.
"In the old model you had to go to the hospital when you were sick," he said. "Now, the multi-disciplinary services offered at the hospital are coming to the community."
Driving this multi-specialty consolidation of practices is Park Medical Group. The brainchild of Dr. Stephen Brunnquell, who also serves as the Medical Staff President at EHMC, Park Medical Group began in a little house in Harrington Park. According to Brunnquell, he opened his practice with this idea--to make healthcare personal in the community.
"My idea was to take care of people over a long period of time," he said.
An idea he concedes was old fashioned and seemingly naive.
But it paid off. "I found that by sticking with my patients, they stuck with me," he said.
"What we have brought to Fort Lee is the old fashioned idea of medicine with all new technology," Brunnquell added.
Dr. Gerald Lee, Brunnquell's partner in the Park Medical Group echoed what Brunnquell said, adding, "Patients feel as if we're a family environment."
The offices are located in the medical building at 1555 Center Ave., Fort Lee.
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Husbands B-Day Dinner
Its my Husbands birthday on the 14th and its his first b-day as a married couple. :) I want to make him a really special dinner- We love all foods except he is not a fan of many vegetables. I cook almost every night so i am looking for one of those really special menus. Time consuming is okay as is many courses. Thanks!
What does your husband like? Is he into meat, poutry, fish, seafood? If it were my husband (Mr. Meat & Potatoes), it would be oysters on the half shell, cesar salad, prime rib or steak, potato gratin, creamed spinach and Bday cake. What types of cuisine does he like (Chinese? Italian? French? Greek?) Let us know and we can help with menu suggestions and recipes.
I agree with Diane. If it were me, I would love if my SO prepared my favorite foods as a large degustation. It doesn't even need to match (and it wouldn't given that some of my favorite foods are Filipino, Arab, Austrian, Spanish and English). It shows a lot of love if you can put together something that says you know him.
You could consider the beef wellington from The Joy of Cooking. My sister makes it and it is very good, and elegant.
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Thanks everyone- He really likes most foods- meat and potatoes, pasta, anything deep fried, pizza etc. We went to paris for our honeymoon and he really loved the french onion soup, crouq monsieur and french fries- he also loves roasted rack of lamb, potatoes, cream sauced pastas bacon etc. any menu suggestions?? :)
Happy Husband reporting in. Time consuming are the key words.
For a starter jfood recommends something lite given the temperature and a display of oysters on the half shell sets the tone.
Jfood would LOVE to have a wonderfully prepared braised pot of short ribs over polenta for a special b'day entree at home with mrs jfood. The flavors are deep and sensual and the polenta is a perfect side dish. When hubby walks in the house he will smell the treats to follow. (pretty silly on the entree in this heat though, sorry)
For dessert, creme brulee with chocolate dipped strawberries. You can feed them to each other.
And the jfoods have been married for almost 27 years and each of these dishes have been served at home.
I agree with posters who call for his favorites - BUT - if you often cook him his favorites and that wouldn't be so special, why not re-create a special meal you've had together? Like the meal you ate on your first date, or the best meal from your honeymoon or something similar.
How about just a bunch of appetizers of many of the styles of foods he loves....kinda like a Dim Sum (SP?) supper. Chinese Teriyaki, Buffalo Wings, Fresh English Style Fries or maybe Potato Skins with bacon, scallion, and cheese cheese cheese., if he is a beer drinker, a few different specialty beers. I am a man and my thinking would be if you cook all them nice meals all the time how about some relaxing comfort foods and a low stress day for both of you to enjoy. Maybe along with a movie or sports DVD of something he truly loves.
My wife will sit and watch a Red Sox game with me and we share some nachos, its special for both of us, quality relaxing time.
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MEN, IMHO, dont want show stoppers, we want to relax and chow on some comfort foods. You could set up a room with all his favorite sport decorations or something of that style and invite maybe 3 to 4 of his close friends.
Taco bars always work too !!
When the party dies down, he will he happy as a pig in S@*T and all his friends will brag about his party and why thier wives don't do that for them.
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One of Mr. Diane's favorites is baked steak - a 3 or 4 lb. sirloin broiled on one side, turn over and season with s&p, garlic. Make sauce with 1 cup Heinz ketchup (no laughing!), juice from 1/2 lemon, 1/2 stick melted butter, 3 T Lea & Perrins. Cover steak with sliced onion rings, pour over sauce. Bake in 400 degree oven for 20-30 min for med rare (125 on meat thermometer). The leftovers (Mr. Diane can eat 1/2 of steak himself!) are great for steak sandwiches on French rolls.
For potato gratin - grease shallow 9X13 oval or rectangular baking dish. Thinly slice 2 1/2 lbs. Yukon gold potatoes, shred 1/2 lb. Swiss or Gryuere cheese, dice 1 large onion. Layer potatoes, onions & cheese in baking dish and seson layers with s&p, grated nutmeg. Combine 3/4 cup chicken or beef broth with 3/4 cup heavy cream, pour over vegetables. Bake in 375 oven covered for 45 min. Uncover and bake 45 more min, till potatoes are crispy and liquid is absorbed. You can make ahead and refrigerate and re-heat before serving.
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Wow thank you all for your great replys! I am torn now between two ideas- We do make steak once a week but rarely rack of lamb- (however your baked steak recipe did just make me re consider)! I was thinking however either roasted and crusted rack of lamb (Recipes welcome) with either mashed or Gratin potatoes or homemade french fries since he loves them so much and i almost never make them- or some of his fave finger foods- im going to skip the french onion soup (maybe our anniversary) so i still need a good app. idea- maybe something fried if i dont do french fries. chocolate cake for dessert of course! :) We live in the Bahamas and it is crawfish season right now- we have been eating it non stop.... not to make anyone jealouse or anything :)
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For a fried app, perhaps fried zucchini blossoms if available. You could also do fried mozzarella, fried ravioli, panelle or arrancini:
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The September edition of Bon Appetit magazine has a family dinner with Gordon Ramsay that features rack of lamb, gravlax for appetizer, and a potato gratin. Rack of lamb is very easy - have the butcher french the bones (remove fat & clean tips), cover them with foil so they don't burn. I like to start my rack in a blazing hot skillet with a little EVOO. Season with s&p, garlic and fresh rosemary. Brown well on both sides, then dip into mixture of 2 cups fresh breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup dijon or English mustard. Sprinkle 1 T melted butter over and roast in 375 oven for 15-20 min. I take out the lamb at 125 degrees (med rare) and let rest for 10 min. You can use potato gratin recipe above. Sauteed cherry tomatoes or ratatouille would be a good veg.
The gravlax mentioned in the Bon Appetit article is surprisingly easy to make as well. You make a paste from kosher salt, a little sugar and fresh dill (sorry don't have propotions handy). You just need to start it a few days before you want to serve so it can cure. The recipe calls for an overnight cure, but I usually give salmon a 2 or 3 day cure.


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text: Comparing Parenting Cultures; Are Chinese Mothers Superior? Comparing Parenting Cultures; Are "Chinese Mothers" Superior? by Heather Maddan 1/10/11 8 Reactions 6 Shares Print 0 4 2 0 0 Imagine a childhood where your opinion doesn't count. Formative years void of sleepovers, school plays, and the ability to earn any grade other than an A. To many parents these suggestions (and occasionally calling your kid garbage) seem like they should be in a handbook of how not to raise a child, but they are Amy Chua's arguments for productive parenting. The mother of two, author, and law professor penned Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior, a controversial piece recently published in the Wall Street Journal. The article has stirred up intense emotions and a volatile comments section. What's your opinion? Source: Getty Read More Amy ChuaChinese ParentingDisciplineMotherhoodParentingNews parenting Every Parent Has a Secret — But Only Some Are Willing to Share 9 minutes ago 21 Things You Didn't Know About Yourself Until You Became a Mom 22 hours ago Sadie Can't Handle Her Baby Brother Growing Up (and It's Adorable!) 1 day ago 31 Mom Moments We Can All Relate To 2 days ago 7 Truths About Your Kids and Anxiety 2 days ago 19 Unexpected Perks of Parenting a Toddler 3 days ago What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Reactions mollyparnis 3 years If you care about your children succeeded in a very competitive world than I'd listen to what Amy Chua has to say. Susannah-Chen 3 years I'm not a mother, but I can't stop thinking about this article. I'm Chinese, but thankfully I didn't grow up with a mother who was like that — at all. I think it has one good point: That when kids get good at something, that's when things really start to get fun. But other than that, I have to disagree. As a child, any time I excelled, it was largely because of the pressure I gave myself, not any extreme dictating that I received from my parents. megnmac 3 years I just want a balance - I want to push, and teach my child that only through hard work (which no one enjoys initially) will you succeed at new things (from piano to sports to anything else she enjoys). I think the balance I'm going to try for is teaching her that through work she will do well, not simply because she is inherently perfect (she is) or smart or athletic - and I think that is where we naturally fail. Lots of studies on the American parenting show we overpraise them for being 'smart' or 'good' and they are terrified of trying anything new or risking anything that will show they are not 'smart' or 'good' - praising and developing hard work ethic is what I want to take from the Chinese parenting... not the criticism or view that my child owes it to me... she owes it to herself. 3 years No sleepovers, fine. But no playdates? So her kids never go over to a friend's house or have a friend over? Does that mean they only see their friends at school or activities, never outside that? Gross. 3 years There are many cultures where sleep overs are not the norm. I don't agree that they're necessary for proper social development. The rule in my house was you can have as many friends as you want but at the end of the day, everybody goes back to their OWN home. I complained about it as a kid... but looking back I think it was quite healthy. Verbal abuse on the other hand is an immense lack of respect for another human, which is what your child is, a human being. Calling ANYONE "garbage" and even more so you're own child is immoral. Whatever the culture. Studio16 3 years I am all for strict parenting. I think we need more parents who are not afraid to be actual parents instead of friends. 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But screwing your children out of having friends is just a tragedy. 3 years I think that whatever good points may be involved in her parenting style are completely overrun by her abuse, both physical and verbal. 3 years As a jewish mother, I have to firmly DISAGREE on the superiority of Chinese mothers... ;P (of course I'm joking... sort of...) Link Love Mom forced to stop feeding baby homemade formula — BabyCenter Blog The easiest ways to save on organic food — The Stir A look inside Fergie's second baby shower — Celebrity Baby Scoop Danielle Jonas debuts her baby bump — People Moms & Babies 7 light and fresh recipes to take you through Summer — FitPregnancy Does where you live affect your risk for PPD? — The Bump Where to find the best deals on school supplies — Real Simple Now this is how you announce a pregnancy! — HuffPost Parents


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By Neale Gulley
The Tonawanda News
Tonawanda News — Vanessa Fineberg laughs and calls it "a great big mix of food and old stuff," officially dubbed Sweets & Antiques in the Town of Tonawanda.
There's a story behind each piece in her carefully curated collection of unique and vintage furniture — all of it for sale at her new store at 217 Highland Parkway.
"I have this flair for anything unique — anything old," Fineberg, who opened the shop two months ago, said.
Her showroom features retro innovations successfully casting a bowling ball and elk horns as a centerpiece, for example, and interspersed with carefully placed literature like the unofficial biography of Tom Selleck or "Amy Vanderbilt's Everyday Etiquette."
While some items are vintage, others are custom made — including the wrought iron table and chairs crafted by a policeman from Clarence whose real passion is furniture making.
All is functional, restored if necessary, and guaranteed to catch the eye.
Such an eclectic range — emphasizing art deco, oriental and mid-century motifs — is capable of suiting the tastes of an equally wide-ranging clientele, one that Fineberg said includes everyone from empty-nesters looking to re-decorate to first-time home buyers adding character to their rooms.
Less common than her collectables, however, may be the business model for Sweets & Antiques, where local pastries and cookies will soon be made available to guests to enjoy while seated at the very furniture that's for sale.
"You can try it out," she said. "If you like it, you can buy it."
Once the final touches are in place, customers will be munching hungarian cookies, sweets from a handful of local Italian bakeries and Polish pastries from Chrusciki's of Lancaster at the custom glass-top table on the showroom floor, or sidled up to the charming end table near the door.
All of the furniture for sale at Sweets & Antiques doubles as a place to enjoy cookies and other baked goods that Fineberg said will be available starting in two weeks.
"You can sit at an antique table, you can eat off of antique China, and you have the option to buy that stuff," she said. "People who come in for sweets will hopefully leave with a piece of furniture."
And vice versa, of course.
The concept of the place in many ways mirrors Fineberg's life growing up in the area.
The daughter of parents who ran an interior design and real estate business, Fineberg's aunt is also the longtime proprietor of the Betsy Ross Costume Shop in Clarence.
"My first toys were carpet samples and fabric swatches," she said.
"Every piece has a story and when I buy something, they tell me all these things about it. I can just picture their houses," she said, admitting the temptation can sometimes arise to keep some of the items for herself.
So what keeps the store stocked?
"Seeing other people and how happy they are when they've been searching for something and they find it — I Iove that, and restoring things to their original beauty. It's all ready to use. I refinish everything myself."
The store is on facebook by searching sweetsANDantiques, and Fineberg can be reached at 946-7709.Contact city editor Neale Gulley at 693-1000, ext. 4114


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Welcome to another installment of Kings Park Focus on Nature!
We tend to think of the winter season as a time of dormancy in the natural world. This is true for many plants and animals, but for some creatures like our native owls, the colder months spur activity. Beginning in late fall and peaking in December, some species of owls will be heard calling to one another as part of the process of selecting a mate.
The owls Kings Park residents are most likely to hear, or perhaps see, in the winter months, are Great Horned, Screech, Barn, and Saw Whet owls. Long Islanders may even be able to see an impressive migrant from the far north - the Snowy Owl. There are a few other species that are less frequently encountered on Long Island, which I'll touch upon briefly as well.
All of these of owls have adaptations in common which make them efficient nighttime hunters. The most engaging physical feature of all owls are their prominent eyes.
Both eyes are forward facing, which affords the owl excellent binocular vision, a trait they share with humans. This positioning of the eyes allows for exceptional depth perception, which is critical to the owl's success as a hunter. However, owls cannot rotate their eyes within their skull, as we do. To compensate they turn their heads on necks that are quite flexible and longer than they appear. While they cannot "spin" their heads around completely as is sometimes rumored, they can pivot their head as much as 270 degrees from front facing – quite a feat! They can also tilt their heads sideways to a remarkable degree. Their eyes are especially well designed to process light, although their ability to see color is limited. Most owls are active at night, but despite this, it is a myth that they are blinded by daylight.
Important as they are, owl eyes are well protected and maintained. Indeed, nature has provided them with not only an upper and lower eyelid, but also a third eye lid. This is called a "nictitating membrane". It moves sideways across the eye, rather like a windshield wiper.
Their ears are also specially evolved. Unlike humans, the ears of an owl are asymmetrical – one ear is higher than the other. Because of this, sounds reach one ear slightly before the other. The owl can process this difference to perceive the direction from which the sound is being produced. It will turn its head until the sound of interest is reaching both ears at the same time. When this effect is achieved, the bird knows its target is in front of it. This enables the owl to accurately pinpoint the location of preferred food, such as small mammals on the forest floor.
So acute is an owl's hearing, that it can succeed in capturing prey concealed from sight under leaves or snow, for example. By the way, those tufts of feathers atop the heads of many species of owls are not its ears. However the flat disk like arrangement of feathers on the face of most types of owls do act much like a radar dish – collecting sound and funneling it to the bird's ears.
The design of the wing feathers of owls also contribute to their hunting prowess. The leading edges of the feathers are comb - like, while the back edges are edged with soft down, the combination of which serves to muffle the sound of flapping of wings.
Rounding out the inventory of this efficient nocturnal hunter's survival kit are its talons. These can close around suitable prey and exert tremendous pressure – about five times as much pressure as a human hand grip. The foot of the owl has a special internal structure which allows it to lock into position when perching or hunting, so it is able to hold on with its four talons until the prey bleeds or suffocates to death. It may use its hooked beak to help subdue and dispatch its victim, but the beak is primarily used to tear the food up into manageable pieces, rather than as a hunting tool.
Owls, as well as other birds of prey produce pellets. The owl pellets are regurgitated (okay, barfed) masses of indigestible portions of their prey items. Grayish, compact, and oblong in shape, they contain hair, bones, and feathers, depending on the bird's recent food sources. These are often disassembled and studied by biologists to learn about owl feeding patterns and other information regarding predator and prey relationships in nature. The species taken as prey can be identified by the structures of the bones, and types of feathers and fur in the pellet.
These raptors prey on all types of animals, depending on the owls size, seasonal availability of various prey species, and the owls preferred habitat. For example, the small Screech Owl may feed on small mammals, but also on insects. The large Great Horned Owl, by contrast, will tackle some quite large animals such as rabbits, skunks, raccoons, and even other birds of prey.
Now that we have a basic picture of these enigmatic creatures, lets explore in a bit more depth the types of owls Kings Park residents might encounter.
The Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) is the species that will most likely be heard, and perhaps seen locally. This birds call is the classic "hoo-hoo hoooooo hoo-hoo"!" that we associate with owls. These are sizable birds, with a wingspan up to 60". They are colored in various combinations of brown, buff, black, and gray, overlaid with dark bars, and a splash of white on the chest. Piercing yellow eyes surrounded by reddish brown facial feathers and prominent tufts on the head complete the picture.
This species is an opportunistic feeder. It takes a wide variety of animals as prey – including smaller owls. Typical menu items include mammals such as voles, rabbits, and squirrels. They will also take various reptiles, amphibians, fish, and large insects. Since Great Horned Owls are powerful, they hunt larger animals. Prey as diverse as herons and raccoons are on the menu. Even the Red Tailed hawks, which are large predators themselves, are often taken down by the Great Horned Owl. Truly this species is an apex, or top predator in our area.
Great Horned Owls do not build their own nests. Instead they use the nests of other large birds, or squirrels. A suitably large cavity in a tree will also serve as shelter for the two to four eggs that will be laid from January to February. Once the young are fledged, the adults resume their solitary lifestyle. Because of their ability to take a wide variety of prey, these owls have adapted to a number of habitats.
I've observed them at Sunken Meadow Park in Kings Park, Blydenburgh County Park in Hauppauge, in the woods along Callahan's Beach, Makamah Park in Northport, and Arthur Kunz County Park in San Remo. Listen for their "hoots" around dusk, especially in late fall and early winter.
The Eastern Screech Owl (Megascops asio) is a much smaller bird than the Great Horned Owl, with an overall length of 10". Their coloration is variable, with two color phases occurring. There is a grayish color morph, and a ruddy colored brown phase. Both variations sport very intricate, cryptic black markings which camouflage the birds very effectively. When at rest during the day, perhaps on an old decayed tree, these birds blend in perfectly. Screech owls are also breeding and nesting in winter. Despite their name, their call is not a screech but a rather melodic trill, which you might not associate with an owl when first hearing it.
These birds prefer to nest in cavities in trees, and will also readily take up residence in nest boxes. The Screech Owl feeds on small mammals, birds, and insects. Arthur Kunz County Park is a good place to hear these owls at this time of year, and I've also heard them at Sunken Meadow State Park in the trees among the picnic grounds. They're comfortable in suburban settings as well, so you might observe one of these neat little owls in your own neighborhood.
The Saw Whet Owl (Aegolius acadicus) is even smaller than the Screech Owl, and similar in appearance and habits. It's call is a series of "toots", which have a metallic ring to them, which supposedly is similar to the sound of a saw being sharpened, hence the birds name. The adult birds have orange brown streaks on a pale breast, and especially large, yellow eyes surrounded by a whitish face. Juvenile Saw Whet Owls are very different in color from the adults, with buff colored breasts, a very dark brown head, and above their eyes is a bright white "v" shaped marking. These birds also prefer to use the nest cavities excavated in trees by other birds such as woodpeckers. Saw Whet Owls take small mammals as prey.
Barn Owls (Tyto alba) are less commonly found in our area in recent decades. As their name implies, they are particularly fond of dwelling, hunting, and nesting in old, man-made structures, such as barns. As our region has become less rural, there are fewer of these sorts of structures available to Barn Owls, and their numbers have decreased.
These owls are rather unique in appearance. They are relatively slim in profile and rather leggy, as compared to our other local owls. This owl's coloration is very light, almost white. Their facial feathers form a pronounced "heart shape" which aids in identifying them. Black eyes, and an a beak which is placed low on their face gives a somewhat anthropomorphic look to their visage.
Barn Owls are late winter to early spring breeders, beginning courtship in our region during March. The Barn Owl's call is a really scary screeching sound. You'll never forget it once you hear it! These birds are prodigious feeders, and consume large quantities of rodents. This makes them especially beneficial to farmers, and also an important component of the ecosystem. I've observed Barn Owls at Blydenburgh County Park, and at Nissequogue River State Park.
Another interesting owl species which visits Long Island in the winter months, is the striking Snowy Owl (Bubo Scandiacus). These birds are most likely to be seen along the seashore, especially along the south shore. The open, wind swept dunes of our ocean beaches most closely approximate the habitat in their home range in the arctic. At this time of year, the younger Snowy Owls are often pushed south in our area by competition with older, more established owls of their species. Environmental factors, such as reduced availability of food in arctic regions, like lemmings, can play a part in their temporary winter visits.
These are large, stout - bodied birds, with wingspans between 4' and 5'. The males are whitest overall, while females and juveniles will have more black markings scattered over their white feathers. The talons of this arctic creature are largely covered with feathers to help insulate them. Unlike previously mentioned owl species, Snowy Owls prefer to hunt during the day. Look for them to sitting at the crest of a dune, scanning the landscape for mammals and shore birds with their vivid yellow eyes. I've occasionally had the privilege to see one of these handsome owls at Robert Moses State Park, usually after quite a search with binoculars.
While this concludes the descriptions of our most likely to be seen owls, I should mention three other species Long Island residents could cross paths with, though infrequently. Two medium sized owls, which may occasionally be encountered in our area, are the Long Eared Owl (Asio otus), and Short Eared Owl (Asio flammeus). Also known to be in the region is the Barred Owl (Strix varia).
Owls are superbly adapted to their nocturnal world, and though challenging to observe in nature, it's worth the effort to seek them out. I hope this article will inspire readers to visit our Kings Park preserves and parks, right around dusk – and perhaps have the thrill of hearing or even seeing one of these fascinating members of natures night shift. I would like to thank Biologist, Educator and Ecotour leader Eric Powers of "Your Connection to Nature" for his generosity in providing his photographs, which accompany this blog.
See you outdoors!