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[Privacy] All bugged, the Guarantor updates the rules on video surveillance.
In the last few years has increased exponentially the number of devices used for video surveillance. The cities are full of cameras, business activities have advanced systems for video surveillance, thousands of cameras quotidinamanente are ready to take pictures of cars that exceed the speed limits imposed by the Highway Code, the public transportation resume our movements and so on and so forth. Nowadays, it is really difficult to carry out activities in public without being filmed by surveillance cameras. This circumstance has finally realized also the Privacy Guarantor that has emenato the measure April 8, 2010 to update the now obsolete rules dating back to 2004 videosoveglianza What will change for people installing these systems? And most importantly, you can ensure a good level of privacy for citizens? In this short article I will not dwell on all the formalities to be carried out to comply with the new provision of the Guarantor, but I will try to highlight some aspects of the "story observation" that I consider interesting.
At a first reading of the measure in question, it is immediately evident that the Privacy deemed it necessary to intervene in a matter which has taken over the last few days brought very different from that of just five years ago. It is not surprising therefore to read in the introduction that:
[...] Certain provisions of the law have attributed to the mayors and municipalities specific powers to ensure public safety and urban security, while other rules, state and regional activities also forms of economic incentives in favor of government and private entities in order to increase the use of video surveillance as a form of passive defense, control and deterrence of criminal phenomena and vandalism.
In fact, especially if you are used to walking, the number of cameras that are watching is nothing short of impressive. In my city ( power ) in a few months have been installed over a hundred cameras and, in fact, it is impossible to move without being taken. I'm honestly not very happy about this because, even because I think too much having to "observe" tens of thousands of people in transit daily for 1-2 crimes each year (if anything were identified thanks to the cameras). What worries me even more, there are two other data. The first is the study that was done back in 2005 in England - home of video surveillance - which highlights the almost total uselessness of these methods for the prevention of crimes. The second is the cost of video surveillance in the big city assumes the importance of digits to 6 zeros! But it is really worth it?
My thoughts are for which, after reading the premise of the decision of 8 April 2010 of the Data Protection Authority, I would expect to find at least a more stringent regulation in the case of the use of video surveillance in the interests of public safety. Instead, I see that once again when the cameras are utilized for these purposes is still not compulsory to carry signaling the presence of the instrument, even if the Guarantor "hopes" a turnaround and "hopes" that you are using the signs signaling the presence of video surveillance. Honestly it's a little 'little hope, but the effort of the Guarantor, given its limited powers in this area, it must be appreciated, however, because even if the goal of telelcamere is to prevent the risk'm not a contradiction to the alert. If, however, the cameras were installed by the city for urban security purposes only, it will be required to be notified in the input area under surveillance, unless the procedure is not carried out for the purpose of protecting public safety, the prevention, detection or suppression of crime, in which case, as I said, no obligation thenar!
I found it very interesting also the provisions on video surveillance with the use of instruments that require prior authorization. In particular, in paragraph 3.2 of the Provisions of 8 April 2010 was extended compared to the past, the extent of prior approval for devices that use software to perform "recognition of the person through connection or intersection, or compare the images obtained (eg. Morphology of face) with other specific personal data, in particular with biometric data, or based on a comparison of its image with a pre-established sampling of subjects to detect the same "
They are then introduced preventive controls also called intelligent instruments, ie:
that are not limited to film and record the images, but they are able to automatically detect abnormal behaviors or events, report them, and possibly record them.
And to follow, even more interesting, is what the Ombudsman says about such systems:
In principle, such systems should be considered excessive in relation to routine surveillance, as they can cause effects particularly invasive on the sphere of self-determination of the person concerned and, consequently, its behavior
Another innovation introduced with the measure last April regards the use of cameras or webcams with online promotional purposes. In this case it is essential to use systems that make it impossible to identify people who are resumed. The reason is easy to understand and it says the same Guarantor: the data are collected and put online. It 'clear that the injury could be caused to those who were involuntarily taken and identified online in places where it should not be
Video surveillance has become a widespread phenomenon and, alas, to some extent uncontrollable. The provision of the Guarantor on 8 April 2010 has slightly changed the previous situation, but it did not and could not solve the biggest problem that concerns the need on the part of citizens to have faith in those who use / manage these tools in the hope that l ' use of data collected fully respect the laws. For the rest it is important to at least know our rights. So, for a more complete picture on the new rules on the subject of video surveillance, you can read the full text of the measure that you find here , or you can read the handbook that you will find in this address .
I can only conclude by saying that the new rules should be adopted in accordance with this scheme:
a) within twelve months, make the information visible even when the system is v ideosorveglianza may be active during the night;
b) within six months, submit treatments that present specific risks to the rights and freedoms of the fundam ental concerned, the preliminary verification pursuant to art. 17 of the Code;
c) within twelve months, adopt safety measures to protect the data recorded by video surveillance systems;
d) within six months, take the necessary measures to ensure compliance with the recommendations in Sections 4.6 and 5.4 of the order of 8 April 2010, with regard to the integrated video surveillance systems;
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Nancy L Smith
Psychiatric Nurse, MSN, APRN, BC
"Is your life a struggle? Are your relationships not going the way you want? Give yourself a minute right now and take a deep breath. Good! Now, imagine that your life and your relationships are just the way you want. What needs to change so you get the life and love you want? Next, open yourself up to the belief that you have everything you need to create the life and love you want, you just aren't aware of it yet. Finally, gather support for yourself and prepare for an exciting journey of self discovery.
(919) 695-9064
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514
"Dr Rasheed Onafuye holds dual Board certification in Sleep Medicine and Psychiatry. Helps patients with Sleep Apnea, Excessive snoring, Chronic fatigue, Daytime sleepiness, Narcolepsy, Restless legs syndrome, Depression, Anxiety disorders, ADHD, Bipolar and Mood disorders, Psychotic disorders, among others.
(704) 585-1239
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Constance Mathis Olatidoye
Psychiatrist, MD
"I work with individuals and families to provide comprehensive assessments and ongoing treatment including medication management and therapy. As the CEO and Medical Director of New Dimension Group I head a team that includes: psychiatrists, a nurse practitioner, and therapists whose mission is to provide high quality, comprehensive care and offer superior support to put people at ease while dealing with difficult feelings, emotions and situations. We strive to create a diverse practice with focus on education in order to eliminate the stigma of mental illness.
(910) 672-8522
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403
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Manish A Fozdar
Psychiatrist, MD
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(919) 926-9449
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Libba Carpenter Wells
Psychiatric Nurse, MSN, PMHCNS, BC
"Are you personally feeling stuck? Have you experienced a major loss or change that is challenging your previous sense of balance? As a couple, are you having a hard time hearing each other or even wondering whether you can stay together? Are you ready to make the commitment to spend the time, energy, and money needed to work in therapy to make the changes that you desire? Give me a call and let's talk about what you're experiencing, what you're needing, and how we might work together to help you meet your goals.
(919) 429-7030
Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278
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Millicent Kaufman
Psychiatric Nurse, PhD, RN, APRN
"You want to talk, I want to listen. Life can become overwhelming; it contains many moving parts. Sometimes we all need help sorting out problems and creating solutions. Talking in a safe place with an objective listener is a proven therapeutic experience. All of your conversations will be kept confidential. Your issue may be related to unexpected events or experiences and emotions that have been causing you discomfort for a long time. I want to hear where you are and what you need. The therapeutic experience is a cooperative relationship where we work together for your benefit.
(828) 394-4123
"At Carolina Partners in Mental HealthCare, PLLC, we are dedicated to offering comprehensive care to individuals struggling with almost any mental health issue. We have ten convenient offices in the Triangle and forty clinicians including Psychiatrists, Pediatric Neuropsychiatrists, Certified Psychiatric Medication Providers, Psychologists, Counselors and Therapists. Working together, our clinicians have the collective expertise and experience to ensure that our clients get the quality, compassionate mental health care they deserve.
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Mood Treatment Center
"Mood impacts the whole person, from their thoughts and emotions to their family life and physical health. Today, full recovery is possible, and there are many effective treatments to choose from including therapy, medication, supplements, light-box, and dietary and lifestyle approaches. Many of the therapies we specialize in are designed to work for particular problems, including CBT and Mindfulness for depression and anxiety, CBASP for chronic depression, EMDR for PTSD, Coaching for ADHD, Social Rhythm Therapy for Bipolar and Behavior Therapy for OCD. We also provide therapy for families, couples and specific therapies for sexual difficulties.
(336) 939-0683
Winston Salem, North Carolina 27106
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Neil Scheurich
Psychiatrist, MD
"I am a psychiatrist with an interest in providing psychotherapy (either with or without medications as appropriate), which is increasingly rare these days. My approach varies subtly with each patient, but is based on recognized cognitive, dynamic, and interpersonal practices. Medications may usefully help with symptoms, but I believe that psychotherapy provides a therapeutic space, and a meaningful relationship with a therapist, within which self-knowledge, accountability, and awareness of personal possibility develop.
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Susan D. Webb, M.D.
"My Integrative Psychiatry practice in Carrboro, N.C. serves children, adults, students and the university communities of UNC and Duke. I offer psychotherapy and a holistic approach that blends traditional psychiatry with complementary modalities. With a background in the arts, psychoanalysis, and Zen teachings, I offer dynamic psychotherapy for adults, play therapy for children, and family therapy. I blend nutritional supplements with conventional medications and specialize in non-pharmaceutical treatments for the emotional and behavioral challenges that may arise in childhood. I work extensively with adolescents and college students, and have a particular interest in the developmental transition to adulthood during college.
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"At Carolina Partners in Mental HealthCare, PLLC, we are dedicated to offering comprehensive care to individuals struggling with almost any mental health issue. We have ten convenient offices in the Triangle and forty clinicians including Psychiatrists, Pediatric Neuropsychiatrists, Certified Psychiatric Medication Providers, Psychologists, Counselors and Therapists. Working together, our clinicians have the collective expertise and experience to ensure that our clients get the quality, compassionate mental health care they deserve.
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Vicki Olivia Morrow
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"The decision to see a psychiatrist is not an easy decision; however, it is often a decision that can dramatically improve the quality of a person's life. Mental health issues rob people of their peace of mind, their joy, and their ability to reach their full potential. I evaluate each unique individual in a holistic, comprehensive manner encompassing all aspects of their life. I aim to get to know each of my patients personally so that I can provide the best treatment for that individual. Good psychiatric treatment is a process. Treatment begins with an initial appointment.
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Walnut Cove, North Carolina 27052
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"My name is Mojeed Akintayo(aka Dr. A). I am a practicing psychiatrist who has recently opened a practice in Greensboro, NC. I completed my medical education at College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Nigeria. I proceeded to Columbia University, Harlem Hospital Center in New York City where I completed my training in Adult Psychiatry. I attended fellowship training in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at SUNY Downstate/Kings County Hospital Center in Brooklyn, NY. I am Board Certified in Adult and general Psychiatry through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. I have worked as a staff psychiatrist at various hospitals.
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Greensboro, North Carolina 27410
"I am a Board Certified Psychiatrist practicing in Cary area for the past 5 years. I focus on comprehensive, thoughtful, and coordinated approach to understanding and solving emotional problems helping you and your loved ones achieve a healthier life. I work with your primary care physicians (Pediatricians, Ob/Gyn.) to attain overall improvement of your health.My specialties include treatment of symptoms such as depression, mood disorders, ADHD/OCD/PTSD, Post-partum Depression, anxiety, and psychotic disorders.
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Jennifer J Allran
Psychiatric Nurse, RN, MSN, PMHNP
"I became a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner as a second career choice. I had spent a decade working in various social service agencies such as medicaid and child protective services, and I had seen a lot of human suffering. Each person experiencing suffering wanted and needed someone to fully listen and to understand their unique experience; someone who could offer them hope that a means to suffer less was possible. I do what I do because each day I encounter extraordinary human beings who prove that "possible" is always possible.
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Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514
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Positive Perceptions, PLLC
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"Positive Perceptions, PLLC specializes in psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and psychotherapy for women and children. Among the areas of expertise are mood disorders, anxiety spectrum disorders and attention deficit disorders. We work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services that span from treatment for depression to parenting support, motivational coaching and beyond. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, we offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client's individual needs to help attain the personal growth they're striving for.
(704) 665-0288
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Martha G Smith
Psychiatrist, MD
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(704) 256-8278
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Joel Puryear
Psychiatrist, PA-C
"I provide a safe, unhurried space for you to get the help you need. I am a physician assistant with experience helping adults and older teens manage bipolar disorder, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and adjustment. I am committed to my patients' health & happiness and believe in a minimalist approach to medication.
(828) 357-4404
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Hima Palakurthi
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"Are you seeking EXPERT help with Depression? Anxiety? ADHD? OCD? Traumatic Stress? Do you prefer a Doctor who spends substantial time with you? provides personal attention? EMAIL Contact PREFERRED for seeking appointments. I provide treatment with medication focussed on your unique condition and reduce impact from side effects. I provide individualized treatment plans to include family, cultural, psychological and environmental factors that are unique to you, a unique individual. Clinical Services: Comprehensive diagnostic assessments Medication management, Individual therapy, Academic recommendations and Specific personalized treatment options
(919) 261-7024
"At Carolina Partners in Mental HealthCare, PLLC, we are dedicated to offering comprehensive care to individuals struggling with almost any mental health issue. We have 13 convenient offices in the Triangle and over 60 clinicians including Psychiatrists, Pediatric Neuropsychiatrists, Certified Psychiatric Medication Providers, Psychologists, Counselors and Therapists. Working together, our clinicians have the collective expertise and experience to ensure that our clients get the quality, compassionate mental health care they deserve.
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About Psychiatrists, meds and Psychiatric Nurses.
A Psychiatrist in North Carolina (NC) is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
North Carolina (NC) Psychiatrists differ from other mental health professionals in that they may prescribe medication or psychotropics. Psychiatrists may conduct physical examinations, order and interpret lab tests and brain image scans, such as CT scans, CAT Scans and MRIs.
Some psychiatric practitioners in North Carolina (NC) specialize in age groups (so check for North Carolina (NC) child psychiatrists or adolescent psychiatrists in North Carolina (NC)). Those who work with the elderly are called geriatric psychiatrists or geropsychiatrists.
Other related specialties include psychopharmacology (certain states license Psychopharmacologists), psychiatric genetics and neuroimaging.
Psychiatric nurses in North Carolina (NC), or mental health nurses, specialize in nursing care for people with mental illness or mental distress. North Carolina (NC) Psychiatric nurses receive training in psychological therapies (such as CBT), building therapeutic alliance with clients and dealing with challenging behavior. Importantly, they are trained to administer psychiatric medication (or 'psychiatric meds') and, in very limited ways, to prescribe meds.
Nurses monitor for side effects and responses to medical treatments and offer information on meds so that clients can make informed choices about their use.


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Treats for troops in Afghanistan
I am in a group which is preparing treat boxes for troops in Afghanistan.
I would like to include some homemade goodies along with the books, booklights, socks, batteries, and the like.
Does anyone have experience with this?
I would appreciate suggestions for treats that would travel well, and unfortunately, I will have limited cooking/baking time. Am hoping to maximize the time with something that will really please the recipients.
re: tashasarena
Thank you, Tasha. Yes, am aware of the guidelines for the troops' safety. By packaged cookies, you mean commercial ones, not homemade?
re: laredo
Yes. I meant commercial. :)
re: laredo
Package I'm sending tomorrow is: beef jerky, Pringle packs, lifesavers, brownies, Pez, chewing gum, candy, and sunflower seeds. My last package included crackers, body wash, moist toilette's, Halloween candy, etc.
You could also send instant oatmeal, popcorn, summer sausage, drink mixes (like Crystal Lite, lemonade, etc.), individual snacks (like the 100 calorie kind), individual cereal, peanut butter, Easy Mac.. there are lots of lists :)
Thank you again, Tasha. YOur selections sounds marvelous.
To date I have treat bags stuffed with candies, packages of hand warmers, hot chocolate packets, candy canes, gum, jerky, and paperback books.
I was planning to buy jars of peanuts, but was told that would be too bulky. Our boxes will be going to troops constantly on the move, as I understand, and all treats will have to be stowed and carried in their packs.
Am planning to shop for pen lights, booklights, socks, and chapstick.
Do you think small packets of coffee would be welcome? And individual wipe packets. I had wondered about sunflower seeds. I'll do that too.
Thank you.
re: laredo
Maybe disposable razors? Instead of the waxy chapstick, which can melt, how about some that are more liquid to begin with? I'm trying to find one so I can tell you the name. Just found one-it is from Blistex called lip infusion- the cherry one I found is good!
I think those 100 calore packs are a good idea. A nephew by marriage is going over at the end of the month so I've been thiking of what would be good to send over too. Probably hand creams too, as I think it may be getting pretty cold there soon, but not sure, as I haven't known any one till now that had to serve there, good bless them all!
Those little packs of coffee sounds like a good idea too. All kinds of nuts and protein bars, and maybe packs of flavored water add-ins?
re: hummingbird
Thank you, hummingbird.
I am not familiar with the water-flavorings. Would I find these on the water aisle?
re: laredo
The water add-ins are single packets of powdered drink mixes like Crystal Light. I usually see these near the iced tea and other powdered mixes, though some markets do put small displays by the bottled water.
I would add packaged dried fruits, trail mix... things that are dense in calories and pack well.
Just as an aside, don't forget there are LADIES who serve our country as well. A package of, um, lady products, would be a welcome relief for them, especially if you are adding other health care items like razors and chapstick.
re: iluvcookies
Crystal Light is ok but look for products specifically designed to replace electrolytes. Gatorade and G2 (low calorie) are good one.
As far as feminime products go, those are rather personal in nature. If you know the person, ask for their preferences and send some of those. They probably have products available at the PX but I know how uncomfortable one can be if forced to change brands. It happened to me when I was overseas (a long long time ago).
re: Dee S
Sadly, a fair number of military personnel in Afghanistan don't have access to a PX. I agree though that feminine articles are rather personal, and should probably be left to care packages sent from a close friend or family member.
My cousin's husband is in a fairly remote location, no PX and intermittent communications. His #1 requests were Pop-Tarts and bed sheets. I went shopping the other day and bought 2 boxes of Pop-Tarts, hot chocolate mix, chap stick, lotion, and travel size wet wipes. It appears that the soldiers in Afghanistan need seasonal chap stick - the solid stick form melts in the summer but the liquid squeeze tube form freezes in the winter.
re: iluvcookies
I'm going to agree with sending the lady products. I lived in a country where the selection was inadequate, and not every woman is lucky enough to have family members who have the money/resources to send care packages on a regular basis.
I second the people who suggest protein/granola bars. I think they're better than candy since most of them have some nutritional value. You could probably also send cereal bars since a lot of them have added vitamins as well.
As soldiers are limited to the DFACs, I tend to hear a lot about the lack of access to healthy food. Cookies and candies are nice, but some have commented that they're awash in them already. For the health conscious ones, I found Steve's Paleo Kits very popular. Jerky, dried fruit, and nuts all keep well.
Protien and granola bars are always a big hit, and unless they are chocolate covered, they travel well most of the year. Trail mix is another good one. Most bases have at least sporadic access to a PX/BX, so the junk food is usually purchased there.
The individual packets of gatorade and crystal light are always in high demand, especially the CL Sunrise Orange in the winter time so that they get extra vitamin C.
Individual packets of tuna are good, and if you also send along the individual mac n' cheese cups they can make a hillbilly tuna cassarole. (Been there, did that, had people walking down the hall just to ask what I was eating because they were jealous! :) Meals that don't need a lot of preparation except perhaps some water and a microwave are always good for the times when they just don't feel like facing DFAC food again.
If you send hard candies, send individually wrapped things so that they can just grab a handful on the go and shove them in pockets. Great for soothing a scratchy throat and soothing during dust storms.
And if you are sending anything with soap or a scent, there are a few tips to keep the food from taking on the smells. If it is a bar of soap, wrap it in foil prior to putting it in a baggie. That helps the soapy taste stay off of the food and candy. Any body washed should probably be double bagged, just in case.
If you can find the individual sanitizing hand wipes, those are a godsend! Even with required hand washing stations in every DFAC, it is nice to have some hand sanitizer on you!
I've sent beef jerky, Crystal light mix, Slim Jims, canned veggies, canned fruit, spices, tabasco sauce, condiments, instant oatmeal, Easy Mac N Cheese, mixed nuts, dried fruits, tuna packets, chicken packets, and instant noodles. I have sent these and other goodies to soliders and Marines I contacted via anysoldier.com. If you read the requests there, you can get a very good idea of what to send. After having sending a number of packages, they sometimes sent requests for other specific items, such as books, cards (to send home), etc. But one of the best things to send are handwritten notes and such. Snail mail means a lot more than email to many of those stationed there.
re: raytamsgv
Thank you. These are wonderful ideas. You have been very helpful.
Weight is a limitation for this particular situaion, unfortunately, as whatever we send will have to be put in their backpacks and carried. They do not live in a camp-type situation.
I agree about the nutrional aspects; I also have heard their food is limited. Wish now I had not bought so many sweets. Will stock up on the other things now as much as weight will allow.
Thank you so much.
re: laredo
Nutrition bars (e.g. Clif bars) are also helpful especially if they are patrol. Also, you might want to get your hands on those single packets of hot sauce, sugar, salt or other condiments that you see in fast food stores. Those can be very handy.
We sent our soldier (home safely now after two deployments!) homemade cookies and other baked goods, and they were a big hit not only with him but with all those he was serving with. Other than that, we know that nuts, jerky, Slim Jim-type sausages, and similar foods were appreciated. We actually ended up joining one of the wholesale buying "clubs" to get large containers of these things at more affordable prices.
I know you're thinking primarily of food items, but towelettes and moisturizing eye drops were also greatly welcome.
Thank you for what you are doing. We kept records of our shipments and at last count have sent upwards of a half-ton of food and clothing (for the Afghans) to Afghanistan in the last couple years. It was one of the most rewarding projects we've ever undertaken.
re: FlyFish
Thanks for replying, FlyFish.
I'm thrilled and grateful that your soldier is home safely; and I appreciate his service.
Yes, definitely towelettes. Is there a kind that is more of a sanitizer than the usual handi-wipe types?
Is there a preferred brand of jerky? I normally don't buy it.
Thank you.
re: laredo
laredo - To be honest with you, I didn't pay a great deal of attention to brands on those items. We simply went to our local "warehouse" retailer, which happened to be BJs here outside of Boston, and stocked up on whatever we could get in large quantities without breaking the bank. It all seemed to be appreciated.
Another thing you may want to look into is contacting food manufacturers to see if they'll send items gratis. We had a wonderful response from Frito Lay, who sent a case of Slim Jims to our soldier's outfit, and also from a soccer ball company (name escapes me at the moment, I'm afraid) who sent a case of soccer balls that the soldiers could give to the Afghani kids. The smiles on those kids' faces in the photos . . . priceless.
re: FlyFish
Thanks, again everyone!
I just bought Chapstick instead of Carmex, which I think is liquid. I hadn't thought about the possibility of its freezing, so I guess that was a lucky decision.
Next in search of jerky and cereal bars. Will check with my leader on feminine products. (Yes, you don't know what you're missing until they aren't available. Have experienced that myself.)
Thanks, everybody.
re: laredo
The chapstick thing is interesting. My soldier mentioned it getting cold (he's in Iraq).. don't know if it is freezing there yet.
re: laredo
I'm not sure how that is relevant to a care package going to Afghanistan, where the climate is not at all like what you'd find in Baghdad. Afghanistan tends to have weather in both extremes- extremely cold in winter and hot in the summer. That's why there are issues with food and chapstick melting in summer and freezing in winter.
re: queencru
An update: Today we packed and shipped 18 boxes to troops in Afghanistan. Everyone brought their contributions and we piled them on a pool table. The mound was about two feet high. There were almost all the things suggested in your postings plus some others, including what we are assured will be the biggest prize: chewing tobacco. No, it's not healthy, but if it helps get some young person through the deployment ordeal, it's ok with me. We also included Christmas cards and notes.
Your ideas were very helpful and I am grateful for your kindness.
re: laredo
Thank you for doing something for the troops in Afghanistan.
re: raytamsgv
You're welcome. My pleasure and honor.
While my son is not in Afghanistan, he's in Iraq and has finally settled in. It appears food is not an issue, but then again, he's not out in the field. While stationed stateside for pre-deployment training, he said some troops were getting 3-4 packages a week. A TON of stuff had to be discarded when they departed. So, while sending care packages may be a great idea, it might be best to determine where your soldier is stationed and their food situation. He can get gum, Clif Bars and all the food he needs. They get batteries (AA and AAA) as needed; they're pretty well taken care of.
There's a coffee company that has locations at a lot of bases in the Middle East. My son told me about them and I've read through their site. I think this is a great idea; essentially, you can buy a cup of coffee (at $2.00 per) for soldiers who are serving over seas. By using this "Cup of Joe" program, the soldier will receive a cup of coffee and your personal message. Apparently, most (if not all) soldiers respond and everything is via e-mail. It's a nice way to say thanks without breaking the bank!
Green Beans coffee is the company and it's been around since 1997. I have no affiliation (except for my son telling me the coffee's pretty darned tasty!!).


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Disarmonia Mundi
Formed: 1999
From: Avigliana, Italy
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Disarmonia Mundi News
Below is our complete Disarmonia Mundi news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Disarmonia Mundi Releases Fourth Documentary Video
The fourth and last episode from the "Making Of D-Generation" documentary is now available online and can be seen below.
The documentary series celebrates the 10th anniversary of Disarmonia Mundi's "Fragments Of D-Generation" album release. The previous entry in the series of video clips can be seen at this location.
Disarmonia Mundi Releases Third Documentary Clip
Disarmonia Mundi has released the third episode (out of four) from the "Making Of D-Generation" documentary celebrating the 10th anniversary of Disarmonia Mundi's "Fragments Of D-Generation" album.
Watch this new clip below, or you can see the previously posted first and second clips in the series.
Disarmonia Mundi Posts Second Documentary Clip
Disarmonia Mundi has released the second episode for the "Making Of D-Generation" documentary, which celebrates the 10th anniversary of the "Fragments Of D-Generation" album release and the "Red Clouds" video.
Watch this second video clip in the series below, or check out the previously posted first entry over at this location.
Disarmonia Mundi Posts Making-Of Footage
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the "Fragments Of D-Generation" album, Disarmonia Mundi dug in the archives in search of old video material to create a four episode documentary that shows the making of the album and the video for the song "Red Clouds." Enjoy this first episode of the documentary below while waiting forthcoming news about a new album.
Disarmonia Mundi Issues Album Update
Disarmonia Mundi has checked in with the following update about the process of working on a new album:
"Hey there people, time for another quick update! The demoing is going great so far, we're somewhat halfway through the record and what we have right now is a bunch of damn heavy and solid tracks.
"We're quite pleased about our current efforts, despite being just demos we can already consider this as the heavy core of the album, very aggressive and brutal, so maybe it's about time to experiment a little bit with the remaining songs...
"Don't get me wrong, we ain't gonna switch style at all, but we'd love to make this record as complete as possible, adding a little bit of everything we've done so far, like some progressive elements in the vibe of the first record 'Nebularium' or some more melodic moments as well.
"There's been quite an evolution in the music style of this band since the very beginning and despite never drastically changing genre every release has been characterized by a different approach, so it would be cool to sum all our different influences in a sole record.
"Right, maybe it's a little too early to say this, but I'm quite sure that if you liked our music so far you're gonna like this new release as well, our trademark is still there and the new stuff can't wait to kick you in the ass..."
Disarmonia Mundi Begins Work On New Album
Italy's Disarmonia Mundi has announced work has begun on a new album and follow-up to 2009's "The Isolation Game." The band comments:
"Right now we're demoing some tracks for what will be our 5th full-length album, but don't hold your breath, 'coz it will take a while to be released...
"This is the phase I probably like most, being creative and assembling something worth listening to out of nothing, it just takes a little mindset adjustment at the very beginning, but then the whole thing comes really smooth.
"As usual Ettore is providing tons of great material and some really cool vocal ideas as well, so I'm pretty confident on the new stuff, the only thing to worry right now is to find the best solutions for each new song and to have each track sound the best way possible, with the best verses, best choruses, melodies and so on... Needless to say we'll try our best and if we fail... hey, at least we tried, ahah!
"Obviously it's a lot of fun too, enjoying what you do is mandatory to keep the music fresh and inspired, if you don't like your own stuff nobody else will, right? Well well, it's all for now, we'll talk about the new stuff later, have a good weekend and take care of yourselves!"
The Stranded Issues New Album Update
The Stranded has issued the following announcement about working on a new album:
"Amost done with the mastering of the debut album by The Stranded, the brand new band featuring both Ettore and Claudio from Disarmonia Mundi. Don't forget to check 'em out on Facebook at this location, samples and cool stuff coming soon so stoay tuned!"
The Stranded also previously released the following biography:
"After releasing several successful albums worldwide with their main band Disarmonia Mundi, poly-instrumentist Ettore Rigotti and screamer Claudio Ravinale joined forces with guitarist Elliot Sloan (also known for being a professional skater in the Tony Hawk team) to form a new band called The Stranded.
"Keyboard player Alessio NeroArgento has been subsequently added to the line-up to complete the songs for their debut album entitled 'Survivalism Boulevard' tentatively scheduled for a 2012 release. "
Disarmonia Mundi To Re-Release "Mind Tricks"
Coroner Records has announced that Disarmonia Mundi's third album "Mind Tricks" (produced by Ettore Rigotti and mixed at Studio Fredman in 2006) will be re-released in an extended version digipak format. The extended version includes new cover artwork and four additional bonus tracks, including a brand new song entitled "Ringside Seat To Human Tragedy" featuring Christian Älvestam (Solution .45, ex-Scar Symmetry).
"Mind Tricks (Extended Version)" will be released worldwide on June 30th, 2011 (July 1st, 2011 in the UK) via Coroner Records in Digipak format and Digital Download.
The track listing is as follows:
1. Resurrection Code
2. Mindtricks
3. Celestial Furnace
4. Nihilistic Overdrive
5. Parting Ways
6. Venom Leech And The Hands Of Rain
7. Liquid Wings
8. Process Of Annihilation
9. Last Breed
10. A Taste Of Collapse
11. Mouth For War
12. Celestial Furnace (Acoustic Version)
13. Ringside Seat To Human Tragedy (Feat. Christian Älvestam)
14. Moon Of Glass
15. Nihilistic Overdrive (Remix)
Studio Ghibli Cover Album To Be Released
Coroner Records has issued the following announcement about releasing an album of Studio Ghibli metal cover songs:
"Coroner Records is really proud to announce the upcoming release of a new album of extreme metal covers of Studio Ghibli songs entitled 'Princess Ghibli.' The project called 'Imaginary Flying Machines' (from the title of a short film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki, which is exclusively shown daily at the Ghibli Museum) puts together bands from Europe and Japan (Disarmonia Mundi, Blood Stain Child, Destrage, Living Corpse and Neroargento) that reinterpret 12 very famous songs taken from the films produced by Studio Ghibli, bringing the soundtracks that have made ??dream many fans of Miyazaki in a new musical dimension, more aggressive and faster, without ever losing the melody and the magical atmospheres typical of the original versions.
"The album has been recorded, produced and mixed by Ettore Rigotti at The Metal House Studio (Disarmonia Mundi, Destrage, Slowmotion Apocalypse, Stigma, etc...) and mastered by Alessandro Vanara. The album will be released on April 13th Worldwide by Coroner Records (except for Japan, where is released by Media Factory - Overlap Record) in Digital Download on iTunes, Amazon and the most important digital distributors."
A video teaser can be viewed below, and the track listing for "Imaginary Flying Machines - Princess Ghibli" is as follows:
1. Tonari No Totoro (My Neighbor Totoro) - Disarmonia Mundi feat. Sophia Aslanidou
2. Kimi Wo Nosete (Laputa:Castle In The Sky) - Disarmonia Mundi feat. Yoko Hallelujah
3. Teru No Uta (Tales From Earthsea) - Blood Stain Child feat. Ettore Rigotti
4. Gake No Ue No Ponyo (Ponyo On The Cliff) - Destrage feat. Yoko Hallelujah
5. Mononoke Hime (Princess Mononoke) - Living Corpse feat Yoko Hallelujah
6. Country Road (Whisper Of The Heart) - Disarmonia Mundi feat. Sophia Aslanidou
7. Itsumo Nandodemo (Spirited Away) - Blood Stain Child feat. Claudio Ravinale
8. Arrietty's Song (Japanese version) (The Borrower Arrietty) - Disarmonia Mundi feat. Sophia Aslanidou
9. Yasashisa Ni Tsutsumaretanara (Kiki's Delivery Service) - Destrage feat. Yoko Hallelujah
10. Toki niwa Mukashi no hanashio (Porco Rosso) - Disarmonia Mundi feat. Yoko Hallelujah
11. Sanpo (My Neighbor Totoro) - Living Corpse feat. Yoko Hallelujah
12. Nausicaa requiem (Nausicaa Of The Valley Of The Wind) - Neroargento feat. Yoko Hallelujah More...
Disarmonia Mundi Offering Remixed Song Download
Italian death metallers Disarmonia Mundi have issued the following update about offering a remix of the track "Perdition Haze" as a free download:
"Dear followers, as promised Perdition Haze: The Heretic Beat, the brand new remix by NeroArgento, is finally online, you can download it for free at this location and party hard till the break of dawn! Thanks for your support so far, see ya next year!!"
Sample Disarmonia Mundi tracks can also be heard at the band's MySpace page.
Disarmonia Mundi Posts New Song Online
Disarmonia Mundi has posted the title track of the fourth album, "The Isolation Game," on MySpace. Check it out at www.myspace.com/disarmoniamundi. The album was recorded, produced, mixed and mastered at The Metal House Studio by Ettore Rigotti. "The Isolation Game" will be released via Coroner Records worldwide on December 9th and will feature guest appearances by Bjorn "Speed" Strid (Soilwork) on vocals and Olof Morck (Nightrage) on solos.
Speed comments: "Being a part of the recording of Disarmonia Mundi's latest album was a blast!
Listening to the finished album today was mindblowing, so creative, so melodic and intense, buy or die people!"
"The Isolation Game" track listing will be as follows:
1. Cypher Drone
2. Structural Wound
3. Perdition Haze
4. Building An Empire Of Dust
5. Stepchild Of Laceration
6. The Isolation Game
7. Blacklight Rush
8. Glimmer
9. Ties That Bind
10. Losing Ground
11. Same Old Nails For A New Messiah
12. Digging The Grave Of Silence
The video trailer of the forthcoming album, "The Isolation Game," is available below:
Disarmonia Mundi Reveals New Album Artwork
Disarmonia Mundi have revealed the cover artwork for their album "The Isolation Game," which can be viewed here. The album was recorded, produced, mixed and mastered at The Metal House Studio by Ettore Rigotti. "The Isolation Game" will be released via Coroner Records worldwide on December 9th and will feature guest appearances by Bjorn "Speed" Strid (Soilwork) on vocals and Olof Morck (Nightrage) on solos.
"The Isolation Game" track listing will be as follows:
1. Cypher Drone
2. Structural Wound
3. Perdition Haze
4. Building An Empire Of Dust
5. Stepchild Of Laceration
6. The Isolation Game
7. Blacklight Rush
8. Glimmer
9. Ties That Bind
10. Losing Ground
11. Same Old Nails For A New Messiah
12. Digging The Grave Of Silence
Disarmonia Mundi Streaming New Song Online
Italy's Disarmonia Mundi are currently streaming the new single "Perdition Haze" online at their MySpace page. The track is off the band's upcoming album "The Isolation Game." The album was recorded, produced, mixed and mastered at The Metal House Studio by Ettore Rigotti and contains 13 tracks.
Disarmonia Mundi Completes New Album
Italian melodic-death metallers Disarmonia Mundi have completed their new record, entitled "The Isolation Game." The album has been recorded, produced, mixed and mastered at The Metal House Studio by Ettore Rigotti and contains 13 brand new tracks. The album features guest appearances by Björn "Speed" Strid (SOILWORK) on vocals and guitarist Olof Morck (NIGHTRAGE) for solos. The album will be released in December by Coroner Records.
Disarmonia Mundi Streaming Entire New Album Online
Italian metallers Disarmonia Mundi have issued the following announcement about streaming their entire new album on their MySpace page:
"Hey dudes, in our MySpace page you can listen to a full preview of the new 'Nebularium + The Restless Memoirs EP' and you can buy directly from there MP3 files (320
kbit) DRM free!
"And the DOUBLE DIGIPACK DELUXE edition is finally available at special price from our official store here. Enjoy!"
Disarmonia Mundi Signs with Coroner Records
Italian death/thrash metallers Disarmonia Mundi, featuring Soilwork frontman Speed, have inked a deal with Coroner Records. The band's upcoming album, "The Isolation Game," is scheduled to hit stores this November.
A completely remastered version of Disarmonia Mundi's debut album, "Nebularium," is due out June 26, 2009 via Coroner Records. This digipak re-release will include a bonus CD, "The Restless Memoirs EP," which features six previously-unreleased tracks and new artwork.
Disarmonia Mundi Enters The Studio
Italian melodic death metallers DISARMONIA MUNDI have finished the pre-production of their forthcoming fourth album entitled "The Isolation Game" scheduled for an early spring release.
Some new song titles are as follows: "Perdition Haze," "Stepchild Of Laceration," "Digging The Grave Of Silence," and "Cypher Drone."
The recordings will take place at Ettore Rigotti's "The Metal House" studios in Italy. More...
In Search Of...The Best Underground Metal Songs
The vast, expansive world of underground metal can leave even the most persistent headbanger's music collection lacking of many of the industry's finest songs. With the depths of MySpace and the many other music sites which lend themselves to the exploration of one's musical tastes, it can be a bit overwhelming trying to dig up the finest metal gems. Moreover, some metal fans so deeply embed themselves in one sub-genre that they might be missing some truly great stuff. This brief guide is intended to give you, the metalhead, a reference to some of those songs that "make" an album, that rattle around in your head for hours, and that warrant a deeper exploration of a band's entire body of work. Furthermore, newer metalheads will find a few older songs from current big-name artists that are worthy of tracking down. More...
Soilwork Summer Festivals, Disarmonia Mundi Update
Soilwork have announced the following summer festivals:
May 06 Haugesund, NO - Karmøygeddon Festival
Jun. 03 Gelsenkirchen, D - Rock Hard Festival
Jun. 09-11Donnington, UK - Download Festival
Jun. 15-17 Hultsfred, SE - Hultsfred Festival
Jul. 07 Gothenburg, SE - Metal Town
Jul. 07-09 Ruissalon Kansanpuistossa, FI - Ruisrock
Jul. 07-08 Borlänge, SE - Peace & Love
Aug. 03-05 Wacken, D - Wacken Open Air
Frontman, Bjorn "Speed" Strid, checks in with the following Disarmonia Mundi and Soilwork updates:
"Hi there!
"I'm in Studio Fredman right now, mixing the new Disarmonia Mundi album. Things are going good but hectic as usual..
Hopefully everything goes well and the album can be released sometime in april/may..
"Soilwork is getting ready to hit the road again after a pretty long break (probably needed). To tell you the truth, the inspiration is flowing right now and we've already pretty much completed 2 new Soilwork songs that just sounds killer. I gotta say it was unexpected to get this kind of inspiration after all that happened, or maybe that was just the reason why..? I have more faith in this band than ever..
Soilwork Frontman Recording Disarmonia Mundi Album
Frontman Bjorn "Speed" Strid posted this message on the official Soilwork website on the departure of guitarist Peter Wichers and the recording of the second Disarmonia Mundi album:
"I wanna thank everybody for their strong support and their faith in the band. You guys always stay with us through thick and thin, this makes me and the band confident and eager once again to show the world that we will kick ass like never before!
On the behalf of Peter i can say that you guys gave him such a strong support and many kind words of encouragement to be able to proceed with his "new life". He will never forget those words, i can tell you that..THANK YOU!
"Right now i'm down in Italy to record the second Disarmonia Mundi album. I've just finished the vocals and will return home to Sweden tomorrow.
I've got a lot of positive response about the first Mundi album and i can assure you that the second one will not make you disappointed..
"Man, this year has been the busiest year in my life, so many months on the road with Soilwork and then recording 3 albums in between.. I think i need a break to recharge the batteries.. I wanna take the time to thank all the people for coming out to the shows and the people who hung out with us during the tours.. This year will for sure not be forgotten..
"Talk to ya soon..
"Peace, Speed"


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Best and Worst Food Magazines
- egbluesuede Mar 15, 2007 01:24 PM
I have subscrictions to Cooks Illustrated and recently Cooks Country, and LOVE these magazines. I like how they take on a challenge, work through the recipe and explain why things worked or didn't work. Good recipes too. I don't miss any of the glossy photos and advertisments.
On the other hand, I received Bon Apetite as a gift, and a free copy of Rachel Ray's Every Day Living. I HATE these magazines. In Bon Apetite, nothing looks appetizing or easy to make. It all looks like a lot of fluff to impress people.
What are the best and worst cooking periodicals out there?
re: Jeters
My mom got me a subscription, easily the printed equivalent of Semi-homemade on TV.
Not all evil, the occasional needle in a haystack recipe.
I'm a fan of Cook's Illustrated, though I always forget to renew my subscription and then it takes months for me to notice. So I'm not sure what that says.
Bon Appetit is one that I used to like but over the last few months especially has just really stunk. I flipped through the last issue in about 6 minutes and saw one thing that was even remotely of interest to me.
Gastronomica is a journal type of publication that I like though its not big on recipes and the like. Its more interesting stories and good photography.
The Art of Eating can be very dry but if you are actually looking to be informed instead of reading glossy ads....
I have subscribed to Bon Appetit for 25 years. I have always found it to be a "pretty" magazine, filled with luscious photography, and representing lifestyles of the well-to-do. It's basically Fantasyland.
I thumb through each issue in about 10 minutes, and in the 25 years , have never been tempted to try even one recipe.
Their recipes are filled with exotic ingredients, and exhaustive techniques. Bon Appetit is pretty to look at but not a practical cooking periodical.
I also subscribe to Cook's Illustrated and Cook's Country. In every issue of these magazines I find several recipes that I will try.
re: redchile
I ran into a previous neighbor in the grocery store last week and she mentioned that her now-grown daughter was talking to her long distance the night before, and recalled fondly the "ribbon-wrapped" cake that I had made for dessert many years ago when their family came to dinner. The daughter said that the cake was the most delicious and beautiful thing she has ever been served. (She's been living in Switzerland for the past four years.) As compliments go, this one was right up there. The cake recipe was from Bon Appetit, and I feel that the pleasure it gave was well worth years' of subscriptions.
re: pikawicca
I remember that issue, it was beautiful. Never did try it, I still have the magazine and look at the instructions and promise myself "one of these days" I can only imagine the impact that cake would make. I just don't have the confidence for baking.
re: redchile
I've used several recipes from Bon Appetit, but see no reason to subscribe since they're all online at epicurious.
I think Cook's Illustrated is very instructional and informative, but I also value the photography aspect. For that, I've really enjoyed Saveur. I also like Martha Stewart...but more for the photography because the recipes are on/off. I like Gourmet o.k., but it as well as Bon Ap. seem to be filled with advertisements (MS included). Food & Wine's o.k....but I'm more interested in the food than the wine, so there goes half the magazine. Rachel Ray grates my nerves, so even though some of her recipes are good, i'd forgo the magazine.
During a trip to Boston recently, I came across Edible Boston, a free publication that was well-written and focused on local farmers and artisanal producers. It was a very good read - not necessarily for recipes (not many), but for getting a sense of the local food scene. I'm curious as to whether any of you have an Edible publication in your hometown.
re: FlavoursGal
We have Edible Brooklyn here, and I saw a copy of Edible San Francisco when I was visiting recently. Both are very good reads.
re: sbaker
I love our Edible Twin Cities. It's a great way to get more information on locally produced foood.
re: mamaciita
Savuer is my favourite food publication that I subscribe too. I'd love to subscribe to Culinaire but at $60 a year too pricey. I also love Chile Pepper magazine for great recipes.
I get professional rates on many publications - so I subscribe and get many free, but Savuer is my favourite. Fod Arts is second best for me.
Over the years, I've subscribed to Bon Appetit, Gourmet, Martha Stewart, and Cooking Light. They were all fine, but nothing special. I let all the subscriptions lapse. The recipes were often event recipes, not suited to the cook who works full time. I love Cook's Illustrated so much that I subscribe to the Web site (I hate paying for Web content). I go to it constantly for not only recipes but advice, for example, on the best red wine vinegar or how to get a stuck cake out of a pan without damaging it. Love the tips. I also find the paper quality and hand-drawn illustrations to be pleasing.
I used to love Food & Wine until a few years ago when the editors seemed to shift the magazine toward a more monied demographic - so much of it now is devoted to exotic travel, super high-end restaurants and expensive retail items. I miss the "old" version devoted to creative cooking with fresh ingredients.
re: brokergal
I agree with you. Many magazines in general have become fixated on catering to a wealthy clientele. I find this to be true with House & Garden (or maybe Home & Garden?) as well as many others. There has been such a lapse in values in our society and reading magazines, where I used to find them quite interesting, not just leaves me feeling unfulfilled. I've turned away from such magazines as Vogue and Elle because of this, and hope that the food magazines I read won't become simply "material" magazines.
Fine Cooking gets my vote as the best cooking magazine out there, both for the recipes and the accompanying photos that instruct one how to shape a rustic fruit tart or a jalousie. FC's website is very good with lots of free downloads and email newsletters.
I subscribed to Cook's Illustrated for a few years but got awfully tired of all the repeats. How many cornbread recipes does one need? Also, I found that there is a high failure rate among their baking recipes. I value it more for the cookware reviews than the recipes.
Fine Cooking is often available at Costco for 30% off the cover price and I just saw a FC cookbook there that is a compendium of recipes from 2006.
My favorites are...
1. Saveur: reports on world cuisine and real cooks which i find refreshing. The recipes are often complicated, however.
2. Gourmet: Ruth Reichl edits and she's covering more world cuisine. The recipes are tasty and it also looks good. It's becoming very similar to Saveur these days.
3. La Cucina Italiana: Features good regional cuisines from italy that you don't see in the U.S. Recipes are hit or miss.
4. Cooking Light: I've recently renewed my subscription. The recipes are better than they were 5 years ago and I like the nutritional information.
5. Gastronomica: a good food journal
9. Art Culinaire: nice food porn industry "magazine"
1. Donna Hay: food porn meets Martha Stewart. It seems like all fluff and the presentation is intimidating. Plus: it's too darn expensive.
2. Rachel Ray: I've never found anything interesting in her magazine.
3. Bon Apetite: My friend gives me her copy, but nothing looks appetizing, as you say.
4. Food and Wine: too pretentious.
5. Cooks Illustrated: it's not the worst, but I'm tired of the overly simple how-to's and I don't need another chicken pot pie recipe. I find it a tad boring, but i respect it.
re: coatlicue_2000
La Cucina Italiana drives me crazy. I really love the recipes, but the text - !!! I'm pretty sure high schoolers could do a better job.
The editorial staff should be hanged. First of all, they don't actually edit - mistakes all over the place (grammar, spelling, usage, facts, you name it), horrible sentence construction, tortured phrases, embarassing cliches, just ghastly.
It doesn't help that the founder writes a two-page (minimum!) rhapsody each month about his Italian childhood - that's in *addition* to the Welcome to This Month introduction. I honestly won't write my real opinion about this because it's so harsh, it just seems mean to post on the Internet.
The articles are superficial; there are photos that are not magazine quality, and advertorials galore - "Buy This" exhultations with the advertisement right next to the story!
But I love the recipes. So I keep subscribing.
re: Mawrter
I agree about the quality of the design and the photography leaving much to be desired. And yes the advertisements and advertorials are annoying. I stopped reading the articles a while ago, for the same reasons you mention. It felt a little too much like a poorly written travel brochure. However, I guess I'm forgiving on some of the text issues because there is an italian language version and I'm hoping that it's an issue of poor translation. Ah well, I only subscribe for the recipes anyway.
re: coatlicue_2000
Bigtime translation issues, yes. It's obvious to me, and my Italian is lousy. (But I'm not employed writing for an Italian magazine, either.)
re: Mawrter
i received a la cucina italiana subscription as a gift. it seemed to me almost every recipe was a pasta dish.
Please don't forget about food arts magazine and pastry arts little more professional but so well presented.
I subscribe to Bon Appetit, Saveur, Fine Cooking and Food and Wine, and used to subscribe to Cook's Illustrated. I've had my subscription to B.A. for 15 years now, and it doesn't inspire me anymore - most of it seems to be retreads of past issues, and I get really tired of their articles about the Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous with their "real people" parties in the weekend home on Martha's Vineyard. But I have gotten quite a few good things from them in the past. Saveur just leaves me cold. It seems to be more of a travel magazine than a real cooking magazine, often highlighting ingredients that there's no way I'm going to find here (thistles? where the heck am I going to find thistles?). Food and Wine shoves their recipes way in the back and again, is low on inspirational photos, high on people pictures. Cooks Illustrated just bores me to absolute tears. There's no inspirational photography and while I understand and appreciate the minutae of tweaking and testing things, I have no interest in reading about it. Fine Cooking is a magazine I get excited about every time it arrives. The photography is good, the recipes are consistently good, and I like the fact that there's a lot of non-recipe cooking in it as well, which suits the way I cook. They highlight an ingredient and give several loose ideas of how to prepare them, which in turn helps me be more imaginative.
re: Andiereid
Strongly agree (see my post above).
re: Sam Fujisaka
Not even close, IMO: Fine Cooking is the most sensible, useful food mag ever published. I've been hooked since the March 2002 issue, which I happened to pick up in the grocery store. Its two-page tutorial on how/when to salt, the "Food Science" article on the how/when/why/what kind of wine & alcohol in food, the wonderful "At the Market" page on how to buy veggies & fruit......everything in it was interesting and eternally helpful.
It walks the line between the basic and the esoteric more successfully than any mag or cookbook I've ever used. Long may it maintain that equilibrium.
re: Andiereid
Oh, I feel the same way about Cook's Illustrated. The obsessive testing drives me insane...as though improvisation and variation were inappropriate in the kitchen. And the whole palate/palette of flavors/ingredients used is rather boring & bland.
re: Hungry Celeste
Yeah, every time I read or flip through Cook's I think it's probably primarily for novice cooks, or cooks who are science types and really disappointed that Harold McGee doens't write (even) longer books!
re: Andiereid
I gave up my CI sub many years ago, after it seemed like there were too many 'but I already do this' moments. Not to say that I'm some sort of gourmet cook, but after 30 years in the kitchen there just weren't many tips new to me in this journal of cooking basics.
I think it is a fine mag for beginning cooks--wish it had been around when I started cooking--there were only a few 'cooking basics' cookbooks and NO food magazines. I think the 'tweaking' details can lead a beginning cook down the road to experimentation and a solid understanding of basic food chemistry.
(Back in the late 70's there was a short-lived mag called 'Cuisine' which was exciting and chowhoundish. I still recall a vividly written story about Louisiana and to this day yearn to get down there to eat my way through the state! The magazine collapsed and is not any relation to the current 'Cuisine', afaik. Anyone remember it?)
I've been getting Cooking Light for years and I like having access to their website (more recipes online for subscribers).
I also have been getting Everyday Food since it started. I enjoy it.
I think I'll have to look into Fine Cooking.
I didn't like Home Cooking. Bon Apetit and Gourmet lost my interest.
I subscribe to way too many food mags and buy more at the newsstand. I get Gourmet, F&W, BA, Cooks Illustrated and Food Arts. I buy La Cucina Italiana and Saveur if they have something interesting.
I like all of them for different reasons and get some use out of most of them. I do agree that BA and F&W have both gone more and more the lifestyle route, but there still seems to be one or two, "Wow, doesn't that sound good!?" recipes in each issue.
I have not allowed myself to even look at RR's mag or the SemiHomemade dreck. I find Cooks Country to be Chris Kimball's version of Sandra Lee. It seems every recipe has some prepackage, premade something in it. Condensed soup and the like. Ick.
I can't stand Cooks Illustrated - though my Mother and Husband both love it. It seems that after they test the recipe 250 plus times they have removed all of the spontaneity and joy that should be a part of cooking. They work so hard to fix every "problem" with each recipe that the final products are flat.
And what do they do with all that food they cook? I hope it doesn't get tipped in the bin...
One of the better food magazines I can find is done locally by the Lunds/Byerlys people called Real Food. It's published seasonally and is free. The recipes are healthy, easy to make and delicious. There are good articles on health and nutrition too.
My favorite food magazine is Eating Well. There are lots of informative articles on health, dieting, food talk, and nutrition. The recipes are easy to follow, good for you and more often than not, quick to prepare. The photos are gorgeous.
I also get Saveur and read it like food porn. The travels and food experiences are great for an armchair traveler like me, but I don't read it for the recipes as they are often too complicated or over my head, or just uninteresting. I love the photos, and occasionally their wine information is pretty good. I drool over their Kitchen Wise photos.
Food and Wine gets mixed marks from me. I agree with others who say that it's catered to the highbrow crowd, and the smiling, beautiful people eating gorgeous food in their pristine locations makes me nuts. The wines they recommend, even the ones they call affordable, are very costly and even in my local treasure of a wine shop I can't find most of them anyway. Some of the recipes work for me and I have been happy with them, some don't. I likely won't renew this one. All their recipes are available online without a subscription.
I get Cooks Illustrated but likely won't renew again. It is too repetitive, and I have their big cookbook so that is really all I need. I take issue also with the fact that you cannot access their website without paying, and their subscriptions aren't cheap. I think if you pay for the magazine, you should get access to the site, but that's JMHO. I also get Martha Stewarts Everyday Food and have mixed results with that. The food is simple and often very quick to prepare, and one issue can be chock full of stuff I want to try, then the next won't have a thing. It's pretty good though. What I have tried from it has been delicious.
Taste of Home and any other Reiman publications get my vote for the worst. It's all comfort food, cream soup and jello garbage that is crowed about being 'homemade'. I used to get the Light and Tasty magazine, and was appalled when I would read the nutritional contents of each recipe. Sodium, cholesterol and fat calories that were off the charts. I couldn't believe they would publish this and call it Light. When I started pointing out that information to people on their bulletin board site, I was nearly run outta Dodge. Apparently their subscribers would rather keep their heads in the sand.
re: cooknKate
You may want to check out the current issue of Food and Wine. They have a wine feature on the always reliable/inexpensive (all under $20, many under $10) wines that you can find anywhere.
I really like the "Fast" feature that is in every issue. Many of my weeknight stand-bys come from there.
re: Megiac
I did see that, and the one on 10 great wines under $10 from the February issue. Like I said, the mag gets mixed marks from me
I'm currently getting Food Arts, 'cause it's a professional freebie, and Saveur. I used to subscribe to Gourmet, but it seemed to be less about food and more about a lifestyle that is pretty far out of my reach. I do love the articles by Jane and Micheal Stern, though.
Jeffrey Steingarten writes for Vogue, and his articles are the first things I look for.
I don't like Cook's Illustrated at all. I'm really not intested in comparing 14 different cast iron griddles, or obsessing over the "best' way to roast a chicken.
At this point, I'm much more interested in food culture and ideas than I am in recipes. I also by a lot more books about food than I buy cookbooks.
re: manraysky
I like Cooking Light and I agree, their recipes are getting better, but the new design is horrible.
I love Fine Cooking and Cooks Illustrated for their savory and general recipes. I have tried too many recipes that don't work , and the obsessive nature of C-I is a guarantee that it will ALWAYS work when followed.
Fine Cooking isn't inexpensive, but I would buy any magazine that had a column by Shirley Corrhier.
Vegetarian times has saved me many times when I haver to cater for a specialized diet.
Chocolatier and Pastry Art and Design are fantastic for desert, but they are difficult to find on a newsstand.
IMVHO, Bon Appetit and Gourmet seem to appeal more to people who make reservations and travel plans, than a dinner on a daily basis. I have never had a recipe from B-A work on the first time. Saveur is much the same way.
Food and Wine occasionally have a good issue, but its not worth the subscription.
My mom and I bought Gourmet for years (and years) but I think I'm done with it, mostly because Ruth Reichl's smug and domineering editorials give me heartburn (not a promising feature in a food magazine). I rarely make anything from it. However the recipes I do make are usually good and somethimes great, but there's always Epicurious for that.
I like Cook's Illustrated but only buy it it looks like there's something I'd make, as indeed the repeats are atrocious.
Fine Cooking has nice recipes, but I miss more general food writing, (which is of course why I will keep on buying Gourmet on the newstand anyway - along with the Tums). I will definilty check out FC's website.
I recently bought an Australian magazine called Delicious. Alas, it is very expensive. It is lovely looking and the food is quite original. Of course the seasons are off, so you do wind up reading alot about the "barbie" in the dead of winter. I think there's an English version too, I wonder how they relate?
I have read most of the published food mags over the years the one I still subscribe to is Cusine at Home. it'ss basically a bi-monthly set of cooking lessons. I have made many of their recipes with great success. It also contains useful techiniques and tips. Another nice feature is No adverts
re: lliswerryboy
This sounds like something I would like. Essentially, I'm a self taught cook with a passion for food, so what may seem like repetitive information to some people may be news to me. Thanks for sharing this one.
I subscribe to both Gourmet and Saveur, mostly because I received such great offers they were practically free. (Saveur for $10/yr for 3 years.) I prefer Saveur but I like both of them for the articles. I rarely cook out of either of them.
When my subscription runs out I doubt I would renew Gourmet unless they made me another offer I can't refuse. :-)
re: flourgirl
Donna Hay has a magazine out of the same name which can be very good, if you like magazines that feature more recipes than articles. Sometimes I feel "burnt out" by reading cooking magazines, so I avoid reading them for a while until I see an issue that I MUST investigate. Williams-Sonoma had a magazine out way back called TASTE, and I found it to be an enjoyable read but I guess they could not garner enough interest in it and stopped publishing it. Too bad, I thought it was going in the right direction.
re: Abbeshay
I have several of Donna Hay's cookbooks and absolutely LOVE them. But in the States, the subscription price of the magazine is really high - almost $90 for six issues. Too bad, because if it was more affordable, I would subscribe.
What about Eating Well? I've bought this a few times and have really enjoyed it. It's a health focused food magazine (Marion Nestle is one of the editors). The recipes I've tried have turned out very well: flavorful and balanced. I think it's a great alternative to Cooking Light, which to is sometimes not as focused or indepth as I'd like and can sometimes be manipulative with portions/calories/etc.
The Edible series (i.e. Edible Portland, Edible San Francisco, etc) is a new and upcoming local food focused magazine that has lots of promise and when I eventually live in a city that has one, I would seriously consider signing up for it.
I love Saveur for the unique culture and food perspective.
I subscribed to Cooks Illustrated for ~10 years, loved it and am taking a well needed break. They are too aggressive with their marketing, which has been a big turn off (I know they rely more on us since they don't take ads but they need to be a little more careful -- I have received their "free" trial issue more than 5 times!). I do still belong to their website (getting them NOT to send me e-mails has also been a pain) and do like having easy access to their generally reliable, well-tested recipes.
Not a big fan of Gourmet, Bon Apetit and occasional buy Food and Wine from the newstand but haven't been tempted to get a subscription.
re: huruta
In the past I have really gotten some great recipes out of bon appetit, standby recipes that are easy and great to make over and over again. I think their recipes are well-tested, and i haven't had any disasters. But I really hate the new format and I think the magazine looks like an extended advertisement. I still suscribe, on the chance I'll find that really special recipe that I love. And I would say I usually find one every 2-3 issues.
As for Gourmet, I find the recipes poorly tested and full of obscure expensive ingredients. But the food writing - the best of all the magazines. They get really great writers and talk about great subjects. Great photography as well. True food porn. They had a special supplement a while ago featuring short stories about food by prominent writers that was a joy to read.
I've been getting Gourmet for years and enjoy it. I like the mix of food/travel articles. Also, I think there is a pretty good balance between quick and simple recipes and those that you can put aside until you're feeling ambitious.
Yes, all the recipes for Gourmet and Bon Apetite are available online at epicurious.com and I use that site to search for recipes when I am looking for something specific, but I enjoy the "serendipity" of browsing through the magazine and finding something new that I wasn't particularly looking for.
If you want to understand why some of us think Fine Cooking is the best food mag in the world, get the May issue now on the newsstands.
Every recipe is to DIE for. Check out the fascinating "Flaky Biscuits' trick, the Shrimp Sautes, the spring dinner menu starting with wild mushroom toast appetizer, the baked ham tutorial and glaze/sauce recipes (I love tangerine marmalade and that's one of their three glazes).
Note how few ads (that's why it costs a bit more than some others) and how nicely they're grouped at the beginning and end of the magazine so you're not constantly having to turn 4-6 pages of ads to get to the next page of an article.
Every issue I think is the best one yet.
Funny, but I dislike Saveur and love Rachael Ray's magazine!
I dislike Saveur for all of the reasons everyone here likes it, basically. I overall think it's too pretentious and I can't cook 99% of the things in it. Pretty photos, though, and once in a while an interesting article.
Everyday with Rachael Ray grows on me with every issue. It's fun and the typical, busy as hell cooking amateur such as myself can execute things in it. I always enjoy their "taste tests" and their 5 ingredient reader submitted recipes.
I think it all depends on what you're looking for in a food magazine!
re: MDoodle
I cook many things from Saveur, but it is for serious foodies. I can't stand any of Rachel Ray's recipes-I am in to real food and flavour.
re: shantihhh
I like Rachael Ray's magazine also -- it's fun and frivolous (my favorite section is the peek into celebrities' refrigerators). It is definitely not for serious foodies. It's more for people who are not serious about cooking, or who don't like to cook. My sister, who doesn't like to cook, enjoys the magazine.
I don't have a favorite magazine now, but am interested in checking out Eating Well.
re: wanderinglady
My wife told me we had to subscribe to fewer food mags and Cook's Illustrated was the first to be cut. The science behind cooking/recipes is often fascinating, but their recipes are not usually that flavorful... they lack oomph. They are useful for certain protocols though, and like an earlier post mentioned, the cookware reviews can be helpful (best bargain: tramontina dutch oven for $40 vs Le Creuset for >$200)
I can't say enough about how great Fine Cooking is. The recipes are very doable, interesting and taste great. Nice pictures also. What I particularly like is the quarterly "bumper issue" e.g. spring recipes, chocolate, weekend meals, dinner parties, grilling, side dishes, etc. Each of these quarterly special issues is a great resource to have around if you're looking for a specific dish (or type of dish) for a particular time/event.
Gourmet and Bon Appetit are free on Epicurious.com, plus it is easier to search their database.
re: caliking
My sister got in the habit of getting me a copy of the yearly book of Cook's Illustrated each year for my birthday (a year's worth of the magazines in a hard bound book). I think I have 8 years worth plus the index guide to all of them. I have cooked more recipes out of those books than all of my other cookbooks combined.
I like Gourmet and Cook's Illustrated (though just recently I bemoaned the subscription problems we've had with it- if we get Cook's Illustrated these days, it's off the rack when something on the cover appeals to us).
For some reason we get Bon Appetit occasionally despite never having subscribed to it. I don't even think I flip through it anymore; it's not even interesting to me. Gourmet typically has a couple recipes that look interesting and an article or two I'm up for reading but in all the Bon Appetit mags I've flipped through I've found the pretentiousness and lack of real content to be obnoxious.
re: mumblety
I have become increasingly disappointed in Bon Appetit. Cheap drawings, far less content, dumbed down...
There are very few magazines I actually find interesting enough to purchase any more. I am hungry to continue to learn about food and cookery but every magazine that I am aware of are too basic. Give me a challenge!!!
Well there are a couple the that I love, but don't subscribe to.
Donna Hay- I am a sucker for her magazine, I just love looking at her food shots but I've tried one recipe. Lots of great ideas though.
Louisiana Cookin- another one I pick up when I can find it. I have cooked a few of their recipes.
Cooking Light and Italian- I have used both of these a lot. Great recipes in these and they make the food look so awesome.
Donna Hay is my favorite.
Oh the photos!
I get so inspired !
I am a professional chef... I look at the pictures and interpret from there.
Then I go to the market and get cooking.
The recipes are very simple and uncomplicated, although
international. Martha's quality is similar, but not quite there.
Plate Magazine and Food Network are two good magazines. For foodies, Gastronomica has wonderful articles about food. Others just puts fancy names on stuff that a 3rd grader could prepare and photo shop it. Garden and Guns is a good magazine all around and has a lot of recipes and articles about food. And I agree with you, Cooks Illustrated is very good albeit simple.
I don't know that Donna Hay is so popular in the US. There's a magazine in Australia named Feast which is about different cuisines that Australia has to offer. It's quite different from the typical food porn or the rich's lifestyle mags.
I hate cook's illustrated, I know I'm in the minority, I just really don't want to know the best way to make bread or whatever they are focusing on this month. It seems to take all the fun out of food. Especially with the black and white photos and dull as ditchwater writing
I really love saveur, the photography, the recipes from around the world and interesting stories. I also loved gourmet.
re: YAYME
I feel the same about Cook's Illustrated. I'm all about improving my Swiss-cheese holed knowledge of cooking, but the Cook's Illustrated style just takes the fun out of cooking. Granted I'm not obsessed about hundreds of cast iron pans either.
I guess it boils down to what we look for in a magazine. I also like Saveur for their beautiful food writing and the inspiration they induce in me. Nowadays we're too spoilt for choices i.e there're thousands of food publications, from blogs, local publications to dreamland-styled magazines for the rich. At the end of the day, I find that the magazines I tend to keep for myself are those with insightful wrting. To me, good writing is just as important as good photography and styling.
I like Lucky Peach, although I imagine its (sometimes a little forced) "attitude" annoys some people.


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