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The Supercharged Athlete — Stretching
Posted by Danielle Bussone on Feb 11, 2015 in The Super-Charged Athlete! | 0 comments
by Kate Strong, World Champion, Long-distance Women's Triathlon
The Importance Of A Great S-T-R-E-T-C-H Routine
Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going – Jim Ryun
I am a sucker for books, not downloaded content from iTunes or on your kindle, but the real paper variety. I love visiting independent bookshops and scrolling through the titles randomly selecting my next companion for my trips, to sit loyally on my bedside table and sneak into my handbag whilst out dining alone. I adore the smell of a new book as I turn the first page and the feeling of a well-loved book where the stains and marks on the pages are as completing a story as the content.
I digress… I'm losing myself in another passion!
What never ceases to amaze me is the number of self-help books available in the book stores. It seems almost daily there is a new author and title promising great transformation in just 30-days. The area of your life promised to change varies wildly; from weight management, career, relationship with your partner or children… Whatever complication in life, there is a book to assist.
What drew my attention to these books, is the vast majority of their content speaks of one commonality: they all focus of a set period of time to break an old habit and introduce a new and hopefully better one.
This got me thinking about what actions I wanted to create as second nature that would enrich my life. Could I add a task to my daily routine that would benefit me?
Currently, I wake up, check social media on my phone (terrible, I know!), shower, brush my teeth and get dressed almost on auto-pilot; why not add a 10-minute task that will benefit my body to this routine? Social media is checked automatically, and I have only had an on-line presence for 3 years, so there must have been a day without this sub-conscious action…
One area I know I lack the willpower to complete regularly is stretching. The jury is still out whether your muscles greatly benefits from stretching. Some articles state that dynamic stretching is required, or stretching after exercise because the muscles are warm, or static stretching 15 minutes prior to exercise… the variables are endless. It is easy to get lost in the research and justify doing nothing!
I personally feel a benefit from stretching. I do feel more flexible and when I stretch regularly, I notice an improvement in overall flexibility, which might reduce the possibility of sustaining an injury. Using this motivation, I have created a 10-minute stretching routine that I can do pretty much anywhere and don't require any equipment.
The ten stretches focus on the main muscles used in swimming, cycling and running; which covers your whole body pretty much!
The key is to carry out these stretches daily for 30-days and instill this activity as routine; something I complete without thinking and with minimal effort.
Are you going to take up the 30-day stretching challenge with me? Please let me know how you did!
Kate Strong
Ukrainian East Village – A Ukrainian Christmas on 2nd Avenue, New York City
Posted by Danielle Bussone on Jan 13, 2015 in New York, Ukrainian | 0 comments
by CD Davidson-Hiers
Ukrainian East Village is situated off 2nd Avenue in New York City, down a starched white hallway and around a corner to the left. On the right is a sign leading to the bathrooms down a set of stairs where the air sits cool, anticipating. The double doors to the restaurant are wood, which open into a room that, true to its name, is similar to a small village where diners can enjoy food as close to the Ukrainian original as possible.
We waited for a moment before being escorted to a table where we were handed menus full of options: pierogis, kasha varnishkes, blintzes, and nalysnykys. We referred to wikipedia more than once to determine the ingredients of the Ukrainian staples. Though this restaurant did not have any listed vegan meals, there were a couple vegetarian options that the chef, on Christmas Day when the restaurant was slam-packed full of festivity-seekers, was more than happy to tailor to suit our vegan requirements.
Danielle ordered the Ukrainian borscht, served warm, with beets, carrots, red kidney beans, and very little oil. I had a taste of the soup and wished I had a larger stomach to justify ordering a second round. I ate the vegetable soup which had its own flavorful taste, but lacked the heartiness of the borscht. The vegetables in my soup were primarily green, topped with a sprinkle of dill in a warm vegetable broth. It was a filling first course that went well with the bread served.
There were two types of bread served in a bread basket. One was reminiscent of sweet French bread, but was light and fluffy with a brown exterior. The other type was more of a darker, wheat color with a sharper taste. Both went very well with the soups.
The meals were of a variety. The carnivores in our group catered to their meat palate by ordering pierogis stuffed with meat and a ruben with fries. The vegan meals were delicious and tailored to our dietary needs, as we had told the waitress that we followed certain dairy and meat restrictions. The kitchen was more than willing to cater to our needs, customizing their vegetarian meals so that the food did not include butter, milk, or cheese. Danielle ordered mushroom and rice stuffed cabbages that I followed suit in requesting. We also asked that the mushroom sauce over the cabbages be replaced by a tomato sauce so we avoided the dairy cream. It was served with kasha (made from buckwheat and tasting slightly of black-eyed peas) that was a substitution for the mashed potatoes the meal usually comes with. Rich ate a potato patty stuffed with cabbage and carrots (or, perhaps, sweet potatoes) with a lightly breaded, lightly seared outside. The patty was the best meal of all the things we ordered, and I'm tempted to go back for several more to take home.
This place was a life-saver. We had been trekking through the streets of New York City searching for a certain restaurant called Veselka that had been recommended by a family we had met earlier on the ferry over from Staten Island. They raved about the food Veselka served, but when we arrived, the cook informed us that they had no food lacking in dairy or meat products. Turned away and hungry, we found the sign for Ukrainian East Village and followed the arrows inside.
Though we could not offer a 100 percent guarantee that none of the foods there were prepared with dairy, we took the waitress's word for it, could not detect flavors of animal products in our food, and none of us suffered the after-effects of ingesting animal products.
How to make Paper Masala Dosa by Dosa Garden
Posted by Danielle Bussone on Jan 12, 2015 in I-278, Indian, Staten Island | 0 comments
Here is the video of how to make Paper Masala Dosa from Dosa Garden in Staten Island. We hope to have the full recipe posted soon.
The Super-Charged Athlete — How To Speed Up Recovery
Posted by Danielle Bussone on Jan 12, 2015 in The Super-Charged Athlete! | 0 comments
How To Speed Up Recovery
by Kate Strong, World Champion, Long-distance Women's Triathlon
It is many athletes' dream to win every race they enter. Unfortunately, there are many stories where sportspeople lose their way and turn to illegal enhancers to gain that extra edge over their competitors and a higher possibility of winning.
Personally, I feel any person who turns to illegal drugs to win is missing the point of why we compete in the first place.
Yes, it is great to earn a podium position, but the primary drive to compete should be to better ourselves not to amass gold medals. In every race I enter, I am competing to be the best I can be and if that merits a podium finish then great; it's the icing on the vegan cake! If not, then at least I know that I delivered my A-game and there just so happened to be someone better out there on the day. Entering a race knowing I've cheated defeats the objective of competing and why I am on this sporting journey. In essence, I would see the victory as hollow as I would have cheated myself first and foremost.
In saying that, I am constantly striving to improve myself and discover the most effective (and legal) way of achieving that small edge over my competitors by assessing my daily physical, mental and nutritional routine.
It seems the main difference between professional athletes and us 'regular competitors' isn't necessarily the number of hours they train weekly, but the amount of time they can spend resting. It seems that winners don't train more; they rest more.
By reviewing my lifestyle and comparing it to the lifestyle of a professional, I've highlighted four main areas that I can apply to allow my body to recover quicker after a hard day training.
1. Soak
By soaking our legs in ice water, or cool water with Epson salts, for 10-15 minutes increases blood flow to our legs activating muscle repair quicker than doing nothing at all. If I'm near the ocean, I cheat and use a local salt bath: the ocean!
2. Sleep or Rest
Our body repairs itself during sleep. If your lifestyle doesn't permit sneaky afternoon siestas or regular early nights, the next best thing is to reduce the amount of physical activity you carry out during the day: rest or sit down more, walk slower and avoid doing more sport.
3. Stretch or Recovery Training
After a workout, our muscles contract and restrict blood flow which, in turn, reduces the speed of recovery for our body. After a workout, I follow a quick stretching routine that covers the main muscles I use during triathlon. If I am unable to stretch due to time limitations, I ensure within 24 hours, I carry out light recovery training in the same sport the next day.
4. Sustenance
What we eat within 30 minutes after exercise is of paramount importance. Eating a high protein meal or snack in this 30-minute window stimulates muscle regrowth and repair.
To put into action the above, I have to get organized. Leaving preparation to last-minute invariable meant I either carry out everything too late, or not bother as I'm too tired.
The key is planning. Every Monday, I sit down and write my shopping list. That same evening I bulk-cook and portion the food to ensure it is sufficient for all my training sessions that week.
For sustenance, I created some delicious vegan recipes for a quick and easy protein fix including chia seeds, quinoa, salad or beans. These are available at Strong Kate!
Until next time… Enjoy!
Kate Strong
Getting Fit 2015! We Are Never Too Old To Become The Persons We Were Always Meant To Be. Take The Challenge – It's Time For Change!
Posted by Danielle Bussone on Jan 2, 2015 in Living Plant-Strong! Profiles & Articles | 0 comments
I was healthy until I wasn't. When a surgeon inadvertently severed a crucial part of my anatomy during a procedure he assured me he could "do in his sleep," my life plummeted into an abyss of illness and infirmity. For six years I was on a roller coaster of pain, medications, multiple surgeries, complications, and near-death experiences. Thanks to discovering plant-based nutrition I was able to give my body the nutritional support it needed, which allowed me to hang on until a final procedure, performed by a talented group of surgeons from Florida Hospital in Orlando, repaired the problem. Finally I am able to live a normal life. While not entirely pain free, I am at a point where my life is manageable and I no longer need antibiotics just to stay alive.
After years of relative inactivity and with my 60th birthday come and gone, I am looking forward to doing things I could never dream of six years ago, when I needed help from my 94-year old friend just to shop for groceries! With my 61st birthday only two weeks away I thought, "What better way to celebrate the new year than to run a marathon!" Then my better judgement stepped in and scolded, "Baby steps, Danielle, baby steps!" OK, then, a half-marathon.
Inspired by VOAA's new writer, CD Davidson-Hiers, a fit and sassy 20-year old triathlete with a wealth of knowledge about training to prevent injury, and our own Kate Strong, 2014 World-Champion Long-Distance Triathlete, I have decided to give it my best shot! With ever-game husband, Rich, and my two beloved monsters, Coal and Phoenix, at my side and our friend Dave Corman coming to train with us periodically, we are signing up for the Roanoke half-marathon on March 1st! According to some running manuals we are exploring, we have just enough time to train safely if we begin right away!
There are some caveats to this plan. My legs have atrophied to an alarming extent and I have some physical obstacles to overcome. I have a rod in my leg from a ski injury 15 years ago, in which I also compromised the cartilage in my right foot. I am hoping with gentle training, my foot and leg will hold up. Also, before we begin the program outlined in the manual, we have to already be capable of running 3 miles. So… I have until Sunday, January 11th, to get up to three miles or I have to scale back my goal to complete a 10K run, rather than the 13.1 mile half-marathon. It's all good! Baby steps, Danielle, baby steps! If my foot fails entirely, we'll switch to swimming and biking. There is always something we can do!
Join me in a commitment to make 2015 our healthiest year ever! Let's turn back the clock on aging. We never know when our lives will be snatched away from us so let's grab all the joy and love and radiant health our bodies and souls will allow while we are still on this amazing ride called life! Let 2015 be the year we prove that age is just a number; that we are still capable of running, dancing, swimming, and having fun in bodies created for expressing boundless energy, enthusiasm and joy. What the heck are we waiting for! Let's DO IT!
VOAA Introduces Newest Member Of Our Restaurant Review Team!
Posted by Danielle Bussone on Jan 1, 2015 in Living Plant-Strong! Profiles & Articles | 0 comments
Veggin' Out And About! is delighted to welcome the newest, as well as youngest member of our writing team. Catherine Deborah Davidson-Hiers is an accomplished writer, equestrian, musician and athlete. Favored with great charm and humor, CD brings to the table a quirky style that is all her own. A new vegan, she has a burning curiosity about the health components of plant-based cuisine and an insatiable thirst for information. Look for CD's articles and restaurant reviews. This kid is going places!
About Catherine Deborah
Over the summer between her first and second years in college, Catherine Deborah (CD) worked as a lifeguard in Florida during one of the hottest summers in record.
Due to extreme heat and sun exposure, she began developing chronic migraines that persisted into the fall semester in college. Dropping to one class to retain her status as a student, Catherine Deborah was forced to rework her life to accommodate wracking head pain that lasted for over fourteen days (as long as twenty-one). Late into the school year, she met with Danielle Bussone who suggested she try a plant-based diet, and after hearing Danielle's wonderful success story, Catherine Deborah decided she had nothing to lose by trying. Two days later, she was pain free and optimistic again.
Two months without a headache, Catherine Deborah signed on as a staff writer to write for Veggin' Out and About! She lives in Tallahassee, Florida, where she is majoring in French and English at Florida State University. With a desire to accomplish much within her lifetime, she travels quite frequently (even if it's only a day-long road trip to a Georgian field). She passionately pursues a career as a novelist and is working on her first collection of short stories and other longer works. She plays Irish fiddle, works as a Starbucks barista on her school campus, and on the weekends hops over to a farm in the Tallahassee area to ride horses. She also regularly competes in triathlons through a school organization that sponsors student athletes.
Contact Catherine Deborah to recommend a restaurant, talk about anything plant-based, discuss literary works, or even pose an unanswerable philosophical question.
Spotlighting Candle 79 — Plant-Based Dining At Its Finest!
Posted by CD Davidson-Hiers on Jan 1, 2015 in American, Candle 79, Fusion, New York, Vegan | 0 comments
by CD Davidson-Hiers
Candle 79 is one branch of a triad of higher-end restaurants in New York City that offers a selection of organic vegan options. The entire menu is vegan, and that was a novelty I had to quickly adjust to after asking Elena, the manager, "so…your ice creams don't have dairy, right?" She smiled and said again that dairy is an animal product, so no.
It was by chance that my parents and I stumbled upon Candle 79 on the corner of East 79th Street and Lexington Avenue. I had Googled vegan restaurants in NYC. It was the first on the list and by that time I was so hungry I zombie-walked my way to the front door without hesitation. They were pretty full at 5:30pm on a Sunday night, but fortunately, the manager standing near the entrance suggested that we dine in at the bar where there just so happened to be three empty seats.
The ambiance of the restaurant was seductive in the way that restaurants are when you can tell by the lighting that you are about to be dietetically pampered. Even my mother with her taste for fine-dining and antipathy toward the efforts of the plant-based goes on record for saying "if you [my daughter] bring home vegan food like what is served here, I will never eat meat again."
To start off the night, my 20-year-old self ordered a non-alcoholic beverage consisting of chia seeds, mango, pomegranate seeds, and Fresca. I ordered another one with dinner. My mom had a glass of an organic Cabernet Sauvignon (who knew there were organic wines?), and my father a margarita. An amuse-bouche was brought to us before we opened our menus to whet our palates and give us a sample of the restaurant's fine dining. I would guess it to have been a mix of vegetables, but before I had the time to analyze the ingredients, my father had swallowed it whole.
We sat pouring over the menus for a solid fifteen minutes, not quite believing in our good fortunes that we did not have to interpret what was being served. Almond cheese, cashew cream, wheat balls. The novelty was this: there were names on the meals labeling exactly the ingredients. The main problem non-vegans have with trying a plant-based diet is that the meals attempt to emulate a carnivorous platter. Candle 79 broke with tradition by saying instead, 'look, we're going to give you a recognizably familiar dish, but remember it'll be wheat, not meat. And the ice cream is soy and coconut milk.'
The food, stated quite simply, was utterly fantastic. This comes from someone who eats all her meals homemade and fresh. I ordered the spaghetti pasta with truffled tomato sauce, roasted garlic, spinach, and cashew parmesan.
As a side, using this review as an excuse to eat more food, I ordered roasted brussel sprouts with shallots and almond cheese.
My parents also joined the festivity of sampling food for a cause and requested guacamole timbale (poblano-guacamole, chipotle black beans, jicama-cucumber salsa, plantain chips, ranchero sauce), polenta fries, spinach ravioli (cashew cheese, fall vegetables, sautéed broccoli rabe, cashew parmesaon, truffled tomato sauce), and herb-roasted fingerling potatoes.
While we were eating, I made small talk with Max, the bartender who liked to pretend he did not speak fluent Spanish, and Rebecca, his lovely protégé whose specialty is chai latte mixed with spices that tickle the back of your throat and drag warmth down into your chest.
We finished our experience with desserts of sweet potato pie with caramel pecan ice cream and coconut whipped cream, alongside a Mexican chocolate brownie (caramelized bananas, French vanilla ice cream, candied pecans, chocolate-ancho sauce).
"Yes, it's dairy, free," Elena (the manager) said with a patient smile when I asked. "It's a vegan restaurant."
Candle 79 is one of the better restaurants I have been to, and one I certainly would revisit if and when I have the chance. Their prices reflect the quality of meals they serve, and a reservation prior to arrival will give you a better chance of sitting at a table, but dinner at the bar will by no means inhibit your experience.
Make time when visiting New York City to stop by and say hello to Max and Rebecca behind the bar, as well as Elena up front who's available for a chat even on a busy night. Give them my best.
Danielle Bussone's Book — Time For Change — Whole Foods For Whole Health! Just Released on New Year's Day, 2015!!
Posted by Danielle Bussone on Jan 1, 2015 in Living Plant-Strong! Profiles & Articles | 0 comments
A Note From Author, Danielle Bussone
Becoming a vegan was a life-saver for me. A surgeon inadvertently severed a crucial part of my anatomy, creating for me six years of pain and suffering, numerous surgeries and hospitalizations, multiple life-threatening complications, and a few near-death experiences. Discovering plant-based nutrition turned my health around and allowed me to not only survive, but to thrive.
In my book, TIME FOR CHANGE – Whole Foods For Whole Health, I tell my story of injury and recovery. I also explain why a plant-based lifestyle is an appropriate option for everyone; why one should consider adopting a plant-based lifestyle, or at least add more fruits and vegetables to one's current diet, in order create a healthier and more energetic body.
TIME FOR CHANGE is comprehensive primer on to how to deal with the minor inconveniences of this life-style choice, how to deal with social situations, what new foods you'll encounter, how to stock your kitchen, tips on preparing and cooking vegetables and, finally, delicious recipes to get you started. You'll be amazed at how quickly your health will improve by making some small changes to the way you currently eat. I've lost 65 pounds, I no longer have acid reflux, and I no longer need blood-pressure medication (or any medication at all). I am well and healthy, and the foods I prepare are delicious and satisfying. Please join me in making the next years of our lives the most productive, energetic and radiantly healthy years ever!
Click Time For Change to get your copy just in time to support your New Year's Resolution to eat healthier in 2015!
Whole Foods For Whole Health!
by Danielle Bussone
Danielle Bussone's journey through medical errors and complications devastated her health and nearly claimed her life. In severe chronic pain and disillusioned by the medical industry, Danielle turned to foods to recover her health.
In "Time for Change: Whole Foods For Whole Health!," Danielle Bussone shows us that becoming vegan is an exciting expedition into a new world of flavors and cultural culinary experiences. Whether you wish to fully embrace a WFPB lifestyle or would just like to add healthy foods to your current diet, Bussone arms the reader with mouthwatering, healthy recipes which will make the inclusion of whole foods easy, delicious and restorative.
Paperback: 6″ x 9″
400 Pages
List Price: $19.95
Order your copy of Time For Change in time to support your New Year's Resolution of becoming a healthier you in 2015!
What People Are Saying About
Time For Change!
"Time For Change" is a comprehensive, engaging and passionate book by an intrepid woman who fought through years of catastrophic medical events. By continuous reading, research, and diligently listening to her body, Bussone has found her way back to good health by means of a plant-based diet. Here she shares her story, her research findings, her contagious enthusiasm and her wonderful methods and recipes of vegan cooking. This book is also a fervent cry against pesticides, genetically modified, and highly processed foods. — Patricia Kandle, MD
Horrific. Heroic. A must read for anyone who has to deal with doctors and hospitals. — Bill Kaiser, Journalist, Author of "Bloodroot" and "Hellebore: A Novel of Reconstruction"
Until Danielle Bussone introduced me to a plant-based lifestyle, I suffered from crippling migraines, was an avis carnivore, a triathlete with a terrible diet, and a college kid who didn't sleep enough. Unwilling as I was to embrace a vegan diet, I managed to restrict myself for two days to "give it a go." Forty-eight hours later, I was migraine-free! Meat looked wholly unappetizing; I felt stronger, slimmer, faster, harder, and was refreshed after a full night's sleep. Danielle could tell you exactly what it is about plants that revitalizes the human body, but for me, her book, freedom from debilitating headaches, and a fitter body is enough to keep me motivated. — Catherine Deborah Davidson-Hiers
Turning to a healthy whole foods plant-based diet can raise many questions and a few eyebrows. Danielle Bussone, in her well-written and information-packed book, "Time For Change," helps to make the transition in a well-informed and healthy manner. This book answers many of the questions often asked of individuals living a whole food plant-based lifestyle, such as: "Where do you get your protein?" Each chapter is filled with personal insights and guidance. Thank you, Danielle, for pouring your heart and soul into this book! — Lisa Harris, ND, Author of "Rebuilding the Temple: A Practical Guide to Health and Wellness"
This book shouts, "Wellness happens!" An intelligent and enjoyable read for both laypersons and medical professionals. "Time For Change" offers a vegan lifestyle that creates and sustains vitality. Ms Bussone has done her research. Everyone should read this book! — Teresa Wood, DDS
Danielle's story of adopting a vegan diet to recover her health is an inspiration. "Time For Change" offers a strong foundation to the benefits of a plant-based diet and is filled with delicious recipes to whet your appetite. This book is a must-have for every pantry and bookshelf! — Kate Strong, Vegan Athlete, 2014 World Champion Women's Long-Distance Triathlon
Danielle "stirs" an inspirational story of transitioning to veganism, a glossary of terms for new vegans, numerous delicious multicultural cooking recipes, awesome tips towards healthy living and more in this one-stop Go Vegan book for beginners and seasoned vegans. –- Omowale Adewale, Vegan Athlete, Super-Middleweight Boxing Champion
About The Author
Danielle Bussone is a free-lance writer, professional artist and certified wellness coach. After discovering the healing powers of food, she became fascinated with creating dishes that were not only health-promoting but bursting with flavor. Danielle completed eCornell's certification program in plant-based nutrition, in conjunction with the T. Colin Campbell Foundation, and along with her husband Rich, co-founded Veggin' Out And About!, a food and travel blog for plant-based diners.
She serves as a restaurant reviewer and writer for Veggin' Out And About!, as well as editor for contributors from across the globe. She is a former book review columnist and has contributed articles and short fiction to various media outlets.
Danielle is currently working on several cookbooks of plant-based cuisines from the US and around the world as well as an historical fiction novel based in New Orleans. Danielle and Rich divide their time between SW Virginia and East Tennessee, where they live with two dogs and two cats, collectively known as their "Beloved Monsters."
Follow Danielle's blog or contact her with your questions or comments at www.vegginoutandabout.com.
Ethiopic In Washington D.C. – Ethiopian Food Doesn't Get Better Than This!
Posted by Danielle Bussone on Dec 28, 2014 in DC, Ethiopian, Washington | 2 comments
Our second stop in our celebratory trip New York City, Veggin' Out and About! visited Ethiopic in downtown D.C. By now you should be aware that we at VOAA have noses for Ethiopian cuisine and like hungry blood-hounds we single-mindedly pursue the scent to unearth some of the healthiest, most delicious food on the planet.
As vegans we've learned that Ethiopian cuisine is always a safe bet. When visiting an Ethiopian restaurant it is never necessary to ask whether the vegetable dishes contain animal products; they won't. Ethiopia has a long history of plant-based dining in their culture. Because of the numerous fasting days dictated by their church, in which no animal products are allowed to be consumed, animal-free dishes are a natural part of Ethiopian cuisine.
Ethiopic rates among the very best Ethiopian restaurants we've visited to date. We ordered a vegetarian combination platter for two, which consisted of seven different dishes served on a spongy flat-bread called Injera. Injera, if you've never tried it, is a wonderful, stretchy, spongy bread made from Teff, arguably one of the smallest grains in the world and one of the highest in nutrients. The dough is fermented for several days and is then poured onto a special griddle called a mitad. Bubbles form as it is cooking, creating small holes in the bread called "eyes." These eyes are what give the injera its stretchy, spongy and absorbent qualities. Injera is a thin bread with a consistency somewhere between a crepe and a pancake and has a slightly sour flavor. Stews are arranged in little piles on top of the bread and served with a basket of injera on the side, rolled up like cigars. These are to be torn and used to pinch bite-sized pieces of the stews between your fingers. Then pop them into your mouth! No utensils are needed or offered at most Ethiopian restaurants.
Ethiopian food is typically spicy and can bring on some serious heat if one is not prepared. We love spicy food and adore the kick Ethiopia brings to the table, but many restaurants reduce the heat to accommodate the sensitive American palate. The sour injera mitigates the spiciness as well, though I can't explain how it accomplishes this. It just does.
Ethiopic has a charming, relaxing decor with a pleasant, knowledgable staff. The food was some of the best we've sampled anywhere, and we've experienced some great Ethiopian meals! There were a couple of dishes we had never before seen and were excited to try them. One was a garlicy potato dish called Dinich Wot. Absolutely delicious, Dinich Wot is a stew of large chunks of curried potatoes simmered with red onions, garlic, jalapeno peppers, olive oil, and fresh herbs and spices. The potatoes were cooked to perfection, practically melting in our mouths while titillating our olfactories with a subtle aroma of garlic. The peppers are not broken, which allows the potatoes to be infused with the subtle flavor of peppers without adding heat. This is a very mild dish.
Another entree that was new to us was Shimbra Asa Wot (Wot meaning stew), spicy chickpea dumplings seasoned with red onions, garlic, red pepper, olive oil, and spices. The remaining dishes are old favorites, juxtaposing mild with spicy, there is something for everyone. Miser Wot with spicy red lentils, Gomen Wot, fresh stewed collard greens, Kik Aletcha – mild yellow split peas with turmeric and coriander, Fasolia – caramelized green beans and onions, and Tikel Gomen – a mild cabbage and carrot dish. For lighter appetites one can order a smaller platter with only four vegetable options. Finally, always served in the middle of the platter was, Timatim, a salad of freshly diced tomatoes, onions, garlic, jalapeno pepper, olive oil, lemon juice and spices. I think of this salad as a palate cleanser to be eaten between bites of stews.
Another treat we discovered at Ethiopic was an array of Ethiopian beers. Rich and I tried the one called "Amber" which had a slightly honey flavor, while my beautiful niece, Rae, enjoyed the lager. All in all, I'd say this was a high quality dining experience at a medium price range. Check out Ethiopic the next time you are in our nation's capital. Within walking distance from Union Station, you will be glad you made the trek.
FireFly Fare Serves It Up Vegan In Roanoke, VA
Posted by Danielle Bussone on Dec 27, 2014 in Fusion, I-581, Roanoke | 0 comments
Our first stop on our sojourn to the Big Apple is a restaurant we've shamefully overlooked for far too long. Firefly Fare is located in downtown Roanoke in the busy Market Square and is the very best place in the area to get good plant-based cuisine. We've stopped there many times to and from other parts of the country and it is high time we paid them their due.
Located in the historic City Market Building, smack dab in the heart of downtown Roanoke, it is less than 10 minutes from I-81. Parking is not always a given and you may have to circle the block a few times before something opens up. But it is worth that minor inconvenience to experience the fresh and flavorful cuisine served up at Firefly Fare.
Over time we've tried just about everything on the menu and I can honestly say there wasn't a single thing we didn't enjoy. Firefly Fare also offers a fresh juice bar with concoctions such as Gingered Grasshopper, a refreshing blend of spinach, celery, cucumber, kale, apple, lemon and ginger.
Firefly Fare offers a set menu with daily specials. Their ingredients are sourced from local farmers, which also means the menu is likely to change according to what produce is currently available. From Farm To Table is the watchword for Firefly Fare. Good food comes from fresh ingredients and you can't get much fresher than this, not unless your grow your own vegetables.
There is outdoor seating for people-watching in excellent weather and also a small interior dining room where Kristen, our favorite waitress, will take good care of you. It is an animal and children friendly establishment and Kristen will happily bring water for your critters in the patio area. For those wanting a grab and go meal, the restaurant can be accessed from within the City Market Building where permanent tables are available to service numerous restaurants in a food court environment.
Now to the most important part, the food! For plant-based diners Firefly Fare offers a delightful fresh salad of baby greens, tomatoes, black bean & corn salsa, roasted red peppers, red onion and fresh herbs, which can be ordered in small ($6.25) or large ($10) portions.
One of our favorite entrees is the Indonesian BBQ Tofu Bowl, a sweet and spicy concoction of seasonal sautéed vegetables and tofu over Firefly's signature rice and quinoa.
If you are not a fan of tofu, another excellent choice is the Incan Bowl, a sweet and savory mixture of black beans, sweet potatoes, grilled corn, quinoa and jasmine rice. The quinoa and rice are a brilliant paring of flavors and textures as well as nutrients. I've not see this pairing before and I plan to try this one at home!
For sandwich lovers, Firefly Fare offers several vegan options. If fried food is your thing, you can't beat the falafel pita, a fat, garlicy pita stuffed with three garlic falafels resting on a bed of baby greens with a cucumber-mint sauce, then topped with fresh tomato slices. If you are vegan, ask for it without the feta cheese. I neglected to ask if the pita wrap is house made but it certainly tastes like it is. I make pita myself and I can assure there is a world of difference between store bought pita bread and homemade. The texture is soft and chewy and the flavor of freshly baked yeast bread is unmistakable.
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Hi, im a new guy here and not so familiar with pistols but it so happen i was able to buy a ranger 1911A1 of the imperial defence (england. anybody familiar with this? |
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sorry no try some online research Don't tread on me. I bring a rocket launcher to a gunfight. |
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I am sort of Be Kind and Courteous to All That You Meet, But Always Have A Plan to Kill Them
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Ranger 1911 A1
Rokie, Ranger 1911-A1 http://www.imperialdefence.co.uk/pistols.php samD |
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Mags are 8 round I believe?
Was able to find a limited amount re your gun. Ranger 1911-A1 http://www.imperialdefence.co.uk/pistols.php samD I believe the Mags are 8 round? |
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I believe 7 rounds in mag & 1 in chamber makes the number 8, but have never shot one.. |
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i think the factory mags
i think the factory mags will be 7+1, but you can buy a wilson mag that will hold 8 "Proelium Comminus Auctoritate"
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Thanks a lot people. Have you tried the pistol? hows the performance? |
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dented spent shells
hi there, My Ranger 1911 is causing dents on the ejected shells. Anybody have this experience and how to resolve this one? |
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Where are the dents?
Are they at the case mouths? If so, do you have a standard 1911, or is the ejection port lowered and flared (enlarged)? "I have always been a soldier. I have known no other life. The calling of arms, I have followed from boyhood. I have never sought another." From The Virtues of War, by Steven Pressfield.
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That didn't help, rokie
If your gun is mil-spec, the ejection port is probably standard. Trying to eject a loaded round will oftentimes result in the round not clearing the port, since the port length is not much longer than the round itself. I can't help if you can't answer my question, so I will tell you to try this; with a round in the chamber, retract the slide far enough to be able to get to the brass with a permanent marker. Color the exposed brass. When you fire it, some of the marking will come off, but there will usually be enough to see some on the casing. Note where the dent is in relation to the colored portion, and that will tell you where the casing is striking when it is ejected. my guess is that it will be the top right of the casing, toward the front, which means it is hitting the inside of the slide, just in front of the ejection port. Take it to a gunsmith and have the ejection port lowered and flared, and your problems will go away. You may periodically see scratches on the case mouth after that, but not to worry, all auto pistols do that every once in a while. "I have always been a soldier. I have known no other life. The calling of arms, I have followed from boyhood. I have never sought another." From The Virtues of War, by Steven Pressfield.
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Thank you my friend, I will have to try your suggestion. the damage is actually at the mouth of the shell but i will take your good suggestion. More power! |
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where the hell is mark..???
i needs some gun porn this morning.. I have reasons for the things I do, just don't expect them to be reasonable |
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Ivan, What a bummer that last lap in Montreal...
Yeah Bush went for a ride... I was rooting for Ambrose. I couldn't believe it. Oh well. |
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You weren't the only one rooting for Ambrose
Man I wanted him to win Montreal, I couldn't believe he lost right at the very end. Ron Paul 2012
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my wife was too, she love lil'debbie
commercials...women.. I have reasons for the things I do, just don't expect them to be reasonable |
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That Montreal race, looked like Sat nite dirt track
racin and bangin...LOL All in all pretty cool. The Frogs up there love their racin that way! |
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The center was established by the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine in 1993 at the suggestion of Dr. E. W. "Ned" Ellett, former head of the Small Animal Clinic at Texas A&M University. Dr. Ellett's dream became a reality with generous donations from the Luse Foundation and Mrs. Madlin Stevenson. Mrs. Stevenson said she chose to support the center because, "Animals are especially important to the elderly; this center is dedicated to them and their pets." Mrs. Stevenson, a life-long animal lover, passed away in September of 2000. Her 4 cats, 7 dogs, pony, and llama came to reside at the center at that time.
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I got the invoice today, no charge for the connectors. They even soldered them all on to the batteries, and put one on the charger too! Plus, they gave me dealer cost on the charger. They sent me about 20 TP stickers. Just for kicks I'm going to put some on my smaller planes too- they look pretty cool. So.. Polyquest sponsored the last project, TP sponsored this one. Up here in Washburn I'm usually the person people come to for advice on electric stuff. Which company do I steer people towards for lipo purchases in the future? Hmm.. we'll see. Both of them treated me really well. Maybe a little of each. I know my next purchase after school starts is going to be a TP prolite for a shockie.. -Hans |
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I have three Jeti 77s for the project. I am interested in yours for another project though.. if you want to sell it let me know. I have an old Great Planes 60 size Extra 300 kit that I never built. When school starts I'm going to build that up with two of these TP packs in series and my Hacker C50 14XL. It'll be an overweight pig but it should have plenty of power. Eric, looks good. Quite the mill there! I'm looking forward to seeing the belt drive in person. I cant wait to bolt it on and put the prop on there. -Hans |
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although there are some related threads according to find the source file of a python module, I did not find an answer on how to get the filename from within a python class in a most simple and reliable way. For a hypothetical file located at /usr/local/TestLib.py
class MyTest(object):
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Frank Munger: 'Superfund' lies in data of the beholder
The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge office is spending about $3 million in Recovery Act money on a project that may ultimately redefine the boundaries of federal property included on the Superfund's National Priorities List.
Boiled down, results from environmental surveys are being used to show that large areas of DOE's Oak Ridge reservation are not contaminated and do not need to be on the list of shame.
Since 1989, when the designation was made, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has included the entire 34,000-acre federal reservation on the NPL. At that time, the property as a whole was included because of uncertainties about the extent of pollution from decades of operations at three major nuclear facilities — the K-25 uranium-enrichment plant, the Y-12 nuclear weapons plant and Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Ultimately, the decision on whether to remove property from the Superfund list will be made by three parties — DOE, EPA and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. EPA will have final say-so.
DOE's Oak Ridge environmental advisory board last year recommended that the agency make it a priority to remove clean properties from the list. One reason, of course, is that the extent of the Superfund boundaries has an impact on the image of Oak Ridge as a polluted place. DOE is making similar efforts at its other sites around the country to reduce the amount of federal land on the high-priority cleanup list.
But DOE spokesman Mike Koentop said getting property off the National Priority List is more than just a PR move. "Once land is removed from the list, it can be approved for a greater range of new development and reuse activities," he said.
Numerous surveys have been conducted over the years, including aerial surveys using radiological detection instruments, to look for hot spots that needed to be cleaned up. In addition, representatives from DOE and the regulatory agencies have done walk-down surveys across the federal property to validate that surface areas are not contaminated with radioactive materials or hazardous chemicals.
"We are in the final stages of characterizing 16,000 acres within the Oak Ridge Reservation as part of the National Priorities List Site Boundary Delineation Project," Koentop said in an email response to questions. "The list, maintained by the EPA, contains sites with known or threatened releases of hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants. When complete, the project's characterizations should confirm considerable acreage void of contamination and be subsequently removed from the existing NPL."
John Owsley, who heads TDEC's Oak Ridge office, declined to offer an opinion on DOE's efforts to redefine the NPL boundaries in Oak Ridge, but he said the state's position is that DOE must follow the rules set forth in the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, commonly known as the Superfund.
Owsley said previous studies have shown that about only 15 percent of the Oak Ridge reservation is contaminated on the surface, and that's mostly at the developed areas.
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One of the key interlocutors assigned to broker peace with the Maoists today took exception to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's "selection of words" in describing the cadres.
Sujato Bhadro, who heads the six-member team of interlocutors, said the Chief Minister should be "more careful in her selection of words" in future.
May create political grudge: Bhadro
"It is true that political tension still exists in the relationship between the government and the Maoists. But such comments may only create political grudge," he told a press conference.
Mr. Bhadro was referring to use of words like 'supari killers' or 'jungle mafia' by Banerjee on Saturday at a rally at Jhargram in West Midnapore district.
Mr. Bhadro, in town to attend the first district conference of the 'Bandi Mukti Committee', however, hoped the comments would not spoil the peace process.
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26 Babies That Are Totally Milk Wasted
Somebody call these babies a taxi. They should not get inside the wheels of a stroller.
2. Brought in on charges of public intoxication, public urination, and spitting up on an officer of the law.
3. Milk-wasted baby just trying to leave the party.
"I'm jus puttin on my glub boots den we can peace da fuck out."
5. "Wait… either I'm pissed or that is James fucking Gandolfini sitting at the end of my crib der."
6. Drinks himself into the bottle: Every. Single. Day. Of. His Life. Thus. Far.
7. "Hey, hey, here's an idear: How 'bout you put YOURSELF to bed."
"And tell your wife to bring those tits back on over here."
8. PTFO. Now his friends are going to draw little baby dicks on his face.
9. Never shake a baby — especially one that's milk wasted.
10. He started sneaking pulls from mom's breasts. Then he moved on to the hard stuff: formula. Now look at him.
14. Just shameful. Somebody flip this baby on his side.
15. PTFO on the cat.
Which is totally chill with the cat, btw.
16. Suri Cruise seen here getting milk wasted in broad daylight. Can you say, "Rehab, here I cyoooome!"?
18. "Goin' tah Taco Bell. You wanna come witt? I'm todally cool to drive."
19. This baby is the anchor of his pledge class at day care.
20. "Hold up… I tink this broad over der is lookin' at me."
"Ah, neber mind. That's jus a kitty cat."
21. Omg, she's so wasted she actually did it.
"Dude, now you have to take that shot."
23. "Take me back to the playground, taxi man. My old lady's probably looking for me."
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Went very well and was pretty boring actually. LOL But that's alright, that's how we want them to go.
She measured in at 23.5in and 11lbs even. DR is very happy with how she is doing and had no worries or complaints. He said he will have us start cereal at 4 months, but will talk to me more about that next visit probably. We go back Thursday July 25th for her 3 month appt and Tuesday July 30th for her next round of immunizations.
Yeah I was kind of surprised when he mentioned starting cereal at 4 months as well, because he followed it up with starting some jar food(greens) at 5 months. We were told 6 months with my DS(but he is about to turn 7 next month) so maybe they've done research or something to state otherwise? I have no idea. But I guess we will go with it and see what happens. My DS would never take the cereal, any kind we tried, but he ate the jar food just fine so we will see what happens with Kylie.
Yeah, current AAP is 6 months, but it seems most ped's still go with previous recommendations for cereal at 4 months. In the long run, I can't imagine it makes much of a difference as long as your baby does well it.
Sorry, not the point of this thread!! Sounds like she's going great! Is a 3 month check-up standard for their practice? We don't go back until 4 months.
Joan, honestly, with my son we went for his 2 month then not again until 4 months. So i'm thinking it's just this way with this DR. I didn't think to ask, but I thought about that when we got home. But, I think I will ask at the next appt how often he does appts and for how long. I really don't want to have to go monthly for the first year.


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Vernonia, Oregon
Vernonia, Oregon | |
City | |
A café in Vernonia.
Photo by Anselm Hook, November 2007. |
Location in Oregon |
Coordinates: 45°51′35″N 123°11′21″W / 45.85972°N 123.18917°WCoordinates: 45°51′35″N 123°11′21″W / 45.85972°N 123.18917°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Oregon |
County | Columbia |
Incorporated | 1891 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Josette Mitchell |
Area[1] | |
• Total | 1.66 sq mi (4.30 km2) |
• Land | 1.61 sq mi (4.17 km2) |
• Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) |
Elevation | 630 ft (192.0 m) |
Population (2010)[2] | |
• Total | 2,151 |
• Estimate (2012[3]) | 2,142 |
• Density | 1,336.0/sq mi (515.8/km2) |
Time zone | Pacific (UTC-8) |
• Summer (DST) | Pacific (UTC-7) |
ZIP code | 97064 |
Area code(s) | 503 and 971 |
FIPS code | 41-77250[4] |
GNIS feature ID | 1128526[5] |
Website | www.vernonia-or.gov |
Vernonia is a city in Columbia County, Oregon, United States. The city is located on the Nehalem River, in a valley on the eastern side of the Northern Oregon Coast Range. It is located in the heart of one of the most important timber-producing areas of the state, and logging has played an important role in the history of the town. The population was 2,151 in the 2010 census.
The community was first settled in 1874 by the Parker and Van Blaricom families. Cousins Judson Weed and Ozias Cherrington, both of Ohio arrived in 1876. Sometime afterwards, the question of a name for the community came up, and Cherrington suggested the name of his daughter (Vernona) in Ohio, which was adopted. Due to a clerical error during the incorporation process, an "i" was inserted in the name. Cherrington died of a farming accident in 1894, having never seen his daughter since his departure from Ohio.[6]
Vernonia started to become more than an isolated farming community on July 10, 1924 when the Oregon-American Lumber Company opened a state-of-the-art lumber mill, which was supported by a railroad line connecting Vernonia to the rest of the country. Oregon-American merged with Long-Bell Lumber Company in May, 1953, which itself merged with International Paper in November, 1957. International Paper judged the mill antiquated, and closed it on December 20, 1957.
The city has been severely impacted by floods on multiple occasions. The rains that caused the Willamette Valley Flood of 1996 flooded Vernonia as well; some homes in the floodplain were elevated, and some flooring materials were replaced, mitigating some damage from later flooding.[7] In 2007, heavy storms that impacted the Pacific Northwest washed out roads and destroyed homes, cars,[7] and communications infrastructure.[8] Despite preparations in 1996, in some parts of town flood water reached 4 feet above the 100 year base flood elevation.[9] In the wake of the 2007 flood, Vernonia School District voters approved a $13 million bond in 2009 to build a new K-12 school in Vernonia.[10][11] The new school opened in Fall 2012.[12]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.66 square miles (4.30 km2), of which, 1.61 square miles (4.17 km2) is land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km2) is water.[1]
This region experiences warm (but not hot) and dry summers, with no average monthly temperatures above 71.6 °F. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Vernonia has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csb" on climate maps.[13]
2010 census[edit]
As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 2,151 people, 822 households, and 571 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,336.0 inhabitants per square mile (515.8/km2). There were 962 housing units at an average density of 597.5 per square mile (230.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.1% White, 0.3% African American, 1.3% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 0.8% from other races, and 2.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.
There were 822 households of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.5% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.09.
The median age in the city was 38.2 years. 26.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.3% were from 25 to 44; 29.2% were from 45 to 64; and 10.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.0% male and 49.0% female.
2000 census[edit]
As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 2,228 people, 789 households, and 583 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,444.2 people per square mile (558.6/km²). There were 880 housing units at an average density of 570.4 per square mile (220.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.38% White, 0.18% African American, 1.39% Native American, 0.49% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 0.54% from other races, and 1.93% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.24% of the population. 19.6% were of German, 14.7% English, 9.5% American, 8.6% Irish and 5.3% Scottish ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 789 households out of which 41.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.4% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.0% were non-families. 20.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.29.
In the city the population was spread out with 34.0% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 99.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,181, and the median income for a family was $48,563. Males had a median income of $37,447 versus $24,219 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,647. About 8.6% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.0% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over.
Oregon Route 47 is the only major highway serving Vernonia, providing access from the lower Columbia River and Route 30 to the north, and from Oregon Highway 26 to the south.[14] The Banks–Vernonia State Trail, a rails-to-trails conversion featuring a 21-mile (34 km) raised path for bicyclists, pedestrians, and horseback riders, roughly parallels Route 47 to the south of Vernonia. The Crown Zellerbach trail is a conversion of old logging roads (themselves a conversion from old railroad way) to a trail for mountain biking, hiking, and horseback riding. This trail extends over 20 miles from Vernonia to Scappoose.[15]
Public transit[edit]
Very limited public transit service provided by the Columbia County Rider (or CC Rider), a service of the county's Transit Division, connects Vernonia with the Willow Creek MAX (light rail) station and bus transit center of TriMet, in Hillsboro.[16] Called the Nehalem Valley Fixed Route Service, the bus route was introduced on July 1, 2009[17] and currently operates Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, twice per day (one round trip in each rush hour).[16]
Vernonia Municipal Airport (FAA: 05S) is a city-owned, public-use airport located two nautical miles (3.7 km) west of the central business district of Vernonia.[18]
Popular culture[edit]
- The December 2007 flooding in Vernonia was featured in the first season of the television show Ax Men.[19]
Vernonia has appeared in several films:
- Ring of Fire (1961)[20]
- The Vernonia Incident (1989)[21]
- Thumbsucker (2005)[22]
- Tillamook Treasure (2006)[23]
- Twilight (2008)
The Friendship Jamboree is an annual event begun in 1956. Jamboree is held on the first full weekend of August.
See also[edit]
- ^ a b "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-21.
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-21.
- ^ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-06-02.
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ Lewis A. McArthur, Oregon Geographic names, fifth edition (Portland: Western Imprints, 1982), pp. 760f
- ^ a b Vernonia residents: Flooding is worse than 1996, KATU
- ^ "Guard Evacuates Flooded Oregon Town". Associated Press (KNX 1070 AM). 2007.
- ^ Teresa Elliot, PE and Alex Tang PE, ed. (2012). Pacific Northwest Storms of December 1-4, 2007. Reston, VA: ASCE, TCLEE. ISBN 9780784412336.
- ^ "Voters support measure to build Vernonia school". The Oregonian. November 4, 2009.
- ^ http://www.vernoniaschools.org/about/community-in-need/entire-school-district-must-be-rebuilt/
- ^ http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf/2012/08/vernonia_celebrates_opening_of.html
- ^ Climate Summary for Vernonia, Oregon
- ^ Bilderback, Ken (February 18, 2009). "All roads lead to Vernonia". Retrieved March 13, 2010.
- ^ http://tdn.com/lifestyles/crown-zellerbach-trail-a-jewel-of-a-ride/article_432a5208-c175-11e1-a6bd-001a4bcf887a.html
- ^ a b "CC Rider: Nehalem Valley Fixed Route" (PDF). Columbia County Rider. Mar 31, 2013. Retrieved Aug 18, 2013.
- ^ "News and Current Events". Columbia County Rider. July 1, 2009. Retrieved May 30, 2011.
- ^ FAA Airport Master Record for 05S (Form 5010 PDF). Federal Aviation Administration. Effective 8 April 2010.
- ^ Townsley, Nancy (March 12, 2008, updated October 30, 2009). "'Ax Men' features local loggers: Reality TV - Vernonia loggers appear on new History Channel show". The Forest Grove News-Times. Retrieved November 17, 2012. Check date values in:
(help) - ^ Ring of Fire (1961)
- ^ The Vernonia Incident (1989) (V)
- ^ Thumbsucker (2005)
- ^ The Tillamook Treasure (2006)
External links[edit]
- Entry for Vernonia in the Oregon Blue Book
- "Vernonia". The Oregon Encyclopedia.
- Vernonia history from VanNatta Forestry


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Kyowa Hakko Kirin Co Ltd:Year-end dividend per share of 12.50 Japanese Yen for FY 2013.FY 2012 year-end dividend of 10.00 Japanese Yen. Full Article
Kyowa Hakko Kirin Co Ltd announces co-promotion partnership agreement
Kyowa Hakko Kirin Co Ltd:Says the company, LEO Pharma K.K. and LEO Pharma K.K.'s parent company LEO Pharma A/S entered into a distribution and co-promotion agreement on Dec. 19 for LEO Pharma's proprietary topical calcipotriol/betamethasone dipropionate combination product.Says LEO Pharma K.K. had filed for the manufacturing and marketing approval of this product for psoriasis vulgaris in Japan in August.Says LEO Pharma K.K. is responsible for supplying the product, and Kyowa Hakko Kirin is responsible for distribution and Medical Representatives (MRs) promotion of the product, and the two companies will jointly conduct marketing activities. Full Article