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Although it doesn't quite translate, Dieu merci, c'est vendredi – or as I'm going to say in English, Thank God It's Friday (TGIF), because it's been quite a week. (On a related note, I was recently informed by a French friend that a 4-day weekend is not a vacation – it's just a few days off, or a pont (bridge.) But even though I took an actual vacation, it's been tough getting back up to speed.
Since we all live in a 24/7 society, as you likely can attest to, just because you go away doesn't mean you can "get away from it all." There is always something to deal with; urgent recipe questions (It's funny when people say something food-related is "urgent" – unless there is a famine or a natural catastrophe…or another disaster of similar proportion, I'm not sure it quite qualifies as "urgent"), paperwork, sorting through pictures, and dealing with travel arrangements, including the all-important act of making sure you have a decent seat on the plane home.)
Then there is a pile up when you get back; stuff that needs to be dealt with right-away; a backlog of mail, correcting typos and grammatical errors in blog entries, accepting invitations, declining invitations, writing back to the response you've gotten after you've declined, reading and responding to the response asking if you're available another time, figuring out why teenagers would congregate in the alcove down the street that smells like pipi, realizing that there is a near-urgent need for you to restock your butter supply, and testing some recipes that have been on your mind for your blog.
The fun of having a blog is that you get to try to share recipes that you find interesting. I try to put a mix of original recipes, recipes from recent cookbooks, a few oldies but goodies from cookbooks in my collections, and occasionally one from a cooking magazine that catches my eye. Along the way – especially this week – there have been a couple of goofs. The King Arthur Flour company always presents a hilarious round-up of their test kitchen goofs each year on April Fool's Day. But since I can't wait that long, I decided to share a few.
I was recently inundated with a few barquettes of fresh figs that I bought at a local flea market, where all of the vendors seemed to be from the countryside (who, as this map points out, Parisians consider paysannes, or peasants.) Call me a paysan, but I happen to like them regardless of what other's say or think, and as I picked up a number of vintage jam jars, I also was able to trade valuable jam-making tips with some of the friendly men and women selling their wares.
One guy had three barquettes of figs and because he's not Parisian and in a constant hurry, he had to count out each fig, one-by-one, speaking aloud about what kind of price to come up with, and how he needed to charge me per-fig. (We have a lot of fees and stuff in France, so at some point, I guess we shouldn't be surprised when there is a per-fig surcharge.) Um, okay. He slo-o-o-wly told me about the history of each fig as I stood there hyperventilating because of the all the bargains that were being snapped up around me, and my shoulder ready to fall off with my bag-full of heavy glass jam jars and the Saint James marinière (striped sweater) that was almost new and was a mere 50 cents, which I got so I can look a little more French. Although I'd have to stop shaving for three days if I really wanted to complete the look. (I also saw a hipster wearing a half-length cape the other day, and I'm not ready to go there, either.)


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New album: Amok
Artist: Atoms for Peace
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Rating: 1 out of 5
Still waiting for that Radiohead party album? This isn't it.
Atoms for Peace is a band/side project spearheaded by Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke. Judging by the overlapping personnel and artwork "Amok" shares with Yorke's solo album "The Eraser," Atoms for Peace appears to be a continuation of that project.
After Radiohead flirted with mainstream success in the 1990s with "Creep," they left pop music behind and crafted "O.K. Computer" — one of the greatest achievements of the modern rock era. One reason "O.K." worked is because key ingredients, such as melody and interesting musical passages, were mixed in with the band's quirkier tendencies.
Eventually, the things that made "O.K." such a great listening experience were filtered out of the band's palette, only to be replaced with a glitchy electronic sound that at times makes Kraftwerk sound like Molly Hatchet.
Yorke's apocalyptic voice is still intact, and he should be given credit for being able to croon over the roach-scurrying-across-the-floor beats that "Amok" is drenched in. Since this is an experimental side project, the band — which also includes Radiohead producer/Ultraista member Nigel Godrich and the Chili Pepper's Flea — can be forgiven somewhat for the eschewing of any type of song structure.
They cannot, however, be forgiven for making an album that sounds like a kid with a laptop remixed some old Devo records and got someone to whine over it for 40 minutes.
Occasionally something interesting will cut through the goo, such as the menacing keyboard riff in "Ingenue," but this is the audio equivalent of digging through a loaded dumpster in the middle of the summer to find a nickel; it's just not worth the hassle.
It is amazing, however, that someone so awash in fans, critical acclaim and cash is still as miserable as Yorke's lyrics would have you believe. Thom, sweetheart, even Robert Smith of The Cure lightens up one day a week.
Fans of Radiohead's post–"O.K." work will probably ingest "Amok" and enjoy it for the placebo that it is. For everyone else who presumably has any kind of respect for their ears, avoid this mess at all costs.
Classic album: Skydog: The Retrospective (Box Set)
Artist: Duane Allman
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Rating: 5 stars out of 5
Most people know Duane "Skydog" Allman for his work with the Allman Brothers and Derek and The Dominoes, but that's only part of his brief but brilliant story.
"Skydog: The Retrospective" is a seven-disc set that chronicles Allman's entire career, starting with stunning pre-Allman Brothers tracks by The Escorts, The Allman Joys and The 31st of February, followed by samples of his work with The Allman Brothers, Eric Clapton, Herbie Mann, Clarence Carter, Wilson Pickett, Aretha Franklin and Boz Scaggs — just to name a few.
Factor in this resume with the fact that the man died at the age of 24, and Allman's potency as a musician comes clearly into focus.
Everyone already knows Duane Allman's work with the Allman Brothers is some of the greatest ever committed to tape, and his heroic save of the doomed "Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs" sessions is also well documented. While it would be impossible to create an overview of Allman's work without including the aforementioned recordings, it's the lesser known studio work presented here that is the most revelatory.
In the late 1960s, it wasn't uncommon for a popular artist to record a cover version of a song that was a recent hit for someone else. The inclusion of Clarence Carter's version of The Doors' "Light My Fire" is a curiosity, but Wilson Pickett's soulful take on The Beatles' "Hey Jude" is the perfect emotional starting point for a soulful Duane Allman guitar workout. Allman's stinging guitar work on Pickett's "Toe Hold" is nearly as incendiary as some of his work with the Allman Brothers.
Allman's slide guitar work on Aretha Franklin's version of "The Weight" is fluid, lyrical and downright stunning. While it's tough to create anything original within the framework of the blues, Allman's solo on the slow burning "Loan Me a Dime" by Boz Scaggs should be fired into space to let the aliens know mankind is capable of great things.
Allman's subtle playing underscores a haunting "Beads of Sweat" by Laura Nyro, and his jazz chops are allowed to flourish on '"Push Push" (Herbie Mann) and "Dreams" (Allman Brothers).
There's not enough room here to properly cover a seven-disc collection, as the examples given above merely scratch the surface of what Duane Allman achieved and what "Skydog" encompasses.
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A very large flamer whose only purpose in life is to annoy those around him, suck many men off, and be a mac deez in general. People such as this can be found all over the world but the worst case on record exists in Colorado. A Skinner is ofter characterized by mood swing ranging from pissy to horny for penis. Note: They have a tendancy to join gay organizations, such as fraternities dedicated to all-male gangbangs.
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1)Skinner is a prison term used for a young new prisoner who has had their heads shaved for the first time and are new to being locked down for long periods of time.
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Someone who hasn't hit puberty at an age where they should have. This is only visible in the male gender.
The word skinner is derived from the english word skin. This is because a skinner usually lacks hair in certain places, showing more skin than necessary.
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According to patrol reports, Santee was driving southbound on US 42 in a 2008 Saturn Vue when he collided with a 2006 Sterling dump truck operated by Ryan W. Kidd, 30, of Hilliard.
The vehicles crashed around 10:15 a.m. on the bridge over the Scioto River, near the intersection on Klondike Road. The patrol's preliminary investigation suggests that one vehicle drove left of the center line and the two crashed head-on.
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The Lenoir County Board of Elections and its director, Dana King, sat down in a closed meeting with state elections Executive Director Gary Bartlett Thursday.
It spanned more than two hours.
"This was simply — I wouldn't term it a mediation, but it was a conversation," Board Chairwoman Sharon Kanter said. "He facilitated a conversation. And, that really is all that happened."
Kanter also said, "There was no decision taken, no motion made — there was no decision and no action taken in closed session."
The meeting was in regard to the Board's petition to terminate King from her position, and her response. King has been the Lenoir County elections director since 1997.
After Bartlett emerged from the Board of Elections offices shortly after 4 p.m., the board discussed a few items related to the budget, and King left the conference room to make copies for the board members. Shortly thereafter, the board went into closed session again, with King joining the discussion once she returned with the copies.
Ultimately, no immediate actions were taken.
Once back in open session, board members passed around and signed each other's copies of the Board of Elections' response to King's reply to its petition. A copy was made for Bartlett, as well.
In the response, the board reiterated its positions in the petition and refuted King's claims in her reply, though going into more detail on a number of contentious issues.
Mentioned up front is a counter to King's claims of the board's inexperience, citing Kanter's decades of management experience in business and nonprofits, board Secretary Oscar Herring's administrative experience in the military and board member Kim Allison's experience with election law, serving on various boards and being the co-owner of a business.
"Characterizing this board as 'inexperienced' is laughable," the response says. "The claim demonstrates Mrs. King's lack of interest in learning anything about her board members' backgrounds and being open to bringing their wide experience to benefit the BOE's operations."
The board also denies that Allison and Herring asked Kanter to resign as chairwoman at a closed meeting on Oct. 18, 2011, calling the allegation "astonishing." The response says King had no idea what happened at the meeting, as she was not there, unless she was illegally recording it through unknown means.
The response goes on to say that Allison and Herring, who were more aware of the expectations of the board, educated Kanter of those expectation and asked her if she was up to meeting them. Kanter said she could, and asked the other board members if they wanted her to step down. They said no, and moved on from the meeting.
Frequently, the response mentions King didn't provide orientation needed to new board members, which it says would have made meetings like the one mentioned unnecessary.
"Mrs. King again absolves herself of any responsibility for even orienting, let alone training, new board members — even new members who have little or no prior experience with the board to which they have been appointed. She clearly considers that to be the exclusive province of the (N.C. State Board of Elections)," the response says.
King said in her reply that the board had "many secret meetings" and believed it had been working on the petition for termination for a while. The board says there have been no secret meetings of the board, and termination only became a current matter after the county manager's memo to King in December.
"With the outcome of the November 2012 general election driving an inevitable change in the board's composition in July 2013, the board decided by consensus to simply let the new board, after it was sworn in, determine Mrs. King's status," the response says.
It continues, "This board decision changed when we received copies of County Manager Mike Jarman's Dec. 5, 2012 memo to Mrs. King, numerous copies of which are attached as exhibits to both the Petition to Terminate and to Mrs. King's Reply. That memo was the first indication to this board that there were the kinds of mismanagement issues at the BOE documented in that memo."
The resolution of the dispute remains in Bartlett's hands.
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|Nov 20, 2012, 08:06 PM
I believe there are touchscreen notebooks and regular notebooks if you are wanting a device with a keyboard. Typing on a screen can be quite easily learned if you just try. And this is coming from someone who has quite big fingers and has also used a keyboard attachment for an iPad before.
15" MacBook Pro - White iPad mini - iPod Classic - iPod Nano - White/Silver iPhone 6+
|Nov 21, 2012, 02:28 AM
Tablet keyboards
I think it is a matter of choice. There will be times when I carry the iPad regular or mini with me without a keyboard and at other times at home use with a keyboard. I maintain 2 residences due to where my work is versus where my home is, so depend heavily on mobile access. The iPad 2 is largely my MBP substitute when I am away from home. The iPad mini is my carry around device sans keyboard at work.
Since I use only Apple products, notebooks are not an option nor desired. The MBA 11" is not practical for carrying around at work. It may end up taking the place of the larger iPad at some point, but right now, this works.
I don't think of the iPad mini as replacing my full sized iPad, will see how that goes once I take delivery of it in early December (actually arriving earlier, but am not at home to take delivery until then).
I do have a question for iPad mini and Retina (those of us who need reading glasses) users that have presbyopia. Do you notice much of a difference or benefit with Retina. I am wondering with the smaller text size, if this is actually a disadvantage?
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"To do what you want to do, to leave a mark that you think is important and lasting, that's a life well lived." Steve Jobs
|Nov 29, 2012, 08:55 PM
|Dec 11, 2012, 07:44 PM
Snugg iPad mini PU Leather Case Cover and Flip Stand
I absolutely love this case! It is slim and reminds me of holding a book. The leather is genuine, even smells great. The stitching is top notch. There is a stylus holder and a built in handle in the back so you dont get fatigue holding the mini ipad. The magnet is great for holding the cover on. Buy it, and you wont regret. Snugg even throws in a lifetime guarantee. Great buy for $25 and a huge variety of colors.
|Dec 11, 2012, 08:30 PM
But as a fellow presbyopia sufferer: mini works like a champ for me with my progressives.
For everyone who can't imagine the point of a keyboard cae allow me to paint your imple use case. (Yes: this is all written with the on creen keyboard of the mini. I type a lot, often, and it till int
Perfect for me. Far from it,
(I'll correct all the on creen typos from here on out)
I travel. Often. Now with an 11" air for coding and serious work and a mini for quick direction check, web stuff, entertainment, light email. It would be great to have a sole device, one that would let me rage on the keyboard when necessary, and would still give the flexibility of a mini for, say, reading books in bars.
This would be for pseudo vacations when I still need to work tending servers. Don't get real vacation anymore...
|Dec 12, 2012, 04:27 AM
Thanks for your reply
D. Gail and Mika the Berner
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|Dec 14, 2012, 03:57 PM
Just received my iPadMiniMod keyboard
So I went ahead and ordered one. It just arrived minutes ago.
I haven't had much time on it. They keyboard (which I am NOT using now...see below) is quite tiny. It's not going to be very comfortable for a lot of typing.
And the key feel isn't great.
It's not a terrible keyboard but the quality of the keys is not really good. Adequate in a pinch but not for more than that.
It does fit nicely to the iPad Mini though.
The package I got did not come with a mini-USB cable as advertised. I just emailed them and I'll see if they live up to their hype about providing good service.
Can't use the keyboard because I can't find a micro-USB cable around the house and I'll be damned if I'm going to run out and buy one just for this (yep, I don't own anything else that requires that cable).
I would say for maybe $20 it's a reasonable keyboard, but not worth the $50 with delivery that it cost. I'll decide whether to keep it in the next few days.
Thing is, they don't refund the $10 delivery and it will cost me another $10 to return it. So even if I don't keep it it will have cost me $20. So I may just hang on to it for that reason.
Now, if they don't send me the cable I will return it because I will be so pissed off.
Just letting you all know.
|Dec 14, 2012, 04:07 PM
How long did it take for you to get your iPad Mini Mod keyboard? I ordered mine in late October, it languished in Hong Kong for several weeks and 7 days ago, it theoretically left HK toward US delivery. Still no sign of it. Anyone else have problems with delivery??
Always learning...
|Dec 14, 2012, 08:01 PM
i am pretty impressed with the delivery time. mine took two weeks from order to payment.
But now that I've used it, let me tell you--cancel the order and save your money. The keyboard is NOT of good quality and the keys are too small to allow touch typing. you have to use only 3 or 4 fingers and you have to stare at the keyboard in order to not make many mistakes. And the keyboard in use disables spell check so it takes forever to type.
I am typing this, painfully with the keyboard. The virtual keyboard is much faster. For instance, the caps lock does not light up and is so close to the shift key that i press it constantly and don;t realize it until I notice I;m typing all capitals.
Save your money and don;t buy this junk. I would like a keyboard but this isn't the one.,
This has taken me 10 minutes to type on the damned keyboard.
Also: now that I've switched to the virtual keyboard I should add that the Bluetooth keyboard does not automatically sync. You have to type in a different code and press enter each time. Just another pain.
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|Dec 14, 2012, 08:54 PM
Dodo case plus keyboard
Will stick with a DoDo case and probably an Apple wireless keyboard. The full sized Zagg Pro Plus works okay too, but not as portable, but then the neither is the Apple wireless keyboard. By portable I mean something the iPad fits into without a lot of bulk like the folio type keyboard/coverr combinations.
Besides when I am carrying around my iPad at work or on the run, don't really need the keyboard. At home, not an issue how portable it is.
Would still like to see Logitech "miniturize" their Ultrathin for the mini, it's smaller size would better lend itself to the magnitized groove which may not have the same problems it has with the full-sized iPad.
D. Gail and Mika the Berner
"To do what you want to do, to leave a mark that you think is important and lasting, that's a life well lived." Steve Jobs
|Dec 16, 2012, 01:25 AM
Wow I can't believe how many people are bashing these tablet keyboards simply because their lives don't give a necessary reason to own one. I have an ipad mini for school simply because 1) It's a hell of a lot lighter than a laptop, and smaller, even with the "bulky" keyboard, and 2) because I can get the majority of my books on the ipad and not have to lug around 5 20lb books! So because I also have to take notes, and typing on the screen gives some pretty serious hand cramps, I use a keyboard. Bash it if you want but I find it damn convenient.
|Dec 19, 2012, 03:01 AM
It is meaningless to the blind pursuit of the Processor, because you can't really feel these N-core in the current system of Ios how faster and faster, but there are other accessories for ipad mini that it makes more sense like iPad Mini Leather Bluetooth Keyboard Case, of course, that's personally gift style, but I think the case is great, not only in my budget for $32 but can last for 100 hours.
|Dec 24, 2012, 12:40 AM
Everything goes better with keyboards
I have ipad2. It's no great shakes. I have netbooks (7, 10, 11") -- they're awesome. Besides the full ("real") OS on offer, I don't have to read my books, email, papers, etc through a cloud of fingerprints (less a concern on my iphone), or prop up an increasingly heavy tablet (when my iPod touch falls on my face as I drift off to sleep, I laugh; were the ipad to do so, I'd bleed). And typing on the ipad is no joy, either, ESP in portrait mode.
But I ordered a Logitech ultrathin for my boss and it was a revelation, totally transforming the ipad into a device on which I could actually get work done.
It's too hard to use team viewer on my phone so I've ordered the ipad mini (fits in my cargo pocket with just a bit protruding) and now am weighing cases. It works for me because with 66% of the iPad's screen, it has 47% the weight: do I really want to mess with that for a keyboard of uncertain utility? I actually typed pretty well on that little eee701's keyboard; will the Zagg recreate that without costing me the portability the mini offers? Why can't I find one/several in stores to try out?
|Dec 24, 2012, 07:47 PM
Bluetooth Keyboard covers for iPad mini
There are a couple of what I refer to as "after market" keyboard covers for the iPad mini. I ordered something called a 3 in 1. I think it was tooled from a 7" net book as it had regular keyboard keys as opposed to the island style keys Apple, Logitech and Zagg have on their units. This one has clips that hold the mini face down in storage mode. I also returned this because these clips that attach to the mini would have scratched the aluminum finish if I had not had a skin on it.
Any keyboard that is customized for the mini will feel cramped, but for those of us who wish to produce documents on the mini and touch type, having a keyboard will be a godsend once the right one comes out. Frankly, I would prefer a miniaturized version of the Logitech Ultrathin as it is lighter and has the same magnetic hinge attachment as the Apple Smart Covers.
BTW, this reply was typed with the Zagg Pro Plus (Pro w/o backlight, Pro Plus with).
Hope this helps.
D. Gail and Mika the Berner
"To do what you want to do, to leave a mark that you think is important and lasting, that's a life well lived." Steve Jobs
|Jan 6, 2013, 12:59 AM
This post explains the difference between the two models: http://case-cafe.com/best-ipad-mini-keyboard-cases/
|May 8, 2013, 02:35 PM
I opted for the Mini with Smart Cover (for when shoved in my pocket) and the Zagg keyboard for fullsize iPad (the aluminum one that sits in a slightly recessed 'well' and melds perfectly with a regular ipad) which rides in my ex-diaper bag/now man-purse with the mini when I don't need the mini in m'pocket.
It slips into the slot quickly, no rubber inserts to worry about (thanks for the ultrathin warning), the recessed nature of the 'board means the keys are protected when put against the magazine that acts as bag-stiffener. The keys are responsive and the mating is spectacular.
I didn't get the backlight: didn't see a need and don't want the potential battery issues it might contribute.
I did finally pry a Zagg mini from its box at a BestBuy and try it: it makes the iPad mini too thick, it no longer fits into my pocket. As portability is the key, I find my solution elegantly meets my needs.
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On the plain in Spain where it mainly rains.
Will wonders never cease. Possible scenario: Faux pas => Fox pas => Fox pox => Faux paux. That suggests that Faux paux stems from someone returning "fox pox" to its imagined roots.
BTW, your post leads directly to another poteaux rose/eggcorn for the archives, in the form of "a faut pas". A faux pas is a false step; a faut pas is a "must not".
The erudite polymath, Freeman Dyson, who is a mathematical physicist, and who I admire as a scholar and have learnt much about science from his writings, made such a faut pas in his essay
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Sorry to include the following, for completeness:
Les fauts pas ne sont pas à commettre en sa compagnie
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Des fauts pas, de la maladresse, des paroles incomprises !
See also and which seems directly pertinent:
I may be wrong but faux pax is probably the plural of faux pas
Perhaps the other way around – Faux pax is singular, faux pas is plural. My French is not that great.
Foo pah is my favorite variant. They all are self-iconic, which is always enjoyable.
*If the human mind were simple enough for us to understand,
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Depart from origin. If you are commencing your journey from the United States, we can recommend the best airlines and routings for your particular needs. We can also introduce you to consolidators who offer discounted fares (First, Business and Economy) on these flights. This is a service provided solely as a convenience and extra value for our guests. We do not sell airline tickets to people not touring with us.
Day 1: Arrive at Delhi (most flights arrive either in the evening or at night). Our services begin here. You are greeted at the airport by an Easy Tours Travel Facilitator and ushered to a chauffeur driven vehicle. You are then driven to your hotel where you are assisted with your check-in. The next day's plans are briefly reviewed and you are presented with your welcome package. Among other things, this package includes a beautiful handcrafted journal for your explorations, travel documents such as your air tickets and hotel vouchers, as well as copies of documents (such as our General Travel Guide) that were sent to you earlier.
Day 2: Delhi. Start your exploration of India with a guided city tour of New Delhi. This excursion begins with the awe-inspiring Qutab Minar (1193 A.D.). This 239-foot tall medieval tower is a symbol of victory and a beautiful example of Persian architecture from that period. There is a winding stairway inside the tower that goes up all the way to the balcony at the very top of the tower-unfortunately they are no longer accessible for visitors. The Qutab Minar and its Monuments are also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Within the Qutab complex, amidst the ruins of the Quwat-ul-Islam Mosque, stands one of the legendary Ashoka Pillars. This large iron pillar has withstood the ravages of Delhi's weather (and recent pollution) and has not rusted in more than 1500 years. After the Qutab complex you will be driven to visit the magnificent tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun. Delhi has such an abundance of amazing monuments that this Tomb Complex (1562 A.D.) does not quite get the acclaim that it deserves. It is Delhi's third UNESCO World Heritage Site and its amazing architecture and the elaborate gardens will captivate you.
From the tomb you will proceed on a drive to Lutyens' New Delhi. This drive will include photo opportunities at some of the following attractions - the exterior of the massive and awe-inspiring Rashtrapati Bhawan (known as Viceroy's House during the British era), Delhi's landmark structure India Gate, Bangla Sahib Gurudwara (a gold domed Sikh Temple), and the Birla Temple. The last part of this excursion is a drive through Connaught Place, which is New Delhi's downtown.
There is a break for lunch.
Afternoon - enjoy a city tour of Old Delhi. Drive, walk and ride through the ancient city's streets and alleys; explore crowded and colorful bazaars. This excursion includes an exploration of the Jama Masjid (1650 A.D.), the largest mosque in India. The Masjid (Mosque) is a magnificent example of Mughal architecture and is constructed of red sandstone and white marble. It is an active place of worship and its courtyard can hold 25,000 worshippers. You continue on to the amazing Red Fort that was finished a decade before the mosque. Both structures were built by Shah Jahan, the emperor who created the Taj Mahal. The great city inside the massive sandstone walls of the Red Fort offers visitors a large number of architectural and historical attractions; it was once known as the 8th wonder of the world. The Red Fort was the seat of the Mughal Empire for more than two hundred and fifty years and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is an amazing example of a blend of Persian, Indian and European architecture. You will also experience a fascinating rickshaw ride in the ancient alleys of the crowded and colorful bazaar at Chandni Chowk, followed by a walk through the ancient spice and street food market that is part of the bazaar. After these experiences a short drive will deliver you to an oasis of calm and serenity, which also happens to be your last destination in Old Delhi. The cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi (Raj Ghat) is a simple yet stirring memorial to the father of the nation. Lush lawns extend beyond the enclosure surrounding the black marble platform occupying the spot where the Mahatma was cremated. An eternal flame burns next to the platform.
An optional cultural excursion is available this evening. You can ask to be escorted to a dance and musical performance at the Kingdom of Dreams theatre in nearby Gurgaon (entry fee surcharge). This needs to be selected when you reserve your tour.
Day 3: Delhi - Agra. Checkout from your hotel in the morning (after breakfast) and join your chauffeur for the drive to Agra on North India's newest highway.
Start your exploration of Agra with a visit to the famous tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daulah. This memorial was built by the Mughal Emperor Jehangir's queen as a memorial to her father. The tombs sheer beauty will surprise you - the only reason it does not get more accolades is because it shares the stage with the incomparable Taj Mahal. Like the Taj it has amazingly intricate 'Pietra Dura' inlay and lattice marble screens. The mausoleum rests in a walled garden with a view of the river Yamuna. Constructed in the year 1628, most historians believe that its design provided the inspiration for the Taj Mahal. After exploring the tomb you are driven to your hotel and assisted with your check-in.
There is a break for lunch.
After lunch you will visit the first red sandstone fort of North India, the Agra Fort. It was built in 1565 by India's greatest Mughal ruler, Emperor Akbar. Its royal audience halls, immense stone courtyards, marble mosque and the private royal chambers give us a glimpse of the grandeur of the Mughal Empire.
After the fort you will visit one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the incomparable Taj Mahal. The world's greatest monument dedicated to love is obviously a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Taj Mahal was completed by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1653 AD as a memorial to his beloved queen, Mumtaz Mahal. This spectacular white marble mausoleum was created by about 22,000 skilled craftsmen and it took twenty two years to complete. When you experience the Taj Mahal with an Easy Tours Guide and have them provide unique insights into its innumerable facets, some of their passion for this masterpiece may rub off on you! Explore the amazing Taj and its surroundings until it is time to admire the sun's rays setting on the facade of the world's finest monument.
Agra's artists are famous for their inlaid marble creations.
Day 4: Agra - Ranthambore. You can either sleep in or choose to enjoy either of these optional sunrise visits (no charge) - the Taj Mahal to experience the rising sun's rays as they gleam on the inlaid stones of the monument, or a visit to Mehtab Bagh, which is a 500-year-old Mughal garden located across from the Taj Mahal on the other side of the Yamuna River. If you select either of these options, you will return to your hotel to freshen up after the excursion. We recommend that you consider getting a packed lunch from the hotel for your upcoming journey. The dining/rest stopover during the journey offers limited choices.
You are assisted with your checkout from your hotel and then you are driven to Fatehpur Sikri. Enjoy a guided exploration of this beautiful uninhabited city. It was built by Emperor Akbar between 1570 and 1585 A.D. and is constructed primarily out of red sandstone. The Emperor moved his capital from Agra to this city and then, a few years later, abandoned it, returning back to Agra. Visit the tallest gateway in the world, the towering Bulund Darwaza (The Gate of Victory). In the northern part of the courtyard is the superb white marble tomb of Shaik Salim Chishti, built in 1570.
Continue on with your journey to Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambore National Park). The second half of this drive is through rural Rajasthan and there are multiple photo opportunities of the colorful villagers as they go about their daily activities. You will also encounter many camels and other livestock on this drive.
You are greeted on arrival at your jungle lodge and assisted with your check-in.
Since 2006, Easy Tours of India has tracked the percentage of tiger sightings for our guests in Ranthambore National Park. More than 85% of our guests have had tiger sightings during this period, with many of them getting multiple sightings.
Day 5: Ranthambore. Covering an area of 410 square kilometers, Ranthambore National Park runs along the eastern spur of the Aravali mountain range until it meets with the Vindhya ranges. Ranthambore was once the Jaipur rulers' private hunting ground. In 1972 it was declared a Sanctuary and was brought under the Project Tiger Conservation platform. Dry deciduous forest covers most of the park, and the vegetation is lush around the many small lakes and ponds. The open grasslands that are the tiger's favorite terrain account for much of the land on the higher slopes. This varied flora supports a large number of animals including a variety of deer, the sloth bear, the shy caracal, leopards and of course, the tiger.
Enjoy wildlife safaris into the park in the morning and evening.
In between safaris, you have the option of a guided visit to the Ranthambore Fort. This excursion does have a fairly steep climb - approximately 700 feet of stairs. The massive Fort is one of the finest examples of the ancient Hindu concept of Vana-Durg, or a fort protected by a jungle. The history of this Fort (originally built in 944 A.D.) is a chronicle full of tales of blood and valor. Successively occupied by the Muslims, Rajputs and Mughals, the insides of the fort today lie partly in ruin. There are superb views of the park to be had from the ramparts. There is an ancient temple located in the fort and it attracts a continuous stream of pilgrims from the surrounding villages. A little note of caution - a large number of aggressive langur's (South Asian monkeys) have made the Fort area their home and it is not advisable to have shiny objects and food visible in your hands as you tour the fort as it will be snatched away.
Day 6: Ranthambore - Jaipur. Enjoy your last safari into Ranthambore in the morning. Return to your hotel after the safari to freshen up and have breakfast. Checkout from your hotel and then there is a break for lunch. After lunch, you are driven to Jaipur. The first half of this drive is also through rural Rajasthan and there are multiple photo opportunities. Sawai Madhopur itself (the community located next to Ranthambore) is a rural small town, and you will drive through it to get a glimpse of life here before you head for Jaipur. Check in at your hotel upon your arrival at Jaipur.
Evening - You can either choose to enjoy your hotel this evening, or you can be escorted to the home of a Rajasthani Nobleman, where you will enjoy a traditional dinner with members of the family. This option needs to be selected before your arrival in India.
Jaipur is famous for its carpets, jewelry and handicrafts.
Day 7: Jaipur. Start your day with an excursion to the Amber Fort and Palace, located a short distance from the walled city. Just like the Emperors of a few centuries ago, enjoy the ascent up to the ramparts of the fort on top of a colorfully caparisoned elephant (jeeps are available instead of the elephants, if you so desire). The massive Fort complex was originally built by Raja Mansingh and is one of India's finest examples of Rajput architecture. Explore the chambers and hallways, which are famous for their exquisite designs and handcrafted embellishments. Return to the valley beneath the Fort on your elephant or jeep and proceed back to the Pink City.
There is a break for lunch.
Afternoon - Enjoy a city tour of the walled city of Jaipur, including the magnificent City Palace. Visit Jantar Mantar (UNESCO World Heritage Site), the magnificent stone observatory built by Raja Jai Singh in 1728. After the observatory comes a photo opportunity of the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Wind). This intriguing facade was built in 1799 so that the ladies of the court could use its unique windows and observe the bustling bazaar without being visible to the people on the streets. Continue the tour with an exploration of the City Palace, the former royal residence (a part of it is still occupied by the Royal family and is not accessible to the public), built in a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architectural styles. This immense complex also houses a number of museums that offer a large and impressive collection of costumes, armory and miniature paintings. During this afternoon you will enjoy a brief stop for a tour of a collection of Rajput turbans. A turban tying demonstration is included, as are turban and Sari tying lessons.
Day 8: Jaipur - Delhi - International Flight. Check-out from your hotel at your choice of time in the morning (any time before noon, depending on the time of your international flight) and then you are driven to the Delhi airport where you are assisted with boarding your international flight.
If your flight departs late in the evening or the very early morning, your vehicle and chauffeur are available to you until your assisted check-in at the airport. This is a good time to do some last minute dining and/or sightseeing if you are so inclined. If your flight departs early the next morning, you may want us to arrange a room for you so you can rest.
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The Aphrodisiac Twig
While sensuous aphrodisiacs like rose or chocolate take center stage on date night, twig-like burdock root has largely been ignored. Growing deep in the earth, burdock's downward gathering energy nourishes the lower half of the body, including the reproductive organs. But unlike stimulants that activate the adrenals temporarily, burdock provides healing benefits that are long lasting. When your reproductive organs are healthy, so is your sex life.
Deeply strengthening to the intestines, kidneys, and reproductive organs, burdock root is also used in the macrobiotic diet to purify the blood and cleanse the liver. Its meaty flavor enhances sautes, stews, soups, and gravies. A traditional Japanese healing dish called kimpira uses braised burdock and carrot. Because it contains volatile oils, saute burdock a few minutes to allow oils to evaporate before adding burdock to a dish.
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Serves 6
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup burdock root, matchsticks
3/4 cup carrot, matchsticks
1 pinch sea salt
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. When oil is hot, add red onion and saute until caramelized. Remove onion from pan and set aside.
- Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and burdock and saute over medium heat 5 minutes, stirring often.
- Add carrots on top of burdock. Add enough water to cover the bottom of the pan. Bring to boil, lower heat, and simmer 20 minutes, covered, or until vegetables are tender. Add water if necessary to prevent pan from drying out. Season with salt. Continue cooking, covered, 2 minutes. Remove cover and cook until water is evaporated. Top carrots and burdock with caramelized red onion.
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Posted on May 25, 2010, in All, energy, health, love, macrobiotics, recipe, relationships and tagged aphrodisiac, burdock, health, macrobiotics, recipe. Bookmark the permalink. 5 Comments.
Julie, just today in nyc i was standing next to a man in the organice produce section who was looking for burdock root. He had just discovered an old book of his mothers and in it was a soup recipe he remembered her making when he was young. I believe he said he was from Persia. His mother lived to be 108 and was cooking the day she died. This man was 80 years old and looked about 50! I guess Burdock Root has grown all over the world. Thank you Ellen
Thank you so much for this recipe Julie. I'm awaiting the arrival of the book with such anticipation. I'm going to try this one tomorrow. Love the story from Ellen above. Deb
Hey that is a wonderful dish. I've made it many many times.
I wish it was easier to find burdock root in the stores.
That dish is great with toasted sesame seeds on top.


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GREENSBORO — Immediately before North Carolina A&T began the long touchdown drive that clinched its 23-10 football victory Saturday night, the situation was trending toward Elon.
The second-half momentum after a big score, the favorable field position after a well-executed punt and defensive stand, the opportunity was there to be capitalized on at Aggie Stadium.
And then the Phoenix whiffed.
Trailing 16-10 with less than nine minutes remaining, a possession that started at the N.C. A&T 44-yard line went nowhere, becoming another frustrating three-and-out and the latest fit of inconsistency from Elon's offense.
"Huge series," Elon quarterback Mike Quinn said. "We needed that to happen there, obviously."
What followed made it worse from a Phoenix perspective — a 13-play, 80-yard march by the Aggies that Dominique Drake capped with a 1-yard, game-sealing score.
N.C. A&T took the ball at the eight-minute mark. Eighty-two seconds were left when Drake crossed the goal line, cementing the Aggies' first 2-0 start to a season since 2009 and the sixth straight road loss for Elon (1-2).
"Growing pains," Elon coach Jason Swepson said.
"It was big. That was big," N.C. A&T coach Rod Broadway said. "Our offense rose up, put the big-boy pants on, went right down the field and scored, which won the ballgame for us."
The Aggies converted a pair of crucial first downs to keep that drive moving. On third-and-9, quarterback Lewis Kindle connected with Desmond Lawrence, who hauled in a diving 27-yard catch across the middle. Kindle then rolled out on third-and-3 and found Lawrence for 16 yards down to the Elon 16.
Soon thereafter, a third-and-inches situation for N.C. A&T inside the Elon 10-yard line with the clock ticking toward two minutes became a first-and-goal when Swepson, having ripped his cap off his head and clearly irate with the officials, was hit with an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty.
"I made a mistake as a head coach trying to prove my point to the officials, which you're never going to win," Swepson said. "I was trying to call a timeout and they wouldn't give it to me. Both refs were looking at me and they were waiting to see if it was a first down or not. And I wasn't waiting for a first down. I just wanted the timeout. So I couldn't get that communicated and I lost my temper there. They made the right call."
In this first meeting in seven years between these Football Championship Subdivision programs separated by 19 miles, N.C. A&T led 13-3 at halftime of its home opener on two Cody Jones field goals and a 60-yard touchdown bomb to Demonta Brown.
Kindle, suspended for the Aggies' upset of Appalachian State last weekend due to a DWI arrest in July, launched a throw over the top of the Elon defense that Brown, striding, hauled in for his first catch of the season while burning Phoenix cornerback Jerrell Armstrong for the score.
Meanwhile, Elon managed just John Gallagher's 33-yard field during what was a mostly disjointed first half. Elon needed five possessions to pick up its initial first down.
Elon defensive end Rob Sullivan clobbered Kindle from behind and forced a fumble that linebacker Odell Benton recovered, setting up the Phoenix offense at the N.C. A&T 33. But Quinn and Co. gained only 2 yards from there and turned the ball over on downs.
"A little off rhythm offensively and it showed early," Swepson said.
"The second half we came out way faster than we did in the first half," Elon receiver Rasaun Rorie said.
Gallagher's missed 35-yard field goal early in the third quarter didn't help. When Jones was good from 33 yards, Elon trailed 16-3 midway through the quarter and soon would drop to 2 of 12 on third-down conversions.
Then came Elon's 90-yard drive and only touchdown that started to shift the feel of how the second half was unfolding. Quinn's completions of 13 yards to Rorie, 18 yards to tight end Doug Warrick and 9 yards to Kierre Brown preceded his scrambling 41-yard scoring strike to Tracey Coppedge.
Quinn stepped up in the pocket, looked as if he might run and got dangerously close to crossing the line of scrimmage before tossing the touchdown pass to Coppedge, who had slipped out of the backfield and behind the N.C. A&T secondary.
"We were so amped on the sideline, both offense and defense," Quinn said of Elon pulling within 16-10 with 17 seconds left in the third quarter.
Swepson's early fourth-quarter decision to kick on fourth-and-2 from the Aggies 42 played out perfectly when David Petroni's punt pinned N.C. A&T at its own 2 and the Elon defense supplied a three-and-out.
But then the Phoenix failed to capitalize on the field position, the situation and the opportunity that followed.
"It was a rough series," Rorie said.
"Defense got that stop and we were ready to go," Quinn said. "But things just didn't work out the way we wanted them to work out."
And at the final horn, the public-address announcer declared, "Ladies and gentlemen, the Southern Conference sweep is complete," a nod to what the Aggies of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference have accomplished in their first two games.
-- EXTRA POINTS: Quinn threw for 214 of his 295 yards in the second half, as Elon turned almost exclusively to its passing game. The Phoenix rushed for 45 yards, 36 of which came in the first half. … Elon finished 5 of 18 on third-down conversions. "We didn't get our run game going," Swepson said. "When you're in third and long all day, your percentages of success are slim." … Swepson found head official Darrell Davis on the field after the final horn and apologized for the incident that drew his unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. … Elon's 18 plays in the first quarter gained a total of 37 yards. … Elon's Justin Osborne, a redshirt freshman, finished with five catches for 89 yards, both season highs. Rorie added five catches for 52 yards. … N.C. A&T's Kindle threw for 288 yards. Lawrence hauled in 10 catches for 148 yards. Drake ran for 93 yards for the Aggies. … Kindle, a senior, made his 21st career start for the Aggies and handled every snap on offense. Kwashaun Quick, who quarterbacked N.C. A&T's 24-21 defeat of Appalachian State when Kindle was suspended a week ago, didn't play against Elon. "I thought he gave us the best chance to win," Broadway said of Kindle. … Tony McRae, who had a 91-yard kickoff return for a touchdown at Appalachian State, continued to be a weapon for N.C. A&T on special teams with kickoff returns of 55 and 35 yards against Elon. The 55-yarder helped set up Jones' 38-yard field goal at the end of the first half. … Aggies defensive end Daniel Pinnix had two sacks of Quinn, another tackle for lost yardage and two quarterback hurries. … Safety Julius Moore and linebacker Alexander Dawson led Elon in tackles with 11 and nine stops, respectively. Elon still has yet to register a quarterback sack this season, though defensive end Jordan Jones and Benton were active and in the N.C. A&T backfield. … Gallagher, Elon's true freshman kicker, now is 1-for-6 on the season. His miss from 35 yards Saturday night was his first errant try shorter than 40 yards. … N.C. A&T beat Elon for the first time since September 2004 to take a 5-4 lead in the series, which will be played at Elon in 2014 and 2015. … Elon hasn't won on the road since its November 2011 victory at Furman.