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Perry Pear Joins Ark of Taste
26 Apr 13
Five varieties of Australian perry pear found to be at risk of loss to horticulture have been added to the Slow Food Foundation for Biodiversity's international Ark of Taste.
The perry — inedible, small, astringent fruit — has been used for centuries in the English western counties of Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and Worcestershire to make a fermented alcoholic beverage similar to cider. Varieties were brought to Australia during the Victorian gold rushes in the 1850s and 1860s.
The announcement of the fruits' inclusion in the Ark was made by Slow Food International secretary-general Paolo Di Croce in conjunction with Australian Ark Commission chair Cherry Ripe at an Ark of Taste dinner today at the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) near Hobart, Tasmania, on the occasion of the national meeting of Slow Food in Australia.
The perry varieties listed include the Yellow Huffcap, Moorcroft, Gin, Red Longdon and Green Horse.
The Australian Ark of Taste was established in July 2003. It aims to protect and preserve quality, small-scale production of culturally significant foods that are threatened with extinction, including critically endangered breeds of animals and heirloom varieties of fruits and vegetables. The Ark works to recognise and preserve listed foods' heritage and taste and to promote and encourage agricultural and horticultural biodiversity.
In its first seven years, four products were listed in the Australian Ark, some of which were included the MONA dinner menu, including Tasmanian Leatherwood honey, bull-boar sausages unique to Victoria, Kangaroo Island Ligurian bee honey from South Australia, and the Bunya, an indigenous nut native to Queensland.
Since 2010, two further products have been added to the Australian Ark, both rare breeds of domestic animals of European origin: in June 2011 the Wessex Saddleback pig, extinct in its native England, and in April 2012 the Dairy Shorthorn, which is 'critically endangered'.
The pear listing today brings the number of listings on the Australian Ark to 11. Australian Ark Commission chair Cherry Ripe hopes that many more will come to fulfil the goal of 10,000 international Ark listings by 2017.
For more information, please visit the Slow Food Australia website
For more information on the Ark of Taste, visit the website and follow the project on Facebook.
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A while back, I was approached by a student from The Institute of Holistic Nutrition . She asked to interview me for a course called Professional Practice. Her assignment was to interview a successful entrepreneur in the field of nutrition. It was nice to have been referred to as a "successful entrepreneur"! I just love what I do. And when you do what you love in life, it doesn't seem like a "job" so much. It's a passion! I gladly agreed and was interviewed by Carrie-Ann Dickson , a dedicated and passionate student from IHN, one of Canada's leading nutrition institutes, which I also graduate from. I enjoyed so many of my teachers and classes at IHN. My education at this institute gave me the tools I needed to apply my nutrition knowledge to clients in the real world, and to teach me the key concepts of running my own professional practice as an entrepreneur in the holistic health and nutrition field. As part of her assignment, Carrie-Ann interviewed me, and then presented the information she learnt to her classmates. I've been getting so many questions about my own story, and individuals who aspire to become practitioners in the nutrition field. That is why I've decided to share the interview questions I was asked, simply for your enjoyment and information:
Sara: Tell me a little about why your journey began toward the nutritional field... Ever since I can remember, I've always been interested in alternative health and fitness. I remember dragging my mom into health food stores every time we walked by one. I wouldn't beg her for candies or toys; no I would plead for health foods and supplements! I can clearly remember telling my classmates in elementary school that they needed to do better on their lunches and snacks if they wanted to grow "big and smart". I would always approve the lunch my mother would make me before she packed it for school. I stressed to her to pack me healthier lunches with more food so that I could have energy for all my after school activities! My parents never had to argue with their little nutritionist to finish the veggies on her plate. I was fortunate that they brought up (raised) my brother and I on good foods. It was when I entered high school and the peer pressure of being a girl and competitive athlete got to me. I started playing around with foods, to the point where I became overly obsessed. The worst started during puberty. I suffered through years of hormonal issues, depression, and an eating disorder, all stemming from Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), which I discovered during my studies at The Institute of Holistic Nutrition (IHN). I found little relief through conventional treatment. My own personal battle with this complicated metabolic and hormonal disease led me to research in holistic health, and alternative medicine, including the use of natural supplements, medicinal herbs, exercise, stress management and other natural modalities. I have since been able to manage my condition better than ever, and I maintain a deeply held passion for holistic health. Through these experiences, I have learned how to best help myself, and others. How did you get started? I first started my studies in nutrition while attending the University of Guelph, where I studied Applied Human Nutrition for over two and a half years. This program followed a dietetic approach, to become a registered dietitian. I quickly fell into the conventional approach of using medications and following Canada's Food Guide again, which really didn't agree with my own body, and wasn't really teaching me how to get down to the root cause(s) of health issues. I lost interest and decided to take a year off to travel in South America. With all odds against me, I heard about IHN when I was in Venezuela! The moment I started reading up about IHN and holistic nutrition, I knew it was for me. I enrolled at IHN, graduated with honors purely out of passion and deep interest for each class, and I never looked back. It was the best decision I ever made in my life! When? I began studying at IHN in 2009, completed the program in one year, and immediately founded my company Beyond Vitality: Holistic Health, Nutrition and Fitness. Almost a year later, I am happy and becoming well established in the field of holistic health because the sky is the limit with what we can do in this field. Why did you pick this particular field? The main reason I picked this field is because conventional medicine has let me down, if not made me worse, over and over again. Proper nutrition is the key to good health. The day I learnt the holistic approach is the day I gained control over my own body and personal health issues. I have never felt more alive! What motivated/inspired you and helped you move forward? Starting a business has been quite a challenge, but a very exciting one. What motivated me to move forward as an entrepreneur, a holistic nutritionist and as an individual is due to the way holistic health keeps me feeling great. Controlling my illness, to the point where I can consider myself illness free again, being independent of the disease-care medical system and so that I can be at my very best, to be able to offer the very best to others around me. What is your client base target? My client base target is people in the age range of 20-60, both males and females, people who are seeking natural treatment for disease, weight loss/gain/management, athletes who which to improve their performance, female health issues (especially PCOS, PMS and infertility), and health conscious individuals who would like to increase their vitality. Did anyone help you (get started)? I was fortunate to have my partner as well as my parents help me get started. While I have an expertise on the subjects of holistic health, nutrition and fitness, my area of brilliance is definitely NOT marketing, online search engine optimizing, business management, accounting, etc. I have been able to cut cost by seeking the help of family members, but as my company grows, I look forward to being able to hire skilled professionals in these fields, that I will be able to delegate tasks to, which is a personal weakness for myself. I like to do it all, but I've come to realize that when running a company, I must just let go, and focus on what I do best, which is being the Holistic Nutritionist. How difficult was it/how easy was it? Hmmm…well "easy" and "starting a company" should not be in the same phrase! The beginning process of starting my company has been a LOT of work that feels like it never ends. I realize that it will always be an ongoing process (especially the website), but my drive and passion for holistic health is what makes it worth the work and effort put in. Along with the hard work came many wonderful opportunities that I could have never imagined. For the last year, I've been travelling through Venezuela as well as Trinidad and Tobago, discovering some of the world's super foods, and giving consultations/workshops to clients worldwide. It has been quite an exciting adventure! What has worked/not worked for you in getting started? One of the things that didn't work too well was trying to target a clientele in Spanish while in Venezuela, when all my website and social media content was in English. Another aspect that wasn't working was trying to promote myself online without a personal website. People really like to read up and consider what they are investing in, so once I got my website up, everything started falling together. So the website definitely worked, and so has online marketing. As of yet, most of my clients came from the Internet. Creating a blog was a big help for getting people onto my website to see everything I have to offer. Good content is key. How did you choose your business name? I am a bit of a perfectionist. (Working on that!) The one thing I am not good at is making decisions! And this one was one of those decisions that took me a while to decide. I must have gone through a total of about 200-300 names over some time. Every day I would eliminate some by sending the list to my family and friends and telling them to vote on their top 10, top 5, top, 3, and so on. I also had to make sure the business name wasn't registered and that the domain name wasn't taken. So after careful consideration, and comparing names that were almost the same but written different (lol), I finally came up with BEYOND VITALITY!
What do you feel is the most wonderful aspect of being in the field of holistic nutrition? The passion and positivity of both my colleagues and clients is the most wonderful aspect of being a holistic nutritionist. I have never been surrounded by so many eager to learn, health conscious and amazing people. At the end of the day, it's seeing how my clients have grown and become new, vibrant people. Being able to share my knowledge with people who truly appreciate it keeps me motivated to continue giving. What has been most gratifying? What has been most gratifying is helping my clients achieve their goals, seeing my company grow before my eyes, becoming colleagues with some of my idols in the holistic health world, receiving opportunities I would have never imagines, and of course, GREAT health. What has been the most difficult/challenging? The most difficult/challenging aspect of my career has been the launch of my company. I had no experience in marketing, accounting, business management, advertising, etc, so I learnt a lot from my mistakes. Another aspect that was very complicating for me is that I registered my company in Canada, but went to live and work in Venezuela, and now Trinidad and Tobago. There are a lot of legal and tax implications that have to be looked at when working with international clients from an online basis. Where do you see this industry going? I see "alternative" medicine becoming the mainstream medicine very soon. Alternative and natural modalities have been practiced for thousands of years because they truly work. There is no need for clinical studies and all the scientific facts to prove that herbs, super foods, whole foods, etc, work in decreasing the risk of disease, and/or improving overall health, because all indigenous tribes continue their traditional alternative methods of healing based on how they feel and the positive results they keep achieving. We must do what FEELS good. These people live for hundreds of years, simply because they haven't been exposed to mainstream medicine and continue practicing traditional natural medicine. How is what you're doing different to everyone else in the nutritional field that sets you apart? Firstly, all of us Holistic Nutritionist work as a team, and our approach is very different from the typical dietitian or nutritionist. We look at the person as a whole, and not just a specific disease or symptom. We understand that health is not merely the absence of disease. As an individual, I strive to achieve a feeling beyond that with my clients; VITALITY! What sets me apart from others in the nutritional field is my fitness back ground and experience as a competitive athlete, as well as the many concepts I have learnt while living abroad. How did you come up with your different ideas and what inspired them? I came up with a lot of my ideas while in school, exchanging thoughts with classmates, going to workshops, researching online, reading books, attending conferences and receiving advice from my creative mother and partner! What is your perception on the business, how do you see it changing in the next 5 years? I would like Beyond Vitality to become well branded as a business, and to create a network of constant clients. My ultimate goals for the future are to host tropical health retreats, write a book and have several appearances on television and the radio, to be able to continue bringing awareness about holistic health. I hope that Beyond Vitality will permit, and give me more opportunities to travel, and become a speaker at conferences worldwide. How is your business working for you? I'm very satisfied with my business's slow, but steady growth. I enjoy running it, and I'm fortunate to have a lot of help from great family and friends, as well as my partner, who can say it's his business as well. What has worked/has not worked so well with your practice? As of yet, my practice has been from a completely online basis. I am just starting to work in a physical office, and to see local clients in the capital of Trinidad. Up to now, I haven't had any pitfalls. Marketing and putting myself out there by giving seminars, getting involved in groups and organizations, is the best way to attract clients. What are some of your marketing ideas? Some of my marketing ideas include but are not limited to: flyers, brochures, social media, search engine optimizing, workshops, cooking classes, seminars, lunch N learns, TV/radio shows, blogging, YouTube viral videos, article writing, referrals, business cards, etc. What do you find most rewarding about what you have done, or continue to do? The most rewarding aspect about what I do/continue to do is receiving the positive feedback from satisfied clients. There's nothing better than helping somebody feel their very best. Another great aspect is all the wonderful, like-minded people I have had the opportunity to meet. Do you have an accountant and book-keeper, or do you set time aside to do this? We record all our business expenses and claims, and my partner keeps track of them on a spread sheet that we submit to an accountant, simply because there are a lot of complications while working abroad and having a company registered back in Canada. How effective do you find social media? I find social media extremely effective, as a large percentage of my consultations are from an online basis and I have a lot of clients worldwide. Facebook has actually brought me the largest amount of new clients as of yet! How have you been promoting yourself? My three main sources of promotion are my personal website, blog and Facebook. I have been travelling a lot, but now I am in one location long-term, therefore I plan to promote myself mainly with flyers, posters, business cards and by giving workshops. Have you come up against any issues regarding your Ontario certification abroad? As of yet, I have not had any issues regarding my Ontario certification abroad. Canada is a first world, developed country that is very well renowned around the world, and IHN is one of the leading nutrition schools in the field. I am proud to be a graduate! Name some of your unique business features. Some of our unique business features include online consultations, non-client e-mail/Skype support (international), sports nutrition, fitness programs, Zumba classes and our website blog called Holistically Nuts. When designing your business plan, what did you find most useful to know or be aware of? When designing my business plan, I found it useful to research some of the expenses I'd be facing, what type of people I'd be targeting, where I would be working, and knowing that I had support and encouragement on my journey. Finding a niche market and learning how to reach them has been one of my main strategies. Have you had challenges, and rewards? Please state how you managed to get around the challenges. Yes I've had many challenges and rewards, but the many challenges came before the rewards. I just pushed through knowing that all businesses are difficult to start, but in the long run, it becomes easier and the rewards soon follow. Did you refer to your business plan? Was it useful? I referred to my business plan a lot for the starting steps, but as time went on, it has been renewed and improved by new ideas and opportunities that came as a result of hard work. It was definitely useful to write down and record all my goals and progress, but the business plan changed a lot.
What do you feel are some key important elements to running a successful business, practice or career in the Holistic Nutrition field? The first and most important element in running a successful business/practice as a Holistic Nutritionist is the passion for health and always being eager to learn more because every day new studies and health trends come out, which are important for us to keep on tract with. Dedication, organization, communication and stress management are skills that I consider very important. It is not so much of a routine career because there are always different types of opportunities and work that come up. It's full of surprises! How are you effectively running your successful business? I am effectively running my successful business with a lot of hard work, patience, dedication, passion, and of course, much help from my partner. Financially, what has been most profitable? Financially, the first most profitable aspect was having my website launched, which brought in many more clients. Another small expense that came in handy many times was our investment of a good photography camera, to be able to share pictures of my travels, recipe creations and small educational videos; all for the purpose of online marketing, as well as sharing my knowledge with the general public. It is part of building credibility as a nutritionist. Did you have any challenges abroad with business operations that you would like to share? Being abroad must have been one of my biggest challenges and complications when it came to business operations. I first had to register my company in Canada because I am a Canadian citizen. Then I had to meet with an accountant to discuss all international laws, taxes, etc. I also had to obtain a Business Visa to be able to legally operate and travel in Venezuela where I had to deal with a Spanish clientele with a completely different currency. The second part of my travels into Trinidad and Tobago involved getting a Work Permit to be able to legally work in that country, and the list goes on. Although it sounds like a very huge hassle, I would not choose to be in any other place in the world right now. My experience abroad has been amazing! What are your specialties? My specialties include Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome , sports nutrition as well as raw vegan/vegetarian nutrition . What other aspects or training have you taken that have become useful for Beyond Vitality? Some of the useful aspects/training that I have found very useful for Beyond Vitality are the fitness instructor and personal training certifications, watching an endless amount of webinars about online marketing, advertising, blogging, etc, as well as having worked in a health food store for some time, to learn about all the supplements and health foods that are available. Is there any insightful information you can share about the nutrition field, and running a nutrition business that I may have over looked? The sky is the limit when it comes to opportunities in the nutrition field. So be creative and try new things. If anything doesn't work out, just start over from a different side and keep going until it finally does work out. The prize at the finish line is very rewarding! Don't be afraid to put yourself out there. Thank you so much Sara for taking this time to share your journey and experiences. Carrie-Ann And here are Carrie Ann's thoughts about her experience… As I embarked on putting together a list of questions for Sara, I became excited about my own personal answers to this collection of questions. Self reflection and business projection created a stream of delight through all my energy centers. "I can do this…soon!" I thought. This was also the perfect opportunity to reconnect with a former fellow student, whom I have been fondly following through her worldly blogged travels, Facebook messages and web site development. Even though I am a few years older, our history is very similar. We both grew up in small northern towns, were members of competitive sports, both had the desire to learn about improved personal health while searching for vitality, and we are both fitness instructors! I was honored when Sara gladly agreed to be my interviewee. Through Sara's immense spirit and creativity, I am strongly energized and empowered to take on some intimidating marketing strategies looming over me. Public speaking is a necessity for creating and presenting my ideas and knowledge. I will be moving forward to join a toastmasters group, each Wednesday evening, beginning next month; and to develop more confidence in my skills. 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This charming cozy lake front cottage sits on prestigious Lake Ariel in Wayne County located in northeastern Pennsylvania. It has knotty pine interior with a tiled kitchen and a living room with a beautiful stone fireplace looking out over lovely Lake Ariel. The large game room in the basement includes a TV, air hockey, and Foosball. All rooms have center opening windows to let in the fresh country air. There are two large bedrooms, one with a queen and the other with twin beds. The basement game room has a daybed. The bath with Jacuzzi tub is recently renovated. The cottage also has a large covered porch overlooking the lake. The lake is well known in the area for its large old family-owned lake homes. It's not nearly as crowded as other lakes. Property includes a large dock for swimming, fishing, and boating pleasure. Pets allowed. Property includes rowboat, paddle boat, water trampoline, fishing poles, and life jackets for your use.
The beautiful lake at the top of the Poconos sits east of Scranton, Pennsylvania, 12 miles from Hawley (location of Lake Wallenpaupack), and 9 miles from historic Honesdale (home of the Stourbridge Lion, the first steam locomotive and site which inspired Winter Wonderland). The village has several restaurants, markets, churches, fire hall, gas station, and various shops and hosts many quaint events throughout the year such as the renowned chicken bar-b-que and parade. The area abounds in history and antiques, hunting, snow skiing, fishing, golfing, water sports, candle shops, Claws and Paws animal farm, cut glass, Dorflinger Museum and Estate (hosts summer concert series), and many other unique experiences such as a nearby drive-in movie theater, hidden waterfalls, Irving Cliff, Archibald Pothole, McDade Park Mine, train rides, go cart racing, and many more.
Full refrigerator/freezer, small four-burner stove/oven, toaster oven, microwave, coffee maker, washer, dryer, 2 TVs with cable, DVD player, Foosball, air hockey, games, puzzles, books, toys, water trampoline, rowboat, and paddle boat.
Local restaurants, movies, shopping, hunting, fishing, skiing, swimming, airplane rides, train rides, bowling, parks, miniature golf, paintball, concerts, hiking. All winter sports, summer sports, fishing, hunting, shopping, antiquing, historical sites, children's activities, outdoor concerts, and many more, check out last paragraph of property description. Beautiful Wayne County Pennsylvania boasts fabulous scenery and activities all year round, naturally constructed of many peaks and valleys leaving lakes and rivers winding through mountains of beautiful color.
area links: Honesdale offers a leisurely train ride if you're interested, a museum, shopping, and usually entertainment in the park. Ehrhardt's on Lake Wallenpaupack is very good and you look out over the lake. Also, for a thrill, check out the happenings at Cove Haven, the Honeymoon resort (home of the champagne glass jacuzzi). Features driving range, go-carts, mini golf, batting cages, and arcade games in Beach Lake.
Fun and Games Family Fun Center in Honesdale has bumper/tube type cars, arcade/ticket games.
Camelback ski area has a water park open in summer.
Mohecan casino is nearby in Scranton.
Purchased the cottage with a high school classmate and long-time friend and her husband. Although we grew up in nearby Honesdale, I live in Maryland and Martha and Steve live at the Jersey shore.
Kathleen Milenkowic purchased this cottage in 2005
We looked at several lakefront cottages but Lake Ariel has always held the perception of a prestigious summer playground. Although it may or may not still be true, we recalled this from our childhoods, and fell in love with the lake.
A few comments from a repeating happy customer:
1) We had another nice visit. Actually got to get out on the lake this time as we did have some moments in between the rain. It was a sad visit though as our 14 1/2 year old dog has bladder cancer, and we learned from our Vet on Tuesday her blood results now show she's in severe Kidney failure. We don't expect her to make it another week. So, it was difficult knowing that was the last time she'll get to be at the cottage with us. She loved it there and always seemed to feel at home. Thanks again for allowing us to always bring her with us.
2) We had another nice and relaxing stay. Used the fireplace a lot this time around. Our older dog (14 yrs old) loved laying by the fire.
3) We had a nice time while we were there. It was great fireplace weather.
What a great vacation we had in this charming lakefront cottage. The scenery was beautiful, the water crystal clear, and the fishing was fantastic! Catches included muskie, perch, bass, blugill, and catfish. Oh, and a 14" Crappie (that's a big one)!!
The cottage was conveniently located to restaurants, groceries, and even an eye doctor I needed to see while there. We also found plenty of antique shops to keep us busy in the area.
But what we really enjoyed was no phone and no internet, and we never watched the television. What a way to "get away"! The cottage is amply furnished with videos, games, magazines, and books for your pleasure. We highly recommend this cottage for a relaxing vacation.
Very cozy house! We felt right at home! We are a family of 4 (couple + 2 kids). Perfectly for our size. Enough room to accomodate all of us, and give us some space whenever we wanted a little more private time for self. I would think 5 or 6 people would still be OK, since there is space, but kinda loses a bit of comfort (cramped). For us it was perfect! The extra toys, TV and the little hot tub were great for the kids who loved it! Specially for a time of so much snow! The backyard is very extensive and kids also loved playing outside, even more when the lake froze up after the low temperatures we had! They were amazed walking on it on the edges of it! All in all, we definitely recommend it and would rent it again! The owner is the best to deal with! The only thing my wife noticed the covers/blankets stored in the game room closet needed a little extra wash for they smelled a little "closet old" and the covers for the bed upstairs same thing. No way this would affect the 5 stars because we loved it and the house was really in good shape and VERY clean!
My family rented this lovely lakeside cottage at the last minute and we couldn't have been happier. We were looking for a relaxing getaway and also a place that would allow my son to bring his dog. This cottage was just the place for us. We are a family of 5 and found the accommodations to be perfect for our needs. Kathleen, the owner, couldn't have been more responsive to our very last minute request and she send us all of the information that we needed to enjoy our time at her cottage. The property was well maintained and very clean. We enjoyed sitting on the dock by the lake, relaxing on the hammock in the large yard and playing cards on the deck overlooking the lake. I would recommend this place and hope to return in the future.
The home is exactly as advertised. It is charming and the location is breath taking. We are very limited on vacation choices as we need to bring our dog with us wherever we go and this turned out to be the perfect choice. the home is well stocked with dishes, flatware, pots and pans. Our only problem was we didn't book a long enough stay, we were sad to leave and will be booking a longer stay very soon. We have rented other homes in the past, so far this has been the best by far for the price. We really didn't venture out in the area as we were very happy just enjoying the home. Made a fire down by the lake every night and just enjoyed the peacefulness. I hope this will be the first of many more stays in this home!
Melissa & Dimitri
We've stayed at this cottage 4 or 5 times now in the past year, with the last time being in July. We love this place as it's not far from home, reasonably priced, cozy, quiet, clean and our dog is allowed. If you're looking for a city atmostphere, this is not the place for you. It's nice to get away for a few days and just enjoy the peacefulness of being in this country setting. There's plenty of room for our dog to safely play as they have a zip line in the back so she can stay securely leashed, but still have space to exercise. And the owner has always been very accomodating with getting us in last minute.
We paid for 7 nights. We left after 2 nights. WHY?
Because the back lawn was covered with duck dung that our puppy ate and threw up, Lake Ariel was very dirty due to loads of water lilies, our bed had a 3" high, very uncomfortable foam mattress laid on top of a box spring, on a bed advertised as QUEEN-size. NO WAY.
NO dining table, only a narrow ledge between the living room and kitchen with high uncomfortable stools. If we ate our meals at the picnic table on the advertised "COVERED" but UNSCREENED porch, we would have become a meal for the mosquitoes. BEFORE renting, we told the Owner that we were renting her cottage so that our puppy could safely romp around her property and swim in beautiful Lake Ariel. She assured us that she had easy lake access and a dog-friendly property. This was NOT true. The shoreline was full of rocks, making it difficult for our puppy (or any human for that matter) to enter the lake. BUT, this was a blessing because once we got a good look at the dirty water, we wouldn't even let our puppy swim in it. By the way, speeding vehicles constantly raced down East Shore Drive which is at the front of the property, and this caused us to keep our puppy on a leash at all times. NO more romping.
We were amazed that all 14 of the previously posted reviews never mentioned any of the above issues. The Owner later admitted to us that she was aware of the duck dung, water lily and dirty water problems; however, she said that PA law prohibits removing the water lilies, and, that she could NOT stop the ducks from pooping all over the lawn! WOW, couldn't her housekeeper clean up the crap every week? An Owner should NOT advertise a property using glorified descriptions that are basically exaggerated if not misleading or untrue. Granted, the Owner sent us a paltry $200 refund for the 5 unused days and nights, stating that we were lucky to get it! In the future, before we rent any property that is advertised online, we will be extremely wary when we read 100% positive, ginger-peachy posted reviews!
Located at the top of the Poconos on Lake Ariel. Many local artists and activities including Dorflinger Estate with summer music festivals, chicken barbeque's, country fairs, and sidewalk sales. Near historic Honesdale, Hawley, Lake Wallenpaupack and Tannersville shopping Outlets.
Other Activities: Lake activities although only owners are allowed to have boats on the lake. We have a rowboat and paddleboat. Fishing is great. Area has hiking, bowling, paint ball, petting zoo, golf, and more. Honesdale is about a 20 minute ride north on 191 and usually has some special activities for the weekend. It's a quaint town with great stores and restaurants. Hamlin has Schaeffer's hardware which is just a really neat hardware store complete with gifts, kitchen items, dollar store items, lawn, garden, clothing, boots, in addition to typical name brand hardware store items. Hunter's Gallery is on one side of it and a driving range on the other!
Golf: Scranton Municipal Golf Course is a public course about a 15 minute drive from the cottage. Red Maples is close and a real country course. The views are fabulous. Honesdale has a course, one made famous by Art Wall and his record holes in one, but it's a private course. They may have specials when you're in the area so you may get to play. There is a driving range close by near Schaefer's hardware store in Hamlin.
Ski: Skiing is a must for most in the area. South of Scranton on I-81is Montage Mountain which has a great snowboard run and a wonderful lodge. North of Scranton on I-81 is Elk Mountain with great black diamond runs and many trails. Near Stroudsburg is Camelback Mountain with many winter activities in addition to skiing. It's also near the Tannersville Outlets is some would rather shop than ski. There are also two smaller but fun resorts: Tanglwood and Big Bear. The latter is near Woodloch which is also home to a high end spa.
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There is a $100 pet fee per pet per week/ $50 per pet per weekend.
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(T)o anyone who wishes to be informed on our current knowledge about fossils and their interpretation, and for anyone who is still not so sure whom to believe, this book will straighten things out and will be an unforgettable reading experience.
Prothero, a geologist at Occidental College (After the Dinosaurs), explains how rich the fossil record has become. His goal is two-fold. First, he wants to demonstrate the wide variety of transitional forms that have been found, many within the past 20 years. Second, he aims to discredit the creationist movement. "I have tried to document how they routinely distort or deny the evidence, quote out of context, and do many other dishonest and unethical things-all in the name of pushing their crusade." He accomplishes both of his goals (though he can be repetitious regarding the creationists), and his descriptions of recent research, much of it his own, are compelling. Prothero explains that the Cambrian explosion of life forms was anything but an explosion, and presents the impressive transitional fossils between reptiles and birds, along with striking evidence for mammalian evolution, including the relationship among hominid groups. With good science and some specific rebuttals to creationist arguments, this book demonstrates the importance of paleontology to the study of evolution. 208 illus. (Nov.)Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information
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This book really shows how evolution is derived from the fossil record. Its a great book, amazingly comprehensive and convincing. I lent it to someone who believed that evolution and creationism should get equal time in the classroom, and he totally changed his mind, and now understands why creationism has no place in a Science classroom. My only complaint with the book is that the author spends a little too much time refuting creationism, and this tends to get a bit trying after a while. But no part of the science of evolution as it relates to the fossil record is left out, and as an interested layman, found it explained clearly and completely.
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Donald Prothero wrote this book to present the evidence for evolution and to expose the falsehoods put out by the creationists and advocates of intelligent design (ID), and he does it admirably. He shows that, contrary to the claims of the creationists and IDers, there are numerous transitional fossils and that the stratigraphic record of past life forms follows an evolutionary pattern. One notable example he presents concerns the Cambrian ¿Explosion,¿ which was not really an explosion. He shows that there were predecessors to the Cambrian life forms in the pre-Cambrian and that the statements about the Cambrian made by the creationists grossly misrepresent the facts. He also provides specific examples of the transition of certain body structures over time in the evolutionary development of various animals. His comments about creationists and IDers are at times quite harsh, but understandable in light of the misrepresentations and outright lies that real scientists have to repeatedly deal with from the advocates of creationism and ID. Prothero presents an enormous amount of material and his book is well worth the price.
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