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EconSouth (Third Quarter 2003)
Research Notes and News highlights recently published research as well as other news from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. For complete text of summarized articles and publications, see the Publications section of the Atlanta Feds World Wide Web site.
Finding the best employers for women
Popular magazines such as Fortune and Working Mother often attempt to identify the best employers for women. Government agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance, also provide awards to employers that excel in their diversity efforts. Employers usually welcome these forms of recognition, and job seekers and employees rely on these reports and awards to choose employers.
Authors Mary E. Graham and Julie Hotchkiss find, however, that some commonly used measures of best employers in particular best employers for women appear flawed. Most ranking criteria heavily consider only employer efforts in the EEO area. The EEO Index proposed in this working paper considers actual employment outcomes such as the pay, hiring, job placement, promotion and retention of women employees.
The index comprises multiple measures of employers human resource management outcomes and is designed to reflect employers systemic EEO efforts. The index is applied to industry data from the Current Population Survey (from the Bureau of Labor Statistics), and the tenets of total quality management theory are used to interpret the results. Graham and Hotchkiss find that the mining/construction industry provides a relatively inhospitable climate for women in the form, primarily, of a high degree of gender-related occupational segregation. The financial industry demonstrated the overall greatest gains for women during the 1990s.
Working Paper 2003-11
July 2003
Comparing economic forecasts
If economic forecasts are to be used for decision making, then being able to evaluate their accuracy is essential. Assessing accuracy using single variables from a forecast is acceptable as a first pass, but this approach has inherent problems. An article by Andy Bauer, Robert A. Eisenbeis, Daniel F. Waggoner and Tao Zha addresses some of these problems by evaluating and comparing the general accuracy of a set of multivariate forecasts over time.
Using the methodology developed in an earlier article, the authors compare the economic forecasts in the Blue Chip Economic Indicators Survey. The survey, published monthly since 1977, contains forecasts of many macroeconomic variables over a relatively long time span. The forecasters are a mix of economists from major investment banks, corporations, consulting firms and academic institutions, many of whom have participated in the survey for several years. The survey thus provides a useful set of forecasts to explore the methodologies and to investigate several aspects of forecast performance over time.
The methodology assigns each forecast a composite score based on the standard theory of probability and statistics. This single number is easy to interpret and can be used to compare forecasts even if the number of variables being forecast, or their definitions, changes over time.
The analysis shows that the Blue Chip Consensus Forecast, which is the average of the individual forecasts, performs better than any individual forecaster although several forecasters performed almost as well as the consensus.
Economic Review
Second Quarter 2003
Are TIPS really tax disadvantaged?
In 1997 the U.S. Treasury introduced TIPS inflation-protected (or indexed) securities with much promotional fanfare. Despite the Treasurys educational and promotional efforts aimed at TIPS, and TIPS well-established benefit as an inflation hedge, many finance professionals question the appeal of TIPS to a wide audience. Some advisers, in fact, recommend holding TIPS only in tax-deferred accounts.
One reason to question whether there is a broad demand for TIPS is the somewhat unique tax treatment placed on them. Taxes must be paid annually on any accrued increase in principal caused by inflation, even when this gain is unrealized. Because of this treatment, several leading authorities in the field characterize TIPS as tax disadvantaged.
Authors Scott E. Hein and Jeffrey M. Mercer reconsider this notion. The analysis suggests that TIPS are no more tax disadvantaged than conventional Treasury debt. The authors argue that the annual taxation of the accretion of pr incipal is necessary to make the overall taxation of TIPS comparable to conventional Treasury securities in an inflationary environment.
Hein and Mercer also show empirically that, consistent with their argument, a sizable proportion of outstanding TIPS have higher expected after-tax yields than their conventional Treasury counterparts.
An important implication of the study is that, contrary to common belief and guidance, TIPS should appeal to a larger audience than tax-exempt investors only.
Working Paper 2003-9
July 2003
Examining the H-1B visa program and its effects
Employment in the information technology (IT) field rose rapidly during the late 1990s. Many IT employees are foreign born and are working in the United States with H-1B visas temporary nonimmigrant visas issued for terms of up to six years. Critics of the H-1B program contend that it reduces job opportunities and wages for native workers. The programs supporters argue that H-1B workers who typically have at least a bachelors degree in a specialty such as computer programming help address a shortage of skilled native workers and fill positions that would otherwise go vacant.
An article by Madeline Zavodny examines whether the H-1B visa program negatively affects IT workers wages. The author uses data on labor condition applications (LCAs) filed with the U.S. Department of Labor to investigate whether the number of H-1B workers in an area, relative to the total number of IT workers in that area, is negatively associated with the level of and change in average IT wages and the unemployment rate among IT workers in that area.
The results provide little support for claims that the program has a negative impact on wages. However, some results do suggest a positive relationship between the number of LCA applications and the unemployment rate a year later. The failure to find an adverse wage effect does not necessarily indicate that H-1B workers do not depress wages but perhaps signals that any effect is difficult to find, as previous studies concluded.
Economic Review
Third Quarter 2003

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Today driving into work (in the rain) my 2002's CEL came on. The vehicle still seemed to be running fine. A few hours after I got to work I came out and checked it again, the light was still present. I checked the gas cap and have been looking through the manual when I can.
I'm wondering if this is somehow connected to the rain? How do I go about getting the CEL code checked to find out what the issue is? (preferably a non dealership solution)
Thanks in advance for any advice/ideas.


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HistoryWiz: Industrializationhttp://www.historywiz.com/industrialization.htm
This website includes links to sites with resources on the history of industrialization. It also offers a wide variety of pictures from the era that could be used in the classroom.
Illinois Labor History Societyhttp://www.illinoislaborhistory.org/education/curriculum.html
This website proves a curriculum guide for United States labor history. It is created by James D. Brown of the Illinois History Society.
Kheel Center: Catherwood Library, Industrial Labor and Relationshttp://ilr.cornell.edu/library/kheel
The Kheel Center is a repository of primary sources in the history of industrial and labor relations and maintains a topical guide in the following areas: African American Labor, Radicals and Reactionaries, Agriculture Labor, Women and Work. Over twenty-seven million manuscript letters and documents are currently available in the Kheel Center. Online resources include a collection of labor photos and an online exhibit about the 1911 Triangle Factory Fire with primary sources and other useful resources for the classroom.
Labor History Linkshttp://www.niu.edu/~rfeurer/labor/indexpage.html
This site is "the most comprehensive bibliography of information, documents and links of U.S. labor history sites on the internet." Labor historian Rosemary Feurer developed the site for the Labor and Working Class History Association. It includes bibliographies, biographies of major labor leaders, teaching resources, and links to sites with primary sources.
Like a Family: The Making of a Southern Cotton Mill Worldhttp://www.ibiblio.org/sohp/laf/
This website explores the history of labor in the south by focusing on one cotton mill through oral history. This site was created by Dr. James Leloudis and Dr. Kathryn Walbert as a part of the American Historical Association's program Teaching and Learning in the Digital Age, funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Southern Labor Studies Associationhttp://southernlaborstudies.org/resources/
The Southern Labor Studies Association provides resources for teachers by linking to pages with lesson plans or other materials useful for the classroom.
The Haymarket Affairhttp://www.chicagohistory.org/dramas/
The Chicago History Society created this interpretive exhibit to tell the history of the Haymarket Affair, a key moment in Chicago's and the nation's labor history. For a different website that features primary sources from this event, see our Primary Sources section.
The Industrial Revolution at About.comhttp://inventors.about.com/od/indrevolution/
This site offers many links to Industrial Revolution inventors and inventions. It offers many tools including timelines, resources, and it contains a great deal of content.
The Lemelson Centerhttp://invention.smithsonian.org/home/
This Smithsonian site offers a wide variety of resources on invention and innovation throughout history. It provides educational materials, video and audio clips, articles, and archives of inventions. It is a good source of primary documents and has related website links related to the Industrial Revolution.
What Did Labor Want? Organizing the Working Class, 1850-1924http://www.history.umd.edu/Gompers/labor index.htm
This University of Maryland website provides photographs, timelines, and a basic introduction to labor politics. In addition, it offers primary sources, newspaper coverage, and oral histories from the labor movement, including documents related to black trade unions and their leaders.
U.S. History
- General U.S. History
- Colonial America
- Civil War Era
- Western Expansion
- Industrialization
- The Progressive Era
- World War II
- Korean War
- Civil Rights
World History
- General World History
- World War I
- World War II
- Non-Western
- Ancient Civilizations
- Europe
- Women in World History


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Sessions with Susi
The lovely Susi Mai is on top of her game and all over the world this year. From one exotic beach to another with pyramids and mountain adventures only a first class flight away, her webisodes Sessions with Susi keep those of us tied to our desks and flying coach living vicariously. In this episode she and Dre Hit Kiteival and drop in on Cabrinha distributor Nico Kux and his boys Daniel and David in Mauritius. Up next...Hidden treasures in the legendary lands of sheep & Guinness...
Not Afraid
Jesse Richman the 2 time KPWT World Champ has turned in his gloves. "This year I decided to leave the contest scene. I had a great few years traveling around and competing and overall it was a really fun experience. I am stoked to have the titles. But I am done with the world tour for now... I feel like it's just too much of the same. We need to get some excitement back into it. Contest are about pushing the riders and the sport... and having fun. And I do plan on being part of the comps that are doing that. There is a movement and we all need to get behind it."
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Big Air on the Side
Cabrinha is hosting a beach party this weekend! If you're on island you are invited! Stop by lower Kanaha for a BBQ and kite with Pete, Jesse, Cam, & Jason. The festivities will start at 11:00 AM Saturday Oct 23 with all of the 2011 Cabrinha gear ready to demo. We'll fire up the grill around noon, and cruise at the beach until we're beat. We'll see you there!
Following Cam
Total randomness is the latest addition to Cam's youtube site
Follow Cam
.. really it's random... We know he's been traveling the globe with a stop in Peru where he met up with photographer
Brian Elkus
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Jason Slezak
Julien Fillion
Josh Mulcoy
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Samana Chakra
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2016-2017 Argentina | Bolivia | Brazil | Chile | Colombia | Ecuador | Paraguay | Peru | Travel Projects knows Latin America inside out and offers a wide range of multi-country discovery tours, small group tours and flexible, tailor-made journeys to suit your personal requirements. For wildlife enthusiasts, there are competitive Galapagos, Antarctica and Amazon River Cruises. Whatever your budget, Travel Projects can create your perfect holiday. A team of well-travelled experts will help you get the best out of your trip.
2017-2018 November to April is the perfect time of year to experience Europes famous cities, Christmas markets & the wonders of the Eastern Mediterranean. The climate is often mild, the cities less crowded, and you can enjoy savings of up to 24% on summer prices. There's no better way to enjoy this experience than on an Insight Vacations premium escorted journey. Youll be spoilt for choice with spectacular itineraries including Morocco, Greece & Egypt. EarlyBird Deals!
Smiling, happy people, sandy beaches, mountains, volcanoes, aquamarine waters
the Philippines is made up of over 7,000 intricately-linked islands. Unique Spanish-Filipino colonial architecture, fusion cuisine, caves, coral gardens, sprawling cities, jungles, bug-eyed tarsiers, volcanoes and rice fields
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2017-2018 Experience the astonishing beauty of Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Burma & China with Travelmarvels boutique river cruising holidays aboard the RV La Marguerite on the Mekong River. Travelmarvels premium touring experiences deliver exceptional value for money and tours provide the perfect balance of inclusions and leisure time. Enjoy the freedom and flexibility to explore Asia at your own pace.
2017-2018 Premium Escorted Journeys by Road, Rail and Cruise Insight Vacations' exciting range of itineraries showcases the very best of America - from California in the West, to New York in the East, New Orleans in the South & the Rockies in the North. Exploring with Insight means you travel in comfort & style, and stay in signature hotels in the best locations. Live your very own North American dream. Leisurely-paced itineraries ensure you will enjoy maximum freedom and flexibility. Early Booking Discounts
Greece & Mediterranean Travel Centre
2017-18 Israel is a country of colourful contrasts, from modern, bustling Tel Aviv to one of the earth's oldest inhabited cities, Jerusalem. Add exciting extensions to nearby Egypt and Jordan, and you can create the holiday of a lifetime with the Greece and Mediterranean Travel Centre, whether you are visiting for a religious pilgrimage, interested in historical sites or just floating in the therapeutic waters of the Dead Sea. Benefit from the outstanding local knowledge and experience in the region for the holiday of a lifetime.
Departs 26 December | Returns 13 Jan 2018 This is an all-inclusive upmarket personalised tour for travellers wanting seamless trouble free tour with unparalleled inclusions and everything organised with a smile! Eva will be with you 24/7, speaks the local languages and knows the places inside out. Enjoy Premium tickets to Opera, Concert, Theatre, Private Cruise in Prague and Budapest, New Years Eve in the comfort of your elegant hotel and an authentic European spa treatment.
This collection of colourful, exotic tours reflects the warmth, attention to detail and personalised service of India Unbound. Options to suit your interests, budget and timeframe fixed departure tours, small group trips and tailor-made holidays. With a head office in Australia and a network in India, you will enjoy an unbroken chain of expertise and dependable service. Destinations include Rajasthan, Kerala, North and South India, Gujarat, Goa, the Himalayas, the Golden Triangle, tigers, jungles, temples, the Taj Mahal and more
What could be better than exploring Africa with all the passion, experience and knowledge that Cuan McLaren has? Now married and living in Australia, Cuan draws from his exciting childhood holidays in the African bush and a career as a safari guide to provide Australian travellers with adventurous, well-planned tailor-made, small group and independent safaris in Tanzania, Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Uganda, Zimbabwe, South Africa and more. As a family run business, you can be sure of personal service and a safari tailored to suit your dreams.
These small-group (4-16), fully-escorted tours are designed for, but not exclusive to, travellers in the 45-65 age group mature travellers who are adventurous and young at heart. Experience life at its most exuberant in this pulsating, vital continent. Travel in comfort at a leisurely pace and enjoy genuine flexibility. Stay in historic hotels and lodges, participate in community projects, enjoy unique experiences
you'll see the best of Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Antarctica, Mexico & Cuba.
Greece & Mediterranean Travel Centre
2017-2018 Whether you want to marvel at the Pyramids of Giza or relax as you journey along the mighty Nile, camp out Bedouin-style in Jordan or soak away your worries on the Dead Sea, this region has something for everyone and The Greece & Mediterranean Travel Centres experience and knowledge of the region will exceed expectations to create the holiday of a lifetime. Mesmerising culture, ancient history, colourful bazaars and mouth-watering food.
If nothing but the best is good enough for you, this is your way to experience the best of South & Central America. Personally handpicked by Chimu's directors, these high quality accommodation and unique experiences create a collection of amazing opportunities for you. With the sky as the limit, transport is not restricted to land! You can gain the perfect perspective of Patagonia from above in a 407 Bell Helicopter and explore southern Chile on board a deluxe expedition cruise ship. Travel your way; travel in style, take these ideas and make them yours.
Experience the Northern Lights in different ways in Scandinavia, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Russia and the High Arctic. These unique travel experiences include self-drive journeys, small-group tours, tailor-made itineraries & cruises to the Nordic & Arctic regions. Run by Scandinavians living in Melbourne, 50 Degrees North specialises exclusively on the Northern region offering you life changing holidays and boutique experiences including the Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Voyage and Christmas in Finland.
2017-2018 30 years
thats how long Helen Wongs Tours has been taking Australians to Asia. And amongst the favourites is Vietnam, where you capture the essence of a region blessed with diverse culture and scenic delights. The new program not only focuses on group tours. It also covers independent Private Journey to Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar . Meet the local people or enjoy a culinary experience all with that personal touch and professionalism that ensures genuine value for money.
Baltic Holidays specialise in private tours, bespoke holidays and small group tours to the Baltic States, Eastern Europe, Russia & Scandinavia. An expert team combines the best of local knowledge & experience with excellent customer service to tailor a holiday to match your interests and preferences. Private tours are perfectly balanced itineraries with all the planning taken care of so you can relax, giving you freedom and flexibility with the support and friendly welcome of local guides & drivers.
One Ocean Expeditions is a leading polar travel company offering the largest range of itineraries in Antarctica, the Falkland Islands and South Georgia. One Ocean Expeditions operates two expedition ships both modern, spacious, comfortable and stable carrying fewer than 100 guests and providing a true, small ship experience. 'Classic' voyages depart Ushuaia (Argentina) and cross the Drake Passage to Antarctica. New 'Fly-in/Cruise' voyages depart from Punta Arenas in Chile and fly to Antarctica in just two hours.
2017 Truly an incredible destination, India is a land of diversity and colour, with a showcase of architectural icons from the stone ruins of kingdoms past to the striking edifices of recent times. Swagman Tours India brochure comprises a dozen or so itineraries for guided independent travel. Take 6 days to see the essential highlights. Practise yoga, attend cooking classes, or lose yourself in a colourful street bazaar
India provides a wealth of opportunities and experiences for the curious and budget-conscious traveller.
A New Zealand holiday arranged by award-winning New Zealand agency, First Light Travel you couldnt ask for more. These itineraries are just a selection of a stunning range of self-drive or privately escorted options that can be tailored just for you. Highlights might include the Bay of Islands, Waitomo Caves, Rotorua, Mount Cook, Lord of the Rings territory or Franz Josef Glacier. Whether youre a thrill-seeker or a culture vulture, just submit an enquiry and let First Light Travel design your perfect holiday.
A gület cruise is a very special way to discover Turkeys sights and secrets. Fairy Chimneys Travel wants your voyage to be filled with spectacular coastal vistas, out-of-the-way inlets, deserted beaches and abundant wildlife. From the moment of first contact, youll experience exemplary service, infinite choices and all the thoughtful extras that make holidays unforgettable. We see ourselves as homeland ambassadors and your first sample of the wonderful travel experience that is Turkey.
Discover the best of New Zealand with a personalised itinerary designed by the local experts. The team at Experience New Zealand Travel has been carefully matchmaking travelers with wonderful New Zealand experiences for more than 12 years, with a passion to make your entire journey a once-in-a-lifetime experience. With firsthand knowledge, they can recommend authentic and unique experiences for your self-drive, honeymoon, family or adventure holiday.
11 Feb-12 Mar 2018 Fully escorted cruise This will be a wonderful experience cruising on the MS Veendam with three outstanding highlights - The Amazon River, Rio Carnival and cruising the Caribbean. The cruise is escorted and includes sightseeing tours in most ports of call and special events for tour members. Grandly proportioned and recently enhanced, MS Veendams graceful combination of classic cruise ship features and state-of-the- art amenities make the voyage an experience to be savoured.
Greece & Mediterranean Travel Centre
2017 Australia's boutique specialist for the Greece & Mediterranean region promises outstanding personalised service to tailor your dream holiday to match your budget and interests. Halina Kubica and her team of experts ensures a delightful experience from start to finish. This comprehensive range has it all hand-picked hotels, Greek island hopping, escorted tours, car hire, cruises
Intimate destination knowledge helps you make the right choices so you can relax and enjoy this enchanting region in your own perfect way.
Plan your North or South Island holiday with the help of New Zealand Tourism's detailed map showing transport options, historic and sightseeing places of interest, themed highways and scenic routes. New Zealand's themed highways will lead you through some of the most famous landscapes, with great attractions along the way. New Zealand is a favourite self-drive destination, thanks to the compactness of the country and excellent touring routes that offer awe-inspiring scenice highlights, attractions and must-do activities along the way.
2017-2018 This enchanting 12-day tour includes an 8-day royal-like rail journey on board the luxurious Deccan Odyssey train. Meander through ancient India's fascinating vistas, from its premier metropolis Mumbai to its capital city Delhi. Traverse ancient kingdoms and historic traditional sites with views of Vadodaras beautiful monuments and Udaipurs lakes and palaces. Visit the glorious Taj Mahal at Agra, attempt tiger-spotting at Ranthambore and explore the effervescent city of Jaipur. A railroad journey like none other, in a land like no other.
2017 A journey with Avalon Waterways along the legendary rivers of Asia is an unforgettable fusion of distinctive sights, colorful cultures, and ancient traditions. Avalon focuses on intimate experiences with exceptional personalised service on new Suite Ships in Southeast Asia and Small-Group Discoveries in China. An expert Cruise Director and carefully selected Certified Local Guides accompany you throughout your adventure, ensuring no detail is overlooked.
2017-2018 For almost 50 years, Kirra has been creating memorable coach touring holidays in spectacular New Zealand, a wonderful world-in-one against a backdrop of the earth's most breathtaking scenery. Kirra arranges it all from start to finish, North to South and everything in between, to ensure a hassle-free, enjoyable holiday. The value, comfort and convenience cannot be beaten and, with a large selection of tours tailored to budgets, durations and destinations, you'll experience the best of New Zealand. EarlyBird savings!
2017 Discover the rich tapestry of the new Europe, a relatively undiscovered region with fascinating cultures and beautiful scenery. Beyond Travel brings you the widest selection of hotels and sightseeing tours at competitive prices, escorted tours, independent city stays, special small-group journeys and tailor-made tours for those who want to do their own thing. Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Germany, Austria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania & Slovakia. Discover more with the boutique travel expert that goes beyond delivering unforgettable holidays.
Eastern Europe Travel & Russian Travel Centre
2017 The Russian Travel Centre has been delighting travellers with exotic new experiences in Russia and Eastern Europe for 30 years. This knowledgeable company offers the most comprehensive travel options for Russia, Belarus, the Baltics, Uzbekistan, Georgia, Mongolia and Scandinavia. You'll find everything for the independent traveller - hotels, sightseeing, Volga river cruises and Trans-Siberian rail journeys, plus semi-independent and fully-escorted fixed departure tours by rail or coach.
Specialising in customised premium holidays for individuals, couples, families and small groups, with an emphasis on individualised service, Trinetra will bring a personal warmth to your experience you can feel secure in the knowledge that this professional, caring team has the depth of knowledge to deliver the India holiday you desire. Trinetra's creative itineraries reveal the unusual, the little known, the extraordinary - and bring them to life. Trinetra offers escorted tours as well as tailor-made trips, so you can choose exactly how much guidance and support you want.
24 Sept-19 Oct 2017 The Magical Alaska and Mysteries of the Orient Tour, escorted by a Travelrite International tour manager, will be a fantastic opportunity to cruise on the fabulous MS Volendam and see the highlights of Ketchikan, Juneau, Glacier Bay National Park, Dutch Harbor, Alaska; Kushiro, Hakodate, Kyoto and Tokyo, Japan. The cruise includes sightseeing tours in most of the ports of call. It will also include some special events for the group cruising on the MS Volendam.
Travel Lanka Journeys is the tour operator to use for Sri Lanka as it exclusively deals with Sri Lanka only. Travel Lanka Journeys is proudly associated with Travel Lanka Magazine, the ultimate comprehensive source of must-know Sri Lanka travel info, now in its 22nd year and available to travellers every month. Plan your trip with instant access to the latest news and information about this beautiful island - anything you need to know to make your Sri Lankan journey the most memorable ever is right here, at your fingertips.
Eclipse Travel is an Australian-owned company that specialises in tailor-made travel to incredible, unique and sometimes remote destinations such as Antarctica, the Arctic, and South and Central America. Because of the time the Eclipse team has spent abroad, Eclipse knows exactly what the modern traveller wants from a destination specialist and offers an honest and informed approach to planning your holiday. Eclipse Travel is the Polar & Latin America Specialist. Let Eclipse plan your next adventure!
2017 Uncover the secrets and pleasures of Russia, Ukraine, Finland, Georgia, Belarus, China, Mongolia & Central Asia. Beyond Travel brings you the widest selection of hotels, city stays, small-group journeys, tailor-made and escorted tours, river cruises and legendary rail journeys. Beyond Travel's specialist team has over 19 years' experience and valuable first-hand knowledge, personally evaluating the hotels and local operators on an ongoing basis. Discover more with the boutique travel expert that goes beyond delivering unforgettable holidays.
April 2017-March 2018 Family owned and operated Sacred Earth's small group 4WD safaris explore remote locations including Kakadu, the Top End, WA's West Coast, the Kimberley, Pilbara, Flinders Ranges, Outback South Australia, Kangaroo Island and the Nullarbor. Experience Aboriginal culture, ancient landscapes, spectacular gorges and amazing flora and fauna. These journeys provide maximum comfort and a more personal experience, catering for all interests and ages ideal for families and special interest groups.
2017 Peru | Bolivia | Chile | Patagonia | Argentina | Brazil | Ecuador | Galapagos | Colombia Forward Travel serves up tineraries to suit all appetites, from quick bites through to multi-country banquets, and will happily tailor a trip to suit your taste and budget. Seasoned travellers David Smyth and Rose Toohey have combined their knowledge and experience to help you travel better. Hotels are hand-picked to deliver the best value. With the support of expert guides and local operators, Forward Travel's 'chefs' will ensure your South America journey is one to be savoured.
2017 APT's small group eco-certified 4WD Wilderness Adventures, Kimberley Cruises & Air Safaris bring comfort and style to experiencing the beauty of this remote World Heritage region. Expert local knowledge and a dedicated team make APT the Kimberley specialists. Strong relationships with traditional landowners gives you exclusive permission to stay in wilderness lodges and experience extraordinary touring with local guides.
This vibrant modern nation treats visitors to gracious hospitality, amazing hotels and surprising value. And Fairy Chimneys Travel wants you to rave about visiting Turkey. So Fairy Chimneys goes out of its way to make everything about your holiday a pleasure. From the moment you first get in touch. Fairy Chimneys Travel is really just your first taste of the warm, welcoming travel experience that is Turkey. Better still, every one of the exciting tours in this brochure is Guaranteed Departure travel. You can rely on Fair Chimneys Travel.
04-22 October 2017 This 18 Day escorted tour to the beautiful, remote kingdom of Bhutan begins in one of India's most historic cities, Kolkata, followed by a trip up to Darjeeling for tea and trains. Limited numbers of travellers each year can enjoy this magical country and its hospitable people who live by the mantra of Gross National Happiness. Opulent Journeys offers innovative itineraries that promise unique experiences, quality accommodation and enriching, inclusive sightseeing at great value.
Greece & Mediterranean Travel Centre
2017 Spain, the home of the matador, birthplace of the amazing architect Gaudi, and one of the most visited countries in Europe. This is a country that can truly be said to cater to your every need, from history to architecture, castles to beaches and gourmet meals to light tapas. Australia's boutique specialist for the Mediterranean region promises outstanding personalised service to tailor your dream holiday to match your budget and interests.
5-23 October 2017 Travelrite International invites you to join them aboard Celebrity Constellation for the Gourmet Western Mediterranean Cruise. Fully escorted with Lyndey Milan and visiting Barcelona, Alicante, Seville, Gibraltar, Montpellier, Aix-en-Provence, Florence, Ajaccio and Rome, the Gourmet Western Mediterranean Cruise will be a wonderful experience and includes sightseeing tours in most of the ports of call and special events for tour members.
2017 | Dalmatian Coast | Greece | Adriatic Coast | Spain | Portugal | Iceland | Cuba | Costa Rica | Panama | Galapagos | Seychelles | Introducing Peregrines newest way to discover the secrets of a destination on a premium small ship adventure cruise. This is an exciting, immersive and alternative way to see some of the worlds most beautiful beaches, coasts and islands. Peregrine's itineraries allow you to enjoy ample leisure time in each port, and you are encouraged to get off and explore all with the ease of only having to unpack once.
With over 40 years' experience, Sunsail delivers great value sailing holidays, with dedicated, professional staff and a cutting-edge fleet in stunning sailing grounds in 25 destinations worldwide. Sunsail caters for sailors at every level; from complete beginner to expert, offering bareboat (free sailing) or skippered yacht charters, Flotilla (group) sailing holidays, Sailing Schools and events. Destinations include the Mediterranean, Caribbean, The UK, North America, Thailand, the Seychelles and the South Pacific.
2017-2018 Offering journeys beyond into the wide expanse of the Australian Outback with The Ghan (Adelaide-Darwin or vice versa), Indian Pacific (Sydney-Perth or vice versa) and The Overland (Adelaide-Melbourne or vice versa). Take an expedition like no other aboard The Ghan and Indian Pacific trains, where spectacular destinations are yours to discover while you indulge in our all-inclusive experiences and personalised hospitality. Experience the very best Australia has to offer in a level of comfort only rail travel can provide.
Custom travel is the connoisseurs travel choice. Fairy Chimneys Travel wants you to have the trip of a lifetime. One that immerses you in the rich and authentic texture of this intriguing destination. A custom tour itinerary can take in Turkeys spectacular landmarks as well as tempting you away to off-the-tourist trail attractions. Use one of Fairy Chimneys Travel's sample itineraries, especially developed for Australian travellers visiting Turkey, to design your very own Turkey experience. Or mix and match to suit your needs.
2018 A journey with Avalon Waterways along the legendary rivers of Asia is an unforgettable fusion of distinctive sights, colorful cultures, and ancient traditions. Avalon focuses on intimate experiences with exceptional personalised service on new Suite Ships in Southeast Asia and Small-Group Discoveries in China. An expert Cruise Director and carefully selected Certified Local Guides accompany you throughout your adventure, ensuring no detail is overlooked.
2017 It takes years and many personal moments to know a place; its nooks and crannies, its people, how it all works. World Journeys has used extensive first-hand knowledge to create these small group hosted itineraries that will ensure a unique and inspiring journey, all in comfort and style. With guaranteed departures and a group size of no more than 18, exciting destinations include Japan, South America, Cuba, Southern Africa, the Mediterranean, Northern Europe & Iceland, Madagascar, India, Persia & the Silk Road, and Ethiopia & Kenya
Thanks to its long isolation, the world's fourth-largest island is home to some 2,300 species of plants and animals, many found nowhere else on Earth. Adventurous travellers have driven its rugged 4WD tracks for years in search of dancing lemurs, eye-spinning chameleons, and that strange mix between cat and mongoose the predatory fossa. These small groups will travel by plane, minibus, 4WD, canoe, boat, on foot and maybe even pousse-pousse (rickshaws) to fully experience Madagascars wonders.
2017 Join Travelmarvel on a journey of a lifetime to the wonders of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru & beyond. Enjoy the finest service, stay in hand-picked hotels and experience the exotic beauty and charming cultures of this destination. Extend your stay with a Galapagos Island cruise, stay in an eco-friendly Amazon lodge or cruise the Amazon River. Travelmarvel includes everything you need to make your South American holiday a magical, rewarding experience.
2017 Le Boat offers the widest selection of self-drive boating holidays in the UK and Europe and best of all; no experience is necessary and no license is required. A Le Boat holiday is a whole new experience that allows you to captain your own way through the canals, rivers and waterways of one of our unique European destinations; stopping wherever you want, for as long as you want. With affordable prices, a Le Boat holiday is perfect for families, couples or groups of friends of any age. Boats can cater for parties of two to 12.
06 Nov-20 Nov 2017 Home to the worlds greatest concentration of World Heritage-listed sites, Iran is historically and culturally one of the most fascinating countries of the Middle East. Adventure Associates is excited to present you with a comprehensive fifteen-day journey to visit and learn about the ancient treasures of Persia, but also to understand the Iran of today. Iranian hospitality is legendary and this is what makes discovering the real Iran such a wonderful surprise. Optional Jordan Extension
2017-2018 Forward Travel cant wait to share one of the worlds most exciting destinations with you. Be amazed, overwhelmed and absorbed by the wonders of Antarcticas landscapes and wildlife. David Smyth and Rose Toohey have combined their knowledge and experience to help you travel better. One Ocean Expeditions operates Forward Travels cruises to provide unparalleled polar marine trips. Combine South America with Antarctica, including Patagonia, South Georgia, Ushuaia, Weddell Sea and Falkland Islands, for a journey to savour.
2017-2018 Wendy Wu Tours flagship brochure contains much more than the title suggests, with epic journeys to Central Asia, Mongolia and Tibet. Discover Chinas highlights on a choice of value-packed fully inclusive Classic Tours. Immerse yourself further on a Discovery Tour, now designed for greater flexibility. Experience China and Tibet in comfort and style on a Deluxe Tour. Tours with Yangtze River cruising are now easier to find. Whether it's your first visit or your tenth, Wendy Wu Tours makes it easy.


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This is an optional Team Durango Type B Front Bulkhead & Suspension Mount Set. Designed to be used as an advanced tuning aid when fitted to one of the Type B chassis plates, this suspension mount set will provide your 210 vehicle with a selection of rear-front kick-up settings. The Type B bulkhead will provide a complement to the strengthened front Type B chassis kick-up. Manufactured with the updated 'Ball-less' fitment for added strength.
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House of Harlot Fetish...
We love nurturing new talent in House of Harlot and so are thrilled to present...
3xL is a Copenhagen based latex fetishist. He writes about latex fetishism in fashions, the fetish community and his personal experiences.
SM: How did Love Lust & Latex come about?
3xL: I started "Lust Love & Latex" back in September of 2002. At that time I was still living with my latex fetish in secret and the blog was a way to tell others about the thoughts and feelings I had when I was in the process of coming out as a latex fetishist. My goal is to motivate, educate and share about the wonders of latex and to show outsiders that latex is a fun and creative lifestyle.
SM: What is the hardest thing you find doing in your webblog?
3xL: I find it hard to find enough time for my blogging. Sure my blog is my passion and how I share my love for latex with the world, but I also have a regular everyday life like everybody else. I am full time graphic designer and husband, part time father and also have two small dogs.
SM: What is the easiest thing?
3xL: Finding something to write about. When I first started my blog, I thought that I would run out of things to write about within the first few years. Boy, was I wrong! The latex fetish scene is constantly evolving and changing, so there will always be something to write about.
SM: Do you spend a lot of time on the internet?
3xL: No, not really. I try to keep up to date with the latest fetish news on other sites and communities, but most of my stories actually comes from my readers and friends in the community.
SM: What is the fetish scene like in Denmark?
3xL: Friendly, mature and open-minded! Most people know each other, so it's like one big family.
And thanks to few local fetish/bdsm clubs and some passionate individuals, there are fetish events happening on a monthly basis. Once a year we have a big party, known as the "Fetish Fashion Party", that attracts a extremely well dressed and playful crowd.
SM: How long did it take to write your book Rubber Life?
3xL: I first got the idea for writing it around five years ago. But it was not before the summer of the year 2010, that everything started to fall into place. The main writing process took a few months, editing and design took an additional two month. The hardest part was actually getting started.
SM: On a more personal level: Did you ever run into trouble because of your fetish?
How did you handle it?
3xL: I once wore latex under my regular clothing at work. It was no problem until I was called into a urgent meeting with a client. When I sat down, my latex clothing made a loud fart and everybody looked at me. Very embarrassing!
SM: What is the most important piece of advice you can give to a new fetishist or rubberist?
3xL: Don't be afraid, follow your heart and live out your dreams.
SM: Do you have other hobbies?
3xL: I love to travel and explore foreign cultures, take long walks with our dogs, watch movies with my wife on the sofa and to enjoy great food in the company of friends and family.
SM: Do you have any role models and why do you look up to them?
3xL: My brother Jacob and my good friend Kenneth, who showed me the fetish ropes and answered all my questions, I had when I first came out. They were my role models. I believe that it is absolutely key to have someone that you can share your thoughts with, when you are in the process of coming out.
SM: Do you have a favorite artist?
3xL: My favorite fetish artists are Gernot and Vince Ray. I really like the way Gernot paint's latex, it really looks like the second skin, with perfect reflections and everything. His artworks are detailed and rich. Vince Ray draw some extremely hot latex pin-ups in his classic tattoo style. Both are awesome fetish artists.
SM: What is your fav Latex outfit in your closet and why?
3xL: I really like my latex priest outfit. It is hugely popular with the ladies. I have never worn it to a fetish party, where I did not hear the "Forgive me Father, I have sinned!". Great fun!
SM: What is your fav place to travel too?
3xL: I love Japan! I have been there several times and it's never fails to amaze me. Japan has rich culture, friendly people and some super weird fetishes. I plan to go there with Latex Kitty soon!
SM: What do you love about Denmark?
3xL: I love the Danish summers with its long light evenings where the sun goes down after 9 and up again around 3 in the morning. I also like the city of Copenhagen with its small streets and old houses.
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One of the challenges for discussing evolution within evangelical Christian circles is that there is widespread confusion about how evolution actually works. In this (intermittent) series, I discuss aspects of evolution that are commonly misunderstood in the Christian community. In this post, we continue to explore how whale evolution is supported by converging lines of evidence from developmental biology and genetics.
In the previous post in this series, we explored how evolution can force science into making predictions that seem counter-intuitive. For cetacean (whale) evolution, we saw that the preliminary lines of evidence (the fact that whales are vertebrates, and mammals, for instance) pointed to the prediction that modern whales are descended from four-limbed, land-dwelling ancestors. As we then noted:
Instantly this prediction raises a host of uncomfortable questions: where did their hind limbs go? How did they acquire a blowhole on the top of their heads when other mammals have two nostrils on the front of their faces? How did they transition to giving birth in the water? What happened to the teeth of the baleen whales? What happened to the hair characteristic of mammals? and so on. In some ways, evolutionary thinking about whales creates more difficulties than it appears to solve.
And yet, these difficulties are the stuff of science. If indeed our "educated guess" of terrestrial, tetrapod ancestry for whales is correct, the evidence will show that these transitions, challenging though they may seem, did indeed occur on the road to becoming "truly cetacean".
We have already discussed hind limb and hair loss in whales, citing evidence from embryonic development in modern whales that shows how hair and hind limbs develop early in their embryogenesis, but then are lost at later stages. We now turn to one of the remaining questions: tooth loss in the lineage leading to modern toothless whales (order Mysticeti). To obtain their food these whales pass seawater through a baleen, a large sieve-like structure that filters out plankton, small fish and other food items. Some recent genetics sleuthing has investigated a portion of this riddle, and adds further details to the story of how the baleen whales came to be.
Evolution: A Theory with Bite
If indeed modern whales are descended from ancestral, four-limbed, terrestrial ancestors, then those ancestors, like mammals in general, had teeth. Modern toothed whales (order Odontoceti) have retained those teeth to the present day, but baleen whales have adopted a new way of life as filter-feeders. Researchers were curious to see if traces of a "toothed past" could be found in the genomes of modern baleen whales, so they went hunting for remnants of genes devoted to making teeth. Such defective gene remnants would be examples of pseudogenes, and we have discussed pseudogenes previously in this series. While pseudogenes in and of themselves are powerful evidence for evolution, pseudogenes that are "out of place" are especially so. One such example we have seen before is the human vitellogenin pseudogene, the remains of a gene used for yolk production in egg-laying organisms found in the exact location in the genome that evolution would predict for it. As mammals that receive embryonic nourishment through a placenta, we have no need of egg-yolk genes. Similarly, baleen whales have no need for genes responsible for making teeth, and finding the remnants of such genes would make a strong case for an evolutionary origin of baleen whales as the modified descendents of toothed whale ancestors.
Independent Lines of Evidence, but Contradictory Stories?
Some of the genes known to be used in all mammals for tooth formation were the obvious candidate genes to start with: the products of the ameloblastin, amelogenin, and enamelin genes are all used in the formation of tooth enamel, the hardest structure in the vertebrate skeleton. Researchers went looking for these genes in several Mysticete (i.e. toothless whale) species. The results showed that all the species studied did indeed have these three genes present as pseudogenes (and more specifically, as unitary pseudogenes, a special class of pseudogene we have discussed in detail previously). Finding these genes as pseudogenes in toothless whales was exactly what evolution predicted, but there was a catch: none of the mutations that removed the functions of these three genes were shared between different species, suggesting that these genes lost their function independently in the species studied. This finding was at odds with data from the fossil record, which suggested that teeth were lost only once, and early in the lineage leading to all modern toothless whales. So, the researchers seemed to have two lines of evidence that at face value contradicted each other. The fossil record suggested that tooth loss occurred once in the common ancestor of all toothless whales, but these three genes seemed to have been inactivated independently, several times over, suggesting that loss of teeth should be happening later in Mysticete evolution, and more than once.
One proposed explanation for the apparent discrepancy (among several put forward) was to predict that a fourth gene required for enamel formation was lost early in Mysticete evolution. The loss of any one gene necessary for forming enamel would be enough to prevent the process altogether. In this case, the loss of this fourth gene would prevent tooth enamel from forming, even though the genetic sequences of the other three enamel genes would still be intact. Once enamel function was lost, random mutations in the remaining enamel genes could then accumulate later in Mysticete evolution after speciation in this group was already underway. To test this hypothesis, the research group went hunting for other enamel genes in toothless whales.
Signature in the SINE
The smoking gun for tooth loss in Mysticetes turned out to be exactly what was predicted: a fourth gene, necessary for enamel production, and mutated with the same inactivating mutation in all modern toothless whales. The gene in question, named enamelysin, was destroyed when a mobile genetic element called a SINE transposon inserted into it, breaking it into two halves and removing its function:
The fact that the same SINE insertion mutation at an identical location is found in all modern Mysticete species indicates that this mutation happened once in a common ancestor and then was inherited by the entire group. Since this must have occurred early in the evolution of toothless whales in order to happen in the common ancestor of the entire group, the picture from the genetics and the fossil record match. Once again, findings in one discipline (in this case, paleontology) can be used to make very detailed predictions about what another, unrelated discipline (comparative genomics) should reveal. These results are also entirely consistent with the observation, made in the 1920s, that toothless whales form tooth buds during embryogenesis that are later reabsorbed prior to the point when the deposition of enamel would begin. As with the hind limb story in whale evolution, lines of evidence from genetics, paleontology and embryology converge to support the hypothesis that modern toothless whales descend, through modification, from toothed ancestors.
In the next post in this series, we'll examine a few more lines of evidence for whale evolution, and extend our discussion to converging lines of evidence for the evolution of our own species.


text: On Dec. 10, 2012, social justice activists, many of them senior citizens associated with the MD/DC "Alliance for Retired Americans," staged a demonstration in front of the district office of Rep. Elijah Cummings (Dem-MD-7th), located at 910 Park Avenue, in mid-town Baltimore, MD. The protesters are concerned that the controversial deal, if any, to avert the so-called "fiscal cliff," will benefit the parasitical 2% Gang at the expense of the working class, the retirees and the poor. This kind of "candlelight" action also took place across the country in various other locations. This action was not in anyway meant to target Rep. Cummings. He's been a longtime champion of the people, Social Security and Medicare. In fact, Rep. Cummings, via his aide, was presented with a certificate of appreciation by the protesters. To learn more about this issue, go to: RetiredAmericans [1]. Three of the activists shared their concerns in this video about any cuts to Social Security/Medicare, re: The Fiscal Cliff deal.


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The Breakfast Salad
On July 5th of 2011, I debuted my recipe developing, food blogging, photographing self with a dish that I'm still proud of.
I'm talking about the Breakfast Salad, y'all!
While my ingredient sourcing, photography, kitchen skills, and knowledge of nutrition science have all evolved over time, good food is still good food.
You guys, this …is GOOD food.
While the flavors are still incredible, this little life-changing dish was due for a makeover.
My new and improved Breakfast Salad now includes hand-rolled breakfast sausage meatballs! These are opposed to those microwavable turkey sausage links that, years ago, I mistakenly took for a health food …we can discuss further if you have questions.
So what else is in it?? So glad you asked! I love gushing about food. It's got crisp, fresh little baby tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs {how easy are those?}, purple onion, fresh avocado, cilantro, kosher salt, cracked black pepper, and lemon juice. That's it, baby!
Sorry I called you baby.
The avocado, egg yolks, lemon, salt, and pepper all melt together to form a creamy "oh my goodness that's good" comment-evoking dressing that you'll just love.
It's a great dish to make and enjoy fresh for a large family gathering or for quick breakfast leftovers during the week.
Let's get cooking!
I opted for Jimmy Dean's All Natural Breakfast Sausage for the meat. While there are healthier choices out there {it's really simple to make your own breakfast sausage from fresh ground pork!}, I'm still a sucker for this stuff.
If you're not a sausage lover, this salad also works well with bacon!!
Cut about a pound of the chilled sausage into discs and then into quarters.
Roll each quarter into a meatball.
Austin got me a new pan for Christmas!! It's taken me a few weeks to get my stainless steal cooking sea legs but I think I've got it now.
Pop those little meatball beauties into the HOT pan and toss around.
Keep cooking until they're nicely brown on all sides and cooked all the way through.
Cut about 3 cups of baby tomatoes in half and place in a large mixing bowl.
Austin always gawks at my weekly grocery loot when I unpack the 3 dozen eggs …which is usually, almost enough. I like eggs! I eat 'em for breakfast, snacks, in baked goods, to crack over burgers, etcetera after delicious etcetera.
This is my weekly hard-boiled egg bowl. It makes me happy.
Start crackin'! Note that older eggs are easier to peel.
Clearly, I did not let my eggs "age" quite long enough before their Fed & Fit blog appearance.
Who cares what they look like! We're going to cut them up anyways!
Chop about 9 eggs in half {this recipe makes enough to feed ~4 people}.
Cut those halves, in half.
Then cut THOSE halves in half!
Toss all those little hard-boiled egg triangles over the tomatoes in that big mixing bowl.
Grab yo-self a purple onion.
Chop up about half of it …which equals about ¼ cup.
Next, avocados …aka, nature's mayo.
Dice up two whole avocados and toss them in the bowl.
Your meatballs should be finished by now!
Throw those in the bowl too.
Because I give a lot of thought to color and varying flavors in food, I like to add in something green and leafy. It's a salad, after all!
This time I went for a big bunch of fresh cilantro. Italian parsley also works really well in this dish! Plus, if you really want to peek inside my recipe developing brain, I want the minerals found in fresh herbs {like cilantro and parsley} to be a part of this dish so that it gets even closer to being a balanced, nutrient-dense dish.
Add ½ tsp of kosher salt – increase according to taste.
Then add ¼ tsp of cracked black pepper.
Lemon time! You'll need two medium-sized and juicy lemons.
Squeeze their juice over the other ingredients.
Just a few stirs and this random bowl of ingredients will transform into the world-famous breakfast salad!
Isn't it pretty?
I love this dish.
Spoon it up, make some friends, and eat with a fork.
The Breakfast Salad
Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
- 1 pound pork breakfast sausage or bacon
- 9 eggs, hard-boiled
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup purple onion, chopped
- 2 avocados, diced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro {or parsley}, chopped
- 1/2 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 lemons, juiced
- Roll the sausage into 1-1/2 inch meatballs. Over high heat, cook and stir until brown on all sides and cooked through. Set aside to drain and cool.
- Peel the eggs and cut each into 8 pieces.
- Combine the eggs, tomatoes, onion, avocado, meatballs, cilantro, salt, pepper, and lemon juice into a large mixing bowl.
- Stir until the egg yolks and avocado become a little creamy.
- Spoon into a bowl and enjoy!
- Will keep covered for 3 days in the refrigerator.
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48 Responses to "The Breakfast Salad"
oh my gosh I'm so sick of trying to come up with paleo breakfast ideas. definitely doing this next week.
I hear you, girl! Hope you love this dish. It's one of my biggest sanity and time-savers.
I've been craving avocados lately and saw this on Pinterest. I made it last night and I think I could eat it all of the time. I know it's "Breakfast Salad" but Holy Yum, Batman! There are so many flavors and textures that compliment each other so nicely, it's fantastic.
Moral of the story- I love it. Thanks!
Haha I'm so glad you like it, Jessica!! I eat it for dinner too 🙂
Totally AMAZING concoction right here… After I mixed up my first batch, I had a hard time closing the lid and putting it away. just wanted to keep "tasting it"! thanks for sharing 🙂
Yay! I'm so glad you liked it, Steph! It's my pleasure 🙂
Yum!! This is my all time favorite recipe from your site. Well, maybe the meatloaf or the blueberry scones would round out my tie for first…..Anyway – wow! This is sooooo good. I made it last night and even with my less than speedy kitchen skills the salad was ready to add the sausage just in time. Thank you for this great recipe!
Awesome!! I'm glad you liked it, Sunshine 🙂
I made this for dinner for a date! She loved it, thanks for helping me get lucky 😉
Haha anytime, Lenny. Anytime.
This looks amazing! How does it hold up for leftovers? Or do you make it fresh each time? Can't wait to try it!
This sounds YUMMY! I have a question, though. Although I LOVE avocados, I appear to have developed an allergy to them recently. =( Do you have any suggestions of a comparable alternative to the avocado?
Good question, Loralee! You could add more tomatoes (for volume) and maybe a couple tablespoons of Paleo-friendly mayo for creaminess (if you have it on hand). I hope that helps some.
How does this hold up for leftovers? Should I omit the avocados, add a little mayo and then throw in the avocados the morning off if I wanna prep it? Or does the lemon juice help the avocados from going brown? Thanks!
Great question, Thomas! The avocados (when mixed with that lemon juice you mentioned) do hold up pretty well. You may notice some browning, but not much. If the thought of a little browning throws you off, I recommend adding the avocados the morning of. Hope that helps!
Hey, two things
I noticed you had problems with your eggs. My method takes longer but results in a perfectly peel-able shell. STEAM THEM!!! I steam them for 30 minutes and its a perfectly cooked egg and no problems peeling the shell.
How did you get your stainless sea legs? I have so much trouble cooking on mine – need to use tons of oil and its still pretty sticky. Any tips would be great!
Hi Ali! Brilliant idea about steaming the eggs. I'll give that a try! As for getting my stainless sea legs, it took a little time and practice. I've found that the pan has to be HOT before you add oil/meat. For cooking the meat, it will "give" when it's ready to turn …if that makes any sense. They won't budge before they're cooked on that side. Hope that helps!
Yesss!! Vindication! Meatballs are one of my favorite things in the world and if you make them with grass-fed meat and slam them with some kind of vegetable (like you so dutifully suggested here), they are also arguably one of the healthiest ways to start your day!
Thank you for the all the lovely recipes and inspiration : )
Here here!! So glad you like this dish, Maria 🙂
AMAZING AMAZING!! My husband could not stop saying "Yum"! And honestly neither could I . This is such a wonderful change for breakfast. We get so tired and bored of pancakes or eggs and "The Usual stuff"! My husband said this is worthy of being served every weekend, he has never said that about a dish.
Wow, thank you so much for the lovely compliment Sally!! Glad both of you enjoyed it!
Ok. My hubby hunts and kills meat. This makes Paleo meals less expensive for this large homeschooling family. SO – I ran down, grabbed a lb of boar sausage, thawed, added sage and red pepper flakes – little garlic powder, I swapped the cilantro for lettuce (more kid-friendly), and bought a bunch of avocados at Aldi for 89 cents each. It was 50 CENTS A PERSON! i am just saying… that is cheap! And ummm it was good. We ate the entire things!
Ok -what is your opinion of the first Go To Paleo book to get healthy? Not an ebook…
That sounds delicious Samantha! How lucky are you that your husband hunts!! The first paleo book that I ever read was 'The Paleo Solution' by Robb Wolf. It gives you the facts and science behind paleo, but isn't really a cookbook. There are so many great paleo cookbooks out there though!
I had a couple eggs and some leftovers and decided to toss it all together based on your yummy sounding recipe. With a half a sweet potato, 2 eggs, a piece of dried up chicken sausage, a tomato starting to die, parsley just laying there turning yellow and a few of the ingredients in your recipe, I made a wonderful breakfast. I CAN'T WAIT to try the real deal this weekend. Thank you.
Love the addition of sweet potato! Thanks for trying it!!
These are my hubby's favorite foods. It's definitely bookmarked. Thank you for inspiration.
Thanks for stopping by, hope you enjoyed it!!
Hey! I own a meal prep business and everyone RAVES about this salad 🙂 just thought I would tell you how amazing and popular it is — kudos! I send all of them to your site for meal ideas. I use fresh dill in mine as well as some lemon zest 🙂 I love the tangy flavor! This salad just pops with so many different tastebud ticklers!! Awesome job! Keep being wonderful!
Hi Erica! Thank you for the kind words, so glad you are loving it. Your additions sound wonderful as well!
Hi! This sounds sooooooo good! I can't wait to make it, but I would only be making it for me. I am trying to lose weight/get healthy and breakfast has always been an issue for me. Im a super lazy food preparer and I don't like to cook. And, Frankly I'm getting tired of isopure :/ So…couple questions: Can/should I eat this *every* morning b4 my workout? And how long will it keep?
thanks so much!
Hi Marly! Starting off with a well balanced breakfast would be a great way to get your healthy journey going. You could definitely make this and it will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days in a covered container. I'm not sure what time you are working out, but if you are hungry before your workout this would be a great snack to have as it has some protein and fat to get your body going and give you some fuel for your workout. Hope that helps!
Delicious! The lemon is the perfect pop of flavor to blend everything together. I will definitely make this recipe again!
So glad you enjoyed it!! Thank you!
I'm not a massive fan of breakfast sausage, but I looooove the hot Italian-style poultry sausage that our local grocery store carries. Perfect substitute! Loved this recipe. It made for a wonderful lunch for us — very filling!
Bookmarking this for the future.
That sounds like a delicious substitute! Thanks for the kind words Erin 🙂
Yum, my tastebuds are tingling just anticipating this dish, but my muscles and joints would not appreciate the tomatoes one bit much to my tomato loving dismay 🙁 I can hardly figure out good tomato substitutes, although they are so frequently featured in paleo dishes 🙁 . It seems like the tomato would add nice flavor contrast, as well as some moisture to a dish that might be a bit dry otherwise. Any suggestions for a tomato sub? I'd hate to just leave it out without something to replace it.
Hi Amanda! Sorry to hear you can't have tomatoes. You could maybe try red pepper or roasted beets. Hope that helps!
This looks great. I have been wanting salad for breakfast for a while so am definitely trying it. Planning on using the veggie Italian sausage instead. 2 questions: 1. Onions for breakfast though? Maybe on a Saturday when I don't have to go into the office. 2. Since I am not a fan of raw tomatoes in general, how about either chopped red pepper OR seedless grapes instead?
Hi Stephanie! You can skip the onions if you need to go somewhere after haha! I would go with chopped red pepper as it will add a nice crunch and sweetness to the dish. Hope you like it!
Not a big fan of avocado, what can I substitute it with?
Hi Orion! You can simply omit the avocado if you don't like it too much. It does add a creamy texture, so maybe something like homemade mayo if you want the same texture. If not then anything you like really! I think artichokes or roasted red peppers would be great.
How do you measure the serving size? Are the serving sizes 1 cup each?
Our serving is just based on the overall recipe, so it would just be 1/4 of the recipe. Feel free to eat more or less!
I made this breakfast salad this morning and it was delicious!! I put it over a bed of spinach to make it more salad-y. I'm glad I can make the sausage and eggs ahead of time and have it for the rest of the week for breakfast.
My wife and I just started a Whole30 challenge, and had this for our first meal. Besides the obvious requirement of being Whole30 compliant, it also checked off the two most important boxes – Tasty aaaaaaaaaand Delicious. This is going to stay in my life for a long time, thanks for the great recipe!
This looks SO good. Possibly a dumb question- do you eat the leftovers cold? I'm trying to imagine heating it all up for 2nd day breakfast and it seems like that wouldn't work too well.
Plus, I'd love to find a tasty dish I can use for a workday lunch that requires no reheating.
This is so so good. I made it with parsley this time. Next time I'll do cilantro!! I had to use lime because I was out of lemon. It was totally awesome
I'm so glad you liked it, Ava!


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The arcs of many sitcoms bend towards stagnancy. As the years go by, characters that once seemed dynamic and three-dimensional tend to flatten out beneath the weight of their own history, remaining iconic, consistent – and inert.
So it went with Community. While the previous season was ostensibly about the study group growing up and graduating, it felt less like they finally became the people they wanted to be, and more like they distended into caricatures of the people they had always been.
It's hard not to link that over-Xeroxed sense of deterioration to the departure of creator and former showrunner, Dan Harmon, who was fired after the third season and handed off the reins to two other writers. At first, watching the fourth season felt a lot like squinting at a painting and trying to determine whether or not it was a forgery — whether it could truly be Community without Harmon. By the end of the season, I stopped caring enough to continue the investigation, which was really all the answer I needed.
But just when you were ready to abandon Community to the heap of good sitcoms that trailed off into mediocre ones, the news came that Harmon would return once more to the helm of the show for the fifth season. Now he faces the same question as the two interlopers who occupied his Iron Throne: Can Community get good again? In last night's two-episode season premiere Harmon gave us his answer: Yes, but only by embracing how bad it got.
Harmon hasn't been shy about criticizing what happened on the show in his absence. He's called Season 4 everything from "an impression, and an unflattering one," to "[like] being held down and watching your family get raped on a beach." And in the great meta tradition of Community, the decline of Community is something the show addresses head-on as well. As we rejoin the former members of the study group, they've all set boldly forth into the world to achieve their dreams, degrees in hand – and each of them, in one way or another, has failed. As they sit around the study table again – Annie now a pharmaceutical rep, Brita a bartender, Abed a failed filmmaker – they don't recognize themselves, which is largely acknowledging that over the last year or so, it's been pretty hard for us to recognize them too.
Over the course of the premiere ("Repilot") each of them realizes that instead of bettering themselves over the last several years of higher education, their lives are even worse than the day they arrived at Greendale. Or, as Jeff says, "We went in one end as real people and out the other end as mixed up cartoons." In a catty but funny turn, the fourth season is referred to as the "gas-leak year," presumably the best way to explain away their odd and inconsistent behavior. "When we met you were an eclectic anarchist. How did you become the group's airhead?" Jeff asks Brita. How indeed.
As disappointing as Season 4 was, however, it can't bear all the blame for the show's decline. Even before Harmon stepped down, Community was already drifting towards caricature rather than character. Bravely, the show is willing to acknowledge this as well. "Don't blame it all on the gas-leak year," says Jeff. The last season may have catapulted the show over the metaphorical shark, but it was already wearing the waterskis.
Community has never been a show about success. While series like Revenge and Scandal entertain us with the misadventures of the rich, the elite and the powerful, Community is about everyone else: people who struggle to find the things they're good at, people whose lives didn't work out the way they planned. The ones who wanted something more, but ended up at Greendale because they failed. (Or maybe they failed, and ended up at Greendale because they wanted something more.)
Either way, the repilot succeeds by allowing them to fail all over again – not only in the way the show itself did, but in the way that so many people do after they graduate from college. They meander, they lose focus or purpose, they forget who they are. The repilot is the moment where both the show and its characters come to terms with how they've fallen short in hopes of genuinely moving forward, and it's one of the most mature things any of them have ever done. For the first time, the study group members feel like actual adult students at a community college, the kind that show up with purpose and the sense that they don't have any time to waste – that indeed, they may have wasted too much already.
Abed in particular has turned into a one-note autism spectrum joke over the last several years, so it's promising to see him start to stretch limits in the second episode ("Introduction to Teaching") where he enrolls in a film studies class called "Nicolas Cage, Good or Bad?" Unlike Abed's previous film studies class, "Who's The Boss?" this ends up being a question with no answer. Like a quantum particle or an M.C. Escher painting, Nicolas Cage defies the brittle boundaries of Abed's linear and comprehensible world, and ultimately shatters it.
After a full-on Nicolas Cage freakout worthy of The Wicker Man that ranks among the funniest moments in the entire series, Abed tosses his movies in the trash, ready to walk away from the media that he feels has betrayed and disappointed him. "This was my religion. I thought the meaning of people was somewhere in here," he says. Ultimately, it's the religious Shirley who helps Abed find the solace – and the flexibility – that he needs to find value and humanity in limitations and shortcomings. "There's a word for people who remind you that you're not God, and invite you to try a little harder," says Shirley. It's an important and promising moment of growth in a series that has always been funniest when it let its characters be human.
Like Abed, and like the rest of the study group, Community has had its share of failures. Embracing those failures and moving forward, on a show about embracing failure and moving forward, may be its most meta move yet, its best shot at success—and the real graduation that fans of the show have been waiting for.Go Back to Top. Skip To: Start of Article.