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By Elizabeth Ginns Britten — October 2004
One important element of cruising is sampling and savoring the local cuisine, whether it's a clambake in New England or a conch fritter in the Bahamas.
Robert Pickens, a chef who's worked aboard megayachts and spent time sampling regional markets and restaurants, helps you create some of your own local-flavor with his book Caribbean Cuisine: A Culinary Voyage.
The 307-page book is
bold and colorful thanks to photographer Jim Raycroft. It features 200
recipes and is part cookbook and part travel guide; it offers regional
foods and cocktails, fish-prep tips, a glossary of ingredients, and information
on where to buy hard-to-find items. Each recipe has been simplified for
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It should come as no surprise that RA Dickey, who is basically the Dos Equis guy with a knuckleball, would post an interesting statistical profile. Seeing him pitch a no-hitter into the seventh inning, only to come away with a no-decision once again, I wondered: just how anomalous was his season, with a 4.8 WAR (wins above replacement), and yet just eight victories to show for it?
Going back to 1980, among pitchers with at least 200 innings pitched, just four pitchers have posted higher WAR than Dickey's 2011 total of 4.8 with no more than eight wins to show for it. Jim Abbott's 1992 (7-15 record, 5.5 WAR) tops the list, while a season I thought would be up there, Nolan Ryan's 1987 (8-16 record, 5.5) is tied with Abbott's. I recall having my first doubts about the usefulness of W-L records during that season. I assume no one actually thinks Ryan was somehow deficient in racking up victories- his career total, after all, was 324.
In third place stands Tom Candiotti's 1993 (8-10 record, 5.3 WAR), and fourth place is Joey Hamilton's 1995 (6-9 record, 4.9 WAR). Candiotti was a hard-luck pitcher for much of his career- in two seasons other than 1993, he led the league in losses- while Hamilton won 15 games the season after his 6-9 year, despite a WAR around half as positive.
But the pitcher just below Dickey on the list is probably the best example of how W-L records are completely a function of the team around pitchers. Bob Welch, in 1986, pitched to a 7-13 record with the Dodgers, despite a 4.5 WAR. He threw 235 innings. Four years later, Welch pitched to a 27-6 record with the A's, posting a 2.5 WAR. He threw 238.1 innings.
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A SIGNIFICANT proportion of Studand Beach has been temporarily lost to the sea following the recent storms, says the National Trust.
If you walked the length of the beach, up to ten metres of sand has been lost in places, as well as a number of trees and dunes being damaged.
The fierce conditions also caused a small landslide at Middle Beach and affected rocks surrounding one of Dorset's most recognisable landmarks – Old Harry.
Elli MacDonald, who is working with the National Trust on the 'Living with a Changing Coast' project, said despite the rocks around Old Harry being affected, the chalk stack itself remains intact.
Elli, whose work is focused on how coastal change affects communities, believes the way forward at Studland is to work with the natural processes.
"We take the long view on adaptation to climate change and extreme weather," she explained. "Coastal change is inevitable, and the forces of nature are part of the beauty and appeal of our coast, so we want to work with the natural process wherever possible."
Although the National Trust's long-term position is to develop a plan for the sustainable management of coastal change at Studland, in the short-term workers have been clearing debris from the beach and ensuring visitor access is maintained.
The sand lost will, most likely, be deposited back along the beach eventually, said a National Trust spokesman, but it might not necessarily be exactly where it was before.
Over time, Elli says, coastal infrastructure and facilities will be gradually 'rolled-back' to less vulnerable positions, while allowing nature to create new sea defences such as sand bars and dunes.
The National Trust believes that it would be futile, and ultimately accelerate the erosion process, if attempts were made to hold back the waves at Studland. Conservationists say this could hasten the loss of the beach as it would be "squeezed" between the sea and hard concrete defences.
"At Studland there will always be a beach as long as it is allowed to naturally migrate landwards," said Elli.


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New Book Urges Texans To Join The Hummingbird Roundup
AUSTIN, Texas — "Hummingbirds of Texas," a new book by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department employees that benefits hummingbird conservation, is the first work devoted to the 19 species of hummingbirds seen in Texas and surrounding states.
The book is published by Texas A&M University Press and written for a general audience, with color images for birders and nature enthusiasts at every level to help reveal the big appeal of the little hummingbird.
"All royalties from the sale of this book go back into the department's Hummingbird Roundup Program," said co-author Clifford Shackelford, TPWD ornithologist. "The point is that all proceeds go back to the hummingbirds and not into our pockets as authors."
The Texas Hummingbird Roundup is a TPWD program that enlists Texans to help biologists track and study the birds. The program provides participants with a kit that includes a survey form and a booklet with information on Texan species, how to clean and maintain feeders, and suggestions on additional plants for the garden.
"As plant pollinators, hummingbirds are important because they are a good indication of the health of our wildflower population and the impact of urbanization on our native ecosystems," said co-author Mark Klym, TPWD information specialist and coordinator of the Texas Hummingbird Roundup.
The book focuses on hummingbirds, their habitats and their human appeal in Texas, plus Arizona and New Mexico, which Klym calls "our fellow hummingbird states," because the rich diversity of hummingbirds is almost identical in the three states.
At the time the book was written, Texas had recorded 18 hummingbird species, more than any other state. (Arizona has since recorded the same number, albeit with a different species list. The book includes a 19th species, the plain-capped starthroat, not yet seen in Texas). This hummingbird diversity is a testimony to Texas' size and diversity of habitat types—from coastal wetlands to central hills and prairies to eastern forests to western deserts and mountains—which in turn host diverse birds and wildlife.
"Since all but two hummingbirds that occur in the United States are found in Texas, Arizona and New Mexico, the book is useful anywhere in the nation," said Klym. "The book will appeal to anyone interested in hummingbirds, including birders, gardeners, and photographers."
Former TPWD employee Madge Lindsay, currently executive director of Audubon Mississippi, also contributed to the book before she left Texas.
The book includes around 90 color photos taken by Texans Sid and Shirley Rucker and more than 40 illustrations by Clemente Guzman III, a TPWD illustrator. It is 110 pages long and currently available only in hardcover. It retails for $24.95 and can be purchased online or from booksellers across the country.
Several annual festivals celebrate the fall migration of hummingbirds through Texas, including the Hummer/Bird Celebration Sept. 15-18 in Rockport and the Xtreme Hummingbird Xtravaganza Sept. 10 hosted by the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory in Lake Jackson.
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The beauty industry is all about keeping up with the latest trends and innovations, as evidenced by more than 7,000 attendees who traveled to Edison, New Jersey, for the New York chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists' (NYSCC) Suppliers' Day 2013, taking place May 14—15. Attendees from 38 countries came to this year's event, themed "Project Trendway," to see 658 beauty ingredient and supplier exhibitors discuss topics such as naturals, multifunctionality, hair care, anti-aging and more.
Exemplifying the event's theme, BASF featured "Backstage Pass," an outline of the beauty trends it anticipates for 2015, with looks that make these trends come to life. Makeovers were conducted on models at the booth by a hairstylist and makeup artist to show these looks in person. For example, Into the Darkness, an "ultra-contemporary enigmatic elegance with a sharp, ambiguous edge," involved a piecey, fauxhawk hair style with winged black eyeliner and deep blue eye shadow.
Although many of the technologies highlighted at the show had been previously introduced at in-cosmetics 2013 in Paris, for several, this was their initial introduction to the U.S. beauty and personal care market.
Juliana Rumbaugh, chair of the NYSCC Suppliers' Day committee, commented, "Even with the large turnout, we were very pleased that there were no lines to enter the show or register on site due to pre-registration. Social media was a hit and a great way to get up-to-the-minute messages out to attendees. We hope to build upon this next year. Overall, this was a very successful year and we plan to continue to build on this in the future."
Natural: The natural beauty and personal care market is not going anywhere, and exhibitor's at Suppliers' Day naturally sourced new raw materials from all around the globe, each with unique stories about maintaining biodiversity, reducing energy during processing, promoting community education and health, and preventing deforestation. Some of the natural technologies presented at the show included: Magic of Africa from Naturex; Natrulon GPS 341 from Lonza; ViaFerm White from Actives International; Alban Muller's Amiderm ER; Alzo International's Beantree; Beraca's Dermal Protective Active System; Soliance's Sophogreen, Glossyliance and Appygreen 812; Tegosoft AC from Evonik; Fiberstar's Imulsi-Fi; and HallStar's Argan Butter Ultrarefined and Olivem VS Feel, among many others.


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HOUSTON - The Houston Independent School District is keeping 20 magnet programs operating another year, but is also slashing their budgets.
The programs will receive half their funding for the 2014-15 school year, HISD said.
The budgets will be eliminated for the 2015-16 school year.
HISD established a process for schools that are interested in appealing the loss of their magnet program designation.
Principals were made aware of the process and had until Nov. 8 to decide whether to appeal the decision.
The campuses that appealed their loss of magnet status are Burbank Elementary, Elrod Elementary, Law Elementary, Pleasantville Elementary, Wesley Elementary, Attucks Middle, Holland Middle, Henry Middle, Jackson Middle, Madison High, Worthing High, Wheatley High and Westbury High schools.
Other schools on the list of losing their magnet budget are West University Elementary, Deady Middle, Dowling Middle, Key Middle, Jones High, Lee High and Sharpstown High schools.
HISD said magnet programs will be notified of the committee's decision on Nov. 18.
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The CUIT Client Service Center is the primary walk-in support center available to the University community. Information and assistance is available on a broad range of topics relating to computing and services provided by CUIT and related departments. Information is available on computer accounts, software distribution, connectivity and many other topics.
Computer clusters and labs are located throughout campus. They can also vary greatly in the types of computing services offered at each location. Printers are available in various lab locations using the PawPrint Printing System.
CUIT has been integrally involved in developing classrooms to support instructional technologies. These electronic classrooms are available through the Registrar's office and offer the instructor many opportunities to enhance and develop new ways of presenting course material. Instructors should see our software application request policy to have new software installed on our lab and classroom computers to be used in support of teaching.
Informational kiosks or ColumbiaNet stations have been placed in many high-traffic locations, such as building lobbies and lounges, for quick access to electronic information.
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TOM Heathcote has had to be a very patient man this season but with George Ford set for his England bow this weekend, finally the chance has arrived for the Bath Rugby fly-half.
While Ford has been turning heads all seasons at the Rec with his displays in the No.10 shirt, Heathcote has had to play second fiddle, contenting himself with appearances in the Aviva A League and the LV= Cup.
But the 22-year-old, who has three caps for Scotland to his name already, will get his chance this weekend when Bath host London Wasps.
And with only one Aviva Premiership start to his name so far this season, Heathcote is itching to put his point across.
"It's been a very frustrating season trying to stake a claim, of course from a team point of view it's been very positive," he said.
"You cannot begrudge George his starting spot really; he's been playing so well.
"I have just had to stay patient and when a chance like this comes along then I have to take it.
"And if George is involved for the rest of the Six Nations then there might be a slot for me to get a run of games under my belt.
"I have to try and keep the coaches thinking, to show what I can do whenever I get the chance, keep training hard and be ready when my chance comes."
It has been a spectacular campaign so far for the Rec outfit, third in the league table, a home semi-final in the LV= Cup and a home quarter-final in the Amlin Challenge Cup all await them.
They have already secured the Aviva A League title, in which Heathcote featured prominently, and the Scotland fly-half hopes there is more silverware to come.
"It has been an amazing season so far for the side," he added.
"That just shows you the quality in terms of the squad depth that we now have at the club.
"As a fly-half you look outside you at the quality, the pace on the wings and the guys in the centres, it makes my job a lot easier.
"We were very positive in pre-season and believed that this season was going to be much better than the last few.
"We didn't set any targets in terms of how many games we wanted to win, but now with the position we are in we want to push on get some silverware.
"The A League has given us that confidence and we are well placed in three competitions so hopefully we can get it right."
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Auburn, Ala. - Keypad polling results from Renew Opelika Road Charette #1 are now available at the project website, www.auburnalabama.org/renew. The poll consisted of twenty-seven questions presented by the project team during the charette. Approximately 80 meeting attendees answered each question using handheld keypads, and the results were presented in real-time.
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SME is unleashing its breadth and depth of manufacturing content into a powerful, user-friendly, 24-7 online resource. Everything you want to know about manufacturing is available when you want it, where you want it.
NOW AVAILABLE! The former Tool & Manufacturing Engineer's Handbook (TMEH) has been digitized and is now available in a new peer-reviewed and validated WIKI environment.
PBS Host Yul Kwon discovers strength in American manufacturing. He finds the field is experiencing a tremendous upheaval.
PBS Host Yul Kwon began a journey across the United States to find out if the misconceptions of American manufacturing were true.
"I'd heard that our jobs have all gone overseas. That we didn't make anything anymore," said Kwon. "But there's another story out there."
As he travelled across the United States, Kwon expected to find weakness in U.S. manufacturing.
Instead, he found strength.
"It's a misconception that America is not making things like it used to," said Steve Cousins, president and CEO of Willow Garage, a company that develops hardware and open source software for personal robotics applications. "Maybe we produce less physical things but in terms of innovation, I mean, where does Google come from? Where does Facebook come from? It's not like that was an accident. It's a way that we think about things."
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There is nothing quite like seeing a humpback whale jump out of the ocean a few metres away - and that's the experience you are guaranteed to have if you travel to Hervey Bay during whale season. Each year thousands of these gentle giants rest, play and nurture their young in the sheltered waters of Hervey Bay. The season runs from mid-July to early November and there are many whale watching vessels that head out daily and offer the chance to get up close and personal with these majestic creatures.
With a range of accommodation from backpacker hostels to five-star resorts, Hervey Bay is a popular holiday destination particularly for those on their way to Fraser Island or Lady Elliot Island. The town is a great place for water activities like fishing, sailing, swimming and kayaking. Take an eco-tour to see dolphins, turtles and other marine life - or go diving at Hervey Bay's sheltered artificial reef, the largest man made reef in the Southern Hemisphere.
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It's Christmas and the Holiday Bowl is still 12 days away. I'm "recruited" out. I'm awaiting a dinner of Thomas Keller's Roast Chicken. So I came back to the book board.
As educated, literate people, I know we are all tempted to brag about the "important" works we've read. And education truly is (or should be) a continuing process, so we do read biographies and histories.
But you have to take a little time for entertainment. Like Ian Rankin's The Impossible Dead. Rankin's moved on from his Inspector Rebus novels. This is the second novel dealing with the equivalent of Internal Affairs in Edinburgh, Scotland. The first was called The Complaints. Rankin just spins a great yarn.
In a similar vein, I'd also recommend the Dublin Murder Squad novels of Tana French, of which there are three. In The Woods, The Likeness and Faithful Place. The hook here is that a supporting character in each book is the protagonist in the next. No character is allowed to get stale.
Unique writers like Max Barry, China Mieville and Jasper Fforde.
Barry is an Australian satirist who has written three of the best books on business and government I've ever read: Syrup, The Company and Jennifer Government.
China Mieville is a UK writer. Very politically active. He stood for Parliament as a socialist. And he writes books of incredible beauty where the words are as important as the story. Try King Rat, Perdido Street Station or The City & The City. Heck, even his children's book Un Lun Dun was remarkable.
Jasper Fforde? He's simply unique. He writes seemingly simple books about "Jurisfiction", "Literary Detectives" and "Nursery Crimes", but they are absolutely packed with puns and clever literary references. His best might be Shades of Gray, which portrays a world where you status is determined by what colors you can see and how well you can see them. Like nothing you've ever read before.
I'm just starting Chuck Pahliniuk's "Damned" with the Man Booker Prize finalist "Room" by Emma Donoghue to follow. If I get desperate for a laugh, I have a signed copy of "Demonic" by Ann Coulter. I haven't been able to force myself to read even the first page yet, but who knows?


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You exercise your body to stay physically in shape, so why shouldn't you exercise your brain to stay mentally fit? With these daily exercises you will learn how to flex your mind, improve your creativity and boost your memory. As with any exercise, repetition is necessary for you to see improvement, so pick your favorite exercises from our daily suggestions and repeat them as desired. Try to do some mentalrobics every single day!
No matter how well you learn something, if you never access that information you will probably forget it. If you want to remember something, you need to review it from time to time to keep it fresh in your mind.
Review can also be very helpful immediately after learning something, because it can help solidify the important facts and make it easier for the brain to identify what to remember. You can use this to your advantage by making sure that you set aside some time at the end of a study session to review what you have learned. Just going over the main facts in your mind will be very helpful. You might also consider doing this after a class lecture. Take a few minutes to review your notes and go over the instructor's main points.
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Hispanic Studies at Wheaton is an interdisciplinary major that gives students both the knowledge about the multiple cultures of the Spanish speaking World and the analytical, research, and writing skills necessary for today's technology driven globalized world.
The Hispanic Studies Major is designed to enable students to think critically and creatively about literature and culture, communicate across disciplines and develop a critical awareness of the cultural realities of Spanish speaking communities both in the US and overseas. It offers several possibilities for study abroad as well as opportunities for experiential learning. Thanks to the program's courses, study abroad and internships, students are able to grow and enhance their perspectives as engaged, sensitive and informed global citizens.
Hispanic Studies prepares students for graduate work in literary, cultural and international studies, as well as entry into a wide range of professional fields, including education, law, business, medicine and publishing. In addition, many courses in the department are relevant other majors and concentrations, such as English; International Relations; Sociology; Psychology; Anthropology; History; Early Modern Studies; and Women Studies.


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Located in the quaint village of Birch, these semi-detached, cosy cottages (refs 31049 and 31050) have been built with the purpose of a holiday home in mind. Adjacent to the owner's home, both properties comfortably sleep 2 guests with the option of an extra 2 guests with the sofa bed in the living space.
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WCU Graduate Student Awarded National Troops to Teachers Award
Hattiesburg, Miss., October 9, 2013 - Lt. Jody Babineaux of Lake Charles, La., a student in William Carey University's Master of Art in Secondary Education program and a seventh grade math and social studies teacher at Power Academy in Laurel (an alternative school), was recently selected to be a member of the National Troops to Teachers (TTT) program. Troops to Teachers is a Department of Defense Program managed by the Defense of Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support in Pensacola, Fla. The Troops to Teachers Hall of Fame was created to honor members of the educational community who have made significant contributions to assist veterans as they transition to the teaching profession.
It is the intent of Troops to Teachers to induct one professional from the education community into the Hall of Fame each year. As part of the honor for being selected, Lt. Babineaux received a $10,000 check and was recognized in a special ceremony on October 1 at Laurel Middle School. Lt. Babineaux is a graduate of The University of Southern Mississippi's ROTC program, a two-time combat action Operation Iraqi war veteran, and one of the few U.S. Armed Force veterans to be selected for the program. In addition to teaching, he has also worked with young men in the community baseball program, and is involved with the semi-professional baseball team the Laurel Black Cats.
Lt. Babineaux's hard work, commitment to quality education, and dedication to this country were recognized by this exemplary program.


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Benefit Dinner Set to Support Pronghorn Restoration
ALPINE — Mark your calendar for Saturday, January 29, 2011 at the Granada Theatre in Alpine, Texas. That's when local landowners will be hosting a benefit dinner and dance for pronghorn restoration.
Pronghorn populations in the Trans-Pecos have experience unprecedented declines and are at an all time low of less than 4,800.
Responding to the crisis, West Texas landowners, sportsmen, civic leaders, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, concerned citizens, and researchers with the Borderlands Research Institute have rallied together to raise money to restock pronghorn to rangelands where their numbers have been depleted.
A surplus of pronghorn has been identified in the Texas Panhandle, where their populations have been increasing. The fundraising effort will not only benefit Trans-Pecos pronghorn populations, but will also relieve the pressure of growing populations that are depredating crops in the Panhandle.
All funds and donations from the benefit dinner and dance will be used to cover costs associated with restocking and monitoring pronghorn in the Trans-Pecos.
Local landowners will be serving-up locally grown ribeye steaks with all the fixings including baked potatoes, vegetables, iced tea and deserts. A cash bar will also be available.
Following dinner, musical entertainment will be provided by Craig Carter and the Spur of the Moment Band.
Tickets ($50 each) must be purchased in advance and can be obtained from the Alpine Chamber of Commerce, the Sul Ross State University's Range Animal Science Center, and other locations in Van Horn, Fort Davis, Marfa, and Fort Stockton. To purchase tickets online or for a list of additional sites to purchase tickets go to www.sulross.edu/brinrm/pronghorn.htm or call the Borderlands Research Institute at 432.837.8488.
Join us January 29, 2011 and help us restore pronghorn to the Trans-Pecos!
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Color me single, but there are a TON of attractive men walking around this planet. Everywhere I go I see cute guys and it makes being unattached pretty exciting. Every morning I burst out of my building and into a world of hunky babes. (Can we bring hunky back?)
Read Hot Hair Looks For Date Night
1. Coffee Shops: I love how much you can learn by where you see a hot speciman. Just one afternoon at my local Starbucks, I saw at least five cute guys, all sitting at their laptops, sipping on something hot and caffeinated. Sure, one was on Facebook reviewing photos from his crazy trip to Brazil, and another was surfing for ladies on a dating site, but whatever. Facebook means he's social and a dating site means he's eligible. So just sit in the leather chair next to his and do something subtle, like blow on your coffee and ask if he likes it hot.


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"Listen," my sister said, leaning close to my ear munching a crispy chunk of fried cod at the Anchor Café in Port au Choix, Newfoundland, "that's what fish and chips should sound like." For someone who's worked for 36 years at an iconic West Vancouver fish and chippery, that's a mighty big stamp of approval.
Welcome to the mindbending Rock, where otherworldly geology is the backdrop for a heady mix of words + music during the Writers at Woody Point.
The surge and surface current slosh me around like laundry in a spin cycle. I'm scuba diving on Gadd's Wall, a precipitous dive site in Bonne Bay, in Western Newfoundland's Gros Morne National Park, that just may be one of the top dives on the Rock.
What to feed a hungry angler... Fish, perhaps?15 Apr 2013
Trevor Pilgrim of Mayflower Adventures in Roddickton, NL, believes in giving his guests a hearty breakfast before he takes them out salmon fishing. One of his favourite haunts is Beaver Brook and its world-famous limestone cave, known as the Underground Salmon Pool.
The perfect place to stay for this western Newfoundland golf adventure is the Humber Valley Resort, and perhaps the best golf to be played on this side of the island is the River Course at the resort. The resort offers both an inn and chalets with seasonal rates. The chalets offer options to house large or small groups with all the comforts of a world-class golf destination.
Forget the Rockies. Winter blahs melt away as you hit the gas on a snowmobile and blast along ancient mountain ridges or wander through pristine woodlands in Newfoundland and Labrador.
A vast network of trails sprawls across more than 5,000 kilometres of natural beauty. It spans the former Canadian National Railway route, follows the foothills of the Long Range Mountains to a glacier-cut fjord in Gros Morne National Park, and crisscrosses Labrador's rolling tundra.
Cod tongue in cheek28 Feb 2013
When I ask the owner of a very local diner in tiny Port au Choix where the moose came from for the delicious moose burger I've just wolfed down, she tells me she hunted it herself. I clearly realize that dining in Newfoundland is not like anyplace else I've travelled before.
Head over heels in Newfoundland7 Feb 2013
The perception most of us have of Newfoundland is of a scenic wonder filled with rocky cliffs, green terrain and quaint seaside villages. It is not known as a haven for winter activity, but a visit to Western Newfoundland will obliterate any notion that Newfoundlanders are not just as much fun in the cold as in the sun. Even the province's jewel, Gros Morne National Park, offers visitors spectacular beauty when the temperature falls below freezing.
CONCHE, Newfoundland - I'm preparing to be drawn and quartered by my friends as we drive a long gravel road on the northeast tip of Newfoundland's rugged Great Northern Peninsula with no idea how far it is to the French Shore tapestries in Conche, an outport of 200 that had no road connection with the rest of the island until 1970.
If you have only a week to travel in Newfoundland, you must explore the Viking Trail.
(What I'm really thinking: Silly you. Why go all the way to Newfoundland and only stay a week?)
Outpost Expedition!10 Aug 2012
Big mountains, fjords, polar bears and Outpost Magazine = Summer 2012 Adventure Overload in Torngat Mountains National Park.
"What kinds of pie do you have tonight?" the man sitting by the window asked. He and I were both eating dinner in a café in the outport of Cow Head, N.L.
I heard the couple from Alberta grumbling about the Green Garden Trail a minute or two before I saw them.
"This is kind of rough going, isn't it," the man was saying to his significant other.
The woman agreed, but their voices trailed off suddenly as they saw me limping along with both knees heavily wrapped and leaning with determination on two walking poles.
Viva la Viking Trail13 Jun 2012
Newfoundland and Labrador's Viking Trail celebrates the place where the first Europeans to make landfall in the Western Hemisphere, Leif Erikson and the Vikings, came in contact with North America's native people. Around A.D. 1000, Erikson led an expedition that sailed from a Norse village in Greenland to the coast of Labrador then south to Newfoundland.
Don't forget to call ahead!7 Jun 2012
If you're planning to visit us this summer, remember to call now (if you haven't already!) to ensure any car rental, ferry bookings and accommodation. That way, your only responsibility upon arriving will be to have the most relaxing time possible…
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What do fish and brewis, cod tongues, toutons, Jiggs' dinner and moose meatballs have in common? They are just a few of the delicious dishes served in Labrador and Newfoundland. My only complaint after spending two weeks driving across Labrador and down the west coast of Newfoundland with my husband, Barrie, is that I put on more pounds than I care to divulge.
Cross Canada Cooks: Newfoundland and Labrador27 Apr 2012
The province of Newfoundland and Labrador teems with culinary traditions from the sea and the land...
Breaking the ice in Newfoundland9 Apr 2012
When the last of the pack ice disappears and St. John's harbour readies itself for summer traffic, one might be lucky enough to see an iceberg making its way behind the ships. The glaciers begin their parade down "iceberg alley" each April, slow moving and stately like German opera singers. It's a kind of magic, spotting one.
Snowshoeing in Gros Morne National Park28 Feb 2012
Winter is the best season to snowshoe through Newfoundland's rugged western coast.
Skiing the Rock - Newfoundland's Gros Morne15 Feb 2012
Newfoundland, a.k.a. "The Rock," (for reasons obvious to anyone who visits), is Canada's eastern most province. It is a land of anomalies. It is almost 2,500 miles closer to Europe than to Vancouver on the west coast of Canada. Despite being almost as large as Cuba, less than half a million residents call it home.


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Is that manasquan? And nice photos
in the soup: yes some of the photos are from manasquan
scotty: thanks for the feedback and i will keep that in mind in the future
nice shots- its always cool to see a local spot and try to see if you know anyone in the pics!! Thanks!


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OCALA, Fla. - A 22-weeks pregnant woman and her unborn child are in critical condition after she was stabbed with a filet knife more than 30 times by a family member in a dispute over a relative's estate, Ocala police said.
Samuel Cone II, 59, was arrested Monday on one count of attempted second-degree murder in the stabbing of Jill Feingold.
[Warning, content may be graphic: 911 call audio]
According to police, Feingold, 40, said she was in a bedroom at 1025 Northeast 12th Avenue in Ocala when her uncle, identified as Cone, stabbed her repeatedly.
Officers found Cone walking down the driveway of the home and he was taken into custody.
According to police, Cone said, "I'm sorry for all this. They took all I had." Cone also said," I know I'm going to the gas chamber," when he was arrested.
An Ocala police detective said the stabbing occurred as part of a family dispute about a relative's estate.
The home where the stabbing took place is not the residence of another family member, police said. The family was staying together at the residence to care for a sick elderly woman, who is the owner of the home.
Feingold was taken to Ocala Regional Medical Center and later transferred to Shands Hospital in Gainesville.
Local 6 spoke to the family, who says Feingold and the baby are OK.
Cone was booked into the Marion County Jail on no bond. Cone has previously been arrested for battery, aggravated assault and drug, according to records.
Feingold has previously been arrested for battery in 2008 and filed two domestic violence injunctions against an ex-husband and had a woman file an injunction against her in 2000.
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I'm now looking for some nice winter jacket. I remember you mentioned some brands considered preppy but aren't ( For example, j.crew and the north face). I don't see any big difference between Patagonia and The North Face in terms of brand concepts and products. Could you tell me why TNF is not a part of preppy brands, please? Maybe I don't quite grasp the idea of preppy.And:
For the past month, I traveled about England and Scotland. On such trips I always bring and wear my 30 year old Barbour Beaufort jacket. This trip, at two hunting and fly fishing lodges, I noticed many, many people wearing outerwear by The North Face. Typically a Denali fleece under a Barbour or under a shell by The North Face. These people were natives to Great Britain.
All of this brings me to the North Face Denali jacket of which I have several of and have found to have good qualities of very long wear, primarily due to the substantial polar-fleece fabric and the extra fabric layer on the elbow and shoulder area. I have found that Patagonia fleece tend to pill and fuzz in the elbow area. Your recent blog about Patagonia kelly green fleece got me thinking.
I know you have stated that The North Face is not preppy. Does this apply to the whole range or could the Denali jacket get special dispensation? : )It is time to open up the moot court. Patagonia vs. The North Face - which is preppier? And why?
Just a trend I noticed this year in Great Britain and I would like to know your thoughts, if any. Thank you.
Some sources:
- Patagonia at Amazon <Link>
- Patagonia <http://www.patagonia.com/us/home>
- North Face at Amazon <Link>
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by Keith Baker:
As an outdoors athlete and former outdoor business owner, I can offer some insight on the Patagonia/TNF question. Don't ask me to pick a favorite - I love them both in different ways.
Patagonia is definitely the "preppier" of the two companies, especially in the Lisa Birnbach granola preppy, Bohemian preppy senses. The company consciously pursues that image - Volvos, Birks, NPR, fly fishing. They are privately held and the founder/owner, Yvon Chouinard, says he will never take the company public so he will not be beholden to shareholders. He is an accomplished Alpinist, rock climber, surfer and fly fisherman and a god in this business.
The North Face appeals to more aspirational image-casers and logo-buyers because of their lower price points (the Denali jacket is the biggest player here). Even thought they have price-point items (for outdoor clothing and gear), many people continue to find TNF outside their budget. TNF still has a solid reputation in the mountaineering, skiing and outdoors sports fields because they do make technically superior products. Their image, especially in Summit Series (serious technical mountaineering clothing and gear) is more international and techie, and is well-earned. And, unlike Patagonia, TNF makes tents, sleeping bags, backpacks and other equipment. TNF is also a unit of publicly-held VF Corporation.
Despite TNF's superior technical image, Patagonia's products are technically sound and are of high quality, and they appeal to their own aspirational buyer - but their aspirational buyer is trying to convey a bit more than the typical TNF aspirational buyer. As Chouinard said a few years ago, "I know the closet many of our clothes ever get to their intended purpose is when an overweight, middle-aged man wears them when he drives his family from Manhattan to their country house for the weekend. But he has a dream: one days he is going to lose 30 pounds, he's going to get in shape and he is going climb Rainier. And I'm okay with that. Dreams keep us alive."
Definite nod to TNF on clothing for high-output activities like running, Nordic skiing, snowshoe racing, cycling, etc. They have dialed the marketing on that and have the Flight Series that covers the spectrum in an easy-to-understand way.
Both companies are environmentally responsible with a slight edge to Patagonia and have a stable of serious and accomplished outdoors athletes carrying their standards. Both help build the outdoors recreation industry and continue to attract people to the outdoors (remember Chouinard's story above).
As an illustration, my wife and I are driving up to Summit County this afternoon to ski Breckenridge, Copper and Vail for a few days. Our clothes, personal items and skis are packed in TNF Base Camp Duffels and ski bags. Our clothes are a mixture of mostly Patagonia with (in descending order) TNF, Mountain Hardwear and Marmot thrown in. Our gloves are from Black Diamond; skis, boots etc. from Black Diamond, Fischer, SCARPA and Garmont. Keep in mind, having been in the industry (I sold my business a few months ago) for many years, we could have anything from any brand we want.
As an aside, I drive a Ford F350 Super Duty PowerStroke because Mercedes AMG doesn't do a truck. The rack system is from Thule - of course. ^_^
Let's talk Nordic skiing and snowshoeing sometime!


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Have you got folk from Nottinghamshire ? My husband has so I was interested in this website. The first page introduction says it all really !!….
The Nottinghamshire Heritage Gateway is designed to provide a guide to the heritage resources of the county, and a history of Nottinghamshire featuring the latest research.
The information provided by the Gateway is arranged through a series of research pathways, organised into the following groups: places, people, themes and events. The pathways provide users with a brief overview of a subject area and a list of key resources for further research, arranged by type of source material.
The Gateway is being developed by The Thoroton Society of Nottinghamshire, and new pathways are added on a regular basis.


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A U-TURN over spending £20,000 on leasing an office in Birkenhead less than two miles from the town hall has been welcomed by members of the opposition.
Wirral Council came under fire for its decision to approve the two-year lease at Birkenhead fire station at a time when 500 jobs are to be axed in a bid to save £57m.
The £10,000-a-year lease would have allowed the authority's Birkenhead constituency committee to have a permanent base and will act as a location for future meetings.
A report published on the authority's website admitted that "no other options have been considered" as the council required the property for "operational purposes".
But Oxton Liberal Democrat councillor Stuart Kelly found this unacceptable and opted to use his "call-in" procedures to delay the decision and force further debate on the issue.
After receiving cross-party support from six other councillors, the decision was due to be looked at by a scrutiny committee but Wirral Council today announced it would not be approving the lease after all and will instead review other suitable council-owned premises.
In an email received by those involved in the call-in, it states: "This supersedes the original decision in that no lease is to be taken in respect of an office at the Birkenhead fire station as outlined in the report and instead a review is to be undertaken of other suitable council owned premises for the location of the constituency team.
"Discussions are ongoing with the chief executive and the lead signatory, who has been invited to withdraw the call-in, in view of it having been negated by the revised decision that has now been taken."
Cllr Kelly said: "I am delighted that the cabinet member has performed the U-turn and that the matter is going to be given some proper scrutiny and that other options are going to be looked at.
"The question has to be raised as to why that wasn't his first thought when the report was first put in front of him. The question also has to be raised about the decision making process.
"These are questions we will have to raise again in the future."
Cllr Kelly added: "I just have to convince them to keep Lyndale open now, cut the grass and keep the street lights on."
Green Party councillor Pat Cleary – one of those to sign the call-in – said: "I am pleased the cabinet has seen sense and I look forward to the outcome of the review which I trust will find a way to utilise existing council assets."
Chief Executive Graham Burgess said: "We have received representations from a number of councillors regarding occupying office space in Birkenhead Fire Station so the cabinet member has decided not to proceed and we are reviewing alternatives.
"We are always keen to ensure that we get value for money when looking at office space."


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Has anyone surfed a Kenny Brown shape?
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Has anyone surfed a Kenny Brown shape?
No, but back in the 80's I am pretty sure I saw Kenny bash a guy on the in the head with one at the jetties one day. I certainly could have been mistaken, might have been from a different shaper (what with the water in my eyes in all)... but the guy has been surfing there a long time and should have a good bead on the wave. Of course, you know, his family used to own Mr. Surf's back in its golden age.
I did not know that... I moved here two years ago and have been enjoying the swells down at the jetties every time it comes in and have started taking my son. I stopped by Tony's shop (the new owner of Mr. Surfs) and he is asking A-LOT for anything good and Laura down at Liquid Planet didn't have what I was looking for. I refuse to by a CNC Pop out from Ron Jon and no offence to RC but his boards are not meant to last. All of this led me to Kenny, I have to say he is a very friendly guy who knows his buisness. He is also shaping me a custom stick that both my son or I can ride at a solid price!
The Brown's were all very good to me and my friends while growing up there. I would certainly talk with Kenny. You can also check over here in Pensacola with Rick Bullock, The Yancy Spencer boards from Innerlight and Sean's boards from Waterboyz. It'd be worth a run over before buying.
Thank you very much! A buddy of mine used to shape for waterboyz, I didn't relize they were still around.


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Currently I running my site on webhosting pad. I am fed up of it because of CPU usage restrictions.
Can any one share any reliable/best webhost with reasonable price, who also offer good CPU usage??
You can try one.com, The cheapest web hosting ever !!!
Took a quick look at their site, but I didn't see where they state how many percent or MHz of CPU you will have. Do you have that information in hand? Also, how about your websites usage, can you provide more details please? That would help to consider if it's because of their restriction or your scripts.
The OP is aksing for a good webhost, not the cheapest one. Do you have experience with one.com?
All reputable and reliable shared hosting companies will restrict cpu usage. If they didn't they would not be reliable. Typical numbers are 10-15% limit over about an hours time. If you are doing more than that upgrade to vps or dedicated server, that or optimize current site
Most Shared Hosting providers will have limitations on the CPU usage resources. If you are peaking out on CPU usage I suggest you should consider upgrading to a small VPS.
... and I suggest that you review the hosts under consideration then use their chatpods or "tickets" to ask your question directly. That would give you TWO points to consider: (1) CPU usage limitations and (2) knowledgeable help staff/ticket response time. BOTH should be critical to you.
As for VPS, they also have limits as they share the CPU with other VPS accounts. If you demand a dedicated CPU then you are demanding a dedicated server.
I could see this from your webhost tos"CPU and Memory Limit: All accounts will be only allowed to use 10% of cpu and memory and can not exceed a session longer then 10 min. This includes all database uses, email, cron jobs, and any FTP sessions. " http://www.webhostingpad.com/abuseterms.html
You must be crossing these limits. Find out what type of processing is happening in your website that consumes more processing usage, determine how much is required. All shared web hosting services has limits on CPU and memory. Review with them before you signup.
Few I could suggest are best web hosts are SpeedHost, HostASP and HostGator. Review with them your requirement and signup
Those limits are pretty low. There are other inexpensive hosts that offer more generous limits.
Thanks to those who responded.
As the OP has never returned, there is little point in continuing to offer assistance. Thread closed.
As the OP has never returned, there is little point in continuing to offer assistance. Thread closed.


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The All-Arabian Rejects
From Uncyclopedia, the content-free encyclopedia
The All-Arabian Rejects (confuse them with The All-American Rejects and they'll bomb your local supermarket), also known as "Duck Soup", were formed in 1991 by Saddam "Da Bomb" Hussayn. They started out as a polka group, but later changed their tune to a Regional Mexican/Death Metal/Christian Rap format. The line-up, as of 1991, consists of:
- Saddam "Da Bomb" Hussayn on Lead Vocals/Baseball Bat/AK-47
- Funk Master Muhammed on the Turntables/Synthesizor
- Akbar Al-Jaheezee on Guitar
- Shavo Odadjian on Bass
- and Cameltoe Joe on Drums/Backing Vocals
The line-up has never changed, but has been threatened many times.
edit Their Rise To Fame
They were first recognized during the Gulf War, as Saddam's country was invading Kazakhstan. The United States crushed Saddam's forces, enraging him. He quickly assembled his band in his mom's basement/recording studio, and recorded their first full-length album, "DEATH TO AMERICA!!!!!". Despite the suggestive title, it sold millions of copies in Canada and the United States. The hit song "Drop A Bomb" was a No. 1 hit single in America as well as Uzbekistan and many other countries you don't give a shit about. In June 1992, they released the first part of a double-album, "BackaLacka Blues" and released the second part, "Worship Allah Mothafucka!", in November. "E5C4PE" was their attempt to sound cooler, and for a while, it worked. Their single "R-E-S-P-A-K-T" had almost constant airplay for a month after it's release. On the contrary, "1337 15 64Y" was a disaster. Many people were offended by this act of vulgar humor. Fans wondered what type of bomb had hit the All Arabian Rejects. After going on a brief hiatus to wreak havoc amongst their country, they released "Bombs Over Baghdad" as an attempt to bounce back. It sold over a kazillian-million-gillion billion-hunred-thousand-fifty-six point seven eight copies worldwide. "Christians Eat Babies And Set Kittens On Fire" also known as CEBASKOF, was another success. Even the Pope recommended this album to everyone. They released their hit single "0K, 50 1337 15N7 64Y" as an apology for their earlier album, "1337 15 64Y". Their last album, "Californicate Me Baby", brought tears to the eyes of fans everywhere, mostly from tear gas.
edit Discography
edit Albums
- DEATH TO AMERICA, March 1991
- BackaLacka Blues, June 1992
- Worship Allah Mothafucka!, November 1992
- E5C4PE, September 1993
- 1337 15 64Y, June 1994
- Bombs Over Baghdad, January 1996
- Christians Eat Babies And Set Kittens On Fire (CEBASKOF), April 2002
- Californicate Me Baby, December 2005
edit Singles
- DEATH TO AMERICA, February 1991
- Drop A Bomb, March 1991
- R-E-S-P-A-K-T, July 1993
- Cameltoe Joe's Song, November 1995
- Bombs Over Baghdad, January 1996
- BackaLacka Bi-Atch featuring Snoop Dogg, October 1997
- Nothin' but a T Thang, February 2002
- Diet Coke, November 2004
- 0K, 50 1337 15N7 64Y, March 2005
edit Lyrics
edit Drop A Bomb
Go ahead as you waste your days with thinking
We'll stay right in the mountain tops
Another day in this hideout would be stinking
But guess what I got!
Bombs in a little hole
More than this vest can hold
Even when Saddam is gone
Drop a bomb, drop a bomb like I know you do
Even when your bombs are gone
Praise Allah, Praise Allah just to make it through
Drop a bomb
Drop A bomb
So your camel ran away completely
America bombed my crib
I was a the leader of my country
Every night I eat spare rib
Got bombs in a little hole
More than this vest can hold
Even when Saddam is gone
Drop a bomb, drop a bomb like I know you do
Even when your bombs are gone
Praise Allah, Praise Allah like I know you do
Drop a bomb
Drop A bomb
(guitar solo)
Even when Saddam is gone
Drop a bomb, drop a bomb like I know you do
Even when your bombs are gone
Praise Allah, Praise Allah like I know you do
Drop a bomb
Drop A bomb
edit Downfall
While partying in one of Saddam's hideouts in early 2006, Hessian mercinaries caputured him, nailed him to a tree and left him to die. The rest of the guys were pretty bummed out, so they just dissolved the band and took up smoking marijuana.


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Maryellen Swanson first approached the Magnolia community in March, proposing that her business, The Potted Garden, redo the planters, which were dead, overgrown and full of trash.
Initially, Magnolia Chamber of Commerce president Heather Ussery had hoped the chamber would be able to secure a grant from the city to pay for it. Board members are still working on securing the grant for other projects, but they were able to get people to come forward in the meantime and sponsor the pots at $100 each. That money all goes directly to redoing and maintaining the pots.
Starting last week and finishing this Monday, April 14, Swanson and her assistant, Diane Pryor, a Magnolia resident, trimmed the existing plants and added new foliage and flowers. They have focused on planting perennials, which will be more economical, Swanson said.
Swanson and Pryor have also been cleaning up the curb areas along the village corridor. The Potted Garden has offered a special to nearby businesses for their different gardens and plantings.
The community is ecstatic, Pryor said. They've had people stop by to comment on the improved planters as they walked by.
"Magnolia village is such a beautiful place," Swanson said. "It's so nice to have plants that match."
The chamber always has more ideas for beautification efforts, Ussery said, but it doesn't have any other concrete plans yet.
"Everyone's been saying they look nice," Ussery said, adding that she thanks everyone who supported the effort with their donations.
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Jared Allen's hit on Lance Louis will cost Louis the rest of the 2012-13 season as the guard tore his ACL on the play. The same hit will cost Allen $21,000.
Allen hit Louis while blocking after an Antoine Winfield interception. Louis didn't see Allen coming, and his left leg was caught under him on the hit. Louis was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, and the Bears have since signed All-Pro guard Andre Gurode.
Many Chicago Bears, including head coach Lovie Smith weren't happy with the lick Allen put on Louis, deeming it illegal as he clearly left his feet, as well as hit him from the blindside.
"We have an injured player right now based on it," Smith said this week. "I think he could have gotten blocked a little bit differently, but that's about all I can probably say about it."
Allen said that he never goes head hunting, which is true if you check his track record since he entered the league. He claimed it wasn't intentional as he was only looking to spring Winfield down the sideline, trying to get Minnesota some points on the board.
Some thought he may receive a suspension for the hit, but the league didn't deem it worthy.
He called the injury unfortunate after the game, and the NFL has given him a big empty space in his wallet as a result.Tags: Andre Gurode, Antoine Winfield, Chicago, Chicago Bears, Football, Jared Allen, Lance Louis, Lovie Smith, NFL


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According to a story in this morning's Wall Street Journal, Apple is playing beat the clock before the release of the iPad, which is now just days away (16 to be exact). In recent weeks we've covered the many media outlets - from the New York Times to the WSJ - that have ramped up efforts to introduce dedicated apps and iPad-customized material. So far the efforts have even included the removal of Flash content from parts of major websites in order to accommodate the iPad.
But, as you may have noticed, while the interest among developers and major news outlets and publishers is substantial and will likely yield significant digital content offerings in the very near future, the iPad is now set for release without an immediate plethora of content. And it seems Apple is suddenly a bit concerned with what some are calling a "content shortfall."
The last-minute discussions show the complexities that Apple and Chief Executive Steve Jobs are facing in creating a networked multimedia device, which has pushed the company to pare back some of its initial intentions for the iPad's release.
Preliminary sales indicate a massive first wave of buying for the tablet. But with many more potential iPad buyers taking a wait and see approach to the tablet's arrival and the first round of customer reviews, Apple is presumably getting apprehensive about what some could perceive as a "lack of things to do" with the iPad until developers and other content providers sink their teeth into the tablet's revolutionary platform.
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Dinner series highlights locally-grown foods prepared by area chefs
Published: Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 6:01 a.m.
Last Modified: Friday, December 28, 2012 at 1:05 p.m.
In an age of preservatives, "pink slime" and pre-cooked meals, Swallowtail Farm wants to make you dinner.
If you go
What: Farm to Table dinner series
When: 4 to 9 p.m. Jan. 5
Where: Swallowtail Farm, 17603 NW 276th Lane, Alachua
Tickets: $75 per person. Proceeds go toward building a greenhouse. To purchase tickets, visit swallowtailcsa.com
Upcoming dinners
Schedule for upcoming Farm to Table dinners:
Feb. 16: Chase Rossi from The Top restaurant
March 23: Amanda Bisson and Jose Gonzalez from the two Jones restaurants
April 13: TBA
May 11: Patrick Jones, Gainesville Country Club
June 15: TBA
The Alachua group's Farm to Table seasonal dinner series, which begins Jan. 5, will feature four courses of local foods prepared by area chefs, served at a family-style harvest table.
Emily Eckhardt has farmed at Swallowtail for two seasons. She says the goal of the dinner series is to connect the farm with its surrounding community.
"It creates an opportunity for people to support the farm in a non-sweaty way," she says. "People are looking for a way to get further connected with the food culture here. It's such a beautiful space, and we're growing beautiful food."
Jane Nesbit, partner and landowner of Swallowtail Farm, says ticket sales for next month's dinner will be used to build a greenhouse, which is set to be complete before Jan. 5.
"People will see what their money has helped to fund," she says.
Eckhardt says dinner guests will first be treated to a snack, followed by a tour of the five-acre farm, before dinner is served. She says she hopes dinner guests leave with an appreciation for small-scale farming and the efforts of the farmers, as well as a personal connection with the land itself.
"It's easy to feel connected to this place," she says. "When people come here, they feel the energy we put into the place."
Leonardo's 706 Chef Mark Newman will prepare January's dinner. He says his restaurant has received food from Swallowtail twice a week for two years.
"It's a wonderful venue, they're great people and I have lots of fun doing this," he says.
In addition to Leonardo's 706, Swallowtail Farm sells food to several area restaurants, including The Top, The Jones Eastside and B-Side, Civilization, and Blue Highway Pizza. Their produce also can be found at local farmers markets, including the Union Street Farmers Market in downtown Gainesville on Wednesdays, the Tioga Monday Market, Thornebrook Shopping Village on Fridays, and the Haile Farmers Market on Saturdays.
Swallowtail Farm is based on community-supported agriculture (CSA), in which shareholders commit to supporting the farm for the entire season. In return for paying fees, shareholders receive vegetables, flowers, herbs and recipes every week. Swallowtail currently has 130 shareholders, up from 100 last year.
Noah Shitama started working at Swallowtail Farm in 2009. He says the benefits of CSA are numerous.
"Farmers are supported for their work and communities get to share in healthy, nutritious food," he said. "We feel very committed to the community we're feeding."
Shitama says one of the main consumer benefits of CSA is knowledge, both of how and where their food is grown and of the larger implications of our country's food production and distribution system.
"People's awareness of the unhealth of our current food system is growing. To be part of the solution to that problem is important," he says. "Your diet will change. Things will have totally different meaning once you know where your food is coming from."
Eckhardt says consumers also benefit from joining a CSA by learning about the seasonality and locality of food.
"It brings people down to earth," she says. "You can't always have what you want when you want it. People don't realize eggs are a seasonal food. Chickens aren't machines. It's something you lose sight of."
Eckhardt says she feels most grateful for her job when she hands a bag of food to a family with children.
"I think, 'These kids are being raised on quality food.' It makes me feel good," she says. "It's really rewarding work. We use our bodies; we use our minds. We get to be outside. We're providing a beautiful service. The greatest reward is when people appreciate our work."
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A historical weapons expert from Otley has spoken about his key role in working out the final moments of King Richard III.
Bob Woosnam-Savage was part of the team whose work led to this week's confirmation that a skeleton found beneath a Leicester car park was that of the last English monarch to die in battle.
Curator of European Edged Weapons at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds, Mr Woosnam-Savage used his expertise to piece together exactly how Richard probably died in the Battle of Bosworth Field.
He described his participation in the Leicester University-led investigation as "a privilege".
He said: "I was looking at the trauma of the skeleton, trying to identify which medieval weapons might have been used to inflict the wounds.
"The main ones were a halberd, which took a slice of his skull off at the back, and a puncture wound from a long-bladed dagger or sword.
"Those are the two wounds that would have proved fatal. The wounds that killed him, and most of those to the skull, are to the rear and I think that was deliberate, to keep his face undamaged so his identity couldn't be disputed."
Historical accounts say Richard III was slain while leading a mounted charge against Henry Tudor, after he got surrounded.
Mr Woosnam-Savage says the damage to Richard's skeleton is consistent with him being attacked from all sides, but also includes many injuries caused after death.
He said: "The skeleton bears other wounds which can only be explained as having been delivered after any armour was removed from the body.
"These 'insult injuries' might have included the small stab wound to the face; a stab in the back from behind, which struck a rib and, perhaps most tellingly, a stab wound, possibly delivered with a knife or dagger, to the buttocks."
Called in to examine the remains before Christmas, he found the circumstantial evidence for the skeleton being that of Richard III - which included its curvature of the spine and the battle wounds - compelling.
"We just had to wait for the scientific analysis to confirm it," he said.
"It's been a privilege to work on this, it's not every day you get to literally put a name and a face to a medieval king.
"It just shows there are still things out there to find and discover - this skeleton has been lying there for nearly 530 years."
Despite his recent high profile - Richard III: The King In The Car Park was shown on Channel 4 on Monday - Mr Woosnam-Savage has yet to be mobbed by local fans.
He said: "Some people in Otley know what I do, but not many. I go to Middlemiss butchers where we sometimes compare the best way of taking off a head, which gets me some strange looks!"


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The live linux distro installer for USB drives available at linuxliveusb.com is an easy way to get started with almost any distro of your choice. It will even download the most popular ones for you! I have installed BT4 final using this and it works great requiring no effort on my part! Now i know that may be a bad thing for a linux user but as far as I'm concerned if i can get stuff installed with the minimum effort then i can save my strenuous endeavours for other matters.
Now this set up gives you options to select for persistence and i duly went through those. But the only problem i have is ... no persistence. I installed Ubuntu using the same system and i had no problems with persistence. So I wondered if there is any kind soul out there who may have installed BT4 with persistence using Linux Live USB who can help me out.
I have already googled and searched this forum and others but haven't found the answer to my question. Thanks a lot to the BT4 guys for a tremendous distro. I'll be installing it permanently on this laptop once I have my new desktop machine built. In the meantime, I'd love to get persistence on this USB key. Be eternally grateful for any help. TYIA.
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SMWC - leading college in human resource management
May 20th, 2014 | SMWC
Preparing students for careers where they can make an immediate impact is the priority at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC). The College recently announced that the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has acknowledged that its Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management program has renewal of alignment with SHRM's "HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates." SMWC is one of only two Indiana colleges to meet the SHRM guidelines.
"This alignment with SHRM's HR curriculum guidelines is very important to employers," states Frank Whittle, assistant professor of business. "It communicates to the employer that a student graduating from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in human resource management will have the knowledge, skills and abilities to not only do every day human resource functions, but to think strategically as the organization moves forward."
SHRM is the world's largest HR membership organization devoted to human resource management. It is the leading provider of resources to serve the need of HR professionals and to advance the professional practice of human resource management.
The HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates were developed by SHRM to define the minimum HR content areas that should be studied by HR students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The guidelines -- created in 2006 and revalidated in 2010 and 2013 -- are part of SHRM's Academic Initiative to define HR education standards taught in university business schools and to help universities develop degree programs that follow these standards.
SMWC offers a degree in human resource management on campus and online.
"It is important to our students and employers to know the coursework is in alignment with these guidelines," states Whittle. "There are different certifications human resource professionals can achieve through a testing process. If they want to pursue certification distinction, then they will be will prepared through this program at SMWC."
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2011 Happiness Challenge: For those of you following the 2011 Happiness Project Challenge, to make 2011 a happier year — and even if you haven't officially signed up for the challenge — welcome! This month's theme is Time. Last week's resolution was to Re-evaluate your mantras. Did you try that resolution? Did it boost your happiness?
This week's resolution is to Suffer for fifteen minutes.
If you want to read more about this resolution, check out…
Do you have trouble sticking to your resolutions? Turns out it really does matter.
Get rid of things that don't work.
Photographs make me happy, but they're also making me miserable.
(Notice that this post was from three years ago.)
Have you ever had a similar experience — having a task so huge and daunting that you just couldn't bear to begin it? What strategy did you use finally to tackle it? And am I the only one who has been haunted by my gigantic archives of digital photos?
If you're new, here's information on the 2011 Happiness Challenge. It's never too late to start! You're not behind, jump in right now, sign up here. For the Challenge, each week I'll post a video suggesting a resolution for you to consider. For more ideas for resolutions to try, check out the archives of videos here.
* I loved seeing this video — after a fan yells out "I learned to play guitar on that song!" Paul Simon asks her to come up on stage to play it. Look at her hands shake when she's first up there! And then she plays so well.
That video make me very happy, and it also reminded me of one of my all-time favorite videos: Funny or Die's video of Jewel singing karaoke in disguise.
* Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel. To get the weekly video by email, right in your email in-box, you can:
— On the GretchenRubin channel page, after you subscribe, click "Edit Subscription" and check the box, "Email me for new uploads." Or…
— Go to your main drop-down box, click "Subscriptions," find the GretchenRubin channel, click "Edit Subscriptions," and check "Email me for new uploads" there.
To get the audio podcast of the video:
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Mountain Safety
Like a Rolling Snowball...
We are committed to the environment and safety in everything we do. From day-to-day operations to long-term planning, we're always keeping your safety and our environment's best interests in mind. Maybe that's why we've won numerous awards for outstanding dedication to safety and the environment. Remember, respect gets respect. Here are some great tips to ensure you have the very best and safest time possible while up here.
Sierra has added several areas to the mountain called slow zones which visibly designate an entire run or area as a "go slow area". These zones are signed with 15 mph speed limits and are patrolled by Ski Patrol and Mountain Safety.
One of the slow zones is Sugar N' Spice, a 2.5 mile beginner run that starts at the very top of the mountain, allowing beginner skiers and riders to access the mountain via Grandview Express and take in the spectacular views from the top. Other slow zones include the beginner runs of Ego, Corkscrew, Echo and Lower Sleighride. Together, the slow zones provide an easy way down on speed-controlled runs offering beginner skiers and riders or families with young children a non-intimidating route down the slopes.
Remember, you can't have love without a little R-E-S-P-E-C-T.
Heads Up – Know the Code, It's Your Responsibility
Skiing can be enjoyed in many ways. At ski areas you may see people using alpine, snowboard, telemark, cross country and other specialized ski equipment, such as that used by disabled or other skiers. Regardless of how you decide to enjoy the slopes, always show courtesy to others and be aware that there are elements of risk in skiing and snowboarding that common sense and personal awareness can help reduce. Know your ability level and stay within it. Observe Your Responsibility Code listed below and share with others on the slopes the responsibility for a great snowsports experience.
1) Your Responsibility Code
- Always stay in control, and be able to stop or avoid other people or objects.
- People ahead of you have the right of way. It is your responsibility to avoid them.
- You must not stop where you obstruct a trail, or are not visible from above.
- Whenever starting downhill or merging into a trail, look uphill and yield to others.
- Always use devices to help prevent runaway equipment.
- Observe all posted signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.
- Prior to using any lift, you must have the knowledge and ability to load, ride, and unload safely.
2) Freestyle Terrain Areas
Freestyle Terrain Areas are designated with an orange oval and may contain jumps, hits, ramps, banks, fun boxes, jibs, rails, half pipes, quarter pipes, snowcross, bump terrain, and other constructed or natural terrain features. Prior to using Freestyle Terrain, you are responsible for familiarizing yourself with Freestyle Terrain and obeying all instructions, warnings, and signs. Freestyle skills require maintaining control on the ground, and in the air. Use of Freestyle Terrain exposes you to the risk of serious injury or death. Inverted aerials are not recommended. You assume the risk.
Freestyle Terrain has designations for size - Small features, Medium features, and Large features. Start small and work your way up. Designations are relative to this ski area.
- MAKE A PLAN. Every time you use freestyle terrain, make a plan for each feature you want to use. Your speed, approach, and take off will directly affect your maneuver and landing.
- LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP. You are responsible for inspecting Freestyle Terrain before initial use and throughout the day. The features vary in size and change constantly due to snow conditions, weather, usage, grooming, and time of day. Do not jump blindly. Use a spotter when necessary.
- EASY STYLE IT. Always ride or ski in control and within your ability level. Do not attempt Freestyle Terrain unless you have sufficient ability and experience to do so safely. You control the degree of difficulty you will encounter in using Freestyle Terrain, both on the ground and in the air.
- RESPECT GETS RESPECT. Respect Freestyle Terrain and others. Only one person on a feature at a time. Wait your turn and call your start. Always clear the landing area quickly. Respect all signs and do not enter Freestyle Terrain or use features when closed.
3) Lift Safety.
Be advised that you cannot board a lift unless you have sufficient physical dexterity, ability, and knowledge to negotiate or to use such lift safely, or until you have asked for and received information sufficient to enable you to load, ride, and unload the lift safely. You may not use a lift or any ski trail when under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
4) Caution.
Be cautious of snowcats, snowmobiles, and snowmaking that may be encountered at any time.
5) Slow Zones.
Certain areas (highlighted on the map) are designated as SLOW ZONES. Please observe the posted slow zone areas by maintaining a speed no faster than the general flow of traffic. Fast and aggressive skiing and riding will not be tolerated.
6) Helmet Use.
Helmets are a smart idea. Sierra encourages you to educate yourself on the benefits and limitations of helmets. If you choose to wear one, please ski or ride as if you are not wearing one. Every winter sport participant shares responsibility for his or her safety and for that of others using the ski area facilities.
7) Backcountry Warning.
The ski area assumes no responsibility for skiers or riders going beyond the ski area boundary. Areas beyond the ski area boundary are not patrolled or maintained. Avalanches, unmarked obstacles, and other natural hazards exist. Rescue in the backcountry, if available, will be costly and may take time.
8) Animals at the Mountain.
Dog is man's best friend. And we agree. But bringing your dog or other pets to Sierra is not encouraged. Not all of our guests like animals, and we like to respect all guests. So please keep your pet home if possible. If you must bring your pet to the mountain, please be aware that they must be on a leash and controlled at all times, and they are prohibited from coming into the base area or on the mountain. We appreciate your cooperation.
Avalanches are an inherent risk of the sport due to the nature of snow and its application on steep, mountainous terrain. Avalanche Safety Tips »
The above information is officially endorsed and prepared by the National Ski Areas Association.
Powder & Deep Snow Safety Tips
The most important prevention step is to remain on groomed runs (see Groomed and Ungroomed Trails section), resisting the urge to ski or snowboard through the trees during deep powder conditions, no matter how inviting the untracked powder looks. Off-piste skiing/riding (defined as areas that may be off-trail and may or may not be within the ski area's boundary) is extremely difficult and for experts only. Unmarked hazards and obstacles of all types, downed trees, stumps, rocks, boulders, and creeks are to be expected, and may be located anywhere throughout off-trail areas, and are dangerous. These areas are not regularly patrolled and are to be entered at your own risk. If you choose to ski or snowboard in the ungroomed, deep snow areas including gladed tree areas, remember:
1) Partner Up!
It is critical to ski or ride with a partner who remains in visual contact at all times. In many cases, some of the deaths which have occurred due to tree well or deep snow immersion incidents may have been avoided had:
- the person been with a partner
- the partner saw the person fall and
- the partner was close enough to assist digging the victim out in a timely manner.
It does NO GOOD for your safety if you are under the snow and your partner is waiting for you at the bottom of the lift. If you have any question about what a "timely manner" is to assist someone in a tree well or deep snow, hold your breath now as you are reading this and the amount of time until you need air is approximately how much time your partner has to help get you out of danger. Other factors such as creating an air pocket or the nature of how you fall into the well may extend this critical timeframe.
VISUAL CONTACT means stopping and watching your partner descend at all times, then proceeding downhill while he or she watches you at all times. IF YOU LOSE VISUAL SIGHT OF YOUR PARTNER, YOU COULD LOSE YOUR FRIEND.
2) Carry Backcountry gear and wear a helmet.
Carry the same personal rescue gear as backcountry skiers or snowboarders:
- Transceiver
- Shovel
- Probe
- Whistle
3) If you are a skier, remove your pole straps.
If you are a skier, remove your pole straps before heading down a powder slope. Trapped skiers have difficulty removing the pole straps, which can hamper efforts to escape or clear an air space to breathe.
What If I Go Down?
- If you are sliding toward a tree well or a deep snow bank, do everything you can to avoid going down: grab branches, hug the tree, or anything to stay above the surface.
- If you go down, resist the urge to struggle violently. The more you struggle, the more snow will fall into the well from the branches and area around the well and compact around you.
- Instead of panicking, try first to make a breathing space around your face. Then move your body carefully in a rocking manner to hollow out the snow and give you space and air.
Hopefully, your partner will have seen what happened and will come to your rescue within minutes. If not, experts advise staying calm while waiting for assistance. Survival chances are improved if you maintain your air space. Over time, heat generated by your body, combined with your rocking motions, will compact the snow, and you may be able to work your way out.
Avalanches and immersion in snow are an inherent risk of the sport due to the nature of snow and its application on steep, mountainous terrain. More information at www.treewelldeepsnowsafety.com or www.avalanche.org.
Content by Mt. Baker Ski Area, Inc. 2006
Excerpts from article written by Robert Cadman, PhD
Avalanche Safety Tips
While snow safety and avalanche mitigation efforts help reduce the risk of avalanches, avalanches and snow slides may occur at ski areas, both inside and outside of the posted boundaries. Avalanches are an inherent risk of the sport due to the nature of snow and its application on steep, mountainous terrain.
Become educated on how to reduce the risk of injury or death from avalanches through your own actions and awareness.
- Always ski with a partner and keep them within your sight lines at all times
- Obey all signs and closures
- Carry avalanche equipment such as beacons or transceivers, reflectors, probes, and shovels when skiing or riding in areas where avalanches may occur
- Wear a helmet, or seriously consider it
Visit www.avalanche.org or contact Sierra-at-Tahoe Ski Patrol for further information on the risks and prevention of avalanche-related injuries or death.
* View avalanche conditions courtesy of Sierra Avalanche Center. Click HERE for more details.
Sierra Avalanche Dogs
Not only do the Sierra Avalanche Dogs put smiles on countless faces, they also save lives. Sierra Avalanche Dogs Inc. is a 501 C-3 non-profit that was initiated in the 2011/12 ski season. The purpose of the fund is to help with the maintenance and training of the Avalanche Rescue Dog Teams at Sierra-At-Tahoe. Our Dog Teams are trained to a high level of competence, in both dog and handler, increasing the potential for live recovery of humans in the event of an avalanche incident. Our program is structured on the Switzerland Standards for Avalanche Rescue Dog Training. The dogs also provide avalanche awareness through education at local schools and public relations.
For more information and to help maintain the history of highly trained and committed Avalanche Rescue Dogs at Sierra-at-Tahoe visit http://sierraavalanchedogs.org.
Buy Sierra Avalanche Dog T-Shirts HERE.
Smart Style
The National Ski Areas Association and Burton Snowboards have developed the "Smart Style" Freestyle Terrain Safety initiative, a cooperative effort to continue the proper use and progression of freestyle terrain at mountain resorts, while also delivering a unified message that is clear, concise, and effective.
There are four main messages that are associated with Smart Style:
Every time you use freestyle terrain, make a plan for each feature you want to use. Your speed, approach, and take off will directly affect your maneuver and landing.
Scope around the jumps first, not over them. Know your landings are clear and clear yourself out of the landing area.
Start small and work your way up. (Inverted aerials not recommended.)
From the lift line through the park.
Learn more about the Smart Style terrain park safety initiative by watching the Smart Style Video!


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News Release
Larimer County Holds Budget Hearings Nov. 18 & 21
Department: Board of County Commissioners
Release Date: Nov 14, 2013
CONTACT:Board of County Commissioners, 970-498-7010, email@example.com
Linda Hoffmann, County Manager, 970-498-7004, email@example.com
FROM: Deni La Rue, Community Information Manager, 970- 498-7150, email@example.com
The Board of Larimer County Commissionersis seeking public input on the proposed 2014 Larimer County Budget for county services. Public Hearings in Fort Collins and Estes Park take place on Monday, November 18 in Fort Collins and on Thursday, November 21 in Estes Park. The public is encouraged to attend, watch on local cable TV or stream on the internet. People can make live comments, call in or send an email comment or question.
- Fort Collins Hearing – Monday, November 18, 2013 – 6:30p.m. on cable TV channels 14 in Fort Collins and 16 in Loveland and Berthoud. The hearing takes place in Fort Collins at 200 West Oak St., 1st floor Hearing Room. Viewers can call-in comments at 970-498-7016, and email in questions at email@example.com and listen to the Internet stream at: http://larimer.org/bcc/broadcast.cfm. The public is encouraged to attend.
- Estes Park Hearing – Thursday, November 21, 2013 – 6:30p.m. – on cable TV channel 12 in Estes Park. The hearing takes place at the Estes Park Municipal Bldg., Board Chambers, 170 MacGregor Ave. Viewers can email in questions or comments during the hearing at firstname.lastname@example.com. The public is encouraged to attend.
Other methods to get budget input to the Board of County Commissioners:
- E-mail the County Commissioners at firstname.lastname@example.com
- Write the Commissioners at: PO Box 1190, Fort Collins, CO 80522
- Phone the Commissioners at: 970-498-7010
Copies of the 2014 Proposed Budget are available at the Larimer County Budget Office, 200 West Oak Street, Fort Collins, Colorado (phone 498-7017). Copies are also sent to local public libraries, local radio & television stations and local newspapers. The Budget Adoption Hearing is set for Thursday, December 19 at 2p.m. in the 1st floor hearing Room at 200 West Oak St., Fort Collins.
You can view the Proposed Budget at: http://larimer.org/budget/2014budget.


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The Cook's Illustrated Cookbook (autographed copy) Giveaway
Over the summer, I found out that America's Test Kitchen is located right down the road from where I live. It's literally less than a 10 minute walk from my house. I had no idea. But since then, I've been building a relationship with the folks down there and I've even got a good friend (Megan) who works there!
A few weeks before the holiday season hit, ATK hosted a private reception at the Test Kitchen to celebrate the launch of The Cook's Illustrated Cookbook. I had a great time at the reception. You can check out the photos from the reception on the ATK Facebook page. As part of the goodie bag at the end of the night, we all got to bring home a copy of The Cook's Illustrated Cookbook which had been autographed by none other than Christopher Kimball himself!
Because my cookbook collection is out.of.control on top of the fact that I have about five other Cook's Illustrated cookbooks, I've decided to pass this copy along to one of you!
Giveaway rules (CLOSED):
– Winner will be chosen using Random.org
– US shipping addresses only
– Giveaway is open until 11:59 PM EST on Wednesday, January 4th (that's today!)
– Mandatory first entry: answer the following question: What's your favorite cookbook in your collection?
– For an additional (optional) entry, Tweet the following "I want to win an autographed copy of The Cook's Illustrated Cookbook from @beantownbaker www.beantownbaker.com" (leave a separate comment saying you Tweeted about the giveaway)
Note: America's Test Kitchen has no idea I'm doing this giveaway. I enjoy their cookbooks and wanted to share one of them with you!
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