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(This is the prologue to The Summoner)
It was during simpler times, when the world was younger and history had not yet been written. Traditions were passed on verbally from father to son for generations. Everyone would gather around the evening cook fires, and then tales of yore, legends of the Elder Days, and genealogies of forgotten names and times would be told. This was so no one would forget who they were or where they came from.
But of all the stories, of all the myths and legends and prophesies that came down through the years, the favorite tale of all was The Summoner. From the youngest child to the oldest great grandparent, all ears would turn to the Narrator of the Fable of the Summoner, and the End of the Dark Years, and the Final Banishment of the Evil. This is that story.
When Raven's family is taken captive by the hordes of the evil lord N'atax, her only desire is to rescue them before they reach the dreaded castle Axtalia. But, as she pursues them through the lands of Arth, aided by her friend Le-thon, she realizes that her true destiny could be far more than she had ever imagined. All the peoples of Arth have waited ages for the fulfillment of the Great Prophecy. Is she the one?
N'atax has released his horrible army of Boar-riders and Evils, flooding the land with destruction and despair. Their only purpose is to bring back captives for torture and death. His intent is to rid the lands of Arth once and for all of the Royal Families, thus putting an end to this foolish belief of the warrior that is to come and destroy him!
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So, he thought, it is true. The time has now come! The Summoner has arrived!
Delton started to mumble something, but Honol signaled for him to remain quiet. Then they began the ritual of Quam Giltee. In an ancient tongue that only a few now knew, the priests spoke in hushed tones over the child. They blessed her and her parents. As the ritual was performed, the brothers constantly glanced at each other.
seemed to be flying from eye to eye. Both knew the meaning of this child's arrival to the lands and the peoples of Arth. So, it was with the greatest expectation that they waited for the name the parents had chosen for their daughter. Sparks
"Now, T-legen and Bea-Kel, we have come to the closing ritual of Quam Giltee. Do you have a chosen name?" asked Honol. The parents looked at each other, and then T-legen spoke.
"Yes. We have chosen Rea'atee. She is our little princess."
Both priests gasped. Although Rea'atee meant "princess" in their common tongue, it had quite a different meaning in the ancient languages that they used in the ceremony. The name meant "Chosen One". Shivers went up and down their spines! The hair on their bodies tingled with excitement. Again the eyes of the two priests met.
So, she is the One!
The very air seemed filled with the sense of expectations. Time seemed to stand still in that little ceremonial room. Honol turned to the babe in his hands, holding her up and observing her face to face. Delton stood close by. He was shaking like a leaf in the evening breeze.
"Rea'atee!" whispered Honol, as he finished the ceremony.
"You have finally arrived!"
She broke through the surface of the lake, and what appeared above the water was terribly wondrous and beautiful. Golden, rippling hair floated in the evening breeze. Her flashing blue green eyes sparkled and dazzled the onlookers like piercing arrows. Her skin was the purest of white like fresh mountain snow. It had a light of its own that shown from within. Her raiment was of marvelous flowing robes covered with gemstones that endlessly changed colors as she moved. The air was now filled with ripples and swirls of multiple colors like a living rainbow. Her voice went on continuously, enchanting and hypnotizing them. Her feet and lower legs could not be seen, for they were hidden by the foaming wake of her movement as she approached the shore where Raven and Le-thon stood.
Underneath, unseen by those caught in the web of her lies, was a monster terribly horrifying beyond words. She was huge, and looked like a living plant, having many trailers, roots, and shoots that hung down. She used them to propel herself through the lake, and to capture her prey. Many of her victims were still there, having been drowned while entangled in her roots. Their bodies were slowly digested to feed her hulking mass. The bits of the rotting flesh that she let fall was fed on by the tiny lighted creatures. She affectionately called them Nadols. They served her and delighted in their dance of death for all who came to the shores of her lake.
Slowly both Raven and Le-thon gave in to the trance. The Lady of the
Lake was now only twenty paces away. Awestruck at her beauty and her voice of enchantment, the duo went face down into the water. Strangling trailers and shoots flowed across the surface of the lake like a swarm of living eels. They were quickly entangled in their deathly hold. Neither struggled nor put up any resistance. Even the normal fight of the body being drowned was gone as they were pulled under the surface of the lake.
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Professor Michael D.C. Drout of Wheaton College immerses listeners in the extraordinary legacy of Viking civilization, which developed in what is now Scandinavia during the early Middle Ages. During the course of these lectures, Professor Drout explores how these peoples conquered all of Northern Europe, traveled as far as Byzantium in the East and North America in the West, and left a literary legacy that includes numerous works studied and enjoyed to this day.
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- Margaret
- 23-12-2012
Best download in months!
This is the fourth course by Professor Drout I've listened to and this may be my favorite. He enthusiastically covers the history of the culture, (religion, literature, language) and the politics of the Vikings (which he explains was a word that originally meant "a man who keeps his boat tied up in the creek behind his farm") and also their importance to European history as a whole.
He touches on a wide variety of subjects. But the lectures fly by and I found myself wishing the course was longer. I was never bored and I will re-listen to it several more times. I highly recommend this course.
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- Kathleen
- 01-09-2013
Vikings in a Cultural Context
What did you love best about The Modern Scholar: The Norsemen - Understanding Vikings and Their Culture?
I loved all of the connections that Drout made. I've been on a medieval northern Europe kick after listening to a series of lectures on JRR Tolkein (and HIS connection to the medieval world) by Corey Olsen (one of which included a guest lecture by Professor Drout). I just love how Drout shows the evolution of our understanding of Vikings and their culture. He does a great job of connecting literature with actual events, as well as how those ideas developed into other pieces of art. Some other posts mentioned the lack of history, but the reading the literature is HOW we come to understand the history, so I feel that I got plenty of historical context here. I look forward to listening to other lectures by Mr. Drout.
What other book might you compare The Modern Scholar: The Norsemen - Understanding Vikings and Their Culture to and why?
Exploring JRR Tolkein's The Hobbit: Tolkein, the medievalist that he was, funneled many Norse ideas into his works. Obviously, that makes a connection to this set of lectures, as far as subject matter is concerned, but I'd compare the style of the book to these lectures, as well. Both authors are enthusiastic, interesting, and complete, without being confusing.
What about the narrator's performance did you like?
The narrator was enthusiastic and easy-to-follow. Of course, it helps that it was also the writer of the material. I felt like I was in a class with my favorite professor. Also, it was fantastic to hear Old Norse spoken aloud.
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
- Marc
- 17-01-2015
Crash Course on Norsemen and Norsewomen
What did you love best about The Modern Scholar: The Norsemen - Understanding Vikings and Their Culture?
I have done a lot of recherche on "Nordic Culture" over the last 20 years and expected this course to "refresh" me from a different perspective. That is exactly what it did. I remembered why I got interested in those strange, funny, furious, free people. Michael Drout seems to "love" them just as well, his will to bridge the gap of time by trying to vocalize the language, his energy (though ignoring time frames and differences in geographic contexts) and the well delivered lectures (often starting with a common misconception / icon that is then revealed as a translation flaw or just poet's invention) make this course a must-have.
The course is short, much too short to even do the topic justice that Mr. Drout touches. This becomes more and more obvious when he constantly takes a short cut saying "but I won't get into this any further here" in the saga-related chapters.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
Mr. Drout himself mentions that he would love to see movies being created from some of the sagas he quotes. While understanding why he feels this way, I cannot quite agree: Modern movies are based on very simple, very straight ideas and seemingly try to avoid ANY thinking on the audience's side. This approach obviously would never work with one of Mr. Drout's beloved Scandinavian sagas and he would most likely regret having mentioned his wish if he saw "Hollywood" picking up the idea :-)
That said, a tag line - provocative, sure - could be: They've been there, they've done that. All of it.
Any additional comments?
I love Mr. Drout's performances of Nordic and Germanic languages, although (being German) I did have my difficulties actually understanding some of the Germanic parts :-D
Nevertheless, by reciting (more or less original) texts Mr. Drout manages to give the listener a glimpse of the FEEL of how those people were, since your (spoken) language really tells a lot about you.
I would have wished for more details, especially on the differences between geographically separated groups of people. My own studies prepared me with some (good and bad) prejudices that I would have loved to challenge, alas there was no time.
Yes, the course does concentrate on literature - and is right in doing so, since archaeological proof is sparse. But there IS material that could be discussed. You CAN learn a lot about the life of someone if you have access to his clothing, the way he/she built houses and villages. There IS evidence that could have served the headline of this course better than written material that was created hundreds of years after the fact.
This topic is widely discussed among historians, and unfortunately Mr. Drout seems to ignore this, delivering what he considers "facts" as "reliable", even basing social critics on his personal view of (out of time frame) "constructed" literature. This was what I found disappointing, since it represents a branch of history education that does not care about facts. In other words: Written history is always faked by "victors". You don't get to hear the "other side" and, except in a very few side notes, Mr. Drout seems to ignore that "Understanding Vikings" (etc) is a more than questionable undertaking if your material is solely created by strangers, foreigners and people who did not understand (and did not WANT to understand) the social, philosophical and religious systems they were mocking about.
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- josh
- 01-01-2013
Drout Does it Again! Amazing!
Michael Drout is my personal favorite in the Modern Scholar series. Everything he does is fun and he usually speaks in some crazy language that makes your mouth gap in awe. If interested at all in the Vikings get it. Well worth the credit.
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
- 10-07-2017
stories of the Norse
map to in depth with this book. it is more lectures than knowledge. ending in a lot of stories from sagas that were written down. not sure what to believe
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- horoscopy
- 25-01-2016
Too Much Literature & Grammar! (of all things)
Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?
was wanting a history & was interested in the culture aspect too...but seems like most, if not all of the recording is on very technical aspects of Norse literature. And even if I was interested in the Literature as much...there is too much emphasis on small technical grammar of all things!
Would you be willing to try another book from Professor Michael D.C. Drout? Why or why not?
he seems intelligent and talented ...but I would prefer someone who is more into history and the meaning of the word culture...not a grammar teacher of Norse literature. (which he apparently seems to be)
Have you listened to any of uncredited's other performances before? How does this one compare?
this is second one by same professor...the other I listened to was on the Anglo Saxons. seems similar in content to this one.. (except focusing on Anglo Saxon literature and grammar)
Do you think The Modern Scholar: The Norsemen - Understanding Vikings and Their Culture needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?
it needs to be retitled "The Norsemen: their Literature and Grammar"
Any additional comments?
it needs to be retitled "The Norsemen: their Literature and Grammar"
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
- EmilyK
- 28-07-2018
great professor on Norse culture
Highly recommended for all Great Courses/ Modern Scholars fans. He's one of the best professor-lecturers and this course was very interesting. Because there is little written record of the Viking Age, this focused on the literary and cultural history through the sagas and related sources. While my son was mildly disappointed this wasn't straight history, anyone who loves mythology and literature -- or just the lectures of a sterling professor -- will enjoy this a lot. He's funny, keeps your interest, and has a pleasant voice to listen to. I'm looking forward to checking out his other lecture series.
- Joe Bloggs
- 09-05-2018
True insight into Viking Culture
I absolutely love listening to Professor Drout give his insights into Viking culture. It's clear he has more knowledge than ten of these audio books could contain. It would be impossible to explain whole saga's in a short lecture, but Drout gives perfect examples that help us gain real insight into such a fascinating culture.
There is history, but it's not a simple list of who conquered what and when, that would be rather pointless. We see how the Vikings changed over the years, from the first raiding parties to farmers in Iceland. Drout points out things like the fact that William the Conqueror was from a Viking settlement himself, so his conquest of England in 1066 didn't really end Viking rule.
The only bad thing about this lecture series is it wasn't long enough. I want more!
- Janushka,
- 28-02-2018
Concise. Informative. Captivating. I listened to parts of it twice. I'm looking for more lectures by this professor.
- Amazon Customer
- 09-10-2017
A nice start to the Norse ideology/culture
This is a nice start to learning about Norse ideology and culture. Loved that the speaker spoke parts in old Norse.
- forester
- 01-06-2016
Much enjoyed, learnt a great deal
If you could sum up The Modern Scholar: The Norsemen - Understanding Vikings and Their Culture in three words, what would they be?
Entertaining, informative, precise
Any additional comments?
Gives real insight into the Viking culture dispels many myths about them, I ma very glad I got the book.
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Post-graduation to-do list includes political office run
Political Science major Mark Solano gives himself 9 years to complete major goals
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Mark Solano has a nine-year plan and a long to-do list.
Celebrate his 21st birthday. Check.
Graduate from the University of Houston this spring with a bachelor's degree in political science. Check.
Run for a seat on the Pearland City Council. Check.
By his 30th birthday, Solano plans to have served both as mayor of Pearland, the Houston-area suburb where he grew up, as well as a state senator in the Texas legislature. And that is just the beginning of his political aspirations.
"When I was a little kid, I told my parents that I was going to be president one day," said Solano. "Today, I am doing so much that they often tell me to slow down."
Solano spent his time at the University of Houston preparing for life after college.
As a transfer student, he quickly identified the Student Government Association as the organization he wanted to join.
"I had to summon up my courage to travel to the basement of the UC and let the individuals in the SGA offices know that I was interested in participating in SGA," said Solano. "Over the next few months, I met with SGA officers and, eventually, was confirmed by the SGA senate as the Director of External Affairs."
Cedric K. Bandoh, University of Houston Student Body President said, "Mark is an extremely hardworking student leader that is dedicated to initiatives geared at improving the lives of his fellow students and community members."
Solano juggled in his senior year his full-time academic responsibilities and his SGA position as a liaison between the university community, other universities, the City of Houston, Harris County, and the State of Texas.
"My job is to let government officials know that UH is the new standard of Tier One universities," said Solano. "With our proximity to institutions, such as the Texas Medical Center, and the oil and gas industries, UH is a funnel of success for students entering the work force."
Three assistant directors worked with Solano and, together, the team advocated on behalf of UH students on issues concerning higher education. They also assist UH administration with government and community relations matters.
In February, Solano was part of a contingent of UH students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community supporters that traveled to Austin to meet with legislators at the state Capitol. The group from UH is part of an initiative called "Invest in Texas." The movement is a statewide coalition of students dedicated to advocating for higher education across Texas.
"We want to ensure that any budget cuts are fair, equitable and balanced," said Solano. "We do not want the Texas legislature to cut UH short in terms of funding."
In addition to his role with SGA, Solano is also very active with the Houston Rotary Club, an organization that he credits for inspiring him to go to college in the first place. He is the president of Rotaract, a Rotary-sponsored service club for people ages 18 to 30.
Rotary's main objective is service — in the community, in the workplace, and around the globe. The clubs are open to people of all cultures and ethnicities and are not affiliated with any political or religious organizations.
"I first got involved with Rotary when I was in high school," said Solano. "I graduated from Pearland High School in 2009. After graduating, I began attending San Jacinto Community College and I started the Rotary Club there. This organization has opened so many doors for me – I've made some truly meaningful relationships."
When it was time for Solano to transfer from San Jacinto to a four-year university, he toured several schools throughout Texas.
"I discovered that no other schools had the student diversity that University of Houston had," said Solano. "In addition, UH just made me feel welcomed... It was like home away from home."
Solano's to-do list has some other entries that he's eager to check off as completed – winning a seat on the Pearland City Council and enrolling in graduate school to earn a Master's degree in International Relations.
His SGA colleague, Student Body President Cedric K. Bandoh is confident Solano has what it takes to accomplish his goals.
"Mark has a bright future ahead of him," Bandoh said. "He's intelligent, motivated, and has his heart in the right place in terms of serving his peers. If elected, I know he will continue his good work for the citizens of Pearland."
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Many Christians will back to eating chocolate, hopping back on Facebook and, yes, eating meat with Easter upon us today.
I may not love baseball, but I know after living in Wisconsin that beer and brats and opening day are sort of holy for many people. It was nice to see the Associated Press pick up on how Good Friday was creating a tailgating quandary for Brewers fans in Milwaukee on Friday. The piece shows how fans had to choose between abstaining from meat on Good Friday or "indulge in one of Brewers' fans most cherished traditions."
When St. Patrick's Day fell on a Friday during Lent in 2006, dozens of bishops nationwide granted a special one-day dispensation that allowed Catholics to enjoy their corned beef with a clear conscience.
Not this time around. Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome Listecki instead released a statement reminding Catholics of the solemnity of Good Friday.
"As much as we love the Brewers, unlike Jesus, they didn't die for your sins," he said. "With regard to beer and brats on Good Friday, let's just say that's why God created the three-game series."
So how do some Catholics handle the quandary? Some planned ahead and brought fish to the party.
Some Catholics said they didn't need any reminder. Connie Nyman, a 64-year-old Catholic school teacher from Waukesha, ate tuna fish and shrimp at her tailgate party.
"Good Friday is a sacred day. If ever someone should sacrifice in remembrance of what the Lord gave us, it's that day," she said.
Catholicism teaches that Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and the other Fridays of Lent in the weeks before Easter are days when the faithful must not eat meat or meat products, and Good Friday is one of the holiest days of Christian calendar.
Opening it up to faithful readers: Does the above sentence feel like an adequate summary on meat and Lent? Other baseball fans went forth and ate meat, so that grace may abound, or something.
Others were a bit more conflicted -- if not deterred.
Dave Coenen, a state biologist from Wausau, was with a group that served bratwurst and elk sausage, as well as shrimp for those who wanted to abstain. Coenen knew he'd go for the brats, so he said the rosary on his drive to Milwaukee and brought an Easter lily for the tailgating table for good measure.
"You know, if God's going to keep me out of heaven for eating bratwurst on Opening Day, so be it," he said.
He added, however, that he planned to go to Mass on Saturday or Sunday to seek forgiveness.
Overall, I like how the piece intertwines quotes and facts about belief with some fun anecdotes. For some, it might have required some planning ahead. For others, it might have meant pushing aside church teaching. It's a reminder that religion regularly intersects with culture, with obvious reminders on religious holidays.


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Radio Sengerema (98.8 FM) celebrates World Radio Day!
This station is part of the "Empowering Local Radio with ICTs" project, which train local radio stations and provide them with tools to foster inclusiveness and interactivity with their listeners. This year's World Radio Day theme: "Radio and Sports" calls for improving the diversity of sports coverage on radio!


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Greetings Friends of The Silent Seed!
You may remember that I recently relocated my business from Magnolia to the blue church on Route 127, in Lanesville. I am proud to announce the grand opening of The Silent Seed at this new, fantastic location! The "new" store is much bigger and better. Over 3,500 square feet of lush tropical rainforest, vegetables, herbs, water gardens, and perennials await your viewing and purchasing pleasure! I welcome you all to come and visit.
New hours of operation: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday,12:00 to 8 pm.
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, by appointment.
Current payment options include Cash, Check, or Paypal.
For those of you who don't know me, my name is Jude Platteborze. I own The Silent Seed, an exotic plant store. My goal is to help you discover the joy, beauty, peace, and healing that plants offer. Plants really do make a huge difference in our living spaces and surround-ings. I have a unique, extensive collection of rare and exotic plants both inside and out. As always, special orders are welcome in the event that the plant does not yet live at The Silent Seed.
There is an extensive inventory of rare and unusual evergreen trees and bushes for that special location in your yard, or for any other place on your outdoor property. Thank you to Olio Gardens for making this possible!
I have continued my connection with a supplier and grower of rare Clivias in China, and have some outstanding specimens to share.
I came across a fantastic opportunity to acquire some truly unique Desert Roses. These are a rare succulent from Africa, and form weird, unique "fattened" trunks, with beautiful pink and white flowers most of the year.
Angel Trumpet Trees (Brugmansia) are enjoying the store-length windows, and are becoming lush. These would be a great addition to an empty sunny space in your house, or outside during the warmer months. These have fantastic, huge, intensely fragrant flowers of many different colors.
Keep checking for the arrival of WATER PLANTS! Some of us have ponds, and the time is very close, to get plants for them.
The Desert Roses, and the Hellebores, are especially floriferous this year, and look beautiful! Hellebores are a very hardy perennial plant that does well in part shade, full shade, or indirect sun. In full bloom now. Don't miss out on this rare one!
Here are some examples of the new seedlings that are ready to go, but there are hundreds not listed.
Golden Rain Tree
Hardy Orange – These really are hardy!
Flying Dragon Hardy Orange – rare contorted version of the above!
Japanese Pagoda Tree
Chinese Parasol Tree
Morning Glories – many types and colors
Peppers – sweet and hot
Assorted flowering annuals
African Aloe – direct from South Africa
You may remember my newsletter describing Amorphophallus konjac. These rare, unique, easy-care bulbs are about to start growing again, and yes, some are even old enough to bloom this year, or next. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity!
The Silent Seed is an all-natural, green business. I believe in a non-invasive, non-chemical approach to growing plants. I use absolutely no chemicals, fertilizers, or sprays of any sort. What they do receive is plenty of water, care, and love. You will see that they flourish and thrive with this approach.
The Silent Seed, where there is a plant for everybody!
Thank you very much for reading this newsletter. I hope you enjoyed it and I look forward to seeing you soon!
Best Wishes,
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The Museum Studies Program at Earlham is operated cooperatively by the History, Biology, Geology and Art departments with the Joseph Moore Museum, the regional natural history museum on campus.
Our approach is interdisciplinary and is designed to combine a liberal arts education with the practical aspects of museum work.
Our aim is to provide a foundation in the history, best practices and critical issues of museology, and to introduce students to a variety of museums and museum activities through experiential education.
Students who choose Museum Studies benefit from the staff and collections at the Joseph Moore Museum of Natural History, the Geology Department and the Earlham College Art Collections.
Museum Studies students often work as interns or volunteers at the Wayne County Historical Museum and Richmond Art Museum.
Off-campus study also provides exceptional opportunities to explore the practical aspects of museum work, such as gallery work as part of the New York Arts program.
While participating in the England program, students have completed curatorial, research and exhibition projects at the National Maritime Museum, Museum of London, London Archeological Archive and Research Center, White Cube Gallery, Chisenhale Art Gallery, Leighton House Museum and Imperial War Museum: HMS Belfast.


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WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 (UPI) -- Republicans and Democrats in the Senate Thursday tentatively agreed on new rules to limit the filibuster, speeding up action on bills, officials say.
Current rules require 60 votes by senators just to bring filibustered legislation to the floor.
Once a rarely used procedure, liberal use of the filibuster has been blamed by both political parties for the Senate's gridlock in passing legislation and approving nominations.
Politico said the modest proposals under consideration avoid a partisan showdown in the Senate but do little to end the practices that led to calls for reform. Democratic and Republican caucuses were to review the filibuster rule proposals Thursday afternoon.
Some Democrats supported a wider-range proposal that would have required members to actually take and hold the floor during a talking filibuster -- instead of just to threaten a filibuster.
Democratic Majority Leader Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., agreed to limit the ability to stall Senate action at the beginning of debate and after a bill has passed the Senate and before negotiations begin with the House, Politico said.
In the 112th Congress that ended in early January, the filibuster was employed 115 times. In the 111th Congress, 137 times, more than double than during the early 2000s when Democrats were in the minority, The New York Times said.
The tentative deal would eliminate filibusters to prevent lawmakers from considering new business, The Hill said.
Sources told Politico the changes would limit Republicans' use of the filibuster to allow minority members to offer two amendments to legislation as it comes up for vote on the floor. If the amendments are not germane to the bill they would be subject to a 60-vote majority.
"Unfortunately, the incremental 'reforms' in the agreement do not go nearly far enough to deliver meaningful change," the Fix the Senate Now coalition, a group including Common Cause, the Sierra Club, labor unions and progressive organizations, said in a statement. "If the agreement proceeds as expected, Senator Reid and the entire chamber will have missed an opportunity to restore accountability and deliberation to the Senate, while not raising the costs of obstruction."


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A new health and fitness concept is popping up in Central Florida exercise studios, according to Local 6 News.
Shenrobics, which is a combination of ballet, yoga and pilates is now being taught at Celebration Health in Celebration, Fla.
Margie Arrazola said that she tried various exercise routines without much luck before trying shenrobics. She said that it has changed her life.
I've given up everything else," Arrazola said. "Lets just say that because this is really what I want to do it just makes me feel good. I know I feel good. I have so much energy."
Shenrobics instructor Nancy Bankston is currently one of the few instructors in the country teaching classes.
Bankston turned to shenrobics full time when her body was breaking down.
"I have completely transformed my life to teach this," Bankston said.
She said that the exercise program is for everyone.
Local 6 News reported that the program's name explains the concept: "shen" means spirit and "robics" – the root word for breath.
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GREENWOOD, S.C. – The Coker softball team dropped both games of their non-conference doubleheader to Lander University on Tuesday afternoon. The Cobras narrowly lost game one 3-2 and lost game two, 4-0.
In the first game, Katie Lee (Debray, Fla.) (5-4) was saddled with the loss, allowing two run on six hits in 1.2 innings of work.
Sydney Weatherford (Scranton, S.C.) had a home run with an RBI and a run scored and Logan Cox (Georgetown, S.C.) was 1-for-1 with an RBI.
Becky Dillon (West Palm Beach, Fla.) (6-6) took the loss in game two. She allowed three runs on seven hits in 2.2 innings.
Weatherford, Jaclin Poole (Clover, S.C.), Katelyn Szupello (Port Orange, Fla.) and Kentesha Jenkins (Darlington, S.C.) each collected hits for the Cobras.
Coker returns to the diamond for a Conference Carolinas doubleheader on Thursday, April 12 at King College. First pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m.


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My little guy loves color and bubbles. So, I combined the two to make a family fun DIY project and created an an instant favorite!
With a few items from around the house you can make your very own colored bubbles in a few minutes. (And some more good news: they don't stain!)
- 1 1/2 cups hot water
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup dish soap
- washable paint
- 1 jar
- 1 bubble wand
- scissors
Step 1: Mix the light corn syrup, hot water and dish soap very well.
Step 2: Add your paint color of choice. We used washable finger paint and it worked very well.
Step 3: Pour your new concoction into your jar. You can use another container, but the colored solution looks so pretty in a clear jar.
Step 4: I had collected several bubble wands over the summer and just cut one or two of those just enough so they would fit in the jar when the lid is screwed on.
Step 5: That's it! You're ready for some colored bubble fun. Enjoy!
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President Bush may be putting a full court press on "Blue Dog" Democrats to garner support for his $1.6 trillion tax cut, but some of the Blue Dogs aren't buying it.
The Blue Dogs are moderates who may well hold the balance of power in the new Congress that is evenly divided between Republicans and Democrats in the Senate and controlled by a six-vote Republican margin in the House.
One of the moderates is Rep. Marion Berry, D-Ark., who spoke recently at the Mid-South Farm and Gin Show in Memphis, Tenn. Bush flew to Arkansas the week before the Gin Show, ostensibly to pressure Berry and the state's Democratic senator, Blanche Lincoln.
In Berry's case, it didn't work. "This $5.6 trillion surplus is imagined — it's not real," he told the Gin Show audience. "It's all a projection in someone's computer. The $5.7 trillion debt that we owe in this country; that's real as rain."
Berry complained that to help Bush accomplish his agenda, the House Republican leadership is putting his tax cut proposal ahead of other legislation, including efforts to pass a supplemental AMTA payment for farmers.
"It is political," he said, referring to the decision. "What the leadership tends to forget, however, is that the food and fiber supply is a national security issue. Most of the countries that have failed throughout history have failed because they did not pay sufficient attention to food and fiber."
Berry, who owns a farm near Gillette, Ark., said he had thought Congress would pass a supplement Agricultural Market Transition Act, or AMTA, payment early in this session.
"Now, I'm not so sure," he said. "It may be that we get a supplemental appropriations bill to help with the Seattle earthquake damage, and we can attach it (the supplemental AMTA payment) to that. I hope we can find some way to do it because I know our farmers need the help."
One concern about the president's tax cut proposal, he said, is that any miscalculation on the government's finances could jeopardize the surplus, which has made the last three years' $25 billion in emergency assistance possible.
"Supposedly, we ran a surplus of $125 billion in the last fiscal year," he noted. "But we still had to delay paying federal employees until the new fiscal year last October to keep from having to borrow another $42 million. If we start running a deficit on the federal budget again, you can forget about any supplemental payments for farmers."
Berry said it's almost certain Congress will not pass a new farm bill in 2001, again because of politics. "No matter what some of the leadership may think, we need a new farm bill. You don't want to go into the new round of WTO negotiations without a strong farm bill because the Europeans and Japanese will eat us alive."
While most farmers would favor a tax cut, some in Berry's Gin Show audience downplayed putting a priority on the legislation. "I haven't paid any taxes in three or four years," said a northeast Arkansas producer. "I don't think a tax cut will help me much."
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The soggy carpeting has been thrown away, the damaged furniture discarded. The beaches are being rebuilt, and the landscaping redone. Hawaii continues to recover from the effects of the tsunami triggered by the 9.0 earthquake that struck Japan on March 11, which, in turn, prompted President Obama to declare parts of the state federal disaster areas.
But the bigger question, some say, is whether the decrease in the number of Japanese visitors will cause a financial seismic shock that may prove more difficult to overcome for a state just beginning to recover from the recession.
The surging waters that struck Hawaii in early morning didn't cause serious injuries or deaths in the 50th state, but the tsunami did rack up $30.6 million in damage to businesses and homes on some of the islands, according to Gov. Neil Abercrombie's office. At Abercrombie's urging, Obama on April 8 declared parts of Hawaii, Maui and Oahu disaster areas, clearing the way for emergency federal funds to help with the cleanup.
The Big Island, no stranger to tsunamis (Hilo was hit in 1946 and 1960), suffered the most damage : Damage to the western part of the Big Island businesses was estimated at $13.5 million and $2.5 million to homes.
"It's a very tragic thing, first of all, but we're back to business almost as usual," said George Applegate, executive director of the Big Island Visitors Bureau.
One notable exception: Kona Village Resort, which Travel & Leisure magazine once dubbed one of the world's most romantic hotels. The resort will remain closed at least through the end of 2011 after raging waters destroyed more than 20 trademark hale, or thatched-roof bungalows, sweeping most off their foundations. The Hale Moana and Hale Samoa restaurants, three bars, a reception area and the main office also were damaged by waves that pummeled the 82-acre oceanside resort on the Big Island.
"We have had a very loyal following for many years," said spokeswoman Karine Joret. "But we've had to cancel all of our reservations, weddings and family reunions for the rest of this year." Joret said damage and insurance assessments continued at the 45-year-old resort.
The Four Seasons Resort, about 1.6 miles from Kona Village, also evacuated guests and closed during the tsunami, plans to reopen April 30. The flooding damaged 12 of its 243 rooms, dredged sand farther inland to the resort's pools and gardens, and killed most of the grass. Repairs center on replanting grass, landscaping and reassembling the beach, said spokesman Brad Packer.
"Strangely enough, our beach will be a little bigger now, significantly enough that it will definitely be noticeable," Packer said.
He said that the resort could have opened earlier but that the company wanted to get the site "back to perfect" to meet expectations of luxury-seeking guests.
Resort staff also initially feared that pounding waves might have harmed or killed the 75 species of fish inside the King's Pond, a 1.8-million gallon lava rock aquarium where guests go snorkeling. The fish did fine, Packer said. "There are more fish in the pond now than before."
Other properties in the area were also affected but reopened relatively quickly. Water rushed through the lobby and into restaurant areas of King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel. After removing wet carpeting and damaged furniture, the hotel reopened in less than a week.
Debbie Baker, executive director of the Kailua Village Business Improvement District, said Big Island visitors probably wouldn't notice too many things amiss, especially because businesses and restaurants in the village had remained open.
"The roadway was flooded, and the asphalt buckled up along the sidewalk," she said. "Right now, it's the only physical scar you can still see."
Farther south, parts of the 182-acre Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park, "the refuge of Honauhau," remain closed temporarily. The tsunami transformed the park's Royal Grounds, where Hawaii's chiefs once gathered, from a soft beach to a jumble of rocks, hard-packed dirt and mud. Eric Andersen, chief of interpretation, described the damage as aesthetic and fixable. Workers are restoring part of the park's beach — about the length of two football fields — that lost all its sand. At nearby Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park, trails that closed immediately after the tsunami have reopened.
However, repairing physical damage may be one of Hawaii's easier problems to solve. The bigger issue is losing what the state projected would be $2 billion in revenues for 2011 from Japanese tourism.
Last month, the Hawaii Tourism Authority said it expected to see the number of visitors from Japan drop by 25% in March, 45% in April, 35% in May and 30% in June — bad news for a state already hit hard by the economic slump that begin in 2008 and leaves the state facing an estimated $1.3 billion deficit in the next two years.
The tourism authority acted swiftly to address those potential losses, particularly those resulting from Japan Airlines' decreased number of flights between Hawaii and Japan, where strong aftershocks and news that the seriousness of the problems at one of its nuclear plants rivaled those at Chernobyl. That 1986 reactor meltdown in the then-Soviet Union is considered the worst nuclear accident at a power-generating plant.
The Hawaiian Tourism Authority, aided by $3.06 million for support efforts, will work to try to increase visitor numbers from other markets, including North America, New Zealand, China and Korea.


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The dogs have been after me to upgrade the blog image and have finally worn me down. You know how it is, right? You just try to say No to these guys.
So we're moving host platforms to give things a cleaner look with a format that is more interactive and reader friendly. It's all good stuff.
Stories and photos are now on a WordPress platform at: Raising a Super Dog (if the link doesn't work for you, the full address is http://rasuperdog.com/)
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Tech Playground
This event will be held Fri. January 23, 2009 at the ALA Midwinter Meeting. The Tech Playground is hosted by YALSA and will showcase ways to mix traditional library activities like booktalking, teen programs and marketing with a technological twist! Connect with colleagues as you try a variety of hands-on activities designed to teach you something new or model a potential program or service that you could replicate in your own library. Earn raffle tickets for each activity you try, for a chance to win a flip camera!
This is a ticketed event ($40) but don't let that stop you! All you have to do is go the Midwinter Registration page and once you are signed in proceed as though you are there to register (again). If you are signed in and have already registered just select "View/Modify" next to balance due. If you prefer you can also call 1.800.974.3084 to talk to a real person.
A sampling of the fun:
- America's Next Top Booktalker (ANTB) -- Learn about Twitter while competing or voting on who you think deserves the title of ANTB. Sign-up for an account with Twitter now (or via SMS at the event) so you can cast your vote for ANTB using this popular microblogging service). Twitter is a microblogging application for libraries to use to share information with their members, and booktalking is the art of connecting books to potential readers through a dynamic, verbal review. Our event features surprise celebrity-librarian booktalkers!
- Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader? -- Test your trivia knowledge! Tutor.com offers the chance to prove it while learning a bit about virtual homework help.
- Avatars -- Learn about different websites for creating a digital representation of yourself, and explore ways to use them to reach teens. Share your avatar and play a who's who guessing game. In libraries, an avatar creation workshop for teens might be used as a springboard for a discussion of Internet safety.
- Flip video -- Learn just how easy it is to create and post videos to Youtube and get ideas for incorporating this technology into your teen services and programs.
- The Game -- if you don't know what it is then you just might win! Participate in an "analog" game where the object is NOT think about the Game. This serves as an icebreaker, and a fun activity to run during other programs for teens.
- MySpace Photoshoot -- Explore ways that MySpace can help your teen library program, and get your picture taken! Dress up for the camera and leave with a sweet profile pic.
- Nintendo DS -- Get hands-on with the Nintendo DS, a handheld video game, and a variety of games. Handheld DS gaming is an easy, free gaming experience that is a low-cost library program that can be tailored to teens, children or adults.
- People Bingo -- In this ongoing icebreaker, you'll collect initials from people who can answer questions about techie toys, techie programming and more, earning raffle tickets for rows of initials. Draft Bingo Card. This is an icebreaker librarians can use at teen programs, with a little modification, as a get to know you exercise.
- Readers' Theater -- Galaxy Press demonstrates how to integrate technology with reading in Readers' Theater
- Reference work via Short Message Service (SMS) -- Sample SMS reference services Text A Librarian and ChaCha to get answers to scavenger hunt questions. Instant messaging and text messaging are primary methods of communication for teens that librarians may want to consider as a communication channel.
- Ringtones -- Make your own cell phone ringtone with Garage Band and then deliver it to your phone via bluetooth technology. This station models content creation librarians can do with teens, while talking about issues like using your own music, instead of copyrighted music.


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Review – CapRock Gin
Next for our tasting panel to enjoy is CapRock Gin, one of Colorado's first craft distilled spirits and the first certified organic gin produced in the US. This gin is produced by Peak Spirits in Hotchkiss, CO. CapRock is made from a blend of "high-desert fruits, blossoms & spices infused in an organic apple distillate." Knowing this after the tasting certainly gives a better understand of the scent and flavor profile that this gin presents.
CapRock's nose presents a very fruity aroma which we were best able to classify as smelling most like watermelon Jolly Ranchers. The flavor expands on this. The fruity flavors are still present which I would think are added to by the use of apple distillate as the base. In addition a unique but light juniper flavor comes through that can nearly be mistaken for rosemary. Overall the flavor is very complex but not unpleasant. Since this gin is so complex I think it would be best suited for use in a super (completely) dry gin martini or straight up/on the rocks. CapRock is distilled in small batches so its likely your bottle will vary slightly from mine.


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What can I say? He's pushing for another award.
For Brooklyn Paper editor Gersh Kuntzman and Courier-Life editor Vince DiMiceli (seated behind Gersh in the video) the news is born to be hyped. Here's the Gersh-flavored promo copy that accompanies today's weekly roundup at BrooklynPaper.com:
The Brooklyn Paper — a garden of earthly delightsThink about what we do for you — we send reporters into movie theaters in hopes that they get bitten by bedbugs; we have columnists who eat dog food; we break news stories like convicts break rocks in the big yard; we fill the pages of our weekly print edition with spirited copy and pictures that will brighten your water-cooler conversations; we report so you can decide. And what do we ask in return? Just click the headline above and start downloading our full print edition — and keep hustlin', Brooklyn!


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Clever clients find clever creatives
Yesterday I met Toshiya Fukuda of 777 Interactive. He leads a small, highly creative team who have been rolling out a string of award winning digital projects since their inception in 2004.
Toshi took me through some of his favourite projects including an epic ambient-media project for Sony, entitled 'Colour is Magic' where users could change the colour of their flagship store in Ginza through a website and watch it happen in real time. (I asked what happened when lots of people hit the site at the same time and the answer was, quite simply; "they have to wait".)
He also told me about their work for Pachinko company Heiwa. Unsurprisingly, Pachinko companies have lots and lots of money so when challenged with promoting a new machine featuring a famous Japanese Manga series about a diamond thief called Lupin III they saw no problem with 777's idea of offering 5 (count 'em) ¥1,000 000 diamonds as prizes for the lucky site visitor able to crack the website's code!
My absolute favorite story was of the campaign for the Future Marketing Summit 2007 where they installed a parrot in a cage with a webcam for 3 months (it's OK, apparently "Fyu-chan" only worked for 8 hours a day) and invited users to try and to train it to say 'Future Marketing". The parrot was then wheeled out at the launch in the hope that he would say the name of the event on stage. He didn't.
777 often work through Advertising giant Hakuhudo which Toshi cites as having many benefits when working across many mediums as they can focus on the concepts safe in the knowledge that they have the media/creative/strategy specialists to facilitate them. They also team up with companies like TYO Interactive and new digital production companies 602 and Kayac to develop larger projects. Toshi's reputation is such that ideas, not size, are important to the clients they attract. As Toshi says "Clever clients find clever creatives and vice versa"
It struck me how much collaboration there is between the guys I have met on these pages to deliver big ideas within small companies – maintaining great relationships with clients and with each other as a network of digital visionaries, rather than business rivals. Toshi talked about Koichiro Tanaka (Projector), Naoki Ito (of GT, who I meet tomorrow) and Takayoshi Kishimoto from Unit9 (to whom I am forever indebted for making all of these introductions) and how important it is for the Japanese industry to have aspirational figureheads driving forward great concepts with great execution, integrity and attention to detail.
I was also interested to learn that Toshi teaches weekly at both Musashino Art University and Tama Art University progressing ideas of information and interactive design within their traditional Graphic Design courses. He feels he has an important role in facilitating new ways of thinking about changing media in Advertising and Design at student level.
It was a fascinating afternoon – we talked so much that I barely had time to eat the lunch that 777 had so kindly presented on my arrival. A small box which succeeded in simultaneously catering to my love of neat packaging, condiments AND coleslaw. Damn, these guys are good!


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Road Trip: Eating Pies a la Quebecois
Earlier this spring, I embarked on my first road trip through Quebec, starting in Montreal and heading to parts east. While planning my food-heavy itinerary, I heard from some local pizza enthusiasts that there were a couple of great pies scattered across the province. I was curious to see if they resembled the Montreal old-school style—doughy, sloppy, and stacked high with toppings—or if they had their own particular qualities.
Quebec City: Gerry Pizza
On our first night, we stopped in Quebec City, a three and a half hour drive from Montreal. When visiting the province's capital, most travelers head straight to its picturesque, cobbled walled city. But for pizza lovers, there's another fascinating destination, and it's just outside of the city center in the arrondissement of Charlesbourg. Plonked unceremoniously on a nondescript, traffic-heavy thoroughfare, Gerry Pizza makes some of the weirdest, most memorable Quebec old-school style pizza that you'll ever find.
Don't let the generic roadside signage or the building's splintering façade throw you off— through Gerry's doors is like wandering into another world. The central dining room, with its heavy blackout curtains and gingham-clad tables, is a kitschy respite from the traffic just outside. Stapled to the wall underneath the cash register, a plastic sign proclaiming 'OUI!'—a not-so-subtle reference to the restaurant's affiliation with the Quebec Separatist Party, which promotes the secession of the province from the rest of Canada—tells you everything you need to know about this restaurant's French-Canadian political leanings.
Gerry Pizza specializes in voluptuous, old-fashioned pies snugly fitted into stainless steel skillets—exactly the style that I've been on the hunt for in Montreal, about a three-hour drive away. (Their Facebook page has a terrific gallery of photos). At Gerry's, the medium-thick crust pies are small, but dense with toppings, sweetened tomato sauce, and bubbling, oozing mozzarella cheese. It's totally un-gourmet, but Gerry's has been a hit with Quebeckers since it opened in 1968.
Gerry's fanciful fruits de mer, which is topped with a swarm of pink shrimp from the Matane region and fat, glistening scallops, is one pizza that you will never find in the rest of the province. It's also staggeringly expensive, clocking in at $31.95 for a medium and $45.95 for the large. The shrimp and scallops were packed into a sheer mosaic, just barely contained by its baking pan. The translucent morsels, which were crowded up to the edge of the pie, left zero room for crust. (It wasn't possible to get a glimpse of cheese or sauce, either). The crust was a beauty, though, with an addictive, caramelized crunch around the edges, and a puffy, lightweight interior. A tangy swirl of vermillion tomato sauce was way sweeter than their house blend—think ketchup-enriched cocktail dip. There was a scant sprinkling of shredded mozzarella, but you could barely taste it through the vinegar and sugar.
Gerry's fruits de mer pie—a fantastical explosion of ocean marshmallows— was bizarre looking, but it also had undeniable charm. Unfortunately, the seafood, which was pre-frozen and likely added to the pie after it was removed from the oven, didn't have that just-fished flavor. Maybe it wasn't the most delicious pie I've had in Quebec, but it was certainly one of the most memorable.
The bacon pie isn't listed on the menu, but if you ask for a medium fromage ($15.05) and add bacon ($5.15) then you'll be able to experience a nearly-perfect old-school style pie. Like most Quebec pizza I've eaten, their house blend tomato sauce still skews pretty sweet, but here, it's a great backdrop for the undulating waves of crisp, salty bacon and mild, shredded mozzarella. (And it must be said that thickly cut strips of bacon taste so much better than the greasy confetti that usually litters most Montreal pies). Curiously, this pie had no visible crust, either, which is a pity, because the dough had a comforting softness, a little like a chewy, pliant breadstick.
Kamouraska: Pizza Mag
A few days later, we drove up to Kamouraska, a remote village running along the banks of the Saint Lawrence River. There are plenty of foodie destinations in Kamouraska, but I had my sights set on Pizza Mag, which was roundly recommended to us by Kamouraska native David McMillan, one of the owner of Montreal restaurant Joe Beef.
We sampled at least eight or ten pies. Most of Pizza Mag's business is driven by the thrum of summer tourist season, but in the off-season you can join the locals, who sit around chatting, drinking wine, and sharing slices. Here, the slim, crisp, medium-thin crust pies, served on aluminum pizza pans, are more reminiscent of the Neapolitan-American style than the pies at Gerry Pizza. Pizza Mag offers more upscale French-Canadian ingredients, too, like crème fraiche, escargots, white wine, blue cheese, shallots, and wild mushrooms.
Pizza Mag's tastiest dishes were also their most creative, including a savory, smoky pie called La Kamouraska ($28 for a 12-inch pie), which was topped with extra virgin olive oil, mozzarella, smoked sturgeon, onions, cilantro, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. (La Prétentieuse, which comes with smoked salmon, chèvre, caviar, and capers, is an even more luxe option). Smoked seafood on pizza is tough to execute well, but Pizza Mag's delicate approach honored both the region's fishing economy and ancient pizza traditions.
More simple pies, like the Dijonaise ($26 for a 12-inch pie), which had a garlicky spread of mustard, tomato sauce, Emmenthal, Parmesan, and thyme, or the Biquette ($23 for a 12-inch pie), which featured tangy hunks of chèvre, diced scallions, and black pepper, were equally satisfying.
More standard pizza combinations, like their Végétarienne ($19 for a 12-inch pie), which had a well-balanced array of tomatoes, mushrooms, onions and green olives, and the swarthy Champignon ($19 for a 12-inch pie), with its sauteed cèpes, mozzarella, garlic, Parmesan, and dried oregano, were perfectly serviceable. Pizza Mag isn't breaking new ground, but the restrained approach to sauce, dough thickness, toppings, and cheese is a refreshing alternative to Montreal's maximalist style.
Though quite different in style and aesthetic, both Pizza Mag and Gerry Pizza have an unassuming, easygoing charm, true to the generous French-Canadian spirit. Maybe it's not the fanciest or most professional pie you've ever had, but it's a ton of fun. If you embark on a Quebec road trip, you'll do well to stop by both of these unique spots to see how the rest of the province eats its pizza.
Gerry Pizza
5151 Henri-Bourassa, Ville de Québec, Québec (map) 418-626-3346; gerrypizza.ca
Pizza Mag
52, avenue Morel, Kamouraska, Québec (map) 418-492-9111; pizzamag.com
About the Author: Natasha Pickowicz is a San Diego-born food writer currently based in Montreal. She is also the baker at Montreal restaurant Dépanneur Le Pick Up. She contributes to the Kinfolk Magazine, Montreal Gazette, the Montreal Mirror, and Acquired Taste Magazine. You can find her on Twitter at @natashapickowiz.
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Frustration. Fatigue. Failure. These emotions overwhelmed me as I stumbled toward the finish line of completing my first ministry term in Bangladesh in 1967.
And exactly what did I have to report to our friends and churches—faithful supporters for five seemingly interminable years? I could talk about living without electricity and running water in a small village, or about learning a language for which my lungs produced a torrent of air when only a gentle puff was required.
But what about John 15? The assurance of "much fruit" had prompted this 24-year-old zealot to take his lovely bride of nine months to a remote village where not one convert from Islam had ever existed. Fruit? What fruit? Not one believer. Not even one inquirer to show for my marathon of perseverance.
After years of even more effort, our team of 21 missionaries embarked into the unknown in 1975. As far as we could research, no one was attempting to design and implement a contextualized way to evangelize Muslims.
We were living in a country of tens of millions of Muslims—but only 100 had come to Christ over the past 50 years. Most of these believers were extracted from their community and financially dependent on the small national church, heavily subsidized by foreigners.
The traditional Bangladeshi church was and is an amalgam of Western and Hindi influences. Iswar, a polytheistic word for "God," was the word missionary William Carey chose in the early 1800s while translating the Bible into Bengali. To Hindus, who compose about 10 percent of the Bangladesh population, Iswar is a positive bridge word into the Christian faith. But to Muslims, who compose the other 90 percent, it is abhorrent to think of God in terms of multiplicity ...1


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It doesn't seem like a significant economic-development project can happen today without a little help from the taxpayers.
From malls to manufacturing, everyone seems to get assistance in some form or another — whether they need it or not.
The developers of Canandaigua's North Shore project, Morgan-LeChase, who plan to replace a blighted chunk of land on Lakeshore Drive with a $116 million retail/housing project, are apparently no different.
They have already scored $1.5 million by way of the state's Regional Economic Development Council program and are hoping to get tax credits from the state to help clean up contaminated land in sections of the 21-acre project area. The projected cost of that cleanup is estimated at $4 million, and the developers hope to get tax credits from the state's Brownfield cleanup program to pay for a good portion of those expenses.
Still, all that is apparently not enough to make the project viable, or so the developers say.
That's why they are seeking an agreement that would allow them to take what would have been tax payments to the city, school district and Ontario County over 30 years and instead use the money to pay for $11 million in infrastructure work for the various buildings proposed for the site, including apartments and retail businesses. Payments would still be made, but the money paid to the taxing entities would be reduced. It would rise gradually over the 30 years as the project stages are completed, as well as through increased assessments on the development.
Developers say the soil conditions — some of the site was used as dumping grounds many years ago — have made constructing the foundations more expensive than for a typical build.
Without the tax-break agreement, they say, the project could be jeopardized.
If true, that would be unfortunate, because the latest proposal is impressive both in look and scope and has the potential to truly transform the city's lakefront.
But skepticism abounds on whether the failure to secure the tax agreement is a deal-breaker for the developers. Some, like noted investigative journalist David Clay Johnston of Brighton, contend it has become the mode of operation for business development today: See how much of other people's money can be had before putting in your own. In the process, you reduce your risks and potentially maximize returns.
Johnston's contention is that any project worth its salt should not need a subsidy from the government.
In the case of the North Shore development, the argument is not so clear. Much of the land being redeveloped is not ready for prime time because of the use of the area as a dumping ground. While it is valuable lake property, some of the land is hardly shovel-ready, meaning additional costs for the developer, who might not face such challenges in a typical project. That's where the $11 million tax pact comes in.
Even with the agreement, proponents argue, the taxing entities — the county, city and school district — will still be well ahead of the revenue generated from the properties in their current undeveloped condition.
In light of those issues, leaders of the city, school district and county have some difficult discussions ahead. Do they call the developer's bluff and reject the agreement and possibly scuttle the most promising lakefront project yet, or do they grant the breaks to ensure the long-awaited development finally gets done?
But is there room for compromise or is it an all-or-nothing proposal? Maybe the length of the pact and even the $11 million figure could be scaled back to a level taxpayers find more palatable.
We may have to grudgingly admit that some sacrifices on the part of taxpayers are necessary to get important projects like North Shore done, but that doesn't mean we have to like them. And just because everyone is doing it doesn't make it right. Leaders from the county, city and school district must be convinced that granting the $11 million tax arrangement benefits the one group often forgotten in these discussions: the taxpayers.
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now im at a crossroads: i could just make a weight and have it be the height it is (about 160cm or about 5'3", with the branches starting at 60cm or 2'), or i could lift it another 25cm (i still want it to fit through the door )
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I bought some sriracha chili suce but I do not know how to "use" it. Actually, I do not even know if it is something suitable for japanese dishes... any suggestions?
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Sriracha is not a Japanese condiment actually, it's from Thailand. See the Wikipedia article about it So it's not used in Japanese cooking really. That doesnt mean you can't use it for bentos - use as you would a hot sauce or ketchup, but try just a little at first since it is quite spicy!
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My husband is a big fan of this sauce and has used it in pretty much everything EXCEPT Japanese dishes.
He finds it works well as a garlic substitute, either for when we've run out or when he can't be bothered to peel and slice it as garlic can be regarded as the predominant flavour - I'm afraid to admit that he adds it to tomato sauces for Italian style pasta dishes as it gives a quick and easy Arrabiata style kick to them.
You might like to try it as a substitute for a Gochujang based Bibimbap sauce.
There are tons of recipes and ideas for Bibimbap and Bibimbap toppings on the web, this vegan version is a starter: http://www.fatfreevegan.com/grains/1043.shtml
but you can use some of the Japanese recipes on this website like
as Bibimbap style rice toppings.
That would be my suggestion for eating 'Japanese' foods with Sriracha.
thank you for the suggestions! I will try sriracha as a gochujang substitute, as I don't have it...
Sriracha would be a great topping for bibimbap! If you're substituting it for gochujang in other dishes, you may need some adjusting to match the heat levels. If it's added for flavor at the end then you're probably fine, but if it's a major component of the sauce, like with dak bokkeum tang, you'll probably need to play with the recipes.
(It's been a long time since I used sriracha, but I remember it being really spicy, while the gochujang I can find is comparatively mild. Maybe someone here has experience with substitutions?)
(It's been a long time since I used sriracha, but I remember it being really spicy, while the gochujang I can find is comparatively mild. Maybe someone here has experience with substitutions?)
I'd agree that sriracha is spicier than the readymade bibimbap sauces I've tried and there's a lot more garlic, I think you need to really like the heat kick of the sriracha for the substitution to work. But it could be that the sriracha I know is less spicy than what you've tasted.
Interestingly (to me, anyway) the sriracha that is ubiquitous in North America - with a Rooster on the front - is rather different to the one I see most in London - which has a flying goose symbol.
There's a thorough taste comparison here:
It suggests that the UK sourced sauce (Flying Goose) is perhaps better as an alternative bibimbap topping than the US made Rooster sauce as it is sweeter. And I agree with the article about the depth of flavour, a little goes a long way - you don't have to add that much!
More about the US sauce here
I really enjoyed this article, I wouldn't have known about it if esperanza hadn't asked about sriracha.
What's on the front of your bottle, esperanza?
I once threw together bibimbab and didn't have time to go buy gochujang. I made a nearly perfect substitute from very dark miso (I think it had brown rice in it), sriracha, and a little sugar and water.
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One of our local Japanese supermarkets mixes sriracha with mayonnaise and drizzles it over a sashimi bento.
on the front of my bottle there is a peakock or phoenix and it says "sriracha hot chili sauce phoenix, tuong ot cay con phung"... I don't know what kind of sriracha it is :-)
on the front of my bottle there is a peakock or phoenix and it says "sriracha hot chili sauce phoenix, tuong ot cay con phung"... I don't know what kind of sriracha it is :-)
Tuong ot seems to be hot sauce in Vietnamese
We may be discussing sauces made in three countries - flying goose from Thailand (although it does get used in many of London's Vietnamese restaurants), cock brand, sorry should have said Rooster brand,(I'm sure Freud would have had something to say about that!) from the USA and this Pheonix brand from Vietnam
I've no idea how it compares in heat or sweetness to the others though... you'll have to let us know!
We're buying Huy Fong sriracha, which I call "the rooster sauce" because of the rooster prominently displayed on the front.
"Huy Fong is made in California by a Vietnamese immigrant, David Tran, and is the U.S. favorite" - from an article by New York Journal reporter Kara Newman
"Andrew Knowlton, restaurant editor at Bon Appétit magazine, predicts sriracha will be one of the biggest food trends of 2010!"
today I tried sriracha on some plain tofu (I was in a hurry...) and OMG it is spicy!I have to figure out different way of using it ;-) But it didn't taste so much like garlic... by the way, I found this recipe for a gochuchang substitute: do you think it could work? http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/2006/02/vegan-bibimbab.html
today I tried sriracha on some plain tofu (I was in a hurry...) and OMG it is spicy!I have to figure out different way of using it ;-) But it didn't taste so much like garlic... by the way, I found this recipe for a gochuchang substitute: do you think it could work? http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/2006/02/vegan-bibimbab.html
Personally, I'd blend a little of the sriracha with the miso rather than add cayenne pepper, paprika and sugar - although a little extra sugar may tame the chili taste.
I don't use plain gochujang on bibimbap, but a readymade bibimbap sauce. I've replicated this sauce for myself by adding rice vinegar, grated garlic, sugar and sesame oil to gochujang and blending it all together. The sriracha includes (probably) all of these except the sesame oil. Perhaps you could try a few drops of sesame oil to a miso and sriracha blend and see how that goes.
Gochujang and miso blend very well together, I have to admit I've yet to try blending miso and sriracha. I'd try it now if I could, unfortunately we've run out at home... sorry!
When I have to cut down the spice (when my husband or other people are going to be eating what I cook) I mix sriracha with some soy sauce and lime juice. It is one of my favorite marinades/dipping sauces for just about anything.
I think this would work nicely. You could substitute the sriracha for the cayenne and paprika like Loretta suggested. I would recommend keeping the sugar in the recipe, and perhaps adding a few drops of sesame oil if you think the sauce needs more complexity. I'll have to try this too!
Just noticed that the sriracha lining the neck/shoulder of the bottle has turned a lighter color than the rest of the sauce. Does this mean that sauce is going off? Should I toss it and get a fresh bottle?
Tasting it wouldn't help because this is my hubby's bottle and I find it too hot for my delicate taste buds. I mentioned the color difference to him, but since he has an iron stomach, he thinks that anything that isn't growing blue fuzz is still fresh.
Just noticed that the sriracha lining the neck/shoulder of the bottle has turned a lighter color than the rest of the sauce. Does this mean that sauce is going off? Should I toss it and get a fresh bottle?
Lighter than this:
If not noticeably lighter than the lightening shown, then just do what the bottle says and shake well before using.
If the lighter colour is more 'disturbing' than that in the photo then disregard this advice (my husband says he's never seen this sauce actually discolour, if it did, he'd chuck it out)
Yes, the color is way lighter than the photo. In fact, it looks a little gray to me. .... That's it. Out it goes!
I can't imagine that any bacteria could possibly survive in sriracha sauce! It's a suspension of solid bits in liquid and they can settle out, so I'd just do what Loretta says and shake it.
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The only thing I use sriracha for is spicy tuna handroll. I learned this from watching the sushi chef at I place I used to frequent (I stopped going after I learned the secret...haha!) Mix chopped up raw tuna with a little mayo to coat them, then add sriracha and hot sesame oil. Add a little at a time and keep tasting. After a few trials, you'll know your formula. Other than that, you can use the sauce on omelet and rice.
I use it mostly in sauces - spaghetti, stir-fry, whatever nameless dish that uses a cornstarch-based sauce I throw together with what's on hand, etc. I also mix a bit in with quinoa (before cooking, not after.) I've been thinking about trying it in fried rice, too.
If you taste your sauce and it's too hot, just let it cook a while longer.
What I really like about it is that it has a flavour, not just heat.
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Or, maybe, should we continue in the pursuit of oil, perhaps refining the process to be more efficient.
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We have to divorce ourselves from the idea of easy anything. Fossil fuels provided the power which replaced cheap or slave labor by being cheaper and more easily obtained and maintained. No alternative offers as high a profit margin for its production or allows for as conspicuous a rate of consumption.
I lived on an army base, Wildwood Station, outside Kenai Alaska for two years and learned from native Athabaskans how to trap beaver using native methods, net fish for hooligan (smelt), make parkas and mukluks using animal parts for thread and needles, made and ate Muktuk, Uguruk, and pickled moose nose. They demonstrated Stone Age techniques of food and survival. Their culture had moved from Stone Age to Machine Age in one generation! They revealed the impact on them from European-style living, good and bad. They moved out of the Stone Age, not because they ran out of stones but because they benefitted in many way by taking on Western processes and thinking.
It is our responsibility to understand how we impact human cultures, the challenges and processes used in each one and how change takes place.
In the case of oil, especially the oil sands of Canada and the proposed piping asphalt from Athabaskan regions to Texas for refining and the risks involved to water sources all along the way. The Athabaskan population of oil sand regions provide "expert" testimony of risks and benefits. Especially as human beings must look farther ahead than the next profit statement and recognize the long range impact of continued use of fossil fuels.
If we are going to need to use alternative energy sources, lets put money into that research, stop warring over access to dwindling supplies of oil, and stop bailing out financial institutions.
Here are some Googled sites that may help to see and understand Athabaskan terms:
Uguruk: http://arcticblast.polarhusky.com/nomad/Nomad.nsf/05f51a12758daeb20...$FILE/Arctic%20Blast%20Unit%209.PDF
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Interesting experience Joan.
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Which is not to suggest writer/director Rodrigo Cortés' feature (his follow-up to 2010 fest fav "Buried") is anywhere near as perfectly conceived and executed as Christopher Nolan's escapade within the dream world. In fact, "Red Lights" is honestly not a very good movie, though it's difficult to say why without giving away all the twists, turns and what-the-eff moments.
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"Red Lights" begins with a compelling premise and cast of characters. Murphy and Sigourney Weaver play academics specializing in debunking paranormal activity. After a mysterious 30-year absence, De Niro's world-famous blind psychic emerges back on the scene, drawing Murphy and Weaver into…well, we really should just leave it there. Because "there" is tense, uncomfortable and occasionally jump-out-of-your-seat scary — and it's best to know as little about the plot specifics as possible.
You might not know much about the plot afterwards either. There are a few twists that make not a lick of sense. There are long stretches of monologue that, when subjected to any sort of Lit-101 scrutiny, crumble under their own substance-free inanity. There are plot strands that are picked up and dropped, especially at the end, seemingly less out of a sense of maintaining mystery than of purely shoddy storytelling.
Murphy, predictably, plays the obsessed investigator with aplomb. Weaver, after all these years, has the sci-gal thing down. De Niro, it seems, will take on any project so long as he gets to deliver a fiery monologue at some point. And Elizabeth Olsen, who was a breakout star at Sundance last year, is given nothing to do and almost less to say as the investigators' research assistant.
It's not the performances you'll be talking about afterwards. It's the odd choices in supporting cast. It's the plot twists. It's the plot holes. It's the ending. Like it or loathe it, you'll be talking afterwards. There's not much more you can ask of a film than that.
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