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Jamming and the Sky Crane
Saving the Jazz Hall of Fame. Or should it save itself?
"In jazz and in enterprise, jam sessions are designed to foster novel insights and accelerate learning. Jazz players engage in active experimentation, follow hunches, and build on others' ideas. Jam sessions are open and collaborative environments, with a band that's a collection of diverse specialists combining different instruments, backgrounds, a variety of preferences, styles, and skill levels -- the same as a startup office."
From Frank Barrett/Sept. 4 2012/in Fast Company magazine:
"What Charlie Parker And Thomas Edison Knew: Jam Sessions Make New Ideas Happen"
Jazz is American's quintessential, electrifying gift to world culture: a hyperkinetic, fevered product of the African American experience -- in triumph and in tragedy. Jazz is also a cultural shockwave that has rocked T-Town in spots like Cain's, the Brady and dozens of long vanished gin joints, seedy speakeasies and hideaway havens. It's totemic artists, wild driver as a revolutionary social force, ear wormy lingo and epic traditions work as a kind of soft machine that has propelled music, dance, theater and every part of the American cultural scene for well over a century. And Tulsa has, over its entire history, been a magnetic port of call for an exceptional range of giants in the Jazz arena.
Tulsa's Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame (JHF), now in its 22nd year, is a fab multicultural collection of living and long gone jazz masters, their tools, music and images. But the Hall is also a spot for fevered, powerful performances, musician development and cultural interchange. And JHF is a vital asset if Tulsa wants to continue to be an aggressive, cross cultural agent in America's entertainment and cultural universe -- and it's very much about fostering T-Town improvisation and imagination.
The Sky Crane & Improv
Some two weeks ago, I stayed up until early morning watching a direct net feed from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California: the show was the landing of the giant, robotic Mars rover Curiosity.
The Curiosity project is an all hands re-examination, a full-on jamming, searching improvisation of the techniques the American space community had previously employed to land on a distant world. And the Sky Crane is the most audacious departure in the project. Imagine, after a 350-million mile journey, that a set of rocket engines fire on cue to suspend the probe package only a few hundred feet over the designated landing site -- this after a 13,000 mile-an-hour plunge through Mar's thin but very real atmosphere.
While the probe and its rover cargo is only a few dozen feet above the landing site, a cable/crane combo (the Sky Crane) comes to life and slowly lowers the car-sized mobile lab -- the business end of the new Mars mission -- to the surface. Once the rover was safely atop the landing site, the onboard computer cuts the lowering cable from the still hovering delivery/crane platform -- and finally, the still lofting lander platform flies away, leaving the rover to its multi-year mission on the Martian surface. It would be hard to find a better American ensemble of advanced robotics, precision navigation and breakout engineering -- improvisation and peerless imagineering was key to making it so.
A similar, if earth bound improvisation space, performance warren and players co-op allows Green Country jazz musicians and other performers to grow and deliver -- this is what we have in the "Hall." And our Hall is beginning to have a signature impact on our entire musical community, our cultural diversity and art economics/tourism in Tulsa.
So a big threat to this still-maturing hub of jamming, musician development, collaboration and new music will hobble us. And given Tulsa's odd history of birthing an unreasonable number of exceptional musical folks, and our elevated role in America's musical galaxy, losing the JHF would be a self defeating move.
The JHF, under its new chief and energized board, is a keen incubator for our music and performing arts community in Tulsa. And while the place and its recent governance is far from perfect, it is becoming an indispensable spot: There is nothing else quite like it in T-Town. Tulsa's Jazz Hall, like so many other artistic/nonprofit ventures with ambitious missions, finds itself at a crossroad, occasioned by our still fragile economy, anemic marketing budgets and by a revenue squeeze.
The Squeeze
The Tulsa County Commission, the owner of the Union Depot, where the Jazz Hall sits, is demanding payment of electrical bills and a series of other back expenses. As a consequence, the Hall is in the midst of a close re-look at its operating expenses and basic costs. Changes in energy usage and other costs are on tap in addition to other steps that Chief Executive Officer Jason McIntosh and the Hall board are pondering.
Moreover, the Hall is entertaining a whole series of partnership and alliance projects that might create additional revenues. These are needed to both supplement their inventive new 4th-6th grade jazz/music immersion venture with the Deborah Brown Community School and augment its increasingly rich and varied offerings for folks of every age and taste here in town. A matrix of new partnerships with technology and educational players are being explored. They're also in very early discussions with the Charles Mingus foundation of New York City and are in early talks about an enduring connection to the Smithsonian Institute in Washington DC.
Be There: Your Critical Role
So the Jazz Hall of Fame is in a spot of temporary trouble -- they have more than $60,000 of immediate expenses that need to be discharged -- that is, paid -- sooner than later and the Hall doesn't have a major fund-raising event until November to deal with these liabilities.
They have elected to use their upcoming three-day jazz festival, from Sept. 14-16, to forestall a threat to remove JHF from the Union Depot.
If you believe in jamming, if you believe in continuing the highly innovative and completely unreasonable production of musical innovators and performer originals that have long defined Tulsa -- and not just in Jazz -- come to one or all of the three days of Hall events starting this coming Friday, and bring all your buds.
Here is the grand lineup for this Friday's essential JHF Jazz Festival: Tim Shapley Quartet, Jambalaya Jass Band, Gogo Plumbay, Travis Fite, Annie Ellicott, Dean Demeritt, Mike Cameron and Olivia Duhon, High School Band, Seven Blue, Grupo Salsabor, Tommy Poole, Little Joe and Jr. Markham, Miss Blues, Cynthia Simmons, Shelby Eicher, Mark Bruner, Jeff Shadley Big Band, Diva's Concert, Tim Shadley Latin Jazz, Candido.
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8:00pm: A Grand Mercer Christmas
Recorded in Macon's historic Grand Opera House, enjoy two internationally acclaimed ensembles: the Mercer Singers, and the Robert McDuffie Center for Strings.
December 15
6:00pm: Il Volo: Buon Natale
Usher in the holiday season with classics sung by the Italian trio Il Volo.
December 17
10:00pm: Celtic Woman: Home for Christmas
Celebrate the holidays with timeless favorites done with a Celtic twist by ensemble Celtic Woman.
December 18
10:00pm: Darla Z's Christmas 'Round The World
Celebrate the season with traditional – and international – carols from Oklahoma's own singer-songstress Darla Z.
December 19
7:00pm: Christmas on the Danube
Experience an unforgettable holiday season in the land where many Christmas traditions were born.
7:30pm: European Christmas Markets
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Celebrate the joy and traditions of Christmas with the choirs of Luther College in Decorah Iowa.
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9:00pm: A Christmas Carol: The Concert
Hear Charles Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol adapted for orchestra with choir and soloists.
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Cruises in Brentwood Bay, BC
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Memorable Sunset Dinner Cruise (2.5 hrs)
by Harbour Cruises & EventsThe sunset dinner cruise offers the very best view point of this absolutely stunning city. When you walk on board, you'll be greeted by gracious staff who will help you settle into a comfortable seat. Soon you'll enjoy spectacular views of the downtown Vancouver skyline, the magnificent mountains behind the North Shore, and the beauty of West Vancouver's shoreline while you're treated to a mouthwatering west coast-themed buffet dinner. Live music makes the perfect backdrop for the most effervescent orange glow of a Pacific sunset. Enjoy a romantic moment, meet new acquaintances or catch up with friends you've cherished for years. Experience the city of Vancouver in an entirely new way; this is a memory in the making. Tour operates May-mid October. During the shoulder months of May and October, enjoy the evening under a star-lit sky as the moon reflects off the Pacific. Multi-course buffet includes a variety of fine meats and fresh vegetables. Vegetarian dish offered if necessary; please call ahead. Each party has their own table similar to a restaurant, so you will not be seated with other guests.
Vancouver, BC (80 km from Brentwood Bay)$75 CAD Per Adult (18-64) -
Fabulous Vancouver Harbour Sightseeing Tour (1 hr.)
by Harbour Cruises & EventsExperiencing Vancouver's most famous attractions from the elegance of a spacious, comfortable vessel just can't be beat. Grab a beverage from the fully licensed bar, peruse exhilarating open-air decks, or settle inside the cabin and let the magic of Vancouver overcome you. You'll voyage through Canada's "Gateway to the Pacific", the Burrard Inlet, as a highly professional guide imparts endless knowledge of the region. And of course you'll cruise by Vancouver's most celebrated landmarks, such as famous Stanley Park, Lions Gate Bridge, historic Gastown and the breathtaking North Shore Mountains. Capture the essence of Vancouver from an entirely fresh perspective! Tour operates April 23rd to September 30th. Enjoy unparalleled panoramic views of the Vancouver city skyline
Vancouver, BC (80 km from Brentwood Bay)$30 CAD Per Adult (18-64) -
Carol Ship Dinner Cruise, a Vancouver Tradition!
by Harbour Cruises & EventsCome join in on a special Vancouver tradition that dates back nearly 50 years. You'll board the vibrantly decorated, dynamically lit ship and join a sparkling flotilla that makes the waters of the Vancouver dance with holiday joy. On board, you'll be surrounded by the very finest festive decorations which perfectly set the mood for live Christmas carollers to lead you in all the Yuletide favorites. This is a major Vancouver holiday tradition that is simply over the top! The Carol Ship Parade tour is offered from December 3rd to December 23rd only. Routes can include False Creek, past North and West Vancouver, into Deep Cove or up to Port Moody. Enjoy professionally prepared holiday menus and fabulous drink concoctions designed exclusively for Harbour Cruises. Each party has their own table similar to a restaurant, so you will not be seated with other guests. Song sheets are provided at each table for caroling.
Vancouver, BC (80 km from Brentwood Bay)$65 CAD Per Person (18-64) -
Vancouver Harbour Cruise & Big Bus City Tour
by Big BusSit back and take pleasure in the sights of Vancouver. Harbour Cruises and Big Bus make touring Vancouver's many attractions exciting and convenient. You'll enjoy a cruise of Vancouver Harbour from the deck of a spacious cruise ship and marvel at some of the city's finest sights, including the Coastal Mountains, Port of Vancouver, Lions Gate Bridge, the downtown skyline and much more! Outstanding photo opportunities abound! Your narrated cruise offers insight into Vancouver Harbour's past and present. When you're ready to hit Vancouver's other attractions, jump on Big Bus. Big Bus takes you to a variety of Vancouver's most cherished destinations in the comfort of a spacious, clean touring bus. Get off Big Bus as you please- and tour, shop, or enjoy a local meal. Then, at your convenience, hop back on Big Bus again and you're off to discover another exciting Vancouver destination. Your lovely cruise of Vancouver Harbour lasts one hour. You can hop-on Big Bus at any one of 22 stops around Vancouver city.
Vancouver, BC (80 km from Brentwood Bay)$70 CAD Per Adult (19-64) -
Celebration Cruise Boat Charter (2 hrs.)
by Brentwood Bay ResortThere are dozens of reasons to enjoy a sensational exclusive celebration cruise aboard the glass-domed SeaStar III water limo. Birthdays, anniversaries, reunions, staff appreciation and professional development are just a few ideas. Bring your own food and beverage and decorations; you'll be provided with dinnerware, tables, and a small galley with fridge and sink. As you head out to tranquil, pristine waters, your guests will enjoy storybook views and pleasant company. Think big; a celebration on board the SeaStar III is sure to impress! Up to 12 guests may participate. This activity is offered year-round.
Brentwood Bay, BC$340 CAD Per Cruise (Up to 12) -
Inlet Exploration Boat Charter (1 hr.)
by Brentwood Bay ResortYou and your companions will be greeted by a friendly, experienced guide as you step on board the comfortable glass-domed SeaStar III and head out for an exclusive narrated voyage. Cruise the charming waterfront of Brentwood Bay, the provincial park of Tod Inlet, and intimate Butchart Cove. Relax, enjoy and take pleasure in the vibrant wildlife, dynamic rocky shorelines and impressive evergreen forest that surround you. Fresh air invigorates you and the boat makes for the perfect setting to re-connect with the members of your group. Your guide will help you spot wildlife, point out significant features and answer your every question. This is an excellent activity for nature enthusiasts or those planning a unique group event. Post cruise, why not consider a lunch in the Brentwood Bay Pub or a dinner party on the outdoor terrace of the SeaGrille? The provincial park of Tod Inlet is utilized by the First Nations peoples for medicinal, ceremonial and spiritual purposes. Up to 12 guests may participate. This activity is offered year-round.
Brentwood Bay, BC$170 CAD Per Cruise (Up to 12) -
The Ultimate Picnic Boat Charter (1.5 hrs.)
by Brentwood Bay ResortHave your heart set on romance? Then leave life's stresses on shore and let the comfortable glass-domed SeaStar II water limo take you and your companion on the ultimate picnic escape! You'll enjoy an exclusive cruise that travels by remote shorelines, provides views of amazing ancient trees, and allows ample time to soak up all of Mother Nature's treats. And of course you'll take pleasure in a culinary indulgence; gourmet wraps and dessert, or appetizers with wine or champagne. You may even be chaperoned by an elegant eagle soaring overhead, or charmed by a delightful seal frolicking near shore. Here's the perfect opportunity for a peaceful, romantic excursion that will delight all of your senses. This activity is offered year-round.
Brentwood Bay, BC$300 CAD Per Cruise (Up to 2) -
Wilderness Cruise Boat Charter (2 or 3 hrs.)
by Brentwood Bay ResortAre you searching for a unique out-of-doors way to reconnect with family or reward co-workers? Then grab your camera and gather your group; an exclusive wilderness cruise is waiting! Spend your time spying for soaring eagles, searching for charming seals, and looking for lovely seastars as you voyage over calm waters in a comfortable glass-domed vessel. All the while your knowledgeable guide offers insight into the magical marine world that envelopes you. Rest assured; your exclusive wilderness cruise will be custom designed to meet the needs and interests of your group, to include destination, route and narration. Up to 12 guests may participate. This activity is offered year-round.
Brentwood Bay, BC$340 CAD Per Cruise (2 Hours, Up to 12) -
Water Forage Cruise (1.5 hrs.)
by Brentwood Bay ResortWith the help of your knowledgeable guide, you'll not only search for the water's rich treasures on this fun water forage, you'll also learn traditional methods used to prepare the water's bounty. Board the easy riding glass-domed SeaStar III and your water voyage begins! You'll hunt for the fresh catch of the day, lift a crab or prawn trap and learn about traditional seafood harvesting methods. Next, your guide will teach you about time-honored seafood preparation techniques, to include smoking salmon, salting herring roe, frying squid and making chowder. Your forage wraps up with a conversation about important marine survival issues, such as overfishing, habitat loss and pollution. This fun water forage varies with the tides and seasons making each trip a truly unique experience. This activity is offered May through October 15th. This activity is suitable for children.
Brentwood Bay, BC$300 CAD Per Cruise (Up to 2) -
Water Limo Cruise to Beautiful Butchart Gardens
by Brentwood Bay ResortStep on Brentwood Bay's comfortable water limo and enjoy a narrated cruise to legendary Butchart Gardens. The fresh air, relaxing sound of water, and amazing scenery prepare your senses for the delights waiting at this world-famous garden. Step off your water limo and enjoy three hours of sights and scents as you meander through Butchart Gardens' fifty-five acres of stunning flora and fauna, intimate pathways and manicured landscape. Established over one hundred years ago, Butchart Gardens has inspired generations of visitors and boasts an international reputation. Here's a wonderfully fun and unique way to travel to blooming Butchart Gardens. Cruise is offered May through October 15th. Sail on Saturday nights during summer and enjoy Butchart Gardens spectacular fireworks. This activity is suitable for children.
Brentwood Bay, BC$25 CAD Per Person (18+) -
Wonderful Marine Wilderness Cruise (2 hrs.)
by Brentwood Bay ResortThis remarkable voyage blends vibrant marine life with stunning scenery and fascinating history! Under the guidance of an experienced ecologist, you'll set out to contemplate the area's rich history from a First Nations perspective, explore a tranquil inlet, discover a deep fjord and enjoy a tucked-away estuary. Your ecologist is delighted to help you gain insight into the area's rich marine life as you investigate a prawn trap and remote shorelines in search of Mother Nature's treasures. Along the way you may spy an elegant eagle soaring gracefully overhead, or catch a peek at a charming seal relaxing on a rocky outcropping. While it does not occur with regularity, there have even been whales spotted on this marine exploration. Of course, questions are encouraged! This activity is offered May through October 15th. This activity is suitable for children.
Brentwood Bay, BC$69 CAD Per Person (18+) -
Fishing from the Fantastic Fantasea (5 hrs.)
by Fantasea ChartersHave you ever experienced a luxury fishing charter? Here's your chance to kick your fishing experience up a notch or two. Your Master Captain will guide you straight to the local fishing spots that sizzle with salmon, cod or halibut. Set out up to five lines at a time and let the adventure begin. When you're ready for a break, grab a cool drink from your hostess and take a moment to bask in the beauty that surrounds you; sun reflecting off the water, mountains in the distance, magical sea life and the smell of ocean air you know so well. Welcome to luxury fishing. Bring along the gang, because this ultimate vessel can accommodate groups of up to 20 people. The Fantasea operates year round. A certified naturalist will be on board to help you fully enjoy the wildlife that surrounds you. You may purchase a fishing license on board (additional fee.)
Victoria, BC (18 km from Brentwood Bay)$1,000 CAD Per 5 Hours (maximum 20 people) -
Life by the Sea Water Limo Cruise (1 hr.)
by Brentwood Bay ResortCome sample life by the sea! You'll be greeted by your experienced ecologist guide and settle into Brentwood Bay's comfortable water limo for an educational, fun excursion. Your guide is pleased to point out a variety of wildlife and answer questions as you cruise the calm waters of stunning Brentwood Bay, the provincial park of Tod Inlet, and intimate Butchart Cove. Relax, enjoy and take pleasure in the vibrant wildlife, dynamic rocky shorelines and impressive forest that surround you. The provincial park of Tod Inlet is utilized by the First Nations peoples for medicinal, ceremonial and spiritual purposes. A minimum of four passengers required. This activity is offered May through October 15th. This activity is suitable for children.
Brentwood Bay, BC$35 CAD Per Person (min 4)


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Was city cleanup of Alderman's property legal?
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Some residents are questioning whether any laws were broken when city equipment and city workers were used to clean up property partially owned by a Yazoo City alderman.
Concerned citizens contacted The Yazoo Herald when they noticed city equipment on the land of a mechanic shop on 12th Street a couple of weeks ago. The property has long been considered by many to be an eyesore with junk cars and debris spread across the lot.
The land is partially owned by Ward 1 Alderman Charles "Mickey" O'Reilly.
City equipment can be used to pick up debris when it is placed on the right-of-way by the property owners. But a dump truck and backhoe were seen on the property well past the right-of-way, around the shop.
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Green Bay Packers – San Francisco 49ers Preview: NFL Week 13: A Running Start?
Last week the Green Bay Packers fell on a last second field goal, losing to the Atlanta Falcons 20-17 and snapping the Packers' four-game winning streak. Now the San Francisco 49ers, fresh off of a Monday Night win, come to Lambeau hoping to pull an upset.
While the Atlanta game was by no means a devastating loss, the Packers now likely will not get home field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs although they still can get the number two seed and a first round bye should they be able to wrestle the NFC North from the Chicago Bears.
This week, the Packers return home for the first time in four weeks to face the "underachieving" San Francisco 49ers.
I use quotation marks there because somehow the 49ers are only a game out of first place in their division despite their record of 4-7. That's how bad the NFC West is this year. A 7-9 record could be enough to make the playoffs.
If the Packers want any motivation, it's that. They could end up sitting at home for the playoffs with a 10-6 record while a team at 7-9 gets in.
There's a major problem with that logic, but that's a debate for another day.
Breaking down the 49ers
For the first time since Week 1, the Packers face a dual threat quarterback in 49ers starter Troy Smith. Since taking over for Alex Smith (no relation), Troy has provided a spark to an offense that badly needed one. Troy Smith's running ability added a whole other dimension to an offense that already featured two talented pass catchers.


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Ralph J. Giacomarro
Position: P
Height: 6-1 Weight: 190 lbs.
Born: January 17, 1961 in Passaic, NJ
College: Penn St. (school history) (Giacomarro college stats)
Drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the 10th round (268th overall) of the 1983 NFL Draft.
Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 6 (8842nd overall since 1950)
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Tips for Blueberry Picking & A Recipe for Raw Peach Tart with Blueberry Coconut-Ginger Cream (GF, DF, Paleo)
July 8, 2012 in Breakfast, Dessert, Farm, Homemade, Snack, Vegan, Vegetarian
A few weeks ago, before the weather unleashed Egypt-style blazing hot temps, my husband and I decided to make a day trip out of our raw milk pickup and visited the most adorable little blueberry farm out in Knockville, Maryland — right across the Virginia border. We live in the Northern Virginia area, so we were unexposed to the scenic Virginia mountainside views until recently. The trip up north through the mountains is breathtaking. Whoever came up with the saying 'Virginia is for lovers' is right on the money. The blueberry farm, quirkily named Frog Eye Farm, was recommended to us by our wonderful dairy farmer. Not only is the pick-your-own blueberries price only $3 per pound (how do you like that compared to the $5/pint you'll find at Whole Foods!?), but the berries also qualify for organic certification because they're completely chemical-and-pesticide-free. Seriously awesome.
Some other awesome things about Frog Eye Farm:
- I already mentioned the pick-your-own blueberry price is $3/lb (!)
- Totally chemical-free and organically-grown
- The farm owners are super nice and friendly
- There are over 20 blueberry varieties in the orchard – it's really interesting to taste the subtle differences between the varieties: some taste grape-like, others are very distinctly blueberry; some are tart and others are noticeably sweet and juicy …
- … which brings me to my next point: part of the fun is sampling the berries right off the vines!
- You can pick berries while getting some essential Vitamin D (from the sun)
- Blueberries you eat while picking can help protect you from potential sunburn (but make sure you go early in the morning during the hot summer months!)
- It's located in one of the most beautiful areas in VA – nestled between scenic lush mountains and nearby vineyards
I've been to the lovely farm twice so far and I can't wait to go again before blueberry season is over in late July/early August! I put together some tips for a successful blueberry-picking experience:
- Go early: The first time I went I followed the advice on Frog Eye's website and went early – the weather was beautiful and we didn't get sunburned. The second time I went, it was hotter and we went later in the day, so it got a bit uncomfortable towards the end of the time (around 2 PM). I highly recommend going blueberry picking as early as you can.
- Bring water: Good idea to stay hydrated while out in the sun.
- Wear something comfortable: This speaks for itself. You're going to be doing a bit of crouching down to grab some plump berries in hard-to-reach places, so opt for shorts, capris or a long dress – hopefully light-colored to deflect some of the sun's heat.
- Don't leave your picked berries unattended: Last time we went, we placed our baskets on the ground for five minutes while we helped the owners with their tent, and when we came back, we found a few ants crawling through our freshly-picked berries. My only thought: there are berries on the ground and on the vines – why are the ants so diabolical?! Anyway, we were able to shake most of them off (and the rest we picked out), but lesson learned: don't place baskets on the ground or leave the berries you picked unattended! (p.s. Check out my handsome hubby picking berries!)
- Sample the varieties: If the blueberry farm doesn't spray any pesticides, and if they're kind enough to let you sample, make sure to try a sample of the different varieties before picking and bagging. The ones that taste distinctly like blueberries are my favorite!
- Pick the bluest, plumpest ones: I learned at Frog Eye Farm that blueberries don't continue ripening once plucked from the bush (who knew?), so it makes the most sense to pick the ripest (i.e. deepest blue) berries you can find. They should be plump (juicy) but still taut (not at all squishy). If you like a little tartness, you probably also want to pick a few that have a small pink disk around the stem. The more pink, the more tart, and some tart ones are a bit refreshing I must say.
- If you have the freezer space, pick a lot: Unless you happen to live right next to a blueberry farm, it's probably a wise idea to try to get as much as you can when you go — you can easily freeze the berries for later use year-round.
- Bring a couple of large clear sealable bags: Most places will give you bags if you need them, but it's nice to have clear bags for easy storage when you get home. (Frog Eye Farm offers plastic bags if you don't have your own.)
- Bring a cooler with ice: Keeping the blueberries in the cooler with ice will help keep your blueberries fresh on your drive home.
- Consider making a day trip out of it: Go exploring in the area around the farm if you have some time. The first time we went, we hit up a vineyard in the area, Hiddencroft Vineyards – which was great (review coming on the blog!) We also stumbled upon Antietam National Battlefield, where we decided to have a picnic (another tip: pack a yummy lunch!). What a beautiful battelfield:
- How to store blueberries: When you get home, you'll want to place some of the berries in the fridge, and if you decide to freeze any, simply rinse under cold water, soak for a bit in cool water with a splash of vinegar, and rinse well. Spread on a baking sheet to dry; and once dry, bag them in ziplock or other sealable bags. I learned this trick from the kind lady at Frog Eye Farm: after you've zipped the bag shut, make a tiny opening in the top, insert a straw and suck out as much air as you can — so it's kind of vacuum-packed in a way. Blueberries will keep for about a week in the fridge and for several months in the freezer.
Using blueberries in the kitchen
The first time I got the berries, we ate many of them fresh (it's hard to resist!) They taste delightful on their own, and they go really well in a full-fat yogurt parfait with some coconut manna and a drip of raw honey. More recently, I made a deliciously juicy blueberry-beef burger (recipe coming soon!), grain-free blueberry-banana pancakes and last week, I added them to a raw tart I made on a whim. The possibilities for recipes involving fresh blueberries are as limitless as your imagination allows … I definitely see this blueberry dark chocolate chip ice cream in my future (as soon as I decide to make the ice cream maker purchase!)
Today I'd like to share with you the recipe of the raw tart I made last week using both fresh blueberries and ripe peaches that I got from the farmers' market. Back in April, I decided to start volunteering at the weekly local government-sponsored farmer's market in my area, and it's been a wonderful experience so far. One of the perks of volunteering is getting a handsome discount on a lot of the produce there. One of the vendors even insists on giving me extra ripe peaches free of charge – so nice!
Look how velvety these beauties look – what a cool texture!
How to make a raw tart
As I mentioned, I made a raw peach tart with blueberry coconut-ginger cream the other day, and it was a hit. This tart is light and refreshing, perfect for a hot summer's day like today. Similar to the grain-free apple pie and the grain-free pumpkin pie I made in the fall, this peach tart is made of a nuts-and-dates crust (with spices), so it's perfect for anyone who eats a gluten-free diet or is avoiding a lot of grains for whatever reason. Once you've made the "crust" and pressed it down into your pie dish, the filling is quite simple to make. The key to making a successful raw pie or tart is to make sure it's smooth and juicy enough, but still holds together. Using coconut oil and/or cream in the filling helps because it helps the filling solidify in the fridge. Another good tip is to use ground chia (which tastes very subtle), agar-agar (a type of clear seaweed that's almost tasteless), or high-quality unflavored beef gelatin (obviously not vegan).
For this tart, I decided on a coconut-ginger cream, which is vegan (with the exception of the honey), and so it's also dairy-free and egg-free. The filling is made creamy with the use of a smooth cashew cream (using soaked cashews) and a bit of coconut cream, and the blueberries and honey add just the perfect amount of sweetness. (I bet cream cheese from grass-fed milk would be a yummy substitute for the cashews, but I didn't have any on hand, so I went with the vegan version.) The addition of ginger was kind of an afterthought, but it worked well, because it gave the otherwise mild-and-sweet filling a nice background spiciness. Now that I think about it, I should have added more fresh ginger … hmm. Maybe next time!
Okay, enough with my blabbing, and on with the recipe. Hope some of you get to try it!
Raw Peach Tart with Blueberry Coconut-Ginger Cream (GF, DF, Paleo)
Prep Time: 45 minutes + 1 hr. chilling time
Keywords: raw breakfast dessert side snack gluten-free low-sodium soy-free sugar-free vegan vegetarian almond flour peach blueberry ginger Orthodox Christian Fasts tart pie spring summer
Ingredients (Serves 8-9)
For the crust:
- 1 cup dates, soaked and drained
- 1 cup walnuts, soaked overnight and dehydrated
- 1 cup almond flour (I used already-ground almonds, but you can grind your own)
- 1 tablespoon mesquite flour (optional, but adds a nice background taste)
- 1 teaspoon fair-trade organic vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch of nutmeg
- pinch of unrefined salt
For the filling:
- 1 cup fresh organic blueberries
- 1 1/4 cup cashews, soaked overnight and drained
- 3 tablespoons coconut cream (also called coconut manna)
- 3 teaspoons raw honey
- 2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil
- 4 teaspoons fresh lime juice (juice of half lime)
- 2-3 teaspoons fair-trade organic vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger root, ground
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/3 teaspoon cardamom powder
- 1/2 teaspoon unrefined salt
To top the filling:
- 4 fresh organic peaches, sliced
- a few drops of lime juice
(1) Make the grain-free 'crust': Soak the dates for half an hour in warm water. Grind the soaked and dehydrated/toasted walnuts and/or almonds with the soaked (and drained) dates in a food processor. Add 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 tablespoon mesquite flour, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, a pinch of ground nutmeg, and a dash of unrefined mineral salt. Blend well to mix in the spices. Then, distribute the mixture evenly on the bottom of a 10-inch pie plate. Make sure to cover all areas of the pie plate evenly and compactly so it can hold together well (the stickiness of the dates does a good job of keeping the crust together anyway).
(2) Make the filling: In a food processor or powerful blender, add the soaked cashews and blend until smooth. Add the cup of fresh blueberries, 3 tablespoons of coconut cream, 3 teaspoons of raw honey (or sweetener of choice), 2 tablespoons coconut oil and blend. If sweet enough, continue adding the rest of the ingredients: a tablespoon of freshly ground ginger root, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 2-3 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1/3 teaspoon cardamom powder and 1/2 teaspoon unrefined salt. Blend again until all ingredients are well-integrated. Taste for sweetness and zest – if more lime or honey is needed, add a little bit at a time.
(3) Add mixture into crust: Spoon out the mixture and add it into your grain-free spiced crust. Use the back of a spoon to level the top and smooth it out. Chill in the fridge for about an hour for the filling to set.
(4) Slice peaches and arrange on top: Slice 3-4 organic peaches into fourth, slicing each fourth further to get thin slices as in the pictures above. Squeeze some lime juice on the peaches to keep them looking fresh, and arrange them on top of the cooled tart. Keep refrigerated for a couple of hours (preferably) before serving chilled.


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Cowrie shells, strips of leather, huge stone discs, decorated rectangles of paper. They all share something in common: at one time, people used them as currency. In 2009, when Bitcoin went live, ones and zeros were added to the list. And like each new format that preceded it, this digital currency has changed a few of money's core concepts, including who controls it and how and where it gets spent.
Nowadays Bitcoin adopters are providing some clues about the benefits of a decentralized, anonymous, digital currency. For instance, independent merchants use it to receive online payments directly from customers, WikiLeaks uses it to dodge financial barricades, and drug users use Bitcoin to shop anonymously on the Internet's black market. But not everything works smoothly. The system lacks a quick way for people to trade in their physical cash for Bitcoins. Foreign currency exchanges don't deal in Bitcoins, and finding someone to sell them in person remains a huge challenge. A few of the online exchanges that do exist have lost huge amounts of their customers' Bitcoins to hackers—a combined sum now worth over one million dollars—whereas the more stable ones require users to self-identify in a way that undermines the network's anonymity. And although the number of merchants using Bitcoin is growing, one still can't find very many places to spend them. At a conference this month in London, Bitcoin's core developers and many of those who are building applications to make it more user-friendly confronted the currency's setbacks of the past year and planned a course forward intended to elevate it from a niche technophile currency into one that competes with physical money on all levels.
"'It's a challenging project, but it's one that's going to change the world. So that's why we're all here,"' said Jeff Garzik, one of Bitcoin's lead developers.
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Imagine sending money over the Internet as easily as sending an e-mail—any amount, any time, to anywhere in the world—just as though you're standing next to a person and handing them cash. This was never possible before Bitcoin.
The name, Bitcoin, is slightly misleading as there are no real coins involved. In fact, it's a publicly shared ledger that keeps track of transactions among different accounts. The task of updating the ledger falls to whichever computers (referred to as nodes) happen to be running the Bitcoin software at any given time—a role that is completely voluntary.
Anyone can participate at this level once they've downloaded the Bitcoin software and purchased "coins"—usually from an online exchange. The price they pay for them depends entirely on how the market values them from one day to the next. When Bitcoin users want to transfer their money to another account, they send an encrypted request to the network, identifying the involved parties by random strings of letters and numbers rather than by name. In order to verify the transaction and update the ledger, one of the nodes must come up with the solution to a difficult mathematical problem called a "'hash function,"' which takes the raw data from the transaction request and reduces it into a new string of data with a shorter, fixed length. A computer can only settle on the solution by trial and error, making multiple random guesses until it works. Once completed, this work is prohibitively difficult to reproduce and, in effect, time stamps the transactions as they come in so that no one can work backward on the chain. The first node to solve the puzzle broadcasts its solution to all of the other nodes, which then agree on the new version of the ledger. In this way, control over the ledger is spread over the entire Bitcoin network.
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Hello folks, somehow my old account was erased so I'm setting it back up. If you're unfamiliar with us we share our writings and work to inspire one another. We welcome novice writers as well as the seasoned of every genre.
Let's get together for inspiration to create stories that are powerful enough to publish. This group is all about the process of taking great ideas and manifesting those into works of art. From how to create your first novel, poem, script or short story all the way to the differences between on demand and traditional publication; this group is a wealth of information. Let's encourage one another to successful products for the changing literary industry. Meetups will be at local North Shore busin …
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Writing is a solitary pursuit, but we can all benefit from some social interaction here and there! The goal of this group is for writers to support one another by providing motivation, offering respectful critiques of works in progress, and sharing knowledge of the market. Of course we will write too! Writers of all levels and genres are welcome.
Do you appreciate great books? Do you enjoy good booze? WHO Anyone willing to read beyond Dan Brown* and Jodi Picoult. WHAT Read. Drink. Discuss. WHEN Evenings. WHERE A bar or restaurant. Suggestions welcome! WHY It's good for the soul, if not the liver. ME I gravitate toward literary fiction. I want to read well-written books. I am not opposed to reading mainstream fiction and certain genres as long as the books are written well and are not overly sentimental. Some of my favorite books/a …
Ongoing, informal group of artists sharing a clothed model. Starting April, 2013, we will have 5 minutes of short sketches followed by one long casual clothed pose for the remainder. There is no instruction. $10
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It is a brave, new world! The playing field has kind of been leveled in the publishing industry. There are wild success stories and stories of mild successes. The trick is to not be one of the countless failures. This group can focus on both the works... critiquing each other's work, etc. and on the business of e-publishing. Having a group to brainstorm marketing ideas, book descriptions, SEO, etc. can be in invaluable asset. Those in the area, can meet in person, while those to far away to atte …
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We want to make short films in New Orleans and meet other people that feel the same way. It has never been a better time to bring together creative minds for the purpose of storytelling. We'll meet up, have drinks, food, and a good time while collaborating on short film projects. We hope to attract writers, actors, directors, cinematographers, editors, and anyone interested in filmmaking. This will not just be a talk meet up. We will find scripts and make films together from preproduction to dis …
InterPlay is an International Community of people trying to go through life with ease and grace, being the change they want to see in the world through a dialogue of play. The goal is to be in playshop regularly once a week but we will see what is right for the group as we start up again this Monday, August 6, 2011.. InterPlay is about Creativity, Community, Change It is good for the body good for the spirit good for the heart good for the mind call Jean at 931-306-9265 InterPlay is an active, …
Louisiana Produces is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the growth and stability of the film and television industries in Louisiana. This is an excellent opportunity to network with other Louisiana Filmmakers. George Brower & Lynn Yeldell, Founders. Wayne Morgan, President, Louisiana Produces, Inc. Jon Tower, Vice President, Louisiana Produces, Inc.
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I used to be an artist before i became a actor, but could we also possibly put music that people created on the wall to? I make music so i would like to share it.
wow!!! awesome!!! :3 hehehe all people have an artist inside...no matter what if u make music, poems, drawings!!! THATS WHAT AN ARTIST DO!!!! SOMETIMES PEOPLE THINK THAT THEY DONT HAVE AN ARTIST INSIDE....BUT I THINK ITS CUZ THEY DONT PERMIT HIM TO GET OUT FROM THE JAR!!! HEHEH WOW REALLY MEN UR AWESOME!!!! WE WANT IT!! :D AND THX!!
same me, Ryan :) Look forward to hearing some of your stuff! :) :) :)
hey, guys, i love drawing but my real passion is songwriting. I could share some of my songs with you guys if you want
i used to draw but i dropped that awhile ago, studied canines a lot and i still do it but writing songs is pretty much a great passion for me, i love it, so i'll share some songs too :3
here is a song i wrote. It needs music, but here are the lyrics:
(Verse 1)
It hurts so much
I'm out of touch
I walk around
Without a sound
I'm a shadow
My bones rattle
No elation
Feeling so bad
But yet so sad
Feeling alone
Without a home
I am good now
But still somehow
They think of me
As I was before
And I cry once more
Give me a second chance
I have changed myself
But they don't believe me
They think I am still myself
People can change sometimes
They don't think this way
They think what I did before
Is how I'll always behave
(Verse 2)
I get so tired
My brain is wired
With this bad pain
Emotional Drain
I can't react
I'm not intact
Losing control
Within my soul
I am now dead
Inside my head
But pain's still there
I'm unaware
I feel so sick
A death too quick
They think that this
Is all an act
That I'm still intact
But I'm dying
And I keep crying
Give me a second chance
I have changed myself
But they don't believe me
They think I am still myself
People can change sometimes
They don't think this way
They think what I did before
Is how I'll always behave
How can right
Feel so wrong
Feeling bad
All along
Sometimes I wish
To disappear
Then remember
That I'm needed here
And I'm helping
Trying for you
So please, O please
Remember to
Give me a second chance
I have changed myself
But they don't believe me
They think I am still myself
People can change sometimes
They don't think this way
They think what I did before
Is how I'll always behave
By Ryan Sullivan
Sitting at a desk staring at a wall
Find a way to block this wall
Way to much in my mind just another time
Look at the clock time has gone by I feel so dry
Wondering what the hell happened to all my information
I just need to be in reformation
Just need to think my way around this test
Staring at a white desk where words are written saying
"You will fail" and "Just give it a rest"
No, No! I say to myself this can't happen
This is too much what the hell is happening to me
I just becoming a lost prodigy of getting good grades
Now just becoming a wasted space of an endless race
Where I am always behind trying to fight this endless time
That's making my brain explode in half making my senses into a wrath of pain and misery crying out for someone to please help me. Making a rhyme that makes mic's fall. Help HELP I cry out for help but none of my teachers hear me at all.
I am just lost inside this endless space wondering what will happen to me when I fail this test. I guess no one can see that I am in stress and I just I will give it a rest for eternity.
By Ryan Sullivan
I'll rap till i die
I won't cry
Just say Hi and i will be alive
To rap again in your face and fuck your life
Because tonight's the end the end to be the best i must protect my identity
Because on the mic' am superman flowing through the words
Making you pussies cry from my crazy rhymes
I don't lie because i am the best the best i can be against my enemies
as ya can see it's my density to be the best and the best i can be i am just young not tall or strong but on the mic am King Kong. So let me put it all together in a song because once ya hear it the thoughts of taking me down will be gone. I am the next king
but to all my white rappers i stand and say to ya come with me to protect our land against this enemies and come all my rappers whether black or white and tonight
We'll unite to fight.
My Reflection
By Ryan Sullivan
Sometimes I look at myself I don't know who I am
Just a reflection in a mirror waiting to escape this fear
Wondering why, while the clock goes by
Thinking of what they will think of me
Trying to get away from this fear
That's tearing me apart of my body parts
Trying to look normal trying to take control
But it's so hard to take away this toll I have to pay
To be normal in a way
Taking pills three at once till you are fed up
With life you try to keep your head straight
Finding away from this hate
A puzzle that has no way to leave
No place to escape this cold dark feeling
That washes over me killing chilling my bones
Till all you have left is skin and bones
Trying to help myself in every single way
Till every single day you cry in your bed
Never wanting to see the day again
Praying for a day that will get me away
This is what my friend has been through
So I dedicate this song to you
Nothing Left
By Ryan Sullivan
I am done Kayla nothing is left I feel like death yeah death inside isn't that right when you feel you want to cry you just curl up and cut and lose your mind to the beats of your heart you feel inside. You just hating all the things in your life when you feel so alone and you're dead inside put a ball in my heart because there is nothing left you can hear the clatter of my empty chest. You can say you don't want me to die but in the inside you feel no hope left your stressed and cut from the inside out just finding a place to seek help. So to end this song on a right note i will just say for my words I wrote that all the things in life don't always go as planned I clearly saw that today when life flashed from my hands.
By Ryan Sullivan
Here's a little story about my ex-girlfriend Kim
The person that I love deep within
You see me and Kim met through my ex
At the time Kim was dating my friend
I liked Kim the day I saw her
I was stunned by the way I wanted her
Me and my ex broke up Me and Kim talked
We talked and talked for 7 months straight
Those seven months were the best days of my life
Now I am a failure, lost and wrecked
But me and Kim started dating in April
I was the happiest guy in the world
Then things turned when I fell
In May I was at chorus
I collapsed and took a fall
It scared the shit out of Kim
I was in the hospital for as long as I remember 7 hours of none stop terror. I texted Kim hour to hour she stayed up until I got better. She is the best person I know no one is better she is an angel sent down to make me better she is my dream girl I loved at first sight. Well after I fell I fell again on the night of the concert for chorus once again. Kim was crying her eyes out and loved me to death I needed to see her before I was sent to my death. Yeah I was scared I thought I was dying cause of the tests my body was just crying. This is the longest rap I have ever made but it should be the longest since Kim is my babe (Troll).
Well I found out that I developed a sickness from the collapsing they thought I was been visited by my past of disease of epilepsy. "Well no it wasn't, no it isn't, NO!, NO!, NO!" I screamed myself to sleep trying to pray I would find out about this sickness in a day. Well it didn't take just a couple of days no its took 7 fucking months.
Go Away
By Ryan Sullivan
(Goes to What I've Done by Linkin Park)
For all this regret
I have shed over a million lives
I feel sorrow for my ways and days
Just messing up, and I want it to go
Just go, JUST GO AWAY!!! (Hold)
I've felt this pain from me
It's all my fault
You've just got to go, JUST GO AWAY!!!(Hold)
So you have known the mistakes
From me that I put on you
I messed up but no way I felt come through
So please just come, just come THIS WAY!
JUST GO AWAY!!! (Hold)
I've felt this pain from me
It's all my fault
You've just got to go, JUST GO AWAY!!(Hold)
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