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Okay so there is a little bit of snow... This will keep you warm.
Monday, December 27, 2010
Friday, December 10, 2010
Lobster Mac and Cheese
Let's face it, it has been freezing here in New York. What better way to fight the cold days and nights than with the warming powers of Mac and Cheese? And what better way to make Mac and Cheese even better? Why, lobster of course.
The photo shows the items you'll need... A lobster, small shells, Mascarpone cheese, Romano cheese, Sharp Cheddar cheese, parsley, tarragon, butter, flour, milk, garlic, panko bread crumbs and of course red wine. There is no red wine in the recipe, that's for you to sip on while you cook.
So here goes my take on two of my favorite foods.
The photo shows the items you'll need... A lobster, small shells, Mascarpone cheese, Romano cheese, Sharp Cheddar cheese, parsley, tarragon, butter, flour, milk, garlic, panko bread crumbs and of course red wine. There is no red wine in the recipe, that's for you to sip on while you cook.
The first thing I did was steam the lobsters and pick the meat from the shell.
While the lobsters were cooking I also cooked the shells and drained them just as they were
al dente. I set the shells aside so they could watch me prepare the cheesy bath I was drawing up for them.
In a strong pot I added about 5 or 6 tablespoons of butter and 5 or 6 tablespoons of flour. I worked this roux for a few minutes and slowly added milk while I kept whisking. I added about 5 cups of fat free milk. I imagine whole milk or even a bit of heavy cream would have been more decadent, but that's all I had in the fridge.
When this white sauce thickened, I started to mix in the Mascarpone cheese, about 6 oz.. This cheese is creamy and smooth. I didn't find it too flavorful, but loved the texture for this dish. Then I added about 5 oz. of Romano cheese. This added a nice flavor and bit of a salty taste. Lastly, I shredded some sharp Cheddar for it's strong flavor and its color. I kept working the cheeses into the white sauce to create the cheese sauce.
Then I cut up the lobster and added it to the sauce with a few tablespoons of fresh chopped parsley, a dash of tarragon and teaspoon of thyme.
Into this cheesy cauldron I put the shells. What a great bath for these shells. Ahh, the power of cheese.
Now, since I didn't plan on baking this dish, but still wanted a crunch, I needed a topper. I sauteed some chopped garlic in olive oil and then added about a half cup of panko bread crumbs and a handful of chopped parsley. This would be my topper and provide the needed crunch.
That's basically how I did it. Got myself down one of Nana's Corning Ware casserole dishes and filled it with some wintry goodness. I recommend trying this one at home. I also recommend running 5 miles right after eating this because it's gonna take a toll on your waistline.
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Matthew 12 New Testament for Everyone (NTE)
Lord of the Sabbath
12 At that time Jesus went through the cornfields on the sabbath. His disciples were hungry, and they began to pluck ears of corn and eat them. 2 When the Pharisees observed this they said to him, 'Look here! Your disciples are doing something that's not permitted on the sabbath!'
3 'Did you never read what David did?' replied Jesus. 'When he and his men were hungry, 4 they went into God's house and ate the holy bread which neither he nor his men were allowed to eat – only the priests had that right. 5 Or didn't you read in the law that the priests in the Temple do things on the sabbath which are against sabbath law – and they aren't guilty? 6 Let me tell you this: something greater than the Temple is here. 7 If you'd known what this saying means:
Mercy, not sacrifice, is what I really want –
you wouldn't have passed judgment on blameless people. 8 Yes, you see: the son of man is master of the sabbath, too.'
9 He left the place and went into their synagogue, 10 where there was a man with a withered hand.
They put the question to him: 'Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath?'
(They asked this so that they could frame a charge against him.)
11 'Supposing one of you has just one sheep,' replied Jesus, 'and it falls into a ditch on the sabbath. You'll grab it and haul it out, won't you? 12 Well then, think how much more important a human being is than a sheep! So, you see, it is permitted to do good on the sabbath.'
13 Then he said to the man, 'Stretch your hand out.' He stretched it out, and it was restored to health, just like the other one. 14 But the Pharisees went off and plotted against him, with the intention of doing away with him.
The Servant
15 Jesus discovered the plots against him, and left the district. Large crowds followed him, and he healed them all, 16 giving them strict instructions not to tell people about him. 17 This was so that what was spoken through Isaiah the prophet might come true:
18 Look! Here's my servant, whom I chose;
Jesus and Beelzebul
22 They brought to Jesus a man who was possessed by a demon that made him unable to see or speak. Jesus healed him, so that the sick man was able to talk and see. 23 All the crowds were astonished.
'He can't be David's Son, can he?' they said.
24 The Pharisees heard this.
'The fellow can only cast out demons', they said, 'because he's in league with Beelzebul, the prince of demons!'
25 Jesus knew their thoughts.
'Suppose a kingdom is split down the middle,' he said to them. 'It'll go to rack and ruin! If a city or a household is split down the middle, it's doomed! 26 And if the satan drives out the satan, he's split down the middle – so how can his kingdom stay standing?
27 'What's more, if I cast out demons by Beelzebul, whose power are your people in league with when they cast them out? Yes, they'll tell you what's what! 28 But if I'm casting out demons because I'm in league with God's spirit – well, then, God's kingdom has arrived on your doorstep!
29 'Look at it like this. Suppose you want to break into a strong man's house and steal his belongings. How are you going to do that unless you first tie up the strong man? Then you can plunder his house to your heart's content. 30 If you're not with me, you're against me. Unless you're gathering the flock with me, you're scattering it.
31 'So let me tell you this: people will be forgiven for every sin and blasphemy; but blasphemy against the spirit will not be forgiven. 32 If anyone speaks a word against the son of man, it will be forgiven. But if anyone speaks a word against the holy spirit, it won't be forgiven, either in the present age or in the age to come.'
The Sign of Jonah
33 'You must make up your mind between two possibilities,' Jesus went on. 'Either the tree is good, in which case its fruit is good; or the tree is bad, in which case its fruit is bad. You can tell the tree by its fruits, after all.
34 'You're a family of snakes! How can you say good things when you're bad inside? What the mouth speaks is what fills the heart. 35 A good person produces good things from a good storeroom; an evil person produces evil things from an evil storeroom. 36 Let me tell you this: on judgment day people will have to own up to every trivial word they say. 37 Yes: you will be vindicated by your own words – and you will be condemned by your own words.'
38 'Teacher,' responded some of the scribes and Pharisees. 'We would like to see a sign from you.'
39 'This wicked and immoral generation is looking for a sign,' replied Jesus. 'But no sign will be given to it – except the sign of Jonah. 40 Jonah, you see, was in the stomach of the sea-monster for three days and three nights – and in the same way the son of man will be in the heart of the earth for three days and three nights. 41 The men of Nineveh will rise up at the judgment along with this generation and will condemn it. They, after all, repented when they heard Jonah's warnings! And, in case you hadn't noticed, something greater than Jonah is here. 42 The Queen of the South will be raised at the judgment with this generation and will condemn it. She, after all, came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon! And, in case you hadn't noticed, something greater than Solomon is here.'
Jesus' True Family
43 'When the unclean spirit goes out of a person,' Jesus continued, 'it goes wandering through waterless places looking for somewhere to rest, and doesn't find anywhere. 44 Then it says, "I'll go back to my house, the one I left." When it gets there it finds it standing empty, clean and tidy. 45 Then it goes out and collects seven other spirits to join it, spirits worse than itself. They go in and take up residence there. The poor person ends up worse off than they were to start with! And that's what will happen with this wicked generation.'
46 Suddenly, while he was speaking to the crowds, his mother and his brothers came and stood outside, hoping for a chance to speak to him.
47 'Look,' someone said to him, 'your mother and your brothers are standing outside wanting to speak to you.'
48 'Who is my mother?' said Jesus to the person who had spoken to him. 'Who are my brothers?'
49 Then he stretched out his hand towards his disciples.
'Look!' he said. 'Here are my mother and my brothers. 50 Yes; anyone who does what my heavenly father wants is my brother, and my sister, and my mother.'
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Perry soliciting letters to the editor to attack Strayhorn
Gov. Rick Perry's campaign is helping orchestrate letters to the editor designed to appear as spontaneous criticism of Carole Keeton Strayhorn.
In an e-mail to Perry supporters, North Texas field representative Lathan Watts offers "talking points and even sample letters" to help supporters write to The Dallas Morning News and the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
According to the e-mail, the Perry campaign wants letter writers to accuse Mrs. Strayhorn of using her state comptroller's office for political purposes.
UPDATE: Jason's take at Chris Bell's blog:
If you ask me, the problem with Team Perry's little ploy isn't so much that they're asking supporters to write their local paper (which campaigns have done since the beginning of time), but that the letters they're asking for are nothing more than petty personal attacks.
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Salam and hi all
for the umpteenth time i must say sorry again to all of you, i'm very lazy of updating in this blog. This July i'm use most of my time to
sleep resting, to get together with family so i don't make much thing with our project. But still i drew something....
First is AMV - AMS BG is done
So in this month (august) i will animate AMV - Aku Memilih Setia, hopefully one month is enough. And for Legendary Hero, right now Furies is editing the storyscript and translate it to english (the real script is in Indonesia Language). And from now on until the end of year i will use most of time to just draw the resource for Legendary Hero, because something serious need more time to do, and i want to make Legendary Hero something awesome! Not just a simple flash animation, but something more complex and cool! So, i will start to animate in 2016, and i will create 2 episode!
And i do something fun, drawing people faces!
This just three, i've done 11 thing like this. You can see it in my fb, go to all new staff page that will lead you know all of Diclim team and their jobs, also their sosmed too.
So, that's all for now. For August hope i can do something awesome.
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The 8th September Stroud Festival Nature drew large crowds, with children and families engaged in creative activities across the different stalls and demonstrations. I have made a couple of films of the day - one of the Eco-Zone stalls - see blog on Monday for link - and the other of the Wind in the Willows play which should be ready very soon...
It was certainly a great atmosphere - huge credit to Steve Roberts and others who organised it all...
Anyhow for the second year running the Big Cats stall was busy all day. I had a report from Rick Minter who shared some of what was fed back on the day and I thought I could share here....some 16 different reports of big cats were made during the day. Most of these related to sightings and encounters in recent years, but two reports were made by people unknown to each other but who described what appeared to be the same animal in the same place over the past two weeks in the Stroud valleys.
The survey of attitudes to local big cats produced similar results to last year (see photo). By far the strongest reaction about big cats from people is "leave them alone", while "it's exciting" and "survey them" are the other main response people make. A very small proportion of people were scepitcal of possible big cats. Interestingly Rick says the figures are similar to other events and last year in Stratford park - and yes people are to some extent self-selecting but still indicates that people largely take a measured view on the implications of big cats such as pumas and black leopards being around.
At the stall, 93 people commented on the recent tantalising photograph which had been in local papers. 75 per cent of respondents thought the animal was feline, and just 11 per cent thought it was a dog. 5 per cent thought it was a standard domestic or feral cat, 16 per cent felt it could be a larger feral cat, while 54 per cent thought it was a genuine big cat.
See more in Rick's book:
13 Sep 2012
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Facilitating groups
John has ten years experience as a group facilitator, working at senior management and middle management levels on projects, relationships, strategic planning, business continuity and change.
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Coaching and mentoring
John has five years coaching and mentoring experience supported by the CIPD Advanced Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring (accredited by Oxford Brookes). He has undertaken individual coach-mentoring with Cancer Research UK, the Youth Sport Trust, MasterCard, University of London, Hudson, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Treasury, as well as private clients in the UK, the United States and Canada. John is also a volunteer mentor with the New Leaders UK programme and with the charity Timebank. He is a member of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council and a member of a long-standing peer coaching and supervision group.
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- Facilitation Techniques (2001)
- OGC Managing Successful Programmes (2002)
- Advanced Project Management (1998, and as facilitator 1999)
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The Ultimate Oahu bucket list has the best things to do on Oahu with your friends and family!
What to do on Oahu? No idea where to start? I have created the ultimate Oahu bucket list for inspiration about the best things to do on Oahu, Hawaii. I have done almost all of the activities and been to most locations on the list while I lived on Island for two years. You can click on underlined bucket list items for a more detailed blog post with directions, tips, and photos.
1. Hike Chinaman's Hat
The Chinaman's Hat is a small island near Kualoa Ranch. It is accessible by kayak or a short swim. Once you arrive at the island a mini hike to the top will give you amazing views of the shore and the Kualoa Mountains. We even spotted a seal sunbaking on the rocks!
There is a tour company that will transport you to and from Waikiki, give you access to the 'Secret Beach' and most importantly, includes kayak rental so you can paddle out to Chinaman's Hat! Click Here f you want to check out the price and availability of the tour.
Full blog post: Kayak adventure to Chinaman's Hat
2. Doors off helicopter flight
There is nothing like seeing the island of Oahu from the air with your legs hanging out of the door! Mauna Loa Helicopters let you do just that. I did an island tour just after sunrise and we flew over waterfalls, craters, Waikiki and some of the world's best beaches. Click Here to book your doors off helicopter flight with Mauna Loa helicopters (The same company I went with for my flight)
Click Here to read the full blog post and see all of the photos from my epic flight.
3. Kayak to the Mokes
From Lanikai or Kailua Beach a kayak to the mokes will take about thirty minutes. A beautiful canoe or kayak paddle to the Mokulua is a great escape for the day to an isolated island. However, there are quite a few tourists who make the journey later in the day. Around the back side of the island, there are quite a few good cliff jumping spots and also the Queen's bath.
Click Here for a fully guided kayak tour, including a professional guide, safety gear, and lunch!
Full blog post: Outrigger Canoe Adventure to Na Mokulua
4. Find the Crouching Lion
Looking out over Kahana Bay, the Crouching Lion Hike offers amazing views, steep drop-offs, and beautiful lush surroundings. It's located on the Northeast side of Oahu and is usually much less populated than many of the other hikes on Oahu despite how beautiful it is. There is a local company called Mahina Hawaii that will take you on guided adventures around the island like Crouching Lion Hike. They use their local knowledge and experience of the area to keep you safe and have the best overall experience.
Full blog post: Click here to find out how to find the Crouching Lion.
5. Hike Stairway to Heaven for sunrise
The Stairway to heaven was one of my favorite things to do on Oahu. While it is illegal, the stairway is still frequented by a small number of people on most mornings. At the summit, there is an old satellite atop a small bunker. As the sun rises 20 or more people sit atop the bunker with views all the way to the beach and down into the valleys on either side. Another Oahu sunrise worth waking up for is at Lanikai Pillbox Hike.
Full blog post: The Stairway to Heaven Hike
6. Try for a personal record up Koko Crater Railway Trail
One of the most popular hikes on Oahu, Koko Head Stairs is a relatively short hike but don't be fooled. The unforgiving incline will have you gasping for breath by the time you reach the top. My personal best was 12:15 but I have seen people fly up much quicker. If you take a leisurely walk up you can expect to finish between 30 minutes and 1 hour.
Full blog post: 1048 Steps up the Koko Head Stairs.
7. Try shrimp on North Shore
The North Shore of Oahu is famous for surf, beaches and it's chill vibes. But you can't visit the North shore without trying some famous Garlic Shrimp. There are plenty of food trucks lining the coast all claiming to be the best and the original. I tried quite a few of them during my time on Oahu and of the more well-known trucks, I enjoyed Romy's. While you are up there check out one of the best beaches on the North Shore.
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8. Get a picture holding up Koko Crater Arch during sunrise
Koko Crater Arch is an unbelievable rock formation on the edge of the crater. You can walk underneath or on top of the crater while looking out over the east coast of Oahu. Sunrise is the best time to visit the arch to get some nice color in the sky for a perfect backdrop
9. Endure Pali Notches
The Pali Notches are one of the most dangerous hikes on Oahu due to the strong winds that often frequent the trail, which has an unforgiving drop on both sides. You also need to complete a few basic rock climbs to complete the trail. At the end of the trail is the 'chimney' a vertical rock face you can climb with the assistance of a rope. This is an iconic photo spot on Oahu.
Full blog post: The Dangerous Pali Notches
10. Try stand up paddle board yoga
Combine all the best parts of Oahu in one awesome fitness session on the Ocean while watching a sunset come down one side of Ala Moana, while palm trees line the other side of the bay. If you want to try Night SUP yoga with Led lights in what is an epic experience, Click Here to book your spot.
Full blog post: Sunset Paddle Board Yoga Session
11. See the view of Honolulu at the Diamond Head Crater Hike
The most popular hike on Oahu and probably the most popular thing to do on Oahu aside from Waikiki Beach. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the old war bunkers at the top from which you will have amazing views of Waikiki and the ocean.
Full blog post: The first thing you have to do in Honolulu
12. Tackle the Kuliouou ridge trail
Kuliouou Ridge Trail isn't what you would expect on Oahu. A forest setting you would expect in the Pacific Northwest of the Mainland is a great spot to have an afternoon hike.
13. Adventure at Ka'au Crater Hike
My favorite waterfall hike on Oahu, Ka'au Crater Hike leads you up three waterfalls before you navigate a fine ridge on the edge of the crater to reach expansive views in all directions.
Full blog post: Ka'au Crater Hike
14. Visit Manoa Falls
After Diamond Head Hike, Manoa Falls is the second most popular hike on Oahu. Only minutes from the busy streets of Waikiki, this jungle trail leads you to a large waterfall. Jurassic Park and Lost filmed scenes in this lush green area.
Full blog post: Manoa Falls Jungle Trail
15. Find Dead man's catwalk (or where it used to be)
Despite what its name might suggest, the Dead Man's Catwalk provided more amazing views than perils. The catwalk referred to the cement slab that some claim was a possible war-era installation or was previously used as a launch strip for hang gliders. The words "The Dead Man's Catwalk" were constantly being spray painted on the 6-yard strip that led out to a steep drop-off down the face of cliffs.
Full blog post: Dead Man's Catwalk is Dead
16. Reach the summit of Wiliwilinui ridge trail
"Standing at the summit of Wiliwili Nui Ridge I can make out Waikiki, a city of white buildings seemingly a world away from the ridges we are roaming. I spin around to see the turquoise water of the east coast and the panoramic views make me feel like I am at the center of this beautiful island."
Full blog post: Wiliwilinui Ridge Trail
17. Snorkel at Hanauma Bay
Hanauma Bay is the most popular spot for tourists to spot a turtle or explore the underwater world of the Pacific Ocean.
18. Watch the sunrise from Lanikai Pillbox hike
Lanikai is by far one of the prettiest areas on Oahu, laden with spectacular homes, crystal clear water and the famous Mokoluas also known as "mokes" (Mountains) out in the ocean. Only a few blocks back from Lanikai Beach is the beginning of the Lanikai Pillbox Trail (Kaiwa Ridge), known for being one of the easier trails on the island of Oahu. There is no better way to start your day than with a short sunrise hike overlooking the ocean and amazing scenery.
Full blog post: Lanikai Pillbox Hike the Best Sunrise Hike on Oahu
19. Find the Cromwell's rock pool
Only a short drive or a 30-minute walk up the hill from Waikiki is the much more relaxed Cromwell's beach. Explore around the corner and try and spot the semi-enclosed salt water rock pool created by someone with much, much more money than myself.
Full blog post: 4 beaches within walking distance of Waikiki Beach
20. Ziplining at Kualoa Ranch
Float along a zip-line through Jurassic Park territory! For those who have bungee jumped or been sky diving, it won't blow your socks off. It is a short scenic float through amazing surroundings, slow enough to allow you to take in where you are, send a Snapchat, or facetime with your family back home! This is why it is a great activity for a family or a group of friends it is a fun day for the thrill-seeker and the non-adventurer of the group.
Full blog post: Kualoa Ranch Zipline Adventure
21. Walk the trail to Hanauma Bay rock bridge
Hanauma Bay is the most popular snorkeling beach on Oahu with hundreds of tourists visiting each day. However, a beautiful hike winds around the cliffs above the bay leading towards the ocean's edge. If you follow the path all the way to towards the ocean and venture down the cliffs you will find a small rock bridge. Be incredibly careful in this area as it has claimed lives of strong swimmers in the past after they were swept off the rocks. One of the lesser known things to do on Oahu but definitely one to enjoy from a safe distance.
22. Visit Lulumahu falls
A cascading waterfall in the middle of the forest is a peaceful spot to enjoy the afternoon. The hike is right next to the Pali Highway and only takes about 30 minutes. You can swim in the pool below the waterfall.
23. Hike the Mariners Ridge
One of the more challenging hikes on the island this trail will give you spectacular views of the ocean while enjoying beautiful mountain surroundings.
Flickr: Kenneth
24. Have a coconut on the beach
Is there a better way to enjoy an Aloha Friday than with a coconut on the beach? I thought so..
25. Leap into the ocean at China Walls
China Walls is a little cliff edge on the east side of Oahu. On a calm day it is a perfect spot for some small to medium cliff jumps, a swim and a sun bake. On a day with some swell stand back because China Walls gets crazy. I took this video there on a huge day.
26. Reach the top at the Pink Pillbox hike
In the mountains on the west side of Oahu is the Pink Pillbox Hike. Painted pink as a testimony to breast cancer victims and survivors, the abandoned military pillbox isn't hard to spot. Five pillboxes in total line the ridge, which takes less than an hour to hike. This is one of the less popular things to do on Oahu but it was by far one of my favorite hikes on the island.
Full blog post: Pink Pillbox Hike on Oahu's West Side
27. Do the Peace hike on the North Shore
In the mountains overlooking the famous Pipeline beach and the North shore of Oahu, the Peace Hike provides a great vantage point. After twenty minutes of hiking you will find a small platform/pillbox that has a peace sign painted on it. Be sure to do the hike on a day with big swell so you can watch the huge waves roll in one after another from up in the mountains.
Full blog post: Shooting Pipeline from the Mountains
28. Spend time at the Chinatown Sunday markets
The markets in Chinatown are an interesting collection of grocers and asian goods. While not everyone's cup of tea this is a morning of discovery and exploration that is a little off the beaten path for most tourists. I used to live right near Chinatown and can tell you this area is home to many homeless people and many store-owners who are hustling to make a living.
29. Relax in the Kaena Point tide pools
On the west side of Oahu, a collection of rock pools retain their water as the tide goes out. The pools can be accessed from the western entry to Kaena Point. It is quite an isolated spot and a perfect place to enjoy a sunset while floating in a tide pool.
30. Admire the trees at the Judd trail
The Judd Trail is just off the Pali Highway and will transport you from island paradise to a woodland forest typical of many states on the mainland. A path winds beneath towering trees for a couple of miles, leading you to the Jackass Ginger Pool. The pool has a small cascading fall and a rope swing and is a great spot to hang out for the afternoon.
Full blog post: Jackass Ginger Pool & The Judd Trail
31. Enjoy a delicious poke bowl
Poke Bowls became my favorite food on Oahu. Essentially a poke bowl is raw fish, most commonly Ahi and rice. However, you can get a bowl with octopus, squid or other types of seafood. A spicy sauce or seasoning covers the fish. Bowls range from $6 to $15 depending on where you buy them from.
Flickr: mastersamuel
32. Chill at Cockroach cove
Cockroach Cove is right next to Halona Blowhole. Although tourists will come and go en masse in the carpark above the cove it is actually a great spot to chill out. Turtles often feed in the area and the rocky formations and little caves make a great backdrop for an afternoon chill session. Sandy's is right around the corner if you get bored and want to go get smashed by some waves.
You might also be interested in reading about the best turtle beach in Hawaii!
33. Get sprayed by Halona Blowhole
The Halona Blowhole is a on the east side of Oahu, and is one of the most popular things to do on Oahu. As the waves crash into the cliffs under the rocks the water surges out of a blowhole shooting into the air. The rougher the day the bigger the spray from the blowhole usually.
Flickr: Jason Duke
34. Watch breaching whales (winter time only)
In the winter anywhere on the east side of Oahu you are a chance to see a whale out in the ocean. Spots I have personally seen whales are: Makapu'u Beach, Spitting Cave, Turtle Bay Resort (North Shore)
Video by: Eric Sterman
35. Enjoy Dole Whip at the Dole Plantation
The Dole Plantation is a great spot to stop at on the way to the north shore for a tasty pineapple treat. The Plantation offers tours and has a huge hedge maze. The soft serve pineapple whip is like no other ice-cream you've had before. Be prepared for masses of tourists.
36. Sneak into Hilton pool for Friday fireworks show
An activity that is frowned upon but if you are successful you will have free buffet snacks and the best view in the house of the Friday fireworks from the Hilton Pool. I won't tell you how to do it but enjoy the view once you figure it out.
37. Survive Three Peaks
Three Peaks or Olomana Trail is a tracherous looking hike with three steep peaks that can be seen all the way from Lanikai. This is not a hike for the faint-hearted with a number of narrow parts of the trail with steep drop-offs. The views of the Koolau's are worth it all.
Full blog post: 10 Best Hikes on Oahu
38. Skydive on the North Shore
What better place to jump from a plane than above the beautiful azure water and rocky coastline of the North Shore. For just over $120 you can make the leap of your life. Definitely one of the craziest Oahu activities on offer!
39. Lay in the Makapu'u Tide pools
The Makapu'u Lighthouse hike is one of the most popular things to do on Oahu. However what most people don't do is venture down the cliffs to the tide-pools on the water's edge. Once down on the rocky coastline a number of tide pools are deep enough to jump into and a few blowholes might give you a surprise too.
Full blog post: Makapu'u Tide Pools
40. Jump off the plank at Alan davis
When parking in the Makapu'u Lighthouse Trail carpark, there is another attraction close by. If you walk back towards Waikiki along the coast away from the lighthouse there are a collection of wooden planks hanging out over the crystal clear water. Only a few yards high they make the area a perfect spot to hang out for the day. This is one of the lesser known Oahu attractions. Check out the Oahu attractions. Check out the Tom Tom/Makapu'u Trail while you are in the area!
Full Blog post: Alan Davis Beach
41. Watch a Surf competition
You have many to choose from as the winter season comes. Notable competitions are the Billabong Pipe Masters and the "Eddie" a big wave surf competition at Waimea Bay. The atmosphere at surf events is like no other sporting events. A friendly low-key environment on the beach while surfers ride some mental waves out in the water. Pictured below is a shot I took at Waimea Bay a week before the "Eddie". Watching a surf comp is one of the best things to do in Hawaii no matter what island you are on.
Full blog post: To find out when all the surf comps happen on Oahu you can check out the full guide I wrote that includes a schedule: Oahu Surf Competition Guide
42. Enjoy the atmosphere at the Billabong Pipe Masters surf competition at Pipeline Beach
This is the must-see event of the year on Oahu. As the winter swell rolls through, the best surfers in the world gather for the final round of the World Surf League. Often this competition decides the world champion. I camped out on the beach with many others during two of the days and loved the vibe on the north shore during the comp. I was lucky enough to see and shoot surfers like Mick Fanning, Kelly Slater, John John Florence and Gabriel Medina.
Full blog post: To find out when all the surf comps happen on Oahu you can check out the full guide I wrote that includes a schedule: Oahu Surf Competition Guide
43. Get in the water at Keikis and survive
Keiki Beach is like the Sandy Beach of the north shore. Ridiculous waves crash into the shoe while crazy bodyboarders find shade in barrels. I went in the water once here on a huge day and I'm pretty proud of that. Definitely be very careful at this beach.
44. Jump off Waimea Bay rock
Waimea Bay is my favorite beach on Oahu. It has rock climbing, turtles, underwater tunnels and huge waves in the winter. However, it's most popular feature is a giant rock resting half in the water half on the shore. It is easy to climb onto the rock and from there you can join the crowd of nervous jumpers who wait their turn to leap off the rock. It isn't incredibly deep but usually it is just deep enough.
Full blog post: 11 Reasons Why Waimea Bay is my Favorite Beach on Oahu
45. Surf at world famous Waikiki beach
For a few dollars you can rent yourself a surfboard and join the masses trying their hand at surfing at the famous Waikiki Beach. Although many locals frequent the surf break, it is mostly crowded by kooks and terrible surfers like myself. If you do head out to ride some waves keep your eyes open for stray boards trying to take your head off. There are tons of things to do in Waikiki but surfing has to be at the top of your list. Oh also if you want to see how terrible I am at surfing watch the video below.
46. Watch the Quiksilver in memory of Eddie Aikau
The 'Eddie' is truly a phenomenal event. When the swell gets large enough, the best big wave surfers in the world fly in to Oahu to test their metal on 40+ foot waves. Often several years go by with no event due to the conditions. Therefore, when the event is on every man and their dog heads to the north shore to enjoy the spectacle.
Full blog post: To find out when all the surf comps happen on Oahu you can check out the full guide I wrote that includes a schedule: Oahu Surf Competition Guide
47. Watch the Friday fireworks show at the Hilton
Each Friday the Hilton puts on a blockbuster fireworks display. The fireworks usually begin at 7:45 and hundreds of people fill the beach to watch the fireworks launch from along the shore.
48. Walk the Makapu'u lighthouse trail
On Oahu's most eastern point sits the Makapu'u Lighthouse. The paved trail that takes you there is one of the most popular hikes on Oahu because of how accessible it is and the amazing views it presents. Because the trail is so clearly marked (unlike many of the hikes on Oahu) it is completely foolproof and great for beginners. It is family and dog friendly and a great way to see some fantastic views of the east side.
Full blog post: The 5 Most Popular Hikes on Oahu
49. Visit and/or jump at Spitting Cave
One of my favorite things to do on Oahu was to head to spitting cave on the east coast cliffs and watch the divers jumping off. I had done some cliff jumping in the past but this spot was always a little bit sketchy for me at the time. Water rushes in with waves, filling the cave before being spat out with great force. It's one of the top things to do in Oahu for adrenaline junkies. This is also a great place to watch sunset in the summer or spot whales in the winter.
50. Sneak into Sheraton Infinity Pool
Oahu has unlimited natural attractions but sometimes you just want to chill out in an infinity pool. See how long you can last at the Sheraton or Hilton before getting tapped on the shoulder.
51. Hang out in the hidden Tree house
The Tantalus treehouse is a cute little platform lodged in a tree, high up in the mountains that overlook Waikiki. I have seen plenty of people hang a hammock, bring dinner and drinks and even a small barbecue. This is also a perfect location to spot a double rainbow.
Full blog post: Tantalus Treehouse Hidden in the Mountains
52. Find the bridge at Maunawili hike
The Maunawili hike is another trail into the jungle! You will find a large pool of water and even a rope swing. But can you get off the beaten path and find the bridge?
53. Swim to Flat Island
Kailua Beach is one of the most popular beaches on Oahu with a flurry of kayak tours and activity on the weekends. A1/4 mile swim from shore is Flat Island or Popoia, a bird sanctuary. You are allowed to walk around the edge of the island but take shoes it is sharp. The middle of the island is off-limits to help protect the birds.
54. Bodyboard in the Shore break at Sandys
Nicknamed 'Neck Break Beach' the waves at Sandy Beach are unforgiving. Huge waves crash directly onto sand or only a few feet of water. It sounds like there would be few venturing into the water however, this is the most crowded beach on a weekend. Locals flock to get barrels before getting dumped and the beach is always full of action.
55. Parasailing at Waikiki
What better way to see Waikiki than from hundreds of feet up in the air. Parasailing will set you back $50 or so dollars and I would advise doing it as sunset so you can enjoy the beautiful colors from up high, looking down on the city.
56. See a Hawaiian Monk Seal
The Hawaiian monk seal is the only seal native to Hawaii, and is one of only two mammals native to the islands. I was lucky enough to see a few monk seals both in the ocean and on shore. They are protected so once they swim onto the shore you must keep a safe distance from them and definitely don't touch them.
57. Moped up the east side to North Shore
One of my favorite things to do on Oahu is to jump on a moped and head along the East Coast to Makapu'u, Sandy Beach, Chinamans Hat, Spitting Cave, Koko Head or Crouching Lion. The coastal drive is amazing as you drive right on the edge of cliffs. The waves crash below and you can see the ocean for almost the whole drive.
58. Camp on North shore
What better way to wake up than to the sound of crashing waves. Have a morning surf before breakfast before enjoying the relaxed vibes on the North Shore all day.
Full Blog Post: Camping on North Shore
59. Photograph the Milky Way
There are plenty of awesome spots on Oahu to get a good look at the stars each night. Away from the city at Kaena Point or at Makapu'u seem to be the most popular.
60. Visit Makua beach
On the far west side of Oahu, Makua Beach lies at the foot of majestic mountains, hiding behind a wall of trees. Crystal clear waters wash upon long stretch of beach with a backdrop of Makua Valley and cliffs that seem to encapsulate the secluded beach.
Full blog post: Makua Beach
61. Swim with Hawaiian Sea Turtles
Sea Turtles are at most of the beaches on Oahu and you will find it hard to miss them during your stay. My favorite spots to hang out with a turtle are Electric Beach and Waimea Bay. Just remember to keep your distance, never touch and be sure and respect these beautiful creatures. Swimming with a Sea Turtle is one of the top ten things to do in Oahu in my opinion.
Full blog post: Best Spots to Swim With Sea Turtles on Oahu
62. Swim with Dolphins
One of the most magical experiences you can have on Oahu is to get lucky enough to swim with dolphins. Often on the west side of Oahu a pod of dolphin will cruise past while you are in the water or you can swim out to join them. I was lucky enough to swim with dolphins on two occasions and also once heard the calls of a whale in the water. Electric Beach and Makua Beach seem to be the best spots to encounter a pod of dolphins.
63. Get an acai bowl on the North Shore
Acai berries are a superfood native to Central and South America. They contain more antioxidants than most berries including cranberries and even blueberries. Most bowls often come topped other fruits and berries and even granola, so they are actually quite filling. After trying tons of acai bowls from all over the island here are a few of our favorites.
Full blog post: Best Acai Bowls on Oahu
64. Eat dinner at the Food trucks on North Shore
One of my favorite things to do on Oahu was to head to the food trucks on the North shore and grab a plate of garlic prawns or a Mexican feast and watch the sun set over Shark's Cove. After a long, tiring day of enjoying all of the beautiful beaches on Oahu this is the perfect way to rejuvenate and tuck in to some awesome local and exotic food.
65. Taste a loco moco
The traditional loco moco is made of white rice, topped with a hamburger patty, a fried egg, and brown gravy. You can find this at lots of local eateries and even Wholefoods! Try it at least once!
66. Try mochi ice cream
Oahu has a huge contingent of Japanese residents who have had a big influence on the cuisine of the island. One of my favorite thingsto come from Japan is mochi ice cream. Made from rice, the mochi encloses the ice-cream inside its chewy outer layer. It comes in a variety of flavors such as matcha, green tea and coffee.
67. See a double rainbow
Some of the best spots to find a rainbow on Oahu are Tantalus Lookout or on the west side of Oahu. Happy hunting.
68. Swim with sharks
One Ocean Diving take people out and let them swim with sharks without a cage! It might seem extreme but they haven't had any injuries or incidents in 20 years of operation. Sandbar sharks circle around you as you snorkel out in the open ocean. It might cost over $100 but it is one of the unique activities in Oahu.
69. Scuba-dive to Sea Tiger Wreck
100 feet below the surface lies the The Sea Tiger, which is a former Chinese trading vessel originally named Yun Fong Seong No. 303. The ship was confiscated in the 1990's for carrying more than 90 illegal immigrants to Hawaii. It was purchased by Voyager Submarines, cleaned up and sunk in 1999.
70. Swim with a whale
This is probably one of the hardest items to tick off on the list. The closest I got was a time at Electric Beach listening to the songs of a whale while underwater but I never caught a glimpse of it.
Flickr: John.Johnson.15
71. Find an octopus
The Hawaiian name for an octopus is Tako and they seem to be popular in stories, tattoos and something many divers look for. If you are lucky enough to spot a Tako they will cling to you or your camera, which can make for some great photos. I have never personally found one but many of my friends encountered them from time to time.
72. Share the water with a stingray
Oahu is actually a great place to encounter a ray gliding beneath the surface of the ocean. They enjoy coastal bays with mud bottoms at depths greater than 50 feet , such as Kaneohe Bay. They are most active two hours before sunset and two hours before sunrise, which is a big tip if you are looking for the opportunity to swim with one. They also prefer the warmer waters of the summer.
73. Go for the Laie cliff jump
A 25-30 ft cliff jump on the north shore is a great spot to spend the day. Make sure the conditions are right, the water is deep enough and you know the surroundings before taking the plunge.
Full Blog Post: 11 Best Cliff Jumping Spots on Oahu
74. Watch sunset from inside Makua Cave
Makua Cave is at the end of a short hike on the West side of Oahu overlooking Makua Valley. From inside the cave you have a great view of the ocean, valley, highway and sunset. This is a perfect spot to get a creative silhouette shot as the sun goes down.
Flickr: XJ
75. Visit the beautiful sunflower fields
If you can figure out where to find the sunflower fields on the North Shore of Oahu, you are in for a magical afternoon and sunset full of photo opportunities. This is one of the best place to visit in Oahu that you won't find in the tourist books.
Flickr: Tasha Marie
76. Try Haupia Pie
A traditional coconut pudding many locals crave. One of the best spots to get a Haupia Pie after a day of beaching it on the north shore is Ted's Bakery.
Flickr: Jonathondalina
77. Hike to Lahilahi Point
With views all the way from Kaena Point to Waianae this is a great little hike to do when you get out on the west side. I personally love hikes that are right near the beach and you can't get much closer. Lahilahi point is a short hike taking no more than 20-30 minute to reach.
78. Find the Kaniakapupu Ruins
Also known as King Kamehameha III summer home, this is a slice of Hawaiian history hidden on the Nu'uanu Oahu hike. The hike is short and on the same trails as the Luakaha Waterfall.
79. Watch a sunrise at Chinamans Hat
Get up early and head to the east coast of Oahu before the sun rises. The Koolau's will loom behind you in the darkness as you wait for the sun to creep over the horizon. This area is really beautiful during sunrise and just after as the mountains will be lit perfectly and Chinamans Hat is a nice silhouette out in the water.
Flickr: Nshbn
80. Head to Moose's for $1 drinks on a Tuesday
These days a night out can burn a hole in your wallet but if you are looking to have a big night without having to go broke this is the spot for you. Moose's is a bar in Waikiki that caters to the college crowd by offering $1 drinks on a Tuesday. Expect average vodka, questionable rum and a $10 cover fee. Plenty of good and memories were had in this bar.
I lived on Oahu for two years and loved adventuring from the beaches to the mountains to the waterfalls! These are my most popular blog post and guides from the beautiful island of Oahu to help you plan your trip!


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Hannah + Timothy | Multnomah Falls Wedding | Oregon
Hannah + Timothy | Multnomah Falls Wedding | Oregon
Multnomah Falls Wedding – Hannah and Timothy
Well, this one was super emotional for me (John). My youngest brother Tim, and his best friend Hannah fell in love and the rest was history. Speaking of history.. these two have been together throughout most of the history of my life. They met when Tim was only a kid, and in high school. Hannah was already in college, and met Tim through my older brother Zach. For years, they would always hang out and were just so flirty. The only one that didn't realize it was Hannah. I think she kept fighting it because she knew Tim as the little brother. My family always gave Tim a hard time, asking when Hannah would realize she was in love with him. I think that moment came last year when Hannah decided to move back to Oregon to work at her church. Soon after she moved back, I think they both realized that they didn't want to do life without each other. It was so funny, as they were within minutes of each other for so long, but never dated. It took her moving 1500 miles away to realize what she was missing out on with Tim. Soon after she moved out there, we were all surprised and excited to find out that the two best friends were no longer just best friends. They were a couple. Everyone tried to contain their excitement, as we didn't want to scare her off, haha! If there were ever two people that were more perfect for each other, I have never met them. Seriously, it is almost gross it is so perfect. So after a year of long-distance dating, Hannah decided to move back to Tulsa and work for me at Redeemed Productions (yep! We keep it super close in our family!). Over Christmas Tim popped the question, (and boy was Hannah ready for it!). After they announced they were married, plans began for their wedding in Tulsa. But every time I talked to Hannah, you could just tell that she wasn't super stoked about anywhere she was finding. Hannah doesn't like to put people into a position where they would have to spend money, or travel, but you could tell she really wanted to do a wedding somewhere in nature. We had them over to the house one night, and I remember asking Hannah.. "in a perfect world, where would you get married?" Almost immediately she said "Oregon." I then told her if that is where you want to do it, you HAVE to go to Oregon. Who cares if it was inconvenient for a few people. If that is where she wanted to go, then do it! And I am so happy they did. Wow! Fast forward a few months, and we had the pleasure of heading to Multnomah Falls in Oregon. It is that super pretty place that you see pictures of with the big waterfall (600 feet plus) and an amazing bridge in front of it. Yeah, they got married there. Enough rambling,.. the point is they did the wedding the way they wanted to do it. They are super cute, and we couldn't be happier for them. I cried several times on the wedding day, and while editing this one. We love you guys, and are so happy to welcome Hannah to our family.
This is the best gift we know how to give. From our family to yours, we love you!
Multnomah Falls Wedding Video and Photos by Redeemed Productions


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No good news for Euro Area hitting the wires lately, while there is certainly no shortage of bad news.
Of course, regions don't find themselves into such a mess overnight, but this is rather the result of a long-term process. So I'd like to take a step back and look at the bigger picture. Here we go…
Here's a chart showing real GDP growth in the Euro Area over the last 15 years.
|source: Eurostat
The next chart shows annual Euro Area growth dissected according to the sector it originates from.
|source: ECB/Eurostat
As we can see, for the past 13 years, the financial sector was the top growth generator for the Euro Area, followed by trade (retail+wholesale) and industry. On the other hand, agriculture and construction didn't contribute much to aggregate growth.
A good question is where did this growth come from. In general, growth can either come from gains in productivity or from an increase in inputs.
Of course the picture varies according to the sector and is by no means uniform. So, maybe we can take a look at productivity and labour input dynamics for each sector.
First, let's have a look at how each sector fared as far as labour productivity is concerned. For the charts to actually be legible I've plotted them in groups of three.
|source: ECB/Eurostat
Cumulatively, Agriculture fared better than Trade and related services, while construction declined marginally (of course we have to bear in mind that productivity in agriculture is heavily influenced by swings in the price of agricultural commodities).
|source: ECB/Eurostat
Among the remaining sectors, the top performer was Industry, while Financial Services' cumulative productivity growth for the period was negative and Other Services were exactly flat.
So how can Financial Services along with Trade account for most of aggregate growth in the Euro Area if their productivity growth is stagnant of even declining?
The answer lays at labour force dynamics and labour's movements among sectors. So here is the percent of total labour force that is employed in each of the aforementioned sectors.
|source: ECB/Eurostat
Employment in Industry and Agriculture has declined over the said time period, while the share of the labour force that is employed in Other Service Activities, Financial Services and Trade rose steadily and significantly. The crisis halted the prevailing trends in sectoral employment, at least in most of the sectors that had seen their share in employment rise during the past few years.
So, here's the answer to why Financial Services and Trade were the top performers in the growth table. The void left by their stagnant or declining productivity was up to a point filled by the ever increasing labour input channeled to these sectors. But in the long run this is not enough.
Even with a cursory glance, one could realize that labour's being piled into sectors whose productivity is growing slowly or even outright declining. If you want one more reason for the fact that Euro Area's growth over the last 15 years or so is in a downward trend look no further, here it is…
P.S. Of course there are lots of other reasons that can be claimed to play a role in the slowing of growth that the Euro Area experienced over the past few years, I just wanted to zoom in on that one in today's post...
P.S.2. Here's the chart about overall changes in sectoral productivity over the Q1 1995 - Q1 2011 period.
|source: ECB/Eurostat, own calculations