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Drama Department
Drama: I. Introductory
102a and b. Introduction to Theater-Making: Theory and Practice (1)
An exploration of the strategies theatre artists use to approach the realization of dramatic texts on the stage. Through weekly practical projects, the class examines the challenges posed by a variety of dramatic genres.
Two 75-minute periods, plus one 75-minute laboratory.
103a and b. Introduction to Stagecraft (0.5)
An introduction to the fundamentals of stagecraft, including the processes of flat and platform construction, scene painting, rigging, and theatrical safety. Mr. O'Connor.
Two 75-minute periods, one 2 hour lab, and 16 hours of crew time are required.Six-week course.
190b. Theater Production Participation (.5 or 1)
This course provides the opportunity for students with declared majors other than Drama to participate in the performance, design, or technical aspects of department productions in the Experimental Theater of Vassar College. The department.
Prerequisite: permission of the department.
May not be repeated.
One 3-hour period plus rehearsal and crew calls.
Drama: II. Intermediate
200a and b. The Experimental Theater (0.5 or 1)
This course focuses on putting theory and technique into practice through participation in the performance, design, or technical aspects of department productions in the Experimental Theater of Vassar College. Recent and ongoing productions include: The Skin of Our Teeth, Miss Julie, Uncle Vanya, Lysistrata, Euridyce by Sarah Ruhl, The Cripple of Inishmaan, Rez Sisters, Attempts on Her Life, Ghosts, The Way of the World, A Mouth Full of Birds, Hub Crawl (an original musical), The Passion Play, The Colored Museum, The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, Servant of Two Masters. The department.
May be repeated up to four times.
Prerequisites: DRAM 102, DRAM 103, and permission of the department.
One 3-hour period, plus rehearsal and crew calls.
202a or b. The Art of Theater Making (1)
This course is a sequel to DRAM 102. Students explore more deeply the complexities of interpretation and realization of texts on the stage. The source material includes poems, plays, and short stories, and culminates in the conceiving and staging of a non-dramatic text. Ms.Cody.
Prerequisite: DRAM 102 or special permission of the instructors.
One 2-hour period, plus one 2-hour lab.
203a and b. The Actor's Craft: The Study of Acting (1)
The Actor's Craft is a studio course designed to look at the initial psycho-physical, kin-esthetic process involved in developing the actor's instrument. Because there is no "one way" of approaching acting, which is the definitive line on acting, we "sample" techniques of several theater masters during the course of the semester, i.e., Hagen, Bogart, Michael Checkov. Ms. Tucker.
Prerequisites: DRAM 102, DRAM 103, DRAM 206 and permission of the department.
Two 2-hour periods.
204a or b. Theatre Technologies and Stage Lighting (1)
This course is an in-depth study of the technology used in the production process as it relates to the history and evolution of lighting, sound, scenic automation, and projection systems. Mr. Jones.
Prerequisites: DRAM 102, DRAM 103, and permission of the instructor.
Two 2-hour periods; additional lab time required.
205a or b. The Actor's Voice (1)
The Actor's Voice is a practical introduction to the language, tools, and VOICE techniques used by actors. Through the use of diverse voice, breath, and body exercises, text analysis, and monolog work; we explore, develop, and strengthen your analytical skills, confidence, stage presence, general storytelling abilities, and of course... your natural voice.Mr.James.
Prerequisites: DRAM 102, DRAM 206 and permission of the instructor.
One 3-hour period.
206a or b. Movement for Actors (1)
This course offers a rigorous training in stage movement for actors, which includes elements of yoga, butoh ,and movement improvisation. Students learn to understand neutral posture, alignment, and to explore dynamic and expressive qualities of movement, as well as the methods of developing a richly physical development of character. Concepts from the Laban Movement Analysis, experimental theatre, and post-modern dance are used. Ms. Wildberger.
Prerequisites: DRAM 102.
One 3-hour period.
207a. Graphic Communications for Theater (1)
This course is an in-depth study of drafting techniques and graphic presentation for Scenic and Lighting design. Areas of study include the history and theories of graphic communication in theater. This course covers the use of mechanical and computer based techniques. Mr.Jones.
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
One 3-hour period; additional lab time required
208a or b. Draping and Pattern-Development for Stage Production (1)
This course focuses on developing a two-dimensional pattern into a three dimensional form. Students will learn basic pattern-making, draping and sewing skills. Ms. Kelly.
Prerequisites: DRAM 102 and permission of the instructor.
One 3-hour period; additional lab time required.
209a or b. Introduction to Costume Design for the Stage (1)
This course focuses on the study and practice of visual representation utilizing the principles and elements of design in conjunction with historical and conceptual research in order to build collaboration, design presentation and creative thinking skills. Students will create production design assignments through the use of the mediums practiced throughout this course.Ms.Kelly.
Prerequisite: DRAM 102.
Two 2-hour periods.
210a and b. Introduction to Playwriting (1)
Introduction to playwriting explores the process and possibilities of dramatic writing. Course work includes analysis of several plays over the semester, including work by Friel, Shepard, Kennedy, Murphy, and Chekhov, among others. The bulk of the work, however, is work-shopping of student writing. By the end of the semester, students turn in a portfolio that includes a monologue, a short play, and a one-act play, all of which are expected to be revised.
Prerequisite: DRAM 102.
One 3-hour period.
218a and b. Advanced Topics in World Music (1)
(Same as ASIA 218 and MUSI 218)
Prerequisite: MUSI 136, or permission of the instructor.
Not offered in 2015/16.
Two 75-minute periods.
221a. Sources of World Drama (1)
Drama 221/DRAM 222 is a yearlong course that provides an introduction to dramatic literature and performance practice from around the world. In 221 students read an array of dramatic texts from the works of the ancient Greeks to English comedies of the seventeenth century, along with works from Japan, China, and India. The course balances an exploration of dramatic literature and staging with an investigation of the theories that have affected both the literature and practice of theater, such as Aristotle's The Poetics, neoclassicism, and Bharata's The Natyasastra. The course focuses on a series of critical periods and explores the relationship between the theater and the culture responsible for its creation. Ms. Walen.
Prerequisite: DRAM 102.
Yearlong course 221/DRAM 222.
Two 75-minute periods.
222b. Sources of World Drama (1)
Drama 222 is the second half of the yearlong DRAM 221/222. This course provides an introduction to dramatic literature and performance practice from around the world. In 222 students read an array of dramatic texts from the eighteenth century through contemporary dramas such as August: Osage County and works by Sarah Ruhl and Martin McDonagh, along with works from Africa, the Carribean, and the Middle East. The course balances an exploration of dramatic literature and staging with an investigation of the theories that have affected both the literature and practice of theater, such as Realism, Epic Theater, Absurdism, and Theater of Cruelty. The course focuses on a series of critical periods and explores the relationship between the theater and the culture responsible for its creation. Ms. Walen.
Prerequisite: DRAM 102 and DRAM 221.
Yearlong course DRAM 221/222.
Two 75-minute periods.
231b. History of Fashion for the Stage (1)
This historical survey focuses on the transformation of dress from the ancient world to contemporary fashion.The course investigates how clothing influenced the cultural, economic, and political developments of Western Europe over time.Ms.Kelly.
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
Two 75-minute periods.
232a or b. Dramaturgy (1)
This course is designed to introduce students to the art of dramatic structure, and the pleasures and challenges of production dramaturgy. Through serious historical and cultural research into how plays from various periods and genres were originally produced, we consider the dramaturg's role in shaping how they might be realized today. In addition to weekly readings and writing assignments, the seminar will include student-led research projects and presentations, and will culminate with the adaptation of a prose text into a short play. These adaptations will be read in class during our final class meetings. Ms. Cody.
Prerequisite: DRAM 102
One 2-hour period.
233a or b. Looking at Dance Theater (1)
This course examines the roots of Dance Theater in the United States and Europe, and further examines its development and impact on both American Theater and Dance. Dance Theater embraces the worlds of the avant-garde, post modern, and modern expressionist genres and is responsible for the miasmic mixture and pure invention that we see in the 21st century. Through movement and dance we will study economy of action, elements of butoh, dynamics, and physicality to create story and expression. Ms. Wildberger.
Prerequisites: DRAM 102 or DANC 155, and permission of the instructor.
Two 2-hour periods.
234b. Women in American Musical Theater (1)
(Same as WMST 234) This course focuses on the role of female characters in the American Musical Theater. The musical is both a populist and nonconventional form of drama, as such it both reflects contemporary assumptions of gendered behavior and has the potential to challenge conventional notions of normative behavior. Through an examination of librettos, music, and secondary sources covering shows from Show Boat to Spring Awakening the class will examine the way American Musicals have constructed and represented gendered identities. The class is organized thematically and will also consider issues of race, class, and sexuality as they intersect with issues of gender. Ms. Walen.
Prerequisites: DRAM 221/DRAM 222 or WMST 130.
Two 75-minute periods.
241b. Shakespeare (1)
(Same as ENGL 241) Study of a substantial number of the plays, roughly in chronological order, to permit a detailed consideration of the range and variety of Shakespeare's dramatic art. Mr. Foster.
Yearlong course 241-DRAM 242.
242b. Shakespeare (1)
(Same as ENGL 242) Study of a substantial number of the plays, roughly in chronological order, to permit a detailed consideration of the range and variety of Shakespeare's dramatic art. Mr. Foster.
Yearlong course DRAM 241-242.
290a or b. Field Work (0.5to2)
To be elected in consultation with the adviser and the Office of Field Work.
297a or b. Reading Course (0.5)
298a or b. Independent Work (0.5to1)
Independent work is the study of a topic in depth of a subject that is not already offered by the Drama Department. This means that credit cannot be given to proposed productions as this opportunity already exists in the Experimental Theatre within the department. Examples of possible independent works are: investigations in advanced technical theatre, dramaturgical research projects, and dialect work. If you are interested in electing to pursue an independent project, please consult the appropriate faculty member within the department.
Drama: III. Advanced
301a or b. Seminar in Classical Civilization (1)
(Same as AFRS 301 and GRST 301)
Prerequisites: previous coursework in Greek and Roman Studies or another related discipline and sophomore status.
All readings are in English.
Not offered in 2015/16.
Two 75-minute periods.
302a or b. Advanced Theatrical Design (1)
This is an advanced course in the study of Scenic and Lighting design for the theater. Through a study of historical, artistic and theatrical movements, students will explore modern techniques as related to design. Mr. Jones.
Prerequisites: DRAM 102, DRAM 207, DRAM 221/DRAM 222 and permission of the instructor.
One 3-hour period; additional lab time required.
304b. The Art of Acting (1)
Advanced study of classical acting including Shakespeare, Chekhov, and Ibsen in which students examine the challenges of creating an entire acting role. Techniques explored include John Barton, Michael Chekhov, Viola Spolin, Anne Bogart, and Kristin Linklater. Ms. Tucker.
Prerequisites: DRAM 203, DRAM 205, 1 unit in dance or movement analysis, and permission of the instructor.
Offered alternate years.
Two 2-hour periods and one 4-hour laboratory.
305a. The Director's Art (1)
An exploration of the director's work through the study of different genres of dramatic texts and through various methods of realizing an artistic vision, from auteurship to collaborative communities. Students work on several projects during in-class exercises, and a final project is developed outside of class. Mr.Grabowski
Prerequisites: DRAM 202 or DRAM 203, DRAM 302 or DRAM 304, and permission of the instructor.
One 3-hour period. One 75-minute laboratory.
306a or b. The Art of Acting: Comedy (1)
Advanced study of comic acting styles including clowning, Commedia Dell'arte, Restoration, High Comedy and Absurdism. The work of Lecoq, Suzuki, Wilde, Coward, Ionesco, Beckett and Callow are explored.
Prerequisites: DRAM 203, DRAM 205, one unit in dance or movement analysis, and permission of the instructor.
Two 2-hour periods and one 4-hour laboratory.
307a. The Director at Work (1)
This course presents the opportunity for advanced students to hone their personal style as stage directors. Students will explore text from Classical Greece, the Elizabethan period, and 20th century realism. While exploring the history and traditions of realizing works from these periods, students will be encouraged to explore strategies for taking their conceptual and philosophical ideas into a dynamic rehearsal and production process suited to their personal vision. Mr. Grabowski.
Prerequisites: DRAM 202 or DRAM 203, DRAM 232, DRAM 302 or DRAM 304, and permission of the instructor.
Two 2-hour periods, plus one 4-hour lab.
309a. Advanced Draping and Costume Design (1)
This course takes the study and practice of visual representation to a more advanced level. There will be a strong emphasis on collaboration, construction, design presentation and creative thinking. In order to build both design and draping skills simultaneously, students will design as well a construct a variety of projects in this course. Ms. Kelly.
Prerequisites: DRAM 209 and DRAM 208; students must take both in order to take this course.
One 3-hour period; additional lab time required.
317a. Introduction to Screenwriting (1)
(Same as FILM 317) Study of dramatic construction as it applies to film, plus analysis of and practice writing short short screenplays. To be announced.
Prerequisites: DRAM 102 or FILM 210 and permission of the instructor.
Writing sample required two weeks before preregistration. \Open only to juniors and seniors.
One 2-hour period plus outside screenings.
320b. Scenography (1)
This ia an advanced course in theatrical production design. Through the study of the design theories and script analysis, students will explore the areas of lighting, scenic, and sound design in the story telling process.
Prerequisite: DRAM 102, DRAM 206 and permission of the instructor.
One 3-hour period plus lab time.
323b. Chekhov's Short Stories and Plays (1)
(Same as RUSS 323) Close reading of major plays and selected short stories by Anton Chekhov in a seminar format. Focus on the forms and themes of Chekhov's works, as well as their historical contexts in terms of dramaturgy, reception and artistic legacy. Special attention is given to the spectrum of interpretations of Chekhov's works in a transnational context. Accompanied by film screenings. Class discussions are in English but Russian Studies students are required to read part of the texts in the original. Ms. Safariants.
Prerequisites: RUSS 210 or above, or permission of the instructor.
One 3-hour period.
324b. European and American Drama: The Play's About the Play (1)
Metatheatre, or "theatricalism," describes plays that use the means of theater as their primary subject, often through the device of the play-within-the-play or the notion of Theatrum Mundi ("the world stage"/The world as theatre). The theatricalist play can be seen as an alternative structural model to the predominant Aristotelian structure based on plot and character, which became the basis for "Realism." This seminar will examine various examples of theatricalist plays from different cultures and historical periods, and explore how this mode has existed and evolved throughout history and continues to the present. Early practices of the theatricalist mode can be found in the comedies and tragedies of Shakespeare (Hamlet, A Midsummer Night's Dream) and in the philosophical plays of the Spanish Golden Age. In seventeenth and eighteenth-century England, the theatricalist mode was most active in the comic form of "theatrical burlesque" (Francis Beaumont, The Duke of Buckingham, Henry Fielding, and Richard Brinsley Sheridan). In late eighteenth to early nineteenth-century Germany, it found a theoretical expression in Romantic Irony (Friedrich Schlegel, Ludwig Tieck, and Christian Dietrich Grabbe). The twentieth century saw numerous different theatricalist manifestations in the plays of Pirandello, Peter Handke, Brecht, Tom Stoppard, Friedrich Dürrenmatt, and Jean Genet, and in the performances of The Wooster Group and Mabou Mines, among others. Mr. Byongsok Chon.
Prerequisite: DRAM 221/DRAM 222.
One 2-hour period.
336a. Seminar in Performance Studies (1)
Selected topics in Western and non-Western performance traditions and literatures. Weekly assignments include performative writing, and performance labs.
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
Not offered in 2015/16.
One 2-hour period.
337a. Seminar in Para-theater (1)
This course explores the theory of performance through an examination of para-theatrical genres and their relation to performance. What is a performance and who constitutes the performance event? Course readings cover street theatre, demonstrations, stand-up comedy, tourism, dance, performance art, terrorism, mediatized and virtual performance, and theories of liveness as well as the performativity of race, class, gender, and sexuality. Students participate in fieldwork investigations and empirical exercises. Ms. Walen.
Prerequisites: DRAM 221-DRAM 222 and permission of the instructor.
One 2-hour period.
338a. Contemporary Drama and Theater in the U.S. (1)
The United States has a strong and vibrant history of regional theater production. Across the country theater companies are producing exciting work and reimagining classic plays for new audiences. This course will take a careful look at the regional theater scene in order to understand what plays and production methods have captured the imagination of the country. Together the class will read plays that have been popular at a number of regional theaters and the reviews of those productions. Students will also study individual regional theaters in depth by researching the plays produced over the last five years and the design concepts used in production. (Possible choices include but are not limited to Steppenwolf, The Arena Stage, The Studio Theater, The Goodman, The Guthrie, Milwaukee Repertory, Actors Theater of Louisville, Seattle Repertory, The Mark Taper Forum, La Jolla Playhouse, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Hartford Stage, the McCarter Theater, Manhattan Theater Club, Playwrights Horizons, American Repertory Theater.) Students will also examine audience demographics and ticket sales, the organizational structure of the theater and its staff, policies for guest artists, the theater's mission statement, board of directors and financial operations, development practices, community and educational outreach methods, marketing strategy, facilities, resources, and history. Besides a comprehensive knowledge of contemporary theater in the United States, each student will also gain exhaustive knowledge of at least one regional theater. Ms. Walen.
Prerequisite: DRAM 221/DRAM 222.
Enrollment limited to Juniors and Seniors.
One 2-hour period
339a. Shakespeare in Production (1)
(Same as MRST 339) Students in the course study the physical circumstances of Elizabethan public and private theaters at the beginning of the semester. The remainder of the semester is spent in critical examination of the plays of Shakespeare and several of his contemporaries using original staging practices of the early modern theater. The course emphasizes the conditions under which the plays were written and performed and uses practice as an experiential tool to critically analyze the texts as performance scripts. Ms. Walen.
Enrollment limited to Juniors and Seniors.
One 3-hour period.
340a. Seminar in Performance Studies: Artaud and His Legacy (1)
This course is designed to introduce students to one of the most influential thinkers about the theater through the lens of Performance Studies. We explore Artaud's essays, poems, plays, films, radio texts, drawings and letters, and the ways in which his radical proposals have helped to form many of the great performance traditions of the late Twentieth and early Twenty-First Centuries. Some of the artists examined as part of Artaud's legacy are Tadeusz Kantor, Tatsumi Hijikata, John Cage, Robert Kaprow, Augusto Boal, Robert Wilson, Carolee Schneeman, Meredith Monk, Yvonne Rainer, Richard Schechner, Linda Montano, and Ann Hamilton and Suzanne Lacy. Ms. Cody.
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
One 2-hour period.
361a. Chinese and Japanese Drama and Theatre (1)
(Same as CHJA 361) A study of Chinese and Japanese culture and society through well-known dramatic genres - zaju, chuanqi, kunqu, Beijing Opera, modern Spoken Drama, noh, kyogen, bunraku, kabuki, and New Drama; a close reading of selected plays in English translation. Scheduled films of performances convey Chinese and Japanese theatrical conventions and aesthetics. Discussions focus on major themes based on research presentations. All readings and discussions are in English. Mr. Du.
Prerequisite: one 200-level course in language, literature, culture, drama or Asian Studies, or permission of the instructor.
390a and b. Senior Project in Drama (1)
Students may propose to undertake a project in one of the following areas: research in dramatic literature, theater history, performance studies, acting, directing, design, or playwriting. Proposals can range from collaborative ensemble projects to solo work, to more conventional endeavors in specific areas such as research, acting, directing, or designing. The nature of this project is to be determined in consultation with the department. The department.
Enrollment limited to senior drama majors.
Prerequisites: senior standing, and permission of the department. In the case of directing and design projects, students must also have completed DRAM 209.
391a and b. Senior Production Laboratory (1)
Participation in the performance, design, or technical aspects of department productions. Students undertake a major assignment with significant responsibility focusing on theory, craft and collaboration. The department.
Prerequisites: senior standing, 1one unit at the 300-level in Drama, and permission of the department.
Enrollment limited to seniors. May not be taken concurrently with DRAM 390.
399a or b. Senior Independent Work (0.5to1)
To be elected in consultation with the adviser


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When NYT columnists make absurd assertions they deserve ridicule. In his NYT column today, David Brooks make the absurd assertion that, "the mounting debt is ruinous." Right, and we know this because the interest rate on 10-year Treasury bonds is less than 1.8 percent? (That compares to rates of more than 5.0 percent when we had budget surpluses in the late 1990s.) Do we know that the mounting debt is "ruinous" because the ratio of interest on the debt to GDP is near a post-war low?
Source: Congressional Budget Office.
The real story is that the debt is not ruinous except in David Brooks' head. He has no basis for this whatsoever. He is using fears of the debt to try to scare people to support his agenda in the way that others have appealed to racial or ethnic fears.
We have a large deficit because the economy plunged when the housing bubble collapsed. That is the story. The deficits are supporting the economy because the this collapse led to a massive loss of private sector demand. Without the deficit we would simply have lower GDP and higher unemployment, as all the "fiscal cliff" whiners are implicitly acknowledging. This fact is easily demonstrated by looking at the Congressional Budget Office projections from January of 2008 before it recognized the impact of the bubble's collapse.
Source: Congressional Budget Office.
There were no big new permanent government spending programs or tax cuts put in place in 2008 or 2009, the deficit exploded because of the economic collapse, end of story. Anyone who says otherwise is trying to mislead people deserves nothing but ridicule and derision.
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Paleo Cacao Powder Zucchini Brownies
"Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants."
― Michael Pollan, In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto
I can't just tease you with the previous post about the health benefits of raw organic cacao and then not share a recipe, now can I? Zucchini always seems to be plentiful in the month of September and it usually makes its way into every meal these days. Our freezer is loaded with zucchini bread, zucchini waffles and even just frozen zucchini that will eventually make its way into a dish. But there is something about pairing zucchini and chocolate together that appeals to most palettes. This green courgette is a summer squash that is very subtle in taste, hence why it works so well in desserts or sweet treats. But don't be fooled by the mild flavor, zucchini is packed with vitamins and minerals. It contains manganese, folate, potassium, copper, and phosphorus. It also has a high content of omega-3 fatty acids, zinc, niacin, and protein. Not to mention that the vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and calcium in zucchini assure optimal health. So don't hold back on your summer squash!
Cacao Powder Zucchini Brownies
yield: 12-16 brownies, depending on how they are cut
Paleo, Gluten-Free, Refined Sugar-free
3 eggs
4 Tbs ghee or butter, melted
1/3 c honey
½ cup cacao powder
1 ½ cups almond flour
2 Tbs coconut flour
1 tsp baking soda
¼ tsp Himalayan salt
2 tsp vanilla
1 cup shredded zucchini
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a square 9 x 9 inch pan OR a brownie pan with coconut oil and line the bottom with parchment. If using a brownie pan just grease and skip the parchment.
2. Using a mixer, mix the eggs until well combined. Add the honey, melted butter, cacoa powder, flours, baking soda and salt. Mix together and then add the vanilla, making sure not to over stir the batter.
3. Fold in the zucchini.
4. Transfer the batter to your baking pan and bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
5. Allow to cool before cutting into squares.
6. Enjoy with a glass of almond milk!
*We recently discovered Malk products and are thrilled to have an almond milk that doesn't contain starches, gums and preservatives. This is a great substitute to homemade almond milk. These opinions are my own. This post was not sponsored or in partnership with Malk.
Cacao vs. Cocoa + Healthy Benefits of Cacao
"All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt."
― Charles M. Schulz
Mr. Schulz, I completely agree with you; a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt...or does it? Unfortunately, chocolate is NOT compliant with the SCD diet. However, we decided to try raw cacao powder about a year and a half into the diet since we were in full remission and exhibiting no active symptoms of Crohn's disease. While diving into my research on chocolate I learned some fascinating information about this dark indulgence that so many of us love. In order to understand how and why chocolate (cacao) is beneficial to our health, it's important to understand the measures of how it is made and processed.
COCOA vs. CACAO
All chocolate, including the various forms it comes in, starts at the same source: the Theobroma cacao tree. This tree, native to South America, produces seed pods which are then harvested and cracked open to remove the unprocessed, pure cacao (pronounced "cu-COW") beans. From here you end up with either cacao or cocoa powder. They both sound similar but are actually very different, especially when it comes to processing, cost and nutrition. Many of you chocolate lovers know, cocoa and cacao are available in several different forms including nibs, chips, butter, powder, and chocolate bars. All delicious, but are they all equally healthy?
The cacao beans are usually fermented and dried before processing any further. Raw cacao powder is typically made by cold-pressing un-roasted cacao beans. This process allows the enzymes to stay in the cacao and removes the fat, or the cacao butter. When manufacturers chop the cacao beans into small pieces you have cacao nibs, which are full of flavor, slightly bitter and crunchy. Because the processesing is minimal to none, you get all the nutrients and antioxidant power of cacao beans. Cacao butter is made from the fattiest part of the cacao bean. It is actually white in color and slightly resembles white chocolate. You can use it for baking (like I did in this recipe) and even as a moisturizer. Finally, when you take what is left of the cacao bean and grind it into a fine powder you have cacao powder, which can be used in baking, cooking, hot chocolate, smoothies and more.
Cocoa powder, on the other hand, is probably what you remember from your childhood. Cocoa powder and chocolate have been chemically processed and roasted at high temperatures, which destroys a large amount of the antioxidants and flavanols. Flavanols are the beneficial phytonutrients (plant-based nutrients) found naturally in cacao. Since cacao contains such a unique blend of flavanols it is often referred to as a superfood. A common practice in manufacturing cocoa is Dutch processing; the process where the cocoa is treated in an alkalizing chemical agent to modify its color and give it a milder taste compared to "natural cacao." Since cacao is naturally acidic, the taste is sharp and very bold. Dutch processing reduces the bitterness, darkens the color and creates a mild flavor. However, it also eliminates the nutrients and antioxidants. "Natural cocoa powder" will taste more bitter and rich than Dutch-processed cocoa powder, but be cautious because most natural cocoa powder has added ingredients like sugar, preservatives, starches, emulsifiers and dairy. And the same goes for chocolate chips.
Are you confused yet?
In short, the high-heat processing of cacao beans to create cocoa powder and chocolate strips the original source of its nutrients. Therefore cacao, which is minimally processed, is actually higher in antioxidants and nutrients.
5 Healthy Benefits of Eating Raw Organic Cacao
1. A Magnesium Rich Food
Cacao beans are one of the best magnesium-rich foods around. Magnesium is a mineral needed for more than 300 biochemical reactions in our bodies, and cacao nibs contain 272 milligrams per 100 grams. Magnesium is the second most abundant element inside human cells. It is found in bones, teeth, red blood cells and serves as a building block for DNA and is an essential element required for proper functioning of the nervous, muscular, and cardiovascular systems. Magnesium also helps in the absorption of calcium.
"Theobroma Cacao" literally translates into "Food of the Gods." Cacao contains over 300 compounds including: protein, fat, carbohydrates, fiber, iron, zinc, copper, calcium and magnesium. Magnesium helps to build strong bones and is a muscle relaxant associated with feelings of calmness. Cacao is also high in sulfur, which helps form strong nails and hair.
2. Excellent Source of Antioxidants
If it is certified as "Organic Raw Cacao" then it is an excellent source of antioxidants, otherwise you are consuming cacao covered in toxins from the spraying of chemicals which are standard practice in growing cacao beans. In addition to the toxic pesticides and fumigation chemicals, it may contain genetically modified (GMO) products.
Organic raw cacao contains 40 times the antioxidants of blueberries! In the ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) chart raw cocoa powder is at the top of the antioxidant list. This scale was developed by the United States Department of Agriculture to measure the effectiveness of antioxidants to absorb free radicals that cause cell and tissue damage. The higher the ORAC score, the higher the level of antioxidants present in the food.
3. Prevent Aging
Raw cacao has the same polyphenol antioxidants as green tea and red wine. These anthocyanins (found in red wine) can protect your cells from premature destruction and make you feel younger and healthier! Cocoa is also rich in flavonols, potent plant chemicals that encourage blood vessels to relax, keeping them youthful, supple and pliable.
4. Lower Your Blood Pressure
Several studies show that raw cacao has been found to decrease blood pressure. These changes are attributed to the presence of the antioxidants in cocoa that stimulates the production of nitric oxide, which helps to keep blood vessels relaxed. Which also helps in maintaining a healthy circulatory system.
5. Enhances the Mood
Studies have shown that cacao flavonols help to enhance mood, combat depression, and promote improved cognitive activities. Cacao contains the mood booster, anandamide, known as the "bliss molecule," which gives you a feeling of euphoria.
Now, before you dive into your organic raw cacao here are a couple reminders:
Having too much cacao at one time can overstimulate your central nervous system, your heart and even your brain. You can go from feeling hyper to drowsy and quickly crash after the rush.
Remember that cacao nibs are more potent than powder and a little bit can go a long way. It's all about moderation.
In the book Breaking the Vicious Cycle, Elaine clearly states that "Dr. Haas advised not to use cocoa or chocolate and this still goes, it isn't just the sugar he was worried about." Cacao, cocoa and chocolate products are NOT compliant with the SCD diet. Over time, we have introduced cacao with success. If you decide to add something into your diet, monitor the symptoms, write in your food journal and consider getting labs taken.
Shopping list: Organic Raw Cacao Powder, Cacao Nibs, Cacao Butter
Crunchy Vanilla Cookies
"I think careful cooking is love, don't you? The loveliest thing you can cook for someone who's close to you is about as nice a valentine as you can give."
Julia Child
The other day I shared these crunchy vanilla cookies I made over on my food Instagram account (@Kickncrohns) and was overwhelmed by the response of who wanted the recipe. I figured the easiest way to share it was here on this site, but please take note this is not my creation. I found this recipe over on the Digestive Wellness blog and it appears the original recipe is sourced from a yahoo group dedicated to the Specific Carbohydrate Diet. So, thank you Joe P. for sharing this extremely tasty recipe with the group! I want to make sure you get proper credit.
These cookies are the perfect balance for a slightly sweet, vanilla cookie with a crunch. Pair them with a glass of cold, freshly made almond milk and you'll have an ideal afternoon snack that is most certainly kid approved!
Crunchy Vanilla Cookies
yield: 2 dozen
SCD, Paleo, Gluten-free, Sugar-free, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free
2 1/2 cups blanched almond flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
10 tablespoons grated Cocoa Butter, 1/2 cup melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup honey
1. Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl, including the grated cocoa butter.
2. Add honey to dry ingredients and stir together. Don't worry if it;t not mixed well, once the cocoa butter melts the mixture will combine.
3. Pop the bowl in the microwave for about 1 min around 70% power and this will melt the cocoa butter.
4. Finish mixing completely.
5. Form tablespoon size balls and slightly flatten onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
6. Bake at 350F for 8 minutes. Rotate pan and bake an additional 2-4 minutes until golden.
7. Cool to room temp then refrigerate. These are best cold from the fridge or freezer.
8. Enjoy
*Tip: when flattening the cookies, use the back up a spoon that is slightly wet to avoid sticking.
Little Dancer
"It's dancing! It's magical, actually. A kind of slowish magic. Like writing with your feet."
― Katherine Rundell, The Wolf Wilder
As a child, I never found a passion in dance, although I secretly wish I did. My tomboyish spirit became grounded in other activities; playing in the woods, swimming, kayaking, skipping stones, running and eventually softball. I grew up in a neighborhood next to a small lake; I could almost throw a pebble from our back porch and hit the calm, blue water. Our street was always filled with children; riding bikes, running down to the waters edge, fishing, playing neighborhood tag or kickball. My childhood was magical and I am thankful.
Most of the children were around the same age and I always admired the girl up the street who was a dancer. Her hair perfectly pulled up into a tight bun, her soft pink uniform consisting of a leotard, tights and a tulle wrap, and her worn shoes with blocks of wood that always fascinated me. I remember asking endless questions of curiosity. While I was not a dancer and couldn't tell you a single thing about ballet, I was mesmerized by the graceful and classic movements of this art. Even as a child, it drew me in and captivated my spirit.
I am still not a dancer, I don't play softball anymore and while I may have a bit of a tomboyish character, I am a grown woman now. My interest in dance and ballet is still buried deep inside me and when my daughter expressed interest in the art I quietly rejoiced to myself and happily signed her up. She has now danced for almost three years and I see passion in her eyes, I see the excitement when she enters the room and the smile on her face when her feet begin to float.
Little Dancer, designed for the free-spirited child, offers the perfect range of active wear for dance, ballet and beyond. Their combination of soft, breathable cottons and jerseys with traditional tulles will give your little performer the comfort and style to feel uniquely her own. These modernly classic pieces are designed with comfort using high quality fabrics and textiles sourced throughout the world and sewn right here in the U.S.A. and 10% of the proceeds will be donated to the GRoW @ The Wallis children's dance programs at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.
From one tiny dancer to another, I can assure you that these quality pieces are the perfect addition to your child's wardrobe.
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*This post is in partnership with Little Dancer an all opinions expressed are of my own. They truly are magical.
"The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will instruct his patient in the care of the human frame, in diet and in the cause and prevention of disease."
Thomas Edison
The Weekly Roundup is a well-curated selection of insightful articles related to health, clean-eating, the gut microbiome, the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, a Paleo lifestyle, simple living, positive parenting and delicious recipes.
It's been awhile since I've posted "The Weekly Roundup" and I've come across so many good articles that have been accumulating on my computer. The Weekly Roundup is a great way for me to organize these important articles, share them with you and have a platform to reference them later if needed. Speaking of organization, it was brought to my attention over on Instagram that some of my recipes are not listed under the "Recipe" button. After investigating, sure enough, my labels were incorrect and not all recipes were listed. That has since been changed. I am also brainstorming some ways to organize my recipes on this site, especially since the main focus of my blog is now geared towards clean eating and SCD recipes. At this point, I am not ready to create a new website but in the future I hope to upgrade to a site that is better fitted for recipes, printable recipes and cooking tips and techniques. But for now, I have added a "Recipe Index" tab on my side bar and will list all my recipes by category. A project I hope to finish sooner than later! I'm all ears if you have any suggestions.
Enjoy the long weekend, I know we're looking forward to laying back and relaxing.
1. For any of those parenting a teen, or almost teen in my case, knows this is the generation of smartphones and technology. It's inevitable, it is shaping our future and our children are exposed to it daily. My oldest, who turned 12 this summer, does have an iPhone and we certainly have our struggles with finding balance. As a parent, it's one more thing that I need to monitor and keep on top of. In fact, we have several rules when it comes to the cell phone. I agree 100% that the arrival of the smartphone has radically changed every aspect of teenagers' lives, from the nature of their social interactions to their mental health. This article goes into depth and questions if the era of smartphones has destroyed a generation. A must read for any teen parent!
2. Study Shows One Common Food Additive Causes Crohn's Disease And Colitis.
3. A fascinating study coming out of Case Western Reserve University. High fat diet reduces gut bacteria, Crohn's disease symptoms. Results could lead to new anti-inflammatory probiotics.
4. Bill Gates and British journalist Ed Yong sit down and talk microbes. This interesting article outlines just how powerful our microbe are when it comes to our body and health. I've added Yongs book, I Contain Multitudes, to my reading list; sounds like a must read.
5. Gut Bacteria Can Fluctuate With the Seasons. The discovery, in a study of hunter-gatherers in Africa, eventually may help scientists learn how modern diets have affected health.
6. My heart goes out to everyone in Texas. The children and I are praying daily and keeping those impacted by Hurricane Harvey in our thoughts. We've talked about ways we can help and charities we can donate to. If you are interested in donating please remember that any donation amount will help and prayers are always needed. Here are links for the American Red Cross, Catholic Charities, The Humane Society and Austin Pets Alive.
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Venue: Arts Two Building, room 3.20 Queen Mary University of London Mile End Road London E1 4NS
Whether rooted in a shared history, culture and ideology or more a 'marriage of convenience', in the post-war period the relationship between socialist, social democratic, and labour parties and unions supposedly helped parties win power and ensured the working class achieved huge gains in terms of full employment, the welfare state and labour market regulation. More recently, however, it's been argued that the links between left-of-centre parties and trade unions have declined as their collaboration has become less mutually advantageous, not least as a consequence of structural changes in the economy and labour market.
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Praised be Jesus and Mary!
Usually when 3 people tell me I should do the same thing, I take it as a hint from God. But 10 PEOPLE?!?!? So many are telling me that I need to read Michael E. Gaitley's book "33 Days to Morning Glory, A Do-It-Yourself Retreat in Preparation for Marian Consecration." I hesitated at first because as many of you know, I had already made my consecration to Mary according to the method of St. Louis de Montfort 18 years ago. I also joined Maximilian Kolbe's Militia Immaculata and on his feast day (the day before the feast of the Assumption) dreamt the song "Mother" with the titles of Our Lady from the Litany of Loretto. I figured I was already pretty well consecrated and accepted. HOWEVER...
I was browsing a Catholic book table and saw the book. On a whim, or perhaps due to a kick from my guardian angel, I acquiesced and bought it. I haven't even finished it yet and I'm still getting recommendations from new people to read it. I have to tell you, it has brought so many things into clarity.
I am now understanding why during these last 18 years, and very much recently, things are happening the way they are. I am being reminded of some very important points like the part of the consecration that says"leaving to thee the entire and full right of disposing of me, and all that belongs to me, without exception, according to thy good pleasure, for the greater glory of God in time and in eternity." I had forgotten this and was recently wondering why Our Lady seemed to be pursuing me so generously, making her intercession so obvious.
A year and a half ago I was in a dire position (well, at least it seemed to me) and made a tearfully ardent petition directly to Jesus. I didn't mention Mary once. Well, my deliverance started on May 2nd (Mary's month), was financially helped by her (massive sale of rosaries) and culminated on Aug. 15th, the feast of the Assumption. I was wondering why Our Lady found it necessary to make it so plain, that this help came from her direct intercession and found the answer in the book "33 Days...". I am reminded that I belong to HER. Every prayer I utter and sacrifice I make is HERS to appropriate. I can pray for people, but it is her right to apply wherever most needed - not my choice. When I appear before the Lord, it will be completely empty handed, all of my good deeds and virtues having been donated to whatever cause of which Our Lady had need. BUT, I will be there under her mantle. St. Louis de Montfort says, "The most holy Virgin...who never lets herself be outdone in love and liberality, seeing that we give ourselves entirely to her...meets us in the same spirit. She also gives her whole self, and gives it in an unspeakable manner, to him who gives all to her. She causes him to be engulfed in the abyss of her graces. She adorns him with her merits; she supports him with her power; she illuminates him with her light; she inflames him with her love; she communicates to him her virtues: her humility, her faith, her purity, and the rest....In a word, as that consecrated person is all Mary's, so Mary is all his." And since she sits so closely to Jesus, I'm not in such a bad position after all.
So, it's my turn now to highly recommend to you to also consider making a full consecration of yourself to Jesus through Mary in the method of St. Louis Marie de Montfort, recommended so highly and practiced by Pope St. John Paul II and made easy with the book "33 Days to Morning Glory." Don't delay!
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A lot of people say that they don't remember what they think about when they race. It's like they enter a place that is so animal, so intense, that they can neither render words nor form thoughts. Or they have a healthy case of PTSD amnesia, also completely viable.
I, on the other hand, have always been a big talker. Growing up, the stream of words flowing from my mouth was so constant that my mom had daily talk time outs, where I had to spend an agonizing five minutes in silence. Even when my mouth is silent, my brain never is. You know the little cartoon chick in Lizzie McGuire? The one that trips a lot and says the things that everyone is thinking but no one will say? I'm pretty sure that when the show was cancelled, she made her permanent residence inside of my head.
For whatever reason, maybe I have yet to pass the amnesia pain threshold, I am my most present during ski races. I remember most of what I'm thinking and the entire time, and even at the most inappropriate moments, little Lizzie will not shut up. Here are a few tidbits from this weekend's races at US Nationals.
At the Start:
Annie: Okayyy. Nice and calm. Easy peasy. Deep breaths.
Lizzie: Deep breaths? Girl, you about to taking some mighty deep breaths! How's your hair, are your layers tucked in right? Ohhh, no. They're not. I can totally tell what underwear you're wearin—Ok time to start Go!
Up a hill:
Annie: Tempo: tip-tap-tip-tap-tip-tap
Lizzie doesn't speak here, she just twerks to my rhythm.
Up the big hill:
Annie: Alright. Easy. Smooth. You got this.
Lizzie: Who got this?! Do you see that hill? You go ahead, I'll stay down here.
Down the other side:
Lizzie: You know what? This would be, like, the worst place to fall.
After falling down the other side:
Lizzie: HA! Really?! You fell! Don't worry, you got this. That was totally embarrassing, but you got this.
Going through the lap lane:
Annie: One more lap. Halfway there.
Lizzie (in song): OHHHHHHH We're halfway therreeeeee. OOOOhOH! Living on a praayer!
Annie: BREATHE, BREATHE, BREATHE, BREATHE
Lizzie: Over it. Let's blow this joint. I'm thirsty. What warm drinks have alcohol in them?
During any sprint, any time.
Lizzie: Twerk! Twerk! Twerk!
Whether motivational, insulting, or humorous, having that constant conversation gets me through even the toughest races. For now, I'm grateful for my lack of amnesia.
Also, shoutout to my teammate, Ben, for his first Senior Nationals podium! I wonder what goes on in his race brain…
And, Erika had her own special cartoon. Other submissions are welcome, encouraged, even.


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Inspired by Japan: Woodblock Printmakers Support Relief Efforts in Japan
August 4th — August 18th
Art sale and exhibit to benefit Mercy Corps' Japan relief efforts.
See a preview of these outstanding, original prints for Japan online.
Exhibit dates: August 4-18, 2011
Opening 5:00 - 8:00PM, August 4th
Location: Commons Gallery at Pacific Northwest College of Art
1241 Northwest Johnson Street
Portland, OR 97209-3023
(503) 226-4391
In March of this year, almost immediately after the massive earthquake in Japan, Barbara Mason, one of the managers of the Baren Forum International Printmakers Group suggested the group do a fundraiser to help the Tsunami victims. It would be similar to the portfolio of original hand pulled prints that was produced and sold in 2001 as a benefit for the NY City fire fighters. It was decided that Mercy Corps and their partner in Japan, Peace Winds, would be the recipient of money for prints sold in the United States.
Over the following week Barbara received an outpouring of support for the proposal and more than 60 printmakers from around the world signaled their intention to join in the project and support the fundraiser. As the project has developed, exhibition opportunities have opened up in Portland, Bend (Atelier 6000 in August), New York, Europe and South Africa (Johannesburg in September) , with others still in the wings.
Sponsorship has also been wonderful, Tina Browder, a Baren Forum member who works for Dick Blick, secured 60 portfolios as a joint donation from Dick Blick and their supplier Daler Rowney. McClains Printmaking Supply, an Oregon based company, gave the Baren Forum members a 50% discount on "washi", the Japanese handmade paper that woodblock printmakers use. The Portland Japanese Gardens and the Japan-American Society of Oregon are sending out an email blast to help publicize the event. Representatives from Mercy Corps will be on hand at the opening to also help support the fundraiser. We owe special thanks to PNCA who will host the exhibit in Portland.
Barbara says "this is a trying time for our friends in Japan, even those who live very far from the earthquake and subsequent nuclear plant meltdown. Many are waiting for the other shoe to drop. This is a world-wide disaster, Japan will recover but it will be many years and for many families there is no recovery at all. As woodblock printmakers using the Japanese method of water based non toxic printing, we owe much to Japan.
The influence of Japanese prints began with artists like Lautrec and Degas and changed the direction of printmaking, flattening out space and giving work a more graphic look.
The beauty of the old prints from Japan is unequaled and contemporary printmakers have carried on the traditions using modern imagery. We are delighted to promote this fundraiser and although the money raised will not be huge, it will help. Artists are always so willing to help others, they usually don't have a lot of money, but they can give their work."
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Daisy, Holly, Miss May, Miss April, Miss Wendy and Mr Freddy de Ferret!
Well, he has just called in, he has arrived at the hotel and is all set up in the room. Old Two Legs memory is getting bad and he has already forgotten all the turns and corridors he has to take to get down to the restaurant!
I hope he doesn't starve! We wouldn't want our OTL to fade away!
We have been having fun here with The Missus, you see she doesn't do the walking and cage cleaning, that is OTL's job.
Until now!
Normally OTL takes his breakfast in with the ferrets and while they have their milk, he has his rabbit food. Then there is Aprils meds and May has to have her slurp of Ferretone and a bit of Chicken Strip torn into pieces so she can hide it at the back of the drawer!
TM don't know this!
So we are in a steep learning curve and this morning TM got her breakfast around eleven thirty!
Cage cleaning was fun as well, TH was on her knees with her head in the cage when Miss May comes tearing up to her and gives her a playful nip on the arm.
TM banged her head on the cage roof!
TM called May a rude name!
Freddy is taking an interest in Wendy and has jumped onto her back and held her down by the scruff, which is a sort of ferret 'Chat Up Line'!
Wendy hasn't come into season yet but maybe Freddy can sniff something in the air!
Mind you, he has lost his 'Ferret Bits' so Wendy is safe'ish!
OTL has made arrangements to have Wendy 'Done' when she comes into season, which, according to Freddy's nose, won't be long!
Holly and I have been up at the window keeping an eye on all the cars out the front of the house and giving them the 'Hairy Eyeball' so they won't park there when OTL comes home!
Mind you, it would be nice if he had come around the corner!
|We can always get Nipper to rip the tyres off!
|Don't even think about it Sis!
Well, he can keep the snow up there until he comes home 'cos TM doesn't like driving in the snow and that would mean we just get a short walk around the farmers field!
TM has promised to take some more pictures tomorrow.
Bye bye for now!
Daisy, Holly, Miss May, Miss April, Miss Wendy and Freddy de Ferret.


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Name: NKURUNZIZA GELASE
Nationality: Burundian
Host Institution: MAKERERE UNIVERSITY
Course: DEGREE OF MASTERS OF SCIENCES IN PLANT BREEDING AND SEED SYSTEMS
Thesis: COMBINING ABILITY AMONG WHITE AND YELLOW MAIZE CONVERSIONS FOR YIELD AND RESISTANCE TO MAIZE STREAK VIRUS DISEASE
A brief story about your experience studying abroad.
My name is Nkurunziza Gelase from Burundi. I graduated in 2018 at Makerere University, Uganda with an MSc degree in Plant Breeding and Seed Systems. My scholarship was funded by the European Union via Intra-ACP academic mobility Program via its SHARE project. My academic research was focusing on "Combining ability among white and yellow maize conversion for yield and resistance to maize streak virus disease. My research was successfully carried because of a very strong collaboration between Makerere University and the National Crop Resources Research Institute (NaCRRI). My Master training started in September 2013 and ended in March 2017 with a viva voice successfully completed.
When I got the scholarship, I was happy and also scared about the language of training. My first day classes, I could get again scared about the language that the lecturers were using. I could only get few words. But of course, to make a change is scary, but when you get over the fear the awesomeness starts – I promise. Here's what happened when I got over my fear and opportunities I made.
At Makerere University, I had opportunity to interact with colleagues from several other African countries including Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania Zambia and Zimbabwe. From this network, I made good friends and we keep sharing social and sciences opportunities through a WhatsApp and Facebook groups created by one of the friends. Through this same network, I managed to strengthen my English skills since my initial official language is French.
My three year stay in Uganda opened my mind in socializing with people. I did not stay inside campus but just outside nearby where the lent is relatively affordable. Uganda is an open country to stay in and no body mind about your presence as a foreigner. I have never seen a policeman asking me any document, thought I had a student pass. The languages that Ugandans use are different from my mother tongue but I managed to understand some Luganda words with the time. After 1 year, I could go to the market and negotiate the prices in Luganda. In the business if they realize that you are not a Ugandan, they can easily double or even triple the prices that are initially fair compared to the one I was used in Burundi.
After this training in Plant breeding, my intention is to set a maize breeding program at my home research Institute (ISABU) to implement the skills received from Makerere University. I will be also training my colleagues and technicians on plant breeding concepts.
In summary, despite the worries, if you ever get the chance to go and study abroad: please do. You will never regret it – ever. Even if you go to the other side of the world, it will start to feel like home after one or two months. I therefore take this opportunity to sincerely thank the organizer of this training program, the SHARE project team especially Prof. Paul Kibwika and Mrs Dorcas Loga Okello for their hospitality. The chance I got opened my mind in both academic and social aspects. May God bless the whole team for ever and ever.
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