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Books > Travel Books > S. GRYNAEUS & J. HUTTICH. Novus Orbis Regionum ac Insularum Veteribus Incognitarum, Basel, I. Hervagium, 1532.
One of the earliest compendiums of travel and exploration
GRYNAEUS S. & HUTTICH. J. Novus Orbis Regionum ac Insularum Veteribus Incognitarum. Basel, I. Hervagium, 1532. Folio (32,5 x 21 cm), contemporary German blind-tooled panelled pigskin over bevelled boards, clasps missing. 22pp, 584pp + large unfolding woodcut worldmap.
Adams G-1334; Sabin (America) 34100; STC German, p. 375; Shirley (World), 67.
First edition of one of the earliest compendiums of travel and exploration, composed by John Huttich and published by S. Grynaeus; with 17 accounts on the discoveries in America and Southeast Asia by Marco Polo, Christ. Columbus, Amerigo Vespucci, Fernando Cortez, etc. It contains also the famous report of Petrus Martyr on America: De insulis nuper repertis liber. It includes also the very important worldmap in oval projection, attributed to Hans Holbein the Younger and Sebastian Munster.
Shirley: "It seems most probable that the map itself is Münster's whereas the decor is more frequently attributed to Hans Holbein the Younger who was co-operating with several Basle publishers at the time.
Geographically the map is quite antiquated and was probably prepared prior to 1532 based partly on the world configuration depicted in the Schöner globes, or on Apian's map of 1520. As no southern continent is shown Nordenskiöld assumed that the map compiler was unaware of the first circumnavigation of the globe made in 1522 but his contention cannot be supported. The projection follows the oval one of Bordone, with two cherubs energetically turning crank handles at the north and south poles.
What the Münster-Holbein map lacks in precision it gains in richness of artistic decoration. . . . ".
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What the heck is going on in Raleigh? Why does it seem that state legislative leaders want to repeal most of the good things accomplished during the 20th Century?
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Attempts to create a cell phone number directory thus far have failed, but Verizon Wireless is trying to gauge support for it via a new website.
CellPhoneNumber.com, a website where cellular customers ask questions and receive answers about their wireless phones, has now received more than 8,000 responses to its poll asking "Should there be a cell phone directory?"
Votes were limited to one per person. Of those responses, an overwhelming majority, 91%, are in favor of a directory.
Attempts at such a directory have been made, but after coming under heavy criticism by privacy advocates, each such attempt has ceased.
- In 2004, US wireless carriers including AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and others announced their intent to create a cellular directory. In 2005, the companies decided to pull back from this endeavor.
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The St. Luke's Home staff is preparing to move about half the residents to newly constructed areas of the building. The big day is Saturday when staff, family members and volunteers move the residents over.By: Linda Sailer, The Dickinson Press
The St. Luke's Home staff is preparing to move about half the residents to newly constructed areas of the building. The big day is Saturday when staff, family members and volunteers move the residents over.
St. Luke's is an 84-bed nursing home, located at 242 10th St. W. in Dickinson.
Groundbreaking for the $12 million home was four years ago. Phase 1 of the move was completed two years ago. The Phase 2 move is about to get under way.
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The project has been delayed for a number of reasons, one being the contractors have been so busy, he said.
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Her husband, Guy Moos' grandfather Albert Helgeson, helped raise funds for the first St. Luke's Home back in the 1950s.
"My dad really likes his home here at St. Luke's," she said. "He's excited to move to his new one, but it's bittersweet for all of us. We're going to miss the old part and are sad to see it torn down.
She said the new unit is beautiful.
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Moos said she her sister are looking forward to the move on Saturday and expect to help out.
Phase 3 will consist of tearing down the old building to make room for a parking lot and circular drive to the front of the entrance.
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Level: Mainstream
Known for: Europe's most popular cruise line ... "Roman Bacchanal," or Toga Night ... reasonable pricing.
Suited for: Cruisers looking for a basic experience ... those who think they know Italian ... people seeking an international-like vacation at bargain prices ... the younger crowd & first-time cruisers ... people who like to party ... families with children & folks who don't mind children.
Synopsis: Owned by Carnival Cruise Line, this is the Italian version of the "Fun Ship" experience. In fact, Costa ships in some cases are more whimsical than a Carnival ship. A week on a Costa cruise starts slow, but builds as the week goes on. That may be because with an international crowd, jet lag makes it necessary to recuperate before really letting loose. Expect to hear a variety of languages: Italian, French, Spanish and German on Mediterranean cruises, mostly Spanish on Caribbean cruises. As this is a European cruise line, there likely will be lots of smoking so prepare yourself. The Italian food offerings are very good, but just about all other food is just adequate, not memorable. Costa is not known for its entertainment, which is mostly inconsistent.
Contact: Costa Cruises, 200 South Park Road, Suite 200, Hollywood, FL 33021-8541, (800) 462-6782
Website: www.costacruise.com
Ships: 16
Costa Allegra (1992)
Costa Atlantica (Atlantica class - 2000)
Costa Classica (Classica class - 1992)
Costa Concordia (Fortuna class - 2006)
Costa Deliziosa (Atlantica class - 2010)
Costa Fasinosa (2012)
Costa Favolosa (2011)
Costa Fortuna (Fortuna class - 2003)
Costa Luminosa (Atlantica class - 2009)
Costa Magica (Fortuna class - 2004)
Costa Marina (1990)
Costa Mediterranea (Atlantica class - 2003)
Costa Pacifica (Fortuna class - 2009)
Costa Romantica (Classica class - 1993)
Costa Serena (Fortuna class - 2007)
Costa Victoria (1996)
Level: Luxury
Known for: Biggest ships among the luxury cruise lines ... gourmet food ... worldwide itineraries.
Suited for: People with discriminating taste buds ... Passengers who crave a luxury experience but don't want to be isolated from the world.
Synopsis: Crystal Cruises continues to push the envelope to give their clientele more than just a vacation. Example: next year each passenger will get a free volunteer excursion to help locals in a particular port. When they return to the ship they can be certain that the chefs will have whipped up another fantastic gourmet meal of heavenly proportions.
Contact: Crystal Cruises, 2049 Century Park East , Suite 1400, Los Angeles, CA 90067, (888) 394-6073
Website: www.crystalcruises.com
Ships: 2
Crysship, a Holland America cruise can be for anyone. Classic ships are popular with older clientele, including seniors and their grandkids; Newer ships are great for families with younger kids accustomed to more elaborate resort vacations ... also suited for middle to upper-middle class folks who want a sense of sophistication in their vacations, including educational opportunities.
Synopsis: Holland America has redefined itself over the last few years, trying to attract a younger crowd than its' traditional 50-something passengers. With newer, brighter ships, along with its' "Signature of Excellence" program that upgraded food, amenities, staterooms and more, the plan appears to be working. So far, 11 ships have undergone the change. Holland America is a true "premium" experience, and the differences are apparent throughout the cruise - including a rather stunning art collection.
Contact: Holland America Line, 300 Elliot Avenue West, Seattle, WA 98119, (800) 426-0327
Website: www.hollandamerica.com
Ships: 15
ms Amsterdam (2000)
ms Eurodam (2008)
ms Massdam (1993)
ms Nieuw Amsterdam (2010)
ms Noorsdam (2006)
ms Oosterdam (2003)
ms Prinsendam (1988)
ms Rotterdam (1997)
ms Ryndam (1994)
ms Statendam (1993)
ms Veendam (1996)
ms Volendam (1999)
ms Westerdam (2004)
ms Zaandam (2000)
ms Zuiderdam (2002)
Level: Mainstream
Known for: Newest fleet in the world ... cleanest ships in the industry ... superior entertainment ... and kids cruise free!
Suited for: People who like an international crowd ... those who crave a different cruise experience ... cruise enthusiasts with Italian in their blood or can't get enough Italian food ... grandparents and grandkids - since kids cruise for free.
Synopsis: Unfortunately, MSC has only one ship in the USA ... and not year-round. That's too bad, because Americans have yet to discover this Italian dish. The privately-owned line hopes to step up its USA presence in the coming years, with dreams of placing a ship on the West Coast as well. MSC is a different cruise experience than regular Caribbean cruisers may be prepared for. The food is decidedly Italian ... and so is the service. But you will get use to the cruise director regularly repeating himself in five languages to accommodate a decidedly international crowd.
Contact: MSC Cruises, 6750 North Andrews Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309, (800) 666-9333
Website: www.msccruisesusa.com
Ships: 12
MSC Splendida (Fantasia class - 2009)
MSC Fantasia (Fantasia class - 2008)
MSC Fantastica (2012)
MSC Poesia (Armonia class - 2008) - PHOTO
MSC Magnifica (Armonia class - 2010)
MSC Orchestra (Armonia class - 2007)
MSC Musica (Armonia class - 2006)
MSC Opera (Armonia class - 2004)
MSC Armonia (Armonia - 2001)
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MSC Lirica (Armonia - 2003)
MSC Melody (1982)
Level: Mainstream
Known for: "The Love Boat" ... dominance in the Alaska cruises and cruisetours market ... the first cruise line with giant poolside LCD movie screens ... superior and well-organized shore excursion programs.
Suited for: Older couples and singles ... families with teenage children ... people looking for a good cruise experience without the glitz ... folks who expect an organized vacation ... single women traveling alone and looking for male hosts provided by the cruise line.
Synopsis: There was a time when Princess was a dominant line in the American cruise market. But "Love Boat" fame can only take you so far. Carnival Cruise Line has, for the most part, taken a hands-off approach since purchasing Princess. However, alhough Princess provides a good cruise experience for its fans, as that clientele gets older the line has made a serious effort to attract a younger demographic. Princess ships are beautiful and up-to-date, the food is consistent across the board and the staff is professional and helpful. And if want an Alaska cruise, Princess is the undisputed heavyweight champion and that title isn't likely to change anytime soon.
Contact: Princess Cruises, 24305 Town Center Drive, Santa Clarita, CA 91355, (800) PRINCESS
Website: www.princess.com
Ships: 17
Caribbean Princess (Grand class - 2004)
Coral Princess (Coral class - 2002)
Crown Princess (Grand class - 2006)
Dawn Princess (Pacific class - 1997)
Diamond Princess (Grand class - 2004)
Emerald Princess (Grand class - 2007)
Golden Princess (Grand class - 2001)
Grand Princess (Grand class - 1998)
Island Princess (Coral class - 2003)
Ocean Princess (Pacific class - 1999)
Pacific Princess (Pacific class - 1999)
Royal Princess (Pacific class - 2013)
Ruby Princess (Grand class - 2008)
Sapphire Princess (Grand class - 2005) - PHOTO
Sea Princess (1998)
Star Princess (Grand class - 2002)
Sun Princess (1995)
Unamed (2014)
Level: Luxury
Known for: All-suite ships ... superior dining experience & food ... unparalleled service ... world cruises.
Suited for: Folks with discriminating taste ... folks with several zeros at the end of their bank account or a limitless credit card ... educated, well-traveled cruisers.
Synopsis: Regent Seven Seas spent $40 million to upgrade its three ships - even though they aren't that old by cruise ship standards. The ships are now Wi-fi enabled, cell phones work even at sea and bedding and bathroom were all upgraded. More than just a cruise, an enrichment program is designed based on each itinerary.
Contact: Regent Seven Seas Cruises, 1000 Corporate Drive, Suite 500, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334, (800) 285-1835
Contact: Seabourn Cruise Line, 6100 Blue Lagoon Drive, Suite 400, Miami, FL 33126, (800) 929-9391
Website: www.seabourn.com
Ships: 6
Seabourn Legend ( 1992 / 1996)
Seabourn Odyssey (2009)
Seabourn Pride (1988)
Seabourn Sojourn (2010)
Seabourn Spirit (1989)
Seabourn Quest
Level: Luxury
Known for: An "Uncompromising Commitment to Service" ... Loyal passengers ... all-suite, all-inclusive cruises ... small ships & niche itineraries ... luxury expedition cruises.
Suited for: Experienced cruisers ... folks with deep pockets .... people with a sense of adventure ... those searching for a different - albeit expensive - cruise experience.
Synopsis: This line expects to continue its growth by adding ships to its small fleet. It is always looking for ways to give its loyal passengers what they want - even when they embark/debark. Cruisers are allowed to join the cruise at any port during a voyage.
Contact: Silversea Cruises, 110 E. Broward Boulevard, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301, (800) 774-9996
Website: www.Silversea.com
Ships: 6
- Prince Albert II (1989 / 2008)
- Silver Cloud (1994)
- Silver Shadow (2000)
- Silver Spirit (2009)
- Silver Whisper (2001)
- Silver Wind (1995
Level: Premium
Known for: Computer controlled sails ... casual cruises to offbeat places ... $7 liters of water.
Suited for: The young at heart, including couples and singles.
Synopsis: These are more yachts than cruise ships, as the biggest ship is less than 15,000 tons. The ship comes with a healthy inventory of water sports apparatus, including kayaks, a water ski boat, snorkeling and scuba equipment, etc. There is no formal entertainment; this cruise is all about adventure and participation.
Contact: Windstar Cruises, 2101 4th Avenue Suite 1150, Seattle, WA 98121, (800) 258-7245
Website: www.windstarcruises.com
Ships: 3
Wind Spirit (1998)
Wind Star (1986)
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March 18. 2013 3:43PM
Just in time for the first day of spring, a winter storm is bearing down on New Hampshire and New England and could bring another foot or more of snowfall to an already-high seasonal total.
Michael Kistner, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Gray, Maine, said he expects snow to begin just after midnight Monday and continue throughout the day and evening on Tuesday.
"By mid-morning we should have 1 to 3 inches on the ground and snowfall will pretty much be light to moderate all day," he said. "We should see a pickup in the late afternoon, so the evening commute will be an issue for most."
Hillsborough County is expected to get as much as 16 inches of snow by the end of the storm. Nearly all of Maine is expected to receive 10 to 14 inches of snow by Wednesday, with some higher amounts predicted for the western mountains and slightly lower amounts projected for the eastern coast.
Portland already has seen twice as much snow this season as last. The average seasonal snowfall total is 61.9 inches.
Even before the current storm, the 2012-13 season was the third snowiest in the last 10 years, with 88.2 inches on the ground so far. Only 2007-08, with 103 inches, and 2004-05, at 102.1 inches, saw more, but Kistner said Tuesday's storm, coupled with another potential storm on Thursday, likely will put this season on top.
The record of 141.5 inches in 1970-71 is likely safe, Kistner said, but a couple more storms could easily put this season into the top 10, dating back to 1881.
This winter has been marked by a handful of powerful storms that have produced copious snowfall amounts, as opposed to several smaller storms. The biggest storm came in early February when parts of Maine saw more than 30 inches of snow from a single, slow-moving storm.
Kistner said the high totals have more to do with timing than with changes in meteorological patterns.
"In years with lower amounts, these storms stay to our south or blow out to sea," he said. "But when the patterns are just right, we see a lot. And these patterns can be tough to break."
Todd Foisy, a meteorologist with the NWS in Caribou, said this winter has been much harder on southern Maine than other parts of the state. Bangor has seen 63.6 inches so far, which is slightly above average, but Caribou's total of 90.5 inches is below average for this point in the season.
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It's Never Too Late to Live Your Rock 'n' Roll DreamFor some NYC power players, living out guitar god dreams onstage is the new middle-age crisis.
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It's a Friday night at Chelsea's Highline Ballroom, and both the floor and balcony are packed with fans slinging back drinks. As the lights go down, the place erupts with hoot-and-holler applause. There's nothing unusual about the scene—after all, this is a place where Pink, the Jonas Brothers and the Killers have played in recent months. Only tonight's act is hardly Top 40. And those screaming throngs? Well, they're foodies as much as music fans. When one of the musicians onstage announces the special guest, the place goes wild. For a chef.
Tonight, Tom Colicchio—owner of Craft restaurants and head judge on Bravo's Top Chef—has traded in his chef's whites for jeans and a black-and-white vest, and topped his chrome dome with a bowler hat that makes him look like a character from A Clockwork Orange. Armed with a Fender Stratocaster guitar, he bounds up to join NYC-based folk-rock singer-songwriter Milton, to lay down licks on songs like Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Green River" and Elvis' "Mystery Train." Bobbing his head to the music and smiling easily at the cheering masses, he seems as comfortable onstage as he is in the Top Chef kitchen, but preshow he admitted to stage fright. "When I play at home, I just sit down—standing up and playing is very different. Singing and playing is hard—and I'm going to be singing tonight," he says. "Plus, because of [the success of the TV show], there is more pressure—before, this wouldn't have ended up on YouTube! I don't need that."
So why in the world is a James Beard award winner with 21 restaurants, a hit TV show, a wife and 15-year-old son noodling around with a grown-up version of a garage band? "Every kid dreams of being a rock star," says Tom, 46, who started taking guitar lessons six years ago. "I'm a music fanatic. I play for an hour or two in the morning and an hour at night. Kenny Callahan, the chef at Blue Smoke, and I used to rent a studio every Tuesday night [to jam]. I'm doing this for myself."
Some men buy Ferraris. Others leave their wives for younger women. But among a high-profile circle of New York City professionals, the middle-age indulgence of choice is spending money on top-notch music equipment and living out Mick Jagger dreams. Take cantankerous James Dolan, 52, CEO of Cablevision and chairman of Madison Square Garden, who is the lead singer for blues and classic-rock band JD & the Straight Shot. "I'm just like thousands of guys who picked up a guitar when they were 15, except that I never put it down," he explains on the band's MySpace page.
And then there's Upper East Side plastic surgeon Mark Erlich, who already has groupies—the ladies who gush about his tummy tucks, boob jobs and facelifts. But if Mark had his way, these fans would also be raving about his slammin' guitar licks. The 57-year-old has been playing for two years with his band MDZ. As in "MDs," but with a Z to "funk it up." But Mark jokes that his bandmates—three plastic surgeons, ranging in age from 35 to 57—don't exactly party like rock stars. "We Botox each other," he laughs.
The good doctor dispenses advice to fellow middle-age rockers: Hire a roadie, just like a real band. "If anybody thinks that's crazy, I say, 'Yeah, well, I'm operating tomorrow morning at 7 a.m. and don't want a herniated disc,' " he explains. Medicine and music are clearly an easy partnership. Off the Chart is a band that consists of eight administrators at New York Presbyterian Hospital. In August, they surprised a hospital executive who had a heart valve replaced with a boisterous rendition of "Piece of My Heart."
Some of these rock-star wannabes even indulge in Mötley Crüe–worthy stage attire. Like drummer Alan Schissel, who designed his own Converse sneakers, decorated with skulls. The retired NYPD detective sergeant, who owns a private security and investigation firm, works in a sprawling office in Midtown that's decorated with photos of Ringo Starr, Bo Diddley and Ronnie Wood, in addition to an acoustic drum set. Alan decided to pursue his music dream two-and-a-half years ago, at age 46. "I vowed that for my 50th birthday in 2009, I wasn't going to hire the music—I was going to be the music." And now he is, playing with the Nerve, a group that also includes an accountant, a steamfitter, a teacher and an advertising executive. Alan insists this is not a midlife crisis. "It's so beyond that," he scoffs. "A midlife crisis is something that you can go into a store and buy and get tired of and then return. This is something you invest in—it's a passion." And that passion isn't limited to guys. Nancy Gerson—a 50-year-old Queens-based civil litigation attorney and mother of two—played with the Nerve at their first performance, and takes four hours of music lessons a week with a red Fender Telecaster guitar that she's nicknamed Ruby. "It's so liberating," Nancy says of living out her rock 'n' roll fantasy. "I feel like I'm more like who I was in my twenties than I ever felt since then." (The liberation hasn't stopped there—she signs her e-mails with "Peace, Nancy.")
The Nerve and many similar bands owe their existence to the Studio, a recording and practice space on the third floor of an old building on West 30th Street. Not only can bands rehearse here, they can also sign up for five-week workshops ($225) that match mature music-makers together in bands—like, well, a harmonious version of Eharmony.com. "In New York, everybody wants to stay young," says owner Bob Elliott, 52. "You can rock on and have fun until whatever age. That's why people live in this city, so they can continue to pursue their dreams."
And New Yorkers have big dreams. Like Alan, who's decided that just playing at his 50th birthday bash isn't enough of a challenge. His new goal? "Playing [Madison Square] Garden—opening for Pearl Jam," he laughs.


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Millions of years ago a meteorite crashed into the world's surface, destroying all living creatures. Only Orlando remained, the remixing reptilian entity that is Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs (TEED).
Inspired by 80s boogie and pop, TEED is the one-man electronic music project with an instantly identifiable aesthetic and sound. Never found dressed down, Orlando Higginbottom is the garish DJ in the dinosaur onesie. Creating beats as distinguishable as his costumes, TEED has been on the cusp of greatness for some years, biding his time underground, waiting until the moment was right and the world was be ready for his pre-historic skills. Doing the rounds in London and Oxford, playing niche bars and clubs, Orlando's tunes are now in mass demand by those who have been lucky enough to be on the dance floor when he's been behind the decks.
With word of his infectious and progressive sound spreading like wild fire, TEED conceded to go public with his growing musical magic. Soon to be signed to a massively reputable label (but sshh it's top secret), TEED is touted as one of the most exciting acts in dance music right now. Nurtured as the new talent for 2011 by NME and adored by Annie Mac, Orlando is racking up a substantial amount of attention from all the right places. i-D Online spied on Orlando to find out what he has planned for the future...do-you-think-he-saurus...?
Who are your influences? I wish I had been old enough to witness the beginnings of dance music in the UK, and that feeling definitely influences my music. I've always been into bass heavy music: jungle, garage, dub etc. Also I love 80s boogie and pop. And Bach.
Your technique and sound is unique and accomplished, how did you hone your skills? I played piano from the age of six and started messing around on computers when I was twelve I think. I tried studying music production at Leeds College of Music, but everyone wanted to be a roadie so I dropped out. I've never been good with software and the physics side of things, I just play it by ear and see what I can get away with.
What's the next gig you have planned? Live on Radio One from Sheffield on the 28th Jan. Pretty nervous about it!
Where's the best party at? A club called Villa in Berlin that shut its doors forever recently. Playing the four day closing party was amazing.
Where's good in Oxford? The pubs, the parks, the rivers and canals, and there's some really good nights at The Cellar and The Bully. Also incredible museums and buildings. I can't say a word against it, music has taken me to a lot of famous cities and I always feel lucky coming home to Oxford.
What do you do when you've got nothing to do? At the moment I play a lot of table tennis. It could well be the best game on earth.
What's the most exciting thing in new music right now? That it's not just bands and singers that are coming through, but a lot of young producers as well.
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The good people at Aero HQ set out a challenge to create some wacky and wonderful flavour pairings to celebrate the two-toned bubblicious makeover of Aero with it's delicious flavour combinations of orange or mint with bubbly milk chocolate. To help me with the challenge I was sent a box full of cooking equipment, a flavour thesaurus and some bubbly Aero chocolate to help inspire me!&nb
Beef Bourguignon Pie This recipe comes from 'A Suitcase and a Spatula' by Tori Haschka, a Sydney-born food and travel writer, blogger at eatori.com and intrepid gourmet. A Suitcase and a Spatula A Suitcase and a Spatula is a quirky little book, a kind of hybrid travelogue cookbook. At first glance, it seems a bit wordy, but the words are well written, amusing a
These odd little biscuits (cookies) are called 'Chocolate Drops', they come from The Dairy Book of Home Cookery, a rather retro cookbook I used for my April Random Recipe: Treacle Bites As the Treacle Bites were such a success, I thought I'd try one of the other recipes on the same page. The Chocolate Drops were not in the same league as the Treacle Bites but they are
Foodie fans to feast at this year's Royal Highland Show Food and drink producers are busy preparing for what many regard as the most important four days of the foodie calendar – The Royal Highland Show. My first visit to the Highland Show was with my Mum and the ladies of the Scottish Women's Rural Institute better known as 'The Rural'. I would have been about 10 years old and can remember
The letter K is a rather challenging one to bake. However, one of the main reasons I like to take part in blog challenges and events is to push myself to try recipes I wouldn't otherwise have made. I searched around for bakes starting in K and there were not very many at all, I toyed with making some Kiwi Fruit Muffins but in the end decided to attempt a Kugelhopf. Kugelhopf is a
This dish is simple but devastatingly good. Stew some rhubarb with sugar and water until tender, then remove the rhubarb to a dish, reduce the syrup and add muscovado sugar, cream and vanilla. Nigel describes it as a 'sweet sour sauce for rhubarb' in the kitchen diaries II, a sauce for rhubarb that has the same comforting vanilla flavours as custard without making custard, I served
I love cheese, I have to restrict my intake otherwise I would pile on the pounds, so when I do eat cheese I like it to be good quality and packed with flavour. I was delighted to be approached by the Truckle Cheese Company to review some of their cheeses. The Truckle Cheese Co is one of the UK's leading producers of carefully crafted cheeses, marmalades and terrines. From its base in C
It's still Rhubarb Central here! This time I'm bringing you some Spiced Rhubarb and Lemon Muffins. This is a classic combination with the spices including cinnamon and little pieces of crystallised ginger. I decided to make these when I saw the Recipes for Life Challenge at Vanesther's Bangers and Mash blog. The rules of the Recipes for Life call for a trio of ingredients, and th
Are you fed up with rhubarb recipes yet? When I asked Twitter for suggestions of recipes using rhubarb, Vicky Saunders of Yum Yum Bubblegum replied to tell me about the Rhubarb and Orange Cake, the recipe for which she had snipped from Good Food Magazine some years ago. It sounded like just what I was looking for to create a cake which meets the requirements of this month's We Should
I am so pleased that I found the time to take part in Random Recipes this month. I love homemade bread and although I don't have a problem making it, somehow I don't get round to doing it very often, but as Dom at Belleau Kitchen has challenged us to a Random bread making challenge, it was the perfect opporutunity to try something different. First take your Bread books
For the first time since 1983, Kellogg's is changing Special K with a new, more delicious and wholesome recipe. The new recipe contains three grains — rice, wheat and barley (previously there were two) — and is made with wholegrain, for a source of fibre as well as 8 vitamins and minerals. It gives health-conscious, weight-watching women a tastier breakfast. I enjoyed a bowl o
Here's another Credit Crunch Munch recipe. It's a simple 'Spanish Omelette' or Frittata. At this time of year, potatoes don't keep very well, they start sprouting. You can still eat them as long as they haven't gone green, but I seemed to have rather a lot and they needed to be used up before they did turn green or grow leaves! I blanched the potatoes be
Mixed Berry Jam Homemade jam, marmalade and lemon curd are something that I have been brought up on. My childhood home was in the heart of the Scottish berry fields so there were raspberries and strawberries a plenty in the jam season. I have vivid memories of my gran and my mum making jam. Rhubarb and Ginger Jam You may recall I visited the Marmal
I did warn you that rhubarb was going to feature quite frequently on the blog as 'tis the season! These jellies were inspired by the fabulous natural cordials and presses produced by Belvoir Fruit Farms a family run company based in Lincolnshire. Most of us have had a little glimpse of summer, at the weekend, when I took this photograph, although there was a cool breeze blowing, t
There's a new snack on the block! Walkers have brought out their new Wholegrain Hoops and Crosses for your 'cheeky monkeys'. Now, I'm not really a snack-eater, the occasional kettle chip may pass my lips but I don't keep them in the house or the whole bag is scarfed down before you know it. However, I was quite intrigued by the wholegrain and lower fat natu
Wild Garlic growing locally I suppose that I have been foraging most of my life, although until recently I probably wouldn't have called it that! As a child we collected rose hips which were sent off to make rose hip syrup, I think the school got paid for them. We always picked brambles (blackberries) and wild strawberries and raspberries and I remember one bumper 'field mushroom' year w
This is one of my favourite soups, it's really easy to make and very economical. You can use up all the dodgy carrots at the bottom of your fridge drawer and with a couple of cheap cans of tomatoes, an onion some stock and a little milk, you can have enough soup for 8 people. Carrot and Tomato Soup (serves 8) 1 tbsp sunflower oil (2p) 1 large onion, peeled and roughly chopped (19p) App
Have you have looked at photobooks in online advertising and thought, what a great idea they are? I have, but have never quite got round to uploading my photos and purchasing a photobook. We were recently on a river cruise in the south of France so I was delighted when Vistaprint contacted me and asked me to review one of their photobooks, and even more delighted when I r
Enjoy a Great Summer Celebration with Fresh Recipe Ideas from Merrydown Merrydown cider, the premium cider made from juicy eating apples, has just launched its new Great Summer Celebrations recipes featuring nine delicious seasonal dishes. The easy-to-make recipes are designed to help us all make the most of summer entertaining as the dishes combine classic British recipes with
I am guest hosting the May Credit Crunch Munch, from Fuss Free Flavours & Fab Food 4 All Credit Crunch Munch is all about saving some money, whilst still enjoying great food.Money saving topics could be:- Dishes using cheaper ingredients – cheap cuts of meat or vegetarian Meals using leftovers Meals using up the ends of packets Substitutions of c
April has been rather a mixed month, starting very cold and, while I know it has been warm in the south of England, here in Scotland we have only had couple of dry sunny days with a high of 14C! However, in April's Dish of the Month kitchens, there has been much activity and many delicious dishes. In Elizabeth's Kitchen Aubergine Tarts were on the menu and here is what Elizabeth sa
This month Pasta Please is being hosted by Shaheen at Allotment to Kitchen and the theme is chilli! Pasta Please is a blog event whose home is with Jacqueline at Tinned Tomatoes, but it is often out and about with guest hosts which gives it a new lease of life. The Chilli theme gave me another opportunity to use my Galloway Chilli Original jam. This is a very h
As soon as I saw the Rhubarb Frangipane Tart that Dom had made at Belleau Kitchen as his entry for Dish of the Month (Cooking Nigel Slater recipes) I knew I had to make it. These are the first stalks of rhubarb I have pulled in my garden. It was slow to start this year as it's been really cold, but as soon as it started to rain and warmed up slightly, the rhubarb just burst throug
I haven't made a tea bread for some time and always find them to be really good value, as they get better after several days wrapped in foil. Dried apricots are once of my favourite things and as I was looking for an 'A' bake for AlphaBakes AND a bake suitable for a Village Fair, Fete or Show for the Calendar Cakes challenge, it was just the excuse I needed to make
Although I'm not a vegetarian, far from it, I have always enjoyed meatless meals. The Vegetarian Pantry by Chloe Coker and Jane Montgomery aims to teach you how to create stunning dishes using the best of fresh produce and a well stocked kitchen pantry. I have a number recipes bookmarked already. Chloe Coker grew up in a vegetarian household and is passionate about encouraging p
It's National Bread Week 16 - 22 April, 2013. Bread has been a part of our staple diet for over 5000 years. It all started in the stone age and has continued to evolve from unleavened breads through natural 'sourdough' yeasts, brewers yeast breads and now the sourdoughs are coming back into favour again! And I'm sure you will agree there is nothing more inviting than the smel
I don't really have a 'kitchen table' as such, I have a light oak counter/breakfast bar in the kitchen and a big dark oak table in the dining room, you will have seen both in my food photos. However, what I want to share with you today are some products I've been sent to review over the last couple of weeks. First up are a couple of new additions to the Elizabeth Shaw premium bar rang
Fresh Cherry Crumble Cake with Cherry Frozen Yogurt and Fresh Glamour Cherries What a pleasure it was to receive a box of Cherries Glamour with four little punnets of delicious dark red cherries sent all the the way from Spain! I know that's not an 'eat local' thing, but Scotland isn't a noted cherry growing country so I don't feel too bad. We ate some o
I love scallops, they are a real treat and ideal to serve when you have friends or family round for supper. I found a recipe for Seared Scallops with leeks and lemon chilli butter on the BBC Good Food website and used that as the basis for my meal. I'm eating fish twice a week for a Healthy, Happy Heart. You can find out more about how you can increase your Omega 3 levels and imp
It's such a pleasure to watch Antiono Carluccio and Gennaro Contaldo in this second series of the BBC's acclaimed food and travel documentary 'Two Greedy Italians' which is released on April 22nd by Fremantle Home Entertainment. Nowhere is food as much a part of everyday life as Italy, a country whose unique topography has resulted in distinct regional differences that are vi
One of the things I love about fish is how quickly it cooks. You need do very little to your fish fillets and have meal on the table in a very short time. As part of the Fish is the Dish, Healthy Happy Hearts I am eating two portions of fish a week to raise my levels of omega 3. I was looking for a quickie recipe for Hake, I searched on the Fish is the Dish recipes
It's time to 'Get Random Baby' or so Dom at Belleau Kitchen tells us. Yes, it's time for another Random Recipe, this time using the Random Recipe Generator thingummydoodah, a technical term I'm sure. It still required the dreaded counting of the cookery books as it grows every time I look, anyway my random choice was The Dairy Book of Home Cookery by Sonia Allison for the Mi
It would be a bad job if I couldn't come up with a dish for my own blog challenge! However, it's not too much of a hardship to make one of Nigel Slater's recipes for Dish of the Month. The April chapter of the Kitchen Diaries II is full of lovely recipes including quite a lot of prose from Nigel too. He waxes lyrical about olives and states that it is rare to find an olive he does
We didn't have much space in our cases to bring back many foodie items, next time I'm taking a bigger case! However here are the things I managed to squeeze in and fortunately not a single glass bottle or jar was broken in transit. The two tins on the left contain Herbes de Provence and Sel de Camargue aux 3 poivres (salt from the Camargue region with three kinds of pepper).&nbs
I've wanted a Mandoline Slicer for many years, but always been a little afraid of this super slicing machine and never got around to getting one. However, as an OXO Good Grips blogger I have had the chance to try out this classic kitchen tool and tell you all about it. OXO's user-friendly Mandoline is the perfect tool for creating culinary sensations quickly and easily. Straig
I've recently reviewed a few books for Bloomsbury, my review of Paul Hollywood's 'Bread' has been very popular, particularly since the TV series started. However, sometimes when you are on a publisher's list you get asked if you would like to review a different type of book and that is how I received a copy of 'This is Where I Am' by Karen Campbell. Here is what the publisher says abo
I have no pre-prepared Dish of the Month to show you this month because I've been hanging out with Paul Bocuse, the famous, Lyonnais chef. Sadly, only in this amazing trompe l'oeil painting. We didn't have time to eat in one of the famous bouchon lyonnais, if you would like to find out more about them check out this article about The Bouchons of Lyon from Saveur.
There is a proliferation of luxury food 'box' schemes around at the moment. I reviewed the Flavourly tasting box in January and this time it is the turn of Deluxebite box. This box scheme costs £20 per month for a variety of gourmet foods, chosen for you by the company. As well as receiving your goodies, for every box you buy, Deluxebite will donate a meal to a hungry family


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Enjoy a day away from Paris on a full-day trip to Lyon and Beaujolais by TGV, France's high-speed train. Discover the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city of Lyon during a hop-on hop-off bus tour and sightsee at your own pace. In the afternoon, continue to the Beaujolais wine region, just south of Burgundy, and explore the area's scenic landscape and gorgeous villages. Then, enjoy a delicious tasting of Beaujolais wine accompanied with artisan cheeses and meats.
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Your day trip to Lyon and Beaujolais starts with a meet and greet in central Paris, where you'll receive your round-trip train tickets. Your local host and will escort you to the Gare de Lyon station, and you'll enjoy a comfortable two-hour train journey to Lyon.
On arrival to Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, meet your local host and receive your hop-on hop-off bus tour tickets. Board the open-top, double-decker bus for a sightseeing tour around the historic city and explore at your own pace. During your hop-on hop-off tour, learn about the city's most famous sites from the informative audio commentary and visit Lyon's top attractions, such as the Basilica of Notre-Dame-de-Fourvière, Place Bellecour, St John's Cathedral (Cathédrale-St-Jean) and Old Lyon (Vieux Lyon). Stop and grab a bite to eat at any of Lyon's fabulous restaurants (own expense).
See the Itinerary section below for a full list of stops on the Lyon hop-on hop-off bus tour.
After your sightseeing tour, board a comfortable minibus for a scenic drive through the stunning Beaujolais wine region, often considered one of France's top 10 wine-growing regions. Venture along the Route des Grands Crus and admire picturesque villages such as Fleurie, Morgon and St-Amour as you listen to your guide explain the local wine-making process.
Visit a wine cellar and sample different Beaujolais wines accompanied with local artisan cheeses and charcuterie, a selection of fine meats. Learn how Beaujolais wine is made exclusively from Gamay grapes grown in granite-based soils, giving the wine a unique and distinctive taste.
After you Beaujolais excursion, enjoy a relaxing ride back to Lyon, where your host will direct you to your train back to Paris.
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"Invaluable."-Shambhala Sun
The Tibetan Buddhist teachings on mahamudra are known for their ability to lead to profound realization. Peaceful and infinitely adaptable, these teachings are as useful for today's busy world as they have been for centuries.
Written by the tutor to the seventeenth Karmapa, Essentials of Mahamudra is a commentary on Tashi Namgyal's famous Moonlight of Mahamudra-a text that the sixteenth Karmapa had identified as the most valuable for Westerners. Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche recognized that Western meditators don't just need to know how to maintain our meditation practice-we need to know why we should do it. Unmatched in its directness, Essentials of Mahamudra addresses both these needs, rendering one of the most advanced forms of meditation more easily adaptable to our everyday lives.
"What makes Rinpoche's work distinctive is the clarity and vividness of his religious thought."-Library Journal
"Makes the practice of mahamudra, one of the most advanced forms of meditation, easily acessible to Westerners' everyday lives. A wonderful way of bringing us to the path."-Mandala : A Tibetan Buddhist Journal
"Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche is one of the few remaining living Tibetan Buddhist teachers who was born in a free Tibet. Between 1990 and 1995, he conducted five retreats at Big Bear Lake, California. His talks there have been edited into ESSENTIALS OF MAHAMUDRA. During these talks, Rinpoche presented a comprehensive introduction to the mahamudra path. Similar to the practice of Dzogchen, mahamudra is a direct and powerful practice. There are two central meditative practices: peaceful abiding, shamatha, and insight, vipashyana. This work discusses these two corrollary meditative approaches in great detail, moving back and forth between the two. As always, Rinpoche's instructions are beautifully [clear]."-Ashe Journal
"A comprehensive overview. Invaluable."-Shambhala Sun


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Chumbe Island Coral Park is a not for profit private company, founded in 1994 to manage the conservation and environmental education programmes within the conservation area on Chumbe Island, on behalf of the Government of Zanzibar. These activities are funded through sustainable eco-tourism operated on the island since 1998. The island only uses sustainable technologies such as solar power, compost toilets, rain water harvesting etc. in order to have as little as possible impact on the surrounding environment. The company encourages employment of people from nearby villages and tries to conduct culturally sensitive tourism within the area.
Sustainability Practices
The resort uses 100% solar power for lights, fans, fridge, freezers, battery chargers, water heaters etc. All water is caught using specially designed rain water catchment systems from all roofs etc. Water is later pumped by hand pumps. All toliets on the island are sealed compost toilets with does not create any sewage. The dry compost is removed at the end of the season and used for agriculture. All grey water (from kitchen and showers) is treated in natural filtration systems using sand and gravel filters combined with plant beds. We are running and funding the largest regional environmental education programme with practical field trips to the nature reserve, school visits, support to the ministry of education etc. The education programme is mainly focusing on local school children, but is also including local fishing committees, village committees etc.
Since the start in 1994 Chumbe has invited more than 3500 local school children and 700 teachers to Chumbe for educational trips - and this is provided free of charge for the schools and community members. The eco-lodge on Chumbe Island gives the visitors an idea of how an alternative lifestyle can function - using completely sustainable technologies for all aspects. The fact that the company also manages the marine conservation area and the forest reserve on the island, on behalf of the Government of Zanzibar also benefits the guests on the lodge by giving them exclusive access to these nature conservation areas.
The eco-tourism initiative has managed to provide sustainable funding for the conservation and education programmes without compromising the environment in Zanzibar and gives job oportunities etc for local people. Income from the lodge is financing all research, conservation and environmental education programmes within Chumbe Island - at a cost of at 200,000 US$/year including salary costs for 10 full time staff working only with these programmes. Chumbe employs 41 local people full time and pay around two times as much as other, more conventional hotels in the area.
The company also encourages further education of the employees and supports the employees with course fees, free time to study etc and also arranged teachers to come and give for example language classes to the staff. Further development and the possibility to make a career within a company is also very much promoted and at this stage 5 of 7 managers within the company are in senior management positions. All guests on Chumbe receive information about the local culture and are encouraged to show the appropriate respect.


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Hey guys. In response to some apparent confusion over international shipping, and all the "CONUS only" guys in the B/S/T forum, I put together a bit of info on international shipping.
(Originally on my Shaveblog, link's in my sig!)
So, I have been getting a lot of "Holy cow, you live in Japan! I can't send you this pack of blades because the shipping will be a killer!" lately, and I'm getting a little frustrated. It's not that I don't understand the concern, it's just that I think people should know what's what. So, as a service to the wetshaving community, here is Jim's guide to International Shipping from the US.
Useful sites: USPS Postal Price Calculator, Oz to Gram conversion table (for those pesky European soaps and stuff)
First, of course, the most important thing to remember about shipping internationally is it's all about weight. This means know how much your product weights, and how much your packaging weighs. This also brings us to the second important thing: pack smart. Don't pack a single razor in a 12x12x12 box--it's unnecessary and wasteful, and will cost you money.
Another good point to remember (thanks to Gruder for reminding me): You MUST fill out a customs declaration on international packages. This is usually the small, green cn22 form. Be sure to write the contents and approximate value--this is used for tax purposes in the receiving country. If the value of the products is of a certain level (differs for each country) the receiver will have to pay duties. It's good to be aware of this, for all parties in volved, to avoid surprises. If you are selling the items mark "commercial use", otherwise it's fine to mark "gift".
One note: for soaps, lotions etc. I have heard, and seen on packages I've received, that it's fine to write "toiletries" in the contents box. I am not entirely sure if this is the right thing to do, but my packages have all gotten through with it. In addition, colognes and perfumes are illegal to send by airmail, however it appears that aftershave lotion, due to its lower alcohol content, is ok as long as the customs sheet clearly indicates "Aftershave Lotion".
Let's start with a hypothetical example:
I have a Gillette j2 Slim Adjustable, no box or packaging. It weighs 75 grams, that's about 2.5 oz. To ship this, I would:
*Wrap in bubblewrap
*Pack in lightly crumpled newspaper/tissue paper
*Pack in a small (6x2x2), sturdy cardboard box. Plenty safe.
The total package weighs in at just under 5 oz. I go to the USPS international postage page and check the price:
*Choose Japan (I tried 8 different random countries, they were all the same rate--but there are a lot of them out there so...)
*Enter the weight (go for 5 oz, just to be safe)
Price: $4.60 for first class mail international package.
Yes, there are plenty of more expensive ways to ship, but you don't need them unless you have something REALLY valuable, in which case shipping shouldn't be your main concern.
The domestic price? First class mail package: $1.85, Priority Mail $4.80
Ok, so let's talk soaps. Average soap pucks (MWF, Tabac) are 125 grams, or 4.4 oz. These guys are tough, so a simple bubblepack envelope should be enough. Again, 5 oz, $4.60. No worries!
Some real life examples: a single pack of ten blades in the plastic holder, small bubble pack envelope: $1.20
Large box containing 3 shave sticks, a 100 gram block of alum, 45 blades, a pack of Styptic matches (weight 1lb 2oz): $11.95
If we check, we will find that for most packages, international shipping is a little over twice the domestic cost. This is not insignificant, but it is certainly not the huge cost that most people seem to think it is.
And, if you are selling, then you can use this method to check shipping prices before you sell!
I hope this helps!


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Navigating the poor dirt road that leads from Cleveland Avenue to the University of Minnesota's recreational soccer fields can be a treacherous journey filled with sloppy, rain-soaked potholes.
Though the road is poorly maintained and can be difficult to navigate at times, the fields themselves are another story, University club soccer President Ben Bykowski said.
And so far, having the opportunity to play and practice on the well taken care of fields has translated into wins.
The team has performed well this year, beating a variety of local opponents, with much thanks to some very talented players.
In the state of Minnesota, Merrick said, "soccer is the most popular sport from a participation standpoint for male athletes."
He said he would like to see the club team evolve into a varsity program, but isn't very optimistic.
"It's unfortunate that that's not going to happen," he said.
The Title IX story
Title IX legislation was introduced as part of a federal statute in 1972 and went into regulation in 1975.
Originally intended to address sex discrimination in educational programs, Title IX's role was eventually expanded to include athletics as well.
"If we did not have Title IX opportunities in higher education may be different than it is now," said Dr. Jim Turman, director of the University's department of recreational sports.
According to Title IX, the ratio of male and female student athletes must be proportionate to the ratio of male and female students at an institution, Regina Sullivan, the University's senior woman administrator said.
Translated to real numbers, this means that a school with a student body composed of 50 percent female students and 50 percent male students must also consist of 50 percent female athletes to 50 percent male athletes.
"Title IX is a fabulous law that has done tremendous things for providing opportunities for women, demonstrating to women and men what women can do athletically," she said.
However, Title IX's relationship toward the University's club soccer program outlines a modern complaint against the legislation.
The University's 2008 first-year class was composed of 55.3 percent female students while male students only comprised 44.7 percent of the incoming class, according to University freshman class surveys.
Critics contend that Title IX only focuses on the raw numbers, and schools where there are far more women than there are men find athletic opportunities tilted disproportionately in favor of women.
Sullivan likened the situation to a family that invests money in a son's athletic experience then is forced to consider its position when it has a daughter. The choices presented are, essentially, to devote all the resources to one child or find some way to divide the pie.
"In some cases with a limited amount of resources institutions found a way to share," Sullivan said. "Does that result in some adjustments in how they allocated resources? Yes, it did. Was that to the benefit of the whole? In my mind, yes."
In 'the foreseeable future … '
The question remains: Will we ever see a men's varsity soccer program? If it ever added the program, the University might have to look into adding another women's program as well in order to remain in compliance with Title IX.
"We are aware that boys soccer at the high school level in Minnesota is very popular," Sullivan said. "We're not in a position financially at this point to look at adding another sports team."
The University holds Title IX compliance as a top priority, Turman said.
"Adding an additional men's sport at this time would violate federal law," he said. "I don't think that's going to be likely in the foreseeable future."
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End of an era? McGahan's Munster farewell ends in humiliating defeat
Ospreys 45-10 Munster
Munster could have chosen a better way to bid farewell to Tony McGahan than delivering an abject performance in the Rabo12 semi-final defeat to the Ospreys last night.
The prospect of winning some silverware for McGahan and others such as Mick O'Driscoll, Tomas O'Leary and Lifeimi Mafi, who are also on their way out of the province, was well and truly dispelled as the Welsh side cruised to a 35-point success at the Liberty Stadium.
With the score tied at 10-10 early in the first half, the Munster support could have had no idea what was in store, but a flaky visitors' defence conceded five tries in total and Ospreys out-half Dan Biggar helped himself to 25 points.
It was a very un-Munster like performance and a sad way for McGahan to end his association with the province, but although it was unfortunate, it won't taint what has been a largely successful four years in charge for the Australian native.
With Mafi and O'Leary on their way and Mick O'Driscoll the latest in a long line of players to hang up their boots, Munster would certainly seem to be in a transitional phase at the moment and had he been watching last night, new coach Rob Penney will be aware of the sizeable task that awaits him when arrives on these shores in the summer.
Munster's defeat also ruled out the prospect of an all-Irish final in a fortnight's time, but seeing as we've got one of those in Twickenham next weekend, another one really would have been spoiling us.


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The rapper will headline and curate a two-day 'Budweiser Made In America' festival this September, which will take place in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park.
Speaking to Rolling Stone about booking the US president to perform, Jay-Z said: "I'm gonna give him a call and I'm gonna try to get him to perform – do a little rendition of Al Green – but I doubt it.
"I think that opens up the political season. He'll be so far into helping the world that he probably won't have time, but I'm absolutely going to ask him."
Jay-Z also added that his wife Beyoncé should have a gap in her schedule to make an appearance at the event.
The 'Budweiser Made In America' will take place over the weekend September 1 and 2.
Watch the music video for Jay-Z and Kanye West's 'Otis' below: