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We've just uploaded our biggest batch of pictures yet from last month's Eurobike exhibition in Germany in the process we've created a new gallery of road bikes, our biggest yet, and another gallery of singlespeeds and fixeds. Our Urban, utility and commuting gallery has now double in size – it's enormous with well over 200 pics in it in fact all our picture galleries are stuffed to bursting point. Oh, and we've added Filippo Pozzato's Ridley Damocles to our Pro bikes gallery.
We've got lots of stories to come from all the shows we've been at in the last few weeks but in the meantime here are a few of the highlights from our latest batch of Eurobike pics… to see all the latest pics together click on the Upload 11 tag and treat yourself to 32 pages of bikes and beatifully hand-crafted captions.
Carrera Phibra
Such a shame that you can't get these bikes in the UK because Carrera had some very striking looking machines to show off. None more so than the Phibra which combines the two dominant design cues currently fashionable among Italian bike manufacturers; dramatic curves and an integrated seat post.
The Phibra's curves are if anything curvier than most and Carrera combine that with some really beefy looking tube profiles. Carrera call their method of construction 2b which stands for double arc block, they say it gives the strength of a monocoque but with the option of custom fitted geometry. There was no-one to ask what that all means when we passed by, but our guess is that it it's a fancy way of saying the frame is made in two bits and then stuck together – Colnago do something similar.
The Phibra wasn't the only interesting looking bike on Carrera's stand either, the Hercules and the Estremo are also worth a look as is their lugged steel offering, the Redwing. To look at them all together simply click on the Carrera or Carrera 2010 tabs or seem them with loads of other lush looking machines in our Eurobike road bike 6 gallery.
Evil Bikes
Formed by a collective of designers and engineers from a mountain biking background Evil bikes had probably my favourite looking single speed/fixed at the show, plain and simple TiG welded steel, in blancmange pink with cool graphics – the word is that Evil will be making different sticker kits available every month so that you can repeatedly transform the look of your stead. Nice one, mind you they'd have to to a long way to come up with something better than the pop art homage on their singlespeed.
Evil also had a cool looking hub geared urban bike on their stand too which is well worth checking out. Click on the Evil tab to see more or to see the full gallery of fixed and singlespeeds head over to Fixed gear and singlespeeds 3.
Another very lovely range of bikes posted in the new fixed gallery are these beauts from new German outfit Schindelhauer – the one that particularly caught our eye was this brushed and lacquered item made from hydro-formed aluminium, the detailing was superb and check out the ports for internal cable routing. Hit Schindelhauer to see more.
Gomier road bike
Not sure whether this falls into the sublime or the ridiculous category… yes I am, it's sublime, partly because Mr Gomier (or whoever the bloke in charge was) tried to flog me one on the last day of the show.
These beauties were in the Taiwanese pavillion which is as much about manufacturers showing off what they can do and the custom paint jobs on these bikes were really beautifully done. Retro being the fashion most of the bikes on display were lugged steel some of them though had carbon back ends – the rear stays slotting into the main frame via a steel lug with an amazing hammered pattern – now that's putting the "hand" into handmade.
Hit the Gomier tab to check out all our Gomier pics, and though they didn't go in our Weird and wonderful gallery it's well worth taking a gander at all the new stuff that did.
MTB Cycletech
Possibly my favourite range of bikes at the show were these babies from Swiss outfit MTB Cycletech – not cheap, but very cheerful tourers, urban and generally do anything bikes. Again the detailing was superb. MTB Cycletech's materials of choice are titanium, and steel – Reynolds 953 and 853.
The touring type bikes were 26in wheeled affairs while their urban bike, the Jalopy was running 700Cs the latter was available as a pure singlespeed or with a hub gear – with it's mountain bike derived frame it was basically a road going 29er and certainly looked well up to a bit of light trail use too – all you' need to do was flip the riser bars the right way up!
All their bikes managed the difficult trick of looking both classic, different and modern without looking a mess. One of the trends of this show we all picked up on was the return of the bar-end shifter – on some bikes it simply looked like they'd raided the parts bin where they popped up on the MTB Cycletechs they just looked right.
To see more click on the MTB Cycletech tab or go to our bulging Touring and trekking bike gallery.
Finally a teaser which one of these three bikes had the man from the UCI reaching for his tape measure, oh, and as a tie-breaker, what bit did he stop to measure? Check them all out in out Time Trial bike 2 gallery.
Plucked from the obscurity of his London commute back in the mid-Nineties to live in Bath and edit bike mags our man made the jump to the interweb back in 2006 as launch editor of a large cycling website somewhat confusingly named after a piece of navigational equipment. He came up with the idea for road.cc mainly to avoid being told what to do… Oh dear, issues there then. Tony tries to ride his bike every day and if he doesn't he gets grumpy, he likes carbon, but owns steel, and wants titanium. When not on his bike or eating cake Tony spends his time looking for new ways to annoy the road.cc team. He's remarkably good at it.


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New York Times Hardcover Fiction Bestsellers
June 24, 2018
1. The President Is Missing
Bill Clinton and James Patterson
President Jonathan Duncan, a Gulf War veteran and widower, takes on adversaries at home and abroad.
2. The Outsider
Stephen King
A detective investigates a seemingly wholesome member of the community when an 11-year-old boy's body is found.
3. Shelter in Place
Nora Roberts
Survivors of a mass shooting outside a mall in Portland, Me., develop different coping mechanisms and face a new menace.
4. The Death of Mrs. Westaway
Ruth Ware
A tarot card reader mistakenly receives an inheritance letter and attends the funeral of the deceased.
5. Brief Cases
Jim Butcher
A dozen stories about Harry Dresden, Chicago's only professional wizard.
6. The Fallen
David Baldacci
Amos Decker puts his talents toward solving a string of murders.
7. The Gray Ghost
Clive Cussler and Robin Burcell
Sam and Remi Fargo search for a Rolls-Royce prototype that has vanished for a second time.
8. When Life Gives You Lululemons
Lauren Weisberger
Emily Charlton plans a comeback from the suburbs. From the author of
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9. Us Against You
Fredrik Backman
Beartown's hockey team gets a new coach and their rivalry with a neighboring team escalates.
10. Turbulence
Stuart Woods
The 46th book in the Stone Barrington series.
11. Something in the Water
Catherine Steadman
A documentary filmmaker and an investment banker must decide whether they should protect a secret.
12. The 17th Suspect
James Patterson and Maxine Paetro
The latest installment in the Women's Murder Club series.
13. There There
Tommy Orange
A multigenerational story exploring the plight of the urban Native American
14. Before We Were Yours
Lisa Wingate
A South Carolina lawyer learns about the questionable practices of a Tennessee orphanage.
15. Little Fires Everywhere
Celeste Ng
An artist upends a quiet town outside Cleveland.
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The Feminist, the Housewife, and the Soap Opera
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Washington, D.C. (April 9, 2010) – The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), along with a diverse group of stakeholders, have partnered with the Washington Health Foundation (WHF) to unveil a new initiative that will help educate college students in Washington state about the proper use of medicines and provide resources to help prevent the abuse and misuse of prescription drugs and over-the-counter products.
While many efforts are in place to help educate grade-school children and other populations in the U.S. about the proper use of medicines and the benefits of healthy living, few programs exist specifically for college-age students. A recent study found that college students are most likely to alter their risky behavior if they are educated and engaged. To help confront this challenge, a first-of-its-kind pilot program called Healthy Generation was launched today by the WHF to help tackle the growing trend of drug abuse on college campuses.
Recent reports suggest that prescription drugs and over-the-counter medicines are being misused at alarming rates. Friends, family members and even celebrities have undoubtedly been touched by this disturbing trend in one way or another. For this reason, Healthy Generation will be utilizing social networks and community advocacy resources, as well as providing training activities on college campuses, so that students have the tools they need to engage in healthy behaviors while also getting the support they need to help themselves or their friends.
"As we all know, medications, when used properly, can extend and enhance patients' lives. We are also aware, however, that prescription drug abuse on college campuses is increasing at an alarming rate and that such behavior can sometimes lead to dangerous side effects and even overdoses," said Jeff Bond, Senior Vice President for State Government Affairs at PhRMA. "America's pharmaceutical research and biotechnology companies recognize this and are doing their part to support critical health initiatives, such as Healthy Generation, that hold great promise for college students today and in the future. It is our hope that this program can create a positive ripple effect not only in the state of Washington but also across the entire United States."
As part of this effort, a new comprehensive website – www.whf.org/my-health/college-health – has been created as a one-stop shop for students on and off campus, allowing students to interact online as well as access pertinent materials. What's more, training programs for resident advisors in college halls will be offered, new student orientation materials will be developed and content will be incorporated into the curriculum to raise awareness of these very important issues.
Healthy Generation is comprised of many different stakeholders, including Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna, the Washington Health Foundation, Partnership for a Drug-Free America, Consumer Healthcare Products Association, the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, the Community Anti-Drug Coalition of America, and many students and faculty members on campus.
Bond concluded, "This project launch is just the beginning of a longer journey to encourage talented, bright young students in Washington universities to show national leadership on this important issue. I am confident that this initiative has the potential to reach hundreds of thousands of college students across America – ultimately improving health and potentially saving lives."
View the WHF video about prescription and over-the-counter drug abuse. To obtain more information about this effort, visit www.whf.org.
The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) represents the country's leading pharmaceutical research and biotechnology companies, which are devoted to inventing medicines that allow patients to live longer, healthier, and more productive lives. PhRMA companies are leading the way in the search for new cures. PhRMA members alone invested an estimated $50.3 billion in 2008 in discovering and developing new medicines. Industry-wide research and investment reached a record $65.2 billion in 2008.
PhRMA Internet Address: www.phrma.org
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There is certainly a place for special trusts and foundations, but they are not a requirement. There are many ways people aren't aware of to be charitable both in your own family and also in your community.
Giving can be complicated, especially when it moves beyond handing over cash or writing a check. A recent Forbes article provides some practical advice you may not have considered. The article is titled "Five Ways To Be Charitable Even If You Aren't Bill Gates." And if you're not Bill Gates, the "five ways" do not require the complexities of family foundations.
Here are the Forbes tips for your charitable consideration:
- Give the gift of education. Have you thought about giving to your own children or grandchildren and in the form of a 529 college savings plan or a direct gift to the college?
- Give your IRS distribution to charity. Since you have to take your required minimum distribution anyhow, send it directly to a charity instead. This option is available for the remainder of 2012, but its future is uncertain.
- Name your charity as your beneficiary on your retirement account. This option is appropriate if you've decided that any retirement funds left over should eventually pass to charity instead of loved ones. Be sure to designate your charitable beneficiaries accordingly! Note: The full amount of your retirement account given to charity is income tax free. If left to a non-charity, then the full amount is taxable as ordinary income.
- Donor-advised funds. By giving to a donor advised fund, you can give today, take the charitable deduction in this year's taxes, but decide which charities to benefit next year or beyond. They are easy to establish too.
- Charitable gift annuity. Are you keen on the idea of receiving a guaranteed lifetime monthly income, especially as an assurance in old age? If you also want to benefit charity in the process, then consider hitting two birds with one stone by opting for a charitable gift annuity.
This is just an overview of the "five ways" featured by Forbes, so be sure to consult with your financial, tax, and legal advisors regarding the appropriateness of each for your circumstances.
Contact Meier Law Firm to discuss all of your estate planning options.
Reference: Forbes (September 20, 2012) "Five Ways To Be Charitable Even If You Aren't Bill Gates"


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Sounds in My Head -- 9/1/11
Posted by Jason Aaron Labels: Sounds in My Head
"We do our best to avoid the law, in the dry counties of Arkansas." ♫ http://blip.fm/~1781qo
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- damnyoujasonaofkansas at: 1:19 AM said...
i cant believe you went the elekrtra banging the kingpin storyline over the taskmaster or any other obscure characther you have been digging up. # disappointed
I'm actually digging it and the fact that The Hand have too much respect for The Punisher to put a hit out on him (or at least that's what they're saying now).
I still think you should do a Punisher Year One type story. Frank could have easily put on a mask like everyone else, sure would have made his job easier, but he doesn't want to hide. He wants his targets to see his face before he sends them to Hell. This is why Spiderman, Wolverine, and other Avengers are nervous around him. He's just a guy with guns but he has that effect on people.


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Welcome to our new home on Freethought Blogs. The transition seems to have gone smoothly, so I assume we'll have some new people stumbling across us.
The Atheist Experience is a live public access call-in television show based out of Austin, Texas. It launched in 1997. You can learn more about the show here, including information on how to watch live and view the extensive archive. We've got two hosts — Matt Dillahunty is on three out of every four weeks, and I (Russell Glasser) host the fourth week. We also have five rotating cohosts: Don Baker, Jeff Dee, Jen Peeples, Martin Wagner, and Tracie Harris.
Since we have fifteen years of live callers behind us, we've covered a pretty wide range of personalities. They range from slickly packaged professional apologists like Ray Comfort and Matt Slick on one end, to just plain unexpected silliness on the other.
The Atheist Experience is sponsored by the Atheist Community of Austin, a terrific social group which also supports two other podcasts: The Non-Prophets, a round table discussion group; and Godless Bitches, an atheist feminist podcast.
We're all looking forward to interacting with the Freethought Blogs community at large, and I'll be writing a new post introducing myself personally as one of your regular bloggers. Talk to you soon!


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Dashboard provides access to several fun and functional, mini applications called widgets. OS X includes widgets for some of your favorite Mac apps, like Contacts and Calendar. These widgets give you quick access to your contacts and events without having to open up an app. You can add more widgets to Dashboard, and even create your own.
Working with Dashboard and widgets
To open Dashboard:
- Click the Dashboard icon in the Dock, or open it from the Applications folder.
- If Dashboard is set as its own space, swipe from right to left across your trackpad using two fingers.
- Enter Mission Control. Choose the Dashboard space to switch to it.
Once you're in Dashboard, you should see some widgets appear, such as the World Clock or Calculator. You can move these widgets anywhere you want by simply dragging them with your pointer.
To activate a widget, just select it. For example, once you click the Dictionary widget, you're ready to type a word in its search field. Click the Stickies widget to type a note or two.
Adding Dashboard widgets
To see all the widgets on your Mac, click the add (+) button in the lower-left corner of the screen. This enters the widget browser. It shows you all the widgets installed on your Mac.
To add a widget to Dashboard, click an icon in the widget browser. Or start typing the name of the widget in the search field and click the widget to add it to your Dashboard. You can even add more than one copy of the same widget. This can be useful if you need to track time in multiple time zones, or want to create multiple Stickies.
Download and install more widgets by clicking the More Widgets button. This takes you to the Apple Dashboard downloads webpage.
Creating your own widgets
Use Safari to create your own widget from a feature of your favorite website. For example, if you want to keep an eye on an order status from a website:
- Go to the website using Safari.
- Choose File > Open in Dashboard.
- Highlight the area you want to create a widget out of.
- Click Add at the top of the Safari window.
Removing widgets
To remove a widget from Dashboard, click the Remove (–) button in the lower-left corner of the Dashboard, then click the unwanted widget's close button (X).
Customizing widgets
Some widgets allow you to customize them so that they display information that applies to you. For example, add and remove your favorite stocks from the Stocks widget, or choose a time zone or city for the World Clock widget.
To customize a widget, look for an info (i) button. Click this button to view its settings:
- Open Dashboard as described above.
- Move the pointer over each widget. Widgets with settings or options have a small info button (i) in one corner.
- Click the Info button to see the settings you can change.
Leaving Dashboard
When you're ready to exit dashboard, do any of the following:
- Press the escape (Esc) key.
- Use Mission Control or Application Switcher to switch to another application.
- Swipe from right to left using two fingers on your trackpad.
Learn more
Want to learn more about Dashboard? Use the built-in Help included with OS X. From the Finder, choose Mac Help from the Help menu, then type Dashboard in the search field.


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So last week, I took a stab at rewriting the component using pure JAX-WS services. For those that are not familiar with WS-Notification, this specification, unlike most other WS-* specifications defines a service described by a WSDL, so there's no low level protocol implementation to write. I took most of the code from ServiceMix implementation and just rewrote the JBI specific bits to leverage JAX-WS instead.
The results have been committed into Apache CXF and should be part of the upcoming 2.5 release. Note that the implementation itself does not require CXF, though it can very well use it as the JAXWS provider.
If you want to give it a try, you need to build CXF trunk locally and then run the following commands in Karaf:
karaf> features:addurl mvn:org.apache.cxf.karaf/apache-cxf/2.5.0-SNAPSHOT/xml/features
karaf> features:install wsn
To check that the WS-Notification broker is correctly started, you can try the following command:
karaf> cat http://0.0.0.0:8182/wsn/NotificationBroker?wsdl
The services are also exposed as OSGi services, so that they can be directly accessed if needed. If you use the awesome Fabric DOSGi implementation, it can be very interesting.
Some areas could still be enhanced, as the codebase is mostly the same as the old ServiceMix component. I'm thinking to complex topic expressions or persistence of subscriptions. If you have any real need for something, send an email to the CXF mailing lists ...


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I don't know of any other artist of the period who expresses himself as clearly across the centuries. This is utterly fascinating to me.
Professor of Art History Christiane Andersson seeks to understand the historic and cultural implications of art because, she says, "Art history only makes sense if you know the context. That's where it really gets interesting."
Sometimes, the context reveals how art transgresses tradition to explore new cultural values or ways of thinking. For instance, Martin Luther's posting of the 95 Theses on a chapel door in Wittenberg, Germany, initiated an era of religious struggle -- with artists often implicated in the conflict.
"Lutherans portrayed the Catholic Church as sinful and greedy, and they poked fun at the hierarchy of the Church in works of art. The Church's censors in turn jailed the artists, publishers and printers and burned the anti-Catholic works it found," she says.
Fortunately for Andersson, the censors weren't very capable or thorough, leaving behind works that show how the Protestant-Catholic conflict was playing out in the art of the Reformation period. She is writing a book about her findings. "If the censorship had been effective," she says, "I would have nothing to study."
In a separate project, Andersson is cataloguing the drawings of Urs Graf, a Swiss Renaissance artist who also broke with convention -- though in this case, the traditions he bucks are artistic and societal rather than religious.
"Urs Graf is most famous for creating drawings that were works of art in their own right. Previously drawings usually served as rough drafts in which ideas for paintings or other art forms were developed, but in Graf's work, drawings themselves became the finished works of art," she says.
The content of his work was also innovative. "The subjects he illustrates in his drawings are very different from what his contemporaries are doing," says Andersson. "He bases a lot on popular culture, on contemporary political events and on the relationships between the sexes - he has a lot to say about that."
Ambivalence toward women, including both fascination and distrust, was a common attitude in Graf's time, but his vivid representation of his personal passions and fears was not a common practice. "What is unusual is that he expresses this so clearly in his drawings. Five hundred years later, we can read the clues and look into this man's psyche a little bit, like a therapist would. I don't know of any other artist of the period who expresses himself as clearly across the centuries. This is utterly fascinating to me."
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We're so close to [lastfm]Jennifer Hudson[/lastfm]'s Live on Letterman performance that you can almost feel her powerful, soulful voice reverberating through your computer speakers already! Jennifer will take the stage at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York at 9 PM ET/ 6 PM PT sharp tonight, and we've got the video player for you to watch right here.
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Wine recommendations from across the globe
Here are selections from France, Austria, California and Washington that will slake your thirst this summer. In recent weeks I've recommended roses from Spain and Greece. You can also find tasty roses from elsewhere; remember, rose may have a traditional home around the Mediterranean, but good rose can be made anywhere.
Domaine du Dragon, Grande Cuvee 2012
Three stars
Cotes de Provence, France, $15
Pale and translucent, this is a traditional Provence rose. We are conditioned to think that depth of color equals depth of flavor, and vice versa. But this wine will disprove that theory. Subtle and complex, it will command your attention and will reward it, as well.
Bouchaine, Rockin' H Vineyard, Rose of Syrah, 2012
GREAT VALUE Two and a half stars
Sonoma Coast, Calif., $23
A single-vineyard rose is unusual. This one is hands-down delicious, vibrant and, yes, rockin'.
M Touton Selection.
Mittelbach T-Zweigelt Rose 2012
GREAT VALUE Two and a half stars
Neideroesterreich, Austria, $14
This zesty rose of zweigelt, Austria's signature red grape, is among my favorites every year. The 2012 may be the best yet. It features melon flavors kissed with citrus. I drank it so fast, I forgot to take notes.
KW Selection.
Chateau Montaud 2012
GREAT VALUE Two stars
Cotes de Provence, France, $12
It's delightful not just because it is widely available in the traditional Provencal bottle. This is just tasty, gulpable summer fun.
M Touton Selection.
Charles & Charles Rose 2012
GREAT VALUE Two stars
Columbia Valley, Wash., $13
Here's a full-bore New World rose that is not shy about showing its fruit. It will appeal to skeptics who might have wondered what rose is all about.
Republic National in D.C.; Roanoke Valley in Virginia.
Three stars Exceptional, two stars Excellent, one star Very Good
Prices are approximate. Check Winesearcher.com to verify availability, or ask a wine store to order through a distributor.


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Gourmet brunch spreads take over the city on Easter Sunday, alongside the rampant Easter egg hunts.
This year, Easter is observed on March 31. We celebrate by dining with our loved ones and toasting to a spring season in full bloom as chefs lighten up their menus and find any excuse to top a dish with fruit. While the kids anticipate their encounter with the Easter Bunny and count their jellybeans, the adults pour another bottomless mimosa and make a beeline for the buffet. Make your reservations at these top spots for Easter brunch in San Diego.
For live music… Jazz will swell and bottomless mimosas will flow at Roppongi Restaurant's Easter Sunday celebration. Savor an a la carte brunch as jazz singer Rebecca Jade belts the tunes. The menu features everything from banana macadamia nut pancakes to a duck confit hash. Keep the kids busy with surprises planned by Roppongi. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 858.551.5252. 875 Prospect St., La Jolla. roppongiusa.com
For the view… With a wrap-around balcony on the 12th floor of a downtown high-rise, Bertrand at Mister A's takes the cake for the most generous views of San Diego Bay, Balboa Park, Coronado, Point Loma and beyond. Begin the three-course prix fixe brunch with options of classic lobster bisque, Hawaiian bread french toast and macaroni and cheese. To follow, find a wide range of dishes including Mediterranean style paella, slow braised domestic lamb shank, fresh Maryland blue crab cakes or the egg benedict with fresh crab meat. Dessert features a chocolate crème brûlée, apple tarte tatin and local farm strawberry compote. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $42.50 per adult. 619.239.1377. 2550 Fifth Ave., Downtown. bertrandatmisteras.com
For a first…The Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort & Spa partakes in its first Easter holiday this year. Chandler's Restaurant is serving up a three-course brunch featuring entree options of rosemary grilled lamb chop, grilled salmon and scallop soufflé, lobster and seafood pot pie, a three-raisin brioche and more. Finish with a lemon meringue tart or a chocolate eclair. Easter egg hunts will also take place on the main lawn of the hotel at 10 a.m., 10:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. with a (rumored) special appearance by the Easter Bunny himself. 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. $45 per adult; $15 per child 12 and under. 760.683.5500. 1 Ponto Rd., Carlsbad. hiltoncarlsbadoceanfront.com
For a sweet tooth… Over at the US Grant Hotel, a massive buffet awaits spring diners. The sophisticated spread shows off breakfast foods, soups and salads, fresh seafood, a "land & sea" section (with roasted New York strip with melted shallots or baked salmon enCroute with lobster mouse and choron sauce) and a Belgian waffle bar. Plus, unlimited mimosas. The highlight is the Marble Slab Creamery where guests can design an ice cream sundae. Seatings at 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m. $69 per adult; $60 per senior; $22 per child 12 and under. 619.744.2039. 326 Broadway, Downtown. usgrant.net
Something for everyone… Nestled at the top of Hotel La Jolla, Cusp Dining & Drinks delivers a treat for both the adults and kids. An inventive buffet will include a bacon and egg flatbread, angry crab benedict and banana chocolate stuffed French toast, along with a $12 endless mimosa option. The kiddos can play and eat at the Pancake Decoration Station and score a special Easter basket. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $25 per adult; free for kids under 10. 858.551.3620. 7955 La Jolla Shores Dr., La Jolla. cusprestaurant.com
For soul singing… The renowned Gospel Brunch returns to the House of Blues San Diego, right in time for Easter Sunday. Guests will be inspired by live gospel performances from Elvert Waltower & Friends while getting down with a southern inspired all-you-can-eat buffet. Enjoy made-to-order omelets, buttermilk biscuits with country gravy, chicken jambalaya, peel & eat shrimp, and then some. Praise the Lord and pass the biscuits. 10 a.m. and 1p.m. $37.50 per adult; $17.50 per child 6 to 12; free for 5 and under. 619.299.2583. 1055 Fifth Ave., Downtown. houseofblues.com
For bay cruising… Take your friends and family on the waters of San Diego for a memorable Easter Sunday. Hornblower Cruises & Events present a two-hour Easter Champagne Brunch Cruise that boasts free-flowing champagne and sparkling cider, a hearty brunch buffet, private reserved tables, a narrated tour of scenic San Diego and even a photo opp with the Easter Bunny. Two cruise times: 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. $60 per person. 1.888.979.7232. hornblower.com
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Montco 2040: A Shared Vision
On January 15, 2015 the Montgomery County Planning Commission adopted its new county comprehensive plan: Montco 2014: A Shared Vision in addition to its companion volume, Montgomery County Today. This plan was created with the help of Montgomery County residents, county departments, municipalities, and the county steering committee.
Montco 2040: A Shared Vision is municipal guide to aid in decisions regarding land use, open space, economic development, transportation, and other important issues.
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Our child nutrition staff works diligently to provide our students and staff with healthy, nutritious and low-cost or free meals that meet the latest state and federal nutrition guidelines. The department's staff of approximately 100 consists of cooks, kitchen staff, servers, cashiers, warehouse, drivers and a menu planner that prepare serve and deliver about 4,600 lunches and 1,000 breakfasts every school day.
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ALBUQUERQUE -- The first national champion of the 2014 USA Indoor Track & Field Championships was crowned Friday, as Sharon Day-Monroe (Los Angeles, Calif.) set a new American record en route to her third consecutive women's pentathlon title on the opening day of competition at the Albuquerque Convention Center. The event runs through Sunday, February 23.
With a score of 4805 points, Day-Monroe sits 12th on the all-time list for the women's indoor pentathlon and is among the athletes who have been invited by the IAAF to the World Indoor Champs next month in Sopot, Poland.
The record of 4753 was previously held by DeDee Nathan and Hyleas Fountain. Nathan's mark came on March 5, 1999 in Maebashi, Japan while Fountain's record-tying mark came in Doha, Qatar on March 10, 2013.
Day-Monroe began the day with a lifetime-best 8.44 in the 60-meter hurdles, good for 1,030 points. Day-Monroe then scored 1,080 points in the high jump, clearing 1.88m/6-2 for the win.
Shot put was next, as Day-Monroe turned in her second PB of the afternoon, tossing a mark of 15.59m/51-1.75 for 900 points. The two-time Olympian and two-time defending U.S. pentathlon champion moved onto the long jump next, leaping 6.09m/19-11.75 for second behind overall runner-up Sami Spenner (Columbus, Neb.) from Nebraska-Omaha.
Day-Monroe needed to finish the 800m in 2:16.87 to break the previous record and did just that, crossing easily in 2:13.19.
Gray Horn (Waynesfield, Ohio) leads the men's heptathlon with 3,436 points after day one. Horn won the long jump with a mark of 7.69m/25-2.75 (982 pts), just half an inch off his indoor PB (7.70m/25-3.25). Horn tied with Jeff Mohl (Red Lodge, Mont.) in the high jump, battling to match his indoor PR of 2.07m/6-9.50. The five-time Southeastern Conference champion also turned in top-three finishes in the shot put (3rd - 13.36m/43-10, 689 pts) and 60m (3rd - 6.96, 897 pts) to lead after four events.
Horn's 3,436 points sets a new day one personal best for him, having scored 3,418 en route to his fifth SEC title in 2012.
The continuation of the men's heptathlon kicks off day two action at USA Indoors with the men's 60-meter hurdles at 11:30 a.m. ET live on USATF.tv.
The USA Indoor Track & Field Championships are the final stop of the 2014 USATF Indoor Championship Series. The event serves as the selection process for the members of Team USA who will represent the U.S. at the 2014 IAAF World Indoor Championships in Sopot, Poland, March 7-9.
With the Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau, the New Mexico Sports Authority, the University of New Mexico, the City of Albuquerque and USATF New Mexico again serving as official sponsors, this is the fifth consecutive year the Albuquerque Convention Center has hosted the USA Indoor Championships. For complete start lists and more information on the USA Indoor Track & Field Championships, visit www.usatf.org.
The official hashtag for the USA Indoor Track & Field Championships is #USAindoors. Join the conversation along with USATF on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Live results will be available on usatf.org, and recaps and quotes will be posted daily at the conclusion of each day's events.
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When I came across this Jimmy Choo pump, I was surprised to see stud ornamentation. The brand's aesthetic is known more for their glamorous, ladylike silhouettes, especially when it comes to the Abel pump. The Abel silhouette is a Jimmy Choo classic that's clean and refined. These mixed-finish studs are a bit edgy for the brand, and it's a nice change-up. After looking at this design, I instantly thought of Christian Louboutin's signature studded designs.
When I think of a brand that frequently incorporates studs, I can't help but think of Louboutin; he has used everything from solid-color to mixed-finish studs on his shoes for years. While Choo may not use studs as frequently, I'm having a hard time choosing which designer did it best. Let's hear your vote in the comments!


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CARTA: Mind Reading: Human Origins and Theory of Mind: Jessica Sommerville: Emergence of Theory of Mind in Human Babies
Date: 9/8/2016; 19 minutes
Jessica Sommerville (Univ of Washington) reviews evidence to suggest that, within the first year of life, infants develop an understanding of transient mental states (such as goals and desires), enduring personal dispositions (such as preferences), and socio-moral norms (such as fairness norms), that is driven by their own actions on the world, as well as their interactions with other people. Recorded on 10/18/2013. (#26082)
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Pig Roast Fundraiser - 2006
Plan your trip now to the annual Camp Tuscazoar Pig Roast!
Roast pork, barbecued chicken, green beans, applesauce,
baked potatoes, rolls and butter, beverage and homemade desserts.
Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006
3 to 7 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 10, 2006
12 to 4 p.m.
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Great food, door prizes, live music and more!
Featuring local band "Dulcimers 'N Such" on Saturday.
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Groups are welcome to camp for the whole weekend in the hills of Tuscazoar.
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Time for a little non-partisan outrage.
From the Onion:
From the Washington Post (I swear to God I'm not making this up):
The Onion is a joke newspaper. The Washington Post is not, or didn't use to be, anyway. The headline in the above screenshot was subsequently softened a bit, but, frankly, is a fairly accurate summary of the article's main thesis.
But it's OK, because it was written by a woman, and is supposed to be "tongue in cheek," you see? Next week, they'll have the "Jews are scheming misers" feature, written humorously by Jon Stewart, followed by "N----rs just don't float," penned by Chris Rock.
Seriously, what the hell was the editor thinking, running a piece like this? No such thing as bad publicity, I guess.
You can let the editors know what you think of their decision by writing: firstname.lastname@example.com Be polite.
03 March 2008
Women are Dumb
Time for a little non-partisan outrage.
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What an OUTRAGE!ReplyDelete
If they are outraged at firedoghate, then there must be a grain of truth in there somewhere.
Honestly, I almost linked the original WP article myself, because I liked this gem:
"No man contracts nebulous diseases whose existence is disputed by many if not all doctors, such as Morgellons (where you feel bugs crawling around under your skin). At least no man I know."
Fibromigrainalgia, anyone?
The outraged Jane Hamsher is the one who photoshopped Joe Lieberman in blackface. That was tongue in cheek too, right?ReplyDelete
- jz-md3/04/2008 7:42 AM
Just another misogynist view from a woman. I find it refreshing to out these non-pc views, than to squelch them.ReplyDelete
To state the obvious, there will always be some women who benefit from male superiority, and will hate on other women.
Without ditzy chicks who base decisions on rudimentary emotions which lack a logical basis, there would be no liberals in office ever.ReplyDelete
Not sure why you're complaining. :-)
Incidentally, I once had a patient come in claiming she had Morgellons disease (but she was there really for her---gasp---migraine) and the next time I saw her in the ER, she was there for a meth overdose. Hm.
- Anonymous3/05/2008 7:26 PM
I find it highly ironic that some doctors make fun of women with fibromyalgia when it is in fact doctors who did diagnosed them with it.
Three women in my circle were diagnosed with fibromyalgia. They did not accept this lame diagnosis of doctors who first had no clue and used the easy way out (diagnosis of an illness that really does not exist) and secondly were too lazy to actually look into the symptoms.
Nb 1 really had a shot and greatly enlarged tyroid gland and had to have it removed in a 7 1/2 hr long surgery.
She is now symptom free.
Nbr 2 turned out to have Rheumatoid arthritis and being treated and #3 is not taking it eiher and currently undergoing more tests.
Please don't blame the victims of those sorry excuses for doctors.
While I don't condone shoddy diagnostics like your friends experienced, make no mistake about it, the Fibromyalgia movement is a patient-driven phenomenon. Patients demand (or self-designate) this diagnosis, and it never would have been accepted as a "real" diagnosis were it not for a dedicated/militant group of patient activists.
Now I am not going to kick the hornet's nest and broach the question of whether FM exists as a separate, identifiable disease entity or rather is just a vague constellation of symptoms. The last thing I need is a horde of the FM militia descending on this site telling me what a horrible person I am.
I have scalpel and nurse K for that.
I will leave it at this: most people who carry the diagnosis of FM probably do not meet the strict diagnostic criteria for the disease, and the criteria themselves are probably too inclusive. By which I mean FM has become a "wastebasket" diagnosis, used to lump in a wide variety of complaining patients with no clear pathology.
I don't think you're a horrible person. Just a misguided one.ReplyDelete
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A Carteret County beach town is taking steps to help those who enjoy two increasingly popular water activities.
EMERALD Isle � A Carteret County beach town is taking steps to help those who enjoy two increasingly popular water activities.
The Town of Emerald Isle is pursuing plans to place floating docks at three sound-front locations for use by those who kayak and paddle board.
Town Manager Frank Rush said that as participation in the two activities grows, the town routinely receives suggestions that it install the docks.
�The floating docks are specially designed to make it easy for a kayak to slide right off the dock into the water, and are also designed in a manner that makes it easy to launch a paddleboard,� Rush said via information provided on the plans.
Town commissioners were presented with information on the proposal to purchase and install the docks at the March meeting and authorized an application for a grant to fund the project.
The town is seeking a grant through the N.C. Public Beach and Coastal Waterfront Access grant program for $22,500 to fund 75 percent of the project. The town would provide a local match of $7,500.
Plans call for installing the floating docks at Emerald Isle Woods Park, Cedar Street Park and the Emerald Isle Public Boating Access Area.
The estimated purchase cost for each dock is approximately $3,500 to $4,500 and there will likely be additional costs for the setting of pilings and purchase and installation of aluminum gangways to provide an easy walk down to the docks.
At Cedar Street Park and Emerald Isle Woods, the floating dock would likely be affixed to the end of the existing piers. At the boating access area, it will likely be located in the basin away from powerboat launching.
Preliminary grant applications are due April 1. Invitations to submit final applications are expected by Aug. 30.


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Lenten Series features Jesuit lectures and Latin Mass
March 9, 2012
|Sylvester Tan, S.J., presents "Taught by God: Ignatius as Teacher and Student," on March 14.
Loyola University New Orleans' Jesuit Center and the Alumni Association present "The Spiritual Exercises: The Heart of Ignatian Spirituality," a series of lectures on Wednesdays in March to observe the season of Lent. Each of these free events will take place on Loyola's main campus at 7 p.m.
2012 Lenten Series schedule:
Wednesday, March 14
"Taught by God: Ignatius as Teacher and Student"
Sylvester Tan, S.J., will show how God treated Ignatius just as a schoolmaster treats a child whom he is teaching.
Ignatius Chapel / Bobet Hall
Wednesday, March 28
"Not just 'Jesus and Me'"
The Rev. Fred Kammer, S.J., J.D., will discuss the social implications of the spiritual exercises and Ignatian spirituality.
Ignatius Chapel / Bobet Hall
The entire Loyola community is also invited to attend the Gregorian Chant Laetare Mass on Sunday, March, 18 at 7:30 p.m. in Holy Name of Jesus Church. Co-sponsored by the College of Music and Fine Arts, this Mass in the Latin rite will be celebrated during Lent.
"Experiencing the Eucharistic celebration in the Latin rite, which may not be as familiar to most, is a way to further enrich our Lenten observation. This Eucharistic celebration with Gregorian Chant also allows the community to experience a spirituality that has been a part of the tradition of our faith over the centuries," said the Rev. Ted Dziak, S.J., director of the Jesuit Center.
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January 28, 2005
macaron tour in Tokyo 2005 winter
You have checked out the assorted desserts from Pierre Hermé, haven't you? Good.
Now, like I announced in my last post, this time I am tracking back my Macaron Tour in Tokyo 2005 Winter.
Before going any further, I wanted to make one thing clear: French macarons are NOT equivalent to American macaroons, represented by coconut macaroons. They may be similar in a way that both are made by egg whites, sugar and ground nuts, but that's about it - the outcomes are very, very different. Don't ask me specifically what makes them so different; I have never been into either kind of macaro(o)ns and never really cared for them, so I am not the one to ask.
Anyways, like I just confessed, I didn't use to like macarons at all, until very recently when I brought myself to make my own macarons for the very first time. That was when I made up my mind to try real good macarons when I have a chance.
The first chance came when I was in Tokyo, where there are a serious bunch of pastry chops all over. But since I was pressed by work the whole time, I only got to go look for macarons at the very last minute of my stay. I still managed to grab several bags of macarons from a few shops - all within just three days or so!
These are from Dalloyau, a renown French patisserie that has been in Tokyo for quite some time (for more than 15 years), offering a range of perfectly beautiful - almost too perfect to be real - cakes.
Their macarons, like their cakes, were beautiful. To my disappointment, however, my selection of yuzu, raspberry, and pistachio macarons all smelled a bit too sweet and artificial in my opinion. They were pretty hard and sticky, too. I might have chosen wrong ones... I should try some other kinds next time.
The next up is Chez Cima (in Japanese), which is one of my old favorite Tokyo patisseries, although I never even looked for their macarons before.
I picked up matcha (green tea) and cassis. Green one tasted a bit too strong of green tea and quite sweet, which I wasn't for my taste. Cassis one, though, was excellent; macaron itself was light and fragile as well as flavourful, which was enhanced by the fruity cassis jelly inside. I liked it a lot.
Another big batch of macarons here were from Patisserie La Colomba (in Japanese), a dessert brand of a French restaurant in Tokyo. I haven't eaten at the restaurant before, but I got these just because the shop was located in the same floor of a department store where I needed to do some shopping.
I got tea, pistachio, raspberry, lemon, and caramel macarons (I had no choice but to buy this much, because they sell macarons a minimum of 50g (approx. 2oz) and those weighed 50g together). Well, other than they were collapsed after a bit of transportation, nothing particular to note; texture was light but it was, again, really sweet. If I'd choose one, that would be caramel... at least the cream inside was good.
There was one more shop that I happened to pass by on my way: Patisserie Jean Millet (Japanese website here, another such Tokyo branch of a Parisian sweet shop.
I got myself passion fruit and pistachio macarons, which both turned out very good. Macaron cookie part was light but slightly sticky as it should be, and the cream tasted fresh and fruity/nutty.
Overall, I liked Chez Cima's cassis and Jean Millet's passion fruit macarons very much. They both had light macaron shells, crisp on the outside and soft and smooth in the middle, and flavorful filling between them. They were very sweet, for sure, but there was something compelling about their sweetness... maybe the perfect balance of sweetness, flavor, and texture.
Talking about a perfect balance though (in macarons, anyways), any of these weren't quite anywhere near Pierre Hermé's - individually or collectively, in front of their box of tempting selection.
From the left: Plaisirs sucrés (chocolate macaron with milk chocolate ganache and praline), rose (rose-scented macaron with butter cream), Yuzu et Chocolat (chocolate macarons with yuzu-infused ganache), lemon, marron (chestnut macaron with chestnut cream and green tea cream), and pistachio and cherry (simple macaron with pistachio cream and cinnamon-scented griotte cherries).
Most of them had very complex layers of flavors and were highly sophisticated, and all of them were for sure gorgeous. I particularly liked the rose and lemon ones - both of them happened to be the simplest of all, which is a bit ironic because they boast a line of such fancy and decorative combinations. In other words though, they exemplified the simplicity as the beauty, maybe?
They were, again, very sweet but really addictive too; I had a small bite of each, got satisfied, but was tempted to have another bite after a while... I don't know if I should feel myself lucky or unlucky that I don't live or work near their shop; I'd have to go back over and over again, and the best (or worst) part is that they offer seasonal and/or limited-version macarons once every few times a year!
Next time ever you find macarons here in this blog, that'd be when I make some on my own... so don't expect anything fine like these!
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Hi Chika,
The pictures are wonderful. I've would have never guessed that you'd find such a wide selection of macarons and French bakeries in Japan. I'm definitely looking forward to my visit.
Posted by Reid
- 9:34 PM, January 28, 2005
Hi Chika,
The pictures are wonderful. I've would have never guessed that you'd find such a wide selection of macarons and French bakeries in Japan. I'm definitely looking forward to my visit. Thank you so much for sharing!
Posted by Reid
- 9:34 PM, January 28, 2005
im drooling and have never even had a macaroon before, THATS how good your photos & explanations are ;)
Posted by Cat
- 1:13 AM, January 29, 2005
Hi Chika,
I love the way you photograph the food.
I was never a big macaron fan (tried most of the places you mentioned) until I had them at Laduree in Paris. I bought one of each kind and loved every one of them. Too bad they don't have a branch in Tokyo.
Posted by Lynn
- 3:16 AM, January 29, 2005
Hi there,
Reid - you'd be surprised with how much stuff Tokyo's got - it sometimes makes it really hard to find a souvenir (especially food item) you can't get there when in overseas. Hope you'll discover some goodies while you're there!
Cat - you've got drive a few hours and find out them in France!
Lynn - thanks, and that is exactly where I will be going to get macarons next time I'm in Paris. One of everything - I'm dreaming!
Posted by chika
- 2:24 AM, January 30, 2005
Oh my goodness!!! Those macaroons looks absolutely delicious. I too, have to admit that i'm not a fanatic lover of macaroons (the non-American kinds), but these just might change my mind. Makes me wish I lived in Tokyo!
Posted by J.
- 10:33 AM, January 31, 2005
You're sucking my will to resist!
I actually do live around the corner from PH in Paris - a fact I must repress as much as possible or else I'd be fat and broke. Now that I've read this post, however, I'm ready to go camp out until they open to get my macaron fix. Problem is, I think they're closed today. How will I ever make it from here to tomorrow?
Thanks a lot.
Posted by pie
- 6:58 PM, January 31, 2005
Wow, these pictures are simply gorgeous!
You've got one great blog here. :D
Posted by Cam Seslaf
- 2:10 PM, February 02, 2005
Hi folks,
J. - yeah all that said, I still don't regard myself as a great macaron lover, either... but I just discovered that there are good ones. Some of them changed MY mind!
pie - hope you made it through to the following day
yeah I probably should think I'm lucky I don't have to get fat and broke by not living right by Pierre Herme. Or should I?
Cam Seslaf - thanks! macarons are particularly photogenic, aren't they?
Posted by chika
- 2:40 AM, February 03, 2005
Dear chika,
Where did you get your recipes for macarons? ive been looking and looking here in the US and cant find anything other than Herme's chocolate one.
So help!
Posted by Naheed
- 11:18 AM, April 13, 2005
Hello Chica,
I really enjoy your site. I can see that you are a fan of the famous Pastry Chef Pierre Herme and his Patisserie.
Have you visited his new shop in Ayonoma?
I understand that they introduced a new collection of Desserts for the Autumn/Winter at the New Otani on Monday? Did you go?
Posted by Ronnie D
- 5:21 PM, September 13, 2005
hi chika!
i love your blog too...it's great! i have a macaron-in-Tokyo question for you...a few years ago when i lived in Japan i had the most amazing macarons that i bought at Daimaru department store at Tokyo Station but i forgot the name of that shop. do you happen to know of it? if so, please post it for me. thanks!! :)
vancouver, canada
Posted by gyozagirl
- 5:56 PM, September 26, 2005
When visiting Japan in May, 2005, I came across a great macaroon shop at the Yebisu Garden Place complex. If you know what I'm talking about, please tell me the name of the store! Thanks.
Posted by Jini
- 7:09 AM, November 04, 2005
- Thor said...
The photography is so cute and the layout I think was perfect for the subject (macaroons). Thoroughly enjoyed. I envy you a bit, that you got to taste Pierre Herme's goodies! I went to culinary arts college and skimmed through some of his books and he'd said he specialized not in looks, but in flavor, because it is the content which is important, not the flavor, which is an irony, for the very "art" of patisserie focuses not on the content, yea, rather on the temporal pleasure of the flavor of the food as it passes through the tiny little unimportant mouth, in disregard to every nutritional finding as of late. Quite so.
Posted by Daniel
- 1:24 PM, January 05, 2007
- Lady Macaron said...
Great macaron review in Tokyo! I personally love laduree in comparison to Pierre Herme but i salute him for his crazy over the top flavours! I must visit all these places when Im in Tokyo, btw have u succeeded in making ur own macarons?
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Sunday, 1 August 2010
Lammas-tide and Harvest Home
August 1 marks the beginning of the grain harvest in Britain, a period of intense labour and also celebration. In our age of convenience foods perhaps it's hard to imagine how important the harvest was in centuries past. The harvest could be poor, or fail entirely. If a community suffered two bad harvests in a row, entire families would starve.
The word "Lammas" derives from the Anglo-Saxon "hlaef-mass" or loaf mass. The first grain of the year would be reaped and then baked into a bread, which was consecrated in the church upon the first Sunday of August. A number of researchers have speculated that the origins of Lammas may be connected to the pre-Christian Irish celebration of Lughnasad. I highly recommend Waverly Fitzgerald's fascinating essay on the subject.
17th century poet, Robert Herrick offers us a window into how the Harvest Home was celebrated in his day.
by Robert Herrick
COME, sons of summer, by whose toil
We are the lords of wine and oil :
By whose tough labours, and rough hands,
We rip up first, then reap our lands.
Crowned with the ears of corn, now come,
And to the pipe sing harvest home.
Come forth, my lord, and see the cart
Dressed up with all the country art :
See here a maukin, there a sheet,
As spotless pure as it is sweet :
The horses, mares, and frisking fillies,
Clad all in linen white as lilies.
The harvest swains and wenches bound
For joy, to see the hock-cart crowned.
About the cart, hear how the rout
Of rural younglings raise the shout ;
Pressing before, some coming after,
Those with a shout, and these with laughter.
Some bless the cart, some kiss the sheaves,
Some prank them up with oaken leaves :
Some cross the fill-horse, some with great
Devotion stroke the home-borne wheat :
While other rustics, less attent
To prayers than to merriment,
Run after with their breeches rent.
Well, on, brave boys, to your lord's hearth,
Glitt'ring with fire, where, for your mirth,
Ye shall see first the large and chief
Foundation of your feast, fat beef :
With upper stories, mutton, veal
And bacon (which makes full the meal),
With sev'ral dishes standing by,
As here a custard, there a pie,
And here all-tempting frumenty.
And for to make the merry cheer,
If smirking wine be wanting here,
There's that which drowns all care, stout beer ;
Which freely drink to your lord's health,
Then to the plough, the commonwealth,
Next to your flails, your fans, your fats,
Then to the maids with wheaten hats ;
To the rough sickle, and crook'd scythe,
Drink, frolic, boys, till all be blithe.
Feed, and grow fat ; and as ye eat
Be mindful that the lab'ring neat,
As you, may have their fill of meat.
And know, besides, ye must revoke
The patient ox unto the yoke,
And all go back unto the plough
And harrow, though they're hanged up now.
And, you must know, your lord's word's true,
Feed him ye must, whose food fills you ;
And that this pleasure is like rain,
Not sent ye for to drown your pain,
But for to make it spring again.
Maukin, a cloth.
Fill-horse, shaft-horse.
Frumenty, wheat boiled in milk.
Fats, vats.
Herrick's portrayal of Harvest Home reveals no religious feast centered around the church, but a feudal tradtion in which peasants toil to harvest their overlord's grain. A decorated cart carries the last load of grain from the fields, forming the front of a secular procession followed by reapers crowned in grain and a piper playing a harvest song. The lord rewards his workers with a feast featuring plenty of meat (a rare treat for the labouring classes) and beer. After first toasting the landowner, the merry company toasts the "maids with wheaten hats." Just who were these maidens?
In his book, The Stations of the Sun: A History of the Ritual Year in Britain, Robert Hutton wonders if Herrick's maids with wheaten hats were young women crowned in chaplets of wheat and flowers as Harvest Queens, or if they were decorated Corn Dollies--sheaves of wheat decorated to look like maidens.
In 1598, the German traveller Paul Hentzer observed the following scene in Windsor:
We happened to meet some country people celebrating their Harvest home; their last load of corn they crown with flowers, having besides an image richly dressed, by which perhaps they would signify Ceres; this they keep moving about, while men and women, men and maidservants, riding through the streets in a cart, shout as loud as they can till they arrive at the barn.
Although Herrick's poems contains an admonition against excess merriment, lewdness, and drunkenness, some landlords went out of their way to make the harvest celebratory for their reapers. Ronald Hutton mentions Sir Patricius Curwen of Workington in Cumberland, a landlord of such largess that, in each year between 1628 and 1643, he not only paid his harvesters with food and wages but provided a piper to play in the fields for the nine to seventeen days that the grain harvest required.
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