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Kings coach Keith Smart found out early about Jeremy Lin's toughness. Smart coached the Rockets point guard as a rookie with the Golden State Warriors during the 2010-11 season.
Smart said that during one practice that season, as Lin drove to the basket, the guard drew contact and was "slammed to the floor," causing his shoulder to pop out.
"We tried to get him off the floor," Smart said. "He sat over there, popped it back in and got right back on the floor."
Last week marked one year since Lin, who was not available to the media before Sunday's game against the Kings, exploded onto the NBA scene as a member of the New York Knicks.
A relative unknown before last February, Lin became the first player to record at least 20 points and seven assists in each of his first five NBA starts. The NBA's first American-born player of Chinese or Taiwanese descent, Lin became a worldwide phenomenon, launching the craze known as "Linsanity."
The Rockets, one of several teams that had cut Lin in 2011, signed him this offseason to a three-year deal after the Knicks chose not to match Houston's offer sheet. Lin entered Sunday averaging 12.6 points and 6.1 assists compared with 14.6 and 6.2, respectively, last season while his turnovers were down from 3.6 to 2.98 a game.
Smart said the Rockets, who entered Sunday as the second-highest scoring team in the NBA, are a good fit for Lin.
"Having all those three-point shooters they have (and) having a strong roller to the basket and pick-and-pop guys, for a point guard, if you're willing to not take a shot tonight and want to get 15 assists, that's the kind of team you want to be on," Smart said.
While Lin's attitude has not changed, Smart said, his game has evolved since his rookie year at Golden State.
"He couldn't shoot like he shoots the basketball now," Smart said. "He was still trying to get the ball to the basket, where defenses were waiting on him.
"But that next year or year and a half, his game changed because his jump shot evolved. And once the jump shot evolved, he had a great feel for finding people, making plays to other teammates. And then his game took off."
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Galena's Economic Development Committee recently started meeting weekly to prepare.
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"Route 66 is our longest museum in America and people flock to it just for that purpose," says Tuttle.
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A Maryland woman has filed a lawsuit against Merck & Co., Inc., the manufacturer of Fosamax, alleging that she suffered two femur fractures after taking Fosamax for an extended period of time. Her suit joins others as part of the Fosamax mass tort underway in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Atlantic County Law Division. The filing of this lawsuit comes on the heels of an Indiana woman filing a similar claim, alleging that her use of Fosamax is responsible for her two broken femurs.
According to the lawsuit, the Maryland woman began taking Fosamax as prescribed in May 2002, and as a direct result of using the osteoporosis drug for a number of years, suffered two femur fractures. The suit says that Merck failed to warn to users about the risks of Fosamax, including research that suggests the drug can make bones brittle and vulnerable to fractures.
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The controversy over how long osteoporosis patients should take a bisphosphonate drug like Fosamax has been heating up lately, in part because of an analysis performed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that was published in May in the New England Journal of Medicine. The analysis found no strong evidence that bisphosphonates are useful after three to five years of treatment. Also published in May 2012 was a study by Swiss researchers that found 82 percent of patients with an atypical femur fracture had taken bisphosphonates.
Dr. Clifford J. Rosen, who co-authored an article agreeing with the FDA review, expressed the concern of many bisphosphonate users when he said, "How long they need to be on [bisphosphonates] is the biggest question. That's what people want to know." Dr. Rosen's opinion is that a course of treatment lasting three-to-five years is best if "you haven't had any fractures and bone density is better."
Some in the medical community, including Jim Wright of the Therapeutics Initiative, take an even stronger stance on the drugs' effectiveness. Wright believes, based on the evidence he's reviewed, that "there are no clinically meaningful benefits for bisphosphonates in postmenopausal women" who haven't experienced a fracture or other bone issues as a result of osteoporosis. "There's really no proven benefit in women who just have a low bone mineral density. That's probably the bulk of women who are getting it," said Wright.
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The recent story about babies and young children being euthanized in the Netherlands is very distressing, as noted here previously. These children are the canaries in the coalmine for the rest of us; their deaths warn of a nightmarish future. The "right to die" will become "the duty to die", in less time than we might imagine.
Hugh Hewitt has been on top of this from the start, much to his credit; he's also noted the ho-hum response from MSM and much of the blogosphere.
The problem, I think, is that it's very hard for someone who wants to remain "pro-choice" (and that counts most in the MSM and probably any libertarian-leaning bloggers) to maintain a consistent ethic here. If you approve of legal abortion, even for babies who are perhaps only a few weeks away from a due date, how can you be appalled by the euthanizing of infants just a few days or weeks past that due date, especially if they have the same kind of illness or defect for which they could have been legally aborted? As some are saying, it's simply "post-birth abortion".
Peter Singer has been advocating this for years, saying parents should have up to 28 days after a child is born to decide whether to let it live. Read this recent article; it's horrifying, but it's where we're headed if the Culture of Death has its way.
Will we listen to the warning from the Netherlands? Or is it already too late for us?
UPDATE: Through a chain of links, from Townhall.com to Michelle Malkin to Dawn Patrol, I found out who coined the term "post-birth abortion": Shock and Blog. At least, as far as I can tell.
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The recent story about babies and young children being euthanized in the Netherlands is very distressing, as noted here previously. These children are the canaries in the coalmine for the rest of us; their deaths warn of a nightmarish future. The "right to die" will become "the duty to die", in less time than we might imagine.
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Hi M.E.
Thanks for the post with the link to Peter Singer. That is unbelieveable, and to think this is who is teaching our potential future leaders!
I sent the article to one of my leftist friends, and told him that this is the guy that is leading the left's train, and although some on the left may still be in the caboose they are nonetheless on the train.
I think you are right that many on the left are in a bit a a dilema because they support abortion, and therefore have a hard time criticizing Singer's position.
Nonetheless, I think they can easily blow him off saying that "he is way out there, and we don't advocate that..." The problem is, we aren't dealing with multiple, distinct issues here. We are dealing with killing people, and the only difference is when it happens.
That is why this is so scary: once you justify killing a baby in the womb at 3 weeks, it's "easy" to justify killing one at 4, because hey, what's < italics on > really < itlaics off > the difference?
The justification continuum goes on, and even though each step gets more horrific (to the last(?) step of killing babies for parts), the justification of each has a constant "difficulty index", since each step is only a "little bit", or "hardly" different from the last.
Thanks for the post. I hope people still read your blog now that the election is over.
Hey you people out there - < bold italic on > how about posting some more comments ??!! < bold italic off >
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Great post, thanks! I wanted to use Peter Singer in my post "Culture of Death" on The Crusader, but couldn't find that article. Absolutely horrifying! But, Peter Singer is useful as a alarm clock to wake Christians and observant Jews up to how far down the highway to hell the West has gone.
I really feel like we are in a two-front war. Abroad, we have a continuation of the Islamic Jihad against Christ and the West. At home, we have a civil war against the Secular Humanists. Both are set on destroying not just Democracy, but the Creator who gave us "inalienable rights" in the first place.
Keep up the fight. America IS a Christian nationand it always has been. Let's take it back!
- Jason said...
Actually, I don't think I can take credit for the phrase "post-birth abortion." Although I wasn't aware of it, a Google search shows that it existed before I started using it. I don't think it would be easy to track down the person who first used it, too. Thanks for the link nonetheless. I will try to return the favor.


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|Economy of Sierra Leone
Banknotes of Sierra Leone
|Sierra Leonean leone
|Calendar Year
Trade organisations
|AU, African Development Bank, ECOWAS, Mano River Union, World Bank, IMF, WTO, Group of 77
| $8.412 billion (PPP) (2012 est.)
Rank: 155 (2012 est.)[1]
GDP growth
|19.8% (2012 est.)[2]
GDP per capita
|$1,400 (PPP) (2012 est.)
Rank: 205 (2012 est.)[3]
GDP by sector
|agriculture (51.5%)
industry (14.9%)
services (33.6%) (2012 est.)
|12.9% (2012 est.) [4]
Population below poverty line
|70.2% (2004 est.)[5]
|62.9 (4th) (1989 est.)[6]
Labour force
|2.207 million (2007 est.)
Main industries
|diamonds mining, small-scale manufacturing (cigarettes, beverages, textiles, footwear), petroleum refining, commercial ship repair
|$1.104 billion (153rd) (2012 est.)[7]
Export goods
|diamonds, rutile, cocoa, coffee, fish[8]
Main export partners
| China 50.5%
Belgium 18.0%
Japan 7.6%
Turkey 4.8% (2012 est.)[9]
|$1.509 billion (172nd) (2012 est.)[10]
Import goods
|machinery, fuel, lubricants, chemicals, food[11]
Main import partners
| China 16.3%
India 10.1%
South Africa 7.1%
United States 6.6%
United Kingdom 6.6%
Côte d'Ivoire 4.6%
Belgium 4.5% (2012 est.)[12]
FDI stock
|$1.644 billion (94th) (31 December 2012 est.)[13]
Gross external debt
|$1.125 billion (158th) (31 December 2012 est.)[14]
|Public finances
|34.6% of GDP (2012)[15]
|$510.2 million (2012 est.)[16]
|$728.5 million (2012 est.)[16]
Main data source: CIA World Fact Book
All values, unless otherwise stated, are in US dollars.
The economy of Sierra Leone is that of a least developed country[17] with a GDP of approximately 1.9 billion USD in 2009.[18] Since the end of the civil war in 2002 the economy is gradually recovering with a GDP growth rate between 4 and 7%.[18] In 2008 its GDP in PPP ranked between 147th (World Bank) and 153rd (CIA) largest in the world.[19] Sierra Leone's economic development has always been hampered by an overdependence on mineral exploitation. Successive governments and the population as a whole have always believed that "diamonds and gold" are sufficient generators of foreign currency earnings and lure for investment. As result large scale agriculture of commodity products, industrial development and sustainable investments have been neglected by governments. The economy could thus be described as one which is "exploitative" and based on the extraction of unsustainable resources or non-reusable assets. Sierra Leone is a member of the WTO.
|Percentage of GDP
|Other Services
|Trade and tourism
|Wholesale and retail trade
|Mining and quarying
|Government Services
|Manufacturing and handicrafts
|Electricity and water
Although two-thirds of the population engages in subsistence agriculture, and despite the fact that most Sierra Leoneans derive their livelihood from it, agriculture accounts for only 42% of national income. As of 2003, the government was trying to increase food and cash crop production and upgrade small farmer skills. Also, the government works with several foreign donors to operate integrated rural development and agricultural projects.
Rich in minerals, Sierra Leone has relied on the mining sector in general, and diamonds in particular, for its economic base. In the 1970s and early 1980s, economic growth rate slowed because of a decline in the mining sector. Financially disadvantageous exchange rates and government budget deficits led to sizable balance-of-payments deficits and inflation. Certain policy responses to external factors as well as implementations of aid projects and maintenance have led to a general decline in economic activity and a serious degradation of economic infrastructures. Sierra Leone's short-term prospects depend upon continued adherence to International Monetary Fund programs and continued external assistance.
Macro-economic trend[edit]
This is a chart of trend of gross domestic product of Sierra Leone at market prices estimated by the International Monetary Fund and EconStats[21] with figures in millions of Sierra Leone Leones.
|Gross Domestic Product
Current GDP per capita of Sierra Leone grew 32% in the 1960s, reaching a peak growth of 107% in the 1970s. But this proved unsustainable and it consequently shrank by 52% in the 1980s and a further 10% in the 1990s.
The mean wage was US$0.32 per hour in 2009.
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Mineral exports remain Sierra Leone's principal foreign exchange earner. Sierra Leone is a major producer of gem-quality diamonds. Though rich in this resource, the country has historically struggled to manage its exploitation and export. Annual production estimates range between $70–$250 million; however, only a fraction of that passes through formal export channels (1999: $1.2 million; 2000: $16 million; 2001: projections $25 million). The balance is smuggled out and has been used to finance rebel activities in the region, money laundering, arms purchases, and financing of other illicit activities, leading some to characterize Sierra Leone's diamonds as a "conflict resource." Recent efforts on the part of the country to improve the management of the export trade have met with some success. In October 2000, a new UN-approved export certification system for exporting diamonds from Sierra Leone was put into place that led to a dramatic increase in legal exports. In 2001, the Government of Sierra Leone created a mining community development fund, which returns a portion of diamond export taxes to diamond mining communities. The fund was created to raise local communities' stake in the legal diamond trade.
Sierra Leone has one of the world's largest deposits of rutile, a titanium ore used as paint pigment and welding rod coatings. Sierra Rutile Limited, fully owned by Nord Resources of the United States, began commercial mining operations near Bonthe in early 1979. Sierra Rutile was then the largest non-petroleum U.S. investment in West Africa. The export of 88,000 tons realized $75 million for the country in 1990. The company and the Government of Sierra Leone concluded a new agreement on the terms of the company's concession in Sierra Leone in 1990. Rutile and bauxite mining operations were suspended when rebels invaded the mining sites in 1995. Negotiations for reactivation of rutile and bauxite mining are in progress. The U.S. interest in the company has been reduced to 25%.
Since independence, the Government of Sierra Leone has encouraged foreign investment, although the business climate suffers from uncertainty and a shortage of foreign exchange because of civil conflicts. Investors are protected by an agreement that allows for arbitration under the 1965 World Bank Convention. Legislation provides for transfer of interest, dividends, and capital.
Sierra Leone is a member of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). With Liberia and Guinea, it formed the Mano River Union (MRU) customs union, primarily designed to implement development projects and promote regional economic integration. However, the MRU has so far been inactive because of domestic problems and internal and cross-border conflicts in all three countries. The future of the MRU depends on the ability of its members to deal with the fallout from these internal and regional problems.
See also[edit]
- ^ "GDP (PPO) of Sierra Leone". CIA World Factbook. 2012. Retrieved 2013-07-27.
- ^ "GDP growth rate of Sierra Leone". CIA World Factbook. 2012. Retrieved 2013-07-27.
- ^ "GDP per capite of Sierra Leone". CIA World Factbook. 2012. Retrieved 2013-07-27.
- ^ "Inflation rate of Sierra Leone". CIA World Factbook. 2012. Retrieved 2013-07-27.
- ^ "Population below poverty line". CIA World Factbook. 2004 est. Retrieved 2013-07-27.
- ^ "GINI Index". CIA World Factbook. 1989. Retrieved 2013-07-27.
- ^ "2012 Exports figures of Sierra Leone". CIA World Factbook. 2012. Retrieved 2013-07-27.
- ^ "Exports Products of Sierra Leone". CIA World Factbook. Retrieved 2013-07-27.
- ^ "Exports Partners of Sierra Leone". CIA World Factbook. 2012. Retrieved 2013-07-27.
- ^ "2012 Imports figures of Sierra Leone". CIA World Factbook. 2012. Retrieved 2013-07-27.
- ^ "Imports Products of Sierra Leone". CIA World Factbook. Retrieved 2013-07-27.
- ^ "Imports Partners of Sierra Leone". CIA World Factbook. 2012. Retrieved 2013-07-27.
- ^ "Foreign Direct Investment in Sierra Leone". CIA World Factbook. 2012. Retrieved 2013-07-27.
- ^ "2012 External Debt of Sierra Leone". CIA World Factbook. 2012 est. Retrieved 2013-07-27.
- ^ "Public Debt of Sierra Leone". CIA World Factbook. 2012. Retrieved 2013-07-27.
- ^ a b https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/fields/2056.html#sl
- ^ United Nations OHRLLS. Least Developed Countries: Country profiles Retrieved 2010-03-24.
- ^ a b (German) German Foreign Office. Country Information Sierra Leone - Economy Partly citing the Economist Intelligence Unit. Retrieved 2010-03-24.
- ^ List of countries by GDP (PPP)
- ^ African Development Bank, OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (2009). African Economic Outlook 2009: Country Notes: Volumes 1 and 2. OECD Publishing. p. 562. ISBN 978-92-64-07618-1.
- ^ http://www.econstats.com/IMF/IFS_Sie1_99B__.htm#Year
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September 11, 2014
Monmouth University's Urban Coast Institute Director Tony MacDonald was featured in the Asbury Park Press on September 10.
September 02, 2014
The award is given to celebrate the commitment and excellence of preschool-through-high school (P-12) educational professionals
August 18, 2014
Monmouth University Marine Policy expert Ryan Orgera was featured on Discovery News on August 15
July 02, 2014
Justin R. Schlemm and Taylor J. Klodowski earned second place at Marathon Data Systems' Second Annual "Marathon Hackathon"
June 13, 2014
Three Secondary School Teachers Honored at Monmouth University
May 16, 2014
A total of $1,000 was raised and will be donated through The Kortney Rose Foundation to the pediatric brain tumor research program at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
April 14, 2014
Over $10,000 was raised for The Valerie Fund
April 01, 2014
Event will raise money for The Valerie Fund.
March 25, 2014
Cancro pledges $110,000 to Monmouth University at the event.
March 12, 2014
Ryan Orgera will be based at Monmouth University
March 06, 2014
An innovative project that provides a great location for community and campus members to come together to grow produce and community.
March 04, 2014
Cancro is the founder and chief executive officer of Jersey Mike's Franchise Systems.
February 14, 2014
Paws for a Cause" event includes police dog demonstrations and door prizes.
December 10, 2013
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Maudes liquor bar
- Address:
840 W Randolph
Chicago, IL 60607Neighborhood:
West Loop
- Cuisine:
French AmericanPrice: $30 and under
Maudes liquor bar
- Dining Style: Casual Dining
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- Phone: 3122439712
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Monday-Friday 4:45-2am Saturday 5:45-2am Kitchen is open until midnight
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- Cuisine: French American
- Executive Chef: Jeff Pikus
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
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Maudes liquor bar reviews from OpenTable diners
201 reviews since May 25, 2014
- Food4.5Service4.2
- Ambiance4.4Noise LevelModerate
fit for foodies (147)romantic (118)special occasion (88)hot spot (78)neighborhood gem (77)vibrant bar scene (48)late-night find (35)great for outdoor dining (33)good for groups (27)notable wine list (22)great for brunch (5)kid-friendly (2)great for lunch (1)Show More
- Special night outOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 9/18/2014I went to Maude's for my birthday celebration and they were more than welcoming. We originally were given a table by the door so we asked to move and the hostess was extremely nice and found us another one. The food was also out of this world and the drinks were delicious.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Very goodAnnabelleCDined on 9/18/2014We really enjoyed our meal at Maude's - starting with the cocktails and then moving into the food, everything was delicious. I would recommend leaving room for dessert, too!Special Features:
- Fantastic FoodOpenTable Diner Since 2005VIPDined on 9/17/2014Maude's is such a great restaurant. Love the setting. I prefer the upstairs seating area since downstairs can get a little bit loud with folks crowded around the bar. The food is great - escargot is a must. It was so good, we ordered another round. They do a wonderful job with their steak and their mussels.Special Features:
- another great night at Maude'sdjwessDined on 9/15/2014took out-of-town guests; they loved it; we loved it again. Wonderful server though I can't remember his name :(Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- beautiful restaurant; service so-soMinaDined on 9/13/2014The food was great, the setting was enchanting, but the service was a little off. One of our drink orders (an Old Fashioned) never got put in, and once it was realized it didn't get put it, it still took 20 min. Our order of oysters (just four) was also never put in, and we didn't realize until the end of the meal. We brought it to the server's attention, eventually got a confusing answer of different options, finally got the oysters -- at least they were free of charge. The drinks were amazing and so was the food, so it was still a good experience. The steak tartare and the bone marrow were delicious.Special Features:
- Not the best visitfoodluver10Dined on 9/11/2014I've dined here plenty of times prior to our most recent visit and know the quality of service is usually on point. However, we ended up with a night to forget. The dishes all came out at different intervals and one came an hour after ordering. The most interesting part was the fact that the neighboring tables, which showed up and ordered after our table, were both served that same dish we waited an extra hour to receive. The meal was comp-ed and much appreciated, but didn't make up for the length of time it took to complete our meal. I hope this was an anomaly as we were shocked that this could happen at such a highly respected establishment. Better luck next time to all.
- Good winter restaurantnomadVIPDined on 9/11/2014Upstairs dark, and coupled with rich food, is perfect for winter meals. Start with the french onion fondue for delicious decadence! Downstairs is more lively; bar area gets a bit congested.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- One of Chicago's bestskmulterDined on 9/10/2014Maude's is one of our favorites and Chicago top picks. The food is always impressive, priced right for the Randolph corridor, and the atmosphere is a nice mix of trendy and warm. The small but impressive menu has something for everyone; We've brought family, friends, and clients and response is always very positive. Music is played at a level that maintains ambience but allows easy conversation without yelling. They have the only chicken in town I'll order over a steak or fish; perfectly moist, incredibly flavorful, including white meat. Their whipped foie with sour cherry is a must on every visit. Cocktails shine. If they could just improve on their immature and frequently bored staff we'd be pleased - Maude's deserves and can do better.Special Features:
- Great ambiance, bland foodtk74Dined on 9/6/2014Food was pretty bland. Waitress wasn't educated on the different menu items....or able to provide food recommendations. Slow service. Drinks were great. Great ambiance - great place to go for a drink, but I would eat elsewhere.
- great spotjwm1Dined on 8/27/2014excellent food, great service and a fun atmosphereSpecial Features:
- alwaysoutDined on 8/23/2014a little expensive. salads not as good as other items. overall very good.Special Features:
- Wanted it to be good but...H20skier66Dined on 8/22/2014My wife and I went to Maudes for a Friday date night. We really wanted it to be as good as everyone said but unfortunately it did not live up to expectations. While the food in general was good it wasn't great. The Foie Gras was excellent, bone marrow, snails, oysters only par for the course. The Ribeye that we had heard so much about - easily one of the worst steaks we've ever had at a restaurant. While seasoned wonderfully the meat was tough and nearly inedible. Overcooked you say? No. We went with the recommendation of medium rare (which came out the first time cold). Maude's gave us some free fries and apologized, fine, but with drinks/tip dinner was $200. Too many nice places in Chicago to go back or recommend it at those prices.Special Features:
- Excellent as alwaysChestnutVIPDined on 8/22/2014Maude's has interesting but classic dishes with fantastic bread and high-quality ingredients. The portions are generous and the prices (including for the drinks) are fair, especially given the quality of the food.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Go for the drinksOpenTable Diner Since 2008Dined on 8/21/2014Love the place, the drinks were fun and tasty, the wine list was enticing especially if you are like us a prefer French wines. I was disappointed with the food. The cheese fondue was really onions with alittle cheese on top, the foie gras came in an emulsion not as "entier" sliced(though they told us before ordering, so we knew)Cassoulet was fine. The food was good but not great. I would go back for late night drinks with friends but not for the food.Special Features:
- Yummy FreshOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 8/20/2014Had the opportunity to grab a spot on the chic patio to celebrate the coming of the end (of summer). My guest and I shared a Maude's Tower, only the most decadent array of fresh seafood items, (crab, lobster, oysters, mussels, etc,) placed atop a three tier "tower", complete with candles, ice and seaweed. Felt like a queen for a few hours. The server, Lance, was polished and friendly, and the evening was perfect. Thank you Maude's!!Special Features:
- Loved my first visit to Maude's!wackiijackiiDined on 8/19/2014Absolutely loved my first visit to Maude's and I know I'll be back! My friend and I split all the items we got and enjoyed every dish. We ordered one of each oyster, the French Onion Fondue, Steak Tartare, and the Steamed Mussels. My favorite was the Tartare and I recommend squeezing a bit of lemon juice on top to really make the dish pop.Special Features:
- MB13VIPDined on 8/18/2014Food as always very good. Staff is cold, unfriendly and unwelcoming.
- Consistently excellentwinnieDined on 8/16/2014Another fabulous meal! Oysters always amazing, scallops to die for, I dream of the sausage and lentils. Love the use of local, seasonal ingredients.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Wonderful placeOpenTable Diner Since 2008Dined on 8/16/2014Absolutely love this spot. Wonderful food and great drinks and fun waitstaff. Upstairs is very intimate, downstairs a bit more of a scene. I'm always impressed by the menu and there is always a special that is interesting. The waiters are very knowledgeable both about the drinks and about how the food is prepared -- it makes it a very fun place to be and they are great at letting you take your time.Special Features:
- Romantic, relaxed, deliciousilikefoodDined on 8/15/2014Great resto offering (mostly) authentic French cuisine and an exceptional liquor bar. Ambiance is unmatched. Request upstairs (no promises, but they do what they can to honour your request if upstairs seating is available). Also, make a reservation; this place is quite popular (and for good reason).Special Features:
- awesomespoonwiseDined on 8/15/2014Non pretentious, foodies place, no question. upstairs is quiet and romantic with superb service, downstairs is a great, urban bar area full of local food enthusiasts. Great dishes, great selection of oysters. LOVED the whole experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Solid spot, but expensiveLeftToBeDesiredDined on 8/14/2014Overall great experience. You pay for the scene and location. Food is always good at Sodokoff restaurants, but I didn't feel like the food was much different than dining at Gilt Bar or even Bavette's in some respects. Will return for special occasions. Service staff was great and knowledgeable. Bartenders were slow and not friendly. Understandably busy, but not hard to make a gesture of "here's a menu and I'll be right with you". Needs work in that area to make an impact. Would rather just go straight to my seat and skip the bar.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great food and lots of fun!More4drinksDined on 8/14/2014We loved the overall look and feel of the the restaurant. I told our server that I was a pescatarian and they were very helpful in letting me know which options could be done sans meat. I was impressed with everything we ordered and the drinks were delicious as well.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- BootsVIPDined on 8/14/2014Exceptional food though wish there were at least one or two more vegetarian options.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- I am a veganNotforvegansDined on 8/14/2014The only problem was everything was animal based for fried in animal fat or using butter on everything - so i really couldnt eat the foodSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Special, MagicalOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 8/11/2014We chose Maude's to dine for a special work occasion- the induction of our newest team member. There were 6 of us- perfect because the dishes are all meant for sharing and any more people would not have been as intimate. Service- Daniel, relaxed, personable with excellent descriptions and helpful suggestions. Food- We started with the Maude's tower, an incredibly decadent array of fresh seafood items (lobster, crab, meaty oysters, salmon tartare, mussles) Absolutely fabulous in every way. Followed by Steak Tartare (amazing), Pork shoulder (tender), cassoulet (heart warming and satisfying) and unbelievable lentils. Atmosphere- sparkly and energetic, comfortable at the same time. Favorite restaurant. Will definitely be back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Amazing!OpenTable Diner Since 2008Dined on 8/9/2014First time here and we would gladly come back again even before trying out other new places. The food was amazing, portions were bigger than the menu would suggest and everything we ate was delicious. The atmosphere inside is fantastic, great lighting, great music and the service from everyone is terrific.Special Features:
- Amazing French cuisine!OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/8/2014The escargot was phenomenal! Will def be returning soon.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Date Spot!AMC514Dined on 8/5/2014I went here with my boyfriend for a special date. The waiter was friendly and attentive. Apparently you can also order a $3 shot of whiskey, and they will bring the bottle and let you refill your own shots and then just tell them how many you had. We didn't have many, but we thought this was a cool concept. We sat outside, which was a little quieter than the indoor dining area. We ordered the Seafood Tower, which was pricy, but definitely worth it. The seafood tasted fresh. We then ordered the chocolate mousse for dessert, which was wonderful. I highly recommend this restaurant for a date or just a fun night out with friends.Special Features:
- Stifled ExperienceOpenTable Diner Since 2007VIPDined on 8/5/2014The location, atmosphere, food, drinks and bartender were good. However, the elevated attitude of the hostess and waiter stifled our overall experience.
- LakeviewresidentDined on 8/5/2014As always, Maude's was an enjoyable experience. You are definitely my favorite restaurant at the moment!Special Features:
- A great place!OpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 8/5/2014Never gets old exploring this menu. Great place to have a leisurely and incredible dinner. Enjoy Maude's more and more every time!Special Features:
- Awesome space, great foodLovetheGyuVIPDined on 8/5/2014French goes tapas with small plates of deliciousness. Great cocktails, good food and a fantastic looking venue. Service is good with staff attentive to serving order considering small plates to be shared.Special Features:
- DelightfulTayloraeVIPDined on 7/30/2014I sat outside for a couple of hours and had escargot, glazed carrots, salmon tartare, and the caramelized onion fondue and sipped a sour beer, the Duchesse De Bourgogne. Heavenly.Special Features:
- Pretty good experienceSRoseVIPDined on 7/28/2014So at first we were seated upstairs even though the more vibrant main floor was not full. After we were seated and given menu's it took about 10 minutes to get water and another 15 minutes to get our drink orders. Service was initially very slow. Although it is called a "Liquor bar", there was not a single listing for vodka, which was my drink of choice, hmmm? When we finally did have our server's attention, she was knowledgeable, pleasant and attentive. The beet salad presentation was beautiful but lacked flavor. We liked the space which was reminiscent of Bavette's and Gilt bar. Maude's was highly recommended by a good friend but there are so many other places I will go before returning.Special Features:
- Great ExperienceTNJLDined on 7/27/2014We had a great experience ar Maude's. Great food and overall ambiance.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Experience!food2loveDined on 7/26/2014This was my second visit to Maud's! Had a great experience both times! The Towers are so fun to share with friends!Special Features:
- fantasticAmandaVIPDined on 7/22/2014I always love maudes and this time didn't disappoint! The food is always on point! I'd recommend it to anyone.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great experience!firsttimerDined on 7/22/2014I ate at Maude's for the first time a few days ago. The entire experience was amazing! I'd made reservations and requested a table upstairs where I'd heard it's quieter. We were seated right away upstairs. I loved the dim lighting and our server was great. She was personable and attentive but didn't hover around or stop by too often. We ordered the mussels, the braised pork, and the pom frites. The food was served steaming hot less than 15 minutes after we ordered it. We loved every bite! We will definitely be back!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Amazing meal, fun ambianceLizzerDined on 7/20/2014My mom was in town for her 58th birthday. I wanted to do something special so I took her to Maudes. We had such an awesome time. The food was amazing, the cocktails were superb and the service was impeccable. Very cool vibe to the place. It's refined but laid back and not stuffy at all. The shrimp cocktail was excellent - the shrimp were huge. I had the mussels and the sauce they were in was awesome. Mom had the chicken with mashed potatoes on the side - both were to die for. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking to have a special meal with friends or family.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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Steven Tyler screams for celebrity privacy
The Aerosmith frontman and American Idol judge goes to Hawaii to support legislation limiting photos of the rich and famous.
The Aerosmith frontman, former "American Idol" judge and National Anthem interpreter went to Hawaii on Friday to lobby the state's Senate Judiciary Committee for legislation limiting people's ability to take photos of celebrities.
The Steven Tyler Act, which would allow people to collect damages from someone who photographs them in an offensive way during their personal or family time, comes under consideration at a time when celebrities are increasingly preoccupied with photo editing as they try to maintain their brand.
The Telegraph reported Friday that Kanye West's people have asked Getty Images to remove images of him wearing a leather kilt at a Superstorm Sandy benefit concert after being mocked by old-school rapper Lord Jamar of '90s hip-hop group Brand Nubian. Getty's request line just kept blowing up after Beyonce's publicist, according to Gawker, asked for certain photos from her Super Bowl halftime performance to be scrubbed from its site. A similar request to Buzzfeed only resulted in the site publishing the email and photos while folks on Reddit and other social sites went to great lengths to make the fairly benign photos worth fretting about.
In Tyler's case, he's just trying to get himself and his fellow celebrities some time to grill and sunbathe without the paparazzi's long-range lenses seeing if either the meat or sun-soaked celebrities are burning. Tyler has a multimillion dollar home in Maui and got a dozen celebrities, including Britney Spears, Avril Lavigne, Neil Diamond, Tommy Lee and Ozzy Osborne, to sign form letters supporting the bill.
Even the act's supporters say it could use a bit of tweaking. Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie shares some of the state attorney general's concerns about the bill's language, which has already drawn criticism from the American Civil Liberties Union and the National Press Photographers Association. All stand behind the bill's intent, but aren't keen to take away people's ability to take photos in public places or on the open ocean. The Motion Picture Association of America also isn't a fan of the bill, as it will make it tougher to investigate movie piracy and may open up photographers and videographers to civil suits.
For anyone else, such revisions would be a huge hurdle. For Tyler, whose scatted and screamed Aerosmith lyrics have always found an audience despite needing some occasional clarification, it's just business as usual.
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If you don't want to be photographed wearing a leather kilt then don't wear one. Who hasn't seen a picture of themselves in an outfit that made you go "What was I thinking?". Just because someone takes a picture of you and you have an unflattering or goofy expression on your face you have to ask them to take the pictures down? Have you checked out face book lately? I do agree people should have an expectation of privacy when at home with their family. However if you are in public, with or without your family, then you give up that same expectation as the rest of us.
The proposed law wants to protect public figures. Those public figures include politicians... and that's why many politicians are for it. What irritates people about this law is the fuss Tyler made over one incident while citing hordes or papparazi running amuck endangering celebs or the public... a la Princess Di or Bieber. There aren't hordes of paparazzi in Hawaii... Steven Tyler isn't Lady Di or Justin Bieber. Photos of Tyler or Mick Fleetwood just don't command much money. Papp's aren't going to waste the cost of renting a boat and gas to take pix from the ocean. The costs outweigh the return. Tyler states the new law is needed because of "new" technology... like telescopic lenses... which have only been around for decades. The only relatively new technology are cell phones w/cameras. It's been said that Tyler's trying to cover his **** (literally) so he can go to drumming circles at Maui's nude beach. Thing is, Hawaii's beaches are public... and while this law is copying the California paparazzi law... there are already trespassing, reckless driving, stalking & harassment laws in effect. There's never been a problem till now. Many people in Hawaii resent legislators wasting time & money on this bill... and being star-struck with the promises from Tyler that this law will bring more celebs to vacation or buy homes in Hawaii. Celebs buying homes will inflate the cost of homeownership, which is difficult - if not impossible - for the average Hawaiian local to obtain... even while working 2 and 3 jobs. That's already occurred. People have had to move out of their homes cause celebs upping the cost of housing has made paying taxes on locals homes impossible to pay. And most of the vacation dollars go to airlines & hotels, which send it back to mainland HQ's. Granted, people should enjoy have privacy at home but that's already covered in Hawaii. What's worrisome is opening the door to taking away 1st Amendment rights - slippery slope. Hawaiian culture promotes respect. Over decades of living in HI, I've seen or been with many, many celebs walking down the street w/out turning a locals head. People in HI don't recognize celebs, could care less if they do or just give them the same space they enjoy. If celebs are bringing problems to Hawaii, maybe their rights should be restricted.
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Demolition machines are crushing concrete, snapping steel and reducing the familiar structures of Laurel Mall stores such as Macy's into piles of debris. Hovering clouds of dust are sending a smoke signal that the mall, finally, is coming down.
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When and why did us spinning on a rock in "space" become a rational thought, instead of irrational?
Why aren't we crazy simply because we believe the fact that we are spinning on a rock in space. ( I am not doubting the premise) Just that some how it goes against everything that is rational in this world, yet we are ok with it.
We are on a flying rock that is traveling through space. It sounds like something out of the comic books or the insane asylum.
Why are we ok with this irrational thought? And we call it science
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Mar 24 2013: Your common sense was created for a species that lived on the African veldt, operates in a macroscopic world, with low gravity and low velocities.
The Universe is made up of many more environments than described this way and in fact, our environment may be virtually non-existent anywhere else.
So why does the Universe have to bow to your common sense.
You must put your common sense aside and work within the observations that you can make to describe the Universe as it really is, not as you would like it to be.
If you can, you could be a scientist, if not, then you never will be.
Mar 24 2013: Actually my common sense backs up what Science is telling us, that we are on a rock floating/flying through space. I have been told this since I was a child it is common sense to me. However some of my ideas that I post on this site, people have said that I am irrational when in actuality not only am I rational but also very logical and would say very very observant.
Take this ted conversation about whether we actually live/see in a 3d world or not.
So then I stopped took a look at my surrounding and come to conclusion that it doesn't make sense that we are on a flying rock, since the only things that fly in this "grounded" reality is animals and man made machines, not rocks. The question I have for you if we founds rock that actually flew or floated here on earth would you think that is makes rational sense since we live on the same thing.
The universe never has to bow to me I bow to its beauty
Mar 24 2013: The rock we are flying around on is not floating. It is constantly falling within a curved space time framework. If you could move a rock fast enough while it is near the surface of our rock such that it could accomplish the same thing (fall at a constant rate within the curved space time created by our rock) it too would appear to float (although with a considerable lateral velocity component)
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Butternut Squash Bake
This easy dish has a soufflé-like quality.
Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings
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Bake: 40 Minutes
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Amount per serving
- Calories: 169
- Calories from fat: 34%
- Fat: 6.9g
- Saturated fat: 3.1g
- Monounsaturated fat: 2.6g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8g
- Protein: 5.7g
- Carbohydrate: 24g
- Fiber: 5.5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
- Iron: 1.9mg
- Sodium: 250mg
- Calcium: 100mg
- Roasted Winter Squash (use 3 pounds butternut squash), coarsely chopped
- 3/4 cup egg substitute
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Dash of ground nutmeg
- Toss together chopped roasted squash and remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Process mixture, in batches, in a blender or food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides. Pour mixture into a lightly greased 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
- Bake at 350° for 35 to 40 minutes or until mixture is set.
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Blaine's annual winter art festival continues this weekend and the next downtown in the old Goff's store with a mind-boggling variety of hand-made creations ranging from socks to photos, pottery to hand-made brooms, acrylic art to molten glass and goat's milk soap.
The show's not only a great, hassle-free way to buy unique Christmas gifts, it's a great place to just hang out and see many unique items. It's holiday central for downtown complete with caroling by Blaine's outstanding high school choir, who will also gift wrap your purchases as part of their fundraising drive for their trip to Carnegie Hall next spring.
Did you know that Roger Rabbit lives in Blaine now? The angora-clad lagomorph's hair is available at this show, as is that of his stable-mates, the 100 or so alpacas that belong to John and Kelly Wood of Wildwood Dream Alpacas and Spinnery on Sweet Road.
"I've had a good show so far," said Kelly Wood, whose nimble-fingered weaving in that rich feeling alpaca yarn she raises is in great demand locally.
Another textile artist whose work is unbelievably intricate is Guo Cheng, a Chinese physician who moved here six years ago with her husband Richard Blackburn. She's also a Taiji exercise instructor and leader, and her knitted and crocheted products have to be seen to be believed.
Photographers Kay Dee Powell of Blaine, Jeff Lindemann from Birch Bay and Matt Adair, who lives in Custer, have a corner of the show that is both colorful and rich with texture.
The two men work well together not only in displaying their well-developed work but in playing the crowd; if you missed Santa last weekend, then let these two guys brighten your holiday and help put you into a festive mood.
Powell is a retired teacher from California, a state that continues to send its best people our way. Powell said she's happy that she now has time to develop her artistic side, primarily in photography and water color. "This is my first Winterfest," she said, "and I'm excited."
Three other painters lend a professional air to the show, especially when they show local scenes. D.D. Ross of Birch Bay has a variety of watercolors and acrylics in various sizes and styles all of local scenes.
The versatile Cathy Taggett, who is retired from a long career teaching art in Seattle, works in painting, collage, ceramics and fiber, and is able to convey a true northwest feeling with just a few key strokes, colors and shapes in her work, a subtlety that suggests Picasso. Her husband Ron Snyder, Blaine's renaissance man, will also be there.
"I've still got some brooms left to sell," he said.
The show goes from the merely fascinating to truly major league with the intensely colorful and carefully executed work of Blaine's Brian Major, who works in oils and also makes his own giclee prints with the help of his wife and partner, Diane.
Brian's painted everything from the sides of vans to special projects for the Seattle Art Museum (SAM), Bellevue Art Museum and Bellevue Square, venues where people like Microsofties and others who can truly afford anything choose Major when they need to hire someone to express something artistically.
Sharon Swanson, aside from being a jolly soul, has branched out from stained glass to molten marble, and along with fellow glass artist Allie Ryser of the Glassallie Studio gives the show a sparkle that must be seen to be believed. Swanson's training in architecture and experience as a graphic artist show in the balance and form of her work, as does Ryser's in her glass jewelry and delicately beautiful small bottles. She's produced some unique hand-made glass Christmas ornaments for the show and is also holding a drawing for one of her necklaces.
Retired Washington D.C. journalist Neal Engledow and his wife Ganga, a retired teacher, just arrived in Blaine last fall and this is their first Winterfest.
Along with found art creator Jim Agnello they represent the show's woodworking section. Agnello works with material he finds on the beaches to create furniture and custom signs in a way that's both clever and innovative.
Potters Eloise Nyman of Blaine and Andy Wollman-Simson, owner-operator with his partner Alicia of the One Heron Pond studio in Deming, present whimsical and impressive work with the feel and gravitas that can only be done in clay. Nyman, who says that "only the fun stuff goes on your table or wall," also carves her own stamps and molds.
Sharing Nyman's booth is aroma therapist Gwen Witter of Birch Bay, who makes soap from goat's milk for the most unusual stocking stuffers you can find.
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David Santamaria Vosburg of Lakeland, Florida seems to find nothing unusual in having adoptive parents he calls "Dad" and "Daddy."
Randy Vosburg and Nick Santamaria are the first same-sex couple in Polk County to adopt a child from Florida's foster-care system. Their adoption of David became official Nov. 18th, National Adoption Day.
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RSVP to deeandmikepullan AT gmail.com.
There were the following members' displays:
Pan Am Survey Flights - N.Z. to U.S.A.; Pan Am FAM 19; I.A. African Flights; Reproductions of I.A. Posters; West African - Cottonou to Miamey Airmail Shuttle; Belgium to Hawaii (FAM18 & FAM 14); Airmail stamps and covers of Cyprus.
The main display was: "Flying Down to Rio" - Luft Hansa & Catapult Flights of the South Atlantic. The display included recovered mail and small quantity mail.
Our new lapel badge has arrived and are now available for sale. This enameled, gold plated, clutch fixing badge is 9mm diameter and it is hoped our members will purchase and be proud to wear them at all philatelic gatherings.
Cost. £3.00 each ($6.00 U.S.) + Post & Packing U.K. £1.00 for 1-20
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75 years ago, on May 6, 1937, airship LZ-129 Hindenburg crashed at Lakehurst, NJ. The cause of the crash is not yet finally determined and many questions are still unanswered in connection with the mail onboard: Of the 17,500 mail articles onboard, only 357 were officially recovered.
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"The International Trophy" took place at the Royal Philatelic Society London on Saturday 5th November (10am - 5pm). It was a very enjoyable day attended by 40 people. The judges final score was a draw, and the new award given by Derrick Pillage for the best in show was awarded to Peter Motson for his Newfoundland exhibit.
Displays were given by Pradip Jain and his friend on Indian Airmails whilst the exhibits were being judged. We were then entertained by Ashley Lawrence with a power point display which enhanced his 'Seige of Paris' display.
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I'm wondering if anyone has had a problem with degredation of the autofocus? When I first bought the camera my images were pin sharp, now, not so. Does autofocus degrade after a while? Is the the lens or the camera? Are digital cameras supposed to be taken in for a 'service' once every 5,000 pics or so? I'm furstrated...sometimes it works, other times, no so.
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I'm sure there must be many reasons why autofocus systems don't "autofocus" on a consistant basis.....poor light, lack of contrast on the subject etc.
It's ironical that the circumstances where you need autofocus the most...i.e. fast moving subjects....are the very times it's likely to let you down.
One thing I have noticed, the autofocus on my old film Nikon F90x's is far quicker and more reliable than on any of the digital cameras I've owned.
Is there something in the digital process that makes autofocussing more difficult then with film??
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partly it will be down to the difference in depth of field with full-frame, which allows for better edge contrast in your F90.
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Quote: digital process that makes autofocussing more difficult then with film??
Depends on the implimentation.
Most cases its the same.
But if the film camera had an analog autofocus, e.g. sonar or another implimentation (phase detection) then it would be much more responcive than a digital contrast detection algo, which obviously has to be processed - and is not normally priority.
Quote: When I first bought the camera my images were pin sharp,
First clean the lens and body contacts - then do an AF test of a good AF target, ideally using flash as the main light source, and camera on a firm tripod. Shooting this way can you get very sharp images?
If not, providing your subject is one the AF can accurately detect, your camera or lens needs a repair.
If your camera AF is good in a static test maybe you now shoot different subjects beyond the AF capabilities of the camera and lens.
Turning to film bodies v digital - there is no AF speed difference with a good contrast target between my F5 and my D3s using single are AF
The D3 can detect a much lower contrast target than the F5, and in 51 point AF the D3 slows up because it is processing more information than in single area AF.
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Making Sarah Less Scary
Our kid has a friend named Sarah.
Luna is terrified of her. Whenever Sarah comes around, Luna immediately responds by making loud distress calls. If Sarah stands too close to her perch, she'll start snapping at the air, in the hopes that she'll be able to give Sarah an ugly bite.
Now it's not that Sarah is a bad kid. She's not. She's actually a very nice girl, though she's definitely not your typical teen. Where most girls her age are worried about fashion, style, and Justin Bieber, Sarah is just different. She's incredibly smart and sweet, but when she comes into a room you know she's there. She's certainly the kid who stands out as being different.
For whatever reason, Luna finds her extremely alarming. She is so frightened of Sarah that when we once had a different visitor with the same name, Luna started making her hard-to-ignore cries of distress. She wouldn't stop screeching until someone picked her up and quietly explained that the Sarah we had visiting that day was not the same Sarah who scared her so.
Teaching Static to Fetch
Although the results from many parrot training sessions come from deliberate, conscious effort, some behaviors simply evolve in a much more organic way. Birds can learn to do things, simply by being in, and interacting with, their environment.
A great example of this is how the game of puff evolved with my cockatoo. I didn't set out to specifically teach Static to enjoy having puffs of air blown in her face. Rather, the game was something of a lucky accident.
We are finding this to be true as we are teaching Static to play the game of fetch.
Luna Had a Seizure
I know it's been almost a week since my last post here on Birdie School, and for that I apologize. We've had a pretty tough few days around here, and avian education has had to take a back seat. The birds have been getting plenty of attention, just we haven't done any proper schooling in almost a week.
Things first got tough around here because everyone in the house (except the feathered ones) caught a nasty cold. When I say nasty, I mean nasty. This one drug on for more than a week and left me feeling tired, fuzzy-headed and unmotivated. Although I did sit down at my computer and do at least some work that week, I couldn't put in full days. I was in that crummy state where I felt too lousy to be productive, but not lousy enough to where I could just crawl into bed and sleep the germs off.
Then, just about the time I started to feel better, Luna had a couple of seizures.
A Bored Bird is a Naughty Bird
This is just going to be a short post today because I am still suffering from a very bad head and chest cold that started last weekend. For the past couple of days, I've been feeling like hammered dog poo, so I haven't been giving my birds nearly the amount of attention they usually get or deserve. My wife is sick, too, which has only compounded the problem.
I've been reminded of the fact that bored birds tend to be naughty birds.
The girls have been bored because I haven't spent as much time interacting with them as I usually would. I'm sick, my head hurts and I feel dizzy when I stand up, so birdie school has been out of the question on the days that I've felt especially rotten. Although I've spent probably more time than usual sitting there, vegging on the sofa with someone velcroed to my chest or shoulder, I haven't done much in the way of intellectual enrichment.
Static is bored and Luna is bored. Both girls are getting grumpy. Both girls are expressing their dissatisfaction by being noisier than I would like. It's clear they miss the daily mental challenge of Birdie School. Static keeps wanting to stick her beak up my nose, and Luna is getting cross and pinchy.
Fortunately, we don't get sick very often, so this won't be an ongoing problem around our house. Still, it makes me realize that I need to have a better plan in place for days when we can't be as interactive with the feathered ones as they would like.
I'll write more when I'm over this nasty cold.
Desirable Behavior is in the Eye of the Beholder
Yesterday afternoon, Barbara Heidenreich posted the following status on her Facebook page:
Oh my. I think my parrot Delbert has said "That's a Poo Poo" 400 times today. Ah yes, positive reinforcement does work : )
If one of my birds started repeating that phrase, I would surely have to stab myself.
Granted, the behavior is cute, once. You can see for yourself in the video Barbara posted on her YouTube channel:
So what do you think? Adorable or annoying?
The Advantages of Secondhand Birds
If you are thinking of adding a companion parrot to your home, there are lots of so-called "experts" out there who will give you all sorts of advice. Some of it is good, some of it very bad, and some of it will be in the middle. Although people have a tendency to say "free advice is worth what you pay for it," I disagree that you need to pay tons of money for good companion parrot advice.
Of course it's very hard to sort out the good advice from the bad, especially if you are inexperienced. My advice on that score is to read and study a bunch before you jump in and get your first bird. If there's a bird owner's club in your area, go talk to people there, first, before you make your visit to the pet store. Once you hit that store, the sales people will be looking at you with dollar signs in their eyes. If you want a parrot, especially a larger bird, they are going to expect that you are going to be spending a pretty significant chunk of change, not only for the bird, but for the cage itself.
Be knowledgeable before you walk in the door.
One piece of advice that I see consistently bandied about is that you should, whenever possible, start with a baby bird. I'm going to argue against that piece of advice, especially if you are getting your first bird.
Progress, Not Perfection
According to Static, we have a new bird-eating monster in our house. It is what is now being known as the hated and feared postage scale of doom. Static fears the scale, and we have the problem of trying to convince her that it's entirely benign, because we want to use it to track her weight.
For those new to living with companion parrots, one way to keep track of your bird's health is to weigh her on a weekly basis. If you see a sudden unexplained change in weight, it might be a sign that your feathered buddy needs a quick trip to your avian vet for a check-up.
Of course the trick is convincing your bird that this is a brilliant and necessary idea.
Nosedrops for Luna – Part I
As I mentioned earlier this week, we've figured out that we have a definite need to train medical behaviors. Our last visit to the avian vet wasn't exactly what I would call fun.
Well, unless chasing your bird around the exam room and listening to her scream is your idea of a good time.
No? Not so much for us, either.
Although there are quite a few medical behaviors that are useful for regular maintenance, such as weighing, toenail clipping and wing trims, there are others that are important in the event your bird becomes ill. If your bird is comfortable taking liquid from a syringe, it becomes a whole lot easier to give her mediation.
Make that Darn Bird Stop Screaming!
Among the many behaviors we are working on at the moment, we are trying to get Static, our Goffin's Cockatoo, to reduce the number of unwanted vocalizations.
Or, as my mother would say, "Make that darn bird stop screaming!"
In Static's defense, she's not a constant screamer. In fact, the amount of noise she makes rarely bothers me. She hollers a couple of times day, and usually for not very long, so it's not all that obnoxious. For others, like my mother, who isn't a bird lover, even the small amount of racket is pretty unpleasant.
Now I'll admit that there are some noises that Static makes that I like more than others. Our family goal is to encourage her to make more of the sounds we like and fewer of the ones we dislike.
One of the sounds I don't like so much is the noise she makes when I'm out of the room and she wants me to come pick her up. It's this loud screeching/hissing sound, and I think her name is very descriptive of the racket. It's certainly not a pleasant sound at all, and it's even less nice if she decides to make it while I am on the phone in the living room.
I view a certain amount of noise is as part of life with companion parrots, but I do agree that in this case, less is more.
So, how are we encouraging Static to make more of the nice noises and fewer of the unpleasant ones?
Adopting a Parrot? Have Your Eyes Wide Open
In less than a week, I have been told about several parrots who need, or are going to need, new homes.
It started last Saturday, when my wife and I took all our cages and perches outside for a deep cleaning. We had some incredible weather that day, so we decided to get started on our Spring cleaning a bit early.
We were outside all day. Now I'll admit that the job would have been a lot less work if we still owned a pressure washer, but our last one died and we haven't gotten around to replacing it. It was a nice day, so once we had the girls' travel/sleeping cages spotless, we popped the birds in them and placed them on the lawn while we scrubbed everything else.
That afternoon, two people came by and asked if I would be willing to take a total of three birds. I was offered a 25-year-old male African Grey, a 14-year-old Amazon, and a positively ancient 22-year-old Cockatiel.
I was rather surprised to get so many offers in one day.