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Great White Pelican Pelecanus onocrotalus
Les Underhill & Marta de Ponte
(The ADU is currently running an ecological study on these charismatic birds. For more information visit our Great White Pelican project webpage)
Great White Pelicans breed in Africa, and in Europe and Asia from Greece to Vietman. The world's population is thought to total about 90 000 pairs, of which about 80% are in Africa. Over much of its range, and especially in Europe, it is threatened by human disturbance, by loss of foraging habitat and breeding sites, and by pollution. It is one of seven species of pelican; two of these are classified as threatened.
Within southern Africa, the largest concentration of breeding birds occurs in Botswana, where it breeds irregularly after heavy rains at Lake Ngami and Sua Pan. The other three regular breeding localities in southern Africa are coastal, which is why it is treated as "seabirds" here: Lake St Lucia, in northern KwaZulu-Natal, Dassen Island, in the Western Cape, and the Walvis Bay Guano Platform, in Namibia.
The Lake St Lucia colony consists of about 3000 pairs. While they are feeding their chicks, they travel out onto the Pongolo floodplain to distances of more than 100 km to forage on a daily basis.
The Walvis Bay Guano Platform was built in 1930. Great White Pelicans started breeding on it in 1949. This was two years after the last record of breeding at Sandwich Harbour, farther to the south. At Sandwich Harbour they had been breeding on sand islands; but this is a very dynamic wetlands, and the islands became connected to the mainland, allowing access to predators such as the Blackbacked Jackal Canis mesomelas.
About 200 pairs of Great White Pelicans breed on the guano platform. During a survey of coastal birds in central Namibia in midsummer 1975-1976, a total of nearly 1500 pelicans was counted, with 600 at the Walvis Bay Lagoon, 400 at Sandwich Harbour, 100 at the Walvis Sewage Works, and many scattered along the coastline, fishing out to sea.
The Western Cape population of Great White Pelicans has moved around between a variety of breeding sites during the past few centuries, before ultimately settling on Dassen Island. In the 1600s, Great White Pelicans bred on Robben Island. By about 1850, they were breeding on Dyer Island, where they bred up to about 1930. Between 1894 and 1904 some bred on Quoin Rock. They left Dyer Island as a result of disturbance by guano-scrapers, who persecuted them because they predated other guano-producing seabirds. They were displaced from Quoin Rock because of competition for space by a growing population of Cape Fur Seals Arctocephalus pusillus. About 20-30 pairs of pelicans bred on Seal Island in False Bay from about 1930 until 1954. However, they were subjected to considerable disturbance from sealers and guano collecters. Seal Island was used by the navy for target practice during and after the Second World War. The last breeding at Seal Island was recorded in 1954, and non-breeding birds visited the island until 1956.
Since 1955, Great White Pelicans have bred on Dassen Island. The maximum size of this colony when it started must have been the 20-30 pairs displaced from Seal Island. By the mid 1990s the number of breeding pairs had reached 500, and has subsequently grown to about 700 pairs. In 2001, breeding was recorded on Vondeling Island for the first time. The Western Cape is probably the only place in the world where pelican numbers have shown such a dramatic and sustained increase over the past few decades.
The Dassen Island pelicans fly to the mainland to feed. Traditionally, they fed at freshwater wetlands such as Zeekoeivlei, Rondevlei and Rietvlei, and at estuaries such as the Berg River and at Langebaan Lagoon. The construction of a plethora of farm dams, and the practice of stocking them with Freshwater Carp Cyprinus carpio, also increased food availability.
Increasingly, in recent years, they have started feeding on offal at pig and chicken farms in the Greater Cape Town area. It is this availability of offal that must be driving the current increases in numbers of Great White Pelicans in the Western Cape. During January 2003, more than 1200 White Pelicans were recorded at a single pig farm. This behaviour places them at risk to mass poisoning incidents. For example, in January 1991, 53 pelicans died after eating offal dumped by chicken farms; it was suspected that the chicken carcasses contained insecticides used to control flies. In order to better understand and conserve the population of Great White Pelican in the Western Cape, it is essential to study the impact that dumped offal is having on breeding productivity and the health risks related to this behaviour. Tighter health regulations might well lead to a decrease in offal availability.
In recent years, pelicans on Dassen Island have started to eat the chicks of Kelp Gulls, Cape Cormorants and Swift Terns on the island. For example, in March 2002, virtually every Swift Tern chick on Dassen Island was consumed just a week or two before they were due to fledge. (See A trip in time for an account of this.) This begins to pose a dilemma to conservation planners. How does one cope with a species that is "Near-threatened" when it is starting to have a serious impact on the breeding success of other species? However, this is not a newly-learned behaviour for the species in the region. The reason why Great White Pelicans were so unpopular on the guano islands is that they consumed birds of the guano-producing species.
In January 2002, the first mass banding of Great White Pelican chicks took place on Dassen Island, undertaken during a joint ADU-MCM expedition. 100 chicks were ringed, and were also fitted with a blue colour ring. In 2003, 155 pelican chicks were banded using red rings. In 2004 yellow rings were used and these birds are now flying about the Western Cape, and possibly further afield. See a story about catching adult pelicans here. Please check Great White Pelicans for these colour rings; if you see one, please report it to Marta de Ponte or complete this form and send it to Avian Demography Unit, University of Cape Town, Private Bag 7701, Rondebosch, Cape Town.
One of the interesting questions in relation to pelicans is whether the various breeding populations are disjunct, or whether there is a significant amount of interchange between them. For example, up to 100 pelicans regularly occur at the Orange River Estuary, with flocks of up to 250 birds occasionally recorded. This estuary is approximately half way between the colonies at Dassen Island and the Walvis Bay Guano Platform. It is not known to which population these birds belong or whether, possibly, they are a mixture of birds from various populations. Evidence suggests that the third southern Africa poulation, found in St. Lucia Wetland Park (KwaZulu-Natal), is isolated from the other two western populations, due to the scarcity of sightings from intermediate locations and to some behavioural differences between these two groups.
Up to 2004, 547 pelicans had been ringed with SAFRING rings, and although there are 31 recoveries of dead birds, none show substantial movements. However, there is an interesting record of longevity; a bird ringed as a nestling at the Walvis Bay Guano Platform in 1972 was confirmed to be breeding there 27 years later, in 1999, and probably is still breeding.
Although population sizes of Great White Pelicans are monitored by the Avian Demography Unit's Coordinated Waterbird Counts (CWAC) project, this provides us with information for only one day in midsummer and one day in midwinter each year. To enable us to get a clearer insight into the patterns of movement of this species, and the full set of localities that it utilizes, we need to be gathering more information than this. Any sightings of Great White Pelicans at any time of the year should therefore be reported to our Great White Pelican project coordinator, Marta de Ponte (e-mail).
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"Neural activity is the physical basis, or so neuroscientists think, for thoughts, feelings, and perceptions."
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The program consisted of a rigorous schedule of activities, each balanced out with an equally long seminar or lecture. Lecture topics included (but were not limited to): Current Situation of Tourism in Japan; Promotion of International Student Exchange; Responding to the Great East Japan Earthquake; and Tokyo's Bid to Host the 2020 Olympic Games. These lectures were meticulously prepared with accompanying Powerpoints, and those of us non-Japanese speakers got to enjoy simultaneous English translation via an earpiece (torturous).
What made this experience better still was the borderline sleep deprivation that nearly all the participants were subjected to. This lack of sleep is explained by the fact that MEXT, when organizing the Program, did not factor "free time" into the schedule, thinking it too dangerous to trust eager international students to their own devices in the world's largest city. Nevertheless, when the 12 hours of lectures and learning came to an end, most students would take to the streets of Tokyo with their new international BFFs for some exploring, then return to the hotel for a few hoursè sleep and do it all again the next day.
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In a game where the Predators had gone down 2-0 and showed few signs of any offensive punch, it was not imaginable that they would comeback with a victory by scoring two goals in the last four minutes of play.
After a scoreless first period that ended prematurely due to the fight between Jordin Tootoo and Tommy Sestito, both teams looked to have had the wind taken out of them by the potential serious nature of the fall that bumped Sestito's head on the ice.
Columbus scored twice in the second period, the second goal coming on a fumble by Nashville goaltender Pekka Rinne and a defensive miscue by Jon Blum and Robert Dietrich that left a puck sitting in blue ice giving Antoine Vermette an easy goal.
Ryan Jones brought life back to the Sommet Center crowd of over 10,000 with a goal with 1:52 left in the second period.
Jones told the story of his goal, "I actually came off the bench, we made a good change, Santo dumped it in and I was yelling at Tootoo who made a good pass and I had a little room and on a lefty I went glove and normally I 'd go blocker."
In the third period the Predators poured on the shots (19 for the period) but none were finding net until Jason Arnott and J.P. Dumont hooked up on a unique play. J.P. was in front of the net and passed out to Arnott who was about 12 feet further out and while providing a great screen in front of Goalie Dan Lacosta that allowed Arnott to put the puck in the goal.
At 19:31 Derek Dorsett was called for Hooking giving the Predators one last power play opportunity. After controlling the puck in the Columbus zone for a minute Dumont got the puck to Shea Weber who had an open lane and slammed the puck home for the game winner.
After going 0-for-5 on the power play earlier in the game Weber was pleased with the goal.
"Anytime you can score whether it's preseason or regular season it's a boost to the power play," said Weber. "You want to be clicking on all cylinders as soon as the season starts."
Word filtered through the crowd as the game progressed that Steve Sullivan had left the game with an injury. Sully skated only five shifts for 3:31 in ice time before hitting the dressing room.
After the game, head coach Barry Trotz tried to calm the fears of fans, "He (Sully) just pulled his groin a little bit, its pre-season and nothing major so he should be fine. He'll take tomorrow off and be reevaluated on Monday and probably will be ready by Wednesday."
Trotz also commented on the team's leadership, "Our best players have stepped up and been our best players. They have come through in all three pre-season games, they've been the best players at practice and in the scrimmage. They lead by example, full marks to them. They scored two goals at the end. A lot of times you win or lose with the game in their hands and they did a good job."
Trotz was also pleased with some of the younger players giving positive comments on behalf of Jones, Mike Santorelli, Nick Spalling, Blum and Robert Dietrich. He also liked the play of newcomers Ben Guite and Marcel Goc.
The Preds will have a light day on Sunday and return to full Practice on Monday. The next game will be Wednesday in Atlanta and the Preds will return to the Sommet Center for the final home preseason game next Saturday against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Colin Wilson did not dress due to a minor groin pull.
The Preds out shot the Blue Jackets 40-16 for the game. They had a rough night in the face off circle winning 22 draws while losing 35. Only Jerred Smithson, who was 2-1, was over 50% for the game.
With Sully out, Mike Santorelli and Nick Spalling saw time on the first line. Trotz said it was "good to see how they think with high end guys."
"I thought he has been really solid," Trotz said of Blum's play. "One of his calling cards has been his ability to manage the game and read plays and he's done that."
On the play of Dietrich Trotz commented, "It was his first game and I though he acquitted himself well. It's the first time that he's played at a higher level type of game. He has made good strides."
On the numerous groin injuries on the Predators and around the league, Trotz said that it was early and getting used to game speed can cause a slight pull. Players have been trained to back down when it happens.
Trotz also discussed that players were starting to separate themselves in the quest for a roster spot.
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The wait is over for Pope Benedict XVI's many Twitter followers, and they have been quick to respond to the much anticipated first tweet from his personal account Wednesday morning.
Using the handle @Pontifex -- meaning "bridge builder" in Latin -- he posted: "Dear friends, I am pleased to get in touch with you through Twitter. Thank you for your generous response. I bless all of you from my heart."
"Wow! Is this true?! Pope Benedict XVI has started tweeting! Welcome Your Holliness! I'm grateful for your blessing! Follow him!" tweeted @Joyful_Minoz.
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Comedy writer Colm Tobin tweeted: "RT @Pontifex Thou shalt not covet your neighbour's Twitter followers."
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A Healthy Food Revolution – Part 3Posted by: | Comments
The W.H.O.L.E. Gang's 30 Days to a Food Revolution has finally hit Day 30. It has been a really fun, educational, and inspiring series of posts. If you missed the beginning, check out the first 15 recipes and tips on my first post introducing the series. Below are the remaining 15 recipes and tips that completed the 30 Days. I even contributed my own guest post with time-saving tips and recipe on Day 28. I hope you enjoyed the series as much as I did. Thanks to Jamie Oliver and Diane for reminding us that good food choices lead to happier, healthier lives.
Day 16 – Simply…Gluten-Free
Recipe: Gluten-free Chicken Piccata
Tip: Remove, Restore, Reinvent!
Day 17 – Lexie's Kitchen
Alexa's Recipe: Chicken Long Rice
Alexa's Tip: Set aside one hour for a Pantry Purge Event
Day 18 – Food Blogga
Susan's Recipe: Lemony Pasta with Fresh Peas, Ricotta, and Mint
Susan's Tip: Make the Most Out of Your Next Farmers' Market Trip
Day 19 – What's Cooking
Michelle's Recipe: Smashed Tomato and Basil Bruschetta and Pear, Honey and Quark Bruschetta
Michelle's Tip: Cooking with Kids, a Grassroots Strategy for a Food Revolution
Day 20 – Cook 4 Seasons
Karen's recipe- Curried Cauliflower
Karen's tip- How to bring more locally grown food into your lives
Day 21 – Gluten-Free Gidget
Katrina's Recipe: Spicy Kale Salad
Katrina's Tip: Eat in season no matter where you live
Day 22 – Gluten Free Fitness
Erin's Not Really A Recipe: Egg Bake Casserole
Erin's Tip: Remember that Food is Your Fuel
Day 23 – Tasty Eats at Home
Alta's Recipe: Quinoa Salad with Spinach, Raisins and Walnuts
Alta's Tip: Get Creative!
Day 24 – Gluten Free Doctor
Jean's Recipe: gluten free granola bars and homemade organic beef jerky
Jean's Tip: How to eat real food when you travel
Day 25 – Ginger Lemon Girl
Carrie's Recipe: Fresh Marinara Sauce with Meatballs
Carrie's Tip: Eat foods that are fresh, natural, (and organic if possible), no matter what your dietary limitations are.
Day 26 – Simply Sugar & Gluten Free
Amy's Recipe: Apple & Carrot Breakfast Cake
Amy's Tip: Progress, Not Perfection
Day 27 – The Daily Dietribe
Iris's Recipe: Tuna Burgers
Iris's Tip: Double your recipes and freeze the leftovers.
Day 28 – Celiac Family
Heather's Recipe: Time-Saving Chicken Kabobs
Heather's Tip: Finding time for making a healthy meal.
Day 29 – Andrea's Recipes
Andrea's Recipe: French Green Beans with Prosciutto and Pine Nuts
Andrea's Tip: Grow Your Own
Day 30 – London Foodie NY
Anna's Recipe: Crispy crunchy, full of nuts granola bars
Anna's Tip: Cut back on sugar where you can.
A Healthy Food Revolution – Part 2Posted by: | Comments
Diane's recent blog series of 30 Days to a Food Revolution is nearing the end of the 30 guest bloggers. If you've missed the start of the Food Revolution, you can review my introduction of it with a list of the first 15 posts. Today, you'll find my own perspective on this healthy food revolution, as well as a recipe for making Time-Saving Chicken Kabobs, at The W.H.O.L.E. Gang. I think shish kabobs are a great choice for a healthy, fast food dinner. Here's another recipe for kabobs using sirloin.
Recipe for Beef Kabobs
2-3 lbs. Beef Sirloin – cut into chunks
1 lb. Potatoes – small, white
2 Sweet Peppers (or several sweet mini-peppers) – core and seeds removed, cut into chunks
1 large sweet onion – cut into wedges
1 recipe of my Flank Steak Marinade
You'll also need skewers. If you're using wooden skewers over a flame, be sure to soak the skewers for at least 30 minutes before placing on the grill. That will reduce the possibility of burning the sticks.
- Cut the sirloin into 2-inch cubes and place into a large bowl or zip-style plastic bag.
- Mix the ingredients for the marinade and pour over the beef chunks. Stir or massage it in to make sure the marinade has covered all the sirloin pieces. Cover or seal and place in the refrigerator for a couple hours or even overnight.
- Once the meat has marinated, carefully skewer the chunks onto the skewers.
- Prepare the potatoes by cooking in the microwave for 6-8 minutes. If you are using large baking potatoes, cut them up into smaller pieces before cooking. The potatoes should be slightly softened by the cooking.
- Prepare the peppers and onion, and cut into large chunks.
- Skewer the vegetables by alternating with potato, onion and pepper chunks. Continue until all the food is skewered.
- Place the skewers on a moderately hot grill. Watch it carefully and turn every 3-4 minutes until it is cooked to your preference. The beef should finish cooking in 8-12 minutes, the vegetables may take a little longer.
- Using long barbecue skewers, I was able to get all the food onto two skewers.
- For serving, I removed all of the food from the skewers, and served family-style on a platter.
- Consider doing kabobs for a party. Keep all the prepared ingredients in separate bowls and let the guests skewer their own. Then, just cook them up to order on the grill.
- Ideas for alternative vegetables to grill: large mushrooms, zucchini slices, Brussels sprouts cut in half.
- We love to grill outdoors, but often I just use a grill pan on the stove. You could also use a panini grill or a large George Foreman grill.
Notable Links:
- Time-Saving Chicken Kabobs Recipe at The W.H.O.L.E. Gang.
- 30 Days to a Food Revolution at The W.H.O.L.E. Gang.
- Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution
A Healthy Food RevolutionPosted by: | Comments
Have you heard about the food revolution going on? I'm talking about the movement to encourage healthier eating, which has been brought forward by Jamie Oliver. You probably already know him from The Naked Chef, or own one of Jamie Oliver's Cookbooks, or maybe you were fortunate enough to catch the reality TV series he recently did called Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution.
Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution was his attempt to help Huntington,West Virginia remove the label of "the unhealthiest city in America" by encouraging healthier food choices at home and at school. The series had some very dramatic and emotional moments that got the attention of a lot of people. Diane @ The W.H.O.L.E. Gang, who spent many years in Huntington, was especially moved by Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution. She embraced the idea of a Food Revolution and wants to pass the message on to as many people as possible.
So, Diane created 30 Days to a Food Revolution, hosted at her website. She reached out to 30 other food bloggers and asked for help in spreading the message. 30 Days to a Food Revolution began Apr. 26 and is currently still going on. Each day, a different food blogger is providing their own perspective about how to live and eat healthier by submitting a recipe and a tip for eating healthier. The series is now on Day 15, and there are plenty more posts to come. I'll be submitting my own post to Diane's revolution on June 2. Until then, check out the great recipes and tips that have been posted thus far:
Day 1- gluten free easily
Shirley's recipe: Garlic Lime Chicken
Shirley's tip: Make your own instant food.
Day 2- The Spunky Coconut
Kelly's recipe: Coffee Cake
Kelly's tip: Cook your own dry beans.
Day 3- I am Gluten Free
Ellen's recipe: Buffalo Tofu with Dairy Free Ranch Dressing plus Roasted New Potatoes
Ellen's tip: Always leave the house with a snack.
Day 4- The Gluten-Free Homemaker
Linda's recipe: Gluten-Free Foccacia Bread & Hamburger Buns
Linda's tip: Get organized and plan.
Day 5- Delectably Free
Beth's Recipe: Mexican Red Lentil and Rice Soup
Beth's Tip: Cook with color.
Day 6- Jenn Cuisine
Recipe: Mushroom & Goat Cheese Stuffed Burgers
Tip: Add fresh produce to spruce up classic meals.
Day 7- Sure Foods Living
Alison's Recipe: 3-Ingredient Salad Dressing
Alison's Tip: Serve veggies & salad dressing to kids before dinner.
Day 8- dinners and dreams
Nisrine's Recipe: Falafel
Nisrine's Tip: Simplify. Diversify. Rejoice.
Day 9- Whole Life Nutrition Kitchen
Alissa's Recipe: Rice and Nut milk Hot Cereal
Alissa's Tip: Breakfast can be quick and nutritious.
Day 10- The Messy Chef
Sara's Recipe: Caesar Salad
Sara's Tip: How to snack at work without touching the vending machines.
Day 11- One Frugal Foodie, Dairy-Free & Fit, Go Dairy Free
Alisa's Recipes: Strawberry Mylk and Fruit 'n Fiber Breakfast Shake
Alisa's Tip: Enjoy the seasons.
Day 12- Celiac Teen
Lauren's Recipe: Pasta Bake
Lauren's Tip: Healthy changes rather than quick fixes.
Day 13- Gluten Free For Good
Melissa's Recipe: Leek and Potato (and maybe beet green) Soup
Melissa's Tip: 8 steps to "revolutionary" transformation (and maybe enlightenment)
Day 14- Gluten-Free Vegan Family
Julie's Recipe: Cranberry Goji Bar Cookies
Julie's Tip: Get your kids into the kitchen!
Day 15- Straight Into Bed Cakefree and Dried
Naomi's Recipe: Healthy Lunch Ideas
Naomi's Tip: Eat a healthy lunch even when pushed for time.
November Gluten-Free EventsPosted by: | Comments
Following is a list of events in November that support the gluten-free diet. Please feel free to send your event details to me (firstname.lastname@example.com) to be added to this list or future lists.
November 2009
What: Gluten-Free Cooking Class: Hearty November Favorites
When: Thursday, November 5; 6 – 8 pm
Where: Whole Foods — Tustin, CA
More Details: Cost $25. Enjoy a lively class demonstration and tasting led by Jennifer Norton, chef, caterer, and aspiring sommelier. Menu: Ginger Spiced Breakfast Loaf, Celery Root Bisque, Pork Chops with Sour Cherry Sauce and Flourless Chocolate Cake. Reserve your spot: call marketing 714-566-7650 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
What: Gluten-Free 1st Fridays
When: Friday, November 6; 4 – 6 pm
Where: Whole Foods — Little Rock, AR
More Details: FREE. On the first Friday of each month, join team members who are gluten free experts for gluten free sampling and a gluten free store tour. Everyone welcome, even if you're just curious about the gluten-free diet. Shopping gluten free can be easier than it looks. Gluten Free tours begin at 4pm in the Gluten Free aisle.
What: 8th Annual Bellingham GIG Community Awareness Event
When: Friday – Saturday, November 6-7; weekend event beginning Friday at 9 am
Where: St. Luke's Health Education Center — Bellingham, WA
More Details: A variety of topics discussed throughout the event. Check website for details.
What: Red River Celiacs Regional Conference
When: Friday – Saturday, November 6-7
Where: Holiday Inn — Fargo, ND
More Details: National speakers and gluten-free vendors. Call 701-282-2700 for more information.
What: Maine Stay Inn Gluten-Free Weekend
When: Friday – Saturday nights, November 6-7
Where: Maine Stay Inn & Cottages — Kennebunkport, ME
More Details: Join us for an entirely gluten-free weekend. We are experienced in providing elegant gluten-free meals and look forward to providing sensitive guests with a spectacular bed and breakfast experience without worrying about ingredients. Gluten eating guests are welcome also, but all meals will be gluten free.
What: Draeger's Gluten-Free Club
When: Sunday, November 8; 10 am
Where: Draeger's Market — Danville, CA
More Details: The theme will be on cooking, eating and entertaining "gluten-free" during the holidays. Vendors will be situated throughout the store, sampling their gluten-free foods.
What: Baltimore Area Celiac Support Group
When: Sunday, November 8; 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Where: Bykota Senior Center — Towson, MD
More Details: Dr. Anca Safta, Pediatric Gastroenterologist at the Center for Celiac Research will be speaking. Vendor will be Grandma's Gone Gluten Free.
What: Second Annual Taddeo Celiac Disease Benefit
When: Sunday, November 8; 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Where: 92YTribeca, 200 Hudson St. — New York, NY
More Details: Cost $50 per person, children 12 and under FREE. Dr. Peter Green will speak at this event, which will include a gluten-free buffet, entertainment, and a silent auction. Proceeds from this event will go toward supporting the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University. RSVP Lisa Taddeo 732-212-8142, email firstname.lastname@example.com; or Catherine Marto 646-436-7016, email email@example.com.
What: Gluten-Free Thanksgiving
When: Sunday, November 8; 1 pm – 2:30 pm
Where: Whole Foods Market — Carmel, IN
More Details: FREE. Get gluten-free cooking tips each month from Sandy Haney. She lives a gluten free lifestyle and loves to cook! Come enjoy samples of Dairy Free Cocoa with our brand new Dandies Vegan Marshmallows, DF Stuffing, DF O'Dough's Breakfast Buns, Fabe's DF Pumpkin Pie and Whole Foods Market Bakehouse Apple Pie. RSVP at 569-1517. Leave message for Sarah Smith.
What: Gluten Free Group of Friends: Thanksgiving Stuffing and Sauces
When: Monday, November 9; 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Where: Whole Foods — Minneapolis, MN
More Details: Cost $8. Pre-registration is required. Join us at our monthly Gluten Free Group of Friends meeting to discuss holiday recipes and strategies, sample new gluten-free products and try some delicious gluten-free holiday stuffing and sauces. By attending the class, you are also entered into a drawing to win a year subscription to Living Without (a gluten-free publication), a value of $23! Class is dairy and gluten free. On the menu: Gluten-free bread stuffing, Gluten-free wild rice stuffing, Gluten-free gravy, Gluten-free cranberry relish.
What: Gluten-Free Store Tour
When: Wednesday, November 11; 6:00 pm –7:30 pm
Where: Whole Foods Market — Carmel, IN
More Details: FREE. Learn about all the gluten-free products available in each department, learn how to read food labels, find out what resources are available, and enjoy samples too! RSVP to reserve your space: leave message for Sarah Smith at 569-1517.
What: Gluten-Free Cooking Class
When: Wednesday, November 11; 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Where: Whole Foods Market — Scottsdale, AZ
More Details: FREE. Chef David Hall teaches a gluten-free cooking class. After the class Debbie Hall, an adviser and consultant to those with gluten intolerance and/or sensitivity, leads a store tour to explore the gluten-free items in the store. Please register in advance by contacting marketing at firstname.lastname@example.com.
What: Chesapeake Celiac Support Group
When: Friday, November 13; 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Sajak Pavilion, Suite 250 — Annapolis, MD
More Details: Pam Cureton, registered and licensed dietician, associated with the Center for Celiac Research at the University of MD will be the guest speaker. She will discuss nutritional challenges for celiacs, challenges and strategies for dining out, and food options and considerations for celiac kids.
What: Gluten-Free and Healthy Class
When: Saturday, November 14; 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where: Alexandria, VA
More Details: Cost $25 per person or $40 for two people. Pre-registration is required. Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist Cheryl Harris will discuss different gluten-free whole grains and flours, easy ways to make meals and baked goods healthier, ways to make sure you're getting the nutrients you need, and more. You will also be making a delicious quinoa dish during class.
What: Support Group Meeting
When: Sunday, November 15; 1:30 pm – 4 pm
Where: St. Marks UMC – Sacramento, CA
More Details: FREE and open to the public. Nutritionist Christine Craig speaks out "Don't Forget the Nutrients: Eating for your whole health on a gluten-free diet."
What: Gluten-Free/Vegan Holiday Tasting and Tour
When: Monday, November 16; 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Where: Whole Foods Market — Sonoma, CA
More Details: FREE. Learn about Gluten-Free and Vegan Holiday Menu options from our Prepared Foods Department. Receive a complimentary reusable bag filled with samples and valuable information. Class is limited to 20! Please contact Rachal Cyphers at 938-8500 ext. 260 or email@example.com to reserve a space.
What: Gluten-Free Store Tour
When: Tuesday, November 17; 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Where: Whole Foods Market — Indianapolis, IN
More Details: FREE. Learn about all the gluten-free products available in each department, learn how to read food labels, find out what resources are available, and enjoy samples too! RSVP to reserve your space by calling the Customer Service Desk at 706-0900.
What: Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Tasting Event
When: Wednesday, November 18; 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Where: Whole Foods Market — Scottsdale, AZ
More Details: FREE. Contact the store (480-368-1279) for more details.
What: Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Tasting Event
When: Sunday, November 21; 12 noon – 2:00 pm
Where: Whole Foods Market — Indianapolis, IN
More Details: FREE. Come enjoy Thanksgiving-inspired samples of Dairy-Free Cocoa with Marshmallows, DF Stuffing, Fabe's DF Pumpkin Pie and Whole Foods Market Bakehouse Apple Pie. Tasting event only, no RSVP needed.
What: Gluten-Free Store Tour
When: Monday, November 30; 7:00 pm
Where: Whole Foods Market — Cincinnati, OH
More Details: FREE, but please register in advance by calling 513-981-0794. Join us for an informational and fun store tour while sampling Wheat/Gluten free foods from our departments. Whether you have Celiac Disease, a wheat sensitivity, or just trying to avoid wheat and gluten, we'll have delicious foods for you to try. Tour will meet at the front of the store!
October Gluten-Free EventsPosted by: | Comments
Following is a list of events in October that support the gluten-free diet. Please feel free to send your event details to me (email@example.com) to be added to this list or future lists.
October 2009
What: MetroCeliacs' Gluten Free – "Pot-Lucky-for-us-there's-no-Gluten" Night
When: Monday, October 5; 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Whole Foods Market — Chicago, IL
More Details: FREE. The MetroCeliacs – Chicago's gluten-free social group – are hosting a Gluten-Free Potluck! To sign up, please email email@example.com! Bring your favorite Appetizer, Entrée, or Dessert (along with copies of your recipe and a list of all ingredients used) and enjoy chatting with fellow celiacs and sharing ideas, experiences, and recipes while eating delicious and safe foods. There is limited space for this event.
What: Cooking for your Health — Gluten-Free Cooking
When: Tuesday, October 6; 6:30 pm
Where: Whole Foods Market — Beverly Hills, CA
More Details: FREE. Join DR. Barry Lomax, a Naturopath from Beneveda Medical Group and Kelly Keough, author of "Sugar-free Gluten-free Baking and Desserts" and host of Veria TV cooking show "The Sweet Truth" for a class about eating a gluten-free diet. Dr. Lomax will discuss gluten intolerance and Kelly will demonstrate how to cook gluten-free. She will feature a Queen Quinoa Breakfast Cereal and a Mermaid Salad.
What: Gluten-Free Sampling
When: Tuesday, October 6; 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Where: Whole Foods Market — Greenville, SC
More Details: FREE. Whole Foods carries a wide variety of great tasting gluten-free items and this is a good time to stop by and taste some to find out what you like.
What: Chesapeake Celiac Support Group
When: Friday, October 9; 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Where: Anne Arundel Medical Center (7th floor of the Health Sciences Pavilion) — Annapolis, MD
More Details: Dr. Alessio Fasano, Director of the Center for Celiac Research at the U of MD and world-renowned expert on celiac disease, will be talking about information from his recently published article "Surprises from Celiac Disease" which was published in the August 2009 issue of Scientific American. If you are in the area, this is a lecture you won't want to miss.
What: Gluten-Free Cooking Class
When: Saturday, October 10; 1 pm – 3:00 pm
Where: Whole Foods — Fairfax, VA
More Details: FREE, but space is limited so reservations are a must: email firstname.lastname@example.com or call customer service 703-222-2058. Jules Shepard, author of Nearly Normal Cooking For Gluten-Free Eating, will lead the class. Free product samples, recipe cards and coupons to take home. There will be lots of yummy food to taste and you can see how each is made so you feel confident making it at home. After the class, Jules will answer any questions you may have about gluten-free cooking as well as host a book signing. We will have both of Jules' books available for purchase at the book signing!
What: CSA Chapter Meeting
When: Saturday, October 10; 4 pm – 5:00 pm
Where: Whole Foods — Fairfax, VA
More Details: FREE. John Snyder, MD, speaks on "Celiac Disease: What's New." Dr. Snyder is the chief of the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Children's National. He is considered an expert in a variety of GI disorders. His current research interests include H. pylori and celiac disease.
What: Gluten-Free Food Fair
When: Saturday, October 10; 1 pm – 5:30 pm
Where: Whole Foods — Fairfax, VA
More Details: FREE. Gluten-Free food samples and giveaways.
What: More Gluten-Free Cookies
When: Sunday, October 11; 3:00 pm
Where: Whole Foods — Chicago, IL
More Details: Cost $30/person. Join Chef Susan as she demonstrates how to make two more DELICIOUS, gluten-free cookies – Snicker Doodles and Old Fashioned Pumpkin cookies. Great for Halloween and Thanksgiving celebrations. Paired with a bit of warm apple cider, they make the ultimate fall treat! Registration in advance is required for this class. Participants may register by calling us at 773-472-0400, visiting our Customer Service desk, or signing up online.
What: Gluten Free Group of Friends: Vegan Pilafs
When: Monday, October 12; 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Where: Whole Foods — Minneapolis, MN
More Details: Cost $5. Pre-registration is required. With Chef Ani, you will explore grain alternatives that are flavorful, nutritionally potent, and easy to turn from grain sides into great sides. We will explore how to cook them and sample three gluten-free side dishes appropriate for a light lunch or a side dish for dinner. On the menu: Roasted chickpeas with seven vegetables; Exotic rice pilaf with apple, pecans and fennel; and Lentils with mushrooms and scallions.
What: Lisa Cooks Allergen-Free: Seasonal Sensations
When: Tuesday, October 13; 7:00 pm
Where: Whole Foods — Chicago, IL
More Details: FREE. Join us as Chef Lisa demonstrates how to prepare 3 savory, seasonal, and safe dishes! Registration in advance is required for this class. Participants may register by calling us at 773-472-0400, visiting our Customer Service desk, or signing up online.
What: 8th Annual Gala Benefit for the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University Medical Center
When: Thursday, October 15; 6:30 pm
Where: Mandarin Oriental – New York, NY
More Details: $400+ for sponsors. Cocktails and silent auction start at 6:30, dinner at 7:30. All food gluten-free. Check the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University Medical Center's website for more information.
What: Gluten-Free Store Tour
When: Thursday, October 15; 6 pm – 7:30 pm
Where: Whole Foods Market — Carmel, IN
More Details: FREE. Join Sarah Smith to learn about all of the great GF products available in each department, learn how to label read, find out what resources are available & enjoy samples too! RSVP to reserve your space by leaving a message for Sarah Smith at 569-1517.
What: Gluten-Free Meeting
When: Saturday, October 17; 10 am
Where: Whole Foods — Little Rock, AR
More Details: FREE. Dr. Lisa Hendrix will be speaking on living the Gluten Free Lifestyle in Whole Foods Community Room. Everyone is Welcome!
What: Live Free, Gluten-Free Tour
When: Saturday, October 17; 10:30 am
Where: Whole Foods — Overland Park, KS
More Details: Cost $5. Join Rebecca Miller as she teaches you how to navigate your way through a Gluten Free Diet and where to find the Gluten Free Products in our store. At the end of the tour enjoy samples from a variety of the Gluten Free foods suitable for most Gluten Free diets . Please sign-up by contacting Guest Services (913) 652-9633.
What: 4th Annual Colin Leslie Walk
When: Sunday, October 18; 9 am
Where: Rye High School — Rye, NY
More Details: Cost $20 advance registration, $25 onsite registration ($5 discount for kids 12 and under). Join this family-oriented event to benefit the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University. The walk, the biggest celiac-related event in the region, also features a large vendor fair and a gluten-free lunch available for purchase.
What: Gluten-Free Living
When: Sunday, October 18; 11 am – 12 noon
Where: Whole Foods — Santa Rosa, CA
More Details: FREE, but space is limited so sign up at customer service at 707-575-7915. Take a journey through the aisles of our store as we share gluten-free choices and information, and sample some delicious gluten-free products.
What: Gluten-Free Cooking
When: Sunday, October 18; 1 pm – 2:30 pm
Where: Whole Foods Market — Carmel, IN
More Details: FREE. Get gluten-free cooking tips each month from Sandy Haney. She lives a gluten-free lifestyle and loves to cook! Come enjoy samples of Macaroni and Cheese, Dairy-Free Biscuits and Tiramisu. RSVP at 569-1517. Leave message for Sarah Smith.
What: Gluten-Free Gathering of Friends
When: Monday, October 19; 6 pm – 7 pm
Where: Whole Foods — Milwaukee, WI
More Details: FREE. Stop by and meet other local gluten free foodies. Enjoy complimentary samples of some of the latest and greatest snacks for celiacs to hit our shelves, share recipes, tips, or pick up a "new to the crew" packet courtesy of the Milwaukee Celiac-Sprue Crew. A special gluten-free tour of the market will be available at 7:30.
What: Gluten-Free Store Tour
When: Thursday, October 22; 10:30 am
Where: Whole Foods – Sacramento, CA
More Details: FREE, but advance registration is required. Join our Marketing Team Leader, Molly Weber, for a store tour and she'll show you the ins and outs of shopping gluten-free at Whole Foods Market. Register at customer service 48 hours before the tour and receive a complimentary reusable bag of gluten-free goodies. To register for this class please call Customer Service at (916) 488-2800.
What: Gluten-Free Cooking
When: Thursday, October 22; 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Whole Foods – Wellington, FL
More Details: FREE. Chef Joe will be teaching how to make a different Gluten-Free dinner every month, that tastes great and is easy for anyone to put together. Bring your appetite and your gluten-free questions. Pre-registration required with Customer Service.
What: Gluten Sensitivity and Celiac Forum
When: Saturday, October 24; 9:30 am – 3:00 pm
Where: Rosewood Sand Hill — Menlo Park, CA
More Details: Tickets are $20 in advance, $30 at the door. Seating is limited and on a first-come first-served basis. Pre-registration is recommended to ensure seating. This conference will present the newest advances in gluten sensitivity and celiac disease from world-renowned authors and clinicians: Dr. Rodney Ford, MD; and Drs. Vikki and Richard Petersen, DC, CCN, Founders of HealthNOW Medical Center. The event will include lunch and gluten-free samples from local vendors. To register go to www.healthnowmedical.com/gluten_forum or call HealthNOW Medical Center at 408-733-0400.
What: Going Out to Eat & Traveling Gluten-Free
When: Saturday, October 24; 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Where: Bethesda-Chevy Chase Regional Services Center — Bethesda, MD
More Details: Cost is $10 for Members of Bob & Ruths or $20 for non-members. Registration is required no later than October 14. Topics of discussion include: read a menu, talk chef talk, be more assertive, explore other culture's foods, deal with kids' menus, etc. Call 410-939-3218 or email email@example.com for more information.
What: 4th Annual CSA Dietitian Day
When: Thursday, October 29
Where: Bayfront Convention Center — Erie, PA
More Details: Celiac Sprue Association website
What: 32nd Annual CSA Conference
When: Friday – Saturday, October 30 – November 1
Where: Bayfront Convention Center — Erie, PA
More Details: Celiac Sprue Association website
What: San Francisco Cooking Spree
When: Friday – Saturday, October 30; 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Treasure Island, Building 1 — San Francisco, CA
More Details: Admissions fees are: $50 in advance, $75 at the door. Ten top chefs will partner with renowned area doctors and media representatives to create delicious gluten-free food for all to sample as these teams compete for the Best Gluten-Free Dish of the evening. Guests also will enjoy a buffet of hearty hors d'oeuvres, desserts, beer and wine—all gluten-free. All attendees will take home a fabulous goodie bag filled with treats from a variety of gluten-free vendors.
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Kalamazoo, MI (WKZO) – In front of a crowd of around 200 people, Michigan State University head basketball coach Tom Izzo spoke about the importance of mentoring our youth as the keynote speaker for The Salvation Army of Kalamazoo's "Inspiring Youth to Dream" fundraiser to benefit the Community Center Youth Mentoring and Recreation Programs.
Before speaking to the crowd at Kalamazoo Valley Family Church, Izzo spoke with members of the media about the importance of the event to the community, young people and to himself. However, it was only a matter of time before the talks turned to basketball.
Izzo will be entering his 18th year as the head coach of the Spartans Men's Basketball Team, a season in which many believe that Izzo will have one of his most talented teams ever with the return of Keith Appling, Gary Harris and Adreian Payne. Izzo also touched on the renewed rivalry with Michigan, possible nonconference opponents for the 2013-2014 season, and a rule he'd like to see changed.


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This lovely pendant is made with copper wire woven together and twisted to form the frame for the beautiful pink and gray beads. These are called "Miracle Beads" and are made with a special process that allows them to reflect the light. Even in low light these bead tend to glow! I was unable to capture the effect in the photo but when you see them in person, you will agree they are stunning! Total length of the pendant is 2.5 inches. Chain/cord not included.
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After the hi-tech tomfoolery of The Spy Who Loved Me and Moonraker, Bond reclaimed his licence to kill with this action thriller considered by Sir Roger to be his best 007 effort. Forgoing supervillains and world domination, this has Bond in a race with a KGB lackey for a computer located on a sunken MI6 spy ship, with codes and information that could use England's Polaris submarines against friendly countries. Carole Bouquet is on hand for requisite glamour, but is given more to do than most Bond girls, while one Charles Dance makes his big screen debut as a (dialogue-free) heavy.Read Review
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This fitted cotton stretch Biker jeans of the summer 2014 collection, embellished with panels on knees, offers an intentional distressed effect. Pair it with a double breasted jacket with golden buttons for a chic and casual look. * Low waist * Fitted * Concealed hook, snap-button and zip-fastening * Padded Knees * Intentionally distressed areas * Ankle inserted zippers * Made in Turkey
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It's become known as "butt dialing" -- the accidental phone call your cell makes when you sit on your phone. Well one man in California accidentally butt-dialed 911 -- while in the middle of committing a burglary.
FOX 10's Kari Lake explains.
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A day-long leadership training in the Shambhala Buddhist tradition. This workshop is part of a series that provides skills and trainings in support of the path of contemplative leadership.
How we lead our lives in households and in families, at work and at play, publicly and privately, affects the health of an entire society. Join with leaders in Shambhala to explore our mutual commitment to creating a more sane society through principles of universal leadership.
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The Shambhala approach to leadership involves becoming intimate with ourselves and our world and meeting others with an anchored inner sense of personal strength and authentic kindness that links leadership with service. Our sessions will include topics such as sacred world and true perception, exploring our senses, creating a wakeful environment, hosting, and creating and enjoying a celebratory feast together.
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Blacks in Brazil: the myth and the reality
by Charles Whitaker
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MENTION Brazil and the minds of travel magazine junkies conjure up images of ample-bottomed, amber-colored mulattas strolling Ipanema Beach in thong bikinis, or a parade of elaborately costumed revelers carelessly dancing the lambada into the night during carnival, the bacchanalian festival that lures thousands of tourists to Rio de Janeiro each year.
That's the glimpse of Brazil offered through the filtered lenses of guarded tour guides. It is a travelogue view that shows off the breathtaking topography of the Amazon and the seductive rhythms of the samba.
Conspicuously absent from this view, however, is a true sense of the cultural diversity and racial complexity that are part and parcel of this, the country with the largest population of African descendants (60 million) in the Western Hemisphere. In fact, Brazil's Black population is second in size only to that of Nigeria (pop. 115 million).
Yet, according to the rehearsed blather of many of the country's official mouthpieces, Brazil is the world's one true melting pot--a tropical paradise where the cultures and complexions of the land's Portuguese invaders (who did not officially abolish slavery until 1888), their African captives and the Indian natives from a melange of 140 million people who are uniquely and unitedly Brazilian.
"There is nothing here like the racism you have in the United States," says Adriana Lopez, as she escorts a visitor from Rio de Janeiro International Airport to the lush hotels that line the rich and touristy Copacabana area of the city. "Racism like you know it is illegal here. Black, White, Brown, Yellow, here we are all just Brazilians."
That is the party line: promotion of the myth that a Brazilian national character supersedes any and all racial distinctions. Speak with Brazilians of color, however, and one learns that the country's melting pot is more like a boiling cauldron wherein the suppressed cultural, religious and political identity of Black and Brown Brazilians is now bubbling to the surface.
Race in Brazil, where amalgamation has colored the population, is not the cut-and-dried proposition that it is in America. In a 1983 census from example, when Brazilians were asked to state their racial identification, many respondents labeled themselves not according to "race" but along a color continuum that included such descriptions as "yellow-brown" or "light tan." Census takers recorded more than 100 such categories.
Demographers estimate that of the nearly 80 million Brazilians who classify themselves as White, as many as 15 percent have enough of a trace of African ancestry to be considered Black by American standards. Internationally acclaimed actress Sonia Braga (a frequent guest on television's The Cosby Show and co-star of the movie The Kiss of the Spider Woman) is among the dark, abundantly hipped "White" beauties about whom Black Brazilians whisper: "She has more than a touch of the mother country in her."
Also compelling is the lack of uplifting Black images on display to inspire Afro-Brazilians. Only during the five days of carnival, when competing "samba schools" march hundreds of lavishly costumed Black singers, dancers and musicians down the specially designed parade route, do Afro-Brazilians take center stage in the national consciousness.
Though retired soccer star Pele, who in his playing days led Brazil to three World Cup championships, is still a revered national hero, and artists like musician Gilberto Gil and novelist Jorge Amado have considerable international stature, Afro-Brazilians have a relatively low national profile.
Black politicians are few and far between. The federal congress has but one Black senator and three deputies in the lower chamber. Pele has buoyed Afro-Brazilian political hopes by announcing that he will run for the presidency in 1994.
For all the talk of a national character, nearly 40 percent of the nation's Blacks live in favelas, the contaminated hillside slums composed of thousands of ramshackle houses. Blacks still have a higher illiteracy rate than Whites (33 percent versus 15 percent); and almost 40 percent of the Black population toils in menial jobs where they earn less than the minimum wage of $50 per month.
But in spite of the bleak outlook, or perhaps because of it, a new day is dawning for Afro-Brazilians. After decades in which military dictators preached that complete amalgamation was the cure-all for festering racial tensions, Brazilians of African descent, taking their cues from Black Americans, are in the throes of a consciousness-raising movement designed to help gain political power in the civilian government and to highlight African contributions to the country.
Not only are Afro-Brazilian music and dance, which have always been among the country's great drawing cards, enjoying heightened international popularity, but other forms of Afro-Brazilian art and African-influenced religious beliefs are also gaining acceptance and respect.
Even in the fractious political arena, which for years has been controlled exclusively by either White military leaders or, in the nearly 10 years of civilian rule, White businessmen, Afro-Brazilians are making small inroads, not the least of which is Pele's dramatic announcement last October of his presidential aspirations.
At last, a time has arrived in Brazil when many Afro-Brazilians are loudly and proudly celebrating their heritage. And there is much to celebrate.
"Almost everything that tourists associate with Brazil has its origins in Africa," says Haroldo Costa, a well-known nightclub performer and one of the few Afro-Brazilians to appear on one of the country's popular soap operas.
Costa cites both the samba and the lambada, the sensual Brazilian music and dance crazes that are among the country's chief cultural exports, as examples of Africa's influence on Brazil. "The words 'samba' and 'lambada' come from the Bantu word siemba, meaning navel," he says, wriggling in his seat at a Rio restaurant to demonstrate the sexually suggestive movements that are typical of both dances. "These are ways of expressing yourself musically and through movement that come directly from Africa. All these things--samba, bossa nova, even carnival--these things that are so much a part of Brazil and that make people want to come here, all go back to Africa."
And back to Africa is exactly where the sensibilities of many Afro-Brazilians are traveling. Examples of the rise in Afro-Brazilian consciousness have slowly emerged throughout the country in the last decade, but are most pronounced in Bahia, the Brazilian state boasting the largest and most unadulterated concentration of Afro-Brazilians. Approximately 75 per cent of Bahia's population of 2.5 million is of African descent. It is not surprising then that Bahia is the center of the Afro-Brazilian renaissance, and is attracting Black tourists from around the world with its distinctly African (Yoruba, to be precise) character.
"Because there are so many Afro-Brazilians living there, Bahia has taken the lead in Black culture and, some say, political activism," says internationally famous musician Gilberto Gil, who in 1988 was elected to the City Council of Salvador, the capital of Bahia. "Bahia is like a spiritual home to Black Brazilians. It is probably where the African connection is strongest."
Bahia is also where Candomble (pronounced can-dome-blay), the Yoruba faith that once was banned in Brazil, flourishes most. Africans, kidnapped and brought to Brazil during the slave trade, brought Candomble with them and practiced it underground for generations while also professing and allegiance to Catholicism.
With its multiple deities, each of whom is believed to control the elements as well as exert influence over mankind, the practice of Candomble would seem incongruous in this over-whelmingly Catholic country. But a sure sign of the growing strength of the Afro-Brazilian movement is the acceptance of Candomble.
Candomble festivals hold virtually the same significance as the national observance of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. And Salvador's Afro-Brazilian Museum (the founding and funding of which is another coup for Black Brazilians) is virtually a monument to the history, the growth and development of Brazilian Candomble.
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I recently had the pleasure of an interview with the lovely people at P-oint Magazine. Check out the link for the read… Issue # 3 p.24
This is a work in progress of something new my brother and I are collaborating on. I can't go too far into all the details yet but essentially we're making a storybook using a combination of Mike's paintings/illustrations along with my paper cutout photography.
thief! again! I took the paper figure out on my patio today and tried incorporating a real background. halifax being one of the windiest places I've ever been in didn't make it very easy. i had to tape the whole length of a metal ruler against the back of piece and reinforce it to the wall to get it to stay still enough for the shot.
Thief! This is a little tribute to the 1998 PC game, Thief. I suppose it does have an Assassin's Creed feel to it as well, but Thief was the first 3d stealth-action game I ever played- so I hold it very dear. Sorry there's no set-up shot for this one!
Gordon! Here's an ode to one of my favorite games ever, Half-Life. When I was a younger geek, I put hours and hours into that game as well as the add-ons, sequels and mods.. so it's only natural that I put a few more hours into crafting something to show how much the game means to me.
Scrooge! I made this one today for my friend, Jaimè Tosquambo. That's me as Bobby Cratchit, and the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come is designed after Death from Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey. I also modeled for Scrooge's body, and referenced an old wood cut for the face and cap ideas. Happy holidays!
Catwoman! This is a piece inspired by Frank Miller's Batman: Year One. That's my favorite graphic novel of his by far. Seriously, if you haven't read it- well, it's perfect. That's his Catwoman I modelled in the window, and myself as the security guard. As you can see from the wide angle shot, most of my set ups are super sketchy when you see what lies just outside the frame. It's all fairly spontaneous as well. Sometimes, I'll draw an outline of what I'm about to build- but for the most part, the cutouts all end up as happy accidents.
Assassin! I tried something a little different with a paper cutout I made today. The figure there is about seven inches tall, and I used a 28mm lens to get within a few inches of wall/figure while I'm about 5 feet away from the camera.
Hi everyone! I've been so busy lately working on a few other projects that I haven't had time to make one of these. This one is sort of a combination of a few things. I lovelovelove Dark Souls so I wanted to use the lunging stab motion with the knight. The creepy guy with the axe is derived from one of the infected villagers from Resident Evil 4, and the castle is a reference to Super Mario Bros… the princess is, indeed, in another castle. Enjoy!


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25 U.S. Code § 542 - Limitations on remainder of fund
After the segregation provided for in section 541 of this title shall have been made, the remainder of such judgment fund, including interest, shall be available for expenditure subject to the following limitations and conditions:
(a) Repealed. Aug. 13, 1954, ch. 732, § 12,68 Stat. 721.
(b) Three hundred and seventy-five thousand dollars for immediate payment in a lump sum of $1,500 to each adult unallotted Indian found to be entitled to payment in lieu of allotment, as authorized in the Act of June 1, 1938 (52 Stat. 605) [25 U.S.C. 551 et seq.]: Provided, That the amount due any minor under the provisions of said subchapter shall be withheld until he becomes an adult, as herein defined, when it shall be paid to him in a lump sum from any funds, principal, or interest, on deposit to the credit of the Klamath Tribe, and section 2 of said Act of June 1, 1938 [25 U.S.C. 552], is amended accordingly.
(c) Such moneys as shall remain in the principal fund shall be transferred to and become a part of the capital reserve fund created by section 530 of this title.
Source(Aug. 7, 1939, ch. 552, § 2,53 Stat. 1253; Aug. 13, 1954, ch. 732, § 12,68 Stat. 721.)
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Act of June 1, 1938, referred to in subsec. (b), is act June 1, 1938, ch. 310, 52 Stat. 605, as amended, which is classified generally to subchapter XI (§ 551 et seq.) of this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
1954—Subsec. (a). Act Aug. 13, 1954, repealed subsec. (a) which related to transfer of funds.
Effective Date of 1954 Amendment
Act Aug. 13, 1954, ch. 732, § 12,68 Stat. 721, provided that the amendment made by that section is effective on the date of the transfer of tribal property to a trustee, corporation, or other legal entity pursuant to section 564e of this title.
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Bachelor of Arts
The psychology program integrates an applied emphasis with a foundation grounded in the sciences. The program presents a balanced treatment of the major approaches to contemporary psychology and fosters in the student an appreciation of the problems and promise of the discipline of psychology.
To complete the psychology major successfully, a minimum of 120 credits is required for graduation, the last 30 of which must be earned at La Roche College.
The following course work is required: