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Victoria Falls UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site
Victoria Falls and Zambezi National Parks are situated on the western tip of Zimbabwe. The Falls, known by the local Kololo tribe as Mosi oa Tunya- The Smoke that thunders, is one of the "Seven Wonders of the World" and one of the largest and most spectacular waterfalls on earth.
The Falls
The falls are 1,7 kilometres wide and nearly 550 million litres of water cascade 70 to 108 metres into the chasm below -every minute- during the Zambezi River's peak flow. Victoria Falls is made of five different "falls". Four of these are in Zimbabwe: The Devil's Cataract, Main Falls, Rainbow Falls and Horseshoe Falls -and one, The Eastern Cataract, is in the bordering country of Zambia.
The Devil's Cataract
The falls here are about 70 metres deep. They derive their name from an adjacent island in the Zambezi River where it is reported that locals used to conduct sacrificial ceremonies. With the advent of the missionaries, this practice was frowned upon and considered "devilish", resulting in the name of the area.
Main Falls
The falls at this point are at their most majestic. With a wide curtain of water thundering down 93 metres into the gorge below and peak water flows of 700,000 cubic metres per minute, this section throws out a magnificent spray that continually nourishes the evergreen rainforest around the area.
Horseshoe Falls
This section is horseshoe shaped and is 95 metres deep.
This section usually dries up at the height of the dry season
between October and November.Rainbow Falls A beautiful
rainbow can clearly be seen from this viewpoint. The falls
are 108 metres deep at this point and are the deepest
of the whole series.
The Eastern Cataract
These falls are situated completely on the Zambian side of Victoria Falls but have a stunning view from the Zimbabwean side. They are the second deepest falls of the series at 101 metres deep.
Cataract Viewpoint
A unique view of the falls below can be found by descending 73 steps into the gorge.
David Livingstone Statue
The David Livingstone statue can be found at the left end of the Falls near the spectacular Devil's Cataract viewpoint. On 16 November 1855, Livingstone (the first Western explorer to view the Falls) wrote in his journal: "...scenes so lovely must have been gazed on by angels in their flight."
The Rainforest
The rainforest area of Victoria Falls is filled with many unique species of flora and fauna. One can wander amongst the Fig, Mahogany and Date Palm groves while gazing at the falls from magnificent viewpoints. Many species of birds and small mammals may be spotted beneath the protective canopy of the forest.
The Boiling Pot
This place is appropriately named to describe the turmoil where water from opposite sides of the falls collide in the Zambezi River as it turns in a southeasterly direction passing through several gorges.
The Big Tree
This is a large baobab tree near the Falls. The tree which has withstood the test of time is 16 metres in diameter and 20 metres tall.
Victoria Falls
UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site
UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site
Mana Pools National Park is synonymous with the Zambezi River, elephants, lions, remoteness and wilderness.
This unique park is a WORLD HERITAGE SITE, based on its wildness and beauty, together with the wide range of large mammals, over 350 bird species and aquatic wildlife. Mana Pools is one of Zimbabwe's most popular parks, and it is easy to see why it falls into this profile.
The name "Mana'' means "four" in the local Shona language. This applies to the four large pools inland from the Zambezi River. These pools are the remnant ox-bow lakes that the Zambezi River carved out thousands of years ago as it changed its course northwards. Hippopotamus, crocodiles and a wide variety of aquatic birds are associated with the pools. ''Long Pool'', is the largest of the four pools, extending some six kilometres in a west-east direction. This pool has a large population of hippo and crocodiles and is a favourite for the large herds of elephant that come out of the thickly vegetated areas in the south to drink.
As one moves northwards towards the Zambezi River from the forests on the Karoo sediments, the vegetation changes to open Faidherbia albida woodlands on the old river terraces. This vegetation gives an unique look to the area and a surreal light filters through the trees giving Mana Pools its distinctive cathedral-like atmosphere.
On the old river terraces, tourists can walk unaccompanied by guides in the open Albida woodland because visibility is good and there is little danger of unexpectantly coming across dangerous animals. This privilege of walking alone in an area with dangerous wildlife is unique in Zimbabwe. Elephant, eland, buffalo, impala, waterbuck, baboons, monkeys, zebra, warthog and hippo are some of the larger herbivores to be seen regularly on the river terraces as they come out to eat the fallen Albida fruit. Lions, leopards, spotted hyaena and cheetah are present in the area, but their secretive nature makes them more difficult to see. Despite this, it is not often that the visitor leaves Mana Pools without seeing at least one of these large carnivores.
Northwards, off the river terraces, is the mighty Zambezi River flowing sedately on its way to the Indian Ocean. This now tranquil river was a major route for the trade in ivory and slaves in the dark past.
Mana Pools is 2,196 square kilometres in extent but is part of the 10,500 square kilometre Parks and Wildlife Estate that runs from the Kariba Dam in the west to the Mozambique border in the east. This large area is without physical boundaries and the wildlife is free to move throughout the area - even northwards across the Zambezi River into Zambia, where there are also large wilderness areas set aside for wildlife conservation.
Tourist facilities include lodges, a communal campsite with ablution facilities and exclusive campsites where the visitor can be alone.
There are 5 lodges in the Park, all located along the Zambezi River. There are 2 large lodges situated a short distance upstream from Nyamepi Camp, Musangu and Muchichiri. These lodges have a bathroom and shower with hot and cold running water; 2 toilets and a fully kitted kitchen with stove and deep-freeze and all utensils such as cutlery, crockery and cooking utensils. All bedding and towels, etc are supplied. There is a large dining room and lounge, an outside braai area with seating where one can view the river and the wildlife coming down to drink or simply watch the African sun setting over the Zambezi River.
There are also 3 four-bedded lodges, all under thatch. Each lodge has 2 bedrooms with 2 beds each, a shower and toilet and seating areas outside near the Zambezi River. The kitchen is supplied with a deep-freezer, cooker, crockery and cutlery and other cooking implements. Bedding and towels, etc are supplied.
Camping Sites
There is one large communal campsite along the Zambezi River, and
a number of exclusive campsites where visitors can ensure their solitude.
Communal Campsite
The Nyamepi Camp camping area located along the Zambezi River is situated near the Mana Pools National Park reception office. Visitors need to bring their own camping equipment, bedding, toiletries, cooking implements, etc. There are ablution blocks nearby with hot and cold running water, flush toilets and laundry basins. Visitors can buy firewood at the reception office, and each campsite has a braai area. This camping ground has 30 sites.
Exclusive Campsite
There are a number of exclusive campsites situated along the Zambezi River. These camps are for the visitor who seeks solitude and who wants to truly experience the wildness and challenges of the bush. There is a braai stand at each site and rudimentary toilet. Water is collected from the river or the reception office. Visitors to these sites need to be fully self-equipped and be able to handle the remoteness and solitude of these unique camps. The camps are only allowed 2 vehicles and 12 persons per stay. Water may be drawn from the river.
8 kilometres west of Nyamepi and has 4 secluded camp sites
Just over 1 kilometre east of Nymepi and has 1 camp site
Just east of the carpark area and has 2 campsites
A short distance upstream from the lodges has 1 campsite, with cold-water shower, flush toilet and basin and a braai stand.
Wild Exclusive Camp Sites
There are 2 completely wild camping sites located in the southern sector of the Park - close to Chitake Spring, near the foothills of the Zambezi Escarpment. The check-in point for these camps is at Nyakasikana Gate. Both campsites are without any facilities and are accessible only with four-wheel drive vehicles.
Chitake Camp 1 (Nzou)
Located 150 metres downstream from the Chitake River crossing under a large Natal Mahogany near the river.
Chitake Camp 2 (Shumba)
Situated on top of a small hill near a number of baobab trees and has a magnificent view south to the escarpment, north to the far off Zambezi, east to Mangangai and west to the Rukomechi River. The camp is about 1 kilometre from the spring.
Tour Operator All-inclusive Tours
Visitors can book with a number of registered tour operators who will take care of all requirements including transport, food, accommodation, activities, safety and transfers. Visitors will need to make their own arrangements to hire a tour operator.
The following are some of the main activities offered at Mana Pools National Park:
Available around the Park at developed, minimum development and exclusive sites
Walking Safaris
These safaris are offered at full moon. Parks staff will take visitors on a 3 day hike in the wild of Mana Pools National Park. Visitors will need to be fit, provide their own rucksacks, food and toiletries. This is a unique experience for the nature lover and those who enjoy the challenge of facing nature one on one.
Lion Tracking
This is a limited activity whilst the lion research project at Mana Pools is in progress. Visitors are guaranteed a close view of the lions in most instances. This activity is unique and also assists in data collection for research projects.
Visitors can fish in the Zambezi River and experience the excitement of hooking large fish for the pot. Half of the joy is experiencing the quiet, solitude and beauty of the unspoiled bush around you.
Game Drives
Usually most rewarding in the early morning and late afternoon. Long Pool is often worth visiting soon after sunrise.
The Park is generally remote and far from any business centre. The nearest shops and fuel supplies are nearly 100 kilometres away, therefore visitors should be fully equipped for their visit.
Why Visit Mana Pools?
• The unique guided and self-guided walks in the Park amongst many wild animals
• Renowned ''World Heritage Site''
• One of the world's wildest and preserved natural ecological areas
• Rated the 5th Best Park in Africa by Getaway magazine (September 2003)
• Excellent canoeing and river fishing
• The remnant pools of the mighty Zambezi River are a marvel to watch as a prime habitat for several bird and mamal species
How to get to Mana Pools National Park
Mana Pools is a truly remote park. Situated in the extreme north of Zimbabwe on the Zambezi River, Mana is far from any major town or human settlement. Drive along the main Harare/ Chirundu tarred road and at the bottom of the Zambezi Escarpment, branch off the tarred road onto a dirt road that will take you 70 kilometres into unspoiled bush to Nyamepi Camp. There are a number of game-viewing roads that run along the Zambezi River and further inland from which you can view the wide variety of wildlife. Visitors can get a free entry permit to enter the Nyamautsi wilderness area and Kanga Pan where vehicle entry is limited to 2 per day.
Named after a local Nhanzwa chief, Hwange National Park is the largest Park in Zimbabwe occupying roughly 14 650 square kilometers. It is located in the northwest corner of the country about one hour south of the Mighty Victoria Falls.
It became the royal hunting grounds to the Ndebele warrior-king Mzilikazi in the early 19 th Century and was set aside as a National Park in 1929. Hwange boasts a tremendous selection of wildlife with over 100 species of mammals and nearly 400 bird species recorded. The elephants of Hwange are world famous and the Park's elephant population is one of the largest in the world. The Park has three distinctive Camps and administrative offices at Robins, Sinamatella and the largest one at Main Camp.
Main Camp
Main Camp is situated at the main entrance to the Park. There are numerous pans and pumped waterholes around Main Camp and the area is rich in game.
Main Camp has facilities including self-catering lodges, cottages and chalets, a camping and caravan site, bar and restaurant, grocery store, curio shop and petrol station.
Lodges in Hwange National Park are units with one or two bedrooms, bathroom, fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator and stove, lounge and verandah. Cooking utensils, cutlery and crockery are provided.
Cottages are units with 1 or 2 bedrooms, bathroom and verandah. Cooking facilities are communal, with electric hot plates provided. The cottages have a centrally located thatched, open dining area with refrigerators available for communal use. Normally no cutlery or crockery is provided.
These are units with 1 or 2 bedrooms, and a verandah. Cooking facilities are available on wood or charcoal braais. Electric refrigerator and sink are provided in each unit. Ablution and toilet facilites are provided in a communal block.
Camping and Caravan sites
Camping and caravan sites have piped water to each stand. Cooking facilities are available on wood or charcoal braais. Ablution and toilet facilities are provided in communal blocks. Visitors should note that tent and camping equipment are not available for hire.
Conference Facilities
Conference facilities can be made available at Main Camp. Visitors who intend to hold a conference or an organized gathering requiring such facilities will need to contact the Central Reservation Office for details.
Attractions & Activities
• Ngweshla Pan - the loop road is a pleasant day-drive
• Nyamandhlovu Platform - prime game viewing area at a pumped water hole
• Dom waterhole - an exceptional view of the African Sunset
• Restaurant and bar
• Grocery store
• Curio shop
• Fuel station - please note petrol deliveries are not reliable so visitors have to take precautionary measures
Established in 1966, this part of the Park was a former cattle ranch. The camp is located near the northern boundary of the Park on an outcrop, 55 metres high, overlooking a distant riverbed and grassy plain. The name Sinamatella is a distortion of the name of a local shrub called "chinamatira" which characteristically will stick to clothing when brushed against.
The Camp is approximately 120 kilometres from Main Camp. Vehicles are not allowed to travel between the two camps after 1400 hours. Sinamatella is an Intensive Protection Zone (IPZ)
The Camp has lodges, chalets and camping sites as described in Main Camp. In addition, a restaurant, bar, shop and fuel are available. Apart from these facilities at the Rest Camp there are also several exclusive camps in the area:
Exclusive Camps
Bumbusi Camp
Bumbusi is situated 24 kilometres northwest of Sinamatella and consists of 4 "A" frame accommodation units, a cottage and a central lounge area. The kitchen is fully equipped with freezer and stove. A central ablution block comprises 2 toilets and 2 bathrooms. The maximum number of persons that may be accommodated at Bumbusi is 12. There are no electricity facilities available. The access road is rough, but can be negotiated by low clearance vehicles in the dry season.
Lukosi Camp
Located 11 kilometres from Sinamatella. With facilities similar to Bumbusi, the maximum number of occupants is 10. Lukosi Camp is only available for bookings from November through April.
Bush Camps
These are undeveloped sites found at Lukosi, Vhikani, Rhino Bar, Salt Springs and Tshakabika. Four wheel drive or high clearance vehicles are necessary for visitors to Tshakabika.
Attractions & Activities
Mandavu Dam - provides a beautiful viewing hide to watch animals coming to drink, 27 kilometres from Sinamatella
• Masuma Dam - excellent hide for game viewing about 15 kilometres from Sinamatella
• Detema Dam - exceptional game viewing hide
• Wilderness trails
• Walks
• Fishing
• Restaurant and bar
• Small shop
• Fuel station - please note petrol deliveries are not reliable so visitors have to take precautionary measures
Robins Camp is close to the western boundary of Hwange approximately 60 kilometress from Sinamatella and 140 from the Main Camp. Through traffic from Main Camp is required to leave by 1200 hours. This camp was bequeathed to the government in 1939 by a local farmer, Harold Robins.
The Camp has lodges, chalets and camping sites. In addition, a restaurant, bar, shop and fuel are available. There are also several exclusive camps in the Robins area:
Exclusive Camps
Nantwich Camp
The Camp consists of 3 lodges and is located 11 kilometres northwest of Robins Camp. Each lodge is fully equipped and self-contained. This remote camp is built on a small bluff which overlooks a natural pan and grassy plain.
Isilwane Lodge
This luxurious lodge is a top of the range accommodation facility overlooking an artificial waterhole. The lodge is only a few metres away from Nantwich Camp.
Deka Camp
Deka Camp consists of 2 family units, each with 2 bedrooms, bathroom and toilet. An additional facility contains a dining room, lounge, scenic verandah and kitchen with refrigerator and stove. The camp is serviced and fully equipped and takes a maximum of 12 persons. Deka Camp is situated 25 kilometres west of Robins Camp. Access is by four-wheel drive vehicles only. The camp is normally closed during the rainy season.
Attractions & Activities
• Big Toms & Little Toms - these are viewing hides which provide excellent game viewing opportunities and are named for the farms of Harold Robins who bequeathed his land to the Park in 1939.
• Amenities
• Restaurant and bar
• Small shop
• Fuel station - please note petrol deliveries are not reliable so visitors have to take precautionary measures
Other Activities
• Escorted daytime walks - available from all camps for a charge to groups of up to 6 persons
• Moonlight game viewing - available from Main Camp around the full-moon period subject to weather conditions
• Wilderness trails - available in the Sinamatella and Robins Camp areas
Picnic Sites
Camping is permissible in Hwange National Park at Shumba, Kapula, Mandavu Dam, Masuma, Ngweshla, Jambile, Kennedy 1, Guvalala,and Detema Picnic Sites. Each site consists of an enclosed picnic area (usually with shady trees or thatch cover) and a small ablution block with running water. Groups of up to 10 people may camp overnight at these areas but the sites are also open to all visitors during daytime.
How to get to Hwange National Park
Access to the Park may be made by:
An unlicensed airstrip exists at Main Camp for private/ charter aircraft. Prior permission to land must be obtained at Main Camp. Please note there are no hangars. Hwange National Park Airport is situated nearby.
It is usually possible from May to October to enter the Park by any designated access road and to drive to any of the camps. During the wet season though, advice should be sought as to the best routes. The visitor reception at each camp will provide advice on the many game-viewing drives of the 480 kilometres of the Park's road system. Please note that the camps are interconnected by a road network, however, the roads are not always in the best of conditions.
To Main Camp
The turn-off to Main Camp is at the 264,5 kilometre peg on the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road. From here a tar road (15 kilometres) leads to the Park boundary at the railway crossing, a short distance from the Camp.
To Sinamatella Camp
A tar then gravel road branches off the main Bulawyo - Victoria Falls Road near the town of Hwange. The Camp is reached 45 kilometres further on via Mbala lodge in the Deka Safari Area.
To Robins Camp
A gravel road turns off the main Bulawyo - Victoria Falls Road 48 kilometres south of Victoria Falls. From the junction it is approximately 70 kilometres to Robins Camp and en route there is a turn off to Matetsi Safari Area headquarters and to Pandamatenga. Robins Camp can also be reached by road through the Park from Main Camp and Sinamatella during the dry season. If proceeding through one of these camps obtain information about the route from the relevant camp.
Nyanga National Park is situated in one of the most scenic areas of Zimbabwe's Eastern Highlands. Rolling green hills and perennial rivers transverse the 47 000 hectare Park. Altitudes between 1 800 and 2 593 metres provide cool weather and fresh mountain air, perfect for rest and relaxation.
With its stunning mountainous views, numerous waterfalls, varied activities and unique flora and fauna, Nyanga National Park will provide the visitor with an unforgettable holiday experience.
Wildebeest, kudu, zebra, waterbuck, impala, sable and other small mammals can be seen in the Park.
Most of the Park lies at an altitude of between 2000 to 2500 metres and remains cool throughout the year. Maximum summer temperatures can reach 26 degrees Celcius and minimum temperatures in winter can be as low as -3 degrees Celcius.
There are lodges available at three camps in Nyanga National Park. The lodges are self catering facilities with fully equipped kitchen, refrigerator, stove and cooking utensils
Mare Dam
Located approximately 8 kilometres from the Park entrance along a gravel road. Set amongst a beautiful pine forest, each of the lodges overlook the scenic dam.
Rhodes Dam
Situated just inside the main Park entrance. The spacious thatched lodges are set in amongst the pine forest and face a tranquil dam.
Udu Dam
Lodges at Udu are set in an open area around Udu dam with rugged mountainous views and overlook beautiful stands of Acacia Trees.
Camping and Caravan Sites
Cooking facilities are available on wood fires. Ablution and toilet facilities are provided in communal blocks. Tents and camping equipment are not available for hire. Electricity is available at certain caravan sites.
The camping and caravan site is situated at the Mare River approximately half a kilometre west of the tourist office. The camp accommodates 40 caravans.
The camping site is situated near the Nyanombe River. Entrance is approximately 3 kilometres west of Rhodes Tourist Office on the Nyanga Village Road. The site is well sheltered and has plenty of trees.
There is a garage capable of carrying out repairs at Nyanga Village, 8 kilometres away. All types of stores, fuel and a hospital can be found in the Village. Several fine hotels and lodges are situated in and around the Park.
• Mount Nyangani - Zimbabwe's highest point at 2 593 metres offers a challenging climb and spectacular views of the surrounding countryside.
• Nyangombe Falls - a beautiful series of cascading waterfalls located on the western edge of the Park, a 15 minute walk from the carpark.
• Mutarazi Falls - Mutarazi Falls is the highest waterfall in Zimbabwe and the second highest on the Continent. Visitors may leave their vehicles at the carpark and take a short hike to the edge of the escarpment for spectacular views of the waterfalls and the Honde Valley, some 800 metres below.
• Pungwe Gorge & Falls - view the Pungwe Falls from the scenic Pungwe viewpoint or drive through the Pungwe Drift for a closer view of the river and lush forest areas around.
• Nyangwe & Chawomera Forts - massive stone work with lintelled entrances characterize these fine examples of Nyanga ruins built some 400 years ago. Pit structures are also located within the Park.
• Trout Hatchery - the trout hatchery near Purdon Dam provides an up-close view of the source of game fish stocked in many of the Park's rivers and dams.
• Nyamuziwa Falls - located just off the circular drive to Mt. Nyangani, Nyamuziwa Falls is a beautiful cascade waterfall with open highland scenery.
• Rhodes Museum - the Rhodes Museum is found near the Park entrance and is housed in part of Cecil John Rhodes' Nyanga summer home.
Many exciting activities await the visitor to Nyanga National Park.
• Horse riding - along forest trails
• Fly fishing - the finest fly fishing in Zimbabwe can be found in many of the Park's well stocked rivers and lakes including Mare, Udu, Rhodes, Gulliver and Purdon Dams. Bream fishing is also available at Udu Dam.
• Boating - another favourite activity - rowing boats can be hired at each dam
• Swimming - visitors can swim at Nyangombre pool where the clear, crisp Nyangombe River spills over natural rock slides. Visitors can also relax on the sandy beaches.
• Hiking trails & walks - numerous trails and paths provide lovely walks through both the forest areas and open highlands, many leading to beautiful waterfalls and scenic vistas.
• Game viewing
• Birding
Why Visit Nyanga?
• Scenic views
• Cool refreshing environment
UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site
Matobo National Park occupies a total area of 44 500 hectares. Established in 1953, the Park was awarded Unesco World Heritage Status in June 2003.
The Park includes an Intensive Protection Zone where a large population of Black and White Rhinoceros are successfully breeding. The Park offers a diverse package of tourist attractions and activities.
The park is situated in the magnificent Matobo Hills, a range of domes, spires and balancing rock formations which have been hewn out of the solid granite plateau through millions of years of erosion and weathering. The majestic and rugged terrain of the park is a hikers paradise and the diversity of the vegetation supports a wide range of wildlife.
Matobo meaning 'bald heads' was the name chosen for the area by the great Ndebele King, Mzilikazi. He is buried in the Matobo Hills just a short distance from the park.
Matobo National Park is also the site of the grave of Cecil John Rhodes. He is buried at the summit of Malindidzimu hill of benevolent spirits'. He referred to this hill as having a 'View of the World'. A short walk from the parking lot will lead the visitor to his grave, which is carved out of the solid granite hill and surrounded by a natural amphitheatre of massive boulders.
The Matobo area has great spiritual and cultural significance to the local people and there are many sites within the park where important ceremonies still take place.
The Park is home to a wide variety of animal species including: black and white rhinoceros, zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, kudu, eland, sable, klipspringer, leopard, hyena, cheetah, hippo, warthog, rock dassies, waterbuck, wildcat, springhare, common duiker, crocodiles, baboons and monkeys.
The richness of the Park can also be seen from the diverse bird life. The park is famous for its large concentration of black eagles, which can be seen perched atop the rock formations or soaring along the cliffs in search of prey. Bird species that can be found include, fish eagle, martial eagle, francolin, secretary bird, weavers, pied crow and Egyptian geese.
Fish species readily found in this Park include, bass, bottle fish, bream, catfish and robustus.
Matobo National Park has a mixed type of vegetation that ranges from Mopane, Acacia species, Brachstegia in other area, Figtrees, Azanza species, Zizphus species, Strychnos species and Terminalia species.
Accommodation facilites are located at Whitewaters, Tshabalala Sanctuary, Toghwana, Hazelside and Mtsheleli. Maleme Rest Camp provides accommodation in the form of chalets and lodges and it is by far the largest rest area in the Park.
Electrified accommodation is found at Maleme Rest Camp where the main office is located. There are several types of lodges at Maleme.
12 lodges with have 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with fridge, stove, cutlery and crockery. Some of the lodges have 4 single beds and others have 1 double bed and 2 singles. All lodges are equipped either dressing tables or wardrobes, dinning rooms with tables, chairs, heaters, flush toilet and bathrooms with cold and hot water.
There are 3 single bedroom lodges with similar facilities as the 2 bedroomed lodges.
Exclusive Lodges
Fish Eagle
This is a 2 bedroomed lodge with 5 beds i.e. one double and one single bed, one bedroom with 2 single beds all with linen, 2 dressing tables. The kitchen has a fridge, 4 plate stove, electric kettle, crockery and cutlery. The lodge has a flush toilet, bathroom with tub and hot shower, veranda, garden table and chairs.
Black Eagle
This is a 2 bed roomed lodge with 5 beds i.e. one double and one single bed, one bedroom with 2 single beds all with linen, 2 dressing tables. The kitchen has a fridge, 4 plate stove, electric kettle, crockery and cutlery. The lodge has a flush toilet, bathroom with tub and hot shower, veranda, garden table and chairs.
Top of the range accommodation with 2 bedrooms containing 2 double teak beds. Each bedroom has 4-seater teak easy chairs. There are 2 ensuite bathrooms and flush toilets. The dinning room has a teak table. The veranda overlooking the river has a garden table and chairs. The kitchen has a fridge, 4 plate stove, crockery and cultlery supplied.
5 single bedroom chalets have 2 single beds, dressing tables, wall wardrobes, dinning tables with chairs for 2. The kitchen is communal and is equipped with 2 plate stoves. Ablution facilities are communal. Heaters are also supplied in the chalets.
1 two-bedroomed chalet with one double bed and 2 single beds, dressing tables, wall wardrobes. The chalet has a dinning room with dinning tables and chairs for 2. The kitchen is communal and is equipped witht 2 plate stoves. Ablution facilities are also communal. Heaters are also supplied in the chalet.
Cooking facilities are available on wood or charcoal braais. Ablution and toilet facilities are provided in a communal block.
Communal Campsite
Camping sites are available at Maleme Dam, Mthselele Dam, Toghwana Dam, Mesilume Dam and Arboretum.
Conference Facilities
The Rhodes Hall is a conference facility that can host up to 30 delegates depending on the required seatting arrangement. There is a blackboard, projector, 60 inch colour television monitor, VCR and decoder. Toilet facilities are adjoined to the hall. The kitchen facilities and equipment include an urn for boiling water, pots, cups, glasses, crockery and cutlery. Movable braai stands are also available for guests' use.
Tourists are encouraged to liase with the tourist office on availability of particular activities as well as to get details on the rules and regulations.
• Escorted walks for up to 6 people - an armed scout can be availed on booking at Maleme or Whitewaters office
• Pony trails - conducted around the Maleme Dam area and into the Whovi Wild Area
• Fishing - allowed in most dams to those issued with licences at the tourist office
• Boating - privately owned boats are permitted on certain dams
• Game viewing - can be done in the Whovi Wild Area, a protected game park which is home to more than 60 animal species and hundreds of beds
• Bird watching - offers great opportunity to see the several eagle species
• Hiking - there is abundant excitement of climbing the Pomongwe Hill which gives one a good view of the central part of the Park
• 33 miler road race - a unique marathon that is conducted within the Park at particular times of the year
Why Visit Matobo?
• The Park has one of the largest concentrations of black and white rhinoceros making it easy to sight one or more of the large population of this endangered specie
• Fine rock paintings - within the park are numerous sites which were once occupied by the San hunter-gatherers. The paintings at Nswatugi Cave are perhaps some of the finest in the country and contain beautiful renditions of giraffe, eland and kudu. There are other areas of note such as Bambata Cave, Inanke Cave and Silozwane Cave - just outside the park - that display fine animal paintings. The feint but distinct outline of a rhinoceros at the White Rhino Shelter was the impetus for the reintroduction of the species to the park in the 1960's.
• Numerous cultural and historical sites
• The unique balancing rock features
• The curio souvenir sales crafted by the local communities around the park
• The quiet and unpolluted environment
• Excellent stopover for tourists in transit to Hwange and Victoria Falls
How to get to Matobo National Park
The park is located 34 kilometres south of Bulawayo along the Kezi/Maphisa Road. The Main road to Maleme is tarred while all other Park roads are gravel and mostly in good condition. Durintg the rainy season the road to Toghwana requires 4 wheel drive vehicles.
Gonarezhou National Park is situated in the south eastern lowveld of Zimbabwe and covers an area in excess of 5 000 square kilometres. "Gonarezhou" meaning "Place of many Elephants" is an extremely scenic Park full of rugged and beautiful landscapes.
Alternative folklore suggests the are was named for the herbalists who would stock their medicines in tusks (known as gona in the Shona language).
Three major rivers - The Save, Runde and Mwenezi - cut their courses through the Park, forming pools and natural oases from which hundreds of species of birds, wildlife and fish gather to feed and drink. As its name implies, Gonarezhou is famous for its elephants, and many of the largest-tusked elephants in the region maybe found within the Park.
The Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park (GLTP)
Gonarezhou National Park is part of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park (GLTP), a massive Pan-African Park that includes South Africa's famed Kruger National Park and Mozambique's Gaza. This huge area is set to become one of the finest "peace parks" in the world and is dedicated to conservation, biodiversity and the economic development of the surrounding local communities. The vast and diverse nature of the mega-park will provide world-class eco-tourism to the visitor and strive to re-establish historical animal migration routes and fragile regional ecosystems.
The combined Park will include more than 500 species of birds, 147 species of mammals, at least 116 species of reptiles, 34 species of frogs and 49 species of fish.
Flora and Fauna
Lion, leopard, cheetah (including the rare king cheetah), buffalo, giraffe, zebra and many species of large antelope are also present within the Park. The rare nyala and smaller suni are two of the highlights of the Park's smaller antelopes. In addition, hundreds of species of birds may be spotted in the Park. Unique species of aquatic wildlife such as the Zambezi Shark, Freshwater Goby, Black Bream and the unique turquoise killifish can be seen within the Park's rivers and pools.
Chilojo Cliffs
One of the most prominent and enduring natural features of Gonarezhou National Park is the beautiful Chilojo Cliffs. These magnificent red sandstone cliffs have been formed through eons of erosion and overlook the scenic Runde River valley.
Gonarezhou experiences mild, dry winters and warm, wet summers (temperatures in excess of 40 degrees Celcius can occasionally be expected). Mabalauta and Chipinda areas are open throughout the year. During the rainy season (November - April), access to certain parts of the Park is restricted and the visitor should consult with the Park's offices before undertaking game drives.
Bilharzia is endermic to all lowveld rivers and visitors should take appropriate precaution. In addition, malaria can be present within the region so visitors are advised to take prophylactics before, during and after their stay in the Park.
Mabalauta was once a communal area until the 1960s when it became a game reserve. It was later declared a national park in 1975 when it became part of Gonarezhou. The name Mabalauta hails from a hardwood tree species common in the region. The Mabalauta section in the Mwenezi sub-region includes the Swimuwini rest camp, "The place of the Baobabs". The camp is situated 8 kilometres from the warden's office and overlooks the the Mwenezi River. There are thatched self-catering accommodation facilities at the camp.
Camp Sites
Camping is possible at Swimuwini at the Mabalauta Camping site which has ablution facilities.
Caravan sites
Visitors with caravans on tow can also camp at Swimuwini and use the same facilities for standard camp sites.
Picnic Sites
There are several picnic and braai sites located in the Park.
Visitors are encouraged to bring in adequate provisions from Mwenezi or from larger business centres since there are no shops in the Park.
Chipinda Pools
The name Chipinda is derived from the Ndau dialect meaning "enter". There are predominantly camping facilities in this section and there are no self-catering accommodation facilities.
Camp Sites
Chipinda Pools
There are 9 sites at the beautiful Chipinda Pools Camp, each with basic shelter, braai area and ablution facilities.
There are 5 camping sites in the Runde sub-region at Chinguli which also have similar facilities to those at Chipinda.
Undeveloped Camping Sites
Camps with minimum facilities are located at Nyahungwe, Madumbini, Bopomela, Lisoda, Gota, Chitove, Chamaluvati and Chilojo. These exclusive sites may be booked by a single party of up to 10 people and there are no attendants available. Visitors need to bring their own water. Dead wood in the vicinity may be collected for firewood.
Picnic Sites
There are also several picnic and braai points in this section of the Park that include Massasanya and Machaniwa.
Supplies must be obtained from Chiredzi town as there are no shops within the Park.
• Game viewing - best along the riverine regions and close to the many perennial pools and springs. The elephants in this Park are notoriously aggressive so visitors are encouraged to keep a safe viewing distance.
• Fishing
• Walking safaris - permitted in certain areas and at the pools at Samalena Gorge ("the place of killing") are of major interest
• Viewing the cliffs at Chilojo, Mwatomba Pool and Makonde Pool
• Viewing points - these can be found at Guluji and Chamuchanzi among other places
• Natural water pans - include the one at Chindhlambai and Tembahata, an exceptional birding place
• Chibilila Falls - the falls are on the Runde River and are 600 metres wide and 7 meters deep
• Duguvi Falls - on the Pambazi River and are very attractive during the rainy season
Why visit Gonarezhou?
• Daytime and full moon walking trails
• Excellent bird watching
• Unique view of the sunset from the red hills
• Panoramic platform views
• Numerous viewing points from numerous pools and pans
How to get to Gonarezhou National Park?
Visitors may access the sections of the Gonarezhou National Park as follows:
Chipinda Pools (Runde and Save sub-region)
Follow the main tarred road from the Chirediz turn-off to Mutare for 18 kilometres.Turn off to the south at the Chipinda Pools sign post. Follow the gravel road for approximately 34 kilometres to the entrance of the Park, about 59 kilometres from Chiredzi
Mabalauta (Mwenezi sub-region)
Turn east off the main Masvingo - Beitbrifge road at the Mwenezi Police Station turn-off, about 20 kilometres south of Rutenga. Proceed down the the dirt road about 3 kilometres and turn left at the entrance to the Police Station - the signboard indicates Mwenezi Ranch HQ and Chikombedzi. Follow this road for about 60 kilometres to Chikombedzi Business Centre. Do not turn off this road. The road you take follows the Mwenezi River southeast from the Mwenezi Police Station to Chikombedzi (the river will not be visible from the road). The only major intersection you will encounter is 20 kilometres from the Mwenezi Police Station and is signposted. Head straight through the intersection to Chikombedzi. Turn right after entering Chikombedzi Business Centre at a 4-way intersection where a National Parks sign indicates the route to Gonarezhou, Mabalauta, Right. About 300 metres down the road another sign indicates the route - turn left. Follow this road around a small dam and DO NOT turn off it. About 6 kilometrees further you will pass Zhou School and 3 kilometres later you will come to Gonarezhou Natioonal Park boundary. The route from there to the Warden's Office, Mabalauta is clearly signposted. The total distance from the Masvingo - Beitbridge Road to Mabalauta is 105 kilometres.
Lake Kariba is among the 4 largest man-made lakes in the world and the second largest in Africa. The shoreline is over 2 000 kilometres long. Kariba is home to numerous species of flora and fauna and is an exciting and unique safari destination.
The Matusadonha National Park is located on the shores of Lake Kariba and several fine lodges and resorts are located here.
Kariba Recreational Park is based around the Zambezi River, which was initially dammed so as to build a hydroelectricity generation utility for the benefit of both Zimbabwe and Zambia. The dam wall with 6 flood gates was built between 1955 and 1959 and is 128 metres high and 617 metres wide. The lake is 282 kilometres long at full level and 32 kilometres across at it's widest point, 116 metres deep and covers an area of 5 180 square kilometres of what once was the Gwembe trough. The weight of the water totals 177 million tons and were all 6 flood gates opened, over 91 500 cubic metres (300 000 cubic feet) of water would surge into the river below each second! 86 men perished during construction of the dam and a church has since been constructed as a memorial to them. The dam wall was designed by Andre Coyne, a Frenchman, and built by a constructor called Impresit from Italy.
There are many stories that are put forward to explain the name Kariba. Some elders in the area note that close to the dam wall lies a rock that resembles a traditional stone trap, riva, hence Kariva, later mispronounced by the Europeans as Kariba. The other version is that the rock was named "Kariva" due to the fact that when the river flooded, the Rock trapped water thereby making it difficult for the locals who often crossed the river to return to either side of the Zambezi.
Operation Noah
This is one of the great acts of mankind giving back to nature. When the 2 sluice gates that were used to dam the Zambezi River were closed, the water started rising. Within 24 hours the level had gone up by 6 metres and by September 1959 it had risen by 60 metres. Alarm bells started ringing when it was realised that the dam was creating numerous islands and even submerging some pieces of land thereby threatening the resident animal population that had largely been left behind in the Gwembe Trough even as the local tribes were being forcibly resettled.
A concerted drive was made by the National Parks and Government to rescue the animals from the fast submerging islands. By the end of the operation the Zimbabwean team (then Southern Rhodesia) had rescued nearly 5 000 animals while the Zambian team (then Northern Rhodesia) had rescued about 2 000.
The operation attracted a lot of international attention and it received international publicity and significant material aid from as far afield as the USA and the UK.
The Nyaminyami River God is a major force in the society around the Zambezi Valley. The River God is believed to have supernatural powers. The Nyaminyami is believed to be a dragon-like amphibious being with the head of a fish and a snake's torso. It was believed that the Nyaminyami would occasionally offer charitable appearances and pause for the local villagers to slice pieces of meat from its back before returning to the water.
Folklore has it that the Nyaminyami used to live upstream with his wife but when the dam wall was constructed it separated the two. This infuriated the River God, and as he forced his way back upstream, he was responsible for the collapse of part of the dam wall that killed 86 workmen midway through the project.
The locals and tourists of Kariba look forward to September each year as the Nyaminyami Festivals are held to venerate the River God.
Flora and Fauna
Adapting to the initial flooding and annual fluctuation has caused several changes in the local animal population around the shores of the lake. The shoreline is a rich grazing area for many species, which has in turn attracted the predatory animals that hunt these species.The lake is renowned for its tigerfish but it is also home to over 40 fish species that include nkupe, chessa, bottlenose, vundu, barbell and several types of bream.
The area generally has hot summers averaging 38 degrees Celsius and an average rainfall of 660 millimetres. The winters are usually warm with an average temperature of 25 degrees Celsius.
A slipway has been provided for visitors to Nyanyana to launch their boats, but when the level of the lake is very low the slipway cannot be used.
The lodges at Nyanyana Camp are fully equipped self catering facilities. These lodges are situated at the mouth of the Nyanyana River on the Lake Kariba shore. During the night hippopotamus can often be heard grazing around the lodge area.
Camp Sites
There are 20 camping sites available within 100 metres of the lake shore. These facilities together with the caravan sites are serviced by 2 ablution blocks comprising of showers, baths, wash basins and toilets.There are several other camps that are utilized on a seasonal basis. These are much rougher, with very little development and are more ideal for those yearning for a closer encounter with the wild.
Caravan Sites
There are 15 caravan sites within the vicinity of the lake shore.
From Nyanyana the nearest supplies, foodstuffs, fuel and other necessities are found at Kariba town, just a few minutes drive away. At Kariba, one will find most of the hotels, shops, the main harbours and several other conveniences.
Activities and Attractions
• Game viewing - visitors use their own vehicles for transport.
• Fishing - visitors bring their own fishing gear and boats.
• Guided walks
• Guided horse rides
• Scenic views
• Boat clubs
• Boat cruises - both day and night
• Nyaminyami tradition
• Islands spread out on the lake - There are 102 islands on the lake including: Fothergill, Spurwing, Msambakaruma, Rhino, 126, Long Island, Redcliff, Antelope, Zebra, Kings Camp, 155, Starvation Island, Lubangwa Island, Twin Sisters, Nemambere Island, Partridge Island, Whither Island, Paradise Island, Snake Island, Bed Island, Chete Island among others.
Why Visit Lake Kariba?
• The Park is rich in wildlife
• Beautiful well maintained accommodation
• The lake is the largest water body in Zimbabwe
• Wide variety of fish
• The history and folklore attached to the Lake
How to get to lake Kariba Recreational Park?
The Park stretches away from Kariba town and is accessible by all types of vehicles. By road from Harare along the Harare-Chirundu Road at Makuti you will turn at Makuti Hotel and a tarred road leads to Kariba town. If you are going to Nyanyana the turn-off to the camp is approximately 56 kilometres from Makuti and is sign posted. From this turn-off to the camp is 5,5 kilometres of dirt road. Kariba town is only 28 kilometres from the camp.


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The Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH) is a HUD-funded program whose goal, in part, is improving the energy efficiency of houses. So when PATH decided to build its first concept home to showcase its mission, it picked the best building technologies available, including insulated concrete forms, metal roofing, and spray foam insulation. For hot water needs, PATH rejected a traditional heater in favor of an on-demand tankless system.
According to the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), water heating is the third-largest expense in most homes, after conditioning the interior and operating major appliances. Because this accounts for 14 percent to 25 percent of the home's expenses, more building professionals are exploring alternatives to traditional hot water tanks. Their focus is squarely on tankless.
Unlike a traditional tank, which heats a reservoir of water 24 hours a day, an on-demand unit activates only as needed. When a hot water faucet is turned on, for example, cold water travels through a pipe into the unit, where a gas burner or electric element then heats the water. Louisville, Ky.-based manufacturer GE Consumer & Industrial estimates that a tankless device trims water heating costs by as much as 25 percent annually, compared with a standard 40-gallon tank. "Those savings are a result of eliminating standby losses—the energy lost from warmed water sitting in a tank," the company explains.
The benefits of tankless heaters extend beyond the pocketbook, however. They can deliver a continuous supply of water at a preset temperature, and manufacturers say a properly sized unit will supply hot water to multiple sources simultaneously. DOE reports that typical on-demand units provide hot water at a rate of 2 gallons to 5 gallons per minute, with gas-fired heaters producing higher flow rates than electric units. A traditional tank may run out of hot water, but a tankless unit, if pushed past its limit, will deliver hot water at the preset temperature (albeit at a reduced flow rate).
A tankless unit also offers a design benefit to architects hoping to maximize space in a mechanical room. Such systems are often no bigger than a small suitcase and are usually installed on an inside wall or on the outside of the house.
tanks a lot Tankless has become popular in recent years thanks, in part, to the green building movement and the push toward energy efficiency. In fact, Bob Hitchner, director of tankless sales in the Montgomery, Ala., office of Rheem Manufacturing Co., says the industry sold roughly 327,000 units in 2007—a 29 percent increase over the previous year. "A few years ago people viewed tankless as experimental, even though it's a proven technology that has been around awhile," he says. "But we have gone beyond the experimental stage now."
Hitchner says wider acceptance of tankless products is directly related to recent enhancements that have made the technology more palpable. Although tankless technology dates to the 1950s, "the big improvement came in the early '90s with electronic controls," he explains. "Before, the units were mechanically driven based on the movement of the water." Now, electronics read the temperature and flow of the water and calculate how fast and how high to heat it. The improvement, he adds, has led to a much more reliable product.
Architects seem to agree. Heidi Richardson, principal of Richardson Architects in Mill Valley, Calif., says she specs tankless water heaters "almost exclusively" because "they work really well, and they lower energy bills." Michael Rosner Blatt, principal of Los Angeles-based Fung + Blatt Architects, is also a fan. "We've been using tankless exclusively for the last five years," he acknowledges. "We also have one in our house." He says today's consumers seem to be better educated about the technology, noting that "a lot of clients ask us about it up front" and that "no one [now using it] has called back to complain."
A new generation of tankless units with added features could propel tankless to even greater acceptance. Rheem, for example, recently unveiled a 7.4-gallons-per-minute direct vent gas unit that draws makeup combustion air directly from outside rather than from inside the house, leading to better indoor air quality. Fountain Valley, Calif.-based Noritz America Corp. introduced the 531 series of compact units for apartments, condos, and townhouses. West Hatfield, Mass.-based Stiebel Eltron has upgraded its whole-house Tempra electric line with advanced microprocessor controls that eliminate water temperature deviations. And Peachtree City, Ga.-based Rinnai America Corp. has an LS Series that features a commercial-grade heat exchanger, enabling architects to specify the products for domestic hot water alone or for hot water and space heating. Other worthy offerings include products from Takagi Industrial Co. USA in Irvine, Calif.; Bosch USA in Farmington Hills, Mich.; GE; and Monitor Products in Princeton, N.J.
less is more? While a tankless heater may seem like a no-brainer, specing one requires consideration of a host of issues. Rheem, which claims to be the only manufacturer offering traditional and tankless units, recently launched SmarterHotWater.com as a tool for professionals interested in going tankless. "Being water heater-agnostic makes [us] a credible resource to help professionals sort out the claims and counterclaims about tank and tankless water heaters," Hitchner said in a release announcing the site.


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When you really think about it, good old fashioned camping is basically an outdoor version of housekeeping. As writer-humorist, Tim Dowling, puts it, "Camping is to living as cooking is to barbecuing. There is something satisfying about escaping from our reliance on infrastructure that turns the most tedious chore into an adventure. Suddenly making toast […]Read More
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'"Chapter 11 is necessary so that the buyer can get a court order giving them good title to the Sabres," said William Savino, chairman of the Damon & Morey law firm's Business Litigation and Insolvency Department. "The concern is not over the bankruptcy, that had to be filed, and is now filed. You want a creative deal that can be structured so that it is affordable for the government entities, yet good enough for the buyers so they can absorb the continuing operating loses that they will suffer."'
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Extension > Food > Food Safety > Preserving and Preparing > Fruits > How to Freeze Apple Juice, Whole Apples, Apple Slices and Apple Pies
How to Freeze Apple Juice, Whole Apples, Apple Slices and Apple Pies
Suitable Apples to Freeze
- Firm, crisp and ripe, free of bruises and decay.
- Apple varieties suitable for pie and sauce are good candidates for freezing like Golden Delicious, Rome Beauty, Jonathan and Granny Smith. Avoid apples that have a mealy texture, like Red Delicious.
- Wash apples in cold water.
- Peel.
- Cut them in quarters.
- Remove the core portion.
- Cut into slices.
To Prevent Browning
- Slice your apples into an ascorbic acid mixture. Make sure you follow the package directions. You can also mix ½ teaspoon Vitamin C in a quart of cold water.
- After you have soaked the apples in the ascorbic acid solution, drain them well and freeze using a dry pack or sugar syrup freezing method.
Dry Pack Freezing Method
- Place apples slices on a cookie sheet. Put in freezer.
- When they're solidly frozen, remove the slices with a spatula and pack in freezer plastic bags or plastic freezer containers.
Procedure to Freeze Pie Slices to Make an Apple Pie
- Place the sliced apples, sugar and spice mixture into an aluminum pie plate.
- Wrap with heavy duty foil.
- When ready to bake your pie, pop the frozen apple pie mixture out of the plate and slip directly onto the crust.
- Bake the completed apple pie at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes, then reduce the heat to 375 degrees for 30 to 45 minutes. Finish baking the pie until the crust is golden brown and apple mixture is bubbling.
How to Freeze Unsweetened Apple Juice or Sugar Syrup
- Make a syrup using two cups of sugar to four cups of water
- Add one-half teaspoon ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) to the sugar syrup mixture to prevent browning.
- Pour one-half to three-quarters cup of syrup over each pint of apple slices.
- Leave one-half to one-inch headspace in the freezer container to allow for expansion during freezing.
- Seal the containers, label and freeze.
Freezing Apples Whole With the Skins On
- Wash the whole apples, drain, core and dry.
- Place them in freezer bags and freeze.
- When you're ready to use them, run cold water over each frozen apple, just before peeling.
- Apples frozen whole can be used for pie, apple sauce or in other recipes that call for cooked apples.
Freezing Apples — National Center for Home Food Preservation
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Jennifer Vendemia, a psychology professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, is among the world's authorities on deception and what happens in the brain when people lie.
David Pogue, New York Times technology columnist and host of NOVA Science Now on PBS, put Vendemia's techniques to the test in late March. The show airs tonight (Oct. 17) at 10 p.m. on PBS.
Vendemia's research, largely funded by grants from the Department of Defense, maps the areas of the brain that are involved in deception, looking at the precise brain-wave activity that occurs at the moment a person decides to lie. She has worked with the DOD's Polygraph Institute since 2000.
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This no-bake dessert is considerably lighter but no less delicious than its cheesecake inspiration. Tangy Greek yogurt, sweet shredded coconut and unflavored gelatin take the place of a traditional cream cheese filling, and almonds and dates replace a butter-laden graham cracker crust.
Coconut Cheesefake
For the crust
16 pitted dates, coarsely chopped
2cups (skinless) slivered almonds
2tablespoons coconut oil (solidified)
For the filling
1cup coconut water
Juice from 1 lemon
1tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons (2 packets) unflavored powdered gelatin
2cups plain low-fat Greek-style yogurt
1½cups shredded sweetened coconut
2teaspoons vanilla extract
For the crust: Combine the dates, almonds and coconut oil in a food processor; pulse until well incorporated. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan; use a piece of wax paper if you don't want to get sticky hands. Wipe out the food processor bowl.
For the filling: Heat the coconut water in a microwave-safe bowl on high for a few seconds, until it is hot but not boiling. Add the lemon juice, then stir in the powdered gelatin until it has dissolved.
Combine the yogurt, coconut and vanilla extract in the food processor; pulse to blend, then add the gelatin mixture and puree until smooth. Pour on top of the crust, leveling the surface.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours and up to overnight.
To serve, dip a knife into very hot water before cutting each piece. Makes 10 to 12 servings.
Nutrition per serving (based on 12): 240 calories, 10 g protein, 19 g carbohydrates, 15 g fat, 6 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 40 mg sodium, 3 g dietary fiber, 14 g sugar.
Adapted by Sarah Waybright of WhyFoodWorks, from recipes at www.barerootgirl.com and www.bonappetit.com


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Posted by Vikrant in Digital Imaging on June 10, 2013
Lightroom 5 is now available as a standalone license and as part of Creative Cloud! Lightroom 5 is now available to try or buy on Adobe.com, and as a free update to Creative Cloud members. Lightroom 5 has all of your favorite features from Lightroom 5 beta including the Advanced Healing Brush, Upright, Radial Filter, Smart Previews, improved photo book creation, and slideshows that mix video and still images. The final version of Lightroom 5 also contains several new updates including more than 400 bug fixes, the ability to share photos using the Behance Publish Service and an expanded range on the Radial Filter's feather slider.
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'Things couldn't have gone much better for Paille in his final year of junior hockey. In addition to leading the Storm to the J. Ross Robertson Cup championship and a coveted berth in the Memorial Cup playdowns, Paille was the captain of the Canadian national team that returned home with the silver medal from the World Junior Hockey Championships in Helsinki, Finland. He capped it all off by signing a two-way contract with the Sabres that could earn him as much as $3 million over three years if he meets all of the benchmarks for bonuses.'
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Tom Beckett, who has the second longest (18) tenure of Yale Athletics Directors, has built top-notch facilities, bridged the relationship between Yale and New Haven, helped fill stadium seats and has brought some of the best coaches and student-athletes to campus.
The Builder
As Yale's 17th chief of athletics, Beckett has worked tirelessly to raise money for improvement projects, and his success has made the athletics facilities among the best in the country. The renovation of the Payne Whitney Gymnasium (Lanman Center, Israel Fitness Center, Brooks-Dwyer Weight Room, Brady Squash Center) was the first big job under the YUAD leader. The restoration of Yale Bowl (Class of 1954 Field, Kenney Center, Jensen Plaza) and Reese Stadium and the building of the McNay Family Sailing Center, Gilder Boathouse, Johnson Field and the Dewitt Family Softball Complex were other large projects during Beckett's tenure. Renovations on the world famous Course at Yale, Ingalls Rink and the Cullman-Heyman Tennis Center has brought those facilities to unprecedented levels. The installation of a banked track inside Coxe Cage named after Frank Shorter '69 was yet another successful endeavor.
The Leader
Yale has owned the No. 1 NCAA Academic Progress Rate Ranking for the last seven years. There has been comparable success on the field, including a school-record seven Ivy League titles in 2010-11. One of those belonged to the men's hockey team, which had Division I's top win percentage from 2008 to 2011 and was a victory away from the Frozen Four twice. National championships from women's squash (4), women's crew (4), lightweight crew (3) and women's sailing are other accomplishments under Beckett.
The Community Pillar
Beckett has made community involvement a high priority. His leadership in community endeavors helped create the award-winning Thomas W. Ford '42 Community Outreach Program, one that brings area youth to the campus for events such as the National Youth Sports Program and Yale Youth Days.
The Marketer
Beckett has opened the Yale Athletics doors to those outside the campus. It's no coincidence that attendance has increased dramatically since he arrived. The football team has been ranked among the top 10 Football Championship Subdivision schools in attendance almost every year since 1994 and led the nation in 2003. He implemented a Yale Corporate Partners Program and strengthened the broad-based friends of Yale Athletics group, the Ray Tompkins Associates. The primary beneficiaries of these endeavors are Yale undergraduates, who get free admission to all home contests.
The Trailblazer
Working closely with admissions, financial aid and head coaches, Beckett helped streamline the process required to recruit the best student-athletes while improving the relationship between athletics and those two departments.
The Seasoned Administrator
A 1968 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, Beckett earned three varsity letters in baseball and basketball, serving as the captain of the Panthers' 1968 baseball team. He earned a master's degree in education from his alma mater in 1972 and is a 1975 graduate of Harvard's Summer Institute of Life Science. Beckett played professional baseball in the San Francisco Giants' organization for five seasons before embarking on a career in college athletics. He coached at the University of Pittsburgh and Butler Community College (PA), and was an athletic administrator at San Jose State University before moving to Stanford, where he served from 1983 to 1994 as associate director of athletics. During his tenure at Stanford, Cardinal teams won 32 NCAA championships, and the program received seven NCAA "Champion of Champions" awards.
Beckett and his wife, Kim, reside in Guilford with their son, Alex.
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Post subject: SLF's "day off" mock. 2 Rounds w/ trades, FA too
Major FA signings (if left off, not important or re-signed.)
Alex Smith is cut, and signed by Arizona
Mike Vick signs with KC
Reggie Bush signs with Detroit
Dwayne Bowe sings with Miami
Greg Jennings signs with Minnesota
Mike Wallace signs with St. Louis
Jake Long signs with Indianapolis
Michael Johnson signs with Oakland
Cliff Avril signs with Jacksonville
Henry Melton signs with Carolina
Dashon Goldson signs with Baltimore
1. Kansas City Chiefs - Star Lotuleilei DT Utah
Im gonna stick with this one all the way to the draft. I think Reid, knowing it is a weak class, with draft the one blue chip prospect at an important position and go after a QB like Barkley to develop behind Vick, much like he did in Philly last year. Basically, starting back where he left off.
2. Jacksonville Jaguars - Geno Smith QB West Virginia
The Jags will jump all over Smith if he is here. I dont htink he would normally be the #1 QB taken, but the Jags are desperate for a franchise QB so they take the risk here.
3. Oakland Raiders - Jarvis Jones OLB Georgia
Having gotten a good DE from FA, the Raiders now look to add one of the premiere talents from CFB, in spite of his spinal condition. He should be good for the first 5 or 6 years of his career.
4. Philadelphia Eagles - Luke Joeckel OT Texas A&M
The Eagles will be looking to get more athletic on the offensive line, so they grab Joeckel, who is very athletic and a technitian at OT. He fits better at LT for the Kelly scheme than Peters, who should fit well at RT, with Herremans moving to guard.
5. Detroit Lions - Damontre Moore DE Texas A&M
The Lions biggest need is DE, so they take the top one on the board. Moore is a good fit for the Lions defense at DE, which calls for smaller guys you would typically see at OLB in the 3-4.
Tampa Bay trades their 1st and 2nd round picks to the Browns for their 1st pick
(The Bucs move up to fill a big need at CB. Last year they traded down for a Bama DB, this year they trade up for one)
6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Dee Millner CB Alabama
The Bucs biggest need is at CB, where they really have nothing right now with the (expected) Eric Wright bust.
7. Arizona Cardinals - Barkevious Mingo DE LSU
The Cards need an OT, but I dont think they will make the reach with a talent like Mingo on the board. He fills a big need, and has huge potential.
8. Buffalo Bills - Bjoern Werner DE Florida State
Mark Anderson was hurt all year and could be cut. The Bills dont have a whole lot of options, here, so they go with the BPA in Werner. A bit of an unconventional pick, but he should do well across from Super Mario.
9. New York Jets - Dion Jordan DE Oregon
The Jets have a big need at OLB, and Jordan fills that need while also being the BPA. He needs to improve his pass rush technique, but he has all the tools to be great, and is already superb in the things that most DE/OLB hybrids stuggle in.
St. Louis trades their 1st and 2nd round picks to Tennessee for their 1st and 4th round picks
10. St. Louis Rams - Eric Fisher OT Central Michigan
The Rams jump up to get a franchise LT for Sam BRadford. Saffold was great as a rookie, but it appears he would be better at RT. Moving Saffold over where he would be better and getting a guy that could be elite in Fisher drastically improves an area that was a huge weakness.
11. San Diego Chargers - Cordarrelle Patterson WR Tennessee
The Chargers biggest needs cant be filled here, so they grab the top playmaker on the board. I think Patterson will shoot up boards with combine and workouts, and the Chargers will love what he can do on their offense. He is already a great playmaker with the ball his hands, and has all the tools to be a great route runner.
12. Miami Dolphins - Chance Warmack G Alabama
Like the Chargers, the Dolphins cant fill any huge pressing needs here, so they take one of the few blue-chip prospects. Warmack will likely be the best G in the game, and pairing him with Pouncey gives the Dolphins a lot of force in the middle.
13. Cleveland Browns - Sam Montgomery DE LSU
The Browns moved down to get back that missing 2nd round pick and still get a great DE prospect. Montgomery would have gone higher if it were not for all the good DE prospects at the top of this draft.
14. Carolina Panthers - Jonathon Hankins DT Ohio State
The Panthers have two very good DEs, but they have nothing of value in the middle. If they sign Melton and take Hankins, their D-line instantly becomes one of the best in the league.
15. New Orleans Saints - Ezekhial Ansah DE BYU
The Saints grab Ansah, hoping he can be the next JPP. They needa premiere pass rusher to compliment their fast-scoring offense.
16. Tennessee Titans - Sheldon Richardson DT Missouri
The Titans move down and still fill their biggest need. Great value here. Richardson paired with Casey gives them a solid middle, and that goes well with Morgan, who hopefully stays healthy to fulfill his potential.
Indianapolis trades their 1st, 3rd, and 4th round picks to Pittsburgh for their 1st and 6th round picks
17. Indianapolis Colts - Jonathon Banks CB Mississippi State
The Colts move up to ensure they get a CB, where they were very weak, last year.
18. Dallas Cowboys - Jonathon Jenkins DT Georgia
The Cowboys want to move Ratliff away from the NT spot so he can get back to what he does best, and let Jenkins fill the role of gap-filler. Great fit at either NT in the 3-4 or 4-3.
19. New York Giants - Alec Ogeltree ILB Georgia
The Giants defense was not what it usually is. They need an ILB, because what they had last year really lacked and hurt the defense.
20. Chicago Bears - Kawaan Short DT Purdue
I dont think the BEars will be able to keep Melton because he will want a huge contract, and they already have tons of money tied up in players. So, they take Short to fill the void.
21. Cincinatti Bengals - Manti Teo LB Notre Dame
The Bengals have never been afraid to take risky prospect. As the smoke settles with the Teo story, I dont htink it will kill his stock. A team like Cincy who has ignored prospects with off-the field concerns is most likely to take him in the 1st.
22. St. Louis Rams - Matt Elam S Florida
Elam isnt the biggest, but he was a star for the Florida defense. The hype will build around him coming up to the draft, and he will establish himself as the #1 S in the draft. The Rams have a huge need at S, and Elam will fill that. Possible DROY candidate, IMO.
23. Minnesota Vikings - Keenan Allen WR Cal
The Vikings already added Jennings in my FA mock, but they need another WR if they want Ponder to prove he isnt a bust.
24. Pittsburgh Steelers - Kevin Minter ILB LSU
The Steelers move back to get better value on Minter, who I think could be a great ILB. With a team like the Steelers, he will excel, and become one of hte top LBs in the game.
Buffalo trades their 2nd round pick and 1st pick next year to the Seahawks for their 1st pick
25. Buffalo Bills - Tyler Wilson QB Arkansas
Buddy Nix shows his hand, and he made it pretty obvious he plans on getting a franchise QB. Here, I have them being the team making the big trade to get their QB. Wilson could have been the #1 pick, but he and his team struggled for a variety of reasons.
26. Green Bay Packers - Eddie Lacy RB Alabama
The Packers had a carousel of RBs last year, so I think they grab one here to shore that up. I think Lacy will be a steal, here. He will be a star, which sucks for me, as a Lions fan.
27. Houston Texans - Mike Glennon QB NC State
This will be the shocker pick of the draft. I think the Texans will decide that Schaub isnt the guy to get them to the Super Bowl, so they draft the QB with the most potential in the draft. Having Schaub there allows them to sit Glennon and have him refine his game, which needs a lot of tweaks.
28. Denver Broncos - Shariff Floyd DT Florida
The Broncos want to get younger at DT, so they get Floyd, who looks like he will be a solid DT. Pairing him is Wolfe and Miller on the outside gives them a good young core.
Detroit trades their 2nd and 4th round picks to the Pats for their 1st pick
29. Detroit Lions - Tavon Austin WR West Virginia
The Lions continue the trend of taking playmakers by trading up for Austin, who is the most explosive WR/RB hybrid type in this draft. He will fill the Best role, except he wont be stupidly forced to run up the middle.
30. Atlanta Falcons - Alex Okafer DE Texas
The Falcons need a DE because Abraham got a bad injury and Edwards was an obvious bust. I dont see Okafer being a star, but he should be a very solid starter at DE for the Falcons.
31. Baltimore Ravens - Jonathon Cooper C North Carolina
The Ravens will need to replace Birk, so they take Cooper, who was a force for the Tar Heels last year. I dont understand how UNC isnt a top team every year with all the pro talent they churn out.
32. San Fransisco 49ers - Xavier Rhodes CB Florida State
The 49ers CBs got exposed late in the season, so they take Rhodes, who, to me, scream Nnamdi Asomugha. Probably wont be that good, but the 49ers have turned a lot of their draftees into stars, lately.
33. Jacksonville Jaguars - David Amerson CB NC State
The Jags look to improve on the secondary with not good LBs or DEs on the board. Amerson was a bit of a dissapointment, but his measurables cannot be denied. He has a lot of potential at either CB or S.
34. Kansas City Chiefs - Matt Barkley QB USC
Here he is, the KC version of Nick Foles, but IMO better. Give Barkley a good O-line, which the Chiefs have (assuming Albert stays). He will probably take the job from Vick midway through the year.
35. Philadelphia Eagles - Jordan Poyer CB Oregon State
The Eagles CBs are a big question mark, so they add Poyer to the mix, who is very consistent and solid, something the Eagles need to get more of.
36. New England Patriots - Justin Hunter WR Tennessee
The Pats move down to get better value on Hunter. They need to add a solid WR for Tom Brady.
37. Cincinatti Bengals - Margus Hunt DE SMU
The Bengals replace one freak athlete with another. Hunt is a project, but could be really good, and the Bengals have shown they are very good at developing raw talent on the D-line.
San Diego trades their 2nd and 3rd round picks to the Cardinals for their 2nd pick
38. San Diego Chargers - Justin Pugh OT Syracuse
Pugh isnt rated as high, but there I think he will go higher than many think. The Chargers are desperate for new OTs, so I think they move up to ensure they get him.
39. New York Jets - Ryan Nassib QB Syracuse
The Jets get a QB to compete with the Sanchize. Nassib doesnt have a huge ceiling, but could be a top 10-15 QB in the NFL. I expect him to take over at QB 6 or so weeks in.
40. Tennessee Titans - Kenny Vaccaro S Texas
The Titans need safeties really bad, so they take the top one on the board.
41. Seattle Seahawks - Terrance Williams WR Baylor
The Seahawks dont have a lot of needs, so they go BPA here. It never hurt to add another dynamic downfield target.
42. Miami Dolphins - Oday Adobushi OT Virginia
The Dolphins need to replace Long at LT, so they take the underrated Adobushi. He was great for Virginia, at should start right away.
43. Cleveland Browns - Tyler BRay QB Tennessee
The Browns use their extra 2nd rounder to get a QB with huge potential. A QB guru like Chud will love to work with him.
44. Carolina Panthers - Logan Ryan CB Rutgers
The Panthers are re-tooling the defense, this time adressing CB, where they really lack any reliable starters.
45. Arizona Cardinals - Chris Faulk OT LSU
The Cards now look to fill a huge weakness. Faulk has injury conerns, but if a 1st round talent at LT.
46. Tennessee Titans - Barrett Jones C Alabama
The Titans need to improve on the inside, so they take the most versitale guy in the draft on the line. Jones was a force for great RBs like Ingram, Richardson, and Lacy, and the Titans hope he can have a big impact for CJ2K.
47. Dallas Cowboys - Dallas Thomas G Tennessee
The Cowboys want to get more push in the inside, so they take a big guy to plug in at guard.
48. Pittsburgh Steelers - Chase Thomas OLB Stanford
The Steelers continue re-tooling the LB corps, hoping Thomas can eventually take the place of Harrison.
Houston trades their 2nd and 3rd round picks to the Giants for their 2nd and 6th round picks
49. Houston Texans - Deandre Hopkins WR Clemson
Houston trades up to get a WR opposite Andre Johnson, which they have needed forever.
50. Chicago Bears - Sylvester Williams DT North Carolina
The Bears double dip at DT, hoping to really bolster the middle of their defense.
51. Washington Redskins - Robert Woods WR USC
The Skins continue to build around RGIII, giving him a dynamic WR who could have gone top 20 if his QB hadnt struggled so much.
52. Minnesota Vikings - Larry Warford G Kentucky
The Vikes decide to improve a strength, upgrading one guard spot to help AD even more. Look out for another historical season. UGH.
53. Cincinatti Bengals - Da'Rick Rodgers WR Tenn Tech
Again the Bengals ignore a character concern, taking Rodgers, who will be a great compliment to Green and Sanu.
54. Miami Dolphins - Zach Ertz TE Stanford
The Dolphins add another weapon for Tannehill, giving him a dynamic TE, which their offense lacks.
Arizona trades their 3rd round pick and 2nd rounder next year to the Packers for their 2nd pick
55. Arizona Cardinals - Landry Jones QB Oklahoma
Slight shocker, but the Cards cant expect Alex Smith to be a long term solution at QB. Jones was once a candidate for a top 10 pick, and he has the tools. He could challenge Smith right out of the gate.
56. Seattle Seahawks - Tank Carradine DE Florida State
Clemons had a serious injury, so the Hawks need to prepare for the worst.
57. New York Giants - Brandon Jenkins DE Florida State
The Giants are going to want to replace Umenyora's spot in the DE rotation. Jenkins had an injury, but he is still a great athlete at DE.
58. Denver Broncos - John Simon DE Ohio State
The Broncos continue getting younger on the D-line, adding simon, who could take over for Dumerville.
59. New England Patriots - Baccari Rambo S Georgia
The Pats bolster the secondary, which has been weak at S. Rambo just gives me the vibe of a guy that could be a star in New England.
60. Baltimore Ravens - Desmond Trufant CB Washington
BPA pick, here, the Ravens continue the youth movement on defense.
61. San Fransisco 49ers - Tony Jefferson S Oklahoma
The 49ers are going to need to replace Goldson. Jefferson will compete for that job.
Silver&Black88 wrote:
Trestman is a great coach but Cutler is already a pouty overconfident poo flinger. What more can he do with him?
Get him to fling poo more accurately and make better decisions when flinging it?
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Not a fan of this scenario for the Cardinals
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Give the Jets Zac Dysert in the second.
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Give the Jets Zac Dysert in the second.
Why? I know you like him (well, Iassume, considering he in your sig), but based on opinions from scouts and draft niks, I dont see any reason he will be taken over Nassib.
Silver&Black88 wrote:
Trestman is a great coach but Cutler is already a pouty overconfident poo flinger. What more can he do with him?
Get him to fling poo more accurately and make better decisions when flinging it?
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LuckyNumber11 wrote:
Not a fan of this scenario for the Cardinals
I actually originally had them trading up for Bray, but I accidently put Nassib twice, so I had to move Bray up. At that point, I just didnt realy like taking it out, so I just threw Jones in there. You can pretend it doesnt happen, if you like.
Silver&Black88 wrote:
Trestman is a great coach but Cutler is already a pouty overconfident poo flinger. What more can he do with him?
Get him to fling poo more accurately and make better decisions when flinging it?
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With a WR crew of Harvin-Jennings-Wright + set before the draft:
I would take Kevin Minter (MLB) and Larry Warford (OG) ... lets not forget that this would be 2 gareentee starters positions here. IF we got Jennings, the need for WR drops a bit and MLB/OG/DT become more important needs to be addressed with higher picks on the balance of probabilies
So basically Pits traded down in the 1st round to try and get Minter later but were not successful. It happens.
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Great Titans Picks!
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I really don't want Vick in KC.
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I'll pass on Greg Jennings... He's gonna be 30 @ the start of next season and i'd rather have my Vikings go after someone who's best years aren't behind them... #youthmovement!
1 victor Cruz
2 mike Wallace
3 dwayne bowe
any one of those, in that order, fills the WR need along with your selection in the first round.
Andy levitre
With the amount of cap space the Vikings will have next season there will be no reason why they wouldn't be able to get two top tier free agents @ their top two offensive (needs) spots and still extend harvin a new deal!!
Offensive line/weapons are a must for Ponder's development/AD's record breaking life.
RD 1 keenan Allen -between, let's say, victor Cruz, Kyle Rudolph, AD, a contract happy harvin and the addition of allen they should have plenty of weapons for ponder.
RD 2 with Andy levitre added I would go BPA (defensively) DT then CB then S. Kawann short, David amerson, TJ macdonald. There'd be no reason why the Vikes. Wouldn't trade back up into the 1st round again like last year to address this need.
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I'll be shocked if Michael Johnson gets out of Cincy. He'll either sign a long term deal or get franchised.
I'd be thrilled with Te'o at 21
With Michael Johnson still here I doubt we take a DE early, even if Johnson was gone, Kenny Vaccaro is an easy pick there.
I could see the Bengals taking a WR early as long as the value is there.
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We trade a first, third, and fourth to move up SEVEN SPOTS????
And address an area that can easily be filled in free agency?
And we sign an overrated LT who will cost much more that he is worth?
And on top if that the Chiefs sign another awful WB and draft another DL.
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Great trade IMO land great picks but I'd change the Jones pick. IMO he'll be a center in the NFL and the Titans will most likely resign their center Fernando Velasco who played very good last season in his first year as starter. I'd go with Larry Warford instead.
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I don't expect such a thing to happen but I would LOVE the Steelers to be able to trade down and get an extra 3rd and 4th and still get Minter.
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Bobikus wrote:
I don't expect such a thing to happen but I would LOVE the Steelers to be able to trade down and get an extra 3rd and 4th and still get Minter.
Well it won't, that's completely unrealistic.
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Wow, HOMER trade much ?
Buffalo has to trade #8 in the 2nd rd + 1st next year for #25 yet YOUR Lions trade #5 in the 2nd rd + a FOURTH for #29...that's just 4 picks later.....how equitable is that ????
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Dierks Bentley is adding another stop to his already busy schedule. The country star is set to join the ladies of "The View" on Friday as a guest co-host.
Dierks will also introduce his latest single by giving the song's debut performance on the show. The singer is currently on his "Locked & Reloaded" tour with Miranda Lambert, and following his appearance on "The View" he'll meet up with Lambert for a show in Philadelphia Friday night.
Bentley is gearing up for the release of his next album, Riser, which is due later this year. "The View" airs on ABC weekday mornings at 11:00 a.m. Eastern.


description: They might be the world's smallest monkeys, but these little creatures are ready to rumble when dinner is on the line. A rival group's tree looks inviting; time for a clash of the (tiny) primates.

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A different type of killer stalks the treetops of the Amazon.
It is ravenous, relentless and without pity...the pygmy marmoset.
It may look like four ounces of "cute and fluffy," but the world's smallest monkey is no plaything.
It can leap 15 feet in a single bound and move along the slightest of branches to snatch its prey.
Insects, though, are merely an afternoon protein boost.
This family of marmosets gets its main meal from a bump-covered tree.
The bumps are scar tissue, built up over months of daily attacks by these vicious sap-suckers.
The marmosets feed mostly on gum.
Using specially adapted teeth and claws, they rip open the freshly covered wounds and keep the sap flowing...until the tree is too scarred to provide any longer.
Then they'll move on to fresh territory that's inhabited by other marmosets.
Marmoset families are like the Hatfields and McCoys and don't take lightly to interlopers.
The incoming Hatfields invade the McCoys turf, itching for a fix.
The McCoys retreat to a nearby tree.
They watch helplessly as the newcomers raid their stash.
Chirping and scent-marking, the parents gather up their frightened young and launch a counter-attack.
The Hatfields are forced to flee.
The sweet nectar of success.
They may look cute, but don't get between a marmoset and its gum.


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Product Description
Gendarme Green is an exhilarating and fresh herbal tonic fragrance blend of Basil and Citrus notes. A very wearable scent for both men and women. Never over-powering and full of energy, the cucumber, basil and spice work so well together, and the lasting power is a complete surprise. Available in a 1.7 oz. & 6 oz. Spray Can