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Posted: 29 January 2007 at 4:07pm
Some sad facts, some mad frothing...
Having made a limited tour in the Empire of Morocco a few years since, I
am enabled to appreciate the information imparted to us by the lamented
Richardson, and am desirous of adding a few observations of my own
the present state of affairs in that part of the African Continent.
The following work of the indefatigable traveller demands, at the
present moment, a more than ordinary share of public attention, in
consequence of the momentous events now passing in the Straits of
Gibraltar, where the presence of powerful armaments entails on the
Governor of our great rock-fortress, a duty of some delicacy, situated
as he now is in close proximity to three belligerent powers, all of whom
are at peace with Great Britain. But distinguished alike for common
sense and professional ability, Sir William Codrington, it is to be
hoped, will steer clear of the follies committed by Sir Robert Wilson in
1844, and will command respect for the British name, without provoking
bitter feelings between ourselves, and our French and Spanish
It is scarcely possible that either France or Spain can contemplate the
conquest of the entire Empire of Morocco, as the result of the present
impending crisis, the superficial extent of the territory being 219,420
square miles, and the population nearly 8,000,000, [1] of which a large
proportion live in a state of perpetual warfare, occupying inaccessible
mountain fastnesses, from whence they only descend to the plains for the
sake of plunder. The inhabitants may be classified as follows: 4,000,000
Moors and Arabs; 2,000,000 Berbers; 500,000 Jews, and the remainder
of the Negro race. The regular Army consists of less than thirty
thousand men, but every Arab is an expert irregular horseman, and the
Berbers make good foot-soldiers.
These indeed are, in ordinary times, rarely to be depended on by the
Emperor, but so powerful an incentive is religious fanaticism that, were
he to raise the standard of the Holy War, a large Army would quickly
rally around him, deficient perhaps in discipline, yet living by
plunder, and marching without the encumbrance of baggage, it would
a formidable opponent.
Let us, however, suppose, that the present action of France and Spain
should result in the subversion of the atrocious system of Government
practised in Morocco: a guarantee from the conquerors that our existing
commercial privileges should be respected, would alone be required to
ensure the protection of our interests, and what an extended field would
the facilities for penetrating into the interior open to us! We must
also remember that Napoleon III. in heart, is a free-trader; and, should
Destiny ever appoint him the arbiter of Morocco, the protectionist
pressure of a certain deluded class in France would be impotent against
his policy in Western Barbary, a country perhaps more hostile to the
European than China. Sailors and others, who have had the misfortune to
be cast on the inhospitable shore of Northern Africa, have been sent far
inland into slavery to drag out a miserable existence; and, at this
moment, there are many white Christian slaves in the southern and
eastern provinces of the Empire.
Should the war not result in conquest, the least we have a right to
expect, is that toleration should be forced upon the Moors, and that
European capital and labour should be allowed a free development
throughout their Empire. A flourishing trade would soon spring up,
nature having blessed Barbary with an excellent soil and climate,
besides vast mineral wealth in its mountains; lead, copper, and antimony
are found in them. The plains produce corn, rice, and indigo; the
forests of cedar, ilex, cork, and olive-trees are scattered over a vast
extent, and contain antelopes, wild bears, and other species of game;
Barbary also possesses an excellent breed of horses. The principal
manufactures are leather, shawls and carpets.
England has, but a short time since, succeeded in emancipating her
Jewish brethren from their few remaining disabilities; an opportunity
may now be at hand, of ameliorating the condition of those in the Empire
of Morocco, who are forced to submit to a grinding persecution, and are
merely tolerated because they are useful. They supply many wants of the
Moorish population; are the best, and in many handicrafts, the only
artificers, and are much employed by the government in financial
occupations. They are compelled to occupy a distinct quarter of the town
they inhabit; are permitted only to wear black garments, are forbidden
to ride, the horse being considered too noble an animal to carry a Jew,
and are forced to take off their shoes on passing a mosque. Even the
little Moorish boys strike and ill-treat them in various ways, and the
slightest attempt at retaliation was formerly punished with death, and
would now be visited with the bastinado. They are more heavily taxed
than any other class, and special contributions are often levied on
Alas! why should we respect the national existence of any community of
Mahometans? Have we effaced from our memory their treachery and
cruelty in India; their utter worthlessness in Turkey; their neglect in
taking advantage of the richness with which nature has blest the
countries in their possession; and their conquest from Christendom of
one of the fairest portions of Europe.
Civilization cries aloud for retribution on a race whose religion
teaches them to regard us as "dogs." Surely, far from protecting and
cherishing, we should hunt them out of the fair lands they occupy, and
force them back on the deserts which vomited them forth on our
ten centuries ago. Brief periods of glory at Bagdad, Cairo, and Granada,
should not protect those who are now slaves to the lowest vices that
degrade human nature. No administrative reforms are at all practicable;
their moral maladies have attacked the vital element; the sole cure is
conquest, and the substitution of Christian Governments in Northern
Africa, and Turkey in Europe and Asia. Russia, France, Austria, Greece,
and Spain are weary of the excesses of their savage neighbours; none can
be honestly inclined to stay their avenging swords.
I have, in these prefatory remarks, extracted a few particulars from the
short chapter on Morocco, contained in my work on the "French in
Africa," and in advocating a crusade against the Mahometan races, I
believe I am recording the sentiments of millions of Europeans.
It now only remains for me to give expression to that universal feeling
of regret which prevails among my countrymen at the untimely fate of
poor Richardson, and to offer my congratulations that he has bequeathed
to us so pleasing an addition to his former works as the following
narrative of his "Travels in Morocco."
Author of "The French in Africa."
Army and Navy Club,
November, 1859.
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Found: Angela Cooke of Branford wrote, " I went to the Greek Olive Restaurant on Long Wharf in New Haven. I ordered the Cod Fish Papillote; it was superb. It seems to contain parsley, scallions, capers and lemon served on rice pilaf. I would love to have this recipe."
Angela, chef Kam Tom and owners Anna and Tony Antonakis were happy to share the recipe. In business for 10 years at 402 Sargent Drive in New Haven (the former Howard Johnson's location), this is not the Antonakises' first restaurant. They owned Roberto's on State and Court streets for 11 years and Tony's International, which was located under the Air Rights Garage.
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the restaurant, www.thegreekolive.com, is known for its Mediterranean-style cuisine as well as burgers, breakfast served all day and pastries made in-house.
"En papillote" is usually used for cooking fish or vegetables. In French, it means in parchment. The ingredients are placed into a folded piece of parchment paper and baked, although I have seen paper bags being used or aluminum foil, as shown in the Greek Olive recipe.
Cod Fish Papillote
1 pound fresh Atlantic cod
Salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
¼ cup white wine
1/3 cup Kalamata olives, seeded and halved
2 tablespoons capers
1 Bermuda or red onion, sliced thin
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped, or 1/3 tablespoon dried 1 tablespoon butter
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Pat cod dry. Lightly season with salt and pepper. Coat a large piece of aluminum foil (or you can make 4 individual "packages" rather than dividing to serve), enough to encase the fish with olive oil. Place cod on foil. Fold sides of foil up so liquids don't run. Pour lemon juice and wine over fish, top with olives, capers, onions and oregano. Top with small pieces of butter. Seal foil around the ingredients. Bake for 10 minutes or until desired doneness. Remove from foil, saving the juices and serve over rice. Pour juices over each portion. Splash with olive oil. Makes 4 servings.
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Blind Wine Tasting Class: 7 p.m., Jan. 22, Barcelona, 155 Temple St., New Haven, 203-848-3000. Reservations required, http://www.localwineevents.com/events/detail/501203/new-haven-blind-wine-tasting-class, $50 plus tax and gratuity. Wine and Spirits Director Gretchen Thomas will teach the secrets to tasting blindly and attendees will get to participate in a real blind tasting. Wine-friendly tapas will be served by Chef Frank Proto to accompany the mystery wines.
Indoor Winter Farmer's Market: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturdays through April 26, Metropolitan Business Academy, 115 Water St., New Haven. 203-773-3736.
Chocolate World Expo: 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Jan. 26., Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, 10 N. Water St. Norwalk, $15 adults, $10 children 3-12 years old, www.chocolateworldexpo.com. Thirty-five local and regional vendors will offer free tastings and sales of their delicious and decadent chocolates, baked goods, gelato and specialty foods. Cooking demonstrations using chocolate will be led by celebrity chef Barret Beyer (Fox TV's "Hell's Kitchen") at noon, 2, 4 & 6 p.m.; and by executive chef Lawrence Rosenberg, cookbook author and owner of Bacon Bites, at 1, 3 & 5 p.m. Admission includes Chocolate World Expo admission, all aquarium exhibits, the cooking demonstrations and Marc Salem mentalist shows.
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Certain characteristics of patients are looked at to determine if they are eligible for robotic surgery.
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On Monday, a deal struck between Iran and six world powers regarding the Islamic Republic's contested nuclear program will begin.
Here's a look at the terms of the deal, as recently announced by the White House:
What Iran has committed to do:
-Halt production of near 20 percent enriched uranium and disable the centrifuge process used to produce it.
-Start neutralizing its near 20 percent enriched uranium stockpile.
-Refrain from enriching uranium in nearly half of the installed centrifuges at its Natanz site and three-quarters of installed centrifuges at its Fordow site.
-Limit centrifuge production to what's needed to replace damaged machines.
-Refrain from building additional enrichment facilities or advancing research and development of enrichment.
-Refrain from commissioning, fueling or adding reactor components to its Arak reactor, and halt the production and additional testing of fuel for the reactor.
-Refrain from building a facility capable of reprocessing, which would allow Iran to separate out plutonium, which could be used to make nuclear bombs.
If Iran keeps its end of the bargain, the six nations and the EU have committed to:
-Suspend implementation of sanctions on Iran's petrochemical exports and sanctions on goods imported for use in its automotive industry.
-Suspend sanctions on Iran's import and export of gold and other precious metals.
-Pause efforts to further curtail Iranian crude oil purchases by six economies.
-Free up Iranian money to help pay the educational costs of young Iranians, many of whom are attending U.S. colleges and universities.
-Raises tenfold the ceilings for money transfers to and from Iran.
-Take actions to ease Iran's access to $4.2 billion in restricted Iranian funds in several installments.


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Britney Spears Releases 'New' Perfume + Announces Lingerie Line [PHOTO]by Mandi Salerno | PopCrush
Britney Spears is adding another fragrance to her perfume repertoire, a repackaging of her 2005 scent Fantasy.
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We're not sure about fearless, but from the sounds of the ingredients it'll definitely make us hungry!
Of course, if you smell sexy, you'll want to look sexy to match. Britney has got you covered on that front, too. Earlier today she posted an ad on Facebook featuring herself dressed in little black lingerie. She wrote, "Coming very soon… The Intimate Collection, by yours truly. http://www.intimatebritneyspears.com/ Just a peek at what's to come. xo." It seems like we'll soon have the chance to rock some Britney-designed bras!
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Sunday, 30 October 2011
Naughty Thoughts
"The easiest way to become a faster runner in the next 7 weeks may be simply to lose weight"
Running for two hours a day every day with a baby jogger at a slow pace is just not going to get me into better shape. So what about a crash diet?
As of this morning I'm 52.2 kg. I'm actually happy with that. If I go much lower, I'll be the annoying skinny woman who always has to wear a sweatshirt while working out slowly on the elliptical. Once you get to the point you can fit your thigh in an "ok" hand sign, you'll no longer be able to run an ultra (I guess I'm pretty far form that).
This weekend I was alone with the two kids. And I caved: I got a babysitter. I guess I have resolved that it's better to spend money and get an intense workout than to rely on anorexia to get faster. Here was the agenda for the morning:
-run to gym (1 mile)
-spinning for one hour (35 minutes over 80% max pulse. Hear me out: spinning in the US does not hold a candle to spinning in Denmark. You make yourself sick with exhaustion here simply because your pulse is being continually monitored and is on display in front of the room for everyone to see, so once you start lagging, everyone knows - and 35 minutes over 80%, at times over 90%, max pulse is NOT easy! I say this so you know how totally hard core I am.)
-I then attempted to simulate a sprint triathlon transition by changing my shoes and jumping on a treadmill (this WAS interrupted by cleaning my bike off). I ran a 1km warm-up (that was dumb in retrospect, if I were trying to simulate a triathlon) and then forced out a 5k in 22:14. Holy cow. It was great. I could hardly move. But I had a little time before
-CX works, so I hopped on the stair climber and then went to the class.
A killer wokout with 30 minutes of core afterwards. Much better than sitting around trying not to eat.
For those of you hoping for other sorts of naughty thoughts: don't worry, I have those, too.
Remember my love for Andy Schleck? Well, after seeing this picture, I felt a little, well, betrayed...
And Enrique Iglesias hasn't made any new songs lately.
So while I was running the 5k on the mill, I fell for a figure skater: Adam Rippon.
The fact that he missed a few landings at the ISU championships in Canada today made me like him all the more. (let's ignore the fact he must be half my age)
See SR, this is what your weekends on call do to me!
And it is a good thing I have a soft spot for boys who like girls. Yesterday, a woman came up to The Lorax, Mattias and me and said "what a cute baby! And that must be her older sister!" Oh, my. Where to begin? Nevermind the fact Mattias was in blue and The Lorax in Spiderman. The thing is, this is not the first but the 10th time it has happened and soon The Lorax will be embarrassed.
You judge for yourselves. They look like boys to me. (taken 10 minutes ago)
Okay, so maybe it is time to make an appointment for a haircut.
I've owed you a song for a long time. I have no new running songs. But I like this song (it's nice):
Diamond Heart by Active Child
13 comments:
- mmmonyka said...
That's mean. You just broke my heart showing me that picture.
Now I need to go find me a different platonic love object. I am thinking someone German and at least 5 years younger than me.
- 30 October 2011 at 17:10
- DDitlev said...
I'm GLAD you went for the baby sitter option :) I'm sure that SR are too. Most men like girls that look like girls .. fast or not ;)
I must admit I was a little curious about that title ;) Welcome back to Denmark by the way!
Love those pics :)
- 30 October 2011 at 19:39
- Kirsten said...
Don't even DARE to go there - thinking that loosing weight is the solution for anything in this world!! We have both learned that it's not!
Babysitters are awsome and much more efficient.
- 31 October 2011 at 09:42
- SteveQ said...
If you follow the two cyclists' eyes, they're actually looking at something on the ground. Women! Always thinking men are staring at women, when we're actually um, er, are those real?
- 31 October 2011 at 17:04
- Diana said...
You know, I was wondering how you have been able to get so many runs in with a baby. I barely have enough alone time to take out the trash, let alone get in a nice solid run.
Agreed, a babysitter is a much better choice than going on a crazy diet. Unhealthy eating habits are not the answer and will not make you a better runner.
I don't think your kids look like girls. My daughter gets mistaken for a boy all the time because she isn't constantly dressed in pink. Kids usually just look like kids to me. Your children are just adorable! Love the wide-eyed Mattias pic!
- 31 October 2011 at 17:34
- Danni said...
Glad you're thinking twice about anorexia as a training plan. Base building with 1-2 speed workouts a week (which easily take less than an hour) would probably be totally sufficient.
- 31 October 2011 at 17:44
Gorgeous photos! As always, awed by your discipline. A question: I know you've probably shared this before, but what's your plan for speed work?
- 31 October 2011 at 18:17
- SteveQ said...
Adam Rippon? But you already have little boys to take care of! I just posted about my fondness for writer/chef Melissa Clark; my taste remains the same.
- 1 November 2011 at 19:02
- Ana-Maria RunTriLive said...
This made me laugh, thanks for that.
My 6 year old looks a lot like yours. When he was younger people would frequently mistake him for a girl. OK, yes, I also sometimes dressed him in girly colors...
I always took that as a compliment that he is very cute (as is yours), but he absolutely hated it. And now at 6, everything that is not blue or green, or that is a bit soft, is "girly". Grr
- 2 November 2011 at 13:37
- sea legs girl said...
Sandhya - I wish I could make a plan. It's all about fitting in what I can with little Mattias. Yesterday, for example, I got 3 x 1 mile intervals in before he started crying.
- 3 November 2011 at 07:45
- SteveQ said...
The song I sort-of ran to today: "Minneapolis" by Mark Mallman.
- 3 November 2011 at 18:22
- Brianne said...
Gosh that Mattias is cute, and I don't normally say that about babies under 5 months old. My daughter, age 1, got referred to as "he" several times the other day despite pink sneakers and a PONYTAIL on top of her head so don't feel bad. Apparently some people think a brown coat and green pants means boy despite the presence of other obvious clues.
- 4 November 2011 at 02:26
- heather said...
Oh, that used to happen to my brother and me when we were really little. People would mistake him for a girl because he really needed a haircut (was dressed like a boy, though!) and would say things like "oh what sweet little girls! they look so alike!" I don't know if he remembers that - he must have been 3 or 4 at the time - but I've always wondered if it bothered him :)
Anyway - good for you for going with a sensible training plan! Whenever I get in the mindset of "I should lose weight so I can run faster", it's usually when I *already* weigh about as little as I healthily can (for me, about 127 lbs, I'm 5'10"). I just tell myself no, you don't need to eat less, you need to run faster :)
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. -– As presenting sponsor of the 72nd Senior PGA Championship, KitchenAid recently announced activation plans during the Championship to be held May 24-29, at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Ky. KitchenAid, one of America's best-known brands, will support its sponsorship through various programs to reach customers, golfers and cooking enthusiasts. These programs include an exciting on-course fan experience at the KitchenAid Fairway Club, which explores culinary arts and golf and features celebrity chef appearances, interactive cooking and product demonstrations, technology-enabled golf skills tests and much more.
As part of its sponsorship, KitchenAid also developed a consumer sweepstakes program. The KitchenAid Make the Cut Sweepstakes grand prize will be a "dream kitchen" complete with KitchenAid appliances and other accessories. Following the third round of play, five first-place sweepstakes winners will receive two tickets to an exclusive dinner prepared by celebrity chef Michael Symon in the KitchenAid Fairway Club. Sweepstakes details can be found by visiting www.kitchenaidsweeps.com.
"KitchenAid and The PGA represent the idea of bringing people together to share common experiences," said Deb O'Connor, senior manager of brand experience for KitchenAid. "Great golf and great food are a good combination, and through this sponsorship we expect to connect golf and culinary experiences in exciting and engaging ways that golf fans have never before experienced."
Also during the Championship, KitchenAid will entertain its customers through participation in Senior PGA Championship Pro-Am events, access to the KitchenAid hospitality suite and special product demonstrations at the Consumer Engagement Center.
"The PGA of America is thrilled to partner with KitchenAid to provide an exciting experience for fan's attending this year's Championship," said PGA of America President Allen Wronowski. "These events will only enhance what is the most historic and prestigious Championship in senior golf."
In 2012 and 2014, the Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid will be hosted at The Golf Club at Harbor Shores in Benton Harbor, Mich. Benton Harbor, the first Michigan host for the Championship, is the home of Whirlpool Corporation and KitchenAid, one of the premium brands of its unmatched portfolio of consumer brands. The Golf Club at Harbor Shores serves as a catalyst for revitalization in the Benton Harbor community. The site and date for the 2013 Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid will be announced at a later date.
Any Day and Weeklong ticket packages and Onsite Parking may be purchased by visiting 2011SeniorPGA.com, or by calling the PGA Ticketing Center at (800) PGA-GOLF (742-4653). A limited number of hospitality packages are still available. Contact Matt Dumeyer at firstname.lastname@example.com or call (502) 245-2000.
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About KitchenAid
Since the introduction of its legendary stand mixer in 1919 and first dishwasher in 1949, KitchenAid has built on the legacy of these icons to create a complete line of products designed for cooks. Over 90 years later, the KitchenAid brand now offers virtually every essential for the well-equipped kitchen with a collection that includes everything from countertop appliances to cookware, ranges to refrigerators, and whisks to wine cellars. To learn why chefs choose KitchenAid for their homes more than any other brand, visit www.KitchenAid.com.
About the Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid
Begun in 1937, the Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid is the most historic and prestigious major championship in senior golf. It was born on the grounds of another of golf's majors at the invitation of one of the game's greatest players. At the suggestion of renowned amateur Bobby Jones, the inaugural Championship was conducted at Augusta (Ga.) National Golf Club three years after the first Masters Tournament. Today, the Championship brings together both the legends of the game and newest members of senior professional golf to new audiences throughout the United States.
Many of the game's greatest players have won the Championship's Alfred S. Bourne Trophy – a roster that features Gene Sarazen, Sam Snead, Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, Lee Trevino, Jack Nicklaus, Raymond Floyd, Hale Irwin, Tom Watson and Jay Haas.
For more information about the 2011 Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid, visit 2011SeniorPGA.com.
About The PGA of America
Celebrating its 95th year, The PGA of America has maintained a twofold mission of its founders: to establish and elevate the standards of the profession and to grow interest and participation in the game of golf.
By establishing and elevating the standards of the golf profession through world-class education, career services, marketing and research programs, The PGA enables its professionals to maximize their performance in their respective career paths and showcases them as experts in the game and in a multi-billion dollar golf industry.
By creating and delivering dramatic world-class championships and exciting and enjoyable promotions that are viewed as the best of their class in the golf industry, The PGA of America elevates the public's interest in the game, the desire to play more golf, and ensures accessibility to the game for everyone, everywhere. The PGA of America brand represents the very best in golf.
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Merrell Outland Mid Waterproof - Men's
2 lb 5 oz
7 - 12 (Half Sizes) 13, 14, 15
Nubuck Leather Upper
Great hiking boots right out if the box. Good stability…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $125
Great hiking boots right out if the box. Good stability and grip.
- Out-of-the-box comfort
- Good grip
- Waterproof
- Maybe a bit more padding on ankles
I bought these shoes the night before my wife and I hiked Gray's Peak (one of Colorado's 14ers). I brought another pair of boots with me to switch them out if I got blisters, but the shoes were great. Out of the box, 14-mile hike and a 4,500 ascent and they did great.
Excellent grip, good comfort and support and my feet stayed dry crossing a few small streams.
We live in the Northeast and are up against a lot…
Price Paid: $124
We live in the Northeast and are up against a lot of rain, sleet and snow in the winter and some very hot summers. I hike 1-3 hours daily with our two Labrador Retrievers on moderate to advanced trails.
I made a good choice purchasing these boots. They are very comfortable, have good support, traction and most of all they keep my feet dry. I wear these boots year around.
Good choice!
I know several people with Merrells and they have…
Use: Intermediate trail with intermediate pack
Break-in Period: same day
Weight: Don't know
Price Paid: $125
I know several people with Merrells and they have been pretty happy, so I thought I would give them a try. I was and am pretty surprised as to how well the handle on the trails of the Smoky mountains. Right out of the box out the front door of the store and on the trail within 2 hours. There are no rubbing points or pressure points. The padding is comfortable, but after a few hours on the trail, I feel like I could use a bit "longer lasting" padding.
Also, as I found out today, they handle very well in a Smoky Mountain down pour both for their water resistance and their slip resistance and grip. I would definitely recommend these boots for any intermediate trail hikers.
Bought these boots because I've heard good things…
Use: Geologist field work, hiking
Break-in Period: 0 days
Weight: 175 lbs
Price Paid: $80
Bought these boots because I've heard good things about the treads Merrell uses. I thought I had made the mistake by wearing the shoes out in the field the day after I bought them but they performed perfectly in not developing any blisters. It was as if they were broken in already.
The waterproofing worked well for the first couple weeks with just damp grass/leaves/etc. However, first day in the field with heavy rains, my feet became a little damp. Granted I was in the rain and deep leaves for a couple hours so I give the boots that. Boots dried out quickly and never became soaked.
Treads work great but they do pick up a lot of stuff.
After failing to find one pair of boots that could…
Materials: nubuck w/ gore-tex lining
Break-in Period: None
Price Paid: $112
After failing to find one pair of boots that could do it all, from light hiking groomed trails to weekend backpacking on more rugged terrain, I settled on a pair of heavier Vasque boots for the backpacking, and the Merrell Outland Mids for lighter duty.
First, it's not a boot--more of a high-top tennis shoe on steroids. So if you're carrying a load or hiking over rocks and other rough stuff all day--your feet are going to hurt--these are light hikers! They're great for kicking it around town and easy to moderate hiking trail. I particularly appreciate that they're waterproof, and have a very grippy Vibram tread.
Second, they are incredibly comfortable for what they are, once you realize that they are sized small (as other reviewers have noted, go up 1/2 size, unless you plan on stink-footing it w/no socks).
I wear a size 11D in everything...always have! The…
Price Paid: $119
I wear a size 11D in everything...always have! The Merrell Outlands were too short or my toes were too long. I took a 11.5 for the first time ever. After wearing them for a couple hours now, the instep of my left heel is sore. These shoes will take some break in time. But...I like them!!
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Sketches of Annapolis Primary candidates
Scarce as candidates are, Annapolis' chambers won't be empty come November. Thirteen Annapolitans have stepped up, enough to fill all eight council seats and offer Primary voters a choice in the mayoral race and in two of the eight wards.
The nine in competition answered questions and stated their views in an 11th-hour forum sponsored by local chapters of the Sierra Club and League of Conservation Voters. Enough likely voters showed up that the Heritage Baptist Church parking lot looked like a revival was on the calendar.
If the two-plus hours that followed weren't quite that lively, they did revive faith that standing up to solve our shared problems is still a job people will fight for.
You'll meet candidates in the forum's speaking order, determined, Crabtown style, by numbers printed on crab mallets each pulled from a sack.
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1. Bevin Buchheister (D)
The Environmental Wonk
Race: Mayor
Habitat: Environmental and civic policy organizations: former Ward 1 Residents Association president; former House Environmental Matters Committee chief of staff; now Maryland director of the Chesapeake Bay Commission, which coordinates restoration policy across state lines.
Dress: Pants suit.
Distinction: The only woman in competition.
At a Glance: "The capital of one of the most progressive states in Bay cleanup and home of the Chesapeake Bay Program should be a local leader in Bay cleanup. We're not. We have no plan, and we won't get there without a plan."
Bright Idea: "America has a $10 billion seafood deficit. If our Bay is clean, we can export Bay food."
2. Joe Budge (D)
The Systems Analyst
Race: Alderman, Ward 1
Habitat: Civic halls: Member of the Advisory Committee on the city's 2009 Comprehensive Master Plan; president of Ward 1 Residents Association; Ward 1 alderman on the City Council appointed last year to fill unexpired term.
Dress: Open-collared dress shirt and jacket; no socks.
Distinction: Turned civic activist after migrating from Severna Park; installed the Historic District's first permeable driveway at his home.
At a Glance: Recognizing the 800-pound gorilla in town: how to live up to — and pay for — state and federal mandates for cutting pollution under the Bay Diet. That's preparation of dealing with Godzilla: Planning for how a city with 18 miles of shoreline will survive sea-level rise.
Bright Idea: "A coherent scheme of transportation and parking downtown. The Circulator can be a tool, but without a coherent plan, it's a tool we threw out there waiting for people to pick it up."
3. Tom McCarthy (D)
The Closer
Race: Alderman, Ward 1
Habitat: Maryland Department of Natural Resource's Program Open Space, where he brings in federal grants and negotiates land preservation contracts.
Dress: Business suit, dress shirt, tie.
Distinction: Offers Ward 1 the road not taken: "I have a lot of respect for Joe Budge, but I don't think his vision is right for the city's economic and environmental future."
At a Glance: "Big support" for the City Dock Master Plan. Its green space, he says, opens it up to pedestrians and "re-engages residents in downtown," giving them a reason to return there at long last.
Bright Idea: "We're past the point where our watershed can repair itself. Every week it gets worse. The choice is not whether we can afford the high costs of repairing it; the EPA has imposed that responsibility. The challenge is convincing the electorate it has to happen."
4. Kurt Riegel (D)
The Thinker
Race: Alderman, Ward 2
Habitat: University and federal government in successive careers as a professor of astrophysics (UCLA) then inventor and promulgator of smart energy ideas.
Dress: Slacks and dress shirt; no socks.
Distinction: "Migrated" from Arnold a decade ago; active in Annapolis Environmental Commission, West Annapolis Civic Association, Severn River Association, Severn River Commission; running to still "better connected to civic affairs" and involve citizens in decision making.
At a Glance: Issue groups and developers have lobbyists aplenty. "The public is represented only by government; the city should always get the best deal it can for citizens."
Bright Idea: "Annapolis has a myopic focus on parking. Instead of a parking problem, we have a transportation system problem with major environmental effects. The major challenge is redesigning the system to reduce those impacts."
5. Mike Pantelides (R)
The Local Boy
Race: Mayor
Habitat: Annapolis: "This is my family home, my past, my present, my future."
Dress: Business suit, tie.
Distinction: Eagle Scout; President, Germantown-Homewood Homeowners Association; new-generation Republican activist; elected in '09 to Annapolis Republican Central Committee.
At a Glance: "Do no more until our house is in order" — including more development on Forest Drive: "It is not in the public interest. The roads won't handle anything more."
Bright Idea: "Leave what you do better than you found it."
6. Tim Mennuti (D)
The Grandfather
Race: Alderman, Ward 2
Habitat: Public service, as a Navy officer and schoolteacher.
Dress: Wore no socks or jacket but carried his white hat, a snap-brim fedora. Wears his wife's "yellow rubber gloves" to go fishing.
Distinction: Self-styled "micro-economist, solving problems from the ground up."
At a Glance: "Work for the end-users: my 10 grandkids."
Bright Idea: Draws solutions from professional experience, family life, travels; cites Texas capital's Keep Austin Weird campaign as a model for Annapolis: "We need to decide what downtown Annapolis really needs and market what's special" about us.
7. Josh Cohen (D)
The Incumbent
Race: Seeking second term as Mayor
Habitat: Public office. Cohen's a perennial and oft-elected candidate. In the last 12 years, he's won election twice to the Annapolis City Council, once to the Anne Arundel County Council (leaving both jobs mid-term to move up) and once as mayor of Annapolis.
Dress: Business suit, shirt, tie, socks.
Distinction: Began the day (Rosh Hashanah) in temple; ended it in Heritage Baptist Church.
At a Glance: "I don't claim to have all the right answers, but I'm the only candidate with 12 years political experience. I ask your support so we can continue making progress."
Bright Idea: Campaign on city rehab: how much has been achieved in four years, how much remains to be done in the next four.
8. Frank Bradley (R)
The Contrarian
Race: Mayor
Habitat: His one-man Libertarian League of Plain Speakers; Annapolis Republican Central Committee.
Dress: Red T-shirt.
Distinction: Long white hair and beard, rosy complexion, must be — and is — Santa Claus, donating earnings from his annual gigs to charity.
At a Glance: "Government gives you the bacon with one hand and takes back a pound with the other. I'm against Smart Growth. I want what's best for us."
Bright Idea: Let's go home. "How long is this [forum] going on? I was only planning on being here till 9pm."
9. Bob O'Shea (R)
The Rabble Rouser
Race: Mayor
Habitat: Murray Hill family man, midshipman sponsor, business consultant.
Dress: White shirt, dark coat and tie over khakis.
Distinction: Passionate speaker; earned two rounds of applause.
At a Glance: Predictable, transparent leadership with measurable goals — in contrast to the current administration, which has "failed to deliver on promises and treats us as an ATM. Now the mayor is working with an out-of-town developer to destroy our viewscape."
Bright Idea: "I don't want cookie-cutter development that makes Annapolis look like every other city in the country."
Annapolis City election Tuesday, September 17, 7am to 8pm. For more information and a list of polling places: http://www.annapolis.gov/government/city-departments/office-of-the-city-clerk/elections-2013


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Hong Kong Pizza Snacks Showdown
I felt like the luckiest kid in a candy store when Robyn returned from Hong Kong last week bearing a lovely bundle of gifts for Slice. Only, who needs candy when you can have Asian "pizza" products?!
It wasn't entirely clear to me exactly what flavors these snacks hoped to communicate, since "Pizza" is practically the only English word to appear on any of the packages. Obviously, there was only one way to find out. And no, that way was not finding someone to translate; it was the tried and true method of the American people. I stuffed my face.
Both bags of chips are produced by Calbee, the Japanese company responsible for Snapea Crisps and the like. Sure enough, I found some interesting parallels between Calbee's re-de-fry-hydrated crisps and these chips. I do not like them. I also cannot seem to stop eating them.
The first bag—the one featuring the self-important potato running for political office—tasted like a poor man's sour cream and onion. Wipe that smug expression off your face, Mr. Potato. Your chip children are perfectly edible, possibly even verging on addictive, but hardly evocative of pizza.
Bag number two, on the other hand, definitely had some pizza-reminiscent flavors going on. From the photo on the the package, not to mention the "Hot & Spicy" tag, it seemed clear(ish) that Calbee was looking to emulate a pepperoni pie. Sure enough, the chips had some punch to them. Barbecue notes had an undercurrent of tomato and the dusting of cheese product had me contemplatively nodding. In a blind taste test, would I have leapt to my feet and cried "Eureka! Pizza in a chip!"? No, probably not. But context, my friends, reigns supreme, and I am comfortable dubbing this bag pizza-ish, at the very least.
Pretz is another Japanese product, owned by Ezaki Glico. If you've ever had the opportunity to enjoy Glico's Tomato Pretz, then these are probably right up your alley (if you haven't, you should definitely get on that ASAP). An informal office taste test yielded comparisons to a slew of Italian-style dishes, like chicken parm and mozzarella sticks dipped in sauce—pretty darn close to pizza if you're dealing with dry snack food. We'll declare Glico for the win in this round of Japanese-by-way-of-Hong-Kong-pizza-snacks-showdown.
Any other pizza snacks we should be trying?
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