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17 days from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam
East Africa-a land of breathtaking scenery, majestic wildlife, and a distinct culture! Witness some of nature's great treasures as you embark on this timeless Africa safari in Kenya and Tanzania. Along the way, your expert Driver/Guide will share insights about the wildlife, local cultures, and diverse eco-systems you encounter. And with a small group of no more than 6 guests per vehicle and 20 guests total you'll experience a high level of service throughout your adventure! Start your safari in Samburu National Reserve, where you'll have the chance to see rare animals not spotted in other parts of Kenya. Commonly referred to as the Samburu 'Special 5,' they include the Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, Beisa oryx, and the gerenuk-a long-necked antelope that feeds while standing on its hind feet. Lion, cheetah, elephant, and Nile crocodile are also commonly spotted here. Explore the Serengeti ecosystem, one of Africa's premier safari destinations, which includes the famed Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya and Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. This region is home to the annual wildebeest migration and has one of the world's highest concentrations of large mammals. Keep an eye out for lion, Cape buffalo, cheetah, leopard, hyena, elephant, giraffe, rhino, and more on your many game drives. Beyond game viewing Globus has arranged unforgettable bush meals for you in both the Serengeti and Maasai Mara! A full-day game drive in Ngorongoro Crater offers you the best possibility of seeing the rare black rhinoceros, while your best chance to get close to giant elephants is in the swamps of Amboseli National Park. You'll also enjoy game drives in Lake Manyara National Park and Lake Nakuru National Park. In Zanzibar, a walking tour of historic Stone Town introduces you to the famous spice markets and slave caves, a reminder of the not so distant past. Magnificent wildlife, important animal sanctuaries, and thrilling adventures-this exciting safari in Kenya and Tanzania has it all. It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity not to be missed!
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- 17 Days
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|Day 1
|Welcome to Africa! Arrive this evening, check in to your hotel, and prepare for your safari adventure!
|Day 2
|Samburu National Reserve
|Depart Nairobi to begin your search for the 'Big 5'-lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo. First, stop at the famed Mount Kenya Safari Club for lunch as you take in stunning views of Mount Kenya. After lunch, continue on to SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE, known for its arid landscape and unique wildlife. Due to the dry climate, grasses are sparse, making animals easier to spot. Meanwhile, the Ewaso Ng'iro River, which borders the reserve, provides a year-round water supply. These two factors make for a great game-viewing experience. During your AFTERNOON GAME DRIVE, you have the chance to see rare animals you will not see in other parts of the country. Commonly referred to as the Samburu 'Special 5,' this includes Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, beisa oryx, and the gerenuk, a long-necked antelope that feeds while standing on its hind feet. (B,L,D)
|Day 3
|Today, enjoy MORNING & AFTERNOON GAME DRIVES. In addition to the Samburu 'Special 5,' the reserve is home to an abundance of other species. Large numbers of elephant and Nile crocodile can be seen, as well as waterbuck, Kirk's dik-dik, and Grant's gazelle. Where there is prey, predators can be found, so lion and leopard are often spotted. The reserve is also a great place for bird watching, with over 300 species. Between game drives, there's time to relax at your lodge. (B,L,D)
|Day 4
|After breakfast, travel to OL PEJETA CONSERVANCY, the largest black rhino sanctuary in all of East Africa. After lunch, enjoy a GAME DRIVE in the conservancy, including a stop at the [LF] CHIMP SANCTUARY. In partnership with the Kenya Wildlife Service and the Jane Goodall Institute, the sanctuary was established to provide a long-term home for orphaned and abused chimpanzees. Here, see the chimps and learn more about their plight. (B,L,D)
|Day 5
|Leave Ol Pejeta and journey through the beautiful Kenyan highlands, one of the most fertile agricultural areas in all of Africa, where farmers grow crops such as corn, wheat, coffee, and tea. Stop at NYAHURURU FALLS, also known as Thompson's Falls, and then on to LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK. During your AFTERNOON GAME DRIVE you may see waterbuck, giraffe, impala, flamingo, and striped hyena. This is also your best chance to see white rhino, which are commonly spotted here. (B,L,D)
|Day 6
|Maasai Mara National Reserve
|This morning, depart for MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE, Kenya's most famous game area. 'The Mara,' as it is called by locals, is part of the Serengeti ecosystem and boasts a strong permanent population of game. When the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra arrives, generally from August to early November, the population enlarges by almost 2 million. This provides a great food source for predators such as lion, cheetah, leopard, and hyena. After lunch at your lodge, set out on an AFTERNOON GAME DRIVE. (B,L,D)NOTE: The Great Migration is a natural event, and the arrival/departure of the migrating herds varies slightly year to year.
|Day 7
|Maasai Mara
|Rise early for a MORNING GAME DRIVE. Be sure to watch for elephant, rhino, giraffe, topi, hyena, and much more. Afterward, a special [LF] BUSH BREAKFAST has been arranged for you. Sip on a mimosa as you savor every moment of the memorable experience! Return to your camp and relax prior to your AFTERNOON GAME DRIVE. (B,L,D)
|Day 8
|Amboseli National Park
|After breakfast, board a plane for the quick flight to Nairobi. After a short break, drive to AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK, best known for spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa at some 19,341 feet. Embark on an AFTERNOON GAME DRIVE before settling in at your lodge. (B,L,D)
|Day 9
|MORNING & AFTERNOON GAME DRIVES are included today. Amboseli affords you a great opportunity to get close to the mighty elephant. You might also spot Cape buffalo, zebra, wild dog, and more. This evening, as the sun sets with 'Kili' as the backdrop, savor SUNDOWNER DRINKS in the bush! (B,L,D)
|Day 10
|Lake Manyara National Park
|This morning, cross the border into Tanzania. After lunch in Arusha, proceed to your lodge along the rim of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Check in and enjoy some leisure time prior to dinner. (B,L,D)
|Day 11
|Ngorongoro Crater
|Embark on a MORNING GAME DRIVE in LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK. This small park is ecologically diverse, with groundwater forests, grassy plains, and alkaline Lake Manyara itself. Watch for elephant, Cape buffalo, giraffe, and more. The park is also home to the world's largest concentration of baboons. Afterward, take in spectacular views of Lake Manyara during a special [LF] BUSH LUNCH. Then, journey to the nearby village of TLOMA. Here, you will visit a [LF] LOCAL FAMILY'S HOME to learn more about the local Iraqw culture and their traditional way of life. You will also stop at a [LF] LOCAL PRIMARY SCHOOL to visit with the children and learn about the educational system in rural Tanzania. Continue on to the rim of NGORONGORO CRATER, which is part of the larger Ngorongoro Conservation Area. (B,L,D)
|Day 12
|Descend into the crater for a FULL-DAY GAME DRIVE. Ngorongoro Crater is technically a caldera-the world's largest unflooded one, in fact-at more than 2,000 feet deep with a floor covering over 102 square miles. Game viewing here is fantastic, as most of the animals stay in this area year round. You can see lion, Cape buffalo, hippo, elephant, and flamingo. This is also your best chance to see the rare black rhinoceros. A picnic lunch will be served in the crater. (B,L,D)
|Day 13
|Serengeti National Park
|Today, drive to SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK, Tanzania's largest and most famous park. Home to the annual Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra, generally between late November and July, it attracts visitors from around the world and is great for game viewing year round. Enjoy lunch at your lodge before an AFTERNOON GAME DRIVE. (B,L,D)NOTE: The Great Migration is a natural event, and the arrival/departure of the migrating herds varies slightly year to year.
|Day 14
|The Serengeti covers an area of roughly 5,700 square miles, so it is no surprise that the name comes from the Maasai word siringit, meaning 'endless plains.' Continue your exploration during MORNING & AFTERNOON GAME DRIVES. You have the chance to see the big cats-lion, leopard, and cheetah-as well as an abundance of other animals, including the Nile crocodile, giraffe, gazelle, and eland. Tonight, join your traveling companions for a [LF] FAREWELL BUSH DINNER and a [LF] TRADITIONAL MAASAI DANCE PERFORMANCE-the perfect end to your safari! (B,L,D)
|Day 15
|Stone Town
|This morning, fly to Stone Town (via Arusha), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Transfer to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. (B,L)
|Day 16
|Stone Town
|Today, explore the highlights of Stone Town on a PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR. Start with a WALKING TOUR featuring the Old Fort, National Palace, slave caves, and the spice markets. Afterward, visit JOZANI FOREST, where you will take a walk through the forest with a local Ranger. Learn more about the forest fauna, walk through the mangrove swamps, and see the rare red colobus monkey, found only in Zanzibar. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B,L)
|Day 17
|Dar Es Salaam
|Fly to Dar es Salaam, where your vacation ends. We have secured a day room at the Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel for you to use prior to your homebound flight. Book homebound flights after 4 pm. (B)
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In his July 20 response to Chinese President Xi Jinping's (習近平) telegram congratulating him on his re-election as Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) chairman, President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) said that "in 1992, the two sides reached a consensus that each side would verbally express their adherence to the one China principle."
This is an astonishing statement.
First, the 1992 talks in Hong Kong did not establish any consensus. The truth is that the talks did not end amicably. After the talks, on Nov. 6, the Chinese-language Central Daily News published an interview with Ma, the then-deputy chairman of the Mainland Affairs Council. Ma said that "the talks in Hong Kong fell short of success at the last moment … the Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Straits [ARATS] ignored the Straits Exchange Foundation's requests for continued talks and went straight back to China … a lack of sincerity."
Second, the reason the talks ended on bad terms was that the two parties were unable to reach a consensus on the "one China" principle. Ma said that "there is no agreement between the two sides regarding the interpretation of one China."
Today, Ma is recanting what he said when he was deputy chairman of the council. That is very dishonest.
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Between November 1991 and October 1992, the foundation and ARATS held three consultations in Beijing and Hong Kong regarding issues such as the procedures for jointly combating maritime crime. Beijing insisted that the premise for the talks should be that both sides adhere to the "one China" principle, and that it be included in all documents related to the negotiation process. All three consultations ended on bad terms because Taiwan did not agree to this condition.
In August 1992, the National Unification Council approved a policy document addressing the meaning of "one China." The document said that "both sides of the Taiwan Strait adhere to the 'one China' principle, but they define it differently. The communist authorities hold that 'one China' means the 'People's Republic of China.' While it is true that Taiwan is part of China, so is the Chinese mainland."
During the talks in Hong Kong in October 1992, the foundation submitted some suggestions in accordance with the Guidelines for National Unification. The main spirit of these suggestions was that during the process in which the two sides of the Strait were working hard together to bring about national unification, both sides would adhere to the "one China" principle, but their understanding of what that "one China" entailed would differ.
Beijing did not agree. After talks broke down, Beijing suddenly announced through the New China news agency that ARATS would accept the foundation's suggestion that the two sides state their interpretations of "one China" verbally and that it would be willing to hold talks on the concrete meaning.
An angry Ma chastised China, saying that there clearly was no consensus and adding that "when China repeatedly tells observers that the two sides have reached a consensus, it is saying one thing and doing another."
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posted on Thursday, November 25, 2010 - 12:12 pm
I'm conducting a LGMM on response patterns to a discrete event where I have baseline data prior to the event and then data at 6, 12, and 18 months post event. These three time points are obviously consistently spaced by subject, however, my baseline data is variable in terms of it's distance by subject from the event. How can I account for this in my model? I have data on the amount of time between the baseline measure and the event. I was thinking of freely estimating the 5-month data point so that i'm not fixing the distance between baseline and 6months, but I'm not sure if that makes sense. Any thoughts? Thanks for your help.
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posted on Friday, November 26, 2010 - 8:13 am
It sounds like you might want a combination of a survival model and a growth model. The individually-varying time between baseline and the event fits a survival analysis. Are you saying that the survival time plays a role in the subsequent growth model? Otherwise, the 2 steps could be analyzed separately.
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posted on Friday, November 26, 2010 - 8:50 am
Hi Bengt,
Interesting, I hadn't thought of that at all. I think that I should run them together as time may play a role.The analysis is bereavement trajectories in older adults. The unconditional model built from depression scores from before the event to 3 post-loss time points. As proximity to the loss could effect these scores as many spouses may see the loss coming, I think it would be important to account for this in the model rather then running a separate analysis. Does that seem reasonable to you?
P.S. thanks for getting back to me. I know Friday after thanksgiving is only a pseudo-holiday, but still.
Bengt O. Muthen
posted on Friday, November 26, 2010 - 9:20 am
I see. Perhaps then one could let baseline depression and time to event from baseline be time-invariant covariates for the growth factors of growth for 6, 12, and 18 month outcomes. Perhaps also some interaction of the two - for instance, it would seem that a high baseline depression score has a different meaning if there is a short time to the bereavement event as compared to a longer time to event.
Isaac Galatzer-Levy
posted on Saturday, November 27, 2010 - 1:04 pm
I see, so rather then including baseline depression scores as a point in the unconditional model, use it and time to event and perhaps the interaction as as covariates. That makes a lot of sense to me and exactly addresses my concern.
Thanks a lot Bengt.
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A Gloria Gaynor disco anthem, George Carlin's seven dirty words routine and coverage of Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game are among 25 sound recordings that have been selected for preservation at the Library of Congress.
The recordings reaching back to 1911 are being added Wednesday to the library's National Recording Registry. Each year the library chooses recordings that are "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant" and are at least 10 years old. This year's picks include a wide range of music from blues, jazz and rock to country and classical, but there are also recordings of radio shows, sports and comedy.
"'I Will Survive' is my mantra, the core of my God-given purpose," Gaynor said of her 1978 hit being chosen in a statement provided by the library. "It is my privilege and honor to use it to inspire people around the world of every nationality, race, creed, color and age group to join me as I sing and live the words: 'I Will Survive.'"
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The Library of Congress has been seeking to preserve important sound recordings under terms of a preservation act passed by Congress. This year's selections bring the registry's total to 450. Nominations come through online submissions from the public and from the registry's board.
The list includes other musical favorites such as Billy Joel's "Piano Man," the Supremes' "Where Did Our Love Go," Merle Haggard's "Mama Tried," Metallica's "Master of Puppets" album, John Coltrane's "A Love Supreme" and Clifton Chenier's zydeco album "Bogalusa Boogie." The list includes two recordings of "Mack the Knife." One was recorded by Louis Armstrong with his quintet in 1956 and the other by Bobby Darin with a big band arrangement in 1959.
The registry already includes recordings by Latino artists, but Santana's "Abraxas" album, which blended Latino music with other styles, is probably the first on the registry that introduced the public on a mass scale to Latino artists and themed recordings, said Steve Leggett, program coordinator with the National Recording Preservation Board.
"It had a huge commercial and artistic impact," he said.
Some of the earliest recordings include a 1911 recording of "Let Me Call You Sweetheart" by the Columbia Quartette, also known as the Peerless Quartet, and Clarence Williams' Blue Five's 1923 recording of "Wild Cat Blues," which is among the earliest jazz recordings to have widespread influence on musicians.
But the registry includes more than just music. One of the recordings the public submissions brought to light is the long-running daytime serial radio program "Vic and Sade," Leggett said. The registry includes the June 4, 1937, episode "Decoration Day."
The list also includes two episodes of "Destination Freedom," a radio program broadcast from 1948 to 1950 on Chicago's WMAQ. The program presented accomplishments of black Americans and the prejudices they faced and gave lead roles to black actors, which was unusual at the time.
"These highlight the importance of radio," Leggett said. "It's still a medium that people get their music and information from."
The historic recordings include George C. Marshall's June 1947 "Marshall Plan" speech outlining the plan to restore Europe after World War II. There's also a recording of the coverage of the fourth quarter of the March 2, 1962, game between the Philadelphia Warriors and the New York Knicks in which Wilt Chamberlain scored a record-shattering 100 points in a single game.
Many of the filthy words discussed in "Seven Words You Can Never Say On Television" from Carlin's 1972 stand-up comedy album "Class Clown" still probably can't be aired.
"Let's face it, if this had happened today, it wouldn't have caused such controversy," Leggett said. "It definitely made an impact."
A listing of the 2015 inductees to the National Recording Registry in chronological order:
1. "Let Me Call You Sweetheart," Columbia Quartette (Peerless Quartet) (1911)
2. "Wild Cat Blues," Clarence Williams' Blue Five (1923)
3. "Statesboro Blues," Blind Willie McTell (1928)
4. "Bonaparte's Retreat," W.H. Stepp (1937
5. "Decoration Day" from "Vic and Sade" radio series (June 4, 1937)
6. Mahler Symphony No. 9, Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra; Bruno Walter, conductor. (1938)
7. "Carousel of American Music," George M. Cohan, Irving Berlin, Johnny Mercer, Arthur Freed, Shelton Brooks, Hoagy Carmichael, others (Sept. 24, 1940)
8. The "Marshall Plan" speech, George C. Marshall (June 5, 1947)
9. "A Garage in Gainesville" and "Execution Awaited" from "Destination Freedom" radio program (Sept. 25, Oct. 2, 1949)
10. Original soundtrack from "A Streetcar Named Desire," Alex North, composer (1951)
11. "Cry Me a River," Julie London (1955)
12. "Mack the Knife," Louis Armstrong (1956); Bobby Darin (1959)
13. Fourth-quarter radio coverage of Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game (Philadelphia Warriors vs. New York Knicks); Bill Campbell, announcer (March 2, 1962)
14. "A Love Supreme," John Coltrane (1964)
15. "It's My Way," Buffy Sainte-Marie (1964)
16. "Where Did Our Love Go," the Supremes (1964)
17. "People Get Ready, " the Impressions (1965)
18. "Mama Tried," Merle Haggard (1968)
19. "Abraxas," Santana (1970)
20. "Class Clown," George Carlin (1972)
21. "Robert and Clara Schumann Complete Piano Trios," the Beaux Arts Trio (1972)
22. "Piano Man," Billy Joel (1973)
23. "Bogalusa Boogie," Clifton Chenier (1976)
24. "I Will Survive," Gloria Gaynor (1978)
25. "Master of Puppets," Metallica (1986)


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As consumers, the choice about which device is going to be your next smartphone is becoming harder and harder. Here at Android Authority, we try our best to make this decision easier for you! You can check out our ongoing video series of device comparisons including the Samsung Galaxy S3 vs HTC EVO 4G LTE and the Samsung Galaxy S3 vs LG Optimus 4X HD.
Today, we are again pitting two amazing devices against against each other, the AT&T HTC One X, and the LG Optimus 4X HD. Let the comparisons begin!
Form Factor
Without a doubt, the build quality of both devices are awesome. There's a reason these devices are high-end models, and both companies have pulled out all the stops to release beautifully designed phones. Both devices are easy to hold and seem to weigh about the same. As far as form factor is concerned, there are no winners as it basically boils down to personal preference at the end of the day. Many love the uni-body and curved design of the One X, while other consumers prefer the chrome-accented rectangular design of the Optimus 4X HD. Neither device is going to win the "slimmest phone" competition, but with both measuring 8.9mm thick, they are certainly not bulky.
Specs Comparison
AT&T HTC One X
- 1.5 Ghz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor
- 4.7″ IPS Super LCD 2 display
- 720×1280 resolution and 312 ppi (pixels per inch)
- 8MP rear camera with HTC ImageChip, 1.3 MP front camera
- 1,800 mAH battery(non-removable)
- Beats Audio
- No microSD expansion
LG Optimus 4X HD
- 1.5 Ghz quad-core Nvidia Tegra 3 processor
- 4.7″ True HD IPS display
- 720×1280 resolution and 312 ppi
- 8MP rear camera, 1.3 MP front camera
- 2,150 mAH battery (removable)
- expandable memory storage via microSD
As you can see, the specifications of both devices are almost identical, with the difference in SoC being there only because of the notorious incompatibility issues between LTE radios and quad-core processors (The international version of the One X features the same quad-core Tegra 3 processor as the Optimus 4X).
The Optimus 4X HD also jumps ahead when it comes to two key features. First, it features a larger battery, which is also removable, and secondly, the LG device also boasts microSD support. Both features are missing on the One X which has been a major gripe for consumers.
Both devices are available with Android 4.0 out of the box with the One X featuring the Sense 4.0 overlay and the Optimus 4X HD has the Optimus 3.0 on top of ICS. Let's take a look at some of the UI differences of both phones:
- The One x comes with the option of opening any preset apps directly from the lockscreen.
- The dockbar on both devices allow for apps to be added. In the One X, it creates folders if more than 4 apps are added, but with the LG, the dock bar is expandable.
- All icons on the 4X HD are customizable and re-sizable.
- Notification bar includes toggles such as WiFi, Bluetooth, etc. on the Optimus 4X HD.
- 4X HD native features includes Quick Memo, which allows you to draw on any app you are using.
Again, both overlays have their own advantages, but for me, it feels like the One X with Sense 4.0 features the sleeker user interface.
The LG Optimus 4X HD features a 4.7 inch True HD IPS display with 1280×720 pixel resolution and 312 ppi. Similarly, the HTC One X boasts the same resolution and ppi with its own Super IPS LCD2 capacitive touchscreen. Its display is also the same size as LG's phone, at 4.7 inches. With the almost same displays on both devices, there's no real comparison here.
Both devices have similar cameras with 8MP rear cameras with 1080p video recording capability, and 1.3MP front cameras with 720p video capabilities. Both device cameras have multiple settings and effects which make taking pictures very easy. In addition, the HTC One X features a burst-shot mode, which the Optimus 4X HD lacks.
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Price and Availability
The AT&T HTC One X is available for sale now for the subsidized rate of $199.99 with a 2-year contract. On the other hand, no release date for the LG Optimus 4X HD in the US is currently available. The unlocked version is available for sale in European and Asian markets for a hefty $733 (at current exchange rate). If an LTE version of the Optimus 4X HD does release in the US, it is safe to assume that it will feature another SoC, as is the case with the One X.
With both phones feature packed and powerful, it's a difficult choice to make between the two. The HTC One X does feature a very polished UI, but the Optimus 4X HD isn't that far behind. Well, if you're in the US, you don't really have a choice as the LG phone isn't available yet, and the international versions of both are almost identical.
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Now, keep your fingers crossed for us, because although most of the big steps are past us, we don't have the keys just yet. But I'm so excited to show it to you guys as soon as we're settled in! (I'm going to have my own separate shoe closet, if you can believe it!)
For now, though, I'm focusing on decorating. Like many couples, Chad's and my furniture is sort of a mish-mash of things I bought, things he bought, things my parents bought us, and a lot of it is old enough that my taste has changed pretty substantially since we picked it out. (You can see some of it on Glitter Guide's feature on our NY apartment a few months ago!)
But now that we're increasing our living space by a lot, I figure it's the right time to settle on a design style. My gut is leaning toward contemporary, but I'm a sucker for odd and eclectic pieces — I want everything to feel like it makes sense together, but not get too bogged down in a single theme or style. So in that vein, I've been picking up some pieces I love over the last few weeks, and wanted to share them with you guys!
Wish us luck — I am so excited!!!
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This little gem of a YouTube clip came across my Google Reader as a gift from a fellow librarian blog, The MLX Experience. A video on social media set to a Fatboy Slim song? Yes please!
I wouldn't say that the content surprised me but it did affirm some of my personal hunches. (I would be interested to know where some of the statistics cited originated.) I was surprised that it was a teaser for a book; a four minute ad entertained me when most thirty second ads bore me. Perhaps it because I am the target audience for the ad, but that is is a whole different issue.
The big takeaway for myself from this video is the word "mobile". Not simply that libraries need to be on cell phones, but that we should be converting our content delivery to be completely mobile. We can create a deeper partnership with the USPS to expand delivery of books, music, and movies to their homes. We can create social network presences to field reference questions on the web and text. We should utilize all of the communication, all of the delivery methods, and all of the social networks to makes library content as widely available as possible.
This is not a call for the physical dismantling of the library, but a revision of how we do business. The flip side of this equation is making the library a true destination, a place where patrons are rewarded with events, classes, and those things that do not translate through the mail or the web. And it has to be personal, from how they are treated to the sitting areas to the computer lounges. While this last part might be a sacrifice to utility, there must be emphasis on the patron experience. This new world of social connection demands it, for to ignore the potential reputation damage would be folly.
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Four new members have been elected to the Hope College Board of Trustees.
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The board has also re-elected Anthony Castillo of Holland; the Rev. Taylor Holbrook of Hopewell Junction, N.Y.; Dr. David Lowry of Holland; David Van Andel of Grand Rapids; Emilie Wierda of Key Largo, Fla.; and Dr. Leslie Wong of Grand Rapids to four-year terms.
Trustees concluding service on the board are Michelle Bombe of Holland, the Rev. Dr. Timothy L. Brown of Holland; Dr. Ronald L. Hartgerink of South Haven; Dr. Paul R. Musherure of Cottage Grove, Minn.; the Rev. Peter C. Semeyn of Traverse City; and Dr. George D. Zuidema of Holland.
Mary V. Bauman of Grand Rapids is continuing to serve as chairperson, the Rev. Dr. William R. Boersma of Holland is continuing to serve as vice-chairperson and Dr. David W. Lowry of Holland is continuing to serve as secretary.
Allen, who is a 1985 Hope graduate, is the pastor of Faith Community Church in Littleton, where he has served since 2005. He was previously on the staff of Trinity Reformed Church in Holland while also pursuing his Master of Divinity degree at Western Theological Seminary. Prior to entering ministry, he had spent nearly two decades in sales and marketing and training, with companies including Nancy Skinner & Associates Inc., Bilmar Foods/Sara Lee and Tyson Foods. He and his wife, Elyse, who graduated from Hope in 1986, have three children, Sandy, James and Kristin.
Dandavati is a professor of political science and director of international studies at Hope, where she has taught since 1992 and previously served as director of women's studies and faculty moderator. Her areas of interest in research and teaching include comparative politics, Latin American politics, gender and development, and human rights, and her scholarship includes two books and numerous published articles and presentations at professional conferences in the U.S. and abroad. She has led or co-led study-abroad programs to nations including Mexico, Chile and Rwanda, and in the fall of 2009 served as the college's exchange professor to Meiji Gakuin University in Japan. Among other honors at the college, she received the Hope Outstanding Professor Educator (H.O.P.E.) Award from the graduating class of 1997, which also chose her to deliver that year's commencement address. She received a "Ruth and John Reed Faculty Achievement Award" from the college in January 2011, and in April 2011 spoke through the Last Lecture Series coordinated by the college's chapter of the Mortar Board honorary society. She is recently returned from a spring-semester sabbatical leave in Cairo, Egypt. She holds her bachelor's degree from Jesus and Mary College and her master's from Jawahar Lal Nehru University, both in New Delhi, India, and her doctorate from the University of Denver. She and her husband, Mantesh, have two sons, Armaan and Rohan.
DePree, who is a 1981 Hope graduate, is a physician whose career has included 23 years of experience in providing, developing and advancing women's healthcare in the community. She is currently director of Women's Midlife Services at Holland Hospital and founder/medical advisor of MiddlesexMD, a website designed to assist women in maintaining sexual health. From 1989 to 2006 she was a physician partner with Ob/Gyn Associates of Holland, serving as president from 2001 to 2005. Among other community involvement, she is on the Board of Directors of organizations including Holland Hospital, Evergreen Commons and Ottagan Addictions Recovery. She completed her M.D. degree at Wayne State School of Medicine and a Master's of Medical Management at Carnegie Mellon University. She and her husband, Kris, who is also a 1981 Hope graduate, have three children: Claire, who graduated from the college in 2010 (Claire's husband Nick Duthler is a 2009 Hope graduate), Elizabeth and Lauren.
Eriks, who is a 1969 Hope graduate, has been director of Congregational Mission with the Reformed Church in America since 2004. He was previously minister of preaching and congregational leadership at Fellowship Reformed Church in Holland from 1989 to 2004, and had earlier been pastor at Westwood Reformed Church in Muskegon and associate pastor for parish life, education, youth and Christian action at Second Reformed Church in Zeeland. He also held a variety of positions at the classis and synod level while serving as a pastor, and currently serves as a member of the Ministerial Formation Certification Agency Board and as an ex-officio member of the New Brunswick Theological Seminary Board of Trustees. He holds his Master of Divinity degree from Western Theological Seminary and Doctor of Ministry from Princeton Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Barbara, have two children, Adam, who graduated from Hope in 2001, and Anna, who graduated from Hope in 2004.


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2016 has seen tentative signs of a pick-up in inflation, particularly in the US, but should investors start to balance their portfolios towards the beneficiaries of inflation?
The current economic recovery that started in 2009 can be characterised as one of low growth and low inflation, relative to previous recoveries.
Intuitively that is correct: if there is low growth then there's low demand; if there is low demand for goods and services then it is pretty unlikely that the prices of those goods and services can rise, which suppresses inflation.
A low growth, low inflation environment has benefitted:
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- Tobacco
So, if your forecast is for that to continue, then that style of portfolio will probably continue to perform well. In 2016, however, we are just starting to see signs that inflation levels are picking up.
In the US, the latest CPI (consumer price index), excluding food and energy, is 2.2%, which is close to the Federal Reserve's target. If this is no more than a spike then investors probably won't need to do anything.
However if this is evidence that the environment is changing then maybe a different portfolio is needed for this different environment. Inflation beneficiaries are more likely to be:
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- Broader commodities, including oil
If the scenario is changing then the balance of portfolios might need to be adjusted towards the beneficiaries of inflation.


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Are ranged attacks by spells affected by the wind? In the amended 4E rules for Magic Missile, the spell always hits, so I suppose we can take the answer for that spell to be that no, the cover and wind are irrelevant.
What about other arcane missile attacks? Eldritch Blast, for example, requires a roll to hit versus the target's Reflex defense, implying that the target can leap out of the way of an aimed projectile. The roll, though, is based on Charisma or Constitution, used (possibly?) to channel arcane energy from the warlock's patron. If the blast is only magical energy, perhaps it too is unaffected by the wind.
An likely upcoming combat in what amounts to a wind tunnel has me wondering whether there is a clear answer to this question in the enormous corpus of D&D 4E rules, or even some other rule which seems to apply by analogy. In the absence of a rule finding or excellent argument, I am happy to simply make a ruling based on my whims — I'm just curious as to whether there is a more specific "official" rule.


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Canadian gymnast Kevin Lytwyn said he and his teammates are confident that their performances at this week's world championships in Rotterdam will be their first collective step towards qualifying for the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
The Canadian men compete Monday in Subdivision 3 of the men's qualification.
"We have a very positive attitude coming into these worlds," Lytwyn told IG. "We are in between teams at the moment, meaning some of our older, more experienced gymnasts have retired, some have been injured in the past year and a few younger athletes are coming up. So we may not have a team as strong as we would like, but we have been working very hard and are ready to compete. We are very excited to be here."
Lytwyn said the Canadian team's main goal in Rotterdam is to finish among the top 24, and thereby advance to the 2011 Worlds in Tokyo. From Tokyo, the top eight teams will advance to the 2012 Olympics. An additional four teams will earn Olympic berths in early 2012.
"Our key focus as a team is to qualify for next year's world championships," said Lytwyn, who at age 19 is the second-youngest member of the Canadian men's team in Rotterdam. "Personally my focus is helping the team accomplish this by competing cleanly with as few errors as possible. My individual goal is to go through all of my routines cleanly and improve upon last year's results. I also hope to gain more experience in order to help me in future competitions."
By virtue of its 11th-place finish at the 2007 Worlds in Stuttgart, the Canadian men's team qualified for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, where it finished ninth.
The Canadian starting roster in Rotterdam includes two Olympians – Nathan Gafuik and Ken Ikeda – plus Casey Sandy, Jackson Payne and Jayd Lukenchuk. Hugh Smith is the reserve gymnast.
Lytwyn, who competed at the 2009 Worlds in London that did not include a team competition, said a solid contribution to his team is his top priority in Rotterdam.
"For me, my team comes first," said Lytwyn, who trains under coach Carlo Pacella at the Burlington BGs club in Ontario. "I must perform my best for the team's sake. My personal goals will be met through this, by allowing me and our team to continue to compete and improve until we qualify for the 2012 Olympic Games."
In Rotterdam, Lytwyn said he anticipates that Canada can earn its top scores on high bar.
"I think Canada can make a good impression on high bar when we hit our routines," he told IG. "All of our high bar routines are reasonably high in difficulty, and it is for sure our best event."
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There's something in Steep Ravine's music that sounds older than their (fresh-out-of-college) years: It's a calmness, a soulfulness, a complete lack of pretention — which is not something that can be said for many bands of young dudes who hope to be the Next Big Thing in bluegrass and Americana. These Bay Area natives (Berkeley, Mill Valley, Menlo Park, and Watsonville, to be specific) are far from over-serious, but they take this music and its history seriously, and the result is pretty sweet. Ahead of their album release show at the Starry Plough this Friday, Feb. 7, we caught up with guitarist and vocalist Simon Linsteadt to hear about their influences, burrito preferences, and the difficulties of starting a band while getting hassled by UCSC security officers.
SF Bay Guardian: How did you all meet and when did the band form?
Simon Linsteadt: [Violinist] Jan Purat and I met in high school, where we first began playing music together. We played Django Reinhardt songs like "Daphne" and "After You've Gone," among other things. It was always acoustic. Then Jan went to UC Santa Cruz, and I followed a couple years later after I graduated high school. By then Jan had already established himself as the go-to fiddle player in Santa Cruz and had a band with Alex, our bass player. We would jam at parties and out in the Porter Quad, which was the big courtyard outside of my dorm where all Porter students would hang out. Sometimes we would play way too late at night and the security officers would have to boot us.
It was at the end of that year that we met Andy, a UCSC graduate who lived in town working as a farmer. He was clearly the most slammin' mandolinist we had ever met, and it was immediately obvious that he had a rare pair of golden ears. We immediately became friends and started to busk down on Pacific Avenue, and we gained a little bit of recognition among the eclectic group of locals and UCSC students. It was around Christmas of 2012 that Alex started playing with us; we had him join us for a holiday show at the Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley. Alex is one of those few individuals who has an extremely "deep pocket" as we like to say, meaning his sense of time is crystal clear and just perfectly on point. We started playing as a quartet around the Bay Area performing original tunes, our spin on traditional bluegrass, and some gypsy jazz songs. After a year, we all at once recorded our debut album, embarked on a 40-day tour across the US, and in October 2013 we all moved into a house together in Richmond.
SFBG: Where does the band name come from?
SL: The name Steep Ravine comes from an amazing spot on Mt. Tamalpais. I personally always liked the name of the Steep Ravine trail, and always saw it as a cool potential band name. A lot of lyrics on our album are inspired by the many excursions I have taken on Mt. Tam. Near the top of the trail is an area called Ridgecrest. When we first got together as a band, we went up there one day to play some music. It is an amazing lookout about 1000 feet up from the ocean and it looks out over the whole Bay Area, out to sea as far as the Farallon islands, and on clear days, all the way north to the lighthouse on the bottom of the Point Reyes Peninsula. Pretty astounding.
SFBG: How would you describe your sound? What did you grow up listening to/playing, and who are some of your mentors?
SL: We're all uniquely inspired by different musical styles, but it's safe to say that we all come together around the genre of "bluegrass," and we all love it very much. It's some of the most energetic, soulful, expressive music out there. It is interesting though how we all found ourselves there. Jan Purat was classically trained from an early age, and can sight-read crazy classical pieces that look like chicken scratch at most to the rest of us. He has also studied his share of jazz. I picked up the guitar around the age of 10 after listening to Neil Young, who is my all-time hero as a songwriter and musical force, and I have studied my share of jazz as well. Andy O'Brien is a fabulous mandolinist who can play solos with the same sheer power and technicality as the greats in traditional bluegrass. He also has a very unique capability of bringing that energy and classic sound into the songs we compose, with very colorful melodic and rhythmic ideas. As I call to him downstairs asking him what his musical influences were growing up, he responds "Jerry, and The Beatles." Alex grew up playing the drums, and was inspired by the bands like The Meters and the greats of Afrobeat. He also grew up with bluegrass and folk music in his family. He is a rock solid bassist with an explosive rhythmic feel. In terms of our sound as a band, I don't really know how to answer that. What we write is not really bluegrass, or jazz, or singer-songwriter, or folk, or whatever you want to call it. Maybe somewhere in between those.
In terms of influences…the obvious ones that come to mind are Bill Monroe, Frank Wakefield, Kenny Baker, Doc Watson, Norman Blake. This is just a small list, but it represents the folks who were true musical forces back in the day, and who inspired many, many musicans through out the years. But just as we came to bluegrass from a range of genres, when we arrange and write music, all of these genres filter though the genre of bluegrass, and we are left with something that is entirely our own. I was personally turned onto bluegrass by Jacob Groopman, who is a fabulous guitarist, mandolinist, and vocalist. He plays with Front Country and Melody Walker, two really hot bluegrass Americana acts from the Bay Area. He taught me to flatpick and showed me the album Manzanita by Tony Rice when I was 16 or 17, and that was the beginning of the end. Andy O'Brien studied mandolin with Jeremy Lampel in Santa Cruz, and Jan has studied with Chad Manning and Evan Price, to name a couple. We are also very fortunate to live down the road from Bill Evans, banjoist extraordinaire, who has been something of a mentor to us over the past half year or so. There is a rich bluegrass, folk, and jazz scene throughout the Bay Area, and many of these people live right here in the East Bay. We feel very fortunate to be surrounded by such a friendly and talented community of driven musicians.
SFBG: What's on tap for the band this year?
SL: We have some exciting touring coming up, from spring to fall. We will be playing at the Parkfield Bluegrass Festival, Four Corner Folk Festival in Pagosa Springs, The Redwood Ramble in Mendocino, Pickamania in New Mexico, The Fathers Day bluegrass festival in Nevada City on the Vern Stage, the Folklife Festival in Seattle, and the Cloverdale Fiddle Festival. And we're always writing new songs and compiling compositional idea for our next album, which we predict that we hope to start recording in the fall of 2014.
SFBG: Bay Area food item you couldn't live without?
SL: Jeez, Jan and I would probably say Gordo's Taqueria or the Cheeseboard. And I think we all could agree upon the fact that there are some amazing grocery stores especially in Berkeley that have great, fresh produce, such as Berkeley Bowl and Monterey Market. We keep our fridge stocked. Also, Andy and Alex are both very experienced gardeners, farmers, and landscapers, and they have planted a very lush garden at our house in Richmond, which is filled with mustard greens, kale, beets, herbs, and some very heady cacti.
Steep Ravine (CD release party), Fri/7
With McCoy Tyler Band and Windy Hill
8pm, $6
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Hundreds of driving tests across Scotland today (Monday) and tomorrow have been cancelled due to strike action by examiners over the new test and working patterns.
Action is being taken by members of the Public and Commercial Services Union over the 48 hours after a ballot earlier in the autumn when DVSA workers voted overwhelmingly (84 per cent) for strike action on a majority turnout of 70 per cent.
The action is due in part to the new driving test which they say has raised significant concerns amongst the workforce.
The DVSA has withdrawn overtime from striking workers and imposed leave schedules which will exacerbate the existing backlog of thousands of tests.
Mark Serwotka PCS general secret wrote to minister Chris Grayling last week, but have rejected the last minute response.
He said: "PCS members in the DVSA have tried to negotiate around their concerns but the door has been slammed shut in their face. They now feel they have no alternative but to take industrial action to bring home to the public how damaging the DVSA proposals are.
"Learner drivers inconvenienced by this have our sympathy but the blame lies squarely with DVSA and the government."
The union said examiners were being told to work longer for no extra pay when the new tests are introduced. Mr Grayling said in a letter to the union that most of the issues in the dispute had been resolved and negotiations could continue if industrial action was called off.
Commenting on the Minister's response, Mr Serwotka said: "This completely inadequate, last minute reply from the Minister to me is so disappointing. It fails to address the causes of this dispute in the DVSA.
"He repeats the misinformation of DVSA management that travelling time was settled 3 years ago. This is completely wrong. Some issues were resolved in 2015 but travelling time was left to further negotiations. These talks have failed as DVSA insisted on imposing new rosters."


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Well, the video itself isn't that intense, but if you wanted to see what live-action Pitfall! looked like, reader Chris took three videos of the event.
The best sequences are ones requiring the rope swing; the rest of the time, you're looking at people with tiny vertical leaps, if not waiting contestants' backs. But thanks to Chris for giving us a look at it. It sounded cool.
Chris says his team finished with 24,000 points, 5,000 shy of the overall winner. "We were within striking distance the entire time." There are two more videos over on his blog post about it.
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The Muslim brotherhood's supporters along with other Islamists like Al Gama'a Al Islamiyya have attacked the supporters of other Non Islamist forces in Tahrir square after the prayers forcing them to leave it.
There was one stage in Tahrir square said to be owned by Al Wafd Party that attacked Morsi and The supreme guide after the prayers. Couple of Morsi's supporters attacked the stage destroying it and attacking the speakers and their supporters. Morsi supporters chanted " Bread , Freedom and Morsi got men in his back". They also chant Islamist slogans claiming that the revolution is Islamist and Support Your God and the Sharia !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111
The clashes erupted again but the Morsi's supporters and opponents in Mohamed Mahmoud , as the MB supporters destroyed the stage of the popular current. You must know the MB is claiming that those attackers are not from its members. They are claiming that they got orders to head to Tahrir square at 5 PM.
Sooner the Anti-MB supporters were forced to move to Mohamed Mahmoud street after they hurled rocks with the MB supporters.
|Part of the clashes by Karim Farid
Here is a march in Ghamara
|From Alexandria @aiayd
From what I understand and what I see on TV , the Mostafa Mahmoud March arrived to the square and kicked out Morsi supporters from the square for some time but the clashes continue.
|By Mina Fayek
There were echoes of bird shot in the square followed by an attack of those MB supporters then the civilians powers attacked back , all people are hurling rocks at each side.
Eye witnesses in Mohamed Mahmoud street say that bearded men are attacking them. Tens of young men have been injured already.
Media reports are speaking about bird shots and Molotov !!
The ministry of health announced that the number of the injured are 12 , I think it is higher now
@7:59 PMThe ministry of health declared that the number of injured in Tahrir clashes are 110 so far !! I am receiving reports from friends on the ground that the injured numbers could be more than that !!
The Muslim brotherhood left the square completely and moved to the Supreme judiciary court "The public prosecutor's HQ" where they protested for his resignation for couple of hours before leaving.
In huge development two buses from the MB buses that transfer the MB members from governorates to Cairo were torched by anti-MB protesters.
|One of the buses on fire
|Tearing down the MB sign "Al Masry Al Youm"
The Egyptian popular Current already called its members to gather in Talaat Harb street to protest but there were already clashes between its supporters and the MB supporters that ended by the so-called victory of EPC and the injury of tens or even hundreds from both sides.
6 April Youth Movement "Maher's front" announced their refusal for what it is happened and declared their withdrawal from all the protests Downtown Cairo whether in Tahrir square or Supreme judiciary court. The movement leading members slammed the Muslim brotherhood as well other political powers that are fighting over power.
The photo of the day
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Baked Ratatouille Boats
Total TimePrep: 30 min. + standing Bake: 45 min.
Makes8 servings
- 2 cups cubed eggplant
- 1 medium zucchini, chopped
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 large tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 4 medium green peppers
- 4 ounces reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese or part-skim mozzarella cheese, cut into 8 pieces
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh marjoram or 3/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 3 tablespoons panko bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Place eggplant and zucchini in a large bowl; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and toss to coat. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes. Rinse with cold water; drain and pat dry.
- In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add eggplant mixture, tomatoes, pepper and remaining salt. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- Meanwhile, cut green peppers in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Place in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Place about 3 tablespoons eggplant mixture in each pepper half; top with a piece of cheese and sprinkle with marjoram. Top with tomato sauce and remaining eggplant mixture.
- Cover and bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until peppers are tender. Combine the topping ingredients; sprinkle over peppers. Bake, uncovered, 3-5 minutes longer or until topping is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts1 each: 128 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 430mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat.
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Jun 6, 2010
Very good idea, particularly for the summer when fresh ingredients are inexpensive. "Very filling," with few calories for those watching weight. Slightly more time consuming, but tastes even better when made ahead. I also thought it would benefit from additional spices, added a commercially available combo with paprika, etc
Apr 13, 2010
These peppers taste great and make you feel like you are really doing something good for your body with all of the veggie goodness they pack in. However, I feel like the filling could have a more complex flavor. Even after adding a splash of merlot when the filling was simmering (very nice, worth a try) I still felt a little something was missing. I will experiment with the spices and amounts in the future, as I will definitely be making these again.
Apr 10, 2010
I love eggplant, but not all the family does. But they all liked this dish, it's the best!! Thanks
Apr 9, 2010
Baked ratatouille boats is a simple, easy meal that makes my family very happy to eat. They love it and we make it whenever we feel like eating it. It's a keeper and going in my recipe box.
Apr 9, 2010
very good, I used yellow peppers instead.
Apr 9, 2010
Fantastic recipe! Personally, I don't like the taste of green bell peppers, so I used yellow and red ones instead. Makes a lovely vegetarian main dish or a hearty side dish.


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White sand beaches and sparkling turquoise waters have long drawn travelers (and pirates, and Christopher Columbus) to these islands, but it's the friendly locals and unexpected adventures that have kept so many coming back
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IT'S EASY TO IMAGINE that when the members of the Virginia Company stopped in 1607 on what is now St. Thomas, on their way to establish the first permanent English settlement at Jamestown, their sublime surroundings would have sparked an impassioned debate about the merits of just staying put. It wouldn't have been the first: Native American tribes and Christopher Columbus, among others, also figure in the U.S. Virgin Islands' rich history. Seven different flags have flown here, with the last changeover happening in 1917, when Denmark sold the trio of Caribbean islands to the United States for what was then a princely sum of almost $300 an acre. The acquisition turned out to be a masterful use of Treasury money: St. Thomas offers bustling streets and brisk commerce, and has done so ever since it was a favorite haunt of infamous pirates like Blackbeard and Captain Kidd; St. John has rugged natural beauty (two-thirds of it is a U.S. national park) as well as culinary sophistication; and St. Croix, which is larger, flatter and, unlike its siblings, nonvolcanic, has laid-back ambience to spare. But what truly distinguishes these islands is the easy hospitality of the unique group of Americans who live there and who just might, in three short days, have you, too, debating the merits of sticking around.
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City Board of Zoning Appeals Rules & Procedures
Rule 1. Meetings
The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet regularly on the last Friday of each month and shall begin its meetings at 1:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of the County City Building. The date, time and/or place of any regular meeting can be changed by the Chairperson or by the Chairperson upon the request of any two members of the Board.
Rule 2. Agenda
A Written agenda of the matters to come before the board will be prepared by the Planning Department and mailed to all Board members and known interested parties seven days prior to the public hearing. Items not on the agenda will not be heard by the Board unless by unanimous vote of the members present, it determines that an emergency exists and that the public interest dictates that the matter be heard. Items not on the agenda may only be heard by the Board if legal requirements regarding notice are satisfied.
The matters shall be heard in the order that the items appear on the agenda, however, the Chairperson may adjust the order of the agenda unless a majority of the members in attendance decides otherwise. In the event that an agenda item which is set for public hearing is adjusted to an earlier time on the agenda, the public hearing on that item will remain open at least until its previously scheduled time in order to assure an opportunity for all interested persons to present testimony. Upon a majority vote of the Board members (three votes) an item which has not previously been placed on the agenda shall be included on the agenda of the next regularly scheduled meeting.
Rule 3. Notice
Legal notice of all agenda items requiring such legal notice shall be given in accordance with law. In addition, the board will endeavor to give written notice to all persons whose property is subject to Board action, at least on week prior to the date of the public hearing. In addition, the Board will make reasonable efforts to inform the public of the agenda through news media.
Rule 4. Nature of Testimony
The role and function of the Board of Zoning Appeals is to conduct public hearings and issue rulings on the following:
- Appeals of orders, decisions, and determinations by administrative officers concerning the Lincoln Municipal Zoning Code;
- Petitions for zoning variances;
- Petitions for zoning exceptions;
- Petitions for variances and exceptions relative to airport zoning.
All of the above are subject to the jurisdictional bases and limitations set forth in the Lincoln Municipal Charter, the Lincoln Municipal Code, and the Nebraska Revised Statutes. Due to the judicial nature of the Board, all speakers before the Board shall be sworn in prior to giving testimony.
All applications to the Board shall contain a statement of the jurisdictional basis upon which the application is made, and shall state the name of the real party or parties in interest.
Testimony before the Board shall be relevant to the jurisdictional basis upon which the application is made. Other forms of communication or documentation such as written statements, drawings, photographs, or recordings may be submitted in support or opposition to an agenda item and may be submitted to the Board at the public hearing or may or may accompany the application when filed. Material and testimony submitted should be as factual as possible. The Board may ask questions of person testifying. There shall, however, be no cross examination or direct questioning in front of the Board between proponents and opponents. All questions and testimony shall be directed to the Board. A copy of Rules 4 and 5 should be distributed to each applicant at the time the agenda is mailed to the applicant.
Rule 5. Presentation of Testimony
The applicant or the applicant's representative will be requested to present his or testimony first. Other persons who support the application will then be allowed to testify, followed by those persons who oppose the application. The applicant or the applicant's representative will then be given an opportunity for a brief rebuttal, after which the public hearing will be closed.
Each person should first state his or her name and address and, if that person is appearing as a representative of another, the person should state the nature of his or her representative capacity. Each person should present the reasons why the application should or should not be granted, relative to the Board's jurisdiction.
Five minutes is the preferred maximum for each individual's testimony. The Chairperson may grant additional time for items of major significance, upon request.
It is requested that large groups in attendance choose one or two representatives to present the arguments for the entire group. The representatives may have the group stand to give the Board an idea of the number of persons sharing similar views. It should be recognized, however, that Board is interested in factual information rather than a show of popular support for a particular viewpoint.
Individual speakers should not repeat testimony previously given. The Chairperson shall reserve the right to discontinue repetitious or irrelevant testimony.
Any member of the Board may call upon the City staff for assistance or comments at any time during the proceedings.
Rule 6. Withdrawal or Deferral
Any matter which has been advertised for public hearing may be withdrawn or deferred prior to preparation of the agenda, approximately 8 days prior to the scheduled Board meeting. Once the agenda has been prepared, items may be withdrawn or deferred only with the approval of the Chairperson.
If the applicant requests a deferral after the preparation of the agenda, then such deferral shall be for a period of to be determined by the Chairperson, however, a majority of the board members present may determine a different deferral period.
Rule 7. Administrative Action
At the conclusion of all public hearings, the Board will take administrative action on all items appearing on the agenda. The administrative portion of the meeting shall be open to the public but there shall be no testimony or other input from the public unless otherwise determined by the Board. During administrative action, the Board may request additional testimony from the applicant or from any other interested person and may call upon City staff for assistance or comments.
As required by law, three affirmative votes are required for final action on any matter. "Final action" shall be defined to mean any vote on a main motion which results in a favorable or unfavorable disposition of any agenda item. Unless otherwise provided by these rules, all other votes or decisions of the Board, including but not limited to, amendments, additions, deletions, and procedural matters, shall be determined by the majority vote of the members present at any meeting.
Any agenda item which is scheduled for final action but does not receive three or more votes either for or against, shall be deemed to have received neither approval nor disapproval and shall, without further order of the Board, be continued to the next regular meeting for administrative action only.
The Board shall develop factual findings in support of its final action on each matter, and shall indicate the basis upon which such action was made. The Board's decision, together with the findings of fact developed by the Board, shall be filed in the office of the City Clerk within seven days of such final action.
After a matter has received final action decision, such matter cannot be reconsidered by the board except as provided by law.
Rule 8. Suspension of Rules
Any and all rules may be suspended by three affirmative votes of the Board.
Rule 9. Amendment of Rules
These rules may be amended by three affirmative votes of the Board.
Rule 10. Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
The chairperson and vice-chairperson shall be elected for a one year term at the regular October meeting. In the event of a vacancy by either the chairperson or the vice-chairperson, the Board shall elect a replacement to fill the unexpired term at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board following the creation of the vacancy. Should the vice-chairperson be elected to fill the unexpired term of the chairperson, the Board shall thereupon, immediately elect a replacement for the vice-chairperson. All elections pursuant to this paragraph shall be by majority vote of the entire Board (three votes).
In the event of a vacancy by the chairperson, the vice-chairperson shall have the authority to act as the chairperson until a replacement is elected. In the event of a temporary absence by the chairperson, the vice-chairperson shall have the authority to act as chairperson during such absence.
In the event that both the chairperson and vice-chairperson are temporarily absent, the chairperson may appoint a temporary chairperson who will have the authority to act as chairperson during such absence. In the event that the chairperson has not appointed a temporary chairperson, the Planning Director, or someone designated by the Planning Director, shall call the meeting to order for the purpose of electing a temporary chairperson. The Board shall elect a temporary chairperson immediately thereafter. Such election shall be by a majority vote of the members present. The temporary chairperson, so elected, shall have the authority to act as the chairperson during the absence of the chairperson and vice-chairperson.
Either the Chairperson or the vice-chairperson may be removed from office by a four-fifths majority vote of the entire Board prior to the expiration of the regular term.
In addition to the other powers, duties and responsibilities specifically set out in these Rules, the Chairperson shall preside at all meetings of the Board, and shall be responsible for directing the order of the Board, for making rulings upon the propriety of testimony presented to the Board, and for directing the development of the findings of fact on any final action taken by the Board.
Rule 11. Roberts Rules of Order
Except as otherwise specifically set out herein, all business before the Board shall be conducted in accordance with Roberts Rules of Order.
Adopted as amended this 17th day of March 1995.


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