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Make the Sky a Garden—October Newsletter 2017
Letter from the Executive Director
Poet Danez Smith is a St. Paul native who is having quite the year. Their poetry book, Don't Call Us Dead, is a finalist for the National Book Awards, and is a powerful, complex, and moving collection. Here's an excerpt from their poem, "dinosaurs in the hood":
& no one kills the black boy. & no one kills the black boy. & no one kills the black boy. besides, the only reason i want to make this is for the first scene anyway: little black boy on the bus with his toy dinosaur, his eyes wide & endless
his dreams possible, pulsing, & right there.
In that poem, Smith reimagines the movie, Jurassic Park. This version is centered on kids that look like Danez, but instead of playing into the typical Hollywood trope that puts them up for extinction, this version would be about survival: survival against the dinosaurs, of course, but also against all the other forces that we know threaten young people of color. Smith's poetry is much like their last line of that poem: "possible, pulsing, & right there."
We at MOI could think of no better guest author for this year's Young Authors' Book Project than Danez Smith. Smith grew up in St. Paul and attended St. Paul public schools, so it is fitting that they will be returning with the MOI Crew to support this year's YABP partner—the 5th graders at John A. Johnson Achievement Plus Elementary in East St. Paul.
For YABP, MOI staff and volunteers will go to classes twice a week throughout the school year to support the students in writing poetry, personal narratives, and a variety of other types of creative writing. Students will create a portfolio of work, then edit and revise their pieces to be included in a published anthology. Smith will join the ranks of Marlon James and Kao Kalia Yang, our previous guest authors, and will visit the class throughout theyear to speak about their work. The project will culminate with Smith writing the foreword to the anthology.
As we embark on our third year of the Young Authors' Book Project, MOI is reminded of how lucky we are in the Twin Cities to have such a vibrant literary community supporting us and our students. We eagerly head back into classrooms, ready to help another class of young authors put pen to paper, and we are thrilled to have Danez and their words by our side.
i did not come here to sing you blues.
lately, i open my mouth
& out comes marigolds, yellow plums.
i came to make the sky a garden.
For all our young authors who use their words to make the sky a garden,
Porthole into Programming
The leaves may be falling but new programs are sprouting at MOI! Our first official day of the Young Authors' Book Project kicks off at John A. Johnson Achievement Plus Elementary on Tuesday, November 7! We hope you'll join us for Tuesday or Thursday classroom sessions from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm as we support two classes of 5th graders in becoming published authors alongside Danez Smith in a paperback anthology of their own design. Email our Program Director, Cross, for more information on getting involved or joining our carpool. Be sure to check out our work from previous school years!
A special shout-out to our After-School Homework Help volunteers who are delivering an average of 120 hours of free tutoring every week! That's $3,000 of free tutoring for our students and families! Enrollment and attendance are at all-time highs, thanks to our dedicated corps of volunteers willing to plumb the depths of spelling lists and quadratic equations alike.
The Storytelling & Bookmaking Field Trip crew is clipping right along, too! Stop in a few minutes early and check out the week's latest publications in our front window, featuring the art of our awesome volunteer illustrators and the remarkably creative characters of local elementary school authors. Poisonhead is especially charismatic.
Finally, we hope that you will set sail with us on our first-ever Personal Statement Dayadventure! We are recruiting high school juniors and seniors seeking assistance on their personal statements for college applications, as well as enthusiastic volunteers to join us on Saturday, October 28 at Roosevelt High School from 10 am to 2 pm.
Ever wanted to go to Hip Hop High? Catch you back here next month with an update on MOI's new creative writing partnership with High School for Recording Arts!
In the News
"St. Thomas makes college more accessible." MOI is holding its first-ever Personal Statement Day to make college more accessible Saturday, October 28!
Give to the Max!
Join MOI on November 16 for Give to the Max Day. As usual, your donations will go toward keeping our programs free and fun!
Student Spotlight
Recently, MOI hosted a fundraising event featuring Marlon James and three longtime After-School Homework Help attendees. The siblings each read original works written at MOI and they all blew everyone out of the water. Here's one of their pieces:
Best Person Ever
I am as sneaky as a shadow ninja.
I am as genius as a working computer.
I am as jump as the Mario brothers.
I am as strong as a bull.
I am as chill as a starfish.
I am as amazed as Einstein.


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I Was a Daydream Believer – The Last Train for Puppy Love Crush Davy Jones – R.I.P.
Like millions of other 9-14 year-olds in the late 1960s, I was in love with Davy Jones. It is with nostalgic sadness that I reacted to news of his death – he is forever ensconced in my memory as a young and adorable lad, despite the fact that I saw him perform in 2003 at the Arlington Heights festival Frontier Days. And by the way, he was still very good looking and charming.

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Forest River Crossfit Recalls
There have been 0 recalls on Crossfit vehicles in recent years. The latest, dated 2017-07-10 and published by the NHTSA on 2017-07-20, was due to a problem with the driveshaft. Approximately 556 vehicles were involved. Since 2015, Crossfit's have experienced approximately 1 recall(s) . See a list of recalls for your model year below.
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|(Published by NHTSA on 2017-07-20)
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|Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Glaval Commute; 2017-2018 Crossfit; 2016-2017 Starcraft Candidate II and Prodigy Bus and 2015-2017 Starcraft Starlite recreational transit buses built on Ford Transit chassis. In the affected vehicles, the flexible coupling connecting the transmission to the driveshaft may prematurely fail.
|If the coupling fails, the vehicle will not be able to move under its own power and the disconnected driveshaft may impact and damage the brake and fuel lines. Additionally, the separated driveshaft may allow the vehicle to roll if the vehicle is exited when the transmission is in 'Park' but the parking brake is not applied. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash.
|Forest River will notify owners, and as an interim repair, Ford dealers will replace the flexible coupling on any vehicle with more than 30,000 miles. A final remedy repair of a redesigned flexible coupling or a revised driveshaft equipped with a universal joint is being developed and is expected in early 2018. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on September 1, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 5.35.225-0461.
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|Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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|Dwarf Corydoras
|Written by Chris Ralph
|Thursday, 10 March 2011 11:53
Dwarf Corydoras
By Chris Ralph
There are numerous species of Corydoras available to the hobbyist, many of which have been described for years, some of which have only recently been discovered and are awaiting identification and subsequent naming. I think that this is something which will always fascinate me, the fact that there are new species potentially awaiting discovery from remote corners of the South American continent. The thing that concerns me personally however, is the rate at which the rain forests are disappearing, which not only impacts upon the natural habitats of these wonderful catfish and the associated other forms of fauna and flora, but also upon us the human population as well. With all the doom and gloom surrounding climate change I wonder how long it will be before the situation reaches its conclusion, and where all life will feature? As many of you are aware I have been fortunate enough to visit the Amazon and some of its many tributaries in order to observe some of our aquarium fishes natural habitats, which will form part of some future articles.
It is my intention to cover some of the often overlooked species of Corydoras - the 'dwarf' or 'pygmies' as many aquarists refer to them as. I have kept many species of Corydoras and to this day still find them very fascinating to watch and observe. As you are most likely aware Corydoras belong to the family Callichthyidae, sub-family Callichthyinae, which also includes the genera Aspidoras, Brochis, Dianema, Hoplosternum, Lepthoplosternum, Megalechis and Scleromystax, and just to keep us on our toes the taxonomists like to cause more confusion when they review the families as has happened during recent years. This has resulted in some species of Corydoras being reclassified as Scleromystax. I guess that it is this confusion within taxonomy, as well as the observations made over many years which makes this family of catfish so interesting and fascinating to keep.
When keeping these catfish the following information might be of use especially to those of you venturing into keeping Corydoras for the first time:
Water parameters – Corydoras prefer to be kept in water which has a pH in the range of 6.0-7.2, and hardness in the range of 2-25°dGH. This catfish is ideally suited to temperatures in the range of 23-27ºC or 73-81ºF.
Feeding – As with all the other catfish that I have had the pleasure to keep over the years, Corydoras readily accepts a mixed and varied diet which includes granular foods, frozen bloodworm and good quality flake to name but a few. Due to the relatively small size of these catfish I would suggest that the dry foods offered are slightly crushed to make them smaller for these fish to eat.
Aquarium size – I would suggest a minimum size of 18" x 12" x 12" or 24" x 15" X 12" for a small shoal of these catfish, with plenty of hiding places amongst bogwood and rocks. These magnificent tiny catfish might also be suitable for adding to a 'Nano' type aquarium in smaller numbers. The ideal aquarium substrate to use with these catfish is aquarium sand such as BD Aquarium Sand. As with all other species of fish, water quality and general husbandry is very important, and I would recommend that a minimum of 25% water is changed on a weekly basis.
Compatibility –Wherever possible I would recommend that the aquarist keep these catfish in a community aquarium in small groups of six or more, but as the absolute minimum I would suggest three specimens. In their natural habitat Corydoras would be found in relatively large shoals.
Sexual differences – The males tend to be more slender than the females.
Breeding – There are numerous documented reports of aquarium spawnings of Corydoras. The majority of Corydoras adopt the typical "T shape" breeding clinch when spawning. The spawning activity follows on from a period of conditioning with foods such as Daphnia and bloodworm, and a partial water change using cooler water, which replicates the lead up to the rainy season in their natural habitats – the trigger for breeding activity to take place.
For the purpose of this article I have documented four species of Corydoras which do not attain lengths above 40mm standard length which is the measurement from the tip of the snout to the base of the caudal peduncle. All sizes quoted are in mm standard length.
Corydoras pygmaeus – Knaack, 1966
Common Name – Pygmy Cory
Natural Habitat – South America namely Brazil, Est. Rondônia, surroundings of Calama, along Rio Madeira near the mouth of Rio Jipiraná (Rio Machado). Also found in Ecuador, Napo Province, Rio Aguarico, Peru, Loreto Province, and Rio Nanay near Iquitos.
Size – Males 25mm & females 32mm
Body – Typical triangular body shape with the head being short and compact.
Colour – Base colour of head and body grey/green. Blackish coloured line running from the tip of the snout through the junction of the body scutes ending at the caudal peduncle, where it broadens out into a triangular shape. Dorsal parts of dorsolateral body scutes with darker pigment on the posterior edges. Ventrolateral body scutes are creamy white with the exception of a dark line which runs from the ventral fins to the anal fin. All fins are described as being clear.
Remarks – This species is often mistaken for Corydoras hastatus within the aquatic trade. Corydoras pygmaeus lacks the lozenge-shaped blotch at the root of the tail along with the white to yellowish coloured margin above and below. This species sports a black band that runs the full length of the body, ending just short of the tail end, and ending in a slightly broader band when compared to Corydoras hastatus.
Etymology – Cory meaning helmeted, doras meaning leathery skin (helmeted Doras) cuirass. Pygmaeus from Latin meaning dwarf.
Corydoras hastatus – Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1888
Common Name – Dainty Corydoras
Natural Habitat – South America namely Brazil, Est. Amazonas, Villa Bella, Parintins. It is suggested that this locality is doubtful as there are several Villa Bellas (Vila Bela) in Brazil and the species is common within the Rio Paraguay drainage in Brazil and Paraguay
Size – Males 25mm & females 32mm
Body – Typical triangular body shape with the head being short and compact. The dorsal fin has 1 hard ray and 7 soft rays. The anal fin has 2 hard rays and 5-6 soft rays. There are 22 bony scutes in the upper lateral series and 20 in the lower lateral series.
Colour – The base colour of the body and head is grey-green to golden yellow. The back is olive green; the flanks are yellowish with a whitish coloured belly. The head, body and fins are sprinkled with small dark spots. A black longitudinal band runs from behind the gill cover to a lozenge-shaped blotch at the root of the tail; the latter blotch having a white to yellowish coloured margin above and below. A second broader streak runs along the lower edge of the caudal peduncle. The fins are dull grey. The base of the caudal fin is blackish in colour.
Remarks – This species is said to prefer a specific habitat which is called the 'swimming meadows' of the Pantanal and Choco region. In its natural habitat this catfish is generally found in small groups of 15-20 specimens. There is a characin –Serrapinnus kriegi which closely resembles this catfish and is often found in amongst shoals of the catfish. This is a very small mid-water shoaling species, which does not spend as much time on the substrate as other species do, preferring to sit on the leaves of aquarium plants rather than sitting on the substrate.
Etymology – Cory meaning helmeted, doras meaning leathery skin (helmeted Doras) cuirass. Hastatus from Latin meaning armed with a spear.
Corydoras habrosus – Weitzman, 1960
Common Name – Dwarf Corydoras
Natural Habitat – South America namely Venezuela, State of Cojedes, Rio Salinas, tributary of Rio Pajo Viejo, El Baúl.
Size – Males 32mm & females 35mm
Body – Typical triangular body shape with the head being short and compact. The dorsal fin has 1 hard ray and 7 soft rays.
Colour – Base colour of head and body pale tan. There are three dark blotches along the middle of the body, the first below the dorsal fin, the second between the dorsal and adipose fins; the third and darkest blotch is on the caudal peduncle. The three azygous scutes before the adipose fin have dark pigment on them. There is scattered dark pigment on the dorsolateral body scutes, the ventrolateral body scutes are without pigment except for the upper portions of those scutes associated with the three dark midside blotches. The dorsal fin is clear except for two dark rows of fine spots. The adipose fin membrane is clear with some dark pigment on the spine. The caudal fin has four light rows of spots in the upper lobe and three in the bottom lobe. The pectoral, ventral and anal fins are clear.
Remarks – Some older aquatic literature refers to this species as Corydoras cochui, sharing a similar colour pattern. Corydoras cochui has a more slender body than Corydoras habrosus and one more blotch on the side of the body. Corydoras habrosus has no spot at the base of the ventral fin, and the pectoral fins are not barred.
Etymology – Cory meaning helmeted, doras meaning leathery skin (helmeted Doras) cuirass. Habros from Greek meaning pretty, delicate or dainty.
Corydoras cochui – Myers & Weitzman, 1954
Common Name – Pygmy Catfish, C022, Barred-tail Corydoras, Cochu's Catfish.
Natural Habitat – South America namely Brazil in the Upper Araguaia River basin. Also documented as being found in the Rio Araguaia, Santa Maria Nova and State of Goyaz (Goiaz).
Size – Males 30mm & females 35mm
Body – Slender with a rounded snout, although it does still have the typical triangular appearance which makes this family distinct.
Colour – Base colour of body and head is light brown. There are four dark coloured blotches along the flanks; one below the dorsal fin, one between the dorsal and adipose fin, one below the adipose fin and one on the caudal peduncle. There is a dark streak along the back of the fish which extends from below the dorsal fins spine, ending in a dark spot on the upper edge of the caudal peduncle. The top of the head is dark in colour which continues just below the eye. The upper and anterior portion of the opercle is also dark in colour. The caudal fin has five narrow irregular dark coloured cross bands. The base of the anal fin has a dark coloured spot extending into the body. Ventral fin is clear. Pectoral fin rays with a few dark coloured scattered spots. Dorsal fin rays with a scattering of dark coloured spots forming two irregular rows. Dorsal and pectoral fin spines having a narrow dark line along them.
Remarks – This particular species is not commonly available, but is well worth looking out for and is ideal for smaller aquariums.
Etymology – Cory meaning helmeted, doras meaning leathery skin (helmeted Doras) cuirass. Cochui named in honour of Mr Fred Cochu.
In addition to those species detailed above the excellent book - Identifying Corydoradinae Catfish by Ian Fuller and Hans-Georg Evers mentions the following two species, which to date I have not had the pleasure to see for sale:
Corydoras paragua - Knaack, 2004. A species from Bolivia. Males attain a length of 35mm, and females 40mm.
Corydoras multimaculatus - Steindachner, 1907. A species from Brazil. Males attain a length of 35mm, and females 40mm.
The next time you are looking to purchase some smaller fish spare a thought for these miniature catfish, you will not be disappointed!
Glossary of terms
Caudal is defined as the tail fin. Pectoral fins are defined as paired lateral fins. Dorsal fin is defined as the medial fin on top of the back. Adipose is defined as a second dorsal fin which in the case of Corydoras consists of fatty tissue with a single spine supporting a thin membrane. Dorsal is defined as being top or above. Ventral is defined as bottom, below or underneath. Opercle is defined as the large bone forming the gill cover. Caudal peduncle is defined as the usually narrowing posterior part of the body between the anal and caudal fins. Scute is defined as a bony plate. Dorsolateral is defined as extending from the top to the side. Ventrolateral is defined as extending from below and to the side.
Chris Ralph
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There's something uniquely special about good food and great friends. As a mom, wife, and entrepreneur, it is rare that I get to enjoy both at the same time, but when I do, I am truly happy. Friends can make you laugh and cry, and food can make you scream and melt. I am blessed to have experienced all four emotions at once on a trip to New Orleans last fall when I connected with my bestie and she took me on grand tour of the finest new digs the city has to offer.
Yes, I said New Orleans where, if you have not been, may be the best food city outside of New York. The succulent seafood, the scrumptiously sweet pastries and the down-home-feel where everything tastes homemade, makes me a regular for jumping in my car and driving the eight hours from Atlanta to indulge in the cuisines. Thankfully, traveling to New Orleans is also an opportunity for me to spend quality time with my friend, Shannon, who is not only a native of the NO, but mom, wife and foodie like me.
When I told her I was coming to drop my oldest off at Xavier University for year two, she immediately took the reins and said "trust me." She hinted that she would arrange a "spa and tasting" day to celebrate Leo season since we are both ravenous lionesses. In terms of eating, of course. I was so excited to drive to NO and see my big girl start her second year at school and see my bestie. Fine dining would be the cherry on top, and yes, I was going to devour that cherry!
Not to forget the spa piece — lemon water and good massage helped me to de-stress after the long drive and chaos of life . I was ready mentally and physically (don't rub downs and lemon water make you hungry?) to try new dishes and unload all of my joys and pains to my friend. We decided once we got into the car that we would only talk husbands and children while in the car, and once we were sitting at each of the four restaurants for which we had reservations — drinks, appetizers, entree, dessert — we could only discuss what we were putting into our bodies.
Now let me say this for the record – this blog isn't about the usual suspects. I don't go to the mainstream eateries. I want a true authentic look at the food of New Orleans.
I arrived in New Orleans around 7pm after driving straight through. And by 8:30pm, I was enjoying Deanie's. The soft shell crab po-boy will make you speechless. Now I will say this when you get there don't fill up on the bread that they bring out cause you're appetite will be ruined and you cant take a po-boy to go. It just wont reheat the same. Shannon enjoyed the Barbeque Shrimp which by name is a little deceiving. These are the biggest and prettiest shrimp ever and they're not really in BBQ sauce. They're cooked the New Orleans way and served head on after being sauteed in a blend of top secret seasonings. This is not a meal for you if you're prissy as you're going to get messy. Don't worry just peel, dip and dive right in to enjoy!
First we drove to several brunch spots and read the menu before settling on Cafe Atchafalaya. …As mommies who are typically concerned about what everyone else is eating, we threw that notion to the curb and ordered EVERYTHING we wanted off of the menu. We kicked things off with the bellinis. Cream cheese grits. Jalapeno corn bread, Eggs Louisiane which the waitress politely changed the poached eggs to fried eggs served over crab cakes and dressed with creole hollandaise. Shannon enjoyed the savory pulled pork bread pudding.
We arrived at Balance Spa at the Loews Hotel and quickly realized that they were trying to rain on our parade. But you can't stop 2 Leo women who are on a missions. We weren't given a lot of details about our upcoming experiences so when we wanted to order food and drinks no one had answers. So what do you do when they say they don't deliver to the Spa area – you throw on a spa robe and go sit at the bar of course. Yes we got some looks but most of the women gave us a thumbs up for having the guts to do it. We ordered a bottle of Elio Perrone Moscato d'Asti and proceeded to crack jokes at the bar. Ultimately the masseuses that we had did a great job and we were totally relaxed and ready for a night on the town.
After the drinks and massages, we knew it was time to eat! I mean we are in New Orleans LOL!
Now Bacchanal Wines is not your typical restaurant. There's no signage. It's on a corner of a block that at night looks a little um..yeah, exactly. But time you walk in you feel like you're in a wine cellar and you realize you've found heaven. And it's so extensive you could be there for hours but you hear the music and smell the food that pulls you through the rest of the experience.
First you pay at a window that's very reminiscent of a drive thru. We were still very suspect as we were told to grab a table, utensils, order your own drinks and wait for your food. Not definitely fine dining…or so we thought!
Dinner was divine as Shannon took the lead on ordering. So we dined on sweet peppers stuffed with a fresh crab salad drizzled with creme fraiche ordered and yes there's two of the same pictures because we ordered it twice. Then we shared a grilled flank steak with fries. Nothing mind blowing but cooked and seasoned to perfection. We also noticed everyone ordering the mozzarella appetizer so I ran back downstairs and ordered one too. Wondering how come everyone has the same thing on their tables except us. This dish was beautifully balanced. The cheese had a whipped ricotta feel on the inside while starting like a traditional ball of mozzarella on the outside.
Now I would be totally remiss if I didn't tell you about this butter plate that you can order. It's basically an appetizer here. I'ts bread, butter, radish, parmigiano reggiano butter, and truffle oil.
If you're like me you're thinking her and her BFF eat everything that this place has to offer and she's stuck on the butter plate. YES! I've never experienced something so simple and so complex at the same damn time.Who does this? Who can make butter perfectly creamy. Perfectly salty. Who can offer different types of butter and convince you to order a plate of it. Bacchanal's Executive Chef, Chef Rodas and Chef de cuisine, Chef Rich can – that's who!
No trip would be complete without a stop at Cafe Du Monde for beignets. These things are sinful. Butter. Sugary. Tangy. And piping HOT! There's no pretty way to eat a beignet as you're going to look like Tony Montana sitting behind his desk (you know that scene). But it's totally worth the mess.
Life is too short NOT to combine food and friends. She and I connect on so many levels (Leos rock!) but this time it was the food that made our time together perfect and I cannot wait to recreate this with another fellow Leo, Lisa this summer as we plan to do this on a whole other level…stay tuned!


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Cameron Park Zoo and Mayborn Museum Complex
If you're ready for an all-day adventure, plan a visit to Waco's Cameron Park Zoo and Mayborn Museum Complex. Cameron Park Zoo, located at 1701 North 4th Street, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.
Every detail has been planned out at the 52-acre natural habitat zoo, from the beautiful animal enclosures to this colorful shade canopy.
We loved watching the Galapagos tortoise, who was staying cool in the mud.
Kids can stay cool, too, with this small splash pad and shaded treehouse playscape.
Don't miss the huge Brazos River Country exhibit! You might not be able to tell by the entrance but this leads to a substantial section of the zoo.
The boys loved the aquarium.
The alligators were just "hanging out."
Farther along, we saw these Huaco (or Hueco or Waco) Indian huts.
Don't miss this exhibit as you walk along: the Brazos at Night!
Next was the bison exhibit, a display reflecting the Brazos River through the High Plains/Cap Rock area. In addition to viewing buffalo in the exhibit, we also saw a teepee and informative sign describing how different parts of the bison animal were used by nomadic Native American tribes.
Next we went to the Herpetarium, where a rattlesnake appeared to be watching us closely.
We were running out of fuel after all of our exploring, so we stopped at the Treetops Cafe for a snack and drink. Just past the cafe, we saw this friendly giraffe, who was practically posing for the camera.
As you can see, the giraffe has room to wander!
There is a lot of helpful and educational information at the Cameron Park Zoo.
The elephant was very majestic.
We saved the best for last: Mysteries of the Asian Forest!
Here's the Sumatran Tiger.
We loved the Komodo Dragon!
The kids were enchanted by these chimes you could stomp on at Jungle Jim's Playground.
We drove a short distance east on University Parks Drive to the Mayborn Museum Complex (1300 S. University Parks Drive). I had heard so many fantastic reviews about the museum that it seemed impossible the facility could meet our expectations.
Not to fear! This amazing place is like visiting three museums in one: a natural history museum, a historic village, and a children's museum. We started our adventure at Strecker's Cabinet of Curiosities.
Check out this huge whale skull…..
….and this 75 million year old marine turtle fossil!
The walk-in diorama of the Waco Mammoth site, where a herd of Columbian mammoths was trapped and buried about 65,000 years ago, was very impressive. It featured an educational video about the site as well as a plaster replica of the excavation under your feet.
This is the exploration station for archaeology.
We all were pretty interested in the cross-section of a Huaco Indian hut. Unfortunately, my picture of the inside did not turn out so you will just have to go see it for yourself!
We went outside to the graceful back porch of the museum. The kids ran full-speed ahead to check out the unique buildings in the Gov. Bill and Vara Daniel Historic Village.
The village is made up of nine wood-frame buildings that represent life in an 1890s community. The buildings were moved from Liberty, Texas, in 1986. The kids were thoroughly fascinated by this water pump and the church bell.
The commissary was of particular interest, with lots of goods on display typical for a rural general store.
The kids ran back into the museum through this hallway with a musical soundscape. We couldn't wait to explore!
There are 17 discovery rooms, all with different themes.
This friendly guy was in the vertebrates room.
Next, we went to the communication room.
The transportation room was a favorite!
And so was the energy room!
In each room, you will find descriptive information.
The water and bubbles room was an absolute favorite! I think the kids could have stayed at the water table all day.
Creating the human-size bubble took patience and skill.
A foot-friendly piano was in the sound room…..
…..and so were these classic tube telephones.
DJ Mixmaster B is in the house!
The simple machines room was really a hit. This display shows how pulleys work.
Also in this room, the kids found blocks to create a catenary arch. Teamwork saved the day!
More fun in the simple machines room.
In addition to the above, there are also discovery rooms for TV News and Weather, Health, Native Americans, Pioneers, Recycling, People of the World, Optics and Aunt Blanche's Tea Room. As if that's not enough, there's also a massive train set!
Through September 2, 2013, the museum features a special exhibit: Goosebumps, The Science of Fear. The kids had a blast scaring themselves silly.
Austin Active Kids Opinion: These two Waco wonders are well-worth the drive up I-35!
Outing Time: About 2 1/2 hours at Cameron Park Zoo and 3 hours at Mayborn Museum Complex. We spent 2 hours each way on I-35 (in no traffic) driving from Austin.
Reminders: We arrived at the zoo around 11 a.m. and the museum around 2 p.m. We definitely could have spent more time at either place! Cameron Park Zoo fees are $9 for age 13+, $6 for kids 4-12, FREE for children 3 years and under, and $8 for age 60+. Here's the full schedule of Mayborn Museum Complex fees. With the traveling exhibit included, the cost for me and two boys was $20 total. The Gov. Bill and Vara Daniel Historic Village hours of operation are slightly different from the main museum's. The Mayborn Museum Complex is located on the Baylor University campus so check before you go for any upcoming special events (like football games) that will cause traffic jams. Here are links to maps of the Cameron Park Zoo and the Mayborn Museum Complex. Both facilities have gift shops.
Take along a change of clothes and towels if you think your kids won't be able to pass up getting soaked in the splash pad at Cameron Park Zoo. It's also a good idea to bring along sunscreen, water, and snacks.
If you have time to spare, you might be interested in these Waco attractions: Texas Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Pepper Museum, Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum, Waco Mammoth Site, and Cameron Park (the park totals 400 acres and has much to offer in addition to the 52-acre zoo).


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Bombs Away Dream Babies( 1979) is one of two albums that the Legendary John Stewart has on my list, he could have had 4 but I had to draw a line somewhere. For those who are asking, Who Is John Stewart? Well this album is as good a place to start. John Stewart is a former member of the legendary Folk Group The Kingston Trio and as a solo artist he released 57 albums including Live and greatest Hit releases, he is also the writer of one of the Monkees biggest songs Daydream Believer and wrote runaway Train for Rosanne Cash.
Bombs away Dream Babies was not his most successful album in sales but rewarded him with 3 top 40 hits in North America, Lost Her In The Sun #34 Midnight Wind #28 and his biggest hit Gold which hit #5. This album also featured Stevie Nicks and lindsey Buckingham and was perhaps his most pop oriented album of his career as his previous albums were all steeped in either Folk or the Country Rock sound of the late 60's and early 70's, the album itself hit as high as #10 on the billboard top 100 and sold over 1 million copies but sadly today this album is one of the forgotten albums of the 70's despite who is on it and the fact that it contains more radio friendly songs than any other album that he did in his lifetime.
John Stewart Died in January 2008.
Track Listings For Bombs Away Dream Babies.
- "Gold" – 4:26
- "Lost Her in the Sun" – 3:51
- "Runaway Fool of Love" – 2:32
- "Somewhere Down the Line" – 2:52
- "Midnight Wind" – 4:30
- "Over the Hill" – 3:13
- "The Spinnin' of the World" – 1:42
- "Comin' Out of Nowhere" – 2:03
- "Heart of the Dream" – 3:21
- "Hand Your Heart to the Wind" – 3:55


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International student guest is "Lin Quan Sheng" RYUKYU university student who came from Taiwan.
Name: Lin Quang Shen
Nickname: Izumi in Japan, Quang Sheng in Taiwan.
Sex: male
Age: 21
Country: Taiwan Tainan
University: National Yunlin University of Science and Technology
Department: Faculty of Engineering Department
Grade: graduated 4 years. Planning to be a graduate student until August 2017
High School: Taichung Municipal Shalu Industrial High School.
the reason you want to study in japan
I love Japanese drama that I always watch it.
「JIN」is my favorite.
And I started to learn Japanese since I was 1st year.
the reason you chose japan
Because Okinawa is near from Taiwan
It is really convenient. That's important to me.
And my university is partnered with RYUKU.
the good things you came here
I've got a lot of friends in here.
We hang to the sea, until American village in Chatan.
We also went for driving and ate hamburger.
I'd like to BBQ in the coming season.
the difficulties you have in japan
Okinawa is a place where the sea is beautiful but the transportation is inconvenient.
The bus fee is also expensive.
In Taiwan Taichung the bus fee is free for moving within 10km.
the people your thankful
My family, Taiwan university professors, friends.
And Taiki from RYUKU university. Thank you so much.
your goals in life
Go back to Taiwan and be graduated student.
I want to be an engineer in future
I want to get a job to connect Okinawa and Taiwan.
advice for your junior students
Always think that your ability is not perfect
Consider your ability is not high to do your best!
your desire to japan
Nothing. The university is already fine.
The people in Okinawa are really nice.
Quang Sheng thank you for doing interview.
Do your best until the last time on your school life in here.
Please be an engineer as soon as possible and be a bridge between Taiwan and Japan.
"SITA" will support your dream.


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The Bank of Russia External and Public Relations Department informs that the following changes to the parameters of the Bank of Russia exchange rate policy mechanism have been applied starting from the 24 July 2012:
- the symmetric widening from 6 to 7 roubles of the dual-currency basket floating operational band (the sum of 0.45 euro and 0.55 USD), aimed at preventing the excess volatility of the ruble exchange rate;
- the lower and the upper boundaries of the operational band are 31.65 and 38.65 roubles respectively as of the end of 24 July 2012;
- the decrease of the cumulative interventions threshold for shifting the boundaries of the operational band by 5 kopecks from $500 million to $450 million.
The above mentioned changes are implemented in the context of the gradual transition to the inflation targeting regime which according to the "Monetary Policy Guidelines in 2012 and for 2013 and 2014" is stated as the Bank of Russia's priority in the middle term perspective.
The increase of the potential flexibility of the exchange rate resulting from the implemented changes should contribute to strengthening of the interest rate policy conducted by the Bank of Russia for ensuring the price stability.
24 July 2012
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The day promises something for all and is suitable for students, amateurs and professionals alike. All age groups are welcome with suggested standard from grade 3 equivalent through to diploma plus level. Play in ensembles, partake of a masterclass and listen to concerts. Be involved in a wonderful day devoted to the Oboe.
The very first UK Loree Oboe day took place at the Conway Hall London in 1997, with Nicholas Daniel as the featured artist. Since then Oboe days have taken place at various Conservatoires throughout the country, featuring top artists and exploring the world of the oboe. Last year's event in Canterbury, which featured the inaugural Leon Goosens Composition Prize, provided the catalyst for today's event to explore various aspects of oboe playing in an informal, exciting and thought provoking way, utilising the talents of some of the country's top players.
Alison TealeOboe & Cor Anglais
Alison is the Principal Cor Anglais player with the BBC Symphony Orchestra. She is currently embarking on an exciting project which aims to expand the Cor Anglais repertoire and bring the instrument to the fore.
Whilst studying at Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Alison was appointed Co Principal Oboe with the Hong Kong Philharmonic orchestra. In 2003 she moved to Cardiff to become the Principal Cor Anglais player for the BBC National Orchestra of Wales.
Winning the Isle of Wight International Oboe competition in 2001 led to her Purcell Room debut and numerous concertos for BBC radio 3 broadcasts, notably Quiet City with Alison Balsom and Spaghetti Western with BBC NOW.
In addition to her career with the BBC Symphony orchestra she is an oboe professor at Guildhall School of Music, freelances with both British and International orchestras, performs solo and chamber recitals and is regularly asked to give masterclasses throughout the UK and Europe.
Alison plays on a Loree Royal 125 oboe and a Royal Cor Anglais.
James TurnbullOboe
Described by The Independent as "a worthy champion" of contemporary oboe music, James has dedicated much of his performing life to promoting and extending the oboe repertoire. James has performed frequently throughout the UK and Europe including a solo recital at the Wigmore Hall in 2010. He has broadcast live on BBC Radio 3 and appeared as a soloist in numerous UK festivals including Oxford, Leicester, Cambridge, Thaxted, Ryedale, Machynlleth, Swaledale and, King's Lynn. James has released solo recordings for Champs Hill Records, Quartz Music and the ABRSM as well as featuring on a disc of Thea Musgrave's works for Harmonia Mundi USA. Gramophone Magazine described his debut recital disc, Fierce Tears, as a "notable debut" and it was selected as the Editor's Choice Recording by Classical Music Magazine.
James is deeply committed to expanding the oboe repertoire. He worked closely with Michael Berkeley, John Casken, Jonathan Dove, John Woolrich, Thea Musgrave and Tansy Davies on their compositions for oboe. Composers including Patrick Hawes, Thomas Hewitt Jones and Norbert Froehlich have also written for him. James has a keen interest in researching lost repertoire and bringing to new audiences works which have been rarely performed. In 2011 he worked closely with Christopher Hogwood on preparation for a new edition of Thomas Attwood Walmisley's Sonatinas for oboe and piano.
Aside from his performing interests, James is dedicated to broadening the appeal of the oboe and encouraging young people to learn the instrument. To this end, he has launched the website LearnToPlayTheOboe.com which now receives over a thousand new visitors every month from across the world. James also teaches at the Royal College of Music Junior Department and gives masterclasses across the UK.
James plays a Lorée Royal Oboe and Cor Anglais supplied by Crowthers of Canterbury. For more information about James and his playing, visit www.james-turnbull.com.
Matthew DraperOboe & Reed Making
Matthew studied at the Royal Academy of Music in London and as a post graduate he was awarded scholarships from the Wingate Foundation and the Countess of Munster Musical Trust to study at the Hochschule fur Musik in Munich.
Matthew is a member of the Irish Chamber Orchestra, and as a freelance musician has been invited to play with the London Symphony Orchestra, the Philharmonia Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the Ulster Orchestra, English National Opera Orchestra, the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the City of London Sinfonia and the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra.
He has also worked extensively in the theatre playing in West End shows including Cats, Ragtime, The Woman in White, Oliver, My Fair Lady and Jospeh. In the world of commercial music Matthew has played for numerous film scores including Harry Potter, Twilight, Lord of the Rings, Tron, Arthur Christmas, and Interstellar.
Matthew has taught reed making at the Royal Academy of Music, the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and the Royal College of Music. Matthew is currently a visiting consultant at Wells Cathedral School and is the oboe specialist at Brighton College.
Ian CrowtherOboe & Cor Anglais
Ian was born in Portsmouth and started playing the oboe at the age of thirteen. He spent ten years as an oboist with the Royal Marines School of Music until 1982 when he was obliged to retire due to a back injury. He then embarked on an academic career gaining a BA and MA in Modern History at the University of Kent. Ian now runs his own business, a specialist music shop in Canterbury, and combines this with his work as a freelance oboist. Ian's playing activities include orchestral, chamber and soloist work, and is also manager of the Festival Chamber Orchestra. The Orchestra endeavour to provide innovative and exciting programmes and have recently performed with John Harle, Dame Felicity Lott, Sarah Leonard as well as David Rees-Williams, Michael Chance and Stephen Barlow. Ian performs as a soloist with the Orchestra having recently perfomed Jean Francaix L'Horloge de Flore. In April 2016 the Orchestra featured in 'The Oboe in Concert' with James Turnbull and Ian as soloists.
Ensemble Session 1
For players Grades 6-8with Ian Crowther
Oboe Master Classwith James Turnbull
Introduction to Extended Techniques
Exploring the basics of performing contemporary musicwith James Turnbull
Lunch Time Recitalwith Alison Teale, James Turnbull & Matthew Draper
Lunch break
Ensemble Session 2
For players Grades 6-8with Ian Crowther
Play too Session
An opportunity to play a short piece to the tutorswith Alison Teale, James Turnbull
End of Day Concert
For all participants
Ensemble Session 1
For players Grades 3-5with Alison Teale
Cor Anglais Masterclasswith Alison Teale
Reed Making 1
Adjusting shop bought reeds. Bring your own reeds for adjustmentswith Matthew Draper
Ensemble Session 2
For players Grades 3-5with Alison Teale
Reed making 2
Demonstration of reed making process and advanced scraping techniqueswith Matthew Draper
Oboe Day 2017 is kindly sponsored by Loree De Gourdon, Paris and Oboe Shop, Canterbury.
To purchase a ticket for this event, please use the form below. If you prefer to apply by post/fax/email, then please complete the application form by clicking here.
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CONTACT INFO— Ian Crowther, Crowthers of Canterbury 1 The Borough, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2DR — 01227 763 965
Workshops, masterclasses, ensembles & concerts celebrating all things Oboe! 5th March 2017 with @OboesShop, Alison Teale, @jameswturnbull & Matthew Draper
Workshops, masterclasses, ensembles & concerts celebrating all things Oboe! 5th March 2017 with @OboesShop, Alison Teale, @jameswturnbull & Matthew Draper


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Representing Canada's Catholic Bishops, Bishop Paul-Andre' Durocher of the Diocese of Alexandria-Cornwall offered a message of solidarity and hope to Canada's First Nations at the National Day of Reconciliation on June 11, 2009.
(PHOTO: Assembly of First Nations CEO Bob Watts receives gifts from Bishop Paul-Andre Durocher during gift exchange among spiritual, political and First Nations leaders.)*
Referring to what Pope Benedict said to the First Nations at a private meeting at the Vatican in April, Bishop Durocher said,"I believe that I echo the conviction of my fellow Canadian bishops when I tell you that we make the Pope's words our own: we offer you the expression of our regret, the commitment of our solidarity, our dreams filled with hope."
The day began with a sunrise ceremony on Victoria Island, and marked the first Anniversary of Canada's apology to Canada's First Nations for the governments treatment of our native people's in Residential Schools. In this picture we see a Manitoulin Elder smoking a Pipe of Reconciliation in honor of the event and as a way of seeking, justice, peace, and forgiveness in our Land.
Phil Fontaine, the out going Chief of the First Nations said, "Our First Nations people have suffered too much…. What we have today is the result of years and years of neglect on the shoulders of successive governments…. First Nations' poverty is the single most important social justice issue Canada faces."
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Valero Energy Partners LP has announced the pricing of a public offering of 4.25 million common units at $46.25 per unit.
The offering represents limited partner interests. In connection with the offering, Valero Partners granted the underwriters a 30-day option to buy as many as 637,500 additional common units. The offering is expected to close Tuesday.
Valero Partners expected to receive gross proceeds of about $196.6 million or as much as $226 million if the underwriters exercise their full option to buy additional units.
The partnership expects to use the proceeds for general purposes that could include future acquisitions, investments and repayment of debt.
Valero Partners was formed in 2013 by refiner Valero Energy Corp. to develop and acquire pipelines, terminals and other transportation and logistics assets.


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The Florida Commission on the Status of Women (FCSW) announced Elaine Larsen as a recipient of the 2018 Spirit of the Community Award for someone that has improved the lives of Florida women and families, and who serves as a positive role model for women and girls in their communities.
Elaine Larsen is a professional Jet Car driver based in Palm Bay, Florida. She and her husband Chris operate Larsen Motor Sports, build their entire fleet of race cars from concept design to full fabrication, while training the next generation of high-performance vehicle specialists. Their affiliation with Florida Institute of Technology has opened the door for internships, which led the LMS team to research many different avenues from biofuels to human centered design, lighting that spark for the next generation.
Elaine taught pre-school kids before her racing career took off, and spent years working with children of all ages to promote STEAM (Science -Technology -Engineering -Arts -Math), both on local and regional levels throughout Florida and across the USA. She is an ambassador for STEM and a keynote speaker for WeVenture Women Entrepreneurs, Space Coast Women, Women in Aviation, All About You, and other women's organizations and events.
The creation of the comic book BLAZE is a vehicle to educate through entertainment with emphasis on STEAM. Each book is themed with a specific lesson targeted at an issue that the team must work together to resolve. Because of the BLAZE program Blazing Trails, a 501 c3 organization, was formed as a charity to help the next generation achieve their dreams. Blazing Trails sponsors and assists children who have goals that they want to achieve, but are unable to, due to lack of money, time, and/or guidance. This is done with education through motorsports, entertainment, and STEAM programs. The next Blazing Trails event takes place January 25, 2019 at Palm Beach International Raceway for 1300 students in 6-12th grades.
Elaine Larsen continues to blaze her own trails as she allows for opportunities to ladies of all ages to promote STEAM(Science, Technology, Arts, and Mathematics). She will be presented with her Spirit of the Community Award on Friday, November 16, 2018 during the Commission's 4th Quarterly meeting, Noon – 2:00 PM at the Tampa Bay History Center.
"The Florida Commission on the Status of Women is proud to focus on celebrating the contributions and success of women," said Lady Dhyana Ziegler, DCJ, Ph.D., Commission Chair. "We are delighted to honor these outstanding individuals for their tremendous achievements and dedicated service to their communities."
The goal of the Florida Commission on the Status of Women is to provide communication, promotion, and collaboration among the hundreds of organizations working in all 67 counties that are focused on the welfare of the women of Florida. The revitalization of the women's movement to address the status of women, such as discrimination, poverty, pay equity, and other social and economic issues impacting the lives of women have moved to the forefront of conversations across the nation.
The Florida Commission on the Status of Women is a nonpartisan board, statutorily created in 1991, consisting of 22 appointed members. The Commission is administratively housed in the Office of the Attorney General, with a focus on raising awareness and celebrating the contributions and successes of all Floridians, along with providing a collaborative platform for those seeking information on issues that affect women, girls and their families in our state. The Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President of Senate, and the Attorney General appoint four members and the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Agriculture each appoint three members for a term of four years.


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Dalton Delivers RCYC's Island Clubhouse for Sailing Season Opening Event
Each year, Royal Canadian Yacht Club (RCYC) hosts Sailpast, an event steeped in nautical tradition that celebrates the opening of the sailing season. RCYC members work hard to prepare their boats for a ceremonial inspection, which is complemented by daylong festivities such as dinner and dancing that's enjoyed by members young and old alike. This video of the 2016 Sailpast


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Israeli occupying forces prevent a PCHR lawyer from traveling
Ref: 116/2002
Date: 02 October 2002
For the second consecutive day, Israeli occupying forces have prevented a PCHR Lawyer, Sharif Mustafa Abu Nassar, 37, from traveling through Rafah border crossing to Egypt. Abu Nassar went to Rafah border crossing on Tuesday morning, 1 October 2002, to travel through Cairo International Airport to Cyprus to participate in a course organized the Middle East Council of Churches. After waiting for an hour at the crossing, Abu Nassar was summoned by the Israeli intelligence service for interrogation. He was interrogated for more than an hour. Then, an Israeli intelligence officer told him that he was prevented from traveling, without giving any reason, and that he could come again on the following morning. On Wednesday morning, Abu Nassar went again to Rafah border crossing. Approximately half an hour after he arrived at the crossing, an Israeli intelligence officer told him that he was prevented from traveling. Abu Nassar was forced to go back home after long waiting.
These Israeli measures are part of the policies of collective punishment practices by Israeli occupying forces against Palestinian civilians in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, including restrictions imposed on free movement and travel. As Israeli occupying forces have control over all border outlets of the Occupied Palestinian Territories, they have absolute control over traveling abroad. They often close Rafah border crossing, and hundreds of Palestinians only are allowed to travel daily through it. Israeli occupying authorities very often prevent Palestinian from traveling without providing any reason. Dozens of Palestinians traveling from and to Gaza have been arrested by Israeli occupying forces and some are still in custody.
PCHR condemns these arbitrary measures and reiterates its call upon the international community and the High Contracting Parties to the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949 to effectively intervene to stop grave breaches perpetrated by Israeli occupying forces, and to ensure Israel's respect for the Convention.


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ikkegoemikke"We are never very far from those we hate.
For this very reason, we shall never be truly close to those we love."
This film is as vague as the reason why the nameless young man (David Oakes) seeks refuge on a rocky island in the Antarctic Ocean. Initially, he has to relieve another meteorologist. But the question of the captain for what he's running away, remains unanswered. Did he do anything wrong during WWI? Or is an unrequited love driving him to this isolated island? No idea. And in the end, this isn't important anyway. The problem is that the man he needs to replace, is nowhere to be seen. The only living soul still present on the island is the primitive looking loner Gruner (Ray Stevenson) who's hiding in a lighthouse.
Gruner isn't very talkative. But soon the young man realizes that his safety isn't guaranteed at night when water creatures start crawling out of the ocean. When the meteorologist sees his accommodation go up in flames after the first evening, he's forced to stay with Gruner in the lighthouse. There he discovers that Gruner keeps such a female amphibious creation (Aura Garrido) as a kind of pet. She serves as a maid and as a sex object who's being abused by Gruner. The reason why the creatures attack the lighthouse at night is rather unclear. Are these attacks a need of conquest? Or are these rescue missions?
I wouldn't call it a horror. Or should the used symbolism frighten the viewer? A symbolisme that shows how man behaves towards strangers and even towards those it knows. Is it a reflection of the brutality we know in our society? The suppression of other individuals and the abuse that comes with it. Eventually you are wondering who the monster is here. The ones who abuse a helpless being from the sea? Or the creatures who storm the lighthouse every night? Some admiration for the acting of Stevenson. He succeeds in showing that cruelty and madness in an excellent way.
I wasn't really impressed by this film. The story isn't really overwhelming and tends to be repetitive after a while. Despite the action-packed attacks and a few jump scares, this is ultimately just an average film. And the comparison with "The shape of water" is quite striking. The eradication of a fish-like being for self-profit and sexual interaction between this being and someone of the human race can be found in both films. The only difference is that in "Cold Skin" it's a whole bunch of those ocean dwellers.
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RalfSeriously mixed feelings about this one. It's kind of a slow mess, but there are some breathtaking visual moments and the lovecraftian mythology is quite interesting. I just wish the pacing was better.
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Celebrating Bahamian cuisine
Signature bites and sips highlighting regional ingredients in spectacular and unexpected ways have popped up on menus at Baha Mar for a limited time in honor of the country's 45th independence on Tuesday, July 10. The gamut of offerings across the restaurants and lounges run from twists on classics layered with global techniques to cocktails that celebrate The Bahamas in a glass. The offerings are the ultimate taste of local culinary delights.
Menu additions through Tuesday, July 10 at the various outlets at the Grand Hyatt, SLS, and Rosewood, include versions of crab n' dough, guava duff bao buns, steamed hogfish, conch kathi rolls, conch tempura, fried lionfish, curried oxtail ravioli, guava duff French toast, conch chowder and lobster sandwich, as well as delicious libations.
So much to try. So little time.
With the special menu items unveiled on Thursday, and knowing they would only be available until close of venues on Tuesday, July 10, I had a decision to make, and a plan to try as many of them as I could in a dining experience that I've always dreamed of doing, but hadn't — dine in as many restaurants as I could in one night. But there had to be a method to my madness, and I couldn't stray from my intention to dine on the Independence specials at each outlet. My eyes would not stray to menu items that are tried and tested and that I love and would have time and again, or a dish that I wanted to try, but hadn't as yet, because if that happened, I would never make it through.
Dining plan set — the result was five restaurants in one night — Café Madeleine, Stix, Katsuya, 3 Tides Fish House, and Cleo.
My original plan had me at Stix first for the appetizer portion of their crab n' dough; then on to Katsuya for the conch tempura which should not be too large of a portion; followed by 3 Tides Fish House for the curried oxtail ravioli appetizer; and closing out the evening at Cleo with their fried lionfish alongside tzatziki sauce.
But I deviated from this just a tad, deciding that I simply had to sample Chef Garrette Bowe's conch chowder and lobster salad sandwich at Café Madeleine where they specialize in traditional and signature French pastries along with their daily menu of sandwiches, salads, and quiche.
The conch chowder, chockful with chunks of tender conch and vegetables and seasoned to perfection was served with a wedge of dare I say, delicious toasted Johnny cake alongside a Caribbean spiny lobster salad sandwich in a classic lunch pairing. The perfect combination of flavors, neither dish overwhelmed the other; and the spicing was just right. This makes for a classic light lunch, but it's only on the menu at Cafe Madeleine until they close on Tuesday.
Then it was on to dinner.
At Stix, traditional and authentic Chinese cuisine take center stage, but room was made for that homey Bahamian seasonal treat — crab n' dough, Chef Carvison Pratt's take which allows Chinese cuisine to meet Caribbean seafood in a creative crab dumpling served over a savory broth.
The beautifully flavored broth and dumplings dish stuffed with crab meat, was a perfect fix for my seasonal crab n' dough, without all the work of having to deal with an actual crab. Three dumplings are served per order. I ate one, and it was on to Katsuya where master sushi chef Katsuya Uechi's evolves Japanese sushi and robata classics with inspired dishes like crispy rice with spicy tuna, yellowtail sashimi with jalapeno, and miso-marinated black cod, but where they made room for six days for a conch tempura to celebrate Independence. The conch tempura at Katsuya is a unique take on a Bahamian classic featuring battered cracked conch tossed with sesame Napa cabbage slaw, miso-ginger dressing and cilantro micro greens.
Katsuya's conch tempura was light, and tender, and seemed to melt away in the mouth. The lightly seasoned slaw was the perfect crunch with the tempura. And it was perfectly portioned as well as I continued on my dining journey.
3 Tides Fish House which presents unique culinary delights of fresh seafood on a creative menu that features ingredients inspired by flavors from the Middle East, California and New York for breakfast and dinner was next. Chef Terrence Copland's ode to Bahamian Independence was a curried oxtail ravioli garnished with carrot and coconut puree.
As promised by the chef, it was flavorful and bright, consisting of herbs and spices with a perfect combination of salty-sweet with the carrot and coconut puree adding the balance needed to counter the seasoned oxtail meat. The portion size of two ravioli, in this appetizer portion was perfect too.
At 3 Tides Fish House where they also serve breakfast, a guava duff French toast was their fun offering, featuring two thick slices of country-style toast and a sweet and satisfying guava rum butter sauce to take the dish to another level of delicious decadence.
Chef Jose Diaz opted for a fried lionfish served alongside a tzatziki sauce drizzled with herb oil at the Mediterranean-inspired Cleo. The fried filet pieces, for ease of consumption, are served alongside the impressive carcass whole fried carcass for that wow effect. But the light fish pieces are given a zing of flavor from the sauce.
Cleo also offers a creamy guava cheesecake dessert with pops of tangy passion fruit flavor that offers a perfect end to the meal.
And while I threw the towel in at that point, there are so much more of these Independence specials to be had at Baha Mar.
Fi'lia by James Beard Award winning Chef Michael Schwartz, where they serve "honest" Italian food featuring fresh ingredients from the hearth and the simplicity of handmade artisanal breads and pasta is serving steamed hogfish, prepared Bahamian style, with heirloom sea island red pea atop a local sweet potato stew composed of tomatoes, zucchini, local crab and polenta.
At Shuang Ba, the crown jewel of Grand Hyatt, where chefs create a new Chinese haute cuisine melding traditional and contemporary where signature dishes include "cherry" foie gras; traditional peking duck; braised "black-gold" abalone; fragrant iberico pork with preserved tofu wrapped with crepes; Chaozhou style truffle and vegetable dumplings; and steamed imperial bird's nest, crystal sugar in orange — room has been made for the guava duff bao which allows the local Bahamian guava fruit to shine with sweet and tropical notes, folded into a cloud-like Chinese bao bun.
And at Commonwealth where they present a menu of traditional and contemporary dishes from six unique and distinct regions around the globe, at a restaurant that offers hearty farm-to-table cuisine, the Independence special dish is a conch kathi roll, inspired by Indian street food. Conch is wrapped in paratha bread and served with pickled onions and a caramelized spicy tomato reduction.
And the Independence specials don't end there. The restaurants, lounges and bars also got in on the act to celebrate Bahamian Independence in a big way with specialty cocktails.
T2 – Nassau Got Soul: Aged rum brings a smoky, oak-forward flavor with notes of brown sugar accompanied by apricot brandy, pineapple juice, a splash of agave syrup and fresh lime juice.
3 Tides – Rising Sun: This refreshing mint-driven sip is mixed with rum, crème de banane, blue Curaçao, pineapple juice and lime juice.
Blue Note – Bahamian Pride: Floral and fragrant with refreshing notes of fresh watermelon—vodka, elderflower liquor, agave nectar, lime juice and mint leaves come together for a thirst-quenching cocktail.
Shuang Ba – Andros Blue Hole: Dark and creamy with notes of chocolate. The rum-based concoction features the Bahamian dilly fruit accompanied by vodka, crème de cacao, fresh berries and vanilla ice cream.
If you're to partake in any of the Independence specials, you need to get in by Tuesday, July 10, because after that these special items will be history.
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Author: Vedashree Khambete Sharma
Publication Date: March 25th 2018
Publisher: Harper Collins India
Part of a Series?: No, A Standalone
I Got A Copy Through: Harper Collins India (THANK YOU!)
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Blurb Description: When Mumbai Daily journalist Avantika Pandit is asked to interview her childhood nemesis Aisha Juneja, she knows it'll like an express bikini wax - painful, but quick. Then Laxmi, her former best friend, shows up dead. And suddenly Avantika finds herself turning into the reporter she used to be - a nosy little newshound with the self-preservation instincts of a dodo. Now, she has to meet old acquaintances she'd hoped never to run into again, try to unravel the puzzle of Laxmi's death, and ask the questions nobody seems to be asking: Who is the man Laxmi was in love with? Why hasn't anybody heard of him? What does he have to do with her death? The answers could get her killed. But if the choice is between churning out listicles on handbags and death, dying might not be that bad after all.
Actual Rating: 4.5 Stars
- A SASSY PROTAGONIST (Yes for sassy people)
- Who also tackled Indian Society and the Patriarchy on so many fronts
- And was also fearlessly trying to solve a murder-mystery
- Some ADORABLE chemistry (and awkward moments)
- A GENUINE male and female friendship (how do we not see more of this in books?)
If you can't already tell, I kind of LOVED this book.
When I first read about this book on a Harper Collins press release, I knew I had to get my hands on it somehow. I LOVE the murder mystery genre, but for some reason don't read nearly enough as much as I'd like. Combine the genre with that beautiful cover and the praise it's been getting, I knew it was a must read. I waited a matter of DAYS before picking it up from my TBR and diving in (*looks apologetically at the books that have been there since 2014*)
Swear You Won't Tell was, in a nutshell, SUCH a fun book to read. Each time I picked it up, I simply did NOT want to put it down – it was THAT good. There was always something happening, I was rooting for the protagonist from the very first chapter, I let out laugh after laugh at her snarky disposition and her misfortune and honestly, this book made me CARE. I cared about the whodunit and the why and I wished Avantika Pandit got her happy(ish) ending. I cared about the secondary characters, what happened to Swati, about Avantika's boss and even Ganesh, the Gandhian. (You HAVE to read this book!)
The only thing that I didn't like – and the thing that's stopping me from giving this book a five star rating is the flashback scenes to Avantika's childhood. I felt like the writing suddenly turned a little awkward, and I just didn't enjoy the scenes as much as I did with the present day ones.
All in all, Swear You Won't Tell? Is a rambunctious, snarky witty little book with a true whodunit element that will leave you craving more. 4.5 stars.
She has contributed to several websites and blogs and is the author of the widely unrenowned novel There May Be An Asterisk Involved.
She lives in Mumbai with her husband, daughter and the niggling feeling that she should be writing more.
What are some of your favourite murder mystery novels?
Whar are som eof your favourite novels with INDIAN characters/ by Indian Authors?
Which sassy literature character is your favourite?


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Paper is made of living components and thus some precautionary measures must be taken:
-1- The paper sould be protected from outside humidity :
To do :
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- Protect paper from outside humidity between each step of production
- If the pressroom is too dry (RH below 35%) the fibres dry out and tight edges occur. To avoid the problem, increase humidity
- If the pressroom is too damp (RH below 60%) the fibres take on moisture and the edges become wavy. Warm up the pressroom to dry the air
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-2- The paper should be printed in the right fiber direction to avoid distorsion and registration problems :
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- Time : 5 to 10 seconds
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- Time : 20 to 60 seconds
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Each year we welcome our membership to join us for our annual meeting to learn what we have accomplished and discuss our future goals.
Our 78th Annual Meeting of the Membership was held at Montessori Academy of Chambersburg. There were just over 60 members, guests , volunteers, and employees in attendance. Each eligible attendee had a chance to win one of our two door prizes (32 inch LED TVs). Check out our lucky winners, Nick and Bonita, below! The Board of Directors and Supervisory Committee elections were held and we welcomed two new board members, Dixie Paruch and Deborah Westover, and Larry Bresnahan was re-elected; each for a 3-year term. We also welcomed a new supervisory committee member, John Southwood for a 3-year term. Our 2016 Board of Directors is pictured above. Our 2016 Scholarship Recipients were recognized and then introduced themselves to the membership. Each student will receive a $1,500 scholarship. Learn about our scholarship recipients below. At the close of our meeting, we recognized our former Board Chairperson, Peg Hollar for the many years of volunteer service that she dedicated to 1st Ed Credit Union. Read below for more details on Peg's years with the credit union. For full meeting details and information on 1st Ed Credit Union, view our 2015 Annual Report.
- Peg was elected to 1st Ed Credit Union's Credit Committee on January 16, 1980.
- She became the first woman elected to be on our Board of Directors on February 27, 1995.
- On April 25, 2005 she was elected Vice Chairperson of the Board.
- On April 24, 2006 she was elected Chairperson of the Board.
Throughout the years, the credit union has grown with Peg.
- A basement home office transitioned into the current branch on Kennebec Drive.
- Expanding the field of membership from teachers in Franklin County to school employees and students in Adams, Franklin, Fulton and parts of Cumberland and York counties.
- Changing the credit union name from Franklin County Teachers Credit Union to 1st Ed Credit Union.
- Continuous additions of convenient services to support our growing membership.
Nicholas Boyd will graduate from Big Spring High School. He is a member of the National Honor Society and spent the past two years as the Technology Intern for the school. He has been an asset to the swim team during his career receiving 12 district and 2 state swim medals while serving as the team captain for 3 years. He plans to continue his swimming career into the college level. He has also received the sportsmanship award for soccer and been the Team Captain for 2 years. After school, you can find him working or volunteering by providing private and public swim lessons. Nicholas has been accepted to Clarion University and University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, he will major in Computer Science.
Brittany Truax is ranked first in her graduating class at Forbes Road High School. During her high school career, Brittany has received the US Marine Corps Scholastic Excellence Award, Central Penn Elite MVP Award and part of the National Honor Society. She is the President of her graduating class as well as President of the following clubs: National Honor Society, 4-H, FBLA and FFA. When she's not in school, she raises cattle and introduced her FFA Advisor to the Heifer International Fundraising Drive that raises money to buy animals to give to communities in need. Brittany will attend Virginia Tech majoring in Poultry and Animal Sciences on the Pre-Vet track with a livestock emphasis. After she finishes her bachelor's degree, she plans to achieve her doctorate in Veterinary medicine specializing in bovine reproduction.
Emily Ritchey will graduate from Fannett-Metal High School. During her high school career she has received awards from National Volunteer Service and Presidential Academic Achievement. She is captain of the cheerleading squad, yearbook editor, been cast in the school play and participates in Track & Field. Outside of school she has volunteered with the local hospital, library, her church youth group, and been an Elementary Teacher Assistant. She has been preparing for her college education for years by taking intro to college classes and attended a college-prep program at Franklin & Marshall. Emily will attend Franklin & Marshall with an undecided major. She has ties with many fields and chose to attend a Liberal Arts College to learn and think about topics from an interdisciplinary perspective.
Samantha Loy currently attends New Oxford High School. She has been part of the National Honor Society and served as a Student Council representative and Student Advisory Board. She is a member of the 2015 National Champion cheerleading team and in the PIAA PA State Cheerleading Champions team for 4 years. Outside of school, she is active in her church youth group and has been the Assisting Minister of her church. During mission's trips, she traveled to New Orleans to help with the Hurricane Katrina cleanup and to inner-city Detroit to help the homeless. During her volunteer time, she realized that her focus was assisting the youth by helping them stay positive in a difficult time. Samantha will pursue a degree in Education at Millersville University.