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Leno, Lee and the Losers
Orthodox Apprentice appearances....
Apprentice runner-up Lee Bienstock visited his cousin's 2nd grade class at Yeshivah of Flatbush in May and autographed pictures of himself for the students. On the yeshiva's website you can view a photo gallery of Lee's visit to Morah Raizy's class.
The day after Orthodox Apprentice candidate Lee was fired, Jay Leno showed reactions from Lee fans around the world. Leno also picked on an audience member -- Lee's brother. You can watch the video here until it's removed for copyright violations.
Last Tuesday, Daniel Brody made an appearance at a UJA Northern New Jersey Young Leadership Division event. Dan spoke about "his experiences on The Apprentice – including the gracious way the show met his needs as a modern Orthodox Jew."


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Ben Machta (Princeton University)
Abstract: Biological and engineered systems operate by coupling function to the transfer of heat and/or particles down a thermal or chemical gradient. In idealized deterministically driven systems, thermodynamic control can be exerted reversibly, with no entropy production, as long as the rate of the protocol is made slow compared to the equilibration time of the system. Here i will argue that for a complete accounting of energetic costs it is important to consider fully realizable, entropically driven systems where the control parameters themselves obey rules that are reversible and that acquire directionality in time solely through dissipation. I'll argue that in this case, when such a system moves in a directed way through thermodynamic space, it must produce entropy that is on average larger than its generalized displacement as measured by the Fisher information metric. This distance measure is subextensive but cannot be made small by slowing the rate of the protocol.


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During National Boat Safety Week, and as we move into the summer season, we need to remember to be extra cautious not only on our roadways, but on our waterways as well. The goal of this campaign is to remind Canadas 16 million boaters to be safe this season.
The top five key messages to remember while on your watercraft are: make sure all boaters wear a lifejacket, dont drink and boat, take a boating course, be prepared and be aware of the dangers of cold-water immersion.
We would like to remind the public that the same charges for impaired driving of a motor vehicle apply to impaired operation of a watercraft. MADD Canada reports there are 15 per cent more alcohol related deaths on water.
DRP ask that the public adhere by the key messages, so we can all have a happy and safe boating season.
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Where Would We Be Without the 1996 Ford Adrenalin Concept?
Photo courtesy of Ford Images
Today, most people take for granted the significant changes to cab design that the Ford Adrenalin concept truck provided when it was first introduced in 1996. Whereas pickup trucks of all sizes and styles were previously designed with the primary goal of transporting goods and cargo in the rear bed of the vehicle, the Adrenalin concept truck shifted the focus toward the interior of the vehicle, providing more room in the cabin for passengers. Read on for a brief overview of the Ford Adrenalin concept vehicle and the changes that it made to the truck industry as a whole.
Crew Cab Trucks Before the Adrenalin
Before the Adrenalin model was created, crew cab pickup trucks were generally only available as extra large heavy duty trucks. These were bulky, weighty and usually not geared towards normal driving for most individuals, and definitely not those with families, as they were massively fuel inefficient and difficult to maneuver. While these vehicles were excellent for hauling goods, they were not the best choice for those looking to haul people in a comfortable fashion. There were, however, smaller scale crew cab trucks in overseas markets where the demand for large vehicles is generally smaller.
Adrenalin Overview
The Adrenalin was modeled as an off-road sports utility vehicle that also doubled as a truck with a bed for hauling miscellaneous cargo. The vehicle was more aerodynamic in appearance than the F-150 of the same year, and more sizable than the Ford Ranger that was available at the time. One way that this truck was made more durable than these others was through the use of over-sized, 32 inch tires that were designed specifically for off-road use. These tires more closely resembled those used for SUVs at the time. Other off-road additions included a winch on the front and back of the truck and custom nickel plating to help protect the sides of the vehicle from nicks and scrapes.
Interior Design
The interior of the Adrenalin was one of the most unique and influential parts of the vehicle. Featuring a rear window that folded down and seats that were much more maneuverable than standard cabin seats, there were many different configurations inside the cabin to allow for maximum storage space. These configurations also allowed for more people to sit in the truck at any one time than was possible for any other pickup truck on the market at the time.
The Adrenalin was picked up in 2000 as the Sport Trac model of the Ford Explorer. This was then changed to the name Adrenalin for the 2003 model. For the next 7 years, the truck continued in production, having influenced the design of other crew cab vehicles by all of the major manufacturers. However, Ford discontinued production on this vehicle in the 2010 model year, but only after the Adrenalin helped to reshape the very lay of the pickup truck land.


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On March 26, 2008, I was diagnosed with acute severe pancreatitis. Over the years, I've kept a blog so that I can share my experience with others who suffer from pancreatic issues.
The first year was a depressing struggle just to stay alive and to try to learn what food increased the pain levels. Of course, I was quite bad at it initially and often found myself unable to eat for weeks or a couple months at a time simply due to the unbearable pain.
I didn't take morphine or any other pain relievers. Doctors give people morphine who suffer from pancreatic problems because they assume you're basically DOA (dead on arrival) anyway so you might as well not suffer. Over-the-counter pain killers are hard on the liver and would make mine swell.
The problem with pain killers is that they mask the pain. If you don't mask the pain and you're forced to feel it especially with something as painful as pancreatitis then you will no longer want to eat to the point of bothering your stomach. This is a huge deal in healing the pancreas especially during the early stages of recovery. Of course during the attacks and soon thereafter eating and often even drinking anything just aren't really viable options. Although I have gone through times when I could handle tea, broth an either a few potato chips or maybe a little piece of bread.
Generally, the pain comes about an hour after eating. Sometimes anything, even just liquid can make the stomach swell and create pain. I began to learn which foods my system could handle and which they couldn't. I was told by the doctor not to have anything spicy. But the reality is that some spices are anti-inflammatory which means that they decrease the swelling which can help the discomfort of a bloated or swollen stomach. Spices from the turmeric family (such as turmeric, cumin, paprika) are anti-inflammatory... So is ginger! I'm hard headed so it took me a while to start eating fat-free foods - that includes milk, yogurt, cheese, cream, half-and-half. That was tough for me. I also learned how to eat 7% lean meat which I can purchase at Publix. Whole Foods has 95% lean meat... sometimes. Buffalo is easy on the digestive system as well. Now, please remember that I have been recovering from my attack for over 7 years now so please don't think that just because I am able to eat it that your pancreas is ready for food like that the day you get out of the hospital. Also remember that each person's situation and biological structure is different and each needs to be respected as such. Basically, that means that what works for one person might not work for another and we each will need to pay attention to our own body and learn what works for us and what doesn't. Jalapeños and green peppers are the kind of spicy that my stomach cannot handle.
I didn't stop having pain on a regular basis until my fifth year after diagnosis.
I wanted to write this blog so you (or your family member(s) who is doing this research into your symptoms... and probably a little panicked even a bit terrified) knows that there is the possibility of getting past it.
Just so you know... I really don't live in pain anymore. It has been over two years since my last pancreatic attack. A lot of my healing has come from learning which foods my pancreas can and cannot handle, exercise and decreasing stress levels.
When I was diagnosed it seemed like everything I read about pancreatic damage said that the damage was irreversible and often what I read discussed enduring or covering the pain rather than healing the pancreas. I'd rather heal than suffer or endure pain and that has always been the approach I've taken in my recovery.
I believe I allowed the pancreas to heal over time by not covering or masking the pain but rather by eating small and limited amounts of foods my pancreas could tolerate. In the hospital where I stayed for 16 days, my food intake was initially non-existent since I was off all food and all water and hooked to an IV for nutrients. Eventually I began eating a couple potato chips or a slice of bread or something simple like that. And over a long period of time I gradually increased my food intake as appropriate. For some family members the decrease in weight can be startling or unsettling but the reality is that increasing eating can harm the pancreas rather than heal it. My attitude is that skinny is better than dead. So don't worry about the weight. When the pancreas can handle the additional food intake the person will start eating more. Trying to make a person eat before their pancreas can handle it will only delay healing and increase the risk of scarring, additional damage to the pancreas and even more time before the person is ready (more like capable) of eating more.
I also found that stressing out the adrenal gland could (would and did!) end me up in the emergency hospital. So, I learned to manage stress levels which can help to keep me from getting pancreatic attacks. My thinking was simple - "Is that person pissing me off so much that I am willing to die over it?" Of course not. So when something bothers me I try to keep it in perspective. I'm not perfect. People, places and things still bother me. I just try not to let it affect my adrenal gland because when it does, I notice.
I also learn to respect walking much more than before although I have always enjoyed a good walk. Now I understand that walking was a safeguard to protecting my pancreas and the health of all the organs in my abdomen. Plus, the healthier I am overall the stronger I am and the more likely I'll avoid an attack.
I read that pancreatic cancer comes from reoccurring damage to the pancreas. So, I work diligently to protect and heal my pancreas rather than succumb to its damage and assume death and discomfort.
In the first year or two it can be very difficult to keep your spirits high. At least that was often my experience throughout that timeframe. The pain can be debilitating for months on end with hardly ever a pain-free day which can make a person feel feeble. Maybe that isn't or wasn't your experience but it certainly was mine. I want you to know that the feeling can pass and that you can get better.
I wrote an article about tanning. I did tan for a little while. I'm lucky enough to have lived long enough that those two summers (during years 3 and 4 after my pancreatic attack) have done horrible damage to my arms. I don't recommend a convertible in really sunny places...duh! So, for now, I'm still growing older. Sun damage is the gift of still being alive.
It's been over two years since my last pancreatic attack and over 7 years since my first attack. I am very grateful and I truly hope that sharing this information helps you and or the one you love on your road to recovery.
I was told on my first day in the hospital that I would never be able to drink again. I have not had a drink since then. I wanted my life and I didn't want a drink to kill me.
Be kind to yourself.
Note: To be clear, I am not in the medical profession and this blog and this post is based on my experience and opinions as someone who has suffered from pancreatitis.


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Semaphore Switcher Current Operated DAP4-BR
The Semaphore Switcher DAP4-BR is based on the BLOCKsignalling Block Occupancy Detector BOD1 (see: http://www.blocksignalling.co.uk/index.php/block-occupancy-detector-bod1), but with the added ability to operate semaphore signals.
The module monitors the rails for traction current, and when it is detected, it switches the attached signal from danger to clear. For DC layouts, only trains travelling in the correct direction will trigger the signal. For DCC layouts, the signal must only be approached from the front, as trains approaching the signal from the rear will also trigger the signal.
After a pre-programmed time (default 5 seconds) the signal will switch back to danger.
The Dapol signal has two yellow wires.
Connect one yellow wire to C1 and E2. Connect the other yellow wire to C2 and E1.
The red and black wires connect to a 16V AC supply.
The track connections are made from the track supply (throttle) to the other side of a rail break. If the module is triggered for trains travelling in the wrong direction, simply swap the TRKIN and TRKOUT connections on the module.
When first used, the module needs to be configured to run the new program (program 9).
The Dapol signal may be at clear or at danger when first powered. If the signal is at clear, press the button on the PCB to switch it to danger. This is only possible when there is no train on the line, as otherwise the software does not monitor the switch.
Provided the signal is at danger when the module is switched off, the signal will stay synchronised with the module.
If the module is re-powered with a train in the section monitored by the module, the signal will operate once between danger and clear, then back to danger again. It will then operate normally.
The diagram below shows the operation of the outputs when program 9 is selected.
The trigger time and release time can be adjusted if required (see BOD1 instructions for how to accomplish this).
The time the Dapol signal remains clear is set using a new setting (see programming diagram below).
Other Notes
If the module is running the lamp test, the signal will operate repeatedly between clear and danger.
Program Flow Diagram
The diagram below shows all the programming options.
Programming is performed holding down the Push Button when switching on the power.
The red led on the PCB flashes at 1 second intervals. When the required number of flashes is seen (see later for the list of possible choices) the button is released to store the first value. At this point the led comes on for five seconds to confirm the value is stored.
The led then starts flashing again, and this time the button needs to be pressed to store the second value.
Once the two values to be stored are entered, the led flashes 10 times rapidly, and the module starts operating.
Most values entered can range between 1 and 255 (see below for limits). If more are seen, or the programming is aborted by switching off, then the programming must be repeated.
Following the diagram is a detailed explanation of all the settings.


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The £150,000 Group Two bet365 Lennox Stakes is the highlight of the opening day of Glorious Goodwood, Tuesday, July 29.
Staged over seven furlongs, there are 44 entries for this year's renewal, a substantial increase on the 28 received in 2013.
Garswood (Richard Fahey) took the spoils last year and is entered again, along with the 2013 third Boom And Bust (Marcus Tregoning).
Sir Michael Stoute has given Integral the bet365 Lennox Stakes as an option. The progressive four-year-old filly, who also remains engaged in the QIPCO Sussex Stakes, was the impressive winner of the Group Two Duke Of Cambridge Stakes at Royal Ascot last month.
Other horses successful at Royal Ascot feature among the entries. Field Of Dream (Jamie Osborne) could take the step up to Pattern company, having landed the ultra-competitive Royal Hunt Cup, while Muteela (Mark Johnston) was successful in the Listed Sandringham Handicap for fillies last month.
Richard Hannon jnr, in his first season with as a trainer, is responsible for more entries than any other handler, with seven hopefuls at this stage. These are headed by Toormore, triumphant in the Group One National Stakes over seven furlongs at the Curragh, Ireland, last season and Producer, who stayed on take fifth in the Group One Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot.
There could be a German challenger in Amarillo (Peter Schiergen), a triple Group Three winner in his homeland including on his most recent outing at Hamburg on July 1.
The Aga Khan owns two of the three French-trained entries in Kiram (Jean-Claude Rouget), a close sixth in the French 2,000 Guineas and Daraybi (Alain de Royer-Dupre), a Listed scorer over seven furlongs. Alain de Royer-Dupre has also entered Redbrook, last seen when eighth in the seven-furlong Group Three Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot.
Other interesting entries include Jersey Stakes runner-up Muwaary (John Gosden) and Kiyoshi (Charlie Hills), who was twice placed at Group One level last year and shaped with promise on her seasonal return when beaten four lengths in the Group One Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot.
Get all the latest on Glorious Goodwood – including the 32Red Cup/Stewards' Cup debate – in the Chichester Observer, out on Thursday morning.


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To be honest with you, I did not intend to publish this report, however, the nice comment posted by fellow member 345tas on my previous TR, suggested otherwise:
RwandAir flagships:WB701 London to Kigali, A330-300 in Business Class
345tas wrote:Great detailed report. Surely they are going to kill the BRU-LGW tag if that's the loads they are getting?
Would be great to see pics from Burundi, too.
So let's have a deeper look into what you've clicked for
Burundi, the tiny landlocked country in Central East Africa, faced a deep political crisis back in 2015. Being based in Kigali – Rwanda at that time, I had to cancel a trip to the capital city, Bujumbura, one week only before protests, violence, fear, socio-economic decline and deepening social fractures characterised the beginning of the President's third term in July 2015.
Rwanda expelled more than 1500 burundians after they refused to be moved to refugee camps. The crackdown followed a period of Rwandans being expelled from Burundi since April 2015, when Burundi's political crisis exploded.
Bujumbura maintaining its accusations of meddling against its neighbour sparked the diplomatic row. Burundi's president accuses Rwanda of supporting the rebels fighting against his government. Hence Burundians often look askance at Rwandan citizens (like myself) when traveling to its twin country.
Time to stop buying the blah blah that some western medias want us to believe and debunk some misconceptions that harm badly the image of this fragile nation.
While claiming miles online, a funny coincidence showed that my 100th flight with Kenya Airways occurred in June too, during the memorable NBO – CPT sector.
For your pleasure, this trip report unfolds these highlights:
1/ A glimpse of Bujumbura city and enchanting Burundi.
2/ Bujumbura – Kigali – Nairobi, KQ in Y & RwandAir in J.
3/ The Simba Lounge, T1A Nairobi airport.
4/ Nairobi – Cape Town – Nairobi, nifty souvenirs for the 100th with KQ in J.
5/ KQ's flagship Pride Lounge, T1A Nairobi airport.
6/ Nairobi – London, KQ in J.
If aviation related photos are all from a trip in June, non aviation pictures were taken on three different occasions this year, using different equipments. Thus I would like to apologize for the inconsistent quality.
PART I: Bujumbura city and the country of the southernmost source of the Nile River
Except during a compulsory business trip, any visitor should avoid staying at the too overrated Hotel Club du Lac Tanganyika, not centrally located and lacking of genuine African ambience.
Hotel Club du Lac Tanganyika with its distinctive clay tennis courts and pool
The best kept secret residence lies on the lakeside at Kabondo area (near the pitch where the current president likes to play/train twice weekly):
The hotel Safari Gate in the city center and near a western standards hospital, offers rooms ranging from usd 60 to usd 200 for suites, a 24h/7 security, 2 nice pools, a fitness center, 2 restaurants, meeting rooms and an excellent customer service.
View from the roof top restaurant "La Brise"
Safari Gate hotel recommended by the Lonely Planet travel guide.
A spacious executive room with A/C
TV screen on the small side, underneath you have a fridge.
Standard balcony towards the pool
Bathroom's view: garden covered with lush vegetation
Les Paillotes Beach restaurant (where breakfast is served)
Stunning view (hippos frequently come here in the evening to feed themselves), with DR Congo in the background
Regular ferry plying the route to the south
Part of the free breakfast: gorgeous fruit platter
Excellent for dinner despite closing a bit too early like 8h30 – 9ish pm ( mukeke meunière and grilled quarter chicken)
If you want to swim nearby (a 3 min car drive or 15 min walk), the public beach at the end of Avenue de la Plage next to the (quiet) harbour will satisfy your urgent need, especially with young children.
First things first; have you ever been millionaire in your life ?
A quick and cheap ride – allowed outside the city center ring.
Sandy beach in town
Fun playground for kids
A few ships
Let's go to Le Cercle Nautique (nautical club)
Hippos gathering
You can hire one of the many cuddy boats (up to 8 people) for only usd 150 per hour...
...Or you can chill out with a lager and fried ndagala (small fishes) at the sunset of your busy day.
If you are not yet tired of moving around, 200 meters away from this great boutique hotel, one can find the Musée Vivant (Living Museum). Entrance fee will cost you a ridiculous BIF 10 000 pp to spend a couple of hours or half a day here. (Bank/official rates: 1 usd/eur =BIF 1750/2060, forex/black market rates: 1 usd/eur = BIF 2700/3100).
Although being one of the main tourist attraction in Bujumbura, unfortunately it is almost neglected. Several species of animals have disappeared and are not replaced. The space is very small because they rely mostly on foreign donors and funds. Thus, this worldwide call to anyone who is willing to send animals or, for a good cause, invest her/his precious time or more to rehabilitate this dusty but well governed institution.
Tempête grounds, the Living Museum (Musée Vivant) at the far right.
You can even pay usd 4 to sacrifice a cute guinea pig for the reptile snack. Yup so cruel, but extremely distracting for a few minutes!
Eating a slice of pineapple
One female and one male but no offspring yet (according to the guide, the male doesn't want to )!
Even though this python is just a teen, would you be brave enough to cuddle up it?
At a local joint for more meat yeah, delicious beef shank and classic Burundian grilled goat skewers
While temperatures are still warm, why not keeping on walking further north at an average pace?
You reach already the city centre after 15 min. Unlike Kigali or Kampala, moto taxi (or reckless boda boda), three-wheeler Bajaj and bicycles are not allowed to circulate in city centre.
So, if you want to get around outside the center, head off to main bus station at the central market where the good network links the outskirts of the town.
Boulevard du 1er Novembre, still no skyscraper, but the new 2045 Masterplan will put some nice ones!
Bwiza area
Central bus station next to the previously devastated main market
"Brussels Airlines, non stop flights from Bujumbura to Europe and the World" advert
Uphill, the posh area of Kiriri
A typical place for mzungu, le Marché Fleuri (The Flowery Market)
No need of special bargaining skills, prices are usually ok
The future presidential palace in Gasenyi suburb
Built by the Chinese, it should have been inaugurated this month in December 2017...
A huge sharing platter of tender goat leg (akaguru kimpene) with fried plantains and cassava (uburobe), picture doesn't do justice to it, my bad
Nyakabiga area with a power outage; in the background, Mutanga
History and architecture wise, welcome to a crossroad with lots of trouble in the past. Most symbols honor short term local presidents, friendly nations which help the country or European grand influence. Coupled with the Kenyan and Congolese visitors, that makes a surprising mix.
A very light sample:
"Dr. Livingstone, I presume "...
The monument engraving: Livingstone – Stanley, 25th of November 1871
Mugere river and palm trees, near the meeting point of the two British explorers
On duty soldier reconverted briefly as a photographer
At the bottom left, is the aforesaid man station
Mausoleum of Prince Louis Rwagasore: Unity, Work, Progress
Hazy view towards the city and lake
Japan is definitely involved in Burundi!
Monument of the Unknown Soldier
A tour can't be completed without a sport venue:
In East Africa, soccer/football reigns along with running, anything else represents just hobbies...
I.e. When was the last time you've heard an East African country winning a major trophy in sport?
The main football stadium in Burundi, named after the very first Prime Minister Prince Louis Rwagasore
At current President's hometown Ngozi, the spanking new pitch (built by the Chinese) is in much better shape for half the capacity. Just go figure...
Total seating capacity of 12 000 when the Intamba m'Urugamba (= swallows) play !
Certainly not the comfy Recaro seats...
From the presidential box
Where his Excellence President P. Nkurunziza sits during official games
The astonishing journalists box
Don't judge a book by its cover! this is one of the most renowned restaurant countrywide, for wealthy people/expats and locals: Kwa Mama Solo
All Bujumbura have been here at least once to this simple yet delicious West African eatery, thus you have to queue here eveyday at lunch/dinner time (visited at around 4pm)...
Sample of today's special
Another one: mukeke with rice pilau and her homemade secret sauce
UN's World Food Programme compound on the road to DR of Congo (Chaussée d'Uvira)
Fancying a private and/or custom made tour with an expert? Contact Home Tours leader, Hippolyte, at the hotel's reception desk for day drips or any special request. Surely he will suggest you a safe and problem free journey according to your needs at a very competitive price!
Welcome to the Rusizi National Park
At the time of visiting, half of park was closed off for improvements, to be completed next year (2019).
It costs only usd 30 pp with a private guide to get in (or equivalent in the local currency at the beneficial bank rate, not the black market rate, as managed by the government)
Professional and knowledgeable staff provide you binoculars and suggest some itineraries according to your interests or animal movements.
You can cruise upstream or downstream Rusizi river, the entire boat, for only usd 100 (same rate as above in local currency). FYI as the natural border, this small important river splits Rwanda and DR of Congo plus Burundi and DR of Congo.
Pont de la Concorde! Well, it reminds me something in Paris – France
Unfortunately, on the half of the park allowed; with my crappy pos camera, only hippos – again (you must be fed up of them now lol) could be caught. Antelopes, crocodiles and birds were only visible through the binoculars.
One of the four great viewing decks.
Where the Rusizi river meets Lake Tanganyika with some nice bird species (did not carry my photo lens sorry!)
"Black and White Pub" near the Hotel Club du Lac Tanganyika
Burundi should also impose the community work, like in Rwanda, to keep the beaches clean and attractive.
Very lively during the week end or after 5pm...
Gitega, the 2nd largest city located exactly in the middle of the country, is also a tourist destination on its own for a couple of days or even three. The mild climate and the few attractions make it a pleasant city. One should definitely visit the National Museum, the German boma, Tambourinaires (Drummers)... etc...
This time though, it was just a transit point before going to the south in the Rutana Province!
Iwacu Center Hotel
National road RN2 to Bujumbura
Monument of Melchior Ndadaye (can you spot the police officers group behind?)
Main street, taken from the rather good Helena Hotel (mostly used by NGOs and/or for provincial government meetings)
Rutana town, capital of the eponym Province
Road junction
The main goal you should have in mind for coming to Rutana is undoubtly to see the White Nile river source, that joins later the Blue Nile river in Khartoum – Sudan.
As there are still no indication/roadsign, you need a vehicle (preferably a 4wd) and a guide to reach there, after a short 20 min drive from Rutana town. Of course other natural beauties must not be skipped.
The Karera Falls consist of four waterfalls that have a height ranging from 30 to 60 meters.
From the top of the biggest fall
The hot springs of Muhweza, in phase of modernization thanks to the UNDP, are formed by two basins supplied by ascending springs ( up to 37.3°C), one for men and the other one, more secret reserved to women.
Beautiful natural landscapes.
The ingenious Pyramid of Rutovu
If you are wondering!
The southernmost source of the longest river in the world spurts at an altitude of 2 044m and at 6 895 km from its contact point with the Mediterranean Sea – The Nile river in Burundi
In case you are thinking of it, a big no, you can't swim in it !!
Back to the capital
All in all, many interesting places to keep you busy for at least a full week. My next 3 must do are doubtless:
- Admiring a live performance of the UNESCO recognized drummers (Tambourinaires) ,
- Exploring the Kibira National Park,
- Hiking the German Fault near the Tanzanian border,
- Bathing in the newly built Mugara Hot Springs infrastructures
Concerning the vibrant nightlife, when you fancy going out, various respectable spots are dotted in cluster at the sort of CBD. Be ready to lots of Congolese influences. The struggle you will have is to make up your mind on the place to choose...
The French Cultural Center or Institut Français du Burundi holds weekly a few appealing events, one of them was for the yearly launch of the Beaujolais Nouveau red wine (always crap, if you ask me..) the 3rd thurday of November. A party in Bujumbura was organized, while we were there, so we had to give it a try.
Many activities, attractions and shows, such as the sublime Choir of Bujumbura performing international songs ( in dire need of support/sponsor to level up their talent if you can/wish to help them financially or with your skills).
An official version of this photo is available here ( you can aslo see yours truly) .
A hilarious comedy, also intelligible to non French speaking expatriates/visitors, from Karla Pollux and Aurélien Kairo
The Arena Club in town, a classy bar to invite clients/friends (notice the VIP-like table in the middle of the pool)!
Not sophisticated but decent catering too.
One of the greatest Congolese singers, Koffi Olomidé; too bad leaving the country happened 3 days prior his giant concerts
The Zion Beach venue, perfect for a karaoke, concert, drink and at 2 mins walking distance from the Hotel Safari Gate.


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tuesday trigger ...
I know crafty stuff comes easiest to me when I do a little something creative everyday. But I get busy, time gets away from me and ... sometimes I need a kick in the pants to actually put it into practice. So I made a deal with Lara do the Tuesday Trigger over on the Moxie Fab blog this week.
If you aren't already familiar with the Trigger, it's pretty simple: a photo is posted and you make something inspired by it. They share a lot of inspirational eye candy over there (no, no Robert Pattinson - not that kinda' eye candy) and I figured it would be pretty easy to get inspired by something they posted.
Leave it to me to make a deal to complete it on a week when the photo assaults my eyeballs. Oy. That's a lotta' bright! *chuckle*
But instead of going off-the-inspirational-map completely (which I was pretty tempted to do), I let a cute sunshine card I'd seen in a magazine inspire me and let the polka dots be my guide, adding in the other colors from the photo too ...
The background, green and polka-dotty like the cupcake wrapper in the photo, was made with an impression plate and sanding - something I'm kinda' addicted to right now.
I inked the sun with orange and yellow pigment ink and added a button to the center for a little more dimension. I toy'd with adding more buttons, a bow, or some other design element around the bottom of the label and ribbon, but nothing was doin' it for me, so I left it be. And I'm just gonna' be ok with that ...
stamps: sending you sunshine, vintage labels (a muse studio)
paper: grass, sugar (a muse studio)
inks: papaya, orange, onyx (a muse studio)
embellishment: vanilla twine, papaya satin ribbon, pumpkin collection button (a muse studio)
other: labels die set, tiny dots/medium dots impression plate, sanding block (a muse studio), corner chomper, circle punch


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A Box
All those years
of trying to understand
which of this is her,
which of this is me?
Getting at the truth
was always so confusing
amidst her craziness;
how to separate?
And though the shrink said
Put her in a box—
I never quite could
until that Saturday
when the doorbell rang:
and there stood a man
thin and bedraggled,
dripping in the rain.
He held a clipboard,
a small warped box,
containing my mother
or rather her remains.
Sign here, he said,
and handed me the box.
Funny how this came
surprisingly unbidden,
though I've often wondered
if in a weak moment
I didn't wish for this.
But now that it's here
what am I to do
except to hold it close,
feel its roughness
up against my cheek,
smell that terrible smell
of factory cardboard
now finally between us.
The Poetry School: Speaking in Tones: Crafting Musical Poetry
September 13: The Museum of Northern Arizona, Flagstaff, Arizona
September 28: The Phoenix Poetry Series at Fillmore Coffee, Phoenix, Arizona
October 9: Reading at Coconino Community College Book Fair, Flagstaff, Arizona
November 6: Vespers at The Scottish Poetry Library with Sarah Corbett, Edinburgh, Scotland
November 17 & 18: Presenting on My Dark Horses at the Miami Book Fair, Miami, Florida
November 26: Narrow Chimney Reading Series at Uptown Pub House, Flagstaff, Arizona
December 5: Bright Side Bookshop with Andrea Francis, Flagstaff, Arizona
December 12: Fireside Chat at Museum of Northern Arizona, Flagstaff, Arizona
December 14: Changing Hands Bookstore, Tempe, Arizona
January 10: Ventura Poetry Series at Ventura, Library, Ventura, California
January 15: Ojai Poetry Series at Ojai Library, Ojai, California
April 28: Claremont Poetry Series at Claremont Library, Claremont California
April 29: Beyond Baroque with Kate Buckley, Venice, California
May 1: Laguna Beach Books with Kate Buckley & Elena Karina Byrne, Laguna Beach, California
October 8: Insects and Inspiration: Poetry under the Stars at Walnut Canyon, Arizona
October 11: Poetry workshop at Coconino Community College, Flagstaff, Arizona
November 19: Poetry of Place Workshop at the Sedona Arts Center
November 29: Poetry of Grief and Healing, Museum of Northern Arizona, Flagstaff, Arizona
January 12: Poetry, Memory and Childhood Writing Workshop, Ventura, California
January 13: Ekphrastic Poetry Writing Workshop, Santa Barbara, California
Click on the titles below to listen or read:
Interview with KNAU Arizona Public Radio | Poetry Friday: Poet In Residence, 'My Dark Horses'
'Magnificent...a vast pallette of emotion.' | Jodie Hollander's Poems Surmount Emotional Milestones - from the Portland Mercury
The Voice of America | The High Window Journal's Featured American Poet: Winter 2017, Jodie Hollander
Interview with KDNK Community Radio | Poetess Jodie Hollander
Interview on KGNU Boulder | Colorado poet Jodie Hollander
Colorado Public Radio Interview | Poetry Collection Takes On Mother-Daughter Strife
Interview with WUWM Milwaukee Public Radio Interview | Making Music out of Words
Interview with Ted Mills/Funk Zone Podcast | Jodie Hollander
The Yale Review: "The Potato Plants."
Liverpool University Press: (Pavilion Poetry) My Dark Horses, April 2017.
Tall-lighthouse Publishing, The Humane Society, November 2012
The Best Australian Poems of 2015: "Oblivion."
The Best Australian Poems of 2011: "The Humane Society."
PN Review: "Caprice for Violin:" "Mother's Tomato Plants," "Mother's Wrists," Winter 2016
The New Criterion: "Ruts."
The Rialto: "Horse Bones," "History Class," November 2016; "How to Fry a Chicken," June 2015
The Manhattan Review: "A Box," Fall 2016
Westerly: "Zero Hour," Fall 2015
The Poetry Review: "He's," Fall 2015; "Splitting and Fucking," Summer 2014
Australian Book Review: "A Box," Fall 2015
Drunken Boat: "Draft of a Dream," issue 23, 2015
The Evansville Review: "The Sound of Scissors," Winter 2015
Verse Daily: "My Mother's Will Emailed in pdf," June 5, 2014
The Dark Horse: "Oblivion," Spring 2014
The North: "The Metronome," "Migraine" Spring 2014
The Raintown Review: "Speaking With the Dead," Spring 2014
Stand: "Dream of a Burning Woman," "Talking in Lamu," "The Family Freezer," Spring 2014
The Reader: "The Talking Tree," "Taking my Mother to England," Fall 2013
The Manchester Review: "The Humane Society," Romancing Herself," Fall 2013
Ambit: "Green," "Skyping with my Mother," Fall 2013
The Warwick Review: "Little Serenade," "Mother's Persian Rugs," Fall 2013; "Migraine," "My Mother's Will Emailed in pdf," Fall 2011
Poet Lore: "Metronomes," Spring 2012
Poetry New Zealand: "The Glass Elephants," Spring 2012
Poetry Ireland Review: "Victoria Park," Fall 2011
First Storm
When it first stormed in Costa Rica
I knew there was nothing I could do.
Our little yellow house started leaking,
all our fruit trees were losing their fruit.
The pink heliconia were battered,
the banana leaves swirled in the rain.
Where was my husband? That didn't matter,
our tiny yellow house was starting to shake.
So I did the only thing I know,
I dragged out a chair and opened a beer,
knowing destruction will do what it will do—
I sat back, and watched what was here.
Poet in Residence for the Museum of Northern Arizona, September 2018 - January 2019
The Studios of Key West, Key West, Florida, May-June 2018
Escape2Create, Seaside, Florida, Artist in Residence, January 2017
The Morris Squire Foundation, Santa Barbara, California, Artist in Residence: September, 2016; January 2018
Varda Artist's Residency, Sausalito, California, May 2016
Click here for an article Jodie wrote about her experience on the SS Vallejo
Rivendell Writers Colony: Lisa Percy fellowship, Sewanee, Tennessee, February, 2016
Artist in Residence: Stanley, Idaho, April, 2015
The MacDowell Colony: Peterborough, New Hampshire, February-March, 2015
Chateau de la Napoule: Nice, France, October-November, 2014
The Betsy Hotel, Writer-in-residence, Miami, Florida, January, 2014
Virginia Center for the Creative Arts: Amherst, Virginia, July, 2014
Cil Rialaig Arts Foundation: Kerry, Ireland, June, 2014
Hawthornden Fellowship: Midlothian, Scotland, March-April, 2013
Wilfred Owen Association: Full bursary at Ty Newydd Centre, Wales, August, 2012
Grace Marion Wilson Trust: Rosebank Writer's Bursary, Australia, July, 2011
Fulbright Fellowship for Study of Literature and Education in South Africa, 2007
National Endowment for the Humanities, award for study of Dante in Siena, Italy, 2005
"The poems in this collection, both blunt and lyric, stoic and tender, roll over the palate like the flavors of a complex dish."
Read the review by Donna Vorreyer at Rhino
"Jodie Hollander's powerful debut collection is as hypnotic and rich as a dream, taking as its epigraph Rimbaud's assertion that "A thousand dreams within me softly burn", and returning to the word "dream" repeatedly, balancing dreamscapes with vividly realized portraits from life."
Read the review by Suzannah V. Evans at The Times Literary Supplement
"This is a technically competent, enjoyable collection...You will feel your humanity strengthened by reading it."
Read the entire review at The High Window.
"My Dark Horses offers no easy solutions but rather, hard-won understanding."
Read the entire review at The Poetry School.
"The past also preoccupies Jodie Hollander's compelling My Dark Horses, which traces the troubled relationship of the poet with her mother. The collection returns, obsessively, to the mother – the trauma she inflicts and the trauma she suffers – and in doing so throws events and objects that seem innocuous into sharp relief. 'The Red Tricycle', for example, sparks recollections of Hollander's mother being sexually abused by her father, and the poem imagines how 'she held her mother's big body / in her skinny white arms'. This is a heart-rending example of how Hollander charges even the plainest of lines with violent meanings: in its child-like simplicity, 'big' envelopes the poem in the consciousness of the abused child and emphasises the horrific inversion of a traumatised daughter having to comfort her own mother."
Read the review by Stephen Grace at The Compass.
The underlying emotional urgency of Jodie Hollander's poems is undeniable - but it's their tone that makes them unignorable. This meeting of searing family dysfunction and poignant metaphor with her matter-of-fact American vernacular strikes sparks.
-Susan Wicks
These poems bristle with the contained energy of conflicts that continue to shape who we are and impel what we do. The collection moves satisfyingly from wry observation – "at least nothing important got burnt / like Mother's cello, or Father's Steinway piano" (with its telling capital) – towards the uneasy peace of accepting that "destruction will do what it will do" and the discovery that poetry has the power to lay ghosts to rest – "I sat back, and watched what was here."
-Andrew McCulloch, The Times Literary Supplement
These poems are full of situations redolent of grief and loss; yet they are far too vigorous to be depressing. The effect… is not of despair, but of rising to the occasion.
-Meg Crane, The Wilfred Owen Association
Online reviews at Sphinx Reviews
Excerpt below:
"This slim, elegant pamphlet is American poet Jodie Hollander's first collection. I found it hauntingly sad and emotionally powerful."


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TD#11, Florence, and More
03:49 PM EDT - 15 September 2000
Tropical Storm Florence is moving slowly toward Bermuda. Tropical Storm warnings are up for it.
TD#11 (Possibly Gordon later tonight or tomorrow) has reformed its center, from all indications I can see. A little to the North and East of the 11AM position. This makes things interesting for the Eastern Gulf Coast. Folks along there will want to watch this, along with everyone else in the Gulf coast.
East of the Caribbean islands, a new wave is looking good to form into TD#12 fairly soon (tomorrow perhaps).
Lot's going on, and tons of speculation with TD#11 abounds. Because of some shear, Florida is getting some offshoot rain from TD#11 already. But the core will not get close until Monday or Tuesday, I believe. All the Gulf must continue to watch this system. A complex situation is arising, so be ready to expect the unexpected.
I personally will be out of town until very late Sunday night, so the page is turned over completely to John until then. (I may get on once or twice over the weekend, but I wouldn't count on it.) On Sunday afternoon, John is heading to Texas, so there will be some time where we will not be able to make updates. (Until late Sunday night). The site will still run with all the automated code, and the comment areas will as well.
Comments or Questions? Everyone is invited to use it. Use the comment button by the story Headline.NRL Monterey Marine Meteorology Division Forecast Track of Active Systems (Good Forecast Track Graphic and Satellite Photos)
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Friday 9th – Thursday 15th December
Our Nativity Performance is (almost) ready to go! This week we will be looking at costumes and will have 2 practices on the stage in school. The children have been doing a fantastic job of remembering what to do!
In Maths we will be continuing to explore money, as we buy and sell things in role play opportunities, linking to the use of stamps for sending letters and parcels.
In literacy we will be adding to our writing floorbook, exploring writing cards and letters to Santa, and posting them in our Christmas post box.
In Health and Wellbeing we will be thinking about health and hygiene. We will be learning about how to use our new toilet facilities, the importance of washing our hands and brushing our teeth.
We will have the opportunity to retell the Nativity story through play in our stable setting in the middle room. We will begin learning our dances for the Nativity performance and continue to work on our songs and stage directions.


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Nomadic and city rugs, silk ikat costumes, embroidered hangings, tent bands and horse trappings reflect the extremes and interactions of tribal and urban lifestyles; while splendid horse-jewellery reflects the key role of these animals in nomad life. The book also includes a series of extraordinary late 19th century Russian chromolithographs showing a range of design elements from tiles to textiles.
Anyone interested in the creative arts (especially those involving intricate geometric patterns) as well as anyone who wishes to explore the cultures of Central Asia (especially Uzbeks, Kazakhs, Kyrgyzes, Brahvis, Uighurs, Turkmen) will enjoy this treasure-filled book from Australia's largest museum.
"Ikats are patterned textiles produced by tying and resist-dying the warp and/or weft threads before weaving, a technique known in many parts of the world. Moved by their bright colors and complex designs, Guido Goldman, a former professor of European studies at Harvard, began collecting 19th-century central Asian ikats... Beyond the Silk Road was published in conjunction with an August 1999-June 2000 exhibition at the Powderhouse Museum's Asian Gallery (Sydney, Australia), which houses Australia's largest collection of textiles and clothing as well as Asian decorative arts and design. Following an overview of central Asian history, the text describes the material culture of the inhabitants, who are either nomads or oasis dwellers, with a focus on textiles. Included are brief details of textile production, various cultural influences on artisans, and costume. Examples of woven and embroidered textiles, including rugs, clothing, horse covers, camel headdresses, and designs for silk ikats, are all showcased. The book is nicely done, but the focus is narrow."
- Judith Yankielun Lind, in Library Journal (2000)
About the Authors:
Heleanor B. Feltham (1942-2013) was employed by the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney, Australia and was a founding member of The Asian Arts Society of Australia (TAASA). Her co-author, Christina Sumner, wrote an obituary of Feltham that appeared in the September 2013 issue of TAASA Review. Sumner is also a co-author of the books Bright Flowers: Textiles and Ceramics of Central Asia and Arts of Southeast Asia from the Powerhouse Museum Collection. In her capacity as a curator until early 2013 at the Powerhouse Museum, where she had worked for 28 years (since 1985), Sumner acquired and curated assorted objects like carpets, tapestries, suzanis, prayer rugs, and quilts.
This book is now out of print, but sometimes available from used booksellers.
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Books of related interest:
A History of Russia, Central Asia and Mongolia Volume 1
The Arts and Crafts of Turkestan
Traditional Textiles of Central Asia


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Police: Pennsylvania woman covered up for husband who severely abused boy, 6, over medicine
INDIANA, Pa. – A western Pennsylvania couple attempted to cover up the severe abuse of a 6-year-old who refused to take his medicine by waiting more than five hours to get medical help and lying to doctors and investigators about how he suffered his injuries, police said.
Brandon Green, 26, of White Township, is accused of kicking the boy in the stomach and face, squeezing him until he threw up and then concocting the story about the boy falling down the stairs in an attempt to avoid suspicion.
The boy was so seriously injured — with injuries to his liver, pancreas and intestines requiring surgery — doctors told police it looked as if he had been in a car wreck. The boy's mother initially said he accidentally fell down the stairs and didn't show signs of injury until hours later, police said.
Stephanie Green was arrested Tuesday and charged with attempted homicide, aggravated assault, endangering the welfare of a child and other offenses. Brandon Green has been jailed on the same charges since March 5, the day after the alleged beating.
They are being held in lieu of $150,000 bail. Online court records do not list lawyers who are able to comment on the charges. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for April 14.
He has a criminal record that includes guilty pleas to driving under the influence, theft, burglary and trespassing, authorities said.
After passing her husband's lie, Stephanie Green eventually confessed and told investigators her husband had beaten the boy and that he had pushed, shoved and yelled at her in the past, police said.
"I was doing everything I could do that night to protect Brandon," she told police, according to a criminal complaint. "That's why I didn't want to go to the hospital."


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text: Nicko suggested I start a post on this for those who want to grind their own flour. It is work and not for everybody! Step one is deciding on a mill. How much flour do you need a week? Do you want motorized? Do you want to be able to control the grind from super fine to cracked wheat or settle for standard flour? When picking a mill one of my main concerns was being able to use it during power outages. I went with a hand cranked mill that I can add a motor too if I want. I also wanted stone grinding wheels and not steel. Retsel is one of the major mill makers, they have a great product and some of the worst customer service on the planet. If you order form them patience is required because shipping is slow, mt mill took 2 months to ship. I got there most basic mill because I only use 4-6 cups of flour a week. http://retsel.com/store/product_inf...id/34/osCsid/2ea6e9b4dcf6f1cbe304db777be6d521 Other types of mills are out there, impact mills that turn wheat berries to flour via a spinning hammer type mill head. They work well if all you want is all purpose flour but have little adjustment range. Motorized mills without hand cranks but use the standard grinding wheels of steel or stone letting you grind flour from ultra fine to cracked wheat(makes great breakfast porridge). I had an impact type mill for 2 years. It worked but I was not satisfied with the lack of adjustment. Plus with impact mills you MUST sort the wheat berries and remove all stones. I missed a stone and when my mill was 2 years old it self destructed beyond economical repair.That tipped me in favor of an old fashioned mill. If I miss a stone I can feel and hear it hit the grinding wheels and remove it before it does much damage. Motorizing is nice but you lose that feel for what the mill is doing, yes you can hear a stone but you may not be able to turn it off before it wrecks your stones or steel burrs. Prices for mills can range from $40 upwards. I have seen mills go for over $1,000 but they are also reproductions of antiques that are functional. http://www.thefreshloaf.com/ has a lot of mill reviews and is a good starting point to decide what you want. They also have recipes because using fresh flour is a bit different than something that may have been in storage a year or more. Fresh flour has many nutritional benefits. All of the wheat berry is in it, commercial flour removes the bran and wheat germ, they also process with chemicals and add things to it. Fresh flour has disadvantages, recipe changes, short shelf life. Recipe changes can be worked out, using a biga or other type of starter helps digest the wheat a bit making it easier for us to digest it and get more out of it. And I have found that people with gluten intolerance can often handle the organic wheat made from older strains. Heirloom wheat varieties do not have the over abundance of a certain enzyme and I suspect that has a link to gluten intolerance. Now that you have a mill you are going to find other things to grind. With steel burrs(plates) I can make peanut butter, grind oily seeds etc that an impact mil can't touch. Plus you can grind rice, corn, beans(ground pinto beans are great for fast refried beans). I grind cornmeal for making corn bread and it tastes so much better than the stale corn meal off the shelf. Hope this helps a little, get questions going about what works and what doesn't. I use recipes from the internet and from the Bread Bakers Apprentice, and you can use a bread machine if you want. I do for sandwich breads just because it is easy. A small 1 1/2 pound loaf lasts me a week. Excess dough gets formed into rolls, sub buns etc and I freeze them. Take 1 or 2 out the night before, place in an oiled bowl, cover and into the fridge over night. In the morning take them out and let them rise on the counter then bake for fresh bread for supper.


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My European point of view.
By jtg on 8/21/2011
We were there last night 08/20/2011. Food was very good, service was efficient and helpful (we dont care much about waiters personality in Europe, as soon as they do their job). I read in the rest of the reviews that the place is loud. Have you ever been into a bistro in Paris????. There was a summer storm and people dinning out were sited inside at once. I'm sorry to say but you new yorkers are a bit spoiled. The place is great and cocktails...wonderful.
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Over-rated, no really, over-rated!
By Mercy on 4/17/2011
I will keep this short: Steak, eggs, potatoes....meh....steak was bland...not even a little tasty. Bloody Maries, as they like to call them, were decent....waiter had little personality. Won't back...$75 for brunch you don't enjoy doesn't seem worth it to me. The shrimp cocktail was decent....don't bother with that mayo sauce- stick to the cocktail sauce! Been to much better places and so can you!
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Better Than I Thought It Would Be
By xdfxdfxdf on 11/21/2010
I was primed to hate Pastis. Every prior attempt to eat here had been greeted with an unacceptably long wait. A glance inside indicated that it was too loud, too touristy, too B&T, too emblematic of the more obnoxious elements of the Meatpacking District. But. I went on a Sunday at around 8 o'clock in the evening. Initially, I was told that the wait would be about 40 minutes. My companion hadn't arrived, so I settled in at the bar for a much-needed bloody mary (which was excellent) while I waited for her to get here so we could go somewhere else. She arrived, and we checked with the maitre'd on the way out the door to greener pastures. To my surprise, we were seated immediately at a corner banquette (with the stipulation that we be gone by 10, or else we would be turned into pumpkins, or possibly pumpkin ale). The seat was comfy and afforded a nice view of the admittedly beautiful space. The place is indeed loud, and you will likely be seated cheek-to-jowl with other people. But the food was good. The braised beef and carrots was butter-knife tender and the goat cheese salad was, I'm told, quite tasty. My opinion of Pastis has shifted and lifted. If the wait is long, head down the block to Five Ninth. But if your timing is good, you will be rewarded with good food, a lively scene, and a very pretty room.
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Over-rated food - you can do better
By djhel on 10/3/2010
There's absolutely nothing special about this place: the food is mediocre, the service alternates between "OK" and "poor", and the atmosphere is loud and full of unpleasant types. We went for brunch, and were disappointed in the coffee, oatmeal and French toast: it was certainly nothing special and might well have been served in any diner. I don't know where they get their bread from, but other places (Bar Tartine in San Francisco) tend to make it on-site; Pastis, it would seem, goes to none of that effort. Service was particularly interesting: one waitress tells me not to take photos in the restaurant just as I snap a shot of my wife. I quiz her about this: it's certainly not posted, but I let it slide. Instead, I approach another waitress to take a photo of the two of us, which she happily goes about. As to the crowd, there's a difference between "bustling" and crowded. Don't dress it up: the place is packed with people more interested in being seen than in good food or company.
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Just Don't Tell Them You Have an Allergy!
By jasonhalsey27 on 9/15/2010
This place has a great vibe - lots of cool Meat-Packing types hanging out & great deserts. Just don't tell them you have an allergy. In most restaurants, the waiter lets the chef know and you are done. Not at Pastis! They take this really seriously. I was informed that they have a special procedure. I was approached by a man with more the character of a Law & Order Special Investigator. Wearing a black suit and sporting a Kojak-like baldy, he interrogated me about the nature of my allergy, if I had an epinephrine injector on my person, etc. Further, he warned me that trace amounts of peanuts could find their way into any dish. Well, their procedure worked, as I am still alive to tell this story. However, my table mates were quite shocked. In fact, anyone within a table's distance of this interrogation now knows far more about peanut allergies then they ever expected to learn. Thank you, Pastis, for educating the world. The waiter was embarrassed, but the private detective they use for these investigations returned several times to make sure I was still alive. I dont blame Kojak, as I know he was just doing his job; but, really Pastis, is this how you show how much you care?
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By nybr on 1/21/2010
One of those overrated restaurants in NYC... Food is ok, but nothing to tell friends about. The scene is pretty nice, but the service was a bit slow and, for what you get there, they should be cutting back the price about 30-40%...
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Monday Night Dinner
By ARMOND20 on 8/25/2009
frequent customer on mondays for dinner with the wife, always expect a crowd and great food, dont expect room to eat, tables are really close. service is ok. overall a great place to have a good fresh meal. my choice is the half lobster. bon appetite....
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Wonderful Sunday Brunch
By CoolAid81 on 7/23/2009
Brunch at this restaurant will not disappoint. The layout and decor remind me of some brasseries I dined at in Paris during my college years. It is one of the most adorable restaurant settings in Manhattan. As for the food, it amazed me. My party started with the warm goat cheese petatou, which I would order again in a second. The bloody marie and champagne a la fraise cocktails tasted great and helped ease the head strain from the previous night. For a main dish, I would suggest the Eggs Benedict, which was perfectly poached and served with just the right amount of hollandaise. Delicious!
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Classic food on a beautiful Easter sunday
By TheForestEnds on 4/13/2009
Opening with the warm goat cheese petatou, my party and I were bewildered by this enchanting hors d'oeuvre. Then, a steak and eggs with potatoes so tasty and delicious, it almost makes you wonder if what you are eating wasn't pan fried by the sheer awesomeness of God himself. The steak itself was mild and cooked decently though lacked an initial oomph up front. The eggs were nearly a disaster. Overall a fair-good meal.
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Loved it!
By Marnie1 on 3/29/2009
great atmosphere, awesome croud, fun bar.
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I call this one my best because I cannot find my errors in it. I usually am my own worst critic and have been told by my wife of 21 years now, to not point out the errors because "you are the only one who sees them". I am not sure whether to believe her but I do like this piece. The wood is Sassafras.
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#1 posted 10-08-2013 08:54 PM
That had to get you major bonus points with the little lady! Very nicely done. I often say wood working is like hanging wall paper—the day you do it, you see all the little mistakes, but a week later it looks great and you can't find the mistakes.
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#2 posted 10-08-2013 09:13 PM
You should believe your wife. Mine tells me the same thing. Good looking ornament!!!!
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Congratulations, looks perfect to mee.
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That is simply stunning. The cuts were pretty neat, smooth and well-finished. Kudos to you.
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17 Olivet players named "Junior Phenoms" by the original Ambassadors of Goodwill for executing incredible play
The Harlem Globetrotters have recognized all 17 members of the Olivet Middle School football team as Junior Phenoms for the amazing character and teamwork they demonstrated during a recent youth football game in Michigan. The eighth grade team caught the attention of the Globetrotters after the young players orchestrated a plan to kneel at the one-yard-line to set up a touchdown for their teammate Keith Orr, who battles learning disabilities.
In addition to Junior Phenom certificates, every player on the team will receive two tickets to see the Globetrotters game at the Breslin Center in East Lansing on Friday, Jan. 24, 2014. Before tip-off, the eighth graders will be invited to center court to be acknowledged by the Globetrotters in front of several thousand fans.
"This is the first time we've given Junior Phenom awards to an entire team," said Harlem Globetrotters star Special K Daley, "but every member of the Olivet Middle School football team is deserving of this honor, as they all demonstrated what it means to be goodwill ambassadors. They are a team we all can look up to."
Known as the Ambassadors of Goodwill™, the Globetrotters look for stories of amazing kids who spread their own goodwill and demonstrate traits like helping others, assisting in the community, outstanding teamwork and being positive role models. The Globetrotters Junior Phenom Award is the team's way of saying, "Thank you," and applauding those individuals who go above and beyond.
The Globetrotters pride themselves in teaching youth the importance of character development with programs such as, "The ABCs of Bullying Prevention," which the Globetrotters present to over 300 schools each year. The Olivet football team embodies everything the ABCs stand for— taking Action to help others, demonstrating Bravery to stand up for what you believe, and showing Compassion.
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