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St Stephen-by-Launceston, (Cornish: Sen Stefan), (sometimes just called St Stephens or St Stephens with Newport) is situated in the Deanery of Trigg Major and Hundred of East. It is bounded on the north by the parish of North Petherwin and Werrington, on the east by Werrington and the Devon parish of Lifton, on the south by Lawhitton, Launceston and St Thomas-by-Launceston, and on the west by Egloskerry. Originally known as 'Lann-Stephen', church site of St Stephen. This ancient town guarded the gateway to Cornwall in medieval times, being on the main northern route into the county. The South Gate of Robert of Mortain's 11th century castle still survives, restricting the traffic to one lane.
The parish contains the villages of yeolmbridge, Dutson, Langore and Truscott; the pleasant town of Newport is situated between the Churchtown and Launceston, from which it is separated by an ancient bridge of three arches over the River Kinsey. Newport sent members to Parliament from 1552 until the seats were abolished by the Reform Act in 1832. The parish is also bounded on three sides by rivers: on the north by the Attery, on the east by the Tamar, on the south by the Kinsey. The eastern part of the parish is composed of clay slate, calcareous schist, limestone, etc.;the western part rests on quartzous rocks and felspar.
Most parish and church description(s) on these pages are from Lake's Parochial History of the County of Cornwall by J Polsue (Truro, 1867 - 1873)
The Cornwall Family History Society have published Monumental Inscriptions for:
- The Parish Church - 1144 entries
- Newport Wesleyan Chapel - 441 entries
- Truscott Methodist Chapel - 18 entries
Census information for this parish (1841 - 1901) is held in the Cornwall Record Office. The Cornwall Family History Society offers a census search service for its members.
Specific census information for this parish is available as follows:
- 1841. The 1841 Census of St Stephen-by-Launceston (HO107/134), Enumeration Districts 1 to 3 [including Schools], is available on-line from the Cornwall Online Census project.
- 1851.
- The 1851 Census of St Stephen-by-Launceston (HO107/1899), Enumeration Districts 3a and 3b, is available on-line from the Cornwall Online Census project.
- 1861. The 1861 Census of St Stephen-by-Launceston (RG9/1519), Enumeration Districts 9d and 10b, is available on-line from the Cornwall Online Census project.
- 1871. The 1871 Census of St Stephen-by-Launceston (RG10/2224), Enumeration Districts 9 [including Schools] and 10, is available on-line from the Cornwall Online Census project.
- 1881. The 1881 Census of St Stephen-by-Launceston (RG11/2276), Enumeration Districts 9 [including Schools] and 10, is available on-line from the Cornwall Online Census project.
- 1891. The 1891 Census of St Stephen-by-Launceston (RG12/1803), Enumeration Districts 8 and 9, is available on-line from the Cornwall Online Census project.
You can also perform a more selective search for churches in the St Stephen by Launceston area or see them printed on a map.
Church History
- Anglican. The parish church is located in OS Grid Square SX3285; it was dedicated to St Stephen by Bishop Bronescombe, bishop of Exeter, on 23rd October 1259. it is supposed to have been rebuilt by Bishop Stafford before he died in 1419. It consists of a chancel, nave, south aisle, and north transept. The vestry is entered from the chancel by a doorway inserted in a blocked pointed arch. The arcade consists of five pointed arches, on of which is higher than the others; the material is of polyphant stone. here is a south porch and a north door. The tower of of three stages, buttressed and finished with tall pinnacles and is battlemented. It has six bells and a clock.
- Non-Conformist. There was a Wesleyan Methodist chapel at Langore, which was also used by the Independents, and a Bible Christian chapel at Truscott.
Church Records
In the 18th century, the parish chest, in which deeds, etc. of various charitable records were kept, was stolen. Some years after, in repairing the house in which the clergyman resided, it was found walled up under the parlour windows, but it was empty.
- LDS Church Records.
- The LDS Church batch numbers for St Stephens are: P002221. These are searchable by surname.
- The IGI coverage of this parish is 1568 - 1812; it is NOT believed to be fully included in the LDS Church's International Genealogical Index (IGI).
- The Cornwall Record Office holdings: Baptisms 1568 - 1909, Burials 1566 - 1912, Marriages 1566 - 1968, Boyd's Marriage Index 1566 - 1812, Pallot's Marriage Index 1800 - 1812.
- The Cornwall Family History Society have published on-line transcripts of:
- Pre 1813 Marriages
- 1813-37 Marriages
- 1813-37 Burials.
- Baptisms.
- Baptisms 1569 to 1912 for this parish are available on-line through the OPC search Facility - (C-PROP).
- The Cornish Forefathers' Society have published baptisms 1707-1850 for this parish on CD which can be purchased on Parish Chest..
- Banns. Banns 1888 to 1911 for this parish are available on-line through the OPC search Facility - (C-PROP).
- Marriages.
- Phillimore marriages 1566 to 1812, and parish transcriptions 1813 to 1837 for this parish are available on-line through the OPC search Facility - (C-PROP).
- The Cornwall Family History Society have published transcripts of: Marriages in the Parish 1566 to 1837, which is available in CD or downloadable .pdf file formats.
- Phillimore's Marriages of St Stephen-by-Launceston 1566 to 1812 are available on-line from UK Genealogy Archives.
- Burials.
- Burials 1568 to 1912 for this parish are available on-line through the OPC search Facility - (C-PROP).
- The Cornwall Family History Society have published transcripts of: Burials in the Parish 1813 to 1837, which is available in Book format.
Civil Registration
The parish of St Stephen-by-Launceston is in the Launceston Registration District, and has been since 1st July 1837. There were sub-districts at Altarnun, Launceston, North Hill, North Petherwin and St Stephen-by-Launceston, but these are now all closed. Parishes within the district were: Altarnun, Boyton, Egloskerry, Laneast, Launceston, Lawhitton, Lewannick, Lezant, Northill, St. Mary Magdalene, St. Stephens by Launceston, St. Thomas the Apostle, St. Thomas Street, South Petherwin, Stokeclimsland, Tremaine, Treneglos, Tresmeer, Trewen, Warbstow.
The Superintendant Registrar can be contacted at: Hendra, Dunheved Road, Launceston, PL15 9JG. Tel: 01566 772464.
Description and Travel
- Photographs of St Stephen-by-Launceston are available on-line.
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- The On-line Parish Clerk (OPC) scheme operates a service to help family historians; the OPC page for this parish is available on-line, from where the OPC can be contacted by email.
- British-Genealogy have a mailing list for those wanting to discuss ancestry in Launceston, (including St Thomas-by-Launceston and St Stephen-by-Launceston).
Historical Geography
The Domesday Settlements of Cornwall, a study undertaken by the Cornwall Branch of the Historical Association, has identified and located settlements listed in the Exeter and Exchequer Domesday Survey of AD 1086. The following places have been identified in St Stephen-by-Launceston ecclesiastical parish:
- Launceston (Lancauetona, Lancauetone, Lanscauetona, Lanscovetone, Lancauatona), Grid Reference 325856.
You can see the administrative areas in which St Stephen by Launceston has been placed at times in the past. Select one to see a link to a map of that particular area.
- Map of the Launceston Registration District in which the parish lies.
- An old map of Launceston (St Mary Magdalane, St Stephen, St Thomas the Apostle) and Lawhitton in 1835 is available from GENMAPS.
You can see maps centred on OS grid reference SX325856 (Lat/Lon: 50.645947, -4.370514), St Stephen by Launceston which are provided by:
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- Bing (was Multimap)
- OldMaps (Old Ordnance Survey maps.)
- Old Maps Online (Other old maps.)
- National Library of Scotland (Best site for old maps)
- Vision of Britain (Click "Historical units & statistics" for administrative areas.)
- English Jurisdictions in 1851 (Unfortunately the LDS have removed the facility to enable us to specify a starting location, you will need to search yourself on their map.)
- Magic (Geographic information) (Click + on map if it doesn't show)
- Elgin Road Works
- GeoHack (Links to on-line maps and location specific services.)
- All places within the same township/parish shown on an Openstreetmap map.
- Nearby townships/parishes shown on an Openstreetmap map.
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Poor Houses, Poor Law etc.
St Stephens-by-Launceston parish was part of the Launceston Union for Poor Law administration and parish relief.
The parish comprised 3949 acres of land.


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Campus Corner
SEC has rule against court-storming, but Big 12 does not
Everybody loves a good court storming, except the losing team. The home fans go wild and television has a clip for constant replays.
But things got a bit out of hand Monday night in Manhattan, Kan., after Kansas State put the finishing touches on its upset of eighth-ranked Kansas.
The students stormed the Bramlage Coliseum floor, but it appeared a Kansas player, Jamari Traylor, was intentionally checked by a court-rushing fan, and Jayhawks coach Bill Self appeared to be pushed back by the crowd during the handshake line.
The incidents amplified the concerns of storming the court, a practice that comes with a price in some conferences.
The Southeastern Conference has a rule against fans storming the court, which reads, "For the safety of participants and spectators alike, at no time before, during or after a contest shall spectators be permitted to enter the competition area."
A $5,000 fine can be assessed against schools for a first offense and $25,000 and $50,000 for additional incidents.
The Big 12 doesn't have a policy against storming the court.
Monday marked the second straight week opposing fans have stormed the court after beating Kansas in men's basketball. It happened after West Virginia won in Morgantown last Monday. Earlier this season, Oklahoma State students filled the floor after the Cowboys defeated the Jayhawks.
Self expressed concern after last week's game and took a more serious tone on Monday.
"There were several students that hit our players," Self said. "I'm not saying like with a fist, but when you storm the court you run into and bump everybody. Stuff like that.
"This has got to stop. I think court-storming is fine, but certainly you can get security to the point where players' safety is not involved like it is here the last several times. That's disappointing that it happened again. But we also allowed it to happen again."
The Wildcats beat Kansas in Manhattan for the fourth time since 2008 and on each occasion, fans stormed the court.
Kansas State coach Bruce Weber said he apologized to Self
"I apologized to Bill and their staff and administration," Weber said. "I felt bad. I love the students and it's cool to be a part of that, but you also have to be careful of making sure nobody gets hurt.
"I tried to protect Bill (in the scrum) as best I could. Finally, I said 'To heck with it' and started pushing people out of the way. You want to enjoy it but also be respectful of your opponent and make sure they get off the court safely."
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Coupled with China's earlier vows to build a space station and put an astronaut on the
China has been looking for ways to exert its growing economic strength and to demonstrate that its technological mastery and scientific achievements can approach those of any global power. The plan announced Thursday calls for launching a space lab and collecting samples from the moon, all by 2016, along with a more powerful manned spaceship and space freighters.
In recent years, China has also sought to build a military capacity in keeping with its economic might, expanding its submarine fleet and, this year, testing its first aircraft carrier, a refurbished Soviet model. Under the new space plan, it would vastly expand its version of a Global Positioning System, which would have military as well as civilian uses.
The plan shows how the government intends to draw on military and civilian resources to meet the goals, which the government is betting will also produce benefits for the Chinese economy. "This approach offers lessons for other advanced space powers, including the U.S., which needs to make sure it sustains its high-level
While a leader in the business of launching satellites, China is still years behind the United States in space. Its human spaceflight accomplishments to date put it roughly where the United States and the Soviet Union were in the mid-1960s.
But China has consistently stuck to a development timeline for its program and met the realistic goals set out in its five-year plans, which are mainstays of the Communist Party's authoritarian system.
For human spaceflight, the plan lays out a continuation of China's steady but unrushed efforts to develop technologies and extend its capacities. It says that China will begin the work to land its astronauts on the moon, but it does not provide a target date for when they will go.
"I think it is a comprehensive, moderately paced program," said John M. Logsdon, former director of the Space Policy Institute at
By contrast,
"The one thing that is admirable about their program is they don't have fits and starts," said Joseph R. Fragola, a space safety expert who has visited the space facilities in China. "Their program is low budget but it is laid out, and they follow it in an orderly process, and we don't do that."
Experts say Beijing is approaching its space program the way it did its military modernization. In addition to the aircraft carrier, which it bought from
Unlike in the United States, where there are separate military and civilian space programs, in China the People's Liberation Army is the driving force behind development of the Chinese space program. Civilian institutions, including various universities and laboratories, are part of the military-led efforts. In the white paper that laid out the plan, released by the State Council, China's cabinet, the authors took pains to say that Beijing was not seeking to challenge any nation militarily with its space program.
"China always adheres to the use of outer space for peaceful purposes, and opposes weaponization or any arms race in outer space," the paper said.
Analysts say one of the more notable goals of the five-year strategy is to further develop the Beidou Navigation Satellite System, which on Tuesday began providing navigation, positioning and timing data on China and surrounding areas. The white paper said China intended to have a global system by 2020, with 35 satellites in orbit. If it met that goal, China would join Russia in having a system that tries to rival America's. China has already launched 10 satellites for the Beidou system, and plans to launch six more next year.
Beidou is not as advanced as its American counterpart, but it is expected to overshadow the Russian system and would provide the Chinese military with an alternative to relying on a civilian version of the American network. Beidou would also be used for civilian purposes, like providing drivers with a navigation tool.
"This has major commercial implications, it has major security implications," Mr. Erickson said. "To be a great military and space power, it's important to have one's own satellite navigation system."
The white paper, which follows similar reports released in 2000 and 2006, also said China would develop new Long March launch vehicles to deliver heavier payloads into orbit. It will also work on improving conditions for human spaceflight.
To lay that groundwork, the paper said, China "will launch space laboratories, manned spaceship and space freighters; make breakthroughs in and master space station key technologies, including astronauts' medium-term stay, regenerative life support and propellant refueling; conduct space applications to a certain extent and make technological preparations for the construction of space stations."
On deep-space exploration, the paper said China planned to launch orbiters that would make soft lunar landings and do roving and surveying. After that, the paper said, China will collect samples of the moon's surface and bring them back for analysis.
The paper also said China planned to carry out a comprehensive plan for upgrading its satellite technology and widening the uses of its satellites.
"In aggregate, this is clearly going to propel China even further into space to a significant degree," Mr. Erickson said. "There's relentless progress across the board."
In 2003, China became the third country to send a human into space, behind the United States and the Soviet Union, when it put Yang Liwei into orbit around the earth. It launched a lunar probe in 2007 that orbited the moon and took pictures, and the next year completed its first spacewalk when Zhai Zhigang remained for 13 minutes outside the Shenzhou 7 spacecraft.
China's Long March 5 rocket, currently under development, would be able to lift about 25 tons to low-earth orbit, comparable to the United States' Delta IV Heavy rocket and much smaller than the


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Popeye and Son (1987)
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After 58 years of Popeye and Bluto fighting over Olive Oyl, they've all decided to finally settle down and start families. Popeye and Olive got married and had a son who hates spinach. Bluto also got married and had a son who's a bully to Popeye's kid. Wimpy has also started his own burger chain and tries his best to refrain from eating his own burgers.
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Rupert Merton
An appreciation
Clearly an admirer of the fictitious Walter White, Rupert Merton's similarly career changing, yet legal, diversions from apprentice potter to banker, to music mogul, to established ceramicist, are characterised by the same understated intellectualism and macabre sense of humour.
When Merton was ten years old he was given a tiny blue and white Chinese snuff bottle by an eccentric godfather. It was an unlikely but very successful present, and Merton likes to think that it was his reason for seeking out the pottery classes at Eton run by Gordon Baldwin. "We disagreed about almost everything. He made monochromatic abstract pieces – I wanted to make colourful oriental ceramics; he taught me sound technique and showed me that pottery did not have to be functional." Presumably having succeeded in keeping his corner, Merton continued to accumulate knowledge and skill, with brief sojourns of ceramics between everything else – an apprenticeship at Tingewick Pottery, an art history degree at Cambridge, a course in ceramic design at Thames College, majolica earthenware and throwing pots in Tuscany. His interest has now settled on the more delicate and crisp stoneware and porcelain. His ceramics still have that colourful oriental flavour that has stayed with him since school.
His arrangements, china cabinets that have emerged as contemporary wall installations, show the influence of the groupings of Rupert Spira, Gwen Hanssen and Edmund deWaal, but combined with the colours of Warhol and bright clarity of modern advertising. Merton's installations stand out in their bold use of colour and the rhythms and patterns of his arrangements. He says that his discovery and understanding of Andy Warhol led him to the Velvet Underground and "15 years in the cauldron of the music business." Music informs his installations, the repeated forms, all slightly different, are ordered in a way that Merton describes as occupying "a space in my mind between painting and music – they explore rhythm, repetition and colour. The component forms are both different and the same – they all refer to that little blue and white bottle."
Merton would be the first person to tell you that he had made something while watching TV. This seems shocking, but in fact makes perfect sense when he is producing his small Teashells by the sensation of touch, rather than sight. The porcelain Teashell series, pinch pots that get wonderfully named after whatever he was watching at the time – the 'Borgen' series, the 'Breaking Bad' series. "I like the contrast between the ritualised refinement of the tea ceremony and the heightened emotions on screen". He is currently working on a series named after mythical Japanese emperors.
The little Chinese snuff bottle is recalled in his beautifully vibrantPothecary series, named after chemical elements and arranged in the order of their atomic number – another nod in the direction of Walter White. More recent forays into larger sculptural pieces include 'Daphne' – a simplified suggestion of the mythological girl who turned into a tree to avoid being captured by Apollo. Not a leaf in sight. Just the merest suggestion of arms, and a curvaceous trunk.


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Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty. -John F. Kennedy
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Memorial Day
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Much love and thanks to your father and all the soldiers and veterans out there, this weekend and always.
I love that! And we do as a family take the time to thank in our hearts our Heavenly Father for a wonderful country and also to those who serve us tirelessly to keep our freedom!ReplyDelete
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Since this is not a CDN holiday I did not know that!ReplyDelete
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I appreciate this post...my husband is a Navy man so it means a lot to us that people acknowledge this holiday!
What a beautiful post! I love that you shared a little history of this wonderful day. I didn't know any of that. Also, thank you so much for visiting my blog. Thank you for wishing my husband a happy birthday. I hope your day is very special and wonderful!ReplyDelete
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How can I get my baby/kids to eat more vegetables? How do I get them to like eating vegetables? I'm asked about this all the time by parents I meet on Instagram, Twitter, FB and IRL.
Like maaany many parenting conundrums, of course the answer is there is no 'answer'.
BUT that doesn't mean there aren't smart approaches we can consider - simple little strategies that might just help, whether you have a toddler/older baby who's a bit veg-averse, or a younger baby who likes them right now...but you're wondering if it's gonna last.
Since it's such a hot topic, I've read around quite a bit and have come across various theories. I'm going to tell you about three super-simple approached that I like the sound of and reckon could have the potential to address veg-aversion more effectively than hiding vegetables in sauces, disguising them with batter/breadcrumbs/cheese/pastry etc, or calling them something else so the kid eats them.
Why? Because none of that really solves the problem, just delays tackling it. And it probably means more kitchen faff for the parents which is never a good thing. The holy grail is surely having a little person know they're eating vegetables, and enjoy them for what they are.
[Side note: I'm not talking here about seriously picky eaters/kids who are anxious around food. I take my hat off to any parent working hard to nourish a child who is anxious or unhappy around food/certain food. Some childhood food aversions are really complicated and I'm not trying to over-simplify. If blending a bit of something green into a pasta dish while the little one's not looking is the only way, R.E.S.P.E.C.T.].
The three approaches I'm sharing here have something in common: they don't make vegetables feel 'better' than other foods. My instinct tells me emphasising the fact a particular food is good for you/healthy is probably not super useful in a parent-child feeding relationship, because it adds an emotional layer to food that could confuse a little kid. I think it's better to describe a vegetable (or any other food you'd like your child to eat) as tasty and interesting...and maybe crunchy, squidgy, warm, crispy, chewy, etc...then act like you really don't mind whether they try it or not, the inference being they're missing out on something pretty cool if they decline. Breezy. No pressure.
As you know I'm not a psychologist or a nutritionist (although I am enrolled for a Uni course early next year that will get me onto that path, whoo), and wasn't involved in any of the trials/academic studies mentioned here. I've checked them out as best I can but if you know about any of these experiments please tell me in the comments.
Three easy ways to get your kid to eat and enjoy vegetables, according to the experts:
1. SERVE THE VEGETABLES FIRST, BY THEMSELVES. There's some evidence that offering the vegetables solo, before the main meal, can be a gentle way to encourage consumption. Because the baby/toddler is hungry, and there are no other foods on the plate to distract attention. A professor at the University of Minnesota suggests that putting vegetables on a busy plate could mean unwittingly putting our broccoli in a competition it's unlikely to win. This approach seems a pretty interesting hack/short-term solution to me, or a low-stress way of introducing new vegetables a baby might not be so familiar with. The approach was tested in U.S. school cafeterias and seemed to work: click here to read the news story about the trial
2. SERVE THE VEGETABLES WHOLE. This sounds too good to be true but there's new evidence from an Australian university suggesting that small children may eat a greater amount of a vegetable if it's visible to the child in its natural serving size (e.g. a whole small carrot, a biggish floret of broccolli, a whole new potato, a whole tomato) because of psychological phenomenon called 'unit bias'. Details here of the Aussie study - it found little kids ate more raw carrot if they were given a whole small raw carrot vs. diced-up pieces. Note: I've read elsewhere that unit bias isn't particularly significant until a child is about three, but I think this approach is interesting nonetheless: click here to read a news story about the trial (soz it's a Daily Mail link...).
3. SERVE VEGETABLES IN SHARING DISHES. This one's about the social side of eating. Babies learn what's normal by watching, and learned behaviours can stick with a child throughout childhood. Letting the child choose their own vegetables from a bowl on the table that everyone else picks from can help in two ways: first, it gives them some 'control' over what they're eating. Babies and little kids have very little in the way of decision-making/control really (possibly why food can become a battleground in some families), so letting them control what goes on their plate could be a good thing. Secondly, if they see people they love and respect eating the stuff in the bowl then eventually they might just join in. It's called social norming. If you're interested in this approach I highly recommend a read of Bee Wilson's brilliant book, "First Bite, How We Learn To Eat". She covers all sorts of things, including this. It's well worth a read.
What do you reckon? Worth a try? Let me know what you think in the comments! x


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Winning tip: Spring cycling to Paris
A lovely route from Dieppe goes via old train tracks through rolling fields and into Paris via the parks. The best route is one carved out by Donald Hirsch (donaldhirsch.com/dieppeparis.html) in 2007. A good B&B for your first night is 23 Grand Rue in Mesnières-en-Bray (30km from Dieppe). Madeleine will cook a great dinner, and Peter is a wine expert. Beware of sharing his knowledge too much before a long day in the saddle. +33 2 3297 0631, 23grandrue.com, doubles €68
Isle of Wight
There are more than 500 miles of footpaths on the island. Walk the Tennyson Way for an exhilarating view of the Needles or stroll along uncrowded coastal paths. Explore ancient woodlands and get up close to red squirrels at Alverstone Marsh hide. There are flat cycle paths, and more challenging bridleways.
Ashridge drovers' walk, Hertforshire
You don't need a car to get to this lovely walk on old drovers' trails. From Tring station there's a four- or a six-mile circular route through an area with lots of wildlife including red kites, goldcrests, lesser spotted woodpeckers and wild fallow deer.
West Pennine Moors, Lancashire
The Moors have towers and ruins, short walks that can be done in trainers, longer walks "over the tops", or around reservoirs, great wildlife, and challenging cycling (the Rake in Ramsbottom is used in national hill climb races). And it's all much less touristy than the Lake or Peak districts.
Coast and castles route, Newcastle
A long weekend in spring is the perfect excuse to take off along the Coast & Castles cycle route. 200 miles from Newcastle to Edinburgh (the direction for more favourable winds), the route uses sections of National Routes 1 and 76 and cyclists can expect a mixture of traffic free tracks and quiet minor roads, all well marked and at gradients accessible to most abilities. Views to savour include Holy Island, Tynemouth Priory, Chathill Station and Alnmouth with its colourful houses hugging the shoreline. The route isn't short of castles – the most impressive being Bamburgh, standing proud on the beach. A personal favourite is Warkworth, best experienced when the Daffodils are in full bloom.
Rydal Hall, Ambleside, Cumbria
This stunning country house next to William Wordsworth's home Rydal Mount has beautiful gardens and waterfall walks. You can follow the "coffin" trail round Rydal and Grasmere, and it's a good base for longer walks such as the Fairfeld Horseshoe. Sleep in the grand house (B&B doubles from £90) or in a yurt, eco-pod or your own tent.
015394 32050, rydalhall.org
Cycling the Pennine Bridleway
This mostly off road route starts in Derbyshire and currently finishes at Ravenstondale in Cumbria. The latest section of the bridleway opened last year and now goes through northern Lancashire, the magnificent Yorkshire Dales and into Cumbria. A good ride for spring, when you might not want to commit to a multi-day epic, is to catch a train to Long Preston (on the Leeds-Morecambe Line), ride to Settle, do the 10-mile Settle loop. Imaginative use of the bridleway and the brilliant Settle-Carlisle line gives you access to the most wonderful cycling. See the new Cycling the Pennine Bridleway by Keith Bradbury (Cicerone £14.95).
Cycling the Purbecks, Dorset
A good leisurely cycle using the chain ferry from Sandbanks to Studland and then pushing on into the hills of the Purbecks – Corfe, Swanage, all at your beck and call – country pubs, cream teas and campsites abound when the views get too much. Great for a weekend or even longer when the weather is perfect – very Nuts in May!
Lon Las Ogwen cycle path, Gwynedd
This 16km cycle path from Bangor into the dramatic Ogwen valley starts through gentle woodland on a cycle path before taking you through the slate quarries of Bethesda to a breathtaking panorama of the Ogwen valley. You follow a small tarmac trail with little traffic before a short but very steep climb to finish. At the end of your journey is the Idwal Cottage youth hostel, and Cwm Idwal nature reserve.
Cycling the Taff trail, Powys
Start in Talybont on Usk, at the White Hart (breconbunkhouse.co.uk) or Star (starinntalybont.co.uk). The first has a bunkhouse, the second a B&B; both have great beers and good food. Cross the canal by the footbridge and the Taff trail begins with a long climb alongside the Talybont reservoir. You then pass through forests before a fantastic climb up stone tracks to the Cwmcynwyn pass at an altitude of nearly 600m.
The Kennels, Invertrossachs
For a great break away from everything, I would recommend this well-appointed cottage in Invertrossachs. It is beside beautiful Loch Venacher and its log burner is particularly welcome after a long day's cycling. Right at the front door are several cycling or walking routes, many of them off road. The excellent cycle hire shop sells guides to the cycling routes, which are mostly alongside lochs, past waterfalls, or through forests. If in the evenings you have any energy left to go out, there are several cosy pubs close by serving food.
0845 268 0760, cottages4u.co.uk, scottish-cycling.com
Cascade d'Angon, Haute-Savoie
The climb to the Angon waterfall near Annecy is easy and shaded and takes about an hour. On the way up, there is a good opening in the woodland and beautiful views of Duingt castle, on the lakeside. If you have some energy left, you can go for a swim in Lake Annecy or cycle to Annecy, about 12km away.
Cycling Mont Ventoux, Provence
Late spring is the perfect time to cycle parts of the Tour de France. Last May, I did a trip from Grenoble to Avignon via the infamous Mont Ventoux, with Red Lantern Cycling. There's something special about climbing Ventoux's lunar-like landscape (a stark contrast to the neighbouring lavender fields).
Alhambra Rambler, Granada
The Alhambra Rambler, based in a traditional Spanish town in Andalucia offers walking and cycling tours to suit just about all levels of fitness, either guided or self guided. All offer some stunning scenery. The evening tapas tours are not to be missed – you can always walk any excess off in the morning.
+34 690 786302, alhambrarambler.com
Kasbah du Toubkal, Morocco
This hotel is in the Atlas mountains can only be reached on foot or by mule. I chose a mule and a guide. The Kasbah is surrounded by snow-covered mountains, with a view to a distant waterfall. In warm sun, a cool breeze on my face, I devoured lamb tagine and the sweetest oranges. I envied those staying, with their deckchairs.
+212 524 485611, kasbahdutoubkal.com, doubles from €160 B&B


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Briefs without the bumps
When it comes to writing the perfect brief for a creative agency, where do you start? To ensure the design process runs as smoothly as possible and budget doesn't blow out with countless amends, it really is all about asking the right questions and covering all bases. Here are some of our tips on how to write a good brief from the perspective of an agency that receives them. We have created an easy-to-fill-in electronic brief for our clients to use. Right click here and select "save link as…" to save a copy of our briefing sheet.
You get out what you put in
The value of a good brief goes far beyond a survey of questions. According to David Airy, an admired industry leader, "It spells out exactly what clients want to achieve. And it acts as a point of reference for everyone involved."
Cementing the client's goals for the project is vital in ensuring we can meet expectation. This essentially forms part of the working contract between us and the client. From our experience, we find that breaking down a brief into relevant sections is a great way to execute all tasks well.
1. Job Details, Background and Deadlines
We like to begin with housekeeping. What is the project name? What type of job is it? A brochure, a suite of flyers or something else? Information on dimensions are also important – do you have specific dimensions required or would you like us to recommend some? And how about print quotes? We can source those too and manage the entire print process if required. How about the delivery of the project? Designers are always working to constraints so being clear about deadlines is vital. We also find that breaking down the deadlines into initial concepts, amends and finished art is a good timeline to work to. We will then confirm when you will receive the first round concepts and final art so that the process is transparent.
2. Audience & Message
By now it should be clear about what the project is and what its purpose is. It's now time to provide information on what the key messages are. Where is the content coming from? Have you already written the copy or do you need us to help you develop that?
What exactly is your product or service? How long have you been in business and what are your short and long term goals? The more we can find out about your business the better the design will be.
3. Perception
This section is often overlooked but can really help to get across what it is the client is trying to achieve. How do you want the project to be perceived? Positively? Shock factor? Funny? How would you describe the brand in a short sentence? What is challenging about getting your company image across? Providing references of past projects is also helpful.
4. Additional Information
Anything else you'd like to add? We find that it's always good to add extra thoughts, comments, ideas, anything you think might be helpful.
Easy does it
Don't understand the questions? Just talk to us and we can talk you through it. Or we can do it together face to face. The concept of a briefing template is to make sure we get the best results for our clients – and not to be a burden!
So there you have it! Our approach to writing a comprehensive brief. Remember, it's not a case of more is more, it's about providing quality, structured information that will give your designer a clear idea of the task at hand. That way your results will speak for themselves.
We have developed a range of briefing templates suited to all sorts of projects – click here if you'd like to download them.


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You know you're a couponer when ...
I can't stand to sit in the car, doctor's office, or anywhere else just waiting. I always take something along to read or to work on. When we moved my daughter to college, it took two cars to move all of her things. My husband and I drove my Trailblazer and my daughter and one of my sons followed in my daughter's car. Since my husband was driving, this was the perfect time for me to get caught up on clipping coupons. I took along a lap tray my son made for me.
Everything was going great; I was clipping tons of coupons and then sorting them into categories in the car. My husband thought he heard a strange sound coming from the tires of the truck so he rolled the window down. Those coupons I had clipped and organized so well…..they all flew out the window. My kids who were behind us were laughing so hard because it was raining coupons. My husband had a horrified look on his face, and I don't think I have ever laughed so hard in my life.
I shared this story with the Savannah Savvy Shoppers on Facebook and asked them to fill in the blanks: You know you are a couponer when:
Christina Lewellen: When you gag when someone tells you how much they spent at Publix.
Sandra Royal Webb Maddox: When you dream of coupons. Stay up to 3 a.m. planning your trip to store and just daydreaming of coupons.
Alex Heneisen: When you have 14 newspapers on your front porch.
Margie Cotherman: You have scraps of coupon mess all over the floor, but you don't care because you are going to save your family money.
Laura Moore Rayno: You take pictures of the groceries you just bought.
Rhoda Thorne Stround: When you will stop total strangers because they have an item in their cart that you know you have a coupon for and you give it to them, regardless of the strange look they are giving you.
Susan McIntosh: You gripe at friends for buying something at full price.
Lisa Venicious Manning: You tell others what is on sale and what coupons to use with it.
Laurie Black: You tell your kids "you can't have that this week, it's going to be on sale next week" (and you'll use your coupons)
Christine Williamson: You stand in the store and debate if you can live without an item until you have a coupon for it. Cathy Hobbs chimed in: No debate - I won't buy it.
Jennifer Steinhauser: Your children know not to ask for something without starting the question with a "do you have a coupon for_____?"
Cindy Hobbs: You say who inherits your coupon binder when you die.
Terri Evans: When you are featured in the newspaper like you!
Melody Anne Presson: When you plan play dates with other couponing moms to trade snack coupons.
Thomas Presson: When your two-year-old has her own binder filled with expired coupons.
Kristina Brentari Hernandez: Your five-year-old gets excited when you let her help you cut coupons.


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The BRICS grouping (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) should spread its influence to other rapidly developing countries, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff said on Thursday.
"We should spread our influence to other countries with rapidly developing economies and to developing countries," Rousseff said at an enlarged meeting of the BRICS leaders in the Russian Urals city of Ufa.
The Brazilian president said the UN Security Council should also be reformed and expanded, TASS news agency reported.
"Brazil believes that the UN Security Council should be reformed and expanded. Only in this case, it is possible to expect it to become more effective," she said.
Brazil intended to take part in a conference on climate change and consider any decisions that would be proposed, the Brazilian president said.
"We intend to take an active part in the upcoming conference on global climate change. And we're ready to examine any alternative decisions that will be offered," she said.


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Dr. Cardellio attended medical school at Midwestern University and completed a residency at Mt. Clemens General Hospital. He is board certified in Family Medicine and has a trained in osteopathic manipulative therapy, which can improve range of motion for patients with pain and stiffness in the back and joints. Dr. Cardellio is on staff at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Clinton Township.
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802.16m is new standard
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The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) has published draft information on 802.16 and created a new wireless standard called 802.16m. It is expected that the new standard will not be released until 2008 or 2009.The IEEE wants 802.16m to be able to deliver 1Gbps transfer rates over the air.
One of the requirements is that it can meet downstream speeds of up to 1Gbps in a "nomadic" mode. It will also have a 'high mobility' mode for 100Mbps rates. The key to the standard is the use of multiple-input/multiple-output (MIMO) technology. MIMO is currently used in 802.11g and 802.11n routers and access points.
Although 802.16m is not part of the WiMAX standard, the IEEE committee indicated there will be cross platform compatibility between the two standards. It will also be compatible with future 4G wireless networks.
The standard's detail can be found here


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CDAP 4.2: Interactive Spark, enhanced self-service Data Preparation and more
June 7, 2017
I am very happy to announce the general availability of Cask Data Application Platform 4.2. Over the last few months, we have been focussing on enhancing the user experience and usability of the product — CDAP 4.2 comes with several features that offer a great first five minute user experience of new users of CDAP via enhanced self service Data Preparation capabilities, improved interactive Apache Spark experience in CDAP Data pipelines, and Change Data Capture (CDC) from SQL Server and Oracle. In addition, we have several new platform enhancements that enable event driven data schedules, broaden distro support for EMR versions 5.x and much more. In this post, we will take a look at the cross section of all the latest and greatest with CDAP 4.2.
Interactive Spark
We have significantly enhanced the Spark experience with CDAP in this release. Starting 4.2, users of CDAP will have an option of using Spark 1.x or Spark 2.x on their cluster which allows a broader choice in usage of Spark versions. Administrators can pin down a default version of Spark to be used on the cluster from any of the supported Spark versions.
Also with the current release, users can use Spark interactively with CDAP. We have provided new plugins in CDAP that allow users to port existing legacy Spark applications and run them as a part of data pipelines simply by copying and pasting the code. Furthermore, users can add any custom code as a part of Spark compute plugin which allows them to do dynamic, on-the-fly transformations on any data that is being read by the data pipeline in batch or in real-time. This feature allows users to have greater flexibility and faster turn-around time to port or write complex code in Spark easily, while at the same time enjoy the richer platform capabilities of CDAP including metadata, audit, lineage, and security.
Enhanced Self Service Data Prep
In CDAP 4.2, we have optimized for providing our users with a great first five minute user experience with CDAP by enabling a number of enhancements to Data Preparation. Users will be able to browse their HDFS or Local file system, pick up the data from the files and perform numerous directives in the UI. They will also have the ability to browse databases and bring in data for interactive transformation with a few clicks of a button.
Event Driven Schedules
Previous releases of CDAP added time based scheduling for CDAP programs. Users can now schedule to start CDAP programs based on data availability, specifically partitions of incoming data in HDFS. Users can specify constraints such as starting a workflow when there are at least five partitions, or restricting the number of concurrently executing workflows to five. Users can also limit the time window in which a schedule can execute, so as to avoid peak usage hours. For a complete set of advanced scheduling features, refer to the scheduler documentation.
Change Data Capture for EDW Offload
The last release of CDAP provided out-of-the box capabilities for EDW offloading, where users can move the data from Enterprise Data Warehouses (EDW) into Apache Hadoop using batch data pipelines. In the new 4.2 release, we have enhanced our EDW offloading solution by offering real-time change data capture from SQL Server and Oracle, offering a low latency data path to access data in Hadoop for analysis. The CDC solution is available from Cask Market, which means that users can now very easily create Spark streaming pipelines to bring data into Hadoop with a few clicks of buttons.
Like to see CDC in action? Join Sagar Kapare on a live webinar on 6/28, covering Realtime Change Data Capture with Spark Streaming.
Data Pipeline Enhancements
This new release has a number of new plugins to process data from Azure Event Hub, Azure Blob Store and Azure Data Lake Store.
Distro Support
CDAP 4.2 users now have a greater choice of distributions on which they install CDAP. We have added support for EMR 5.x (5.0 to 5.3). In addition, we have added support for Hive 2.x where users of CDAP datasets can leverage LLAP for faster SQL access to CDAP datasets.
Do give CDAP 4.2 a spin by downloading it from here and do reach out to our user group in case you have any questions at CDAP User Google Group.


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Charm: A Sonata in Three Movements
Charm: A Sonata in Three Movements
A radio play, Charm, A Sonata in Three Movements, is a meditation on the privileged upbringing of artist Rachel Rosenthal with the backdrop of the Nazi march to war in late 1930's Paris, based on Rosenthal's 1977 performance of the same name.
"This performance of Charm is dedicated to my father and mother, Leonard and Mara Rosenthal, and to all the members of my family killed in the Holocaust and World War II."
Charm was co-produced by High Performance and Jacki Apple for Soundings on KPFK Pacifica Radio with assistance from KPFK and the National/State/County Partnership. Executive producer of Soundings: Jacki Apple. Associate producer of HP Audio: Nathan Birnbaum.
Charm, was originally performed live only one time at Mt. St. Mary's College Art Gallery on January 28th, 1977. A copy of the text can be found in Rachel Rosenthal's Book - Rachel's Brain and Other Storms - an anthology of 13 performance texts.
- The Narrator was Rachel Rosenthal with...
- Lisa Gershten as "Little Rachel".
- Deborah McColl as "Rachel's Mother".
- Ronald Salley as "Rachel's Father".
- Deborah Oliver as "Rachel's Governess" and "The Maid".
- Christine Choi Ahmed as "The Voice In The Head".
- Rene Assa read the Science and Political sections.
Songs played during the performance:
- Josephine Baker - J'ai Deux Amours
- Maurice Chevalier - Nouveau Bonheur
- Fréhel - A La Derive
- Marlène Dietrich - Jonny
- Al Jolson - April Showers
- Fred Astaire - A Fine Romance and As You Look Tonight
- Damia - La Chaine (sic)
- Billie Holliday - Easy Living
- Lotte Lenya - Sailor Tango


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In Feeding the Fire: Recipes and Strategies for Better Barbecue and Grilling (Artisan Books 2015), Joe Carroll and Nick Fauchald offer up 75 outstanding recipes including this one for Axe-Handled Rib Eye Steaks framed around 20 lessons for better barbecue and grilling at home.
Whether it's starting a proper fire, creating the perfect grilled side dishes, or the art of BBQ and liquor pairings, Carroll and Fauchald have gotcha covered.
About the Axe-Handled Ribeye
This beefy behemoth might look and sound intimidating, but it's just like any other rib-eye steak except that it has a full rib attached and it's twice as thick as usual. This is the steak you serve to folks who think they've tried everything a cow has to offer. At St. Anselm, our meat comes from the incredibly marbled American Wagyu cattle at the Masami Cattle Ranch in California. If you have a good butcher and ask nicely, he may be able to prepare one of these for you (many butchers will know this as a "cowboy chop"). If not, ask for a double-cut rib-eye steak and don't worry about skipping the extra length of bone—only your dog will miss it.
When cooking a Flintstones-size steak like this, you have to take extra care to achieve a deeply charred crust and a properly cooked interior. At home, I sear it first, to make sure it gets enough char, then grill it to temperature over low heat. At the restaurant, the cooks do the opposite: they cook the steak over low heat until it reaches 115°F (for medium-rare) and let it rest until they're ready to finish it off, then quickly grill it over scorching-high heat until it's charred all over and serve it immediately—no additional resting necessary. This is what's called a "reverse sear." Use this method if you want to cook your rib-eye up to an hour ahead of time, but be careful to not overcook it during the low-heat phase, or you'll end up with a well-done piece of meat after you sear it. - Fauchald and Carroll, Feeding the Fire
(Makes 2 to 4 servings)
One axe-handle rib-eye steak (2½ to 3¾ pounds), about 2 inches thick
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup melted Garlic Butter (recipe follows) or 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Flaky sea salt, such as Maldon
1. Start charcoal and let burn until coals are glowing red and coated in gray ash, about 15 minutes. You can create two heat zones by adding different amounts of coals to each side of the grill (or leaving one half of the grill coal-free to create a cool side). For a medium-high zone, build a layer about one to two coal deep; for low, scatter a few coals evenly over that side. Oil the grate well. Have a spray bottle handy to extinguish any large flare-ups; it's OK for flames to lick the steak now and then, but they shouldn't slobber it with kisses.
2. Generously shower the steak with kosher salt and pepper (this will probably be the most you season any piece of meat in your life). Grill the steak over high heat, moving it and turning it every minute or so, until it's well charred on both sides and around the perimeter, 8 to 10 minutes.
3. Move the steak to the low-heat side of the grill and cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the meat registers 125°F for medium-rare, 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the size of your steak. Transfer the steak to a platter and let rest for 10 minutes.
4. If the surface of the steak is moist with juices after resting, quickly sear the steak on both sides over high heat to crisp up the crust, about 30 seconds per side.
5 Transfer the steak to a platter. You can either carve the steak as you eat, family-style, or divide it into portions by first cutting the meat away from the bone, then carving the steak across the grain into large pieces. Serve with the melted butter and flaky salt on the side.
(Makes about 1 cup)
1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cubed
6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1. In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the garlic and cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes; the butter should simmer gently but not brown. Remove from the heat.
2. Skim the foam from the top of the butter and slowly pour the butter through a fine-mesh sieve set over a bowl. Discard the milky solids and garlic. The butter can be refrigerated for up to 3 weeks.
Excerpted from Feeding the Fire by Joe Carroll and Nick Fauchald (Artisan Books). Copyright © 2015. Photographs by William Hereford.


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Amazon Tour 2 nights
Rate 2019 US$232.00 per person
Day 01 of Amazon Tour
Our Amazon tour starts with a check In at 12:00 p.m. at the Lodge. In Punta Ahuano (very small port on the Napo River) the Out Board Canoe will be waiting to transport you to Anaconda Island where Anaconda Lodge Ecuador is located (20 minutes ride) and US$15.00 the ride not per person. Distribution of room, information about the activities of the day.
At 1:30 p.m. first of all, lunch in the lodge dining room.
At 3:00 p.m, excursion in to the New Forest. For more than two and a half hours walk around a forest in formation surrounded by exuberant beauty, learning about some medical plants, visiting a swamp that has caimans amazing beautiful birds, visiting farms and a house of native people of the area where we will see how they live there culture and the elaboration of 100% organic chocolate.
Return to the Lodge at around 06:00 p.m.
07:00 p.m., dinner in the dining room on the banks of the Napo River. Talks related to the region, its people and history and progress of activities the following day in the Anaconda Bar.
Day 02 of Amazon Tour
8:00 a.m., breakfast in the lodge dining room.
At 9:00 a.m., departure for an excursion to primary forest where you can see animals in their wild state, walking for about 2 to 3 hours by high forest, large trees and beautiful landscapes that allow you to feel the vastness of the Amazon on the slopes Oriental Andes. Later return to the lodge navigating raft, Tubing or canoe on the Napo River, arriving around 1:45 p.m.
2:00 p.m., lunch in the Lodges dining room.
In the afternoon, free time to enjoy the sounds, colors around the Lodge.
At 7:00 p.m., dinner.
8:00 p.m. night walk on the Anaconda Island were you are going to see the amazing night life of the Amazon rainforest, getting back around 9:30 p.m.
Day 03 of Amazon Tour
At 8:00 a.m., breakfast in the dining lodge.
Check-Out 10:00 a.m., boarding canoe outboard motors (US$15.00 the ride), after about 25 minutes, arrival at Punta de Ahuano.
- Accommodation in comfortable cabins with private bathroom (hot water, electric power, bath towels). Rooms from single to five people.
- Three delicious daily meals (we have the best Vegetarian or Vegan meals, for those that are Veggies)
- Rubber boots for excursions;
- Qualified Native Kichwa Guides for all tours.
- Hikes into the Primary and Secondary Rainforest
- Night walk on the Island (it's amazing)
- Water activities in the Napo and Arajuno Rivers.
- Lots of Amazonian Culture.
Not included:
- Transportation by canoe from Punta Ahuano to Anaconda Lodge (price per ride up to 10 persons US$15.00, not per person).
- Transportation from any part of Ecuador to the Lodge
- Beverages.
- Flashlight
- Wi-fi (US$ 8.00 per device for the entire stay)
- Personal equipment.
- Tips
- Waterproof backpack;
- Lightweight quick-drying clothes;
- Waterproof jacket / water poncho;
- Repellent and sunscreen
- Headlamp;
- Photo camera;
- Binoculars
- It would be better if you bring small bills in the Lodge, like US20,00


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One of the coolest places I visited in 2016 also gave me one of the most unexpected experiences I've ever had in my life. While in Honduras we visited the bar at the Rio Santiago Nature Resort which is known for maintaining over 200 hummingbird feeders daily, including keeping them clean and full of fresh nectar throughout the day. The video above gives you a hint of what the hummingbird activity is like, but that really only scratches the surface. The sheer amount of hummingbird mass in the air and zipping around your head coupled with the wide variety of species is mind-blowing, especially for someone like me who lives in Minnesota with only one species regularly occurring.
But hummingbirds are not the only reason to visit and as much as we all wanted to plop down, have a beer and soak in some hot hummer action, our guide Elmer Escoto took us on a walk for something "very special if we are lucky." We meandered the trails on the resort property and found a few North American breeders that were just beginning their northward movement like wood thrush and gray catbird. But we also saw masked tityra, shining honeycreeper, brown jays and yellow-throated euphonias.
Elmer found us a young spectacled owl. They are just a little smaller than a great horned owl and eat a wide variety of small prey. This is a young bird that still had some white around the head but was already formidable in its adult size. And something as cool as an owl is definitely worth tearing some birders away from over 200 hummingbird feeders. We headed back down the trail and back to the bar...the better to work up a sweat for an ice cold beer.
So we settled down with our cameras and beers at the hummingbird feeders to take advantage of the dwindling daylight to get photos--though I was having more fun getting slow motion video of the hummers with my iPhone and my scope. Moments like this are one of my favorite parts of travel. We had already had a few days of glorious hiking and fabulous birds. The afternoon was a nicer relaxed moment to just sit and enjoy the colorful avian bounty around us. The air was hot, heavy with humidity (as welcome change from the still frigid Minnesota) and the beer was cool, You have the blissful moment of thinking how far from home you are, how different life is here and you still have a couple more days of adventure to go. I love moments where I can stop, be still and drink it all in, it's pure contentment.
And then a baby ocelot walked into the bar.
My mind went into overdrive. With mammals, especial predatory nocturnal ones, I never expect to ever see one outside of a zoo, I'm content to know that they are out there in the world. I never have to see them. That's something biologists and wildlife guides soaked in sweat, bug bites and intestinal parasites see--that's their reward. When I'm down at Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge in south Texas and see the ocelot crossing signs, I do keep watch but realize that I'm not going to see one. To have an ocelot show up and have it be an adorable young one to boot was over the top unexpected. It explored the bar, it killed and ate a mouse, it ran within feet of me.
The ocelot hopped on a table and we completely surrounded it. I asked the question that we all wanted to know but were afraid to ask.
"Can we touch it?"
What is it about us that we have to feel something with our hands to get a full and true experience? Seeing and hearing is wonderful, and I'll be honest smell is pretty up there with me (and yes, I sniffed the ocelot more than once). But touch...no observation is ever as deeply satisfying as the ability to touch the subject. I think with ocelots in particular since they are as masterful at camouflage as an owl, primarily nocturnal and will do whatever they can to avoid being seen by us, living their life on the their eating small mammals and birds. The colors and patterns of their fur hiding them from me in plain sight.
Since my Spanish is dodgier than my French, I asked Elmer what the back story was behind the young ocelot. He said that it had been found on a trail on the property as a small kitten, about the size of a human hand. It was brought and the decision was made to feed about house it until it was large enough to be on its own. The resort did this before with another ocelot several years ago. They raised a young female kitten and when she was old enough she roamed the yard and eventually disappeared when she was an adult. She returned a year later, denned up and and raised kittens.
The plan with this ocelot was to let it roam the property, learn to hunt--which it clearly was and keep inside at night until it was big enough to defend itself from larger predators.
As the group settled in to one more beer and talk of ocelots, I did what any modern woman does these days when something cool shows up--I took a selfie and immediately began posting it to social media.
But not all of them...
Some of my friends are well aware of the wild cat trade and they begged me to remove the photos because they felt they glorified wild animal ownership. When I pointed out that this was a not a pet but meant to be released to the wild when it was old enough, some of those friends were dubious of the young ocelot's origin. Was this truly found as an abandon kitten or was the mother killed so this kitten could be a tourist attraction?
All I know is that I know Elmer and I trust him so I trust the story of the ocelot's origin at the resort. The bar has over 200 hummingbird feeders and a steady birding clientele, why add a baby ocelot when the experience is already outstanding? The young ocelot appeared healthy, able to hunt mice on its own and had minimal interest in us apart from fingers it might chew on. In fact, compared to most of the animals I'd seen in Honduras, this was an exception because you could not see it's ribs. Several cows, horses, dogs and even pigs were emaciated by United States standards.
At the end of the day, Honduras is not the United States. It does not have the wildlife rehabilitation network and advancements we do here. People do the best they can with what they have and for many it is barely enough to take care of themselves and their children. I walked around that beautiful and wild country with a spotting scope that cost more than what many Hondurans make in a year.
To me travel is as much about learning as it is about experience. Sometimes you just have let an experience wash over you and learn from it. And when Life hands you a baby ocelot in a bar in Honduras, you go for it, douse yourself, revel in it.
Darkness descended and the hummingbirds disappeared. It was getting to be the time of night when the young ocelot would need to go inside and we had to head back to the Lodge at Pico Bonito for dinner. We escorted the ocelot to its night retreat. And we got another great look at a formidable predator.
The young spectacled owl had flown from its secluded spot to go hunting. It seemed quite interested in the small mammal in our midst. But soon that wild cat will be too big for the owl and join the nocturnal fray.
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To make fantastic ice cream you need fantastic ingredients and that is why raw materials are key to Fernando Sáenz. From their Helados Grate base in Viana, Navarra, Fernando and his partner, Angelines Gonzáles, concoct delicious ice cream recipes. And recipe is the right word because for them making ice cream is like cooking at below-zero temperatures. Like the Michelin-starred chefs to whom they sell their produce, they are blending flavours and textures to surprise and delight their customers.
So the dairy products are local, the lemons are hand squeezed and many of the herbs are grown in their garden. Finalising the recipes is to some extent an emotional journey but also there's a scientific input, as the equations on the whiteboard show, alongside phrases such as: "Aromas are the gateway to memories."
Heladería dellaSera, Logroño
The professional photographic brief for the project was to show the purity, simplicity, beauty, thought and passion that encapsulates Fernando and Angelines's work. The result is simply nothing like the mass-produced pseudo-Italian stuff that I grew up on. And if you happen to be in central Logroño, La Rioja, during the summer months, I'd highly recommend you visit their ice cream parlour dellaSera at Calle Portales, 28.


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One Last Summer Hurrah!
Only a few more weeks until the humidity clears and we start to feel a faint crispness to the air. Soon swimming suits and sandals will be packed away, traded for sweaters and sneakers. So why not make the most of the warm weather and throw one last summer hurrah! An end of the summer lake or pool party is a great way to create a vivid summer memory that you can hold onto as we head into winter. Start with classic summer favorites. Fun swim caps, colorful flip-flops, goofy sunglasses and vintage-inspired invitations add a touch of childhood innocence that's sure to impress guests of all ages.
Think simple, and improvise. It's still summer, so relax and let the sunshine get your creative juices flowing. We talk a lot about repurposing, and this is another opportunity to use what you have around the house. Mason jars are an interesting alternative to party cups that create a distinctive summer flare. A tablecloth from Target makes the perfect photo booth backdrop, and a pair of flip-flops can become an inspired design detail.
Make use of bold summer patterns. Repeat graphic details. Striped straws and towels, and polka dots on swimming suits reflected in the décor and food, like the sprinkles on minibanana splits!
Have color play a big role. Vibrant red strawberries, assorted water balloons, bright drinks and snacks all give off a fantastic summer vibe.
Put together some fun party favors, try to give your guests something that will awaken thoughts of summer year-round. Pictures taken in the photo booth can later be pinned to bulletin boards and beach towels can be used to dry off any time of the year.
Make a mix CD to set the tone at the party and give away a copy to your guests."I'm Walking on Sunshine," "Crocodile Rock," "Summer Nights" and "Hot Fun in the Summer" are all songs that will conjure up summer memories in the months to come.
Great news for the Twin Cities - The incredibly creative {and absolutely lovely} photographer that took these blog images is moving to the Minneapols area in September! Stay tuned for more details...
Photography: Kelly Anderson Photography


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Emeril's Cream Sauce Over Angel Hair Pasta
Adapted by StarChefs.com
Emeril's New New Orleans Cooking (William Morrow & Company Inc. 1993)
Yield: 4 appetizer servings
1 Tbs. olive oil
1/2 cup small diced Tasso sausage
2 Tbs. shallots minced
1 lb. crawfish tails
1 Tbs. garlic minced
1/2 cup peeled, seeded, and chopped Italian Plum tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1&1/2 cup heavy cream
2 Tbs. butter 1 lb. angel hair pasta, cooked al denta
1/2 cup parmesan cheese 2 Tbs. chopped chives
salt and pepper
For the Cream Sauce:
In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil. When the oil is hot,render the Tasso for 2 minutes. Add the shallots and crawfish and saute for 1 minute. Stir in the garlic, tomatoes, and green onions, saute for 1 minute. Season the mixture with salt and pepper. Stir in the cream and bring up to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 4-6 minutes or until the sauce has reduced enough to coat the back of a spoon. Season the sauce with salt and pepper. Stir the butter into the sauce. Add the pasta to the pan and gently toss the pasta into the sauce.Garnish the pasta with the grated cheese and chives.
Chef Emeril Lagasse
- Emeril's
800 Tchoupitoulas Street
New Orleans, LA 70130


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Thu, 29 March 2007
Stephen and I discuss:
Emerald City Comic Con is coming up this weekend More Info Here
(12:05)We miss Heroes!
(16:40)Movie and TV talk: Evil Dead, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
(31:22)Marvel Masterworks Atlas Era Heroes, Matt Wagner's Batman and the Monster Men, and Aquaman Showcase.
Mike explains the Marvel Boy / Quasar confusion on Comic Book Attic.
Bill Jourdain celebrates his 50th episode and even hosts a Funnypapers segment by Bruce on The Golden Age of Comic Books.
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So yesterday Alan went water skiing while we were at a family picnic.
Check out his skills on the water as well as my time out cruising on the lake:
Today we walked to our local mall, its about 1.6 miles from our apartment. This past week I hopped on a bike for the first time in 6 years and had a super sore booty after my 2 mile ride. So our first stop was Sports Authority to check out some bike shorts. Well they only side Large and XL and those were out of the question so i decided to check out some accessories for my bike. I ended up finding this side mirror for my bike so I can more easily make left turns in traffic. I can't wait to test it out tomorrow!
So our next stop was to snag the Bath & Body Works Amber Blush Freebie, which is still live until tomorrow, September 9, 2013. I always love it when I get to see a receipt that say $0.00 it makes me so happy!
On our way home we stopped by Homedepot to get gear for Alan's fix it up project, check out the video below! I never knew there were white pumpkins until today, I'm super excited to carve my first pumpkin at Pine Haven Halloween Weekend!!! Don't you worry I'll be posting about it.
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I haven't written much about the Red Sox lately, as 2014 evolved into a lost season for the defending World Series Champions.
They backed up the truck on July 31, and a number of key players from the 2013 Champions departed.
It was a smart move by Red Sox brass.
The Sox have a deep farm system, and it was time to see what they truly had in their young players.
Allen Webster, Rubby De La Rosa and Anthony Ranaudo were brought up and put into the rotation. So far, I like what I see. Webster got his third win last night, De La Rosa was spectaular against the Angels this past week, and Ranaudo, despite struggling on Wednesday, got his second win. It's a good move to put the youngsters out there, throw them off the deep end of the pool and see if they can swim.
2014 continues to be a struggle for both Xander Bogaerts and Jackie Bradley. Bradley has been nothing short of spectacular in the field, turning in highlight-reel plays. He is a Gold Glove center fielder right now. But his bat has been another story. He just broke an 0-for-35 slump this past Wednesday, and didn't draw a single walk in that stretch. He's currently hitting .213.
Bogaerts actually got off to a good start this season, but from June on, has tailed off badly, and is currently hitting .233. He also struggled at shortstop, and moved over to third after the ill-advised Stephen Drew signing (who is currently in a 4-for-32 slump with NY). Bogaerts has looked better in the field since Drew departed and he returned to shortstop. Another wise move getting rid of Drew and putting Bogaerts at short and leaving him there. The Sox are correct to leave him there and let him improve. The kid is still just 21, and will get better with time.
I have been impressed with Christian Vazquez behind the plate. He calls the game like a veteran already, and has a cannon for an arm. He's hitting .236 with 12 RBI, but his offensive numbers aren't overly important right now. He clearly is ready to be a full time MLB signal caller.
As September is just two weeks away, we should be seeing more rookies at Fenway when the rosters expand. Get these guys a taste of the majors going forward to 2015. I really believe the Sox are in far better shape for the future than their rival Yankees are. The Sox have a deep farm system, and can make over their team the way did in 2012. They can trade young talent, as well as some of the MLB talent they have, and sign free agents. They have no bad contracts, and only one player on a long term contract (Dustin Pedroia). I'm not guaranteeing a title in 2015, but the team should look very different from the one that took the field on Opening Day of 2014.
New York, on the other hand, has little in their farm system, many bad contracts, almost no one on their MLB roster they can trade for a significant return (with the exception of Brett Gardner and Dellin Betances), and the specter of Alex Rodriguez returning in 2015. Yes, the circus is coming back to town, and from Hal Steinbrenner's comments the other day, A-Rod will be welcomed back. They owe him $61 million over the next three years, and sure that's a lot of money to eat, but do you really want to bring back a guy who is going on 40, with a bad hip and who hasn't seen game action in nearly 1 1/2 years? Not to mention is more and more hated by the rank-and-file of MLB after that inane lawsuit he filed against the Players Association (and eventually withdrew)? The Yankees can only sign free agents, and that will not help them get younger, especially at the most athletic of positions.
They are stuck with him.
Anyway, back to the Sox. They have currently won 5 of 6, and I'd love to see them get back to .500, and pass the Yankees. I know, I know, I can still dream...


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Hello! Normally, it takes me five to ten minutes to format a cross stitch pattern in order to post it here, provided that I have the sprite, or other image that I'm going to use, ready to go beforehand. Tonight, this took me an hour and five minutes to accomplish. Because of that, I only have one Robotech sprite pattern to post tonight, just as I'd threatened yesterday. However, I think that it's a really cool one, featuring Dana Sterling/Jeanne Francaix from Southern Cross/Robotech Masters (I think, anyway) in her standard outfit. In fact, I'm pretty sure that I like the pattern more than I like the character, which is not really saying that much for the pattern. I'm really looking forward to stitching this sprite, though, so I hope that you guys like the corresponding cross stitch chart.
Monday, April 22, 2013
Sprite Patterns April Day 22: Robotech Stuff!
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Spiced Wild Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash/
It's Friday. How about we just get right to the point?
The bowl below is filled with a sweet + savory mixture of apple, pecans, shallot, garlic, garam masala, turmeric, cinnamon, and a few other ingredients.
I sampled it at least 25 times.
It's then mixed with wild rice and stuffed into an acorn squash.
Then topped with more apple slices + pecans.
Then scarfed.
Spiced Wild Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash
vegan, gluten-free
- 2 acorn squash, sliced + de-seeded
- 1 cup uncooked wild rice + water for cooking
- 2-3 tablespoons extra virgin unrefined coconut oil
- 1/4 cup diced shallot
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 + 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon turmeric
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 large crisp apple, chopped (1 1/4 cups)
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
- apple + pecans to top
for the rice:
- Heat a pot over medium with 1 tablespoon of coconut oil. Once hot, toast the rice for 3-5 minutes stirring frequently, until just starting to brown. Add specified amount of water and cook according to package directions. ~45-55 minutes
for the squash:
- Preheat your oven to 350* and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lightly coat the inside of the acorn squash with melted coconut oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
- Place face down on the baking sheet and bake for about 40-45min until the flesh is just tender. Test with a fork.
for the filling:
- While the squash and rice are cooking, heat a large pan over med-low and add 1/2 – 1 tablespoon of oil.
- Once hot, add the shallot and cook for 2-4 minutes until it begins to brown.
- Add in the garlic, garam masala, 1/4 teaspoon salt, cinnamon, and turmeric and stir constantly for about 30 seconds – 1 minute until fragrant.
- Increase heat to medium and stir in the apple cider vinegar and maple syrup.
- Add in the apple and pecans and let cook for 3-5 minutes, until the apple starts to slightly soften. Stir frequently.
- Measure 2 1/2 cups of cooked rice and fold it in to the apple shallot mixture.
- Taste and add more salt or garam masala if desired.
- Stuff the acorn squash halves with the mixture and top with a few dots of coconut oil or a light drizzle of melted coconut oil. ~1/2 – 1tsp per half squash
- Bake for 10 minutes uncovered. Remove, top with fresh apples and pecans and serve.
Have a nice weekend!