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The "Show Changes" feature is a detailed view of how a document has been altered. Alterations include content that has been added or removed, and also content that has been re-ordered and re-formatted.
Basic Usage¶
- To view changes for a document, click on the "All Versions" button in the navigation bar.
- Select the version of the document you wish to view.
- Changes are hidden by default; click the "Show Changes" button at the side of the content to display the changes.
Content that has been added or reformatted will appear colored green; content that has been removed or reformatted will appear colored red.
You can use the timeline at the top of the screen to change which versions of the document you're comparing. By default, the version of the document you selected is compared to the prior fully-approved version of the document.
Select a different point in time by clicking and moving the beginning and the end of the shaded box to different events.
What kinds of changes are displayed?¶
"Show Changes" highlights content that has been removed, added, re-ordered, or re-formatted.
If content was removed, added, or re-ordered, this will appear as an "Edited" or "Administrator Override" event.
If no content was removed, added, or re-ordered, this will appear as a "Sent for re-approval" event.
Content that has been re-formatted may also be included in any of the previous events. For example, if an ordered list is indented, the content of the list has not been altered. Rather, the content has merely been re-formatted.
If your changes are not being displayed due to heavy editing, you can use Word to compare documents.
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Changes can occur in other events. For example, the "Administrator Override" and "Sent for re-approval" events may also contain changes. See "What kinds of changes are displayed?" for an explanation of what changes these events may contain.
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Thursday, 13 February 2014
As Elephants Are - Hand Prints
Well this is glorious. Trumpet coated indie from As Elephants Are, a band that last year we selected as one of our 3 choices for the Glastonbury Festival Emerging Talent Competition long list. Whilst there was the inevitable hiss of 'they were robbed' when the band didn't make it through to the short list (to be fair Bridie Jackson & The Arbour the eventual winners were stunning and fully deserved the final judges votes) at least vindication for our choice is on display here.
Hand Prints is the new song and it's the lead track from the band's debut 4 track EP due for release on the 31st March. It zooms with a towering magnifence that will make you want to throw your head back and reach for the stars. OK, we're probably getting a little carried away there, but hell, if you're going to do indie rock, do it right, and this is right.
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Before joining Korn Ferry, Ms. Topolnytsky worked with a large consulting organization as a founding member of the firm's first international office. An expert in individual, team, and organizational assessment, Ms. Topolnytsky was a key member of the Organization Research Group. She supported executive-led change initiatives by advising on motivation and retention issues, delivering leadership development programs, and evaluating progress against custom-designed benchmarks.
Ms. Topolnytsky specializes in CEO succession and executive team development. As a seasoned coach, she works with executives as they transition to new companies or roles to accelerate their performance. She also advises boards on CEO effectiveness, HR strategy, and succession issues.
Earlier, Ms. Topolnytsky worked on competency modeling, conducted change readiness assessments, and pioneered a program to assess and develop corporate culture at another organization.
Ms. Topolnytsky co-authored a book on employee retention and numerous articles on employee commitment and organizational change. She speaks at professional conferences and is a guest lecturer at several business schools including University of Toronto's Rotman School of Business.
Ms. Topolnytsky holds a doctorate in industrial and organizational psychology and a masters degree in the same field. Both degrees are from Western Ontario. She also holds an ICD.D from The Rotman School of Business.
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From my humble and embarrassed garage comes this goober welded monstrosity, a successful yet horribly unattractive exhaust leak fix. You see, the junction between my muffler and the inlet pipe was seemingly leaking the entire way around as a direct result of a failed attempt at a powerslide over a pothole on 12 Mile.
After multiple failed attempts at finding cracks and welding over the leak, I decided to plug up the exhaust with shop rags and weld directly into the stream leaking gasses, which obviously blow away all of your argon shielding gas. Simply weld until the hissing stops. Results to the right, please don't judge me.


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Prawn Noodle Soup
and Asian Style Chicken Stock
I've gotten into a really good food routine this past few weeks. My plans to be less wasteful and to try to cut down my meat consumption have been relatively successful while I've been lucky enough to eat out in some wonderful restaurants too. One thing that has really cut down on my waste is making stock. Whenever I have a chicken carcass or some beef/lamb/pork bones going spare, I fire them into a saucepan with a selection of vegetables and simmer for a few hours. It doesn't only cut down on waste however, it also adds a great deal to the dishes I then cook with the stock. I have been experimenting with different flavourings in the stocks and now have my three options for chicken stock sorted; generic, asian and heavily herbed.
The generic works great in soup, gravy and anywhere you want a fairly neutral chicken flavour while the heavily herbed is perfect for stews, cooking beans/lentils and anywhere else you want a hit of herbs. The asian option is my favourite though and it makes the perfect base for this beautiful prawn noodle soup (and would work wonderfully in this turkey noodle soup too). For the stock just put a chicken carcass into a saucepan with a large carrot, an unpeeled onion, two sticks of celery, a clove of garlic, a piece of unpeeled ginger, one stick of lemongrass and one star anise. Cover with water and bring to the boil, skimming off any scum that comes to the surface. Add ten red peppercorns, some (dried or fresh) thyme, rosemary and sage and let simmer for two to three hours adding more water if necessary. For a strong, gelatinous stock allow the liquid to reduce to one litre or two litres is fine for a milder flavour. Strain and discard the carcass and vegetation.
You can use standard chicken stock for this dish if you are in a hurry but it won't be quite as spectacular. I used whole crevettes here for extra flavour but feel free to use peeled prawns instead if convenience supersedes taste. You can remove the heads and peel the prawns before serving but make sure to squeeze the juice from the heads into the broth before discarding.
Serves 4 as starter or 2 as main
1 litre of Chicken Stock (preferably the homemade version above)
3 Spring Onions (sliced)
1 thumb size piece of Ginger (peeled and finely sliced)
1/2 Red Pepper (finely chopped)
1 Red Chilli (finely sliced)
2 cloves of Garlic (finely sliced)
7-10 Green Beans (chopped)
220g fresh Crevettes (or any type of prawns)
120g Noodles
50g Spinach (shredded)
Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper
1. Heat the stock in a saucepan and when boiling add all of the ingredients except the spinach. Season with salt and pepper and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the spinach and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Check for seasoning and serve.


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If you're buying a new desktop computer for the first time, you might not know how to find the best one. Most people don't need to purchase computers often, so it can be confusing to know what the best one is for your needs when it comes time to buy one again. This article can make things go smoother when buying.
Building your own computer can save a lot of money, while at the same time producing a system that is twice as powerful as you would get if you bought it from a manufacturer. Building your own computer saves time, money, and cuts out the middle man. Start building your own today!
Carefully choose your products when building a desktop yourself. Some processors will only work on specific motherboards. Also, some RAM units will only work with particular motherboards. Before you purchase anything, make sure of their cross compatibility. You can save yourself a lot of money, time and hassles when you build a desktop computer yourself.
Before you purchase a new desktop computer, make a list of all the things you want to use your computer for. Do you have a child who will need to do schoolwork or do you love to play games online? You will want to purchase a model that not only has the right software installed for your needs, but will also be fast enough to run the programs you enjoy using.
Consider what type of media you'll want to play on your desktop computer. Do you have need of a Blu-ray player? Or is a DVD enough? Or maybe you tend to stream everything and have no need of any sort of optical drive. These will all factor in on the make you get and the price.
Consider all-in-one displays desktop computer for your needs. This means that the computer has a large monitor with the majority of its components in the back. They come in many sizes and with and without touch input. They are easier to transport due to less wires. Many also have built-in webcams for easier video conferencing. They work great for entertainment purposes, too.
Don't overlook the quality of the desktop computer monitor when considering your purchase. The specs of the actual computer may be amazing, but if the monitor is poor, your overall experience will be bad too. Remember, it's the monitor that you'll have the most interaction with, so be willing to spend more to get one you like.
If you plan on storing a lot of music or videos, make sure you get a hard drive that will cover your needs. In general, the more hard drive space that you can get, the better off you are. That is, unless you only write emails and surf the web on your desktop. You need the space especially if you shoot video.
If you want a new desktop computer, look online. The internet has so many different deals and options, you are sure to find a computer that is both in your price range and does all the things you need it to do. The only thing you have to remember is to compare prices from different companies so that you're getting the best deal.
If you have a home office or a small business, a laptop computer probably will not meet all your needs. While a portable computer is great when you are out and about, a desktop model is better if you need a printer, copier, fax and scanner. Also, many people find typing on a regular keyboard is easier than working on a laptop.
To determine what kind of computer you need, write down what you want to do on it. The kind of computer you require is based on the kind of tasks you plan to use it for. If you play games a lot, your requirements differ from the typical user.
As you look for the right desktop computer for your needs, pay close attention to your intended type of Internet connection as well as whether or not a potential desktop model has a modem. If you are not able to connect to broadband due to your location, you will need a modem. Otherwise, you can purchase a computer that does not have one.
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Here Applied sciences has launched the new 'supercharged' generation of its Actual-Time Traffic service, which becomes the primary traffic data system to use aggregated automobile sensor information from competing car brands. The one factor I'm so proud of is the british citizens from all around the world living right here, who cleaned up after the riots, and got here collectively for that poor man in Birmingham's son who died within the week, if this brings us closer possibly one thing good has come out of a horrible expertise, thanks as all the time nell.
There are, admittedly, a number of points that may need to be sorted out earlier than flying automobiles turn into the next huge thing, together with noise and safety issues, as well as the event of a potential air-traffic control system designed to handle an inflow of consumer-pushed aircraft.
In his new e-book, The Shallows: What the Web is Doing to Our Brains, Nicholas Carr expands on his Atlantic piece from last summer, (Is Google Making Us Stupid?) where he posited that our technology is changing the way our brains operate.
But even if it would not look like you can park your very own flying automotive in your driveway (or helipad or runway) any time within the close to future, it acquired us fascinated by other technological advancements that seemed like science fiction just a few a long time in the past – say, when Seattle hosted the World's Truthful in 1962 – which are a reality (or near it) at this time.
It's a far-reaching time period that may include easy tools, akin to a crowbar or wooden spoon , or extra advanced machines, comparable to a space station or particle accelerator Instruments and machines need not be materials; virtual technology, equivalent to computer software program and enterprise strategies , fall underneath this definition of technology.


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As he considers a run for Congress, Sean Eldridge has started making the rounds, reaching out to Democratic leaders and attending events sponsored by organizations that could be helpful during a campaign.
The 26-year-old investor and his husband, Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes, bought a house in the hills above Kingston earlier this year for $1.93 million. His investment firm, Hudson River Ventures, has an office in Kingston. In February, Eldridge filed paperwork to create an exploratory committee for a run against Rep. Chris Gibson, R-Kinderhook.
"He called me. We had a long talk. ... I know he's met with some of the southern county chairs," said Rensselaer County Democratic Chairman Tom Wade. The two were supposed to meet in person after their late-winter conversation, Wade said, but scheduling conflicts prevented a sit-down. Eldridge did not explicitly say he would be a candidate, Wade said.
The 11-county 19th District covers the mid-Hudson Valley and Catskills, as well as parts of Montgomery and Rensselaer counties. Eldridge's house is in Ulster County, where Democratic Chairman Frank Cardinale said the couple is "active in Democratic politics" and Eldridge attended the party's spring brunch in early May at Wiltwyck Golf Club.
"They have been to a couple of our events. He and Chris are pretty high-profile people, so you generally know when they're in the room," Cardinale said.
"He made it a point to reach out; we were reaching out to him."
Eldridge was also present for a recent meeting of the Hudson Valley Area Labor Federation and hung out at Catskill Mountainkeeper's annual Barnfest, where Eldridge was an "honored guest."
Eldridge declined to be interviewed. He and Hughes previously said they planned to put down roots in Garrison, across the river, in a congressional district now represented by a Democrat. Gibson's spokeswoman, Stephanie Valle, said Eldridge has "no local ties" and "is using his husband's near-billion-dollar fortune and manufactured private photo-ops as a substitute for real interactions." Gibson, she said, was in 10 of the district's counties last week, often meeting with constituents affected by recent flooding.
Eldridge spokesman Morgan Hook said, "Like many people in the Hudson Valley, Sean Eldridge is concerned about the state of the economy and sluggish job growth. As the founder and president of Hudson River Ventures, Sean is growing small businesses and promoting economic development throughout the region. As part of this work, Sean meets regularly with community and business leaders to discuss opportunities to create jobs and grow the Hudson Valley economy."
Neither Wade nor Cardinale indicated they spoke with Eldridge about business opportunities.
But Eldridge did talk up his work with Jessica Wisneski, the legislative and campaigns director for Citizen Action New York and an adviser to the Working Families Party. (Neither organization has taken any position in the race, but in 2010 endorsed Democrat Julian Schreibman's unsuccessful bid to unseat Gibson.)
Wisneski lives near Eldridge's new Shokan home, and said they met briefly while advocating for a statewide system of public campaign finance. Eldridge helped found New York LEAD, which united former congressmen from both parties as well as deep-pocketed business people for a cause traditionally championed by labor groups and government reforms. Eldridge left law school to serve as political director for Freedom to Marry, which pushed New York to legalize same-sex marriage. A source close to Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo has said Eldridge would have the governor's support if he embarks on a formal run.
Wisneski said she reached out when she heard Eldridge was a new neighbor, and they met at a coffee shop, Bread Alone, that he invested in. "We talked about this community — I was born and raised here, and wanted to get a sense of what he's up to. I enjoyed meeting him and was impressed, and he clearly wanted to become a bigger part of the community," said Wisneski. "He talked a lot about his business. I didn't know a lot about Hudson Valley Ventures, and he told me about investing in local businesses, although we did talk about politics."
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North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol
NHS Foundation Trust (UH Bristol) have launched a new charter that
aims to promote a culture that recognises the vital role carers
play within our hospitals.
A carer is someone who provides care for someone else who is
unable to look after themselves due to factors such as illness,
disability or old age.
Both trusts value the vital work done by carers and, the new
carers' charter sets out our commitment to work together with them
as expert partners in patients' care.
The charter sets out a number of commitments. These
Marie-Noelle Orzel, Director of Nursing at NBT, said: "Carers
are vitally important - they provide a unique link between the
patient and our staff. This charter sets out how we can support
them so they can help us. It's an important partnership and one we
are 100 percent committed to."
Alison Moon, Chief Nurse at UH Bristol, said: "Very often carers
have looked after their loved ones for very many years before they
come to us as patients. By working with carers, involving them in
the care of the patient and listening to them, we can make the
patient's stay in hospital a lot more comfortable."
For more information, contact the press offices at NBT on 0117
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Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by the lovely The Broke and The Bookish. This week's Top Ten list is Top Ten Authors Who Deserve More Recognition. I could think of LOADS of authors that deserve more recognition, so for me, I've picked 10 out of the authors I've read this year. Some of them are fairly well known authors but I've picked them because I want them to have even more recognition!
This week I've included my reviews of the author's book!
In no particular order:
Tamara Blake- I've recently finished Slumber. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I was gripped throughout. I do hope there will be a sequel!
Amy Martin – In Your Dreams and As You Wake are the first two books in the series. I think they are quick, brilliant, imaginative reads. I really like Amy Martin's writing style.
Adrienne Kress- I've mentioned Outcast on a few Top Ten Tuesday lists now, but I just can't help it. I love this book!
Alexia Casale– Yes, I've mentioned this book before as well, but I really love Alexia Casale's unique and fresh story.
Paula Daly– Another great author. I can't wait to read more from this author. Just What Kind Of Mother Are You? has been compared to Gone Girl, but I think it's special in its own right.
Alison Rattle- The Quietness is one of my favourite reads this year. Check out Alison Rattle.. I don't think you'll regret it.
Kevin Maher- The Fields has had recognition as a promising debut novel, but I want more people to read it. I wasn't impressed with the ending, but I was impressed that Kevin made me feel so passionately about the ending.
Holly Smale- Geek Girl has been raved about amongst bloggers, but I think Holly Smale is one of my favourite authors this year. I think she deserves much more success. She's a lovely person too.
Jaclyn Dolamore- Magic Under Glass is another of my favourites this year. I can't wait to continue with the series.
Graham Joyce– Some Kind Of Fairy Tale is a brilliant read. I loved Graham Joyce's writing style.
Please feel free to leave your link to your list this week so I can come and check out the author's you think deserve more recognition. I think I'm going to be adding a lot of books to my TBR list…


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La Boissiere | NewsletterJune 2017
Dear Visitor,
Summer is approaching and The Dordogne Valley is looking magnificent!ne break at Maisons La Boissiere. To tempt your further, we are offering 25% off our rental rates for April and October 2016 for all bookings made by the end of this year.
News and Events
British Airways has announced that from May next year they will fly from London City Airport to nearby Bergerac from as little as £49 each way - click here for details.
We have recently started working with a delightful couple, Christian and Christine Dumaux who have been adding to our guests' experience. Christian is an expert on local history and wine and has been guiding our guests around some of the little known but exquisite vineyards and historical sites, whilst Christine has been helping other guests brush up on their French while learning to cook in her fabulous medieval kitchen.
Our wonderful pool is due for a facelift and will be painted this winter. In addition we are going to increase the garden area around the pool by building a deck which will provide more space in which to relax and most importantly more shade.
For larger families or groups wishing for exclusivity, we can now cater for up to 18 guests in one booking as we have the use of our neighbour's cottage, the delightful Maison Bellevue.
Canoe The Dordogne or The Vezere
Sarlat Market
Evening Food Markets
This and so much more awaits you in 2016 and we would like to stress that the Dordogne, outside of peak holiday seasons, is a delight. When necessary our Gites are heated with central heating and/or cosy log fires and are perfect for the off-season getaway.
Do please have a look at our TripAdvisor page and if you are thinking of visiting us, book early particularly for the busy summer months. Maisons La Boissiere is part of The Sawdays Special Places To Stay Collection.
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He was late.
Ruth shifted from foot to foot while she scanned the lobby.
He'd always been late, she supposed: her friends had been born with soulmate timers that read eighteen, twenty, maybe twenty-two years. Ruth's had read twenty-six years, three days, and 13 hours.
Now it read 30 seconds, and her "blind date," the love of her life, was late. Didn't he have a timer, too? Ruth had heard horror stories, one-way loves…
"Put your hands up. Stay cool and nobody gets hurt!" A strong grip pulled Ruth against a sturdy body. The wrist against her throat beeped 0:00.
Grandpa-to-Me Cooking
There's a rage, it seems, for Farm-to-Table dining; there's a few restaurants open in Ithaca right now that tout it and it gets play in some blogs. In short, it's local food delivered to local consumers – in restaurants, it's high end stuff made with low-food-miles food. I find it an interesting movement, but I live in the Frozen North, and I like my oranges, and my fresh produce in December, and so on.
There's also – as we found out when we were taken out to a fancy place for dinner for our birthdays in Troy a few weeks back – a trend for buttermilk-fried ramps right now. And let me tell you, they are delicious. Ommity nommity tasty, with just enough onion flavor. We bought some ramps from our local farmer's market and tried it out – so good
But to bring this around full circle, trendy things are pricey, and ramps have a very short growing season and are in fashion right now, so much so thatpeople fear overharvesting.
Enter my grandparents' farm, and the small forest there that my parents harvest for wood. And a visit to meet with my other (surviving) grandmother at my parents' place 2 weekends past.
And my mother just happens to say "oh, would you like some ramps? We can go dig them." And then proceeded to dig them right out of the back forty!
Let me tell you, grandpa's-woods-to-table tastes even better than farm-to-table.
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I've been trying – with some success – to keep my postings to some sort of schedule. I thought it might keep me on track if I posted said schedule here.
I may be off by up to a day on any given post.
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Time to announce the Table of Contents for the 'Were-' anthology, coming August 2016! Back Cover Copy (tentative, still being tweaked): Werewolves rule the night in urban fantasy, but everyone knows there are other were-creatures out there just as dangerous and deadly, if not as common, each with their own issues as they struggle to […]
Writing is like the monkeys in the silo
I was minding my own business yesterday, doing the dishes and thinking about something on the news, when bam, an idea hit me.
I was playing the "what if" game: "What's his story? Why did that really happen? What if it happened this way?"
That idea is gone, sadly… I didn't write it down… but it sparked the idea for this post.
When I was a kid, I'd ask my mom or dad while we were driving: "tell me about that silo out there" or "tell me about that chimney" (around here, you can often find chimneys sort of hanging around with no house). "Tell me why this road is named Hubbel… why this is named Euler."
(there's another story there, too…)
And my mom would tell me about the monkeys in the silo, or my dad would tell me about Hub Bill, who wanted the world to revolve around him, or the You Learns (our road is pronounced you-ler, not like the scientist, oddly).
Writing is like that. You look at a thing. You ask a question. And the question leads to a story.
Tell me about that chimney, mom. Tell me about Reed Road, Daddy.
Tell me about that guy walking down the street. He's carrying bags on a ski pole like a modern yoke. What's his story?
In addition to the writing I have posted online, you can find my stories in the following publications:
Unconventional Love – romantic tales of fandom, geekery, and dairy. My short story "Waterwoman Can't" explores what, exactly, the actress who once played the amazing superhero Waterwoman can and can't do – and what she'll do with her new boy hostage.
Do You Feel What I Feel – a heartwarming collection of holiday-themed short stories. My story "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" explores the things we do and don't tell our families, and all the stresses of having secrets during the holidays.
Bloodlines – 16 Journeys on the Dark Streets of Urban Fantasy. My rust belt noir story "Heartblood of the City" shows a monster in the heart of the city, and the humans fighting her, one way or another.
What Follows – How would an Immortal deal with the End Times? The titular "Monster Godmother" of my story is reviled by the people she has protected in the past. How does she deal?
No Place For Us – They say love is for better or for worse, but what about when the worst has already occurred? Even in an apocalypse, you can find yourself hungry for "Company."
Shifting Hearts – It is said that the eyes are the windows to the soul, but what if the soul that looks back isn't as human as you first thought? Sometimes having an animal soul and a human body makes the lines hard to see. Sometimes we're just "Crossing the Line."
EMG-Zine, April 2012 – Plants – The planet was uninhabited. But that just meant that their "Xenonegoation" was stranger than normal.


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In prior posts I have discussed whether data analysis is associated with bigotry. It is a sensitive subject. Data enthusiasts (and I'd probably be in this camp) hope analysis can get rid of silly ideas. After all when we get better information we will be able to combat old prejudices. I am genuinely opportunistic.
That said it is important to understand that analysis is to a certain extent always clouded by prior beliefs. If you come at a problem with a strongly held incorrect perspective you are likely to find an answer that suits your prior prejudice. If there is enough data you will look and look until you find what you want to find.
This is the reason why data mining can be such a problem. If you look at enough data you will find a vast array of patterns. Many of these will be innocuous and some will be obviously absurd to all. Unfortunately, some patterns will appeal to some people and fit with their worldview. The problem is no different in scholarship. Too much marketing scholarship seems to aim to find relationships in data but if you don't think deeply about what you are doing you end up with nonsense which at its worst can be plain offensive.
This is the case with Gerry Tellis and his colleagues' look at how products takeoff. This paper is not too old, 2003, but reads like something from a bygone age. They focus on how new products are received in European countries and give an explanation that, to my mind, should have been cast in the dustbin generations ago.
When doing a regression with secondary data there is often much hay to be made by throwing in "cultural" factors. Throw in enough of them and some will "explain" what is happening. These cultural factors are often poorly specified. It is not that differences between countries don't exist, it is that the differences used are often extremely poorly substantiated and explained. A vast range of post hoc explanations can be fitted to the data. Any data can be explained by any number of dubious stories – some of which are pretty offensive – given the vast amount of data associated with each country/culture/region or whatever is being discussed.
To explain new product adoption Tellis and colleagues turn to the protestant work ethic, a trope often used to explain patterns in data when authors don't want to think any more deeply. Of course, there are differences between European countries but throwing % of protestants into a regression and stating that is a "reason" for the difference is not substantially different to throwing in skin color.
"The major religious difference among nations in Europe is the ratio of Protestants to Catholics. There is strong evidence in sociology that Protestant religions are more supportive of a high need for achievement than is the Catholic faith (McClelland 1961, Weber 1958). Therefore, we will operationalize need for achievement by the percentage of Protestants (see Parker 1997)." (Tellis, Stremersch, and Yin, 2003, page 198)
If you aren't convinced that this is a an example of a problematic lack of thought about potential prejudice note that they say: "We use climate as a proxy for industriousness (reverse scaled)." (Tellis, Stremersch, and Yin, 2003, page 198). Researchers need to be more careful with their "theory", they don't want their data mining to be associated with prejudice.
Read: Gerry Tellis, Stefan Stremersch, and Eden Yin (2003) The International Takeoff of New Products: The Role of Economics, Culture, and Country Innovativeness, Marketing Science, 22 (2), 188-208


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A qualitative study of mental health nurse identities: many roles, one profession
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Hurley, J 2009, 'A qualitative study of mental health nurse identities: many roles, one profession', International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, vol. 18, no. 6, pp. 383-390.
The definitive version is available at www3.interscience.wiley.com, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1447-0349.2009.00625.x
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The aim of the study was to clarify and build upon current understandings of mental health nurse (MHN) identity. The study adopted a framework of social constructionism and qualitative methodology. Semistructured interviews were conducted, which were thematically analyzed using Nvivo software. Twenty-five MHN were recruited across three geographical sites in the UK. Participants constructed a cluster of seven MHN identity characteristics that constituted a unique contribution to talk-based therapies. These themes of characteristics are: (i) the MHN as generic specialist; (ii) the MHN as adopting a service-user focus; (iii) the MHN as positioning and utilizing the personal self; (iv) the MHN as spending time with the service user; (v) the MHN as delivering talk-based therapies in versatile ways; (vi) the MHN as having an everyday attitude; and (vii) the MHN as having transferable skills. The distinctiveness, and thus, professional identity of mental health nursing, must be understood as a cluster of capabilities rather than a search for a singular point of difference. The breadth of capabilities employed by MHN highlights the value and worth of their contribution to service-user care.


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How to Cook Parsnips and Some Delicious Recipes
Parsnips are not only delicious to eat, they are extremely versatile in the different ways in which they can be cooked and served. Although parsnips can be simply peeled or scraped and poached in boiling, salted water until soft, a little experimentation will pay huge dividends in terms of flavour and the enjoyment which can be had from this sweet and delicious root vegetable. This article will look at a number of different ways to cook parsnips, as well as providing options for serving the parsnips in each instance. Read on to find recipes for parsnip mash, roasted parsnips with chicken, parsnips in a Winter beef stew—and even parsnips roasted in Scotch whisky marmalade...
Potato and Parsnip Mash Recipe with Steak and Kidney Pie
Pie and mash is a concept which knows its popular origins in 19th century London. In those days, the pies were usually made with eels from the River Thames but in modern times—although eel pies with mash are still to be found in some of the remaining pie and mash shops—beef is probably the more common filling for the pies. This recipe focuses on the mash, which is made to include parsnip along with the potato for a little extra flavour. The pie is that other traditional British favourite, steak and kidney.
The nature of this dish means that the recipe should be simple and straightforward. Allow one medium to large potato and a similar sized parsnip per person. Peel both and chop them to approximately one inch cubes. Add them to a large pot of cold, slightly salted water and place the pot on a high heat until the water reaches a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until they are just softened.
Drain the vegetables through a colander and return them to the empty pot. Add about an ounce of butter and season with white (not black) pepper. It is important when making authentic mash to use a traditional, hand masher. Using a food processor or blender makes for puree rather than mash and the final effect is all wrong. Mash the potato and parsnip just enough to eliminate any lumps.
The individual steak and kidney pie in this recipe was bought from the butcher's already cooked. It required only to be heated in the oven—preheated to 400F/200C—for 20 minutes. The carrot was scraped, sliced in to quarter inch thick discs and poached in salted water for 10 minutes.
Plate the pie, spoon the mash alongside in a rustic pile and drain and add the carrots last of all.
Parsnip and Carrot Mash With Chopped Parsley
This is just a slight variation on the pie and mash recipe above, to make it a little bit more colourful and perhaps more appealing to many tastes. The potato is eliminated and it is one medium carrot and one medium parsnip per person which are used to prepare the mash.
Peel both the carrot and parsnip and again add them to salted cold water which should be brought to a boil. Fifteen to twenty minutes will be enough to soften them, after which they should be drained and mashed with butter and white pepper. A little bit of chopped, flat leafed parsley is stirred through after mashing. Be sure only to add the parsley at the end, or it will become stuck in the tines of the masher.
The pie is heated exactly as before and as the carrot is now incorporated in the mash, peas are served as the final accompaniment. These are frozen peas, which were simply heated in simmering water for three minutes before being drained and plated.
Whisky Marmalade Roasted Parsnips With Spicy Cottage Pie
Cottage Pie has gone through many changes and developments since its first recorded appearance in the late 18th century. It was originally a basic meat, potato and root vegetable dish, enjoyed by the poor as a means of using up what foodstuffs they had available. Parsnips are a very popular addition to a cottage pie and this recipe includes them both in the pie, as well as oven roasted in a homemade whisky marmalade as a pie accompaniment.
How to Make Cottage Pie
This cottage pie will—perhaps surprisingly—provide three to four decent portions from a mere half pound of minced/ground beef.
- 1/2lb minced/ground beef
- 1 large parsnip
- 1 large carrot
- ½ large white onion
- ½ tsp dried chilli flakes (optional)
- Boiling water
- 3 large baking potatoes
- 1 oz butter
- 2 tbsp milk
- Salt and white pepper
- Peel and chop the potatoes in to one inch chunks. Place them in to a pot and add enough cold water to comfortably cover them, seasoning lightly with salt. Bring to a boil and simmer for twenty minutes.
- When the potatoes are on, put the beef in to a large pot and season. Gently brown and seal on a low heat, stirring with a wooden spoon. Add the finely sliced onion and chilli flakes (if desired) and stir around for another few minutes until the onion turns translucent. The parsnip and carrot should be peeled and chopped and added to the pot with enough boiling water to just cover the mixture and no more. Simmer for ten minutes.
- The vegetables should be just slightly softened at this stage. It is important not to overcook them as they are still to be baked in the oven. Switch the heat off, put the lid on the pot and leave to cool.
- Drain the potatoes and return to the pot with the butter and milk. Season with salt and white pepper. Mash, cover and again leave to cool.
Assembling and Cooking the Cottage Pie
When the meat mixture and mashed potato is cooled (an hour should be sufficient) put your oven on to preheat to 400F/200C.
Use a slotted spoon to transfer the beef and vegetables to a large casserole dish. Add a few tablespoons of the gravy only. Spoon the mash on top with a teaspoon in small clumps, rather than trying to spread it on straight from the pot. Take a blunt knife and dip it in boiling water. This will allow you to smooth the mash without forcing it down in to the meat and vegetables. A fork dipped in boiling water can be used to trace a pattern on top of the mash. Place the dish in to the oven for thirty minutes. Remove from the oven and place under an overhead grill to brown and crisp the top of the potato, providing an attractive finish.
Set the cottage pie aside to rest and cool slightly while you attend to your parsnips.
Whisky Marmalade Roasted Parsnips
Whisky marmalade is something which is normally spread on buttered toast and eaten for breakfast. It seems a shame, however, to limit the use of such a delicious and appealing product in such a way. Using whisky marmalade instead of honey to roast parsnips is just one idea for getting that little bit more out of this tasty preparation.
Allow one large parsnip per person. Scrape or peel the parsnip and chop in to large chunks as seen in the picture. Melt two ounces of butter in a non-stick frying pan and add the parsnip. Keep the heat at low to medium and season with salt and white pepper. Stir the parsnips around to ensure even coating in the butter and cook for six or seven minutes until soft. Add two teaspoons of whisky marmalade and continue to heat until the marmalade is fully melted.
Transfer the parsnips to a baking tray and be sure to pour as much of the marmalade and butter mix as possible over the top. Bake in the oven at 180C/350F for around ten minutes until the parsnips are beautifully glazed and burnished gold in colour.
The recipe is completed with some green beans which have been blanched in boiling, salted water for three or four minutes while the parsnips are in the oven.
Chicken Leg Portions Roasted on Root Vegetables
This is a really simple but delicious, all in one dish which sees the unmistakable flavour of the chicken captured in the cooked vegetables. These quantities should make for two decent portions. The vegetables which are used can of course be mixed and matched but be careful of mixing vegetables which have drastically different cooking times.
- 4 chicken leg portions (leg and thigh)
- 2 large potatoes
- 1 large parsnip
- 1 large carrot
- 1 medium red onion
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- Olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Chopped parsley to garnish
- Put your oven on to preheat to 400F/200C.
- Peel all of the vegetables and chop them in to large, fairly uniform pieces. Lay them on the base of a large roasting tray and season well with salt, freshly ground black pepper and the dried thyme. Drizzle fairly generously with olive oil before mixing them carefully around with a wooden spoon to ensure even seasoning and coating in the oil.
- Lay the chicken leg portions as shown on top of the vegetables. Season with salt and pepper. Place the tray in to the oven for forty minutes.
- Remove the tray from the oven and check whether the chicken portions are cooked by sticking a skewer in to the thickest part of each thigh and ensuring the juices run clear. Assuming they are cooked, transfer them to a heated plate and cover with aluminium foil to rest for fifteen minutes.
- It is very likely that the vegetables will still be a little hard and undercooked. If so, stir them carefully but well and put them back in to the oven for a further fifteen minutes while the chicken legs are resting.
- Remove the vegetables from the oven and lay them in the base of a serving dish. Place the chicken legs on top and scatter with freshly chopped parsley before immediate service.
Wholesome Winter Warmer: Beef and Root Vegetable Stew
A one pot meat and vegetable stew is a satisfying meal on a cold Winter's night, designed to warm the heart and soul as well as the body. There are no complicated cooking techniques required nor lengthy hands on preparation times. The ingredients are merely added to the pot and left to cook while you attend to other matters. Parsnips make an excellent addition to Winter stews and this really is a deliciously tasty way of cooking fresh parsnips.
Ingredients for Two People
- 1 lb diced stewing beef
- 3 pints fresh beef stock
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- 1 large starchy potato
- ½ large white onion
- 1 large parsnip
- 1 large carrot
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Freshly chopped parsley to garnish
- Bring a teaspoon or so of olive oil up to a medium heat in a large stew pot and add the beef. Stir over a high heat to brown and seal. This will take about three or four minutes. Finely slice the onion and add it to the pot to cook down for two or three minutes, along with the thyme and seasoning.
- Add the beef stock to the pot and turn up the heat to bring it to a simmer. It may seem like a lot of beef stock at this stage but you are going to simmer the stew for around two and a half hours so it will reduce considerably. While the stock is heating, peel and dice the potato and add it to the simmering stock. The potato is essentially being used as a thickening agent in this recipe but you could add it later instead, along with the carrot and parsnip, if you prefer.
- The parsnip and carrot should be peeled, cut in to chunks and added to the pot after two hours' simmering. By this time, the beef should be deliciously tender and the potato and onion should have broken down to thicken the stock. You may have to add a little extra liquid at this stage - boiling water is fine but don't add too much. Cook for a further twenty to thirty minutes until the parsnip and carrot are soft before plating up, garnishing with the chopped parsley and serving immediately with fresh, crusty bread.
Do You Have a Passion for Parsnips?
Hopefully, at least one of the parsnip recipes on this page will have caught your imagination and appealed enough that you will be prepared to give it a try.
Morning Gordon.
Sorry i missed your hub 5 weeks ago. I have just seen what i have missed.
I'm amazed at the different ways of cooking a Parsnip. I'm gonna give these a try, but i must say i really have never been a lover of the parsnip.
What i have found out though is as you get older you tend to get a great surprise by trying things that you would never touch in your younger life.
Cottage pie is still one of my fav's so i'll be trying that out in the coming days.
Thanks for a great hub Gordon.
Take care.
LOL Ghaelach
Hey Gordon, here's my review of your recipe!
I actually did try the Chicken Leg w/roasted veggies recipe! It was very good. I've always liked most root vegetables, and the parsnips had an unusual but nice flavor, although I don't think I could eat as many at a setting as I can eat turnips, etc.
The funny thing was that my cat kept sniffing the parsnips and the bag they came in. I dunno if she liked the smell or was just drawn to the uniqueness of it, but I can vouch for the fact that they have a really pungent odor, almost a medicinal type of odor. I bet they're healthy for people!
Next time I'll have to try the parsnip/potato mash; sounds really good too.
Thanks for the recipes!
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You've earned it--what marvelous detail and excellent photos.
Voted up.
hey thanx for the delicious recepies
Hi, I love parsnips! and I have mixed them with potato, I usually mix them up in stews, now I am starving again! lol great ideas, and congrats on the hub of the day!
You have a beautiful well designed Hub. Guess what? I have never in my life eaten a parsnip.(I don't think.) Now THAT is some food for thought. Pun intended. I will try to find some. I am from the South Eastern USA and we just don't cook those. Are they similar to turnips? I love turnips.
OMG, this is totally amazing. I love parsnips,and I love your beautiful photos. I'm coming to your house for dinner --- real soon.
Just one thing, though: I hate crusty bread, so I'll be serving it with nice, soft bread :-))
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Thanks so much. This Hub really makes me happy.
I've never tried it before, but thanks to your post I will! :) vote up :)
I'm in though I do not know about kidney Pie. Voted up!
There is nothing in this world quite as lovely as a parsnip, baked with a drizzle of olive oil and rosemary. (Unless it happens to be a chunky soup made from potato and parsnip puree.) Thanks for making my stomach growl -- will I be able to make it through my afternoon?? :)
I am not sure if I like parsnip - Time to find out with these delicious sounding and looking recipes! Congrats on hub of the day!
Congratulations on earning Hub of the Day status. It is what brought me to your hub as I'm about to build my first hub so thought I should learn from the best.
Then I got interested in your recipes. Are parsnips available in the US? I would imagine they must be but do not ever remember seeing them anywhere. What other vegetable do they taste similar to?
Hi Gordan! I am really so happy you posted this as I recently started experimenting with parsnips as a substitute for potatoes. Parsnips are just so much more interesting!
That being said, I've really only cooked them up in the skillet and haven't really branched out much in the way I cooked them. But I plan on trying every one of these ideas as every one of them looks delicious. So in conclusion, this is not only a nicely written article but quite useful. Thank you!
Just back to stay congrats on getting Hub of the Day! You deserve it.
Awesome hub! I've never even tried parsnips, and I didn't even really know what they were until this post. Thanks for sharing such great ideas, information and pictures. Congratulations on being the Hub of the Day!
Wow. This is a beautiful hub. My mouth's watering already. Gotta try some of those recipes!
I only tried parsnips last year and love them! I've only had them roasted so far. Thanks for the many recipes to try
Gordon: It's wonderful news that this page has been awarded Hub of the Day! Parsnips are wonderful vegetables and your wisely selected recipes are appealing, so I am pleased at the extra attention which this hub should now receive. Congratulations!
Yumm! Some great recipes here. In our house, roasted Parnsips are part of our Thanksgiving and Christmas meal. We add honey and butter to the parnsips and then roast them for about an hour with the Turkey - they come out very crisp and a little 'caramalized' on the outside - we fight to get them!
Thanks for the great recipes. I will have to try some of them. This is such a timely Hub of the Day. Last night I roasted some parsnips with other root vegetables. But I still have some left over and now some great applications for them.
Congrats on Hub of the Day! I'm looking forward to trying parsnips now. You have me wondering why I've never tried them before--thanks!
The whisky marmalade roasted parsnips look delicious!!!! I would certainly try that one. At home I eat parsnip either in soup (just boiling them in stuck with onion and garlic and blending them to make a fantastic creamy soup) or in salads, cutting strips with a potato peeler and eating them raw with a mixture of greens, carrot and radish dressed with simple vinaigrette. The whisky marmalade is a nice third option to add.
Actually roasted parsnip is also delicious, why haven't I cooked them that way before?...... I guess I didn't have the recipe. Thanks!
Congratulations on your Hub of the Day nomination!
Parsnips are underrated in the vegetable world. So many times we just eat the same food over and over. I am going to the market today and shall pick up some parsnips.The parsnip and carrot mash looks great. I will try some of these recipes. Thanks for the tips.
I liked the display of the vegetables. Interesting hub.
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Wow Gordon, what a fantastic hub. I also love parsnips but usually only roast them or make soup with them. Whiskey roasted parsnips sound very nice. Will definitely be giving those a shot and the beef and root vegetable stew.
Thanks for these Delicious Recipes
Gordon: You could probably make even eel pies look interesting and even taste delicious! Nevertheless when I hear "eel," I think of Henry I and his "surfeit of lampreys"! Yuk! I have long appreciated parsnips, so I am pleased that you spotlighted this often misunderstood and ignored vegetable in your inimitably clear style. I also enjoy the brief history which you include where needed in your recipe hubs. Every single recipe herein seems tantalizingly delicious and is perfectly presented on its plate. Voted up, useful, interesting, beautiful, awesome. Well done, and thank you for generously sharing these superb recipes.
Thank you for this wonderfully rich collection of parsnip meals. The parsnips roasted in the whiskey marmalade look particularly appealing. I never heard of whiskey marmalade until now, but I'm definitely going to keep my eye out for it next time I cook parsnips. Voted up and useful!
Wow, you always have million ways to prepare one thing! I've never tried parsnips before, but now I definitely will.
Great article! Thanks so much for sharing.
Great new ideas for parsnips one of my favourite vegetables. I have made soup with them, roasted and boiled them but you have some new parsnip ideas here. I am especially looking forward to trying them mashed with carrots, now why did n't I think of cooking them like that?
You just mademe hungry well illustrated and great recipes! Stumble Ya!
I've honestly never eaten parsnips, let alone cooked them myself! Thanks for the different recipe options. I may have to try parsnips sometime.
Gordon, I always get excited when you publish a new hub; I know that there are going to be many treats in store and as usual you have not let me down! I sometimes roast parsnips but have never been very adventurous with them so I'm bookmarking your hub and will try out some of your suggestions. Your beef and vegetable stew sounds especially delicious - I can't wait! Voted up and awesome.
Well this is an EXTREMELY well done hub! I confess to having never heard of parsnip, and to probably having never eaten any either.
I'm always interested in new flavors and dietary stuff though - so this is wonderful!
I am so embarrassed about using "hear" instead of "here." I just had to say something.
I have never, ever cooked with parsnips before, but now I really want to! All of these dishes look amazing. The cottage pie is especially fantastic, and I love how you've kept the scale of the meals pretty modest. I always like to cook for two- one portion to enjoy the night I make something, the next to enjoy for lunch the following day!
Root veggies are awesome and I never had any good recipes for parsnips. I would always just slice or chop them like carrots and throw in soup. Bookmarked this HUB for future reference.
Gordon, I love parsnips (actually all root vegetables). This is the perfect time of year to cook them. I've never made mashed parsnips, so I'd like to give that a try. All the recipes sound wonderful!
What an amazing selection of parsnip recipes you have hear. I love parsnips mashed with potatoes, or roasted with carrots, but I'm intrigued by whiskey marmalade-glazed parsnips. I'll have to give them a try!
This all looks very very good. Thank for sharing! I am a parsnip loving person!


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Whales, whales everywhere! This was how you could describe the incredible day we had on the M.V. Lukwa. We sailed down Blackney Pass bursting with anticipation. Word was out that the orca were back. We had been patiently waiting for this day and we were delighted when we first caught sight of them this morning.
A group of orca called the A42's appeared ahead of us to our starboard side! This family are descended from the A5 pod and are made up of five members. The mother is called 'Sonora' and she was born in 1980. She has four of her young with her. The oldest, born in 1996 is a male called 'Surf'. He was joined by his siblings 'Current' and 'Cameleon' who were born in 2004 and 2008 respectively. The youngest one was born last year and is yet to be named. This family are 'residents' or fish eaters only and their fish of choice is chinook salmon.
As we were watching transfixed by the sight of these phenomenal pescetarians, humpbacks started to appear to our port side! One of the humpbacks which is known as 'KC' or Kelp Creature breached while we observed the orca! Four humpbacks were seen altogether and another was identified as 'Guardian' by Sophia our naturalist on board. Lots of sea birds were seen milling around the whales, attracted by the glut of food in the water. We observed five Steller sea lions in Weynton Pass, right in the kelp bed. Bald eagles swooped over the sea lions in their watery lair.
The afternoon trip was all geared up and ready to see some orca. We headed south towards Robson Bight Ecological Reserve. We got word from the reserve warden, Marie that the orca were still in the area, close to the rubbing beaches. Marie works for a voluntary organization called 'Cetus' that patrol the reserve and surrounding areas during the summer. They educate and advise local and incoming boaters and help protect the whales from boat strike and entanglement in props and fishing gear.
The orca did indeed reappear close to shore, east of the reserve. It was confirmed that it was the same orca family we had seen this morning. 'Surf' was swimming alone while the rest of his family stuck close together. They began to disperse after a while and we watched awestruck as they dipped and weaved around us.
Cruising past Cracroft Point, Blackney Pass we saw a humpback. It was suspended in the swirling water and rose and sank with grace and ease. For such an enormous creature, it could slink from view effortlessly. Alison, our naturalist identified the wily whale as 'Argonaut'. This whale is so called as it has what looks like to be an 'A' notched into it's fluke. Some speedy Dall's porpoises appeared momentarily after Argonaut disappeared. They looked so tiny after seeing such a huge whale.
So it's a very warm welcome back for our resident orcas. An incredible opportunity to see an orca family thriving in the wild and spending summer in our waters.
Mist rolled over the mountains this morning like dragon's breath as we cruised out of Telegraph Cove. Within minutes of our trip we saw our first blow of a humpback whale while watching several mature and immature bald eagles. We were able to identify the two humpbacks with the help of our on board naturalist, Kyle who referenced the MERS Humpback ID catalog (www.mersociety.org).
The first whale identified was 'Argonaut' and the other was 'Slits'. Argonaut is so named as it has what looks like a capital 'A' etched into the left underside of it's fluke. Slits is a newcomer on the scene, having been first spotted last year. Both whales appeared to be 'logging' i.e. spending lots of surface time resting and short dives of 6-8 minutes.
At times Dall's porpoises were all over the whales, leaping around them. The Dall's porpoises were numerous and very active bow and wake riding the boat. It was quite the sight.
Rhinoceros auklets and murres were some of the other alluring avians we saw today. We even saw a small black tailed deer feeding high on the edge of a cliff.
Our afternoon sailing was a glorious combination of moody fog and brilliant sunshine with the animals providing us with tantalising glimpses into their worlds. Dall's porpoises were repeat offenders and came along wake riding the Lukwa. The mist rolled in again and we initially tried to find 'whales by braille'. By this, we took our time and listened carefully to the characteristic resonant sound the humpbacks make when they breathe on the surface.
The fog, thankfully, was not meant to be. We made our way towards the ever increasing blue and entered Blackney Pass. The water whirled and fumed as we sailed through, churning up all sorts of small creatures in it's fury. Two whales were found to be capitalizing on this bounty, feeding furiously in the maelstrom. The two seen were identified by Sophia our naturalist as 'KC' and 'Guardian'. KC had been spotted approx.40km south yesterday so it made it all the more special to see this whale. We spent an hour here watching these behemoths weave their way through this whirlpool. An unexpected guest also joined the goodness and happened to be a minke whale which is known as 'Bolt'. Bolt has been seen in this area since 2000.
Our guests were thrilled to see such a prolonged and wonderful sight of these whales feeding and diving. One couple called Phil and Tania from Gloucester, England fulfilled their dreams by seeing these gentle giants wild and free. Glaucous winged gulls, young and older sat and flew over the riffled water, unperturbed by all the activity around them.
At Weynton Island, a couple of harbour seals were precariously balanced on rocks. As we made our way back towards home, the wildlife kicked off in earnes. Two Steller sea lions roared in the kelp, as some beautiful bald eagles flew above them. Two more humpbacks appeared close by, providing us with ample opportunities to observe and photograph them. Slits was one of the two seen again. We wrapped up our trip with a glorious cruise back to port. Life is good!
What makes a day special? Wildlife, and particularly whales! We had two fantastic trips today with a vast array of beautiful creatures, from Dall's porpoises, harbour seals, Steller sea lions, Pacific white sided dolphins, humpback whales, deer, orcas, eagles, rhinoceros auklets and even a sea otter!!!
The porpoises were our entourage as we started our morning. They were superseded by seals hauled out on the rocks at Whitecliff Islands. A couple of sea lions were swimming around the Plumper islands. The dolphins got in on the action and approx. eight adults bow rode the boat to our amazement. In Bull Head, Weynton Pass which is synonymous with whales and orcas, we were thrilled to see six different humpbacks. Our boat naturalist Kyle was able to identify three of the whales. The ones he recorded were 'Argonaut', 'Horizon' and 'Conger'. Our Captain Geoff got word that a rare sea otter was in the area. They are seldom seen on our trips so we were thrilled to see one at Whitecliff Islands. It appeared and then disappeared quickly, giving just enough time for a quick viewing.
Our afternoon trip was slightly damper with the rain coming in. Luckily the wildlife here are predominantly pelagic so pay no heed to such frivolous concerns. At the Plumper's, the eagles swooped and soared over the trees. Argonaut came back with a big steaming breath near our port side. He had a companion to the starboard side which we were unable to identify. Within minutes, two more humpbacks appeared with one of them confirmed as 'Guardian' by Alison, our naturalist.
We got word from a local researcher, Jared Towers that transient or Bigg's killer whales were close to Alert Bay so off we went. Our excitement mounted as we ventured forth to find 'Blackfish'. A big male orca known as T012A was the first one we spotted, swimming close to the shallows. This is a 32 year old lone orca that is known to occasionally associate with other transients. A small family group of transients was then seen straight ahead of us known as the T109A's. This family consists of a 24 year old female with three young ones that were born in born 2005, 2009 and 2012. These four initially appeared to be resting but then the young ones youthful exuberance took over. Breaching, spy hopping and tail slapping were all behaviours witnessed over the next half hour to our delight.
Heading back to port we saw some harbour seals with last year's young. The Dall's porpoises made another visit through the Plumper Islands. A guest from Switzerland spotted a young deer on shore nimbly leaping over the rocks. The eagles were seen to gather in the trees high above us, young and adults all vying for space on the branches. Below them, four male Steller sea lions broke the water surface in unison, before diving swiftly again. A day bursting at the seams with wildlife and incredible spectacles. We were truly blessed.
A day of calm, fine weather with quite 'wild' wildlife made for a heady brew for our trips today. We started with a very exciting morning, with one area in particular being a hot spot for us. As we cruised out, we were flanked by some Dall's porpoises, leaping in parallel to us. On entering Weynton Pass, things really started to go off, Three Steller sea lions were found morphing their bodies in with the bull kelp. Then a super pod of Pacific white sided dolphins appeared. They bow rode, leapt and swam in an astonishing display of cetacean synchronicity. And if that was not enough excitement, we were joined by a humpback whale.
We were lucky enough to get some good shots of it's tail fluke and it was identified by our on board naturalist Sophia as 'Argonaut'. A couple of humpbacks were seen in the area also from a greater distance so we were unable to see who they were. We are continuing our efforts to identify as many whales and orca as we can this season to help all the scientists and researchers who work with these magnificent creatures. With proper identification shots of dorsal fins and flukes, we can send these pictures to MERS (www.mersociety.org). This whale has been seen in the area every year since 2009.
The clement weather continued to accompany us on our afternoon sailing. In the Eastern Queen Charlotte Strait, we had a feeding frenzy with birds and dolphins capitalizing on the bounty. The dolphins showed incredible agility and leapt in a way to give any acrobat a run for their money! One passenger observed a single dolphin do 18 leaps high out of the water.
Approaching Broughton Archipelago, a sleepy humpback whale was seen by us and the dolphins. They rapidly approached it and started swimming and jumping around the weary whale. From what we could see, the whale appeared irritated by the intruders, perhaps somewhat akin to a dog being 'buzzed' by flies.
At the Whitecliff Islands, another somnolent whale was briefly observed on the surface. Harbour seals were relaxing amongst the rocks and suspended in the water, as they espied us. An adult bald eagle surveyed the scene from it's perch above them. Other birds that were seen during this trip were pigeon guillemots and rhinoceros auklets.
At Bull Head, Weynton Pass, a humpback surfaced quickly before descending. It afforded us the chance to get another identification shot for the day. This one was recognized by our naturalist Alison as 'Argonaut'. It appears that this whale shows consistent site fidelity as this area has been a stronghold for it since 2009. At the Plumper Islands we saw a large eagle's nest high up in the trees. Argonaut continued to trail close behind us, fluking intermittently. The Steller sea lions were also seen again in the kelp with jumping Dall's porpoises in the background! To add to the party, a harbour seal popped up and Argonaut gave us his encore before we sailed back to port.
The weather and wildlife gods smiled on us today as we set forth on our boat ''The Tenacious III''. Our first brief stop of the day was in Seymour narrows, close to Ripple Rock. Sun glittered on the water as we cruised through and cut the engine. We were afforded the chance to linger in this auspicious piece of water and watch the swirling whirlpools churn and froth around us.
Around the cliff rock called Copper Bluffs, small flocks of pigeon guillemots flew to and from their nests on the cliff face, illuminated by the brilliant sunshine. No sooner had we approached Quadra Island when we had some curious visitors approach us. These inquisitive creatures were harbour seals! A few seals eyed us keenly while their braver comrades swam ever closer. We wondered, who was really watching who?!
We ventured towards Quathiaski Cove, whose name comes from the Salish words which mean 'calm waters' or 'bear with something in its mouth'. The water was unsettled at this time however, with gulls circling and feeding. Two harbour porpoises popped up amongst them and seemed to also be indulging in a luncheon snack of young herring. A few Bonaparte gulls flitted elegantly above the water to also capitalise on the fishy goodness.
We stopped for lunch off Mitlenatch Island which is a bird sanctuary and research haven, and enjoyed our food in the sun. Some passengers had a brief view of a Steller sea lion during our break. Not long after eating, we headed south to view more of the spectacularly beautiful surroundings. Our boat sped smoothly through the water as we watched the snow capped mountains and forests around us. Captain John kept us entertained with interesting anecdotes and history on the area. The on board naturalist, Anne rounded off our trip with a fascinating talk on the local wildlife and our interconnectedness with all of these creatures.
Orcas Tracked From Above
October 14, 2014 | by Stephen Luntz
photo credit: NOAA/Vancouver Aquarium. Two killer whales share a moment, filmed by a remote controlled vehicle.
Even while being kept at a distance where it would not disturb the whales, the hexacopter took images so sharp it is possible to tell that some of the whales are pregnant.
The footage they took is disturbing. Some of the Northern resident orcas they tracked are lacking in body fat and in very poor condition. While they were tracking one, it failed to surface and appears to have died. While there could be many causes of death, the researchers are concerned that the whales in the area are affected by declines in the Chinook salmon population, one of their main food sources.
One particularly intriguing aspect was the observation that A46, the brother of the whale that died, called extensively after losing his sibling. NOAA's John Durban speculates he may still have been seeking his lost brother, or telling the rest of the pod the sad news.
However, it's not all grim times for the whales. The scientists managed to get the photo above of two orcas nuzzling (or maybe playfully head-butting) each other. Orcas spend their entire lives in family pods, which in some cases can be an entire century.
My contribution: One of my photos of the researchers is included in this film clip.
A mysterious and beautiful sea fog unfurled before us as we sailed through the Sounds this morning. In the gloom a whale could be heard breathing. It appeared briefly before heading to fathoms unknown. Within half an hour, the fog lifted to reveal the snow-capped mountains and dense forests. Three Dall's porpoises were seen bow riding in the straits. Around the Plumper islands, over 60 seals were seen lolling about on the rocks and in thewater due to the low tide. Unusually enough, a group of Harlequin ducks were nestled in the rocks close to the seals. Another humpback whale was seen slowly surfacing. On seeing its fluke, our on board naturalist Kyle was able to identify it as 'KC' which is short
for 'Kelp creature'. This whale got its name from being found as a calf in 2002, rolling around in the kelp! Today, it appeared doing a great log impression as it was moving slowly along, taking shallow dives and remaining close to the water surface. Off Stubbs Island over 20 bald eagles were observed feeding in the rip tide.
The glorious weather continued as wecruised out for our afternoon trip. The Dall's porpoises came back to our
delight. They swam amongst various species of birds which included bald eagles and rhinoceros auklets. Pigeon guillemots ducked ahead of us, while young salmon or smolt leapt like pieces of silver out of the water.
The fog rolled back on in, but word of a large pod of Pacific white sided dolphins bolstered our spirits. Within moments we were surrounded by a bucking, flashing, whizzing pod all around us. We gasped and squealed in delight as the dolphins enveloped us along with the fog. Surrounded on all sides, hundreds of dolphins entranced us with an incredible display of acrobatics and bow riding.
According to Captain Wayne, for every dolphin we saw surface, approx. five dolphins were below. That was giving us numbers of at least 500!
Conger, a humpback which has been seen every year in this area site since 2009 was nexton the scene. Alison, our naturalist on board was able to identify it for us. We watched it glide effortlessly through the shallows.
We were also very lucky to observe a lunge feed. We had the advantage of seeing its white pectoral fin through the crystal clear water. This made it easy to track it's movements as it fed.
'KC' showed up again near Cracroft point in Johnstone Strait. True to its name, it was seen with a strand of kelp draped across its face on surfacing! The fog was well and truly gone at this point. The sun and the scenery continued to deliver as we returned, well fed with wildlife images that would continue to endure.


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