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Amid the Church History Library's trove of historical treasures are some items that are particularly special. Check out these top 10 treasures!
The Church History Library, located at Church headquarters in downtown Salt Lake City, is a special place, said the library's director Keith A. Erekson. The library houses a quarter of a million books and magazines as well as manuscripts, thousands of audio visual materials, two million photographs and many other artifacts that document the history of the Church in the latter days.
The Church goes to great lengths to preserve these treasures. The library retains secure storage vaults and is built to the highest seismic standards. It is climate controlled to reduce fluctuations in temperature for items that are temperature sensitive. It is also secured with cameras and sensors and lasers and "everything we need to keep the records safe," Brother Erekson explained.
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But amid the library's trove of historical objects and documents are some extra special items. During a session of BYU Campus Education Week, Brother Erekson shared what he considers to be the "Top 10 Treasures of the Church History Library."
#10 President Hinckley's sketch of small temples
In the 1880s the Church sent several families to Northern Mexico to settle. They built a community — Colonia Juarez — including a school that continued to operate 100 years later. President Gordon B. Hinckley traveled there to celebrate the school's centennial and on the four-hour drive back to El Paso, Texas, began thinking about the Saints he had met.
"[He thought] about their faith, about their history, about their long ties to the Church," Brother Erekson said. He also thought about how the Saints had to travel six hours across international boundaries to go to the temple in Arizona.
On the plane ride from El Paso to Salt Lake City, President Hinckley sketched the plans for small temples, which he immediately presented to the Church architects, Brother Erekson said. By October 1997 general conference, President Hinckley announced that they were going to experiment with small temples in Colonia Juarez, Mexico; Monticello, Utah; and Anchorage, Alaska. By July of 1998, the Monticello temple was completed—13 months from idea to fruition, Brother Erekson noted.
In the April 1998 general conference, President Hinckley announced plans to construct 30 smaller temples immediately, in addition to 17 temples already under construction, to make a total of 47 new temples, plus the 51 then in operation. After naming the countries where the new temples were to be build, President Hinckley said, "I think we had better add two more to make it an even 100 by the end of this century, being 2,000 years 'since the coming of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the flesh' (Doctrine and Covenants 20:1). In this program, we are moving on a scale the like of which we have never seen before" ("New Temples to Provide 'Crowning Blessings of the Gospel,'" Ensign, May 1998).
"You remember how startling that was?" Brother Erkeson asked. "The document of that revelation—of how he worked out the details and followed through—is preserved in the Church History Library."


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A Clutch of Historians
John Miller asks historians why, and for whom, they write.
This dictum of Jacob Burckhardt's was the starting-point for the Radio 4 series of Conversations with Historians broadcast in the autumn of 1991. When producer John Knight and I were planning it we were keen to include a broad cross-section of approaches as well as periods of study. So we were delighted when everyone on our first list accepted the invitation to take part – Lord Blake, Christopher Hill, Eric Hobsbawm, Sir Michael Howard, Lady Longford and David Starkey. As Elizabeth Longford put it, on hearing who else made up the group: 'High Tories to Marxists, with me somewhere in the middle.'
What was of greatest interest to me in preparing to quiz each of them on their life's work was what had drawn them to their chosen specialism, and why we should share their particular interest today. This entailed reading or re-reading everything they had written, and our older subjects had by now been quite prolific. I was familiar with something by each of them, but still faced a formidable pile of titles to consume, a task made more pleasurable by the precaution of choosing historians who wrote as well as they talked. Robert Blake's last word was:
I think one of the vital qualifications for a historian is to be readable, is to write history which people will read, and is not dry as dust.
In a sense our recordings were almost like a tutorial in reverse, where I interrogated them on why they had come to particular conclusions, and whether they had changed their minds at a later date. Elizabeth Longford confessed she made a fundamental error in her first book The Jameson Raid:

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The Assistant Director of Equity and Compliance is responsible for the Northeast State Community College policies, procedures, training, research and management of Title IX, civil rights, and harassment/discrimination laws.
Whether victims of sexual violence or other offenses, individuals can receive assistance, resources, information, and community referrals from campus responders. For reporting assistance and referral to support services, contact the Assistant Director of Equity and Compliance at 423.354.5296 or email email@example.com. The office is located in the Pierce Administration Building on the third floor, Room P318.
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It is the intent of the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR), and therefore Northeast State's intent, to promote and ensure equal employment for all persons. Northeast State must fully comply with all federal and state Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmation Action laws. TBR outlines the processes and procedures the College must take in investigating complaints based on:
Any employee or student who believes he/she has been discriminated against, or any employee or student who believes he/she witnesses discrimination (as outlined above), must contact the College's Assistant Director of Equity and Compliance.
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Northeast State Police Department at 423.677.7927 (emergency cell). (In an immediate, dangerous situation, always call 9-1-1, first.) Then, contact the Assistant Director of Equity and Compliance. In this case, two investigations will be conducted – one by law enforcement and one by the College.
The Assistant Director of Equity and Compliance (Title IX/EEO Officer) will investigate all complaints made to the institution regarding discrimination and harassment.
TBR P-080: While this acronym may remind you of a Star Wars movie, this is actually one component of the
Tennessee Board of Regents Policies and Guidelines Manual. P-080 outlines our College responsibilities when it comes to discrimination and harassment. All faculty, staff and students must be knowledgeable of this guideline. In addition, we must all cooperate in any College investigation. Each one of us must promptly report any complaint or conduct which might constitute harassment, whether received formally or informally. There could be disciplinary action for failure to report discrimination and harassment.
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In large corporations, clerical employees are often removed by several layers of management from the evaluation-writer. Also, because of the natural promotion patterns in place, an immediate supervisor might bring personal judgments tainted with jealousy or fear of replacement to an evaluation of a competing employee/clerical position. The final impediment to a fair evaluation is the placing of blame (for misfilings, mistakes in bookkeeping, customer complaints, etc.) on a clerical worker who is just following directions of a superior, who is really responsible for the errors; it is often difficult to define all the duties of a clerical worker who has little decision-making power.
The remedy for all these potential mis-evaluations is getting the evaluator closer to the employee himself/herself, and avoiding too simple gauges—no "a,b,c,d,f" grading; no multiple-choice forms filled out, etc., but rather a face-to-face oral appraisal with sensitivity to non-verbal communication, and a chance for the clerical employee to voice his/her own appraisal of his/her job performance. He/she should have an opportunity to explain issues external to the actual job performance (absences, tardiness, etc.). These techniques, together with the immediate supervisor's report, should lead to a useful appraisal.


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Eye conditions
There are minor eye conditions which can affect almost anyone, such as being short-sighted or having dry eyes. However, there are conditions which can indicate deeper, underlying health problems.
Shortsightedness and longsightedness are common eye conditions that mean light does not focus correctly on the retina. Both can be easily corrected using prescription glasses or contact lenses.
Astigmatism occurs when the surface of the cornea or lens is not spherical. This means the eye is unable to bring a point or object into sharp focus.
It's a perfectly natural condition that eventually affects everyone. But, because the effects are gradual, you may not notice that anything is wrong with your eyesight initially.
Flashes and floaters happen because of changes in the vitreous humour, the clear, jelly-like substance that fills the inside of your eyeball. This shrinks as you get older, slowly pulling away from the eye's surface.
Dry eyes, or dry eye syndrome, is a fairly common eye condition. It is caused when the eyes either don't make enough tears, either in quality or quantity, or the tears evaporate too quickly.
A common condition, conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the thin layer that covers the white of the eye and the inside of the eyelids. Symptoms include red and sore eyes, which can also become sticky or watery.
Blepharitis is a common, non-sight-threatening inflammation of the eyelash follicles causing itching, irritation and inflamation of the rims of the eyelid. GPs say it accounts for 5% of all eye problems they see.
A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye, appearing rather like a frosted glass coating that scatters light, causing blurring and lack of definition.
People with diabetes can experience a range of eye conditions, including damage to the retina and even loss of sight. Diabetic retinopathy causes damage to the blood vessels in the retina.
Macular degeneration is a painless eye condition that causes you to lose central vision, usually in both eyes. It's one of the leading causes of severe vision loss in the western world.
Glaucoma is the name given to a group of eye conditions which affect the optic nerve as it joins the back of the eye. Most types have no symptoms, so a regular eye test is the only way to know you have the condition.
Retinoblastoma is a rare form of eye cancer which generally affects children under five years of age. It is treatable, but if signs are noticed they must be checked out quickly.


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Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It's a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!
OPTIONAL IWSG Day Question: Besides writing, what other creative outlets do you have?
Music has always been a huge part of my life and I've recently returned to playing the piano (when we inherited a piano after the death of a family member). I hadn't played since I was a young teen and it took a while to get back into the groove. I'll never play without a few stumbles here and there, but it's bringing me lots of joy!
I also doodle around with cartoons. Never was very good with realistic sketching, but I do enjoy cartooning.
Baking and cooking can also be creative. Most of the time, things turn out very well, but the other times keep things interesting! 😀
How about you? Any musicians, artists, crafters, and other creative types out there?


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From: Toxic Reverend
Date: Tue, Mar 22, 2011
Subject: Riki Ott > strategies - resources 4 BP Gulf Disaster Liability Containment
To: Marine toxicologist Riki Ott
Cc: Russell Corporate Crime Reporter , Ian Punnett Coast To Coast ,
George Noory Coat To Coast AM [email protected],
List microbiology related ideas ,
PMFLIST owner request >, Green Issues Post
Riki Ott
Corporate Crime Reporter
With regard to your article;
Will the Government Let BP Reduce
Its Fines and Penalties for Deepwater?
By Riki Ott MD
Marine toxicologist and Exxon Valdez survivor Posted: March 21, 2011 03:17 PM
Huffingtom POst
riki-ott/forgive-and-forget- govern_b_838452.html
Appeasement and strategies for your "situation":
Presented as simple dots 2 connect, by subject:
Know thy enemies:
Ken Feinberg
Obama appointed Cover Up Guru
Ken Feinberg 4 the BP Gulf Oil Disaster
Money trail of Who is Who in the toxic
chemical war of your health
President Eisenhower Farewell Address --
Military Industrial Complex
A Short Youtube video of
You might not understand how President
Eisenhower's Farewell Address fits into
your "situation" with the Gulf Coast.
So I will explain it this way;
Senator Frank Lautenberg introduced the
Safe Chemicals Act and in a video of a public
hearing on February 4, 2010 the Senator
explains that Lisa Jackson of the Environmental
Protection Agency also advocates for this
because "the EPA can not protect us with
one arm tied behind it's back".
The video of the hearing that was made
prior to the Gulf Oil Disaster and before
the use of Corexit is posted at:
End excerpt from my R&D reference material blog posting
though there are other strategy notes and reference material at
It is my belief the the "Military Industrial Complex" "
tied the arms of the EPA behing their backs".
Supportive evidence for my belief:
Some excerpts from "Toxic Revelations" (copy / paste)
A Congressional Report states that of the 1,400 chemicals known to cause cancer, less than 6% are tracked (145B). The huge transnational companies that produce toxic chemicals found in pesticides, herbicides and industrial and household products profit not only from the sale of these products, but also from the symptoms and chronic illnesses that they can trigger (157).
Bill Moyers of the Public Broadcasting System did a show named Trade Secrets and has created a web page of the same name (26). There is to much documentation there to list, in regard to "industry" covering up the damage to OUR HEALTH from toxic chemicals, for over fifty years.
The simple facts are that chemical companies developed chemical and biological weapons for our country. Back in World War One and Two, they made things like nerve gas. At some point, the watered down the nerve gas and started calling them "pesticides". This report (157) documents that the chemical companies and the pharmaceutical companies are really controlled by the same people.
Now that is a business plan, called "Poison for Profit" (157). Even more disturbing is what is termed "the revolving door" from these companies and their executives into many of the high ranking administration offices of our government, in Washington DC. From the National Institute of Health to the Food and Drug Administration and beyond.
"The revolving door" is easily shown with an Internet www.google.com search term, "revolving door washington DC drugs chemical companies".
It is well documented in the book "Toxic Deception (81, ) that they have known this since the 1970's. In the 1950's, 1960's and 1970's, Industrial Bio-Test Laboratories (IBT) performed about 35-40% of all U.S. Toxicology testing. Of the 867 audits of IBT performed by the FDA under the 1962 law, 618 were found to be invalid because of numerous discrepancies between the study conduct and data. FDA flexed its muscles and found four IBT managers guilty of fraud." Yet the EPA has still been accepting these "studies" that are financed by industry, with out any real review !!! https://www.westgard.com/
Test fraud again made headlines in 1994, when Craven Laboratories was fined over 15 million dollars and its ... Fifty Years of Legislation, by CAROLINE COX (132).
157: Poison For Profit"
By Ashley Simmons Hotz May 15, 2002
End of excerpts from "Toxic Revelations" (copy / paste)
Since "Poison For Profit" has been censored and even removed from the
Archives Wayback Machine, I have uploaded a pdf version of the report
at my Reference Material page as, Poison_for_Profit.pdf 26k -
A number of other advocates have also been re-posting the entire
"Poison For Profit" web page and it can be found with a Google
search of the title of the report and the authors name (157)
Since NAMI has been getting it's roots watered by
the large pharmaceutical companies, the leading mental
health advocacy group is Mindfreedom International,
with Davcid Oaks and Drug Awareness with Ann Blake
Tracy Ph.D.
With reference to NAMI, please see the
Mother Jones Magazine issue
Nov-Dec 1999 article "Prozac.org";
"An influential mental health nonprofit (NAMI) finds it's
grassroots watered by pharmaceutical million$"
Typical strategies "they" deploy in
these situations:
Besides hiring Ken Feinberg
A must read article 4 U >
Crime Without Conviction: The Rise of Deferred and Non Prosecution Agreements
By Russell Mokhiber Editor of Corporate Crime Reporter December 28, 2005
corporatecrimereporter.com/ deferredreport.htm
W.R. Grace « andrew schneider investigates
May 21, 2009 ... Asbestos destroys lives, and the tragedy
at Libby has shown that it can .
corporate wrong-doing,W.R. Grace Andrew Schneider
wordpress.com/category/wr- grace/
Offense can be the best defense
But I do urge you to review defensive information besides
the offensive one, given below.
Go to the "Want To Know page" and type these
search terms into their search )Top right)
nsa spying on americans
Carnivore was a system implemented by the
Federal Bureau of Investigation that was designed
to monitor email and electronic communications
implemented in October 1997 and replaced in
2005 with improved commercial software such
as NarusInsight.[2]
More at:
In depth notes and resources for defense is at:
The Art of Whistleblowing
How to expose corporate and government corruption
while avoiding death threats against your career and life.
com/2010/12/art-of- whistleblowing.html
The above defensive information can also be
deployed offensively.
Some of this (and more) is also presented at
and my blog of January 30, 2011 titled
Toxic Gulf Food and Gulf Residents Bleeding from Ears -
Eyewitness news video BP Gulf Oil 'Spill':
(Numerous specific Twitter postings pasted in as reference dots 2 connect)
com/2011/01/bp-gulf-oil-spill- story-that-everybody.html
General Overview of strategy:
Unite other factions (such as the
residents of Libby)
under a single common cause umbrella
American Roulettehttps://alturl.com/
A viable course of action to attempt and create legislation
for mandatory Negligent Homicide charges against
C.E.O.'s fir the "Reckless Operation of a Corporation" .
This could right many of the wrongs in our world
and dramatically contribute to "stopping the corporate
madness" of the "Military Industrial Complex"
American Roulette - Red Collar Crime
Revolvers are for Russians. We use products, services
BP Oil rigs and what ever else, to play a deadly game
of corporate profits.
Criminal charges can hit bottom line
For corporations, a criminal conviction may mean small fines,
but larger consequences for business
By CRIS BARRISH AND STEVEN CHURC 06/28/2003
Copied from The News Journal Staff reporters 06/28/2003
Archived copy at
20080426105537/www.angelfire. com/nm/redcollarcrime/criminC. html
Unfortunately with my wounded brain, I failed in stressing
the "American Roulette" aspect when I was a guest on the
Coast To Coast show. 9-18-2010
Toxic Effects - Shows - Coast to Coast AM
posted at
My bad. "American Roulette" centers around attempting to
develop legislation for mandatory criminal charges against
C.E.O.'s for "Negligent Homicide" with the "Reckless
Operation of a Corporation" that would set a cascading set of
events into motion that would result in fixing many of the
things wrong in our world today.
Including the "Military Industrial Complex"
If you are unaware of what I am ranting about::
Eisenhower Farewell Address -- Military Industrial Complex
Short Youtube video of
The Coast To Coast Show
"Military Contractors / Belief Systems"
is now posted at:
One of the main topics was the "Military Industrial Complex"
The show is broadcast to over 500 cities in the USA
with 15,000,000+ Listeners
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Date: Mon, Mar 21, 2011 at 3:45 PM
Subject: Riki Ott published a new article on The Huffington Post
To: [email protected]
Hi, Toxic_Reverend.
Riki Ott wrote a new post Will the Government Let BP Reduce Its Fines and Penalties for Deepwater?
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Riki Ott March 21, 2011 at 3:17pm
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Tom Krohmer
Environmental Technologist Nephew of Jack Krohmer, deceased expert
regarding the effects of radiation on humans.
[FONT=tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif]No known relationship to Jon Krohmer MD
Chief Medical Officer of Homeland Security
The Toxic Reverend - Revelations
Less than 6% of 1,400 chemicals that threaten human health are tracked
A 5-2-2000 Congressional Report is linked into blog of 1-23-10
"As an Environmental Technologist I can not imagine a health care
system that could be viable when it ignores toxic chemical exposures" - TK
Doctors Without Morals,
Medical professionals, national security and domestic torture
by Leonard Rubenstein & Stephen Xenakis
March 1, 2010 by The New York Times


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Alexis K. Barnes is a multimedia journalist currently based in Lusaka, Zambia as a Global Health Corps fellow. Before Zambia, she worked in the United Nations bureau of Al Jazeera English in NYC. Before the Big Apple, I worked in Washington, D.C., then South Korea and Thailand.
She is a Howard University graduate who spent her summer reporting in the US Virgin Islands and traveled to Haiti in October to complete on-the-ground reporting to fulfill her Masters Capstone project for City University of New York (CUNY).
Though her roots are in print journalism, they have evolved into proficiency in video, photo and audio editing and reporting. Her passion for telling and exploring human rights stories has landed her work on the pages of quite a few notable publications; including Vice and Griots Republic.
To read more of Alexis' Work or to Follow her Blog, visit her at www.alexiskbarnes.com.


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The Art of Star Wars: The Clone Wars is a reference book released in July 2009 chronicling the development of the Star Wars: The Clone Wars film, through season one of the TV series.
Publisher's summaryEdit
Star Wars: The Clone Wars, the blockbuster 3D animated movie and TV series, covers events between the live-action movies Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith and features characters and events previously unseen anywhere else in the Star Wars saga, alongside Anakin, Obi-Wan, Yoda and Mace Windu. This full-color book is bursting with final images and development artwork for characters, creatures, planets and vehicles, covering every aspect of the creation of the hit movie and TV series, accompanied by comment from the creative team. With a Foreword by George Lucas and packed with previously unseen artwork, this book is a must for fans of "Star Wars", cutting-edge animation and beautiful artwork.[1]
|Droid models
|Organizations and titles
|Sentient species
|Vehicles and vessels
|Weapons and technology
Cover galleryEdit
- First Look: The Art of Star Wars: The Clone Wars on StarWars.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
- Art of Clone Wars and Atlas Books in the UK on StarWars.com (content now obsolete; backup link)


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After more than two years of development, the Florida Department of Education has issued a new plan for gifted education for the state's public schools.
The goal, according to the document, is to "(raise) the ceiling of potential and high achievement" for students and schools.
"While Education Week ranked Florida eighth (80.3%) among the states in 2010, two scores stand out of concern for the future of Florida's economy: Student achievement rated a D- and college readiness rated F, criteria that will be of interest for businesses hoping to expand or to relocate in the state. Florida must address these factors to ensure a talent pool prepared for college and/or careers and provide the opportunity for students to excel. "
Terry Wilson, president of the Florida Gifted Network, has been tracking this effort closely. Wilson said that while it's good that the state wants to put a spotlight on gifted education, it's unclear whether this plan, without any "carrots and sticks," will have any real effect.
"It's distressing to parents of gifted to see this further emphasis on the grade-level FCAT via the metrics in this Plan," Wilson added in e-mail comments to the Gradebook. "Even though this is part of differentiated accountability and NCLB, we'd like to see a valid and reliable way of measuring learning gains for gifted students. FCAT just doesn't do it. Plus, there is still real reluctance by districts/schools/principals to grade skip students, even though the research supports it."
Everyone talks about rigor. Time will tell whether change really comes.
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Tour Length: 12 days
Entebbe | Murchison Falls | Kibale Forest | Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary | Queen Elizabeth National Park | Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Our Uganda Explore with Gorilla Trekking safari allows you to immerse yourself in Uganda's untamed playground, home to the world's most spectacular animals and experience the thrill of gorilla trekking. The most affordable of its kind, this best-selling itinerary includes intimate encounters at three national parks filled with quintessential African wildlife, two incredible forests that are home to the great apes and authentic cultural experiences. This 'once in a lifetime' trip is neatly woven together by the charm and charisma that exudes from the Ugandan people you will meet along the way on Uganda Explore with Gorilla Trekking safari.
Uganda Explore Safari Itinerary
Day 1 Depart USA
Your Uganda Explore with Gorilla Trekking safari begins with your overnight journey to Uganda.
Day 2 Entebbe (1 night)
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, where you are warmly greeted and transferred to your nearby hotel. Boma Guest House
Day 3 Murchison Falls National Park (2 nights)
Enjoy an early breakfast before embarking on your journey to Murchison Falls with a stop along the way at the Rhino Sanctuary at Ziwa. You will be led by trained rangers will guide you through a memorable Rhino Trekking expedition. You will have the opportunity to observe the rhinos at a very close but safe distance.
While at the sanctuary, you will also encounter a range of other wildlife species including Uganda kobs, reedbucks, oribis, hippos and Nile crocodiles; a memorable introduction to Ugandan wildlife. In the afternoon, you will arrive in Murchison Falls National Park, which is split into its northern and southern sectors by the mighty Nile that runs east to west through the Park. You will then check into the Paraa Safari Lodge and enjoy a welcome dinner. Afterwards, rest well as amazing game viewing awaits you tomorrow as you continue your Uganda Explore with Gorilla Trekking safari.
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Day 4 Murchison Falls National Park
This amazing day begins with an early wake-up call before sunrise for your first game drive, which in Murchison Falls is sure to be incredible. The park is home to elephant, buffalo, lion and leopard along with hippos, giraffe, as well as several antelope and monkey species. Most of the game viewing is done around the Buligi Game tracks in the northern sector of the park. The park also boasts the Nile – Lake Albert Delta, which is home to a large number of native birds, including African fish eagles and the rare shoebill storks.
After lunch, it is time for a boat ride along the Nile to the foot of Murchison Falls, so be sure to have your cameras ready for this one! Expect to see birds perched on tree branches ready to hunt; mammals drinking or cooling down in the river; and reptiles basking in the sun on the river banks.
One of the highlights of the boat ride is getting up close to Murchison Falls itself, allowing you to feel the awesome power and beauty that comes when the world's longest river is forced through a 7-meter gap before dropping 40 meters as is continues its journey to the Mediterranean Sea. This unforgettable trip on the River Nile harks back to the days of the intrepid explorers of days gone by.
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Day 5 Explore Murchison Falls and Hoima Town
After an early morning game drive and breakfast, you will head south for a visit to the top of Murchison Falls for a scenic view from this vantage point, which really put the falls into perspective. Next, we travel to Hoima Town, which serves as stopping point midway between Murchison Falls National Park and Kibale Forest National Park. Historically known as the principal city of the Bunyoro Kingdom, Hoima Town represents a traditional blend of rural and town life you will not see anywhere else in Uganda. After a brief stop in Hoima you will continue the Uganda Explore with Gorilla Trekking safari, heading south towards Kibale Forest National Park, the primate capital of the world.
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Day 6 Chimpanzee and Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary
Your once in a lifetime chimpanzee trekking experience has finally arrived! After breakfast, you will travel to the Uganda Wildlife Authority Headquarters at Kayanchu Gate where your trekking group will head into the forest with a guide after a short briefing. Approximately one hour before your group sets off an advance party of guides will have entered the forest to locate where the chimpanzees spent the night. Once located the advance party will send a radio message back to your trekking group so you can navigate through the forest to find the chimpanzees. During the trek, you will also get to see the different birds, animals and plant species within the forest. Once you locate the chimpanzees you will spend only one hour with them, which ensures that the chimpanzees don't become accustomed to human contact.
Next, it is on to the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a part of the Magombe Swamp just south of Kibale National Park. The Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary is an fascinating area recognized for a extensive array of biodiversity, among which are several primates species like the red colobus monkey, baboon, black and white colobus monkey, blue monkey grey cheeked, mangabey, vervet monkey, red tailed monkey and the L'Hoest monkey. Additional mammals such as chimpanzees, mongooses, bush pigs, otters plus bush bucks, also visit this swamp coming from the adjacent Kibale National Park.
A visit to this sanctuary enables you to see rare mammals and birds, like the webbed feet sitatunga and the great blue turaco, which call this diverse place home and over two hundred species of birds that inhabit the swamp.
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Day 7 Kasenyi Plains, Kazinga Channel, Kataara Women's Group, Queen Elizabeth National Park
The excitement of chimpanzee trekking will likely still be with you as the safari continues to Queen Elizabeth National Park in the afternoon. Entry will be via the northern sector famous for the Kasenyi Plains and Kazinga Channel, where you will notice a distinct change in scenery as the lush green crater lake region of surrounding Kibale Forest gives way to the open savannah lands of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
One of the highlights of visiting Queen Elizabeth National Park is the afternoon boat ride along the Kazinga Channel. The boat ride is a round trip beginning at the Mweya Peninsula and lasting approximately three hours. The Channel is a 32-kilometre long natural channel that links Lake Edward and Lake George. The channel has one of the world's largest concentration of hippos, numerous Nile crocodiles, buffalo, elephants and a whole host of birds, including African fish eagles, kingfishers, herons, storks and skimmers.
The early evening schedule includes a bit of local culture with a visit to the Kataara Women's Group to learn about the the artistic diversity of the local products that they are creating and selling to support the village. A visit to the group will enable to find out more about how this incredible enterprise works and be inspired by the individual stories that the women have. There will also be a chance to support the group by purchasing reasonably priced crafts.
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Day 8 Game drive and transfer to Ishasha Sector, Queen Elizabeth National Park
With the Kazinga Channel and the game drives in the northern part of the park experiences ticked off your list, Queen Elizabeth National Park has a parting gift for you as you head south. The Southern Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park is called the Ishasha Sector. Ishasha Sector is famous for the fig tree climbing lions that inhabit this area.
It is somewhat uncommon for lions to actually climb trees. There are no more than 2 populations in whole world of such lions that do actually climb trees as part of their day to day behavior; one of these populations is found within the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. The lions are normally seen lazily lying up within the branches of the huge fig trees staring down at the numerous Uganda kobs that are graze in the open Ishasha plains… and are actually the main prey of these lions. Driving this way will give you an opportunity to catch a glimpse of these lions, which make a great photo.
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Day 9 Travel from Ishasha Sector, Q.E.N.P to Buhoma
After the game drive, depart the Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, you will continue to head towards Bwindi. This will give you an opportunity to catch a glimpse of the lions and take another great photo or two. You will enter Bwindi via the northern sector of the park and begin to see the mountainous hills and valleys that the gorillas call their home.
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Day 10 Gorilla Trekking – Bwindi National Park – Buhoma
We hope your camera is charged and you are ready for what lies ahead because your bucket list Gorilla Trekking experience has arrived! An early start will see you transfer to the Park Headquarters for a briefing with the Uganda Wildlife Authority guides. An advance party of guides will have gone ahead into the forest to locate where the gorillas slept the previous night and will have begun tracking their movements. These guides will communicate with your team via a walkie-talkie and the trek into the forest will begin.
Locating the gorillas can take a few hours or the whole day depending on how far they have moved from the place they spent the previous night. Once they are found, for conservation purposes, the amount of time allowed with the gorillas is one hour. As you trek through the forest you will appreciate why the forest is often called impenetrable.
There is also a multitude of other animals that you might encounter including antelopes and rare monkeys not to mention the beauty of the forest itself. Once you have completed the trek you will return to the lodge, for a well-earned rest and time to reflect on a truly magical experience.
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Day 11 Transfer to Kihihi – Fly to Entebbe
Uganda With your Gorilla Trekking experience still a vivid memory, it is time to begin your journey home. After an early breakfast, you will be transferred to Kihihi for your flight back to Entebbe, which is included in your package. On your flight back from Bwindi to Entebbe, you will be afforded a fantastic view of Bwindi, The Impenetrable Forest, from the air. Make sure you have your camera ready or simply enjoy the amazing view. From this high up you can also see the mountains and forests in Congo and Rwanda! On arrival in Entebbe, you will be able to continue your journey home!
Day 12 Arrive USA
Arrive home with treasured memories of your Uganda Explore with Gorilla Trekking safari.


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After being held in limbo for a couple of weeks by Apple, the Google+ iPhone App has been officially released to the public. For some reason the app is difficult to find in the Apple Store (maybe it's that pesky "+" symbol) so if you want to try it and are having problems, just scan the QR code to the right with your iPhone, and it will take you directly to the download.
My biggest gripe with Google+ had been the difficulty for iPhone users to share photos. Yes, there are workarounds like downloading 3rd party apps that linked with Picasa, but this is definitely beyond the level of work most users will want to bother doing to upload a simple photo. Fortunately the app addresses this issue, and quite well I might add.
Here are the main features in the app:
- Stream – View of incoming posts from all the people in your various circles.
- Huddle – High-speed group messaging system for the people in your circles.
- Photos – Ability to upload photos directly from your iPhone to your stream.
- Profile – View your G+ profile.
- Circles – Manage who you follow and who you share with.
I'm just getting my hands on the app for the first time, so I haven't formed too many opinions yet. However, here are some first quick thoughts:
- Fairly clean overall interface, like the whole Google+ project
- Background is gray – a strange diversion for Google, making the whole app appear dim.
- Ability to post photos from albums or take new photos.
- Can post multiple photos at the same time from the app (unlike Facebook).
- Simple to attach a location to every post (or choose not to).
- Simple to choose which Circles to share your updates with.
- Ability to see public posts from "Nearby" users is entertaining.
- Swipe functionality to move between "Incoming," "Circles," and "Nearby" is clean, but would be much more useful if you could swipe through your individual circles as well.
- Looking at the posts from specific circles rather than your entire stream is a much more complicated process than it should be, and requires multiple touches into the system: Circles > Circles > Specific Circle > Posts (illustrated below).
There do seem to be a few issues with the app, as Google has already released an update (less than an hour after the app was released) and it crashes now and then, but hopefully they will be able to address these growing pains quickly.
Have you tested the iPhone app yet? What are your thoughts? Let us know in the messages below!
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This blog will discuss roleplaying games, but especially Tekumel. Tekumel is a fantasy world, described in Empire of the Petal Throne, as well as novels, such as 'The Man of Gold'.
For more information on Tekumel, see the Official Tekumel website, as well as my Tekumel website on Weird Realm..
Friday, May 9, 2014
Modified Far Trader
Another Book 2 redesign of a classic ship, this time the Far Trader from Supplement 7: Traders and Gunboats. My version of the Book 2 starship construction rules uses the Book 5 power plant fuel consumption rules (i.e. power plant fuel = 0.01MPn, where M is the hull size and Pn is the power plant number).
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I told myself I'd write about Waste Land, the incredible documentary my partner and I saw last night. However, I'll hold off on that blog post, as it needs more reflection than I'm capable of now.
What does interest me is the band Danielson. Mostly because I just read Rick Moody's thoughtful tribute/wrangling/personal symbiosis with the Christian band.
Here's a sampling of the group's eerie, completely entrancing music:
Here's how Rick describes an extended "truly magnificent instrumental coda" from a song by Danielson called, (dubiously, at first glance), "Can We Camp at Your Feet":
there is a beautiful overdubbed exhalation, by the vocal chorus, and this exhalation, the breath of God, I guess, recurs through the chord progression…and the song threatens to end three times, always with these exhalations, the breath of God, the thing worshipped brought near, away from the history of a religion, away from the religious controversies of the moment, away from the history of a religion, away from the religious controversies of the moment…
Now I'm not a faithful man. But I do view those with true faith with a kind of awe. Awe at their faith, but also in their security with doubt.
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And the Danielson music he's writing about is damn good.
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Monday, January 31, 2011
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Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Ten Super-Healthy Foods & ways to enjoy them NOW
Winter might seem like a wasteland when it comes to healthy foods, if only because so many of our warm-weather favorites are not in season. Sure, you can buy tomatoes, berries, fresh corn, cantaloupe, peaches and cherries in the supermarket, but these specimens shipped from the southern hemisphere are pale substitutes for the locally grown bounty of summer.
No need to despair. We still have ready access to these fabulous -- and fabulously healthy -- in-season (or seasonless) goodies.
1. Citrus fruits, especially oranges and grapefruit. My winter breakfasts invariably include a plump & juicy half-grapefruit sprinkled with Splenda. We scarf down several little, easy-to-peel, seedless clementines every day. The vitamin-laden citrus crop from Texas and Florida is one thing I actually look forward to about winter.
2. Spinach is a cool-weather crop and is grown in California and Florida year round. That's not exactly next door for most of us, but much winter produce comes from way farther away. I like spinach raw better than cooked, and my favorite use is instead of lettuce in sandwiches -- just pile it on.
3. Sweet potatoes are just as versatile as their white cousins, and significantly more healthful. The darker the flesh, the more of the antioxidant beta carotene in the veggie, so go for those dark "yams" over the pale ones. I like them best baked in a 350-degree oven (or toaster oven) until they are very tender -- not steamed in a microwave, please. If you must steam or microwave them, try mashing them afterward with a little maple syrup or honey and spices of your choice (such as cumin, cinnamon, or ginger). Cut into chunks, tossed with olive or canola oil and salt/pepper and roasted in a hot (450 degree) oven is also terrific. Eat the peel for even more nutrition.
4. Avocado production from California peaks in winter, and more of those babies are consumed in January and February than any other month. (The reason for that is probably all the guacamole dip being served at Playoff and Super Bowl parties.) Slices of creamy avocado make any sandwich better -- in fact, I prefer to mash it into a paste to spread on the bread. After that, add whatever you want: sliced turkey, leftover chicken pieces, sliced tomatoes (if you can find a decent one), roasted red peppers, grilled eggplant or zucchini -- you get the picture.
5. Eggs have become an increasing part of our diet this winter. As I posted earlier this month, they are a wonderful source of protein, they're inexpensive, and their mineral content is impressive. I'm lazy with eggs and tend to scramble them with seasonings and some leftover veggies (and a little cheese), get a little fancier with an omelet or a frittata. I'm not a fan of hard-boiled eggs, but if you like them, they make another easy and nutritious addition to sandwiches and salads.
6. Broccoli, available year round although locally it's a late spring, early summer crop, is my go-to veggie. We probably have it four times a week, usually steamed and sometimes tossed with a couple tablespoons of one of Trader Joe's tasty tapenades (they come in a jar). It's been called a Vitamin C powerhouse, with just a half-cup of the cooked veggie giving you 80 percent of the RDA for that vitamin. It roasts really well, too; as with so many veggies, roasting brings out a sweetness you are surprised to learn is there.
7. Mushrooms have only recently been recognized for the super-foods that they are. Sauteed with shallots and/or onions and/or leeks, they are meaty and filling. Add 8 ounces to almost any stir-fry, or saute them with onions and sliced peppers to layer over polenta. Yum.
8. Almonds are among the most nutritionally rich nuts, a category of food we should all consider ramping up in our diet. I like whole roasted ones in my oatmeal (along with chopped apple, dried cranberries or golden raisins, cinnamon and soy or skim milk) and sliced ones in my cold cereal (with blueberries or other berries and bananas). They add crunch and healthy fat to salads, and finish rice or other grain dishes with a lovely taste and texture.
9. Lentils or other beans/legumes. Lentil soup is a filling, satisfying lunch or supper. I like to add drained, canned white or kidney beans to chunky tomato sauces to boost the protein content of a vegetarian pasta dish. The minerals, vitamins and fiber in these foods have a long list of nutritional benefits.
10. This is hard -- there are many contenders for the top 10, including blueberries and blackberries (out of season but I confess to buying the South American ones sometimes anyway), wild salmon, grains such as quinoa, brown rice, oatmeal and barley. But I'm going to finish up with peanut butter; make sure it's the unsalted and natural kind with no additives. If you can't give up salt, well, go for it anyway. I don't get fancy with peanut butter -- to tell you the truth, I mostly just eat it smeared thickly on one slice of bread and thinly on the other, then fill with sliced bananas, sliced apple and a drizzle of honey. (This is a major treat.) For a snack with fewer calories, a teaspoon or less on a substantial apple slice is another great way to appreciate peanut butter.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Dinner for 4, even the kids will love
1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into one- to 1 1/2-inch cubes
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 T olive or canola oil
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 large shallots, or more if you want, peeled and sliced into thin rings
2 T chopped fresh rosemary
- Place the sweet potatoes in a large pot. Add enough cold water to cover and bring to a boil.
- Add 1 teaspoon salt, reduce heat, and simmer until tender, 14 to 16 minutes. Reserve ¼ cup of the cooking water, drain the sweet potatoes, and return them to the pot. Mash with the reserved cooking water.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
- Cook the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, 7 to 8 minutes per side. Transfer to plates.
- Wipe out the skillet. Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat. Add the shallots, rosemary, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring, until the shallots are tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Serve the chicken with the potatoes and drizzle with the shallot mixture.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Whole grains and good-for-you protein -- a recipe to smack your lips over!
My friend Mary Ann Barnes (an MD with a specialty in nutrition) sent me this recipe that combines whole grains with soy crumbles, and the finished dish tastes great. If you're not a fan of soy, you could substitute chunks of cooked chicken, salmon or shrimp. With the tofu, you have a vegan dish, however, which is great to work into your diet at least a couple times a week.
I also like to add a sprinkle of chopped peanuts or cashews right before serving, which gives you more protein and the healthy fats found in nuts.
Recipe: Asian Salad with Brown Rice, Soy and Snow Peas
(Serves 6)
1 12-ounce package soy crumbles (such as Smart Ground)
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
8 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
8 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
4 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 cups cooked brown rice
8 ounces snow peas, sliced into 1 – 2 inch long pieces
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced into 1 – 2 inch pieces
1 bunch green onions, chopped, divided (reserving some for garnish).
Lettuce or mixed greens
- Crumble soy into a medium bowl. Add sesame seeds, vinegar, sesame oil and soy sauce. Microwave on high for 1 – 1 ½ minutes, stopping to stir once. Add brown rice and allow to sit for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place snow peas in a medium bowl and microwave for 1 minute, or until bright green but still crisp.
- In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients and toss until well blended. Serve on a bed of lettuce or mixed greens and garnish with reserved onions.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Making a difference at the supermarket
By SHERYL GAY STOLBERG
WASHINGTON — Wal-Mart, the nation's largest retailer, will announce a five-year plan on Thursday to make thousands of its packaged foods lower in unhealthy salts, fats and sugars, and to drop prices on fruits and vegetables.
The initiative came out of discussions the company has been having with Michelle Obama, the first lady, who will attend the announcement in Washington and has made healthy eating and reducing childhood obesity the centerpiece of her agenda. Aides say it is the first time Mrs. Obama has thrown her support behind the work of a single company.
The plan, similar to efforts by other companies and to public health initiatives by New York City, sets specific targets for lowering sodium, trans fats and added sugars in a broad array of foods — including rice, soups, canned beans, salad dressings and snacks like potato chips — packaged under the company's house brand, Great Value.
In interviews previewing the announcement, Wal-Mart and White House officials said the company was also pledging to press its major food suppliers, like Kraft, to follow its example. Wal-Mart does not disclose how much of its sales come from its house brand. But Kraft says about 16 percent of its global sales are through Wal-Mart.
In addition, Wal-Mart will work to eliminate any extra cost to customers for healthy foods made with whole grains, said Leslie Dach, Wal-Mart's executive vice president for corporate affairs. By lowering prices on fresh fruits and vegetables, Wal-Mart says it will cut into its own profits but hopes to make up for it in sales volume. "This is not about asking the farmers to accept less for their crops," he said.
The changes will be introduced slowly, over a period of five years, to give the company time to overcome technical hurdles and to give consumers time to adjust to foods' new taste, Mr. Dach said. "It doesn't do you any good to have healthy food if people don't eat it."
Wal-Mart is hardly the first company to take such steps; ConAgra Foods, for example, has promised to reduce sodium content in its foods by 20 percent by 2015.
But because Wal-Mart sells more groceries than any other company in the country, and because it is such a large purchaser of foods produced by national suppliers, nutrition experts say the changes could have a big impact on the affordability of healthy food and the health of American families and children.
Some say the company has almost as much power as federal regulators to shape the marketplace.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Dinner at La Poste
Yes, this is becoming my "third place" (after home and work).
For a recent dinner, I had a salad with ricotta cheese, beets and arugula, followed by grilled salmon with a crispy polenta cake (it was small, so I did not have to feel guilty about eating it) lentils, and braised greens. My friend had a duck dish that is likely to be the next entree I'll order.
And of course absolutely wonderful wine choices, a lively young crowd and good company, my friend Thea.
La Poste recently changed its menu and fiddled with the wine list a bit--making return visits all the more likely for me! They now have a website, too.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Delicious Vegetarian Recipe: Polenta with Winter Veggies
Polenta With Braised Root Vegetables
Start the polenta before you begin the braised vegetables. By the time the polenta is ready, you'll have a wonderful topping and a comforting winter meal.
1 cup polenta
1 scant teaspoon salt
4 cups water
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/4 to 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan (optional)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 pound kohlrabi, peeled and cut in small dice
1/2 pound carrots, peeled and cut in small dice
1 medium parsnip, peeled, cored and cut in small dice
1 large or 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice or crushed tomatoes
Pinch of sugar
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter or oil a 2-quart baking dish. Combine the polenta, salt and water in the baking dish. Place in the oven on a baking sheet. Bake 50 minutes. Stir in the butter, and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes until the polenta is soft and all of the liquid has been absorbed. Stir in the cheese, if using.
2. While the polenta is baking, cook the vegetables. Heat the oil in a large, heavy nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until it begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the carrots, kohlrabi and parsnip, and then season with salt. Cook, stirring often, until tender, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic, and stir together for about a minute until fragrant. Stir in the tomatoes with their liquid, a pinch of sugar and salt to taste. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, for 15 minutes until the tomatoes are cooked down and fragrant. Add lots of freshly ground pepper, taste and adjust salt, and remove from the heat.
3. Serve the polenta with the vegetables spooned on top.
Yield: Serves four.
(from the New York Times Nutrition & Fitness page)
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Weight Loss Strategy: 6 Easy Steps
Good advice from a favorite magazine, Eating Well.
Follow these steps and losing 5, 10 or more pounds we've packed on during cold weather won't be so very hard.
1. Set goals, and be realistic
2. Keep track of what you consume each day (this is so important, and so helpful)
3. Plan your meals
4. Pay attention to portion size
5. Move more! (It doesn't have to be official "exercise," just don't sit on your duff for large portions of the day. Even that makes a difference.)
6. Get support, however and wherever you can find it.
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Friday, January 14, 2011
New lunch option
La Poste -- the fine replacement for Tink's on Telford, around the corner from the Esquire Theater -- has been open for weekday lunches the past few weeks. My friend and I had a chance to try it today, and we give it two thumbs up (or should it be four, two for each of us?).
In photographs: the veggie sandwich of the day, a delicious mix of roasted red pepper, sliced avocado, grilled eggplant on rye bread. I had the roasted pear wrapped in prosciutto and stuffed with goat cheese along with a cup of curried lentil soup.
Everything was quite tasty, and we liked the way the menu is set up for lunch.
It's divided into three sections, and no prices are listed for each offering. the sections are "Plates," "Sides" and "Pastries." At the bottom of the page, you get the pricing: a Plate is $9, a Plate and a Side is $12, and add one of the Pastries and it totals $14. We thought it was a very good deal.
The largest selection is in the Plates, and include some amazing choices. Here are a few:
Duck confit mac and cheese with roasted pistachios
Crab cake with citrus aioli , grapefruit and pickled grapes
Flapjack (!) with almond butter and red currant compote
Sausage and white beans with whole grain mustard in a brioche bread bowl
Steak & eggs with root vegetable hash, red pepper hollandaise and a poached egg.
The Sides consisted of a couple of salads, French fries and the soup of the day (my curried lentil was excellent).
We did try one of the Pastries, the cherry and white chocolate bread pudding, but didn't really care for it due to its being drowned in an overly sweet sauce of some kind.
A highlight as always at La Poste is the wine selection. Even at lunch, I would not consider skipping the wine. My favorite this visit was a crisp Spanish white wine called Vina Godeval (godello is the type of wine, something I am not familiar with). I like it so much that I'm going to seek it out retail. According to my web search, it's only about $15 a bottle.
LOVE this restaurant!
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Eat this, lose weight (cont.)
(Serves 2 for dinner, 4 for lunch)
2 T olive or canola oil
1 cup red bell pepper, diced (about ½ large pepper)
1 cup chopped mushrooms
1 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and thinly sliced
¼ cup chopped minced shallot
1 -2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 cups beaten eggs, or a combination of whole eggs and egg whites, or egg substitute (should be about 6 eggs; you may add a couple tablespoons of cold water so that egg mixture makes two cups)
Dash of nutmeg
Dash of cayenne pepper
Pinch of dried herbs of your choice, such as thyme or tarragon
Salt and pepper, to taste
½ to 1 cup shredded Parmesan or other cheese
Heat oil over medium heat in a large oven-proof skillet or frying pan. Add next five ingredients (pepper through garlic) and stir-fry to 5 minutes, until vegetables are softened.
In a large bowl, lightly beat eggs and add spices and herbs along with salt and pepper.
Preheat broiler, and increase heat under frying pan to medium- high. Add egg mixture to pan and let eggs cook on the bottom. Do not stir or shake the pan. Sprinkle evenly with the cheese.
When eggs are beginning to set – no more than 3-4 minutes – transfer pan into preheated oven and broil for a few minutes until eggs have completely set and the top of the frittata is just beginning to brown.
Remove from oven and set on stove to cool slightly. Cut into wedges and serve.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Five Commandments for Better Eating (from "the Minimalist" Mark Bittman)
Widely published food writer Mark Bittman seems to be everywhere. I read his "Minimalist" column in the Dining section of the NY Times avidly; he is great at creating delicious recipes with a few well chosen ingredients.
In last month's Bon Appetit, he wrote about how he turned his life around a couple of years ago by figuring out how to eat more healthfully and lose quite a few extra pounds that had crept up on him as he ate his way through too many deluxe meals. Here's a link to the article.
His five rules "to transform your food life" are:
1. Go (mostly) vegan. Until dinner, Bittman eats almost no animal products and absolutely no processed foods at all.
2. Minimize the meat. He has "meat or fish many nights, but in smaller amounts" than he used to. Once in awhile, he'll indulge in a steak. "Wine is strictly encouraged. Dessert is most definitely allowed."
3. Weigh it out. He keeps an eye on his weight and when the scales go in the wrong direction, he gets more strict for a few days.
4. Cut yourself some slack. Don't beat yourself up over a lapse. It's the big picture that counts.
5. Make it your own. "Figure out what works for you."
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Eat this, lose weight
- Yogurt (buy plain nonfat or lowfat and add your own flavors, such as vanilla extract and Splenda)
- Eggs
- Pistachios (all nuts are the healthy foodie's friend!)
- Grapefruit (in season now, and delicious)
- Avocado (healthy fats!)
- Mushrooms
- Olive oil (the foundation of the Mediterranean diet)
- Whole grains (buy whole wheat bread)
- Red pepper (we're talking cayenne here -- heat up your soups with a dash)
- Fava beans (again, any beans are our friends)
- Brown rice (yes it's a whole grain, but an especially good one; buy it frozen in microwave bags that cook in 3 minutes)
Thursday, January 6, 2011
January: a passing nod to healthy eating
It slays me every year to follow the media focus on healthy eating in January -- two weeks at the most where there are dozens of stories in print and on television about how to clean up your act -- and lose holiday pounds, of course -- in the New Year.
If you notice the coupon inserts in the Sunday papers, 90 percent of the time the deals are for unhealthy processed crap that I would not have in our house. But on the first Sunday of the year -- and ONLY then -- food manufacturers pay lip service (so to speak) to a health orientation and offer discount coupons on more healthful products.
But before long they'll be back to their old ways, with coupons for sodium and fat laden "snack foods" to accompany your football playoff and Super Bowl Sundays.
Gag me.
Well here's a lovely recipe from this week's New York Times health column. Enjoy!
Recipe: Linguine with Red Clam Sauce (lightened)
Makes 4 servings
32 littleneck or cherrystone clams, cleaned and rinsed
2 large garlic cloves, minced, plus one crushed
1/2 cup white wine
1 teaspoon red chili flakes (or more, to taste)
2 T olive oil
1 14-ounce can chopped tomatoes, with juice
Salt and pepper, to taste
3/4 pound dried linguine
1/4 cup chopped parsley
In a large skillet over medium heat, add crushed garlic, white wine and chili flakes. Bring to a boil, and add clams. Cover and cook, shaking pan, until clams open, about 4 minutes.
Remove pan from heat and take clams from the pan with tongs. When cool, remove clams from their shells and coarsely chop. Strain remaining pan juices through a coffee filter or cheesecloth-lined strainer (to remove any sand).
Heat olive oil in the same pan over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds. Add tomatoes with juice and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often, until pan juices cook out somewhat. Add broth from the clams and bring to a simmer. Add clams, salt and pepper and reduce heat to low while you cook the pasta.
Cook pasta just until it's al dente in boiling salted water. Drain and add to the pan with clams mixture, Stir in parsley, toss well and serve.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
World's Best Diet, Hands Down
You know what I mean, right? The Mediterranean Diet is the healthiest (and yummiest) in the world. It's not a "diet diet," meaning something you do for a short period to drop pounds. It's an eating plan for life. And if you can follow this plan, over time you WILL become slimmer and in better health. You'll feel fewer hunger pangs -- because you are eating nutrient-rich foods -- and have more energy.
But you probably won't be able to succeed with this plan unless you cook some of your own meals. Fast food and the Mediterranean diet don't go together very well, nor does restaurant dining (alas -- I love to eat at nice restaurants!).
Health wise, this diet, loaded with fruits, vegetables, whole grains and healthy fats and proteins, not only keeps your weight down but also is great for your heart, blood pressure, and blood sugar. You'll avoid obesity, heart disease and diabetes if you follow this wonderful and delicious plan. Some research also suggests this diet can ward off dementia as we age.
Here is one of my favorite Middle Eastern style recipes to get you started -- easy as pie, and taste great.
RECIPE: Couscous Salad with Orange and Olives Serves 4-6
- 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat couscous
- 1/4 cup orange juice concentrate, thawed
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup chopped black olives, (4 scallions)
- 1/4 cup chopped pitted Kalamata olives, (12 olives)
- 1 navel orange, peeled, sectioned and diced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- Stir together couscous, orange juice concentrate, oil, mustard, thyme, orange zest and salt in a large bowl. Stir in boiling water, cover and set aside until the liquid has been absorbed, about 5 minutes.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork. Add parsley, scallions, olives, diced orange and lemon juice; toss to blend. Season with pepper.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
How to keep those resolutions
Made any for 2011?
My only goal for this year is to make it a significant improvement over 2010 in every way possible.
According to a study reported by Real Age, and perhaps counter-intuitively, it might actually be easier to accomplish a whole list of resolutions at the same time, rather than one at a time.
Here's some advice:
Boost Your Success
Want to lose weight? Cut back on ice cream? Walk more? Cook healthier meals? We all know that making resolutions to change for the better is one thing, but keeping those resolutions is quite another. Here are a few more ways to help tip the scales in your favor:
4 Make-It-Happen Tools
- Get a diet/exercise buddy to help keep you on task.
- Look up healthier versions of your favorite foods in the RealAge Recipe Finder.
- Spend more time in the sack.
- Work on relaxing more.


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Trying Out Fiverr
I just signed up with Fiverr. Am trying one gig to start with -- selling my lace flower brooches. Here is
a link to my gig
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Crown Stitch Shawl and Scarf
Just a few short weeks back my favorite store where I get my discount yarn closed. The black yarn used in this shawl and scarf were purchased there. The stitch I used is my own creation, and I called it crown stitch because it looks like a crown when seen up close.
This black yarn is soft, stretchy, warm, and surprisingly easy to work with. Here is a picture of the shawl.
And a picture of the scarf.
Pretty Headbands
These fun and pretty headbands were my main project this week. I learned the stitch for these from this youtube tutorial (video is in Spanish). The stitch is called "fantasy stitch" and is very easy. Now I'm using the stitch to make a baby blanket. It's a simple stitch but very pretty. The headbands I made range in size from 13 inches to 18 inches. These are available, and you can find them and their prices on the Product Galleries page.
Here are a few pictures.
Thanks for stopping by and reading! Have a great week!
Art on Glass:
Fishy plate
This project has been a long time in the making. It was more involved than I had anticipated, but I like the final results. Each color had to dry before I added the next color (except for the pink and red). The first picture shows the plate face down. The second picture shows the plate face up. In the second picture, you can see how the blue tinted Mod Podge came out wavy. Was so excited that it turned out that way. The plate has some little defects, so I will probably keep it for one of my display items.
Orange and Purple Polka Dot Candle Holder
This was a quick project, but I think it turned out cute. First I took some very strong bonding glue dots and applied the gold and purple cording around the middle of the container. I put some rubber bands on it to hold them firmly in place and let it set overnight. The warning on the glue dots said, "Do not touch glue dots with fingers," and that was a good warning. Those were some strong glue dots.
The next day I mixed some orange paint and some purple paint with some Mod Podge. Using the end of a small dowel rod, I applied the paint as polka dots around the bottom of the jar and then around the top.
Mystery Project
I have also started on this mystery project. Here are a few pictures for teasers. Hoping to have this one ready to share next week.
Flower Rings
I ordered some flower ring blanks from Amazon a while back and finally now started to use them. They take a little longer to do than the nail polish on glass gem rings, but they are prettier, although I did have a hard time getting good pictures. Both glass seed beads and acrylic faceted beads were used to make these rings. They are shiny and sparkly in the center and the ring blank is kind of a bronze color with a pretty flower design. The green one on the left in the picture below has a clear pink butterfly on top of green glass seed beads.
And that's all for today folks! Hope you enjoyed. Please come back soon!
More Lace Flowers
This week I have enjoyed making more lace flowers. These are so fun to make and so pretty. They can be used to make barrettes, brooches, decorate headbands, and even as an alternative to a bow that is placed on a wrapped present.
Flowers by themselves: $4
Brooches or barrettes: $5
Magnets: $5
Headband: $7
And here are some pictures.
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