A female black-throated blue warbler, whose plumage differs greatly from males of the species, rests on a branch in New England.
The ConfusIon And ChAllenge of fAll BIrdWATChIng
by Chris Bosak
The Birds” Columnist
Last fall, I watched and attempted in vain to photograph several little birds fitting among low-lying bushes at a particular spot in the woods.
Eventually, I was able to get a good look at one and identify them as golden-crowned kinglets. Fitful for kinglets, they moved constantly. They sat still for only a second or
two as they moved from one branch to the next. Most of the time, they remained concealed by leaves.
The other day, I walked by that same exact patch in the woods and noticed two small birds flitting among the bushes. My instinct was to move on without getting a better look, as I assumed they were golden-crowned kinglets that wouldn’t let me photograph them anyway.
Without looking closely, the
birds appeared to be about the same size and color and had the same mannerisms as kinglets. I did eventually stop to get a better look at the birds, however, and discovered that they were not golden-crowned kinglets, or even any type of kinglet at all. They were warblers.
Small, squarish white markings on the wings gave the birds away as female black-throated blue warblers.
Who Am I?
by Tim Moore
“A Guide’s Life” Columnist
It’s hard to believe that I began writing this column in November of 2015. If you had asked me if I had enough information and stories running around in my head to sustain me through 2024, I would have said, “Stories, definitely. Information, hopefully we’ll find out. I’ve had numerous clients who have read, or regularly read, my columns. It’s a rewarding part of what I do for a living. As time goes on, I notice more people asking about my background. Some have read or watched a video online about my recovery from alcoholism and have questions about that. This summer I had many suggestions to write about myself from time to time. As a person who is not just an author, but also a reader myself, I realize that a little context goes a long way.
My family emigrated to Portsmouth, NH from the Azores. They were fishermen and eventually my family became known for their lobster business. So, for me, fishing has always been a part of me. Both of my parents were alcoholics and as a result, I went to live with my
“There was a day when I would have laughed in your face if you told me that someday I would enjoy working with people.”
grandmother, Barbara (Rose) Moore, when I was a child. Despite his own struggle with alcohol, my dad was always around. He was an avid subsistence hunter and angler. Between he and my grandmother there were no shortage of opportunities to go fishing. Whether at the family warf with my grandmother or chasing trout stocking trucks with my dad, I fished all the time. It became part of who I am and would eventually save my life in
“For
CHRIS BOSAK PHOTO
Micah’s Courage
To The Editor:
The censorship of our Lord Jesus’ name is alive and well, even in a crisis. One TV flash left a lasting memory. It triggered a search to find out more about the story that the headline makers don’t like. During Hurricane Helene’s devastation from Asheville, NC, a mom interviewed on TV tearfully expressed how proud she was of the courage of her 7 year old son, Micah. Meghan Drye shared Micah’s final words while drowning with his two grandparents. Instead of crying out in fear, Micah called out, “Jesus save me!”
There’s a lesson in this for our leaders in a hot campaign for the White House and those who choose our leaders “Look to our Creator for guidance.”
For during the post-WWII era, “God our Creator” and the Ten Commandments have been gradually kicked out of our nation through dozens of Supreme Court decisions. Today, America has traveled in a sea of darkness without a moral anchor.
Patriots: listen to the Micah’s powerful words, “Jesus save me!” You’ll find out that God throughout history, also has a lot to do with guiding nations when you read his words aimed at His people. American Family Association AFA VP Ed Vitagliano states in The Stand Magazine that this would require: “Christian repentance and holiness on levels consistent with - 2 Chronicles 7:14:
“If my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear their prayers from heaven, forgive their sins and heal their land.”
I believe Micah’s final words are the hope of our nation.
Micah Drye’s final courageous words, “Jesus save me” have more wisdom packed in it than the American government has demonstrated since WWII.
Read his story: Helene death toll surpasses 160 as search for missing in North Carolina
Russ Payne Merrimack, NH.
Does Pappas Know History Of Planned Parenthood?
To The Editor:
I recently received a mailing from the NH Democratic Party proudly announcing that Chris Pappas is endorsed by Planned Parenthood-Planned Parenthood Action Fund to be specific. It seems that the NH Democrat Party is joined at the hip with Planned Parenthood. To be fair, there are plenty of Republicans that support Planned Parenthood from its first treasurer Prescott Bush to Nelson Rockefeller to Mitt Romney just to mention a few. This dishonest mailing tells us that Chris “believes women should make their own health care decisions, not politicians.” But failed to mention that Chris supports the millions of taxpayer dollars the U.S. Gov-
ernment gives to Planned Parenthood to help a woman make her choice. Chris certainly didn’t support a “woman’s health care decision” when it came to the Covid vaccines. I placed a call to Chris’ D.C. office to inquire if Chris has knowledge of the racist and Nazi roots of the organization. The staffer claimed not to know anything about Chris and his connection to Planned Parenthood. So, I told her. Margaret Sanger founded Planned Parenthood. In 1939, she launched the infamous “Negro Project” which opened birth control clinics in a number of Black communities in the South. Sanger had a less than charitable view of Blacks and other non-Whites. She considered them “defective weeds.” She had a special hatred of Christianity, and in particular, the Catholic Church. She was a supporter of forced sterilization, something in style with the elite of the day. Forced sterilizations, conducted in numerous states including New Hampshire, became unfashionable when word got out that the Nazis adopted their sterilization project from the U.S. Sanger died in 1966 but not before the first annual Margaret Sanger Award was presented to both Martin Luther King and Lyndon Johnson. Hillary Clinton was also a proud recipient of the award. She is one of Sanger’s many apologies.
I asked Chris’ staffer to have See MAILBOAT on 29
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When There WAs equAlITy In TrAvel A PresIdenT vIsITs neW hAmPshIre
by Robert Hanaford Smith, Sr. Contributing Writer
“A notable example of the equality of the classes in traveling was the tour through the United States in the summer of 1817 by President Monroe, the fourth executive of the nation, who went almost entirely by stagecoach.”
That sentence was written almost a century later (1914) by George Waldo Browne, who wrote about stagecoaches for the Granite State Magazine. And
yes, for you observant readers, Monroe was the fifth president of the United States, not the fourth.
I guess in 1914 many people probably looked upon the automobile as a rich man’s means of traveling, and today not many of us expect to enjoy the same travel arrangement s as the Chief Magistrate of the country does, to use a title for the President seeming to have been used commonly back in 1817. So in 1817, although I don’t suppose just anybody could have ridden in the same stagecoach with President Monroe when he visited New Hampshire and other states, I suppose that just about anybody could have ridden in the same stagecoach President James Monroe. See SMITH on 24
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
Leaf Peeper’s Craft Show In North Conway
Saturday and Sunday, October 19 & 20, vome and celebrate the fall with American made arts & crafts at the Mount Washington Valley Fall Arts & Crafts Fair at Schouler Park, 1 Norcross Circle, Rt. 16, North Conway.
Hours are Saturday 10 am to 5 pm & Sunday 10 am to 4 pm! Located in front of the Scenic Railroad.
There will be over 130 awesome exhibitors including amazing log furniture, awesome metal art, unique surveillance birdhouses, handsome wooden cutting boards, custom leather belts & beautiful totes/pocketbooks, awesome acrylic
and watercolor fine art, NH maple syrups, hand poured soaps, several jewelry styles, pottery, charcuterie boards, unique macrame furniture, amazing wildlife photography, custom signs, amazing baked goods, fresh-squeezed lemonade & kettle corn, and lots more.
Live Music with North River Both Days. Held Rain or Shine Under Canopies. Free Admission & Free Parking. Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome. Foe more Info Call Joyce (603) 387.1510 - joycescraftshows.com
Hannah Chaignot Scholarship Benefit Concert
The 1st Congo Bluegrass Band is proud to present a family friendly, high-energy, free concert to benefit the Hannah Chaignot Scholarship Fund, on Friday, October 25 at 7pm in the First Congregational Church of Meredith.
Hannah Chaignot was a 2023 graduate of Inter-Lakes High School whose future was bright. She was accepted to the nursing program at Plymouth State University, loved her family and friends, and worked at Forestview Manor in Meredith, bringing joy and comfort to the residents. At 18 years old, a tragic car accident ended her hopes and dreams. To continue her legacy, a 2025 scholarship will be presented to an I-L senior pursuing a career in a health field for humans or animals.
To help with a donation, please contact the non-profit Inter-Lakes Scholarship Foundation in the following ways: Mail a check, with notation for ”Hannah Chaignot Scholarship”, to ILSF at PO Box 545 Meredith, New Hampshire, 03253. Follow the prompts at www.inter-lakesscholarshipfoundation.com to donate with Paypal via the website. (Money received from the website will be credited to Hannah’s scholarship.)
The church is located at 4 Highland Street with parking in the back, on Main Street, or at the Town Annex across the street. All are welcome, refreshments to follow the concert.
Teen Worship Night And Concert In Alton
The Community Church Of Alton is hosting a teen worship night and concert for all teens and youth groups on Friday, October 25th.
This concert is free to attend. Hailey Chalifour will be performing with her band.
The concert will start at 6:30pm and they will play until 8pm.
This concert will take place at the Community Church od Alton’s church building at 20 Church Street, Alton NH.
The building is handicapped accessible.
Homeschooling families are encouraged to attend and are welcome!
Parking is available at the church building and on Church Street. Please register large groups at www.ccalton.com .
Old White Church Celtic Concert In Tuftonboro
On Friday, October 18th at 7pm, The Old White Church in Tuftonboro presents as Celtic Concert.
Performing will be John Carty, fiddle and banjo and Alan Murray, bouzouki player and singer.
John Carty is an Irish musician who is considered among Ireland’s best traditional musicians. Carty plays fiddle, tenor banjo, tenor guitar and occasionally the flute.[1]
He is very interested in the North Connacht traditional music style.
Carty was born in London and now lives in Boyle, County Roscommon.
His first fiddle album, Last Night’s Fun, which released on Shanachie Records in 1996 has been described as a milestone in recorded fiddle music.[2]
In 2003, he was awarded Traditional Musician of the Year by the Irish Television station TG4. The award placed him in the company of previous winners, such as Matt Molloy and Paddy Keenan. Guitarist, bouzouki player and singer Alan Murray hails from Glasgow, Scotland, where he grew up playing the whistle and later guitar. Eventually moving to New York City, he has established himself as an in-demand performer and teacher on the Irish music scene. He has played and toured around the world with many of the finest traditional musicians and acts today, including Niall and Cillian Vallely, Eileen Ivers, Colin Farrell, Paul Brock, Battlefield Band, and FourWinds. For more information or reservations can be made be made by calling Greg or Teri Heppe 603-998-0826 or email hepx216@yahoo.com.
The Old White Church is located at 149 Midde Rd (Rt 109A) Tuftonboro.
NEW HAMPSHIRE F OOL
TAkIng The heAT
by Brendan Smith
When I did it, I thought it made sense based on my experience as a human living here in the fall in the northern part of the United States on the planet Earth. I soon found out that through the wonder of social media that I was going against all protocol as a human being living where I did.
You will either be with me or against me, but I don’t care. I did what I did and I’m glad I did it.
You may have noticed that last week the morning temperatures suddenly took a big dip downwards and upon awakening, many of us encountered temperatures outside that even the meteorological experts on TV deemed “unseasonably cold.” (I am sure I have heard them utter these terrifying word in Octobers past, but I have no proof.)
So, as it works, when the temperatures outside dip, the temperatures inside dip as well, especially if you don’t fight against this force of nature by turning on whatever source of heat you may use in your home. And there is the issue.
It was on one particularly “unseasonably cold” morning, both inside and out, that I decided to, as I soon learned, go against all New Hampshire native seasonal protocol and flipped on the switch to turn on the heat. I listened as the boiler kicked in, ran for a few minutes, and I then heard the soothing sounds of steam awakening the hibernating metal radiators around the house. It wasn’t long after that I smelled the familiar odor of heat wafting through the rooms and, of course, felt the chill dissipate.
With a smile and a cup of fresh coffee, I sat down at my
laptop in my now warm office and, feeling good about myself, decided not to go right to work tackling a writing project, but instead take a quick trip on a familiar social media site for a few minutes.
That was my first mistake.
It took about thirty seconds until I came upon a site where local folks chime in on the happenings of the day around town and beyond. That morning’s biggest talking point was, of course, the “unseasonably cold” temperatures.
It was then I came to realize the faux pas I had committed.
The bulk of the discussion, or should I say argument, was on how, despite the rather cold temperatures outside and the sinking temperatures inside, that no one should be thinking about turning on the heat inside until at least November First, if not later.
“My wife and I have blankets and jackets on inside, we will not turn the heat on till November First,” proudly proclaimed one participant who I could only imagine writing these words wrapped in said garb.
“I don’t care how cold it is, I will not turn heat on until the second week of November,” claimed another using all capital letters. (No mention was made of whatever clothing they might be bundled in.)
This seemed to be the majority opinion, with each participant proudly doing the previous commenter one better as if it was now a contest.
“I have all of my windows open and don’t even sleep with a blanket. I’ve gone until December in the past before turning on the heat” wrote one in what I tend to think, was a bit of a fabrication to gain some points. But who was I to call him on it as I had turned on the heat here in early October in a sign of weakness.
I had no defense.
Of course, there were a few
brave souls willing to suffer the slings and arrows of others who confessed by admitting they had, like myself, already turned their heat on. One added an emoji of a sad face to express her shame at such an indiscretion as if asking for forgiveness from the braver souls.
Some of the comments were noted by reasons for not making themselves comfortable in their own homes. Some mentioned the price of oil, which I could understand. A few spoke of it as though it was some sort of family tradition and to cave in early would bring generational shame.
Of course, as I’m apt to do, I did not comment at all, but could only think in my head “Why?” as the temperature outside on this particular morning was a few degrees from freezing outside and inside much colder than it would be on some January mornings.
One participant commented that it “was below sixty degrees in my house and I’ll be darned if I will turn on the heat before it gets below fifty-five.”
I could almost hear the cheers from other like souls coming across the internet.
I scratched my head and thought, “Would the same thought process happen in February?”
Maybe it’s just my Flatlander brain, but I don’t get it. I have been accustomed to reacting to unseasonably (and even seasonably) cold weather by tackling it with a great resource I have at my fingertips brought about by advances in civilization over the centuries.
They say that today is a gift and tomorrow is unknown. So based on those wise words I have made up my own. “Why freeze this morning when I can just turn on the heat?”
Weirs Times Editor
Letters From God
QUESTION
Are These Destructive Natural Disasters “Acts Of God?”
Yes and No!
If you are asking if I have allowed these storms, Yes. I am sovereign and in complete control of what you call, “Nature.”
or the myriad number of calm weather days you enjoy most of your life, it is ultimately allowed by me. Nothing is out of my control and power!
Letters From God
No “natural disaster” or even pleasant and constructive weather phenomena occurs, unless and until I determine and allow it to occur. Whether it was a worldwide flood, as in the time of Noah, (Genesis 6-8) the stilling of the storm on the Sea of Galilee, by my son Jesus, in order that he and his disciples would be protected, (Matthew 8:23-28)
If, however, you are asking if I caused these natural disasters to occur, No! I would urge you again, you must read my book, The Bible, that I had written, so that you can understand who I am and why I act.
In the first book within my book, the Bible, I revealed what caused the destructive natural disasters that I allow on occasion. In the first two chapters of the book of Genesis, you will see that I made a perfect environment. Everything I made was “good!” It had to be because I have no evil in me and everything I do is always, “good. (Genesis 1:4,10,12,18,21, 25,31). What introduced and caused suffering a pain of any kind, including destructive weather, was the action of my first creation, Adam and Eve, to rebel and disobey me. They chose to reject me, the “good” God for the Devil, who knows no good but only evil. He deceived them and they rejected me, in order to make themselves “gods.” As a consequence, the pleasant was replaced with pain, the calm with chaos. The once “good” environment would now turn on them and bring painful effects, unlike the “good” ones I designed for them, when the ground itself was cursed (Genesis 3:17).
I would allow this and use the pain to cause them to see their tragic mistake and return to me. They and you don’t learn righteousness when there is only “pleasant.” days. In fact, if they were only pleasant, you would never consider returning to me and to the life I alone can give (Isaiah 26:9-10). By rebelling against me they inherited the “whirlwind” of destruction that the Devil always gives, (Hosea 8:7) and the overwhelming flood waters, instead of my “gently flowing waters” of what is good, and which brings life (Isaiah 8:7-8). They also inherited my “rod” of punishment, as I would allow and use the “whirlwind” and “flood waters” to motivate you to return to me, the only God and the always “good” God. (Isaiah 89:28-33)
In fact, it will get much worse. I stand outside time and I know the future. Before my son, Jesus, returns and I consummate human history, there will be a great defection from me. Lawless leaders and one in particular, the Antichrist, will lead the world away from me, deceiving them even as the Devil deceived Eve and led her and Adam to “die,” Read of the condition of the earth in those days and weep (2 Timothy 3:1-3). As a result, the consequences of sin through painful effects like natural disasters, will increase. In seeking to get your attention and motivate you to change, I will allow
the Devil to escalate horrific disasters that will bring the world to near destruction (Revelation chapters 6, 8, 16). The only thing that will stop those effects will be the return of my son Jesus to the earth to end the carnage and establish his righteous rule (Revelation 19:11-21).
You can avoid this unnecessary suffering and pain if you would recognize that you are not God and that you have rebelled against me and made yourself and ultimately the Devil, “god.” If you humble yourself and ask my Son, Jesus, to forgive your sins and rebellion, I will shield you from the Devil’s wrath and your deserved punishment from me. You will still die, because the penalty of physical death can’t be avoided (Genesis 2:17). But I will mitigate the painful consequences while alive and replace any ill-effects with perfect, eternal and “good” life after your death. If the world responds en masse, the blessings of mitigating evil effects would be experienced by all, but as I said above, that will not happen. For the few who respond and repent, I will be with you in the maelstrom and take you through them, to be with me forever.
Let me close by asking you to read my words to Israel in Deuteronomy 11 , found in my book, The Bible. In it, I promised Israel, as they entered the Promised Land, that if they obeyed me, I
The CosT of free money
by John Stossel
Some politicians and activists are eager to give you “free” money. They call it universal basic income (UBI) -cash for everyone, no strings attached.
Comedian Dave Chappelle thinks UBI would “save my community almost instantly.”
In my new video, UBI activist Conrad Shaw agrees, “You would effectively get rid of extreme poverty immediately.”
He says a UBI will help people “start businesses, fix their homes or invest in sustainable gardens.”
Well, “sustainable gardens” might be nice, but someone still has to make stuff. And that requires work -- often difficult work.
When I was young, If I hadn’t needed to work to support myself, I wouldn’t have pushed so hard to overcome my fears, my stuttering and my reluctance to speak publicly. I wouldn’t have become successful. I might have stayed in bed most of the day.
But Shaw disagrees. “I don’t believe you,” he says. “Nobody actually wants that ... people find their passions not simply because they need to make money.”
We could argue about this all day. It would be nice if someone ran a serious test of UBI -- give a lot
humAn rIghTs eleCTIons; hoBson’s ChoICe CodIfIed
J.
The UN General Assembly held its annual elections to the Human Rights Council. The elections, or should we say selections, to the Geneva-based Council had all the drama of a preordained contest where approved slates representing regional groups were rubber-stamped in the 193 member Assembly.
Yet, there was one contested election for the Asia group, where in the choice of picking five countries among six contenders, Saudi Arabia lost its place in secret balloting.
Officially these elections, again really pre-picked selections , to fill the eighteen openings for the 47 member Council, are filled by consensus country candidates. Fine. But such done deal politics often creates a bigger problem, namely where countries like Cuba, China or Sudan who currently sit on the Council, have the benediction of global legitimacy when ruling on country- specific issues of civil and human rights performance. So let’s scroll down the selected slates and see which countries will be joining the Council for three year terms staring in January. Africa; Of the five countries selected only three can be called
WAshIngTon hAs ChAnged CongressmAn PAPPAs PrIorITIes AWAy from kITChen TABle soluTIons
by Russell Prescott Kingston, NH
When Congressman Chris Pappas first ran for Congress in 2018, he told us about the challenges facing his century-old family restaurant and how he was willing to fight for families in New Hampshire. While I didn’t vote for him, I’ve always rooted for America and was hopeful that he would deliver on his promises to improve the lives of small business owners and working families.
After three terms in Congress, it’s clear Congressman Pappas has failed, as today it’s more expensive than ever to live and work in New Hampshire. One reason for this is that Congressman Pappas has consistently supported Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’ spending policies, which has created this inflation crisis and resulted in higher
interest rates and mortgages.
Despite his promise in 2018 to lower healthcare costs, the cost of health insurance has never been more expensive, and next year, costs will undoubtedly rise again. Now, Congressman Pappas is this typical career politician who deflects and pushes false information about me. When it comes to healthcare, I will always work on solutions to fight to lower the cost of healthcare, along with working to protect Medicare for my generation and future generations.
Another concern is the cost of energy to fuel our cars and heat our homes. While Congressman Pappas is not as bombastic as some of his liberal colleagues, when it comes to his record, he has quietly supported their policies. Today, the cost of energy remains unaffordable, and these costs are passed onto the working families he supposedly went to Washington to work on their behalf.
Faced with the reality that his economic agenda
has failed to help working-class New Hampshire families, Congressman Pappas knows the only way to secure another term in Washington is to attack my character, along with a heavy dose of social issues and abortion messaging to scary women.
We can all agree that Congressman Pappas is no longer the nice guy we sent to Washington in 2018. Somehow, he has become a fear-mongering social warrior who has forgotten about the issues that sent him to Washington and why I am offering voters an alternative.
If elected, I will serve as a check and balance on extreme ideas from both parties and work on actual kitchen table solutions to lower the cost of healthcare, lower energy costs, and lower taxes on working-class families. Congressman Pappas’ negative campaign doesn’t bother me because, as an engineer and small business own-
by John
Metzler Syndicated Columnist
Syndicated Columnist
A breakthrough in Ear-Brain Technology™:
Intrigue AI mimics the cerebral cortex of the human brain to quickly and more accurately ‘fill in’ the gaps produced when our hearing system falters.
• Replicates how our “normal” auditory system works.
• Distinguish words and speech more intuitively and naturally.
• Hear soft sounds without distracting noise.
• Reduce the effort it takes to listen and hear.
by Mike Moffett Contributing Writer
The late John Madden (along with N.Y. Times sportswriter Dave Anderson) wrote a bestselling gridiron tome entitled One Knee Equals Two Feet (and Everything Else You need to Know About Football).
The title referred to what a pass receiver needed to have touch the playing field for a catch to count. Unlike college football, professional football requires two feet, not one, to be in bounds for a valid reception. This requirement’s caused plenty of heartburn and controversy over the many years.
To include the New England Patriots’ unfortunate 15-10 home loss to the dreadful Dolphins on October 7.
The Pats seemed to have won the game with a minute to play when wideout Ja’Lynn Polk made a great catch in the back of the endzone. The play was ruled a TD and in watching the replay the receiver clearly had both feet in bounds when he made the catch. The left foot was definitely in play and Polk also got his right toe down as well. But upon further review, the TD was overturned because Polk’s right heel was elevated over (but not touching) the endzone boundary. Call it sour grapes if you will, but … sheesh!
I guess Pats fans need
one knee = TWo feeT (BuT hoW mAny heels?)
Coach John Madden’s Oakland Raiders won the 1977 Super Bowl.
to recall how they caught a break during the 2002 “Tuck Rule” call in the snowy playoff game in Foxboro against the Raiders. What seemed a clear Tom Brady fumble was ruled an incomplete pass. The Pats kept the ball, tied the score, triumphed in overtime, and went on to win their first Super Bowl.
The Tuck Rule was later “repealed.”
And the “two feet in bounds” rule also needs to be repealed. Adopt the college rule of one foot in bounds for a catch.
Simpler and cleaner.
All this reminds us of what a complicated game football is. NFL games require SEVEN officials along with line crews, replay personnel, film technicians, numerous statisticians and more.
Consider that a soccer game—also featuring 22 players—is officiated by ONE referee!
And a pro soccer game consists of 90 minutes of continuous action. In a typical NFL game— ostensibly 60 minutes
long—the ball is actually in play for only around ten minutes. The other 50 minutes involve players getting up after a play, walking to a huddle, huddling, and then taking a position waiting for the next snap. Sometimes it’s an extended wait.
As George Will famously said, “Football combines two of the worst things in American life. It is violence punctuated by countless committee meetings.”
And football is so specialized! Every soccer player develops similar soccer skills. But football specialists include wideouts, tight ends, fullbacks, halfbacks, quarterbacks, centers, long-snappers, offensive linemen, defensive linemen, linebackers, cornerbacks, strong safeties, free safeties, nickel backs, placekickers, punters and more. And most defensive players never even touch a football. Ditto for offensive linemen.
Europeans and Asians
who first watch the extremely complex, overregulated, micromanaged, concussion-filled sport of football are often baffled and confused by it all.
One knee equals two feet—and/or two heels!
Panamanian-born sports fan Eloy Haughton explains “I grew up with baseball and basketball and knew absolutely nothing about football. I tried to watch for clues but all I saw was guys falling down and piling up on each other. It made no sense!”
Actually, football probably makes little sense to many Americans as well, who just agree that it’s a really stupid game. They may be right. But many of them will be joining us to watch this weekend!
Sports Quiz
Who replaced John Madden as Raider coach in 1979? (Answer follows)
Born Today
That is to say, sports standouts born on October 17 include Penacook’s Red Rolfe who became an all-star third baseman for the Yankees (1908) and golf great Ernie Els (1969).
Sports Quote
“The fewer rules a coach has, the fewer rules there are for players to break.” – John Madden.
Sports Quiz Answer
Tom Flores
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by Eric N Gibson Contributing Writer
When people hear the word “Tenderloin” immediately they think of dollar signs and that pricey cut of beef that only “rich” people eat. Well that may be true, it is very expensive and, in my mind, highly overrated. Not saying that I am cheap, but my wallet even cringes at the price of London Broil and Top Sirloin say nothing of Beef Tenderloin. While I will concede that, if done correctly, beef tenderloin can just about melt in your mouth, as is, it offers little flavor compared to other cuts of beef so why bother… Pork Tenderloin however, is a delicious cut of pork that is gaining a foothold in the market, and it too is real tenderloin. Now, I am not going to write an article comparing the two (beef and pork) as that would be like comparing apples to oranges. And while some may prefer one to the other, they both have their pros and cons. No, for this article I focus my praise solely upon Pork Tenderloin, an often overlooked but worthwhile cut
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that, if you have not yet considered, you should. Do not let the name fool you, Pork Tenderloin, while yes it is tenderloin, does not cost a princely sum to obtain and it too can be a very tender cut when prepared properly. And, in my opinion, it can be just as, if not more flavorful than, other cuts of pork. Typically being a very lean and clean cut throughout with just a hint of fat on the outside, Pork Tenderloin is perfect for taking a marinade, rub, or just a roll in some seasonings prior to cooking. Having said this, I am sure some out there may be asking, “If it is tenderloin, why would I need to marinade it?”
That’s a great question. Allow me to begin to answer that with a
little introduction to Pork Tenderloin.
Generally speaking Pork Tenderloin, in its entirety, is a long lean cut that comes from the interior of the rib section in the region of where pork chops come from; particularly where Sirloin Chops are cut. The full tenderloin is typically round, about 10 inches long, weighs about a pound, and will taper to a blunt point on one end. For those who like to visualize, think of it this way: a Center Cut Pork Chop looks like a miniature “T-Bone” steak with meat on one side of the “T” bone. Sirloin Chops look like a miniature “PorterHouse” steak with meat on both sides of the “T” bone. That little piece of meat on the “interior” of the Sirloin
Chop is Pork Tenderloin.
Several factors have affected the meat industry over the last 40 years to drive once ancillary or cuts destined for the grinder to now be considered “center of the plate” cuts. This is especially true as high end cuts continue to bring outlandish prices and the consumer’s palette becomes more sophisticated. The demand for more reasonably priced cuts that have greater versatility in the kitchen has been a driving force in considering previously disregarded cuts of meat. Other factors include: a more educated consumer, greater regard for food safety, and greater attention to food preparation through the use of celebrities and popular cooking shows.
Different segments of the meat industry have also taken a more active role in developing their herds, flocks, and droves for greater yield while promoting their products and educating the public in continued attempts to stay competitive and not lose market share. Cynical? Perhaps. But let’s face facts, a healthy bottomline is the motivator and driving force behind operating a successful business. Besides keeping the doors open, it keeps people employed, and it keeps investors happy.
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It turns out that Sam Altman, the guy behind ChatGPT, helped create such a test. His big study gave 1,000 low-income people $1,000 per month for three years -- no strings attached. What happened?
Not the great things that were promised. After three years of getting $1,000/month, UBI recipients were actually a little deeper in debt than before. Why? Because they worked less. Their partners did, too. Some recipients talked about starting businesses, but few actually tried it. Most who said they did start a business waited until the third year of the study -- when their free money was about to end.
I’m not surprised. Give people free money, you take away an incentive to work. Incentives matter.
Shaw argues, “We conflate the idea of work with jobs.”
It’s true, people do meaningful work outside jobs. But being paid to do a job does say you’re worth that amount to somebody.
“How much money are you worth to the kid you’re raising?” Shaw replies. “The parent who’s sick that you’re taking care of?” A lot. “But it doesn’t
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address that other people have to work to pay for it.”
Shaw replies, “We pay taxes towards things that are better for our population, for the general welfare. It’s ... something we do as a country.”
“But this would pretty much double it!” I point out. “We already spend almost $2 trillion on welfare programs. You want to add to that?”
Shaw says, no, UBI should “replace existing welfare programs.”
That’s an interesting idea.
“If we were to get rid of unemployment insurance, food stamps, welfare and all the other insane policies we have, and just have a moderate universal basic income,” says Harvard economist Jeffrey Miron, “I think it would be a huge improvement.”
But that will never happen. Anytime anyone tries to cut any government program, people freak out. Imagine trying to cut all welfare.
“The chances politically that will happen are probably zero,” says Miron.
Progressives want to add UBI to already existing programs.
“Adding more programs is insane!” says Miron. “It will make the entire country melt down. The people who will bear the brunt of that will be people who are poor. The rich will move to other countries ... hide their
assets. We will have a debt crisis like nobody’s ever seen before.”
We already have a debt crisis like nobody’s seen before! Let’s not make it worse with a UBI.
Every Tuesday at JohnStossel.com, Stossel posts a new video about the battle between government and freedom.
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(StatePoint) It’s a common misconception that once fall rolls around, perennials simply go dormant and don’t require maintenance until spring. But, fall is actually the perfect time to show perennials love.
In a recent Backyard Smart video, the lawn and garden experts at Exmark give the lowdown on prepping perennials for cold weather so you can enjoy beautiful blooms
come spring. Here’s what to know:
The Benefits of Dividing Perennials: When plants become overcrowded, they compete for essential resources like water, air, and nutrients, which can hinder their growth. Dividing perennials helps distribute plants across your yard, maintaining a healthy size, preventing overcrowding, and reducing the risk of disease.
When to Divide Perennial Plants : Generally, fall’s the best time to divide perennial plants that bloom in spring and summer. (Conversely, spring’s the best time to divide fall-blooming plants.) But if you’re planning on dividing in fall, don’t wait too long! Get outside about four to six weeks before the ground freezes, or else your plants will be in for a rough winter.
Careful! Not every perennial needs to be divided every year. Most need it every three to five years, and some don’t need it at all. Do your research before you begin.
How to Divide Perennials: Make the necessary preparations to ensure your perennials properly take to their new homes. First, thoroughly water your plants a day or two beforehand and cut them back so you can clearly see what you’re dealing with. Then, head out on a cloudy, dry day and get to work.
Dig up plants around the roots and gently lift them out of the ground, knocking away loose dirt and debris. For best results, dig outside the outermost part of plants that water drips from. You can either gently pull apart the
roots with your hands, cut into them with a knife or spade, or use two gardening forks to wedge plants in half. Various perennials have different roots systems, so read up on the best method for the species. You can typically get four to six new sections from a single plant. Just make sure each division has three to five shoots and a substantial, healthy root system. Afterwards, you’re free to plant your new divisions, rearrange existing beds, or share new plants with family or friends!
Water and Cut Back: Even if you’re not dividing your perennials, it’s good to get one last thorough watering in before the first freeze. Leading up to that point, gradually wean perennials from regular watering
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Extend the life of pumpkins by creating crayon-dripped pumpkins rather than carving.
by Melinda Myers
It’s pumpkin season and time to select and decorate pumpkins for your fall display. Keep pumpkins and Jack-o’lanterns looking their best longer with proper selection and care.
Harvest or purchase pumpkins free of holes, cuts, and soft spots for decorating. Damaged fruit tends to rot faster, ruining your fall display. And always carry the fruit cradled in your arms, not by the stem. Once the stem breaks away from the fruit, the pumpkin is more susceptible to rot and its
beauty fades. Store carving pumpkins in a cool location until you are ready to start cutting. Extend the beauty of carved pumpkins by washing them with warm water and letting them dry before making the first cut. Try leaving the top intact and scooping the insides out through a hole in the back. This limits water entering the carved cavity and helps extend the life of your Jack-o’-lantern. Coat the cuts with petroleum jelly or vegetable oil to seal in the moisture and prolong
your display. Take it one step further and use a commercial preservative or peppermint oil to keep your Jack-o’lantern looking its best for as long as possible. Don’t give up when your Jack-o’-lantern begins shriveling. Instead, give it a cold bath to freshen up its appearance. Or put away the knives and break out the paint, beads, decorations, crayons, and your imagination to further extend your pumpkin’s beauty. Turn your pumpkin into a crea -
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A home fire can turn dangerous in a matter of moments. Having a home escape plan can be a critical part of escaping safely. Here are some steps for creating your own.
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), in a typical home fire, you may have as little as two minutes to safely escape from the time the smoke alarm sounds. In those moments, confusion and panic can set in. That’s where an escape plan comes in. Having a plan in place that you’ve practiced can help minimize chaos so you can act quickly.
Every family needs to know exactly what to do and where to go in the event of a fire. Taking time to make a plan and practice it greatly increases the likelihood
that everyone in the household is prepared, no matter what happens.
In honor of Fire Prevention Week (October 6-12), here are the key steps to developing an effective home escape plan.
Make
It
A Family
Affair. Gather together everyone in your household to make the plan. Do a walk-through of your home and find all possible exits and escape routes.
When you’re walking through your home, you should also check that doors and windows can be easily opened and that escape routes are clear of furniture and other obstructions.
Draw A Map. Sketch out the floor plan of your home and include all windows and doors. Mark escape routes in each room. The NFPA recommends that you have at least two ways out of each room. Also,
note where each smoke alarm is located.
Choose An Outside Meeting Spot. This will be where everyone plans on meeting after they’ve escaped. This can be a neighbor’s house, a light pole, a mailbox, a tree—you decide what works best for your family. Just make sure it is a safe distance from your home.
Don’t Forget Smoke Alarms. As part of your plan, install properly working smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside of common sleeping areas, and on every level of your home. Test your alarms monthly and replace your batteries twice a year.
Practice, Practice, Practice. Rehearse fire drills at least twice a year. Try practicing during both daytime and nighttime to make sure everyone can escape quickly and safe-
ly under any circumstance.
If you have children, teach them how to escape on their own in case you can’t help them. Also teach children when and how to emergency dial on a cell phone and how to call 911. Review with them regularly.
Finally, once you’re out, stay out! Never go back in a burning building and don’t stop for belongings on the way out. If someone is missing, let the emergency dispatcher know when you call from your safe meeting place. With fire emergencies offering little time to react, a well-planned and well-rehearsed strategy can be the difference between life and death. By taking these steps, you are not only protecting your household but also helping first responders focus on the emergency at hand.
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(StatePoint) Adding an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) to your property can increase the value of your home, become a source of rental income, or help you expand your living space for your adult children or parents. If you don’t know what an ADU is, you’re in good company. A 2023 Freddie Mac survey found that 71% of respondents were unfamiliar with the concept. ADUs are often known as in-law apartments, granny flats, carriage houses or secondary suites. According to Freddie Mac, here’s why investing in adding an ADU may be worth it:
The Basics: An ADU is a smaller, independent residential structure built on the same lot as a single-family home. To qualify as an ADU, the additional living area needs to include a kitchen, bathroom and separate entrance. Common examples include a dwelling over a detached or attached garage, a suite above the main floor of the home, a basement apartment, or a detached structure such as a guesthouse or backyard cottage.
The Benefits : Building an ADU on your property may contribute to the supply of affordable housing in your area, but it also has a wealth of benefits for you, the homeowner. It can
boost the value of your home by as much as 35%, and become a potential source of extra income if you rent your ADU to a tenant. An ADU can also make for a great home office, guest house or workshop, or be a good solution if your adult children are returning to live with you, or you are the caretaker to aging or disabled relatives.
Eligibility: Before adding an ADU to your home, you will need to learn about the zoning codes that apply to your property. Ordinances and policies vary by location and change frequently. Make sure you understand any federal, state or local laws involved with renting your ADU. Discussing this with an attorney is one option.
To find your zoning code, check your local government’s website or reach out to your local zoning or building
ture, movie character, pet, or fun object. You’ll find lots of creative inspiration in magazines and online.
Don’t worry if you have limited artistic ability. Create a multicolored crayon-dripped pumpkin. Wipe the pumpkin’s surface clean and allow it to dry before you start decorating. Remove the labels from the crayons and break them in half if needed.
Glue the crayons to the top of the pumpkin to prevent them from rolling off while you work. Place one end of the crayon against the stem and the other end pointed away from the center of the pumpkin.
Cover your work surface and use your hair dryer to melt the crayons so they drip down the sides of the pumpkin, creating a colorful waxy covering. A high heat setting will speed
up the process but may make a bigger mess by splashing the melted wax all over the table.
To further dress up your landscape consider converting a few pumpkins into fall planters. Remove the top. Cut a hole large enough to accommodate the pot you’ll be inserting. Remove the seeds and flesh, cut a few drainage holes in the bottom, and then set a pot of pansies, asters, mums, or ornamental peppers inside. Or plant the flowers directly in the pumpkin planter filled with potting soil. When your
pumpkins start to rot, move them, plants and all, to the compost pile. They will break down into a wonderful soil amendment for next year’s garden.
Melinda Myers has written over 20 gardening books, including Midwest Gardener’s Handbook, 2nd Edition and Small Space Gardening. She hosts The Great Courses “How to Grow Anything” instant video and DVD series and the nationally syndicated Melinda’s Garden Moment radio program. Myers’ website is www. MelindaMyers.com.
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to monthly watering throughout fall.
The general rule of thumb is to cut perennials back once they start to fade. However, there are exceptions. Some perennials should be left alone.
Make sure you know what’s in your garden before beginning.
Feeding and Mulching : Once plants are situated, it’s time to layer up. Clear off old mulch so that the soil is exposed, and remove any weeds or grass peeking through.
Then, spread on a 1-2inch thick compost layer, followed by an equally thick mulch layer. The compost will gradually break down and release nutrients, promoting better root growth, better soil pH and hardier plants come spring. The mulch provides insulation while pro -
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isting ADU. The good news is that you don’t necessarily need to pay the expenses upfront. There are loans designed to help you pay for improvements to your home. For example, Freddie Mac CHOICERenovation is a financing solution that can provide you with funding to add an ADU on your property.
Speak with your lender about the financing options available to you and which may best suit your needs.
To learn more about home equity and renovating your home, visit My Home by Freddie Mac.
Whether you’re look-
tecting soil from erosion and compaction.
Be on the Lookout: Cold weather doesn’t necessarily mean pests take a break from making a meal of plants. Many—such as slugs—will chow down on anything your garden has to offer, so stay attentive! Before mulching, lay down slug bait to send them packing.
To view the video, visit Exmark’s Backyard Life, a multimedia destination that provides tips on everything from gardening to outdoor hosting at backyard.exmark. com.
“Perennials make every garden pop, providing beautiful blooms year after year. Spend some time this fall making your springtime even brighter,” says Jamie Briggs, director of marketing at Exmark.
ing for a way to increase your property value or create a living space for a loved one, adding an ADU can be a rewarding investment. While navigating zoning laws, renovation budgets and landlord responsibilities may seem daunting, there are many resources available to guide you through the process.
that Monroe rode in, just not when the President was also a passenger.
The year 1817 seems to have had special significance as a time of change in the nation. The 1812 war with Great Britain, which apparently wasn’t a popular one in New England, had come to an end, as had the popularity of the Federalist Party, which had prominent New England leaders. President Monroe, like the first of our presidents, George Washington, was not in favor of party politics and his New England tour just a few months after beginning his presidency, was considered one of trying to promote peace with those who had opposed him. James Monroe not only rode the stagecoach like many of the “common people” did, he also dressed like them, apparently intending to have his journey be a low-keyed one, but the people were not about to let that happen, as crowds seemed to greet him wherever he went. But before the new president set foot
in New Hampshire he visited Massachusetts and made an historic speech in Boston, historic because of who was there and how the press perceived the significance of his speech as bringing to the nation “an era of good feeling.”
George Washington had made a similar trip in the year 1789 in his quest to get out among the people, and he made his arrival at Portsmouth, New Hampshire around dusk on October 31st.
The first President was reported to have spent four nights at Portsmouth, a little longer
than Monroe stayed 28 years afterwards, but Monroe stopped there twice.
The President arrived in Portsmouth at about 7 o’clock on July 12, 1817. According to the report at that time he had been met in Greenland by a committee chosen to make the arrangements for his visit, people on horseback and in carriages, and a company of cavalry from the 15th Regiment. Lines of people lined the streets as the President entered Portsmouth, bells were rung, students from schools were placed at special places along
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the streets to welcome the President. Monroe stayed at Portsmouth overnight and, on the next day, which was Sunday, attended two church services in the city, being at St. John’s Church in the morning and at the North Church in the afternoon. His visit to Portsmouth included visists to the harbor, forts, and the Navy Yard. On Tuesday morning he left Portsmouth to visit Portland and enjoy an elaborate reception in Westbrook.
On the 17th of July the President crossed the border back into New Hampshire where he was met by the organizing Committee, Marshals and a select escort. Speeches seemed to be the order of the day and a Mr. Durell, speaking on behalf of the assembly, told Monroe that he conferred an additional honor upon New Hampshire... “by this day re-entering the first State upon the records of our union.”
S. Putnam Waldo’s 1820 account of the president’s tour states, “The President was then escorted by the principal inhabitants of Dover, a part of Capt. Lyman’s troop from Rochester and Milton, ....and a great cavalcade of citizens to this town.”
President explaining that he would not be able to join him during his travels through New Hampshire, or have him visit at his residence because, he wrote, “I am still confined to my chamber and bed, by an attack of typhus fever...”
So President Monroe left Dover on July 18th and arrived in Concord on the same day where Thomas Thompson, the Chairman of their Committee to welcome the President greeted him with a short speech, saying, “A new era, we trust, is commencing.”
The President responded, and later, at dinner, gave a toast to the town, saying, “The town of Concord- May its inhabitants continue to flourish and prosper.”
clouded with dust, but the President of the United States rode on horseback as crowds of people welcomed him.
A line of people extended across the college green, .. “composed of officers and Students of the Literary Institution, Rev. Clergy, private citizens, among whom were several strangers of distinction, and a beautiful group of young misses and masters, fancifully ornamented with garlands of evergreens and roses.”
A Mr. Atkinson made a speech addressed to the President on behalf of “the inhabitants of the ancient town of Dover, expressing their appreciation to be able to have within their borders a personage so distinguished.” The President responded with his own speech as he seemed to do at each official greeting he received along his journey. The governor of New Hampshire, William Plumer, wrote a letter to the
The President and his suite, we are told, “left Concord early on the 21st, travelled with great rapidity, and arrived at Lebanon at 4 o’clock, P.M. where he was met by the Committee of Arrangements for Hanover, and the adjacent towns.”
At Lebanon Monroe left his carriage and rode on horseback through the village as military units and a great number of private citizens greeted him. He approached Dartmouth at around six o’clock and was greeted with the roar of cannon. The road to Dartmouth was
The speeches of mutual admiration were given at Dartmouth and President Monroe visited Mrs. Wheelock, the wife of the school’s founder. She was living at Trenton, New Jersey during the Revolutionary war when a young soldier, James Monroe, was injured in battle, and Mrs. Wheelock had helped to care for him at that time.
The President was also said to have been received by a Shaking Quaker at Enfield, N.H., an Elder, who approached the President and said, “I James Goodrich, welcome James Monroe to our habitation.”
Monroe crossed over the Connecticut River on July 23rd to continue his tour in Vermont, spreading goodwill.
some ways. As a teenager I began using drugs and alcohol. By the time I was nineteen, I was a full-blown daily drinker, and my life reflected all the worst things you can imagine as a result of that. Eventually, through legal troubles and just being beaten down, I was able to get sober early in 1993. I found sobriety extremely difficult for several years. Not so much the staying sober part, but the living that way part. I had no idea who I was, what I liked, or how to function normally as an adult. Thanks to the help of a twelve-step program and years of therapy I eventually began feeling more normal. I never really gave up fishing throughout my drinking and early recovery. As time went on, I began to realize that one of the few times I never thought about drinking was while I was fishing. I began to fish more often and even started thinking about a childhood dream I had of being a hunting and fishing guide. One of the keystones of 12 step recovery is the constant thought of others. You can’t fully think about yourself and someone else at the same time. Thinking about myself was what always got me into trouble. In 2006 I took the test to receive my guide license and began guiding. It turns out that guiding is a great way to get outside myself and think about others. I didn’t just want to be a guide though, I wanted to be a good one. I became a student of the guiding industry and latched onto some of New Hampshire’s best guides. I was like a
Guiding fishing clients has offered Tim a calm he once never thought was possible.
sponge, not just listening to them, but observing them and how they interacted with the public and other guides. Between that and the experience I was gaining on my own, I began to formulate a way of guiding that has proven very successful for me, and it all centers around my constant though of my clients and how to best meet their needs. So far it has been a winning approach. I’m not the best fisherman on the lake, but I like to think I’m a darn good one. Most days, the fishing part of guiding is the easiest. Constantly thinking about my clients’ wants and needs has not only got me out of myself, but it has also taught me a ton about people. Guiding is a constant reminder that most of us aren’t so different, regardless of our economic or political differences. The people have become my fa -
time licensed professional fishing guide on Lake Winnipesaukee. He owns and operates Tim Moore Outdoors, LLC. He is a member of the New England Outdoors Writers Association, and the producer of TMO Fishing on YouTube and the Hooked with TMO Fishing Podcast. Visit www.TimMooreOutdoors.com for more information.
vorite part of being a fishing guide. My job is customer service based. There was a day when I would have laughed in your face if you told me that someday I would enjoy working with people. In January of 2016 I took the plunge and became a full-time year-round fishing guide. It hasn’t been easy. There have been some lean and stressful years, but it’s the best job I’ve ever had. I can’t imagine doing anything else. It feels like every day that I go to work I’m not only earning a living, but I’m helping others and actively participating in my own recovery. I enjoy meeting and being nice to people, and I get to do it in a place I love…Lake Winnipesaukee. So, who am I? I’m a recovering alcoholic, a husband, a father, a grandfather, a fishing guide, and a whole lot more.
Tim Moore is a full-
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They were not the fancy-colored male blackthroated blue warblers that we would see in a field guide with dark blue head and back, black throats and bright white bellies. These birds were drably colored and nondescript other than the tell-tale white markings on the wings.
The experience reminded me that we shouldn’t make assumptions when it comes to birdwatching. The easy assumption would have been to identify those birds as golden-crowned king -
lets and move on, but in this case, I would have been wrong. Similar to last week’s column that featured a photograph of a male scarlet tanager in its yellow fall plumage, this was a good lesson in plumage differences depending upon season and sex. In the case of black-throated blue warblers, males retain their spring-like plumage in the fall, but that plumage differs greatly from that of females. Many other warblers and songbirds, however, look very different in the fall than in the spring.
Throw in the fact that many of the birds passing through New England in the fall are first-year birds that have not attained adult plumage yet, and identifying birds can be quite the challenge for birdwatchers of all levels.
It is interesting to note that most of the confusion and challenge of fall birdwatching is due to migrating songbirds, such as warblers, tanagers, grosbeaks and buntings. Most of our year-round birds look the same or similar regardless of season or sex. There is a little confusion in identifying chickadees, titmice, nuthatches, blue Jays, and woodpeckers.
There are exceptions, of course. Male and female cardinals have different plumages, and distinguishing first-year cardinals of either sex from female cardinals can be tricky. A good look at the bill usually offers a pretty good hint. Firstyear cardinals have dull bills and adult female cardinals have brightly colored bills.
Goldfinches are also
year-round birds in New England, and they do not look the same in the winter as they do in the summer. Gone in the winter is the bright yellow plumage that the male shows off during the breeding season. Those eye-catching feathers have been replaced with dully colored ones.
Fall migration may be beyond its peak for the year, but unlike the spring migration that is fairly condensed, the fall migration stretches on for a much longer time period. Even after the songbirds have mostly flown south of New England, the fall duck migration continues. The ducks will remain until the water freezes or even continue into next spring on waters that remain open throughout the winter. Yes, the fall migration can be challenging and even frustrating at times. But it’s also a time to say goodbye to our migrating songbirds until next spring and rekindle our appreciation for our year-round birds that will carry us through the winter.
ROAST PORK TENDERLOIN
YIELD: 4-6 Servings TIME:40-45 Minutes
INGREDIENTS
2 Whole fresh Pork Tenderloins
2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
3 Tbsp. Brown Sugar
1 tsp. Garlic granulated
¼ tp. Onion Powder
½ tsp. Paprika (smoked or regular)
½ tsp. Poultry Seasoning
PREPARATION
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Remove Pork Tenderloins from their package and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Combine Brown Sugar and the spices in a bowl to create a rub.
- Coat both tenderloins with olive oil.
- Coat each tenderloin with the rub mix and place them side by side in a 9X13 baking dish.
- Bake for about 25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees. Let rest in the pan for 3 to 5 minutes before plating for service.
ness and a decrease in pork consumption. Too, old preparation methods refused to go away. People were still cooking pork until it was dry as shoe leather, burnt to a cinder, or just generally lacking flavor and appeal. Pork was also losing market share to chicken and its perceived healthier benefits. But the pork industry was making improvements. Production methods focused on better swine health, more nutritious food sources( grains rather than garbage), and with more attention to production for increased yields per animal, the pork industry set its sights on going head to head with that other white meat.
That’s right, in 1987
The National Pork Board began an ad campaign with the now famous tagline “The Other White Meat” to dispel consumer misconception of pork’s presumed negative health effects. According to the National Pork Producers website porkcheckoff.org, a survey conducted
by Northwestern University in 2000 identified “The Other White Meat” slogan as being one of the five most recognized taglines in contemporary advertising history. By 2006 the USDA presented findings indicating that pork produced in 2006 was leaner than pork produced 15 years prior (in 1991).
Pork Tenderloin during this time period specifically, was found to be 16% lower in total fat and 27% lower in saturated fat when compared to chicken.
So why marinade or season Pork Tenderloin? Being a very lean and tender cut, from a region that does not have much fat, the inside of the rib near the back bone, Pork Tenderloin has a neutral flavor, making it ideal for adding a flavor to.
A blank canvas that awaits your creativity and no harsh acids are needed to break down tissue or tenderize it. You are just adding flavor.
While some people prefer to soak their Pork Tenderloin in a complex mixture of sauces and herbs, I
have found that even something as simple as brown sugar, paprika, and garlic powder rubbed onto the surface just before going into the oven is enough to create a delicious meal. Or perhaps just cutting the Tenderloin on the bias into medallions and searing it in a hot skillet of olive oil finished with salt and pepper and rosemary will be more to your liking?
Several producers also offer Pork Tenderloin in a variety of flavor profiles. However, when you compare these prepackaged, presoaked, prepared items with who knows what in them to the cost of a twin pack of fresh tenderloins you quickly realize that you are paying nearly double for half. Whole fresh Pork Tenderloins is the better option. With a zipper lock bag and the ingredients of your choice, you can create your own flavor profile while knowing what went into the bag, and at nearly half the cost of what you pay in the store.
Whether you combine ingredients for a
marinade or just roll it in a delicious mix of spices and seasonings before you place it in the oven, you owe it to yourself and those you share the table with to
try Pork Tenderloin.
Regardless of how it is served, marinated or rubbed and roasted, or lightly seasoned, sliced, and seared in a skillet, I encourage you
to be creative and try Pork Tenderloin. I do not think you will be disappointed with this Simple Feast. Enjoy!
FEAST from 11
(L) Fresh, raw Pork Tenderloins in a 9x13 baking dish prior to seasoning. (R) The lightly seasoned finished product at the table (one was served)
METZLER from 7 Turkish divide, Cyprus is a well rated democracy. So too for the Marshall Islands in the Pacific.
reasonably democratic. Benin, Gambia, and Kenya, as listed by Freedom House, the respected human rights monitor, as “partly free.” The others Democratic Republic of the Congo and Ethiopia, among the most conflict ridden states on the African continent not surprisingly rate as “Not Free” countries.
Asia-Pacific States; This got interesting with six countries vying for five seats. The five new members among them Cyprus, Marshall Islands, Qatar, South Korea and Thailand. First off though Cyprus is a Mediterranean island and a member of the European Union, it’s included in the Asian group. Go figure. The good news is despite the island’s Greco/
Two Arab countries were competing; Qatar and Saudi Arabia. While Qatar though famously wealthy has a poor human rights record of 25 out of 100 and thus is listed as as “Not Free” Saudi Arabia ranks even lower with a 8 out of 100 and is equally “Not Free.” Not surprisingly, Saudi Arabia lost the vote. There were considerable behind the scenes political maneuvers to block the Saudis.
As importantly both South Korea, a prosperous East Asian state ranks 83 out of 100 and is highly ranked as “Free” while Thailand, a Southeast Asian Kingdom is listed a “Partly Free with a rating of 36 out of 100
by Freedom House. Eastern European States; here there were two openings and two winners. Czechia, AKA Czech Republic, is a richly deserving European democracy ranking 93 out of 100! Impressive for a country which during the former communist era was one of the most repressive regimes. North Macedonia, a part of former Yugoslavia is listed as “Partly Free” with a score of 67.
Latin America/Caribbean States; Three countries vying for three seats in another closed slate; Bolivia, Colombia and Mexico. The multiethnic South American state of Bolivia remains “Partly Free” with a score of 66 out of 100. Colombia on the other hand has faced years of left wing insurgency and
narco trafficking; the country has politically stabilized to a point and is listed as “Free” with a rating of 70. Mexico though rated as “Partly Free “ with a score of 60 faces deepening erosion of democracy and escalation of violent drug and people smuggling cartels into the USA. Western European and Others; Another closed slate, pick three out of three. In this case Iceland, Spain and Switzerland. But while all three countries rank as “Free” and fully democratic, there’s a wild card here. The United States was entitled to run again this year thus extending its current three year tenure on the Council. But surprisingly the Biden Administration chose not to run, the quiet concern being
that given Washington’s alleged closeness to Israel, there would be a political backlash over Gaza and the U.S. may not get re-elected. Not surprisingly, Spain’s Leftist government is a strong partisan of the “Palestinian cause.”
According to Hillel Neuer of the Swiss based advocacy group UN Watch, who uses its own ratings methodology on civil and human rights, “Currently approximately two-thirds of the UNHRC members are non-democracies.” He added, “When the UN’s highest human rights body becomes a case of the foxes guarding the henhouse, the world’s victim’s suffer.”
And here’s the ludicrous paradox. Having seen many Council proceeding in Geneva
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him contact me and let me know if he knew of Planned Parenthood’s racist and Nazi roots. I won’t hold my breath. But I do encourage voters in the area to call his office and ask him to officially renounce this racist, anti-Semitic, and anti-Christian organization. His D.C. office number is 202225-5456.
I have done my research on this subject including visiting Harvard University’s Medical School Library which houses the papers of Dr. Clarence Gamble where I found and published the correspondence between Gamble and Sanger. It included letters about the “Negro Project” who funded it, and where it was being implemented. The U.S. Government’s National Institute of Health has a scholarship program named after the man who funded the “Negro Project.” Readers who would like a free PDF version of my book “The Racist Roots of Planned Parenthood And Its Legacy of Death,” may get one by E-mailing me at campconstitution1@gmail.com.
Hal Shurtleff Alton, NH.
would mitigate the effects of sin and grant them a wonderful, safe, productive and pleasant environment for life. I also promised them that if they fail to honor me as God and obey me, that I would bring terrible destruction until they would “perish from the good land the LORD is giving you.” (Deuteronomy 11:17). History records their foolish decision.
As you face your future, as individuals as well as nationally and internationally, keep all that I have spoken in mind. Behind all the affairs of the world, including weather patterns, I am God. Walk with me, obey me, receive my son Jesus’ sacrificial payment for your sins and maximize life in a dying world. Then, after your death, enjoy the eternal life that I will give when you stand in my presence.
I love you, God
These letters are written by Rev. Dr. Sam Hollo of Alton, NH
er, I know that I have the economic solutions and ideas to help New Hampshire, which makes career politicians and lobbyists in Washington so afraid of my bold, economic vision for America.
Russell Prescott, a New Hampshire native, grew up in Exeter and currently lives in Kingston with his wife of 42 years. A 30-year engineer, he holds several patents for removing toxins from NH drinking water. He is also the owner of R.E. Prescott Company, a multi-generation NH small business, and has served our state as a State Senator and Executive Councilor for several terms. Prescott is the Republican nominee for Congress in NH-01.
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