Concert/Info: 來自莫札特故鄉 創新演奏抵台擺饗宴
Music concert info in Taipei...
來自莫札特故鄉 創新演奏抵台擺饗宴
【文／陳嘉寧】
台北市立交響樂團公布新樂季節目，包括公演兩部莫札特歌劇，今年6月，范克萊本金牌得主歐嘉肯恩應邀合作柴可夫斯基第一號鋼琴協奏曲，是年度主力節目。
北市交團長徐家駒指出，北市交遴選出音樂總監李格悌，團員評價甚高，尤其將絃樂部帶向另一座高峰，不過他也說，北市交隸屬台北市文化局，在預算統刪的情況下，團員人事費用居高不下，相形排擠了樂團開拓新節目、外聘音樂家的機會，團方難以有更開闊性的作為。
今年北市交祭出「唐喬望尼」、「魔笛」兩檔歌劇，並且強調「回歸古典」，頗有向友團NSO的「導演歌劇」路線嗆聲的味道，北市交希望讓首次接觸歌劇的民眾，先窺得兩部歌劇的原貌。
新樂季首先登場的是2月22日的「親子音樂會」，共午、晚兩場，將邀請張佳韻指揮，下午場開放台北市各國中免費登記入場。
今年上半年，市交場次共10場定期、12場社區以及2場露天音樂會，另外還有22場校園推廣的「育藝深遠專案」，專為國小五年級學生安排。有興趣者可洽：（02）25786731轉706、726。
【2006/01/24 聯合報】
HuaLien trip - great place in Taiwan
The hotel or vacation resort we checked in is called "Li-Shong-Da-Dee" (Hualien Marriott Promisedland ).
I have to admit the hotel is a charm - it's got man-made scene/gardens, swimming pool, etc.
I think this is the URL link to the resoirt,
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g297907-d589498-Reviews-Hualien_Marriott_Promisedland-Hualien.htmlHere is a link to see bunch of photo of the resort.
We also got some of our own as followed;
Kids are having fun at the HuaLien's SeaWorld Park - similar to the SearWorld park in the states... a smaller scale and yet packed with tons of Fun for the kids!!
Riding a boat in the resort can be lots of fun as we traversed thru the river - man-made river. This reminds me of San Antonio's RiverWalk. :)
Pesticides in Produce
Surprise! Surprise? Or maybe not...
http://www.foodnews.org/reportcard.phpMost Contaminated: The Dirty Dozen
Consistent with two previous EWG investigations, fruits topped the list of the consistently most contaminated fruits and vegetables, with eight of the 12 most contaminated foods. Among the top six were four fruits, with peaches leading the list, then strawberries, apples and nectarines. Pears, cherries, red raspberries, and imported grapes were the other four fruits in the top 12.
Among these eight fruits:
Nectarines had the highest percentage of samples test positive for pesticides (97.3 percent), followed by pears (94.4 percent) and peaches (93.7 percent).
Nectarines also had the highest likelihood of multiple pesticides on a single sample — 85.3 percent had two or more pesticide residues — followed by peaches (79.9 percent) and cherries (75.8 percent).
Peaches and raspberries had the most pesticides detected on a single sample with nine pesticides on a single sample, followed by strawberries and apples, where eight pesticides were found on a single sample.
Peaches had the most pesticides overall with some combination of up to 45 pesticides found on the samples tested, followed by raspberries with 39 pesticides and apples and strawberries, both with 36.
Spinach, celery, potatoes, and sweet bell peppers are the vegetables most likely to expose consumers to pesticides.
Among these four vegetables:
Celery had the highest of percentage of samples test positive for pesticides (94.5 percent), followed by spinach (83.4 percent) and potatoes (79.3 percent).
Celery also had the highest likelihood of multiple pesticides on a single vegetable (78 percent of samples), followed by spinach (51.8 percent) and sweet bell peppers (48.5 percent).
Spinach was the vegetable with the most pesticides detected on a single sample (10 found on one sample), followed by celery and sweet bell peppers (both with nine).
Sweet bell peppers were the vegetable with the most pesticides overall with 39, followed by spinach at 36 and celery and potatoes, both with 29.
祝大家狗年春节好！新年吉祥！
OK... 祝大家狗年春节好！新年吉祥！
Eat smart!
Sharing an e-mail from my PurplePill newsletter: :)
Potato Salmon Touchdown Chowder
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion (optional)*
• 1 cup sliced celery
• 1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper (optional)*
• 1 1/2 cups chopped carrots• 3 cups peeled and chopped red potatoes
• 1 1/2 cups frozen whole-kernel corn
• 1/2 cup frozen petite peas 
• 3 chicken bouillon cubes
• 4 cups boiling water
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp dried dill• 1/4 tsp marjoram
• 1 lb fresh skinless salmon fillets
• 2 tbsp cornstarch• 2 cups nonfat skim milk
Nutrient content per serving:
Total calories: 411
Protein: 33g
Carbohydrate: 50g
Fat: 10gCalories from fat: 21%
Saturated fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 64mgSodium: 1180mg
Fiber: 6g
In a large saucepan with a lid, on medium-high heat, add olive oil, onion (optional)*, celery, and red bell peppers (optional)*. Sauté 2 to 3 minutes until vegetables are tender. Add carrots, potatoes, corn, peas, bouillon cubes, boiling water, salt, dill, and marjoram. Cook covered over medium-low heat about 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Meanwhile, rinse salmon fillets. In a large saucepan, bring to a boil an adequate amount of water to cover salmon for poaching. Add salmon. When the water begins to boil again, reduce heat. Simmer covered for 6 to 8 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork. Remove from pan; discard poaching water. Flake salmon into small pieces. Set aside. Stir together cornstarch and milk and add to cooked potato mixture. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in poached salmon. Heat chowder thoroughly. Serve with whole-grain rolls or crackers. Makes 4 servings.
*This ingredient is optional since it may be a GERD trigger.
State of the union address, 2006
President's state of union address:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/02/20060201-5.htmlTranscript:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/stateoftheunion/2006/Concerning energy, here is some excerpts,
"Keeping America competitive requires affordable energy. And here we have a serious problem: America is addicted to oil, which is often imported from unstable parts of the world. The best way to break this addiction is through technology. Since 2001, we have spent nearly $10 billion to develop cleaner, cheaper, and more reliable alternative energy sources -- and we are on the threshold of incredible advances.
So tonight, I announce the
Advanced Energy Initiative -- a 22-percent increase in clean-energy research -- at the Department of Energy, to push for breakthroughs in two vital areas. To change how we power our homes and offices, we will invest more in zero-emission coal-fired plants, revolutionary solar and wind technologies, and clean, safe nuclear energy. (Applause.) "
No mentioning of Corn Fuel Ethanol ?
Corn Fuel Ethanol page:
http://www.ontariocorn.org/ethanol/ethahome.htmlAn interesting link on how much ethanol needed in order to drive across the country?
http://science.howstuffworks.com/question707.htmGiven the oil/gas price today,
you'd wonder how USA is planning to win the auto sales war?
See an article at
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story.asp?siteid=mktw&dist=nwhpm&guid=%7B7B18E9E9%2D5BCD%2D4871%2D994F%2D83A257FB3A22%7D"Sales at Toyota, Honda surge
Toyota Motor Corp. (
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posted a 14% jump to 160,625 vehicles from 140,954.
The Toyota division posted sales of 140,967, a 14.9% rise from 122,706 in the same month last year; while the Lexus division saw sales rise 7.7%, to 19,658 from 18,248.
"The year's off to a respectable start, with hybrids and fuel-efficient vehicles leading the way," said Jim Press, head of Toyota Motor Sales. "January's bright job-market outlook and the uptick in consumer confidence bode well for the industry, as do signs the economy has bounced back from the Gulf Coast hurricanes."
Honda Motor Co. (
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said U.S. sales surged 20.7% in January to 98,394 vehicles from 81,504. Sales of cars jumped by 24.9% year-over-year, while trucks gained 15.3%. The Honda division rose 24.4%; Acura sales, meanwhile, added 2.3%.
Nissan North America (%) , however, turned in a decline. Sales fell almost 1% to 75,891 vehicles from 76,584. Cars rose 2.4%, while trucks fell 4.2%. The automaker saw sales in its Nissan brand division edge down 0.1% year-over-year, while sales in its Infiniti division dropped 7.5%.
BMW Group (
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news,
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profile) said U.S. sales rose 12% in January, to 22,218 from 19,764. BMW brand sales rose 14%, to 19,274 from 16,847, while sales of its Mini brand edged higher, to 2,944 from 2,917.
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