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An amusing idea is beginning to take hold among the country's leading economic thinkers.
If the Republicans in Congress are really irresponsible and outrageous enough to hold the reputation and economy of the United States of America hostage to win a few re-election points, then perhaps the appropriate response is for the Treasury to save the country by minting a "trillion-dollar coin."
If you're like most people, you'll jump to the wrong conclusion when you hear about this "trillion-dollar coin."
You'll think that the "trillion dollar coin" is just another way for the government to print money out of thin air to pay for spending we can't afford.
But that's actually not what the "trillion-dollar coin" idea is.
The "trillion-dollar coin" is just a legal gimmick that responsible people in the U.S. government might use to enable the country to pay bills and honor prior commitments ... without relying on a group of selfish, irresponsible people in Congress to first raise the debt ceiling first.
Basically, the "trillion-dollar coin" would just allow the Treasury, which pays the country's bills, to keep writing checks regardless of what Congress does with the debt ceiling.
And then the hundreds of millions of other reasonable, responsible people in the country can go on about their business until the folks in Congress finally grow up enough to address our budget problem like adults.
Business Insider editor Joe Weisenthal, one of the main proponents of the "trillion dollar coin," explains in detail here how the mechanism would work. He also debunks some of the myths that have sprung up around the coin, including the idea that it would cause instant hyper-inflation.
To be clear:
The "trillion-dollar coin" is a ridiculous idea.
It is an absurd legal gimmick that would ordinarily be the furthest thing from the minds of serious, responsible people who have been elected to lead this country through a challenging period.
But the problem is that some of the people who have been elected to lead this country have revealed themselves to be unserious, irresponsible people.
By threatening to turn the United States of America into a deadbeat nation that refuses to pay its bills.
That's right.
A handful of Republicans in Congress are threatening to refuse to allow the United States Of America to pay the bills and fulfill commitments that the United States Of America has already promised to pay and fulfill.
Not because the United States of America can't pay these bills.
Just because this handful of Republicans don't want the United States of America to pay these bills.
In other words, a handful of Republicans in Congress are threatening to turn one of the most financially respected and responsible countries in the world into the equivalent of, say, Zimbabwe.
Why are these Republicans threatening to do this?
Because the Republicans, rightly, point out that the United States Of America is currently spending way more than it takes in and that this behavior cannot go on indefinitely.
On that point, the Republicans are being clear-eyed, reasonable, and responsible. And clear-eyed Democrats agree with them.
But then the question becomes "how should the United States address its long-term budget challenge?"... and that's where politics comes in. And the Republican view is that it should be their way or Armageddon.
The Republicans want the United States to cut spending on government programs that provide money, health care, and food to poorer and older Americans.
And they want that spending cut now.
And if that spending isn't cut now, well, then, the Republicans will just throw the United States Of America into default.
That is not a reasonable or responsible position. It's an outrageous and irresponsible position. But this country has become so polarized and dysfunctional that it's actually being treated as a reasonable position by many responsible people who should know better.
Importantly, this country does have a long-term budget problem, and that problem is going to require discipline, hard choices, and economic growth to solve. Those hard choices are going to include reducing the growth of some popular government spending programs, as well as the increase in some unpopular taxes. And the United States government absolutely, positively has to begin to make these hard choices in the next couple of years, or the U.S. really is going to become Zimbabwe.
But these hard choices should be made responsibly, by serious, reasonable people. They should not be made by threatening to put the country into default — or, for that matter, by minting trillion-dollar coins.
If the Republicans persist in their irresponsible, outrageous threat to hold the whole country hostage, reasonable people will have a choice:
* They will have to accede to the Republicans' demands (which, it is only a little stretch to say, is akin to negotiating with domestic economic terrorists),
* They will have to fight outrageous tactics with an outrageous tactic of their own.
Minting a "trillion-dollar coin" is one of those potential outrageous tactics. And it is actually now being discussed by serious people as a way to keep moving the country forward.
The other potential tactic, which is far more reasonable, is for President Obama to follow President Clinton's suggestion and just issue an executive order declaring that of course the United States will pay its bills and honor its commitments and give the Treasury the authority to do that.
Yes, the Republicans might scream that this is illegal.
And they might take the President to court.
But the President will probably have a good legal argument of his own, which is that, when a group of selfish, irresponsible people threaten to hold the entire country hostage to advance their own agenda, emergency measures are justified.
We have big economic and budget challenges in this country, and we need to solve them. But we need to solve them like adults, not children. Threatening to put the United States of America into default just to score political points is not an adult tactic. It is a playground tactic. And if the only way to defeat that tactic is for a responsible adult to declare a state of emergency, then so be it.
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Peter Copping has created something of a stir by asking Inez & Vinoodh to create a short film revealing the Nina Ricci woman and the brand's Spring/Summer 2012. This is a sensational departure from the house's more classic and unobtrusive tradition. I had heard a rumour about this collaboration a while ago and was thrilled to discover last night that it had materialized. Most people who know anything about Inez & Vinoodh are familiar with their powerful imagery and unique genius, which make them credible to a contemporary and frequently avant-garde audience. Their formula does not belong to the more standard photography idiom. So much so that I found myself wondering whether it would impinge on Nina Ricci's more conventional philosophy. Well, my concerns evaporated as soon as I watched the video. It is one of the most captivating fashion stories I have seen recently. Utterly vibrant and incredibly current, Inez & Vinoodh have created a hypnotically enthralling game of images. What originally came across as a very bold choice on the part of Peter Copping now seems the most logical strategy: this relationship has added a new layer to the Nina Ricci woman, made her more intense, sensual and mysterious. Under the direction of Inez & Vinoodh, Raquel Zimmermann has a haunting and unnerving presence. She moves to the beat of an intriguing choreography, surrounded by shadows and enigma, and rivets our attention with her beauty and the way she wears the clothes. The staccato filmic effects are equally fascinating and highlight the underlying dark narrative.
I absolutely love this film. It is a shrewd move on the part of Peter Copping!
Short film courtesy of Nina Ricci and Inez & Vinoodh
Nina Ricci and Inez & Vinoodh
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- Pierre-Jean said...
J'en ai parlé moi aussi sur le blog... le film est intéressant mais pour le moment ce n'est que le making-off.
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Video: Learning to Roll with Dane Jackson
Check out this super succinct whitewater rolling instructional video posted by Dane Jackson. Five phases from zero to hero roller.
Jackson Kayak Unveils Three New Whitewater Models at Outdoor Retailer
Jackson Kayak will formally unveil two new whitewater kayaks and a Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Salt Lake City, Utah. Jackson Kayak's new Star series, now production ready, the groundbreaking Karma creek boats alongside the new SUPerCHARGER Stand Up Paddleboard were designed and manufactured at the company's factory in Sparta, Tenn., and will be on full display throughout the expo.
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For the latest line of kayaks, Jackson Kayak returned to the successful partnership in design of David Knight and Eric "EJ" Jackson to produce a full upgrade to their leading freestyle Star series as well as adding depth to the creek/river running line leaning on the success of the 2012 Zen hull design with added creek-savvy innovation. Leading designer Tony Lee teamed with whitewater industry veteran Ken "Hobie"Hoeve to bring Jackson Kayak to a new stage in river craft with his introduction of the SUPerCHARGER, a SUP designed for running rivers and whitewater play.
Kayak: Star Series
Ready for World Championships Freestyle Kayak- Three sizes, like our past Star series, Star, All-Star, Super Star. Going for more user friendly than the Rock Stars but super high performance. Main differences from past 2010 All-Star, or 2012 Rock Star will be having a longer boat, again, with some of the benefits being slicier smoother feel, but still huge loops and aerial moves. Visual will be a very sexy boat, less stubby. The Stars will focus on lighter weight, fast, smooth, balanced and easy to paddle.
STAR Length: 67" Width: 25-3/8" Volume: 51-1/8 gal
ALL STAR Length: 70-1/2" Width: 26-5/8" Volume: 59-3/8 gal
SUPER STAR Length: 73-5/8" Width: 27-3/4" Volume: 67-5/8 gal
"Star Quote - EJ"
Jackson Kayak's Fourth Generation Creek Boat in the past 9 years takes a big leap forwards. The Karma takes a turn towards speed, stability, and carving. Following up from the success of the 2012 Zen hull design, the Karma takes the speed and performance of it's sister craft and is built for the tight lines and drops of the creek. Fast, stable, and forgiving, with predictable turning, boofing, and a bow that rises over anything in its way. The Karma will be released in October, 2012 in two sizes.
KARMA M Length: 8'6" Width: 26" Volume: 83 gal
KARMA L Length: 8'11" Width: 27" Volume: 96 gal
"Karma Quote - EJ"
SUP: SUPerCHARGER
This board is by far the most stable, stiff, durable and versatile river running SUP ever made. Constructed out of the same material as our whitewater kayaks it gives riders the ability to surf standing waves and paddle the most difficult rapids with ease. Its channel bottom hull and removable fins allow it to track yet spin quickly. It's the board that will outlast and outperform in the river environment.
Length – 9' 8" Width – 36" Weight –45 lbs
"I have paddled every type of SUP in whitewater and the SUPercharger is BY FAR the most stable and river worthy board I have ever used. It has it all. Superior stability, incredibly durable and versatile and it punches thru holes and waves yet allows the paddler to turn quickly. It makes any section of river more fun and instills confidence in it's paddler. This is the one board that anyone can hop on and immediately feel the stability and charge the river." – Ken Hoeve, JK SUP Guru
About Jackson Kayak: Jackson Kayak was founded in 2003 by Eric Jackson. Currently located in Sparta, Tenn., near the Caney Fork River, Jackson Kayak designs, builds, and manufactures a multitude of models. Their products are all made in the USA. Their line of high quality kayaks includes whitewater, creeking, touring, environmental, and fishing. Converting an old Levi's Jeans factory into their manufacturing headquarters, Jackson Kayak has assisted not only in furthering the kayak industry but also promoting the economy of Sparta.
Kokatat Announces The Kokatat Jackson Collection [New Gear!]
Kokatat has just announced the fruits of their labour with the recently announced partnership with Eric "E.J." Jackson and his son Dane.
Starting January, 2013, you will be able to purchase the Kokatat Jackson Collection which will include specially designed dry suit, dry-top and shorty dry-top.
Everything will be unveiled at Outdoor Retailer in a couple of weeks but they released a couple of sneak peek photos below.
As you can see, everything is designed from a whitewater kayaking perspective so most of the bells and whistles (like pockets) that come on their touring gear have been left behind with a focus on sleekness, function and flexibility.
GORE-TEX Icon Dry Suit
The new Icon Dry Suit is a tangerine coloured suit with nice graphics on the arm. The most obvious design change (compared to their other suits) is that they moved the entry zipper from across the front of the chest to the back of your shoulder. I don't know all the reasons for the change but my guess is that it allows the front of the suit to be more flexible and move more comfortably during whitewater tricks.
GORE-TEX Legend Dry Top
The new Legend Dry Top has many of the same features and colour pattern as the Icon Dry Suit (minus the pants of course). If you have a tighter budget, the dry-top will also be available in their new Hudrus 3-Layer fabric. More on that below.
Hydrus 3L Mythic Shorty Dry Top
The new Mythic Shorty is going to be available in a new material called Hydrus 3L.
I don't know a whole lot of information about Hydrus 3L but it looks like somebody has finally figured out how to make a waterproof breathable nylon material.
Here is the description I found:
The Mythic shorty, part of the Kokatat Jackson Collection, features Kokatat's new Hydrus 3L, a three-layer fabric that is exceptionally waterproof and breathable thanks to its super tough Nylon outer layer with a DWR finish, a proprietary polyurethane micro-porous coating, and a soft polyester inner layer to manage moisture.
I wrote to Kokatat to get more info about the pros and cons of the new material and will update when I hear back.
Update: Kokatat said they will be relasing more information about Hydreus 3L in the next couple of weeks so stay tuned!
Maximus Prime PFD
Not specifically part of the Kokatat Jackson Collection but still new on the market, the Maximus Prime PFD looks like a very cool design. I'm keen to see better photos and video showing off the features. It's a low volume PFD called the Maximus Prime (awesome name) which features a quick release safety harness and O-ring, a tether/ tow system, and an electronics pocket.
The biggest new feature of the Maximus Prime which is hinting at a whole new line of PFD's for next year is what they are calling the "Dynamic Suspension System (DSS)". According to the info I received, "the DSS features wide, contoured shoulder straps that allow an independently suspended front flotation panel to move with the paddler."
So there you have it, the Kokatat Jackson Collection. What do you think? Is it time to start saving up for Sping? All signs point to yes.
No word on pricing for anything yet but look for it in your local paddling shop sometime in early 2013.
Jackson Kayak Rolls out JKTV
Jackson Kayak has launched JKTV. The premier episode is a pretty ambitious 25 minutes and covers a trip report from the Costa de Oro; Team Spotlight with Damon Bungard; Misadventures with Indiana James; Tech Tip- How to Backloop; Gear Review- GoPro Hero2 and the Shot of the Month.
You can subscribe via YouTube here.
Jackson Kayak, Dane Jackson Sweep National Championships
Jackson Kayak and Dane Jackson swept the USA Freestyle Kayak National Championships that concluded Sunday at Kelly's Whitewater Park.
Jackson Kayak's Rock Star, the company's newest freestyle boat, was the weapon of choice by five of the six paddlers who earned a gold medal. Paddling the Rock Star to the top podium was Jackson Kayak founder and president Eric "EJ" Jackson, who won the Men's title, while daughter, Emily, won the Women's division and son, Dane, won the Junior Men's division plus the all-ages canoe (C1) and open canoe (OC1) classes.
Dane's World: US Teen Jackson dominates ICF Freestyle Kayak Worlds
Plattling, Germany – The 2011 International Canoe Federation Freestyle Kayak World Championships could be called Dane's party, for US teen Dane Jackson who not only was the first and only person to ever compete in all four freestyle disciplines but also took top honors in three of the four and one bronze in the other.
The 17-year-old won gold in the Squirt, Canoe (C1) and Kayak (K1) classes and a bronze in Open Canoe (OC1).
Asked after his final competition if he was tired at all, Jackson said he was feeling pretty full of energy and pretty happy with his performance. "I felt pretty consistent in K1 and was fired up about the high scores in C1 and definitely didn't expect such a high score in squirt," Jackson said. Though not an official part of the ICF-sanctioned event, Jackson also won the stand up paddle downriver race held here yesterday.
Take the Jackson Kayak Factory Tour
Join the Musky Brothers as they take a tour of the Jackson Kayak Factory. It's a pretty solid look at how they are assembled and inspected before going out the door.
Jackson Touts Paddling with 'Fun for Life' Campaign
In celebration of National Let's Go Paddling Month, Olympian and four-time freestyle kayak world champion Eric Jackson is launching a promotional campaign rooted in his own life-long love affair with kayaking. The Fun for Life campaign will award one lucky boater a Jackson Kayak Fun series boat each time a new edition of the model is released for as long as they are active paddlers.
The Fun for Life promotion kicks off this Memorial Day weekend at CKS Paddlefest in Buena Vista, CO and runs through the end of June, National Let's Go Paddling Month. Eligibility for the Fun for Life contest is open to anyone who meets two simple criteria: purchase any Jackson Kayak Fun series boat from any North American Jackson Kayak dealer during the month of June; register the new boat purchase at the Jackson Kayak website. On July 15, Jackson will announce the lucky winner of a Fun for Life, chosen by random draw from among all eligible new Fun owners.
Jackson Kayak's Carbon Rock Star is Lightweight Freestyle Heavyweight
Just in time for the competition season, Jackson Kayak introduces a carbon/Kevlar version of its new generation freestyle playboat, the Rock Star. Jackson Kayak founder and president Eric "EJ" Jackson compared the new carbon/Kevlar edition of the fast-selling new freestyle playboat to a high-performance automobile brand. "The plastic Rock Star series will be the Porsche of its class; carbon/Kevlar takes it to Formula 1 performance levels," Jackson said. "Expect to see even more "Huge" bonuses when the carbon/Kevlar is in play." "Imagine putting a 10-pound weight into your kayak and going playboating, then take it out. This is what every paddler will feel immediately," Jackson said. "The ease of initiating moves is noticeable the first time you try it due to less swing weight. The rigid hull stays true to the design in any situation and shines on big waves for massive take-offs."
Jackson touted the new 9.5 Kg Carbon Rock Star as an engineering masterpiece, using carbon, Kevlar, foam core, advanced techniques and top-notch craftsmanship to construct each part. "The seams are well done on both the inside and outside and the cockpit rim is a piece of art in itself," Jackson said. The outfitting of the carbon Rock Star feels just like a plastic Rock Star, including the Sure-lock backband system, Happy Feet and hip pads. The seat is made with a three-inch thick mini-cell foam and foam wedges that are glued in place to custom fit each paddler. Sweet Cheeks 200 goes on top of that to create a bucket seat that is unrivaled in comfort and control while being super lightweight.
Jackson Kayak Gets Highlighted on Apple.com
Jackson Kayak just got a massive marketing boost this week by getting profiled by Apple (yes, that Apple). Jackson Kayak was highlighted as a company that uses Apple products (iPhone and iPad) extensively throughout the entire manufacturing process by JK employees.
Apple produced a very slick 2.5 minute video where company president where Erik Jackson and Chief Financial Officer Dave Olson introduces us to the company and talks about how using Apple products has really changed the way that they do business.
"We've been surprised how people have responded when we've given them iPhones and iPads," says Dave Olson, Chief Financial Officer. "We were getting more time and more engagement from every employee that had an iPhone. So we got everyone an iPhone."
Two really cool applications they make extensive use of are Facetime and the . For example, the staff use Facetime to quickly communicate with other staff (who might be out of the office) and to get a visual confirmation if the boat in question is a blem or not.
Jackson Kayak also makes use of the super cool Square credit card reader. It's a small widget that plugs directly into the iPhone headphone jack and turns the whole thing into a portable credit card reader. Perfect for then they are out on the road.
It's an interesting article and you can read the full thing here.
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The soldier statue in Oxley is unmistakeably Australian, with his slouch hat and 'rising sun' hat badge, face slightly downturned as he stands facing west.
This statue, created by Ipswich monumental mason Frank Williams from Ipswich, and unveiled in 1920, found its final resting place in the 1980s, moved to make way for roadworks from its original siting on the major Brisbane southside arterial, Ipswich Road.
The soldier statue was a quaintly Queensland favourite style of WWI memorial, exhibiting common traits of the volunteer soldiers: youth, innocence, loyalty and courage among them.
Oxley's monument bears a marble plaque specifically naming the district's 15 dead, among the 60,000 mostly young Australian men to be buried where they fell in Europe, the Middle East and northern Africa and a valuable record of local involvement.
Frank Williams created many around southern Queensland, including in Esk and Boonah. He also produced the evocative Weeping Mother Memorial at Gatton.
Small marble plaques commemorating involvement in subsequent international conflicts have been added.
Oxley Memorial Park draws crowds for solemn remembrance on 25 April every year.


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Marie Thompson Pfouts, 98, of Kent, died peacefully at KentRidge at Golden Pond, Friday March 22nd with her children and grandchildren by her side. She was born December 2, 1914, in Hamilton, OH to Andrew and Matilda (Eisner) Schaub.
Marie and her sisters learned the art of glass blowing from their stepfather, Henry Myers. A talented glass blower, Marie did demonstrations at department stores, the 1934 Chicago World's Fair, and Monterrey, Mexico.
She married Edward Thompson in 1934 and was a Kent resident for 29 years. Together they continued their glass blowing at fairs throughout the Midwest. Following the death of Edward in 1962, she married Paul Pfouts of Chagrin Falls. Paul owned Arrowhead Nursery and Gift Shop in Chagrin Falls, which was a perfect fit for Marie's artistic interests.
Following Paul's death in 1982, Marie returned to the Kent area to be near her daughters. She continued working in the outdoors, planting and maintaining her flower gardens, as well as sewing and reading. She was also a volunteer for the Red Cross.
Marie is survived by her children, Carol (Jim) Noble of Kent, Judy (Mike) Bonanno of Sagamore Hills, step-children Dennis (Donna) Pfouts of Bainbridge Twp, Barry (Joann) Pfouts of Portland, ME, Arden Brady of Silver Springs, MD, and Judy Ault of Troy; grandchildren, Laura (Jeff) Bulgrin, Mark (Susanne) Noble, Lynn (Patrick) Dean, Anthony (Lisa) Bonanno, Matthew (Cathy) Bonanno, and Paul Bonanno and many step-grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Howson of Mayfield Hts; and many great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her second husband, Paul Pfouts; first husband, Edward Thompson; sisters, Martha Corlew and Edna Maple.
Calling hours will be 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26th, at Bissler Funeral Home in Kent, where funeral services will be held 11 am, Wednesday, March 27th. Burial will be held at Standing Rock Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Red Cross, 501 West Market Street, Akron, OH 44303 or Harbor Light Hospice, 25 S. Main St, Suite 7, Munroe Falls, OH 44262.


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The award of the Nobel Prize in Literature to liberal writer Mario Vargas Llosa engendered much praise from libertarians and very little criticism that I've noticed. But I wasn't reading the Swedish newspapers, where, according to Cato senior fellow Johan Norberg, lefties went ballistic at the awarding of the prize to a non-leftist:
In Sweden's biggest newspaper, Aftonbladet, three writers ripped him to pieces on the first day after the announcement of the Nobel Prize. One wrote that the prize was a victory for the Swedish right; one said it was a victory for the Latin American authoritarian right; one accused him of being not just 'neo-liberal' but also 'macho' (what Vargas Llosa did not know is that it is only acceptable for female authors to write about sex nowadays; when men do it, apparently, it is chauvinist and distasteful).
Aftonbladet's Martin Ezpeleta even claimed that the prize was a victory for racists, because Vargas Llosa once wrote an essay attacking the ideology of multiculturalism. That the same essay also called for a more open immigration policy meant nothing to Ezpeleta – until others called his bluff and he quietly omitted the charge of 'racism' from his article and pretended that it had never been there….
The attempts to portray Vargas Llosa as a supporter of the authoritarian, conservative right in Latin America are just embarrassing. The only piece of evidence in the Aftonbladetarticle was that he supported Sebastián Piñera in Chile's last presidential election – which doesn't make sense in any way since Piñera is a moderate, democratic politician who has attacked the authoritarian tradition of Chile's right and voted against Pinochet in the referendum on his rule in 1988.
Vargas Llosa's attempt to hold all rulers to the same standards is what makes the claim that he betrayed the left so revealing. A lot of intellectuals have condemned rightist dictatorships in Peru and Chile, and a lot of intellectuals have condemned leftist dictatorships in Cuba and Nicaragua, but few have, like Vargas Llosa, condemned them both….


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In 1861, French sailors spotted something mysterious in the waters near the Canary Islands, something they could only describe as a sea monster, a gigantic octopus or squid of some kind. They fired their guns and cannons at it, but were unable to capture the frightening beast. Back in Europe, they told endless tales of this gigantic animal. The sailors' stories grew overtime, as myth replaced fact. But what they had seen was very real . It was immense, terrifying and unlike anything anyone in Europe had ever seen.
The Colombian monster
In the 1980s, as Colombian riders began to dominate climbing stages in European races, Lucho Herrera spoke to the press and uttered some rather unusual words. He said that climbs like Alpe d'Huez were far too short for Colombians. At 8.3 miles (13km) in length, it would take many additional kilometers for the climb to be well suited to their style of climbing. But how many more miles/kilometers could Herrera possibly want? Five? Ten? Fifteen? How much longer could a climb be? Many were surprised and confused by Herrera's words.
Soon enough, however, French and other European riders began to venture to races like the Vuelta a Colombia and the Clasico RCN. There, they saw what Herrera was speaking of. They saw the frighteningly huge equivalent of the octopus that haunted the dreams of French sailors in the 1860s. It was massive, bizarre, inhuman, and appeared to make no sense at all. It was the Alto de Letras.
52 miles long (83 kilometers), with 10,482 feet (3,195 meters) of climbing, and sometimes apocalyptic shifts in temperature, the Alto or Paramo de Letras was unlike anything they had ever seen. But at least now they understood what Herrera meant.
Far from a mythological apparition of any kind, the Alto de Letras is quite real, and holds a special place in the heart of Colombian cyclists. To know a little more about current conditions in Letras, and what it's like to tackle the climb, I contacted Juan Carlos Cuervo (pictured above). He lives in Medellin and rides with the Mariela's cycling club , while running the Rigoberto Uran cycling club in the town of Urrao.
Juan Carlos last climbed the Alto de Letras with friends in April of this year, and was kind enough to share photos and his insights regarding his ascent. In future posts I will discuss other iconic climbs in Colombia like La Linea, Alto de Minas, El Vino, Alto de Patios, Boqueron, and Paramo de Verjon. But for my first post about Colombian climbs, it only makes sense to start with the gigantic monster among them all.
The most obvious obstacle you face with the Alto de Letras is its length. 50 to 52 miles, depending on where you start measuring from. It's often been said that the first and last 15 miles are the toughest. It's in those two portions that you are either facing the steepest parts (along with severe heat), or are tired and breathing thin air at the top while experiencing cold temperatures (and potentially precipitation as well).
I also asked Gustavo, proprietor of the Altimetrias de Colombia blog (which is completely devoted to climbing in Colombia), about the climb and he told me the following about the Alto de Letras:
"Though it doesn't have extremely steep/difficult portions, it's a a continuous punishment that in the end leaves you completely out of commission. The best part of the climb are the unbelievable views you're able to enjoy, and at one point you are in the middle of nature that is completely untouched. Personally, I prefer to do climbs like La Linea because after a mere two hours, the punishment is over. "
Altitude Alto de Letras (or simply Letras , as it's commonly referred to) rises from 1,535 feet (468 meters) in the town of Mariquita, to 12,017 feet (3,663 meters) at it's peak. Though it's average grade is manageable, it does include ramps of 11%. Not the steepest in the world...but then, there's the whole issue of this being a 52 mile climb, that goes up 10,482 feet (3,195 meters). Due to the climb's location in the world, this shift in altitude brings with it severe changes in temperature.
Temperature shifts
Around the Equator, temperature is regulated by altitude, and not by seasons. The lower the altitude, the warmer the weather. The higher the altitude, the colder it is. So when you consider the change in altitude during the ascent, it should come as no surprise that the change in temperature will be severe. You're basically climbing from a humid summer day, into early winter in one ride.
At the start, in the town of Mariquita, temperatures are often in the mid 80s to low 90s (30-34 celsius), with very high humidity. Juan Carlos refers to the weather in Mariquita as often being "infernal". Though I have not been there since I was a kid, I concur.
Vegetation is lush in the lowlands, with some areas being fully covered in dense ferns. Though perhaps not technically a jungle, many visitors might see it as such because of its impenetrability as well as its wealth in animal life.
Due to the heat and high humidity, it's best to start early, as Juan Carlos and his friends did. A 6 to 7am start will get you out of the hot and humid lowlands by the time it really becomes "infernal". So that's the heat. But what about the cold?
When you reach the top of Letras, you're often greeted by rainy conditions, dense fog and temperatures in the low 40s (4-6 celsius) on a bad day. The top sits at over 12,000 feet after all, near the beginnings of the snow line at the Nevado Del Ruiz (a semi-dormant, snow-capped volcano that has been spewing ash as of late, and was responsible for the death of 20,000 in the 1985, which I wrote about here).
At high altitudes like the top of Letras, vegetation is minimal, with yellowing grasses often being the most common form of life. It's an unbelievable contrast to the variety of plants and animals common in the lowlands, around Mariquita.
The radical change in temperature that comes with shifts in altitude means you have to pack clothes for summer and winter for one lone climb. And since it's cold, and potentially wet up there, the descent might be tough. More on that in a minute.
According to Juan Carlos, another issue to contend with is that as you reach the colder temperatures, you will be very tired and are inclined to take a break. Once you do, you'll have a hard time warming back up, since the temperature has now dropped many, many degrees from the time you started, and you still have hours of climbing to do.
By most accounts, the fastest time up Letras was accomplished by Santiago Botero in 2007. He managed to complete the ascent in just under three hours, on his way to winning the Vuelta a Colombia that year (some accounts have the ascent at around 3:30). With this in mind, any time under four hours is considered very good. That's four hours of nothing but climbing, though most fit Colombian amateurs (who live at altitude) make it in around 5-6 hours.
If you're like many American or European cyclists today, you're probably wondering what bragging rights a climb like this can bring among friends, particularly those who use services like Strava. In reality, very few people in Colombia use Strava, since GPS enabled bike computers are fairly rare there. Having said that, it has certainly been logged already. See here, and Juan Carlos' entry can be seen here.
A long descent
Everything that goes up, must come down, right? Letras is no different. Pretty much everyone that goes up from Mariquita, and rides the full 52 mile ascent, goes down the other side. That means descending 18 miles or so into the city of Manizales. That, in and of itself, can take nearly forty minutes if you don't take unnecessary risks and go at a leisurely pace. If it rains, it can take much longer.
The real question, which I've been unable to get an answer to, is what happens if you try to descend the way you came up, and descend the full 52 miles. Considering that the terrain is similar to the descent into Manizales (though the long way up is less steep), it's not out of the question that going back down into Mariquita could take three hours. Yes, three hours descending. But Gustavo fromAltimetrias de Colombia blog thinks it would actually take much longer:
"As far as descending that way, I have no idea. It can certainly be done. My guess is that it could take more than three hours if you take your time. "
Regardless of which way you come down, the descent's sheer magnitude attracts more than just cyclists. Balineros derive their names from the cartridge bearings they use as wheels in their makeshift carts. Less ornate version of their carts can be seen in towns throughout Colombia, helping people haul small loads, and also serving as toys for young kids. But in Letras, everything is bigger. The carts are adorned to look like the very trucks that they will have to avoid during the frightening descents, all with no brakes. Balineros weave in and out of heavy traffic, sometimes with their whole family in tow.
The video below shows a family enjoying part of the Letras descent in their homemade truck. Note that they get a tow back uphill with the aid from a truck (and a policeman). Also note that the bearings get hot enough to make the water that touches them sizzle toward the end of the video.
The longest climb?
So are there longer climbs out there? Perhaps, though I have not heard of any, particularly ones that are commonly done by cyclists and have been used in races. Additionally, Letras holds a special place in Colombia's cycling mythology. It's been used in nearly every Vuelta A Colombia, and many decisive battles in the race have taken place there. The climb's unbelievable difficulty and length (and thus its shift in temperature) are all indicative of Colombia's terrain, as well as the cyclists that the country has bred. Letras has famously broken many professionals during races, with a good few of them being non-Colombians who simply didn't expect such a long climb, along with the radical shift in temperature that if often brings.
This, I believe, merely adds to the love that so many have for Letras. Like so many other things in Colombia, Letras is unwieldy, and borders on insane. But it's also beautiful. So in every way, Letras is perfectly Colombian.
Duncan Gross' Garmin file, which includes the descent into Manizales.
Short video showing part of the climb, after 43 miles (73kms) of climbing. Note the dense vegetation on the side of the road.
Profile of Letras. More often than not, the climb's profile is divided into three images. You know a climb is long when the profile states "1 of 3". Graphic from Altimetrias de Colombia
An account, in English, of tackling Letras.
And another one, by Duncan Gross.
Have you ridden up Letras? If so, leave a comment and let us know your thoughts.


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The Necklace Nebula
A giant cosmic necklace glows brightly in this NASA Hubble Space Telescope image.
The object, aptly named the Necklace Nebula, is a recently discovered planetary nebula, the glowing remains of an ordinary, Sun-like star. The nebula consists of a bright ring, measuring 12 trillion miles across, dotted with dense, bright knots of gas that resemble diamonds in a necklace. The knots glow brightly due to absorption of ultraviolet light from the central stars.
A pair of stars orbiting very close together produced the nebula, also called PN G054.2-03.4. About 10,000 years ago one of the aging stars ballooned to the point where it enveloped its companion star. This caused the larger star to spin so fast that much of its gaseous envelope expanded into space. Due to centrifugal force, most of the gas escaped along the star's equator, producing a dense ring. The embedded bright knots are the densest gas clumps in the ring.
The stars are furiously whirling around each other, completing an orbit in a little more than a day. (For comparison, Mercury, the closest planet to the Sun, takes 88 days to orbit the Sun.)
The Necklace Nebula is located 15,000 light-years away in the constellation Sagitta (the Arrow). In this composite image, taken on July 2, 2011, Hubble's Wide Field Camera 3 captured the glow of hydrogen (blue), oxygen (green), and nitrogen (red).
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Leinster Senior Football Final here we come. We face the winners of Dublin and Longford in the 2018 final. pic.twitter.com/TnlDAhZt6A- Laois GAA (@CLGLaois) June 10, 2018
Underperformed today as a team!! Good luck to @CLGLaois- Seán Gannon (@CannonGannon9) June 10, 2018
Wishing Stevie Attride a speedy recovery!! Class from Evan O Carroll also!! Fair play
Devastating news for @StephenAttride ... measure of the man what he did in the dying seconds of the game. Warrior.- MJ Tierney (@Mjtierney13) June 11, 2018
We'll always have our knockers but proud of all the lads! We'll go again. Hats off to Laois. Always a great battle- Darragh Foley (@Dfoley9) June 10, 2018
We win together and we lose together #greatlads pic.twitter.com/ageKwKI1j5- Steven Poacher (@Stevie_Poacher) June 10, 2018
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I would never work with any other lender!
Working with Jeff in a real estate transaction is an absolute joy. He offers a wide array of products and is very knowledgeable in all of them. I love the fact that they underwrite their loans in-house. I have the comfort of knowing when Jeff is involved with the financing aspect the transactionis in good hands.
Jeff was extremely helpful throughout the process. I had several hoops to jump through due to my situation and Jeff guided me every step of the way. He referred me to other services I would need such as home owner's insurance and worked hand in hand with my realtor to ensure the deal got done. I would highly recommend Jeff.
Jeff is extremely knowledgeable and technically savvy at what he does. He provided me with sound advise on several different refinance transactions as well as on my original home purchase.
I was tired of paying almost a $1000 to rent for someone else and let them make a killing off me. I am a gov. employee and disabled veteran. I thought I would never own my own home. I talked to Jeff and he told me my application would be a EASY approval. I was very skeptical, because that is how I always have been. I kept waiting for something to happen to say DENIED…but it never happened. Jeff kept me informed throughout the whole process. When my application/loan came from under writing as approved I was no jittery I could not concentrate at work for like 2 hours. Jeff and his assistant Melissa was responded immediately to all my questions. They are a extremely knowledgeable team and Jeff put me in my home very quick. In less than a month. For any home buying or situation, I would recommend Jeff without question. Looking for a home purchase??? USE HIM!!!
He helped us through a very complicated situation and did everything in his power to make sure everything worked out in our favor. Even when we had to add a cosigner he put in the extra time to make everything work out great. He also called us the day before he felt mortgage rates might be going up so we could lock in at the lower rate. We would highly recommend him as first-time home buyers.
Jeff and his staff were very helpful. Anytime I had a question he was available. They helped me get approved in 30 days. They were very friendly and accurate with all the paperwork. Jeff made sure I understood every document that I had to sign. He made me feel comfortable, and the service was personalized. It was a pleasure to work with him and his team!
Carrie is absolutely AMAZING!! We were able to get pre-approved for a home loan right away, and get extra money back with the Community Support Program which covered our closing costs!! Carrie's attentiveness exceeded our expectations and I would highly recommend her!!
Very happy with our refinance experience. Carrie was able to get us a great rate and saved us a lot of money by doing so! Carrie is very knowledgeable and friendly. A pleasure to do business with, along with the entire Providence Home Lending office staff.
We met Carrie Wales thru our realtor and could not have been more pleased. Carrie was extremely helpful and responsive to our needs in securing a mortgage for our vacation home. She went over and above, was available anytime, day or evening to answer questions, work with the underwriters, offer suggestions and to help make a timely and smooth closing. Thank you, Carrie.
Carrie was extremely thorough and professional in her approach to help us purchase our 2nd home. Everything went smooth and we had no qualms about the purchase process. We also did refinance with Carrie a few times over the last couple years. Carrie is easy to get in touch with and is very prompt with her follow up. I would highly recommend Carrie for helping you with any types of loan or refinance issues.
Carrie made our refinancing process simple and easy to understand. I guess I have continuously put it off because I thought it would be a huge headache, but working with Carrie proved otherwise. Carrie was very thorough and always made me feel very comfortable… if you are like me and think the process is scary… work with Carrie. I wish I would have known a lender like her when we initially purchased our home… If you are unsure of how to move forward or even if you are just thinking about refinancing or purchasing Carrie will make it easy for you to understand and complete the process. I truly recommend you take the time to sit down with her, it will be the best decision you make.
I have worked with Carrie for years and years and I would definitely highly recommend her to anyone looking for quality, dependable and efficient lending assistance. She is available whenever I need her (which is sometimes A LOT and on weekends/nights/etc). She is professional and always courteous. Please do not hesitate to call her today!
Brad was amazing! Thank you so much for all your help, we could not have done this without you. I STRONGLY recommend you to anyone who needs a mortgage. Your timeliness, expertise and service was amazing! You always communicated to us through the entire process, it was like I was in your office working next to you! You are the best ever and thank you so much!!
I was so incredibly impressed with the constant communication that Brad kept with me. He would email me with any questions or requests for further information and he would call me every Tuesday with a weekly update! I cannot believe the amazing service that I received. When I was having trouble getting in touch with my mortgage company to receive a payoff letter for the closing, Brad stepped right up to advocate for me and we received the payoff letter shortly after that. I would highly recommend Brad Tindal for any of your mortgage needs. He is extremely profession and knows how to get his job done quickly and accurately!
Brad was extremely professional, knowledgeable and timely. We moved from PA and were very pressed for time to get the mortgage application and processing done in a short time-frame. Brad worked with us to make it happen and it all went smoothly.
I worked with Brad a few months ago to obtain financing on my first home. He was very knowledgeable with regards to the mortgage process and kept me fully informed the entire time. I would highly recommend him whether you are buying or refinancing.
We would highly recommend him to anyone thinking of purchasing a home. He is patient, knowledgeable, persistent and energetic and will get the job done!
Brad made an impossible situation into a reality. He was very professional and through. I would recommend him to anyone that is looking to finance a home. We are very grateful we were recommended to him.
I've been meaning to email you to THANK YOU for helping me through this process of getting my own home and being so patient through the whole process. It has been a long time coming, and you had faith in me to getting the credit higher. Your dedication to making this happen and guiding me through the process is greatly appreciated! Also, thanks for the gifts, the plate, pie and booklet to keep the memories. It's been a busy past 5 days, moving and painting, painting and moving. I didn't realize how much stuff I have to move and I still have a storage unit to move! Yikes! It's time to downsize I guess. LOL
Ritchie created a very smooth process from my perspective, I am certain he did plenty on his end to make this seem very easy.
I highly recommend Chip to anyone that I know of working on a mortgage. Very, very helpful, especially without out purchasing from a realtor.
Although I'm not settled entirely, I'm enjoying my new home.
I appreciate your hard work and your kindness before and after the closing.
Just wanted to say thank you again for your help in the process of getting me in my new home. You made it simple and quick. I appreciate all you did throughout the process. We are getting settled in and loving our new place!
Shani was wonderful. I felt like we were best friends for years! She cared about me as a person as well as a customer. She was happy to answer any questions I had, made herself available to me after hours, if I needed and she genuinely cared about me and my family. I felt comfortable and confident buying my first home and I was beyond excited to share that experience with Shani.
As a first-time home buyer, I was unfamiliar with the entire process of purchasing a house, to say the least. I did some preliminary groundwork myself but soon found myself overwhelmed. My Mortgage Broker Shani Weibel patiently and thoroughly explained each step of the way so that I was comfortable. She is extremely knowledgeable and professional, and worked very hard to get me into the home I really wanted. I couldn't be happier and would recommend her and Providence Home Lending to ANYONE looking to buy a home.
Thank you!!
It was a pleasure working with you and your team. You all were professional, efficient, and timely. I really appreciated your genuineness from day one.
I will not hesitate to make referrals when appropriate.
Thanks Again!
I am an elementary school teacher in Madison and want all of you taking the time to read this to know that YOU WILL NOT FIND A MORE GENUINE AND DEDICATED mortgage loan officer – EVER. In this day and age, finding someone you can trust; who will treat your account like it was their own, is kind of unheard of. For someone who cares for other people's most valuable assets on a daily basis, I know how much trust is involved in this kind of relationship. Most peoples' second most valuable asset is the home in which these cherished ones live. If you want someone to care as much as you do about your home (one of the most important decisions of your life) you need look no further than Jeff Grieshammer. I met Jeff as someone who was going to work with me, and now consider Jeff a true friend. My account was probably one of the most challenging one could come across; he could have dropped me at any point. But he kept fighting (and believe me there was a brawl around every corner). And, he's STILL fighting for me. The phrase "to go above and beyond" doesn't even begin to describe his work ethic. The high expectations this man holds himself to are truly inspiring. This review could go on for pages describing the hoops Jeff will jump through for you to be treated with respect and dignity. I will ALWAYS remember, recommend and honor him. Thank you, Jeff, for helping achieve my dreams!
Thank you for the wonderful x-mas card. By the way, everyone loved the apple pie you brought to closing. I have had many mishaps getting moved and settled in and I still wouldn't have missed any of it for anything. It is truly beautiful up here and I thank you for the opportunity to get this home.
Peace Out!
We just wanted to thank you for the great work you've done for both homes we've now purchased! You have been a pleasure to work with and we've enjoyed the opportunities to interact with you!
Jeff did a great job in answering all of our questions in a timely manner. All of the documentation could be done via email. This made everything very easy. Once we closed on both house and paper work is complete Jeff is still available to answer questions even after his portion of the work iscomplete. Highly recommended.


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Nokia has released a short film to show off some of the new features included in the Amber update which is currently rolling out to customers. Bundled with Windows Phone 8 GDR2 from Microsoft, Nokia has been able to add numerous enhancements and improvements to features and functionality boasted by Lumia hardware.
We've gone into some detail as to what's available in both updates, so be sure to check out our previous coverage. Should you require reminding, Windows Phone 10327 (GDR2) is a minor OS update that brings FM radio, some enhancements to Xbox Music, WAV file playback for voicemail, fixed Other storage, and other minor bug fixes in addition to enabling the new hardware found in the Lumia 1020.
Nokia's bundled Amber update (highlighted in the above video), which is what is causing the delays for release, allows the new Glance screen, flip to silence, Lumia Color Profile and an improved camera experience, making the combo of an update quite interesting for consumers. So who's getting the Amber update? See below:
It's worth noting the Lumia 625, Lumia 925 and Lumia 1020 are not listed because GDR2 and Amber are both pre-loaded. If you're yet to receive the update, head on over to Settings > Phone Update and hit "Check for updates" to see if you're next in line. Nokia has stated they expect to have the update rolled out successfully by the end of September so don't freak out if you've not yet got the notification.
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National Signing Day isn't just for high school football - it's fútbol, too. Five players in the FC Dallas Academy signed letters of intent on Wednesday. Congrats to them and their families on this big day.
Michael Ambrose, defender – University of Maryland
Ambrose has been a part of the FC Dallas Academy program since 2009. He was one of eight MLS developmental players invited to play with U.S. U-18s in Northern Ireland's Milk Cup last summer and is currently serving as captain of the FCD U-18 Academy squad.
Mark Ashby, defender – Harvard University
Ashby has been a part of the FC Dallas Academy program since 2009. He currently attends Denton Ryan High School where he participates in the Student Council and National Honor Society. Ashby has SAT/ACT scores of 2140/30. He was the District 4-A Newcomer of the Year as a freshman before joining the FC Dallas Academy.
Danny Garcia, midfielder – University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Garcia has played with the FC Dallas Academy team since 2008. Garcia collected 16 goals in 14 appearances with the U-18s so far this season. He attends W.T. White High School where he has a 3.45 GPA. Garcia has also appeared in the MLS Reserve League with FC Dallas, scoring a goal against Sporting Kansas City last season.
Aaron Guillen, defender – Florida Gulf Coast University
Guillen is a left-footed defender who joined the FC Dallas Academy this past summer from affiliate club FC Dallas El Paso.
Nicholas Rochowski, defender – University of New Mexico
Rochowski is ranked among the ESPNHS Top 150 as well as the ESPN RISE Top Defenders for 2012 graduates. Part of the FC Dallas Academy since 2008, he maintains a 3.9 GPA at Flower Mound High School.


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Did you know that if you are involved in extra-curricular activities at UFV, you can get an official document from UFV that recognizes your work? Enhance your resume and career or academic portfolio by getting involved today!
CCR is your go-to tool for finding suitable engagement activities on campus, enhancing your resume, and impressing your potential employers with a multitude of experiences. Moreover, CCR will help you to make your university experience what you want it to be.
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The Director's Division oversees work performed by the AOC, serving as a liaison between the agency's governing body, the Judicial Council of Georgia, and its divisions and offices. The Director's Division is comprised of Human Resources, Governmental and Trial Court Liaison, General Counsel, and Budget Development. The Director determines priorities, strategy, and direction of the agency and oversees its divisions.
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Higher Education Chancellor Presents Legislative Agenda at SWOSU Luncheon
With fall enrollment at Oklahoma's public colleges and universities reaching an all-time high of 193,462 students and up 9 percent since 2008, Oklahoma higher education Chancellor Glen D. Johnson presented the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education's FY 2012 legislative agenda to an audience of lawmakers, community leaders and educators at a luncheon held January 7 at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford.
In November, the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education voted to request a 5.5 percent appropriation increase for FY 2012.
The funds would cover increases in operational fixed costs and other institutional priorities at Oklahoma's public colleges and universities and allow them to continue to provide quality instruction, vital student services and a sufficient number of sections and course offerings to shorten the time needed to complete a degree. The request would also replace $59.8 million in federal stimulus ARRA funds higher education will no longer receive.
"Our higher education institutions have been diligent in their efforts to keep the cost of education as low as possible. In fact, a series of belt-tightening measures by our colleges and universities have resulted in $112.3 million in actual or projected savings from 2009 to 2012," said Johnson. "With the continuation of historic record enrollments, it is in the state's best interest to build on its investment in higher education, which in turn will aid the state in rapid economic growth. Our budget request allows our institutions the funding they need to operate and continue to provide our students with the high-quality education they deserve."
The state's public higher education institutions require $30.9 million in new operating funds to address current ongoing obligations such as increases in health insurance premiums and retirement costs. Utilities, library expenses, subscriptions, information technology replacements and scholarships are also expected to increase.
Increased financial aid funding will also be a priority for the State Regents in the upcoming legislative session in order to reduce the financial barriers that prevent students from attending college. The State Regents are requesting an additional $1.5 million for the concurrent enrollment tuition waiver program and $600,000 for the Academic Scholars Program.
The State Regents are also proposing a series of bond issues over the next five years to eliminate the $267 million backlog in the Endowed Chairs Program. Since inception of the program in 1988, the state has matched 772 total accounts at 27 institutions.
The total appropriation request for FY12 is $1.12 billion, a $115.6 million increase.
SWOSU President Randy Beutler expressed appreciation to Chancellor Johnson, regents, legislators and area community leaders for coming to SWOSU to discuss the importance of higher education to Oklahoma.


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The District Communications Team (DCT) is a group focused to
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The DCT is just one of the district's means of
communication, but it is unique in that it continues the
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Brunch Egg Burritos
"This recipe is a family favorite, and has been for years," Jenny Flake of Gilbert, Arizona writes. "Besides being delicious, the best part about these burritos is that that they're so quick and easy to prepare!"
Total TimePrep/Total Time: 30 min.
Makes4 servings
- 2 cups refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon salt-free garlic seasoning blend
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 4 to 6 drops Louisiana-style hot sauce
- 12 slices ready-to-serve fully cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup salsa
- 4 flour tortillas (10 inches), warmed
- In a large skillet, cook potatoes in 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat for 6-7 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, chilies, seasonings and hot sauce. In another large skillet, heat remaining butter until hot. Add egg mixture; cook and stir over medium heat until eggs are completely set.
- Layer 1/3 cup potatoes, about 1/2 cup egg mixture, 1/4 cup bacon, 1/2 cup cheese and 1/4 cup salsa off center on each tortilla. Fold sides and ends over filling and roll up. Serve immediately.
Originally published as Speedy Green Chili Brunch Burritos in Simple & Delicious January/February 2008
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Sep 29, 2011
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All of Tex-Trude's dual extrusion products are custom designed and manufactured to meet the needs of our customer. We will design and build the die, as well as help match materials and colors necessary to complete the job.For more information, please contact the Tex-Trude Sales Team at 281.452.5961 or email@example.com
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