Asia Unites Against Poaching

Representatives from 13 Asian countries committed to immediate action to stamp out poaching at the conclusion of a four-day symposium hosted by the Nepal government in Kathmandu from February 2-6, 2015.

The Symposium: Towards Zero Poaching in Asia adopted five recommendations:

• Swift and decisive action to elevate the importance and effectiveness of antipoaching initiatives and cooperation among all relevant ministries, departments and agencies within their borders, while at the same time strengthening international cooperation in the face of this serious criminal activity.
• Adoption of the Zero Poaching Tool Kit and assessment of current antipoaching responses to determine improvements and close serious gaps.
• Increase and improve collaboration as a successful antipoaching response is critically dependant on effectively engaging a diverse number of shareholders
• Improve standards, training and support for rangers, other frontline staff and prosecutors.
• Commit to identifying a Zero Poaching national contact point to effectively coordinate transboundary efforts to stop poaching.

Tika Ram Adhikari, Director General of Nepal’s Department of Wildlife Conservation and Soil Conservation, said: “Nepal was proud to host this vital conversation in Asia because we recognize that poaching is robbing us of our wildlife wealth, which includes tigers, rhinos and elephants. We cannot allow wildlife crime to continue to wrap its tentacles deeper into the region. Our individual efforts may win us a few battles, but we can only win the war if Asia presents a united front to stop the poaching, end the trafficking and wipe out demand.”

Mike Baltzer, Leader, WWF Tigers Alive Initiative, said: “This is the beginning of the end for poaching across Asia. WWF is proud to have supported this landmark meeting and is committed to be part of the new determined movement for Zero Poaching in Asia.”

Nepal was the natural host for the symposium having achieved zero poaching for two years in the past four years. At the symposium, representatives from local communities, protected areas as well as enforcement agencies shared their lessons lea

At the closing ceremony, Nepal’s legendary Chitwan National Park (CNP) also became the first global site to be accredited as Conservation Assured Tiger Standard (CA|TS).Despite the threats that CNP faces, the protected area has seen an increasingly effective management and protection regime. This further demonstrates the commitment of Nepal towards zero poaching.

Thirteen Asian countries participated in the symposium: Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Viet Nam, Malaysia, Russia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Thailand, Nepal, India, Bhutan, and Lao PDR. Partner NGOs and other organisations included IUCN, TRAFFIC, CITES, UN Office on Drugs and Crime, US Department of Justice, SMART Partnership and Southern African Wildlife College.

WWF co-hosted the symposium with Global Tiger Forum, National Trust for Nature Conservation and the South Asian Wildlife Enforcement Network.

The symposium provides valuable direction on tackling poaching in advance of the Kasane Conference on the Illegal Wildlife Trade to be hosted by the Botswana government on 25th March 2015. This meeting follows the London Conference on the Illegal Wildlife Trade hosted by the UK government in February 2014, where 41 governments committed to taking “decisive and urgent action….” through the agreed declaration.

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Chicken-Andouille Gumbo

Chicken-Andouille Gumbo

Homemade stock made from a whole bird has two upsides: You get a rich, balanced liquid for the gumbo, and plenty of tender poached chicken meat.

Ingredients

Servings: 12

• 1 3½–4-lb. chicken
• 1 large onion, peeled, quartered
• 2 large carrots, peeled, coarsely chopped
• 2 celery stalks, coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons black peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano

• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced ¼” thick
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 large green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 4 celery stalks, finely chopped
• 8 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 4 sprigs thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons Louisiana hot sauce
• Cooked white rice and sliced scallions (for serving)

Preparation

stock

• Bring chicken, onion, carrots, celery, peppercorns, basil, oregano, and 12 cups water to a boil in a large stockpot. Reduce heat, partially cover, and simmer, skimming surface as needed, until meat is falling off the bone, about 1 hour.
• Transfer chicken to a cutting board. Let cool slightly, then remove meat from bones and shred into bite-size pieces; discard skin and bones.
• Strain stock through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean pot (or airtight container if not using right away); discard solids. You should have about 12 cups.
• DO AHEAD: Stock can be made 2 days ahead. Let cool, then cover and chill, or freeze up to 3 months. Let meat cool; tightly wrap and chill.

stock

gumbo

• Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot over medium-high. Cook sausage, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer sausage to a plate.
• Whisk flour into oil in pot and cook, whisking constantly, until roux is the color of a brown paper bag and smells nutty, about 4 minutes.
• Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic to roux; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
• Add stock, chicken, sausage, thyme sprigs, and bay leaves to pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until liquid is slightly thickened and vegetables are soft, about 1 hour.
• Add hot sauce to gumbo, season with salt and pepper, and simmer 30 minutes to let flavors meld; discard thyme sprigs and bay leaves.
• Serve gumbo over rice topped with scallions.
• DO AHEAD: Gumbo can be made 4 days ahead. Let cool; cover and chill.

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Malaysian-spiced noodles with tofu

Ingredients

For spice paste

25 g / 1 oz fresh ginger, peeled

2 stalks lemongrass

2 red peppers

3 chopped shallots

1 clove garlic

1 teaspoon of turmeric powder

pinch of salt

2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil

For the sauce

400ml / 14 fl oz box of coconut milk

Oz vegetable stock 250ml / 9FL

For noodles

vegetable oil, for addition to a scoop fry fryer

150g / 5 oz fresh tofu, cutting 2.5 cm / 1 inch square, dried on paper towels

20 mushrooms, thinly sliced

8 snow peas or sugar snap peas, peeled, cut in half lengthwise

400 g / 14 oz ready-made udon noodles, cooked according to package directions

Serve

fresh coriander leaves

lemon slices

crushed peanuts

Method of Preparation

To spice paste, place all spices dough ingredients except vegetable oil in a food processor and mix until the dough.

With the engine still running, gradually add the oil and continue mixing until a loose dough (you may not need to use any oil).

For the sauce, place a pan over medium heat. Add the spice paste and fry gently for 2-3 minutes.

Add the coconut milk and vegetable broth and boil. Reduce heat and simmer for another five minutes.

For the noodles, half fill a deep heavy saucepan with vegetable oil and heat until sizzling an Ariane cable and brown when dropped into it. (CAUTION: Hot oil can be dangerous Do not leave unattended ..)

Add the tofu and fry for 2-3 minutes, until crisp and golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a clean pan over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and fry for three minutes, or until tender.

Add the mushrooms to the sauce.

Add peas (or complement), and fried tofu udon noodles to the sauce and mix well.

To serve, spoon the curry bowls and garnish each with fresh cilantro, lemon slices and crushed peanuts to taste.

 

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Shortcut sausage meatballs

Ingredients

450g / 1 pound Italian sausage

2 tablespoons garlic oil

4 fat or six slender chives

1 teaspoon dried oregano

4 tablespoons white wine or vermouth

Tomatoes 2 x 400 g / 14 oz cans chopped

2 bay leaves

salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

fresh parsley (optional)

Method of preparation

Press sausage meat sausages and small cherry tomatoes roll dumplings out of it, putting on a baking sheet lined with plastic wrap on the fly. Your final score should be around 40.

Heat oil in heavy large skillet fireproof base or a pan and add the meatballs, fry until golden brown, because they become stronger, push up on the board to make room for the rest if you can adapt at first.

Technique: How to make dumplings

How to make dumplings

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1:20 minutes

When all the meatballs are browned in the pan and add the onion and oregano and stir gently over.

Add wine (or vermouth) and the chopped tomatoes and fill half empty cans of cold water and the tip to the other empty, bread - the technique of the can is just my way to make sure that swill both tomato residue as possible.

Pop into the bay leaves and let the bread comes to rapid fire. Cook like that, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened and meatballs are cooked through. Check the sauce for seasoning, add a little salt and pepper, if desired.

Meanwhile, you can cook what you want to go with meatballs or pasta, rice, whatever.

Once the meatballs are ready, you can eat immediately or let stand the heat, but still in the oven for 15 minutes. Sauce thickens slightly upward. If your guests are more than those who resist "green bits", sprinkle with parsley to serve.

 

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Wedding Chicken

Wedding Chicken

“When I was getting married, I couldn’t think of a caterer I wanted to use,” says chef Naomi Pomeroy, Expatriate, Portland, OR, “and I didn’t want to ask my staff.” Her solution? Cook for her guests herself. She went with super-simple chicken, powered by a throw-together marinade.

Ingredients

Servings: 4

• 10 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
• 4 serrano chiles, with seeds, thinly sliced
• 1 3½” piece ginger, peeled, finely grated
• 1 cup olive oil
• ½ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
• ¼ cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam)
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 2 lemons, sliced, plus wedges for serving
• 6 sprigs thyme
• 8 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (about 3½ lb.)

Preparation

• Whisk garlic, chiles, ginger, oil, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, fish sauce, and salt in a medium bowl until sugar and salt dissolve. Add lemon slices and thyme. Place marinade and chicken in a large resealable plastic bag. Turn to coat, and chill at least 12 hours.
• Heat oven to 450°. Remove chicken from marinade, shaking off excess, and place, skin side up, on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast until cooked through and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh registers 165°, 25–30 minutes. Serve chicken with lemon wedges for squeezing over.
• DO AHEAD: Chicken can be marinated 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.

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45 Baby Names that Mean Music

For some parents, the definition of a name is just as important as the sound. Music is universal and names with musical definitions make great choices for your little ones. Musical names come from many countries and heritages. They have simple and creative spellings and various sound options. Let's take a look at the great name options that have musical definitions.

(1) Shira: (female) Shira is Hebrew for song. I love the sound of Shira!

(2) Apollo: (male) Meaning God of music and poetry, this Greek name is a strong choice for a baby boy.

(3) Ranit: (male or female) Hebrew for song, Ranit is a great choice for a little boy or girl.

(4) Nazim: (male) Nazim is Indian for song and has a great sound. Naz is a great nickname as well.

(5) Alahya: (female) This Indian name means musical tone or color. It's so beautiful and I love the spelling.

(6) Lirit: (female) This Hebrew name means lyrical and has a great simple sound. It's like a better Merrit.

(7) Dewon: (male) Dewon is Irish for song and fits right into the popular sound for boys names today.

(8) Melody: (female) Melody is of Greek origin and is a wonderful choice. The melody is the most important part of a song!

(9) Roni: (male or female) Hebrew for song, Roni could work on a little boy or girl.

(10) Saron: (male or female) Meaning his song in Hebrew, Saron has a wonderful sound to it.

(11) Aria: (female) This English name means gentle music. It's more of an obvious choice musically speaking, but still beautiful.

(12) Philomela: (female) This Greek name means lover of music. It is a bit of a mouthful, but fits right in with Gabriella or Isabella.

(13) Leron: (male) The Arabic meaning of Leron means the song is mine. It's a wonderful definition for your child and has a great, modern sound.

(14) Sora: (female) Sora is Native American for chirping songbird. It's a softer Zora and has such a pretty sound.

(15) Brage: (male) This is the Norwegian name for the god of music. It has a really cool sound.

(16) Rina: (female) Rina is Hebrew for joyous song. It's beautiful and is a great choice for parents who don't like nicknames.

(17) Alima: (female) Alima is an Arabic name that means learned in dance or music. It has a simple spelling and a pretty sound to it.

(18) Lark: (male or female) The American meaning of Lark is songbird. I think it could work on a boy or girl.

(19) Ranim: (male or female) Arabic for reciting in a sing song voice, Ranim is a wonderful choice for your baby boy or girl.

(20) Cadence: (female) This American name means musical beat. It another choice that is a bit more obvious, but has such a great sound and energy to it.

(21) Philyra: (female) Like Philomela, Philyra means lover of music. It is a simpler spelling, so much more relate-able for modern parents.

(22) Chantal: (female) From the French verb to sing, Chantal is a beautiful name with many alternate spelling choices.

(23) Binali: (female) With the cute nickname Nali, the Hindi name Binali is a beautiful choice. It means musical instrument.

(24) Piper: (male or female) Piper literally means a flute player. It's gender bending, so you can consider it for your baby boy or girl.

(25) Lyric: (female) Lyric is Greek for melodic word. While it is obvious, I love this name!

(26) Aika: (male or female) Aika means love song in Japanese. It has such a great definition and a very unique sound.

(27) Ruana: (female) This Hindi name means musical instrument and the nickname Ru is absolutely adorable.

(28) Musetta: (female) Musetta is French for a song. It is a really pretty name and frilly as well. I like Muse and Etta as nicknames.

(29) Bethany: (female) This is a recognizable name that means house of music in Hebrew. It's a great way to honor music and your daughter, without the name being that out there.

(30) Charmaine: (female) In Latin, Charmaine means to sing. It has a pretty sound and is definitely a bold choice.

(31) Harper: (male or female) This name literally means harp player. It's gaining popularity and can be used on a little boy or girl.

(32) Carol: (female) The French meaning of Carol is melody and song. You could also do Carolyn, Caroline, or Carollie.

(33) Daina: (female) Daina means song in Lithuania. It's a cooler spelling then Dana, and is easy to say.

(34) Jaron: (male) Meaning to shout and sing in Hebrew, Jaron is a really cool choice for your baby boy. It is much cooler than Jayden!

(35) Gita: (female) Gita is Hindi for song and has such a cute energy and sound.

(36) Kotone: (male) Kotone means harp sound in Japanese. I really like the cool sound to this name. It's very strong.

(37) Mavis: (female) This name has a very unique sound, but is super easy to spell. It is the name of a bird that means song thrush.

(38) Carmen: (female) The Latin and Spanish definition of Carmen is song. It's also the name of a beautiful opera.

(39) Riya: (female) Riya means singer in Hindi. It can also be spelled Ria, but I really love it with the "y."

(40) Zamir: (male) Hebrew for songbird, Zamir is an awesome choice for your baby boy. I love Z names, and this is a great way to take a departure from Zachary.

(41) Chyna: (female) Chyna means musical instrument. If you are a music lover who loves place names, this could be your top choice.

(42) Harmony: (female) Another obvious choice, Harmony is a great option for parents who want a recognizable musical choice.

(43) Kousan: (male) In Armenian, Kousan means singer. I really love the sound of this name, and think it should be on any music lovers list of possiblities.

(44) Zimri: (male) Zimri means my music in Hebrew. It has a really cool, unique sound and would make a great choice!

(45) Calliope: (female) Meaning beautiful voice in Greek, Calliope has such a cool sound and a great nickname in Calli.

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BEST COOKING APPS

 

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Here are the best choice for the best applications for cooking, regardless of their cooking experience. Also, check out our selection chose the best food and beverage applications with thebest applications for iPhone and Android better.

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