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Formaldehyde, that keeps cadavers pert,
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For tutus, tap shoes, cheese that comes in cans;
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For sneezing dogs, samosas made with lamb,
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For pageant teens who speak in gnomic riddles,
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I am so excited to share this post with you today! My pal Jennifer Skelly of Red Parka Diaries has just released her first book! You may remember me posting about her fundraising campaign, and I'm pleased to say it was a success and the book launched this past weekend.
Can you give us a brief introduction to yourself and your book?
I'm a illustrator from Tasmania, Australia, and I've been running my own business, Red Parka Designs, for about 5 years now. I've been drawing collective nouns for a while, starting with one of my favourites - A Parliament Of Owls - and about a year ago, decided it would be really fun to write a book! It's mostly illustrated but I did write a brief history of collective nouns for it which I think is really interesting - for example, did you know the first published collection of collective nouns was written by a nun in 1486!What is your favourite part of your job?
That I get to do what I love for a living - drawing! I'm an introvert by nature so the solo life of an entrepreneur/artist suits me, although I do really enjoy selling my work at markets and event where I get to talk to people and share my ideas!
You haven't always worked as an illustrator, what prompted you to 'make the escape'?
I'd worked many jobs in my time while art was always a hobby. I really never thought I was good enough to make a living from art, therefore didn't take it that seriously! The big 'escape' for me came when the company I was working for downsized due to the GFC in 2007 - I was unhappy in my job so put my hand up to go first with the intention of trying to make it as a freelance editor/copywriter. While I built my editing business I supplemented my very small income by going to markets and selling my handbound books and one day, decided to put a few greeting cards with my drawings out on the table. To my huge surprise they were a hit! And so I did some more, then ventured into prints, and one day I realised I had accidentally found what I wanted to do for the rest of my life! These days I earn a small but sufficient full time living from my art, something I had only dreamed about a few years ago.What drives you to illustrate?
I do it simply because I enjoy it and the fact that I never want to have to go back to a real job keeps me motivated! As far as inspiration goes, it's almost endless - I love bright colours and obviously I love animals, but I also get inspired by architecture, jewellery design, good films and music...... life in it's entirety is pretty inspiring!
I'm a lover of collective nouns myself, I find them so interesting! How did you decide which animals to include in your book. And can we expect a sequel?
I made a huge list and then picked out which one took my fancy each day! I did try to make sure the book had lots of variety ie. Australian animals, African animals, birds, sea creatures etc. A few good ones missed out due to this (a dazzle of zebras and a loomery of puffins were probably the hardest to leave out) but I think a volume 2 is on the cards so they'll be in that one for sure!Do you know the collective noun for just about every animal now? I'd like to know the collective nouns for a) Squid b) Centipedes c) Unicorns.
Ok, I know it's a blessing of unicorns, which I think is lovely..... I don't know about the others - better do some more research!!
What's your personal motto?
Never give up on your dreams.
Where can people get their hands on this amazing compendium?
The book is listed in my Etsy Store.
Thanks so much for stopping by Kitty & Buck on your book tour, Jennifer!
If you'd like a copy of A Compendium of Collective Nouns, head over to the Red Parka Etsy store now! It would make such an awesome gift for a curious animal lover of any age. Excuse me while I go and research the collective noun for centipedes...
Thanks so much for stopping by Kitty & Buck on your book tour, Jennifer!
If you'd like a copy of A Compendium of Collective Nouns, head over to the Red Parka Etsy store now! It would make such an awesome gift for a curious animal lover of any age. Excuse me while I go and research the collective noun for centipedes...

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Just rinsing an apple off in water or polishing it with your shirt is not enough to remove pesticide residue, according to research from University of Massachusetts scientists.
In their report, published in the American Chemical Society's Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, scientists say dunking the apple for 15 minutes in a baking soda solution will do the job. Scientists also washed the apples with tap water and Clorox bleach, but report baking soda was the most effective for removing pesticides.
The study authors do caution though, the baking soda method was not completely effective in removing residues that penetrated into the peel. They say peeling an apple is the most effective way to remove pesticides from the peel.


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President Bush told Republican lawmakers on Tuesday he will not agree to legislation expanding children's health insurance if it includes a tobacco tax increase, a decision that virtually ensures a renewed veto struggle with the Democratic-controlled Congress.
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In 2004 the Council on Higher Education hosted a colloquium to commemorate the first decade of democratic government in South Africa. The focus of the colloquium was an assessment of the state of higher education after ten years of policy making and implementation. The colloquium gathered vice-chancellors of public higher education institutions, leaders of private higher education institutions, representatives from the Department of Education, and other government departments, stakeholder organisations and statutory bodies as well as policy analysts and specialists in higher education.
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The importance of the debate suggested that Prof. Bundy's paper should be published in Kagisano HE Discussion Series, a CHE publication dedicated to stimulating debate among the higher education community. Each issue of Kagisano is structured around one central piece to which different authors are invited to respond. In this issue of Kagisano the central piece by Colin Bundy is discussed by four authors. The CHE wishes to thank Prof. Bundy and the four contributors, Prof. Sipho Seepe, Ms Piyushi Kotecha, Dr Mala Singh and Dr Lis Lange, for the time they took to prepare the pieces contained in this publication.
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Mayflower land, site of massive development rights, put on market
The Netherlands-based owners of the expansive Mayflower acreage, stretching from banks of the Jordanelle Reservoir toward the upper reaches of Deer Valley Resort, recently put the land on the market, according to the firm representing the seller.
It would be one of the Park City area's most notable real estate deals in recent decades if it is sold, encompassing between 4,000 and 5,000 acres of land carrying Wasatch County development rights for approximately 2,400 units. The precise number of acres is not known.
Figures in the area's development circles have long understood the potential of the Mayflower acreage, but others likely are unaware of the breadth of the rights on the land. Wasatch County granted the development approvals starting in 1985.
The land sits off the Mayflower exit on both sides of U.S. 40. It generally runs from a point approximately 1/2 mile south of Deer Valley's Jordanelle Express gondola to the Red Cloud subdivision in Empire Pass.
Most of the land is in an unincorporated part of Wasatch County. The rest is either in Park City or unincorporated Summit County. The development rights, though, are attached to the land that is in Wasatch County.
Bob Theobald, an agent in the commercial real estate division of Park City-based Prudential Utah Real Estate, and Bill Coleman, who is with the same firm and is a longtime leader in Park City real estate, are co-listing the property.
Theobald said a limited partnership based in the Netherlands and involving nearly 100 investors owns the property. The partnership has had ownership since the early 1980s, he said. Theobald and Coleman earlier in April traveled to the Netherlands to finalize a marketing strategy and discuss the status of the property.
Theobald said the marketing will launch in earnest in early May. The property will not be listed with a specified price. He said he has spoken to dozens of people or firms with the financial wherewithal and the experience to purchase and then press forward with the project.
"It's going to take quite a bit of cash. It's going to take development expertise," Theobald said.
He described Mayflower as a prime piece of land close to both Deer Valley and the Jordanelle Reservoir. Theobald said a little more than half of the development rights are located in close proximity to Deer Valley. An expansion of the ski terrain is anticipated, he said. Theobald said the development rights allow several hotels, houses and condominiums. He said the project is approved as a mix of full-time residences and vacation properties. A golf course is possible in Mayflower, he said. The site is also the preferred location for a hotel that will offer deals for members of the military family.
He said he anticipates interested parties will conduct detailed research into the land and visit the acreage this summer. Studies researching the environmental legacy of the silver mining era on the land are underway, Theobald said. Theobald hopes to put the property under contract by the end of the year.
The listing of the Mayflower acreage comes at a time when Deer Valley and a small number of landowners, including the Mayflower owners, have already held talks about the growth potential on the side of Deer Valley facing U.S. 40 and the Jordanelle Reservoir.
Deer Valley has said hundreds of acres of new ski terrain are possible alongside development by other landowners. The resort is interested in creating a new portal to the slopes, Deer Valley has said.
Figures who closely watch growth issues in the area, understanding the earlier approvals, have for years seen Mayflower as one of the locations that could eventually be put under heavy development pressure. It is likely officials from Park City and Summit County, in addition to those in Wasatch County, will watch the selling process with interest. City Hall and Summit County will almost certainly have concerns about the potential impacts of the development of Mayflower on Park City and the county.
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Riverhead Farmers Market Inspires My Lemon Curd Chocolate Tart/
Trending topics that have kicked off the month of February on the East End of Long Island are the arctic blasts and the Riverhead Farmers Market—polar opposites: an oppressive freeze and a nourishing thaw. On Groundhog Day opposing predictions from Punxsutawney Phil was for six more weeks of winter and Long Island's very own Malverne Mel and Holtsville Hal for an early spring. Unfortunately, I think Punxsutawney Phil is right. But one thing is certain (I predicted this one); the Riverhead Farmers Market is a huge success. Hundreds of eager attendees piled in from the front and back entrances of the 8,000-square-foot old Swezey's Department store downtown. It took me 15 minutes to find a parking spot, and a few moments shy of purchasing some of my favorite edibles.
The theme of the day? Sold out.
Miss Lady Root Beer was dry of their small batch root beer by noon. I was bummed. I had plans to make poached pears and a marinade for tasty short ribs; next week I need to get there super early. I snatched a growler of Moustache Brewing Company's Everyman's Porter, as they eventually became tapped. Browder's Birds ran out of their eggs twice after going back to the farm to replenish; thankfully I grabbed a dozen.
And the theme continued: Tend Coffee, Kalypso Greek Yogurt, Blue Duck Bakery, Merkin Fisheries, Goodale Farms, Race Rock Oysters and Moustache Brewing Company – all sold out.
I made my way to Chef Lia Fallon of The Riverhead Project where I sampled Moroccan egg salad with green mango and a snow pudding, both made with Browder's Birds eggs. The snow pudding was a meringue with lemon curd and a currant that resembled a cracked egg.
After indulging, I scurried over to the North Fork Chocolate Company which makes artisanal chocolates and desserts from products of the local farmers. I bought the espresso chip bark crafted using LiV Vodka.
Fallon's snow pudding and the handcrafted bark of the North Fork Chocolate Company inspired my lemon curd chocolate tart. How can the chefs, artisans and farmers of the East End not inspire anyone to create a meal or treat? And what better way to your sweethearts stomach this Valentines Day than with a lemon curd chocolate tart.
During these winter months a farmers market will surely keep you busy in the kitchen or happily stuffed. It is my way to ward away the winter blues and to be supportive of the East End Community.
Bring on the next six weeks of winter as I will surely be creating a feast.
The Riverhead Farmers Market is at 117 East Main Street, Saturdays, February 1 through May 17 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Lemon Curd Chocolate Tart
Lemon Curd
- 4 large egg yolks from Browder's Birds eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- Zest and juice of 2 large lemons
- 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter cut into 6 pieces; room temperature
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Melted Chocolate
- 1/4 pound of espresso chip bark from the North Fork Chocolate Company, chopped (you can use any good dark chocolate)
- 2 tablespoons of heavy cream
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons of very cold water
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 1⁄2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1⁄3 cup sugar
- 1⁄4 teaspoon of salt
- 1 stick of cold unsalted butter, cut into 1⁄4-inch cubes
Lemon Curd
Fill a medium saucepan with 2 inches of water and bring it to a simmer.
Place all of the ingredients except the butter in a large heatproof bowl or sauce pan and set the bowl over the simmering water, but not touching, and whisk constantly until the yolks thicken; about 10 minutes. You do not want the eggs to curdle.
Remove the bowl from the simmering water and whisk in the butter one piece at a time; wait until each piece is completely melted before adding another.
Set a fine-mesh strainer over a medium bowl and strain the curd; discard the solids left in the strainer.
Cover the lemon curd with plastic wrap and cool in the refrigerator completely, about 2 hours. The curd can be stored in the refrigerator for one week.
- Place the flour, salt and sugar in the bowl of a food processor, and process for a few seconds to combine.
- Cut up the cold butter into 1/2 inch cubes and process until the mixture resembles coarse meal, about the size of garbanzo beans. Pulse about 10 seconds.
- Mix in a small bowl the egg yolk, water and vanilla extract. Slowly add this liquid through the feed tube, just until the dough holds together. The dough should be visibly crumbly where you can pinch the dough between your fingers and should hold. You are not looking for a ball state here.
- Remove the crumbly mixture from the processor and place on a smooth surface. Work the dough only enough to just bring the dough together. Do not over-knead or your crust will end up tough.
- Flatten each portion into a disk, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for one hour before using. This will chill the butter and allow the gluten in the flour to relax. At this point you can also freeze the dough for later use.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pastry to fit into (6) 4-inch tart pans or (1) 9-inch tart. To prevent the pastry from sticking to the counter and to ensure uniform thickness, keep lifting up and turning the pastry a quarter turn as you roll. To make sure it is the right size, take your tart pan and place it on the rolled out pastry. The pastry should be about an inch larger than your pan.
- Lightly roll pastry around your rolling pin and unroll onto the top of your tart pan. Gently lay in pan and lightly press pastry into bottom and up sides of pan. Roll your rolling pin over top of pan to get rid of excess pastry dough.
- With the tines of a fork, prick the bottom of the dough (this will prevent the dough from puffing up as it bakes). Cover and freeze 30 minutes to chill the butter and rest the gluten.
- Preheat oven to 375° and place rack in center of oven.
- Bake for approximately 20 – 25 minutes; until golden brown. If the dough puffs up use a spoon to press down lightly and continue cooking.
- Once done let the tarts cool completely.
Melted Chocolate
Fill a medium saucepan with 2 inches of water and bring it to a simmer.
Place the chocolate bark and heavy cream in a sauce pan over a simmering pot of water and stir until melted. (you can also microwave the chocolate and heavy cream in a bowl for 30 seconds, stir and repeat again for 30 seconds, until fully melted)
Place a generous dollop of the melted chocolate into the pie tarts. Cover the bottom completely about ¼-inch high. Once all tarts are filled with the chocolate place in the refrigerator to cool completely for 1 hour.
Once tarts with chocolate are cooled completely place 2 generous tablespoons of lemon curd on top of the chocolate. Sprinkle with a zest of lemon and shaved chocolate.
Makes: (6) 4-inch tart pans or (1) 9-inch tart.


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Perry's Victory & International Peace Museum
Built in honor of the soldiers who fought in the Battle of Lake Erie in the War of 1812, this 352-foot memorial features an educational Visitor's Center, historic reenactments, musket firings, and a breathtaking view from the top.
93 Delaware Avenue, Put in Bay, Ohio 43456
Category: Attractions
War of 18 Holes
Scenically located under a canopy of trees in front of Perry's Cave, this unique mini-golf course combines local history from the War of 1812 with the fun of 18 wild, nautically themed holes the whole family will love.
979 County Road, Put In Bay, Ohio 43457
Category: Family / Kids
PIB Charter Fishing
Owner of the only charter service in Put-in-Bay, Captain Bruce is a year-round island resident and avid angler with 28 years of experience catching walleye, perch, and smallmouth bass in Lake Erie.
609 Bayview Avenue, Put In Bay OH 43456, Put in Bay, Ohio 43456
Category: Activities
Aquatic Resource Center
Learn about the waters and wildlife of Lake Erie at the many hands-on exhibits and demonstrations at this historic hatchery turned aquarium. Children under the age of 16 can fish for free off the pier as well!
Put in Bay, Ohio 43456
Category: Attractions
Kayak the Bay
There's no better way to explore the islands of Lake Erie than by kayak. Consistently voted the best rentals in the area, you can chart your own adventure, or schedule a tour with their knowledgeable guides.
760 Bayview Avenue, Put In Bay, Ohio 43456
Category: Activities
Put-In-Bay Antique Car Museum
Located at Perry's Cave Family Fun Center, the Put-in-Bay Antique Car Museum houses vintage snowmobiles and Model T Fords sure to impress any car fan. Many of these same cars can be seen every Sunday at 2:00 p.m. in the Put-in-Bay antique car parade by heading to downtown Put-in-Bay.
Put-In-Bay Aquatic Center
The Aquatic Visitors Center on Putinbay, Ohio, offers a public dock for fishing with no license needed and free fishing equipment! It's a wonderful place to take the kids to learn about South Bass Island marine life, with hands-on exhibits, live fish displays, a playroom, videos, activities and the former state fish hatchery. Kids will learn while they're having fun on the island. The center is open May through September and admission is free.
1 Peach Point Rd., Put-in-Bay, Ohio 43456
Put-In-Bay Butterfly House
Part of Perry's Cave, one of Put-in-Bay's most family friendly attractions, the Put in Bay Butterfly House offers island visitors the opportunity to interact with more than 500 different types of butterflies that have been brought to Put in Bay from around the world. For only $7 ($4 for kids), you can relax in the educational butterfly garden for as long as you'd like.
Put-In-Bay Chocolate Museum
Indulge your sweet tooth at Put in Bay's very own Chocolate Museum. Right here on the Lake Erie Islands, visitors can learn about chocolate's rich history, then appreciate it firsthand by tasting one of 100 different types of sinfully delicious chocolates on sale. Take home a chocolaty Put in Bay souvenir or enjoy fresh roasted coffee and dessert in the courtyard dining area.
820 Catawba Ave., Put-in-Bay, Ohio 43456
Put-In-Bay Crystal Cave
Workers at Heineman's Winery discovered in 1897 what would later be identified as the world's largest geode, right on Put in Bay Island. Visitors to the Put in Bay can share the wonderment on guided tours, offered daily for $6 for adults and $3 for children. Venture 40 feet below South Bass Island's surface to enjoy this island attraction!
978 Catawba Ave., Put-in-Bay, Ohio 43456
Put-In-Bay Dirivera Park
Downtown Put in Bay is the location of DiRivera park, offering a beautiful view of the Put-in-Bay harbor and Delaware Avenue. There's no better place to sit and relax after a busy day at the bay. Picnic tables make for a great place to bring lunch (bring it from home or order carryout from your favorite restaurant). Kids will have a blast on the playground or climbing on the cannon monuments. The bathhouse is open to the public if you're in need of a quick shower for a small fee. Between the harbor and Delaware Avenue, near the Jet Express docks Downtown
Put-in-Bay, Ohio 43456
Put-In-Bay Fort Amaze'n
South Bass Island may not be a big island, but that doesn't mean you can't get lost on it! Visitors to Fort Amaze'n are challenged to find their way out of a large maze, which is reconfigured and changed over time. Race your friends and family or try to beat your best time at this challenging Put in Bay attraction! Admission is $4.50 the first time around, and $2.50 after. Located at Perry's Cave Family Fun Center.
Put-In-Bay Gemstone Mining
Another great way for kids to learn while having fun is Gemstone Mining at Perry's Cave Family Fun Center. Once you sift through a bag of rough mix ($4-$9), you'll uncover real gemstones and fossils. Also located at the Gemstone Mining is the geode cutter, which slices uncut geodes right in front of you.
Put-In-Bay Historical Museum
A comprehensive history of not only Put in Bay and South Bass Island, but all the other Ohio islands can be found at the Lake Erie Islands Historical Society Museum. Three buildings showcase information on winemaking at the Put-in-Bay, the Hotel Victory's rise and fall, Put-in-Bay genealogy and the ships that have sailed Lake Erie. The historical society sponsors tours, children's events, Elderhostel's and lectures. Admission to this Put-in-Bay attraction is $2 for individuals or $5 for an entire family.
25 Town Hall Place, Put-in-Bay, Ohio 43456
Heineman Winery Put-In-Bay
The Heineman Winery is an institution on Put in Bay, founded in 1888 and playing an important role in Put-in-Bay history ever since. Tours and demonstrations show wine is made, and then you taste the finished product in their beautiful wine garden. Be sure to tour Crystal Cave, the world's largest geode, which is also located at the winery.
978 Catawba Ave., Put-in-Bay, Ohio 43456
Kimberly's Carousel
Put-in-Bay's is home to an original 1917 Herschel carousel, one of the last merry-go-rounds in the country that's still up and running and you can ride this classic for only $1.50. Kids love riding the cow, chicken, rooster, horse and pig, but any islander will tell you that Put-in-Bay's favorite animal on the carousel is Pete the Perch. Tickets can be purchased next door at the Carriage House.
Delaware Ave., Put-in-Bay, Ohio
Ohio State University Stone Labs At Put-In-Bay
Built in 1895 and located on the 6.5-acre Gibraltar Island in the Put in Bay harbor, Frantz Theodore Stone Laboratory is Ohio's Lake Erie laboratory. Stone laboratory is the nation's oldest freshwater biological field station and the Island Campus of The Ohio State University. College-level courses are offered at the laboratory each summer with faculty and students coming from all over the country. Students from 40 Ohio colleges, 27 out-of-state colleges, and 257 high schools have taken these courses for college credit since 1990. Year round research also takes place at the Laboratory and it also offers special conference facilities and speakers. The Laboratory develops and offers custom-designed Aquatic Workshop programs for grades 4 through adult with over 5,000 participants annually.
878 Bayview Ave., Put-in-Bay, Ohio 43456
Perry's Cave At Put-In-Bay
Located 50 feet below Put in Bay, Perry's Cave is open to island visitors for 20-minute tours. South Bass Island's secret limestone cave is 165 feet wide and 208 feet long and has its own freshwater lake underneath Lake Erie. A sweatshirt or light jacket and comfortable walking shoes are suggested, as the temperature underground drops to about 50 degrees.
Perry's Victory And International Peace Memorial
The Perry Peace Memorial and Visitors Center on Put in Bay was built in honor of Oliver Hazard Perry, who defeated the British in a huge naval battle on Lake Erie that played a key role in the American victory in the War of 1812. Visitors to Put-in-Bay can travel 317 feet up to the top of the monument and enjoy a spectacular view of the Lake Erie Islands and the shores of Ohio, Michigan and Ontario Canada. At the base of the monument, Put in Bay park rangers give living history demonstrations. Admission is $3.00; 15 years and under are free.
Bayview Ave., Put-in-Bay, Ohio 43456
Put-In-Bay Raceway
The fastest cars on the Lake Erie Islands can be found at the Put in Bay Raceway! These remote controlled cars reach speeds of more than 50 miles per hour! For $2.00 a car, you can compete with other racers in a two and a half minute race around the oval track that's built to scale. You don't need a license to race these cars!
Delaware Ave., Put-in-Bay, Ohio 43456
Put-In-Bay Yacht Club
The Put-in-Bay Yacht Club (PIBYC) is located downtown Put-in-Bay in the western end of Lake Erie. They are dedicated to promoting all forms of power boating, sailing, yachting and other aquatic sports. Annual events at Put-in-Bay include cruise outs, picnics, parties, and numerous other social functions. PIBYC is host to the Inter-Lake Yachting Association (I-LYA) Annual Regatta and other national and international sailing events. Put-in-Bay Yacht Club is also a member of the Associated Yacht Clubs (AYC); members are encouraged to participate in AYC sailing and cruising events.
Bayview Ave. 43456
Saunders Resort Golf Course
This challenging 9-hole par-3 and 4 course with a beautiful view of Lake Erie and the nearby Ohio Islands is a great deal at only $10. If you left your clubs at home, don't worry - there are some available for rent for an additional $10. Saunders is the only golf course on Put in Bay. Snacks and refreshments are for sale inside.
Catawba Ave., Put-in-Bay, Ohio 43456
South Bass Island State Park
One of the best kept secrets on Put in Bay is the South Bass Island State Park, offering one of the best views of Lake Erie that Put-in-Bay has to offer. Visitors can enjoy Jet Ski rentals, a stone beach, playground, glacial grooves, a refreshment stand, volleyball, fishing pier, picnic tables with umbrellas and the ruins of the Hotel Victory, at one time the largest hotel in the world.
1523 Catawba Ave., Put-in-Bay, Ohio 43456
Stonehenge Historic Tour
A visit to South Bass Island, Put in Bay isn't complete without a visit to Stonehenge. Situated on seven acres of wooded land and beautifully landscaped grounds, Stonehenge brings to life a segment of island history from the 1800's through present day living. Enjoy the beautiful grounds, farmhouse and wine press cottage at your leisure while taking a self-guided audiocassette tour of the property. Be sure to stop in and visit the gift shop.
808 Langram Rd., Put-in-Bay, Ohio 43456
Adventure Bay Amusement Park
Don't leave Put-in-Bay without stopping by Adventure Bay Amusement Park, the newest addition to the South Bass Island Family. Adventure Bay promises fun for the whole family, with water wars water balloon launchers, electric go karts, batting cages, video arcade games, batting and soccer cages, and more. The Brunswick's Virtual Bowling Lanes is one of only three in the whole country. The gift shop features many fun souvenirs, including stuffed animals by Animaland. Pizza, sub sandwiches, and other snacks are sold for eat-in or to go.
Toledo Ave., Put-in-Bay, Ohio 43456
Put-In-Bay Tour Train
All aboard the Put-in-Bay Tour Train for a venture out to the rest of South Bass Island while learning interesting history and facts about Put in Bay. The train stops at island attractions like Crystal Cave and Heineman Winery, Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial, and Perry's Cave Family Fun Center. Adults pay $10 and children $3.50. Departs from the Depot downtown Put-in-Bay.
Main Depot Downtown, Put-in-Bay, Ohio 43456
Put-In-Bay War Of 18 Holes
The entire family will enjoy the War of 18 Holes miniature golf course at Perry's Cave Family Fun Center. Challenge each other to game of putt-putt while learning Put-in-Bay island history. Open daily 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Admission is $7.50 for adults and $4.50 for kids.
979 Catawba Ave., Put-in-Bay, Ohio 43546
Put-In-Bay Watercraft Rentals
Located at the South Bass Island State Park, Put-in-Bay Watercraft Rentals offers a variety of things to do. Fully equipped with kayaks, wave runners, dinghies, and power boats, Put in Bay Watercraft Rentals allows you to further explore the island and its waters. Powerboats, Yamaha Wave runners, Kayaks & Dingys are available for rent.
South Bass Island State Park, Put-in-Bay, Ohio 43456
Jet Ski At The Bay
Located just two blocks from the Put-in-Bay Resort your only downtown jet ski rental option. Jet Ski at The Bay is located in downtown Put-in-Bay on the waterfront adjacent to Toledo avenue. Jet skis rent by the half hour and can be reserved online. A coupon for 20 percent off the rental price is available on their website. To better your experience, Watercraft Rentals offers a unique Jet Ski tour that winds its way around the island and through the Bay itself. The tour will take about 45 minutes to arrive where you can enjoy the Boardwalk Restaurant before returning back to the marina on your jet ski. The tour usually lasts 2 1/2 hours. It is recommended that you call and make a reservation at least 2 days in advance.
Toledo Avenue, Put-in-Bay, Ohio 43456
Kayak At The Bay
Kayak at the Bay is located on Bayview Avenue across from the Doller Mansion and offers single and double sit-on-top and sit-in kayaks for cruising the Lake Erie islands. Whether you choose to stay in the harbor or go on an adventure around the island, you're guaranteed to have a good time. The Ohio State Fish Hatchery and Oak Point state park are located at the other end of the harbor and open to the public and accessible by kayak. Floats, water bikes, and ski tubes are also available for rent. Located one block from the Jet Express.
760 Bayview Avenue, Put-in-Bay, Ohio 43456
Put-In-Bay Parasail
The Put-in-Bay Parasailing company is located one block from the Jet Express. Parasailing is a great way to see Put in Bay. The parasailing headquarters is conveniently located by the Boardwalk on the docks. Enjoy the windy breeze as you tour the island's beautiful terrace. By sailing from a 600-foot towline, taking off and landing on boats with flight decks allows you to remain dry. Or on a hot day, you have the option of getting wet if you choose. Parasailing is safe and fun for ages 3 and up, and no experience or athletic ability is necessary.
Bayview Avenue , Put-in-Bay, Ohio 43456
Put-In-Bay Airport
During the winter months, the Put-in-Bay airport is the lifeline for supplies, mail and getting on and off the island. In the summer month's visitors have the opportunity to enjoy airplane ride in a barnstorming style Waco aircraft or tour the Put-in-Bay from high above in a helicopter. No reservations are needed and flights are daily weather permitting.
1494 Langram Road, Put-in-Bay, Ohio 43456


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A new study shows an overwhelming response from B2B companies who said real-time marketing is essential in this always-on digital culture.
That's the finding from the new report "What does real-time marketing mean for B2B?" from eConsultancy and Monetate. A whopping 87
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Is Your Content Doing What It Should?
Moz.com posted a comprehensive content audit guide and case study. Content audits can help identify gaps in content coverage and opportunities, determine which pages are ranking for which keywords and identify content marketing opportunities, according to the site. The case study points to a company that generated eight times the leads and why the audit worked.
Forgotten Angle When Writing Content
This piece on Copyblogger, "30 Ways to Build the 'Know, Like, and Trust' Factor that Grows an Audience," drills down specifically on one angle that writers might be overlooking, which results in little momentum around content. Your content won't grow a vibrant audience unless you've mastered the know-like-trust factor that sales people see as second nature, according to the CopyBlogger post. The post provides 30 direct ways to build familiarity, likability and trust.
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Gowanus Canal Community Development Corporation is always looking for new ways to grow its programs and projects and discover new and better ways to support and inspire the community.
The ultimate goal of our efforts is to promote and embrace innovative ideas, to understand more fully our community needs and inspire both community action and interaction.
In light of the recent Superfund designation and the legacy of environmental degradation our neighborhood has endured, our programming is oriented towards the repair and revitalization of our urban fabric. We take the word "Development" in its broadest context, one that encompasses economic, cultural and ecological impacts.
Our programming focuses on sustainable solutions for a modern urban world in order to cultivate an innovative future vision that can positively input the future of our neighborhood. Our work includes, green infrastructure projects, living cities, living laboratories and artistic interventions.
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One of the things I love best about the blogging world is the wealth of talent I've discovered in the art of storytelling.
We expect great stories from our writers who also blog - that is, after all, what they do so beautifully. But I've discovered great story telling from others as well - some of them are shown right here at my Meanderings and Muses blog roll to your left. I browse these sites almost every day, and it never fails that a couple of them lead me to still more sites. One that always leads me to interesting spots is David McMahon's authorblog. Mr. McMahon is "totally committed to encouraging excellence in others." You'll find interesting, fun items, and be treated to some quite stunning photography.
Today's meanderings through my blog roll found a terrific story told by Reed Farrel Coleman. Ironically, I have just recently discovered Mr. Coleman's Moe Prager series, and am presently reading the third in that series - "The James Deans," which was the winner of the Barry, Shamus and Anthony awards. I'm totally wowed by Mr. Coleman's writing, and have a huge crush of Moe Prager.
My reading has gone through a sea change over the past couple of years, thankfully. Otherwise, I would not know names I'm just now beginning to recognize, read and thoroughly enjoy.
While I've always read a wide range of different types of things, and have never been one to say no to trying a new writer, I have, in the past, given wide berth to what is referred to as "hard boiled crime fiction." I have favorite writers in a wide spectrum of writing - romance, chick lit, horror, and so it goes. I'm a fool for biographies, and short story anthologies. Mysteries, however, have long been my favorite, and I was mostly reading the more traditional mysteries - bending more in favor, perhaps, to the "cozy" rather than the "hard boiled."
I'm finding that to be changing a bit. I'm still firmly in the traditional category, but overly cozy no longer has the appeal it once did. And lo and behold, hard boiled is finding its way into my everyday reading more and more. And so —voilà!— a whole new group of writers to start piling onto my already sagging bookshelves. One of the authors I've discovered during this journey is Ken Bruen. I'm over the moon for Ken Bruen's work. I've read somewhere recently that reviewers are discouraged from using over-worked words such as "lyrical" when writing their review. Good thing I'm not a reviewer, 'cause I can't come up with a word more fitting for Mr. Bruen's work. Heartbreakingly lyrical. That's the best I can do.
Two of my newest discoveries, and favorite writers - Reed Farrel Coleman and Ken Bruen - have collaborated on a book which will be released in September by David Thompson's Busted Flush Press.
Am I excited to hear this?! Well, Boy Howdy - YES, I am!
The name of the book is Tower. And Mr. Coleman tells the fascinating story about how it came to be at the Busted Flush Press Blogspot. You'll love the story. It's a fun tale, and who knows - after reading it, if you're not already familiar with Mr. Coleman's work, you may find you want to gobble up everything else he's written. Just like me.
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Be sure to stop by my author page from time to time
In the meantime, while you're here, pull up a chair, pour yourself a cup of coffee or a cuppa tea, have a piece of pie and always feel free to speak your mind, and your heart, here at Meanderings and Muses.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Fun Things You Can Discover While Browsing the Blogs (like Reed Farrel Coleman)
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- TheWritersPorch said...
Kaye...come over and read about RC White the new mystery author I discovered this week! GREAT READ!
- May 5, 2009 at 4:17 PM
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Reggae musician Jamal Andrews murdered in Mendocino-updates and KMUD interviews postedWritten by Bob Froehlich
On Jan. 24, 2012 Jamal Andrews, a member of the Mendocino reggae music group "High Grade Allstars", was shot and killed. Billy Norbury, a neighbor of Andrews, was arrested for the murder.
According to a press release issued by the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office:
On Jan. 24, 2012, at approximately 9:57 pm, the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office received a 911 telephone call regarding a shooting incident in the 1700 Block of Road B in Redwood Valley,CA. Mendocino County Sheriff's Deputies along with Redwood Valley Fire and other medical personnel responded to the location and found the victim outside of his residence had succumbed to a gunshot injury at the hands of another. Deputies spoke with the victim's girlfriend and learned that a possible suspect had fled towards his residence on an atv. Mendocino County Sheriffs Deputies learned the suspect lived in close proximity of the victim.
Deputies proceeded to the possible suspect's residence to contact him regarding the incident. During their contact at his residence, they observed in plain sight items that appeared to link the suspect directly to the shooting incident. The suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the Mendocino County Jail on the listed charge. Mendocino County Sheriffs Detectives arrived at the scene and are currently conducting further investigation into the incident.
According to an update on this case, provided by the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office:
On Jan. 26, 2012 a Forensic Necropsy was conducted on the victim. The results of the exam showed the victim received two gunshot injuries. One of those gunshots struck the victim in the head and the other in the shoulder. Mendocino County Sheriffs Detectives are continuing their investigation into the victim's murder.
The Mendocino County Sheriff's Detectives are requesting anyone with information regarding this investigation to call them at 707-467-9159. Callers can remain anonymous.
Note: in an update on this case, according to KMUD News:
Billy Norbury, the man accused of murdering local musician Jamal Andrews was in court on Tuesday, Jan. 31 to enter a plea, but the entry was delayed until next week. Billy Norbury of Redwood Valley is charged with shooting Andrews in the head and shoulder last week. The Ukiah Daily Journal reports that Norbury's estranged wife claimed in a custody battle that Norbury is mentally ill and unstable. Norbury's family reportedly disputed the claims in court documents. Norbury lived about a quarter mile from Andrews in Redwood Valley. Mike Geniella with the Mendocino County District Attorney's office tells KMUD news that the public defender's office has been appointed to represent Norbury. His next hearing is scheduled for February 5th.
Print media links to the story:
Click here to view Lake County News On-Line
Click to view Press Democrat On-Line
Click to view High Grade Allstars MySpace site.
Use the Player below to hear and download Terri Klemetson covering this story, including an interview with Penelope Andrews, cousin of Jamal Andres. The piece aired on KMUD News -Jan. 25, 2012:
The player below can be used to hear a follow-up on this story done by Terri Klemetson and airing on KMUD News Jan 28, 2012:
Booking Photo of murder suspect Billy Norbury, age 33. The booking photo was taken for a previous arrest on Jan. 14, 2012 for public intoxication of alcohol:
Trinity County murder investigation concludedWritten by Bob Froehlich
According to a press release from the Trinity County Sheriff's Office:
The murder investigation into the deaths of Christopher "Sky" Richardson of Corvallis, Oregon and Kristine Constantino of Kettenpom, California has been closed. Detectives have determined the person responsible for the killing of Richardson, Constantino and the stabbing of James and Norma Gund was Tomas Gouverneur. Richardson and Constantino were found to have died from results of strangulation. Tomas Gouverneur, of Corvallis, Oregon, died the day of the incident (03/13/2011) when the car he was driving struck a tree off of Highway 101, during a vehicle pursuit with deputies from the Mendocino County Sheriff's Department.
Through the investigation the Sheriff's Department was able to link Tomas to the murders and assaults with witness statements (James Gund's statement), evidence found at the scene and evidence found in Tomas's possession. James Gund positively identified Tomas as being the person who assaulted both his wife and him. During the assaults on Christopher and Kristine it was found that a hand held taser was used to help subdue Christopher. It was found that during the attack of the Gunds, a hand held taser was used along with a knife. With information from the taser manufacture detectives were able to confirm that the taser was activated on line using Tomas Gouverneur's personal information within days of the incident. During a search of Tomas at the time of his autopsy he was found to be in possession of an extra taser cartridge. Further investigation revealed that the taser cartridge found on Tomas's person and the taser cartridges found at the scene all match as being sold in the package with the hand held taser unit found at the scene and found to be activated by Tomas.
Detectives also found older photos of Tomas on a Myspace account that show him in possession of a similar type of knife that was used in the assault on the Gunds. The knife in the pictures appears to have the same type of handle, size and shape as the knife used in this incident. This knife was recovered from the Gund's house by a firefighter who turned that knife over to law enforcement the night of the incident. It was reported that during the assault on the Gunds, James Gund was able to take the knife away from Tomas. When James fled the scene on foot to get help, he carried the knife to his house where he dropped the knife on the floor before he grabbed his car keys and drove to the Kettenpom store to ask for help. The bodies of Christopher and Kristine were found bound with handcuffs, rope and duct tape. Detectives found packaging and receipts for the purchase of the handcuffs in the trunk of the car Tomas was driving at the time of his death. The packaging for the handcuffs found in Tomas's car match the type of handcuffs used to restrain Christopher and Kristine. Detectives were able to trace the handcuffs purchase back to a store in Corvallis, Oregon, where the surveillance footage showed Tomas making the purchase of those items the day before the incident. Packaging for the rope and duct tape used in this incident was also traced back to being purchased at a store in Corvallis, Oregon. Detectives also found a box of trash bags, a Gerber brand multi tool and quick link type chain links at the crime scene.
During the search of Tomas's car, detectives found packaging and receipts for the purchase of these items. Again detectives checked surveillance footage from the stores these items were purchased at and found that Tomas was the person who purchased these items. During the search of Tomas's car detectives also found packages of marijuana and $11,000 cash bundled in a way that is consistent with sales of marijuana. The items were found in a green duffle bag that was believed to have been taken from the scene. Detectives also found identical packages of marijuana (same packaging and weights) at the crime scene. Throughout the investigation it has shown that Tomas acted alone and there is no evidence to support a second person being involved in this incident. In review of the surveillance footage nobody else appeared to be with the Tomas and there was no indication that anybody was traveling with Tomas at the time of the incident. The motive for the crime is believed to be related to marijuana sales and money from the sales of marijuana.
Arrest in Trinity Co. for marijuana and psilocybin mushroomsWritten by Bob Froehlich
According to a press release from the Trinity County Sheriff's Office:
On Jan.20, 2012, at approximately 10:20 pm a CHP officer on patrol stopped a UHaul van driven by Randall D. Segebartt, Jr. for having the rear license plate obstructed and not illuminated. The CHP officer noticed the odor of marijuana emanating from the interior of the vehicle, when he contacted Segebartt, the sole occupant. Having probable cause, the CHP officer searched the U-Haul and found a loaded handgun and a small amount of marijuana in the cab area and several storage containers in the cargo area. The storage containers were full of packaged processed marijuana. A CHP officer assigned to the Trinity Narcotics Task Force was requested and responded to the scene, assuming the investigation. Segebartt was initially arrested for transportation of and possession of marijuana for sales and carrying a loaded, concealed, hand gun in a vehicle. When the marijuana was processed as evidence 4 bags (totaling 1 pound) of psilocybin mushrooms were located within the bags of marijuana. The total weight of the marijuana was approximately 44 pounds. Segebartt is a convicted felon and prohibited from possessing firearms. Segebartt's bail was set at $60,000.00. He bailed out on 01/22/2012.
The photo to the right shows arrested suspect, Randall D. Segebartt, Jr. and the photos below show the marijuana and psilocybin mushrooms held as evidence in the case.
Theft at Blue Lake Museum results in arrestWritten by Bob Froehlich
According to a press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office, dated Jan. 25, 2012:
On Jan. 25, 2012, at approximately 5:15 a.m. the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office was notified of an alarm at the Blue Lake Museum, 330 Railroad Avenue, Blue Lake. Deputies were immediately dispatched to the scene. While the deputies were enroute, a citizen called the Sheriff's Office after hearing the alarm and told the dispatcher they could see someone was inside the museum. Prior to the deputies' arrival the citizen saw the suspect flee on foot towards Hatchery road. The citizen described the suspect as being dressed all in black. When the deputies arrived on scene they saw the front door to the museum had been forced in and was damaged. The deputies searched the area for the suspect(s) with no success. With the assistance of museum staff, deputies were able to determine eleven antique female Native American Basket Hats were stolen. These hats range in estimated value from $1,200 to $3,500 dollars each. The glass case in which the hats were stored in was also smashed.
After the theft occurred from the museum, staff and deputies immediately began notifying pawn shops, and various organizations about the stolen property and its description. At approximately 11:45 a.m., Eureka Police were notified by Heritage Antiques in Eureka that someone was at the business attempting to sell Native American Hats which matched the description of the stolen hats. Eureka Police responded and detained two subjects until the Sheriff's Office could arrive on scene. The investigating deputy interviewed the two detained men and determined that one of the men, Carter Daniels, 30 years old of Eureka was in possession of the stolen Native American Hats. Daniels was arrested for possession of stolen property. He was booked into the Humboldt County Correctional Facility; his bail is set at $25,000.00. The officers recovered seven of the eleven missing hats. The hats are estimated to be over 100 years old and were made by the Yurok and Hoopa Tribes.
Follow-up is still being conducted on this case, and deputies are attempting to locate the remaining four stolen hats. Additional charges and arrests are posssible. Anyone with information for the Sheriffs Office regarding this case or criminal related activity is encouraged to call the Sheriffs Office at 707-445-7251 or the Sheriffs Office Crime Tip line 707-268-2539.
Suspect, Carter Daniels, 30 years old of Eureka:


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#hellodigital is hosting the 'Augmented Business Week', a week long exhibition showcasing Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR). From 29 August – 2 September, each day includes seminars focused on particular business sectors plus a hands-on exhibit.
Monday 29 August Food & Beverage, Tourism & Destinations
Do you work in the Food & Beverage and/or Tourism & Destinations industry? This seminar will look at how virtual and augmented reality can provide a platform for brands and locations to engage with consumers through things like product activation, online immersive content, engaging exhibits at a destination and 'virtual tours'.
Tickets and Timing
When you register, please select either Group 1 or Group 2:
Group 1: Attend 13:30-16:00
13:30-14:30 Hands-on access to the exhibition
14:30-15:00 Networking and refreshments
15:00-16:00 Symposium
Group 2: Attend 14:30-17:00
14:30-15:00 Networking and refreshments
15:00-16:00 Symposium
16:00-17:00 Hands-on access to the exhibition
Watch online 15:00-16:00
Every daily seminar will be available to watch live online – register to 'watch online' for details.
Richard Ferraro is EVP Sales and Business Development at Catchoom, provider of the world's most accurate image recognition software and easiest-to-use Augmented Reality tools. He has helped several tech and mobile app startups grow their business and over the last 10 years worked at Golden Gekko (now DMI), the GSMA and co-founded a European version of Foursquare. Richard has specific expertise in Augmented Reality and Image Recognition software, Mobile Apps, Location Services and Tech Startup Growth.
Jonathan Knox leads the development of immersive technology - a field in which he is regarded as an innovation leader - in Soluis, one of Europe's leading digital creativity organisations that has delivered over 1,300 projects worldwide since 2000. He has 15 years of experience delivering design, digital content creation and immersive projection solutions to a wide variety of entertainment, architecture/design and heritage clientele.
When: Monday 29 August
Timings: 13:30 - 17:00
Where: #hellodigital, An Lochran, 10 Inverness Campus IV2 5NA
Cost: Free
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This post is in collaboration with Sea World.
Growing up with 2 siblings and a single mom, summer vacations were carefully planned, budgeted for and a road trip away. To me, summer always meant San Diego and Sea World. Now, many many years later, summer means a lot of things to my family but I still always try to head down to San Diego and Sea World has become one of our favorite placed to visit. Sofia is about to be a middle school kid (hold me!!), so finding a location that will have enough to entertain a tween, keep on our family budget and is fun for all of us, can be a bit of a struggle, yet Sea World keeps delivering on the family fun.
We headed down a few weeks ago after Sea World invited my family to come check out a few fun things they had in store for the summer. When we went last year, we got to see how much care the staff cared for and loved the animals and their rescue efforts. This time, we got more up-close experiences with the rescue efforts, as well as a taste of the fun new offerings in store like the Electric Ocean show, the Electric Eel ride and so much more. Check it out…
Sea World Rescue
Much like last year, the Sea World team took us on a special behind the scenes tour but this year we got to chat with a vet and some of his staff and they showed our family some of the things that they had to rescue animals from- like fishing hooks, plastic wrappers, ropes, and just junk humans don't think about throwing into the ocean.
One animal had just been observed by x-ray to find the cause of what was ailing him, and we got to see firsthand (via x-ray) how the junk in the ocean can get trapped.
The little guy was rescued just in time, by the way. He's doing great and they successfully removed the fishing hooks from his belly.
We also got to check out some of the tools used to examine animals, for the ailments and injuries you can't see on the surface, as well as some animals that had been rescued and rehabilitated and were getting ready to be released.
The kids got to talk to one of the scientists working in the lab and got to see a couple slides from samples they were observing.
While this behind the scenes isn't available to guests, I love that we get to see first hand how Sea World is truly committing to helping sea life and learning all about their rescue efforts.
Learning can make you work up an appetite! Especially with two growing tweens, a growing man, I mean, husband, and me. We got to try Sea World's Dining Plan which allows you to eat all day at select restaurants in the park. Now, I have picky eaters, so I usually stay away from these plans. But- this plan had all sorts of delicious restaurants and a wide variety of food to choose from. The kids opted for pizza, dessert, a side and a drink, while my husband and I opted for pastas, salads, fruits, and drinks. ALL were included in the dining plan!
I had the Shrimp Pesto and a slice of chocolate cake, and let me tell you- this tasted SO GOOD. I am still thinking about that pesto! It was super filling, and though you could use it for lunch and dinner, we really only needed to use it once cause we were so full. It was great to know that for one base price, we could eat well.
Electric Eel
Electric Eel is the tallest, fastest roller coaster in San Diego. It is a multi-launch coaster with high-energy twists, electrifying loops and inversions. You will be #EELectrified
Unfortunately, we didn't get to ride the Electric Eel ride. The park was really crowded the day we went (hello summer!), and on a tight schedule that we had, getting from one side to the other took a little longer than we had, so the kids opted to do other things like feed sea lions, pet zebra sharks and eat some more. However, next time- we are all over this ride! I mean look at how cool it looks!
Electric Ocean
When the sun goes down, SeaWorld lights up with a celebration of illumination, featuring vibrant night shows with exhilarating performances. Immersed in exotic worlds of light, music and incomparable special effects, guests can experience their favorite SeaWorld rides and attractions in a whole new way—lit by the ocean glow. There's marine life at every turn and distinctive entertainment throughout the park, including gigantic glowing schools of fish that immerse guests in an underwater world.
Cirque Electrique
This had to be the highlight for me. Just imagine Cirque de Soleil…on water cause that's what the Electric Ocean show is like. I didn't know what to expect when I sat down, but WOW! There was acrobatics on water, jet ski tricks, and more. Nights glow even brighter with the return of Electric Ocean, SeaWorld's award-winning summer celebration. I was in awe of every second.
The Orca Encounter
Sea World made a commitment to no longer use the orcas they have for entertainment purposes. They only have 3 orcas, and they cannot be released back into the ocean- so now, they created a stunning educational show where you could see the orcas and learn about them at the same time. Using a giant IMAX like projection screen, the width of the stadium is full of videos of orcas and where they migrate to and from. The three orcas swim around as the trainers explain how they use their fins, how they use their calls, and more to an audience full of people. It also educated them on how we can make sure to keep these glorious animals safe in the ocean.
We only had a few hours at the park- but we experienced so much! I hope to go back before the end of summer to ride some of the rides and see some of the other shows we didn't get to catch this time around.
SeaWorld San Diego is located at 500 Sea World Dr, San Diego, CA 92109
SeaWorld Tickets can be purchased online or in-person with advanced online sales starting at just $59.99 during the week. Multi-day and multi-park tickets are available along with season passes, many of which offer significant savings.


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Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee brings 2018's smash-hit show back to the Fringe. As seen on Live At The Apollo, Mock The Week and Michael McIntyre's Big Show. ***** (Herald). **** (Times). **** (Sunday Times). **** (Chortle.co.uk).
Larry is also performing his 2017 show, Fandan, on 22nd August. Get tickets here


text: http://books.slashdot.org/books/05/04/11/1750217.shtml [ http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1931836361/c4iorg - WK] Author: Johnny Long Pages: 448 Publisher: Syngress Rating: 8 Reviewer: Corey Nachreiner ISBN: 1931836361 Summary Google's dark and dork sides exposed; despite the title, useful for everyone who'd like to get the most out of Google. According to its cover, Johnny Long's book focuses primarily on revealing the "Dark Side" of Google -- a promise it delivers in spades. But I can also heartily recommend Google Hacking to newbies who simply want to learn how to harness Google's full potential. The first few chapters of the book walk you through Google's interfaces and features, then introduce you to Google's advanced operators and techniques you can use to refine your Google searches. Instead of submitting basic searches that leave you arduously parsing hundreds of results for your desired answer, you quickly learn to submit powerful queries that almost instantly yield the results you intend. Even as an experienced Google user, I learned a lot from Google Hacking's early chapters. For Google neophytes, this alone makes the book worth its price. However, we all know Slashdotters really want this book in order to learn how hackers misuse Google. Well, you won't be disappointed. As soon as Long has taught you to submit advanced queries, he wastes no time in showing you the techniques l33t Google hax0rs use to exploit the search engine's power. For example, did you know you can use Google as a free proxy server? By submitting a specially-crafted, English-to-English translation query, you can capitalize on Google's translation service to anonymously submit all your Web requests. This simple hack just scratches the surface of Google's malicious potential. Most Web surfers don't realize the sheer amount of extremely sensitive information available for the harvesting on the Internet. In that sense, Google Hacking is eye-popping. Do you want to find misconfigured Web servers that publicly list their directory contents? A quick Google search does the trick. Or, suppose you found some new exploit code that only works against a particular version of IIS 5.0. Submit a quick Google query for a helpful list of possible targets. Do you want to harvest user logins, passwords (for example, mySQL passwords in a connect.inc file), credit card numbers, social security numbers or any other potentially damaging tidbit that Web users and administrators accidentally leak onto the Internet? Google Hacking shows you how, with highly refined searches gleaned from the community contributing to the Google Hacking database (GHDB) found on Long's Web site. While Long's book discloses these and many other potentially malicious Google searching techniques, it does so responsibly, with the goal of prevention in mind. Only the less damaging search strings are fully revealed. Long saves the juicier (read: more dangerous) hacks for your own discovery. Long even obfuscates the sensitive results of the more damaging search strings in order to protect the innocent incompetents he refers to as "googledorks." After showing you how hackers subvert Google to their malicious intent, Long dedicates a chapter to how Web administrators can configure their Web servers securely in order to prevent sensitive data from making it into a Google Hacker's clutches. Though I've gushed about the book so far, I will quibble with its inconsistent tone. Some of its chapters target readers having different levels of technical understanding. While the book starts out in a voice easy enough for even the most novice user to understand, some of the later chapters, on topics such as document grinding, database digging, and query automation, jump drastically and use language and techniques that only programmers or Unix power-users would understand. In addition, the humor that made Johnny's live presentation so memorable shows up in his book, but in scant supply; frankly, more jokes would be welcome. But these negatives are mere nits. Whether you're a penetration tester wanting to exploit Google, a Web administrator wanting to protect yourself from information leaks, or even a newbie wanting to harness Google's full potential, Google Hacking for Penetration Testers makes an excellent resource. If you, too, use Google as a second brain, pick up Johnny Long's book and learn how to exploit this powerful search engine to its full capacity. -=- Corey Nachreiner [1], Network Security Analyst for WatchGuard's LiveSecurity Service, writes about network security on the free RSS news feed, WatchGuard Wire [1] http://www.watchguard.com/archive/bios.asp