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Berlin, Maryland: We traipse through the "Coolest Small Town in America"
Sep 14, 2015 05:00PM ● Published by Cate Reynolds
Coolest Small Town in America"I've Been to a Marvelous Party" is an upbeat song by Noel Coward, the British composer and playwright who was born in 1899.
And that's how I felt after two days in Berlin, Maryland not long after it was chosen as "Coolest Small Town in America" by Frommer's Budget Travel magazine. My experience began with a lovely lunch on the porch of the Atlantic Hotel, an impeccable restoration of a classic Victorian building dating back to circa 1895. Today it serves as Berlin's centerpiece—its rooms furnished with one of the largest collection of antiques in Maryland and its Drummer's Café, considered among of finest dining destinations on the Eastern Shore.
A refreshment stop at the Café is the perfect way to ease into an exploration of the town, enjoying a meal or light fare while perusing the maps and brochures available in the hotel lobby. We had made arrangements to meet Michael Day, Berlin's dynamic director of economic development on the hotel's porch. As he arrived, Elaine Brady, editor of the local newspaper, stopped to say a friendly hello—the first of many warm greetings from folks we met along the way.
Earlier in the day I met Lisa Challenger, director of tourism for Worcester County, who spearheaded the campaign that led to Berlin's choice over a dozen finalists from all over the country competing for the "Coolest" designation. Challenger credited the "entire community" for supporting their town by casting their online votes and garnering 28 percent of all votes submitted in Budget Travel's contest. "Berlin is all about the people who live and work here—they make everyone feel welcome," Challenger says.
Leading Berlin on a daily basis is its gregarious Mayor "Gee" Williams. He has been compared to William Donald Schaefer when he was Baltimore City's mayor—and a tireless cheerleader. "The thing that makes Berlin stand out is our quality of life," Williams says. "For residents and guests, there is a genuine sense of community as a daily experience. Although our Victorian-era architecture makes a great first impression, our shared classic American values—demonstrated daily in how we live and work together—is what makes Berlin a special place."
So what can a visitor to Berlin expect to find, in addition to a friendly welcome? Depending on your age and interests, there's plenty of cool things to do. After a short stop (or, better still, an overnight at the glorious Atlantic Hotel or gourmet cook and master storyteller Mark Kauffman's lovely Waystead Inn) head to the Berlin Visitors' Center in the Chamber of Commerce Building in a section of Main Street that has undergone some major changes recently.
One of them is the conversion of a former warehouse into spacious headquarters for visitors and residents that includes six small artist studios with a monthly rental fee of $250. "We are still a work in progress, with a vision of becoming a community center and general meeting place," says Megan Houston, head of Berlin's Main Street Program and manager of the center. She pointed out posters on display by local artist Brian Roberts and said there are plans to show more works by resident artists and photographers at the site.
Just across the street is another new addition called Uptown Antiques, a football-field sized display of furniture, jewelry, silverware, artwork, and other reminders of days gone by. The building was once a warehouse for Donaway Furniture (its handsome ironwork sign remains over the entrance) and after a recent makeover, old brick was revealed beneath its weathered façade. The Culver family, who have antique shops on the "other side" of Main Street, needed more space for its ever-growing inventory and moved in. There are lots of "treasures" here: I found a pen-and-ink drawing of my sister's house on Savannah's East Jones Street and a helpful staffer actually wrapped it for mailing when I told her the story.
Other attractions on this side of Main are The Nest, where proprietor Dee Gilbert and her dog Petie offer a warm welcome to a shop filled with unusual finds ranging from home goods to handbags that she finds on shopping expeditions to Manhattan and elsewhere. Gilbert, co-chair of Berlin's Arts and Entertainment Committee, seems to know most of her customers and makes strangers feel right at home.
Strolling further, we paused for afternoon tea and homemade scones at Main Street Enchanted Tea Room (the owner made it clear she liked to have prior reservations) and peeked into A Little Bit Sheepish, headquarters for knitters looking for a mind-boggling selection of fine wools in every color imaginable. Upstairs, there is a space where folks can gather for classes or socializing while they wield their needles. Owner Brenda Tice says she has customers from other parts of Maryland who come to her shop for the cashmere and merino wool yarns they can't find elsewhere.
Just around the corner, the Worcester County Arts Council is housed in a wheelchair-accessible building, where it plays an important role in Berlin's cultural life under the dedicated direction of Anna Mullis. Its jewel-colored rooms are filled with works by area craftsmen and knowledgeable volunteers (many from nearby Ocean Pines) are there to greet you. As you leave, check out the WCAC's "Free Library," shelves of books protected in a small box near the sidewalk that are "yours for the taking, as long as you leave another book behind."
Berlin has a strong cultural component, supporting local artists with its popular "Art Strolls," held every second Friday evening of the month. The town's numerous galleries and some shops offer refreshments and independent crafters (we met a guy who makes guitars out of cigar boxes) show their wares along the way. It's all very festive—and a "freebie feature" that contributes to Berlin's "cool" quotient.
Another "cool" feature considered by Frommer's selection committee was the quality of Berlin restaurants' and cafes' coffee—something this town loves to drink. Sample the special brews at the Berlin Coffee House opposite the WCAC building. Here, in a cozy establishment that also sells homemade baked items and ice cream, the mother-son team of Peggy and Jason Hagy roast their beans in-house and love to chat with visitors who mingle with their many local fans in a setting that encourages lingering with a book or a laptop. It's a fine place for "chilling."
After this peaceful stop, get prepared for an explosion of color and artistry right next door at Jeffrey Auxer Design. Auxer, 30, is a glassblower whose works remind you of Dale Chihuly, the Seattle-based internationally known master of this demanding craft. Auxer, working in a tiny studio made brilliant by his whimsical creations that include stunning chandeliers and vessels shaped by gravity, is a rare talent. By appointment, you can take a class with him or custom order ornamental objects for your home or Christmas tree; he even custom-makes bowls to fit into a bathroom vanity. This gallery, for me, was "over-the-top cool."
Now it's time to stroll down the "main" Main Street along broad sidewalks lined with Victorian light fixtures. The pace is leisurely and you may be surprised that nobody is walking and talking on their cell phones. Instead they are browsing in a parade of shops that include TaDa, a reflection of owner Blair Parsons and her mother Patty's good taste in beach-y/preppy accessories and luxury items; town leader Terri Sexton's elegant Treasure Chest Jewelry; Debbie Frene's eclectic Victorian Charm (her guitar-playing spouse wrote the song called "Cool Berlin" to celebrate the town's newfound notoriety); and the antique shops for which Berlin is famous—from the crowded shelves of Culvers Antiques of Berlin and Town Center Antiques to the elegance of Stuart's Antiques and the incredibly cool Toy Town Antiques, where kids of all ages love to look at a mind-boggling collection of miniature cars, trucks, and playthings of yore spread out over 4,300-square feet. Yet another good place for kids is Olga Kozhevnikofa's World of Toys, specializing in educational and developmental games.
Sweet tooth talking to you? Main Street has the answer with Cupcakes in Bloom and Connie Mayer's Main Street Sweets. Ready for wine? Deborah and Mike Everett, owners of the lively Maryland Wine Bar at Berlin, open the doors at noon to customers wanting to taste wines from 30 Maryland vineyards as well as France, Chile, Portugal, and Italy. "It's a way to take a wine-trail tour all at one place," says Debbie, who opened the bar in 2012 and within months doubled her space. On Friday nights there's live music and every day there's a party going on.
Another unique Main Street establishment is Sisters, the "dream shop" of siblings Donna Compher and Michael Phillips. Not only do they stock Pandora and Sea Glass jewelry, garden and outdoor accessories, and children's clothing, these smart marketers provide for guys who might like one of the 30 craft beers served at the bar area (seating 22) at the back of the spacious shop. Now that's a cool idea. And check out the colorful fabrics that brighten the show windows of A Thread of Elegance, where you can bring in your outdated furniture or throw pillows and have them reupholstered right in the store. Artwork and jewelry by local artists are also on display.
One of my favorite experiences on Main Street was meeting Jesse Turner, longtime owner of the Berlin Shoe Box & Repair. Turner once repaired Johnny Cash's favorite boots on an emergency basis, and while he worked on them Cash walked around town in his socks. "People thought they had seen a ghost," says Turner, pointing to a yellowing newspaper article about the 1984 incident that is pinned to the bulletin board in his small establishment.
You'll want to go a block off Main Street to meet world travelers Wes Miles and Leslie Carson (a onetime assistant to ABC's Peter Jennings), whose Coconut Bay Trading Company holds endless treasures from "everywhere." Gregorian chant plays in the background in this blend of Zen and chaos, where beautiful temptations (from jewelry and paintings to Tibetan artifacts and Russian icons) await. The name of Heather Layton's shop next door, Bungalow Love, defines the difference between the two friendly neighbors.
A block away is one of Berlin's most popular destinations—Baked Dessert Café and Gallery. Robin Tomaselli is the exuberant owner, the creator of the town's official dessert (a peach dumpling, a tribute to the Harrison family's once-famous peach orchards), and co-chair of Berlin's Arts and Entertainment Committee. Tomasselli, a personality-plus type of gal, knows most of her customers by name. Her shop is a favorite of locals and a source of delight for visitors who can buy sweets, boutique wines, and works by local artists all in the same place.
Berlin's restaurant scene has exploded recently, adding Si'Culi (Italian), Blacksmith ("hand-forged food"), Main Street Deli, and Burley Inn Tavern to such old favorites as Rayne's Reef (homemade milkshakes) and Drummers Café. You should stop by The Globe, a former movie theatre just off Main Street that has an eclectic menu, live music, and an upstairs art gallery. Under the creative management of Jen Dawicki it has become a social hub for all ages. When we visited, the bar and downstairs dining room were packed while upstairs children drew on a wall mural headlined "Berlin: Coolest Small Town in America."
The Calvin B. Taylor House Museum has seen a surge in visitors, according to museum curator Susan Taylor, who has written a book on Berlin's history. The white clapboard house (circa 1830), is named after one of Berlin's most notable citizens and the founder of its still-thriving bank, is a good place to learn about Berlin's beginnings as a 300-acre spread named Burleigh (eventually pronounced "Berlin"). Climb the stairs to see photos and souvenirs from the glory days of Man O' War, the famous race horse whose grandson was Seabiscuit.
Among the "coolest" things we saw in Berlin was at Salt Water Media, LLC, a unique independent book publishing company owned by Stephanie Folwer, a graduate of Washington College and winner of the prestigious Sophie Kerr Award in 2001. We saw pages of a paperbound book streaming from a high tech Espresso Book Machine (one of only 40 in the United States) operated by Patty Gregorio. The cover and layout of a book by local author Andrew Heller had been done in-house for a run (printed and bound) of 60 copies—coming "hot" off the press just in time for its debut at that evening's "Art Stroll." Salt Media also does e-books in-house for distribution by Apple, Amazon, and Barnes and Noble.
Everywhere we went, it seemed people of all ages were enjoying themselves, and each other. Driving out of town we waved to some new "friends": Bryan Brushmiller, owner of the wildly popular Burley Oak Brewery, riding his bike to pick cucumbers for pickling; and Marci and Dave Rovansek (he an engineer in Salisbury and she an Ocean City bartender), 15-year residents of Berlin who we met on the porch of the Atlantic Hotel.
"Berlin is a case study on how a small town can reinvent itself," says Bill Badger, Worcester County's director of economic development. "There are no vacant storefronts on Main Street, and there are plenty of happy people discovering what makes Berlin such a great place to be."
Just call my visit here a "Marvelous (Surprise) Party."
Notable Berlin EventsFrom May through December, the town of Berlin is the scene for a series of festivals—some serious, some humorous, and all of them a cause to celebrate small town life. Here's a run-down:
Jazz and Blues Concert; May Day Play Day; "Say I Do in Berlin" Wedding Expo; Memorial Day Parade; High Heel Race; Concerts on the Lawn/Taylor House Museum; Bathtub Races; Berlin Peach Festival; Little Mr. and Miss Peach Pageant; Shakespeare on Main Street, Paint Berlin Plein Air; Fiddlers Convention; Fall Cruisers; Oktoberfest; Tree Lighting and Holiday Arts Night; Victorian Christmas Celebration; Christmas Parade; New Year's Eve Celebration. "Art Strolls" are held every second Friday of the month and in-season Farmer's Market Fridays are 10 a.m.–3 p.m. For dates and times, visit Berlinchamber.org or Visitworcester.org.


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This theme reflects on the journey of the Oil and Gas sector on the African continent. Africa,
Cradle of mankind
, is a continent blessed by an abundance of natural resources that has been explored for centuries. Authors are invited to tell the story of the Oil & Gas Industry in Africa and reflect on the impact it had on Africa's nations and peoples. Submissions are invited to tell the stories of the early exploration programs based solely on field work, to today's technology intensive program, the stories of the hard-earned discoveries and the serendipitous discoveries made on the way. Papers are also invited on the rise and changing fortunes of African NOC's as well as the International Oil Companies (IOC) active in Africa over recent times.
A thorough understanding of the subsurface is key to optimizing production, extending the reservoir or field life and maximizing the ultimate hydrocarbon recovery. Despite the increasing significance of production from unconventional reservoirs, the bulk of the world's oil supply will continue to be from conventional reservoirs. The aim of this theme therefore is to attract presentations, both oral and poster, related to reservoir characterization in siliciclastic, carbonate and mixed reservoirs. Industry and academia experts are invited to share their latest ideas, lessons learned, best practices, and insights on a wide range of disciplines related to the development of conventional reservoirs. Submitted abstracts are expected to cover but not limited to the following topics:
Unconventional resources such as, Coal bed methane, tight gas sandstone reservoirs, shale gas and oil, heavy oil are currently targeted for oil and gas exploration and development in many places around the world including Africa. The objective of this theme is to attract the industry and to shed light on the latest knowledge and insights related to key considerations when dealing with unconventional plays. Submitted abstracts are expected to cover but not limited to the following topics:
Basins that are considered mature may still have substantial remaining potential. When larger integrated energy companies restructure their portfolios away from a mature area, this may create new opportunities for players with technical innovations to profitably exploit the remaining reserves and significantly increase recovery factors. More mature areas will already have access to infrastructure while the history of E&P shows that new data and information, new concepts and new interpretations may lead to discoveries of new plays and new prospects in such mature basins. Papers are invited on topics related to all aspects of E&P in mature basins.
There is a tendency across the industry to believe that the remaining potential for oil and gas exploration is diminishing with time. However, large discoveries made in recent years are showing that there is still a large potential for undiscovered hydrocarbon resources in frontier and emerging basins around the world. The success is intimately linked with the ability of the modern day explorationist to leverage on lessons learned, to use analogues, to exploit novel geological concepts and new technologies, but ultimately to keep an open mind and to "think out of the box" to move from the known to the unknown. The aim of this theme is to encourage participants to share their ideas, case histories and insights on any of the listed topics.
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Geoscientists have not stopped here, every day new inventions are being introduced both in the field of exploration and in development. A great deal of engineering goes into the creation of tools for better visualization while similar efforts are being made for effective management of reservoirs, and in squeezing out the last drops of hydrocarbon in the most environmentally friendly and economical way.
With the advent of high resolution microscopy, reservoirs can be seen in greater detail, and the technique has helped in deciphering nano-fossils for age determination and correlation of rocks .The integration of geochemistry with geology has initiated a new field of basin modelling, assisting with the understanding and quantification of HC generation, expulsion and migration potential of source rocks.
Under this theme papers are invited where integration of various branches of science has provided a fruitful explanation of geological processes and helped in exploration and development of HC resources for the betterment of mankind in an economical way.
With new realities on the adoption of cleaner energies, oil price "competitiveness" and rising world energy consumption, the stage is being set for the emergence and/or dominant change to gas production in the industry. Contrary to popular belief about gas just being another fossil fuel with dangerous emission rates, natural gas has been proven to emit the least carbon dioxide (CO2) and with the world still very far from a complete move away from fossil fuels, it is important that we begin to explore gas development as a cheaper and cleaner alternative. With deliberate advocacy, the industry and regulatory bodies must begin to critically consider workable fiscal and development options that the exploration of gas needs to operate within. In Africa alone, we have giant gas discoveries in offshore Mozambique, Egypt, Tanzania, Angola and Nigeria, and to meet the rising increase in demand, it is forecasted that supply will increase to around 70% by year 2040.
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The international business of oil and gas exploration and production is subject to myriad global as well as country-specific factors and influences. The global economy, changing energy use trends, valuation methods and reporting, as well as local business operating environments all play a vital role in shaping the landscape. This theme encourages participants to share their expertise, ideas and insights on any of the listed or other relevant topics.
The impact of oil and gas exploration and production activities on the environment has become an increasingly important topic. Current ease of access to information has raised issues such as the use of fossil fuels and pollution, climate change and protection of the environment to everyday household topics of discussion and conversation. The objective of this theme is to attract authors who will share their knowledge, experiences and insights on any of the listed topics or other relevant subjects.
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Study: Fish, soy oil reduces elderly heart attack risk
Daily intake of fish or soy oil is good for the aging heart, a new study says.
An elderly person who takes daily supplements of omega-3 fatty acids from soy or fish is less at risk for sudden heart attack, according to the findings of a research team with members from Atlanta, Boston and Mexico.
They found that heart rate variability – a key measure of healthy heartbeat function – improves quickly among those 60 and older who have being taking these supplements. The report appears in the April issue of Chest.
Researchers in 2000 and 2001 studied the HRV levels of 52 male and female nursing home residents whose regular dietary intake of fish was assessed as "poor." All were over the age of 60, and none relied on a pacemaker or had a prior history of arrhythmia.
Fish oil capsules offered the greatest overall cardiac benefit, researchers found. Those taking the fish oil capsules were quicker to improve their HRV levels than those taking the soy oil capsules. And those ingesting fish oil experienced HRV increases within just three weeks, compared to eight weeks in those taking soy oil.


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Hello, this is James from the Visual Impairment Team in Devon.
In this video I am going to be demonstrating Touchpad Blocker, which is a free piece of software for your Windows computer that disables your touchpad on your laptop when you are typing.
In doing this, the software stops your cursor from jumping all over your screen.
The video includes a full set of subtitles but if you prefer to read from a transcript, please find one below.
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Hello everyone and welcome to this video.
In this video I want to demonstrate how to download and install a free and tiny piece of software called Touchpad Blocker.
It works on Windows machines only.
Touchpad Blocker stops the touchpad on your laptop from working when you are typing only.
This hopefully solves an age-old problem of the cursor suddenly moving around the page when you are trying to type.
And you can see on the screen now I am at the website here.
Now this is an annoying enough problem in terms of the cursor moving around the page if you quickly recognize that the cursor has moved because you can see it in a different position on the page but it is a bigger problem and a much bigger nuisance if you have a visual impairment because it would take you longer to realize that the cursor has moved to a different position on the page and then it would take you even longer to get the cursor back to where it was.
Like anything to do with computers, there are many different ways to do the same things. Some laptops have keys on the keyboard that enables you to switch the touchpad on and off and on other laptops you can adjust the software in order to disable the touchpad.
Now, Touchpad Blocker as I said, is a very small download and it just works in the background, it disables itself after any key on the keyboard is pressed.
The software has a shortcut on the desktop which you can just click to turn it on and off.
And then you can turn it on and off with the keyboard shortcuts now.
Importantly, the software seems to be safe since I downloaded a couple of days ago, nothing horrible has happened on my computer.
I haven't gone to any surprised pages when I have tried to go on the Internet or anything like that.
So it does seems safe to download.
However, just watch out because as you can see from this page. It is an incredibly busy page.
It has got adverts on it , all of which scream at you to download but in my experience you will need to do this download this is black download button up here or this black download button down here, sorry.
So I will only be using this black download here. So it is of very small software download so you can see it's done it in a fraction of a second.
So let's open it up and then it takes us through a set of wizard and again, we just, like most pieces of software click next or I agree. Now it's asking if we want to run Touchpad Blocker at the moment which we do, we don't necessarily want to report the installation to the website so here we go let's have a look.
Right you can see here this is the desktop shortcut formally Touchpad Blocker and this is control panel of the software itself, so these are our options on it, we can automatically run the programme on start up, we can show system tray notifications, which is these notifications down here.
There we are there with Touch Blocker.
We can block accidental tabs and clicks and make sure all of those I would suggest are ticked or checked.
Now this time interval to block clicks, this is after you press a key on your keyboard.
How quickly afterwards does this software disable your touchpad and you have got a choice here. I would suggest you kind of go for quickly as possible. It is also also blocking our wheel and move events if your touchpad has facilities like that and it will bleep when a click is blocked.
It is important to say that of course as well as the touchpad beneath most touchpads are the left and right mouse buttons and it will block the use of those while you are writing as well and it will also bleep to let you know that you have accidentally press the left or right mouse button and here's our keyboard shortcut by pressing control and F9. We can turn it off as we can see from notification or we can turn it back on.
So I am going to do a quick demonstration here of Touchpad Blocker. Now at the moment to move my mouse around I am using my touchpad. What i am going to do, I am going to go into the address bar up here and with my left hand I am just going to do iI am just going to start pressing different keys to activate the writing and then with my right hand I am going to be moving my mouse cursor around randomly as you can see. So let us see what happens.
Okay so you see I repeatedly pressed the letter "a" as I was pressing that then movement from the touchpad actually froze and then as soon as I stopped, I got the movement back again.
So there we go everyone, that is a really, really useful piece of software.
When we go touchpad on our laptop and when we are trying to write whether it be on the Internet or in Microsoft Word or anything like that.
As usual, any comments about this video, any comments about the software. Please leave your comments in the space below the video.
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For most people, living in France does not just mean eating croissants and drinking good wine every day. This blog post is a part of our series, An Expat Life, exploring what it is like for an expat to live and work in Paris. Through these profiles of expats who have made their lives here, we will show you the different opportunities that exist in France and the (many) struggles that go along with them.
People from all walks of life find their way to Paris for one reason or another. They piece together various jobs in order to stay in Paris and have a fulfilling life. One of those people is Kristen Gonzales, the latest addition to the Savoir Faire Paris team. We are constantly impressed by the way in which she has carved out her life here and is involved in so many different activities. She is a great example of someone who wants to be in Paris and will do anything to make her life here.
Originally from Colorado, Kristen moved to Paris in October 2011 with the goal of becoming fluent in French. The most difficult part of her decision to move was figuring out how to get a visa. Since she enjoys working with children, Kristen initially decided to come to Paris as an au pair. As is a common refrain among expats working in France, Kristen explained that finding a job in Paris while living in the US "was not an easy task." Yet she found a family to work for who would sponsor her for a visa and she was off to start her brand new life.
As anyone who has ever moved to a new city knows, it can be really hard to start life over completely, especially in a new country. One of the biggest difficulties for Kristen was adjusting and building a foundation for her new life. This was further complicated by the typical administrative hurdles that the expats living in France are all too familiar with. "The every day life things like opening a bank account and getting a phone," she said, "were much more stressful than they would be in a familiar land." With the addition of the initial language barrier and a less-than-friendly host family, her first few months here were "very lonely."
In the little over a year that she has lived here, Kristen has found the time to pursue her other passions and has really made a life for herself here. Her weeks are full of studying, teaching English, working for Savoir Faire, singing in her church choir and expressing herself artistically whenever possible. But her real passion is beauty and teaching people how to take care of their skin in order to improve their quality of life. She is a trained esthetician, but until recently she has not been able to work. Now that she has gotten her footing here and is working freelance, all she has to say is "it's about time!" She offers different services to her clients, from waxings and mini beauty treatments to lessons on makeup applications. She considers waxings her specialty, so she is the woman to go to for a bikini or eyebrow waxing!
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Of all the superheroes Hanna-Barbera featured, who could forget one of the true classics, Captain Caveman (Cavey for short). His amazing abilities include super strength and hidden objects that he keeps in his fur, which include live dinosaurs big and small. I always found that strange. Where does he keep those?
Cavey also has flying ability that comes from his club, but it's very limited. At least he can easily activate it with his battle cry, "Captain CAAAAVEMAAAANNN".
Cavey started out in Captain Caveman and the Teen Angels (1977-1980), which is one of many mystery solving spooky adventure cartoons that came from the success of the Scooby-Doo franchise. However, this one always stood out to me because of Cavey's lovely companions.
The teen angels are a trio of mystery solvers. They are Deedee the inquisitive leader, Taffy the brilliant excitable beauty, and Brenda the coward. Although she doesn't run and hide like Scooby-Doo and Shaggy, she tends to dwell on the scary situations.
I'd also like to point out that the teen angels make mystery solving look easy. All it takes is finding a few clues and they already know who did the crime, or who the monster behind the mask is. Then when the crook tries to run off, it leads to an exciting chase as Cavey goes after him.
Cavey and the teen angels were also part of the Scooby Doobies team on Laff-a-Lympics (1977-1978). They have always been the characters I most looked forward to see compete. However, there are episodes when Cavey doesn't talk. He just grumbles and growls like a caveman. I find that confusing sometimes because he talks just fine on his own show.
In later years, Captain Caveman became part of the Flintstones franchise, starting with his own segment on The Flintstone Comedy Show (1980-1982). This version is more on the level of Superman and Cavey has a secret identity, Chester the office boy. The disguise isn't much, but requires an elaborate transformation sequence behind a coat rack.
Another big difference was that Wilma Flintstone and Betty Rubble were often the damsels in distress Cavey ends up rescuing from peril. As exciting as that is, I end up wondering where the teen angels are. Then it dawned on me. This series takes place in the Stone Age long before the teen angels found Cavey in that block of ice. So maybe these were Cavey's past adventures before joining the mystery solving group.
After that, Cavey had a segment on The Flintstone Kids (1986-1988) called, Captain Caveman and Son. Here he was a TV superhero instead of a real one and has adventures with his son Cavey Junior. Although these adventures provide good lessons to learn, they're not as exciting as before.
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Thanks to the Lonely Planet "Southeast Asia on a Shoestring" guide we found this fun little vegan restaurant, just south of the Democracy Monument (pictured above) called "Arawy". It's a good walk from Khao San Road. To see a map on how to get there, click here.
The address is 152 Thanon Din So.
Marya went off to the lavatory while I stood up to snap these pictures of the food.
As I was taking the pictures, the owner started dishing out some of the various dishes, seemingly at random.
Dinner: May 15 Dinner: Arawy - pumpkin stuff, pumpkin soup, other soup, brown rice, tofu in banana leaf, fake meat, etc.The owner asked us how we had heard of her place. We looked around and noticed no less than ten framed posters of the cover of each Lonely Planet Southeast Asia on a Shoestring guide that included her restaurant. We pulled out our guide and showed it to her. "Oh, I don't have that one", she said, noting that her wall was lacking the most recent edition.
I should add that the place does not serve alcohol. That was fine, as we could get that everywhere else. It was just neat to have an authentic vegan meal in Bangkok somewhat off the beaten path. I have no real clue as to what exactly we ate, but it was delicious all the same. That the owner was so friendly added to our experience that evening.
In complete contrast to Arawy is Four Sons Inn.
The place is located near the end of Soi Ram Buttri. Recycling from an older post, click here to see a map that includes Four Sons. It's where the upper left arrow is pointing "Stay Here".
Craving something somewhat spicy, I ordered the Kee Mao, also known as Drunken Noodle.
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After the monastery and temples, we boarded our tuk-tuks again and left for the Tonle Sap Lake (and river) and a chance to see the floating villages that line the channel to the lake. The Tonle Sap is the largest body of water in Cambodia and is essentially a VERY wide area in the Tonle Sap River that joins the Mekong near Phnom Penh. It's richness in food, varying water levels, and the way it spreads nutrients across the countryside when it floods makes it a remarkably important resource for the nation. The land is so flat in this area that the river actually changes flow direction based upon the amounts of and location of rainfall. Flooding from the lake every year provides fresh soil to the rice fields that are cultivated mostly during the dry season—110 days from seed to mature rice according to Kean.
When we arrived after the very dusty ride, we saw dozens of boats along the banks of a channel that, during the dry season connected villages to the lake itself. Kean told us that the water was just beginning to rise since we were early in the rainy season, but that all but the tops of the dikes and roadways would be covered by September. Dozens of long, narrow Mekong-style passenger boats lined the shoreline and Kean bought tickets for us at the main counter. We all went down the steps from the high-water berm to the current lake level and boarded the sturdy boat 5786 with its intrepid captain working to get the engine started. Kean helped push us from the shore once the motor was running—and also away from the other boats so that we could navigate our way into the main channel. We were told that the water was only about chest deep, but the propeller shafts that stuck out almost horizontal from the backs of the boats had bottom guards to keep them from choking in the muddy bottom.
We were soon off for our two hour cruise along the channel that became increasingly congest with boats, houses, and plant growth until we reached the current effective terminus with the lake aobut 25 minutes later. Along the banks we saw children swimming, men and women throwing fishing nets, families on small houseboats watching TV powered by car batteries, repair shops, mini-marts on barges, pigs in floating stalls, dogs, cats, and more than I could imagine. There were floating schools sponsored by Vietnam and a safe drinking water station funded by USAID.
The channel effectively ended at an area choked by plant growth, but home to a floating village that included a crocodile farm, restaurants, markets, and observation platforms, From that point to what appeared to be the open water of the lake, it looked a half kilometer of water lilies and other growth was choking the route. Some boats charged through, but Kean told us that there really wasn't anything exciting about being on the main lake itself—just a flat expanse of brown, muddy water—so we stayed at the terminus and watched the other boats from the platform.
The return on the boat was largely uneventful once we got the motor started again—this time requiring one of the village mechanics to give us a jump start. Oh, and I forgot to mention… as we were departing in the first place, our captain suddenly just let go of the wheel and ran to the back of the boat. It seems that he'd forgotten to attach the ropes that connect the rudder to the steering. We approved of his actions!
Once back to our tuk-tuks, it took us about 40 minutes to return to the hotel. We were caked in dust, but we had time for a shower and clean-up before checking out of the hotel and getting some lunch.
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My friend and editor-extraordinaire Benjamin Smith over at Patriots of the American Revolution kindly informed me that my feature "American Gladiators: The Alexander Hamilton-Aaron Burr Duel" will be running in the upcoming July/August issue. My next piece promises to be a bit more challenging. Taking a page from blogger Robert Moore Jr. who has done some excellent work on the Southern Unionists Chronicles, I am interested in examining Virginia's Loyalists of the Revolution, specifically those here in Fredericksburg.
My previous piece for PAR on the Black Loyalists of New Brunswick was quite broad. This study will take a different approach by examining an individual's experience. The challenge is finding a good candidate and enough reference material to cover them. In doing some preliminary research, I came upon a Fredericksburg Loyalist whose experiences were particularly unpleasant.
Adam Allan was born in Great Britain in 1751 and originally settled in Williamsburg in 1772. According to an article titled The White Loyalists of Williamsburg by Kevin P. Kelly, "Allan, the proprietor of the Stocking Manufactory, moved to Fredericksburg in February 1776 after making himself very unpopular in Williamsburg by capturing and returning the colony's seal to Dunmore. But Allan was even less popular in Fredericksburg. He reported that on June 6, 1776, he was 'stript naked to the waist tarr'd & feather'd' and in that situation, 'carted through Fredericksburg upwards of two hours.' He fled to New Brunswick in 1786.
That certainly has the makings of an interesting story. What makes it extremely significant (to me) is the fact that Allan was at one time, a highly-respected businessman in his community, yet he was not exempt from the chastisements that were carried out on Loyalists. This speaks to how quickly residents turned on their fellow citizens who were in support of the Crown. I was able to locate 17 tradesmen newspaper advertisements placed by Allan in 1776.
In the January 20th issue of Dixon and Hunter, a Williamsburg publication, Allan advertises the sale of equipment and journeymen for hire. He closes his ad by stating N.B. I intend to leave the Colony soon.
In the February 2nd, 9th, and 16th issues of Purdie, a Fredericksburg publication, Allan announces his arrival:
Williamsburg, Feb 2, 1776.
The subscriber intends moving up to Fre-
dericksburg, where he will carry on
the stocking making business to a greater ex-
tent than formerly. He will be much
obliged to those who please to favour him
with their work, and makes no doubt but
what work he does will meet with the ap-
probation of the publick, for which he will
expect ready money. ADAM ALLAN
Obviously, Mr. Allan was not hiding from the public. I am therefore extremely curious as to what transpired to cause him to leave Williamsburg, why he selected Fredericksburg as a new home, and what events led up to him being tarred and feathered. I will post updates as this project unfolds.
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The 14 members of this family are born with a rare and unique feature—they all have 12 fingers and toes. Sounds weird and strange, right? But this is one true life-story from Brazil!
Recently, the famous De Silva Family got into news again when they welcomed a new member into their clan: Vinicius, son of Alessandro and Katia. And the baby boy arrived with the same "genetic abnormality."
When asked about the extra digits Alessandro said that this is a unique mark. "This is a mark that no other family has, it's what makes us stand out from the crowd," he said, according to a report by The Sun.
The De Silvas are fondly known as "The Family of Six." Also, they believe this extra feature has helped them become better musicians and goalkeepers.
Alessandro has six fingers, while his wife, Katia, has the standard five on each hand. This means that their new baby had a 50 percent chance to inherit the six-finger gene. Their first son, Guilherme, proudly owns six fingers, and now their younger son, Vinicius, also follows the legacy.
This genetic syndrome is called polydactyly, which causes people to be born with extra fingers and toes. However, it happens only in one out of 1,000 births.
"If either your mom or your dad has extra digits, then you stand a 50/50 chance of getting the same type," said Dr. Laura Lettice, a genetic scientist.
While we all look at this with amazement, the 7-year-old Guilherme is quite happy with having six fingers. "The coolest thing about having six fingers being able to hold a lot of things at once," said Guilherme.
Alessandro said that it was his grandfather Assis who passed this "abnormality" into the family, and also he is the one who actually transformed it into a proud thing.
"My grandfather transformed having six fingers into a valuable thing. So much so that he wrote a book where his hands are on the cover. And he composed music and everything he did carried the six finger family symbol," Alessandro said.
Joao Assis, who is a goalkeeper, said: "I'm able to reach some balls when people can't. For me it's easier to hold the ball, I have more grip and my hands covers more, so it's difficult for the ball to escape."
"It's never been an issue for us having six fingers. We like having six fingers," said Alessandro's aunt Sylvia.
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You know what to test, why to test it, and how to write flexible tests that won't break with minor changes.
You're comfortable working in a Linux environment.
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Write pragmatic, testable code that works on different devices, OSes, and browsers.
Work with a cross-functional team to ship on a weekly basis.
Contribute to our React component library and build new features in our merchant-facing SPA.
Collaborate with product and design departments to build maintainable, usable, and beautiful features.
Share your knowledge with other developers through pair programming.
Participate in architectural decisions and crafting our long-term technical strategy.
Take initiative in pushing projects forward, while validating and communicating your ideas with the team.
Help us continue to develop our open-source projects and culture.
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4-5 years professional experience
Computer Science fundamentals (e.g., data structures, data transformation, function composition, etc.)
Strong foundation in Linux
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Ability to implement design specs precisely with (S)CSS
Ability to communicate fluently about technical topics in English
Experience working with Node and relational databases
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5+ years development experience
Experience in at least one server-side programming language besides Javascript
More reasons to work at SumUp
Dedicated budget for attending conferences.
Weekly Lunch and Learn session, where the local dev team exchanges technical ideas over company-sponsored lunch.
Stay creative! Spend your Friday afternoons hacking on a side project of your choosing.
We do at least one off-site every year, where the tech teams from Berlin, Sofia, and São Paulo gather to hack together. In the past, we've gone to Bulgaria and Greece.
Our lean processes allow us to ship new features and functionality on a weekly basis.
Infrequent regular meetings – most days you'll do a stand up and get to work.
We have a close, welcoming, and international community; we get together regularly for brunches, cocktail nights, football, yoga, and office parties.
All the startup swag you expect - kicker table, beer in the fridge, and a shiny MacBook Pro.
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We're looking forward to meeting our next teammate! You'll be asked to provide the following information when you apply:
Why do you think you'd be a good fit for this position?
One of your favorite coding challenges you encountered in the last two years: what was it about, how you tackled it, and what you learned. Technical details encouraged!
You can also choose whether to include a CV, a link to your Xing/LinkedIn, a link to your github, tech blog, or portfolio – whatever you think will give us the complete picture!
Our process
If your application is selected, we'll follow up with a short coding quiz (à la "Fizz buzz") and then a phone call to kick things off. After that, we do a technical interview, and then finally a day of pair programming in our office in Berlin on a React app. Please be aware that our process involves interviewing on-site, so you should be prepared to come meet us during this process.
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Inspired by the artisans of Murano Italy, these handcrafted Murano like glass bottle openers are stunning and will wow your guests with it's elegance and style. From Cassiani collections exclusive Murano art deco collection this unique design handmade Venetian like glass bottle opener is made of a silver metal opener on one end accented with a round glass bead with elegant gold and brown colors on the other end. It is sure to impress your guest with it's sophisticated design. Each of these unique art deco bottle openers are handmade and because of that no two are exactly alike. They come packaged in a quality two piece silver gift box and stamped with our authentic Murano art deco collection logo in silver foil. Each stopper measure approximately 4.25" in length.
Brand: Cassiani Collection Favors
Brand: Cassiani Collection Favors


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Coca-Cola: They're Bad for Your Health
Posted by Stuart Rose on
Coke has poured millions of dollars into an effort to persuade people that exercise, not diet, is the key to weight control.
Exercise makes only a modest contribution to weight loss, but Coke wants you to think otherwise—to keep you drinking their high-fructose sugary water.
In case you forgot, or never knew in the first place, the number one source of calories in the US is high fructose corn syrup, usually in the form of soft drinks. What does too much fructose do? It releases excess insulin, causing high triglycerides, obesity, diabetes and the metabolic syndrome.
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Grasshopper: Kings Ridge
April 15, 2013
I went back up to Occidental this past Saturday for the third time this year - yet another Grasshopper, this one the famous Kings Ridge edition.
Angel Garbarino looking fast and strong
It was a slightly nerve-wracking start - a couple hundred amped up cyclists, going downhill for 6 miles on a narrow, twisty road with cracks and potholes.....definitely a few tense moments as squirrely riders grab their brakes and weave in and out of the group. I kept it safe and stayed near the back, riding with my friend Angel and enjoying the scenery. The pace didn't pick up until we were on Highway 1, where strong crosswinds splintered the main group. The wind did a number on me, and I fell back pretty far, but luckily the road turned upward before long: a 1500 ft. climb up the famous Meyers Grade.
Looking back down Meyers Grade
Meyers was heinous, but I was feeling great and passed a ton of people, joining up with a group of 6 or 7 at the top. We were all working together pretty well, trying to catch the larger group ahead of us, when a woman in our group crashed hard going around a corner. I didn't see it, but we all stopped to make sure she got help - felt so bad for her, she was in a lot of pain with blood on her face...apparently she was just banged up, nothing broken. After making sure she was taken care of, I kept on rolling towards the quick dirt descent back down to Highway 1.
Who says you need a mountain bike to ride dirt?
Ahhh...dirt. My home. Nothing quite like 2-wheel sliding around muddy corners on 23mm tires. I blazed that descent, catching more folks, and ended up on Hwy 1 with one other guy.
We traded pulls for a couple miles against the strong wind, and quickly arrived at the Kruse Ranch climb - more dirt! My legs felt great and I made pretty good time up the climb. Some ridiculously steep grades after the bridge slowed me down a bit, but before I knew it I was on Kings Ridge.
Kings Ridge Road...stunning
Kings Ridge Road is an incredible ribbon of concrete along a high ridge through the Sonoma coastal mountains, and the weather was gorgeous. I was having a blast, but starting to lose steam. The rest of the ride was uneventful - fun descent down from Kings Ridge, getting picked up and then dropped from a fast train of riders, and suffering up the gradual climb solo to the finish. Pretty pleased with how I felt - definitely much stronger than the previous Grasshopper. Finished in about 4:40 - still nowhere near the top of this crazy fast group of riders, but the legs are feeling good.
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Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world. Enter any cafe today and you will see a long list of coffees, varied in terms of their origin, brewing technique, flavour and so on. The most exclusive coffee shops offer the most expensive coffees from around the world. These brews don't just taste different but will also burn a sizable hole in the coffee lover's pocket. Here's a list of super-expensive coffee varieties from around the world.
Costing a whopping $160/lb, Luwak Coffee is famous not just for its unusual taste but also the manner in which it is produced. An Indonesian civet is fed coffee berries, which after fermentation in its digestive system, are then cleaned and processed to get the final, consumable coffee. As far as the taste goes, Luwak coffee takes some getting used to. A lot of food critics and coffee connoisseurs maintain that this variety sells for the story for the taste itself is none too good.
This exclusive coffee brew is produced only and only in Hacienda La Esmeralda in Boquete, Panama. It's actually called "Esmerelda" or Gesha coffee, but most people refer to it by the name of its production origins. This coffee is supposed to derive its unique, pleasing flavour by being grown in the shade of guava trees. Since it is not just fancy but also tastes wonderful, Hacienda La Esmeralda has received many culinary awards in the past.
St. Helena's Coffee will leave you about $79 poorer just for 1 lb worth of product. It became famous on account of Napoleon Bonaparte's unwitting promotional campaign; during his exile, he took refuge at St. Helena, a small island along the coast of South Africa, nestling in the South Atlantic Ocean and deemed its coffee to be "the only good thing" about the place. Apparently, he even sowed the seeds in some of the farms.
This Guatemalan coffee, which costs about $50 per pound, is widely cultivated in the Huehuetenango. This versatile blend, which tastes brilliant both as drip coffee and espresso, won the 4th stop in the Cup of Excellence Competition 2006. It is a rich, chocolatey blend which though not very complex, it has a delectable fruity kick, great aroma and lovely taste, loved by those who enjoy Mocha-esque concoctions.
Cultivated in parts of Brazil, especially in the Minas Geraiz, Fazenda Santa Ines gets its name from the farm on which it is primarily produced. The hallmark of this coffee is that it is produced in the tradition way, without any automated processes, which is believed to add more complexity. It is flavoursome and smooth to drink and tastes good with milk as well. A lot of people compare the taste of this coffee to berries and caramel.
For those who like their coffee to be mild and light, the Blue Mountain coffee would be the best indulgence, both in terms of taste and expense. This coffee is touted for its lack of bitterness and this has earned it quite a reputation over the past few decades. As this Jamaica-produced coffee, which is grown in Jamaica's Blue Mountains, is now a very sought-after brew. But you have to shell out about $49 for 1 lb to enjoy it.
The second-place winner in the 2006 Cup of Excellence, Los Planes is primarily grown and processed in Citala in El Salvador. It is supposed to be a fruity, pungent coffee that will appeal to those who enjoy Ethiopian and Sumatran blends. The Los Planes coffee mixes tend to have a mild flavour and lovely aromatics. At $40 for a pound, this coffee is expensive but aficionados maintain that it is worth every penny and better than costlier blends.
The coffee cultivated in the South and North Kona Districts on the slopes of Mauna Loa and Hualalai receive the exclusive label of 'Kona' coffee. There are various varieties of Kona coffee and their quality and taste ranges from good, bad and average. There are numerous fans of such brews going around, but there are quite a few sceptics who claim that Kona coffees are overpriced at $34 per pound and taste ordinary.
Coffee mega-seller Starbucks introduced the Rwanda Blue Bourbon to its inventory post 2004. Their staff visited the coffee washing stations in Gatare and Karengera, and found their produce to be of high quality, with the brews smooth with a very strong finish. This is a favourite pick amongst those who love strong concoctions. And given that it's marketed by Starbucks, a $24/pound price tag does not seem too expensive.
Sourced from the Yauco area in Puerto Rica, the Coffee Yauco Selecto AA is amongst the most popular expensive coffees globally. It is a mild, smooth brew that appeals to a wide palate and thus, its sale and purchase has increase manifold in recent times. This Puerto Rican coffee costs $24 a pound which isn't as exorbitant as some other varieties on this list, and is a mainstay with many coffee lovers.


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When surfing the Web, it's common for consumers to receive suspicious advertisements and email messages. As a result, some individuals end up having to send dispute letters to credit reporting agencies.
For example, while it may be tempting for consumers to respond to a charity offer they receive in the mail, they may benefit from verifying the authenticity of the source before making donations.
This is because many of these email charities are carefully disguised phishing scams that are attempting to gain access to consumer information, such as bank account and PINs, Consumer Affairs reports. Individuals can verify the email by checking the information at the websites for the American Institute of Philanthropy or the Better Business Bureau.
Criminals who gain access to a consumer's financial information may be able to rack up unauthorized purchases or max out a consumer's credit cards. As a result, individuals who find these unfair charges on their credit reports may need to contact a credit lawyer.
A credit repair organization may help consumers draft dispute letters, so that these unwarranted charges don't go on to further harm their credit scores.


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Door alarm
Whether you're only looking for a simple solution for your nosy sibling or you're simply into do-it-yourself projects, this door alarm will prove to be quite useful. This particular alarm is simple to make and pretty effective, and on top of everything, it is one of the cheapest DIY projects that you'll probably come across on the Internet.
Making a simple door alarm usually requires stuff that can be found in a hardware store. They are relatively cheap, depending on what you already have but given this alarm's design, you probably have all of the needed materials in your own garage.
Check out the step-by-step video and find out how to make a simple door alarm in the comfort of your own house!


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MIAMI — There has been no significant progress in the Dan Marino contract negotiations since Marino returned from his 37-day walkout Aug. 31.
``Not much has happened,`` Marvin Demoff, Marino`s agent, said Monday. ``We`re just sort of hoping something will happen. There have been some discussions, but nothing very detailed.``
Dolphins owner Joe Robbie gave Demoff a contract proposal Thursday and Demoff countered Friday.
Demoff is waiting for Robbie`s response to his counter, but sources close to the talks said the two sides are far apart.


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Dueling Pianos » Events at Crystal Lake, IL Theater
featuring Felix and Fingers
March 7 | April 12 @ 8:00p
Tickets start at $10 ($15 at door)*
Felix and Fingers bring their high-energy dueling pianos show to Raue Center's stage!
Brought to you by the National Piano Conference
Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos is a high energy, all request sing-along show for all ages. This interactive act brings together music and comedy for a night you'll be laughing about for weeks! From John Lennon to John Legend, Beach Boys to Beastie Boys, Felix and Fingers will play anything. Come ready with your favorite requests and prepare to laugh, sing, and dance with this one of a kind dueling pianos show.
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The Association of Greek Geologists was established in 1961 to promote the scientific and professional rights of geologists.
The positive output and the proper management produced by the actions of the AGG with regard to the every day difficulties facing in the workplaces of Geologists, with the greatest achievement being the safeguarding of geological professional rights, is due to the intense activity of the AGG administrations and its presidents.
AGG Board of Directors after the 2016 elections:
President Dr. Xenophon Stavropoulos
Vice President Evaggelos Spyridonos
General Secretary Dr. Triantafillos Kaklis
Treasurer and Secretary Special Panagiotis Sampatakakis
Member Myrto Georgiadou
Member Michael Lionis
Member Charalampos Kouris
Former Presidents of AGG:
Spyros Aranitis †
Thomas Kottis
Ioannis Gkenakos
Diomidis Parginos †
Pari Chorianopoulou
Costas Rigas
Spyros Papaxristopoulos †
Antonis Mettos
George Chatzigiannis
Stavros Papastavrou †
Nikolaos Zouros
Antonis Aggelopoulos