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Chestatee & Etowah Rivers, 2014
Paddling the Chestatee and Etowah Rivers
by Curt Cole
Twelve folks got together Friday through Sunday, June 27-29, 2014, and paddled a couple of really nice north Georgia rivers near Dahlonega, Ga. We also camped each night at Amicalola State Park.
Friday was the beautiful Chestatee River. This class I river has some mild rapids and shoals, white rhododendrons, which were in bloom, and hemlocks arching over the water. This was about a six mile run. Water level was 1.2', 190 cfs. Scraped bottom in a few places. A local outfitter, Chestatee River Adventures, allowed us to launch and park the shuttle vehicle at their location, free of charge. Some of us gave them a few bucks anyway. Nice folks who run float trips and rent boats.
Saturday and Sunday we paddled the Etowah River, from Highway 136 to hwy. 9 (Big Savannah section), and hwy. 9 to Kelly Bridge Road (Dawson Forest section.) The latter was the prettier, undeveloped, flatter and less obstructed of the two, though both were nice class I runs with some easy rapids, shoals and some strainers. About 8 miles each. Water level was about 2.4', 200 cfs (Landrum gauge.) This was a little lower than on my March scouting trip, when the level was a less scrapey 270 cfs. We scraped bottom occasionally but no major hangups and no capsizes.
Participating were: Greg Bates, Franke Christian, Curt (trip leader)/Irene Cole, Pam Diersen, Marty/Mimi Dyche, Tom Payne, Bernard/Genise Spenle, and Basil/Tami Youman.
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The key to this toast is a perfectly toasted piece of bread. It has to be hard but not burned or chewy.
Apple butter and coconut butter combined makes for an irresistible spread, which is then topped of with some more crispiness… apples apples apples.
Serves: 2 toasts
- 2 Slices of your favorite bread (I used wholewheat toast from When Pigs Fly)
- 2 teaspoons of coconut butter
- 2 Tablespoons of apple butter
- ½ apple
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Lightly toast the bread. Spread coconut butter and apple butter evenly on each slice. Cut apple into thin slices and layer onto each slice. Sprinkle with Cinnamon


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Intro: The death of Trayvon Martin was very devastating and created a nation wide commotion on racism. The incident mixed up many emotions by many people in the United States and also changed a few things in our day to day lives. Trayvon Martin forever changed American criminal procedure.
On the night of February 26th, 2012, the 17 year old Trayvon Martin entered a 7-11 near by his house to buy a pack of skittles and an Arizona Iced Tea. The young boy was then seen by a near by neighborhood watchmen known as George Zimmerman. As the young Trayvon was heading home he got into a little "scuffle" with Zimmerman later then leading Zimmerman to unload a gun to the young man.
After the young man was found dead once the police arrived, Zimmerman was arrested that night. They went to trial just for Zimmerman to be found guilty and charged with 2nd degree murder. The trial was watched by many once the footage was finally released because of how many were wanting to see what had been the final decision on George Zimmerman. There was definitely more of the people in the world that agreed to the sentencing of Zimmerman and there was only a minuscule amount of people who opposed to this.
The Incident of Trayvon Martin and George Zimmerman will always be very important just because of the simple fact that it caused a huge commotion which impacted so many more people in this world not just his family. It sort of created a stepping stone for better protection in some spots of the world and also advanced in many ways that the forces these days do things.
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One of the many things we pride ourselves in at Panache are the floral arrangements created custom for our clients and customers. For years, this is a service we have offered, and our current florist, Kacey, is one of the best. The dedication and creativity she puts into every piece makes each one so very unique, and the crazy combinations she puts together, blow my mind with how well the final product.. just works. Whether it's different styles, colors, or just out of the box combinations she definitely has the perfect touch.
To have an arrangement made specifically for you is one of the greatest gifts you could give your home. As you all have heard me say, greenery is one of the most important aspects of your home as is brings life, color, and dimension into the space. If that's the case, then why not make one to your specific taste and style.
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text: Global Partnership for Education Media release 2 February 2018 Today I announce a pledge of $90 million by the Australian Government to support quality and inclusive education worldwide through the Global Partnership for Education. This pledge forms part of Australia's commitment to ensuring more children, particularly girls and children with disabilities, participate in school for longer and acquire the skills they need to build their future. Education is a priority sector for Australia's aid program. In 2016-17, approximately 18 per cent of Australia's total overseas development assistance went towards education programs. Investing in education helps reduce disadvantage, accelerate economic growth and improve regional stability. Australia has a direct stake in the prosperity and stability of our region with 11 of our top 15 aid-partner countries considered fragile or conflict-affected. The Global Partnership for Education is making notable progress in these countries. For example, primary school completion rates increased from 56 per cent in 2000 to 69 per cent in 2015. Further, 88 girls for every 100 boys completed primary school in 2015, compared to 74 in 2002. The Global Partnership for Education is a valued partner in Australia's efforts to improve regional education outcomes. Since 2015, it has allocated over $1 billion to support children's education in countries in the Indo-Pacific region, such as Cambodia, Laos PDR, Nepal and Afghanistan. Media enquiriesMinister's office: (02) 6277 7500DFAT Media Liaison: (02) 6261 1555


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I am looking to learn how to add an object to array with multiple existing objects following the constructor function which I created.
//constructor function
function Bookdes(title, author, pages, current_page, available){
this.title = title;
this.author = author;
this.pages = pages;
this.current_page = current_page;
this.available = available;
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var bookarrays = [
new Bookdes("Fast Cars", "John Burns", 205, 43, "true"),
new Bookdes("Slow Cars", "Joe Fast", 70, 32, "false" ),
new Bookdes("Big Cars", "Darla Jean", 234, 42, "true"),
new Bookdes("Small Cars", "Dema Jones", 214, 34, "false"),
new Bookdes("Cars", "Alex Best", 235, 41, "true")
//Add two more books
bookarrays.push("Gasoline Car", "Johnny Walker", 200, 31, "true");
bookarrays.push("Natural gas car", "James Dean", 150, 21, "true");
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01 - Go get yourself a hater.
In this episode, Jeff speaks about the haters. Yes, the ones who show up to comment and criticize when you are trying to do something positive for yourself and the rest of the world. You need to know that they haters will always be present, no matter who you are or what you do. But whatever you do, DO NOT let them stop you from finding your purpose.


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As it happened: Ireland book their place at Euro 2016 courtesy of Jon Walters brace
Two goals from the returning Jon Walters was enough to seal a 2-0 win for Ireland over Bosnia and ensure Ireland's presence at next year's European Championships in France.
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To be the aroma of Christ to the Infirm, Imprisoned, Aged and Dying.
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The Catholic Chaplain Corps' mission is to bring the healing ministry of Jesus to the Infirm, Imprisoned, Aged and Dying of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston through trained clergy and laity. In collaboration with our parishes, we offer education and support to our ministers so that we become a source of hope and consolation, bringing Christ's compassion and love in a deeply personal way through kindness, joy, and prayer.
But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads in every place the fragrance that comes from knowing him. For we are the aroma of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing; to the one a fragrance from death to death, to the other a fragrance from life to life. Who is sufficient for these things? For we are not peddlers of God's word like so many; but in Christ we speak as persons of sincerity, as persons sent from God and standing in his presence.
- 2 Corinthians 2:14-17
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Yoga has the ability to build strength, release tension, and create more flexibility in the entire body.
The benefits of yoga can be experienced on many levels. On the physical level, you will gain strength, flexibility, coordination, and notice an increase in stamina and endurance as your body heals and becomes more balanced.
Emotionally, you will become calmer.
Beginners are more than welcome. Classes are open to everybody, all sizes, all fitness levels!
As a beginner, we advise you to pace yourself and listen to your body. Remember that yoga is not a competition.
The main goal is to improve and maintain your own physical and mental vitality, not to wrap your legs behind your head (although this may occur eventually!).
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By Candice Binno Pattah
A wife who loses a husband is called a widow. A husband who loses a wife is called a widower. A child who loses his parents is called an orphan. But...there is no word for a parent who loses a child; that's how awful the loss is. It would be much easier to deal with losing an arm, easier to lose both of your legs, even easier to live without your sight. Anything would be easier than living without your very own flesh and blood and the heart-beating life that you brought into this world. The immense pain of burying the child you labored and birthed is unimaginable. You gave birth to life as a promise to the future. This is the child you fed within your body and loved with your soul. This is the child who loved you with her whole heart and whom you loved with all of yours.
Parents are not supposed to bury their children; it violates the laws of nature. It is unnatural to outlive your child. When parents lose their child, the world slips off its axis and spins out of control. The universe mourns knowing it has gone against the circle of life. Children should bury their parents-not the other way around. Some of us have no choice but to have to bury our child; and as we watch our other children grow up to be who they are destined to be, our deceased child is frozen in time. The day will never come that I do not think about my daughter and question who she would have been and how she would have been woven perfectly into the tapestry of my family.
As bereaved parents, we cry more; we ache more. We long for what we will never have again. Nothing is harder than dealing with the emptiness of her not being in our lives anymore on a day-to-day basis. The empty high chair. The empty bed. The empty car seat. The empty spaces in our homes. Her voice, her hug, her touch, her laugh, her smell…all linger throughout our home. It feels as though everywhere we go is now empty. What should have been full will never feel full again. Time is both a blessing and a curse. As time passes, I find ways to cope; yet it is still a constant reminder of how long I have had to live without my daughter. My daughter, McKenzie Ryan Pattah, is gone. She lost her precious life on January 30, 2018 from a stomach infection which led to heart failure and brain damage.
Sweet McKenzie was a very innocent and shy child. She was filled with so much life, laughs, and giggles. McKenzie was beyond her years and very well behaved. She was very well-mannered and polite, using words such as "thank you", "please", and "I'm sorry" before two years old. We called her 'Old Soul McKenzie'. She carried herself with such class and was so proper it was hard to believe she was only two years old. This observant and intuitive child was truly gifted. She loved, more than anything to play with her seven-year-old sister, Paris and her six-year-old brother, Princeton. She also enjoyed bike rides with her family on the weekends and having play dates with her cousins. Daddy-daughter time always brightened her day. Hanging out with her mommy while her siblings were at school was one of her favorite things to do. She loved ice cream stops, Target runs, and going to the park.
Our duty as parents is to protect our children, especially when our children are so young and innocent. We try to prevent them from feeling sad, being hurt, or feeling any sort of pain. Unfortunately, during this daunting and traumatic experience, there was no way to do this when we were forced to come home from the hospital and completely shatter their little hearts. We had to explain to Paris and Princeton that their baby sister was never coming back home. We had to find a way to accomplish this challenging task while we ourselves did not know how to handle the agonizing mental and emotional pain inflicted upon us due to our tragic loss. This must have been one of the most tormenting things we had ever done. Trying to build a new normal life and filling the wants and needs of our children, who are still very dependent on us while we try to balance our heavy hearts, have been both mentally and physically overwhelming and heartbreaking. Paris and Princeton give us a reason to raise our heads from our pillows soaked with tears from the night before. We are given no choice but to fight on for the sake of our children. They give us strength to survive this traumatizing loss. Through their innocent eyes we see a light at the end of this dark tunnel.
Through difficult life changing events like this, we must stay strong to our faith. Meeting with many priests and nuns and the constant loving and compassionate support of our family and friends have been the most comforting. By keeping Paris and Princeton happy during a time of such sadness, they have been beyond helpful. We will never forget the outpouring love, support, and endless prayers from our beautiful community. We are so blessed to be part of such a loving, communal family.
We are hopeful that McKenzie will be remembered by her bright beautiful smile, contagious giggle, sensitive soul, and ladylike, feminine personality. Her big, beautiful blue eyes were an outer reflection of her inner beauty. It is incredible to see how many lives she touched at such a young age. Her short and sinless life brought many people to prayer and back to the House of God. Our sweet girl was spreading so much love around our community throughout her life and continues to do so even after her passing.
A foundation will be started in the name of McKenzie Ryan Pattah to ensure her legacy lives on forever. Her pictures will remain on our walls. Her stories will continue to be shared. Her soul will live through us forever and we will grieve her loss for the rest of our lives because grief never ends; it changes. It's a passage-not a place to stay. Grief is not a sign of weakness nor a lack of faith; it is the price we pay for love. Without love, there would be no grief. We will grieve her for the rest of our lives because our love for her will never die.
In the end, the truth remains that we do not belong to one another; we are all children of God. We came from Him and we will return to Him. Suffering, even when it is unbearable, is a gift from our Creator. Those who suffer on earth and continue to follow God will only have greater things waiting for them when He calls them home.


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Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Dreams... what do they mean???
and the other night I had a dream, well more like a nightmare that I just can't get out of my head. Gosh I am 44 and I think at this stage dreams/nightmares should not distract me like this but this one has...
I can recall being a kid and having a bad dream about snakes (and I like snakes they do not bother me at all) but I'd have this dream about thousands of snakes all around me... I'd wake up scared to death to move for fear there were snakes on my floor...again I always found this odd because I am not afraid of snakes... I mean do I want thousands of them crawling on me... NO... but I used to babysit for a couple that were snake lovers and I'd take out their huge boa and hold him... I will pick up a gartner snake... but man when I'd have this dream I was paralyzed with fear and would just lay perfectly still in my bed.
Sunday night (and yes here it is Wed and this is still bothering me) but Sunday night I had a dream I was dying and in my dream I was fighting dying because I was not sure (in my dream) if I was going to heaven or hell.
So if you can recall the movie Ghost (RIP Patrick Swayze) and the sound effects when one of the bad ones died and that sound effect of them coming out of their body and the black ghosts coming to take their soul.... that was happening in my dream... but in my dream I could stop the process and go back, but it was at that moment that I woke up... and I woke up scared to death, shaking, sweating and apparently so much so I woke up Matt... I didn't want to keep him awake so I didn't talk about it only said I had a bad dream... I tried to snuggle in the comfort of his arms but as soon as I started to drift off and get to dream sleep... that same spot in my nightmare where I am dying and trying to fight it came back to me - needless to say.. I didn't sleep well AT ALL! and this darn subconscious event is still weighing on my mind 3 days later...
I don't know what any of this means... but I do know that somehow in some fashion dreams are a glimpse of our waking lives in our subconscious minds... so do I think I am going to hell if I die today??? do I think a friend in my life might be going to hell if they died today??? could this nightmare have stemmed from some of my reading in Genesis??? or some discussion Matt and I had??? could it be I feel I am failing (dying) at trying to be a step mom to Trevor??? is there a part of my waking life I feel is dying because of my new life and the changes???
OR.... does any of this really mean anything???
and I won't even discuss my dreams of last night... while definitely more pleasant... they were not PG and where the heck did that come from????
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- Diane said...
Sorry for your bad dream. I know some people really analyze their dreams for every little meaning. I find the ones that are highly emotional, like yours was, are from God... Him trying to get my attention on something. Pray and ask Him what the dream was meant to show you or teach you. It may be for you, or like you said for someone else that you need to pray for. Hugs today :O)
- October 28, 2009 at 8:09 AM
- Kona Shelley said...
There have been dreams of mine lately that have tortured me..I try to let them go, sometimes I'm afraid of going to sleep as they will come back. So all I can say is that I sympathize with you and I wish I knew hot to get rid of them..I really wish I was one of those people that always forget their dreams!
- October 28, 2009 at 10:29 AM
- Christina said...
Hi Kim
I studied Psychology for a bit so let me give it a try. But not before telling you that you are the expert of your own dreams. The symbols and metaphors your mind produces are the associations you yourself have made with certain states of being / feelings / life situations.
Anyway: what I am sensing is a feeling of guilt and /or inadequacy.
It seems like you are afraid of not measuring up to your ambitions and that you fear grave punishment.
Actually, I have sensed that in some of your posts recently. I think it has something to do with who you'd like to be and who you perceive your true self really is and there seems to be a discrepancy there. It only exists in your mind, so this doesn't mean that you are a "bad" Christian by definition and that you've figured yourself out in your dream - it only means that your ideal image of a "good" Christian and the person you feel you really are not entirely congruent so you are struggling to incorporate the qualities of your personality that you think don't match up with the ideals you have.
I think it would be interesting (and very healing) to examine where that guilt comes from, if there is a true reason to feel that guilt and fear of punishment and to seek out forgiveness for whatever you discover. Forgiveness from yourself and the divine.
- October 28, 2009 at 10:37 AM
- He & Me + 3 said...
I hate dreams that wake me...I don't worry to much about them other than they disrupt my sleep. I usually begin to pray when I am awakened by a dream. I feel like that is the Lord nudging me to spend a little more time with Him.
- October 28, 2009 at 12:26 PM
- elaine @ peace for the journey said...
Dreams are an interesting mix of both the literal and the subconscious. I find that when mine are most unsettling are the times in life when I'm either really "on to" something with God and when I'm filling my mind with junk that needs to be fed with the light and truth of Jesus.
I try and read my Bible and pray before hitting the pillow at night; I often go to sleep immersing myself in some Biblical story, thinking about God and how it all might have "gone" should I have been there.
I've had some very vivid middle-of-the-night awakenings as of late, and I never consider them insignificant. I don't dwell on them, but I do think we're working some stuff out with our dreams... perhaps some things we don't allow ourselves to think about while awake.
Thanks for visiting me today. You are a beautiful woman with an incredible body! I wish I had half the will and stamina to work toward that end.
Be blessed this day and in your weekend. Sweet dreams!
- October 28, 2009 at 2:27 PM
- Cherylg said...
Hello Kim. God is the intepreter of dreams and can show you what this one is about. He knows your frame and he knows where all the peices of the puzzle goes re yourself or perhaps the person that God wants to reach through you. Pray as Diane said and ask for confirmation re what he requires re this dream.
Praying for you.
God Bless and take care.
Cheryl :)
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I've been keeping these under my hat for a while because I didn't want to say anything until they were published, but now they've gone live on CILIP I'm sharing them with you all:
"The UK is a diverse, cosmopolitan country with people of many faiths – and none. Public libraries are secular spaces, and, whilst providing sacred texts, books about faith and religion, and books reflecting non-religious views of the world, care needs to be taken to ensure that people's faith (or lack thereof) is treated with respect, and that one religious/faith group is not privileged over others.
Examples have occurred where local faith groups have tried to pressure libraries into presenting their sacred texts in a particular way; the guidelines below, originally developed by Siobhan Ball as part of her Information Management and Preservation Masters degree, aim to support libraries in making decisions about how to deal with such demands, and also outline good practice in dealing with sacred texts in general.
– See more at: http://www.cilip.org.uk/cilip/blog/how-care-sacred-texts-public-libraries#sthash.0BB9lkKJ.dpuf "
I'm obviously very excited to be published by CILIP and am open to answering questions or producing similar guides for specific faith groups and/or local communities.


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Contemporary oil painter Stelios Mormoris embodies geometric, impressionist painting in a signature style that combines lines, stripes, and gestural brushwork. Stelios grew up in Oak Bluffs, has lived in Paris most of his life, and now lives in Chilmark, where he paints in his studio in the Quansoo Woods.
Stelios studied as an architect at Princeton with Michael Graves, and has sold his work to private collectors, architects, and designers for the past five years. This is his first reception where he is showing his work to the general public.
There's a reception at his studio, 33 Quenames Rd., Chilmark, on Sunday, Sept. 2, from 4 to 7 pm. Visit the artist's website for more information at steliosmormoris.com.


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hannah + josh's intimate backyard michigan wedding
Hannah and josh were married in the backyard of hannah's family cottage, on Lake Hamlin in Ludington. Hannah's family cottage was built in the early 1900's, and it's full of character and family memories, so it made a perfect setting for this cozy, beautiful wedding. Hannah and her sister, Sarah were married just 2 weeks apart at their cottage and I had the honor of photographing both of their weddings.
Hannah and Josh have such a sweet love for each other and their personal vows brought tears to my eyes. There is just something about backyard weddings, they are my absolute favorite to photograph.
Dress: Boutique in Chicago | Venue: Family Cottage on Hamlin Lake | DJ: family friend | Florals: Arranged by bride and bridesmaids | Glassware and Dishes: Thrifted by mother of bride


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Pamplona is een spannende vakantie keuze voor elke toerist in Spanje. Naast de vele bezienswaardigheden van attracties, er zijn er in overvloed feesten en festivals om te
Pamplona is an exciting vacation choice for every tourist in Spain. Besides the many sights of attractions, there are plenty of celebrations and festivals to enjoy throughout the year, because there are various celebrations and folklore in Pamplona.
Stierenvechten Fiesta
One of the most famous and spectacular festivals celebrated in Pamplona's San Fermin Fiesta. This is a fiesta grab worldwide attention as the world music to the television to the herd of bulls fury raging through the city streets with hundreds of participants in traditional clothing running ahead of the bulls try to bloodshed.These bull-run participants to avoid viewing Thurs white shirts and red belts in advance where the bulls leave some wounded or excited Dash.
Pamplona sensation of the global audience with this show every year because it is a steadfast tradition celebrated.The bull run ends at the city bullring come at night by experienced and expert toreros.
This Sanfermines festival begins on July 7 with a whole week celebration. Pamplona revels in dancing, singing and drinking in a huge party every foreigner and local, young and old is welcome. This is the most exciting week in Pamplona fiesta.
Other parties
There are many other celebrations in Pamplona? That are celebrated with the same amount of power and royalty. May 25 showcases a Baile de la Era fiesta where the traditional regional dances are performed in Estella. June 24 is the most venerated month with the San Juan fiesta fiesta happening in Yanci pilgrimage. The participating pilgrims wash themselves in the spring water in a cave. This law apparently cure people with diseases, house Spanje.
July festivities begin on the thirteenth day, where de las Tres Vacas fiesta is celebrated in the Roncal Valley. An old agreement since 1375 obliged the French Barétous Valley residents an annual homage to 3 cows Piedra San Martin residents to settle. This unique ceremony is performed by the respective mayors who went in full medieval dresses to commemorate the old contract.The surrounding villages in Pamplona cling to their traditions and cultures through the Tudela fiesta which is celebrated between July 24 and July 28. The first Saturday of the month of August brings the festival of Estella with Tafalla fiesta from 15 August and lasts 5 days. The Sanguesa fiesta comes on between 11 and 17 september.
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Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show ready for second edition
Published: Wednesday, 30 October 2013
Mike Fulton
The annual Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show is set for kick off at Ocean Marina Yacht Club from 22 to 24 November for its second year, with the aim of promoting marine leisure tourism and enticing high end tourists to Thailand's number one beach resort destination, Pattaya.
At a recent press conference in Pattaya, guest of honour Mr. Ronnakij Akasingh, Deputy Mayor of Pattaya City, along with Mrs. Pataraporn Sithivanich, an executive director with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), and Ocean Property executives, announced the highlights for this year's event.
Pattaya is increasingly being referred to as the "Thai Riviera". Catering to tourists from all cultures and walks of life, Pattaya provides a safe, relaxing, fun-filled stay with tropical beaches, world-class hotels, a wide variety of local and international restaurants, as well as shopping centres and markets offering everything from local handicrafts to global luxury labels.
Some nine million tourists visit Pattaya each year, both domestic and international. In line with the TAT's strategy to grow high end tourism in Pattaya, and working closely with the marine tourism sector on Thailand's east coast, the show's organisers aim to showcase the region as one of Southeast Asia's leading marine tourism hubs.
Mrs. Supatra Angkawinijwong, the deputy-managing director of Ocean Property said, "Pattaya is famous for its beaches, islands and marine tourism, and through this show we aim to promote the region to a global audience. Last year was a success for us but the show will be even bigger this year.
"The Ocean Marina Yacht Club is already the largest marina in Southeast Asia, but we have plans to expand further and with a growing marine infrastructure around Pattaya this helps further promote the region."
Marine tourism is a large revenue generator for Pattaya, attracting high-end international tourists who come to enjoy the stunning marine landscape, charter yachts and use the marine services and marina facilities provided by Ocean Marina Yacht Club.
Yacht owners at Ocean Marina Yacht Club have been predominantly foreigners. However, this demographic has now changed as more and more Thais have adopted a marine leisure lifestyle. Over the past 12 months the number of Thai owners has increased from 20 percent to 38 percent.
An expanded in-water space at the 2013 Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show will host a large display of luxury motor and sailing yachts, including models from Princess and Simpson Marine, and also gadgets and water toys for those who already have everything else.
Onshore there will be a diverse display from the marine tourism, leisure and lifestyle and business sectors, from Thailand and overseas. These will include top yachting brands, luxury real estate, super bikes, super cars, marine accessories and more. In total, there will be over 100 exhibitors and 2,600 square metres of exhibition space.
For the expected 3,000 visitors there is a packed program of onshore and on-water activities and entertainment planned, including free sailing trials, free kayak trials, lucky draws, cocktail parties, Dragon Boat races and a marina-side beer garden and festival with live band.


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Professors Diane Lourdes Dick, John Eason (chair of the Estate Planning Focus Area), and Lily Kahng (chair of the Tax Focus Area) and will be on hand to talk about their practice experiences and to address questions such as, When do I need to apply to LLM programs? Where should I apply and what are my chances of being admitted? Will a tax LLM improve my marketability? If so, how? What JD classes do I need to take to prepare for the LLM program?
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The serial number Z0285084 is assigned to a Fender Stratocaster standard model guitar made in Corona, California, in 2000 or 2001.Specialized serial numbers are assigned to aid in the identification of deluxe, vintage, limited and artist editions of the Stratocaster guitar.
The Blond Jaguar was manufactured in 1994 and sold in a set with the Jazzmaster and Blonde Deluxe reverb amp.
It was denoted with LE as the leading letters of the serial number.
The other nonstandard models were not manufactured in the United States and have serial number components that identify the Fender factory in which they were produced.
The following information is taken from excerpts from
as well as other reference material both in my personal vintage guitar library and the internet, Please enjoy this information and use it as a guide to helping date your vintage guitar or vintage amp.
These codes often overlap within a few months to as much as a few years when used to determine the originality of a particular vintage guitar or amp.
The best way to date your vintage guitar or amp is from the manufacturers serial number and then use this guide as a reference to date the parts that make up said guitar or amp.
Dates and source codes to help aid and determine the age or year of production of your vintage guitar,amp or other electronic instrument. Source-Date Codes On American made vintage guitars and gear, the pots and speakers provide an excellent opportunity to date a piece of equipment by referencing their "source-date code".
The source-date code found on pots and speakers gives the manufacturer and date (roughly) when the components were made.
It may have been some time before the part was installed at the factory, but it still provides a good approximation of when the gear was made.
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The Best of SLC at Christmastime
I'm sorry for the lack of posts lately. After being out of town for Thanksgiving, we took an unexpected trip back to visit our families in Salt Lake City for the funeral of Adam's wonderful grandma and I ended up staying longer to spend more time with everyone. It was such a special time to be with family and to celebrate an amazing woman who lived an inspiring life that was cut short too soon. I have tried to soak up every moment being with loved ones and taking care of our little girl while also enjoying this most wonderful time of the year and sometimes it's hard to balance it all. This month has flown by so fast with so much going on and since we are getting ready to leave again to be back in Utah for Christmas and New Years, we have spent almost all of December there so I thought it would be fun to share what some of our favorite things to do are at this time of year in Salt Lake City. Let me know if you have any other favorites to add to the list!
| Festival of Trees | A fun evening activity to take your kids to see all the amazing Christmas trees that are up for auction and all the proceeds go to Primary Children's Hospital. They also have an impressive collection of Gingerbread houses and some Christmas performances.
| Mormom Tabernacle Choir Christmas Concert | This is the one of the most beautiful Christmas concerts you can find. I love going on a Sunday morning because there is such a wonderful spirit there and the talent will sure leave you uplifted. I love the incredible guest performers they have each year and the whole Christ-centered theme.
| Utah Symphony Christmas Concert | We went to this last week with my siblings and it was a really fun night out with just the adults, no kids. They always have guest performers playing with the Symphony and this year it was Pink Martini and they sure brought some spice to the symphony concert. Everyone was standing up at one point dancing along!
| The Nutcracker at Capital Theater | I have grown up going to this ever since I was a little girl and it was always such a special night where we would get dressed up and our dad would take us to dinner and the ballet. I loved watching this ballerinas on stage and couldn't wait to be in it when I was older. I still think it is one of the best Nutcrackers out there and Ballet West always done an amazing job.
| The Grand America Hotel | I love this place at Christmas because they do it up so pretty. They have a giant gingerbread house made of real gingerbread and christmas windows throughout the hotel decorated with a Christmas scene for each letter of the alphabet. They also do a breakfast with Santa but you have to get reservations early because it sells out in one day.
| Ice Skating at The Gallivan Center | I love ice skating outside under the lights in the winter and this newly renovated rink is the perfect spot. It's right in the heart of downtown so you can walk to everything and they have fire pits to warm you up while you watch the skaters.
| Lights at Temple Square | Because I grew up in Salt Lake, no other temple lights will compare to the beauty of Temple Square. The whole block is decked and the lights are professionally done down to every single branch. It's amazing. They also have a nativity in front of the visitors center and you can walk over to City Creek after for some dinner and hot cocoa.
| Zoolights at Hogle Zoo | I think these zoo lights just get better every year because we were amazed this year at how many lights there were. They really have every inch of the zoo done up and it's so fun for the kids to see some animals too.
| Thanksgiving Point Lights, Reindeer, and Ice Sculptures | This is such a fun place to go as a family because they have so many fun things going on, especially at this time of year. You can grab food and hot chocolate while you see Santa's Reindeer and watch the ice sculptures work their magic. They also have all of their gardens lit up with lights that you can drive through and if you come earlier in the day, it's fun to take your kids to the museum of natural curiosity. It's an incredible children's museum for all ages.
| A Christmas Carol at Hale Center Theater | This is another family tradition and it's always fun going to shows at the Hale Theater. They have such great musical talent and I love how they use their unique round stage in the middle.
| Candlelight Christmas at This Is The Place Heritage Park | You could spend a whole night at this place with all the different Christmas activities they have going on in the pioneer village complete with a live nativity in the stables.
| Ski Park City and Deer Valley | Utah is really the best place to go skiing and there are so many ski resorts to choose from. I love Alta and Snowbird but I grew up going to Deer Valley every year so it's kind of a favorite. It's just so pretty to get up to the mountains in the gorgeous snow and Park City has so many fun things to do with lots of great restaurants.
| Heber Valley Railroad Polar Express |
| Live Nativity at Liberty Park |
| Elf Scavenger Hunt at Gardner Village | They really do this place up cute for Christmas lights at night and you can get a scavenger hunt map for the kids to find all the different elves around and check them off when they find them.


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Predevelopment Agreement for Redevelopment of Charity Hospital in New Orleans to go Before LSU Board of Supervisors Jan. 25
BATON ROUGE – The LSU Real Estate and Facilities Foundation (i.e., LSU REFF) has put forth to the LSU Board of Supervisors a proposed predevelopment agreement with 1532 Tulane Partners (a partnership between El-Ad US Holdings and CCNO Development LLC) for the adaptive reuse of the former Charity Hospital Building at 1532 Tulane Ave. in New Orleans, adjacent to the LSU Health New Orleans campus. The LSU Board of Supervisors will consider the agreement at its Jan. 25 meeting in Shreveport; related documents are available at https://lsu.edu/bos/minutes.php.
Upon approval by the LSU Board of Supervisors, the agreement, which will govern the parties' obligations during a 6-12 month due diligence period, will be signed by 1532 Tulane Partners and the LSU REFF's subsidiary, Charity Hospital Redevelopment LLC. Following the due diligence period, proposed lease documents will be presented to the LSU Board of Supervisors for consideration and approval. Subsequently, LSU will enter into a ground lease with Charity Hospital Redevelopment LLC, which will then sublease the Charity Hospital land and building to 1532 Tulane Partners.
Upon execution of lease documents, Charity Hospital Redevelopment LLC, the LSU REFF, LSU and the State of Louisiana will not have any responsibility for operations and maintenance of the facility. 1532 Tulane Partners, as the developer, will be solely responsible for all costs and operations of the building, as well as for selecting and contracting with residential, retail and commercial tenants. Currently, the developer anticipates that the building will be occupied by both residential and commercial tenants, with the potential for a small amount of retail on the ground floor, and is committed to devoting a portion of the residential space to affordable housing.
Negotiations for the predevelopment agreement have been in process since October, when the LSU Charity Hospital Redevelopment Project Management Committee identified and the LSU REFF approved 1532 Tulane Partners as the preferred developer team. This recommendation was the culmination of a rigorous, six-month competitive selection process led by the committee in partnership with JLL, the LSU REFF's project advisor. Information about the rationale for recommending 1532 Tulane Partners can be accessed online at www.charityprojectneworleans.com.
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In the Vedic system there was a concept of dharma. Dharma basically means to do the right thing. This was the central focus and everything was structured around the idea of doing the right thing. Even if someone was not completely Krishna conscious, he or she wanted to be good and to do the right thing.
In today's society you practically never hear "You need to do the right thing!" They are teaching us, especially through the advertisements, to do what pleases us. I remember the year 1960. The hippies had a motto, " If it feels good, it is good for you."
There are so many deviations from moral principles today because people do not have a concept of duty. We have to be attached to the concept of dharma, and this means that we do what is right. Although in many cases this may not be transcendental, it is the basis on which a transcendental practice in this world is built. Nobody can be Krishna consciouss if he is breaking the four regulative principles. There is no way; it is simply impossible.
You will not be happy trying to satisy your desire.You will be happy trying to satisfy Krishna's desire.
If we follow dharma, then we will be successful. We will go back to God. We should always be attached to these principles of dharma. We need to train the mind to do the right thing regardless of what the mind and the senses say, which is of course a sentimental platform. We have to consider thingswith intelligence. The platform of intelligence means to be fixed on sastra, scriptures. Then, every time we make decisions, every time we do somethng in this world, we will consider everything through the eyes of sastra, sastra-caksu. We will ask whether something is good or bad, and not whether I like it or not. The main thing is what Krishna wants.
The same is true in my private life. When I make decisions in life, I always think what would Prabhupada want me to do. I try not to think of what I would do. The attitude of a devotee should be to accept everything favorable and to reject everything unfavorable. If you want to make progress, you have to function in this way. You have to accept everything which is helpful and reject everything which is not helpful. You will not be happy trying to satisfy your desire. You will be happy if you try to satisfy Krishna's desire, Krishna's will. This is dharmic, doing only that


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FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Though today might be the first official day of spring, Fort St. John and the rest of the Peace Region are due for a big dump of snow later this week.
According to Environment Canada meteorologist Armel Castellan, the forecast is calling for an "anomalous snow event" this week. He explained that an upper level low pressure system will move over B.C. starting Tuesday night.
Castellan said that starting late Wednesday, the system will bring anywhere between 20 and 40 centimetres of snow to the Peace Region. The snow will likely last through the day Thursday and Friday before wrapping up early Saturday.
"It's going to be a significant event. It's going to bring the March totals to well over double, if not triple the monthly average amounts. It's not that unusual, but it is still unusual."
On average, Fort St. John sees roughly 30 centimetres of snow during the month of March, but so far in 2018, the airport weather station has seen 39.4 centimetres.
Castellan said that temperatures that have been above seasonal for the past 11 days will drop starting Wednesday, but meteorologists say that temperatures could rebound starting early next week after the system moves further east.


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This week's trail set by: Jen
Little Rock Bar, an Italian Village favorite, is the chosen locale for our 3.8 mile this week. Known for it's beer selection, monthly dance parties and rooftop patio (though it may be a bit chilly this time) we'll start out heading south, lap around a few parks (Christopher Columbus Park, Italian Village Park and Goodale Park) stop by the Olentangy Trail and head back up 2nd. One note, they will not be serving food, but outside food is welcome and GoreMade Pizza next door will walk orders over.


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My obsession with green and yellow is still going strong ... are you sick of it yet? Even if you are, you have to admit these bentwood chairs from Urban Outfitters are seriously adorable. They look like they came from some cheery 1950s kitchen, but imagine the impact in a hyper-modern all white kitchen. They would be cute on a patio too - as an accompaniment to DWR's Pix Cafe Table, perhaps.


text: Benson John Lossing (February 12, 1813 - June 3, 1891) was a popular and prolific American historian and a well known engraver. Benson Lossing was born in Beekman, New York. His father's ancestry can trace its roots back to the earliest Dutch settlers of the Hudson Valley and his mother, Miriam Dorland Lossing, was a Quaker. He was orphaned in 1824, and not long afterward he moved to Poughkeepsie to serve as an apprentice to Adam Henderson, who was a clock and watchmaker and a silversmith. By 1833, Lossing and Henderson had formed a partnership. In 1835, Lossing became part owner and editor of the Poughkeepsie Telegraph and also began publishing the semi-monthly literary paper the Poughkeepsie Casket. The paper's illustrator, J. A. Adams, began to teach Lossing the art of wood engraving. Seeking greater opportunity as an illustrator and journalist, Lossing moved to New York City in 1838. From 1839 to 1841, Lossing edited and illustrated Family Magazine, a weekly owned by J. S. Rothschild. His first book, Outline of the History of Fine Arts was published, beginning his illustrious career as an author. Lossing joined William Barritt in a wood engraving business in 1846, which became one of the largest firms in New York. Lossing began to contemplate writing a narrative sketchbook on the American Revolution around 1848, and the first installment was published in Harper's New Monthly Magazine in 1850. The completed work, Pictorial Field Book of the Revolution was published in 1853. Another of his major works, Pictorial Field Book of the Civil War was published in 1870.


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In many years of painting landscapes of the Berkshires and other eastern scenes, I had worked out which paints best captured the kinds of greens you find on maples, hornbeams, birch—luscious leaves full of water and chlorophyll. (I usually mix all the greens I use.) Phthalo Turquoise mixed with Hansa Yellow Medium for the freshest leaves; with New Gamboge for the full green of summer, with French Ultramarine for darks and perhaps some Quinacridone Pink to "toughen up" the sweetness.
The greens in California, I found, are different: grayer, drier, leathery. One of the first things I did with my paints during our stay in Santa Barbara was to look around the deck of the house we were renting and see what made these greens. The live oaks: Quinacridone Deep Gold added to Phthalo Turquoise and Hansa Yellow Medium made a good leathery green. The tree ferns: Green Gold with Cobalt Blue. The cool yellow of Aureolin, a paint I don't use much, mixed with cobalt caught the green of sycamore leaves, still full of yellow in the California spring. Quinacridone Purple with turquoise made a gray-green perfect for the exotic Pride of Madeira shrub back by the creek.
Other aspects of the view seem to require different colors, too. The Pacific has the look of Homer's wine-dark sea, while the Atlantic is typically a merciless, steely gray. A line of red through ultramarine worked for the clear far horizon where the Channel Islands lurk off the Santa Barbara Coast. If there was haze, it had a pink tinge. Closer to shore, the water is greenish, maybe because the sand underneath has a yellow rather than gray cast. Phthalo blue, a powerful blue I rarely use, mixed with some Green Gold seemed to catch it.
The sky seemed more cerulean than cobalt, especially near the horizon. The bluffs by the shore show off that red-gold California soil: Cadmium Red for sunny parts and purple for shadows. The salt-sprayed foliage that drapes down the cliffs has tiny gray-green leaves, maybe gamboge mixed with turquoise and a little red.
The sand was the hardest thing to capture—light where it was dry and reflecting the sun, dark where it was still wet. There was purple in it, but also some of the rusty red of the cliffs. New Gamboge, cadmium red, and ultramarine? Quinacridone Pink, gamboge, and purple? I kept trying different combinations.
California of course is known as the "golden state." So perhaps it's fitting that two of the Daniel Smith watercolor paints useful for the California landscape are ones I have hardly used in my East Coast work—Quinacridone Gold and Quinacridone Deep Gold.


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Croatia: Month-by-Month
There are pros and cons to visiting a destination during any time of the year. Find out what you can expect during your ideal travel time, from weather and climate, to holidays, festivals, and more.
Croatia in December-February
During the winter months, the Adriatic keeps Croatia's coast relatively insulated—even in January (the coldest month) the temperature almost never dips below 41⁰F and snow is rare. So while it might not be possible to swim in the country's characteristically enticing seas, it is still comfortable enough to explore seaside gems like Dubrovnik and Split.
It's a slightly different story for the inland areas, which experience low temperatures of around 30⁰F in chilly January. Snow is also common, but when it dusts the slopes of Mount Sljeme, it transforms northern Croatia into an undiscovered (and extremely affordable) ski destination.
No matter where you chose to go, you'll enjoy lighter crowds and lower prices, as travelers don't typically visit during this time of year.
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- December 25: Christmas Day
- December 31: New Year's Eve
- Carnival: Numerous festivals are celebrated throughout the period leading up to Lent
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Throughout the Advent season, the streets of Zagreb are festooned with lights, and festive décor and activities can be found around every corner—including an ice skating rink, a nativity scene, and countless stalls selling mulled wine, cabbage rolls, and sweet štrukli (cheese-filled pastry). Can't make it before Christmas? The merriment typically continues through the first week of the New Year.
Carnival offers another opportunity for revelry. From Split to Dubrovnik to the island of Pag, many Croatian destinations mark the event with traditional masks and merriment. But for an all-out jamboree, Rijeka is the place to be. During the week leading up to the main event, the city hosts a charity ball (attended by sports stars and politicians alike), a car rally, and a children's parade. The celebration culminates in an afternoon march, followed by "the burning of the Pust," when a puppet symbolizing the last year's woes is taken out to sea and set alight.
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Croatia in March-May
Easter heralds the beginning of Croatia's spring season, which is marked by rising temperatures and longer days. Many of the country's island resorts open their doors in March (though it's usually still too cool for an ocean dip). Inland attractions also benefit from the changing seasons: As snow begins to melt, the Plitvice Lakes swell to their highest levels, and Krka Falls course with the run off. What's more, the rising temperatures coax local flora and fauna out of hibernation, creating a spectacular display of life in the country's national parks. By May, balmy weather has arrived, but summer's crowds are just beginning to trickle in, making the month ideal for outdoor enthusiasts who would rather rub elbows with locals than foreign visitors.
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- March/April: Easter
- May 1: Labor Day; also known as May Day, this public holiday honors the working class. A free lunch of grah (bean soup)—a true workers' dish—is served throughout the country
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Since 1997, Croatia has welcomed the arrival of sailing season with an annual Easter Regatta. Over a four-day period, yachts fill up the harbors of Hvar Island to compete in tests of seamanship across the tranquil waters of the Adriatic.
Not to be outdone, the mainland kicks off its cultural season in April. From a harp festival and garden show in Zagreb, to asparagus and wine tastings in Istria, and a feast for the patron saint of Spilt, Croats find any excuse to step outside and enjoy the warmer weather come April.
Before summer kicks off in earnest, Zagreb hosts the first of two annual Fashion Weeks to highlight the season's upcoming trends. The event not only brings together big-name designers from around the world, but is also an opportunity for up-and-coming Croats to showcase their contributions to the world of style. It's an appropriate festival for the country responsible for one of fashion's most enduring accessories—the necktie.
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Croatia in June-August
Warm weather, sunny skies, and low precipitation make summer an ideal season for discovering Croatia—and travelers have caught on. Temperatures peak in July and remain high throughout August, and so does the number of visitors. For a summertime feel without elbow-to-elbow crowds, opt for June, when the average high hovers around 77⁰F and sunshine is plentiful. Whether you come at the start of the season or at its height, one thing is certain: Croatia will be lively with holidays and cultural festivals.
Holidays & Events
- June 22: Anti-Fascist Struggle Day; marks the start of the uprising against the Nazi and Italian forces that occupied the country in 1941
- June 25: Statehood Day; marks the day that Croatia formally proclaimed independence from Yugoslavia in 1991
- August 5: Thanksgiving Day; also known as Victory Day, this public holiday celebrates Croatia's War of Independence—in particular, Operation Storm, which brought an end to the country's Serbian separatist movement
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If you find yourself in Zagreb, you may experience the International Folklore Festival, which is marked by five days of stage performances, concerts, and exhibitions highlighting Croatian heritage. Around the same time, the coastal town of Omis honors traditional song with its week-long Festival of Dalmatian Klapa.
With a long scholarly history and a deep appreciation for bygone traditions, it's no surprise that Dubrovnik's most famous cultural festival is more intellectually-minded. Founded in 1949, the Dubrovnik Summer Festival is a month-and-a-half-long celebration of classical theater and music. From Shakespearean tragedies to Viennese orchestras, the city's Renaissance squares and Baroque palaces resound with a cacophony of timeless creativity.
Tiny Motovun takes a more modern approach to its artistic celebration: It hosts an independent film festival that was launched in 1999 as a response to the dominance of Hollywood blockbusters in Croatian cinemas. Dubbed "the Woodstock of film," more than 40,000 movie buffs descend on the sleepy medieval town to enjoy late-night screenings that run continuously for nearly a week.
For a more low-key holiday, head toward the sea. With a lengthy coastline and hundreds of islands, the country is a haven for beachgoers. Boasting blue-green waters and hidden coves, the Dalmatian Coast is considered Croatia's Riviera, attracting international vacationers and celebrities alike.
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Croatia in September-November
Fall ushers in a change of pace in Croatia. While temperatures and crowd levels remain high at the start of September, they start to taper off toward the end of the month—though not so quickly that ocean-lovers can't linger on the beach into the start of October. As autumn progresses and the air cools, leaves begin to show off their coppery hues. The changes are especially evident in the national parks, where deciduous trees create a canopy of color. For most of the season, daylight lingers and precipitation holds off, creating the perfect environment for enjoying harvest celebrations. But when November arrives, night comes earlier, a chill sets in, and the heaviest rain of the year begins to fall.
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- October 8: Independence Day; commemorates the Croatian Parliament's decision to sever legal ties with Yugoslavia in 1991
- November 11: St. Martin's Day; a harvest celebration marking the day grape juice traditionally turns into wine. After the wine is "baptized," Croatians typically enjoy goose and mlinci (dried flatbread) dinners.
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If you visit Split in early September, you may be surprised to see toga-clad locals and epic gladiator battles. It's all part of the Days of Diocletian, a festival honoring the city's Roman founder. In addition to elaborate costumes and performances, horse-drawn-carriage parades, booming drums, and Mediterranean cuisine also add to the ancient atmosphere.
For a more traditional fall fête, Opatija beckons with Marunada. This 45-year-old festival celebrates the maruni, a large, sweet chestnut variety that grows at the foot of nearby Mount Učka. Revelers can sample a number of treats made with maruni, from pancakes to goulash to pie.
Truffles are another highlight for foodie travelers. Croatia's Istrian peninsula abounds with them, and late autumn is prime truffle-hunting season. Many of the region's smaller towns celebrate their newfound availability, so if you'd like to sample this delicacy, head to Livade for Zigante Truffle Days, or to Buzet for The Weekend of Truffles.
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Cozied up to the right bank of the Danube River is the little port village of Batina. An ideal home-base for travelers looking to discover larger Croatian cities such as Osijek, Batina also has its own small-town charms to tempt day-trippers—from its lush nature parks to its historic Old Town and the Benedictine Convent of St. Luc, a beautiful collection of religious art and artifacts dating back to the 13th century.
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Among the more notable sites are the Tvrdja, a unique urban and military complex that lies in the center of the city and was built between 1712 and 1721 by the new Austrian authorities; the neo-Gothic Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, with a 290-foot spire; and the striking, 690-foot modern pedestrian bridge that rises over the Drava. Reliving its own cruel history in our era, Osijek was heavily damaged during the Croatian-Serbian war. Now peaceful, the city is experiencing a rebirth of civic pride and cultural and economic achievement.
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The baroque city of Vukovar—ideally situated at the banks of the Vuka and Danube rivers—still bears the scars of the Croatian-Serbian war that waged from 1991 to 1995, as it suffered the worst artillery shelling. Undaunted, the city today is in the midst of an evolving revival as it slowly but surely rebuilds—returning to its former glory. Visitors can take advantage of the city's cultural treasures, from the historically-rich Vukovar City Museum to the numerous wine cellars offering vintages from the surrounding region's lush vineyards.
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The death has occurred of composer Brent Parker.
Brent (Achill Island, Co Mayo, formerly of Bray, Co Wicklow, and Christchurch, New Zealand) died on 28 December 2017, peacefully, in his 85th year, at University Hospital Galway, surrounded by family and listening to his own music, after an illness borne bravely and with great dignity.
Reposing on Friday, 12 January 2018, at Conneely's Funeral Home, Flood Street, Galway, from 4pm to 7pm. Removal from the Funeral Home at 11.30am on Saturday, 13 January 2018, to St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church, Lombard Street, Galway, arriving for his Funeral Service at 12 noon. Cremation service at 5pm in Shannon Crematorium, Illaunmanagh, Shannon, Co Clare.
A composer-pianist, former Lecturer in piano at the DIT Conservatory of Music and Drama, Dublin, and teacher at the Mayo School of Music, Castlebar, Brent was the deeply loved and loving husband of Sheila Sullivan, and will be mourned by his large family to whom he was devoted.
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Beer Review: Victory Brewing Co. Cage Radler
The first time I had a shandy was a number of years ago at a pub called the Irish Rover in Louisville, Ky. It was a hot summer day, the bartender asked what I'd like to drink, and I paused for a moment.
"I know I don't want a Guinness," I said. "That's more of a cold weather beer to me."
I've since come to embrace stouts in all weather, but the die had been cast. He said, "Ever had a shandy?"
Next thing I know, he was mixing a Harp lager with lemonade, and I was drinking a shandy. And it wasn't bad at all, especially on a day when the top of the thermometer was about to blow off.
With the crazy growth in the craft beer market in years since, Leinenkugel brands have embraced the shandy. We've seen odd inventions - like Bud Light Lime, and more and more beers of all varieties are having flavors added. So, yes, shandys and radlers (which is what Germany calls its version) are now very much in play in the beer scene.
That brings us to Cage Radler, which is exactly what you expect from a top-flight brewery like Pennsylvania-based Victory Brewing Company, which is well known for beers such as Golden Monkey, Prima Pils, and Hop Devil.
The hazy, yellow beer has only a scant head, and is carbonated like a soda. The aroma is like that of spicy lemonade, although the spice I perceived in the nose didn't translate to the flavor of the drink. That flavor is actually on the sweet end of the spectrum for the most part, although the requisite lemon tartness is also present.
Honestly, it really drinks more like a soda than a beer, which isn't surprising given that it's just 3 percent ABV. What I noticed as I got about halfway through is that the tartness that creeps through every so often is reminiscent of the Lemonhead candy I loved as a kid – this beverage tastes vaguely like the weird, waxy coating on those yellow treats.
Bottom line, this is a backyard summer special, and it's clear Victory is branching out to reach new (and larger) audiences – it actually made its debut as a spring special release last year, so apparently, it worked. Hey, let's face it, not everyone wants the bite that a true lager brings, but most everyone likes to say they drink craft beer, right? Here's the perfect compromise for less adventurous palates.
That said, a radler isn't normally my thing. After I drank that first one years ago, I never ordered another, and I really doubt I'll have another Cage Radler, even when the weather is hot. Still, a beer like this is all part of the marketing game in a robust market, and this is a solid entry if that's the direction you want to take.
Cage Radler is available in 12-ounce cans, with a retail price of about $9.99 per six-pack. Find it near you by using Victory's beer finder.


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I got the email in the afternoon the day before. "Impromptu Sunset Rooftop Miracle Fruit Tasting Party: Friday," it said. "I have only 40 fruits and they are uber-perishable, so only the first 40 or so people that reply to this will get to come."
Ya'll have probably all read the article by now, which does a pretty thorough job explaining the event, so I won't get into the specifics. Let's just cut to where DL and I made it to the LIC rooftop about an hour after the party had gotten underway, and handed over our ten bucks to "Supreme" for one each of the bright red berries. I admit, there was a moment of doubt as I looked at it, sitting so innocently in my palm. I mean, don't they warn you that the red things are poisonous?
Oh well. I popped it in my mouth anyway. It tasted like a tart grape, and was mostly pit; we had to scrape off the firmly clinging pulp with our teeth. After about a minute, we spat out the seed and skin and then got down to business: experiencing the fruit. Here's a run-down of the stuff we tried, and the effects:
Lemons, limes, grapefruit, kiwis, strawberries: Awesomely sweet.
Brooklyn Brown Ale: Sweet beer!
Mango: Just okay, but I think the mango might have been underripe to begin with, so now instead of hard and sour it was merely palatable.
Pumpernickel bread: Flat tasting but otherwise unchanged.
Watermelon pickle: Since I had made them too sour to begin with, they actually became closer to what I had been going for.
Tangerines: Like Tang, or Sunkist orange soda...too sweet.
Gherkins: Weirdly unchanged.
Some kind of semi-firm cow's milk cheese, with rind: Not delicious. I don't know why, it tasted just sort of...wrong.
Goat cheese: mellowed out and tasty, but not that different (was the berry wearing off?)
Marinated goat cheese: Frikkin' delicious, but I'm not sure if that was from the berry or because it was just darn good.
Oatmeal stout: About the same, but I think the fruit was wearing off.
Kumquat: I think this would have been amazing, but I tried it at the point where the berry had definitely lost its magic, so basically my entire face puckered up in shock instead.
Yup, game over. Nonetheless we hung out for a little while longer, watching other people's reactions and enjoying being out on the roof.
Before DL and I left we spent some time chatting with Curtis Mozie, miracle fruit grower (in highly appropriate red, on the left). At one point, in the middle of listing the different things we could try under influence of the berry, he stated that if either of us had a boyfriend, we would be eating the fruit "every day." And then he laughed joyously and didn't explain any further. Now, I have my own theories on what he meant by that, but perhaps you dear readers can share your ideas? Surely he didn't mean....
We later suprised our friend LT at his birthday dinner with one of the berries, and though it didn't kick in immediately after he spat out the seed, after about a minute more it worked for him too. He sampled black vinegar (sweet); vodka, as recommended by Curtis (no different); and the lemons and limes we snagged for him ("like candy" he declared). Unfortunately, by then there was only the one berry, and the rest of us could only watch on in envy as his taste buds experienced the miracles of miraculin. I'd say this fruit is definitely one to experience with a bunch of other people. All the more reason to throw another party, hey?
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Oh fine: you ask, I deliver. Miracle Fruit here we go.
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6 comments:
I heard/read about this but it makes me a bit nervous...could there be any adverse effects later that are currently unknown? Sounds fun though!ReplyDelete
- chicagoMay 29, 2008 at 11:10 PM
very nice! i wish i could try it now. thanks for updating so quickly :)ReplyDelete
Man meat and the stuff that comes with it.ReplyDelete
He was definitely being pervy, and I just read that eating miracle berries causes neural damageReplyDelete
I'm still jealous of you tho!ReplyDelete
Whaat? Neural damage?!ReplyDelete
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