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The power of video: David Hovan, a physics teacher at St. John's College High School in Washington D.C., starred in the video below in which he literally spins a basketball on a pen while he grades papers.
The Harlem Globetrotters were somehow alerted to the video, and on Thursday, team star Handles Franklin is scheduled to visit Hovan during an AP physics class, where Hovan will talk about physics involved in spinning a basketball on the end of a pen. In return, Hovan will demonstrate his basketball spinning prowess at the Verizon Center on March 15, 2014, when the Globetrotters appear there for a game, according to an e-mail from the Globetrotters.
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Not too long ago, Pathways 2 Progress was engaging young people around the area and giving them a new hang-out spot. They had a safe place to be and meet new people while being stimulated by new activities. The absence of the Drop-Ins were purely down to the need to give intensive support to the older young people who needed support in finding work, getting apprenticeships and genuinely developing themselves.
But now, P2P have found a way to do both. We've teamed up with our residential team, Progressive Youth Development Trust (PYDT) to facilitate the new look Drop-Ins. Thursday evening Drop-Ins are our male only Lads and Dads session, where boys and men come together in barber shop fashion to discuss male related issues, hang out, play table tennis and of course get their hair cut by our in house barber, all for free.
We still deliver the leadership My-I-Can sessions in the Blue Portacabin. Then on Fridays young people can engage in boxing, table tennis, Playstation, in-house cinema, pizza, trips and all round good fun.
This space is yours so feel free to come, tell a friend, get a haircut, eat pizza, have a good time and we all look forward to seeing you. The venue details and time can be found in the future events calendar.

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Donald Trump has taken the most powerful office in the world after one of the most controversial and contentious presidential races of all time. He is either loved or hated but has promised to make America great again. Will he? Who knows, at the moment the world is still in shock that this immodest, overconfident businessman won the world's most important political race and is now the leader of the free world.
Trump is powerful and egotistical, believing himself to be an archetypal businessman. He has had many successes but his stint in the casino world was, well, one that is seemingly being pushed under the carpet. He sells himself as a rags to riches triumph, a self-made business mogul and the one who will make America great again.
While America and the rest of the world either cheer him on or hang their heads in shame, the casino industry awaits with baited breathe as to whether America will become part of the online casino revolution that includes greats like Cabaret Club.
Trumps Tale of Rags to Riches
He was born into wealth in 1946, became the president of the family property business and more than ten years later he inherited millions.
Real estate was his thing and during the 80s the Trump brand took on more than 270 businesses. By 1990, the Trump business was in $5 million debt, which was saved by over 70 banks.
His major downfall and reason for the debt was his ownership of his Atlantic City casinos Trump Taj Mahal, Trump Plaza and Trump Castle.
For a brief time in the late 80s Trump had made the Boardwalk of Atlantic City an exciting arena for high rollers yet Las Vegas was always where the money was at and the cost of his hotel and casinos was far more than what they raked in. He made a huge fortune for himself but left a trail of devastation in Atlantic City.
Trumps Stance on Gambling
While Trump may be less inclined to remember the time he failed so drastically in Atlantic City, the gambling industry is quite keen to see what changes will be affected during his time as the man in charge.
He is the first American president to enter the White House having been an integral part of the casino industry which leaves observers curious as to how his administration will handle sports betting, internet gambling and daily fantasy sports.
Back in 2011 he stated his support of online casinos in a Forbes interview where he stated that online gambling should be legalised because many other countries were doing so, and America was missing out.
He even explored the notion of online gambling in New Jersey before it actually became legal in 2013. His stance today on online gambling is still a mystery but all Americans with a penchant for betting or gambling are keeping a close eye on what will happen in the upcoming months.
A Way Forward
The Republican Party reversed its overall stance on online gambling, as it is really not the most valuable issue the country faces. Many within the party have been heavily anti-online gambling since federal law was rewritten in 2011 but when Trump became the forerunner of the party it was clear that they would ease up on the issue.
Even though Trump's history in the casino industry is a long and controversial one, it is still very unclear on where he stands regarding online casinos but it is probably a sure thing that he will not be banning it under federal law.


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Screen participants for minimal risk studies. May screen participants for studies with greater than minimal risk, under supervision. Maintain subject level documentation for minimal risk studies, or for other studies under direction. Schedule participants for study visits as directed. Prepare necessary documents, equipment, supplies, etc. Conduct and document visits and protocol-specific testing/interviews according to study protocol, operational plans of clinical departments, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for minimal risk studies or for other studies under direction. Follow procedures and documentation of study payment. Collect, prepare, process, ship, and maintain inventory of research specimens and train others in these tasks. Assist with management of IP. Employ the required system for handling, dispensing and documentation of IP for sponsored protocols. May be responsible for determining the best methods for handling IP for Investigator-initiated protocols, or coordinating with investigational pharmacies as necessary. Maintain appropriate documentation. Track IP compliance at the protocol-and subject level. Collaborate to maintain appropriate study-level documentation including regulatory binders, enrollment logs, patient registration in the system of record, etc. Employ strategies to maintain recruitment and retention rates, and to assist participants with individual needs. Conduct and document consent for participants in minimal risk studies. May conduct consent for studies with greater than minimal risk, under the supervision of a CRC or CRNC. Assist with addressing and correcting findings from study monitoring and study audit visits. Collect, prepare or process adverse event information under supervision. Complete and submit Adverse Events Reports, according to institution and sponsor-specific prompt reporting requirements (timelines and forms) under supervision. Provide input for DUHS IRB documents such as consent forms, protocols, and continuing reviews.
Communicate to research participants, both orally and written, the difference between clinical activities and research activities in all study documents and research participant communications. Be familiar with the ethical conduct of research, and safeguards needed when conducting research with vulnerable populations. Understand that the safety of research participants is a priority. Assist with the development of Conflict of Interest (COI)/Data Safety Monitoring Plans (DSMPs)/Research Data Security Plans (RDSPs). Assist with the coordination of efforts of external monitoring boards. Identify and the explain the risk and benefits to a subject as these pertain to your clinical trial
Map a protocol's data flow plan: data capture, storage, management, quality, and preparation for analysis Train others on study team in use of technologies and software, and in completion of ECRFs. Assist with the development of data collection documents to standardize process. Use EDC systems and enter data accurately. Use required processes, policies, and systems to ensure data security and provenance. Independently investigate incomplete, inaccurate or missing data/documents to ensure accuracy and completeness of data. Run summaries and reports on existing data Assist with development of and follow SOPs for data quality assurance. Recognize when data agreements are necessary
Conduct literature reviews under the direction of the CRC, CRNC, or PI Identify various stakeholders (statistical, operational, etc.) to ensure adequate design, implementation, and testing of study aims.
Encourage and support colleagues in completing project work. Assist research colleagues in identifying efficiencies and improving process. May serve as mentor to other staff. Recognize and employ the professional guidelines and code of ethics related to the conduct of clinical research. Maintain Duke and project specific training requirements.
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Collect information to determine appropriate feasibility, recruitment and retention strategies. Ensure participant care expenses have appropriate financial routing in a timely manner. Monitor financial study milestones and report appropriately. Coordinate with financial teams, PRMO, etc. and participate in budget development as appropriate. Assist with study budgets. Maintain study's compliance with institutional requirements and other policies (e.g., NIH Public Access policy, ct.gov, Research Data Security Plans, Social Media policy, etc.). Oversee maintenance of Delegation of Authority Logs and training of key personnel on study specific duties. Take part in site initiation/closeout visits as directed. Assist with the development of protocol-specific systems and documents including process flows, training manuals, standard operating procedures, and case report forms. Prepare for closeout and document storage
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14 Nights Non Shifting Hajj:
14 Nights Non Shifting Hajj
Package Detail:
- Direct Flight included.
- Visa are included.
- Transportation IncludedAll ground transportation on air-conditioned coaches provided by the Saudi Authorities.
- 10 Nights Makkah: Burj ul Sultan (Full Board).
- 04 Nights Madinah: Al Mukhtara International (Full Board).
- Departure 08-Apr-2019.
- Return 22-Apr-2019.
- Full board includes (breakfast, lunch & dinner) while at hotel in Makkah & Madinah.
- Qurbani Included (per person).
- Religious guide.
- Educational program throughout the tour.
- Dedicated European tents in Mina & Arafat (full board).
- Laundry included.
- Ziyarats madina (Private AC Coaches)
- Ihram for gents & hijab for ladies.
- Free Umrah guide book along with miscellaneous items.
- Package prices are based on 4 people sharing.
- Please Call: 0203-195-8700.
- Note: All our packages are subject to availability.
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- Price may change without prior notice in accordance to currency fluctuation. (Except \ confirmed bookings for which 75% of the total amount has been paid)
- We will not be responsible for lost/damaged baggage, flight delays from Airline.
- Hajj dates are based on Islamic calender, there may be a variation in dates due to moon sighting, therefore resulting in changes to the itinerary, the exact in
- Your package does not include any kind of Travel/Medical insurance, although it's highly recommended
- Hujjaj are responsible for all their belongings
- No specific area reserved for any travel agency in Muzdalifa from Ministry of Hajj
- Day1: 4th Dhul Hijjah (05/08/2019): (Meeting at London Heathrow Airport):
We will meet & assist at London Heathrow to depart for Jeddah Airport. For your benefit, there will be our on-ground sta from UK throughout the journey which will help & guide you with all your queries until you return back home.
Arrival at Hajj Terminal. Please note that during Hajj there can be a waiting time of approximately 4-6 hours. After clearance from customs, the group will depart for Makkah Hotel & check-In "Burj Al Sultan" (Full Board).
- Day2: 5th Dhul Hijjah (06/08/2019): (Rest day)
You may utilise your time as you please & may also do your own Ibaada.
- Day3: 6th Dhul Hijjah (07/08/2019): (Rest day & Group lecture)
Advice on preparation for Hajj & departure to Mina. The Group Leader will inform about the approximate time of departure for Mina according to Ministry.
- Day4: 7th Dhul Hijjah (08/08/2019): (Travel to Mina)
Travel to Mina after mid-night. (According to Ministry of Hajj)
- Day5: 8th Dhul Hijjah (09/08/2019): (Mina Day)
Rest Day (you can do your own ibaada) & Group Lecture
- Day6: 9th Dhul Hijjah (10/08/2019): (Arafat Day)
After Fajr we leave for Arafat where the group leader will inform about the approximate time of departure for Arafat according to Ministry. Spend the day in Arafat. Will leave Arafat after Maghrib & travel to Muzdilfah where we will stay the night & collect stones.
- Day7: 10th Dhul Hijjah (11/08/2019): (HAJJ DAY)
Leave for Mina after sunrise & perform Rumi at Jamarat. Followed by qurbani, hair trim and then go to Makkah for Tawaf-e-Ziyarah & return to Mina (there is no transport from Mina to Jamarat as well as on return from Makkah to Mina).
- Day8: 11th Dhul Hijjah (12/08/2019): (Second day of Jamarat)
Spend the day in Mina & perform Rumi at Jamarat.
- Day9: 12th Dhul Hijjah (13/08/2019): (Third day of Jamarat) (Travel to Makkah)
This will be the third day of Jamarat. Once we have stoned all three jamarat then we leave Mina for MAKKAH before sunset. Transport will be provided by Mualim.
- Day10: 13th Dhul Hijjah (14/08/2019): (preparation for Madinah)
You may utilise your time as you please & may also do your own Ibaada.
- Day11: 14th Dhul Hijjah (15/08/2019): (Travel to Madinah hotel)
Check out from Makkah then travel to Madinah by Coaches & check-in at "Madina Hilton Hotel".
- Day12: 15th Dhul Hijjah (16/08/2019): (Rest Day)
You may utilise your time as you please & may also do your own Ibaada.
- Day13: 16th Dhul Hijjah (17/08/2019):
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The reason you keep listening is to get new ideas on how to improve your business right? Well, this episode certainly will not disappoint.
This week I'm talking with Mike Perry, a carwash marketing cheerleader coach and author of a lot of recent editorials specific to in-bay operations and marketing - we talk about his experiences and his thoughts on what operators should be doing and COULD be doing to improve their wash business.
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When I was young, I remember climbing to the highest bough of a large apple tree that grew in my parent's garden. I would sit there and dream a thousand dreams. Who I longed to be, the people I wished to meet, the world I hoped to see.
I had a vivid imagination, which to me was so real, and to others perhaps not so much. In grade 2, I told my best friend I thought I could fly. I'm sure her intentions were good when she told another friend, who told another and soon they had me standing on a chair in the middle of the playground, asking me to try. At 17, I told a boyfriend my hopes of traveling the world. "Call me when you get there", he said sarcastically. Thinking back now, what seemed quite reasonable to me, may not have seemed so possible to others.
In 1983, a line in the movie Flashdance changed my life forever. Eighteen year old Alexandra, a welder in a steel mill, falls in love with her boss, Nick. When she shares with him her secret dream of becoming a professional ballet dancer, he encourages her to get an audition. She agrees, and walks into the conservatory to ask for an application form, but quickly walks out, intimidated, when she sees the line-up of dancers. Heartbroken she tells Nick who encourages her, "don't you understand? When you give up your dreams you die".
I loved that movie, and that summer I watched it over and over and over again. It made me feel alive and hopeful. Although my off-the-shoulder t-shirts and leg warmers are long gone, Nick's line always stayed with me.
We all have a dream, and the moment we think it might be possible; a million reasons as to why it won't work, appear in our minds. It doesn't matter how big or how small, this happens to everyone. I found this quote I love by Earl Nightingale, "Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway".
Today, following your dreams is much more encouraged than it ever was. With all the modern day ideas about vision boards and the law of attraction, there are many resources out there one can tap into. Following your dreams has little to do with money, timing or luck. It has everything to do with persistence, determination and listening to little messages along the way.


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As part of the joint effort to increase knowledge about the power market, Nasdaq Commodities co-operates with other institutions such as Energiföretagen Sverige, ADATO Energia in Helsinki and Energi Norge.
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"Day 2 of the training was very interesting and relevant."
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The purpose of the course is to give the participants a broad understanding of the Nordic power market and provide participants with varied backgrounds a clear understanding of the difference between the physical and financial market place, the role of the different market participants, the products and markets that are offered in addition to trading and settlement, clearing, surveillance and data services.
- Who should attend: Members, Brokers, Risk Management personnel and many more
- Length: 2 days
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The aim of the course is to give the participant a good understanding of options trading and how options can be used as a hedging tool in the financial market, focusing on commodities.
- Who should attend: Brokers, Traders, Risk Management and others
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President's Message
After nearly 25 years of service and leadership to St. Monica Catholic Schools, Thom Gasper has left his position as president to join the leadership team of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Pastor, Msgr. Lloyd Torgerson shared, "Thom Gasper is an extraordinary leader and we have been blessed to have him as SMCES and SMCHS' first president, as well as the principal, campus minister, and teacher at the high school for 25 years. We offer him our prayer and love and gratitude as he continues his leadership."
Longtime board member and past parent, Mr. Kevin McCardle will serve as interim president for the 2018-19 school year. Thom Gasper is excited at the strength that this decision by Msgr. Torgerson brings to the schools saying, "I cannot imagine a better person to take the helm of our parish schools. Kevin has been a great mentor to me and I am confident our school leaders will benefit greatly from his vast wisdom, even temperament, and thoughtful direction."


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Project Management Toolkit Package
This training package not only features a training presentation, but adds the templates, procedures, and guides to help you with managing every aspect of your project.
This product addresses the following key concepts:
- Project Management Fundamentals
- Templates for Handling any type of meeting
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- Project Charter and Roster Processes
- Decision and Change Management Guidelines
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Kymanox estimates that it would take a qualified contractor 120 hours (80+40) to complete the work included in this package.
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The Matrix Structure is the key diagram in the Directing Life Change process. It plots the Life Story Summaries of the participants, against the two axis of the Life Change Process 5 stages and the Life Change Needs.
So for example, if you select one of the Male or Female icons at any point on the matrix, it will take you directly to the Life Story Summary of the individual who had the Change Need at the corresponding stage in the DLC Process.
From this, you can clearly see that each person is unique and has a different combination of Change Needs than others at the 5 stages of the DLC process.


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SAMHSA stands ready to help. We have already reached out to the impacted states and U.S. territories to let them know that we will work quickly to provide emergency funds to support efforts to help victims struggling with behavioral health issues related to these events. We will also provide technical assistance to the behavioral health community to assist them in providing treatment and recovery resources to those affected across the nation.
Our SAMHSA staff of caring professionals will continue to do everything possible to help our colleagues and fellow citizens begin to heal from the emotional pain of these experiences. I want to thank SAMHSA staff for their dedication to helping those coping with these traumatic events. With the support provided by our colleagues, we will help these brave individuals who must now take on the enormous task of recovering from these tragedies.
If you or someone you care about needs help coping with these tragedies, please contact SAMHSA's Disaster Distress Helpline by calling 1-800-985-5990 or texting TalkWithUs to 66746.


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The reggae scene has become the number one spot for reggae. Fans are now able to download and buy any and everything that deals with reggae and its history and culture. Reggae has now appeared in every house hold from Canada to Australia, a long way from when it started in the island of Jamaica amongst the "Ghetto Youth". The online reggae scene has shown how helpful it can be and beneficial to the community of reggae fans across the world.
Now you can check the latest tour dates of your favorite reggae artists listen to their latest tracks and even interact with them personally, all thanks to the internet. The online reggae scene has also been a tool used for many artists to find new producers, new sales and promotions routes and even used for collaborating with other foreign artists which has surely worked out for the benefit of the reggae music industry. It has made it easy for all to interact and start sharing their music, from a new upcoming artist to a well established international artist; they all use this online base as a platform for their carriers and has shown to be a success for them.
Online reggae is nothing but good news for the reggae lovers and is a big step from a couple years back when reggae was just a Caribbean thing. I have come across many online reggae stores for, mix tapes, DVD live shows and music videos. You can download the music instantly so there is no waiting on the mail man.


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1170 Dock Rd., Madison This 4 bedroom 2.5 bath colonial has plenty of room for everyone to enjoy. First floor renovation was completed in spring of 2018. New paint, flooring, trim, ceiling fans and first floor powder room. Beautiful french doors with built in blinds lead to huge fenced in backyard. Large eat in kitchen features an island and two pantries. Upstairs you will enjoy four generous sized bedrooms. The master features an on suite bathroom and his and her closets. Laundry is conveniently located on the second floor as well. In the oversized two car garage you will find plenty of storage as well as a built in work bench.
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Now Open21 December 2018
Hotel Equities Announces New Hampton by Hilton in Snellville, Georgia
Now open – 100 Rooms
"We are thrilled to add this new Hampton Inn & Suites hotel to our portfolio," said Chuck Powell, senior vice president of operations for HE. "The ownership group went above and beyond during the project's development to ensure the final product exceeds guest's expectations. Using only top-of-the-line materials designed for quality, safety and durability, the result is a hotel the city of Snellville can be proud of."
The Hampton Inn & Suites Snellville Atlanta NE offers a dynamic 1,600 square feet of meeting space with state of the art audio visual options to make meetings and events memorable. The hotel also offers modern and stylish guest rooms furnished with a fresh Hampton bed® and ergonomically designed work area. Suites are available for guests that need extra space and include a sofa bed. Additional amenities include a state of the art fitness center, outdoor swimming pool, fire pit, 24-hour business center and guest laundry.
"I am proud to be a part of this new hotel's opening team," said Saun Matthews, the hotel's general manager. "I look forward to building relationships with our local partners and to offering guests a one-of-a-kind experience while visiting our growing city."
Saun is a resident of Snellville and a former graduate of Hotel Equities' Management Development Program (MDP). She joined HE as the sales coordinator for a new-build Hilton- hotel in Atlanta and was promoted to front office manager upon graduating from MDP, Hotel Equities' industry leading training program for rising talent. Saun's contributions yielded the award-winning hotel consistent top rankings on TripAdvisor, with the Hilton brand and with shareholder returns.
"Saun's hard work and dedication in her previous role made her stand out among the competition," said Ronnie DeThomas, co-owner of the hotel. "We are proud to have her lead the team."
The owners are excited to open the doors of the new hotel, but they are also anxious to make an even larger contribution through civic opportunities. "This is a long-term investment [and just one of several local developments from the duo]," said Richard Swope, co-owner. "Our goal is to build relationships with the local hospitals, police departments, fire stations and other businesses. We want the hotel to be the living room of the community here in Snellville."
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Illiterate Rajinikanth's entry in politics is only media hype, says, Subramanian Swamy
Rajya Sabha member and BJP leader Subramanian Swamy on Sunday said that Rajinikanth only announced he is entering politics, had no details or documents. He also said that its all media hype.
Speaking to ANI, Swamy said,''He only announced he is entering politics, had no details or documents, he is illiterate. Its only media hype, people of Tamil Nadu are intelligent.''
Earlier in the day, Tamil superstar Rajinikanth has confirmed his entry into Tamil Nadu politics on Sunday. He has said that his entry into politics is "definite".
Rajinikanth said that he will soon start his own political party and will launch it prior to the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. He also added that his party will be participating in all the 234 constituencies in Tamil Nadu.
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While the search for the World Killers is underway, it seems that the attacks between Lena and Edge have gotten a bit deadly.
After learning about the World Killers in the previous episode, Kara has these strange nightmares about them. Learning that they might have come on Earth the same way as Reign. Winn and the team search for anything meteor showers in the last 30 years and anything bazaar incidents in the last couple of years. Later Winn shows four suspects that have been in deadly accidents that they came out alive and unhurt. Kara sees one of them and points out the one that she's seen in her nightmare.
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Lena tries to stop the attack before her mother could by confronting Edge about what's going on, who's the real person to blame and get confusion from him about him poisoning her. But it's Edge; he wouldn't do it til it acutely happens with Luther drone attacking. Plus Lena's mother is coming and bring out the war suit.
Kara comes and battles with Lena's mother, but gets help with Mon-El and the two, along with the help of the drones, takes her down. Lena chases Edge, but Jimmy comes in as Guardian and knocks Edge to the ground. Lena gets her recorder back that has Edge's confession on it, and everything seems to be on a good note after that.
But during the episode, Alex helps Samantha with her problem of not remembering and losing time. With all the test that Alex has a process for Sam, it turns out that nothing is wrong with her.
"For Good" was a good episode, had a good mystery story between Lena and Edge about who's attacking who. The Alex and Samantha storyline was really good. The performances were good from the cast and the writing as well. Overall, I give this episode an 8.5/10.
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this whole moving thing has been bittersweet, really – so (!!) hard to leave our life we love so much in sf, yet excited to have a new little adventure. our last two weeks were spent trying to suck the life out of our friends and the city.
some highlights include: emmy's spaghetti shack, drinks at the cavalier, mission chinese food {home of the first time i met some of these babes}, and dancing ourselves sweaty at delirium, tipsy pig brunch, elephant sushi, swensens, JAC AND KYLE DOING THE BOBS CHALLENGE {if you're lucky, a video may be coming soon}, kp's birthday dinner, exploring the haight at places like this, green chile kitchen, and lastly trying a new spot on polk followed by completing a bar crawl of all the bars we had never been to {which obviously included cinch}.
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It is important to note that Amelia Edwards was writing before many of the discoveries which give us the information we have today- so there are many opportunities to compare her thoughts with the information have available today.
"Chapter 8: Queen Hatasu, and Her Expedition to the Land of Punt." by Amelia Ann Blanford Edwards (1831-1892)As i stated above there are many talking points. I will higlight some of these in future posts. This document is a real gem which i am excited to have. It is made available to us by Pennsylvania University Libraries.
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The Elevator Works co-working space is a place for the doers, and The Olive Street Agency needs to be in this kind of environment. I work in collaborative environment with other creative and highly motivated individuals and small companies. It's exciting here, and I feel welcome and included.
Sal Bednarz (Elevator Works CEO) asked me to launch and manage social media for Elevator Works, and of course I said yes. I guess that makes me the first B2Barter member!
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In his 1878 essay "England's Mission," the politician William Gladstone claimed that imperialism was a constant though perhaps unconscious topic of interest to all Victorians: "The sentiment of empire may be called innate in every Briton. If there are exceptions, they are like those of men born blind or lame among us. It is part of our patrimony: born with our birth, dying only with our death; incorporating itself in the first elements of our knowledge, and interwoven with all our habits of mental action upon public affairs." Choose three Victorian selections from
that do not overtly discuss imperialism and show how we may find the "sentiment of empire" hidden within the text and "interwoven" with other concerns.
Nineteenth-century European and American imperialists argued that they had both a right and a duty to rule people of non-European descent.
How does Rudyard Kipling articulate this argument in
"The White Man's Burden"
? For instance, how does he characterize the white man and the people he is to subjugate?
John Ruskin's "Imperial Duty" and Joseph Chamberlain's
"The True Conception of Empire"
are more concerned with British imperial rights and duties than the "white man's burden" in general. Compare their nationalist argument to Kipling's racial one. What assumptions about national and racial identity do they share? Both "Imperial Duty" and "The True Conception of Empire" are far more idealistic in tone than Kipling's poem. What different rhetorical strategies are at work in the three texts, and what goals do they share in common?
Compare Thomas Babington Macaulay's
"Minute on Indian Education,"
which focuses on the cultural superiority of the British, to Benjamin Kidd's
The Control of the Tropics
, which describes European evolutionary superiority. How is Kidd's argument about biology also an argument about culture?
Critics of British imperialism challenge its enabling ideology by arguing that imperial expansion is neither animated by unselfish and benevolent aims, nor has it effected improvement of non-European cultures.
In "The Political Significance of Imperialism," John Atkinson Hobson asserts that the British govern "huge aggregations of lower races in all parts of the world by methods which are antithetic to the methods of government which we most value for ourselves" (
8, 2.1634). What are those political ideals, and how does Hobson show that British colonial governance has violated them?
According to J. J. Thomas's
, how has European imperialism interrupted the development and destroyed the prosperity of African cultures? What vision of progress does Thomas offer in contrast to those proposed by
Joseph Chamberlain
Benjamin Kidd
What are some of the darker motives that inspire the would-be imperialist in Kipling's "The Man Who Would Be King" (
8, 2.1794–1818) and Joseph Conrad's
Heart of Darkness
8, 2.1890–1947)? How do you account for the contradictory character of Kurtz, who is simultaneously greedy and idealistic?
Heart of Darkness
, Marlow comments that more often than not, imperialism is "just robbery with violence, aggravated murder on a grand scale. . . . What redeems it is the idea only" (
8, 2.1894).
Joseph Chamberlain's
assertion that violence is an unfortunate but necessary component of the "work of civilization" undertaken by the imperialist.
Marlow goes on to describe the redemptive idea as "something you can set up, and bow down before, and offer a sacrifice to" (
8, 2.1894). Is he being ironic? Is Conrad being ironic at Marlow's expense?
What are some of the "eloquent" and "noble" ideas that motivate Kurtz's work in Africa, as set forth in his pamphlet for the "International Society for the Suppression of Savage Customs" (
8, 2.1926) and elsewhere? Compare Kurtz's ideas with those found in Chamberlain,
Thomas Babington Macaulay
, and
Benjamin Kidd
The Victorian human sciences purported objectively to prove the biological and cultural superiority of Europeans, and the inferiority of colonized peoples.
According to Victorian anthropologists and social evolutionists, the criteria determining a civilized state were quantifiable, uniform, and universal. However,
Edward Tylor
does not establish these in a scientific way, instead simply noting that the "educated world of Europe and America practically sets a standard by simply placing its own nations at one end of the social series and savage tribes at the other, arranging the rest of mankind between those limits according as they correspond more closely to savage or to cultured life." Can you find other instances in Tylor or in
Benjamin Kidd
in which scientific argument proceeds by means of prejudice, convention, or unexamined assumptions?
Compare Kidd's argument that tropical climates have impeded the evolutionary progress of their indigenous inhabitants to
J. J. Thomas's
assertion that the rigors of the African climate are proof of the African's "soundness and nobility." In what other ways does Thomas challenge British representations of Africa and Africans?
Among their many other tasks, postcolonial writers look critically at imperialism and its history and seek to undo the ideologies that underpin and justify imperialist practices.
What psychological profiles of the imperialist is presented by J. M. Coetzee's
Waiting for the Barbarians
8, 2.2839–48)? Are the motives of Coetzee's imperialist consistent with those professed or described by the Victorian writers in this web topic? How do the narrator and Colonel Joll characterize the captive aborigines under their charge?
The selection from E. M. Forster's
A Passage to India
describes the occupation of British India from the Indian perspective. What do Dr. Aziz, Mahmoud Ali, and Hamidullah think of the British "sahibs"? How might they respond to the essays by
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WASHINGTON, June 18 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's
nominee to become the next U.S. ambassador to Iraq withdrew his
name on Monday after Republican lawmakers questioned his
suitability following revelations that he had engaged in an
extramarital affair with a journalist who later became his wife.
Brett McGurk, a long-time Iraq expert who had served on the
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is no doubt that he will be called on again to serve the
McGurk's withdrawal ended weeks of speculation after emails
surfaced that appeared to show that he had a romantic affair
with Wall Street Journal reporter Gina Chon while both were
stationed in Iraq.
The two have since married, and Chon has resigned from the
Wall Street Journal.
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nine Republican members of the Senate Foreign Relations
Committee wrote to Obama requesting a new choice to head the
huge U.S. embassy in Baghdad.
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the nominee lacks the leadership and management experience
necessary to head America's largest embassy, in one of the
world's most volatile regions."
Their letter referred to "the public release of information
detailing unprofessional conduct" that they said "demonstrates
poor judgment and will affect the nominee's credibility in the
country where he has been nominated to serve."
The White House stood behind McGurk's nomination, but many
Washington political observers felt he was no longer a tenable
"Everyone knew this nomination was dead as soon as the
emails went public," one Senate Republican aide told Reuters,
noting that the Obama administration was already engaged in a
bruising battle over allegations that classified information had
been selectively leaked.
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Oakland's school has a Fidget spinner club that is on every single morning tea in the school hall. students from all year levels can attend this club, but they have to have a fidget spinner, Fidget cube, Bay-blades etc... Sasha and I helped out at the Fidget spinner club yesterday by just making sure that people weren't running around or yelling.
I showed Active Thinking while helping at the Fidget Spinner club by Directing people outside if they didn't have a Fidget spinner, Fidget Cube, Bay-blades etc...
I was Self Aware while helping out at the Fidget Spinner club by not shouting at kids and not "telling them off"
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Fun at the GI Jive Festival in Kilkeel
Saturday, July 29, 2017
The GI Jive Festival returned to Kilkeel this year with a day packed full of music, dance, fashion and cookery along with tanks, planes and weaponry! Eating Ideas was invited along to experience this fun event.
American GIs were stationed in Kilkeel preparing for the allied invasion of Europe. The GI Jive Festival celebrated the era with vintage vehicles, Living History Displays, fashion show and children's fun.To celebrate the event, the lovely folk at the GI Jive festival have given Eating Ideas a £50.00 voucher for Mourne Seafood Cookery School for one lucky reader to win. All you have to do is enter below. A review of the cookery demonstrations can be found beneath the competition.
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What a fabulous day sampling the very best from 5 of Ireland`s very best chefs. Each chef created two dishes.
Rodger Moynihan, Head Chef of Mourne Seafood Cookery School, kicked things off with 2 fish dishes – Salt and Chilli Squid and Wild Brown Trout. Roger used every part of the sqid, even the tentacles and wings. The result was fresh, vibrant in colour and delicious. When it comes to fish Roger clearly knows his stuff and had many tips for the audience. His Wild brown trout ( not used as often as it should, in his opinion) was simple, honest and gorgeous.
Our next demonstration was by Eddie Atwell. Eddie initially looked very serious and he was clearly out to maintain his reputation for experimental cooking. Once Eddie got started his passion for cooking radiated from him. He's big on re-introducing cuts of meat like the pig`s head, loves playing with textures, using alternative seasoning to salt and scavages for sea-beet, meadowsweat and the like. The pig`s head, no longer resembled a head and was gloriously tender. Eddie`s second dish Butter Poached Hake, was sublime – perhaps it's because he grows his own veg and uses ingredients few of us have heard of. He described himself as "going backward"s to his roots in his style. Eddie's approach was exciting and witty and he kept the crowd entertained.
Joery Castles was aided by his son, Connor aged 10 and too cute for words . While at home Joery loves to barbeque in his "big green egg". He also loves his gadgets ( his weapon of choice for the demo being the blow-torch and thermamix). Like Eddie , Joery enjoys experimenting with cooking and pushing the boundries. Joery was quite humble and engaging and also on the quest for alternatives to salt for seasoning.
By contrast Chris Feron`s quote of the day was "salt's good for ya!" and his Italian inspired Stew of Dundrum Mussels, Pork dish was rustic and wholesome and the best smell of the day. He was re and described his role as Executive Chef for Deans as a sort of "Big agony aunt that cooks". Chris, unlike the other chefs cooked both dishes simultaneously, and again didn't disappoint. He says he`s willing to adapt to the `Belfast palatte in his quest to please!
The final chef to demonstrate was the newly crowned National Chef of 2017, James Devine. He was entertaining, informative and great craic. He showed us how to pickle veg, fillet fish and create a dish that required no cooking and a Chowder in a hurry. Chris was `cooking on gas` and at the end of the day, when the gas was running out, still managed to `pull it off`. He said his chowder, like all stews, would taste even better the following day – I find this hard to believe as it was simply "divine".
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Thanks to Sharon Adamson for attending the event on behalf of the Eating Ideas team!
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My husband and I attended the festival and despite the rain it didn't dampen the spirits, we watched Mourne Cookery School make the salt & chilli squid which looked delicious, must attempt to make it at home. My hubby loved seeing the bikes and aircraft
Sounds lovely! Super keen to make a trip to Mourne Sea Food after reading this x
I'd love to win this – love cooking with seafood! Will try and make this festival next year!!
Traditionally I am a non fish eater apart from the battered variety from the local chippy. But to both mine and my OHs delight I have started to try more fish and delighted to find that I not only like to eat it but can cook it too. A huge step for someone who could barely even look at the fish aisle in the suopermarket.
So far I have mastered a lovely morrocan salmon recipe, Cajun blackened trout and an oven baked sea bream one.
Would love to challenge that further and try more varieties of fish and ways to cook it, as well as to how to prepare whole fish. Therefore would love to win this prize to help make that a reality
Wow sounds right up my street. Love mourne seafood.
Would love to visit this restaurant. Please include me.


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I started to read Captain Corelli's Mandolin on the ferry to Kefalonia. I know, I know, you may roll your eyes if you like. I was even surprised to find myself enjoying it.
Kefalonia was a lesson in travel style. I essentially had three different holidays on the Island. All were vastly different and taught me a lot about how I like to travel.
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My First Holiday in Kefalonia
I'd been invited to the island by a new friend, Anna, who I hadn't even met yet. We'd got chatting on a brilliant Facebook group called girls love travel and had hit it off immediately so we kept in regular contact. Anna lives in London but her home is on Kefalonia. Her family have villas next to their home in the mountains looking across the Ionian sea and onto Zakynthos. It's paradise. So my first week on the island was all about relaxation and family life. I know I've said it before, but Greek people are the best thing about Greece. You can see all the archaeology and swim in all the blue seas that you like, but for me, all of that pales in comparison to the hospitality of people in Greece. This was re-confirmed when Anna's parents welcomed me into their home.
I'm usually quite busy when I travel. I always have somewhere I want to go or something I want to see, so at first, I was a bit unsettled at the villa. It's beside the village of Mousata which has a very irregular bus service into the main town of Argostoli and planning outings was a massive chore. I quickly came to realise that as bad as public transport is in Greece, Kefalonia actually reached new lows. Eventually, I decided I wasn't going to get stressed about it. I would use my second week on the island to discover. For now, I was going to try this relaxation thing that other people do on holidays. I went into Argostoli a few times when public transport allowed or when a lift presented itself, but mostly I promised myself that I was going to sit on the balcony or by the pool and maybe take a walk or two in the mountains or to the nearest beaches. So that's exactly what I did.
As it turned out, I was working on a job back in London that I'd been managing remotely and things got pretty busy that week. It was one of those jobs that should have been a doddle, but lots of tricky little problems kept cropping up that needed immediate attention. So my lolling by the pool worked out quite well. If you must be on standby, then where better than on your private balcony of a beautiful Kefalonian villa?
Anna's family are vegans and they included me in family meals. We ate produce pulled straight from their garden. I even did yoga in the mornings, or at least I attempted it. Downward dogs are not man's best friend. And I slept loads in the most comfortable bed I'd been in for months. It was a restful, healthy and relaxing holiday. I also got to know Captain Correlli's Mandolin a little better and discovered that it was a great source of information about the island (once you can get the image of Nicholas Cage out of your head). It whetted my appetite to learn more.
My Second Holiday in Kefalonia
By the time week two rolled around, I was fresh and ready for adventure. I got my hands on a rental car and went rural. I checked into the George Molfetas Museum Hotel in the village of Faraklata, a quaint and quirky place great for history and culture lovers.
The car made all the difference. When I met Giorgos from Joy Ride Rent A Car, I was instantly impressed. His first question was not about the car. It was a much more important question for a Greek: had I had my morning coffee? I had not. And that's how I was introduced to the amazing Freddo Cappuccino. Giorgos took me to a café on the waterfront and suggested I try a coffee the way the Greeks like it – cold and frothy. Well it would be rude not to. We sat for the next two hours, drinking coffee, pouring over maps of Kefalonia with Giorgos pointing out all the 'must-see' places, both the tourist attractions and his personal recommendations. He knows his customers. He marked on the map beaches with nice tavernas, cafes or seating areas where I could sit and write for hours. It was without a doubt the most hassle free car hire experience I've ever had.
And I loved driving in Kefalonia. That first day, I drove and drove and drove. I turned off my phone after Google Maps tried to kill me and I stuck to Giorgos' map. I didn't really care if I got lost. I had a big grin plastered to my face as my little Fiat Panda powered her way up steep, windy mountains and along narrow roads dug into dramatic cliff faces. I was driving for the first time in months and Kefalonia was incredibly beautiful. I visited the beaches Giorgos had recommended. I watched the sun set in a deserted bay and I never stopped smiling. It really was a Joy Ride.
The drive reminded me of my days learning to drive on the narrow Irish mountain roads of Leitrim and Cavan. I learned to drive in a week and loved it because I craved the independence of having my own car and being master of my transport destiny. Turns out I still love it for the exact same reasons. Public Transport bedamned!
My Third Holiday in Kefalonia
The third and final part of my trip was actually a last minute decision to stay in Kefalonia a little longer because Anna, the friend I hadn't met yet, was coming home. She was spending a week helping her family prepare the villa for the summer rental season. So we finally got to meet, drink cold coffees and watch a turtle swimming in the bay at Argostoli. While I was waiting the few days until she got to the Island, I rented a little apartment near the holiday resort of Lassi with a patio overlooking a beautiful little cove with a hidden beach, completely empty of holiday makers. I wanted my third holiday in Kefalonia to be a writer's retreat. So I sat on my patio writing, reading and living the writer's dream. It was occasionally broken up by meeting up with Stella, Giorgos' girlfriend, who I spent even more time drinking wine coffee with.
Rambling Ruth's Guide to Kefalonia
About Kefalonia
Kefalonia (Cephallonia) is the largest of the Ionian Islands and is situated between Lefkada to the north and Zakynthos to the south. It's insanely beautiful with lush green vegetation, every shade of blue water you could ever imagine, impressive mountains, famously beautiful beaches and a richness in history and culture that (in my opinion) surpasses all of the other Ionian Islands. I'm pretty sure that every colour that exists in nature can be found on Kefalonia.
The Island is probably best known in popular culture as the location for 'Captain Correlli's Mandolin' which depicts the Island's WWII history. It's just a slice of the many millenia of history that can be discovered on Kefalonia.
Holidays in Kefalonia
Kefalonia is a popular sailing destination and a regular stop on Mediterranean cruises. It welcomes European holidaymakers with a large number of visitors taking advantage of the direct flights from the UK. Most people flying into Kefalonia travel with tour operators as part of a package deal. The Island is also accessible by Ferry from mainland Greece and from some of the other Ionian Islands, but it's tourism infrastructure is surprisingly lacking for independent travellers.
Transport to and around Kefalonia
At the risk of sounding like a broken record, you really need a car to travel around Kefalonia. If you like exploring, public transport is a nightmare. The buses are scheduled for times that really don't make any sense – for example, at the time I visited, if I caught a boat from the mainland to the main port at Sami, the only buses that could get me to Argostoli (where buses supposedly connect to the rest of the island) finished by lunchtime. That does not make any sense for anybody arriving on any ferries later in the day who might get stuck with a taxi bill of €30-€40 euros. My ferry from Lefkada took me to the beautiful village of Fiskardo in the north of the island. It's over an hour's drive from Argostoli with one bus daily at 06:30am. If anyone can explain that one to me, I really do want to hear it. I got lucky that Anna's parents came to meet me from the boat, otherwise I would have been slapped with a taxi fare upwards of €50-60 that, to be honest, would have put me off visiting the Island at all.
If you fly to Kefalonia, it gets even worse. Shockingly, there is no bus between the airport and Argostoli, or any of the Island's resorts. If you want to get out of the airport, and don't have a bus from a resort or hotel to meet you, your only option is a taxi with magic meters that clock up fares faster than the speed of light.
The transport issue really is one that can put a dampener on your trip to Kefalonia if you depend on public transport. I had an infuriating incident at the bus station early in my trip when I tried to decipher greek timetables with rude bus company staff who didn't seem too interested in helping. It was as if they were trying to disuade tourists from using public transport. I was certainly the only non-local at the station any time that I caught a bus in Kefalonia.
Ultimately, I loved Kefalonia, but if I was let down in any way by the island, it was on my final day when I was leaving. The last bus to get me to the port at Pessada was at 12.30pm. My ferry wasn't scheduled until 6pm. I met two Japanese girls in the same boat, and so we decided we'd all grab a coffee together and while away our time at the port until the boat was ready to depart. The bus dropped us in the middle of nowhere and the driver pointed down a narrow road. We hefted our bags onto our backs in the midday heat and after the hike to the 'port' we discovered, basically, a beach with a boat moored. There was no cafe or taverna. There was no bathroom. There was barely shade. The guys on the boat directed us back up the hill and when we reached the point where we had disembarked from the bus, a local guy told us that the next village was another hour's walk away.
That would have been ok. I could have sat in the tiny spot with shade until I got a niggling feeling. The boat wasn't as big as most of the ferries I had taken in Greece. It looked a bit worse for wear and, well, old. I looked in my purse. I had very little cash. Back down at the bottom of the hill, the guys on the boat confirmed what I had worried about. They could only take cash. And so, with no public transport options, the only way I was getting off that island was to call a taxi back to Argostoli. The nearest ATM was next to the bus station I had left just an hour earlier. I wanted to kick myself. With a magic meter rolling, the taxi driver waited for me and relieved me of €27 for the priviledge of withdrawing cash for the fare. I was not happy.
What a shame that that was my parting impression of Kefalonia.
Of course my taxi debacle was all in the name of bringing you helpful information about Greece, so all was not lost. I learned that carrying cash (euros) is an absolute must in Kefalonia, unless you plan to stay in close proximity to an ATM. There are plenty of ATMs in the towns and busy resorts, but elsewhere may cause problems. This was when I learned to always have an emergency cash fund at the ready and I'd advise you to do the same.
Kefalonia is generally good value for money but there are tourist areas where you might pay a little higher for lower quality in restaurants or for souvenirs and beachwear. Entrance to most attractions is free, however, so you really can make your money stretch. Ferries, flights and buses are all reasonably priced so it shouldn't cost you an arm and a leg if you plan your trip in advance. As I mentioned, though, the taxis are horribly priced and when you consider the fact that people drive very dangerously in Greece, you really need to take into account whether your safety is worth the payout.
The Odysseus Conspiracy
I ditched Captain Correlli for Odysseus the day I climbed up on the Cyclopean Walls. I'll tell you more about that in just a bit. For now, let me share a secret. When Homer gave his hero Odysseus a Kingdom in his epic poem, The Iliad, he named him King of Ithaca, the neighbouring Island to Kefalonia. His follow up, The Odyssey famously describes his adventures travelling home after conquering Troy with his giant horse. The story's been told a million times from kids picture books to James Joyce's retelling on the streets of Dublin in Ulysses.
But… Homer's Odyssey is open to interpretation. Many scholars argue that the geographical and geological descriptions of Ithaca in The Odyssey are in fact descriptions of Kefalonia. If you ask scholars from Lefkada, though, you may find that they claim the same thing. It's certainly questionable whether Ithaca could have produced enough young men to populate Odysseus' army. The island did not have the natural resources, or indeed the space, to house enough families to produce an army of 6000 men. So all of the other elements of the conspiracy theories aside, it just makes sense that Oysseus' home would have been Kefalonia.
When I heard this, I was intrigued. It's been a while since college, but I loved studying Homer's epic poems and made one of my closest friends when we studied Ulysees together. We barely knew each other to start with, but by the end of the project, we found ourselves finishing each other's sentences (Hi Laura!). I went on a mission to discover the archaeological sites connected to the legend and I found the Mycenean burial grounds which are understood to be the graves of Odysseus' descendants. (And flooded Laura's inbox with selfies of same).
What struck me most was that the burial grounds are barely even noticed. Most people haven't heard of them. They sit at the end of a dirt road with nothing but a wooden shed built around them. The attendant in a box next to the shed seemed surprised to see a visitor. She seemed more surprised that I asked about a bathroom. I was pretty shocked that there was nothing here at a site that could well be a national monument. If there was any truth to the Odysseus legend, I wonder was he turning in his grave to be so forgotten.
Thankfully, he will never be forgotten on paper or, well, on my Kindle … I downloaded the homeric poems and was glad that I did because my next stop was to be one of my favourite places I've ever visited. The Cyclopean Walls date back to 7th Century BC and they were the city walls of the Ancient City of Krani. That makes them just about as old as the Great Wall of China. They are called Cyclopean because the bricks are so big, people in antiquity believed that the walls could not have been built by men and must have been built by giants. And you can't have a good Greek legend without a Cyclops. (Right Laura?)
However the walls got there, the amazing thing is that they are still standing. Sort of. Time has taken its toll and they are crumbling and in a state of ruin, but a large part of them is still standing. Like the Mycenean tombs, they are neglected by the powers that be. They haven't been taken care of like their Chinese counterpart. It's a terrible shame. It means that any old clod, like me, can stumble upon them. That is, if you can find them just outside the village of Razata. There is a sign leading down a dirt road. Don't give up if you think it leads nowhere. The road gets narrower and dirtier, but it does lead somewhere. You'll know it when you see it.
If you're so inclined, you can actually climb the walls. Climb to the top of the hill and mount the walls. You can see them continue over the hills on either side and if you have an active imagination, you can see and feel what once stood here. Me and my imagination climbed to the highest point on the wall and breathed in the magnificence. We wondered (but just for a split second) whether it was damaging to climb onto this kind of history, but quickly decided that it needed a bit of appreciation. We just picked our steps carefully.
I sat for most of the day with my kindle which usually makes me feel like a traitor to books, but not any more. At first, I wished I had a paperback, then I thought of papyrus, then stone tablets… and I realised that my device was just another development in keeping stories like Homer's alive. The point was that the stories were still alive. I got stuck into tales of Lotus Eaters, Cyclopses, Storms, Shipwrecks and Greek Gods and I watched the sun set over the oldest wall I've ever been able to sit on.
And it was perfect.
Where to go on Kefalonia
Kefalonia is a pretty big island with a lot to do. There are 365 villages on the island, so unless you plan to spend a year visiting one each day, its unlikely you'll get to know all of the island. I took in as much as I could in my few weeks there and while this guide is certainly not exhaustive, it's a list of what I consider to be Kefalonia's 'best bits'.
Kefalonia's main town and commercial centre, Argostoli is a pretty seaside town with a huge variety of sea-front cafes and restaurants. It's the island's transport 'hub' if such as thing exists, as this is where all buses go to and from. Many cruise ships also stop in the town. I was pretty impressed with the Drapanos Stone Bridge. It's a walkway built across the entire bay which connects the town with the coastline less than a mile across the sea.
An absolute gem in the North West of the Island. Assos is spectacularly beautiful because it's surrounded by the bluest sea and filled with the greenest forests you can imagine. It's also jam packed with history.
I spent an afternoon climbing up to Assos Castle, the Venetian Fortress at the peak of the peninsula. I walked through the ruins and it wasn't hard to conjure up images of streets thronged with courtiers and scoundrels of the 16th century. I was mostly alone as I sat at the top of the old castle walls and watched the sailboats pass by on the Ionian sea below. I was there for hours before I met a couple exploring the area and after they had left, I was reluctant to head back to my car. In the end, it was the hot sun and an empty water bottle that gave me the push I needed to make a move. I wandered slowly back to the village and pottered around the picturesque streets and beaches before I moved on to my next slice of heaven.
Myrtos Beach
It's the most well-known beach on Kefalonia and one glance at it explains why. The beach is beautiful and the waters are pristine, but beware appearances! For those who love some sand between their toes, you may be disappointed as Myrtos is a pebble beach and home to pretty big pebbles at that. If, like me, you don't bring the correct footwear, walking the beach may turn out to be a less than pleasant experience.
Myrtos is close to Assos, but make sure to check for road closures. There were repairs being carried out on the main road between the two destinations during my visit because of earthquake damage. The journey between both ended up being quite a trek through mountains, weaving in and out between goats and rocks that had fallen from the steep mountains. It's not a drive for the faint of heart, but it's a hell of a lot of fun.
The cave of the nymphs… of course it was! There's definitely something mythical about Mellisani cave. When Kefalonia was devastated by an earthquake in 1953 that forever changed the face of the island, the roof of Mellisani cave collapsed and for the first time in living history, the people of Kefalonia knew it existed. It's now one of the main tourist attractions. It's very beautiful and on a clear day, the midday sun makes the trip worthwhile as it illuminates the cave. Don't expect to be able to spend a long time inside though. Once you've dropped your €8 entrance fee, you'll quickly be herded onto a boat for a speedy trip around the lake and through the adjacent cave before being deposited back on dry land as quick as you can snap a token selfie.
Mount Ainos
Another windy, narrow road will take you close to the highest peak on Kefalonia, Mount Ainos. From the uppermost carpark, it's a 10 minute walk to the summit. On a clear day, you'll be able to make out Lefkada, Zakynthos, Ithaca and across to the Peloponnese. It's a nature lover's dream as the mountain is mostly national park with plentiful indigenous flora and fauna. For the more die-hard hikers, there's a walking route from Digaleto to the summit which stands 1096m above sea level, or a distance of 6.5km each way.
The Western Peninsula of Kefalonia
To the west of the Island, when you round the Gulf of Argostoli and make your way towards Lixouri, you'll enter a very different kind of Island. Gone are the cruise ships and the tourist stalls. You could do worse than taking a drive through the coutryside and getting lost in the rural villages that are dotted around the farmland you'll drive through. It's quiet and peaceful. This is the part of the Island claimed by literary historians to be the real Ithaca of Homer's Odyssey.
Lixouri is the main town on this part of the Island and a ferry to and from Argostoli will save you the long car journey. I avoided the town and continued my joyride to the gorgeous Lepeda beach with it's red sand and rocks that rise up from the shoreline in weird and wonderful shapes.
On the west coast of the peninsula is Petani Beach, a beach similar to Myrtos but smaller. I preferred it because it's mostly sandy, there are tavernas right on the beach and the sunset is to die for.
The Lassi to Argostoli Walking Trail
It's probably a bit of a stretch to call it a hike, though the local maps suggest it's a hiking trail. It is, in fact all on reasonably level ground and all following roads that lead from Lassi, around the tip of the Argostoli peninsula and back to the town itself. It's an easy route and takes in the beautiful Fanari Lighthouse, incredibly clear water at the coves and beaches along the route and the natural phenomenon at Katavothres. If you wondered about the colour of the water at Mellisani, then you might be even more fascinated to learn that it comes from Katavothres. Don't ask me the geography of it! It seems that tests were done because the unusually turquoise colour of the water at Katavothres matched the colour of water that appeared in the lake on the other side of the island. It turns out that it's a geological phenomenon that is way over my head, but it's pretty cool!
Agia Effimia
This is a gorgeous little seaside village on Kefalonia's east coast, just north of the main port town of Sami. It has an upmarket kind of feel to it, without the upmarket prices in the bars and coffee shops dotted along the harbour. You'll find yachts dropping anchor in the bay and water sports and activities are plentiful. While the resort towns of Skala, Sami and Poros heave with holiday makers taking full advantage of beach activities, Agia Effimia is a little more sedate.
A little fishing village at the very north of the Island, Fiskardo was the first part of Kefalonia that I saw as my ferry from Lefkada docked here. It's quaint and pretty and relatively untouched by tourism. There's still a very communal, fishing village feel to the area and as it's quite remote in relation the the commercial and tourism activities on the island, it takes a little planning to get there. It's well worth the visit.
Rambling Ruth's 'Likely To' Guide to Kefalonia
Likely to see in Kefalonia: Dramatic landscapes and every colour nature can produce.
Likely to do in Kefalonia: Watch a beautiful Sunset
Likely to hear in Kefalonia: Stories of hidden histories.
Likely to taste in Kefalonia: Freddo Cappuccino. This is a good thing.
Likely to discover in Kefalonia: Breathtaking views around every bend.
Mosquitos and Other Creepy/Crawly Info
Mosquito Bite Count: 4. That's a pretty good tally for me on a trip lasting over three weeks.
Snakes spotted: Just the one! In true Indiana Jones style, I leapt across him as soon as I realised I was about to step on his head. In very un-Indiana-Jones style, I then ran away. Fast.
To keep those mossies at bay, I thank the following items:
Parting Comments
Dare I say Kefalonia was my favourite Ionian Island?
I definitely loved it and felt very happy once I had some wheels under me. It's an Island that deserves a bit of exploration. I particularly liked picking up a few bits and pieces about the Island's rich literary history and would like to go back in the future to learn more about it. I felt like I only tapped the surface. Next time, I'll also take in a trip to Ithaca. Maybe Laura will come with me!
As for it being my favourite of the Ionian Islands, well, let's not jump the gun. You'll have to read about how Corfu, Lefkada and Zakynthos fared when I visited them.
As always, I love to hear from you. Comments, emails, messages and carrier pigeons are all appreciated so don't be shy. What did you like about Kefalonia or what are you looking forward to visiting?


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