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Croatia: A Completely Honest Travel Guide
With piercing turquoise seas and fairytale architecture, there is no denying Croatia is breathtakingly beautiful.
Spanning most of the Adriatic Sea, you're never too far away from the coast when traveling in Croatia. And even if it's not pretty beaches you seek, stone castles and magnificent waterfalls await travelers of all kinds.
Whether you are backpacking through Croatia or are wanting to splurge on yacht week, these travel tips will help you plan your next adventure to the Land of a Thousand Islands.
What we really thought about Croatia
We're going to be honest, so brace yourself because it's an unpopular opinion. What we're about to say may come as a surprise, but it has to be said:
We didn't love Croatia.
That doesn't mean we didn't like Croatia. We just didn't fall in love like we do so often with places we visit.
There's no denying Croatia's beauty. The aquamarine waters and craggy beaches are what dreams are made of.
And Plitvice National Park is out-of-this-world gorgeous!
But frankly, it takes more than beautiful landscape to make us fall in love. Just like with people: a pretty face is nice, but we crave more.
The thing is, we made some big mistakes when traveling to Croatia. So make sure to read until the end of this article so you don't make the same mistakes we did. If you follow our advice we think you will enjoy your time in Croatia much more than we did.
Ancient seaside town that's as beautiful as it is popular!
One of the most famous cities in all of Croatia, Dubrovnik is popular for many reasons. First, it is a UNSECO World Heritage Site, and deservingly so. And secondly, the reason it has gained popularity recently is because it was the filming site for King's Landing in the Game of Thrones.
You can even take a Game of Thrones walking tour. Guides dressed in costume will bring you to various filming locations and play the scene on an iPad for a group of about 20 people to see. In our opinion, it looked like a terrible tour. But if you're a diehard G.O.T. fan, it might be right up your alley.
The medieval stone buildings and churches are fascinating; but now some of them are turned into bars, restaurants, and pirate-theme candy stores.
You can still have a good time getting lost among the city's narrow alleyways.
Best views in Dubrovnik
1. The most popular view: Walk along the Dubrovnik City Wall for 2 km and get a unique view of the city (Entrance: 150 kuna / $24.25 USD).
2. An interesting alternative: An alternative to the city wall walk is to stroll along inside the city to the western side where you'll find the restaurant Buza Bar. We read about Buza Bar in Lonely Planet, and were intrigued by their description of a "hidden gem bar" where you had to walk beneath a hidden archway to enter.
We were disappointed to find it was packed with people and no longer "secret" at all. That said, the view of the Adriatic Sea is spectacular, and if you climb down the steps you can find a perfect spot for cliff jumping.
3. Our favorite view: Walk uphill through neighborhoods until you get a good view of the city. We packed a picnic (and a bottle of wine!) and enjoyed the view from a small patch of grass as the sun set over Old City. This was our favorite view and we had it all to ourselves!
Day trip from Dubrovnik: Hop across the border to Bosnia. Mostar is a stunning town with an interesting history just a 2.5-hour bus ride away, and some people visit as a day trip. If you have time, we would highly recommend spending more time exploring Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Wanna know how we really felt about Dubrovnik? Here are our full thoughts on this city.
Hotels in Dubrovnik
Luxury Hotel: Hotel Bellevue Dubrovnik - 5-star hotel with sea views in every room. The hotel is steps away from a pepple beach with a seaside restaurant serving the freshest seafood cuisine. Spa and fitness center on-site along with the best amenities found in all rooms. Old town is only 1.2 km away.
Couple Stay/Mid-range: Apartments Franka Old Town - Located in Old Town Dubrovnik, these beautifully decorated full apartments each have a small kitchen and are only a 2 minute walk away from the beach.
Budget Friendly/Social Atmosphere: Hostel Free Bird - About 2 km away from the Old Town Dubrovnik, but has excellent reviews. The closer you get to the Old Town, the more expensive and worse the hostels become. Free Bird has spacious dorm rooms with free wifi and is only a 50-meter walk from a bus stop that goes straight to the Old Town.
Charming island without the crowds!
Getting off mainland Croatia and visiting some of the country's most beautiful islands like Hvar, Vis, Brač and Mljet, is one way to avoid the huge crowds of Dubrovnik and Split.
If you're looking for a laid-back island in Croatia that is bursting with old time charm, Korčula may just be the Croatian island for you!
Honestly, we liked Korčula a lot better than Dubrovnik. The walled cities look strikingly similar, but Korčula was lacking the crowds that made our visit in Dubrovnik a bit of a disappointment. We saw a good chunk of this island via bicycle, and think it is a perfect way to explore this Croatian gem.
Things to do in Korčula
1. Rent a bike in town for around 100 kuna ($16 USD) for the day, pack a picnic lunch, a map and head on your way! We discovered hidden beaches and small villages along the way, making this one of our favorite memories in Croatia. Stop along the way in Lumbarda, a small village on the eastern side of Korčula island where the hills are filled with vineyards and the beaches have crystal clear water.
2. Visit a winery and try the famous white wines. This article lists some of the wineries on the island of Korčula. Just be sure to check the hours they are open to the public, as some of the wineries have certain hours when they are only open for tour groups.
3. Have a beach day. The beaches in Croatia are world renowned for their turquoise Mediterranean waters, but don't expect powdery sand that you can bury your toes and drift to sleep. Instead, most Croatian beaches are pretty rugged, and powdery sand is replaced with small stones. But that still didn't deter us taking a refreshing dip in the water.
4. Rent a scooter. If we had more time in Korčula, we would have loved to explore the western part of the island.
5. Explore the Old City which is surrounded on all sides by water. The old churches are gorgeous and the restaurants on the water look delicious. Walk up and down the alleyways and get lost.
6. Get a view of the Old City. Take a short hike up the hill opposite the city and find the look out point to get a great view of the city.
Want to go island hopping in Croatia?
Korčula was one of our favorite spots in Croatia and we wish we would have had time to see more islands. This article is a good guide to island hopping in Croatia so you can choose the island(s) that best suit your travel style!
Hotels in Korčula
Couple Stay/Mid-range: Apartments Galerija - Adorable hotel/apartment right next to the old town and a 4 minute walk to the beach. Each unit has a kitchenette and private bathroom with a bathtub.
Budget Friendly/Social Atmosphere: Apartments & Room Nina - Located in the centre of the medieval Old Town of Korčula, this guest house has plenty of restaurant and bars within a short walking distance to meet other travelers.
Modern city with nightlife and beaches
The nightlife, beautiful beaches, historic center and proximity to some of the country's most famous islands makes Split a popular stop on most Croatia itineraries. It's location on Adriatic Coast makes it a popular stop for cruise ships to stop for a day or two.
Things to Do in Split
1. Party the night away! Split is known for having a great party scene for twenty-somethings; but the pub crawls can be on the pricey side.
2. See ancient ruins. In the old town, there are many city squares that have restaurants squeeze tight right next to each other. Take a stroll to the Diocletian's Palace, a huge palace ruins which served as the home for the Roman Emperor.
3. Get a spectacular sunset view. To escape the city, head west and enter the Park Šuma Marjan. It's a bit of a climb up hundreds of steps but if you go later in the afternoon, you will be rewarded with great sunset views of the old town and the sea.
4. Experience Croatian cuisine in the countryside. If you want to get even further out of the city, take a tour with Secret Dalmatia and get off the beaten path.
5. Take an adventurous day tour. There are many day-trip adventures near Split that are great additions to your time in Croatia! Choose from waterfalls, caves and islands -- or do it all!
Hotels in Split
Couple Stay/Mid-range: Villa Domina - only a 5 minute walk to the Old Town Split and a 10 minute walk to the beach, this hotel has an exposed-brick yet modern style. Perfect stay for a couple.
Budget Friendly/Social Atmosphere: Apartments Ivica Split - One of the cheapest options in Split Old Town, this apartment hotel has free WiFi throughout the property and close to grocery stores.
Are you going from Split to Plitvice Lakes? Try riding on FlixBus. We rode with FlixBus throughout Eastern Europe and loved how comfortable and cheap they are.
Plitvice Lakes National Parks
Park with spectacular waterfalls and turquoise lakes!
We couldn't make a list of highlights of Croatia without including this otherworldly beauty: It literally looks like you are walking in a fairytale land.
Plitvice Lakes National Park is a stunner, and it's popular for good reason. So popular, in fact, that if you're visiting during peak season, you'll likely be walking behind lines of other tourists in parts of this national park.
Tip for avoiding crowds in Plitvice
Getting there early will help you avoid the crowds. Visit the most popular spots early in the day or in the later afternoon when the lighting is better and the crowds have thinned. In the meantime, venture off the well-trodden path a bit for a better chance of (semi) solitude.
Suggested Route for Plitvice Lakes
There are 7 popluar hiking route around Plitvice Lakes, all with varying degree of difficulty and time. To avoid the crowds in Plitvice and see all the major sights, this is the route that we would recommend:
Do the H hiking route in reverse. Starting at Enterance 1, go down to the Lower Falls, see the Great Waterfall, (which is spectacular) but then follow the reverse of the H hiking route (similar to K route). This way you won't feel like cattle moving on walkways with the rest of the crowds. You can either walk around the big lake or take the ferry across.
The Upper Falls were our favorite part, because there were less people and the way the water flows off all the rocks is unlike anything we have ever seen. Continue to follow the H hiking route in reverse, twisting through the upper falls, until you reach Station 3.
Then, take the free shuttle to Station 1 so you don't have to walk the entire way back.
Insider tips for Plitvice National Park
Pack a picnic lunch because a) it's a beautiful spot for picnics, and b) the choices inside the park are limited and expensive.
Stay in a hotel near Plitvice instead of doing a day trip from Split or Zadar (if your timing allows!). You'll get there bright and early and will be able to stay after the last buses leave. This is how we would do it next time. (Find some recommended hotel options below!)
If you're traveling to Plitvice as a day trip, read this first!
We departed from Split and were going to Zagreb that night, so we had all our stuff. There is a free storage room at Plitvice Lakes in which you can leave your belongings. Do know that the storage room is locked, but it's not secure.
People will be going in all day long to drop off and pick up their belongings, so lock up your valuables. A trick we often use is locking our bags together with these wire locks. Nobody will steal your bag when it's locked to another bag. It's just too awkward!
Admission Cost for Plitvice Lakes National Park
High Season: July 1 - Aug 31: Adults: 180 Kuna ($28 USD) Students: 110 Kuna ($17 USD)
Shoulder Seasons: April 1 - June 30 & Sept 1 to Oct 31 Adults: 110 Kuna ($17 USD) Students 80 Kuna ($12.50 USD)
Low Season: Nov 1 - March 31: Adults: 55 Kuna ($8.50 USD) Students: 45 Kuna ($7 USD)
More information on Plitvice Lakes website.
Hotels near Plitvice Lakes
Couple Stay/Mid-range: Apartmani Burić - Full size apartments available with fully equipped kitchens and flat-screen TVs. Located only 5.7 km from Plitvice Lakes National Park, you can be the first ones in line when it opens.
Budget Friendly/Social Atmosphere: House Nina - Cute, cozy house with a beautifully decorated garden outside. Rooms are simple but the reviews are great and is only 2 km from the big waterfall.
Are you going from Plitvice to Zagreb? Try riding on FlixBus. We rode with FlixBus throughout Eastern Europe and loved how comfortable and cheap they are.
A totally different side of Croatia…
While we've already told you why we weren't blown away with the rest of Croatia, the city of Zagreb actually really surprised us. It feels worlds different than the coastal towns, and actually has a very welcoming and accessible vibe.
Things to do in Zagreb
1. Wander Tkalčićeva Street: This pedestrian walking street is back with restaurants and bars serving good happy hour deals.
2. Pop into one of the many cute coffee shops. There are hundreds throughout this city so find one in a busy square, relax and people watch.
3. Visit St. Mark's Church. This church built in the 13th century, has colorful roof tiles showing the Croatian, Dalmatian and Slavonian coats-of-arms.
4. Visit Dolac Market: Be sure to walk through the massive Dolac Market to pick up fresh fruit.
5. Gaze at street art: Get lost in alleyways in search of the city's street art. During our free walking tour, our guide brought us to some pretty cool art.
6. Visit the Museum of Broken Relationships. This quirky museum is a collection of personal items people received from former lovers, and is complete with stories.
7. Free walking tour in Zagreb: Always a good way to see the city and its major sites while getting a little history lesson too.
Hotels in Zagreb
Luxury Hotel: Esplanade Zagreb Hotel - Luxury to the max on a lower budget. 5-star hotel with fitness room and sauna, terrace restaurant and bar, and marble counters in every bathroom.
Couple Stay/Mid-range: Rooms Zagreb 17 - Located in the heart of the city center, this hotel has spacious rooms, flat-screen TVs and decorated rooms. Literally steps away from bars and restaurants, we would totally stay here when we visit Zagreb again.
Budget Friendly/Social Atmosphere: Main Square Hostel - Best location possible in the city, this modern hostel offer privates and dorm rooms. Free WiFi and a common area to meet other travelers.
Don't make these Mistakes when traveling to Croatia
We're not writing this to discourage anyone from visiting this Mediterranean beauty. We tend to shy away from sharing when we don't like a place. But I think we've pinpointed what it was that turned us off to Croatia.
I think by sharing our disappointment, it may help others come with more realistic expectations and avoid the mistakes that we made while traveling in Croatia.
There are a few things that affected our feelings about Croatia, and we made some big mistakes when we traveled there. Once you understand the mistakes we made, you will enjoy Croatia so much more!
1. Our expectations were high
For one thing, we had super high expectations. Back in 2009, Ben and I studied abroad in Italy. That was the first time I remember hearing about Croatia. A friend of mine went there and raved about the beaches, the lack of other tourists compared to neighboring Italy. She said it was cheap, "off the beaten path", beautiful. I've been dreaming about visiting Croatia ever since. You can probably guess where I'm going with this...
Have you ever visited a place that was so hyped up that even though you had a good time, you left feeling underwhelmed? That's how we felt about Croatia. We had allotted 2 and a half weeks to visit Croatia, but ended up leaving early – something we rarely do when traveling (in fact, it's almost always the opposite!).
2. It was PEAK tourist season
When we visited Croatia in July, it was packed with tourists everywhere you looked. Places that were described online as "hidden gems" had lines around the block.
The famed Plitvice Lakes that grace your Instagram feed are magical, yes, but some of that magic is diminished when you have to walk the wooden boardwalks behind long lines of people carrying selfie sticks.
And in Dubrovnik, you couldn't walk a few minutes in the Old City without seeing one of the many corny "Game of Thrones" tours (complete with a guide dressed in chainmail and holding an iPad that was playing a scene from the show). Historic buildings had been turned into overpriced pirate-themed candy shops. It felt a bit like Disney World. And not in a good way.
I think a few years ago, these crowds didn't exist to the extent that we experienced.
But with photos of Croatia being an Instagram staple (I'm guilty of posting these too!) and with the exploding popularity of "Game of Thrones" (King's Landing was famously filmed in Dubrovnik), people are flocking to this Mediterranean country in hordes. Especially during the summer months. Yet, I wonder what will happen to tourism after the show's final season in coming years...
3. We didn't budget correctly
Prices were much higher than any of the neighboring countries we visited (and with all the tourists there, I totally understand why). This is more on us than anything else, but we just didn't have the right budget expectations to fully appreciate Croatia. If we raised our budget, we probably would have been able to enjoy ourselves a little more.
4. The people weren't as friendly as the neighbors
On top of that, we'd just come from Bosnia where the people were incredibly friendly, funny and excited to talk with us. Many of the people we met in Croatia were lacking in this department.
This isn't to say we didn't meet friendly Croatians -- just the opposite. We had a few lovely guesthouse owners that were very kind, but the overall vibe just wasn't as friendly as many of the countries we visited during our round-the-world trip -- especially the neighboring countries.
5. Our feelings are relative
Our travels were bookended with visits in two countries that seriously surprised us: Bosnia and Slovenia. And it just so happened that Croatia fell in between.
Think of it this way: You go to a dinner party and speak with 3 people. The first (Bosnia) and the last (Slovenia) are humble and surprisingly interesting. You laugh, you cry. You listen to their stories and they listen to yours.
That person you speak with in between is perfectly nice. A little cocky, maybe. They are beautiful, but they know they are. Everyone in the party wants to talk to them, so you kind of just feel like you scratch the surface of really getting to know who they are.
And when it comes time to leave the party, you reflect on the two fantastic conversations you just had. The one in the middle kind of fades away. Maybe if you hadn't spoken with the other two party-goers, you would have really appreciated that middle convo a bit more.
For better or worse, our opinions of people or places are heavily impacted by where we've just come from or where we're going (literally and metaphorically). We just weren't in a place to fully and wholeheartedly appreciate what Croatia had to offer.
6. We may have gone to the wrong places
This is a lesson we learn over and over again.
The most popular destinations almost always leave us a bit disappointed. I'm sure anyone who has ever gone to the Leaning Tower of Pisa can relate. Cool tower, but that's about it for Pisa.
Maybe it was our route: Dubrovnik - Korčula - Split - Plitvice Lakes - Zagreb. We started off with a city that we really didn't enjoy, and that sour taste lasted in our mouths for the rest of the country.
We probably should have done some more research and found more off-the-beaten-path areas, but we were traveling so fast that we just defaulted to the easiest route.
Would we go back to Croatia?
Yes, without a doubt. We would return in a heartbeat. We already have a few places in mind that we'd like to visit the second time around.
We won't deny that Croatia is absolutely breathtaking. Dubrovnik is as touristy as it is beautiful and Plitvice Lakes are a natural treasure.
Our advice to others visiting Croatia:
Avoid peak tourist season. Period. Go somewhere else.
Budget quite a bit more money than you would for the rest of Eastern Europe. We knew Croatia would be one of the more expensive countries on our trip. But we didn't think it would be the same prices as Western Europe. Don't make the mistake we did. You'll enjoy yourself more if your budget has some wiggle room.
Have realistic expectations about crowds. Unless you visit during a totally off-peak time, Plitvice Lakes will be crowded. Dubrovnik may feel a bit like Disney World. If you go in knowing that there will be long lines and selfie sticks, you won't be as disappointed as we were.
A Personal Note from Katie and Ben: I'm sure there will be a few people who read this and think we're crazy because they had a fantastic time in Croatia. And I know we rave about places that others may not like. Travel is personal.
We try not to highly publicize when we don't like a place because we truly believe that there are so many factors that can affect how much you like a particular city or country. But we also believe in honesty, and think that it's okay not to fall in love with every place we visit.
Our intention is not to discourage anyone from visiting Croatia, but instead to help set expectations and give you advice so you avoid some of our mistakes. We would definitely go back to Croatia; and knowing what we know now, we would most likely enjoy it much more.
Traveling around Croatia? Try riding on FlixBus. We rode with FlixBus throughout Eastern Europe and loved how comfortable and cheap they are.
Before you book your trip, think about this:
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European Train Travel
How are you traveling around Eastern Europe? One way to travel around Europe is by train and the best way to save money on trains is to buy Eurail Pass.
Now to be honest, we didn't take any trains in Croatia because the buses and ride-sharing were cheaper. However, if you are traveling to multiple countries fairly quickly or traveling to Western Europe, purchasing a train pass might be your cheapest bet. Check out the Eurail Pass prices here.
European Air Travel
Another great thing about traveling in Europe is airfare is so much cheaper than in North America. One of our favorite sites to book flight is Skyscanner.
It's so easy to use and we found some our cheapest flights using their "Show Whole Month" feature, where you can select your route and it tells you the cheapest days of the month to fly.
Want more information about Eastern Europe?
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The other day, in a land far far away, called Walmart, an older lady was a head of me in line and out of the blue she turned around and told me that I had a very pretty face. I was taken back a little bit but thanked her and smiled. I kind of guffawed it off…thinking, "weird.... nice, but weird."
A few moments had passed and she was checking out. I was standing there wondering why she had decided to give me a compliment like that. I had not showered yet that day, I was still in work out clothes and a pony tail, and I had no make up on. I caught a glimpse in a shiny reflective part of the racks that hold the candy and I thought… "that chick is crazy….look at me I am a hot mess." As I started to check out and made eye contact with the cashier, who had heard the lady compliment me, I thought for sure the small, sympathetic smile she gave me said, "I do NOT see it lady…I mean, not at all!"
I actually started wondering if her compliment was more like a pity comment and designed to just make me feel better about the whole unfortunate situation that was my hair, face and outfit. I was somehow talking myself into the idea that the compliment was not a compliment at all, but her sly way of telling me you, in fact, do not have a pretty face. Suddenly I had morphed this lovely women's gesture into something I was offended by. WHO DOES THAT??
Please tell me I am not the only one!
That drive home really had me thinking….this being so hard on myself is not something that is new for me, I am mean to myself. As I really thought about it I started to slowly realize what was wrong.
I have struggled my whole life with being a person who spends too much time being way to easy to personally offend….
Usually when I am stuck in a place being of easily offended, it is because I am listening to the voice in my head and it convinces me my worth is minimal. It stirs the pot and leaves me helpless and hopeless. I suddenly am in situations where I am angry/upset/defensive and even hateful. It convinces me any criticism equals disgust, a misspoken word by a friend is how she really feels about me, and that any sideways glance is a guarantee that I am gross or dumb or not worthy of that persons attention. It renders me feeling out of control. At these moments I have forgotten I have a choice, I have lost sight of my ability to control that choice.
I would be so sad if any of my friends came to me feeling this way…but here I am, a counselor, who knows about feelings…getting easily caught up feeling this way.
I decided that day after leaving Walmart that, I do not want to be too EASY to offend….I want to work on being HARD to offend!!
But more importantly Jesus wants me to be hard to offend…NEWSFLASH….this old world, she's broken! Misery loves company, because of this, the world and its brokenness wants everyone else to be broken and miserable with her. But wait, put a few seconds back on the clock……because we truly have a choice.
Jesus lovingly and carefully designed us so that we would have that choice…he promises a blessed life to those of us who are not quick to be offended. In James 1:19 he says " know this my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger." When we talk too much or even let our brains think too much, we communicate to others and even ourselves that our ideas and thoughts are much more important then anyone else. {GUILTY}
James is helping us understand that we need to reverse that process. He is helping us see that if we can put a mental stopwatch on our thoughts we will have the power to identify when enough is enough. This power will cause us to be much happier and wiser and ultimately more content.
When left to our own devices we convince ourselves that our opinions and thoughts are "right" and then we are offended or easily hurt when they are contradicted. This can even happen with a compliment. If we do not see its truth or value we can turn the compliment upside down, and decide it is a negative thing. We end up falling into the trap that James 1:20 warns us of, and that is our untended to thoughts will "not produce the righteousness that God desires."
Choosing to be hard to offend keeps us relying on Jesus and in a place that allows for humility and security. It is also a place that encourages happiness and contentment. It lets nice Walmart shopping ladies give us a sweet compliment and hear it as nothing more then a lady choosing to bless my day!
~imperfect little me
James 1:19-20 (NIV) My dear brothers and sisters, take note: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce righteousness that God desires.
Proverbs 17:28 Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold their tongues.

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"Tectura's team worked very well with ours and delivered the porject to time and cost and exceeded our high expectations."
Botanix specialises in the extraction and processing of hops, and the creation of advanced hop products for the brewing industry.
Botanix is a rapidly growing force with a long history within the brewing industry, specialising in the extraction and processing of hops, and the creation of both traditional and advanced hop products for the brewing industry. The UK-based company is located at two sites, Paddock Wood in Kent and Eardiston in Worcester. The two operating units are the result of the merger of their holding companies, and are maximising the benefits of making them centres of technical excellence for downstream product support, manufacturing and innovation.
Botanix has aims to provide value to their brewery customers by supplying products that improve hop utilisation and beer consistency. Botanix has developed a unique range of natural products based on hop extracts that can be used to create new flavours for beers.
The promising growth trend combined with the realisation that the two sites had different working practices, led the Botanix management team to question the suitability of their computer systems. The previous system, whilst providing adequate financial management information, was not an integrated system. In order to run the business effectively, much use of ad-hoc spreadsheets was made and management information to aid decision making was rudimentary.
David Lowe, Business Systems Manager at Botanix, explains what happened, "The two sites were working in different ways on a very finance-focused proprietary data management system. There was no customer-based information or manufacturing-based data to help understand and manage the growth." There was no single business driver for changing the software, just a knowledge that sooner or later, a better, more integrated system would be required. The management team knew that there was more scope for doing true cost accounting and manufacturing costing, and an underlying need to have consistency across the two manufacturing locations.
Botanix is a part of the Barth Haas Group, where parts of the Group already use Microsoft Dynamics NAV. Although not mandatory, this was a logical place to start researching new systems, as there was a level of experience in the implementation and use of Microsoft Dynamics NAV as a solution.
The choice was not a foregone conclusion as Botanix was very keen to ensure that the product chosen met its needs fully. Differences in the products offered and manufacturing processes used highlighted Botanix's need for a robust system capable of lot management and traceability, managing the active ingredient reporting requirements of the business.
"We needed a system that our teams could readily adapt to, and crucially, we needed a partner with the resource to help us manage this implementation."
Armed with the knowledge that Microsoft Dynamics NAV could probably do most of what they needed, Botanix turned to the approved Microsoft partner list for a suitable source of consultancy to help them resolve the remaining process-specific requirements. Tectura's name was selected, and from the outset, Tectura impressed the Botanix team with their approach, knowledge and versatility. Lowe has nothing but praise for Tectura and goes on to say, "In less than 24 hours from initial contact, Tectura had organised an initial meeting with us at Botanix. They demonstrated that the sales team were able to talk generally about the product, and had organised in-depth backup from their expertise in America. This was handled by webcast."
To add to the already-favourable first impression, Tectura talked about their Life Sciences add-on to Microsoft Dynamics NAV, which filled the gaps that Microsoft Dynamics NAV has in this area, particularly in the lot tracking and reporting capabilities.
Following an in-depth demonstration of the Tectura Life Sciences module and its full integration with Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Botanix was able to sign up for an implementation project. Lowe enthuses, "Tectura showed themselves to be extremely organised and well-resourced. The consultants were just fantastic, achieving a very quick appreciation for our unique operations. Their knowledge base is very accessible." This selection and engagement happened within one month of the initial call.
Botanix CEO, John Moss who had worked with other ERP systems in his previous roles, was a strong advocate of getting an integrated system in place. Moss explained, "Far too much management time was taken up in finding and collating information that should have been readily available. An integrated system was definitely required, and SAP would be too big and cumbersome for our needs."
Learning to work with an integrated system would be a big challenge for Botanix, and the more user friendly the interface was, then the more cost effective, easier and quicker the implementation would be. "We needed a system that our teams could readily adapt to, and crucially, we needed a partner with the resource to help us manage this implementation," continues Moss. "I was keen that Botanix took on a system that represented manufacturing best practice, as this was an important benefit for us."
The Botanix implementation team was lean and focused, comprising of the Head of Business Systems, the IT Manager, and the Financial Controller. The knowledge of these three covered the existing operations of both sites, as well as the areas of improvement that could be made with a new system.
Lowe confirms that they didn't want to change the world; they wanted to use Tectura and Microsoft Dynamics to implement a system that would manage the current workflow, but in an integrated and consistent fashion. They would take the opportunity to review reporting as they went along, removing as many of the offline spreadsheets and databases as possible.
The first stage of the implementation was completed in 10 months, enabling the new system to be brought on line as a new financial year started. This timetable enabled development of business processes and workflows that weren't on the existing system. It also helped to develop the training materials and assess the implications of the new integration with the workforce.
The initial implementation encompassed all of the core business processes: Sales Order Processing, Purchase Order Processing, General Ledger and Manufacturing. Following the initial implementation, Botanix will be looking to enhance and fully exploit the functionality they have with Tectura Life Sciences.
The objectives of the project were always straightforward. Lowe explains that there were never any key metrics that were taken, or measurable goals to seek. "The vision was clear; can we get product out of the door; do we know it's out, and once it's out can we invoice the customer and record the debt?"
"Cost savings will become more evident as Botanix expands and Tectura Life Sciences will become its strong foundation."
Post go-live, it is clear that the major objectives have been achieved, and more. Lowe goes on to say, "Customer buying patterns and pricing trends are now easily available and reporting is now more efficient. In addition, having all of the data in one location will allow us to collate data quickly. With online stock availability, lead times can now be confirmed more easily."
In addition, softer benefits are now being realised, which Botanix sees as a very positive thing. Lowe goes on to say, "Things are now much more integrated and users feel more involved and empowered to make things better. They can all now see why they are doing what we are asking them to do." Users feel they can suggest further improvements to the initial set-up and workflows.
Out of a company comprised of two distinct units, one entity has emerged with common processes and procedures. The transformation into an integrated business has helped the user community appreciate the need for accuracy and encourages them to look for smarter ways of working. "The driver hasn't really been about cost savings today, but ensuring that as the business grows, we won't need to increase the headcount to manage the workflows and data retrieval," highlights Lowe. "Cost savings will therefore become more evident as Botanix expands and Tectura Life Sciences will become its strong foundation."
The initial implementation of Tectura's Life Sciences solution has been the first part of a journey towards continuously improving the business workflow, developing working practices and improved reporting and data accessibility. Future plans include the possible addition of bar coded stock control, to improve the data input of stock traffic and stock tracking with label printing.
Thanks to Tectura's consultants, the Botanix project has been a resounding success. Lowe goes on to summarise the experience, "We wanted a computer system that didn't turn every request for information into an ad hoc scramble across the building. Tectura was extremely organised and well-resourced. The consultants were superb; they got a very quick appreciation for our unique operations."
From the CEO's viewpoint this has also been a very successful project, according to Moss, "Implementing an integrated system, where none has previously existed was always going to be a tough project. We have a few "war stories" to tell now, but we have ended up with a very solid platform on which to develop the business. Tectura's team worked very well with ours and delivered the project to time and cost and exceeded our high expectations!"
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SEWARD – A Seward man was sentenced to jail time and five years of probation for his role in stealing guns from the Seward area. Cody Shafer, 21, was sentenced on Sept. 4 in Seward County District Court to serve 90 days in jail over the next three years. He will serve 30 days in 2019, 30 days in 2020 and 30 days in 2021 unless waived by the court with credit of six days already served. Shafer must also serve probation for five years. Shafer was originally facing 15 separate charges including: three counts of Burglary, two counts of Theft-unlawful taking over $5,000 and 10 counts of Possession or Receive a Stolen Firearm. He pled no contest to Aiding and Abetting, a Class 2A Felony that was amended from the original Burglary charge and also pled no contest to an amended charge of Possess or receive stolen firearm to an attempt of a Class 2A Felony.
According to court documents, Seward County Sheriff's Deputies had been investigating the burglaries/thefts of two rural Seward residences from Jan. 13 through Jan. 31, 2017. Items reported stolen included: 18 shotguns, rifles and handguns; numerous handgun magazines and numerous various ammunition. Through the course of the investigation, there had been two arrests made of individuals directly involved in the burglaries/thefts of the two residences. After several interviews with another co-defendant, 18-year-old Kashia Graves, it was learned that Shafer was involved with the burglaries and had entered both residences and helped conceal the proceeds and profit form the burglaries/thefts.
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Dartmouth Mountaineering Club. During 1965 the Dartmouth Mountaineering Club continued its basic activities of running trips and providing instruction in rock and ice climbing. This year saw an improvement in the caliber of the club's climbing as evidenced by its spring vacation trip to Seneca Rock and many successful climbs in Franconia Notch. During the summer, members climbed throughout the West, including Alaska and the Yukon, where two succeeded in climbing the difficult north-west ridge of Mount St. Elias. Much of the climbing on this expedition was first led by last year's president, Dennis Eberl. In Hanover the climbing course continued its evolution with the introduction of hard-hats and an improved method of practicing dynamic belaying. A demonstration of technical rock climbing this fall was well attended. After the usual worries, a very successful issue of the Dartmouth Mountaineering Club Journal for 1965 was published in May. Copies are available at $.50 per copy from the club at 23 Robinson Hall, Hanover, New Hampshire 03755. The next issue will be published in 1967. Activities for the coming year include another spring trip and a climbing camp late this summer in the Selkirks.
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CHICAGO — The Chicago City Council has given its backing to construction of the Obama Presidential Center in a park on the city's South Side.
Loud applause came from council members after they voted 47-1 in favor of the $500 million project Wednesday. Mayor Rahm Emanuel said he was going to call former President Barack Obama with the news and left the council chamber.
The project remains under federal review because the site, Jackson Park, is on the National Register of Historic Places. However, City Council is a major step forward.
Last week, the Chicago Plan Commission approved the proposal to build on the site selected by former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama. The council's zoning committee did the same on Tuesday.
The proposal has won widespread support in Chicago, but it has also been met with resistance from critics who oppose putting the center into a historic and popular park.


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90 Fashion Trends of the 90s
Before We Reveal the Top 90 Fashion Trends of the 90's, Let's Take a Look at 1990's Fashion and Why it is So Cool!
1990's fashion started late, as the 80's lingered well into the early 90's... but when it gained ground, it began, in some ways, as a rebellion against the overblown looks of the 1980's. Minimal makeup, natural or even ill-kept hair, ripped jeans, baggy clothes, and lots and lots of flannel took over. But the 1990's soon gave way to so much more; it became a true time of fashion freedom and expression. From street looks to goth looks to the retro looks of flower children to futuristic pop-star and naughty school girls looks, people were pretty unique in the 90's. So, in a way, this list was really difficult to write, because there are just so many iconic fashions from the 1990's. So, if I miss any of your favorites, please let me know in the comments section at the end of the list.
1998 - Britney Spears Began Her Reign as The Princess of Pop and a Major 90's Fashion Icon
The 1990's - The Most Comfortable Era of Fashion?
More about "The Rachel"
90's Fashion Icon Gwen Stefani with her band No Doubt
Get Ready to go Retro!
It is almost weird to think of the 90's as "retro" for this writer, as the 1990's perpetually feel like just a few years ago to me (which is obviously not the case); but I lived my elementary, tween and a portion of my teen years in the 90's, after all, so I experienced in full force the years of 80's fashion hangovers, rebellion against 80's fashion, the grunge movement, the "preppy" look, flower child revivals, raver culture, hip hop culture, goth nation, the idolization of "supermodels," the major entertainment industry influence in everyday fashion, an acceptance of street wear & not trying so hard, global influence, the internet, & yes... Jennifer Aniston's famous (or infamous) haircut: "The Rachel." So, it doesn't seem so "retro" to me, especially as my closet is actually still full of 90's fashions and I myself still wear many of these looks...
But I think I can understand how it would feel "retro" for others. Actually, it is probably much like in the 1990's when we were all pulling out iconic looks from the 1960's and 1970's. Only I now feel as they did then. (No, not old. Well... maybe a little.)
"Retro" or not, there is "No Doubt" (get it?) that 90's fashion is still influencing fashion today.
But what influenced fashion in the 1990's?
Fashion Icons: Posh Spice, Ginger Spice, Baby Spice, Sporty Spice, and Scary Spice!
Major Fashion Influences of the 1990s:
- Supermodels such as Kate Moss, Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista, Naomi Campbell, Claudia Schiffer, Helena Christensen, Christy Turlington, Heidi Klum, Tyson Beckford, Tyra Banks, and Jason Lewis
- Entertainers / Celebrities such as Winona Ryder, Drew Barrymore, Liv Tyler, Gwen Stefani, Selena, Johnny Depp, Princess Diana, Madonna, Reba McEntire, Mariah Carey, Courtney Love, Kurt Cobain, Britney Spears, The Spice Girls, Shania Twain, TLC, Tupac Shakur, Jennifer Aniston, Neve Campbell, Nicole Kidman, Christina Ricci, Marky Mark, MC Hammer, Will Smith, Pamela Anderson, Jenny McCarthy, Brad Pitt, Gwenyth Paltrow, Claire Danes, Lisa Bonet, Shirley Manson, Backstreet Boys, N*Sync, Will Smith, Melissa Joan Hart, Sandra Bullock, Leonardo DiCaprio, Rider Strong, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Keri Russell, Sarah Michelle Geller, and RuPaul.
- TV shows such as: "Friends," "Blossom," "Beverly Hills: 90210," "Moesha," "Full House," "Boy Meets World," "Married with Children," "My So Called Life," "Party of Five," "Living Single," "Saved by the Bell," "Sister, Sister," "Home Improvement," "The Nanny," "Mad About You," "Dawson's Creek," "Daria," "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," "Murphy Brown," "Melrose Place," "Twin Peaks," "Felicity," "Martin," "Clueless," "Ally McBeal," "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Charmed," "Will and Grace," "That 70's Show," and "Sex and the City."
- Movies such as "Empire Records," "Reality Bites," "Clueless," "Dazed and Confused," "Thelma and Louise," "Pretty Woman," "The Craft," "Tank Girl," "Practical Magic," "10 Things I Hate About You," "Pulp Fiction," "Jawbreaker," "Cruel Intentions," "Ghost," "As Good as it Gets," "The Bodyguard," "The First Wives Club," "Waiting to Exhale," "She's All That," "Hope Floats," "Sabrina," "The Crow," "Soul Food," "Point Break," "The Faculty," "French Kiss," "How Stella Got Her Groove Back," "Out of Sight," "Now and Then," "Boogie Nights," "That Thing You Do," "To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar," "Selena," "The Truth About Cats and Dogs," "Poetic Justice," "Can't Hardly Wait," "Benny and Joon," "Fried Green Tomatoes," "Sense and Sensibility," "Emma," "The Matrix," "Titanic," "Stealing Beauty," "Poison Ivy," "Hackers," "Before Sunrise," "Go," "Mallrats," "Boogie Nights," "Playing by Heart," and "Spice World."
- Musical Genres such as Grunge, Hip Hop, Punk, Metal, Emo, Alternative, EDM, R&B, World, and Pop (As well as a huge surge in the number of female singers/songwriters)
- Rave Culture / Skater Culture / Goth or Punk-Goth Culture / Country or "Cowboy" Culture
- Hippie fashion / Beatnik fashion / 1960's, 1970's, and 1980's fashion
- Lilith Fair
- "Rent" (Broadway show)
- Fashion magazines
- The Internet
- Personal Expression / Friends / Family
Time for those 90's Fashions!
Now that you know a bit more about 1990's fashion and what influenced it, we can now explore 90 fashion trends of the 90's!
These are in no particular order, because how do you really rate and rank freedom of expression, fashion, and art?
That being said, if you feel it is possible, and want to rank them yourself and share your ranked list in the comments, feel free to do so.
For now, please enjoy 90 Fashion Trends from the 90's!
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- Chokers
- Over-Alls
- Flannel
- The Use of Symbols / Animals in Clothing and Jewelry Design (peace signs, Yin/Yang, smiley faces, Ankhs, butterflies, stars, unicorns, horses, wolves, eagles, and dolphins)
- Fanny Packs
- Mini-Backpacks
- Snap Bracelets
- Crop Tops
- Spaghetti Straps (dresses, tank tops, etc.)
- Scrunchies (in the hair or on the wrist)
- Combat Boots / Doc Martens
- Low Rise, Flare Leg Jeans
- Babydoll T-shirts (sometimes layered with spaghetti strap tank tops)
- Mini Skirts and Mini Dresses
- Jean Jackets
- Hoop Earrings
- Ripped Jeans (self-made or store bought)
- Platform Shoes and/or Thick Soled Shoes
- Sandals and Flipflops (jellies, Birkenstocks, Adidas...)
- Rolled/Cuffed Jean Shorts
- Track Pants
- Cargo Pants
- Bandannas
- Velvet (dresses, shirts, pants, scrunchies, etc.)
- Butterfly Hair Clips
- Chain Wallets
- Pleather
- Backwards Baseball Caps
- Wide Leg Jeans (like JNCO...)
- Converse Sneakers
- Leather (or Pleather) Biker Jackets
- Floral Skater Dresses
- Glitter - Lots and Lots of Glitter
- Black Nail Polish
- Maxi Skirts
- Jelly Bracelets
- Hoodies
- Mood Rings
- Biker Shorts
- Mary Jane Shoes
- Bucket Hats
- Buttons / Pins / Brooches
- Friendship Bracelets and Necklaces
- Cardigans
- "Granny" Sweaters (vintage sweaters, usually long, with pockets...)
- Clogs
- Headbands
- Black Eyeliner (on all sexes and genders)
- Wine / Berry / Burgundy Lipstick
- COOGI Sweaters
- Bustier Tops (think: Selena)
- Tube Tops
- Sweatpants
- Skater Shoes
- Tie Dye
- Images of Tweety Bird, Betty Boop, Cathy, Marilyn Monroe, and Audrey Hepburn
- Baggy EVERYTHING
- Body Conscious Dresses
- Layering Jewelry
- Matching Tops and Bottoms
- Mixing Flannels and Florals
- Belly Rings, Eyebrow Rings, and Tongue Piercings
- Ballet Flats
- Halter Tops
- Sports Bras Worn as Tops
- Vintage Band T-Shirts
- Animal Prints
- Tinted Sunglasses
- The "Sexy School Girl" Look
- Capri Pants
- White Canvas Shoes
- Pop Can Tabs Tied to Shoelaces
- Pukka Shell Necklaces
- Knee High Boots / Go-Go Boots
- Berets
- Fleece
- Tailored Pant Suits
- The "Little Black Dress"
- Black Nylons and Black Fishnet Tights
- "Stonewashed" Jeans
- Turtlenecks
- Pashminas / Wraps / Ponchos
- Trench Coats
- Popcorn Shirts (the tiny shirts that look like doll clothing, but stretch...)
- Polo Shirts
- Ski Goggles
- Lip Gloss (especially LipSmackers)
- The "Smokey Eye"
- Peasant Tops
- Every Crazy Hairstyle Under the Sun
90's Hair
- Hair Through History: 11 Trendy Hairstyles of the 1990's | Beauty Launchpad
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- The 15 Most Important Men's Hairstyles Of The '90s
- 11 Black Hairstyles From the '90s That We Will Never Forget
- The 16 most 90s Hairstyles - Metro News
- 20+ Best 90s Hairstyles For Men - Back to the Future
- '90s Hair Styles | Cuts, Colors, Updos, & Accessories | Babble
- '90s Hairstyles Female Celebrities Wore in the 1990s | Teen.com
A Few More 90's Fashion Trends that Didn't Quite Make the List
- The Importance / Status of the Brand Name (TOMMY, JNCO, Starter Jackets, Vans, Adidas, Old Navy, etc. / Brand Names on T-shirts, embroidered on jeans, on hats, jackets, purses, backpacks, etc.)
- Cotton Candy Pink Hair
- Hair Dyed with Kool-Aid
- Spikes (on necklaces, collars, belts, etc.)
- Cowboy Hats and Cowboy Boots
- Soccer Socks
- Skorts
- Tankinis
- "Wife Beater" Tank Tops
- Razor Back Sports Tank Tops
- Jeans from Head to Toe
- Khaki Pants and Shorts
- Wristwatches
- Jean Skirts
- Backwards Pants
- Vests
- Henna
- Chopsticks in the Hair
- Bindis on Westerners (think: Gwen Stefani)
- "Mom" Jeans
- Corduroys
- Stirrup Pants
- Leotards with Jeans
- Fingerless Gloves
- Legwarmers
- Thick Tights / Leggings / Stirrup Pants Worn Under Skirts, Dresses, and Shorts
- Messy Ponytails, Braids, and Buns
- Beach Hair / Bed Head
- Long Sweaters Worn as Dresses
- Varying Thickness in Neckties
- Crimped and Permed Hair
- Embracing Natural Texture in Hair
Drew Barrymore - 90's Fashion Icon
Do You Love 90's Fashion?
Are you a fan of these 90 fashion trends of the 1990's?
Did I miss any of your favorite 90's fashion trends?
The 1990's were such an amazing time for fashion and self-expression, so I know that there is a chance that I, in fact, missed some of your very favorite 90's trends.
If I did, please let me know which ones in the comments below!
And if there are a few 90's trends that you are just DYING to bring back, let me know those too! (For me, personally, it's all about crop tops, jean jackets, chokers, and... who am I kidding... I love it all! Well, except maybe the whole "backwards pants" thing...)
I do hope you enjoyed this list of 90 fashion trends of the 90's. I look forward to your feedback and to seeing these trends on the streets!
For now though, "I'm outtie."


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Fast track defence purchases way off course
The defence Ministry's fast track procedure (FTP) for buying weapon systems to cater to urgent operational requirements, reports Rahul Singh.india Updated: Jun 01, 2007 05:49 IST
The defence Ministry's fast track procedure (FTP) for buying weapon systems to cater to urgent operational requirements appears to have been riddled with holes in the past, presenting a scenario which is no less than a nightmare for the armed forces.
The FTP, introduced three years after the Kargil war, allows the defence establishment to go around the laid down procurement policy to plug gaps in the military's war-waging capabilities.
The procedure has been invoked on several occasions in the recent years to bail out the armed forces but the outcome has not been good enough.
It has now come to light that the defence ministry compromised competitiveness, in terms of adequate vendor identification in the name of urgency, but the forces did not get any corresponding benefit.
A CAG (Comptroller and Auditor General) report tabled in Parliament earlier in May shows that weapon systems that should have been inducted in the army within 12 months were not made available to the forces anywhere close to that deadline. In fact, the ministry took, in some cases, more than four years merely to the sign the contract. The CAG has reproached the defence ministry for time overruns in weapon induction saying it has defeated the very purpose for which the FTP was invoked.
A striking example of a fast track buy going awry is the purchase of electronic warfare systems for the army. The contract in this case was signed more than four years after the ministry approved the procurement under FTP. The purchase of extended range rockets also met similar fate. A contract was signed in December 2005 though the FTP was invoked in August 2002. Of course, more time was required for completion of delivery.
The procedure was also adopted for buying unmanned aerial vehicles, remotely operated vehicles, explosive detectors and weapons and equipment for special forces but it failed to produce the desired results. The FTP does away with critical elements of the procurement rigmarole such as issue of request for proposals, technical evaluation and trial evaluation for purchasing an established and tested product.
The CAG report has reproved the defence ministry for going in for the FTP when its application was not justified in a few cases. For instance, it says that electronic warfare systems for Kargil and northeast were an urgent requirement in 1999 when the case for procurement was initiated. But it was brought under the FTP in October 2001, by when it could have been procured through the normal procedure.
The revised FTP-2006 provides that the contract should be signed within five months of initiation and delivery be completed within three to 12 months of signing of contract.
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Jess Larson
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Jess Larson
|1st Administrator of General Services
|In office
July 3, 1949 – January 29, 1953
|Harry Truman
|Succeeded by
|Russell Forbe (acting)
|Personal details
|June 22, 1904
Mill Creek, Oklahoma[1]
|February 25, 1987 (aged 82)
Washington, D.C.
|Resting place
|Arlington National Cemetery
|Political party
|Democratic Party
|Germaine Moreau (until 1964)
Zdenka Sokitch (2nd wife)
|Alma mater
|University of Oklahoma
|Politician, lawyer
|Military service
|United States
|Air Force Reserve
|Years of service
|Major General
|World War II
Jess Larson (June 22, 1904 – February 25, 1987) was an American lawyer who served as the first Administrator of General Services, the administrator of the War Assets Administration, and as chairman and president of the Air Force Association.[2]
Early life[edit]
Jess Larson was born in Mill Creek, Oklahoma, and he grew up in Chickasha, Oklahoma; as a young man he helped run family ranching and dairy businesses in Chickasha. Larson attended high school at the Missouri Military Academy in Mexico, Missouri. While attending the Missouri Military Academy, he enlisted in the Oklahoma National Guard at age 16, he then went on to attend University of Oklahoma and the University of Oklahoma Law School. In college, Larson was in the ROTC, and he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Oklahoma National Guard in 1923.
Two years after completing law school, Larson was elected as mayor of Chickasha. Larson studied law in a Chickasha law office, and in 1934 he moved with his wife to Oklahoma City where he began practicing law. Larson was admitted to the Oklahoma bar in 1935. From 1935 to 1939, he was secretary to the commissioners of the Oklahoma State Land Office.
Larson was a member of the National Guard, and he was called into service as an artillery officer in the Army during World War II, he served in Italy and received the Legion of Merit and the Purple Heart medals. Near the end of the war, he was ordered to Washington.
In 1946, Jess Larson was appointed general counsel of the War Assets Administration, which was charged with disposing of surplus defense property, he became administrator of the War Assets Administration in 1947. In 1949, President Truman nominated him to head the Federal Works Agency. Less than a month later, in July 1949, he was appointed the first administrator of the General Services Administration, which had just been formed, he continued in that position until January 29, 1953.[3]
After leaving GSA, Larson established a private law practice in Washington, he was with the firm of Alvord and Alvord for many years and was of counsel to the firm of Stoel, Rives, Boley, Fraser and Wyse at the time of his death. In 1956 Larson was promoted to Brigadier General, Air Force Reserve and in 1961 he was promoted to Major General, Air Force Reserve, he retired as a Major General in March 1966 after having served five years in grade.
From 1964 to 1971, Mr. Larson was president and chairman of the Air Force Association. For this work the Air Force conferred on him its Exceptional Civilian Service Award. Mr. Larson was a member of the Oklahoma Aviation Hall of Fame, the Metropolitan Club, the Army & Navy Club and the National Democratic Club.[2][4]
Personal life[edit]
Jess Larson's first wife, Germaine Moreau, died in 1964, he later married Zdenka Sokitch. Larson had two brothers: retired Army Col. Robert W. Larson of Springfield and K. P. Larson of Las Vegas. Jess Larson died in 1987 at the age of 82.[1]
- ^ a b Associated Press (February 28, 1987). "Jess Larson Is Dead at 82, Ex-U.S. Government Official". Nytimes.com. Retrieved July 21, 2012.
- ^ a b Michael Robert Patterson. "Jess Larson, Major General, United States Air Force". Arlingtoncemetery.net. Retrieved July 21, 2012.
- ^ "U.S. General Services Administration Administrators". Gsa.gov. Retrieved July 21, 2012.
- ^ "General Jess Larson Oral History Interview". Truman Library. Retrieved July 21, 2012.
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- 1987 deaths
- Administrators of the General Services Administration
- American military personnel of World War II
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|Village of Dong Tam - Social Cuc Phuong - Nho Quan - Ninh Binh
|Hotel area: Nho Quan Town / Cuc Phuong
Number of rooms: 60
The hotel offers spacious and well-appointed rooms. Each guestroom comprises modern amenities such as Internet access, hairdryer, telephone, and private bathroom with shower facility. The onsite restaurant offers authentic delicacies for guests to enjoy in an elegant atmosphere.
The hotel also provides premium conference facilities comprised of multifunctional rooms and modern audio-visual equipment. Friendly staff at the reception provides warm hospitality throughout your stay. Cuc Phuong Resort & Spa is an ideal choice for tourists visiting Ninh Binh City.
Dabiru Restaurant - 06:00 to 22:00
Looking out from this restaurant, one side has a scenic view of the Golf course and mountain ranges of the Cuc Phuong primeval forest and the other side has a beautiful view of the poetic, ancient stone garden. The talented chefs and expert, high class cocktail makers and especially the professional, friendly and smoothly, efficient staff will please all the customers who dine here.
The Orchids Bar
The Orchids Bar is a separate area which is used for special purposes: Lyrical musical performances, light wine serving, beer and other beverages served as refreshments. A cool and spacious atmosphere, next to a beautiful green lake and with the romantic views of both the Stone Garden and the Golf Course. You can also sing with friends or possibly even sing with well known singers. The Orchids bar is a perfect place for music lovers.
Sakura Spa
Sakura Spa is situated in a dreamlike area beside a cool and fresh spring. This professional Spa offers you a great relaxing experience with many soothing services like massage, sauna, mud bath, yoga and so on. Being at the center of primitive, wild nature, the convenience of our health services with precious plants, flowers, leaves and herbal essences which has been brought here from across the country will satisfy you as you relax and enjoy living with nature and being taken care of by nature.
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| 24hr room service
Disabled facilities
Family room
Smoking area
| Airport transfer
Bicycle rental
Coffee shop
Laundry service/dry cleaning
Pets allowed
Room service
Business center
Executive floor
Meeting facilities
Poolside bar
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About the Nominee: James Carrier was nominated by a member of his community.
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October 11, 2018
America's religious freedom allows people to live out their faiths and act on those beliefs - through passion projects.
Evangelical minister turns from anti-abortion advocacy to confronting 'pro-gun' culture
October 11, 2018
For decades, evangelical Christian minister Rev. Rob Schenck was one of the most high-profile anti-abortion advocates in the country, using provocative and sometimes shocking tactics in his demonstrations. Schenck eventually turned away from that form of activism, and recently has dedicated himself to a new cause: advocating for gun reform. Though Schenck says this goes against mainstream evangelical culture, he says he believes one cannot be "pro-life" and "pro-gun." In his newest memoir,
Costly Grace: An Evangelical Minister's Rediscovery of Faith, Hope, and Love,
Schenck details the three conversions he has undergone in his life: his conversion to Christianity, his conversion to right-wing activism, and his conversion to gun control advocacy.
Rev. Rob Schenck
, evangelical minister, author of
Costly Grace
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Rev. Rob Schenck, preaching. (Courtesy of Rob Schenck | Facebook)
Rev. Rob Schenck holds what appears to be a Bible, but is actually a gun case.
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To protect refugee and immigrant kids, a Muslim mom from Ohio fights crime - and discrimination
October 11, 2018
Zerqa Abid is a business owner, a mother, a Muslim, and a Pakistani immigrant living in Columbus, Ohio. But she dropped all of her obligations when she became aware of increasing violence, drug use, and human trafficking happening in the city's Hilltop neighborhood, particularly in an area called the Wedgewood Village Apartments. Many of the residents there are Somali immigrants and refugees, and most are members of a specific ethnic minority that is marginalized. So Abid formed the nonprofit My Project USA to help curb the crime and violence affecting this community, but first she had to overcome language barriers, cultural differences and trust issues.
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Zerqa Abid, founder of My Project USA, says she hopes to replicate the Hilltop
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Snake-handling and the Pentecostal preachers keeping the practice alive
October 11, 2018
About 100 churches throughout the Appalachian region of the U.S. still use the practice of picking up venomous snakes during worship. They're part of a small branch of Pentecostal Christianity and are committed to preserving this 100-plus-year-old practice as a test of one's faith. While the practice is illegal in almost all states, many believers argue it should be protected as a matter of free exercise of religion - and that it's targeted because it's misunderstood. After decades of covering religion, journalist Julia Duin covered snake-handling preachers for a Washington Post Magazine article. After a high-profile death in the snake-handling community, Duin wanted to profile several of the preachers keeping this practice alive, including a new generation being featured in a National Geographic series called "
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In the House of the Serpent Handler: A Story of Faith and Fleeting Fame in the Age of Social Media.
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Snake-handling preachers in Harlan County, Ky., in 1946.
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October 11, 2018
Steve Sarowitz is not a filmmaker. But when the former tech entrepreneur declared himself a Baha'i, he felt compelled to bring awareness to his new faith. But members of the faith are not allowed to proslytize, and with only about five million Baha'is in the world, few people know much about the faith - or its origin story. So Sarowitz set off to make what became "The Gate: Dawn of the Baha'i Faith," a documentary from Spring Green Films about the creation of the Baha'i faith and its prophet the Báb, directed by Peabody Award-winner Bob Hercules. You can watch the trailer
Steve Sarowitz, executive producer, and Bob Hercules, director, of "
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Director Bob Hercules (top) and executive producer Steve Sarowitz (bottom) worked for several years to complete the documentary telling the origin story of the Baha'i faith.
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Alberto Javier Montals Pozzoli as Vahid in 'The Gate: Dawn of the Baha'i Faith'
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Tala Delvarani as Tahirih in 'The Gate: Dawn of the Baha'i Faith'
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Why Diversification Matters
Thursday March 16, 2017
When investing, particularly for long-term goals, there is one concept you will likely hear about over and over again — diversification. Why is diversification so important? The simple reason is that it helps ensure that your risk of loss is spread among a number of different investments. The theory is that if some of the investments in your portfolio decline in value, others may rise or hold steady, helping to offset the losses.
Diversifying within asset classes
For example, say you wanted to invest in stocks. Rather than investing in just domestic stocks, you could diversify your portfolio by investing in foreign stocks as well. Or you could choose to include the stocks of different size companies (small-cap, mid-cap, and/or large-cap stocks).
If your primary objective is to invest in bonds for income, you could choose both government and corporate bonds to potentially take advantage of their different risk/return profiles. You might also choose bonds of different maturities, because long-term bonds tend to react more dramatically to changes in interest rates than short-term bonds. As interest rates rise, bond prices typically fall.
Investing in mutual funds
Because mutual funds invest in a mix of securities chosen by a fund manager to pursue the fund's stated objective, they can offer a certain level of "built-in" diversification. For this reason, mutual funds may be an appropriate choice for novice investors or those wishing to take more of a hands-off approach to their portfolios. Including a variety of mutual funds with different objectives and securities in your portfolio will help diversify your holdings that much more.
Mutual funds are sold by prospectus. Please consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses carefully before investing. The prospectus, which contains this and other information about the investment company, can be obtained from your financial professional. Be sure to read the prospectus carefully before deciding whether to invest.
Diversifying among asset classes
You might also consider including a mix of different types of asset classes — stocks, bonds, and cash — in your portfolio. Asset allocation is a strategic approach to diversifying your portfolio. After carefully considering your investment goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance, you would then invest different percentages of your portfolio in targeted asset classes to pursue your goal.
Winning asset classes over time
The following table, which shows how many times during the past 30 years each asset class has come out on top in terms of performance, helps illustrate why diversifying among asset classes can be important.
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|Number of winning years, 1987-2016
Foreign stocks
Performance is from December 31, 1986, to December 31, 2016. Cash is represented by Citigroup 3-month Treasury Bill Index. Bonds are represented by the Citigroup Corporate Bond Index, an unmanaged index. Stocks are represented by the S&P 500 Composite Price Index, an unmanaged index. Foreign stocks are represented by the MSCI EAFE Price Index, an unmanaged index. Investors cannot invest directly in any index. However, these indexes are accurate reflections of the performance of the individual asset classes shown. Returns reflect past performance and should not be considered indicative of future results. The returns do not reflect taxes, fees, brokerage commissions, or other expenses typically associated with investing.
The principal value of cash alternatives may fluctuate with market conditions. Cash alternatives are subject to liquidity and credit risks. It is possible to lose money with this type of investment.
The return and principal value of stocks may fluctuate with market conditions. Shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
U.S. Treasury securities are guaranteed by the federal government as to the timely payment of principal and interest, whereas corporate bonds are not. The principal value of bonds may fluctuate with market conditions. Bonds are subject to inflation, interest rate, and credit risks. Bonds redeemed prior to maturity may be worth more or less than their original cost.
The risks associated with investing on a worldwide basis include differences in financial reporting, currency exchange risk, as well as economic and political risk unique to the specific country.
Investments offering the potential for higher rates of return also involve higher risk.
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Jet Tila's CINNAMON 5 SPICE DONUTS
These are simply the easiest donuts to make when nothing else will satisfy your craving. Jet's original recipe from 101 Asian Dishes You Need to Cook Before You Die calls for just 4 basic ingredients - buttermilk biscuit dough, sugar, cinnamon and five-spice powder.
He gets really fancy and also adds a glaze, but honestly a warm donut hole simply dredged in spicy sugar is good enough for me.
If you don't have any, or want to make your own, I've provided Mark Bittman's home-made recipe for Chinese 5-spice powder (and also my favorite dredging mixture for donuts).
What you need:
dutch oven or heavy pot for frying - better yet, if you have an electric frypan with a temperature setting, even better!
sharp knife
cooking thermometer
2 tsp ground five-spice powder
2 TB ground cinnamon
1/2 cup sugar
1 16 oz can large buttermilk biscuits (I use Pillsbury Grands)
2 quarts vegetable oil
1/4 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar
Stir together the five-spice powder, cinnamon and sugar in a large bowl and set aside.
Heat oil in a pot until it reaches 365 degrees.
While oil is heating lay out biscuits on a cutting board and cut into 4-6 wedges. If making the glaze, mix the milk, vanilla and powdered sugar in a bowl and whisk until smooth.
Fry the donuts in the oil until deep golden brown on both sides - about 2 minutes/side. Be care not to let the oil get hotter than 365 - otherwise the outsides will brown too fast, and the centers will be raw. Drain on paper towels or a wire rack for 1-2 minutes.
Dip half the donuts in the glaze and then the sugar/spice mix. Alternately, just dredge the entire donut in the sugar and forget the glaze!
Dr. JJ's Favorite Donut Dredge
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1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
pinch (1/4 tsp) cayenne pepper
pinch (1/4 tsp) kosher salt
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Author:SIMO BLOWER Time:2016-05-21
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Audrey is currently a novice in an international society of Catholic religious sisters called the "Faithful Companions of Jesus" (FCJ), and lives in Ende, East Indonesia. She graduated with an LLB from the National University of Singapore (NUS) in 2010. During her law school years, she was one of the founders of the NUS Criminal Justice Club. After graduation, she went on to work at aidha, a local NGO dedicated to empowering foreign domestic workers through financial and entrepreneurial education, and in the Ministry of Law's Legal Policy Division. In 2014, she entered the FCJ Society in Manila, Philippines. She loves sambal kangkong and hates cleaning bathrooms.
This Letter is addressed to her younger self who is just starting her last year in law school and busy making plans for the future.
Dear Audrey,
I remember you at 22, returning from an inspiring year on exchange in the US, with a burning desire to work on the issue of wrongful convictions. And so you threw yourself into starting, with some friends, what would eventually become the NUS Criminal Justice Club. On the one hand you were terribly shy (and even fell ill from stress when you had to speak in front of a crowd!), but that was outweighed by the excitement you felt at being able to use your legal skills to make a difference in the world. You thought that a career in public service would be the way to make the most impact.
I have to tell you though – and don't fall off your chair – that all your carefully-laid plans for the future started to go awry almost as soon as you finished your last exam. In fact, 7 years down the road you will find yourself living in a far-flung part of Indonesia, in training to become a Catholic nun. (Nothing you ever thought of even in your wildest dreams, I know! But you can take comfort in knowing that religious life is nothing like you imagine it to be… and all those hard-earned skills you picked up in law school will still come in handy.)
By that time, you would have lived in two countries and cultures very different from ours, which will stretch you and give you new perspectives. Amidst the joys and challenges that involves, though, you will find that it is the people you meet who will make the greatest impression on you. High school boys who scavenge for trash in a landfill during the summer to help their families. A rape victim striving against poverty and social stigma to keep and provide for her baby. A mother with young boys living in the street, rendered homeless by a typhoon but determined to provide education for her children. And young girls living with and doing housework for families not their own so that they can go to primary school.
But whether in the slums of Manila or on the hill slopes of Ende, you will constantly be surprised by the joy and human spirit that shine through the grime and grinding reality of life: in the playful laughter of children; in lively dancing on the hard-packed dirt floor of someone's yard during a wedding; or in the generosity of neighbours who help one another and grieve with one another.
Amidst all this, perhaps you will feel more and more, as I do, that life is a mystery. How can we explain why some people are poor and others rich, why some have opportunities and others don't, or why illness and disaster strike where they do? Maybe we cannot understand this side of the veil. But one thing seems sure: that love will find a way through somehow, even as flowers spring up in the cracks of a sidewalk. Maybe the only thing we can do is to be present to each other and love each other – and also ourselves! – as we are, in our joys and triumphs but also in our hurts and regrets and weakness, believing that love is working in us in its own mysterious way, and will in the end bring us where we are meant to be.
I used to think – as you do – that it was by doing much and doing well that I could make the world a better place. The years that separate us, though, have started to chip away at that particular illusion. But even as my faith in well-laid plans, competence and perfectionism erodes, I find myself slowly becoming more aware that there is a greater reality… that somehow it is who we are and not what we do that really matters. And when I remember that, and let go of the need to constantly prove myself, then I can be more truly free and open to love's invitation in my everyday. The surprising truth is that we have our dreams and plans and they often come to naught, but even as we mourn their passing, we discover to our surprise that letting them go was only the gateway to something much greater and more life-giving than we could have imagined. That love works in us and through us if we are generous enough to let it.
You and I don't know where life goes from here. But there is no need to worry! Let us welcome whatever comes – its joys and its sorrows – with an open heart and cheerful smile, trusting in the mysterious ways of that love which holds us in existence at every moment. That same love in which we will eventually find our place: as a uniquely beautiful note in life's rich symphony.
All the best with law school – and life!


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