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I come from Serbia and my mother tongue is obviously Serbian. I married a German and we live in Dubai where English is widely used. I do have an intermediate knowledge of German as well and my husband mostly speaks German with me.
We have a 2 and a half year old son with whom I speak English and my husband German. I wanted to speak Serbian with him but my husband disagreed from the beginning. Now I find it hard (as well as pity) not to talk with him in my native language. Plus, as our daughter was born 4 months ago, I think more and more about starting to speak Serbian with her and in that way being able to introduce my son to the language as well.
Could that work? He would still have English in nursery and with most of his friends, German with dad.
Is it too late to start speaking my mother tongue at this age, being that he is almost 3? don't want to make the same mistake with our daughter and thought it's a chance to introduce it. I also don't want him to feel different from his sister. Please advise.
Thank you,
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Dear Emina,
It is never too late (or too early!) to start using a language that is a core part of a family. As long as there are people using languages naturally around a child, the children will learn them as naturally, because they will understand the need to use them.
Your boy has just experienced a big change in his surroundings, the birth of a sibling. He will take it in his stride that other changes come with it: new routines at home, a new status for him as sibling, a brand-new playmate for him, and a new language. Children are very, very adaptable, and they enjoy change very, very much. We, adults, are the hopeless conservatives.
You may come to find, in time, that your son will take pleasure in exercising his "older brother" rights, and take upon himself the task of teaching Serbian to the "baby sister". You can even start playing this game, as it were, with him straight away, to help him along his own learning of his new language.
Do feel free to contact me privately, if you wish to discuss these matters in greater detail.
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The first in a trilogy of stories about life in port cities, the award-winning Le Havre, by the celebrated Finnish director Aki Kaurismäki, features some familiar themes and characters from his earlier films, but these re-enforce rather than repeat ideas about experience outside the mainstream.
Widely recognized today as one of the leading talents in Finnish cinema, Aki Kaurismäki has built a career on highly stylized portraits of marginalised communities and individuals. Emerging as a powerful force in the early 1980s when he started making films with his brother Mika, the two drew inspiration as much from their experiences working menial jobs and drinking in tawdry bars as they did from French New Wave directors like Godard and Truffaut. While Kaurismäki's films initially drew criticism from Finnish contemporaries, his droll and affectionate depictions of unsophisticated outsiders (roles which often gain sympathy from European cinema audiences) soon won critical acclaim, particularly abroad and especially in France. Le Havre then, a film about a shoe-polisher who risks everything to help a young Senegalese boy refugee gain safe passage to London to find his family (opening this Friday, April 6th at the IFI), sits comfortably alongside Kaurismäki's other seriocomic titles such as The Match Factory Girl, La Vie de Bohème and The Man without a Past.
As well as using the same group of actors in his films ("why bother with new actors when the ones you have can do the job?", he asked in an interview in 2003), Kaurismäki's films are also marked by dead-pan performances, a feature which has drawn comparisons with directors ranging from Bertolt Brecht to Jim Jarmusch. Actors, Kaurismäki explains, are forbidden from laughing or shouting during takes. This controlled aspect to his work is exaggerated by the precise language with which Kaurismäki writes his scripts, a fact demonstrated in the scene where Marcel Marx, the protagonist in Le Havre, is asked if he's taking the evening train home to which he responds, "Of course. Money moves in the shadows."
While the actors themselves are deprived of laughter, Kaurismäki's films are often comical, displaying the director's appreciation for the absurd which he effectively highlights in the form of visual gags. There is no shortage of the ridiculous in Le Havre, particularly in the scene where Jean-Pierre Darroussin's poker-faced Inspector Monet, dressed head to toe in black, inexplicably buys a pineapple on his way to a bar, where, upon entering, he casts a lengthy stare at the silenced crowd and then sits at a table alone. When the world weary barmaid facetiously asks if the tropical fruit is for her, Monet unsmilingly answers, "Non".
The pineapple is a good example of Kaurismäki's ingenious use of props to generate comedy but his deliberate placement of particular objects is also used to convey some aspect of the uniquely retro environments in which these characters live. Kaurismäki has confessed that he is searching for "the perfect red kettle", the Japanese director Ozu's signature prop, and this goes some way towards explaining the recurring appearance of juke boxes and record players in all his films (besides the unmistakably nostalgic quality that both these objects possess). Kaurismäki also makes a point of drawing our attention to his characters' unsophisticated diet; there's a shot devoted to the small dish of three olives that Marcel devours with hasty gulps of white wine, the camera lingers on the enormous cream pastries that sit untouched beside his wife Arletty's hospital bed and boiled eggs feature in almost every interior scene. Similarly, the costumes in Le Havre, designed by Frédéric Cambier, are not quite outdated enough that they are not believably contemporary but they are reminiscent of a particular trend in 1980s France for motorbike fashion; sleeveless denim waistcoats, silver chains, black leather jackets, and ill-fitting high-waisted jeans all of which are set off by mullets and sideburns. Needless to say, this does not apply to the women in the film. In contrast, they are dressed in elegant clothes that have nevertheless seen better days.
All of these details are used to conjure up what critics elsewhere have described as a half-invented reality, half-imagined vision of the past but whatever the case, cumulatively, they represent what A.O. Scott describes in his New York Times review of the film as "almost defiantly antiquarian, a protest against the speed and slickness of the digital age." As well as this, Kaurismäki's films can also be read as critiques of modernization and all that it implies. In Le Havre, Marcel is the classic Kaurismäki protagonist; an outcast unable to take part in commercial exchange of any value. Marcel's previous role as what he describes in the film as a bohemian in Paris reaped only 'artistic' success. With no marketable skill, he now works on the street, shining shoes for tips, but even this trade is outdated – fewer people wear leather shoes and even less stop on the street to have them polished. In one scene in the film, a shoe shop-keeper violently objects to Marcel's presence outside his business. Because Marcel has no licence to work he has no means of defending himself and is forced to move on. In just a couple of scenes Kaurismäki offers us justification for his rejection of the capitalist values inherent in contemporary culture. However, while Kaurismäki makes these political sentiments apparent, they feature more as undercurrents than as any explicit element of the story. The film's main objective is to convey the quasi-communist values displayed by Marcel and his tiny community of barflies, street workers and backstreet shop-owners in an effort to stress the importance of egalitarianism, hospitality, loyalty and protection. It is no coincidence then that Kaurismäki chose to set the film in Le Havre, a town with a distinctly socialist history, originally called Le Havre de Grâce or The Haven of Grace.
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Anyone interested in seeing branch dances developed for the stage is invited to attend the the Temple University Department of Dance Faculty Concert this Friday and Saturday April 4 & 5 at 8PM in the Thomlinson Theater on Norris and 13th Streets. Tickets are $15 general admission/$13 students and senior citizens/FREE for students with OWLcard .
Toshi and I will be performing Balancing Acts, a duet created originally for the 2007 Philadelphia Live Arts festival. Reviewing the performance for the Philadelphia City Paper Janet Anderson wrote: "Best is Soto herself performing with Toshi Makihara, a human musical instrument, who prowls around her shaking rattles, ringing bells, banging gongs and beating the floor. This is primitive, adversarial and odd, and yet quite beautiful all at the same time." http://flirt.citypaper.net/fringe/2007/show.php/id/95/
I am excited to again be performing with Toshi in a theatrical venue. We open the program so if you are planning on seeing us be on time.
Also on the program are works by Kun-Yang Lin, Kariamu Welsh, and guest artist Lisa Kraus.
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Halloween morning the other girls slept in but my body is used to waking up between 7 and 8 and sure enough I was awake by 8. So I spent the quiet time working on Fred's birthday present (more on that in a later post). Once I popped the crème brulee French toast in the oven, though, the girls started to stir.
After the delicious breakfast, we headed out to our first winery for the day, Jefferson Vineyards. It rests just south of Monticello on land that was originally Jefferson's. He had something like 5,000 acres of land and part of it was for growing grapes for wine. The vineyard isn't that big now, of course, but it rests on his land, ergo the namesake. The tasting room was busy, but there were plenty of people to pour wine and still take the time to chat with us. They asked for the tasting fee up front (some wineries wait until after the tasting and if you buy a bottle, will comp the fee). However, the glasses we used were for us to keep. They were nice, too, with the vineyard's name etched in them.
We went on a short tour of the vineyard then. Even though we'd already been to three wineries that weekend, this was our first tour. After a brief history lesson, our guide took us around the outside of the facility. He showed us the crates the grapes were placed in and then the two pieces of equipment used to extract the juice. Which machine they used depended on if they were making white or red wine, which actually had nothing to do with the color of the grapes. Who knew? Red wine grapes start the fermenting process right away and their skins are left on to extract the color into the wine. Then after fermenting for however long they need, they are squeezed. White wine grapes are squeezed first and then fermented.
Inside the facility, we saw the steel fermenting containers and a room full of barrels of wine. Each barrel holds approximately 300 bottles worth of wine. The guide explained a process for getting the most flavor out of the oak barrels. I can't even describe everything that has to be done to the wine but let me just say that I never knew that so much work went into the aging process! No wonder wine is so expensive.
After the tour, we bought a fair amount of wine and had the cashier open a bottle for us. We took it, along with a cheddar cheese ball and crackers, outside. The Monticello area is filled with trees and hills. So we sat atop the vineyard hill and sipped and ate. The sky was a bright blue, the trees were turning, and the sun was warm. It was nice to sit and relax for awhile.
There were other vineyards on our list and other activities as well, but we didn't want to rush around. After our midday snack of wine and cheese, we went back to Jess' house to get ready for the trick-or-treaters. Jess dressed as a witch. Missy was a rejected leprechaun (pretty much her outfit consisted of mis-matched green articles of clothing), I was a pathetic-looking Wonder Woman*, and Kate was a Southern Belle. She had the whole she-bang. See, Kate and Missy's family participates in a lot of Civil War reenactments and Kate had her reenactment ball gown with her. (She even sewed it herself. I was very impressed!) However, getting the costume on proved to be a challenge, a very hilarious challenge. The bodice was a bit tight and Kate's, er, womanly features had grown since she'd made the gown. It started with Missy trying to get the bodice over Kate's chest but it was not a one-man job. So I stepped in. We pushed and pulled but with no avail. I called in Jess to help. At that point, our faces were red from laughing so hard. It took all three of us, pushing and pulling, to get that damn bodice onto Kate's body. In the end, though, she looked really good.
We sat outside to welcome the trick-or-treaters. There were some really cute kids. The most memorable ones were the young, charming boys. One seven-year-old was dressed as a prince, with a gold crown and a red robe. He walked up to us and proclaimed, "I'm a prince!" So much for saying "Trick or treat". He thought Kate was a princess and she went along with it because who wants to explain a Civil War Southern Belle to a seven-year-old? Before he left, I heard him say to Kate, "Prince and princesses belong together." Another charmer was a three-year-old dressed as a dinosaur. He was rather shy but with a little push from Dad, he came up to us and held out his bag. He didn't say anything. Kate asked him if he could roar so he gave out a meager "Rawr". We all acted impressed and scared so he roared again, this time louder. Again, we pretended to be terrified. A smile lit up his face as he watched our reactions. He roared again, even louder. Later, we could hear him roaring at the neighbors' houses.
Before the night was over, Jess and I wanted to recreate one of our favorite Halloween pictures from our childhood. The original:
I was the witch and Jess was Wonder Woman. How cute are we? Fast forward approximately 25 years and here we have…
Obviously, we're not wearing the original costumes.
We cut the evening's activities short because we had to be up early to head out on the road. Missy had to work Monday evening and Fred had tickets to an NFL game for us (more on that later). So, after a brief stint of sleep, we headed back on the road at 4am. It's not my favorite time of day, that's for sure, but there was little traffic and overall, we ended up making great time. Yes, it was a lot of driving for a 4-day weekend but it was worth it. I love my sister and my cousins and being around them made it all worthwhile.
*Jess made me a crown out of construction paper. At the right angle, it looked like the Pope's hat. Just look:


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How often do we search our hearts with the help of the Holy Spirit, seeking to know why we do what we do? Take the time, ask Him to shine the Light of His refining torch into your soul.
The things we do, do we do them to fulfill a need within us or because of wanting to share the love of God with others? For most of us, the answer will be both at times.
Each of us has longings. We all ache at times and seek to numb the pain through activity. We all experience emptiness that fuels what we do as we desire to be filled.
Christ wants to fill the emptiness. He wants to satisfy the ravenous wants we have as human beings. But it requires that we face the pain of not numbing ourselves.
We have to surrender the mindless actions we often undertake, such as repeatedly checking Facebook, sleeping away the day, or binge-watching the next new TV series. It requires that we cease doing things, even serving people, to try to grab onto anything to make us feel whole.
How often do we engage in activity for the sake of self over truly giving form an overflow of God's love? At the least, we all love imperfectly. Each of us will be perfected in His love season by season as we grow in relationship with the Lord.
So what is Jesus wanting to work within us?
It is in what we do no longer stemming from our own need for fulfillment (though helping others is to bring us joy). This may only cause burn out.
The Lord wants what we do in our giving and serving to come from Him, our Source. He wants it to originate from the overflow of the fulfillment we find in our relationship with Him. Our motivation is to share the love of God and the beauty of His character because we are being so filled by Him day after day.
In this, our activities will not be an attempt to satisfy our emptiness or numb our soul's ache.
This will result in the things and people around us no longer possessing such power of attachment over us. Suddenly we will find we do not need anything superficial to fulfill us: God will be filling that void within. He alone can fill it and we will live out this truth.
The things we do will be because they are necessary to our life or because we want to share with others the fulfillment Christ alone can give. Things and people will have their proper place, and God will be enthroned as first place in our lives.


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This magnificently graceful bird of prey is unmistakable with its reddish-brown body, angled wings and deeply forked tail. It was saved from national extinction by one of the world's longest-running protection programmes. It has now been successfully re-introduced to England and Scotland. Red kites are listed under Schedule 1 of The Wildlife and Countryside Act.
What they eat:
Mainly carrion and worms, but opportunistic and will occasionally take small mammals.
- Length:
- 60-66cm
- Wingspan:
- 175-195cm
- Weight:
- 800-1,300g
- UK breeding:
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I'm going to go over all my knowledge that I've accumulated over the last year playing blackjack and I'm gonna teach you kind of how to basically play because I also just went to the casino in real life for the first time and played real-life blackjack and I'll tell some stories on that so I think the main rule of blackjack is don't gamble what you can't lose that's like the main rule of gambling but if you do want to gamble there's the online casino website in the description down below it is friendly world right wide unless you're in the country with like a dictator or something I've cashed out two times totally legit. For more info visit CasinoSlots.
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So this is for this particular casino some other casinos have different girls for example the one I went to in real life the dealer would hit on a soft 17 these dealers stand on a soft 17 what is a soft besides your penis it is when there is a ace and another card that's not a 10 Aysen in tens of blackjack obviously but for example an ace and the two would be a soft 13 so that could mean that's either 13 or it's a 3 the a stance or a 1 or an 11 I'm three minutes in I should have probably explained the basic concept of blackjack you're trying to get the closest to 21 it's the table verse the dealer if the dealer goes over 21 or if you go over 21 you bust your hand is lost if you get 21 with the Blackjacks you get paid one in our two and a half times if you win with just a regular there's Henry my bore Henry but I wanted to go on a little quicker table that was kind of slow on that one experience I had in Canada at the Montreal casino.


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Yesterday, our own Patrick George texted me a picture of an Chevron ad he saw featuring Chevron's anthropomorphic cars and now, a motorcycle, with the same basic treatment. But just one-eyed. Clyclopean. Patrick — jail-hardened Patrick — was frightened, confused, and maybe a little aroused. Was he right to be so? I'm not sure.
I've always respected Chevron's series of anthropomorphized car ads because they're firm adherents to the idea that the eyes of a car are the headlights, not in the windshield. If you believe this, then if you anthropomorphize a motorcycle, you have to accept that the resulting being will be a cyclops.
Many other attempts to give motorcycles expressive faces have tried to avoid this, and I've never found the results satisfactory. Look at the motorcycle gang from the 70s cartoon Wheelie and the Chopper Bunch here:
See? It just doesn't quite work.
But that cyclopean headlight, as maybe initially jarring as it is, I think actually works fine. Even though I can't think of a single naturally occurring form of life on earth bigger than a paramecium to have just one eye (well, I mean normally, before everyone posts that odd little deformed kitten in the comments) we somehow are able to process a one-eyed face just fine. I mean, look at Mike Wazowski from Monsters, Inc, or centuries of depictions of the Cyclops Polyphemus from Homer's Odyssey. We're actually okay with cyclopean faces.
When I look at a motorcycle, I see a big cyclopean eye and face as it is, so I'm endorsing Chevron's initially-jarring anthropomorphized motorcycle.
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Giacomo and I are lost. We are winding through the dark old alleys (called caruggi) of Genoa's Centro Storico, many only a wingspan wide and forgivingly cool in the summer heat. I'm hungry, having just arrived from New York, as is Giacomo, an Italian winemaker friend who drove from Milan to meet me for dinner. In each shady stone artery a glass window displays Genoese specialties—tiny crisp, fried anchovies, stuffed eggplant, oven-roasted snails, golden pancakes of farinata, torte of chard and herbs, gelati in wildflower hues. But Giacomo, chattering on the phone to the owner of Il Genovese, where we've booked, drags me away from these culinary delights.
All forms of Genoese street food are partly why I'm in the Italian Riviera's diamond in the rough. There is also pesto, born here, and salsa di noci, perhaps just as delicious, of walnuts and fresh cheese. There is focaccia, steeped in delicate Ligurian oil, which I have longed to taste in situ. But I'm interested, too, in studying Genoa's contradictions, of which there are many. According to Fred Plotkin, author of Italy for the Gourmet Traveler and the cookbook Recipes from Paradise: Life and Food on the Italian Riviera, Genoa is Italy's most underrated city. For one, he says, "It is full of Genoese people." They are known for their almost rigid straightforwardness—Italians use the word schietto to describe them. "It's a certain kind of candor," Plotkin explains. "People from Maine have it too. They're not rude, but they're very direct. Other Italians have bella figura and all that. Not in Genoa," he says. "Notice that all the great works of art in Genoa are inside buildings. That's part of the reserved Genoese nature." That paradoxical quality may be visible in native son Christopher Columbus's travel plans. The late writer Louis Inturrisi cites one of Columbus's biographers, who asserted: "Only a Ligurian could have conceived of the idea of sailing West to reach East."
Pressed tight against the sea, as if pinned there by the Alps to the north and the Apennines to the south, Genoa is not a city of fishermen, but home to one of the great maritime empires of the Middle Ages. Its wild mercantilism put Genoa in contact with the world, endowing it with the wealth and architectural and artistic grandeur of a city like Venice, and the grit of a port city like Marseille. Indeed, one sees immediately that Genoa is worn yet elegant—a vintage Balenciaga dress that shows the wear of use.
We finally locate Il Genovese, on Via Galata. In a small, modern, well-lit dining room, renovated since the restaurant's opening in 1912, Giacomo and I begin with fritto misto, which I expect to be seafood. But other than the portside stands that sell inexpensive food for sailors and dock workers, Genoa's cuisine is adamantly terrestrial. Giacomo explains that in bygone days, fish in Genoa was considered the food of the poor. This part of the Mediterranean, which brims with lovely little bony sea critters, doesn't have the great tuna and swordfish of Sicily. Olive trees, however, take naturally to the steep Ligurian coastline. The olive oil, featured in the many fried offerings, is uncharacteristically light and subtle because it is often made of only one olive variety—taggiasca. Instead of little fish and squid, we find our fritto misto comprises various lovely fried things of the land: frisceü, plain fritters, golden fritters of chickpea flour called panissette, latte brusco—an egg-yolk-rich béchamel croquette—and little squares of fried tripe.
Next is pesto al mortaio. This was invented here and is still made by hand in mortars of Carrara marble. The basil leaves' own oils emulsify, along with sharp parmigiano, local oil, and pine nuts, into a sauce that is ineluctably creamy. It's served on trofie—short squiggles of dough that grip the sauce at each cinch—and testaieu, a flattened pancake much like Ethiopian injera, cut into diamonds. Chestnut flour is a tradition born of the absence of any arable farmland for growing wheat. "Look at the topography of Liguria," Plotkin had instructed me. "It is 184 miles from one end to the other, from Tuscany to the French Riviera, and seldom goes more than 15 to 30 miles inland. It's hard to grow wheat or corn. Luckily, chestnut flour and chickpea flour are delicious."
Liguria has only a few meadows for grazing cows and considerably less space for roaming pigs than its neighbor Tuscany, which explains the absence of large amounts of beef and pork in many local dishes. Ravioli also originated here, and in Ligurian dialect, rabiole can mean a thing of trifling value. The theory is that odds and ends of meat were gathered together, perhaps even on trading galleons, and turned into the next meal, like ravioli au tuccu which arrives next.
Roberto Panizza, Il Genovese's owner who also serves as its reservationist, maître d', and waiter, emerges from his old kitchen to serve us the most delicious tripe stew I've had: light and subdued, cooked in white wine and light broth, instead of tomato, served in a wide bowl with thick slices of waxy yellow potato and tiny black olives. The restaurant, which has been half full for most of our dinner, begins to empty. Panizza, who has remained aloof throughout the meal, delivers us slices of strosciata, a local, lightly sweet, dry, crumbly cake, and two bottles of grappa, and sits down with us. Together, we drink out of small glasses for the better part of an hour. By the end, he has offered me a tour of the city the following day.
Henry James called Genoa's caruggi "the most entangled topographical ravel in the world," but they are second nature to Panizza, who is mayoral in the number of salutations he issues as he guides me almost frantically though the dark winding lanes, intent on exposing all their wonders in a single morning. There are two main sorts of Genoese street-food shops: sciamadde and friggitorie. Sciamadde specialize in subtly flavored tarts and pancakes, baked in deep, old woodburning ovens on copper pans, each as big as a tractor wheel. These are dark places, centuries old, but they smell wonderful. We stop at the Antica Sciamadda, where choosing among tarts, mottled by the fire's heat, is almost painful. I order polpettone—which elsewhere means meatloaf but here is a masterpiece of tender chard, fragrant wild marjoram, bread crumbs, and fresh local cheese called prescinsêua. I also order farinata, an alchemical creation of chickpea flour, water, and olive oil. Any visitor to Nice has tasted this as socca, because Nice—or Nizza, as it was called—was a Genoese outpost until 1860. It is better here, and I vow to learn to make it at home.
The friggitorie, just as ancient, are tiny white-tiled galleys where cauldrons of oil bubble over charcoal. In the Sottoripa, which resembles a North African souk, we stop at Antica Friggitoria Carega. Here, we are forced again to choose: among tiny fish, rings of little squid, ruby-red shrimp, baccalà, and other "poor" sea creatures whose names I don't know, though I go searching for them on a pilgrimage to Genoa's fish market early one morning. (While at the market, I freeze in delight before wooden crates of silver fish, bags of unrecognizable beings in shells, eels of varying sizes, tiny rose-petal-pink fish, and boxes of spiky critters labeled only zuppa di pesce.) They are delicious fried, scooped every few minutes from bubbling oil by lynx-eyed experts and delivered unsmilingly to customers.
Genoa was probably founded in the third century b.c. as a Roman port. Ruled for 400 years by Ostrogoths, Byzantines, Lombards, and Carolingians—which may also have contributed to its somewhat Frankish manner—Genoa established itself as an independent republic in the 12th century. The next 200 years were the city's golden age and can be narrated like a fairy tale: There were four great maritime cities, and they were the most powerful cities in all the land: Pisa, Venice, Amalfi, and Genoa. The last, in particular, flourished and became a commercial and naval superpower known for its nautical might and liberal attitude toward moneylending. By the 14th century, Genoa's merchant and banking families were so wealthy, their palaces so grand, that when the poet Petrarch visited he termed it La Superba (which translates as either "the Proud" or "the Arrogant.")
How such a storied place came to be ignored by most tourists is explained by its palimpsest quality. Though its Centro Storico is said to be the largest in Europe, with buildings dating to 1,000 a.d., Genoa was also one of the first cities in Italy to build a skyscraper. It had Italy's first elevated highway, an ugly thing that reminded me of New York's dreaded Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. As the second busiest port in Italy, it was incredibly strategic during World War II and as such was terribly bombed. What is left is a hodgepodge of modern and ancient. Add people who seem withdrawn, and a souk-like knot visitors are warned against entering after dark, and you end up with a place that is not obvious, or effortless. But it is compelling. As Wagner famously said, once you have seen Genoa, Paris and London seem boring.
This is on my mind at La Brinca, a deeply Genoese restaurant set high in the hills in the town of Ne, 20 miles from Genoa. It is up harrowing roads that climb inland, into the chestnut and pine forests, toward a plot so steep you might easily miss its parking lot. If you did, you would never taste the almost strengthening mountain dishes that Sergio Circella and his family serve, often cooking them in their 30-year-old woodburning ovens, using herbs gathered from their hills, potatoes dug from nearby rows. You would miss their panella, flavored with local wild fennel leaves, and their whole borage leaves, battered and fried in their entireties. I eat all of these, noting another thing Plotkin had pointed out—that while Venetians integrated the spices they returned with from their trade routes into their cooking, the Genoese treated spices as a commodity to be resold, maintaining the same simple cuisine that relied on fragrant, wild herbs.
Shopping at Genoa's botteghe storiche—historic shops that opened between the 17th and mid-20th centuries—is likewise an archaeological dig. Among the rich tumult of untamable alleys, shops—intentionally unchanged—are not only storefronts but workshops. In addition to marble counters, high oak ladders, original shelves bursting with almond candies or lace or silver scissors or soap, each has a candymaker spinning sugar, or a seamstress at a sewing machine, or a silversmith with a tiny soldering iron. Craftspeople do their work; shopkeepers, often from the families that first laid the marble tile they stand on, sell it; and we, happy shoppers, can see it all. Each thing I purchase is at once new and old—entirely of the present and entirely of the past.
Emerging from the maze into almost blinding sun, I find myself on the Via Garibaldi, where grand palazzi line the street—including one worked on by one of the architects of Versailles. It is difficult to tell from their facades whether they are private homes, government offices, museums, shops. Through the bars of gates and cracks in great wooden doors, I glimpse lush courtyards, marble stairways, elaborate chandeliers, and brightly colored frescoes. But only the barest fragments can be seen from the sidewalk. Meandering past one such palazzo, I notice that its wrought iron gate stands open. I am reminded of something else Panizza said, as he rushed to expose his beloved city's endless shades and contours: "Don't stop at the facade. Go beyond the facade." And so, I step inside.
Getting ThereYou can't fly direct to Genoa from the United States, though many major airlines, including British Airways and Delta, can get you there with one connection. Alternatively, Genoa is a two-and-a-half-hour drive or a three-hour train ride from Milan's Malpensa Airport, which has daily nonstops from New York's JFK.
How to PlanMost travelers see Genoa as a necessary pit stop where they'll catch the daily ferries heading to the Ligurian coast's resort towns like Cinque Terre, La Spezia, or Portofino. Our tip: Tack on two full days here before or after the beach. Know that Genoa isn't a hotel town, but the Renzo Piano–designed rooms at the waterfront NH Collection Genova Marina near the Porto Antico (from which Columbus set sail for the New World) are your best bet. It's the closest option to the Centro Storico and Sottoripa, both of which are a ten-minute walk away (plus, you'll be able to watch the fishermen glide in and out while sipping your morning espresso).
Decoding the Botteghe StoricheGenoa's tangle of historic shops is notoriously mazelike. Pick up a copy of Botteghe Storiche, from indie bookshop L'Amico Ritrovato near Palazzo Ducale. Their English-Italian guide is printed by the organization dedicated to preserving the stores and is filled with easy-to-follow itineraries (there's also a digital version). Or seek out our favorites: At the 367-year-old Farmacia Sant'Anna, apothecary Friar Ezio will happily mix a plant-based Galenic cure from his selection of herbs; Macelleria Nico is worth a visit for its sculptures of animals made of Carrara marble; and the 1780 Pietro Romanengo fu Stefano sells candied fruits and violets, fondants, and other sweets loved by the Genoese oligarchs of the 19th century.
What You'll Do Besides EatingHead to the medieval Cathedral of San Lorenzo in the city center for its 14th-century Gothic facade and ceiling frescoes crafted by local maestro Lazzaro Tavarone. You'll get nice views of the city if you walk up to the Campo Pisano, a large piazza named after the 9,000 prisoners from Pisa who were jailed nearby in 1284 and home to one of the town's more unusual examples of risseu, a type of pebblestone mosaic native to Genoa. And the 14th-century Palazzo Ducale, the old Doge's residence, is now a cultural space with rotating shows from van Gogh canvases to Cartier-Bresson photography.
When It's Time for an Afternoon DrinkOur favorite wine bar is Marescotti di Cavo, a pastry-and-champagne spot close to the Porto Antico. Find a table next to the crystal windows and order light-as-air amaretto cookies and a flute of Bellavista Spumante.
Where Else You'll Have DinnerAs well as Il Genovese, we head to Vico Palla and Sa' Pesta in the center for excellent fritto and pesto.
Bring Something BackWe love the locally made striped sailors' shirts from 100-year-old Lucarda. Or, if you just want to perfect your pesto back home, get a bottle of Santagata olive oil from EVO.


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Coyotes at Penguins - 12-20-10
-Greetings from chilly and slightly snowy Pittsburgh. It's in the mid 20s and we have a few flurries. No pregame walk up from downtown on account of us being late. The Civic Arena:
-The current barn:
-The elevators in the Penguins' lobby are ready for the Winter Classic:
-The ice:
-The Beatles' "Get Back" greets fans walking into the building:
-Some jersey sightings. Gary Roberts:
-Arron Asham:
-Maxime Talbot Gatineau Olympiques:
-A few Coyotes fans. Shane Doan and Wojtek Wolski:
-Derek Morris:
-Kevin Stevens:
-This stings. Markus Naslund with a hood foul:
-This gentleman did not in fact, have an Alek Stojanov jersey.
-The Czech Republic is well represented here tonight. Two Jaromir Jagr fans:
-Robert Lang:
-Martin Straka:
-As a result of all this Czech support, we're predicting a Zbynek Michalek assist to night.
-Disappointing Slovakian wingers are represented well here as well. Zigmund Palffy:
-And Miroslav Satan:
-You don't see nearly enough Marc-Andre Fleury Team Canada jerseys:
-Mike Rupp (we assume):
-Coyotes coach Ulf Samuelsson still has at least one fan here:
-Ugh... Chris Wells:
-The third line of Chris Conner, Mark Letestu and Tyler Kennedy has support:
-Warm ups:
-The Penguins' starters are Sidney Crosby, Pascal Dupuis, Chris Kunitz, Paul Martin, Zbynek Michalek and Marc-Andre Fleury.
-Their scratches are Eric Godard and Ben Lovejoy.
-The Coyotes' starters are Martin Hanzal, Radim Vrbata, Ray Whitney, Derek Morris, Keith Yandle and Jason LaBarbera.
-Their scratches ar Paul Bissonnette, Sami Lepisto and David Schlemko.
-Jeff Jimerson isn't messing around:
19:43: A wrister by Crosby is denied by LaBarbera.
17:38: Whitney coasts up the right wing on a two-on-one with Vrbata against Michalek. As Michalek flops down to take away the shot, Whitney flicks a wrister off the side of the cage.
17:02: Rupp barges in off the right wing and flicks a backhander on net from in tight. LaBarbera fends it off.
15:26: Taylor Pyatt moves the puck up the right wing, cuts across the neutral and gains offensive zone on the left wing, dekes Kris Letang out of his jock strap and releases a wrister wide to the far side.
14:28: A wrister by Kennedy from the right wing is kicked out by LaBarbera.
14:06: Off a faceoff in the Coyote's zone, Nolan Yonkman is nabbed for tripping xxx. Crosby, Kunitz, Evgeni Malkin, Martin and Letang take the ice.
13:15: Martin chops a slapper from the right point. It hits Pyatt's stick and deflects in on net. LaBarbera knocks it dead and covers to freeze play.
13:04: And the power play is clicking early. Letang controls the puck at the right point. He backpedals and rotates to the slot. He windes up, pulls down then unleashes a slapper which clips the stick of Hanzal and juuuust sneaks by the glove hand arm of LaBarbera. Kennedy had a wonderful screen set up on LaBarbera. Kennedy and Malkin get assists. The "Woo-Hoo!" song is played. Penguins 1-0.
12:15: Fleury fumbles a puck just inside the "no-play" zone. He's nabbed for delay of game. Malkin will serve the minor. Maxime Talbot, Pascal Dupuis, Brooks Orpik and Michalek will serve the minor.
11:59: Fleury denies Hanzal and Whitney each in tight on a scramble.
11:07: From the left point, Ed Jovnanovski deals a pass to Yandle at the right point. Yandle unleashes a one-timer which Fleury gets a piece of despite traffic.
10:40: Oliver Ekman-Larsson cracks a slapper on net from above the left circle. Fleury boots it away with his left foot.
10:13: As Fleury's minor expires, he denies Vernon Fiddler in tight. The Coyotes generated a couple of quality chances there.
9:45: The Penguins go right back on the penalty kills as Kunitz is nabbed for high sticking Scottie Upshall. Craig Adams, Orpik, Michalek and Dupuis take the ice.
9:31: Yandle uncorks another one-timer from the right point. Hanzal is in front on a screen and deflects it wide.
8:19: Dupuis gains the offensive zone from the right wing and whips a pedestrian wrister on net. LaBarbera fends it off easily.
7:45: The Kunitz minor expires. The Coyotes looked less impressive.
7:07: The Michel Therrien Memorial Bingo Ball Roller/Line Changer is in full effect as Malkin is on with Rupp and Crosby. Crosby is denied on a wrister from the right wing by LaBarbera.
6:40: Crosby blasts a slapper from the right wing. LaBarbera punches it away with his blocker.
5:14: Eckman-Larsson sneaks in from the left point and releases a wrister from the faceoff circle. It sails wide on the far side.
4:28: Letang flicks the puck from below his goal line up into the netting. Kind of a sloppy play. That's two minute for delay of game. Martin, Michalek, Talbot and Matt Cooke take the ice.
2:50: Dupuis battles Jovanovski for the puck along the left wing wall in the Penguins' zone and backhand chops it down ice to kill time.
2:06: Jovanovski controls the puck at the left point. He shows shot but then deal a cross ice pass across the slot to Fiddler streaking in off the right wing. Fleury gets a piece of it with his right leg.
1:55: Crosby zips up the left wing on-on-one with Upshall. He gets behind Upshall and seemingly has a clean shot but Upshall is able to recover with a really nice poke check which knocks the puck away.
1:20: Another penalty for the Penguins. They need more discipline. Alex Goligoski is nabbed for tripping Doan. Talbot, Cooke, Michalek and Orpik take the ice.
0:52: Hanzal re-directs a shot/pass by Doan from the top of the slot. Fleury fends it off with his right leg despite traffic.
0:36: Doan is sent off for interference against Talbot. He kinds of rushes at Talbot after the play but officials hold him at bay. Four-on-four for 1:16.
0:34: Oh wow! Crosby and Fiddler line up for the faceoff in the left circle in Phoenix's zone. Fiddler, a really good faceoff specialist, jumps the gun and is chased out by the official. He's replaced by Stempniak. Crosby just abuses Stempniak. He tips the puck by Stempniak then jumps behind him. Crosby then immediately deals a pass to Malkin in tehs lot. Malkin kneels down and cranks a quick one-timer by LaBabera on the glove side. LaBarbera had no prayer on that one. Fiddler being chased was huge on that play. No way that happens with him taking the draw. Crosby gets the only assist. He now has a 21-game scoring streak. The "Woo-Hoo!" song is played. Penguins 2-0.
0:00: End of period. Penguins 2, Coyotes 0.
-What a weird, clunky, but successful start for the Penguins. They go on the penalty kill four times yet have a 2-0 lead.
-Crosby and Malkin are playing like their tuned in. They could do some damage tonight.
-Special teams have been key obviously. The Penguins cashed in on their only power play while turning away all four Phoenix man-advantages.
-Letang has had an up and down game so far. He looked awesome on his goal but had a few mistakes which led to scoring chances for Phoenix. He needs to find a balance.
-The Coyotes have a 16-14 lead in shots.
-Crosby, who didn't have a shot in either of his last two games, leads this game with three.
-Vrbata, Ekman-Larsson, Fiddler and Wolski each lead the Coyotes with two.
-Yandle, who played a heck of a period, leads the game with 10:37 of ice time.
-Letang leads the Penguins with 8:20.
-The Coyotes have a 12-10 edge in faceoffs (55 percent).
-Fiddler is 5 for 7 (71 percent).
-Crosby is 7 for 13 (54 percent).
-Jovanovski leads the game with two blocked shots.
20:00: We'll have 40 seconds of four on four.
19:20: The Goligoski minor is killed. The Penguins will have 44 seconds of power play time.
19:09: What a complete foul up. Yandle controls the puck beldow his glaoline. He wind up showing a clearing attempt. For some reason, he pulls up and skates behind his net. As Crosby gives chase, he slips and loses the puck. Crosby takes it off him and deals to Malkin. Malkin immediately releases a wrister from the right circle which burns a helpless LaBarbera to the far side by his blocker. Ick. That was ridiculously bad by Yandle. It's a power play goal. Crosby gets the only assist. Yandle should get three assists for that. The "Woo-Hoo!" song is played. Penguins 3-0.
18:06: Things just keep getting worse for the Coyotes as Wolski is called for holding Letang. Letang, Martin, Malkin, Crosby and Kunitz tak the ice.
17:47: Malkin uncorks a one-timer fro above the right circle. LaBarbera knocks it down and covers to freeze it.
17:30: Malkin has a shot from down low along the goal line on the right wing denied.
17:10: That was just stick. Malkin controls the puck in the right wing corner. He looks up, spots Crosby and deals to the Penguisn captain approaching in the right circle. Crosty takes the pass and lifts a wrister from the faceoff dot which toasts LaBarbera's glove hand. Yikes. That thing had a vapor trail. Malkin and Letang get assists. When's the last time they had three power play goals? The "Woo-Hoo!" song double shifts. Penguins 4-0.
14:19: Crosby is still hungry. He flies up the right wing and lifts a wrister on LaBarbera who fights it off.
12:59: Letestu gets loose on the right wing and cranks a slapper which LaBarbera fends off.
12:39: And this just keep getting worse. Malkin wins a faceoff in the left faceoff circle in Phoenix's zone. Talbot taps it to Cooke. Cooke immediately jabs a wrist shot which hits Talbot. Cooke gets it back and snaps off a wrister by LaBarbera's glove hand. That sends LaBarbera to the showers in place of Matt Climie. Talbot and Cooke get assists. Malkin has five points. The "Woo-Hoo!" song is logging some serious minutes. Penguins 5-0.
10:57: Attendance is announced as 18,262. It is the team's 184th consecutive sellout.
9:30: EN co-worker Shelly Anderson tells us Malkin has matches a career-high for points in a game.
9:11: Letestu snaps off a wrister from teh slot off a nice breakout pass by Goligoski. Climie makes the save.
8:04: Chris Conner works a serious cycle in the right wing corner and deals a forehand pass to Malkin in the slot. Malkin immediately whips a wrister wide.
7:45: With an icing call, Coyotes coach Dave Tippett calls a timeout to give his befuddled squad a chance to get organized.
7:32: "GEEE-NOOO! GEEEE-NOOOO!" chances start
7:19: Malkin snaps off a wrister from the slow which Yonkman deflects out of play.
7:01: The Penguins are up 5-0. Despite that, Crosby is still flying in on a forecheck and deflects a puck out of play on a pass.
6:35: And the Penguins go to the box again. as Rupp is called for hooking Stempniak. That was kind of ticky tack, but at this point, what does it matter. Michalek, Talbot, Orpik and Cooke take the ice.
6:03: Cooke chips the puck down ice into the right wing corner in Phoenix's zone to kill some time. He races Yandle for possession and ends up sticking his right elbow in to Yandle's left ear. It's two minutes for roughing. How is that not an elbowing minor or even a major? Either way, it's a stupid penalty for Cooke to take. The Coyotes will have 1:28 of a two-man advantage. Orpik, Micihalek and Adams take the ice.
5:22: The Penguins are nabbed again. Orpiks is called for hooking Yandle. Bylsma screams at the official. The Coyotes will still have a five on-three for at least 232 hours. Or something. Adams, Markain and Michalek take the ice.
4:26: Yandle cranks a slapper from the right point. It hits a body and deflects to the left. Whitney has a chance on ther ebound but biffs on the shot.
4:03: Rupp is sprung from the penalty box. The Coyotes still have 1:18 of power play time with a one-man advantage.
2:48: Michalek whips the puck down ice for a big clear.
2:35: What a way to puncuate this game for the Coyotes. The Penguins kill off all the penalties. The Coyote barely had aa sniff at the net despite 242 minutes of a two-man advantage. Give or take. What a failure.
1:26: Engelland snaps off a wrister from the right point. Climie boots it out.
0:48: Kennedy cranks a slapper from the right wing. Climie rejects it with his right leg.
0:00: End of period. Penguins fans offer the team a standing ovation. Penguins 5, Coyotes 0.
-Well... this is pretty one-sided. The Penguins are dominating ever facet of htis game. They are winning the physical battle. The special teams battle. The goaltending battle. Everything.
-Pretty much the only thing for the Penguins to accomplish in the third is to avoid injuries.
-How about the Penguins' penalty kill? After a slightly rough stretch of games, this unit has stepped up in a big way.
-LaBarbera didn't play too badly. His teammates just put him in some brutal situations.
-The Penguins have a 29-21 lead in shots.
-Malkin leads the game with six shots.
-Crosby is right behind him with five.
-Vrbata and Eckman-Larsson each lead the Coyotes with three.
-Yandle leads the game with 18:17 of ice time.
-Letang leads the Penguins with 16:27.
-The Coyotes actually lead the game in faceoffs 25-17 (60 percent).
-Eric Belanger and Kyle Turris are each 6 for 8 (75 percent).
-Crosby is 9 for 17 (53 percent).
-Fiddler, Yonkman, Jovanovski, Goligoski, Michalek and Orpik each lead the game with two blocked shots.
19:26: Crosby cuts to th enet off the right wing and is denied in tight by Climie.
18:21: And you knew this would ahppen eventually Fiddler and Cooke get locked up in the neutral zone. Eventually all five skaters get invovled in a scrum. Engelland and Pyatt square off and drops the glove. They each throw a few rights before Engelland lands one big one to Pyatt's left eye which wobbles Pyatt and sends him to the ice. Engelland holds on to Pyatt to prevent him from totally crashing to the ice. Engelland hops up and goes to the penalty box. The official keeps a watch on Pyatt on the ice as a trainer rushes out to attend to him. Pyatt retreats to the locker room with assistance. Fiddler ends up with an double minor for roughing while Cooke gets a single minor. Crosby, Malkin, Kunitz, Goligoski and Michalek take the ice for the power play.
17:30ish: Malkin and Yonkman muck it up a bit in the Coyotes' zone. Nothing comes of it.
16:21: Play returns to five on five.
14:35: Stempniak rips a wrister from the left circle. Fleury traps it against his chest. Upshall decides to make an appearance and kind of pokes his stick into Fleury's torso. That creates a scrum. Nothing much comes of it but Usphall is sent off for a slashing minor and gets a 10-minute misconduct. Wolski will serve the minor. Kudos to the officials for trying to nip this in the bud. Crosby, Malkin, Kunitz, Martin and Letang take the ice.
13:41: Climie eats up a wrister by Crosby from the slot. Another scrum develops. Nothing comes of it.
12:35: The Coyotes kill off the penalty. This power play is awful!!!!
11:53: The comeback starts!!!!! Morris rips a wrister from the left point. It sails wide and hits Wolski in the right knee. The puck then flutters and conks off Fleury's helmet and hops into the net. What a screwey goal. The officials briefly check with the scorers booth to confirm the goal. It counts. Morris and Belanger get assists. No shutout for Fleury. PUT IN BRENT JOHNSON!!! Penguins 5-1.
9:55: Crosby pushes the puck up ice on a rush and pushes a backhander on net from the right circle. Climie holds it out.
9:40: Crosby snaps off a wrister from the slot. Climie denies it with his left leg.
8:19: Dupuis battles for a loose puck in the slot and pushes it on net. Climie boots it out.
6:17: A wrister by Yandle from the left point hits Martin in the left circle.
5:30: The Ric Flair-esque "Wooos!" start:
5:06: During a stoppage, the NHL scoreboard shows the Panthers leading the Flyers, 5-0. That brings some cheers. Also, "Cotton-Eyed Joe" is busted out:
4:09: Kyle Turris decide to make an appearance and snaps off a wrister from the slot. Fleury deflects it away.
3:40: Morris winds up and tees off on a slapper at the right. Fleury whacks it away with his stick.
3:10: Malkin winds his way through the defense and whips a wrister from along the goal line on the left wing. Climie holds it out. Fans offer more "GEEEE-NOOOO! GEEEE-NOOOO!" chants.
1:39: And that pretty much sums up the Coytes' nite. Letestu dishes an outlet pass from his own zone for Conner in deep on the right wing. Conner shusle up the right wingfends off acheck from Morris and snaps off a wrister from the right cirlce which squeezed through Climie's gear and into the net. Letestu gets the only assist. The "Woo-Hoo!" song is worn out. Penguins 6-1.
0:34: Orpik raggles Hanzal in the right wing corner in the Penguins' zon. Handzla lefs sckae comes down on the back of Orpiks right leg. Orpik appears a little gimpy afte the hit but seems fine for the most part.
0:24: Climie freezes a puck. Talbot and Yonkman mix it up. Another scrum breaks out. A bunch of penalies are doled out. The Coyotes get a power play.
0:00: End of game. The "Woo-Hoo!" song is played again. Mike Lange informs us of Elvis' whereabouts. Penguins 6, Coyotes 1.
-That was quite a rebound. After two fairly tough losses, especially against the Rangers, Wednesday, the Penguins needed to rebound. They just needed a simple win. They ended up getting a complete rout.
-We guess Evgeni Malkin is back. He lit up tonight in a big way by tying his career-high for points in a game. He was dominant and he looked like the 2007-08 version of Malkin who led this team to a division title for one night at least.
-Kind of odd to think of Crosby taking a back seat for once during this torrid pace he's on. He scored three points and was a complimentary player to Malkin. Yikes.
-Special teams were obviously key. One team dominated. One team was atrocious. Guess which one won.
-Amazing how much good a few days rest can do.
-Officially, Taylor Pyatt was diagnosed with an "upper-body" ailment pending further review.
-Regarding Matt Cooke's hit on Keith Yandle, Yandle pretty much ripped Cooke to shreds. On the hit:
"Yeah, it was just a dirty hit. A dirty player. He's got no respect. Actually the last time I played here last year, he did the same thing to me on a PK. So I kind of expected. He came with is hands high. He better get a suspension for it."
-Again on the hit:
"Yeah, absolutely. I don't know how a blow to the head like that, a blatant blow to the head, when he's the only guy. I mean, he's killing the penalty. His only intent is to try to hurt me with his hands high. (Shane Doan) got three games. He should get five."
NOTE: This hit by Doan on Anaheim's Dan Sexton in October is what Fiddler was referring to:
-On Cooke dodging fights:
They're up 5-0 and he cowers away from all our guys. Every guy on our team tried to fight him. For his sake, they were up 5-0 so it would be stupid for him to fight because it would just give us a little momentum.
-On his turnover at the start of the second period which led to Malkin's second goal, Yandle said:
"I gave the puck right to Crosby. He gives it to Malkin. Those are the two guys you can't give it too all alone."
Thinking Out Loud: It was an elbow to the head by a guy who has a history of suspendible hits. You do the match. Given how the NHL has dropped the hammer on hits involving the head, Cooke's going to get some sport of suplemental discipline.
-The Penguins dominated shots, 38-27.
-Crosby led the game with eight shots.
-Vrbata, Ekman-Larsson and Turris each led the game with three.
-Yandle led the game with 25:08 of ice time.
-Martin led the Penguins with 23:22.
-The Coyotes actually controlled faceoffs, 32-25 (56 percent).
-Belanger was 9 for 13 (69 percent).
-Crosby was 13 for 21 (62 percent).
-Goligoski, Fiddler, Yonkman, Morris and Jovanovski each led the game with three.
-Malkin's other two five-point games came in a 6-2 win against the Thrashers, March 19, 2009.
-Kennedy passed up Pascal Dupuis and Bob Woytowich for 86th place on the team's all-time scoring list. All three players have 93 points, but Kennedy (43) has more goals than Dupuis (39) and Woytowich (22).
-Kennedy also recorded his 50th career assist.
-Cooke scored his 75th career point for the Penguins.


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2 hours drive South of Cairns is Australia's largest island National Park, Hinchinbrook Island. Hinchinbrok is separated from the mainland by the deep, narrow, mangrove-fringed Hinchinbrook Channel. The Island is approximately 37km. long and 10km. wide. Including the main beach at the resort there are 11 beautiful secluded sandy beaches.
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Thorsborne Trail or East Coast Trail - (3 - 7 day Trek)
The Thorsborne Trail (commonly known as the East Coast trail) is reputedly one of the world's best backpacking adventures. This 32km trail winds its way along the eastern edge of the magnificent island in the shadow of the rugged Mt. Bowen.
It snakes its way through a tropical wilderness, along spectacular ocean beaches and crosses numerous crystal clear mountain streams. Camp sites are on beautiful beaches, beside fresh water streams or near magnificent mountain stream waterfalls with great safe freshwater, swimming. From Ramsay Bay in the north to George Point on the southern extremity of the island, this walk is a must for those wanting to experience all of the magnificent splendour and isolation this unique island has to offer.
The trail is marked with triangular orange markers on trees at irregular intervals, especially on creek crossings and other places where the trail itself may be indistinct. Rock cairns are also used to help guide walkers along the trail. It is an ungraded trail and is rough with loose stones, slippery creek crossings and, in wet weather, slippery hillsides.
The trail can be walked from either direction with most walkers completing it in 3 nights (4 days) with the average duration between designated camping sites only 3 - 4 hours. Prevailing weather conditions can have an influence on walking times e.g. slippery surfaces due to rain; heat and humidity.
While the trail presents seasoned walkers with a challenge, inexperienced and the young at heart adventurers, with sufficient planning, will find the experience extremely rewarding.
Walkers must be totally self sufficient. Fuel stoves are required. Abundant fresh water is available at campsites, however, towards the end of the dry season, local knowledge on water availability is required. (DERM rangers or the ferry operator may be consulted).
Walkers are required to obtain a National Park permit to access this trail. Only 40 walkers are issued with a permit at any one time. Book well ahead, particularly for the Australian winter months or you may not be able to acquire a permit.
Permits & Notes For Trail Walkers
Call 131 304 or visit www.qld.gov.au/camping. Trail maps and notes can also be obtained from this website.
The Queensland Department of Environment and Resource Management have comprehensive trail note which are a must for intending walkers. The notes can be obtained from the Rainforest and Reef Centre Cardwell or from the ferry operator. To make a booking for a permit online go to the DERM website. A copy of the notes can be printed from here also. It is advisable to obtain a copy of the notes beforehand to assist in the planning process.
For information on permits and trail notes you can call into the Rainforest and Reef Centre CARDWELL Q 4849 AUSTRALIA.
Due to the remoteness of the trail and the difficulty of access you are required to organise a definite departure time from the island with the ferry operator before you will be transferred to the trail. This is for your safety. If you do not meet the predetermined pick up time you will be regarded as missing and search procedures will be initiated. This procedure has been instigated as a positive safety feature and generally welcomed by walkers. It should not be considered as a limitation or invasion of your freedom.
Fresh drinking water is available in the clear mountain streams along the trail. Towards the end of the "dry season" it may be necessary to seek good water further upstream. The ferry operators will be able to give you current advice on water availability at the different campsites.
Fuel Stoves
Hinchinbrook Island is managed as a " fuel stove only " area to reduce the risk of wildfires and lessen degradation at campsites. Fires are not allowed.
Native Rats & Insects
Native fawn footed melomys and the giant white-tailed rat are present at most campsites. To avoid damage to packs, tents and food supplies it is necessary to remove all food from your pack at night and place in rat proof storage boxes.These are very pretty and friendly native animals and not an introduced rodent.
It is important to use insect repellent, usually only early in the morning and again late in the evening, to avoid bites from insects such as sand-flies, mosquitoes and marchflies.
Planning your trip
This is a wilderness area. You need to be self-reliant and self-sufficient. You will need to:
- Plan food for at least three nights + allow 1-2 days extra food for safety.
- Carry adequate water carrying utensils (usually a minimum of 2 litres per person)
- Wear sturdy, reliable footwear.
- Wear a hat and sunscreen.
- Carry a basic first aid kit.
- Carry tide tables.
- Use a fuel stove for cooking and heating.
- Use a lightweight waterproof tent that screens out insects.
- Use insect repellent and clothing to avoid insect bites.
- Have lightweight sleeping equipment.
- Cold climate sleeping bags will be too hot.
- Have a waterproof clothes bag.
- Have strong rubbish bags for the removal of ALL rubbish.
- Carry nourishing lightweight food, not canned or in jars.
- The Mountains
Much of the mountain area is covered with fragile heath vegetation. To protect the unspoiled nature of the mountains and in the interests of safety, access to these areas is restricted. A special permit is required to access these mountains.
Mt. Bowen
This is the highest peak on the island (1121m) and the most popular with climbers. A very limited number of permits are issued to access this area. On average, first time climbers take 1.5 days to reach the summit. There is no trail up the mountain and climbers must rely on their own navigational skills. In summer it is a very hot climb and the summit is often in cloud. Winter days are much cooler and there is greater probability of the summit being cloud free.
Mt. Straloch
In December 1942, an American B24 Liberator bomber known as Texas Terror left Townsville for Cape York on the northern tip of Australia with a crew of five and seven passengers aboard. It ran into a severe electrical storm and crashed near the summit of Mt. Straloch. All aboard were killed. Due to the difficult terrain the remains of the wreck have had little disturbance since that fateful day. The climb to the wreck site and back can be achieved in a day in good conditions. Local knowledge is required for the climb. The local ferry operator can assist with this knowledge.
Sample 4 Day Trek
This is just an example of a trek. Many variations exist.
Reserve a Permit from the Queensland Department of Environment and Resource Management. Try to do this well in advance. Call 131 304 or visit www.qld.gov.au/camping requesting your permit for specific days (usually 3 nights and four days) e.g. 09 June to 12 June.
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scuba divers will appreciate fantastic wall dives, night dives and drift dives off beautiful beaches, in warm and tropical waters and be rewarded with a rich variety of marine life.
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the kaskazi wind that once powered the sailboats of exotic merchant traders to zanzibar is now being enjoyed by kite surfers. the reliable winds, white powdery beaches and shallow turquoise water make it a kite surfer's paradise.
kite surfing has grown rapidly in recent years. it is an exciting sport for people of all ages and abilities…all you need is the power of the wind and there is no damage to our precious environment….!
we work in partnership with 2 local international charter companies to offer deep sea fishing.
the zanzibar and pemba fishing grounds are teeming with an abundance of wahoo, mahi mahi, barracuda, giant trevally, yellow fin tuna and of course the most wanted billfish.
the Z hotel has an affiliate company with whom they can arrange private sunset cruises for the ultimate romantic evening. sip champagne while watching a kaleidoscope of burning colours fill the sky until the sun dips into the ocean.
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RealPage's Chief Economist Greg Willett and RealPage's Director of Student Housing, Taylor Gunn, engage in a dynamic discussion examining Q3 performance across the student housing sector.
Although overall rent growth for U.S. Student Housing has compressed, the varied range across many universities and individual assets revealed who remains at the head of the class. Taylor Gunn, RealPage's Director of Student Housing, and Greg Willett provide an overview of Fall 2018 leasing results, highlighting the strongest and weakest performers.
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Taylor runs student housing analytics efforts for Axiometrics, a RealPage company. Gunn has helped the company drive further industry focus and market penetration through a specialization in student data quality and analysis. Through these efforts, she assists the research team in growing the survey and university data set, expanding the number of forecast universities and enhancing various product, data, and report features. Her passion for student housing has driven her to become an advocate for the industry, an in-demand student housing source for business and real estate media, and a regular presenter at industry and business conferences. Taylor is also a member of the ULI Student Housing Council.
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2 bedrooms – 2 bathrooms – spacious living room and kitchen/diner – pool and gardens – garage – excellent views – walk to Lake Vinuela
A very comfortable 2 bedroom villa on a small residential street surrounded by countryside and within a short walk of the shores of the lake and a bar/restaurant.
This beautiful villa by Lake Viñuela has been used as a holiday home by its current owners and as a successful holiday let for visitors to this delightful area of Andalucía.
There are other houses around, but it is neither overlooked nor does it look over other neighbouring houses – just lovely countryside and the magnificent Mount Maroma. Access is excellent with no dirt track and there is plenty of space to park a car outside, in addition to the gated off-street parking area and lock-up garage to the rear of the house.
A garden gate leads straight into simple, but beautiful, and mature gardens. Azahara means orange blossom and this garden is full of flowers of all types at different times of year! To the front, facing the views, is the majority of the garden area, with many mature hedges, shrubs and flowering plants. Central to the garden is the beautiful swimming pool (8 x 4m) and by the house, overlooking this area, is a spacious covered pergola and paved terrace area of 7 x 2m, ideal for outdoor dining and living. To the side is a pretty paved patio area (7 x 4m) catching the afternoon and evening sun, with access to the master bedroom, and a path leads around the house to the back, where the access to the garage can be found, and all the way around to the other side of the house.
From the pergola covered terrace, the front door leads straight into the spacious living room (7 x 3.75m) with plenty of natural light flooding in from three windows, and a fireplace with woodburner for the Winter months. To the right of this room is a door to the ample kitchen/dining room (6 x 3.25m) with windows to the side and front. The kitchen is fully fitted and there is plenty of space for a dining table and chairs.
Back in the living room, to the rear, an archway leads to a small distribution area of 2 x 1m. From here, to the left is bedroom 1, the guest double bedroom (4.25 x 3m including double fitted wardrobes). Straight ahead from the distribution area is the family bathroom (2 x 1.5m) beautifully tiled in marble-green tiles and with a bath and overhead shower. To the right is the master bedroom, with ensuite shower room immediately to the left, again beautifully tiled, this time in marble-blue tiles and a shower cubicle. This bedroom is 6 x 3m including double fitted wardrobes. This lovely room has double glass sliding doors out to the side patio area.
This is the perfect house to own if you wish for beauty, simplicity, comfort and a community nearby. It is walking distance from the lake, a restaurant and only a few minutes' drive from shops and other facilities, and within 20 minutes of the coast. It is also ideal to use to make a little bit of income on rentals, with a successful rental history.
Top features of Casa La Azahara:
– 95m2 house plus pool
– Plot of 495m2
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– Lovely gardens
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– Council tax (IBI) 620 Euros p.a.
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Hey everybody, this week we have a Blizzard in May… well at least the episode is very Blizzard focused as we discuss the recent finals of the Heroes of the Dorm that was aired on ESPN last Sunday. It spurs a conversation about the state and future of ESports in America, and how some people just don't share the love we have taken for it. Courtney decides to jump into some Heroes of the Storm this week, and goes head first into… dating Manga simulators on her tablet… she'll explain. Plus we talk Tap Hero, Evolve, Kinect Star Wars (eessh!), and this month's free Games with Gold entry, Castlestorm!
That and all the news goodness of the week, like where can I go now to pay for my free mods, and… Marilyn Manson is still making music?! That's awesome… and he's doing it on old Playstation discs? Even awesome-er! Oh, and Kevin has Hearthstone on the tablet AND the phone now, as if he needed any more.


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Aspen Welcomes Two More Years of X-Games
After eleven years of mustachioed skiers, snowboarders in leather pants, and enough energy drink to fill a shark tank, Aspen, Colorado, has not had enough of the X-Games. In fact, they just signed up for two more years of Winter X mayhem.
The Games have become a staple in Aspen. They bring world-class athletes, big-name corporate sponsors, and a slew of fans, which showcases Aspen's youthful side.
According to some locals, youth doesn't normally come to mind when people think of Aspen.
"A lot of people see Aspen as a chalet mountain town for folks with private jets and Land Rovers," said Andy Pappani, manager at Aspen's Escobar nightclub. "But the X-Games show that there's a young crowd here, and they know how to have a good time."
After several interviews, it was impossible to find a negative remark about the X-Games returning to Aspen. Business owners like Belly Up's George Michael Goldberg find the X crowd refreshing. "The town was in need of a youth movement and the Games brought it."
The influx of young people shifts the town's focus from Grey Goose martinis and fur coats to Jager Bombs and rail jams. Corporate sponsors like Oakley and Red Bull rent out bars for after-parties that energize Aspen's already flourishing nightlife.
"Celebrities sometimes show up at these parties. It's great because people get to interact with them in a more intimate setting than they would in a big city club," Pappani says.
So pack your bags and head to Aspen next January. The beer flows like wine, and the locals are happy to pour it.


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$1,176—$1,261 1—2 bed 2220 NE Bridgecreek Ave, Vancouver WA, 98664
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Commute to Downtown Vancouver
The rent at 2220 NE Bridgecreek Ave ranges from $1,176 for a one bedroom to a $1,261 two bedroom. Apartments in this building are about 8% less expensive than the Ogden average. This is a pet-friendly apartment.
This apartment is in the Ogden neighborhood in Vancouver.
2220 NE Bridgecreek Ave has a Walk Score of 35 out of 100. This location is a Car-Dependent neighborhood so most errands require a car.
Escape the chaos of the city, and retreat home to Sedona at Bridgecreek. Tucked away in the Ogden neighborhood of Vancouver, our location offers the best of both worlds. The convenience of shopping, entertainment, and easy freeway access is just moments away while a home oasis where the tranquility of nature greets you is waiting at your door. Nestled on eleven beautifully landscaped wooded acres with direct access to Burnt Bridge Creek nature trail, Sedona at Bridgecreek offers activities for everyone.
Enjoy an invigorating hike and bird watching in the adjacent nature preserve, a revitalizing dip in the sparkling pool, or a relaxing soak in the indoor spa. A convenient business center, Wi-Fi, and tanning are also available in the community clubhouse professionally staffed by Pinnacle.
At Sedona at Bridgecreek our goal is to lead the industry in delivering an exceptional customer experience; Sedona at Bridgecreek will not only satisfy your expectation, it will exceed them.
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"Fate/Grand Order" comes together with Sanrio to bring to you an adorable line of new acrylic keychains! This keychain features the character Gilgamesh. A great addition to any fan's collection. Collect them all today!
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Due to some scheduling conflicts, we bumped back this week's Turn On The Jets passing game breakdown. Instead of beating the dead horse on Geno Smith's four awful turnovers against the Tennessee Titans, we thought we'd dig up three positive plays the Jets could go back to against the Atlanta Falcons. Let's get to it…
Play 1 – 16 yard completion to Jeremy Kerley
The Jets come out in a standard two receiver, offset I-formation set, with Geno Smith under center…a rarity for when they throw the football.
After faking a handoff to the left, Smith rolls out to the right on a basic boot play. Jeremy Kerley runs a deep comeback at the top of the screen, Tommy Bohanon shoots to the flat and Santonio Holmes runs a backside drag route. Smith has three levels to choose from or can keep the football around the end.
Kerley runs a good route at the top and gains separation. Geno has a clear window to throw the football and delivers a strike for 16 yards.
This is about as basic of passing play as there is. This is one of the first plays usually installed in a high school playbook but that doesn't mean it isn't used frequently and effectively in the NFL. The Jets need to have more passing plays where Geno Smith starts under center, along with more plays that get him on the move and utilize play action. This will create more easy reads for him and give him bigger windows to throw the football into.
Play 2 – 25 yard completion to Kellen Winslow Jr.
The Jets come out in shotgun 4-wide with Kellen Winslow Jr. in the tight slot to the right. They run four verticals with Winslow as the primary target, who will bend his route into a skinny post due to the 2 high coverage Tennessee is showing.
Smith recognizes the coverage should leave Winslow open over the middle of the field. The 2 high safeties have deep halves responsibility in coverage, requiring the linebackers to drop on deep middle routes, which will leave an athletic tight end like Winslow a large area to work with. Smith pumps once to the outside to give Winslow an extra second to break behind the linebackers and then delivers the football accurately despite the pressure in his face.
Winslow breaks wide open and Smith hits him stride, allowing him to run after the catch and pick up a huge gain.
Smith has worked well down the seam to Winslow. If he doesn't suit up tomorrow night, Jeff Cumberland could run this route or the Jets could opt to use a slot receiver, like Jeremy Kerley. Smith showed very good coverage recognition here and four verticals is a simplistic play that can gain big chunks of yardage if executed properly.
Play 3 – 26 yard completion to Santonio Holmes
The Jets come out in shotgun, 3 wide with Santonio Holmes frontside at split end, Jeremy Kerley in the slot and Clyde Gates backside. They drop Smith 5 steps and have Holmes run a deep dig route, which is cleared out by a vertical route from Kerley. Gates runs a backside curl.
Smith again does a nice job of hanging in the pocket and waiting for the route to develop. He takes another big hit when releasing this pass, which forces a slightly inaccurate throw, but fortunately Holmes makes a terrific diving catch.
Smith has the arm strength to drive the football down the field for these type of routes. The Jets are going to miss Holmes' route running and playmaking ability on plays like this. I would guess that Stephen Hill could get a crack on this route, if he plays tomorrow night, but he must be precise with the depth of his cut and flatten his route appropriately across the middle. He will provide a nice sized target for Smith over the middle. This is a basic downfield route combination that gives Smith an easy read, so it would be a shame to scrap it just because Holmes is out.


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Dink is a game you can play while waiting for a court to become available. It is a replacement for boringly, uselessly staring, longingly from the wrong side of the fence, wishing that you were the lucky bastard actually playing tennis instead of waiting for tennis. Waiting stinks. You should play dink instead. There are a variety of ways in which this game can work, and it's up to you to get creative with it. Waiting at the courts is the same as waiting in line at the store or DMV; it's aggravating, and as a tennis player you do a lot of it. I propose filling the time with no-net-no-court-tennis — Dink! Besides, it's fun and there's no pressure. "Tell us more!" they plead. Okay, I will.
How to Play Dink:
It's pretty much exactly how it sounds. Step one: Find a sidewalk. Step Two: each player gets one concrete slab to function as his/her/your court. The dividing crack between the slabs is the "net", and the object is to keep "dinking" the ball back and forth until one of you misses or hits it out (Out is defined as anything not inside your concrete square). If you lose a point you move back a slab (now there is one full concrete slab separating the two courts). If your opponent loses the next point then you get to move back to the slab on which you started and your opponent has to move back a slab. Each consecutive miss results in more distance between players. He who gets three misses in a row loses (because he is pushed out – like a sumo wrestler out of the circle). Picture 6 slabs and players facing each other on the center two slabs to start. The object is to win enough points to be sole possessor of all 6 slabs.
You may play the game however you want. There are really no rules except the ones that you make up. For instance, you can play first to 3 points without moving squares at all. You can play with multiple players (doubles maybe?) on adjacent squares. You can even play so that the ball never hits the ground, volleys instead of dink. The purpose is to do something with your down time that is fun and that makes you into a better player. Most people think tennis is defined as rallying baseline to baseline. When they get onto a court they automatically position themselves 78 feet apart and stay there. I say that creativity is the key to self improvement. Get creative. Play Dink.


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