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Thank God for Louie Barletta.
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Loose, weird, gnarly, & sometimes tech. So sick. One of those skaters that always gets you hyped to go skate.
Never saw that hubba pic or knew he was on Sonic.
- June 13, 2011 at 4:32 AM
- Jurij Turnšek said...
best dude ever
- June 13, 2011 at 5:34 AM
The board box suitcase story is one of my favorite things ever.
- June 13, 2011 at 8:14 AM
- The Chez said...
"Man, that creep can roll" - The Dude
Watched him all throughout the years and he never ceases to amaze me. I feel Louie is one of the most underrated skaters ever. Not only can he roll on anything, he can do some of the most insane stuff ever. Bluntslide finger flips? No comply wallie grinds? Yup.
- June 13, 2011 at 12:11 PM
- Skately said...
Always been a fan of the approach he takes and the tricks he chooses. Dude's got an insanely deep bag of interesting/difficult tricks and always seems to be having fun doing them. The skate world could use a few more Louie Barletta's.
- June 13, 2011 at 1:17 PM
- ATM said...
Thanks, chops/
- June 13, 2011 at 3:49 PM
- dflip said...
Wow a Sonic ad, Just the other day I was searching for their "Pitch in" logo. Good stuff as always!
- June 13, 2011 at 4:37 PM
On of my all time faves. Maximum creativity + unmistakable unique style.
I've still got that Maple t-shirt he's rocking in the hurricane photo.
- June 13, 2011 at 5:29 PM
not afraid. of anything. especially opinions.
rubber lou is among my faves.
another one of those dudes who i could identify just by watching them push.
- June 15, 2011 at 8:51 PM
so much fun
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The 7 Most Insane Abandoned Places in Colorado
Everywhere you look in Denver there seems to be something new being built, but away from the city, Colorado is filled with relics from the past: from mills that inspire urban legends about lingering ghosts, to dark tunnels that lead to the unknown, these are the eight most insane abandoned places in Colorado.
Crystal Mill
The state is full of remnants from Colorado's mining-past, but this may be the most photogenic of all. Perched above the Crystal River, this mill was built in 1893 and operated as a powerhouse for the Sheep Mountain silver mine until 1917. Now it's a popular destination for anyone with a 4x4 (or good hiking shoes).
Titan 1 missile silo
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In the 1960s, six sites in Colorado were home to Titan missiles. Though most of those sites are now privately owned and inaccessible to the public, this one in a rural area on the Eastern plains has been a favorite of urban explorers (and high school kids with six-packs and spray paint) for years. But be warned: it's dark, and filled with standing water, missing floors, and probably a lot of asbestos.
Ludlow Massacre site
There are a lot of ghost towns in Colorado, but this one was the site of a little-known 1914 massacre where an estimated two dozen people (including children) were killed when the Colorado National Guard and the Colorado Fuel & Iron Company attacked the settlement of striking miners. A memorial now stands at the location of the tent colony where the attack happened, and many of the town's original structures still stand.
Great Western sugar beet mill
This massive factory has been vacant for almost four decades, sparking rumors about the property that include supposed ghost encounters and stories about satan-worshippers conducting rituals here. Whatever the truth may be, this place is definitely an eerie highlight of Longmont's landscape.
Theresa Mine
A lot of people would pay big for views like the ones from this gold mine, which last operated in 1961. A fire destroyed the original wooden structure in 1934, but it was rebuilt using metal that's now silently rusting away on this prime piece of property. You can get an up-close look at this and many other old mining sites in the area by hiking the Vindicator Valley Trail system.
Gold Camp Road tunnels
Colorado Springs
There were once nine of these rail tunnels cut into the hills in Colorado Springs, but many were closed as mining in the state declined. For a time, three were used for automobiles. Local legends tell of a school bus that was caught when one of the tunnels collapsed, and there are stories of children's screams being heard in the area. Now, only two tunnels remain, blocked by these spiked fences that would fit in nicely on the set of Game of Thrones.
Animas Forks
The people who once lived in this town located two miles above sea level had to deal with high winds, freezing temperatures, and massive amounts of snow, which forced residents to dig tunnels to get around. Despite these harsh conditions, nine of the original structures remain, making this one of the best preserved ghost towns in the state.
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Mary Etta Reid Butler, 87, of Milldale, Virginia, passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of August 3rd, 2018.
Known to most as Mrs. Butler if you came in through the front door and "GG" if you came in through the back door, Mary was known for her sharp wit and humor, giving out advice you didn't ask for but always needed, feeding you whether you were hungry or not, and making the best iced tea this side of the Blue Ridge.
Mary was born in Boyce, VA on October 15th, 1930, to Braxton and Ollie Reid. She married Norman Butler Sr. on July 11th, 1948. She worked as a housekeeper and caregiver in Warren and Clarke county for over 40 years, along with taking care of her children, grandchildren, great-granddaughter, and all the other people she adopted as soon as they walked in the door.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Norman Butler Sr. along with her sisters Francis "Pete" Carroll and Edna Bunting. She is survived by her sister Betty Stevenson; half-brother Brad Reid; three children; Linda Mann, Norman "Ted E" Butler Jr., and Kelly Stevens; two grandchildren, George Reid Collins and Mary Christopher; one great-granddaughter, Anna Christopher; and her two grand-cats, Boomer and Colonel Sanders, whom she liked to complain about but secretly snuck extra food when her daughter wasn't home.
The family will receive those who wish to join in a celebration of Mary's life at Maddox Funeral Home on Saturday, August 11th, 2018 from 1 to 3 PM. Memorial gifts may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork Street, #405, Winchester, VA 22601.


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Samsung and Apple are once again at war with the latest Samsung Galaxy S II advert openly mocking the Apple iPhone 4S and its avid fans
Samsung's recent spate of Apple-mocking advertisements has continued with the latest Galaxy S II ad poking fun at those queuing for Apple's latest products being 'Samsunged' by the Android handset's vast array of features.
The closest rival to the iPhone's mantel as the most popular handset on the market the Samsung Galaxy S II has sold well since launch last year with more than 5 million of the devices reported to have been shifted in Samsung's native Korea alone.
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Having targeted its Cupertino based rival on a number of occasions in recent months the Samsung Galaxy S II's turn-by-turn navigation features are touted as iPhone toppling credentials in the new ad that takes a swipe and the iPhone 4S's battery issues and iPhone 4 replicating form factor.
Making fun of those who queue throughout the night to be amongst the first to pick up the latest portable Apple gadget the new advert shows fanboys being 'Samsunged' by the supposedly superior potential of the dual-core, 8-megapixel camera boasting Android smartphone powerhouse.
Whilst the humorous and heavily mocking tone of the S II ad could be seen as nothing more than Samsung rearing the green eyed monster of jealousy it follows a Samsung Galaxy Tab advert that saw the Korean firm showcase its tablet in an almost identical manner to previous Apple iPad ads, going so far as to feature the same actress.
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Yesterday was the Titular Feast of the Society of Jesus. 'The most Holy Name of Jesus'. The Jesuit 'mother-church' in Rome is the Church of the Gesu. Originally here in Manchester the founding fathers of the mission wished to call our church the Gesu – but the bishop of Salford, Bishop Turner, rightly intervened and said it would sound a bit weird. We have to remember that in 1870's Catholicism was only just re-emerging into British public life and there was an acute sensibility to how we would be re-established. So following his advice, the Gesu became the Holy Name. Yesterday Pope Francis celebrated the feast of the Holy Name with Jesuits in the Gesu. It was a great occasion – and a double celebration of the Holy Name and the canonisation of the Jesuit Peter Faber.
In his homily, Pope Francis praised Faber's "restlessness" to his brother Jesuits: "This is the restlessness that Peter Faber had, a man of great dreams." He was, said the Pope, a "modest man, sensitive, with a deep inner life and endowed with the gift of making friends with people of all kinds…… However, he was also a restless spirit, indecisive, never satisfied…He was a man of great desires, and he took charge of his desires, recognized them….. An authentic faith always implies a deep desire to change the world. Here's the question we must ask ourselves: Do we also have great vision and momentum? Are we too bold? Do our dreams aim high? Does our zeal devour us (cf. Ps 69.10) or are we mediocre and are satisfied?"
At the end of mass a gift (seen on the right) was presented to Pope Francis by the postulator of the cause of St. Peter Faber, Father Anton Witwer, SJ, and the Vice-Postulator Father Marc Lindeijer, SJ. It is a facsimile of the Final Vows of St. Peter Faber in 1541. Final Vows represent the full incorporation of a man into the Society of Jesus – often taking place 20 or so years after you entered as a novice. Every Jesuit takes simple and perpetual vows after two years in the Novitiate. One way of looking at it that at First Vows, you accept the Society; at Final Vows, the Society accepts you, "for better or worse." Final Vows included a Fourth Vow of obedience to the Pope – to be available to be sent anywhere on Mission. At end of the final vow mass – the now fully professed Jesuit will take 5 Private Vows in the Sacristy – surrounded by his fellow Jesuits. These vows show how well St. Ignatius understood human nature and are described very well by James Martin – First, there is a vow never to change anything in the Jesuit Constitutions about poverty–unless to make it "more strict." Second, a vow never to "strive or ambition" for any dignity in the church, like becoming a bishop. Third, never to "strive or ambition" for any high office in the Jesuits. Fourth, if we find out that someone is striving for these things, we are to "communicate his name" to the Society. (A friend calls this the vow to rat out someone, but it's another indication of how much Ignatius wanted to eliminate ambition, as far as possible, from the Jesuits.) Finally, we take a vow that, if we are somehow made bishop, we will still listen to the superior general.


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With the Great Smoky Mountains National Park opening up tomorrow, it's time to show solidarity with park employees and park partners!
The hike will travel along the Bradley Fork and Chasteen Creek Trails to marvel at the changing leaves, late fall flowers, and a tumbling waterfall.
On Thursday, October 17th hiking expert, author of several outdoor publications, GSMA board member and Friend of the Smokies volunteer Danny Bernstein will lead this 7-mile out and back hike. The hike is moderate in difficulty with a total ascent of 1,200 feet and partially follows an old roadbed beside the creek. After the downhill return, participants can get an early jump on their holiday shopping at the Oconaluftee Visitor Center. Please plan to visit the store.
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Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 1... new scenes revealed. *SPOILERS
Andye asked for it!!!! She's got it...
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I think I may have nearly peed my pants when I watched these haha. This movie looks AMAZING!!! I already know it's going to be my fav in the series. Well, part 2 will be. But Oh My Dumbledore will this be spectacular! Did you see the Ron/Harry fight clip? I nearly jumped out of my seat with excitement. Ron-Anguish feeds my soul, but I love him, I truly do. It's just so intensely AWESOME!ReplyDelete
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List Highlights Hottest Tech Startups Impacting the IT Channel, Technology Industry
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA - July 21, 2014 - Stealth security company, vArmour, announced today it has been recognized as one of 2014's hottest emerging technology vendors by CRN, the top news source for solution providers and the IT channel. The annual Emerging Vendors list identifies up-and-coming technology vendors that have introduced innovative new products, creating opportunities for channel partners in North America to create high-margin, cutting-edge solutions for their customers.
With the rise of sophisticated cyber crime and breaches in the data center reaching record levels (54% of attacks involve compromised servers*), the enterprise is demanding a solution that provides stronger visibility and control of its greatest asset: its data. As massive, growing amounts of data continue to be distributed on a global scale, security solutions need to move beyond servers and networks, a problem vArmour's security technology is directly addressing.
"Solution providers are always on the hunt for the next big technology trend so that they can bring new solutions to their customers before they even know they need them. These vendors are on the forefront of IT innovation and are offering products and services that channel partners can use to stay ahead of the competition," said Robert Faletra, CEO of The Channel Company, publisher of CRN. "We congratulate 2014's Emerging Vendors for creating the next wave of technology that will drive the IT industry forward and for opening the door to new, unique solutions from the IT channel."
"So much industry innovation has been focused on the emerging and persistent threats outside of the data center or enterprise network," said CEO Tim Eades, "In today's post-mobile, post-cloud, and post-virtualization world, there is still significant work to be done to address data threats that have already infiltrated and live inside enterprise networks. Through our global channel partner programs and our commitment to be a 100% channel driven company, vArmour is solving these issues head on with channel partners by working together to protect the data defined perimeter for the enterprise."
Companies included in CRN's 2014 Emerging Vendors list were founded in 2008 or later and are actively working with channel partners in North America. The list, along with information about each vendor, will be published in CRN's August 2014 issue and will also be available online at www.crn.com.
About vArmour Based in Mountain View, Calif., vArmour is a stealth security company focused on securing the data-defined perimeter of enterprises. The company has raised $6 million in Series A funding led by Highland Capital Partners. Executives from NetScreen, Juniper Networks, Silver Tail Systems, Citrix, Riverbed and IBM lead the company, which will launch later in 2014. Learn more at www.varmour.com.
About The Channel Company
The Channel Company is the channel community's trusted authority for growth and innovation, with established brands including CRN, XChange Events, IPED, and SharedVue. For more than three decades, we have leveraged our proven and leading-edge platforms to deliver prescriptive sales and marketing solutions for the technology channel. The Channel Company provides Communication, Recruitment, Engagement, Enablement, Demand Generation and Intelligence services to drive technology partnerships. Learn more at www.thechannelcompany.com.
About vArmour
vArmour, the data center and cloud security company, delivers software-based segmentation and microsegmentation to protect critical applications and workloads with the industry's first distributed security system. Based in Mountain View, CA, the company was founded in 2011 and is backed by top investors including Highland Capital Partners, Menlo Ventures, Columbus Nova Technology Partners, Work-Bench Ventures, Allegis Capital, Redline Capital, and Telstra. The vArmour DSS Distributed Security System is deployed across the world's largest banks, telecom service providers, government agencies, healthcare providers, and retailers. Partnering with companies including AWS, Cisco and HPE, vArmour builds security into modern infrastructures with a simple and scalable approach that drives unparalleled agility and operational efficiency. Learn more at www.varmour.com
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Telescope: China | Ma Qingyun
Ma Qingyun, considered to be one of the most influential designers and architects in the world, presents new sculptures at Telescope of pink neon entitled Lite-urbanism. Ma suggests a new urbanism by reducing form and function to simple calligraphic lines in the fragile light of neon. These works, "whimsical" yet "alien," are based on Ma's un-built architectural projects. Perhaps it is fitting that this work is based on ideas for buildings and not the buildings themselves, as impermanence is extremely important in Ma's philosophy and in Chinese culture in general. Ma states that Confucius basically said, "It's gone. It's gone," that all in life is impermanent and that life itself is a flow, in flux, you cannot hold onto anything. Architecture is based on strength and long-term stability, but in Eastern thought it is understood that 'everything' changes. The west is obsessed with preservation of all they have built, while the east allows for decay and ultimately replacement. Ma asks the question, should we consider "temporary buildings instead of eternal monuments?" For Ma to move from massive city planning and large scale building projects to Telescope, a small non profit art space in an old massage parlor in Cao Chang Di, and from powerful architectural materials to fragile tubes of glass filled with pink ether is a testament to his basic creative philosophy. Ma states, "In the end, for me, architecture is not about buildings, it is actually about creating everything, that environment can be anything or everything; a conversation even," or an ephemeral line of glass in space.
In Telescope, Ma has installed several one-foot square aluminum box neon signs. They are small in scale, the lights are fragile and thin, but their hot pink glow dominates the room from floor to ceiling and fills the air. They are abstract, adaptable, and have the power of "swiftness" states Ma. Stepping into the room it is easy to lose your breath and sense of place and time as you are suddenly enveloped in pink light. The sensation is profound, mysterious, and indescribable. It has the strange allure of a siren, a beauty that is irresistible, but alien and possibly dangerous. This is a new place where identities are challenged and boundaries and traditions are broken. A place where you don't know what comes next? Lite urbanism represents a new city, one that can be turned on and off as needed, adapts swiftly to the changing needs and desires of the city. It is a new non-substantial, non-obstructive, yet pervasive city. Lite Urbanism at Telescope is just the beginning to Ma's vision of the future, to make an entire city of these lights. "A city of never built projects, a space of ever flowing energy, whenever, wherever and however," proclaims Ma. Lite urbanism sprawl is headed your way.


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So get on board, this is one moment for all groups in the UK who care for the plight of Romanian animals to pull together and target the Romanian Embassy and Consulates. So, bring your banners, your adopted furry friends from Romania, your whistles and Posters.
For one great moment in history, let the roar of the Great Nations of Britain come together in London on 26th May 2011, and together we will tell Romania once and for all, that the people of Great Britain are no longer willing to stand by and let the animals in Romania suffer.
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Daley Blind who plays for Manchester United says Zlatan Ibrahimovic is a player that makes everything better.
Ibrahimovic sustained a cruciate ligament injury last season, that ended his United career.
However, he still trains at the club and could sign a contract, which excites Blind.
"He would again be another big signing," Blind told NBC Sports. "Last year he gave a big boost to the team.
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Donkey or Horse? War or Peace?
The Bible has two stories of Jesus arriving in the ancient city of Jerusalem but mounted on different animals. In the first story (John 12:12-16), the Gospel writer John, speaks of Jesus riding a donkey as he is acclaimed by crowds of local people who toss their garments on the pavement and cut down palm branches to wave in exuberant celebration – the royal prince of peace has arrived. The donkey was long seen as the animal depicting peace (Zechariah 9:9-10). The Prince seeks not to take the city by force; those present are free to declare their allegiance to him or else to ignore him.
In the second story (Revelation 19:11-21), the same writer, John prophesies that Jesus will return a second time to the city, but this time mounted on a white horse – the steed of a conquering king. At this
appearance there will be no choice about whether one should or should not bow the knee in homage to him. We are told, "that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow, … and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord [King]" (Philippians 2:10-11).
The choice we make in response to his coming in peace will determine the outcome of our eternity following his second coming. It will be either heaven or hell. Choose wisely.
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Ford McKinney leads a charmed life: he's a young doctor possessing good looks, good breeding, and money. He comes from an old Savannah family where his parents, attentive to his future, focus their energies on finding their son--their golden boy--a girl to marry. But how charmed is this life when Ford's own heart suspects that he is not meant to spend his life with a woman? His suspicions are confirmed when he meets Dan Crell.
Dan is a quiet man with a great voice.… (more)
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Welcome to Station Hollywood. The permanent junction for the moving train of images. Its all about Movies, Myths built around them, the stories, the facts and all things unsaid.
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Happy birthday to Rajesh Roshan.
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Poornima, Arundhuti Homechoudhury and others stormed Zee Bangla Dadagiri Program.
Poornima, Arundhuti Homechoudhury and others stormed Zee Bangla Dadagiri Program.
Singers Poornima, Arundhuti Home Choudhury, Parama Banerjee and others stormed Mithun Chakravarty's Zee Bangla Dadagiri Program.
Parama Banerjee sang the song "tumi je esechile" in the film Bhuter Bhabiswat. She sang the song in the style of the Kanan Debi. She said that during childhood she was born in a very conservative family. She was not allowed to see hindi films. She became fan of Mithun Chakravarty at the time when the films Disco Dancer, Dance Dance were released.
Mithun asked singer Poornima who was called Sushma Shreshth to sing her superhit song "tera mujshe hai pehle yeh nata koi" in the film Aa Gale lag Jaa. She sang the song in style. When she was asked about what she was doing at the present moment she said that she was singing in Bhojpuri films.
A film clipping of rabindrasangeet of Arundhuti Home Choudhury was shown where she sang a song with Babul Supriyo. Anindya Chatterjee of the band Chandrabindu also came in the show. He sang one of his songs from his recent albums.
Mithun Chakravarty anchored the program in style.
Friday, May 18, 2012
Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor were excellent in the film Andaz.
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Thursday, May 17, 2012
Singer Sidhu and actress Locket Chatterjee stormed Zee Bangla Mirakkel Awesomesala Program.
Minister Bratyo Basu stormed Zee Bangla Mirakkel Awesomesala Program.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Happy birthday to dancing queen Madhuri Dixit.
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Friday, May 11, 2012
Famke Jannson was brilliant in Deep Rising.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Jennifer Lopez was outstanding in Anaconda.
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Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Saffron Burrows was excellent in Deep Blue Sea.
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Sweet actress Moushumi Chatterjee stormed Zee Bangla Mirakkel Awesomesala program.
Monday, May 7, 2012
Happy birthday to Manna Dey.
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Sunday, May 6, 2012
Superstar Mithun Chakravarty brought the team of Elar Char Odyay in Zee Bangla Dadagiri Program.
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Thursday, May 3, 2012
Anaconda 3: Offspring had terrified everyone.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Happy birthday to Pooja Bedi.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
MP Satabdi Roy stormed Zee Bangla Mirakkel Program.
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Seeks to Add More Attractions for Travellers in 2014
Less than a year since its launch in May 2013, Emirates YOO (www.emiratesyoo.com), the first interactive online travel resource by Kuoni Group, has quadrupled its inventory offering and is now looking to add flights and car rentals to its growing portfolio in the coming months. In addition, the company is developing a mobile / tablet app for customers to download and easily book / manage their holidays that will be launched next month.
Giving details of its exceptional progress, Girma Wossenseged, Managing Director and the real architect behind the innovative tool said, "Emirates YOO is an online booking website for the UAE and literally puts the emirates at your fingertips. At the moment, we offer 244 hotels, tours and activities, packaged holidays and airport to hotel transfers. We expanded our inventory by tapping into different distribution channels. Most importantly it allows travellers to get inside scoop about local attractions, hotels, shops, restaurants, last-minute deals and promotions from a team of gurus collectively called 'Local Experts'. They enjoy sharing their experiences through their blogs as they go around exploring and discovering those hidden treasures".
Being a true hotelier with over 25 years of experience, Girma specializes in e-commerce and has positioned many branded and independent hotels. He said, "Internet's impact on business has been profound.Like everything else the changes in how people consume travel services have been radical. Ultimately, it is all about growing travel trade online".
Between May and July 2013 Emirates YOO saw an increase of over 100% in hotel bookings. Girma stressed, "Since the launch, our daily unique visitors have increased by 200%. The site's current top excursion is Burj Khalifa. Extremely popular are also Dubai stopover packages."
Both online and social media advertising have played an instrumental role in optimizing the site. Girma said, "We have presence across major social media platforms such as Twitter, Google Plus, Linkedin, Pintrest and Facebook. We utilise Google Adwords and Facebook adwords on a daily basis. The fans of Emirates YOO compete by taking Selfies of themselves against a landmark in Dubai and post on Pinterest and Facebook. Equally significant are videos of testimonials, experiences and destinations on Youtube, images of destinations on Pinterest, regular posts, polls and competitions on monthly basis on Facebook (To be extended onto Google +). In addition, the blog content is amplified using the posts on Facebook.
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A little about what some of what I like to do.
I am an amateur designer in a few areas. One of which is this very web site.
I have a background in electronics, auto mechanics, and computers. I learned electronics in high school and the United States Air Force repairing radios and radars on Lockheed spy planes.
I tend towards macro photos and an occasional landscape. But I am open to trying new things.
Most of my diving has been in the Northwest. But I have done some warm water diving.
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Weather Station… Installed
This took a little longer than I expected, but there is a very good reason. While I was researching the next step in coding for this adventure, I stumbled upon a very interesting piece of software. The software is called Home Assistant. I'll get into deeper detail about it and what I am doing with […]
Book Review – A Space Traveler's Guide to the Solar System
A Space Traveler's Guide to the Solar System by Mark Thompson I first heard about this book reading Ars Technicia. It really piqued my interest and I immediately found it and downloaded it. The book is written as a travel guide with a section for each of the planets, and Pluto. I was happy you […]
Book Review – Intro
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Pi Zero Weather Station
Ok, this is what has happened so far. I realized that I had soldered the 90 degree pins in backward. They worked, but the labeling on the connector to the breadboard would be wrong. I'm sure that little thing would slowly drive me insane, so I elected to fix it. I had a heck of […]
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I'll be honest. I didn't begin my writing career as a fully-formed, or even as a particularly experienced, copywriter. I knew I could write, but I had no idea if I'd be able to cut it as someone who writes to sell.
So all I could do was throw myself in, and learn. I studied every example of sales copy I could find, from blurbs written on the sides of sauce bottles to full-on brochures. I took on advice from the experts, including my favourite book on the subject, 'Scientific Advertising', written way back in the 1920s but still extremely relevant.
Almost a year later, I've learned that the most important aspect of good copywriting is actually listening. After all, I have to understand the message myself if I'm going to write about it, and I also need to understand the general tone and language naturally used by my client, so I can make their copy consistent with them and their business.
If you're looking to write some compelling copy for yourself (or anyone else for that matter!) here are a few more of the lessons I've learned along the copywriting way.
Start with the benefits, then work back
The principles of good sales copy aren't too dissimilar from those of writing a good novel, if you think about it. Why? Well, readers are only willing to understand character history and background setting after they've read a thrilling opening scene that's grabbed their attention.
And so it goes with good copy. Begin with a snappy headline that draws people in, then explain the end result of using your product or service. Are you saving people time or money, are you helping them manage their lives more effectively? Start with that, then you'll find people will happily read more about you and your business - during which you'll explain just how different you are from your competition!
Don't worry too much about SEO
There's so much advice on SEO – search engine optimisation – that it can make your head spin. The more I learn about SEO, the more I believe that as long as you update your website regularly with authentic-sounding, flowing words that really reflect you and your business, you've got the best chance of success.
Of course, I always ask copywriting clients to let me know the most searched for industry keywords, and then I do my best to naturally incorporate them. I just don't think SEO is the holy grail of good copy, or good marketing.
Be shortly succinct
I have a natural tendency to write long, rambly sentences (I'm a novelist at heart!), but sales copy needs a completely different approach. Actual copywriting experience, plus a journalism course I took recently, has taught me that broken-up paragraphs and short sentences work best when you're writing to grab attention. Just like this!
It's all about context, really. Even if you actually like reading long blocks of text, as I generally do, your mind isn't geared up to read them in a brochure or a leaflet. This means most people will switch off pretty quickly if they have to concentrate for too long.
Consider using a writer who doesn't already know your business inside out
Some of the best copy I've written has been for businesses I didn't already understand. I was nervous about doing this at first, but I soon discovered that it actually put me in the very best position. I could easily explain the company to people who also might not have understood it.
If you're writing your own copy, make sure you explain any jargon and don't baffle readers with industry-insider references they might find intimidating.
As with any copy worth its salt, there has to be a call to action at the end! So…can I write anything for you? I'm always happy to talk about new projects, so feel free to get in touch for a friendly chat.


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This week at Catch the Bug with Bugaboo Stamps we have another fun and exciting challenge! We want you to use three things in a row on the BINGO board found HERE on your cards and paper crafting projects! Then add them to the challenge entries at Catch the Bug for a chance to win a fun and fab prize! Good Luck!
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After a destructive weekend, all the snow from Winter Storm Jonas is now plowed to the periphery of streets across the Eastern seaboard. The accumulation snarled traffic from Washington, DC to Boston—but all that could have been a lot worse if not for the small armies of salt trucks glazing the roads with brine in advance of the storm.
If you live in a northerly spot, those plows and salt trucks are familiar. But snow removal has actually undergone something of a renaissance in the past decade—and the future is brine. Applied before the first patina of flakes, a mixture of salt, water, and chemical agents keeps snow from sticking to the road. Some of the best brines, it turns out, are made from byproducts left over from industrial food processes.
Washington DC uses beet juice. So does New Jersey. In the past, the Garden State also used pickle juice. Argentina uses wine byproducts. And when the meteorologist predicts snow in Wisconsin, Polk County sprays the roads with cheese brine. "The dairy gives us that for free, and we will go through 30,000 to 65,000 gallons a year," says Moe Norby, technical support director for Polk County's highway department. The best water comes from provolone, because it has high salt content. Mixed with chemical additives, the cheese brine goes down before the storm and keeps the snow from freezing to the road. The arrangement is win-win. The dairy gets free waste processing, and the county gets a cheap spray that keeps its roads ice-free down to -23˚F.
But not every snow-laden county has a local cheese factory. "Really when you start getting into how you treat road surfaces, the major cost is transportation. Getting whatever you are going to use to you," says Bret Hodne, public works director for West Des Moines, Iowa. In the 1990s, Hodne was one of the salt brine pioneers.
Hodne and a few other public works managers around the Midwest started mixing salt and water together to kickstart the melting process. Salt lowers the freezing temperature of ice, but it has to be wet for the chemical reaction to take place. Putting dry salt down—which remains the practice in many places—means you have to wait for a little bit of premelting. "Now we had a tool to use ahead of an event to prevent snow and ice from bonding to the pavement, so it was easier to plow," he says. "That changed the way the industry was looking at how to handle winter events."
He and other amateur winter chemists tried out all sorts of new concoctions. Calcium chloride was one of the first additives. "It's hydroscopic, and has been used for a long time to control dust on country roads," says Hodne. That hydroscopic property help the salt brine last longer. They moved on to other chemicals that do the same general job, but pose less environmental damage. During a storm, Hodne and his drivers use sensors to measure pavement temperature, surface friction, and other properties to calibrate their brining and plowing.
"The first time I saw any type of food byproduct in a brine was at an American Snow Conference in 1996," says Hodne. He initially thought it was crazy, but eventually realized that northern Europeans had been using syrups and molasses for years. Unlike the brines that marinate US roads, the Swedes, Norgwegians, and Germans grind sugar beets into dry rubs.
Food byproducts serve multiple roles in the brine. Not all of them have inherent salt content, like Wisconsin's provolone bath. Some of them are sugar-heavy, like the molasses-enhanced brine the Massachussetts county of Lexington used to prep its roads for Winter Storm Jonas. "What you do is spray it directly on the roads, and the water evaporates and you're left with the salt solid, magnesium, and molasses," says public works superintendent Marc Valenti. The sugars in the molassses lower the freezing temperature, and they also help the salt and magnesium stick to the road.
And there's no perfect mixture. "Whenever you look at putting a liquid product on the road, you have to know how the storm is going to come in," says Hodne. If the forecast calls for rain before snow, there's no use in brining at all. If the storm is cold, but not too cold, Hodne says he opts for straight up salt and water, no sugars or additives necessary, because the snow isn't likely to stick to the roads anyway. Colder, icier conditions call for food and chemical additives.
Which seems like a lot of work when much of the country sits right alongside what appears to be a huge, natural source of brine: the ocean. So why don't cities like Boston, Baltimore, and New York just pump the stuff straight through hydrants? Salt content in the ocean isn't the optimum, and if public works puts it down prior to a storm, it could actually cause advance freezing. "The optimum brine for treating roadways is about 23.31 percent salt," says Valenti. Ocean water is about 3.5 percent salt. And I'm pretty sure it's around 5 percent sharks, and nobody wants to deal with sharks and big piles of melting snow.
1UPDATE: Correction 1/27/16 1:36 PM ET Original stated as 23.5 percent. Too much salt content makes the brine less effective at de-icing.


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Consider this a window to my ideals and sentiments. These writings are created from a curious, inquisitive nature that opens the realm of introspection, of contemplation, of critical analysis and thinking.
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Tuesday 11 September, 2007 - 13:42
A Case for Open Source
It is a well known fact that civil society organisations are finding it difficult to take advantage of the benefits that information communication technologies (ICTs) provide due to cost and lack of appropriate support. Without resources or capacity to understand the fast developments in the ICT field, many possibly beneficial and cost saving technologies are not understood.
Therefore, even Free Libre and Open Source Software (FLOSS) has become a buzz word instead of an opportunity for many organisations. Unfortunately, this means that civil society organisations that play a pivotal role in shaping communities do not gain access to ICT tools important in helping them achieve their mission.
Technology Capacity Building Project
To address these and other important issues, Ungana-Afrika, a non-profit organisation addressing the existing ICT capacity crisis within the development sector, implemented a technology capacity-building and support project for community radio stations in Mpumalanga. The primary aim of the project, supported by the Open Society Foundation of South Africa (OSF-SA), was to help community radio stations to integrate ICTs in their daily operations by developing technology plans, promote new ICT tools for revenue generation, building eReadiness, and provide ICT training for staff and volunteers of the stations. During the course of this project, FLOSS was identified as an important software application necessary for administrative and broadcasting purposes.
In order to ensure buy-in and pro-active interest toward FLOSS, Ungana-Afrika followed a process that transferred as much knowledge and skills as possible to the community radio stations. The first step in the process was to build awareness and understanding of basic technology concepts before introducing the idea of FLOSS. The second step was to expose participants to the benefits of FLOSS applications.
Ungana-Afrika initially chose a few staff members to use and test these applications. This was an important step and generated excitement around the software tools even for the people who were intimidated at first. Once the buy-in was secured, the next step involved station-wide installation and training.
To address different levels of staff competencies, our consultant trained staff members conducted regular one-on-one follow-up meetings. Those who adapted easily to applications were then encouraged to train others to stimulate transfer of skills internally. Eventually on-site support was scaled down and a majority of the support was given virtually.
This process made it easier for community radio stations to adopt FLOSS and share applications in their communities and within the sector. Furthermore, people within stations began to understand the importance of having legal software and that they have options in selecting software that meet their needs.
Various FLOSS applications adopted by the stations were:
OpenOffice (Office Applications)
Turbo Cash (Accounting Package)
Mozilla Thunderbird (e-mail client)
Mozilla Firefox (Internet browser)
E-Base (CRM application)
Audacity (production software)
Closing Comments
What Ungana-Afrika learned during the course of the project was that people without basic computer skills easily adapted to FLOSS applications, especially when support was available. In order to get full participation from all station members it is important to have internal leadership championing the process and development. Unfortunately, some people tend to be reserved with external support providers at first. This is understandable as some of the stations mentioned that they normally do not receive quality services from consultants despite the high fees they often are required to pay. Lastly, it should be understood that language is an important factor during new interventions. Without being able to communicate in local languages, it is more difficult to provide support at the grassroots level.
In this particular project, community radio stations were able to start using FLOSS with focused support and follow-up. We feel that to achieve larger scale FLOSS success, practitioners and organisations in the ICT for Development field need to create more awareness. We need to contribute to the stability of FLOSS applications to reduce the requirement for heavy support. We need to mobilise computer vendors to give civil society organisations the option to purchase new computers with FLOSS applications, as more FLOSS service providers willing to work with civil society.
Lastly, the FLOSS movement needs donor support not only to develop FLOSS, but also to ensure it is well integrated in civil society and SMEs.
- Tshepo Sebata Thlaku is a Programme Manager (Regional eRiding) for Ungana-Afrika.


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Police have a hard job, which most would not prefer. Police have a difficult and time-consuming day. The deal with a lot, from drunk people to people that are high. There are several divisions of the police department. Most police officers feel they have a duty to serve to their city and or country. Police have a lot they have to do in one day. An officer has several tasks to accomplish in one day of work. To start the day they get in their car and start to patrol. Then if they get radioed or a call from a fellow officer they must report to the calls location.
Then they return to their patrol, during their patrol if they see something out of the ordinary or suspicious they will more than likely check it out and report it. Police really do have a lot to fit into one day. Some of the people that they run into are crazy. Many people that an officer will run into or have a confrontation with, are not first offenders, many are repeat offenders. Officers can have run-ins with people for many reasons, they could be on a call, or just because they saw them do something suspicions or out of the ordinary.
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Officers could run into many types of people, like; drunken, high, mentally sick, or just plain out weird. The most common would most likely be drunken people. There are many divisions in a police force. There are divisions for street patrol, homicide, bomb squad, swat, auto theft, missing persons, dive teams, helicopter, motorcycle, bike, mounted patrol, vice, narcotics, juvenile, community, relations, k-9, internal affairs, burglary, ADR, Support, dispatchers. But, most stations only have patrol, detectives, dispatchers, homicide, and access to a bomb squad.
The bigger metropolitan areas have all of the divisions, such as New York or Washington. There are a lot of divisions for one department, depending on the area. Most police feel they have a duty to serve to their city and or country. Most veteran officers have had some military experience, but it is not necessary. It is better for an officer to think of the job as a duty, instead of just a job. It makes them care more about the job and getting it done. Most officers have a duty to serve.


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Ann Widdecombe drops in on her Olveston portrait
A PAINTING of Ann Widdecombe created to promote Thornbury Arts Festival and the Severn Vale Arts Trail received a seal of approval from the former Shadow Home Secretary herself.
A PAINTING of Ann Widdecombe created to promote Thornbury Arts Festival and the Severn Vale Arts Trail received a seal of approval from the former Shadow Home Secretary herself.
Miss Widdecombe dropped by to see the portrait in Olveston before going on to officially launch the festival.
The painting was the work of village artist and art trail participant Angus Macaskill, who creates pictures when inspired by the latest news and then displays them on the gates of his Churchill House home for passers-by to see.
His image of Miss Widdecombe was based on an appearance on the BBC's Question Time programme and also featured its presenter David Dimbleby.
When told about the painting, Miss Widdecombe was keen to see it so stopped off to meet Mr Macaskill ahead of her appointment in Thornbury.
She said the picture was "very amusing" and happily posed alongside it. She also said Olveston looked a lovely place in which to live.
The festival's special guest, who became one of the most popular contestants on Strictly Come Dancing, then went on to the Armstrong Hall to give a talk about her life within and outside politics, before answering questions from the audience.
Other highlights of the nine-day festival included comedy drama from the Reduced Shakespeare Company, concerts by folk singer Cara Dillon and the electric string band Stringfever, as well as a talk on genetics by leading scientist Professor Robert Winston.
Lord Winston also visited the Castle School earlier on the day of his visit to talk to students.
The festival committee said comments received from those attending events had indicated it was one of the best ever and a big success.


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The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution Review:
I love chemical exfoliation. It truly has been a skincare routine game changer for me (I even rarely do physical exfoliation previously). This step has helped to even my skin tone, tackle pimples and pigmentation, gives a brighter complexion and smoother skin.
After discovering the wonderful world of chemical exfoliation, I began searching for more to try. I already have an AHA treatment in my routine, so I wanted to add in an exfoliating toner to be used in rotation with the treatment. And of course, I could not help but seeing people raving about The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution almost everywhere on Instagram. With the very affordable price tag, big size and low pH formula, of course I was so intrigued to give it go!
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"Glycolic Acid is an alpha hydroxyl acid that exfoliates the skin. This 7% toning solution offers mild exfoliation for improved skin radiance and visible clarity. The formula also improves the appearance of skin texture with continued use.
This formula contains a studied Tasmanian Pepperberry derivative to help reduce irritation associated with acid use. This derivative is of plant origin and varies in color seasonally and this color variation may be apparent in the formula from time to time. The formula is further supported with inclusion of ginseng root and aloe vera for both visible radiance and soothing benefits."
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4. Don't forget to wear sunscreen as AHA increases skin's sensitivity to the sun.
My Skin Type: Normal/ Dry skin
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution Review:
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution comes in a big 240ml clear plastic bottle with a white metal twist cap. There is a transparent nozzle cap included in the box that you can switch to for easier product dispensing.
The solution itself is watery, clear with an orange tint (but is clear when dispensed on cotton pad), and has a mild sweet smell. Its scent is quite similar to The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution.
Prior to using this, I was already using the cult favorite Pixi Glow Tonic, but I was not impressed by the product at all. It felt too mild for me and I hardly saw any results, plus I was not too fond of the strong perfumey scent of it. So I was really hoping that The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution would give me the results that I wanted.
This exfoliating toner feels gentle on the skin and only stings when there is an open wound (popping pimples is my weakness). I find the scent quite pleasant as it is pretty mild and smells naturally sweet, not the artificial sweet kind of way.
I find that if I pour too much product on the cotton pad, my skin would remain tacky for quite a while. Therefore I try not to be too generous when dispensing it (I know it is hard not to because of the big bottle!), and I find it works just as good, only that it won't leave my skin too tacky.
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I am happy I decided to give this product a try. I will definitely repurchase once I have run out (which will take a long time due to its huge bottle!).
I would recommend The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution to those who are looking for gentle yet effective exfoliating toner while not breaking the bank.
I feel all skin types would benefit from using this, as AHA helps to tackle a lot of skin concerns. It may be a bit strong if you are new to chemical exfoliation so I would suggest to start off slow, perhaps using only a few times per week at first and slowly build up.
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REC'D MP3: Oberhofer - "Away Frm U" / "Should've Taken Acid With You" (Neon Indian Cover)
I saw 26 bands at CMJ this year, and I saw one of those bands four times in thirty-six hours. I followed them around New York City because I felt like I had no choice; they got better every time I saw them play. I felt like missing one of their shows, even one, would be a mistake. They played twelve shows and I went to one-third. Sometimes I think I should have tried to go to more. This band is called Oberhofer and they are a force to be reckoned with.
Recorded, it is the bedroom project of its frontman and namesake, NYU music composition student and Tacoma, Washington native Brad Oberhofer, who is twenty years old and plays all the instruments himself. Live, he has three other ridiculously talented musicians to back him up. Oberhofer plays the guitar with absolutely no regard for any kind of convention or tradition, his singing voice is perfect in that it is so imperfect, and he's really fond of lots of wordless melismas and whistling and yelping, and somehow everything adds together and piles up into the most straightforward and emotional and timeless pop music I have heard in a long, long time.
Oberhofer's best song is called "Away Frm U" and you would be well advised to listen to it right now. It sounds like this.
DOWNLOAD: Oberhofer - Away Frm U
His latest offering is a cover of Neon Indian's hazily nostalgic chillwave anthem "Should've Taken Acid With You." For Neon Indian's Alan Palermo, not taking acid with this onetime lover was a bad idea he probably thinks about once in a while with a shake of the head and a dismissive "Aww, shucks;" for Oberhofer, it was the biggest mistake of his life, the thing he lies awake thinking about, the event he can trace everything that's gone wrong back to. There is as much feeling and passion in this cover as there is in all of Oberhofer's (awesome) original material – maybe it's his voice, disguised here behind heavy synth and a bright guitar line that almost recalls Vampire Weekend, but no less yearning – which is quite a far cry from the comparative emptiness of the original. Give it a listen, and make sure you see Oberhofer live if you have the chance.
DOWNLOAD: Oberhofer - Should Have Taken Acid With You (Neon Indian Cover)
Here is the original from last year's Psychic Chasms:


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We cannot believe our trip is ending today; it seems that we have just begun. However, looking over our weeks as a crew, we have accomplished so much. Parker, Jonathan, Emily, and Henderson have completed their Divemaster course, making them PADI professionals! Devon continued her diving career with the Carina program and made incredible plans for her future. It is hard to think. Changes will be able to sail without Jules and Santiago jumping around the mast, pulling the halyard up in record time. More than anything, we will miss all of the laughs on Changes. Pedro has never failed at cracking us all up, and Ben's corny jokes always help lighten up the mood. Meal times will never be the same without Sep, and as we settle into our last dinner as a crew, it is evident that meal times have helped us know each other because all of the activities pause and we all listen.
All in all our trip was phenomenal, with Jose absolutely killing it on the helm and Victoire sneaking around with her cute little giggle. Changes has newly certified divers, four Divemasters, and seven newly certified sailors, all the while creating unforgettable memories. We came, we saw we conquered!


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The Douglas Business and Tourism Awards offer the people of Douglas Shire a chance to dress to the nines and let their hair down for a night.
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Is there a veteran in your life? Are you wondering how to honor them? My grandfather served during World War 1. His pictures, memorabilia, artwork, mess kit, pieces of shrapnel were stored in barns, homes, basements, attics… and some even burned by a fire. Until the year 1999 when we decided to DO something with those memories. Armed with sticky notes, archival scrapbook supplies and 4 tables set up to spread out, my mom, sister and I went to work. Slowly the memories started coming back as my mom looked at pictures of her dad, recalling stories he'd told her.
First we sorted by categories: childhood (San Francisco Earthquake), teen years, first job, War, marriage, children. The War years are particularly interesting because when Grandpa was in his bunker he drew – not cartoon type photos, but life in camp. Life as he knew it then. What a battle looked like; what the tents looked like; their beds…. I kept a few for the scrapbook, the rest stayed in his diary. We scoured his diary for details to put in the album; he kept a meticulous journal which helped a LOT. Sadness filled us when we saw letters and telegrams telling him that his only sister was sick with the Flu. His request to leave to go see her…Then the telegram telling him she had died before he arrived. A loooooong photo that unfolds, showing soldiers, all wearing masks, returning from the war. Fearing the flu…
The job of sorting and putting memorabilia with photos can be tedious. But let me encourage you that it IS WORTH it. We are currently (2012) working on a project of getting my parents story on video and recording. I will post a clip of it when it is more completed, in early 2013.
Letters, artwork, pictures, SOS cards, telegrams were all carefully placed in this archival Scrapbook. Then the work of getting my mom to write, in her handwriting, the stories. 2 weeks later, a 3 inch thick album was completed… and from that time till now, that albums gets taken out a LOT. My kids have poured through it; visitors have perused it – the reactions are always wistful. "I wish I could make something like this". "I wish I had all the photos and memorabilia saved". I wish I knew what to do with memories like these…. how to preserve them.
I am grateful to my grandfather, my dad, my uncle and many cousins that have served our County. I am thankful that I have the a scrapbook that takes me back to what they sacrificed for me.


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"Boutari is the International Winery of 1999 for Greece."... Wine & Spirits Magazine.
#6, Aristoteles Square is the Boutari address in Thessaloniki. Here, in Aristotle-Alexander Macedonia, Yiannis Boutari founded his firm 122 years ago. Today, it is one of the very top producers in Greece. At last count, its eight wineries were turning out over 3 million cases annually. It produced all five of today's wines. Fifty miles west of Boutari headquarters lies the source of Macedonia's best red wines, the district of Naoussa (now-suh). The wine to try is the red Naoussa Grand Reserve, 1995. As with virtually all Greek wines, it is produced from a native grape unknown to most in the west...in this case, this reserve is 100% Xynomavro ("acid-dark"),also spelled Xinomavro. It has spent two years in oak plus two in the bottle before release. $16.
Next, it's on to another storied region, that produced...
The vine traveled from Egypt, to the island of Crete, and then about 1500 B.C. arrived in Europe at Mycenae, west of the site of Athens. The modern wine district of the area is Nemea (neh-MAY-uh), meaning "pastures." Today, those pastures are filled with the vines of another indigenous grape, the Agiorgitiko. It produces a very drinkable, medium-bodied red, nice with veal and ham. The 1998 Boutari Agiorgitiko, $24
Traveling south from Nemea toward Sparta (athletic Spartans whipped Athens while Plato was trying to get some work done), we come to the white-wine district of Mantinia. High on a Peloponnesian plateau (2,000 feet), the 25-year-old Boutari vines yield a non-Chardonnay-ish lemony, refreshing white. The grape is another household word (in Greece), Moschofilero. The 1999 Boutari Moschofilero (100%) is $14.
Now, we leave the mainland for a wine from...
A century before winemaking reached Mycenae, the city was shaken by the greatest volcanic eruption man has witnessed. The beautiful dome of the island of Thera (between Crete and Athens) was blown to bits. Ash from the explosion is known to have reached Iceland, 3,500 miles away. China reported the ash changed the climate for several years. The surviving three shreds of Thera became known as Santorini, named after St.Irene (who was born in Macedonia, some six centuries after Alexander). Many scholars believe Thera's fate inspired Plato to write of the fictional lost continent of Atlantis, which disappeared into the sea, as did Santorini.
Now, if that's not enough to spark an interest in trying a bottle of Santorini white, how about this. The vines for Boutari Santorini are some of the oldest in Greece. Their name is Assyrtiko, and their age is some 300 years. The 1999 Boutari Santorini is only $10. Stands up to char-broiled salmon or a smoked turkey on rye.
Greek vintners are warily bringing in a few French varieties to blend with their native reds. Here's one you can try for only $10. We started with the Xynomavro grape. Boutari has used it (20-year-old vines) with grapes from nine-year-old Merlot vines. The Merlot Xinomavro Boutari 1998 red is a 50-50 blend that spent a year in French oak. We'll let you know how it does in my next tasting.
From my cellar I'll lob in a 1984 Boutari oak-aged blend of Naoussa and Nemea reds. If you want to know the date of the San Francisco tasting, FAX me at (415) 567-4468. Contact—Paterno Imports, (847) 604-8900, FAX (847) 604-5849.
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Archaeologists have recently uncovered two royal burials at Nakum, a Mayan archaeological site in Guatemala. The tombs date to 1,300 and 2,000 BP and filled with various luxuries (such as gold, jade, and elite pottery).
These are the first royal burials discovered at Nakum, once a large and densely populated Mayan site. The full details of the burials are described in the September Issue of Antiquity.
You can read more about the burials and see the amazing photographs in this article of National Geographic.