History of Wasabi
|According to Japanese legend, wasabi was discovered hundreds of years ago in a remote mountain village by a farmer who decided to grow it. He reportedly showed it to Tokugawa Ieyasu, a Japanese warlord of the era. Ieyasu, who later became Shogun, liked it so much he declared it a treasure only to be grown in the Shizuoka area.
While cultivation of wasabi in Japan dates to the tenth century, and has since spread to Taiwan, China, New Zealand, Canada, America and elsewhere, this plant has a well deserved reputation of being tricky to grow, largely because it requires cold, pristine water with just the right balance of minerals.
Today, commercial enterprises farm wasabi in mountain environs in the Shizuoka prefecture on Izu peninsula as well as in the Azumino plains of the Nagano prefecture. Effective wasabi horticulture practices are carefully guarded secrets.
With so few producers worldwide, supply of wasabi japonica is quite limited, while demand for real wasabi is growing exponentially and prices reportedly are rising accordingly.
Following is the reported history of "Nishiki-Cho" Wasabi:Japanese history describes the defeat of the Heike clan in the Dan-noura war, from Bunji years 3 to 5 (from 795 to 797). The survivors fled to other parts of Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu. Some of them settled near Mount Bahun, located in the upriver district of the Nishiki River. Here they sought a place where they could live in peace. They are said to have been involved in agriculture and hunting while some became craftsmen.
Tradition has it that Wasabi grew wild in the valleys of Mt. Heike, Mt. Mizuo, and Mt. Bahun, in the Kitani-Kyo watershed. The Heike survivors are believed to have gathered wild Wasabi to use as a seasoning for slices of raw yamame (a kind of trout), and raw venison. Many of these survivors were originally noble samurai and were familiar with the life and culture of Kyoto. With this knowledge of Kyoto cuisine, they ate pickled vegetables made from stems and leaves of Wasabi along with many other edible wild plants. This is one of the stories that has made Wasabi the most popular condiment in Japan.
Around the 9th year of the Meiji period, Ichiroku Hashimoto, living in Kitakonishi, first produced a commercial Wasabi product, "Kitani-Kyo" Wasabi. Although the sales figures are not known, he seems to have made a good living through this enterprise, earning one yen, which was an incredible profit for those times. By this business, Wasabi leapt to fame and its cultivation spread in the Kitani-Kyo area. Growing techniques at that time are said to be somewhat primitive; young Wasabi plants were transplanted in simple fields which were created on the banks of a ravine by roughly arranging stones, rather than the current style of preparing fields dedicated only to Wasabi.
In the 9th year of the Taisho period, a new technology of growing Wasabi was devoloped. Wasabi began to be grown in the conglomerate soils alongside mountain streams instead of in flowing water. In spite of the decline in the quality of Wasabi products, this technique attracted a great deal of attention among farmers because of the ability to produce in larger quantities. Wasabi grown using this method became known as Hatake-Wasabi. Fields for Hatake-Wasabi production were then adopted extensively. This forms the main mode of Wasabi farming in Nishiki-Cho. In the Taisho era, Wasabi products were usually harvested two years after planting.
In the year Showa 14, in the former village of Sugane, accelerated cultivation using normal fields was first introduced. This further reduced growing time, controlled diseases, and increased cost effectiveness. This style of cultivation provided the foundation for subsequent improvements in growing methods.


It’s time for another coloring contest! Going on now through the end of August. Be an instant winner, but decorating your own Pennsy Train car, and learn some local history to boot! The contest picture is one of many inside the Historical Society’s “A Colorful Celebration of History” book available now at the library for only $3! No purchase necessary to enter contest.


When in Nicosia, you should’t miss the most meaningful sight in this area. The liberty monument that represents the independence of Cyprus from the British Empire. Few know this Capital which is one of the most overlooked cities in Cyprus while on the other hand it is the richest in history. Tourists in Cyprus will enjoy this capital and will see the diversity of many cultures in one city. If you are planning on visiting a new capital and you like exploring historical monuments, Nicosia should probably be you next destination.


Dixon - Introduction
The Dixon Valve & Coupling group that we know today have a wide range of innovative and high quality fluid related equipment for the petroleum & chemical industries.
The company was originally established in 1916 by Howard W. Goodall with the goal of designing & manufacturing the very best industrial valve & hose couplings. The very first product that Dixon patented was the Rotary Hose Coupling in 1917 which over the years has developed further but the basic concept is still used today in high pressure oil drilling.
After more than 100 years, it is not surprising to find that Dixon products are found on every continent around the world and they continue to innovate and excel in their markets.


Andrea de Adamich made his debut in the world of competitions in 1962 at the wheel of a Triumph TR3, running a few uphill time trials.
From then on his ascent was meteoric: the Formula 3 Italian Championship, which he won in 1965, opened the doors of Alfa Romeo to him, a partnership that still endures after 50 years!
The Alfa Romeo racing team Autodelta hired him, and at the wheel of Giulia GTA he became European Touring Car Champion twice, in 1966 and 1967.
In 1963 he returned to single-seaters in the highest Formula, with the Formula 1 Ferrari. His teammates were Jackie Ickx and Chris Amon.
He had 5 seasons in Formula 1, where in addition to Ferrari he raced with McLaren, March, Surtess and Brabham.
Like many of his colleagues in those years, de Adamich alternated Formula 1 with the most varied categories: in particular, he starred with Alfa Romeo in the World SportsCars Championship (2 victories at Brands Hatch and Watkins Glen) and in Formula 2 (winning the Temporada Argentina at the wheel of the Ferrari DinoF2).
In 1974 he retired from the world of motor racing. But not from the world of racing cars! Indeed since 1978 he has been the Mediaset TV image man for racing, and in 1991 he founded the Centro Internazionale Guida Sicura, thus continuing his 50-year-long partnership with Alfa Romeo!


Last week I volunteered at Highgate Cemetery. I was all prepared to spend the day clearing brambles or laying turf just for the priveledge of spending some time in my favourite place in London. As it turned out I was even luckier than that; I got to do a little digging...
Highgate cemetery opened in 1839 and is probably the most famous of the 'Magnificent 7' Victorian cemeteries around London. In its heyday, Highgate was the place to be buried for the rich and famous; residents include George Elliot, the Rosetti family, Michael Faraday, The Dickens family (except Charles himself who is in Westminster Abbey) and many more. The cemetery was closed in the 1970's when the company who ran it went bankrupt. It was taken over by a voluntary organisation; the Friends of Highgate Cemetery who are slowly working to restore the cemetery to it's former glory, whilst being sensitive to it's value as a nature reserve.
There is an original map of the cemetery showing the name and location of every grave. However due to extreme age, parts of the map have crumbled. The Friends of Highgate are working to re-map these areas. I got to spend the day clearing the ivy and the soil from the tombs which had been buried by years of leaf fall since its closure.
I'm hoping to return to the cemetery a lot this year; because it is the focus of my Master's thesis. Hopefully I'll take many more photos, but I thought you all might like to see a few pictures of this wonderful, atmospheric cemetery. A true hidden gem of London.


WW1 Day - Year 5 & 6
On Thursday the 8th October, Year 5 and 6 had a visit from two World War 1 soldiers from ‘Portals to the Past’. They spent the day learning all about how WW1 started, what weapons they used and they even got to handle a real rifle from WW1! After that, it was time for rifle drill, where the children learnt how to march and how to attack the opposition. They even went to Scout school and learnt about how to creep through the barbed wire in ‘No Man’s Land’. Finally, they ended the workshop by reflecting on the men and women who gave up so much so that we could live in freedom.
We would like to express a huge thank you to the WFA (Waverley Friends Association) to funding this wonderful experience.


The history of DR. KADE Health Care
Experience you can build on: The success story of DR. KADE began around 135 years ago in a pharmacy on Berlin’s Oranienplatz. Since then, we have developed from a supplier of the imperial court into an internationally operating pharmaceutical manufacturer – read more in our timeline.
1886 In 1886, Dr. Franz Lutze acquires the Oranien-Apotheke of the Berlin pharmacist Dr. Rudolph Kade. He retains the name of the founder and thus lays the foundation for the subsequent history of the company. Among other things, the pharmacy supplies the on-board pharmacy of the imperial yacht "Hohenzollern".
1908 As the production needs more and more space due to the positive business development, it is finally moved out of the pharmacy rooms in 1908 and a separate production facility is set up in the 1st backyard of the building.
1922 Medical history is written in 1922 with the haemorrhoid preparation Posterisan. The pharmaceutical, which is still successful abroad today, is based on an innovative bacterial culture suspension (BKS) with an immunological effect at the site of application – a milestone in DR. KADE’s own development.
1923 The establishment of business relations with the Japanese company Maruho in Osaka leads to a revival of the export business. The successful cooperation in the business field of proctology still exists today and is one of the longest economic relationships between Japan and Germany.
1949 With Dr. Marietta Lutze, the third generation takes over management of the family business in 1949. Dr. Lutze, who holds a doctorate in medicine and was later awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, purposefully encourages the expansion of the company into a pharmaceutical company and intensifies its global activities.
1975 With Arthur Sackler, the fourth generation of the Lutze family joins the management of DR. KADE.
1982 An ultra-modern pharmaceutical plant is built in the Marienfelde district, where, in addition to parts of production and quality control, the marketing and medical departments also find a new home.
1992 Expansion of the gynecology indication area with the founding of the joint venture DR. KADE/BESINS Pharma with the French company BESINS Healthcare.
1997 Together with Utrogest, DR. KADE/BESINS introduces the first natural progesterone preparation for hormone replacement treatment for women.
2003 DR. KADE actively enters into pharmacy distribution with the established brands Posterisan and KadeFungin.
2006 A separate organisation in Poland is established with the joint venture KADEFARM.
2011 The 125th anniversary of the company is celebrated. In addition, DR. KADE presents the Posterisan protect, a new plan for the treatment of haemorrhoidal diseases.
2012 With the establishment of the pharmacy sales force, DR. KADE focuses more and more on the OTC business.
2013 Acquisition of Takeda’s OTC product portfolio, including established brands such as Sanostol, Faktu and Riopan.
2016 DR. KADE is the market leader in Germany in the treatment of vaginal mycoses and in the treatment of haemorrhoids.
2018 Relocation of the administrative office for DR. KADE to an extended office space in the Ullsteinhaus. In addition, a complete modernization of the production site at the Berlin headquarters in Rigistraße takes place. Specialization in semi-solid shapes: creams, ointments and suppositories.
2019 In January 2019, DR. KADE takes over Sirius GmbH. Sirius specialises in the development, production and distribution of basic skincare products.
Impressions from over 100 years of company history


Burgundy & Provence With 2 Nights In Paris For Wine Lovers (Northbound)
Take a wondrous journey through beautiful views of France along the Rhône and Saône Rivers with guided sightseeing in the well-known French treasures and some hidden gems too! Embark your ship in Port St. Louis, France, and sail to Arles-famous for inspiring the paintings of Van Gogh and its 1st-century Roman Amphitheatre, which hosts plays and concerts to this day. On a guided tour of historical Avignon, see the 14th-century Palace of the Popes-the largest gothic fortress in the world and, later on, join an excursion to the wine region of Chteauneuf du Pape. The city of Tournon is beautifully nestled among vineyards and you’ll go on a guided walk of this medieval treasure with plenty of Roman ruins and a fascinating 16th-century castle. Lyon, France’s gastronomic capital sits at the junction of the Rhône and Saône Rivers and is a show-case of medieval and Renaissance architecture. Visit the popular Place des Terreaux and stand in front of the famous fountain you’ve seen on postcards. Take then a guided tour to Beaujolais and the following day to Chardonnay, where you will have the opportunity to taste local wines. A Master of Wine will travel with you on this cruise and will hold lectures, tastings and will introduce you to the concept of food and wine pairing. This river cruise vacation across France would not be complete without a stay in Paris-one of the world’s most romantic and vibrant cities! Discover its true heart on a guided walk through the sites of Paris’ rich history, or take a tour showing you the iconic sites of the Louvre Museum, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, and more.
Day 1 Port St. Louis (Embarkation): onboard welcome receptionDay 2 Arles: choice of guided sightseeing, visit the Roman Amphitheatre, or painting workshop; onboard wine lectureDay 3 Avignon: guided sightseeing, visit Palace of the Popes; guided tour to Chteauneuf du PapeDay 4 Viviers: guided walk, visit the Old Town and the cathedral; onboard food & wine pairing dinnerDay 5 Tournon-Vienne: guided walk in Tournon; onboard chocolate and wine tasting; guided walk in VienneDay 6 Lyon: guided sightseeing; picture stop on Fourvière Hill; guided tour to BeaujolaisDay 7 St. Jean de Losne: Chardonnay excursion; cheese and wine tasting onboardDay 8 St. Jean de Losne (Disembarkation)-Beaune-Dijon-Paris: visit the Hôtel-Dieu in Beaune; high-speed train from Dijon to ParisDay 9 Paris: choice of guided sightseeing or “Heart of Paris” walking tour to see Paris’ historic sightsDay 10 Paris: your vacation ends this morning
Port St. Louis, France (Embarkation)
Tournus-st. Jean De Losne
St. Jean De Losne (Disembarkation) Beaune-dijon-paris


National Bank of Commerce (Tanzania), whose full name is National Bank of Commerce (Tanzania) Limited, sometimes referred to as NBC (Tanzania), or as NBC (Tanzania) Limited, is a commercial bank in Tanzania. It is one of the commercial banks licensed by the Bank of Tanzania, the country's central bank and the national banking regulator. It is one of the oldest banks in the country tracing its roots to as far as Tanzanian independence. At the end of the year in 2015 the bank had an asset base of over US$773 million (TZS 1.69 trillion) and is the fourth-best capitalized commercial bank in the country, behind National Microfinance Bank, CRDB Bank and FBME Bank.
The bank traces its origins to 1967 when the Tanzanian Government nationalized financial institutions, including banks. In 1991, the banking industry was deregulated. Six years later, in 1997, the institution then known as "NBC" was split into three separate entities: (a) NBC Holding Corporation (b) National Microfinance Bank (NMB) and (c) NBC (1997) Limited. In 2000, the South African banking group Barclays Africa Group, at that time known as Absa Group Limited, acquired a majority stake in NBC (1997) Limited. The Government of Tanzania retained a 30% shareholding and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group took up 15% shareholding in the bank. The new entity became known as National Bank of Commerce (Tanzania) Limited. NBC Bank Tanzania maintains a branch network of 55 branches and numerous ATM's in most major cities and towns of the country.


The company was founded in 1984 in San Paolo Belle Sieve, in the province of Naples, when its founder Luigi Bifloko, having lived for several years in the regions with the largest rice production, decided to start his activity in the production of rice and cereals. The company continued its activities, despite the fact that it was she who gave her life. So, since 1987 his wife Francesca Marinucci became the only director of the company, whose family character has been preserved for many years. In 2004, production diversification began with the inclusion of products such as risotto, legumes, peeled tomatoes, cookies, dried fruits and pasta.
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Black History Month Mass and
St. Joseph of the Holy Family
Sunday, February 25, 2018, following the 10:00 AM Mass, visit Diaspora Hall in Komora Hall and "Experience the Movement." We will celebrate Black History Month with a Mass during our 10 A.M. Mass, and you may visit "Diaspora Hall" following all the Masses on Sunday to learn more about the culture from African American culture. Should you would like to contribute to bringing dishes and food to share in Diaspora hall, please call the parish office.


God’s Missionary Church Inc. was organized in 1935 as a result of two godly evangelists, Rev. William Straub and Rev. Daniel Dubendorf, who held gospel tent meetings throughout central Pennsylvania.
The historic Wesleyan Methodist message of complete deliverance from all sin is what started the fires of revival in our early years and it is the vital message for our world today. Revival, evangelism, missions, and outreach are all very important to us now as they have been from our beginning.
Our conference headquarters is located in Penns Creek, Pennsylvania. There are nearly fifty churches in the US as well as missions stations around the world.


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This is a cheese with a story. The last raw milk Stilton ceased production in 1988 and – in 2006 – Neil’s Yard founder Randolph Hodgson asked Joe Schneider to resurrect raw milk Stilton.
Having been prevented from using the Stilton name because of its PDO (Protected designation of origin), they eventually landed on the Stichelton name, which is taken from the original Anglo Saxon name for the town of Stilton. Original cheese, original name, a very complex and delicious cheese.


Our company was formed in Wisconsin in 1892 as the LaCrosse Mutual Aid Association to provide disability insurance for local workers.
In 1896, an experienced insurance executive named Jerome O. Paddock became President of the company. By 1900, he had moved the headquarters to the Germania Building in downtown Milwaukee (now on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places), where it would be based for many years, and renamed it Time Insurance Company. In 1910, the company reorganized as a stock company, completing one of the first demutualizations in the United States. Time was a pioneer as the first (and for many years the largest) insurance company to offer health insurance in Wisconsin.
In 1978, the company was purchased by an insurance holding company in the Netherlands called N.V. AMEV, which in 1990 renamed the company Fortis Insurance Company. For many years, Fortis was an active national provider of annuities and life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care insurance and health insurance.
In 2000, the company sold its business of long-term care insurance through reinsurance to John Hancock, which has been administering those policies since then.
In 2001, the company sold its business of annuities, life insurance and disability insurance through reinsurance to The Hartford. In 2013, many of these policies were further sold to Prudential, also through reinsurance. The Hartford (now through its spinoff Talcott Resolution) and Prudential have been administering those policies since then.
In 2004, the company became a subsidiary of Assurant, Inc., and in 2005 changed its name back to Time Insurance Company. Assurant stopped selling new policies and placed the company in runoff in 2015.
Finally, in 2015, the company sold its supplemental and small group health insurance business to Integon, also known as National General and formerly known as GMAC Insurance. Integon has been administering those policies since then.
On December 3, 2018, Haven Holdings Inc. acquired Time Insurance Company from Assurant, Inc. and redomesticated it to San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Time Insurance Company redomesticated back to Wisconsin on February 28, 2020. Time Insurance Company was placed in rehabilitation in Wisconsin on May 18, 2020. For more information click here.
Haven Holdings Inc. is an insurance holding company headquartered in San Juan, Puerto Rico, formed to acquire closed blocks of insurance policies in runoff, with the goal of creating long-term value for its stakeholders through carefully structured acquisitions and focused asset and liability management. Haven Holdings Inc. is actively seeking closed blocks of annuities, life insurance, health insurance, long-term care insurance, disability insurance, workers compensation insurance, pre-need insurance, long-tail property and casualty insurance and structured settlements. For more information about Haven Holdings Inc. please see www.havenholdingspr.com


Some photos are iconic, capturing a particular mood, event, or time period. For example, who isn't familiar with this photo?
Photo credit to Alfred Esenstadtfor
(Life Magazine, 1945)
This photo was taken by Alfred Esenstadtfor for Life Magazine on Aug 15, 1945, capturing the Times Square celebrations that marked the end of World War II.
I've adored this picture for years. I had a poster of it hanging in my apartment all through grad school. Not having lived during the time period, it communicates to me the sense of jubilation, pride, and relief that must have accompanied the end of WWII. There is something romantic about it. Not necessarily in the sense of romance between man and woman, but the romanticism of a time period that seems somehow nobler than the one in which we currently live.
So, why post about it now?
Today, Edith Shain passed away at age 91. For years, Ms Shain has claimed to be the nurse in this famed photo.
To read more about Ms Shain and the photo that has come to represent the end of WWII for so many, click here.
Rest in Peace, Edith Shain. Thank you for your contributions to our country.


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Lake Annecy is a beautiful lake located in the French Alps. It is known for its clear water and picturesque surroundings. There are many things to see and do around Lake Annecy, making it a great destination for a vacation. Here are some of the best things to see and do around Lake Annecy:
The old town of Annecy
Located in the Haute-Savoie region of France and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. The town is situated on the shores of Lake Annecy, which is the second largest lake in France. The old town is full of charming medieval buildings, cobbled streets and picturesque canals. The main attractions in the old town include the Palais de l’Isle, the Cathedral of Saint-Pierre, the Château d’Annecy and the Musée d’Art Moderne et Contemporain. The old town is also a great place to enjoy the local cuisine, with many excellent restaurants and cafes to choose from.
The castle of Annecy
A beautiful medieval castle that overlooks the city of Annecy and the lake of the same name. The castle was built in the 12th century by the Counts of Geneva, and it has been used as a fortress, a palace, and a prison over the centuries. Today, the castle is a museum and a popular tourist destination. Visitors can explore the castle’s ramparts, towers, and courtyards, and see views of the city and the lake from the top of the castle.
The church of Saint-Pierre-de-Albigny
The church of Saint-Pierre-de-Albigny is a beautiful Roman Catholic church located in the town of Saint-Pierre-de-Albigny, in the Haute-Savoie department of France. The church was built in the 12th century, and is a wonderful example of Romanesque architecture. The church is home to many beautiful works of art, including a painting of the Crucifixion by the Italian artist, Giovanni di Paolo. The church is also home to a beautiful organ, which was built in the 18th century. The church is open to the public for Masses and for tours.
It is one of the busiest, with people coming from all over to enjoy the water and the views. The lake is surrounded by mountains, and the water is crystal clear. There are plenty of things to do on the lakefront, including swimming, sunbathing, and boating. There are also many restaurants and cafes, so you can enjoy a meal or a drink while you take in the scenery. If you’re looking for a place to relax and enjoy the outdoors, the lakefront of Lake Annecy is the perfect spot.
The island of swans
One of the most popular tourist attractions in the Lake Annecy area. The island is home to a colony of swans and is a popular spot for bird watching. The island is also a great place to relax and enjoy the scenery.
The prison of Annecy
Located in the old town of Annecy, overlooking the Thiou river. It was built in the 13th century and was used as a state prison until the French Revolution. The prison has a unique architecture with a central courtyard and four wings. The prison was used to house political prisoners during the Ancien Régime. The most famous prisoner was Jean-Jacques Rousseau who was imprisoned for writing a letter to the citizens of Geneva.
Located in the Old Town, along the canals, the market offers a wide variety of local produce, cheeses, meats, and breads. is open every day except Monday, and is a great place to wander and sample the local specialties.
The mountain panorama
Around Lake Annecy is breathtaking. The lake is surrounded by towering peaks, and the views from the lake are simply stunning. The lake is also a great place to hike, with many trails leading up into the mountains. Annecy is a great place to visit for both its natural beauty and its cultural attractions.
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Backgammon is one of the oldest games in the world. Traditionally it is considered that occurred in the region of ancient Egypt, Sumer and Mesopotamia (today's Iran, Iraq and Syria). Recent information indicates that the game was established on the eastern borders of present-day Iran, near Afghanistan.
Are you smarter than a plant? Can you prove it? Choose your plant and start growing. The goal of the game is to grow your plant and produce enough seeds and guarantee the survival of the specie next spring.


Away from its regional capital, remained away from the "linear city" which has agglomerated on the coast from Montpellier to Perpignan last thirty years through large tourist resorts and associates of the great flow of communication and transportation with Spain, less industrialized and more oriented to the west of Toulouse than the Mediterranean coast, the Aude and more specifically the area of Carcassonne is at once a hinterland of the Languedoc-Roussillon and a foretaste of the Midi-Pyrénées.
Here, between the montagne Noire, last southern foothills of the Massif Central and the Corbieres, the first Pyrenean foothills, eventually spreading to the west the largest vineyard in the world. The administrative capital of the Aude is a natural crossroads of wine country in full mutation, terroir with Occitan flavors and peaceful surroundings whose reputation has attracted commercial direct flights from London Stansted, Nottingham Esat Midlands, Leeds Bradford, Liverpool John Lennon Airport, Glasgow Pretswick, Dublin, Cork, Brussels Charleroi and Porto. The cities of Carcassonne and Limoux, and the countries - Cabardès, Minervois, Lauragais, Corbières, Razes, Malepère - have a surprising and rich heritage. The most prestigious of them, the medieval town and castle of the counts of Carcassonne restored in the nineteenth century by Viollet-le-Duc - the largest fortified city in Europe! - And the Canal du Midi, the work of Riquet in the seventeenth century in perfect working condition since that time are classified as World Heritage by Unesco.
But the past abounds elsewhere with many abbeys, beautiful Languedoc villages, the astonishing mesh of Cathar castles, magnificent royal fortresses of the Haute Vallée de l'Aude and Corbières which from the end of the Albigensian wars to the Treaty the Pyrenees in 1659 have kept the frontier for nearly five hundred years in front of a Roussillon became French lately... With the sudden decline of the frontier in the seventeenth century, the end of the cloth industry in the eighteenth century, the phylloxera crisis in the early twentieth century, the region has often had to make large conversion effort. Given the fragility and the vagaries of the vineyard monoculture, old Carcasses has undeniable strengths in the tertiary sector with a housing market and buoyant construction, an unemployment rate much lower than in the rest of the region Languedoc-Roussillon and a tourism potential remaining largely untapped.
Carcassonne is the only town in Europe fortified by a double enclosure which is still inhabited. The oldest parts of it date back to the 6th century BC. This magnificent fortress has been classed as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1997 and is without doubt the most beautiful jewel in the south of France. 2,500 years of history to be discovered...
Today, the best way to visit Carcassonne is to wander up and down its little streets and, even better, to do so with a guide. There are, however, certain sights which shouldn't be missed: the Basilica of Saint Nazaire, begun in 925 and completed in the first half of the 12th century; the château, built in the 12+h century by the Trencavel family, Viscounts of Carcassonne; the Porte Narbonnaise, the gateway recognisable by its two huge towers in the shape of a spur; and finally the Lices (Lists), the area between the two enclosures which used to slope up the hill but was levelled in the 13th century.
Recently, Carcassonne has its own TV channel, specifically a Web TV. We invite you to visit their website: www.tvcarcassonne.com
14 years to build, 15,000 workmen, 350 works of art (bridges, locks...), 240 kilometres long, this is the work of Pierre Paul Riquet, who began in 1663 in the reign of Louis XIV. The Canal Royal du Languedoc, today called the Canal du Midi, was classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. It was built to link the Atlantic to the Mediterranean and is an exceptional architectural achievement to be enjoyed on boat cruises, cycling along the tow-path or simply strolling in the shade of the three-hundred-year-old plane trees
There is a multitude of medieval sites to visit in the Aude. From Cathar castles to abbeys, from fortified villages to underground caves, not to mention churches and museums - ail bear witness to the area's rich and varied history.
As soon as the sun arrives, the Mediterranean awaits you just 60 kilometres away. You can spend the weekend or even longer on some of the most beautiful beaches in the “Golfe du Lion” either via the motorway or the very pretty road through the Corbieres.
The ski resorts of the Pyrenees are just over an hour away. These resorts are just as beautiful in the summer as they are in the winter. As well as skiing, they offer snow-shoe walking, sleigh rides, horse-riding, fishing, climbing and rafting.
The Aude is also an important wine-making area, producing a wide variety of very different appellations.
Firstly, the oldest sparkling wine in the world (dating back to 1531) is Blanquette de Limoux, using Mauzac, Chardonnay and Chenin grape varieties. It is aged in bottle and is drunk as an aperitif or at the end of a meal.
The vineyards of Limoux also produce a fabulous Chardonnay. A large festival called "Toques et Clochers" takes place each year around mid-April. Some of the greatest chefs and vintners in the world come to this to buy oak-barrels of the Chardonnay at auction. The profits from this go towards restoring local church towers (clochers).
Corbières, with its narrow valleys cutting through the hilly landscape, is home to many well-known wine-producers. Its reputation dates back to the time of the Roman occupation and its wines are full-bodied and spicy. They improve with age.
Minervois is one of the oldest Mediterranean wine areas. Its name comes from the ancient city of Minerve, a Roman stronghold built in honour of the Goddess of Wisdom. Its wines range from the exceptional Muscat de Saint Jean de Minervois, to be drunk with “foie gras” or as an aperitif, to steely whites to accompany seafood and reds and rosés to go with barbecues and main courses, and even “cassoulet” for the more spicy wines.
Fitou is a very condensed area on the edge of the Mediterranean and produces full-bodied wines with flavours characteristic of the most famous “grands crus”. Wines to be kept and to accompany richer dishes.
Cabardès, on the chalky slopes of the south face of the Black Mountains, combines Cabernet, Merlot, Cot, Syrah and Grenache grape varieties. Thèse wines are known for their aromatic complexity and balance.
And finally the Malepere, a wild area of stony terraces and gentle hillsides, produces wines which are strong, supple and generous with flavours of vanilla and red fruits. Merlot, Cabernet, Grenache and Syrah are combined to make wines to accompany red meats, cheeses and casseroles.


Dragons are a reptilian race from Akavir that were once widespread throughout Tamriel. Although seeming rather beast-like, they are profoundly intelligent, capable of speech, written language, and comprehending other languages.Their spoken language can be used to cast powerful magic known as Thu’um or dragon shouts.
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Mandela fought against apartheid for decades, spent twenty-seven years in prison for his work, and was eventually elected President of South Africa in 1994. In 1993 he and F.W. de Klerk received the Nobel Peace Prize “for their work for the peaceful termination of the apartheid regime, and for laying the foundations for a new democratic South Africa”.


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Kashmir"- the valley of streams & lakes, flowers & fruits where apple and almond orchards are endless...... where the cherries blossom and is bestowed with their four season. That is why it is called "a paradise on earth". The history of Shawl weaving in Kashmir dates back to the period of Hazrat Mir Syed Ali Hamadani (r.a) 1341-1385 A.D. - the famous sufi saint of Persia, who came to enlighten Kashmir with his spiritual guidance and brought along highly skilled artisans
S. Masood Shah of Shah Arts Emporium is the fourth generation master craftsman dedicated to reviving and preserving the rich cultural heritage of the fascinating art forms of Kashmir. His endeavor opens the doorway to a dazzling world of brilliant creativity and breathtaking craftsmanship-designed to hold you spellbound as you explore an exquisite range of handmade carpets, Pashmina shawls, Kani Jawawars, intricately embroidered dresses and more.
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New Delhi - 110 017


Something a little different...
Pictured here is The Circus; a historic street of large townhouses in the city of Bath, forming a circle with three entrances. Designed by the prominent architect John Wood, the Elder, it was built between 1754 and 1768, and is regarded as a pre-eminent example of Georgian architecture. The name comes from the Latin 'circus', meaning a ring, oval or circle. It has been designated as a Grade I listed building
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Silicon Valley is home to top technology companies like Google, Meta, Apple, Intel, and many more. The region was actually named after the silicon chip, the primary component in most electronic devices. To be honest, this region has quite a rich history that dates back to the 1950s-1960s, when companies like Intel were founded. Does that mean Intel founded Silicon Valley? No!
Silicon Valley was founded by a combination of factors, including Stanford University, venture capital, and more. But of course, some of the earliest companies helped establish innovation and entrepreneurship - Companies like Fairchild Semiconductor and Hewlett-Packard.
Said "early" companies created a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship values in employees that are still present in Silicon Valley today. If you are interested in becoming an entrepreneur or creating a tech startup, you have come to the right place. Keep reading to learn more.


It’s the day before Remembrance Day, when we look back to remember the sacrifices of our ancestors in the two World Wars and by those in more recent operations overseas in our uncertain world. In the modern world, we know about the role of scientists in total war mainly from the dramatic results of the Manhattan Project. Decades of work towards nuclear power were lost, as all efforts were redirected towards getting the atomic bomb before Germany. During these global conflicts of the twentieth century, many scientists were thrown at the problems created by modern warfare.
Walter Roberts was the astronomer in charge of the Climax Observatory (later renamed the High Altitude Observatory) in Colorado, 1940-45. He made daily observations of the Sun, using a coronagraph, a solar observing devise that had only been discovered by a Frenchman (Bernard Lyot) nine years before he took over operations at the Colorado observatory. Essentially, the coronagraph filters out the unwanted glare of the Sun so astronomers can view the much fainter edge (corona), to observe solar flares and prominences. Before the invention of the coronagraph, observers would have to wait for a total eclipse of the Sun to be able to do this and even then they would only have a couple minutes of viewing time, if the weather cooperated.
Making use of this new instrument, at the Climax Observatory, Walter Roberts discovered that there was a link between radio interference on Earth and solar activity. The importance of this discovery, during World War II, caused it to be immediately classified and for the rest of the war Roberts reported his daily observations directly to the US Navy. Because of the critical importance of radios to coordinate military operations, his reports on solar activity were transmitted to Allied Command in various theatres to ensure no major operations were launched when they would be disrupted by solar activity, effectively jamming their communications. In the lead up to D-Day, Roberts’ reports were transmitted daily to nervous planners in England, to ensure that one of the largest amphibious landings of the war didn’t become a complete fiasco.
Because of the quality of the work by Walter Roberts, during and after the war, Colorado has become a world headquarters of solar astronomy. Straddling the sciences of astronomy and meteorology, his work pushed the boundaries of our understanding, about the relationship between the Sun and our terrestrial weather. Walter Roberts spent the last decades of his life applying his scientific knowledge and will against a new threat to humanity: Climate Change.


FUTURE PAST – THE NIKKOR F/1.2 1965 VS 2020
Two legends, past and present. The first Nikkor to break the f/1.2 barrier, begun its journey of development when the first 35mm SLR, the Nikon F was released in 1959.
It was difficult to make an ultra fast aperture 50mm in the 1950’s, armed with only with pens, paper and an abacus, and without the aid of computers, engineers should be given high praise at producing the first Nikkor- S Auto 55mm f/1.2 in 1965. Nikon attained f/1.2 by making the focal length a mere 5mm longer. The goal of 50mm was finally achieved in 1978 with the AI-Nikkor 50mm f/1.2. The lens mounted on my Nikon Df is one of the 2000 only ever produced in 1965 in immaculate condition and was fully rebuilt and serviced in Japan by Mapcamera. The second updated version was released in 1967 and continued to be made in various reiterations till 1977.
Travel forward to 2020 and finally after 55 years we see the latest 50mm to grace the f/1.2 barrier, the Nikkor Z 50mm f1.2S, sitting next to each other it is almost a David and Goliath comparison, the compact 1965 version compared to the 2020 technological marvel that is now known as one of the finest pieces of glass Nikon haas ever produced.
Both produce beautiful imagery, the modern version is incredibly sharp and detailed but the original from 1965 holds a special place in my collection for producing its almost ethereal imagery that modern lens just don’t produce.
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ISSA's offices are located in a historic building that once functioned as an orphanage. Founded in 1593, it closed its doors as an orphanage only during the 1960s. As of May 2010 the renovated orphanage re-opened as Kinderrechtenhuis Nederland (Child Rights Home, the Netherlands). Besides ISSA, several other organisations working with and for children and young people have their offices in the building. These developments are made possible by financial and moral support from Stichting Utopa (the Utopa Foundation).


László Moholy-Nagy (Lichtspiel/ Lightplay, 1930, 6 min)
László Moholy-Nagy (American, born Hungary. 1895–1946)László Weisz, shortly after he left the military in 1918, decided to become an artist and adopted the surname Moholy-Nagy. He moved to Berlin in the spring of 1920, where he was actively involved in the art scene. Besides paintings, drawings, and sculptures, he also began to create photograms, photographic images made without a camera, as well as camera photographs. From 1923 to 1928 he taught at the Bauhaus design school in Weimar and Dessau. In 1928 he moved back to Berlin where he began to make short silent b/w films. He took up color photography when he moved to Holland in 1934. The following year he moved to London. Alexander Korda of London Films asked him to design the special effects for Things to Come, which were not used in the film after all. He moved to Chicago in 1937 to direct a design school. When that closed, Moholy-Nagy opened his own school based on Bauhaus principles, the School of Design in Chicago. In 1944 it was reorganized and renamed The Institute of Design and is now a department of the Illinois Institute of Technology.


06-13-2011, 08:40 PM
(06-13-2011 12:06 PM)Bageleth Wrote: [ -> ]That is a bummer! My granddad used to teach pilots to fly bombers (I don't know if it was this particular model) during WW2 and I always thought that it would be nice to see those some day.
My Grandfather was a flight instructor in WWII as well! Toughest SOB on the planet but a huge heart for us Grandkids...I'll never forget his bear-hugs! He passed two years ago at age 86. He was a Lt. Colonel but I don't know where exactly he served (shame on me!) Who knows...maybe they crossed paths!?


The Evolution of Charleston from the 1920s-1940s
From the cat’s meow to hep cat, we will explore one of the most popular dances of the 20th century. Twenties Charleston was born with the early beginnings of jazz music. We will learn to dance the original Charleston from the Roaring 20’s, and then explore the changes in styling as the music evolved from jazz to swing in the late 1920’s and 30’s. The latter “swing-era” Charleston, with its distinctive look and variations, is considered around the world to be one of the basic steps in Swing and Lindy Hop.
Prerequisites: Partner dance experience.
When: Sunday March 1, 6pm – 8pm
Location: Swedish Club, 1920 Dexter Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Instructors: Nancy Fry and Guy Caridi
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“Stand for something or you will fall for anything. Today’s mighty oak is yesterday’s nut that held its ground.” ~Rosa Parks
While our world seems to be in turmoil at times, it’s important that we remember those who came before us. Today, we salute Mrs.Rosa Parks! For many of us who were born after the civil rights movement, her face and her stand 59 years ago today is forever embedded in our brains as one of the trailblazers of the Civil Rights movement.
Today, we face similar challenges! And I wonder whose face will generations to come remember?


Today, St. Vincent Distillers Ltd. boasts a clean, modern facility comprised of an expert team of distillers, blenders, bottlers, technicians, and administrative staff. Together, they produce a variety of rums ranging from white to aged, and blended products, which continually win awards in international rum tasting competitions.Locally, the most popular product is Sunset Very Strong Rum, which is 84.5% alcohol by volume, and is often blended with other ingredients to produce a distinctive “Vincy” flavour. SLR is a smooth, white rum, bottled at 40% alcohol by volume. Captain Bligh XO and Sunset Premium Rum are both aged rums with their own unique, smooth, palatable flavours that all "brown rum” connoisseurs desire.St. Vincent Distillers is also proud of its branded Sunset Rum Punch, popular throughout the Caribbean.
During the early 1900s, sugar was the main crop on St. Vincent. The Mt. Bentinck Estate, located 21 miles from Kingstown on the windward coast of St. Vincent, built a distillery in the foothills of La Soufriere Volcano to make use of the readily available molasses from the sugar factory next door.The Mt. Bentinck Distillery, as it became known, operated successfully for nearly six decades until, in 1963, it was sold to the Government of St. Vincent and the name was changed to St. Vincent Distillers Limited. Unfortunately, with bananas replacing sugar cane as the main source of the island's economy, the sugar mill closed operation the same year, forcing the distillery to import molasses, the most important product in the production of rum.In 1996, the Government – in a move toward privatization – sold the business to C. K. Greaves & Co. Ltd., one of the island’s most successful businesses, which continues to operate the distillery to this day.


Over the years the portraits of some artists of the old “Tacheles” are still something very special to me. That place was an, in the 1980s abandoned company-building, then occupied by artists in order to offer an autonomic and creative turnaround to the public. Later it became an institution for artists from all over the world, coming for some time to Berlin and getting there a studio-space to work during their stay. The public was able to enter the building to see these people working in the different studios. I wanted to get some kind of documentary of those people, talked to the guys in charge, and worked there for some days. Sadly the “Tacheles” was shut down by the city government soon after I started my work. So I wasn´t able to finish it. The portraits I made were taken in the last two weeks of its history before it closed its doors for ever.


Water skiing is quite a popular surface water sport, with over 11 million participants in the United States. A skier, attached to a fast-moving boat, glides through the water’s surface. The sport, which requires agility, endurance, and strength, was developed in 1922.
Historical recounts point to Ralph Samuelson as the first person to water-ski in 1922 when he decided to use two planks of wood as skis and a clothesline as tow ropes. Samuelson tested his ideas for several days on Lake Pepin in Lake City before he eventually discovered that the best way to ski on the water is to lean backward while pointing the tip of the skis upward.
After that, Samuelson’s brother Ben drove him at 19 miles per hour to test Samuelson’s idea.
He first tried using a barn door as a ski, barrel staves, and even snow skis, and then settled on using two strips of lumber with leather bindings attached to them. Samuelson then dedicated his time to teaching people how to water ski. He brought water skiing into the spotlight several years after its discovery when he went around performing water ski shows from Michigan to Florida for over 15 years. The American Water Ski Association later recognized him in 1966 as the first water skier in history.
Fred Waller obtained the first patent for water skis in 1925. He developed them using kiln-dried mahogany, mimicking the type of wood used to make boats at the time. He called them “Dolphin Akwa-Skees.”
In 1940, Jack Andresen pioneered freestyle skiing, leading to the patenting of more water-skiing equipment. Don Ibsen founded the Olympic Ski Club a year later, in 1941. Ibsen was also one of the sport’s earliest equipment manufacturers and played an essential part as a showman and promoter of water skiing. He joined Florida’s “Water Ski Hall of Fame” in 1983.
Water skiing became internationally known when Dick Pope Sr., famously called the “Father of American Water Skiing” and founder of Cypress Gardens in Winter Haven, wanted to build a different look for his water skiing theme park. To draw attention, he collated pictures of water skiers featured at the park. Soon enough, the pictures began appearing in magazines between 1940 to 1950, garnering worldwide recognition.
He also became the first person to perform a jump successfully. He was recorded jumping over a wooden ramp for a 25-foot distance. His son, Dick Pope Jr., later went on to invent bare-foot skiing in 1947. He then joined his father as a hall of Famer in the Water Ski Hall. Because of the contributions of father and son to the sport of skiing, Winter Haven has now become an important skiing landmark and is home to several major ski schools.
Water skiing continued to grow and attract many participants. Soon enough, water skiing contests and competitions were created, and the activity made it to the Olympics stage in 1972 as an exhibition event. The first ever National Ski tournament was held in 1974, and the National Intercollegiate Water Ski Championships were launched in 1979.
The sport is now recognized internationally, drawing different investors, enthusiasts, and excited audiences from different parts of the world. There are now over 900 official water skiing events that take place worldwide.


Used to the HR quality of digital images we might find these too blurred, but it’s the world’s oldest colour film recently discovered!
After remaining hidden in a tin at the National Media Museum in Bradford, UK, a colour film has been discovered which is believed to be the world’s oldest. Created by cinematic pioneer Edward Raymond Turner all the way back in 1902, the film depicts the inventor’s children playing with a sunflower on a summer day, a parrot and soldiers marching.
Now the film has been restored by the National Media Museum and is being shown to audiences for the first time. You can watch a short clip of the film through BBC.
(via HUH magazine)


FieldTurf is a North-American producer and installer of synthetic turf surfaces. The company is part of the French company Tarkett.
FieldTurf was widely regarded as the inventor of third-generation synthetic turf surfaces when the company introduced long-pile synthetic turf with crumb rubber infill in the mid 90s. The concept enabled new markets like the American Football, soccer and rugby markets to consider synthetic turf as a surface. The use of crumb rubber was hailed in those days as a solution to solve the ever-growing pile of end-of-life tyres. At the time, no real technology or concept had been developed to recycle those tyres.


Kobližek company was founded in 1933 by Karel Kobližek (grandfather of today's owner) who was successfully expanding the business until post-war era, when he was forced, just as majority of skillful and qualified people, to close a production and continue together with his son Jaroslav against the will of communist regime until 70's.
Soon after he passed out his son Jaroslav Kobližek sr. was trying to keep a tradition, in a minimal possible level, and I was helping him. Because of that I decided that it's necessary to re-open the business and present-day's production is a result of many years' preparation.
I continue in development of technical and appearance improved instruments, and I will be very pleased when playing these accordions will be a pleasure for you.
Jaroslav Kobližek jr.


After breakfast, we went down for a 2-hour pre-visit talk by the president of the HK History Museum. Half-way thro the talk most ppl were grumbling, I think I must be one of the few who really enjoy his talk. I've developed a respect for museum after my europe trip and it's quite enlightening to hear this dude's passionate account of how they put up the exhibits. Anyway, the museum turned out to be really interesting indeed. I wished we had more time at the museum.
One of the first exhibits that greet us in the history museum...this session depicts the life back in the old days where a sizeable population depend on fishing as their livelihood and live on boats like the one in this pic..
These are the lantons that typically accompany a traditional chinese wedding..


End of 1996 KALM was founded in Kaiserslautern, Germany. Early, in 1997 the enterprise began with its production of chemical ancoring fixings.
The abreviation "KALM" was created by using the first letters of the foundators last names.
By enlarging the product line permanently, the young company became a healthy medium-sized business.
The new plant in the industrial area in the North of Kaiserslautern was a step into an advancing future.
The export makes about 70% of the total sales, wherewith KALM became an international player.


Panoramic of Madrid and visit to the Royal Palace
Take this opportunity to visit the emblematic Royal Palace in half a day and then take a panoramic tour of Madrid accompanied by a guide and contemplate its diverse origins through its architecture. During the tour, you will make a stop at the famous Hard Rock Café, where you can relax with a drink. This tour could not miss your agenda.
Languages: Spanish and English
Hours: 09:00 – 13:00
Duration: 4 Hours
Included: Drink, transportation and tickets
Price per person 45€


Mona’s career in the foundry business actually began at Kansas Matchplate in Caney, KS with general office responsibilities. Later, she moved on to Caney Castings, an aluminum foundry also in Caney. There, she was tasked in bookkeeping and secretarial responsibilities. Caney Castings became part of Morrow Foundry in 1985. In 1998, Mona moved over to Morrow Foundry in Coffeyville, KS as part of the office staff there. In 2009, she became the Office Manager at Morrow Foundry.


Welcome to the Copsewood Miniature Railway.
The Copsewood Miniature Railway is a model engineering society located in Coventry and is open to the public on the first Saturday and Sunday of the month, from April until October, 2pm to 5pm. We also open to the public on some additional special event days such as Halloween and our Santa Specials.
People of all ages are welcome to visit during our public running days where you can enjoy a miniature train ride. Our club hut offers a variety of refreshments, including tea, coffee and delicious cakes, at very reasonable prices within our tea room.
The miniature railway is run by volunteers of all ages and welcomes new members. You do not need to know about trains or engineering to be a member. If you would like to find out more
History of the GEC (Coventry) Model Engineering Society.
The club was formed as the GEC Society of Model and Experimental Engineers in February 1959 by members of the GEC Railway Society. They had already started to build a 5” track in the spinney at the GEC Sports Ground. This 250ft long 5” gauge raised track was completed in 1959, it was replaced by a 620ft long 5” and 3½” gauge raised track in 1964, with 3 aspect colour light signals, both of which we still use today. 1964 also saw the club change its name to GEC (Coventry) Model Engineering Society. Our Club hut was built by the members in 1967; it contains a kitchen and large OO Gauge track. The club also has a well equipped workshop.
Work started on the ground level 7¼” gauge track in 1988 but it took until 1992 for the first section to be completed, this was followed in 1993 by an extension to double the length of the track. In 2006 we decided to double the length of the ground level track, it was completed the same year and we have started using it for public running. The track was officially opened during our 50th Anniversary Open weekend on Sunday 2nd August by Pete Waterman.
Club Loco Pansy in 1968 with Cyril Smith Driving, standing left to right; Ken Johnson, Arthur Humphreys, Len Broome and John Phelps.


A Growing Community
In 1991, Dr. William E. Adams moved with his wife and four children to the greater Toronto area to start Vaughan Baptist Church. After meeting in temporary locations for several years, the church was able to purchase a historic church building. By God’s grace, the church grew steadily; and in 2005, a beautiful 350-seat auditorium was constructed. Pastor Adams had always had a vision of beginning a Christian school as a ministry of the church. Church families patiently waited for the school to start, many of them choosing to home school in the meantime. In 2011, the leadership of the church believed that the timing was right to prepare for the school’s opening. Through a church vote, the new school ministry was approved, and Daniel Bousquet was chosen as administrator. In January 2013, a BIMI missionary construction team renovated the old church auditorium, transforming it into a one-room education centre with designated learning areas for each grade level. That September, the academy began its first school year with five elementary students and received its BSID from the Ministry of Education, becoming registered as a non-inspected private school.
Through God’s grace and goodness, Vaughan Baptist Church purchased the property located next door to the church and took possession of it in August 2015. With an enrolment of 14 students, the school ministry relocated to that building for the 2015-2016 school year and has used that facility ever since. For the 2019-2020 school year, we look forward to offering grades 1-12 as we continue to train students for the Saviour.


UCL School of Management is delighted to welcome Davide Ravasi, CASS, to host a research seminar discussing ‘Bringing the past into the future: Forms of engagement with history in organizations.’
A growing body of research on how organizations engage with their histories has shown that organizational members revisit history in the light of present-day concerns to inspire or legitimate future courses of action. Studies of the processes through which organizational history is brought to bear on the present and future, however, remain rare. To uncover the processes and practices through which organizational members systematically engage with history, we investigated the uses of four corporate museums established by Italian manufacturers of consumer goods Alessi, Alfa Romeo, Ducati and Piaggio. We identified three distinct forms of engagement, reflecting different perspectives on the relationship between history and identity, involved different cognitive processes and emotional responses, and influenced organizational action in different ways. Our theoretical insights have significant implications not only for understanding the use of history in organizations, but also for research on organizational identity and organizational memory.


St. Petersburg, Russia
“The Venice of the North,” as the City of St. Petersburg, Russia earned the nickname of the tourists who come. Canals, bridges, and buildings blend with the landscape Rennaisance green landscape to beautify the city.
The Hermitage Museum, located downtown is the belle of St Petersburg. The museum is housed in a magnificent palace in which there are three million works of art by world famous artists like Rembrandt, Da Vinci, Michelangelo also.
In addition there is also a Museum of Artillery, Combat Engineers and Signal Troops occupying a fortress. There is a large collection of weapons from the past up to now in this museum, including during World War II and the Cold War.
If you want to enjoy the Rennaisance style architectural design style, you can visit the Church of the Saviour. This building is a medieval-style cathedral. In the building of 6,000 square meters is filled with colorful mosaics.
At the time of the night to get a beautiful atmosphere, you can visit the Saint Isaac’s Cathedral. This building is the domed cathedral of the world’s third highest. In the highest tower of the most beautiful city of St Petersburg portrait unfolding before your eyes.
Been to St Petersburg is not complete if not shopping for souvenirs. If interested head to Souvenir Market is located near the Church of the Saviour. This traditional market sells a variety of souvenirs and knick-knacks Russia.


Connected posts make me happy.
So, anyway. Joan du Plat Taylor was born in Scotland in 1906. And when sources say she became a Marine Archaeologist despite having no formal training, they mean no formal training. Reportedly Joan's mom wouldn't let her attend school anywhere. Even the normal 'carry a book on your head' kind of finishing school girls went to in the WWI era.
Despite this she was apparently well read--a contemporary said she read her father's books--and scientifically minded. Her father was badly gassed in World War I, and after the war they started spending their winters in Cyprus. Probably so he could actually breathe. Against her mother's wishes she started volunteering in the gift shop at the The Cyprus Museum in Nicosia. By 1932 she'd gone from giving tours and selling knickknacks to becoming the Assistant Curator at the Museum and learning field methods.
She returned to London to live with her mother for the duration of World War II, and served as first an ambulance driver, and then a censor at the Ministry of Information. In 1945, again without any formal training, she became the Librarian at the University of London Museum of Archaeology, and held that position until she retired in 1970. Then, she was a founding member of the Nautical Archaeological Society and also it's first president, and editor of the International Journal for Marine Archaeology from it's inception in 1972 to until 1980.
Long story short, she's considered one of the first ever Marine Archaeologists.
I've got nowhere to go with this, I just thought you'd all like to bask in the awesome with me.
If you've got the time and inclination there's a much longer, academic biography of her here.
Side note: I've referred to her as a Marine Archaeologist here, but if you follow any of those links you're likely to see Nautical Archaeologist, or Maritime Archaeologist. Your guess is as good as mine, whether or not that's mistaken definitions, or non-standardized terminology, or a factor of her early placement in the history of Underwater Archaeology as a thing, or some mix of all three. If you've got a thought I'd love to hear it.


Maggie J. Gilchrest, with the Vietnam Center & Archive at Texas Tech University, is trying to find combat photographers and correspondents from the Vietnam War for a special project she is doing and has asked us to help get the word out.
She is working on a project that is primarily her thesis/dissertation and she will be donating all of her materials to the Vietnam Center & Archive after she has completed her research. She would like to contact veterans and take their oral histories for the archive. As you know, each vet has a story and the Vietnam Center & Archive oral history project is dedicated to preserving these stories/memories so that students, scholars and other veterans can access them through our center and virtual archive.
If you have not visited the Vietnam Center & Archive, she encourages you to find out what it’s all about by visiting their website: http://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/
She is really amazed by the work they do there in their endeavor to accumulate, preserve and extend the knowledge about the war in Vietnam and is extremely thankful to be a student assistant with the center.
The best way to contact me is via E-mail: email@example.com


Lopön Tsechu Rinpoche
A key figure for Buddhism in Nepal, Lopön Tsechu Rinpoche (1918-2003) had an extraordinary influence in the West. He was the very first Buddhist teacher of Hannah and Lama Ole Nydahl in Nepal in 1968.
Starting in the 1970s, at their invitation, he frequently travelled to the West. Lopon Tsechu Rinpoche oversaw construction of stupas in the West and gave many teachings and initiations to western practitioners.


Baker Animal Clinic was established in 1981 by Dr. Brad Baker. We moved to our current location at 1627 Dundas St. East on February 15, 1994. The clinic has grown exponentially over the years, now owned by Dr. Dave Sutherland and Dr. Cheryl Birss with almost 20 full time employees.
Our clinic occupies 8000 sq feet and includes five exam rooms, pharmacy, treatment area, xray room, isolation room, full surgery suite, and kennel areas for visiting pets!
The clinic is also home to the H.O.P.E. program, which was founded by staff members and has adopted out over 100 cats over the years.


Sven Salén, made a significant impact in the maritime industry when he established his first company in 1915. His entrepreneurial ventures extended beyond maritime activities and encompassed diverse sectors such as fruit imports, retail, shipyards, and oil prospecting, among others.
“Sven Salén was a multifaceted businessman with broad interests and a prominent figure in sailing, skiing and music in Sweden.”
Sven Salén (born in Borås in 1890) got his start in business by acquiring and operating some sailing ships during World War 1. This led to him establishing himself in reefer shipping and eventually also acquiring the leading fruit import in Sweden, Banankompaniet. In the 1950:s Sven Salén ventured into tanker shipping and at the time of his passing in 1969 the shipping company was among the leading in the world.
After the oil crisis in 1973 profitability within the shipping segment plummeted worldwide and the family has moved on to other business fields first through brothers Sven Hampus and Christer and then further in the third generation. Even though Sven Hampus and Christer split the business up between them in 1985 there is still a shared sense of belonging and pride in the family history in the third generation.
Outside of business, Sven Salén had a broad range of interests. He was an accomplished sailor, earning honors such as Svenska Dagbladet’s Bragdmedalj, an Olympic Bronze medal, and multiple gold medals in international championships. Additionally, he played a pivotal role in promoting the Folkboat as the Chairman of the Swedish Sailing Federation. Sven Salén also collaborated with his close friend Evert Taube in founding Visans Vänner and Svenskt Visarkiv. Moreover, as the Chairman of Skid- och Friluftsfrämjandet, he initiated the establishment of mountain hotels in Hemavan, Storlien, and Riksgränsen.
The family has also supported around 75 philanthropic projects and impact businesses over the years, both financially and through voluntary efforts.
Read more about our history here:


Gamko was founded in 1958 by Dutch engineer, Mr. van Gammeren. He created the company name, Gamko, by blending his own name, GAMmeren, with the Dutch word for cooling equipment, KOeling.
The bar coolers were initially manufactured in a barn in Breda, and Mr. van Gammeren soon recognised that he needed more money to put into his business. He approached breweries to sell his equipment to, and established a small factory in Breda to help with the increased demand.
A local entrepreneur, Mr Van Gils heard about this new bar cooling business and its initial success, and after some meetings with Mr. van Gammeren saw the potential in this business, and bought Gamko. Van Gils' strategy was simple – where Heineken goes, Gamko will follow, and this strategy helped to build the company to its present situation.
Van Gils moved Gamko to its current headquarters in 1977, in the rural Dutch town of Etten-Leur. The business has expanded and grown over the decades by opening two further offices in France and the UK, selling high quality bar cooling equipment internationally.
In 1996, Van Gils sold the company to Speciality Equipment Companies (SEC) who managed the company for the next four years. In 2000, Gamko was then sold to Carrier, part of United Technologies Companies (UTC) to ensure its continuity. Carrier implemented a lot of change to Gamko’s culture – particularly in the areas of quality systems and health and safety. Gamko now needed more investment to grow and compete successfully in the drinks market.
In 2007, Carrier made the decision to consolidate its business activities concentrating on its core business: larger cooling equipment. It therefore decided to sell Gamko to ITW (Illinois Tool Works) and the deal was finalised in April 2008.
Today, Gamko employs over 120 staff and is a successful and profitable global company. ITW has focused on improving Gamko’s efficiencies, producing high quality competitive products at the Etten-Leur factory in the Netherlands, which are distributed around the globe. Gamko was awarded the ISO 9001 and 14001 accreditations, and is now positioned as the expert in the market for commercial bar refrigeration.


That’s why I took a 12-minute ferry across the bay to Dartmouth, just so I could come back into Halifax by sea.
At the ferry terminal, there’s a mural of what it might have looked like upon European settlement, with Dartmouth to the left and Halifax to the right. One of the first things I noticed is that both Dartmouth and Halifax were built with Public Commons, a large green space built up upon a hill.
The image of the Public Commons captured my imagination; the notion of a common resource for which all residents maintained stewardship. Perhaps once the community grew large enough, a governor might be hired, to ensure the stewardship was maintained and shirking kept at bay. At heart, a Commons is a place for coming together. My mind drifted to what this might look like in the classroom.
Imagine a hub where students maintain their own private workshop, and where all interactions take place within the Commons. Perhaps the partitions between workshop spaces are semi-permanent, so students can open up their ‘homes’ for view by their community. Wasn’t this what the European settlers imagined upon their arrival in the New World?
It seems not. My initial research (a conversation with a willing bartender) tells that the Commons was an open space used to reload artillery before battle. Approaching the Commons is a major effort, as it is well up a hill, and no early settler would have ever imagined building a home around the perimeter.
All the same, there is some evidence of Halifax leaning towards grass roots community building. This plaque commemorates a 250 year-old garden, a place where citizens yearned to present themselves and meet with others.
This spirit can still be found in the modern businesses that occupy the historic downtown buildings. Almost all the stores are maintained by independent entrepreneurs, and there seems an active public life in the streets.


Often the center of activity and life, State Street is home to an abundance of shops, restaurants, and nightlife. Locals often differentiate "upper State" from "lower State" to describe the variation occurring along this long stretch. Upper State Street is a residential and commercial district that includes numerous professional offices and homes, Lower State Street (also known as the Funk Zone) stretches along the waterfront and is very popular among tourists. Lower State Street is where the nightlife thrives and is the main location for celebrations such as the Old Spanish Days Fiesta. In this area alone, the diversity of Santa Barbara is represented and a true taste of the area's culture can be experienced.
In 1941, a well-known Polish opera singer named Madame Ganna Walska, purchased an estate in Montecito and spent the next 43 years creating Lotusland. The incredible collection of exotic plants throughout the property alludes to Walska’s whimsical and dramatic character as the 37-acre property is a wonderland to walk through. Upon her death in 1984, Lotusland became a nonprofit organization and was open to the public in 1993. It is currently being used to serve and educate the community as a prime example of innovative horticultural practices on display for garden-enthusiasts around the world. These gardens include the aloe, Australian, blue, bromeliads, butterfly, cacti and euphorbias, cactus, cycad, fern, Japanese, orchards, parterre, succulent, theatre, topiary, tropical, water, and the water stairs and cypress allee. These tucked away grounds truly are a rare sight everyone ought to see.
For anyone interested to see how Santa Barbara began, the Old Mission Santa Barbara is the perfect place to start. It is a Spanish mission founded by the Franciscan order under Padre Fermín Lasuén on December 4, 1786 and was the tenth mission intended for the religious conversion of the indigenous Chumash-Barbareño tribe of Native Americans. It is the namesake of the city of Santa Barbara and for Santa Barbara County and consistently amazes those who visit its grounds. Whether you chose to walk through the large and small rooms that ebb and flow with history or simply sit in the rose gardens delicately decorating the grounds outside, the historically extravagant Santa Barbara Mission has something in store for everyone.
Located in the harbor in Santa Barbara, California, it was completed in 1872 and became the longest deep-water Wharf between San Pedro and San Francisco. It was named after local lumberman John P. Stearns who built the wharf to serve the passenger and freight shipping needs of California’s South Coast. Activities may involve taking a ride on a Water Taxi, checking out some marine life at the Sea Center, eating some of the best seafood in Santa Barbara on the ocean, finding souvenirs, treating yourself to Ice Cream at the Great Pacific Ice Cream Company or candy at Mother Stearns Candy Ship, and finding unique shells at Nature’s Own Gift Shop. The smell of salt, view of the shore, and vibe of the ocean will truly make any experience on or around Stearn’s Wharf a truly memorable one.
Located in downtown Santa Barbara on State Street, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art was founded in 1941 as a small art museum. It is home to both permanent and special collections from Asian, American, and European roots spanning 4,000 years of history. The museum presents carefully chosen shows highlighting names such as Degas, Leonardo, Picasso, Rothko, and Van Gogh. It has been, and continues to be, an incredible pioneer to the exhibition of emerging regional artists and seeks to present contemporary art of national and international importance. Its mission of integrating art into the life of the community is made visible in its over 40 education programs that reach over 40,000 people each year. The rich repertoire it contains reaches the entire community in creative, innovative, and beautiful ways. It is here that Santa Barbara’s local talent and creativity can be most directly accessed.
Built by Spain in 1782, El Presidio, otherwise known as the Royal Presidio of Santa Barbara is a former military installation with the mission of defending the Second Military District in California. The Presidio currently serves as a popular tourist attraction across the street from several cafes and coffee shops in an active area downtown. It currently functions as a museum and still active archeological site for El Presidio de Santa Barbara Historic Park. It contains an original adobe structure called El Cuartel, and is the second oldest surviving building in Santa Barbara. This Presidio has the distinction of being the last military outpost built by Spain in the New World. It became a California Historic Landmark in 1958 and was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1973.


Built in 1927, our two-story building, adorned with vibrantly colored tiling, has been the residence of many businesses, organizations, and music venues. During its beginning decades, our building hosted the Brooklyn State Bank, the Catholic Youth Organization and the Self Help Graphics & Art Organization. It was also the home to some of East Los Angeles' most influential Chicano organizations, as well as an important community venue for Mexican youth.
During the 1950s, the building transitioned into a music venue featuring local bands such as The Midniters, Cannibal and the Headhunters, The Premiers, and The Salas Brothers. In the 1980s, the building became known as the Vex, providing a rare community venue for emerging East L.A. punk bands.
In 1987, Mexican American artist Eduardo Oropeza began ornamenting the building with embedded ceramic pieces and mosaics. Such pieces consist of vintage and irregularly broken, brightly colored ceramic recycled household items. The three-year project transformed the building into an essential part of the community. To this day, it remains a historical and artistic attraction in the heart of East Los Angeles. The building has an aura of history and cultural importance that makes every event held their now feel extra special. We are proud to add Atlantis Banquet Hall to the building's long and illustrious story.


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Armistice Centenary commemorations
St Edmund's School, Hindhead
Friday 05 Oct 2018
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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The school will be presenting a World War One Commemorative Exhibition in honour of the 37 OSEs (Old St. Edmund’s pupils) who lost their lives along with the 800,000 soldiers who died during the great war.
We would like to invite you to visit the exhibition on the 10th November 2018 when there will be refreshments served between 9am – 12pm.


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Address: Petrovaradinska tvrdjava bb - Novi Sad, Serbia
The monumental building of Petrovaradin Fortress is situated on the banks of the river Danube in Novi Sad, Serbia. The construction of it, began on October 18th, 1692. Its founder was The Holy Roman Emperor Leopold I, who laid on the safe conduct stone the letter with which he approved the construction. This building, bears the name “Leopold’s Bastion”. The place where the emperor stored the letter has never been found. The fortification complex was systematically constructed until year 1780.
The hotel was opened in the building known as Long Barracs, in 1968 known as “Varadin”. The Hotel charmed with its style. Then it was completely renovated in 2007, with the same style and finesse for the second time it opened its doors for guests. The hotel, rated by the Ministry, earned the Highest Category 5 *.
There are 59 rooms, suites and residences. Rooms are in the renaissance and in modern style, in accordance with its decoration. Apartments and residences bear the names of historical figures such as Emperor Leopold I, Prince Joseph I, Maria Theresa, Charles VI, Commander Eugene of Savoy, etc. These people, all played significant part in the history of the fortress.
We organize all types of seminars, lectures, presentations, as well as weddings, company anniversary celebrations, New Year's Eve, a celebration of love – Valentine's Day, '8 March' , and all other events that guests might want to arrange in our hotel.
At your disposal are Board hall, capacity 20 seats (conference table), Conference hall, capacity 45 seats and Business Club, capacity 25 seats.
For moments of rest we suggest Havana bar, where you can relax to the sounds of classical music and the aroma of Cuban cigars.
There are also three 'a la carte' restaurants, '8 Tamburaša' specializing in voivodinian cuisine, 'Terrace' an Italian restaurant and 'Kastel' a fish restaurant‚ all located on the sunny terrace of Petrovaradin Fortress.
The hotel has a parking lot for 50 vehicles, with 24h video surveillance.
Allow yourself to be part of this story that has past, present and future!
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History of Arkansas Arthropod Studies
The collections of The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s Arthropod Museum date back to the beginning of the College of Agriculture. The Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station was established in 1888. In 1905, Colonel W. G. Vincenheller, Station director, successfully lobbied in Little Rock for financial support. The bill that appropriated funds for buildings and maintenance also established the College of Agriculture. Departments devoted to entomology as well as horticulture, agronomy, animal husbandry, and other agricultural subjects were soon organized. The early faculty was composed, for the most part, of Station staff.
David G. Hall joined the Department in 1926. He added to the Diptera collection, largely in the families Syrphidae, Asilidae, Tabanidae, and Sarcophagidae. Hall resigned in 1928, to be succeeded by Dr. H. H. Schwardt, who added substantial amounts of reared tabanid material to the collection. Schwardt remained with the Department for 10 years and was later replaced by Dr. W. R. Horsfall. The collection grew with his work on the mosquitoes of Arkansas (Kumpe 1932).
During the 1950s Dr. Nell Bevel Causey published extensively on Arkansas millipedes. She had earned a Master of Arts degree at the University of Arkansas in 1937 and a doctoral degree at Duke University in 1940. Dr. Causey held faculty positions at the University of Arkansas and later at Louisiana State University. Over a period of more than 30 years she produced some 70 taxonomic and faunistic papers on millipedes. Her specialties were cave millipedes and the family Parajulidae, but she studied nearly every order occurring in North America. Her enormous collection is now housed at the Florida State Collection of Arthropods in Gainesville.
In 1966, the Department hired a bona fide taxonomist. Rodney Kirkton was a hymenopterist. He had received his master’s degree from Purdue University under Leland Chandler in 1963. His doctoral research was a biosystematic analysis of variation of Halictus ligatus (Hymenoptera: Halictidae), and Purdue granted his doctoral degree in 1968. In Arkansas, his responsibilities included the study of hymenopterous parasitoids and a taxonomic study of the bees of Arkansas. In addition to taxonomic work, he experimented with biological control of caterpillars by manipulating paper wasp (Polistes) populations. He died tragically in 1972.
Dr. Alfred F. Newton, Jr., served as Visiting Systematist for the period October through December 1974. The major purpose of his visit was to build up a working collection of the beetle family Staphylinidae of Arkansas. He curated the entire staphylinid collection, including some 10,000 specimens collected by Dr. Allen and his students, principally Robert Chenowith, and he collected additional material. At the end of his short tenure in Fayetteville, the staphylinid collection contained over 14,000 specimens.
Through the efforts of Tommy Allen, the Arthropod Museum grew considerably in size and scope. It acquired part of the private collection of Carabidae belonging to Dr. S. L. Straneo of Milano, Italy, in 1969. The Straneo Collection added some 18,000 specimens in 5,359 species (Underwood and Brown 1970), representing most of the major tribes of Carabidae form throughout the world. That collection is highly valued because it contains specimens from habitats that no longer exist, and many of the specimens may be the only representatives of their species in North American collections (Carlton, personal communication). The purchase was made possible by a personal gift from Dr. David Rockefeller and matching funds from the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (Allen 1973). Dr. Allen also donated his private collection, and he collected extensively in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi, as well as in Bolivia and Panama. During his tenure as Curator, the Museum received two valuable collections donated by Mr. Board and Dr. W. D. Wyley, representing 183 species of long-horned beetles that occur in Arkansas (Arkansas Naturalist 1983).
Dr. Whitfield reorganized the Hymenoptera collection and added about 25,000 specimens of Hymenoptera (especially Ichneumonidae), Lepidoptera, and Diptera. He resigned in August 2001 and joined the faculty of the Department of Entomology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Dr. Whitfield and Dr. Donald Steinkraus established the Entomology Department’s annual Insect Festival, which now each year exposes around 3000 school children and other interested individuals to Arthropod Museum displays, as well as living insects, games, and various cultural items with entomological themes. The first festival, held 29 October 1993, featured insect horror and monster films in addition to specimens, and it drew 300 to 400 visitors from the community.
At the present time, the Arthropod Museum houses an estimated 750,000 specimens, representing perhaps 25,000 species (Miller 1998). In addition to the collections mentioned above, the Museum has significant holdings of specimens from South Vietnam and Thailand. The history of these collections is not clear.
Jeffrey K. Barnes, Curator
24 March 2003
Allen, R. T. and R. G. Chenowith. 1979. Insect identification and its relation to insect control: the University of Arkansas insect collection. Arkansas Farm Research 28 (6): 3.
Arkansas Naturalist. 1983 (September). Vol 1 (9): 11.
Kumpe, O. 1932. Arkansas’ only Ph.D. granted in entomology. Arkansas Agriculturist 9 (4): 1, 16.
Lincoln, C. and L. O. Warren. 1985. A history of entomology in Arkansas. Special Collections, University of Arkansas Libraries, Fayetteville.
Miller, F. 1998. Small world… Arthropod Museum puts bugs in perspective. Arkansas Land and Life 4 (1): 14-15.
Reynolds, J. H. and D. Y. Thomas. 1910. History of the University of Arkansas. University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. 555 pages.
Rouse, P. and L. O. Warren. 1964. The entomological museum. Arkansas Farm Research 13: 10.
Rouse, E. P. 1967. The problem of insect identification and the University of Arkansas reference collection. Proceedings of the Arkansas Academy of Science 21: 45-48.
Underwood, A. and R. Brown. 1970. The entomology museum. Arkansas Agriculturist 50 (1): 7.
Warren, L. O. and E. P. Rouse. 1969. The ants of Arkansas. University of Arkansas (Fayetteville) Agricultural Experiment Station Bulletin 742. 67 pages.
Wilkinson, T. 1951. Department in the College of Agriculture – III. Entomology. Arkansas Agriculturist 28 (5): 9, 17.


The most famous gastronomic delicacy of the island of Pag is its cheese, whose uniqueness lies in the diet of local sheep, which graze vegetation sprinkled with salt carried by the Velebit bora, the north-eastern wind typical for the area. That gives their milk a characteristic taste and smell. Ripened Pag cheese has a specific hardness and saltiness, a spicy taste, a characteristic aroma and a unique texture – it simply melts in your mouth! This cheese bears the label of an original Croatian product – as soon as you try it, you won’t want to leave Pag without at least one wheel!
Even tough stone would present a disadvantage for some, the people of Pag have managed to turn it to their advantage. Thanks to the hard work of diligent locals, rough stone, the main feature of the island of Pag, has led to the emergence of a profitable industry – the Pag stone is nowadays known far and wide and is used in a variety of ways.
Pag lace is unique not only because of its exceptionally beautiful patterns, quality, and the way it is made, but also because of its long tradition. The oldest records of it date back to the 15th century, when the monastery of the Benedictine Sisters is also mentioned. The skill of lace-making was passed down from generation to generation, without the use of any templates or drafts.
An interesting fact is that Empress Maria Theresa also had a Pag lacemaker who made lace for the Viennese court. Today, Pag lace is part of the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List. When you visit the Rector’s Palace, make sure to also stop by the Pag Lace Gallery!
Pag salt boasts a long tradition of production, as well as an extremely high quality recognized throughout the world. This salt was the first one in Croatia to receive a protected designation of origin thanks to the clean sea of the Pag Bay and its high purity with no heavy metals.
In addition, salt depots (warehouses) are protected monuments of Pag’s industrial architecture. In one of them (Ferdinand), the visitors can see a permanent exhibition dedicated to salt making. We also recommend you to visit the Pag Salt Pan, which attracts many tourists as the old drying production process can still be seen there.
Pag lamb is a delicacy known far and wide for its specific taste that reflects the conditions under which the local sheep live, as well as what they eat. Here, on the karst and rocky ground of Pag, they graze grass, wild plants and medicinal herbs with a high concentration of salt, and that is why their meat has such a special taste.


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It's now 20 years ago that Wessel + O'Connor first showed the work of Jim French. He'd already been doing it for 25 years, just not in an "art" context. This exhibition features the original late 1960's vintage Polaroid pictures he took as studies for homoerotic drawings.
While working as a fashion illustrator in New York City, he founded a mail order company called Luger with an old army buddy. French contributed his drawings of hyper-masculine types such as soldiers, cowboys, and bikers. But by 1967, he bought out his partner and under the pseudonym Rip Colt, and founded the now infamous Colt Studio. As Vince Aletti of The New Yorker wrote: "French revolutionized gay erotica in the nineteen-seventies with photographs of hyper-macho men who looked like Tom of Finland drawings come to life."
French made highly detailed pencil drawings for many Colt Studio books, magazines, and calendars, and turned to the new Polaroid camera to shoot photographs of male models as research studies. Before the 1970's, it had been a challenge getting erotic subject matter that was shot on film processed. The Polaroid Land camera solved all that with it's instant results.
Along with other physique photographers such as Bruce of LA (Bruce Bellas) and Western Photography Guild (Don Whitman), French would become a significant influence on later photographers such as Robert Mapplethorpe, Bruce Weber, and Herb Ritts.
Jim French (b.1932) was formally trained at the Philadelphia Museum School from 1950 to 1954 before joining the armed services in 1955. He settled in New York in 1957, where he would live until 1974, when he relocated to Los Angeles. He has ten published books of his work; including "Man"; "Another Man"; "Jim French Men"; "Quorum"; "Opus Deorum"; "Masc."; "The Art of Jim French"; "The Art of the Male Nude"; and "The Jim French Diaries."


The Oldest Business School in the U.S.: Wharton
There are over one hundred business schools in the United States. Each one ranked based on a number of factors, such as employment, salary, disciplines and alumni. Yet, another factor to consider is the history of the school. The reason why the school was formed should inspire a candidate, as the benefactor reached his goals and made strides in the business world. Names of great businessmen adorn the facades of business schools at universities across the United States, such as John L. Kellogg (Kellogg School of Management) and Walter A. Haas, Sr. (Haas School of Business). The business school with the richest history is the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.
The Wharton School of Business was established in 1881, which makes it the oldest business school in the United States. The school changed the philosophy of teaching business as a trade to a profession. It’s founder, Joseph Wharton, was a pioneer in the zinc and nickel metal industries in Pennsylvania in the mid-1800s. He used his business acumen to co-found the Pennsylvania and Lehigh Zinc Company (later the Bethlehem Steel Company), which was the first successful producer of zinc metal. He also funded the Gap Mine in Lancaster (PA). Wharton believed that businessmen should be “pillars of society” and are obligated to “advance society as a whole, creating new wealth and economic opportunity for all people.” Thus, he founded the Wharton School of Business. As the school grew in size, so did the business disciplines, including business law, finance, insurance and marketing. It is known for many “firsts,” such as a business school research center (Industrial Research Unit), a custom executive program (Securities Industry Institute), an MBA program in Health Care Management and the LEAD program. And there are PhD programs for each business discipline!
As part of his mission to create opportunities for all, he also founded Swarthmore College in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania and the Wharton Fellowship (the first of many fellowships), in which W.E.B. DuBois was a recipient in 1896. W.E.B. DuBois went on to co-found the NCAA. Other notable alumni include Warren Buffet, Elon Musk, Ruth Porat and Ben Lerer. Those who attend Wharton appreciate the school’s history and legacy, including the mission of giving back to the community. When it comes to researching business schools, the school’s history should be included in your criteria.
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Hotel Bazzoni was the first hotel to be built in Tremezzo towards the end of the 19th century, witness of a long historical period and protagonist, when between the night of the 29th and 30th of April 1945 it was bombed and then rebuilt in 1951.
Set in the splendid natural scenery of Lake Como, right in front of the beautiful Bellagio, it offers a panoramic terrace with views over the lake and the dominant mountains. The hotel is situated on the main street of Tremezzo, a few steps from the bus stop and from the pier, from where one may reach all the lake sites, 500 meters from Villa Carlotta and 40 minutes from Como.
Hotel Bazzoni has 137 rooms, all include TVs and private bathrooms with hairdryers, and bath or shower; some also have a balcony or a terrace overlooking the lake. The common areas are covered by free Wi-Fi.
The various hotel renovations over the last decade have aimed to preserve its unique style, through those details that today make it comfortable and homely, while maintaining the charm of the era.


Plastic Injection Molds & Production Since 1963
Two German immigrants had the dream to start a Tool & Die Shop. In June of 1963 they did. In 1974 the partnership ended, and the company was renamed Kruse Tool & Die after founder Juergen Kruse.
By 1980 our company had grown to 26 Mold Makers plus 2 full time Engineers. It was at this time the decision was made to expand our service to Design, Build, and Run of Plastic Injection Molds.
In 1982 this vision was realized. Business expanded quickly, and plans were made to expand into a new larger facility. Construction began in 1987, and in 1988 we moved into our present 30,000 square foot facility.
Since that time we have grown to 27 molding machines, and in 2004 an ISO 8 class Clean Room was constructed to serve our Medical business customers.
We continue today to improve our equipment and processes to ensure our customer's success.
We look forward to serving you.
John Kruse Karen Kruse
KRUSE TOOL & DIE, INC.
2040 Stout Drive
Waminster, Pa. 18974


AIADA's story begins in 1970. Volkswagen dealers in the United States sold 569,000 Beetles that year – an all-time high – resulting in some happy and profitable Volkswagen dealers. Unfortunately, those sales numbers stirred concern among some in Washington and Detroit. Manufacturers and dealers of domestic-brand vehicles used their combined political clout to convince Congress to install trade quotas and tariffs in order to stem the tide of imported vehicles.
It quickly became evident that international nameplate dealers needed a political voice. Later that same record-setting year, 15 Volkswagen dealers met in Washington, D.C. to form the Volkswagen American Dealers Association (VADA). Its purpose was simple – to preserve a free market for imported international automobiles by lobbying the United States government. Today, this dealer-led organization represents more than 10,000 international franchises and is known as the American International Automobile Dealers Association, or AIADA.