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Twice in late April, People's Daily railed against the incorporation of acronyms and English words in written Chinese. "How much have foreign languages damaged the purity and vitality of the Chinese language?" the Communist Party's flagship publication asked as it complained of the "zero-translation phenomenon."
So if you write in the world's most exquisite language—in my opinion, anyway—don't even think of jotting down "WiFi," "MBA," or "VIP." If you're a fan of Apple products, please do not use "iPhone" or "iPad." And never ever scribble "PM2.5," a scientific term that has become popular in China due to the air pollution crisis, or "e-mail."
China's communist culture caretakers are cheesed, perhaps by the unfairness of the situation. They note that when English absorbs Chinese words, such as "kung fu," the terms are romanized. When China copies English terms, however, they are often adopted without change, dropped into Chinese text as is.
President Obama is "wheels up" Tuesday, beginning an eight-day, four-nation visit to East Asia. The most notable aspect of the trip is not where he is going but where he is not. He is not going to China.
That's a good thing because Washington in recent years has been paying far too much attention to Chinese autocrats and not enough to America's five democratic allies and many friends in the region.
The president will meet three of the allies—Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines—and one friend—Malaysia—yet the week in Asia is all about a country that is neither, China. An expansionist China covets territories of all four nations, and it has been attempting to close off international waters, bringing itself into contention with an America that has defended freedom of navigation for more than two centuries.
A spate of suicides among officials in China has caught the country's attention. Beijing's censors have quickly moved to end speculation about the deaths, indicating the Communist Party's sensitivity, but everyday people remain suspicious.
The body of Xu Yean, 58, of the State Bureau for Letters and Calls, was discovered on April 8th in his Beijing office. He was the fourth high-ranking official to take his own life in recent months.
On Monday, voters started to go to the polls in what a recent Economist editorial called "the largest collective democratic act in history." When voting ends on May 12th, Indians will have chosen a new parliament—and a new leader of their democracy, the world's biggest.
Manmohan Singh, the 13th and current prime minister of India, is stepping down. His party, Indian National Congress, has dominated politics since independence in 1947. Yet it is now conducting a dispirited campaign under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi, the fourth generation of the country's most famous political dynasty.
Over the weekend, citizens from around Taiwan converged on their capital of Taipei for demonstrations over a trade agreement with China. On Saturday, a few thousand citizens rallied to support the beleaguered President Ma Ying-jeou as he pushed for ratification of the unpopular pact. On Sunday, more than a hundred thousand citizens—estimates ranged from 116,000 to 700,000—turned out to "write history," opposing the deal and supporting students who had taken over the legislature last month.
On the evening of Tuesday, March 18th, students broke into the Legislative Yuan and blocked the entrances with chairs. At the time, they said they would leave by the following Friday, but they have since decided to stay and remain in place.
On Sunday, China's Xi Jinping and South Korea's Park Geun-hye met on the sidelines of the Nuclear Security Summit in The Hague, their fourth meeting in less than ten months.
The two leaders discussed cooperative projects they have been working on since last year, including a memorial hall in China to honor Ahn Jung-geun, a Korean independence fighter known for his 1909 assassination of Hirobumi Ito, when he was Japan's first governor general of Korea. Xi also said his country would dedicate a stone marker honoring Korean independence fighters. Park, for her part, said Seoul would repatriate 400 sets of remains of Chinese soldiers from the Korean War.
With her mother and two daughters, Michelle Obama will travel to Beijing and two other Chinese cities beginning Wednesday. It will be just her third solo trip outside the US. Even before she leaves Washington, the first lady is being criticized for going easy on China's Communist Party, but in surprising ways her visit could be just what America needs to deal with an unfriendly Chinese leadership.
During her week in China, Obama will focus almost exclusively on one of her primary interests. "I make it a priority to talk to young people about the power of education to help them achieve their aspirations," she said this month. "That message of cultural exchange is the focus of all of my international travel." This emphasis will, to the greatest extent possible, allow her to avoid the troublesome issues now plaguing Sino-US ties. As the Washington Post noted, "Obama's effort to avoid controversy will be particularly pronounced."
"Some dialogue is better than none, and better early than late," said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at his press conference on Saturday in Beijing, talking about China's hopes for denuclearizing the Korean peninsula.
These remarks seem to be directed against the US for not wanting to resume the long-stalled six-party talks. Beijing has been trying to jumpstart the discussions, begun in August 2003, after North Korea abandoned them in April 2009. Russia, Japan, and South Korea are participants along with China, North Korea, and the US.
The Obama administration had tried hard to come to terms with Kim Jong Un, who took over as leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on the death of his father in December 2011. In early 2012, Washington had even reached an interim arrangement, termed the Leap Day Deal because it was announced on February 29th. In return for 240,000 tons of food aid, the North promised to stop work on a uranium-enrichment facility in Yongbyon, suspend nuclear and missile tests, and permit International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors back into the country.
A senior Chinese official took to the airwaves in Hong Kong on Thursday to condemn the brutal stabbing attack on Kevin Lau, the former editor of Ming Pao, a local newspaper, who had been abruptly dismissed from his job in January. "We're closely watching the attack … and strongly condemn the unlawful act of the criminals," said Yang Jian, deputy director of China's Liaison Office in the city. "We firmly support the Hong Kong government to spare no effort, arrest the culprits, and punish them in line with the law."
The statement will do little to lessen the damage to Beijing's reputation in Hong Kong, which has been a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic since 1997. Many in the city suspect that Mainland Chinese individuals or pro-Beijing thugs staged the near-fatal attack on Lau, who sponsored, among other things, exposés on the "hidden" wealth of Chinese leaders.
The special relationship of China and North Korea has stood for more than a half century, and they are now each others' only formal military ally, but contacts between Beijing and Pyongyang appear now to be conducted at a lower level than during the time of Kim Jong Il, the ruler who died December 2011, and the contacts during his rule were lower than those at the time of his father, Kim Il Sung. During Kim Il Sung's reign, diplomacy with China was conducted on a personal basis with Mao Zedong. These days it would appear that the Chinese might be having trouble keeping track of their only formal ally.
On Monday, Beijing said it was "extremely concerned" that Japan had resisted returning more than 300 kilograms of plutonium, most of it weapons-grade, to the United States. The material, purchased from America in the 1960s for research purposes, is enough to make 50 nuclear weapons.
Some think Tokyo will agree to hand back the fissile material in March, at the Nuclear Security Summit in The Hague. Even if it does so, the loss will hardly put a dent in its stockpile: the Japanese possess 44 tons of plutonium. Three-quarters of this fissile material is stored in other countries, but Japan has kept 10 tons on its own soil. Those 10 tons are enough to build about 1,500 nuclear weapons.
Russian President Vladimir Putin had a busy few days of diplomacy in Sochi as the Winter Olympics opened there last week, meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Saturday. Analysts say that, by scheduling the meetings as he did, Putin was using the occasion to expand his influence in East Asia.
Up until now, the dour Russian leader has shown little interest in that part of the world, preferring to devote himself to the "near abroad," his country's western border, and the former Soviet republics of Central Asia. Yet an increasingly nasty struggle embroiling China and Japan has given Putin an opening in East Asia—and leverage. Says Liang Yunxiang of Peking University, "Both countries attach great importance to their relationship with Russia as they hope he will play an active role in regional security and they want his support amid the dispute over the uninhabited islands."
China Central Television's Spring Festival Gala, which bills itself as "the most watched television event in the world," was heavy on Cultural Revolution images this year. The show, a five-hour variety program airing the evening of January 30th, featured a performance of a portion of The Red Detachment of Women, one of the "eight model plays" endorsed by the notorious Jiang Qing, Mao Zedong's wife and ringleader of the Gang of Four. The host of the event, Zhu Jun, appeared in Mao-like apparel to introduce the much-discussed segment.
There were other propagandistic elements to this year's gala, such as the patriotic "My Chinese Dream," a song reinforcing one of the major themes of General Secretary Xi Jinping's rule. Organizers also included two revolutionary ballads. That there was propaganda in CCTV's show is not news. It is noteworthy, however, that the state broadcaster reached back in such a heavy-handed way to Maoist times.
North Korea is now telling the world that South Korea's joint military exercises with the US might trigger an "unimaginable disaster." This warning, delivered in New York on Friday by Pyongyang's ambassador to the UN, looks like the beginning of the third stage in the North's most recent campaign of provocations.
Analysts correctly see the Kim regime as unpredictable, but there are some observable patterns in its behavior, and this year it looks as if the North is following a classic one. In his New Year's speech, young ruler Kim Jong Un expressed hope for better relations with South Korea. There was a catch, however. The offer, as it became clear, was conditioned on the South dropping its annual military exercises with the US. This was Stage 1, an apparently friendly gesture.
For the first time, Hanoi has formally marked the deaths of 74 South Vietnamese sailors killed in an attempt to dislodge Chinese forces occupying several of the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea. The Vietnamese government, many believe, is trying to stay ahead of public sentiment. On Sunday, the 40th anniversary of the sea battle, activists in Vietnam's capital shouted anti-China slogans and laid flowers at the statue of Ly Thai To, a nationalist figure. Police allowed the unauthorized event to go on for about a half hour before dispersing the crowd.
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The grant will support an innovative global health research project conducted by Dr. Alexander MacDonald.
RANCHO SANTA FE, Calif. — Innolytics has received a $100,000 "Grand Challenges Explorations" grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The grant will support an innovative global health research project conducted by Dr. Alexander MacDonald, chief science officer, titled "Contraception based on inhibition of the sperm receptor."
MacDonald's project is one of 78 grants announced by the Gates Foundation in the fourth funding round of Grand Challenges Explorations, an initiative to help scientists around the world explore bold and largely unproven ways to improve health in developing countries. The grants were provided to scientists in 18 countries on six continents.
To receive funding, MacDonald showed in a two-page application how his idea falls outside current scientific paradigms and might lead to significant advances in global health. The initiative is highly competitive, receiving almost 2,700 proposals in this round.
Virtually all mammalian contraception is based on some form of hormonal action. OvoControl brand of nicarbazin, now registered for avian use, can potentially represent a new class of contraceptive technology in mammals.
MacDonald, a chemist originally from the University of Iowa, spent the first part of his career in drug development with Hoffmann-La Roche in Nutley, N.J. He has spent the large part of the last decade studying nicarbazin and its unique contraceptive properties.
The Gates Foundation funded research will determine the effectiveness of this novel compound on the inhibition of the sperm receptor in higher species. "We have demonstrated the novel use of the compound as a safe and effective contraceptive method in birds and plan to determine its effectiveness in mammals", stated MacDonald.
The winners of these grants show the bold thinking we need to tackle some of the world's greatest health challenges," said Dr. Tachi Yamada, president of the Gates Foundation's Global Health Program. "I'm excited about their ideas and look forward to seeing some of these exploratory projects turn into life-saving breakthroughs."
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Call me Ishmael. Some years ago – never mind how long precisely – having little or no money in my purse, and nothing particular to interest me on shore, I thought I would sail about a little and see the watery part of the world. So begins Herman Melville's epic struggle between man and the great leviathan. Of course Melville died in poverty and obscurity, never knowing he had written the great American novel, but the mighty sperm whale lives on (despite the best effort of Yankee whalers to the contrary). Of all the great whales this species has captured my imagination (and camera) the most. Here is just a beautiful glimpse at sunset in the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico.
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Weapons of Audio - Dreams
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Looks like yU wasn't the only one who enjoyed some artistically stimulating Dreams last night. Whereas the DMV underground rhymesayer's reveries were all about his growth as an emcee, Weapons of Audio had something else running through their unconscious minds: namely, a certain woman. Recorded to celebrate the duo's being added to Check Yo Ponytail 2, this new single (also titled Dreams) finds the ATL twosome who brought us stellar freestyle series contribution Ode to Mannish Boy crafting a bass-heavy, yet fittingly tranquil instrumental backdrop for sung bars celebrating said shawty's extensive charms. This sizzling late-summer banger is currently unattached to any forthcoming project, but those digging it can download the cut (complete with artwork by Floyd and Jeremy Daniels) using the button above.
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Things To Do in Gulf Shores
With more than 32 miles of sugar-white beaches and rolling sand dunes, it's no wonder Gulf Shores is one of the South's best vacation spots. The main attraction is the beach, but many more family-friendly options await you.
– Spend the day at Gulf State Park, where you can visit the largest pier on the Gulf of Mexico. More than 1,540 feet long and 42,000 square feet, the pier offers plenty of room for fishing, sightseeing, and leisurely walking. Admission costs $3 per day for ages 12 and up; an adult fishing permit costs $8 per day. Adventurous types, the Gulf Adventure Center at Gulf State Park is for you! Take the Hummingbird Ziplines for spectacular views of Lake Shelby and the Gulf of Mexico. If you fear heights, then explore the coast via paddle-board or kayak instead.
– Grab your binoculars and do a little birdwatching at Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge, whose name means "safe harbor" in French, offers more than 7,000 acres of protected wildlife habitats for migrating birds, nesting sea turtles, and the endangered Alabama beach mouse.
– Explore the waters of the Gulf by boat. Charter a fishing boat at nearby Orange Beach for a day of deep-sea fishing. See dolphins in their natural habitat on a dolphin cruise. Certified diver? Gotcha covered. Check out the LuLu, a sunken freighter. At a maximum depth of 115 feet, it's a perfect site for divers of all skill levels.
– Find some good eatin' at one of the area's many seafood restaurants. You can go where the locals go – the Original Oyster House and King Neptune's are long-time favorites. Or try a popular franchise like Tacky Jacks in Gulf Shores, which also has locations in Fort Morgan, Orange Beach, and Mobile. Be sure to try some of those crab claws!
– Take a drive up to Foley and shop till you drop at the Tanger Outlets. More than 120 brand-name stores await you.
– Channel your inner child – and give the kids some thrills and chills – at The Track Family Recreation Center, which offers Go-Karts, bumper cars, and other rides as well as miniature golf.
– Cool off in a lazy river, then play a round of mini-golf, at Waterville USA. Set on 20 acres about 1/4 mile from the beach, Waterville is both a water park and an amusement park. It's open seasonally, so make sure you check out the hours before you go.
– Go crabbing at night. Grab some flashlights, a net, and a bucket (kids optional) and look for crabs. Expect endless giggles and lasting memories! Be sure to practice catch and release.
– Spend a day at historic Fort Morgan. This star-shaped fort was built to control the main shipping channel into Mobile Bay. Its original purpose was simple – to prevent enemy forces from entering the bay. Be sure to bring your camera. Historic arches and natural light will ignite your creative juices.
– Take a walk on the wild side at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo. Known as "The Little Zoo That Could," it features more than 500 animals, including tigers, lions, bears, birds, and reptiles, plus a petting zoo. Interactive animal shows are offered during the spring and summer months.
– Jam out to a live performance for a smorgasbord of night-time entertainment. Sipping ice-cold drinks and listening to some good music is a great way to end the perfect day at the beach. LuLu's at Homeport Marina offers live entertainment every day. So does the Flora-Bama, a short drive down the highway at the Florida state line. Also check out the concert schedule at The Wharf Amphitheater in nearby Orange Beach.
– Relax. The most important thing to do. Whether it's just lying on the beach listening to the waves crash or a day at the spa. Just say ahhh!
Find Gulf Shores vacation rentals and more fun things to do in Gulf Shores on our website, or download the BeachGuide iPhone App from the Apple Store.
More than three million lights will illuminate the skies over Bellingrath Gardens and Home as the Theodore, Alabama, estate celebrates its annual Magic Christmas in Lights. The show, which starts November 28 and runs through January 3, includes some 1,000 displays throughout the 65-acre property.
The English Renaissance-style Bellingrath mansion will be dressed for the holidays as well with poinsettias, twinkling lights, Christmas trees, and magnificent arrangements of seasonal greenery. Nightly choral performances will be held on the home's South Terrace.
Guests can also have their picture taken with Santa and shop for Christmas presents in the estate's well-stocked gift shop. And the on-site Magnolia Cafe will be serving dinner, with specials offered daily.
Admission prices for Magic Christmas in Lights are $15 for adults (13 and older), $7 for children aged 5 to 12, and free for children 4 and under. Prices for Magic Christmas in Lights and a tour of the Bellingrath mansion are $24 for adults (13 and older), $13 for children aged 5 to 12, and free for children 4 and under.
Magic Christmas in Lights is open daily from 5 to 9 p.m. through January 3 (closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day). Home tours are given every hour and half hour until 8:30 p.m.
Advance tickets can be ordered online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/920145. Tickets are also available at the door.
For more information about Belllingrath Gardens and Magic Christmas in Lights, visit http://www.bellingrath.org.
For links to area vacation rentals, restaurants, and more, visit www.BeachGuide.com/GulfShores and www.BeachGuide.com/OrangeBeach.
The Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival opens November 6 for 11 days of great music, written and performed by some of the most talented songwriters in the world. This is the 30th year for the festival, which will feature more than 200 performers on stage at the Flora-Bama Lounge on Perdido Key and at other Gulf Coast venues in Pensacola, Orange Beach, and Gulf Shores.
Described as the "grandaddy of songwriter festivals" by both Billboard and American Songwriters magazines, the event is named for the late Frank Brown, long-time night watchman at the Flora-Bama. Mr. Frank, as he was known to Flora-Bama regulars, loved music and was the last person the performers saw every night at closing time.
A one-of-a-kind event, the FBISF focuses on the composers and the stories behind the songs – how and why they wrote some of the world's greatest hits – rather than on the performers who made them famous.
This year's lineup includes Austin Church, whose compositions have been recorded by Lyle Lovett and Jimmy Buffett; Jim McBride, who has written hits for Conway Twitty, Tammy Cochran, and Alan Jackson; and Scotty Emerick, who both writes for and performs with Toby Keith.
Also appearing this year are Dean Dillon, writer of some 50 songs performed by the legendary George Strait, and Jamey Johnson, a Country Music Association Awards winner who has performed with Kid Rock and Willie Nelson.
Admission to most of this year's venues is free, although some may have a small cover charge. Performances will continue daily through November 16.
For more information, log onto www.fbisf.com/.
November is off-season at the beach, and plenty of vacation rentals are available at reasonable rates. For places to stay in the area, check out our listings of condos, beach houses, and hotels at Gulf Shores Vacation Rentals, Orange Beach Vacation Rentals, Perdido Key Vacation Rentals, and Pensacola Beach Vacation Rentals. Some properties are offering special rates and package deals during the songwriter festival.
Beer lovers from all over the country are getting ready to raise a glass or two at the annual Baytowne Wharf Beer Festival. Held every fall at Sandestin's Village of Baytowne Wharf, the festival has been billed as the "Best Beer Fest on the Emerald Coast." This year's event is scheduled for October 17 and 18.
With 40-plus breweries offering more than 200 domestic and international beers, the 2014 festival features plenty of tastings (including specialty, seasonal, and not-yet-released beers), as well as seminars and live entertainment. New this year is Beer Bingo. There is no charge to participate in the bingo competition, which kicks off at 6 p.m. on Friday at the Events Plaza Stage. Prizes include a Yolo board, gift cards, and more.
During the main beer-tasting event, scheduled for Saturday from 2 to 6 p.m., brewery representatives will be available to discuss the different types of lagers and ales. All ticket-holders will receive a Baytowne Wharf Beer Fest glass for the tastings. Live music will be provided by the Owsley Brothers (2 to 4 p.m.) and Native Run (4 to 6 p.m.).
Also new this year is the VIP event, held on Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. VIP ticket-holders will enjoy exclusive beer tastings, barbecue, a signature beer glass – and the opportunity to beat the lines for the main event.
Cost of general admission tickets is $25 per person in advance, $30 on October 18. Cost of VIP tickets is $55 per person in advance, $60 the day of the tastings. To order tickets, and for more information, visit www.baytownewharfbeerfestival.com.
Visit our website for more information about Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort and other Destin Florida vacation rentals.
One of the most popular events on the Alabama coast returns to Gulf Shores this fall. Scheduled for October 9, 10, 11, and 12, the 43rd annual National Shrimp Festival is expected to attract more than 250,000 visitors to the city.
Voted one of the best outdoor festivals in the Southeast by Southern Living magazine, the National Shrimp Festival always promises plenty of fun for all – live entertainment, arts and crafts, children's activities, and, of course, lots of shrimp. In fact, festival-goers will be able to enjoy the tasty crustacean prepared boiled, fried, grilled, stuffed – just about every mouth-watering way imaginable!
Other festival activities include a sand sculpture contest, 5K and 10K run/walks, and the first-ever Shrimp Festival Idol Contest, featuring the best youth vocalists on and around the Alabama Gulf Coast.
More than 300 vendors will be selling everything from T-shirts to fine art, musicians will be providing live entertainment daily on two stages, and youngsters will enjoy games, crafts, and other interactive fun at the Children's Activity Village.
The Shrimp Festival Idol Contest will be held Saturday on the West Stage from 10 a.m. until noon. The sand sculpture competition, held on Saturday as well, starts at 11 a.m. on the beach. Also on Saturday, the 10K run/walk starts at 8 a.m., and the 5K begins 30 minutes later. Winners of the Annual Restaurant Challenge will be announced Saturday afternoon on the East Stage at 3:15 p.m.
The National Shrimp Festival is held at the public beach access, where Highway 59 intersects with Highway 182 in Gulf Shores. Admission is free. To learn more, visit www.nationalshrimpfestival.com.
And don't forget to check out our Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Vacation Rentals links for info on the best spots to stay while you're visiting the Alabama Gulf Coast.
Fall is just around the corner, and "The World's Luckiest Fishing Village" is getting ready to host one of the season's biggest events – the annual Destin Fishing Rodeo. Described as "the ultimate fishing tournament for saltwater anglers of all ages," the competition, which runs every day for the entire month of October, features more than $100,000 in cash and prizes and is expected to attract more than 30,000 fishermen.
Just about every kind of game fish is recognized with awards during the rodeo, so no matter whether you're trolling offshore for sailfish and marlin or inshore for king mackerel, you'll be in the running for prizes. Every Saturday during the month is Shark Saturday, with a cash prize going to the fisherman who catches the biggest shark.
All ages are welcome to compete, and participation is free for everyone fishing aboard a boat that has been registered for the rodeo. For a list of registered boats, visit www.destinfishingrodeo.org/registeredboats.html. Both charter and private boats are eligible to compete. Registration fees are based on the size of the boat and start at $50 for a kayak or paddleboard.
Anglers can also opt to fish on the pier instead of a boat. The fee for pier fishing is $25 for participants aged 15 and older; there is no cost for anglers younger than 15.
Even if you don't want to fish, you're welcome to watch the weigh-ins on the docks at AJ's Seafood and Oyster Bar. Weigh-ins are conducted daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Every afternoon, AJ's and the rodeo will be giving away gift certificates from local businesses.
Looking for a place to stay, good spots to eat, and other things to do while you're in Destin? We can help! Check out our links at Destin Vacation Rentals, Destin Restaurants, Destin Golf, and Destin Recreation.
Some of country music's brightest stars are heading to Panama City Beach this month for the second annual Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam. Headliners for what promises to be a country music extravaganza to rival last year's are Grammy Award winners Carrie Underwood and Dierks Bentley and reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year and Grammy Award winner Blake Shelton. Dates for the festival are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, August 29, 30, and 31.
All performances will take place on two stages, the Daytime Beach Stage at the M.B. Miller County Pier, and the Main Headline Stage at Frank Brown Park. Performances at the Daytime Beach Stage will run from 10 a.m. to around 2 p.m. Gates at the Main Headline stage open at 3 p.m., with performances beginning at 4:30 p.m. and ending around midnight. Concertgoers can take the complimentary Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam US Air Force Shuttles from one stage to the other. (The shuttles are handicap-accessible.)
Carrie Underwood is scheduled to perform on Friday night, followed by Dierks Bentley on Saturday and Blake Shelton on Sunday. All three shows will be at the Main Headline Stage starting at 10:15 p.m. each night.
General admission tickets are still available for this year's Gulf Coast Jam, but the festival is expected to be a sellout. Last year's inaugural event, starringToby Keith, Brantley Gilbert, and Trace Adkins, attracted thousands of country music fans from across the United States and beyond. For more information and to order tickets, visit www.gulfcoastjam.com.
Many of the Panama City Beach property management companies are offering special packages that include discounted rates on accommodations, admission to Gulf Coast Jam, transportation, and other extras. To learn more, check out our Panama City Beach Vacation Rentals page. You'll also find other things to do, places to eat, and more at our links for Panama City Beach Restaurants, Panama City Beach Golf, Panama City Beach Fishing, and Panama City Beach Recreation.
You don't have to own a boat to find plenty of fun during the Emerald Coast Poker Run. This is the 22nd year for the annual boating event, presented by the Florida Powerboat Club as part of August's Boat Week. And it's the largest summer poker run in the U.S., annually earning around $150,000 and benefitting the Emerald Coast Foundation, which raises funds for Northwest Florida youth organizations.
In addition to the poker run, the week's events include a Ladies Night Luau at Helen Back in Fort Walton Beach on August 13 and the Miss Boat Week 2014 contest on August 14 at The Swamp on Okaloosa Island. There's a free barbecue lunch at Juana's in Navarre Beach for all registered poker run participants on August 15 from noon to 2 p.m. That evening, a party for all of the Emerald Coast Poker Run captains and their crews will be hosted by AJ's Seafood and Oyster Bar in Destin. The party, which starts at 7 p.m., offers guests the chance to view other participants' boats at the restaurant's marina.
The Emerald Coast Poker Run will be held on Saturday, August 16, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Participating boaters will collect their cards at designated checkpoints along a route that starts in Destin and runs for 120 miles to Pensacola Beach. Spectators are invited to gather at the various stops to join in the fun.
The boaters will play their hands that evening at the poker run party. The all-you-can-eat, all-you-can-drink event, held at the Emerald Coast Conference Center on Okaloosa Island, will also feature live music, dancing, and a silent auction.
Boat Week concludes on August 17 with Fudpucker's Bloody Mary and Mimosa Party, held on the water at FudShucker's Steam Shack and Raw Bar, behind Fudpucker's Okaloosa Island location. The party starts at 9 a.m. and includes premium vodkas and Champagnes, plus juices and condiments. Guests are also welcome to stay for lunch. Proceeds will go to the Emerald Coast Foundation.
For details, and to learn how to get tickets to the evening poker run party, visit www.emeraldcoastpokerrun.com. And make sure you check out our Destin vacation rentals, Fort Walton Beach vacation rentals, Pensacola Beach vacation rentals, and Navarre Beach vacation rentals for the best places in the area to stay.
Have you tried stand-up paddle-boarding yet? It's lots of fun and easy to learn, so it's no wonder it's one of the hottest new sports to hit the Gulf Coast. Paddle-boarding offers an exciting and different way to explore the area's lakes, canals, harbors and bays, and – once you learn to balance – the Gulf. It's safe, too, so it's a great activity the whole family can enjoy.
The easiest way to start paddle-boarding is to visit a professional outfitter such as GUSU (Get Up Stand Up) Paddlesports in Destin. One of the largest retailers in Northwest Florida, GUSU carries a wide selection of paddle-board equipment, clothing, and accessories. It also offers rentals, lessons guaranteed to "have you up and paddling in no time at all," paddle-board tours of Destin Harbor (equipment and instruction are included in the price), and SUP-Yoga and SUP-Lates fitness classes.
"Our educated staff is always eager to help anyone with questions regarding the sport of stand-up paddling," said GUSU co-owner Jon Parks. "We want you to leave with the right product. That's why we offer a 'try-before-you-buy' option. We carry everything from surf and touring to race stand-up paddle boards, plus a wide variety of paddle accessories."
GUSU offers online shopping for paddleboards, paddles, clothing, and other accessories on its Website, www.gusupaddlesports.com. GUSU can also be contacted via Facebook, www.facebook.com/gusupaddlesports, and by calling 850-460-7300. Its Destin store, inside "TheXperience" at 111 Harbor Boulevard, is open daily year-round.
Planning a trip to Destin? Visit our Destin vacation rentals, Destin recreation, and Destin restaurants pages to find the best places to stay and things to do.
Building Sandcastles 101
We didn't know much about building sandcastles before our lesson with Rick Mungeam of BeachSandSculptures.com today, but had we been building sandcastles all by ourselves, I'm sure everything we would have done would have been all wrong.
We started out learning that building sandcastles by the shore, as virtually everyone does, is the least desirable location because the sand is finer closest to the dunes. Who would have thought that? But, it makes sense as Rick demonstrates the correct process for obtaining the best mixture of sand and water. It is a technique that uses gravity and vibration to extract air, leaving a hard sand structure base for sculpting whatever one might imagine.
Rick started with a huge pile of sand, gently saturated with buckets of water. Using a bottomless bucket as a 'form' he filled the structure with a few inches of sand at a time, mixing with water, and patting the sides to settle the sand and let the air escape. The result is a hard, tall pile of sand with which to work.
Once we had a tall sculpting structure, Rick pulled out a few familiar utensils and placed them within reach, on the pile. Some of the tools we used were a melon baller, a jigsaw, a thin spatula, paint brush and straw, which he called a pneumonic something or another. It's essential for blowing sand out of the way during fine sculpting.
Next we watched Rick demonstrate some basic techniques for creating sculptures, including doorways, steps and archways. He makes it look easy – but when we try we see it's not quite that easy, but certainly possible with a little practice and the knowledge we've gained today. Everyone left with a vision of future sand sculptures. I know what I want to make… just as soon as I have a little free time on the beach.
Our lesson today was at the public access beach in front of Silver Shells Resort in Destin, Florida. It was a beautiful day. Had we listened to the weather report we might have skipped the lesson, but as often happens at the coast, the predicted storms blew inland and we had a perfect June day with overcast skies giving some relief from the hot sun, a pleasant sea breeze, and the beautiful emerald-green Gulf as our backdrop.
Beachsandsculptures.com has multiple locations and coaches in the Destin to Hwy 30A area. To schedule a lesson, call (303) 681-2631. Also, check out their facebook page for inspiration and the BeachGuide Sandcastle Pinterest board. Rick and his team do corporate sand sculptures, as well as marriage proposals in the sand and other custom sand sculptures.
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Pranzo Serves Seafood Italian Style
We've enjoyed a few memorable meals at Pranzo on Okaloosa Island in Fort Walton Beach, and each one has somehow been better than the last. The challenge is to order anything new because our past selections have been so amazing, such as the Seafood Canneloni.
The chef stuffs homemade pasta with fresh Gulf shrimp, sea scallops and lobster and covers the dish with fresh mozzarella and a creamy tomato sauce. The chicken Canneloni is a favorite dish for our 12-year old, who doesn't quite appreciate seafood, yet. It's equally delicious, with grilled chicken, spinach and artichoke hearts stuffed in a homemade pasta and smothered with a creamy alfredo sauce.
I've tried several seafood dishes at Pranzo. On this occasion I was more than pleased with the Mahi Mahi – a fresh, thick filet caught locally, topped with lump crabmeat and the house cream limoncello sauce and served over thick, succulent asparagus spears. The Grouper Piccata, beer-battered fingers served with a caper and lemon sauce over a vegetable risotto, is also delicious. A lighter option I've enjoyed in the past is the Seared
Tuna from the appetizer menu. It's lightly seared and served with a balsamic and blood orange sauce over cucumber fennel slaw. With a house salad, it was a refreshingly light, but flavorful summer dinner.
As usual, none of us needed dessert, but we succumbed to the tempting menu. One from our group ordered the Tiramasu while another enjoyed the Crème Brullee. Our waiter's favorite is the Limoncello Cream Pie. Other options include Cannoli, Amaretto Cheesecake, Italian Chocolate Torte and Fried Strawberries – something I'll save room for next time – served a la mode with vanilla ice cream and chocolate and raspberry drizzle.
The Tiramsu-Tini, with Espresso-vanilla vodka, butterscotch, Irish cream, whipped cream and coffee sprinkles was my choice for a decadent end to a wonderful dining experience.
Our waiters, James and Mike, both give excellent recommendations and friendly service.
The full bar and wine list offer plenty of choices in all price ranges. Check Pranzo's facebook page for current specials and happy hour. Visit our website for a map and more details about Pranzo and other Fort Walton Beach restaurants. You can also download the free BeachGuide iPhone App from the Apple store and search for restaurants near your current location, by cuisine type, and use the interactive map feature to get driving directions.
A top-rated resort, Sterling Shores is just minutes away from everything Destin has to offer, from fishing charters and golf to shopping and restaurants. Sterling Shores Destin is the ideal base for a family vacation on Florida's beautiful Emerald Coast.
"It's a great place to spend quality time with your family," said one recent guest. "It's close to the beach and a short drive to everything." Another visitor agreed, adding that it was "overall, a great experience. We loved the pools, especially the heated pool."
Resort Amenities
Amenities at Sterling Shores include a 42-seat private movie theater with surround sound, a beachside pool, a 4,300-square-foot lagoon-style pool with mushroom fountain, a family fitness center, a Gulf-front beach club, on-site check-in, seasonal beachside rental service, unlimited DVD rental, and a beachfront eatery. Also available are free wireless Internet service and conference/meeting room facilities. If sightseeing's not high on your vacation to-do list, you may not want to leave the property at all, unless it's for a quick trip to the grocery. There's even a barbecue area that's perfect for a family cookout.
Inside, the resort's luxurious one- to four-bedroom condos include fully-equipped kitchens, full-size washers and dryers, comfortable beds, and cable TV. Private balconies with views of the beautifully landscaped grounds, the swimming pools, and the Gulf are ideal spots for relaxing with morning coffee or end-of-the-day drinks.
Nearby Attractions
Within walking distance of Sterling Shores Destin are The Track family recreation center, Big Kahuna's water park, and Back Porch Seafood and Oyster House. Other Destin attractions, including Henderson Beach State Park and the popular AJ's Club Bimini, are also nearby. And the whole family will enjoy a trip to Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park, just a few miles away in Fort Walton Beach.
Check It Out Today
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Fort Walton Beach visitors beware – the city is about to be invaded by pirates.
Captain Billy and his Krewe of Bowlegs will be in town on a "scouting" expedition to kick off the annual Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival on Thursday, June 5. The festivities begin at 6 p.m. at the Landing with entertainment, food, drink, and pirate pranks the whole family will enjoy. At 7, there's a torchlight parade on Eglin Parkway, followed by live music and the Krewe of Bowlegs' arrival at the Landing.
More festival fun starts on Friday at 3 p.m. with kids' activities and live musical entertainment. There's a preliminary pirate skirmish at 7 p.m., followed by more live music and a fireworks display to end the evening.
On Saturday, the festival continues at 10 a.m. with more kids' activities and live music. At 4 p.m., Billy and his band make their final landing and try to take Fort Walton Beach from Mayor Mike Anderson and his personal pirate crew. At this point, it's anybody's guess who the winners will be!
Festival admission is free. To keep the kids entertained, there will also be an interactive Pirate Play Zone featuring a rock wall, inflatables, and more. Cost of admission is $15, and a wristband good for Friday and Saturday is available for $20.
To learn more about the Billy Bowlegs Festival, sponsored by the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce, visit www.billybowlegsfestival.com.
For places to stay and details on local restaurants, check out our listings at Fort Walton Beach hotels, vacation rentals, and condo rentals and Fort Walton restaurants.
Enter our Sandcastle Facebook Photo Contest this summer, and you could win CASH and a FREE sandcastle-building lesson! The grand prize is $200 plus a two-hour lesson from beachsandsculptures.com, owned by professional sand sculptors Rick and Capri Mungeam. The lesson (good through the end of 2015) includes a demonstration of proper sand-sculpting tools and their usage, how to mix the right amounts of sand and water, and mentoring as you create a beachfront masterpiece.
To enter, you must build and photograph your own original sand sculpture and post its photo at http://woobox.com/mpcvx4. Judging for the grand prize will be done by Rick Mungeam. Second prize, $100, will be determined by which photo gets the most "likes" on Facebook. The contest ends August 12, 2014. Photos must be taken on the Gulf Coast in Florida, Alabama, or Mississippi. Amateur sculptors only, please – this is not a professional competition!
Need some inspiration for your entry? Check out our Pinterest board of sand sculptures at www.pinterest.com/BeachGuideLLC/castles-in-the-sand-crazy-critters-and-more/ and the Mungeams' Facebook page at www.facebook.com/BeachSandSculptures.
Things to Do in Destin
With its white-sand beaches, glittering Gulf waters, and clear skies most days of the year, Destin is a popular spot for vacationers wanting to laze around in the sun. But for visitors looking for a more active vacation, or just a quick break from the beach, there are plenty of other things to do in Destin.
Following are some of our suggestions.
- Go fishing. The fish are biting year-round in Destin – it's called "The World's Luckiest Fishing Village" for a reason. Destin Harbor is also home to the largest charter fishing boat fleet in the state of Florida. Find info on Destin Charter Fishing boats for your next trip, including types of fishing, number of passengers, fees, and more.
- Visit Crab Island. Bring your boat, or rent a pontoon or Jet Ski and spend the day at this submerged sandbar, where boaters anchor in the shallow water just north of the Destin bridge. Besides relaxing on the water and taking in the scenery, visitors enjoy floating water slides and other kid-friendly attractions, snack and beverage vendors making their rounds, music playing on party barges during weekends, floating bars, Frisbee, snorkeling, hunting for hermit crabs, and just visiting with friends and enjoying the crowd.
- Play golf. Destin is well known for its beautiful golf courses (offering more than 1,000 holes), many of which boast views of the Gulf and Choctawhatchee Bay. Find info to schedule your tee time by visiting our Destin Golf page.
- Try a new water sport. Options include (but are not limited to) paddleboarding, Jet Skiing, kayaking, sailing, snorkeling, and diving. Most beach services rent equipment, such as paddleboards and kayaks, right in front of rental condos. Jet Skis, pontoons, parasailing, and snorkeling boats depart from the Harborwalk Village area. You can visit the area or arrange a trip in advance by visiting our Destin Recreation listings.
- Build a castle in the sand. Discover your inner child, and keep the kids entertained at the same time, by learning how to build the best sandcastle ever. Beach Sand Sculptures, a Santa Rosa Beach-based company, offers sandcastle-building lessons year-round, not just in Destin, but it communities all along the Emerald Coast. Owners Rick and Capri Mungeam also create professional sand sculptures on demand to mark everything from marriage proposals and weddings to birthdays and anniversaries.
- Visit The Track, an amusement park catering to all ages. Besides muliple Go-Kart tracks, attractions include mini-golf, bumper cars on land and water, an arcade, kiddie rides, and bungee jumping for the thrill seekers.
- Spend the day at the Big Kahuna water park, centrally located in the heart of Destin, open seasonally and featuring enough rides and slides to keep visitors of all ages entertained.
- Eat lots of seafood.You'll find plenty of dining choices in Destin, from cozy hole-in-the-wall cafes to white-tablecloth eateries. Attention anglers: Many local restaurants will even cook your catch for you!
- Party. Destin has plenty of night spots, many of which offer live entertainment every evening. AJ's Club Bimini, on Destin Harbor, always draws a crowd. Enjoy the laid-back atmosphere, tropical drinks, bands, and dancing (Sunday to Thursday until 2 a.m.).
- Cruise the harbor, bay, and Gulf. Sign up for a sunset or dolphin cruise and explore Destin by water. Find Destin sunset cruises here.
- Drive over to neighboring Fort Walton Beach and visit The Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park.
- Check out the shops and restaurants at HarborWalk Village and Sandestin's Village of Baytowne Wharf. Other shopping options include Silver Sands Premium Outlets, Destin Commons, and Grand Boulevard at Sandestin.
- Rent a bike. Get in some exercise and see the sights at the same time! A great place to explore by bike is nearby Henderson Beach State Park. A pet-friendly hiking trail meanders through the dunes, making the park a good place to walk as well.
Find Destin vacation rentals and more fun things to do on our Website, or download the BeachGuide iPhone App from the Apple Store.
During the month of May, we're offering one of our lucky Facebook fans the chance to win a three-day, two-night stay in a deluxe two-bedroom condo on the beautiful Gulf Coast, from Gulf Shores to Panama City Beach. To enter, just visit us at https://www.facebook.com/Beachguide and click on the contest link. Be sure to 'share' with your friends, too, because you earn a bonus entry for every Facebook friend who enters after you. And hurry – the random drawing for the lucky winner will be held May 29! (Some restrictions apply.)
Pelican Beach Resort in Destin Florida is celebrating the arrival of spring with a 'Warmer Days of Spring and Sizzling Summer Special Offer' – offering savings of 25% on family beach vacations.
The condominium-style resort offers a variety of amenities, tasteful condominiums and an ideal location in the heart of the Destin area. To take advantage of this offer guests need to make reservations early for best availability.
BEACHGUIDE EXCLUSIVE WARMER DAYS OF SPRING SPECIAL – Now through May 22, 2014:
Save Up to 25% on Gulf-front and Gulf View Condominiums! Discount is based on arrival date and length of stay. Excludes Monthly Rates. Subject to availability and may be withdrawn or modified at anytime without notice. (see offer details!)
MEMORIAL WEEKEND SPECIAL – MAY 23, 2014 through May 30, 2014:
Save Up to 25% on Gulf-front and Gulf View Condominiums! Discount is based on arrival date and length of stay. Excludes Monthly Rates and 2 Bedroom "Dolphin" units. Subject to availability and may be withdrawn or modified at anytime without notice. (see offer details!)
SUMMER KICK-OFF SPECIAL – May 31, 2014 through August 3, 2014:
Save Up to 20% on Gulf-front and Gulf View Condominiums on stays of 4 nights or more! Discount is based on arrival date and length of stay. Excludes Monthly Rates and 2 Bedroom "Dolphin" units. Subject to availability and may be withdrawn or modified at anytime without notice. (see offer details!)
And, guests who book with the On-Site Management office at Pelican Beach receive the following perks:
- From March 14th through Labor Day, receive a $25 Resort Gift Card good for use in Chan's Market Cafe or the Tiki Bar
- Complimentary Pelican Advantage program
Easter Happenings on the Gulf
All along the Alabama and Florida Gulf coasts, communities are getting ready to celebrate Easter this weekend with live music, egg hunts, bunny visits, and more – and visitors of all ages are welcome to join in! Following is a (partial) list of what's going on.
Destin and South Walton
– The Village of Baytowne Wharf, Sandestin, April 19, noon to 3 p.m., Easter Explosion. Visits with the Easter Bunny, kids' crafts, Inflatable Fun Zone, stilt walker making balloon animals, face painting. There will be a special showing of Peter and the Wolf, presented by Sinfonia Gulf Coast, at 1 p.m. http://www.baytownewharf.com
– Emerald Grande, HarborView Room and HarborWalk Village, Destin, April 20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Easter Bunny Brunch (till 2 p.m.) in the HarborView Room, followed by kids' activities and photos with the Easter Bunny at HarborWalk Village. http://www.emeraldgrande.com
– Henderson Beach State Park, Destin, April 20, 6 a.m., sunrise service, conducted by Destin UMC. www.destinumc.org
– Eastern and Western greens, Rosemary Beach, April 20, non-denominational worship service, (8:30 a.m. on the Eastern Green; bring your own low-rise chair), followed by an Easter egg hunt and complimentary mimosas for the adults (9:45 on the Western Green, rain or shine). http://www.rosemarybeach.com
– WaterColor Inn and Resort, Marina Park, Rosemary Beach, April 20, 12:30-2 p.m., WaterColor Easter Celebration. Free and open to the public, so bring the kids for an Easter egg hunt and more! www.watercolorresort.com
– Baytowne Marina, Sandestin, April 20, 1-3 p.m., Easter lunch cruise on the Solaris. Enjoy a three-course buffet meal prepared by the luxury yacht's executive chefs. Reservations required. www.SunQuestCruises.com or 850-650-2519
– Lyceum Lawn, Seaside, annual Easter Egg-stravaganza, April 20, noon to 2 p.m. Events include a visit from the Easter Bunny, live music from 30A Radio, and an Easter egg hunt for more than 12,000 eggs. http://www.seasidefl.com
Gulf Shores and Orange Beach area
– The Wharf, Orange Beach, April 19, 11 a.m. – Easter egg hunt featuring 2,500 eggs, face painting, balloon artists, and more. http://www.alwharf.com
– Bellingrath Gardens and Home, Live Oak Plaza, Theodore, AL, April 20, 6:30 a.m., Easter sunrise service, followed by Continental breakfast in the Magnolia Cafe, 7:30-8:30 a.m. http://www.bellingrath.org/
– Flora-Bama Lounge, Orange Beach/Perdido Key, April 20, 11 a.m., Worship on the Water. http://www.florabama.com
– Gulf State Park beach pavilion, Gulf Shores, April 20, 6:30 a.m., Easter sunrise service. https://www.alapark.com/gulfstate/
– The Hangout, Gulf Shores, April 20, 6:30 a.m., Easter sunrise service, followed by an all-you-can eat breakfast buffet. An egg hunt for the kids begins at 11 a.m. http://www.thehangout.com
– LuLu's at Homeport Marina, Gulf Shores, April 20, 2 p.m. Easter egg hunts, arts and crafts, visit from the Easter Bunny. http://lulubuffett.com
Panama City Beach
– Frank Brown Park, April 19, 10 a.m., Easter egg hunt, hosted by the City of Panama City Beach. www.visitpanamacitybeach.com
– Pier Park, April 19, noon. Easter Egg Scramble, featuring more than 7,000 eggs filled with sweet treats and other fun surprises, arts and crafts, and more. http://www.pcbeach.org/events/events-community.php
Southwest Florida
– Siesta Key 14th Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Games, April 19, 9-11:30 a.m. Each child gets a goody bag stuffed with prizes and an Easter stuffed animal. http://www.siestakeychamber.com/event_calendar
– Manatee Public Beach, Anna Maria Island, Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island's 50th Annual Easter Sunrise Service, April 20, 6:30 a.m. Attendees should bring their own blankets and chairs. The Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe will open at 6 a.m. for breakfast. The island trolley will also start running at 6 a.m.
– Sanibel Island, G Dock, Port Sanibel Marina, Easter Egg Hunt and Dolphin Cruise "Island Style," April 20, 10-11:30 a.m. Join the Easter Bunny for a cruise of San Carlos Bay to Picnic Island for an Easter egg hunt. And maybe see some dolphins on the way! http://www.adventureinparadiseinc.com
For places to stay while you're enjoying Easter on the coast, check out our links at www.beachguide.com.
Vacation guests who book and stay in April with Young's Suncoast will save up to 35% on stays in a beachfront condo or cottage rental in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach or Fort Morgan. Plan a trip for Easter, the Mullet Toss, Spring Break, or just a weekend getaway. This Gulf Shores vacation deal is good on new reservations only.
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Some popular resorts included on this offer are The Lighthouse, San Carlos Condominiums, Boardwalk Condominiums. Or, choose from a large selection of Beach house rentals. In Orange Beach, the special offer includes The Wharf, Pelican Pointe and Summerchase Condominiums.
With a lineup of events that includes music festivals and food festivals, plus the iconic Flora-Bama's annual Mullet Toss, folks along the Gulf Coast are gearing up to have fun this spring. Following are some highlights of what's happening in the next few weeks.
April 5 and 6, Pensacola Beach, 31st annual Pensacola Jazz Fest, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. both days, Seville Square. Presented by the Jazz Society of Pensacola, the festival celebrates jazz, gospel, and blues. Other activities include an arts and crafts exhibition and hands-on entertainment for the kids. Admission is free. For details, visit www.jazzpensacola.com.
April 23-27, Panama City Beach, 16th annual Seabreeze Jazz Festival, Pier Park. Named one of the top ten jazz festivals in the USA by JazzIZ magazine, the festival features both local talent and nationally and internationally known stars. Among the festival highlights are a dinner cruise on Wednesday, April 23, featuring Brian Culbertson, and a midday cruise the following day with Eric Darius. Both cruises, aboard the luxury yacht Solaris, depart from Lighthouse Marina in Panama City Beach. Hours for the dinner cruise are 7 to 10 p.m., with the boat boarding at 6:30 p.m. The Thursday cruise runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with the boat boarding at 10:30 a.m. Tickets are available online at www.seabreezejazzfestival.com or by phone at 800-595-4849.
April 24-27, Destin, South Walton Beaches Wine and Food Festival, Grand Boulevard at Sandestin. The four-day event includes wine and food pairings, wine tastings (more than 800 wines from around the world), craft beer and spirits tastings and food pairings, and live entertainment. Special guests include celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse. On Saturday and Sunday, Nashville's top songwriters will perform their hit songs as part of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association's Endless Summer Songwriters Series. Tickets, priced from $40 to $150, are available at www.sowalwine.com.
April 25-27, Orange Beach/Perdido Key, annual Flora-Bama Mullet Toss – officially known as "The Interstate Mullet Toss and Gulf Coast's Greatest Beach Party," on the beach outside the Flora-Bama Lounge. One of the iconic roadhouse's most popular events, the Mullet Toss annually raises around $20,000 for local youth charities. It features daily competitions in which participants take turns throwing a frozen mullet across the state line from Alabama into Florida. Participants compete in groups based on age and gender, and prizes are awarded in each group for the longest tosses. The fun starts at noon on Friday and at 10 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The cost to toss a mullet is $15. Related events include the Mullet Man Triathlon, on Saturday, April 19, and the Mullet Swing Golf Classic, on Wednesday, April 23. For more information, visit www.florabama.com.
April 30-May 4, Panama City Beach, 16th annual Thunder Beach Motorcycle Rally, various venues around town, including Boardwalk Beach Resort, Club LaVela, Frank Brown Park, Hammerhead Fred's Island Grill and Bar, Harley-Davidson of Panama City Beach, Sharky's Beachfront Restaurant and Tiki Bar, the Shoppes at Edgewater, and Wicked Wheel Bar and Grill. Events include the Kick-Start party, Miss and Ms. Thunder Beach pageants, Best of Thunder Beach Custom Bike Show, the Official Thunder Beach Bike Parade, and the Official Thunder Beach Poker Runs. For details, check out www.thunderbeachproductions.com.
May 9-11, Orange Beach LA Gumbo Festival, The Wharf. It's LA (Louisiana) versus L.A. (Lower Alabama) gumbo as chefs compete to see whose version is the best. In addition to the gumbo cook-off, events include live entertainment, more food, arts and crafts, and cooking up the world's largest pot of gumbo. To learn more, call 251-224-1000 or visit www.gumboforlife.com.
May 16-18, Gulf Shores, Hangout 2014 Music Fest, on the beach by the Hangout restaurant. This year's headliners for what has become one of the most popular music festivals in the country include The Black Keys, The Killers, Outkast, and Jack Johnson. Other artists include Queens of the Stone Age, Pretty Lights, Avett Brothers, Modest Mouse, and The Flaming Lips. Tickets are available at www.hangoutmusicfest.com. The kick-off party, on May 15, requires a separate ticket.
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What would you get if you continued this sequence of fraction sums?
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Can you tangle yourself up and reach any fraction?
It would be nice to have a strategy for disentangling any tangled
An article which gives an account of some properties of magic squares.
Can all unit fractions be written as the sum of two unit fractions?
When number pyramids have a sequence on the bottom layer, some interesting patterns emerge...
Janine noticed, while studying some cube numbers, that if you take
three consecutive whole numbers and multiply them together and then
add the middle number of the three, you get the middle number. . . .
The Tower of Hanoi is an ancient mathematical challenge. Working on the building blocks may help you to explain the patterns you notice.
The Egyptians expressed all fractions as the sum of different unit
fractions. Here is a chance to explore how they could have written
different fractions.
Can you see how to build a harmonic triangle? Can you work out the next two rows?
The sum of the numbers 4 and 1 [1/3] is the same as the product of 4 and 1 [1/3]; that is to say 4 + 1 [1/3] = 4 � 1 [1/3]. What other numbers have the sum equal to the product and can this be so for. . . .
Imagine we have four bags containing numbers from a sequence. What numbers can we make now?
Choose any two numbers. Call them a and b. Work out the arithmetic mean and the geometric mean. Which is bigger? Repeat for other pairs of numbers. What do you notice?
Charlie and Abi put a counter on 42. They wondered if they could visit all the other numbers on their 1-100 board, moving the counter using just these two operations: x2 and -5. What do you think?
Start with any number of counters in any number of piles. 2 players take it in turns to remove any number of counters from a single pile. The loser is the player who takes the last counter.
Investigate sequences given by $a_n = \frac{1+a_{n-1}}{a_{n-2}}$
for different choices of the first two terms. Make a conjecture
about the behaviour of these sequences. Can you prove your
An article for teachers and pupils that encourages you to look at the mathematical properties of similar games.
Four bags contain a large number of 1s, 3s, 5s and 7s. Pick any ten
numbers from the bags above so that their total is 37.
Charlie has made a Magic V. Can you use his example to make some more? And how about Magic Ls, Ns and Ws?
A game for 2 players with similaritlies to NIM. Place one counter on each spot on the games board. Players take it is turns to remove 1 or 2 adjacent counters. The winner picks up the last counter.
Jo has three numbers which she adds together in pairs. When she
does this she has three different totals: 11, 17 and 22 What are
the three numbers Jo had to start with?"
Caroline and James pick sets of five numbers. Charlie chooses three of them that add together to make a multiple of three. Can they stop him?
ABC and DEF are equilateral triangles of side 3 and 4 respectively. Construct an equilateral triangle whose area is the sum of the area of ABC and DEF.
A game for 2 players. Set out 16 counters in rows of 1,3,5 and 7.
Players take turns to remove any number of counters from a row. The
player left with the last counter looses.
A collection of games on the NIM theme
Find some examples of pairs of numbers such that their sum is a
factor of their product. eg. 4 + 12 = 16 and 4 × 12 = 48 and
16 is a factor of 48.
Great Granddad is very proud of his telegram from the Queen
congratulating him on his hundredth birthday and he has friends who
are even older than he is... When was he born?
A country has decided to have just two different coins, 3z and 5z
coins. Which totals can be made? Is there a largest total that
cannot be made? How do you know?
If you continue the pattern, can you predict what each of the following areas will be? Try to explain your prediction.
Spotting patterns can be an important first step - explaining why it is appropriate to generalise is the next step, and often the most interesting and important.
Square numbers can be represented as the sum of consecutive odd
numbers. What is the sum of 1 + 3 + ..... + 149 + 151 + 153?
An account of some magic squares and their properties and and how to construct them for yourself.
Can you find the area of a parallelogram defined by two vectors?
This article for teachers describes several games, found on the
site, all of which have a related structure that can be used to
develop the skills of strategic planning.
A game for two people, or play online. Given a target number, say 23, and a range of numbers to choose from, say 1-4, players take it in turns to add to the running total to hit their target.
What are the areas of these triangles? What do you notice? Can you generalise to other "families" of triangles?
Choose four consecutive whole numbers. Multiply the first and last numbers together. Multiply the middle pair together. What do you notice?
How many moves does it take to swap over some red and blue frogs? Do you have a method?
Try entering different sets of numbers in the number pyramids. How does the total at the top change?
If you can copy a network without lifting your pen off the paper and without drawing any line twice, then it is traversable.
Decide which of these diagrams are traversable.
Euler discussed whether or not it was possible to stroll around Koenigsberg crossing each of its seven bridges exactly once. Experiment with different numbers of islands and bridges.
Triangle numbers can be represented by a triangular array of squares. What do you notice about the sum of identical triangle numbers?
A game for 2 players
Imagine a large cube made from small red cubes being dropped into a
pot of yellow paint. How many of the small cubes will have yellow
paint on their faces?
Can you describe this route to infinity? Where will the arrows take you next?
Can you find an efficient method to work out how many handshakes
there would be if hundreds of people met?
Can you explain the surprising results Jo found when she calculated
the difference between square numbers?
Use the animation to help you work out how many lines are needed to draw mystic roses of different sizes.
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While driving around the local mall's parking lot in search of a space during the final weekends before Christmas, you may find yourself wondering if the gift-purchasing and giving hasn't gotten out of hand.
It all depends on what you consider excessive. Surveys don't always agree on how much we spend, but the number is in the several hundred dollar range. Overspending can have a considerable cost to individuals, and consumers may find themselves carrying increased debt in January as a result.
If some Canadians have their way, that average — and related debt and shopping madness — may start to move downwards. Since 2001, the Canadian movement titled Buy Nothing Christmas has been gaining momentum. That's the year that a small group of Mennonites decided to go public with their invitation to Canadians, as they say on their website, "to join a movement to de-commercialize Christmas and re-design a Christian [or non-Christian] lifestyle that is richer in meaning, smaller in impact upon the earth, and greater in giving to people less-privileged."
Related Post: Alone for the Holidays
The concept behind BuyNothing Christmas seems simple enough: reduce or eliminate spending on new, store-bought gifts, and instead emphasize family and enjoy the more ethereal aspects of the season. And indeed, reading through some of the personal stories on the website it seems many people have taken the advice to spend money differently. Andi writes:
My husband and I have decided we are going to start taking all the money we would have spent on Christmas[sic] and use it to take a trip to a warm place in December. No gift giving, no decorations, just us and any extended family member that wishes to come along.
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"The right to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed." We need the Second Amendment now more than ever. The government knows of the people's discontent with the government. They have a contingency plan. As Mr. Kalkowski stated in a previous letter to the editor, "We can be assured that our military will not fire weapons against fellow Americans," ("Not all arms are created equal," Jan. 17), which is true. I believe our government is training foreign United Nations troops to fire on Americans and preparing for civil war, and the UN troops use automatic weapons, biochemical weapons, and other weapons of mass destruction.
I am not in fear of the gangs, home invasion, the mafia, and the horde of zombie attackers. I am in fear of our government. We the people need to be self reliant, because when you need a cop, they will not be there to protect you. When they take our guns, you will be dead. We will be slaves. Who will be the patriot with enough guts as our forefathers had to fire the first shot to be heard around the world?
Let's face it; we are a violent people. Ever since the white man could sail the seas, the white man has pillaged and plundered. The Mayas, Incas, Africans, Jamaicans, and Hawaiians—we not only took their land and gold, we took their history, heritage, and way of life, instilling our "Christian" ways as Father Junipero Serra did with a sword in one hand and a cross in the other. The American Indian we lied to, stole from, and gave blankets filled with chicken pox. We all are violent. Just take away a cub from its mother. Educate yourself and take a look at history.
The Bill of Rights, the Constitution, and the Ten Commandments, are all sacred documents. We don't change the Ten Commandments. So why do we change the Constitution and its amendments? All sacred documents that we all need to live by should not be changed for our own personal gain as we the people let them do in Washington.
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Fleetwood Mac Reunion Tour Will Stop in St. Louis in 2015 [Video]
Rock legends Fleetwood Mac are playing across America, and the band has added a St. Louis concert date to their On With The Show Tour.
Rock legends Fleetwood Mac are playing across America, and the band has added a St. Louis concert date to their On With The Show Tour.
Gavin DeGraw has released the music video for 'Fire,' one of three new tracks off his forthcoming greatest hits album titled 'Finest Hour: The Best of Gavin DeGraw.' The album will be released on Oct. 21.
It's officially over between Paula Patton and Robin Thicke.
TMZ has learned that Patton officially filed for divorce today, Oct. 8, almost eight months after it was announced that they had split as husband and wife. In the papers, Patton cites "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the divorce.
What would it be like if 5 Seconds of Summer did online dating? Well, wonder no more, because the guys just created dating profiles for each other.
Watch Taylor Swift tell her fans they're going to be in her 'Shake It Off' video.
Radio stations are places that end up collecting a lot of stuff. Some of the stuff is really neat. Some of it is not. Here's something we found that is a piece of local music history. Rod and the Satalites was a band that was popular in our area in the 1960s, and we have a very nice copy of one of their records. Something unusual about the record is that it is green, and inside the sleeve was something else we found interesting, a "live on KHMO radio" stage pass from a show at the American Legion in Hannibal.
In the mid to late 1980s, The Hannibal Riverfront Amphitheater was one hot place to be with one great concert after another. I was talking about this the other day and tried to remember who the first artist was that played there. I cannot remember who it was. Maybe you do. There were some great acts that performed there, including The Beach Boys, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Survivor, Air Supply and Bob Dylan, just to name a few.
The Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association will be holding a special concert this Sunday in Quincy. The concert will be held at the Morrison Theatre at 14th and Maine Streets in Quincy at the unique time of 3 p.m.
5 Seconds of Summer made their 'Tonight Show' debut last night (Oct. 2) -- and they certainly made the most of it.
Directioners and Sheerios, Simon Cowell has just revealed so many details about the song that Ed Sheeran wrote for One Direction.


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Gamespot, with the game's major changes coming from the controls. Edward, the game's lead protagonist is now more agile, being able to move around in a quicker less "tank-like" manner. A new camera will make things easier to see -- expect players to die less frequently on the PS3 thanks to the easier controls and improved camera.
But that's not all. The innovative inventory system still returns, but players can now quickly select items with the D-Pad. Driving has also been far improved, with much more realistic suspension. Your female companion will scream directions during the much-too-confusing driving segments, assisting players greatly. Finally, the PS3 version will also get an added scene in the game's sixth act that takes place in the subway. "It involves a subway train, a large enemy, and lots of explosives--we'll say no more about it for now, for fear of spoiling it for you."
Will all these changes help improve the overall experience on the PS3? We're hopeful. Expect more before the game's release in November.
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Broncos scramble again at centerBill Williamson
The Denver Broncos now need a new backup plan at center after Dan Koppen tore an ACL on Sunday in practice. He was Denver's starter last year after J.D. Walton was lost for the season last September. It was disclosed earlier this offseason that Wa...Blog | July 28, 2013
AFC West salary-cap checkpointBill Williamson
At this point of the offseason, salary-cap totals don't mean nearly as much as they did three months ago. But I know there is always interest in cap numbers -- so, thanks to the invaluable John Clayton, I have gotten ahold of the latest figure for ea...Blog | June 19, 2013
Broncos want Derek Wolfe to lead packBill Williamson
One of the most talked about Denver Broncos in the offseason workout sessions has been second-year defensive lineman Derek Wolfe. The second-round pick became an instant impact player last season and he was a big part of the No. 2 overall defense ...Blog | June 05, 2013
Broncos expect extra Charge this seasonBill Williamson
Much has been made of the Denver Broncos' penchant for adding former San Diego Chargers this offseason. The AFC West champions have signed guard Louis Vasquez, linebacker Shaun Phillips and defensive back Quentin Jammer all from San Diego. However...Blog | June 02, 2013
Eight in the Box: Key offseasonsBill Williamson
A look at a key player from each AFC West team who needs to show something in offseason sessions: Denver Broncos: Rahim Moore, safety: Moore will be closely watched to see if he can bury the memory of his colossal gaffe against Baltimore in double...Blog | May 10, 2013
AFC West checkpointBill Williamson
Now that the NFL draft has wrapped, the rosters are essentially set for each AFC West team heading into the 2013 season. Sure, each team will make some tweaks, but the heavy lifting has been done. Let's take a look at the offseason and where each ...Blog | May 04, 2013
Broncos, Raiders start 2013 workBill Williamson
All of the AFC West is back to work. The Denver Broncos and Oakland Raiders start their offseason conditioning program Monday. The Kansas City Chiefs and San Diego Chargers started April 1, as teams with new head coaches were allowed to start earl...Blog | April 15, 2013
AFC West pass-rusher checkpointBill Williamson
The pass-rushing position has been in the spotlight in the AFC West this offseason. Let's take a look where each team in the division stands. Denver Broncos: The Broncos have a need here after the infamous Elvis Dumervil fax machine gaffe which co...Blog | April 02, 2013
AFC West checkpointBill Williamson
Free agency is 11 days old, and the heavy lifting has been done. The Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs were among the busiest teams in the NFL this offseason. Elsewhere in the AFC West, the Oakland Raiders and the San Diego Chargers have taken mo...Blog | March 23, 2013
NFL Power Rankings: AFC West styleBill Williamson
Here's a look at how the AFC West teams fared in our offseason power rankings. I do not have a vote, but I do have an opinion: Denver Broncos Rank: 3 Comment: The Broncos are clearly trying to load up for a Super Bowl run. San Diego Charg...Blog | March 19, 2013
Just the fax: Elvis Dumervil is free agentBill Williamson
We have our first stumble of the offseason involving the Denver Broncos. The culprit? Apparently a slow-moving agent. Not good. The Broncos and pass-rusher Elvis Dumervil agreed to a pay reduction to keep him in Denver 34 minutes before the ...Blog | March 15, 2013
Eight in the Box: Top offseason targetsBill Williamson
Welcome to Eight in the Box, an NFL Nation feature that will appear each Friday during the offseason. This week's topic: Who should be the primary target (including trades) for each team when free agency begins? Denver Broncos: Glover Quin, S, Tex...Blog | March 08, 2013
Denver will give Hillman chance to shineBill Williamson
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - One of the players I am most interested watching Thursday when the Denver Broncos open training camp is rookie running back Ronnie Hillman. A strong offseason session started the buzz on Hillman, who I think could play a big rol...Blog | July 26, 2012
Denver has hope at defensive tackleBill Williamson
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- The burning question for the Denver Broncos this offseason, buried in the frenzy of Peyton Manning's arrival and Tim Tebow's departure, was the middle of the team's defensive line. It was a mess, particularly after the underrat...Blog | June 13, 2012
A.J. Smith responds in pressure yearBill Williamson
It was the first day of the NFL combine in Indianapolis and if A.J. Smith had been nervous, it would have been understandable. He was entering the most critical offseason of his career. Already fired in the court of public opinion, Smith and Norv ...Blog | May 03, 2012
AFC West draft analysisBill Williamson
The biggest offseason move in the AFC West in years was the Broncos' signing of superstar quarterback Peyton Manning in March. It instantly changed the landscape of the AFC West and it likely will continue to do so for the next three years or so. ...Blog | April 28, 2012


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Question of the Day: Did I have you at "hello?"
Did I have you at "hello?"
Paul Cavalconte here, beginning a Thanksgiving week residency for Corny O.
Question Of The Day salutes the little-known but beloved World Hello Day. Google it, it's real. And your 'hello" song choices are welcome here:
The Wytches - FUV Live - 2014
When Kristian Bell tested his microphone before our interview he said, "We have assumed control!" Evidently this is his preferred phrase for checking levels because he applauded me as the first person to recognize that he was referencing the Rush album 2112.
The FUV Mixtape Serving Size: One Hour of Requests.
The all-request FUV Mixtape playlist for Thursday, November 20, 2014
Question of the Day: Cigarettes in Song
Today is the Great American Smokeout - a day to encourage you, if you smoke, to quit. Use it as your excuse to quit for today. We're using it as an excuse to play your favorite songs that mention smoking and cigarettes. List them below and we'll spin a set after 9am.
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"Cigarette" - The Smithereens
"Cigarette and Chocolate Milk" - Rufus Wainwright
Suzanne Vega: FUV Holiday Cheer 2014
This year's Holiday Cheer for FUV with Conor Oberst and Friends is rich with musicians who bring a storyteller's character-driven perspective and an empathetic eye to the soulful architecture of their songs. We're so happy that one of New York's most poignant and potent lyricists, Suzanne Vega, is the latest addition to Holiday Cheer for FUV, a benefit concert for the station that the Brooklyn Vegan calls "an amazing night of folk." Suzanne joins her friend Conor Oberst as well as Natalie Merchant, Laura Marling, The Lone Bellow, The Felice Brothers and Jonathan Wilson at the Beacon Theatre on December 8. Tickets are still available through Ticketmaster.


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SCHOOL MISTRESS: The Duchess of Cambridge paid a visit to her former school in Berkshire, England, on Friday to meet students and teachers and to open a new artificial Astroturf playing field. For her visit to St. Andrews, the duchess wore a tartan Alexander McQueen frock coat with knee-high black suede boots. During her visit, she confessed that her days at the school were some of her happiest, saying, "I enjoyed it so much that when I had to leave, I told my mother that I was going to come back to be a teacher."
She also told students that she and her sister, Pippa, kept guinea pigs while at school. One called Pip, after her sibling, and the other named Squeak, Catherine's apparent nickname.
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Funding approved for Chesterfield Waterside development
By: Janet Richardson
THE Sheffield City Region Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) Board has approved £2.4 million funding from its Growing Places Fund for the Chesterfield Waterside| development.
This will help unlock delivery of the Chesterfield Waterside development through providing the necessary investment to complete the canal link and improve traffic access to the site.
Chesterfield Waterside will take a largely vacant edge of town centre waterside site and create a vibrant new environment of buildings and open spaces. This will be home to a thriving new community of businesses and residents and will become a major attraction for visitors.
Plans for the site include: a new canal basin; landmark public spaces; an eco-park; a waterside residential neighbourhood of around 1200 homes; over 30,000 square metre business space; and shops, bars, cafes, galleries and hotels.
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