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The Crucible of Country - ArtReach Summer 0708
COUNTRY MUSIC The crucible of country How did it happen? How did a small country town in NSW (pop 37,000) become Australia's 'Country Music Capital' and, in the process, virtually create a country music industry in this country? by MAX ELLIS Well, like so many of these things, it happened because a small group of people made it happen. 'Hillbilly' music was a regular feature on regional radio in Australia in the 1940s and '50s, but by the late '50s, Australian 28 country music had been overwhelmed by all-consuming 'rock 'n' roll'. The real story begins in 1965 when television was introduced and radio's evening audiences were decimated. Tamworth's 2TM, with its clear channel signal reaching much of eastern Australia, fought back, airing programs of jazz, folk music and even the supposedly despised 'country & western'. To everyone's amazement, listener response was huge and over the next few years a program hosted by legendary country music personality, John Minson, 'Hoedown', began to attract more and more listeners. Later that decade Radio 2TM started running concerts featuring Reg Lindsay, Slim Dusty, Tex Morton and many others and went on to stage the famous Bi-Centenary Show, which re-introduced artists like Smoky Dawson and Shirley Thoms. The posters said "Worth Driving 100 Miles To See" and the fans came in droves. It was in response to this amazing reaction that 2TM staffers Warwick Higginbotham, Kevin Knapp, John Minson, Eric Scott and I conceived the idea of marketing Tamworth as the Australian centre for country music. We wanted to encourage the composition and performance of Australian country music; to create an identity for the station and Tamworth … and make some money for 2TM in the process (!). In 1969 we declared Tamworth the 'Country Music Capital'. The name and concept caught on and 2TM's reputation with fans grew. A scheme 'to recognise and encourage excellence in Australian country music' was established and on 28 January 1973, the first Australasian Country Music Awards were staged in the Tamworth Town Hall. Joy McKean won the first Golden Guitar March WHAT'S ON 15 March 15 — 24 March 15 March 16 March Mud Fest Short film festival under Driven to Abstraction Cabaret Kite 6 Hilarious local Brucedale Concert Bathurst's the stars, now in its 4th year, the event MUDGEE Arts Council group exhibition show vaudeville style performances for just $5.00 longstanding twilight concert in the grounds attracts entrants from all over the world. at The Stables, next to Mudgee Visitor BATHURST Memorial Entertainment Centre of beautiful Brucedale homestead at PEEL Elliot Rocke Estate MUDGEE Information Centre Tel 02 6372 2776. Tel 02 6333 6161 Bathurst Arts Council Tel 02 6331 6622 Tel 02 6372 7722 Website www.mudfest.com.au ArtReach Summer 2007|08 Left: George Dasey presenting the first Golden Guitar trophy to Joy McKean or her song, 'Lights On The Hill' on 28 January 1973. Opposite page: Three pioneers of Australian country music, (L –R) Buddy Williams, Tex Morton and Smoky Dawson, place their hands in wet concrete at the first Hands Of Fame ceremony in Tamworth, January 1977. ever, for her song 'Lights On The Hill' and Slim Dusty won the first and felt they deserved top billing without distractions from two of the thirty seven he later accumulated. international stars. This approach worked and crowds keep coming back to hear Australian music from Australian artists. We chose the January long weekend for several reasons. January was a quiet time for 2TM and the long weekend, ideal for travelling The publicity the Festival generated was, and is, stupendous, families. There was also a successful country music talent quest run ranging from the sublime — Time Magazine's 'Australia's Nashville' 29 by the Capital Country Music Association. Most importantly, we knew — to the ridiculous — 'The Hills are alive with the sound of buzzing media was generally short of news during the holidays and we could blowflies' in The Telegraph. Encouraged by 2TM's promotional visits generate more publicity as a result. to the capital cities, national media flocked to the city. Tamworth The creation of a highly successful Awards trophy and brand, the and the Golden Guitars became household names around the Golden Guitar, gave us a powerful identity for the event from the nation. A national survey found an incredible 72% of all adult start. In tourism, identity is the name of the game and over the years Australians recognised the Golden Guitar Awards. the 'Golden Guitar' and 'Country Music Capital' brands have given Tamworth changed perceptions about the Australian country Tamworth an image second to none. music, dragging it out of the closet and onto the main stage where With the Awards established, 2TM turned its attention to creating it flourishes today. The national and international success our country a festival around this core event. From the mid 1970s through to music artists enjoy today, people like Keith Urban, Kasey Chambers the mid '80s, the station launched numerous initiatives, most of and Troy Cassar-Daley, would not have been possible without the which still form the back-bone of today's Festival. They include promotional focus generated by Country Music Capital and the Capital News and Festival Guide (1975), Roll of Renown (1976), Golden Guitar Awards over the past thirty-five years. Hands of Fame (1977), Tamworth Songwriters Association and So that's how it all started. How Tamworth consolidated its fame 'Buttercup' Open House (1978) Bluegrass Championships (1979), is another story and it's one that is still being created. Star Maker Quest (1979), the Cavalcade (1980), the Rodeo (1982) as well as major concerts, buskers in Peel Street, Industry Seminars Max Ellis was one of the architects of the Golden Guitar Awards and much more. and the Tamworth Festival. As 2TM Manager during the 70s and 2TM believed in spreading the activity and soon every pub, club, Chief Executive of the Awards he was responsible for initiating and shaping the development of the Festival. In 1992 he played a pivotal restaurant, hall and street corner in Country Music Capital featured role in starting the Country Music Association of Australia and, some form of live music (today there over 2,500 performances from as CEO, ran the Awards until his retirement in 2003. traditional to country rock). Indigenous people embraced country and in the early years singers Harry and Wilga Williams staged concerts Max Ellis' website www.historyofcountrymusic.com.au tells with participants and fans coming from all over Australia. the story of Tamworth and Australian country music. From the beginning Tamworth promoted Australian music. Overseas artists were welcomed but discouraged from performing. 2TM had relied on the support of artists like Slim Dusty to launch the concept March 20 — 23 March 20 — 24 March 20 — 24 March 20 — 29 March Tullamore Irish Festival Irish music, BluesFest 2008 — The 19th East National Folk Festival Hundreds of the Dorrigo Creative Mountain Arts & dance, Irish horse hurdles, children's Coast Blues & Roots Music Festival. world's best musicians perform daily in a non- Craft Exhibition A showcase of talent of the entertainment. Poets breakfast, ecumenical Featuring Top international and national blues stop flow of entertainment across 22 venues. Dorrigo Plateau. Community Hall DORRIGO service lunch + Irish Hooley with the festival & roots artists. Belongil Fields, Packed with workshops and sessions; join in Tel 02 6657 4005 performers TULLAMORE Tel 02 6893 7229 BYRON BAY Tel 02 6685 8310 the dancing, singing and playing. 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Google is trying to out-Facebook Facebook, using the power of the SERP and Display Network advertising.
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With Google+ and +1, Google is trying to out-Facebook Facebook, using the power of the SERP and Display Network advertising to convince us (the advertisers) to do the social media user expansion work for them. Amazingly, it will probably work, because Google gives us something back when we give Google the opportunity to offer our site visitors plus functionality. When someone "plusses" a page on our site, both our ads and our organic results will be enhanced for those specific, socially connected searches where our site would be a fit.
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Facebook got it right with the "Sponsored Stories" option, which further incentivized businesses to advertise their Facebook pages, doing much of Facebook's marketing for it. How many billions of ad impressions do you think are out there with a Facebook call to action? So many that it's nearly impossible to quantify. Every Sirius/XM station, most broadcast stations, newspapers, magazines, major brands, and even the local diner down the street all are looking for "likes" and thereby providing billions of dollars of free advertising to Facebook. Heck, a traffic ticket lawyer even offered me a $25 discount if I "liked" him prior to engaging him to contest a cellphone ticket I got while driving.
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neat idea to make small concrete planters
Browsing blogs again, and ran across this one. How easy to make little flower planters!
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Here is a link that might be useful: concrete flower bowls
Bookmarked it, purplemoon! What a great idea,...I really love the glass candle holder idea for summer get-togethers! TFS! Jeanne S.
Thanks, Karen! Love the planters.....
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last hour there! Got as far back as Nov 2009 and decided I HAD to stop! Wrote down where I stopped. LOL
That's why I can't seem to get away from the computer!
Yes you can spend countless hours on the net looking at ideas and design. I know a lot of my hours are spent looking! This is a great idea. I have a giant platter cover (from work parties) that has a fancy design in the lid. I want to use it to make stepping stones. I wonder if it is too thin? Or if I use it, it won't be usable for a second time. I have not dabbled in concrete at all...chomping at the bit here as well.


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Dominus Vobiscum Double : Eau de source, malt blond, malt caramel, malt spécial, sucre, houblon aromatique slovène, houblon aromatique allemand, épices, levure "ale" maison.
I'm getting local water, maybe a pilsner malt base with possibly a caramunich type and special B, some type of sugar, Slovenian hops (Stryrian goldings?), spices that tasted like anise, clove, and something else mysterious. I'd have to use maybe a unibrou yeast if I can't get the dregs.
I don't speak or read French so if anyone can help I'm looking to clone this Dubbel from them . . loved it, can't find it anymore.
I also do want a clone of this,... I tookk the dreg And ill try a "standard" double recipe and tweak from there. For the translation...
Eau de source: Spring water
malt blond: Pale malt
malt caramel : Caramel matl :-)
malt spécial: Special malt (special B ?)
sucre : Sugar (candy or table???- read brew like a monk and either can work)
houblon aromatique slovène : Slovenian hop (I think saaz)
houblon aromatique allemand : German aromatic jop (Haller?)
épices: Spice (I thought that it came from the yeast)
levure "ale" maison : home yeast
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Bronies do deviate from the norm, but why is the "norm" the way it is, and should it BE the way it is?
I identify as a brony, and one of my roommate (probably one of the most ignorant people I've ever known..for reasons other than this) actually criticized me for liking ponies, stating that I was a brony simply because it deviates from what is "normal." While such may be the case for some, most fellow bronies I know do not enjoy MLP: FiM for such reasons.
Personally, the show is awesome (imo) because:
The animation is great. It's just very well done.
The characters and scenery is well drawn, and much more aesthetically appealing than previous generations of MLP (and to many other animated shows).
The characters and their personalities are probably the driving force behind the love of ponies. They are very lovable when you get to know them (through watching episodes of the show.) For example, Fluttershy. She is a very shy, introverted character. In other TV shows, such a character annoys the hell out of me, like Cassie (?) in Dragon Tales… Point is, the show does very well in connecting people with the characters, instead of just displaying the characters with their various character traits.
This comment is a tad long, and I still feel I've only touched the tip of the iceberg on how and why many bronies feel that MLP: FiM is so extraordinarily awesome.
@Link brofist. /]*[\
@Rhett hi! Good mythical morning.
June 27, 2012 7:10 am
Is it just me, or is the audio/video unsynced at around 07:13?
June 27, 2012 7:13 am
I was wondering that myself! I even paused to refresh the page and then concluded it's my computer. Glad it's not.
June 27, 2012 7:10 am
I've never heard of Bronies until I joined the Komm. Or Minecraft! There's a lot of cool people here with unique interests.
The Animaniacs were top notch. I need to check out these newer intelligent cartoons and see if they're similar.
June 27, 2012 6:47 am
Ha! Interesting show. Now you should plan a how on how the Internet is a very dangerous place. (BTW, I'm a big Phineas and Ferb fan.)
June 27, 2012 6:42 am
Hey Rhett and Link, I was just introduced to you guys by a mutual friend. You guys rock. Anyways, that's off topic.
There are two types of Bronies. There are guys that jut enjoy ponies and like sharing that fact. And those don't bother me. To each their own. I mean MLP isn't for me, but for others, cool.
NOW, there's another kind of the Brony species. There's the newly-post-pubescent, pain in the ass, my-life-is-so-much-better-than-yours type. And these Bronies rustle my jimmies. If you say one off word about ponies, let the wrath of god rain upon you. For real? Get a life. They look at it like a serious religion. Take a hint, and get a clue. There's more to life.
So: To all Brony type A species: Keep rockin'
To all Brony type B species: Shut the #$@! up.
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Isaac Newton Skelton IV was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the Fourth Congressional District of Missouri from 1977 to 2011. He was the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee
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Iraq War
Skelton voted for the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 that started the Iraq War.[1]
Non-binding anti-"surge" resolution
In early February, as Armed Services Committee Chair, Skelton and Foreign Affairs Committee Chair, Tom Lantos (D-Calif.) were charged with crafting a non-binding resolution opposing the President's troop "surge" in Iraq for passage in the House. House Majority leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) said the measure would contain language expressing "disagreement" or "reservation" with President Bush's plan for a troop surge.
On February 12, 2007, a copy of the resolution, officially sponsored by Skelton, became public. It stated:
" (1) Congress and the American people will continue to support and protect the members of the United States Armed Forces who are serving or who have served bravely and honorably in Iraq; and (2) Congress disapproves of the decision of President George W. Bush announced on January 10, 2007, to deploy more than 20,000 additional United States combat troops to Iraq."[2]
In March 2007, after House Democrats unveiled their plans to bring about a withdrawal of U.S. forces in Iraq through the FY2007 supplemental spending bill, Rep. Skelton responded to GOP criticisms, defending the bill, stating that "this is not the war on terror. This is an Iraqi war, which is separate and distinct from the war on terror, and people ought to understand that…The only solution is for the Iraqis to take responsibility for their own security."
Responsible Redeployment from Iraq Act
Skelton introduced the Responsible Redeployment from Iraq Act (H.R. 2956) on July 10, 2007. The bill would require that the U.S. begin redeploying troops from Iraq within 120 days of the bill's passage. It would also require that the U.S. have a "limited presence" in Iraq by April 1, 2008. President Bush would need to submit a report to Congress outlining the specific goals of the remaining troops in Iraq, along with timetables for their completion. [3]
On July 12, 2007 the House passed the bill in a vote of 223-201.[4]
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Skelton was born December 20, 1931 in Lexington, Missouri. He graduated from Lexington High School in 1949. Skelton received an A.A. from Wentworth Military and Junior College in 1951. He received an A.B. from the University of Missouri, Columbia in 1953 and became a brother of Sigma Chi and Alpha Phi Omega while there. He attended the University of Edinburgh, Scotland in 1953. He received an LL.B. from University of Missouri - Columbia in 1956. He became a lawyer, working in private practice in Lafayette County, Mo. He was a prosecuting attorney from 1957 until 1960, a special assistant attorney general, and Missouri state attorney general from 1961 until 1963.
Congressional Career
Skelton was a member of the [File:///W:/Missouri State Senate Missouri State Senate] from 1971 until 1977, when he became a congressman.
His wife of 44 years, Susan Anding Skelton, passed away on August 23, 2005. Later That same year, on November 26, Skelton was injured when a van carrying him and fellow Congressmen Tim Murphy and Jim Marshall overturned near [File:///W:/Baghdad Airport Baghdad Airport] while on an official visit to Iraq. Skelton and Murphy were airlifted to a US Military hospital in Germany after complaining of neck pain.[1]
2006 elections
In 2006, the Republicans nominated James A. Noland Jr. to face Skelton in his November 2006 bid for reelection. (See U.S. congressional elections in 2006) [2] Skelton retained his seat.
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Committees and Affiliations
Committees in the 110th Congress (2007-2008)
- House Committee on Armed Services - Chairman
Committee assignments in the 109th Congress (2005-2006)
- House Committee on Armed Services - Ranking Minority Member
- Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces
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- Elder, First Christian Church, Lexington
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- Co-Chair, Impact Aid Coalition
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House bill creates jobs, adds veteran benefits, cuts taxes, Skelton says http://www.pulaskicountydaily.com/news.php?viewStory=1936 28th May 2010
Congressman Ike Skelton voted in favour of H.R. 4213, stating he "supported H.R. 4213 because it would do great things for farmers, small business, and senior citizens throughout Missouri". Amongst other things, the legislation would extend tax breaks for biodiesel production and prevent a 21% cut to Medicare reimbursements.
Skelton urges reinstatement of biodiesel tax credit http://www.marshallnews.com/story/1644178.html 21st June 2010
Ike Skelton called for the US senate to pass H.R 4213, the American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010, which (amongst other items) extends the biodiesel tax credit through to 31st Dec 2010. The Bill passed the House on Dec 9th 2009 and was finally passed by the Senate in March after several revision. Since then the bill has been bounced back and forth between the House and the Senate as the additions have been debated. Passage of the bill is important the the biodiesel industry as the tax cuts allow the industry to compete with oil companies.
Missouri Congressman Ike Skelton - Nature & Health http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORNSRhodhi4 9th Sept 2008
Short video in which Ike Skelton discuss his views on the importance of nature and its health benefits.
Skelton seeks distance on cap and trade http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0310/33702.html 1st March 2010
Skelton defends his support for the Cap and Trade bill, claiming "The reason I voted for it was to strip the EPA from controlling greenhouse gases".
Skelton Weekly Column: A More Responsible Approach to Energy Legislation http://www.mpnblog.com/2010/02/skelton-weekly-column-more-responsible.html 5th Feb 2010
A short article in the Missouri Political News in which Ike Skelton explains his reasoning for introducing H.R. 4572, a bill that would prohibt the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenouse gas emissions under the authority of the Clean Air Act. He says "urgent Congressional action is needed to assert leadership and make clear that EPA does not have authority to regulate these sorts of gases."
Climate Change
A Message from Representative Chris Kelly Volume 5 http://www.chriskelly24.com/newsletter_sept_2009.htm Sept 2009
A letter stating Congressman Ike Skeltons views on health care in the United States, stating that upon hearing "rumours that legislation moving through the House of Representatives would deny elderly or disabled persons health care based on decisions by so-called "death panels" and that the proposal would allow for federal funding of abortion. After learning of these allegations, I did my homework and discovered that they are not true. As a pro-life Congressman and an elder in the First Christian Church, I would never consider supporting legislation that contains those types of provisions".
Skelton Speaks In Support of Protecting TRICARE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NwOzJuw4dA 20th March 2010
Video in which Ike Skelton speaks on the House floor regarding the TRICARE Affirmation Act (H.R. 4887), a bill that explicitly states that the health coverage provided by the Department of Defense is treated as minimal essential coverage. He states "that I oppose the Health Care Reform Bill as it exists currently" but wanted to "ensure that the Health Care of our brace service men miitary retirees and all of their family members are protected if the Bill does indeed pass". In explaining H.R. 4887, a bill Skelton sponsored, he goes on to say that "H.R 4887 explicitly states.. it states in law that these health plans meet the minimum requirements for individual health insurance".
Press Releases: National Council Calls On Congress To Support Behavioral Health IT Act http://www.thenationalcouncil.org/cs/press_releases/national_council_calls_on_congress_to_support_behavioral_health_it_act 29th June 2010
Ike Skelton co-sponsored the Health Information Technology for Behavioural Health Services Act 2010 (H.R. 5040), a bill which aims to help mental health providers access federal electronic health records grants and incentives which at present they are excluded from. By making mental health providers part of the national Health IT system and allowing access to grants and incentives this Bill would allow the opportunity to purchase EHRs, train staff and improove information sharing between mental health and other healthcare providers, enabling shared secure documents to be exchanged and preventing dangerous drug interactions.
Abortion, Other Issues Likely To Delay Action on Defense Bill in Senate http://www.nationalpartnership.org/site/News2?abbr=daily2_&page=NewsArticle&id=25171 12th July 2010
Ike Skelton is opposed to the Burris amendment to S 3454 which would allow female military personal to obtain abortions at military hospitals using private funds.
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Ocean Doctor's Cuba Travel Program examines the relationship of Cuban citizens with their natural environment, including burgeoning socioeconomic and cultural issues brought about by Cuba's growing ecotourism industry. The exchange also represents an opportunity to explore important environmental issues that impact the marine waters that both nations share through face-to-face interaction. The environment, and particularly the marine environment, is something that both biologically and culturally joins Cuba and the U.S. and the exchanges build upon the strong relationships Ocean Doctor has forged through since 2000 through its scientific research programs in Cuba. Visitors will meet with Cuban scientists, resource managers, ecotourism professionals and community members. Six days of this 11-day/10-night trip will be spent aboard a floating hotel or liveaboard dive vessel in the heart of Cuba's Gardens of the Queen (Jardines de la Reina) National Park, located 60 Miles off the southern coast of Cuba, an archipelago comprising a chain of 250 virgin coral and mangrove islands extending along 75 miles of turquoise waters. Gardens of the Queen was recently featured on an award-winning segment of the CBS news program, 60 MINUTES hosted by Anderson Cooper. Gardens of the Queen is Cuba's first marine park and the largest no-take marine reserve in the Caribbean, where much of the story lies underwater. U.S. visitors will accompany Cuban specialists and be able to scuba dive in one of the healthiest marine ecosystems remaining in the Caribbean. Space is limited. Visitation to Cuba's Gardens of the Queen is limited to only 1,000 divers per year by the Cuban government. Ocean Doctor's Cuba Travel Program is in partnership with our travel providers, Avalon Cuban Diving Centers and Marazul Charters. All trips are led by Dr. David E. Guggenheim, president of Ocean Doctor and Cuba Conservancy director and/or experienced Ocean Doctor representatives. Your travel helps support our work!
Cuba lingers...in your heart and soul......! A most memorable and amazing journey to a land where time has stood still. it was so refreshing to see and interact with a vibrant, energized and happy but hard working people willing to share with you their stories, their art, their passions, their hopes for the future. The sight of horse drawn carriages in the countryside and '50s vintage cars in the city was such a delight! It was equally wonderful not to see western franchises, commercial billboards, people talking or texting on cellphones. Instead, there was music everywhere and lovely people willing to share their experiences in engaging conversation. What a novel concept! Thanks to Ocean Doctor for making this possible and for Erika, who was the most fearless of leaders! She is an amazing woman who was professional, competent, fun & funny, and fluent in spanish (which helped us immensely in understanding the hopes and concerns of the people). She went the extra mile and had answers for all of our questions.....we were in excellent hands! Our guides in Habana were knowledgeable and friendly. Our staff on Georgiana was fantastic! They catered to our every need by providing us with wonderful food, drinks, accommodations, cool refreshing face towels after a dive, beautifully shaped towels/sheets of various sea creatures in our room.... and the ever present smile! You could tell there was a lot of love and care put in everything they did. The competent and very knowledgeable avalon managers/divemasters provided us with underwater and land experiences that will not be soon forgotten! I have traveled around the world and few places have touched me as deeply as Cuba and its smiling, generous, resourceful and kind people. It is a unique place that awakens all the senses, touches the soul, and puts you back in touch with humanity. i would return in a heart beat!TERESA GREENWAY
Just returned from Ocean Doctor's People-to-People expedition to Cuba, and what a great experience!! The people were friendly and open. We had unlimited access to marine biologists, researchers, and environmental economists, who all gave excellent presentations on Cuba's marine environment. And the diving in Gardens of the Queen was absolutely outstanding. Can't remember the last time I saw such prolific schools of fish and tarpon. There were sharks (caribbean reef, silkys, nurse) on every dive and the staff and crew were fabulous!! Thank you David G. for all your hard work in opening up this beautiful country and it's marine environment to us!!DORIS PFISTERSales Consultant Caradonna Dive Adventures
I was honored to be invited along on the first trip to Cuba that Ocean Doctor now conducts as a person-to-person, cultural and educational program. I must say that the journey fulfilled all three of those criteria, allowing us to meet and converse with a wide range of Cuban citizens and learn about their history, daily lives and their work to conserve both the marine and land environments. The diving we were privileged to experience in The Gardens of the Queen was simply phenomenal. I've dived all over the Caribbean but have never seen the health and diversity in the total marine environment than I saw there. Cuba and Ocean Doctor are doing amazing things to preserve our oceans for future generations.MARK J. ROBERTSFounder DiVentures (Omaha, NE)
This trip was absolutely worth every cent. We loved our time in Havana, with the guides and walking around and the restaurants. Food was surprisingly quite good. The diving was absolutely far and away the best in the Caribbean (and we have been almost everywhere that's easily accessible) and the Avalon dive operation was professional, on time and first rate. We would go back in a minute!CATHY MACK
I was on the first "people to people" trip with diving to Gardens of the Queen with David and some of the finest dive industry experts. This 11 day/10 night program is an excellent combination of education, diving and culture. The interaction with the top Cuban Marine biologists and conservationists was very informative. The diving at Gardens of the Queen is the finest Caribbean diving with unique, up close shark interactions and huge quantities of fish living in a balanced and fully protected marine eco system. And the touring of Havana and other parts of Cuba was memorable and eye opening. The Avalon II live aboard will be finished in March, 2014 and appears to be on track to be one of the finest floating hotels in Cuba if not the world.RICHARD WOULFE
As the icy Cold War between the USA and Cuba begins to thaw, we feel very privileged to have traveled with Ocean Doctor to Havana and Garden of the Queens. Every person we met -- hosts, land and sea guides, guests speakers -- evidenced a great measure of knowledge, kindness and care. The commentary by the tour guides, the discussions with speakers, and of course, the diving, all exceeded our expectations. Hope to return again as soon as time and tides allow.MAIDA TAYLORTraveler 2015
Our Ocean Doctor sponsored trip to Gardens of the Queen in Cuba exceeded all expectations. Lodging and transportation arrangements In Havana along with the educational component and guided tours made the land based days interesting and well worth while. The diving experience was almost beyond belief! Imagine what Caribbean marine life was like 50 or 100 years ago, that's what you'll see in the Gardens of the Queen.ED KELLYTraveler 2015
1. The Ocean Doctor facilitation of U.S. divers in conjunction with Avalon and the Cuban ministry of tourism was a seamless coordination which made the entire experience an educational and diving treat. 2. Cuba and it's people are a safe and striving community. There is no danger to visitors and tourists are welcomed and respected. None of us felt threatened despite our gender or the hour while exploring Havana. 3. Want a little safe adventure in your life? Do it.PETER W. KING, DVM
Our trip to Havana and The Gardens of the Queen exceeded my expectations! The Cuban people were warm and welcoming to us all. Our educational programs totally raised my awareness of the beauty and importance of keeping our reefs healthy. To be able to dive in pristine and virginal waters opened my eyes further to how we can improve the reefs throughout the world. I hope that David and Ocean Doctor can continue these programs to others. The story truly lies underwater! Thank youSANDY DRISCOLL
Any trepidation I had about traveling to Cuba from the United States soon evaporated when I arrived in Havana and was warmly greeted by Ruxandra, our representative from Avalon travel. She was the first of many who had a role in making the trip so memorable. We checked into our comfortable hotel in Old Havana. From my room's balcony window I could watch the famous old cars cruise by. As an educational tour we were able to take advantage of the connections generated by the founder of Ocean Doctor who was traveling with us on his 70th trip to Cuba. We spent time with the scientists, dive operators and environmentalists who were working to preserve the Cuban marine environment. They shared their knowledge and passion during discussions and over meals together. A picture was forming as to how the Gardens of the Queen became such a remarkable marine preserve and what challenges there are to keep it that way. Our time in Havana passed quickly as we enjoyed the sites and sounds of this historic old city. Visits to Hemingway's hangouts rounded out our stay in Havana. As an avid diver, instructor, and tour leader for 40 years I have seen the changes that have occurred to our reefs in the Caribbean. I was overjoyed by the health, diversity, and beauty of the Garden of the Queens reef system. There is very little (if any) diving left in the Caribbean that can compare to the diving at these sites. Adding to the sense of wonder was that we were the only boat in sight at any of our dive sites. I will be going back soon because I spent so much time watching the reef sharks, tarpon, goliath grouper and other big fish that I missed the little stuff like nudibranchs and other favorites. I highly recommend this trip to all divers. It will recharge your sense of wonder and hope for the Caribbean reefs.TOM PEDERSONInstructor & Travel Guru Scuba Center (Minneapolis, MN)
I have had the privilege of traveling 153 countries of the world, per the "Travelers' Century Club."Cuba last week was country No. 154, to which I had the many, many year-awaited pleasure of visiting legally, as this was the only manner in which I had ever planned to visit Cuba. As a foreign policy & economics 'student of developing countries,' I had the inconceivable privilege of visiting Cuba with Dr. David Guggenheim and his Ocean Doctor NGO, and its education program specialty of marine biology, and the interchange and lectures and programs with the ultimate marine biologists and all aspects of marine protective leaders in Cuba. Speaking the Spanish language was a huge added bonus with regard to the Educational (Marine Preservation) and "People to People" aspects of our U. S. Treasury Department-authorized (1,000% LEGAL) trip! But, the added opportunity to spend five (5) golden/precious/incredible/glorious days of diving Jardines de la Reina (Gardens of the Queen), with Italian-owned, Avalon Cuban Diving Services, as an avid global scuba diver, made my Ocean Doctor trip one of the ultimate all-around, international trips of my lifetime at age 74!! Along with my previous, one and only Holy Grail of global scuba diving, I have now added my 2nd Holy Grail of diving uponPlanet Earth, Jardines de la Reina in Cuba. As a life time, Boutique, Exclusive scuba diving travel agency owner, I cannot wait to return to fabulous Cuba & Jardines with dive buddies who will relish & appreciate the privilege of visiting and scuba diving Cuba legally, as honorable Americans!!SIDNEY M. ROSENPresident Nafta Travel Services (Phoenix, AZ)
Book Your Trip
Our Cuba trips run throughout the year, based on demand. Prospective travelers and groups submit their preferred dates of travel and we do our best to schedule a trip around those dates, depending upon the availability of vessel space and establishing a minimum group size. Please take a moment to complete our online booking request form below. We recommend that you book early as space is limited. We'll follow up with you to confirm your request, arrange for deposits, etc. Visitation to Cuba's Gardens of the Queen is limited to only 1,000 divers per year by the Cuban government.We look forward to working with you to create a memorable and meaningful trip to Cuba! And remember, your travel helps support our work!
Planned Activities
Our trips are 11 days/10 nights in duration, departing on Wednesdays and returning on Saturdays via direct flights between Miami and Havana. During our journey, we will visit Havana and vicinity, the Sierra del Rosario mountain range — a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve — in Pinar del Río Province, the Cuban countryside, the fishing village of Jucaro and Gardens of the Queen (Jardines de la Reina) and learn from Cuban scientists and experts about the important marine research and conservation efforts underway, including collaborative efforts with U.S. institutions. We will also learn about the management of Gardens of the Queen — Cuba's first marine reserve and today the largest "no-take" marine reserve in the Caribbean — and observe how ecotourism activities, including scuba and catch-and-release fly fishing, are managed in the park. We will have the opportunity to visit research sites throughout Gardens of the Queen, both above and below the water.
While in Havana, participants will enjoy 5-star hotel accommodations and Havana's finest cuisine.In most cases, our travelers will be booked at Havana's Parque Central Hotel, in the heart of Old Havana. In Gardens of the Queen, participants may choose to stay aboard one of three liveaboard vessels or the Tortuga floating hotel.
- Avalon I, is a modern liveaboard which can sleep 16 in 8 state rooms. It is air conditioned with private bathrooms.
- Avalon II is the newest, most spacious and luxurious vessel in the Avalon fleet, placed into service in April 2014. It has 10 state rooms and is air conditioned with private bathrooms.
- Georgiana is a smaller liveaboard with 6 state rooms, air conditioned with private bathrooms.
- Tortuga is a small floating hotel with 8 state rooms that accommodate 2 or 3 guests each (for a total of 16-21 guests). It is air conditioned with private bathrooms.
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Prices are subject to change without notice. All prices are per person, quoted in U.S. dollars. Prices include round trip airfare from Miami to Havana, all transfers/ground transportation, hotel/vessel accommodations, meals, excursions, inscription fees, fuel surcharges and air fills and tank rentals for scuba portion of program.
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|A Word About Prices: We realize this is not an inexpensive trip. Here's why: Our program is designed for legal travel by U.S. citizens and residents. Because of the U.S. economic embargo against Cuba, there are many additional expenses required to comply with U.S. regulations. Tourism by U.S. citizens and residents in Cuba is prohibited by the U.S. government. Our program complies with U.S. regulations because it includes an educational component that promotes "meaningful interaction" with the Cuban people. Developing and running such an educational component requires additional staff and costs. We are also required to have a trained Ocean Doctor representative accompany all groups. There are additional costs associated with licensing including recordkeeping/administrative and legal costs.Since there is no regular commercial air service to Cuba, we are limited to regulated charter flights from the U.S. or costly trips through third countries. On the positive side, our program delivers rich content with top-notch accommodations and service. We're the only program offering an opportunity for U.S. citizens to dive legally in Cuba's Gardens of the Queen. Finally, a portion of the travel fee supports Ocean Doctor's research and conservation work in Cuba.
About Gardens of the Queen National Park
Los Jardines de la Reina or the "Gardens of the Queen" was named by Christopher Columbus to honor Queen Isabel of Spain and the area remains as spectacularly beautiful and wild as when Columbus experienced it over 500 years ago. Covering more than 837 square miles, Jardines de la Reina is one of the largest marine parks in the Caribbean and among the healthiest Caribbean marine ecosystems. Coral and fish populations appear remarkably healthy and abundant here in sharp contrast to other parts of the Caribbean. Myriads of robust fish populations include black grouper, bonefish and Cubera snapper. Even the critically endangered Nassau grouper and Goliath grouper are found in large numbers here. The area also harbors an abundant shark population, including silky sharks, Caribbean reef sharks and whale sharks.
Cuba Conservancy is working with the Cuban Center for the Study of Coastal Ecosystems (Centro de Investigaciones de Ecosistemas Costeros, CIEC) and the University of Havana's Center for Marine Research (Centro de Investigaciones Marinas, CIM) to study this unique ecosystem and its surrounding "life support systems," such as the virtually unexplored Gulf of Ana Maria, in order to better understand why these marine ecosystems have been able to thrive in a world of corals that are dead and dying. We are also working with our Cuban partners to assess the economic and social value of such a healthy ecosystem.
Finally, we are working to research and protect the unique and pristine ecosystems of Jardines de la Reina in order to ensure that these protections will endure in perpetuity, serve as a compelling model for marine protected areas worldwide, dramatically advance human understanding of how healthy coral reef ecosystems function, and yield critical insights to inform management decisions for protecting coral reefs globally.
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About Us
Cuba Conservancy, an Ocean Doctor program, is built on more than 13 years of work of Ocean Doctor president, Dr. David E. Guggenheim, who directs the program. At the core of Cuba Conservancy's mission is to establish sustained collaboration between Cuba and the United States to:
- ensure enduring, locally-supported marine research and conservation programs in Cuba.
- contribute to major advances in the scientific understanding of Cuba's natural resources.
- achieve meaningful, long-lasting conservation for Cuba's marine ecosystems and shared ecosystems of the Gulf of Mexico.
- forge long-term collaborative relationships with our Cuban colleagues.
- help train the next generation of Cuban marine scientists.
The Program builds upon a strong foundation of scientific research. Research not only serves the purpose of advancing science and informing conservation policy efforts, but also helps forge strong, long-term collaborative relationships and credibility, facilitating efforts in the policy arena. Further, collaborative scientific research is a long-supported activity by both the Cuban and U.S. governments, presenting fewer political hurdles for licensing, approvals and permits.
Learn more about Ocean Doctor and its Cuba Conservancy program.
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A clear-sighted revelation, a deep penetration into the world of Scientology by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of the The Looming Tower, the now-classic study of al-Qaeda's 9/11 attack. Based on more than 200 personal interviews with both current and former Scientologists - both famous and less well known - and years of archival research, Lawrence Wright uses his extraordinary investigative ability to uncover for us the inner workings of the Church of Scientology.
At the book's center, two men whom Wright brings vividly to life, showing how they have made Scientology what it is today: The darkly brilliant science-fiction writer L. Ron Hubbard, whose restless, expansive mind invented a new religion. And his successor, David Miscavige - tough and driven, with the unenviable task of preserving the church after the death of Hubbard.
We learn about Scientology's complicated cosmology and special language. We see the ways in which the church pursues celebrities, such as Tom Cruise and John Travolta, and how such stars are used to advance the church's goals. And we meet the young idealists who have joined the Sea Org, the church's clergy, signing up with a billion-year contract.
In Going Clear, Wright examines what fundamentally makes a religion a religion, and whether Scientology is, in fact, deserving of this constitutional protection. Employing all his exceptional journalistic skills of observation, understanding, and shaping a story into a compelling narrative, Lawrence Wright has given us an evenhanded yet keenly incisive book that reveals the very essence of what makes Scientology the institution it is.
©2013 Lawrence Wright (P)2013 Random House Audio
"Brings a clear-eyed, investigative fearlessness to Scientology . . . a rollicking, if deeply creepy, narrative ride, evidence that truth can be stranger even than science fiction." (The Washington Post)
"A hotly compelling read. It's a minutiae-packed book full of wild stories." (The New York Times)
"An utterly necessary story. . . . A feat of reporting." (The Wall Street Journal)
"Well researched and fascinating."
Great job, thorough research. I was captivated with the bizarre Scientology history, which is so interesting, but also now feel like I have a much better synthesis of this cult. Wonderful read.
Workaholic who makes time for great books.
"In depth disclosure of a mindless cult."
The history of L Ron Hubbard, and the current COB was really interesting. It is amazing how lost the people who join Scientology are. They take abuse because they must think they deserve it. It is so obvious from the outside that LRH was making this up as he went along.
I found myself anxious to finish because the facts keep coming, and when you think it couldn't get any worse, Miscavage shows you he has no shame.
Faced with mindless duty, when an audio book player slips into a rear pocket and mini buds pop into ears, old is made new again.
Without vilifying any one religion, Scientology, like all organized religions, is a belief system manufactured by man. Lawrence Wright, a Pulitzer Prize-winning American journalist, writes an informative, titillating. and believable book about Scientology. After listening to "Going Clear", the human failings of Scientology are stripped bare with a force as explosive as the abuse of parish children by Catholic' priests. The many testimonials of Scientologists that say Scientology "improved their lives" infers some value in its teachings; however, like all organized religions, it is subject to human failings. No organized religion in recorded history has been without human failure.
Wright names the names of the most famous Scientologists with Tom Cruise and John Travolta at the top of the list. But, he also explains why lesser lights, like Kirstie Alley, Anne Archer, Greta Van Susteren, continue to follow the religion. What makes the story more interesting is why some of the early members are leaving; i.e. Paul Haggis, Bruce Hines, and possibly, Tommy Davis, a wealthy follower and former spokesman for Scientology.
Wright amplifies interest by revealing secrets of the religion, some of its leader's alleged violence, and mysteries of disappearing members.
Where will Scientology be 100 years from now? Will Hubbard's myths become a gospel of truth or will Scientology fall into the dustbin of history's failed cults?
12 step program please. I am addicted to Audible! I love trashy sexy books, award winning novels and everything between. Bring it!
"Further proof the Scientology is WHACK!"
This is one of the most informative audiobooks I've listened to. Lawrence Wright's book tries to explain Scientology's hold in Hollywood and why seemingly "normal" people get involved with the religion. He does a very good job telling this story by first taking you on Paul Haggis' journey, then introducing you to countless people, in many cases former high ranking officials, who have been abused in one way or another by the church. It's a page turner!
There were enough moments of physical and emotional abuse that left me saddened. Sometime last year I read Jenna Miscavage's Beyond Belief and she also detailed lots of abuse so Lawrence Wright's expose wasn't surprising. However, what is surprising is how this abuse is sustained and ignored. It's ignored by the government and ignored by fellow Scientologists. I was left feeling disgusted. David Miscavage, and to some degree Tom Cruise should be in jail for sanctioning this unethical and abusive behavior.
Lawrence Wright writes with a sympathetic ear. I was impressed because he could have easily written a tongue and cheek expose and had a "told ya so" point of view, especially when story after story detailed similar endings. He doesn't do that, instead he tries to point out facts and patterns through the use of individual story telling. I felt sad then MAD for these folks. Most spent their entire lives, and life savings, sacrificed friendships and family, only to be dropped by the church when they asked too many questions, didn't agree with the church, or didn't follow orders. It's a terrible religion - there is no way around that. Obviously many people have found the teachings useful, but I'm sorry, the ends do not justify the means. Everyone should read/listen to this book. It's that good!
"scientology is the answer to what question"
are you a life long resident of southern california ?
are you curious about john travolta and tom cruise ?
can science fiction and pseudo religion really intersect ?
well, lawrence wright has written a strong willed book for you
his previous book was about the rise of al-queda
i suspect that was good preparation for this current effort
scientology's mildly talented founder was layfette ronald hubbard
sadly, he died as a morbidly obese, chain smoker living in a trailer
sounds a little more like west virginia than transcendent world leader
mr. hubbard is clearly no match for mr. wright's keen, lawyerly insights
documenting and dissecting scientology's flaws comes easily to mr. wright
in the end, i was left wondering just who would find scientology appealing ?
insecure, narcissistic and not terribly bright people seem to be its' main target
i don't want to be unkind, but that covers about 1/2 of southern californians
scientology's appeal to struggling actors and celebrities is almost intuitive
in the years to come, i suspect there will be more and similar exposes
the campy and mercenary aspects of scientology will be too hard to pass up
as one reviewer said, mr. wright should be applauded for "...outing a bully..."
"Stranger Than Fiction"
I always knew Scientology had some strange beliefs. And just seeing the clips of Tom Cruise on Oprah and with Matt Lauer are enough to see that followers of the "Church" have some pretty strange ideas. But I had no idea how sordid a past Scientology has...and a present for that matter.
If what Mr. Wright has written is true, and based on his thorough footnotes I'd say he is certainly on solid footing, then Scientology was founded by a paranoid delusional and currently run by a dictatorial madman. L. Ron Hubbard made so many outlandish claims about himself that had no basis in reality that it is dumbfounding that anyone would follow the religious tenets the man "discovered." And if his leadership weren't bad enough, the current leader, David Miscavige, is a maniacal tyrant who stoops to physically attacking any person he perceives may be questioning his authority.
Scientology claims that those practitioners at its highest levels actually have the power to control matter, energy, space, and time. And at the same time they claim to be the only religion based entirely on true scientific principles. So guess what? Superheroes are no longer the realm of science fiction. You need only look to Tom Cruise and John Travolta to find men who can bend space and time to their will.
Well researched and written, "Going Clear" offers a fascinating and jaw-dropping view inside one America's strangest religions. The book is both eye-opening and terrifying. To know that in America there is still an organization who can hold people against their will and force them into slave labor is unnerving. I recommend this book to anyone interested in modern religious study and definitely recommend it to anyone who may have a family member being drawn into this dreadful cult.
"A religions are cults!"
I knew the cult of Scientology was crazy but didn't realize the depth of the insanity nor did I realize the degree of torture that this "church" performs. Very informative. Looking forward to seeing the documentary that received rave reviews at Sundance.
Yes, from start to finish I found the book fascinating. From who L Ron Hubbard was to scientology itself up through the current regime of the Church; it was more interesting than I imagined it would be. The author tried to present the Church as fairly as possible, although at times that is a difficult thing to do. I would listen to it again.
Seller's gave one of the best performances I have heard who was not the actual author of the book.
I would have loved to have just sat and listened to the book from beginning to end, but since I listen during my daily commute that was not possible. I did however, listen both to and from work, which I typically do not do.
Mark Twain
"Default audio player functionality is Terrible."
Lawrence Wright is excellent as usual
Get a new audio player. You can't even reverse on this one. Just terrible functionality.
Great book.
"Fantastic Book"
I don't know. I just listened to it. I'm sure I would enjoy the book equally, by reading it.
The fact that there are people wrongfully imprisoned for the sake of "saving the planet". It's Ludacris!
Spanky Taylor. Very well performed.
Yes. I was extremely surprised that this type of organization has lasted as long as it has and continues to tear families apart, exploit the lives of devoted followers, and the false imprisonment of both their liberty and beliefs.
Lawrence Wright not only enlightens the reader but also supports his findings on this controversial religion.
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