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Truckee and Moapa Valley must have gotten a kick out of the media headlines at the start of the season - ones suggesting that any football program outside of theirs was favored to win the Division I-A state championship.
Their division may have gained nine large schools from Nevada's highest classification during the offseason, including perennial Division I playoff contender Cheyenne. But the Wolverines and Pirates, winners of a combined 26 state titles, are not ready to move aside for anybody.
The smallest schools in the Division I-A (formerly 3A) have once again proven that they are the class of the league, despite competing against schools up to four times their size.
Truckee and Moapa Valley will meet for a fifth consecutive year in the state championship game, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 17, in Las Vegas.
"It's a statement to the tradition at both schools. It shows that we can compete with pretty much anyone, and I think it's pretty cool that both schools have carried on their winning ways," said Moapa Valley head coach Brent Lewis in a telephone interview Thursday.
Moapa Valley had 573 students last year, said NIAA assistant director Donnie Nelson, while Truckee started this year with 609 students, according to athletic director Jaime Legare. By comparison, several of the newest members of the league boast enrollments greater than 2,000, including Cheyenne, which Truckee defeated 26-18 in last week's state semifinal.
The disparity in enrollment means little in terms of competitiveness on the field, however.
Moapa Valley has played for the last seven state championships and Truckee the last five. The Wolverines have won 11 state titles all time (eight in the 3A and three in the 2A) and the Pirates have 15 (three in the 3A, three in the 2A, six in the 1A and three in 6-man).
The Wolverines defeated the Pirates each of the past three years in the title game - 21-6 last year, 27-7 in 2010 and 27-0 in 2009 - while a fast, athletic Moapa Valley team defeated Truckee 35-16 in the 2008 championship.
The annual clash for top bragging rights has developed into quite a rivalry. Yet both sides hold a high level of respect for what the other does.
"We emulate each other in a lot of ways," said Truckee head coach Bob Shaffer. "And I think the respect comes from the fact that both programs have done exceptionally well over a long period of time - we're not just one-year wonders. So because of that, we know, and I think they know too, how much work both schools have done, how good the coaching staffs are, and how much class both schools play with out on the field."
Lewis agreed.
"We sure have a tremendous amount of respect for them," he said of the Wolverines. "They probably like playing us quite a bit, because they've whooped up on us a little bit the last few years. But yeah, I think there's a mutual respect."
The fact that Truckee won the last three meetings, holding the Pirates to a combined 13 points, has the Southern power licking its chops for a shot at revenge.
"They want it pretty stinkin' bad," Lewis said. "We've had a bitter pill to swallow three years in a row, and we'd really like to get rid of that sour taste. It will take an outstanding effort, because Truckee is an outstanding team with an awesome defense. So we know we have our work cut out for us."
The same could be said for the Wolverines. Shaffer said they'll need a nearly flawless performance to take down the Pirates for a fourth straight year, as Moapa Valley appears as explosive as ever, both on paper and film.
The Pirates, at 12-1 on the year, with their only loss coming against Arizona state champion Blue Ridge in their opener, have outscored their opponents 634-131. They've amassed 5,595 yards of total offense, averaging better than 430 yards per game - 339.6 rushing and 90.8 passing.
Lewis credited his team's blocking on the line, as well as its athleticism at the skill positions, for the big offensive year.
"We've become a lot more diversified this year," the coach said. "I think last year we were pretty predictable with what we could do. This year we've tried to be more balanced. We've got four of five confident kids we can give the ball to, based on who has the hot hand that game."
Senior running back and linebacker Conner Mortensen has had the hottest hand for the Pirates. He's among the state leaders with 1,746 yards rushing on 182 attempts, with 32 rushing touchdowns and 35 total. Sean McConnell has rushed for 912 yards on 68 carries, with nine TDs, while Kasen Hughes has 787 yards on 59 carries, and Jared Repp has 461 yards on 59 carries. Senior quarterback Josh Repp has completed 47 of his 100 passes for 935 yards, with 10 TDs and five interceptions.
On the defensive side, Hughes leads the way with 95 tackles, Cody Tolbert has a team-high nine sacks and Lance Hilton has five interceptions. As a whole, the Moapa Valley defense can pack a hit, Shaffer.
"Just watching them on film, we know they're going to play very physical. They have good athletes, they got size, they play at full speed, they hit you hard, they tackle well, and their running backs can be elusive, but at other times, they feel just as good running you over," Shaffer said.
The Wolverines, meanwhile, enter state with a 10-1 record, with their one loss coming against Fernley during the regular season. They outscored opponents 425-110, averaging about 403 yards per contest - 224 rushing and 179.2 passing. They've won 46 of their last 47 games.
Truckee is at a disadvantage in terms of travel, however, as the Wolverines will spend most of their day Friday on a bus in the Nevada desert. Shaffer said the team will leave Truckee about 8:30 a.m. Friday, slipping in a light practice once in Las Vegas.
"Anytime you're away from home and out of your routine, not sleeping in your own bed, it's a little bit of a distraction. But these kids are seasoned veterans, so to speak, and I think they know how to travel and how to approach this like it's a state game, rather than a trip to Vegas to have fun and sightsee," Shaffer said.


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2 tsp Eden Wakame Flakes
1 medium cucumber, sliced thin, peeled if waxed
1 cup red apple, sliced thin
1 1/2 Tbsp Eden Genmai Miso
1 Tbsp Eden Mirin
2 tsp Eden Brown Rice Vinegar
1 Tbsp fresh parsley, minced
1/2 cup water
2 Tbsp orange juice, freshly squeezed
Soak wakame flakes in cold water to cover for 10 minutes, drain, and place in a bowl with the apples and cucumber. Place all ingredients for the marinade into a blender. Puree until smooth and creamy. Pour over the salad ingredients, mix thoroughly and marinate for 1 hour. Pour off marinade and place in a serving bowl.
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Sunday, July 13, 2014
The First Annual Ellington Elite Football Camp included more than 700 area youth football players; more than 70 camp coaches and counselors from the high school, college and NFL football ranks; and at the center of it all, the mother of two sons, Andre and Bruce, Olympia and Gwen Ellington.
Olympia and Gwen immediately conceded to a much higher authority when asked to describe the day.
The day, they said, was a blessing.
They are the First Moms of Berkeley Football, mothers of arguably the two best football players in Berkeley football history certainly the most dynamic in recent memory, and either sister, cousin, aunt or in-law to a half dozen other Stag greats mentioned in any Whos Best? debate.
Unofficially, the more than 700 area youth were all their children, at least for four hours on Friday, July 11, at Gerald Moody Field at Berkeley High School.
The turnout was amazing, said Olympia Ellington, mother of Andre and aunt to Bruce. I am overwhelmed by the support that this camp has received from the school and the community. Not just the kids who showed up for the camp, but everyone in the community who chipped in to help.
Her son Andre followed up stellar careers at Berkeley and Clemson to turn in a fine rookie season with the Arizona Cardinals of the NFL.
This is a blessing that has completed the circle, she said. This makes up for all the hard times and hard work along the way, to see all these people out here and at the center of it is our two sons.
It is truly a blessing.
Gwen Ellington is the mother to Bruce and aunt to Andre.
Bruce and Andre have been gone so much and it is a blessing to see them again, she said. But they came back last night and decided to stay in a hotel. I asked them, What? Your mommas house isnt good enough for you anymore?
But Gwen was all smiles when Ashley Ellington, Bruces older brother, told her he had money for a homecooked meal.
Ashley said they wanted us to cook dinner for them so we know theyll be out, she said. Theyll always come home for one of mommas homecooked meals. You dont get that in any hotel.
Both Gwen and Olympia have kept a close eye on their sons over the last eight years of their lives particularly when their football careers and education took them away from home and Moncks Corner.
Im watching Bruce and Andre play on TV and I texted them to let them know Im watching you, and they texted me back to say, Yes momma, we know, we know, Gwen said.
Andre made headlines during the 2013 season for having a chunk of hair ripped away from his head during an attempted tackle.
Were going to make that into a commercial, Olympia laughed, referencing a stronger hair product line.
While neither likes the thought of their sons living and playing football on the west coast so far from home, they do like the fact that Andre and Bruce will be close geographically and in the same football division competitively with the Cardinals and 49ers.
Theyll get to see each other at least twice a year, Gwen said.
Each called the success of the camp overwhelming and both were moved and touched by the outpouring of community support in seeing that the camp was a success.
We want to do this every summer, Olympia said. Its all about returning the blessing.
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For traditional recipes from the Mysore region and food from all over, with ramblings about life and kids thrown in the mix.
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Tadka Dal - Thovve v/s Kattu Saaru
Thovve Ingredients:
Toor Dal 1 cup
1/2 tsp tumeric
Water - 3 cups
salt to taste
Cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
1 tsp oil
mustard seeds
curry leaves
Green chillies - 3 (or to taste)
Boil dal with water and turmeric until soft. Do the tadka, add salt and garnish with cilantro. That's it! Told ya, simple dal! :)
The recipe for kattu saaru is pretty similar to thovve. Whisk the cooked dal so it's well mashed. Add more water while cooking the dal and/or add water to the already cooked dal, to make it broth-like. Bring to a boil. Do the tadka with all the ingredients listed for thovve plus cumin seeds and ground pepper. You may want to add more chilies for heat. Finish with salt, chopped cilantro and lemon/lime juice.
44 comments:
- Pavani said...
Yum Vani.. Both the dal dishes look healthy & delicious. Nice pics.
- April 7, 2009 at 5:28:00 PM EDT
- Madhu said...
You have explained the difference pretty well.Looks so comforting, Love to have thoves anytime..
- April 7, 2009 at 5:45:00 PM EDT
- Varsha Vipins said...
Daal is like a total comfort food to me..ALways love to have it..I even drink it sometimes..looks FAB..!!
- April 7, 2009 at 6:53:00 PM EDT
- indosungod said...
Just looking at it gives me a happy feeling :) love them both.
- April 7, 2009 at 6:56:00 PM EDT
- Cardamom said...
I made something so similar last evening...I added some red onions though.It was one of those days that I was craving something simple and good. This hit the spot with some mushy rice.
Yours looks perfect....Love the lime slices there... :)
hugs to gudiya,
- April 7, 2009 at 7:00:00 PM EDT
- Andhra Flavors said...
your dal looks very colourful. tempting one!
- April 7, 2009 at 7:08:00 PM EDT
- Pavithra Kodical said...
I was asking my mom the same question before :) I love kattu saaru, its simple and tasty.
- April 7, 2009 at 7:35:00 PM EDT
- srikars kitchen said...
wow.. nice colour.. looks awesome.. nice click..
- April 7, 2009 at 8:30:00 PM EDT
- Cham said...
Something i learn from kannadiga side! In Tamil nadu, usually they serve first ghee and plain cooked toor dhal (thick) Not even seasoned! Many people start the feast with dhal ghee or podi ghee. Very bright sunny looking dhal Vani!
- April 7, 2009 at 8:53:00 PM EDT
- Sandeepa said...
Lovely dal and loved the explanation. So one is just a thinner version of other ?
- April 7, 2009 at 8:59:00 PM EDT
- LG said...
Adeno sari bidi, simple dal nallu tilkolodu bahalastu irathe. Kattu saarinalli bele iratha? confusion illi swalpa. Kattu saaru athwa bassaru eradu onde ankondidde. Thovve bahala chennagi kannista ide photo nalli. Magalu chennagiddala?
- April 7, 2009 at 9:05:00 PM EDT
- Vani said...
Pavani - thanks :)
Madhu - thanks! thovve anytime for me too :)
Varsha - i sometimes drink just the saaru too, especially if I've made it spicy!
ISG - comfort foods do that, don't they? :)
Cardamom - I use garlic and onions sometimes too. this here is the traditional SI brahmin version though-no onions or garlic.
- April 8, 2009 at 12:06:00 AM EDT
- Vani said...
Lubna - thanks :)
Pavithra - he he.. you checked with your mom too, huh? :)
Srikar's Kitchen - thanks, girl :)
Cham - you know, they may out the ghee first in our case too. Gotta check to make sure :)
Sandeepa - yeah, pretty much. Saaru is well mashed and has jeera and lime.
- April 8, 2009 at 12:09:00 AM EDT
- Vani said...
LG - namma kattina saarinalli bele irathhe but tumba kadime compared to the amount of dal broth+water. Also, bele chennagi kadadi haakirutheve. Illi thanaka naanu bassaru maadilla but I think it has broth from greens also, alva?
- April 8, 2009 at 12:14:00 AM EDT
- Priya Sriram said...
Tadka daal with hot rice would sound awesome! Thanks for sharing the recipe Vani, really helps me! :)
- April 8, 2009 at 12:21:00 AM EDT
- Pooja said...
Love the color vani..Looking delicious..Healthy post..
- April 8, 2009 at 12:27:00 AM EDT
- Ann said...
Daal looks colorful and yummy..always my fav
- April 8, 2009 at 12:40:00 AM EDT
- Uma said...
both the dishes look so good and mouth-watering Vani! Lovely pics.
- April 8, 2009 at 1:28:00 AM EDT
- Prathibha said...
your Dal looks very colourful..simple and great comfort food...
- April 8, 2009 at 1:45:00 AM EDT
- Sharmila said...
Mmmm Vani ... simple dal is always welcome ... and a little lemon does make it heavenly. :-)
I like the thovve version. :-)
- April 8, 2009 at 1:49:00 AM EDT
- Jaya said...
this is just my kind of soul food ,a simple dal tadka ,lemon and rice ...beautiful picture ..
hugs and smiles
- April 8, 2009 at 1:54:00 AM EDT
- Sanghi said...
Dhal is my always lite dish.. Wonderful click vani..!
- April 8, 2009 at 4:22:00 AM EDT
- Shama Nagarajan said...
awesome dal..healthy one
- April 8, 2009 at 5:10:00 AM EDT
- Kitchen Flavours said...
I think this is food that is called as Simple to cook good to eat.....Yummy.
- April 8, 2009 at 6:26:00 AM EDT
- Priya said...
My all time favourite, just love with ghee n papads!!!
- April 8, 2009 at 8:31:00 AM EDT
- Asha said...
It's complicated World, isn't it? ;D
Thovve, saaru, Thili saaru!! Abbabba, tale kedutte yochanemadta idre dina! Hahaha!!'
You know, in Lingayat family we never say Thovve ot rasam at all. For us, saaru is Tuar and veggies and thili saaru or Bassaru is the the Rasam. Bele saaru is without any vegs like Thovve.
Whatever we call it, simple dal is fab to eat. Looks great Vani.
Tushar has a week off for Spring break, have to listen to the drums all week, not looking forward to it! :P
- April 8, 2009 at 8:58:00 AM EDT
- Ashwini said...
Yene Confussion idru..Yeradu superagi iruthe..Anna tuppa thove idre paramananda...
- April 8, 2009 at 11:00:00 AM EDT
- Vani said...
Priya- glad you liekd it :)
Pooj,a Ann, Uma, Pratibha - thanks ;)
Sharmila - thovve is my fave too!
Jaya - sometimes u crave simple foods like these.
Sanghi, Shama - thanks :)
Kitchen Flavors - "simple to cook, good to eat" should be a motto or something. This sure falls in that category :)
Priya - with papad .. sure yum!
Asha - we don't use "rasam" either. Same as you - thili saaru for rasam and saaru for pretty much everything else that's saaru-like! Hvae fun with Tushar! :)
Ashwini - anna, thuppa, thoove/saaru is indeed paramaananda :)
- April 8, 2009 at 5:08:00 PM EDT
- Deepa Hari said...
Beautiful clicks...Love the color Vani...Dal looks simple and delicious.
- April 8, 2009 at 5:26:00 PM EDT
- Meenal Mehta said...
I love Dal Vani:) what lovely pics :))
- April 9, 2009 at 12:34:00 AM EDT
- rekhas kitchen said...
hummm one of my fav. looks so yummmmm nice color too
- April 9, 2009 at 1:15:00 AM EDT
- DEESHA said...
yu've really explained it well vani, love the way yr thovve looks .. i guess another najor difference is that yu sometimes add veggies to thovve & Katt saaru is rather plain. I love both :)
- April 9, 2009 at 10:11:00 AM EDT
- Vani said...
Deepa, Meenal, Rekha, Deesha- thanks for the comments :)
- April 9, 2009 at 4:30:00 PM EDT
- Mandira said...
the picture says it all! great description :)
- April 9, 2009 at 7:17:00 PM EDT
- LG said...
bassarinalli bele indirectagi haakthivi andre khara rubbi adra jote bele/kaalu so swalpa mandavagi irathe thili saaru. Yavagrau omme try maadi, mudde jote super!agi irathe :D
- April 9, 2009 at 8:07:00 PM EDT
- Mangala Bhat said...
wow ! all time favs ! lovely clicks :)
- April 9, 2009 at 9:54:00 PM EDT
- Purva Desai said...
Dal is any day a comfort food....looks tempting and vibrant
- April 10, 2009 at 3:57:00 AM EDT
- Jayashree said...
Mmm....comfort food at its best. Your pic looks beautiful, Vani.
- April 11, 2009 at 9:46:00 PM EDT
- Red Chillies said...
Even though I lived in Bangalore for almost 23 years, I did not know the differnce of Thovve and Kattina saaru. We make thovve and call it Daali thoy (Konkani) and that is served on festive occasions.
Liked the explanation highlighing the differnence.
- April 12, 2009 at 10:32:00 AM EDT
- Vani said...
Mandira - thanks :)
LG - gotta try the bassaru one. Will check with you :)
Mangala, Purva, J - thanks :)
RC - thanks for stopping by! my mil actually makes dalithoy at least 3 times a week, if not more :)
- April 13, 2009 at 10:45:00 AM EDT
- TBC said...
The first pic in particular looks so good! Gorgeous yellow color! :D
- April 13, 2009 at 3:25:00 PM EDT
- Aparna said...
The absolute best. Dal in its simplest form and rice.:)
- April 13, 2009 at 7:58:00 PM EDT
- Vani said...
TBC - thanks! and adding turmeric to the dal while boiling it brings out a beautiful yellow :)
Aparna - agree. simple dal and rice is the best! :)
- April 13, 2009 at 8:01:00 PM EDT
- Anonymous said...
I'm a non-Kannadiga and married to a Kannadiga guy. I like your blogs, they make it easier for me to understand Kannadiga cooking and relate to the food, even though this form of cuisine is not mine originally. Keep blogging!
- February 21, 2010 at 1:24:00 PM EST


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Wednesday, August 20, 2014
The first S.C. Prep Football Media Poll of the 2014 season was released Tuesday, and neither Wando nor Bishop England made the early rankings.
The Bishops, winners of nine games in 2013 and 20 straight in Region VI, did receive votes in Class AA.
Bishop England is scheduled to visit Class AAA No. 9 Hanahan Sept. 5 and host Class AA No. 4 Timberland Sept. 9.
Wando closes an early season three-game road trip at AAAA No. 7 Summerville Sept. 19. The Warriors also host AAAA No. 10 Goose Creek Oct. 24. Week-nine opponent Stratford received votes in AAAA and will visit Mount Pleasant Oct. 17.
S.C. Prep Football Media Poll Aug. 19
Class AAAA
1. Dutch Fork.
2. Northwestern.
3. Byrnes.
4. York.
5. South Florence.
6. Boiling Springs.
7. Summerville.
8. North Augusta.
9. Spartanburg.
10. Goose Creek.
Others receiving votes: Greenwood, Spring Valley, Dorman, Sumter, Hillcrest, Stratford, Gaffney, Socastee.
Class AAA
1. Myrtle Beach.
2. South Pointe.
3. Hartsville.
4. Wren.
5. Marlboro County.
6. Daniel.
7. Seneca.
8. Midland Valley.
9. Hanahan.
10. Greer.
Others receiving votes: Broome, Belton-Honea Path, Orangeburg-Wilkinson, A.C. Flora, Swansea, Darlington, Crestwood, Union County, North Myrtle Beach, Chapin.
Class AA
1. Dillon.
2. Strom Thurmond.
3. Batesburg-Leesville.
4. Timberland.
5. Fairfield Central.
6. Newberry.
7. Chesnee.
8. Woodruff.
9. Loris and Silver Bluff.
10. Cheraw.
Others receiving votes: Ninety Six, Woodland, Bishop England, Abbeville, Pageland Central.
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2. Lamar.
3. Carvers Bay.
4. Hunter-Kinard-Tyler.
5. Allendale-Fairfax.
6. Hemingway.
7. Williston-Elko.
8. Bamberg-Ehrhardt.
9. Great Falls.
10. Timmonsville.
Others receiving votes: St. Josephs, Estill, Lake View, Cross, Lewisville, Southside Christian, Ridge Spring-Monetta.
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LOCKPORT – The Niagara County Legislature voted Tuesday to borrow $6.8 million to construct new emergency radio towers.
It's part of a $10 million package that also includes new portable radios for every first responder in the county.
The county will erect new towers at Terry's Corners Fire Company in Royalton, the City of Lockport composting plant, the county voting machine storage site in Newfane, and at North Tonawanda Fire Department headquarters, where a backup communications center will be installed in the basement.
Existing antennas will be renovated at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center and at Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Upper Mountain Fire Company in Lewiston. The county hopes to complete all construction by the end of this year.


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TRUCKEE, Calif. - The debate over which alignment should be used for a large section of the proposed Martis Valley Trail has been settled.
The 5.4-mile portion connecting Truckee to Northstar California will follow Highway 267 instead of going through the resort. In a 3-1 vote, the Northstar Community Services District board of directors approved the alignment at its meeting Wednesday.
Board President Nancy Ives, director Duane Evans and director Darrell Smith voted in favor, while Frank Seelig voted against. Director Jeann Green abstained.
Staff's recommendation to pursue the highway alignment was mostly based on the Northstar Property Owners Association board informing the district it would not grant easements needed to construct the valley option, said district General Manager Michael Staudenmayer.
"The trail is going to get built in our lifetime, and if we don't want to spend 25 years in court, that's pretty much where we are right now (the highway route)," Ives said.
Other reasons for the highway route include it being a "slight(ly)" better environmental option, Staudenmayer said in a follow-up interview, as well as indications that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers preferred it.
The valley route is not being ruled out completely, Staudenmayer said. Part of staff's recommendation is to keep it as an option in the event something develops down the road that would make the highway route infeasible.
"We're being realistic at this point in time," Staudenmayer said at the meeting. "We want to be flexible and say, 'OK, we can't go that way - we still have the option for the valley route.'"
Green, who was looking for a final resolution to the alignment debate, said she found staff's recommendation to be "manipulative."
In a related action Wednesday, the board unanimously approved the design and consulting services of Tahoe City-based Auerbach Engineering Corporation for segment one of the project for $193,038. Segment one is independent of either trail alignment and runs between the Nevada/Placer County line near the intersection of Shaffer Mill Road and Highway 267 to the Wildlife Viewing Area.
Wally Auerbach, president of the corporation, said it would likely take 13 or 14 months before the project could go out to bid. Construction of segment one could start as early as 2014.


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Plug in the teakettle and stoke up the fire; however, be warned, "The Fifth Device" is not light reading. This edgy and intense novel, written by Gunther Boccius, who resides in Incline Village, gives one a lot to digest. You will encounter lengthy social commentaries, provocative philosophical talking points and a fair share of diatribes that leave you breathless. Don't be dissuaded, though, because you are guaranteed intrigue, drama and suspense.
Sometimes a scorecard is needed to track the laundry list of colorful characters but each one of them is well developed and delivers spice to a provocative storyline. The plot includes action, angst, politics and criminal intent as well as friendship, family, love and community ties.
Did I mention "The Fifth Device" is steamy, hot and sexy, too? Well, it is.
It begins in Clarity, a small California coastal town that is struggling with a financial shortfall. Fluid, a water bottling company, breezes into town proposing to upgrade the town's water distribution system in exchange for bottling excess water. Revenue from this project will fund the city's budget, thus providing Clarity with the bailout it needs. Is this the answer to the fiscal dilemma at hand? Maybe. But Roger Trent, the town mayor, and Samantha Harden, the town manager, are skeptical. Both are relieved of their duties early on in order to clear the path for Fluid to prevail.
The keyword in Boccius's novel is greed, that of the corporate kind. Multilayered limited liability corporations will stop at nothing, including murder, to line their pockets with excess profits and pave their way to unimaginable wealth. Devices are used to manipulate the residents of Clarity who are pawns in the game. The clash between good and evil is a messy business and the struggle to right the wrong can be painstaking but once the prophet appears there's a new dawning. Yes, there is a prophet, adding a spiritual element to a multi-dimensional story and changing the tone of the plot at its pinnacle. The first heavy dose of exposition comes in the fifth chapter when the ruthless chairman of the board, Igor Bruganich, better known as Brug, introduces the devices and their purpose to his newly hired CEO. By chapter's end there is no doubt you have been exposed to an evil element.
"The Fifth Device" weaves a tangled web in its salacious and sinister plot leaving one a bit unsettled. Make no mistake it is fictional, but with multiple references to real historical events, our own Lake Tahoe as well as the San Francisco Bay Area, one has to grasp this concept and hang on tight.
It's exceedingly clear that Boccius has done his research. He writes with conviction, is articulate, detailed and direct, sometimes perhaps a bit heavy-handed, but you can be sure that each word is intelligently selected and fits with pinpoint precision. He has brilliantly created a riveting novel with a storyline that encompasses an array of hot topics that is guaranteed to stir you up.
- Gloria Sinibaldi resides part-time in South Lake Tahoe. Her short story
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Saturday, September 05, 2009
Islam & Malay, The Main Victims of the Sri Mahamariamman Hindu temple Fiasco
First, the level of religious and racial tolerance in Malaysia is at its lowest ebb. It was made worse by racist and extremist politicians who want to continue feeding their supporters with sensitive and senseless race and religious issues to keep them fired up.
As a result, not only the issue was blown out of proportion but it was put on a global microscope for the world to see how senseless, intolerant and uncivilised Malaysians are. These zealots may continue to argue that what happened in Malaysia is not the concern of other outsiders.
They must be reminded that this world is interconnected. If we can criticize the Israel atrocities against the residents of Gaza, we should be able to do the same to protect our own minorities.
We should be able to deplore violence and threats and accept that a proper civilised discourse is a better option to help solve issues which involved different beliefs and races.
This was precisely the option taken by the Selangor state government headed by PKR's Khalid Ibrahim. Khalid's goodwill was instead reciprocated by insults and jeers. These protesters should feel ashamed of themselves for not being able to act reasonably and sensibly to help build a bridge of understanding and mutual respect with the minority Hindus in their area.
Both Khalid Ibrahim and Khalid Samad should be commended for showing a good leadership in managing the issue. The reaction and compassion of both Khalids should be able to help the other non-Malay Muslim Malaysians to understand that the rude behaviour and uncivilised mannerism of a small bunch of protesters do not represent the general attitude and behaviour of all Malay-Muslims.
There is now a real solid reason for many of us to believe that those involved in the 'cow head' demonstration were UMNO members or supporters. They were quick to get a personal attention from the Minister of Home Affairs Hishammuddin Hussien and other UMNO big guns such as Khir Toyo.
It is so unfortunate that these leaders had consistently defended all wrongdoings committed by various public agencies in the country e.g. the police, the Election Commission, the MACC, the judiciary and others.
Secondly, it is becoming evidently clear that the actions and deeds of these unscrupulous protesters and those politicians who had helped to defend and protect them are doing a great injustice to the good image of the Malays and Islam.
I can only urge all Malaysians to practice restrain in our responses and words and not to be provoked into making unfair and insensitive criticism against the other Malay Muslims.
In the holy month of Ramadhan, I am sure many of our Muslim brothers were equally upset and hurt by the action of these protesters who were too cowardice to step forward and accept responsibility for their senseless action.
Let the Bagan Pinang by-election become a valuable lesson to UMNO. They must lose the by-election to understand that this country wants to move away from the old ethno-religious politics which is senseless, irresponsible, shameless and violent.
23 comments:
- shima said...
Lost in Bagan Pinang? Are dreaming? With 5000 postal voters...xixixi...any level playing field...sometimes you bloggers just write without thinking!!! Everything is as simple as A, B, C...
on the dot.
expect 99% postal votes in favour of BN. what more, the same army votes will vote again using normal IC. thats the only way for BN to win and EC will look the other way. Understandable coz EC has a role to ensure race supremacy of UMNO to prevail. Isnt it evident in Perak?
- Photography Unlimited said...
If there is a will, there is a way. Even with postal votes, BN won by only 2000+ votes the last GE. Swing another 3000 votes PR/PAS way, and we will begin to see some light at the end of a 50+ year tunnel. I now have friends who had never voted registering to vote in the next election...
chances of winning bagan pinang wld be slimcoz the indian community had been told to abstain from voting!!!
Everytime when the ummo try to cover a hole for some government agencies actually they are making an even bigger hole for them to cover.Only when they start to do the right thing then only they can see many things resolved. It is just like someone get caught on a spider web,the more you try to get out the more you get stuck.Only the truth will set you free and Malaysia has got no choice that we need a powerful cleaning of the bad apples.The way things are going looks like ummo and bn will slowing be wiped off.Already there have been many weak-up call and not to wait anymore before the country collapse and it would not be good for everybody.Hidup Malaysia.
Just a few points to make this morning.
1. When foreign diplomats come to malaysia for study trip on racial integration, i think they are not here to learn what we have done so as to go home to adopt our ways but more so not to fall into the same traps that have been set upon minority malaysians.
2. We have not progressed beyond "tolerance" Far from it when the authorities are not serious about this 1 malaysia concept. Perhaps we have to redefine what this concept is all about. Unless it means either you are with us or your are our sworn enemy.
3. Non muslims at best have tolerated the traffic jams caused by the fridays prayers. I say tolerate because if they have the right to make any noise without jeopardising their security/safety then I am sure many would have lodged complaints. However, the law of this land prohibits "humans" from complaining about the traffic situation on Fridays. Why, you can even park in the middle of the road, up on the diverder and no policeman in the right frame of mind will book you. Is this acceptable? Does one religion get to break traffic laws in the land?
4. Lets face reality, the malay muslims have been indoctrinated for over half a century to behave like this; they are not to be questioned when it comes to their religion. Whether they are breaking the law or whether they are causing inconvenience to others is a totaly different matter; one which is insignificant. Hence, the rest of the community has to shut up or ship out or locked in. 3 options.
As for me, I dont see that this current govt is ready for the big change to move towards developed status, their mind set has been set in the stone age and will remain so until new blood is brought in.
i agree that the chances in bagan pinang are slim. however, if there is a will there is a way. everyone eligible to vote must make their vote count. the fight is not over until the last man standing is accounted for.
here is the math. in ge12, approx 15% did not vote. if we can get this 15% x 14,000 to vote, there is another voter bloc of 2,100 votes, which is equal to the majority that umno got. and if you can swing 1-2% of the votes, then you have an equal fight.
impossible? no. just hard work. take heart that in the lord of the rings, when all hopes failed, and giants fall, the little hobbit saved the day. now lets hear it from the little or silent voice of every single voter to crescendo into a resounding NO to umno.
Few things of concenrs to the muslims as reported:
1. traffic congestion
2. noise due to the ringing of bell can affect them.
ok ok ok, I personally accept these 2 reasons as genuine. Surely they must know that big turn out at the temple will cause massive jams and those noise is not acceptable as they muslims are praying or sleeping.
Hey, wake up la. The gibbest culprit in the whole of Bolehland is the mosques. They cause the worse traffice congestion and they do so every Friday without fail.
And they mostques also is the most inconsiderate to blas their systems every morning to wake the whole neighbourhood to call the sleeping muslims to prayers.
Just take a look a the mirror beofr eyou next give your reasons why the temple should not be there. And I can tell you for certain that for every reason you give, we can say the same to you and much more. You lot are the most inconsiderate religious people in this land.
Furthermore, in this day and age, only certain people in this Bolehland are allowed to threaten blood shed in the name of god and get away with it. If the hindus, christians would to even think of saying this, they will end up in kamunting immediately.
This people in authority has alot of accounting to do when judgement day comes. I wonder what they will tell god.
Please do not use the name of god in vain. If youwant to protect your turf, just do so but leave god out of the picture.
These are ugliest Malays I have ever seen. The cow head demo is one thing but the uncouth behaviour before the MB. They behaved worse than animals. I call them barbarians.
Thank God such Malays are very few.
Hussein Onn referred to the Malays as 'nature's gentlemen'.
He will know the truth that even his son isn't one!
I believe PAS' Khalid Samad to be an excellent leader. unfortunately i think Khalid Ibrahim panders too much to popular sentiment.
His decision to cancel the relocation sets a bad precedent. It is sending a message that racist intolerant goons like the 50 cow head protesters can 'control' government policies through nothing more than disgusting revolting behavior. When a hindu resident of section 23 remarked why the Hindu's and Muslims could not live together, one of the dissidents charged angrily at him, as if such a remark was insulting to a Malay muslim.
Yes, it would be nice to teach UMNO a lesson. Unfortunately Bagan Pinang is not going to be that lesson. UMNo is practically guaranteed of victory there due to the massive number of postal votes. The most PR can do is hope for a reduced majority.
Rev KKP, I think it is ridiculous to have a house of worship which do not serve the resident ma, just my humble opinion
Despite all we hear Malaysian emigrated to their own community and always remaining migrants in Australia, let me highlight religious tolerance the Aussie has for many religions brought into the country to help change your view on how Malaysian migrants are living in down under. In Sydney metropolitan you find an extensive mosque in Auburn; a huge Hindu temple near Pendle Hill and Sikh temple in Glenwood. The followers of these religions are ethnic minorities. There may be protests before these places of worship are built but the fact that there are standing at their rightful places today shows the majority Aussie are very tolerant people. Migrants are always given a 'fair go' - a term often used, which is only felt and understood here.
Yup 'fair go' means 'ok we concede but no more so we dun look bad'. Nah aussies are not tolerant lot, they hate the asians especially lawless and dirty chinese and lately the noisy and smelly indians . The greek are both lawless, dirty, noisy and smelly but they are white, so thets ok
Your narrow mindset is rather intolerant of other races than your own. I am sorry that you hold your own interpretation of 'fair go' to fit in the context of your view on Aussie.
Dear anon 823, but I am true blue aussie. R u? Its a fact that we are tolerant but up to a point - upon the floodgate to all chinese migrants and maybe indians? Big No my friend. We have enough asians and dont intend to upset the balance - see what u have done to yr country!
who support for candlelight vigil for seksyen 23 residents charge with sedition Act, all thanks to PR menace.
I don't need to be true blue Aussie to have my say. You've changed to accept the fact that Aussie is tolerant but up to a point and followed Howard's argument on balance immigration policy. Mate, you are still behind in the bush. Please check what is the Asian percentage in the Australian population. There is no point in using this blog to point out the facts.
Wrong again mate, we dont accept chinese migrants but just 'tolerate' them and up to a point. And they must behave and think like us. Yup we have tighten the immigration laws especially for the asians, but we cannot be seen as doing any profiling right? So you Malysians dreaming to come here pl note you are really third class pr ,nothing more
As I have said, it is no point in using the blog to talk about Aussie immigration. We can find another platform for that. Two things: The Aussie immigration policy is never based on race now and multiculturalism is not a word in your limited vocabulary. The day of White Policy in immigration is gone for a long time.No one is dreaming of Australia as paradise. Migrants have always contributed to the country in a small or big way. They are hard yakkers.
Anon 824 policies can also be unwritten rules,itis not politically right to proclaim White Policy bcause whites r the rouge immigrants anyway. Multiculturalism yes but limited non-white adulteration.True migrants contribute to what Austrlia is today - ask the abos if they appreciate it!
It is really difficult to see where you are coming from or going and your expression of 'Nah aussie'. The exchange of words started from religious tolerance to Australian immigration to Aborigines. You even said: Policies can also be unwritten rules(?) and ...b(e)cause Whites (a)r(e) the rouge immigrants(?) - do you mean they rouged their skin red. According to your use of the term "non-white adulteration" it seems to me that different ethics cultures can be altered despite a long history of social development. Is this true? Why are we asking the Aborigines about appreciating migrant contributions? Aussie is not thinking straight.
Hi anon642, it is very amusing that you have no inkling of the Australian society but choose to make comments instead. Ok mate, my suggestion is you just stay put and dont for God's sake dream on coming over to our unpolluted paradise.
I wish to tell you that you can amuse yourself thinking you are an informed Aussie and knowledgeable on the Australian society. By the way, I have worked for the Commonwealth and a pensioner been living in Sydney most of my working life. For what you have written shows who you are rather than trying to cover yourself to be somebody.


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Osiris Jones hit a few rough patches during his first year at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, like many college freshmen away from home for the first time.
Freshman to sophomore retention rate*
Clemson University 91.3 %
College of Charleston 81.4 %
Francis Marion University 65.2 %
Lander University 60.8 %
S.C. State University 61.3 %
The Citadel 83.4 %
USC-Aiken 67.5 %
USC-Beaufort 50.1 %
USC-Columbia 87.2 %
USC-Upstate 66.3 %
Winthrop University 72.8 %
*First-time, full-time freshmen who enrolled in the fall of 2011 and returned as sophomores in the fall of 2012
S.C. Commision on Higher Education
When he struggled with a math class, the Simpsonville native went to the university's Student Success Center for help. And the skills he learned there carried over to other classes. "It wasn't just about the grade," Jones said. "They taught me how to learn."
Graduation rates*
Clemson University 81.6 %
College of Charleston 68.8 %
Francis Marion University 42.5 %
Lander University 40.5 %
S.C. State University 34.3 %
The Citadel 65.8 %
USC-Aiken 42.9 %
USC-Beaufort 22.5 %
USC-Columbia 72.4 %
USC-Upstate 37.5 %
Winthrop University 53.2 %
*6-year graduation rate for students who began as first-time, full-time freshmen in the fall of 2006
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Staffers at the center also helped him sort out problems with financial aid and housing, assistance he credits with helping him successfully complete his freshman year and begin his sophomore year with confidence late last month.
Just as students like Jones are learning more about what it takes to succeed in college, university staffers in recent years have learned more about what it takes to help them.
Many college and university leaders once focused largely on helping students gain access to higher education. But now, they know they also must help students all the way through to graduation. And that involves academic assistance as well as help with financial, emotional and social issues.
In the past, college leaders at gatherings of newly arrived freshmen would sometimes ask students to take a look at the person on their right, said Gene Luna, USC's associate vice president for student affairs. Then, they would say that one of the two students likely wouldn't be there on graduation day. "We don't do that anymore. We want students to succeed," Luna said. "We've moved beyond survival of the fittest."
Keeping freshmen
The largest percentage of students who leave before graduating do so during or after their freshman year, said Kay Smith, associate vice president for the academic experience at the College of Charleston. That's why the freshman to sophomore retention rate is so important.
Students leave school for many reasons, she said, including: poor grades, loneliness and lack of connection to campus life, a bad fit between the student and the particular college, and lack of money. It's important to help them engage in campus life early, she said. Being connected to campus life is essential for retention.
Jim Posey, the college's associate vice president for institutional research, said the school's graduation rate, which currently is 68.8 percent, is on the upswing. But its freshman to sophomore retention rate has remained flat at 81.4 percent.
To remedy that, Smith said, the college last year started requiring students to participate in a first-year experience program, which is designed to get them engaged in academics and campus life. In the program, students take a course related to their major with one of the school's top professors. And the group of students in that course is assigned a peer facilitator who helps the students with other concerns, such as how to use the library.
The college has to take a multifaceted approach to retaining students, Posey said. "There is no singular answer to why students leave. They are spread across the board."
Eric Moschella, director of USC's Success Center, said freshmen accepted at USC-Columbia should have the ability to succeed academically, but some are not accustomed to the academic rigor of college coursework. Starting this year, he said, every freshman is assigned a "success coach" who helps each student with his or her individual needs.
That helps students get connected, Luna said. "One of the biggest barriers is just not getting plugged in."
For freshmen, Luna said, that can be a bigger problem than money for students on the Columbia campus, where most of them received merit-based, state lottery-funded scholarships. Financial barriers often enter the picture later, if students don't maintain their grades and lose the scholarships, he said.
While money may not be the biggest barrier to retention for freshmen at USC's Columbia campus, it definitely is the primary reason students don't complete a degree at South Carolina State University in Orangeburg, said Thomas Elzey, the school's new president.
He's certain problems the school has suffered, such as indictments against its former board chairman and chief of police and warnings from its accrediting agency, have contributed to some students not returning to the school. But he estimates that 75 percent of students who left school did so because they simply ran out of money.
More than 90 percent of S.C. State students are eligible for federal Pell grants, which go only to students from families with lower incomes.
Elzey said he plans first to clear up accreditation issues, which were for problems with governance and leadership, not academic deficiencies. "That will put the university on standing with other universities," he said.
Then, he said, the university will launch a campaign to raise money for scholarships. "Small balances get in the way," he said. A shortfall of $500 or $1,000 easily could keep a student from returning to campus. "For many students, that's a lot of money."
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Architectural Archipelago
Photograph by Jose Fuste Raga, Corbis
Above: Old meets new in Ålesund, Norway, where a historic port was rebuilt in art nouveau style in the early 20th century. This view is from Aksla Hill.
Ålesund, Norway: Northern Lights & Sights
Art nouveau architecture. A Norwegian food festival and a historic harbor. Fjords and mountains. Ålesund could be the backdrop for a Nordic fairy tale—with a modern plot twist.
The Scene Sprawled on a collection of rugged North Sea islands with mountains looming in every direction, Ålesund is the quintessential Scandinavian seaport. But the town's unusual concentration of Jugendstil, or art nouveau architecture, built after a devastating fire in 1904 makes it a design destination.
City Gem Let the pros point out the turrets, towers, and decorative flourishes of the city's distinctive architecture on a guided tour through its cobblestone streets. The highlight of the walk is a stop at the Jugendstilsenteret, a former pharmacy, now the interpretive Art Nouveau Centre with an impeccably preserved interior.
Insider's Tip Climb the 418 steps to the top of local mountain Aksla for a sweeping vista of the town center, fjords, and the Sunnmøre Alps. "Locals go to the Kniven and Rundskue overlooks, where you have spectacular 360-degree views," says Ålesund resident Bertil Holen. Here's where to snap that shot that will make you the momentary envy of your Instagram friends. And, as Holen points out with a wink, "it's for free"—a bit of a rarity in a notoriously pricey nation.
Local Flavor Ålesunders love their svele—a sort of crepe filled with butter and sugar or brunost, a caramelized cheese made from whey—with a cup of strong coffee, a snack that's popular on local ferries. But bacalao is their mainstay: Ålesund exports more of the dried, salted cod, also known as klipfish, than anywhere else in the world. Try it at XL Diner, where chef Ivar Breivik makes it shine in no less than seven dishes, including the Norwegian comfort classic with bacon and stewed peas. Visit Ålesund in August during the Norwegian Food Festival, and enjoy a bountiful Nordic feast featuring both traditional and daringly modern cuisine made from fresh local ingredients.
Nightlife In the summer, snag a table at an outdoor café and nurse a local Sylte pineapple soda or cold Hansa pilsner. Kick back and watch the sunset around midnight—the light is so intense, say Ålesunders, that the ocean appears to be burning.
By Sea Paddle a kayak down the Brosundet canal through the heart of town, at eye level with the chiseled old salts hawking fresh fish and shrimp off their colorful wooden boats. Rentals are available through Actin and 62 Nord, both of which are found near Queen Sonja's square. The picturesque fishing village of Alnes, on the island of Godøy (a quick boat or bus ride from Ålesund), is home to a landmark lighthouse. Climb the tower for magnificent views, learn about the coastal culture, and order a slice of the signature lighthouse cake.
Ship Shape About 120 annual cruise calls, including ships from Norwegian Cruise Line, Cunard, and Crystal Cruises. —Margaret Loftus
Read "Ports of Call" in the February/March 2013 issue of National Geographic Traveler.
Pedal Power
Photograph by Felix Lorenzo
A bicyclist takes a scenic spin around Godøy island, a quick boat or bus ride from Ålesund, Norway.
Read "Ports of Call" in the February/March 2013 issue of National Geographic Traveler.
Evening Glow
Photograph by Sisse Brimberg and Cotton Coulson, Keenpress
Above: A nightlife scene sparkles on the outskirts of Tallinn's Old Town, where stylish locals gather at hip clubs like Kohvik Moskva for cocktails and chatter.
Tallinn, Estonia: A Baltic Port With a Modern Beat
Cobbled streets lined with old, gabled houses. A passion for music. Universal Wi-Fi. Tallinn is an old soul with a zest for life.
The Scene For a city that's pushing 900 years old, Tallinn has a fresh face and the bravado to support it. A jam-packed performing arts calendar, thriving high-tech community, and the New Nordic food movement have injected this Baltic port with an unstoppable energy.
City Gem With its Gothic spires, historic homes, and winding streets, the Old Town has a Camelot feel and a compact layout that's easily navigable on foot. Rise above the throngs by taking a stroll on the medieval wall—the portion that connects the Nunna, Sauna, and Kuldjala towers is open to the public—or climb to the top of one of the 20 defensive towers for a view of the red-tiled skyline.
Insider's Tip The Estonian Song and Dance Festival debuted in Tartu and is now held every five years in Tallinn. But, with an abundant arts calendar, there's no need to wait until the next one in 2014. "The summer months are filled with open-air festivals and concerts," says Tallinn native Ene Palmiste. "Estonians just love to use every opportunity to take their lives outdoors. Locals believe that there is no bad weather, just inappropriate clothing."
Local Flavor Sült (jellied pork), verivorst (blood sausage), and vürtsikilu (spiced Baltic sprat) are seasonal Estonian staples. At avant-garde restaurant Neh, dinner takes a modern turn with edgy dishes such as salted ostrich served with a shot of pine vodka.
Nightlife Party with Tallinn's chic set at the Butterfly Lounge.
By Sea At Seaplane Harbor, hitch a ride aboard the Kajsamoor, a 1939 schooner, for a two-hour sail along the Tallinn coastline and a spiel on the port's maritime history.
Ship Shape 293 cruise calls in 2012, including ships from Crystal, Celebrity, Holland America, and Windstar. —Margaret Loftus
Read "Ports of Call" in the February/March 2013 issue of National Geographic Traveler.
A Baltic Camelot
Photograph by Max Galli, laif/Redux
Tallinn—the largest city and capital of Estonia—is a nearly 900-year-old port on the Baltic Sea. The Old Town's Gothic spires and gabled houses suggest a fabled past, but the city now buzzes with youthful energy.
Read "Ports of Call" in the February/March 2013 issue of National Geographic Traveler.
Adriatic Classic
Photograph by Aaron Huey
Above: For nearly 3,000 years, Zadar—a Croatian port on the northern Dalmatian coast—has absorbed the legacies of foreign powers, visible today in the Old Town Peninsula's varied architecture.
Zadar, Croatia: Design Within Beach
Anchor of a sprawling Adriatic archipelago. Architecture that spans millennia. Public art installations. Zadar is the laid-back little sister to Dubrovnik.
The Scene Flanked by dozens of idyllic Adriatic islands and within an hour's drive of five national parks, the peninsula city's natural beauty is matched only by its epic history. For nearly 3,000 years, this port on the northern Dalmatian coast has tried to fend off foreign powers with varying success. Architectural legacies of these interlopers are visible today in the city's Roman forum and in various Venetian ramparts around town. While the city center is on the Old Town Peninsula, most of Zadar is on the mainland. Modern public art and a lively café scene keep all parts of the city very 21st century.
City Gem With its signature cylindrical shape and distinctive dome, the ninth-century Church of St. Donat has become synonymous with Zadar. No longer used as a church, the monument welcomes visitors and hosts a series of summer concerts—ranging from Brazilian guitarist Daniel Wolff to the Zadar Chamber Orchestra—made all the more resonant by the building's acoustics.
Insider's Tip The "Sea Organ," an art installation of pipes below the new pier, harnesses the energy of the ocean waves to produce an otherworldly soundscape. "The sound is so soothing, and sitting by the water is just a great way to unwind after a day walking around the city," says Marijana Gucunski, a Croatian expat who spends part of every summer at her family beach home nearby. "Of course, grab a delicious Croatian sladoled (ice cream) on the way."
Local Flavor This is the Adriatic, land of grilled seafood; you can't go wrong ordering fish, calamari, and mussels na gradele (grilled). Wash it all down with a glass of rakija (brandy) or travarica (an herbal spirit). For a late-night snack or breakfast, try burek, a savory cheese-filled phyllo pastry, with a cup of the Turkish-style coffee favored by Croats at the myriad of bakeries in Varoš—the historic heart of town—that are open into the wee hours.
Nightlife After dark, any hip Zadrani walks to the Garden, a minimalist-chic boîte atop the city walls opened by UB40 drummer James Brown and music producer Nick Colgan, for live jazz, Latin grooves, or electronica. Sip a local Karlovačko beer and play a game of chess or just soak up the seductive loungey, relaxed atmosphere that seems distinctly European.
By Sea The marina is full of boats vying to ferry you to the Zadar archipelago, where beaches, medieval villages, and snorkeling excursions await. Take a half-day trip to Dugi Otok, the largest island, to spend an idyllic afternoon on the sandy, uncrowded Saharun beach.
Ship Shape 100 annual cruise calls stop in Zadar, including ships from Crystal Cruises, Silversea Cruises, and Voyages to Antiquity. —Margaret Loftus
Read "Ports of Call" in the February/March 2013 issue of National Geographic Traveler.
Island Hopper
Photograph by Hans Madej, laif/Redux
Take a side trip to Dugi Otok, the largest island in the Zadar archipelago, to kick back on the coast—with views of the Veli Rat lighthouse.
Read "Ports of Call" in the February/March 2013 issue of National Geographic Traveler.
Classic Comfort
Photograph by Dagmar Schwelle, laif/Redux
Above: Tradition reigns in the Gulf of Gdańsk—and history has never looked so good. Café Zaścianek in Sopot, sister city to Gdańsk, is perfect for a spot of tea.
Gdańsk, Poland: Old Town, New Energy
From star Hanseatic trading port to the straw that broke the back of communist rule, Gdańsk's thousand-year history is evident everywhere you look.
The Scene Gdańsk grabbed headlines back in the 1980s as the birthplace of the Solidarity movement, which led to the toppling of communist rule in Central Europe, but the town's history goes much deeper. Part of a triumvirate of cities, with Gdynia and Sopot, the enclave was founded a thousand years ago and once prospered as a Hanseatic League trading port. The city's Old Town was rebuilt after intense World War II bombing, but it's still evocative of its heyday. "Everywhere you go you are reminded about the history," says Kuba Sikorski, a gallery owner in the Old Town. "When you walk through Mariacka Street, it's so easy to imagine the merchants in their hurry rushing to the port."
City Gem In an urban center rich with monuments, St. Mary's Basilica looms largest. Built between the 14th and 16th centuries, it's one of the grandest brick churches in the world. The interior is just as inspiring with soaring vaults and a 15th-century astronomical clock built by Hans Düringer. Climb the nearly 400 steps to the top of the tower for a memorable panoramic city view.
Insider's Tip Get an early start, suggests Sikorski. "I love the Old Town early in the morning, when the city slowly wakes up with the sound of church bells—and there are many here—and pigeons fluttering about." Amble down storied Mariacka Street and marvel at its Gothic buildings, many of them reconstructed to their former glory from original stone.
Local Flavor Invented in Gdańsk in the 16th century when gold was believed to have medicinal properties, gold-flecked herbal Goldwasser liqueur is the local post-pierogi nightcap at Goldwasser Restaurant.
Nightlife Known for its resort spas, Sopot—Gdańsk's sister city a half-hour train ride away—has become the spot for nightlife with its street performers, restaurants, and clubs (including the iconic Spatif, open since the 1960s) around Bohaterów Monte Cassino Street.
By Sea Windy and natural, Hel Peninsula—a train ride from Gdańsk or an hour via summertime ferry from Gdynia—is nirvana for kite-surfing and windsurfing.
Ship Shape 29 annual cruise calls in Gdańsk; 72 in the sister port of Gdynia, including ships from Princess, Seabourn, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. —Margaret Loftus
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The thousand-year history of Gdańsk, Poland, is evident everywhere you look. While the Neptune Fountain is not a millennium old, it symbolizes the elegance of a bygone era.
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Above: The jagged and wild Îles Sanguinaires dot the entrance to the Gulf of Ajaccio in Corsica.
Ajaccio, France: Napoleon's Island in the Sun
Mediterranean French with Italian flair, Ajaccio is part café society and part mountain culture. But these lush hillsides hide a serious independent streak.
The Scene "Ajaccio, set deep in a curling bay enclosed by high mountains … suggested nothing so much as an eighteenth-century engraving, cut out and pasted on a photograph of this tremendous landscape to make a surrealist collage," wrote Dorothy Carrington of her approach by ship to the city in her 1971 travel chronicle, Granite Island: A Portrait of Corsica. On land, Carrington became enchanted with the gateway to Corsica—colonized by Greece, ruled for centuries by Genoa, and now a region of France—with its pastel buildings fronting the harbor, palm-fringed public squares, and cheerful cafés.
City Gem You might say that Ajaccio has a Napoleon complex. As the birthplace of General Bonaparte, the town presents multiple paeans to the onetime emperor of France. If you have to choose one, make a pilgrimage to Musée National de la Maison Bonaparte.
Insider's Tip Explore the Marché Central d'Ajaccio, the daily outdoor market, near the port, says food writer David McAninch, a devotee of Ajaccio. "It's a great slice of city life. You don't have to be shopping for food to enjoy it." But if you are, pick up a selection of charcuterie made from the island's chestnut-loving pigs and brocciu, a rich ricotta-like cheese made from sheep's milk. The Tour de France marks its 100th anniversary in 2013, and for the first time, hilly Corsica has not only been included but will be the starting point.
Local Flavor Corsican cuisine was influenced more by the mountains than the sea. Auberge U Licettu, a ten-mile drive into the hills, is as traditional as it gets, serving rustic fare like wild boar and lamb.
Nightlife Café culture rules in Ajaccio. Sit at a table near the harbor and order a glass of crisp Corsican white wine from Patrimonio or a spot of chilled mirto, a digestive made of myrtle berries.
By Sea Hop a three-hour boat excursion with Découvertes Naturelles to tour the rocky and wild Îles Sanguinaires that dot the entrance to the Gulf of Ajaccio.
Ship Shape 250 cruise calls a year, including ships from Princess, Disney, Seabourn, and Costa. —Margaret Loftus
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Little Piggies
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A farmer guides his pigs in the hills near Ajaccio, Corsica. Napoleon's birthplace is celebrated for charcuterie made from the island's chestnut-loving pigs.
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Above: For some 2,000 years, Valletta's Grand Harbor was the most coveted port in the Mediterranean.
Valletta, Malta: Star of the Mediterranean
With a deep harbor that's the envy of Europe, a stunning collection of baroque buildings, and a history rich with knights and chivalrous tales, Valletta is the jewel of Mediterranean itineraries.
The Scene Situated at the base of the Maltese archipelago, Valletta is a fortified peninsula jutting into the inlet that forms the Grand Harbour. Built by the Knights of St. John after they defeated the Ottoman Turks in 1565, the city retains much of its baroque character and air of intrigue. For some 2,000 years it was the most coveted port in the Mediterranean; it was often considered the linchpin of the British Empire.
City Gem Built in 1661 for the enjoyment of Italian knights, the Barrakka Gardens weren't opened to the public until 1824. The commanding views of the Grand Harbour and Valletta's three sister cities of Senglea, Vittoriosa, and Cospicua are unbeatable. The garden paths are lined with monuments commemorating the island's tumultuous history, from a tribute to Winston Churchill to a touching trio of street urchins cast in bronze by Maltese sculptor Antonio Sciortino. A cannon is fired at noon and sunset as a salute to British rule on the island.
Insider's Tip "Must-visits include the Manoel Theatre, one of the oldest still functioning baroque theaters in the world, and St. John's Co-Cathedral, which is also the home of Caravaggio's masterpiece 'Beheading of St. John the Baptist,'" says Maltese-born tenor Joseph Calleja.
Local Flavor Seafood figures prominently on the menus in Valletta—lampuki (dorado), octopus, and snails are big here. The national meal is fenkata, a rabbit feast whose origins date to the days of the knights when rabbit hunting was restricted. Locals get their fenkata fix at Ta' Soldi in Mgarr, well worth the 30-minute drive inland.
Nightlife The resort areas of Paceville and St. Julian are disco-party central. The mellower crowd heads to the open-air BJ's Live Music Club for jazz and rock and the seaside Bedouin Bar, a whitewashed version of a traditional nomadic camp, for its casual scene.
By Sea Ship out on a Turkish gulet for a day cruise along the northeast coast of Malta. The best stops include a snorkeling expedition off the island of Gozo—which many believe inspired the mythical Ogygia, where the nymph Calypso held Odysseus captive in Homer's Odyssey—and in the Blue Lagoon, part of Comino island's nature reserve.
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When Charleston County Sheriff Al Cannon talks about the right to bear firearms, he doesn't just talk about citizens defending themselves against home invaders, carjackers, robbers and murderers.
On gun control
According to the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association, 10 of South Carolina's 46 sheriffs and one interim sheriff have professed to uphold the Constitution's Second Amendment instead of any new federal gun control measures enacted in the wake of the Newtown, Conn., school shooting. Though not on that list, Dorchester County's sheriff told The Post and Courier that he subscribes to the same belief.
Nationwide, the total is 474 sheriffs. Also, 18 state sheriffs associations, including South Carolina's, have issued such statements.
Here's a list of the 11 S.C. sheriffs who have spoken out against gun control:
Abbeville, Ronnie Ashley (as interim sheriff)
Berkeley, Wayne DeWitt
Charleston, Al Cannon
Cherokee, Steve Mueller
Dorchester, L.C. Knight
Edgefield, Adell Dobey
Kershaw, Jim Matthews
Lexington, James Metts
Pickens, Rick Clark
Spartanburg, Chuck Wright
York, Bruce Bryant
He talks about the Founding Fathers and the Revolutionary War. He talks about Americans' need to oppose tyranny and about Nathan Hale, a colonial spy who died for such a cause when British soldiers hanged him in 1776.
To Cannon, the people's power to resist an overbearing government is what the Second Amendment is all about. That's why, he said, he spoke out this year against any new federal gun-control measures that he thinks would suppress that option, and he vowed to take no role in enforcing them.
"Nothing has occurred since (colonial times) that suggests we need to be any less concerned about a central government that's too powerful," he said. "The Second Amendment is a fail-safe that protects the country from that government."
He was one of the first South Carolina sheriffs to take such a stance in the wake of the mass shooting at a Newtown, Conn., elementary school in December. Nearly a dozen sheriffs in the state, including all three in the tri-county area, and more than 470 nationwide have expressed such resistance.
But it's an argument that some gun-control proponents and police officials said stifles debate and helped snuff legislative efforts in Washington. Invoking the Second Amendment without considering any legislation, they said, doesn't help address gun violence. Determining that a new law is unconstitutional is a decision better left to the courts, they said.
Chief Greg Mullen of the Charleston Police Department said that he supports the Second Amendment, but that not every measure would violate it.
"No matter what you propose, there's always one group that thinks it's against the Second Amendment," Mullen said.
"That prevents us from having a reasonable and intelligent discussion about this."
'Analyze and disobey'
The movement among sheriffs is thought to have started in Colorado.
On the day President Barack Obama announced plans for new gun control after the Sandy Hook Elementary massacre, Larimer County Sheriff Justin Smith vowed on his Facebook page not to enforce unconstitutional laws.
That same week in mid-January, Cannon stood before journalists, tipped live rounds out of a revolver's cylinder and said he would ignore new federal laws that he thinks are unconstitutional.
He caught flack for the display. In an interview weeks later, Cannon said he fielded calls from people who thought he shouldn't so publicly express his personal beliefs, and from others who thought it wasn't his job to deem laws unconstitutional.
An online petition calling for him to resign garnered 599 signatures, short of its goal of 750.
He said he doesn't regret the move. His position as an elected sheriff isn't a "popularity contest," but a struggle to do what's right, he said.
That he's not alone bolstered his stance, Cannon said.
The Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association assembled a list of 474 sheriffs and 18 sheriffs associations nationwide who took up the cause. Their arguments were similar: Sheriffs swear an oath to defend the state and federal constitutions, and enforcing a law contrary to those documents would break their pledge.
Cannon, who has a law degree, said that his reading of history texts during the past two years has strengthened his position. On his desk he keeps a copy of the Federalist Papers, letters written by forefathers expressing how best to protect rights and liberties.
The sheriff likens his refusal to enforce new gun-control laws to an Army soldier disobeying a commander. He said he would expect the same from one of his own deputies.
"He has an obligation to analyze and disobey an unlawful order," Cannon said. "Included in my oath is an obligation to uphold the Constitution and, to some extent, evaluate whether laws break it."
A day after Cannon spoke, Berkeley County Sheriff Wayne DeWitt issued a statement invoking the wishes of the nation's founders. He left it to lawmakers to draft legislation consistent with the U.S. Constitution. DeWitt declined to further discuss his stance.
Sheriff L.C. Knight in Dorchester County was not on the list published by the national organization, but he said he played a role in drafting a statement by the S.C. Sheriffs' Association. That statement mentioned modern Americans' distrust of government, and that sheriffs don't have the authority to enforce federal laws anyway.
Knight, a board member for the state group, added that efforts should instead focus on boosting penalty enhancements for firearm crimes.
"Taking a gun isn't going to stop violence," Knight said. "We've got laws against drinking and driving, but they still do it. We've got laws against marijuana, but that doesn't stop people from using."
'Pretty daring'
Cannon spoke out, he said, partially in response to Charleston Mayor Joe Riley, a consistent proponent of gun control who later was depicted in an advertisement for Mayors Against Illegal Guns.
A police chief working under a politician, the sheriff said, is less likely to speak up against gun control.
Cannon cited research by PoliceOne.com indicating that many of the 15,000 police officers surveyed think new laws would do little to quell violence. Ninety-five percent, for example, thought limiting high-capacity magazines would not affect the crime rate.
Mullen, the Charleston police chief, cited statements from the International Association of Chiefs of Police indicating support for new measures.
He countered viewpoints about sheriffs' hesitancy to help enforce federal laws. Local law officers have a duty to contact federal authorities when they find violations of federal laws, Mullen said. His department, he added, works "hand in hand" with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Police officers may not directly enforce federal laws, Mullen said, but they cannot turn a blind eye because of their personal beliefs.
That practice backfired this spring for one sheriff in Florida.
Liberty County Sheriff Nick Finch ordered the release of a man arrested for carrying a concealed pistol without a license because Finch "believed in Second Amendment rights," published reports stated.
Last month, Florida's governor suspended the sheriff, who was jailed on a felony charge of official misconduct.
"If any laws are passed, ultimately the Supreme Court will determine whether or not they should be enforced," Mullen said. "I don't think that's a decision that law enforcement should make."
The issue of having local law officers do the federal government's work has popped up before.
In 1997, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a provision in the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act requiring state law officers to conduct criminal background checks. It violated the Constitution's concept of dual sovereignty, justices said.
Armand Derfner, a Charleston attorney who specializes in constitutional law, said sheriffs should recognize federal law as supreme.
"It's possible that a particular law may be held unconstitutional," Derfner said. "But it's pretty daring that an officer decides on his own that he's going to do that."
Debra DeShong Reed, a spokesman for the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, declined to comment on the issue, but local advocates have been outspoken.
Margaret Kelly of Mount Pleasant, a member of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, said opponents of new gun control tend to "throw the Second Amendment at me" when explaining their position on legislation.
To Kelly, their argument says little: It doesn't explain, for example, why they think people have the right to carry a concealed firearm into a bar.
"There are other people who think the government is going to take their guns and destroy them," Kelly said. "They need to hide in the hills with all the paranoid people."
During her organization's recent march on Washington, Kelly said staffers from only one member of South Carolina's congressional delegation agreed to speak with her. The worker for Upstate Republican Jeff Duncan didn't help explain the representative's position on gun control, she said.
"He believes in the Second Amendment," she said, referring to what was said during the brief meeting. "That's it. That's all I learned."
CORRECTION: A staff member for Rep. Jeff Duncan spoke with Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America member Margaret Kelly in Washington. An earlier version of this story was incorrect.
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Remember 10-cent wings?
These days, that's as likely as the Bills making the playoffs.
Demand for Buffalo wings – the Nickel City's fiercely loved, hot-sauce smothered, bleu- cheese dipped celery sidekick that has become one of the nation's must-have Super Bowl finger foods – has sent prices for the chicken parts soaring.
Locally, wing purveyors have raised their prices – to nearly a dollar or even more per wing.
And that has restaurant owners squawking.
The increase has prompted John & Mary's in Hamburg to put a sign in the window apologizing to customers.
"Fresh wings are around $91 a case, and according to what we've been told by our supplier, it's supposed to go up to $100 a case," co-owner Susan Raymond said. That's up from $83 a case in early December.
The restaurant is now charging $9.29 for 10 wings, $15.99 for 20 and $29.29 for a bucket of 50.
At the Anchor Bar, costs were passed on to customers a couple of months ago. Now, an order of 10 wings goes for $13, and 20 wings sell for $20. Like other restaurants that sell wings, the savings increase as the orders get larger.
"Let me tell you something. This year we had the drought and the [poor corn crop], so the chicken price goes up," said Ivano Toscani, Anchor Bar's executive chef. "I think it's just an excuse to raise the price. Every year is the same story, and at the end of the story is always money, money, money."
Every year, as the Super Bowl approaches, it's not uncommon for the wholesale price of wings to increase as restaurants and grocery stores stock up for the second biggest food weekend of the year for Americans.
The National Chicken Council, based in Washington, D.C., predicted in its "Wing Report" that Americans would be scarfing down 1.2 billion wing portions (drumsticks and "flats" of each wing) this Superbowl weekend.
The average price of wings in the Northeast is now $2.11 a pound, up 26 cents from last year and the most expensive ever, according the chicken council. Whether the wings are fresh or frozen also affects price.
In addition, production is down 1 percent over last year due to high corn and feed prices attributable to last summer's drought. There's also less corn available, the council said, because of a government requirement that 40 percent of the corn crop be used for ethanol.
The high demand during the Super Bowl comes as no surprise to Buffalo's "wing king," Drew Cerza, founder of the annual Buffalo Wing Festival, which draws thousands of wing enthusiasts every summer.
"When you eat wings, it's almost like participating in an athletic event," Cerza tried to convince a Buffalo News reporter. "You're not using a wimpy fork and knife," he explained. "You're using your hands. You can go for the drumstick or the flat. There are 100 different ways to eat wings. You can wipe your hand on a napkin or on your pants ... It's just a fun food to eat. It's become synonymous with watching football."
In 1964, Anchor Bar co-owner and Buffalo's unofficial fairy godmother Teressa Bellissimo had an inspired idea for a late-night snack for her son and his buddies. As the story goes, she found some wings, deep-fried them, then tossed them in hot sauce and served them with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing.
Waistlines across the nation would never be the same.
But as Super Bowl XLVII approaches, the recent higher prices of wings don't seem to be hurting business at the Anchor Bar.
Toscani and his crew prepared 15,000 pounds of wings to be flash frozen and shipped via FedEx to wing aficionados across the country and as far as Alaska.
He said he has' an additional 5,000 pounds for takeout orders Sunday.
Regardless of the rising prices, Susan Raymond of John & Mary's said the cost won't drive her to skimp on quality.
"If I used a smaller wing, the customer won't be back. You can't change a product, you have to give them what they're used to," Raymond said.
She also said she has no way of knowing if the explanation for the cost increases is on the level. "We're relying on our supplier and the sales people, who are told what the market is going to do. We have no other way to justify it or not," Raymond said.
Buffalo Wild Wings, a national chain based in Minneapolis with more than 600 restaurants, has not raised its prices in some time, a spokeswoman said. Orders of six wings go for $5.99, and a dozen for $11.29.
Duff's Famous Wings in Eastern Hills Mall, where 10 wings sell for $10.95 and go up to 30 wings for $27.95, also hasn't seen a cost increase for its fresh wings, or raised prices in some time, according to manager Nathan Aldinger.
He suggested the small chain's high-volume sales may have locked in a better price.
Cerza said Buffalo-area wing restaurants face tough decisions. Prices don't appear to be going down, and local demand doesn't seem to be ebbing.
Restaurants in other parts of the country have found success offering "boneless chicken wings," cut-up chicken breasts that are breaded and deep fried, as an alternative.
"It's a lot less expensive," at about $1.36 per pound, Cerza said.
But that might not sit well with die-hard Buffalonians who scoff at even substituting ranch for traditional bleu cheese dressing.
"We are not a boneless market," Cerza said. "Buffalonians are so passionate about wings," he said. "It's part of our soul. I don't think they'll ever give them up."
There's only so much you can do about the supply of wings, he said. Each chicken, after all, only has two wings. That gave Cerza an idea.
"We've got to genetically change chickens to grow eight wings," Cerza said. "That's what they've got to do in the Buffalo Niagara Medical Corridor."
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Bynes, 27, was arrested for allegedly throwing a bong out of her 36th-floor New York apartment window and smoking marijuana in the lobby of her building.
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The actress, who is accused of reckless endangerment and underwent a psychiatric evaluation following her arrest, has said she plans to sue the NYPD for "illegally entering my apartment, lying about drugs on me and lying about me tampering with non existent drug paraphernalia."
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Penn State will find out if blue-chip quarterback Jake Waters is going to join the Nittany Lions today.
Iowa Western Junior College announced via social media that Waters will make his announcement at a press conference at the college at 11:30 a.m. Waters will choose either Penn State or Kansas State.
Waters (6-foot-2, 215 pounds) led the Reivers to a national championship and broke Cam Newton's junior college single-season completion record along the way. He was named the first-team All-American quarterback of the National Junior College Athletic Association on Tuesday.
Waters will enroll in January and has three years to complete two years of eligibility.
If Waters commits to Penn State, it will be the fifth verbal commitment the Lions have received this week.
Penn State also has received some other good news on the recruiting front. Bob Lichtenfels of 247Sports.com reported on Tuesday that four-star running back David Williams of Imhotep Charter in Philadelphia is considering taking an official visit to Penn State on Jan. 11, according to his high school coach, Al Crosby. South Carolina is considered the leader for Williams, who also is considering Miami and Ohio State.
- Philip Cmor