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Travel and Dining in Singapore, Hong Kong and Macau
The cluster of glittering skyscrapers that stretches along the shore, from Central to Wanchai and Causeway Bay, is what people usually see in their mind when thinking about Hong Kong Island, but the tiny island (less than 100 k²)
has a lot more to offer to its visitors than just steel-and-glass highrises ...
Only a spit away from the city's hustle and bustle there's another world that actually occupies three quarters of the island's overall size (mostly its southern and eastern parts). Some of the territory's nicest beaches can be found here, surrounded by forest clad mountains that fall dramatically to the picturesque coves...
Small towns where life is much less hectic, seafront bistros and cafés where you can have your glass of wine 'alfresco', enjoying the sea breeze, and some truly beautiful country-parks, with actual nature-hiking-trails...
Surely, the "remote areas" of Hong Kong Island are not as pristine and virgin as those coconut fringed beaches you can see in the Cook Islands or Tahiti... But bearing in mind all of this exists only a short drive away from one of the world's busiest metropolises, it definitely makes a pleasant surprise...
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Originally built as a fishermen village around one of Hong Kong's most ideal typhoon shelters, Aberdeen is, perhaps, the least exotic of Hong Kong's seaside towns. Rapid urbanization during the last two decades or so, made it look just like many other high rise suburbs, with tall residential buildings... But Aberdeen is a good place to see Hong Kong's "East-meets-West" attitude... "Boat people" still live their life on traditional Sampan boats, next to glitzy multi-million yachts, and old Chinese temples are shadowed by modern high-rises... Other than its Sampan-boat-trips and its famous floating restaurants, Aberdeen is also a good "jumping board" for those of you who wish to visit the famous Ocean Park (just a few minutes away), Lamma Island, Ap Lei Chau, Repulse Bay and Stanley.
The Aberdeen Praya (waterfront promenade) is probably the right place to start your Aberdeen journey from. Drop off at the bus stop next to the junction of Aberden Praya Road and Aberdeen Main Road and you are right there...
Walk up along Aberdeen Main Road till you get to the old Tin Hau Temple, on 182 Aberdeen Main Road (just a few minutes walk from the "Praya").
The temple was built in 1851 buy local fishermen in honor of Tin Hau (also known as Matsu), Queen of Heaven and Goddess of the Sea, and one of Hong Kong's most beloved deities.
Although relativelfy simple at first sight, the temple houses some nice historical objects, worth looking at (such as the old copper bell).
Open daily, from 8 am to 5 pm, and admission is free.
The streets around Aberdeen's centre (above the Praya) are also good for shopping... not as "authentic" as Stanley Market and certainly not as flamboyant and ritzy as Central and Causeway Bay, but with a decent choice of goods at reasonable prices.
From the waterfront, you can take a sampan ride within the harbour, to catch a glimpse of how the "boat people" live their life... Although it may seem a bit of a tourist cliché, it is still a nice experience.
Speaking about tourist clichés, here is one you simply can't afford not to know about... Jumbo Kingdom, Aberdeen's famous floating restaurant, is one of Hong Kong's best-known icons... Looking like a massive floating Chinese palace, the restaurant's interior décor is inspired by the Chinese emperor's palace with wide use of gold and velvet red colors. The kitchen specializes mostly in seafood, prepared in various Chinese styles, but the extensive menu also boasts a selection of meat and poultry specialties...
Top Deck, a relatively new rooftop-restaurant on top of 'Jumbo', is actually better than its older downstairs neighbor, both in terms of food, ambience and views...
Wide choice of books and maps about Hong Kong, Macau and China
How to get there? Quite a few buses go from the city centre to Aberdeen.
Bus Nos. 72, 38 and 42 leave from Causeway Bay (outside Hennessy Centre, 500 Hennessy Road: Take exit F of MTR-Causeway Bay)
Bus No. 70 leaves from the bus terminus inside Exchange Square (next to MTR-Central), as well as from the bus terminus next to MTR-Admiralty, and from Wanchai's Gloucester Road (outside the Immigration Tower).
37B can be boarded on Connaught Road Central (Either from outside Jardine House, as well as from outside the City Hall. Both stations are easily accessed from MTR-Central)
A taxi from the city center (Central / Admiralty) will charge you something like HK$ 100 - one way.
If you have the time and the energy, and you are not afraid of ghosts, Aberdeen's Chinese Cemetery is actually worth visiting, both for the artistic tombstones and the lovely views of the harbour and Ap lei Chau.
There are many stairs to climb at this slopeside cemetery though, and that is something you should bear in mind...
To get there: Walk westwards along Aberdeen Praya Road, pass the Wholesale Fish Market. Cross the road and turn right to a steep and narrow street that passes through a traditional Chinese gate with blue tiled-roof and climbs up the hill to Bayshore Apartments. The lower part of the cemetery is right there.
Aberdeen Nature Trail (in Aberdeen Country Park) may not be Hong Kong's most exciting trail but if you have some time on your hands, or if you know you are not going to walk any of the better nature trails, you might want to consider it...
The trail moves along the water reservoirs and the forest, and renders some beautiful panoramic views of Aberdeen and its surroundings.
Start walking from Tin Hau Temple and climb Aberdeen Reservoir Road till you get to the park's entrance (where the visitor-centre is) and to Aberdeen Lower Reservoir.
Linking the upper and lower reservoirs, the Aberdeen Nature Trail is a fairly easy walk of about 1.2 km, which most people can complete in about an hour. Along the way, you will find some interpretation plates with interesting information about the park and its environment.
Obviously, there is also a nice picnic area and some recreational facilities.
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Ap lei Chau (Also known as Aberdeen Island) - Is a tiny island, located south-west of Hong Kong Island, next to Aberdeen Harbour and Aberdeen Channel. Besides holding the title of "The world's most densely populated island" (with population density of almost 70,000 people per square km.), it is also home to one of Hong Kong's best furniture shopping centers - the Horizon Plaza.
This gigantic plaza houses huge warehouses of several companies, selling furniture and antiques. You can shop around for hours and when you are done, the vendors will take care of packing and shipping procedures for you.
Recommended warehouses in Horizon Plaza include Tequila Kola (1st floor), Shambala (2nd floor), Rimba Rhyme (5th floor) and Irony (11th Floor).
How to get to Horizon Plaza ? From Central: Take bus Nos. 90 / 91 or M590 (Exchange Square Bus Terminus, next to MTR-Central or from outside City Hall).
From Wanchai: 590A and M590 (There are stations on 50 Gloucester Road, outside Malaysia Building and on 123 Gloucester Road, outside Wan Chai Police Station).
Bus No. 592 departs from Causeway Bay (outside Hennessy Centre, 500 Hennessy Road: Take exit F of MTR-Causeway Bay)
Another option is to combine the visit to Horizon Plaza with a visit to Aberdeen. From Aberdeen's promenade (Praya) you can either take a taxi, a minibus or a bus. It is only a short distance drive (A taxi ride is about HK$ 15 at the time of writing).
A small tip from Metropolasia-Man
If you consider to buy furniture in Hong Kong, it might be a good idea for you to have a word with a customs agent in your home country. Knowing the import regulations in your country and giving the right instructions to the shipper can save you a lot of money and hassles...
Hung Shing Temple (also on Ap Lei Chau Island) is a bit off the beaten track for the ordinary visitor, but is worth knowing about (just in case you are around and have time...). Built in 1773, it is the oldest temple around this part of Hong Kong and although it is fairly simple and unpretentious, it boasts some historical relics, worth seeing... The temple is located at the end of small Hung Shing Street, off Main Street (If you travel by bus, there is a station not far from the temple: on Ap Lei Chau Bridge Road, near the junction of Ap Lei Chau Drive.
If you take a taxi to/from Horizon Plaza, you can easily pop in for a visit).
Open daily, from 8 am to 5 pm
* Ocean Park, one of Asia's most popular and successful amusement parks, is just a stone's throw from Aberdeen.
This immense park occupies an impressive size of more than 200 acres and attracts some five million visitors each year, and as its name denotes, ocean-and-sea related attractions play a major role here: The park's Marine land section is where some world-class aquariums can be seen (including the amazing Chinese Sturgeon Aquarium, where visitors walk in a "transparent tunnel", surrounded by the marinelife of china's mightiest river...), as well as Dolphin shows, Seals and Sea lions encounter and the Sea Jelly Spectacular, where hundreds of different jellyfish are displayed...
"Aqua City", Ocean Park's new flagship marine-themed zone, is one of Hong Kong's 'must sees', boasting three amazing attractions, including the world's largest aquarium viewing dome, where you can encounter around 5,000 marine creatures of more than 400 species.
But don't be confused, there's a lot more to Ocean Park than aquariums and dolphins... From gigantic roller coasters to the Giant Panda habitat exhibition and from the magnificent cable car ride to one of the world's longest escalators and other adrenaline boosting rides... It's really a great day out, especially if you are here with "the whole familia..."
An important tip for families with small babies...
If you are pushing a baby's pram, think twice before heading to this mountainous park, or you might end up cursing the moment you decided to come here... Quite frankly, the park is not so convenient for families with small children/babies.
Moreover, most of the rides are not designed for toddlers...
The park also runs special "behind the scenes" educational programs, where you can get closer to the various creatures and learn some more interesting stuff about them... Another exciting activity is the Dolphin encounter program, where you can interact with dolphins and learn about them (you need to book in advance though - and that can be done through their website).
The park is open daily, from 10 am to 6 pm. Tickets can be bought at both entrances at a price of around HK$ 250 for an adult an HK$ 125 for a child (babies under 3 years old and seniors above 65 can enter free of charge)
For more details, visit their website: www.oceanpark.com.hk or call them on: 3923 2323
How to get there? Plenty of buses connect the city centre with Ocean Park. Most public buses stop near Aberdeen Tunnel Toll Gate, just a short stroll from the park's main gate (you'll have to cross the car park).
You can take bus Nos. 72, 72A or 96 from Causeway Bay (outside Hennessy Centre, 500 Hennessy Road: take exit F of MTR-Causeway Bay).
From Causeway Bay (near the corner of Matheson and Leighton: MTR-Causeway Bay, exit A) take bus No. 92
From Central (Exchange Square or outside City Hall) and from Admiralty (Queensway - United centre) take bus Nos. 70, 75, 90 and 97
37B can be boarded on Connaught Road Central (Either from outside Jardine House, or from outside the City Hall. Both stations are easily accessed from MTR-Central)
An important transport tip from Metropolasia-Man...
Citybus No. 629 is an express bus from Admiralty (Drake Street, outside Lippo Centre: MTR-Admiralty, exit B) directly to Ocean Park.
Repulse Bay, between Aberdeen and Stanley, is an upmarket Monte Carlo-looking seaside suburb. Built around one of Hong Kong's most picturesque bays, it boasts a beautiful sandy beach, with all sorts of facilities and a few 'alfresco' cafés and bistros... Try to avoid it on weekends, as it can really get crowded...
Repulse Bay's Kwun Yam Shrine and the "Longevity Bridge" is a vivid and colorful shrine, nestled at the southernmost end of Repulse Bay's sandy strip, next to Hong Kong Life Guard Club and the small promenade, and although it looks more like a mini Luna-park than a place of worship, it is certainly worth a visit.
Alongside Kwun Yam, the Chinese bodhisattva of compassion, there are statues of Tin Hau and other deities, including some very beautiful mosaic statues.
Most of the statues are believed to bring a positive change in life to those devotees who take a certain action, and that includes the brightly red "Longevity Bridge", next to the shrine, which presumably adds three extra days of life to every person who crosses it.
Neighboring Deep Water Bay, between Repulse Bay and Ocean Park, is not as famous as Repulse Bay and looks almost "deserted" compared to its more popular neighbor, but that doesn't necessarily means it is not good...
It boasts the usual shebang of facilities you would expect to find in a properly managed beach, and the sea is just as gorgeous...
To get to Repulse Bay or Deep Water Bay: Take bus Nos. 6, 6A, 6X, 66 or 260 from Central (from Exchange Square Bus Terminus, near MTR-Central or from outside City Hall), from Admiralty (next to tiny Admiralty Garden, outside Queensway Plaza: use Exit C-1 of MTR-Admiralty) or from Wanchai (No. 260 stops on 7 Gloucester Road, outside the Immigration Tower / Nos. 6, 6A, 6X and 66 stop on 182 Queen's Road East, opposite Hopewell Centre - few minutes walk from Exit A-3 of MTR-Wanchai).
From Tsim sha Tsui (Kowloon), you can take bus No. 973 which stops in the following locations: East Tsim sha Tsui (Mody Road, near Grand Stanford - opposite Centenary Garden), Salisbury Road (outside New World Centre), 30 Canton Road (outside Silvercord - opposite Harbour City)
Bus No. 6 takes a longer way but passes through some of Hong Kong's most picturesque sceneries.
For details of the recommended restaurants, cafés and bars in Repulse Bay and Deep Water Bay, check our Hong Kong Restaurant and Nightlife Guide
Next in line is Stanley, a lovely little town located on a picturesque peninsula, just a few kilometers east of Repulse Bay, on the south shore of Hong Kong Island. Once a small fishermen village, the town attracts tourists and locals who come here to enjoy the beautiful beaches, the marvelous scenery and, of course, the famous market.
* Stanley Market, a fairly large open-air marketplace, has become well known for its bargains in clothing - Particularly silk garments and traditional Chinese dress, as well as toys, ornaments, luggage, souvenirs, and Chinese arts and crafts, and although it is quite touristy, it is still a popular destination for both tourists and locals, who are drawn here by the cheap goods that would usually fetch a much higher price elsewhere.
On the nearby seafront promenade (Stanley Main Street) you will find a great selection of restaurants, cafés, pubs and even some "Dai pai dong" food stalls. The area is very vivid, especially on weekends.
Murray House, at the end of the promenade and just a few minutes walk from the market, has an interesting story behind it... The Classic-colonial building was built at the early colonial era and served as a government building in... Central.
In 1982 the building was actually dismantled in order to clear some space for the new Bank of China (BOC) Tower. Thousands of building blocks were carefully labeled and catalogued for future restoration, and at the end of the 1990s the building was restored here, in Stanley.
Other than some fabulous restaurants, Murray house is also the home of the Hong Kong Maritime Museum.
Consisting of two galleries: The "Ancient Gallery" and the "Modern Gallery", the museum showcases hundreds of interesting pieces, displaying the naval history of China and East Asia, as well as the contribution of China and the West to modern maritime transport. At the Ancient Gallery you can see some beautiful historic exhibits, including a model of a 2,000-year-old boat made of pottery from the Han Dynasty.
Opening Hours: 10 am - 6 pm, Tuesday - Sunday (The museum is closed on Mondays, as well as on the first two days of the Chinese New Year).
Admission: HK$ 20 for an adult and SG$ 10 for kids (under 18) and seniors (over 65)
Website: www.hkmaritimemuseum.org Tel: 2813 2322
Right next to Murray House and the Maritime Museum stands the old Tin Hau Temple. Built in 1767, this humble structure is one of the oldest temples in Hong Kong and although there is nothing too extravagant about it, it's worth a short visit.
Feel like venturing to a picturesque island, while in Stanley?
From Blake Pier, next to Murray House, you can take a short boat ride to Po-Toi Island, a relatively large rocky island, south-east of Stanley Peninsula, where you can spend the day on the island's only sandy beach (in a well sheltered bay), enjoy some fresh seafood or walk around the place and see some interesting rock formations... Po Toi Island has really very little in common with Hong Kong's business district, although they are less than 20 kilometers apart... (For more information about Po Toi Island, see the article about the small islands).
Stanley's two beaches are very popular among visitors and locals alike:
Stanley Main Beach, on the eastern side of the peninsula (A few minutes walk from the market, via Stanley Beach Road) features a long sandy strip with all the expected facilities and good swimming conditions. There's also a water sports centre here where you can hire sailing dinghies, windsurfing boards, kayaks/canoes and what not...
St. Stephen's Beach, on the western side of the peninsula, south of Stanley Village, is somewhat quieter and more pristine... with fine sand, clear water and lovely beach walks... (you can hire marine equipment here too...)
You can easily walk to St. Stephen's Beach from Stanley Market / Promenade: Down with Wong Ma Kok Road (takes 10 - 15 minutes), or you can drop off the bus near Stanley Prison (where most of Stanley's bus-routes end) and take a short stroll to the beach.
Stanley Military Cemetery, on Wong Ma Kok Road, just a couple of minutes walk from St. Stephen's Beach, is a well maintained cemetery built at the early colonial era. There are also graves of World War II victims, both civilians and soldiers... If you are not afraid of ghosts, it is actually worth a short visit.
To get to Stanley: Take bus Nos. 6, 6A, 6X, 66 or 260 from Central (from Exchange Square Bus Terminus, near MTR-Central or from outside City Hall), from Admiralty (next to tiny Admiralty Garden, outside Queensway Plaza: use Exit C-1 of MTR-Admiralty) or from Wanchai (No. 260 stops on 7 Gloucester Road, outside the Immigration Tower / Nos. 6, 6A, 6X and 66 stop on 182 Queen's Road East, opposite Hopewell Centre - few minutes walk from Exit A-3 of MTR-Wanchai).
From Tsim sha Tsui (Kowloon), you can take bus No. 973 which stops in the following locations: East Tsim sha Tsui (Mody Road, near Grand Stanford - opposite Centenary Garden), Salisbury Road (outside New World Centre), 30 Canton Road (outside Silvercord - opposite Harbour City).
For details of the recommended restaurants, cafés and bars in Stanley, check our Hong Kong Restaurant and Nightlife Guide
Shek O village, with its narrow streets and vivaciously colored houses, is one of Hong Kong's loveliest corners... Surrounded by fabulous beaches and lush green mountains, the Mediterranean-looking village makes a wonderful retreat for those who want to get away from the city's hustle and bustle without having to travel too far...
Shek O also makes a good starting or ending point for hiking the Dragon's Back, one of Hong Kong's best nature trails.
Literally meaning "Rocky Bay", the village boasts a beautiful rocky bay (with a sandy strip) on the side facing the South China Sea, and a wide sandy beach on the side facing the inner bay... With a few good and unpretentious restaurants, and a truly laid back ambience, it is a great place to chill-out.
At the end of the village (a couple of minutes walk from the beaches) lies the rocky islet of Tai Tau Chau which is almost like a peninsula, connected to the village by bridge. There is a nice trail that goes through the islet and passes some observation points, from where you can get fantastic panoramic views towards the New Territories.
How to get to Shek O (and to the starting point of the Dragon's back) ?
From Central and Wanchai- take bus No. 309 (Operating on public holidays only).
From Shau kei Wan (near the corner of Aldrich and Po Man: MTR-Shau kei Wan, exit A2) - you can take bus No. 9 (regular service every day, from 6 am till around midnight).
You can also take a taxi from Stanley (There is no bus): The ride is not too long, so the price is not likely to drill a hole in your pocket...
Stage 8 of the Hong Kong Trail is more commonly known as the Dragon's back. Described by Time Magazine as the "Best Urban Hike in Asia", the trail crosses Shek O Country Park along the hilly ridge-top (which gave it its name, as it resembles a curvy dragon's back...) and passes through some of the territory's most scenic spots... with breathtaking panoramic views of the bays on both sides of D'aguilar Peninsula.
Drop off the bus at To Tei Wan. The path starts next to the small pavilion and climbs to the ridge-top, from where you can enjoy some unbelievably beautiful views. From here, the path moves northwards, around Mt. Collinson's Peak, to Pottinger Gap, where you can rest a bit and enjoy nature, before starting to descent to Big Wave Bay.
The trail is quite properly signed so there is not really much of a chance for you to lose your way... All in all, it's around 8 km of moderately difficult walk (should take about 3 hours to complete)
Big Wave Bay or Tai Long Wan is probably the only beaches along Hong Kong Island's coastline where you can actually ride the waves. It's a sandy strip, surrounded by lush hills, and there are also some ancient rock-carvings around.
Bus No. 9 has a stop at Big Wave Bay Carpark, a stonethrow from the beach


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"We will scrutinize all batches in the same way as we did before, and if we find violations in just one batch, we'll put a ban on supplies of products to the market from your plant for ever," Onishchenko told journalists in Moscow on Thursday.
He added that all batches of Ukrainian cheese undergo all stages of checks before entering the Russian market.
Onishchenko also said that recently the Lozovsky dairy plant, which supplies its products to the Russian market, experienced problems while receiving permission for supplies. He said there were signs the plant had problems with its cheese production process that could cause violations.

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Artist: Principe Valiente Release: Oceans Label: Afmusic // Manic Depression Records Well, citing Cocteau Twins as an influence is a huge bonus in my book! A strange way to begin this review, perhaps.. Yet it is inevitable to mention this, since Cocteau Twins is a definite, all-time favorite of mine. Also being a great inspiration to some. Such is the case with Principe Valiente. This Swedish band comes out of Stockholm. "Oceans" is their third full-length release. They use the term dark pop, in order to describe their music. An accurate…Read More
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Swedish Shoegaze – Principe Valiente reveal first single of their new album Oceans After their outstanding self-titled debut album (2011) and the breathtaking subsequent album "Choirs of Blessed Youth" (2014), the Swedish post-punk / shoegaze band lead by Fernando Honoratio, true to their vision, continues to carve out its own unique musical path. As a first glimpse of their new album "Oceans", to be released in early May, the new song and video "Strangers in The Night" was revealed on March 10th. The song is produced and mixed by the band…Read More


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Live Search Maps, Sunnybank compound is the second home with 3 buildings around the swimming pools:
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Don't want to go out? No Problem just call Cuisinere Wes at The Red Sky Cafe : 252 261 8646
Excellent gourmet meals in their restaurant as well. But it is much easier to stay home, relax and be served in style.
HAVING TOO MUCH FUN & PLAYED TOO HARD? Call DAVE HENDERSON at Outer Banks Massage : 252 256 0137, In-Home Massage Therapy. Pick DAVE up in the paved area and he'll be happy to visit Sunnybank and give you a personal Deep Tissue, Sports, Swedish or Relaxation Massage. He does have an hourly minimum so be sure to call well ahead of time for rates and availability. His 2 hour massages are out of this world and worth every penny!
Corolla Wild Horses Site
This season they will offer horse painting activities for kids on Tuesdays AND Thursdays from 11 - 2 and we will have a gentled Spanish Mustang at the Schoolhouse on Wednesdays from 11 - 2. All activities are weather permitting. The Wild Horse Museum and Mustang Store are open at the Schoolhouse from 10 - 4 Mon thru Saturday and our second museum store located in the Corolla Light Town Center is open from 10 - 6 daily from Memorial Day thru Labor Day. That location will offer children's rainy day story hour. The phone # for the Schoolhouse is 453-8002 and the Corolla Town Center is 453-9000.
Outer Banks Wildlife Center
Click on the link and go to the bottom of the page. Click on the Outer Banks Center. Then follow the menu to see the activities and educational program calendar which offers FREE activities. You can Pre-Register by calling 252 453 0221. Sign you or your group up for Kayaking the sound, Photography, Fishing the sound, Maritime Forest Walk and many others. Call well in advance of your trip.
Duck Pier Research Station Located North of Duck the Research Pier is operated by the Army Corps of Engineers. Walking and guided tours Monday-Friday at 10 am only. mid June to August. Grounds restricted at other time. Call for information 252 261 6840 ext 401.
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Spa at Corolla - "Putting the ahh in Corolla" , offering massages, facials, nail care, body treatments and hydrotheraphy. 252.453.9799
Nags Head; 158 Hwy. 158 Milepost 14. 252 441 8611
The Spa at The Sanderling Inn - Massage therapy, skin and nail care available. Located in a serene and calming environment. 252.261.4111
Eden Day Spa - Complete skin, hair and nail care. Located both in the Village of Duck 252.255.0711 and Corolla 252.453.0712
MY FAVORITE RESTURANT along with Red Sky Cafe and the Roadhouse is The Blue Point - Fabulous southern food prepared with flair! A small, busy atmosphere, which overlooks the Albemarle Sound in Duck. These 2 guys introduced "a fine dining experience" to the Outer Banks. 252.261.8090
The Currituck Club (About 10 to 15 minutes from Sunnybank.) The public is invited to join members at this Rees Jones designed course. Named "The Top 10 You Can Play" by Golf Magazine. Call well in advance for tee times. Only golf course located in Corolla. 888.453.9400; 252.453.9400
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Prompt: Merrill and Fenris, "You're not sorry!", kiss
Fenris grasped his bleeding leg with a scowl and a hiss of pain. He looked up to reluctantly call for the abomination to heal him, but the blonde mage was leaning over Hawke's body, looking frantic. Fenris bit back his call for aid; Hawke needed him more.
"Let me help, Fenris," Merrill said, coming up, wringing her hands. "I... I have to do something and Anders won't let me near her - Hawke I mean - but I can help!"
Fenris snarled. "I want none of your filthy magic, witch."
"It's not blood magic, I promise," Merrill sighed. "Anders has been teaching me a little of healing magic and it looks to me like you could use it, or do you intend on bleeding out into the dirt?"
"Fine," Fenris bit out. "One hint of you even thinking of using my blood or yours..."
"I won't," Merrill said cheerfully, and knelt beside him.
Fenris watched with narrowed eyes, but the magic she conjured to her palms looked just like what Anders usually did. And despite his misgivings, his leg was feeling better by the second.
"There!" Merrill said, pulling her hands back a moment later. "All better!" And then she did something that Fenris would never had seen coming in a million years: she leaned down, and kissed his leg.
Fenris jerked back. "WHAT are you doing?"
"Oh! I'm sorry!" Merrill blushed a violent shade of red.
"You're not sorry!" Fenris sputtered. "What was that for?"
"It's just..." Merrill fiddled with her braids, still blushing. "It's just something I remember my mother doing when I was a child, alright? Kiss the owwie to make it better. Haven't you ever heard of it?"
"If I had a mother, I don't remember it," Fenris growled, flexing his leg experimentally. It felt good; as if he'd never been wounded.
"Well, I am sorry," Merrill said, still flustered. "I won't do it again."
"No, you won't," Fenris agreed, and stood to his feet. As he was walking away, he paused and turned back to the elf girl still kneeling in the dirt. "By the way, thank you."


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Mr Aitken will head a policy task force for think-tank the Centre for Social Justice, which advises David Cameron on social issues.
The appointment is likely to be seen as a remarkable comeback for someone who was jailed for 18 months in 1999 for "calculated perjury" during a libel action.
Mr Aitken resigned as Chief Secretary to the Treasury two years earlier so he could sue the Guardian over allegations that a Saudi businessman had paid for him to stay at the Paris Ritz in breach of ministerial rules.
Launching the action, he notoriously insisted that the "simple sword of truth" would help him win.
Speaking to the Observer, the 65-year-old confirmed he would be heading the study for the CSJ.
"It is a cause dear to my heart for obvious reasons," he said. "It is an assignment well worth taking extremely seriously. This isn't an ego trip for me. This is a job to be done. I have a very good team who I think will help to do it well."
Former Tory leader Iain Duncan Smith - who runs the think-tank - is to unveil the appointment formally on Monday.
Mr Duncan Smith told the Observer it was time to rehabilitate Mr Aitken, who conducted numerous confessional-style media interviews after leaving prison - where he claimed to have rediscovered the Bible.
"Everybody deserves a second chance, that is the whole philosophy of the Centre for Social Justice," Mr Duncan Smith said. "I am a profound believer in never writing people off. We are now using Jonathan's experience as a way of getting the most from him and him making a positive contribution to society."
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Far from city life, the vast waterways and untamed jungle of Koh Kong province are enticing adventurous visitors to Cambodia's westerly reaches
A life less ordinary: Cambodian musician and Khmer Rouge survivor Arn Chorn-Pond
Learning an instrument helped Arn Chorn-Pond survive the Khmer Rouge era. He has since dedicated his life to reviving traditional Cambodian music that was almost lost under the regime
Standing on the shoulders of giants: an alternative guide to exploring Angkor
Getting a new perspective on Cambodia's famed temples
Cinematic reflections: a chat with Cambodian director Kulikar Sotho
The first Cambodian woman to direct a film since the 1970s, Kulikar Sotho garnered critical acclaim with her 2014 feature, The Last Reel. The fearless filmmaker is committed to telling Cambodian stories but refuses to be pigeonholed by her country
Amazing grace: the sacred ritual of Apsara dancing
The ancient Cambodian art of apsara dancing is a popular attraction at numerous hotels and restaurants. However, some of the country's finest practitioners are to be found in a small village in rural Siem Reap
Lonely stones: Takeo's temples
Few visitors venture to the spectacular hilltop temples of Takeo province, which provide a quiet window into the region's fascinating past
A night at the museum: Cambodian Living Arts
The Kingdom's artistic legacy barely survived the Khmer Rouge regime. Decades on, traditional dancers from Cambodian Living Arts are enthralling audiences once more
Masters at work: chefs in Cambodia
It takes years to master the subtleties of Cambodian gastronomy, an art packed full of unique flavours and exceptional local produce. Here, three of the country's finest chefs present their favourite local dishes and discuss what makes this distin
A village adventure: Beyond Unique Escapes
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The Archaic period in Greek art saw a flourishing of sculpture and decorated pottery; particularly vases in the red, and black styles. Near Eastern and Egyptian influences played prominently in the change in style from the previous geometric standards to a more naturalistic style that included animals, mythical beasts, and botanical elements.
The artistic traditions of Archaic Greek Art movement set down during this period influenced the later Classical period in Greek Art. Naturalistic sculptures of the human figure were created in large scale, jewelry took on new refinement, and painting evolved with the introduction of new mediums.
Origins and Historical Importance:
Beginning in the 7th century BC, a divergence took place from which artisans took a turn away from the geometric designs of the past and began to focus more fully on figures and elements of the natural world.
Greece was expanding through colonization into other parts of the world, and from this they were influenced by other cultures and societies, most notably the peoples of Crete, the Nile Delta, Cyprus, and the Near East. From these cultures, they learned how to craft in carving and sculpture of ivory, gems, and metal and to cut in those mediums as well.
Images evolved into more mystical and fantastical subjects such as combined beasts like the Sphinx or Satyr-like creatures. These new ideas in art were assimilated into producing images from their own religion and culture.
The art world of Archaic Greece flourished in its centers of Corinth, Athens, and Sparta, each with its own unique style and mediums. The artists of Athens worked with pottery and vases, creating beautiful mythical images on them. The Corinthians focused on silhouettes in a tapestry like form of small creatures and botanical elements, while the Spartans delved into forging voluptuous bronze vessels and ivory carvings.
In the realm of Grecian sculptors, a trend was established in the making of Kouros and Kore, male and female standing sculptures. Kouros, the male form, was nude and was possibly influenced by Egyptian statues. Kore, the female, was also known as the "draped maiden". The statues were very large in scale and often decorated the entrances to sacred sites such as burial grounds. Other erections at sacred sites were the stelai of the aristocratic families of Athens which they had carved in relief and displayed at the graves of their loved ones.
Two of the world's most important architectural elements of all time were created by the Greeks during this period – the Ionic and Doric columns. These columns now decorate some of our most important state and religious buildings down to the homes of many an average neighborhood. These columns are not the only claimants to their names; they are each part of a school of architecture, respectively the Ionic Order and the Doric Order. Ionic columns are those that are topped by a double scroll, and Doric are those that have a simple top and gradually bell out toward the bottom of the column.
The sixth century BC saw the Greeks embellishing on previous norms in Temple art. Paintings, moldings, and reliefs and sculptures of the human figure were added as Grecian tastes and interests evolved. Black figure painting took off in Athens and was established as a popular export to other regions of the known world. These in demand images on pottery took great skill to create as the artist created a narrative in silhouette alone. The figures pictured showed how Greek culture handled funeral rites, daily activities, religious and mythical matters, and other important information about their culture.
Andokides, a potter from around 530 BC, is credited with introducing red figure painting which superseded black figure painting. The red medium allowed for more detail and the opportunity to show more dimension. The same themes were present, but with more focus on Grecian daily life.
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- The various and distinct Greek cultures came together for festivals and games, and when they did so, they were exposed to art from other regions of the empire.
- The "Archaic Smile" was prominent in statues and sculpted figures and was meant to give the object an aura of life and to emanate a sense of wellbeing.
- The scale and accurate anatomy of the human figure began to be a larger concern to sculptors.
- Architects looked to create better balance and proportion in their building with a focus on harmony.
- Eastern influence spurred the Orientalizing Style, the first divergence from the geometric style of the past. This adopting of culture was not limited to the arts, but to myth, religion, and the written word as well.
- Archaic statues are also identifiable by a left foot forward, or by highly detailed, helmet like hair.
- While we think of Grecian architecture and statues as normal in their current white marble state, these statues and temples were in their time vibrantly colored. Many statues were also adorned with metal jewelry.
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Aaron and John gather at Insight Brewing, debate each others' levels of being antisocial, and answer a whole lot of mailbag questions. Sponsored by Harrys.com.
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Aaron and John talk about injuries to Phil Hughes and Trevor May, first-round draft pick Alex Kirilloff, Glen Perkins' setback, J.T. Chargois' short stay, waiver claim Neil Ramirez, Byron Buxton's bad follow-up week, Tommy Milone slicing up Triple-A hitters, clicking around the Minnesota Corn Growers' website, and Justin Morneau sleeping with the enemy.
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Aaron and John talk about Byron Buxton's red hot return to the majors, Max Kepler subbing for an injured Miguel Sano, how long the Twins can stick with Kevin Jepsen at closer, choosing a Twins rep for the All-Star game, going to Wrigley Field during a long weekend in Chicago, why Brian Dozier is treated so carefully, why you should check out MNFarmTeam.com, and what to do with Phil Hughes.
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Aaron leaves the state and the Twins go on a winning streak. John breaks it down with special guests Parker Hageman and Jeremy Nygaard as they discuss Joe Mauer's and Miguel's Sano hot bats, wonder what is going on with Phil Hughes, summarize how the Twins are getting squeezed by money in the MLB draft, note Pat Dean's surprising strikeouts, review options for replacing Kurt Suzuki, and discuss the Twins future starting rotation and Brian Dozier's obliques. Thank you to MNCorngrowers at MNFarmTeam.com for their support of this show.
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The very talented Andrea from SheepSki Designs is celebrating drawing her 100th image with a great giveaway!
If you head over to the freebies page of the SheepSki Designs blog here you will find the fabulous 'Snowmen Selfie'.
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I coloured the image with Promarkers and then cut it to fit a Sizzix polaroid frame die. The sentiment I've used is from Little Claire Designs and I've used some paper from Craft Creations.
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The news is... out. Gregory Baum—ex-priest, Vatican II peritus, broker of a double life... or is that triple life—has given a full discloser of his wayward doings in a recent book, The Oil Has Not Run Dry: The Story of My Theological Pathway.
The 93 year old Baum's confession(?), however, shows little remorse. Do we forgive him? Sure. Do we overlook his duplicitous acts, his very bad behaviour that has contributed to the loss of a generation of souls who, having lapped up the bile he disseminated among Catholic Canadians, used Baum's thought to fuel their rebellion against Humanæ Vitæ? Nope.
Gregory Baum's legacy will be welcome in an archive of biographies of infamous heretics and ne'er-do-wells. He, like so many of the present era, simply couldn't keep his trouser fly zipped up. And, like so many pathetic progressives, he's still searching for a way to justify his behaviour rather than 'fess up and embrace the saving design to which Jesus Christ call us all. Baum, of all people, knows what true contrition should be. He appears to be showing little humility in his latest public display of literary braggadocio.
The blogosphere is lit up with a fury of complaints, and rightly so. Many comments in the various comboxes are, like Baum's behaviour, unpleasant. The anger directed at Baum might be measured by the metric tonne.
Well known websites such as LifeSiteNews have the following or something similar to say:
Baum was also influential in the Catholic Church in Canada despite his openly heretical positions on sexuality, which he published in various journals. His public dissent from the 1968 declaration of the Church maintaining the ban on contraception — Humanae Vitae — was instrumental in the Canadian bishops' own dissent from the encyclical of Pope Paul VI. As the foremost expert on the Canadian bishops' dissent, Monsignor Vincent Foy has written, "If it had not been for the black shadow of Baum over Winnipeg, his influence over some Bishops, the Canadian theological establishment and pressure groups, the Winnipeg Statement of the Canadian Bishops on Humanae Vitae would not have refused to endorse the teaching of the encyclical as it did."
Baum's actions have severely damaged the Church in Canada. Baum has certainly not been alone by promoting an agenda of dissent from divine revelation conserved in the Church's sacred Tradition. Baum is, however, the poster child for another book that should be written. That is, "How not to be a Catholic."
Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ commands us to forgive our enemies. Baum has been an enemy of Christ and His Church for some time now. A man in his 94th year could be expected to show a little more humility given his proximity to the afterlife. Pray for Gregory Baum. He'll need every ounce of prayer we can muster.


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A two-day international workshop themed "Strengthening Mongolian National Capacity Building to join Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation" was cooperatively organized by the Academy of Diplomacy under the Mongolian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Economic Cooperation, the Research Center for General Coordination of Foreign Policy, and Konrad Adenauer Foundation, in Ulaanbaatar, on December 2 to 3.
The workshop was organized to study the experiences of other countries that have been cooperating with Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), to compare and evaluate the policies and activities Mongolia has so far implemented to join APEC, and to develop guidelines encompassing the suggestions of internationally renowned scholars and researchers on further policies and measures to adhere to.
Director of the Research Center for General Coordination of Foreign Policy L.Galbadrakh delivered a keynote speech on "Policies and measures Mongolia has implemented to date on joining APEC". The speech was followed by extensive discussions on key topics, including evaluating the policies Mongolia has implemented, future policies, and the pros and cons of joining APEC. Following the discussions, guidelines on future policies and measures were developed.
Opening the workshop, Director of the Academy of Diplomacy Kh.Bekhbat remarked, "Mongolia fully supports the objectives and principles of APEC and has been conveying its willingness to join the organization since 1993. We are organizing this workshop on the assumption that now is the proper time to evaluate the policies and measures we have implemented so far, discuss our progress, and appropriate means to proceed." He added, "In addition to wishing this two-day event does not resemble a regular research conference, in respect to the involvement of attendees – where some deliver speeches and some listen, we entreat all of you to freely share your analyses and opinions. Furthermore, we expect this workshop to be a prolific one that will identify priority measures that ought to be taken in order to strengthen Mongolia's capacity building to join APEC and accurately evaluate the pros and cons of joining APEC."
Attendees and organizers noted that the workshop had practical value for the attending scholars and researchers from six APEC member countries, who shared their countries' experiences with joining APEC, evaluated Mongolia's policies, and provided suggestions on developing guidelines for future policies.
The workshop was attended by experts specializing in APEC-related research from Australia, the United States, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, and China; and representatives, economists, scholars and researchers from national research institutes, universities, the Ministry of Finance, Asian Development Bank, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Economic Cooperation (MFAEC), General Customs Office, and General Department of Taxation. The workshop was held at the Consensus Meeting Hall of the MFAEC building.
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Friday, 14 September 2012
Too much networking at the expensive of art? (polemic)
"In Melbourne, I increasingly found myself put into this position of being an administrator before being an artist, and I think, for everyone, that has a very negative effect on the work," he offers forcefully. "As a result, I think the way musicians interact with each other becomes very influenced by that – we all become horrible little products, fucking each other over, cultivating friendships simply to bleed our colleagues for contacts. It has become more about the network and less about the work. We have become administrators, not artists. This is further fuelled by social media, which seems to occupy a lot of the time that artists could be using to make their own work stronger. When you're forced to adapt to a circumscribed mode of existence, you distort yourself and start prioritising what other people want or expect, rather than what you desire as an artist."
Does this ring true to you? Do we spend too much time on networking rather than working on our art? I've not lived/worked anywhere but Melbourne, but certainly in Melbourne I believe that networking is a massively important skill to attain if you want to get anywhere in the various art worlds. Please post your comments here.
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- melaleuca said...
I would agree that this has become the case in many places, not just Melbourne. I feel in a constant fight to tear myself away from showing people what I've created so that I can get back to the task at hand of actually creating something. Though, perhaps it could be that once networks are built and maintained then it other aspects of art/music/sound-making becomes a bit less of a headache. It would be far more difficult to work within a network-free environment (perhaps this goes without saying, but sometimes this is forgotten).
- 14 September 2012 at 14:04
I think these questions about 'networking', administration and the impact these things have on one's community of fellow artists really depends on what you're trying to achieve. I know many Melbourne-based artists who don't behave in this way, and who lead happy artistic and personal lives full of creative endeavour. The trade-off is that they're not chasing some of the opportunities that networking delivers (arts council funding, festivals, etc.) - and that's a conscious choice.
So, it depends on where you're heading with your work. The trouble with Pateras's comment, true though it is, is that through its particular critical lens, it eds up reinforcing that there is one predominant mode of 'being an artist' in the experimental music community.
- 14 September 2012 at 16:28
- Andrew McIntosh said...
I don't know and have never met Panteras but I can't help smell a whiff of sour grapes in that particular quote. Who you know has always been a factor in getting your own material across, right or wrong, and it's not always a negative thing any more than it's always a good thing. Networking is a lot easier at the moment, I think, and you can pick and choose how you do it and who you connect with.
And in the end, no one forces you to put your work across to other people. It's not always essential.
- 14 September 2012 at 18:35
- James Annesley said...
Very interesting article. I certainly feel that way at times, just a matter of maintaining a balance I guess. And keeping the art as the primary focus, and the other stuff secondary.
- 16 September 2012 at 11:30
So you don't need to network in Europe? You instantaneously get work if you're good at your craft?
- 16 September 2012 at 12:59
- jim knox said...
I think Anthony is specifically addressing the absence of the kinds of cultural infrastructure that might support this kind of activity on an ongoing basis. And he (often in collaboration w/ Rob Fox) organised a wealth of activities in the years he was living in Melbourne: concert seasons, festivals, residencies etc. Much of this was recorded & broadcast (and partly financed)through some astute partnerships with ABC-FM. All that activity is difficult to sustain: it demands time & energy, and the financial rewards are non-existent.
Hence, he went to Europe. There's a healthy (& heavily-subsidised) circuit of performance venues & festivals, commissions & all the rest. I'll expect he'll enjoy a great success.
The problem of a creative cultural infrastructure remains. Government funding paradoxically favours european anachronisms like opera & ballet, and invests in architectural edifice much more than programming. Maybe the results of Crean's cultural review will begin to address this - but I doubt it.
- 16 September 2012 at 15:21
- Clinton said...
Jim, I think your clarification is really useful. I have partnered with the ABC for some concerts/events myself, and they are basically full time occupations, as you say, for very little financial return. It's important, too, to realise that Pateras is speaking as a professional composer/performer: this is his job, he needs to pay the rent.
Yet I think networking is important for professionals, semi, and non-professionals alike. Jim's point about the lack of cultural infrastructure is really important, and affects all of us who are trying to get our work presented. There have been some programmes in recent years that seem aimed at addressing these problems, like Sound Travellers, although I did not work with this programme specifically. There are individuals in the ABC who provide wonderful opportunities, but having to adapt to the buerarcratic requirements of this organisation can be exhausting.
Generally when our 'stars' like Pateras relocate to Europe or the US, it is sad for us but I think generally reflects well on our scene as a culture that can produce world class talent, but the lack of cultural infrastructure is a big concern.
- 16 September 2012 at 15:34
- Only 312 said...
I agree with Bob. True art is always about the work and the work alone. Then again to make true art one must live in a community and work with others.
- 16 September 2012 at 16:31
- jim knox said...
(after reflection on this topic while showering)
... the flip side of the coin might be somebody like Lucas Abela. He's partnered with (off the top) the Big Day Out, Falls Festival in Tasmania, Artspace in Sydney. The man loves the whole gamut of performing, touring, staging etc.
Because his work is more conceptual and performative, than strictly music per-se, he's been able to enjoy consistent support from visual arts & inter-arts funding programs. And the admin side of things is really just another aspect of his practice (he finds his roots in vaudeville, rather than the concert hall). Maybe its just a question of temperament?
But because the infrastructure to support these activities doesn't exist, when someone like Ant (I think also of Oren & Robbie with the WIM?, Mark from Synaesthesia - there are plenty more) steps away from the plate, the level of activity & the audience that supports it goes into a decline.
Yes, ABC radio has been great in this respect. Brendan Walls did some good things with SBS & ABC TV, as well. But again it comes down to a handful of individuals - its not particularly sustained or dedicated.
- 16 September 2012 at 16:36
- Brian O'Dwyer said...
Anthony's attitude is a very true one of many musicians and promoters. However William is more correct in saying that this is not the only way people operate.
It's pretty easy to tell who's genuine and who's not especially within such a small circle.
- 25 October 2012 at 14:51
Every time someone buys a coffee, alcoholic drink a meal, there's a
bit of Clinton Green in it, a bit of Pateras, a bit of Baxter, a bit
of Knox, a bit of Hand Made Music. The problem is that those
ingredients come for free. At the point of sale the last person in the creative capitol to get paid is the artist. The location could be ACMI, Brunswick Street or an ARI event. When the creative community realises it's worth and value and starts to demand it or else: then perhaps things may change. The artists have helped to bring the white table cloth to the cappuccino pavement but they still need to have a second and third job to pay for it. We haven't worked out how to work economically as a community to prosper in the culture we have created. Individualism mixed with survival and self-preservation cancels out the power of the creative group. The community is composed of individuals with similar creative ambitions, which is always going to be hard to capitalise on.
Firstly I don't support any Governments any more; I am an informal voter because the arts have received little money in modern and postmodern times. I'm one of the very lucky artists to have received any grants from Oz Co.
Australia has not had a cultural policy for years or a dedicated arts minister that doesn't share a portfolio luggage on some other marginal wheel barrow being pushed through political back water.
Governments love to sprout about having culturally strong cities
where people are wanting to live, yet many artists struggle and many
skip meals to save money.
Crean's report will only fuel more unfortunate funding decisions,
artists are on the nose financially, we are not trusted with money, and recent history confirms this.
Even more money will be redirected away from artist's personal reach.
In the creative cities where all the artists live, we are controlled
by the land lords and media, until we own real estate nothing will
Art gets written off as a rip off every day in the media, that's why
the internet is populated by art, for now.
A collective economic approach is the only way, because as individuals very few artists own much and those who do are few and often made it in other industries.
It's either join the grey tidal wave of poverty as you become a
forgotten 'established' impoverished artist or shut up and keep your job so you can do art on the weekends.
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Micah J. Knorr (born January 9, 1975) is a former American football punter in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos. He played college football at Utah State University.
Early life[edit]
Knorr attended Orange High School in Orange, California, and was a two-time All-CIF selection. He finished his high school career with 81 points, and as a senior, averaged 42 yards per punt. He moved on to play for Utah State where he was a four-year starter at placekicker.
As a junior, he earned All-Big West honors after making 12-of-19 field goals (tying for the league lead). The next year, he received second-team All-Big West honors after making 12-of-21 field goals and 36-of-47 extra points. He finished his collegiate career with a school record of 39 field goals made.
Professional career[edit]
Dallas Cowboys[edit]
After being out of football for three years, Knorr was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent after the 2000 NFL Draft. He made the team because the team not only because they valued his punting skills, but he also won the kickoff and holder specialist roles.
As a rookie, he was third in the NFC with a 43.7 punting average, before suffering a hairline fracture in his lower left leg against the Cincinnati Bengals, that forced him to miss two games.[1] He finished the season fourth in the NFC and 11th in the NFL, with a franchise rookie record of 42.8 gross punting average. His net punting average of 35.8 was fifth best in the NFC, tied for 14th in the NFL and was the fourth highest rookie mark in team history. His 17.5 touchback percentage on kickoffs was the second highest percentage in the league.
In 2001, he struggled averaging 40.2 yards per punt, but downed 25 punts inside the 20-yard line, tying for the fifth most in team history. He had greater success on kickoffs, averaging 65.8 yards, with the opponent's average starting position being the 26.8-yard line (ninth in the NFC and tying for 12th in the NFL). His best performances was when he punted 5 times for 215 yards (43.0 yards per punt average) on October 28 against Arizona, and on November 22 against Denver, when he punted 8 times for 364 yards (45.5 yards per punt avg).
He was waived on October, 22, 2002, after making a series of mistakes in critical games.[2]
Denver Broncos (first stint)[edit]
Knorr was signed as free agent by the Denver Broncos on October 30, 2002, after the team released punter Tom Rouen.[3] Knorr played in eight games, tying for fifth in the AFC in touchbacks (7). He punted 24 times for 906 yds. (37.8 average).
In 2003, Knorr ranked fourth in the AFC (7th NFL) in punting average (43.2 yards) and helped lead his team to the AFC Wild Card Game. His best performances were on September 7 against the Cincinnati Bengals when he punted 5 times for 235 yards (47.0 yards avg.) and on December 28 against the Green Bay Packers, when he punted seven times for 297 yards (43.2 yards avg.). During the course of the season, he added two special teams tackles and was named as an AFC Pro Bowl Alternate.
Knorr was waived by the team on December 9, 2004, after ranking 21st in the league in gross punting average (41.5 yards) and being last in net average (34.2 yards) for the season.
New York Jets[edit]
On January 25, 2005, he was signed by the New York Jets.[4] He was waived by the team on August 27.[5]
Carolina Panthers[edit]
On March 10, 2006, he was signed by the Carolina Panthers. He was released by the team on June 20.
Denver Broncos (second stint)[edit]
The Denver Broncos signed on July 27, 2006. He would later be released on September 2, 2006, when the team acquired Todd Sauerbrun.[6]
Detroit Lions[edit]
Knorr tried out for the Detroit Lions in 2007 after turning down a job as a middle school history teacher.[7] He was released by the team on September 1.[8]
Personal life[edit]
Knorr served as a teacher and football coach at Central High School in Barstow, California. He is currently a teacher and coach at Newman Smith High School in Carrollton, Texas.
He was featured in the book A Few Seconds of Panic.[9]
- ^ "Knorr injury costly for Cowboys". Retrieved February 19, 2017.
- ^ "Cowboys release Knorr". Retrieved February 19, 2017.
- ^ "Denver Broncos release punter". Retrieved February 19, 2017.
- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2017.
- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2017.
- ^ "Panthers trade troubled punter Sauerbrun to Broncos". USA Today. May 19, 2005.
- ^ Fatsis, Stephen (2008). A Few Seconds of Panic. The Penguin Group. p. 324. ISBN 978-1-59420-178-3.
- ^ "NFL transactions". February 19, 2017.
- ^ McGrath, Dan (2009-01-31). "'A Few Seconds of Panic' by Stefan Fatsis - Chicago Tribune". Articles.chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2012-08-16.


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Arizona Fall League
Ryan McNeil came to the Cubs in the front office's first draft in 2012 (3rd round—Nipomo High School, CA) but after appearing in eight games, had Tommy John surgery and missed the 2013 season. The right-hander threw 16 innings in Boise in 2014 and logged a career-high 61 frames for South Bend in 2015 in 32 appearances. McNeil led the Carolina League last season with 22 saves and posted a 2.33 ERA in 54 innings. In the AFL, McNeil had some rough outings and his overall numbers weren't great—0-0, 8.18 ERA, 11 IP, 9 H, 5 BB, 13 K—but he finished the season with three perfect outings, fanning seven over four innings. McNeil sports a fastball in the mid-90s and also throws a slider and change-up. The 22-year-old should get a shot at the closer role in Tennessee in 2017.
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Interview with Charles Cockell
ASB's Adam Stevens has recently recorded an interview with Charles Cockell, Professor of Astrobiology at the University of Edinburgh and one of the founders of the Astrobiology Society of Britain. In the interview Charles describes his personal journey into astrobiology research and shares advice for getting involved in the field. Link to...read more
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On Wednesday 19th October the ExoMars 2016 Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO) successfully entered into orbit around Mars. There are many links between the ASB community and the ExoMars missions, either directly, or through related research into the possibility of life on Mars. So, it comes as no surprise that some of ASB's committee members have been out on the media circuit recently, talking all about the Red Planet. This week's Mars-themed episode of the BBC's The Sky At Night featured ASB's Louisa Preston and Manish...read more
New Scientist Live Festival
At the recent New Scientist Live Festival, ASB's Zita Martins has been speaking astrobiology and the search for life in the Universe. On the opening day of the festival Zita joined astronaut Tim Peake and oceanographer Helen Czerski for BBC Radio 4's Inside Science show – the full broadcast can be found here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07vjx9d Additionally, Zita spoke to the Microbiology Society about the beginnings of life on earth, and the search for life elsewhere in the universe. Watch the full interview...read more
Latest Conversation posts from Jonti Horner
The Astrobiology Society of Britain's resident Conversation columnist has been busy over the last few months. You can read all his recent articles for the site here. Highlights include 'What makes one Earth-like planet more habitable than another?' and 'Impacts, extinctions and climate in the search for life elsewhere'.read more
Louisa Preston on The Sky at Night episode 'The Hunt for ET'
Astrobiologist (and ASB Treasurer) Dr Louisa Preston recently appeared as a guest on the BBC's Sky at Night September episode 'The Hunt for ET' alongside Dr Adam Rutherford. She spoke about the search for biosignatures in the atmospheres of exoplanets and how we might be able to detect intelligent life on distant worlds. You can watch the section of the show featuring Louisa on the BBC website. Other recent appearances from Louisa include a Lost Lecture on the subject of Life on Mars and a TED-Ed lesson on extremophiles and...read more
New articles from Dr Jonti Horner
ASB Committee member Dr Jonti Horner, an astronomer and astrobiologist based at the University of Southern Queensland in Australia, has written several articles for the news and analysis website The Conversation. Here are some of the most recent: From dust clouds to wobbly orbits for new planets, A night's tale: will a new meteor shower light up northern skies?, Bright Saturn will blink out across Australia – for an hour, anyway, A different spin – exoplanet's 'day' is measured for the first time. You can find the full list...read more


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I took this picture yesterday and I had to share. He looked to cute with that cool aid smile. Not to Mention he had me tired by the end of the day chasing after him all over the mall. It was all worth it. Hanging out with Mom. Precious memories.
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IGNM: Is that more exciting for you as a composer? I mean instead of crafting one sweeping, linear score, this allows you to change your music stylings rather drastically throughout the game.
Inon Zur: Oh I love it, it's great. It's a great opportunity as I love to explore many styles. In fact, Joe Zajonc, who is the musical director on Shadow Ops, and I did a lot of research before I actually starting writing the music. There's a unique store in Seattle that handles all of these weird world instruments. We went there and played all of these instruments to see what would work for the various levels. We also listened to many records of local music from all over the world in order to really get a feel of what would work best for the game. So it definitely was an interesting and intriguing process which you don't usually get when you're just scoring a straight symphonic piece.
IGNM: Cool. I mean you really notice it when you listen to the Champions of Norrath music, which is a much more traditional European symphonic score and then you listen to the Shadow Ops: Red Mercury music and it jumps all over the place, which is kind of cool.
Inon Zur: Champions of Norrath has its own realm. It's not totally like a basic classical film score. It's more, you could say Lord of the Rings style in that it definitely combines a typical orchestral score with some ancient instruments—ancient flutes, percussion, drums, some vocals. So I wouldn't say that it is totally traditional, but I definitely don't go as far as I do with Red Mercury.
IGNM: It seems like you gravitate mostly toward scoring Dungeon/Hack adventure RPGs and tactical squad-based shooters. And you've sort of stayed in that realm in terms of the scores you've composed. Is that a conscious decision? Do you find that you get more chances to create grand, epic scores with these kinds of games?
Inon Zur: You know, that's not completely true. I scored three or four Sci-Fi games like Starfleet Command and Klingon Academy and Run Like Hell. And then I scored some tactical games that were less famous like Crusader Kings and War and Peace. I've scored some adventure games like Syberia II and I've scored lots of RPGs like Icewind Dale II and Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal and Fallout Tactics. And now I've started working on a lot of first-person shooters like SOCOM II and Shadow Ops: Red Mercury, and more recently Men of Valor, so I think I've been doing many styles of games throughout the years. But I must say that I have no preference for any one genre. Each one of them has a great place for music. For example, an RPG game, since it's a much slower game, you get to develop the music better. For example, in Champions of Norrath: Realms of Everquest, it just takes time. People are walking and talking and doing other stuff, so you have time to develop [the music]. With a first-person shooter, everything happens really fast. But then you get to do other stuff like more action music to get the players to react really fast. And it seems that in first-person shooters we can get the music to be more interactive, rather than in an RPG where it's playing more of a mood role. So I think each type of game has its own unique place for music.


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Scientists from the Smithsonian's Tennenbaum Marine Observatories Network and other international institutions have found that biodiversity helps to make marine fish communities more productive and resilient to temperature swings. In the face of predicted climate changes, the find underscores the importance of promoting biodiversity, both for fish but also because humans rely on them as seafood.
Fish species losses are pretty much troubling to researchers all around the world. But there has been some difficulty in forming consensus about the true value that biodiversity provides. The new study, posted online in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, offers some of the strongest proof yet that preserving biodiversity can benefit people as much as it does fish.
The discovery came out of the Reef Life Survey, a comprehensive program that has conducted surveys of more than 3,000 fish species in 44 countries around the world. Many of the surveyors were volunteer citizen scientists, about a third of whom had no scientific background. Volunteer divers from 11 countries received training from the program's lead scientists at the University of Tasmania to collect data using standardized methods.
The study was based on more than 4,000 underwater surveys, allowing scientists to achieve comprehensive coverage of the world's reefs, from tropical to polar waters. Armed with the most comprehensive global dataset on marine biodiversity involving standardized counts, the researchers tracked how 11 different environmental factors influenced total fish biomass on coral and rocky reefs around the world.
Surprisingly, one of the strongest influences was biodiversity: The number of species (species richness) and the variety in how they use their environment (functional diversity) enhanced fish biomass. The boost in fish resources provided by biodiversity was second only to that of warm temperatures.
Temperatures had a more complex relationship with fish biomass: Warmer ocean temperatures tended to boost fish biomass on average, while wider temperature fluctuations hindered it. But biodiversity made fish communities more resilient against a changing climate.
In communities with only a few species, fish biomass tended to increase with rising temperatures until seas warmed above 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit) — at which point biomass started to fall. But communities with many species remained stable at the higher temperatures.
Researchers found a similar buffering effect of diversity against temperature swings. While both high- and low-diversity communities were less productive under fluctuating temperatures, high-diversity communities suffered only half as much as low-diversity ones.
Scientists suspect communities with more species are better equipped to handle temperature changes because they have more of their bases covered. When temperatures fluctuate, a community with numerous species has better odds that at least a few species can thrive in the new normal.
Researchers say that the findings show that ecologists have been on the right track for decades in pushing the merits of biodiversity.
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Okay, I have to write a composition for my portuguese class, so I'm writing about my favorite hobby. Problem is, I can't find the word for "knitting." The closest I found was "fazer meias," and somehow I don't think that's right. So I thought I'd ask this international bunch if anyone knows the right word???
Is it trico (with the carrot top over the 'o')? I know alguhas de trico is knitting needles, so I'm just assuming.
~Sharon....fluent in spanish, swahili, macedonian, and serbian...but, alas, not portuguese.
:shock: Dang! I'm not even fluent in English yet! (Yes it is my native language) :rollseyes:
Muito obrigada Sharon!
It is trico. There is a Brazilian yarn company site that has some fabulous patterns. I'll see if I can find it. There were also crochet patterns.


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Taktik Thermprint Semi-Top is a white woodfree direct thermal paper with a thermosensitive surface coating which turns black when heated. Providing extremely fast thermal response, it creates sharp black images at low energy levels. Graphic print quality is excellent by both rotary or flat-bed letterpress or flexography and the paper surface is also UV varnishable.
Thermprint Semi-Top's surface layer provides, for a limited period, some protection from food industry contaminates such as moisture, grease and fats. For relatively undemanding applications – but not for highly plasticised surfaces – it offers an alternative, higher resistance top coated direct thermal labelling options.
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For any gardener interested in growing hardy ferns in the landscape, the results of a current fern research project conducted by master gardeners in this area should be of interest to you.
For any gardener interested in growing hardy ferns in the landscape, the results of a current fern research project conducted by master gardeners in this area should be of interest to you.
Among the first things students learn in the Master Gardener course is that soil texture and nutrients, fertilizer formulas and application schedules, the regularity of water applications as well as the amount of sun received have a direct impact on whether plants thrive or fail.
Master gardeners who work in the greenhouse mix potting soil according to a posted recipe and follow specific instructions for fertilization and watering. Of course, specific plants require unique growing mediums and specific amounts of water.
Aquatic plants thrive in water while cacti thrive in a relatively dry environment. Some plants thrive in sun, while others thrive in shade. Many plants enjoy a neutral soil pH. Other plants relish a higher level of acidity, while certain plants prefer soil on the alkaline side.
In early May, Charles Mitchell, extension agronomist-soils of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, invited Master Gardeners from Blount, St. Clair and Etowah counties to participate in a research study to determine what influence, if any, the addition of Epsom Salt, dolomitic limestone and gypsum have on the growth and color of ferns grown in containers.
I was among a group of master gardeners who met in Gadsden with Mitchell and his wife, along with Charles Pinkston (regional extension Agent) for the planting and instructional portion of the fern research project.
Three different soil mixtures were used in the research, one amended with finely ground dolomitic limestone, one with agricultural gypsum, and one with no amendments.
Six numbered hanging containers were issued to each participant and each of the soil mixtures was placed in two specifically numbered containers.
Boston, holly, and Japanese ferns were provided for the research. Each master gardener received eighteen small ferns (of a single variety). Three small ferns were placed in each of the six containers.
Detailed instructions were given directing the proper placement, water application, and fertilization of each of the six ferns. Every two weeks, one-half of the containers are to receive an Epsom Salt solution and all six containers are to receive a water soluble fertilizer. Once each month, participants are to rotate the containers to insure that all containers receive uniform light and air circulation.
The research project is scheduled to conclude in early November. A team of volunteers will access each ferns and give each plant a final score. After all the data has been tabulated and summarized, project leaders will share the conclusions and inform research participant what effect, if any, Epsom Salts, dolomitic lime, and gypsum have on ferns grown in containers. At that time, I will announce the final results of the fern research in this column.