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Things to Do in Yalikavak-Bodrum and Beyond
Actually, the challenge is not finding "things to do in Yalikavak-Bodrum and the neighbourhood", but rather, "how to prioritize the things to do in Yalikavak-Bodrum", given the infinite richness of the area versus the limited time at hand. Fortunately, the 4reasons hotel+bistro is conveniently settled near to many historical, ancient and cultural sites. We are also in close proximity to many activities ranging from water sports to local experiences like hamam visits or strolls in fruit markets. Below is our advice on things to do in Yalikavak-Bodrum and beyond; on history, culture, sports and entertainment.
Nestled on the Western side of Bodrum peninsula, 4reasonshotel+bistro is located in Yalikavak, a small, charming town, surrounded by hills and beaches. Yalikavak has lately become the meeting point of cultured travellers, sailors, artists, and bohemians from all around the world.
Well known for its breathtaking sunsets, and charming windmills, Yalikavak offers a great local experience for travellers. Every Thursday the local market of Yalikavak, the most colourful fair of the area, brings farmers and artisans together. It is a great experience not to be missed. As a close venue, Sandima is a deserted, 600 year old village, situated in a bowl at the base of a ring of barren hills. It is accessible by car but makes for a very pleasant walk.
Described as 'the land of eternal blue' by Homer, only 18 kilometers from Yalikavak, the ancient town of Halicarnassus is now called Bodrum. This delightfully charming coastal town with 3,000 years of history offers a fascinating medley of exciting sights, tastes, aromas and people.
Bodrum was once home to the famous historian Herodotus (484-425 BC) and the Mausoleum, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It is now the entertainment and culture capital of the Southern Aegean. Shopping in charming boutique shops, dining at various restaurants, local or cosmopolitan, visiting historical sites such as the majestic castle built by the Knights of Rhodes, catching live performances and attending festivals are some of the many options for cultured travellers visiting Bodrum.
St. Peter Castle, Underwater Archeology Museum and the Mausoleum
A visit to Castle of St. Peter is a top priority among the things to do in Yalikavak-Bodrum area. Many visitors are surprised to find a riveting blend of ancient and modern behind those imposing stone walls. The Knights of Rhodes constructed the castle in the 15th century during the crusades of the middle ages. It was given the name The Castle of St. Petrus. Today, more commonly known as the Bodrum Castle, this magnificent structure is open to the public. Its rooms and towers house Bodrum's remarkable Museum of Underwater Archaeology. One of the richest in the world, the museum exhibits several collections of ancient artifacts including relics retrieved from local shipwrecks. The castle also hosts several cultural festivals throughout the year. One of the original Seven Wonders of the world, the remains of the Mausoleum, the tomb of king Mausolos, dates back to around 350 BC. Unfortunately, the Mausoleum of Mausolus was almost entirely destroyed by tomb robbers and earthquakes, leaving visitors today with some exhibits and models. Today only its original foundations are visible.
Ephesus and Selcuk
Four thousand years old Ephesus is one of the largest and best-preserved ancient cities around the Mediterranean, and is not to be missed. The extensive site will take three or four hours to visit. Ephesus was the most important commercial port in the Mediterranean region, with a population of about 300,000. It was the provincial capital of Rome, and housed the Temple of Artemis which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Selcuk, is one of the most visited touristic destinations within Turkey, known for its closeness to the ancient city of Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary and Seljuk works of art. The old quarter of Selcuk retains much traditional Turkish culture.
Blue Cruise
Blue cruises are special Gulet cruises and accommodations along the southern coast of Turkey. Providing holidays for those who wish to enjoy the stunning coastline, relax in the splendour of nature and history, and savour excellent fresh cuisine, Gulets are ideal for couples, friends and families to share, or groups. A wide range of Gulets are available in various sizes with diverse tours ranging from daily to weekly, are offered by experienced companies to suit every need and every budget. Please contact us before your arrival if you require assistance for the arrangement of Bodrum Gokova Gulet cruises or yacht charters, before or after your stay at 4reasons Hotel.
Beaches and Sports
Besides historical and cultural adventures, visiting posh beach clubs, experiencing quiet local beaches (check out our beach) where you can relax, or enjoying sports such as diving, golf, tennis, windsurfing, and horseback riding are among the things to do in Yalikavak-Bodrum. 4reasons Hotel is in a very central location with easy access to many beaches and sports, so please contact us even before your arrival so that we can assist you with the arrangement of great beach and/or sports experience.
Pamukkale and Hierapolis
Pamukkale (`cotton castle' in Turkish) is in the province of Denizli. It is characterized by its unique, sparkling white travertine formations. In mythology, it is said that the Titans spread their clothes here to dry. The scenery is truly magical and worth a visit. This area is also home to the ancient city of Hierapolis. Hierapolis (Ancient Greek: "Holy City") was located on hot springs in classical Phrygia in southwestern Anatolia. Its ruins are near modern Pamukkale in Turkey and currently house an archaeological museum designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Dalyan and Kaunos
Dalyan makes an excellent base for exploring the surrounding fertile waterways, in particular Lake Köyceğiz and the rare Giant Loggerhead Turtles' (Caretta Caretta) nesting grounds at İztuzu Beach. Dalyan's most famous feature is the magnificent cliff-side ruins of ancient Kaunos. The rock tombs, remaining from 400 BC are sculpted in the form of the porticoes of small Ionic temples. Founded around the 9th century BC, Kaunos became an important Carian city in 400 BC. It was right on the border with the Kingdom of Lycia, and its culture reflects aspects of both Kingdoms.
Lake Bafa and Herakleia
Beautiful Lake Bafa is situated in southwestern Turkey, only a one and half hours drive from Yalikavak. It was once a gulf of the Aegean Sea, until the Classical period when the sea passage gradually closed by the alluvial mass brought by rivers, Lake Bafa hosts several lakeside restaurants along its shore and the ruins of a Byzantine monastery on an islet on the lake just across the beautiful village of Kapikiri. As early as 350 BC near the village of Kapikiri, Herakleia, a Carian settlement, was established at the northeast tip of the lake.
The magnificent Stratonikeia was one of the most important towns in the interior of Caria. Located in the present village of Eskihisar, a village that had thrived not so long ago among the ancient walls shows us that human societies go on regardless. Stratonikeia was founded in the early 3rd century BC in the aftermath of Alexander the Great's death. There is very much to see and to tell of those times in this hidden treasure of the ancient cities that embodies a combination of man-made monumental grandeur and nature's subtle and random prettiness like none other. Only one and a half hours away from Yalikavak, this beautiful site is a must see.
Explore the Bodrum Peninsula
The Yalikavak-Bodrum peninsula and its beauty have much to offer; you can discover the charming cozy towns of Gundogan, Golturkbuku, Turgutreis, Ortakent and Gumusluk. Visit one of the posh beach clubs or indulge yourself in the forever blue of the immaculate beaches. Try a visit to the abundant amount of Historical Sights or enjoy the local Yalikavak Market on Thursdays. Don't miss the opportunity to relax with a traditional Turkish bath, (Hamam) or if you wish to indulge yourself to the sun, the daily boat tours with kayak are always a favourite.
For a memorable local experience of infinite things to do in Yalikavak-Bodrum and beyond, our staff would be thrilled to assist you in choosing and arranging what to do and where to go in Yalikavak, Bodrum or simply in the Southern Aegean. Just contact us to start your cultural adventure in Yalikavak-Bodrum, Turkey.


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Alexander Wang Evolves With Sportswear-Centric Spring 2010 Collection
>> Alexander Wang hinted recently that he was ready to evolve, telling W's September 2009 issue: "As soon as people get used to what you're doing, you have to change direction." And evolve he did for Spring 2010: the look of his last few collections, with their body-clinging shapes and primarily black palettes, was replaced by a generally looser silhouette and all shades of khaki, tan, olive, and gray. He told WWD that Spring 2010 for him "is very much about classic American sportswear," and the idea is visible in pieces like a sweatshirt dress with football pad detailing (below) and all the shinguard-like socks cut out at the back of the calf.
But Wang didn't give up the sexy side of his label — there were plenty of bra tops, crop tops, and and lingerie-style shorts to go around. The house was unsurprisingly packed, with Katie Grand (Wang's after-party co-host), Terry Richardson, Olivier Zahm, Diane von Furstenberg (Alex's CFDA-appointed mentor), Erin Wasson, Devon Aoki, Liya Kebede, and Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin all front row. Frankie Rayder, Angela Lindvall, and Iselin Steiro walked, newcomer Mirte Maas opened, Karl Templer styled, and Wang's three styles of sunglasses debuted.


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As promised, here are our impressions and up-close photos of the new Benelli TnT R160, which was launched at EICMA this year. As we noted earlier, the 2010 Benelli TnT R160 gets more power and more carbon fiber bodywork. And as expected, the bike from afar is stunning.
We make no secret about how much we lust over the TnT's lines, and the R160 accentuates those not-so-secret desires even more so. However, up-close the bike has some peculiar, to put it kindly, or shoddy, to put it bluntly, finishes to its carbon pieces. Photos and more after the jump.


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Friday, May 29, 2009
Guest Blogger Andi: Gummi Shocked
As soon as I saw the booty, though, I knew I had to share with my co-workers, shake 'em up a little bit, because that's just how I roll.
Game on.
The Candy Critics:
Andi (aka Unhinged)
Will try any kind of candy that doesn't turn her stomach looking at it (which means no eyeballs, gummi bugs, or chocolate covered crickets)
Has a 5-year-old, routinely eats gummi worms, fish, and Lord knows what else
Not into candy much, but loves cake at night, even though that's the worst time to eat it
She's the Mikey, Mikey, She'll Eat Anything of the group
Has a sweet tooth to rival Willy Wonka and loves Coke
He's from the Philippines and likes a totally different style of sweets
Gets all the sugar she needs from wine, which means she had to be coaxed into eating this stuff
So we had some bushy-tailed participants, some um, okay-ers, and a few only because you're making me-ers. Life is a grand melting pot, huh?
Sour Gummi French Fries
The big hit for everyone. The general consensus was that the candy fries were all lemony, tangy goodness. They were soft and chewy, but didn't stick to your teeth like some kinds of gummi candy. (Plus, the crazy-funny thing about the fries is that we had McDonald's French fries for lunch on the day we tried the candy, so it was like we were fated to love the fries.)
Trolli Brain Surge
The runner up for the great candy experience, Gummi-shaped brains, what more could we want? The brains were supposed to be a two-part candy—you have the right side of the brain and the left side of the brain, and each side was a different flavor. I have to admit that as soon as I saw that, my stomach shrank. However, most of the brain halves fell out of the bag unattached, which is much like me some of the time—only operating with half a brain.
Audrea loved the brains and went back for seconds. "Is it gooey in the middle?" she asked.
"Oh, no. Oy," I replied. But yes, there is liquid inside of them. I tried not to think about it.
Annabelle ate half a brain, loved it and went for another half, then found out it was brain candy. She made a face, cupped her hand over her mouth and made like she was going to vomit. A minute later, she grabbed another handful of brains, so it's probably safe to say these babies are good if the girl had the willies at first, but couldn't stop eating them.
Jane liked the brains, too, but preferred to take them apart and eat them separately. They last longer that way.
I finally caved and ate half a brain, then ended up taking a handful back to my desk. They were good. Maybe eating brains will help boost my intelligence.
e.frutti Gummi Pizza
Look at the cute widdle pizza! I giggled like the girl I am and debated whether or not to eat it because it was just so awful goldurn cute. But then I decided I had to break into it in the spirit of Jeanna's candy science project. When I opened the package, the pizza was already sliced. (Ohmigaw! How friggen cute!)
Gloria had the first piece. She chewed and chewed it (which resulted in me looking at the package again to see if it was gum), finally swallowed it in a gulp and said it was good, but rubbery.
Annabelle said it tasted gummi, Teresa tried to bite one of the little slices in half, but that gummi is some strong stuff, baby, and it wouldn't give. She said it had a weird aftertaste like plastic. She then changed her mind about five minutes later and said it tasted like (and I quote): "Petroleum."
I thought it was chewy and fruity-weird, but it did take forever to swallow. I also thought it came with an oily aftertaste. Jane was the only one who really liked the pizza. Audrea and Ray wouldn't touch the last slice, so Jane got the last piece.
e.frutti Gummi Cola Bottle
This, of course, went to Jane, who was bug-eyed AMAZED that it tasted JUST LIKE COKE. Teresa said those things had been around forever and that yeah, of course it tastes like Coke because they put Coke in it. Apparently they have Dr. Pepper and Root Beer, too.
e.frutti Gummi hamburger
Sadly, the hamburger sprouted legs and escaped. To this day, I have no idea who made off with it, but would guess it falls into the same rubbery category as the pizza.
Note: the e.frutti pizza, hamburger and fries come in what's called the Lunch Bag. Swanky.
Twilight Conversation Hearts
Jeanna, bless her werewolf-preferring heart, sent me a box of the Twilight conversation hearts to try. I was SO EXCITED to see them, too. It was like I was 12-years-old all over again. The thing about the Twilight hearts, though? They don't live up to the hype. I think someone concocted a pastel colored witch's brew of sugar, chalk, and different Chapstick flavors, and decided to call them conversation hearts. The text on the hearts was almost impossible to see (and I combed through the hearts looking specifically for the one that said BITE ME).
The kicker that is supposed to distinguish the Twilight conversation hearts from your regular Valentine hearts is that they are supposed to sparkle like Edward Cullen does. And, um, they didn't. Woe. And oh, Great Googly-Moogly, did they taste AWFUL. The orange color was tolerable, but left a bad taste in my mouth and I was still burping orange a half hour later.
Still . . . I pressed Ray into trying one because his wife is a fan of Twilight and he said (and I quote): "These are horrible." Jane quickly chased a heart down with her Coke, Teresa said, "Ew," and Gloria wrinkled her nose.
The Verdict:
We're all about French fries and brains at the office. Which, when I think of it, is spot-on if you add a couple pots of coffee.
Check out Andi's most excellent blogs, Unhinged and Moonburn
26 comments:
Ah-hah-HAH! I love the layout! And the BRAIN! The brain is just too sexy-cool. Obviously, it's totally MINE.ReplyDelete
Hope I did the blog proud, Jeanna. Thanks for the assignment. It was fun, and I wasn't the only one having it. We were all grinning like idiots.
Good times, good times.
You beat me telling you your post is up.ReplyDelete
Hey, Andi, your post is up.
I also wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your writing and thank you for the laughs.
Was going to have bats flying through the whole thing, but didn't want to go too crazy nuts.
Mmm, crazy nuts, don't know if I'm hungry or horny.
And I did a little brain salad surgery. I served yours with extra Keanu and a side of Edward.
*SQUEEEEEEEEEE* That was my teenage girl scream!!! Yes, I realize I'm a 30-something year old Mom, wife and teacher, but c'mon!!! TWILIGHT candy!?!?!ReplyDelete
How come I've never heard of these?! Which rock have I been living under?
I am in love with Edward Cullen (okay, Rob Pattzzzz too)! So sad when I secretly wish to be Bella.
Andi, awesome guest post!!!
Jeanna, I had no idea you were a werewolf lover?! Little One has a "Team Edward" sticker that I ironed on one of her onesies. Yeah, so sad.
The rock which knows better than to eat candy from Blockbuster, C.ReplyDelete
I think Bella is kind of a twat (hoping Andi doesn't see that).
Hell yes, I'll take the warm fur over the stone cold skin, and they can fix cars. Bet those Quillete boys can throw a mean Frisbee too.
No way, did you take a photo? Have got to see her in that.
Ya know, C., I found one of those "Are You a Vampire or a Werewolf" quizzes, think I'll put it up for you.
I think Jimmy's is pretty funny. Short, but obscene, you know, about what you'd expect.
Oh, I saw it, Jeanna, I saw it. The "Bella is a twat" part.ReplyDelete
In the books, yes, she's a wing-wang. Always so insecure and sure she's utterly plain, klutzy, shy but smart, and able to attract a drop-dead (pun!) vampire? And the name drove me nuts at first, but I have since gotten used to it.
The Bella I write in my fan fiction is a stronger Bella and IMHO, more worthy of Edward.
And where IS that quiz, by the way? I clicked on the link to bring me to it and it said Page Not Found.
lol--I "like" the name Bella. I was going to name my Arabella (yes, I'm a reformed historical regency writer)and call her Bella for short, but my husband liked Layla and we settled on Catherine.ReplyDelete
I rarely watch TV, Jeanna. (except for some reason--Dinner Impossible), but my youngest son has all the Battlestar Galactica episodes and Starbuck is cool. :) I think...I listen to TV more than watch it. It's always going in our house.
Or Arabella (Carey) as in All My Children... I watch way too much TV, but almost nothing but DVDs from April to September.ReplyDelete
I really got into BG and then someone rented Disc 2 Season 2 and kept it, so I've contented myself with watching Weeds again and it's still not back so now I'm watching Weeds with commentary. One of the actresses said some very insightful stuff about the depth of the writing.
So your kids are smart too, eh.
Yes, she's a good character, a little too pouty now and again, but fun.
and yet they took away gummi ROAD KILL because of peta? jack@$. I mean... anyway, cool, brains. We will have to keep a lookout, our assorted kidlings we know would love them. I still think gummi road kill is MUCH cooler. I made road kill cupcakes one time with oreos for the tires... he he well at least I thought it was awesome!ReplyDelete
I think I would like the sweethearts but my kids would love the gooey brains!ReplyDelete
Oh no, you diin't!! LOL! Just kidding. I have to admit that in the first and second (especially the second) books, Bella really annoyed me. You know, the type of fictional character whose neck you wish you could wring if you could? That's how I felt during the whole Edward-Jacob-Edward-Jacob-Edward saga.
I'm going to have to post a pic of my 7 month old daughter wearing her Team Edward onesie for you and Jeanna. Yeah, I ironed on a Team Edward sticker on my 7 month old's onesie. Pretty darn sad, eh? LOL!


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Yes, we give out little containers that are made just for this purpose. However, they are not secure enough for the likes of Mrs. L.
Are her elaborate efforts at stool sample wrapping unusual? Of course not. We all have veterinary clients like her. But she is a true master of the art of fecal concealment. She can turn a three-gram sample into an impenetrable cross between a Sherman tank and a work of modern art.Now, we veterinarians aren't at all surprised when our veterinary clients take these elaborate measures, because we see it every day. However, suppose someone who wasn't a veterinarian saw this behavior. It could certainly give the wrong impression.
If observers from some far-off planet came to Earth and witnessed Mrs. Labyrinth preparing such a sample, surely they'd suspect that those two precious nuggets being treated with such care and apparent reverence were quite valuable. Perhaps they'd assume that these gems bore a deep religious significance to earthlings. Otherwise why would they be handled with such complex and ceremonial measures?
The truth is the space travelers' assumptions would not be far from correct. The well-being of the American economy, and morale as well, hinges on the stool sample. Sure, we veterinarians make a few paltry dollars per stool by testing it and giving out some worm pills now and then. But that's only the beginning of the story. The revenue generated by testing stools represents only the tip of the economic iceberg.
The real profit in the fecal industry is generated from the excessive use of aluminum foil, plastic wrap, sandwich bags, Tupperware, plastic cups and, of course, duct tape. Production of these materials represents a huge percentage of our country's gross national product. A decrease in the demand for stool sample camouflage could cripple these industries and bring our economy to its knees. Perhaps we weren't so wrong when, as little children, we referred to the scattered, shoe-soiling morsels on the lawn as "doggie diamonds."
Not only does this precious commodity control the purse strings of our country, it has a good grip on the heartstrings as well. Many clients have a fixation with their pet's bowel habits.
For example, Mrs. Bell (a real ding-a-ling) called last week when her dog failed to do his "dooty."
"Hello, Doctor. I'm very upset. My dog, Logjam, failed to do his 'jobby' this morning. My neighbor said it could be diabetes or distemperment. Can I give him anything?"
I knew from the pooch's recurrent history that there were two ways to get him to produce without fail. The first option was to simply wait a few hours and he would perform later in the day. The second was to give him a glimpse of my waiting room floor. I opted for the former.
So there you have it, folks—the one thing that holds our society together both financially and emotionally is the stool sample. Surely as news of this revelation leaks out, the value of stools will skyrocket. People may even begin to smuggle them into our country from nations where they can be obtained more cheaply. Soon our customs officials will have to train dogs to sniff baggage at airports and international borders in order to find contraband stool samples. That could put an end to the illegal fecal flow—unless the smugglers get Mrs. Labyrinth on their payroll.
Dr. Michael Obenski owns Allentown Clinic for Cats in Allentown, Pa.


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Flexner on Finishing: Wood Conditioner Confusion
Contradictory finishing information is frustrating. Here we clear up one example.
By Bob Flexner
Pages: 110-111
From the October 2005 issue #150
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Each month Popular Woodworking receives many letters from readers confused and frustrated with finishing. What many readers don't realize is that much of their frustration is a result of misinformation and contradictory instructions offered by finishing experts and manufacturers.
I'm quite aware of these inconsistencies, of course, and I've been surprised that no one has pointed them out sooner. In this column I offer an explanation. Explaining what is going on with these varying instructions should be instructive and illustrate the difficulties we "experts" face in trying to make sense of this crazy wood-finishing industry.
From the October 2005 issue #150
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Any carryover to 2013 will have to be used to pay down the county's debt, however, he added.
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Hi folks!
Well, we've been talking in other threads and other boards about how to improve GotMead. So, here's the scoop. If you want it to change, then volunteer to help (several of you already have, Thanks!).
First request is this: I'm using a new recipe program called CyberBrau. It's a PHP/mySQL program, and you can find it at http://www.cyberbrau.org if you're interested. It's set up for beer, but we can fudge it 'round.
We need to come up with mead info like this. You scientific types, we need a list of mead styles (mead, melomel, etc.) with an OG range, an FG range, and alcohol percent range. Don't worry about the rest of the numbers (IBU SRM CO2), because they don't really apply in mead. But I'm going to re-program this program to be a mead program. I've already emailed the creator for permission. If we don't know the info, we can always add it later, as data piles up. But we need a start point.
Right now, it has the following info in the 'styles' section:
Style OG FG Alcohol (% v/v) IBU SRM CO2
American Amber Ale 1.044-56 1.006-16 4.5-5.5 20-40 11-18 2.2-2.8
American Brown 1.040-55 1.010-18 4-5.9 25-60 15-22 1.5-2.5
American Dark Lager 1.040-50 1.008-12 4-5.5 14-20 10-20 2.5-2.7
American Lager 1.040-46 1.006-10 3.8-4.5 5-17 2-4 2.6-2.7
American Light Lager 1.024-40 1.002-08 3.5-4.4 8-15 2-4 2.6
American Pale Ale 1.044-56 1.008-16 4.5-5.5 20-40 4-11 2.2-2.8
American Pilsener 1.045-60 1.012-18 5-6 20-40 3-6 2.6-2.7
American Premium Lager 1.046-50 1.010-14 4.3-5 13-23 2-8 2.6-2.7
American Wheat 1.030-50 1.004-18 3.5-4.5 5-17 2-8 2.3-2.6
Bamberg Rauchbier 1.048-52 1.012-16 4.3-4.8 20-30 10-20 2.2-2.6
Barley Wine 1.085-120 1.024-32 8.5-12.2 50-100 14-22 1.3-2.3
Belgian Dubbel 1.050-70 1.012-16 6-7.5 18-25 10-14 1.9-2.4
Belgian Fruit Lambic 1.040-72 1.008-16 5-7 15-21 no_data 2.6-4.5
Belgian Gueuze Lambic 1.044-56 1.000-10 5-6 11-23 6-13 3.0-4.5
Belgian Lambic 1.044-56 1.000-10 5-6 11-23 6-13 3.0-4.5
Belgian Pale Ale 1.044-54 1.008-14 4-6.2 20-30 3.5-12 1.9-2.5
Belgian Strong Ale 1.064-96 1.012-24 7-11 20-50 3.5-20 1.9-2.4
Belgian Tripel 1.060-96 1.016-24 7-10 20-25 3.5-5.5 1.9-2.4
Belgian White (Wit) 1.044-50 1.006-10 4.8-5.2 15-25 2-4 2.1-2.6
Berliner Weisse 1.028-32 1.004-06 2.8-3.4 3-6 2-4 3.5
Bière de Garde 1.060-80 1.014-22 4.5-8 25-30 8-12 no_data
Bock 1.066-74 1.018-24 6-7.5 20-30 20-30 2.2-2.7
Bohemian Pilsener 1.044-56 1.014-20 4.1-5.1 35-45 3-5 2.3-2.5
Brown Porter 1.045-60 1.008-16 4.5-6 20-30 20-30 1.7-2.5
California Common 1.040-55 1.012-18 3.6-5 35-45 8-17 2.4-2.8
Cream Ale 1.044-56 1.004-10 4.2-5.6 10-22 2-5 2.6-2.7
Doppelbock 1.074-80 1.020-28 6.5-8 17-27 12-30 2.3-2.6
Dortmunder/European Export 1.048-56 1.010-14 5-6 23-29 3-5 2.6
Dunkelweizen 1.048-56 1.008-16 4.8-5.4 10-15 16-23 3.6-4.5
Düsseldorf Altbier 1.044-48 1.008-14 4.3-5 25-48 11-19 2.2-3.1
Eisbock 1.092-116 no_data 8.6-14.4 26-33 18-50 2.4
English Best (Special) Bitter 1.038-45 1.006-12 4.1-4.8 28-46 12-14 0.75-1.3
English Brown 1.040-50 1.008-14 4-5.5 15-25 15-22 1.5-2.3
English Dark Mild 1.030-38 1.004-08 3.2-4.0 10-24 17-34 1.3-2.0
English Light Mild 1.030-38 1.004-08 3.2-4 10-24 8-17 1.3-2.0
English Old/Strong Ale 1.055-75 1.008-20 6-8 30-40 10-16 1.5-2.3
English Ordinary Bitter 1.033-38 1.006-12 3-3.7 20-35 8-12 0.75-1.3
English Pale Ale 1.044-56 1.008-16 4.5-5.5 20-40 4-11 1.5-2.3
English Strong (Extra Special) B 1.046-60 1.010-16 4.8-5.8 30-55 12-14 0.75-1.3
Flanders Brown 1.044-56 1.008-16 4.8-5.2 15-25 12-18 1.9-2.5
Foreign-Style Stout 1.052-72 1.008-20 6-7.5 30-60 40+ 2.3-2.6
German Pilsener 1.044-50 1.006-12 4.6-5.4 30-40 3-4 2.5
Helles Bock 1.066-68 1.012-20 6-7.5 20-35 4-10 2.2-2.7
Imperial Stout 1.075-90 1.020-30 7-9 50-80 20+ 1.5-2.3
India Pale Ale 1.050-70 1.012-18 5-7.5 40-60 8-14 1.5-2.3
Irish Dry Stout 1.038-48 1.008-14 3.8-5 30-40 40+ 1.6-2.0
Kölsch 1.042-46 1.006-10 4.4-5 20-30 3.5-5 2.4-2.7
Maibock 1.066-68 1.012-20 6-7.5 20-35 4-10 2.2-2.7
Munich Dunkel 1.052-56 1.014-18 4.5-5 16-25 17-20 2.2-2.7
Münchner Helles 1.044-50 1.008-12 4.5-5.5 18-25 3-5 2.3-2.7
Märzen/Oktoberfest 1.050-56 1.012-120 5.3-5.9 18-25 4-15 2.6-2.7
North German Altbier 1.040-55 1.008- 4.3-5 25-40 11-19 2.2-3.1
Oatmeal Stout 1.038-56 1.008-20 3.8-6 20-40 20+ no_data
Oud Bruin 1.044-56 1.008-16 4.8-5.2 15-25 12-18 1.9-2.5
Robust Porter 1.045-60 1.008-16 5.1-6.6 20-30 30+ 1.8-2.5
Schwarzbier 1.044-52 1.012-16 3.8-5 22-30 25-30 2.2-2.6
Scottish Export Ale 1.040-50 1.010-18 4.0-4.5 15-25 10-19 0.75-1.3
Scottish Heavy Ale 1.035-40 1.010-14 3.5-4 12-20 10-19 0.75-1.3
Scottish Light Ale 1.030-35 1.006-12 2.8-5 9-20 8-17 0.75-1.3
Strong Scotch Ale 1.072-85 1.016-28 6.2-8 25-35 10-25 1.5-2.3
Sweet Stout 1.045-56 1.012-20 3-6 15-25 40+ 2.0-2.4
Traditional Bock 1.066-74 1.018-24 6-7.5 20-30 20-30 2.2-2.7
Vienna 1.048-56 1.012-18 4.8-5.4 22-28 8-12 2.4-2.6
Weizen/Weissbier 1.046-56 1.008-16 4.9-5.5 10-15 3-9 3.6-4.5
Weizenbock 1.066-80 1.016-28 6.9-9.3 10-15 5-30 3.7-4.7
From the Michael L. Hall treatise on Mead Judging
which has three sweetness ranges defined: Dry, Medium & Sweet
comes the following Quote:
Roughly, a dry mead will have a final gravity less than 1.010, a medium mead will fall in the range from 1.010 to 1.025, and a sweet mead will be greater than 1.025.
Somewhere else IIRC I've seen it split into 4 groupings of something like dry/semi-sweet/sweet/sack at <1.010, 1.010-1.020, 1.020-1.030 & >1.030
I don't think the beer categories concept works as a direct translation to mead,
ie, is a traditional mead dry, medium or sweet? The answer depends on what you want to make (how much residual sweetness you want).
we probably want a matrix of Styles versus Sweetness
just define the types (style) of mead, and the database gives the resultant %Alc (OG-FG), and sweetness (based of FG)
STYLES: (from a great site called gotmead )
Sack mead
Another thought,
With calculating the %Alc, and determining the sweetness,
the "database" will need to determine the OG & FG of the ferment, but also need to account for any added honey used for sweetening to give a resulting mead "sweetness" category (but which doesn't affect the %Alc)
(All this assumes I am understanding how the CyberBrau works :P)
Hi Vicky,
What kind of platform are you planning on mounting the Cyberbrau DB on?
Will you have the front end and back end on the same or separate machines, and will you need to u/l any applets, scripts or cookies to the user's machines?
That might help to determine how whomever will ultimately massage this thing around will proceed.
Looks exciting! I don't have a unix or linux box here. What would I need to mount it and run it?
Is it tasty . . . precious?
I've already got it running on a Linux box, front and back end. I only use Unix/Linux boxes, mainly because I've never had the time to teach myself Windows internet stuff. I run Windows *locally*, but all my online stuff is Unix.
AFAIK, we won't need any other scripts to run this thing, I'm tweaking on this end for some of the stuff, minor tweaks only.
I'm thinking that the main categories do indeed need to be dry, medium and sweet mead, with the types being the sub-types. Another question is, should we also leave in the beer categories and cider categories? I've no issue with beer leaking into GotMead.......what about y'all?
Vicky - in Greenville, SC for 2 days
The beer stuff would certainly apply to the braggots.
My guess is most beer brewers probably have somewhere else to post their beer stuff.
If the beer stuff is there, then leave it. BUT, if CyberBrau needs changing to fit mead, then probably don't have the beer stuff.
I would tend to search on "mead type", then "sweetness",I'm thinking that the main categories do indeed need to be dry, medium and sweet mead, with the types being the sub-types.
so how about main grouping being the mead type, sub-grouping being the sweetness?
That'll work. And I guess since I have to add the mead stuff anyway, I'll remove the beer stuff in the process, but leave in braggots and ciders.......
Actually, I was thinking that you might like to leave in the beer stuff. As this site is more for mead makers, it's not a far stretch for us to branch out in experimentation and try beer brewing or wine making. It's the reverse of what I normally hear of others who primarilly brew wine and beer and experiment with mead making...
Just a thought that it would be a good place for us mazers to keep our beer info should we be adventurous enough to go that far...
OK, now it's time for me to show the QA and Standards side of my personality.
Vicky, have you given any thought to standards for recipies and standards for ingredient measurements, procedure and process. I think one of the things that would vastly improve most recipies is if there were a consistant format (even in a DB) the way they are entered and served up as content.
I think using standards for measurements like T, tsp, C, oz, gal etc. would be very helpful and would lend some very much needed organization to the recipe database. Also I think it would help to give you better db content when it comes to setting up queries, searches, etc. If the data for each component of the recipe is consistant, then the db will yield better and more accurate information when the user runs a search against it.
I know that the db itself will force a basic structure, but I'm talking about using some validation to force adherence to some simple conventions for new entries, as well as thrashing the older recipes into the go-forward structure.
I'll follow-up with an email.
Is it tasty . . . precious?
Good idea, Oskaar. And I agree. This place I'm staying is giving me authentication errors when I send mail (I did get that zip file you sent me), so I'll mail you this weekend after I get back late Friday night.
I'm not sure I'll be able to reverse-engineer the Q&A stuff into the code, but I'll be happy to zip it up and toss it at whomever can.
back to the sub-type data that started this,
The data base (looking at the files in the cberbrau0.9.3.tar.gz disto) defaults to having BEER_TYPE defined, which includes Mead, while the BEER_SUBTYPE is the data that you have listed as "styles" in the origin post (above).
To keep the beer stuff in the gotmead forum, we will need to just add the MEAD STYLES to the list, and trust people to pick mead as main as the main "type" in their recipe, and select the appropriate "sub-type" to match their recipe,
ie Tradition, Melomel, Cyser, ....
This implies you can't then have sweetness as a sub-sub-type without modifying the database.
There doesn't seem to be a hard-wired logical link between sub-types and types, so someone could select a
sub-type=barley wine or Porter or ... :-/
(I guess there will be some administrative adjustments made on the fly to keep the data sane )
IF beer stuff was eliminated, then the BEER_TYPE entries could be the main mead types (Traditional, Melomel, ...), and the subtypes could be simply the 3 or 4 sweetness levels.
Keeping the Beer stuff should work, but may need some "extra info" to tell people how to do the data entry.
Well, I had actually gone into the code, and added the various types of mead (melomel, etc.) to the main type, and dry, semi-sweet, sweet and sack to the sub-type.
I used the judging guide to outline the main styles, and the ranges of FG's for the sub-types. Check it out, and see if it works for you. I can always reverse them if that isn't workable.
I actually like what you did as a go forward classification schema. To me it makes sense to have the mead types then to sub them by dry, semi-sweet, etc. I went through my stuff and dug up a bunch of judging standards, and to me it made a lot of sense from both a practical and technical perspective to do it that way. Especially so since we will be adding a section for tasting notes which would be arranged in much the same manner.
May as well keep things standardized as much as possible, it just makes good administrative and content management sense.
Is it tasty . . . precious?
looking at the recipes page (http://www.gotmead.com/cyberbrau/recipe.php?primary=1)
is it possible for the left-hand style list to group together (separate out) the meads, beers, etc ??
Note, it also affects drop-down lists for sub-types, ie it is difficult to find the four mead sub-categories among the many beer sub-categories.
One idea: Maybe all the beer sub-categories have "beer - " prepended to them, eg, "beer - porter", "beer - lager", etc
and the mead have "mead - " prepended, eg, "mead - sweet", "mead - dry", etc
This will group together the sub categories alphabetically in a drop-down list (like subtype), as on page http://www.gotmead.com/cyberbrau/recipe.php?add=1
Hi Vicky,
I think James has a pretty good idea on the grouping portion. Could be a good application for a sliding or flyout sub-menu from the main heading. Something like
Anyhow, just a thought.
Is it tasty . . . precious?
Yeah, I think that can be done. I'll dump the stuff we've got now, and just do it offline and re-insert it into the db.
Oops, missed Oskaars post. I can do the first, with sorting the items. The sliding menu idea (I sure like those things!) won't work in the DB setting we've got here. However, we might be able to come up with something. I'll give it some thought whilst I'm getting my hairs cut today, and see if I come up with something.
I keep forgetting about the db <---> menu interaction. Those sliders are really very nice. I'll noodle on that stuff a bit today, where there's a will there's a whey (at least according to Lil Red!)
Is it tasty . . . precious?
Hey Vicky,
I'll take a stab at the site logo and brand if you would like. Do you have a *.png file of your meadwench, viking and Gotmead Logo stuff?
Is it tasty . . . precious?


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Bland but decent build quality
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The Telstra 4G Tablet is surprisingly well built considering its price tag.
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Budget tablets are usually hampered by poor quality displays, but the Telstra 4G Tablet fares reasonably well in this area. It has a 10.1in screen with a resolution of 1280x800. It obviously can't display the same crisp text as tablets with higher resolutions (and higher price tags) but colour reproduction and viewing angles are reasonable. It's biggest weakness is a very reflective panel that doesn't work well in direct sunlight, along with an erratic automatic brightness setting. The screen also seems to attract an excessive amount of fingerprints.
Solid performance but 4G the key
The Telstra 4G Tablet runs Google's Android 4.0 'Ice Cream Sandwich' operating system. It's largely Google's stock standard interface with minimal tweaks and overlays, so the experience will be familiar to anyone who's used an Android tablet before. Telstra hasn't announced if or when the device will be upgraded to the latest Jelly Bean version any time soon, but Ice Cream Sandwich isn't too outdated and provides similar core functionality so this won't be of too much concern to the average user.
The 4G Tablet becomes noticeably warm during long gaming or Web browsing sessions.
Performance is about average, though definitely not outstanding. The 1.5GHz dual core processor means the Telstra 4G tablet powers along nicely for most basic tasks and we had no trouble playing graphically intense games, like GTA III and Shadowgun. However, the 4G Tablet does tend to become noticeably warm during long gaming of Web browsing sessions.
We did experience some lag, often when doing basic tasks like scrolling between home screens populated with on-screen widgets, zooming in and out of Web pages and unlocking the screen. Scrolling through long lists is also a jerky affair, but these are common issues with the Android operating system and aren't black marks on the Telstra 4G Tablet itself.
Being a Telstra-branded device, the 4G Tablet comes preloaded with a range of Telstra apps and services including TelstraOne, Foxtel Guide, White and Yellow Pages and the Garmin Navigator service. There's also file manager, note pad, task manager and power manager apps included, though the most notable customisation is a lock screen called Mi-EasyAccess. This enables you to unlock directly into six apps of your choice, in addition to holding the icon to unlock into the home screen. The long press is a little slow, though, and the unlock animation quickly becomes annoying.
Android tablet apps remain an issue, though this is an ecosystem-wide problem.
Android tablet apps on the whole remain an issue, though this is an ecosystem-wide problem and not the fault of Telstra or ZTE. There aren't enough apps on the Google Play Store designed specifically for tablet use and this means they won't work as well as they should on the Telstra 4G Tablet. There are examples both ways. The excellent Pulse Reader app, Skype, Pocket and Evernote all work fantastically well, but the likes of Facebook, Twitter and Spotify are simply blown up smartphone apps that create an awkward user experience.
The best feature of the Telstra 4G Tablet is obviously the fact that it connects to Telstra's excellent 4G network in Australia. There aren't too many tablets on the market that are 4G-capable and most of the ones that available are significantly more expensive than the Telstra 4G Tablet. The speeds you manage to achieve on Telstra's 4G network will depend on a number of factors including congestion, location and time but we managed to achieve download speeds of up to 23 megabits per second (Mbps) and upload speeds of over 20Mbps on the 4G Tablet.
Decent battery life, abysmal cameras
We found battery life fairly reasonable, lasting just under seven hours in most instances.
The Telstra 4G tablet has dual cameras on board but both offer poor quality images. There's a 5-megapixel rear camera and a 2-megapixel front facing camera for video calls. The rear camera suffers from excess image noise and poor colour reproduction, while the front facing camera works reasonably well enough for video calling apps like Skype, but the quality of still photos is predictably poor. Captured photos can be store on the 4G Tablet's 16GB of internal memory or an optional microSD card.
The Telstra 4G Tablet comes with a non-removable 6900mAh battery that Telstra says will provide up to nine hours of video playback. We found battery life fairly reasonable, lasting just under seven hours in most instances. It's not as good as the iPad's impressive battery life, but considering this is a 4G device at a competitive price, it's a fairly positive result.
The Telstra 4G Tablet sells for $480 outright. The tablet is also sold on a Telstra Data+ Tablet Plan for $49 per month over 24 months. The plan includes 4GB of data per month.
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