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Ten Of The Best Animated Disney Movies
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Walt Disney's animated movies have long been great escapes into fantasy, childhood delight and our timeless imaginations.
The Animated Disney movie is a staple of 20th century cinema. Many of the films are rarely released on DVD, Blu-ray, VHS or any home media (and when they are they are limited released).
There have been many of these kinds of movies that are wonderful entertainment and leave strong, lasting memories that continue into adulthood.
Despite the large amount of animated films made by Disney Studios throughout the decades, there are a few very special ones that stand out, more than others, that continue to entertain us throughout the years.
The following list includes some of the great ones (in no particular order); although we all have our own personal favorites, these are the most well-known classics.
I've included some information and trivia about each of the films, including the year in which they were released, their running time and their star talents.
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Fantasia (1940)
Based on multiple classical operas and imaginative visual imagery
Released: 1940
Running time: 124 minutes
Starring the talents of: Leopold Stokowski and Deems Taylor
Simply one of the greatest visual films ever created. This movie is filled with fantastic images and highlights the masterwork of creative artists of the time that has rarely been matched.
Every film cell is hand drawn and painted in vivid colors and when shown along with the beautiful 19th century classical music it's like watching a surreal waking dream.
The centerpiece of the film is Disney's mascot, Mickey Mouse, as the Sorcerer's Apprentice is the highlight of the film and a classical scene that has been copied, parodied and lampooned through the decades.
Other pieces in the film are clever and exquisite; such as the dancing mushrooms and the Centaurs during the "Pastoral" sequence.
The "Night On Bald Mountain" scene is one of the scariest scene in any animated film. (Dracula actor Bela Lugosi was a live-action model for the demon, Chernabog.)
Despite its initial box-office failure this film has become a highly regarded family classic and a true example of masterful animated filmmaking.
Robin Hood (1973)
Based on the English folk hero of the Middle Ages
Released: 1973
Running time: 83 minutes
Starring the Talents of: Brian Bedford and Phil Harris
Ridley Scott, the director of the 2010 "Robin Hood" film, stated that he felt that the last "good" Robin Hood movie made was Mel Brookes' "Robin Hood: Men In Tights".
That may be true for the live action films, but the Disney animal-character-filled version is one of the greatest Robin Hood movies ever made. The characters are passionate and lively; the emotions and affections of the main character towards his friends and Maid Marian have never been matched by any live action reversion of the tale.
The songs are memorable, of course, and the film's strong story of good versus evil is timeless. Despite the fact that the characters in the film are animal's caricatures, each of them emote a wide range of passion, emotion, and personality (even more than some real-live actors): Robin Hood and Little John are the best of friends. The Sheriff of Nottingham and the Prince John are sniveling and conniving in a way that has barely been matched.
Beauty And The Beast (1991)
Based on the French 1740 fairytale by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve and also La Belle et la Bête by Jeanne-Marie Le Prince de Beaumont
Released: 1991
Running time: 84 minutes
Starring the Talents of: Paige O'Hara and Robby Benson
This film took only two years to make instead of the standard four; it was nominated for best picture, but it lost out to "Silence of the lambs".
It was the first movie to win an Annie award (for best animation).
It was the first full length animated movie to win a Golden Globe award and the first Best Picture Nominee from Disney since Mary Poppins.
It was one of the first animated films to use digital technology (for the ballroom waltz scene) using Pixar's CAPS technology.
It employed seamless transition and combination of the hand-drawn art with the computer-created art.
It was the third most success summer film of 1991 (behind Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves and Terminator 2).
Although there had been countless different versions of the story both on the big screen and the small screen and on the stage, this film captured the imagination of both adults and children alike.
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Aladdin (1992)
Based on the Middle-Eastern folk tale from "1001 Arabian Nights"
Released: 1992
Running time: 90 minutes
Starring the talents of: Robin Williams and Scott Weinger
The first animated film that was strongly marketing using the voice actor (Robin Williams) as the star and main draw for the audience to the film. (This has since become common place for animated films.)
Actor Robin Williams (voice of the Genie) stated to James Lipton on his appearance on Bravo's "Inside the Actor's Studio" that he felt that "Aladdin" the "greatest Looney Tunes Movie" despite it being a Disney Movie.
He based this opinion on the irreverent silliness and wild off-the-cuff personality that the Genie possessed throughout the movie.
There was actually a huge amount of ad-libbing done by Williams during the recording of the film and much of his improvisations were deemed "inappropriate" for a Disney film and had to be discarded.
Cinderella (1950)
Based on the folk tale of the same name; also known as "The Glass Slipper"
Released: 1950
Running time: 74 minutes
Starring the Talents of: Ilene Woods, and James MacDonald
This is the first of Disney's animated film to be a full-length production after their funds were cut during World War 2.
This movie was actually filmed as live-action for a large amount of the film (something like 90 %) and then re-animated into a normal animation movie. (This was done to cut costs.)
The "pumpkin" carriage was a real carriage painted white with black line painted on it.
The songs in this film were the first to be released under the new Walt Disney Music Company.
Walt Disney thought that the transformation of Cinderella from her dirty maid rags into the princess-like gown was one of the best animations at the time.
Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs (1937)
Based on the 1812 folk tale "Snow White" collected by the Brothers Grimm
Released: 1937
Running time: 83 minutes
Starring the Talents of: Harry Stockwell, and Adriana Caselotti
This movie was a huge hit despite the studio executives believing it would fail, leading some of the execs to dub it "Walt Disney's Folly".
The Dwarves names in the film were not from the original fairytale, but were original to this film; thus creating difficulty for any other non-Disney film made about the Snow White and the Dwarves; forcing the writers to have create new names for the dwarves.
This was the highest grossing film until "Gone With The Wind" was released; the profits from "Snow White" were used to building the Burbank Disney Studios.
Alice In Wonderland (1951)
Based on the 1865 novel "Alice's Adventures In Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll
Released: 1951
Running time: 75 minutes
Starring the talents of: Kathryn Beaumont and Ed Wynn
No less than six versions of this story have been filmed in the last 80 years (including the recent Tim Burton / Johnny Depp one).
However; it is hard to come close to this original psychedelic film. A mix of childlike innocence and twisted dark images bring Lewis Carroll children book (and its companion book, "Through The Looking Glass") eerily to life.
In the vein of cult classics, this film did poorly during its first run in theaters but became more popular in the 1960's during hippie year and was considered a "head movie" (The 1960's Flower Power group Jefferson Airplane even recorded a song inspired by the tale, "White Rabbit").
Pinnochio (1940)
Based on the 1883 novel, "The Adventures of Pinocchio" by Carlo Collodi
Released: 1940
Running time: 88 minutes
Starring the talents of: Dickie Jones, Christian Rub (and a very tiny cameo by Mel Blanc)
Walt Disney had wanted Mel Blanc, the voice actor known mostly for Warner Brothers characters such as Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, to do some work for his film.
Mel Blanc was originally to do the voice for the character of Gideon, but the character was made mute (even though Blanc had already recorded his lines). Blanc's parts were cut, save for a single hiccup.
This film, along with other Disney films, was successfully re-released throughout the decades introducing new generations of viewers to the film, making the movie a consistent classic.
Bambi (1942)
Based on 1923 novel "Bambi, A Life In The Woods "by Felix Salten
Released: 1942
Running time: 70 minutes
Starring the talents of: Hardie Albright, and Stan Alexander
The twisted mix of happiness and heartbreak as Bambi, a young deer, known as the "Prince of the Forest", must learn to live in the wild after his mother is shot by deer hunters and a massive wild forest fire ravages his homeland.
The scene where Bambi's mother dies is one of the most heartbreaking scenes in any movie (animated or live-action).
This is one of the first Disney films to take place in the 20th century as compared to their usual period piece movies.
This film actually used children to do the voices instead of the normal use of adults imitating young voices.
The Lion King (1994)
Based on an original screenplay by Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts and Linda Woolverton
Released: 1994
Running time: 89 minutes
Starring the Talents of: Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Moira Kelly, Nathan Lane and a host of others
A slew of Hollywood Heavyweights, like Matthew Broderick, James Earl Jones and Jeremy Irons, lend their well-known voices to this grand tale of betrayal, loss, revenge and redemption.
Many people have noticed the strong storyline that is comparable to Shakespeare's immortal play "Hamlet", from the exile prince and murder father who speaks from beyond the grave.This simply helps garner this film an even great following.
With an awarding-winning soundtrack, writing and performed by Elton John, this film is a timeless, modern classic.
I have to say that I personally love them all. However, for my daughters their favorite would have to be The Little Mermaid, hands down. At ages 15 and 18, they can still follow the dialogue verbatim.
I'm one of the few that loved "The Black Cauldron" (blasphemy, I know). I wore a Taran shirt one day to work at MGM (now Disney's Hollywood Studios) and I thought some of the guys in the animation trailers/portables were gonna throw things at me.
The classic Disney Animation films are so amazing. There is something to be said for films that can be enjoyed by children and adults.
I would like to give a nod to The Little Mermaid. I love the story and thought it had some of the best music numbers.


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XENOS in the Moscow 25 and 26 july 2019 – last performance of Akram Khan in a full-length solo piece.
The title XENOS means 'stranger' or 'foreigner'. Akram and his world-class team of collaborators draw in this new solo work on the archives of the 20th century, unearthing the experience of colonial soldiers in the First World War.
As Akram himself writes:
"I will investigate specific questions that confront me more and more every day, like a shadow constantly following me, haunting me, whispering to me… Do we need to tell other people's stories in case they vanish? Who are the 'other' people? Are stories of human journeys told, retold, and told again, so we can eventually learn from our mistakes? Who are 'we', a collective or many individuals? What makes us human? Are we still human?"
Over 4 million non-white men were mobilised by the European and American armies during the conflict. Around 1.5 million of them were from India, mostly peasant-warriors from North and North-Western India, who fought and died in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. In service to the myths of Empire, dislocated from their homelands and cultures, their stories have until recently remained in shadow.
Akram has brought together a stellar creative team. Along with dramaturg Ruth Little and acclaimed Canadian playwright Jordan Tannahill, he teams up with set designer Mirella Weingarten, award-winning lighting designer Michael Hulls, costume designer Kimie Nakano, and composer Vincenzo Lamagna.
Akram is joined on stage by five international musicians: percussionist B C Manjunath, vocalist Aditya Prakash, bass player Nina Harries, saxophonist Tamar Osborn, and violinist Clarice Rarity.
This is not war. It is the ending of the world.
This is just such a war as was related in the Mahabharata.
Letter home from a wounded Indian sepoy
World Première Onassis Cultural Centre – Athens, 21 February 2018
Duration 65 minutes, without interval
Co-production: International festival-school of contemprorary art "Territory" and Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko Moscow Music Theatre
In colaboration with
Commissioned by 14-18 NOW: WW1 Centenary Art Commissions, supported by the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund and Arts Council England, and by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
Co-produced by Onassis Cultural Centre – Athens, The Grange Festival Hampshire, Sadler's Wells London, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Théâtre de la Ville – Paris/La Villette – Paris, Les Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg, National Arts Centre Ottawa, The Centre for China Shanghai International Arts Festival (CSIAF), Centro Cultural de Belém, Festspielhaus St. Pölten, Grec 2018 Festival de Barcelona, HELLERAU – European Center for the Arts Dresden, Tanz Köln, Edinburgh International Festival, Adelaide Festival, Festival Montpellier Danse 2018, Julidans Amsterdam, Canadian Stage Toronto, Romaeuropa Festival, Torinodanza festival / Teatro Stabile di Torino – Teatro Nazionale, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts New York, University of California Berkeley, Danse Danse Montreal, Curve Leicester.
Sponsored by COLAS
Supported by Arts Council England
Akram Khan is an Associate Artist of Sadler's Wells London and Curve Leicester.
Produced during residency at The Grange Festival, Hampshire and Onassis Cultural Centre – Athens (OCC).
Special thanks to Katia Arfara & the OCC team, Michael Chance, Michael Moody, Nigel Hinds, Jenny Waldman, Sarah Goodfellow, Hervé Le Bouc, Delphine Lombard, Béatrice Abeille-Robin, Mr. & Mrs. Khan, Yuko Khan, Sayuri & Kenzo Khan, Dannii Evans, Zia Ali, Es Devlin, Zena Edwards, Tim Freke, Ronan Harrington, Daniel Hernandez, Amit Lahav, Jerome Lewis, Confucius MC, Vahakn Matossian, Camilla Power, Ella Saltmarshe, Murray Shanahan, Zahed Sultan, Temujen Gunawandera, Jess Balla, Chris Timpson, Paul Evans, Robin Leonard, Florian Stagliano.
Akram Khan gratefully acknowledges Akram Khan Company staff team: Farooq Chaudhry, Jan Hart, Richard Fagan, Tina Fagan, Mashitah Omar, Clare Cody-Richardson, Céline Gaubert, Christine Maupetit, Amy Sharkey, Hannah Patel, Mai Tassinari, Nathan White, and all those who contributed to make the production successful.
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St. Croix Police Chief and VIPD Talk To Ricardo Richards Elementary School Students About A Career In Law Enforcement
CAREER DAY: Ricardo Richards Elementary School students with the help of teachers and representatives of the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) were able to dress up in the uniforms of the professions they might enter into as they get older.
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People from the community attended and representatives from public and private sectors gave presentations about their careers to the students at the Barren Spot school.
At least 50 students participated dressed in their chosen occupation as chef, nurse, fireman, lawyer, doctor, contractor, astronaut, teacher, and many other occupations.
St. Croix Police Chief Winsbut McFarlande was invited to do a presentation on policing and he tried to engage the students in interesting topics as students asked them why they chose their careers.
Chief McFarlande acknowledged the students for their chosen careers and said that he was inspired by the 10 students who chose law enforcement.
Aaydin Johnson, six years old, who was dressed as Chief McFarlande and six-year-old Ahmani Navarro was dressed as Police Commissioner Delroy Richards Sr.; other students were dressed as patrol, SWAT, and military police officers.
McFarlande told the students that a police officer has many important duties that are a part of his job.
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Why is there so much debate how to get to heaven? Why is there so much fighting over cups and baptism and names that we divide ourselves? Church of Christ, Baptists, Lutherans, Methodists, Pentecostals, Catholics, why do each of us argue that we are the only ones who are making it, when we each understand a different aspect of our God? Why do we try to separate when we are supposed to be one church, one body, one baptism? Why is it, if someone doesn't believe the way we do, they are not making it? Why?
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Environmental Science in a Changing World
Working closely with Professor Stephen Porder and Postdoctoral Researcher Radika Bhaskar, the Sheridan Center created two purpose-built interactive online modules for this course. Both modules use data visualizations, powered by real paleoclimate and agricultural data, to help students develop data literacy and to provide hands-on opportunities for guided exploration of critical topics in contemporary environmental science.
Paleoclimate and Pollen Proxies
This interactive module introduced the science of climate proxies—specifically, the use of preserved pollen as a proxy for past climatic changes—in order to help students develop a conceptual understanding of paleoclimate. Using reconstructed pollen distribution maps from published research in conjunction with publicly available datasets and data exploration tools, the module guided students through the process and reasoning that allows scientists to infer past conditions from observable phenomena in the present. Along the way, students responded periodically to questions that required them interpret visual representations of pollen data or to apply specific forms of reasoning about pollen proxies and paleoclimate to new information.
Agriculture and Its Environmental Consequences
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Interactive, self-paced modules are a good way to provide more sustained attention to topics and ideas that have been introduced in class. When paired carefully with other assignments or activities, and integrated thoughtfully with individual class meetings, modules of this type offer a highly focused, effective means of developing conceptual understanding. Creating interactive modules can involve identifying high-priority topics and learning objectives, storyboarding interactive module components, researching data sources and preparing data, and web programming and design. For instructors, this type of project can take between two and six months, depending on the scope and number of modules.


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If someone loses their mental capacity and becomes unable to make decisions, but has not made a Lasting Power of Attorney, it may be necessary for a Deputy to be appointed by the Court of Protection.
The Court of Protection is an independent judicial body which is responsible for making decisions relating to those individuals who lack the mental capacity to make decisions for themselves. These decisions can relate to property and finance and questions of health and welfare. If there is a need for on-going decisions to be made, the Court may appoint a Deputy and [entitle] them with the powers to make these decisions.
The Court of Protection is responsible for:
- Deciding if an individual has the mental capacity to make a decision for themselves
- Appointing family members or friends as Deputies on behalf of the individual who lacks mental capacity
- Giving permission to people to make one-off decisions on behalf of a person who lacks mental capacity
- Making decisions on Lasting Power of Attorney and Enduring Power of Attorney
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What would happen if you lost capacity through illness or through a sudden injury? How would your bills be paid? Who would decide what medical treatment you will have?
By making a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) you can give someone (your Attorney) you know and trust your express authority to deal with your affairs if you are unable to do this yourself. An LPA cannot be used until it has been registered at the Office of the Public Guardian. It can cover either your financial affairs or decisions that may need to be made about your health and personal welfare (e.g. medical treatment, care and so on) or both.
Making an LPA is sensible planning
What if I do not have an LPA and need help in the future?
If you do not have an LPA and become unable to deal with your own affairs due to a loss of mental capacity, the process of appointing someone to stand in your place (and be your Court-appointed Deputy) can be cumbersome and costly.
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Archery is recognised as a style of historic tactic. It purposely assisted battles or wars quite a few several years in the past. Despite the fact that it is no extended made use of inside this ground breaking age for battles, it includes held its acceptance as a recreation. It is regarded as a match of precision and accuracy, and several human beings are drawn towards it.
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The flat rate system is mostly used to pay technicians in automotive dealerships. There are hourly and salary jobs out there, but the majority are flat-rate. The system itself is easy to understand, but depending on the service department, there can be different variations which make it seem more confusing than it actually is. I'm going to explain the basics for anyone who doesn't know the system, or who have never heard of it.
The name is what it is. As a technician, you get a flat rate per job/ paid by the piece. Each technician has an hourly rate, some higher than others depending on several different factors. There are two different sets of times. Warranty times, and cash/customer pay times. That's right! For the same exact job, there are two separate times. The times are published by the manufacturer for warranty times, and there are several companies out there who publish the cash/customer pay times. Years ago these times could found in books, but now like everything else, they are found online.
Each job hour is broken down into tenths. A tenth of an hour is six minutes. This is done by dividing 60 minutes by 10. Almost every job has a published time. If I had to put a percentage on it, I'd say about 95% of the time. The other 5%, the times are estimated by the technician doing the work, or the manager. Sometimes it will be straight time. Straight time is whatever time spent doing that job, that is how much time the technician will get paid and the customer will be charged.
I'm going to use a water pump for an example here, and the times are also an example. A customer brings their car in for repair, which is still under warranty. Their concern is a coolant leak. The technician diagnoses the issue and performs the repair. Since this vehicle is under warranty, the labor for the job published by the manufacturer is 1.6 hours (1 hour and 36 minutes). That same job on that same car if it were no longer under the warranty could pay something around 2.8 hours (2 hours and 48 minutes). If the technician's hourly rate is $20.00 per hour, he/she will make $32 if that job is warranty. If the same job is customer pay/cash, they will make $56. Regardless of how long the job takes the technician, the times, are the times. This can be a great thing, or it can be a horrible thing. If they can do the job in half the time, their hourly rate is technically doubled! Sounds great right? Well, not so great. If the technician takes twice the allotted time, then their hourly rate is technically cut in half! Unfortunately, more times than not, young technicians or tech school students are told about the "unlimited potential to earn", but not told about the potential to work more hours than they are going to get paid for. The system is based on production. If you don't produce, you don't get paid. In other words… If the dealership or service center isn't making money, either is the technician.
If you read the "about me" section on the home page, you saw I mentioned my first flat-rate job, now I'm going to elaborate on it. I was about 21 years old. I was making $13 per hour. A few months prior, I finished up school and asked for a raise. I got moved from 11$ per hour to $13, but as a flat rate technician which was a win/win for the dealership, and for me… A major loss! In the couple months that I lasted, I was averaging somewhere around 20 hours a week. That was around the same amount of hours I was producing when I was making 11$ per hour. So the only person that got a raise was the dealership. I went from making $11 per hour x's 40 hours per week to making $13 per hour x's 20ish hours a week. Do that math! The dealerships hourly rate stayed the same and my hourly rate was almost cut in half. I lasted a total of about 3 months as a flat rate technician. My last week there, I worked 44 hours and produced 11. The following week I accepted a job as an hourly technician at an independent service shop. So I gave the dealership two weeks notice and was fired the next day.
If you are new to the automotive business, I hope you've learned a lesson or two from reading this. If you are someone interested in how the flat rate system works, hopefully, you understand the basic concepts behind it now. Last but not least, if you are someone who has experience in the automotive industry, I'm sorry for boring you with a bunch of information that you already know.
Thank you for reading! Feel free to leave any comments, complaints, or suggestions.


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Applications for 2019 grants are now being accepted. To apply, please click on "Apply for a Grant" in the menu. A decision on the recipients will occur after the September 15th, 2019 application deadline.
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In 2019, the fund is in a position to award grant money of approximately $18,000.
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Past Grant Recipients
Since 2001 examples of past recipients include Calgary Outlink (formerly GLCSA), the Fairytales Presentation Society and the Calgary Birth Control Association. With your support we will increase our level of support to these and other organizations.
Past grant recipients were:
2018 Grant Recipients:
The YWCA's DBT Skills Group
The Chinook Fund is proud to announce that our one of the two 2018 grants has been awarded to the YWCA's DBT Skills Group assisting with counselling and programming for LGBTQ+ youth.
The Calgary Queer Arts Society
The Chinook Fund is proud to announce our second 2018 grant has been awarded to the Calgary Queer Arts Society to help fund its LGBTQ2S+ Health & Wellness Conference
2017 Grant Recipients:
Bullying Ends Here
Bullying Ends Here is a highly effective program of school presentations and providing information to eliminate bullying and it's horrible results, including suicide.
Calgary Sexual Health Centre
Calgary Sexual Health Centre has a wide variety of programs including the one our grant went to, that being to establish a support group for parents and guardians of transgender youth.
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Program for LGBT Seniors
Boys & Girls Club
Program for LGBT Youth
Theatre Outre
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Boys & Girls Club
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Third Street Theatre
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Beyond Borders Program
Calgary Sexual Health Centre
Gay Straight Alliance development
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2013 Grant Recipients:
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Beyond Borders Program
Queer Media Program
Third Street Theatre
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Inside Out Youth Group
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Winter Footwear "MOREGOR"
Materials and craftsmanship
MOREGOR Snow Boots are made of natural materials and are the high quality modern and stylish footwear designed for everyday wear in urban environment and outdoors.
MOREGOR Snow Boots – is an excellent combination of quality, comfort and original design. Our footwear will keep you warm in cold and wet weather, while highlighting your personal style. Regarding the unique style of our footwear, each and every product is made with out-most care, so you can be assured that each pair of boots is really unique, due to the natural fur we use.
Only carefully selected high quality natural materials are used in the manufacturing process of MOREGOR footwear. Selection of materials and their suppliers has been carried out over several years. Now we can offer our footwear to customers with optimally selected and assembled quality materials.
Choice of natural fur and leather was a key factor for winter footwear, because the main advantage of natural fur is its unique ability to protect against the cold, dampness and humidity. At the same time it allows the human skin to breathe and provide unique thermoregulation ability.
The use of natural materials allows customers to feel comfortable in various weather conditions.
People can feel comfort wearing our footwear at wide range of temperatures from +10 C to -30 C. Indeed, the Nature itself participated in the creation of such a unique material as natural fur and leather in the process of evolution for millions of years. Besides that, the beauty and uniqueness of the products made of natural fur has been highly appreciated at all times.
Toe box is made of premium genuine cow leather with retaining its hair (pile, fleece). This kind of leather is expensive, but perfectly combined with different kinds of natural fur, which is used for finishing the top of the fur boots. Retaining of natural fleece (hair) also provides natural extra protection against dirt, moisture, and small skin (leather) damage. Dirt does not stick and is easily cleaned off.
The inside (inner part) of the footwear is made of a material based on the natural sheep wool.
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The top part of the MOREGOR winter footwear is made of natural fur. We use different kinds of fur and natural sheepskins (mutton). For the most of our models we use nutria fur from Argentina. Nutria fur has a number of unique consumer characteristics (features).
As nutria tends to spend a lot of time in the water, its fur lasts a long time, protects against moisture and humidity, as well as well retains warmth. It should be noted that the nutria fur is a sub-product of the food industry. Eating nutria meat for food is common and is part of the traditional cuisine in Argentina and some other countries. In Argentina eating nutria meat is as widespread as the use of beef in some European countries.
In addition, we have models of boots, where the top part is made of natural sheepskins (mutton).
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Date: Friday 22nd June 2012 10:00a.m.
Start & finish point: Llanbadoc Island Site (SO377000) Postcode NP15 1SX. The site is situated behind Llanbadoc Church, ½ mile out of Usk on the road to Caerleon.
Distance: 5 miles
Time to walk: Approx 3 hours
Description: Ever wondered how the daisy got its name, what plant can be used to cure piles or how you can use an apple to foretell your future spouse? If so then join us on this light-hearted look at the folklore of flowers. We will be travelling through fields, woodlands and along farm tracks in the area between Llanbadoc, Usk and Gwehelog.
Terrain: One short steep slope and lots of stiles.
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Isn't it so dreamy!?!
The Morris vanities from Signature Hardware are the show stopper.
I love that each girl has their own space.
There's storage underneath and plenty in the drawers..THE SOFT CLOSE DRAWERS! I bought baskets at the dollar store and labeled everything. So far so good.
Wonder what our plans are for the middle?
I originally thought it would need something but I like the simplicity of leaving it as is.. Plus, where would Pippi sit while the girls are brushing their teeth?
You can't even imagine how many times I took measurements to make sure this was all going to fit.
I've never had carrara marble countertops. They're so pretty and shiny. I mentioned in this post that at Signature Hardware you can customize your vanity by picking the type and color of stone you want.
The Target mirrors ended up being exactly what the room needed. The arches break up the right angles so well.
I also previously mentioned that I wasn't sure I'd be able to use these Quoizel Landry lights from Build.com . I was afraid the arch and the globes and the brass on brass wouldn't work. It does. Couldn't love it more.
With the board and batten on the walls we didn't really need any large scale art. It's like the walls are art all on their own. These simple frames were perfect.
It's a super subtle but I love that all the art has a floral element.
The top wall color is Sherwin Williams 'Origami White'. It's a rich and creamy off white. The color on the board and batten is 'Chaise Mauve'. It's a warm, almost grey purple. I feel like it's a different, moody shade in all of these pictures and in real life at different times of the day. It's like a majestic unicorn and I'm into it.
I mean, let's just look back at the before pictures.
A huge thanks to Jewel for including me in this project. Thanks to Signature Hardware and Build.com for the gorgeous fixtures.
We're happy about it in case you couldn't tell already.
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scripture print // always be grateful - homegoods // skyros grey floor tiles // white bins // soap dispensers- homegoods
Make sure to check in on the other Primp and Pamper reveals! I'm so excited to see them.
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Today we are going to introduce you to a very special project.
This ideabook examines the recovery of an old school building in Aldeia da Ponte, in the Sabugal municipality in Portugal. Built by Father Francisco Maria Rodrigues d'Oliveira Grainha in 1891, we will see that this building has strong historical features that make it a characteristic home in this village.
However, despite it's 19th century architecture, this school was in very bad shape.
Recently classified as a building of municipal interest, the building needed to be improved without affecting the original structure. We will witness how this influenced the design process when it came to the renovation, preserving the history while creating a new and improved building.
The challenge was undertaken by David Bilo, Architects based in Coimbra. You will see how they used the past as a resource for the creative process, without forgetting the present. In turn, they have created a space of great significance to the timeless, rural village.
Curious to find out more? Let's explore the before and after below!
In this image, we can see that this is a building with great heritage. However, it is in a state of decay with seemingly no end in sight when it comes to how run down it is. It is a landmark for this village and yet it looks like it is about to crumble with time.
We can see that this a large, grand building made up of two floors with several windows. Yellow and white dominate the facade.
Outside, the stairs connect the two floors, while looking out onto what was once a beautiful meadow.
The windows are no longer windows, but rather
holes in the walls.
The ceiling is gradually caving in and nature has begun to take over this space. It's decrepit and run down. We can see that moss now covers the walls and grass has begun growing from the floors.
Maintenance is essential for any building, but especially for an old building.
In this case, the architects had to carefully assess the space to decide which architecture should be maintained to preserve the heritage value, while still making it a modern and usable space.
Fascinating is it not? The entire home has been reinterpreted into a modern design, while it maintains its 19th century architecture. This ensures that the essence of the former design remains but it takes on a whole new and refreshed look.
Don't you think the new colours create a very clean looking facade?
We can see that the exterior stairs were removed, probably because they were an unnecessary element that was no longer functional. The designers have chosen to eliminate it so that it doesn't interfere with the facade.
Like the idea of incorporating the old with the new? Have a look at this ideabook: Before and After: Reincarnating a Rustic Barn.
From this image, we can see that the windows and doors have been standardised, improving the appearance of the building's facade. The exterior look and feel is now dominated by white and a reddish brown.
Don't you love the touch of granite throughout, which maintains the detail and heritage of the building before the renovation, especially in the chapel area?
The chapel window, which was once run down with no glass, now features what you might call modernist stained glass. This design style as well as the colours are compatible with the facade.
The outer area includes a traditional stone wall, which has been restored, which gives height and depth to the landscape. It also serves as a boundary between the private space and the public space.
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The ancient religious architecture was a bit old-fashioned previously but when we revisit it after the renovation, we can really appreciate how beautiful it is.
Some old elements have been preserved, especially the space available, but the finishes are modern and minimalist. Don't you love the gorgeous, crafted lighting?
Another detail is the staircase on the left side of the room, which seems to represent the modern interpretation of a pulpit.
The new interior of the school speaks to us in modern tones with a comfortable and minimalist style.
The room is finished in a light wood with mostly neutral colours and decorated with subtle lighting.
The floor features black and white patterned tiles, which really add the finishing touch to the room. The chairs are elegant design pieces, which are increasingly being utilised for spaces like this.
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Nobody knows if innovation is infectious, or can be learnt. But the year 2009 saw a wave of creative, inspired approaches from the nation's medical fraternity. No, not big bang innovations, but more the Tata Nano variety. With government expenditure on health as a percentage of total health expenditure at 17.9 per cent, one hardly expects the Indian state to play a major role. Nor so much the booming drug companies, who spend 12 to 15 per cent of their outlays on research and 30 per cent on marketing. The true leaders of innovation this year have been the nation's surgeons.
Technology has been their driving force, minimally invasive the gold standard and precision the mantra. And armed with new machines and new skills, surgeons have accessed parts of a patient's body as never before, used tools and techniques in a whole new way, changed how some types of surgery are performed, hastened the healing process for many and practically created new milestones for the range of patients they can help.
"Modern surgery might not yet feature Star Trek-ian techniques and equipment, but in some regards, they are on their way," says Dr Naresh Trehan, the cardiologist who pioneered robotic surgery of the heart in the country. But that's not all. From discovering new drugs and genes, new business models, new use of technology to designing hospital furniture keeping the Indian reality in mind-simple innovations have been the flavour of the season. "The knowledge economy is an innovation economy," they say. Our doctors and researchers this year have certainly provided a roadmap for turning new ideas into long-term successes.
1. Sizing up the brain
Gene behind brain disorder found
This is what happens when the best brains come together to size up the brain. Geneticist Arun Kumar of the Indian Institute of Science (IISC) and psychiatrist Satish Girimaji of the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) in Bangalore worked together for nine years. The outcome? Finding a key gene that causes microcephaly-a disorder marked by smaller-than-normal brain size and mental retardation. Until now only four genes were known to cause this hereditary disorder that develops in the foetal stage. This is the first time a fifth gene, named STIL, has been detected. The new gene is particularly valid for India, where one in every 50,000 to 1,00,000 live births ends up with microcephaly.
2. Beating cancer
Research and technology bring new hope
Medics link the HPV virus to cervical cancer, especially in sexually active women. In India, it kills about 76,000 each year. This year, biochemists, microbiologists and gynaecologists at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences sent a message of hope by detecting the most common HPV types that cause havoc in India. More good news: the Apollo Speciality Cancer Hospital in Chennai launched the CyberKnife technology, a first in India. A pocket-pincher, but it promises precise radiation to cancer cells, avoiding healthy tissue. A noninvasive option that caters to the quality of life of a cancer patient.
3. Gumming the eye
Using glue in eye surgery
For the first time, the entire front part of a patient's eye-cornea, sclera, iris, pupil and lens-was transplanted at Dr Agarwal's Eye Hospital & Eye Research Centre, Chennai. It followed the technique that was used here in 2007 to fix intraocular lens with fibrin glue (generally used to arrest bleeding and seal tissues in surgery) in a patient's eye where lenses could not be implanted by normal procedures. "Earlier, the treatment of damaged IOL was a challenge for ophthalmologists and in most cases nothing could be done," says Agarwal. "With this glue technology, we can now treat patients where intraocular lens capsules are missing."
4. Lend me a hand, robot
Milestone robotic surgeries of chest and stomach
It was the year of surgeons using third-generation robots to reach a range of organs. The first such surgery on the thorax was done by Dr Arvind Kumar of AIIMS, Delhi, in June. Last month,Dr Jaydeep Palep did the first stomach surgery at Care Hospital, Hyderabad."It's almost like shrinking one's hands and putting them in places they would never fit,"says Kumar.
5. The sweet switch
A rare surgery for diabetes
Surgery for diabetes? That's exactly what Dr Surendra Ugale of Kirloskar Hospital in Hyderabad and Dr Ramen Goel of Bombay Hospital tried out through the Ileal Transposition (or small intestinal switch). The procedure shortens the intestinal tract between the stomach and terminal ileum, shifts it into an upper area and puts it in line again. The fallout? A biochemical process that facilitates insulin secretion in the presence of undigested food and controls Type II diabetes-a metabolic disorder that is marked by the failure to absorb sugar and starch due to lack of the hormone insulin.
6. Sing a different tune
iPhone used to stave off blindness
Who would have thought that the pricey Apple iPhone could help India's rural masses? But doctors at the Narayana Nethralaya Postgraduate Institute of Ophthalmology, Bangalore, are doing precisely that to diagnose vision loss in infants from remote areas. Over 8 per cent of India's 27 million infants each year weigh less than 2 kg and run the risk of Retinopathy of Prematurity. So long just a handful of city doctors had the know-how. Now with the iPhone and a software developed by the i2i TeleSolutions, the good doctors are busy saving lives across the country.
7. Business unusual
A low-cost luxury hospital
Free market mantra to tackle poverty? Think LifeSpring maternity hospital,Hyderabad. The no-frills chain of small hospitals offering world-class care to low-income clients at 30-50 per cent of market rates is winning kudos for its business model.Set up as a joint venture of Hindustan Latex Ltd and Acumen,US, last year, six hospitals have rolled out, with 30 more on the cards by 2010. Success mantra?With over 1,500 customers a month, optimising resources and leveraging economies of scale.
8. Propped up in style
A homespun hospital bed addresses Indian needs
Between the hand-cranking metal beds and super-expensive motorised ones, Indian hospitals had little choice. Then came Onio, the design firm in Pune set up by two ex-NID-ians, whose unique design won them the Design Brilliance Award. "Indian beds imitated Western designs," says Prakash Khanzode, who mentored the project. "We spoke to hundreds of doctors, nurses and patients to come up with a design suitable for India." Plastic on all exposed surfaces, quick-shifting, totally adjustable, the Vita Bed is ready for ICUs. Godrej is about to market it.
9. At your finger tips
Ancient medical skills online
Thousands of years of accumulated medical knowledge at the click of a mouse. Thanks to the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research and the Department of AYUSH, Ministry of Health, the world's first traditional knowledge digital library took shape this year. With over 200,000 ayurveda, siddha and unani formulations across 30 million pages in five international languages, it will hopefully put an end to the rampant misappropriation of time-honoured medical knowledge and practices-a growing concern.
10. Power-packed pill
A five-in-one capsule for the heart
Lifestyle moderation is the key to prevent chronic diseases. Yes, we all know that. But in this age of lifestyle excesses, those who forget to look after their cardiovascular health, a preventive pill is about to come handy. It's a five-in-one drug combo meant to keep blood singing through your veins and simmer down raging cholesterol and blood pressure. Designed by a team of doctors from Bangalore's St. John's Medical College and McMaster University, Canada, the polypill-a first in the world-is likely to reduce coronary heart disease by 62 per cent and stroke by 48 per cent.


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As my long-term readers may recall, this little blog originated to be just what its title indicates: a place for this particular Anglophilic Anglican to share posts relating to my love of England, Britain, the British Isles generally, and the classical Anglican tradition, with diversions into more-or-less related realms of nature and culture.
Unfortunately, the refugee crisis of 2015 in Europe, the sudden and vicious assault on anything Confederate (and now expanding ever-outward from that point to include even the Founding Fathers and founding documents themselves) in the U.S. in the same year, and the insane-asylum reaction of the sociopolitical Left to the election of President Trump in 2016, all of which have continued to ramify, led me to believe that I needed to do my part, however small, and however localized in this little backwater corner of the internet, to defend the West – the history, heritage, traditions, and customs of Western Civilization – from those who appear to be actively seeking its overthrow.
But this is Lent. It is the season of self-examination, of penitence and preparation, leading up to the events of Holy Week and Easter, culminating with the Feast of the Resurrection itself. And while it is important to do what we can, when we can, to hold the line for what is left of Western Christendom, and that civilization whose history is so closely interwoven with it, it is also touching upon the sin of pride to believe that on my efforts alone depends the success or failure of that mission. As my dear late mother would remind me, "God is still in charge."
And so part of my Lenten discipline for this year is to resist the hubris of assuming that it is up to me to reverse the decline. I can't save the world, although perhaps I can help in some minor way to advance that goal. All I can do is tend my small corner of the vineyard. And to do that effectively, I have also to tend to my own spiritual well-being.
All of which is a long-way-'round way of saying that – barring something so egregious that refraining from comment would be a worse fault than commenting, which I hope does not occur – I shall be refraining from specifically political posts in this blog for the duration of Lent (and hopefully the Octave of Easter, as well). I shall be posting cultural posts, historical posts, literary or architectural or musical posts, natural history posts, and hopefully an above-average percentage of Anglican or other posts of a religious or theological nature.
But I am on sabbatical – or "fasting," if you prefer – from overtly political posts, for the duration of this holy season of Lent. To reflect this, I have changed the header image to a slightly less-pugilistic version of the St. George flag… albeit one whose slightly tarnished visage reflects the reality that all is not entirely well in the Realm of Merrie Olde England, or indeed, the West as a whole.
I pray God grants you a holy, blessed, and fruitful Lenten observance. And I ask you to pray for me as well. Thank you, and God bless!
— Fr. Tom ("The Anglophilic Anglican")
ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who hatest nothing that thou hast made, and dost forgive the sins of all those who are penitent: Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of thee, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Collect for the First Day of Lent, commonly Called Ash-Wednesday. The Book of Common Prayer 1928.
And of course, as the "Voluntary Disclaimer" posted on my right sidebar notes:
Unless specifically stated to the contrary, the opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author, and do not represent the opinions, policies, or perspectives of any other person, religious organization, business, or other entity.


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Galaxy Hotel is on a unique location in order to explore Heraklion the birthplace of El Greco and Nikos Kazantzakis.
The Palace of Knossos the biggest and most impressive palace of the minoan civilization and the capital of Minoan Crete, is situated just 5km away. To beat the crowds and avoid the heat, get there before 10.00am. A combinde ticket with the Iraklio Archaelogical Museum costs 10 euros.
Very close to Knossos is the village of Archanes which has won the 2nd "best restored village in Europe" prize. There are four archeological sites here - one in the village (a fenced excavation) and three close by, at Anemospilia, at Fourni (on the edge of the village - a Minoan graveyard) and the fourth one, Vathypetro, on the way to Houdetsi is worthwhile not only for the finds, but also some of the most magnificent views of Crete which you can see from the site - a unique vantage point.
As you return back to Heraklion visit also the Archeological Museum of Heraklion. The Archaeological Museum of Heraklion is one of the most important and significant museums in Greece. The museum was built during the years 1937-1940 and hosts 20 rooms with exhibits originating exclusively from Crete. These exhibits come mostly from central and eastern Crete and cover a history of 5.500 years. The exhibits are presented following the chronological evolution of the Minoan civilisation.
Visit the Historical Museum of Crete. It was founded in 1953 by the Society of Cretan Historical Studies. It is housed in a three storey neoclassical building owned by Kalokairinos family and constitutes another important element of Cretan history and tradition. It comprises 12 rooms showing the evolution of Cretan civilisation from the Christian period until the 20th century. It includes pictures, historical heirlooms, books, maps, Cretan costumes and many other exhibits depicting in the best way the Crete of the past.
Familiarize yourself with the natural wealth of Crete and mainland Greece at Natural History Museum of Crete. Among others, the purpose is to understand the relation between the old civilisations and the natural environment, to get to know the impressive past, the future of Crete and the Mediterranean through the fossils, rocks and minerals presented.
Spent some time at Museum of Visual Arts (METH) which was established in 2000 by K. Schizakis and is a meeting place for fruitful discussions between creators and art enthusiasts. It is a place of intellectual development, cultivation, education and entertainment. Important events in art's most particular aspects are organized and hosted in the museum.
Visit Koules Fortress, 'The Venice of the East', as it was described during the Venetian rule, is the trademark of the medieval city of Heraklion. Koules Fortress was built in 1523-1540 offering a spectacular view to the Cretan sea and is the vigilant guard that protects the city of Heraklion.
The tomb of the most beloved writer of Crete, N, Kazantzakis is located on the southern part of the Venetian Walls, on the tower Martinengo. Its wooden cross bears his famous quote: 'I hope for nothing. I fear nothing. I am free'. Offering a view to the entire city of Heraklion, this part of the city makes clear that no homage will ever be enough for this great man.
Head to the centre of Heraklio at Lions' Square - Morosini Fountain Known as Lions' Square, Morosini Fountain or Eleftheriou Venizelou Square (in honor of the great Greek statesman), the square with its ornate eight-lobed stone fountain portraying scenes from Greek mythology, is the quintessential meeting spot for locals and visitors to the city alike.
Visit the Central Market 1866 Street Fruits, vegetables, herbs, fresh fish and meat. Iraklio's lively marketplace spreads its colorful offerings along a road whose name is a constant reminder for all of yet another historical Cretan revolution. Shouts, movement and energy merge with the aromas of thyme, honey and Raki, the local version of moonshine. Here you can learn about the rich variety of Cretan cheeses while strolling along and planning the day's activities…
St. Minas Cathedral The patron saint of Iraklio, St. Minas has his majestic home in one of the largest churches in Greece. Built on a cross plan with two bell towers gracing the rear, the church has been repeatedly scarred by battles for the city's conquest. Following 30 years of restoration attempts, the cathedral was finally returned to its original splendor in 1896, to ecstatic celebrations by the city's populace.
Pay a visit at Church and Museum of St. Catherine of the Sinaites With its stunning collection of altar furnishings, books, vestments and detached murals representative of the Cretan Renaissance, the most outstanding of which are the rare icons painted by Michael Damaskinos, the church of St. Catherine was built during the second Byzantine period, and today boasts an exhibition space that will undoubtedly enrich the knowledge of all art-loving visitors.
Explore 25th of August Street Ottoman, Venetian, modern. Buildings with a unique co-existence that showcase the city's rich and intense historical legacy. The pedestrian 25th of August Street that runs from the old port up to Lions Square switches back and forth between history and everyday modern life: shops, offices, the elegant church of St. Titus and monuments. A one-of-a-kind jumble with elements that distinguish themselves from the rest: the Venetian Loggia, once a meeting place for aristocracy and today one of Europe's best-preserved Venetian monuments, and the Basilica of St. Mark, today housing the Municipal Picture Gallery.
Historical Museum of Crete The museum's rooms play host to a 2,000-year old history, displaying a wealth of utilitarian and decorative objects from the Roman and Arab periods, passing through the Byzantine, Venetian and Turkish occupations as well. Stand in front of the wooden model of the city of Iraklio as it looked in the 17th century and marvel at the peak of the city's power in Venetian times. Ponder the 21-year siege of the city by Turkish invaders, the desperation at the fall into enemy hands, the union of the island with the rest of Greece in 1913 and the famed Battle of Crete in the island's more recent history.
Located 63 km south-west of Heraklion, the ruins of Phaistos palace are the second most significant palace complex of Minoan Crete and unique cradle of cultural wealth. The old and the new palace, the royal living accommodations, the storage areas, the workshops etc. stand out from the monuments of Phaistos archaeological site. The most important finding displayed at the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion is the famous 'Phaistos Disc'.
With a history of thousands of years, Gortyn or Gortys, one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece and erstwhile capital of Crete in the past, welcomes us. 45 minutes from Heraklion, the beating heart of the story by the famous Praetorium. Near the plates with the laws of Gortyn, the Roman theater and baths, the Temple of Apollo, the surviving ancient coins and in each find and exhibit maximum cultural value. Gortyn other outside the ruins of St. Titus, who was one of the first churches of Christendom.
The large Cretaquarium, 15 km east of Heraklion (located at the former American Base in Gournes) offers its visitors a great view to the Mediterranean's sea wealth. Those wishing to live the magical experience of the silent world of the sea are welcome to come 'face to face' with hundreds of species and thousands of sea organisms.
For wine lovers, we propose the Buttari's winery in Skalani village (13km), We propose the guided tour through the wine making process, the installations and the barrel cellars.
Explore Rethymno's old town, perhaps the prettiest of Crete's Venetian cities and especially the waterfront and the streets just behind. Walk along the .harbour wall to the Venetian lighthouse. The fortezza (fortress) was built by the Venetians in 1573 to protect the city. Not only are walls, churches and the remains of its buildings of interest, the view from it to the town area great way to start planning your tour of the town. There are also sweeping sea views. Open daily.
Lassithi Plateau is ideal for those who love cycling. Enjoy the 18km ride that goes through almost all the little villages. This ride is especially nice.
Visit the small town of Agios Nikolaos, the town with its unique features, the lake ("Voulismeni"), a folklore-inspiringly deep body of water which is connected to the sea by a narrow inlet. It is surrounded and overlooked by cafes and restaurants - a busy gathering place for local residents and visitors alike.
Next stop is the cosmopolitan Elounda. The way from Agios Nikolaos to Elounda is one of the most beautiful ways on the island. Keep driving till the village of Plaka, with the marvelous view to Spinalonga island. A visit to the island is a must and will be unforgettable!
For golf lovers, the Crete Golf Club, the only 18-hole golf course on the island and one of the most impressive courses of the Mediterranean, which holds a unique challenge and a pleasant experience for both golf players and visitors all year round, is located just 25 km away.
We propose to organise a full day excursions to the south coasts, like the well organised Matala beach, famous since 1960, as the hipes used to live there, in the caves, facing the bay and organising parties. You can also visit the next beach Komos, a long sandy beach. with many trees for natural shadow. It would be better to go there a quite day with no wind.
Our third beach proposal is the beach Agiofarago, just have in mind that from the parking place you need to walk 30 min. to reach the beach. At that beach you will feel that you have a private beach. At this beach there are also rocks appropriate for climbing. If you like climbing, don't forget your equipment.
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If you're looking for a good walk on the Burnaby Mountain campus, there's a great trail map available from the City of Burnaby website. (Direct link to PDF.)
Don't forget that you should get out of your labs/offices sometimes, and that great scientists often credit long walks for some of their inspiration.
If you need a direct goal for your walk, there are a handful of geocaches on SFU's trails. (And here's an explanation of geocaching if you've never heard of it before.)
And if you'd like to range further, here's a guide to a lot of trails around Metro Vancouver.
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