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Excerpt from Mr. Adnan Oktar's Live Conversation on A9 TV dated June 23rd, 2012
Ms. DIDEM: Master, Syria declared that they have shot down the F4 type war jet of our Armed Forces which was lost yesterday, because it violated their air space and flew low. The spokesman of the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs gave a statement and said; "Turkish and Syrian marine officers are working together to rescue the pilots. I hope that we will find the pilots as soon as possible and overcome this incident. It should be noted that there is no hostility towards Turkey and it was just a defense for our sovereignty. This is just an accident, certainly not an attack." Furthermore the Syrian authorities have called our Minister of Foreign Affairs and our Prime Minister and said that they were saddened by this.
ADNAN OKTAR: Well, my brother, as far as I know when there is such a violation of jets, the jet would simply be warned. I mean let us say a man walked pass the Syrian border this is something like hitting that man in the head with a wooden stick and killing him just because he walked pass the border. How could that be acceptable? Everything has its own way of decent handling. They have wireless communication, right? Other jets might take off and inform the other party in the form of warning. And the other party would then retreat. Such things happen with Greece as well, and with many other countries. Right? For instance they enter the Iranian air space or the Turkish air space and both parties are mutually warned. Shooting them down is an abnormal act. Because there is no union of Islam, because the Muslims are all divided, those people are doing all sorts of indecent manners during such a period of dissension. What does shooting down a plane mean? There are people inside it. Right? It means directly intending to kill. "They have violated our sovereignty" Boom! "let us shoot them down!" Foreign planes erroneously enter another country's air space all the time and they are just warned through wireless communication. They announce that the other side is in violation and the other just returns without insisting. The most that can be done is to have other jets follow the intruder, accompany the jet from the sides and it would have to turn back. That is the whole point. Syria is at fault here. Just as she is at fault with her harsh attitude towards the Muslims, just as she is at fault with her merciless, sadistic, violent manners, she is at fault here as well. These matters can all be solved through reason and wisdom. But because Syria does not embrace the concept of Islamic Union and because the Islamic Union has not yet been formed within Turkey, such pains and sufferings will continue successively, they will continue increasingly, Allah knows the truth, until the Union of Islam is established. Mistress you go on.
Ms. DIDEM: Master, our president Mr. Abdullah Gul made the following statement regarding our jet being shot down in Syria; "When you consider the pace of jets flying over the seas, it might be considered as a routine to pass through the other's borders for short distances. These acts do not harbor mal-intention and are just caused inadvertently by the pace of the jets. However covering up something like this is not possible. Whatever is necessary would certainly be done. "
ADNAN OKTAR: What is it that should be done? Well, certainly we are not going to go and attack Syria. There is nothing to be done in that sense. The most that can be done is to sue for indemnity and that is it. What else can be done? The best results would be attained through the Union of Islam, through the Turkish-Islamic Union.


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Cronut-like pastries grace menu at new Dolce Vita Bakery Cafe
Published: Friday, August 2, 2013 at 4:23 p.m.
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Rose Mercado said her customers at the Union Street Farmer's Market kept telling her she should open her own bakery, so she did.
She and daughter Jennifer Mercado opened Dolce Vita Bakery Cafe on July 12 at 4908 NW 34th St., open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
They make their own baked version of the cronut - part croissant, part doughnut, usually fried - with croissant dough filled with raspberry and Bavarian cream, strawberry and cream, or Ghirardelli chocolate and cream.
Rose Mercado, who is originally from Serbia, makes several eastern European items such as walnut or poppy seed strudel.
The cafe also offers cakes, pastries, Boar's Head meats by the pound, sandwiches on freshly baked bread, panini sandwiches, soups and salads.
Dolce Vita has indoor and outdoor seating. The bakery also does catering.
Burgers4U closed in early July after it was open about a month.
The building at 3400 SW 34th St., which previously housed Back Yard Burgers, is listed for sale or lease.
The business promoted its gourmet burgers.
Numerous customer reviews on Yelp referred to high prices for bland burgers and a confusing Subway-style toppings counter.
Andaz Indian Restaurant & Bar
Andaz Indian Restaurant & Bar is opening soon at 12 W. University Ave.
Ads refer to a $10 all-you-can-eat lunch buffet.
An employee said the restaurant was planning a soft opening next weekend.
The business is owned by OM Florida Holdings of Ocala.
Andaz will be the fourth restaurant in three years at the location, following Zuzu, Bombay and the short-lived Baci Ristorante and affiliated Jolie Catering.
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End of Year Update 2014
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Preserving America's Sailing Legacy Engaging Sailing's Next Generation
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Public nominations were open from February 1 to April 1. 109 submissions made with 84 distinct nominees.
Lifetime Achievement Award presented and Class of 2014 inducted.
2014 Induction held in Detroit on September 27 and 28. 300 people attended with another 130 watching simulcast with Jim Kilroy at the California Yacht Club.
Induction in 2105 at Bay Head Yacht Club; in 2016 at St. Francis Yacht Club; and in 2017 at New York Yacht Club at Harbour Court.
STEM SAILING™: Learning Math & Science through Sailing
Discussions and plans are underway to institute the STEM Sailing™: Learning Math & Science through Sailing program in additional 10 high schools across the country.
105 organizations are part of the STEM Sailing: Learning Math & Science through Sailing National Consortium. A bi-monthly newsletter of best practices and resources is distributed. National Workshop held at the United States Naval Academy was attended by 44 people.
287 9th & 10th grade Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) students participated in seven-week NSHOF Project Based Learning Module sessions.
197 9th & 10th grade AACPS STEM students participated in field trips to the NSHOF including a tour of United States Naval Academy Hydrolab and Crown Sailing Center.
Fourth Annual Marine and Maritime Career Fair for students in grades 7-12 held at Annapolis High School. Co-sponsored by Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Eastport Yacht Club Foundation.
An Educator DigiCourse — "The Physics, Engineering and Technology of Sailing" — is under development.
The College of Charleston and Anne Arundel County Public Schools are planning Summer Academies to teach math and science teachers how to sail and to develop curricula for their classrooms.
Wounded Warrior Sailing Squadron
Spring Regatta co-sponsored with United States Naval Academy and Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating (CRAB) held on April 25.
Fall Regatta co-sponsored with United States Naval Academy and CRAB held on September 13.
Bull & Bear Sailing
Bull and Bear have hosted 230 people for sailing.
Bull and Bear participated in the Elf Classic Regatta.
Free public display at the Sailing Center of boats including among others:
Bull and Bear, replica 1860s sandbaggers
Pride of Baltimore II, replica 19th century Baltimore Topsail Schooner
Sultana, A replica Topsail Schooner
Elf, 1888 Lawley Topsail Sloop 30, 1888
Windalier, Sparkman & Stephens 58, 1962
Silent Maid, Catboat 33, 2009
Blackwatch, Sparkman & Stephens 67.8, 1958
Barnegat, Stonington Motorsailer49.3, 1962
S.S. Sophie, Trumpy 80, 1947
Sorcerer II, Cookson 95, 1998 (Research vessel)
Donnybrook, Alan Andrews 80, 2004
Adventurer, Alden 52, 1926
Almost Crazy, Sabre 34, 1990
Aqua Vite, PS 40 2002
Auspicious, Jeanneau 53, 2011
Carnival Lady, Alberg 30, 1963
Checkmate, Alberg 30, 1967
Cookin', Alberg 30, 1971
Curlew, Valiant Esprit 37, 1987
Danely, Alberg 30, 1967
Daring, Hood 45.5, 1980
Dominatrix, Catalina 36, 1994
Dream Builder, Catalina 35, 2007
Eleda, Gannon and Benjamin Sloop 45, 2010
Esperanza, Hinckley Bermuda 40, 1963
Felicity, Alberg 30, 1975
Force 4, Benetau 42, 1998
Free Rider, Alberg 30, 1964
Friendship, Alberg 30, 1968
Gilleleje, Alberg 30, 1972
Greatatude, Catalina 30, 1986
Helen Virginia, Skipjack, 1949
Heron, Sabre 34, 1987
Highlander, Sabre 38, 2005
Hot Pepper, J/120, 1998
Irie, Sparkman & Stephens 30, 1984
Joint Venture, Oceanis 343, 2004
Kahawai, Alberg 30, 1970
Knot Quite Done, Cheoy Lee Robb 35, 1964
Lacerta, Abeking & Rasmussen 40, 1956
Lady Maryland, Pungy Schooner 104, 1986
Laughing Gull, Alberg 30, 1967
L'Esprit, Alberg 30, 1968
Mariah, Cape Cod Catboat, 1989
Merinaut, Alberg 30, 1981
Mustang, Sparkman & Stephens Ocean 83, 1987
Perfection, Bristol 45.5, 1990
Rinn Duin, Albert 30, 1967
Sails Call, Beneteau 47, 2009
Second-2-Nun, Alberg 30, 1971
Serendipity, Morris Ocean Series 44, 1993
Short But Sweet, Sparkman & Stephens Tartan 28, 1990
Sigsbee, Skipjack, 1901
Skybird, Alberg 30, 1973
Slainte, Alberg 30, 1966
Solstice, Alberg 30, 1972
Someday, Hinckley Bermuda 40, 1980
Sookie, Alberg 30, 1967
Stolen Moments, Hunter 37.25, 1999
Tern II, Alberg 30, 1976
Velamore, 40' Catch, 1970
Vignette, 39' Custom Cutter, 1968
Windswept, Alberg 30, 1974
Witchcraft, Lawley 66, 1903
Zowell, Jeanneau 379, 2013
Pride of Baltimore II
4,500 people visited the Pride of Baltimore II at NSHOF during the Annapolis City Fair.
Classic Wooden Boat Rendezvous & Race
Fifth Annual Classic Wooden Boat Rendezvous & Race hedl September 20-21 in cooperation with Chesapeake Traditional Sailing Association. Twenty-one boats participated in this event, including the Woodwind Schooners.
Tom Morris Library
There are now 2,500 items in the collection.
Walter Cronkite sailing collection posted online.
Additional collections have been received.
Reading room open to the public.
Environental Stewardship
In cooperation with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, distribution at the Sailing Center of information regarding Saving the Bay.
Co-sponsored the Third Annual City Fair at Annapolis City Dock with the City of Annapolis.
Hosted 2014 Leukemia Cup Kickoff Reception.
Sponsored Summer Sailstice selfie promotion.
Hosted Adams Cup reception.
Co-hosted Skipjack Reception with Skipjack Heritage.
Celestial Navigation course scheduled for January.
Sailing Resources Locator
Interactive U.S. map of nearly 1,600 sailing programs state by state.
Film Library
A growing online collection of sailing films, TV shows and videos between four minutes and two hours.
Sailors and Stories: U.S. Olympic Sailing Medalists, U.S. Paralympic Medalists, Rolex Yachtsman of the Year and Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year Recipients, and Nathanael G. Herreshoff Trophy Winners (US Sailing Lists)
Sailing in American Literature: Listing of sailing quotes from American writers such as Thoreau, Emerson, Twain, Barth, etc.
Photographic Exhibitions: Virtual exhibition of the photographs of Daniel Forester, Onne van der Waal and Billy Black posted.
Sailing in American Art: Virtual exhibition of sailing paintings from the National Gallery of Art. Curated by Elizabeth Grazioli and Wil Scott.
Sailing in American Music: Virtual streaming of sailing in American music launched curated by David Hildebrand.
STEM Sailing: Learning Math & Science through Sailing programs and reports.
STEM Sailing: Learning Math & Science through Sailing National Consortium network and newsletters.
STEM Sailing: Learning Math & Science through Sailing STEM 9th and 10th grade curricular template.
Tom Morris Library and Book Reviews
Walter Cronkite sailing collection online.
Additional collections have been received.
American Women In Sailing Story Project
Postings of America3: The Women's Team, Adams Cup, The Salty Sisters, Mary Patten and WIMRA as part of the American Women In Sailing Story Project.
Online Contributions and Sales
Founding Members.
Annual Giving.
Morris Library Campaign.
YouTube channel online - SailingHallofFame - currently features over 30 videos with nearly 32,600 views.
Active participation by over 3,258 fans, an 11-percent increase from last year.
Created separate Facebook page for the Adams Cup.
Twitter account – @sailinghall – used to promote news and events, including short videos.
An Instagram account has been created.
Gowrie Group Yacht Club Profiles & Stories Project
Enhance and collect yacht clubs stories from across the country.
Chesapeake Station
Chesapeake Bay Bermuda 40 Rendezvous held in May.
Alberg 30 50th Anniversary Rendezvous held in August.
Union League Yacht Squadron rendezvous held in September.
New York Yacht Club cruise in October.
Partnership with SunSail and Moorings to provide discounts to Founding Member Yacht Clubs and their members.
Long Beach Yacht Club becomes a Founding Member.
State of Maryland approves a $250,000 matching Bond grant for planning and design of new facility.
All of these achievements were made possible because of generous donations to the Annual Giving Campaign. Your gift supports the National Sailing Hall of Fame's Four Pillars™:
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Please help sustain these programs by making a contribution online to the Annual Fund: Click here to donate now.
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Wounded Warrior Sailing Squadron
Bull & Bear Sailing
Free public display at the Sailing Center of boats including among others:
Pride of Baltimore II
Classic Wooden Boat Rendezvous & Race
Tom Morris Library
Environental Stewardship
Sailing Resources Locator
Film Library
Tom Morris Library and Book Reviews
American Women In Sailing Story Project
Online Contributions and Sales
Gowrie Group Yacht Club Profiles & Stories Project
Chesapeake Station
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LAGOS (Reuters) - The leader of Nigerian Islamist sect Boko Haram praises jihadist movements across the globe and singled out the United States, Britain, Israel and Nigeria as enemies in a new video, according to a translation by the SITE monitoring service.
The 39-minute video "Glad Tidings, O Soldiers of Allah", posted in a jihadist forum, features a speech by sect leader Abubakar Shekau with an unusually international focus for a group that has often seemed more pre-occupied with local gripes.
Unlike previous video speeches, which he delivered in his native Hausa tongue, the one posted on Thursday is in Arabic. Shekau pledges solidarity with Islamist fighters everywhere.
"Nigeria and other crusaders, meaning America and Britain, should witness, and the Jews of Israel who are killing the Muslims in Palestine should witness ... that we are with our mujahideen brothers in the cause of Allah everywhere," he said, according to SITE's translation.
The video appears to confirm the fears of security agents that Boko Haram has ambitions to join forces with other Islamist groups pursuing a more explicitly global, anti-Western agenda - like al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM), based in Mali.
Almost 3,000 people have been killed in fighting since Boko Haram launched an uprising in northern Nigeria in mid-2009, enraged by the death of its former leader Mohammed Yusuf in police custody during a crackdown on the sect.
The video wishes "glad tidings" on Islamist warriors in "Islamic Maghreb" (the Sahara) and "the Islamic State in Mali", as well as Somalia, Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, Yemen and "usurped Palestine".
He list "martyrs" in the global fight against world powers like Britain and the United States, including Osama bin-Laden.
"Don't think that jihad stops with the death of imams, because imams are individuals," he tells them. "Think how many sheikhs and men were martyred ... Did jihad stop? No. Jihad doesn't stop until Allah wills it to be stopped."
The video ends with footage of fighters undergoing military training, then cuts to weapons and equipment it alleges were taken as spoils from the enemy, SITE's translation says.
Boko Haram's favourite targets are usually local in character: Nigerian security forces, Christian worshippers or any politicians and clerics who speak out against it.
It has only claimed responsibility for one attack on a Western target - a bombing of the U.N. headquarters in Abuja that killed 24 people in August last year - but security analysts fear it could soon carry out more attacks like this.
Security sources say Boko Haram has for years been sending fighters to train with AQIM in the Sahara. Some set up camp in Timbuktu after Malian Islamists seized control of it in June.
"Boko Haram may be Nigeria-centric with respect to its attacks, but it clearly sees itself as part of the broader international jihadist movement," said Jacob Zenn, analyst at the Washington-based Jamestown Foundation.
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Welcome to Maharashtra. A land whose sheer size and diversity will stun you. Enjoy Mountains that stretch out into the mists as far as the eye can see. Her innumerous forts that stand proud and strong. Her scores of temples, sculpted into and out of basalt rock.
Her diverse and colourful cultures, woven into one gigantic quilt. Her festivals that galvanise the sleepy thousands into fervent motion. And her miles of silver, white beaches, stretched taut and inviting over the entire coast. Welcome aboard a travel package that gives you a glimpse into this vibrant and beautiful land.
Welcome to Maharashtra. A land untouched, unsullied, unlimited.
Even though the legend of Shivaji---and the fervour of the Ganpati revelry override most things, the spirit of Maharashtra is cosmopolitan, forward-thinking, tolerant and vibrant.
While 80 per cent of Maharashtrians follow Hinduism, the state has a treasure trove of heritage sites that bespeak its multi-hued heritage---including those from its Jain, Buddhist, Muslim and Christian cultures.
So be it the Ashtavinayak yatra in the Konkan belt—dedicated to eight beautiful facets of Lord Ganesha----or the Ajanta and Ellora caves near Auranagabad from the pre-Christian Buddhist Era, the Mother Mary Church at Mahim, or the Haji Ali mosque of Mumbai---there's enough to keep connoisseurs of temples, forts, old monuments and art---gainfully preoccupied.
Forts have played a vital role in the history of the state, given the rocky terrain of the Sahyadris and the need for strongholds against invading armies. Self-contained units with an economy and socio-political fabric all their own, the forts of Maharashtra built mainly around the time of Chhatrapati Shivaji. Each fort marks a military triumph, and each tells a story of strategy, warfare, intrigue and planning—something of interest to all students of political science, defence strategies and management. All of them reconstruct the tale of an enterprising leader in the Deccan arena, who with fortitude, popular support and vision went onto become one of the tallest kings of Indian history. Interwoven in folklore, along with the valour of Shivaji---the forts are a subject in their own self.
Over 70 per cent of India's rock-cave art to be found in the state. Of all these, Ajanta and Ellora, in the vicinity of Aurangabad, are world famous heritage sites and illustrate the degree of skill that Indian craftsmen had achieved several hundred years ago. Ajanta dates between 2nd to 1st century BCE, while Ellora was excavated aound 600 years later. All these have been carved out of solid rock with little more than a hammer and chisel and are an important repistory of the essence of Buddhism.
Meanwhile, The Elephanta Caves (of undated origin) are a network of sculpted caves located on Elephanta Island, or Gharapuri in Mumbai Harbour, 10 kilometres to the east of Mumbai, and a tribute to the legend of Lord Shiva.
The Bhakti movement—a medieval movement spread all over the country between the 13th and 17th centuries---that emphasized the true nature of God---as a democratic and loving entity who valued simplicity and heart-felt devotion over ritual and superstition, found resonance in the soil of Maharashtra as well.
The roll-call of honour includes saint poets like Dnyaneshwar, Namdev, Tukaram and Chokhamela, apart from several saints from the so-called lower stratas of society who have contributed richly to music, art and literature.
The Warkari movement that every year in the month of June-July sees a plethora of farmers and myriad believers in Vitthoba (an avatar of Lord Vishnu) converge to Pandharpur in an annual pilgrimage, which begins with accompanying the palkhis of the late saints from their place of Samadhi/enlightenment. The Warkaris reach Pandharpur on the auspicious day of Ashadhi Ekadashi, chanting the name of God—and the saints. Propogating the values of non-violence, charity, austerity and vegetarianism, the Warkaris are an enduring symbol of tolerance in a chaotic world—even today. Several tourists from the world over participate in the pilgrimage, and come away, moved beyond words with the sheer force of conviction that unites men across all barriers.
As per the government census of 2011, Hindus constitute over 80 per cent of the populations, Muslims 13.4 per cent, Christians 2.3, Sikhs 1.9, Buddhists 0.8 and Jains 0.8 in the state.
The major celebrations include Diwali, the festival of lights, apart from Gokul Ashtami or Lord Krishna's birthday, and the ten-day Ganeshotsav in August that marks the birthday of Lord Ganesha. The Ganesh festival is noteworthy for the fact that freedom fighters like Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak used it as a symbol of cultural pride in the resistance against the British Raj. The Ganesh Mandals that observe the festival in public places undertake several activities of socio-political relevance even today, and are an inalienable part of the local ethos. Christmas, Holi, and EId-i-Milad are also celebrated with traditional fervour.
Come April, and apart from Good Friday and Easter Sunday, Maharashtra also celebrates the birthday of the late Bhimrao Ambedkar, one of the founding fathers of the Indian Constitution and leader of the socially downtrodden. Bhimrao converted to Buddhism—in protest against the prevalent evils of Hinduism—and to this day continues to be a leading symbol of equality between all men.
Lord Shiva also enjoys a major following, as evinced by the enthusiastic celebration of Maha Shivratri in February.
The women of Maharashtra patronize the nine-yard saree as opposed to the six-yard version prevalent in the rest of the country. Musical forms like Powada, a song praising the valour of a great ruler, and graceful dance forms like Lavani are something to be experienced in the various theatre and cultural festivals of the state. The fisherman aka Koli dance form are a nod to the contribution of the fisher-folk of the state.
Amongst several other things, Maharashtra is also the pioneer of women's rights and the Indian feminist movement. From the early 19th century onwards, the state saw a host of thinkers and reformers who campaigned against child marriage and Sati, whilst simultaneously upholding women's education and widow remarriage. Prominent names include the late Justice MG Ranade, his wife Ramabai Ranade, Savitribai Phule and Pandita Ramabai As early as the 1930s cities like Pune (also known as a prominent educational hub and Oxford of the East) saw women cycling to school and college, apart from running errands. Cities like Pune and Mumbai are home to several active women's rights groups across party lines, advocating equal opportunity and fair treatment. Little wonder that India's first woman doctor aka the Late Anandi bai Joshi comes from the state. Warrior queens like Ahilyabai Holkar and Rani Lakshmibai are a reminder of how much Maharashtra has done for the upliftment of women.
The year 1885 saw the establishment of the Indian National Congress in Bombay under the general secretary ship of AO Hume, with delegates from across the country in attendance. It also saw the establishment of the first Indian newspaper Darpan. The values of free and fair journalism, apart from the tradition of value-based Diwali anks (publications that come out in the festival of Diwali) that take up several socially relevant topics, tell of the educated, thinking and well-read middle class.
Bombay or Mumbai—the capital of Maharashtra is not only seen as the financial capital of India, but is literally the Gateway of India secular, progressive yet rooted. It is also home to the largest film industry in the world, an industry whose turnover is more than that of the GDP of several small nations. An industry that sees thousands thronging to the city every year, hoping to make it big.
If you are in Maharashtra, you can't leave without partaking of the local delights: from the street food like the lip-smacking vada pav and missal sold by vendors in every nook and corner, to say nothing of tangy chaat at Mumbai's Juhu Beach. Other distinct delights include: Kolhapuri mutton (in tambda rassa aka brown curry and pandhra rassa aka mutton in a base of white), shrikhand and puran poli.
Mango preparations including burfis, pulps and fruit concentrates derive their unique flavour from King Alphonso or "Hapus"---without a doubt the Lord of all mangoes. Do make a trip to the mango groves dotting Ratnagiri---or take home a crate.
The modern state of Maharashtra is bordered by the Arabian Sea to the West, Gujrat and the Union Territory of Dadara Nagar haveli to the North West,Madhya Pradesh to the North & North East, Chhattisgadh to the East, Karnataka to the South, Andhra Pradesh to the South East and Goa to the South West.
The antiquity of the human habitation in the state goes back to the stone age period (1.27 million years ago). Numerous sites with the stone age tools have been reported on the bank of various rivers as well as in the river vallies. Numerous Chalcolithic sites have been located and some like Inamgaon(1300 BCE to 700 BCE) were extensively excavated.
During the historical period (after 6th century BCE) the rule of the Mauryas (4th century BCE to 2nd century BCE) is clearly seen in Maharashtra. Remains of the inscriptions of Ashoka have been found in the state. A long lasting rule over the state was that of the Satavahanas (1st century BCE to 3rd Century CE).This was a very flourishing period of the state. The international trade with the western world was in full swing during this period. The ports in Maharashtra played a major role in this. The result can be seen in the excavation of a number of Buddhist rock cut caves like Bhaja, Pitalkhore, Karla Nasik etc patronised mainly by the trading community. The Western Kshatrapas were ruling from Gujrat but they had conquerred some o the the Satavahana territory for some time. The Satavahanas defeated these rulers in 78 CE and regained their land. The Satavahana rule expanded not only in the whole of the modern state of Maharashtra but also in parts of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh.
After the decline of the Satvahana rule, many small kingdoms were established in diferent parts of Maharashtra like the Abhiras, Traikutakas etc. But in 4th century CE the Vakataka rulers came to prominence. They had two branches both ruling in Vidarbha. Some of their rulers had patronized the cave excavation activities at Ajanta in 5th century CE.
Maharashtra was ruled by a few rulers in the 6th -7th centuries CE .like the Kalachuris (Madhya Pradesh) and Western Chalukyas (Karnataka). But a stable rule started in 8th century CE when the Rashtrakutas came to power. They were also involved in the creation of the world famous caves at Ellora. Their rule was extended not only in Maharashtra but also in Karnataka. At one point of time they had conquered the entire region between the states of Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh.
The Yadavas (10th century to 13th century CE) were the next rulers in the state. Their rule lasted for a long time over the parts of central and eastern Maharashtra. The Shilahara rulers were contemporary to them ruling in the western and southern Maharashtra. This period marks the efflorescence of the temple building activity in Maharashtra. Impressive temples were constructed at a number of places like Hottal, Nilanga, Khidrapur, Gondeshwara etc. some forts like Devagiri, Panhala were also built during this period. The Yadavas were defeated by Allauddin Khilji of the Delhi Sultanat.
Muhammad bin Tughluq shifted his capital to Daulatabad (Devagiri) from Delhi for some time. After the decline of the Tughluqs the Bahmani Sultanat started ruling over Maharashtra in the 14th century CE. The Faruqi ruled over Khandesh region and the Gujrat Sultans ruled over Mumbai and surrounding regions in the 14th – 15th centuries CE. After the disintegration of the Bahamani Empire the Nizamshahi and Adilshahi rule over different parts of the state. In the 17th century CE Chhatrapati Shivaji established his independent rule in Maharashtra. He coronated himself as a sovereign ruler in 1674 CE. This local Maratha kindom expanded itself into the Maratha Empire in 18th and early 19th centuries CE until the Britishers took over it in 1819. Since then with the contribution of numerous freedom fighters Maharashtra played a major role in the struggle for the independence. On 1st May 1960 the separate Marathi speaking state of Maharashtra was created on public demand. Since then the state has been leading in all fronts in the country.
The Gateway to India—that's Maharashtra for you. With Mumbai--one of the finest ports of the world as its crowning jewel-- there's much about the geographical and topographical character of the third largest state in India—after Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan—to command the traveller's attention.
With Madhya Pradesh to the north, Karnataka to the south, Chhattisgarh to the east and Goa to the south west, this western state of India plays host to the Arabian Sea through Mumbai, but is, nevertheless for the most part, a plateau.
Predominantly consisting of two major relief divisions, namely the Deccan Tableland and Konkan (coastal) strip, Maharashtra covers an area of 307,713 km2.
Maharashtra is made up of 35 districts, which are grouped into six divisions, The break-up of the six divisions are as follows:
1. Aurangabad Division (Marathwada) Aurangabad, Beed, Hingoli, Jalna, Latur, Nanded, Osmanabad and Parbhani,
2. Konkan Division: Mumbai City, Mumbai Suburban, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg and Thane
3. Nashik Division: Ahmednagar, Dhule, Jalgaon, Nandurbar and Nashik
4. Nagpur Division: Bhandara, Chandrapur, Gadchiroli, Gondiya, Nagpur and Wardha,
5. Pune Division: Kolhapur, Pune, Sangli, Satara and Solapur
The Western Ghats form the source of several major rivers of Maharashtra, notable among them being Godavari and the Krishna. The rivers, along with their tributaries, flow eastwards into the Bay of Bengal, irrigating most of central and eastern Maharashtra. The Ghats are also the source of numerous small rivers, which flow westwards into the Arabian Sea.
The Sahyadri Range is the defining geographical feature of Maharashtra. Rising on an average to an elevation of 1000m, it has Konkan on the west. Eastwards, the topography goes through a transitional area known as Malwa to the plateau level. The Konkan, lying between the Arabian Sea and the Sahyadri Range is narrow coastal lowland, barely 50 km wide. Though mostly below 200 m, it is far from being a plain country. Highly dissected and broken, the Konkan alternates between narrow valleys and low laterite plateaux.
The Satpuras, hills along the northern border, and the Bhamragad-Chiroli-Gaikhuri Ranges on the eastern border form physical barriers preventing easy movement, and also act as natural limits to the state.
This topography of the state is the outcome of its geological structure. The state area, barring the extreme eastern Vidarbha region, parts of Kolhapur and Sindhudurg, is practically co-terminous with the Deccan Traps.
Apart from mainly occurring rock Basalt; other rocks like- Laterites are found in the coastal humid and tropical region. Maharashtra is rich in in ore deposits. Granite, Granite gneiss, Quartzite, Conglomerates are found in the basement regions of Konkan rivers. Nanded is another region where pink Granites are found. Kamti of Nagpur region is famous for coal.
Water is the most unevenly distributed natural resource. A large number of villages lack drinking water, especially during the summer months, even in the wet Konkan. Barely 11% of the net sown area is irrigated.
The granitic-gneissic terrain in the eastern hilly area of Vidarbha accounts for all tank irrigation. Tube-wells in the Tapi-Purna alluvium and shallow wells in the coastal sands are the other main sources of water. Special wells are being made by the Government for the villages lacking water.
The Chandrapur, Gadchiroli, Bhandara and Nagpur Districts form the main mineral belt, with coal and manganese as the major minerals and iron ore and limestone as potential wealth.
Maharashtra is home to several national parks. Project Tiger, the Government of India initiative to preserve and increase the tiger population, has 4 major areas of concentration in the state namely Tadoba-Andhari, Melghat, Sahyadri and Pench. The Bor Wildlife Sanctuary of Wardha in Eastern Vidharbha was also declared a Special Tiger Zone by the government in 2012.
A large percentage of Maharashtra's forests and wildlife lie along the western Ghats or western Maharashtra and eastern Vidarbha.
The Gondia region in Vidarbha is home to two important parks: The Navegaon National Park,the nestling ground of of birds, deer and leopards, as well as the Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary with an assortment of wildlife. The Sanjay Gandhi aka Borivali National Park in Mumbai enjoys the stature of being the world's largest national park within city limits.
Sangli district, for its part, houses the Chandoli National Park, even as the Prachitgad fort and Chandoli dam are in the vicinity.Sagareshwar wildlife sanctuary, a man made sanctuary situated 30 kms from Sangli, contain ancient temples of Lord Shiva, apart from the Jain Temple of Parshwanath. For its part, the Maldhok Sanctuary in Solapur-Ahmednagar district is home to the Great Indian Bustard. The Bhimashankar wildlife Sanctuary situated in the western Ghats is famous for the Malabar Giant squirrel.
The Sahyadris hold several beautiful hill stations in their lap, which are cool, beautiful and refreshingly serene. Best of all, they are usually near a city. These include Matheran, Lonavala, Khandala, Mahabaleshwar, Panchagani, Bhandardara, Malshej Ghat, Amboli, Chikhaldara Panhala, Panchgani, Sawantwadi, Toranmal, and Jawahar.
Sahyadri is every inch the trekker's paradise with its treasure trove of green hills, dotted lakes and forests. And if history is what holds your heart—apart from a love of the outdoors, choose any of its forts or caves from the Buddhist era. Noteworthy examples include:
Rajmachi Fort along the Khandala plateau, and Karla Caves built around the 2nd century BCE, the Sinhgadh, Tikona and Lohagadh Fort in Pune; Kalsubai Peak, Raigad Fort in Konkan, and Rajgad and Shivneri, 65 and 110 kms respectively from Pune. Wakki Woods 30 km away from Nagpur is another lovely place to explore and, offers activities like bird watching, boating, archery, amongst other activities.
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Chatting With Food Network Star's Bob Tuschmanby Maria Russo in Food Network Star, May 8, 2013
For years on Food Network Star you've seen Bob Tuschman and Susie Fogelson guide, grow and, ultimately, judge and eliminate dozens of Star hopefuls, but how much do you know about these face of Food Network executives? Just in time for next month's all-new Star premiere, on Sunday, June 2 at 9pm/8c, FN Dish chatted with both Bob and Susie to learn a bit more about their roles at Food Network, their experiences in the kitchen, plus their thoughts on past seasons of competition and what makes an ideal Star candidate. Read on below to get the inside television scoop from Bob, senior vice president/general manager of Food Network, then read an exclusive interview with Susie.
Tell us a bit about what you do. What does a typical day look like for you?
Bob: My limousine picks me up at noon. I try to get a good half-hour of work in before heading off to lunch with one of our stars. Depending on how many martinis, I usually go straight home to prepare for another stressful day!
Oh, for real? My day is usually back-to-back meetings. My (extraordinary) programmers and I review show pitches, brainstorm new ideas, and watch rough cuts of new episodes and series. I also meet with agents, producers and our stars to talk about new projects. It's fun! And they pay me.
Working at Food Network must mean you're surrounded by food all day, or at least thinking about it. Do you like to cook at home?
BT: On Sundays I usually make a stew or pasta, which I use as a "main" all week long. So when I get home weeknights, I steam a few veggies, drizzle on olive oil and reheat the weekend dish. Dinner is on the table in about 10 minutes. I'm asleep in about 15.
What's your favorite type of cuisine, whether to cook or eat out?
BT: Anything Mediterranean. I love the sun-drenched cuisines that rely on vegetables/fish/olive oil/beans and, of course, wine, so: Italian, French, Spanish, Greek, Moroccan.
Do you have a favorite Food Network recipe?
BT: No, but I swear I've used all 50,000.
What was your most-memorable meal? What, where, with who — details, please.
BT: My favorite memories: Sitting with Ina on her porch on a lush summer evening, splitting a pitcher of her frosty margaritas and noshing on her homemade guacamole and chips. Lunch at Bobby's summer home — splitting a bottle of rose while he grilled freshly caught snapper … A pasta feast Giada made for a few of her Food Network Star friends … sipping a Prosecco and watching the sunset over the Pacific. I swear we don't only drink together.
This is the ninth season of Food Network Star. Has it gotten easier for you to tell who the most-promising contenders from day one are?
BT: There are always a few who have a natural charisma and bigger-than-life energy that instantly catch my eye. They usually become not just my favorite, but viewer favorites.
What's one of the most important things you've learned from past seasons of the show that you carried with you into this upcoming season?
BT: Never stand next to Susie when she's in 6-inch heels. I look like a very old third-grader.
Has there ever been an instance when you and Susie have felt one away about a particular finalist, but the other judges — Alton Brown, Bobby Flay and Giada De Laurentiis — felt differently? How was it resolved?
BT: Remember, Alton, Bobby and Giada are all accomplished producers, besides being stars. So while the five of us often disagree, it rarely splits along lines as cleanly as Bob and Susie on one side, and the stars on the other. We're all executives with differing viewpoints. Ultimately, the majority rules.
What's something about filming the show that fans at home might not realize?
BT: The judging sessions — a few minutes of TV time — take hours and hours and hours to tape. They're really mentoring sessions, not judging. We spend a lot of time trying to "grow" each finalist to achieve their Star potential.
Fill in the blanks: A Food Network star must be ________, must enjoy ________ and must be able to ________.
BT: Must be electric, must enjoy talking to a single glass lens and must be able to live life on a bigger scale than you or me.


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The National Association of Community Health Centers will hold its 2013 Policy & Issues Forum at the Washington DC Marriott Wardman Park Hotel from March 20-23, 2013. Now that the November election is over, the Policy & Issues forum will focus attention on what is at stake for health centers across the country. Given the political climate surrounding the fiscal crisis, attendants should expect a lively discussion on how centers can might be affected by proposed budget cuts. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to educate key Members of Congress and staff on issues relevant to their organization.
If you are planning on attending this event, please consider our Washington DC bed and breakfast located in the DuPont Circle neighborhood. We are conveniently located within a quick bus ride to the Washington DC Marriott Wardman Park, in addition to walking distance to highly rated restaurants. Our cozy DC hotel is also equipped with WiFi and our innkeepers are always available to ensure you have a memorable experience.
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