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In Northern California, where redwood forests meet the Mendocino coast, lies Anderson Valley, a region renowned for its ideal pairing of warm days and fog-cooled nights. It was these characteristics that led Jean-Claude Rouzaud, patriarch of the Louis Roederer family, to this remote area in 1981 to begin cultivation of premium pinot noir and chardonnay grapes. Today, … [Read more...]
#35 – Noyo Headlands Park
Fort Bragg's newest park is situated atop the bluffs overlooking Fort Bragg's dramatic, rocky Pacific shore. Its northern section was opened in 2015, extending the Pacific Coast Trail from Pudding Creek at the northern end of town down to Otsuchi Point. It includes a stairway down the bluffs to Glass Beach. In 2016, the southern section of the park was opened. It comprises … [Read more...]
#1 – Mendocino County Weddings
Beautiful vistas, spectacular sunsets and miles of gracefully chiseled coastline make Mendocino and Northern Sonoma Counties a wonderful place to hold a wedding reception or even say, "I do." Mendocino's relaxed atmosphere can make you and your loved one feel like you are the only two on the planet. Find a stunningly gorgeous location, drink some locally grown wine and make … [Read more...]
#2 – Spa Resorts
A California vacation would not be complete without a relaxing visit to a spa. From facials and massages to a hot cup of tea, Mendocino County's wide selection of spas offer havens from stress Baechtel Creek Inn and Spa in Willits is proud to offer some of the finest in organic skin and body care. Services include massage, body treatments and facials. 800-459-9911 | … [Read more...]
#3 – Farmers' Markets
Farmers' markets are one of Mendocino's best kept secrets. They are where the locals go to socialize and connect. The markets are mostly made up of mom and pops-scale farms, ranches, creameries and more, most of which you will not find in larger metropolitan markets. Visit one (or all of them) and you will get a feeling for the communities. Meet the people who run the farm and … [Read more...]
#4 – Casinos in Mendocino County
Do you have a hankering for non-stop fun? Try your luck at one of the many casinos in Mendocino County. The casinos here are known for their many slot machines, plethora of high and low stakes table games and bingo. Along with all the fun to be had on the gaming floor, don't forget to listen to live music. Many famous entertainers from around the world frequent the … [Read more...]
#5 – Gualala Point Regional Park
Open daily from dawn till dusk, Gualala Point Regional Park is popular with day hikers and picnickers, and even offers a beautiful setting for small weddings. This lovely park encompasses almost 200 acres of peaceful meadows, dramatic coastal forests and delightful sandy beaches. The Gualala River runs lazily through it, and offers limited seasonal fishing (check the local … [Read more...]
#6 – Gualala Arts Center
The Gualala Arts Center is the "heart of the arts" for the Sonoma-Mendocino coast. With several galleries showcasing both local and visiting artists, the exhibits feature a wide and ever-changing range of artistic styles from oils and watercolors to sculptures and textiles. There is always a full schedule of events going on at the Center, including monthly art exhibit openings, … [Read more...]
#7 – Anchor Bay & Fish Rock Beach
When Sunset magazine ran a feature called "Top 10 Beaches of the West" a few years ago, Anchor Bay came in at number 3, just behind 'Aliomanu Beach in Kauai, Hawaii, and well ahead of beaches in Carmel, Santa Barbara and San Diego. Located in the heart of the Mendocino "banana belt," the coastal village of Anchor Bay is warmer, with less fog and wind, than the surrounding … [Read more...]
#8 – Point Arena Pier at Arena Cove
Point Arena Cove is a popular destination for fishermen, surfers, whale-watchers, beachcombers and sightseers. Including its 330-foot Point Arena Pier, it offers something for just about everyone. The cove has a rocky bottom, and is about 20 to 100 feet deep. Point Arena Creek runs into it a little south of the pier. Offshore lies the Mendocino Trench, with some of the deepest … [Read more...]
#9 – Point Arena Lighthouse
Set in some of the most spectacular yet peaceful surroundings on the northern California coast, and right next to the Point Arena-Stornetta Unit of the California Coastal National Monument, stands the Point Arena Lighthouse. It is the tallest lighthouse on the West Coast (115 ft.), and you can climb to the lantern room at its very top. The panoramic view from there is … [Read more...]
#10 – B. Bryan Preserve
Go on safari in Mendocino County at the B. Bryan Preserve! Established by Dr. Frank and Judy Mello in Point Arena in 2004, the preserve was designed to aid in the conservation of rare and endangered African antelopes, zebras and giraffes. The preserve has three species of antelope, two of zebra and one species of giraffe living on over 110 acres of land. All are endangered to … [Read more...]
#11 – Schooner Gulch State Beach & Bowling Ball Beach
Local lore has it that Schooner Gulch got its name back in the era of sailing ships when a mysterious schooner ran aground there at dusk one evening, only to have vanished without a trace by the following morning. Today, Schooner Gulch State Beach offers its visitors not only great fun and exciting activities, but also some of the most magnificent views anywhere. Spend the day … [Read more...]
#12 – Greenwood Creek State Beach
Just south of the small town of Elk you'll find picturesque Greenwood Creek State Beach. Here you can soak up the sun, go swimming or have a picnic lunch on the coast. It's also a wonderful place to go for a stroll and watch the sunset any time of year. Greenwood, the old name for Elk, was a lumber town in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Today the Greenwood State Beach … [Read more...]
#13 – Manchester State Park
Manchester State Park, with nearly 18,000 feet of ocean shoreline, offers a beach with an abundance of driftwood, sand dunes and rich grasslands. A beautiful sandy beach runs southward for about 5 miles towards Point Arena. Among its many attractions is the excellent steelhead fishing in its two streams, Brush Creek and Alder Creek. Please check with the Department of Fish and … [Read more...]
#14 – Ross Ranch Horseback Rides
At Ross Ranch on the Mendocino coast, couples can ride horseback along a deserted sandy beach or through a majestic redwood forest, just like in the movies! The ranch offers 1 1/2 hour rides in both locations. On the Manchester Beach ride, you will pass sea stacks and other rock formations, driftwood, and rolling surf on an unspoiled sandy beach. The forest tour will take you … [Read more...]
#15 – Historic Village of Mendocino
In July of 1850 the Frolic, a two-masted clipper ship bound for San Francisco from China, shipwrecked a little north of present-day Mendocino. A salvage crew was unable to recover the cargo, but did discover vast stands of old-growth redwood trees. A mill was built, and the village of Mendocino grew up around it. Perched on bluffs painted with wildflowers and overlooking the … [Read more...]
#16 – Golfing at Little River Inn
For a memorable coastal golfing experience, try the award-winning regulation nine-hole golf course at Little River Inn. With three placements and dual greens on holes 7 and 9, you can play it like an 18-hole course. Tucked among the hills and redwoods, it comes complete with such unexpected challenges as stunning ocean views that vie for your attention, and deer, frogs, blue … [Read more...]
#17 – Mendocino Art Center
With the decline of the lumber industry, Mendocino fell on hard times. Then, in 1957, a local mansion that appears in the James Dean movie East of Eden burned down, and Bill Zacha acquired the grounds with a $500 deposit. With the help of friends, other artists and townspeople, by 1959 he and his wife Jennie had established the Art Center there, utilizing the still-standing … [Read more...]
#18 – Afternoon Tea at Glendeven Inn
Venture a few minutes south of Mendocino Village to the historic Glendeven Inn, home of intimate winemaker dinners, and experience the venerable English tradition of afternoon tea. With so many things to do outdoors and in the lovely villages and small towns along the coast, it's a welcome relief to drop by and relax in the inn's ocean view Tea Room lounge. An afternoon at tea … [Read more...]
#24 – Annual Whale Migration, Whale Festival
The annual migration of California gray whales takes them from their feeding grounds in the cold waters of the Bering Sea near Alaska to the warm waters off Baja California, Mexico, and back. Their young, called calves, are born in the protected lagoons of western Baja, and do not begin their trek northwards until they are about a month old. Unlike other whale species, … [Read more...]
#19 – Mendocino Music Fest
From July 8 through 22, 2017, music lovers will have the opportunity to enjoy a smörgåsbord of some of the world's greatest music. Performances this year will include over two dozen concerts from blues to bluegrass, symphonies to opera, and jazz to Celtic and African. This year's operatic offering will be the well-loved opera buffa, or comedic opera, Don Pasquale by Gaetano … [Read more...]
#20 – Mendocino Film Festival
Since 1916 the Mendocino coast has starred in 17 silent movies and over 40 "talkies." Notable among these are East of Eden; The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming; The Dunwich Horror; Summer of '42; and The Majestic, as well as the long-running TV series, Murder She Wrote. So what better place to host a film festival? The 12th Annual Mendocino Film Festival (June … [Read more...]
#21 – Mendocino Theatre Co. / Helen Schoeni Theatre
Since 1976 the Mendocino Theatre Company has produced over 200 plays at its intimate, 82-seat Helen Schoeni Theatre on the Mendocino Art Center Campus. Composed of a uniquely talented group of actors, directors, designers and theatre technicians, they have performed exciting, meaningful plays ranging from the classics to the cutting edge. In the process, they have strived to … [Read more...]
#23 – Kayak Mendocino Sea Cave Nature Tours
How would you like to be a marine mammal for an hour and a half, and explore the Mendocino coast's incredibly rich and diverse sea caves? It's easier than you might think. Hop aboard a sit-on-top ocean kayak, and take one of Kayak Mendocino's professionally guided sea cave tours in Van Damme State Park. Here you will join harbor seals, sea otters, giant anemones, kelp and other … [Read more...]
#22 – Mendocino Headlands Park
When visiting the town of Mendocino, take some time to see Mendocino Headlands State Park. The park surrounds the town on three sides with delightful expanses of land perched atop stunning bluffs. From there you can enjoy whale-watching in the winter, wildflowers in the spring, nesting seabirds in the summer and vivid color throughout autumn. Miles of trails wind along the … [Read more...]
#26 – Ford House Museum
In 1851 Jerome Ford made his way overland to the Mendocino headlands, looking for salvage from the shipwrecked Frolic, which had met its fate off nearby Pt. Cabrillo the previous spring. He found no booty — local Pomo indians had beaten him to it — but he did discover vast stands of coast redwoods instead, and soon partnered with an eastern entrepreneur to establish both the … [Read more...]
#25 – Van Damme State Park
Fantastic outdoor fun and delightful scenery await you at Van Damme State Park, where you can enjoy hiking, camping, fishing and abalone diving among other recreational activities. The park straddles Hwy 1 where Little River empties into a protected rocky bay that is very popular with divers and kayakers. The surf here is usually calm enough to allow launching boats and sea … [Read more...]
#33 – Point Cabrillo Lighthouse & Preserve
The demand for lumber to rebuild San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake meant that maritime commerce on the north coast was at an all time high, and a lighthouse was critical to the safety of the ships and their valuable cargo. Construction of the Point Cabrillo Light Station began in 1908, and its lens, a British-build Fresnel lens, was illuminated for the first time in 1909. … [Read more...]
#27 – Stanford Inn's Catch A Canoe & Bicycles Too
Established in 1972, Catch a Canoe & Bicycles, Too! is the Mendocino coast's only full-service outdoor shop, providing rentals, sales and service of a wide selection of kayaks, canoes, outriggers, and bicycles year-round. They also offer professionally guided tours of Big River State Park, including the eight-mile Big River estuary. These river tours use unique redwood … [Read more...]
#28 – Big River & Big River Haul Road
The Big River Unit of Mendocino Headlands State Park offers 7,400 wild acres for exploration. Acquired in 2002, it includes 1,500 acres of coastal estuary wetlands. You can swim, bike, canoe, jog, walk your dog (leashed) or hike along the beautiful Big River. The beaches along the river are perfect for swimming and sunbathing. Big River's lower 6 to 8 miles provide a wonderful … [Read more...]
#31 – Caspar Headlands State Reserve
The title of "State Reserve" in California is only given to areas of land that have outstanding or unusual natural or scenic value. Caspar Headlands State Reserve certainly lives up to this title. Located about 4 miles north of Mendocino off Hwy 1, this 3-acre reserve is located just south of the town of Caspar and sits atop one of California's most strikingly beautiful coastal … [Read more...]
#30 – Caspar Headlands State Beach
Nestled adjacent to Caspar Headlands State Reserve just north of Mendocino, this dramatic stretch of coast offers a beautiful beach with swimming, boating, fishing and other popular beach activities. From it you can enjoy panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean meeting the headlands' rugged cliffs and coastal bluffs. If you happen to arrive between November and June, you might get … [Read more...]
#29 – Jug Handle Ecological Staircase
It is likely that you will never experience anything quite like the Jug Handle State Natural Reserve's Ecological Staircase. The "staircase" is a land formation that stretches for two and a half miles over five wave-cut terraces formed by glacier, sea and tectonic activity. Starting in the inter-tidal zone, it ascends through a series of areas that include prairie, pine forest … [Read more...]
#34 – Pygmy Forest at Van Damme State Park
Northern California is famous throughout the world for towering redwood trees that grow to be hundreds of feet tall. There are other trees in the area, however, that cannot grow to a height of even 10 feet, or much thicker than an inch wide. To experience this Lilliputian and Brobdingnagian contrast for yourself, take a trip to Van Damme State Park's Pygmy Forest, located off … [Read more...]
#32 – Russian Gulch State Park
This is a gem of a park, offering over a mile of ocean frontage with great beaches and tide pools, plus more than 10 miles of lush, forested hiking trails and plenty of horseback riding trails. You'll find a beautiful picnic area perched on a cliff overlooking a dramatic cove; spacious, well-laid out campgrounds with bathrooms and hot showers; a 3-mile long paved bicycle trail; … [Read more...]
#36 – Abalone Diving in Coastal Waters
Because it's where the largest number of abalone are found, and because of regulations designed to protect the small populations that live elsewhere, most of California's abalone-diving is concentrated on the coast of Mendocino County. For decades hordes of recreational divers have descended there beginning in April every year, lured by the legendary red abalone. Traditionally, … [Read more...]
#37 – Historic Skunk Train, Fort Bragg Depot
If you don't happen to have a time machine, the next best thing would probably be a trip on Mendocino County's famous Skunk Train. From the restored historic rail cars to the dramatic views of majestic redwood forests, scenic upland meadows, and the pristine mountain waters of Northern California, what you will experience is largely unchanged from the way things were in the … [Read more...]
#38 – Mendocino Chocolate Company
The Mendocino Chocolate Company has been making delectable chocolates and other treats for almost 30 years. Stop by their Fort Bragg store, or their newer store in the Village of Mendocino, and you will see for yourself why the Mendocino Chocolate Company views candymaking as an art form. Their delightful handmade confections are as pleasing to the eye as they are delicious. … [Read more...]
#39 – Gloriana Musical Theater
Since 1976, Gloriana Musical Theatre has entertained Mendocino County audiences with blockbuster Broadway musicals, musicals starring young performers, and one of a kind special productions. Audiences were amazed by the vocal and acting ability of the Gloriana Young Performer's 2014 spring production of "Guys and Dolls, Jr.," set in Damon Runyon's mythical New York City and … [Read more...]
#41 – Pacific Star Winery
At Pacific Star Winery you can experience stunning views of the ocean while enjoying traditional or unusual Mendocino County wines. The building actually sits atop an active fault line called the "Pacific Star Fault," named in honor of the winery upon its discovery in 2006. Running directly under the winery, it connects to the San Andreas fault system 12 miles out to sea toward … [Read more...]
#40 – Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
Lose yourself for an hour—or all day—at Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, one of a handful of public gardens that front an ocean shore. The number one Mendocino Coast attraction on TripAdvisor, our 47 acres encompass manicured gardens, fern-ringed ponds, hidden pocket gardens, coastal pine forests, and wildflower-strewn bluffs at ocean's edge. Enjoy a picnic on a lush meadow … [Read more...]
#44 – Horseback Riding at Ricochet Ridge Ranch
Ride along deserted beaches and through ancient redwood forests on the back of a fit, well trained horse. Lari Shea's Ricochet Ridge Ranch offers both group and private trail rides along Ten Mile Beach, across vast cattle and horse ranches overlooking the ocean and through majestic Redwood forests. California's unique climate offers unmatched riding days year-round. Horses … [Read more...]
#42 – Fort Bragg's Family-Friendly City Parks
Pomo Bluffs Park offers spectacular views from the southern bluffs above Noyo Harbor. This 25-acre park offers outlook points and benches, coastal pedestrian and bike trails, and interpretive exhibits. From Hwy 1 take Ocean View Drive to Cliff Way to get there. Open dawn to dusk. Otis R. Johnson Wilderness Park is located at the east end of Laurel St., southeast of Fort … [Read more...]
#43 – MacKerricher State Park
MacKerricher State Park offers miles of magnificent rocky coastline, beaches, dunes, bluffs and headlands that give way to forests, seasonal streams, grasslands, and a lake. Some of California's richest tidepools form during low tide along the shore near Laguna Point, where offshore rocks attract black oystercatchers and provide a rookery for harbor seals. The park … [Read more...]
#45 – Old Haul Road (Ten Mile Trail)
Starting at the Pudding Creek Trestle, the Ten Mile Coastal Trail, part of the vast California Coastal Trail system, is located on Northern California's Mendocino Coast in MacKerricher State Park. The Beachcomber Motel front desk staff provides visiting walkers with the Ten Mile Coastal Trail log book to sign their names and join the ranks of the hundreds of people who have … [Read more...]
#46 – World Famous Triangle Tattoo & Museum
While wandering around the sleepy North Coast town of Fort Bragg, consider a permanent souvenir from the stellar artists at Triangle Tattoo & Museum on Main Street, where the big red heart TATTOO sign hangs over the sidewalk. Climb up the bright red stairway where you will feel enveloped by the spirit, history and excitement of Tattoo. They were founded in 1986 and are … [Read more...]
#47 – Guest House Museum
Resting atop a small knoll in Fort Bragg on the west side of Main Street lies an ancient storehouse of history, a three-story Victorian mansion known as the Guest House Museum. Built primarily of coast redwood, the building has served numerous functions over the years. Its first role upon completion was as the Fort Bragg Lumber Company's guest house for out of town company … [Read more...]
#48 – Emerald Dolphin Mini Golf & Fun Center
Wow, what a blast! At the Emerald Dolphin Mini Golf and Fun Center, all 18 challenging holes are located in and around gorgeous streams, fountains and waterfalls, and are designed to be tons of fun for all ages and experience levels. Also, the first 9 holes are handicapped-accessible. To top it off, Emerald Dolphin Inn guests receive their first round free (although some … [Read more...]
#49 – C.V. Starr Community Center Pool & More
Much more than a swimming pool, fitness center, community center and outdoor activity area combined, the C.V. Starr Community Center offers people of all ages a wealth of wonderful, exciting things to do and magnificent facilities to do them in. The physical infrastructure is a 4-acre campus that hosts an off-leash dog park, a 10,000 square foot skate park, sun deck, BBQ and … [Read more...]
#50 – Glass Beach Treasures
At first glance you may think this beach is covered with glass that has gathered there for eons. Not so. For centuries it was a common practice of people who lived in seaside cities to dump their trash into the ocean, and from the turn of the century through 1967 it was true of people in Fort Bragg as well. In 1967 the practice came to a halt, however, and the coastal dumps … [Read more...]
#51 – Jackson Demonstration State Forest
Sitting in the spray of a very pretty waterfall on Chamberlain Creek Trail, or staring out at the uninterrupted view from the top of Riley Ridge after a long hike through old redwood forests on the remote Volcano Point Trail, it's easy to forget the bustling history of the land in Jackson State Forest. A booming industrial logging center from 1862 until 1947, the land now … [Read more...]
#52 – Bird Watching with the Audubon Society
There are hundreds of coastal birds that frequent Mendocino County, and the Mendocino Coast Audubon Society invites you to see them for yourself. Join the MCAS for endlessly fascinating walks and field trips at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, MacKerricher State Park, Van Damme State Park, Virgin Creek and elsewhere. The walks at the Botanical Gardens are regularly … [Read more...]
#53 – Surfing the Mendocino Coast
Whether you are an experienced surfer or a beginner, you will find waves to suit you on the Mendocino coast. Many of the area's more experienced surfers will be found at Point Arena Pier (35 miles south of Mendocino Village) and Virgin Beach, which is just north of Fort Bragg. Look for "overhead" and "double overhead" (literally higher than your head, or twice as high as your … [Read more...]
#54 – Breweries of Mendocino County
If beer is your thing, you will definitely want to take the time to visit a Mendocino County brewery or two and sample their superb offerings. Here are a couple we suggest you check out: Ukiah Brewing Company WHERE: 102 S. State St., Ukiah MORE INFO: 707-468-5898If beer is your thing, you'll want to take time to visit a Mendocino County brewery and sample its great … [Read more...]
#55 – Anderson Valley Wineries
The Anderson Valley Wine region, best known for its production of rich Pinot Noirs and smooth, dry, Alsatian-style Gewürztraminers, is the home of beautiful scenery as well as superb wines. The region is full of family-owned wineries that produce small batches of excellent handcrafted wines showing off the characteristic qualities that have made Anderson Valley a famous growing … [Read more...]
#56 – Anderson Valley Museum
Intriguing Pomo Indian basketry, antique logging equipment and rich history await you at the Anderson Valley Museum. It is located in a century-old schoolhouse directly adjacent to Hwy 128 between Elk and Ukiah. Although the building is no longer used as a schoolhouse, as a museum it still teaches a great deal about the rich history of the Anderson Valley and Mendocino County. … [Read more...]
#60 – Yorkville Highlands Appellation
Nestled between the beautiful Alexander and Anderson Valleys near Yorkville, the Yorkville Highlands Appellation offers bucolic scenery and excellent wines. The area stretches nearly 16 miles on either side of Hwy 128, with over 356 acres of excellent wine grapes that range from Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon to Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Merlot. Over 40 wines are … [Read more...]
#57 – Navarro River Redwoods State Park
After following Hwy 128 through the Anderson Valley, just west of Navarro motorists will find themselves suddenly entering an 11-mile-long tunnel of redwood trees that takes them all the way to the ocean. Welcome to Navarro River Redwoods State Park. Visitors to the park can enjoy swimming, fishing, canoeing, kayaking and picnicking in and along the Navarro River. There are … [Read more...]
#61 – Hendy Woods State Park
Gaze in awe at towering 1,500-year-old redwood trees at Hendy Woods State Park. Located in the middle of the fantastic Anderson Valley Wine District, the park is noted for two breathtaking groves: the Big Hendy, which is 80 acres and includes a self-guided discovery trail, and the Little Hendy, which covers about 20 acres. The park's Upper Loop trail, which winds through the … [Read more...]
#59 – Anderson Valley Brewing Company
Located in the tiny, unique town of Boonville, Anderson Valley Brewing Company opened the doors to its first brewpub in 1987. Since then, they've built a new facility and now brew their world-class ales in copper vessels salvaged from two defunct but historic German breweries. Much of the electricity they use comes from solar panels. The Anderson Valley brews include … [Read more...]
#58 – Disc Golf Courses
The discus throw was introduced at the Ancient Olympic Games in 708 B.C., and the modern game of golf dates back to the 15th century in Scotland. It was not until 1926, however, that we have any record of the two games being merged. That year schoolchildren in Canada developed "tin lid golf," a game similar to golf played by throwing tin lids. Elsewhere and independently, other … [Read more...]
#62 – Hopland's Wineries
When you pay a visit to the world-renowned wineries of the Hopland region, located in and around Hopland off Hwy 101, you will be treated to fantastic wines and delightful scenery. This region embodies everything that is the Mendocino wine experience. The Hopland wineries are famous for their award-winning Rhone, Burgundy and Bordeaux varietals, and offer elegant tasting rooms … [Read more...]
#63 – Schoolhouse Plaza, Brutocao Cellars
In 1997, Brutocao Cellars purchased the old Hopland High School from the Fetzer family and built a 7.5-acre complex dedicated to wine and food. The Schoolhouse Plaza is an unmistakable and historic (circa 1920) landmark as you pass through Hopland on Hwy 101. The complex has a tasting room, gift shop and bocce ball court on its premises. Historical photos on display in the … [Read more...]
#65 – Olives in Hopland
There are three attributes of extra virgin olive oil that are considered "positive": fruitiness, pungency and bitterness. The last two are acquired tastes, and most people in this country prefer olive oils that are less pungent and bitter. Good producers will try to achieve a palatable balance. In addition to the olive varieties chosen at time of planting, Mother Nature's … [Read more...]
#64 – Real Goods Solar Living Center
Specializing in Education, inspiration and environmentally-friendly products, the 12-Acre Real Goods Solar Living Center offers a great place on Hwy 101 to break up your road trip. The Center, just south of Hopland, features a picnic area, three different ponds, a children's play area that's fun and educational, tours and shopping. Children can burn off excess energy while … [Read more...]
#66 – Redwood Valley Wineries
Mendocino County is a wonderful grape-growing and wine-producing area. The county's wine-growing areas can be divided into three distinct regions, one of which is the Redwood Valley. Every June on Father's Day weekend, A Taste of Redwood Valley brings wine, food, arts and crafts, and fun to the area. The region starts just south of the city of Ukiah and extends north through … [Read more...]
SPACE, [Laurel] Near and [Paulette] Arnold's School of Performing Arts and Education, is a thriving center of theatre, culture and education for children, ages infant through 18, and their families. It is a place where young people learn to act, sing and dance, but more than that, it is a safe space where children can explore and grow. Mutual respect, cooperation, independent … [Read more...]
#68 – Corner Gallery/Art Center Ukiah
Corner Gallery/Art Center Ukiah opened in March 2008. Renovating a historic building just one block from the county courthouse, 24 local inland Mendocino County artists realized the dream of having a place to showcase their art. Featured theme shows, lectures and educational events for artists from childhood to the adult professional are supported by the Art Ukiah Center … [Read more...]
#69 – Ukiah Valley Conference and Visitor Center
The Ukiah Valley Conference Center is a great place for planning and hosting an upcoming event. The Center is a state-of-the-art meeting facility, offering a variety of spaces able to accommodate groups as small as five individuals or as large as 600 people. Located in beautiful downtown Ukiah, this modern center has every amenity to make your next social or professional … [Read more...]
#71 – Parducci Wine Cellars & Acoustic Café
Visit Parducci Wine Cellars and experience Mendocino County's oldest winery. Taste the wines that wine critic Dan Berger called "...better than ever, most following the style set down decades ago by John Parducci." Tours are available on request; lunch and picnic items are served in the tasting room and can be enjoyed on a beautiful patio overlooking the Mayacamas mountain … [Read more...]
#72 – Sundays in the Park Free Concert Series
Ukiah's "Sundays In The Park" free concert series has been going strong since 1991. Presenting performances by artists from such diverse genres as blues, classical, country, salsa, soul, rock and swing, each of the summer's six free concerts draws an average of over 3,000 music fans to beautiful Todd Grove Park. The concerts feature artists from around the world and just … [Read more...]
#70 – Vichy Springs Mineral Hot Springs Resort
Mendocino County boasts some of the most fantastic natural hot springs in the world. It is home to Vichy Springs Mineral Hot Springs Resort and Country Inn, a unique 160 year old historic hot springs resort only two hours north of downtown San Francisco. It has the only naturally warm and carbonated "Vichy" mineral baths in North America. Its soothing 90-degree sparkling waters … [Read more...]
#73 – Ukiah Municipal Golf Course
Since 1931 the Ukiah Valley Golf Course has provided innumerable challenging rounds of golf set amid the sloping hills and majestic terrain of Mendocino County. Ukiah is a regulation 18-hole municipal golf course with an "open to the public" policy that also offers annual memberships as well as tournaments and instruction. From the longest tees it offers 5,850 yards of golf at … [Read more...]
#74 – Low Gap Regional Park
Low Gap Regional Park is a multi-use public park covering more than 80 acres. It is situated along Orr Creek, an important tributary of the Russian River and one of three major streams that run through the city of Ukiah. Because access to all of these streams is extremely limited, access to Orr Creek is one of the most noteworthy features of this park, despite its extensive … [Read more...]
#75 – Lake Mendocino
Set amid the scenic rolling hills of Coyote Valley, Lake Mendocino was formed in 1958 by the construction of the Coyote Valley Dam on the Russian River. Groves of oak mixed with manzanita and pine trees forest the area, offering intermittent shade and premium bird and wildlife habitat. The 1,922 acre lake and its environs offer a wide variety of recreational opportunities … [Read more...]
#76 – Grace Hudson Museum
The Grace Hudson Museum features the best of the region's art, history and anthropology. Exhibits in the museum range in subject matter from Native American culture and Northern California coast history to the works of contemporary artists. The primary focus of the museum is the magnificent work of Grace Carpenter Hudson. She painted some of the most brilliant oil paintings … [Read more...]
#77 – Ukiah Speedway
Ukiah Speedway is a 1/4 mile asphalt oval racetrack offering pulse-pounding excitement and high-velocity family fun. Come out and see bombers, modifieds, bandoleros, extreme asphalt outlaws, jammers, mini-stocks, legends and more in action. Typically a night of racing begins with a Trophy Dash, with the four to six fastest qualifiers in each division racing four to six laps … [Read more...]
#78 – Cow Mountain Recreation Area
Named for the wild longhorn cattle that once roamed there, the 52,000-acre Cow Mountain Recreation Area offers lots of recreational opportunities. The terrain is rugged, with steep, chaparral-covered slopes and scattered stands of fir, pine and oak. The elevation varies from 800 to 4,000 feet, and the area offers spectacular views of Ukiah and Clear Lake. Over 30 miles of … [Read more...]
#79 – Montgomery Woods State Reserve
Perhaps the most remote of California's 31 redwood parks, this jewel of a natural reserve is a beautiful fern forest that is home to five separate redwood groves that have never been logged. You can access them by walking along a 2-mile loop trail that follows Montgomery Creek. The really dramatic old-growth scenery begins about one third of a mile into the … [Read more...]
#80 – Hunting in Mendocino County
The wildlife in Mendocino County is very diverse and abundant, with quail, wild turkey, bear, pig and blacktail deer, among other species. Mendocino offers sportsmen many different choices when it comes to hunting in the area. There is public land available for hunting, and most of it holds trophy-class game. There are also opportunities to hunt on private land for a fee. You … [Read more...]
#81 – Clear Lake State Park
Clear Lake State Park is on the shores of California's largest freshwater lake. The area is popular for water recreation, including swimming, fishing, boating and water-skiing. Anglers can catch largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, Sacramento perch, blackfish, carp and channel catfish. Professional bass fishing organizations including U.S. Bass, Cal Bass and Western Bass have … [Read more...]
#82 – Historic Skunk Train, Willits Depot
If you don't happen to have a time machine, the next best thing is a trip on the famous Skunk Train. From the restored historic rail cars to the dramatic views of majestic redwood forests, scenic upland meadows, and the pristine mountain waters of Northern California, what you will experience is largely unchanged from the way things were in the late 1800s. The Skunk Train … [Read more...]
#83 – Mendocino County Museum
The Mendocino County Museum collects, conserves and celebrates the stories, artifacts, archives and lives of the people and places of Mendocino County. Stop by for current exhibits, and enduring favorites: a "hippie" van, stagecoaches, a recreated creamery, Pomo baskets, relics from the ill-fated clipper ship the "Frolic," Seabiscuit's friends, and a great Museum Shop. Next … [Read more...]
#84 – Willits Frontier Days
Spend the Fourth of July in the Old West at the week-long Fourth of July celebration known as Willits Frontier Days. This event stars California's oldest continuous rodeo. The 2014 celebration will mark the 88th year of this authentic western event. The rodeo and a full week of events draw people from all over California and the world. Willits Frontier Days was started by … [Read more...]
#85 – Home of Seabiscuit
Seabiscuit, the legendary race horse and subject of a 2003 motion picture, lived and is buried at Ridgewood Ranch along Hwy 101 in Willits. In 1936 San Francisco auto salesman Charles Howard paid $8,000 for Seabiscuit and hired trainer Tom Smith and jockey Red Pollard to race him. Together they turned a moderately successful 3-year-old, regarded by many as lazy, into a champion … [Read more...]
#86 – Willits Skate Park
The Willits Skate Park was the first skate park in Mendocino County. What began when organizers approached the Willits City Council in 2000 finally became a reality at its grand opening in June, 2005. The council initially declined to function as lead agency, so consequently the Willits Skate Park Association, an adult volunteer service group, formed. It raised money, mobilized … [Read more...]
#87 – Willits KOA Kamping Resort
Located in Northern California's "Gateway to the Redwoods," Willits KOA resort features an Old West theme and is laid out on a peaceful country setting with rolling hills and trees. It has something for everyone, including a swimming pool, fishing pond, petting zoo, mini golf, play tower, rental bikes, disc golf course, waterspray park and hiking trails. Their national … [Read more...]
#88 – Willits' Family-Friendly City Parks
Recreation Grove Park, the largest park in Willits, sits at the corner of Commercial and South Lenore Streets. It includes a stage, arena, covered picnic tables, restrooms, barbecues, a food service building and a playground. Willits City Park is downtown across from City Hall. Under a canopy of trees you'll find a playground and the Centennial Monument, the latter dedicated … [Read more...]
#89 – Roots of Motive Power
Take a trip back in time at Roots of Motive Power and learn about steam engines and the roots of the logging industry in north western California. California's history was built on the backs of these rolling marvels, and at Roots of Motive Power the past comes alive with physical history. Standing next to these locomotives is like standing amongst huge, metal, fire-eating and … [Read more...]
#90 – Willits Community Theater
There is nothing quite like the experience of a live theatrical performance. People who appreciate the arts flock to the Willits Community Theatre from all over Mendocino County and beyond to see and hear actors live and up close, and feel the interaction between performers and the audience. Established in 1977, the WCT is proud to present an annual season of new and classic … [Read more...]
#91 – Willits Center for the Arts
The Willits Center for the Arts was created to support and showcase the local art scene in and around Willits, providing low-cost art and art-related services to the entire community. It holds publicly-sponsored and locally-grown art shows throughout the year. Work on renovating the historic 1926 Women's Improvement Club building that would house the WCA began in 1993, and by … [Read more...]
#92 – Scenic Drive to Covelo
Ten miles north of Willits, State Route 162 runs east from Hwy 101. Known as Covelo Rd., it meanders through the Mendocino National Forest all the way to Glenn County and Willows. It is one the most beautiful back roads in California. An hour's journey over this 41-mile road will take you back to the past and into the heart of unspoiled nature. Your odyssey will follow the … [Read more...]
#94 – Black Butte River Ranch
Just 14 miles east of Covelo, "where the pavement ends," lies the secluded and magnificent Black Butte River Ranch. This 14-acre facility is minutes from great swimming holes on the Eel River and the wilds of the Mendocino National Forest. The ranch offers full hook-up RV sites, tent camping and rustic cabins along the Black Butte River. A County Store, a barbecue featuring … [Read more...]
#98 – Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area
Here at the "gateway to the tall trees country," weary travelers can refresh themselves with a dip in the South Fork of the Eel River, a quiet picnic, or a stroll through the beautiful redwoods. There is also great fishing here. Standish-Hickey offers three campgrounds, with over 150 campsites available on a first come, first served basis, for those who choose to stick around a … [Read more...]
#93 – The Blackberry Festival
The 33nd annual Round Valley Blackberry Festival will be held Saturday and Sunday, August 22 and 23, 2015, at the Blackberry Festival grounds in Covelo. Sponsored by Friends of the Round Valley Public Library, the festival features arts and crafts, live music, wine tasting, kid's activities, blackberry delicacies and souvenirs, not to mention a square dance, a country … [Read more...]
#96 – Laytonville Farmers' Market
Year-round on Monday afternoons from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. (June through October) and 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. (November through May), local farmers set up shop at Harwood Hall on Willis Rd. in Laytonville. They bring glorious offerings of the best in local fresh fruits and vegetables, artisan goat cheeses, ranch meats, eggs, garden bouquets, handcrafted clothing and much more. They … [Read more...]
#97 – Laytonville Rodeo
Cowboy up! Every year Laytonville holds the "Best Lil' Rodeo Around." This year, in honor of it being the 40th annual Laytonville Rodeo, they are changing things up a bit. On Saturday June 7th they will be having Quad Barrels (Cloverleaf Style), Quad Poles (California Style) and Quad Hide Racing, with competition in three different divisions. On Sunday June 8th the gates open … [Read more...]
#99 – Smithe Redwoods State Reserve
Traveling north from San Francisco along the Redwood Highway (U.S. 101), the first old-growth redwoods you'll encounter are in Smithe Redwoods State Natural Reserve. Here you'll find the beautiful Frank and Bess Smith Grove of redwoods, as well as Dora Creek Falls, a lovely 60-foot waterfall. Because Smithe Redwoods is a natural reserve, the park is managed to minimize human … [Read more...]
#95 – Kate Wolf Memorial Music Festival
The beautiful Black Oak Ranch concert facility, 5 miles north of Laytonville and just three hours north of San Francisco on Hwy 101, provides a picturesque setting for three days of live performances, activities for kids, local food and craft booths and non-profit information. Listen to some of folk music's greatest talents, and lend your own voice to the campfire sing-along … [Read more...]
#100 – The Peg House
On Hwy 101 north of Leggett is one of the most beloved roadside stops along the Redwood Highway. The Peg House is featured in Sunset magazine's Top Road Food Spots in the West: "One of the 25 Absolutely Best Places to Eat Along Western Highways." Across from Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area, the 'Peg House' features a gourmet deli, espresso bar, gift shop, general store … [Read more...]


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While working with Emily Vera Hockman, Dr. David Buehler, and their collaborative team of researchers from around the US, we worked to develop and optimize methods for acoustically monitoring threatened and endangered avian populations in remote areas using Autonomous Aerial Acoustic Recording Systems (AAARS).
My work with the International Crane Foundation took place in one of the only non-governmental reserves in Russia, Muraviovka Park. Through a collaboration with the International Crane Foundation and other international research and conservation agencies, I worked to establish field protocols to monitor mammal and bird populations in the region that could be implemented by interns and researchers in the years to come. The Amur Oblast, where Muraviovka Park is located, is in the middle of the East Asian-Australian Flyway and provides critical habitat for migratory birds on their long migration. This region is utilized by 7 species of endangered crane for either migratory stop-over or breeding purposes. We worked to monitor the breeding behavior and success of breeding crane pairs in the region.
A large portion of the project was also based on community involvement and education. We worked closely with schools, summer camps, and government officials to educate the community about regional conservation concerns and worked with our captive breeding pairs of Red-crowned Cranes, White-fronted Geese and other threatened species of waterfowl to engage the public in further discussion on local environmental issues. Conservation efforts in the region are focused on fire regime regulations and illegal hunting prevention, though little information has been published from this critical migratory stop-over habitat, further leading to the global lack of knowledge.
While working with Dr. Al Uy and his lab, I assisted in a wide range of research revolving around evolution and behavior. Projects ranged anywhere from: 1) The genetic analysis of plumage variation along an avian hybrid zone of Bearded Manakins to look at divergent natural and sexual selection in rapid speciation. 2) The exploration of the maintenance of genetic color polymorphism in five male color morphs of parae, and how behavioral and ecological factors contribute to the persistence of this polymorphism. 3) How human disturbances affect signals used in mate choice and territory defense in birds.


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After Rebecca Francis posted a picture of herself lying next to a bull giraffe she had killed, comedian Ricky Gervais responded with an inflammatory tweet that elicited a huge amount of condemnation for Francis from animal rights activists.
Gervais wrote: "What must've happened to you in your life to make you want to kill a beautiful animal & then lie next to it smiling?"
His tweet was perhaps one of the kinder responses to Francis's picture. Many animal activists actually tweeted death threats. Or at least death wishes. Here's a sampling:
Hope 1 day someone shoots Rebecca Francis and sits down next to her smiling for a photo while she's dying, so she knows how the giraffe felt
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Rebecca Francis how can you be so cruel enough to kill a beautiful animal then lie next to smiling .. you should be hunted down
Right. That makes sense. Since Rebecca Francis killed a giraffe, she should be killed. Since she apparently has less of a right to life than a giraffe.
Rebecca Francis responded to the online assault by explaining that the giraffe was old, well beyond its years of procreation, and the local village asked her to kill it so they could use its meat and bones. The response to that was, "Yes, but did you have to enjoy killing it?" Apparently, animal rights activists would have been okay with Rebecca Francis killing the giraffe if she had derived less enjoyment from hunting.
There's so much hypocrisy and inconsistency here, it's hard to know where to start? According to an interview with Bon Appetit, Ricky Gervais himself eats meat, with some caveats:
And then it gets emotional—I don't want to eat a little friend or a pet. [Laughs] If I do eat meat, it's got to be ethical. I want to know that it lived a great life before it was killed humanely. Then it needs to be disguised—I have to think it's tofu. If I see a bit of blood or a vein—just, no. If I'm at all worried about the ethics of the meat, I'll go vegetarian.
His reasoning is not reasoning it all. It's anthropomorphizing animals and allowing emotional concerns to overrule reasonable faculties. Which pretty much sums up animal rights activism for me. Notice how Gervais mentioned that Francis killed a "beautiful" animal. So, if the animal had not been beautiful, it would be more permissible to kill it? And even enjoy killing it maybe?
This is what many detractors to traditional animal rights activism call "survival of the cutest." It's far easier to raise money to save baby pandas than it is to convince people to save the proboscis monkey. In fact, the "Ugly Animal Preservation Society" exists to raise money for just such species.
I heard of someone who set up a "Save the Tapeworm" booth at a college. He had jars of dirty water available for anyone who wanted to host a tapeworm to "save" the species. He would say things like, "An increase in water purity and better hygiene worldwide is threatening the life cycle of tapeworms and driving them into extinction. Help them survive by drinking a jar of dirty parasite-filled water." No one drank the water. And he proved his point: no one cares about the death and extinction of non-humanizable animals. Basically, if it wouldn't make a good talking cartoon protagonist in a Disney movie, no one cares.
Animal activists can't have it both ways. They say humans are animals. Either humans are merely another species of animal and we should be able to do whatever animals do. Or we should be holding animals to the same standards activists have for humans. So either start forcing lions, tigers, and bears (Oh my!) to become vegetarians. Or allow human omnivores the same leeway you give other animals. A cheetah looks positively ecstatic when it takes down a gazelle. If it could post its satisfied grin to Twitter, it probably would.
What this and many other cases make clear is that animal rights activists are not operating by logic. They are operating entirely on emotions. They don't actually care about animals as such. They care about what the reality of death makes them feel. Certain animals more easily allow human emotions to be projected onto them. When these animals die or suffer, it reminds us of our own mortality. And no one likes that feeling, so we avoid scrutinizing the cost of life. But we need to stop acting like babies. Just because your eyes are covered, that doesn't mean harsh realities stop existing.
Many animal activists, including Ricky Gervais, are also pro-abortion. As long as they don't have to see an aborted baby, abortion is a therapeutic procedure. As long as they don't have to see an animal slaughtered for food and its meat doesn't taste or look like flesh, they eat it without thinking. In the words of Ricky Gervais: "If I see a bit of blood or a vein—just, no."
Rebeccca Francis is living life in reality. By coming face-to-face with the cost of her own life and consumption, she has access to understanding the value of life. Animal rights activists cannot make that same claim. So they value some lives over others. Mean, ugly, less "humanized" creatures do not receive their support. They apparently think they are the only kind of human animals who deserve to live.
Update: You can read Rebecca Francis' response the the uproar over at the Blaze but suffice it to say the giraffe was dying, a local village needed meat and Francis did both a favor with her hunt.
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As a young boy during the 1960's Mark Holmes sold Grit newspaper subscriptions door-to-door to earn enough money for a new bicycle. At twelve he sold potholders and kitchen nick-knacks for a traveling door-to-door sales company. Mark made so much money in his first week that his mom became alarmed and made him quit. He couldn't have known that one day he would make sales his main career.
For nearly a decade Mark held marketing and sales positions in several organizations. He worked for a leadership nonprofit firm that trained him in selling to CEO's in Fortune 500 companies, and in leading leadership and teamwork programs. He worked in sales and marketing for Dow Chemical, as a sales leader for Tetra Technologies and as the VP of Marketing for Enactus.
In 1986, Mark began his own consulting and training firm in Springfield, Missouri. He has delivered over 2,500 training workshops and speeches on sales, strategic sales management, teamwork, leading change and customer excellence.
With a love for entrepreneurship, Mark has owned several businesses including a marketing consultancy; fitness center and an AM radio station.
His first book, Wooing Customers Back, became a best seller and spawned several other books including his most recent, The 5 Rules of Megavalue Selling and the re-release of The Sales Diamond, a fable about selling with the four essential keys that accelerate results.
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Mark lives in the beautiful Ozarks of southwest Missouri with his wife.
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Thursday's Children – A weekly blog hop where writers come together to talk about whatever inspires them.
A couple of last week's Thursday's Children posts, specifically Rhiann Wynn-Nolet's post about fog and Kate Michael's post on wolves and witches, got me thinking about what themes or elements feature in my own writing. I've completed two very different novels. The first, The Butterfly Storm, which I'm publishing in just a few weeks time is contemporary women's fiction, whilst Time Shifters is a time-travel adventure story for 8 – 12 year-olds. However, there is something they both have in common and that is food.
The Butterfly Storm is partly set in Greece and writing about Greece goes hand-in-hand with writing about food. Anyone who's been lucky enough to spend time in Greece will know that you'll be well fed whether you stay with a family or eat out at a taverna. One of the iconic lines from the film, My Big Fat Greek Wedding is 'You must eat!' (along with the hilarious 'He don't eat no meat?') and it's a line that's been uttered many a time by my Greek mother-in-law. In Greece you don't get a choice of which pudding you want, usually you just get given a plate with a (very generous) slice of all three (or four) sweets that are on offer.
So yes, food does feature frequently in The Butterfly Storm and sometimes it's deliciously appetising:
Sixteen of us squeeze round two tables joined together on the patio. Spoons dip in and out of salads; forks stab roasted red peppers and juicy chunks of pork souvlaki. The lamb is carried over from the coals, de-skewered and placed on a massive plate in front of Despina to be carved. The meat falls off the bone in great chunks and is passed along the table. Its rich meaty scent disperses into the night air.
and other times not so much:
I poke my head round the kitchen door. Despina, sparkling in a jewelled pink top over black trousers, pulls a dish of kokoretsi from the oven. The stomach-churning smell of liver-filled intestines sticks in my throat. I wrinkle my nose at the delicacy.
For Maisie, Danny and Lizzie, my three characters that are stuck in the past in Time Shifters, food is understandably at the forefront of their minds when they spend most of the time being cold, tired and hungry…
I reached forward and took a piece of dry bread and a chunk of meat. Lizzie popped a piece of bread into her mouth and we chewed in silence for a while. All I could think about was Mum's lasagne and sweet and sour chicken with egg fried rice from the Chinese.
"I wish this was a double cheeseburger and we were in MacDonald's instead of here," Lizzie said and spat a chewed lump of bread onto the grass and ripped off a piece of meat instead. "That bread was off yesterday."
It's not all dry bread and rumbling stomachs though, as sometimes they get to tuck into a feast as in this scene in 1471:
Robbie placed himself at the head of the table and Lizzie and me plonked ourselves opposite each other. Another servant – better dressed than we were – entered the hall and set a plate and spoon in front of us. The first servant spooned a mound of casserole on to our plates and I tucked into warm rabbit, carrots and onion. "This is so good," I said.
"I caught and killed the rabbit myself," Robbie said and winked.
Lizzie wrinkled her nose but carried on eating.
and again in an Inn on the way to London in 1666:
Our plates were piled high with chunks of roasted pork with carrots and potatoes smothered in melted butter.
"The crackling is amazing," Danny said, crunching through his mouthful.
Lizzie cut a ladylike portion of roast pork with her knife and fork and popped it and a carrot into her mouth and chewed slowly. "Wow, this is like a proper roast dinner."
It was better. The meat was tasty and succulent and the vegetables were fresh and seasonal. My dad was an organic farmer and always wanted to convert everyone into eating organic. He would be proud of this meal. Without saying another word we finished every scrap of food on our plates and mopped up the juice with a chunk of whole-wheat bread. To drink we had a tankard of weak ale each, which Danny downed in one. He leaned back in his chair and patted his stomach. "That was the best meal I've ever had," he said.
All this talk of food has made me hungry, so I'm off to get some breakfast.
How about you, does food feature at all in your writing?
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Farley Arts Trust Awards 2017POSTED ON October 16, 2017 BY Art Enthusiast
Farley Arts Trust Awards | Working in Partnership with Momentous
A Celebration of East Sussex Schools and Colleges Visual Arts
As a proud sponsor of Farleys Art Trust, Momentous were invited along to the Farley Arts Trust Awards awards evening 2017 at Farley House in East Sussex.
Working in Partnership with Farleys Arts Trust Momentous came up with a new and innovative award 'Art on The Move'. The winning artist would not only appear in the catalogue and the exhibition but would also have their winning piece of art featured on the side of a new Momentous Fine Art vehicle for 2 years.
On Friday 13th October 2017, Mark Costa-Rising, Group Sales & Marketing Director and Shane Lewis, Operations Manager of Momentous along with The trustees at Farley Arts Trust awarded Charlie Legh-Smith from Uckfield Community Technology College the 'Art on the Move Award' for her GCSE entry called Companionship.
Charlie commented, "I enjoy the art of something different and original, which inspired me to use small human figures, made from glue, that reflect humanity in a boy's dog. My overall piece was inspired by Samuli Heimonen and his use of giving a deeper, surreal meaning to his paintings, thereby giving me the idea to create an image that reflects the relationship between a young boy and his dog."
Congratulations to Charlie, and we look forward to working with Farley Art Trust committee and seeing far more inspiring art in the years ahead.


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VIDEO: The Big Interview – James Green, deVere Group
In that is his first major video interview, James Green, Divisional Manager for deVere Group in Western Europe talks about the company's forthcoming European expansion plans and reveals what it is like to work with (and for) his father – deVere Group's founder and CEO Nigel Green.
As reported last week deVere Group is opening a new office in Munich and creating a series of new adviser jobs in the region.
In this revealing video Green speaks exclusively to International Investment where he outlines further expansion plans in Western Europe, the challenges for international advisers and his career to date.
He also talks about the similarities (and differences) between himself and his well-known father.
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Values & Priorities
Bringing Common-Sense, Civility, and Courage Back to Washington
"America was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination, and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand." -President Truman
I am not a career politician. I haven't spent years trying to climb higher and higher on the political ladder. Instead, I seek this seat because we do not have time to waste.
Right now, people in our district are dying from opioid addiction. Right now, people in our district are seeking jobs on which they can raise a family. Right now, our rural communities don't even have access to broadband internet. Right now, our roads and bridges are crumbling. Right now, China is trying to develop next-generation technologies. Right now, politicians like Andy Harris are trying to strip health care – with no alternative plan in place – from the 54,000 people in our district who are dependent on their coverage through the Affordable Care Act. Right now, children in this country are drinking dirty water and breathing dirty air.
We need leadership, vision, and action – right now.
At graduation from Ranger School, we were told that the hard work actually lay ahead of us. We would have to live up to the expectations that came with the newly-earned Ranger Tabs that we would wear on our uniforms for the rest of our military careers. The expectations?
To work harder than the next person. To get the job done – no excuses. To demonstrate integrity when faced with ethical challenges. And, above all, to lead. To lead teams through the most challenging missions. To put the mission and our Soldiers ahead of ourselves. In other words, to run toward problems while others run away from them. The speaker's point became clear: we'd be living up to the standards and symbol of our Ranger Tab for as long as we wore the uniform – and beyond.
As I've gone around our district since launching our campaign, I've been thinking about that speech more and more. I wish more elected officials saw their jobs in similar terms. I wish more had the courage to reject tired debates and the conviction to put the values of their constituents and the interests of our country ahead of their careers.
The world is going through big changes. Some leaders want us to hide from those changes. Others want to pretend we can simply turn the clocks back to yesterday. Many want to blame others to distract from the fact that they offer no solutions and lack the courage to speak truth to power. I refuse to do any of those things.
I don't have all the answers, but I am running directly toward the problem – and invite you to join the community gathering around our campaign.
I will not hide from the big issues that face our district, our state, and our country. I will talk to anyone in Washington—left, right, or center—who is willing to work together to solve our problems with fair, long-term solutions. And I will always do what is right, not what is convenient.
My Priorities
The reality is the jobs of the future will look vastly different than the jobs of yesterday or even today. We need leaders with the vision to see ahead of the curve and the courage to enact policies and direct resources towards investing in the jobs that come with them. We need to better invest in teaching students about technology - starting in grade school and continuing all the way through two- and four-year colleges and universities.
Our district has exceptional natural resources, people, and resolve. The next generation of software developers, solar panel technicians, or cybersecurity experts can learn, work, and grow businesses in our district. We can build a district in which our children see plentiful opportunities and reasons to build careers and families close to home.
Why do we invest in the future? Because the returns are enormous. When we invest in infrastructure, pollutants stay out of the water, tourists visit our restaurants, and residents get to their jobs and homes faster. When we invest in 21st century infrastructure such as high-speed internet, our children can more easily prepare themselves to one day make the next groundbreaking medical discovery or build the next great start-up company. These investments ensure that our local businesses have fast and affordable access to the world's markets and hire more workers.
Some want to put their heads in the sand - to say that change is too scary and therefore it won't come. Some, like Andy Harris, say we should prop up out-of-district coal plants and drill for oil in the waters off of our beautiful shores. I say clean water is the lifeblood of Maryland and the 1st Congressional District. I say let's invest in tomorrow. Let's invest in solar installation jobs, one of the fastest growing industries in the state and country. Let's invest in our district's burgeoning ecotourism economy with the growing revenue and visitors it brings into our district. Let's invest in environmentally-sound, economically-viable technologies and sustainable practices. Investments that protect the Bay and allow our farmers to increase harvests and more-effectively access markets near and far.
The greatest investment we can make is an investment in ourselves and our future. When we do that—when we stop being "penny wise pound foolish", when we take the time to think about the long-term—we make our community and our country a richer and more equitable place. It just takes a little courage and belief in ourselves to do it.
Health care is a right. Plain and simple. It's a right for every American, whether you're a rich banker from Park Avenue, a retired school teacher in a nursing facility in Bel Air, or a waterman from Cambridge. When every American has quality, affordable, and accessible medical care our society as a whole is better for it. We do not miss time at work. We can take a risk and open a new business. We can mentor our children as they grow up.
Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Plan help those in need and make our country a better, stronger place. They represent America at its best. I will fight not only to protect them, but to strengthen them.
Many businesses and individuals are stuck with limited, often expensive insurance options. They face ever-increasing premiums, deductibles, and prescription drug costs. We must do more to reduce costs and improve coverage. Private insurers can negotiate prescription drug prices with pharmaceutical companies. Why can't Medicare? In Congress, I will fight to give Medicare that power so seniors have lower out-of-pockets costs and our hard-earned tax dollars are more effectively spent.
The Chesapeake Bay is one of America's unequaled natural wonders. I believe that being the Representative from Maryland's 1st Congressional District is defined by being the most ardent supporter, defender and advocate for the Bay.
Whether you come to the Bay to crab, dine at a local restaurant, hunt, or explore its natural beauty, we all recognize that the fate of our state and our region rests on the health of the Bay. When we invest in the Bay, not only do we protect and restore the environment, but we protect the jobs of the watermen who are on their boats at 4 a.m. finding the day's fresh catch. When we invest in environmental restoration, we keep pollutants out of the Bay and we increase the number of tourists who stay in our local hotels. Protecting the Bay means strengthening our local economy and our district, and protecting jobs that generations of Marylanders depend on.
We and our forebears have been blessed with the opportunity to enjoy and make a living on the Bay - and I will work tirelessly to ensure that our children and grandchildren have that same opportunity.
We have a mighty obligation to honor the sacrifices and service of our veterans and elderly. 16 million Americans served in World War II. 2.7 million served in the Vietnam War. Over 100,000 Americans were wounded in the Korean War, and almost 1 million have been wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan. We would not be here without our senior citizens. They have raised children and grandchildren, fought wars, and paid a lifetime of taxes. They have built our social fabric and, as all generations eventually do, deeded control of it to the next generations.
So to truly support them means more than wearing a flag pin on your suit or a sticker on your car. It doesn't mean proposing cuts—as Speaker Paul Ryan suggested—to Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare to offset the tax reform bill. It doesn't mean returning to a time when the elderly and infirm lacked the money to afford food and necessary healthcare.
Instead, it means continuing to demand responsiveness, transparency, and accountability from our Department of Veterans Affairs. It means strengthening Social Security and Medicare to ensure sufficient care for those who need our help. It means strengthening Meals on Wheels, not leaving it to wither.
Our veterans and our elderly fought for us. It's time we fight for them. I'll be on the frontlines to make sure we do.
The opioids epidemic comes up every day when I am meeting with folks from the district. Our district's drug-related deaths trend nearly 50% higher than the national average. Opioids don't care whether you are a Democrat, Independent, or a Republican, and neither should any leader who wants to reverse the epidemic. We must join together—regardless of our differences—to face this challenge.
Rather than pay lip service to the epidemic, we need to invest smartly in prevention, treatment, and recovery systems. This will require political energy, courage, and will. While we need more funding, funding alone will not solve this problem. Nor will any single step. Instead, we need a comprehensive plan that includes federal, state, and local resources. We need buy-in from healthcare professionals, insurers, and communities themselves.
Future generations will judge our leaders by their response to the opioids epidemic.
The Framers almost had it right: all people are created equal. Representatives and senators earn the same salary, no matter their gender. A female president would earn the same salary as a male one. So why are women too often paid less than the men working beside them doing the same job?
I am not satisfied with the status quo, and I don't think most people are. As a country, we can only make progress if we stand together. We can only stand together if we are all on equal footing. America is at its best when our laws protect everyone equally and ensure everyone has equal opportunity. From equal pay to healthcare and beyond, I will be your strongest advocate. Not just for you. But for all of us.
There is no question about it: before last year, the tax system was not perfect. We needed to make the tax code easier for regular folks to understand and to encourage companies to hire American workers. We needed to ensure that if anyone came out on top, it was the middle-class. The tax bill that was rammed through with no hearings failed to do this.
We must create a tax system designed not to help the richest, the well-heeled, and the winners of the financial genetic lottery. Instead, we must design a system that looks out for regular folks and helps the middle-class and those seeking to enter it. A tax system that does not pad the pocket of private jet owners, but instead supports school teachers who buy supplies for their students. A system that does not give tax breaks to hedge fund managers, but instead supports working parents, small business owners, and burgeoning entrepreneurs. A system that does not encourage businesses to hire overseas, but instead rewards us for investing in ourselves and our communities.
We can and MUST do better. And as your Congressman, I will never be afraid to say so.


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So my final installment of the Raid Your Closet Challenge is nearly a week late. Uhm. Oops. I have some sort of self-imposed hatred of deadlines or something, I think. Even when they are my own damn deadlines.
For this final post, I remembered to take out a pair of shoes I utterly love but for some reason, never seem to wear! The Moxie shoes from Maitreya, which break the "no sandals and socks" rule in the best (and really only acceptable) way possible! I decided to relax by the fire in my autumn porch set from What Next.
I wore my Elena skin by Izzie's that I love so much, but I paired it with one of the matte Dailyn lips because they are so bold. This hair from Shag is an old favorite that I've had over a year.
These cute shorts are from G Field. I bought them months ago and this is literally the first time I've worn 'em. *facepalms* The top is from Cracked Mirror, and it's cleverly named "Poe." The future English teacher in me really loved that!
This challenge was so much fun to do again (even if I'm a week late on my final look). I might have to dust this one off again sometime down the road. Thank you to all who participated. I hope you had as much fun with it as I did!
Skin: Izzie's – Elena – Sunkissed w/purple eyeshadow, eyeliner and blush layers
Lips: Izzie's – Dailyn mattes – Dark Red
Eyes: IKON – Utopia – Deep Sepia
Hair: Shag – Falling Softly – Scarlet
Nails: Izzie's – Metallic Gradient
Top: Cracked Mirror – Poe Tee
Shorts: G Field – Frill Shorts – Black
Shoes: Maitreya – Moxie – Coal
Poses: From my Oracul AO & What Next Autumn Porch Chair 01


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Costing an average of £550 when it breaks down every other month, this is the UK's Worst Used Car, according to Warranty Direct.
We analysed 50,000 live policies and combined the worst-performing cars from each of the categories measured by its unique Reliability Index (www.reliabilityindex.com) and came up with the worst used car.
With the suspension of an Audi, the gearbox of a Jeep and the electrics of a Mercedes, Warranty Direct has created a vehicle made up of the least reliable parts.
The Reliability Index calculates the trustworthiness of vehicles by measuring average cost of repair, frequency of failure, age and mileage. While the average car scores 100 in the Index, with the lower the score the better, this grim creation would be five times more unreliable, with an RI figure of almost 500.
The 'body parts' of the Worst Used Car
|Make and Model
|Car part
|(04 – 11)
|Audi RS6
|Axle and Suspension
|(02 – 11)
|Jeep Grand Cherokee
|(06 – )
|Mercedes-Benz R-Class
|(04 – )
|Fiat Multipla
|Braking system
|(99 – 05)
|SEAT Alhambra
|(96 – )
|Chrysler 300C
|Steering system
|(05 – )
Overall, the Reliability Index shows that two in five vehicles need some form of repair each year and, while the average repair costs just over £350, some garage bills can spiral to a massive £35,000.
Warranty Direct managing director, David Gerrans, said: "The composite is a bit of fun that will, thankfully, never be built, as it stitches together the cars that perform worst in each of the mechanical categories we measure.
"This large variety of vehicles that goes into the concoction proves how typically reliable cars can be dragged down by one poorly-performing part."
Almost two fifths of Audi RS6s require a trip to the workshop to repair axle and suspension components each year, while three in every 10 Mercedes-Benz R Class vehicles report electrical faults.
Gearbox problems are rarer, but still more than one in ten Jeep Grand Cherokees will report gearbox problems annually.
A quarter of BMW M5s require repairs to their engines, while the same proportion of Fiat Multiplas will experience braking system faults.
Chrysler's 300C is not renowned for its agility in corners but, even so, more than ten percent will require repairs to their steering systems. The same number of SEAT Alhambras will need their air-con fixed during a typical year, so drivers who like keeping their car cool should beware of the big SEAT's asthmatic ventilation system.
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Coming up with new ideas or topics to write about on your blog (or journal for that matter) can be challenging. Which is why a while back I wrote a post about overcoming writer's block. In that post, I gave one tip that encouraged you to get ideas from other blogger's posts. Don't plagiarize–simply be inspired by their topics (and give credit to your inspiration in your post). For example, if a blogger you like has written about their most embarrassing moment, this may inspire you to write a post on the same topic telling YOUR story.
I thought I would take this "tip" one step further, and provide y'all with a list of 10 of my posts that I think you could easily adapt for your own blog.
Letter to Younger (or Older) Me: This was one of my favorite writing exercises ever. I learned a lot about myself in the process. I wrote a letter to 16 year old me, from 27 year old me. You can do the same thing, looking back on any age that may have been pivotal in your life.
Our Love Story: I have done this as a series (and I still haven't completed it). In a somewhat similar fashion to the Pioneer Woman, I have started to write my love story in chapter format–each as it's own post. Try this with your own love story.
My Life List: Another favorite writing exercise, inspired by Petit Elefant. This post is a bucket list of sorts–a list of 100 things I want to learn, see and accomplish in my lifetime. You will have a blast putting this list together, and I encourage this exercise whether you have a blog or not–it's not as easy as it sounds!
Things You Should Know About Me if We're Gonna be BFF: This was a fun, goofy post I came up with a long time ago. It is basically a list of the most random intimate details of my strange personality. Here is a link to a similar styled follow post I wrote more recently. You will be surprised about how many readers share the qualities that make you weird.
I'm Blank Because: A fill in the blanks post. You kind of need to read this post to see what it's all about–but it's perfect to adapt to your own emotions or experiences on your blog.
The College Years: Look back onto key time periods of your life, and reflect on what they meant to you. For example, in this post I revisited my college years–and came clean about what college really meant to me. You could do this about high school, about childhood, about your parenting years, about your career years–whatever fits your story.
Hello Monday: These posts are fun and simple and they revolve around photographs. They are also inspired by the lovely and talented Lisa Leonard who starts off every week with a Hello Monday link party–its a great way to start the week.
Books Matter: In this post I revisited all the books that impacted my life through childhood. So so so fun remembering these stories and sharing them with all my bloggy BFF's. What books touched your life?
Awkward and Awesome: Inspired by the Daybook, these posts are both quirky and intimate, as you write out the awkward and awesome of your week. Often times the Daybook will ask you to link your post in her comments section so it can be shared with her other readers.
I Have a Secret: And if you're feeling really brave, you can try writing out your secret. You know what…you should try this even if you never share it with another living soul. I can testify to you that there is something truly relieving and uplifting about putting the words down on paper. And if you do decide to share it over the Internet, you may be surprised at how many lives you are able to touch.
So give it a whirl. If you end up writing on any of these topics I would love for you to leave a link in the comments so that myself and others can be inspired by your stories. Or if you have any writing topic ideas that you think will be helpful to others, please share those as well.
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text: Worldmapper is a collection of world maps, where territories are re-sized on each map according to the subject of interest.There are now nearly 700 maps. Maps 1-366 are also available as PDF posters. Use the menu above to find a map of interest. In 2009 we added a series of maps of the world's population using a gridded cartogram approach: Worldmapper Population AtlasIf you are interested in more background on map projections, read the short introductions about Worldmapper and map projections and gridded cartograms as a map projection.