Ted Turner and the state of South Carolina closed last month on the charitable transfer of the media mogul and philanthropist’s 4,680-acre St. Phillips Island in Beaufort County through a bargain sale.
The largest privately held island off the coast, St. Phillips was sold for $4.9 million, about one-third of its appraised value.
The S.C. Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism, which will manage the island, said St. Phillips will complement nearby Hunting Island State Park.
The sale was cleared by the Joint Bond Review Committee and the State Fiscal Accountability Authority.
"St. Phillips is a jewel off the South Carolina coast, a pristine barrier island suffused with the natural beauty of the Lowcountry," Parks, Recreation & Tourism director Duane Parrish said in a news release.
"The possibilities for shaping and offering exceptional coastal experiences are numerous."
Located north of Hilton Head Island, St. Phillips had served as a Lowcountry retreat for Turner, his family and friends since 1979. It is surrounded by marsh and beach and is accessible by boat through tidal rivers and creeks around Bay Point.
Along with three boats and two vehicles, the sale also comes with a main residence and several other structures on the island. A conservation easement held by the Nature Conservancy limits the number of additional structures that can be built.
"My family and I are thrilled that our beloved St. Phillips Island is now in the hands of the state of South Carolina," Turner said.
"After sharing many fond memories together on the island, my family and I now look forward to others being able to experience and appreciate the unique beauty and tranquility that St. Phillips has provided us for so many years."
The State Park Service will spend about six months assessing the island’s resources and logistical capacities to develop a management plan. After that, an operational strategy will be established, the department said.


Jap Top Minister Fumio Kishida is predicted to unveil his plan for a “loose and open Indo-Pacific” with a focal point on India’s an increasing number of important position within the area throughout his talk over with to New Delhi on Monday.
The evolving scenario within the Indo-Pacific within the backdrop of China’s emerging army assertiveness could also be more likely to determine in wide-ranging talks between Top Minister Narendra Modi and Kishida.
The Jap high minister is scheduled to reach on Monday morning on an round 27-hour-long talk over with to New Delhi with an goal to additional increase bilateral ties in a variety of spaces together with defence and safety, business and funding and prime generation.
Modi and Kishida also are set to talk about priorities for India’s presidency of G20 and Japan’s presidency of the G7.
The Jap high minister is predicted to unveil his ‘Unfastened and Open Indo-Pacific Plan for Peace’ throughout a lecture being organised via the Indian Council of International Affairs on the Sushma Swaraj Bhavan, other folks aware of the topic stated on Saturday.
The plan is predicted to focus on India’s importance for the Indo-Pacific.
Turning in the distinguished Shangri-Los angeles Discussion in Singapore in June ultimate yr, Kishida stated he would lay out the plan for Indo-Pacific subsequent spring.
“I can lay out a ‘Unfastened and Open Indo-Pacific Plan for Peace’ via subsequent spring, which can give a boost to Japan’s efforts to additional advertise the imaginative and prescient of a loose and open Indo-Pacific, with an emphasis on offering patrol vessels and embellishing maritime regulation enforcement functions, in addition to cyber safety, virtual and inexperienced projects, and financial safety,” he had stated.
The plan is predicted to supply main points of Japan’s coverage and manner against the Indo-Pacific.
In the previous few years, virtually all main powers have pop out with their methods for the Indo-Pacific.
Japan has been pushing for a loose and open Indo-Pacific in order to keeping up and strengthening the rules-based global order within the area.
It has additionally been involved over China’s competitive army posturing within the East China Sea, South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait.
Japan could also be a member of the four-nation coalition Quad which has additionally been specializing in selling peace and steadiness within the Indo-Pacific.
Australia, India and the USA are different contributors of the Quad.
At the sidelines of the Quad leaders’ summit in Tokyo in Would possibly ultimate yr, US President Joe Biden introduced the Indo-Pacific Financial Framework (IPEF) which is an initiative geared toward deeper cooperation amongst like-minded international locations in spaces like blank power, supply-chain resilience and virtual business.
At their summit, the Quad leaders additionally introduced the Indo-Pacific Maritime Area Consciousness Initiative (IPMDA).
The IPMDA is basically geared toward tracking regional waters in opposition to the backdrop of China’s expanding muscle-flexing within the area.
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Eriksmoen: Early North Dakota political figure became the namesake of a county and three towns in the state
Judson LaMoure was the most geographically honored person in the history of North Dakota. LaMoure County and the towns of Jud, Judson, and LaMoure were all named in his honor.
LaMoure served continuously in the North Dakota Senate from the time of statehood in 1889 until his retirement in 1912, and he was one of the most influential political people in the state government. On a number of occasions, he made the decision as to who would be the U.S. senator from North Dakota.
Prior to moving to Pembina in 1870, LaMoure steadily earned respect from those who knew him in southern Dakota Territory because of his honesty, determination and hard work. In 1860, he began farming with his brother in the southeastern corner of the territory. LaMoure later worked for a transportation company before becoming a subagent at an Indian agency.
While working as a subagent, LaMoure was also named deputy U.S. marshal and was transferred to Pembina in 1870 to monitor a possible invasion of Canada by anti-British rebels. During the late 1860s, U.S. Irish Catholic rebels (Fenians) launched several raids into Canada with the goal of overthrowing the Canadian government and holding it for ransom in exchange for the independence of Ireland. These attempts were bloody because the U.S. government did not try to stop them.
However, when Ulysses Grant became president, he made it known that America would intervene if any attempts were made to invade Canada through the U.S. in the future. A plot was hatched to launch an attack on Canada through Pembina and seize Manitoba, a new Canadian province, and offer to annex it to the U.S. In early October 1871, a small group of rebels crossed the Canadian border and seized the Dominion Customs House and looted the nearby Hudson Bay Co.'s trading post.
Capt. Loyd Wheaton, the commander of Fort Pembina, took a group of soldiers into Canada, captured the Fenians and turned them over to LaMoure. On Oct. 7, the prisoners were brought to trial with Wheaton representing the U.S. and Enos Stutsman and George F. Potter representing the defendants. The Fenians were not found guilty and released.
As a deputy U.S. marshal, one of LaMoure’s duties was to interview and secure Pembina County citizens for jury duty. Pembina County was organized in 1867, and it covered much of present-day North Dakota directly west of Minnesota. Fulfilling his duty, LaMoure became acquainted with nearly all of the non-Indian residents in the county. Up until this time, almost all of these residents lived in, or near, the towns of Pembina and St. Joe/Walhalla, and candidates for the territorial Legislature who resided in the extreme northeastern corner of the territory were always elected.
This was about to change because, as the Northern Pacific Railroad neared the Red River from the east, land speculators rushed to the west side of the river and established land claims where they believed the railroad would cross the river. The majority of the speculators settled on claims in, or near, present-day Fargo, which they called either “The Crossing” or Centralia.
In June 1872, Nelson E. Nelson chaired a county convention and called for the selection of candidates for the upcoming election. The candidates selected for the northern region of the county were Stutsman for the Council/Senate and LaMoure for the House. The citizens from the southern part of Pembina County nominated G. H. Stone, of Centralia, for the House and A. C. Moore, of Wild Rice, for the Council. When the election was held, the candidates receiving the most votes were Stone and Moore, and they were declared the winners.
However, “the skill and finesse of Stutsman was brought into play, and through him the entire vote of the south was thrown out, and he and LaMoure were given seats in the Legislature.” Stutsman was not only a gifted attorney, but also a veteran of Dakota Territory politics. He had served four terms in the Council, and in three of those terms, he was Council president.
The 10th Dakota Territorial Legislative session, which met in Yankton from Dec. 2, 1872, to Jan. 10, 1873, was very instrumental for northern Dakota Territory. Not only were Stutsman and LaMoure seated, but E. A. Williams, from Bismarck, was elected, becoming the first legislator in northern Dakota from west of the Missouri River.
As the Northern Pacific Railroad tracks were laid west to Bismarck, settlements sprang up all along the tracks, and Stutsman, LaMoure, and Williams were busy naming new counties to be created: Bottineau, Burbank, Burleigh, Cass, Foster, Gingras, Grand Forks, Kidder, LaMoure, Logan, McHenry, Morton, Mountrail, Ramsey, Ransom, Renville, Richland, Rolette, Stutsman and Williams. The name of Burbank County was later changed to Barnes County and Gingras was renamed Wells County.
During the next election, no candidate from Pembina was elected to the Legislature, largely because the candidates from the more populous town of Fargo were elected. Another reason may be that LaMoure’s good friend and mentor, Stutsman, who was a very successful and popular politician, died Jan. 24, 1874. He and LaMoure became friends in the early 1860s, when both men were active members of the Republican party in southeastern Dakota Territory.
LaMoure was elected to the Council in 1876 after Cass County was placed in a different district, but he was defeated in 1878 when George Walsh, a popular politician from the rapidly growing town of Grand Forks, was elected. Rather than run against Walsh in 1880, LaMoure was successful in getting elected to the House.
In 1882, LaMoure decided not to run for reelection and encouraged his father-in-law, Nelson E. Nelson, to run for the House in his place. Nelson was elected, and he was so admired by his fellow legislators that they created a new county named in his honor. Nelson County was created March 3, 1883, by annexing territory from Foster, Grand Forks and Ramsey counties.
LaMoure was reelected to the Council in 1884, and after his term was over, he took time off to attend to other affairs, making powerful alliances in the process. He was elected to the Dakota Territorial Commission of Railroads in 1888 and named chairman. When North Dakota became a state in 1889, LaMoure was in an excellent position to become a strong political force in the new state.
We will conclude the story of Judson LaMoure next week.
“Did You Know That” is written by Curt Eriksmoen and edited by Jan Eriksmoen of Fargo. Send your comments, corrections, or suggestions for columns to the Eriksmoens at email@example.com.


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Day 01: Meeting upon arrival at Kathmandu International Airport (1360meter) by our representative, transfer to hotel.
After onset to Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you will be transferred to your hotel by the representative of Gorakhakali Travel and Tour. You will be briefed about the plans trekking. You have a free afternoon in the hotel you can relax.
Day 02: Drive to Syabrubesi (1460m). Overnight at guesthouse.
Today, we travel from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1467 m.) passing through Trishuli (Nuwakot) which takes about eight hours to reach to Syabrubesi where we will stay overnight at hotel. You move ahead north out of Kathmandu driving through striking foothills and ridgeline Vista to Syabrubesi passing through Dhunche. While passing along the road at the bank of Trishuli River you catch a glance of Ganesh Himal and green hills. As you pass through Dhunche, you experience as if you are following a bottomless land.
Day 03: Trek to Lama Hotel (Changdam) (2410m). Overnight at guesthouse.
We will stroll via suspension bridge over the Bhote Koshi, situated to the north of the unification point with Langtang River. Opaque forests with a variety of plants like alder, oaks, maple, bamboo etc appear en-route. Also, you may spot langur monkey, yellow-throated marten, Himalayan black, wild boar, bear and a number of other wild animals. Moving ahead on the track we will come crossways a river all the way through a bridge. We all the time climb all along the path; we then again traverse a steel suspension bridge (2000 m) over the Langtang River. The path now takes to the north coast of the Langtang River with the eye-catching views of waterfalls. We after that, go to Changtang usually known as Lama Hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 04: Trek to Langtang village (3330m). Overnight at guesthouse.
We today, Trek from Lama Hotel to reach Langtang Village (3330m.) taking about five hours. Walking for around 2 hours, at first we reach Ghora Tabela, a small settlement with trekker's lodge, the police checkpoint, shops and more. Then, we pass through Tamang settlements where we can see prayer wheels and Tibetan- style prayer flags. Also, we will be enchanted by the eye-catching views of the Langtang range en-route. Then, you will get there at Langtang Village, headquarter of Langtang National Park. Overnight at guest house.
Day 05: Trek to Kyanjin Gompa (3730m). Overnight at guesthouse.
We will depart from the village and pass all the way through yaks ‘grazing land. Also go by the main mani wall in Nepal, prepared from stone with the words of prayers written on it. We will go across several wooden bridges. To conclude the trek for today, we will reach Kyajin gompa. As we are reaching high altitude, we might begin sensing the thin air. Overnight in Kyajing Gompa.
Day 06: A day hike to Kyanjin Ri / Tserko Ri (4600m / 4984m) and back to Kyanjin Gompa. Overnight at guesthouse.
On this day we will depart from Kyajin Gompa to reach Tserko Ri where we will observe the mesmerizing views of Langtang ranges, Yansa Tenji, Naya Kanga, Gangchempo, Morimoto Peak, Yala Peak and a number of other. We will after that return back to Kyanjin Gompa today. Overnight at guesthouse.
Day 07: A day hike to Langsisa Kharka (4160m) and back to Kyanjin Gompa, 8hrs walks, overnight at guesthouse.
On this day, we will trek to Langsisa Kharka for the glacier views as well as the huge view of Morimoto Peak, Gangchempo etc and after that return back to Kyanjin Gompa. Overnight in Kyajin Gompa at a guesthouse.
Day 08: Trek to Lama Hotel (2410m). Overnight at guesthouse.
From Kyagjin, today we will go back to Lama Hotel trek along the similar path subsequently to the Langtang River then to Langtang village and after that, we will walk up to Ghora Tabela. Overnight at Lama Hotel.
Day 09: Trek to Syabru Village (2210m). Overnight at guesthouse.
On this day, you go on walking over to Thulo Syabru. With a steep trail all the way through forests to quickly have a sight of Syabru and its extensive region of millet terraces. A bulging path brings you to this beautiful village where each home is situated above its neighbor, in a long range. It’s a huge place to wander about, catching glances of Tamang life. Overnight in Thulo Syabru.
Day 10: Trek to Sing Gompa (Chandanbari) (3250m). Overnight at guesthouse.
From Thulo Syabru today it is a sheer escalate through forests of fir, oak, and rhododendron to the apex of a ridge. From here we will have a small way down to Sing Gompa. We will also go to a Buddhist monastery and then a small cheese factory. Overnight in Sing Gompa.
Day 11: Trek to Gosainkunda (4380m). Overnight at guesthouse.
From here the pathway tenderly moves up the peak edge with uncovered trees. After going across the ridge, you will go by a forest occupied by moss and fern. While you arrive at to Lauribinayak, we will see a spendthrift view of Dhaulagiri, Ganesh Himal, Annapurna and Langtang Lirung. It is the most outstanding view spot of entire trek. Crossing the ridge of Saraswati Kund, the first of some lakes devoted to special divinities. Gosainkunda is actually the third lake, the sacred set of Hindus and Buddhist.
Day 12: Trek to Ghopte. Overnight at guesthouse.
Passing all the way through 3 more small lakes, our path today climb and ascend and cross Laurebina La after the pass, the path then will move downward to Phedi and you will persistently ascend and descend while going across the rock-strewn hill filled with pine, rhododendron trees. Overnight in Ghopte.
Day 13: Trek to Tharepati. Overnight at guesthouse.
Starting from the ridge in Ghopte, your trail slightly goes down and then begins to ascend through the Oak, junipers forest and Rhododendron up to the Tharepati. From the village, you can grasp the perfect panorama of the Langtang Himalaya. You stay overnight in Tharepati.
Day 14: Trek to Kutumsang. Overnight at guesthouse.
From Tharepati our trail will go by via a number of jungles to get there at Magen Goth (3420m) and then to Panghu. Also, we will walk downward all the way through the woods of rhododendrons and firs. Likewise, we will witness the eye-catching and magnificent peaks on the way to Khutumsang (2450m). Overnight in Kutumsang.
Day 15: Trek to Chisapani. Overnight at guesthouse.
Walking down to the Pati Bhanjyang, it passes via forest. It’s a shorter day which climbs to Chisapani from where the sight of the entire central Himalaya is magnificent. You can also get a view of mountain ranges from Manaslu to Everest. Landscapes can be witnessed in the early morning and evening.
Day 16: Trek to Nagarkot. Overnight at guesthouse.
Today we will reach Chauki Bhanjag and will walk for about 3 hours. We will go by the appealing path that takes us toward Nagarkot (2175m). Nagarkot is considered as one of the most popular destinations where you will be rewarded by Himalaya range which extends from Dhaulagiri in the west to Everest than to Kanchenjunga in the eastern part. Overnight in Nagarkot.
Day 17: Trek to Dhulikhel.Overnight at guesthouse.
We will start on walking in the morning to take delight from the sunrise vision over the enormous Himalayan Ranges including Everest, Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Gaurishankar and many other. You will walk downward through the woods and few villages. Overnight in Dhulikhel.
Day 18: Trek to Panauti. Overnight at guesthouse.
We will trek from Dhulikhel to Panauti. Panauti shows off a number of beautiful temples. This village area is connected to our religion. According to an ancient myth, it is believed that the whole gorge of Panauti is placed in a single stone below. You can also observe age-old temples here. Overnight at guest house in Panauti.
Day 19: Trek to Namobuddha. Overnight at guesthouse.
We will today go away Panauti and walk to reach Namobuddha. Namobuddha is a sacred place for Buddhists. The place holds a story that Lord Buddha saved a life of a tiger that was on its last legs from hunger. You can also have a magnificent vision of peak and hills and see the Newari culture. Overnight at guest house in Namobuddha.
Day 20: Drive to Kathmandu. Overnight at Hotel.
This day we will return back completing our trek. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 21: Leisure day in Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.
Returning back to the capital, we will move to our hotel. We can do some shopping in Thamel or we also have options for going around Kathmandu for sightseeing which we have missed on the 2nd day of our trip. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 22: Transfer to airport, departure on your destination.
Today you will head off from this wonderful Himalayan homeland, Nepal. We look forward to meeting you again.


Tampa Bay holds the head-to-head over the Florida Jr. Blades. They need to pick up a point today against Bold City or see the Blades lose to Atlanta to clinch the final spot in the Florida Division.
Steele County clinched a playoff spot Friday. This leaves the Dells Ducks, Isanti Outlaws and Minnesota Mullets grappling for the last two berths. It will be a while before we know the outcome.
The Hudson Havoc have secured home ice in the first round of the Midwest West Division playoffs, and the Connecticut Jr. Rangers have clinched home ice in the Atlantic Division.
The Fresno Monsters and Ontario Jr. Reign both clinched playoff berths in the Pacific yesterday.
In the Midwest East, the idle Gamblers can clinch today with a Fort Wayne victory over Decatur.
If the WBS Knights pick up a point vs. Elmira or if the Connecticut Jr. Rangers lose to the Northern Cyclones, the WBS Knights will clinch a berth.
Ditto for the Rockets: if they win at home today over P.A.L. or if Connecticut loses to the Cyclones in regulation, the Rockets will clinch a playoff berth.


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The Austro-Hungarian Empire, also known as Austria-Hungary, Dual Monarchy or k.u.k. Monarchy or Dual State, was a dual-monarchic union state in Central Europe from 1867 to 1918, dissolved at the end of World War I.
The dual monarchy was the successor to the Austrian Empire (1804–1867) on the same territory, originating in the compromise between the ruling Habsburg dynasty and the Hungarians.
As a multi-national empire and great power in an era of national awakening, it found its political life dominated by disputes among the eleven principal national groups.
Its economic and social life was marked by a rapid economic growth through the age of industrialization and social modernization through many liberal and democratic reforms.
The Habsburg dynasty ruled as Emperors of Austria over the western and northern half of the country and as Kings of Hungary over the Kingdom of Hungary which enjoyed some degree of self-government and representation in joint affairs (principally foreign relations and defence).
The federation bore the full name internationally of "The Kingdoms and Lands Represented in the Imperial Council and the Lands of the Crown of St. Stephen".
The capital of the state was Vienna. The Austro-Hungarian Empire was geographically the second largest country in Europe after the Russian Empire, and the third most populous (after both Russia and the German Empire). The territory it covered today has a population of about 73 million.
Names of the Empire in languages officially recognized by the Austro-Hungarian Empire:
Hungarian: Osztrák–Magyar Monarchia
Serbian: Aустро-Угарска, Austro-Ugarska
Ukrainian: Австро-Угорщина, Avstro-Uhorščyna
Rusyn: Австро-Магярщина, Avstro-Magyarščina Creation of the Austro-Hungarian Empire
Article 19 of the Austro-Hungarian constitution stated:
All races of the empire have equal rights, and every race has an inviolable right to the preservation and use of its own nationality and language. The equality of all customary languages ("landesübliche Sprache") in school, office and public life, is recognized by the state. In those territories in which several races dwell, the public and educational institutions are to be so arranged that, without applying compulsion to learn a second country language ("Landessprache"), each of the races receives the necessary means of education in its own language.
The implementation of this principle led to several disputes since everything depended on the decision as to which language could be regarded as landesüblich or customary. The Germans, the traditional bureaucratic, capitalist and cultural elite, demanded the recognition of their language as a customary language in every part of the empire. While Italian was regarded as an old "culture language" (Kultursprache) by German-speaking intellectuals and had always been granted equal rights as an official language of the Empire, they had particular difficulties in accepting the Slavic languages as equal to German. On one occasion Count A. Auersperg (Anastasius Grün) entered the diet of Carniola carrying what he claimed to be the whole corpus of Slovenian literature under his arm to provide evidence that the Slovenian language could in his view not be substituted for German as a medium of higher education.
Nevertheless the following years saw an emancipation of several languages at least in the Cisleithanian part of the Empire. In a series of laws from 1867 and onwards, the Croatian language was raised to equality with the hitherto officially dominating Italian language in Dalmatia. From 1882 there was a Slovenian majority in the diet of Carniola and in the capital Laibach (Ljubljana), thereby replacing German as the dominant official language. Polish was introduced instead of German in 1869 in Galicia as the normal language of government. The Poles themselves systematically disregarded the large Ukrainian minority in the country, and Ukrainian was not granted the status of an official language.
The language disputes were most fiercely fought in Bohemia and Moravia where the Czechs wanted to establish their language as the dominating language even in the purely German-speaking bordering areas of the country (later called the "Sudetenland"). German-speakers lost their majority in the Bohemian diet in 1880 and their dominating position in the cities of Prague and Pilsen (while retaining a slight numerical majority in the city of Brno (Brünn)) and found themselves in an unfamiliar minority position. The old Charles University in Prague hitherto dominated by the German-speakers was divided into a German and a Czech part in 1882.
At the same time, Magyar dominance faced challenges from the local majorities of Romanians in Transylvania and in the eastern Banat, of Slovaks in today's Slovakia, of Croats and Serbs in the crownlands of Croatia and of Dalmatia (today's Croatia), in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in the provinces known as the Vojvodina (today's northern Serbia). The Romanians and the Serbs also looked to union with their fellow-nationalists in the newly-founded states of Romania (1859–78) and Serbia.
Though Hungary's leaders showed on the whole less willingness than their Austrian counterparts to share power with their subject minorities, they granted (it is argued) a large measure of autonomy to the kingdom of Croatia in 1868, parallelling to some extent their own accommodation within the Empire the previous year.
Language was one of the most contentious questions in Austro-Hungarian politics. All governments faced difficult and divisive hurdles in sorting out the languages of government and of instruction. Minorities wanted to ensure the widest possibility for education in their own language as well as in the "dominant" languages of Hungarian and German. On one notable occasion, that of the so-called "Ordinance of April 5, 1897", the Austrian Prime Minister Kasimir Felix Graf Badeni gave Czech equal standing with German in the internal government of Bohemia and also in the purely German-speaking parts of Bohemia, leading to a crisis because of nationalist German agitation throughout the Empire. In the end Badeni was dismissed.
From January 1907 all the public and private schools in the Slovak part of Hungary (with approximately 2m inhabitants) were forced to teach solely in the Hungarian language, burning Slovak books and newspapers. This led to wide criticism by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, among others.
It was not rare for the two kingdoms to divide spheres of influence. According to Misha Glenny (The Balkans, 1804–1999), the Austrians responded to Hungarian badgering of Czechs by supporting the Croatian national movement in Zagreb. (Croatia, in spite of nominal autonomy, was in fact an economic and administrative arm of Hungary, which the Croatians resented).
Emperor Franz Joseph himself was very well aware that he reigned in a multiethnic country and spoke fluent German, Hungarian, Czech, and, to some degree, also Polish and Italian.
The situation of Jews in the kingdom, who numbered about 2 million in 1914, was ambiguous. Anti-Semitic parties and movements existed, but Vienna did not initiate pogroms or implement official anti-Semitic policies. This was mainly out of fear that such ethnic violence could ignite other ethnic minorities and result in violence that could spin out of control. The majority of Jews lived in small towns of Galicia and rural areas in Hungary, Bohemia, although there were large communities in Vienna, Budapest, Prague and other large cities.
Common languages in Cisleithania
Source: Census Dec. 31st 1910, published in: Geographischer Atlas zur Vaterlandskunde an der österreichischen Mittelschulen. K. u. k. Hof-Kartographische Anstalt G. Freytag & Berndt, Vienna, 1911.
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Co. Kerry → Corkaguiny → Kinard Civil Parish → Kinard Electoral Division → Gowlin
Gowlin is in the Electoral Division of Kinard, in Civil Parish of Kinard, in the Barony of Corkaguiny, in the County of Kerry
The Irish name for Gowlin is Gualainn
Gowlin is on Logainm.ie: Gowlin.
It is located at 52° 9' 18" N, 10° 10' 35" W.
Gowlin has an area of:
Nationwide, it is the 7934th largest townland that we know about
Within Co. Kerry, it is the 589th largest townland
Gowlin borders the following other townlands:
We don't know about any subtownlands in Gowlin.
Curious to see who lived in Gowlin in the past? Maybe even seeing scans of their handwritten census returns?
Gowlin was added to OpenStreetMap on 12 May 2016 by Stephen_Co_Antrim.


The story goes that Billy broke into the jail to get a friend. https://visitelpaso.com/places/billy-the-kid-jail
San Elizario is a town of of 10,093 and an elevation of 3642'. It is part of the El Paso metropolitan area.
A roadrunner can run up to 26 mph. When they go across the road in front of you , you cannot get your camera out fast enough. They can fly, but they will usually run. Beep, Beep! I loved those cartoons. I will keep my eyes peeled for a sighting.
Gradually gaining elevation. From 3642' to 4528' in a couple days.
At Van Horn the elevation is 4042' and that meant a little downhill into town. Van Horn is the furthest western town in the US to use the Central Time Zone. I am only 1 time zone from my home time, but I have a long way to go to my destination. I have now traveled just over 1000 miles.
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- Spend a memorable morning at Mount Batur trekking with an experienced guide
- Summit this majestic active volcano and watch a magical sunrise from the top
- Enjoy a tasty breakfast and hot drink as a reward for reaching the summit!
- Stop for coffee at the famous, UNESCO-listed Tegalalang Rice Terraces on the way home
Free cancellation (before 24 hours)
- Entrance fees (Batur Park IDR 100K)
- English-speaking trekking guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Drinking water
- Flashlight, trekking pole (if necessary)
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Other drinks
- Personal expenses
Arrive at the base for trek briefing
Start Mount Batur hike
Summit the volcano and watch sunrise with a hot drink and breakfast
Trek back to the parking lot
Penelokan Main Rd, Central Batur, Kintamani, Bangli Regency, Bali 80362, Indonesia
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It's been about fifteen minutes already. Where's my list of new skills?! *halo*No, but seriously. Get it up soon. I'm excited to see what Wildewood'll be like.
Qistrel said:Why no starleaf flowers?
Why no starleaf flowers?
A landscape of dancing stars.
The area is bathed with argent light as a thrumming power in the ground resonates from a war shrine of Lisaera nearby. There is a light drizzle of rain. Young, yet tall trees of star-shaped leaves spread their branches high into the heavens, reaching towards the star-touched morning sky as though trying to add their own leaves to those points of light so far away. Gentle spring gusts rustle the broad leaves in a whispering caress that can almost be understood, twisting and turning them in shifting flashes of silver and green. The dance of the leaves gives sharply contrasting highlights to the shadows beneath them and presents a landscape that jumps and frolics with every breeze.
Deep within the ethereal spring forest.
The area is bathed with argent light as a thrumming power in the ground resonates from a war shrine of Lisaera nearby. There is a light drizzle of rain. Glittering with latent energy, the leaves of the young trees overhead practically glow with the green of new growth. A soft, warm breeze sweeps through their branches and causes the star-shaped leaves to dance in flickering green and silver, casting a constantly shifting checkerboard of shadow across the flowered ground. Orchid petals drift upwards, not resembling the flowers on the ground in the slightest and tastefully ignoring the breeze, then fade out of existance as they pass the canopy of the young trees
A star among verdant stars.
The area is bathed with argent light as a thrumming power in the ground resonates from a war shrine of Lisaera nearby. There is a light drizzle of rain. Several moss-free rocks lie in a distinct shape reminiscent of a large star, undoubtedly placed here long ago by some intelligent hand. Young, star-leaved trees provide an interesting counterpoint to the rocks, circling each as though worshipping that point of the formation. The other growth of the forest seems to keep a light buffer between themselves and this area, almost in reverance, with even the flowers still a few hands away from the star. Luminous beams of morning light filter in from above and spotlight each group of the young guardian trees.
Among a grove of young, mixed trees.
There is a light drizzle of rain. A medley of young trees sway and dance, their leaves, flowers, and boughs fluidly shifting in and out of existance. Fruit trees heavy with clouds of flowers mix with shimmering, thin, star-leaved saplings and flirt with the ambient morning light that defiantly ignores the state of the skies above. A gentle breeze drifts through and carries the petals and scent of the flowers with it to spread through the rest of the forest. A mature hornbeam tree stands proudly here.
Forest meadow of spring and silver.
The area is bathed with argent light as a thrumming power in the ground resonates from a war shrine of Lisaera nearby. There is a light drizzle of rain. Home to creeping vines of crystal, feathery ferns, and tiny, star-like flowers, this small meadow within the spring woods is almost constantly shadowed from above. The surrounding young forest, blossoming with life, throws dancing shadows over the edges of the meadow. Most of the shade, however, comes from a wide bough of the immeasurable Moonhart Mother which stretches out far overhead and rains down a mist of silver.
@Saran can now be an actual starleaf tree, which I'm pretty sure makes him the best Starleaf ever.Also, people need to copy the wickerbough elders of Lorwyn and hang scarecrows in their branches. Because scarecrows 'make fine hats'.Wildewoods are awesome. B-)


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42 Canterbury St., Hingham
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Hingham is a desirable locale thanks to its quintessential New England coastal vibes. This quaintness is only further enhanced by architect Sally Weston’s designs, as embodied in this Nantucket-style colonial near downtown. Just under two miles away from the train station, it’s easy to get whisked into Boston on a moment’s notice, but you’re also just four miles away from the Shipyard and local beaches here. This home is a study in paradoxes in the best way: It invites you to lean into Massachusetts coastal living while remaining close to the urban jungle and at the same time, offers the privacy of a beautiful, secluded home in a tranquil setting.
The picturesque, shingled building greets you with a farmer’s porch offset by well-manicured shrubbery. Inside, it’s impossible to miss the quality craftmanship Weston brought to every corner of this four-story building. The kitchen serves as the true heart of the home, filled with light and space. The main level also has two living areas that can be divided into their own wing thanks to the careful placement of some nifty pocket doors. For even more space to sprawl, the lower level offers a movie room and game room, plus a full bathroom.
The upper levels of this home offers four large bedrooms and three full bathrooms, plus a number of walk-in closets so there’s no more fighting over storage. A large office can be used for work-for-home days, though you may get distracted by the distanct views of ships passing in the water, visible from afar. But you can enjoy the nature of your own backyard by strolling out back and right onto a walk-on bluestone patio. A dining deck offers another option to enjoy the great outdoors, but away from the prying eyes of neighbors or passers-by, proving you don’t have to choose between seclusion and being included when finding a charming place to live.
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Just like that summer 2015 is over. Snow has graced the ground of the Bow Valley and with change it gives me cause to reflect on my fantastic season of training and cool adventures in the Rocky Mountain sun.
Nestled in the countryside of Kananaskis lies Chateau Sandua; a rustic and quaint cottage right on the beaches of Lower Kananskis Lake. This was the team's home for a two week camp. Feeling far away from modern civilization allowed the team great focus on our training and recovery and to enjoy cottage life - it felt a bit like holidays.
This was mid August and we were teased with signs of winter and the potential for a summer ski on snow.
Photo's below from other summer adventures.
Park City, Utah has become a favourite destination for me. With training always on my mind this has got to one of the coolest and best spots. This was my second excursion to PC and my return solidified that the desert is no one hit wonder.
Summer temperatures mixed with fall colour, the altitude here is ideal, quiet valley roads to roller ski and plenty of authentic Mexican food to refuel.
Snow is here and its here to stay. Smiles all around, how can you not.


Miscellaneous tunnels and other stuff
Granville Caves (a.k.a. Wellington Caves)
Similar to those on the Westcliff, (see St. Augustine's caves post) the Granville caves (beneath Wellington Crescent) could comfortably accommodate many hundreds of people during an air raid. The existing victorian Granville and St. Augustines cave systems were upgraded during the second world war, along with the old Railway tunnel (see railway tunnel post) at a cost of £9,000 to provide extra shelter in addition to the air raid tunnel network.
Entrances into this system are rumoured to be from within the cellars of the Granville Hotel, the Pavilion in Winterstoke Gardens, and beneath the bandstand in Wellington Crescent. So far I have been unable to locate any pictures of this system.
Here you can see the Granville Caves system marked on the Air Raid tunnel plan of 1938 as 'Existing Caves'.
A recent seismic survey of the East Cliff that was taken to test it's integrity (after cracks appeared in the cliff wall) have revealed a 'large void', about the size if 4 large houses. This is thought to be the caves. Next to it was shown another large underground room, which was an underground ammunition store for the two great big guns that used to be stationed at Wellington Crescent during WW2.
Here is the full map of the Ramsgate air raid tunnel system, including both the St. Augustines and Granville Caves systems, as well as the pre-1939 tunnel system from Southwood Road sports ground through to the Refuse Destructor.
(See separate air raid tunnel posts for more information)
A Margate smugglers tunnel
Slightly further afield from Ramsgate, here is an interesting report from a local paper from 1991 about the discovery of a smuggling tunnel in Margate:
"Did you know that a Margate pub landlord in the 19th century was a notorious body-snatcher?
Or that when customers learned of his other, grisly, occupation, they deserted in droves and he had to sell the pub at a loss?
The president of Margate Civic Society, local historian Mr. Alan Kay, reveals in the society's newsletter that the tale surfaced as a result of a conversation about smuggler's tunnels with a Margate builder.
The builder said that when his men were constructing the Quarterdeck Youth Club in Zion Place, they came across a bricked-up tunnel in the cellar they were filling in.
Mr. Kay was able to tell him that it was the site of the 18th Century Prospect Tavern and Tea Rooms, which later became the Crown and Anchor Tavern.
The Inn was a meeting place for smugglers and in 1829 six men constructed a tunnel from the cellars to 50ft. up in the cliff face to the west of the Clifton Baths - now the site of the Lido.
Later the cave was known as Watson's Hole, after a local smuggler.
While the tunnel was being excavated, they had difficulty in keeping lamps and candles alight and had to make small boreholes to the surface every six feet, for air.
A large auger was made by the black-smith at Manston for the tunnelling and chalk brought up was buried during the night and spread on the road then being built on Cliff Terrace.
The tavern changed it's name to the Crown and Anchor when the body-snatcher, Ben Crouch, took over. He refurbished the building with proceeds from his expeditions as "camp follower" in the Pensinsular campaign, Mr. Kay says.
This 1920 postcard of Zion Place shows the Randolph Hotel - formerly body-snatcher Ben Crouch's Crown and Anchor. It is the tallest building in the street, to the right of the flag, and is now the site of the Quarterdeck youth centre.


Pokhara: Nepal’s Holiday Paradise
Pokhara is the second-largest city in Nepal and the headquarters of the Gandaki Province, located 200 km west of Kathmandu. Pokhara is located at an altitude of 822 m above sea level with a population of around 4,14,141. The name Pokhara was derived from the word Pokhari which means a ”pond” or lake in Nepali.
Pokhara is also known as a beautiful tourist destination in Nepal because of its lakes, caves, and temples. It is one of the major cities in Nepal that attracts several domestic and foreign tourists every year.
Places to see in Pokhara
One of the most relaxing things to do at Pokhara is to take a boat trip on Phewa Lake, one of Nepal’s largest lakes, located right in the middle of Pokhara.
The main attraction in Pokhara is Fewa Lake and Tal Barahi temple. Most of the tourists visit Pokhara for boating and worship in the Barahi temple. The shadow of Fishtails and Annapurna mountain is visible in Fewa Lake which is extremely adorable.
Tourists visiting Pokhara prefer to live at the lakeside which gives the impression of a western destination. The lakeside makes it look dark at night. Most of the hotels and lodges can be found near the lakeside area.
The lake is surrounded by lush green hills, which are reflected in its waters during sunrise and sunset. The entrance fee is 50 NPR (USD 0.50) per person or 500 NPR (USD 5) if you rent a canoe or paddleboat for 30 minutes.
World Peace Pagoda
Situated at the top of Anadu hill, World Peace Pagoda is a major tourist attraction in Pokhara. The shrine has been built by Nipponzan Myohoji, a Japanese Buddhist organization. The huge dome-shaped stupa is pure white in color. This shrine reflects the message of peace and harmony to all human beings irrespective of their religion, culture, or nationality.
Tal Barahi Temple
Barahi temple is situated on an island in the middle of the lake. The temple was built during the Nepali monarchy (pre-1990). The temple has been visited by thousands of people every year, who go there to worship Goddess Barahi, a local deity of Pokhara which they believe helps them to get rid of their sins and bless them with good luck
Davi’s Fall & Gupteshwar
David Falls is another attraction of Pokhara. It is also called Patale Chango. The water of Phewa lake passes from the gorge of David Falls through Gupteshower cave and moves towards Seti river. The stem of water looks adorable when a large body of water enters the gorge during rainy seasons.
In Chhorepatan, Gupteshawor cave is located where we can visit Gupteswar Mahadev and can be enjoyed inside the cave. Ahead of the temple in the cave water flow from David Falls can be seen.
Mahendra & Chamere (Bat) Cave
Mahendra cave is one of those caves which have been formed naturally by water eroding limestone rock for thousands of years. The cave is named after King Mahendra who was the king of Nepal from AD 1958 to 1972. The cave has two parts, an outer part, and an inner part. You have to reach through the outer part to reach the inner part via a small tunnel-like path.
Another Chameli cave is located near Mahendra cave. The Bat Cave’s entrance leads you to a series of chambers that were formed inside limestone rock over years by dripping water from the ceiling. The cave is the inhabitant of the bats over the walls and ceiling.
Sarangkot is a high hill located in the North-west of Pokhara. After reaching Pokhara
Sarangkot is a place to be visited. From here panoramic views of Pokhara valley and Lekhnath city can be seen. Famous mountains like Annapurna, Fishtail, Dhaulagiri, and other mountain ranges can be seen in front of the eyes. Even Paragliding and Zip Fly are done from Sarang Kot.
Apart from this, there are many places to visit in Pokhara like Bindavasini temple, Begnas, Rupa Lake, Matepani Gumba, International Mountain Museum, and many others.
Things to do in Pokhara
Pokhara is not just a city where people come to relax, it is an adventure hub. It is popular for various adventure activities like paragliding, zipline, Bungee Jumping, and so on. Here are some adventurous things to do when you visit Pokhara.
Pokhara is heaven for paragliders. Tourists can enjoy the views and spectacular scenery of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges from up above along with different parts of the city including Fewa Lake and Phewa Lake.
It is an amazing experience that you will never forget.
There are two seasons to fly a paraglider in Pokhara: autumn (September-November) and spring (March-May). You can also take a tandem flight during other seasons but it will not be as smooth as autumn or spring season flights. so if you are planning a trip to Pokhara, make sure you do this activity when you are there!
There are many sites from where you can paraglide but Sarangkot hill is more popular among tourists as paragliders can enjoy their flight while facing the majestic mountain ranges above. Flight from SarangKot landed on the bank of Fewa lake.
Cost: USD 90-100 per person
Another attraction of Pokhara is the ultralight flight. Ultralight Flight is one of the most exciting and adventurous tours that tourists can enjoy in Pokhara. Ultralight aircraft are lightweight single-seat airplanes that can fly at a maximum height of 6500 feet above sea level.
It offers you an excellent opportunity to view the panoramic views of the Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri range, Fishtail (Mt. Machhapuchhre), Lamjung Himal, and Manaslu range. One can also enjoy the magnificent views of Phewa Lake while flying over it. You can also see the beautiful valley, green forests, and other natural beauties while flying above them.
Cost USD $100 – $450 per person
Zip fly from Sarang Kot to Hemja is the longest zip flyer in the world. It can be done by two people so it is popular among new couples. the beauty of Hemja village, dense jungle, and mountain ranges can be observed while flying from the Sarang Kot to Hemja.
You can have an experience of this activity only if you are over 12 years old and weigh no less than 35 kgs or more than 125 kgs.
Cost: USD 145-150 per person
For those who are interested in adventure tourism, Bungee Jumping is exciting. Bungee Jump from the tower also came into operation in Hemja. Must be at least 13 years old and weigh between 35 and 125 kgs to experience bungee jumping.
Cost: USD 45-50 per person
Pokhara is the best place to go hiking in Nepal. There are many hill stations to hike around Pokhara where you can go for a day hike or two or three days. Some of the popular destinations to hike are Sarangkot, Naudanda, Hemja, Kaskikot.
Pokhara is an entrance point for trekking in different places including Upper Mustang, Muktinath, Punhil, Annapurna Base Camp, and West Ghandruk.
Pokhara is one of the most popular tourist destinations for Boating in Nepal. There are nine lakes in pokhara however Phewa, Begnas and Rupa lakes were popular.
Visitors can enjoy a boat trip on Phewa Lake or Begnas lake or Rupa Lake. The lake is surrounded by lush green hills, which are reflected in its waters during sunrise and sunset. Similarly, you can enjoy fishing too.
The entrance fee is 50 NPR (USD 0.50) per person or 500 NPR (USD 5) if you rent a canoe, paddleboat, rowboat, and motorboat for 30 minutes.
Pokhara is famous for boating as well as rafting. You can enjoy white water rafting in the Seti River, which is just 8 km away from Pokhara city. Kayaking and canoeing are other activities you can try on the Seti River.
Mountain biking, birdwatching, sky diving, museum tour, and rock climbing are some other activities you can try in Pokhara.
Getting to Pokhara from Kathmandu
Pokhara is accessible by road and by plane. If you take a plane then it takes around 30 minutes to reach pokhara airport whereas if you take a bus it will take around 7-8 hours. The price of a bus ticket is around $5 whereas the plane ticket can be anything up to $125 depending on which airline you fly with and whether you book in advance or not.
Airlines company who provides air service to pokhara are as follow:
- Buddha Air
- Yeti Airlines
- Agni Air
- Nepal Airlines
The lake city is situated on the laps of the Annapurna range and at the base of Fishtail Mountain. The serenity and tranquillity of this city make it a perfect place to relax after a heavy trekking schedule. The beautiful hills, lakes, and caves provide visitors with an opportunity to explore the beauty of Pokhara.
Getting to Pokhara from India
There are no direct flights between India and Pokhara so the best way is to fly to Kathmandu from major cities in India such as Delhi, and Mumbai. Flights depart daily from those cities. After reaching Kathmandu you can take domestic flights or buses to Pokhara.
If you’re coming from India by bus then you can take a direct bus from Varanasi or Gorakhpur or Raxaul to Sunauli/Bhairahawa or Birgunj respectively. From there you can take a direct bus to Pokhara.
Another option is to take a bus to Kathamandu. From Kathmandu, it’s another 200 kilometers to Pokhara, which takes about 6-7 hours by bus
If you’re using a train then you have to take the train from Gorakhpur to Nautanwa. After reaching Nautanwa you have to take a taxi to Sunauli and Sunauli to Pokhara.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Pokhara famous?
Pokhara is famous for its wonderful location. It is surrounded by green hills and the panoramic views are just outstanding. The city is on the shore of Phewa Lake, Nepal’s second-largest lake. This city is a perfect holiday destination with plenty of exciting activities to do around the area.
What are the special features of Pokhara?
Pokhara is a unique city in Nepal. It has lots of beautiful lakes, excellent climate, pleasant scenery and the nature is wonderful. Whether you are here for adventure tours or holiday tours, Pokhara can meet all your needs. You can visit Pokhara whenever you want to spend some relaxation time in an exotic destination.
Is Pokhara worth visiting?
Of Course, Pokhara is definitely worth visiting. There are tons of sightseeing destinations and things to do.
How far is Pokhara from Kathmandu?
Pokhara lies about 149 km and takes about 4-5 hours by road to reach from Kathmandu. Different airlines fly from different locations in and around Kathmandu to Pokhara every day.
What are the things to do in Pokhara?
2. Ultralight flight
3. Zip lining
4. Bungee jumping
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The town of Lake Elsinore sits at the edge of a canyon newly bursting with color. Fields of poppies, lupins and other wildflowers spill across hillsides – usually covered with brown, scrubby plants – as though poured from a bucket of paint.
In the last few weeks, large swaths of southern California have been transformed into a colorful canvas of flowers. This type of “super bloom” has happened before, but this year is especially intense – an unusually wet winter following years of drought, combined with the aftermath of a brutal wildfire season, has set the stage for what many predicted would be the best bloom in years.
But the pretty picture has a dark side: the hordes of super bloom tourists overwhelming small towns without the infrastructure to handle the sudden influx. This season, Lake Elsinore has become the poster child for the super bloom tourist invasion. On a recent Sunday, the town more than doubled in population, bloated with an estimated 100,000 visitors hungry to see the flowers.
“It was like Woodstock,” says the city’s mayor, Steve Manos. “An absolute apocalyptic scenario.”
Manos, a second-term mayor with a gap between his teeth and a warm smile, has a good sense of humor about the ridiculous situation he’s found himself in, where fury over the influx of tourists has prompted some residents of his town to threaten – albeit, maybe in jest – to burn the fields of poppies to the ground.
Speaking from his modest office, a whiteboard covered with traffic-planning scribbles hung on one wall, Manos lays out how his town’s poppy fields went viral – attracting Instagram influencers and even celebrities such as Michael Jackson’s son, Prince Jackson. “It became a social media frenzy,” he says.
The mayor has become an unsuspecting celebrity in his own right. A Facebook and Instagram video of Manos standing in front of the canyon, cheerily pleading for the crowds to stop coming to Lake Elsinore was widely shared, and also ignored.
Last Sunday’s influx of visitors at Walker Canyon, about five miles from the city center, brought traffic to a halt on the freeway and on the streets of the city. Poppy tourists began leaving their cars on the shoulder of the road, climbing over the guard rail, and walking directly into the canyon. The city scrambled to provide enough shuttle buses and parking for the masses.
Manos says they eventually made the call to shut down access to the canyon over public safety concerns. Clearing the mountainside was nearly impossible, he says, but officials did their best by shutting down freeway off ramps. “It was a terrible scenario,” Manos says.
Since then, the canyon has reopened, with the local transit authority intermittently closing and re-opening certain freeway exits. But the unpredictable situation hasn’t deterred visitors.
On a recent weekday, while the streets of Lake Elsinore are mostly empty, Walker Canyon is buzzing with a mix of families and hip young people. Liann Walker, 44, brought her son to see the flowers. She home schools him, and says the super bloom is an educational opportunity. “I told him it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience,” she says. “It didn’t matter how many people were here, we were gonna come.”
The entrance to the canyon, a narrow dirt road just spitting distance from the freeway, has become a busy thoroughfare choked with traffic and snaking lines of parked cars. Local officials strung up makeshift fences along the canyon trail in the form of fluorescent pink and yellow police tape.
But visitors seem unencumbered by the barrier, cheerfully stepping off the dirt path to take pictures with the flowers and pluck poppies to place behind their ears. Despite a chill in the air, fashionably-dressed visitors traipse up the canyon in summer dresses and sandals.
Bettzaira Hernandez, 20, came for the selfies. She says she saw the super bloom on Instagram, “so I dragged my boyfriend to take pictures of me”. Her boyfriend stands beside her, holding a poppy in his hands. “I picked it for my girlfriend,” he says sheepishly.
Hernandez says they’d heard about the crowds over the weekend, and empathized with the locals. “But then again, they’re not gonna stop us, there’s way too much of us, so we might as well just come,” she says.
This super bloom is one of the most intense in recent memory, mostly thanks to the drought, which was declared officially over this year. Wildflowers used to bloom across the state but were pushed out by European grasses about 100 years ago, explained Richard Minnich, a professor in the earth sciences department of the University of California, Riverside. “Drought is our friend when it comes to wildflowers,” he said. “When we have wet years the area gets dominated by these grasses, which choke out the flowers. And the way you get rid of the grasses is through an extreme drought.”
While there are plenty of places for tourists to see the super bloom – Palm Springs, the Borrego Desert, Joshua Tree, Carrizo Plain – it’s Lake Elsinore that’s been hit with the lion’s share, though no one knows exactly why.
Manos blamed a combination of traditional media and Instagram. “Local media picked [it] up. And then it went international.” Manos paused. “And then it went up online,” he said gravely.
For some locals, the experience has been taxing. Samantha Tapia, an 18-year-old resident, is fed up with the traffic, and with people “taking nude pictures in the flowers”. The location tag for Lake Elsinore on Instagram – usually filled with photos from local businesses or community organizations – has been transformed. “Now it’s just poppies, people, and nudes,” Tapia says.
The situation has sparked a debate in town about increasing tourism, an important pillar of the platform that got Manos elected as mayor.
“Lake Elsinore is very small,” says Tapia while standing in the parking lot of the local outlet mall with her friend, Adriana Vasquez, also 18. “I don’t want Lake Elsinore to grow,” Vasquez chimes in. “I like the no traffic and getting places quick.”
Yet other residents remain unphased. Dina Thaler, who owns a gift shop, says that even though her shop in the city center is several miles from Walker Canyon, on the biggest poppy days the number of customers coming in has tripled. “Whatever we get, we love,” she says.
Residents like Thaler will be pleased to learn the super bloom is likely to continue for weeks. As for the immediate crisis, Manos has chosen a middle-of-the-road approach: gently, graciously imploring people to go elsewhere. The city has placed a warning about super bloom crowds, emblazoned in orange, on every page of its official website. A list of other places to see the super bloom sits at the top of the city’s Instagram page. But people just keep coming – in ever increasing numbers.
“This Monday was worse than the last Monday,” Manos says. “Tuesday was worse than the last Tuesday.”
He’s not sure what to expect this weekend, but he’s preparing for the worst.


Lilly will in-license 10 branded generic injectable and oral cancer medicines from Agila Specialties, which will manufacture the drugs for Lilly to register and market across emerging markets, the companies said today.
Under the strategic partnership agreement, Lilly has the right to add additional branded generic oncology products to the portfolio in the future.
“This strategic partnership marks Lilly India’s entry into branded generics, reaffirming our commitment to reach more Indian patients. We believe this partnership will help us build a significantly larger and more meaningful presence in the Indian cancer segment,” Melt Van Der Spuy, managing director for Lilly India, said in a statement.
India is part of Lilly’s “emerging markets,” though China is the company’s “highest priority geography,” followed by what the company calls its “Five Focus” nations of South Korea, Turkey, Russia, Brazil, and Mexico. While India is not specifically named an emerging nation on the company’s website, Lilly adds: “There are significant opportunities in other markets in Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia where selective investment will occur.”
The partnership with Agila comes six months after Lilly said it would develop a Lilly-branded generics platform in China by increasing its manufacturing capabilities through an expanded collaboration with Chinese-owned Novast Laboratories. Novast, a generic and specialty pharmaceutical company based in Nantong, agreed to expand the manufacturing capacity in Nantong over the next several years, with Lilly providing technical support. As part of that agreement, Lilly agreed to invest $20 million in Novast, expanding upon an initial equity investment in the company that Lilly made several years ago through its venture capital unit Lilly Asian Ventures.
Lilly said at the time that the collaboration “may also ultimately result in Novast providing local and regional manufacturing capabilities for Lilly’s own pipeline of potential new medicines in development.”
Agila, the specialties division of Indian-owned Strides Arcolab, operates nine manufacturing sites including one of the largest sterile capacity facilities, and a facility with one of the world’s largest lyophilization capacities.


Statesville, N.C.-based Doosan Infracore Portable Power has formed a new Dealer Advisory Council with the appointment of 10 executives representing dealers throughout the U.S. Members recently attended an inaugural council meeting at the Statesville, N.C., headquarters and manufacturing facility of Doosan Infracore Portable Power.
Dealer Advisory Council members include council chairman Dan Bowling of Washington Air Compressor Rental Co. Hyattsville, Md.; council vice chairman Charlie Ward of Sierra Machinery, El Paso, Texas; Ken Peyton of Cypress Equipment Rental,Baton Rouge, La.; Fred Silhanek of Absolute Equipment, Pittsburgh,; Jack Moser of McAllister Equipment Co., Alsip, Ill.; Keith Oliva of Blue Stream Services in New Iberia, La.; Ken Gerondale of Construction Machinery Industrial, Anchorage, Alaska; James Brady of Bryne Compressed Air Equipment Co., Bronx, N.Y; and Chris Banes of Volvo Construction Equipment and Services, Houston. Pat Kelleher of Colorado Machinery in Colorado Springs, Colo., is outgoing council chairman.
“This 10-member council is representative of our channel and will provide insight from throughout the dealer network,” said Rita Moore, director, sales and channel development North America, Doosan Infracore Portable Power. “We look forward to our work and communication with these members in addressing regional business concerns, aligned with our market objectives and channel goals.”
Dealers appointed to the council represent territories in which they conduct business and liaise with fellow Doosan Infracore Portable Power dealers in their respective territories. Council member terms are three years.


Leave Hanoi around 8.30am, we ride our motorcycles west to Mai Chau, an area of beautiful landscape and home to the Thai ethnic minority. We will ride on road No6 passing expansive rice paddies and scenic villages. We will have a stop for refreshment before tackling 70km of undulating road with great view of mountains and valley. We will reach Mai Chau at noontime. We ride straight to Pom Coong, a peaceful village of White Thai ethnic minority where we have lunch, dinner and spend our night in a traditional stilt-house of a Thai family. After lunch we will have a short rest and then take a leisure ride toward Ma River. We will take a short boat ride upstream Ma Rive to reach a remote Thai Village. Relax and have interesting conversations with the villagers before we walk back to the dock.
Return to Pom Coong Village for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Home-stay in the village
Day 2: Mai Chau - Son La
Breakfast at the home-stay before we embark on a beautiful ride up north to Son La. The road is in good condition and the scenery is stunning. We may take frequent stops to visit minority villages of H’mong, Black Thai,… or to take photos. Lunch will be in local restaurant en route. The highlight of our ride today could be the tea plantations in Moc Chau Plateau, where you find the best green tea in Vietnam grown along the roads on hillsides. We reach Son La in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight in Son La.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Mini hotel in Son La
Day 3: Son La - Than Uyen
Breakfast in the hotel before heading to Tuan Giao, a small quiet town located at the junction of Road 279 to Dien Bien Phu and Road 6 to Muong Lay. We will take Road 279 heading to Than Uyen where we overnight in a small hotel. To day we ride 162km on smooth road with beautiful scenery and interesting tribal villages along the way. Lunch stop in Tuan Giao. Dinner and overnight in Than Uyen.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Mini hotel in Than Uyen
Day 4: Than Uyen - Thac Ba Reservoir
Today we will ride through a beautiful area of Yen Bai Province . The first stop is Mu Cang Chai, that has been long famous for its stunning rice terraces. After here we ride to Nghia Lo for lunch. After lunch we continue on Road 32 down to Van Chan where we make a turn left to Yen Bai Town. From Yen Bai we ride 13km more to reach Thac Ba Reservoir. We stay overnight in a homestay on the bank of the lake. Enjoy the quietness of the lakeside after a long riding day of 173km. Dinner and overnight in Thac Ba.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Homestay in Thac Ba
Day 5: Thac Ba - Hanoi
Breakfast in the homestay. We have time to swim or rowing boat on the lake before heading back to Hanoi . Stop in Viet Tri for lunch. In the afternoon, we ride straight back to Hanoi . We reach Hanoi around 6pm. Trip finishes.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Support van for the ride
Honda (or Yamaha) 110CC (automatic gear)
Gasoline on tour
English or French speaking guide
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Meals as indicated in the itinerary
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The Acaxee spoke a Uto-Aztecan wanguage and wived in de mountains, de Sierra Madre Occidentaw, and canyons of east centraw Sinawoa and western Durango, east of de city of present-day city of Cuwiacan. Their territory was about 125 miwes norf to souf and 50 miwes east to west. The area was cawwed Topia and Tepehuana by de Spaniards. The Acaxee and deir neighbors shared common features of cuwture identified by schowar Susan M. Deeds as
de cuwtivation of corn, beans, sqwash, chiwies, and cotton adjacent to smaww viwwages and settwements…; freqwent warfare wif associated rituaw cannibawism; powydeism and worship of idows; de presences of shamans or rituaw speciawists…; and a decentrawized powiticaw structure dat rewied on de weadership of ewders in peacetime and on war weaders to deaw wif outsiders.
The dispersed viwwage cuwture of de Acaxee at de time of de first Spanish contact in de wate 16f century may have been de remnant of a more compwex hierarchicaw society dat had been decimated by disease earwier in de same century. An epidemic swept de region in 1576-1577, kiwwing many dousands of Indians incwuding possibwy many Acaxee, and additionaw epidemics broke out in 1590 and 1596-1597. Thus, by de time of de rebewwion de Acaxee probabwy numbered onwy a few dousand. Furdermore, deir capacity to resist de Spanish was adversewy impacted by deir endemic warfare wif de Xixime to deir souf and de Tepehuan to de east.
The Spanish discovered siwver deposits in Acaxee territory in de 1580s and estabwished severaw mining camps. Severaw hundred Spaniards, African and Indian swaves, and Indian waborers migrated into de Acaxee country. They needed additionaw wabor to work in de mines. Through de encomienda system de Indians were forced to work in Spanish mines. However, de dispersed nature of de Acaxee settwements was a hindrance to utiwizing Indian wabor.
Jesuit missionaries assisted in concentrating de Acaxee in warger settwements, a Spanish powicy cawwed reductions, to Christianize, controw, and expwoit de wabor of de Indians. In de "Peace by Purchase" pwan to resowve de Chichimeca War in 1590 de Spanish had recognized de utiwity of missionaries in de pacification of de nordern frontiers of Nueva Espana. The Jesuits were rewative newcomers to Mexico and de Indians of Sinawoa and Durango were deir first major missionary efforts. In 1600, de missionary Hernando de Santarén toured de region wif a wocaw encomendero, Captain Diego de Aviwa. Togeder dey made de Acaxee accede to Spanish demands which incwuded rewocating to where de Spanish towd dem, buiwding churches, cutting deir wong hair, wearing cwoding, and destroying deir rewigious images and idows. In return, de Spaniards promised to protect dem from deir enemies and provide toows, seeds, and schoows for deir communities. Indians who resisted de Spanish demands were beaten according to Deeds.
An Indian weader named Perico initiated de rebewwion in wate 1601. Using a mixture of Spanish and Indian rewigious practices, he promised his fowwowers dat de Spanish couwd be exterminated. The rebewwion "was characterized by messianic weadership and promises of miwwenniaw redemption during a period of viowent disruption and catastrophic demographic decwine due to disease." The rebewwion aimed "to restore pre-Cowumbian sociaw and rewigious ewements dat had been destroyed by de Spanish conqwest."
Indian attacks over de first few weeks kiwwed about 50 Spaniards. The Acaxee burned Spanish mining camps and buiwdings, incwuding 40 churches, and besieged 40 Spanish in a church at San Andres. The siege was raised when reinforcements arrived from Durango. The priest Santarén wed a peace dewegation but severaw members of his group were kiwwed as were members of anoder dewegation wed by a bishop.
The Acaxee took up strong positions in de mountains and shut down most siwver mining and oder economic activities in deir homewand for nearwy two years. In 1603, de Spaniards gadered an army of encomenderos and Indian awwies and suppressed de Acaxee, executing Perico and 48 of deir weaders and sewwing oders into swavery.
In de aftermaf of de war de Jesuits assumed even greater infwuence, consowidating de Acaxee into a few settwements, appointing deir weaders, and attempting to educate Indian chiwdren and remove dem from de infwuence of deir parents. In 1607, a smawwpox epidemic combined wif de simuwtaneous appearance of Hawwey's Comet, a portent of disaster, seems to have erased most remaining traces of de Acaxee's independence, awdough a few joined de Tepehuán Revowt in 1616.
- Deeds, Susan M. Defiance and Deference in Mexico's Cowoniaw Norf. Austin: U of TX Press, 2003, p 14
- Schroeder, Susan, uh-hah-hah-hah. Native Resistance and de Pax Cowoniaw in New Spain. Lincown: U of Neb Press, 1998, p. 4
- Schroeder, p. 4
- Deeds, p. 16
- Deeds, p. 21
- Deeds, pp.21-22
- Susan M. Deeds, qwoted from Schmaw, John P. "The History of Indigenous Durango." http://www.houstoncuwture.org/mexico/durango.htmw, accessed 27 Jan 2011
- Bancroft, Hubert Howe. History of de Norf Mexico States, Vow 1, 1531-1800, San Francisco: Bancroft & Co.,1884, p. 314-315
- Deeds, p. 24
- Deeds, p. 25; Gradie, Charwotte M. The Tepehuan Revowt of 1616. Sawt Lake City: U of UT Press, 2000, pp 160-161
- Deeds, Susan, uh-hah-hah-hah. Defiance and Deference in Mexico's Cowoniaw Norf: Indians Under Spanish Ruwe in Nueva Vizcaya. (2003) University of Texas Press, Austin, TX. ISBN 0-292-70551-4