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These days, you can find flights (an order of samplings or tastings of selected items) at many local restaurants. But if you thought they were only beer or cocktail related, think again. Establishments in the Elgin Area are bringing new meaning to what’s traditionally been considered a flight with soup flights, ice cream flights, and more.

Here’s a roundup of some of the creative food and drink flights you can find!

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How Did Kanpur Become an Industrial Area?

Kanpur, a city located on the banks of the Ganges River, has a rich history of industrial growth and development. Known as the “Manchester of the East,” Kanpur’s journey from a small town to a major industrial hub is fascinating. This transformation can be attributed to several factors, including its strategic location, historical events, and industrial initiatives. In this blog, we’ll explore the key elements that contributed to Kanpur’s industrial rise and highlight why partnering with the best digital marketing agency in Kanpur can be a game-changer for local businesses today.

Strategic Location and Early Beginnings

Kanpur’s geographical location played a significant role in its industrial development. Situated in the heart of Uttar Pradesh, Kanpur was well-connected by rail and road, making it an ideal spot for trade and commerce. The city’s proximity to the Ganges River provided an abundant water supply, which was crucial for many industries.

The British East India Company recognized Kanpur’s potential in the early 19th century. They established military outposts and began developing infrastructure, which laid the groundwork for future industrial growth. The construction of the Grand Trunk Road, connecting Kanpur to major cities, further boosted its commercial prospects.

The Cotton Textile

The real industrial boom in Kanpur began with the establishment of cotton textile mills in the mid-19th century. The city became a major center for cotton processing and production, attracting investments from both local and international entrepreneurs. The availability of raw materials, skilled labor, and favorable business conditions made Kanpur a textile powerhouse.

Several prominent mills, such as the Elgin Mills and the Lal Imli Mills, were established during this period. These mills not only produced high-quality textiles but also generated employment for thousands of people. The textile industry’s success laid a strong foundation for Kanpur’s industrial economy.

Diversified Industries

As Kanpur’s reputation as an industrial city grew, it began to diversify its industrial base. The leather industry emerged as another key sector, with Kanpur becoming one of the largest producers of leather goods in India. The city was home to numerous tanneries and leather processing units, which supplied products to both domestic and international markets.

In addition to textiles and leather, Kanpur also saw growth in other industries such as chemicals, engineering, and food processing. The establishment of the Kanpur Industrial Development Authority (KIDA) further accelerated industrial growth by providing infrastructure and support to new businesses.

Role of Government and Policies

Government policies and initiatives played a crucial role in shaping Kanpur’s industrial landscape. Post-independence, the Indian government focused on promoting industrialization in various regions, and Kanpur was identified as a key area for development. Policies aimed at encouraging investment, providing subsidies, and improving infrastructure were implemented, which attracted more industries to the city.

The establishment of educational and research institutions, such as the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, also contributed to the city’s industrial growth. These institutions provided a steady stream of skilled professionals and fostered innovation and technological advancements.

Modern Era and Digital Marketing

Today, Kanpur continues to be an important industrial center, with a diverse range of industries contributing to its economy. The city has embraced modern technologies and digital marketing to stay competitive in the global market. Businesses in Kanpur, including those in traditional industries like textiles and leather, are leveraging digital marketing strategies to reach a wider audience and enhance their brand presence.

For companies looking to thrive in this digital age, partnering with the best digital marketing agency in Kanpur can be a game-changer. These agencies offer expertise in SEO, social media marketing, content creation, and more, helping businesses effectively navigate the digital landscape.

Conclusion

Kanpur’s transformation into an industrial powerhouse is a testament to its strategic location, historical significance, and the entrepreneurial spirit of its people. From its early days as a trading hub to its current status as a major industrial city, Kanpur has continuously evolved and adapted to changing times. As the city moves forward, digital marketing will play a crucial role in ensuring its industries remain competitive and continue to thrive in the global market.

By understanding the factors that contributed to Kanpur’s industrial growth, we can appreciate the city’s rich industrial heritage and look forward to its promising future. For businesses aiming to succeed in Kanpur, collaborating with the best digital marketing agency in Kanpur will be essential in achieving sustained growth and success. Embracing digital marketing strategies will not only enhance brand visibility but also ensure that Kanpur’s industrial legacy continues to flourish in the digital era.

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Research Project

This year instead of doing two essays or having to keep a blog we have a research project or a dissertation. I am still going to keep this blog as I find it helpful to contextualize my work in relation to other work and helps me keep everything in one place.

For this project I am planning on exploring the ethics of collecting and displaying cultural, historical and artistic artefacts and potential solutions to the problems that arise here.

I want to do this as it is a topic I'm interested in and am thinking about as a potential career area. I also hope that doing this it might help me develop a more definite practice and explore scientific and experimental areas in art and science. I also want a better understanding of the concept of ownership and belonging of artefacts.

I plan to research this topic through colonialism and reparations, especially WW2 Nazi Looting. I also want to look into art theft both by individuals/ gangs and by bigger institutions and governments. I will look at museum ethics, I hope to be able to talk someone who works in a museum in the areas of ethics and/or curating a museum display. I haven't yet found many artists to look at, but I will look at Maeve Brennan and Picasso. I am going to particularly look at the Elgin marbles and native artefacts in places such as North America and Australia.

I am also going to look at Liverpool's part in colonialism and art theft.

I want to look into a new type of curating, a way to bring the scared back to objects and return their deeper social context to them, rather than just have them seen as a display pieces. If this is not possible then I would like to look into ways of creating respectful replicas to display.

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June 8th-21st: Last Weeks in Granada + First Week in Juigalpa

*I apologize for the lack of photos in this post.  They will be coming soon!*

My last week and a half in Granada included my final Spanish and Instrumentation lectures, two frustrating but insightful trips to Ticuantepe, some exciting weekend adventures, and lots of good-byes.  We finished our Spanish classes with a comprehensive exam, which tested our knowledge on both language and the history of Nicaragua.  Afterwards, the teachers threw us a farewell party, complete with Spanish-related games, a piñata, and some delicious local pizza.  I’m thankful for my experiences with NSLS, and I really feel that my Spanish has improved significantly with them.  I’ll miss my discussions with my classmates, McKenna and Jack, and my professor, Maria Lydia; however, I’m excited and ready to immerse myself in an entirely Spanish-speaking hospital.

During our last engineering lecture, Iyad had a personal discussion with us about our preparedness for the second month and how we should appreciate this one-of-a-kind opportunity.  He explained that at his current point in life, where he is married, has children, and works full-time at a university, he would never have the chance to travel to another country for two months and volunteer at a hospital.  We should be fortunate, he said, and I could not agree more.  Would I able to do this in two years or so, after I’ve graduated from GW and started working somewhere?  I mean, maybe, but probably not.  He explained that we should do everything we can to take advantage of the second month, including learning about new devices, making a positive impact on the hospitals, and making lasting friendships with both our coworkers and host families.

For my last two Friday hospital visits (June 9th and June 16th), I traveled to the city of Masaya.  On the first day, our coordinator told us that one of the doctors needed two students that could test some donated hospital devices in another area.  Seth, my Month 2 partner, volunteered to go, as did I - I figured it’d be good to start developing a working relationship with him.  We met Dr. Vidal Ruiz, an interesting individual with a quirky sense of humor.  He began driving us to what we thought was a satellite hospital campus where the devices were stored.  However, we soon realized that something had been lost in translation, since he ended up driving us to his house in Ticuantepe.  When we arrived, we assembled a table and some chairs and quickly got to work.  The equipment was difficult to sort through… There were boxes overflowing with cables, dusty and neglected defibrillators, stacks of ECG paper and bandages, and more.  From the get-go, I was frustrated by the lack of organization and I felt that I had no idea where to start.  For someone who can be a little too analytical and methodical, I realized that I needed to overcome this frustration and just look at the devices one by one.  Seth and I went through a bunch of AEDs, patient monitoring systems, IV pumps, and more.  By the end of the day, we had sorted the devices by their degrees of functionality, and we wrote some notes explaining what we had done.  Next Friday, I went back to Masaya and was once again asked to work at Dr. Vidal’s house.  This time, Jack volunteered to come with me.  We went through some more devices, and this time I felt more satisfied with what we had accomplished.  We called Dr. Vidal, explained what we had worked on, and headed back to Granada.

Over the past two weekends, I hiked the Mombacho Volcano (which included ziplining over the forest canopy) and relaxed on Ometepe Island.  Mombacho was great.  The volcano is considered semi-active, but it hasn’t erupted in 20,000 years.  For that reason, a lush rainforest has grown on top, which was beautiful to hike through.  From the top, we could see Granada, Lake Nicaragua, and Las Isletas - little island chains in the lake near Granada.  If Mombacho was great, then ziplining was amazing.  Flying through the air over the trees was an experience like no other, and we even got to see a bunch of monkeys hanging out in the trees.  The following weekend, 11 of us traveled to Ometepe, an island on Lake Nicaragua formed by two colossal volcanoes.  The only way to get there is by driving to the town of Rivas and taking a ferry across the lake.  During the trip, a bunch of us hiked to a beautiful waterfall called La Cascada de San Ramon.  It was by far the biggest waterfall that I’ve ever seen, and standing underneath the water felt incredible.  The next day, a couple of us biked for 4 hours to see a natural spring pool called Ojo de Agua.  I really liked Ojo de Agua, but I was surprised to see that it looked more like a community pool than a watering hole hidden in the forest, which is kind of what I was imagining.  The most exciting part of the trip was seeing 4 tarantulas, two of which happened to be in my shoe (I noticed this after I put my foot in; it was terrifying and I screamed quite a bit).  We left Ometepe early in the morning on Monday, and arrived back in Granada around 10:30AM.  I finished up last-minute tasks, like doing my laundry and replying to some emails, packed my bags, and spent the night saying good-bye to friends and my Nicaraguan family.  I was sad to leave everyone, but excited to start my new journey in Juigalpa.

Yesterday, Seth and I were driven from Granada to Juigalpa, where we met our new homestay family.  Our family is a proud owner of a pizza restaurant, which happens to be connected to their house!  We had some of their pizza for dinner last night and it was amazing.  My new mom’s name is Lesbia, and she has a 26-year-old daughter, Lesja, and a 25-year-old son, Jader.  Karen, Jader’s wife, also lives with them, along with their 3-year-old daughter, Isabel.  Our first day with them was really interesting.  They drove us to a nearby town called Santo Thomas, where we had delicious quesillo and seafood.  When we came back to Juigalpa, Seth and I passed out, woke up for dinner, explored the town a bit, and then passed out again.

Today was our first day in the hospital.  We met the crew of maintenance workers: Jose, Elgin, Jader, Hector, and Pedro.  We spent the day working with Jose, and we fixed a ventilator (which ended up in the pediatric ICU unit) and then we worked on some pulse oximeters.  The guys are a friendly and funny bunch, and I’m looked forward to working more with them.  I would write more about this first day at the hospital, but unfortunately, I’m at the point where I’ve been writing this blog post for a pretty long time and I’m about to pass out :(  One thing that I’d like to acknowledge - I have stronger wifi here in Juigalpa, so I’m hoping to update this blog more!  With that said, hopefully there will be more stories coming soon :)  

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The Driver’s Side” – News From The Motorist’s Perspective

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Your transportation related headlines for Wednesday, October 17th, 2018

CHICAGO, CHICAGOLAND, ILLINOIS HEADLINES

Cats Of Pilsen Calendar Shows Off Beautiful Strays Of The South Side — And Funds Rescue Efforts – Block Club Chicago

Chicago Cops Celebrate Global Cat Day – WBBM AM 780 News Radio Chicago

AFTER RAHM — No Tax Hikes, Two Big Holes In Emanuel’s Final Budget – Crain’s Chicago Business; Budget Gives CDOT, CTA, Millions For ‘Make Jobs For Felons’ Program – Block Club Chicago; Rahm Thanks His Alder-Stooges, Who Voted For His Endless Tax Hikes – Chicago Sun-Times; Rahm’s Final Budget Farewell – Chicago Sun-Times

Streetsblog Cheers Sun-Times Columnist’s Low-Information Love-Note To Chicago’s Crooked Red Light Cams – Chicago Streetsblog — REALITY CHECK — Actual Current Science Says Red Light Cameras Do Nothing For Traffic Safety

CTA Bus Driver Nearly Runs Over Woman Pushing A Stroller In A Michigan Avenue Crosswalk – CBS 2 Chicago

Somehow This Driver Ended Up In The Protected Bike Lane – Block Club Chicago

Another Not Enough Parking Project In Rogers Park Lets Developers Dump A Parking Problem On Already Hard-To-Park Local Streets – Curbed Chicago

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle And States Attorney Kim Foxx’s ‘COOK COUNTY CARJACKAPALOOZA’ — Elgin Man Carjacked On Chicago’s Gold Coast: My Body Hurt And, Honestly, My Heart Hurt – Chicago Tribune; Thieves Target Parked Vehicles In West Loop, Greektown – Chicago Sun-Times

Wrigleyville Man Beat Taxi Driver In West Loop Road Rage Incident, Prosecutors Say – CWB Chicago

26 Hurt After CTA Bus Crashes Into Pole In Grand Crossing – WBBM AM 780 News Radio Chicago

Woman In Wheelchair Survived Being Struck By Metra Train In Hinsdale – Chicago Daily Herald

Lake Forest Approves $100,000 For Enhanced Metra Milwaukee District North Service – Chicago Tribune

Metra To Replace Collapsed Wall On Route 45 Bridge Near Libertyville, Lanes To Close For A Month – Chicago Tribune

Letter From Brenda Nelms, Co-President, Jackson Park Watch: No Need To Build Obama Center In Jackson Park, Or Tear Out Cornell Drive – Chicago Sun-Times

Inspector General Investigates Theft Of Special Service Area Funds (Local Tax Districts Which Fund Expanded Services And Programs Throughout The City, Particularly Street/Infrastructure Improvements) By A Contractor – Office Of The Inspector General

Hegewisch Thrift Store Opens In Memory Of Twins Killed In Crash – CBS 2 Chicago

The Grid: Exploring The Little Italy Neighborhood – Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Lands On List Of U.S. Cities With Most Annoying Neighbors – Chicago Now

Chicago Based Boeing Delivers First 737 Max 8 BBJ And Unveils Max 7 Luxury Interior – Puget Sound Business Journal; New Boeing Division Envisions Computers That Mimic The Human Brain – Crain’s Chicago Business

Chicago Based United Third-Quarter Profit Up 30 Percent As Airline Passes On Rising Fuel Costs To Customers – Chicago Tribune

Longmeadow Toll Hot Topic In Kane County Board Races – Chicago Daily Herald

Why Tourism Is Thriving In The Suburbs – Chicago Daily Herald

Sheridan Road Historic Landmark Harley Clarke Mansion Demolition Donor List Includes Current Evanston Alderman, Former Mayor – Chicago Tribune

St. Charles Lifts Ban On Home Alcohol Deliveries – Chicago Daily Herald

Car Wash Wins Approval In Naperville, But City Council Isn’t Exactly Enamored Of It – Chicago Daily Herald

Should Vernon Hills Give Local Company $1.37 Million To Attract Millennials – Chicago Daily Herald

Des Plaines Gives Early Go-Ahead For Senior Apartments Over Neighbors’ Opposition Over Traffic And Other Issues – Chicago Daily Herald

Elgin Nightmare On Chicago Street This Saturday

Indiana Supreme Court Considers Speeding Stop By Forgetful Cop – The Newspaper

POLITICAL POTPOURRI — Minority Campaign Staffers Sue Pritzker, Claiming Discrimination – Illinois News Network; Pritzker’s $150M Self-Financing Of Campaign Sets US Record – Chicago Sun-Times; Is This Election Signaling A Change For Madigan Legacy – Chicago Daily Herald; Experts Cast Doubt On Illinois’ Potential Gambling Revenue Jackpot – Illinois News Network; A New University Study Ranks Illinois Last Of All 50 States For Fiscal Health – Illinois Policy Institute; Illinois Voters, Business Groups See High Stakes In The Midterm Election – Illinois News Network; After Endorsing Pritzker, Crain’s Chicago Business — Chicago’s Anti-Business Business Newspaper — Tries To Defend Pritzker’s Tax And Spend Plans – Crain’s Chicago Business; Tale Of The Toilet Tax Scam – Chicago Sun-Times

New Video Shows Off-Duty Chicago Police Sergeant Shooting Teen From Vehicle – Chicago Tribune

Rosemont Sergeant Charged With Armed Robbery Of Gas Stations Suspended Without Pay Pending Termination Hearing – Chicago Tribune

5 And A Half Years Prison For Cary Woman’s 4th DUI – Chicago Daily Herald

CHIRAQ REPORT — 4 Wounded In Shootings Tuesday – WBBM AM 780 News Radio Chicago

16-Year-Old Girl Shot In West Chatham Drive-By – Chicago Sun-Times

Semi Rollover Snarls Traffic On Interstate 94 Near Gurnee – Chicago Tribune

NATIONAL AND WORLD HEADLINES

Should Texas Ban Red Light Cameras – Dallas Legal Examiner

What It Takes To Get A Drivers License Around The US – This Insider

Editorial: Ethanol Politics Trump Common Sense – Cato Institute

Iran: Trump Knows Getting Oil Exports To Zero Was Political Bluff – The Hill

Saudi Arabia Could Hike Oil Prices Over The Khashoggi Case. Here’s Why It Would Backfire – CNBC

Car Hater Offers Advice For Ruining City Traffic – City Lab

Auto Industry’s High Stakes In US, Mexico, Canada Trade Agreement Implementation – Ward’s Auto

Can We Afford To Buy New Cars In This Economy – National Motorists Association Blog

GM Recalls Its Full-Size Chevy, GMC Vans Over Fire Risk – The Car Connection

Drivers Say GM Refuses to Replace Defective Airbags – NBC Dallas Forth Worth

NHTSA Investigating Ford F-Series Super Duty Tailgates For Opening Without Warning – The Car Connection

Senate Panel Wants Hyundai, Kia To Answer Over Reported Engine Fires – The Hill

EPA In Talks With Volvo Over Faulty Emissions Part In Trucks – The Hill

Tesla Secures Land In China For First Plant Abroad – The Hill

Did Uber Steal Google’s Self-Drive Intellectual Property – New Yorker

Movement Rises To Keep Humans, Not Robots, In The Driver’s Seat – Detroit Free Press

Dirty Batteries Let Down Clean Image Of EVs – Automotive News

Electric Utilities Plot Bullish Course For EV Charging Infrastructure – Gov Tech

Google Maps Will Now Help You Find EV Charging Stations – The Verge

Heads Up, George Jetson: Terrafugia Starts Taking Orders For Its Flying Car – Digital Trends

Rolls-Royce Draws A Line: No Hybrids Ever – Bloomberg

Uber Valued At $120 Billion In IPO Proposals: Report – The Hill

Uber Driver Charged With Kidnapping New York Woman – NBC News

North Carolina State Trooper Killed During Traffic Stop, Suspect In Custody: Report – Fox News

This Is The Most Iconic Gas Station In LA – Gas Buddy Blog

Hillary Clinton Seemingly Unharmed In Car Crash – ABC News

Melania Trump’s Plane Returns To Airport After Mechanical Issue – USA TODAY

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The Driver’s Side” – News From The Motorist’s Perspective

Compiled by Otto Mobile

Your transportation related headlines for Wednesday, October 17th, 2018

CHICAGO, CHICAGOLAND, ILLINOIS HEADLINES

Cats Of Pilsen Calendar Shows Off Beautiful Strays Of The South Side — And Funds Rescue Efforts – Block Club Chicago

Chicago Cops Celebrate Global Cat Day – WBBM AM 780 News Radio Chicago

AFTER RAHM — No Tax Hikes, Two Big Holes In Emanuel’s Final Budget – Crain’s Chicago Business; Budget Gives CDOT, CTA, Millions For ‘Make Jobs For Felons’ Program – Block Club Chicago; Rahm Thanks His Alder-Stooges, Who Voted For His Endless Tax Hikes – Chicago Sun-Times; Rahm’s Final Budget Farewell – Chicago Sun-Times

Streetsblog Cheers Sun-Times Columnist’s Low-Information Love-Note To Chicago’s Crooked Red Light Cams – Chicago Streetsblog — REALITY CHECK — Actual Current Science Says Red Light Cameras Do Nothing For Traffic Safety

CTA Bus Driver Nearly Runs Over Woman Pushing A Stroller In A Michigan Avenue Crosswalk – CBS 2 Chicago

Somehow This Driver Ended Up In The Protected Bike Lane – Block Club Chicago

Another Not Enough Parking Project In Rogers Park Lets Developers Dump A Parking Problem On Already Hard-To-Park Local Streets – Curbed Chicago

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle And States Attorney Kim Foxx’s ‘COOK COUNTY CARJACKAPALOOZA’ — Elgin Man Carjacked On Chicago’s Gold Coast: My Body Hurt And, Honestly, My Heart Hurt – Chicago Tribune; Thieves Target Parked Vehicles In West Loop, Greektown – Chicago Sun-Times

Wrigleyville Man Beat Taxi Driver In West Loop Road Rage Incident, Prosecutors Say – CWB Chicago

26 Hurt After CTA Bus Crashes Into Pole In Grand Crossing – WBBM AM 780 News Radio Chicago

Woman In Wheelchair Survived Being Struck By Metra Train In Hinsdale – Chicago Daily Herald

Lake Forest Approves $100,000 For Enhanced Metra Milwaukee District North Service – Chicago Tribune

Metra To Replace Collapsed Wall On Route 45 Bridge Near Libertyville, Lanes To Close For A Month – Chicago Tribune

Letter From Brenda Nelms, Co-President, Jackson Park Watch: No Need To Build Obama Center In Jackson Park, Or Tear Out Cornell Drive – Chicago Sun-Times

Inspector General Investigates Theft Of Special Service Area Funds (Local Tax Districts Which Fund Expanded Services And Programs Throughout The City, Particularly Street/Infrastructure Improvements) By A Contractor – Office Of The Inspector General

Hegewisch Thrift Store Opens In Memory Of Twins Killed In Crash – CBS 2 Chicago

The Grid: Exploring The Little Italy Neighborhood – Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Lands On List Of U.S. Cities With Most Annoying Neighbors – Chicago Now

Chicago Based Boeing Delivers First 737 Max 8 BBJ And Unveils Max 7 Luxury Interior – Puget Sound Business Journal; New Boeing Division Envisions Computers That Mimic The Human Brain – Crain’s Chicago Business

Chicago Based United Third-Quarter Profit Up 30 Percent As Airline Passes On Rising Fuel Costs To Customers – Chicago Tribune

Longmeadow Toll Hot Topic In Kane County Board Races – Chicago Daily Herald

Why Tourism Is Thriving In The Suburbs – Chicago Daily Herald

Sheridan Road Historic Landmark Harley Clarke Mansion Demolition Donor List Includes Current Evanston Alderman, Former Mayor – Chicago Tribune

St. Charles Lifts Ban On Home Alcohol Deliveries – Chicago Daily Herald

Car Wash Wins Approval In Naperville, But City Council Isn’t Exactly Enamored Of It – Chicago Daily Herald

Should Vernon Hills Give Local Company $1.37 Million To Attract Millennials – Chicago Daily Herald

Des Plaines Gives Early Go-Ahead For Senior Apartments Over Neighbors’ Opposition Over Traffic And Other Issues – Chicago Daily Herald

Elgin Nightmare On Chicago Street This Saturday

Indiana Supreme Court Considers Speeding Stop By Forgetful Cop – The Newspaper

POLITICAL POTPOURRI — Minority Campaign Staffers Sue Pritzker, Claiming Discrimination – Illinois News Network; Pritzker’s $150M Self-Financing Of Campaign Sets US Record – Chicago Sun-Times; Is This Election Signaling A Change For Madigan Legacy – Chicago Daily Herald; Experts Cast Doubt On Illinois’ Potential Gambling Revenue Jackpot – Illinois News Network; A New University Study Ranks Illinois Last Of All 50 States For Fiscal Health – Illinois Policy Institute; Illinois Voters, Business Groups See High Stakes In The Midterm Election – Illinois News Network; After Endorsing Pritzker, Crain’s Chicago Business — Chicago’s Anti-Business Business Newspaper — Tries To Defend Pritzker’s Tax And Spend Plans – Crain’s Chicago Business; Tale Of The Toilet Tax Scam – Chicago Sun-Times

New Video Shows Off-Duty Chicago Police Sergeant Shooting Teen From Vehicle – Chicago Tribune

Rosemont Sergeant Charged With Armed Robbery Of Gas Stations Suspended Without Pay Pending Termination Hearing – Chicago Tribune

5 And A Half Years Prison For Cary Woman’s 4th DUI – Chicago Daily Herald

CHIRAQ REPORT — 4 Wounded In Shootings Tuesday – WBBM AM 780 News Radio Chicago

16-Year-Old Girl Shot In West Chatham Drive-By – Chicago Sun-Times

Semi Rollover Snarls Traffic On Interstate 94 Near Gurnee – Chicago Tribune

NATIONAL AND WORLD HEADLINES

Should Texas Ban Red Light Cameras – Dallas Legal Examiner

What It Takes To Get A Drivers License Around The US – This Insider

Editorial: Ethanol Politics Trump Common Sense – Cato Institute

Iran: Trump Knows Getting Oil Exports To Zero Was Political Bluff – The Hill

Saudi Arabia Could Hike Oil Prices Over The Khashoggi Case. Here’s Why It Would Backfire – CNBC

Car Hater Offers Advice For Ruining City Traffic – City Lab

Auto Industry’s High Stakes In US, Mexico, Canada Trade Agreement Implementation – Ward’s Auto

Can We Afford To Buy New Cars In This Economy – National Motorists Association Blog

GM Recalls Its Full-Size Chevy, GMC Vans Over Fire Risk – The Car Connection

Drivers Say GM Refuses to Replace Defective Airbags – NBC Dallas Forth Worth

NHTSA Investigating Ford F-Series Super Duty Tailgates For Opening Without Warning – The Car Connection

Senate Panel Wants Hyundai, Kia To Answer Over Reported Engine Fires – The Hill

EPA In Talks With Volvo Over Faulty Emissions Part In Trucks – The Hill

Tesla Secures Land In China For First Plant Abroad – The Hill

Did Uber Steal Google’s Self-Drive Intellectual Property – New Yorker

Movement Rises To Keep Humans, Not Robots, In The Driver’s Seat – Detroit Free Press

Dirty Batteries Let Down Clean Image Of EVs – Automotive News

Electric Utilities Plot Bullish Course For EV Charging Infrastructure – Gov Tech

Google Maps Will Now Help You Find EV Charging Stations – The Verge

Heads Up, George Jetson: Terrafugia Starts Taking Orders For Its Flying Car – Digital Trends

Rolls-Royce Draws A Line: No Hybrids Ever – Bloomberg

Uber Valued At $120 Billion In IPO Proposals: Report – The Hill

Uber Driver Charged With Kidnapping New York Woman – NBC News

North Carolina State Trooper Killed During Traffic Stop, Suspect In Custody: Report – Fox News

This Is The Most Iconic Gas Station In LA – Gas Buddy Blog

Hillary Clinton Seemingly Unharmed In Car Crash – ABC News

Melania Trump’s Plane Returns To Airport After Mechanical Issue – USA TODAY

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The Elite Disgruntled's Real World Heavyweight Championship Title History.

How have I been since I finished my intense post (two/three days have passed in that time)? It is almost like I need to put out spoilers. Am I NXT, ROH, NJPW on Axs? Or am I Impact?

Acknowledging my trauma from sexual assault in regards to the wrestling business was therapeutic. I will have probably given the post at least one more proofread, more time to work through it, relive it, regret it. At least the expectations are known...except for  a significant loss of @maineventzombie Twitter followers (80 to 75, guess I am as insincere as those saying my anti-Southern Pride blog claim). As long as Kavanaugh has not made any decisions between now and then, my outlook should not be any more dire.

With that thought, placing our cats in suspended animation when we are not at home to extend their lives should be a technology to explore and to patent. We can use my girlfriend's cat, a cooler and some dry ice to start. Then there will be no more need to inquire my readers about helping me out in finding a way to promote my B-movie pro-wrestling zomcom, Main Event of the Dead, I would be happy to send you a treatment if you e-mail me at russthebus07@gmail.com.

Placing a plug there reminds me that Redbox may need my film. "Black Water" with Jean Claude Van Damme and Dolph Lundgren amused me, but was 15 minutes too long to warrant any more coverage a submarine B-movie that was filmed on one sound stage deserves. Sound stage may be too generous. It may have been whatever floor in an office building the production company claims to be their's.

With "Main Event of the Dead," there are no illusions that there will not be a variety of sets. Trying to convince us that the same control room desk is on opposite sides of the sub will not be an issue. But, with the next rewrite, maybe we could set it in a submarine instead of Don's in Donahue or The Eagles Club in Berwyn.

"Black Water" shows me that finding the perfect length for a project is important, so since this is the end of my "Disgruntled's Real World Champion" blog, I worked on a summary of the past four entries' lists to fill up any empty space. Hopefully, my last ditch effort for discussion, will not be like that film.

2014 to Now:

77th World Heavyweight Champion - WWE's Randy Orton (1) - 12/15/13 to 4/6/2014

Since this is Orton's second to last reign as WWE/World Champion, I almost got away with keeping him out of the Real World Champion narrative. Adam Cole had won a tournament to claim the vacant ROH title, but that was just the start of him breaking out on a national level. This is the closest we have been to one champion since Chris Jericho, so I cannot deny who The Ringer's Dave Shoemaker calls, "The measuring stick for a WWE superstar," his place in history.

78th World Heavyweight Champion - WWE's Daniel Bryan (3) - 4/6/14 to 6/9/14

If I think back to 2015, I am sure Bryan had said he was the unbeaten champion upon his return, but if you are that, you need to pull the Shawn Michaels's Intercontinental Championship gimmick and bring your belts with you. Ironically, he would be relegated via ladder match to the IC title upon his brief return.

79th World Heavyweight Champion - ROH's Adam Cole - 6/9/14 to 6/22/14

The WWE spent 20 days vacant, and there was only one champion available. I know Total Nonstop Action has been excluded, but can you sell me on Eric Young over Adam Cole Bay Bay?

80th World Heavyweight Champion - ROH's Michael Elgin - 6/22/14 to 9/6/14

Bobby Lashley might be the better person, but Big Mike is the better all around worker.

For TNA/Impact Marks:

Sorry Dixie. Let it be known, when I originally started working on the list, I was doing my best to take the TNA World Championship into consideration. But, when it was WWE light, their former WWE talent that captured their highest title was reminiscent of Verne Gagne and Vince McMahon Sr. trying to prove the NWA wrong. This also left the WWE presence constantly overshadowing their "home grown" talent. I think AJ Styles was not a fully formed wrestler until he walked away from the company.

Having been involved with the business, the more places to make money the better should be my mindset. But TNA/Impact feels like a drag on the business since they never seem to do anything right. It just drives me nuts to hear people say, "they're really getting better," and then how they shot themselves in the foot. If I wanted trying to get better, I will drive to towns 30 minutes outside of a metropolitan area to catch a no budget, $20 talent indie instead of adding $15 a month on my cable bill. To see that stuff with a large budget bothers me, so Impact bothers me.

81st World Heavyweight Champion - WWE's Brock Lesnar (4) - 9/6/14 to 3/29/2015

You cannot put a chicken farmer, a Briscoe, up against a former Ultimate Fighting Championship Heavyweight Champion.

82nd World Heavyweight Champion - WWE's Seth Rollins (2) - 3/29/15 to 11/4/15

If you are going to cash in Money in the Bank, do it at the one place where no one can deny your cunning.

83rd World Heavyweight Champion - ROH's Jay Lethal - 11/4/15 to 8/19/2016

Jay Lethal was defending two titles at this time and managed to hold ROH's most prestigious title over a year. Roman Reigns's first three title reigns all occurred during this time frame.

84th World Heavyweight Champion - New Japan's Kazuchika Okada - 8/19/16 - 6/9/2018

The title reign was nearly two years. During this reign, the champion defended against the ROH Champion Cody on national TV in the United States. The Universal Title has had only one interesting title reign (Kevin Owens), and it could be said that Okada may have ran AJ Styles back to the United States. Kenny Omega may have helped with that as well.

Current World Heavyweight Champion - New Japan's Kenny Omega.

The list is meant for discussion, so please bring it on. Here is the list of champions (1983 to July 94 [tumblr limits]) along side their pretenders. Enjoy.

Key: NWA Reigns, WWF/WWE, WCW, ECW

Real World Champion - Ric Flair (3) - 11/24/1983 - 3/20/84

Prentender: WWWF/WWF's Bob Backlund (1)

Real World Heavyweight Champion - Hulk Hogan (1) - 3/20/84 - 2/5/88

Pretender (Under Appreciated): NWA's Harley Race

Real World Heavyweight Champion - Andre the Giant - 2/5/88

Real World Heavyweight Champion - Ric Flair (4) - 2/5/88 - 2/20/89

Real World Heavyweight Champion - Ricky Steamboat - 2/20/89 - 5/7/89

Pretender: WWF's Randy Savage (1)

Real World Heavyweight Champion - Ric Flair (5) - 5/7/89 - 7/7/90

Pretender: WWF's Hulk Hogan (1)

Real World Heavyweight Champion - Sting - 7/7/90 - 1/11/91

Pretender: WWF's Ultimate Warrior (1)

Real World Heavyweight Champion - Ric Flair (6) - 1/11/91 - 3/21/91

Real World Heavyweight Champion - Tatsumi Fujinami - 3/21/91 - 5/19/91

Pretender: Sgt. Slaughter (1)

Real World Heavyweight Champion - NWA's and WWF's Ric Flair (7) - 5/19/91 - 4/5/1992

Pretender: WCW's Lex Luger (1)

Real World Heavyweight Champion - Randy Savage - 4/5/1992 - 9/1/92

Pretender(s): WCW's Sting (1), NWA's Masahiro Chono (1)

Real World Heavyweight Champion - Ric Flair (8) - 9/1/92 - 10/12/92

Pretender(s): WCW's Ron Simmons (1), NWA's Masahiro Chono (1)

Real World Heavyweight Champion - Bret Hart - 10/12/92 - 4/4/93

Real World Heavyweight Champion - Big Van Vader - 4/4/93 - 12/27/93

Pretender(s): WWF's Yokozuna (1), NWA's Barry Windham

Real World Heavyweight Champion - Ric Flair (9) - 12/27/93 - 7/17/94

Pretender: WWF's Yokozuna (2)

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Lista Ng Mga Mainstream Spots Na Ayoko EP 02

Medyo hindi pa ako matahimik sa listang ito kaya ipagpatuloy natin. Pagkagising ko today, ayaw niya akong tantanan so go! Sayang naman.  DISNEYLAND + OCEAN PARK, Hong Kong  Sa Disneyland, 1 hour pa lang bored na talaga ako. Sa totoo lang, kaya ko lang naman gustong pumunta ng Disneyland noong bata pa ako para makabili ng pencil na hugis Mickey Mouse. Napaka babaw. Everything about it is just too made up.  I tried looking for the hidden Mickey pero wala e. Ayoko talaga ng mga tourist spots na manmade. Isa na naman ‘yan sa mga biases ko in life until death.  Sa Ocean Park naman, simula pa lang, naaawa na ako sa animals. Jusko. Bakit sila ginagawang accessory to capitalism? Bakit kahit na isipin ko na they are well taken cared of, ang sakit-sakit pa rin ng puso whenever I see them? Bakit ang lupit ng tingin ko sa business model ng Ocean Park pero, hindi ‘yun nagma-matter kasi suportado ng government ang tourism na generated ng Ocean Park (just like Disneyland). May sariling station ‘yung papuntang Ocean Park. Hindi ko na nga gustong tumuloy noon kaso sayang ang entrance fee kahit kasama siya sa iVenture card na sobrang mura na naman like crazy.  Sinubukan kong tumambay na lang para mag-yosi pero hindi makatao ang locations ng smoking area sa Ocean Park compared sa Disneyland, kaya I failed. Nag-enjoy naman ako ng slight sa penguins and jelly fish pero ‘yun lang talaga. Jusko. Gusto ko na lang umuwi. Mag-bike sa city side and mag-photowalk tapos sumakay ng ferry.  VICTORIA PEAK, Hong Kong  Hindi ko magets why tourists need to go to The Peak. May pa-wishes pa sa taas at may pro photographer para macapture talaga ‘yung view kahit gaano pa kayo karami. In fairness, mas na-amaze pa ako sa skills ng photographers kasi kaya niyang tumayo just on the beams ng stairs para maitawid ang picture-perfect shots. 

Hindi ako nagsulat ng wishes. Hindi rin ako masyadong nag-picture. Napatigil lang ako sa idea ng smog na matinde. Nakakasad kasi with progress ba talaga comes a huge cost na endangering the sustainability of a rich and vibrant city? Bakit ba ganun iniisip ko ano? Hindi ko sure pero kasi totoo naman. Saka ‘di ko talaga magets ‘yung ganda ng artificial things. 

STREET ART, Hong Kong  Medyo torn ako dito kasi maganda naman ang idea ng artsy finds sa tabing-daan, pero kasi ang overrated lang talaga. May mga napansin akong street art na tucked in hidden corners na higit ang ganda sa mga go-to spots like Hollywood Road saka ‘yung sa Elgin Street.  Noong una kong punta doon, ‘yung kasama ko sobrang hype niya ‘yan pati yung Central Mid-Levels Escalator pero natawa lang ako noong andun na kami. Maganda siya sa picture, pero kahit mahilig ako sa snaps, mas gusto ko pa rin ‘yung mga spots na mas maganda sa personal. Honestly, gusto ko ‘yung breath-taking in real life na nasasabi kong photos and videos do not do justice to the places I visit level. Ganyan. ‘Yung swelling ‘yung insides ko na pakiramdam. ‘Yun. 

Go for exploring the city on a bike and via ferry and bus. Tapos ride all the colors ng cab, too. Gusto ko rin ‘yung Ngong Ping trip. Then, hanap-hanap ka ng mga small art space sa Central. Merong malapit sa Little Bao. Parang First United sa Escolta siya pero ‘yung mas organized and mas progressive. Too bad na hindi ko binili ‘yung wooden musical box na handmade na Little Prince. Sigh. Daming artists sa HK. Try mo rin ‘yung mga free tours nila depending on the season. Kung swerte ka, worth exploring din ‘yung film scene nila especially during film fest season. 

RUINS OF ST. PAUL, Macau Probably one of the most disappointing landmarks na pinuntahan ko to date kasi though super steal ng deal na na-score ko from HK to Macau both for transpo and tour, hindi talaga siya makatarungan in ALL aspects. 

Daig na daig ng Intramuros and kahit na ‘di ko bet and overrated for me ang Corregidor Island, wala e. Pero mas malapit sa Intramuros ‘yung lugar sa tingin ko lang naman. Hindi naman kasi madamang ruins siya. Tapos wala kang ibang gagawain doon kung ‘di magpicture then super saglit na roam around and visit sa museum. The place gets easily congested kasi nga maliit lang siya tapos wala ka pang mapag-stayan to chill and people watch. 

Go for exploring ‘yung mga old world feels ng mga kalsada ng Macau lalo ‘yung mga hindi matao. 

RECLINING BUDDHA, Thailand  Hindi talaga ako fan ng mga temples and mga museums in general though I like history. Hindi ko alam kung bakit kasi they are supposedly co-existing pero thing is, ang dalang kong makatagpo ng museum and temples na authentic ang vibe. Minsan iniisip ko if yung mga relics/artifacts e tampered na or worse, replica na lang. And the reclining buddha is not an exception kahit na I hoped na sana ‘wag ganun. First stop, ang daming tao and ang gulo-gulo which is very unbecoming considering na temple siya. Noong nakita ko na ‘yung statue I was like, eto na ‘yung pinunta ko dito? Eto lang? Bakit name-mesmerize ‘yung mga tao sa ganito lang? Grabe lang ba expectation ko? Hindi ba realistic, pero sana kasi maramdamin ko man lang ‘yung solemnity or at the very least, the calmness of the place, but no. Plus, nakita ko pa ‘yung mga jars/vases na may paandar na lagyan ng coins for good luck or wish or whatever. Grabe. Dinaig pa wishing well na kahit magkano lang ibato mo, good to go na ‘yung good luck or wish mo. I really cannot stomach it.  Go for the less known temples. Similar naman ‘yung architecture nila so maganda pa rin magpicture and all pero madadama mo ‘yung break from the bustling city sa mga medyo mas hindi kilalang temple. Actually, we just stumbled upon a temple nung killing time kami for the famous/infamous crab omelette spot nearby. Hindi pa kasi bukas because we did not have any reservations. We were so lucky that we were able to climb the temple all the way to the top. Had the chance to reflect and feel that calmness. Plus, I got to see the non-stereotypical na mga monks. One of them pa nga had a large tattoo in full color. Was so tempted to ask if I can take a snap/video of him pero sabi ko I had to temper myself kasi monk e. 

CHOCOLATE VILLE, Thailand  Gaganda ng mga shots sa lugar na ito pero underwhelming sa totoong buhay. Effort pang puntahan kasi medyo in the middle of nowhere siya at wala ng ibang katabing mga spots. Seems like ginawa lang talaga ‘yung place para puntahan for photos, so, lels and luhs. So, go ka if ang gusto mo e isang series ng feed na pangmalakasan pero walang nakakabit na kwento at quotes lang ang panlaban mo. 

Go for a cooking class under Chef Liz instead. Sobrang sulit and to be honest, ‘yung mga niluto namin sa class na ito beat the shit out of the restaurant food na magaganda ang reviews sa TripAdvisor or mga blogs or vlogs combined. Best ever sticky rice to think na ang sasarap na ng mga sticky rice be it sa tabing-daan or sa classy restos. ‘Yung rice kasi ang nagdala since ‘yung paggawa niya is not mass produced plus ‘yung coconut cream is made from scratch as well. Rice was cooked traditionally as well and was served hot and that elevated the satisfaction level even more. Sobrang passionate pa ni Chef Liz and her school helps girls to finish their studies. 

ERWAN HEUSSAFF’S THAILAND FOOD TRIP, Thailand  Fan ‘yung kasama ko ni Erwan. Ako hindi. Sorry na lang kasi hindi ko talaga ma-dig ‘yung mga ginagawa niya kahit ilang beses kong subukang i-appreciate. Will definitely go for recos nina Mark Wiens and Mikey Chen, instead. ‘Wag na isama si Anthony Bourdain kasi given naman na ‘yun. So, we tried some of his recos and sakto lang. Underwhelming. 

Go for the spots na medyo shady man e frequented ng locals. As in ‘yung medyo tabi ng estero, nasa tagong pasilyo or nasa weird location like in between ng mga automotive supplies area. Puwede ring mag-scour ng food courts sa mga maliliit na shopping centers. Isa sa pinakamasarap kong food trip e ‘yung sa mga street vendors na suki ‘yung mga salespeople ng unknown shoppping center. Nevermind na marumi kuko ni kuyang taga-ihaw. Legit na ang sarap. Tapos ‘yung chicken na parang Hainanese style sa isang weird na weird and shady spot malapit sa hotel ko, malamig ko na nung kinain kasi busog na ako pero ang sarap pati nung kanin. Sauce pa lang ulam na! Basta, go where the locals go. Bring lang your own water bottle para mas may safety blanket ka and Loperamide if mahina tummy mo, but I did not have a queasy tummy naman ever sa trips ko so far. 

CHATUCHAK MARKET, Thailand  Ang init noong punta namin is hotter than Divisoria levels. Ang to be honest, any clothing na tiangge find worth 200 PHP is pricey na for me. Wala ring wow factor sa mga stalls so I got bored easily --20 minutes to be exact. ‘Yung mga tindera pa doon sa mga pinuntahan namin e napakakikinis at napakapuputi so nakakahiyang tumawad for me. Iniisip ko lang paano nila na-achieve ‘yung ganung level na kakinisan and kaputian in life. 

Skip the shopping and go for a food trip. Ang daming masasarap na street food doon. Better get a Grab/Uber na rin kasi ang hirap kausap ng mga cab drivers.  EGG COFFEE, Vietnam  Got my fix in Giang Cafe, ang OG na creator ng egg coffee sa Hanoi. Maganda ‘yung lugar kasi very old school siya. Maganda rin ‘yung spot ko kasi overlooking ‘yung kalsadang puno ng mga motorbikes and gabi pa so mas putok na putok ang prod-like vibe. Pero ‘yung coffee itself, okay lang. Nothing special. Hindi man ako fan ng coffee, whenever I go to new place, I always taste coffee kasi it reflects culture.  Go for the weasel coffee in hazelnut. Since naligaw ako kasi ayokong mag-local sim sa ngalan ng first ever solo trip ko and solo trip ko na rin sa labas ng Pinas, push ko ‘yun. Hindi ako magaling magbasa ng maps din so, liko-liko lang sa mga kalsada then nakita ko ‘yung maliit na coffee bean store na may weird packaging. May hayop na nakapatong sa coffee beans ‘yung logo. I was asked to sample it ang sinabi nung good-natured owner na weasel nga daw ‘yun. Sobrang mura. May libre pang coffee dripper kaya sold na ako, solve pa. Plus points kasi hindi rin ako fan ng hazelnut, but it tasted so good. 

HA LONG BAY, Vietnam  El Nido 5ever, mumsh! Nadali ako nito kasi UNESCO-approved ito. ‘Di ko napagtanto na four hours ‘yung one-way trip dito so basically, isang buong araw ‘yung nakain sa stay ko. Nakakatawa sa cave kasi para maganda ang look, nilagyan nila ng mga ilaw which made it so pretentious. Our tour guide was really full of effort pero no deal. Points for the old world looks ng boats and napaka walang hassle na pag-tour na walang kahit anong mababasa sa’yo unless mag-kayak ka. May lagoon pa na meh na meh. ‘Yung tubig hindi super blue so ako, ano ba uwi na ako ‘yung pakiramdam ko. 

Go for biking around the city and nearby places. I had one very early in the morning. I arrived in Hanoi at 1:30 AM then rachada na ako ng 5:30 AM. Hindi mabaho ‘yung mga palengke nila and ang sarap lang manood na nagu-unfold ‘yung city. Wonder how it looks ‘pag gabi on my bike. 

Pansin ko lang mas masaya talaga ako na wala ako sa mga spots na touristy. Mas rusty is trusty ang peg ko sa life. Looking forward to more trips na walang itinerary masyado and more focused sa interaction and immersion with locals for a more authentic experience na surely one for the books and hindi confined sa feed goals. Oh, the roads less traveled! See you. 

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Family Reunion Ideas and Accommodation South Africa

As South Africa’s economy slowly opens up again after the lockdown, the excitement of possibly reuniting with family and friends in the near future is exciting. There is no better time to start prepping for that much-needed family getaway, especially now, while accommodation is budget-friendly. 

We compiled a list of the best accommodation for a family reunion of note. You may decide to visit the coast or nestle between the mountains. We’re certain that you’ll find something exciting on this list. 

Tiffindell Ski Resort- Southern Drakensberg

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Tiffindell is well-known as the only ski resort in South Africa. Many travellers describe it as a magical winter wonderland experience. The resort is situated in the Eastern Cape of South Africa and has a range of accommodation options to choose from. This includes chalets, suites and luxury self-catering. Tiffindell promises entertainment for the whole family. 

Fun at Old Mac Daddy’s Farm

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Old Mac Daddy is growing in popularity in the Western Cape. The lodge is situated in the serene Elgin Valley and has its own private beach and fantastic interactive indoor and outdoor activities for the whole family to enjoy. There is also an assortment of accommodation options available. This includes cabins, trailer suites(each with their own deck), a lodge and villa. If you’re a family who loves action and adventure than Old Mac Daddy’s is ideal. 

Zwakala River Retreat- Limpopo

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If you’re looking to get in some much-needed “R & R” on your family reunion, then this retreat is ideal. The retreat is situated on the banks of the beautiful Zwakala River, which is just under five hours from Johannesburg. Here, you will be able to enjoy the sweet sounds of nature and long river walks. There is a craft brewery at the retreat, popular for its tasting room experience. For nature lovers, Zwakala is an absolute treat. 

Explore the Serene Enjo Nature Farm in Clanwilliam

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Nestled in the heart of the Cederberg Mountains, you’ll find the best accommodation by the river and enjoy complete exclusivity, and the most breathtaking views. There are several chalets and all of them offer the same breathtaking views, including an indoor fireplace, a barbecue area and some include a private jacuzzi. The valley is also known for its spring bloom of flowers. Travellers travel far and wide to experience this gem in Clanwilliam

Book a Self-catering Lodge by the Sea in Witsand

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If you’re a lover of charming small towns, then this family reunion idea is ideal for you. This idyllic spot along the Breede River is perfect for small families looking for a small breakaway. The home is furnished and has a subtle and relaxed seaside atmosphere. You may find some hidden gems from artist across the African continent. There are also boat charters in the area and celebrities frequent this Beachhouse in Witsand. 

Enjoy the Country at Barry House on Riverton

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You will find the Barry House on Riverton in the majestic Robertson Wine Valley. The house is big enough to accommodate a large group of family or friends and is the ideal spot for a family reunion. The house is situated on Riverton Stud and Wine Farm. Activities in and around Barry House include fishing, horse riding and hiking. 

Sit Back and Relax at the Perfect 10

The Perfect 10 is situated along the West Coast, just a three-minute work from the renowned Langebaan Calypso Beach. There is a golf course nearby and tons of beach entertainment. Family drives to the West Coast National Park and West Coast Fossil Park is recommended. The whole family should enjoy the braai area, courtyard and garden, especially during summer. 

Experience De Ware Jacob in Jacob’s Bay

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De Ware Jacob is a coastal hamlet offering quality and affordable accommodation. If you enjoy a more private secluded holiday experience, this spot is ideal. There is a braai room with a large indoor fireplace, jacuzzi and swimming pool. The seaside is only a five-minute walk away from De Ware Jacob. 

Getting around in South Africa

Most travellers opt for booking an airport transfer to transport them to their accommodation. Public transport is also readily available in all provinces. Alternatively, you can book a car hire at the airport to accommodate the rest of your travel plans. Drive South Africa can assist you with any vehicle rental requirements. 

Alternative family-holidays

If you’re a lover of wildlife and game-viewing, we suggest that you experience a classic South African family-safari with Ker & Downey. Curate your own memories on your next holiday with those who matter most to you. Remember to keep your eyes on the news for further developments concerning the COVID-19 pandemic and the travel regulations in each country. 

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On the Road: 2018 Ottawa

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Wagons east! Next stop: Ottawa

Only visit thus far: 2018.

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TRAVEL / ARRIVAL /  LODGING

We left Toronto via VIA Rail bound for Ottawa, with the train making a few minor stops along the route. I don’t know how popular or utilized Canada’s train system is between Alberta and Manitoba, but I imagine it gets more-regular, higher-volume use in central and eastern Canada, and in the rockies. It’s a scenic way to travel, if you’re traveling someplace scenic. I’ve done plenty of European trains in the past, but only once previously in Canada, back in 2010, heading west from Montreal to Toronto. That first trip inspired some unexpected motion sickness (oddly jittery ride), and was plagued by neighbouring passengers loudly having an idiotic conversation. No such issues this time around. 

We sat in a booth-like configuration facing one another with a table between us and one stranger. Trip took about four hours, which passed well-enough, though my body wasn’t happy with me following the 12km Toronto walk I’d recently completed. Hard to get/stay comfortable when everything hurts. I spent most of the ride reading Anthony Bourdain’s A Cook’s Tour, and ate a pricey but strategic ham & cheese sandwich from the VIA menu.

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Upon arrival, we took the bus into town and then walked to our Air B&B near the university. The climate here, even during this part of the year, is sweltering and stiflingly humid. The unit where we stayed is a suite in an old house - one probably occupied by two students for the majority of the year. It had many signs of being hastily renovated by an amateur trying to spruce things up unsuccessfully. The layout was bizarre and bordering on non-functional in most rooms, and overall was grittier and dumpier than had been advertised. There was also no air conditioning, but thankfully there were two rotary fans available. Most evenings were spent reading on the awful little couch in the common area. 

The unit didn’t have a dishwasher machine, nor could I find a plug for the sink (which I didn’t notice was absent until our last night when I planned to do all the washing up at once). As a result, I’m not sure if the supplied dishes/flatware/etc had been washed properly by the owners or previous guests/tenants, or ever. (They... seemed clean?) So I had to improvise a solution in order to wash anything. But no AC in this climate, the bad layout, uncomfortable rooms, kitchen mysteries, etc. - and it was more expensive than the better one we’d just left in Toronto. I’d be unlikely to stay in this place ever again. 

RIDEAU STREET / ORIENTATION / TRANSIT

We were based near the University just south of Rideau. Other parts of the neighbourhood felt like they were peppered with drug dens, but no one caused trouble for us. From Rideau, we were able to reach the market nearby, as well as the parliament area and the interprovincial bridge. Pretty walkable and not likely to get lost. We walked a great deal, as usual. 

Rideau also had several grocery stores, along with record and book stores, and the Ottawa-branch of Steve’s Music (I’d also visited the same store in Toronto, but liked Ottawa’s better). I really did a lousy job exploring book/record shops on this trip, and missed out visiting any here.

Transit in Ottawa echoes Edmonton’s: unreliable. On a particularly hot afternoon where we had an appointment to keep, our bus passed us by without stopping, after already running late. Maybe their definition of “full “is different from ours. Later transit efforts proved more successful. There’s a lot of construction going on, as Ottawa works toward implementing an underground LRT system. 

BEST BREAKFASTS

All my best breakfasts in Ottawa involved smoked salmon. Zak’s Diner does a nice salmon and eggs plate with salad, potatoes, bagel, and beans. They also offer Benedicts, but given the “all-day breakfast” service, I wasn’t sure how fresh the Hollandaise would be. I didn’t regret my order. I like their slogan: “Don’t Starve!”

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Elsewhere in the market, The Original Continental Bagel Co. served decent Montreal-style bagels in various unpretentious sandwich presentations. I did lox, onions, and cream cheese. Solid breakfast, but not too heavy a start to the day.

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BEST DINNERS 

Bite Burger House serves a variety of different gourmet-meat burgers. Normally that’s not really my thing, but they did a good job of it. I had a swiss & mushroom burger, and and a surprisingly good Old Fashioned. And the leftover, mac & cheese ended up being our daughter’s supper for the next two nights. It was also good, and surprisingly rich. 

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Le Mein Craft Noodles was good but also ludicrous. They have a very small menu (half of which seems to only be available on weekends). So you basically order noodle bowls, some contain broth, some don’t. You pick your size of noodles, size of bowl, and level of spiciness. The missus and I had the same kind of soup, with different noodles. Hers was spicy and small (which was roughly the size of a large pho in most places). Mine was mild and large, and took up half the table. It was literally a tureen-sized bowl, probably with 2L of broth. And the noodles, while tasty, were almost impossible to lift because of their size. I ate as much as I could before we had to get the wee one to bed, and took the rest home. I’m not sure I received all of my broth in the container, though I suppose the noodles might have continued to absorb the fluid. There was virtually no broth in the container when I next opened it, sadly. 

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OTHER MEALS AND ALMOST MEALS

First food in town was down Rideau at the well-regarded Shawarma Palace. As it was near bed time, I walked over, grabbed a chicken shawarma platter takeaway, and we all shared it back at the house. Not bad, though the chicken was pretty dry by the time I got any in me. 

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Our main reason for the detour to Ottawa was to visit a friend of ours who now lives here. We haven’t seen her for several years. The Lieutenant’s Pump is a pub she recommended over in the Elgin area where we met her for lunch. They make a decent grilled-cheese-plus sandwich, though I wasn’t mad about the service. The shaded patio was nice on the hot day, but did give everything a yellow hue. Shaded or otherwise, the humidity was impossible to escape outdoors.

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On our last day in town, we again connected with our friend for lunch. After a long walk together, we stopped at another of her recommended joints in Little Italy: Pub Italia. I couldn’t really figure out the theme of the place, but it’s sort of an Irish Pub, in Little Italy, but decked out in lots of religious themes. A heavily air-conditioned curiosity. I offended our server by ordering a Ukrainian beer by its name, which apparently nobody else has ever done, and she refused to try and pronounce it once she understood what I’d ordered. L’vivs’ke Beer for breakfast, followed by a disappointingly cardboard-like Margherita pizza. The beer was good, though. 

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Another good idea on a hot day: blackberry and lemon gelato. Also gave this Harvey & Vern’s Cream Soda a try, though sodas and ice cream are only a good pairing if you mix them. 

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HISTORICAL BUILDINGS / MUSEUMS

My past has left me jaded and indifferent to most museums, galleries, and other historical fancy places. I’ve seen enough cathedrals, palaces, etc. to last a lifetime, and really don’t need to see any others - unless the subject matter is something very special to me. I didn’t bother entering the parliament or any of the Canadian Gov’t buildings while we were here, though my wife did explore some of those related to her interests. 

We did cross the Interprovincial Bridge and visited the Canadian Museum of History (formerly the Canadian Museum of Civilization) one afternoon. I best enjoyed the 20th Century area, but there’s lots of stuff here to explore if you’re into Canada as a subject. The wee one also enjoyed the museum’s area for children.

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We also visited the Victoria Memorial Museum toward the end of our stay. It contains lots of exhibitions to do with animals, plants, fossils, the sea, etc. Over their entrance is a large inflated jellyfish which my daughter has decided is her friend and for whom she authored an elaborate history. 

Given the time of year, it seems as though every school within 100km of Ottawa is scheduling their field trips to coincide with our visit. This place was overrun with groups of screaming teenagers, confused school children, and frazzled chaperones. Busy to the point of being difficult to walk around because you’d suddenly get swarmed, jammed-up, and passed-by, and it would happen again two minutes later. Several areas contained live animals in aquaria or in display cases, and too many people tapped, banged, yelled, or otherwise disturbed the inhabitants for my liking. 

Hard to enjoy yourself here, under the circumstances, which was a shame. 

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CITY ATTITUDE / STYLE / CLIMATE

I’ve had a hard time getting a sense of who/what Ottawa is during this stay. One of the strange things about the place is that it really feels like Edmonton, which was totally unexpected. Not in the sense of weather, of course, but in the architecture and general run-down feeling of several areas we visited. If Edmonton still had 100 year old walk-ups strewn about, the effect would be even stronger. Even our friend living in Ottawa thought so. It’s not a town I’ve ever given much thought to, so I don’t know what I expected going in - maybe, being a Federal capital, that it might have more of an international flavour to it. Other than hearing a lot more French spoken, I didn’t really get a sense of that. 

As I’ve already said, the weather here is bordering on inhuman for someone from the dry prairies. Most days were very warm. Every day was very humid. Another peculiarity: the hottest point of the day, every day, seemed to begin around 10:00PM (22:00), after dark, and then continued to intensify into the night, radiating through every room. Ottawa is further south than Edmonton, so the sky was dark around 9:00PM (21:00) every night, adding to the bizarre dynamic. 

Most of the areas of Toronto we visited had average-to-good-looking people dressed badly. On average, the people in Ottawa were dressed much better, but often more conservatively. Many people of all genders could be seen wearing shorts, though they fit better here - and given the ghastly humidity it’s almost hard to blame them. Almost. And, as was the case with the museums we visited, endless packs of tourist groups and students in the wilderness clogged sidewalks and doorways. 

LEAVING / AIRPORT

We really expected a deluge on our last day, thanks to the clouds and peak humidity, but it didn’t happen before we left. A rocky and prolonged bus ride took us to the airport, winding through the previously-unseen downtown before landing on a freeway area. The downtown looked rather like Edmonton’s too. Major areas of both cities must have been built-up heavily in the 1970s. 

The airport itself was fine, but curiously busy. A long, long line at security had other travellers confused as well. One woman near us who visits the airport regularly told me she’d never seen the security line so long before. No idea why today was different. Airport food is almost as notoriously uninteresting as airplane food. With few dining options in the terminal; we opted for pre-made cafe sandwiches - pricey but adequate. The airport had a small play area for toddlers, where our daughter played without issue for a long time and befriended any other kids who wandered into her domain. 

Air Canada can be hit-and-miss, but the fight home was one of the best I’ve had in years - and only marginally longer than a flight from Toronto would have been. This was an unfamiliar configuration of airplane - two rows of paired seats all the way down, rather than rows of three or some other stagger. I guess fewer people fly to Edmonton from Ottawa than from Toronto, hence the smaller plane. My seat-mate was unobtrusive enough to have not existed, which was nice. Our daughter nearly slept the whole way home, which mystified her parents as it has never happened before. 

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CLOSING THOUGHTS

Ottawa’s a bit of a question mark to me. I went in with no strong expectations, but left underwhelmed. It felt a lot like bizarro-Edmonton to me, and that’s kind of how I have to frame it. 

In my life, I’ve heard/read countless people who had no background in Edmonton criticize the city as ugly, formless, unnecessary, or any other number of pejorative descriptions. Though far from perfect, I never agreed with those assessments of Edmonton. But I have history there; they don’t. Those critics didn’t get Edmonton, and didn’t bother trying to. Having been to Ottawa, I think I understand how they felt for the first time. 

Ottawa: It’s Alright - not much of a slogan, but it fits. 

Our friend is happy living here, and I’m glad for that. Unless something changes someday, we’ve probably no reason to return. For better or worse, it didn’t really make much of an impression on me. 

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Drinking Wine: Good for the Heart, Bad for Teeth?

Most of us have heard that drinking red wine may have heart-healthy benefits. And while there’s still some debate on just how true that is, you may find it surprising that there may just be some oral health benefits to partaking in glass every now and then. Our dental office in Columbia explores these potential smile benefits as well as some not-so-good side effects in this week’s blog.

The Good

Studies conducted in several areas throughout the world have suggested a positive link between drinking red wine and a decrease in tooth decay. One of these studies published by the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry took bacteria rich biofilm from the mouths of several volunteers, which they then dipped into wine. What they found was that the wine was effective at getting rid of the bacteria. With less bacteria around to weaken enamel and cause decay, one could also assume a lower risk for cavities. However, it might not be all good news.

The Bad

In most of the studies surrounding the positive correlation between red wine and dental health the researchers removed the alcohol content prior to testing. This is important to note since we know alcohol tends to dry out the mouth. A dry mouth has the opposite effect of fighting off decay and actually supports a decay-friendly environment. Red wine also has a tendency to transform teeth from a bright white to a dull or discolored appearance. While that can usually be reversed through whitening or cosmetic dentistry from your dentist in Columbia, it’s still a negative in our book. Finally, the acidity of wine can wear down tooth enamel and leave teeth exposed to, you guessed it, decay.

The Final Verdict

We don’t really have a definite conclusion on whether the potential positives of red wine outweigh the negatives. Essentially, more research is needed for us to get on board with supporting the claim that red wine is a good way to fight decay. But in the meantime, we’re not here to tell anyone to stop enjoying their occasional glass of wine, of course. Just enjoy responsibly, keep an eye out for any tooth discoloration, and follow the tips below.

Alternate drinking wine with water. If you can, it wouldn’t hurt to rinse your mouth out with water occasionally, too.

Hold off on brushing immediately after drinking wine to keep the acid from being spread throughout your entire mouth and all over your teeth.

If you’re a red wine lover and happen to notice some tooth discoloration, call our Columbia dental office to schedule a professional whitening or cosmetic dentistry treatment to get your smile back to a vibrant white. Or if you’re just looking for a new place to call your dental home, we’re always welcoming new patients and would love to see you. Schedule a visit with us today!

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