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Drive I-95 to Exit 90 and Head South to a Wonderful Family Fun Attraction at Mystic Seaport, Connecticut
We love driving through Connecticut. It is a beautiful state that is teeming with interesting tourist attractions. Today, we focus on the historic maritime coast of the Constitution state in "Mystic Country."
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The seaside towns and villages of Mystic Country run 30-miles along Long Island Sound, starting at the town of Old Lyme and ending at the border of Rhode Island to the east. Our story begins with a visit to famous Mystic Seaport in Mystic, Connecticut.
The Mystic Seaport sign proclaims, "The Museum of America and the Sea." The catchphrase was well chosen because Mystic Seaport is an exciting playground for maritime historians, boaters of every persuasion, kids of all ages, and folks who just love the sea.
We arrived early so we had the streets of the historic port village to ourselves.
Everywhere we looked there were tall ship's masts and sails in the background of the village's authentic 19th century homes and shops.
It was a quiet fall day, and a slight whisper of falling leaves in the breeze made the many historical settings that much more alive and imaginative. We were walking back in time, and looked forward to the experience.
The last of the whalers
Our feet rustled through the leaf covered village green as we made our way to tour the Charles W. Morgan – a sturdy looking wooden whaleship that is now a National Historic Landmark.
In the 19th century, there were over 2,500 wooden whaling ships in North America and now there is one. The Morgan, launched in 1841, is America's oldest surviving commercial ship still afloat. She has resided in the Mystic Seaport since 1941.
During her more than 80-years of service, the Morgan made voyages ranging in time from nine months, to five years. It was on just such a ship that the morose Captain Ahab sailed from nearby Nantucket to seek the elusive great white whale named Moby Dick. Arrr!
Signing on to crew a whaling ship in the 19th century was the fast-track to a harsh life involving hard work and long voyages. Thankfully (for the sake of the whales), whaling was greatly curtailed with the invention of kerosene in the 1840s.
The Joseph Conrad
From the deck of the Morgan you can see the steel-hulled Joseph Conrad. The Conrad was built in 1882 as a training ship for the Danish Merchant Marine Service. For years she sailed with a cadet crew of eighty, and all went well until 1905 when the ship was rammed by a British freighter near Copenhagen and sunk.
Sadly, 20 young cadets went down with the Conrad. However, the vessel was quickly raised, repaired, and continued her mission until 1934 when the ship was sold. The new owner privatized the ship and took her around the world for two years covering 58,000 miles.
The Mystic Seaport gained possession of the Joseph Conrad in 1948, and it has been in the museum ever since.
As we walked the decks, we could appreciate the vast amount of maintenance that is necessary to keep such an important maritime relic in ship-shape.
The Authentic Seaport Village
The faithful Seafaring Village has an active shiplift – that's the seasonal touring steamboat Sabino being readied for winter in the photo above.
There's also a sail and rigging loft – chandlery,
craftsman workshops such as a shipsmith shop,
nautical instrument shop, and a cooperage.
There's also a bank, drug store, school house, and a tavern.
Be sure to visit the small catboat exhibit with its many beautiful varnished toys for grown-ups,
and the Henry B. DuPont Preservation Shipyard to see what wonders marine craftsman can perform in the restoration of a boat or ship.
The kids will love it
Mystic Seaport is the #1 family vacation destination in Connecticut, and for good reason. This is a place for every mood, and every taste. Kids are treated to fun seafaring experiences they could not find elsewhere. Click *here* to see the many learning opportunities available at this 19-acre maritime park.
Fancy a sailing lesson around the harbor?
Get all the additional information you need about Mystic Seaport by checking their website.
Mystic Seaport is easy to reach and lies betwixt New York City (134 miles) and Boston (102 miles) on I-95 – exit 90. Mystic Seaport is located right on the banks of the Mystic River that flows into nearby Long Island Sound.
We chose two delightful inns for our stay in the Mystic/Stonington area – appropriately, both were on the water.
The Steamboat Inn
Strategically located in downtown Mystic, and close to the famous Mystic River Bascule Bridge,
the Steamboat Inn is an uber-comfortable 11-room luxury hotel. Each guestroom has distinctive furnishings that are in harmony with the nautical theme.
We were in room #2, apply named, "Mystic." Great views of the river activity taking place just outside our windows.
The inn projects comfort at every turn, and the delicious full complimentary breakfast served in the common room is a great way to start the day in Mystic Country.
To view all the rooms and learn more about this recommended inn click *here*.
The Inn at Stonington
Just ten minutes from Mystic lies another village with a seafaring history, the Borough of Stonington. The Inn at Stonington is nestled into quiet Water Street with nearby upscale 18th and 19th century homes. The back of the inn is a stone's throw from Stonington Harbor.
It's just a short walk down Water Street to the Old Lighthouse Museum constructed in 1840 at Dubois Beach.
The lighthouse is no longer active, but the old stone building provides an excellent museum of the history of the village and surroundings.
The little Dubois beach is relatively secluded and just the sort of out-of-the-way place where busy tourists can enjoy a measure of relaxing solitude.
You can chose from a range of bedroom types to suit your taste at the Inn at Stonington. Our room overlooked the harbor and Fisher's Island Sound beyond. Each of the 18 classily decorated rooms reflects the ambiance of the surrounding quaint village.
We arrived at the inn just in time for the evening wine and cheese reception. Nicely selected area wines were accompanied by an ample assortment of artisan cheeses. Yummy.
This boutique inn also provides a complimentary and substantial continental breakfast in the sitting room that overlooks the harbor.
Tasty and filling – another good start for a day of intensive touring.
Look at the website for more information about the Inn at Stonington, availability, and pricing.
This part of coastal Connecticut is noted for seafood restaurants, and you will have no trouble finding palate pleasing fare of any variety in the 80+ local restaurants.
There are four family dining facilities located right at Mystic Seaport. We were told by nearby residents that the dining facilities are all quite good, but we did not eat during our tour of the park, so cannot personally comment.
Another place we didn't eat, but should mention, is the famous Mystic Pizza restaurant – the inspiration for the 1988 coming-of-age movie starring Julia Roberts. It is right on busy West Main Street in downtown Mystic.
We did enjoy some excellent, mega-portion New England fried seafood at the Seahorse Restaurant in nearby Noank. This place we do recommend. The Seahorse serves tasty full-bellied fried clams that are favored by the regulars. These clams taste a little like fried oysters, but not as pungent. Delicious!
There was also a seafood restaurant at the dock across the parking lot from the Inn at Stonington called Swooner.
We had lunch there, and mercifully, it closed soon after our visit. Our helpful tourism contact has informed us that another restaurant named the Breakwater will open at this superb waterfront location in May 2015.
The new proprietor has a reputation for operating successful restaurants. The Breakwater will feature classic American seafood in a casual contemporary atmosphere – not fancy. Can't wait to try it the next time we are in Connecticut.
Also for next-time, how about a day on the Ice Cream Trail meticulously organized by www.Mystic.org – a good reference website to remember. 48 sweet places to relish America's favorite dessert. 48!
We highly recommend Mystic Country for a quality family vacation. In addition to what you see reported here, the area is also home to the Mystic Aquarium, the Goodspeed Opera House, Gillette's Castle, two casinos, and a submarine museum.
The reader may also be interested in the following Connecticut stories and reviews by Wayne and Judy.
Fall Colors in New England at Brainerd House
Visit to Extraordinary Gillette's Castle
Best of Connecticut Resorts and Spas
A Storybook Christmas in Connecticut at the Tidewater Inn
A True New England Holiday Experience
A Historic Inn along the Shore of Fashionable Westport
An Intimate Bed and Breakfast on the Backroads of Connecticut
The Elegant Delamar Greenwich Harbor Hotel
The American Revolution and Curtis House Inn
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Author Wayne and Judy BayliffPosted on April 30, 2015 May 6, 2015 Categories Connecticut, Family Activities, Historic Destinations, Hotels and B 'n Bs, Restaurants, Romantic DestinationsTags Driving through Connecticut, great driving vacations, I-95, Mystic Seaport, New England seacoastLeave a comment on Drive I-95 to Exit 90 and Head South to a Wonderful Family Fun Attraction at Mystic Seaport, Connecticut
Stop off at the Chalet of Canandaigua on your drive between NYC and Niagara Falls
The chalet is in the Finger Lakes Region of New York
Eleven thousand years ago, glacial activity formed five lakes in the shape of outstretched fingers. American Indians believe the lakes came to be when the hand of the Great Spirit touched this beautiful land. Regardless of how they came to be, these lakes are a bountiful four-season delight for locals and visitors alike.
Our destination in the Finger Lakes was the Chalet of Canandaigua. We found it neatly tucked away along the west side of 16-mile long Canandaigua Lake.
The elegant rustic log cabin sits back from the road on 30 acres of pristine forest fronted by an expansive lawn, winding private road, and a tranquil pond.
This little gem was recommended by a reader, who turns out to have a keen eye for pastoral luxury.
We arrived for our visit in late fall. It was a chilly and rainy afternoon, and amiable Innkeepers Margaret and Pattie had a welcoming fire rumbling in the hearth. We immediately sensed this was a place we would be happy to write about.
About the chalet
The inside of the chalet is spacious, but exudes an air of intimacy. There are only three guestrooms, so it is possible to occupy the entire building for a family gathering. However, the chalet is popular, so it is necessary to plan ahead to avoid disappointment.
Ours was the Lee Suite, but we would have been equally satisfied with either of the other two. The guestrooms are all spotlessly clean, and the king-sized beds and linens are first rate. Wireless internet access is available free of charge, as are little snacky-goodies.
Guests are free to roam the huge kitchen and enjoy a nosh at the table or counter. The kitchen is also a great meeting place…
…and the grand living room is ideal for games, chats or just relaxing in front of the fire.
The welcome room, where entering guests register, is the site of the DVD and print library, and a great place to find one's personal serenity space.
Pleasing the palate
Many of the high-end bed and breakfast inns we review have superb bones and fine furnishings. The thing that separates the real thoroughbreds from the also-rans in this exclusive luxury B&B club is – the breakfast.
The day-opening meal at the Chalet is beyond exceptional and exceeds extraordinary.
Take for example the Fall Bruschetta which consists of multi-grain cinnamon crostini with pear, fig, date, raspberry and caramelized walnut with pumpkin mousse – oh yeah.
Or how about Poached Bosc Pear in cranberry juice topped with cranberry crème fraiche, grapes, raspberry and toasted almonds – drizzled with pear sauce – oh boy.
We also enjoyed a Peach Prosciutto Croissant with an egg over-easy and gruyere cheese topped with a whole grain mustard-balsamic sauce, and a side of butternut squash triangles and blackberries. Off the planet!
The highly creative innkeepers pride themselves on never repeating a breakfast recipe for any guest.
The Finger Lakes Region is a four season destination
The Finger Lake business people plan early for active spring and summer seasons when vacationers enjoy excellent fishing, boating, golf, hiking, biking, water skiing, etc.
It is even possible to go hot air ballooning from the front lawn of the Chalet.
After a hectic summer, autumn is exceptionally beautiful as the lakes reflect the surrounding orchards and hills laden with fruit and forest trees anxious to show visitors their seasonal colors before they settle in for the winter.
Winters are cold, and the hills are alive with opportunities for cross country skiing, snow shoeing, snowboarding and downhill skiing at Bristol Mountain.
There's always something great to do in the out-of-doors of north-western New York State.
The region is also home to a burgeoning wine industry with guided and self-guided tours of the vineyards and wineries. Click on Canandaigua Wine Trail for a map and details.
If you are keen on horses, you can experience the thrill of 160-days of live thoroughbred racing at Finger Lakes Gaming and Racetrack.
For more information about the Finger Lakes click *here*
The town of Canandaigua
What we noticed immediately upon entering the town of Canandaigua put a smile on our faces. The town was thriving! All too often as we drive through small-town America, that is no longer the case. We were glad to see over 100 shops, galleries and restaurants with clean windows and streets, all open and welcoming shoppers. Here's a list of Downtown Canandaigua businesses.
Lake Canandaigua is an easy 45-minute drive from airports in Syracuse and Rochester. It is a 1.5 hour drive from Buffalo's International Airport, and 2-hours from Niagara Falls. Take Exit 44 off the NY State Thruway (I-90). For an even more scenic drive take Routes 5 and 20, which run parallel to I-90.
Finding the Chalet of Canandaigua
The Chalet is located just minutes from town at 3770 State Route 21. For more information click on Chalet of Canandaigua.
Great news. The Innkeepers at the Chalet have been collecting TripAdvisor awards for some time. #1 B&B in Canandaigua, #1 B&B in the Finger Lakes Region. They recently emailed us with the exciting news that they have been notified of being awarded TripAdvisor's 2015 Traveler's Choice Award – #4 Best Inn in the United States! Way to go Pattie and Margaret! Well earned. Well deserved.
Happy travels.
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Author Wayne and Judy BayliffPosted on April 8, 2015 June 12, 2015 Categories New York. Great eats, Romantic DestinationsTags Best B&Bs, Best Road Trips, Chalet of Canandaigua, Scenic Drives in New YorkLeave a comment on Stop off at the Chalet of Canandaigua on your drive between NYC and Niagara Falls
Visit The Captain Jefferds Inn While Driving the Scenic Coast of Maine
This was our first visit to the Captain Jefferds Inn and the famous coastal community that is home to the Bush family retreat on Walker Point.
Long before news of presidential visits put quaint little Kennebunkport on the global tourist map, it was a favorite vacation spot for local New Englanders.
Pounding ocean waves, with seagulls gliding over sand and rocky shores all entreat the visitor to savor the sights and sounds of Kennebunkport, and we were glad to be there.
It was raining
We ran from our rental car to the safety of the dry front porch of the Captain Jefferds Inn. It was a torrential downpour, but the warm welcome from Innkeepers Sarah and Erik Lindblom immediately brightened the otherwise gloomy day.
They have enthusiastically greeted guests to the inn for more than a decade and obviously enjoy the activity.
Recommended by a friend, we found the inn to be the perfect elixir for a tiring and wet 2-hour drive from Boston.
Our one-night stay at the Captain Jefferds Inn provided all the comforts one would expect from such a highly rated B&B in an area of many exceptional B&Bs and hotels. Perhaps it's the friendly competition that keeps the area's inns so special and inviting. Whatever the reason, we found this inn exceeded all our expectations for comfort and hospitality.
A step back to an elegant time
The Lindbloms have scrupulously maintained the aura of a home once the domain of a sea captain and his family. Captain Jefferds built his home with the smartness and efficiency of a sturdy New England sailing ship. There's even a removable railing on the stairs to assist in the repositioning of furniture between the multiple floors.
Our room was well appointed with cozy furnishings and a warming fireplace – just what we needed to beat a late October chill. The bed was the perfect balance between support and indulgence, with linens that embellished the vibe.
Captain Jefferds has considerately reserved five rooms for those who wish to travel with their pets. Located aside the main house, there is a smaller building, which was once a carriage house.
The just-right furnishings add to the charm of these spotlessly clean and elegantly relaxed guestrooms.
A screened porch, reminiscent of a lake house, overlooks a park like setting and completes the charm of the surroundings. It just doesn't get any better than this for our furry best friends.
Meet Kathleen — she is the summer/fall Assistant Manager, who gave us a splendid tour of the inn. A practicing nurse, she lives and works in Florida during the winter. Like the other staff at Captain Jefferds, Kathleen is full of energy and interesting insights about the Kennebunks.
Where we ate
Our innkeepers recommended David's Kpt Restaurant for our evening dining. We gathered up an umbrella and walked the few blocks from the inn to the center of the little village of Kennebunkport.
We had filled up on the delicious never ending fresh baked cookies and other goodies laid out at the Captain Jefferds' sun room, so were not interested in a large dinner. We skipped what looked to be an excellent selection of soups, salads, and appetizers at David's, and went directly to the main plates.
The skewers of shrimp and scallops were delicious, and an unusual pairing of pork tenderloin, bacon, and balsamic apples, accompanied by maple mashed sweet potatoes and spinach was a savory treat. We were so content after our entrees that we passed on dessert, but did enjoy a warming espresso before heading back to the inn.
A breakfast to remember
We write about the best B&Bs, so we often experience sensational breakfasts. Notwithstanding previous enjoyments, the Captain Jefferds Inn served one of the finest gourmet day-starting meals in our recollection.
The table was a picture of country food-service sophistication, and the seated breakfast guests anxiously awaited the arrival of whatever produced the tantalizing aromas wafting from the nearby kitchen.
Once the serving commenced, the table discussion quickly turned to praises for each of the three-courses served to the delighted patrons.
Dan, the inn's convivial chef, made an appearance to check on the acceptability of the food. We think he knew the answer – and seemed to relish the well-deserved applause.
After breakfast, it was time for us to press on to our next lodging in Maine, but before we left we wanted Sarah and Eric to know that we would be describing our experience with tributes.
The 16-room Captain Jefferds Inn is on the corner of Pearl and Pleasant streets just a little south-east of Kennebunkport's town center. Check out their website at www.captainjefferdsinn.com
Unfortunately, the heavy rain precluded our visiting and photographing the many sights that bring the tourists to Kennebunkport, but we plan to remedy that happenstance on our next visit to New England. In the meantime, here's a website of local images by Robert A. Dennis.
To learn more about Kennebunkport, look at http://www.kennebunkport.org
More Maine
If you think you might like to sail the coast of Maine on a grand tall schooner, read about our adventure here.
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Author Wayne and Judy BayliffPosted on February 17, 2015 Categories Historic Destinations, Hotels and B 'n Bs, Maine, Restaurants, Romantic DestinationsTags Best Breakfasts in Maine, Five-star B&Bs, KennebunkportLeave a comment on Visit The Captain Jefferds Inn While Driving the Scenic Coast of Maine
Take Amtrak to Santa Barbara and Leave the Car at Home
We had not been on a train in years, so when invited to experience a weekend getaway on the rails that was "drive free," we jumped at the opportunity. The adventure entailed making our way to the Diridon Train Station in San Jose, California, and boarding the southbound Amtrak Coast Starlight train bound for Santa Barbara. Here's how it all went:
Checking baggage
Coast Starlight passengers are allowed to check two bags each, with similar baggage restrictions to those of the airlines. However, our visit was a short getaway so we planned to carry our two small bags to our compartment.
Our Amtrak Coast Starlight train departed on time at 10:07am. We booked a "roomette" accommodation in what is called a Sleeping Car. The roomette amounted to a small compartment with two facing cushioned chairs that recline into a bed. There was also an upper drop-down bunk bed enclosed in the ceiling for the use of a second passenger. We had a nice window to enjoy the view, and there were curtains and a door to shut out the world if we so desired.
We found the biggest advantage of a roomette over a set of less expensive coach seats during a day trip is the privacy for conversation and making phone calls.
Train travel can be bumpy, but the bouncing around is part of the fun and experience.
The Coast Starlight is one of the longest ocean-view train rides in America. There are a number of venues from which to watch the numerous passing landscapes between San Jose and Santa Barbara.
We spent most of the day in comfortable swivel chairs in the upper-level Pacific Parlour Car. Wide windows gave us first-class views of the abundant scenery.
This car also has a lower-level theater where first run films are featured.
Eating on the train
Sleeping Car passengers receive complementary meals and can reserve eating times in either the Pacific Parlour Car, or Dining Car. The train's *menu* is more than adequate and includes sandwiches, fresh fish, salads, several daily entrées – including their famous steak in the Dining Car.
We tried a number of offerings from the menu, and highly recommend the Angus burger – it's full-flavored and delicious.
Hello Santa Barbara
Our Amtrak train arrived at the Santa Barbara station on-time at 5:55 pm. The station is small, and was quiet upon our arrival.
It was a short distance to our downtown lodging at the Santa Barbara Hotel on State Street. It felt good to stretch our legs and walk the four blocks from the station to the hotel.
The Hotel Santa Barbara
Centrally located in downtown, the Hotel Santa Barbara is a quaint boutique style hotel with an interesting history. Originally built in the late 1800s, the hotel was destroyed in the 1925 Santa Barbara earthquake. It was quickly rebuilt and became a luxury accommodation for the likes of Clark Gable and Carol Lombard who were frequent guests.
Slowly losing traction over the years, the hotel was again revitalized in 1996 when the 75 room establishment became the elegant focal point for the renaissance of downtown Santa Barbara.
Today, the quietly sophisticated hotel offers small groups a place to stay and meet while visiting the many attractions of the city.
After settling into our comfortable and spacious guestroom, we took a walk along State Street and window shopped the many specialty retailers that line the cosmopolitan thoroughfare.
Our full day in Santa Barbara
It was a typically beautiful Santa Barbara morning, and after a filling Continental Breakfast provided by the hotel in their spacious Mediterranean lobby, we began to think about the best use of our day.
As part of the Car Free program, the hotel provides tickets for the scenic Santa Barbara Trolley Tour, but a friend had suggested the best way to see the downtown area of Santa Barbara, and to enjoy some of the local cuisine, is by foot on a food tour. It was a good suggestion.
The Santa Barbara Food Tour
We signed up for the Lower State Street and Funk Zone Food and Culture Tour offered by Savor Santa Barbara Food Tours. Our tour started in Rudy's Mexican Restaurant on W. Montecito Street.
Claire Ihlendorf-Burke, our congenial guide, handed us a menu of delectable south-of-the-border treats. We chose the beef tacos.
Not expecting a large amount of food on a tour, and certainly not expecting the biggest and best ever tacos, we tucked away all of the plenty that was offered in short order. The only problem was that this was the first "tasting" on the tour, and we had no idea how we could possibly eat anything more that day – but, somehow we managed.
We were able to scrape the bowl of delectable lobster bisque at the Enterprise Fish Company,
and enjoy the grape's bounty at the Santa Barbara Winery in the hip, but understated Funk Zone section of Santa Barbara.
What saved us from intake overload were the short walks between the seven sample foods and beverage stops. The entire tour takes a little over three hours and covers about two-miles.
Claire knows her city well, and she showed us the interesting back streets, urban wine trail, and fine examples of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, for which the city is famous.
Our tour ended at McConnell's Fine Ice Creams, an artisan creamery with delicious sweets.
We highly recommend this tour as a great way to learn about Santa Barbara, sample some great food and wines, and get some non-threatening exercise.
Our final day in Santa Barbara
Before boarding our train to return to San Jose, we took a walk to see the Santa Barbara Courthouse and Sunken Gardens on Anacapa Street. It is worth a visit…
and the view from the clock tower is breathtaking.
We also enjoyed the colorful farmer's market that literally took over State Street the morning of our departure. The market provides residents and visitors an opportunity to purchase farm fresh produce of the highest quality.
For the economy minded traveler
In terms of space and seats aboard the Coast Starlight, coach accommodations are akin to First Class space aboard most domestic airlines.
A nice accompaniment to the Amtrak Santa Barbara Car Free getaway is the many establishments that provide discounts to Amtrak ticket holders. Get a list of who is participating from www.SantaBarbaraCarFree.org. The website also provides insight into what is available to do while in Santa Barbara.
There is so much to do and see in Santa Barbara and we could only scratch the surface within the confines of this article. You will just have to check it all out for yourself. You will be glad you did.
The Coast Starlight runs daily between Seattle and Los Angeles.
Airport connections are available from Seattle, Portland, and Los Angeles.
Amtrak offers free city guides and walking tours, which you can find *here*
For more information about what downtown Santa Barbara has to offer click *here*
Look *here* for information about the Hotel Santa Barbara.
Author Wayne and Judy BayliffPosted on November 13, 2014 Categories California, Historic Destinations, Hotels and B 'n Bs, Restaurants, Romantic DestinationsTags Amtrak, Car Free, Food Tours in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Hotel1 Comment on Take Amtrak to Santa Barbara and Leave the Car at Home
Fly to Kona and Drive to the Luxurious Sheraton Kona Resort to Start Your Underwater Adventure
Manta rays are amazing and curious creatures. People are fascinated by their opposing nature of ominous looks, and sweet dispositions.
The Sheraton Kona Resort on the Big Island of Hawaii pays homage to these gentle giants by providing a viewing area for visitors at the resort's Rays on the Bay restaurant.
From the restaurant's lookout, the magnificent and mysterious creatures can be seen gliding in the night ocean far below.
Guests can also attend a complimentary lecture about the manta rays arranged through the resort's front desk.
The resort can also organize a water adventure to view the manta rays up close from a local tour boat named the Hula Kai – an opportunity we eagerly welcomed.
Swimming with the manta rays
Like whales, manta rays eat plankton. The plankton are attracted to light and that is the secret to successful manta viewing from the Hula Kai. Our excursion went like this:
We boarded the nearby Hula Kai at sunset and moved just off shore of the Sheraton Kona. We donned wetsuits, googles, and a snorkel provided by the concessionaire. We were given a quick course on manta watching, which is done from a horizontal position floating on one's stomach and holding fast to a length of 3" diameter buoyant pipe – set out from the stern of the boat much like a floating rectangle.
Soon darkness was upon us, and the Hula Kai engaged underwater illumination used to attract plankton to the site. We entered the water by ladder and positioned ourselves around the floating pipe. We looked down into the clear bay water and breathed through our snorkels.
Our bodies were made buoyant by the wetsuits, so maintaining our balance was not difficult. It did not take long before the first of six manta rays appeared from out of the shadows – and the fun began.
Manta rays are big, but harmless to humans. They, like the whale, are filter feeders. Mantas are fish related to the shark, but have no bones, teeth, barbs, or stingers. However, they do have size – up to 2,000 pounds – which they use in a very good-natured way.
Manta rays are often given names by the crew of the Hula Kai. Each ray has distinctive "spots" that make identity possible. The same rays tend to return for evening dining and playing with the snorkelers and divers.
For a period of about one-hour we watched these graceful giants do underwater summersaults just below us – performing like rolling acrobats with gray tops and white underbellies.
Although touching the mantas is not allowed, the creatures have no such restrictions. Frequently, one or more of the rays did a graceful roll just under a snorkeler and purposely pressed its sleek white underbelly along the length of the viewer's body – an exciting encounter that will be remembered by anyone that experiences it. The top of a ray feels like sandpaper, and the underside is as smooth as velvet.
Tempus fugit, so do it while you can
For nature and adventure lovers, snorkeling with the manta rays in the back of the Hula Kai in Kailua, Kona is right up there with diving with the reef sharks in the Bahamas, and snorkeling or diving with the sting rays at Stingray City in the Caymans.
Click *here* to read our story and see pictures of the beautiful Sheraton Kona Resort on the Big Island, and *here* to check out the resort's website. To read about all the services offered by the company that operates the Hula Kai Manta Snorkel, click *here.*
Photos © Judy Bayliff, shark picture by Wayne Bayliff, Manta Ray pictures courtesy of Sheraton Kona.
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Author Wayne and Judy BayliffPosted on October 23, 2014 Categories Cruises, Resorts, Restaurants, Romantic DestinationsTags Adventure Vacations, Driving in Hawaii, Hawaii, Manta Rays, Sheraton Resorts Hawaii, SnorkelingLeave a comment on Fly to Kona and Drive to the Luxurious Sheraton Kona Resort to Start Your Underwater Adventure
The "New" Long Beach, California is an Easy Drive from Los Angeles
Recently, we had an opportunity to experience Long Beach, California, in depth – the transformation of this city over the decades is nothing less than astonishing.
What was an unremarkable middle class town has magically morphed into an exciting convention and vacation destination that rivals the best of what other Southern California beach towns have to offer.
Note: Everything you will read about our Long Beach holiday is available for your enjoyment. We have provided links to each topic. Just click on a link for more details about the subject.
We started out at SFO
Our Long Beach adventure began with a flight from San Francisco on Jet Blue airline. This was our first experience on the airline and it certainly will not be our last. We found that on our flight, the extra leg room in standard economy was enough to make Jet Blue our new coach-class favorite over the ever-shrinking, sardine-like seats we are all too familiar with on our United and American flights out of SFO.
Additionally, we liked the fact that there was no charge for our checked luggage.
As long as Jet Blue provides these benefits we will be "True Blue," when it comes to flying coach.
LGB is a delightful airport
We relish flying into small town airports, and although Long Beach is certainly not a little town, the LGB airport has a small, open, easy-going vibe.
Stay at the Westin
Within minutes of our arrival at LGB we were relaxing in our room at the Westin on Ocean Boulevard.
The hotel is close to the Queen Mary and many of the other attractions on our itinerary.
After getting settled we were off for a tour of the Queen Mary led by Honorary Commodore Everette Hoard, followed by dinner aboard…
at the Sir Winston's restaurant.
What delicious French Onion Soup!
Our main course was classic "Surf and Turf" that was cooked to perfection.
The city of Long Beach went into promotional overdrive in 1967 when it acquired the iconic RMS Queen Mary. Like the city itself, the Queen has known good times and bad, and through it all has become a symbol of pride and enduring strength in America.
Highly visible in Long Beach Harbor, the Queen Mary humbly accepts daily accolades for her beauty and durability, and for those who know, for her valiant courage.
When launched in 1936, the Queen was the fastest ship afloat. During WW2, she made 72 wartime crossings of the treacherous Atlantic and was the prize never won by Nazi U-Boat captains determined to sink her for the Fatherland and Adolf Hitler.
During the war, Winston Churchill said he felt as safe aboard the Queen Mary as he did in Parliament.
Churchill's comfortable suite on board the Queen is now part of the array of staterooms available by reservation at the Queen Mary hotel. A stay on this venerable ship is an extraordinary historical privilege.
A few years back, we stayed at the Queen Mary hotel. If you would like to read about that experience on the famous ship click here for the story.
Morning on the water
The following day we toured Long Beach Harbor on the Triumphant of Harbor Breeze Cruises.
This is an excellent way to see all that the waterfront of Long Beach has to offer. Harbor Breeze also offers whale watching cruises.
Next we strolled around Shoreline Village with its many interesting shops, boutiques, and attractions.
Our walk ended with a seafood lunch at the famous (and delicious) Parkers' Lighthouse.
Afternoon at the Aquarium
Our afternoon at the Aquarium of the Pacific proved it to be a family attraction we could highly recommend.
Exhibits were both entertaining and educational.
Great fun for all ages.
The following morning we had breakfast at The Attic on Broadway. The cuisine was unique and tasty.
How about a Bloody Mary with bacon and a pickle?
Tour with Pedego
It was a beautiful Long Beach morning so we signed up for an electric bike tour along the ocean bike path. Our host was Pedego Electric Bikes.
This is an excellent way to view the 5.5 miles of manicured sand and shoreline residences along the beach.
The bikes were all in super shape, and depending on your shape, you can pedal or leave the pedaling to the Pedego.
The outing was great fun, and there was an enjoyable group of participants.
Time for culture
There are plenty of indoor activities in Long Beach and in the afternoon we left the sun to visit the Long Beach Museum of Art.
We were captivated by the exhibition Baroque Sensibilities by Sherrie Wolf.
The museum changes exhibits regularly, so keep an eye on their website.
A quite unusual attraction that is not highly publicized is Long Beach's 4th Street, a.k.a. the "Retro Row." It is comprised of several blocks of funky little boutiques, antique, and pre-owned clothing shops that will take you back to mother's time – or maybe your time, if you recognize lots of the habiliments. Locally owned restaurants and wine bars add to the joy of meandering.
The Rows landmark 1920's Art Theatre hosts events such as contemporary and vintage films and live concerts.
A little touch of Venice
Our next Long Beach adventure had us back on the water.
Gliding along the waterways of Venice, Italy is one of our fondest memories, and we had an opportunity to reminisce in Long Beach on a romantic gondola ride thru Naples Island with Gondola Getaway.
We watched the sun surrender to the Pacific – a perfect ending to an exceptional day.
Our last dinner on this getaway was at the Boathouse on the Bay. The water oriented restaurant was busy on a balmy Long Beach evening, and the service and food were as advertised i.e., excellent.
Our entrees consisted of the biggest-ever and perfectly prepared King Crab Legs accompanied by a chopped cucumber sprinkled with dill and drizzled with a light vinegar – a brilliant pairing of tastes.
We can also recommend the tasty sea bass on potato mash amidst a savory sassy mix of carrots, peas and green beans. Delicious!
Long Beach boasts 345 days of sunshine and it is cold at 50 degrees in January, and hot when it's 83 degrees in August and September. How great is that!
The outdoor activities in Long Beach are numerous and include fishing, harbor cruises, kayaking, rollerblading, biking, horseback riding, tennis and of course, golf. If that weren't enough, windsurfing, scuba diving, parasailing, water skiing, whale watching, and sailing are also available. Whew!
There are over 5,000 hotel rooms in Long Beach, and 17 hotels that have complete meeting facilities. The public transportation is unsurpassed, and with all the available activities, Long Beach is a spectacular convention town.
As evidenced by its many nightspots and hip restaurants, the city has become an exciting destination for younger tourists.
There's a lot to do and see in Long Beach. We recommend a visit. You will not be disappointed.
For additional information check out www.longbeachcvb.org
Long Beach is 22-miles south of downtown Los Angeles and is well serviced by the airlines and the California Freeway System.
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Affine looks like another one to watch in the video search/image recognition space, along with Viewdle, and some of the TREC contestants.
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Technical metadata describes information about technology such as the ownership of the database, physical characteristics of a database (in oracle, table space, extents, segments, blocks, partitions etc), performance tuning (processors, indexing), table name, column name, data type, relationship between the tables, constraints, abbreviations, derivation rules, glossary, data dictionary, etc., and is used by the technical team. In Technical metadata, derivation rules are important when formula or calculations are applied on a column.
where he will get the data, how a work load is assigned, how metadata management is related to agile or scrum.
as a database develoeper how metadata is managed daily ??


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The dog king is a Scandinavian tradition which appears in several Scandinavian sources: Chronicon Lethrense, Annals of Lund, Gesta Danorum (book 7), Heimskringla (Hákonar saga góða), Hversu Noregr byggðist and probably also in Skáldatal.

The Chronicon Lethrense and Annals of Lund tell that on the death of the 6th-century Danish king Halga, the Swedish King Eadgils sent a small dog to the Danes to take as their king but warned that whoever told him of the death of the dog would lose his life. One day, when larger dogs were fighting, the small dog sprang to the floor among them and was torn to death. Then Læ, the giant of Læsø, gave some advice on the matter to his herdsman Snow. Snow went to the Swedish king's court and by riddling talk eventually got the king himself to say that the dog was dead. Snow was then appointed king of Denmark in place of the dog. Snow was a vicious, oppressive, and dishonest king. Snow sent his servant named Roth "Red", whom he disliked, to the giant Læ to ask about how Snow will die, intending that Læ would kill Roth who would be unable to pass his tests. Roth passed and Læ gave Roth two gloves to take to Snow in answer. Snow put them on in an assembly and lice suddenly attacked him and ate him to death. Thereupon Halga's son Hrólfr kraki was made king.

In Gesta Danorum, book 7, Saxo Grammaticus tells of a Gunnar, "the bravest of the Swedes" who invaded Norway and relished killing rather than pillaging. In order to humiliate the Norwegians after his victory against their aged king Ragnald, he appointed a dog as their ruler. He then appointed governors to take care of affairs of state in the name of the dog, and several ranks of nobles to watch over it. He also commanded that if anyone failed to show the dog respect, he was to be mutilated.

Hversu Noregr byggðist and Hákonar saga góða refer to a king named Eysteinn Illráði who had a dog as subking. Whereas Hversu only mentions the tale in passing Hákonar saga góða retells it in more detail. It is said that when King Eysteinn of Oppland (Eysteinn Upplendingakonungr or Eysteinn hinn illi) conquered Trondheim, he set his son Onund to rule them. When the people killed Onund, he subdued the area again, and offered the people either his slave, who was called Thorer Faxe, or his dog Saurr (or Saur, a name which means "excrement"), to be their new king. They chose the dog, as they thought they would be rid of him sooner. For three years Saurr was treated regally, with a collar of gold, courtiers, a throne, and a mansion - and routinely signed paw-print decrees - until one day wolves broke into his fold and tore him to pieces.

Skáldatal mentions that a skald named Erpr lútandi was sentenced to death for killing in a sanctuary. He saved his life by composing a drápa for Saurr the dog king. This Erpr was the skald of the Swedish king Eysteinn hinn illráði, which puts the events in the early 9th century.

That a Saurr dog king appears in the context of two kings named Eysteinn (hinn) illráði who lived in Oppland and Uppland respectively is probably not a coincidence. A similar confusion took place when the Swedish king Onela became Áli of Norwegian Oppland (instead of Swedish Uppland).

See also
 Incitatus

References

External links
 Hakon the Good's Saga at Northvegr
 Peter Tunstall's translation of the Chronicon lethrense at The Chronicle of the Kings of Lejre and Northvegr: The Saga of Hrolf Kraki: The Chronicle of the Kings of Lejre.
Book seven of Gesta Danorum at the Medieval and Classical Literature Library
Skáldatal Old Norse text
Sacred Texts: Appendix A: Fl. Book 1.21,22: How Norway was inhabited a translation of Hversu Noregr byggðist. (The genealogies of the descendants of Nór and the Ættartolur are not translated here.)

Animals in Norse mythology
Germanic legends
Mythological archetypes
Mythological dogs
Mythological kings of Denmark
Norse mythology

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DesignBrainstorm Design
Focus on Better Design, Not Better Marketing
Timothy McDonald
IKEA's former head of design argues that too many companies hope that clever marketing will save them from poor design. It's a backwards approach that good businesses should rethink, Marcus Engman told attendees Wednesday at the Fortune and Wallpaper* Brainstorm Design conference in Singapore.
"You look at a marketing department, it's like a shitload of people," he said, "and then you [look at] a design department and there's just a few of them."
It's not just a matter of resource inequality. Engman argues that companies might not need such a large marketing budgets if they had a greater focus on design.
"I think investing in the designing and design, and being open about what you do and how you design, is the best kind of marketing," he said. "And this is coming from an old marketing manager."
Engman started at IKEA at the age of 16, "pushing trolleys outside of stores." Later, he worked as an interior designer and range strategist for the company. He left in 2000 to form his own agency, only to later return as the home furnishing giant's head of design.
Now Engman has stepped out again to form Skewed Productions, which he described as more of a network of creatives than a traditional design agency. The firm plans to take on a dizzying array of projects, ranging from aquaculture to an "incense volcano."
Skewed even has plans to publish its own art magazine, which will not be so much "a magazine about art, but a piece of art in the shape of a magazine," Engman said. But one of its most interesting projects is a collaboration with a prosthetics company Unyq. Skewed is working to develop a design process for tailored braces for young women with scoliosis. (This demographic is more likely to suffer from the condition, a curvature of the spine, than other groups.)
The brace aims to prevent scoliosis sufferers from needing a painful operation to address the condition. But the fashion-conscious brace also seeks to reduce some of the stigma that young women with the condition endure.
What's more, its tailored nature hints at a highly personalized approach to design, Engman said. "You could almost go back to the old handicraft ways," he said, "but in a new way, where you go to a store where everything is produced for you onsite, while you're waiting."
The designer-executive said he hopes the approach to a product like Unyq's brace could be applied to large markets like gaming. According to consultancy Newzoo, there are now 2.2 billion people who play video games weekly; by some counts, eSports—spectator gaming—is now more popular than many regular sports. Yet there hasn't been nearly enough interest in coming up with designs for eSports equipment, Engman said.
"Normal sports have invested a lot of time in designing their tools," he said, "but designing tools for eSports—nobody has done that."
For more coverage of Fortune's Brainstorm Design conference, click here.

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Hey beautiful people , HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
How have y'all been? I know...... I know we're literally in the month of March and this is the first time we're connecting but I've had my hands full but most importantly i'm here now and i'm back with a brand new interview with Actor Stephen Damian.
Stephen and I previously had an introductory interview about his life and career as a Nigerian actor and you missed that post you can check it out by clicking HERE but this time around we're going to be discussing one of his latest projects, a TV series called Tailor Papi. Have a lovely read guys.
DVF: Two TV series , that definitely has to take a whole lot of your time, how have you been able to cope with such time consuming projects in such a short period of time between each one?
DVF: So you seem to have done quite a number of projects with this particular director, so far what's different about working with him in comparison to other directors you have worked with?
DVF: Your last few roles seem to be very playful and comedic, have you always had interest in doing comedy?
DVF: How did you prepare yourself for this role?
Stephen Damian: There wasn't much preparation that went into it honestly, because it came at a point in my career where I was ready to take on comedy I had done quite a number of comedy skits for my Instagram and that had already set the tone for me.
DVF: What resonated with you the most about Tailor Papi, that got you to think " I have to play this character " ?
DVF: Have you in anyway found any similarities between the character and yourself in real life?
Stephen Damian: No, I definitely have no similarities with this character at all, I take my integrity very seriously and I have always had the right values instilled in me right from when I was a kid by my parents so that's a no but I can relate to the fact that he wants to become successful quickly and climb up the social ladder in life because as humans we all want that but the reality of it is that we have to work hard for it.
DVF: What's your favorite thing about the story line of Tailor Papi?
DVF: Asides from the comedic relief it provides, what is the important message that this show teaches?
DVF: How many other stars are working with you on this project ?
DVF: So you got to Rap the soundtrack song of Tailor Papi ? How did that come about ?
Stephen Damian: Well it was my idea to give it a try and see how it turned out and like we discussed in my previous interview I've always had passion for music, so this was a perfect opportunity for me to merge both of my worlds.
I discussed it with the producer and director and they gave me a go ahead and I worked on it.
DVF: What's been the feedback you've gotten so far from friends and fans about that soundtrack especially since most people didn't really know that you had that side to you ?
DVF: I'm guessing the song is also going to used as the official soundtrack of the show?
DVF: Yeah, that'll make sense, what do you think differentiates Tailor Papi from most comedy series out there currently? What's it stand out factor?
DVF: Approximately how many hours a day did you guys spend shooting?
DVF: How many episodes long is it ?
DVF: Is there any of the episodes that's your favorite?
Stephen Damian: Actually all the episodes are my favorite because they all have what makes them unique and stand out from the other episodes, it's really hard to choose but I enjoyed how each episode had their own unique thing, it's hard to choose.
DVF: Did you learn to sew at all for this role?
DVF: I hope so (laughs) . So when can we expect to be watching the show on our TV screens?


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The Chosen One Accident Survivor Remembers Longtime Friends Who Perished, Addresses Tragic Van Ride & Work Conditions On Netflix Series
EXCLUSIVE: Following the fatal June 16 crash that claimed the lives of two actors and injured six others from the cast and crew of Netflix's The Chosen One, survivor Yeray Albelda spoke to Deadline about the loss of his close friends Raymundo Garduño Cruz and Juan Francisco González Aguilar (Known professionally as Paco Mufote).
The trio was hired to play miners in the Redrum-produced series. Albelda and González began work on June 2 and were rooming together; Garduño had an earlier start date.
Albelda, Garduño, González, and the rest of the cast and crew involved in the accident were headed to the Loreto International Airport to catch flights to their respective home cities—Albelda, Garduño, and Gonzalez were en route to Tijuana—for a week and a half break from filming. They were due back on set following the break to work until July 16.
Eight people total from The Chosen One were riding in the van: Albelda, Garduño, González, two female stunt coordinators, a young actor and his guardian, and the driver; only the driver and the passenger sitting next to him were wearing seatbelts. The driver was new and had only arrived one day prior to the set as a replacement for a different driver who needed a break as demand for transportation was high.
Albelda suffered head trauma in the accident and is unable to remember the tragic ride. He was under observation due to the amnesia and has undergone multiple scans all of which have come back normal. Physically he is nursing a fractured clavicle and the scapula but none of his injuries are life-threatening. Doctors have ordered him to rest for 6-8 weeks.
"I remember turning in my hotel room key that morning and going out to the street to buy a burrito since the van was picking us up at 7 a.m. and we hadn't had time to have breakfast. After that, I remember waking up in the ambulance," he said.
"Inside the van, the setup was three rows for passengers behind the driver and passenger seats in the front. I normally sat in the second row, and believe that's where I was sitting when the accident happened. It's my understanding that Paco and Ray were sitting in different rows, at the end closest to the van's sliding door. I have been told the van spun around many times and the sliding door flew open. My guess based on what I've been told is that [without seatbelts], Paco and Ray were ejected."
Albelda does not fault Netflix or Redrum for the accident and says both have gone above and beyond to support him in the aftermath.
"They have done the right thing and have been just," he said. "This wasn't like a ticking time bomb situation where at any moment something was going to go wrong—no. There's no way anyone could've imagined this would happen. Trust me, I just lost two very good friends who I've known for many years. If I felt anyone was responsible, I would speak up to bring their families justice."
Albelda has worked in approximately five major productions, including Fear The Walking Dead, and he says the vans used in all of them appeared to be in comparable condition. He describes the vans used on The Chosen One as "not brand new made in 2022 but definitely not old." He says there was nothing of note that caused him to worry about the van they rode in to the airport but he also notes he is not a mechanic and isn't aware of any mechanical issues.
"I recently had to visit the location where the van from the accident is being stored to claim any property I might have left behind. Seeing it again and how it was destroyed had a huge impact on me," Albelda said. "Some people have suggested the tires may have been subpar so I made sure to specifically look at the condition of all four and those people are incorrect. The wheels were in fact in good condition."
He added, "One thing I will say is that no one encouraged those sitting in the back of the van to use seatbelts. Only the driver and the front passenger consistently used seatbelts. To be clear, there were seatbelts in the vans, but rarely did anyone use them. I will speak for myself in saying I never did. I always felt safe while in the van and I couldn't have imagined that a terrible accident like this could happen."
Most of the injured were released from the hospital the same day except for Albelda and a female stunt coordinator who also was kept under observation. The stunt coordinator told Albelda recently that she remains under hospital care closer to home.
Work on The Chosen One resumed on Monday, a decision Albelda supports as a tribute to his friends. Due to his physical and emotional trauma, he has opted to exit the series. The production is covering his medical bills and will continue to pay his salary as if he had worked through the end, according to Albelda.
Albelda has heard there have been allegations of poor working conditions and shady business practices behind the scenes of The Chosen One. An outspoken critic has been novelist Rick Zazueta, who claims to have insight into the production thanks to sources from within.
Albelda says Zazueta recently sent him a friend request on Facebook which he accepted but clarifies that he has never met him or known of him prior to the accident.
"I did read his accusations and found them very interesting," Albelda shared. "I have never spoken to him and I am unaware of who his sources are. I can only speak to my experience as someone who has worked on multiple productions of this size. Yes, they're exhausting, and we work long hours. I don't know if my experience is different because I'm used to working 16-hour days, but everything on The Chosen One was on par with my experience on say a show like Fear The Walking Dead. It was business as usual for me. My biggest complaint is that sometimes we would get picked up to be on set at 9 am but we wouldn't shoot until like 2 p.m. but that's par for the course in this business."
He continued, "Shooting schedules were often in flux because if someone had to isolate due to Covid infection, we would have to pivot to something else. My complaints are small. I never felt like my life was at risk or that I was being taken advantage of. There was never a moment when I wanted to complain or leave the production. I was paid what I was promised and when it was promised. I know we make less than American actors do but I was never lied to about what I was going to be paid. I was never abused or exploited in any way or treated unfairly. I'm not saying this isn't someone else's experience but it wasn't for me. It wasn't anything I witnessed firsthand either."
Netflix declined to comment on this story.
Albelda and other friends of Garduño and González gathered Tuesday afternoon for a memorial service honoring the actors. It was an emotional gathering that celebrated two honorable men who leave behind family, friends, and admirers after a lifetime of giving of themselves and their art.
"Both are longtime friends from the theater with who I've been through a lot—both good times and bad. We've been on tour together and we all know one another's families," Albelda said. "I've known Paco for about 18 years and Ray for around 7 years. Ray was the rebellious one. I never posted photos on set because we signed NDAs that prevent spoilers from getting out. But Ray, as the rebel, loved being on set and he posted a few photos anyway. He was very proud to be working on this production. He was very much the life of the party. When we had time off, he would hit the local bars or listen to music by the pool."
"I remember Ray and I first met in 2015, we collaborated on three projects through his theater company, Teatro Inmigrante," Albelda continued. "Through his company, he worked a lot with children, and I remember it was very important to him that the young actors be treated as professionals. He worked with very talented actors who were smart; he didn't want people to underestimate what they could accomplish. He also tackled social justice issues in his productions. We were talking about his character at his memorial yesterday, he had a very strong personality that didn't rub everyone the right way. But it was because of his sternness that he was able to help enact change and stand up for what was important. He was also very generous and wanted everyone to succeed. You always knew where you stood with him."
"Paco and I met at the first theater audition I ever had. I want everyone to know that his stage name Mufote represents his three biggest passions: music, photography, and theater. What stood out about Paco the most was his generosity, his empathy, and how humble he was. He treated everyone equally from the extras to the star of whatever project he was involved in. While we were shooting in Santa Rosalia, he hated being stuck inside the hotel. He would go out in the community and start random conversations with the locals. He visited the museums and learned the history of the area, which he would then teach us all about when we caught up later. Paco yearned for knowledge. He also was good at lending an ear or a shoulder."
He added, "That photo you saw on Ray's Instagram from Paco's birthday represents how Paco wanted to celebrate another year of life. A simple gathering among friends, he didn't want to party or get drunk. I remember one instance when we were shooting a scene in the desert, and he gave up his umbrella to someone else who needed it more. Both are leaving a huge hole in the hearts of those that knew them."
This tragedy hasn't dissuaded Albelda from continuing to work as an actor, in fact, it's fueled him to work even harder knowing two great thespians he admired no longer have that opportunity.
"Their deaths are tragic but I told their families to find comfort in the fact that they were doing what they loved the most. They were living their dream. I find comfort in that Paco and Ray died that way and not from an incurable disease or something worse. I was given the gift of living another day and I don't take that lightly. I want to continue acting and honor Paco and Ray by sharing everything that they taught me. I will share my dream with them for the rest of my life," he said.
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Q: Plane wave complex notation As far as I know, the function:
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\vec{E}(\vec{r},t)=\vec{E_0}\cdot e^{i(\vec{k}\cdot \vec{r}-\omega t)} \hspace{2cm}(1)
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is a mathematical solution of the wave equation:
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\nabla^2 \vec{E}=\mu\varepsilon\frac{\partial^2 \vec{E}}{\partial t^2}
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if and only if $\omega$ satisfies the dispersion relation:
$$\omega(k)=\frac{k}{\sqrt{\mu\varepsilon}}$$
Previously I wrote "mathematical" because the complex fuction $(1)$ has no physical meaning, if we want to have a physically significative function we have to take the real part of (1)
$$
\vec{E}(\vec{r},t)=\vec{E_0}\cdot \cos(\vec{k}\cdot \vec{r}-\omega t)
$$
Up to now there should be no problem.
The problem arises when I consider a 1D wave packet.
Using the complex notation:
the initial wave packet is given by:
$$
E(x,t=0)=e^{-\frac{(x-x_c)^2}{2\sigma^2}}\cdot e^{i k_{\text{c}}x}
$$
where the derm $e^{i k_{\text{c}}x}$ derives from the fact that the initial wave packet is a moving wave packet and not a static one.
Its temporal evolution can be determined doing a Fourier transform.
Let's indicate with $g(k)$ the Fourier transform of the initial wave packet:
$$
  g(k)=\frac{1}{\sqrt{2 \pi}}\int_{-\infty}^{\infty}E(x,t=0)\cdot e^{-ikx}dx
$$
So, using the fact that every component of the spectra evolves according to a specific $\omega(k)$, I can determine the temporal evolution:
$$
E(x,t)=\frac{1}{\sqrt{2\pi}}\int_{-\infty}^{\infty}g(k)e^{i(kx-\omega(k) t)}dk
\hspace{20mm}(2)
$$
Finally, according to what I said previouisly, if I am interested in physical quantities like the temporal evoultion of the amplitude, I have to take the real part of (2):
$$
E_{\text{phys}}(x,t)=\Re \left[\frac{1}{\sqrt{2\pi}}\int_{-\infty}^{\infty}g(k)e^{i(kx-\omega(k) t)}dk\right]\hspace{20mm}(3)
$$
Reasoning on the physical meaning step by step
The initial condition is a real value wave packet:
$$
E_r(x,t=0)=\Re\left[e^{-\frac{(x-x_c)^2}{2\sigma^2}}\cdot e^{i k_{\text{c}}x}\right]=e^{-\frac{(x-x_c)^2}{2\sigma^2}}\cdot\cos(k_{\text{c}}x)
$$
so, because of I am interested in determining the temporal evolution of the wave packet, I perform a Fourier transform of the initial wave packet:
$$
 g_r(k)=\frac{1}{\sqrt{2 \pi}}\int_{-\infty}^{\infty}E_r(x,t=0)\cdot e^{-ikx}dx
$$
where now $g_r(k)$ is could be a complex value function but this does not hurt me because this function lives in the k-space and I am interested in having real function only in the x-space.
The problem is thai if I evolve $g_r(k)$ in the function in the Fourier space multiplying it for $e^{-i\omega(k) t}$ and then I come back in the x space antitrasforming:
$$
E_r(x,t)=\frac{1}{\sqrt{2\pi}}\int_{-\infty}^{\infty}g_r(k)e^{i(kx-\omega(k) t)}dk
\hspace{20mm}(4)
$$
I obtain that (4) is a function whose amplitude becomes zero in a very rapid time, a very different behaviour from (3).
Could anyone give me an explanation of that, or any reference in which the complex notation is well explained?

A: Take the wave equation
$$\nabla^2\vec{E} = \frac{1}{c^2} \frac{\partial^2 \vec{E}}{\partial t^2},$$
and let $\vec{E}(\vec{r},t)$ be a solution. Indeed taking the real part $\Re(\vec{E}(\vec{r},t))$ yields the physical significant values.
The initial values at $t = 0$ are $\Re(\vec{E}(\vec{r},0))$ and the problem arises here: this does not give you enough information to predict the future evolution of the field!
For example, consider the 1D case with:
$$\begin{align}
f_1(x,t) &= e^{i(kx-\omega t)}, \\
f_2(x,t) &= \cos(kx - \omega t).
\end{align}$$
Note that $\Re(f_1(x,0)) = \Re(f_2(x,0)) = \cos(kx)$. Therefore the two functions have the same initial values at $t = 0$, yet they evolve differently as $t$ progresses.
To fully specify the initial state of a solution, you would need $\Re(\vec{E}(\vec{r},0))$ and one of in addition:

*

*$\Im(\vec{E}(\vec{r},0))$,

*$\Re(\frac{\partial\vec{E}}{\partial t}(\vec{r},0))$,

*$\Im(\frac{\partial\vec{E}}{\partial t}(\vec{r},0))$.  [Added in Edit 2].

In your calculation, the moment you took $\Re(\vec{E}(\vec{r},0))$ and applied Fourier Transform, you've implicitly stipulated $\Im(\vec{E}(\vec{r},0)) = 0$. Therefore you changed the initial state to something else, so of course you'd end up with a different solution.

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Stem Cell Discovery > Vol.5 No.3, July 2015
Isolation and Characterization of Multipotent and Pluripotent Stem Cells from Human Peripheral Blood ()
Ciro Gargiulo1*, Van Hung Pham2, Nguyen Thuy Hai1, Kieu C. D. Nguyen3, Pham Van Phuc4, Kenji Abe5, Veronica Flores6, Melvin Shiffman7
1Division of Internal Medicine, The Human Medicine International Clinic, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
2Molecular Diagnostics Department, Nam Khoa-Biotek Laboratory, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
3Division of Pathology, The Human Medicine International Clinic, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
4Department of Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, University of Natural Science, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
5Department of Pathology, National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Tokyo, Japan.
6Sol Price School of Public Policy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA.
7Section of Surgery, Newport Specialty Hospital, Tustin, USA.
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Stem cells are commonly classified based on the developmental stage from which they are isolated, although this has been a source of debate amongst stem cell scientists. A common approach classifies stem cells into three different groupings: Embryonic Stem Cells (ESCs), Umbilical Cord Stem Cells (UCBSCs) and Adult Stem Cells (ASCs), which include stem cells from bone marrow (BM), fat tissue (FT), engineered induced pluripotent (IP) and peripheral blood (PB). By definition stem cells are progenitor cells capable of self-renewal and differentiation hypothetically "ab infinitum" into more specialized cells and tissue. The main intent of this study was to determine and characterize the different sub-groups of stem cells present within the human PB-SCs that may represent a valid opportunity in the field of clinical regenerative medicine. Stem cells in the isolated mononucleated cells were characterized using a multidisciplinary approach that was based on morphology, the expression of stem cell markers by flowcytometry and fluorescence analysis, RT-PCR and the capacity to self-renew or proliferate and differentiate into specialized cells. This approach was used to identify the expression of hematopoietic, mesenchymal, embryonic and neural stem cell markers. Both isolated adherent and suspension mononucleated cells were able to maintain their stem cell properties during in-vitro culture by holding their capacity for proliferation and differentiation into osteoblast cells, respectively, when exposed to the appropriate induction medium.
Human Peripheral Blood Stem Cells, Mesenchymal Stem Cells, Hematopoietic Stem Cells, Embryonic Stem Cells, Neural Stem Cells
Gargiulo, C. , Pham, V. , Thuy Hai, N. , Nguyen, K. , Phuc, P. , Abe, K. , Flores, V. and Shiffman, M. (2015) Isolation and Characterization of Multipotent and Pluripotent Stem Cells from Human Peripheral Blood. Stem Cell Discovery, 5, 19-32. doi: 10.4236/scd.2015.53003.
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