Of all the places to visit in Tasmania, to me, Tasmania's North West region is the most diverse and captivating. There's the largest cool temperate rainforest in the southern hemisphere, button grass plains and rugged coastal shores. North West Tasmania is an area steeped in history, with great food and gardens, lookouts, walking trails and for those that enjoy a little adventure, there's kayaking, fishing, 4WD tracks, helicopter flights and beaches bragging some of the wildest surf in Australia.
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Today fully sealed roads on the Tarkine Drive lead to locations within the 455,000ha expanse of wilderness replacing the dirt logging tracks and making the area an easy reach for all travellers. Here's our list of 10 things to do in North West Tasmania.
Tasmania has a rich indigenous history dating back over 40,000 years and Tasmania's North West boasts some of the earliest rock art examples in the state.
While erosion by the sea and wind over thousands of years is slowly wearing the artworks they're still clearly visible.
There are also giant shell middens over 100m long, hut sites and rock hides apparently used by the Aboriginal people to surprise seals.
The sites, culturally significant, are best visited with a guide (the name Tarkine comes from the Aboriginal community, who call it tar-keen-nee).
Seeing this amazing rock art is certainly one of the fabulous things to do in North West Tasmania.
Another one of those iconic things to do in North West Tasmania is to pay a visit to Gardinier Point.
Gardiner Point is where you officially stand at The Edge of World and view the longest uninterrupted span of ocean on Earth.
The nearest land is Argentina, a mere 20,000km and a long, long, way away.
It's where the Arthur River meets the sea, spewing rainforest timbers onto the beach. It's also where you are encouraged to toss a pebble into the ocean and make a wish.
A boardwalk leads to the plaque and a viewing platform with information signage. There are picnic tables, toilets and parking available.
This is a great picnic location with stunning views and that chance for your wish to come true. It's truly a memorable place, no matter the weather.
For those that like a little off-roading adventure, the 13km Arthur Beach Track is a must. Time your trip as the swell comes all the way up the beach making it impassable at high tide.
There are small areas of quicksand to be aware of along with rainforest timbers to be dodged and the occasional whale carcass to be avoided.
This is a beautiful desolated beach facing true west and close to The Edge of the World, where the Arthur River flows into the ocean.
It makes for a perfect location for a break in your exploring. Tall Timbers offer a 4WD tour that includes this beach drive.
Stanley is the most northern point you can stay and explore in Tasmania's North West.
It's one of those coastal fishing villages you are sure to fall in love with.
Visit the Nut, an unusual landform made from lava millions of years ago.
The chairlift is fabulous to appreciate the views of the area and across the strait.
There's also the Highfield Historical Site, Heritage Walk, Joe Lyons Cottage and the Cow 'n' Calf Art Gallery to visit and Stanley Seal Cruises to meet the protected seals of northern Tasmania.
A day or two in this friendly coastal port can be quickly filled.
Stanley is the main fishing port for several of the North West's cray fishing boats and their crews. You are assured some of the freshest in the state.
Pan-seared Stanley Scallops and variations of this local recipe are served at many of Tasmania's restaurants.
With the sea to the north and Tasmania's rich farming soil surrounding the town to the south, you are guaranteed great gourmet delights.
This region is inspiring chefs and food lovers across the globe and it's easy to see why.
The fertile volcanic soil raises prime beef and dairy cattle, vegetables, and vibrantly coloured flowers such as tulips and poppies.
This extraordinary garden is open to the public.
Covering 2.5 hectares (6 acres) of landscaped gardens and 26 hectares (16 acres) of rainforest it is located only 10km south of Smithton.
No matter what time of the year or season you visit you will encounter something blooming.
Colours continually change, flowers bud, leaves turn and Mother Nature continues her ways.
Pathways lead from short 10-minute walks to around the half an hour.
Along the forest walk, you'll see a rare and endangered fern known as Hypolepus distans while the newish rose garden featuring roses from the 16th and 17th centuries commemorates the garden's 25th anniversary.
The far North West of Tasmania is home to Tasmania's first wind farm.
Some 72 turbines standing 60m high provide power for 500 homes in Tasmania, Australia's totally green-powered state.
The information centre is situated with the rugged coast on one side and to the other, there are the continually whirring turbines set on rolling emerald hills.
It's worth visiting the information centre for detailed explanations about the engineering and history of the region's wind farms.
From the viewing platform, you see out to the ocean and to Cape Grim and the Basleine Air Pollution Station where the cleanest air on the planet is recorded.
Woolnorth Tours runs tours of the wind farm, which can be combined with a visit to Cape Grim and dinner at the Woolnorth historic Directors Residence.
Acquire an eagle-eyes view of the Arthur River and without leaving the ground.
Considered one of Tasmania's true wild rivers, the vista from Sumac Lookout gives one an appreciation of the thick forest that fringes the Arthur River and many of its tributaries.
The differing colours of the forest are due to the eucalypt versus rainforest timbers. Look closely and in the river and you may see splashes from trout or platypus.
Signboards give information on the habitat. The Gunns tree orchid can be seen clinging to trees close to the track to the lookout.
Their dainty white flowers sprayed with purple strips hang from the main host plant and flowers are generally seen from late spring to early summer.
Narawntapu National Park is another location to spot these Tasmanian beautiful floral specimens.
There are no facilities at the lookout except for a parking bay and the signboards.
Take a cruise on the M.V. George Robinson and you'll leisurely discover more of the secrets of the Tarkine's major river.
Kingfishers, parrots, robins and various water-birds are some of the many species of birds you may see.
White-breasted sea eagles are known to swoop close to the boat. There's also wallabies, pademelons and if you're lucky and have a quick eye, a spotted quoll may be seen.
The Arthur River, one of Tasmania's seven main rivers, is quoted as Tasmania's only completely wild river. The river has never been logged or dammed.
Records state a hot fire has not been recorded for 650 years, which means the region is almost untouched.
While the river stretches 175km, the cruise takes you approximately 14km up the river.
The waters change becoming increasingly tannin stained by rotting rainforest timbers as does the forest landscape along the banks.
Balfour, once an opulent mining town is today a ghost town deep in the Tarkine.
This was where fortunes were won and lost. The site was a hive of activity when copper was discovered from 1901.
The region was recorded as being one of the best for tin, however, the demand for the commodity fell sharply and a rapid decline came 1912.
There are no miners' huts or miners to be seen.
Today a glimpse at the once vibrant and affluent population that once lived here is through the isolated graves, lonely tracks and some signage that gives a hint into this area's past and those that lived here.
Just off the main highway in Smithton, Tall Timbers has an outstanding bistro which specialises in locally acquired foods and Tasmanian wines. It's the perfect way to finish off your day exploring.
Open to the public and house guests the menu specialises in Tasmanian products with Cape Grim Beef, scallops and handmade luscious deserts making a few of the many dishes on offer.
Tall Timbers provides a variety of accommodation and tours. Room service is available and it's a great place to base yourself when visiting North West Tasmania.
There are two ways to start your adventure into the heart of Dismal Swamp south-west of Smithton.
Either by the 110m slide or a leisurely walk. Once at the bottom, a timber walkway leads past huge rainforest trees, burrowing cray fish, through replica dinosaur skeletons and past timid wallabies.
Not quite so dismal at all, the swamp is a gigantic sinkhole, possibly the largest of its kind in the world.
Surrounded by the only Blackwood forest known in the world, it's interspersed with sculptures and signs on interesting facts and a fascinating introduction to the region.
The slide operates during business hours. A top tip for our adrenalin addicts: the warmer it is the faster your run will be.
So how did the name come about? Word has it, it's from the experiences recorded by the early surveyors and the times they endured in the early 1800's.
Blackwood, a timber prized by furniture makers, artists and designers, was once harvested from the region. Look closely and you'll see the fine seeds littering the walk ways.
Along the pathways are eight sculptures by Tasmanian artists inspired by the region.
Visiting Simon Archer's, The Living Room is a must. Wooden ribs rise from the walkway giving the feeling you are walking through the skeleton of a prehistoric creature.
Today an architecturally designed Visitor Centre gives you background information on the timbers of Tasmania. See the magnificent curved Blackwood wall.
Dine at Pier02 in Ulverstone Tasmania.
One town to visit on the Tarkine Drive is ticks in my mind is Ulverstone, which is a picturesque spot where rolling hills are dotted with cattle.
Stop in at Pier 01, which is an award-winning restaurant and cafe in a lovely spot overlooking the water front.
Try the Wagyu Whisky Beef Burger, a lip-smacking dish of local Wagyu beef served with lettuce, cheddar cheese and triple smoked shaved bacon, slow roasted tomato and Pier01's herb and chilli scented coleslaw in a sourdough bun.
It comes with hand-cut wedges, tomato relish from Hellyers Road Whisky (if you have time this distillery is worth a visit too) and roasted garlic aioli. Simply divine!
Lemon curd, poached apples, kiwi fruit, oat and coconut crumb, honey and ginger gelato, dugar clouds, mint oil are combined to make a special spiced chai pudding.
The design of the restaurant encourages diners to be social. The timber bar is made from beams recycled from the original 100-year-old plus pier shed. Ulverstone was one of the main produce shipment ports since it was first settled.
See Tasmanian devils, kangaroos and koalas alone with 150 species of wildlife at Wings Wildlife park. It's a scenic drive to the park past farms and forests.
Read more about Wings Wildlife Park here.
What do you think so far? Does North West Tasmania look like the place for you? Try these 4 secret spots shared with us by local guide Rob Saltmarsh, who has been working in the Tarkine since it was first named in 1995 and has been in tourism for 15 years.
As a fifth generation Tasmanian his passion for the area is deep.
He recites names of flora and fauna by their scientific names, along with history, delving into oral and written accounts, both indigenous and since white settlement.
Rob also undertakes other environmental contracts including rehabilitating mine sites and water testing of the creeks and rivers through the North West region for pollution.
Rob conducts, many of the tours operated by Tall Timbers Smithton and can customise your tour to your requirements.
The Trowutta Arch Rain Forest Walk leads to a stunning natural geological structure: the Trowutta Arch.
Formed by two collapsing cave systems, the arch to one side is filled with water and the other with gigantic Man Ferns.
"Many locals haven't even been here. With the Tarkine now being a sealed drive, I guess it will become more popular, but maybe not.
There's a couple of kilometres of gravel road so that may turn a few off and there is so much to explore many only leave a day to do the drive.
I reckon it deserves two days at least, especially if you like nature," says Rob.
Allow 15 minutes to stroll the easy well-defined track to the arch unless you're like Rob and enjoy inspecting the plant life and photography.
The Pink Robin is another favourite of Rob's. These are smaller than the robins the ones on mainland Australia.
They are really active when nesting (September to January), one of the best times to see them, as they collect moss, spider webs, feathers, fur and things to build their nests.
They prefer this dense, dark type of forest so they are hard to spot, especially the female as she doesn't have the bright pink chest.
The Spotted-tail Quoll, Dasyurus maculatus (Rob is a whizz at scientific names) along with the Tasmanian devil, both nocturnal are seen more from sunset and into the evening.
To visit the arch travel south from Smithton. The road divides shortly after the beautiful Allendale Gardens. Take the left turn towards the tiny settlement of Trowutta.
The right turn takes you to the Tarkine Coast. Shortly after Trowutta, turn right onto Reynolds Road. Continue past tree plantations and farms carpeted in green, where dairy and beef cattle happily graze. Within 2.94km the road takes a sharp turn left into Gun Road.
Continue for another 1.2km where a sign marks the edge of the Trowutta Caves State Reserve. From here the start of the walk is only a hundred metres. Reynolds and Gunn roads are unsealed.
Few know of this little treasure as there is no signage giving a hint to its location.
Its one of Rob's favourite places to take visitors on his tours who wish to see the ancient remnant rainforest of the Tarkine.
Here you only take a few steps from your car and you are immediately surrounded by plants and animals dating back millennia.
The picnic area is located just on the right as you drive south over Rapid River bridge.
Once an old logging track, today a sealed road leads to this hidden spot within the South Arthur Reserve.
The moist forest protects giant Man Ferns, Dicksonia antarctica, one of the earliest land plants, which tower above us.
Fungi in varying colours and shapes sprout from trees and push through the deep decaying leaf matter of the forest floor.
Rob passionately enlightens us into the history of the region pausing often to point out another amazing plant.
Rapid River, aptly named, is a tributary of the mighty Arthur River. The Arthur River is a truly wild river that winds 175km to the sea on the western edge of the Tarkine.
Trees that fall into the tannin-stained river often end their journey on the shoreline to the east.
The beach and rocks where the Arthur River flows into the sea and meets the Bass Strait is littered with fallen rainforest trees.
"Put in your canoe or kayak here and you can paddle all the way to the Arthur River and out to the ocean," Rob excitedly explains.
"Fishing is another drawcard to the area. Trout is the big catch but also a common catch is what we call native blackfish. Some of the old-timers reckon the best way to cook blackfish is in fish cakes," Rob says laughing.
The endangered and listed as vulnerable Tasmanian Giant Freshwater Lobster, Astacopsis gouldi, the largest freshwater invertebrate on Earth also calls the Rapid River home.
'This is one of the places James Malley, a Tasmanian Tiger hunter, bought a young Bob Brown in 1973 when Bob was still a university graduate and introduced him to Tasmania's real wilderness.
Other than a picnic table there are no other facilities.
This is prime Tasmanian tiger country, Rob tells me as we stand to look at the button grass moorlands.
In the distance, the Norfolk Range within the heart of the Tarkine Wilderness is visible through the clouds slowly descending around us.
Button grass plains make up 40% of Tarkine region and Bennett's wallabies, wombats, ground parrots, burrowing crayfish, frogs and reptiles are some of the animal species you will discover.
Rob is a firm believer the tiger, thought extinct, still roams the wild-west Tarkine region. Once called the Tasmanian hyena, he is certain he has heard it on two occasions.
"There have been too many sightings for us to write the tiger off yet. These plains have a long history of fire stick burning by the Aborigines and many of the plants here rely on fire to regenerate.
The view from the purpose-built lookout is another example of the stark contrasts within the expanse of the Tarkine.
The plains are also home to many rare and threatened plant species such as the beautiful white-flowered heath Epacris curtisae.
To access the lookout, which is not marked on most maps, drive towards Wes Beckett Falls and in the fork in the road take the right-hand road. The left leads to Beckett Falls.
Rob's other top tips not to miss in this area are Lake Chisolm and Julius River.
Marrawah, mainland Tasmania's most westerly township is Rob's home. The region is renowned for its prime dairy and beef cattle, cray fishing and brilliant surfing.
Rob is a mad keen surfer rarely going away without his board and Marrawah is Tassie's top hot spot for surfers.
Each year the Ripple Curl West Coast Classic surfing competition, Tasmania's number one surfing contest is held annually in March.
It draws surfers from around the world to this isolated small coastal village boasting some of the wildest surf on the planet.
From the lookout, there are views out across the Bass Strait, along the beach and around to Green Point.
As we sit talking as the day's last rays disappear to the west, Rob encourages me to breathe in deep.
Wallabies at dusk join us grazing along the grassy ridges and if you are lucky you may see a Tasmanian devil as the sun sets and night begins.
The Tarkine boasts the last disease free population of the Tasmanian devil from a harrowing facial tumour.
To access the lookout turn left after the hotel into Green Points Road. Continue straight past Beach Road and turn right into Nettley Bay Road (on Google Maps it is marked as Nettie Bay Road).
Marrawah township has a hotel with meals available (well-priced and featuring local products) and a general store.


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Book a ferry to Motril with AFerry. You can use Motril to take ferries around Spain and also to Morocco. Domestic services in Spain are available from Motril to Melilla while ferries away from Spain sail to Al Hoceima and Nador.
Ferries to and from Motril are operated by Naviera Armas. When you search for a ferry to Motril, we will always show a range of times just in case it's cheaper earlier or later than the time you select. We'll also show you results for similar ports like Almeria and Malaga to help you find the best times and prices to suit your plans.
Motril ferries with Naviera Armas are known for their comfort and high levels of service, and you will feel like your holiday has begun the moment you step on board. Travelling to Motril will be easy and hassle free. Start by making your booking today, it's quick and easy.
Motril is a Spanish town located to the south-east of Andalusia on the Mediterranean Sea. In this beautiful town you'll find many restaurants where you can enjoy excellent food, monuments, museums, parks, wonderful beaches and a long list of outdoors activities.Motril has a commercial, leisure and fishing port.
The FRS Ferries fleet is extremely modern and FRS offers a relaxing and professional service. Their largest vessel is called the Tanger Jet II and can accommodate 900 passengers. It can hold 238 cars or 10 trucks and 150 cars.
Situated on the south coast of Spain, Motril links South Europe and North Africa with its ferry to Morocco. You can book this ferry easily with AFerry.
The construction of the port began in 1908 to export sugarcane, salt and iron. It's located nearby the Paseo del Puerto.
There is a free bus service that will take you from the Motril dock to the Malaga bus station on arrival, and back from Malaga bus station to Motril for the departure. We recommend booking this service in advance.
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Congratulatory message by president Serzh Sargsyan on the occasion of hte 18th Anniversary of the declaration of Armenia`s Independence
Dear Compatriots:
On August 23, 1990, the Supreme Council of Armenia adopted a historic declaration, which stated that the Republic of Armenia took the road toward independence and restoration of her statehood. Thus, the whole world came to know that from now on we would be the masters of our fate and that we assumed the responsibilities before the people of Armenia, the entire Armenian nation, and the international community.
This was the expressed will of the people who stood up to resolutely protect their human and national dignity in Artsakh, Armenia and everywhere where there are Armenians. This was the first legal document which brought us back, now as a political unit, to the international family.
I congratulate all of us with this momentous anniversary – the anniversary which obliges us once again to think over what has been done and to unite for Armenia's advancement.

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When you leave a comment on THIS post by 6 p.m. CT Sunday, November 4, 2012 you'll be entered in the DRAWING for a copy of Double Exposure by Susan Sleeman. She's giving away three copies. If you mention in your comment that you're a new or old follower (see in the left column "Join This Site" and "Follow by Email"), I'll add your name a second time in the drawing. You can read details about my book giveaways here.
Book 1 of the Justice Agency Series is Double Exposure.
Writers often think in terms of one book, but for some reason I've never thought that way. I've always approached my plots based on an overarching theme that would contain a series of books featuring different protagonists.
Why, you ask? Honestly, I'll admit I started doing this after studying the suspense genre and discovering that many of the successful writers used the series concept to tie their books together. If so many of the successful writers were doing so, shouldn't I also do so? Of course. So I did and have contracted three different series. What I've learned over time is why writing a series is a good thing.
Readers like series books. Period. They love them. Whether it's the same main character book after book, or different leading characters, readers love to see people grow and change. To see people come in and out of their lives. To watch the character fall in love. Have children. Maybe even grow old together.
Publishers also like series books. In today's ever-changing publishing environment, publishers want an author to commit to them just as they are committing to the author. Publishers invest time and money growing an author's reader base and it's a much better investment if they spread the cost between several books.
Now that I have contracted three different series, I can tell you from a writer's point of view that doing a series is a wonderful way to approach writing. Why you ask? Let me give you three reasons you might want to try this approach.
1. You get to know the characters so well and have a chance to reveal what makes them tick over the course of several books. Revealing bits and pieces book by book to pique the reader's interest is such fun. Foreshadowing the main character for the next book not only reveals the character in an interesting way, but it also makes the secondary characters in your current book so much richer.
2. Once you research the main characters for the series, your work is done for several books. In the Justice Agency—my current five book romantic suspense series—that meant I had to dig into and discover the past of five leading characters in detail before I began the first book. A lot of work you say? Yes, at the beginning there was a lot of work, but when it comes time to write the books, each one gets easier and easier because you know the characters so well. The last book, practically writes itself. Okay, I'm exaggerating here to make a point, but the time spent up front is well worth it in the end.
3. Writing a series is like spending your days with old friends. From the moment you sit down at your computer to the time you turn it off for the day, you spent your time with people you know. People you care about. And what could be more fun as a writer than that?
So I've shared my feelings about series, what do you think? As a reader do you like them? As a writer to do write them?
Remember: leave a comment on THIS post by 6 p.m. CT Sunday, November 4, 2012 and you'll be entered in the drawing for a copy of Double Exposure by Susan Sleeman. Susan is giving away three copies. You must be eighteen, have a U.S. mailing address, void where prohibited. Please, please remember to leave your email address so that should you be the winner I can get in touch with you for your mailing address.
Thanks so much for hosting me today, Jo! I really appreciate it!
Susan, you're welcome. Glad to have you here with us today.
This looks very interesting. Thank you for the opportunity. I am a follower!
Jo, you're welcome. Thanks for stopping by today and leaving a commenet. I appreciate you being a follower.
I hope this is the right place to post a comment to win a copy of Susan Sleeman's book. I've read at least 3 on my kindle i.e. High Stakes Inheritance, The Christmas Witness, and Behind the Badge.
Candle, being a fan of Susan's writing you'll probably like this one also. Thanks for reading my blog and leaving a comment.
Maxie, see below where Susan gives you hints of Double Exposure. Thanks for being a follower and coming by to leave a comment.
I love suspense, great for cold rainy night and big arm chairs! I think I now qualify as an old follower!
Carol, you're probably a young old follower and I appreciate that. Thanks for coming by and leaving your comment.
Thanks for reading my blog and leaving a comment. I appreciate your support.
Thanks for stopping by, Nancy. Best wishes on winning Double Exposure!
I do like book series though I don't like cliff hangers (because it's so hard to wait for the next book to find out what happens!). I like having the continuing characters to learn what happens in their lives over time. When a book is part of a series, I like the outside of the book to tell me that, so I don't pick up book 3 to read without reading the first two. It's pretty annoying to read a book and then find out there are others I should have read before that one so I'd understand the story better.
Thanks for the chance to win a copy of Susan's book. I like to read mysteries and suspense.
I'm an "old" follower of this blog.
Pam, thanks for your thoughts on series. I, too, think the book should have indication of which book in a series it is. Sometimes you can read one of a series and it stands alone okay. But it's much more fun if you know you can follow these characters into other books. Thanks for following my blog and leaving a comment.
I'm the same way, Pam! I don't like to be left hanging at the end of a book. I always resolve each book in a series so they can stand alone. Best wishes on winning Double Exposure!
I am an old follower for sometime. Even wrote you some reviews. I follow this post or I wouldn't be here. I love your books so please enter me to win.
Thanks for coming by and leaving a comment. You're entered.
I am a new follower - have yet to read any of Susan's books. Would love to win one & sample her writing style.
Bonnie, thanks for being a new follower and reading my blog. Glad you left a comment.
So glad you stopped by, Bonnie! Best wishes on winning Double Exposure!
I have this book on my wish list. I would love to win it!
Melissa, thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.
I really enjoy reading a series of books, but more often than not, I collect the whole series of a familiar author, before I begin reading. If the author is new to me, I will only get the first book and see how I like it, before ordering more books in the series. Thank you, Susan, for your insight on writing a series. Jo, I am a follower.
KayM, thanks for your comments about reading series. I appreciate your input. Thanks for being a follower and leaving a comment.
You have willpower, Kay. I can't wait for the entire series to come out before starting. Good luck in winning Double Exposure!
I haven't read any of Susan's books but this one sounds intriguing. I love series books and want to read them in order. A long time ago, I found a book series and it went on to expand into 40 books. It was based on a family in England and the son comes to America on the Mayflower. Each book is about different descendents in different time periods. For a series that long, I have found it is best to break the reading up with other books. However, I do love to read series books. Many times stand alone books leave you wondering what ever happened to the characters because they do not offer a good ending.
Jo, I am a follower and my email address is deamundy AT gmail DOT com.
Deanna, thanks for your thoughts about reading series. 40 books does seem a mite too long. I appreciate your being a follower and leaving a comment.
Wow, Deanna! 40 books in one series. I can't imagine writing that many in one series. Best wishes in winning Double Exposure!
Hey eyeballlucy, thanks for coming by and leaving a comment. I appreciate you sharing about Susan's book on Facebook and Twitter. Glad you're a follower.
I love to read books in a series, I grow to love the places and the connecting characters. Please add me for Susan's books, I enjoy her suspense adventures.
Merry, you're added. I'm glad you came by and left a comment. Having read Susan's books before you'll be sure to enjoy this one. Thanks for being a follower.
I'd love to win this book! Romantic suspense especially Love Inspired is my favorite genre. Thanks for the chance to win.
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I am an old follower. Just found this is in time to enter! Looks very good. I love suspense.
You're entered! Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.
Yes, I like reading series books. I do prefer when the books that make up a series can be considered as "stand-alone" novels; so that the reader is not left hanging at the end of a book, but it is fun to follow the characters over several books learning more about what makes them tick as Susan put it!
Jes, thanks for your thoughts about reading series. I appreciate your following my blog and leaving comments.


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Yuwana Podin
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - CDU
Melioidosis is a potentially fatal disease caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei which is endemic in Malaysian Borneo. The general aim of this study is to elucidate the molecular epidemiology of B. pseudomallei in Malaysian Borneo. Consistent with the Wallace line theory of separation, genotyping showed Malaysian Borneo clinical B. pseudomallei isolates were more related to Southeast Asian strains than to Australian strains. Whole genome sequencing demonstrated that B. pseudomallei from Sarawak were very closely related to each other. Biochemical testing using VITEK 2 revealed that 25% of B. pseudomallei from Malaysian Borneo were misidentified as B. cepacia, suggesting that specificity of that identification system is regionally dependent. A major and unexpected finding was that 88% of Sarawak B. pseudomallei were gentamicin susceptible, with these B. pseudomallei being restricted to multilocus sequence type ST881 and its single locus variant ST997. A novel non-synonymous mutation was identified within amrB, an essential component of the AmrAB-OprA multi-drug efflux pump. Reversion of the mutation to the wild-type sequence confirmed the role of this mutation in conferring aminoglycoside and macrolide sensitivity. No environmental B. pseudomallei were isolated from Sarawak but other Burkholderia species were isolated, prompting the formulation of hypotheses to explain the lack of environmental B. pseudomallei. Although inconclusive, experiments showed antagonistic activities by other environmental Burkholderia spp. recovered from environmental sampling studies towards B. pseudomallei and also that gentamicin susceptible B. pseudomallei were slightly less robust than gentamicin resistant strains in competing with other soil microorganisms. This thesis contributed to the understanding of the population structure of B. pseudomallei in Malaysian Borneo, Southeast Asia and globally. The discovery of gentamicin susceptibility in Sarawak B. pseudomallei has significant implications for laboratory diagnosis and environmental sampling of B. pseudomallei in Malaysian Borneo and potentially in other melioidosis endemic regions. Although the exact distributions, quantification and potential environmental hazards and implications of B. pseudomallei in Malaysian Borneo remain uncertain, these studies have led to important research questions now to be explored. Most immediate is further searching for the proposed existence of an as yet unidentified localized niche of B. pseudomallei in Malaysian Borneo.
Philip Giffard (Supervisor), Bart Currie (Supervisor) & Mirjam Kaestli (Supervisor)
Podin, Y. (Author). 2014
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Colossloth released his second album late last year, the record 'continues his esoteric sonic crusade of volatile yet absorbing audio textures. Cold electronica, with swathes of rhythmic power noise and industrial harshness, tempered with penetrating song structures.' Which all sounds great to us, read the review below.
Let me say right from the very start of this review that this collection isn't easy listening. It's not an album to stick on in the car when you're driving the family to see your Nan. It's not the soundtrack to a sunny day on the beach. There is music for such occasions, but it's not Colossloth. This is a record of sound. It feels like a radio broadcast from the depths of space, a stark, static filled communication from beyond. A robotic whale swimming through a black sea of sine waves. Colossloth has created an album far beyond his last release.
There are moments of fragile beauty, odd piano interludes and electronic vocals but these are soon lost in the overwhelming sea of static, pulses and drone that Colossloth has taken in hand and moulded to his will. There is the horror soundtrack of 'A Place Where Your Dreams Can Die Alone' in which you know that something with talons and red teeth is just behind you as you walk. There is the deep low hard dirty anger of 'We Had A Pact'. I could go on, but you really need to listen to it and discover it for yourself.
There are moments of fragile beauty, odd piano interludes and electronic vocals but these are soon lost in the overwhelming sea of static, pulses and drone that Colossloth has taken in hand and moulded to their will. There is the horror soundtrack of 'A Place Where Your Dreams Can Die Alone' in which you know that something with talons and red teeth is just behind you as you walk. There is the deep low hard dirty anger of 'We Had A Pact'. I'm not dissecting each track though, that's for you to feel when you listen to it.
This is for the people on the fringes who love noise, who embrace the sound and touch of it. Colossloth has taken the noise and embraced it. Colossloth's last album Outstretch Your Hands For The Impress Of Truth was excellent, Heathen Needles takes us further out and further on. You get eleven tracks, but they all flow together to make one huge statement of sound. A brilliant sculpture of noise and emotion.
Colossloth's album available from the Cold Spring Bandcamp page. He is also on Facebook.


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The Cone Beam is used in many dental procedures. It can be used to determine a treatment plan for dental implants, helping determine size and placement of the implant. It can also be used to diagnose and treat periodontal disease. Cone Beams give us a clear view of facial nerves and bone structure, which allows us to plan a customized procedure to protect your nerve endings. Such advanced technology allows us to minimize pain and speed healing!


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Paula Deen cooks up book-signing at Warwick's in La Jolla
Cookbook author and Food Network personality Paula Deen
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By Ashley Mackin-Solomon
Sept. 27, 2017 1:30 PM PT
Southern Cuisine Queen and Food Network personality Paula Deen will sign her latest book, "At the Southern Table with Paula Deen," 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30 at Warwick's Books, 7812 Girard Ave. in La Jolla. The signing line will operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Photographs are allowed, but no personalizations.
Deen got her culinary start in 1989 with a home-based catering company in Georgia, "The Bag Lady." She had her sons Jamie and Bobby delivering what she calls "lunch and love in a bag." She opened her first restaurant, "The Lady and Sons," in 1994. From its popularity, she wrote her first cookbook, "The Lady and Sons Savannah Country Cookbook." Since then, she has expanded her cookbook, restaurant and cookware empire, and has had several shows on the Food Network.
As for what makes this book different from her 14 other cookbooks. "For the first time, I've included easy meal planners to help with pulling together different recipes to make a full meal from the salads, entrees, sides and desserts," Deen said. "I take the guesswork out of it for you. I also created fun Game Day and Backyard BBQ menus, and a farm-to-table dinner including decorating tips to make it a memorable evening for all."
Deen said she considers "At the Southern Table" to be "a celebration of family and gathering around the table to enjoy a delicious meal and conversation." It also continues a recent trend of "lightening up" her classic Southern recipes. Her previous books include, "Paula Deen Cuts The Fat" and "Paula Deen's Air Fryer Recipes."
Paula Deen will sign 'At the Southern Table with Paula Deen,' 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30 at Warwick's Books. (Courtesy)
Of the new tome, she said: "The recipes include soups and healthy salads as well as classic Southern recipes that I say should be eaten in moderation. One day you might want to indulge in spicy fried chicken and cornbread waffles, and the next day the healthy fruit salad with sweet orange dressing. My son Bobby (said) most days he and his wife Claudia eat lighter and they especially like the soup and salad recipes."
That's not to say the recipes have any less Southern soul.
"Growing up, I did not realize I was eating 'Southern' food. I just knew that I was eating delicious meals cooked by my Momma, Grandma Paula and Aunt Peggy. It was important for me to cook for my boys and serve them the same great Southern food I was raised on and I assure you, I did. Every night a delicious meal. Jamie and Bobby both cook Southern food and they prepare the same dishes differently," she said. "It is important for everyone to put their own take on recipes."
The La Jolla stop is one of more than 20 on her book tour, and while in San Diego, Deen said she will visit the San Diego Naval Base to thank the service-members stationed there. Deen said she's never visited La Jolla, but looks forward to the Warwick's book-signing.
"I love meeting all of my fans and just to be able to hug them and thank them for all their support. My book signings are a lot of fun and you just never know who might show up," she said. "Cooking is fun and (about) spending time with your family and friends at the table, breaking bread and sharing good stories. It's about making memories together. Put away the cell phones and spend quality time together."
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Tucked between limestone ravines and the sloping crests of the the Texas Hill Country is the master-planned, gated community of Menger Springs. Homes in Menger springs are built on large lots that aren't placed, but selected to be in sync with the natural surroundings of the area. Located in Boerne, this community provides its residents with the feel of a world-apart without getting too far from that world. Just off IH-10, the community provides an ideal place to call home if you work at The San Antonio Medical Center or USAA, but desire to live somewhere more out of the way. This community expands out over 500 acres of spectacular views and mature elms and oaks. The developer for Menger Springs is the renowned Denton Communities, a San Antonio developer that has built communities that work in harmony with their natural surroundings for the last 60 years. Homes for sale in Menger Springs also have the benefit of being connected to the GVTC Fiber-To-The-Home network, which ensures some of the highest internet speeds in the country. The town of Boerne, where Menger Springs is located, is known for a rich German history, fantastic schools and proximity to both the hill country, and San Antonio.
Houses in Menger Springs must be built by one of the seven preferred builders for the community. These builders are reputable, quality oriented companies that have a long history of building with integrity and honesty in the San Antonio area. These include Prestige Homes, Trinity Custom Builders, Mattern and FitzGerald Custom Homes, Paul Allen Custom Homes, David Custom Homes, S Barry Signature Homes, and Garner Custom Homes.
Luxurious European inspired villa on a private cul-de-sac with sheltered views. Natural products enhance the Old World feel with hand troweled walls, travertine floors, granite counters & custom ceiling treatments. Chef's kitchen with center island, Miele coffee machine, custom cabinets + dual ovens & warming drawer. Light bathed living area. Beautiful formal dining, entertainers bar. Wonderful master suite. Study, game/media room.
Pristine residence built by Trinity Custom Homes on a 1.38 acre treed lot, this open floor plan flows from casual dining / living to formal dining & living w/outdoor views & entertaining bar, chef's kitchen that features a gas cooktop, center island & breakfast bar. A luxurious Master & guest suite on main level. Resort style backyard with pool, spa, covered patio and balcony with views on views.
If you are ready for a smaller home with ample space and comforts, look no further! With 10 ft ceilings in main living areas, large foyer, open floor plan, & lots of windows across the back makes this home live much bigger than its footprint! Split bedrooms offer extra privacy. Master is spacious with trayed ceiling and plenty of windows. Dual vanities & large walk in shower in master bath. Walk in closet has plenty of room as well.
Students in Menger Springs will attend schools under the auspices of Boerne ISD. In the most recent Texas Education Agency Accountability Rating, the district performed excellently and received an "Exemplary" rating. This is hardly surprising since Boerne ISD is noted for its academic success. Specifically, their Advanced Placement Program has beaten national averages in terms of both participation and success for the last four years. While Boerne ISD only has 9 campus locations, 7 were considered "Exemplary" and the remaining 2 still did well with "Recognized" ratings. The district is also known for a robust athletics program which has brought back state championships in baseball, soccer, cross country, and softball. The San Antonio Express-News named Boerne ISD one of the best in the region when it came to sporting events. If private education is desired, there are a number of nearby schools such as the Geneva School, First Baptist Church Preschool, St. Albert Headstart, Hill Country Montessori, Vanguard Christian Institute and many others.
Residents of Menger Springs are faced with the everyday decision of either heading out into The Texas Hill Country, or embarking for adventures towards San Antonio. The location of the community means this will never be an easy choice. The nearby parks, such as Boerne River Road Park, or the more expansive Guadalupe River State Park provide opportunities for outdoor recreation of just a picnic with the family. The Tapatio Spring Golf Course is nearby, but other golfing opportunities are close at hand with The Dominion Country Club as well as La Cantera Westin Arnold Golf Course just a short trip down I-10.


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package com.facebook.buck.util.concurrent;

import com.facebook.buck.core.util.immutables.BuckStyleValue;

@BuckStyleValue
public abstract class ResourceAmounts {

  private static final ResourceAmounts ZERO = ImmutableResourceAmounts.of(0, 0, 0, 0);

  public abstract int getCpu();

  public abstract int getMemory();

  public abstract int getDiskIO();

  public abstract int getNetworkIO();

  /** If you add or remove resource types above please make sure you update the number below. */
  public static final int RESOURCE_TYPE_COUNT = 4;

  public static ResourceAmounts zero() {
    return ZERO;
  }

  public static ResourceAmounts of() {
    return ZERO;
  }

  public static ResourceAmounts of(int cpu, int memory, int diskIO, int networkIO) {
    if (cpu == 0 && memory == 0 && diskIO == 0 && networkIO == 0) {
      return ZERO;
    }
    return ImmutableResourceAmounts.of(cpu, memory, diskIO, networkIO);
  }

  public ResourceAmounts append(ResourceAmounts amounts) {
    return ResourceAmounts.of(
        getCpu() + amounts.getCpu(),
        getMemory() + amounts.getMemory(),
        getDiskIO() + amounts.getDiskIO(),
        getNetworkIO() + amounts.getNetworkIO());
  }

  public ResourceAmounts subtract(ResourceAmounts amounts) {
    return ResourceAmounts.of(
        getCpu() - amounts.getCpu(),
        getMemory() - amounts.getMemory(),
        getDiskIO() - amounts.getDiskIO(),
        getNetworkIO() - amounts.getNetworkIO());
  }

  public boolean containsValuesLessThan(ResourceAmounts amounts) {
    return getCpu() < amounts.getCpu()
        || getMemory() < amounts.getMemory()
        || getDiskIO() < amounts.getDiskIO()
        || getNetworkIO() < amounts.getNetworkIO();
  }

  public boolean allValuesLessThanOrEqual(ResourceAmounts amounts) {
    return getCpu() <= amounts.getCpu()
        && getMemory() <= amounts.getMemory()
        && getDiskIO() <= amounts.getDiskIO()
        && getNetworkIO() <= amounts.getNetworkIO();
  }
}

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One of the ways we save a lot of money on our grocery bill is by cooking and baking from scratch. However, lest you think I spend hours every day slaving in the kitchen, let me tell you, I don't. Instead, I like to take one day every few weeks and bake/cook up a bunch of stuff to freeze.
In half a day or less, I can cook/bake up enough goods to last us for two weeks or more–saving us a lot of time and money in the process. And it's so nice to have our freezer stocked and ready for use at a moment's notice to pull off a quick and easy breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
First off, I start out with a plan. I took inventory of what we already have on hand and made a list of things I could make based upon that. The goal here is to save money, so it's all about creatively using what I already have on hand.
If I have extra energy, there are a few more things I'd like to make, but we'll see how the day progresses.
i need to get back into the habit of doing this. When I went gluten free, I had to relearn baking and in the process gave up cooking ahead. Getting back to that would make my life easier.
I love these days! Hope it goes smoothly for you…And that you have that extra bit of energy to get a few more things done!
I recently started doing something similar but I have to say that my storage abilities are limited. I have a deep (chest) freezer but from stocking up on sales and such they are usually packed! Anyways, I'm doing a little here and there. So far, though, I'm mostly freezing pancakes. Can you share your recipe for the granola? That's one of my baking "wish list" items and I've collected several recipes but have yet to find one that I really like. I eat the Kashi Honey Granola bars a lot and also the Quaker Chocolate Chip Chewy bars (though not the healthiest). I rarely find good deals on them at our local stores so if I could find a good recipe that's similar it would save me tons. Anyway, I love your blog and if you have time would love to see some of the recipes you use.
I am curious how well the pancakes freeze. Also, how do you heat them up? My family LOVES pancakes but they are so time consuming. It would be great to be able to freeze a bunch and heat them up. Thanks for the feedback!
I just had to comment on the question about how pancakes freeze! They freeze great and make a super quick breakfast in the morning. I like to microwave them for about 15-30 sec. They come out all moist and warm and taste like they were just made! My DH likes them out of the toaster, but I think that dries them out a bit too much. We always freeze leftover pancakes (if there are any).
I'd love to hear about freezing bananas also. As for the pancakes, I lay them out in a single layer on a cookie sheet, put a layer of wax paper, another single layer of pancakes, etc… Then put them in the freezer for an hour or so, just until their frozen, then transfer them to a ziploc freezer bag. By individually freezing the pancakes, you keep them from sticking together which makes it almost impossible to pull them apart. The kids can just pull out however many they want and microwave, usually for about 50 to 60 seconds.
I have done this for years! It makes life so much more efficient. I have frozen pancakes and waffles plus muffins, small loaves of banana bread, pumpkin bread, brownies…the list goes on and on!
Doing this saves time, money, frustration, and helps bless the family!
Thinking about being able to freeze pancakes, muffins, and banana bread makes me think it will really be worth it to get a huge bag of flour at Costco. I am definitely going to do that in the next week or so.
Oh wow I just love the idea of freezing the pancakes. With three boys… leftovers are rare but this is definitely somethign I'd like to try. I'd also like to hear more about freezing the bananas!
3) If you are still worried about them sticking together, put a piece of wax paper between each pancake.
Thanks for the additional comments about the pancakes! I will definately have to do that!
So excited for the pancake and muffin recipes. They sound yummy andlike a great time and money saving idea! Thanks for you blog, it has really helped me enter into the whole couponing world!
I do this with waffles. Would love to know your recipe for granola and bran muffins.
I love baking day! I've never made my own yogurt, or granola..but it has been on my to do list for quite sometime.
As for freezing bananas. There are a couple ways you can do it. I've mashed them up and frozen them in the quanitity I need for banana bread. I usually do about 2-3 bananas. Or, you can freeze them whole in skin. I put a big bunch in a ziploc bag and threw 'em in the freezer. We can use these for smoothies, banana bread, or whatever. I just don't know about eating them plain at this point.
I have freezed pancakes for years now. My boys love them for breakfast. Instead of taking the time to freeze them before so they don't stick together, I put 2 in a sandwich bag to freeze. They boys then just have to grab a bag put it in the microwave and they separate easily. They are never in the freezer long enough to worry about freezer burn. I also do this with french toast as well.
I would like to hear about the yogurt.
mom and I used to do this! if I had freezer space I'd do it for us!
Great idea! Haven't done this since my family was the size of yours. I'll have to try it with all SIX kids next week. That would be a hoot!
What is your yogurt recipe?
I made Vanilla Scented Granola last night and let me tell you, it is sooo good! It is a very basic granola recipe that does not call for apricots, dates, or any other granola fruit.
The recipe is on my blog if you would like to try it.
To help those that wanted to know about bananas. We freeze them, yes the outside turns brown. We pull them out of the freezer, let them thaw on the counter a bit while mixing other stuff, then cut off the top and squeeze out the contents. It works well for baking.
When I freeze waffles or pancakes. I store them in one portion sizes. For instance one waffel per bag for the kids, and two for dad. I make whole wheat pancakes and waffels, so they are very filling!
It's smart to make things ahead of time like this.
When I was pregnant with our second baby I made casseroles in the square disposable baking pans that have plastic lids. I covered them with foil before adding the plastic lid, wrote the instructions for baking, and then stuck the lid on and put them in the freezer.
Just wanted to let you know I mentioned your website/blog in my ehow article on the best ways to save money.
My mom always froze bananas in the peel. They become pure mush after they thaw. Slit the peel and out they plop…I never found it too appetizing. However, I now freeze them like others have mentioned here on a flat tray lined with a Silpat (like Martha Stewart uses). After frozen I store them in a freezer bag. Already being peeled, they are ready to use in smoothies or thaw and in muffin or other recipes….I do my best to always keep frozen bananas on hand………….


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Thistle Kensington Gardens offers 175 forms of air-conditioned accommodation with a safe and coffee/tea makers. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
The Brasserie – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.


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Charles Frederick Henningsen (1815 – 14 June 1877) was a Belgian-American writer, mercenary, filibuster, and munitions expert. He participated in revolutions and civil wars in Spain, Circassia, Hungary, Nicaragua, and the United States.

Early life
Henningsen was born in Brussels. His father was John Henningsen (1775–1859), a native of Copenhagen, Denmark, and his mother was Louisa Burke (1789–1842), an Irish heiress. However, being adventurous in his youth, he revered Lord Byron in both literature and adventure, and so idealized British nobility in his actions.  The family lived in Brussels from at least the time of his birth until the onset of the Belgian Revolution, fleeing due to their pro-Dutch sympathies.  The family fled first to Paris, then to London.  One of his sisters was Josephine Amelie de Henningsen (1822–1904), a member of the Missionary Sisters of the Assumption, who established the order in South Africa in 1849.

Spain
He fought in the First Carlist War, after entering as a volunteer in the service of Don Carlos in 1834. Henningsen rose to be captain of bodyguard to the Carlist general Tomás de Zumalacárregui. After the signing of the Lord Eliot Convention in April 1835, at which he was present, Henningsen returned to England.

However, Henningsen soon returned to Spain with the rank of lieutenant-colonel and joined the Carlist expedition that threatened Madrid from Aragon.

He fought at the Battle of Villar de los Navarros (24 August 1837), a Carlist victory, earning the rank of colonel. He headed the Carlist lancers and was attacked outside of Madrid by Liberal (Isabeline) forces. He led a column against these forces, capturing the outer fortifications of Madrid. He held them for several hours, until notified that Don Carlos could send him no reinforcements.

However, he was subsequently taken prisoner, and released on parole. He did not serve again in this war. He later recorded his experiences in Spain in the book The Most Striking Events of a Twelvemonth's Campaign with Zumalacarregui, which he dedicated to Lord Eliot. The work created controversy in Britain because it glorified Zumalacárregui and supported the Carlist position.

Russia and Hungary
Henningsen subsequently fought against the Russian army in Circassia during the Russian-Circassian War, and wrote up a military report on Russia, also later writing the book Revelations of Russia. This was translated into French by Cyprien Robert and published in Paris (3 vols. 1845).

He then became involved in the revolution in Hungary led by Lajos Kossuth, and was also involved in the planning of the military campaign against enemy Austrian forces.

He proposed a military plan of campaign that was well received by Richard Debaufre Guyon and other leaders; as a result, Henningsen was to be appointed military and civil commander of the fortress of Komárom (Komorn). However, the Hungarian Revolution was suppressed, and Henningsen later visited Kossuth at Kütahya in 1850, where the Hungarian leader had been detained.

He then traveled from Constantinople to Albania, and then crossed the Adriatic Sea to Italy.

Nicaragua
In 1851, Henningsen traveled to the United States shortly after Kossuth arrived in that country. He remained in the United States as a representative of Hungarian interests. He served under William Walker in Nicaragua from October 1856, and was appointed major-general, commanding Walker's artillery.

He directed the defense of Rivas on 23 March 1856 and during the Second Battle of Rivas (11 April 1856).

He was second in command at the Battle of the Transit (11 November 1856) and at the Battle of Masaya.

He commanded the Battle of Obraje and was second in command at the 3rd and 4th battles of San Jorge.

He was responsible for burning Granada, at that time the capital of Nicaragua, during the early hours of November 23, 1856. During this incident, he was in Granada with 419 men under orders from Walker to set the city on fire. The next day he was surrounded by some 2,800 Central American troops, fighting his way to Lake Nicaragua for twenty two days with a loss of 272 killed, wounded, deserters, and captured. Nothing of the city was left but a smoking ruin; when He withdrew, he left an inscription on a lance reading, in Spanish, Aquí fue Granada ("Here was Granada").

At the lake, he was joined by a reinforcement of 170 men, and escaped by breaking the siege of the allied Central American forces.

On 1 May 1857 Henningsen, along with Walker, surrendered to Commander Charles Henry Davis of the United States Navy and was repatriated.

United States
He became a citizen of the United States and was married to a niece of John M. Berrien, U.S. Senator from Georgia. Henningsen continued to pursue filibuster schemes and fought in the American Civil War for the Confederacy for a year, being made colonel (while still addressed as "General"), and frequently had command of the defenses of Richmond. He was involved in the Battle of Elizabeth City. However, disputes with the Confederate War Department and criticisms of President Davis effectively ended his military contributions.  His wife, Wilhelmina "Willy" Henningsen (1820-1880) opened and operated a hospital (the Henningsen Hospital) in Richmond until 1863, when its operations were consolidated with the Louisiana Hospital.  She was noted for the kindness and tenderness to the wounded and afflicted soldiers. After the war he took up his residence in Washington, D.C., and was involved in the movement to liberate Cuba from Spanish rule. During his declining years, he lived in straitened circumstances, but was supported by friends such as Colonel Albert Pike.

Death
His 1877 obituary in The Evening Star described him as a "man of striking appearance, being tall, erect, and soldier-like in his bearing. He was gentleman of scholarly attainments, and spoke the French, Spanish, Russian, German, and Italian languages with the fluency of a native." Another source states that "he died in 1877 without ever winning any of the causes for which he fought."

He is mentioned in Ernesto Cardenal's poem Con Walker en Nicaragua ("With Walker in Nicaragua"):

And then came that Englishman, C. F. Henningsen,
who'd fought against the Czar and in Spain and for the independence of Hungary.

Writings and munitions expertise
Henningsen's specialty was artillery, but he also wrote about the improvement of small arms, and superintended the development of the first Minié rifles in the United States.

His works include:

The Last of the Sophias: A Poem (London, 1831)
Scenes from the Belgian Revolution (London, 1832)
The Siege of Missalonghi (London, 1832)
The Most Striking Events of a Twelvemonth's Campaign with Zumalacarregui in Navarre and the Basque Provinces, 2 vols. (London: John Murray, 1836) – translated into Spanish, German, and French
"St. Petersburg and Its Inhabitants", The New Monthly Magazine and Humorist, vol. 69 (October 1843): 241-59
"The Emperor Nicholas, His Nobles, Serfs, and Servants", The New Monthly Magazine, vol. 70 (April 1844): 477-93
"The Emperor Nicholas, His Nobles, Serfs, and Servants" (concluded), The New Monthly Magazine, vol. 71 (June 1844): 216-31
Revelations of Russia: or the Emperor Nicholas and His Empire in 1844. By one who has seen and describes., 2 vols. (London: Henry Colburn, 1844) – translated into French and German
The White Slave; or, The Russian Peasant Girl. By the author of "Revelations of Russia." 3 Vols. (Henry Colburn, 1845)
Revelations of Russia in 1846. By an English resident. Third edition, 2 vols. (Henry Colburn, 1846) – translated into German
Eastern Europe and The Emperor Nicholas. By the author of "Revelations of Russia;" "The White Slave." 3 Vols. (London: T.C. Newby, 1846) – also translated into German
Sixty Years Hence: A Novel. By the author of "The White Slave," etc., 3 vols. (T.C. Newby, 1847)
Analogies and Contrasts; or, Comparative Sketches of France and England. By the author of "Revelations of Russia." (London, 1848)
The National Defenses. By the author of "The Revelations of Russia," etc. (T.C. Newby, 1848)
Kossuth and "The Times". By the author of "The Revelations of Russia" (London, 1851)
The Past and Future of Hungary, by C.F. Henningsen, Secretary to Governor Louis Kossuth, author of "Twelve Months' Campaign with Zumalacarregui," "Revelations of Russia," "Eastern Europe," etc. (Cincinnati: E. Morgan, 1852)

References

External links

 Henningsen at The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction (3rd ed., online)

1815 births
1877 deaths
Foreign Confederate military personnel
Carlism
American mercenaries
Belgian mercenaries
Military personnel of the First Carlist War
Hungarian Revolution of 1848
Confederate States Army officers
History of Nicaragua
English biographers
English emigrants to the United States
English people of Danish descent
English mercenaries
English people of Swedish descent

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Omon Ra
(Visy Theatre)
Adapted by Marcel Dorney from Viktor Pelevin's novel
Into the detritus of '50s suburbia – wire bed frames, dead refrigerator, battered radiogram, rusting hand-mower, folding wheelchair – explode two thirteen-year-old boys, holding toy aeroplanes and playing nuclear war.
Flash (literally) to the same young men some years later, enrolled in a Russian space school for the first steps of their training as cosmonauts. It's just after the American moon landing, and the Soviet authorities are very angry at being pipped at the post – even though they had no serious plans in hand for a similar project – and are about to up the ante. And the young men who enter the training program ain't seen nuttin' yet, because not only are the training staff tougher than the Marines, they're all totally crazy, and most of them have steel rods where their knee-caps used to be.
The very talented team of playwright Marcel Dorney and director Nic Dorward, founder of Restaged Histories, have come up trumps with their acerbic comic-book rendition of the Soviet side of the space race. The idea behind the Restaged Histories project is to retell vintage stories using modern theatrical techniques, and the result is a slap-stick Russian version of Hogan's Heroes with a chilling undertone because, for all of its clowning around, it's deadly stuff they are dealing with here, and the ambitious young cosmonaut is doomed to die 15 seconds after he sets the tracking device on the moon.
But is he really on the moon? Did the American really land there in 1969, anyway, and was the whole enterprise just a glorious hoax? These were relevant questions for the time, and there are still conspiracy theorists around who believe it ain't necessarily so, all of which gives the play a nice satirical sub-text as the actors go through their various changes from one manic character into another.
A lovely romp, therefore, and a chance for these four very fine young actors (there was no program, so unfortunately I can't tell you who they are) to explore their own possibilities as half-blind war hero, cynical opportunist, wide-eyed gullible child and increasingly disillusioned volunteer, making their way through, and playing around with, the magnificent clutter of Kieran Swan's retro-grunge set.< BR>
There are deeper existential issues lurking here, though, and one of the greatnesses of the play is the way it makes the audience swing from raucous hilarity to kick-in-the-gut silence. "What is truth?" asked jesting Pilate, and that immortal question raises its ugly head again here, for how can we believe in these idiot characters, and their space shuttle made of a flash-light, an old ironing board and a bakelite telephone?
Is this really happening, or are they (as is suggested in the text) just an idea in the mind of the universe, who can disappear at the blink of said Universe's metaphorical eye? Even worse, are they (as they appear to us in the audience) merely an idea in the mind of the novelist and playwright, who are using them (and us, as audience) as tools in an elaborate and spooky game?
Omon Ra has a far greater depth of metaphysical understanding than its frenetic surface comedy would suggest. Tangentially it plays with the idea of the hero and his (in this play at least) heroic act – are they really at the heart of the universe, or are they both futile attempts to fight what is in reality cosmic chaos? Does "a single heroic act at the centre of the universe" become the centre of the universe, or is it only in the eye of the beholder?
We're not allowed to ponder too deeply on these questions, however, for the action rollicks from one crisis to another, and the story pulls us along with its own velocity. –
So enjoy it as a clever but ultimately meaningless romp, or be very very afraid – it's a great little piece of inventive theatre, and I hope we see a lot more of Restaged Histories and their shrewd retellings of events in the past that make us think about the blackness of our own present.
Directed by Nic Dorward
Playing Tuesday – Saturday until 4 February at 8pm, with Saturday matinees at 2pm
Duration: 85 minutes, no interval
— Alison Cotes
(Performance seen: Tue 24th January 2006)
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