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Список похороненных в базили́ке Сен-Дени́ — перечень персоналий, погребённых в ближайшем северном пригороде Парижа, в базилике Сен-Дени, — королевской усыпальнице (некрополе) французских монархов, начиная с Дагоберта I (VII век).

Меровинги
 Арнегунда, ум. ок. 565; вторая жена Хлотаря I (захоронение разрушено во время Великой французской революции);
 Дагоберт I, ум. 639;
 Нантильда, ум. 642; вторая жена короля франков Дагоберта I;
 Хлодвиг II, ум. 657.

Каролинги
 Карл Мартелл, ум. 741;
 Пипин Короткий, ум. 768;
 Бертрада Лаонская по прозвищу Берта Большая нога; ум. 783;
 Карл II Лысый, ум.877 (захоронение разрушено во время Великой французской революции)
 Людовик III, ум. 882;
 Карломан II, ум. 884.

Робертины
 Эд Парижский, ум. 898 (захоронение разрушено во время Французской революции)
 Гуго Великий, ум. 956

Капетинги
 Гуго Капет, ум. 996; основатель династии;
 Роберт II, ум. 1031;
 Людовик VI, ум. 1137;
 Людовик VII, ум. 1180 (останки перенесены из аббатства Барбо в 1817);
 Констанция Кастильская, ум. 1160; жена Людовика VII;
 Филипп Французский (Philippe de France, 1209—1218); брат Людовика IX Святого;
 Филипп II Август, ум. 1223 (захоронение разрушено во время Столетней войны);
 Людовик VIII, ум. 1226 (захоронение разрушено во время Столетней войны);
 Бланка Французская (Blanche de France; 1240—1243), дочь Людовика IX Святого (останки перенесены из аббатства Ройомона в 1820);
 Бланка Кастильская, ум. 1252; жена Людовика VIII (захоронение разрушено во время Столетней войны);
 Людовик Французский (1244—1260), старший сын Людовика IX Святого;
 Людовик IX Святой, ум. 1270 (захоронение разрушено во время Столетней войны);
 Изабелла Арагонская, ум. 1271; жена Филиппа III Смелого;
 Луи Алансонский (Louis d'Alençon; 1276—1277); сын Пьера I, графа Алансона;
 Филипп Алансонский (Philippe d'Alençon, 1278—1279); сын Пьера I, графа Алансона;
 Карл I Анжуйский, ум. 1285; брат Людовика IX Святого;
 Филипп III Смелый, ум. 1285;
 Маргарита Прованская, ум. 1295; жена Людовика IX Святого (захоронение разрушено во время Столетней войны);
 Филипп IV (король Франции), ум. 1314;
 Людовик X Сварливый, ум. 1316;
 Иоанн I Посмертный род. и ум. 1316;
 Людовик д'Эврё, ум. 1319; брат Филиппа IV;
 Маргарита д'Артуа, ум. 1311; жена Людовика д'Эврё;
 Филипп V Длинный, ум. 1322;
 Клеменция Венгерская, ум. 1328; жена Людовика X Сварливого;
 Карл IV Красивый, ум. 1328;
 Иоанна II, ум. 1349; дочь Людовика X Сварливого;
 Жанна д'Эврё, ум. 1371; жена Карла IV Красивого.
 Маргарита I, ум. 1382; дочь Филиппа V Длинного;

Валуа
 Екатерина де Куртене, ум. 1307; жена Карла Валуа;
 Карл Валуа, ум. 1325;
 Карл II Алансонский, ум. 1346; брат Филиппа VI де Валуа;
 Жанна Бургундская Хромоножка, ум. 1348; первая жена Филиппа VI де Валуа (захоронение разрушено во время Французской революции);
 Филипп VI де Валуа, ум. 1350;
 Иоанн (Жан) II Добрый, ум. 1364;
 Жанна де Валуа (Jeanne de France), ум. 1371;
 Жанна де Бурбон, ум. 1378; жена Карла V Мудрого;
 Мария де Ла Серда (Marie d'Espagne), ум. 1379; вторая жена Карла II Алансонского;
 Карл V Мудрый, ум. 1380;
 Бланка Наваррская, ум. 1398; вторая жена Филиппа VI де Валуа;
 Карл VI Безумный, ум. 1422;
 Изабелла Баварская, ум. 1435; жена Карла VI Безумного;
 Карл VII Победитель, ум. 1461 (захоронение разрушено во время Французской революции);
 Мария Анжуйская, ум. 1463; жена Карла VII Победителя (захоронение разрушено во время Французской революции);
 Карл VIII Любезный, ум. 1498 (захоронение разрушено во время Французской революции);
 Анна Бретонская, ум. 1514; жена Карла VIII и вторая жена Людовика XII;
 Людовик XII, ум. 1515;
 Клод Французская, ум. 1524; первая жена Франциска I;
 Луиза Савойская, ум. 1531; мать Франциска I;
 Франциск I, ум. 1547;
 Генрих II, ум. 1559;
 Франциск II, ум. 1560; (захоронение разрушено во время Французской революции);
 Карл IX, ум. 1574 (захоронение разрушено во время Французской революции);
 Екатерина Медичи, ум. 1589; жена Генриха II;
 Генрих III Валуа, ум. 1589 (захоронение разрушено во время Французской революции);
 Луиза Лотарингская, ум. 1601; жена Генриха III (захоронение разрушено во время Французской революции).

Бурбоны
 Мария де Бурбон, ум. 1401; приоресса в Пуасси с 1364, аббатиса в Пуасси с 1380, дочь Пьера I де Бурбона;
 Генрих IV, ум. 1610 (захоронение разрушено во время Французской революции);
 Маргарита де Валуа (королева Марго), ум. 1615; первая жена Генриха IV (захоронение разрушено во время Французской революции);
 Мария Медичи, ум. 1642, вторая жена Генриха IV (захоронение разрушено во время Французской революции);
 Людовик XIII, ум. 1643 (захоронение разрушено во время Французской революции);
 Гастон Орлеанский, ум. 1660; сын Генриха IV;
 Анна Австрийская, ум. 1666; жена Людовика XIII (захоронение разрушено во время Французской революции);
 Генриетта Мария Французская, ум. 1669; дочь Генриха IV и жена Карла I Стюарта;
 Мария Терезия Испанская, ум. 1683; жена Людовика XIV (захоронение разрушено во время Французской революции);
 Людовик XIV, ум. 1715 (захоронение разрушено во время Французской революции);
 Филипп II Орлеанский, ум. 1723; племянник Людовика XIV;
 Мария Тереза Рафаэла Испанская, ум. 1746; невестка Людовика XV;
 Мария Лещинская, ум. 1768; жена Людовика XV (захоронение разрушено во время Французской революции);
 Людовик XV, ум. 1774 (захоронение разрушено во время Французской революции);
 Мария Луиза Французская, ум. 1787; дочь Людовика XV;
 София Елена Беатриса Французская, ум. 1787; младшая дочь Людовика XVI и Марии-Антуанетты;
 Людовик Жозеф, ум. 1789; старший сын Людовика XVI и Марии-Антуанетты;
 Людовик XVI, казнён в 1793; останки перенесены в Сен-Дени в 1815;
 Мария-Антуанетта, жена Людовик XVI, казнёна в 1793; останки перенесены в базилику в 1815;
 Людовик XVII, ум. 1795;
 Шарль-Фердинанд, герцог Беррийский, ум. 1820; сын графа Карла д'Артуа, впоследствии короля Карла X;
 Людовик XVIII, ум. 1824.

Королевские придворные
 Альфонс де Бриенн — приближённый Людовика IX, которого он сопровождал в крестовых походах в Египет и Тунис; ум. 1270.
 Бертра́н дю Гекле́н — коннетабль Франции при Карле V, выдающийся военачальник Столетней войны; ум. 1380.
 Бюро де Ла Ривьер (Bureau de La Rivière) — камергер Карла V и Карла VI; ум. 1400.
 Луи де Сансер (Louis de Sancerre) — коннетабль при Карле VI; ум. 1402.
 Жан Пасторе (Jehan Pastoret) — президент парижского парламента; ум. 1405.
 Барбазан, Арно Гийом де — советник и первый камергер дофина Карла, будущего короля Карла VII; ум. 1431.
 Гийом III Шательский (Guillaume III du Chastel) — камергер Карла VII; ум. 1441.
 Марен де Моншеню (Marin de Montchenu) — королевский метрдотель при Франциске I; ум. 1543.
 Гаспар IV Колиньи (Gaspard IV de Coligny) — маршал Франции; ум. 1649.
 Виконт де Тюренн — маршал Франции (1643) и главный маршал Франции (1660); ум. 1675.

Перенесённые надгробия
 Хильдеберт I (ум. 558) и его жена Фредегонда (ум. 597) — из парижского аббатства Сен-Жермен-де-Пре, первого некрополя французских королей.
 Хлодвиг I (ум. 511) — из парижского аббатства Святой Женевьевы (ныне лицей Генриха IV).
 Левон VI (последний король Киликийской Армении из армянской ветви французского дворянского рода де Лузиньян; ум. 1393) — из монастыря целестинцев (парижский район Сен-Поль IV округа).

См. также
 Аббатство Сен-Дени
 Осквернение королевской усыпальницы в базилике Сен-Дени
 Список монархов Франции
 Список королевских усыпальниц

Примечания

Монархи Франции
Списки умерших
Сен-Дени


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The Mark II Purple Singles — сборник британской рок-группы Deep Purple, вышедший в 1979 году и составленный из композиций, записанных группой в составе «Mark II» в период 1969—1972. Альбом достиг #24 в Великобритании.

Первая сторона содержит три записи с концертов в Японии 1972 года. Вторая сторона состоит из четырех студийных записей, две из которых взяты без изменений с альбомов Machine Head и Who Do We Think We Are, а две другие — «When a Blind Man Cries» (записана в декабре 1971 года во время работы над альбомом Machine Head) и «Painted Horse» (записана в 1972 году во время работы над альбомом Who Do We Think We Are).

Список композиций
Авторы песен: Blackmore/Gillan/Glover/Lord/Paice.

 сторона А
 Smoke on the Water — 5:12
 Black Night — 4:56
 Child in Time — 9:52

 сторона Б
 Woman from Tokyo — 4:28
 Never Before — 3:30
 When a Blind Man Cries — 3:29
 Painted Horse — 5:18

Участники записи
 Ричи Блэкмор — гитара
 Иэн Гиллан — вокал, гармоника
 Роджер Гловер — бас-гитара
 Джон Лорд — орган, клавишные
 Иэн Пейс — ударные

Ссылки
 The Mark II Purple Singles на Discogs.com
 The Mark II Purple Singles на Collectable-records.ru

Сборники Deep Purple
Альбомы Purple Records
Сборники 1979 года

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Robin Williams was born on July 21st 1951 in Chicago, US.
He was an American actor, a comedian, producer, screenwriter, gamer and children's hero.
He spent most of his childhood years in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, US. There he attended the Detroit Country Day School. In his teen years, he moved to Woodacre, Marin County, US where went to Redwood High School, and later Claremont McKenna College. When he left Claremont he gained a scholarship at the extremely prestigious Juilliard School. In his first year at Juilliard School, he was one of only two students to be accepted into the school's esteemed 'Advanced Program'. The other student was Christopher Reeve.
Unknown to many people, Robin was an extremely shy child and teen, often having difficulty in social situations. His shyness was finally cured when he began studying acting and drama, a place he felt he naturally belonged. And rightly so.
Robin first rose to fame in his role as an alien called Mork, in the popular TV show, Mork & Mindy, which ran from 1978 until 1982.
After the TV show, he very quickly became an incredibly successful and popular comedian, leading him into the world of successful films, such as Good Morning Vietnam, Dead Poets Society and Good Will Hunting.
He was, and still is, one of the most decorated actors there has ever been, earning in his lifetime two Emmy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards and five Grammy Awards.
Robin married Valerie Velardi on June 4th 1978 and had a son Zachary Williams. However, Robin was not faithful, secretly seeing a cocktail waitress, Michelle Carter, in 1984. Michelle later contracted a herpes virus, blamed it on Robin and sued him. The case however was settled outside court and his wife, Valerie, divorced him in 1988.
On the 30th April 1989, Robin married his second wife, Marsha Graces, who was his son's nanny and was already pregnant with his second child. They had two children together, a daughter called Zelda Rae (whom Robin, being an avid gamer, named after the computer game character, Zelda) and and a son named Cody.
In the month of March 2008, Marsha divorced Robin.
On October 23rd 2011, Robin again re-married. This time to a graphic designer, Susan Schneider.
Ever since Robin entered the scene, his popularity and fame sky-rocketed. The man was a comedic genius, a wizard with dialects, an emotionally deep actor and a brilliantly charitable person.
Robin was a firm supporter of many charities and he was very well known for being a generous person.
He founded a the Windfall Foundation, which is an organisation that raises funds for other charities. During his 2010 comedy tour, he also donated 100% of the proceeds to a city in New Zealand to help with rebuilding after it was affected by an earthquake.
He was also a supporter of children's hospital charities and was well known to visit troops abroad to boost their morale.
"My children give me a great sense of wonder. Just to see them develop into these extraordinary human beings."
Robin Williams fell into a negative spiral of alcoholism and drug abuse in the 1980′s. It took the death of one of his friends, John Belushi to shake Robin out of this spiral. The wake-up call led him to quit cold-turkey and remain sober, alcoholic free for two decades.
In the 2000′s, Robin admitted to relapsing, falling back onto the bottle. He was checked into rehab and treated for alcohol addiction. In an interview he said about his addiction: "It waits. It lays in wait for the time when you think, 'It's fine now, I'm OK.' Then, the next thing you know, it's not OK."
In 2014 he again checked into rehab, but denied that he had fallen back into the alcoholism trap, insisting that it was just a precautionary measure. Two months earlier, TV corporation CBS cancelled his then-new TV show, The Crazy Ones, after just one season.
Robin has also been battling severe depression, particularly during the last days of his life. It was also revealed that Robin was having money issues, despite being worth millions of US dollars. Much of the money he was making was spent paying alimony to his two ex-wives. He was desperately trying to sell his 600-acre home to raise the much needed funds.
On the 11th August 2014, a 911 call was received from Robin's residence in Marin County, California near Tiburon, US. The caller, Robin's personal assistant, explained that Robin was unconscious and was not breathing.
Emergency crews attended the scene at 11:55am (PDT). Robin Williams was pronounced dead at 12.02pm.
Robin Williams had committed suicide by hanging. The official cause of death is asphyxiation by hanging.
Robin had also cut his wrist several times with a pen knife.
"I lost my husband and my best friend, while the world lost one of its most beloved artists and beautiful human beings. I am utterly heartbroken."
Robin Williams has certainly touched millions of people all over the globe.
He was a caring man, a funny man, a genius and a hero for many. He was the reason for many childhood smiles. He was the cause of global laugher. He brought people together in the best and the worst of times.
Though he was depressed, something he tried to hide from people, he never gave up being a beacon of happiness and hope for the people.
Robin has always been a very generous soul, he was always giving money away to people who needed it more than he did. But in the end, when he needed the money himself, nobody was there to help him. Robin was a victim of unnecessary modern-world stresses and the deep recession.
Goodbye Robin. Thank you for bringing laugher, cheer, happiness and hope to millions. Sorry that the world was so cruel to you in return.
Robin Williams will always be remembered as the caring funny-man he always was.
The world stopped on this day, and it mourned.
But they will never be forgotten.
"Robin Williams was an airman, a doctor, a genie, a nanny, a president, a professor, a bangarang Peter Pan, and everything in between. But he was one of a kind. He arrived in our lives as an alien - but he ended up touching every element of the human spirit. He made us laugh. He made us cry. He gave his immeasurable talent freely and generously to those who needed it most."
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a great man, one of kind - never we will see another and that's just so terribly sad for everyone - just hurts doesn't it - A wonderful dedication page.
A wonderful article about a brilliant man. Thank you for sharing this good sir.
Scott A. Butler was born in Rochford, England.
After losing his natural hearing at a very young age, Scott developed a very active imagination. He discovered his passion for writing when he found an old typewriter in his grandparent's house at the age of eight. From then on he would pen or type stories for his own entertainment and share them with his family.
At the age of twelve, Scott discovered through his grandfather that he is related to a famous author and poet, Samuel Butler.


The report, 'Asia Lab and Pharmacy Automation Market Forecast, 2008-2018', analyzes the market under two segments: lab automation and pharmacy automation. The lab automation market constituted the largest share of 14.3% of the total market in 2013 and is expected to reach a value of $688.7 million by 2018. This growth can be attributed to the wide usage of automated liquid handling systems in research labs. The lab automation market is driven by product innovations, which offer various advantages such as time savings, less human intervention, quality results, and lesser sample volumes required to carry out tests.
The increasing demand for accuracy, safety, industry standards and competency in the pharmacy environment by regulatory authorities, manufacturers, healthcare professionals and consumers has aided the growth of pharmacy automation market.
China is the largest market in the Asian region and was valued at $220.1 million in 2013, expected to reach $361.3 million by 2018, followed by Japan and India. The growth of the Asian market is likely to be driven by rising labor costs and research-related activities, compelling the medical industry in the region to opt for automation. Moreover, the growth in the Asian market is likely to be driven by improving healthcare facilities in countries like Singapore, Malaysia, and Japan.
This report also provides an extensive competitive landscape of companies operating in this market. Some of the main companies extensively covered in this report Asahi Kasei Corporation and OMRON Corporation.


Description: Describes the commands for forming BGP neighbor relationships and advertising networks.
1. Assign the IP addresses to all the devices as per the diagram.
2. Bring all the interfaces to up.
3. Issue network command on all the devices to identify the networks to be advertised by the BGP process.
4. Issue neighbor command on Router R1 to identify each neighbor and its AS.


Wolf Creek Public Schools board of trustees has decided to apply for two more modular classrooms for Blackfalds, despite the fact they've been told the chances of the application being accepted aren't high.
Because of the bathroom capacity of Blackfalds junior campus, that school isn't able to handle the population increase a modular would produce. Secretary-treasurer Joe Henderson says the only place for the modulars would be the elementary campus.
"I'm not sure the province would look favorably on an application, as they've done in the past," said Henderson.
"Our biggest crowding issue would be at the junior campus and we don't have any more room to add space there . . . We've expanded the junior campus as far as we can," he added.
"Is there any harm in asking for more modular and being turned down?" Trustee Barb Walker asked Henderson.
"The difficulty really comes beyond Sept. 1, 2016. You're going to have excess space," he added.
However, the board felt, with Blackfalds growth rate, it couldn't be guaranteed the modular wouldn't be needed.
Both trustees Bob Huff and Donna Peterson suggested, if the application was accepted but the modulars weren't needed by the time they were constructed for the school, the board could decline them, in which case they believe the modulars would be sent to another division.


Love Box Office Hair! They take the time to consult with you and find out exactly what you want before starting. I went in a couple months ago requesting some pretty specific coloring and balayage and Vaishali was so committed to making sure it was perfect and exactly what I.
I stepped outside of my comfort zone and went from long hair to an a-line bob. VAISHALI was my stylist and she's a keeper!!!! She listened to what I envisioned and went above and beyond delivering the most awesome cut and color I have ever had!! Please don't go anywhere Vaishali!!! And thank you.
I absolutely loved my first experience with BOH and will return. The customer service is outstanding and commitment to perfection is obvious. V did my hair and she walked me through everything after explaining what needed to happen for my desired result. Thank you!.
Today was my second visit to Box Office and it was an amazing experienceto say the least! Vaishali was my stylist and was really friendly from the moment I walked in. I was immediately welcomed and offered a beverage. She asked exactly what I wanted and delivered above and beyond.
I was a customer at the College Park BOH so when they closed I tried out this other location. It's a little out of the way for me but I'll continue to visit because I loved my stylist Martina and look forward to her doing my hair again! .
Everyone is always so nice. Martina is awesome!!! .
Amazing! Martina did my hair exactly how I wanted it. I will keep coming to her. :-) .
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Very nice staff... Great service by Lacey !.


T-Shirt Tuesday: Get Off My Lawn!
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For Josh Satin, Team Israel will be career-capper
July 14, 2016 (Thursday)
By Sam Brief, Correspondent
Josh Satin forcefully flipped his blue New York Mets helmet to the ground, extended both of his arms outward, and jumped onto an ecstatic Scott Hairston.
The rest was lost in a sea of blue-and-white pinstriped uniforms—jubilant Mets teammates mobbing Satin, who just seconds before hit a pinch-hit, walk-off single against closer Sergio Romo and the defending world-champion San Francisco Giants.
Minutes later, a shaving cream pie welcomed him in the dugout. Satin was riding high. He finished the day with two hits, a sacrifice fly, and three RBIs.
"Pretty much everything that could have gone right was going right," Satin said of his career-best 2013 campaign, in which he hit .360 over the first month of the season. "I got to play a lot, and I played great."
Two years earlier, Josh Satin stood uneasily on the Mets' on-deck circle at Citi Field—about to make his major league debut in the bottom of the 8th inning against the Marlins.
"I thought I was going to pass out," Satin said. "My heart was pounding so much. I didn't know what to do. I'll never forget how nervous I was."
With two outs in the bottom of the 8th, shortstop Jose Reyes was at-bat with a full count. He flied out. Satin walked back to the dugout—his first MLB plate appearance would have to wait for another day. He would eventually single in his debut three days later—September 4, 2011—against the Nationals in Washington.
Satin's pro baseball career began back in 2008, when he was selected by the Mets in the 6th round of the draft, and included stops with the Reds and Padres organizations as well. But in June of this year, he decided to retire because of debilitating symptoms from a concussion he suffered last year in a pop-fly collision with a teammate from the Louisville Bats, the Reds' Triple-A affiliate.
The concussion cheated Satin of his ability to put bat to ball—the skill that elevated the infielder from high-school stardom to a prolific yet up-and-down college career at Cal-Berkeley to the major leagues.
"I just hadn't been as good," Satin said. "My depth perception was off. Balls that I would drive into right-center, I would all-of-a-sudden just tap. And I would be like, 'What the heck was that? That never happens.' And it happened over and over and over again.
"I felt like I wasn't the same and I wasn't going to be the same. … It's hard enough to hit a little baseball when a guy is chucking it at you 95 miles an hour. But when you can't really lock in on it like you used to, it makes it 20 times harder—maybe a thousand times harder."
Satin was in-and-out during the rest of the 2015 season before deciding to take the year off, spending his time working with concussion therapists. He returned in 2016.
"I came back this year with San Diego hoping it would be different after the treatment," Satin said. "And it wasn't. So, basically, it was a choice of, 'Do I want to wait this out again or do I want to start the rest of my life?' And I chose to start the rest of my life."
Satin announced his retirement on June 10 via Twitter, writing, "I have decided to retire from the game of baseball. Injuries especially head injuries diminished my skills and it's time for me to move on."
Josh Satin of Team Israel looks on from the bench during game one of the Qualifying Round of the World Baseball Classic against Team South Africa at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Florida, on Sep. 19, 2012 (Tom DiPace, Getty Images)
In spite of his retirement, Satin isn't quite done with baseball. This September, he will represent Team Israel in the qualifying round of the fourth World Baseball Classic. Games will take place at MCU Park in Brooklyn, the same field where Satin got his start with the Mets organization for the Class-A Brooklyn Cyclones.
"It's going to be full-circle for me," Satin said. "I have great memories there. It's where I started my professional career, and I'll play my last game at that field. It'll be nice to have gotten away from the game and come back in this kind of setting and have one last hurrah."
Team Israel's manager is Jerry Weinstein, who was the Colorado Rockies' catching coach in 2013 and now works as the team's director of player development.
"He will go full cycle," Weinstein said. "That shows this is meant to be."
Satin has never been to Israel, but he first played for Team Israel in the 2012 World Baseball Classic qualifiers, in which the team lost to Spain in the final round.
Weinstein, who preaches the World Baseball Classic as an opportunity to jumpstart baseball in Israel, commended Satin's skillset.
"He's an upper-level baseball player," Weinstein said. "Even though he's retired right now, he still has a skill level that's better than most of the guys who will be on the team. And he occupied a position of need—there are very few Jewish infielders. We're hoping he can play third base for us."
Team Israel's first qualification game is on September 22, which may pose an issue for Satin. He and his wife, Allyson, are expecting a baby girl on September 25. Of course, Satin is hopeful the dates don't conflict. The opportunity to play with Team Israel—a chance given to Jewish players from any country—means baseball without the stress.
"No fans know this, but professional baseball is really, really stressful," Satin said. "No matter who you are—no matter if you're the worst guy in the minor leagues, or if you're me or if you're Mike Trout. It's stressful. There's expectations people have, and you want to set yourself up for your future. Every day is stressful.
"Playing for team Israel will be the first time in a long time where I will go and have some fun. I'm not playing for my future. I'm playing to enjoy myself and to help the team win. I'm excited about that."
Sam Brief is a rising sophomore at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism, where he is a television reporter, radio producer, play-by-play man and writer. Follow him on Twitter @sambrief and feel free to shoot him an email at briefsam@gmail.com.
Articles Jerry Weinstein, Josh Satin, Sam Brief


Cullman Regional is excited to announce it will be hosting the 4th Annual Trunk or Treat event on October 25, 2018 from 4 to 7 pm on the Cullman Regional Campus.
Last year's event was a huge success with more than 8,000 community members attending. Main features of this year's event include free food, games, free health screenings and more candy than ever before.
The event also features elaborate trunks decorated and hosted by various departments and physician offices from across Cullman Regional's campus.
Cullman Regional departments compete to win "Best Trunk" as voted on by the event attendees; which has become a coveted title and has sparked some amazing creativity in the trunks featured each year. Last year's winner was the Critical Care Unit and Float Pool team who created an elaborate "Moana" trunk.
The Trunk or Treat event will be held in the main parking lots in front of the hospital. For more information on upcoming events at Cullman Regional, visit online at www.cullmanregional.com.


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Ethan Luck - Ethan Luck & The Intruders (Album Review)
For the third EP of his solo career, Ethan Luck has lit the fuse on a breathtaking explosion of heartland punk that the veteran musician has been building towards for quite some time. While his previous two solo EPs (Wounds & Fears and Hard Seas) have contained more intimate, roots-oriented fare built around punk and classic country influences, Ethan Luck & The Intruders boasts a loud, full-band bravado with Luck's multi-instrumental prowess and his wide-open vocal swagger.
The five-song EP kicks off with "Leave You Behind," a thundering romp that addresses one of Luck's oft-visited- yet-unintended muses: his struggles with anxiety. This song is everything you want in an album opener and I absolutely love the bass tone in the dropped-out second verse, the hope-infused bridge, and the opening noise collage that brings to mind some of the more experimental influences of The Clash. "Coming Out Alive" follows suit with more huge guitars, overdriven bass, a singalong chorus, and a some really tasty organ ringing out over the sonic assault. Luck's new version of "Damned" is up next, transformed from the rootsy sashay of the original single he released for Record Store Day this year into a Social Distortion-flavored country-punk saloon song that would've felt right at home on Social D's Prison Bound. The same could be said for the barroom stomp of "Live 'Til I Die," a song that is more country-influenced punk than punk-influenced country (which is how I would describe his previous two solo EPs). Closing out the EP is "Long Gone," a rumbling kiss-off of a tune with some gorgeous guitar work, a fiery solo, and some of Luck's best gruff-voiced vocal work.
As a long-time fan of Luck's work (both in solo work and his involvement with an impressive list of bands), I absolutely love the growth and energy that is pulsing through Ethan Luck & The Intruders. While he is truly proficient in working within a wide variety of musical genres, this punk-roots-rock hybrid seems to fit his voice, lyrics, and instrumentation in a really unique way. For this new chapter in Luck's expansive catalog, I don't think he could've crafted a better and more appropriate collection of songs. With this being his first solo release to be pressed on vinyl, I'm even more excited to hear this blasting from my speakers in warm analog come March.
Ethan Luck & The Intruders releases today through digital retails and vinyl pre-orders (set for March 2016 delivery) can be completed through superfanvinyl.com
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Takamatsu Half-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
from: $94
This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Takamatsu! This buoyant port city boasts many attractions, including Takamatsu Castle, regional culinary specialties like Sanuki-udon, and one of the most beautiful gardens in Japan, Ritsurin Koen. Takamatsu also serves as the gateway to the many beautiful islands in the Seto Inland Sea, making it a perfect base for exploring the region. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a four-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
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Naoshima Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
from: $153
This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Naoshima! Once a rural island on the verge of becoming a ghost town, Naoshima is now a world-class center for contemporary art due in large part to contributions from Japan's top achitects, including museums, a boutique hotel, and bathhouse. The area features a captivating result of avant-garde blending with rural natural beauty. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a eight-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
1Day Udon Class & Farm Tour
There are food cultures that are loved by the local people over time. Here in Kagawa "Sanuki Udon". UDON HOUSE offers a one-day, two-day program to learn about the Sanuki udon culture in earnest and fully enjoy the charm of Setouchi.
Private Sanuki Norizome Workshop in Kotohira
"Sanuki Norizome" glue resist-dyeing is a traditional craft in which patterns are drawn on fabric using glue made from glutinous rice. At Somesho Yoshinoya, which has produced dyed goods in Kotohira Town for four generations, learn how to make a tote bag using the traditional techniques of Sanuki Norizome glue-resist dyeing.
Enjoy the Rich Food Culture of Shodoshima on a 1-Day Private Tour
【OUTLINE】 Lover of food? Want to learn more about local Japanese food culture? Then this tour is for you! Travel to this rural island to gain insight into soy sauce brewing, Japanese somen noodles, rice, and more. Plus, you will witness some remarkable scenery while you are there! From the gorgeous ocean side to beautiful terraced rice fields, witness natural beauty while absorbing the rich food culture nurtured in Shodoshima on this 1-day excursion. 【HIGHLIGHTS】 ・Experience traditional soy sauce making with the owner of a treasured 150-year-old soy sauce brewery. (This soy sauce maker was introduced on both CNN and BBC.) ・Learn how to make Shodoshima's famous and popular Japanese "somen" noodles. ・Enjoy the unique sight of a beautifully green terraced rice field "Nakayama Senmaida" and fresh spring water. The terraced rice field makes for some gorgeous pictures. ・Enjoy a lunch filled with local soy sauce and ingredients in a dining hall surrounded by rice terraces.
Private Teshima Island Art and Local Cuisine Tour
Learn about the food culture and the art of Teshima from a local. At the local cafe "Shima (Island) Kitchen", you will have the chance to interact with the local people and enjoy local food made with ingredients from the island. This is an ideal 1-day tour to enjoy the charm of the island. HIGHLIGHTS: Enjoy delicious locally grown food and interactions with the residents of the island. Gifts such as seasonal fruit is included. This one-day island tour allows you to enjoy the charm of Teshima that no one knows from an experienced guide who knows all about the island. Lunch at "Shima Kitchen" run by local people using full of local ingredients.
tourist spots in kimono, make tranditional teacake Higashi and drink matcha
Dress on Kimono and make Tranditional Japanese sweets "Higashi" with Wasanbon ( the refined sugar that is made in micro particles sugar by the unique manufacturing and traditional method in Shikoku in Japan) and have Matcha at a Shop of Kimono with a long history. After an hour, you can freely walk around the city, Ritsurin park to enjoy your kimono experience for several hour. *please return kimono before 5pm. *In order for us to prepare kimono, please inform us in advance of the participants' gender, size as well as the number of child participants.
6-Day Cycling Tour in Shikoku - Enjoy Shikoku's Best Spots by Bicycle
from: $2,418
Start cycling in small island of Shikoku, and continue cycling on the Eastern Shore. Cycle through small villages in Kochi and wrap up your trip by cycling in world famous Shimanami Kaido's route. A chance to explore local areas, interact with the locals, view beautiful nature scenery, travel like a local in Shikoku.
Learn About the History and Culture of the Buddhist Pilgrimage
The Shikoku Pilgrimage is 1,2000km long and it takes at least a few days to complete the whole route. This tour is suitable for those who would like to learn about the Buddhist pilgrimage quickly as we offer a 3.5-hour walking tour with an educated guide. Those who are not familiar with pilgrimage are also welcome! The guide will explain in an easy-to-understand manner the background of the Shikoku Pilgrimage and the reason why the culture is treasured. For lunch, we will have Kagawa's specialty, udon, at a popular local restaurant.
Half Day Tour in Takamatsu with an English Speaking Driver
If you have any places you wish to visit in the Kagawa Prefecture, a friendly English speaking driver will support your journey. This will not be a guided tour. ◆Spots to visit◆ -Takamatsu Port From Takamatsu Port, you can visit Naoshima. -Ritsurin Koen A beautiful garden that some say tops the Three Great Garden of Japan Ritsurin Koen. -Yamadaya ~Udon~ At Yamadaya you will be able to enjoy the delicious Sanuki Udon. -Yakuriji Temple The 85th temple of Shikoku's pilgrimage. On the side of Goken Mountain, the temple can be reached on foot or by cable car. -The Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988) was a prominent Japanese American artist, sculptor and landscape designer. -Kotohira-gu Shrine One of the most popular shrine in Japan and has been worshiped since ancient times as "the God of the Sea". There is an extremely long staircase, consisting of 1,368 steps. You can choose liked spot to visit.
Hot spring bathing plan with lunch and traditional Japanese drama in Kagawa
【OUTLINE】 1. Traditional performances from the Edo Era! Closely watch and feel the traditional performing art which shows you old Japan. 2. So many variations! Enjoy stories full of human warmth and samurai dramas featuring sword fight. The program is changed every month and you won't get bored. 3. Feel a sense of unity with performers! Watch dramas up close and send the performers off at the finale. You'll be deeply impressed with the interact with the performers.
Kagawa Art History Private Half-Day Tour from Takamatsu
"How has Kawaga become an Art Prefecture?" The tour follows its origin; you will visit a different part of the city, which normal city tours do not cover. You will be guided by a specialist who knows all about the art and architecture in the area. Learn from a guide who knows all about Kagawa's art and architecture (in Japanese & English). Witness an alternative view of the city and discover the roots of Kagawa's Art. Visit three art galleries from Takamatsu, which cannot be easily accessed by public transport, and enjoy works by artists connected to the area.
Setouchi Islands Brompton Bicycle Tour
A course that runs from Shishima to Yeouido on a steamer that comes out from Sakuma Port. You can explore the small islands in Setouchi by taking full advantage of the folding performance. Move from Shijima to Yeouido by sea taxi! Run through the Seto Inland Sea with a chartered boat. Yeouido is hard to walk around, but it's not enough to bring a road bike, so it's a perfect island to go in Brompton. We recommend the stylish shop where you can enjoy a delicious seafood lunch with plenty of local ingredients facing the sea. There are also places to learn about the history of the Setouchi island, such as the Yeouido Marine Memorial Hall. It is an option to watch the sunset at Parents' Beach, which is now a popular spot, just by moving 10 minutes after returning to Kashiwajima.
Instagram Tour of Kagawa's Scenic Locations
【OUTLINE】 Visit amazing locations for photography with a private taxi, including Takaya Shrine whose shrine gate is known as the "The Heavenly Shrine Gate", and Chichibuga-hama beach, dubbed as Japan's Uyuni Salt Flat because the water surface is mirror-like. It's a perfect opportunity for photo shooting for social media. Learn some techniques from the driver about where and how to shoot photos with high quality, which will be a perfect memory of your trip. 【HIGHLIGHTS】 ・Your driver will give you some tips about photo shooting such as getting the best angle, poses etc. ・Enjoy the most spectacular scenery at the Seto Inland Sea, which you will remember for the rest of your life! ・As an option, we can arrange a professional photographer who will accompany and take photos for you. ・Please do not forget to take your garbage with you to protect the environment.
Shojin (vegetarian) -French Lunch course
You can enjoy the first French cuisine by Buddhist vegetarian meal at Le Paysan in Zentsuji city Kagawa Prefecture. Everyone can enjoy all menu by Buddhist vegetarian meal.
Oshima and Ogijima Half-Day Private Sea Taxi Tour
Ogijima has few flatlands and many slopes. This is a tour which you can enjoy while walking on an island where slopes and stone steps spread like a maze. Start from enjoying the beautiful islands of the Seto Inland Sea from the ship. During your Ogijima exploration, a local guide will tell you stories that only the residents know such as the local culture and history while visiting art spots which are integrated with their daily life. This tour is recommended for those who want to have a local experience by interacting with the islanders. Enjoy the beautiful view of the Seto Inland Sea on a route that can be reached only by a sea taxi, which is one of the key transportation methods for Setouchi. Feel the beauty of the islands of the Seto Inland Sea, as well as the stunning scenery and nature of Ogijima, which is unique with few flatlands and many slopes. Experience the artistic life of the island, such as Toyotamahime Shrine and Walking Ark.
Explore the History and Nature of Teshima on a 1-Day Private Island Tour
【OUTLINE】 Discover Teshima's rich history and nature, which attracts worthy attention along with Naoshima and Inujima, on this one day tour. Get around the island using a bicycle. Discover the past and present of the island and its residents, along with the source of its creativity and more of that guidebooks miss out on. 【HIGHLIGHTS】 ・ Enjoy learning about the local history and story of Teshima with a local guide. ・ Travel around the beautiful island on a bicycle. ・ Visit the most popular area on the island. Walk around the rice terraces and appreciate the art facilities upon request. ・ Enjoy the delicious island lunch using the local ingredients.
Ogijima Island Half-Day Tour: Meet Locals and Enjoy Their Island Culture
Enjoy exploring Ogijima's many slopes and maze-like stone steps while walking around the island! Your local guide will share only locally known stories, such as local culture and history, while you embark on your journey to visit the art spots that are integrated with local life. You will also have the chance to interact with residents on the island. Appreciate the beautiful scenery of Ogijima, which has a stunning view of islands on the Seto Inland Sea and many hills that decorate the skyline. Experience the artistic life of the island, such as Toyotamahime Shrine, Walking Ark, Onba Factory, etc. Enjoy interactions with the residents of Ogijima and learn about island life. Listen to Emi, a local guide from Kagawa, and learn the history and culture of the island, which only local residents know.
1-Day Private Island Hopping Tour to Secluded Islands on the Seto Inland Sea
A skilled captain who knows the Seto Inland Sea will take you around to three islands that are difficult for normal ships to reach. You will be guided by a former national park ranger, who is nationally qualified as a licensed interpreter. They will help you gain a deeper understanding of the nature and culture of the inland sea. HIGHLIGHTS: Enjoy the islands of the Seto Inland Sea, the only location selected in Japan by the NY Times for "52 Places to Go in 2019". On Honjima, which once flourished as an important base for shipbuilding and the navy, stroll through a historic town preserved for its traditional values. Enjoy a luxurious Japanese seafood lunch with freshly caught fish from the Seto Inland Sea. Have a mesmerizing tea break onboard, to admire the ever-changing Seto Seascape. Experience a special island tour guided by an eco-tour specialist and a captain who knows all about the Seto Inland Sea.
Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage by E- Bike Tour
Get a small taste of the Shikoku Pilgrimage by visiting temples 86-88 and seeing the goal where pilgrims finish their journey. Follow along Small and beautiful country roads to see how the pilgrims travel and learn about Japanese culture. Visit the beautiful temples and meet local people. E-bikes make this ride very enjoyable for all level riders over 150cm.
Three days in Naoshima with excursion to Teshima
Day 1: Welcome to Naoshima You take the train to Uno (Okayama) then the ferry to Naoshima. On site you collect your car at the port of Miyanoura. Check in at your hotel and take advantage of the rest of your day to visit the island's many museums. Day 2: Visit of Teshima Leave your car at the pier and take the ferry to Teshima. Another car awaits you on arrival and for 6 hours you can go around this small island, admire the view and visit the museums. We then advise you to return the car and, if you have time before the 4:17 p.m. ferry, to visit the Teshima Yokoo House Museum, which is located near the pier. Day 3: Last day in Naoshima Take advantage of your last day in Naoshima to visit museums and enjoy the island. Take the ferry back to Uno.
3.5-Hour Takamatsu Bar Hopping Tour with Local Guide
【OUTLINE】 Take a trip around to 3 locations loved by locals: a traditional izakaya, a secluded sake bar, and an udon restaurant. A local guide will show you around and help you place your orders, as you hop between locations on this tour. 【HIGHLIGHTS】 ・A local guide will take you to exceptional locations that guidebooks sometimes overlook ・In addition to visiting eateries famous in Kagawa for local soul food like chicken on the bone and udon, you will also stop by a bar specializing in Japanese sake for a sensational tasting to explore your tastes ・Enjoy Takamatsu's local cuisine at a beloved and robust izakaya, while also having an opportunity to interact with locals and create memories that will last a lifetime
Bonsai Experience with a Skilled Artisan at Japan's Top Producer
Visit Konishi Shorakuen Bonsai Garden, which has over 130 years of history. Under the guidance of the 4th generation gardener with 20 years of experience, learn to understand the quality of bonsai and the worldview embodied in the trees, and experience his beautiful creations. HIGHLIGHTS: Experience bonsai in depth at Kinashi district in Takamatsu City, where the majority (80%) of pine bonsai in Japan are produced. Learn the work directly from the owner and the 4th generation gardener of the Garden with 130 years of history. Closely watch the Bonsai master's techniques. With guidance from the master, make your own bonsai.
Naiba Lake Kayaking Tour
Float freely over the water's surface at a historic dam built 70 years ago in Takamatsu's Shionoe Town How would you like to take a relaxing cruise on the smooth and tranquil waters of a historic lake surrounded by natural beauty? Enjoy the breeze or chat with family and friends as you leisurely glide over the water's surface.
Buddhist (Gomataki) Fire Ritual in a 1300 Years-Old Cave (Odd Numbered Months)
Held each night in a cave on Shodoshima with a history that spans 1,300 years and is a rare opportunity to participate in a Gomataki Fire Ritual. This activity includes taxi transport from hotels on the island and Tonosho Port. HIGHLIGHTS: The chief priest will say a prayer for you and answer any questions concerning the ceremony. A local guide will give a lecture on prayer's manners. Before and after the main event, there will be a chance to see the magnificent sunset of Setouchi. Listen to the sound of the burning goma sticks echoing in the cave, along with the waves rolling outside, and heal any fatigue from your daily life.
Naoshima Island 1 Day Cycling Tour from Takamatsu Station
Naoshima is the main island of a township made up of twenty-seven islands administered by Kagawa Prefecture. The island has a documented history going back to the Heian period, but today it's known for its contemporary art museums, which draw visitors from all over the world, especially during the Setouchi Triennale art event held every three years in the region. Since the island is part of the Seto Inland Sea National Park, there are strict rules for the visual impact of new buildings, so many of the art museums are built into the ground, creating an interesting aesthetic of their own. ・You can enjoy to go around Naoshima island by bicycle (with power-assisted bicycle, e-bike) with Private English Speaking guide. ・Chichu Art Museum (excluded entrance ticket's fee : 2100 JPY and you should buy the online tickets) *there is not possible to take a enough time to visit here in this tour )
Meditation Experience at Temple
Koyamaji Temple is the 74th sacred spot of the 88 Shikoku pilgrimage temples scattered around four prefectures in Shikoku. The temple owns special rooms with 36 sliding doors on which a contemporary Japanese calligrapher has drawn the Heart Sutra. In this exclusive space, which is not usually open to the public, guests will have an exceptional time to listen to the priest and prepare the mind.
3-Day Private Tour in Takamatsu
Takamatsu City might be an important economic center on the island of Shikoku, yet in between the corporate gearwork that keeps Kagawa Prefecture running is an array of cultural, artistic, and traditional expression. This three-day-tour will bring visitors along these avant-garde currents full of unexpected cultural exploration and discovery. This will include taking part in traditional arts that have been preserved by the few masters that continue to hold on to traditional knowledge as well as sampling the richness that only the farms of Japan's smallest prefecture can offer. This tour will also ferry visitors across the rolling blue vastness of the Setō Inland Sea to islands rich in artistic endeavor that not only challenge what art can be but also showcase the transformative power art commands in the region. This tour will also bring visitors face to face with temples and pilgrimage paths that have been untouched by time yet are always awaiting new faces.
Stay Overnight at a Historic Brewery and Master Homemade Soy Sauce!
【OUTLINE】 Visit the soy sauce storehouse with a history unique to Japan spanning over 260 years, where the traditional "mushiro koji method" of making soy sauce continues to be practiced, and be introduced to the thoughts and traditional techniques involved by the 18th female company head in this 1-night and 2-day plan. 【HIGHLIGHTS】 ・Visit the soy sauce brewery that makes the finest soy sauce in both Japan and the world, and get firsthand experience with the techniques used with the head of the company as your guide ・Enjoy a soy sauce tasting and experience mixing your own original soy sauce ・Indulge in a special dinner that includes Kamebishi soy sauce and a host of local ingredients; also try the pizza making challenge! ・Stay in a traditional private residence dating back 100 years
Hand Towel or Handkerchief Indigo Dyeing Workshop in Sanuki
Use natural indigo dye to create a unique souvenir that you can take home with you! Trained in Tokushima Prefecture, the home of indigo dyeing, the owner of Khimaira will show you how to use indigo dyeing techniques to create your very own, original design. Enjoy a little time for yourself while learning all about the characteristics and composition of indigo dye. You can also bring your creation home with you!
Private Scenic Cycling in Teshima Island includes Teshima Museum
By using e-bike, anyone can enjoy sightseeing more comfortably and easily because Teshima is a small island but has big mood swings.
Private Professional Photoshoot in Gorgeous Ritsurin Garden In Kagawa
Come visit Ritsurin Garden in Kagawa, widely regarded as one of the most scenic gardens in Japan, and create memories that last a lifetime! In this 30-minute session, you can have your pictures taken by a professional photographer against the stunning backdrops of ever-changing natural landscapes. Whether you are travelling alone, with family, or with special someone, this will be a perfect memento of your visit to Japan. After the photo session finishes, take time to walk around the beautiful garden with many attractions. The pictures (20-30 images) will be sent to you through the internet within a month, after careful selection and editing. *There is a kimono dressing option for those who want to have pictures taken and stroll around the garden in gorgeous kimono. In order for us to prepare kimono, please inform us in advance of the participants' gender, size as well as the number of child participants. *Park admission fee (Adult 410 JPY/Child 170 JPY) is not included in the price.
Oshima & Ogijima Catamaran Yacht Tour from Japan
Ogijima has few flatlands and many slopes. This is a tour which you can enjoy while walking on an island where slopes and stone steps spread like a maze. Travel to Ogijima by a catamaran yacht and enjoy the Seto Inland Sea cruise with little shaking. During your Ogijima exploration, a local guide will tell you stories that only the residents know such as the local culture and history while visiting art spots which are integrated with their daily life. This tour is recommended for those who want to have a local experience by interacting with the islanders. Cruise on a catamaran yacht, which is rare in Japan, while enjoying the beautiful scenery of the Seto Inland Sea. Feel the beauty of the islands of the Seto Inland Sea, as well as the stunning scenery and nature of Ogijima, which is unique with few flatlands and many slopes. Experience the artistic life of the island, such as Toyotamahime Shrine and Walking Ark.
Make Traditional Japanese Refined Sugar Sweets -- "Wasanbon"
【OUTLINE】 "Wasanbon" is refined sugar and is a specialty of Kagawa Prefecture. You will make twelve Wasanbon treats (4 different types) called "higashi" using our wooden molds made by a traditional craftsman. Out of the 12 pieces you make, you will sample two of them with some authentic matcha tea. The remaining 10 pieces are packed in a gift box and you can take them home as a souvenir.
Find Peace Following Ancient Steps, Discover Japan Hiking in Kagawa
Steady steps, still air, and peace. Feel the timelessness of Japan by experiencing an ancient tradition. Located in the middle of the Seto Inland Sea lies Shikoku, famous for its thick noodles called udon, oranges, art, and a special circuit of 88 temples waiting to be discovered. Why not start uncovering authentic Japan by experiencing a part of this great trek? - Visit two temples, each with their own unique history and scenery - Enjoy hiking along the peaceful and beautiful Goshikidai Mountain range - If desired, experience the hike wearing traditional pilgrim attire
Shikoku Ohenro Private Guided Tour
Walk the 1200 years old Ohenro Pilgrimage Route with local foreigner living in Shikoku area for almost a decade.
Buddhist (Gomataki) Fire Ritual in a 1300 Year-Old Cave (Even Numbered Months)
Yacht Cruise Private Tour in Setouchi
Embrace the open water of the Seto Inland Sea on this yacht cruising experience. Visit Teshima while cruising and enjoy grand artwork and fresh local lunch on the island. Enjoy the Seto Inland Sea while enjoying the spectacular scenery that can only be seen on a private yacht. Visit Teshima and enjoy art work and fresh local lunch on the island. Enjoy various activities with a local Kagawa guide, and learn the story of Teshima and understand the rough past the local residents have been through.
Stay in Countryside Japanese Home with a Hands-on Cooking Class
The plan includes accommodations and dinner, reserving the private cottage "Le Toile" that has a history of over 50 years and a charming fireplace, making traditional udon, a local specialty, and having a special dinner. HIGHLIGHTS: Experience making traditional local cuisine (udon, hand-rolled sushi, seasonal vegetable dishes) under the guidance of a skilled local chef. Enjoy an original Western style dinner that uses an abundance of local ingredients. The local chef will greet you upon arrival, and take you to popular sightseeing spots. As the bathroom and kitchen are modern, you can comfortably spend your time there. The local chef will serve the regional takase tea.
Seto Inland Sea Half-day Kayaking Experience
Enjoy the island vistas of the Seto Inland Sea, which was the only place selected by the NY Times for "52 Places to Go in 2019" on this half-day kayaking trip. ・Carefully guided by an experienced instructor, who has kayaked all over the world ・An easy to maneuver 2-person boat is used, so even beginners can participate safely ・Land on an uninhabited island only reachable via kayak, and go cave exploring, which can also be done on the water during high tide ・Take a tea break while enjoying snacks that make ample use of local Kagawa ingredients ・Trekking can be enjoyed on an uninhabited island. Along with the scenery of Setouchi, there are many highlights, for example, the site you can feel the remnants of the megalithic religion.
Shodoshima Brompton Bicycle Tour
This tour is a leisurely bicycle trip that combines British-made folding bicycle BROMPTON and public transportation, which is different from the usual cycling tour. Even if you are not a cyclist and you are not very confident in your physical fitness, the guide will support you so that you can take a tour without difficulty.
Seven Temple Pilgrimage Private Full-Day Tour in Kagawa
Visit 7 temples with a guide and experience the charm of pilgrimage and Buddhism. Seven Temple Pilgrimage or Nanakasho Mairi is a one-day tour to visit seven temples of the 88 sacred temples of Shikoku Pilgrimage, from the 71st to the 77th temple. Guests will visit all seven temples with a guide by bus. The tour offers a variety of programs to experience the charm of pilgrimage and Buddhism such as walking pilgrimage experience on the old path, a visit to exclusive rooms at the temple, meditation experience, and Shojin French lunch course.
Takamatsu Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Takamatsu! This buoyant port city boasts many attractions, including Takamatsu Castle, regional culinary specialties like Sanuki-udon, and one of the most beautiful gardens in Japan, Ritsurin Koen. Takamatsu also serves as the gateway to the many beautiful islands in the Seto Inland Sea, making it a perfect base for exploring the region. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a six-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
Private Marugame Uchiwa Fan Workshop using Paper or Fabric
Choose from a variety of Japanese papers and fabrics dyed with glue-resist dyeing techniques or indigo to create your very own Marugame Uchiwa Fan! Marugame Uchiwa Fans have been produced for 400 years using a 47-step process. At Uchiwa Studio Kaze no Tane, one craftsperson performs all 47 steps to create uchiwa fans using a wide variety of Japanese papers and fabrics dyed with glue-resist dyeing techniques or indigo. Choose your favorite paper or fabric and create your very own original Marugame Uchiwa Fan to take home as a souvenir!
Ninja and yukata experience in Takamatsu
In March 2019, we created a studio where you can experience yukata, kimono, and ninja costumes in an effort to spread Japanese culture to many more people. Germany, China, South Korea, Australia, the Philippines, India, and Japan are also experiencing it. I would be happy if I could convey Japanese culture to as many people as possible. Let's make the best memories of the trip together! !
Kagawa Prefecture is located in the Shikoku region of Japan. It is the smallest prefecture in the country, with a population of just over one million people. The capital of Kagawa Prefecture is Takamatsu, which is known for its beautiful gardens and historical sites. The prefecture is home to many famous attractions, such as the Shikoku Pilgrimage, the Ritsurin Garden, and the Naruto Whirlpools. Kagawa is also known for its udon noodles, which are a popular dish in the region. The prefecture is also home to many festivals, such as the Sanuki Udon Festival and the Yosakoi Festival.
History of Kagawa Prefecture
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There are many places to see when visiting Kagawa Prefecture. Here is a list of the most common:
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Kagawa Prefecture does have some cool and awesome attractions. Below are the coolest:
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Kagawa Prefecture works very hard to ensure the safety of its visitors. These attractions are considered to be the safest for families:
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I have a joke with my friends that I've seen enough movies that I can predict dialogue and plot points. Not completely out of the blue, mind you, I'm not that good; but if everything is leading to a stereotypical line or an obvious plot trope, I've gotten good and noticing that the movie heading in that direction. All this is just so I can say that I was thinking about the Hellraiser franchise long before this movie looked directly at the audience and said, "Have you seen Hellraiser? Because we definitely have."
Event Horizon is about a search and rescue ship in the not-too-distant future searching for an experimental ship, the titular Event Horizon. The cast is filled with noticeable actors, from a Mr. Laurence Fishburne just before The Matrix, to Sam Neill just after Jurassic Park, to Jason Isaacs, who I'm sure most readers would know as Lucius Malfoy. Anyway, Fisbhurne is the captain and Neill is the doctor who built Event Horizon. The missing ship had an experimental warp drive that was supposed to bend space and allow it to teleport, but it went missing after its first mission. Turns out it went to Hell! Literal Hell, you ask? Well… maybe not actual Hell, but a dimension of enough pain, blood, and chaos that it drove the crew mad, infected the ship, and is now driving the rescue team mad. Neill gouges out his eyes and tries to activate the warp again, but Fishburne sacrifices himself and destroys all. All that's left of the rescue team is three people, and the ending plays coy with whether they're truly safe or not.
At the beginning of the movie, Sam Neill has a dream that includes a vision of a corpse with lines gouged into its face. "Huh," I thought to myself, "that kind of looks like Pinhead." The movie continued on as a sci-fi thriller, descending slowly into horror, and then a vision of Neill's eyeless, dead wife says to him, "I have such wonderful, wonderful things to show you." Turns out the filmmakers absolutely had Hellraiser in mind while making this (the iconic quote from that movie being, "We have such sights to show you."), with Clive Barker reportedly a consultant on the movie. And this is great for me, because I love the Hellraiser franchise! Wait, I just remembered the 8th movie, Hellraiser: Hellworld, which revolves around a killer massively multiplayer online video game. I really like–no, I just remembered Hellraiser: Revelations, the found footage one so bad Pinhead actor Doug Bradley said no thanks. I guess I enjoy–wait, there's also the abysmal Hellraiser: Judgment. It's a franchise that certainly exists with a couple good movies, so references to the good parts is always appreciated by me.
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Pope Benedict XVI releases a dove from the window of his studio at the end of his Sunday Angelus prayer in St. Peter's Square on Jan. 29, 2012 in Vatican City. The pontiff flanked by two children of the Catholic Action marked the Day for the Peace in the Middle East.
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Pope Benedict XVI speaks during a meeting with the cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church on April 22, 2005, in the Vatican City. The Pope warmly thanked the cardinals telling them he needed their advice and support to complete his mission. "Your spiritual closeness, your wise counsel, and your active cooperation will be for me a gift for which I will always be grateful," the newly-elected pontiff told the cardinals in a speech in the Clementine Hall.
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Pope Benedict XVI puts a candle in front of the death wall at the former Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz in Oswiecim, Poland on May 28, 2006.
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI sits in St. Peter's Basilica as he attends the ceremony marking the start of the Holy Year on Dec. 8, 2015.
Pope Benedict XVI meets President of Venezuela Hugo Chavez at his private library on May 11, 2006, in Vatican City.
Pope Benedict XVI, former Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of Germany, waves from a balcony of St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican after being elected by the conclave of cardinals on April 19, 2005.
Pope Benedict XVI leads his inaugural mass in St. Peter's Square on April 24, 2005 in Vatican City. Thousands of pilgrims attended the mass led by the 265th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church.
A photo taken in 1943 during World War II shows Joseph Ratzinger as a German Air Force assistant. Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger was elected the 265th pope of the Roman Catholic Church on April 19, 2005 at the Vatican City, becoming Pope Benedict XVI.
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Cardinal Edward Egan, left, watches Pope Benedict XVI, center, pray as, from left to right, New York Governor David Paterson, New Jersey Governor John Corzine, and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg look on next to a select group of relatives of 9/11 victims during a Ground Zero ceremony April 20, 2008, in New York City.
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President Barack Obama meets with Pope Benedict XVI on July 10, 2009, in Vatican City.
Pope Francis, right, hugs Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI prior to the start of a meeting with elderly faithful in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on Sept. 28, 2014. Pope Francis on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, said his predecessor, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, is "very sick," and he asked the faithful to pray for the retired pontiff so God will comfort him "to the very end."
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The Vatican's Prefect for the Doctrine of the Faith, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, later to become Pope Benedict XVI, waves to faithful following a mass on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of his priest ordination in the cathedral of Munich, southern Germany, July 8, 2001.
Pope Benedict XVI speaks on the importance of Catholic education to the heads of more than 200 Catholic colleges and universities in the U.S. and superintendents from the 195 Catholic dioceses April 17, 2008, at the Catholic University in Washington, D.C.
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Joseph Ratzinger, second from right, is shown with his family: brother Georg, second from left, father Josef, far right, sister Maria, far left, and mother Maria, center, on the day of the two brothers' ordination to the priesthood on July 8, 1951.
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI died Saturday. He was 95.
Benedict stunned the world on Feb. 11, 2013, when he announced his resignation, the first pontiff to do so in 600 years.
In a statement, Allentown Diocese Bishop Alfred Schlert called Benedict a faithful son of the church and a "champion of clarity" regarding church teaching.
"Together with Catholics and all men and women of good will, the priests, deacons, religious men and women, seminarians, and the lay faithful of our diocese mourn the loss of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI," Schlert said.
"Like many who met him, I found him to be a gentle, affable shepherd who truly cared for the person standing before him. May Pope Emeritus Benedict receive the reward of the good and faithful servant, as our prayers accompany his soul to Eternal Life."
Schlert will preside at a special memorial Mass at the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena in Allentown. Details will be announced when the plans are final.
Bishop Joseph C. Bambera of the Diocese of Scranton, who was appointed to his position by Benedict in 2010, said in a statement that the pontiff was "a great theologian-pope…because of the intellectual precision he brought to all of his work, helping us to encounter God's love and truth."
"In addition to being a strong supporter of the Church in America, Benedict truly believed in fostering Christian unity as a fundamental priority of the worldwide Church," Bambera added. "From dialoging with Lutherans to his work with Anglicans, he made many efforts to see Christians fully united."
Pope Francis will celebrate a funeral Mass for Benedict in St. Peter's Square on Thursday. The Vatican said Benedict's remains would be on public display in St. Peter's Basilica starting Monday for the faithful to pay their respects.


It Exempts all Apartments built after 1995 from rent control–specifically because the bill author's didn't want to discourage the development of new rental housing.
Vacancy Control: when a tenant leaves a rent controlled unit the landlord can "reset" the rent to the market rate.
The whole purpose of Costa-Hawkins was to allow for rent control in the areas of the State that have an economic case for it (mainly the larger metro areas where rents have been shown to skyrocket during economic booms and busts), and mitigate the potential impact that rent control might have on specific types of housing, and in particular, new development. This last part is key, because if Costa-Hawkins were to be repealed, then theoretically every new housing unit built could be subject to price controls, which would create a massive dis-incentive to build in the first place.
Think of it this way, if you were planning on investing tens of millions of dollars to build a new apartment building, the last thing you would want to hear is that the local government can dictate what you can charge for those units–perhaps indefinitely, if vacancy control is also removed. That risk alone would deter you, and more specifically your lenders, from moving forward.
That is why AB1506 – a direct repeal of Costa-Hawkins, which was introduced at the beginning of this year, was so controversial. Proponents had mixed messaging, varying from "it's just about empowering local jurisdictions and local control" to the more honest "we want to be able to apply rent control to more units" message.
Now there can be no doubt that the intentions behind the bill were, in theory, good. Our state is in the worst housing supply crisis in its history, and rents are skyrocketing, everywhere. Thus many activists' first reaction was to try and stop the rent from rising, directly and bluntly. However, as has been shown time and time again through countless studies, rent control is a demand focused policy, with the unintended consequences of limiting supply. If the real solution to the supply problem, which is undoubtedly build more housing, then anything that deters new investment in more supply is inherently problematic.
Thankfully AB1506 died last week in Committee, thanks to the caution employed by many of our more moderate legislators, and supporters from the California Apartment Association, who showed up en mass to protest the bill. Supporters have now indicated that they will instead try to put a ballot initiative to repeal Costa-Hawkins before voters in November, a move that will be much more expensive to fight.
Yet what is truly surprising about the attempt to get AB1506 passed is the poor political tactics employed by its supporters. Rather than amending Costa-Hawkins, to perhaps change the dates of exempted apartment units, or the type of units, or even to just address the vacancy control provision; they instead chose the scorched earth strategy of complete repeal. The move drew easily identifiable lines in the sand, and immediately alienated any moderate support they may have been able to court for smaller amendments. This leads even the casual political observer to the conclusion that they are either not very well organized, and thus unlikely to get the signatures needed to get it on the ballot; or that they had no faith in the efficacy of their initial push for the legislation anyway–meaning that they don't actually believe a repeal to be good for rental housing. If they did, then surely they would have attempted to negotiate incremental changes in good faith.