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The hunger hormone is involved in episodic memory in rats, new research finds
Rats with artificially-reduced ghrelin signaling showed impaired performance in an episodic memory task.
by Alexandru Micu
in Mind & Brain, News, Psychology, Science
Ghrelin, the hormone that induces hunger, also seems to play a role in memory control.
Image credits Christine Sponchia.
If you're sitting in a restaurant keenly anticipating a delicious meal that will be served shortly, chances are you'll feel hungry. That sensation is created by ghrelin, a hormone secreted in the stomach as you anticipate food. Ghrelin has been linked with the mediation of hunger signals between our gut and our brain, but new research at the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior suggests that the molecule might also play an important part in memory control.
Food for memory
"We recently discovered that in addition to influencing the amount of food consumed during a meal, the vagus nerve also influences memory function," said Dr. Scott Kanoski, senior author of the study.
After its secreted, ghrelin binds to specialized receptors on the vagus nerve, which transmits signals between the gut and the brain. The team's hypothesis was that ghrelin might also help the vagus nerve support memory formation.
Using a method called RNA interference, the team artificially reduced the amount of ghrelin receptor in the vagus nerve for a group of lab rats. The animals were then put through a series of memory tasks. The rats with reduced ghrelin signaling in the vagus nerve showed impaired performance in an episodic memory test compared to the control group. Episodic memory is the type of memory involved in remembering what, when, and where something occurred. For the rats, the test required remembering a specific object in a specific location.
A second part of the study looked at whether ghrelin signaling in the vagal nerve influences feeding behavior. They report that mice whose vagus nerve can't receive signals from ghrelin ate more frequently than unaltered mice but consumed less food at each meal. The team says this might come down to deficits in episodic memory associated with impaired ghrelin signaling rather than feelings of hunger.
"Deciding to eat or not to eat is influenced by the memory of the previous meal," says Dr. Elizabeth Davis, lead author on the study. "Ghrelin signaling to the vagus nerve may be a shared molecular link between remembering a past meal and the hunger signals that are generated in anticipation of the next meal."
The team plans to expand their research to see if they can improve memory capacity in humans by manipulating ghrelin signaling between the gut and the brain.
The findings, "Vagal afferent ghrelin signaling promotes episodic memory and influences meal patterns in rats" have been presented at the 2019 Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior in Utrecht, Netherlands, in July.
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Well, um, that was a thing, wasn't it?
I believe Megg and Mogg in Amsterdam is the second book by Simon Hanselmann about his series characters Megg, Mogg, Owl and Werewolf Jones, after Megahex. Megg is a witch -- green skin, long nose, black pointy hat, the whole package. [1] Mogg is her cat/boyfriend. They're both layabouts, stoners, and general losers with no apparent source of support. Owl is their third roommate, and the requisite functional adult of the group: he's a wet blanket, a whiner, and more than slightly annoying, but he actually holds down a job and presumably provides all of the income for this crappy little household. So he takes substantially fewer drugs than Megg or Mogg...which isn't to say he doesn't take any.
Oh, and Werewolf Jones is their dealer, who uses his own product far too much if his temper and mood swings are any indication. Jones also is the sometimes caretaker for his two feral tween sons, who are barely sapient at best. He sometimes seems to be supposed to be wild and wacky and a crazy guy, but more often he just seems psychotic and cruising for some very heavy object to be lovingly placed upside his head. There are some minor characters, too, but they tend not to talk much -- and the main four talk incessantly.
All of these are unpleasant people who do dull things in annoying ways and are both deeply horrible and deeply boring. Hanselmann's art, also, is on the dull side: he mostly uses a simple, almost animation-derived line, and his layouts are relentless grids, varying only in the number of identical boxes on each particular page. He generally puts a lot of small panels full of tedium on every page, so it takes a while to read all of the dull words these dull unpleasant people fling at each other.
You may guess that I did not exactly enjoy this book. You would be correct.
I don't mind comics about stoners -- I really loved Joe Daly's Dungeon Quest books, and wish there was another one of them right now. But I do need those stoners to interact with the outside world at least somewhat, and not sit and stew in their own drug-fueled misery. Even for stoners, Megg and Mogg are whiny dull losers, and that's saying something. If they did anything interesting, they'd be fine. If their non-adventures had snappy dialogue, they'd be OK. If the pages were attractively designed and pleasing to look at, they'd be all right.
But it's not all right. It's not even close to all right.
[1] She doesn't seem to do anything witchy, but then she doesn't do much of anything of any kind. That's kind of the point of these stories.
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Rewards would need to be in keeping with the theme and the lore of the game. Trophies ought to be a thing for sure, or some form of proof you were there and did the deed. Maybe even an item of another sort you could keep, something personal from each. A gun from the stormbot (deactivated), a claw from the Grim Chaser (to mount on your wall - a trophy effectively). Anything cosmetic would be great, something for your apartment. One of this games biggest USPs was/is (besides OW combat) the apartments. These need to be heralded and celebrated by all players because everyone can own them and decorate them. Its your little corner of the world and one of the major things which draws us all into the game. Lots of games have these now and so people will reasonably expect something like this to be available i am sure. It is something the whole community can share in, old or new.
If you want to give other rewards (armour etc) then make the armour resistant to the primary damage type that the mob dishes out but make it no better/or worse than the top armour in each bracket. Just give it as an alternative. Collectors can still collect this stuff but the people who want to pvp wont be so disheartened if they wore it and lost it.
Perhaps even a title could be awarded to the people who claim a kill on every one of the named bosses? Like the "paladin" myth that kicked around at the start of NC2 - for anyone who doesnt know there was a rumour/plan to give people the "paladin" tag instead of "master" on completion of all of the epics available. However it took a while for the anti-city epics to be implemented and so I think it was scrapped or forgotten about.
You could also give people a whole load of XP for completing a quest together as a faction/clan/group against these bosses. Something to bind players together in a shared experience that doesnt involve (necessarily) killing each other.
None of the above ideas are new, unique or even remotely original and every single one has been done in one game or another since the birth of the internet. You only need play a few newer mmos to get some inspiration. If something is simple to do and easy(with a pinch of salt) and most importantly doesnt impact on pvp balance then i would try my best to throw it all in wholesale if you can.
What about adding all of the other missions people sent in a few years back? Sure the competition has long finished and the winner was announced but couldnt you implement the other submissions that didnt win? Or hold a new one?
Failing all of that, just do what 90% of the other game designers are doing this year and create a battle royale mode.
I've added two named Mobs to the world with Update #22.
It's a (little) start - Hope you guys like it.
will there also be altered spawns for areas that involve epic quests?
just as example the 3rd tangent mission leads through areas filled with doy mobs, hover bombers and warbots.
far to dangerous if done at the actual level.
ive done both "jay smolly" and "mul kethag". mul kethag is not fighting back, just walking into the water nearby.
more boxes to hack into and quicker respawns for mutant concentrations.
I'd love to see world bosses with triggerable events (for example a huge Warbot carcass which needs a specific chip, farmed from wasteland Units to be activated).
I'd love to see them with specific resistance requirements to be effectively fought. Also long respawn timers for them would further competition between player groups.
Some unique PA's equal to PA3 but with different Resists and Skins would be good rewards.
Slot enhancer and Rareparts would be good rewards as well.
Hoverbot placement has already been mentioned.
A valid way to level in the Wastelands would also be appreciated.
Something that can compare with regants and caves but single target?


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Elevate 2017, BitTitan Inc.'s first annual partner conference, wrapped up in Denver yesterday, but not before senior leaders shared details with ChannelPro on what comes next for the Kirkland, Wash.-based vendor's MSPComplete orchestration and automation solution and MigrationWiz cloud migration offering. Here's what we asked and they answered.
Question: What's on the MSPComplete Roadmap for the next 12 months?
1. More automation capabilities. As ChannelPro reported earlier, the new edition of MSPComplete that BitTitan unveiled this week not only documents and orchestrates administrative tasks, as before, but executes them automatically when instructed to do so as well. Look for BitTitan to extend and enhance that functionality in the next year. In particular, partners can expect to see support for scripting languages beyond Microsoft PowerShell, which is currently the only option, and a library of pre-canned automations for commonly performed administrative functions.
"A lot of these MSPs don't really have the skill set to build automations from scratch," Kirstein notes. "They need Lego building blocks." Both BitTitan itself and its alliance partners—which include Datto Inc., Dropbox Inc., and BVoiP, among others—will supply those building blocks in growing volumes over the months ahead. Eventually, Kirstein says, users will have thousands of free, ready-to-use automations at their disposal.
2. More change management capabilities. BitTitan wants to make it easy for front-line technicians to suggest improvements to managed service workflows.
3. More analytics capabilities. The latest release of MSPComplete includes data-driven benchmarking functionality that channel pros can use to see which of their services are most and least profitable. Going forward, BitTitan plans to provide MSPs both more ways to scrutinize their own efficiency and entirely new ways to study the IT efficiency of their clients.
"If we can enable our partners with the right data, they can create a whole new level of relationship with their customer," Kirstein says.
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Q: UIBarButtonItem not triggering IBAction I'm trying to create a UIBarButtonItem that opens the camera once the button has been tapped. For some reason, my takePicture(_sender:) function doesn't seem to be getting called.
I originally tried to create my UIBarButtonItem using the Interface Builder. Here was the interface and a screenshot of the actions connected to the UIBarButtonItem:

And here is the code for my takePicture(_sender:) function:
@IBAction func takePicture(_ sender: UIBarButtonItem) {

    print("Taking picture...")

    let imagePicker = UIImagePickerController()

    // If the device has a camera, take a picture; otherwise,
    // just pick from photo library
    if UIImagePickerController.isSourceTypeAvailable(.camera) {
        imagePicker.sourceType = .camera
    } else {
        imagePicker.sourceType = .photoLibrary
    }

    imagePicker.delegate = self

    // Place image picker on the screen
    present(imagePicker, animated: true, completion: nil)
}

The little circle next to my function declaration is filled in and connected properly:

However, when I load the simulator and press the button, the UIImagePickerController never appears and my print() function is never called in the code.
So, I then tried to declare the UIBarButtonItem programmatically to see if perhaps it was an issue under-the-hood of Xcode's Interface Builder. Here was my code:
(Note: I deleted the UIBarButtonItem from the Interface Builder and then I connected the UIToolbar to my code using an @IBOutlet.)
override func viewDidLoad() {
    super.viewDidLoad()

    let takePictureBarButton = UIBarButtonItem(barButtonSystemItem: UIBarButtonSystemItem.camera, target: self, action: #selector(DetailViewController.takePicture))

    toolBar.setItems([takePictureBarButton], animated: false)
}

@objc func takePicture() {

    print("Taking picture...")

    let imagePicker = UIImagePickerController()

    // If the device has a camera, take a picture; otherwise,
    // just pick from photo library
    if UIImagePickerController.isSourceTypeAvailable(.camera) {
        imagePicker.sourceType = .camera
    } else {
        imagePicker.sourceType = .photoLibrary
    }

    imagePicker.delegate = self

    // Place image picker on the screen
    present(imagePicker, animated: true, completion: nil)
}

As a last ditch attempt at debugging this program and trying to find where the problem lies, I created a temporary button in my UI and connected that to my takePicture(_sender:) function instead (I changed the signature from a UIBarButtonItem to a UIButton). That worked perfectly. This tells me that the problem is not with the function itself, but has something to do with the connection.

A: I was seconds away from posting this question when I found a similar question. The user stated that the root of their problem lied in a UITapGestureRecognizer on their View Controller.
To solve my problem, I simply set my UITapGestureRecognizer's target to be my StackView instead of the the entire view.
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I'd be curious to learn why the UITapGestureRecognizer stopped my UIBarButtonItem from being tapped, but not the normal UIButton. Seems a little strange...

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Swift 4

I went through this problem and referenced above answers. The project I worked on had UIButton as navigation bar item and hence it comes under navigation item and I found out that the outlet for the IBAction should be connected to the button in the bar button item rather than connecting it to the bar button item itself. In mattkx4's question, the IBAction has 'UIBarButtonItem' as its sender. I fixed the issue by connecting the button inside the bar button item to the action.

As you can see there is a button inside the bar button item. Connect the action to this button and the action  will be triggered.

A: make sure you connect your camera button with action for touchUpInside event

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Q: How to make a button display a form on a webpage I have an HTML page. On the HTML page, there is table. On top of that there is a table navigation bar that allows one to add an item or add an inventory. When the add item button is clicked, I would like to have a form displayed over the table for the user to fill out the related fields to add the item. The trouble I am having is, the way I have it now, when I click add item, the form just pushes my table down towards the bottom of the page. Kind of like stealing its place and moving it aside. I don't want this. I want the form to display itself right on top of the table. I don't care if the table needs to disappear, go blurry, or anything. I am also required to use bootstrap as much as possible so you'll see in my code its mostly bootstrap. yes this is for school. I was thinking of using JavaScript to show/hide the form and table with an on click action but I do not know how to do this. I am open to all suggestions. The Code is below.
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    <meta charset="utf-8">
    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1, shrink-to-fit=no">
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="https://stackpath.bootstrapcdn.com/bootstrap/4.5.0/css/bootstrap.min.css" integrity="sha384-9aIt2nRpC12Uk9gS9baDl411NQApFmC26EwAOH8WgZl5MYYxFfc+NcPb1dKGj7Sk" crossorigin="anonymous">
    <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="styles/test.css">

    <title>Case Medical | Items List</title>

SCHOOL WORK

        Hello,

                ME

            <form class="form-inline d-flex justify-content-center md-form form-sm active-cyan-1 mt-4">
                <input class="form-control form-control-sm mr-3 w-75" type="text" placeholder="Search"
                       aria-label="Search">

            </form>

                        Home

                        Items

                        Inventory

                        Locations

                        Inventory Orders

                        Suppliers

                    Items List
                    <button type="button" class="btn btn-dark" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#itemModal">
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                                        <input type="text" class="form-control" id="UDI-NUMBER" placeholder="UDI">

                                    <input type="text" class="form-control" id="NAME" placeholder="Name">

                                    <input type="file" class="custom-file-input" id="IMAGE-UPLOAD">
                                    Image Upload

                                    <textarea class="form-control" id="DESCRIPTION" rows="3" placeholder="Description"></textarea>

                                    <input type="text" class="form-control" id="DIMENSIONS" placeholder="Dimensions">

                                    <input type="text" class="form-control" id="PRICE" placeholder="Price (USD)">

                                    <input type="text" class="form-control" placeholder="Category">

                                        <button class="btn btn-dark" type="button" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#itemSelectModal">Select Category</button>

                                        <input type="text" class="form-control" id="LOCATION-NAME" placeholder="Location Name">

                                        <input type="text" class="form-control" id="LOCATION-ID" placeholder="Location-ID">

                                        <input type="text" class="form-control" id="ROOM" placeholder="Room">

                                        <input type="text" class="form-control" id="Shelf" placeholder="Shelf">

                                        <input type="text" class="form-control" id="CABINET" placeholder="Cabinet">

                                        <input type="text" class="form-control" id="BIN" placeholder="Bin">

                                <button class="btn btn-dark LOCATION-BUTTON mb-3" type="button">Select Location</button>

                                    <input type="text" class="form-control" placeholder="Supplier">

                                        <button class="btn btn-dark" type="button">Select Supplier</button>

                            </form>

                            <button type="button" class="btn btn-dark" data-dismiss="modal">Back</button>
                            <button type="button" class="btn btn-success">Save</button>

Modal title

                            <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close">
                                ×
                            </button>

                            ...

                            <button type="button" class="btn btn-secondary" data-dismiss="modal">Close</button>
                            <button type="button" class="btn btn-primary">Save changes</button>

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html, body {
    height: 100vh;
}

/**********************************************************************************************************************/
/***************************************************** TOP BAR ********************************************************/

.top-bar {
    background: #478CA4;
}
.fa-sign-out-alt {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

/**********************************************************************************************************************/
/**************************************************** SIDE BAR ********************************************************/

.side-icon, .side-text {
    color: #4D4D4D;
}
.side-bar {
    background: #E1E1E1;
    height: available;
}
.first-row {
    height: 100vh;
}
.side-text:hover {
    color: #478CA4;
}

/**********************************************************************************************************************/
/************************************************** ITEMS TABLE *******************************************************/

.main-area {
    height: available;
    width: 100%;
}
.table-nav {
    background: #478CA4;
    width:100%;
    height: 60px;
}
.table-container {
    height: 600px;
    overflow-y: scroll;
}
.add-inventory-button, .add-item-button{
    background: #36788F;
}

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A: There are multiple approaches. What you are describing is a classic "Modal" feature.

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*Easiest approach would probably be (as mentioned in the comment): use bootstrap modal.

*You can hide the form with display: none; and display: inherit; when the form should be shown. You can add a class to your form with document.getElementById("formId").classList.add("open"); and then in your css add the style:
.open {
display: inherit;
position: fixed;
top: 50%;
left: 50%;
transform: translatX(-50%) translateY(-50%);
z-index: 1;
}

*More complicated: create your own modal component that can display your form as a nested component.
If you could share a Codepen or Codesandbox it would be easier to help you out.


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What responses cognitive or behavioral to the crisis actually made things worse? The resident wants to be transferred to another unit of the hospital because he had a nightmare and cold sweats last night. What are alternative constructions that could have been placed on the event? Learn more about crisis intervention by Find practice question about crisis intervention and a bunch more. Thus, regular follow-up of the progress the client is making is essential; the crisis worker should make sure that the effectiveness of the action plan to address the different crises being experienced by the client is noted. A nursing instructor is teaching about the Roberts' Seven-Stage Crisis Intervention Model. Volunteering at a crisis intervention center or hotline is an amazing and important job. So at the end of this paper you should have a clear understanding of the mating and reproductive behaviors of the red fox and squirrel monkey.
Models of Crisis Intervention Carolina A. She is admitted to a psychiatric unit after overdosing on Tylenol. An aggressive client has been placed in restraints after all other interventions have failed. Suicide is alarming in the United States and is seemingly robbing the vitality of individuals from 18 to 65 years old. Ottens, PhD From Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Roberts and Northern Illinois University Ottens Contact author: Albert R. Crisis intervention is the most widely applied form of brief treatment used by mental health practitioners.
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A proactive response to family violence: The results of a randomized experiment. Plan and conduct a thorough assessment including lethality and dangerousness and immediate psychosocial needs. Basic Techniques for Crisis Intervention Three basic techniques for crisis intervention have become an accepted standard in providing immediate intervention to crime victims and survivors in the aftermath of trauma. For instance, if the client tries to take sleeping pills in huge doses this summer in order to cope with the hurt he is feeling, then the crisis worker should make the client reflect on such action being taken. The return to normalcy may be misleading, as serious residual psychological damage may have occurred. A large-scale community disaster such as a major hurricane first requires disaster management, then emergency rescue services. Societal or mass trauma can occur in a number of settings and typically affects a large group or society such as school shoot-outs, terrorist attacks, and natural disasters.
Adolescent suicidality and crisis intervention. The advantages and disadvantages of each evaluation strategy are discussed, and guidelines are offered for the sophistication of future research and program evaluation efforts. However, despite promising crisis treatment effects, we cannot yet determine the long-term impact of evidence-based crisis intervention until longitudinal studies are completed. One person with inner strengths and resiliency may bounce back quickly after an earthquake, tornado or hurricane, whereas another person of the same age with a preexisting mental disorder may completely fall apart and go into an acute crisis state. Brief Treatment and Crisis Intervention, 1 2 , 87-100.
Crisis assessments: A three-dimensional model for triage. Crisis intervention handbook: Assessment, treatment and research 3rd ed. Stage I: Psychosocial and Lethality Assessment The crisis worker must conduct a swift but thorough biopsychosocial assessment. Treatment gains and potential problems can be discussed at the booster session. As the victim begins the description, remember to validate the reactions and responses.
The client refuses to eat lunch. Their lives have typically been thrown into chaos and they feel out of control. Rapport is facilitated by the crisis worker offering conditions such as genuineness, respect and acceptance of the client. Exploring Solutions and Educating the client in best practices of Coping At step five, the victim and counselor should begin to collaboratively generate and explore alternatives for coping. The red fox is the largest member of the fox family; it is also a member of the dog family. Her boyfriend will be attending a college out of state that she planned to attend. In this chapter, examples of brief therapy and crisis intervention are provided.
Crisis intervention: A review of outcome research. In the event that the victim does not respond to any of the questions asked, the victim assistance provider must remain patient. Victims who are in physical shock may be unaware of the injuries they have already sustained or the dangers they still face. Conclusion: This study is considered the first of its kind in Qatar to provide evidence on the benefit of crisis counseling and psychoeducation interventions in improving the psychological well-being and quality of life of women with early-stage breast cancer in Qatar. . Louis officer killed by colleague in accidental shooti.
By its nature, crisis intervention involves identifying failed coping skills and then helping the client to replace them with adaptive coping skills. Increasingly, communities and mental health professionals began to recognize the rights of the mentally ill to live independently. Ask the victim to describe the event. It may be appropriate to tell the person or group that although the situation is overwhelming right now, most people can and do recover from crisis experiences. Personal crisis plans were not always used. As a result of the trauma they have suffered, victims often need immediate, comprehensive support and assistance to deal with new and often troubling emotions and reactions. The victimization story will probably change over time as they learn new things and use the information to reorganize their memories.


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Governor Signs Bill Authorizing Funds for Capital Improvements
Governor Jay Nixon has signed a bill that will authorize up to $200 million in bonds for capital improvement projects at colleges and universities across the state.
Nixon signed the bill in Springfield June 5, following approval by the Missouri Legislature last month. ECC will receive approximately $1.8 million.
"We are looking forward to getting started on repairs and renovations in several buildings," said Dr. Jon Bauer, ECC president. "With this funding we will be able to complete some projects that we wouldn't have been able to accomplish for a number of years."
Renovations to Hansen Hall will be the top priority at ECC. Constructed in three stages beginning in 1978, improvements to Hansen Hall would include replacement of a wheelchair lift for improved accessibility for individuals with disabilities; renovation of classrooms and offices; rigging replacement and other safety-related measures in the theater; tuckpointing; renovation of the information technology department, roof repairs; restroom upgrades, and replacement of some flooring.
The second oldest building, Shook Student Center, would also be in line for renovations. Upgrades to that facility, which was completed in 1973, will include ceiling and lighting replacement, upgrades to student study areas and classroom renovations.
A portion of the bond funds would also be used to repair the roof on the Regional Training Center which is 15 years old. Bauer noted that most of the work will be done in 2016.
Bauer noted that most projects would be done in 2016.
Governor Nixon visited the Union campus last December to view some of the areas that would be upgraded.
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James Douglas Waltermire (February 15, 1949 – April 8, 1988) was an American politician.

Born in Choteau, Teton County, Montana, Waltermire served on the Missoula County, Montana Board of Commissioners in 1977. In 1978, he lost the election to the United States House of Representatives on the Republican Party ticket. From 1981 until his death in 1988, Waltermire served as Montana Secretary of State. Waltermire died in an airplane crash near the Helena Regional Airport in Helena, Montana. Waltermire was seeking the Republican nomination for the office of the Governor of Montana at the time of his death.

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One of the most convenient, quick and affordable ways to get around the town is to use electric scooters. These fast electric scooters not only save your money but also reduce your carbon footprint. They have gained popularity over the last few years in the U.S. You see these scooters everywhere in U.S. cities. But the people who enjoy adventure need specially designed tough and rugged off road electric scooter for adults, ideal for high speeds even on rough grounds. These off road scooters do considerably better than the traditional electric scooters over varied terrains. Without wasting your single minute, here is a quick list of our top 4 off road electric scooter for adults available on the market.
If you are a person, who wants an off road electric scooter in a lower price range with all necessary features available, so Razor RX200 Cheap Electric Off-Road Scooter is ideal for you. This off-road electric scooter delivers at its best comparing to the other expensive off road scooters available on the market, being offered at half a price. We are going to review this electric scooter for off road terrains.
One of the most impressive features of this electric off road scooter for adults is its durable alloy wheels and heavy duty tires specially designed with strength and off road operations in mind. These tires having a pressure of 60 psi are ideal for both on road and off road use. This off road electric scooter for adults comes with a new hand-operated rear disk brake that gives you an ultimate drifting and stopping even in adverse conditions.
The Razor RX200 Cheap Electric Off-Road Scooter is equipped with High torque, chain driven an electric motor which allows it to reach a top speed of 12 miles per hour. It also features two 12V sealed lead acid rechargeable batteries for 40 minutes of continuous use per charge. The main frame and the front fork is constructed from lightweight steel, therefore it weighs 46.4 pounds. This off road electric scooter has the ability to withstand the punishment of rough terrains and gives you respectable performance.
The top speed of this electric scooter for off-road use is 12 miles per hour.
It is equipped with two 12V sealed lead acid rechargeable batteries for 40 minutes continuous use.
Comes with a Battery charger which takes 12 hours for complete charging.
This off road electric scooter for adults is built with durable, lightweight steel and weighs only 46.4 pounds.
The recommended age for use of this electric off road scooter is 13 years and older.
The maximum weight limit for the rider is 154 pounds.
Its dimensions are 37.7 x 16.8 x 40 inches.
This electric motor scooter is equipped with alloy wheels and heavy duty off road 60 psi tires for comfortable riding experience.
Features a High-torque, chain-driven electric motor with new gear ratio located near the rear wheel.
It also has a Twist-grip throttle.
The Razor RX200 Cheap Electric Scooter is a new version of the classic E200 Electric Scooter.
Features Soft rubber grips for a user-friendly experience.
It has a good looking Riser style handlebars.
This electric scooter for off-road use comes with hand operated rear disc brakes for easy and quick stopping.
The Razor RX200 electric Off Road scooter has a full deck tape.
It is equipped with a retractable kickstand for great performance.
You need some assembly before riding the scooter.
It is a rear wheel sprocket drive train with a freewheel for coasting.
This scooter for adults also comes with Triple bolt clamp and Soft rubber grips.
Comes with a Battery charger.
Chain driven motor with a high gear ratio.
Doesn't have LCD Display with a speedometer.
Only 40 minute Battery life.
Long Charging time of 12 hours.
When it comes to the best off road electric scooter for adults, the uberscoot brand is well-known. They are in the market of the personal transport vehicle for almost 20 years. Their innovative state of the art design and technical patented advancements made them able to sell over 5 million units to the date. We have selected their one of the most demanding 1600W electric scooter for off road use. We'll give you a quick glimpse at the most amazing specifications and features of UberScoot 1600W Off-road Electric Scooter For Adults.
This uberscoot electric off-road scooter is powered by a 1600 watt motor which gives over two horsepower for a top speed of over 45 km/h. It comes with four 12V, 12AH Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) batteries (48V System) for ultimate performance that offers a range of 12 miles per charge. You can extend the range of this fast electric scooter by activating Economy Mode. It also has a fast charging system that needs only 6-8 hours charging time for 100 percent charging.
The UberScoot 1600W folding scooter is equipped with wide 11-inch Pneumatic knobby tires which allow you to take this scooter on any terrain. It also features Front and Rear Disc brakes to give you a smooth riding experience. This electric motor scooter has a one-touch folding frame and Posi Lock for locking the frame. In addition, it comes with headlight and tail light for night use.
The UberScoot 1600W electric scooter for off road use is made from a high strength material, so it has a weight of 117 pounds.
Comes with four 12V/12AH (48-volt system) Sealed Lead Acid batteries that give you a range of 12 miles per charge.
It is powered by a 1600 watt brushless electric motor that delivers a high speed of 45km/h.
Its battery has a fast charging system and requires 6-8 hours for full charging.
The battery of this off road electric scooter for adults has a long life and can be used up to 250 cycles.
The 11-inch Pneumatic Knobby Tires allow you to take it anywhere from smooth roads to bumpy and rough terrains.
This adult scooter has an unfoldable dimension of Length 49 in, Height 43 in, Width 25 in.
The maximum Carrying Capacity of this uberscoot electric off-road scooter is 265 pounds.
Comes with a Chain drive system.
Its folded dimension is Length 46 in, Height 21 in, Width 25 in.
Its economy mode conserves less battery and give you better milage per charge.
This electric off-road scooter features a quickly detachable seat to give you an incredible riding experience.
It has a key ignition feature that prevents unauthorized access.
The front and back lights allow you to use it even in the night.
Comes with kickstand and pedestrian bell.
Smart Battery Charger is also included in the box.
The front Cam-Link suspension and rear twin-shock suspensions give you a smooth ride even on rough terrains.
Quick and easy one-touch folding feature allows you to fold the scooter in seconds.
It also comes with a Posi Lock for locking the folded frame.
The UberScoot 1600W electric scooter for off road terrains is equipped with the variable speed twist throttle.
You need some assembly before riding.
Extra wide 11 inch knobby tires for smooth ride.
Equipped with Quick Release Seat.
Does not come with speedometer.
The Nanrobot 2000W Electric Scooter for Off-road Terrains is yet another incredible product to put on our list of top 4 off road electric scooters for adults. This is built for ultimate performance, therefore we have decided to include it in the top 4 electric off-road scooters. The NANROBOT 2000W off road electric scooter for adults is loaded with an array of innovative features, This is what makes it a good choice for outdoor pursuits.
One of the most impressive features of this off road electric scooter for adults is its 10 inches, non-slip tread pattern tubeless tires. These all-terrain, thickened 3 ply rubber tires are wearproof and deliver superb performance even on the rough and bumpy terrain. It also comes with good-looking high impact rod, single link suspension for smoother riding experience. Its LCD tells you about battery level, battery voltage, current gear, and speed and comes with three buttons, two for gear shift and one for Power on/off.
This electric off-road scooter is equipped with two brushless hub motors ( 1000W each) with a power of 2000 Watt, so it can reach speeds as high as 40 miles per hour. It comes with five-speed gears and drives mode switch for single wheel and dual wheel drive. It has an amazing range of 45 miles per charge, thanks to its 18650 Lithium battery. Its board is built with aluminum alloy and fender is constructed from carbon fiber for maximum durability. This electric off road scooter can easily climb the slopes up to 30 degrees.
This off-road electric scooter has a folded dimensions of 12*43*22.5 Inches.
Its unfolded dimension is 48*45*22.5 Inches.
It comes with a 48V lithium battery that gives an amazing range of 45 miles per charge.
This Lithium battery takes almost 3 hours for complete charging.
The overall weight of this product is 70 pounds.
The Lithium battery has a long life and you can use it from 500 to 800 times.
Features two x 1000 watt electric motor to reach a top speed of 40 miles per hour.
The maximum allowable gradient for this electric scooter for off road use is 30degrees.
It can bear a maximum weight of 150 kg.
Comes with 10 inches tubeless 3 ply rubber tire for a smoother ride.
It looks great in all black color.
The main board of this electric motor scooter is constructed from Aluminum alloy.
Its fender is built with carbon fiber for high strength performance.
Nanrobot D4+ 2000W Electric Scooter for Off-road Terrains is equipped with front and rear suspensions for better riding experience.
Comes with both front and rear disk brakes but you are advised not to apply the front brake when going downhill or at a high speed.
Its LCD gives you information about current gears, speed, battery level, and battery voltage.
It has a drive mode button to switch between single and dual wheel drive for optimum performance.
Features headlight and tail Reflector.
It also comes with the front and the rear fenders.
Its quick release point allows you to fold it in seconds.
This electric off-road scooter is equipped with extra wide deck for easy standing during a ride.
Stylish electric off road scooter with wide Deck.
Amazing range of up to 45 miles per charge.
Dual wheel drive Mode with 2000 watt Power.
Razor as being the great company yet made another amazing product with premium features. They are in the market since 2000 which is 18 years till now. Their award-winning product line includes electric scooters, kick scooters, skateboards, hoverboards, and snowboards. Let's have a closer look at the unbiased review of their one of the best Razor E300 Off Road Electric Scooter.
The Razor E300 Off Road Electric Scooter for adults is equipped with a 280-watt super-quiet, chain-driven motor for high performance. This electric motor allows to travel at a faster speed and reach a top speed of 15 miles per hour. You can control the speed with its Twist-grip acceleration control. This off road electric scooter for adults also comes with a rechargeable battery which provides 24V of power and gives you 40 minutes of continuous ride time at high speed. This battery needs 12-24 hours charging time for 100 percent charging.
The Razor E300 Off Road Electric Scooter for adults is a can not leave out for quality and performance at a much more friendly price. It features a larger deck which allows rider of 12 years and up to stand comfortably and enjoy the ride. This electric motor scooter is a family scooter, everyone in the family can use it from kids to the adults. The Razor E300 Off Road Electric Scooter for adults also comes with large 10 inches wheel and Hand operated rear wheel resistance brake for smoother riding experience.
Features a quiet chain driven 280 Watt Electric Motor that allows to reach a top speed of 15 miles per hour.
Its 24V Rechargeable battery allows you to 40 minutes of continuous use at high speed.
The Maximum weight capacity of this electric off road scooter is 220 pounds.
It is ideal for the whole family from 12 years and above.
Comes with 10 inches tires specially designed for off road use.
It requires a very long charging time from 12 hours to 24 hours for complete charging.
The dimension of this electric motor scooter is 41x17x42 Inches.
This off road electric scooter for adults is built with lightweight material and weighs only 52 pounds.
It comes in grey, red and blue colors.
It has a rear wheel brake system.
This off road electric scooter for adults does not come with clutch or gear assembly that prevents from jerky speed changes.
Features a Heavy duty, Super-sized deck for comfortable riding experience.
Its long 10 inches tread pattern tires work best on all terrains.
Some assembly for this electric off-road scooter is required before use.
Its Super quiet, High torque, chain driven motor gives you an incredible performance.
You can control the speed of this off road electric scooter with the Twist-grip on the right side of the handlebar.
Its main frame is built with the heavy-duty metal.
Features a Hand operated rear wheel resistance brake for easy stopping.
The Razor has amazing people in its customer service for your assistance available from Monday to Friday.
Comes with a Retractable kickstand.
Razor RX200 is the only scooter that is made for off-road. Great article. I love your blog.


Hello from Cusco. Along with three other classmates from New York, I am here to study the Quechua language at Centro Tinku, a language school that is about a 5-minute walk from the Plaza de Armas. In addition to this intensive program, I am also planning to research photography in Peru for my master's project. My intention is to explore the many ways that photography may be used in and around Calca, a small town about an hour drive outside of Cusco in the Sacred Valley.
While all four of us from NYU passed the evaluation into the intermediate level, all 10 of us in the class have had a different experience in learning the language. Even though our professor in New York is a native speaker from Cusco, it is incredibly challenging to attempt to converse with Quechua speakers outside of a classroom setting. One of the benefits of studying Quechua in Cusco is the countless opportunities we have to practice. Participating in a homestay, I have the advantage of chatting with my Señora in Quechua over a mate de coca or while learning a new recipe. Quechua speaking taxi drivers, waiters and sellers in the market have generally seemed willing to see how this gringa fares: I would say that I know that I have a lot of learning ahead of me, and I'm excited to have so many chances to actually use the language on a daily basis.
We are now in our second week of classes, and I finally feel like I may have a grip on being here. The first week was intense, to say the least: adjusting to life with a family as part of a homestay, battling stomach complications due to new food and bacteria, fighting off colds and the flu during these frigid winter nights, trying to wrap my head around a new language. I had hoped to be able to start research in Calca almost immediately, but I see that I needed this week to get settled. In addition to the challenges listed above, Peru is also in a time of political discontentment...more on this soon.


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Michelle Obama shares her story, passion with…
Michelle Obama shares her story, passion with adoring Southern California fans
Former First Lady Michelle Obama waves to the crowd in front of emcee Tracee Ellis Ross as she takes the stage to talk about her new book "Becoming" during a book tour stop at the Forum in Inglewood on Thursday, November 15, 2018. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)
By Keith Sharon | ksharon@scng.com | Orange County Register
PUBLISHED: November 15, 2018 at 11:00 pm | UPDATED: November 16, 2018 at 4:29 pm
They needed to be inspired, to feel her grace, to applaud the way she has handled her power.
This was not a political rally, but it could have been. It was a night of adoration, without evidence of protesters.
Michelle Obama sold out the Forum on Thursday night, the second stop of a book tour that will take her through 12 cities. Fans clutched Obama's new book "Becoming" like it was a sacred text.
They came from Oakland, from San Diego, from Santa Barbara and further. There were mothers and daughters and grandmothers and friends and book clubs, all feeling a connection with the former first lady.
Obama took the stage just before 9 p.m. to a standing ovation. She was preceded by dozens of people announcing what they are becoming. "Black-ish" star Tracee Ellis Ross served as the moderator, announcing the crowd was going to meet "Michelle Robinson" the little girl from the south side of Chicago who made it all the way to the White House.
Former First Lady Michelle Obama tells a story as Tracee Ellis Ross breaks out in laughter as she talks about her new book "Becoming" during a book tour stop at the Forum in Inglewood on Thursday, November 15, 2018. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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Under a slideshow of family photos, former First Lady Michelle Obama talks with Tracee Ellis Ross about her new book "Becoming" during a book tour stop at the Forum in Inglewood on Thursday, November 15, 2018. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Fans wait for former First Lady Michelle Obama to take the stage during a book tour stop at the Forum in Inglewood on Thursday, November 15, 2018. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Artist Davin Brannon, 50, of Windsor Hills, waits outside the Forum with his painting of Michele Obama before the former First Lady speaks during a book tour stop in Inglewood on Thursday, November 15, 2018. "IÕm desperate to get this to her," he said as he worked the Twittersphere in hopes of making it happen. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Former First Lady Michelle Obama takes the stage to talk about her new book "Becoming" during a book tour stop at the Forum in Inglewood on Thursday, November 15, 2018. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Women snap photos of friends before hearing former First Lady Michelle Obama speak during a book tour stop at the Forum in Inglewood on Thursday, November 15, 2018. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Former First Lady Michelle Obama talks with Tracee Ellis Ross about her new book "Becoming" during a book tour stop at the Forum in Inglewood on Thursday, November 15, 2018. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Vyry Herrington, of Los Angeles, holds Michelle Obama's new book "Becoming" outside the Forum before hearing the former First Lady speak during a book tour stop in Inglewood on Thursday, November 15, 2018. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Fans get some lighting help from a friend as they snap a photo before former First Lady Michelle Obama takes the stage to talk about her new book "Becoming" during a book tour stop at the Forum in Inglewood on Thursday, November 15, 2018. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Christine McElhinney, left, and Marissa George, both of San Diego, outside the Forum before hearing former First Lady Michelle Obama speak during a book tour stop in Inglewood on Thursday, November 15, 2018. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Actress Tracee Ellis Ross does a leg kick as she shows her excitement before talking with former First Lady Michelle Obama about her new book "Becoming" during a book tour stop at the Forum in Inglewood on Thursday, November 15, 2018. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)
USC student Sophia Bordofsky, left and her mom Misty, of Santa Barbara, outside the Forum before hearing former First Lady Michelle Obama speak during a book tour stop in Inglewood on Thursday, November 15, 2018. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson helps introduce former First Lady Michelle Obama during a book tour stop at the Forum in Inglewood on Thursday, November 15, 2018. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Jill Shade, of Culver City, snaps a selfie with a image of former First Lady Michelle Obama before hearing her speak during a book tour stop at the Forum in Inglewood on Thursday, November 15, 2018. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Actress Tracee Ellis Ross shows the photo of her first meeting with Michelle Obama as she introduces the former First Lady during a book tour stop at the Forum in Inglewood on Thursday, November 15, 2018. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)
People line up to take a photo with an image of former First Lady Michelle Obama before hearing her speak during a book tour stop in Inglewood on Thursday, November 15, 2018. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Jennifer Chavez, Lorie Reyes and Kia Hines, from left, students at Rancho Verde High School in Moreno Valley, hold their tickets outside the Forum before hearing former First Lady Michelle Obama speak during a book tour stop in Inglewood on Thursday, November 15, 2018. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Robyn Jordan, of Oakland, who drove down to meet her best friend who lives in San Diego, outside the Forum before hearing former First Lady Michelle Obama speak during a book tour stop in Inglewood on Thursday, November 15, 2018. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Former First Lady Michelle Obama sold out the Forum during a book tour stop for her new book "Becoming" in Inglewood on Thursday, November 15, 2018. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Jill Shade, of Culver City, outside the Forum before hearing former First Lady Michelle Obama speak during a book tour stop in Inglewood on Thursday, November 15, 2018. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Katie Grossbard, of Los Angeles, a Loyola Marymount law student, outside the Forum before hearing former First Lady Michelle Obama speak during a book tour stop in Inglewood on Thursday, November 15, 2018. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Actress Tracee Ellis Ross waits to introduce former First Lady Michelle Obama before talking with her about her new book "Becoming" during a book tour stop at the Forum in Inglewood on Thursday, November 15, 2018. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)
"I was kind of a feisty kid from day one …" she began, and then described getting in a fight and rolling around on the ground kicking until she earned the respect of girls in her neighborhood. She praised her parents, especially her father, Fraser Robinson. "He was incredibly kind," she said.
"Men, don't underestimate the role you play in making girls feel love and support," Obama said.
Her mother, she said, is the kind of person who would ask, after the huge crowd arrived at the Forum, who everyone was coming to see.
She talked about overcoming racism, striving in school, her favorite childhood books ("Pippi Longstocking" and "Peter Pan") and stepping outside her comfort zone to learn she could go to Princeton. Obama got a lot laughs when she talked about falling in love with Barack Obama.
"I looked at his picture and thought, nah," she said. "Then I heard that voice."
She described her future husband as a "unicorn," respectful, nice, smart and a very good basketball player. "That's sexy," she said. "Come on ladies." Her marriage took hard work and counseling to get through difficult times.
On marriage: "You can't come into a relationship looking for the other person to complete you," she said.
Ellis Ross guided her through funny stories and more poignant moments including Obama's miscarriage and difficulty conceiving children.
"There are millions of couples who struggle with infertility," she said. "That's part of my story. I hope we as women talk to one another more when we have these challenges."
She talked about the importance of her speech after the release of the "Access Hollywood" tape, in which Donald Trump talked about grabbing women by the genitals.
"We know how we feel when we are demeaned," Obama said. "As a kid, I hated bullies. That, for me, came through in that speech. I wanted to name the bully."
She didn't use his name at the Forum on Thursday night.
Signed copies of the book were selling for $40 in the parking lot. Tickets for the event were going for between $250 and $800 on the secondary market. Meet-and-greet tickets were on sale for more than $4,000.
"She is so positive," said Jill Shade, an engineering manager from Culver City. "She seems like she's your mother, your aunt, your neighbor, your friend."
Some of them came in need of hope.
"The state of affairs in this country is less than positive," said Misty Bordofsky of Santa Barbara. "I'm feeling in the need to be inspired."
Misty's daughter, Sophia, looked around the Forum crowd with pride.
"You see people of color, young people," Sophia said. "Michelle Obama is such a graceful figure. She received a lot of criticism. How she handled it has been very graceful."
Fans didn't talk about her running for president because Obama herself has said that is not part of her plans. Her role somehow seemed higher than that.
"She is what an American woman should be," said Vyry Herrington of Los Angeles. "She's a mother, a wife. She took her platform and used that for the betterment of our country. At the same time, she seems like a regular person."
Robyn Jordan, who hosts the website BlackGirlsCreate.org, and drove from Oakland for the event, looks at Obama as a "moral figure."
"We can look at her for kindness," Jordan said. "I look at her as an aspirational figure."
Three high school students came from Moreno Valley. They were thankful to get free tickets from Rancho Verde High School. Kia Hines, Lorie Reyes and Jennifer Chavez agreed that the best word to describe Obama was "powerful."
Hines looked around the crowd.
"Their love for her is infectious," she said.
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Keith Sharon started at the OC Register in 1985. He's covered sports, education, cities, investigations and general assignment stories. He was one of the reporters on the 2005 Pulitzer finalist series "Toxic Treats." The Register has sent him to the Middle East (for a series on life on aircraft carriers in the Persian Gulf), China (for the opening of Shanghai Disneyland), New Orleans (in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina) and San Francisco (for the World Series when the Angels beat the Giants). He has written two screenplays that have been made into films: ("Showtime" with Robert DeNiro and Eddie Murphy and "Finding Steve McQueen" with Forest Whitaker and Travis Fimmel). He lives in Trabuco Canyon with his wife Nancy, and three children -- Dylan, Alison and Trey.
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St. Croix is the largest of the United States Virgin Islands – 28 miles long and seven miles at its widest point. The island lies entirely in the Caribbean Sea, with all the beauty and warmth of a tropical destination. However, it is this island's distinct history and cultural heritage that set it apart from other Caribbean islands. St. Croix is rich in diverse history that remains alive in the architecture, national parks, historic landmarks, botanical attractions, food, music and traditions that are an integral part of island life.
Explorer Christopher Columbus found the U.S. Virgin Islands during his second voyage to America in 1493, first landing on the northern shore of St. Croix, which he named Santa Cruz (Holy Cross).
The unique influences of Danish, French, Spanish, West Indian, African and other cultures on the architecture and history of the island are evident during this self-guided driving tour. Visitors can follow the Heritage Trail map and visit 200 historic and cultural sights on St. Croix.
This beautifully restored, 18th-century plantation greathouse is a museum of Danish island history that also includes a sugar mill and gift shop. The museum features an immaculate collection of sturdy mahogany furniture and hand-carved mahogany artwork in traditional style that reflects the talent of St. Croix master craftsmen of yesteryear, and has since been reproduced for international trade.
Home to many talented local artists, St. Croix's small art galleries and studios showcase beautiful paintings, period-influenced furniture, jewelry and arts and crafts. The famed Crucian hook bracelet and jewelry are designed with larimar, a rare Caribbean gem.
Once a working sugar mill when sugar plantations supplied molasses for the rum trade, the Cruzan Rum Distillery today produces a variety of delicious rum from sugarcane and only the purest, natural ingredients. Visitors to the distillery will discover the time-honored process of rum production and enjoy free samples of Cruzan's distinctive line of flavored rums.
From the fusion of French and African cultural influences emerged the native folk music and dance of the U.S. Virgin Islands known as quelbe and quadrille. Quelbe (also called "scratch band music") has a unique acoustic sound. Quadrille is a cultural dance still performed at traditional and cultural festivities on the island.
Visitors who are feeling lucky can head to the casino for gaming at the Divi Carina Bay Resort & Casino.
Winter holidays are celebrated Crucian-style with a unique cultural experience of pageantry, music, food and dancing. St. Croix hosts this festival both in December and January of each year with much jubilation.
Located off the shores of St. Croix, Buck Island is one of only two underwater national monuments in the U.S., and the only one occurring naturally. Water enthusiasts can encounter tropical fish, coral reefs and exotic flora and fauna in a dramatic array of colors, during an unparalleled snorkeling experience through the monument's 700 acres of protected national park.
Some of the best diving in the Caribbean can be found on St. Croix's north side. Cane Bay Reef, Davis Bay and Salt River Bay are popular diving spots known for the 13,000-foot deep sub-sea canyon and steep diving walls. Divers off the coasts of St. Croix may also experience close encounters with rare species of sea turtles that nest seasonally on the island's beaches.
The Buccaneer Resort features an 18-hole, par-70 golf course sprawling across much of the property's 340 acres, and encompassing 5,810 yards of sloping fairways, deceptive bunkers and water hazards. St. Croix's 18-hole, championship Carambola Golf Course designed by legendary architect Robert Trent Jones has served as the site of many LPGA tournaments.
During May, the annual St. Croix Half-Ironman International Triathlon attracts world-class athletes to compete in one of the qualifying races for the series of World Triathlon Corporation sporting events and the Ironman World Championship. Other sporting events like the St. Croix Coral Reef Swim also draw thousands of visitors each year.
Salt River, an ecological reserve protected by the National Park, is a natural wildlife refuge and a popular area for kayaking. Visitors can explore local plants and flowers at St. George Village Botanical Gardens. Guided hiking tours, bike excursions and water activities are organized experiences that are also sensitive to the environment.
The waters off St. Croix are renowned for world-class fishing.
The St. Croix Life and Environmental Arts Project (LEAP) recycles fallen mahogany trees into beautiful furniture and works of art.
St. Croix's Henry E. Rohlsen Airport has a lengthy, 10,000-foot runway and recently opened an additional wing. The newest section of the east wing of the terminal houses a new baggage claim area and transportation facility, and serves as an air-conditioned lounge.
Located in Frederiksted, the Pier can now accommodate the cruise lines' largest new megaships, including the 140,000-ton Eagle class cruise ships. The Pier's recent $3.6 million enhancement allows two cruise ships to dock simultaneously.