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The Vietnamese community in New Orleans East rebuilds after Katrina

On the shelves of Sonny Hoang's supermarket in New Orleans East, bags of Zatarain's crab boil sit next to bags of glutinous white rice, cans of jackfruit share space with Louisiana brand hot sauce. Behind the counter, Hoang, 35, does a brisk business. His was the first grocery to reopen for the thousands of Vietnamese residents here who returned to rebuild after the most devastating natural disaster in U.S. history.

Despite the odds, the neighborhood is thriving. On a recent afternoon Hoang didn't have time to leave the cash register to investigate a delivery, and the species of a cooler full of whole fish remained unidentified. When he did break from the register, it was to clean pork ribs behind the butcher's counter.

In the upper corner of the now-infamous Ninth Ward, New Orleans East lies about 10 miles to the northeast of the tourist-oriented and relatively unscathed French Quarter. Whereas most of the semi-urban sprawl of the Ninth Ward was devastated by floodwaters—particularly the economically desperate Lower Ninth Ward—the higher-lying Vietnamese enclave was among only a handful of neighborhoods spared the brunt of Katrina's storm surge. Because of this, Hoang's electrical system was not damaged and he was able to get the store up and running in time for residents who started streaming back into the reopened neighborhood this December. Most of his customers pay in cash, but the weary-eyed Hoang extends credit to those who need it. "Sometimes I get burned," he says.

Only a third of New Orleans has returned, compared to a forty-five percent rate of return in the Vietnamese enclave.
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Only a third of New Orleans has returned, compared to a forty-five percent rate of return in the Vietnamese enclave.

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  • Besides selling food and dry goods, there has been a run on pots, pans, spoons, bowls, and the other basics of cookware. "People are just like me," he said of the still-ongoing restoration of his two-family home several blocks away, "When I cleaned my house, I didn't even think about saving anything. I just threw everything out."

    Hoang evacuated to Dallas ahead of the storm, but like many of his neighbors, he didn't see any alternative but to return and rebuild. As such, he never asked the local government or FEMA if he should proceed. "We didn't have the time to ask," he said, "we just came home to rebuild the store so people have a place to shop." Until FEMA releases its floodplain maps next month, residents and small business owners will not know how much it will cost to insure properties they are laboring to restore.

    On a nearby street, Huynh Bui, 30, supervised roof repairs for his family's one-storey home. Bui's place only took on a foot or so of water but suffered structural damage and mold. Now teaching himself carpentry, Bui six months ago rode out the storm with four brothers and sisters and his mother, who is paralyzed and bedridden. "The roof started peeling off and the water started coming in," said Bui, who emigrated from Vietnam when he was 13. One by one, holes appeared over each room in the one-storey house, spilling water and debris. The family moved their mother's bed from room to room ahead of the fissures, finally settling in the one corner of the house that kept its roof. Only when the levies were breached and the floodwaters drew near did the family evacuate. Bui would spend the next five weeks at his mother's side in a Birmingham, Alabama hospital room, watching television as New Orleans seemed to sink.

    So far only about a third of the population of New Orleans has returned, compared to a forty-five percent rate of return in the Vietnamese enclave, community leaders say. The balance is staying in Vietnamese communities throughout the South, some waiting for home repairs to be completed, others for FEMA trailers. "People can't afford to rent another house, so they have to come back here," said Bui, whose only financial assistance was a $16,000 insurance check. "When I first came back [after the storm] I was scarred. People were acting crazy. But our culture is the most important thing, we have to build up our culture."

    Six months after Hurricane Katrina made landfall, most of New Orleans East is still in ruins. Heaps of junked appliances and disemboweled furniture line the streets. Traffic lights are still inoperative. So are hundreds of mud-caked cars that litter the city. But the Vietnamese enclave is an oasis in a desert of abandonment.

    The nerve-center of the resurgence of is the Mary Queen of Vietnam Catholic church, a squat, cinder block of a building lying in the shadows of the roller coasters of the ruined Six Flags amusement park, which was underwater for weeks after Katrina. Six thousand of the almost entirely Vietnamese neighborhood's 9,000 people are Catholic, and the church has provided a non-governmental support system for the community.

    The desire to return was immediate, Father Vien Nguyen, the priest of the church said, and many residents snuck back into the neighborhood before they were officially allowed in. "When we first returned, the church was an anchor for the people," he said. Once the neighborhood was opened the church coordinated deliveries of food and supplies. The church also dispatched teams of volunteers, some from Vietnamese communities in other cities, to help people gut their homes, all of this well before the Red Cross showed up, Father Vien said. The first post-Katrina Mass was held on October 9 and drew 300 people. Attendance has since grown to around 2,000, Father Vien said.

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Dear Annie: I'm a 23-year-old male and live in a state with a low women-to-men ratio. My problem is that I have a very hard time dealing with girls. I've been rejected too many times to count. I can approach them with no problem, but I somehow manage to mess it up along the way. I have heard some real truthful rejections, but at this point, I've heard so many that I can only assume there must be something horribly wrong with me.

I have tried many different tactics. I don't press too hard and always back off quickly if given the impression my advances are unwelcome. I know that I am a little weird and shy, but I figured over time I would find a girl who appreciates who I am. I don't think it's a good idea to change my personality just to be what someone else likes, although I am willing to make compromises.

I have decided to just stop trying. I really wanted to find someone to care about, but I can't take the hurt anymore. Am I crazy? What should I do? Giving Up in Alaska

Dear Alaska: You're not crazy, but you are too young to give up. If you have a quirky personality, it's more difficult to find someone who suits you, and fishing in a small pond compounds the problem. You aren't meeting enough women. Also, keep in mind that some people are late bloomers, and things might be better for you down the road.

First, go over those previous "truthful rejections" and decide if any of them provided some constructive criticism. Then ask your best friends and close family members to critique your appearance, hygiene, personality, approach, conversation, everything. You also might consider using a reputable Internet dating service that offers a wider pool of potential girlfriends, allowing one to get to know you fairly well before committing to a relationship. Good luck.

Dear Annie: My husband will not see a dentist. We have been married for 25 years, and in that time, he has seen a dentist only once, 20 years ago, when he broke a tooth. He gargles with Listerine every morning and night, and flosses religiously. He says that is good enough.

My husband regularly sees an eye doctor and has his internist give him a thorough physical every year. If I raise the subject of going to the dentist, he gets quite belligerent. Maybe if he sees a good enough reason in your column, he'll change his mind. Bewildered in Thousand Oaks, Calif.

Dear Bewildered: Many people have a phobia of dentists, even though today dentists are knowledgeable about anxiety, offering relaxation techniques, audio headphones and sedatives for the more reluctant cases. Your husband also should be aware that gum disease is linked to heart disease. Neglecting dental care could lead to consequences more dire than morning breath.

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I have several years' experience working with long-term care and assisted living. While the information you provided is on the right track, I believe the details provided about Grama's "Activities of Daily Living" (ADLs, as they are known in health care circles) are a cry for help. Those parents want the family to recognize how much work even spry Grama is and are hoping someone will step in to carry some of the burden.

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Juawan Gray, a Youngstown 49ers fan, reacts to a play while watching the game at Buffalo Wild Wings in Austintown on Sunday night. Gray showed up at the restaurant an hour early to “gear up” for the big game.

By Danny Restivo

While the Ravens and 49ers decided who would hoist the Lombardi Trophy in New Orleans, football fans gathered around televisions in bars and family rooms to share in an annual American tradition.

At Buffalo Wild Wings in Austintown, fans threw their support behind one of the two teams for the big game. Most in the house supported the Youngstown-owned San Francisco 49ers who lost the game.

There and elsewhere throughout the Valley, the mood of the evening paralleled the movement of the scoreboard — swinging from despair to excitement to dejection when the 49ers’ come-from-behind blitz fell three points short, 34-31.

Juawan Gray of Youngstown made his allegiance evident at Buffalo Wild Wings.

“I was a 49ers fan before I was born,” said Gray.

Gray said he had been at the restaurant “gearing up for the game” one hour before kickoff,

He said living in the same city as the team’s owners was not a factor in his loyalty, but he believes they’ve made the team better.

“You have to respect what the DeBartolos and Yorks have done for the team,” he said.

Gray, who donned a 49ers baseball cap, was the most animated San Francisco fan at the bar, but he wasn’t alone.

Mike Jenoff, of Youngstown, said he was an avid Steelers fan. He said it was reason enough to cheer for the 49ers, but living in a town where the owners originated gave him more cause.

“I already hate the Ravens, but since the DeBartolos are from here, it gives the game a local element for me,” he said.

At the Ice House Inn, located along state Route 46, friends sat at the bar while eating and drinking, but split their support. James Aulet, of Sharon Pa., sported a 49ers’ jersey while his friend, Jon Steele, of Sharpsville, Pa., wore a Ravens’ T-shirt.

“We’re friends, but not very good ones tonight,” said Steele.

Steele said he had been a Ravens fan since the team left Cleveland in 1996, while Aulet said he had been a lifelong San Francisco fan. At the other end of the bar, Carson and Sharon Taylor, a married couple from Wisconsin, also split their support.

Carson was cheering for the 49ers, while Sharon was rooting for the Ravens. The couple had been traveling through the state and decided to stop near Youngstown to watch the game.

“We’re both Packers fans, but because the 49ers beat us, I have to support them,” said Sharon.

Her husband disagreed

“I got to go with Baltimore,” he said. “This night may end in a divorce.”

1whitesabbath(738 comments)posted 2 years, 3 months ago

Guy in the pic must of Lost his house , car and wife on the 49ers.

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2timOthy(802 comments)posted 2 years, 3 months ago

Glad AFC NORTH WON ! 49'Er's played good at least in the 2ND 1/2 .But I can't SUPPORT D'Bartolo at all. There's a lot of bad History with this family.During the Depression he CHEATED my family out of 75 cents on each dollar owed. He did NOT GET HIS WEATH BY BEING HONEST ! NO MATTER HOW LEGITMATE IT IS TODAY !!

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3MLC75(621 comments)posted 2 years, 3 months ago

It was a close game,I wish the 49ers could have pulled it out.I could never cheer for the Ravens.

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4chuck_carney(499 comments)posted 2 years, 3 months ago

TimOthy, how did Debartolo cheat your family? His construction business didn't get started until after WWII. Prior to that he worked for his step father's paving business.

Let it go.

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5chevinsea(30 comments)posted 2 years, 3 months ago

Oh come on Vindicator! There are 2 teams in the game! Of all the photos to put on the front page you picked this one?? I wish this paper would stop being so one sided! I'm just overjoyed that the "Browns" won!

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6timOthy(802 comments)posted 2 years, 3 months ago

Chuck Never !

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7redvert(2157 comments)posted 2 years, 3 months ago

No whitesabbath, he lost his house and car but had to keep the old lady and that was just more than he could take!

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8fattynskinny(195 comments)posted 2 years, 3 months ago

yea, debartalo screwed all the contractors that built the southern park mall too...they got pennies on every dollar as payment....

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9Freeatlast(1991 comments)posted 2 years, 3 months ago

Only in Ytown would they put up a statue ot a gangster in a mall he built
on the backs of others and then cheer for his families football team .

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10steven134(7 comments)posted 2 years, 3 months ago

Congratulations to the Cleveland Browns who currently play their home games in Baltimore. The team that now plays in Cleveland, regardless of what you call them, are not the Browns. They are an expansion team that REPLACED the Browns.. Only the gullible fans of NE Ohio could fall for such a hoax.

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This was such an important game for myself and my family, we spent the first half at the Olive Garden enjoying a good Italian meal. By the time we got home halftime was over and then the power went out. I switched channels to America's Funniest Video's. So much for Super Bowls.

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Mary Baldwin College’s Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences is welcoming its first students this month. The school is located on a 30-acre site in Augusta County, about 8 miles from Mary Baldwin‘s main campus in Staunton.

Seventy students are expected to start physical therapy and occupational therapy doctoral programs on June 15, with 35 students in each cohort. Besides those programs, Murphy Deming also plans to offer a master’s degree in physician assistant studies and an online bachelor’s degree in nursing next summer. The school is housed in a 53,000-square-foot building that includes four large classrooms, nine clinical laboratories, two research spaces and several collaborative learning spaces.

Linda Seestedt-Stanford, vice president of the health sciences college, says Mary Baldwin created it partly because of a local need for health-care training. The nursing program, for example, will help hospitals meet new Institute of Medicine standards, which call for the proportion of their nurses with bachelor’s degrees to reach 80 percent by 2020.

Augusta Health in Fishersville has agreed to provide $60,000 a year for five years to support the program, which will help its nurses meet the new requirements. Seestedt-Stanford says the nursing program “is a transition program for those nurses who have that … associate degree in nursing so they can get their bachelor’s degree.”

The health sciences college also has agreements with other Virginia schools, such as Bridgewater College, Virginia Military Institute and Ferrum College. Students at those colleges are guaranteed admission to Murphy Deming’s physical therapy, occupational therapy and physician-assistant studies programs if they meet admission requirements and have a successful interview.

“Bridgewater has sent us some amazing students, and Ferrum also has, so we are really very pleased with those articulation agreements and what we’ve accomplished so far with them,” Seestedt-Stanford says.

Mary Baldwin is a private, liberal arts university, which includes an undergraduate college for women and graduate and adult degree programs for men and women. Last fall, Mary Baldwin enrolled 1,739 total students, according to the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.

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Mon, 22 Dec 2008 19:28:00 GMT [download/play]

In this weeks Limited Edition, Stephen is welcomed back after a short break and we are also joined by Kyle Horner from Massively.
We suffer from a case of the Virgin Worlds  gremlins and briefly lose Stephen.

We talk about what we have been reading and playing. Which is lots of City of Heroes, a bit of WoW and plenty of Deadspace as John is absorbed by the Deadspace lore and universe.

We get into the news and talk about Geoff Johns leaving the JSA, Star Trek the movie having an alternate timeline.

Atari buying out Cryptic Studios

Micro transactions SWTOR, EQ1 & 2 and playstation home all giving details this week about the future of subscription models.

Star Wars The Old Republic gets a new video released and it looks good, well some of us think so!

www.planettr.com the Tabula Rasa spiritual home, evolves be sure to watch it in the coming months.

 City of Heroes Issue 13 has hit we've been playing it a lot and give our views on it first hand

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'WoW= what? (SW: TOR visuals/game influence from WoW?)' by rocknerd
Submitted on 2008-12-23 04:20:15 CST
lets not forget, that there were MMOs before WoW. it just so happens that WoW has 11 million people playing. did mcdonalds invent the burger? why is it that every shooter that comes out after doom, people aren't saying "its just a doom rip-off"... because its a first person shooter and ALL FPSs have a reticule, and guns right?

well all MMOs have taskbars, skills, abilities etc... blizzard shouldn't get credit for inventing the wheel just because they have took a spin on it.

i see this argument ALWAYS popping up everywhere. blizzard shouldnt get credit for invention of the MMO techniques as much as they should get credit for the packaging of an MMO.

what helped me to fall in love with WoW when it first came out was because games like Final Fantasy 11 and Dark Age of Camelot had very rough game mechanics for my tastes... remember those god damned downtimes for regen of health and mana, or trying to solo an enemy??? it was WAY TOO LONG and impossible to fight!!!

when i played WoW i realized you didnt have to wait 10 min to heal up so you could play again, you were right back in the action cause a developer finally said, "the games not happening during '/sit' its happening during battle and looting and conversation. that was the clincher for me. that sold me on WoW. now theres many things that WoW does that i feel arent up to modern standard. their vendors are useless, getting rewards for quests only nets you gear that isnt arranged for all classes, and your stuck being rewarded for your time with another classes weapon or armor piece... and NOW WAR, as well as LotRO has fixed those issue for me and i have moved on.

'Also re: WOW What?' by MrMikame
Submitted on 2008-12-23 12:16:07 CST

John And Stephen, Damn after you said "i Like WOW" you just broke my heart.
I used to play Wow and gave up for a few reasons,
I couldnt stand the community, And I had a serious Grudge against Blizzard after the closure of Starcraft Ghost i serously resented WOW and promptly cancelled my sub. dont get me wrong i still love the Starcraft and its one of my favourite IP's along with Final Fantasy, Starwars and Tabula Rasa.

I mean as far as a population model WOW is up high but as far as the gaming technology and play style its still in the dark ages so i totally agree with you RockNerd. Why does every one besides a few Have to do a WOW like game.
NC is doing it with Aion, Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Thus I moved To games Like Guildwars and played that for several years - loved the lore and the advancements and changes to play style.
I still love GW but moved to TR and LOOOOOOVEEDDD it.
Damn NC has done the copy wow thing now too, closing down such an awsome game to say - "heres Aion, our new WOW like game"

Its just driving me insane! it also looks really Korean stlyed, Seriously whats with all these WOW clone Korean clone MMOs.

I dont have anything against koreans but seriously..........

'nice' by welshtroll
Submitted on 2008-12-23 18:25:32 CST
I remember reading about Champions online costume creator and the quote "it will have more costumes options than city of heroes ......... did when it launched", On closer inspection there are some newer features like 4 colours per item and the addition of adding textures to costume pieces, I'm not sure how that's going to be monitored but it sounds neat.

Enjoyable show as usual folks I look forward to new ones in 2009.

'oops sorry' by shuttler
Submitted on 2008-12-23 22:07:10 CST
Listening back I missed bleeping one of the naughty words sorry about that!


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The great fortifications, which today form a peaceful and attractive background for the oldest part of Fredericia, were originally built to defend Denmark. At the time, Europe had just been through a long conflict and it became clear that Danmark´s defences would have to be reinforced.

The foundations of the fortress were laid in 1650, a period when town planners believed in an ideal town plan which linked the fortifications closely to the town. Fredericia is one of the very few Danish towns which has been laid out as a fortress town without any previous town or village development on the site.

Today the ramparts, moats, bastions and ravelins form a unique part of the modern town. The defence installations provide the townpark where one can go for walks and enjoy the landscape. However, it is much more than an ordinary townpark, because it is a tangible part of the town´s history.

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Guest Accommodation properties are likely to be smaller than hotels with perhaps more of a family home feel and approach, and a less structured service.

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Hi-On-A-Hill Herb Farm and Gardens

Hi-On-A-Hill Herb Farm and Gardens
836 Old Smithfield Rd.
North Smithfield, Rhode Island
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Phone: 401-766-1408
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Website: http://hi-on-a-hill.com

Fifty-acre seventh generation historical farm. Visit includes herb garden tour, historical apiary display garden, herb shops, lectures and gardening demonstratons. Practical, educational, and wonderful flora and fauna. Photography opportunites. Authentic replica covered bridge. We offer "Bee" educational talks by our "Bee" keeper.

Children Activities Pets Allowed No Alcohol Allowed
Listing Category: Listing in Travel Guide, Listing on Web
Region: Blackstone Valley
Guide Category: Great Outdoors- Farms & Gardens
Access: Special arrangements upon request (H1)
Admission: Donation suggested, Free
Family: Kid friendly
Method of Payment: Cash, Personal checks
Parking: Parking available, Parking free
Restrictions: Advanced notice required, Alcohol prohibited, Deposit required, Pets allowed on leash
Farms & Gardens Attributes: Tours available
Farms & Gardens Farm Type: Historic farm
Farms & Gardens Season: Fall, Spring, Summer
Groups - Comp policy: Driver, Escort
Groups - Parking: Free parking, Motor coach available
Groups - Services: Greeter available
Contact Name:Ruch Pacheco
Contact Position:owner
Contact Phone:401-766-1408
Function Space Available:No

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Hoy Nature Reserve

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Hoy, Orkney

    Welcome to Hoy Nature Reserve.

    This mixture of moorland and cliff tops may be exposed to the elements, so you really do need to wrap up warm, but a visit is very rewarding. You'll see the famous Old Man of Hoy rock stack that has inspired generations of climbers, not to mention the nesting seabirds that have been known to dive-bomb them too!

    From guillemots, kittiwakes and red-throated divers on the cliffs, to great skuas, red grouse and golden plovers on the moors, you should see some beautiful and fascinating birds.

    Stay safe: Orkney weather can be surprisingly changeable! Please make sure you have water/wind-proof clothing, stout footwear and if you want to explore the hills away from the main path network, take a map and compass. Please take great care around the clifftops.

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    Opening times 2015
    1 Jan 2015 - 31 Dec 2015

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St Andrews Farmhouse Cheese Company

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Falside Farm, Pittenweem, Fife, KY10 2RT

    The St Andrews Farmhouse Cheese Company produces handmade anster cheese - visit the farm to watch the cheesemaking process.

    You can watch the process on the farm from the purpose-built viewing gallery and stop by the Butterpat Coffee Shop for fresh homebaking.

    Anster cheese is handmade on the farm to a traditional recipe by Jane Stewart using unpasteurised milk from her husband Robert’s herd of homebred Holstein Friesian cows. The cheese is fresh and dry, with an almost crumbly texture, which dissolves in the mouth to leave a full-flavoured finish.

    The cheese is available to buy at the shop, alongside a bigger selection of British cheeses. There are also a selection of gifts, crafts and speciality foods.

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    Assisted wheelchair access Taste Our Best
    Opening Times
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    1 Jan 2015 - 31 Dec 2015

    April - September 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
    October - March 10:00 am - 4.00 pm

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Vista Del Mar Child & Family Services

Vista Del Mar Child & Family Services has been providing specialized services and therapeutic treatment to generations of Southern California children struggling with mental health problems, emotional problems, social problems, or behavior problems.

Vista Del Mar offers a comprehensive range of social and psychological services that include psychiatric residential treatment, individual and family counseling, medical and dental services provided on site by doctors and registered nurses, community treatment units, educational and vocational services, and complete adoption services.

From its original mission in 1908 as an orphanage, Vista Del Mar has evolved to the forefront of dealing with victims of child abuse, neglect, abandonment, domestic violence, and family dysfunction.  The broad-based approach to these problems is evident from the diversity of programs offered to emotionally impaired children, ages 2 to 22, of all ethnicities and backgrounds, and their families. Vista Del Mar provides a variety of services to children and families in our community.

Autism Services include The Vista Inspire Program’s Miracle Theatre, Nes Gadol, Summer Camp, and Inspired Teens, Baron School for Exceptional Children, Vista Hills Private Special Education School for Kindergarten to 12th Grade, After School Enrichment Classes, Jewish Education Programs, and Parent Support Groups.

Adoption Services include Domestic and International Adoptions, Birth Parent Counseling, and Intensive Treatment Foster Care.

Residential Program provides Residential Care and a Sober Living Home.

Counseling Services includes The Clinic and Connections Wraparound.

Prevention and Early Intervention Services includes the Early Head Start, Family Service of Santa Monica, Vista School and Baron School for Exceptional Children.

Special Education/Private School comprises Preschool through 12th Grade through Vista School and Vista Hills.

Professional Education Services include the Graduate Center, Pre-Degree, Post-Degree, Post-Doctoral, Saturdays at the Center, Los Angeles Training Consortium, and In Service Trainings.

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Serving Size: 0.33 Cup (45 g)
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Calories from Fat45*
Total Fat5 g8%
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Sodium680 mg28%
Total Carbohydrate29 g10%
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Protein7 g*
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Other Ingredients: Garbanzo bean flour, enriched unbleached wheat flour (contains niacin, iron, vitamin B1 [thiamin mononitrate], riboflavin, folic acid,), spices, expeller pressed canola oil, baking soda, granulated onion, sea salt.

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Falafel is one of the most popular foods form the Middle East. It is nutritious, simple to prepare and very flavorful. Small falafel patties are served inside pita bread with fresh greens topped with delicious sesame tahini dressing. Originally falafel was the food of the caravaneers on their long desert journeys. The popularity of falafel spread throughout the world. Come to Casbah - natural foods in good taste.

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Blue Ribbon Banter: One Life, One Ride 5

Before we get into this first article, I'd like to say how stoked we are at Vital that Zach (aka "sideshow") has agreed to write his Blue Ribbon Banter column. This is the first of many. He already has five more fantastic musings in the queue and we will trickle them out over the coming weeks. They are a welcome addition to the site and I think they will provide all of us entertainment and discussion as we cruise the virtual MTB trails. Thanks Zach! -gordo

Blue Ribbon Banter: One Life, One Ride

By Zach Faulkner

Inspiring moments come along pretty frequently these days due in part to the immediacy of our need to know, and the rate at which news travels.  Each day online there is a new headline about a touching tale of adversity overcome, or some philanthropic gesture from one stranger to another.  It is great to see, don’t get me wrong.  But I think, like all other forms of news in this country, we are desensitized to the events we hear about, even the feel-good ones. ESPN’s Top 10’s bring us these similar moments from the world of sports, and Cam Zink actually made the cut a few years back when he 360’d the Icon Sender at Rampage.  But one component we sometimes miss when we hear about all of these terrific tales of human excellence, is the mental strength of the individuals who buck the norm and just send it; taking in a struggling teen, putting oneself in danger to help another, riding up to an actual cliff and spinning off it, etc.

What’s my angle here you ask?  It is actually the elite mind of Greg Minnaar, and how his third World Championship win was one of the greatest moments in the history of our sport.  This is a big claim, but I am willing to back it up. I will concede that it was not as spectacular as Danny Hart’s win, or one of Sam Hill’s displays of rainbow-winning chaos.  Another man who earned his stripes with pure grit, Steve Peat, made an interesting comment years ago that I think is relevant here: said of another ‘stripe-clad competitor, Vouilloz, Peaty called him, “boring” and not exciting.  Fair point, Palmer certainly stole the style show from that era.  I make note of this because a friend and I talked about Greg’s win the day after, and my friend remarked (something to the effect of), [the win was] expected and just not the most exciting outcome possible, and while still a great win, only garnered a “meh” reaction.  I can’t argue that it wasn’t a super flashy win, but there was something else going on there in SA that, to me, was truly amazing.

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Brandon Semenuk, in a recent edit, said that he hates riding in front of his home crowd at Joy Ride because of the pressure and associated feelings with having friends and family in attendance.  However, Greg seems to channel those energies with a different vigor: he has an amazing ability to focus on the task at hand, use the home crowd energy as fuel, and absolutely fire down the track in PMB.  The real race heads here on Vital might recall a few seasons ago when the WC circus arrived in PMB, that Greg’s dad was ill and not in top shape.  This was a big weight on Greg, something he only mentioned a once or twice pre- and post-race.  He was fighting a lot of emotions that weekend.  But what did he do?  He won.  He put down and amazing run, under the pressure of his hometown crowd, and also the weight of an ailing parent - that is mental fortitude, and on that level, it cannot be taught.

This is further relevant in 2013 when World Champs tumbled south of the equator and landed in PMB, right on Greg’s front steps.  Greg has The Stripes, so the pressure of earning them at least once is not there, but the pressure of proving himself once more never goes away.  He is on the older end of age in the sport. But 31 is not “old”, and he has plenty left in the tank and is still at the top of downhilling. So, all eyes were on him, and had been all year leading up to the fateful weekend.  The average person will not ever face this kind of challenge: pitted against the best of the best, a no-holds-barred event where all the tricks are brought out, at home - winning is the only goal.  Imagine that for a moment; be Greg.  Feel that?  That’s an entire city behind you, cheering your name, the hype machine working overtime.

Let’s not forget that part of World Champs is the equipment risks that the riders take.  Very often, single-run parts are used, or in the very least, components what serve no other purpose beyond the weekend are in play.  For those attentive Vital viewers, the sound bite and picture of Greg’s flat tire told a remarkable story: from the moment he chose to run the light-casing tire, he knew that after the rockgarden gap, he would no longer be racing the course, riders, or himself, he would be racing against a flat tire.  But, the benefits out-weighed the risk; he knew what he had to do to win.  Like the masterful tactician he is, he managed his race run perfectly.  He flatted.  He won.  Madness.

That is perfection.  Winning at home, weighing the risks, and making the odds end up in one’s own favor.  There was no sneaky line, no over-the-limit moment of winning risk; just calculated winning strategy.  Call it boring, call it whatever you want.  I call it an iron-clad race-mind - I call it winning.  The ability to be perfect when it matters most is what sets the best of the best ahead of the rest.  Greg, Gee, Gwin, Smith - these guys know what it takes, and it is thrilling to witness the outflow of emotion they display when it all goes to plan.  The ending to World Champs this year couldn’t have been better.  After the One Life movie premiere, to have Greg win...sublime.  Seeing the emotional value of the weekend in Greg, Roskopp, the whole Syndicate, Gary Perkins, the One Lifers, and Greg’s family, it really brought the context of racing to life - the endless training, self-sacrifice, mental games, and all the external factors.  Racing is more than just sport, it is more than entertainment, it is a way of life, and it is where we test our limits in a way only we know how.

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[sound of can opening] You may know me as my online alias of “sideshow” - a well-worn nickname from my days as a teen with a huge head of hair.  I’ve been racing downhill since I was 14, after I realized I was too slow up the hills in XC.  I jumped straight in the Jr.X category and then right on into the Pro ranks once I’d weathered some wild years racing Neko before he could drive. I’m 23 now, so no one likes me, and I live post-grad in the most temperamental region in nature, a.k.a. Vermont.  The winters are cold and the summers are unpredictable, but we still have fun here. I decided to name the column "Blue Ribbon Banter" based on the best post-ride beer (science says so, no arguing), and the resulting conversations in the pits and parking lots that are fueled by the beverage.  I’ll try to keep things relevant and interesting for your entertainment.  Just remember: when people yell, “NO BRAKES” as you race by, you have to do it.


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Dr. Howard Osofsky, MD, PHD is board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Psychiatry.

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SANTA BARBARA, CA – Robert Black, M.D., M.P.H, of Johns Hopkins University, has been appointed to the Vitamin Angels’ Board of Directors.

“I am honored to join the Board of Vitamin Angels, an organization that has saved lives and improved human development through provision of essential vitamins and minerals to populations in low- and middle-income countries. Sustaining this effort and expanding it to reach more of those in need of these essential nutrients is critical,” said Dr. Black.

Dr. Black is the Edgar Berman Professor and Chair of the Department of International Health and Director of the Institute for International Programs of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore, Maryland.  Dr. Black is trained in medicine, infectious diseases and epidemiology.  He has served as a medical epidemiologist at the Centers for Disease Control and worked at institutions in Bangladesh and Peru on research related to childhood infectious diseases and nutritional problems.

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In 1997, 476.000 tonnes of DEHP was used in the EU. Due to these large quantities large amounts of DEHP are spread in the environment. DEHP is found in all environmental compartments, including remote areas. It mainly enters the marine environment through waste water from production sites, and through leakage from end products.[1]

DEHP has a low water solubility (0,003 mg/l), a very low tendency to vaporize and a high adsorption rate to particles. DEHP is a very stable chemical, it takes 2000 years to degrade it by inorganic mechanisms. It can however more easily be biodegraded. In areas with a high amount of biomass, the DEHP level can be halved in 50 days. Therefore, DEHP is not considered a persistent chemical.

DEHP has a tendency to bioaccumulate. It mainly accumulates through direct uptake from the water and not by food intake. Therefore, there is little risk for biomagnification through food chains and the same concentrations can be found in zooplankton as in fish. There might however be risks for sea birds and marine mammals which eat large amounts of mollusks, crustaceans or krill.

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Concentrations measured in estuaries usually between 0,05 µg/l and 2µg/l. Which are concentrations which might already pose problems for certain marine organisms. Concentrations in the sediments of estuaries and fjords are between 0,0116 mg/kg and 16 mg/kg dry weight. [1]

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Finishing in gusty conditions on another hot afternoon at Mission Hills, the 24-year-old South Korean player shot a 5-under 67 to reach 7 under.

American Lizette Salas was a stroke back after a 68, and Sweden’s Carolina Hedwall and Italy’s Giulia Sergas followed at 5 under. Hedwall shot 68, and Sergas had a 69.

Park is seeking her second major title after winning the 2008 U.S. Women’s Open Championship. She won the LPGA Thailand in February for her fourth LPGA Tour victory when 17-year-old Ariya Jutanugarn closed with a triple bogey to blow a two-stroke lead.

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San Antonio — Rory McIlroy matched the low round of the day with a 5-under par 67 and moved within three shots of the lead at the Texas Open, continuing his last-minute preparations for next week’s Masters.

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Election administration in New Mexico has been closely scrutinized since the close 2000 presidential election, which was decided by a mere 316 votes. In that election, questions arose about the adequacy of New Mexico’s voting systems and the efficiency of the election administration process.1 In 2002 the passage of the Help America Vote Act sent federal resources to state agencies to purchase new equipment. In New Mexico some of this money was passed on to county clerks, many of who purchased new electronic voting equipment. The 2002 election produced concerns about the voting machines used in the state, as for example problems with the new touch screen voting machines led to a loss of nearly 13,000 ballots that were “recovered” by representatives of the vendor after taking the voting memory card to their out‐of‐state corporate offices.2 Thus, new equipment alone did not allay all concerns about the state of election administration in New Mexico and indeed may have created more concerns due to a lack of a paper trail. In the 2004 general election the stakes were again high, as again New Mexico was a battleground state in the presidential contest. The 2004 results also showed a high percentage of undervotes in the presidential race, higher than any other state in the nation at 2.5 percent of all ballots

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This beautiful 2-story , 4 bedroom vacation home is situated in the desirable Sunrise Lakes development, a sought after community just minutes from the Disney theme parks. It is an attractive and tranquil setting to relax in while on vacation, with a community pool and a playground.

Our 2400 square foot home has a spacious main floor with an open concept, including a family room, living room and an eat-in kitchen. The kitchen includes all of the amenities of a home away from home, including a dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, and much more. We also cater to the young with a highchair and booster seat, as well as a pack'n'play. Just off of the kitchen is a large pantry as well as a fully equipped laundry room with washer, dryer, ironing board and iron.

You’ll feel like you’re at the movies in our cozy living room with a large 42” Plasma TV with DVD player and stereo system for your enjoyment. There are also board games for the family on a rainy day and a games room with a large pool table in the front room.

On the second floor, you’ll find 4 bedrooms, including 2 masters. The first master suite is extremely spacious with a king size bed set and its own entertainment area with a 26" LCD TV/DVD player. The perfect way to relax and unwind after a day at the parks. There is an en suite bath with Jacuzzi tub and stand up shower as well as an extra large walk-in closet.

The second master bedroom has a queen size bed set, a 19" LCD TV and spacious closet. This bedroom shares the second full bath with the other two bedrooms on the second level.
Kids will enjoy staying in the double/single bunkbeds in each of the remaining 2 bedrooms which allow 3 to sleep comfortably in each room. Both rooms include a plasma TV and one has a playstation and for your enjoyment.

The most enjoyable part of your stay will be around our large, screened in, heated pool and spa. Relax in our comfy lounge chairs by the pool or have dinner outdoors at the patio table.

This is a convenient location within easy reach of all the local attractions yet far enough away to enjoy the peace and tranquility of your own pool home.

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About: We are from Ottawa, Ontario and we love visiting Florida so much, that we decided to purchase a home there. We've had a great experience renting our home and love to see other families come and enjoy it as much as we do.

Why Sunrise Lakes:
The location of our home is perfect. It is in a beautiful, quiet neighbourhood, that is close to the grocery stores and shopping and is only 15 minutes away from the Disney Theme Parks. We love to spend a day at the ocean as well and it's only an hour's drive to either coast.

The Unique Benefits at this House:
We have a gorgeous mohagany pool table in the front room, as well as a flat screen TV in every bedroom and living room. The house is newly furnished and painted from top to bottom. Most of our guests love having the free North American long distance phone calls and WiFi. We also have a nice big inviting pool and spa in the backyard that has separate controls for heating the spa only.

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Located on the 2nd French floor (2 flights up) of a 18th century building this large 2 bedroom 2 baths apartment has been totally remodeled in July 2010. All rooms are air conditioned.

Discover a brand new addition to the famous work of a French interior designer from Paris who is also famous for his floor plans, making the apartment easy to use and respecting tenant's privacy.

The building is in the best part of the 7th district, just a 3 minute walk to Rue Cler open market and a five minute walk to the Champs de Mars and the Eiffel Tower. The seine river is only 2 blocks away.
You are located in the center of Paris, within 1 minute walk to shopping, food, restaurants, cafes and the real Paris atmosphere.

The master bedroom has a king-size bed and enjoys lots of space and closets. The room is decorated with contemporary furniture which match perfectly the ancient feel of the apartment. Wood floors covered with carpeting.
En-suite of that bedroom is an entirely new bathroom with shower, wash basin and toilet.
From that room you are able to see the top part of the Eiffel tower and see it blink at the top of each hour at night time.

The second bedroom has twin beds for independent sleeping, but they can be put together to make a king-size bed as well. En-suite to this bedroom is the second bathroom with bathtub, shower and toilet. (The apartment has two toilets). This bathroom has 2 doors so that if guests are sleeping in the living room can enter that bathroom without bothering the ones using the bedroom.
When no one sleep in the living room the apartment can be considered like a 2 suites property with lots of independence between both bedrooms.

In the living room are 2 brand new full leather sofas, one of which being convertible and allowing for 2 more guests to sleep comfortably. The floor is contemporary marble tile of exquisite quality. Ancient beams have been uncovered from the ceiling so you can contemplate how the constructions were made back in 1818 when the building was built.
In the living room you will find a dining table for up to six guests, and you will also find the 42” Plasma TV with many cable Channels (plus DVD Player). It features a special sound system for home cinema, state of the art stereo from Sony with Ipod dock. Next to the TV is a desk with a PC connected to the internet.

Within the living room is a brand new design kitchen made of black gloss look and wood combination. It has been designed by a famous French kitchen designer who has won an award for his achievements.
It is a full size kitchen and has a clothes washer, dryer, dishwasher, refrigerator with freezer, burners, multi-function oven, microwave oven, coffeemaker, toaster, boiler…

The apartment also offers unique features like a telephone line with unlimited calls to the United States, a PC connected to the internet, Wi-Fi connection, air conditioning in all the rooms, large flat TV screen, home cinema and special attention to many luxury decor details making it a unique experience in such a desirable area.

The apartment can be rented with a similar 2 bedroom 2 bath in the same building (just above this one) and the listing number is 86676

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5 Star 2 BR/2 BA, Absolute Luxury / Eiffel View

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  • Beautiful, Quiet, Peaceful, and Serene

    "We loved this cabin and our stay. We brought our 18 month old for the week, and really was just perfect. My husband took advantage of the kayaks and the peaceful lake, we read on the deck while the baby napped, and we spent our evenings grilling and enjoying the peace and quiet. This cabin is just close enough to everything - Sleeping Bear, Traverse City, all of the cute towns and lighthouses, but just far enough away to feel secluded and in nature. It's got all of the amenities needed (a washer and dryer would have been nice, but otherwise, this place has it all). We drove 13 hours for this cabin, and it was well worth it! Highly recommend this home for anyone who wants to be "one with nature" while still enjoying all the comforts of home."
    Guest: Bink Date of Stay: July 2014 Review Submitted: July 29, 2014
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    "Our family of 6 adults, 2 children, and 2 dogs spent a week at this lovely home and had a wonderful time! The pictures don't do the house justice. The living room is larger than it looks, the lower level has updated furnishings since the photos were taken, the kitchen table is new and HUGE, really happily surprised by how nice everything was. House was spotless when we arrived. Appliances are new and fancy. The yard is huge. Our 8 year old loved fishing off the dock and caught tons of fish. The sand was clean and there's plenty of it for play time. We were skeptical because of the lack of online reviews, but there is a guest book in the house FILLED with positive feedback from renters. Highly recommend this property. Great location with easy access to downtown. Only one suggestion for the owner: A grab bar in the main floor shower to make getting in and out easier for the older folks. Otherwise we have no complaints and will probably be back next summer!"
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    "Stayed here over the Harvest Stompede weekend... Property was clean, comfortable and well stocked. Great location on the lake, convenient for wine tasting in the peninsula or a short drive into Traverse City! Exceptional value compared to hotels in the area. Would definitely recommend to family and friends!"
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  • Fantastic!!

    "Location is great. The cabin is great. I would stay here anytime I was in the area."
    Guest: Derg Date of Stay: September 2014 Review Submitted: September 24, 2014
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Recent Galveston reviews

  • One of our BEST trips to Galveston

    "We booked this for Mardis Gras. It is a wonderful place to stay. No problems at all. Charlene was so easy to work with. Deposit returned promptly. I will definitely stay here again whenever possible. Love the San Luis Resort. We had use of everything there as well as the beautiful condo. Covered parking was a bonus too."
    Guest: Pat C. Date of Stay: February 2015 Review Submitted: May 21, 2015
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  • Good location, enjoyable stay

    "My husband and I spent a long weekend with my niece and husband at this very clean comfortable two story house. The neighborhood was quiet and the neighbors were very friendly. The house is close to both the seawall and the Strand. Having bicycles provided was a good addition and having a long driveway for two vehicles was a plus. We enjoyed our stay and hope to be back."
    Guest: patricia E. Date of Stay: April 2015 Review Submitted: May 22, 2015
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  • Great place and we had a great time!

    "We had a great time! Easy access to West Galveston bay. Owners and other neighbors were nice and easy to get along with. If your looking for a place to stay with water access this is a good choice. Plan on coming back later this summer."
    Guest: Joseph B. Date of Stay: May 2015 Review Submitted: May 10, 2015
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  • Casa Del Mar

    "we had a great stay. Condo was well maintained, owner had great communication, pools and view were spectacular. Will definitely stay again."
    Guest: Anonymous Date of Stay: May 2015 Review Submitted: May 18, 2015
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Galveston Travel Tips

Galveston, a Texas coastal city on an island just southeast of Houston, is an excellent vacation spot for families, history lovers and those looking for a little rest and relaxation on the beach.

Family Fun

Moody Gardens

This stronghold of education and family fun is a mainstay on any trip to Galveston. Its main attractions are three giant glass pyramids. A towering Aquarium Pyramid with exhibits related to geographic areas like the South Atlantic, which hosts a penguin encounter, and the Caribbean - home to thousands of vibrant tropical fish. Head to the Rainforest Pyramid to see funky-looking free-to-roam saki monkeys and macaws, or see special science exhibits at the Discovery Pyramid.

After you’ve soaked up plenty of knowledge, see a 4-D film at the Special FX Theater, immerse yourself in an interactive film at the Ridefilm Theater, or head outdoors to bask in the sun on the Palm Beach lazy river and water rides.

Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier

The perfectly named Pleasure Pier is Galveston’s boardwalk, complete with rides, games and excellent dining options. Fearless big kids will love the Iron Shark roller coaster and Pirate’s Plunge, tiny tots will love the carousel and everyone can take part in old-fashioned carnival games. Head to Fish Tales or Bubba Gump’s for family-friendly dining.

Galveston Island State Park

This excellent 2000-acre state park is about a 25-minute drive from the city of Galveston. Come here to enjoy the quiet, sandy white beaches. Rare birds are frequent visitors here, because the Galveston Island is a unique, undeveloped barrier island habitat, so keep your eyes peeled for interesting species as you take a walk through on the salt marsh and prairie trails in the northern part of the park.

For the History Buff

Galveston is home to many excellent historical sites, several of which are located in the famous Strand Historic District, which encompasses the area between 20th and 25th streets near the harbor.

Historic Homes

Though the inside isn’t open to the public, if you’re an architecture buff, visit the brick mansion, Ashton Villa, located at the corner of 23rd and May Streets in the historic district and built in 1859. Take a tour of the lavish, castle-like Victorian mansion, Bishop’s Palace, built of stone and steel in 1892 and located on Broadway Street. You’ll also want to consider seeing the Samuel May Williams historic house, which was built in 1839 for its namesake and is the second-oldest home in Galveston

Ships, Trains and Planes

Galveston is also abundant in military and transportation history. Visit Sea Wolf Park at the very tip of Pelican Island to see two ships with military history: the Cavalla and USS Stewart. The Cavalla is a decorated WWII submarine that serves as memorial to the USS Seawolf, which sunk during WWII. The USS Stewart also served during WWII and is one of only three destroyer escorts in the world.

For an amazing experience, visit Pier 21 to take a ride on the fully-functioning tall ship Elissa, built in 1877.

You can also visit the Galveston Railroad Museum, located in the historic district at 25th and Strand streets. Kids are bound to love this excellent museum as well. Aside from some pretty cool locomotives, it features some fun statues sitting on old train station benches for a perfect photo opportunity. The Lone Star Flight Museum, adjacent to Galveston’s Scholes International Airport, is another great option with several impressive old planes both indoors and out.

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