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Florida Panther Chalk Drawing vs. Photo—Which One Is Real?

Dallas, Texas, artist Henry Darnell used my photo of a Florida panther as a model for the Sarasota Chalk Festival in November. The theme of this year’s festival, held every November in downtown Sarasota’s Burns Square, was extinct and endangered species. With a population believed to be between 100 and 200, the Florida panther subspecies (Puma concolor [...]

December 14, 2014 admin Music & Arts, Nature & Wildlife, Photo, Travel & Culture 0

Scenes from Berlin During World Cup

I‘m always so behind in the times on these things. Here are some shots from our last couple days in Berlin this past June, when the Germans tied Ghana 2-2 in the first round. Germany, of course, went on to win the whole thing, defeating Argentina 1-0 in the finals. [...]

October 26, 2014 admin Photo, Sports, Travel & Culture 0

Whiskey House Opens in Gainesville; Korean BBQ Coming Soon

www.whiskeyhouse.com Downtown Gainesville’s newest bar, the upscale Whiskey House, is open for business on Southwest Second Avenue across from Loosey’s. “We’ve always dreamed of opening a bar in Gainesville,” said Blake Haley, the general manager and one of three partners in the venture. “We loved going to Midtown and doing [...]

October 21, 2014 admin Business, Travel & Culture 0

Prague at Night (in photos)

— The Czech Republic is certainly different than Germany. The euro isn’t there. The people look, well, somewhat more diverse. And the historical buildings are more authentic, at least the central core in Prague that I had the pleasure of visiting this summer. I’d say those buildings are what made Prague most [...]

August 21, 2014 admin Photo, Travel & Culture 0

Vegan Cooking Ideas: How to Make Pesto with Arugula and Cashews (VIDEO)

Recipe by Hannah Brown This is a quick and easy recipe with bold, intense flavor that makes a great addition to any meal. The raw garlic and mass of hearty greens make me feel awake and alive, and the cashews comfort. There has even been evidence showing cashews help combat depression. [...]

August 12, 2014 admin Travel & Culture, Vegan Living 3

VIDEO: Swimming with Sea Lions in the Galapagos

— Sorry to beat a dead horse with this Galapagos thing, especially after posting videos of sharks and underwater birds. But I couldn’t get enough of the islands when I went back in December—and neither could my camera. The above video is of Galapagos sea lions (Zalophus wollebaeki, Endangered) playfully showing [...]

August 4, 2014 admin Nature & Wildlife, Travel & Culture 2