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Yearly Archives: 2021
Front Page Views: Wall street Journal – Aug 17
Morning News: Haiti Reels, India-Pakistan Tensions, Indonesia & Badminton
A president’s assassination, a cratered economy and now this: a tropical depression that will hamper rescue efforts after a massive earthquake. The country cannot catch a break.
India and Pakistan parted ways 74 years ago this week; we discuss how the tensions that defined their division still resonate today. And why Indonesia is so good at badminton.
Beach Views: Balos To Triopetra In Crete, Greece
Crete is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands, the 88th largest island in the world and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, after Sicily, Sardinia, Cyprus, and Corsica. Crete rests approximately 160 km south of the Greek mainland. It has an area of 8,336 km² and a coastline of 1,046 km.
Video Timeline: 0:00:00 Loutro 0:07:31 Elafonissi 0:46:13 Kiani Akti 0:52:34 Preveli 0:58:43 Balos 1:11:20 Falassarna beach 1:23:16 ilingas beach 1:26:21 Loutraki Beach 1:29:30 Stavros beach 1:36:33 Aspri Limni (Muted due to wind) 1:41:26 Marathi 1:50:28 Ag. Apostoloi 1:56:12 Bali 2:06:02 Palaiohora 2:09:40 Triopetra 2:13:02 Brahakia
Politics Monday: Tamara Keith And Amy Walter On Afghanistan Fallout (PBS)
NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including the fallout in Afghanistan after the U.S. withdrawal and how it could affect America’s midterm elections.
Yachting Views: Lituya Bay, Southern Alaska (Video)
Apart from a minor date correction, this is a re-issue of an existing video describing our first visit to one of the more interesting and potentially hazardous anchorages we have visited.
Lituya Bay is a fjord located on the coast of the south-east part of the U.S. state of Alaska. It is 14.5 km long and 3.2 km wide at its widest point. The bay was noted in 1786 by Jean-François de Lapérouse, who named it Port des Français. Twenty-one of his men perished in the tidal current in the bay.
Hiking Tour: Ross Lake National Recreation Area In Washington State (4K)
Ross Lake National Recreation Area is a US national recreation area in north central Washington just south of the Canada–US border. It is the most accessible part of the North Cascades National Park Complex which also includes North Cascades National Park and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area.
Previews: “Bikepacking – Exploring The Roads Less Cycled” (September 2021)
Bikepacking is the publication to discover the adventurous spirit of life on two wheels. Exploring journeys in different regions around the world, introducing the people and culture around it, and giving you the lowdown of all the tips and tricks, this book presents the insights and inspiration to plan your expeditions. Whether beginner or experienced, this is a journey for everyone to enjoy.
They say that what matters is the journey and not the destination, and that couldn’t be more accurate when it comes to bicycle touring. Pack your bag! Taking the roads less traveled, Bikepacking explores surroundings every pedal of the way whilst embracing the freedom nature offers. Long-distance cycling is more than a method of transportation, it’s a vibrant traveling philosophy.
Stefan Amato is a British-based biker and the founder of a bicycle tour operator Pannier.cc. Since its founding in 2012, it has become a staple of the biking community both in the UK and abroad.
Inside Views: New York Michelin-Starred Korean Steakhouse ‘Cote’ (Video)
NYC’s Cote is the only Michelin-starred Korean steakhouse in the world. See what it takes for its team of highly trained chefs to get ready for dinner service as they prepare about 3,000 pounds of beef per week and hundreds of plates of banchan for the restaurant’s Korean barbecue-style service.
Credits: Director/Producer: Daniel Geneen Camera: Connor Reid, Murilo Ferriera Editor: Daniel Geneen
Analysis: With Takeover By Taliban, What Is Future Of Afghanistan? (WSJ Video)
The Taliban seized power in Afghanistan, with fighters entering the presidential palace, and gunshots broke out at Kabul’s airport as thousands tried to flee the country. The collapse of the Afghan government creates an uncertain future for civilians and challenges for the U.S. Photo: Stringer/Reuters
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