Fishing one way to go on an adventure

By DAN SIMMONS – “Sportsman’s Quest” The adventure of the unknown still exists while fishing. One never knows what will be attracted to a bait from the unseen depths. Adrenalin rushes through the nervous system, triggering a muscle reflex; it’s hooked and “hook up” is shouted. The primordial struggle with nature’s unknown begins, the anticipation[...]

Indulge Your Senses with a Luxurious Tasmanian East Coast Getaway

Planning your luxury winter escape or decadent romantic getaway? Delight in Tasmania’s unspoilt East Coast with a relaxing driving holiday from Hobart to Launceston, indulging in five star luxury with an exclusive special offer at the prestigious new Saffire resort. Discover Tasmania’s Freycinet National Park and Wineglass Bay while savouring epicurean delights and exquisite wines along the ...

Classic African Farce

TWO years ago, in steamy conditions in the run-down settlement perched off the Atlantic coast known as Conakry that is the capital of Guinea, another journey started for the Warriors — in the jungles of West Africa — on a promising note for the team and the nation that believes in them.

Ohio Wal-Marts Have Carefully Segregated Book Departments [We Hate Your State]

# wehateyourstate Ah, another adventure into Race In America. And into Ohio. According to an Akron Beacon Journal columnist , many of the Wal-Mart superstores in the area have a specific section to which all books by and about black people are relegated. More »

Dining Notes: Restaurant openings, closings, menu additions and more

"Top Chef" Season 7 contestant Kenny Gilbert plans to open an island-themed restaurant in Jacksonville Beach in mid November. Gilbert told his followers on Twitter recently that he'd just completed designs for the kitchen ("European Island Style open kitchen with a sweet Raw Bar") and prep area for his planned Nipper's USA restaurant, the first for his recently-formed Culinary Adventure Capital ...