He was raised in Southern California before moving to Great Falls Roger was a true "jack of all trades," excelling in a variety of professions His versatility and hardworking nature contributed to his success in these fields He spent a majority of his life as an independent contractor Roger’s children and grandchildren brought him immeasurable joy One of his favorite sayings was “It is what it is,” a testament to his laid-back and pragmatic approach to life A Celebration of Life will be held in his honor at the R&R in Great Falls MT) and Scarlette Godes (North Dakota); his sister NM) and Richard Leonard Wallace; his grandmother Deborah Zimnicki (Montana); and his eight beloved grandchildren O endereço abaixo não existe na globo.com Christine D’Clario has never been one to shy away from the raw and vulnerable aspects of life With a voice that soars effortlessly and a story that cuts deeply she is more than an artist—she is a testament to the power of resilience Christine invites audiences across the United States to join her on the La Novia Tour a heartfelt celebration of her latest album and the transformative power of music with a message the 22-city tour launches February 28 in Sunrise traveling through iconic venues like New York’s The Theater at Madison Square Garden which will feature special guest MonteSanto Fans can expect to experience its soul-stirring tracks live alongside favorites that have become anthems for those seeking hope Her music has become a source of solace and strength for listeners worldwide offering messages of hope that resonate deeply But behind the accolades and stage lights lies a deeply personal story Christine knows the depths of despair firsthand having battled severe depression and suicidality That journey of struggle and redemption has shaped not only her music but her mission Christine brings a unique blend of artistry and advocacy using her platform to raise awareness about mental health creating sacred spaces where healing begins and hearts are renewed Monte Santo Resort Editorial Team 12 August 2024 a 5-star resort located in the Carvoeiro region of the Algarve now being exclusively marketed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Portugal has been voted Europe’s Most Romantic Resort for eight consecutive years and recognised four times as Portugal’s Best Residential Hotel by the World Travel Awards Monte Santo Resort“Monte Santo Resort offers semi-detached villas located in a privileged area of the resort with direct access to a garden area and outdoor pool The T1 and T2 (1 and 2 bedroom) apartments are situated in the central area of the resort near the main building,” the statement reads The prices of the villas in the Algarve range between 475,000 euros and 596,000 euros while the apartments are priced between 279,000 euros and 363,000 euros Monte Santo Resort“We are talking about a 5-star complex specially designed for those seeking to enjoy exclusive holidays or a permanent residence with comfort and quality It is a resort that features an impressive pool A new gem in Porto: discover The Log Porto Hotel From time to time we like to give you a sneak peak around some of Portugal's finest hotels This four-star accommodation impresses with its modern and elegant design catering to the needs of both leisure and business travellers Il Selvaggio Blu - the wild 50 kilometer stretch between Cala Gonone and Santa Maria Navarrese - is one of the best coastlines Italy has to offer and is quite simply unique Here in eastern Sardinia the island often soars vertically out of the sea This spring I returned for closer inspection. And what I discovered was better than all other similar things I've seen so far. Right through the middle of the cliff, at its most exposed point, a line of tufas that then stop at 20 meters height. Six meters higher there is a huge hole, the first four meters seemed to have holds while on the remaining two: nothing. A huge, brilliant dyno on a par to its famous counterpart Two Smoking Barrels at Mallorca. Another feature of Capo Monte Santo is that you have to climb directly from the boat, you have to be belayed from the boat and as such you need an extremely experienced captain who can maintain the boat in position while the waters continue to swirl around Capo Monte Santo. I realised that having the right captain represented the key to success. Vincenzo runs Bar Centro at Baunei and when we asked him for a place to stay in Baunei, he became not only our host, but also our "capitano". 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When Jack Montesanto was fired from the Geneva Police Department in late September it was the final step in a process lasting more than two years.  for an excessive noise complaint and taking a resident into custody Montesanto strangled the woman while she was in the booking area of police headquarters He applied force to her neck and "intentionally" impeded breathing or blood circulation for about five seconds An open records request into a fired police officer's disciplinary file revealed at least three other instances where he was disciplined for domestic violence allegations Those records were only accessible as the result of legislative reform that placed the files within the scope of New York's Freedom of Information laws Montesanto was convicted by a Geneva City Court jury in late September of criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation, a misdemeanor and was fired a day later by Geneva Police Chief Michael Passalacqua He was sentenced to 15 days in the Ontario County Jail and three years probation following his release Prosecutors called Montesanto's behavior "demeaning." Under the state's Public Officers Law Section 30 and the power granted to Chief Passalacqua Montesanto was terminated "as a matter of law," according to a release from the department The records request for Montestanto's file and other Geneva police officers came before state Supreme Court Justice Ann Marie Taddeo temporarily halted the release of police disciplinary records dated prior to June 2020 in the Seventh Judicial District The matter is playing out in legal appeals.  who investigated some of the other claims against Montesanto before he became chief said in 2019 he wanted to use the terminating incident as a learning experience for both the department and the community it’s disturbing," Passalacqua said "You learn from what goes on and you try to become better because of it In addition to the event that led to his firing a records request filed by the Democrat and Chronicle revealed allegations of domestic abuse and insubordinate behavior Montesanto was the subject of a state police-led investigation in 2017 into domestic violence allegation.  The information obtained highlighted Montesanto's 12-year GPD career He started with the department in summer 2009 after spending the previous two years with the Tompkins County Sheriff's Office and a stint as a police officer in Prince William County There are also examples of Montesanto's exemplary conduct present in his file. Passalacqua noted an instance where Montesanto paid for dinner for a mother and her children after learning she couldn't afford a meal Montesanto performed "life-saving measures" on an unresponsive infant Records showed the baby died in Montesanto's arms "Officer Montesanto responded to a horrific tragedy and did everything he could do to try and save a life," Passalacqua wrote.  Though requested, the 169 pages covering the fired officer's 12-year career didn't include any evaluations or information related to the choking incident Montesanto and Officer Bret Steve responded to a Main Street apartment building for the report of loud music they eventually arrested her and took her into custody charging her with disorderly conduct and a noise violation.  Bielowicz later testified during Montesanto's trial He said the woman was drunk and yelling profanities at the officers The woman was not handcuffed while in custody at police headquarters The entire incident lasted less than six seconds. The incident was captured on an officer's body-worn camera and then used as evidence at the trial said Montesanto's actions violated the department's use-of -force policy including the prohibition of neck restraints and choke holds.  Search: New York Police disciplinary records Montesanto was the subject of a New York State Police-led investigation into domestic violence allegations in May 2017 he was already on paid leave for insubordinate behavior during a Feb Montesanto was accused of throwing his girlfriend to the ground on May 17 and using the weight of his body to keep her from leaving the home they shared.  Children were home during the incident His girlfriend suffered bruising to her arm and torn clothing A State Police investigator determined "criminal charges could not be substantiated (in this instance) ." Before former GPD Chief Jeffrey Trickler asked for the external investigation initial reports detailed a history of abuse and intimidation between Montesanto and his girlfriend Matt Valenti wrote in a report that the girlfriend said she “was scared so she called for her daughter because she knows Montesanto loves and cares for her.” She believed Montesanto would not want to hurt the girlfriend in front of her daughter Valenti spoke with the girlfriend's friend who initially called the police The friend said it wasn't the first time Montesanto had been physical with his girlfriend She also stated "this isn't the 20th or 25th time and it occurs constantly," Valenti wrote in his report the girlfriend came to her friend's house "crying and a ripped shirt and had a significant hand print on her left arm where Montesanto grabbed her."  including second-degree unlawful imprisonment and endangering the welfare of a child Montesanto and his girlfriend told of a "brief 'stupid' argument," but no allegations of physical abuse were shared.  Montesanto "denied that the incident was physical at all," according to a report from State Police. "He reported that he and his girlfriend were getting their issues worked out." Montesanto had a meltdown where he became angry and confrontational over department personnel shortages Montesanto spoke to Trickler “in a disrespectful argumentative and confrontational manner." He stormed out of the room refused orders to go to the chief’s office to discuss the incident and then told the chief he "didn’t (expletive) know who he was talking to." Montesanto yelled that Trickler was ruining the department Montesanto would face charges of conduct unbecoming an officer insubordination towards a superior officer Montesanto ultimately accepted a plea deal and was demoted from sergeant to patrol officer (The domestic violence investigation occurred during this same time frame.) 2016 incident showed a similar pattern of vocalized aggression Montesanto avoided discipline but had to apologize after he called a man a "scumbag" while booking the man at Geneva police headquarters Montesanto apologized for his actions after a complaint by the arrestee, and stated it “would not happen again.” Contact Will Cleveland at wcleveland@gannett.com. Follow him on Twitter @willcleveland13. Thanks to our subscribers for supporting quality local journalism New York lawmakers approved a bill in June 2020 granting the public access to police disciplinary records in the wake of nationwide protests calling for increased accountability among law enforcement Previously Section 50a of the state Civil Rights Law had been used to shield officers' disciplinary records from public view for over 40 years The bills remain staunchly opposed by many police unions and the issue is proceeding through the courts many previously undisclosed records are now available online through our public database but hundreds of agencies have not full responded information requests made under New York's Freedom of Information Laws. USA Today and a range of academic and legal partners including the University at Buffalo School of Law Civil Rights & Transparency Clinic are working to ensure that the public has full access to these records as outlined in the legislation DALLAS – SRS Real Estate Partners has added two retail professionals to their Boston office Peter “Monte” Montesanto joins SRS as principal and market leader and will co-lead SRS’ Boston office alongside Jonathan Lapat Chris Janelle joins SRS as first vice president the duo focuses on advising retail landlords and tenants across the Northeast Peter focuses on retail and restaurant leasing In his previous role with Colliers and The Dartmouth Company he led the Retail Services team where he represented many leading national retailers on both the tenant and landlord transactions Peter completed more than 100 restaurant transactions with brands such as Friday’s Peter enjoys the constant evolution of the retail industry along with his keen interest in new concepts entering the industry and established concepts that have successfully adapted has helped to establish him as a leading retail professional in the Boston Christian Janelle joins SRS with five years of experience in commercial real estate His primary areas of focus have been retail In his previous role with Colliers International Chris represented landlords and tenants for their commercial real estate needs he has also gained expertise in development Chris is extremely active within the Boston real estate community as part of the ICSC NextGen Program Committee the Developing Leader Program Committee for NAIOP and the Urban Land Institute’s Young Leaders Group “I’m thrilled to have Monte and Chris join me on the SRS Boston team,” said Jonathan Lapat managing principal and market leader in the Boston office “Monte is extremely well-respected in the market and brings a tremendous amount of knowledge and experience “Chris brings a terrific work ethic and a great energy to SRS He has a tremendous future ahead of him and I’m excited he chose to join SRS!” SRS Real Estate Partners is the largest real estate company in North America exclusively dedicated to retail services Headquartered in Dallas with more than 20 offices worldwide SRS’ strong reach and international presence provide the company with unparalleled knowledge both globally and domestically Andre Cabette Fabio A boat navigates at Madeira River amid the drought in Porto Velho President Lula bet big on mega dams in the 2000s to expand clean energy Now climate change is hurting Brazil's green ambitions Santo Antônio is one of three mega dams located in the depths of Brazil's lush Amazon rainforest that were once hailed the future of the country's green energy production.  The "run-of-river" mega dams -- whose turbines are moved by natural river flows rather than water cascading from towering reservoirs  -- were Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's bet on a green future when he was first in power in the 2000s Santo Antônio, Jirau and Belo Monte were built in the Amazon rainforest despite strong opposition from environmental groups and have become among the top five most powerful dams in the country. Belo Monte, which started operating in 2016, has the fourth-largest capacity in the world.  But the mega dams are running well below capacity as river levels shrink due to a record drought in the Amazon highlighting how climate change is becoming a growing challenge to Brazil's green ambition if it gets too dry it stops working," said a guide who took tourists around the Santo Antônio dam earlier this year Santo Antônio had to deactivate 43 out of its 50 turbines early in September as river levels neared a record low due to the drought having had to shut completely for the same reason for two weeks in October 2023.  The three mega dams worked at only a fraction of their full capacity in September exacerbating a trend whereby hydropower companies have consistently failed to meet the "minimum assured energy" output set out in their contracts with the government Santo Antônio only worked at less than 10% of its capacity in the first 20 days of September and Belo Monte at less than 3% of its full potential Santo Antônio and Jirau worked at around double the capacity in the equivalent period of 2021 a year in which Brazil's Amazon grappled with heavy rain Experts say the situation is likely to deteriorate as droughts become more regular in future "Studies indicate that severe drought periods will become more frequent in all regions of Brazil," Norte Energia A 2015 report commissioned by the government predicted that energy potential from natural river flows in Brazil will fall between 7% and 30% by 2030.  Brazil's Ministry of Mines and Energy declined Context's request for a comment Hydropower accounts for 47% of Brazil's energy capacity,  making it the cornerstone of Lula's ambition to turn the country into a net exporter of green energy or as he put it, the "Saudi Arabia of renewable energy in 10 years" Saudi Arabia is the world's largest crude oil exporter.  Lula's bet on "run-of-river" dams was aimed at securing cheap energy that would have less impact on the environment than traditional dams that create large reservoirs.  But the underperformance of the Amazon's mega dams is not new raising into question the government's green strategy Santo Antônio, Jirau and Belo Monte have not delivered on the "minimum assured energy" output written into contracts between hydropower companies and the federal government in any year since they began producing in the 2010s according to Context analysis of data from the National Electric System Operator The "minimum assured energy" refers to the minimum amount of electricity power plants commit to deliver to the national electricity system based on historical river flow patterns But history has not been very indicative of future river levels as the climate has been changing professor at Universidade de São Paulo's Institute for Energy and the Environment the company that operates Santo Antônio told Context that Santo Antônio's minimum assured energy output of 2.31 Gigawatts was based on historical river levels that "did not reflect the extreme alterations observed over the last years." hydropower companies are being forced to buy electricity from other producers in the spot market If water levels do not rise in the following years "those (Amazon) power plants will go bankrupt," said Mário Daher Jirau has a minimal assured energy output of 2.1 Gigawatts, and Belo Monte's is 4.41 Gigawatts according to data from the Brazilian Electricity Regulatory Agency.  A dam gate from the Santo Antônio dam used to control the level of the Madeira river in Porto Velho Thomson Reuters Foundation/André Cabette Fábio A general view of the Belo Monte Dam in Para Transmission towers from the Santo Antônio hydropower dam in the Madeira river in Porto Velho As electricity output from the Amazon's mega dams has dropped, authorities have turned to polluting and costly fossil fuels.  The government is currently building 15 additional gas-powered plants which non-profit Arayara International Institute says should boost Brazil's natural gas generation capacity by at least 30% thereby increasing the country's carbon emissions.  Meanwhile, an August report co-authored by the non-profit Institute for Energy and the Environment (IEMA) proposes using solar and wind energy to help convert smaller hydropower dams into "pumped storage hydropower dams".  The idea is to use solar and wind energy when it is sunny and windy to help fill water reservoirs that could later be used to generate electricity when the sun goes down and the wind eases Solar and wind electricity has been growing rapidly over the past five years in Brazil and now accounts for 29.4% of the country's energy capacity according to data from Brazil's Energy Research Office.  Jirau and Belo Monte could also be boosted by building more dams along the river as was originally planned researcher at the non-profit Institute for Energy and the Environment But this would be controversial given the opposition to the original dams and their disappointing track record Environmentalists say their construction has contributed to deforestation the loss of biodiversity and dislocation of tens of thousands of Brazilians which opposes Belo Monte and other dams in the Xingu river "You just have a monument in the middle of the river so men can say they were able to build it even though it doesn't produce anything but blood and disaster." reignited talks with Bolivia to build a new mega dam in the Madeira river This would be a win-win for his government as it would help boost output at Jirau and Santo Antônio while the environmental impact is expected to be greater on Bolivia "It seems to be the right moment to make that dam happen" (Reporting by Andre Cabette Fabio; Editing by Jack Graham and Ana Nicolaci da Costa.) 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All of the week’s top stories in one place in the TCB Newsletter. we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links In its mid-century heyday, Porto Ercole, a small seaside village on the eastern coast of Tuscany’s Monte Argentario was much like Portofino—and perhaps even like Portofino as we know it today: a beloved seaside hideaway frequented by the glitterati where jetties jutting out from its rocky shoreline graced with colorful umbrellas offered holiday tropes more commonly associated with the Italian Riviera or the Amalfi Coast Monte Argentario’s biggest appeal to in-the-know travelers is its location Situated just 1.5 hours from Rome by car and connected to the mainland by a road that divides two lagoons it’s more accessible than other seaside retreats like Ponza or Elba As it’s in the Maremma region of southern Tuscany precisely where the Mediterranean and the vineyards meet there’s more to fill your time here than just sun-soaked days by the sea; beyond wine tasting culture-seekers can meander through Porto Ercole’s historic Borgo Antico the Spanish-era fortress that was built to protect it Photo: Courtesy of La RoqqaThe two main towns that form the municipality of Monte Argentario are Porto Santo Stefano on the western side which is three times larger with a lively waterfront and more shops and restaurants than the smaller fishing village of Porto Ercole While both are historic fishing villages known for their medieval forts and picturesque harbors Porto Ercole provides a more intimate experience it’s worth visiting both—from waking up to the sunrise in Porto Ercole to catching the sunset in Porto Santo Stefano While Porto Ercole remains one of Italy’s most authentic seaside villages the years following its golden age saw younger generations retreating elsewhere for their summer holidays thus delaying development and leaving in their wake Porto Ercole’s only notable institution: Il Pellicano If even the most discerning travelers haven’t heard of Porto Ercole surely they’ve heard of its most esteemed resort Though travelers visiting Il Pellicano aren’t typically coming to explore Porto Ercole per se but rather to hide away at the hotel—and who can blame them With its picturesque beach etched into the cliffside has created its own little village designed to keep you there family-owned luxury hotel inspired by the 1960s Dolce Vita and the only luxury hotel in the heart of the town guests are encouraged to discover the unique allure of Porto Ercole outside the hotel’s walls While other hotels in the area tout exclusivity and isolation it was important for the Swedish-born Jonsson family who fell in love with Porto Ercole’s dramatic scenery and authentic untouched charms when they began spending their summers here 12 years ago to create a place that affords guests the freedom to explore the magic of this forgotten paradise Photo: Alessandro Moggi“It feels as though time has stopped here,” Anton Jonsson muses The place remains so true to its history and tradition with architecture and food culture preserved much as they have always been.” The area hasn’t bent itself to the demands of global tourism that too often erode the soul of a place “And there is plenty to do: visiting cultural sites and exploring the other islands of the archipelago.” Photo: Alessandro MoggiThe family’s passion for the area and its history is reflected throughout the design of the hotel for which they enlisted help from Milanese design house Palomba e Serafini Associati Studio to create an environment that combined contemporary Italian design with nostalgic tropes of 1960s dolce vita such as Gaetano Pesce and Ettore Sottsass punctuate the lobby and public spaces evoking the town’s original spirit of mid-century glamour reflecting the typical colors of the landscape and local buildings maintaining a sense of harmony with the environment The hotel also reveals its efforts towards sustainability through subtle but meaningful details from the water filters available in every guest room to its partnership with CARITAS to ensure unused food finds a way to those in need daily Photo: Alessandro MoggiBut where La Roqqa really comes alive is on its rooftop restaurant which boasts sweeping views overlooking Porto Ercole port and the Corsini Botanical Gardens and serves traditional Tuscan cuisine paired with local wines and inventive cocktails If guests ascend to the rooftop in search of a pool they won’t find one—a conscious decision that the owners hope emboldens guests to leave the hotel and explore the many wonders of Porto Ercole—perhaps beginning with a walk to La Roqqa’s Isolotto Beach Club located just five minutes away in a secluded bay on the peninsula’s only sandy stretch which is sure to become the new social hub of Monte Argentario with its two beachside restaurants Photo: Alessandro MoggiLa Roqqa’s guest experience team led by the jovial Luca consists almost exclusively of locals who grew up in the area keen on providing its guests with customized experiences on and around Monte Argentario from organizing bespoke boat trips to nearby coves cycling and hiking excursions on the peninsula or visits to wineries and the Capalbio Gardens Photo: Alessandro MoggiThe Jonssons’ vocation to reawaken Monte Argentario has only just begun with a few more hotel projects in the works including transforming an abandoned Porto Ercole sardine factory into a full-service and the rebranding of an existing boutique hotel in Porto Santo Stefano which they plan to refurbish and re-open with a fresh La Roqqa is enough to make us wonder how it’s taken us so long to uncover the magic of Monte Argentario The Danish Home Lighting Trend That Can Improve Your Mental Health In America’s Cities, Saunas Are Becoming the Hottest Social Spot Millie Bobby Brown Shares Her Favorite Paella Recipe—and Details About Her Wedding to Jake Bongiovi A Day-by-Day Guide to Hiking the Legendary Nakasendo Trail in Japan Never miss a Vogue moment and get unlimited digital access for just $2 $1 per month Roush was like a “redhead Viking warrior from the dark ages … who traded in his axe for an M4,” according to his friend and team leader Roush decided to enlist in the Army after meeting a special operations Soldier in college Roush’s first deployment after graduation from the Psychological Operations Qualification Course was to Herat 1st Military Information Support Battalion (Airborne) Company C was embedded with a United States Marine Corps Special Operations Command team Their mission in August 2009 was to assist in regional stabilization ahead of vital upcoming national elections “We were figuring out how the local populations operated and why and determining how we could affect it,” explained Motesanto saw that these elections were legitimate and turned out to vote we also had a shadow government operating in the area that needed to be sidelined … the shadow government fought back.” Montesanto described hearing a loud explosion that was followed by a complex ambush Roush and the team’s interpreter were killed instantly and four Marines were severely wounded Montesanto accompanied Roush’s remains on the journey home to his loved ones over 100 psychological operations Soldiers convened at the parking lot on Psyops Lane as the sun began to rise to honor and remember Roush in a way he would truly appreciate “It’s just a way for us to stay connected with his memory and it is something that he just really loved when he was alive By all accounts the people who knew Nick knew he was a physically minded individual,” said Lt “We built this (hero workout of the day) last year it is all built on the tenants of his memorial 16 repetitions for the day that he was killed and 22 minutes for how old he was when he died.” Some knew and served with Roush and others felt compelled to honor a fallen hero even if they did not know him “What’s important is remembering these kids they didn’t know him and they weren’t here when he was here It’s important not only for us the older people that did know him We get to remember their Family member and we get to introduce a whole new generation of Soldiers to the men who have come before them and given the ultimate sacrifice it’s really important,” explained Command Sgt 8th Military Information Support Group (Airborne) smiled through tears while sharing stories of their son “We did a lot of laughing together … his thing was to say ‘Dad you are cracking yourself up,’ and he was mocking me We would be sitting at the kitchen table crying together because we would be laughing so much,” said Robert He expressed his gratitude that eight years after his death his son was being honored and remembered “It’s probably a Gold Star parents biggest fear that that sacrifice is forgotten That your child is forgotten and you know it’s just amazing,” he said Roush’s parents completed a tandem jump with the U.S Donna was looking forward to the upcoming jump “We are very excited … our other kids are like ‘who are you Our parents have become dare devils,’” she laughed the 8th MISG (A) and the 1st MISB (A) hosted a memorial classroom dedication in Roush’s name The room was full and attendees lined the walls when no more seats were available Montesanto and Robert all spoke at length about Roush When Montesanto initially stood to make his remarks Robert rose from his seat and embraced the man he earlier described as his adopted son Montesanto closed his remarks with quote from Abraham Lincoln “It’s not a perfect fit as Lincoln was dedicating an entire battlefield but nonetheless when I hear these words I think of Nick,” he explained It is for us the living rather to be dedicated here to the unfinished work for which they fought … from these honored dead we take increased devotion… these dead shall not have died in vain that this nation under God shall have a new birth of freedom and this nation of the people for the people shall not perish from this earth,” quoted Montesanto Robert shared anecdotes about his son’s preparations to become a Soldier both physically and spiritually He would undertake ruck marches along the trails around his home with his high school backpack filled with barbells to be baptized before he left for training Robert described how his son influenced those around him Roush personally restored a 1995 Eagle Talon and Robert explained that with his sparkling personality and charisma his son won the respect of those he encountered on the car show circuit from influential event promoters to fellow car enthusiasts who were initially skeptical about Roush and his vibrant orange sports car The ceremony culminated with the presentation of a commemorative plaque to be hung outside the classroom and a fallen rose presentation Twelve roses were presented to Roush’s mother many lined the room waiting to pay their respects to Roush’s Family embraces and stories of their time with Roush with his Family and talked about the ways in which he forever impacted their lives ONDA AZZURRA by Alexander Huber At the end of January I had two weeks off I was certainly the only tourist in the small mountain village of Baunei at that time but otherwise the weather was almost always calm with blue skies Where else can you climb this well at this time of year one of the world's most important sport climbers and mountaineers – An officer of the Geneva Police Department facing a misdemeanor charge after an alleged altercation with a person in custody has pleaded not guilty Officer Jack Montesanto has been charged with one count of criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation Geneva Police Chief Michael Passalacqua said the charge stems from Montesanto’s conduct during a police investigation at a residence on Main Street on July 23 The chief said officers were originally dispatched to the location for a noise complaint After the suspect was taken into police custody it is alleged that Montesanto had the altercation with the person The matter was later handed to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office for a criminal investigation who has been with the Geneva Police Department for about 10 years Passalacqua said body camera footage is being reviewed as part of the case was arraigned in Ontario County Court Wednesday evening An order of protection was issued for the alleged victim He is due to appear in Geneva City Court on Aug After a catastrophic fire blazed through the National Museum of Brazil on Sunday (Sept. 2), destroying many of the institution's 20 million artifacts the museum's meteorites were some of the few relics left standing until Brazil Emperor Pedro II had it removed and relocated to the museum one official told The Guardian that an estimated 90 percent of the museum's artifacts have been damaged or destroyed or fragments of asteroids that enter Earth's atmosphere can reach temperatures of about 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit (1,650 degrees Celsius) as they plunge through Earth's atmosphere This is hot enough to melt metals like iron and nickel found in many meteorites but the temperatures inside a burning building don't get quite as high.  A video shared on Twitter by the local radio station Rádio BandNews FM showed the Bendegó meteorite apparently intact atop its pedestal in the museum's entryway These meteorites appear to be the only things left standing in a building filled with rubble and ash.  Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more! 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As an editor with over 10 years of experience in science journalism she has previously written for Scholastic Classroom Magazines, MedPage Today and The Joint Institute for Computational Sciences at Oak Ridge National Laboratory After studying physics at the University of Tennessee in her hometown of Knoxville Health and Environmental Reporting (SHERP) from New York University Hanneke joined the Space.com team in 2016 as a staff writer and producer covering topics including spaceflight and astronomy. She currently lives in Seattle Hanneke enjoys exploring the Rocky Mountains basking in nature and looking for dark skies to gaze at the cosmos.  James Webb Space Telescope captures thousands of galaxies in a cosmic 'feast' (image) Astronomers gaze into 'dark nebula' 60 times the size of the solar system (video) A whole 'population' of minimoons may be lurking near Earth .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Pat Ammons | pammons@al.commonte sano photo.JPG is one of the jewelry artists whose works will be for sale at the Monte Sano Art Festival on Sept HUNTSVILLE, Alabama - The much-missed Monte Sano Art Festival is returning to Huntsville with a new name and after a year off the festival will take place on the grounds of Monte Sano State Park on Sept Artist Curtis Benzle is directing the show this year changing the name to festival to reflect the many facets of the event which will include music as well as 140 artists working in media that ranges from concrete to fiber “We have everything from painting to broom making and in between we have clay “We have a ton of great painters and strong representation with jewelry as well as fused glass We went out of our way to find as many different kinds of artists as we could.” with a 50-member committee choosing the artists based on the quality of their work The festival organizers received almost 300 applications from artists narrowing down to the 140 whose work will be on display and for sale from well-known local artists to some from Tennessee “You’re getting a very high caliber of artists,” Benzle said The Monte Santo Art Show began in 1999 when 30 or so artists held a small show in the parking lot of what is now The Little Green Store on Monte Sano Boulevard the show moved to the wooded area around the Monte Sano Pool and then to the picnic area in Monte Sano State Park in 2005 That’s where the show was held in 2011 before the original organizer stepped down from the job of directing the show each year but he and the other volunteers decided to delay a year rather than trying to hastily pull together a show in 2012 who worked closely with Simpson to put on the art show is helping lead this year’s committee whose members have spent more than a year getting the event pulled together The Monte Sano Art Festival includes the works of 140 artists spread from the grounds of the picnic area in Monte Sano State Park to the Monte Sano Lodge While the artists will have their work on display in tents as they have in the past the layout of the event is a little different this year What will be new is an indoor exhibit of more than 70 artists in the Monte Sano Lodge “It will be a preview of what they’ll have in their booth outside in some cases,” Benzle said “Some will have made special pieces just for the lodge exhibition.” A dozen or so area artists who won’t have work in the festival will also be in the exhibition The festival will also include live music as well as food vendors non-profit organizations will be selling food at the festival The Aids Action Coalition will be serving barbecue Deep Roots of Alabama will have squash bread and pastries the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra will sell cheese wafers and roasted nuts The Arts Council will be selling Rocket Dog Hot Dog the Tennessee Valley Small Farmer Association will have fried catfish and fried green tomatoes and the Northern Alabama Wood Crafters will be offering cheese steaks The Greater Huntsville Humane Society will also be there with pet treats and members of Monte Sano Methodist Church will have apple bread and honey for sale Admission to the show is free, but Monte State Park is charging $5 for parking. 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As a starting point, he used survey data collected in previous decades by the Bahia Cultural Heritage Inventory (IPAC-BA) and by IPHAN. He also used images from the 1940s taken by the French-born Brazilian photographer Pierre Verger (1902–1996). Andrew Tallon / Vassar College A detail of the 3D model of the Notre-Dame de Paris, which was partially destroyed by a fire in 2019Andrew Tallon / Vassar College This information, when intersected with other data, can be useful in efforts to preserve heritage sites since it can reveal problems that are invisible to the naked eye, such as moisture and vermin. “It isn’t an X-ray of the structure. But it can detect anomalies at a given point in relation to the surrounding healthy surface, suggesting something is going on.” Design and Materials Selection Lab (LDSM-UFRGS) Researchers laser scanning the Monumento ao Laçador statue the official symbol of the city of Porto AlegreDesign and Materials Selection Lab (LDSM-UFRGS) 3D laser scanning is among the lines of research at the Design and Materials Selection Lab (LdSM) at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) Building on a three-year program funded by the Research Foundation of Rio Grande do Sul (FAPERGS) the group has continued a project to digitize elements of cultural heritage “We use laser scanning but also other processes,” says Fábio Pinto da Silva a professor of mechanical engineering at the UFRGS Department of Design and Graphic Expression who has been involved in this field since 2002 has closely followed developments in laser scanning technology and equipment it took him 12 hours to scan a single statue The official symbol of the city of Porto Alegre the statue stands 4.4 m tall on a 2.2 m pedestal The digitization project was commissioned by city authorities and required an aerial bucket truck with a 25 m telescoping boom to position the 3D scanner approximately 1 m from the statue “Today’s equipment is much more modern and precise,” says Silva The model he created of the statue is now featured on the LDSM website (www.ufrgs.br/ldsm/3d/monumentos-poa/lacador) part of Rio Grande do Sul’s gaúcho heritage is being safely preserved Project Methods of documenting, surveying, and assessing built heritage: A case study on the Paulista Museum (no. 19/10406-0); Grant Mechanism Doctoral (PhD) Fellowships in Brazil; Supervisor Beatriz Mugayar Kühl (USP); Grant Beneficiary Renata Cima Campiotto; Investment R$127,653.24 Tecnologia do ambiente construído e interdisciplinaridade © Revista Pesquisa FAPESP - All rights reserved CommoditiesBrazil Judge Rules Against Coffee Exporters Facing Debt ‘Crisis’By Dayanne SousaPublished: December 04, 2024 at 2:20PM EST (Bloomberg) -- A Brazilian judge ruled against major coffee exporter Montesanto Tavares Group Participações SA, which has been attempting to renegotiate debt owed to banks and firms including commodities trader Cargill Inc. Companies owned by the coffee group — Atlântica Exportação e Importação SA and Cafebras Comércio de Cafés do Brasil SA — were denied their joint request for a 60-day grace period on debt repayment as they negotiate with creditors in order to avoid filing for bankruptcy. The decision came from Judge Murilo Silvio de Abreu, and the initial ruling can still be appealed. “I understand the plaintiffs’ crisis situation, which has been well demonstrated, but to require such creditors to bear the burden for 60 days, with all due respect, is unreasonable,” the judge said in a Dec. 3 ruling seen by Bloomberg News.  The latest move is likely to increase concerns over mounting financial stress in global coffee markets.  Futures prices for arabica beans — the variety favored for high-end brews — have been on a rampage, jumping around 70% between January and late November to the highest in more than four decades. When prices rise, brokers require coffee producers and exporters to put up more cash in the form of margin deposits to cover possible losses. Atlântica has said it accounts for 8% of Brazil’s arabica sales. The firm, as well as sister company Cafebras, are owned by Montesanto. Lawyers representing the parent group said the companies are studying next steps to be taken in the legal process. Court documents filled by Montesanto show a list of companies to which Atlântica and Cafebras owe about 530 million Brazilian reais ($87.8 million) in the form of margin calls. That list includes Cargill as well as Marex Group and Banco Pine SA among the main creditors.  Cargill, Marex and Banco Pine declined to comment. In addition to margin commitments related to coffee derivatives, Atlântica and Cafebras also listed among their main creditors some of the top banks in Brazil. The companies had signed contracts with the banks based on anticipated export revenue. The total was about $190 million for those contracts with banks including Banco do Brasil SA and BTG Pactual SA listed as top creditors. Banco do Brasil and BTG Pactual declined to comment. Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved Woman: Well King Arthur: You don't vote for kings Woman: Well how'd you become king then King Arthur: The Lady of the Lake her arm clad in the purest shimmering samite held aloft Excalibur from the bosom of the water Dennis: [interrupting] Listen, strange women lyin' in ponds distributin' swords is no basis for a system of government. Supreme executive power derives from a mandate from the masses, not from some farcical aquatic ceremony. Your Ads Privacy ChoicesIMDb Home International The rally in coffee prices has led Montesanto Tavares group, a major Brazilian trading company, to seek protection from creditors, exposing how skyrocketing prices of the commodity have drained traders’ capital—an issue that could spread to other industry players which owns leading traders such as Atlântica Coffee and Cafebras filed for pre-bankruptcy protection with a local court last week citing surging margin calls on derivatives as the tipping point of a financial strain that began in 2022 after an unprecedent loss in Brazilian arabica farms the Minas Gerais-based group has grappled with excessive defaults driven partly by farmers rolling over deliveries after crop failures Montesanto Tavares has been left short of 900,000 coffee bags—valued at 1.8 billion reais at current prices—out of 2.7 million bags purchased for future delivery the company was forced to source coffee elsewhere The situation worsened this year as soaring cash demands to cover daily margin calls intensified Coffee traders typically secure future delivery contracts with farmers by selling contracts on the futures market requiring deposits when coffee prices rise—the so-called margin calls With arabica coffee prices up nearly 60% on the New York Stock Exchange this year Montesanto Tavares reported that its margin call obligations surged from 50 million reais in May to nearly half a billion reais in November For a company generating 3 billion-reais in annual revenue “The constant margin calls rendered the short-term cash structure unsustainable,” the company said in its debt restructuring request the world’s largest coffee producer and exporter has been struggling to recover after severe drought and frost hit the 2021/22 crop This year’s harvest fell short of expectations due to issues with coffee beans size the European Union’s anti-deforestation law has added pressure with traders bracing for its impact on global trade “The main issue is that coffee prices haven’t stopped climbing since 2021,” said Guilherme Morya “In an extremely volatile market like this Those with higher exposure have suffered the most.” Montesanto Tavares’ episode spurred concerns that other industry players may be facing similar financial troubles Earlier signs of distress included the bankruptcy filing of Mercon Coffee Corporation in the U.S Larger firms such as Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) and Olam are better covered due to diversified operations and stronger capital structures there are some market talks suggesting that even some major international traders have lost access to banking credit lines “Multinationals can afford to absorb this disparity creating an opportunity for larger companies to acquire financially distressed smaller ones The trend is toward consolidation,” said Bruno Giestas of Real Cafés one of Brazil’s leading soluble coffee companies based in Espirito Santo Montesanto Tavares’ struggles cannot be seen as systemic many trading companies have reduced their open positions a direct reaction to the challenges of rolling over delivery contracts after the crop failure reported in that season “It was common for trading companies to work with extremely long-term contracts which was very risky as futures market contracts typically have maturities of up to three years,” the source said “Traders’ exposure has declined since 2022 issues.” The outlook for 2025 is equally concerning Despite a promising flowering earlier this year prolonged dry conditions before the spring rains have led flowers to drop signaling a potentially smaller-than-expected harvest That means global supply-demand dynamics could tighten further next year The USDA recently revised its 2024/25 Brazilian coffee crop estimate downward by 5.8% to 66.4 million bags “The losses in arabica coffee are massive possibly the largest ever recorded in Brazil,” said Regis Ricco director of RR Rural Consulting based in Minas Gerais state Market uncertainty will likely persist into early 2025 as traders assess crop conditions “The balance of supply and demand looks set to worsen,” said Gil Barabah an analyst at Safras & Mercados consultancy Instituição aumentou sua base de clientes após a compra de 50% do banco John Deere; escalada da taxa de juros impede novo ciclo de investimentos Faria Limers sujam a botina: o que ASA e Genial querem na Agrishow Firma de Alberto Safra busca negócios para o segmento de empresas enquanto a Genial lança consórcio para compra de gado na feira de Ribeirão Preto A margem do produtor de soja vai voltar a cair País asiático derruba exportações de fertilizantes fosfatados elevando os custos para o plantio da safra 2025/26 Os detalhes do novo financiamento de máquinas do governo de São Paulo Linha de incentivo à compra de máquinas e implementos terá R$ 50 milhões com juros de pelo menos 12,87% ao ano; Baldan é a primeira a aderir ao programa Kepler conta as horas para o segundo semestre empresa amargou queda de 51% no lucro e de 41% no Ebitda mas aposta em retomada após colheita recorde as duas fazendas valem cerca de R$ 2 bilhões estimaram duas fontes que conhecem o mercado de terras Sadia’s parent company and the Kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund to invest $160 million in a processed food plant in Jeddah expected to start operations in 2026 Brazil currently has the most expensive corn among the main suppliers— a situation that exposes a new market dynamic Brazil exported $12 billion in agricultural products to the U.S including $3.7 billion in forest products such as pulp The Agribiz é um veículo digital independente que cobre os negócios do campo bastidores e personagens que fazem do agro o setor mais pujante da economia brasileira estão aqui RD   In the first quarter of this year the Dominican economy grew 5.7% thanks to sectors such as construction this has not prevented some Dominican provinces from remaining immersed in poverty when their Human Development Index (HDI) is taken into account The HDI is an indicator of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) that measures the level of development of each country through variables such as life expectancy The provinces of the Dominican Republic that have a lower HDI are those with low scores in the indexes evaluated by UNDP This ranking presented by the Economy and Business […] Economy September 6 This ranking presented by the Economy and Business section of the Daily Listin with the information of the 2016 Interactive Map of the UNDP could be a surprise for those who at first glance think that the two most developed provinces in the country are the National District and Santiago or the localities that live in sectors such as tourism UNDP used these three indicators in the country: life expectancy as a measure of a long and healthy life; the years of schooling for adults over 25 years of age and the expected years of schooling as a measure of the education dimension; and gross national income per capita as a measure of opportunities to access assets to have a decent standard of living medium-high and high levels according to the living conditions of the residents of the 32 provinces that make up the Dominican Republic Low level (Where there is more poverty and less Human Development Index) Medium high level (There are opportunities to progress) Tourism Economy Local North Coast Health People DominicanToday.com - The Dominican Republic News Source in English In Tuscany, almost on the border with Lazio, there is a promontory famous throughout the mare nostrum: Mount Argentario. A crystal-clear sea, between theislands of Giglio and Giannutri, in the middle of the “Cetacean Sanctuary” with a marine area classified as “Protected Area of Mediterranean Interest,” surrounds Monte Argentario which was once an island and today is one of the most internationally known places for yachting and sailing and for the unique morphological and environmental features concentrated here The entire promontory (which has a maximum height of 635 meters at Punta Telegrafo) makes a commune in itself with the hamlets of Porto Santo Stefano and Porto Ercole on the two sides of the mountain and boasts a long military history linked to its strategic position on the sea in the middle of the Tyrrhenian Sea (evidenced by the many fortresses and fortifications with which it is encircled) and for its “beautiful to live in” environment so much so that in Roman times several patrician families chose it to build holiday residences there (“Case d’ozio”) The landscape (with a rugged coastline full of very characteristic coves) and the mild climate make it suitable for a vacation many months a year where nature history and traditional events make it rich in different experiences to live not only related to the summer: the steep Monte Argentario rich in man-made terraces over the centuries offers paths in the lush Mediterranean scrub for trekking and biking lovers for excursions among vineyards and palm trees Let’s see an itinerary of 10 points of interest.1 The Orbetello LagoonThe Argentario is connected to the coast by two strips of land to the north and south: the sandy tombolos of Feniglia and Giannella (6 kilometers long) enclose a lagoon with a unique ecosystem one of the most unspoiled naturalistic areas in Italy that amazes for the gifts it can give the pink that invades the lagoon from the flamingos that station or stop there on their migratory journeys There are over 1,500 hectares of marshy land in the middle of which is an isthmus on which stands the town of Orbetello connected to the Argentario by a bridge (the Leopoldina Dam) In the northern part is a WWF Nature Reserve where many species of birds nest or find their space for stops on their journeys: in addition to flamingos Equally rich are the waters of the lagoon: bass Highly developed is the production of the prized botargo Nature is also unleashed in the flora with sclerophyllous vegetation with Phoenician and coccone juniper hoopoes and nocturnal birds of prey live freely whose operation was linked to the movement of water by the tides which can be admired with a short walk from the center of Orbetello The Archaeological Museum of Orbetello since 2004 has been located in a former powder magazine from 1692 along the Levante walls (the place where Garibaldi also stopped to stock up on ammunition and weapons for the Expedition of the Thousand after the attack on Talamone) and preserves in its interior jewels covering a chronological span from theVillanovan to Roman age with artifacts from the Etruscan necropolises in the Orbetello and Talamone area (votive shrines agricultural tools and grave goods) and finds from the Roman structures discovered in the area The collection began in the late 19th century and has changed several locations until the present one and since 2007 it has been part of the museum network of the Maremma Museums Noteworthy are the finds from the necropolis of Orbetello that belonged to the rich Etruscan aristocracy of the 4th century B.C From the Talamone necropolis various decorative objects from the temple doors of the Hellenistic period Also in the museum is the “pediment of the temple of Talamone”: an Etruscan work from the Hellenic age which has very ancient origins dating back to the Neolithic period is built on the isthmus within the lagoon of the same name and that alone would be enough to visit it it was with the Spanish domination that it experienced its greatest moments of development with the related fortifications and constructions A large wall still surrounds the town: these are Etruscan walls later reinforced by the Spanish and the most substantial part of the fortifications rises on the side facing the mainland and is equipped with small square towers played a garrison role against potential invaders the cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta is certainly worth a visit with its large rose window on the façade reminiscent of that of Orvieto Cathedral Inside it is richly decorated with works of art stucco and furnishings from the 17th century with the San Biagio chapel in Baroque style Positioned to the southeast of Argentario is Porto Ercole which boasts a beautiful bay topped by the Spanish fortresses built at the time of the Stato dei Presidi: Forte Filippo which are still in excellent condition and can be visited as optimal vantage points It was under Spanish rule that Porto Ercole experienced its greatest splendor and became a port of European importance Throughout the promontory there are ten watchtowers and three fortresses It was targeted several times by pirates including Incitaria and Domitiana on Argentario are all mentioned in theItinerarium Maritimum among the ports and landings of the sea route from Rome to Provence Vasari depicted the naval battle that took place here between the Spanish and the French when Porto Ercole was under Sienese rule and its oldest part under the Fortress has kept its past architecture intact and is passable only on foot Among the narrow streets and colorful palaces one arrives at the church of Sant’Erasmo where the tombs of Spanish rulers are located one can enjoy a splendid view from the panoramic terrace and visit the 16th-century Palazzo dei Governanti and to commemorate him there is an inscription on the gateway to the village Porto Ercole was ranked among the most beautiful villages in Italy in 2004 dominated from above by the 17th-century Spanish Fortress is the administrative center of Argentario and ferries to the islands of the Tuscan Archipelago stop here the waterfront was even designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro and the highly renowned marina is always full of yachts which consists of a park of no less than 77 hectares with an 18-hole course set in a natural amphitheater composed of olive trees and Mediterranean scrub services for pleasure boating have been developed making it one of the most visited landings in the Tyrrhenian Sea: Argentario is one of the world capitals of yachting with more than 2,000 berths a mooring point for ships up to 80 meters in length (unique on the entire Tyrrhenian coast) and the two roadsteads (at Porto Santo Stefano and Porto Ercole) that can guarantee safe stopping in all weather conditions the Palio Marinaro dell’Argentario is held at Ferragosto with a race between the four districts it towers over the village: it has long since ceased its military functions and is now a place of art and culture hosting two permanent exhibitions illustrating local history one on archaeological finds at sea and one on the mastery of woodworking The fortress has six-meter-thick walls and a square basement and is structured on two levels that keep intact the embrasures from which the cannons were fired Today the interior is home to the Shipwrights’ Museum dedicated to the artisans capable of “making wood sail,” with a display of techniques for developing ship carpentry There is also as permanent exhibition “Submerged Memories,” which collects archaeological artifacts found on the seabed in the archipelago where the oldest ones are from the Roman period On the second floor is the section dedicated to the discovery of the archaic wreck (6th century B.C.) of Campese (Giglio Island) Fort Stella is an imposing fortification with four-pronged bastions with a second six-pronged fortification above it that overhangs the sea above Porto Ercole Built between the mid-sixteenth century and the first half of the seventeenth century by the Spanish (who actually relied on Cosimo I dei Medici to build it) it is such a precise and well-preserved construction that it amazes today’s visitor It was a watchtower that communicated with the other towers of the Argentario with light signals and thus allowed the entire defense system to be alerted against attacks in real time TheSilver Coast Mediterranean Aquarium was created with the intention of reproducing as faithfully as possible the most indicative ecosystems of the Argentario coastline designed and managed by the Mare Ambiente Academy Association with the intention of “proposing,” they explain on the site “a faithful reconstruction of the characteristic environments of the seabed that lap the shores of the Promontory of Monte Argentario so that visitors can experience the beautiful sensations that every diver experiences when diving in Mare Nostrum 7 of which are panoramic with only seawater (about 50 thousand liters in all) it accommodates hundreds of animal and plant species Posidonia and many others.” It is a museum with educational tours and there is also a permanent shell exhibition and underwater photography exhibition inside Not far from Monte Argentario, in the municipality of Capalbio on the border with Lazio, there is a contemporary art park created by French-American artist Niki de Saint-Phalle that transports visitors to an enchanted world: the Tarot Garden although to a child’s eyes it would seem the same but a place where whimsy and inventiveness have taken shape over 17 long years of work and fun among sculptures There are 22 sculptures 12 to 15 meters high representing the Major Arcana of the Tarot composed of iron and concrete then covered with mirror mosaics The idea was born on inspiration to a visit to Gaudí’s Guell Park in Barcelona “that one day I had to build my own garden of joy A meeting place between man and nature,” and so she did: in 1998 the Tarot Garden opened its gates to take people on an “esoteric walk between nature and culture.” The place is truly incredible and worth the cost of the ticket if only to see what Niki de Saint-Phalle’s passion has produced which over the years has involved other artists and many local people who still work there today which atfirst had only one exhibition hall On display here were artifacts mainly from the Arce and private dwellings and related clay decorations from temples on the Arce In 1997 the expansion led to two more exhibition rooms: one dedicated to the harbor area with artifacts found in the necropolis around the city while the second room collects the history of Cosa up to the 15th century The functions that can be deduced for the so fortified colony (with 18 towers and three gates) were always that of garrison: the Romans from here had strategic point of control of the sea against Carthaginian attacks and no less that of control of the territories just conquered to the Etruscans (Volsinii and Vulci) The museum is a promoter of many initiatives aimed at enhancing and discovering one of the most beautiful and also least known archaeological areas of the Maremma and the entire Mediterranean Message Invalid character found in the request target The valid characters are defined in RFC 7230 and RFC 3986 Description The server cannot or will not process the request due to something that is perceived to be a client error (e.g. Note The full stack trace of the root cause is available in the server logs The Montesanto Foodwalk app will introduce the gastronomic traditions of the neighborhood with augmented reality paths Il 9 December 2016 at 17.30 pm at the Nitsch Museum the presentation of "Montesanto foodwalk“ An augmented reality journey on the food and wine traditions of the neighborhood Montesanto is one of the most popular and multiethnic districts of Naples Its economy has always been based on public activities linked above all to food in fact it is possible to reconstruct the history of the neighborhood starting from its historical and attractive premises For this he was chosen to be the protagonist of a multimedia project of soundwalk It is about making the district known through the stories and the faces of those who have written or who continue to write the history of this place also through the relationship with food: food as a recognizable element of a community food as a "smart specialization" or food as an element present in the markets scholars and artists will take care of the second stage of the project "The (good) taste of innovation": Reflections and actions on the culinary imaginary of the city The “Montesanto Foodwalk” application will be presented by two sound design experts Stefano Perna and Pasquale Napolitano and by members of a digital communication and culture company “Nevermind” The idea was born from a reflection of Pasquale Napolitano who in seeing the tourists pass outside the Blue fish and taking pictures here and there he thought they were missing something unique and interesting that is the story of those who live in this place he thought of a tool that could be useful from this point of view Install an app that relies on geolocation sensors distributed in the various streets of the area the headquarters of the former Mensa dei Bambini proletari The purpose of the app is to transform the visitor's smartphone into an augmented reality guide thanks to which everyone can access a voice made of stories sounds and interviews of those living in the Montesanto district The app will be downloadable for free from the Fondazione Premio Napoli website and from the Apple store from 18 December 2016 we earn a commission from qualifying purchases through ticketing links This commission does not entail any additional price for the user An overview of the lines of the Naples Funicular: Montesanto, Chiaia During the 19 century the city of Naples experienced a period of growth in the construction sector with the development of what will then be the neighborhoods Vomero e Arenella It was at this juncture that the need arose to connect the upper districts with the other districts of the city so in 1880 the hypothesis began to arise for "the funicular of Naples" It was the two engineers Cigliano and Ferraro who studied the mechanical systems for the construction of the funiculars of Chiaia e Montesanto A few years later the project was presented to the Municipality which Only towards the 20 years did the construction of the other funicular plants be seen which was built so as to create a link between the high neighborhoods and the city center to enhance the surrounding land at the time building For the operations two companies were founded which took care of the construction of the plant Central The lines count a total of 17 stations with waiting times ranging from 10 to 15 minutes The travel time varies from 3 to 7 minutes needed to cover the routes The funiculars operate on weekdays and holidays with some variations on certain days of the week La Montesanto funicular unifies weekdays and holidays with theopening at 7: 00 The frequency of the races is 10 every minute La funicular of Chiaia unifies the working and festive hours with opening at 06: 30 e closing at 00: 30 there are some variations to these times on some days Notice: the Mergellina Funicular is temporarily closed from July to September 2018 Here are the times of the substitute shuttle on the Mergellina-Via Manzoni section (click on the button to show them): La Funicular of Mergellina unifies the Feriale and Festivo timetables with opening at 07: 00 e closing at 22: 00 La Central Funicular unifies the weekdays and holidays with theopening at 06: 30 while inserting some variations to them in some days To keep up to date on timetables, we recommend installing the application GiraNapoli for iOS and Android terminals To move on Naples Funicular, it is possible to acquire the company ticket from 1€ which entitles you to a single ride along the entire route. From the 12 June 2017 the single ride ticket will cost 1,10 € but tickets to 1 € can still be used while stocks last integrated single ticket) at the price of 1,50 €, valid for one ride on every single line on iron or funicular and on buses (also on Eav vehicles) within 90 minutes ICT will also be raised by 10 cents from 12 June and it will cost 1,60€ This commission does not entail any additional price for the user.