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"Oh yeah, [I've improved] a lot in the classroom. I've been stepping it up in the classroom," Sutton explained. "I like the classrooms more, it's not too hard and we get more help one-on-one and everything."
With the type of players that The Patterson School have there is a whole lot of competition in practice. As well as Sutton the prep school has talented players such as Jerry Davon Jefferson, Jordan Hill, Seketoure Henry, and Kenyan Harman to just name a few.
So practices for the Bulldogs are just as competitive as most games. And Sutton thinks that the competition among his teammates has helped him improve his overall game.
"I'm doing pretty good so far. I'm stepping it up, and I'm trying to bring my A game. It's very good competition," Sutton said. "Since I've been here I've been playing for both two teams so I've been getting a lot of reps to keep my confidence up."
With the amount of talent at The Patterson School they have two teams. One team is called the Prep team and the other is called their high school team. In order for Sutton to continue to improve he has been playing with both teams.
"I like it, and I'm loving it right now. It's pretty good competition everyday so it's making me better."
"I'm just going to wait it out for a little while, and I'm going to take my visits my senior year."
However it seems like Sutton already knows where he wants to play college basketball.
"I'm still interested in Wake. That's where I want to go," Sutton said adamantly. "And most likely 95-percent that's where I am going to go. Right now I'm just working"…"most likely Wake is where I'm going."


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When Carol Swain retired from 37 years teaching elementary school, she set her sights on creating a beautiful garden. Her first thought was “Oh, good, work in the garden all day and read gardening books all night.” Boulders and rocks now solve the birthday and anniversary gift problem.
“What would you like, honey?” her husband Bob asks.
“I’d really like a new rock,” she says. For many women, that means something small and glittery.
But Carol’s husband, a retired chiropractor, supports her passion with boulders, some weighing several tons. The boulders the Swains used in developing their alpine garden can’t be rolled into place. They had to be moved with a giant forklift, which Bob Swain rented and drove with such skill that each time he planted a boulder it entertained the entire neighborhood.
Boulders can’t just be plunked down; they have to be planted at least halfway in the earth so they look like they’ve always been there.
Swain also has laid 13,000 used bricks from several locations. After he finished using all the bricks from the demolition of their chimney, the neighbors started suggesting where he could find more and what projects he could add.
The Swains’ wedge-shaped lot bisects two streets. One is level and the main entry to the home. The garage is three stories below on a different street so the home site offers ample alpine planting experience on the way to the curb.
When the Swains bought their home four years ago, the hillside lot was covered in aging pink iceplant, which they spent considerable time and effort removing. They brought in top soil and mulch to give new plantings a chance to thrive.
A well established Norfolk island pine and a hedge of red bottlebrush made the cut, as did some of the iceplant and several agave attenuata, but everything was re-imagined. Virtually all of the materials removed during the remodel were recycled and reused.
With the giant green serpentine boulders, the iceplant looks like it might be growing alongside a Swiss cog railway. The same is true of the gentle creeping thyme with its beautiful purple flowers and the clumps of sea thrift (armeria) with its pink pompoms that punctuate the upper terrace. A variety of unusual conifers, flowering shrubs and a repetition of design create the alpine illusion.
It is surprising and delightful to find a garden on the Central Coast so similar to Ohme Garden in the state of Washington. That garden is seven acres on a hilltop overlooking two rivers, but the feel of alpine respite and of a garden designed by a shared love is the same.
The Swains are thoughtful in their planting choices, knowing that the drought can take its toll on a garden that demands rainfall.
Low growing manzanita, ceanothus and a white flowering horizontal tea tree all bring texture to the hillside as they spread among the boulders and rocks without blocking the view.
A particularly arresting sight is one impressive flowering shrub, the unthirsty Australian hybrid, Grevillea ‘peaches and cream.’ Its exotic, toothbrush-like blossoms are a watercolor wash of ripe peach fading to a mellow off-white the color of brie.
A forest of five agonis trees runs along the edge of the driveway. Carol Swain really loves the contrast of the dark burgundy foliage against the house.
Undulating brick walls follow paths of recycled wood and stone that wind down the hillside. Bob Swain’s custom-made bench nestles into the hill offering a view of the estuary, dunes and beyond. A keen observer notices it also serves as a retaining wall on a particularly steep part of the garden.
A custom-made gas firepit fashioned out of more bricks sits in the center of a relaxed carex lawn. There’s no mowing and little water needed. A low curving boxwood hedge provides green separation from the steep part of the garden. A charming outdoor dining area on the upper terrace is tucked out of the sea breeze. A blue hanging Japanese fishing float serves as a chandelier for dining alfresco.
The Swains and their visitors can park easily along the upper terrace area so neither guests nor groceries have to travel uphill.
All the neighbors took a special interest in the couple’s planting and bricklaying . When driveways, footpaths and street edging were complete they insisted on a “Last Brick Party,” similar to the Golden Spike used to complete the Transcontinental Railroad.
The Swains said they still pinch themselves at their good fortune in moving to Morro Bay from Fountain Valley in Orange County. They aren’t alone.

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Discover the stories in ANZAC Square that pay tribute to our military history, writes Helen Goltz.
We’ve all wandered through ANZAC Square between Ann and Adelaide Streets but ANZAC Day is the perfect time to visit and reflect on some of the stories behind the memorials of the men and women who participated in service.
The South-west Pacific War
A wounded soldier descends the Kokoda Trail assisted by a strong, Papua New Guinean. They are passed by a fresh soldier. The lower legs of the two touch – connected in their battle to protect Australia from the invading Japanese.
The Boer War memorial
This commemorates the first overseas conflict in which colonial Queensland troops were involved in between 1899 to 1902 in South Africa. The plaque reads “In memory of the Queensland heroes who fell.”
Korea, Malaya and Borneo
An Australian soldier from the Korean War holds his arm high and the other soldier from the Malaya or Borneo conflict is ready to serve and protect. This statue commemorates those who served between 1948 and 1966.
The memorial to Vietnam
The Vietnam memorial depicts an act of mercy seen many times as a soldier directs a medical helicopter to descend for his wounded mate. The memorial commemorates those Australians and their allies who served in South Vietnam from 1962 to 1973.
World War 2
The WW2 memorial of a nursing sister tending to the wounded digger reminds us of the service of all Australian men and women.
The Shrine of Remembrance
The Shrine of Remembrance commemorates the ‘Great War’ (WW1) with eighteen columns representing the year of peace 1918. The names of major battles are recorded around the top and in the centre of the shrine an eternal flame burns in memory of those who gave their lives.

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Corel delivered the disappointing second-quarter results it promised last week, posting a loss of $23.6 million, or 36 cents a share, on sales of $36.6 million.
First Call Corp. consensus had the Canadian software developer pegged for a loss of 40 cents a share this quarter.
Ahead of the earnings report, Corel (Nasdaq: CORL) shares closed up 1/2, or 14 percent, to 4 3/16.
The $36.6 million in sales marks a 48 percent decline from the year-ago quarter when it earned $9.7 million, or 14 cents a share, on sales of $70.5 million.
It exited the second quarter with $9.8 million in cash compared to $18 million in the year-ago quarter.
"We've faced some challenges over the past three months but we've also enjoyed some noteworthy product successes," said CEO Michael Cowpland in a prepared release. "We are continuing our tradition of innovative product development, forging strong partnerships, acquiring complementary technologies and earning praise from the industry for our efforts."
Cowpland on Saturday told the Globe and Mail that things were looking up, saying cuts in "a lot of discretionary areas" will help Corel post a profit in its fourth quarter. He said those cuts would not include more layoffs.
Analysts are currently expecting a loss of 9 cents a share in the fourth quarter.
Last week, Corel braced investors for the worst when it warned that its second-quarter sales would fall somewhere between $37 million to $38 million in the quarter.
Company officials said it recorded one-time costs in the second quarter resulting from its failed merger with Inprise/Borland Corp. (Nasdaq: INPR) and a gain from the sale of GraphOn Corp.
Earlier this quarter, Corel said it would cut 320 employees, or 21 percent of its workforce, in an attempt to cut its operating costs as well as make itself more attractive to a potential buyer.
Last quarter, Corel missed analysts' estimates, losing $12.4 million, or 19 cents a share, on sales of $44.1 million.
First Call Corp. consensus expects it to lose $1.16 a share in the fiscal year.
Its shares moved up to a 52-week high of 44 1/2 in December, mainly on the buzz surrounding its entry into the Linux operating systems software market, before falling to a low of 2 13/16 in May.

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New ad campaign focuses on patients
Vanderbilt University Medical Center will roll out a new advertising campaign later this summer that showcases those who know the institution the best — its patients.
The multi-media campaign was created as part of VUMC's commitment to elevate and is designed to both maintain and strengthen the Medical Center's position as the preferred provider of health care services in the region.
Three newly produced television spots will focus on the consumers of VUMC's services in scenes that highlight the personal nature of health care today. The first speaks to the needs of adults who are caring for their own children as well as their aging parents; the second humanizes the treatment process, showing patients as individuals rather than merely a diagnosis; and the third stresses the value of the time spent with physicians and all members of the care team and with having questions answered and treatment options explained.
The new campaign will include radio, print and internet components and was introduced to staff and faculty at a special preview earlier this week in Light Hall. By design, the new campaign is a way to begin personalizing the message VUMC sends to its consumers, said Jill Austin, chief marketing officer.
“It's shifting things from an institutional perspective and taking the focus down to a one-on-one level. It's really a parallel to what's going on in health care itself with the move toward personalized medicine,” Austin said. “And it goes hand in hand with the patient commitment principles of elevate that Vanderbilt has so successfully implemented.”
VUMC's advertising campaigns have been enormously successful in building consumer awareness of the world-class services offered here. Just nine years ago VUMC was ranked fourth in preference in the Nashville market. Thanks to consistent, brand-building efforts such as the “Hearts and Minds” campaign, the Medical Center took over the top spot in 2000 and has remained there ever since.
“Building awareness, or branding, is an asset, and just like any other type of asset, you have to invest in it to maintain it and grow it,” Austin said. “Branding lays the groundwork for response on the part of consumers — it helps them choose.
In health care, these choices are often made quickly by people who are under stress, so it's crucial to maintain the kind of awareness that keeps Vanderbilt foremost in consumers' minds.
“In a moment of choice, we want people to choose us,” Austin said.
For more information and to view the new campaign, go to http://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/root/stories/ads.

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Optical coherence tomography (OCT) images of biological tissues often have low contrast. Spectroscopic optical coherence tomography (SOCT) methods have been developed to enhance contrast but remain limited because most tissues are not spectrally active in the frequency bands of laser sources commonly used in OCT. Near-infrared (NIR) dyes with absorption spectra features within the OCT source spectrum can be used for enhancing contrast in this situation. We introduce and demonstrate the use of NIR dyes as contrast agents for SOCT. Contrast-enhanced images are compared with fluorescence microscopy, demonstrating a link between SOCT and fluorescence imaging.
© 2004 Optical Society of America
(110.4500) Imaging systems : Optical coherence tomography
(170.3880) Medical optics and biotechnology : Medical and biological imaging
(170.6510) Medical optics and biotechnology : Spectroscopy, tissue diagnostics
(300.1030) Spectroscopy : Absorption
Chenyang Xu, Jian Ye, Daniel L. Marks, and Stephen A. Boppart, "Near-infrared dyes as contrast-enhancing agents for spectroscopic optical coherence tomography," Opt. Lett. 29, 1647-1649 (2004)


Will Obama take lead on national debt and budget deficit?
Commission’s draft proposal on cuts and taxes to slash national debt has riled partisans on both sides. Next major move is President Obama’s.
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On the tax side, income tax rates would go down, but popular tax breaks such as the mortgage interest deduction and the tax exemption for employee health benefits would be reduced or eliminated. The 18.4-cents-a-gallon federal gasoline tax would gradually rise by 15 cents a gallon to pay for transportation spending. Higher levels of income would be subject to payroll taxes, which fund Social Security.Skip to next paragraph
Changes to the entitlement programs have brought the most howls from liberals. The retirement age for Social Security would rise to 68 by 2050 and 69 by the year 2075, though there would be a hardship exemption for those unable to work beyond 62. There would be increased cost-sharing in Medicare and medical malpractice liability reform.
Overall, spending cuts outweigh tax increases 2 to 1. The rationale is that the growing population of retirees puts increasing pressure on the federal budget, particularly health-care costs.
The Rivlin-Domenici plan follows the Bowles-Simpson plan broadly but has important differences. It proposes a new federal sales tax aimed at debt reduction. It would start at 3 percent in 2012 and increase to 6.5 percent in 2013. Income taxes would be simplified and reduced, eliminating most tax credits and deductions, but not those for mortgage interest and charitable contributions. The plan does not raise the retirement age for Social Security.
One bold suggestion from Rivlin-Domenici is a payroll tax holiday in 2011 – a $650 billion suspension of Social Security payroll taxes for employers and employees that the Congressional Budget Office estimates would create between 2.5 million and 7 million jobs.
Overall, the Rivlin-Domenici plan would save $5.9 trillion by 2020, compared with $3.8 trillion from the Bowles-Simpson plan. Both delay phasing in steps to reduce annual deficits and the debt – now near $14 trillion – until 2012, so as not to disrupt the tentative economic recovery.
At the same time, some economists argue, showing a commitment to deficit reduction now is critical to the nation's economic recovery.
"We need to get the deficit down to reassure world markets and the world community and the lenders for our bonds that we're getting our fiscal situation under control," says Chris Edwards, director of tax policy studies at the Cato Institute in Washington. "If we keep spending like this and having trillion-dollar deficits, we're heading for another financial crash."
Economists also argue for the centrality of presidential leadership. The co-chairs' proposals are helpful but in some cases politically unpalatable, says Eswar Prasad, an economist at Cornell University.
"This is where leadership becomes very important," says Mr. Prasad.
The two major reforms that made it through Congress under Obama – health care and financial reform – did so without an initial clear vision from the White House. "They ended up being very messy processes, and I think the outcomes were far from ideal," says Prasad. "He's getting a second chance now. The political landscape is a little less friendly, but it's time to exert leadership, because this is possibly his last chance to make a case for his presidency."
Paul Light, a professor of public service at New York University, wishes Obama would emulate President Truman, who went for broke championing legislation he believed in but knew had no chance of passing (civil rights, health-care reform). Truman then campaigned against the "do-nothing Congress," and won an improbable victory. Perhaps it's time for Obama to "Truman up," Mr. Light suggests.
"Truman was a fighter," he says. "That's where I think Obama just doesn't stand up well. Pick a big fight and go to the wall."


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Feud, what feud?! Music's one-time warring divas Madonna, Lady Gaga, and Katy Perry were the image of peace and unity in an amazing Instagram photo taken during Monday, May 4's 2015 Met Gala, which showed them cuddling up to each other in a jaw-dropping display of togetherness.
Initially shared via Instagram by the "Material Girl" herself, the snap was captioned, "Girls night out………. Kissing the Ring……..Finally! #metball." We're assuming the 56-year-old singer is referring to the huge, heart-shaped diamond engagement ring that Gaga was sporting at the star-studded New York fashion event.
Perry then regrammed the image, with her own, even more inflammatory caption. "Dropping our single tomorrow," she wrote, before adding a couple of hashtags into the mix: #stolethispicfromM and #MONSTERCATREBELHEARTS (a nod to the trio's army of fans who are fiercely protective of their own particular diva, and often almost as fiercely anti the other two)!
The amazing photo appears to be evidence that the three big personalities of pop have put their differences behind them in the name of fashion. Madonna and Gaga have had a famously frosty relationship ever since the "Papa Don't Preach" singer branded Gaga's hit "Born This Way" a "reductive" rip-off of her own song "Express Yourself."
Gaga and Perry have likewise been caught up in multiple possible feud situations. While both have publicly denied any actual ill feelings, Twitter messages (such as the one Gaga posted seemingly calling Perry out for copying her green hair and in-concert horse riding in May last year) have suggested otherwise.
But while the diva trio's fans struggled to make sense of the unexpected moment of togetherness (and freaked out in a huge way over Perry's suggestion they were teaming up for a single) the three members of pop royalty were just enjoying the stir they'd created!
"#breaktheinternet2k15," Perry captioned her second re-post of the evening, when she shared the picture on her Twitter feed.


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Genus: Colonies spherical or aggregates in shape; sheath conspicuous; cell body spherical in shape;
chloroplasts cup-shaped or plate-like (Illustrations of the Japanese fresh-water algae, 1977).
Gloeocystis sp. ?,
cell body μm long, μm wide,
x 640, Numappara marsh, Nasu-shiobara city (formerly Kuroiso city), Tochigi Pref., Japan, August 2003 by Y. Tsukii
94 μm; x 640

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Winter is upon us, and with 2021 being a brand new year, this is a great time to rediscover everything great about winter in Nova Scotia. Listing all the options for outdoor winter adventures would take a book (or two), but the list of activities below will give you a great starting point.
Check out places nearby, or plan a trip for a weekend away (subject to COVID-19 restrictions); either way, you’ll find out that winter is just as cool as any other time of year in Nova Scotia—just bring a good pair of mittens!
1. Beach Walks
Wintertime in Nova Scotia can sometimes mean snow and sometimes mean icy cold gray and brown surroundings. Either one is a fascinating backdrop for a beach walk!
1.1 Crystal Crescent Beach
Crystal Crescent is definitely my favourite beach to walk on in the winter, mostly because it’s one of my favourite beaches. It’s technically three beaches, each connected by a strip of rock and a boardwalk, but it feels like one nice long oceanside trip. Crystal Crescent is also home to Pennant Point Trail (see below), and with it being so close to Halifax it’s a great option for a wild and woolly winter day.
Address: 220 Sambro Creek Road, Sambro Creek
1. 2 Inverness Beach
Inverness Beach provides a similar kind of closeness to civilization as Crystal Crescent Beach, but a very different aesthetic. The town of Inverness is a popular summer destination, but you can enjoy the town and the beach just fine in the winter. The beach is long and fairly flat, and with the town only steps away it’s a perfect place to enjoy a Caper winter beach walk.
Address: 158 Beach No.1 Road, Inverness
1. 3 Mira Gut Beach
Mira Gut Beach is a different sort of beach, but just as lovely in the winter. You’ll find a beautiful riverside place to walk (especially at low tide), surrounded by parks to explore. If there’s snow on the ground you can really get a sense of a Cape Breton winter. Just don’t get the song stuck in your head!
45 Mira Bay Drive, Mira Gut
1. 4 Sandy Cove Beach
“Time and tide wait for no man”, and they certainly don’t wait for winter. The Bay of Fundy’s world record setting tides are usually enjoyed in the summer, and that means in the winter you’ll find fewer crowds in the way of enjoying the majesty of the ocean’s movements. This is a splendid small beach for walking, and (paying close attention to the tide times, of course), you can explore the ocean floor in all its winter finery.
Champlain Road, Digby
2. Bird Watching
There are many species of birds that fly south for the winter, and human snowbirds follow them. But don’t feel too lonely, because there are birds to keep us non-snowbirds company with cheerful songs and flashes of bright colour against the whites and grays of winter.
2.1. Amherst Point Bird Sanctuary
The Amherst Bird Sanctuary is, of course, a go-to place for birdwatching—the trail is designed around doing so! Since the sanctuary includes a diverse forest, marshland, and a lake, you’re bound to see several different kinds of birds. With up to 8km of trail to walk, bring snacks both for you and your feathered friends in order to enjoy this day to the fullest.
Southampton Road, Amherest Point
2.2 Cape Breton Highlands National Park
The Cape Breton Highlands is the only national park on Cape Breton Island, and it contains several beautiful examples of the Island’s beauty. Whether you want to explore the third of the Cabot Trail within the park or hike into the wilder parts for winter camping, you’ll have your pick of beautiful places to watch for birds. There are several small towns contained within the Highlands, so once you’ve had your fill of the outdoors you can enjoy some Caper hospitality.
37647 Cabot Trail Road, Ingonish
Once a French Fort, Fort Louisbourg remains an important and educational historical site. Thanks to its trails and the nearby village, you’ll also find a great place to come looking for birds. With the sea beside you and the fort behind you, there’s no telling what birds you might see. Although if I liked to gamble, I’d bet on seagulls and albatrosses….
Louisbourg, Cape Breton (fort itself is closed in the winter)
2.4 Salt Marsh Trail
A classic place for birdwatching, the Salt Marsh Trail takes on a unique aesthetic during the winter. The marsh doesn’t quite freeze and there are still lots of birds around, so it’s not quite hibernating like other trails seem to do in the winter. In fact, it’s the perfect place to put a little pep in your winter step while you watch the birds. The trail is long enough for a good bout of exercise, but since it’s linear it’s easy to turn around when you’ve had your fill, or you’ve caught a chill.
806 Bissett Road, Cole Harbour; Ph: 902-435-3952
2.5 Sheffield Mills
Did you know that that you can watch Bald Eagles being fed? Volunteers feed the eagles at the corner of Middle Dyke Road and Bains Road daily from January to March at Sheffield Mills in Annapolis Valley.
corner of Bains Road and Middle Dyke Road , Sheffield Mills
3. Cross Country Skiing
When there’s plenty of snow but no hills in sight, you can always go cross-country skiing! Most of the downhill skiing hills also have cross country trails, you’ll also find them all over the province.
3.1 Ellenwood Lake Park
A popular spot in the summer, Ellenwood Lake Park is a great place to enjoy in the winter too. It’s a huge park with a 2 km trail perfect for cross-country skiing. There’s plenty to see in the park, from the eponymous lake to the wildlife that calls this park home. While you’re skiing, keep an eye out for the camp sites—you might find your new favourite summer spot.
1888 Mood Road, Deerfield; Ph: 902-761-2400 or 902-648-3540 or 888-544-3434
3.2 Keppoch Mountain
You might not think of a mountain for cross-country skiing, but Keppoch Mountain has several cross-country trails. Several of them are bike trails in the summer, so the terrain is reasonably flat, while others provide a steeper challenge. Keppoch Mountain is a great destination for outdoor winter activities in general, including others mentioned in this article, so even if your group can’t agree on one activity, you should be able to agree on a destination.
193 Keppoch Road, Beaver Meadow, Antigonish
3.3 North Highlands Nordic Cross-Country Ski Facility
If you’re looking for a place to cross country ski in Cape Breton that’s maintained, groomed, and ready to welcome you, the North Highlands Nordic Cross-Country Ski Facility is the place for you. With five trails 16 feet wide each, you’ll find plenty of room whether you’re a beginner or an expert. And if you’ve brought your snowshoes too, you’re welcome to mix it up.
29841 Cabot Trail, Cape North; Ph: 902-383-2479
3.4 Ski Tuonela
Another Cape Breton destination, you can actually get to Ski Tuonela by skiing from the Cabot Trail. They have a Telemark ski area which is both uphill and downhill skiing (which sounds fascinating honestly), and they also have 18 kms of cross-country trails. They have chalet accommodations, equipment rentals, and a sauna—all you need to bring is yourself!
Cabot Trail, Goose Cove, Cape Breton; Ph: 902-295-7694
4. Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding
Look, I’m not getting into the debate about whether skiing is better than snowboarding, or vice versa (personally I can’t snowboard to save my life, but I’m decent at skiing—this is not a value judgement). Whichever you like (or both, both is good), there are a few places in Nova Scotia to enjoy the snowy downhill rush.
4.1 Ski Cape Smokey
Cape Smokey is a ski hill that has risen from a puddle of snowmelt more than once, but with every incarnation it retains its charm and fun. Located in the Cape Breton Highlands, Cape Smokey overlooks the town of Ingonish, the ocean, and thick Cape Breton woods, making each ride to the top an aesthetic pleasure (and you can sometimes see moose, I did!) Ride Nova Scotia’s only gondola lift, rent all the gear you need for a reasonable price, and get ready to hit the slopes.
Cape Smokey, 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach; Ph: 902-776-0231
4.2 Ski Martock
When you ask mainland Nova Scotians where they learned to ski, it’s usually either Martock or the next entry. For me it was Martock, so I’ve got more years of memories to draw on. Martock is the perfect place for family skiing/snowboarding, with trails ranging from the Bunny Hill to blues, and lessons available from beginners to experts. The instructors are great, night skiing is a thing, and once the lodge is open you can enjoy all the awesome food they have!
370 Ski Martock Road, Windsor Forks; Ph:902-798-9501
4.3 Ski Wentworth
While Wentworth wasn’t my childhood ski hill, I’ve gone a few times and I enjoy it just as much as Martock. It’s just as family oriented, including offering classes for all in both skiing and snowboarding, but it’s a bit taller and has more trail variety, including a couple black diamonds. If everyone in your group is comfortable with varied terrain and routes, and you don’t mind the extra half hour from Halifax, this is a great place for a snow day.
14595 Route #4, Wentworth Valley; Ph: 902-548-2089
5. Explore Provincial Parks
Nova Scotia is home to dozens of provincial parks—some big, some small, some on mountains, some by the sea, and everything in between. You can enjoy several of the activities in this article at the parks, and the biggest decision you’ll have to make is where to go first. 20 Parks to Explore During Winter in Nova Scotia
5.1 Black Duck Cove Provincial Park
The Black Ducks may have flown south for the winter, but you can still enjoy the park that bears their name. You can enjoy the shoreline trail as well as the beach, perfect whether it’s snowy or not. You can learn about local history and watch for birds (just not the ducks) and if you want, there are picnic tables for winter picnic time!
1409 Dover Road, Dover
5.2 Dalem Lake Provincial Park
Even if skating isn’t your thing, there’s something special about enjoying a day by a frozen lake. Dalem Lake Park is fairly small with a 2.2 km trail, perfect for a colder day when you need fresh air but you don’t want to be out for too long. Bring your binoculars and search for wildlife, and walk the beach beside the lake (note: do not walk on the lake unless you’ve received confirmation that it’s safe to skate on it). Dalem Lake is along the Bras d’Or Lakes Scenic Drive, so if you want to mix outdoor fun with a drive in a warm car, this is a great place to stop.
220 New Dominion Road, Boularderie
5.3 Cape Chignecto
The majesty of the Bay of Fundy can and should be enjoyed from several angles. Cape Chignecto provides several of those angles, some more difficult to reach than others. If you want to simply walk the trails to the look-offs and visit the beach to take pictures of the winter scenes, you can do so easily. However, if you’re looking for a more intense winter challenge, the whole trail is 52 km—however, save the full loop for the summer, as you can’t camp in the park in the winter and 52 km is just too many for one day.
1108 West Advocate Road, Advocate Harbour; Ph: 902-392-2085
5.4 Mira River Provincial Park
If you do the Mira River beach walk mentioned above, you’ll walk through part of Mira River Provincial Park. The park is beautiful to explore, and there’s an easy 1.2 km hike through it to see it fully. Like Ellenwood, walking here in the winter is a great chance to scope out the campsites. This park is bustling in camping season thanks to its many features, so find the place you like best and mark it on your map.
439 Brickyard Road, Albert Bridge, Cape Breton; Ph: 902-563-3373
6. Hot Tubs & Spas
Winter brings chills and aches, and as fun as the cold outdoors might be, it’s nice to switch it up a bit. Outdoor hot tubs are becoming more popular, and with the first Nordic spa opening in Nova Scotia, it’s possible that you’ll be able to warm up in the cold wherever you like.
6.1 Irwin Lake Chalets
Log chalets in the middle of the woods, close to the lake with several nearby winter activities like Sugar Moon Farm and Hamilton Sleigh Rides (see below), Irwin Lake Chalets is the perfect place for a winter getaway. And the best part? Why, four of the units have their own private outdoor hot tubs. After a long day in the snow, scare away the chill in your bones and relax into a winter’s night.
680 Loch Haven Lane, Old Barns; Ph: 902-895-2663 or 1-866-554-7946
6.2 Sensea Nordic Spa
The idea of this Nordic spa is simple: it’s all about temperature therapy. You move between saunas and hot baths to the waterfall or ice fountains (these are both outdoors and indoors). The shifts in temperature help rejuvenate and relax your body, and after the recommended three rounds (with relaxation in between each round), you’ll understand why extremes can bring such peace. They’ve also got massage treatment available, and there’s some strong hints that you’ll soon be able to sleep at the spa, spending day and night attending to your wellness.
40 Sensea Road, Chester; Ph: 1-902-800-9033
6.3 Smith Rock Chalets
Smith Rock Lodge & Chalets is settled on Fitzpatrick Mountain, which gives you a tremendous view of the surrounding area. There are activities both inside and out, including an outdoor hot tub for relaxing in. If you want to enjoy heat at the inside, you’ll find a sauna attached to the fitness centre. Like Irwin, Smith Rock is a great place for a winter getaway, and if you love the view from a winter mountain, you can chill out without getting chilled.
310 Fitzpatrick Mountain Road, Scotsburn; Ph: 902-485-4799
7. Farmer’s Market
Farmer’s markets are a joy no matter what time of year. Their winter aesthetics are generally unique and fun, focusing on selling items of comfort and warmth to all their visitors.
7.1 Antigonish Farmers’ Market
With St. Francis Xavier University in town and Cape Breton only a few minutes’ drive away, it’s no surprise that Antigonish has a special aesthetic, and that extends to their farmers’ market. There are over 60 vendors now, selling everything from Dairy to plants to health and home products. You can currently buy online, and January 2021 will bring a new year and a new year-round market for visitors and residents to enjoy.
30 James Street, Antigonish; Ph: 902-867-7479
7.2 Wolfville Farmers’ Market
Right in the heart of Annapolis Valley, Wolfville is another college town, with Acadia University bringing students from all over the world to enjoy the Valley’s delights. A mainly indoor market this year, this farmers’ market nevertheless brings in all the bounty of the outside with local produce, dairy, and baked goods. There’s also a new part, the Farm & Art Market Store, that will showcase local artisans’ products of all kinds.
24 Elm Avenue, Wolfville; Ph: 902-607-3344
7.3 Yarmouth Farmers’ Community Market
Right at the end of Nova Scotia, Yarmouth’s Market is a co-op of local producers connected across southwestern Nova Scotia. Come every Saturday to find local coffee, ciders, artisanal gluten-free bread, ethically raised meat, and so much more. I feel like my first stop is going to be at the booth for Bully Goth Farm, because they sell everything mushroom related and I need to experience this firsthand. Again, much of this has moved indoors this winter, but you can buy a hot drink of your choosing and examine your purchases outside as a group, and really, isn’t that the best part of farmers’ markets?
15 Hawthorne Street, Yarmouth; Ph: 833-442-1400
8. Frozen Waterfalls
Now I will be fair—there will be times in the winter where these waterfalls aren’t quite frozen, but as a general rule they will be. Seeing water frozen in motion is something special, and you’ll also get a chance to walk through the wintry woods.
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8.1 Baxter’s Harbour Falls
When this waterfall is frozen over, it looks like the one from the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. It’s tall, frozen in its cascade into the harbour—it looks very cool in the summer, too. What makes this an ideal winter outing is that you don’t actually have to walk very far to see it. The dirt road off Baxter Harbour Road takes you to the shore, where if it’s low tide you can walk a little closer to the falls, but if the tide’s in don’t worry—you’ll still have an excellent view. This harbor is connected to the Bay of Fundy, so if you’re heading for any of the other Bay of Fundy destinations in this article and it’s close to low tide, it’s worth a stop to do a quick walk out to see the full picture of these icy falls.
8.2 Mary Ann Falls
To reach Mary Ann Falls, you’ll need to take a short walk—about 0.8 kilometres, actually, close to Cape Breton Highlands National Park. It’s a nice flat trail, easy to walk even in the dead of winter (and snowshoes will ease the way too!), and it leads out to some very nice falls pouring into the lake. The slope of the waterfall is gradual, meaning it can take a long period of cold to be fully frozen, but half-frozen water has its own kind of beauty—caught in the middle, ready to go one way or the other.
8.3 Phantom Falls
I am a little bit sad that this is not a set of haunted falls, but the beauty of the trail makes up for it. The trail follows the waterfall from nearly the top to the bottom, so you get to see it all the way down. It’s a 3.7 km trail, so best saved for a day when the weather’s not horrible and there aren’t massive drifts of ice and snow. You don’t want to distract yourself too much from this amazing waterfall, and trust me, there is nothing more distracting than trying to choose between stepping up to your knees into a snowdrift or penguin-shuffling over an ice patch.
8.5 Uisge Ban Falls
Story time: my brother learned Scottish Gaelic last year, while I’ve been learning Irish Gaelic on Duolingo. These languages are pretty different, but their words for water are close—it’s uisce in Irish Gaelic, and uisge in Scottish. This is a meandering way to explain that our language learning comes to a common point, much like the meandering path to reach the Uisge Ban falls. It’s a 4 kilometre trail through forest and into a valley that becomes a gorge where the waterfall starts to descend its 50 ft height. Suspended in frozen time, let’s hope this waterfall provides everyone with a chance to find some common ground and enjoy some of water’s most vertical beauty.
715 North Branch Road, Baddeck Forks, Cape Breton
9. Ground Hog Day
Will there be six more weeks of winter, or will spring coming early this year? Will Nova Scotia groundhogs agree or will they disagree on the coming of spring?
9.1 Shubenacadie Sam
Shubenacadie Sam is one of the most famous of Canadian groundhogs. It should be noted that Shubenacadie Sam is not a singular groundhog, rather there have been four groundhogs that have served as Shubenacadie Sam since the inception of the furry forecaster in 1987 at Shubenacadie Wildlife Park. People from across Nova Scotia head to the Shubenacadie Wildlife Park to watch Sam come out of his hole and to check if he sees his shadow. Visit Shubenacadie Wildlife Park on February 2nd or watch online to know your spring forecast (In 2021, the event will be virtual). The Park usually opens from 7 am to 12 pm for Groundhog Day.
149 Creighton Road, Shubenacadie; Ph: 902-758-2040
9.2 Two Rivers Tunnel
Shubenacadie Sam isn’t the only groundhog in Nova Scotia with an opinion on the length of winter. Two Rivers Wildlife Park in Mira is home to TR Tunnel. TR Tunnel checks out the weather later than Sam, at around 11:22 am on Groundhog Day.
4581 Grand Mira North Road, Huntington
10. Ice Fishing
If you like to fish, would like to try fishing, or you’re just looking for an outdoor activity that doesn’t require too much effort (and I feel you), ice fishing is a fantastic thing to try out. This section lacks examples because the lakes available for ice fishing change every year, and may change day to day with temperature shifts. Check your municipality’s page to see ice fishing lakes in your area, and check back frequently as the winter goes on and you can enjoy license-free fishing on Heritage day weekend.
Ah, the classic winter activity that literally helped Holland win a war against Spain (I’m not even joking, it’s one of my favourite history stories). Simple and satisfying, grab a pair of skates and head for the nearest ice!
11.1 Lake Skating — Cape Breton
Cape Breton has literally dozens of lakes, so it’s no surprise that the tradition of lake skating remains popular today. Contact your local municipality or skating group to find out which lakes have thick enough ice for skating, and if there’s any doubt at all, don’t go out there. Take that day to explore one of the several indoor skating rinks across the Island.
11.2 Lake Skating — HRM
The HRM covers several communities on mainland Nova Scotia, so naturally the lakes contained within are monitored by the municipality. Since the lakes haven’t frozen yet, there are no current updates, but the link will take you to ice thickness results as soon as things get colder. They cover several lakes and provide helpful comments and advice about the over 70 lakes in the Halifax Regional Municipality.
11.3 The Oval
You don’t have to go to a lake to skate outside thanks to the Emera Oval in Halifax. Created for the Canada Games and sustained by an enthusiastic municipality, the Oval draws skaters of all ages and experiences. You can borrow gear as long as you have some card to exchange with your name on it, so all you need are well padded clothes and gloves, because it gets cold! Also, there is a Beavertails parked right beside it, perfect for cranky, tired, and cold people of all ages…or just people with a sweet tooth.
12. Sleigh Rides
Why should Santa get to have all the fun? Sleigh rides are a great way to enjoy the snow, and if there’s not enough snow, most places with sleighs also have wagons for winter rides.
12.1 Hamilton Sleigh & Wagon Rides
With thirty years of sleigh and wagon rides under their belts (or is it reins?), Hamilton Sleigh & Wagon Rides is ready to take you on the ride of a lifetime. Whatever the weather, you can head down to Truro for an adventure. The pandemic means that your group will be the only one on the sleigh, so get your bubble together and get ready to meet some horsies!
12.2 Hatfield Farm
Hatfield Farm has plenty to offer all year round, from weddings to petting zoos, but they’re well known for their sleigh/wagon rides. Depending on the amount of snow, you’ll climb aboard one of their vehicles and enjoy a snowy afternoon. The ride also includes food, ice cream, and mini golf (weather depending), and after your two-hour ride you’re free to explore the rest of the farm.
1840 Hammonds Plains Road, Hammond Plains; Ph: 902-835-5676 or 1-877-835-5676
12.3 Ross Farm Museum
One of the most interactive museums I’ve ever been to, Ross Farm Museum has preserved a 19th century farm in working order, from heritage animals and crops, 19th century farming techniques, and even actors in period costume. While you’re there, you can enjoy a wagon ride around the farm and learn about the crops, the animals, and how they’ve managed to preserve this heritage farm into the 21st century.
Note: Ross Farm Museum is currently closed due to provincial guidelines, but it’s expected to reopen once the province gives the word, likely by the end of January.
4568 Highway #12, New Ross; Ph: 902-689-2210 or 1-877-689-2210
12.4 Shelby Ranch
Ride a pony or mechanical bull, explore the countryside by horse-drawn wagon, and visit the petting farm at Shelby Ranch. They also offer winter trail rides. You can opt for 1-hour wagon or sleigh ride during winter and hot chocolate is included the cost.
Shelby Ranch, 753 Durham Road, Scotsburn; Ph: 902-957-7433
A quintessential Canadian invention, the snowmobile is the answer to accessing remote areas, travelling in harsh conditions…and going really, really fast. There are several trails stretching the length and breadth of Nova Scotia, and the link will guide you to your local “chapter” of the Snowmobilers Association of Nova Scotia. From the Antigonish Sno-Dogs to the Sutherlands Lake Trail Groomers, these groups will help you start, continue, and enjoy your snowmobiling journey.
On the other hand, if you want to explore the frozen world at a more leisurely pace, snowshoeing is a great option. All you need is a pair of snowshoes, and the world becomes your snowy oyster.
14.1 Celtic Shores
The Celtic Shores Coastal Trail stretches the length of the west coast of Cape Breton, roughly 92km in length. Now that might be a bit much for one day of snowshoeing, but it’s easy to get on and off the trail wherever you might be staying in Inverness County. Quite a bit of the trail is flat, having once been railroad tracks, so these parts are a good place to get your feet…well, not wet, right? Snowshoes keep your feet dry. You can learn to snowshoe, is what I’m saying. There are plenty of interesting places to stop along the way, with everything from fishing harbours to museums to restaurants, and even live Celtic music!
14.2 Mount Uniacke Trail
Mount Uniacke Museum Park is a great place to learn about Richard John Uniacke, one of the first Attorney Generals of Nova Scotia, but there’s a special magic to the grounds of the estate. With nine different trails, you’re free to snowshoe around to your heart’s content, exploring the remnants of fields, grazing areas, and walls. There’s actually a haha wall (which is a barrier that looks natural, usually made out of rocks and dirt mounds) that is one of two still standing in Canada. See if you can find it, and then try to imagine what the estate looked like when it was in full use.
758 #1 Highway Mt. Uniacke; Ph: 902-866-2660
14.3 Petersfield Provincial Park
A charming little picnic park near Sydney Harbour, Petersfield Provincial Park provides a perfect place for…snowshoeing, guess I couldn’t keep the alliteration going forever. This park has remains dating back from the late 18th century, and you’re sure to see most of them on your snowshoeing adventure. This will be a great place to build up snowshoeing stamina, as there are 7km of trails in the network, and each one gives you a great chance to be in nature, see some of the past, and has a great view of the Harbour.
1126 Westmount Road, Westmount
14.4 Shubie Park Trail
In the heart of Dartmouth, you will find a quiet park that connects to the rest of the province, and eventually to the rest of the country. There’s no need to go that far though, because Shubie Park has all you could desire. There are easy trails all through the park, perfect for learning how to snowshoe on easy terrain, not far from your choice of coffee shops, restaurants, and other places to warm up and compare notes on your snowshoe trail.
54 Locks Road, Dartmouth; Ph: 902-462-1826
There is something powerful in looking up at a cold winter sky. Whether you’re surrounded by snow or by sleeping vegetation, you can see the winter constellations light up the sky, sometimes complemented by the moon. With a warm coat and something to drink, you can spend hours gazing at the stars, reminding yourself that while constellations will change with the turning of the Earth, the beauty of the night sky is eternal.
15.1 Cape Smokey Provincial Park
As shown above, Cape Smokey has a ski hill section. However, the whole hill is enclosed by the Cape Smokey Provincial Park, which is part of the Cape Breton Highlands…you could sing the “tree in the bog” song about this. Anyways, because you can get to the top of the hill without skiing, it’s the perfect place to go stargazing. And if you don’t love heights (which is fair), head into the park and gaze at the stars framed by the trees, or stand on the beach for seaside stargazing.
40301 Cabot Trail, Cape Smokey, Cape Breton
15.2 Kejimkujik National Park
Kejimkujik (affectionately known as Keji) is known for many things, but its Dark Sky Preserve ensures that it’s beautiful both by day and night. You can see a staggering number of celestial bodies on clear nights, and out in the wilderness with nothing but the starlight to light your way, you can really sink into the majesty of the winter night.
15.3 Fisherman’s Cove
Sometimes you don’t want to go out into the middle of nowhere to look at the stars—this is totally fair. Fisherman’s Village in Eastern Passage is a heritage village with plenty of lovely shops and history sites, and it’s especially quiet in the winter. Take the afternoon to do some shopping and have some old-time candy, and then watch the sunset melt into the dark winter sky with stars scattered as far as you can see.
4 Government Wharf Road, Eastern Passage; Ph: 902-465-6093
16. Sugar Maple Farms
Look, I’m Canadian, alright? There’s going to be maple syrup on this list somehow. Visiting one of these farms allows you to see maple syrup’s earliest roots (nope, not apologizing for puns), and enjoy a process only possible in the turning of winter to spring.
16.1 Highland Gold Maple
Just outside of Boisdale (which is close to Sydney too), this one of Cape Breton’s newer maple syrup farms. Fifteen years in, Highland Gold Maple has around 8 thousand trees (you get an award from me if you count all of them), and their syrup can be found in local products from tea to pancake mix. Come and get a taste of the local trees, and enjoy an afternoon in the woods.
16.2 Maple Mist Farm
Deep in Colchester County, you’ll find another “teenaged” maple syrup farm, Maple Mist Farm. You can visit their sugar camp (which just sounds delightful) all through maple-processing season and explore the woods. If you call ahead, you can also visit the farm before you decide which of their lovely maple products you want to bring home—just don’t bring all of them, or you’ll be eating pancakes for the rest of your life.
1927 Kemptown Road, Colchester County; Ph: 902-657-3711
16.3 Sugar Moon Farm
A popular field trip destination (I think I went twice with my class), Sugar Moon Farm is a gorgeous place to learn all about maple syrup production…and then enjoy it on some fantastic meals at their restaurant. Their tours explain the whole process with demonstrations (as applicable in the season), and they have everything from pure maple syrup to carvings done by the resident carver to bring home with you. And if you want to walk through the sugar woods, there are 30 km of trails on the property.
221 Alex MacDonald Road, Earltown; Ph: 1-902-657-3348 or 1-866-816-2753
17. Visit Wintry Memorials
With Nova Scotia’s long and complicated history, it’s no surprise that there are memorials scattered across the province. Check out memorials related to the winter season—some are sad, some are happy, all are a reminder of a past that we can build our future on, if we can only learn from it.
17.1 Halifax Explosion Park
The Halifax Explosion happened on December 6th, 1917, and remains one of the worst disasters in Canadian history. It was a time of terrible suffering, but also tremendous human generosity and kindness, as people rushed to help the survivors (shout out to Boston, I hope you liked your tree this year!). Fort Needham Memorial Park was built to remember the devastation and celebrate the rebuilding that created the vibrant city we know and love today. You can play at the park, see the city and harbour at one of the best viewpoints in the city, and pay your respects at the Memorial Bell Tower.
3340 Union Street, Halifax
17.2 Titanic Graveyard
After the Titanic sank, both victims and survivors were brought to Halifax. While the survivors were treated and comforted, several of the victims were buried in Halifax graveyards. Visit the Fairview Lawn, Mount Olivet, and Baron de Hirsch, where panels will inform you where you can pay your respects.
Alright, the last two were pretty grim, so if you want some cheerful winter history, head to Windsor, the birthplace of hockey. The lakes of Windsor saw the modern day game evolve from the game called hurley-on-ice. Visit the Birthplace of Hockey Museum in the Haliburton House (only on the outside for now) and tour around to see the various points around the town related to the story of hockey.
18. Wildlife Walks
So maybe birds aren’t your favourite thing. Understandable! If you like watching wildlife in general—mammals, reptiles, and yes, some birds—these places are as sure a thing as anything to see some fellow creatures enjoying (and enduring) the winter.
18.1 Duncan’s Cove Hiking Trail
Duncan’s Cove is different from the others on this list, because it’s not an organized wildlife park. Instead, it’s a protected nature reserve, with an 8km trail running through it. Since it runs beside the water you’re treated to incredible views of the ocean, and you’ll find wildlife of all kinds along the way. It’s a linear trail, and the ending is quite challenging in the summer, so it’s better to make this a shorter trip. Think of it like visiting a sleeping land, and if you’re charmed, make plans to return in the spring and summer, when it springs back to life.
18.2 Hope for Wildlife
When wild animals are in trouble, they will often end up at Hope for Wildlife. Focused on rehabilitation and education, Hope for Wildlife is a non-profit dedicated to protecting the animals of Nova Scotia, and they’re open for people to come and learn about the animals under their care*. The volunteers are passionate and knowledgeable, and you get a look at one of the better human-animal interaction places in all of Nova Scotia, where the wild is restored one creature at a time.
*Hope for Wildlife is currently closed for visitors, but like Ross Farm this is due to provincial guidelines, and will likely be lifted before the end of the winter.
Address: 5909 Highway 207, Seaforth; Ph: 902-407-9453
18.3 Two Rivers Wildlife Park
Open year round, the Two Rivers Wildlife Park is Cape Breton’s largest wildlife park, with more than 50 different species housed there. You can learn about the animals and even meet some up close at the petting zoo! Once you’ve said hello to all the animals, you can explore the hiking and cross-country skiing trails, take a wagon or sleigh ride (snow dependent), and have a grand day outdoors. If you love the park, plan to come back in the summer or fall, when you can camp right in the park, waking up with the animals every morning.
4581 Grand Mira North Road, Huntington, Cape Breton; Ph: 902-727-2483
18.4 Shubenacadie Wildlife Park
I didn’t know you could visit Shubenacadie Wildlife in the winter until recently—this is fantastic news. Shubenacadie Wildlife Park shows off several dozen indigenous Nova Scotian species of birds and beasts…and some peacocks, because why not? While some of the animals might not be as active in the winter months, there will be plenty to see and learn—besides, the park is lovely. And if you want to get in some extra exercise, you can always bring your snowshoes, as there are two trails through the woods next to the park.
149 Creighton Road, Shubenacadie; Ph: 902-758-2040
19. Winter Camping
If you want some hardcore winter living, winter camping is a great place to start. From yurts to cabins to even more wild options, take a weekend, a week, or even longer to enjoy an outdoor adventure for the books.
19.1 CJA Yurts
Right in the heart of Acadian country, the CJA or Petit Bois Yurts are ready to give you the best of forest and sea in the middle of the winter. With a wood stove to keep you warm, you only need to bring a pillow, sleeping bag, flashlight and any gear you want for enjoying the area. There are dozens of trails close by, you can have a lovely winter beach walk, and go to the Church Point Lighthouse near the yurts where you can look out at the ocean. The yurts are securely locked, there are bathrooms and showers available, and they’ve got plugs so you can stay connected if you want, or you can go off the grid entirely.
23 Lighthouse Road, Université Sainte-Anne, Church Point; Ph: 902-769-2345
19.2 Iron Mountain Cabins
If you want a full-on remote, off-the-grid cabin experience that still provides a luxurious experience in the backcountry, Iron Mountain Wilderness Cabins is the place for you. Set in the Cape Breton Highlands just 5km off the TransCanada Highway, these cabins are heated, insulated, and sleep up to four people. Cook on your private grill and roast marshmallows on the fire pit, visit the lodge for their 100% off the grid restaurant and pub, and enjoy the peace and quiet of the backcountry. And there’s so much else—there are hunting opportunities (with a license of course), places to go sledding, snowmobiling, hiking, snowshoeing, and a multitude of other activities.
901 Whycocomagh Mountain Road, Whycocomagh, Cape Breton
19.3 Norse Cove Seaside Camping
Want to go winter camping, but not sure what style? Not a problem—at Norse Cove Seaside Camping, they’ve got everything from tent sites to huts to RV sites so you can bring your home away from home. Located in beautiful Norse Cove, this camping site is ready to welcome you all year round, with all of the Eastern Shore at your doorstep. Or tent flap, I guess? If you enjoy yourself, make plans to come back in the summer too, when the activities might change but the spirit of adventure and fun at the camp stays the same.
51 Dewolfes Road, Tangier; ph: 902-430-4559
20. Winter Hiking
Hiking (or walking) in the winter is just as rewarding as any other season, with some additional benefits—you’re not likely to sweat, and there will be no bugs! Make sure you bring supplies (and extra gloves just in case), and set out to enjoy hiking in the winter.
20.1 Lighthouse Trails
Nova Scotia is a peninsula only by a few miles—it’s much closer to being an island. With coastlines known for being rugged and dangerous, lighthouses became a necessity. Lots of lighthouses. There are over 170 lighthouses around Nova Scotia, so you never have to go far. Hike to the snow-laden landscapes that surround lighthouses to enjoy some of the best scenery winter offers.
20.2 Bluff Wilderness Trail
This trail might come first alphabetically, but I would advise against this being your first try at winter hiking. The Bluff Wilderness Trail is comprised of four looping trails, each with its own unique beauty and challenges, but the winter adds another degree of difficulty. Some suggest bringing snowshoes to ease the way after a storm, and it is a rewarding experience to complete a loop (or more) under a winter sky. Take all proper precautions, bring supplies, and know your limits—physical, mental, and daylight.
20.3 Gypsum Mine Trail
If you want to walk out into a magic hollow created by human industry…welcome to the Gypsum Mine Trail. It’s fairly short, about 2.6 km in, and you’ll get to experience all the natural beauty that a gypsum quarry left behind. The views are incredible, the snow settling is beautiful, and the frozen lake is awesome—just don’t walk on it because it has springs that stay flowing even in the coldest of winters. There’s an active Facebook group sharing pictures and experiences all year round, so that’s a great place to join if you loved your time at the Gypsum Mine.
20.4 Point Pleasant Park
Point Pleasant Park provides a similar ease of access in the city as Shubie Park in Dartmouth, but its topography is very different. Parts of the park are long, flat trails; other parts are steep hills that will help you warm up on the coldest of days. Some parts give you a chance to walk beside the sea; others are in the forest, surrounded by trees both old and new. It’s the best kind of choose your own adventure park, with one caveat—you have to promise me that you will at least try to find the gazebo.
20.5 Skyline Trail
If you love great views but skiing/snowboarding isn’t your thing, I have the perfect place for you to hike in the Cape Breton Highlands. The Skyline Trail provides a reasonable set of stairs nearly up to the clouds, with a trail along the ridge of the hills that gives you a great view along with great exercise. It can be tricky in the winter as there isn’t maintenance, but all the more reason to bring your snowshoes to the top of the world.
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Lecture by Professor Alistair Ross, Tuesday 11th December 2012 at London Metropolitan University.
This sixth lecture in the Jean Monnet Lecture Series: Border Crossings, Moving Borders, will look at young people in Bulgaria. Bulgaria is one of the least affluent counties in the European Union, and its young people are being socialised into a complex and heterogeneous set of social structures. The young people in the study comprise a generation born into major changes, and have developed their ideas of their identity in greatly different circumstances to their parents and grandparents. Based on focus groups in three different locations in Bulgaria, the research included a wide variety of young people.
Social identities are increasingly recognised as being both multiple and constructed contingently within a context that for some includes the idea of Europe. Young people are developing identities that may include a range of intersecting dimensions, including gender, age, region and European. Understanding how new young Bulgarians construct their idea of Europe, their role in it, and what it means to be European will be of value and importance to a very wide audience.
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The film, which is yet to be screened at the 48th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) despite a court order, will be screened as a mark of protest in Trivandrum.
IFFK 2017: S Durga to have special screening at International Film Festival of Kerala
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The International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK), which begins in Thiruvananthapuram on 8 December, will host a special screening of Sanal Kumar Sasidharan’s S Durga, previously Sexy Durga.
The film will be shown as a mark of protest against the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), which, after initially selecting the film as part of the Indian Panorama, had not shown it till the final day despite a court order to do so.
The chairman of the Kerala State Chalachithra Academy, director Kamal, told The Hindu newspaper that “there is a clear political agenda behind the decision not to screen the film at IFFI even after the Kerala high court had issued an order to that effect”.
Sanal Kumar indicated that his film will be shown at IFFK. Earlier, he had withdrawn his film from the festival as it was not included in the competition section and announced on Facebook that he welcomes the move.
However, he also said there would be no change in the move to hold a rival film festival coinciding with IFFK 2017. The Kazhcha Indie Film Festival, run by members of the Kazhcha Film Society and Nirav Art Movies, will run parallelly at the Lenin Balavadi at Vazhuthacaud from 8 to 11 December. The competing festival was planned to protest against the treatment of independent filmmakers at the hands of the Kerala State Chalachithra Academy.
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Richmond Self Storage Changes Hands
Public Storage paid $4.5 million for the 331-unit property.
Chesdin Storage, a self storage facility in the Petersburg, Va., area has changed hands. Dinwiddie County records show that Public Storage has acquired the 45,850-square-foot property in North Dinwiddie, Va., for $4.5 million from a private owner.
Virtual Realty Partners, alongside Michael Morrison of Midcoast Properties Inc. represented the seller in the transaction.
The asset last traded in 2019 when the previous owner purchased the storage facility for $2.1 million and received an acquisition loan of $1.9 million, provided by Touchstone Bank, according to Yardi Matrix data.
Chesdin Storage was built in three phases, between 2002 and 2007. The facility encompasses four one- and two-story buildings across roughly 3.7 acres and offers 331 standard drive-up units and climate-controlled units. On-site amenities include video surveillance, gated access, contactless renting, truck rentals and RV and boat parking.
The property is located at 23150 Airpark Drive, 30 miles from Richmond and has access to Interstate 85. The facility is one of the three available within a 3-mile radius, offering residents 17.4 rentable square feet per capita. Yardi Matrix data shows that as of March, nine self storage properties traded year-over-year in the Richmond – Tidewater market, totaling 741,120 square feet.
According to the same data provider, Public Storage owns 48 assets in that same market, adding up to roughly 3.3 million square feet. The company, which last month made an unsolicited offer of $11 billion to acquire Life Storage, had interests in 2,836 self storage facilities in 40 states as of September 2022.


The 29 megapixel KAI-29052 image sensor provides up to twice the imaging sensitivity of the existing KAI-29050 in the wavelength range of 500 nanometer (nm) to 1050 nm. This improved performance is particularly beneficial to applications operating in near-infrared (NIR) wavelengths, such as 850 nm. This enhanced pixel design retains isolation of charge from one photodiode to another, enabling this increase in sensitivity without any reduction to image sharpness (Modulation Transfer Function, or MTF). In addition, an improved amplifier design reduces read noise by 15%, increasing the linear dynamic range available from the device to 66 dB. With these enhancements, the KAI-29052, ON says represents a new performance benchmark for high resolution image capture.
The KAI-29052 is now available in a RoHS-compliant CPGA-72 package in Monochrome, Bayer Color, and Sparse Colour configurations, and is fully pin compatible not only with the existing KAI-29050 image sensor but also a full family of 5.5 micron and 7.4 micron CCD image sensors, enabling camera manufacturers to quickly adopt the new device.
Evaluation kits for ON Semiconductor’s full family of Interline Transfer CCD image sensors are now available, allowing the performance of devices such as the KAI-29052 to be examined and reviewed under real-world conditions.
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His days in office are winding down but Mayor Daley continues to push his plans for O’Hare International Airport. A recent trip to China reignited his ideas for a high speed train to take commuters from the airport to the city.
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley says a project to build a high-speed train from O'Hare International Airport to downtown is moving forward. Daley is looking for foreign investors to help construct the high-speed rail link between downtown and O'Hare.
After a long and bitter debate, a partial deal has been reached to continue expansion of O'Hare International Airport.It took the federal government to mediate negotiations between the City of Chicago and United and American Airlines, the biggest carriers at O'Hare.

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Texas High School Basketball - Fort Bend Hightower nips NimitzDecember 28, 2017: Houston, TX 77073
Fort Bend Hightower Hurricanes (Missouri City, TX) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Nimitz Cougars (Houston, TX), 46-45 in a non-league bout.
With the victory, Fort Bend Hightower upgrades its record to 16-4 on the campaign. The Hurricanes travel to Katy (Katy, TX) to play the Tigers in a non-league bout on Friday, December 29. The Tigers come into the bout with a record of 17-3. Katy won 47-42 in their recent non-league bout against Pasadena (Pasadena, TX)
Next up, the Cougars play the Pasadena Eagles (Pasadena, TX) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 29. Nimitz will attempt to upgrade on its 13-5 season record. The Eagles come into the bout with a 3-16 record after their 47-42 non-league loss to Katy (Katy, TX).

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Keith Treschman published this article in the International Journal of Physical Sciences in 2015.
This history of experimentation relevant to general relativity covers the time post-1928. Classes of investigation are the weak equivalence principle (equivalence of inertial and gravitational mass and gravitational redshift), orbital precession of a body in gravitational fields (the relativistic perihelion advance of the planets, the relativistic periastron advance of binary pulsars, geodetic precession and Lense-Thirring effect), light propagation in gravitational fields (gravitational optical light deflection, gravitational radio deflection due to the Sun, gravitational lensing, time dilation and atomic clocks) and strong gravity implications (Nordtved effect and potential gravitational waves). The results of experiments are analysed to conclude to what extent they support general relativity. A number of questions are then answered: (a) how much evidence exists to support general relativity, (b) is it a reasonable way of thinking and (c) what is the niche it may occupy?
Treschman, Keith. (2015). Recent astronomical tests of general relativity. International Journal of Physical Sciences. 10. 90-105. 10.5897/IJPS2014.4236.


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Woodhall Country Park is an amazing holiday park set in a beautiful area of woodland in the heart of Lincolnshire. The village centre of Woodhall Spa is 1 mile away, making Woodhall Country Park an ideal place for a short break or holiday.
Located in 80 acres of wood and parkland, the site is largely located on flat ground, though being a Country park there are many holes and rivets caused by our native wildlife population. We therefore ask that guests take great care at all times on the park and stay on the roadways and designated paths as much as possible. Woodhall Country Park caters for tents and touring caravans, and has camping pods and luxury lodges available for holiday lets.
There are three toilet and shower blocks each with an access room in each, specifically suitable for guests with access requirements. They are all level access with no steps or ramps and are located adjacent to all the main facilities. Woodhall Country Park has wheelchair accessible toilets and washing facilities, which include a level entry shower and handrails.
There is a convenient onsite shop located in Reception with a wheelchair accessible desk for registration or purchasing, also an accessible toilet.
We look forward to welcoming you. If you have any queries or require any assistance please phone 01526 353710 or email firstname.lastname@example.org.
- You can plan your journey by car or public transport using the internet, such as Google Maps. Simply enter your postcode and the Park postcode, which is LN10 6UJ to get directions. Please note, some sat navs will take you to the corner of Stixwould Road and Edlington Moor, so if you are travelling from the village keep a look out for us approx. 500m past the Petwood Hotel on the right (if you get to the Village Limits Pub you’ve gone too far!). Alternatively, if you are coming from Stixwould, keep going past the Village Limits Pub and the Park is the next turning on the left.
- The nearest railway station is in Metheringham, which is approx. 10 miles from the site and offers a direct route into Lincoln.
- If it is more convenient to use local buses or taxis to complete your journey, taxi numbers can be obtained from our reception.
- The nearest bus stop is located on Woodhall Spa high street approx. 1 mile from site.
- The roads around the campsite are rural country lanes and have no separate footpath. A permissible footpath has been installed across our land enabling people to walk into the village without having to walk on the road. This is a grass path, which is generally level, with one small slope. This can be wet under foot.
Car Parking & Arrival
- Woodhall Country Park Reception has a gravel car park for up to 10 cars, plus there is space for several cars / caravans / motorhomes in the layby outside.
- The park is lit with low level lamp posts at night and the entrance to Reception is well lit.
- Once registered at Reception, guests access the Park via a security barrier, operated using a fob.
- Our lodges have allocated parking directly next to their lodge. The path to the lodges is gravel.
- The entrance to reception is a gentle slope and made from block paving.
- The door is 102cm wide.
- There is an accessible toilet in Reception with a 102cm door, complete with both vertical and horizontal grab rails and an alarm.
- The floor surface throughout Reception is tiled.
- The area is evenly and well lit with overhead spotlight lighting.
- There is a lowered section of the check-in desk.
- A pen and pad of paper are available on request.
- The Park team can show you to your pitch on request.
- The entrance to the lodges is a gravel drive. There is space for two to three cars to be parked behind each lodge.
- There are three steps onto the decking surrounding the lodges. The first step is 7cm high followed by two 20cm steps.
- There is a 7cm step into the inside of the lodge, through an 82cm wide door. This is part of a double door, which when opened provides a 164cm entrance. Four of the lodges are fitted with a ramp as well as steps.
- All internal doors are 75cm wide.
- The kitchen worktops and cooker are 90cm high and the dining table is 80cm high.
- All the beds are 66cm high. In the twin rooms, there is a space of 95cm between the two beds in the larger twin, and 43cm in the smaller twin. (The smaller twin room is only present in the three bedroom lodge).
- Toilets are 45cm high and baths 55cm. In the ensuite bathroom there is a 7cm step into the shower.
- The hot tub is 95cm off the ground and can be reached by two 8cm steps.
- The BBQ is 75cm high.
- The lodges are sited around or near to fishing lakes. The ground around the Park is either gravel or grass.
Touring & Camping Facilities
- Woodhall Country Park has 25 dedicated pitches for tents and 88 for touring caravans/motorhomes, there are also 28 ‘dual-use’ pitches which are suitable for tents or caravans.
- 80 of the touring pitches are fully serviced and hard standing on gravel, with connection points for electric, water, grey waste and TV hook up; parking is also possible on these pitches. A further 8 touring pitches are the same with the exception of the grey waste drains.
- Camping pitches are grass and generally level. Some pitches have a dedicated car park area nearby as it is not possible to park on the pitch. The majority of pitches have water and electric hook up available.
- Assistance with pitching is possible on request, and subject to staff availability.
- There are chemical toilet and grey waste disposal points available at each toilet block, as well as general waste and recycling points.
- Fire points are spread around the site, and are no further than 50 metres away from any pitch.
- There are four washing up sinks outside at each toilet block.
- Pitches are allocated on booking and staff are happy to advise which pitches are suitable for your requirements..
Toilet & Washing Facilities
There are three toilet blocks with level access. Each contains a specific unisex accessible room with toilet, level entry shower and sink:
- Entrance door 102cm wide and level entry.
- 98cm transfer space to the left of the toilet in the small block and to the right of the toilet in the large block, when facing the toilet.
- The toilet height is 46cm.
- Vertical rails either side of the basin and toilet and in the shower area.
- A horizontal rail on the sidewall adjacent to the toilet.
- A flashing light when the fire alarm sounds.
- There is step free level access to the launderette and it is level throughout.
- The door opening is 80cm wide and easy to open.
- There is one front loading washing machine, and one front loading dryer (height 115cm).
- The iron and on/off switch is accessible from a seated or standing position and the ironing board height is adjustable.
- The flooring is non-slip laminate.
- The area is well lit with spotlight overhead lighting.
- There is a shop in Reception where guests can purchase a basic range of household goods. This shares the same entrance and parking as the Reception.
- The shop is level throughout.
- A low level counter is provided.
- Milk and newspapers (pre-ordered) can all be reached from a seated position.
- Staff can offer assistance if required.
- Woodhall Country Park is large and spacious and covers 80 acres in total. The Park is mainly flat apart from a couple of areas on a slight hill.
- Hedgerows divide the park into small discrete areas.
- The road surface is gravel over limestone.
- There are several picnic benches across the site.
- All of our staff receive regular training that includes disability awareness training.
- We welcome trained assistance dogs anywhere onsite. Water bowls are available outside Reception.
- Clear signage is used throughout the Park using large black text and pictograms where appropriate.
- The nearest General Hospital with an A&E unit and walk-in is approx. 20 miles away in either Boston or Lincoln. The nearest Doctors surgery is approx. 2 miles away on the Broadway in Woodhall Spa. Please contact Reception for further information.
- The Reception offers a list of nearby attractions, and the Park staff will be happy to contact them on your behalf to make any enquiries with regards access.


The news was first reported by The Athletic's Meg Linehan.
The move will take the team away from its primary home for the entirety of its NWSL existence, Yurcak Field. Sky Blue general manager Alyse LaHue told Pro Soccer USA in April a move away from the Rutgers University soccer stadium was in the cards; the stadium is no longer compliant with league standards as it does not have showers for players on site.
As a result, LaHue and company have spent the majority of 2019 searching for a new home for the team. LaHue said she was exploring options in both New Jersey and New York, though the club preferred New Jersey as the state's governor Phil Murphy owns the team.
The team played twice at Red Bull Arena in 2019, setting a club attendance record in the process. Its first, a 1-1 draw with Reign FC in August, saw 9,415 attend the match. The second was the team's home finale, a 1-1 draw with the Orlando Pride in September, and saw 8,314 turn out for an 11 a.m. kickoff that was designed to accommodate the Red Bulls' MLS match at 5 p.m. On both occasions, Sky Blue had less than two weeks to market and sell tickets.
All involved perceived the two matches at Red Bull Arena to be successes that bettered the team's reputation after a 2018 season that saw only one win and reports of below-standard living and working conditions. The venue was an upgrade from Yurcak Field for both home and visiting players.
“Playing in a stadium like this, it’s a professional experience that we don’t get at Yurcak,” defender Estelle Johnson said in August. “That’s not only for us, but for the fans, and I think that’s what is going to keep people coming.”
The professional experience remained a priority for players as questions about a home in 2020 loomed. In September, Sky Blue goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan described Red Bull Arena as "the benchmark."
Accessibility is one of the Harrison, N.J. stadium's key selling points, as a PATH train that connects to New York City's subways and the NJ Transit has a stop at Red Bull Arena. It is much closer to New York City than Yurcak Field in Piscataway, which is in the center of New Jersey and is more than three miles from the nearest train station, a NJ Transit stop in New Brunswick.
“The people that are located in South Jersey, it’s going to be tougher for them, but it’s not like we had amazing crowds at Yurcak,” Jen Muller, leader of Sky Blue supporters group Cloud 9, told Pro Soccer USA in October. “I think for the current fanbase and potentially new fanbase — there’s a lot of Red Bulls fans that are in North Jersey and in New York that would buy season tickets, that would come to more games. For the fans, I think it’s definitely ideal.”
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Norwegian heat pump designer Tequs has partnered with Italian HVAC&R manufacturer Rivacold to produce a new water-to-water, plug-and-play CO2 (R744) heat pump for commercial applications in Norway.
According to Tequs Co-Founder and CEO Joakim Søgård, the heat pump was designed to fill a “clear gap” in the market for smaller CO2 heat pumps that can offer 15–800kW (4.3–227.5TR) in capacity.
The company also wanted to make a heat pump that was more climate- and user-friendly and easier to install and operate, he added.
In addition to providing space heating and hot water, the reversible system – which was launched by Tequs at VVS-Dagene, a trade show for HVAC&R and plumbing in Oslo, Norway, October 19–21 – also offers space cooling for added system efficiency.
Growing market for CO2 heat pumps
Founded in 2021 by Søgård and Marius Hugo Sandem, who now acts as Chief Technical Officer, Tequs was created to meet the demand Sandem was seeing for smaller CO2 heat pumps.
Before then, CO2 heat pumps tended to be used either in high-capacity installations for large commercial and industrial applications or solely for hot water production, explained Søgård in a recent interview.
However, Tequs thinks that CO2 heat pumps should be seen as the natural solution for many smaller commercial and residential projects as well.
“We believe CO2 heat pumps are the only sustainable solution for space and water heating,” says the company on its website. “Every building should be heated by a CO2 heat pump.”
“We believe CO2 heat pumps are the only sustainable solution for space and water heating.”
The following article is a recapitulation from R744.com. The full article can be read here

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— WWEShop.com has marked down several Rey Mysterio merchandise items, with discounts ranging from 20% to 75%. The former world champion is currently serving a 60-day suspension for his second violation of the company’s drug testing policy.
— Former WWE Superstars MVP and Chavo Guerrero have confirmed that lucha legend Konnan is now on Twitter via twitter.com/Konnan5150.
Konnan wrote, “i got to the twitter party late but i am finally here….No looking back now, looking forward to hooking up with old and new friends…Peace.”
— WrestlingFigs.com says Kevin Nash and Sean “X-Pac” Waltman will appear at Center Island Sports 101 Union Ave. Ronkonkoma, New York on Saturday, June 2 beginning at 6:30 p.m. A wrestling show follows nearby at 8:00 p.m. (Event Information)
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Kaluga region, Spas-Demensky District. The memorial complex “Gnezdilovskaya height”.
In August 1943, the Siberians 22th and 65th Guards Rifle Division stormed the height 233.3 (Gnezdilovskaya height) near the station Pavlinovo, which cost the lives of 1,252 soldiers and officers.
Kaluga region, Spas-Demensky District. The memorial complex “Gnezdilovskaya height” is located in a forest, 3 kilometers from the village. Gnezdilova and 12 kilometers from. Pavlinova. Gnezdilovskaya height marked on the map 233.3 played a special role in the defense of the Germans. She dominated the surrounding terrain. With its altitude of 8-10 km viewed and leaning on her opponent held dvadtsatikilometrovaya line of defense, covering the approaches to the railway line. At this height were dug trenches a lot of lines in height, and between them in a staggered manner arranged cells for submachine and machine gunners. Trenches connected communication trenches and access to the rear in the direction of the railway station Pavlinova.
Russia. The road of regional significance R1 connects the central regions of the Arkhangelsk region in the north-western part of the Vologda region. Road length – 517 kilometers.
The route starts from the intersection with the highway M8 near Brin-Navolok passes through Kholmogorsky area Plesetsk district, Kenozersky National Park, Kargopol district, and ends with a road crossing the A119 near the village Prokshino.
Russia, city Kalyazin located on the Volga River, 190 km from Moscow.
In 1466 on the way to India, visited the monastery in Tver merchant Afanasy Nikitin. In XVIII-XIX centuries Kalyazin is a significant trading center, twice-yearly fairs were held.
In 1939-1940, part of the territory of the old town, including all the main historical and architectural monuments, was flooded during the construction of the Uglich hydroelectric power station.
Russia, Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery Founded in 1397 by the monk St. Cyril on the shore of Lake Siverskoye.
Founded in 1397 by the monk St. Cyril on the shore of Lake Siverskoye. Cyril Belozersky monastery introduced the strict charter. Due to the strategically important location on the northern borders of the state has become the abode of the rich and powerful, but from arising on the settlement of the city Kirillov monastery grew.
“Old Smolensk Road” Smolensky tract – historical road to Smolensk and Moscow regions, linked the Moscow Kremlin and the Smolensk fortress. On the site – Smolensk Kardymovo – Dorogobuzh – Vyazma the same as the P134 road, after Vyazma roads diverge, R-134 – to the north in the direction of Zubtsova, Old Smolensk – east towards Mozhaisk. Another remnant of the old Smolensk tract in the Moscow region is the highway A100 “Mozhayskoe”.
The 6th SS Mountain Division Nord was a German unit of the Waffen-SS of Nazi Germany during World War II, formed in February 1941 as SS Kampfgruppe Nord (SS Battle Group North). The division was later attached to the Finnish III Corps operating in the Kiestinki area. Throughout 1942 – 1943 he was on the front Kestenga.


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