Year: 2015 (April 21, 2015)

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Rocking Horse Ln, Oceanside

Bacchus

Bacchus the Bouvier des Flandres is a herding dog breed originating in Flanders. They were originally used for general farm work including cattle droving, sheep herding, and cart pulling, and nowadays as guard dogs and police dogs, as well as being kept as pets. The French name of the breed means, literally, “Cow Herder of Flanders”, referring to the Flemish origin of the breed. Other names for the breed are Toucheur de Boeuf (cattle driver), Vlaamse Koehond (Flemish cow dog), and Vuilbaard (dirty beard).

History

The monks at the Ter Duinen monastery in Flanders were among the earliest known breeders of Flanders. The bouviers bred by them are recorded as having been bred from imports such as Irish wolfhounds and Scottish deerhounds with local farm dogs, until a breed considered to be the predecessor of the modern Bouvier des Flandres was obtained. This became a working dog able to perform tirelessly, herding and guarding cattle and even pulling cargo carts, thanks to its strength and temperament, and to withstand the local weather conditions due to its thick coat.

Luc

Year: 2015 (April 23, 2015)

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The Besta-wan Big House in Carlsbad

It took nearly 50 years, but iconic Besta-Wan Pizza House in Cardiff is finally adding a second location. A new Besta-Wan featuring the same laid-back atmosphere and eclectic décor opened last month in northern Carlsbad near the city’s border with Oceanside. The goal is bringing a new group of customers the same funky vibe that’s been popular with surfers and families in Cardiff since 1965, owner Julio Sanchez.

Dog Rules

1. The dog is not allowed in the house.

2. Ok, the dog is allowed in the house, but only in certain rooms.

3. The dog is allowed in certain rooms, but has to stay off the furniture.

4. The dog can only get on the old furniture.

5. Fine, the dog is allowed an all of the furniture, but is not allowed to sleep on the beds with the humans.

6. oK, the dog is allowed on the bed, but only by invitation.

7. The dog can sleep on the bed whenever he wants, but not under the covers.

8. The dog can sleep under the covers by invitation only.

9. The dog can sleep under the covers every night.

10. Humans must ask permission to sleep under the covers with the dog.

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Luc

Year: 2004 (March 14, 2004)

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Parque México

The best known feature is the Teatro al Aire Libre Lindbergh, or simply Foro Lindbergh which consists of five monumental pillars, topped with marquesinas and surrounded by a serpentine pergola. There is also a fountain with a sculpture of a woman with large jars, from which water used to flow. This was created by José María Hernández Urbina; the model was Luz Jiménez, who also modeled for Diego Rivera. The five pillars define the stage area, which also contains a four-section relief/mural by Roberto Montenegro, called “Alegoría al Teatro”. The forum is in an extreme disrepair, though in January 2013 the borough announced that it had secured budget to repair it.

Luc

Year: 2007 (July 17, 2007)

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Mixcotl, Acozac, Mexico

Paysage of Mixcotl.

Landscape

There are two main meanings for the word landscape: it can refer to the visible features of an area of land, or to an example of the genre of painting that depicts such an area of land. Landscape, in both senses, includes the physical elements of landforms such as (ice-capped) mountains, hills, water bodies such as rivers, lakes, ponds and the sea, living elements of land cover including indigenous vegetation, human elements including different forms of land use, buildings and structures, and transitory elements such as lighting and weather conditions.

Luc

Year: 2004 (March 14, 2004)

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Parque México

The park contains a number of other fountains, ponds, waterfalls and light posts that simulate tree trunks. A large pond or small lake is inhabited by ducks and swans. Many of the trees and other plants are native to humid areas of the Mediterranean such as Lebanese cypress, mimosas, and palms. There is also more exotic flora such as bamboo. Some of the existing trees were planted when the park was established. The clock tower is Art Deco with ironwork and bells to mark the hour. In the past, the clock tower played classical music to mark the hour.

Luc

Year: 2002

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Lac des Trois Montagnes, La Conception, Quebec

APEL des Trois Montagnes

A little history

The association was founded in 1979 and since that day, a dedicated team of pioneers and visionary volunteers have contributed to its growth. Several issues are prioritized, including access to the lake, fish stocking and monitoring of water quality.

There are over 295 waterfront homes belonging to 280 owners, of which 161 are members of APEL. The more we are, the better we can defend and protect our environment.

Luc

Year: 2002

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Mont-Tremblant, Quebec

Gray Rocks

History

Gray Rocks was established in 1905 by George Wheeler, originally of New Hampshire. His granddaughter, Lucille Wheeler, won the Bronze Medal for alpine skiing at the 1956 Winter Olympics.

In 1948, Réal Charette, a former World War II winter warfare instructor, became the first Canadian to be appointed a director of a ski school in Canada, the renowned Snow Eagle Ski School at Gray Rocks.

At the end of March 2009, Gray Rocks was closed as both a hotel and ski resort. Only the two golf courses, La Belle and La Bête remain in operation from May to October. Several owners of the condos previously associated with Gray Rocks have created a vacation home rental operation, Lac Ouimet Rentals, that now operates under the name Village des Soleils.

Luc

Year: 2002 (January 22, 2002)

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Lac des Trois Montagnes, La Conception, Quebec

APEL des Trois Montagnes

Our mission and goals

Protect the environment of Trois Montagnes lake, including the following specific objectives:

• Protect its shores and surroundings, including its draining basins, against any change that could harm its environment;
• Proceed with an annual fish stocking;
• Protect and defend the interest of the lakefront owners regarding specifically the protection of the environment.

Luc

Year: 2011 (November 22, 2011)

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Citlalin, Acozac, Mexico

Lime

History

Limes were first grown on a large scale in southern Iraq and Persia, and the fruit was first grown commercially in what is today southern Iraq (Babylonia).

To prevent scurvy during the 19th century, British sailors were issued a daily allowance of citrus, such as lemon, and later switched to lime. The use of citrus was initially a closely guarded military secret, as scurvy was a common scourge of various national navies, and the ability to remain at sea for lengthy periods without contracting the disorder was a huge benefit for the military. The British sailor thus acquired the nickname, “Limey” because of their usage of limes.

Luc

Year: 2011 (November 22, 2011)

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Citlalin, Acozac, Mexico

Cactus

A cactus is a member of the plant family Cactaceae within the order Caryophyllales. The word “cactus” derives, through Latin, from the Ancient Greek, kaktos, a name originally used by Theophrastus for a spiny plant whose identity is not certain. Cacti occur in a wide range of shapes and sizes. Most cacti live in habitats subject to at least some drought. Many live in extremely dry environments, even being found in the Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on earth. Cacti show many adaptations to conserve water. Almost all cacti are succulents. Unlike many other succulents, the stem is the only part of most cacti where this vital process takes place. Cactus stems store water. Most species of cacti have lost true leaves, retaining only spines, which are highly modified leaves. As well as defending against herbivores, spines help prevent water loss by reducing air flow close to the cactus and providing some shade. In the absence of leaves, enlarged stems carry out photosynthesis. Cacti are native to the Americas, ranging from Patagonia in the south to parts of western Canada in the north; except for Rhipsalis baccifera, which also grows in Africa and Sri Lanka.

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