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10 Magical Mermaid Statues Around the World

10 Magical Mermaid Statues Around the World

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The Little Mermaid

WHERE: Copenhagen, Denmark

Perhaps the most famous mermaid statue is The Little Mermaid in Denmark’s canal happy capital city. Known as a major tourist attraction, this piece, Den Lille Havfrue in Danish, is a national symbol of the Scandi country and was inspired by the mermaid from native son Hans Christen Andersen’s fairy tale. Initially installed in 1913, the statue was a present from brewer Carl Jacobsen, the man behind Carlsberg, who was moved to commission The Little M ... Read more

A small ship cruise of Alaska's Inside Passage

It’s not just a fishing trip. Remember that. There will be plenty of fishing, but it’s not just a fishing trip.

As I gazed out over the deep, dark water of southeast Alaska’s Inside Passage from the observation deck of the Liseron, ... Read more

The best Alaska cruises for every travel style

Cruising to Alaska is a bucket-list worthy vacation, but it’s important to consider your travel style before booking a cruise. Are you a budget-traveler or do you prefer to travel in luxury? Are you traveling with kids? Do you have any itinerary pr ... Read more

Alaska Bycatch Review Task Force final report: more rules an

Created in 2021 to review bycatch issues impacting salmon, crab and halibut in Alaska, the Alaska Bycatch Review Task Force delivered its final report to Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy in December.

“It’s imperative that the state’s fish ... Read more

MyCG Holiday Menu: The main course

Last week, MyCG inaugurated the 2022 holiday menu with a delicious Oyster Leek Stew. This week brings a special entrée recipe from Chief Petty Officer Ava Stow, a culinary specialist (CS) and Commandant’s Flag Mess manager at Coast Guard Headquarters. Stow has over 10 years of experience as a CS, and has served at Air Station Sitka, Alaska, Station Cape Disappointment, Washington, and on cutters including Kukui, Dolphin, Shearwater, and Forward. She joined the Commandant’s Flag Mess in June.

MyCG: Tell us about your background ... Read more

Harbor Porpoises in Southeast Alaska consist of at least two

Harbor Porpoises in Southeast Alaska consist of at least two populations

Two harbor porpoises swimming in waters of Southeastern Alaska © NOAA Fisheries Two harbor porpoises swimming in waters of Southeastern Alaska © NOAA Fisheries
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Where Was the Proposal Filmed? What Happens at the End of th

Where Was the Proposal Filmed? What Happens at the End of the Film?

Where Was The Proposal Filmed? “The Proposal” starring Ryan Reynolds and Sandra Bullocks was released in 2009. The plot centres on a Canadian boss who asks her assis ... Read more

Serbs give UNESCO the sliv

Let us raise a toast to Serbia for getting a relative Jewy item onto the United Nations’ list of items with “intangible cultural heritage.”

That item is slivovitz, a plum brandy traditionally associated with Passover by many Ashken ... Read more

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Naveen Sharma

Issaquah, Washington

Mayor Pauly believes that all elected officials are servant leaders for the community they represent. As electeds, it is most important that we connect with our community, work to understand the values, goals and priorities of this special community, and reflect that in all the work that we do.

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