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« Rosaceae of San Diego County, CA, US
Allegheny Blackberry (Rubus allegheniensis) on Rosaceae of San Diego County, CA, US
Photo: (c) agbelliveau, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
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Updated on May 25, 2014
Source: Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation. [web application]. 2012. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: http://www.calflora.org/ (Accessed: 19 06, 2012). (Link)
Occurrence status: unknown
Occurence status describes how common or rare a taxon is in a given area. See DarwinCore for more information on terminology.
Occurs in the area
Occurs frequently
Occurs regularly, but in small numbers; requires careful searching of proper habitat
Presence unpredictable, including vagrants; may be common in some years and absent others
Presumed to occur, but doubt exists over the evidence
Does not occur in the area
Establishment Means: Introduced
Establishment means describes how the taxon came to be established in an area. See DarwinCore for more information on terminology.
evolved in this region or arrived by non-anthropogenic means
native and occurs nowhere else
arrived in the region via anthropogenic means
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Poring over Salt
Redmond Minerals, Redmond, Utah, markets several varieties of RealSalt sea salt in an unusual package—a standup pouch with a screw-top pour spout. This facilitates the refilling of salt shakers and mills. Pouch varieties include a 26-oz all-natural sea salt, 16-oz kosher-grind sea salt, and 16-oz coarse-grind sea salt.
Made up mostly of sodium chloride, the sea salt contains calcium, potassium, sulfur, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, iodine, manganese, copper, zinc, and other trace minerals in minute amounts. These minerals give the salt its unique "pinkish" appearance and flecks of colors. The salt is mined from an ancient sea bed about 150 miles south of Salt Lake City, Utah. The salt deposit was formed from a body of sea water dating back to the Jurassic period.
In a professional taste test of top gourmet natural salts, RealSalt was honored the Best of Show and Gold Medal winner by chefs of the American Culinary Institute. According to market researcher Spins, the product is the No. 1 selling all-natural sea salt in the health food market.
Adding Fuel to the Fizz
In an effort to jump on the energy drink bandwagon while remaining true to its roots, Coca-Cola, Atlanta, Ga., has launched a new hybrid drink that is part energy and part soda. Trade-named Vault, the drink is designed to appeal to young adults looking for a better combination of refreshment and energy boost. It features a citrus taste with less carbonation than most soft drinks. Caffeine gives the drink its energy boost. It also contains high-fructose corn syrup, potassium citrate, concentrated orange juice, and carob bean gum.
The product comes in proprietary 20-oz and 1-liter bottles, featuring a raised "diamond-plate" pattern to provide an easier grip. Other packaging includes 12-oz cans and 2-liter bottles. A diet version of the product is called Vault Zero. It contains aspartame and acesulfame K.
While Vault will go head-to-head with some energy drinks, its main competitor is Mountain Dew from rival PepsiCo. According to Beverage Digest, Mountain Dew was the fourth most popular soft drink in 2004.
Pasta in the Produce Section
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Climate Change: Research funding to save the world needs to be drastically stepped up
Home electricity generation The power of salt
The power of salt
Pressure retarded osmosis (PRO) is a method of producing renewable energy from two streams of a different salinity.
Illustration: Jose-Luis Olivares/MIT
MIT study investigates power generation from the meeting of river water and seawater.
Where the river meets the sea, there is the potential to harness a significant amount of renewable energy, according to a team of mechanical engineers at MIT.
The researchers evaluated an emerging method of power generation called pressure retarded osmosis (PRO), in which two streams of different salinity are mixed to produce energy. In principle, a PRO system would take in river water and seawater on either side of a semi-permeable membrane. Through osmosis, water from the less-salty stream would cross the membrane to a pre-pressurized saltier side, creating a flow that can be sent through a turbine to recover power.
The MIT team has now developed a model to evaluate the performance and optimal dimensions of large PRO systems. In general, the researchers found that the larger a system’s membrane, the more power can be produced — but only up to a point. Interestingly, 95 percent of a system’s maximum power output can be generated using only half or less of the maximum membrane area.
Leonardo Banchik, a graduate student in MIT’s Department of Mechanical Engineering, says reducing the size of the membrane needed to generate power would, in turn, lower much of the upfront cost of building a PRO plant.
“People have been trying to figure out whether these systems would be viable at the intersection between the river and the sea,” Banchik says. “You can save money if you identify the membrane area beyond which there are rapidly diminishing returns.”
Banchik and his colleagues were also able to estimate the maximum amount of power produced, given the salt concentrations of two streams: The greater the ratio of salinities, the more power can be generated. For example, they found that a mix of brine, a byproduct of desalination, and treated wastewater can produce twice as much power as a combination of seawater and river water.
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The ISK Tirol strives to support its students in their development into informed, active and responsible global citizens.
ISK Tirol aims to be a school without social boundaries. This means that we strive to include motivated students between 14/15 and 18/19 years of age from all social backgrounds depending on the results of the talent assessment.
A prerequisite for a reduction in the tuition fees based on the financial situation of the family (social scholarship) from the ISK Tirol is that the family has previously applied for financial support from governmental institutions (federal province or state). For further information, please refer to the document “Governmental Education Grants and Other Financial Support in Austria”. If students are not eligible for financial aid from the government, a company or another institution, low-income Austrian families can directly apply to the ISK Tirol for a scholarship.
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After receiving a reduction in the tuition fee (social scholarship) based on the financial situation, applicants will still be liable to pay part of the tuition fee. Please refer to the section “Tuition Fees and Scholarships” in the admission contract.
Parents whose children are directly supported by companies or institutions should contact the management of ISK Tirol at office@isk-tirol.at to discuss details regarding the scholarship.
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FORGIVENESS IS DIVINE
By ummitaalib, July 8, 2014 in Ramadhaan
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Religion:Muslim
By Sister Jasmine
“Surely Allah loves those who constantly turn to Him in repentance and those who keep themselves pure”
(Quran-Surah al-Baqarah 2:222)
We are now entering the second ten days of Ramadaan, the days when we have the opportunity to beg Allah for forgiveness. There is a du’a (prayer) we are encouraged to recite throughout these ten days, but how mindful are we of the benefits of these days? It is not enough to beg for Allah’s forgiveness. If we have wronged someone, we should ask for that person’s forgiveness. Sometimes the person will forgive, sometimes not. Once you have done your part, turn to Allah in repentance for the act.
If someone has wronged you, are you still carrying that resentment? Often we believe that in forgiving someone we are we are either excusing or condoning the behaviour. Forgiving a wrong brings peace to us. It releases us from the feelings of hurt, anger, and resentment which will poison us and affect every emotion and action. Remember, we are in Ramadaan, the days when Allah promises forgiveness for our sins. If Allah is so forgiving, who are we to withhold what is so freely and divinely given. How many families are split due to anger, judgment and a refusal to forgive? Allah says in the Holy Quran in Surah Ar Rad that those who sever family ties, their home is the Jahannam(hell).
In The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) we have the perfect example, no matter what people did to him, no matter how horrifying and despicable the acts were, he freely forgave those who wronged him, and continued to be a perfect example.
When we refuse to forgive, it is like drinking poison, and expecting the other person to die.
There is one type of forgiveness which we find very hard. It is the forgiveness of the self. We constantly hark back to things we did or said when we knew no better, or when we were not in a very good emotional space. We punish ourselves and find it very difficult to forgive our own mistakes. Our self-worth is so low that when we have a bad experience we think we deserve it. This is because we believe others have the power to control or alter our destiny.
Forgive yourself for the belief that your truth can be altered by another human being.
Often we say, or do something without thinking through the consequences and we hurt or insult others. When we do this our bodies will experience a feeling of unease, and we may exclaim silently: “I can’t believe I just did/said that”. The thing to do is to immediately say: “I am sorry I said/did that”. Firstly you clear yourself and bring ease back to your body, secondly the other person has no time to take offence and get angry. After all we do not really mean to hurt or insult people; as humans and creations of Allah we are naturally predisposed to be good.
When we say we are sorry we practise kindness, this is a good first step to forgiving.
Having done this we can now turn to begging Allah for forgiveness for the wrongs we have done. We do this with sincere taubah (repentance), a process of turning from sin and resolving not to repeat the sin and to feel regret and sorrow. It means leaving what Allah has prohibited and returning to what He has commanded.
During the second ten days of Ramadan we can strive for purification and thus return to our original sinless state of the Fitrah. Allah’ infinite mercy has proclaimed this middle part of Ramadan specifically for begging for forgiveness, an act of repentance which is itself an act of worship through which we may be saved. Making full use of these days and sincerely obeying Allah’s command to turn to Him in repentance, we will embark on an act of worship which is so great that it can totally absolve us of our sins.
As we pass the halfway mark of Ramadan, many of us tend to get a little lax; this is the time when the Masajid has fewer musallees (worshippers) for Taraweeh Salaah, thoughts turn to all the things we still have to do for Eid.
The du’a that we should constantly be reciting:
Allahuma Innaka Afuwun Kareemun, Tuhibul Afwa fafu Ani
(Oh Allah,Thou art the One who grants pardon for sins. Thou lovest to pardon, so pardon me)
But there is a danger that it could become a ritual done without full consciousness. To make Istighfar(seek forgiveness), to recite with complete consciousness and sincerity, hoping for Allah’s forgiveness, opens a pathway to relief and contentment. You will find that you move from anxiety to tranquillity. Repentance opens the door of mercy, the door of knowledge and leads to greater productivity. Ibn Abbas (RA) related: “The Messenger of Allah, (PBUH) said:
“If anyone constantly seeks pardon from Allah, Allah will appoint for him a way out of every distress and a relief from every anxiety, and will provide sustenance for him from where he expects it not.” (Hadith-Abu Dawud).
Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) himself sought Allah’s forgiveness at least 70 times per day. Asking for forgiveness causes Allah to deal with the person in the same manner as Allah does with the servant who has attained taqwa (piety).
Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) also said:
“The one who regularly makes Istighfar(seeks forgiveness), Allah will open a path from poverty and difficulties (All sorrow and hardship will be removed, and in its place prosperity and contentment granted.) and one will receive sustenance from unimagined and unexpected sources”.
The benefits of begging Allah for forgiveness are immense and it would be unfortunate if we do not take advantage of this Ibadah (act of worship). As Muslims we are so blessed with the bounties that Allah has bestowed upon us. We can do this at any time, but here Allah has carved out a period for us where He promises forgiveness if we are truly repentant.
Allah is so Merciful; Let this quality of mercy manifest within us.There are so many people sad and unhappy because of rifts in families, broken marriages, and friendships which ended for no apparent reason. We should also ask Allah to forgive those who have hurt us, after we have forgiven them. The doors of repentance and forgiveness remain open during this period; let us not shut it as we would slam the door on someone we do not want to see.
To err is human and to forgive is divine!
From the first ten days of mercy, which Allah has promised us, let us go through these ten days with full consciousness of Allah, who loves us and does not want to punish us. Let us resolve now to take full advantage of this gift, let us not allow Ramadaan to pass without extracting all of its blessings. After all, they were intended by Allah, for His creation, and we are the divine creations of Allah, Alhamdulillah.
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Press Release: Insure.com 2018 teen driving survey finds parents need to do better job
By Insure.com - Posted On: Oct. 23, 2018 PrintDownload
Foster City, CA (Oct 23, 2018) –Nearly one-quarter of parents aren’t enforcing teen driving safety laws for their children, according to a new Insure.com teen driver survey.
Insure.com commissioned a survey of nearly 1,000 parents of teen drivers asking if they enforce Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) laws, and if not, why, which laws they allow their teens to disregard, as well as how familiar they are with GDL limits. Additionally, the survey also reveals which types of cars parents prefer for their teens and whether or not parents are comfortable with teens using driverless vehicles.
GDL laws put limits on teen drivers, for instance by restricting nighttime driving and the number and age of passengers that can be in the car. The Governors Highway Safety Association says GDL laws are key to keeping teen drivers safe.
“Teenage drivers have the highest crash risk per mile driven, and car crashes are the leading cause of death for teens, so it’s extremely important for these novice drivers to adhere to the requirements of a graduated license and gain experience with some oversight,” says Penny Gusner, consumer analyst for Insure.com. “Teens overestimate their abilities and parents should be the ones to recognize that their teen driver needs limitations and enforce them, otherwise they are putting the health of their children at risk. At the very least they may end up with a crashed car and years of paying higher car insurance rates.”
This survey found that five percent of parents never enforce GDL laws, while 17 percent said they sometimes don’t enforce these laws. This equals approximately 22 percent of parents who are NOT fully enforcing these laws to protect their children.
Why wouldn’t parents always enforce these laws?
It turns out that it may not be totally the parents fault. According to the survey, 33 percent of parents said that their teen doesn’t always listen to them. So even though parents may be trying to enforce these laws, teens aren’t listening.
“Another 29 percent of parents said they don’t know the GDL laws, which is troubling to hear, because the GHSA has told us that GDL laws are the most the most effective countermeasure its seen that contributed to the decline in teen driver fatalities,” says Gusner. ”Parents are the ones typically allowing the teen to drive a household car and pay for the teen’s insurance, it seems like a smart idea to know what rules your teenager should be following when learning to operate a vehicle.”
Here are the results for why parents may not be enforcing GDL laws:
33% said the teen doesn't always listen to them.
29% said they don't know GDL laws.
25% said they don't think GDL laws are fair.
23% said they pick and choose what laws their child follows.
20% said the teen's friends always need transportation and so it's hard to say no.
6% said GDL laws aren't necessary.
What laws are being broken?
The survey found that nearly half of the respondents said that they don’t enforce any cell phone restrictions while their teens are driving. This was only slightly higher than the percentage of parents who let their teens drive with friends.
“It’s disconcerting that nearly half of the parents that don't fully enforce GDL rules don’t impose cell phone restrictions when distracted driving is such a hot topic due to the amount of accidents it is causing,” says Gusner. “It seems many parents need to pay more attention to restrictions that cause distractions – phones, electronics of any type, and passengers – to help train their novice driver to be safe, defensive drivers – not distracted ones.”
The survey showed that
49% don't enforce cell phone restrictions.
45% don't enforce passenger restrictions.
36% don't enforce time restrictions.
30% don't enforce electronics ban.
18% don't enforce supervised driving hours (i.e., they fudge the hours).
7% allow their teen to drive alone though it's against the law.
While this survey focused on teen driving, the Insure.com survey also found that more than 50 percent of parents text while their teen is at the wheel. Additionally, while nearly a quarter of parents don’t fully enforce the GDL laws, many parents plan to continue enforcing laws after their teen is no longer restricted by GDL laws.
To see the full survey results and additional survey questions check out the 2018 teen driver survey.
Insure.com provides a comprehensive array of information on auto insurance, home insurance, health insurance, and life insurance. The site offers an extensive library of originally authored insurance articles and decision-making tools that are not available from any other single source, including its Best Insurance Companies rankings, based on a survey of more than 3,000 policyholders, and its Insurance Advisor tool, which helps consumers identify gaps in home, health, auto and life insurance coverage . For more information, please visit Insure.com.
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Giuseppina Cerrato
A New Frontier of Photocatalysis Employing Micro-Sized TiO2: Air/Water Pollution Abatement and Self-Cleaning/ Antibacterial Applications
By Claudia L. Bianchi, Carlo Pirola, Marta Stucchi, Benedetta Sacchi, Giuseppina Cerrato, Sara Morandi, Alessandro Di Michele, Alessandra Carletti and Valentino Capucci
This chapter presents the use of a commercial micro-sized TiO2 powder as an alternative to the traditional nano-powders as semiconductors in photocatalytic processes. Results of the photocatalytic efficiency towards the photodegradation of the traditional pollutant molecules both in gas phase (nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs)) and in water phase (phenol) are presented and compared to the results obtained with two nano-sized reference powders. Micro-sized TiO2 is also industrially coated at the surfaces of porcelain grés tiles (Active Clean Air and Antibacterial Ceramic™). The possibility to have a photocatalytic material, strongly stuck at the surface of a vitrified tile, increases the use of photocatalysis in real conditions: no problem of filtration of the semiconductor from the liquid medium after use and no risks of leakage of nanoparticles in the atmosphere. Tests were performed using reactors equipped with UV-A lamps and with suitable analytical systems, depending on the final purpose. Characterization data from both powders and coated tiles are put in correlation with the photocatalytic results to understand the semiconductor action during the photocatalytic process. Polluting molecules were chosen in order to cover all the common aspects of environmental pollution: NOx and some VOCs represent the model molecules to test the efficiency of the micro-sized TiO2 (degradation from the pristine molecule to CO2 or inorganic salts) in gas phase. As for the water pollution, phenol was chosen as common pollutant in worldwide rivers. Moreover, tests on self-cleaning and antibacterial properties are also reported. The positive results of micro-sized TiO2 both in powder and coated onto the surface of porcelain grés tiles open the way to new photocatalytic products that do not make use of nanoscale powders avoiding problems to human safety caused by the inherent toxicity of the nanoparticles.
Photocatalytic TiO2: From Airless Jet Spray Technology to Digital Inkjet Printing
By Claudia L. Bianchi, Carlo Pirola, Marta Stucchi, Giuseppina Cerrato, Federico Galli, Alessandro Di Michele, Serena Biella, Wen-Fan Chen, Pramod Koshy, Charles Sorrell and Valentino Capucci
TiO2 powders can be employed as both photocatalytic and structural materials, leading to applications in external coatings or in interior furnishing devices, including cement mortar, tiles, floorings, and glass supports. The technology of photocatalytic building materials is connected with the widespread production of photocatalytic active tiles. All the techniques proposed in the study involve the employment of nanosized TiO2: this represents a new problem to be dealt with, as inhaling nanoparticles exposes workers during industrial production and people in everyday locations to their dangerousness. Only very recently the employment of microsized TiO2 has been proposed, and the authors in this manuscript report the use of micrometric titania materials, but employing a new deposition technique, which is digital inkjet printing. It represents an improvement of the classical spray coating methods, as it requires piezoelectric heads to precisely direct the deposition of the suspension with an electrostatic field. The mixture contains aqueous/organic components containing micrometric TiO2: to form a suspension, which is printed onto the surface of porcelain grès, large slabs using a digital printer. Many advantages are immediately evident, namely rapid and precise deposition, (almost) no waste of raw materials, thereby highlighting the economy, environmental friendliness, and sustainability of the process. All the materials we obtained have been thoroughly characterized by means of several experimental physico-chemical techniques, such as Raman microspectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy coupled with elemental analysis. Two different model VOCs, ethanol and toluene, and NOx have been selected to test the photocatalytic performances of the abovementioned tiles. Moreover, the antibacterial properties of the tiles have been determined, using Escherichia coli as example. Life cycle assessments (LCAs) for the two processes were modeled for 1 m2 of tiles produced in Modena, Italy. The impact assessments revealed that jet spraying exhibited uniformly greater impacts than digital inkjet printing and that the principal impacts were in human toxicity, cancer effects, freshwater ecotoxicity, and climate change. Most of the impacts were associated with the energy required for the production processes. Further considerations revealed that jet spraying is projected to generate twice as much CO2 and 30% more NOx than digital inkjet printing.
Part of the book: Titanium Dioxide
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Land-Atmosphere Interaction in the Southwestern Karst Region of China
By Jiangbo Gao, Wenjuan Hou, Kewei Jiao and Shaohong Wu
Land-atmosphere interaction in the southwestern Karst region of China was investigated from two aspects: response of land cover to climate change and climatic effects of Karst rocky desertification. The first part focused on the temporal-spatial variation of growing-season normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) and its relationship with climate variables. The relationships between growing-season NDVI with temperature and precipitation were both positive, indicating its limiting role on the distribution and dynamic of vegetation cover in the study area. The second part was designed to investigate whether the changed vegetation cover and land surface processes in the Karst regions was capable of modifying the summer climate simulation over East Asia. It was shown that land desertification resulted in the reduced net radiation and evaporation in the degraded areas. The East Asian summer monsoon was weakened after land degradation. Such circulation differences favored the increase in moisture flux and clouds, and thereby causing more precipitation in southeast coastal areas. Based on the above findings, it can be concluded that vegetation cover in Karst region was sensitive to climate change at larger scale, and on the other hand, there was significant feedback of vegetation cover change to regional climate by altering water and energy balance.
Part of the book: Land Degradation and Desertification
Ertuğrul Karaş
Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Turkey
Martin Enrique Romero-Sanchez
Phesheya Dlamini
University of the Free State, South Africa
Vincent Chaplot
Mykola Kharytonov
Dnipropetrovsk State Agrarian University, Ukraine
Sergey Stankevich
Tamara Dudar
Anna Kozlova
Antonio Gonzalez-Hernandez
Francisco Moreno-Sanchez
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Invest HOME PAGE NEWS NEWS FROM TURKEY Turkven and Sancak Group invest in MNG Kargo
Turkven and Sancak Group invest in MNG Kargo
Turkven, the leading private equity company in Turkey with a track record of billions of dollars of FDI inflow into Turkey, and Sancak Group jointly acquired Turkish courier and express parcel delivery company MNG Kargo from MNG Holding. This acquisition marks yet another milestone in Turkven’s goals for FDI attraction during 2017-2018.
Established in 2000, Turkven was the first independent private equity company in Turkey. It currently has USD 2 billion of assets under management, and funds advised by Turkven have led 20 investments in Turkey, resulting in USD 5 billion of equity and debt financing. The international investors in funds advised by Turkven have assets of over USD 1.7 trillion worldwide, providing Turkven with a unique global network. Most recently, with the initial public offering (IPO) of Mavi Jeans, Turkven convinced international public equity investors to once again invest in Turkish stock offerings through Borsa Istanbul. Turkven’s current portfolio of investments includes Medical Park (hospital chain), Flo (footwear), Koton (apparel retailer), Mavi (denim), Mikro Yazılım (software), Doğtaş-Kelebek (furniture), Domino’s Pizza Turkey and Russia, Golf (ice cream), and Migros (food retail).
Turkven Partner Hale Özsoy Bıyıklı said “We have entered a period of rapid growth in Turkey. Courier and express parcel delivery services - the lifeblood of trade - connect companies and individuals in Turkey in the fastest and most convenient manner. We believe that MNG Kargo, with the highest level of investment in automation and technology in the sector, can provide the fastest and highest quality service to all parcel delivery users and meet the growing demand driven by e-commerce. Under the leadership of MNG Kargo CEO Aslan Kut and his team, we are aiming to transform MNG Kargo into a world-class courier and express parcel company using Turkey’s geographically strategic position.”
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FIA F4 Italy: Monza (I), 18-20/10/2019
ITALIAN CHAMPIONSHIP, Rounds 19/20/21
Circuit: Monza (I), Length 5.793 km, 18th/19th/20th October 2019
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JENZER MOTORSPORT 2019:
Jonny Edgar (GB), Emidio Pesce (I), Axel Gnos (CH)
Double pole-position for Edgar in Monza and 3rd overall in the Rookie standings
The last of seven meetings in the Italian FIA Formula 4 Championship took place on the ultra-fast GP circuit at Monza (I). A great field of 30 drivers took part in the meeting. The 2019 champion had already been crowned at the penultimate race at Mugello with Dennis Hauger from Norway taking the prize, but the battle was still on for the other places. You can follow the races live on sporttube tv. (see official website)
Friday, 18/10/19, 17.15 – 17.55, Weather: Overcast, 16°C
The rules allow for two qualifying sessions of 15 minutes, with a 10-minute break in between. The Qualifying 1 times determine the grid for Race 1 and the times from Qualifying 2 determine the grid for Race 2. The starting order for Race 3 is based on the second best lap time of each driver in either of the two qualifying sessions.
Results Qualifying 1 & Grid for Race One
1st Dennis Hauger (NOR) Van Amersfoort 1:53.872
2nd Mikhael Belov (RUS) Bhaitech 1:53.894
3rd Gianluca Petecof (BRA) Prema 1:53.989
7th Jonny Edgar (GB) Jenzer Motorsport 1:54.117
15th Axel Gnos (CH) Jenzer Motorsport 1:54.957
27th Emidio Pesce (I) Jenzer Motorsport 1:56.381
Results Qualifying 2 & Grid for Race Two
1st Jonny Edgar (GB) Jenzer Motorsport 1:53.215
2nd Roman Stanek (D) US Racing 1:53.284
3rd Dennis Hauger (NOR) Van Amersfoort 1:53.314
Grid for Race Three
2nd Dennis Hauger (NOR) Van Amersfoort 1:53.462
3rd William Alatalo (FIN) Mücke 1:53.646
FIA Formula 4 Italian Championship
Race One (30 Minutes + 1 Lap)
Saturday, 19/10/19, 14.20, Weather: Rain, 16°C
As it was raining the race was started behind the Safety Car. The track was pretty wet, and the conditions were very difficult. There have been very few races in the rain this season and the young drivers were having a hard time. There were a number of incidents when cars went off the track, and soon the Safety Car had to be deployed again. Jonny made contact with Stanek and slid off into the gravel trap. He was able to continue, but not before the entire field had gone past. Later, while attempting to overtake, he went off track again and this time unfortunately he ended up stuck in the gravel. Axel started in midfield and complained about the visibility. He found it difficult to fight for places in these conditions, but always managed to keep the car on track and safely reached the finish line in 19th place. Emidio made up a few places right after the start, but then it was too difficult for him to make up any more places. He also kept the car on the track and brought it home undamaged, crossing the finish line in 21st place.
Race One Results
1st Dennis Hauger (NOR) Van Amersfoort 34:44.787
2nd Mikhael Belov (RUS) Bhaitech Gap 3.897
3rd Paul Aron (EST) Prema Gap 5.237
19th Axel Gnos (CH) Jenzer Motorsport
21st Emidio Pesce (I) Jenzer Motorsport
DNF: Jonny Edgar (GB) Jenzer Motorsport
Fastest lap: Dennis Hauger (NOR) in 2:11.988
Race Two (30 Minutes + 1 Lap)
Sunday, 20/10/19, 10.20, Weather: Rain, 15°C
On Sunday morning the track was wet and conditions were once again very difficult. The rain kept falling, and the track never dried out. Jonny didn’t make a good start, and took a few laps to find his rhythm. He had fallen back to 8th place and then held it until the end, making him the third placed rookie. Axel was pushed off the track in the first chicane by another competitor and ended up stuck in the gravel trap with a broken car. Unfortunately that meant his race was over! Emidio moved up to 23rd place, then had an off track moment and lost several places again. He reached the finish line in 27th place.
Race Two Results
8th Jonny Edgar (GB) Jenzer Motorsport
19th Emidio Pesce (I) Jenzer Motorsport
Fastest lap: William Alatalo (FIN) in 2:07.471
Race Three (28 Minutes + 1 Lap)
Sunday, 20/10/2019, 16.30, Weather: Rain, 17°C
Just before the grid for the last race of the season, there was another heavy downpour. Although the rain had almost stopped, the track was completely soaked again and there was a lot of spray when driving. The first lap was run behind the Safety Car, and then it peeled off. Jonny was ready. He accelerated perfectly and got ahead of Hauger through the chicane. The next two laps Jonny drove very hard and he and Hauger were able to break away from the rest of the field, but then Belov had an accident and the Safety Car was deployed. Jonny managed the restart well and was in the lead when there was a collision in the chicane involving four cars, and the Safety Car had to re-emerge. At the third restart Jonny lost some momentum and Hauger got past Jonny was battling with three other drivers, and when one of them hit him it ended in a spin for Jonny. He was able to continue but of course he had lost places. He finished the race in 9th place. Axel and Emidio managed to avoid all the accidents and to keep up well at the restarts. Despite very difficult conditions, they managed to improve and at the end Axel finished 13th directly ahead of Emidio, who was 14th. All of our drivers brought their cars home in one piece which meant a good end to the season. Jonny was third placed rookie again in this race, securing third place in the rookies’ final ranking behind Paul Aron and Roman Stanek.
With this the 2019 FIA F4 Italian Championship came to a close. However, we are already making plans and looking forward to next year!
Race Three Results
2nd Paul Aron (EST)) Prema Gap 1.344
3rd Roman Stanek (CZE) US Racing Gap 2.520
Fastest lap: Oliver Rasmussen (DK) in 2:11.952
Champion Finals Standings
FIA F4 Italian Championship 2019 after 21 races:
1st Dennis Hauger (NOR), 369 points; 2nd Gianluca Petecof (BRA), 233 points; 3rd Paul Aron (EST), 226 points; 4th Michael Belov (RUS), 179 points; 5th Roman Stanek (CZE), 144 points; 6th Ido Cohen (ISR),132 points; 10th Jonny Edgar (GB), 97 points; 13th Giorgio Carrara (ARG), 37 points; 21st Axel Gnos (CH), 4 points
Rookie-Wertung:
1st Paul Aron (EST), 348 points; 2nd Roman Stanek (CZE), 261 points; 3rd Jonny Edgar (GB), 254 points; 4th Joshua Durksen (PRY), 252 points; 5th Daniel Vebster (S), 159 points; 6th Roee Meyuhas (ISR), 142 points; 8th Axel Gnos (CH), 104 points; 14th Emidio Pesce (I), 36 points
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Father & Son Church Staffers Charged With Child Rape, Pastor At Same Church Charged With Rape In 2011
March 7, 2018 Crime, Religion
NBC News Dallas reports:
A father and son, both on the staff of a North Texas Baptist Church, have each been accused of sexual assault of a child, Mesquite police say. Steven Aaron Winn, 33, of Crandall, and his father, Larry Allen Winn, 65, of Dallas, are both employed at the Open Door Baptist Church in Mesquite.
The elder Winn is the business director while his son served as an assistant youth pastor. Both men, police said, are now facing charges of sexual assault of a child for different relationships with teenage girls.
The Dallas Morning News reports:
Steven Aaron Winn, a Dallas resident, ran the bus ministry at Open Door Baptist Church on South Belt Line Road. According to the church’s website, the ministry provides children with rides to and from services and Sunday school.
According to Mesquite police, a church member said Winn raped her three years ago, when she was 16. Winn was no longer listed on the church website’s staff page Monday. The church did not return calls seeking comment.
Because Winn’s position at the church allowed him access to children for a number of years, police think there may be more victims. Anyone with information about Winn is asked to call police at 972-285-6336.
A very related note from Fox News Dallas:
Open Door Baptist Church made headlines in 2011 when its former senior pastor, Matthew Jarrell, was arrested for allegedly raping a woman in West Virginia. Jarrell hanged himself in jail before going on trial.
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We can learn a lot about your heart from studying how your heart beats. EKGs can help detect hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and certain kinds of arrhythmias.
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Thinkspace Projects Celebrates 15 Years With Massive Group Show of 70+ Artists
Thinkspace Projects // January 11, 2020 - January 25, 2020
January 08, 2020 | in Installation
"Dumpster Republic," Alvaro Naddeo.
"Encamp," Cinta Vidal
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"Exit Strategy Study," Fintan Magee
"Divide," Huntz Liu
"Rotator," Jeremy Geddes
"Lemon Bowl," Kathy Ager
Kayla Mahaffey
"Diamond," Laura Berger
"Fluers," Mark DeanVeca,
"Bandana x Hoodie," Nuno Viegas
Roby Dwi Antono
"Anima Mundi," Roos Van Der Liet
"La cage et la larme du peintre," Sandra Chevrier
"Good Vibrations," Sarah Joncas
"On the Wire," Scott Listfield.
"Half Full of Emptiness," Sean Mahan
"Atomic Power," Super A
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"15 Years of Thinskpace" Flyer
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La Cucaracha: Pieter Hugo in Mexico
The Heat Lets us Know We're Alive: Vaughn Spann Opens A Solo Show @ Almine Rech, NYC
Jillian Denby's Lush Pastoral Paintings Return to Barney Savage Gallery, NYC
Arno Rafael Minkkinen Integrates His Body Into the Natural Landscape
It's impressive for ANY business to last 15 years, but the art world is even more impressive. The trends, the market, the ebbs and flows of how much social media has changed the way we view and buy art, are all things that have to be taken into account. Think about the last 15 years: stock market crash, Instagram's emergence as the predominant communication tool, Obama, Trump... it's the shit even Hollywood (or Orwell) could come up with. And that is what makes Thinkspace Projects, one of the most enduring galleries of outsider and emerging contemporary art, such a fantastic story. From gallery shows in Culver City to curating and supporting museum shows around the world for a new generation of artists, their influence is remarkable. On January 11th, the gallery celebrates its 15th year with a special group show featuring 70+ artists creating works on custom 15 × 15” panels. —Juxtapoz
Founded back in 2005, Thinkspace Projects has garnered an international reputation as one of the most active and productive proponents in the New Contemporary Art Movement. Maintaining its founding commitment to the promotion of its artists, Thinkspace has steadily expanded its roster and diversified its projects, creating collaborative and institutional opportunities all over the world. Founded in the spirit of forging recognition for young and lesser-known talents, the gallery now hosts artists from all over the world, ranging from the emerging, mid-career, and established.
Ador, Tame or Wild, 2019.
15 Years of Thinkspace marks their 463rd show to date, and features work from 70 of our family members from around the globe. Each work is created on custom 15-inch wood panels with a built-in floater frame made and provided by Trekell Art Supplies, a leading champion of the New Contemporary Art Movement in Southern California.
Similar to its earlier 20th Century counterparts such as Surrealism, Dada and Fauvism, the New Contemporary Art Movement ultimately materialized in search of new forms, content, and expressions that cited rather than disavowed the individual and the social. The earliest incarnations of the Movement, refusing the paradigmatic disinterest of “Art” as an inaccessible garrison of ‘high culture’, championed figuration, surrealism, representation, pop culture, and the subcultural.
By incorporating the ‘lowbrow,’ accessible and even profane, an exciting and irreverent art movement grew in defiance of the mandated renunciations of “high” art. Emerging on the West Coast in the ’90s partly as a response to the rabid ‘conceptual-turn’ then championed on the East Coasts, the Movement steadily created its own platforms, publications, and spaces for the dissemination of its imagery and ideas.
The New Contemporary Art Movement remains largely unacknowledged by vetted institutions of the fine art world and other arbiters of ‘high culture', though the future promises a shift. The Movement’s formative aversion to the establishment is also waning in the wake of its increased visibility, institutional presence, and widespread popularity.
Laura Berger, Diamond.
Seeking to champion and promote the breadth of the Movement, Thinkspaces creates new opportunities for the presentation of its artists and work. Though still invested in the elevation and exposure of its emerging talents, the gallery, now in its thirteenth year, has come into its own with a roster that reflects this maturity. An active advocate for what is now one of the longest extant organized art movement’s in history, Thinkspace is an established voice for its continued growth and evolution.
And they're just getting started.
15 Years of Thinkspace opens Saturday, January 11, 2020, with an opening reception from 6 to 9 pm, and is on view through January 25, 2020. See the full roster below.
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Which antagonistic creature in the Kingdom Hearts series is your favorite?
The darkness comes in many shapes and forms, which antagonistic creature in the Kingdom Hearts series is your favorite?
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Marluxia's role in DDD
Darkfire1408 posted a topic in Kingdom Hearts III
In Kingdom Hearts 3, we see Marluxia putting Sora into a deep sleep. It's safe to assume that Marluxia has a special power over sleep. In DDD, the organization hijacked the Realm of Dreams to capture and corrupt Sora. Due to sleep being Marluxia's power, and all the years he spent in the realm of dreams, (probably where he got the power anyways) I think Marluxia was the one who hijacked it. This would be the reason Xehanort kept Marluxia in the organization, even after his betrayal. Until now I thought that was odd, he literally planned to kill xemnas and take over organization 13. If it wasn't for this, his inclusion wouldn't make sense.
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Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance light novel coming October 29th; pre-orders now being accepted on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and IndieBound
Leamax posted an article in Kingdom Hearts News
Yen Press has announced Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance will be getting a light novel. The novel will be available on October 29th with a price of $14.00. Pre-orders are now available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Indiebound. So far, Kingdom Hearts, Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories, Kingdom Hearts II (Vol 1 and Vol 2), Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, and Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep have released light novels with Kingdom Hearts Re:coded releasing later this year. Kingdom Hearts Union χ[Cross] has a light novel [Kingdom Hearts X: The Story of You and the Keyblade] available for Japan and has yet to have a localization.
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Leamax posted a topic in Kingdom Hearts III
Yen Press has announced Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance will be getting a light novel. The novel will be available on October 29th with a price of $14.00. Pre-orders are now available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Indiebound. So far, Kingdom Hearts, Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories, Kingdom Hearts II (Vol 1 and Vol 2), Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, and Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep have released light novels with Kingdom Hearts Re:coded releasing later this year. Kingdom Hearts Union χ[Cross] has a light novel [Kingdom Hearts X: The Story of You and the Keyblade] available for Japan and has yet to have a localization. View full article
Why do people hate Kingdom Hearts 3D?
Allwil13 posted a topic in Kingdom Hearts -The Story So Far-
Let me just preface this by saying that this is not me complaining about people not liking Kingdom Hearts 3D. Everyone is different, and everyone views things differently. Please don't take this topic as a trap or as me saying "the game is amazing! You guys are wrong!" I am not going to attack you or argue with you; I just want your opinion. This topic is purely for curiosity's sake. Kingdom Hearts 3D is one of my favourite Kingdom Hearts games. Like literally tied for first place with Birth by Sleep. No joke. Ever since I first played it it has been one of my two favourite entries in the series. I love the story, I LOVE the combat (particularly the flowmotion) and I love the flexibility of the Dream Eater party system. I always thought that this was a common opinion, that the majority of people loved the game as much as I did. It was only over the past couple of months that I noticed a lot of people citing 3D as one of the series' worst entries, some even calling it garbage. Needless to say, I was quite taken aback when I saw these responses, and it has since begged the question: Why do people hate this entry so much? If you don't like Kingdom Hearts 3D, please tell me why here. I'm interested to hear your thoughts on where this game went wrong. Again, this is not me criticizing or arguing. I just want to be able to see the big picture. Thanks guys, and may our hearts be our guiding keys.
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Kingdom Hearts χ Back Cover
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Kingdom Hearts χ Back Cover is a telling of the Kingdom Hearts χ[chi] story, included in the Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue compilation exclusively released on the PlayStation 4 in Japan (January 12, 2017) and the rest of the world (January 24, 2017).
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Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-
Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage- is an epilogue to Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep exclusively released on the PlayStation 4 on the Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue compilation in Japan (January 12, 2017) and the rest of the world (January 24, 2017).
'Tiny head Xehanort' uncovered behind-the-scenes thanks to camera tricks
gepugg posted an article in Kingdom Hearts News
You might remember that back in the Ultimania for Dream Drop Distance, Masashi Nakamichi the Sub-Lead Programmer for the game, revealed a fun secret about how one of the cutscenes was made. This is what he said back in 2012: Thanks to long time Kingdom Hearts fan and dataminer, 13th Vessel, we can now see what Nakamichi was talking about! Check it out the video below. (Make sure you watch till the very end!) In order to have the first person angle for Xehanort within the cutscene, the developers had to edit his body proportions and move the camera around, resulting in him having a tiny head! Similar tricks were previously found in Kingdom Hearts II by Boundary Break, revealing scenes where models were messed around with to achieve certain angles in cutscenes. 13th Vessel has contribute to a number of discoveries within the code in the Kingdom Hearts games, including the deleted world of Monsters, Inc. in Kingdom Hearts II and assets from Kingdom Hearts 2.8. Check out his YouTube channel for more interesting discoveries (and clips of him playing around the worlds on Kingdom Hearts games!) What hidden camera tricks have you seen in Kingdom Hearts? Let us know in the comments below!
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gepugg posted a topic in Kingdom Hearts III
You might remember that back in the Ultimania for Dream Drop Distance, Masashi Nakamichi the Sub-Lead Programmer for the game, revealed a fun secret about how one of the cutscenes was made. This is what he said back in 2012: Thanks to long time Kingdom Hearts fan and dataminer, 13th Vessel, we can now see what Nakamichi was talking about! Check it out the video below. (Make sure you watch till the very end!) In order to have the first person angle for Xehanort within the cutscene, the developers had to edit his body proportions and move the camera around, resulting in him having a tiny head! Similar tricks were previously found in Kingdom Hearts II by Boundary Break, revealing scenes where models were messed around with to achieve certain angles in cutscenes. 13th Vessel has contribute to a number of discoveries within the code in the Kingdom Hearts games, including the deleted world of Monsters, Inc. in Kingdom Hearts II and assets from Kingdom Hearts 2.8. Check out his YouTube channel for more interesting discoveries (and clips of him playing around the worlds on Kingdom Hearts games!) What hidden camera tricks have you seen in Kingdom Hearts? Let us know in the comments below! View full article
Kingdom Hearts Symbolism
Hey guys. So I'm at work right now (don't judge me; it's insanely dead and I'm suuuuuuper bored) and I was just browsing on the Kingdom Hearts wiki to pass the time when I learned something interesting. Apparently both Ava and Luxu from KHUX both have names derived from the latin words for two of the seven deadly sins (greed and lust, respectively). This intrigued me, and after I did some digging I learned that all of the Master of Master's apprentices have names like this: Invi is envy, Aced is sloth, Ira is wrath, and Gula is gluttony. Even more interesting is that apparently each foreteller's union has an animal that is associated with each sin (with the exception of Gula for some reason). This blew my mind, and I immediately suspected that the Master of Masters' true name must be derived from the latin word for pride, because that is the only sin missing here. This got me thinking: do Sora and his friends mirror this trope? Maybe each guardian of light will represent a different deadly sin like the foretellers. What do you guys think? Have you noticed any other symbolism in the series? Do you think this will be expanded upon in Kingdom Hearts III, or do you think it's just kind of a cool connection?
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[This may contains spoilers since it is an important title that leads to KH3. Please read at your own risk] [I also want you all to know that this is my third time playing this game. I will explain in detail later in this review, but do take my opinions with a grain of salt since I had a lesser experience with the entirety of the title itself.] - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Continuing our story from ReCoded, we follow Sora and Riku in this next journey. With the supposed upcoming return of Master Xehanort, they must now take upon the big test, The Mark of Mastery, to prove themselves to become true masters in order to have the proper strength to fight against Xehanort's plans. They are put into the realm of dreams to awaken the sleeping worlds that reside. With the aid of Dream Eaters, you fight against their dark counterparts known as Nightmares in hopes to wake up the sleeping worlds and pass the test to become true masters. Along the way, they encounter a mysterious young man throughout their test. It is up to Sora and Riku to accomplish the test while figuring out the reason for seeing the young man following them. - - - - - - This is game interesting. If anything, it is probably the most polarizing game in the series. You play as both Sora and Riku simultaneously. Switching them requires somethings via "dropping". This is considered an annoying mechanic simply because, for example, if you were in a boss fight and the drop gauge depletes in the middle of it, you switch to another character but you come back and have to start over again (rinse and repeat). However, for my case, I always use a certain item to keep from this predicament. So, I personally had no problem at all with the dropping myself (we fans recommend you use the item). The gameplay is supported by a new kind of game mechanic called Flowmotion. It allows you to jump into higher places and allows you to travel faster. It is also an advantage in combat. I mean, this advantage is so broken it limits the other commands you can use throughout the game. It was fine for me, but to many it takes the fun out because of how repetitive it is. This time around, you have Dream Eaters as your allies in this title (in replacement of Donald and Goofy). They are a bit more helpful in terms of combat as well as linking to certain abilities. My problem with the links is that I have to find more items to create a dream eater that would give me the important abilities I need. That is called grinding my friends. I do not mind some grinding but this kind of grinding I felt like I need to get used to. The story is by far an incredibly difficult plot to explain. This title gave many fans a lot of intense face palms because of one major element that pretty much ruined the story overall. I will not say it here for the sake of avoiding spoilers. Let's just say it really connects everything because of this element? Alright, here comes my case in the title in general. This is my third time playing the game, so I can't say my full thoughts on the game altogether. I still need to get used to this game eventually. When I played this the second time for the heck of it I guess, I felt kinda meh on it. Which I find odd because I did have fun when I played it the very first time. My feelings for it are a bit complicated. On one hand, there is the ability mechanic via dream eaters that I am not a fan of (plus the plot is difficult to explain verbally). On the other hand, I think it had some decent character moments (at least for me, from a particular character. As for music....it's not as memorable as past titles. However, there are a 2-3 tunes that are pretty much the best of the bunch in my opinion: (). The rest is kinda lost for me and not exactly worth downloading. The worlds are even a tad bit meh. I don't think I have a particular favorite Disney world in this title. <strike> The closest I'll get to a favorite in terms of Disney Worlds is Symphony of Sorcery because it is by far one of the most unique worlds in the series.</strike>. At least they are somewhat newer worlds and not reusing a chunk of worlds we visited in KH1. It's just not exciting Here is where speak my thoughts on the story, including the element that made this title polarizing. So, once again, heads up on the spoilers. [SPOILERS AHEAD] One of the biggest issues it had was their introduction to Time Travel. I actually do not mind time travel. The issue for most people was that this is a sample of Nomura's habit in this series. He makes up concepts as the series goes along. What we thought was yellow and blue to green paint, Nomura just added an entirely new color out of nowhere. On top of that, how to explain time travel is a bit difficult to explain. I mentally get it, but I cannot verbally say it without sounded like I am going to burst your brain to goo. I also want to point out something that may or may not be an unpopular opinion. In case you don't know, I am a fan of Transformers. I have watched the live action films since it's first release. I have watched it grow careless and it loses potential every single time. I am saying this because it is the opposite of what Kingdom Hearts was doing. While they both are made up as they go along, Kingdom Hearts at least had more passion and care with the characters and even the story added with lore. We care so much for this otherwise we wouldn't be looking forward to KH3. That's why I feel like this title is tolerable in terms of them adding time travel. Yes, it's hard to explain but I feel like I understand it more than the somewhat empty series that is the Transformers live action films. Moving on, one of the highlights of this title is Riku. Once again, I had to say that his development is one of my favorites in this series. Seeing him now from back in KH1 is really cool to see. On top of that, back in the day, I was young and thought Riku was kinda terrible. In KH2 (back in the day), I just didn't understand his motives. But growing up now, I finally understand him. That, and is one of the reasons why the concept of how you look at both light and darkness is so good (which is something Kingdom Hearts impresses me on with it's in-depth perspective). Plus, I actually enjoy his gameplay a bit more than Sora (in this title). One of the important scenes involve the final score on their exam. Turns out, Riku managed to pass and became a Keybalde master. This scene was a bit controversial last I remembered. Not just because Riku passed in general. But the fact that Sora failed the test. To many Sora fans, it was a let down because they felt that Sora deserved a higher reward for saving all the worlds for the past two years [in game]. I want to throw in and say while I understand why people felt this way. However, between Sora and the audience, Sora handled it very well. Instead of feeling sad for himself, he cheered for Riku. This moment shows what kind of person Sora is (if anyone hasn't figured out at this point). I'm sure he was saddened, but he was able to make up for in the end. With that in mind.mi was happy for Riku. To see him come this far is a sight to behold. As previous mentioned, I didn't care about Riku at first. But going through this series, he has earned my respect for him.m. Speaking of Sora, his character throughout this title is interesting too. This title has some decent moments however. One of my favorites, of course, involves Lea (aka Axel). Anytime I see him on screen, I just feel blessed. I think out of his moments in this title, my absolute favorite is him saving Mickey and co from Maleficent and Pete. That moment was so great it deserved a mic drop. Then we also have the most shocking from him was receiving his very own Keyblade. I am looking forward to see more of this in KH3...well, Lea in general really LOL [END SPOILERS] That being said, this is a fine title. It is not a true favorite for me yet, but I do enjoy the gameplay and even the story, or least the character moments. I would not consider this the worst title for me, but it is polarizing at best. I'd say just try it out yourself and you can decide whether or not you like it. [ARTIST NOTES] This began the difficulty of ideas for the upcoming posters, this title included. This one is a bit easier to decide because it is more or less inspired by the cover art of DDD. However, I added something unique to this in a way. The setting of the sky is like 2 sides of one coin. I'll let you figure that out. I originally was going to give them their keyblades, but I felt it would create a tangent for this size, especially near the title placement (to which that was kind of a pain honestly, but still worked out LOL). If you want this for a wallpaper, you choose one side or the other ^^ --- Not very long till this project is done and Kingdom Hearts 3 being right on our door step. I got the X timeline to cover. They will be in 3 segments: Back Cover (which is simply the movie), Unchained being the gameplay of the mobile game, and Union Cross which is the story of the mobile game. After all that, will be the last game being 0.2 Fragmentary Passage. They will all be posted in January weekly till release in Japan. Please look forward to these last upcoming posters. You can check the other posters hrough this link in my deviantART: https://www.deviantart.com/mns-prime-21/gallery/67100545/Kingdom-Hearts-III-Countdown
[UPDATED] Patches for Kingdom Hearts 1.5+2.5 and 2.8 fully unlocking share function to release on October 25 at 3pm JST
Aquaberry posted an article in Kingdom Hearts News
Kingdom Hearts series director Tetsuya Nomura has just announced that on Thursday October 25, at 3pm JST, patches for Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX and HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue collections will be released that will allow the sharing of blocked scenes on PlayStation 4. The announcement, made on the official Japanese Kingdom Hearts Twitter, has been translated below by Goldpanner. UPDATE [Oct 25, 2018]: The patches are live in the Playstation Store. Version 1.05 for Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX and Version 1.03 for Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue can be downloaded. Both patches removes the share restrictions for certain cutscenes and the cinematic movies on both collections.
Aquaberry posted a topic in Kingdom Hearts -The Story So Far-
Kingdom Hearts series director Tetsuya Nomura has just announced that on Thursday October 25, at 3pm JST, patches for Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX and HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue collections will be released that will allow the sharing of blocked scenes on PlayStation 4. The announcement, made on the official Japanese Kingdom Hearts Twitter, has been translated below by Goldpanner. UPDATE [Oct 25, 2018]: The patches are live in the Playstation Store. Version 1.05 for Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX and Version 1.03 for Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue can be downloaded. Both patches removes the share restrictions for certain cutscenes and the cinematic movies on both collections. View full article
Celebrating 10 years of KH13 in the Kingdom Hearts community
Welcome Kingdom Hearts fans, old and new, to the new version of KH13 on the occasion of our 10th anniversary! We are delighted to celebrate a decade of being a hub for the Kingdom Hearts community! Just in time for KH13’s 10th anniversary, we have rolled out the newest update of the website. Version 4 is now more functional and responsive to reflect the needs of our users. The previous version was first released in 2011, and although we had grown to love it, the site had to be rebuilt from the ground up to modernise it and allow us to easily iterate and add new content and features. Look forward to more updates in the future! In the meanwhile, please enjoy the new responsive streamlined design, fully functional mobile site, improved post editor and media submission tools, refreshed video archive and gallery, as well as many other new features scattered around the site. In the past, KH13.com has gone through 4 major redesigns. You can see snapshots of the older versions below and compare it to the current one. Feel old yet? A brief history of KH13 In October 9, 2008, the domain for KH13 was registered; at the time, KH1.com through KH12.com were taken, resulting in the befitting and auspicious claim on the domain “KH13.com”. In October 17, 2008 (October 18 in the webmasters' home country, Australia), the first article was published and KH13 was shared with the world for the very first time, and officially launched! While it all started as a fun project between webmaster DChiuch and Co-Webmaster Aaron, it soon became the full-fledged website for Kingdom Hearts news, media, and discussion that it is today. At the time it was conceived, high quality videos and media were hard to come by, so KH13 initially established itself by providing high quality trailer and cutscene downloads. Now, KH13 is one of the best and well-known Kingdom Hearts fansites for news and media. Within 3 years, KH13 became more well known, paving its future in becoming one of the best and most popular Kingdom Hearts fansites for news and media. In 2011, we started sending representatives to E3 as part of the press. Our first rep was SQEX☆GAL, followed by many others such as Oishii, the Kingdom Hearts community veteran Churro, KH13 PR rep (and former News Team Leader) Toominator and Kingdom Hearts χ Team and News Team member Raxaimus. In the past years, we have established our press presence in many gaming events around the world. Most recently, Toominator and Raxaimus have represented us at the exclusive Kingdom Hearts III Premiere invitational event that took place last May in Santa Monica, California. One important feature that has been prominent throughout KH13 is our gallery and video archives. Former KH13 Archives Team Leader and News Team member Sora96 has brought the video archives and gallery to what it is today, featuring over 29,000 images and hundreds of videos from the Kingdom Hearts series. Thanks also goes to Everglow, our former partner, for recording thousands of cutscenes and playthrough videos for KH13's archives. Our wide selection of videos and images has brought in many visitors for KH13. KH13 today At the present time, KH13 is one of the most essential news outlets on all things Kingdom Hearts, part and parcel of the Kingdom Hearts community. Our news, archives, KHχ and social media team are recognized for their effortful work in delivering the latest information and media to Kingdom Hearts fans and bringing them together to share ideas and resources that embellish the fandom and bring “hype” to the community. The KH13.com community has also been growing on social media. Our Twitter (@KH13.com) has almost 34k followers. Our Facebook page (KH13.com, for Kingdom Hearts) has hit the 25k likes mark. We have a PlayStation community page, and a brand new Discord server! You can follow us on Youtube and Twitch as well. We held many mini #KH13MeetUp’s at various events around North America and UK. Check out the hashtag on Twitter and don’t forget to meet us on the next one! We also released a very entertaining 2017 Re:Cap trailer for Kingdom Hearts news in 2017! A 2018 version is in the works… Reporting Kingdom Hearts news in the past year KH13’s 10th anniversary year has brought forth many exciting developments in Kingdom Hearts! But undoubtedly, the biggest piece of news is that of Kingdom Hearts III’s release date reveal at the Los Angeles Kingdom Hearts Orchestra (Encore) concert. Kingdom Hearts III is coming January 25, 2019 in Japan, and January 29, 2019 to the rest of the world. Recently, Kingdom Hearts III’s box art has also been revealed and has already been branded (anecdotally speaking) as one of the best video games cover! Take a look at it below. Monsters, Inc., Frozen, and Pirates of the Carribean - At World’s End were revealed to have worlds in Kingdom Hearts III! Wreck-It Ralph and Ratatouille will also appear as summon and mini-game respectively. A whopping 9 trailers were revealed in the past year, and along with extra gameplay footage, fans had a lot of information to be excited about, gameplay elements to look forward to, theories to make, and returning characters to welcome back (and at times cry about)! Monsters, Inc. trailer Making of Kingdom Hearts (not released to public) Classic Kingdom trailer Kingdom Hearts Orchetra trailer (not released to public) Frozen trailer Square Enix E3 Showcase 2018 trailer Pirates of the Caribbean trailer “Don’t Think Twice” trailer Extended Aqua cutscene + gameplay (TGS 2018) Toy Box, The Carribean, Arendelle, Olympus, San Fransokyo, Monstropolis, Gummi Ship and Ratatouille (Twilight Town) gameplay (TGS 2018) Toy Box Premiere Exclusive Boss Fight (TGS 2018) Arendelle Trinity Sled Full Sequence (TGS 2018) Big Hero 6 trailer (short) Big Hero 6 Extended trailer A never before seen character appearance is expected to show up in the next trailer... Utada Hikaru’s “Chikai” and “Don’t Think Twice” were revealed as the Japanese and English theme songs for Kingdom Hearts III. (The full version of “Chikai” was released within Utada Hikaru’s new album, Hatsukoi.) “Face My Fears”, a collaboration between Utada and Skrillex, was later revealed to be the opening theme to Kingdom Hearts III. Kingdom Hearts III Deluxe Edition and Deluxe Edition + Bring Arts went on pre-order this year, and a Limited Edition Kingdom Hearts III PlayStation 4 Pro was announced at E3 2018. A Limited Edition Kingdom Hearts III PlayStation 4 Slim was also shown off at TGS 2018. While no new games will be joining the main story before Kingdom Hearts III (Square, please), a free Kingdom Hearts VR Experience was announced for PlayStation VR! Kingdom Hearts’ 15th anniversary was celebrated towards the end of last year. Square Enix Cafe even held an anniversary campaign, where Sora’s birthday was revealed to be March 28, 2002. The Dandelion Meeting for Kingdom Hearts Union x[Cross] then took place in April in Anaheim, California! That was our first experience of trying out Kingdom Hearts III’s LCD-style mini-games, which can now be playing in the mobile game itself! (And while we’re on the topic of firsts…) KH13 staff were amongst the first to get a taste of playing Kingdom Hearts III at its Premiere in Santa Monica, California! Extended demos of Toy Box and Olympus were available at the event; shorter versions of the demo made rounds around the world in various events. (At one of these events, a new area of Olympus within the demo was also accidentally leaked!) Kingdom Hearts fans also contributed greatly to reveals this year. Interesting assets from Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage- were discovered. Deleted Monsters, Inc. assets were also found, after all this time, in Kingdom Hearts II! Off-camera secrets of KH2 were also revealed in the Boundary Break series. Furthermore, Everglow started his Kingdom Hearts Timeline series to piece the whole story together in chronological order to prep all fans for the final chapter of the Xehanort saga! This was definitely the year for Kingdom Hearts merch. Square Enix came forth with many wonderful Bring Arts, including Kingdom Hearts III Sora, Riku, and Kairi. Disney even released Kingdom Hearts Tsum Tsums in Japan! Numerous companies like Hot Topic, Spencer’s, Funko, Bandai, Good Smile Company, and FiGPiN licensed a variety of interesting products, including a Keyblade Proplica, Sora and Riku Nendoroids, and KH3 Funko Pops. Kingdom Hearts II: The Novel, Vol. 2, was released in the West, with the 358/2 Days novel releasing next month. Still no word of Kingdom Hearts at Disney Parks (although Shinji Hashimoto is trying to work it out), but Donald Duck and Goofy in their Kingdom Hearts costumes reappeared, at Disneyland, after a long time! In regards to the past and future of Kingdom Hearts: The old storyboards from Kingdom Hearts’s cancelled animated series by Seth Kearsley were also revealed and later auctioned to fans; Walt Disney made a historic deal to acquire 21st Century Fox, meaning even more IPs could possibly join the series; Nomura stated that Kingdom Hearts Union x[Cross]’s story would continue even after Kingdom Hearts III. In conclusion... As we enter our 11th year, we would like to thank our current leaders of our various teams, which includes Aquaberry, WakelessDream, faemarch, Wan_Pisu, and HaakonHawk; our vice leaders Leamax, Yoshirai, Ventus_, AndrewHankinson, and Justin; staff manager HarLea Quinn, and, of course, webmaster DChiuch. We would also like to thank all the current and past members of our various teams for their contributions to the website in the past year. We'd like to also give the most important thanks of all to you, our readers, and the Kingdom Hearts community. Thanks to everyone here on KH13 for sticking with us for these 10 years. We hope to be around for many more, and to continue to provide the latest Kingdom Hearts news and media!
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Aquaberry posted a topic in KH13 Lounge
Welcome Kingdom Hearts fans, old and new, to the new version of KH13 on the occasion of our 10th anniversary! We are delighted to celebrate a decade of being a hub for the Kingdom Hearts community! Just in time for KH13’s 10th anniversary, we have rolled out the newest update of the website. Version 4 is now more functional and responsive to reflect the needs of our users. The previous version was first released in 2011, and although we had grown to love it, the site had to be rebuilt from the ground up to modernise it and allow us to easily iterate and add new content and features. Look forward to more updates in the future! In the meanwhile, please enjoy the new responsive streamlined design, fully functional mobile site, improved post editor and media submission tools, refreshed video archive and gallery, as well as many other new features scattered around the site. In the past, KH13.com has gone through 4 major redesigns. You can see snapshots of the older versions below and compare it to the current one. Feel old yet? A brief history of KH13 In October 9, 2008, the domain for KH13 was registered; at the time, KH1.com through KH12.com were taken, resulting in the befitting and auspicious claim on the domain “KH13.com”. In October 17, 2008 (October 18 in the webmasters' home country, Australia), the first article was published and KH13 was shared with the world for the very first time, and officially launched! While it all started as a fun project between webmaster DChiuch and Co-Webmaster Aaron, it soon became the full-fledged website for Kingdom Hearts news, media, and discussion that it is today. At the time it was conceived, high quality videos and media were hard to come by, so KH13 initially established itself by providing high quality trailer and cutscene downloads. Now, KH13 is one of the best and well-known Kingdom Hearts fansites for news and media. Within 3 years, KH13 became more well known, paving its future in becoming one of the best and most popular Kingdom Hearts fansites for news and media. In 2011, we started sending representatives to E3 as part of the press. Our first rep was SQEX☆GAL, followed by many others such as Oishii, the Kingdom Hearts community veteran Churro, KH13 PR rep (and former News Team Leader) Toominator and Kingdom Hearts χ Team and News Team member Raxaimus. In the past years, we have established our press presence in many gaming events around the world. Most recently, Toominator and Raxaimus have represented us at the exclusive Kingdom Hearts III Premiere invitational event that took place last May in Santa Monica, California. One important feature that has been prominent throughout KH13 is our gallery and video archives. Former KH13 Archives Team Leader and News Team member Sora96 has brought the video archives and gallery to what it is today, featuring over 29,000 images and hundreds of videos from the Kingdom Hearts series. Thanks also goes to Everglow, our former partner, for recording thousands of cutscenes and playthrough videos for KH13's archives. Our wide selection of videos and images has brought in many visitors for KH13. KH13 today At the present time, KH13 is one of the most essential news outlets on all things Kingdom Hearts, part and parcel of the Kingdom Hearts community. Our news, archives, KHχ and social media team are recognized for their effortful work in delivering the latest information and media to Kingdom Hearts fans and bringing them together to share ideas and resources that embellish the fandom and bring “hype” to the community. The KH13.com community has also been growing on social media. Our Twitter (@KH13.com) has almost 34k followers. Our Facebook page (KH13.com, for Kingdom Hearts) has hit the 25k likes mark. We have a PlayStation community page, and a brand new Discord server! You can follow us on Youtube and Twitch as well. We held many mini #KH13MeetUp’s at various events around North America and UK. Check out the hashtag on Twitter and don’t forget to meet us on the next one! We also released a very entertaining 2017 Re:Cap trailer for Kingdom Hearts news in 2017! A 2018 version is in the works… Reporting Kingdom Hearts news in the past year KH13’s 10th anniversary year has brought forth many exciting developments in Kingdom Hearts! But undoubtedly, the biggest piece of news is that of Kingdom Hearts III’s release date reveal at the Los Angeles Kingdom Hearts Orchestra (Encore) concert. Kingdom Hearts III is coming January 25, 2019 in Japan, and January 29, 2019 to the rest of the world. Recently, Kingdom Hearts III’s box art has also been revealed and has already been branded (anecdotally speaking) as one of the best video games cover! Take a look at it below. Monsters, Inc., Frozen, and Pirates of the Carribean - At World’s End were revealed to have worlds in Kingdom Hearts III! Wreck-It Ralph and Ratatouille will also appear as summon and mini-game respectively. A whopping 9 trailers were revealed in the past year, and along with extra gameplay footage, fans had a lot of information to be excited about, gameplay elements to look forward to, theories to make, and returning characters to welcome back (and at times cry about)! Monsters, Inc. trailer Making of Kingdom Hearts (not released to public) Classic Kingdom trailer Kingdom Hearts Orchetra trailer (not released to public) Frozen trailer Square Enix E3 Showcase 2018 trailer Pirates of the Caribbean trailer “Don’t Think Twice” trailer Extended Aqua cutscene + gameplay (TGS 2018) Toy Box, The Carribean, Arendelle, Olympus, San Fransokyo, Monstropolis, Gummi Ship and Ratatouille (Twilight Town) gameplay (TGS 2018) Toy Box Premiere Exclusive Boss Fight (TGS 2018) Arendelle Trinity Sled Full Sequence (TGS 2018) Big Hero 6 trailer (short) Big Hero 6 Extended trailer A never before seen character appearance is expected to show up in the next trailer... Utada Hikaru’s “Chikai” and “Don’t Think Twice” were revealed as the Japanese and English theme songs for Kingdom Hearts III. (The full version of “Chikai” was released within Utada Hikaru’s new album, Hatsukoi.) “Face My Fears”, a collaboration between Utada and Skrillex, was later revealed to be the opening theme to Kingdom Hearts III. Kingdom Hearts III Deluxe Edition and Deluxe Edition + Bring Arts went on pre-order this year, and a Limited Edition Kingdom Hearts III PlayStation 4 Pro was announced at E3 2018. A Limited Edition Kingdom Hearts III PlayStation 4 Slim was also shown off at TGS 2018. While no new games will be joining the main story before Kingdom Hearts III (Square, please), a free Kingdom Hearts VR Experience was announced for PlayStation VR! Kingdom Hearts’ 15th anniversary was celebrated towards the end of last year. Square Enix Cafe even held an anniversary campaign, where Sora’s birthday was revealed to be March 28, 2002. The Dandelion Meeting for Kingdom Hearts Union x[Cross] then took place in April in Anaheim, California! That was our first experience of trying out Kingdom Hearts III’s LCD-style mini-games, which can now be playing in the mobile game itself! (And while we’re on the topic of firsts…) KH13 staff were amongst the first to get a taste of playing Kingdom Hearts III at its Premiere in Santa Monica, California! Extended demos of Toy Box and Olympus were available at the event; shorter versions of the demo made rounds around the world in various events. (At one of these events, a new area of Olympus within the demo was also accidentally leaked!) Kingdom Hearts fans also contributed greatly to reveals this year. Interesting assets from Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage- were discovered. Deleted Monsters, Inc. assets were also found, after all this time, in Kingdom Hearts II! Off-camera secrets of KH2 were also revealed in the Boundary Break series. Furthermore, Everglow started his Kingdom Hearts Timeline series to piece the whole story together in chronological order to prep all fans for the final chapter of the Xehanort saga! This was definitely the year for Kingdom Hearts merch. Square Enix came forth with many wonderful Bring Arts, including Kingdom Hearts III Sora, Riku, and Kairi. Disney even released Kingdom Hearts Tsum Tsums in Japan! Numerous companies like Hot Topic, Spencer’s, Funko, Bandai, Good Smile Company, and FiGPiN licensed a variety of interesting products, including a Keyblade Proplica, Sora and Riku Nendoroids, and KH3 Funko Pops. Kingdom Hearts II: The Novel, Vol. 2, was released in the West, with the 358/2 Days novel releasing next month. Still no word of Kingdom Hearts at Disney Parks (although Shinji Hashimoto is trying to work it out), but Donald Duck and Goofy in their Kingdom Hearts costumes reappeared, at Disneyland, after a long time! In regards to the past and future of Kingdom Hearts: The old storyboards from Kingdom Hearts’s cancelled animated series by Seth Kearsley were also revealed and later auctioned to fans; Walt Disney made a historic deal to acquire 21st Century Fox, meaning even more IPs could possibly join the series; Nomura stated that Kingdom Hearts Union x[Cross]’s story would continue even after Kingdom Hearts III. In conclusion... As we enter our 11th year, we would like to thank our current leaders of our various teams, which includes Aquaberry, WakelessDream, faemarch, Wan_Pisu, and HaakonHawk; our vice leaders Leamax, Yoshirai, Ventus_, AndrewHankinson, and Justin; staff manager HarLea Quinn, and, of course, webmaster DChiuch. We would also like to thank all the current and past members of our various teams for their contributions to the website in the past year. We'd like to also give the most important thanks of all to you, our readers, and the Kingdom Hearts community. Thanks to everyone here on KH13 for sticking with us for these 10 years. We hope to be around for many more, and to continue to provide the latest Kingdom Hearts news and media! View full article
DChiuch posted a game in Games
Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue is an HD remaster compilation consisting of Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD, a new movie titled Kingdom Hearts χ Back Cover and a new short title, Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A Fragmentary Passage-, releasing on the PlayStation 4 in Japan (January 12, 2017) and North America, Europe and Australia on January 24, 2017.
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Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance is a sequel to Kingdom Hearts Re:coded and originally released on the Nintendo 3DS in Japan (March 29, 2012), Europe (July 20, 2012), Australia (July 26, 2012) and North America (July 31, 2012).
KH2.8 How did Mickey know about Sora and Riku in 0.2
SorRik posted a topic in Kingdom Hearts -The Story So Far-
Okay Kingdom Hearts fans I have came across this post and this is a mind boggling question indeed. Heres the post, I just got done playing 0.2 and one thing that really stood out to me was that Mickey knew Riku and Sora’s names and that Riku knew he had to help close the door to Kingdom Hearts. If I remember correctly In KH1 there was no mention of Mickey knowing of Riku and Sora, except for the mention of the “key” but still there was never a specific name and I don’t really remember the specifics on why Riku knew he had to help with the door to darkness. So my question is how does Mickey know their names in 0.2 and how does Riku know to close the DTD (Birth By Sleep 0.2 and KH1 timeline) He wants to try and find out how did Mickey knew about Sora and Riku have been helping him the whole time. Scene takes place when Aqua and Mickey entered a broken Destiny Islands and when Mickey asked "what were the boys names?"Aqua mentioned Sora and Riku, Then Mickey knew that Sora and Riku have been helping him. Was it to just advance the plot or would have been Yensid updating him telling him what to do or something else missing? I know KH1 was the first game and hasnt been thought of these. So lets try to brainstorm about it. Thanks
Kingdom Hearts NG-Next Generation.
Iamkingdomhearts1000 posted a topic in Roleplaying
"...13 years have passed since the ending of the 2nd Keyblade War...the 7 Guardians of Light, led by Sora had at last vanquished the 13 Seekers of Darkness, led by Xehanort and had restored true equilibrium by locking away the true Kingdom Hearts upon destroying the true Chi-Blade, thus ensuring that neither both Light nor Darkness can reign supreme over one of the other side... However...there will always be those seeking to obtain Kingdom Hearts for themselves and thus, in order to prevent the reconstruction of the Chi-Blade once more, Sora and those that had survived the events of the Keyblade War, himself, Riku, Kairi, King Mickey, Donald, Goofy, Roxas, Lea, Xion, Namine, Ventus, Terra and Aqua had all agreed to create a new "Keyblade Academy" to train future wielders of the Keyblade, should forces of either the Dark or even Light itself attempt to recreate the Chi-Blade for whatever reasons they have in mind...the Keyblade Academy is built in the capital of Light, Radiant Garden, where here, everyone who is allied with Sora, the hero of the last great Keyblade War can keep watch over who is worthy to wield the Keyblade and fight in its name to protect the balance of all things, living and/or otherwise...that which is known...as Kingdom Hearts...the Heart, of all Worlds and people... 13 years have passed...a new generation has taken up the Keyblade and are now prepared to embark on a new adventure the likes of which no one has ever seen before, battling against evildoers that would threaten peace loving citizens, join us, as we see these all brand new Keyblade heroes in action!" Rules: No Godmodding. No Romance above age 12. No Swearing above age 15. The story is set after the events of Kingdom Hearts III, please stay true to the Kingdom Hearts mythology, as much, as possible. Please use proper grammar. To show that you have read the Rules, please type down at the end of your Character Sheets, "Kingdom Hearts Forever.". You can have up to 3 Characters per person each. Have Fun! :]. Character Sheets: Name: Age: Gender: Personality: Appearance: Bio: Weapon: Sub Weapon: Alignment:
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A Fragmentary Passage
What’s your favorite part of KH Dream Drop Distance?
Ventus_ posted a topic in Poll of the Week
In honor of 3D's anniversary, what’s your favorite part of KH Dream Drop Distance? I love the dream eaters and the flowmotion.
Are Kingdom Hearts Ports Possible?
TheFrozenCavern posted a topic in Kingdom Hearts -The Story So Far-
Kingdom Hearts has been ported all the way to PS4. However, with the upcoming success of the series and KH3 being on Xbox One, could the rest of series follow through?
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Phantom Aqua Battle (Beginner Mode)
RikuFangirl2008 posted a topic in Kingdom Hearts -The Story So Far-
I hope I'm at the right place for this video. Sorry for the wait. It took 2 hours and a number of minutes for me to upload this. I'm still learning of how to use the GeForce Experience program. I'm sorry for the quality of the video. My Remote Play setting is set on Standard and the lowest quality. I am talking in this video, so you can barely hear me in parts of the video. If you can't hear me clearly, I'm sorry. You might want to turn the video down if it's too loud for you. Phantom Aqua She's hard as heck! Crazy darkness lady! I wanted to be done with the battle! She beats me 3 times. Regarding the items, I wasn't sure if she embargoed me or the game did that, and just make you to use a number of items in this battle. I know some of you will say that I need to fight her in Critical Mode. When it comes to a Kingdom Hearts game or any game with a difficulty, I start off at the easiest difficulty first. Then work my way to the next difficulty.
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Home In focus STEP Funding Secures Prescot Bypass Highways Improvements
STEP Funding Secures Prescot Bypass Highways Improvements
A new signalised junction will be introduced on Prescot Bypass to improve safety and sustainability.
The A58 Prescot Bypass will see the construction of a new signalised junction to improve road safety and allow pedestrians and cyclists to cross the carriageway.
The signalised junction will allow motorists to turn right in and out of Knowsley Safari Park at the junction between A58 Prescot Bypass and Knowsley Safari Park. This will help to reduce journey times as it means that motorists will no longer be required to travel along the A58 to access the M57 and A57, where it has been found that around 90% of traffic from Knowsley Safari Park travels to.
A shared use cycleway/footway will also be constructed between Knowsley Park Lane and Knowsley Safari Park as part of the scheme. This will run from the north end of Knowsley Park Lane to the entrance of Knowsley Safari Park and will support links between the Safari Park and Prescot Town Centre by foot and by bike.
As part of the new arrangement and to ensure that the new signal junction operates safely, a new speed limit of 40mph will be implemented on the A58.
Work will begin on Monday 16 January and will be completed in April 2017.
See the plan for the new road facilities
This improvement work is funded through the Sustainable Transport Enhancement Package (STEP) is a package of sustainable transport infrastructure measures that is vital to the Liverpool City Region (LCR) Growth Plan and Strategic Economic Plan (SEP). Funding from the Local Growth Fund is sought over a six period from 2015/16 to 2020/21.
STEP Funding Secures Prescot Bypass Highways Improvements was last modified: January 16th, 2017 by Laura Johnston
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Seattle Public Library eliminates late fees, increases hours in 2020
Seattle Public Library's will no longer charge patrons for overdue fines and has eliminated all overdue fines for library users to date. It's among several changes.
Author: KING 5 Staff
Published: 2:28 PM PST January 2, 2020
Updated: 11:47 AM PST January 4, 2020
Seattle Public Library's is turning the page on a new year and announcing it will no longer charge patrons for overdue books. It will also erase all overdue fines for library users to date.
The change is effective as of Jan. 2, 2020.
“We’re taking away the shame, the blame, and the stress,” said Rick Sheridan, director of Institutional and Strategic Advancement for SPL. “If you’re a little bit late in returning that book, that’s okay, we want you to come back.”
Seattle is following other library systems nationwide that have done away with overdue fines. Research shows fines have little impact on when materials are returned, Sheridan said.
As of Thursday, 51,000 patrons whose accounts were blocked due to overdue fines can now return to the library system, Sheridan said.
There will still be some rules, though, to ensure everyone is able to access the materials they need.
Library goers will now be able to renew items up to three times if no one else is waiting for them. The library will send reminders via email, text, and phone to help borrowers remember to make their returns.
If you do not return an item within 14 days after it's due, your library account will be suspended until the item is returned. The library will consider an item lost if it's not returned after 31 days past its due date. Patrons will be responsible for replacement fines if the item is damaged or lost.
Patrons can find details on the new policies here.
RELATED: Seattle library program lets incarcerated parents read to their kids
Another change this year is starting Jan. 5, every neighborhood branch will open one hour earlier on Sunday. Later this year, some of the busiest branches will also have more hours on nights and weekends.
The change in policy follows the approval of a seven-year $219 million Seattle library levy, which voters passed overwhelmingly in August 2019.
The “Libraries for All” Library Renewal Levy is a renewal of the 2012 Library Levy. The current levy will pay for any loss of revenue caused by eliminating fines, continuing existing services, increasing library hours, improving digital access, and seismic retrofits of three historic library branches in Green Lake, Columbia City, and the University District.
Seattle Public Library has 27 locations around the city.
Sheridan was joined by Mayor Jenny Durkan, District 5 Councilmember Debora Juarez, and other library personnel during Thursday's announcement.
RELATED: Seattle mayor wants to waive library late fees under new levy
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Trump Trolled At Right Wing Event With Presidential Seal Featuring Golf Clubs And Russian Icons [VIDEO]
July 25, 2019 Donald Trump, Idiocracy
The Washington Post reports:
Following a 12-minute video illustrating Trump’s rise to the presidency, music blared as the president’s name flashed across a giant screen in a bold shade of red. Trump took the stage and soaked in the raucous cheers from hundreds of young supporters packed inside the Marriott Marquis in Washington.
Charlie Kirk, Turning Point’s outspoken founder and executive director, was on his left. But the image on the screen to Trump’s right — captured in dozens of photos and videos from the event — is less familiar.
The image almost resembles the official seal of the president, but a closer examination reveals alterations that seem to poke fun at the president’s golfing penchant and accusations that he has ties to Russia. Neither the White House nor Turning Point knows how it got there or who created it.
The Guardian reports:
First, the eagle has not one but two heads – making it look a lot like Russia’s coat of arms. And instead of holding arrows, as the bird does in the US seal, it’s holding golf clubs.
In other words, a proud presidential symbol was apparently reworked to shame Trump over two of the biggest targets of anti-Trump criticism – Russian involvement in the 2016 election and excessive golfing – and it was displayed behind the president for all to see.
Richard Painter, the chief White House ethics lawyer under George W Bush, said Trump aides should have kept a closer eye on things. “Someone is going to be getting in trouble,” he told the Post, “but they got one heck of a good laugh out of it.”
The image appears to originate on a site selling anti-Trump gear. The seller is listed as “One Term Donnie.”
Instead of “E Pluribus Unum,” the seal reads “45 Es Un Titere.” That translates as “45 Is A Puppet.”
Trump stands next to presidential seal that reads ’45 is a puppet’ in Spanish https://t.co/Isvgx3iv14 pic.twitter.com/Z4WH3CrF6U
— Gizmodo (@Gizmodo) July 25, 2019
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Safari Series: Itinerary
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Our driver guides were fantastic. Their knowledge of the country was outstanding.
- The Neill group, South Africa, May 2011
Spent our whole holiday in Uganda concentrating on bird life. Very well organized tour. Every detail had been thought of. Lodges very good and staff delightful.
- J Hill, United Kingdom, January 2014
Everything was perfect! The organization, the gorillas and your country too.
- J Gurria, Mexico, October 2013
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Undoubtedly it is the interaction between lion and elephant that is the most interesting aspect of Savuti. The area is inhabited by a huge pride of lions with numbers fluctuating from 20-30 members. These remarkable lion have learned over the years how to hunt these massive pachyderms that are supposedly above predation. Launching their attack under darkness and using their numbers, they manage to kill adolescent and even young adult elephant. The marsh is prime cheetah country and in the wet season it is not unusual to have the wild dog hunting here in Central Chobe.
Letaka Mobile Camp Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 1 Arrival – Entebbe
You arrive at Entebbe International Airport, where we will meet you and transfer you to your nearby boutique guesthouse for a welcome drink and a briefing on your Uganda primate safari.
Boma Guesthouse
Meals Included: Dinner
Day 1 Kigali – Volcanoes National Park
Arrive in Kigali and drive 3 hours to the Volcanoes National Park.
Accommodation: Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner
Day 1 Arrival – Kigali
We will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your nearby hotel for a briefing on the rest of your Rwanda primate safari.
Kigali has been the capital of Rwanda since independence in 1962, and the city is attractively spread out across several hills. The ‘downtown’ city centre is located on one hilltop, and the government/diplomatic quarter on another.
The city offers its fair share of colourful African bustle and energy, but on the whole is very clean and orderly when compared to most African capitals, and its wide, tree-lined streets are a pleasant place to take a stroll.
Kigali Serena
Day 1 Kigali
We will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your nearby hotel for a welcome drink and briefing on the rest of your Rwanda gorilla safari.
On your arrival at Entebbe International Airport we will meet you for a welcome drink and a briefing at your hotel.
The Boma Guesthouse
Day 1 Entebbe – Kampala
On arrival at Entebbe International Airport we will meet you for a welcome drink and a briefing at your Kampala hotel.
Serena Hotel
Day 1 Arrival – Nairobi
Today you will arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel.
Accommodation: Nairobi Serena
You will arrive into Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and be met and transferred to your hotel where you will stay for one night before embarking on your family adventure.
Hemingways Nairobi
On arrival into Entebbe International Airport we will meet you and transfer you to your nearby boutique guesthouse for a welcome drink and a briefing on your Uganda gorilla safari.
Your accommodation for the night, Boma Guesthouse, is a rustic 16-room hotel about 5 minutes drive away from the airport. Owned by the Wood family, and located in a leafy suburb of Entebbe, the guesthouse is itself endowed with an extensive garden which hosts a phenomenal array of birdlife. A cosy dining room and bar by the poolside completes the welcome that Boma offers.
We will meet you at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, where you begin your Kenya safari.
In the afternoon, we will visit the neighbouring David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and enjoy a tour of the elephant orphanage. As part of our conservation efforts, we include an elephant foster experience at DSWT for all our guests, as long as their time in Nairobi allows it. This allows you to learn about their important conservation work and watch the baby elephants at the orphanage, as well as contribute directly to their survival and rehabilitation.
Meals Included: Lunch and Dinner
Day 1 Arrival – Selous Game Reserve
You arrive at Dar es Salaam Airport where we meet you for a shared transfer to the domestic terminal for your scheduled flight at 0830hrs (flight time 45mins) to Kiba airstrip in the Selous. Upon arrival, you will be met by a representative of Sand Rivers Selous and transferred to your camp to settle in.
The camp’s location in the heart of the Selous, one of the wildest parks in Africa, is right on the banks of the Rufiji River in the middle of a diverse and exciting array of different habitats, giving guests the opportunity to see a variety of game by vehicle, on foot, or by boat.
The reserve is home to all the larger mammals: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, the elusive black rhino and a large population of African wild dogs. Along the Rufiji one can also enjoy antelope, crocodiles and hippos in plentiful numbers, as well as other species visiting the river to drink.
Accommodation: Sand River Selous
Day 1 Arrival – Zanzibar Island
You will arrive at Zanzibar International Airport, situated just south of Zanzibar town and be met and transferred to your accommodation for the next five nights.
Zanzibar – the name alone evokes all the sense – the feeling of the cool trade winds bringing respite from the hot African sun, the lingering scent of spices in the air, the taste of fresh seafood served up on a white sandy beach, the sound of traditional Swahili songs drifting across courtyards, and the pleasing sight of a traditional dhow sailing across the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean.
Baraza Resort and Spa
Day 1 Arrival – Arusha
On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport in Tanzania we will meet you and transfer you to the nearby Arusha Coffee Lodge where you can relax after your journey and enjoy dinner.
The lodge is found within a coffee plantation, overlooking Mount Kilimanjaro, the peaks of which are often shrouded in cloud. Spend your time here enjoying the views, and be sure to order a coffee – it’s the house speciality!
Arusha Coffee Lodge
We will meet you at Entebbe International Airport and the JDA Guest Relations Representative will accompany you to your nearby guesthouse for the night.
Accommodation: Boma Guesthouse
Meal Plan: Dinner
Day 1 Arrival- Kigali
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be met by a The Far Horizons representative for meet and greet. Afterwards, transfer to Hotel de Mille Collines for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Hotel des Mille Collines
Upon arrival at Entebbe airport, you will be met by our representative and transfer 10mins to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: The Boma Guesthouse
Day 1 Arrival – Dar es Salaam – Selous Game Reserve
We will meet you on your arrival into Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam and brief you on your safari. We then transfer you to the domestic terminal where you board a scheduled flight to Kiba Airstrip in the Selous Game Reserve.
Upon arrival you will be met by a representative of the lodge and then taken on a gentle game drive en route to Sand Rivers, a beautiful lodge situated on the banks of the meandering Rufiji River.
Sand Rivers Selous
Upon arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport you will be met and transferred to Hemingways Nairobi. You will stay here for one night before adventuring into the wild tomorrow on the first full day of your safari honeymoon.
On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport you will be met by our representative and transferred to Tamambo Karen Blixen Coffee Garden Restaurant which is located in a beautiful tranquil garden setting for lunch.
After lunch, enjoy a private visit to David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Orphanage which is dedicated to the protection of Africa’s wildlife. Orphaned animals, particularly elephant and rhino, are hand-raised with the intention of reintroducing them back into the wild. Here, you will be able to interact with the small elephants and learn about this worthwhile project and the importance of the elephant in Africa’s conservation efforts. There is also the possibility to adopt one of the baby elephants and become ‘foster parents’ of the same.
Later, we transfer to Hemingways Nairobi for one night before embarking on the safari tomorrow.
Upon arrival at Entebbe Airport, you will be met by our representative and drive 10mins to your guest house for relaxation and dinner.
On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport we will meet and transfer you to your nearby hotel for dinner.
Onsea House
Day 1 Arrival – Addis Ababa
We will meet you at Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa, where you begin your Ethiopian safari. We will transfer you to your first hotel for one night.
Sheraton Addis
Day 1 Arrival – Victoria Falls
We will meet you at Victoria Falls International Airport in Zimbabwe, where you will stay for two nights before we start the Botswana portion of your safari.
Over the next two days, we experience the power of the ‘Mosi-oa-Tunya’, the ‘Smoke That Thunders’, Victoria Falls. The Falls are one of the Seven Wonders of the World and are a mesmerising spectacle. The sheer mass of water cascading down the 100m drop across nearly 2km makes a thunderous roar and creates a magnificent spray of water that can be seen for miles. There is a lot to do in the area, from white water rafting to bungee jumping, game viewing, and sedate sunset cruises on the Zambezi.
Day 1 Arrival – Windhoek
We will meet you at Windhoek International Airport and transfer you to your luxury boutique guest house.
Day 1 Arrival – Lusaka – South Luangwa
On arrival into Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, Lusaka, you will board an internal flight to Mfuwe Airport where we will meet you and transfer you by road to the camp in South Luangwa.
Sanctuary Puku Ridge Camp
We will meet you at Victoria Falls International Airport in Zimbabwe, and transfer you to Victoria Falls town, where you will stay for two nights before we start the Botswana portion of this safari.
Over the next two days, we experience the power of the ‘Mosi-oa-Tunya’, the ‘Smoke That Thunders’, Victoria Falls. The Falls are one of the Seven Wonders of the World and are a mesmerising spectacle. The sheer mass of water cascading down the 100m drop across nearly 2km makes a thunderous roar and creates a magnificent spray of water that can be seen for miles. Tthis evening you enjoy a sunset cruise on the upper Zambezi
Day 1 Arrival – Livingstone
We will meet you at Livingstone International Airport in Zambia, and transfer you to our lodge, where you will stay for two nights before we start the Botswana portion.
Activities at Tongabezi include guided canoeing excursions, guided walks with lunch on one of the islands, fishing, a visit to the Victoria falls on the Zambian side, a game drive to the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, a walk in the gorges below the falls, a cultural visit to the local museum, a visit to Livingstone town and sunrise and sunset boat trips on the Zambezi. Other activities on offer at an additional cost are white water rafting, horse riding, elephant back safaris, lion walks and bungee jumping – these activities can be booked prior to your arrival if you wish. The camp also has its own croquet lawn (African rules apply!), a jetty, tennis courts and a school for the local children.
On arrival at OR Tambo International Airport, we will meet you and take you to the InterContinental hotel for one night.
InterContinental Johannesburg
On arrival at O.R. Tambo International Airport you will take the shuttle bus to the elegant Emporers Palace complex only 10 minutes away. Here you will stay in a superior room at the 4-star Peermont Mondior Hotel for one night as you get ready for tomorrow’s journey into the luxurious wild.
Peermont Mondior Hotel
After taking the internal flight from Lusaka Airport to Mfuwe we will be met and driven through colourful African scenes of villages and bush to reach the peaceful Nkwali Camp on the edge of South Luangwa National Park, where we will stay for one night.
Elephants can often be spotted crossing the Luangwa River which is overlooked by the camp. Leopards, giraffes and buffalo are also no strangers to the area.
Nkwali Camp
On arrival at Lusaka Airport you will be met and transferred by internal flight to Mfuwe Airport where you will be taken to your first lodge, Chinzombo Camp, by road. Relax and unwind after your journey with a drink on your villa deck or in your private plunge pool overlooking the Luangwa River. We will stay in this plush Norman Carr Safaris lodge for two nights.
Chinzombo Camp
Day 1 Arrival – Kilimanjaro – Arusha
On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport you will be met and transferred to Onsea House in Arusha, just 30 minutes away. Onsea House is the perfect setting to start your honeymoon and get acquainted with the enchanting Tanzanian culture.
Onsea House Country Inn
Day 1 Arrival – Port Elizabeth – Kariega
On arrival at Port Elizabeth, you will be met and privately transferred to Kariega Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape. The transfer takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Spend three nights at the stunning Kariega Settlers Drift in a tented suite.
Kariega Settlers Drift
On arrival at Entebbe International Airport we will meet you and transfer you to your nearby boutique guesthouse for a welcome drink and a briefing on your ultimate primate safari.
Day 1 Arrival – Maun – Moremi
We meet you on arrival at Maun Airport, Botswana and assist you on to your scheduled flight. You will be met by your guide on arrival at Xakanaxa airstrip. Your first three nights will be spent camping in the Xakanaxa region and exploring the surrounding wilderness on game drives during the day. On the open plains large herds of Buffalo and Lechwe can be seen and in the waterways rafts of Hippopotami are a common sight.
Letaka Mobile Camp
On arrival we will meet you at Windhoek International Airport and transfer you to your luxury boutique guest house.
On arrival into Kilimanjaro International Airport you and your spouse will be met and transferred to Onsea House in Arusha where you will stay for one night.
We will meet you on your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer you to your nearby hotel for dinner.
We will meet you on your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer you to your nearby hotel for dinner. A hearty meal is in order before beginning day one of the Kilimanjaro challenge in the morning.
Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa at 19,341 feet and is the tallest freestanding mountain in the world. It is not a mountain in the traditional sense, but actually a giant volcano.
There are seven approach routes and three routes to the summit. We are taking the Shira route. Taking a longer time to climb is advised because it allows you to acclimatise more easily to the altitude – 8 days is a good amount of time.
On arrival at OR Tambo International Airport you will proceed to your hotel in preparation tomorrow’s flight to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe.
Day 2 Entebbe – Kibale Forest National Park
This morning, after breakfast at your hotel, we will transfer back to Entebbe Airport for a scheduled flight to Kasese. Met by the lodge vehicle, you will enjoy a private transfer to the stunning Kyaninga Lodge, a fairy-tale-like construction perched on the edge of a cobalt-blue volcanic crater lake. The entire lodge is constructed in the style of log cabins, and is the result of six years of labour by master carpenter and owner Steve Williams.
After lunch at the lodge, set out on a guided crater hike. Choose from following the rim of the crater, on tracks that pass through local community land using for traditional crops such as maize and matoke bananas, offering panoramic views of the lake; or take the lakeside option, passing through forest and spotting butterflies, monkeys and ancient volcanic lava tubes as you go. At the end of your walk, there is the invigorating option of wild swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the lake from the lodge’s private swimming pontoon.
Kyaninga Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 2 Volcanoes National Park
The Gorillas in Rwanda are part of a worldwide population of just 720 individuals. The gorillas we are allowed to track belong to either one of seven habituated family groups. These groups have undergone an extremely delicate process that has gradually brought them to tolerate the presence of humans for a brief period every day.
The gorillas are not tame, and are completely wild animals. However, experienced guides will accompany us on our tracking, many of who have been involved in the habituation process themselves. The guides will use their knowledge of the gorillas’ habits to locate the group’s whereabouts.
Meal Plan: Full Board
This morning, after breakfast at your hotel, we will depart on a city tour of Kigali, taking in visits to the craft markets and the genocide memorial. After lunch at a city restaurant, we will enjoy a scenic drive into the mountains as we transfer to your lodge located minutes away from the headquarters of Volcanoes National Park.
The park was established in the 1920s, after mountain gorillas were first discovered by early explorers – it was in fact the first national park in Africa. Today, the experience of coming face to face with a gorilla on the lush slopes of the Virungas is as thrilling as ever – and is one of the truly unique highlights of an East African safari.
Day 2 Entebbe – The Nile River
After breakfast, we will be met by our guide for our drive to Jinja. We will arrive in time for lunch at the lodge – the beautifully constructed Wildwaters Lodge, built on a forested island in the middle of a set of rapids on the Nile itself. Later this afternoon, we will go for quad biking.
Wildwaters Lodge
Day 2 Kampala
We spend a relaxing morning ambling around Kampala’s boutiques, art galleries and craft markets, with a spa treatment this afternoon. In the evening, we can enjoy a sumptuous dinner at the Khana Khazana, Kampala’s famous North Indian restaurant.
Kampala Serena
Day 2 Kigali – Nyungwe Forest National Park
Today we drive south to Nyungwe Forest, stopping first at Nyanza for an informative visit to the Royal Palace. Nyanza was once the capital of Rwanda from 1958 to 1962, and the palace was built for King Mutara III Rudahigwa. The King sadly passed away before he had the chance to reside in it, and it has since been converted into an Art Museum.
After our palace visit, we continue to the town of Butare for lunch and a short visit to the National Museum of Rwanda, before completing our scenic drive to Nyungwe Forest, and our five star safari lodge, located on the edge of this vast forest and a verdant tea plantation.
Nyungwe Forest National Park is one of the largest, most primal and biodiverse forests in all of Africa. This rich mosaic of habitats ranges from bamboo groves, open marshes, tracts of giant lobelia and dense jungle vegetation. It is the primary water catchment area for the region, and Nyungwe contains the famous Congo-Nile Divide.
Day 2 Nairobi Day
After a leisurely breakfast, we will visit the Karen Blixen Museum, the Giraffe Centre and the Kazuri Beads Factory. Following lunch at Tamambo Karen Blixen Coffee Garden restaurant, we will enjoy a private visit to the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage to watch the parade of baby elephants revel in their daily mud bath and to learn about the work of the trust. The elephants are rather playful, have quite a mischievous side, and are not afraid to spray unsuspecting tourists, so you are best advised to leave your best safari linens behind! Return to your hotel.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 2 Nairobi – Matthews Range
After staying for one night in Nairobi we will transfer to Wilson Airport for our flight to Samburu. On arrival at Samburu Airport we will be transferred to Kitich Camp to begin the family safari of a lifetime.
Without wanting to waste any time, in the afternoon we will go straight into a safari activity of bush walking being led by our guide, and maybe take a dip in one of the refreshing rock pools.
In the evening relax by the open fire on the slopes of Matthews Mountain Range.
Kitich Camp
Day 2 Entebbe – Bwindi
This morning we transfer you to the airport for your scheduled flight to Bwindi. You are met at the airstrip and transferred to your camp for a relaxing lunch.
Day 2 Nairobi – Meru National Park
After breakfast we transfer you to Wilson Airport in Nairobi for a scheduled flight to Meru National Park. On arrival at the airstrip in Meru, we will be met and transferred to the lodge.
After a delicious lunch at the camp, relax before departing on an afternoon game drive. Meru consists of a mixture of open grasslands, interspersed with woodland and palm-fringed waterways. The park offers a sound chance of sighting the Big 5 African safari animals, but is particularly unique in presenting an opportunity to see both black and white rhino in the wild – an increasingly rare occurrence. It is also known for its ‘dry-country’ specials such as the reticulated giraffe, lesser kudu, Grevy’s zebra, beisa oryx and the elegant, long-necked gerenuk.
Day 2 Selous Game Reserve
During your time at Sand Rivers Selous, you can enjoy a variety of wildlife viewing activities – whether on foot, by boat or with a vehicle. Meandering along the Rufiji River in a boat trip, a glass of something cold in one hand, is an excellent ways to enjoy close encounters with a myriad of river life.
Game drives across the wide open savannahs and through patches of riverine forest will immerse you in a vast wilderness where, chances are, you may not see another car all day. The wild dogs of Selous roam large areas, so a game drive will be the best way to track them, as they traverse the boundless woodlands and savannahs of the reserve.
Accommodation: Sand Rivers Selous
Day 2 Zanzibar Island
In between relaxing sojourns on the beach, guests here can also expand their minds. Why not consider the option of taking part in a Swahili language or history class, given under the palm trees by the resident Mwalimu, or perhaps try your hand at cooking a classic Swahili dish, learning about the role of local spices in their traditional cuisine.
All activities described today are available for an extra charge.
Day 2 Arusha – Serengeti National Park (Mobile Camp)
After an early breakfast, we will transfer you to Arusha airport for a scheduled flight to an airstrip near the Serengeti. Depending on the time of year it will either be Grumeti, Moru or Kogatende, as the camp which will be your home for the next three nights moves with the herds.
Landing at the airstrip nearest to the camp, you will be met by your guide and vehicle and transferred to your camp.
Serengeti Safari Camp
This morning, after breakfast at your guesthouse, we will transfer back to Entebbe Airport with picnic lunches for a scheduled flight (1230hrs/1435hrs) to Kasese where we will be transferred to the stunning Kyaninga Lodge, a fairy-tale-like construction perched on the edge of a cobalt-blue volcanic crater lake. The entire lodge is constructed in the style of log cabins, and is the result of six years of labour by master carpenter and owner Steve Williams.
Accommodation: Kyaninga Lodge
After breakfast, enjoy a city tour of Kigali including a visit the Cocoki Coperative, a women’s sewing co-op. After lunch, visit the Gahaya links, a women’s handcraft company, who train and teach rural women how to weave, how to enhance their weaving skills with new design techniques and how to work together by looking beyond their ethnic differences.
The Selous is the largest game reserve in all of Africa and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982, due to its vast tracts of unspoiled habitat, and high biodiversity. The reserve was originally named for Sir Frederick Selous, a famous big game hunter and conservationist from the early 20th century. Today it is best known for its sense of remote wilderness and vast populations of wildlife – elephants, hippo, buffalo and crocodile can be found here in larger numbers than anywhere else on the continent. It is also one of the last remaining strongholds for the rare and endangered African wild dog.
Despite such incredible wildlife, surprisingly (and rather pleasingly), the Selous gets few visitors. Your lodge is perfectly situated for exploring the surrounding area with game drives in 4×4 open-sided vehicles and daily walking safaris accompanied by an experienced bush guide and armed scout. Bush lunches are served on request – dining beneath the shade of a large acacia tree in the middle of the African savannah is the perfect way to while away the heat of the day.
Day 2 Nairobi – Loisaba
In the morning we will take an internal flight from Wilson Airport to Loisaba. We will then transfer you from the airstrip to Loisaba Tented Camp taking in some game viewing en route.
Loisaba is renowned for containing species rarely found elsewhere in Kenya, as well as its giant igneous outcrops, called ‘inselbergs’. During your stay here, you will also have the opportunity to meet the colourful, local Samburu people, who make up one of the most famous pastoral tribes in Kenya.
Take your first journey out into the wilderness with a trained guide. In the evening you can bask in the warmth of your fireplace as you look out over the vast landscape from your luxury suite high on the hill top.
Loisaba Tented Camp
Day 2 Nairobi – Amboseli
This morning after breakfast we transfer to the domestic Wilson Airport for our transfer flight to Amboseli. We are met at the airstrip on arrival and transferred to our camp.
Tortilis Camp
This morning after breakfast at your guesthouse, we will meet you and proceed to Kibale Forest, a 7 hr drive along scenic roads with our picnic lunches.
We will then continue to the stunning Kyaninga Lodge, a fairy-tale-like construction perched on the edge of a cobalt-blue volcanic crater lake. The entire lodge is constructed in the style of log cabins, and is the result of six years of labour by master carpenter and owner Steve Williams. Later this afternoon, we will a crater walk around Lake Kyaninga.
Day 2 Arusha – Tarangire
After an early breakfast, we will drive to Tarangire National Park. After entering the park, we will game drive our way to our camp, arriving in time for lunch.
Less well known than the Serengeti, Tarangire feels more ‘raw’ and remote. There are fewer camps here, and much less traffic. It’s concentrations of big game, though, are not far behind that of the Serengeti, with huge herds of elephant and buffalo that congregation around the Tarangire river, particularly in the dry season. There is a large variety of plains game as well – zebra, eland, giraffe and impala, which means that predators are also to be found in abundance.
Kuro Tarangire Camp
Day 2 Addis Ababa – Bahir Dar
This morning, we drive 8 hours north through the Ethiopian Highlands to Bahir Dar, on the shore of Lake Tana. Bahir Dar is the third largest city in Ethiopia, and the capital of the Amhara region.
Avanti Blue Nile Hotel
Access to Victoria Falls is within easy walking distance from the town centre. Water flow over the falls varies throughout the year. The river’s annual flood season is February to May when the spray can reach a height of over 400m, making it spectacular from above but very difficult to see at ground level. Water levels start dropping in August and are at their lowest October – December when much of the rocky face becomes dry. At times of low water, the falls are best viewed from the Zimbabwe side or from Livingstone Island.
Day 2 Windhoek – Namib Rand Nature Reserve
We transfer to Eros Airport and fly to Wolwedans headquarters, from where we transfer for an hour by road to our camp. This afternoon, we will begin our exploration of the reserve.
Wolwedans Boulders Camp
Day 2 South Luangwa
Today we will venture out on game drives to explore this stunning part of South Luangwa.
The Luangwa River is the most intact major river system in Africa and is the life blood of the parks 9,050 square kilometres. The park hosts a wide variety of wildlife, birds and vegetation. There are 60 different animal species and 400 different bird species. One special mammal is the Thornycroft giraffe which is found only in the Luangwa Valley. Some magnificent trees grow in the valley and among the more common are the mopane, leadwood, winterthorn, baobab, large ebony forests, vegetable ivory palm, marula and the tamarind tree.
Access to Victoria Falls is a short walk from the lodge. Water flow over the falls varies throughout the year. The river’s annual flood season is February to May when the spray can reach a height of over 400m, making it spectacular from above but very difficult to see at ground level. Water levels start dropping in August and are at their lowest October – December when much of the rocky face becomes dry. At times of low water, the falls are best viewed from the Zimbabwe side or from Livingstone Island. You will take a guided tour of the falls this morning from the Zimbabwe side.
There is a wide variety of additional optional activities on offer here, which are chosen and paid for on arrival.
Day 2 Livingstone
Livingstone is a historic colonial town most famous for its proximity to the Victoria Falls. The town has experienced a revival in the last decade with the old colonial style buildings which line the shaded main avenue being renovated, and now housing shops, cafes and a variety of local businesses. Livingstone offers a wide range of activities from the challenge of white water rafting and bungee jumping, to the awe-inspiring elephant back safaris and sunset cruises. Livingstone has something for everyone.
The Victoria Falls are one of the Seven Wonders of the World and the largest sheet of falling water on earth – a spellbinding and mesmerising spectacle. The sheer mass of water cascading down the 100m drop across nearly 2km makes a thunderous roar and creates a magnificent spray of water that can be seen for miles – hence the local name ‘mosi oa tunya’ meaning ‘the smoke that thunders’. Water flow over the Falls varies throughout the year. The river’s annual flood season is February to May when the spray can reach a height of over 400m, this is spectacular from above but it makes it very difficult to see the Falls at ground level as it is under a heavy shower/mist. Water levels start dropping in August and are at their lowest October – December when much of the rocky face becomes dry. At times of low water, the falls are best viewed from the Zimbabwe side or from Livingstone Island.
Day 2 Windhoek – Sossusvlei
After the morning activities and breakfast, we fly to Sossusvlei, arriving at our next camp in time for lunch. This afternoon, we begin our exploration of the Sossusvlei area.
Sossusvlei is a valley surrounded by high sand dunes. Local guides say that ‘sossus’ means ‘place of no return’. Vlei in Afrikaans means ‘marsh’. Despite the harsh desert conditions in the area, one can find a wide variety of plants and animals that have adapted to survive.
Hoodia Desert Lodge
Day 2 Johannesburg – Kruger National Park
We will collect you from the hotel for a private vehicle transfer to OR Tambo International Airport and from there we fly to Kruger National Park. This flight takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Our game ranger at Singita Lebombo will meet you and transfer you by road to the lodge. This afternoon we will enjoy our first game drive.
Singita Kruger National Park is situated at the confluence of two rivers in an exclusive game rich 15 000 hectare concession in the world-renowned Kruger National Park. The Singita Kruger National Park concession boasts the highest concentration of wildlife in the entire park, including the Big 5 as well as a wealth of plant and animal species. The area is known for its Euphorbia trees and is home to the majestic mountain pride of 26 lions.
An early breakfast means we will take a remote 90km drive north to the Mupamadzi River, a major tributary of the Luangwa, and arrive at the mobile camp ready for lunch. The camp will already be set up with well-equipped walk-in tents. After a relaxing afternoon we will take in the camp’s surroundings on foot before returning for a well-earned dinner under the African sky.
Mobile Camp
On the first full day available for an expedition we take a drive with an expert guide into South Luangwa National Park or we can embark on a walking safari, one of the specialisms in this particular park. Nearby, a refreshing drink and an alternative view of the Luangwa River is available from the lagoon at the luxurious Kapani Lodge, also part of the legendary Norman Carr Safaris portfolio.
Other activities include a night time game drive and excursions to discover the Thornycroft giraffe which is only found in the Luangwa Valley.
After breakfast at the Peermont Mondior Hotel you will transfer back to Tambo Airport via shuttle bus for an internal flight to Skukuza Airport. You will be met at Skukuza by the game ranger from your next destination, Kirkman’s Kamp in Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve.
We will travel by road to the camp which was originally the legendary Harry Kirkman’s private homestead in the 1920s. It has been beautifully restored and radiates timeless elegance throughout.
The beautifully manicured lawns are the perfect place to unwind after the last few days of travel. We will venture out on our first safari tracking the big game of Africa. On our return you can sink into the generous claw-foot bath tub in your room.
Day 2 Johannesburg – Kruger
After an early breakfast you will transfer back to the Johannesburg Airport by bus for an internal flight to Skukuza Airport. You will be met here by a representative of Jock Safari Lodge who will transfer you for approximately 30 minutes by road to the lodge.
Once settled in at this 5-star lodge and after a spot of lunch it will be time for the first safari adventure of the trip.
One of the unique highlights of the visit to this part of Kruger National Park is the opportunity to see the rock art of ancient tribes travelling through this area. The art depicts the spiritual beliefs and lives of the San. The various sites that were chosen for the art were very symbolic. Rock was the medium where three worlds met: the world as we know it, the world above and the world below.
In the evening you can relax in the Victorian claw-foot bath or have a night cap under the stars in your personal ‘sala’ (thatched viewing deck).
Jock Safari Lodge
Day 2 Arusha – Selous
After breakfast we will depart from Onsea House with a picnic and transfer to Sand Rivers Selous in the Selous Game Reserve via road and internal flight.
Selous Game Reserve was named after Englishman Sir Frederick Selous, a famous big game hunter and early conservationist. The Selous was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982 due to the diversity of its wildlife and undisturbed nature.
Day 2 Kariega
We will be going for daily game viewing activities in Kariega Game Reserve using open 4×4 safari vehicles. Also on offer are daily river cruises on the Kariega River.
The Eastern Cape is the second largest of South Africa’s nine provinces, and incorporates five ecological zones – ranging from lush evergreen forest to rugged mountain and dry savannah.
Kariega Game Reserve is situated in Frontier Country, the historical heartland of the Eastern Cape. This inland area embodies the spirit of many cultures which currently form part of South Africa’s Rainbow Nation, including the 1820 Settlers, the Khoi, the Xhosa and the Boers. The Eastern Cape Province is also the birth place of many prominent South Africans including Nelson Mandela and Thabo Mbeki.
Day 2 Entebbe – Kibale National Park
We move west to Kibale National Park near the Congo border. Travelling by air from Entebbe to Kasese Airstrip, we stay at Kyaninga Lodge for a total of three nights.
Kibale Forest is the natural habitat for an amazing 13 primate species, and contains the highest primate density of any area on earth. Some of the trees are 50 to 60 metres (150 to 180 feet) in height, and provide a majestic canopy for the profusion of rain forest life, including 325 bird species.
Whilst here, you are likely to see numerous bird species as well as black and white colobus, red colobus, grey-cheeked mangabey, red tailed monkey, vervet monkey, and L’Hoest’s monkey.
Day 2 Moremi Game Reserve
The Moremi Game Reserve is all about searching for big game; where the habitats are as diverse as the wildlife itself. Water-adapted antelopes and wary-eyed buffaloes spill out into floodplains, behind towering woodlands where leopards hide on the high branches. Dead trees cast silhouettes over elephant-filled savannas a stone’s throw from papyrus-fringed channels stretching out to the delta beyond.
When you arrive in the Moremi Game Reserve, it’s anyone’s guess what you’ll find lurking in the long grass. From wild dogs stalking waterbucks to long sunsets by a hippo-filled lagoon, the scenes will live on in memory long after the journey home.
Kick up sharp smelling clouds of dust on a morning drive, disturbing pockets of warm air in the reeds as you splash through water crossings in pursuit of a distant lion’s call. Pause by the edge of large lagoons, squinting to catch mischief making hyenas as they emerge from the trees to drink.
Day 2 Windhoek – Keetmanshoop
On day 2 you will collect your rental vehicle and travel south from Windhoek to Keetmanshoop. The journey is very straightforward with stunning scenery along the way and is about a 7 hour drive. In Namibia driving is on the left and this is the perfect opportunity to get used to this if you’re from a right-hand drive country.
Hardap Dam is halfway through your journey and about 20 minutes off the main road. There is the opportunity here to do a spot of fishing and observe a variety of bird life and game including pelican, spoonbill, zebra and rhino. Alternatively you can visit Hardap Dam as part of your return journey north on day 8.
Central Lodge
Day 2 Arusha – Serengeti
After an early breakfast, we will fly to drive to the Serengeti, depending on where the wildebeest herd is. After entering the park, we will game drive our way to our camp, arriving in time for lunch.
Day 2 Arusha – Katavi
On day 2 of the Tanzanian safari we will transfer to Arusha Airport in the east by road and board an internal flight to Katavi in the west. We arrive for lunch and will stay at this camp for three nights.
We are straight into the activities after a relaxing afternoon at camp with a night drive into the bush.
Chada Katavi
Day 2 Arusha – Mount Kilimanjaro
Following an early breakfast and briefing from our guide we will be taken to the western side of Kilimanjaro where we begin our trek from 11,800 feet. This will be a gentle hike as we don’t begin ascending yet, maintaining the height of 11,800 feet. We spend the first night at Simba Camp.
This trek will take between 2 and 4 hours.
Day 2 Johannesburg – Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
This morning, we board a flight to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. On arrival at Victoria Falls Airport we will be met and transferred by private road transfer to our hotel where we will stay for two nights. From the camp we will have the opportunity to visit the Victoria Falls area, starting with a sundowner cruise on the Zambezi this evening.
Victoria Falls Hotel: Bed and Breakfast
Day 3 Kibale Forest National Park
Kibale Forest is the natural habitat for an amazing 13 primate species, and contains the highest primate density of any area on earth. Here, we will spend a full day with the chimpanzees in a unique chimpanzee habituation experience, watching these fascinating primates from dawn to dusk. Some of the trees are 50 to 60m (150 to 180 feet) in height, and provide a majestic canopy for the profusion of rain forest life, including 325 bird species.
On your tour, you are likely to see numerous bird species as well as black and white colobus, red colobus, grey-cheeked mangabey, red tailed monkey, vervet monkey, and L’Hoest’s monkey.
Today we have the option of another Gorilla track or a Golden Monkey track. Alternatively, a visit to Karisoke, Dian Fossey’s Former research centre, is also an option.
Day 3 The Nile River
Today we enjoy the adrenalin rush of white water rafting on the mighty Nile, an experience you will never forget.
Day 3 Kampala – Lake Mburo National Park
On day 3 we will travel westwards to Lake Mburo National Park. After lunch at the lodge, we will head out for an afternoon nature walk in the park.
The national park is home to 68 mammal species, including zebra, impala, buffalo, as well as 315 species of bird, one of which is the rare shoebill stork. Its sculptured landscape with rolling grassy hills and idyllic lake shore has a varied mosaic of habitats – forest galleries, seasonal and permanent swamps and rich acacia wood valleys which all support a wealth of wildlife.
Mihingo Lodge
Today we enjoy an encounter with the critically endangered mountain gorillas. The mountain gorillas are part of a worldwide population of just 880 individuals, and the gorillas we track today belong to one of several habituated family groups. Experienced guides will accompany us on our tracking, many of whom have been involved in the habituation process themselves.
The time taken to track the gorillas varies from half an hour to 9 hours before we return to camp, depending on the location of the gorillas. Once the gorillas are located, our group will be allowed a maximum of one hour with them. This is one of the world’s truly memorable experiences – a look into one of these magnificent creature’s eyes brings home the very special kinship that exists between them and us.
Day 3 Nyungwe Forest National Park
This morning we will depart the lodge early to go chimp trekking in nearby Cyamudongo Forest. This small forest was historically connected to Nyungwe, and is rich in bird species typical of the Albertine Rift Valley system. It also has a resident habituated chimpanzee group, and with the compact size of this forest, sightings are usually better here than for those trekking chimps in Nyungwe Forest itself.
We return to the lodge and later on visit the nearby tea plantation to learn all about the process of producing world class tea – a speciality in Rwanda.
Day 3 Nairobi-Solio Ranch
After an early breakfast, drive north of the country to The Peaceful Home for Children in Kianyaga. Here, you will be warmly received and entertained by Kikuyu traditional dancers, enjoy a guided tour of this place conducted by one of the Managers Joe or Agnes or both at the same time and interact with the children of this place. Thereafter, continue with your road journey and drive to Solio lodge arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon game viewing drive.
Accommodation: Solio Lodge
Day 3 Matthews Range
After an early breakfast we go out into the bush together with our expert guide once more for a shared experience of learning to track animals. We will look for the Melanistic leopard, also known as the ‘black panther’, giant forest hogs, Grevy’s zebra, and discover some of the 150 different species of butterfly in the area, and 350 bird species.
Day 3 Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
The mountain gorillas in Uganda are part of a worldwide population of just 800 individuals. The gorillas we are permitted to visit belong to either one of ten family groups, habituated for gorilla trekking.
For up to five years each, these groups have undergone an extremely delicate process that has gradually brought them to tolerate the presence of humans for a brief period every day and allow a few privileged visitors to interact with them in the wild. The gorillas are by no means tame, and are completely wild animals. However, experienced guides will accompany us on our tracking, and will help us locate the group’s whereabouts. The time taken to track the gorillas can vary enormously – from one to seven hours.
Day 3 Meru National Park
Enjoy more game drives exploring the park on day 3, in the morning and afternoon. Take time to enjoy one of the many optional activities included in your stay here. Spend some time fishing in one of the park’s many rivers, armed with afternoon refreshments, with the chance of catching catfish and barbel and being surrounded by herons, monitor lizards and spectacular kingfishers. Alternatively, enjoy a guided bush walk to learn how to appreciate the finer details of the African wilderness; or dine in the bush for a romantic dinner with a difference, surrounded by glowing lanterns, as night falls across the landscape.
A day of more excitement beckons, with more shared game drives and boat trips available. Why not pack a picnic lunch and take a trip to the Hot Springs, or nearby Stiegler’s Gorge, for a grand day out against the backdrop of some amazing scenery.
During your time on the coast, you will have plenty of opportunity to relax by the water. But for those who fancy a more active Zanzibar beach holiday, there is plenty of choice. The resort Watersports Club is on hand for all manner of optional activities (at additional charge) with a great selection of new equipment. Choose from a dazzling array of watersports activities with professional guidance or instruction including kite surfing/buggying, land boarding, snorkeling, sailing, reef walking, windsurfing, sea kayaking and paddle-boarding.
It is quite simply, the perfect place to experience the Indian Ocean.
Day 3 Serengeti National Park (Mobile Camp)
During your time at Serengeti Safari Camp you enjoy game activities in shared vehicles.
The Serengeti Safari Camp will not move whilst you are in it, but this camp covers hundreds of miles every year, along a route which the herds have travelled for centuries. In June it is found in the western corridor, where great columns of wildebeest move north as one, and between July and October it is more likely to be occupying a quiet corner of the northern Serengeti, close to the rivers for dramatic river crossing experiences. Come November, it will be occupying a secluded spot in the Moru area, a savannah landscape peppered with rocky kopjes. Wherever we locate the camp, it is sure to be tucked away in a peaceful area of this magnificent park, with stunning views across the plains.
This morning, we enjoy chimp trekking in Kibale Forest. Kibale Forest is the natural habitat for an amazing 13 primate species, and contains the highest primate density of any area on Earth. We wil have an opportunity to track chimpanzees. Some of the trees are 50 to 60 meters (150 to 180 feet) in height, and provide a majestic canopy for the profusion of rain forest life, including 325 bird species. We will return to the lodge for lunch
After lunch at the lodge, we will set out on a guided crater hike. Choose from following the rim of the crater, on tracks that pass through local community land using for traditional crops like maize and matoke bananas, offering panoramic views of the lake; or take the lakeside option, passing through forest and spotting butterflies, monkeys and ancient volcanic lava tubes as you go. At the end of your walk, there is the invigorating option of wild swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the lake from the lodge’s private swimming pontoon.
Today after breakfast, we drive approx. 5hrs to Nyungwe Forest National Park. En-route visit the Kings Palace in Nyanza and National Museum in Butare where you will learn about Rwandan history in the pre-colonial period with a stopover for lunch. Arrive in the late afternoon and check in to Nyungwe Forest Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Nyungwe Forest Lodge
During our time at Sand Rivers, the more adventurous may be interested in the optional extra activity of overnight fly camping. We will enjoy a short walking safari to a secluded location in the bush, where we will find a simple fly camp. Here we spend a night beneath the stars, with nothing between us and the wilderness but a thin mosquito net. The camp staff will be on hand to serve us a three-course candle-lit dinner in the bush, with a small but well-stocked bar available for that ice-filled sundowner moment.
Day 3 Loisaba
Loisaba Tented Camp is located in the Loisaba Conservancy, a beautiful 56,000-acre private wilderness area and working ranch in Laikipia with abundant wildlife. Perched on the edge of an escarpment, the camp has breathtaking and unhindered views across Laikipia’s mottled landscape all the way to Mount Kenya. Loisaba has an African-themed sophistication and style – its six spacious and airy tents are custom-built with large floor-to-ceiling doors and windows, high ceilings and polished wood floors.
Adorned in chic Africana furniture with a modern European twist, each en-suite tent has an inside lounge area and veranda sitting area. Trek through the bush with camels, mountain bike down the escarpment, raft, ride on horseback or drive through the wild canyons of the two great rivers that span the vast property.
In the evening enjoy a starlit dinner under the African sky with your loved one.
Day 3 Amboseli National Park
We spend the day exploring the park with morning and afternoon game viewing drives. You will also visit a traditional Maasai village to learn more about their ancient culture and traditions, which they still practice today. Meet the elders of the village, the warriors and the women and children who love to entertain with song and dance.
This morning, we will transfer to the park headquarters for briefing before heading out to man’s closest relative, the Chimpanzee, in his natural habitat. Kibale Forest harbours as many as 13 different primate species, including Chimps, so we are likely to encounter some other wildlife along the way, including Black & White Colobus and Red Tailed Monkeys.
Later this afternoon, we enjoy a walk at a nearby wetlands conservation project, run by the Bigodi community. More monkeys and bird life abound – see if you can spot a Great Blue Turaco – a common sight on this guided walk.
Day 3 Tarangire
Our camp is located on the Tarangire River near the Silale Swamp. This being a wildlife corridor, there is plenty to see and do on game walks and game drives through the area. game viewing from the camp itself is easy and rewarding, as it is located in an area with almost no other human traffic.
Day 3 Bahir Dar and Lake Tana
More a stop-over to Gondar, Bahir Dar, on the shore of Lake Tana, grew around a Jesuit settlement in the 16th century, and the Pedro Paez building in the town dates from this time. Lake Tana is the source of the Blue Nile, and the falls at Tiss Abay, 35km south east of Bahir Dar are well worth a visit. On the lake itself, you can enjoy a boat trip to one or two of the monasteries. Some of these do not admit women, but your guide will steer you around this.
Day 3 Namib Rand Nature Reserve
We spend the day exploring the southern part of the vast, open spaces of the Namib Rand Game Reserve. Options for the day include a full day or half day scenic drive, walking safari, 1 hour balloon trip (seasonally available), horseback safari or a village tour.
Day 3 Victoria Falls – Chobe National Park
Following breakfast and a leisurely morning, we will be transferred by private road transfer to Chobe Game Lodge in the Chobe National Park, where we will stay for two nights.
Today we will spend time exploring the park by foot on a guided walking safari. The now famous ‘walking safari’ originated in this park and is still one of the finest ways to experience this pristine wilderness first hand. You will also have the opportunity to enjoy a night game drive.
Day 3 Victoria Falls – Kwando Concession
An early morning transfer takes you to Kasane Airport, where you board your light aircraft flight to Kwando Concession, in Linyanti. You will spend two nights at Kwando Lagoon Camp.
Lagoon Camp is located on the banks of the Kwando River, which forms the border between Botswana and Namibia. Set beneath towering ebony and marula trees, the forested site is home to a wide variety of birds and mammals withelephant and hippo often visible from the camp.
The Kwando river attracts large herds of buffalo and elephant, especially in the dry winter months, when hundreds are drawn to the river to slake their thirst. There are also plenty of predators, drawn by the abundant prey species.
At Lagoon, you will be able to enjoy both game drives and boat rides.
Day 3 Livingstone – Selinda
After breakfast, we will be transferred by shared road transfer from Tongabezi Lodge to Kasane Airport for an onward transfer to Zarafa Camp, where we will stay for three nights.
Zarafa Camp opened in June 2008 with a beautiful new design and spectacular location to rave reviews and critical acclaim. In its November 2008 edition, National Geographic Adventure magazine honored the lodge as one of the world’s top 50 eco-lodges, and Tattler Magazine has recognised Zarafa Camp as one of its top 101 hotels & lodges anywhere.
Zarafa Camp is blessed with an extraordinary location in the eastern sector of the Selinda Reserve, overlooking the vast savannahs and floodplains of the Zibadianja Lagoon under shady jackalberry and red ivory forests. The uninterrupted views from every part of the camp over these productive floodplains are truly breathtaking.
Activities offered at Zarafa include game drives, night drives, and walks, which can be arranged on request.
Zarafa Camp
Day 3 Sossusvlei
Today we explore the magnificent Sossusvlei area, with its gigantic red dunes, salt pans and preserved trees. We will take a picnic and spend the day in discovery with our knowledgable guide.
During an exceptional rainy season the Tsauchab River will fill the pan, drawing visitors from all over the world to witness this spectacular site. Photographic enthusiasts are spoilt with a glassy ‘lake’ holding reflections of the surrounding dunes. When the pan fills it can hold water for as long as a year.
In the early evening we can take a trip down to the Sesriem Canyon to watch the sunset and then make our way back to the lodge for dinner.
Day 3 Kruger National Park
Spend three nights at Singita Lebombo in a luxury suite. We will enjoy two safari activities per day while staying at the Singita.
Up at sunrise for a morning walk, we will explore the remote environment by the Mupamadzi River, home to wild game and birds. Lions have been known to be seen in this area. The mobile camp will be packed and moved to the second campsite and lunch will be ready on our return where we will then enjoy a relaxed afternoon at camp.
After breakfast and a morning activity we will transfer by road to the next destination in South Luangwa National Park, Mchenja Bush Camp, where we will stay for two nights.
Lion and other predators often frequent the area around the camp and we may spot them along the river bed or on game drives during the day and night.
Mchenja Bush Camp
Kirkman’s Kamp offers the chance to take part in two safari activities per day. We take advantage of this and get up before sunrise for an early morning game drive, then back to the lodge for breakfast and lunch followed by your choice of activity.
For a leisurely pace, allow yourself to be drawn into the fascinating Kirkman library or while away a few hours in front of the roaring fireplace in the guest sitting room.
Day 3 Kruger
A walking safari is encouraged, after breakfast, moving through the bush enjoying views of unsurpassed beauty. The diversity of fauna and flora in this area truly comes alive when viewed on foot.
At dusk, a vantage point can be chosen overlooking one of the many breathtaking vistas of the Kruger National Park. Sundowners can be enjoyed while tales of the bush are told and a glimpse of what this wilderness has to offer is seen while watching the beautiful sunset. En route back to the lodge, nocturnal animals such as leopard, hyena and lion are often seen.
Day 3 Selous
Days at Sand Rivers can be spent exploring the bush around the nearby lakes, or the wide sandbanks of the river itself. Set off on foot, by vehicle, or by boat – the choice is yours. The lodge offers trips to nearby Stiegler’s Gorge, a well-known spot for leopard sightings, as well as some nearby hot springs.
Despite such incredible wildlife, surprisingly, and rather pleasingly, the Selous gets few visitors. The lodge is perfectly situated for exploring the surrounding area with game drives in 4 wheel drive open-sided vehicles and daily walking safaris accompanied by an experienced bush guide and armed scout. Bush lunches are served on request – dining beneath the shade of a large acacia tree in the middle of the African savannah is the perfect way to while away the heat of the day.
One of the most exciting opportunities at Sand Rivers is ‘flycamping’. (Highly recommended but at a small extra cost – book before arrival to avoid disappointment). Sleeping out in the wild, with an armed guard, flycamping will give you an entirely authentic safari experience away from modernities.
Choose two activities per day whilst staying at Kariega Settlers Drift – options are two game viewing excursions, two river cruises, or one of each.
Kariega Game Reserve is home to lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and rhino. Close-up viewing of these and other wildlife is common. Other species abound such as hippo, hyena, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, eland, kudu, waterbuck and a variety of other antelope, as well as a myriad of bird species including the nesting crowned eagle, martial and fish eagles.
In the evening, sit back and relax in luxury alongside your friends after a few days of safari activity and enjoy the gentle sound of Bushman’s River flowing past the camp.
Day 3 Kibale National Park
This morning we will set off for some chimpanzee trekking and return to the lodge for lunch, after which you are free to relax for the afternoon in luxury surroundings.
When you tire of game drives, discover the channels by boat while Squacco herons fly alongside you into the wind. Watch a lazy sunset with the blue-cheeked bee eaters before returning to dry land for more hardcore bush exploration.
As Moremi Game Reserve is bound by national park rules, activities here are limited to game drives during hours of daylight with no off-roading, and boat cruises on the permanent channels.
While most of the reserve is open to the public, two private lodges sit in the Mombo Concession to the north of Chief’s Island, surrounded by the waters of the Okavango Delta. Boating isn’t possible here, instead the area offer the ultimate in dry-land game viewing. Hailed as Botswana’s predator capital, this exclusive corner is closed to outsiders and home to the big five, where the invitee list fills up years in advance.
Day 3 Keetmanshoop – Fish River Canyon
After a restful night in Keetmanshoop you will drive a shorter distance to the ultimate destination of Fish River Canyon. You arrive at Fish River Lodge where you will stay for one night and again on returning from your guided five day hike. In the evening your guide will brief you on your forthcoming canyon adventure.
You can get ready for the first day of hiking tomorrow by organising what you will take with you. We suggest a small soft bag with your personal belongings that will be transported into the canyon by the team, (your other luggage will be kept safe at the lodge until you return) and a small backpack for water and a lunch pack (supplied by the lodge).
You will also need comfortable hiking boots, a bathing suit, hat, sun block and camera/binoculars. Please bring clothing for temperatures varying from hot to chilly.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 3 Serengeti
Our mobile camp follows the herd year round, and in any given month, you could be expereincing any one of the aspects of the Migration. These include the calving season in Late February to March, when 750,000 female wildebeest drop their calves, with attendant predator activity; July to October is when the herd is in the northern Serengeti, and when some of the famous river crossings happen, and the rest of the year is when the herd is in transition as part of their ancient annual cycle.
Day 3 Katavi
After a hearty breakfast we will venture into Katavi National Park, a true untamed wilderness. This is Tanzania’s third largest national park, lying on a beautiful section of the Rift Valley that ultimately ends in Lake Rukwa. However, the main focus for game viewing is the Katuma River and associated seasonal lakes Katavi and Chada. In the rainy season these lakes attract a variety of animals and bird life including hippo, crocodile and water birds.
Day 3 Mount Kilimanjaro
Day 2 of our climb will be another fairly gentle day as we ascend only slightly higher than the previous day, allowing our bodies to begin acclimatising to the increase in height. We hike from Simba Camp to Shira Camp 2.
This hike will take approximately 4 to 5 hours.
Victoria Falls town lies on the southern bank of the Zambezi River at the eastern end of the Victoria Falls. It is easy to explore on foot and offers a wide range of activities from the challenge of white water rafting and bungy jumping, to the awe-inspiring sunset cruises. It has something for everyone.
Victoria Falls is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and is the largest sheet of falling water on earth – a spellbinding and mesmerising spectacle. The sheer mass of water cascading down the 100m drop across nearly 2km makes a thunderous roar and creates a magnificent spray of water that can be seen for miles – hence the local name ‘mosi oa tunya’ meaning ‘the smoke that thunders’.
You will be taken on a guided tour of the falls in the morning, followed by lunch. This afternoon is open for any optional activities you may want to take part in.
This evening, you will join the Bushtracks Express for a dinner steam safari. your train will pause on the Victoria Falls Bridge for sundowners, run to Jafunta for dinner and return to the Victoria Falls Station. The train runs on Tuesdays and Fridays only.
Meals Included: Bed & Breakfast
Day 4 Volcanoes National Park-Bwindi National Park
A breathtaking drive into Uganda (clocks go forward 1 hour) brings you to the Kigezi Highlands and the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Accommodation: Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
Today we go up the mountains for a second gorilla tracking expedition.
Day 4 Nile – Lake Mburo National Park
After an early breakfast, we drive to Lake Mburo National Park enjoying game viewing on our way to the park. We will have lunch at the lodge and later this afternoon, we enjoy a game drive in the park.
Day 4 Lake Mburo National Park
We will enjoy a horseback safari across the rolling plains of the park in search of the wildlife that abounds here. For novice riders, shorter rides are available, or perhaps a game walk is more your style.
This afternoon, we enjoy an optional boat trip on Lake Mburo to view the area’s hippo and birdlife population, or laze by the pool overlooking the plains far below.
Day 4 is spent hiking forest trails in Nyungwe Forest. The national park hosts a rich floral diversity, and is home to a staggering number of Albertine Rift endemic bird species, as well as 13 different types of primate. This includes chimpanzees, L’Hoest monkeys, golden monkeys, as well as the largest troops of black and white colobus found anywhere on the continent – a habituated group of up to 400 individual members are resident in the forest.
This morning, we will enjoy a hike to Nyungwe’s most famous attraction – East Africa’s only canopy walk – a suspended walkway that hangs above the treetops for a bird’s eye view of forest life. After lunch, we can return to the forest for a guided hike along one of the many trails, to enjoy birding, butterflies, waterfalls and forest scenery.
This morning we reconvene at Kibale Forest headquarters for another opportunity to go chimp tracking. Our guides will help us try to find the chimps, and if we are lucky, we will spend up to an hour observing a chimpanzee family feeding, playing and resting amongst the trees.
After lunch at a nearby lodge, we will drive through a beautiful area of crater lakes and rolling hills to the small village of Rubona, where we will visit the basket weaving association for a demonstration of how they use natural pigments to dye the grasses used in their colourful creations. The ladies will also demonstrate their weaving techniques and there are always some excellent examples of their work in the association gift shop. Over the road, we can also pop into a local honey co-operative, where a tour of the premises explains the process of harvesting honey – if it’s season you may get the chance to taste fresh honeycomb. Those with a creative bent, may fancy trying their hand at molding their very own beeswax candle to take home.
Day 4 Solio – Mugie Wildlife Conservancy
After breakfast, depart for Mugie Wildlife Conservancy arriving at Mutamaiyu House in time for lunch. This will be followed by an afternoon game viewing drive.
Accommodation: Mutamaiyu House
On our final full day in Matthews Mountain Range we will take a picnic into the bush, sit back and enjoy the sights, smells and sounds of remote central Kenya.
We also have the opportunity to encounter authentic Kenyan village life in Ngalai, meeting the local people and visiting the market and school.
Today we enjoy a second day of gorilla trekking, setting out once more to the briefing point after an early breakfast. Once the gorillas are located, our small group will be allowed a maximum of one hour with them. Gorilla trekking is one of the world’s truly memorable wildlife experiences – a look into one of these magnificent creature’s eyes brings home the bond that exists between them and us. The hour is often over all too quickly, and we slowly make our way back to our lodge to recount the day’s adventures.
Day 4 constitutes another day of adventure and activity in Meru. The park is located in northern Kenya and covers an area of 870 square kilometres. Thirteen permanent rivers originate from the high hills which fringe the western boundary of the park, creating a mosaic of different habitats. Birdlife is abundant, with more than 400 species resident in the area.
On our morning game drive, we will look to find some of the park’s predators – the elusive lion, leopard, spotted hyena and cheetah. After spotting wildlife, we can enjoy breakfast served in the bush – an excellent way to appreciate the sights and sounds of the African wilderness – before heading back to the lodge for rest and relaxation.
On your final day in the Selous, explore more of the reserve by boat or car, or take a short walking safari for an incredible experience. Travelling through the African bush on foot – even for just an hour or two – is an excellent way to bring all your senses alive. Your observation skills will become acutely tuned to the smallest details that are usually missed by vehicle or boat – a great way to heighten your understanding of the complexities of life in the African bush.
Another day in your tropical beach paradise beckons. Today, you may want to explore the option of taking a scuba dive (at extra cost) with the resort’s professional PADI dive centre. The only PADI 5* Gold Palm and National Geographic Dive Centre in Zanzibar, it caters for both beginners and experienced scuba divers. With over 12 years of experience, the dive centre offers the highest levels of customer care and instruction whilst prioritizing the conservation and protection of the pristine marine environment around Zanzibar. With a maximum of six divers per guide, you can escape the crowds and get the most of your underwater experience.
Set your own pace and enjoy as much, or as little, wildlife viewing as you like. Head out before dawn for long days traversing the savannah, armed with delicious picnics and thermos flasks of coffee, or linger in bed and enjoy a relaxed morning at camp before making shorter forays into the bush for game drives closer to camp.
Another great activity on safari is the art of enjoying a sundowner. Pack some drinks and head out to to a rocky kopje and enjoy the changing colours of the savannah – an excellent way to end the day.
Day 4 Kibale Forest NP – Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, take picnic lunch from the lodge and drive to Ishasha (6hr). We will have a stop at the Rwenzori Art Centre and visit the Sculpture Gallery and Foundry. We will proceed with picnic lunch en route. Arrive at lodge in time to freshen up before dinner.
Accommodation: Ishasha Wilderness Camp
Today, we will depart early from the lodge with packed breakfast and drive approx 1 hr to Cyamudongo Forest for the start of your chimpanzee tracking experience. This small forest was historically connected to Nyungwe , and is rich in bird species typical of the Albertine Rift Valley system. It also has a resident habituated chimpanzee group, and with the compact size of this forest, sightings are usually better here than for those trekking chimps in Nyungwe Forest itself.
Later this afternoon,we enjoy the exhilarating canopy walk, the first of its kind in the East African region.
Today we can enjoy more game drives or bush walks, or alternatively take advantage of the boat cruises and fishing trips offered; cruising along the Rufiji River, seeing the hippo, antelope and other animals which congregate along the shoreline, not to mention the rich variety of birdlife, is a serene and pleasant way to view the wildlife.
The lodge also offers fishing trips for those who want to spend more time on the river, or we can request a picnic lunch for a day trip to the dramatic Stiegler’s Gorge – a nearby beauty spot where the Rufiji River runs at its fastest through a narrow gorge. Here the water echoes with the grunts of hippo and otherworldly screeches from the hyrax in the forest-clad rocky walls either side. The wildlife viewing here is excellent – with plentiful hippo pods, wonderful birdlife, and the occasional leopard sighting.
Loisaba is located in Northern Kenya. We will be looking for five rare and endemic animals to this ecosystem. They are the Gerenuk, the reticulated giraffe, greater kudu, the Grevy’s zebra, and the the Somali ostrich. The Conservancy has an abundance of other rare species, such as the leopard, striped hyena, the civet cat and African wild dog. Community rangers patrol the conservancy to ensure the protection of these important and beautiful creatures.
Shared sundowners are called for in the evening, perhaps after a night time drive with a guide.
Day 4 Kibale Forest National Park – Kilembe
This morning, we will go for a crater hike. Choose from following the rim of the crater, on tracks that pass through local community land using for traditional crops like maize and matoke bananas, offering panoramic views of the lake; or take the lakeside option, passing through forest and spotting butterflies, monkeys and ancient volcanic lava tubes as you go.
After lunch at the lodge depart (3hrs) to Kilembe. Transfer to your hostel for relaxation.
Accommodation: Trekkers’ Hostel
Today we spend a second day exploring the park and conservancy.
Amboseli lies at the foot of Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro (19,340ft). The mountain dominates every aspect of the park and you can get the best views of its snow-capped peak from Amboseli. The park’s fragile ecosystem supports a variety of game and is famous for its large herds of elephant. Swamps and springs, fed by underground rivers from Kilimanjaro’s melting snow, offer a watering place for the wildlife and birds during the dry season.
We enjoy a second day of game viewing in the park.
Day 4 Bahir Dar – Gondar
Today, we drive 3 hours north around Lake Tana to Gondar, an ancient royal city that has existed since the 12th century. A complex of castles and palaces here collectively make up Gondar Castle, that includes such fascinating buildings as the Debre Birhan Selassie church, the Iyasu palace, and the Fasilides castle and baths. We will explore for the rest of the day, before retiring to our hotel, which overlooks Gondar.
Goha Hotel
Day 4 Namib Rand – Sossusvlei
After the morning activities and breakfast (time permitting), we transfer 2 hours north by road to Sossusvlei, arriving at our next camp in time for lunch. This afternoon, we begin our exploration of the Sossusvlei area.
Day 4 Chobe River Front
The Chobe River Front is a remarkable wildlife area due to the permanent water source of the Chobe River. Although it is busier than the Okavango, the spectacle of the wildlife coming to drink and frolic at the water’s edge is outstanding, particularly in the dry season (May – Oct) where water is scarce away from the river. It is an area famous for its abundance of elephants and buffalo, a variety of predators and possibly even rare roan and sable antelope. In the rainy season (Nov – Apr) the game is much less concentrated at the river due to availability of surface water from nearby pans. This assists the vegetation on the river banks to recover. The summer rains bring beautiful wild flowers, exquisite scenery, impressive bird life and an abundance of young animals usually born around November/December.
Day 4 South Luangwa – Lower Zambezi
After a morning activity and breakfast we will transfer by road to Mfuwe Airport for an internal flight to Lusaka and on to Jeki Airstrip. We are met and transferred by road to our next camp.
Sausage Tree Camp
Day 4 Selinda
The Selinda-Linyanti area lies to the north-east of the Okavango Delta where the Kwando and Linyanti Rivers meet at right angles, forming a swamp area within this triangle. The area’s relative remoteness makes it a favoured safari destination. The wildlife in the area is spectacular and the region is famous for its enormous herds of elephant and buffalo which move down to the area at the start of the winter months and only move back inland once the summer rains arrive in November.
We spend the day exploring in the company of our guides.
Day 4 Sossusvlei – Damaraland
We fly from Sossusvlei to Damaraland. We arrive at our luxury camp for lunch and our afternoon exploration.
Damaraland is one of the most scenic areas in Namibia, a huge, untamed, ruggedly beautiful region that offers travellers a more adventurous challenge. Here there are prehistoric water courses with open plains and grassland, massive granite koppies and deep gorges.
Damaraland is home to desert elephants, magnificent creatures which have adapted to the harsh conditions of this area. We will have the opportunity to track the elephants on the full day in Damaraland tomorrow.
Today we enjoy a variety of exciting wildlife encounters in the reserve.
Based at the same camp we will venture out on foot again to learn about the many facets of the bush; from ants to buffalo, a bird’s nest to tracking a lion. This national park boasts 60 different animal and 400 different bird species, not to mention the rare Thornycroft giraffe, only to be found in the Luangwa Valley.
A morning walk to the Kakuli Bush Camp downstream from Mchenja is an excellent way to start the day, and there are three wildlife-rich ebony groves to explore in the area. Mchenja offers a great opportunity to explore the national park on foot.
Impeccable and gracious service completes the old world atmosphere at Kirkman’s, as the spirit of safari comes alive at this evocative camp, set in one of the most renowned wildlife regions in the world.
If you can peel yourself away from this incredible lodge we will take you out to look for game on day and night time drives. A number of lion prides have territories in Sabi Sand and are regularly spotted on these drives. As the cheetah is not nocturnal we are most likely to see this beautiful animal during the day, although they are less prevalent than the lions and leopards in this area.
Day 4 Kruger – Sabi Sand
Day 4 of the South Africa Explorer takes us to Sabi Sand Game Reserve, on the border of Kruger National Park. After a 3 and a half hour (approx) journey by road we will reach Savanna Private Game Reserve where we will spend three nights. Friendly staff will make you feel right at home with their personalised service and each guest regarded as a valued friend.
Savanna Private Game Lodge
The Selous is best known for its sense of remote wilderness and vast populations of wildlife – elephants, hippo, buffalo and crocodile can be found here in larger numbers than anywhere else on the continent. It is also one of the last remaining strongholds for the rare and endangered African Wild Dog.
Day 4 Kariega – Port Elizabeth – Harkerville
Following breakfast at Kariega Settlers Drift we will collect you for your private transfer to Port Elizabeth Airport. Here you will be met by your driver/guide for your private travel and touring along the Garden Route for the next five nights.
We depart Port Elizabeth for Harkerville and your next lodge with sightseeing en route at the Tsitsikamma National Coastal Park, Storms River Village and a Canopy Tour, time permitting.
Arrive at Tsala Treetop Lodge and sink into a sumptuous Treetop Suite with your friends. Ideally situated between the coastal towns of Knysna and Plettenberg Bay in the Western Cape, Tsala is a wonderful location from which to explore the beauty the celebrated Garden Route or just to spend time relaxing at the peaceful lodge.
Day 4 Kibale National Park – Kisoro
After an early breakfast, we drive to Kasese Airstrip and board a flight to Kisoro. We are transferred by road to our lodge.
Mt Gahinga Lodge
Day 4 Khwai Community Area
Today we drive north 3-4 hours from Moremi to Khwai. Looking at a map of Botswana, you’d miss Khwai completely if you didn’t know it was there. Wedged between the big-ticket attractions of Chobe National Park to the east and Moremi Game Reserve to the south, Khwai exists as a significant big game destination of its own.
Lying on the eastern fringes of the Okavango Delta with a rich wildlife population and no borders drawn around it on the map, Khwai is often overlooked in favour of its more famous neighbours, though in the winter months it can hold its own for the quality of big game viewing.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 4 Fish River Canyon
Having arrived on the edge of Fish River Canyon yesterday you will now embark on your hiking adventure. The first day hiking will include a steep 3 hour, 14km decent into the canyon, where you may see kudu, oryx, springbok and even the elusive mountain (Hartmann’s) zebra. Passing through a stunning gorge and along the riverbed with natural rock pools, there should be time for a dip in the water to cool off.
Tents will be set up for you ahead of your arrival at the first camp site with camp beds, mattresses, comfortable duvets, a bucket shower and toilets.
You will spend your first night dining by the light of the campfire, your meal prepared by a private chef.
Day 4 Northern Serengeti
After a morning activity we board an internal flight or drive to the northern section of the Serengeti National Park. We land at Kogatende in time for lunch at the next accommodation, the beautiful and remote Lamai Serengeti.
An incredible concentration of predators lie in this section of the Serengeti. From July to the end of October the migrating herds are resident here with animals crossing the Mara River almost daily. However, a visit to the northern Serengeti at any time of year will yield sightings of all forms of game.
The guides at Lamai are second to none and will really make the experience personal for you and your spouse.
Lamai Serengeti
When the floodwaters retreat in the dry season Katavi really comes to life. It’s easy to spot wildlife in the national park at this time as there are few places for the animals to find drinking water – once we find these places, such as the Katuma Lake, we won’t need to look much further for hippo, elephant, giraffe, zebra and buffalo. Sometimes there can be around 4,000 elephants converging in one space at these times.
Enjoy drinks round the campfire after a fulfilling day in the wild documenting all we have seen and experienced.
After an early breakfast we embark on our longest walking day yet. From Shira Camp 2 we will spend 5 or 6 hours ascending to Lava Tower where we stop for lunch and a chance to acclimatise to the rising height of 15,190 feet. Following this we will descend for 2 hours to reach Barranco Camp.
This is a great day for photo opportunities, especially if there are sheets of ice covering the great Barranco Wall, and of course, a stunning sunset. It is also a day where you need to pay attention to your body and notify your guide if you notice signs of altitude sickness.
Today’s climbing (without breaks) will take approximately 8 hours.
Day 4 Victoria Falls – Okavango Delta, Botswana
Following the morning activity (time permitting) and breakfast, we will transfer to Kasane Airport for our onward air transfer to our camp, where we will stay for four nights.
The Okavango wetland encompasses Moremi Game Reserve and surrounding regions divided into areas known as private concessions. These concessions are wildlife management areas, carefully administrated to balance the growing community’s development and conservation, whilst empowering citizens through sustainable tourism.
Kwando Splash Camp or Kwara Camp
Day 4 Kwando Concession
We explore the northern Kwando Concession
Day 5 Nkuringo Walking Trail
An early start today for a 6-hour hike along the Nkuringo Walking Trail. This hike will allow you to fully experience this UNESCO World Heritage Park at a relaxed pace. After lunch we transfer by road to Ishasha.
In the morning we go for a guided nature walk and in the afternoon we will enjoy a horseback safari in Lake Mburo National Park, riding out amongst the wildlife found there, including zebra, buffalo, eland, topi and impala. The horse riding takes approximately 4 hours, giving us a great amount of time to get acquainted with the horses and take in the scenery.
We will have dinner in the bush and sleep out under the stars at a fly-camp.
Day 5 Lake Mburo – Bwindi National Park
On day 5 we drive into the scenic Kigezi Highlands of south western Uganda and make our way to the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This UNESCO World Heritage site is ancient and breathtakingly beautiful. The lodge is owned by the local community, but is run to a very high standard, making it one of the best lodges in East Africa, and a fitting base for our gorilla adventure. Later this afternoon, we can relax at the lodge.
Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
Day 5 Nyungwe Forest – Kigali – Volcanoes National Park
This morning, we will transfer by road back to Kigali. After lunch at a city restaurant we drive north to Volcanoes National Park. Straddling Uganda, Rwanda and the DRC, the Virunga Volcanoes are one of the most stirring sights in East Africa.
This rugged chain of eight peaks rises as high as 4,500 metres in places, and five of these mountains are protected in Rwanda. The slopes of each mountain are covered with thick rainforest, which gives way to montane grassland and alpine moorland higher up.
Five Volcanoes Hotel
Day 5 Kibale Forest – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After an early breakfast, we drive to Kasese Airstrip and board our scheduled flight to Bwindi. We are met at the airstrip and transferred by road to our lodge, climbing through the Kigezi Highlands that form part of the eastern wall of the Albertine Rift. We pass small villages, plantations and fields on the way, through one of Uganda’s most densely populated regions. As we near the end of our climb, we will begin to see the mountainous, mist covered forest of the park, located more than a mile above sea level. Our base will be Gorilla Forest Camp, widely acknowledged to be the best camp in the northern section of Bwindi.
The 331 square kilometre (128 square mile) Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is comprised of both montane and lowland forest. The forest is one of the richest ecosystems in Africa, with some 120 species of mammals, 348 species of birds, 220 species of butterflies, and over 27 species of reptiles and amphibians. Bwindi is amongst the most diverse forests in East Africa, with more than 1,000 flowering plant species including 163 species of trees and 104 species of ferns.
Once we reach the lodge, we enjoy lunch and spend the afternoon relaxing, preparing for tomorrow’s great adventure with the gorillas.
Day 5 Mugie Wildlife Conservancy
Spend a full day in Mugie Wildlife Conservancy with game viewing drives. During your stay here, you will be introduced to the Pokot and Samburu traditional ways of life.
Day 5 Matthews Range – Maasai Mara
After an early breakfast, we will transfer to the airstrip with the lodge vehicle for the scheduled flight to the Mara North Airstrip and the Maasai Mara National Reserve.
On arrival in the Mara, your family will be reunited with your safari guide who meets you off the plane and transfers you to the camp for lunch. In the afternoon, we will set off for our first game drive through the Maasai Mara.
Elephant Pepper Camp
Day 5 Bwindi – Entebbe – Out
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at the camp this morning, reflecting on the adventures of the last few days. Transfer to the nearby Kihihi Airstrip for your scheduled flight back to Entebbe, where you will be met by our driver and transferred to a boutique guesthouse in Entebbe to enjoy lunch and spend the afternoon relaxing.
Later on, transfer to the international airport for your departure flight home.
Day 5 Volcanoes National Park – Kigali – Out
This morning, we set off to track the equally rare golden monkey. A whole new primate encounter – these small but charming monkeys live in bamboo forests on the slopes of the Virungas. They have been habituated to the presence of daily visitors, and observing them feeding and moving nimbly through the bamboo is a unique experience.
After lunch back at the lodge, we return to Kigali and transfer to the airport for your international flight out this evening.
Day 5 Tarangire – Ngorongoro
After an early breakfast, we will drive to Lake Manyara National Park where we enjoy our first game drive. The elephants of Lake Manyara were immortalised by Ian Douglas-Hamilton in his book Amongst the Elephants, and the park still has a reputation for having some pretty large tuskers. It is also known for its tree-climbing lions and excellent birding, with around 400 species recorded in the area.
After our morning game viewing, we enjoy a picnic lunch. Later on, we will continue on our journey through the Rift Valley, enjoying breathtaking views as we climb the escarpment that leads to the Ngorongoro Highlands and our lodge near the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater.
Located 180km west of Arusha in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, the Ngorongoro Crater holds the record as the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera, and is home to some of the most dense populations of big game in Africa.
Plantation Lodge
Day 5 Selous – Pemba Island
After breakfast at the lodge, we will transfer to the airstrip for our scheduled flight at 0945hrs (flight time 2hrs) to Chake Chake airstrip on Pemba Island. Here we will be met and transfered by road and boat to our hotel.
Fundu Lagoon is situated in a peaceful and remote setting on a stunning tropical beach located on the south west coast of Pemba Island. Offering simple yet stylish accommodation, the resort embraces a Robinson Crusoe shipwreck chic and is the perfect spot to wind down and recharge after a dusty safari on the Tanzania mainland.
Utilising the rustic simplicity of local materials and a beach setting, Fundu Lagoon blends seamlessly into its natural environment. Eighteen makuti thatch tented rooms on wooden platforms nestle in the forested hillside or along the beachfront, each with an excellent view of the lagoon. These are all connected to the main building by wooden walkways that wind through indigenous forest.
Accommodation: Fundu Lagoon
Today is the last full day at Baraza Resort and Spa. Optional activities offered by the resort include trips on a Swahili dhow boat to explore the mangroves, or trips to the nearby local village of Bwejuu, where guests can visit the local school, dispensary and mosque as well as enjoying a wander through a typical Zanzibar fishing village.
All activities described today are available at an extra charge.
Day 5 Queen Elizabeth National Park
Today we will spend the whole day exploring the game tracks around Ishasha. This morning’s drive will culminate in a bush breakfast in a secluded spot, before returning to the lodge for lunch. Later, after an afternoon spent searching for tree-climbing lions and some of the large elephant herds that frequent this sector.
This morning, take a guided walk into the forest searching for colobus monkeys. On your walk, you will also have many things interest including tree species, butterflies and different bird species.
This afternoon after the morning activity, spend time in the nearby tea plantations learning and interacting with the local farmers.
Day 5 Selous Game Reserve – Ruaha National Park
This morning, after breakfast, we transfer to nearby Kiba Airstrip for a scheduled flight departure for Ruaha National Park. Upon arrival at Msembe Airstrip, we are met and taken on a relaxed game drive to Kigelia Camp, arriving in time for lunch.
Ruaha National Park is the largest park in all of Tanzania. Its remote location ensures it receives fewer visitors than it deserves – but it never fails to impress those intrepid enough to venture this far south.
Your time here will be spent on shared game drives in open sided 4×4 vehicles exploring pristine African bush. Guests enjoy excellent wildlife viewing in Ruaha. The park is second only to the Serengeti-Mara when it comes to big cat encounters – there are over 20 large lion prides spread across the park and sightings of leopard and cheetah are also reasonably common.
Kigelia Ruaha
Day 5 Loisaba – Maasai Mara
On day 5 of the honeymoon we transfer you from Loisaba to the Maasai Mara via light aircraft. We will transfer you to your next accommodation with more game viewing on the private drive there.
Cottar’s 1920s Camp
Day 5 Amboseli National Park – Maasai Mara
After breakfast we will be transferred to the airstrip for the scheduled flight to the Maasai Mara. On arrival at the Mara North Airstrip, we will be met and transferred to Elephant Pepper Camp with game viewing en route.
For those travelling between July and November you will be able to observe the spectacle of the migration, classified among the Seven Wonders of the World, when over 1.3 million wildebeest and zebra cross from the Serengeti in search of greener pastures.
Day 5 Kilembe- Mt Rwenzoris National Park
Today, we start our six day Rwenzoris trek. The hike today, you will pass through the Afro Montane Forest Zone with multitudes of birds and a chance of seeing a wild chimpanzee or blue monkey scampering off through the forest. You may also have an opportunity of seeing troupes of 15 to 20 Colobus monkys scampering through the tree tops.
Accommodation: Sine Hut
Day 5 Gondar
We enjoy a second day in Gondar, exploring and absorbing the atmosphere.
Today we explore the magnificent Sossusvlei area, with its gigantic red dunes, salt pans and dead trees.
Day 5 Chobe River Front – Savute
Following a morning activity (time permitting) and breakfast, we will be transferred to Kasane Airport for our onward air transfer to Savute Safari Lodge, where we will stay for two nights.
Historically the Savute Channel has flowed erratically, but the area is currently in a period of transition at the start of what appears to be another ‘wet cycle’. The channel began flowing again in 2009 for the first time in nearly 30 years, the last active period being from 1950-1981.
The Savute area offers a harsh and desert-like landscape in the dry season when the wildlife is supported by the now flowing Savute Channel. This contrasts dramatically with the rainy season where the seasonal pans fill with water and the Savute Marsh and surrounds are covered with lush green vegetation that attracts an annual migration of zebra and wildebeest, as well as an abundance of birdlife.
Day 5 Meru – Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
After breakfast we drive 3 hours around the north of Mt Kenya.
Lewa re-invests all the profits generated from tourism (including profits from Lewa Safari Camp) into its core programmes. By visiting Lewa, you help thousands of people from different cultures improve their lives, and give their children a future, at the same time as ensuring Africa’s wildlife has a stable home.
After lunch, we enjoy the facilities at camp before our afternoon game drive.
Lewa Safari Camp Camp
Day 5 Lower Zambezi
The Lower Zambezi is still relatively undeveloped, and its beauty is a result of this. The opportunities to get close to game wandering in and out of the Zambezi channels are manifold. The park lies opposite the famous Mana Pools Reserve in Zimbabwe, so the whole area on both sides of the river is a massive wildlife sanctuary. While at the camp, we have access to the finest game viewing possible.
Today you will continue to enjoy the wildlife action that is going on all around you. As well as being famous for its large herds of wildebeest and zebra, the Serengeti is a great place for spotting predators. Not surprisingly, with a ‘moveable feast’ all around them, lions thrive and it is not uncommon to see several prides on a single game drive alone. Cheetah are also regularly sighted, and if you are out and about early in the day, you may be lucky and spot a leopard, serval, or African wild cat.
We spend another day exploring this incredible wildlife area with the camp guides, who are trained and experienced in tracking and master bush craft.
The Selinda-Linyanti is known as one of the best wild dog areas in Africa. The dogs start denning anytime from June onwards after which they can usually be found with relative ease for 3-4 months afterwards as they hunt from their den. An abundance of cat species also frequent this area and the birdlife is rich with the best birding months being between October and January.
Day 5 Damaraland
We explore this fascinating part of Namibia, with the opportunity to track desert-adapted elephants and other wildlife, visit the San rock art at Tywelfontein or explore some of the geological oddities that abound. You might also want to visit the ‘fairy circles’, whose origins continue to baffle, or visit with the local Damara people and learn about their way of life.
Day 5 Kruger National Park – Sabi Sand
Check-out of Singita Lebombo and transfer by road the short distance to the Singita airstrip for your seat-in charter flight to Singita Boulders. Your game ranger at Singita Boulders will meet you and transfer you to the lodge. This afternoon you will enjoy your game drives at Boulders.
Singita Boulders Lodge
The mobile camp will follow us down river and be set up as we explore the banks of the Mupamadzi. The Mupamadzi River is clear and shallow; a tributary of the Luangwa, it rises in the mountainous escarpment within sight. In the area there are foothills, open plains, thickets, wooded parklands, reed beds and forest – it is amazing how many terrains and habitats you can walk through in one day.
On day 5 of the safari we transfer by road and air to the next destination, Sausage Tree Camp in the Lower Zambezi. We travel by road from the Bush Camp to Mfuwe Airport and take an internal flight to Jeki Airstrip. From there we will transfer to Chongwe River Camp Camp on the banks of the Chongwe River.
The Lower Zambezi National Park offers the spectacular opportunity to get up close to the game wandering in and out of the Zambezi channels. Herds of elephant and water buffalo are common in the area and birdlife along the riverbanks is exceptional.
Day 5 Sabi Sand – Phinda
On the fifth day we will transfer southwards from Sabi Sand to Phinda using a local vehicle, then light aircraft from the nearby airstrip to the Phinda Reserve. The flight usually takes about 1 and a half hours. You will be met on arrival and transferred overland to Phinda Mountain Lodge on the crest of a mountain.
At Phinda Mountain Lodge lunch is usually served on one of the shaded terraces, patios or in the dining room. The lookout deck at the lodge is particularly good for relaxation.
There are so many activities to consider participating in while staying here that you may need to just sit down and contemplate the next few days over a delicious dinner in the lodge’s open-air boma looking over the Lebombo Mountains.
Whatever you decide to do whilst you are here, an early evening walk to watch the sun setting over the South African plains would finish any day off nicely.
Wake up under 5-star canvas, nestled amid beautiful indigenous trees that attract a variety of birds.
We will enjoy two safari activities each full day we are here at Savanna. The best trained and most experienced team of game rangers and trackers have been assembled to ensure the most diverse and complete safari experience available.
Day 5 Selous – Pemba
After breakfast, we will transfer by air from Kiba airstrip to the peaceful island of Pemba and our accommodation for the next five nights, the award winning Fundu Lagoon. Once on Pemba Island, Funda Lagoon is only accessible by speed boat – all part of the experience.
Arrive for lunch and then relax with a romantic stroll along the peaceful shores of the Indian Ocean. Enjoy the first night here sharing in a sumptuous dinner, watching the sun set over the water, perhaps even on a dhow sunset cruise.
Fundu Lagoon
Day 5 Harkerville
Spend two nights at Tsala Treetop Lodge in a Treetop Suite.
This day will include sightseeing at Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary, Birds of Eden sanctuary, Tenikwa Wildlife Awareness and Rehabilitation Centre. There is also the option to go on a sunset cheetah walk.
Day 5 Bwindi National Park
Today we will have our first day of gorilla tracking. Once the gorillas are located, our small group will be allowed a maximum of one hour with them. Gorilla trekking is one of the world’s truly memorable wildlife experiences – a look into one of these magnificent creature’s eyes brings home the bond that exists between them and us. The hour is often over all too quickly, and we slowly make our way back to our lodge to recount the day’s adventures.
The mountain gorillas in Uganda are part of a worldwide population of just 1,000 individuals. The gorillas we are permitted to visit belong to either one of ten family groups, habituated for gorilla trekking.
A gentle 17km meander constitutes day 2 of the hike. Along the riverbed where you will be walking, a variety of water birds are often spotted including heron, goshawk and fish eagle. After a short ascent to the upper level you reach your second camp on the edge of a gorge with spectacular views of the river.
Game found in this area include but are not limited to zebra, topi, gazelle, impala, buffalo and giraffe, all frequenting the area throughout the year. Lion are rarely far away and leopard, ever present, but always elusive, stalk the rocky kopjes and river lines.
At Lamai, you can take game drives and walks, or relax together overlooking the Serengeti from your room or the swimming pool.
If you would like even more quality time with your spouse, private vehicles and guides are available at an extra cost and must be pre-booked.
Day 5 Katavi – Mahale
Day five sees us travelling north west to the border of Mahale National Park. We travel by air and boat to our next destination, the beautiful Greystoke Mahale lakeside camp.
Greystoke Mahale
We spend today at Barranco Camp for some much-needed altitude acclimatisation. You can explore the area and make memories taking photos amongst the spectacular scenery.
Game viewing in the dry season at Kwara is a dramatic experience as the vast open grasslands are often isolated from the mainland by deep waterways, thus creating the perfect hunting ground. Thousands of buffalo are hunted almost daily by up to four different lion prides and the area is famed for the clashes between these great animals seen regularly on game drives.
The Khwai River forms a boundary between the reserve and the community area. We spend three nights camping at an exclusive campsite in the community area, exploring the Khwai floodplains on game drives both during the day and at night. Night drives offer you an opportunity to find nocturnal animals that are rarely encountered during the day.
We will also have the opportunity to explore the surrounding wilderness on foot. Night drives and guided walks are conducted outside the boundaries of the Moremi Game Reserve in the Khwai community area. Activities include day and night game drive, walking safaris (conditions permitting).
On Day 5, we enjoy a three-hour game drive transfer to Kwando Lebala Camp, in the southern part of the concession.
At Lebala, the habitat is markedly different from that of Lagoon. The southerly flowing Kwando River disappears into the vast Linyanti marshland to the east, outside of the Kwando Reserve. Lebala sits on the floodplain of the Kwando River and the resultant ecosystem, a mix of wetlands, savannah, open woodland and thick mopane scrub is a wonderland for the wildlife that lives here.
Lebala Camp
Day 6 Ishasha
This is a remote part of Queen Elizabeth National Park, with a sense of exclusivity. A highlight of Ishasha is its large lion population, and the frequency of sightings is higher here than elsewhere in Uganda. An added bonus is that they climb trees to escape the midday heat.
Today, we enjoy the highlight of our trip, tracking the gentle giants of Africa, the mountain gorillas. Experienced guides will accompany us on our tracking, many of who have been involved in habituating the gorillas themselves.
The time taken to track the gorillas varies, and once the gorillas are located, our group will be allowed a maximum of one hour with them. This is one of the world’s truly memorable experiences – a look into one of these magnificent creature’s eyes brings home the bond that exists between them and us.
Day 6 Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
The day’s tracking of mountain gorillas is sure to be a highlight of your trip. The gorillas we are allowed to track belong to either one of six habituated family groups. For up to five years each, these groups have undergone a delicate process that has gradually brought them to tolerate the presence of humans for a brief period every day.
The time taken to track the gorillas can be up to several hours and once they are located, our group will be allowed a maximum of one hour with them.
Along with the numerous primate species and endangered chimpanzees, the most notable inhabitants of the park have to be the 408 critically endangered mountain gorillas, which live in family groups of between seven and 25 individuals. A number of these families have been habituated over a period of five years each to tolerate human presence for a brief period every day. Only eight visitors per day are allowed to track each gorilla family.
On each morning we go gorilla tracking, we will have an early start to get to the briefing point at park headquarters, where we receive information about our gorilla trekking experience and select our porters for the day. Then we’re off to the trailhead nearest our appointed gorilla family – the drive to the trailhead can take anything from 10 minutes to 2 hours – before we start our hike to find the gorillas. The walking can be strenuous because of the steep slopes and the high altitude. Initially, we will hike along established paths, our ranger coordinating with the advance trackers by radio to guide us in to the gorillas last know location. As we get to where the gorillas are, we will leave the paths and begin hacking our way through the slippery underbrush. Our porters will stay back as only our privileged party of 8 and our ranger approach the gorillas to spend our magical hour with them. The hour passes all too quickly, and then it’s time to reluctantly make our way back to our waiting vehicles.
Day 6 Mugie Wildlife Conservancy-Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, we will depart for the Great Rift Valley, stopping briefly at Thompson Falls, en-route to Mugunda Farm. On arrival at the farm, we will enjoy a tour followed by a talk on tea and coffee farming in Kenya. After a sumptuous country lunch, we will continue our journey to Lake Naivasha.
Accommodation: Loldia House
Day 6 Maasai Mara National Reserve
We will spend two full days in the Maasai Mara enjoying family-friendly game drives with opportunities to enjoy bush walks (minimum age restrictions may apply) and visits to a traditional Maasai village.
Alternatively, on one of the days, you are welcome to enjoy a hot air balloon safari (at extra cost) for an epic flight over the savannah – certainly a memorable way to mark a family birthday or anniversary.
Day 6 Pemba Island
Over the next six days, we will have the option to unwind and enjoy the facilities at our hotel or engage in some of the available or optional leisure activities. Fundu Lagoon allows each guest to choose how active, or how relaxed, they want to be.
After a relaxed breakfast, we will transfer you to your next destination – the Emerson Spice Hotel.
Watching the sun set from the hotel’s rooftop tea house is an incredible experience, with all of Stone Town laid open around you – from this position you can see a Hindu temple, a mosque and a cathedral – a testament to the island’s melting pot of religions.
Emerson Spice Hotel
Day 6 Serengeti National Park – Kigali
This morning, after a relaxed breakfast and lunch, we depart for nearby Kogatende Airstrip, carrying picnic lunches, for the afternoon scheduled flight to Kigali International Airport in Rwanda. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Today, we will spend the whole day exploring wildlife in the park with morning and afternoon game drives. You will have an opportunity of see more wildlife including elephants and tree climbing lions. At the and of the day’s activity, we will have a sun-downer as you enjoy the sunset.
Day 6 Nyungwe Forest NP – Gisenyi
Today after breakfast, we will enjoy a scenic drive approx 8hrs through the local communities of Rwanda to Gisenyi. Enroute enjoy lunch and a short tour in Kibuye.
Accommodation: Lake Kivu Serena Hotel
Day 6 Ruaha National Park
The rocky slopes of Ruaha surround vast open plains and seasonal wetlands that turn into a mini Okavango Delta in the wet season.
The most common ungulates are buffalo, zebra, giraffe and various relatively common antelope – with sightings of lesser kudu, the greater kudu and Grant’s gazelle not uncommon and also the rare roan and sable antelope. Elephant numbers in Ruaha are larger than any other national park in Tanzania with superb sightings of up to hundreds congregating by the river in the late dry season.
The birding is also excellent – with a count of nearly 600 species – with a variety of southern and northern birds including several noteworthy species.
Day 6 Maasai Mara
Spend three days exploring the Mara with morning and afternoon game viewing drives. Maasai Mara is one of Africa’s greatest wildlife reserves. Acacia dotted plains, tree-lined rivers and woodlands are abundant with wildlife and an array of birdlife. Game viewing is spectacular year round; you may see a pride of lions stalking their prey, observe a herd of elephant and their fascinating social structure, or see pods of hippo wallowing in the rivers.
The Mara plays host to one of the natural wonders of nature – The Great Wildebeest Migration. An estimated two million animals migrate in a year-round pattern through Tanzania and Kenya, following the rain. Around July/August each year, huge herds of wildebeest and zebra begin making dramatic river crossings and the grasslands of the Mara are covered by a mass of moving wildebeest as far as the eye can see, offering easy opportunity for crocodile and predators that are never far away.
We spend our time here enjoying morning and evening game drives and game walks, both in the Mara North Conservancy and the Mara Triangle. Both of these are community owned conservancies that allow you to enjoy the Mara away from the crowds associated with the main reserve.
Meals Included: Breakfast Lunch and Dinner
Day 6 Mt. Rwenzoris National Park
Trekking starts at 8.30am and you soon enter the Bamboo-Mimulopsis Zone which is steep climb with many high steps. In the wet season the bamboo area is rather muddy and slippery making the going slow. However the atmosphere and the forest is beautiful as you climb 551 metres altitude and a distance of 1.8km to Kalalama Camp at 3,147 meters which is in the Heather-Rapanea Zone where you can take a rest and a quick cup of tea or coffee before heading on to Mutinda Camp.
Accommodation: Mutinda Camp
Day 6 Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Today, we will depart our lodge early, using the nearby access road to descend quickly into the Ngorongoro Crater valley floor some 600m (200ft) below.
Ngorongoro Crater supports the densest concentration of predators in all of Africa, and is an excellent spot to look for some of the continent’s largest old elephant bulls – the natural sanctuary provided by the surrounding crater walls means it is home to some of the longest tusks you will see on safari in Africa. Ngorongoro is also renowned for its population of black rhinos, and sightings are reasonably reliable – a poignant rarity in East Africa these days. It is also an excellent spot for birdwatchers – with large flocks of flamingo and other water birds usually resident or passing through, as well as a significant number of birds of prey.
We return to our lodge for lunch, with the afternoon at leisure.
Day 6 Gondar – Axum
This morning, we fly to Axum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and spend the day exploring. Once again, there are numerous ancient buildings and monuments here, the most notable being the Church of St Mary of Zion, the Northern Stelae Field with its giant obelisks, and the tombs of Kaleb and Gebre Meskel.
Consolar Hotel
Day 6 Sossusvlei – Skeleton Coast
We fly from Sossusvlei to Doro Nawas via Swakopmund, and then from Dora Nawas to the Skeleton Coast near the Hoanib River. We arrive at our camp for lunch, and begin exploring this afternoon.
Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp
Day 6 Savute
Unlike the vast majority of the country, Savute is not a totally flat landscape: large outcrops of volcanic rock reach up out of the Kalahari sands towering over the endless savannah. These hills provide a habitat for a completely different array of small wildlife, birds and plants. The sand ridge, Ghoha Hills, and the dead trees on the Savute Marsh, offer some spectacular photographic opportunities.
The Savute Marsh has been the stage for many of the most dramatic wildlife documentaries in Africa. The wide open country, good ungulate populations and particularly strong prides of lion and hyena clans make for dramatic wildlife interaction and excellent viewing opportunities. The marsh is prime cheetah country and it is not unusual to see wild dog hunting in the Savute in the wet season.
Day 6 Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
We spend the day exploring Lewa and enjoying its wildlife and landscapes.
Lewa is especially good for spotting rare desert-adapted species such as oryx, Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk and Somali ostrich. Lion and elephant are also prevalent, as are special bird species such as vulturine guinea fowl.
The river’s edge is overhung with a thick riverine fringe, while further inland is a flood plain fringed with mopane forest and interspersed with winterthorn trees. The Lower Zambezi National Park covers an area of 4,092 square kilometres, but most of the game is concentrated along the valley floor. This gives us a variety of activities through which to explore, including game drives (both day and night), walking safaris, canoeing and boating. Fishing for tiger fish is also an option, with fly-fishing, bait and spinning being the three most successful methods of fishing practiced. With personalised guiding, we can decide exactly what activity we would like to take and when.
Day 6 Selinda – Okavango Delta
Following the morning activity (time permitting) and breakfast, we will be transferred by air to Duba Expedition Camp, where we will stay for three nights.
Duba offers both land and water based activities, principally nature viewing in varied habitats in open 4×4 vehicles, nature walks (on request and requiring a special guide), mokoro trips and boat excursions. Whilst exploring the spectacular ecology of this area, one can enjoy close-up viewing of lion, leopard, elephant, cheetah and buffalo along with all the abundant plains game. Birding is fabulous here with immense species diversity and mind-boggling numbers.
What makes the concession so unique is its position on the extreme north of the Okavango. This position encompasses such a wide variety of habitats and species that it has representatives of just about every animal that occurs in the Okavango biome.
Duba Expedition Camp
Day 6 Damaraland – Etosha
We depart our camp and fly to the border of Etosha National Park. With no time to waste we will indulge in an afternoon or early evening game drive.
The Etosha Pan is a major feature of the national park and is so big it can be seen from space. It covers almost a quarter of the park and is the largest salt pan in Africa. The pan was originally a lake but over time the earth’s climate forced the rivers that once fed the lake to change course and flow into the Atlantic Ocean. If one were to try find where the lake once lay today, only the dry baked alkaline clay marks would give you a clue.
Spend three adventurous nights at Singita Boulders in a luxury suite. Inclusive of meals, drinks, two safari activities per day, return airstrip transfers and laundry.
Singita Sabi Sand offers rare solitude and the ultimate in safari luxury on 18,000 hectares (45,000 acres) of prime game viewing land in an exclusive private sanctuary adjoining the world-renowned Kruger National Park. Singita Boulders overlooks the Sand River, allowing you to interact with nature in a lavish milieu that has earned Singita the highest international accolades for exceptional standards in accommodation, service and cuisine.
The national park is over 9,000km square and on day 6 we will continue to explore the habitats around the Mupamadzi with an experienced guide.
Whether it’s canoeing, a spot of fly or spin fishing, or just an easy morning watching the wildlife that comes into the camp, today we can take the day in our stride after yesterday’s travelling.
The Phinda Private Game Reserve is a hive of activity where wildlife, game and bird life are concerned. As well as having reintroduced the cheetah into the area after a 50 year absence, andBeyond have also nurtured the black rhino back from the brink of extinction in the reserve. While the less endangered white rhino favours water holes, the black rhino takes on a more contemplative nature in constant solitary rambles.
The trackers and rangers have a lifetime of knowledge of the African bush and have all undergone extensive training in the art of tracking Africa’s wildlife, ensuring that Savanna provides its guests with a comprehensive check list of sightings.
Reflect on paths well-trodden as we spend our last night here. The library adjoining the public lounge provides wifi, and allows for the transferring of digital photo memories of the days so far.
Day 6 Pemba
Fundu Lagoon offers the chance to unwind after the last few days of safari and travel. The Fusion Spa has a range of exclusive treatments using specially formulated blends of local spices.
This fabulous resort consists of just 18 canvas and thatch rooms, and is the epitome of the Swahili chic that characterises the East African coast. Sparkling white sandy beaches lapped by the warm Indian Ocean lead to some of the best diving and snorkelling opportunities in the world.
Day 6 Harkerville – Oudtshoorn
We continue our touring inland to Oudtshoorn. En route, we can visit the Knsyna Elephant Park and art galleries. On arrival in Oudtshoorn, we will spend the latter half of the day visiting the fantastic Cango Caves.
Make the most of the one night staying at Rosenhof Country House by abandoning yourselves to the jacuzzi and sauna after the day of activity.
Day 6 Kisoro – Volcanoes National Park
For the next stage of our tour we travel by road across the border to Rwanda and Volcanoes National Park.
The Virunga Volcanoes, a rugged chain of eight peaks, rise as high as 4,500 metres in places, and five of these mountains are protected in Rwanda. The slopes of each mountain are covered with thick rainforest, which gives way to montane grassland and alpine moorland higher up.
Descending back down into the riverbed, day 3 is another 17km hike along the floor of the canyon where enchanting geological features line this extraordinary landscape. In the evening, enjoy your last night dining under the magnificent African sky by candlelight.
You’ve plenty of time to relax at Lamai and you don’t need to rush into game drives every day – pace your time together with short guided walks. Take a picnic into the bush to make the most of the stretches of time here.
Day 6 Mahale
We will enjoy breakfast overlooking Lake Tanganyika and, when sightings of the local chimps have been confirmed, take a trek into the forest behind the camp to find them.
In Mahale the dry season starts in June, when the long rains have stopped, and goes through to October. At this time of year the temperatures increase and the skies are quite hazy, the lake has never been more appealing for a cooling dip. As the dry season progresses, the chimps are more usually found in the lower slopes due to their favourite fruits being found lower down.
On day 5 of the climb we reach Karanga Camp which stands at 13,780 feet, but not before we’ve got over the hurdle of the Barranco Wall – don’t worry, it’s not as difficult as it may at first appear. This will take a 1 – 2 hour scramble.
The Karanga Valley is the last place for the porters to collect water and they will gather it here for the rest of the ascent. After lunch you can spend time relaxing or doing some exploring.
The hike to Karanga Camp will take approximately 4 hours.
The Okavango Delta is one of the world’s largest inland deltas situated in the middle of the largest stretch of continuous sand in the world – the Kalahari basin. This oasis in the middle of the desert is a rich yet fragile ecosystem, providing a life source for an incredible variety of wildlife. A wealth of species have adapted to the contrasting conditions created by living in the harsh Kalahari desert which is transformed annually with the arrival of the delta flood waters originating in Angola.
If water levels permit we will go out for water-based game viewing activities or open 4×4 drives.
Whilst out in the bush on the morning of day 6, we have the luxury of being served breakfast in the wilderness, after which we return to our lodge. In the afternoon we can enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Mburo.
As Khwai lies outside the parks, it offers the freedom and flexibility normally only possible with the heavier price tag of a private concession. Go off-road for a closer look at sightings, night drive in search of nocturnal species, and, with a little advance planning, head out on game walks to track wildlife on foot.
Khwai is also home to a village community where people live side by side with the resident wildlife. Some camps will offer village visits for a dose of cultural insight to go with your safari. For those not visiting the water camps of the delta, many camps in Khwai offer the chance to get out on a mokoro (traditional canoe), although excursions are less traditional in nature, skirting the riverbanks, rather than open delta floodplains.
We explore the southern part of Kwando Concession.
Day 7 Ishasha – Kibale Forest National Park
We continue our journey north on a 6 hour drive through the western branch of the Great Rift Valley.
Day 7 Lake Mburo – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
On day 8, after an early breakfast, we will have our last game drive as we move out of the park. We enjoy a scenic 8 hour drive to our lodge in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. After the journey we can have a relaxing evening at the lodge.
We will have the opportunity of gorilla tracking in the forest once more.
The park comprises 331 square kilometres of jungle forests and contains both montane and lowland forest and is accessible only on foot. In addition to the incredible gorillas, the park is also a sanctuary for colobus monkeys, chimpanzees and many birds such as hornbills and turacos.
This morning we will meet at the park headquarters to be briefed on today’s primate activity – golden monkey tracking in the bamboo forests of the Virungas.
This little known primate offers a chance to track an equally fascinating endangered species. You will set off on your trek to find them, accompanied by experienced rangers, in a small group of no more than eight people. The monkeys have been habituated to the presence of the rangers and guests, and once we locate them, you will spend up to an hour observing their charming antics, as they leap from branch to branch.
We will drive back to Kigali and transfer you to the airport for your departure flight home.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
On this, our last full day we will enjoy a second encounter with the mountain gorillas. No two visits to these gentle giants are the same. There are up to eleven habituated groups currently available to track in Bwindi, with five of these situated in Northern Bwindi: Rushegura, Habinyanja, Mubare, Oruzogu and Bitukura. Each will have their own territory, in a slightly different location, with its own variety of ages and individual characters, giving every family its own unique group dynamic.
Day 7 Lake Naivasha-Maasai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast at the lodge, we will then depart for Masai Mara Game Reserve arriving at your camp in time for lunch. This will be followed by an afternoon game viewing drive. Our camp is located on the private Koiyaki conservancy, which boasts panoramic views stretching miles across the plains.
Accommodation: Ol Seki Camp
Whatever the time of year, all visitors to the Mara are rewarded with exceptional game viewing, and if you are a fan of the big cats, you will definitely not be disappointed. We will also visit the bank of the Mara River, a prime spot for hippo and crocodile and some beautiful birdlife.
All in all, this is the perfect park for a family safari as it offers so much variety of wildlife. There is so much to see, that neither the children nor the adults will be in danger of getting safari fatigue.
The main lodge buildings at Fundu Lagoon are built under thatch, overlooking the sea, and is the perfect spot to enjoy meals at this resort. Enjoy breakfast in the main dining area or at the stunning jetty bar, but consider taking a dinner in a romantic setting on the white sandy beach one night. There are also several bar lounge areas, one of which is situated along the long jetty which stretches way out into the crystal waters of the bay.
During the day, you can pick between a range of included activities. Why not take an unguided mangrove creek safari in a canoe? Or spend the afternoon wind-surfing or kayaking on the warm turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. For a colourful insight into Pemba’s underwater riches, why not enjoy a snorkeling excursion amongst the coral and colourful exotic fish.
Day 7 is your chance to explore every nook and cranny of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. One can spend an hour getting lost in its warren like alleyways but we recommend you book a guided tour (at extra cost) to make the most of the fascinating sites that lie deep within the ravine-like streets of this historic coastal trading town.
Sites include museums featuring artefacts from the early days of the sultanate, ancient Arabic forts, former homes of merchants and slave traders, Persian bathhouses and traditional spas and Palace ruins.
Day 7 Queen Elizabeth NP – Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Today, you will have a game drive as you leave the park and proceed to Bwindi. You will have lunch at the camp. Relax at the camp in the afternoon. You also have an optional community walk that will take you through the villages learning more about people and the ways of lives.
Accommodation: Gorilla Forest Camp
Day 7 Gisenyi
Kivu Coffee Experience introduces the coffee growth process ‘from crop to cup’. You will start in Gisenyi with a boat trip to Nyamirundi Island to visit the plantation of a local coffee cooperative. The volcanic soils of the island give the coffee a full bodied, yet non-acidic flavor, and some of the best coffee in the world is grown in this area. The coffee cooperative, Ingoboka, has a total of over 2,000 members, all of whom own small coffee farms on the shores of the lake and its surroundings.
From the island, the journey will continue to the nearby washing station where you can enjoy an introduction to the washing process that involves over 20 sophisticated steps. In the end, you can roast your own coffee on an open fire and have a personal coffee tasting experience. In the afternoon if time permits, visit a Batwa community near Gisenyi town and have the unique experience of their culture which is quite unique and more interesting. Their famous traditional skills of pottery, singing and the willingness to share their culture with foreign visitors make the dancing pots a colorful cultural tour experience.
Accommodation: Lake Kivu Serena
Every day we are at Ruaha, there is the chance to get out of the vehicle and head out on daily forays into the bush on foot. Our trained and experienced guides will ensure our safety and enjoyment in these awe-inspiring natural surroundings.
Whilst on safari, there is nothing better than marking the beginning or end of another day in the bush with a breakfast or sundowners served in a secluded corner of the savannah. Imagine enjoying a cold beer at the end of a dusty day, swinging your legs from your perch on a fallen tree, overlooking the never-ending plains as the sun slowly bleeds into the horizon. These moments are what memories are made of.
Day 7 is another day of exploring the Maasai Mara National Reserve with your guide. Whatever the time of year, all visitors to the Mara are rewarded with exceptional game viewing, and if you are a fan of the big cats, you will definitely not be disappointed. We will also visit the bank of the Mara River, a prime spot for hippo and crocodile and some beautiful birdlife.
We enjoy a second day of game viewing in the Maasai Mara. The vast, fertile plains of the Mara boast a plethora of wildlife; with over 450 bird species and both resident and transient populations of lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, giraffe, to name a few, the plains are dense with game.
Today, you will continue the ascent and you cross the Mutinda valley through the tussock grass and everlasting flowers interspersed with many Giant Lobelias. You will proceed climbing a steep section up to the Namusangi Valley (3,840 meters), which ends abruptly with sheer waterfalls and fantastic views of Mutinda Peaks.
Accommodation: Bugata Camp
Day 7 Ngorongoro – Serengeti National Park
Following an early breakfast on day 7, we will depart our lodge and drive to our next accommodation in the Serengeti – a semi-nomadic camp that moves several times a year to follow the migration.
From December to April, the Serengeti Safari Camp will be located in the Ndutu area, near the southern Serengeti plains where the herds of wildebeest mass during their calving season. In May and November the camp occupies a spot near Moru, in central Serengeti, as the herds move through this picturesque area typified by rocky outcrops and known for its localised population of black rhinoceros. In June and early July, the camp will move to an idyllic spot in the ‘western corridor’ as the herds start to march northwards and cross the Grumeti River. From July to October, its base will move further north still, near the Mara River. Wherever our destination, our journey will be to a nearby airstrip, where we will be met by our private guide and vehicle and transferred to camp for the next three nights of adventure.
We will enjoy lunch at the camp, followed by our first game drive across the Serengeti plains.
Day 7 Axum – Lalibela
On day 7 we fly south to Lalibela, a centre of pilgrimage for Ethiopian Orthodoxy, and famous for its 11 monolithic churches hewn from rock. This afternoon, we will visit the most notable of these churches, which were built as early as the 13th century.
Mountain View Hotel
Day 7 Skeleton Coast
We explore this part of the Skeleton Coast and the hinterland.
Day 7 Savute – Moremi
After an early morning activity (time permitting) and breakfast, we will be transferred to Camp Moremi by light aircraft where we will stay for two nights.
Moremi Game Reserve is a rich and diverse wildlife sanctuary in the Okavango Delta. The reserve is unfenced and its boundaries are defined naturally by river systems. The vegetation is varied, with dry land complemented by permanent and seasonal swamplands, resulting in an excellent diversity of both wildlife and birdlife. There is a network of game drive routes through the reserve as well as access to the permanent delta waterways in Xakanaxa where boating can be enjoyed.
We spend another day exploring Lewa. Lewa re-invests all the profits generated from tourism (including profits from Lewa Safari Camp) into its core programmes. By visiting Lewa, you help thousands of people from different cultures improve their lives, and give their children a future, at the same time as ensuring Africa’s wildlife has a stable home.
Day 7 Lower Zambezi – Livingstone
After breakfast, we will be transferred by road to Jeki Airstrip for our internal flight to Lusaka Airport and on to Livingstone Airport. We are met and transferred by road to our next accommodation.
Livingstone is an historic colonial town most famous for its proximity to the Victoria Falls. The town has experienced a revival in the last decade with the renovation of old colonial-style buildings which line the shaded main avenue. Today, we choose from a wide range of activities including white water rafting, bungee jumping or, later in the day, a sunset cruise.
Sussi & Chuma Lodge
Day 7 Kigali – Mgahinga National Park
Today we enjoy a city tour of Kigali, one of Africa’s cleanest cities. After lunch, we transfer by road for 5 hours to the lofty peaks of the Virunga Volcanoes. We will cross the border into Uganda and base ourselves at Mt Gahinga Lodge for the next three nights.
Day 7 Kwando – Kwara Concession
After a morning activity (time permitting) and an early breakfast, we will be transferred to our airstrip for a flight to Kwara concession on the Okavango Delta.
Kwara offers, within the exclusive concession in which it is located, a wide variety of activities. In addition to game drives, both day and night, the camp offers mokoro trips, as well as fishing. Boat trips are on a double-decker boat that visits the Godikwe Lagoon in the waters of the Moremi Game Reserve.
Kwara is known for its consistent sightings of predators, including lion, cheetah and leopard Herds of elephants also frequent the area, as well as giraffe, zebra, sitatunga, lechwe, impala and hippo.
The vegetation at Kwara is varied, with dry land complemented by permanent and seasonal swamplands, resulting in an excellent diversity of both wildlife and birdlife. Game is more concentrated around the permanent water during the dry season (Apr – Oct) with it becoming very hot in the later months. The rainy season (Nov – Apr) invigorates the lush scenery with wild flowers, dramatic thundershowers, spectacular sunsets and the birthing season brings great predator and prey interaction.
Kwara Camp (3 nights)
The Okavango Delta is one of the world’s largest inland deltas, situated in the middle of the largest stretch of continuous sand in the world – the Kalahari basin. This oasis in the middle of the desert is a rich yet fragile ecosystem, providing a life source for an incredible variety of wildlife. A wealth of species have adapted to the contrasting conditions created by living in the harsh Kalahari Desert which is transformed annually with the arrival of the delta flood waters that originate in Angola.
The Okavango wetland encompasses Moremi Game Reserve and surrounding regions divided into areas known as private concessions. These concessions are wildlife management areas, carefully administrated to balance the growing community’s development and conservation, whilst empowering citizens through sustainable tourism. Many of the exclusive lodges in Botswana are situated within these concessions in the delta, providing an unparalleled wildlife experience – exclusive and remote, avoiding mass tourism and exploitation.
We explore the area around our camp in vehicles, by boat and on foot.
Day 7 Etosha
We spend the day exploring the wildlife and landscapes of Etosha National Park.
There is an abundance of game in the park, home to some of the most common and rarest wildlife species. The areas with thicker vegetation are home to elephant (some of the largest in Africa due to the vitamins and nutrients found in the ground), the endangered black rhino and even leopard. Lions are camouflaged in the pale-golden colour of the grasslands, while giraffes rise high above most of the dry vegetation. More than 340 bird species have been recorded in the park, including ostrich and the heaviest flying bird, kori bustard. The Etosha Pan is also the only mass breeding ground for flamingo in Namibia.
Today we enjoy a number of game-based activities at Sabi Sand.
On day 7 we transfer to Nsefu Bush Camp where we can take advantage of the variety of activities available from camp; the alternative is to simply relax with a drink on the verandah and enjoy the clear views of the Luangwa River, the most intact river system in Africa.
Nsefu Bush Camp
While staying at Chongwe River Camp for four nights it becomes easy to feel at home in its sophisticated and opulent surroundings. An early morning game drive followed by lunch overlooking the Zambezi River is a great way to spend the third day here.
For additional costs you can participate in, amongst other things, a photographic safari, specialist birding safari, Indian Ocean scuba safari or enjoy a comfortable night under the stars in the heart of the bush, kept safe by an armed guard.
Day 7 Sabi Sand – Johannesburg – Port Elizabeth
On day 7 we will transfer by private vehicle to Skukuza Airport to take internal flights to Johannesburg and then Port Elizabeth Airport. You will arrive in the evening at Port Elizabeth and be met and transferred to The Windermere.
The Windermere
Pemba Island is also known as The Green Island and there are 988 square kilometres of luscious green to explore at your leisure. As well as this, and for an additional cost, it is possible to travel to the protected Misali Island on a day trip from Pemba Island. Depending on the time of year you visit you can sometimes find turtles nesting on this island.
Day 7 Oudtshoorn – Swellendam
After breakfast and a morning visit to the Ostrich Farm in Oudtshoorn we will continue along the Robinson Pass to Mossel Bay. Before arriving at Schoone Oordt Country House late afternoon we will visit the Diaz Museum in Mossel Bay.
You will spend one night at Schoone Oordt Country House in a luxury room. The country house is set in amazing grounds which are well worth exploring in the afternoon, or you are free to wander into Swellendam, a town rich in history.
Schoone Oordt Country House
On our first full day in Rwanda we go golden monkey tracking in the bamboo forests of the Virungas.
After a few days of gentler routes, today brings a more challenging 16km hike from the base of the canyon to a beautiful green oasis of acacia trees on the upper level. From there you will be transported back to the lodge to relax before reflecting on your extraordinary adventure over dinner.
Day 7 Northern Serengeti – Zanzibar
We depart Lamai Serengeti with picnic in hand and transfer back to Kogatende Airstrip to board our flight to Zanzibar for the next six days of this indulgent honeymoon.
Essque Zalu
We can enjoy a boat trip or take in some fishing, as well as a chimp trek into the forest and after all this, enjoy early evening sundowners on the headland rocks at the charming bar.
Today we climb from Karanga Camp at 13,780 feet to Barafu Camp at 14,930 feet. Travelling over ridges and valleys, we head in an easterly direction.
You will want to get a good few hours’ sleep when you reach camp as later this evening/very early tomorrow will see us attempting the final push to the summit of Kilimanjaro.
Today’s hiking will take us approximately 4 hours.
Flood levels fluctuate dramatically throughout the year, with high water levels peaking in the central Okavango during the dry winter months and water levels at their lowest during the later summer months, contrary to the seasonal rainfall.
Game is more concentrated around the permanent water during the dry season (Apr – Oct) with it becoming very hot in the later months. The heronries become active as the migrant birds return to Botswana from September through November, and general bird watching is excellent throughout the summer months. The rainy season (Nov – Apr) invigorates the lush scenery with wild flowers, dramatic thundershowers, spectacular sunsets and the birthing season brings great predator and prey interaction.
Day 7 Khwai – Savuti
After breakfast, we drive a full day north to Savuti.
Unlike the vast majority of the country, Central Chobe is not flat landscape. Large outcrops of volcanic rock reach up out of the Kalahari sands, towering over the endless savannah. These hills provide habitat for a completely different array of small wildlife, birds and plants.
The Savuti Marsh has been the stage for many of the most dramatic wildlife documentaries in Africa. The wide open country, good ungulate populations and particularly strong prides of lion and hyaena clans make for dramatic wildlife interaction and excellent viewing opportunities.
The now dry Savuti Channel runs through this landscape linking the drysand-veld, the waterholes, the hills and the grassland that was the Savuti Marsh.
Today we track wild mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. The tracking can take anything from 1 to 8 hours to complete – so be prepared for a long day hiking through ancient rainforest in search of these amazing creatures.
We will transfer to Kisoro Airstrip for a shared flight to Entebbe. Upon arrival at Entebbe airport, we will be met and transferred 10 minutes to Boma Guesthouse for relaxation. (This is dependent on the time of your onward flight.) Later in the day, we will be transferred back to Entebbe airport to check in for our international departure flight.
We will spend two full days viewing the wildlife in the grand Maasai Mara, with game drives and options to enjoy bush walks and optional hot air balloon safaris, as well as an opportunity to visit a traditional Maasai village.
Day 8 Maasai Mara – Ukunda
After breakfast, we will depart for our final, early morning game drive. We will return to camp in time for lunch and then transfer to the airstrip for our flight to Ukunda.
Tijara Beach Resort
After breakfast this morning, we transfer you to the nearby Kihihi Airstrip where you will take the scheduled flight departing for Entebbe. Upon arrival, you are met by our driver and vehicle who will transfer you to a guesthouse in Entebbe, where you can enjoy lunch and some well-deserved relaxation, before transferring to Entebbe International Airport for your flight out.
Day rooms are available on request.
Day 8 Lewa – Maasai Mara
After breakfast we depart for the airstrip for a scheduled departure to the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve. Upon arrival in the Mara, we will be met and transferred to the camp.
After lunch overlooking the river, enjoy the facilities at camp before our afternoon game drive.
For those who want to spend their time on Pemba in a more relaxed way, let someone else take the helm on a classic sunset dhow cruise experience. These traditional sailing boats have been used along the Swahili coast for centuries, and your trip to Pemba is not complete without enjoying a cruise on one of these wooden-hulled vessels, watching the sun set over the ocean with a delicious cocktail or cool beer in one hand.
Day 8 Zanzibar Island – Out
Enjoy breakfast looking out over the rooftops of Stone Town, before being transferred to Zanzibar Airport for your departure flight.
Day 8 Mgahinga National Park
The time taken to track the gorillas varies from half an hour to 9 hours before we return to camp, depending on the location of the gorillas. Once the gorillas are located, our group will be allowed a maximum of 1 hour with them. This is one of the world’s truly memorable experiences – a look into one of these magnificent creature’s eyes brings home the very special kinship that exists between them and us.
Today, we will take a guided hike through the forest home of the local Batwa tribe – an ancient forest people who have lived in this area for tens of thousands of years but were evicted from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park when it was gazette to protect the hunter-gatherers. Proud hunter-gatherers, they will demonstrate the traditional art of making fire, show you how they lived in the forest, showcase their traditional hunting techniques, and keep you entertained all along the way. This cultural experience is part of an ongoing development programme and is of direct benefit to the still much marginalized Batwa community.
Day 8 Gisenyi – Volcanoes National Park
After a relaxed breakfast, we will drive approx. 1.5hrs to Kinigi, Arrive at the lodge in time for lunch. Later this afternoon, visit the Iby’iwachyu Village, interact with the local community and learn about the Rwandan culture.
Day 8 Ruaha – Dar es Salaam – Out
This morning, after a relaxed breakfast at camp, we depart for Msembe Airstrip carrying picnic lunches. Here we will board a scheduled flight to Dar es Salaam and met to be transferred to the international terminal for your flight home.
Day 8 Maasai Mara – Diani Beach
After lunch in Maasai Mara we will transfer by air to Ukunda where you will be taken to the next destination for three full days of rest and relaxation by the Indian Ocean.
Afrochic Diani
Day 8 Maasai Mara – Nairobi – Out
After a relaxed breakfast at camp, we will transfer to the airstrip for our scheduled flight to Nairobi. You will be met at Wilson Airport and transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International for your international departure flight.
Today, we continue on our adventure safari as we climb Weismann’s Peak 4,620 metres and nearby Stella Peak 4,626m. The total distance of today’s hiking is around 9km or 4 to 6 hours, ending at Bugata Camp at 4,062m.
Day 8 Serengeti National Park
The next two days will be spent exploring the Serengeti for some of the exceptional wildlife viewing this destination offers. After breakfast at camp, we can embark on our game drive. Having a private guide and vehicle allows us the chance to set our own agenda, and we can either make shorter forays away from camp in the morning and afternoon, or spend all day out on the game tracks to enjoy wildlife viewing from dawn until dusk.
Day 8 Lalibela
We enjoy a second day of sightseeing, and take a drive to the Yemrehanna Kristos church, which was built before the main Lalibela ones, and which is located inside a massive cave. We visit the Na’akuto Le’ab Monastery (also built under a massive rock) before returning to our hotel.
Day 8 Skeleton Coast – Etosha
We depart our camp and fly to Doro Nawas, and on to the Ongava Game reserve, bordering the Etosha National Park.
Day 8 Moremi
Moremi is amongst the best game reserves in Africa for viewing the endangered African wild dog and Xakanaxa is home to a resident herd of several hundred buffalo whose range covers the territories of at least four prides of lion which may often be seen flanking the ever moving herd. Breeding herds of elephant move between their browsing areas in the mopane forests and the fresh water of the Okavango. Red lechwe are one of the more unusual antelope species commonly found here.
Game is more concentrated around the permanent water during the dry season. The heronries become active as the migrant birds return to Botswana from September through November, and general bird watching is excellent throughout the summer months. The rainy season (Nov – Apr) invigorates the lush scenery with wild flowers, dramatic thundershowers, spectacular sunsets and the birthing season brings great predator and prey interaction.
On our final full day we will enjoy game drives in the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park where Zambia’s only white rhino can be spotted. Also available are early morning or sunset river cruises. In addition we have an option of a cultural tour of Livingstone, including a visit to the Museum and the Simonga Village as well as a guided tour of Victoria Falls and rainforest on the Zambian side. A shopping tour in Livingstone town also provides an opportunity to experience the local flavour.
Flood levels in the delta fluctuate dramatically throughout the year, with high water levels peaking in the central Okavango during the dry winter months and water levels at their lowest during the later summer months, contrary to the seasonal rainfall. The landscape, activities and game viewing vary considerably throughout the delta depending on your location, the season and flood levels.
We will spend a second day exploring the area in the company of our guides.
Day 8 Etosha – Windhoek – Out
In the morning we will take part in our final game drive in Etosha and after lunch we fly back to Windhoek International Airport for onward travel arrangements.
Transfer the short distance to the airstrip and transfer by seat-in charter light aircraft to the Phinda Game Reserve. This flight is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. You will be met on arrival and transferred overland to Phinda Vlei Lodge.
Phinda Vlei Lodge
Day 8 South Luangwa – Lusaka – Out
Upon completion of your walking safari we will transfer you by road to the Mfuwe Airport to take a connecting flight onto the larger Lusaka Airport and onwards.
Chongwe River Camp offers some of the finest game viewing in natural habitats and the Lower Zambezi National Park is in a prime position to fulfil guests’ safari desires as it offers such a variety of environments to explore. Take advantage of the opportunity to explore before leaving for Livingstone on day nine.
We enjoy the final night at this camp with dinner under the stars.
Day 8 Phinda – Johannesburg – Out
Having completed a whirlwind tour of the highlights in the South African wilderness you can enjoy a leisurely breakfast on your private veranda and go for one more dip in the plunge pool before saying a sad farewell to the Phinda Game Reserve.
We will transfer you from the lodge to Richard’s Bay Airport for your flight to Johannesburg and onward travel arrangements.
Day 8 Port Elizabeth – Kariega
After staying for one night at The Windermere on a bed and breakfast basis we will transfer you by private vehicle to the Kariega Game Reserve on the Eastern Cape. This will take approximately 2 hours.
From Fundu Lagoon it is possible to enjoy an idyllic dinner on the beach or in the day time, take a picnic down to the white sands.
Day 8 Swellendam – Hermanus
On day 8 we will leave Swellendam and travel to Hermanus, via either Cape Agulhas or Stanford if you would like to include a wine-tasting. We arrive in Hermanus in the late afternoon and it is here that you will say goodbye to your guide of the last five days.
For the next two nights you will explore Hermanus and all that this quaint village has to offer. This includes land or boat based whale watching (in season, May – November). These tours are optional and details are provided separately.
Ocean Eleven Guesthouse
Today, we track mountain gorillas once more. Experienced guides will accompany us on our tracking, many of who have been involved in habituating the gorillas themselves.
In the afternoon we can drive into Gisenyi to explore on the edge of the incredible Lake Kivu.
Day 8 Fish River Canyon – Mariental
Following another night at Fish River Lodge you will drive approximately 5 – 6 hours north to Mariental for one night.
If you set off early enough from Fish River you can take advantage of a range of activities in the Kalahari including a further hike, mountain biking, game drive or sundown drive (all for an extra cost), or you may simply want to relax and enjoy this desert hideaway.
Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge
Day 8 Zanzibar
With an incredible four full days staying at Essque Zalu you can take the pace down a notch while on the romantic island of Zanzibar.
Another chimp trek is on the cards, followed by optional kayaking or snorkelling in the lake.
Mahale’s green season runs from November through to March and this time of year is a photographers dream. The forest offers varied viewing, although the forest is at its best, full of the colour of wildflowers, birds and butterflies. The lake is also clearest in these months with incredible views of the Congo beyond.
We enjoy our last night here with dinner overlooking the lake.
Day 7 of the climb will prove to be our most challenging as we ascend further than we have on any other single day – over 4,000 feet higher, to the summit.
Rising before the new day begins we climb for 6 hours through thick scree, until we reach Stella Point, as the sun is rising. We cannot rest for too long though, and after a short time we move on again – this is important as it is extremely cold at this height. We continue along the rim for another 1 to 2 hours, eventually reaching Uhuru Peak – our ultimate goal, the top of Kilimanjaro.
There is time to take pictures to savour this, your glorious moment of achievement – reaching the pinnacle of Africa.
Following this we will begin our 3 hour descent back to Barafu Camp and then after a short rest, we descend again to Mweka Camp where we stay for the night.
There is a 66% success rate for reaching the summit. Those who reach Stella Point and don’t go any further up still receive a certificate and should be equally proud.
Today’s ascent to the peak of Kilimanjaro is likely to take around 8 hours and the descent will take around 6.
Day 8 Okavango Delta – Johannesburg
After the morning activity (time permitting) and breakfast, we will be transferred by light aircraft to Maun Airport for our onward flight to Johannesburg. Here, we will stay overnight in preparation for our flight to Kigali the next day.
Day 8 Savuti
Undoubtedly it is the interaction between lion and elephant that is the most interesting aspect of Savuti. The area is inhabited by a huge pride of lions with numbers fluctuating from 20-30 members.
These remarkable lion have learned over the years how to hunt these massive pachyderms that are supposedly above predation. Launching their attack under darkness and using their numbers, they manage to kill adolescent and even young adult elephant.
The marsh is prime cheetah country and in the wet season it is not unusual to have the wild dog hunting here in Central Chobe.
Day 8 Kwara Concession
We explore the Kwara Concession.
Kwara Camp
Day 9 Kibale Forest National Park – Entebbe
Today we drive back to Entebbe (7 hours) for our international flight out.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Whatever the time of year, all visitors to the Mara are rewarded with exceptional game viewing, and if you are a fan of the big cats, you will definitely not be disappointed. We will also visit the bank of the Mara River, a prime spot for hippos and crocodiles and some beautiful birdlife.
We will have the opportunity of a second gorilla tracking in the forest. The gorillas we are allowed to track belong to either one of six habituated family groups. For up to five years each, these groups have undergone a delicate process that has gradually brought them to tolerate the presence of humans for a brief period every day.
Once the gorillas are located our group will be allowed a maximum of one hour with them.
Day 9 Ukunda
Following our adventures in the bush, we will spend two full days in Ukunda, an hour away from Mombasa, soaking up the sunshine on the beach – the perfect end to your Kenyan family safari holiday.
Today we will explore with morning and afternoon game drives.
If you are travelling between July and October, the annual migration of an estimated two million animals will be passing through the Mara. Witnessing the migratory herds is one of life’s greatest wildlife experiences, as the plains of the Maasai Mara are covered with a mass of moving wildebeest and zebra, offering easy opportunities to predators that are never far away.
In addition to relaxing in spectacular surroundings on the beach, occasionally getting up to participate in one of the included activities mentioned previously, Fundu Lagoon also offers a wide range of optional activities that you can engage in. For an additional charge, you can try your hand at deep sea fishing as well as various other motorized watersports including waterskiing.
Today we drive 90 minutes to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for a second encounter with the gorillas…this time a different family, and one geographically isolated from the family we experienced yesterday.
The day will start early with a briefing at Park HQ, before setting out on your hike to find your appointed Gorilla family. Their location changes every day, so the walk to locate them may take anything from 1hr to the best part of the day – but all thoughts of aching muscles will disappear the moment you are faced with the sight of a massive Silverback, or see a female gorilla cradle her infant.
One of the most amazing wildlife experiences to be found anywhere in the world, your time spent with the mountain gorillas will prove utterly unforgettable.
Today will be the highlight of your safari as you will have an opportunity to track mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park.Your day will start with a drive to the park headquarters for the briefing before your gorilla experience.
The park was first established in 1925, after the initial discovery of Mountain gorillas and has always been managed with the conservation of these magnificent creatures in mind. In the late seventies and eighties, gorilla tourism was identified as potentially a crucial part of the species future survival, and researchers habituated gorilla families for short visits by a small, select groups of tourists. Within a few years, one of the world’s most amazing wildlife encounters was made possible for intrepid visitors to these misty mountains on the Rwanda and Uganda border.
The trek to reach the gorillas can vary from 1 to 7 hrs, but once you reach the gorillas, all thought of physical exertion disappears, as you spend a spell-binding hour in the company of these gentle giants.
Day 9 Diani Beach
There are many things to do and see in and around Diani Beach. Today is for relaxing and some gentle snorkelling in the nearby coral reef – time to unwind after the thrill of game viewing activities in the Maasai Mara.
Today, we continue our descent, passing through scenic lakes and valleys filled with Giant groundsel, with overnight at either Kiharo or Samalira Camp, for our last night on the mountain.
Accommodation: Samalira Camp
We will enjoy more game drives, searching for predators, following the migratory herds, or enjoying some of the world class birding available in the Serengeti – the choice is yours.
Our vehicle will be equipped with anything we may need for our times on the plains – onboard we will find soft drinks, snacks and biscuits, a bush picnic and tea and coffee making equipment. There will also be a selection of wildlife and other reference books, maps and a pair of binoculars for our use while on safari, in addition to the services of our knowledgeable and experienced safari guide.
On our return to camp at the end of each day, we will be welcomed with hot showers and ice-filled sundowners – and we can relax around the campfire swapping tales of the day with other guests, creating some wonderful memories.
Day 9 Lalibela – Addis Ababa – Out
We fly back to Addis Ababa for a farewell dinner, and transfer to the airport for international flights.
We explore the wildlife and landscapes of the Ongava Game Reserve and Etosha National Park.
Day 9 Moremi – Makgadikgadi (Boteti River)
Following the morning activity, we will be transferred to Leroo La Tau by a light aircraft where we will stay for two nights.
This area is quite different in character to the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. To the west of Ntwetwe Pan lies open grassland which is home to a wide range of animals, as it incorporates both desert and riverine habitats. The grasslands give rise to a dense riverine forest on the banks of the Boteti River. During periods of above average rainfall, the Boteti River is one of the few drainage systems that carry the Okavango floodwaters out of the delta into the Kalahari Desert. The Boteti River lies right in the middle of these vast ‘thirst lands’ where water is priceless, attracting some of Africa’s great wildlife populations.
Day 9 Livingstone – Out
After breakfast we will transfer by road to Livingstone Airport, for your international departure flight.
Day 9 Okavango Delta – Makgadikgadi
Following a morning activity (time permitting) and breakfast, we will be transferred by air from Vumbura Plains to Jack’s Camp, where we will stay for two nights.
Jack’s Camp is located in the Kalahari Desert on the edge of the Makgadikgadi Pans, the largest salt pans in the world.
The Makgadikgadi area changes greatly with the seasons and consequently the focus of activities varies throughout the year. The summer rains create a warm shallow layer of water that entices waterfowl and flamingos. After the rains (December to April), there can be enormous herds of wildebeest, zebra and springbok – with the accompanying predators – on the open grasslands.
Jack’s Camp
Spend three nights at Phinda Vlei Lodge in a suite.
After breakfast we will travel to our airstrip for an air transfer to Livingstone Airport via Lusaka. We will then be met and transferred in a vehicle to the prestigious Tongabezi Lodge in Livingstone where we will stay for the final two nights.
The five unique houses at Tongabezi are constructed using local materials with an open plan bedroom and four poster bed. Each house has its own personal valet. Meals are served in the large dining room or on the deck overlooking the river.
We spend three nights at Settlers Drift in a tented suite. Gazing down from the decks overlooking the Bushman’s River, it feels as if time has stood still since the last feet to have touched this remote valley were those of the 1820 settlers as they guided their wagons across the river. The luxuriously appointed and perfectly positioned tented lodge delivers the ultimate guest experience.
Kariega Game Reserve is a private game reserve in South Africa stretching across 9,000 hectares of pristine wilderness in the Eastern Cape. This malaria-free game park is home to some of the richest biodiversity in Southern Africa, as well as two abundant rivers – the picturesque Kariega and Bushman’s Rivers.
As well as incredible diving and snorkelling opportunities to explore the marine life on the surrounding coral reefs, Fundu Lagoon also offers the chance to kayak, windsurf and wakeboard in the Indian Ocean.
Day 9 Hermanus
Day 9 is open to a full day of sightseeing in and around Hermanus. With pristine beaches, charming village shops, a variety of restaurants, cliff paths and the Harold Porter National Botanical Garden, all nestled between an incandescent mountain range and the spectacular Atlantic Ocean, this is a great place to make yourselves at home and enjoy a slower pace.
Alternatively, a host of experiences await the more adventurous among you, from sea kayaking and paragliding to great white shark diving.
You can spend the evening at leisure watching for whales from your luxury suite.
Ocean Eleven Guest House
Day 9 Volcanoes National Park – Nyungwe National Park
We drive 8 hours from Volcanoes National Park to the Nyungwe Forest in southern Rwanda.
One & Only Nyungwe House
Day 9 Mariental – Windhoek – Out
You will drive north again, back to Windhoek, drop off your rental vehicle and we will transfer you to Windhoek International Airport from Windhoek Town.
Spend another day relaxing after the thrills of the safari and many game drives of the last week. Drink in hand, you can spend the day by the pool looking out over the Indian Ocean.
Day 9 Mahale – Arusha – Out
With picnic in hand we will depart from Greystoke after breakfast and take our boat back to Mahale Airstrip for the transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport where you will leave us for your onward flights.
Day 9 Mount Kilimanjaro – Out
Our last section of descent will take us on a scenic hike to Mweka Gate which stands at a comparatively low 6,500 feet. Receive your summit certificate here and, if the roads are too muddy for vehicles, you will continue hiking for another hour into Mweka Village in the south. Here you can enjoy a hot lunch and finally, with a sense of immense and justifiable pride, be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flights home.
Day 9 Johannesburg – Kigali
This morning we fly to Kigali, arriving at Kigali International Airport in the evening. From here we transfer you to your hotel, about 10km away.
Kigali is an attractive capital city, spread over several hills, with a central position and good links to the rest of the country. The centre is bustling and colourful, but pleasantly clean and safe. Peaceful, tree-lined boulevards stretch out from the city centre, providing visitors the chance to explore the city with a relaxed stroll.
Another day of exploring Savuti
Day 10 Maasai Mara – Nairobi and Departure
This morning, enjoy a hearty breakfast at your camp. Thereafter, check-out and enjoy a game viewing drive en-route to the airstrip for a scheduled (1100/1215hrs) flight to Nairobi. On arrival at Wilson airport, met by our representative and transferred to African Heritage House for day room/s, visit of the house and a Farewell Dinner. Evening transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your outbound departure flight.
Day 10 Ukunda
In these final few days of your family vacation you are free to choose whether you relax on the private beach at the base of the resort or venture further afield, taking a day trip to one of the local animal sanctuaries (for an extra cost).
Day 10 Maasai Mara
We enjoy a second day exploring the conservancy or the game reserve. The reserve is known for its beautiful landscapes and abundant wildlife – acacia dotted plains, tree-lined rivers and woodlands are filled with an array of game and bird species. Game viewing is spectacular year-round – we may see a pride of lions stalking their prey, or observe a herd of elephants and the fascinating social infrastructure of their family life.
Day 10 Pemba Island
Keen divers (experienced or beginners) will be happy to hear they can enjoy some excellent scuba diving in the area. Fundu Lagoon is surrounded by some of the world’s best dive sites, and a fully equipped dive centre on site offers a fleet of boats for excursions to several awesome dive and snorkeling sites (at an additional charge).
Day 10 Bwindi Impenetrable NP – Entebbe – Depart
We will have breakfast at the camp and there after be transferred to Kihihi Airstrip (1.5hrs) for your scheduled flight (0945hrs/ 1125hrs) to Entebbe Airport. You will be met by our represenative and drive drive 10mins to Boma for lunch (optional day-use room) and then transfer back to Entebbe International Airport to check in for your onward departure flight.
Accommodation: Boma Guesthouse (day room use)
Day 10 Volcanoes National Park
Today, you will have an opportunity of second gorilla tracking. The starts with transfer to the park headquarters for briefing. You will be given guides. There are porters available in case you need them of which the contribution goes to community development.
Accommodation: Sabyinyo Silver back Lodge
Day 10 Bwindi – Entebbe – Out
We will drive to Kisoro for a shared flight to Entebbe. Upon arrival at Entebbe Airport you will check in for your onward flights.
Day 10 Mt. Rwenzoris – Queen Elizabeth National Park
This morning we finish our six day hike of the Rwenzoris, starting out early to make a final descent through Bamboo and Afro-montane forests until we reach the base camp in Kilembe. Here we are re-united with our safari guide and vehicle, and we will transfer (3hrs) to our safari lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park for rest and relaxation.
Accommodation: Kyambura Game Lodge
Day 10 Serengeti – Arusha– Out
This morning, after breakfast at camp, we transfer to the nearby airstrip for a scheduled flight to Arusha. Upon arrival in Arusha, you will be met by our representative and transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your international departure flight.
Day 10 Etosha
We explore the Ongava Game Reserve and Etosha National Park.
Day 10 Makgadikgadi (Boteti River)
From the Kalahari side on the open plains you may see hartebeest, gemsbok and springbok as well as lion, cheetah, kudu, giraffe, zebra and wildebeest among others.
The timing of our visit is significant as the seasonal movement of wildlife varies throughout the year. Following the annual summer rains from November to April, wildlife tends to disperse away from permanent surface water, moving to richer pastures in the Kalahari where rain-filled pans sustain them during the peak breeding season. The Makgadikgadi becomes the summer headquarters for thousands of zebra and blue wildebeest. However, during the dry winter months after the outlying pans have dried up, the main herds of elephant, zebra and wildebeest (and their accompanying predators) are found in the corridor of the Boteti River.
Day 10 Kwara – Maun – Out
After an early morning activity (time permitting) and breakfast, we will be transferred by a seat in plane transfer to Maun Airport, for your onward travel arrangements.
Day 10 Makgadikgadi Pans
Activities are conducted in open 4×4 vehicles custom-designed for the terrain and accompanied by knowledgeable guides. In the dry winter months, all-terrain vehicles (a four-wheeled motorcycle/quad bikes) are available, allowing guests to travel across the salt pans. Walks with a Bushman tracker and a visit to Chapman’s Baobab – the historical baobab tree used by Livingstone, Selous and other early explorers – are activities also on offer. A special highlight of a visit to Jack’s Camp are the local meerkats, as a group has been habituated and is accustomed to human presence allowing for incredible photographic opportunities as well as the privilege to see these lively characters up close.
Phinda Private Game Reserve is situated in the lush Maputaland region in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Bordering the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park – a World Heritage Site – Phinda comprises 23,000 hectares (56,800 acres) of prime conservation land. Seven distinct habitats shelter an abundance of wildlife including Africa’s Big 5 (lion, leopard, elephant, black and white rhino, buffalo) and over 400 bird species, while the marine diversity off the nearby coast of Sodwana is said to rival the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. Guests can look forward to exciting game-drives in open 4×4 safari vehicles led by experienced rangers and Zulu trackers, as well as thrilling optional activities on the water, in the air and on the beach.
Day 10 Livingstone
On the last full day of our safari we are spoilt for choice with activities in and around the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. Choose from a cultural visit to the local museum, a walk in the gorges below Victoria Falls, or for an additional cost the local helicopter flights and horse riding trips are always worthwhile.
Victoria Falls is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and is the largest sheet of falling water on earth. Water flow over the Falls does vary throughout the year. The name Mosi-oa-Tunya means ‘the smoke that thunders’, in reference to the spectacular spraying water emanating from the Falls and seen for miles around.
Take time to reflect on the trip of a lifetime by Tongabezi’s naturally landscaped cliff swimming pool.
Day 10 Kariega
The 5-star lodge has a spa, library, a boma and a swimming pool. If you can peel yourself away from all this you can enjoy another two safari activities venturing into the bush.
As recently as 20 years ago, the existing Kariega Game Reserve was owned by 20 different farmers and in those years it has been minimally developed to complement the surroundings and provide luxury accommodation and experiences for guests to the area.
Day 10 Pemba – Dar es Salaam – Out
Following what will prove to be one of the most incredible holidays we will enjoy a final breakfast before departing to Pemba airstrip where you board the scheduled flight to Dar es Salaam. You will be met by our representative and transferred to the international terminal for your flight home.
Day 10 Hermanus – Franschhoek
We will collect you for your private transfer to Franschhoek with sightseeing en route. There are a number of optional touring possibilities on the way including a visit to Theewaters Nature Reserve and a stop off at Villiersdorp in the centre of a flourishing apple-growing region. Theewaterskloof Dam also offers some exciting water sport options.
We will arrive at Mont Rochelle hotel in the late afternoon and spend two nights here.
Day 10 Diani Beach
Venture out for some water activities; why not learn a new water sport or simply sunbathe on the beach next to your new spouse.
Day 10 Nyungwe National Park
On this day we will go on a forest hike. Whilst there we will go on a short canopy walk providing a stunning view of the rainforest below. The canopy bridge hangs 60 metres above the forest floor and is East Africa’s only such walkway.
Day 10 Savuti – Victoria Falls
After breakfast we drive to Kasane, and then drive on to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe or Zambia.
Bayete Guest Lodge or equivalent
Day 10 Zanzibar
Enjoy another day simply relaxing at Essque Zalu or venture out on a spice tour, or to Prison Island where you can snorkel with giant turtles. Make the day what you wish and what will bring you the happiest of memories.
All activities are available at an extra cost.
Day 10 Kigali – Mgahinga National Park, Uganda
We drive four hours north from Kigali to our lodge.
Day 10 Mgahinga – Kigali and Departure
Today we will drive back south over the border into Rwanda, and make our way to Kigali for our evening flight out.
You wouldn’t want to leave the Kenyan coast and Indian Ocean without being able to say you had been snorkelling in the ocean; between May and August it is possible to see turtles swimming towards the beach, you will swim with colourful tropical fish, and witness the beautiful reef with your own eyes.
If you want to pay a little extra you can be even more adventurous and choose to go scuba diving, or have a go at wind or kite surfing – why not make incredible lasting family memories on your final full day?
Day 11 Maasai Mara – Nairobi – Out
This morning, after breakfast at camp, transfer to the nearby airstrip for a scheduled flight to Wilson Airport in Nairobi. Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will be met by our representative and transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your international departure flight.
On your final day at Fundu Lagoon, why not end your time here with a little self indulgence before your trip back home. The Fundu Fusion Spa offers a selection of optional massage and beauty therapies, guaranteed to create the perfect mood of tranquility before the end of your Tanzania safari holiday.
Day 11 Volcanoes National Park- Kigali – Depart
After an early breakfast, drive to Volcanoes National Park HQs for the start of your golden monkeys tracking experience. After the morning activity, we will return for lunch and drive back to Kigali and transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 11 Queen Elizabeth National Park
This morning, we are up early for a game drive in the park for a chance to spot the early-risers. We will then return to the lodge for lunch.
After lunch, we will enjoy a scheduled launch cruise along the Kazinga Channel and shores of Lake Edward, for a chance to spot more wildlife. Large herbivores such as Elephant, Buffalo and Hippopotamus gather at the water’s edge, Nile crocodile stalk the shallows and a huge variety of bird life abounds – this park boasts over 600 species.
Day 11 Etosha – Windhoek – Departure
This afternoon we fly back to Windhoek International Airport for your onward travel arrangements.
Day 11 Makgadikgadi – Maun – Out
Following a morning activity (time permitting) and breakfast we will be transferred to Maun by light aircraft for your onward travel arrangements.
Day 11 Makgadikgadi – Maun – Departure
After the morning activity (time permitting) and breakfast, we will be transferred by light aircraft to Maun Airport, for your onward travel arrangements.
This morning we will be collected and transferred to Richards Bay Airport (which is the closest airport to Phinda). We arrive for your flight connections to Johannesburg. On arrival you will continue with your onward flight connections and own arrangements.
Day 11 Livingstone – Out
After breakfast we will transfer you by road to Livingstone Airport ready for your onward travel arrangements.
Day 11 Kariega – Johannesburg – Out
After breakfast at Settlers Drift we will transfer by road to Port Elizabeth Airport where you will take a flight to Johannesburg for your onward flight connections.
Day 11 Franschhoek
Day 11 is free to explore Franschhoek at your leisure. You can enjoy a picnic on the vast estate at Mont Rochelle and in the evening, have a wine tasting session with Mont Rochelle’s expert or have a pampering session at the spa for an extra cost. A private full day cycling tour through the local vineyards is also an enticing option.
This part of the tour can be much slower paced and gives you space to relax and unwind with the ladies after your time exploring the Garden Route and the Kariega Game Reserve.
If you feel like getting out and about the Diani Beach area is plentiful with attractions to visit such as Colobus Conservation Centre, Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest, or there are numerous adrenaline sports to participate in.
Spend your final night enjoying dinner next to the Indian Ocean, reflecting on the incredible experiences you have shared together.
Today is spent hiking forest trails in Nyungwe Forest. The national park hosts a rich floral diversity, and is home to a staggering number of Albertine Rift endemic bird species, as well as 13 different types of primate. This includes chimpanzees, L’Hoest monkeys, golden monkeys, as well as the largest troops of black and white colobus found anywhere on the continent – a habituated group of up to 400 individual members are resident in the forest.
Day 11 Victoria Falls
One of the original natural wonders of the world, the Victoria Falls is a World Heritage Site and an extremely popular tourism attraction. Known locally as ‘The Smoke that Thunders’ this spectacle is accessible from both Zambia and Zimbabwe and it is an ideal place to combine game viewing and water sports. There is excellent fishing, a terrifying bungee jump and arguably the best commercial white water rafting in the world. You can enjoy any one of the numerous activities available in or around the falls, which we will decide together at the time you book your safari.
Included in your tour price is one sunset cruise on the Upper Zambezi and one guided tour of the falls.
This is your final day at Essque Zalu and you may wish to just sit back and recover from the exploits of yesterday by relaxing at the spa retreat before travelling again tomorrow.
Please note that all spa treatments incur an extra charge.
Day 11 Mgahinga National Park or Bwindi
On each of the two mornings we go gorilla tracking, we will have an early start from the lodge, walking to the nearby park headquarters, where we receive a briefing and select our porters for the day. Then we’re off on a drive that may last anything from 10 minutes to 2 hours before we start our gorilla track. The tracking can be strenuous because of the steep slopes and the high altitude. Initially, we will walk along established paths, our ranger coordinating with the advance trackers by radio to guide us in to the gorillas’ last known location. As we get to where the gorillas are, we will leave the paths and begin hacking our way through the slippery underbrush.
Our porters will stay back as only our privileged party of eight and our ranger approach the gorillas to spend a magical hour with them. The hour passes all too quickly, and then it’s time to reluctantly make our way back to our waiting vehicles.
Day 12 Pemba – Dar es Salaam – Departure
On your final morning, enjoy a relaxed breakfast overlooking the beach, before transferring by speedboat to the airport in Pemba, where we will take a scheduled flight at 1200hrs (flight time 1hr and 20mins) to Dar es Salaam. Here, upon arrival, you are met and taken an a shared transfer to the international terminal for your flight home.
Day 12 Queen Elizabeth NP – Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Today after a relaxed breakfast, we will transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (5hrs) via a game drive and picnic lunch in the remote southern sector of QENP, known as Ishasha. This area is known for its large herds of elephant, Topi, Kob and of course, its tree-climbing lions. After exploring the tracks of Ishasha, we will continue to Bwindi.
Accommodation: Mahogany Springs
Day 12 Franschhoek – Cape Town
We will collect you for your transfer to Cape Town with sightseeing and touring en route. We arrive at the final accommodation, the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront in the late afternoon. Take in the cultural delights and entertainment of the piazza outside and step into the colonial world of the Victoria and Alfred Hotel. You spend three nights in a mountain facing room.
Victoria and Alfred Hotel
Day 12 Diani Beach – Nairobi – Out
After lunch we will transfer you to the airstrip for the scheduled flight to Nairobi. On arrival, you will be transferred to your Nairobi hotel or the international airport for your journey home.
Day 12 Nyungwe National Park – Kigali – Out
Today we drive back to Kigali ready for you to catch your international flight.
Day 12 Victoria Falls – Departure
Today we transfer to the airport for our onward travel arrangements.
On day 12 we move from the peak of Zanzibar to central Stone Town an hour south, to stay for one night at boutique hotel Zanzibar Palace so that you are ready to fly back to the mainland tomorrow. You have the opportunity to explore Stone Town together on this final full day of the holiday.
Zanzibar Palace Hotel
Day 12 Ukunda – Nairobi – Out
After a final morning of lazing and exploring the beach we will depart following lunch and transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flights to Nairobi. From here you will continue with your own travel arrangements.
Day 12 Volcanoes National Park – Kigali
We enjoy a second days gorilla tracking in Mgahinga or Bwindi.
After our second gorilla track today, we head back to Kigali overnight.
Day 13 Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Explore more of the park as you head back into the jungle for the second gorilla encounters. You will bear witness that different gorilla tracking will provide you with different experiences as a highlight of the trip. The gorillas we are allowed to track belong to either one of 6 habituated family groups. For up to five years each, these groups have undergone a delicate process that has gradually brought them to tolerate the presence of humans for a brief period every day.
Day 13 Cape Town
Enjoy the last few days of your holiday by taking optional private tours with your friends today and tomorrow. Today, choose between a City, Table Mountain and Robben Island Tour or a Cape Peninsula Tour.
City, Table Mountain and Robben Island Tour
Depart on a comprehensive city orientation tour starting with a trip up Table Mountain by cable car with your guide. Continue on a city tour which includes a visit to two or three of the city’s famous museums, the Castle of Good Hope and the Malay / Muslim quarters. Drive through the city centre and pass the houses of parliament. You will have an opportunity to visit the Company Gardens.
Make your way to the Clock Tower (Nelson Mandela Gateway) to board a ferry to Robben Island. The ferry operates on a scheduled basis and will be shared with other guests. Your guide will accompany you to the island. On arrival, he will introduce you to your private Robben Island guide.
Cape Peninsula Tour
Journey along the Atlantic Seaboard and drive through the coastal suburbs of Sea Point, Bantry Bay and Clifton. Travel on past Bakoven and Llandudno, which are marked by shipwrecks which fell foul to the infamous Cape winter storms and then on to the scenic fishing village of Hout Bay. Head over the 600m heights of Chapmans Peak Drive.
Explore the rocky coastline and Cape Fynbos vegetation which is home to unique birdlife such as African Black Oystercatchers and Cape Sugarbirds amongst others. The opportunity is also there to view animals such as the Cape Mountain Zebra, Bontebok, Ostrich and Baboon as we enter the Cape of Good Hope National Park. Climb to the famous Cape Point Lighthouse to capture the magical vistas of False Bay and stop at the south western most point of Africa.
Visit Boulders Beach for an exciting close up encounter with African Penguins. Drive through the historical naval village of Simons town and over another spectacular mountain pass; Boyes Drive, where you will take in views of the quaint fishing harbour at Kalk Bay as well as the seaside villages of St James and Muizenberg.
Visit Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, with time to browse these magnificent gardens set on the slopes of Table Mountain before returning to the city.
Victoria and Albert Hotel
Day 13 Zanzibar – Dar es Salaam – Out
Today we fly from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam where we will transfer you to the international terminal ready for your onward flights.
Day 13 Kigali – Serengeti, Tanzania
Early this morning, we board our shared charter flight to the Serengeti and our mobile tented camp.
Days will be spent exploring the Serengeti with our shared guide and vehicle, for a superlative experience of the extraordinary wildlife spectacles the Serengeti offers.
Day 14 Bwindi Impenetrable – Entebbe – Depart
After your breakfast, drive 2hrs to Kihihi airstrip for a scheduled flight (1055/1155) to Entebbe. Upon arrival at Entebbe airport, you will be met by the lodge driver and transeferred to the lodge for lunch and freshening up before checking in for your international departure flight.
Today you and your friends can go on a Cape Peninsula Art Experience or Cook in the Cape, amongst other options. (Other optional private activities and tours are available including Digital Photography and a Pelagic Birding Cruise – please enquire for more details.)
Cape Peninsula Art Experience
The day starts with a visit to Imiso Ceramics at the Old Biscuit Mill. Run by four talented individuals, Imiso now exports to Europe and America. We move further down the Peninsula to Kalk Bay to browse some of the many art and antique shops and galleries in this picturesque area. After lunch we stroll down to Red Rock Tribal Art and visit Juliette and Steve de Combes’ home to view their private collection of tribal art which they have been researching and collecting for 15 years.
Cook in the Cape
Experience gourmet foods and participate in the preparation and enjoyment of a delectable meal typical of the Cape. Spend the morning in the company of a highly-acclaimed South African chef, observing their methods and partaking in the preparation of a mouth-watering feast. Learn the intricacies of their culinary techniques whilst savouring some of the Cape’s finest wines. Immerse yourself in the exotic aromas and unique flavours of South African cuisine before settling down to enjoy the epicurean delight you have assisted in creating.
After a long relaxing lunch, weave your way through the forests of Newlands towards the world-famous botanical gardens of Kirstenbosch. End the day with a leisurely stroll through the kaleidoscopic flaura that is the Cape Floral Kingdom. Alternatively, ascend Chapman’s Peak Drive, one of the most beautiful passes in the world, stopping at various look-out points to admire the breath-taking scenery below.
Day 14 Serengeti National Park
We go out with our knowledgeable guides to discover more of the famous Serengeti migration. In December to March, the herds will have congregated on the southern plains of the Serengeti for the majesty of the annual calving season – where half a million new wildebeest are brought into this world.
Day 15 Cape Town – Out
After what will prove to be the women’s holiday of a lifetime we will transfer you by private vehicle to Cape Town International Airport for you to meet your flight connections and continue with your onward travel arrangements.
We take another excursion or two into the Serengeti with our guide who will do his best to ensure you see everything you wish. Golden-maned lion prides feast on the abundance of plain grazers. Leopards and cheetah can be found in the area. Almost uniquely, all three African jackal species occur here, alongside the spotted hyena and a host of more elusive small predators, ranging from the insectivorous aardwolf to the beautiful serval cat.
In June and July, the migratory herds will be moving in vast columns through the western corridor, and starting to amass on the banks of the Grumeti River. The sight of so many animals can be, quite simply, awe-inspiring.
In August to November, the migratory herds are moving through the northern Serengeti-Mara ecosystem, and their passage takes them across the Grumeti and Mara Rivers. The anticipation of watching a herd on a river bank, with the promise of great drama should they decide to take the plunge, is one of the highlights of a migration safari during this time.
We spend another day shadowing the incredible migration.
Day 17 Serengeti – Arusha – Out
After breakfast and what will prove to be the vacation of a lifetime, we fly back to Arusha and Kilimanjaro International Airport for onward travel arrangements.
Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari
Our 8-day Uganda Gorilla And Chimpanzee Trekking Safari combines the country’s excellent great ape tracking opportunities with two stunning lodges: Kyaninga Lodge and Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp. Visit chimpanzees in Kibale National Park, which has one of the highest density and diversity of primates in all of Africa – before heading south to the highlight of the itinerary – spending two days with the gentle giants of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – the critically endangered mountain gorillas of Uganda.
Visit Kibale Forest, which has the highest primate species density in the world, and enjoy two days of chimp trekking
Enjoy guided walks through wetlands rich in bird and primate life, and around scenic crater lakes with the backdrop of the dramatic Rwenzori mountain range
Track mountain gorillas in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site – on any given day, you will be one of a few privileged people on the planet doing this
Stay at two of Uganda’s most stunning safari lodges, Kyaninga Lodge and Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari
On our active 7-day Rwanda Gorilla and Chimpanzee Trekking Safari, visit the remote and little-known Nyungwe Forest in southern Rwanda. The park is one of Africa’s hidden gems, with many rare plant, bird and primate species, including chimpanzees and some of the largest troops of colobus monkey seen in Africa. here, also are many rarely-seen smaller primates endemic to this part of the Albertine Rift Valley of Africa.
Then, we move on to the Volcanoes National Park in northern Rwanda to track mountain gorillas and golden monkeys in their misty mountain refuge. Both of these primates are endangered and you will be one of the few lucky people who get to visit them every year.
On request, and at extra cost, accommodation on this tour can be upgraded from Five Volcanoes Hotel to Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge, Volcanoes Virungas Lodge, Bisate Lodge or Singita Kwitonda Lodge
Stay in the five star One & Only Nyungwe House for luxury overlooking one of the most biodiverse forests in all of Africa
Visit East Africa’s only canopy walk in Nyungwe Forest for an exhilarating view of the treetops
This tour is filled with primate opportunities: track chimpanzees in Cyamudongo Forest; spot colobus monkeys in Nyungwe; visit the golden monkeys in the Virungas; and trek the mountain gorillas of Volcanoes National Park
Rwanda Mountain Gorillas Safari
Our Rwanda Mountain Gorillas Safari takes you to the Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda to enter the domain of the largest living primate on earth. Approximately 1,000 mountain gorillas survive in the wild, with around half of them resident in the Virunga Volcanoes.
Only 56 people per day are allowed to visit the Rwanda gorillas, so you will be part of a very select group. This will be a lifetime highlight for anyone lucky enough to do it – a definite bucket list item for Africa lovers!
Our mountain gorillas safari can run as a stand-alone trip, or it can be combined with the Great Migration in the Serengeti. Click here for more details.
Want to visit mountain gorillas, but can’t afford the gorilla tracking permits in Rwanda? Click here for a more affordable safari in Uganda.
Spend two days trekking the mountain gorillas of Rwanda
Track the equally rare Golden Monkeys on the slopes of the Virungas
Uganda Active Safari
Our action packed Uganda Active Safari will see you rafting, hiking, tracking, riding and canoeing your way across Uganda, without stinting on comfort. You will enjoy the pick of Uganda’s adventure activities, and the cream of its lodges, across some of its most beautiful wilderness areas including the River Nile at Jinja, Lake Mburo, Mgahinga and Bwindi.
Track mountain gorillas
Go on night game drives in Lake Mburo, with the chance to sight leopard and some of Africa’s ‘Small 5′ by spotlight
View game on horseback – an experience so far different from game driving in a vehicle, it will blow your mind
Go white water rafting on the River Nile in Jinja
Spend a night at the magical Wildwaters Lodge, located between two rapids of the Nile
Uganda Women’s Safari
This trip takes you through Uganda at relaxed pace, combining activity with cultural exchange, relaxation, and luxury boutique lodges throughout. Your female tour guide will accompany you throughout the tour, providing insight and interpretation as you experience the sights and sounds of this wonderful country. You will travel from Entebbe to Kampala, across to Lake Mburo and finally to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest near the Congo border.
Track endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
View game on horseback or on foot – an experience so different from game driving in a vehicle, it will blow your mind
Stay at the Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge and at Mihingo Lodge, two of Uganda’s most luxurious accommodations
Arrival – Entebbe
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Week in Review (Jan. 22-26, 2018)
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The National Association of Realtors said the pace of existing home sales declined 3.6% in December, although 2017 ended with the most houses sold since 2006. An economist for the trade group said demand, fueled by the strong labor market, continues to exceed supply, which has been raising prices and squeezing prospective buyers. Inventory fell year-to-year for 31st month in a row. The median home price increased year-to-year for the 70th month in a row. Realtors sold 5.51 million house in 2017, up 1.1% from 2016 but down 15% from 2006.
The Commerce Department reported that the annual pace of new home sales declined 9.3% in December, following the briskest sales since August 2007. The annual rate of 625,000 houses sold was up 14.1% from December 2017, and the full-year average surpassed 600,000 for the first time in a decade. The median sales price rose 2.6% from the year before, and the inventory of new houses for sale remained below the six-month mark as it has every year since 2011. Housing economists blame lack of supply for escalating prices that are keeping some prospective buyers out of the market.
The moving four-week average for initial unemployment claims fell for the second week in a row, settling down after the seasonal volatility of holiday hiring. According to the Labor Department, average jobless applications remain 33% below the 50-year average. Benefits filings have been lower than the long-term level every week since early 2013, a sign that employers are reluctant to let workers go, which should encourage consumer spending.
The Conference Board said its index of leading economic indicators gained 0.6% in December, which was more than analysts anticipated and followed a higher-than-previously-reported rise in November. The business research group cited strength in new factory orders, consumer outlook, stock market prices and financial conditions. It forecast strong economic growth at least in the first half of 2018, with tail winds from the federal tax overhaul.
The U.S. economy grew at a 2.6% annual rate in the fourth quarter, below analyst expectations and down from the 3.2% pace in the third quarter. According to the first of three estimates by the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the gross domestic product benefited from a 3.8% rise in consumer spending along with increased investments in both residential and commercial activity. A slowdown in inventory buildups was the biggest drag on economic growth, along with increased imports. The personal saving rate dropped to 2.6% of disposable income from 3.2% in the third quarter. The preliminary data also showed the Federal Reserve’s favorite inflation gauge at 1.5 for the year, down from 1.9% in 2016 and still lower than the Fed’s target of 2%.
In a separate report, Commerce said durable goods orders rose 2.9% in December, mostly because of a lift in commercial airline orders. Excluding volatile demand for transportation equipment, orders grew at a moderate pace of 5.3% from December 2016, reflecting U.S. manufacturing gains from rising economies across the globe. Non-defense capital goods orders excluding aircraft – a proxy for business investment – declined 0.3% for the first time in six months but increased 5.3% year-to-year.
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10-year U.S. Treasury Note – 2.66%, up 0.02 point
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Mississippi St. cruises to 27-point win over Missouri
Missouri head coach Cuonzo Martin yells to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Jan 4, 2020. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
Posted: Wed 8:38 AM, Jan 15, 2020
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) -- Reggie Perry had 23 points and 10 rebounds to lead Mississippi State to an easy 72-45 victory over Missouri on Tuesday.
Perry has now collected nine double-doubles this season and has 18 for his career. Tyson Carter had 15 points while Nick Weatherspoon added 11 for Mississippi State (10-6 overall, 1-3 in SEC), who snapped a three-game losing streak.
"Obviously a great win for us and we needed it desperately," said Mississippi State head coach Ben Howland.
"Our defense actually improved off our last game and it was our best defensive game of the year," he said. Our defense was unbelievable and everything starts with our defense. We were really, really physical and tough. We also played incredibly unselfish with 17 assists on our 30 made field goals. We just executed better offensively by being patient."
Perry was 9 of 13 from the field and made all three of his free throw attempts. He has now collected five double-doubles in Mississippi State's last six games.
"It was a really big win after the start we had in the SEC," said Perry. "I felt like we played really well ,and we have a lot of confidence in ourselves. The biggest thing is we wanted to be patient. I remember the first media timeout, Coach Howland said we were 4 of 6 shooting because of our patience. So we tried to build on that during the entire game and we got good shots."
Missouri (9-7, 1-3) was led by Kobe Brown's 14 points and Brown was the only Tiger to finish in double digits.
Early in the second half, Missouri cut the Mississippi State lead to 42-27 following a pair of free throws by Reed Nikko. But the Bulldogs responded with an 18-7 run to put the game away. The Bulldogs led by as many as 32 points in the second half.
Mississippi State shot 54.5% from the floor and made 5 of 13 beyond the arc. The Bulldogs also held a 36-24 rebounding advantage and distributed 17 assists. Missouri shot 34.7% from the floor and made just 5 of 25 beyond the arc. The Tigers were outscored 38-24 in the paint and had 19 turnovers.
"We simply didn't get off to a good start and they made shots," said Missouri head coach Cuonzo Martin. "We gave them too much confidence on offense and we missed too many shots around the rim. It was a combination of turning the ball over and not being aggressive and not attacking the rim. But Mississippi State just made plays. Reggie Perry made plays on both ends of the floor. He's a talented player with a tremendous future in front of him."
Mississippi State jumped out to a 10-0 lead in the opening four minutes. Missouri did not get on the scoreboard until Brown sank a 3 pointer with 15:06 remaining in the first half. The Bulldogs' hot shooting in the first half continued as Mississippi State made 9 of 12 shots to open the game en route to a 19-7 lead.
The Bulldogs stretched the lead to 31-11 after a Weatherspoon 3-pointer with 4:04 left in the first half. Mississippi State maintained that advantage the rest of the way and led 40-20 at halftime. Missouri's point total in the first half was the lowest allowed against SEC competition during Howland's four-plus seasons at Mississippi State.
Mississippi State shot a sizzling 60.7% in the first half while Missouri shot just 34.8% from the field. The Tigers were just 2 of 10 beyond the arc in the opening half while Mississippi State was 3 of 8 on 3s. The Tigers held a 13-12 rebounding edge in the opening half but had 13 turnovers.
Missouri: The Tigers' struggles in Starkville continued on Tuesday with another loss at Humphrey Coliseum. Missouri is now just 1-6 all-time at Mississippi State.
Mississippi State: In desperate search for their first conference win, the Bulldogs finally got that against Missouri. With two more home games over the next eight days, Mississippi State has a chance to get to .500 in the SEC after an 0-3 start.
Missouri: The Tigers remain on the road and travel to Alabama on Saturday.
Mississippi State: The Bulldogs continue their three-game homestand on Saturday and play host to Georgia.
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Whataburger and James Avery team up for another cup charm
Posted: 10:08 AM, Oct 16, 2018
Iconic Texas brands Whataburger and James Avery Artisan Jewelry are hooking up again for what promises to be another one-of-a-kind charm.
Their plans for this holiday season are a charm shaped like a Whataburger cup.
Whataburger and James Avery released their first charm last October, resulting in a sellout in less than 24 hours.
This holiday season, fans can add another piece of Whataburger and James Avery jewelry to their collection as these legendary brands unite again.
The one-of-a-kind, sterling silver charm is designed as a replica of a Whataburger cup and finished with hand-painted Whataburger orange enamel. The charm is $80 and can be purchased with free shipping at shop.Whataburger.com , along with the James Avery Hook-On Bracelet and the Changeable Charm Holder Necklace. The charm is also sold in James Avery stores and online.
“Whataburger and James Avery are both known for quality and fine craftsmanship – whether it comes to burgers or to jewelry,” Whataburger vice president of retail Mike Sobel said. “And just like Whataburger’s completely customizable burgers, this hand-painted charm is so unique. We’d like to think we’re making Santa’s job just a little bit easier this year.”
James Avery officials also are excited about continuing the partnership.
“We have a long history of designing jewelry that is meaningful to our customers,” James Avery Chief Operating Officer John McCullough said. “The Whataburger collaboration is one way we are able to connect customers to two of their favorite iconic Texas brands.”
The charm’s release joins the latest trend of fans blending high fashion and their favorite restaurant. For instance, fans have shared photos of Whataburger-inspired pants and Flying W eyeshadow . Whataburger also recently gifted one of its most famous fans, Texas singer Randy Rogers, with a pair of custom boots .
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Folville Junior School
Find out how Folville Junior School rates compared to other primary schools in Leicester with our school ratings
Here Folville Junior School, Folville Rise, Leicester, LE3 1EE, is put into focus to show its scores in relation to other schools in the area.
Folville Rise, Leicester, LE3 1EE
The open date and status above indicate when Folville Junior School opened or when it changed to its most recent incarnation, with a number of schools converting to academies in recent years. Where schools have changed type recently, data for previous years covering their previous incarnation is included below as well - so a school may have a status of New due to converting to an academy but have data for previous years prior to conversion.
What type of school is Folville Junior School?
How Folville Junior School scores on each indicator.
Folville Junior School has been rated as Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection.
How does Folville Junior School perform on each of the areas inspected by Ofsted? As of September 2012, a score of 3 changed from indicating Satisfactory to Requires Improvement.
In 2019, 58% of pupils at Folville Junior School reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
How have pupils at Folville Junior School done in assessments at the end of Key Stage 2 and how does it compare to local authority and national averages?
While pupils are generally aiming to be working at the expected level in reading, writing and maths, what proportion of children at Folville Junior School had a high score in reading and maths and were working at greater depth in writing, and how does this compare to performance at local and national level?
How do children at Folville Junior School with different levels of attainment at Key Stage 1 and pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds perform in terms of reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths?
How does the % of boys and girls at Folville Junior School achieving the expected standard in reading, writing and maths compare to the national average?
What is the pupil:teacher ratio at Folville Junior School and how does it compare to the national average?
At Folville Junior School, pupils had an average progress score in maths in 2019 that was 1.5 compared to the national average of 0.
At Folville Junior School, pupils had an average progress score in reading in 2019 that was -0.1 compared to the national average of 0.
At Folville Junior School, pupils had an average progress score in writing in 2019 that was 1.3 compared to the national average of 0.
In 2017/18, the most recent full school year, 5.1% of half-day sessions were missed by pupils at Folville Junior School. Nationally, primary school pupils missed 4% of half-day sessions.
What is the total school spend per pupil at Folville Junior School compared to the local average? (school is in blue)
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“We’ll Not Guarantee Rep. Kolubah Security in Ganta”
Home Sports Football LISCR on the Verge of 3rd Championship Triumph
LISCR on the Verge of 3rd Championship Triumph
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LISCR Captain Daniel Woto appreciating fans after his team's qualification to the finals of the FA Cup (Photo Credit: T Kla Wesley)
After an impressive victory over Keitrace FC on Wednesday to book their spot in the finals of the knockout, LISCR FC are on the verge of claiming the championship, with only two points needed against Invincible Eleven at the Antoinette Tubman Stadium on Saturday.
LISCR ascended the league table as leaders following a 12 point deduction from rivals FC Fassel after the team was found guilty of featuring ineligible players in four matches.
Midway through the league season, after drawing several matches, LISCR FC switched their attention to the FA Cup.
In continuation of their unbeaten run in the league, the Shipping Boys won five and drew four games in the second period of the league that moved them second on the league table with five points behind former league leaders FC Fassel.
“My team has already made the difference by moving to the second position and our focus is on the FA Cup, but if FC Fassel lose a game, then it will be a different story,” Coach Manneh said after his side’s disappointing draw against FC Fassel on May 14.
The “different story” as earlier stated by the 52-year-old Gambian Coach came to reality after his rivals dropped to the fifth position and were awarded all three points from his draw against Monrovia Club Breweries due to protests against FC Fassel and MC Breweries.
With two titles already in their archives, the Shipping Boys are now on the verge of their third league title.
The last time the team won the league was in the 2011/2012 league season after completing a back-to-back triumph, having won the title in the previous season.
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‘They were stabbing everyone’: How the London Bridge attack unfolded
Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the London Bridge attack that killed 7. (June 5, 2017) (Sign up for our free video newsletter here http://bit.ly/2n6VKPR)
By Jenny Jarvie
At 9:58 p.m. on Saturday night, a white van with yellow stripes began to zigzag south across London Bridge.
As locals and tourists ambled along the bustling span of the River Thames, casually taking in panoramic views of the city and the nearby historic Tower Bridge, the vehicle suddenly picked up speed and swerved into the northbound lane.
Watching the van approach at about 50 mph, Holly Jones, a BBC reporter, said her first thought was that the driver must be drunk.
Yet as she watched the vehicle plow into a crowd of people on the sidewalk, she suddenly recalled the attack in March in which a driver killed four people on Westminster Bridge and another outside Parliament.
“It was definitely intentional,” she told the BBC, adding that this driver did not seem scared. “He just looked focused and I’d almost like to say … demented.”
The driver barreled into two people about five yards in front of Jones. Then he aimed the van directly at her.
“I don’t know how I did it or what I did, but I got out of the way,” she said. “I don’t know if I jumped or if I ran. I remember moving and watching the van drive into the couple that were behind me. The screams. It was like a shrill. I’ve never heard a fear like it.”
The van continued south, leaving a trail of victims scattered across the bridge.
As it entered Borough High Street, it crashed into a guardrail outside the Barrowboy & Banker pub.
Bystanders initially assumed it was an accident, until three men jumped out of the van wielding long knives.
According to one witness, the men ran toward pedestrians they had tried to run over.
“They literally just started kicking them, punching them. They took out knives,” the witness told the BBC. “It was a rampage really.”
Another witness, Gerard Vowls, told the BBC that he walked out of the Ship pub after watching the Champions League soccer final over a few drinks and saw a man on the ground covered in blood. Then, he said, he watched as three “guys run up with knives” and stab a woman “10 or 15 times.”
The men ran to another tavern, stabbing the bouncer, Vowls said.
“They were stabbing everyone,” he said. “They were running up, going, ‘This is for Allah.’”
Vowls said he chased the attackers, hurling bottles, pint glasses and chairs in an effort to stop them.
“I just tried to help as many people as I could, but at the end of the day, I was defenseless, mate,” he said. “If I hadn’t fallen over, they’d have probably killed me.”
The knife was down by his side, sort of swinging it like a branch, like a 10-year-old in the woods.
Beau Brewer, manager at the Old King’s Head pub
Everyone on the streets scattered as the three attackers headed down stairs leading to Borough Market, a bustling food and drink hub on London’s South Bank, underneath Victorian-era railway arches and in the shadow of the Shard, the city’s tallest skyscraper.
One of the attackers, about 20 years old, wore a blue Arsenal football top and walked calmly around the market with a large hunting knife, Beau Brewer, manager at the Old King’s Head pub, told the Los Angeles Times.
“It was surreal because he was so calm,” said Brewer, 28. “He was walking like he was shopping on a Sunday. That’s the thing that stuck out for me. The knife was down by his side, sort of swinging it like a branch, like a 10-year-old in the woods.”
Charles, Prince of Wales, talks to staff during a visit to the Royal London Hospital on Tuesday, following the Saturday night terrorist attack in London. (Peter Nicholls / AFP/Getty Images)
Staff look on as Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, visit the Royal London Hospital. (Pool Photo)
Gathering south of London Bridge, menhold placards denouncing the attackers as not following Islam. (Justin Tallis / AFP/Getty Images)
A police forensics officer walks out of a house during a operation in Ilford, east London, on Tuesday. (Daniel Leal-Olivas / AFP/Getty Images)
Police forensic officers on Tuesday work on Borough High Street, close to Borough Market, where the attackers stabbed people Saturday night. (Justin Tallis / AFP/Getty Images)
People gather for a vigil in Potters Fields Park in London on Monday to commemorate the victims of the terrorist attack on London Bridge and at Borough Market. (Daniel Leal-Olivas / AFP/Getty Images)
Members of the Dawoodi Bohra Muslim community join others at a vigil at Potters Fields Park in London on Monday to commemorate the victims of the terror attack on London Bridge and at Borough Market. (Daniel Leal-Olivas / AFP/Getty Images)
From left: London Home Secretary Amber Rudd, Mayor Sadiq Khan and Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott hold flowers at Potters Fields Park in London on June 5, 2017, during a vigil to commemorate the victims of the terror attack on London Bridge and at Borough Market. (NIKLAS HALLE’N / AFP/Getty Images)
People attend a vigil for victims of Saturday’s attack at Potters Fields Park in London on Monday. (Tim Ireland / Associated Press)
Members of the Dawoodi Bohra Muslim community join others as they lay flowers during a vigil at Potters Fields Park in London. (Niklas Halle’n / AFP/Getty Images)
People gather for a vigil at Potters Fields Park on Monday to commemorate the victims of the terrorist attack on London Bridge and at Borough Market. (Niklas Halle’n / AFP/Getty Images)
Hundreds gather for the vigil in Potters Fields Park. (Jack Taylor / Getty Images)
People gather at London’s Potters Fields Park along the River Thames. (Odd Andersen / AFP/Getty Images)
A man reattaches a missing-person poster above floral tributes on London Bridge, after it was reopened on Monday following the Saturday night attack. (Leon Neal / Getty Images)
Police forensics officers work at a residential property in east London on Monday as part of their investigations into the terrorist attacks. (Daniel Leal-Olivas / AFP/Getty Images)
A police dog handler arrives to work during an attacks-related investigation at a residential property in east London on June 5. (Daniel Leal-Olivas / AFP/Getty Images)
British Prime Minister Theresa May speaks at Clockwork Removals in Edinburgh, Scotland, as the Conservative Party’s election campaign, suspended after the attacks, resumed on June 5. (Getty Images)
A man leaves flowers at a tribute in the London Bridge area on June 5. (Alastair Grant / Associated Press)
Police forensic officers work near Borough Market in London on June 4, 2017, as police continue their investigations following the June 3 terror attack. (Niklas Halle’n / AFP/Getty Images)
Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May delivers a statement outside 10 Downing Street in central London on June 4, 2017, following the June 3 terror attack. (Justin Tallis / AFP/Getty Images)
A police officer places a rose at the scene of last night’s terrorist attack on London Bridge on June 4, 2017 in London, England. (Dan Kitwood / Getty Images)
A police officer stands near first-aid debris on Thrale Street on June 4, 2017 in London, England. (Leon Neal / Getty Images)
British police work with a detection dog after the attack. (Matt Dunham / AP)
Armed British police work within a cordoned-off area Sunday after the London Bridge attack. (Matt Dunham / AP)
Police and emergency crews attend to victims of a terror attack on London Bridge. (Daniel Sorabji / AFP/Getty Images)
Armed police raid The Blue Eyed Maid in Borough High Street at London Bridge. (Carl Court / Getty Images)
Armed police stand over two suspects shot at the scene of the terror attack outside Borough Market in central London. (Gabriele Sciotto / AFP/Getty Images)
Guests from the Premier Inn Bankside Hotel are evacuated and kept in a group with police on Upper Thames Street after the attack in central London. (Yui Mok / AP)
Police mobilize at London Bridge after reports of a van hitting pedestrians. (Will Oliver / EPA)
Police clear the area near Borough Market at London Bridge. (Dan Kitwood / Getty Images)
Counter-terrorism special forces gatherat London Bridge. (Dan Kitwood / Getty Images)
Armed police stand guard on London Bridge after reports of the attack. (Dominic Lipinski / AP)
People run down Borough High Street in London after the attack, which closed London Bridge in both directions. (Dominic Lipinski / Associated Press)
An officer looks through his scope on London Bridge. (Dominic Lipinski / AP)
Police cars block the entrance to London Bridge after reports of the attack. (Daniel Sorabji / AFP/Getty Images)
Emergency crews tend to the injured on London Bridge after the attack. (Dominic Lipinski / AP)
Police take positions on Borough High Street after the attack. (Dominic Lipinski / AP)
People run down Borough High Street in London after the attack on London Bridge. (Dominic Lipinski / AP)
An armed police officer stands on Borough High Streetin London after the attack. (Dominic Lipinski / Associated Press)
People walk down Borough High Street after the attack on London Bridge. (Dominic Lipinski / Associated Press)
Police turn out in force on Borough High Street after the London Bridge attack. (Dominic Lipinski / AP)
Witnesses at the Black & Blue restaurant said several assailants stormed into the steakhouse.
“There were people throwing chairs and glasses outside, and I thought it might just be a fight,” Jag Sandue told the Sun tabloid. “Next thing we know, they’re in our restaurant. People were screaming, ‘They’ve got knives!’”
As people fled to the back of the restaurant, Sandue said, a man behind him was cut by one of the suspects.
On Borough High Street, Rhiannon Owen, a 19-year-old student nurse from the town of Nantwich, was standing near a cash machine when she noticed everyone around her was running. All of a sudden, a taxi driver pulled up and screamed at her to leave.
“I turned around and saw this man with this huge blade, and I just ran as fast as I could,” she told London’s Evening Standard newspaper. “I shouted into the pub and said to everyone, ‘You need to get inside.’ We all went upstairs for, I don’t even know how long, and gunshots started, and they went on for ages.”
At 10:08 p.m., police were summoned to the scene. Sirens blared as officers combed bars and restaurants, looking for the attackers.
“What’s going on in London Bridge?” James Yates, a London resident posted on Twitter as he huddled in Katzenjammers beer house.
Shortly afterward, he shared a video showing revelers screaming as police officers stormed into the cavernous underground hall and ordered them to take cover under tables and benches.
What's going on in London Bridge? Currently locked in a bar downstairs and don't have any real info?
— James Yates (@Yatesy17) June 3, 2017
London bridge bar now. Police everywhere pic.twitter.com/0gWH9jhgdX
Fire alarms blasted at the Novotel hotel, and guests reported that police instructed them to run.
“The police didn’t just give directions; they were yelling, ‘Run!’” Zaven Jordan, an Australian tourist, told The Guardian newspaper. “When a fire alarm goes off, you expect to assemble and then go back inside in a few minutes. We grabbed our passports just in case, but we weren’t really ready for this.”
At the Mudlark pub, Alex Shellum saw a young woman staggering inside, bleeding heavily from her neck and mouth.
“Her throat had been cut,” he told the BBC.
The pub was swiftly closed, and fleeing patrons saw medics treating another victim.
“I saw people dying in front of me,” Fred Horsall, a 56-year-old electrician from north London’s Tottenham district, told the Mirror newspaper.
Exiting a nearby underground station, he said, he watched emergency officials struggle to save the lives of two women in their 20s.
“The paramedics were working on them and then had to give up, and they were covered over,” he said.
Nearby, a woman cried by the side of her injured husband.
“His face was all smashed in, and he was breathing deeply,” Horsall said. “He was struggling for breath, and he was hanging on to life.”
At 10:16pm — just eight minutes after the first call to police — officers shot dead three male suspects outside the Wheatsheaf pub on Stoney Street.
The attackers were confronted by eight police officers who discharged their weapons, firing 50 rounds, said Mark Rowley, the Metropolitan Police’s assistant commissioner and national lead for counter-terrorism policing.
The attackers wore what initially appeared to be suicide belts — metal canisters strapped to their bodies. Police later said it was a hoax.
At 12:25 a.m., police declared the incidents at London Bridge and Borough Market to be terrorist attacks.
The attackers killed at least seven people; scores of others were sent to hospitals.
One off-duty Metropolitan Police officer, based in the Southwark borough, was seriously injured in the attack. A member of the public also suffered gunshot wounds when police killed the assailants, and was receiving medical attention, authorities said.
Mark Kindschuh, a 19-year-old student from Brooklyn, New York, said he used his belt as a tourniquet to stop the flow of blood of the bystander who was hit in the head by a stray bullet.
“I couldn’t sleep a minute last night, wondering about this guy, and if he made it or not,” he told the BBC on Sunday.
“To find out that he did is definitely a huge relief.”
Jarvie is a special correspondent. Special correspondent Erik Kirschbaum in London contributed to this report.
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Originally published October 3, 2016
Baltimore is one of the nation’s most violent cities and being such, police officers face more stressful situations. To better understand how the officers cope with them, a recent Baltimore grand jury put themselves in the shoes of Baltimore cops through the lethal force simulator.
The simulator mimicked scenarios law enforcement officers confront, including a person trying to commit “suicide by cop” and a call for an aggravated domestic assault.
Below is an example of a lethal force simulator:
After being placed in the simulator, these comments were made by the grand jury according to The Baltimore Sun’s report:
“As members of the grand jury, our perceptions of police officers have changed after this visit.”
“Many of us were born and raised in this urban Baltimore environment and have always held a negative opinion of police officers.”
“Society has beaten these men and women down. We no longer consider them ‘officer friendly’, and now, we can understand why.”
“For those of us who participated, we agreed that we were actually nervous about using our firearm. Each time, we contemplated whether we should use our gun or not, but we surely did not want to be harmed ourselves.”
“We realized at that moment that we did not do as well as we would have liked. That experience made us consider that in many cases, police officers really do not have much time to think, especially in life-threatening active situations where a hostage may be in danger.”
“Police officers are often faced with situations that require split-second decision making, and as we are all aware, any decision could cost a life, erupt civil unrest, damage careers and/or impel jail time.”
As the national debate about police accountability is ongoing and activists call for civilians to be placed on local boards that review police conduct, many law enforcement officials have suggested that everyday citizens ought to get a taste of what the police officers are going through, just like what the jurors have experienced.
Activists wanted civilians to participate because they believe it is the only way to ensure accountability as the officers protect one another.
This idea of civilians joining the board was agreed to by state Sen. Catherine Pugh, the Democratic nominee for mayor. She plans to push for legislation that would allow civilian participation regardless of police union agreement.
“I know the FOP will not be happy with that,” Pugh told an audience at United Evangelical Church in Canton last week. “But until we allow participation by individuals who live in our communities, we will not get the coordination that we need.”
Police officials and their proponents say police officers need to make instantaneous life-or-death decisions and should be honored for risking their lives in the interest of public safety.
Activists, however, argue that officers are too quick to shoot especially when the person they are dealing with is black. They say officers are not held accountable when they commit mistakes or abuse their power.
But this can be answered by the grand juror’s report that says, “Police officers are often faced with situations that require split-second decision making, and as we are all aware, any decision could cost a life, erupt civil unrest, damage careers and/or impel jail time.”
After experiencing the lethal force simulator, jurors came away with the belief that officers in Baltimore are “overwhelmed, overworked and underpaid,” according to the report.
They understand that Baltimore’s police face more heinous crimes than before because criminals are becoming more “vicious and fearless.” They encounter different scenarios every day that somehow affects their mental health. They require time and space to breath.
The grand jury acknowledged their need for more routine and mandatory mental health screenings, an end to 12-hour shifts, and flexible leave usage. Police departments are confronting staff shortages and long work hours as well as restrictions regarding time off. The jurors see these things as factors that “create high stress compounded with an already stressful environment and could cause even minor issues to become explosive.”
They also acknowledged that officers are “tired and afraid for their own safety and security,” and need “real support from the top that will someday trickle down into the communities and change the mindsets of each one of us civilians.”
They recommend an increased pay “and improved working conditions” for all police and corrections officers, “aggressive campaigning” to hire more police and corrections officers, and “statewide recognition and sincere appreciation towards our officers who daily risk their lives.”
This is not the first time this has occurred. Many years ago, then Los Angeles Sheriff Sherman Block did much the same with politicians and the media. They too came away illuminated, as have many members participating in citizen police academies around the country. If only we could bottle it, and make the revelations last.
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Tue, Jan 21 2020
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It’s often the case that a different, arguably deeper, understanding of a country can come from its arts and culture, not least the contemporary art that is being produced. At a time of such momentous political, economic and cultural change, “Saudi Cultural Days” was very much about struggles to reconcile personal, religious and national identity expressed through a range of media and styles, from traditional textiles to cubism and abstract expressionism. Muhannad Shono, for example, is a naturalized Saudi citizen to parents of Chechyen and Karachay-Cherkessian descent and his work has at its core issues of identity. “Children of Yam” examines immigration and the feeling of being alone and alienated from the community.
Religious themes were explored in imaginative ways. In “Shortcut, 2015” Rashed Al Shashai took a shape based on what is believed to be a drawing in the sand by the prophet, a simple message depicting the “straight path” and three off shoots depicting what it means to stray from it and put the shape in bright LED lights dramatically lighting up the path. Moath Alofi’s haunting set of documentary photographs captured desolate mosques small isolated buildings on barren landscapes in what he described as “a bridge between the heavens and the earth”. Given that the lifting of many restrictions on women has perhaps been receiving most attention in the world’s view of Saudi Arabia, the work of the kingdom’s female artists was particularly relevant. Nabila Al Bassam travelled to cities in the kingdom to learn about local women’s traditions and techniques in the production of Al Sadu weaving, local textiles and popular clothing. Dania Al Saleh focuses her work on the use of geometry as a communicative tool, using patterns and colours with mathematic precision while Dana Awartani’s videos combined Islamic geometry with performance, connecting the sacred and the contemporary. Saudi Cultural Days” was an intriguing mix of traditional and contemporary. Film screenings included an opportunity, via a virtual reality headset, to join pilgrims on their visits to Mecca and Medina while upstairs from the artworks there was continuous music-making including jazzrock fusions. “Our goal in London” said Ahmed Al Maziad, chief executive of Saudi Arabia’s General Culture Authority, “is to showcase both our history and contemporary Saudi culture.”
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Liam Payne, Rita Ora, Jax Jones and more set for Capital's Jingle Bell Ball, get tickets
Pop fuelled concert to run again in 2019 at The O2, find out who's playing Capital's Jingle Bell Ball
Liam Payne, Rita Ora, Jax Jones and Ava Max are among the names confirmed for the first night of Capital's Jingle Bell Ball. Tickets for the shows are available at 8am on Thu 7 Nov.
The annual two-day festive extravaganza returns to London's The O2 arena next month, with the former One Direction star, 'Let You Love Me' hitmaker, house DJ and 'Sweet But Psycho' singer confirmed for Saturday, December 7.
The first line-up announcement made on Capital Breakfast with Roman Kemp on Monday morning, also featured Jonas Blue, rapper-of-the-moment Aitch, rising pop star Lauv, rap duo Young T & Bugsey, and 'Ride It' hitmaker Regard.
Two more "massive" names will be announced for the first night, plus a host of other artists on Wednesday. On Capital Breakfast Roman will confirm more names for both nights and the first acts for the Sunday night.
Capital Jingle Bell Ball 2019 lineup:
Sat 7 Dec: Liam Payne, Rita Ora,, Jax Jones, Aitch, Lauv, Young T & Bugsey, Regard and Jonas Blue.
Sun 8 Dec: Sam Smith, Tom Walker, Sigala, Mabel, The Script, AJ Tracey, Sam Feldt, Joel Corry, Anne-Marie,
Ashley Tabor-King OBE, Founder & Executive President of Global, said: "The countdown to Capital's Jingle Bell Ball is well and truly on! We have another amazing show in store for our listeners with some of the hottest artists on the planet right now playing the UK's biggest Christmas party. We have loads more huge names still to reveal so make sure you tune into Capital Breakfast with Roman Kemp tomorrow morning to hear who's playing night two!"
Tickets for Capital's Jingle Bell Ball go on general sale at 8am on Thu 7 Nov.
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The Livermore Valley Education Foundation (LVEF) was organized in 1991 by concerned parent volunteers when Livermore was faced with budget cuts that directly affected the ability to retain teachers in arts and athletics. The LVEF, established as a 501(c)3 non-profit foundation, directs donations to district programs that donors identify as vital to educational excellence. The foundation regularly consults with District staff to determine where funding is most needed and then oversees the distribution on a district wide basis.
Since its inception the foundation has given over $3.8 million in support of programs (Academics, Arts, and Athletics) as well as awards to LVJUSD students and staff members. The Livermore Valley Education Foundation has an all-volunteer board, and its expenses are minimal (about 1% in administrative and 5% in fundraising costs).
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A generation of students has benefitted from the ongoing generosity of LVEF. We are grateful for their support! Over the years, LVEF has contributed to arts, athletics, and academics. Their donations to our district have provided funds to purchase musical instruments and athletic equipment. They have supported staff.
Today, we thank LVEF for the So Wise So Young program that introduces all of our second graders to the works of William Shakespeare. In partnership with Livermore Shakes, LVEF adds to the arts education of 1,000 students annually.
Thanks to LVEF, all of our high school football players are protected by state-of-the art helmets with anti-concussion technology.
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It's official people spend less on those with a January birthday
Everyone's skint after Christmas so you miss out
Zasha Whiteway-Wilkinson
January babies miss out on more birthday presents than the rest of us
Those born in January might already know this, but if you were born in the first month of the year, you lose out on birthday gifts compared to the rest of us.
New research from financial comparison site money.co.uk revealed that not only do January babies miss out, but it can add up to £1,120.11 not spent on gifts over a lifetime.
According to a survey, one in 10 people admit to spending a third (34% - £13.82) less on birthday presents in January than the rest of the year, reports Gloucestershire Live .
Personal finance expert at money.co.uk Salman Haqqi said: "After the financial excesses of Christmas, for many people January is a time for getting back in control of their money.
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"This often involves reigning in spending on purchases such as gifts, activities and nights out, which may leave those born in January feeling a little left out."
The average UK adult is set to spend £392 on birthday gifts in 2020, resulting in a national total of almost £26billion being spent on celebrating birthdays this year alone.
The most money is spent on partners (£91), followed by children (£72) and parents (£45).
The research also revealed Brits do in fact have a favourite parent, with people on average spending 16%(£6.78) more on their mums than they spend on their dads.
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Salman added: "However, birthdays aren’t the only gifting occasions people have to budget for.
"There are also traditional occasions such as weddings, christenings and anniversaries, as well as more modern celebrations that are growing in popularity, such as engagement parties, baby showers, gender reveal parties, job anniversaries and promotions.
"It all adds up to a lot of expenditure that people really need to create a plan and budget for."
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To help people benchmark and manage their spending on gifts, money.co.uk has created the Gifting Index calculator , which provides a breakdown of what people are typically spending on different occasions, plus a budgeting tool to help them plan out their annual gifting spending.
Salman added: "Having visibility of the amount you’re likely to spend over the course of the year is a great way for people to effectively manage their money and take a pro-active approach to budgeting."
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Manuscript/Mixed Material Leonard Bernstein to Mildred Spiegel Zucker, July 3, 1938
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Leonard Bernstein to Mildred Spiegel Zucker, July 3, 1938
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Correspondence. 6 pages. | The Mildred Spiegel Zucker Collection
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The following items are included in The Leonard Bernstein Collection ca. 1920-1989, with the permission as noted:
Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of The Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 254 West 31st Street, 15th floor, New York, NY 10001, (212) 461-6956, fax: (212) 810-4567.
Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Serge and Olga Koussevitzky used courtesy of the Serge Koussevitzky Music Foundation, Library of Congress, Music Division, 101 Independence Avenue, S.E., Washington, D.C. 20540-4710, Phone: (202) 707-5503, Fax: (202) 707-0621.
Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618.
Bernstein Family Correspondence
Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Marie Carter, VP Licensing and Publishing, The Leonard Bernstein Office, Inc., 121 West 27th St., Suite 1104, New York, NY 10001, Fax: 212 315 0643.
Correspondence written by Felicia Bernstein used by permission from Ms. Nina Bernstein, President, The Leonard Bernstein Office, Inc., 121 West 27th St., Suite 1104, New York, NY 10001.
Correspondence written by Shirley Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Harry Kraut, The Leonard Bernstein Office, Inc., 121 West 27th St., Suite 1104, New York, NY 10001.
Correspondence written by Sam and Jenny Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Burton Bernstein, P.O. Box 236, Wewaka Brook Rd., Bridgewater, CT 06752.
Scripts of both the "Young People's Concerts" and the "Thursday Evening Previews" used by permission from: Marie Carter, VP Licensing and Publishing, The Leonard Bernstein Office, Inc., 121 West 27th St., Suite 1104, New York, NY 10001, Fax: 212 315 0643.
The article Professor Lenny by Joseph Horowitz is reproduced with permission from The New York Review of Books External. Copyright © 1993 NYREV, Inc. Drawing by David Levine. Reproduced with permission from The New York Review of Books. Copyright © 1993 NYREV, Inc.
Bernstein Photo Gallery, 1920s-1942
The first known photograph of Bernstein as a conductor. As a camp counselor, he is conducting the Camp Onota Rhythm Band, 1937. © Made available online with permission from The Berkshire Eagle. David Scribner, Editor, The Berkshire Eagle, 75 S. Church Street, Pittsfield, Massachusetts 01201-6166.
Bernstein conducts Stravinsky's L'histoire du Soldat at an informal Tanglewood tea party. Serge Koussevitzky- conductor and Bernstein mentor- and his wife Natalie look down from the balcony. The inscription to Helen Coates refers humorously to L'histoire D'un éléve - the tale of the student. 1940. © Made available online with permission from The Berkshire Eagle. David Scribner, Editor, The Berkshire Eagle, 75 S. Church Street, Pittsfield, Massachusetts 01201-6166.
Bernstein Photo Gallery, 1943-1945
Bernstein with Leo Gomberg, Werner Gebauer and Werner Lywen at rehearsal of New York City Symphony at the City Center. September 1945. Photographer: Ruth Orkin. Made available online with permission from The Ruth Orkin Archives, 65 Central Park West, New York, N.Y. 10023.
Bernstein Photo Gallery, 1946
Bernstein at party following Gershwin Memorial concert playing Palestinian songs (in this context, Palestine refers to the territory which in 1948 became part of the state of Israel) with Marc Blitzstein, David Oppenheim, Naomi Berman, Sam Bernstein, and Cantor David Putterman. Hotel Dorset, New York. March 16, 1946. Made available online with permission from © WHITESTONE PHOTO/Heinz- H. Weissenstein. All Rights Reserved. P.O. Box 456, Lenox, Massachusetts, 01240-0456.
Bernstein with Composer Igor Stravinsky, 1946. Photographer: Ben Greenhaus. Donald Greenhaus has asserted copyright ownership of his late father's photographs. Donald Greenhaus may be contacted at 130 Greene Street, 4th Floor, New York City, NY 10012, and at 212-925-6763.
Bernstein playing piano at Tanglewood (Berkshire Music Festival) party. August 1946. Photographer: Ruth Orkin. Made available online with permission from The Ruth Orkin Archives, 65 Central Park West, New York, N.Y. 10023.
Bernstein rehearsing with singer Marian Anderson at Lewisohn Stadium, New York. June 1947. Photographer: Ruth Orkin. © 1977. Made available online with permission from The Ruth Orkin Archives, 65 Central Park West, New York, N.Y. 10023.
Bernstein with his class of conducting auditors at Tanglewood, summer 1948. © Made available online with permission from the family of photographer Howard S. Babbitt, Jr.
Bernstein with conductor Serge Koussevitzky after performance of Bernstein's The Age of Anxiety, Symphony No. 2 at Tanglewood. Made available online with the permission of © WHITESTONE PHOTO/Heinz- H. Weissenstein. All Rights Reserved. P.O. Box 456, Lenox, Massachusetts, 01240-0456.
Bernstein with composer Lukas Foss and Serge Koussevitzky celebrating Koussevitzky's seventy-fourth birthday. Made available online with permission of © WHITESTONE PHOTO/Heinz- H. Weissenstein. All Rights Reserved. P.O. Box 456, Lenox, Massachusetts, 01240-0456.
Bernstein with Serge Koussevitzky at Tanglewood. Photographer: Ruth Orkin. © 1977. Made available online with permission from The Ruth Orkin Archives, 65 Central Park West, New York, N.Y. 10023.
Bernstein with conductor Serge Koussevitzky after performance of Age of Anxiety, Symphony No. 2 at Tanglewood, August 11, 1949. ©; Made available online with permission from the family of photographer Howard S.Babbitt, Jr.
Bernstein with Felicia at their wedding. Bernstein's suit had previously belonged to Serge Koussevitzky. September 9, 1951. Photographer: Bradford Bachrach. © Made available online with permission of Robert D. Bachrach.
Bernstein and Felicia leaving for their honeymoon. September 9, 1951. Photographer: Bradford Bachrach. © Made available online with permission of Robert D. Bachrach..
Bernstein with Olga Naovmoff Koussevitzky, widow of conductor Serge Koussevitzky, 1952. Made available online with permission of © WHITESTONE PHOTO/Heinz- H. Weissenstein. All Rights Reserved. P.O. Box 456, Lenox, Massachusetts, 01240-0456.
Bernstein with sister Shirley in the Green Room at Carnegie Hall after a performance with the Israel Philharmonic, March 1951. Photographer: Ruth Orkin. © 1977. Made available online with permission from The Ruth Orkin Archives, 65 Central Park West, New York, N.Y. 10023.
Bernstein, 1956. © Made available online with permission of The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. Friedman-Abeles, Billy Rose Theatre Collection. Astor, Lenox, and Tilden Foundations.
Bernstein at rehearsal for West Side Story . Carol Lawrence (who played Maria) is at his left, and lyricist Stephen Sondheim is playing the piano, 1957. © Made available online with permission of The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. Friedman-Abeles, Billy Rose Theatre Collection. Astor, Lenox, and Tilden Foundations.
Bernstein with Felicia, Jamie, and Alexander. Seasons Greetings on music. Made available on- line with permission of © WHITESTONE PHOTO/Heinz- H. Weissenstein All Rights Reserved. P.O. Box 456, Lenox, Massachusetts, 01240-0456.
Bernstein with wife Felicia, and children Jamie and Alexander. Made available online with permission of © WHITESTONE PHOTO/Heinz- H.Weissenstein. All Rights Reserved. P.O. Box 456, Lenox, Massachusetts, 01240-0456.
Bernstein Photo Gallery, 1960s
Bernstein and Felicia in evening dress at Philharmonic Pension Fund Concert. September. Photographer: Henry Krupka © Made available online with permission of Christina Krupka of D'Arlene Studios, Inc. Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, 301 Park Avenue, Suite 1860, New York, N.Y. 10022.
Bernstein with Felicia, Jamie, Alexander, and Nina on rooftop with New York skyline. © Made available online with permission of photographer, Don Hunstein.
Bernstein with Felicia, Jamie, and Alexander. © Made available online with permission from the copyright holder.
Bernstein and family. Holiday card. Date. © Made available online with permission of photographer, Henry Grossman. 216 West 89th Street, New York, N.Y. 10024.
Bernstein with Felicia, Jamie, Alexander, and Nina. Holiday card. © Made available online with permission of photographer Henry Grossman. 216 West 89th Street, New York, N.Y. 10024.
Bernstein in Budapest, 1983. © Made available online with permission of Bela Mezey, the photographer of the Hungarian State Opera, Budapest.
Bernstein rehearsing his opera A Quiet Place in Houston, August 1983. © Made available online with permission of photographer Arthur Elgort.
Bernstein conducting the New York Philharmonic on tour at the Blossom Music Center, Cleveland, 1986. © Made available online with permission of photographer Frances M. Barkas.
Bernstein with conductor James Levine in Bernstein's apartment at the "Dakota building, New York", 1987. © Made available online with permission of photographer Henry Grossman. 216 West 89th Street, New York, N.Y. 10024.
Bernstein rehearsing at Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival, Germany. 1988. © Made available on- line with permission of Reinhold Friedrun Fotograf, Hamburg, Germany.
Bernstein in his studio at his home in Fairfield, Connecticut. August 1988. © Made available online with permission of photographer Joe McNally.
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Leonard Bernstein to Mildred Spiegel Zucker, July 3 . Manuscript/Mixed Material. https://www.loc.gov/item/musbernstein.100068298/.
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Leonard Bernstein to Mildred Spiegel Zucker, July 3 . [Manuscript/Mixed Material] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/musbernstein.100068298/.
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Leonard Bernstein to Mildred Spiegel Zucker, July 3 . Manuscript/Mixed Material. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, <www.loc.gov/item/musbernstein.100068298/>.
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The provinces of New York and New Jersey; with part of Pensilvania, and the province of Quebec. Scale ca. 1:650,000. Hand colored. LC copy deteriorated in margins. Relief shown pictorially. Shows administrative divisions. Insets: A chart of the mouth of Hudson's River, from Sandy Hook to New York.--A plan of the city of New York.--Plan of Amboy, with its environs, from an actual survey. LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 1043 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as...
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The provinces of New York and New Jersey; with part of Pensilvania, and the Province of Quebec. Scale ca. 1:650,000. Hand colored. Relief shown pictorially. Shows administrative divisions. From Thomas Jeffery's American atlas. 1778. Insets: A chart of the mouth of Hudson's River, from Sandy Hook to New York.--A plan of the city of New York.--Plan of Amboy, with its environs, from an actual survey. No. "17" stamped on verso, upper right corner. LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 1045 Available...
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The provinces of New York and New Jersey; with part of Pensilvania, and the province of Quebec. Scale ca. 1:650,000. Hand colored. Relief shown pictorially. Shows administrative divisions. LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 1045 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Insets: A chart of the mouth of Hudson's River, from Sandy Hook to New York.--A plan of the city of New York.--Plan of Amboy, with its environs, from an actual survey. Vault AACR2:...
The provinces of New York, and New Jersey; with part of Pensilvania and the province of Quebec. Drawn by Major Holland, Surveyor General of the Northern District in America. Scale ca. 1:650,000. Hand colored. Relief shown pictorially. LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 1046 LC copy imperfect: Upper corners missing. LC copy annotated "Presented to the Department of State by Benj. F. French January 1st 1834." Insets: [A chart of the month of Hudsons River, from Sandy Hook to New York]--Plan of Amboy with its environs from an actual survey.--A plan of the...
Contributor: Holland, Samuel - Broenner, Harry Lodowick - Pownall, Thomas - Contger, Henry
A map of the provinces of New-York and New-Yersey, with a part of Pennsylvania and the Province of Quebec. Scale ca. 1:1,040,000. Hand colored. LC copy mounted on cloth and paper backing. Prime meridian: New York. Relief shown pictorially. LC copy annotated in upper left margin: 8.11.4s.IV. Shows administrative divisions in New York and New Jersey. LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 1048 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Vault AACR2
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On the final day of LSA19, employees from two well-known national brands, Goldfish Swim School and The Home Depot, discussed the challenges that national enterprises and franchises face when marketing to local consumers. Ryan Allen, Marketing Tech Manager at Goldfish Swim School, and Jamie Adams, Chief Revenue Officer at Scorpion concentrated their portion of the…
#LSA19: The Location Factor: How Multi-Location Brands Win in Social Media
It’s critical for brands to localize social media marketing and reputation management. It’s no secret that digitally savvy consumers have an affection for online shopping, but brick-and-mortar retail is not dead, the competition for local stores to win customers’ business is just changing. Multi-location brands possess the local presence advantage, compared to e-commerce stores, and…
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Daily News: Local Digital Still Growing, Facebook’s Self-Serve Ad Creative, Google Now Is Dead
July 19, 2017 | Contributed by: Joe Morsello
Here is today’s roundup of news related to local marketing and advertising, local media, technology, local commerce, consumer behavior and more.
Digital Still Growing at Traditional Media’s Expense but Direct Mail, TV Top ‘Local’ (July 19, 2017)
LSA Insider: “Despite the steady migration of dollars to digital, the top revenue categories in ‘local’ are still traditional media.”
Facebook’s Self-Serve Ad Creative Can’t Be SMBs’ Only Choice (July 19, 2017)
Street Fight: “Creative Hub allows marketers to build and test mobile ads, and Facebook has recently begun to appeal to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).”
Google Now is dead, long live ‘the feed’ (July 19, 2017)
Search Engine Land: “Google is killing the ‘Google Now’ name but improving the underlying functionality to make it more controllable, engaging — and searchable.”
Marketers Face Challenges in Working with Location Data (July 19, 2017)
eMarketer: “A third of digital marketers said that understanding how to use location to deliver relevant mobile ads was one of the leading challenges their organization faced.”
Google Pushes into HR Software Market with Hire (July 18, 2017)
LSA Insider: “The idea behind Hire is to give companies a platform for tracking progress in hiring a candidate — including email communications, interview notes, etc.”
One month after relaunching xAd as GroundTruth, the CEO is leaving amid an ‘investigation’ (July 18, 2017)
Recode: “Dipanshu Sharma left the company Monday.”
Study: Retailers make mobile strategies top priority for back-to-school season (July 18, 2017)
Mobile Marketer: “89% of retailers will make mobile and 88% will make social their top marketing priority for back-to-school promotions.”
NinthDecimal Acquires MoLOGIQ to Propel the Development of Location Intelligence Solutions (June 29, 2017)
Press Release: “NinthDecimal announced that it has acquired MoLOGIQ, Inc., an innovative mobile audience platform.”
Contributed by: Joe Morsello
Joe Morsello (@joemorsello) is the owner of Rithm Marketing, a digital marketing agency based in Metro Detroit. Formerly Joe was the director of marketing at the Local Search Association.
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LaPublika – Public sphere laboratory for artistic research, consonni, Donostia, 10–11 November 2015
Latitudes has been invited by consonni to give a two-day seminar and a public lecture in the context of LaPublika, a programme of activities concerning the way artistic practices construct the public sphere. The programme will take place over the next two years in the recently opened International Centre for Contemporary Culture Tabakalera in Donostia, on the 10 and 11 November, and is a joint initiative together with Donostia-San Sebastian European Cultural Capital 2016.
"Public sphere here is understood as spaces considered to be public (the street, the square, the city), as well as the internet or the communications media, and the mechanisms with which we participate in managing what is common (language, rites, norms, the aesthetic of collective processes). At a time when new social and civic paradigms are arising, LaPublika seeks to provide a framework of work and reflection upon those processes." (....) "In addition to the presence-based programme, all the activities have their version in podcast format on LaPublika’s radio-web, the central hub of the project, which is also backed up by programming involving interviews, radio spots and sound pieces."
Visitors at Robert Smithson's "Broken Circle" (1971), an event organised by Land Art Contemporary. Picture: Kunstbeeld.
Breaking Ground: Broken Circle/Spiral Hill, by Robert Smithson & Nancy Holt - See more at: http://ajuntament.barcelona.cat/lavirreina/en/activities/breaking-ground-broken-circlespiral-hill-robert-smithson-nancy-holt#sthash.8wxhhHQB.dpuf
Latitudes' workshop titled “Beyond the roundabout, or what’s public about public art?” will take the legacy of Land Art as a starting point – or more specifically, Robert Smithson’s notion of “continual movement” – to address the multiple temporalities which can constitute the form of an artwork in public space. Approaching projects (rather than beholding objects) the workshop will discuss artists who conceptualize or actualize their works against a backdrop of vast stretches of time or topological change. In the context of a networked culture which seems to offer an accelerating and horizontal concept of the public sphere, the workshop will furthermore address what is at stake when “digging deep” and slowing down.
Production of Jan Dibbets' "6 Hours Tide Object with Correction of Perspective" (1969–2009) on 9 February 2009 the Port of Rotterdam, a beach that has now disappeared to become Maasvlakte 2. Photo: Latitudes.
For the public lecture on November 11, Latitudes will forgo a chronological account of its projects of the last decade, and instead attempt various transects through its curatorial projects determined by the public sphere, raw materials and their transformation. From the zinc which led to an Esperanto micro-nation, to the air of a Beijing shopping centre, or the dead trees of printed news, Latitudes will join some traits and ideas around “human resources”, extractive modernity, obsolescence and the carbon cycle.
More about Consonni
More about LaPublika
Launch of LaPublika to the basque press
Video de Latitudes sobre el taller desarrollado en LaPublika.
2015, human resources, public art, raw materials, research, Robert Smithson, slowing down, Workshop
Looking back – Visiting Robert Smithson's 'Spiral Jetty' (1970) on 7 September 2004
A decade ago today (!) we were lucky enough to visit Robert Smithson's most iconic earthwork 'Spiral Jetty' (1970). The water level of the Great Salt Lake was well down and the surface of the counterclockwise spiral was not only visible but also walkable. As we walked alone in the blazing heat we felt as if we were disappearing into the black basalt, pink salt and silent haze. Our visit to the site was completed a few days later visiting his 'Retrospective Works 1955-1973' at Los Angeles' MOCA, curated by Eugenie Tsai with Connie Butler. Happy memories.
Lecture by Max Andrews "From Spiral to Spime: Robert Smithson, the ecological and the curatorial", 13 March, 2pm, Lecture Theatre 1, Royal College of Art, London (12 March 2012)
Publication "Robert Smithson: Art in Continual Movement" (Alauda Publications, 2012) includes essay by Max Andrews (28 March 2012)
Robert Smithson's 'Broken Circle/Spiral Hill Revisited' (1971–2011) and The Land Art Contemporary programme (14 September 2011)
Portscapes: Jorge Satorre returns an ice-age boulder back to Sweden (18 January 2010)
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2014, documentation, Land Art, looking back, Robert Smithson, Spiral Jetty
Haegue Yang "Der Öffentlichkeit" commission and 'Ends of the Earth – Land Art to 1974' at Haus der Kunst, Munich
Haegue Yang has been the first artist to be commissioned for the DER ÖFFENTLICHKEIT – VON DEN FREUNDEN HAUS DER KUNST [To the Public – from the friends of Haus der Kunst] series, which will take place on a yearly basis in the 800 square-metre Middle Hall of Münich's Haus der Kunst.
Her installation 'Accommodating the Epic Dispersion – On Non-cathartic Volume of Dispersion', organised by Haus der Kunst curator Julienne Lorz, and related to her dOCUMENTA 13 contribution, "consists of Venetian blinds suspended from the ceiling. These elements are structured in three autonomous, yet united parts: A massive towering structure, which is confrontationally located at the hall's entrance; a flat vertical grid wall, and a voluminous rectangle on top, which is gradually fragmented toward the floor. Depending on the angle of approach, the blinds overlap in a varying number of layers, and the interplay of light and shadow changes depending on the location. At times, the installation appears completely opaque, and at others, completely translucent." (text from the website).
On view until 22 September 2013. More info and photos here.
Also on view at Haus der Kunst is the much awaited 'Ends of the Earth – Land Art to 1974' (until 20 January 2013) organised in collaboration with The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA – see website of the exhibition). The show is notable for its careful and thoroughly-researched reconsideration of the idea of Land art, and the way in which it incorporates many artists outside of the usual American white male practicioners associated with the term. (And also through its inclusion of three part-reconstructions of seminal exhibitions/projects: "Earthworks" at Virginia Dwan Gallery, Willoughby Sharp's "Earth Art" as well as Gerry Schum's "Fernsehgalerie Land Art" ). Unfortunately, this is its only iteration on its European tour.
Exhibition poster with an image of the 1967-74 film "Athmospheres: Duration Performances" by Judy Chicago.
Hans Haacke's "Grass Grows" (1969–2012) at the entrance to the museum.
Robert Smithson's "Spiral Jetty" (1970) film projected in the background and "A Nonsite (Pine Barrens)" from 1968 in the foreground.
Robert Morris' "Earthwork aka Untitled (Dirt)" (1968–2012) a 2000-pound pile of earth, grease, peat moss, brick, steel, copper, aluminum, brass, zinc and felt – urban debris gathered from the surrounding New York environs, originally made for the 1968 exhibition at Virginia Dwan Gallery.
Two views (above and below) of Joshua Neustein's 1970 "Road Piece", originally presented in the Tel Aviv Art Museum and remade for the first time for 'Ends of the Earth' exhibition.
All photos: Latitudes | www.lttds.org (except when noted otherwise in the photo caption)
"Der Öffentlichkeit – Von den Freunden Haus der Kunst", begins on November 9
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"Der Öffentlichkeit – Von den Freunden Haus der Kunst",
As announced in May, this installation is the first in a series of commissioned work that will be exhibited in the museum's 800 square-meter Middle Hall over a period of one year. The series, "Der Öffentlichkeit – Von den Freunden Haus der Kunst", begins on November 9.
"Accommodating the Epic Dispersion – On Non-cathartic Volume of Dispersion", 2012.
2012, commissions, documenta, Exhibition, haegue yang, Haus der Kunst, Julienne Lorz, Land Art, Munich, Robert Smithson
Publication "Robert Smithson: Art in Continual Movement" (Alauda Publications, 2012) includes essay by Max Andrews
Cover of the publication.
We just received a copy of the wonderful and long-awaited publication "Robert Smithson: Art in Continual Movement" (Alauda Publications, 2012) for which Max Andrews of Latitudes contributes the essay "A Dark Spot of Exasperation: From Smithson to the Spime" (an essay which was the basis of his recent lecture at the Royal College of Art in London).
Pages 44-45, with the section "Art, Research, Ecology".
Robert Smithson's seminal Land Art work Broken Circle/Spiral Hill (Emmen, The Netherlands, 1971) is treated as a case study which opens up to a number of topics, still relevant in contemporary art: 'Models of Spectatorship', 'Art, Research, Ecology', 'Documentation', 'Museum, Media, Society' and 'The Cinematic'."
Above: pages with Max Andrews' essay "A Dark Spot of Exasperation: From Smithson to the Spime".
Max Andrews' essay "A Dark Spot of Exasperation: From Smithson to the Spime".
In his text, Andrews stresses that Smithson's innovations in terms of post-studio practice ar not about "the question where, or what is the work of art?", but about investigating the structure of the multiple elements which constitute the form of an art project and its place in the world. According to Andrews, the essential feature of Smithson's kinship to post-studio practice is not so much his institutional critique, but a move away from the museum and the curator as existing power structures to a "curatorial function which incorporates a social ecology: a new meaning- and value-generating system in and around art." In his essay, Andrews traces the points of congruence between Smithson and the practices of contemporary artists like Lara Almarcegui, Jorge Satorre and Cyprien Gaillard.
Documentation pages, clippings from 1987.
Pages 150-151, Section "A Living Archive – Film"
Page 194-195, Section "A Living Archive"
Pages 208-209, Section "A Living Archive"
The 240-page monograph publication will be launched on 30 March 2012 in The Hague during the symposia Rethinking Robert Smithson organised by the publishers in cooperation with Leiden University Institute for Cultural Disciplines.
Initiator and publisher: Alauda Publications
Edited by: Ingrid Commandeur and Trudy van Riemsdijk-Zandee
Authors: Max Andrews, Eric C.H. de Bruyn, Stefan Heidenreich, Sven Lütticken, Anja Novak, Vivian van Saaze
Design: Esther Krop
Price: 39,95 Euro
Available in bookshops or order online: alaudapublications.nl
September 2011 blog post on The Land Art Contemporary programme in Denthe, The Netherlands.
All photos: Latitudes | www.lttds.org
2012, Alauda Publications, Cyprien Gaillard, Jorge Satorre, Land Art, Lara Almarcegui, Max Andrews, Robert Smithson, SKOR, The Netherlands
Lecture by Max Andrews "From Spiral to Spime: Robert Smithson, the ecological and the curatorial", 13 March, 2pm, Lecture Theatre 1, Royal College of Art, London
Poster announcement at the Royal College of Art galleries.
On Tuesday 13 March (2pm, Lecture Theatre 1), Max Andrews of Latitudes will give the lecture "From Spiral to Spime: Robert Smithson, the ecological and the curatorial" as part of the "Art and Globalisation" lecture series programmed by MA Curating Contemporary Art by Jean Fisher and Michaela Crimmin.
Starting out from Robert Smithson's Broken Circle / Spiral Hill (1971), this lecture looks at projects by Lara Almarcegui, Jorge Satorre and Cyprien Gaillard to speculate on the 'when' and the 'shape' of art after Smithson in relation to synchronic concepts of post-environmental ecological thinking, and the flux between work and curatorial context. Based on an essay in the forthcoming publication 'Robert Smithson: Art in Continual Movement' (Alauda Publications, 2012).
Robert Smithson, Broken Circle/Spiral Hill. Opening September 17, 2011. Emmen, The Netherlands. Photo by Jan Anninga. Courtesy SKOR.
Following the lecture, Andrews will lead a seminar to first years students of the MA Curating Contemporary Art, Royal College of Art.
[Please note that the lecture is only open to students and staff of the college.]
Tuesday 13 March 2012, 2pm
Lecture Theatre 1
Kensington Gore
London SW7 2EU, UK
2012, Cyprien Gaillard, Ecology, Jorge Satorre, Lara Almarcegui, Lecture, London, Max Andrews, Robert Smithson, Royal College of Art
Robert Smithson's 'Broken Circle/Spiral Hill Revisited' (1971–2011) and The Land Art Contemporary programme
http://www.landartcontemporary.nl/ website
Land Art Contemporary year-long initiative showcases works of art located in the countryside of Drenthe, a province in the northeastern Netherlands, which will be complemented with an international events programme dealing with the contemporary aspects of Land art. Starting on 17 September 2011, the programme is linked to the 40th anniversary of the creation of Robert Smithson's film Broken Circle/Spiral Hill in Emmen for the exhibition Sonsbeek 1971.
Coinciding with the anniversary, Land Art Contemporary kicks off with the exhibition 'Robert Smithson – Broken Circle/Spiral Hill Revisited', at the Centre for Visual Arts (CBK) in Emmen. The exhibition's star piece will be the recently completed film 'Breaking Ground: Broken Circle/Spiral Hill' (1971–2011), uncompleted due to Smithson's untimely death in 1973, which is now finally produced, following his instructions for direction and editing, by his widow Nancy Holt in collaboration with SKOR. The film will also be screened once on 22 September at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam. Holt will introduce the video.
Parallel to this major exhibition, SKOR is also organising The Ultraperiferic (17 September – 27 November 2011), an exhibition that will feature the work of Lara Almarcegui (ES/NL), Jorge Satorre (MX/NL) and Cyprien Gaillard (FR/DE), three artists with whom Latitudes has worked in the recent past and whose work will also be featured in Max Andrews' essay "'A Dark Spot of Exasperation: From Smithson to the Spime'" in the forthcoming publication 'Robert Smithson: Art in Continual Movement' (ISBN 9789081531481) to be published by Alauda Publications in early 2012. The essay and The Ultraperiferic both feature Jorge Satorre's 'The erratic. Measuring compensation' (2009) which was produced in the context of 'Portscapes' and recently featured in his exhibition at Labor, Mexico City.
The project will continue in 2012–13, with a series of 'assignments' to contemporary artists "a number of artists will be set the assignment of creating a work in the spirit of Smithson, whereby the landscape is viewed as a continual process that is constantly in a state of transformation due to the interaction between man and nature", to be curated by SKOR's curators Nils van Beek and Theo Tegelaers. + info...
Land Art Contemporary is an initiative of STICHTING LACDA, Drenthe, a foundation established in 2011 by the Sanders-Ten Holte family. The program has been made possible thanks to (content and financial) support from SKOR | Foundation for Art and Public Domain, Province of Drenthe, European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development: Europe Investing in Rural Areas (LEADER), Municipality of Coevorden, Municipality of Emmen, Cultuurfonds BNG and the Sanders-Ten Holte family.
2011, catalogue, Cyprien Gaillard, Jorge Satorre, Land Art, Lara Almarcegui, Max Andrews, Portscapes, Robert Smithson, SKOR, Stedelijk museum, The Netherlands
Portscapes: Jorge Satorre returns an ice-age boulder back to Sweden
Jorge Satorre's project for Portscapes had its beginnings in the eastern part of the Netherlands with a 3-tonne gneissic granite rock from the Svecofennian age, approximately 1.9 billion years ago. Following the artist’s fascination with the environmental compensation practices being instigated alongside the construction of Maasvlakte 2, his project consisted of returning the rock to where it once came from in Sweden – an act of synthetic restitution and transnational sculptural offsetting.
The boulder has now found a permanent home at the Wanås Foundation, near Knislinge in southern Sweden [1]. The boulder was transported from Erica, in the north east of The Netherlands, to Knislinge at the beginning of January (see report on the Swedish newspaper Kristianstadsbladet).
Not insignificantly, the celebrated Land art work 'Broken Circle' (1971) by Robert Smithson, sited in a working quarry near Emmen, incorporates such a seemingly immovable boulder at its centre. Satorre’s reverse geological gesture is also reflected in the fact that much of the existing and future sea defence in the port area will be made from rock brought from Scandinavia. The artists offers an account of the process through drawings, which incorporates both actual and imagined details. One such detail depicts an imagined protest at the beginning of the boulder’s homeward journey – see post 2 October 2009.
Jorge Satorre's project was produced in the context of 'Portscapes', an accumulative series of newly commissioned projects produced in the context of the 2,000 hectare extension to the Port of Rotterdam, the project Maasvlakte 2.
An exhibition with 'Portscapes' projects will be on view at the Museum Boijmans van Beuningen, Rotterdam between 30 January and 25 April 2010 (Reception: Friday 5 February, 20h).
Portscapes was commissioned by the Port of Rotterdam Authority with advice and support from SKOR (Foundation Art and Public Space, Amsterdam) and was curated by Latitudes.
[FOOTNOTE 1] The foundation estate encompasses a medieval castle, an organic farm, and a sculpture park which since 1987 has hosted a number of permanent works by international artists.
Images: Journey and placement of the boulder from the newspaper Kristianstadsbladet; Drawings of 'The Erratic. Measuring Compensation' (2009), courtesy of the artist.
environmental compensation, Jorge Satorre, Maasvlakte 2, Museum Boijmans, Port of Rotterdam Authority, Portscapes, Robert Smithson, SKOR, The Netherlands, The Wanås Foundation
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Borderlands 2 is the second game of the franchise and thanks to its awesome DLCs and replayability, it is still being played this day. If you ever want to go back and visit the good old memories of Borderlands 2 on PC though, you have another choice other than DLCs: Borderlands 2 mods. Even though not as big as Skyrim or Fallout series, Borderlands still has a modest modding community on PC. From simple graphical updates to overhauls and gameplay additions, here are the best Borderlands 2 mods.
11 Borderlands 2 Mods
1. Third-Person Mod
Third-Person Mod lets you experience Borderlands 2 from a third-person view angle and it feels like a different game altogether. Although the shooting mechanics are still there, it feels like more of an open-world RPG without the FPS elements. Great for another playthrough. With a single button, you can swap between first person and third person view, so you do not have to stay committed to third person the whole time if you do not want to. It even adjusts your aim based on whether or not you are fine-aiming. If you are fine-aiming it will change to first person camera and will return back to third person camera once you are no longer fine-aiming.
2. Sam’s Borderlands2 SweetFX
Sam’s Borderlands2 SweetFX is a graphical mod that mainly deepens the colors and fixes some anti-aliasing issues. It fine-tunes FXAA anti-aliasing, adds HDR and high-quality Gaussian Bloom and makes the colors more vibrant. There are some screenshot comparisons on the mod page that lets you see the differences with the mods preset and without the preset. Other features in this mod include Customized Lift Gamma Gain targets, Luma contrast curves, and Dither. Along with all the elements in this mod preset, the developer has also included his own personal custom Nvidia Inspector profile, which will give you the optimal settings for the best looking graphics that this game can deliver. A great mod to make your game more beautiful.
3. Borderlands 2 Tweaker
This useful small mod adds even more graphical options to the game by allowing you to change some of the smaller settings that are only found within the ini files of the game. You can turn off god rays, distortion, adjust dynamic lighting and shadow resolution and choose the time the corpses take to despawn. If you do not have a performance issue, though, it can turn off texture fade-in which is the slow texture streaming to objects when a container is opened. The mod also enables the console which will allow you to use the Tilde key (~) to be able to type in commands. Also included is a handy installation guide to make your transition as smooth as possible. The developer has even updated the original code to make the program more efficient and optimized, which for such a small program is quite impressive. Overall, a good mod to upgrade a lot of the little things in Borderlands 2.
4. Borderlands Profile Editor
If you want to change certain aspects of your character and would rather not take all the extra time to grind for it, Borderlands Profile Editor lets you do that. It can edit Badass Ranks, Badass Tokens, Golden Keys, max health, shield capacity, shield recharge delay, shield recharge rate, melee damage, customizations, and other gameplay experiences. These are all stats and items that can take a long time to get even for the most dedicated players, and with this mod, you can save yourself a ton of time. Also included on the mod page is a simple to understand installation guide that will get you into the game quicker! This will make your Borderlands 2 gameplay less about grinding, and more about the playing. Give it a try!
5. Borderlands 2 Unofficial Community Patch
Borderlands 2 Unofficial Community Patch is a patch made by the players to fix and rebalance some of the rough edges of the game. It features bug fixes, cosmetic changes, unique features, gear/skill changes etc. Community patches are usually hit or miss and the comments to this mod are pretty mixed, so you are going to have to try it out for yourself to actually see whether you like it or not. In our opinion, it is one of the best Borderlands 2 mods out there.
This is one of the largest patches in the modding community, as it includes over 450 changes and fixes. It completely overhauls the game and makes it better for the player. It includes quest and enemy changes as well to spice up the game a little, especially during second playthroughs when you most likely do not want to play the exact same game again. With an installation guide and video, it makes your transition smooth and easy. The modding community has put together a large collection of changes here, it is definitely worth giving a try!
6. Difficulty Mod
Is the Borderlands 2 getting too easy for you? This bl2 mod uses a simple memory hack to change the number of players Borderlands sees and tricks the game into thinking there are more players in it. Of course, more players mean more and tougher enemies. But also, better loot! This is a good way to test out the strength of your weapons and your build! You can change the difficulty all the way up to the max, 4 player difficulty. This will be the hardest gameplay you can have for solo missions and the best way to farm those legendary items. There is also a youtube video in the description of the mod to see any gameplay tests if you want. A great way to make Borderlands 2 more challenging and more rewarding at the same time!
7. Texture Modding Tool
What if I told you that you can edit those colorful textures in Borderlands 2 into whatever you like? If you have the time, the ability and the creativity, you can create anything with this BL2 graphics mod. You can edit the whole world into something realistic, beautiful or horrifying. With this, the power is in your hands.
Included on the mod page, there is a ‘how to’ video detailing exactly how to extract textures from the game, edit them, and use them in your playthroughs. It uses a well known and safe program called texmod which has been popular before and used on other games such as Arkham City and Tomb Raider, so you do not have to worry about any sketchy downloads. One of the main ways you can use this mod is to make the game more realistic and gritty instead of the classic art style in Borderlands 2, which is much more cartoonish. If you are interested in changing the art style of Borderlands 2, this is the way to do it!
8. Borderlands 2 All Level 72 Character Game Saves
This Borderlands 2 add-on includes all of the level 72 character game saves. We do not recommend using it if you haven’t reached that level by legit means, but if you are a seasoned Borderlands 2 veteran and do not want to use glitches/exploits to power level one character for 2-3 hours, this mod just does it for you.
9. Fight For Your Life Lands 2
Fight For Your Life Lands 2 is a huge Borderlands 2 overhaul mod which makes the game harder, but more rewarding. It changes almost everything in the game: Guns, Items, Skills, Enemies, Slot Machines, etc. The full list of changes is just huge; it even changes the animation speed of some enemies. It is recommended that you play this with a fresh new game and with 2-3 players.
10. Ultra Low Config for Borderlands 2
If you have a really low-end PC or just want to play the game on your small laptop wherever you go, Ultra Low Config mod for Borderlands 2 just goes beyond the lowest possible graphical settings and makes the game look decades old, but increases the performance significantly in the process.
11. Borderlands 2 Game Mules
Do you want all the rare items in the game? We do not blame you since farming for these items can get tedious at times. This borderlands 2 nexus mod package has 3 game saves that have all the rare items in the game. You need both Ultimate Vault Hunter Packs for it to work properly, though.
Whatever we do, there is just some magic to the Borderlands series that makes us go back to it again and again. Fun co-op, witty humor, great loot, original weapons, classes and skills, and awesome gameplay combine to create one of the best franchises ever made. But if you want to experience Borderlands 2 again with great mods, be it with graphical updates, small patches or complete overhauls, we hope our list of best Borderlands mods helped you decide which ones to install. If you enjoyed any of the mods listed here, let us know below!
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Beason on IR, Giants sign Lions CB
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Beason on IR, Giants sign Lions CB Seahawks host high school football team after fatal shooting Check out this story on lohud.com: http://lohud.us/1tEkT3E
Published 11:02 p.m. ET Oct. 29, 2014 | Updated 11:05 p.m. ET Oct. 29, 2014
The Giants placed linebacker Jon Beason, center, on injured reserve on Wednesday. Beason needs surgery on his injured foot.(Photo: Bill Kostroun, AP)
The Giants signed cornerback Mike Harris off the Detroit Lions' practice squad and placed middle linebacker Jon Beason on injured reserve. The Giants announced the move Wednesday, two days after saying that Beason would need season-ending surgery on his foot. Harris spent the 2012-13 seasons with Jacksonville, playing in 31 games with seven starts.
The Giants have lost cornerbacks Walter Thurmond (pectoral) and Trumaine McBride (thumb) to season-ending injuries. Starter Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie is battling back from hamstring injuries heading into Monday's game against the Colts. The Giants also signed linebacker Justin Anderson to the practice squad and terminated the contract of linebacker Carlos Fields.
Seahawks host H.S. team: Coach Pete Carroll called it an "amazing experience" for the Seattle Seahawks to host the football team from Marysville-Pilchuck High less than a week after a shooting at the school left three students dead, including the shooter.
The high school team practiced at the Seahawks' facility Tuesday. Carroll was there to meet the team, along with players including cornerback Richard Sherman, safety Earl Thomas and wide receiver Doug Baldwin.
"It was an amazing experience to feel their gratitude. They were most grateful for the opportunity to be here," Carroll said Wednesday. "Obviously, the Seahawks are a big deal to them. To see them react to Richard Sherman coming out and Earl Thomas and all the guys, and Bobby Wagner, greet them and shaking hands and taking pictures and having fun with them. It was tremendous. As always is the case, both sides receive a lot out of that kind of exchange."
Student Jaylen Fryberg opened fire at the school's cafeteria Friday, killing two students and wounding three others. Fryberg killed himself. Fryberg was a popular freshman who played football and was crowned homecoming royalty days before the shooting.
The team practiced for about two hours inside the Seahawks' facility.
"They were kind of shocked to see us, I guess a little bit," Sherman said. "They seemed like some excited kids. They seemed like for a moment in time they forgot about everything that happened and everything that was going on and were able to enjoy the moment and take pictures and smile and laugh and have a good time."
Baldwin said the experience made him think of his 12-year-old brother.
"The thing I think about a lot is that you can't take for granted the time you can spend with him or the time you can take to talk to him," Baldwin said. "Just appreciating the people you have around you, loved ones, family members, friends, because anything can happen."
The shooting came on the day Marysville-Pilchuck was scheduled to play Oak Harbor High for a division championship. Instead of trying to reschedule the game, Oak Harbor forfeited the game to Marysville-Pilchuck, agreeing to finish second in the division.
Carroll made a point Wednesday to highlight the generosity of Oak Harbor's decision and said the Seahawks hope to host Oak Harbor next week. Marysville-Pilchuck is scheduled to play its first game since the shooting this Friday night.
"It does speak to the power of sport and how it is such a unifying element in our culture, and you could just see it in this local community," Carroll said.
Cardinals: Cornerback Patrick Peterson cleared concussion protocols and likely will play Sunday against Dallas.
Chargers: Running back Donald Brown returned to practice Wednesday after missing three games with a concussion.
Cowboys: If it's a question of tolerating pain, quarterback Tony Romo says he'll play Sunday against Arizona. The issue for Romo is whether he can run the offense while dealing with his third back injury in 18 months. Romo said the injury that sidelined him for about a quarter Monday against Washington was "more than a contusion," referring to coach Jason Garrett's description. He wouldn't be more specific.
Defensive tackle Josh Brent returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since his drunken-driving crash that killed teammate Jerry Brown in 2012. He has a 10-game suspension involving the intoxication manslaughter conviction in January. The first possible game for Brent is Nov. 23 at the Giants.
Also, the Cowboys put linebacker Justin Durant on season-ending injured reserve with a torn arm muscle and replaced him by signing Tim Dobbins.
Dolphins: Dan Marino has been passing along advice lately, and Ryan Tannehill is happy to be the receiver. Tannehill has been getting tips from Marino, hired in August as a special adviser to team owner Stephen Ross. "He's always just pointing out little things on tape, whether it's a receiver's routes or something I'm doing. He's good at picking up little things and passing them along," said Tannehill, who has a quarterback rating of 86.1 this season, the best of his three-year career.
Redskins: Robert Griffin III's practice status was upgraded from "limited" to "full" Wednesday. Yet coach Jay Gruden's message stayed the same: Griffin needs to show a comfort level in the huddle and a mental command of the offense to get back on the field.
Seahawks: Undrafted rookie Brock Coyle is expected to start at middle linebacker against Oakland. Seattle has been without starter Bobby Wagner since he suffered a toe injury against Dallas. K.J. Wright moved from the outside to the middle for the past two games. Coyle has appeared in all seven games this season.
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Looking for the Best Programming Languages? Start Here!
Joel Lee November 6, 2017 06-11-2017 6 minutes
Whether you’re completely new to programming or looking to jump into a new kind of programming you’ve never touched, one of the most important questions to ask is: “Which programming language is right for me?”
These days, you have so many languages to choose from, it can be quite overwhelming to pick one when you don’t have much experience. In this article, we’ll cover the best modern programming languages for web, mobile, desktop, game, embedded, and utility development. Treat this as an overview and a jumping-off point.
For Web Development
Web development is unique in the programming realm, which presents its own unique challenges — but also some unique benefits. Web development is arguably the easiest kind of programming to pick up when you have no experience, and the web development community is huge, so we consider it a good choice for beginners.
HTML and CSS: Though these aren’t true programming languages, both HTML and CSS are necessary to create web pages. HTML provides the structure of the page while CSS determines the styling and aesthetics of the page. To get started, check out these step-by-step HTML and CSS tutorials Learn HTML and CSS with These Step by Step Tutorials Learn HTML and CSS with These Step by Step Tutorials Curious about HTML, CSS, and JavaScript? If you think that you have a knack for learning how to create websites from scratch -- here are a few great step-by-step tutorials worth trying. Read More .
JavaScript: JavaScript is the only way to add browser-side logic and real-time changes (a good place to start is learning JQuery basics A Basic Guide to JQuery for Javascript Programmers A Basic Guide to JQuery for Javascript Programmers If you are a Javascript programmer, this guide to JQuery will help you start coding like a ninja. Read More ). Nowadays you can use JavaScript for both browser-side and server-side logic, which is really easy to do using a framework like Meteor or React.
Python: Python is used for server-side logic, which means you’ll need HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for the browser-side portion of whatever web app you create. But Python is an amazing language, which is why it remains a strong alternative to JavaScript. Learn more about Python for web development Python on the Web: The Amazing Things You Can Build Python on the Web: The Amazing Things You Can Build Contrary to popular belief, Python isn't only useful for data processing and utility scripts. Next to JavaScript and Ruby, Python is one of the best languages to use for web development. Read More .
PHP: You don’t hear much about PHP anymore because it isn’t as hip as some of the newer web languages, but it’s still used all over the place (including in WordPress, which powers approximately 27 percent of all websites 3 Killer Facts You Didn't Expect About WordPress 3 Killer Facts You Didn't Expect About WordPress Little did you know that WordPress is one of the most influential platforms on the web. Here are a few things you probably didn't know about it. Read More ). PHP can be messy, but it works. See our crash course on building sites with PHP Learn To Build With PHP: A Crash Course Learn To Build With PHP: A Crash Course PHP is the language that Facebook and Wikipedia use to serve billions of requests daily; the de-facto language used for teaching people web programming. It’s beautifully simple, but brilliantly powerful. Read More .
To learn more about why and how web development differs from other kinds of coding, see our article on web development vs. programming Programming vs. Web Development: What's the Difference? Programming vs. Web Development: What's the Difference? You might think application programmers and web developers do the same job, but that's far from the truth. Here are the key differences between programmers and web developers. Read More .
For Mobile Development
Mobile development has been the next big programming frontier for quite some time, and there are no signs of it slowing down anytime soon. People love their phones, and people need apps for their phones. It’s a cramped and competitive space, but breakout apps still show up every single day.
Java: Java is the native language for Android app development, which is great because Java is also used in a hundred other ways. While you can technically make Android apps using non-Java languages To Build an Android App, You Need to Learn These 7 Programming Languages To Build an Android App, You Need to Learn These 7 Programming Languages Which programming language is right for creating Android apps? It comes down to your programming history and which languages you feel most comfortable using. Fortunately, you have options. Read More , Java is your best bet for maximum performance and flexibility. Get started with these Android app tutorials So, You Want To Develop Android Apps? Here's How To Learn So, You Want To Develop Android Apps? Here's How To Learn After so many years, one would think that the mobile market is now saturated with every app imaginable to man - but that's not the case. There are plenty of niches that still need to... Read More .
Swift: iOS apps used to be coded in Objective C, but these days you’ll have a much better time using Apple’s new language Swift. It’s easy to learn and easy to use, making it great for newbies and veterans alike. Get started with these Swift tutorials The Best Places to Learn Swift, Apple's Programming Language The Best Places to Learn Swift, Apple's Programming Language If you want to learn Swift, now is the time to dive in. The language has a bright future and the faster you learn it, the sooner you'll be able to reap the rewards. Read More and test what you learn with these Swift coding challenges 7 Swift Coding Challenges to Practice Your Skills 7 Swift Coding Challenges to Practice Your Skills Consider testing your Swift programming skills with these Swift coding challenges. Not only are they fun and stimulating, but they'll give you the confidence you need in your own abilities. Read More .
JavaScript: Several frameworks exist that let you code Android and/or iOS apps using JavaScript. Some frameworks convert your code into native code, while others run the resulting app like a web app wrapped in a faux browser. To learn more about pros and cons and getting started, see our article on JavaScript mobile frameworks JavaScript Mobile Apps: Yes, There's a Framework for That JavaScript Mobile Apps: Yes, There's a Framework for That In this article, you'll learn about seven battle-tested JavaScript frameworks that are equipped to create mobile apps using one of two methods. Read More .
For Desktop Development
Desktop apps aren’t so hot these days since the world moved on to web apps and mobile apps, but that doesn’t mean they’re obsolete. Many people, like myself, prefer offline desktop apps whenever possible. And the good news? Whereas desktop apps were once complicated to make, it’s become much easier lately.
Java: Long ago, Java apps were made using Swing. Don’t do that. Prefer to use JavaFX instead, which provides a richer, sleeker, and more modern way to design and build apps thanks to the Scene Builder. And since Java runs on the Java Virtual Machine, you can write one app that runs on many platforms.
JavaScript: Using the Electron framework The Electron Open Framework and Why It's Awesome for Apps Development The Electron Open Framework and Why It's Awesome for Apps Development These days, there are many types of desktop devices and operating systems. Getting programs that work on all of them can be a challenge. Electron open framework solves this problem. Read More , you can write apps in JavaScript and package them for desktop platforms. Some notable examples include Visual Studio Code, Atom Editor, Discord, Slack, and WhatsApp. This is a great option because you can make desktop versions of web apps with the same language.
C#: Using Visual Studio, you can create desktop apps with C# in conjunction with GUI libraries like Win32, Windows Forms, WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation), and the .NET Framework Microsoft .NET Framework: Why You Need It and How to Install It on Windows Microsoft .NET Framework: Why You Need It and How to Install It on Windows You either need to install or update it. But do you know what the .NET Framework is? We show you why you need it and how you can get the latest version. Read More . Using Xamarin Studio, you can also create Mac/Linux apps with the Mono Framework What Is Mono and How Does It Help Windows Switchers New to Linux? What Is Mono and How Does It Help Windows Switchers New to Linux? Switching from Windows to Linux means you're going to lose some favorite apps. One tool that can help is Mono, a cross-platform framework that you've probably already used. Read More .
Swift: Apple’s new language can be used for Mac apps in addition to iOS apps. If you’re embedded in the Apple ecosystem and intend to only create apps for these two platforms, you’ll be better off learning Swift than a more cross-platform alternative like Java or JavaScript because of native performance.
For Game Development
Game development has never been easier. With the abundance of free (and open source) game engines out there, you can pretty much pick any mainstream language and be able to create games with it. But some languages are obviously superior, and those are the ones we recommend if you’re new.
C#: Unity is the most newbie-friendly game engine out there and its primary language is C#. The engine supports both 2D and 3D game development, and it can export builds to dozens of platforms including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS, and HTML5. Start with our beginner’s guide to Unity Programming A Game With Unity: A Beginner's Guide Programming A Game With Unity: A Beginner's Guide In the evolving landscape of indie game development, Unity has emerged as something of a de-facto standard: its low cost, ease of use, and broad feature set make it ideal for rapid game development. Read More .
Java: Java programmers can use the open source LibGDX framework to quickly create games from scratch. The framework can export to any desktop platform that supports Java, plus Android and iOS. It’s a simple and straightforward framework that’s conducive to rapid development. Highly recommended.
Haxe: Haxe is a newer, modern language that can transpile to many other languages, including Java, C++, C#, and Python. Using a game engine like HaxeFlixel or Luxe, you can develop cross-platform 2D games much faster than in other languages. Unfortunately, no 3D Haxe engine exists as of this writing.
JavaScript: JavaScript has taken over Flash as the best and fastest way to develop web games. I highly recommend the Phaser engine. Even better, you can use a tool like NW.js to package web games for desktops and mobiles, allowing you to do desktop and mobile game development with JavaScript.
For Data, Scripts, and Utilities
A lot of times, programming isn’t even done to create software per se. Maybe you just need to crunch some data and model trends, or maybe you just need a utility script that automates otherwise tedious tasks. In those cases, there are two superbly useful languages that’ll come to the rescue.
R: R is a programming language designed primarily for data mining, data computing, and data analysis. If you’ve ever used MATLAB, then you can think of R as a free and open source alternative. While MATLAB is easier to use and has a better environment, it’s expensive ($2,150 for a standard license). If you don’t mind R’s learning curve, it’s a strong alternative.
Python: Python is regularly used in data science 5 Reasons Why Python Programming Is Not Useless 5 Reasons Why Python Programming Is Not Useless Python -- You either love it or you hate it. You might even swing from one end to the other like a pendulum. Regardless, Python is a language that's hard to be ambivalent about. Read More because it’s an intuitive and non-verbose language, making it easy to learn and enjoyable to use. You can do all kinds of things with Python, including shell scripts, but you should definitely be aware of two libraries: NumPy (data computing) and Pandas (data analysis). Get started with these basic Python examples 10 Basic Python Examples That Will Help You Learn Fast 10 Basic Python Examples That Will Help You Learn Fast This article of basic python examples is for those who already have some programming experience and simply want to transition to Python as quickly as possible. Read More .
Which Languages Do You Like?
First decide what kind of programming you want to do, then find out which languages are best suited that area. Once you have an overview, just pick whichever language you feel most comfortable with. You’ll be more productive and actually enjoy programming this way. Don’t go with the “best” language if you hate it!
What kind of programming are you interested in? Which languages do you like best? Did we miss any important ones? Let us know in the comments!
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This article is Awesome! - "Where have you been all my life!?"
For the entirety of my life I have been trying to get myself involved into programming but was looking for THE BEST programming language because I thought that would automatically make me THE BEST programmer!
I now realize that even the least-best programming language can make me a great programmer by focusing on the specific project that I am busy with.
Thanks to this article, I am off to HTML, CSS and javascrip for my web development and Java for my other projects.
"I vow to stop looking for the best and become the best instead.
Larry Moore
I began programming in Appplesoft Basic in 1986 (before there was an internet). I guess that means that I am ruined beyond redemption. These days, I mostly do shell programming (PowerShell and Bash). Obviously, I don't make a living at what I do, but for an old retiree, I have fun and keep the old mind working.
Fred Flinstone, IV
Off-topic fyi: I began working on the internet in '85, so it definitely existed in '86 :)
In fact, it started in US in '69, ignoring the USSR net from 50s-60s which never got out into public usage.
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IBM AS400 COBOL FOREVER !
John Brooking
C?
Sure, it's mostly used these days for low level stuff like OS's and hardware interfaces, but surely those count as a application category? And it's the syntactic forerunner of Java/JavaScript and C++/C#. Learn C syntax and those others will be easier to pick up.
And Arduino etc!
Nikey646
I don't mean to be a fanboy here but it is disappointing to see that you ignored the fact that C# and .Net itself can be used for all the categories you've listed here. Not to mention, rather then mentioning .Net Core, which is an officially support runtime for Linux, Mac, and Windows, but Mono. It also has support for developing mobile application for Android and iOS via a third party framework, along with native support for (the now deprecated) windows phones... Let us not forget the entire reason that .Net Core came into existence, the fact that C# can be used to create server backends, and with webassembly might even be able to work on the front end itself... Oh and scripting? Rosyln and .Net Core also brought that forth...
But hey, at least you found it for desktop and game development, but you didn't find out that there are plenty of new and upcoming game engines that use C# as the primary language...
Emil Soder
I must say that the author forgot about C# for web server side development, specifically .NET Core. It's an amazing cross-platform framework and is easy to get started with.
Voc vach
Golang: fast, simple and fun. Crossplatform!
You forgot Kotlin!!!
PerlCoder
You forgotten Perl!
If you want to work on legacy stuffs, perl is the way to go. If you want to work on anything current or new, python is the way to go.
You're really wrong or doesn't know about modern perl projects.
Over the years, I have done an astonishingly wide variety of things in perl. Job control processes, database processes, spreadsheet creation, GUI screens for managing batch processes, reading data from all kinds of input formats (XLS/XLSX, CSV, XML, reports output to files, etc.), and on and on. It really is the Swiss Army knife of languages. It may not be the newest, but if it can get the job done without having to learn/use another "language of the day", it's worth it's weight in productivity.
Why it's not C++ in Game development?
DrMP
Delphi is my favorite language to compile executables.
Some pros:
1. Compilation is incredibly fast, particularly compared to C++.
2. Compiles to executable, not interpreted by runtime engine which is slower, may have security issues and is subject to change as engine is updated.
3. Code is optimized to execute quickly.
4. Was designed from the beginning to interface with databases. ("Delphi", "Oracle"?)
5. True destructors, as opposed to garbage collection, ensures cleanup as the user wants.
6. Easy to debug.
1. Not as well known as MS products or Java.
2. Not as easy to find work in it.
Hildy J
It's not sexy but it's stable - for corporate development and (even more so) maintenance, don't rule out COBOL. COBOL programmers (like me) are retiring but the programs on corporate mainframes aren't and corporations need people to keep them going. If you can combine COBOL with a more modern language, look to big consulting firms that work on conversion projects.
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By edsalvato @ 01/14/20 in Gay family travel, Gay travel, Leyla Farah, ManAboutWorld, Paris, Travel, Venice
Our correspondent Leyla Farah visited Europe with her family. Here’s her update and more about Leyla below!
The Louvre
If you spent 5 seconds in front of every work of art at the Louvre it would take you 4 months to see everything – if you didn’t sleep! The Louvre is all about planning ahead since there’s quite literally no way to see it all. Our picks for your list of “must see” items beyond the basics?
(1) Go underground to walk along the Medieval moat that protected Paris during the time of the Crusades. It was uncovered as part of an archeological dig in the mid 1980’s, and now helps visitors trace the evolution of the Louvre from a fortress to a royal residence and finally to the museum that stands today.
(2) Don’t miss the stunning (and we mean STUNNING) apartments where Napoleon III lived in the early 19th century. They include lavishly decorated rooms, jaw-dropping works of art, and – of course – a diminutive throne.
(3) For a little extra sparkle, get up close to the display cases that feature the French Crown Jewels – including a magnificent 141 carat diamond.
The Paris Christmas Market:
If you’re visiting Paris between mid-November and the Catholic holiday of Epiphany (which marks the end of the Christmas holiday on the first Monday in January), be sure to check out the Christmas Market in the Paris’ Tuileries Garden (just up from the Louvre).
With everything from unique regional vendors and eateries, to carnival rides and ice skating, it’s fun for visitors of all ages. Be sure to try the “vin chaud” or “hot wine” for sale at nearly every eatery.
And, if you’re not afraid of heights, try to time your trip up the Ferris wheel so you’re near the top for the famous Eiffel Tower light show (which lasts for 5 minutes every hour on the hour in the evenings). There’s no better view in all of Paris.
New Food Faves:
There’s really no such thing as a bad meal in Paris, but we did discover some new favorites on our last visit.
(1) When we had a hankering for something other than a continental breakfast, we headed to the Strada Cafe (24 rue Monge) in the Latin Quarter (there’s also one in the Marais at 94 rue du Temple). We loved their otherworldly French toast topped with whipped orange butter, omelettes with pumpkin seeds (who knew?) and astonishingly good coffee. The servers also speak impeccable English, just in case your French is a little rusty.
(2) Le Bistro Marbeuf (21 Rue Marbeuf in the 8th – just off the iconic Champs-Élysées) has been a food destination for years, but it was our first visit. We were on the hunt for steak frites, and theirs didn’t disappoint, but the real standouts were an impossibly velvety carbonara and a trio of ice creams – raspberry, salted caramel and coffee – that made our eyes roll back in our heads.
Venice:
No visit to Venice is complete without a visit through the glittering gold leaf interior of St Mark’s Basilica on the Piazza San Marco – a true masterpiece of Byzantine-style architecture. But the awe-inspiring Doge’s palace right next door provides visitors with a more visceral look at the true power of the Venetian city state from the 14th to the 18th centuries.
More than just the residence of the Doge (Duke) of Venice, this palace also housed critical bureaucratic, executive and judiciary government functions. Don’t miss the “secret tour” – which covers the more delicate (or “secret”) government activities like torture, executions and political tribunals.
Feeling peckish after your tours of the architectural and artistic gems on the Piazza San Marco? Head over over to Rossopomodoro Venezia (Calle Larga San Marco, 404) where you can sit and enjoy some of the best pizza in Venice (if you’re lucky, you might even get to see them turn out and shape the dough that’s been rising for hours in enormous traditional wooden proofing boxes), or just grab a quick bite from their take away window so you don’t miss a beat.
More about Leyla
Born in San Francisco and raised in the Middle East, Leyla Farah is the product of a unique collection of ethnic roots that extend from Brazil to Norway. A world traveler from infancy, Leyla has the uncanny ability to live like a local – without sacrificing life’s little luxuries – almost anywhere on earth. Her refreshing mix of high-end standards and real-world perspective make her your ideal (wo)ManAboutWorld.
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By edsalvato @ 01/12/20 in Gay pride, Gay travel, Travel
All travelers are welcome at The New York Times Travel Show’s third annual L.G.B.T.Q. Travel Pavilion — the biggest in the show’s history! Register here and use code LGBTQIA for complimentary one-day ticket.
The pavilion gathers 28 tourism brands offering trip-planning inspiration, experiences, tours, cruises, travel packages, hotels, luggage, travel insurance, free apps and special pavilion-only offers for the enjoyment and safety of L.G.B.T.Q. travelers and their allies, friends and loved ones. Open to the public on Saturday, January 25, and Sunday, January 26, and to trade on Friday, January 24.
For the first time ever the pavilion includes its very own stage:
Hear from the world’s leading L.G.B.T.Q. travel experts.
Enjoy original music by an award-winning Fort Worth-based queer singer.
Bring your little ones (or just yourselves) to Drag Queen Story Hour designed for the kid in all of us.
Win prizes!
Whether you’re a member of the L.G.B.T.Q. community or know someone who is, find information and travel products tailored to
your interests and needs. Snap a selfie with famous drag performers who’ll sashay around the pavilion during the weekend festivities.
Be inspired, informed and entertained. And bring a credit card: Take advantage of many pavilion-only offers on cruises, tours and more.
Follow the giant, historic, 25-foot Gilbert Baker-designed rainbow flag proudly hanging above the L.G.B.T.Q. Pavilion on the northwest side of the show floor.
These are the travel brands that you’ll meet:
AIG Travel Insurance
Atlantis Cruises, Tours and Events
Blue Walk European Walking Vacations
Choose Chicago
Collier County, Fla. (Naples, Marco Island, Everglades)
Cunard Luxury Cruises
DavidTravel
Discover Puerto Rico
Fluide Beauty
Gaybnb, Gay-Friendly B&B, Australia
GeoSure Global
HE Travel, Gay Travel and Tours
HOMOCO Queer Swim Brand
IGLTA, the International L.G.B.T.Q.+ Travel Association
Keihan Hotels and Resorts, Kyoto
NY State Tourism (I LOVE NY)
Out Adventures, Gay and Lesbian Tours and Holidays
Out in the Vineyard
OutRight Action International
Pride Japan
Pride of the Americas, Fort Lauderdale
ROAM Luggage
Sikeleli Travel L.G.B.T.Q.-friendly African Safaris
Quiiky L.G.B.T.Q Italy Travel
VACAYA: All-LGBT+ Cruises & Resorts
Visit Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Visit Fort Worth, Texas
L.G.B.T.Q. STAGE
L.G.B.T.Q.+ Travel Safety and Empowerment
L.G.B.T.Q.+ consumers face unique challenges when traveling. Experts discuss the resources available for them to travel with greater confidence.
HospitableMe’s signature hospitality inclusion training program.
Straight to the Bottom Line
L.G.B.T.Q.+ allies discuss how to generate business in the queer travel segment in an authentic, respectful and sustainable way.
11–11:30 a.m.
Travel Safety and Confidence
L.G.B.T.Q.+ consumers face unique challenges when traveling. Our experts discuss the resources available for them to travel with greater confidence.
Noon–12:45 p.m.
L.G.B.T.Q. Travel: Tours, Cruises, Events and Destinations for 2020
Moderator Ed Salvato leads a lively discussion of new cruises and tours, not-to-miss events and up-and-coming hot spots around the world. Bring your travel questions!
Noon–1 p.m.
Live From the World’s Largest Gay Cruise
We’re patched in LIVE to the Atlantis Oasis 2020 Cruise — check out the fun happening now on the Caribbean Sea.
1:30–2 p.m.
Fort Worth Presents Rachel Gollay
Feel the vibe with the city’s most fascinating songwriter, the award-winning and openly queer artist Rachel Gollay.
So You Think You Know New York?
Test your knowledge and win prizes at the I Love New York State Quiz Show.
Puerto Rico Presents
Puerto Rico is sunny, ringed by beaches and bathed by the warm waves of the Caribbean.
The library sensation comes to the L.G.B.T.Q. Pavilion. Officially for kids, but fun for kids of all ages!
It’s a Queer, Queer World
Inspirational stories from real L.G.B.T.Q. travelers.
Hack Your Trip!
From getting in the right headspace, to packing your suitcase, our experts share the best travel tips, including how to take the #BestSeflie.
Spend It HERE (Not THERE)
Representatives from our L.G.B.T.Q.+ friendly travel providers and destinations tell you why you should travel with the people and places that love you back.
By Ken Porpora @ 12/31/19 in Art, Gay travel, Gay-Friendly, New York, Travel, Westchester
It’s a cold December morning and we’re only about forty minutes from the city, driving north along the winding I-87, but to the east, outside the frosted car window, is a different world: acres of farmland dusted with the first snow of the year, and farther out, a silver, sundrenched lake. Around the bend, we see whitechapel churches surrounded by dry streambeds and frozen sunflower stalks. And way out there, is a solitary farmhouse, small as a thimble, nestled in the snow.
Westchester County is a collection of small towns with big city sophistication. It attracts locals and folks who want the amenities of Manhattan without the rushed chaos of midtown life. And through the years, it’s caught the eye of A-listers like Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Richard Gere, and The Clintons.
By edsalvato @ 10/03/19 in Ed Salvato, Gay travel, Travel
AIG Travel partnered with Skift on the trend report The Business Imperative for ‘Inclusive Hospitality’ which examines why vulnerable travelers matter spr.ly/60121Du1k with insights from yours truly (the even included me in my own Q&A page!!) and Depart Smart. LGBTQ travel safety is important topic that we focus on at HospitableMe.
To learn more about what we do at HospitableMe, visit us online.
Puerto Rico Launches 2 New LGBTQ Winter Weekends 😎🌈 & more!!
By edsalvato @ 09/23/19 in Ft. Lauderdale, Gay pride, Gay travel, Puerto Rico, Travel
AVENTURA! is a New, Inclusive LGBTQ Weekend in Vieques
Vieques is a sleepy beachside paradise off the coast of Puerto Rico where wild horses roam and tiny tree frogs sing. It’s an island famous for its black sand beaches and Caribbean sunsets.
And now it finally has its own LGBTQ weekend!
On November 7-10, 2019, Aventura Vieques will kick-off a queer, rustic, sun-filled weekend full of food, art, culture and adventure!
Join us to and be part of queer Vieques history when we chill, party, dance and meet with LGBTQ people of all ages, races, body types, orientations and gender identities. No passport required for Americans!
San Juan’s New Winter PrideFest is Coming!
Escape the cold this winter and join us in Puerto Rico for WinterPrideFest, an epic four-day queer extravaganza celebrating love, culture, and diversity.
From December 12-16, 2019, we’ll be raving on the beach, dressing up for the NYC-style vogue ball, and snapping selfies with the stars of RuPaul’s Drag Race at the biggest LGBTQ club in San Juan.
Book your tickets now for Winter Pride Fest!
Fort Lauderdale to Host First-Ever Pride of the Americas
Fort Lauderdale will make history in 2020 by hosting the first-ever ‘Pride of the Americas.’ The inaugural event expects more than 350,000 visitors from Alaska to Argentina to convene on Fort Lauderdale’s sandy white beach.
The celebration will showcase conferences and symposiums, an international arts festival, concerts and a huge parade. Mark your calendar now and make plans to join us to celebrate Pride with some of the most incredible countries and people from North, South and Central America, along with the gorgeous Caribbean islands.
The Chesterfield Palm Beach
The Chesterfield Palm Beach is an architectural gem which integrates British elegance with southern coastal charm. A one-of-a-kind boutique destination, each room and space in the hotel has its own unique charm and distinctive characteristics. From wonderful, light and breezy spaces that evoke a sense of English summer time, to the uniquely stylish chic.
LGBTQ TRAVEL SAFETY GUIDE
When traveling to a country where sexual orientation or gender identity is criminalized, queer people deal with layers of complexity. Our new, expansive travel safety guideaddresses safety for all LGBTQ travelers, with insights, anecdotes and recommendations from some of the most important and influential voices in the travel world.
Download a PDF version of the guide here: http://bit.ly/LGBTQtravelsafetyguide
Or download the mobile version in the free ManAboutWorld App
Providence, Rhode Island: A hidden delight for queer travelers
By edsalvato @ 07/31/19 in Gay pride, Gay travel, Paul Heney, Providence, Travel
While I’d heard some nice things about Providence, Rhode Island’s state capital and largest city, over the years, I’ll admit that I didn’t know a whole lot about it. I mostly thought of it as a cheap alternative airport to often-overpriced Boston Logan International.
Story by Paul J. Heney, MAW correspondent
But a recent weekend there, coinciding with Rhode Island Pride, completely sold me on this East Coast gem as an excellent getaway for LGBTQ travelers. Here are four reasons why you should put Providence on your list as a destination to check out.
A thriving queer scene.
Walking around Providence was like being in a gay Disneyland at times. I was genuinely surprised at the number of out queer couples in the city —walking the streets holding hands, eating in restaurants, wandering the stores, chilling in cafes. I chatted with numerous locals, from restaurant servers to Uber drivers, hotel staff and people in clubs, and they all had positive things to say about how accepting the city and community is.
We hung out in several clubs, such as The Dark Lady, EGO Providence, and the Eagle, and they were crowded and lively. At a time when many smaller and mid-sized cities have gay club scenes that are dried up or gone entirely, it was refreshing to see such a thriving group of bars.
Check out Options magazine, published bimonthly, for the latest calendar of queer events. You’ll be pleasantly surprised at the number of listings, from drag brunches to queer book clubs, as well as tea dances, happy hours and networking meetings.
Arts to die for.
Providence has christened itself “The Creative Capital,” a cute nod to the city’s artistic side as well as its being the center of state government. And the moniker is well earned, with a wealth of art museums, galleries, performing arts spaces and urban murals.
From March through November each year, 27 of the city’s hottest art spots open their doors on the third Thursday of the month as part of Gallery Night Providence. And WaterFire Providence, a unique local arts celebration, revolves around the city’s downtown rivers, with more than 80 sparkling bonfires lit on the waterways.
Not to be missed is PVD Fest, an annual arts celebration in the city. It selects local artists to design and create arts installations, many of which remain in perpetuity, adding to the city’s cool urban vibe each year. Many of downtown’s mesmerizing murals are the result of previous years’ PVD Fest installations.
It’s easy to get to and easy to get around.
Getting to Providence is fairly easy for much of the country. In addition to the aforementioned cheap flights to the city’s T. F. Green Airport, Providence is an hour’s drive from Boston, as well as about three hours from most of the New York metro area. It’s within two hours by plane from much of the East Coast and Midwest, making it an easy weekend trip.
Providence is connected to Boston’s South Station via the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority commuter service, and within the city, grabbing a rideshare service is simple — or visitors can check out the local Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA), which provides busing as far away as Newport or Kingston. But I found downtown Providence, including its lovely Arts District, to be very walkable and pedestrian friendly.
Its annual Pride festival is simply incredible.
Providence’s annual Rhode Island Pride completely exceeded my expectations. Attracting well over 100,000 attendees, I was blown away by how many Boston-area celebrants were there. I’d have thought the big city folks would have turned up their collective noses at smaller Providence, but that wasn’t the case at all! In fact, I heard story after story about how much they loved attending both Pride celebrations, a week apart.
RIPride has a laundry list of pre-celebration events, from VIP parties to game nights to interfaith services. The PrideFest itself takes place downtown along the Providence River, with a long narrow outline that provides great water views at every turn. There are countless vendors, a huge main stage, a beer garden, and more.
But the highlight of the weekend for me was the Illuminated Night Parade. RIPride is one of only a few pride celebrations anywhere that features an evening parade. Floats and marchers are encouraged to dress up their displays with lights, glowsticks, fluorescent paints and the like. The result is really spectacular, with 100,000 attendees watching the festivities. At the conclusion of the parade, multiple areas of downtown were cordoned off for huge block parties, as music roared into the night until the wee hours.
And for those who managed to get some sleep, the post-Pride Drag Brunch was a great top off to the weekend, with this year’s event featuring Jasmine Masters from RuPaul’s Drag Race, as well as a half dozen very talented local performers.
Go Now✈ Go Later✈: Gay getaways you won’t want to miss 🌈🍸
By edsalvato @ 07/30/19 in Canada, Europe, Gay cruise, Gay pride, Gay travel, Travel
Some gays plan their gay getaways far in advance. Some plan last minute. Some go both ways. We’re those gays. But no matter which you are, we’ve got awesome recommendations for gay getaways to go to now. Next year. Or both!
Gay Getaways: GO NOW!
8 Days of Paradise with Atlantis – August 25
Atlantis Events takes on Europe with the Oasis of the Seas for the biggest European gay cruise ever. Meet guys from all over the world as this gorgeous Royal Caribbean ship sets sail for a trip of a lifetime. Amazing parties by night, and incredible ports by day. Enjoy bike rides in Mallorca, snorkeling in Capri, wine tasting in Provence and art walks in Florence. The ship departs on Saturday, August 25 and returns September 1.
Don’t miss this epic European journey. Book now and GO!
Cruise NYC to PTown with VACAYA – August 11
Join ManAboutWorld’s Billy Kolber (and up to 2,000 of our closest friends!) for the first full-ship LGBTQ+ charter with VACAYA aboard the five-star Celebrity Summit.
The ship will depart NYC on Sunday, August 11 and sail to Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. Then, it’s a day in quaint Bar Harbor, Maine, and then two full days in fabulous Provincetown.
Kristin Chenoweth kicks off the departure from Cape Liberty, with lots of entertainment onboard and off — including an overnight call in Ptown to kick off their crazy Carnival week. Vacaya’s maiden voyage, promises a new kind of LGBT+ experience. Book now and GO!
Explore Morocco with OUT Adventures – September 13
Morocco should be at the top of any queer travelers bucket list! Take the journey with OUT Adventures from Casablanca to Marrakech.
The epic experience kicks off September 13 and lasts for 10 unforgettable days. Travel with a pack of gay travelers through desert landscapes and moody villages. Sleep in a hotel made of Saharan sand, picnic in mountain gorges, cook classic North African cuisine, and share memories that will last a lifetime. Book now and GO!
GAY GETAWAYS: GO LATER
Pride of the Americas – April 21-26, 2020
Two continents. 35 countries. Five languages. One love. No matter who you who are, Greater Fort Lauderdale invites you to celebrate LGBT+ advocacy on the beach at the first-ever Pride of the Americas in 2020. All are welcome to fly their flag high, make an impact and radiate life. Join the ManAboutWorld team for this first ever Pride uniting our community from Arctic Canada down to Tierra del Fuego! Book your flights and accommodations today!
Atlantis & Virgin Voyages 1st Gay Charter from Miami – May 21-June 7, 2020
Atlantis and Virgin Voyages will make history in 2020 when they embark on the first gay charter of the Scarlet Lady. The ship will set sail on May 31 – June 7, 2020 from Miami and traverse the Mexican Caribbean. Be one of the first to discover Virgin Voyages adult-only by design experience that will transform the cruise industry.
The Atlantis charter isn’t on sale yet – it’s not even listed on the Atlantis website. But trust us, you’ll want to be on this first gay charter of the Scarlet Lady, the revolutionary new cruising experience from Virgin. Mark your calendar and reserve your vacation days now.
Gay Wine Weekend – July 18-21, 2020
Gay Wine Weekend 2019 just happened, and it was epic. If you missed it, mark your calendar now for next year. Called “One of the best events of the summer season,” Gay Wine Weekend takes over Sonoma Valley from July 18-21 for a 3+ day celebration of food and wine in Northern California’s Sonoma Valley!
Check out the 2019 details, and mark your calendar now.
The hosts of this super fun event look forward to meeting you Out In The Vineyard of “our” Wine Country!
Plan a Once In A Lifetime Gay Safari – August 22-30, 2020
The boys at OUT Adventures have an incredible safari planned for 2020! Their brand new gay tour of Kenya kicks off outside Nairobi – Safari Capital of the World – before venturing into the savannah. Here, authentic yet luxurious tents and lodges will provide shelter in Amboseli National Park and Masai Mara National Reserve. All meals are included on this excursion, including a fab Bush Barbecue. OUT Adventure trips sell out far in advance … so Book now and GO!
Our very own Kenny Porpora will experience this fabulous OUT Adventures Kenya safari this August 2019. Follow his safari on Instagram at @wozels1102 and get a sneak peek at everything that awaits you in 2020.
HospitableMe in the News
By edsalvato @ 07/18/19 in Ed Salvato, Gay pride, Gay travel, Gay travel news, HospitableMe, LGBTQ training, ManAboutWorld, Travel, Travel safety
The simple act of flying a rainbow flag outside a meeting venue signals to LGBTQ+ attendees that they are welcome.
HospitableMe in the news: LGBTQ travelers have been a highly profitable niche for many years — today they are even more important, as the way they are represented, welcomed and treated can brand a destination as modern, progressive and desirable to a much broader population of future customers.
We are the industry leaders in helping tourism brands understand and meet their challenges and opportunities with LGBTQ travelers. We have been quoted in a number of pieces recently regarding diversity and sensitivity training, LGBTQ travel safety, LGBTQ travel, Pride travel and more.
Here’s a round up of HospitableMe in the news
PCMA Magazine: 10 best practices to make LGBTQ+ attendees feel welcome
Fox40: Best places to travel to for pride
TravelPulse: This two-part article quotes us extensively and covers the topic of LGBTQ travelers in the luxury market space plus a follow-up piece on our #PrideTravel Twitter Chat in June 2019.
This TravelPulse piece covered our successful trial LGBTQ travel safety Twitter chat
AARP:
This piece covers the growing market for LGBTQ travelers who are over 50
This piece covers how LGBTQ travelers can pick safe places to travel to
LifeHacker.com: This piece looks at the topic of LGBTQ travel safety
Top Highlights of Jasper
By edsalvato @ 06/06/19 in Barry Joy, Gay travel, Jasper, Travel
Read on for the top highlights of Jasper, Alberta, a little mountain town with a big heart, and even bigger adventures! Known as one of the most gay-friendly cities in the world, Jasper celebrates being ‘proud and free’ all year round. The community and local businesses are always happy to welcome visitors with open arms. If you need even more reasons to visit Jasper, here are some top highlights of what Jasper has to offer:
Motorcycle Tour
This is a super unique adventure where you dress up in butch leather gear and experience the thrill of riding either in the back seat or sidecar to explore the great Canadian Rockies. Tours vary from one to three hour options, and your personal guide/driver will stop along the way so you can take the most amazing Instagram pictures.
Jasper Pride Festival
This annual Pride celebration is one not to be missed. Jasper really puts on a show for Pride with all the dance parties, ski events, and more. Local residents and businesses decorate stores and the town, and truly become part of the celebration. Every year is unique but some of the special events this year included the Fruit Loop Mountain Party – a dance party at the 4 Peaks Night Club where you were able to meet a lot of locals and out of town visitors. There was a Pride ski day where you were encouraged to bring your rainbow and ski down the hill with a giant pride flag. And to cap things off, the annual pride party is themed each year, and the whole town really rallies together to make the night really special. They have special guest performances that keep the party going into the night.
Athabasca Falls
This 75’ waterfall in Jasper National Park, just west of the Icefields Parkway, is stunning. You can walk/hike the interpretive trail along the Athabasca River, and learn about the river and the waterfall. During the winter, the falls freezes, leading to natural ice formations.
Jasper SkyTram
If you are looking for perfect views of Jasper, the surrounding mountains, glacially fed lakes, and rivers, the Jasper SkyTram is the solution. The 7 minute enclosed flight is the longest and highest guided aerial tramway in Canada. At an elevation of 7,472 feet, it provides the most stunning views.
Miette Hot Springs
The hot springs is the perfect way to relax after a long day of hiking in the summer or skiing in the winter! Miette Hot Springs’ water flows naturally from the mountain at 129 degrees. This is also a great destination for hiking and watching the wildlife. Did you know that each Rocky Mountain Hot Spring has its own unique blend of minerals and temperature and is great for your body and soul?
Maligne Lake Boat Tour
This tour takes you across the crystal waters of Maligne Lake, allowing visitors to discover the world-famous Spirit Island, which is only accessible by boat. To preserve the area, walking onto the island is not permitted, but the scenery and experience are worth the trip.
Maligne Canyon IceWalk Tour
This three and a half hour tour is one of the most popular Jasper adventures. Your guide will take you to the bottom of the deepest canyon in Jasper National Park, where you get to see stunning frozen waterfalls and ice caves.
Columbia Icefields and Glacier Skywalk
The largest ice field in the Rocky Mountains, the Columbia Icefield, is perfect for everyone who loves being outdoors. Visitors can enjoy the scenery and local wildlife. Available guided tours also include the Glacier Skywalk, which leads visitors to a glass-floor observation platform, which boosts incredible views of the mountains.
This article was written by Barry Joy (aka asianmapleleaf) – an ambassador of all things travel. Barry was born and raised in Toronto and currently lives in New York City. Follow his adventures on asianmapleleaf.com or on Instagram @asianmapleleaf.
Bottoms Up! Gay Wine Weekend in Sonoma is Coming Soon 🍷🏳️🌈
By edsalvato @ 05/16/19 in Dining/food/wine, Event, Gay travel, Sonoma, Travel
Called “One of the best events of the summer season,” Gay Wine Weekend takes over Sonoma Valley from July 18-21 for a 3+ day celebration of food and wine in Northern California’s Sonoma Valley!
Tell me more about Gay Wine Weekend!
Celebrate with world class wine and culinary delights, music and dancing in a private estate vineyard, VIP receptions, wine excursions, a drag queen brunch, wine auction and pool party in one of the most famous wine destinations in the world.
VIP All Access Passes Available and/or individual event passes.
CheckOut: Windsor Arms Hotel for Toronto Gay Pride (update)
By edsalvato @ 05/16/19 in Gay pride, Gay travel, James Careless, ManAboutWorld, Toronto, Travel
This gorgeous Gatsby-themed 1927 small four-story hotel is a glistening gem in downtown (Bay and Bloor streets) Toronto. Just minutes away from the city’s Gay Village (Church and Wellesley), the uber-elegant Windsor Arms is a five-star hotel of just 28 suites; many of them having multiple rooms. (I stayed in a multi-room 700 square foot Deluxe Suite, which was worthy of Jay Gatsby.) The insides and outsides have been lovingly rebuilt and revived by new owner George Friedmann. Past prominent guests include Barbra Streisand and Elizabeth Taylor; you never know who you might see today! (Susan Sarandon and Ben Stiller were spotted here at a recent event.)
Given the Windsor Arms’ coterie of elegant suites, many fine restaurants and pampering facilities, and prime location (it is just off Bloor on the surprisingly quiet St. Thomas Street), prices here are not cheap. During this year’s Pride Toronto festival (it runs June 1 to July 1, 2019), nightly rates start at US$292 (excluding taxes and fees) and hit $1335 for the 1500 square foot Windsor King suite. But think about it: This suite comes with a king and a double sofa bed. Split between two couples, you and your friends could have a super-luxurious and exclusive stay for just $333.75 each. That’s a bargain price for a small historic hotel so charming and different, you will love it as much as Babs and Liz did. It is worth noting that the Windsor Arms does not nickel-and dime its guests. The Wi-Fi is free, the in-room Nespresso coffee is quality, and the towels/dressing robes full and fluffy. Meanwhile, the hotel has been serving afternoon tea without fail since it opened in 1927; offering with delectable sandwiches, scones and pasties – and more fine teas than you ever knew existed.
Given that is close to fashionable Yorkville, still sinful Yonge Street, and Toronto’s Gay Village – plus steps from the city’s subway lines – the Windsor Arms hotel could not be better situated for gays of all flavours and levels of daring. Want access to Toronto’s very best, most exclusive shopping? It’s here. Want to visit the Gay Village and sample everything from its edgy restaurants and clubs to steamy bathhouses and other no-longer-forbidden fruits? It’s just a short walk away eastwards on Bloor to Church Street, and then south to Wellesley and beyond. Frankly, if you are of a mind to get naughty during Pride Toronto, the Windsor Arms is a logical base of operations; given that is close to everything that counts.
As mentioned above, the Windsor Arms’ rooms are all individually and beautifully decorated/furnished. Many of the rooms come with their own musical instrument for guests to play, from pianos in the largest suites to guitars and Celtic harps in the smaller ones. The bathrooms are also well-appointed with high-quality fixtures. For instance, the entry level, 550 square foot Junior suite features cream-colored walls with wooden accents (http://www.windsorarmshotel.com/suites/junior_suite//), residence-quality furniture, deep soaker tub, separate standing shower, and an acoustic guitar (which is regularly tuned). Like the high-priced suites, it also comes with ‘Butler Service’. This is a separate, lockable compartment beside the front door when food, towels, and other amenities can be discreetly delivered to without you having to interact with staff. Very useful if you are in the midst of naked passion and champagne suddenly arrives!
Okay, so we’re talking about a very small, exclusive hotel in the heart of Toronto close to the Gay Village, with top-end decor, furnishings, amenities, food, drinks, and high tea; plus an indoor pool with fireplace and two floors of spa facilities? Plus Babs and Liz stayed here, and their photos adorn the walls. I mean, if you don’t get the gay factor here, I can’t help you. This is a perfect place for any gay or other LGBT couple, in a hotel with a reputation for welcoming gay guests with open arms. In fact, the only complaint I could find from a gay couple was that it was difficult to leave the Windsor Arms, because it is such a wonderful place to stay. (Friedman told me of one guest who called before arrival to ask for a bathtub full of Jello. The Windsor Arms’ only question to this request was to ask the guest, “what flavour?”)
This post originally appeared in 2016 and has been updated today by the original author, James Careless, based on a recent visit.
Gay-friendly Illinois: Places You’ve Never Heard Of, Moments You Won’t Forget
By edsalvato @ 05/07/19 in Chicago, Gay Illinois, Gay travel, Gay-Friendly, Illinois, LGBT Illinois, LGBT travel Illinois, Travel
Gay-friendly Illinois is a big, important state full of hometown pride, queer culture, and adorable small towns. But what do you really know about Illinois? You’re going to say Chicago, right? We thought so.
And yes, Chicago is fabulous. But there’s so much more in this wonderful state to explore, and so we did! And what we found were small towns full of charm. Welcome, pivotal moments in American history. Iconic architecture. And a historic road called Route 66 (you may have heard of it) that helped change a nation and still captivates the world.
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Enjoy a more immersive Illinois experience in the magazine:
ManAboutWorld is an app-based travel magazine by gay men which provides travel inspiration and trip-planning information for all whether you’re in the LGBTQ+ community or are an ally. It’s built exclusively for mobile devices and is not available in print. We first published these articles in the spring 2019 issue and make them available here for your enjoyment. The app and issues are all free. Download it for Apple devices or Android devices.
Photo: Ed Salvato
Gay-friendly Illinois: LGBTQ Guide to Chicago: The Windy City Heats Up This Spring and Summer
By edsalvato @ 05/07/19 in Chicago, Gay Illinois, Gay travel, Gay-Friendly, Gay-friendly Illinois, Illinois, LGBT Illinois, Travel
LGBTQ Guide Chicago: Looking for a warm-weather getaway that offers a bustling urban environment, sprawling green spaces, public parks, and a sandy beach, steps from the skyline? Head to the heartland to experience Chicago’s thriving LGBTQ offerings
Each of Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods offer distinct character and personality, with culture and history interconnecting to create a vibrant tapestry of community life.
Chicago has long been an epicenter for queer culture and Lakeview’s Boystown (the U.S.’s first recognized gay village) section remains one of the most vibrant gayborhoods in the nation. With dozens of queer bars, venues, and monuments, the neighborhood is a haven for LGBTQ residents and visitors. Its history of queer icons — from literary heroes like Lorraine Hansberry and Jane Addams to gay rights activists such as Henry Gerber — is inspiring. Their stories can be discovered on a self-guided LGBTQ Landmark Tour and provide a terrific frame of reference for what has become a robust LGBTQ community.
This summer, on June 29, Chicago will make queer history with the first-ever Pride in the Park Chicago in Grant Park. The event will feature celebrations of love and protest, live music performances by international and local talent, top queens from RuPaul’s Drag Race, artisanal food vendors and a fireworks show. About 15,000 are expected to attend.
The summer of LGBTQ also includes International Mr. Leather. From May 23-27, leather-bound attendees will descend upon the city, letting their freak flags fly, and capping off the festivities with the Black and Blue Party on Monday.
Early June will see the ANDERSONVILLE MIDSOMMARFEST. The Andersonville neighborhood is one of the most LGBTQ+-friendly in Chicago, and Midsommarfest is a street festival for the arts, retail, music and more in the area.
The BACK LOT BASH runs from June 28 – 30 (butting up against Pride in the Park this year) kicking off with a safe space for families to celebrate pride followed by a two-day outdoor music festival. The event is now in its 16th year and is one of the best-attended lesbian Pride events.
And finally, come end of June, the free and fabulous NAVY PIER PRIDE on June 29. The event consists of a full day of family- friendly festivities in honor of the LGBTQ+ community. This event includes Storytime with Drag Queens, live performances, special film presentations, and a new “Queer the Pier” fashion and music show headlined by special guest CeCe Penistone.
Thanks to an easy-to-navigate elevated rail system (referred to as “the L” by locals), getting around town is convenient and affordable. Visitors can also quickly tap their way through apps like Uber and Lyft for personalized pick-ups and drop-offs. For those wanting to pre-burn calories in anticipation of indulging in deep-dish pizza or Chicago-style hot dogs, Divvy offers more than 580 bike share stations throughout the city.
Summer Sizzles
Chicago’s cultural calendar overflows throughout the year, but things really heat up in the summer with these annual signature events, providing a terrific anchor for a weekend getaway.
Chicago Pride Fest and Parade (June, 2019) – Mark your calendars for these back-to-back LGBTQ celebrations. Chicago Pride Fest (June 22-23) is a two-day festival the weekend before the actual parade on June 30, which marks its 50th anniversary.
Lollapalooza (August 2-5) – More than 170 acts descend upon eight outdoor stages for this mega-musical festival that dates back to 1991. Attendees get just as excited about the “Chow Town” food offerings, art market and merchandise.
Northalsted Market Days (August 10-11, 2019) – Boystown becomes a thriving street festival each August, packed with live music on four stages, more than 200 vendors, and plenty of rainbow pride.
Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival (September 19-29, 2019) – The festival dates back to 1981 and is the second-largest of its kind, including features, shorts and special appearances by the filmmakers.
Arts lovers can hit a home run in Chicago, even if they’re not at Wrigley Field. This year shines a spotlight on live performance as the city declares 2019 The Year of Chicago Theatre. From Broadway musicals to storefront theaters producing new works, LGBTQ stories have a home in Chicago.
Pride Film & Plays – Located in the Pride Arts Center, the theater company produces works with LGBTQ characters and themes.
About Face Theatre – In its 20-year history, the boundary-pushing company has produced more than 60 productions exploring the narrative of the LGBTQ community.
Broadway in Chicago – Broadway’s best can be found in Chicago (and is often more affordable than its New York City counterpart). Pre-Broadway runs and national tours can be seen at five distinctly gorgeous venues throughout the city.
Desire in a Tinier House (May 30 – June 29, 2019) – A world premiere about the challenges of maintaining a gay relationship in today’s culture. (Pride Film & Plays).
Falsettos (May 28 – June 9, 2019) – William Finn and James Lapine’s Tony Award-winning musical about an unconventional family at the beginning of the AIDS crisis. (James M. Nederlander Theatre).
From affordable to luxurious, hotel accommodations run the gamut and suit every style and budget. Here are three distinct picks to consider:
Hotel Lincoln – Steps from Lincoln Park Zoo, this boutique property features a rooftop bar and tons of quirky design touches.
Hotel Zachary – Wrigley Field architect Zachary Taylor Davis inspired this recently opened Marriott property (use those points!), which resides within a pitch of the famed baseball stadium and neighboring Boystown.
The Langham Chicago – Modern luxury reigns supreme at this stylish hotel located within an iconic Mies Van der Rohe landmark building.
ACME Hotel Company
The ACME is loaded with character and artsy touches, hipster vibes, and a super friendly staff. The chalkboards on the doors allow everyone to represent their true selves. But it’s really the location that’s paramount here: steps from The Loop, the mall, and the famous UNO’s.
Wells Street Market – The newly opened food hall in the Loop offers something for everyone. Favorite bite: Furious Spoon’s shoyu ramen.
Bavette’s Steakhouse – Honoring Chicago’s long tradition as a steakhouse town, this swanky spot offers French flair and romantic enclaves for the ultimate date. Favorite bite: Chicago cut classic ribeye with béarnaise.
Southport Grocery and Cafe – Baked-from-scratch pastries and all-day breakfast can be found along with ancho chili-infused Bloody Mary’s at this Lakeview neighborhood spot. Favorite bite: grown-up pop tart with preserves and mascarpone.
Hot “G” Dog – Along with Chicago-style pizza, hot dogs are a Chicago staple. These artisan (and budget-friendly) options are a favorite among locals. Favorite bite: Chicago dog with a side of duck fat fries (weekends only).
From Dusk ‘til Dawn
Overwhelmed by so many amazing choices? Here’s an itinerary to jumpstart your weekend:
FRIDAY NIGHT:
Head to Sidetrack, the legendary Boystown video bar that has been the city’s go-to LGBTQ destination since 1982. Extend your getaway by a day to stay for Musical Monday, a standing ovation-worthy tradition.
A drink at Little Jim’s Tavern, the city’s first gay bar, is also essential. The bar has tons of old-school charm, local gays and daily drinks specials. And as far as legendary bars go, no pub crawl is complete without an Uber to Andersonville for some lesbian karaoke at Spyners Pub. By now, you’re plenty drunk enough to belt out some Journey.
The Legacy Walk, located in Lakeview, features 37 bronze memorial markers and interactive technology to connect with the people and places that have been instrumental in the nation’s LGBTQ movement. Check out the historic stroll during the day before heading to The Art Institute of Chicago for some of the country’s most stellar art. Be sure to visit the incredible 68 Thorne miniature rooms.
Come nightfall, head uptown to explore the city’s diverse collection of bars. Big Chicks is a friendly, low-key vibe that can be found Uptown with a different energy than Boystown bars. For the high-energy millennial crowd, Hydrate is a high-energy club with a stellar roster of DJs including former “RuPaul’s Drag Race” contestant Nina Flowers. Also pop into Berlin, a “pan-cultural” late-night dance club open ‘til 4 a.m.
Drag reigns supreme at the Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club, a terrific spot for brunch (prix-fixe menu plus a la carte) and entertainment.
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Gay-friendly Illinois: Inclusive Art in Elusive Places
By edsalvato @ 05/07/19 in Gay travel, Illinois, LGBT travel Illinois, Travel
Gay-friendly Illinois is rich with inclusive art, queer works, architecture and locales favorited by the LGBTQ+ community. If you’re looking to broaden your horizons or just your outlook on the art scene in the Prairie State, don’t hesitate. You’ll find plenty of breathtaking galleries and structures in and beyond Chicago from Lake Michigan to the Shawnee National Forest.
Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art
If you’re a city slicker at heart or not looking to step outside Chi-Town, check out Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art. Quite the mouthful for a place to see bleeding edge art by outsiders, whoever they may be. Intuit describes outsider work as “self-taught art, defined as the work of artists who demonstrate little influence from the mainstream art world and who instead are motivated by their unique personal visions.” Peek at their recent exhibits and you’ll see what they mean.
The gallery, located in Chicago’s River West neighborhood, has showcased the work of many queer outsider artists in its four stellar exhibitions a year. Intuit also hosts events focused on LGBTQ+ inclusivity and scholarship in addition to other lectures and educational programs. Be sure to pick up a copy of the gallery’s magazine, The Outsider, while you’re there for more information on its exhibits.
Art Gallery at the Center on Halsted
The Center on Halsted is a bastion for queer culture and community in the Midwest. Its deep history of activism and support stretches back to 1973, when it was a small, volunteer-run clearinghouse and meetup spot for gays and lesbians. It’s since burgeoned into a one-stop shop for cultural, technological and health services for the queer community in Chicago’s Lake View neighborhood, complete with two galleries featuring work by LGBTQ+ artists. You’re welcome to peruse the galleries on the center’s second and third floors during normal business hours or attend an opening night reception where you can schmooze it up with featured artists and queer community members.
ARC Gallery in Lincoln Park
ARC Gallery is another sure bet in Chicago for art by queer artists. The gallery has been operated as a non-profit cooperative by a collective of women artists since 1973. Its mission is to not only nurture emerging and experimental art, but to raise awareness of social issues through its exhibitions, including issues facing the LGBTQ+ community. If you check out ARC, be sure to take a walk around the neighborhood—it’s in Lincoln Park, which is famous for beautiful, historic churches and neat brick row houses nestled up against urban park, and some of the city’s best restaurants and shopping, too.
Galena Main Street
If you’re looking for a weekend foray into the countryside, head to the little town of Galena, just 3 hours northwest of Chicago. It’s home to the gay-owned Jail Hill Inn, a 135-year-old, four-story brick building, loaded with history and charm, and overlooking the countryside. As you walk along Main Street past the red brick buildings that date back to Galena’s start as a mining town, be sure to check out Pinder Pottery, an artist-run shop and studio featuring pottery as functional as it is beautiful.
Farnsworth House
The Farnsworth House is a modernist architecture gem situated on a flood plain in Plano, Illinois, just an hour west of Chicago. The house confounded visitors when it was built in 1951 and continues to protest traditional notions of what a house should be while very much remaining, well, a house.
Dana-Thomas House designed by Frank Lloyd Wright
Visit the Dana-Thomas House in Springfield, Illinois and soak in amazing architecture along with some fascinating and energizing queer-related history. The house is one of 13 Wright-designed houses along the Frank Lloyd Wright Trail, a self-guided tour of Wright’s incredible, culturally rich contributions to the area.
Susan Lawrence Dana, a progressive social dissident who would go on to fight for equal rights for women, commissioned Frank Lloyd Wright to remodel her father’s house in 1902. The result was a breathtaking example of Wright’s work that catered uniquely to Dana’s female perspective. In the 1920s, the house became ground zero for political activism and women’s rights activities. Dana’s mark on progressive and enlightened thought in the region would remain for decades through activities, classes and lectures hosted at the house.
The house is open for tours most days for a suggested donation. Make a weekend trip when you can—Springfield is about three hours southwest of Chicago.
Starved Rock Lodge, Utica
A popular same-sex marriage venue is also one of Illinois’ greatest examples of the rustic stone and timber architecture popularized by 20th-century New Deal projects. Starved Rock Lodge, which proudly hosts gay marriages, may remind some visitors of summer camp—only more luxe. The lodge, positioned on a wooded bluff overlooking the Illinois River, was built in the 1930s by the Illinois Department of Public Works and Buildings to rival expensive private resorts and has been updated since to stay comfy. It’s an ideal place to stay for architecture and Americana enthusiasts who are looking to enjoy Starved Rock State Park, and it hosts numerous events and concerts throughout the year. Head to its website to see a schedule or book a room.
The Morton Arboretum in Lisle is another favorite outdoor arts and wedding space for LGBTQ+ locals and travelers. Its sculptures and regular displays of natural artistry are regular featured in online queer publications. While some visitors come for the weird, whimsical sculptures of trolls across the property and related events (how about a troll hunt?), many visit for the simple, curated beauty of the arboretum’s natural grounds. Take a breath of fresh air at one of Illinois’ best-known queer-friendly outdoor spaces.
Gay-friendly Illinois: Five Romantic LGBTQ Getaways
By edsalvato @ 05/07/19 in Gay Illinois, Gay travel, Gay-friendly Illinois, Illinois, LGBT Illinois, LGBT travel Illinois, Travel
Illinois is home to a number of romantic, LGBTQ-friendly getaways within easy driving distance of Chicago, from kick-your-feet-up spots where you and your partner can take a breath, to hipster beer-and-bike meccas where y’all can let loose.
Galena: Vintage Shopping, Vintage Setting
Just three hours west of Chicago you’ll find Galena, a small but vibrant town known for its immaculate nineteenth-century architecture and bustling arts and shopping scene. For you antiquey gays who can’t get enough small-town charm, Galena is for you.
Plan to arrive early and check in to The Aldrich Guest House, a queer-owned five-bedroom B&B that’s hosted President Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant. Owners Doug and Robert have warmly arranged and decorated each room with comfy beds, high-end linens and personal touches.
The Inn at Irish Hollow is another gay-owned B&B, an aspirational place to stay. From the cozy interiors, the three-course weekend brunch, the seven-course dinners, and the lovely and welcoming gay hosts, this is one of our favorite places in Illinois.
The gorgeous Jail Hill Inn is another option. A 135-year-old, four-story brick gem of a hotel perfect for couples looking for a romantic getaway. The hotel was rated the number 1 B&B in the United States on TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards.
Once you’ve dropped off your bags, head out to explore the small-town charm of Main Street, strolling hand-in-hand along the dozens of quaint shops nestled in historic, red-brick buildings. If you and your partner are looking to feather your nest, stop in at Pinder Pottery, where a small handful of local potters are spinning beautiful and functional pottery. At Common Cents Resale, old housewares and vintage furniture are restored, restyled and sold at reasonable prices.
After some light browsing, grab lunch at One Eleven Main, a farm-to-table hotspot with a seasonal menu featuring locally-sourced ingredients. But if Galena’s historic sites have you in the mood for something more traditional—or you’re trying to turn up the romance—try Fried Green Tomatoes. Despite its name, the restaurant serves up traditional Italian fare with a farmhouse chic ambience. Before you leave Main Street, pick up a bottle (or three) at Galena Cellars Vineyard & Winery.
Spend the rest of your evening relaxing back at the hotel and wake up to their award-winning breakfast (with coffee brewed from a local roaster!) before heading home (or continuing on your Illinois journey!)
Galena remains one of Illinois’s top LGBTQ friendly cities, a charming, artsy, welcoming place that’s as quirky as it is inclusive.
Instafamous in Pontiac
For Route 66 fanatics, your trip begins on Michigan Ave. in Chicago and stretches for 300 miles, filled with some of most interesting and ‘grammable spots throughout the state. Somewhere in the middle of the historic highway, you’ll find Pontiac, a small town hidden gem central to American culture, literature, and industry, from the Grapes of Wrath to the Beats and Disney-Pixar’s Cars.
You’ll want to book a room in The Three Roses Bed and Breakfast, situated in a pristine Victorian in the center of town. Or, if you’re looking for something a bit more modern and chic, check out the ACRESinn LOFT—an 1,800 sq.-ft. loft overlooking downtown Pontiac. Both options are relaxing, romantic settings close to all attractions including the Route 66 Association Hall of Fame & Museum. Be sure to peek around the backside of the building where you’ll find one of Illinois’s most iconic Route 66 murals (and unofficially the state’s selfie capital!).
You can have an early breakfast at Three Roses or take a short walk to Edinger’s Filling Station, a favorite diner among locals, with a vintage Route 66 ambiance serving homemade American breakfast and brunch dishes. They’re famous for their homemade pies, so save room for a slice.
After breakfast, stroll with your better half down Main Street and pose in front of the many ‘grammable murals depicting Americana (including Coca-Cola, RCA Victor and the iconic line of Pontiac automobiles).
Beyond Pontiac, Route 66 extends down through Springfield and takes you through Alton, where Illinois meets Missouri. If you’re up for a classic American road trip, fire up your playlist and keep on truckin’ along Route 66.
Springfield: Love in the Land of Lincoln
Since this is the land of Lincoln, why not stay at the President Abraham Lincoln Springfield – a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel? It has a great location right in the center of town. Breakfasts here include house-made baked goods like blueberry muffins or buttery, flaky croissants.
In the morning, stroll past the cute, gay-owned Cardologist (a little greeting card and knick-knack shop perfect for sending postcards!) before settling in for a tasty meal at Incredibly Delicious, a locally owned French Bakery and Café located in the historic Weber House near downtown Springfield, Illinois. Founded in 1995, they specialize in artisanal breads, traditional croissants, handmade pastries, specialty cakes, and desserts. Their breakfast and lunch menu changes daily and pastry selections change seasonally. Be it savory or sweet, you will find your new favorite treat behind their doors.
Afterward, head just one block north of the hotel to the Dana-Thomas House — a Frank Lloyd Wright landmark — to tour its ornate, yet still-modern-feeling halls and rooms.
Continue your architecture lovefest with a guided tour of the recently-renovated Governor’s Mansion. Built in 1855, the mansion’s renovated exterior showcases the styles of the different governor’s that called the mansion home over the years. Tours usually last just over an hour.
For even more woodworking artistry, head to Sangmon Reclaimed, where local firefighters and veterans take the wood from torn down barns and reclaim it, rework it, and reimagine it as new pieces of art, architecture, and furnishings. A fascinating look at the Midwest traditions.
Once you’re up to the gills with house envy and dreaming of a nest with your partner, take a short cab ride or a decent walk (25 minutes or so) up South 6th Street to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. The library is mainly intended for researchers but the museum is a must-see for anyone, and particularly appealing to children if you’ve brought the family. Another short cab ride will take you to President Lincoln’s (and his family’s) final resting place, a monolithic, granite tomb in the Oak Ridge Cemetery.
For dinner, consider the upscale American Harvest Eatery, serving up familiar dishes with twists, all artfully plated and made from fresh Illinois ingredients. If you and your partner are looking for a night cap, hit up the Station House, a queer bar and dance club spinning great tunes.
Pontiac maybe be small, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in friendliness, local vibes, homecooking and history.
Urbana-Champaign: Beers, Bikes, and Beers
Millennial hipster queers will fall hard for Urbana-Champaign. Just over two hours south of Chicago, this college town is home to a variety of breweries, eateries, and arts and culture gems. Plus, there’s dockless bike sharing in the area so you’ll burn off those calories as fast as you consume them. (But, please, no drinking and biking!) Can it get more romantic than good food, delicious beer and (sober) biking?
If you’re looking for a charming, Southern feel, stay in the queer-owned Champaign Garden Inn. The Victorian Queen Anne-style mansion, surrounded by lush gardens, is a short walk (ahem, stumbling distance) from downtown Champaign, which makes it a safe bet if you’re planning to brewery hop.
Kick off your brewery crawl at the Riggs Beer Company, The Blind Pig Brewery, or Destihl Brew Works, recognized as three of the top breweries in Illinois. Wherever you go, do not skip the Sipyard, a beer garden in downtown Urbana operating out of a shipping container in the middle of an outdoor graffiti gallery.
For dinner, go big at the Black Dog Smoke & Ale House. While not romantic in the most traditional sense, nothing brings a couple closer than sharing a rack of ribs. They also have spicy southwest potato salad. Enough said.
One of Illinois’s most beloved twin cities, Urbana-Champaign is the future of the state, with a nod to the past, it’s always looking forward, whether it be art and breweries, or welcoming festivals and queer-owned hotspots.
Alton/Elsah: Charm on the Mississippi
Alton and Elsah are small-town twin cities along the Mississippi River on the Missouri border, about four-and-a-half hours south of Chicago. Their scenic, down-south feel and pace are well worth the trip on a long weekend—especially if you and your partner are looking for a respite from city life.
Nestled in the bluffs below the Great River Road, The Green Tree Inn in Elsah is a charmer, with hospitable hosts who’ve held numerous gay weddings at their property. Next door is a quaint general store stocked with incredibly hard-to-find sodas, sweets, cakes and any toiletries you might need.
Once you’re settled, drive the majestic Great River Route along the Mississippi River. It’s beautiful and relaxing—perfect for cranking some music and soaking in the views.
After your drive, ward off the afternoon sleepies with some award-winning espresso from Maeva’s Coffee, one of several community-oriented businesses in a former schoolhouse in Alton. Maybe split a piece (or heck, just get two slices) of their famous quiche while you’re there (there’s a vegetarian option, too!).
Then, for lunch, check out Weezy’s Bar & Grill for some good ol’ Route 66 kitsch. This roadside diner is a legend, and you’ll love their classic burger and fries while you snap pics of the Route 66 memorabilia that adorn the walls here.
But small towns don’t necessarily mean small nightlife. Bubby & Sissy’s is the big, gay exclamation point on Alton’s after-dark scene. The welcoming bar is known for its drag performances on weekends with special performances from the famous Shelby Right Back.
Elsah and Alton are quite the pair — so different with a shared sensibility and easy-going charm. There’s history here, but the towns also look forward, always evolving, always innovating, always welcoming.
Gay-friendly Illinois: Personified Jonna Cooley, Springfield
By edsalvato @ 05/07/19 in Gay travel, Gay-Friendly, Gay-friendly Illinois, Illinois, LGBT Illinois, LGBT travel Illinois, Personified, Travel
Jonna Cooley is an LGBTQ trailblazer, a pioneer and an Illinois native. She grew up in Meredosia, and then moved to Springfield in 1979. She began working at the Phoenix Center, Central Illinois’ LGBTQ Community Center, in April of 2006. The center provides a variety of services and activities for the LGBTQ community, including youth groups, transgender support groups, and a parent group, among others. The organization also provides various social and educational events such as an LGBTQ Film Series, Springfield PrideFest and drag shows.
The center also provides safe, supportive housing for homeless HIV+ men and women, transitional housing for homeless LGBTQ individuals, a variety of prevention programming and counseling.
Jonna is also one of the people proudly responsible for bringing pride to Springfield. In 2010, she brought a group of people together because she thought it was time to talk about having pride in Springfield. The attendance was overwhelming and Springfield PrideFest was born.
The first event was on Harvey Milk Day in 2011, one city block of 3,000 people. Today, the event has grown to 4+ city blocks, food and drinks, vendors, a kid’s area, and a teen drag show competition. Last year there were an estimated 20,000 people in attendance. Jonna’s been with her partner, Lisa Tomasino, for 19 years. They have a daughter, Erin, who lives and works in Florida. They live in Springfield with their three cats: Doc, Cleo, and Oliver, and their big five-pound chihuahua, Dino.
We sat down with Jonna to chat about LGBTQ life in Springfield and how the city continues to inspire her.
Jonna Cooley: tell us about life as an out gay person in Springfield. Is there a strong sense of queer community here?
While Springfield is a capital city, it is small and surrounded by rural communities and farmland. I love that because I grew up in a small community and my grandparents were farmers. Springfield tends to have a conservative image, but I have to say that overall, I’ve found Springfield to be supportive of the LGBTQ community.
I think there is a strong sense of queer community here – in a small-town kind of way. On one hand, the LGBTQ community seems to be fragmented. There are a lot of people who hang out together, who do stuff together, but they may or may not participate in LGBTQ-focused events or even be out to others in the LGBTQ community. On the other hand, everyone seems to come out (pun intended) for PrideFest and there is always great support from all factions when Phoenix Center is in need of assistance. In addition, there have been successful gay bars in Springfield that seem to be another common gathering place.
How does Springfield standout from the rest of Illinois?
For a small city, we really have a lot to offer. We are the only city to have an LGBTQ Community Center south of I-80. There are other groups and organizations, but there is no other not-for-profit facility to go to for services, housing, groups, counseling, etc. on a daily basis with full-time, professional staff.
In addition, Springfield is a clean and friendly city with a small-town feel. We have lots of history and great places to visit like Lincoln’s Home & Tomb, the Old State Capitol, the Dana-Thomas House, and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. Every time I go there, I say to myself, “I can’t believe this amazing place is in our great city!” We also have a lot of locally owned shops and food establishments that are amazing and unique, and great local theatre. At the same time, we don’t have a rush hour and you can get from one end of the city to the other in 15 minutes!
What are some places in Springfield that inspire you?
Having lived here 40 years, I still get a feeling when I drive down Capitol Avenue and see the capitol dome. My partner always says it never gets old, and it doesn’t. Just the sense of history here is inspiring—to think of all those who have walked the streets of Springfield before me, including Abraham Lincoln. I am always inspired walking or sitting in Washington Park or Lincoln Memorial Park where, regardless of the season, I find beauty in so many things.
What is it in Springfield that should entice LGBTQ travelers to visit. And how can LGBTQ visitors support the queer community when they visit your area?
Springfield PrideFest of course! It is free, family friendly, and lots of fun. Regardless of who you are, everyone should visit the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum. It is a phenomenal experience as are the many other historical sites. LGBTQ visitors can support the queer community by visiting businesses and restaurants that are LGBTQ owned and/or supportive.
How would you like to see the LGBTQ community change or evolve, if at all, in your area? What’s missing? What could be better?
I would like to see us all work together to create an even greater LGBTQ community within our city. I would like to see more LGBTQ individuals get involved and be active and out in city and county government and in key positions to create change.
Tell us your perfect Springfield day.
An early morning visit to the amazing downtown Farmer’s Market, maybe grabbing breakfast with friends at D&J Cafe. Then going for a long bike ride on one of the many great trails or a walk at Lincoln Memorial Gardens, sitting at Café Papo or Vans and drinking an ice tea and reading a book. Finally, dinner with my amazing partner at one of our favorite places; maybe Nick & Nino’s or The Old Luxemburg.
What local tips do you have for people visiting Springfield for the first time?
Don’t miss the Lincoln Presidential Museum, Lincoln’s Home & Tomb and Frank Lloyd Wright’s Dana-Thomas House. Take a walk at Lincoln Memorial Gardens. Have a “horseshoe” (a local favorite food dish) or try the “fire brand” chili at The Chili Parlor.
Visit downtown Springfield. If in the summer, get tickets to the Springfield Muni—our great outdoor theatre. Whether you are here for a day or a week, do not eat at a chain restaurant. We have so many great local places.
Five Romantic LGBTQ Getaways
By edsalvato @ 05/07/19 in Gay Illinois, Gay pride, Gay travel, Gay-Friendly, Gay-friendly Illinois, Illinois, LGBT Illinois, LGBT travel Illinois, ManAboutWorld, Travel
Pride season is upon us and there’s no shortage of inclusive events in the urban centers and historic townships of Illinois. Whether you’re looking for an excuse to get out of the city and support smaller LGBTQ+ communities or don’t want to stray too far from an “L” station in Chicago, the Prairie State’s strong queer community has you covered.
The Swedish Pride celebration in Chicago
While not a traditional pride, Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood throws its annual Midsommarfest every summer, an event that’s now so popular in the LGBTQ+ community here it’s become something of an honorary queer event. The low-cost, family-friendly event runs June 7-9 and will split its time between celebrating the neighborhood’s Nordic roots and its present distinction as one of Chicago’s best and most vibrant gay communities. Round up the crew (whether that’s bears or your kids, everyone’s welcome here!), practice your best Swedish greetings—Skål!—and get ready to dance around the Maypole.
Whiskey, Whiskey, Whiskey
The River City Pride Festival — you might know it as Whiskey City Pride — is Peoria’s annual celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. Just a couple hours southwest of Chicago, the event celebrates Central Illinois’ vibrant queer community as well as its legendary distilleries. It’s slated for August 3 at the Peoria Park District Glen Oak Amphitheatre and is a great excuse to get out of the city, enjoy the region’s famous whiskeys, Peoria’s fantastic park district, and celebrate all things LGBTQ+. The free event is put on in part by Peoria Proud, a coalition that promotes community unity through education and outreach.
A Decade of Pride in Urbana-Champaign
PrideFest, Urbana-Champaign’s annual pride celebration, is going strong in its 10th year as Central Illinois’ go-to queer celebration. The event features live music, guilty-pleasure food and family-friendly activities, so get decked out in your best rainbow duds come September. (The date for this year’s pride is still pending.) Check here for more information as the event draws closer. While Pridefest is a family-friendly event, Urbana-Champaign is a college town, so party-seekers should take note. Be sure to thank PrideFest’s organizers at the Up Center, a pillar in the region’s LGBTQ+ community, while you’re there!
New Queer on the Block
There’s a new family-friendly pride celebration that started up just a stone’s throw from Chicago. The Buffalo Grove Inaugural Pride Parade in Buffalo Grove, just 40 minutes northwest of Chicago, kicked off June 2. The event was free and featured floats, live music, entertainment and a megadose of rainbow costumes and pageantry. The event garnered massive support from Buffalo Grove’s LGBTQ+ community and ally volunteers led by Molly, the queer 13-year-old who led efforts to bring Pride to her hometown. Check the website for next year’s edition and get out there and support an exciting new LGBTQ+ event.
Whether it’s in one of the most famous cities in the world or a small township of a few thousand, LGBTQ+ pride is everywhere in Illinois. Bring your kids, your friends, and your allies to celebrate some of the best small-town prides in America.
Photos: Cre8jax
By edsalvato @ 05/07/19 in Gay travel, Gay-Friendly, Gay-friendly Illinois, Illinois, LGBT Illinois, LGBT travel Illinois, Travel
Illinois is a state of undiscovered wonders. It will surprise you with its openness, dazzle you with its art, and astonish you with its depth of American history. When stepping out of Chicago and into the small historic towns, you’ll find iconic scenes you’ll need to capture.
When traveling around the Prairie State and especially along Route 66, you’ll find Illinois to be among the most Instagrammable places in America. You won’t want to miss some of these Insta-worthy spots:
Route 66 Mural in Pontiac
The most famous route in America is loaded with iconic imagery, history, and art! Take a road trip through Illinois on Route 66 and discover LGBTQ gems along the way.
Gemini Giant in Wilmington
The most fun selfie in the state is with the Gemini Giant. On a quiet, pretty street corner stands this colossal astronaut beloved by locals and tourists alike.
The Lincoln Family at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum in Springfield
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum has many Lincoln wax figures depicting his life through the years: Lincoln as a boy, a young lawyer, a father, and a president. The likeness is extraordinary at the Lincoln Library and Museum. Pose with him as president, during his lawyer days, or in his dress-down clothes.
Lincoln’s Tomb in Springfield, Illinois
Lincoln was buried in Springfield, and next to his tomb is a giant sculpture of his head. Over the years, so many people have rubbed his nose for luck it’s been discolored. It’s since become iconic and insta-worthy.
Troll Hunt at Morton Arboretum in Lisle
The Morton Arboretum is an outdoor public garden with a catch: the lush grounds abound with adorable, artsy and gigantic troll sculptures that make for terrific Instagram posts.
Piasa Bird in Alton
Somewhere between Alton and Elsah is the Piasa Bird — a giant painting on the side of a rugged mountain cliff with lore as big as the art itself. Finding it is fun but snapping a selfie with it is mandatory.
White Squirrels in Olney
The white squirrels of Olney are elusive and adorable — but if you can spot one and get them to sit still long enough for a pic, you’ll be the envy of Insta.
Downtown in Galena
Galena’s downtown is something out of a storybook. The cobblestone streets, the art galleries and queer-owned shops and hotels make it a charming and inclusive jaunt from Chicago. Take a selfie in front of the iconic, century-old buildings for your perfect Insta moment.
Next time you’re in Chicago, take a trip outside the city and into the small towns of Illinois simply bursting with heart, charm, and history — and fill your Instagram stories with unforgettable images.
Gay-friendly Illinois: Personified Josh Laskowski, Champaign-Urbana
By edsalvato @ 05/07/19 in Gay Illinois, Gay travel, LGBT Illinois, LGBT travel Illinois, Personified, Travel
Josh Laskowski is the sunshiney morning voice of WQQB FM “All the Hits on Q 96” in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois. His parents have owned a record store in Decatur for 30 years and still going strong, something that’s fueled his appreciation for every genre of music imaginable from death metal to Motown; but didn’t provide a straight path to his DJ career. After working a corporate gig in Chicago, Josh became promotions director at WQQB. As luck would have it, an on-air position opened up two weeks later. Despite his early morning wake up — his first alarm goes off at 4:25am weekdays! — he remains a cheerful morning voice for all his Champaign-Urbana listeners.
Josh always sits on the board of directors of Champaign-Urbana Pride & Parade, an event he helped significantly expand. Josh also leads tours of kids and young adults to historic places across the United States. We caught up with Josh after a recent morning show to discuss how Champaign-Urbana inspires him and what makes it so friendly for local and visiting LGBTQ+ people.
What inspired you to become a DJ?
I always knew I wanted to be in media. I tried TV, but didn’t like it. I like to talk, and I’m loud. Someone gave me a shot on a late night show on a Decatur radio station. Two weeks in, my promotions director was fired and I took over. That lead me to doing community events that bring people together, which lead me to emceeing Champaign-Urbana’s Pride celebration. The event has become a staple for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in September. It’s fun for those who wish to dance and party to the wee hours, but also fun for the family.
Tell us about life as an LGBTQ person in Champaign. Is there a strong sense of queer community here?
Yes, and having the University of Illinois in our backyard helps tremendously. I came from a more blue-collar area in Decatur, which wasn’t as accepting as it is here in Champaign-Urbana. The only gay bar here closed but its closing hasn’t really harmed the local queer community. We’d love to have such a space here but I still feel accepted everywhere. “Midwest Nice” is real. In terms of diversity, it doesn’t get as diverse in Illinois as it does here. I feel I can go anywhere and be accepted.
How does Champaign standout from the rest of Illinois?
Part of it is the university. Another is the wonderful food scene. The breadth of local farm-to-table restaurant options is amazing. I could go out every day for a month and never go to a chain and never go to the same place twice. Also of course the Pride celebration which was the first Pride parade downstate in Illinois outside of Chicago.
What are some places in Champaign that inspire you?
Because I go back to my music ties, the Virginia Theater is a gem in our community. I’m inspired by all the music coming through from 38 Special to Manhattan Transfer — a great spectrum of musical genres that comes to see us. I can see major performances including the Russian Ballet at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. We have an amazing monument of Lincoln near me in Urbana called “The Lincoln Lawyer” statue, which is is located in Carle Park across from Urbana High School. I’m inspired by all the learning that happens here. Champaign-Urbana is cultivating the next generation of leaders. We have an area called Research Park with many major companies recruiting here.
How can LGBTQ visitors support the queer community when they visit Champaign?
They should make plans to come down and see how we celebrate in September for Champaign-Urbana Pride Festival. Pride has become a staple for not only the community but also for University of Illinois faculty, staff and students. We celebrate Pride in September because the students are gone during the summer. Come and see how accepting people are no matter what you look or sound like. It’s an open and loving community. You can get that feel in general all over Champaign-Urbana but especially so in September for when we celebrate Pride in CU.
How would you like to see the LGBTQ community evolve, if at all, in Champaign?
We’d love to have rainbow sidewalks or cross walks! If Chicago and other large metros have them , why can’t we?! But I digress, I’d love to see a dance club open. C Street was the gay dance club and it closed so I feel like that’s missing. I’d love to see that club where it’s easy to go mingle with people looking for the same thing I am. We are only two hours from Chicago and Indianapolis and three from St. Louis so we have the best of both worlds, corn fields and small towns where everyone knows you and a quick drive to the city!
Tell us your perfect Champaign day.
It starts with brunch at Prairie Fruits Farm, a lovely farm whose restaurant (unsurprisingly!) offers a farm-to-table menu. You can also take a tour of the creamery. Then I’d go for a midday movie at the Virginia. We also have a great sports scene here with the fighting Illini. Then we end up downtown Champaign with a fresh meal at a local restaurant.
What local tips do you have for people visiting Champaign for the first time?
For the first time check Visit Champaign County and request a visitors guide ahead of time. Read it and follow it. It focuses on cool stories. See a sporting event at the university. Go to the local theater. We have a reindeer farm in the county where you can interact with reindeer. Make sure to eat and drink locally. There are great local brews and extraordinary restaurants. Go local with more of my specific recommendations.
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New York City, NY – Nanette Lee Miller, West Coast Partner-in-Charge of Assurance Services at Marcum LLP and National Founder & Co-Leader of the Firm’s LGBT & Non-Traditional Family Practice Group, has been named one of the Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business by the San Francisco Business Times. It is the third consecutive year that Ms. Miller has been so honored by the publication.
“In the Bay Area, we are fortunate to have a community of exceptional businesswomen whose ranks are growing,” the publication wrote. “While we may not yet have enough women at the very top of Fortune 500 companies or in the boardrooms, women hold significant positons of power and influence throughout their organizations and communities… Congratulations to each of the inspiring and accomplished women recognized in this special edition.”
Ms. Miller has more than 30 years’ experience in public accounting and provides assurance, accounting and business consulting services to publicly and privately held businesses, as well as not-for-profit organizations. She works with various up-and-coming manufacturing, distribution, retail and professional services companies in diverse industries; including finance, healthcare, and technology. She is a trusted business advisor for start-up and emerging companies, as well as troubled entities that require restructuring.
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Morning Break: CDC Probes Vaping Illnesses; Why Docs Get Sued; Burning Man Dust
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The CDC is investigating dozens of lung illness cases reported in 14 states linked (in the media, at least) to e-cigarettes. (Reuters)
President Trump told reporters that, to combat the problem of gun violence, the U.S. needs more mental institutions. (CNBC)
At long last, a price war in oncology? Roche prices its newly approved drug entrectinib (Rozlytrek) at $17,500 per month, Reuters reports, about half of what Bayer and Lilly charge for their similar agent, larotrectinib (Vitrakvi).
DNA testing is a lucrative business, and more top U.S. medical centers are getting in on the action. (STAT)
Ebola spreads yet again to a previously unaffected region in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. (Reuters)
Doctors and public health experts said that the new "public charge" rule will end up costing the healthcare system more money. (AP)
Plague-ridden prairie dogs are encroaching on Denver suburbs. (Washington Post)
The unintended consequences of pregnancy alcohol warnings and threats? Some women avoid prenatal care altogether. (New York Times)
More state legislatures are looking to address teens being able to get the HPV vaccine without their parents' consent. (NBC News)
Are "burning pits" in Afghanistan, once used to dispose of waste materials, responsible for health problems in U.S. veterans? CBS News investigates.
NPR looks into how rural communities get emergency care after rural hospitals close.
Top 10 reasons why doctors get sued (and how to avoid them). (KevinMD)
Town officials in Wales voted to spend about $200,000 to install high-tech public toilets that include deterrents to "inappropriate sexual activity." (CNN)
Twentysomethings still seeing a pediatrician? It's becoming more common, says the Washington Post.
Heading to Burning Man? Don't worry -- experts say playa dust isn't linked to any serious health risk, even if you do inhale. (AP)
Morning Break is a daily guide to what's new and interesting on the Web for healthcare professionals, powered by the MedPage Today community. Got a tip? Send it to us: MPT_editorial@everydayhealthinc.com
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Migrant crisis: Moment jubilant refugees carrying baby arrive in Kos on rubber dinghy
More than 30,000 migrants have arrived in Greece since January alone
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Young: A baby was among the group of migrants arriving on the beach (Image: PA)
An eight-month-old baby was among a group of 40 refugees crammed onto a tiny dinghy that landed in Greece this morning.
The Syrians arrived on the shores of Kos this morning after fleeing the regime of President Bashar Assad.
As the group arrived, many shouted with joy and hugged on another after making the perilous journey.
"We make it to Europe," one shouted in celebration after swimming to the safety of the beach, while a father proudly held up his baby boy and the younger generation posed for selfies in the dawn light.
A handful of primary school age children played in the shallow water as women were helped off the overcrowded boat
Sunrise: Migrants and refugees paddling a rubber dinghy approach the beach at Psalidi near Kos Town, Kos, Greece (Image: PA)
Desperate: The group arrived in Kos this morning (Image: PA)
A young teenager travelling with a family friend broke into a shy smile; arriving in Europe was a small success after the devastation of losing both his parents to the violent civil war.
"We stay only one or two days here, then to main Greece," one said, unaware of the long delays they face in collecting paperwork that has kept many sleeping rough on the island for weeks.
"Where do you we go now? Do people listen to English here?" a man asked as he threw a black bin bag of belongings over his shoulder.
Cheers: The group of around 40 migrants were delighted to arrive safely (Image: PA)
Disembark: As they arrived, the group clambered off the boat (Image: PA)
Greek authorities have been criticised for their slow reaction to the migration crisis which has seen more than 30,000 arrive since January, with more arriving every day.
"We escape from the war. We are just numbers (in Syria). Every day people have died, without any reason. I leave Syria one month ago. Now we walk to Europe," a 22-year-old man said.
The group began their four-hour sea journey from Bodrum, Turkey, in darkness to avoid being detected by Turkish authorities.
Sea: A number of refugees and migrants splashed around in the water (Image: PA)
Debris: Locals cleared up the mess left behind (Image: PA)
Some of the Syrians had twice attempted to leave the country but had been stopped as they prepared to board the boat.
They left the northern Kos beach in small groups to begin the walk to a police station, joining other migrants along the way who had arrived overnight on other beaches.
After the migrants had disappeared, a hotel guest waded into the sea on Psalidi beach for an early morning swim, oblivious to what had happened in front of the sun loungers minutes earlier.
Safe: The group removed their life jackets after arriving on the beach (Image: PA)
Giving thanks: A migrant prays after arriving on the beach at Psalidi near Kos Town, Kos, Greece (Image: PA)
A hotel worker began clearing away discarded life jackets, leaving only the bobbing dinghy as evidence that the refugees had been.
As he threw away a child's colourful rubber ring, he said: "They come two days in a row now here, and again two weeks ago. I don't mind, I wish them well.
"For me it is good, I have more work cleaning.
"But it is intense situation. Tourism, who knows what will happen?"
Migrants and refugees arrive in Kos, Greece
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Mitel Enhances Global Developer Partner Program to Accelerate Time-to-Market for Advanced Enterprise Applications
Mitel® (Nasdaq:MITL), a leading provider of Unified Communications and Collaboration (UCC) software solutions, has today extended the value of its advanced communications portfolio with enhancements to the Mitel Solutions Alliance (MSA) developer partner program. The launch of an exclusive Mitel Platinum Preferred (MPP) member level and expansion of its SIP Center of Excellence aims to propel development of sophisticated new capabilities and functionality and accelerate time-to-market for strategic solutions that deliver value to Mitel customers and channel partners.
The MSA program provides resources, support and channel visibility to third-party partners (3PPs) worldwide so they can create high revenue-generating and productivity-enhancing applications and services that integrate and interoperate with Mitel's Freedom architecture. Mitel is now identifying the most strategic third-party solutions for exclusive MPP designation, which offers extensive collaboration and go-to-market support. The 3PPs and Mitel sales channels benefit from a "one-stop shop" for pre-integrated solution quoting and ordering.
Mitel has also enhanced and expanded its Interoperability Certification and SIP Center of Excellence labs in support of the Mitel Interop Certification Program. These teams work with MSA partners to validate integration and functionality of 3PP solutions with Mitel core products using Mitel APIs, protocols or interfaces. Pre-validation helps maximize the quality and reliability of integrated solutions and minimize the amount of support required by Mitel and its resellers.
"The MSA program already includes more than 160 innovative development partners and we are acquiring new advanced application and solution partners to enhance the business value of our solutions portfolio," said Ron Wellard, executive vice president and general manager of Mitel Communications Solutions. "Our market leadership makes this program attractive for third-party developers, as they can benefit from accelerated time-to-market for their solutions and increased exposure to our channel partners and global customer base."
Find out more about the Mitel Solutions Alliance program.
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Home MMO News EVE Online Free-to-Play Grows, Project Nova is Still Alive
EVE Online Free-to-Play Grows, Project Nova is Still Alive
This past weekend, CCP held its annual EVE Vegas event. As the name suggests, the convention is all about the company’s flagship game, EVE Online… and it takes place in Las Vegas. During this EVE-centric weekend, fans of the game spent some time together celebrating and attending panels where they got to hear the latest EVE news from the devs themselves.
This weekend, there was big news on the free-to-play front for the game. After noting that the game’s current f2p offering — the Alpha clone — wasn’t really a hit with potential players who became frustrated with the limitations and either quit or just upgraded to the subscription mode, the company has decided to offer a more robust Alpha clone.
According to Massively OP, who was on the ground at EVE Vegas, the December Lifeblood expansion will offer Alpha clone players more ship options, giving them the ability to fly battlecruisers and train for ships belonging to all four races. They’ll also be allowed to use tech 2 small and medium guns.
Alpha clone players will be able choose from skills worth more than 20 million skill points but it will still take them longer to train and they’ll only be able to train up to the 5 million mark for free. After that, they’ll have to subscribe or use skill injectors.
Based on these plans, Alpha clone players will hopefully stick around longer. However, the 5 million point cap still has the potential to frustrate players once they hit it. It will be interesting to see what kind of impact these changes have once they hit in December.
In other EVE related news out of the event, Project Nova (the spiritual successor to the now dead Dust 514) is still in the works although secrecy is still very high. CCP confirmed its partnership with Sumo Digital on the FPS title and while we likely have quite some time before we see the title in action, fans of the FPS can take comfort in knowing it is still a high priority for CCP.
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Rawasa October 10, 2017 at 3:38 am
So why don’t they open a fresh start server?
rickshaw October 9, 2017 at 8:30 pm
The problem with this game is elite players are elite!
Unless you’ve got 10 years of skill training up your sleeve, your done & dusted.
Starting now isn’t going to help you at all, as its way too late you’ve missed the boat by ten years of your life.
This skill training is the flaw of Eve online, as its unreachable & unachievable without 10 years gone by in your life belt.
nele October 9, 2017 at 4:02 pm
nowit is gona be little less target practice for p2p players i hope, first alfa was pure target practice ships for p2pp.
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Home MMO News Trove “Mantle of Power” Expansion Is The Game’s Biggest Update Yet
Trove “Mantle of Power” Expansion Is The Game’s Biggest Update Yet
Trion is preparing to drop a massive update for their free-to-play sandbox MMO Trove. Titled “Mantle of Power,” the expansion is set to add a new level cap, a new Gem system, mounts, and more.
MMORPG got a preview of the update and spoke with Lead Developer Andrew Krausnick about it. According to Krausnick, the main focus of this update is progression. The first thing Trion has done in this regard is to add 10 new levels for each class; bringing the max level to 30 and opening up new item slots. They also added the new gem system in order to give players a greater chance at class customization. Players can now slot each class with multiple gems that change the way they play.
In addition to giving players the ability to customize their characters, Trion has also added a new Power Ranking system that takes into account everything a player does to progress their account. The higher this rank becomes, the more worlds players will gain access to. There will also be Leaderboards and Weekly Contests to encourage the competitive spirit of Trove players.
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In AO Tennis 2, tennis fans can take themselves from the outside courts to centre-stage glory in the all-new narrative-driven career mode. For the first time in AO Tennis, success for a young talented player depends as much on external events as great play on the court, which provides deeper immersion into the world of professional tennis.
Players can once again use Big Ant's celebrated content editor, which was loved by the community in AO Tennis, to customise every element of their game. Furthermore, all content created and shared by users since the first game from 2018 will be available in AO Tennis 2. That's over 20,000 players and hundreds of courts that can be enjoyed by fans of the sport.
For fans that want to relive the glories of their favourite players, AO Tennis 2 includes a roster of some of the brightest talents across both the ATP and WTA, including Rafael Nadal, Ash Barty, Angélique Kerber and many others. All venues that will be used in the 2020 Australian Open will also be available in the game, so fans can enjoy maximum authenticity as they play along with the Australian summer of tennis.
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Stage upgrade at The Masonic with intelligent LED system
The San Francisco venue, The Masonic, has been a landmark since opening in 1958 and is now operated by concert promotion company, Live Nation. The venue recently underwent a massive renovation that included the addition of a new concert stage, luxury VIP boxes and flexible, tiered open floor space for both general admission and seated shows—which brought capacity to 3,300. Among the several major enhancements unveiled, The Masonic now features a new stage lighting system with more than 45 MAC Viper and MAC Aura fixtures.
Developed by San Francisco-based Impact Lighting, which began working with Martin Professional in 2003, the new lighting design was tailored specifically for the flexibility of the new space to ensure optimal lighting for every event held at the venue.
Kim Martin, Sales and Marketing Manager, Impact Lighting said:
“Live Nation initially requested a state-of-the-art lighting system. So at the time of the proposal we felt the challenge was to convince the client that to truly be innovative they should move to intelligent lighting and LED fixtures.”
Live Nation, however, was ready: The new operators were so impressed by the intelligent LED system proposed by Impact Lighting that the installation began almost immediately. The design features eight MAC Viper Profiles and eight MAC Viper Wash lights across two 50-foot trusses (four of each fixture per truss) above the main stage for effect lighting, backed by 16 MAC Aura wash lights (eight per truss). Impact also installed five MAC Viper Performances on a front stage truss along with 12 MAC Auras for front wash. The system is DMX-controllable and programmable through the house console.
Kim Martin said:
“We’ve been working with Martin for more than a decade. We have the Martin Vipers and Auras in our production rental inventory so it made sense for us to install them at The Masonic from a fixture knowledge and support perspective. The Vipers are phenomenal fixtures from the zoom to the gobo selection. The optics are truly superb with a bright beam and a CMY color mixing system that produces consistent color from lens to target.”
Kim Martin said Impact lighting has continued to rely on Martin Professional because of its unique ability to consistently produce equipment that sets industry standards. She explained:
“You can not please everyone, but to become an industry standard you’ve got to offer enough features that designers want at a price production houses can afford. Martin has done this incredibly well and as a result it’s possible to travel around the country and have your equipment needs fulfilled. Even for our own house-designed productions, we may need to add inventory to complete a large event so it’s important to have a company like Martin whose gear you can find and rent at other production houses no matter where you are.”
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Partner Corner: What’s New at SIQ
New 9000 square meter facility and MET partnership provide more effective access to North American Certifications
For more than 50 years, SIQ has provided comprehensive services for product testing & certification, management systems assessment, metrology, and training. Located in central Europe – Slovenia, SIQ maintains its international recognition and strong professional reputation through numerous accreditations and memberships in international certification schemes, associations, and their status as a European Notified Body for various EU directives. SIQ also provides support to global partners in order to meet the demands of international markets.
As of August 2017, SIQ’s relocation to their new office is complete. The 9000 square meter facility houses both office space and over 5000 square meters of laboratory space. The new laboratories are among the largest and best-equipped of their kind within the European Union.
SIQ’s Safety & Electromagnetics department, as well as the Gaming Technologies department, have already hit the ground running at their new location. With more than half of the office space dedicated to their state-of-the-art laboratories for comprehensive quality testing of electrical products, SIQ is taking advantage of the new facility to provide advanced testing solutions.
Through their long-time partnership with MET, SIQ is able to provide effective access to North American certifications for gaming manufactures. SIQ is the only gaming laboratory in the world that offers its partners comprehensive solutions that include not only gaming services, but also electromagnetic compatibility & electrical safety testing of devices and assessments of management systems.
Partner Event: Technical Training Seminar
MET Labs will be a guest presenter at SIQ’s fifth International Technical Training Seminar for Safety and EMC Testing. Hosted at the Hotel Lev in Ljubljana, Slovenia from October 12-13, attendees will learn about prevailing compliance topics as it relates to their industry. Topics include:
Regulatory requirements in the Persian Gulf
Safety and Cybersecurity considerations for appliances
EU Medical regulations and requirements
Battery and Battery Charging requirements
Standard Interpretations & Novelties discussions
Over the course of the two day event, attendees will have the opportunity to interact directly with compliance experts from MET and SIQ. MET will be presenting topics on day two of the seminar, October 13. There will also be a scheduled visit to the new SIQ facility, where attendees will see live demonstrations of measurements.
To register or to learn more about the Technical Training Seminar click here.
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LGBTQ groups warn deadline to repeal HB 2 is fast approaching
Advocates reject "compromise" bill, which they say would keep HB 2's most pernicious provisions in place
By John Riley on March 8, 2017 @JohnAndresRiley
North Carolina State Capitol in Raleigh, N.C. -Photo: Daderot, via Wikimedia.
LGBTQ leaders are warning that there is limited time before North Carolina loses out on more economic opportunity by being denied the chance to host various NCAA and ACC sporting events. The NCAA, in particular, has already warned the state that it risks losing the chance to host various sports championships through 2022 if the state does not repeal its HB 2 law.
Passed last year, HB 2 bars transgender people from using restrooms or changing facilities that match their gender identity. But the measure also prohibits municipalities within the state from passing LGBTQ-inclusive nondiscrimination protections.
Following passage of the bill, the NCAA, ACC and NBA pulled various events from the state and relocated them elsewhere. Entertainers cancelled concerts or appearances, and several businesses scuttled plans for expansions in or relocation to North Carolina, including, in the past week, an entertainment venue that was scheduled to be built in High Point, N.C., that was put on hold.
On Wednesday, the LGBTQ groups warned that similar economic consequences would continue to be visited upon the state if the bill was not repealed in full.
“Like most North Carolinians, Republican and Democrat alike, I have seen how deeply HB 2 has hurt our state,” Chris Sgro, the executive director of Equality NC, said in a Wednesday afternoon conference call with reporters.
“I live in Greensboro. Our Coliseum complex has taken a huge hit. Our mayor, Nancy Vaughan, tells me we are set to lose another 50-plus bids on NCAA and ACC tournament games if HB 2 is not repealed,” Sgro added. “And that doesn’t simply mean that we aren’t able to watch college basketball in our city. It also means that hundreds, who would have been working security, janitorial services, and concessions won’t have a paycheck for that evening. And the story isn’t unique to Greensboro. It’s happening all over the state, from Murphy to Manteo.
“This week is all we’ve got, and there’s no more time for antics,” he added. “There’s only one thing left to do: there must be a clean repeal vote of HB 2.”
Sgro also noted that a “compromise” bill being floated by Republicans that would repeal part of HB 2 but keep some of its most discriminatory provisions intact is unacceptable to equality advocates, who have dubbed it “HB 2.0.” They argue that people’s civil rights should not be subject to a popular vote, and that the bill is just a sleight of hand to convince the business community, in particular, that the state is not actively discriminating against LGBTQ people.
That bill, HB 186, would repeal HB 2, but would continue to prohibit local governments from passing ordinances to protect transgender people in public accommodations, including restrooms. State law would explicitly exclude LGBTQ people from any sort of nondiscrimination protections, including in housing and employment, for the foreseeable future. In addition, the bill would allow citizens to repeal or overturn via referendum any protections for LGBTQ people (again, with the understanding that public accommodations for transgender people could not be included in any nondiscrimination ordinance).
A previous attempt to repeal the law earlier this year failed after the General Assembly reneged on the deal. Under the terms of that deal, the Charlotte City Council — whose ordinance sparked the debate over HB 2 — would repeal its LGBTQ-inclusive nondiscrimination ordinance. In return, lawmakers in Raleigh were expected to repeal the bill in full. But Republican leaders demanded that additional provisions, including one that would have instituted a six-month period during which no municipality could pass an LGBTQ-inclusive ordinance. As a result of those demands, the bill failed.
Poll: North Carolinians say “bathroom bill” not needed to protect public safety or privacy
LGBTQ groups are laying the blame for that failure at the feet of House Speaker Tim Moore and Senate Leader Phil Berger. Both Berger and Moore have balked at the idea of allowing any person, in any municipality — even those with LGBTQ-inclusive nondiscrimination ordinances — to enter a facility designated for people of the gender opposite their assigned sex at birth. But equality advocates believe there are enough votes to repeal HB 2 in full, if both Moore and Berger would simply allow their members to vote their conscience.
“Let’s see what happens when the votes are counted,” said Chad Griffin, president of the Human Rights Campaign, as he called for an up-or-down vote on the bill. “Because we believe there’s truly only one reason Republican leadership are not allowing a vote on a clean, full repeal of HB 2. And that is, they are still trying to figure out a way to keep discriminatory legislation that targets transgender people on the books.”
Mara Keisling, the executive director of the National Center for Transgender Equality, said she was “shocked” that North Carolina legislators seem incapable of resolving the issue by just repealing the bill.
“Interestingly, this year, what we are seeing across the country is North Carolina is becoming a verb. A verb that means ‘acting like an immature, obdurate legislature and doing dumb things that don’t help anybody and only hurt the state,'” she said. “Other states are saying, ‘Let’s not North Carolina ourselves.'”
Several states have lawmakers who have introduced legislation in the mold of HB 2, but in most cases, the bills have been defeated because of fears of similar economic consequences, including possible boycotts, that could befall their states. In Texas, the Senate is expected to pass an anti-trans “bathroom bill,” but passage is not guaranteed in the House, where Speaker Joe Straus is skeptical of both the need for such a bill and what the unforeseen consequences of passing it might be.
NAACP passes resolution calling for national boycott of North Carolina
John Riley is the local news reporter for Metro Weekly. He can be reached at jriley@metroweekly.com
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Canal Defence Light (CDL)
Special Purpose Searchlight Tank
The Canal Defence Light initiative proved itself a novel concept in the scope of World War 2 - destined to never be used as intended.
Credit: Image copyright www.MilitaryFactory.com; No Reproduction Permitted. Matilda II CDL form pictured.
Credit: Image from the Public Domain; Grant CDL form pictured.
Manufacturer(s): State Factories - United Kingdom
Production: 655
Capabilities: Engineering; Support/Special Purpose;
Length: 18.37 ft (5.6 m)
Height: 8.20 ft (2.5 m)
Weight: 26 tons (23,585 kg); 51,996 lb
Power: Matilda II: 2 x Leyland E148/E149 diesel engines developinng 95 horsepower each.
Speed: 15 mph (24 kph)
Range: 162 miles (260 km)
Operators: United Kingdom; United States
The British War Office became convinced of the idea of high-powered searchlights to blind enemy combatants and illuminate battlefields as early as 1937. Design studies and practical trials were then ordered resulting in production of a special tank turret sporting a powerful searchlight for 1939. World War found Europe for a second time with the German invasion of Poland on September 1st and development work on what would become the "Canal Defence Light" system continued with greater resolve.
The Matilda II infantry tank of the British Army was selected as the first recipient of the concept. The standard turret - complete with its main armament fit - was wholly removed and, in its place, the CDL turret installed. Other internal modifications were forced by the installation of this turret but the general form of the Matilda tank remained. The searchlight component lay behind a shutter that was manually operated. With a fast "open-close" action, the bright light was intended to disorient the enemy at range as allied tanks closed in on their position for the kill.
From this work spawned an order for three hundred such turrets to be affixed to existing British Army tank hulls. The initial large-scale offering was the Matilda II which produced the "Matilda CDL" designation. The vehicles were too late for service in the North African Campaign so attention turned to using the newfound "weapon" in the planned Normandy Invasion landings of Northern France. By this time, the Matilda was an aging, ill-equipped combat vehicle so the turrets were set upon American M3 Grant Medium Tanks then in British Army service - thus the "Grant CDL" designation was born.
Even in this guise the CDL concept was never used as intended despite the crucial nature of the Normandy landings in retaking Europe. During the major river crossings of early-1945, the CDLs were in place solely to illuminate nighttime operations but never forced upon the awaiting enemy as designed. They also served in other post-invasion actions as searchlight vehicles and little more.
For a time, the Americans believed in the CDL concept and ordered 355 searchlight-equipped turrets all their own. These were installed on outgoing M3 Lee Medium Tanks to produce the "T10 Shop Tractor" designation (the name intended to hide the vehicle's true battlefield role). Like the British design, the T10 was not used as intended during the last push towards Berlin (and Tokyo for that matter) and the concept eventually fell to history for all interested parties.
The "T52" was a short-lived 1944 American attempt to convert M4 Sherman tanks to the CDL form. This did not proceed as regular searchlight-equipped Shermans could easily handle the role of the specialized CDL at a lower cost with little conversion work to be had.
1 x High-Powered Searchlight in turret
1 x 7.92mm BESA coaxial machine gun for local defense.
• Canal Defence Light (CDL) - Base Series Name
• Matilda CDL - Matilda II hulls equipped as CDL tanks.
• Grant CDL - M3 Grant hulls equipped as CDL tanks.
• T10 Shop Tractor - U.S. Army designation for M3 Lee hulls equipped as CDL tanks.
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*The Tide of History Flows Liberally
Received from James A. Haught, editor emeritus of West Virginia’s largest newspaper, The Charleston Gazette-Mail.
THE TIDE OF HISTORY FLOWS LIBERALLY
Freedom of religion – the right to believe or disbelieve supernatural claims as one wishes, without coercion or fear of punishment – is essential to democratic liberty. It’s locked into the First Amendment in America’s Bill of Rights. It’s part of the progressive political agenda that has made western civilization humane and tolerant.
The Military Religious Freedom Foundation serves this crucial principle by protecting U.S. service members from unwarranted pressure to conform, or to believe as superiors command. MRFF has a noble mission.
Various other personal liberties and social guarantees also comprise what generally is known as liberalism, an ideology that improves human rights and living conditions for everyone. It’s a political force that relentlessly keeps gaining ground in the West. Please consider my treatise below outlining this historic movement.
By James A. Haught
In the chaotic 2016 presidential campaign, the remarkable popularity of Democratic Socialist Bernie Sanders spotlighted a large, not-always-recognized vein of liberal political sympathy in America.
Suddenly, the L-word is popular again — not an embarrassment to be avoided. That’s great, I think, because progressives have been the driving force behind most social improvements in western civilization.
Look at the historical record: In the three centuries since The Enlightenment, democracy, human rights, personal liberties and family wellbeing have blossomed. Life gradually became more decent and humane. Virtually all the advances were won by reform-minded liberals who defeated conservatives defending former hierarchies, privileges and inequalities.
Conservatives tried to retain slavery, but they lost.
They tried to block voting by women, but lost.
They tried to prevent couples from using birth control, but lost.
They tried to obstruct Social Security pensions for oldsters and the disabled, but lost.
They tried to outlaw labor unions, but lost.
They tried to prevent unemployment compensation for the jobless, but lost.
They tried to block workers compensation for on-the-job injuries, but lost.
They tried to keep stores closed on the Sabbath, but lost.
They tried to sustain Prohibition of alcohol, but lost.
They opposed policing of stock market abuses, but lost.
They opposed food stamps for the poor, but lost.
They defended racial segregation, but lost.
They supported government-led prayer in school, but lost.
They tried to continue throwing gays in prison, but lost.
They tried to defeat Medicare and Medicaid, but lost.
They tried to halt the sexual revolution, but lost.
They tried to banish evolution from public school biology classes and teach “creationism” instead, but lost.
They fought against racial equality and tried to outlaw interracial marriage, but lost.
They tried to censor sexy magazines, books and movies, but lost.
They sought to jail girls and doctors who end pregnancies, but lost.
They tried to block liquor clubs and lotteries, but lost.
They denouced sex education as a plot to draw the young into sin, but lost
They tried to prevent expansion of health insurance through the Affordable Care Act, but lost.
They tried to halt same-sex marriage, but lost.
One of my history-minded friends has a long-range political view summed up in three words: Liberals always win. Battles may be ferocious and seem endless, he says, but they finally bring progressive victories. Once a human-rights breakthrough is accomplished, it locks into the roster of democratic freedoms, almost never to be revoked.
The struggle to end slavery was an epic battle. Generations of abolitionist clamor and the horrible Civil War were required, but they finally moved America to a higher level of decency.
Similarly, suffragettes strove almost a century before they enabled American women to vote.
And it took a half-century for American couples to win the right to practice birth control. Planned Parenthood founder Margaret Sanger was jailed eight times for the crime of mentioning sex — but she eventually transformed society. A Supreme Court victory in 1965 struck down contraceptive bans for married couples, and a follow-up victory in 1972 erased them for unwed couples. Liberals won, conservatives lost.
The nonviolent civil rights movement that wiped out Jim Crow segregation and made Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. an American icon was a classic liberal victory.
When I first became a news reporter in the 1950s, conservative Bible Belt morality was enforced by laws. It was a crime for stores to open on the Sabbath. It was a crime to look at the equivalent of a Playboy magazine, or to read a sexy book. (Our mayor once sent police to raid bookstores selling Peyton Place.)
Back then, it was a felony to be gay, and those who were caught were sent to prison under old sodomy laws. Back then, it was a felony for a desperate girl to end a pregnancy. It was illegal for an unmarried couple to share a bedroom. Divorce or unwed pregnancy was unmentionable. Jews weren’t allowed into Christian-only country clubs. Public schools had mandatory teacher-led prayer. It was a crime to buy a cocktail or a lottery ticket.
African Americans were confined to poor ghettos, forbidden to enter white schools, white restaurants, white hotels, white theaters, white swimming pools, white neighborhoods — or white employment. Society had a cruel apartheid system.
That world disappeared, decade after decade. The culture slowly evolved. Sunday “blue laws” were undone. Teacher-led prayers were banned. Gay sex became legal. Liquor clubs were approved. Abortion became legal. State governments became lottery operators. Censorship ended. The historic civil rights movement wiped out segregation. Other conservative taboos and barriers gradually disappeared.
Within my lifetime, morality and customs flip-flopped. Conservative thou-shalt-nots lost their grip on society. Liberals won — yet it happened so gradually that few noticed.
A strong indicator of politics is church membership. White evangelicals overwhelmingly vote Republican — even though the GOP tries to undercut the humane public safety net that mirrors help-the-poor values of Jesus. However, churchgoing has faded greatly, while the young generation ignores religion. Sociologists think the secular trend is unstoppable. People who say their faith is “none” already comprise one-fourth of the adult population — 56 million Americans — and they seem destined someday to be the largest segment. They’re the largest group in the Democratic Party base. The social tide is flowing away from conservative fundamentalism and its Puritanical agenda, toward liberal tolerance.
All these factors support the liberals-always-win maxim. The progressive worldview is called humanism — trying to make life better for all people — and it’s a powerful current. In 1960, John F. Kennedy said in a famed speech:
“If by a ‘liberal’ they mean someone who looks ahead and not behind, someone who welcomes new ideas without rigid reaction, someone who cares about the welfare of the people — their health, their housing, their schools, their jobs, their civil rights and their civil liberties …then I’m proud to say that I’m a liberal.”
Now that progressives have won the battle for same-sex marriage and locked the Affordable Care Act into law, the never-ending struggle undoubtedly will shift to new fronts. Maybe legalization of marijuana or registration of pistols or free college will be the next big showdown. Whatever comes, I’m ready to predict the eventual winner.
Nobel Peace Prize-winner Martin Luther King Jr. said: “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.”
The transformation that began with The Enlightenment is a fact. Amid all the chaos and confusion of daily life, through a thousand contradictory barrages, the struggle for a safer, fairer, more secure, more humane world never ceases — and the gradual tide of success seems unstoppable.
(Haught is editor emeritus of West Virginia’s largest newspaper, The Charleston Gazette-Mail. This essay is drawn from his latest book, Hurrah for Liberals. He may be reached by phone at 304-348-5199 or e-mail at [email protected].)
*The opinions expressed in this treatise are those of the distinguished editor emeritus of The Charleston Gazette-Mail, James A. Haught.
Posted October 8, 2016 at 10:12 AM
So far the conservatives have been winning for the last 46 years.when it comes to the preventing the following items: free/affordable education, free/affordable medical, dental, and mental health care, clean drinking water, excellent public transportation, strong labor laws, strong unions, good paying wages, strong trafiff laws, non-corrupt, clean, efficient government, strong government regulations, excellent public schools, excellent unemployment benefits with no deadlines attached to them, strong re-training program for the workers no matter what how old they are, generous retirement pensions
Posted October 18, 2016 at 2:53 AM
.Editor emeritus Haught has done us all a great service by compiling the above litany of liberal success in defeating reactionary * laws mandating discrimination — on various pretexts — against members of what was supposed to be our free and equal democracy.
Now our job is to remain ever vigilant against those reactionary* forces that seek to turn back these achievements by spending huge amounts of money. As anyone who follows the (politicized) Supreme Court knows, the Citizens United decision unleashed a torrent of special interest money aimed laser-liike at reserving real power to the 1%.
No, I am not wandering off-track.
If we want to preserve the progress Mr.Haught lists above, so painfully won over the brief history of our country, we need to elect representatives who honor their sworn oath to uphold the Constitutionally mandated freedom from religious coercion.
Congress, State legislatures, Governors and local entities have sold out, to a horrifying extent, to the power of Big Money. Big Money craftily manipulates certain ignorant, biased religious believers who think they have the right to impose their beliefs on others.
It takes personal involvement, via MRFF, ACLU, Americans United, and other civil liberties groups (plus support money! to fend off religious coercion. So step up to the plate. Do your job at every level from village council to the White House. For your children.
* Our opponents are NOT “conservatives”, which used to be an honorable term. They are “reactionaries” who want to turn back the clock to the Dark Ages when there was no law outside the Church.
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How to choose the right mastering EQ
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You won't go far wrong with our advice
Many plugins, including IK Multimedia's Master EQ 432, are based on classic hardware EQ units.
MASTERING WEEK: Although there are countless software EQs on the market, when it comes to dedicated mastering-orientated plugins, they really fall into two main camps: those that attempt to model a piece of hardware and those that don't.
OK, so that may be a bit of a generalisation, but on the whole, you'll find that that the major developers tend to go for one or the other with each release. EQ plugins that attempt to model much-coveted mastering hardware tend to impart a good dose of character and harmonic distortion, while the alternatives are cleaner, more surgical, and don't claim to mimic any particular device. Both kinds are useful, but which is right for you?
An EQ modelled on hardware will add bags of tone to your master, and thus is ideal if you feel that the whole mix is a little antiseptic or 'digital' sounding. Analogue-style EQs will generally be more musical and 'forgiving', allowing you to add a lot more gain before things start to fall apart. The word 'musical' is subjective and basically means that the overall sound of a unit gels organically with instruments in the mix. All of this is awesome, of course, but you will know when this sort of EQ is in your chain, as you'll hear it imparting its personality.
Perhaps this colouration is what you're after, in which case you're on the right track. But if you prefer something cleaner or just need absolute transparency, you'll want to look elsewhere. There are many equalisers out there that provide crystalline clarity, usually alongside surgical controls that enable truly precise frequency shaping. Take a look at FabFilter's Pro-Q 2 for a great example of how flexible and accurate a pure 'digital' EQ can be. Add to this features such as linear phase processing and you have a very potent mastering tool indeed.
There are a also few EQ plugins available that incorporate both analogue emulation and clean models. These can be ideal if you're on a tight budget or just prefer a single, streamlined option.
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BMG revenues up 11% in first half of 2019
August 29th 2019 at 8:00AM
BMG has reported that revenues increased by 11.4% to in the first half of 2019. The results were revealed in the results for parent company Bertelsmann in Germany.
Revenues hit €269 million (£244.4m) in the first six months, driven primarily by organic growth. It follows strong organic growth for BMG in the full year 2018 results.
Operating EBITDA for the first half of 2019 increased by 16.7% year-on-year to €49m (£44.5m). The fastest growth came from BMG’s recordings business, while the publishing business also increased revenues strongly. Frontline recordings revenue was up 30%.
The share of total revenues attributable to digital formats increased to 56%, up from 54%.
BMG has scored UK No.1 albums this year by Kylie Minogue and Jack Savoretti, as well as a streaming hit with Boasty by Wiley, Stefflon Don, Sean Paul and Idris Elba. The company has recently signed Natalie Imbruglia and The Shires.
Other successful releases in 2019 so far include music by Keith Richards, Kylie Minogue, Lil Dicky, Avril Lavigne, Dido, The Cranberries, AJR and Adel Tawil. Kontra K scored a No.1 album in Germany.
Publishing successes include Lewis Capaldi and George Ezra. Alistair Norbury, BMG president, repertoire & marketing, UK, has more closely aligned recordings and publishings in the British operation.
BMG launched its 15th international office, in Hong Kong, to expand its footprint in the Asian market.
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PENTATHLON (Bruce Malmuth, 1994)
by Nathan on 13 Oct 2008, 23:57
Yeah let me give you a link to the new better UK region 0 cover:
http://www.play.com/DVD/DVD/4-/1087349/ ... oduct.html
Location: UK, Scotland
by Moltisanti on 13 Oct 2008, 23:58
Here's a link to copies of the R1 SWEEPERS available from various sellers on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/6305669562/ref=sr_1_olp_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1223931292&sr=1-1
The brand new ones are ridiculously expensive, but the used ones are at a fair price.
Moltisanti
by Craigie-Boy on 14 Oct 2008, 04:33
Jox wrote: There is a 15 rating so you can watch it without asking your parents Mosquito .
But wasn't the movie originally rated as an 18? At least, the old VHS copy I had was an 18... - if this DVD is rated 15, then either the Scandinavian certification system differs from that of the UK, or the film is cut...
Craigie-Boy
by leigh1975 on 14 Oct 2008, 18:11
It's always been a 15 in the UK.
leigh1975
The VHS copy I used to have was definitely rated an 18 - though I never really understood why; it didn't seem to contain enough of the kind of content that usually warrants such a high rating...
by Jox on 15 Oct 2008, 19:19
There's a few UK titles for which I have seen different ratings (15 & 18) on the cover for the same film, I think it's one for rental and the other for retail.
One little question
by Jack Caine on 22 May 2009, 04:37
Is Pentathlon as good as the owner of the main Ulimate Guide website says it is? I've heard it's pretty bad but I want to know your guys' opinions.
"I come in peace!"
"But you go in pieces, a**hole!"
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Re: One little question
by Moltisanti on 22 May 2009, 08:13
I find it to be one of his worst, in his bottom five at least.
The problem is that it tries to be an honest depiction of the Pentathlon event and a standard Lundgren action film. The combination just doesn't work. I would have preferred it to just be a traditional sports movie. Wouldn't have been all that original but it would have helped it stand out a bit in his overall career of films.
Jack Caine wrote: Is Pentathlon as good as the owner of the main Ulimate Guide website says it is? I've heard it's pretty bad but I want to know your guys' opinions.
Actually this isn't my review but still the one from the initial founder of the site, I wanted to change all the reviews with my own but haven't got to it and didn't find it to be a priority. EDIT: my reviews started with DETENTION
That it could have been an interesting movie, Dolph had worked on it for a while and I read a previous script that was a bit different, less realistic but more action packed. Sill I don't mind the script here, and there's some efforts of a departure from Dolph, but the budget is really low (heard D had been ripped off by greedy producers), the direction, the cast are bad etc.
PENTATHLON is one of Dolph's worst.
by leigh1975 on 22 May 2009, 17:27
Jox wrote: Actually this isn't my review but still the one from the initial founder of the site, I wanted to change all the reviews with my own but haven't got to it and didn't find it to be a priority.
Ooohh!!! Is this where I offer my services, Jox?
by Mosquito on 22 May 2009, 17:49
leigh1975 wrote:
Heh, sounds good, where are your references? And what about Tom? His reviews are usually top quality and little pieces of great literature.
Mosquito wrote: Heh, sounds good, where are your references? And what about Tom? His reviews are usually top quality and little pieces of great literature.
http://www.dvdactive.com/reviews/dvd/men-of-war.html
HUm I never thought about that could be a great idea! Indeed between Leigh1975 and Tom we have two in-house writers (if only both could represent the quality of mainstream critics in top newspapers and mags)!
Re: PENTATHLON
Out of curiosity, who IS the original creator of the site who wrote that review?
His name is Blaine and is from Canada. After a few years, he updated the site (initially the "definitive" guide) less and less. Meanwhile I sent him lots of updates and started my own site in 2002 (Dolph-in: the unknown Dolph Lundgren). In late 2003 Blaine told me he had no time to take care of the site and asked me if I wanted to take it over so I combine our two sites to make it "the ultimate guide".
You can read this here from Blaine:
http://www.dolph-ultimate.com/10thAnniversary.html
http://www.calgarymovies.com/localscene ... ndgren.asp
Jox wrote: http://www.dvdactive.com/reviews/dvd/men-of-war.html
He's got my vote!
Absolutely, I think it sounds like a great idea.
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Defeat device now detected in VW, Audi, Porsche 3.0 TDI models
November 2, 2015 /1 Comment/in Car News /by
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has revealed that other diesel engines may be affected by the Volkswagen emissions scandal after finding evidence of a defeat device on 3.0-litre TDI Audi, Porsche and Volkswagen models.
The defeat device “increases emissions of nitrogen oxide (NOx) up to nine times EPA’s standard,” says the U.S. agency – which has issued a second notice of violation of the Clean Air Act to Volkswagen AG.
The EPA states the following models are affected:
2014 Volkswagen Touareg
2016 Audi A6 quattro, A7 quattro, A8, A8L, Q5
“VW has once again failed its obligation to comply with the law that protects clean air for all Americans,” said the EPA’s Cynthia Giles.
The latest violations affect around 10,000 cars sold since the 2014 model year, plus “an unknown volume of 2016 models”.
Volkswagen has since released a statement denying the allegations. The firm said it “wishes to emphasise that no software has been installed in the 3-litre V6 diesel power units to alter emissions characteristics in a forbidden manner”.
Random testing
The latest Volkswagen Group Clean Air Act violation was discovered during a randomised screening process of U.S. diesel cars conducted by the California Air Resources Board.
“These tests have raised serious concerns about the presence of defeat devices on additional VW, Audi and Porsche vehicles,’ said CARB executive officer Richard Corey.
“This is a very serious public health matter. ARB and EPA will continue to conduct a rigorous investigation that includes testing more vehicles until all of the facts are out in the open.”
The first notice of violation was issued to Volkswagen AG by the EPA on 18 September, after it discovered the presence of emissions test cheat code that caps NOx emissions during official testing – but lets vehicles emit up to 40 times the legal limit during on-road use.
The EA 189 2.0-litre TDI is the engine in question.
Since then, Volkswagen’s share price has plummeted as the firm has found 11 million vehicles worldwide contain defeat device coding.
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During the early stages of neurosurgery, success rates were very poor and mortality rates were high. It was reduced when steroids came in to practice in the fifties. Another landmark was the introduction of operating microscope in the early seventies, which opened the floodgates of micro neurosurgery. This improved the operative field and reduced the risks of the surgery. Technological advancements paved way to new innovations like video recording which made teaching possible.
The surgical procedures could be recorded and can be used for teaching purposes also. These new inventions made micro neurosurgery very popular. Other technological landmarks during the same period in imaging and neuroanesthesiology made neurosurgery secure. In the 21st century, the face of neurosurgery has changed entirely and it is now considered as the most safe and successful field.
Neurosurgery as a specialty is about 150 years old. Prior to that General Surgeons with some interest used to operate on the brain. The invention of X rays by Roentgen was a landmark in 1890’s and X rays of the skull were done to find out some calcifications inside the skull.
Around the same time one American Surgeon called Harvey Cushing took special interest in Neurosurgery and started operating on the brains. He visited many centers in Europe and got fascinated by Syphgmomanometer, an instrument developed by Riva Rocci in Italy, to measure blood pressure. He started using it during surgeries to monitor the blood pressure and this paved the way for intra operative monitoring.
Neurosurgical procedures used to be very messy with bleeding from the bone and also from the brain. One British Surgeon called Victor Horsley invented a substance called Bone wax, a combination of Bees wax and Phenol, that could be used to control the bleeding from the bone. Incidentally he was the first person to remove a spinal cord tumor with very good results. Bone wax is used even now in all surgical procedures were the bone is cut. The introduction of monopolar by Harvey Cushing and subsequently bipolar cautery by Leonard Mallis, made control of bleeding from brain very easy. Simultaneously neurology also made rapid progress and neuro physicians started making precise clinical diagnosis. One of the students of Harvey Cushing, Walter Dandy introduced a procedure called Pneumoencephalography, where air was introduced into the cranial cavity and X rays were taken. The air could give a double contrast and it aided in diagnosing neurosurgical conditions. But the outcome was very bad with severe wound infections and brain swelling which resulted in very high mortality. Around 1930’s one French Surgeon, Sicard introduced a procedure called Myelography. Here a contrast medium was introduced into the spinal cavity and X rays were taken. The contrast used to indirectly show tumors and aid in diagnosis.
Around the same time one Spanish Surgeon by name Egaz Moniz developed a procedure called Angiography. Here a contrast medium was injected into the blood vessels and X rays were taken. Tumours and blood clots in the brain could be detected by this procedure indirectly by seeing the shift of blood vessels in the X rays. The contrast medium used to highlight the blood vessels. This was the main modality of investigation for the next 40 odd years. The procedure itself had many side effects and many a time patients used to have huge blood clots at the puncture site in the neck. The contrast medium used was also toxic and many drug reactions used to occur.
1940s’ saw the advent of Sulphonamides and Pencillin and they had a very large role to play in the control of wound infection. The infection rate in all surgeries fell down dramatically and operative results became better, but still neurosurgeons had to battle another condition called brain swelling or brain edema. The nervous tissue used to swell up when handled and this used to produce a lot of morbidity. Steroids were invented in 1950’s and this came as a panacea for all neurosurgeons. Steroids controlled brain edema well and the surgical outcome became much better.
Rapid strides were also being made in the neurology side in the development of medication for epilepsy. They were very useful in the prevention and control of seizures, which were one of the symptoms of intracranial problems. Sixties and Seventies really changed the face of neurosurgery. Many inventions and innovations happened and focus in neurosurgery shifted from less mortality to less morbidity. Since then the outcomes after neurosurgical operations started becoming better. The first innovation was the operating microscope. The introduction of microscope brought many changes in the surgeon’s approach. It combined magnification and illumination and made neurosurgeon’s life easy. Many stalwarts started practicing safe neurosurgery. Prominent among them was Gazi Yasargil. He understood the complex brain anatomy very well using the microscope and introduced many corridors in the brain to reach even the most inaccessible part with very minimal brain injury and swelling. Around the same time video recording was becoming very popular and neurosurgeons across the world started recording their operative procedures and these video records became a very good means of education. The introduction of these videos in the market made knowledge dissemination very easy and even the most reluctant neurosurgeon took to operating microscope. Around the same time some other innovations like 3point head clamp for head fixation and self-retaining retractor system made neurosurgery safer.
The introduction of CT scan in late 1970’s took neurosurgical diagnostic capabilities to new heights. The head injury management took a paradigm shift form wait and watch policy to immediate intervention and helped save many a life. CAT scan was a noninvasive modality and the only side effect was exposure to radiation. The innovation of CT scan sent all the invasive investigation to back seat and investigations for a head problem safer. Around the same time refinements in angiography also started and safer modes like Seldinger’s technique came in to vogue. Through this technique one could enter the vascular tree from an area like groin and any vessel could be entered. The contrast media also became less toxic and investigation related morbidity also became less.
In the late sixties another surgical exercise started becoming popular. It was a direct application of a mathematical concept called coordinate geometry. The surgical concept viewed skull as a sphere and to reach a lesion inside the skull one has to calculate a point of entry from the skull with the help of a frame and a CT scan. This is called Stereotaxy. Deep seated inaccessible lesion like blood clots could be accessed with precision and biopsies of deep seated tumors became possible. This concept was further extended for another area called Functional Neurosurgery, where tremors, Parkinson’s disease etc can be treated. The same principle is also used in some areas of Radiation oncology and is called Stereotactic Radiotherapy. Here a high volume of radiation dose is focused at a single point in the brain so that side effects of whole brain radiation are avoided.
In eighties another investigative modality was introduced. It is called Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Here there is no radiation involved and a magnet is used to induce sudden change in the flow of water molecules in the body. The lesions are better delineated and many features like Functional MRI, MR Spectroscopy have made diagnosis easier. The state of art is having a MRI or CT scan in the operating room and these modes aid in the total excision of the lesions in the brain.
The next development in Neurosurgery in nineties was the concept of Endoscopic Neurosurgery popularly called Keyhole Surgery. The surgical scar became very small and the post-operative stay in the hospital also became less. Using the endoscope one can reach the brain through the nose and this has more acceptance in general population. The next major development is the Endovascular Neurosurgery popularly called Pinhole Surgery. This concept is an application of the principle of angiography. Many problems of the blood vessels in the brain can be treated by this approach and the hospital stay is not more than 24 hours. The explosion of computer also played an important role to make neurosurgery safer. Today we have a concept called Neuronavigation which is a sort of road map. The CT scan and MRI pictures are integrated in a computer and with an instrument called viewing wand one can localize the lesion on the skull and limit the opening to a bare minimum. The brain manipulation also is very less and this results in lesser morbidity. The latest in the innovation is Robotic Neurosurgery. Here robotic arms operate and the surgeons sit in a computer workstation and manipulates the Joystick. The results are very predictable and the concept has taken neurosurgery to newer heights.
With all these technological advances neurosurgery has become very safe.
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Community briefs
Opinion | August 8, 2005
Jazz cools down hot August nights
Comma Coffee will present the Mile High Jazz Band in Hot August Jazz from 8-10 tonight at Comma Coffee Courtyard, 312 S. Carson St.
General admission is $5 at the door; $4 for members of the Mile High Jazz Band Association, and free for ages 18 and under.
Swing-dance lessons from 6-7:30 p.m. are $5 additional.
The 17-member big band, featuring vocalist Sheryl Adams, will play steamy, sultry and up-tempo jazz tunes for a summer night.
For information about live music at Comma Coffee, call June Joplin at 775-883-2662.
For information about the Mile High Jazz Band, call 775-883-4154, or go to milehighjazz.com.
Wine tasting to benefit art museum
The Nevada Museum of Art presents the 20th annual A Taste for Art wine tasting and case-sale event. A Taste for Art is 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the state-of-the-art International Game Technology facility at 9295 Prototype Drive in Reno’s South Meadows Business Park.
Tickets purchased before Thursday are $40 Nevada Museum of Art members, $50 nonmembers.
Tickets purchased Friday and at the door are $60, regardless of NMA membership.
Purchase tickets at http://www.nevadaart.org/tickets or the NMA admissions desk at 160 W. Liberty St., Reno. Call (775) 329-3333 or go to http://www.nevadaart.org for information.
Book sale at library
Friends of the Carson City Library will hold an “End of Summer Reading Book Sale” from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday in the library auditorium. The public is invited.
Members only may browse the sale from 9-10 a.m.
Memberships are available at the book sale.
For information, call 887-2244
Virginia City
Musical comedy comes to Pipers Opera House
The musical comedy “Cathouse Afternoon” returns to Virginia City for a limited run at historic Pipers Opera House after playing to full houses at the Mandarin Garden Red Light Dinner Theater in July 2004 and November 2004.
Performances of the critically acclaimed original musical by Will Rose begin at 7 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays through Aug. 20.
Period costumes are welcomed as audience members are transported into the play, where mystery, hijinks and music are all part of the show.
For tickets, call 1-800-468-2463 or go to http://www.activitytickets.com. Reservations are recommended. Tickets are $20.
“Cathouse Afternoon” is recommended for mature audiences, due to mature subject matter.
Part of the proceeds go to rebuild Pipers Opera House.
Call 775-847-7150 or go to willroseroadshow@juno.com.
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ABVP backs Soman after University of Mumbai sends him on compulsory leave
Mumbai , Jan 15 : ABVP on Wednesday backed Yogesh Soman, who has been sent on a compulsory leave by the University of Mumbai administration after his alleged derogatory remarks against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
"It is wrong and was done on political considerations. The ABVP condemns the action against Soman and all students are in his support," said ABVP spokesperson Pranjal Mishra.
Soman is the director of the Academy of Theatre Arts (ATA) in the University of Mumbai.
"We want him to be taken back immediately," he told media persons.
Soman is facing flak after he shared a video online in which he responded to Rahul Gandhi's controversial remarks where he said that 'he was not Rahul Savarkar'.
Soman, in his video, retorted that the Congress scion did not have Savarkar's qualities.
(ANI)
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10 things you need to know this week
Hannah , 11 months ago
This post is brought to you by The Times.
Uni life is pretty hectic, which is why we’ve got together with The Times to give you a quick lowdown of what’s been going on in the world this week, with 10 things you need to know.
Don’t forget, you can grab a digital subscription of The Times for only £26 a year with your UNiDAYS discount. Plus, if you join today you can get 2 for 1 cinema tickets at Odeon.
1. Jesy Nelson will explore body image and mental health in a new documentary for the BBC.
2. McDonald's have announced their new vegan product, McNuggets.
3. Cardi B will play an ex-stripper alongside Lili Reinhart and J-Lo in the movie 'Hustlers'.
4. Researchers have said smoking strong forms of Cannabis increases the chances of serious mental health problems.
5. Lorraine Kelly wins £1.2m tax row against HMRC over ITV work
6. Dementia rates have fallen by 15% a decade over the last 30 years. Experts have said the shift is down to healthier living, including a reduction in smoking.
7. An Indian billionaire diamond trader whose jewellery was loved by many celebrities, including Kate Winslet, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Karlie Kloss, has been arrested after a year on the run.
8. 58 year old factory worker, Ade Goodchild scooped up £71 million in the Euromillions lottery, stating that the money ‘bloody well will change him’.
9. Stormzy is set to appear in the BBC’s adaptation of Malorie Blackman’s novel Noughts + Crosses.
10. A petition to revoke Article 50 has crashed Parliament website after receiving over 600k signatures.
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10 Wedding Processionals You Can Play on Piano
When the big day finally arrives, you want everything to be perfect. From the decorations topping the cake to the soundtrack the bride walks down the aisle to, your job is to make the happy couple feel like royalty. How, though, to go about selecting the right music for the procession?
The appropriate soundtrack hinges primarily on the personality of the lucky couple. Some prefer a traditional wedding replete with classical music. Others take a more whimsical approach with music from the modern age. If you’re trying to create the perfect background piano music to celebrate love, consider these tunes.
Wedding Processionals To Play On Piano
1. Vivaldi’s “Spring”
Download “Spring” Sheet Music
Nothing says true love quite like rebirth, and Vivaldi’s classic piece fits the bill nicely. You can almost hear the birds swooping between tree branches and bees buzzing around spring flowers. Playing the piece on a piano gives the music an elegant feel sure to make any bride feel like Cinderella, even if her nuptials take place at noon, not midnight.
2. Pachelbel’s “Canon in D”
Download “Canon in D” Sheet Music
Even though this number originally was written to be performed with three violins, playing this piece on the piano makes the chords ring heavenly. It’s hard to believe this classical piece lingered in obscurity following its publication centuries ago. Now, this music graces traditional wedding processionals all over the globe, doing Pachelbel proud.
3. Norah Jones’ “Come Away with Me”
Download “Come Away With Me” Sheet Music
Norah Jones’ sweet crooning makes “Come Away with Me” sweet to sing along to when it comes on Sirius, but it’s a lovely processional when played on the piano. And as the siren herself uses the piano, guests will recognize the tune instantly. Those seeking a more modern wedding that still maintains a classic feel do well to walk down the aisle accompanied by this number.
4. Mendelssohn’s “Wedding March”
Download “Wedding March” Sheet Music
While traditionally performed on a church pipe organ, this piece produces a signature sound when played on a baby grand or grand piano. Mendelssohn drew inspiration for the song from Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Nights’ Dream.” But whether the happy couple exchanges “I do’s” in July or in January, this musical number marks the perfect way to accompany the party down the aisle.
5. Heavy D and the Boyz “Now That We’ve Found Love”
Download “Now That We Found Love” Sheet Music
Fun couples can dance their way to the altar with this lively number. While unconventional, this upbeat jam will have guests getting down with the newlyweds. Who says weddings must be stuffy and boring?
6. Tracy Byrd’s “Keeper of the Stars”
Download “Keeper of the Stars” Sheet Music
Those who enjoy country music can’t go wrong with this popular wedding favorite. While the song is modern, the lyrics are sure to delight audiences of all ages if a hired performer sings while the music plays. However, given the popularity of the tune even among the non-country loving set, most will recognize the melody.
7. “Ave Maria” (Traditional Catholic Hymn)
Download “Ave Maria” Sheet Music
Those exchanging their vows in a traditional Catholic ceremony adore this classic processional. The hymn sounds lovely sung in English or Italian and plays perfectly as an instrumental as well. Even those not pious can enjoy the relaxing tones of this classical music piece.
8. Aaron Copland “Appalachian Spring”
Download “Shaker Melody” from “Appalachian Spring” Sheet Music
Aaron Copland knew that classical music would have a hard time transplanting itself in America without some fresh, new elements which he captured perfectly in this piece. Copland drew much of his inspiration from nature and this musical number is no exception. Tree-hugging couples who love nothing more than a good camping trip can’t go wrong with this processional hymn.
9. Bruno Mars “Just the Way You Are”
Download “Just The Way You Are” Sheet Music
Bruno Mars is nothing short of amazing, and his song “Just the Way You Are” is one any bride can feel proud of as she walks the aisle. Those who want to give their weddings a modern twist do well to turn to this tune. After all, you do love your sweetie exactly as they are, right?
10. Tegan and Sara “I Was Married”
Celebrate equality with this tune that follows the writer’s imaginary journey to marrying the person she loves. There’s no need to reserve this song for same-sex couples although it is appropriate. Hetero couples also will enjoy the enchanting melody.
Personalizing the Walk Down the Aisle
Everyone wants their wedding to be perfect down to the last detail. Music has long celebrated human emotions including love. Help your clients design their perfect processional with these song selections.
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Baby Mama Drama!
Owen Wilson Hasn’t Met Year-Old Daughter!
Actor has cut all ties to baby mama
Nov 25, 2019 @ 12:49PM
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Owen Wilson shockingly has not met his year-old daughter, Lyla, and he was awfully quick to cut the cord — he changed his number as soon as he found out his baby mama was pregnant, insiders said!
A friend of Varunie Vongsvirates, Owen’s ex, revealed to The National ENQUIRER how the Wedding Crashers star crashed out of the relationship by cutting his daughter off completely, though he does provide financial support.
“When Varunie told Owen she was pregnant, he was not happy with that, and that was the last time they spoke. No, he didn’t check in with her throughout the pregnancy,” spilled the concerned chum.
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“He’s never met his daughter, and then he gave Varunie no heads-up that he was changing his number!”
And that’s not all! “What makes it harder is, he’s close to his sons. That’s a double hit,” the pal said.
“They were together for four years. It wasn’t just a booty call!”
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Emanuel Criticizes CTU’s $502 Million Revenue Plan
Officials from the mayor's administration criticized the Chicago Teachers Union's recently released revenue plan
By Tom Schuba • Published at 1:28 pm on May 5, 2016
Mayor Rahm Emanuel criticized the Chicago Teachers Union's $502 million revenue recovery package for Chicago Public Schools Thursday, a day after the plan was made public.
The mayor claimed that CTU’s plan is inaccurate in its explanation of how the proposed revenue source would affect Chicagoans, and placed blame on the state’s school funding formula.
"The idea is not to ask people to pay more taxes, which would get our state off the hook, but to actually fully fund education fairly, so poor kids are not adversely affected by the state of Illinois that underfunds education," Emanuel said at a press conference Thursday.
"Of all organizations, the Chicago Teachers Union should understand how students and taxpayers are being shortchanged by the current funding system in Springfield,” Emanuel spokeswoman Kelley Quinn said in a statement.
“Before asking Chicago taxpayers to pony up more money, we need to fix this inequity in Springfield. #FixSpringfieldFirst,” Quinn added.
CTU’s plan calls for an increase in certain taxes, including the hotel accommodations tax and the vehicle fuel tax. It also calls for the implementation of other taxes, including a rideshare tax on services like Uber and Lyft.
Additionally, the plan looks to use funds from the city’s Tax Increment Financing (TIF) accounts and redirect the $1.2 billion Lucas Museum bond to CPS.
“We have identified half a billion dollars that can triage the bleeding at CPS,” CTU Vice President Jesse Sharkey said in a statement. “We are asking the mayor and aldermen to implement what we believe is a solid package of financial emergency supports to ensure our district does not go belly up.”
CPS officials called for a revamped funding formula from lawmakers in Springfield.
“CTU leadership cannot let Gov. Rauner and Springfield off the hook for equally funding Chicago students – and that’s exactly what this misguided proposal does,” CPS spokeswoman Emily Bittner said in a statement. “Instead of fighting to fix the state’s broken funding formula that discriminates against Chicago children and costs the District more than $500 million a year, the CTU leadership wants to place the entire burden of solving CPS’ finances on Chicago taxpayers alone.”
“When it comes to solving CPS’ $1 billion budget crisis, everyone must play a part- Springfield, Chicagoans, CPS and the CTU,” Bittner added.
Bittner also noted that the district was working with the CTU to prevent a strike.
The CTU’s governing body announced Wednesday that the union would not move forward with a May strike, but left the door open to a future strike as contract negotiations remain in impasse.
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700+ Butterflies: Kidspace Grand Release
Pretty things on the wing will flutter at the springtime Pasadena tradition.
By Alysia Gray Painter • Published at 9:30 pm on April 18, 2017
Kidspace Children's Museum
The processes that weave through nature are so varied and complex and plentiful that knowing them all, or even a fraction of what goes down all around, would take several lifetimes of intense study.
But we human beings do all get this: Before there's a butterfly, there's a caterpillar.
As is March-into-April tradition, caboodles of kids living Southern California take part in this light-as-air lesson at Kidspace Children's Museum in Pasadena.
First there is "...the magic of metamorphisis" of a Painted Lady Caterpillar. Families have been stopping by the Rose Bowl-close museum to adopt their own over the last few weeks, all to witness the critter's fascinating tranformation, and the essential steps that go into it, from larva to chrysalis to sky.
That transformation, and all of those furry catties, are all leading up to the final festivity, the Grand Butterfly Release, which will take place on Saturday, April 22 and Sunday, April 23.
Some 700 butterflies'll find their way up, up, up at 2 p.m. each day at the Stone Hollow Amphitheater, though entertainment starts at 1:30 and the events begin at 12:30. Arrive early and have a look around the Arroyo Adventure and the other educational areas of the kid-sweet learn space.
Eager for your own caterpillar? You can find them at the Busy Bee Learning Store, along with a guide to how to care for the lil' guy and its nutritional needs.
If you haven't yet visited the Natural History Museum's Butterfly Pavilion, or the other butterfly-filled bastions at California's natural parks and destinations, the Kidspace release could give you that soaring spring feeling you've been longing for, as hundreds of butterflies take flight (and, yes, alight here and there, too, as butterflies are wont to do).
Admission and the other need-to-knows? Flit thisaway.
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Scarlett Johansson Backs out of Transgender Role Amid Backlash
Scarlett Johansson was announced to star in "Rub & Tug," a film about prostitution ring leader Dante "Tex" Gill, who was born Lois Jean Gill but identified as a man
Published at 3:03 pm on July 13, 2018
Scarlett Johansson's plans to portray a transgender man in an upcoming film project sparked a backlash that resulted in her withdrawing from the project, according to a statement the actress gave to Out Magazine.
Earlier this month, Johansson was announced to star in "Rub & Tug," a film about prostitution ring leader Dante "Tex" Gill, who was born Lois Jean Gill but identified as a man. Since the announcement, transgender actors and advocates have criticized the production for not casting a trans actor in the role.
"In light of recent ethical questions raised surrounding my casting as Dante Tex Gill, I have decided to respectfully withdraw my participation in the project," Johansson said in the statement. "Our cultural understanding of transgender people continues to advance, and I’ve learned a lot from the community since making my first statement about my casting and realize it was insensitive. I have great admiration and love for the trans community and am grateful that the conversation regarding inclusivity in Hollywood continues."
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After criticism was first leveled, Johansson inflamed critics with a statement to the website Bustle, via her representative, that said criticism "can be directed to Jeffrey Tambor, Jared Leto, and Felicity Huffman's reps for comment."
Tambor, Leto and Huffman are all cisgender actors who received acclaim for playing trans characters. Tambor won two Emmys for his performance on "Transparent," though he departed the show last year after he was accused of sexual misconduct by two transgender women: actress Trace Lysette and his former personal assistant, Van Barnes. Leto won an Oscar for his performance in 2013's "Dallas Buyers Club." Huffman was nominated for an Oscar for the 2005 film "Transamerica."
Lysette was among those who disapproved of Johansson's intentions. On Twitter, she wrote: "So you can continue to play us but we can't play y'all?"
"Not only do you play us and steal our narrative and our opportunity but you pat yourselves on the back with trophies and accolades for mimicking what we have lived," wrote Lysette.
Jamie Clayton, a transgender actress who stars in Netflix's "Sense8," dared Johansson and the filmmakers to cast trans actors in non-trans parts.
"Actors who are trans never even get to audition for anything other than roles of trans characters," Clayton said in an all-caps tweet. "That's the real issue. We can't even get in the room."
Johansson has come under fire before for playing a role that prompted some outrage. In last year's "Ghost in the Shell," she played the robot character known in Masamune Shirow's original manga series as Motoko Kusanagi.
Critics called it another example of Hollywood's long history of whitewashing Asian characters with Caucasian actors. Mamoru Oshii, director of the original anime adaptation of "Ghost in the Shell," defended the casting because Johansson's role was a cyborg with no fixed race.
Rupert Sanders, who directed "Ghost in the Shell," is set to helm "Rub & Tug."
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Nurses Who Vaccinate: Anti-vaccine myth dispeller talks with Lester Holt
Melody Butler, founder of Nurses Who Vaccinate, says it's important for medical professionals to spread the word that vaccine are safe and effective.
Nurse on a mission to fight anti-vaccine myths as measles outbreak grows
April 15, 201902:14
April 15, 2019, 9:26 PM UTC / Updated April 16, 2019, 12:17 AM UTC
By Shamard Charles, M.D. and Felix Gussone, MD
Melody Anne Butler, a registered nurse and infection preventionist at Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center on Long Island, New York, had mixed feelings about vaccines until she was pregnant with her third son during the deadly H1N1 flu pandemic in 2009.
The mother of four was concerned for her baby's safety, but also overwhelmed by scary reports circulating online about vaccine safety. After talking with her clinical nurse educator about pseudoscience and vaccine misinformation on the internet, Butler decided to get her children vaccinated.
She was shocked that nurses were involved in spreading vaccine myths online. That led to Butler founding Nurses Who Vaccinate, a nonprofit that provides nurses and health care professionals with current, evidence-based information on the benefits of immunizations and current recommendations. But her early encounters with nurses who were opposed to vaccines were frustrating.
"They did not want to hear what I had to say," Butler told NBC News anchor Lester Holt. "It was my first encounter with very vile anti-vaccinators. I was really taken back because these were fellow nurses and they were not receptive to the information."
Amid the ongoing measles outbreaks in the U.S., Butler discussed vaccine misinformation and common myths with Holt.
Holt: Do you change minds?
Butler: Yes, but it's not an overnight thing. I establish a relationship with these people. They know they can come to me with their questions and concerns because I was one of them. I understand you can be taken for a ride. I understand how susceptible people can be, even those who are college educated.
HealthMeasles outbreak: How doctors can change anti-vaccine minds
Holt: Are there more of them [people resistant to vaccines] than there are of you online, in social media? Are you outnumbered?
Butler: Vaccinating is the norm. However, just like when we go to the bathroom and wash our hands, we don't come out and tell everyone every single time. Most people do vaccinate, so it's really important that more people start telling everyone.
Holt: But in terms of social media, are there more folks spreading false messages on social media than there are the facts?
Butler: There are not more people, but sometimes they are the loudest and they tend to go viral because a lot of their stories can be quite sad at times, or their points come across as very scary. It's a lot easier to scare someone than it is to unscare them.
Holt: What are the top inaccuracies or myths about vaccines?
Butler: The most frequent questions I get are, can I give my child all these vaccines at the same time? Should I wait to give these vaccines? And do vaccines cause autism?
Holt: And do they cause autism?
Butler: Absolutely not. We have amazing evidence and studies are constantly coming out. There was amazing meta-analysis coming out from Denmark that once again showed evidence-based research showing that children who receive the MMR vaccine do not have an increased risk of autism.
Holt: What are the other myths out there?
Butler: One of the common questions: 'Is aluminum present in there? I heard heavy metals could be devastating to children.'
And what I usually tell them, is that there's more aluminum present in breast milk than there is in the vaccine your child's going to get. Aluminum is a very abundant resource on earth. We cook with aluminum. Your child's going to come into contact with it on a greater level outside vaccines.
Holt: You mentioned that you started this based on other nurses who were putting out false information. When I go on social media and look at the anti-vaxxer community, a lot of it is based on medical professionals, doctors, and nurses who are promoting some of these ideas. Does that concern you?
Butler: It does concern me when people are using the medical profession as a way to promote misinformation. But, once again, if you look at the CDC, New York State Department of Health — valuable, accurate resources — these claims are very easily debunked.
It just takes a lot of time and it takes a one-on-one conversation to go through some of these concerns and myths.
Holt: No matter where you stand in this, people love their children and they want the best for their children. So, how do you approach that conversation?
Butler: It's a framework conversation, called a case method. It's very simple. It really helps me to kind of focus my message and also acknowledge the patient's fear.
Holt: How do you take emotion out of this conversation?
Butler: You don't. Because I'm passionate about this — I'm doing this because of emotion.
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Dr. Shamard Charles is a physician-journalist for NBC News and Today, reporting on health policy, public health initiatives, diversity in medicine, and new developments in health care research and medical treatments.
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"Hiding the story": indigenous consumer concerns about communication related to chronic disease in one remote region of Australia.
Lowell A1, Maypilama E, Yikaniwuy S, Rrapa E, Williams R, Dunn S.
School of Health, Charles Darwin University, Darwin NT 0909, Australia. anne.lowell@cdu.edu.au
This paper reports on a collaborative qualitative study which explored education and communication practice related to chronic disease from the perspectives of Aboriginal people in a remote region of the Northern Territory, Australia, where the prevalence of chronic disease is extremely high. Most Yolngu (Aboriginal people of Northeast Arnhem Land) do not speak English as their first language and few health staff share the language and cultural background of their clients. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with Yolngu community members and health staff in their preferred language in small groups or individually, in an approach that was flexible and responsive to the concerns and priorities of Yolngu researchers and participants. As well, health education interactions were videotaped to facilitate more in-depth understanding of the strengths and challenges in communication (one video can be viewed at http://informahealthcare.com/doi/abs/10.3109/17549507.2012.663791). An iterative and collaborative process of analysis, interpretation, and verification revealed that communication and education related to chronic disease is highly ineffective, restricting the extent to which Yolngu can make informed decisions in managing their health. Yolngu participants consistently stated that they wanted a detailed and direct explanation about causes and management of chronic disease from health staff, and rarely believed this had been provided, sometimes assuming that information about their health is deliberately withheld. These serious limitations in communication and education have extensive negative consequences for individuals, their families, and health services. These findings also have broader relevance to all areas of healthcare, including allied health services, which share similar challenges in achieving effective communication. Without addressing the profound and pervasive inadequacies in communication, other interventions designed to close the gap in Indigenous health are unlikely to succeed.
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West Vancouver's Cancer Thrivers group enters second year
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Lynn Fallow works on resistance training as program supervisor Dave Thomson gives some exercise technique pointers to Anna Celler during a session of the Cancer Thrivers movement therapy program, hosted at West Vancouver Community Centre. file photo Paul McGrath, North Shore News
North Vancouver resident Lynn Fallow had never really been sick a day in her life, until the day she found out she had cancer.
“It’s a pretty ugly disease,” she says. “This comes up and, boy, there’s big changes.”
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That was back in 2014. Now going on five years cancer-free, Fallow doesn’t refer to herself as a cancer survivor, but instead as someone who thrives following her treatment and rehabilitation from the disease – a cancer thriver.
That may have something to do with the movement therapy program she’s been a part for almost a year, she says.
The Cancer Thrivers program, intended for cancer patients at any stage of their journey who are looking to stay physically active and connect with other people who’ve experienced the disease, has just entered the second year of its three-year pilot.
The District of West Vancouver program, which is hosted at West Vancouver Community Centre and funded through Enhance West Vancouver, offers movement therapy, an exercise regime, education and social connection for people who all share a journey with cancer as a common thread.
“It’s changed my life, just the support from all the people that are in the group,” says Fallow. “I really like the workout element, that has really improved my mental state as well. … It’s all about feeling better, having self-worth, and this program is stunning and I can’t say enough about it.”
The program includes a weekly yoga session, two exercise classes, as well as a social component, with participants welcome to attend as many sessions as they can or would like each week. A once-a-month outdoor nature walk has also been added to the program's roster of activities.
While cancer treatment is covered through health care, rehabilitation following a diagnosis generally is not, according to Dave Thomson, rehabilitation and sports training program co-ordinator at the community centre, who also oversees the program.
Thomson cites the importance of exercise oncology and how physical fitness can be beneficial when it comes to thriving following cancer treatment.
“It’s a safe place for them to express their feelings, to know others are going through other similar situations,” says Thomson. “We just see the importance of exercise for this group.”
Participants are free to sign up for the program whenever they want. For more information about the program, including days, times and prices, visit westvancouverrec.ca/fall-winter/adults-19-years/health-fitness/rehabilitation/cancer-thrivers.
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Nets Warn That Russia Is Trying to Steal the Election for Trump Again
By Nicholas Fondacaro | January 14, 2020 8:59 PM EST
Despite the fact, there was no evidence that Russian meddling in the 2016 election had any influence on the result, the evening newscasts of ABC, CBS, and NBC warned they were at it again with a hack of the Ukrainian energy company that hired Hunter Biden. In the course of their fear-mongering reports, the networks suggested Russia was working on behalf of Trump, was the reason he got elected, and in one case insinuated Trump may have been working with the Russians. All of which were unfounded conspiracy theories.
During the lead-in on the CBS Evening News, anchor Norah O’Donnell told viewers “the timing of the hack is especially important” because it happened when the impeachment proceedings were starting to heat up. “The report says Russian military hackers targeted Burisma, the firm where Joe Biden's son, Hunter, served on the board. It is the same company President Trump wanted investigated,” announced CBS’s chief justice and homeland security correspondent, Jeff Pegues as if he found a clue.
Pegues would later appear to insinuate the President had some personal influence over Russia’s actions in 2016 by taking a Trump quote out of context and conflating it with the leaked emails:
PEGUES: U.S. intelligence officials have warned that the Russians would again meddle in the presidential election.
TRUMP: Russia, if you're listening, I hope you're able to find the 30,000 emails that are missing.
PEGUES: In 2016, they stole and released thousands of documents and emails from Hillary Clinton's campaign.
With the use of juxtaposition in her NBC Nightly News report, chief White House correspondent Hallie Jackson suggested Russia was working for Trump. “Democrats say the President abused his power by pressuring Ukrainians to investigate that company, something the President denies,” she said. “Now, a security firm says Russian spies are trying to hack Burisma, potentially looking for damaging emails about the Bidens.”
If that wasn’t clear enough, Jackson then shared this soundbite from proven-liar, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA): “It is clear if that's the case that once again, they have a favorite. They don't want Joe Biden it would appear from this target, and this would help Donald Trump.”
Over on ABC’s World News Tonight, chief Justice correspondent Pierre Thomas reported: “The company suspects the Russians were fishing for damaging information about the Bidens to try to help Trump, using the same playbook from the 2016 campaign.”
He then promoted the unfounded conspiracy theory that the Russians were the reason Trump was elected by leaning a tweet from two-time failed presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. “The irony not lost on Hillary Clinton who today tweeted, ‘Will the Russians help pick our POTUS does again?’ For his part, President Trump has suggested he'd take dirt on an opponent from a foreign power,” Thomas reported.
The networks were effectively doing the work of the Russian government for them by they spread panic and misinformation about what happened in 2016, further dividing the country.
The transcripts are below, click "expand" to read:
ABC’s World News Tonight
6:43:16 p.m. Eastern
DAVID MUIR: And as the impeachment trial gets underway early next week, there is a new report tonight that the Russian military is interfering in the 2020 election already. Accused of hacking the Ukrainian energy company where Hunter Biden worked. Here's ABC's chief justice correspondent Pierre Thomas tonight.
[Cuts to video]
PIERRE THOMAS: Tonight, a new security report claiming the Russians are at it again. Area One, a cyber-security firm based in Silicon Valley says, the same Russian military division that targeted Hillary Clinton's campaign has hacked Burisma, that's the Ukraine-based energy company where Joe Biden's son Hunter served on the board.
The report says the hack came in November at the height of the impeachment hearings. The President's push to get Ukraine to investigate the Biden's now focus of the case against him.
THOMAS: The security company claims that Russia's GRU unit targeted Burisma employees, trying to trick them to click onto fake websites, giving the hackers a backdoor in. The company suspects the Russians were fishing for damaging information about the Bidens to try to help Trump, using the same playbook from the 2016 campaign.
The irony not lost on Hillary Clinton who today tweeted, "Will the Russians help pick our POTUS does again?" For his part, President Trump has suggested he'd take dirt on an opponent from a foreign power.
[Cuts back to live]
THOMAS: David, we reached out to Burisma, but so far, no comment. The Biden campaign is emphasizing that Hunter Biden did nothing wrong and are calling on President Trump to condemn the alleged hack. David?
MUIR: All right, Pierre, thank you.
NORAH O’DONNELL: The impeachment, of course, is centered on allegations that the President pressured Ukraine for information on Joe Biden and his son Hunter. Well, tonight, we're learning details about a new Russian hacking effort into a Ukrainian gas company. Jeff Pegues reports the timing of the hack is especially important.
JEFF PEGUES: The report says Russian military hackers targeted Burisma, the firm where Joe Biden's son, Hunter, served on the board. It is the same company President Trump wanted investigated.
PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP: Hunter, you're a loser. Why did you get $1.5 billion, Hunter?
PEGUES: The breach came just as the talk of impeachment intensified on Capitol Hill. The hackers tricked some of Burisma’s employees into handing over their log-in credentials and got into one of the company’s servers. The hackers barraged the company with fishing attacks.
PEGUES: Norah O’Donnell asked the former Vice President on 60 Minutes about the likelihood he would be the target in 2020.
O’DONNELL: The Russians are targeting you.
FORMER VP JOE BIDEN: The Russians don't want me to be president and Trump doesn't want me to be the nominee.
HALLIE JACKSON: Hunter Biden served on the board of a Ukrainian company called Burisma. Democrats say the president abused his power by pressuring Ukrainians to investigate that company, something the President denies.
Now, a security firm says Russian spies are trying to hack Burisma, potentially looking for damaging emails about the Bidens. It's the same Russian group indicted for hacking the DNC and Hillary Clinton's campaign chairman in 2016. Democrats warning today the Kremlin could be at it again, trying to interfere in our next election.
REP. ADAM SCHIFF (D-CA): It is clear if that's the case that once again, they have a favorite. They don't want Joe Biden it would appear from this target, and this would help Donald Trump.
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New sunblock lets vitamin D through
Lucy Warhurst
Glorious, sunny days help boost our spirits, and our vitamin D levels but health warnings over skin cancer have us covering up in the sun.
The sunscreens which help protect our skin from the sun's harmful rays, can also block the ones that help our bodies make much needed vitamin D.
Breakthrough sunscreen technology from Australia now has the answer.
Around one in 20 adults in New Zealand are deficient in vitamin D. Adults that don't get enough can develop bone weakness and increased risk of fracture.
Emma Dow was diagnosed with a deficiency last year.
"It was having a bit of a tumble effect on my health so it was kind of important that I got my vitamin D levels up."
Our bodies produce vitamin D when our bare skin is exposed to the sun, that's where we get 90 percent of our vitamin D from, but because of the risk of melanoma we need to be careful how much sun we get.
It's a conundrum that led Mat Collett to create a new sunscreen.
His Solar D product still helps to prevent sunburn, but allows some of the sun's UVB rays to filter through.
UVB is the chief cause of skin reddening and sunburn. It tends to damage the skin's more superficial epidermal layers.
"What we came up with is I guess the best of both worlds, where you still protect yourself from the sun, but you're still letting in some of the light that your body produces vitamin D," Matt Collett says.
The product is already helping people like Emma.
"I had a recent blood test and have seen that my vitamin D levels have already gone up, so I think it's doing the job," she says.
The world first technology is already available in New Zealand and is set to expand into China and the US.
People with naturally very dark skin, or those who do not get regular sunlight exposure, are at higher risk of vitamin D deficiency. Certain medications and liver and kidney disease can also affect vitamin D levels.
Increase your vitamins
You can get more vitamin D through sensible sun exposure. A daily walk is recommended - around the middle of the day in winter months, but early or later in the day is better in summer months when the sun is stronger.
It doesn't take long: Optimal vitamin D can be produced in just a few minutes, even if the UV index is low in winter months, if at least the face, arms and legs are exposed.
Sitting in a sunny window won't work as UVB rays don't pass through glass. But just how much sun you should get will depend on your skin colour, age and risk of skin cancer.
Vitamin D in food
You can also get a vitamin D boost by eating certain foods, especially dairy, eggs, liver and oily fish, or your doctor may recommend a supplement.
If you're concerned you're not getting enough vitamin D, or want to know more about safe sun exposure, talk to your GP.
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Brookfield's new principals introduced
By Eileen FitzGerald, Staff writer
BROOKFIELD -- Educators left posts in New Fairfield, Stamford and Greenwich to join the ranks of school leaders in Brookfield this month.
The new hires fill key openings in the four-school district in time for the start of the new year.
"We received an excellent response to these administrative openings," Superintendent Anthony Bivona said Thursday. "All three are very strong administrative and instructional leaders who have the skills and the talent we look for in administrators to improve student achievement."
The three were appointed July 28 but were only introduced to the Board of Education on Wednesday night.
Carrie Kilian is the new principal at Center Elementary School, which has about 442 students in pre-kindergarten through first grade. She replaces June Gordan, who was named assistant principal of Whisconier Middle School.
Kilian, who has special expertise in early childhood literacy, left her job as assistant principal of Meeting House Hill School in New Fairfield, which has 700 third-, fourth- and fifth-graders.
Bivona said Kilian's experience as a literacy coach and teacher will serve Brookfield well as it focuses on literacy skills in the early grades.
Brookfield students and teachers head back to school
Joseph Palumbo, named assistant principal at Brookfield High School, joins principal Bryan Luizzi and assistant principal Susan Griffin to lead 950 students.
Palumbo, 31, most recently was assistant principal at the 2,239-student Westhill High School in Stamford.
"Joe also has a strong background in curriculum and school improvement. He comes from a school that had data teams that focused on standards to improve academic achievement, "Bivona said. "He also has a great rapport with parents and students."
Palumbo taught history and coached football at Brewster High School and also coached football for a year at Brookfield High before taking the Stamford job. He and his wife, a teacher at Brewster High, have two young daughters.
Mary Rose Dymond is the new principal of Huckleberry Hill Elementary School, filling a vacancy created by Sharon Beitel's move to become principal of Reed Intermediate School in Newtown.
Dymond will head the school of 640 second- through fourth-graders, and will help select the school's assistant principal.
She was assistant principal at Cos Cob Elementary School in Greenwich, which has about 420 students in kindergarten through fifth grade.
"She has done a lot in data-driven decision making and teaching 21st century skills,'' Bivona said. "She was a music teacher, too ... We're always looking to promote creativity and the arts, and she'll add another level to our effort in integrating the fine arts into our curriculum."
Contact Eileen FitzGerald
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SO – IL: Viewing China
By Matthew Martin and Ewan McEoin
In 2011 Robbert Roos, Director of the Kunsthal KAdE in Amersfoort, The Netherlands, commissioned Dutch architect Florian Idenburg and Chinese architect Jing Liu of New York—based practice SO – IL (Solid Objects – Idenburg Liu) to design the display for an exhibition of Meissen porcelain. Roos’s objective was to pair the modernist architectural language of SO – IL, one of the world’s most watched young architectural practices, with the baroque language of historical porcelain. As Roos describes, ‘The job was to get people to focus on the work in the display cases’. His rationale for the exhibition was simple: Roos felt the exuberant shapes, rich decoration and narrative subjects, which dominate the visual experience of porcelain figurines, bowls, plates and vases had rendered them as ‘überkitsch’ – in extreme poor taste due to excessive garishness – for a lot of people. ‘The aura is so strong, that people don’t seem to look at the sculptures and decorations anymore and dismiss it automatically’, says Roos.1Robbert Roos, Showing Meissen Porcelain, in Meissen x SO –IL, Kunsthal KAdE, Amersfoort, The Netherlands, 2011.
Today, the mainstream interpretation of porcelain has not changed: in Australia it is common for the ornament, visual language and perception of porcelain to relegate it as outdated or uninteresting. In a world of pared back clean lines, who has time for ornament? Further, have we completely overlooked the material properties of porcelain because of its prevalence?
Porcelain is a ubiquitous material in our lives: we eat off it; we drink from it; we incorporate it into our bodies in forms such as dental fillings and prostheses; it is used to fabricate electrical, electronic and machine components. Porcelain has become a material appreciated for its astonishing physical properties and functionality, though this universality can render it virtually invisible. How often do we reflect on the materials from which the practical objects we use in our day-to-day lives are fabricated?
The discovery of a kaolinic porcelain in Dresden in the Electorate of Saxony in 1708 was one of the major technological achievements of the eighteenth century in Europe and a cultural tour de force. Porcelain had been manufactured in China since at least the tenth century CE, and small quantities had reached Europe via the Silk Road trade from the Late Medieval Period onwards. It was exported to the West in increasing volume with the establishment of maritime trade routes between Europe and Asia in the fifteenth century. However, the secret of porcelain’s manufacture had eluded European ceramicists for more than three hundred years. It was a mysterious material whose precise origins were not understood and it remained a costly, exotic treasure collected by kings and princes.
The Saxon discovery of a method for fabricating porcelain was achieved not by ceramicists, but by natural philosophers and alchemists working in court laboratories supported by Augustus the Strong, King of Poland and Elector of Saxony. The successful mastery of porcelain technology was not only a triumph of Saxon material science; it was, in contemporary thinking, a major endorsement of Augustus’s status as an anointed absolute prince. He commanded the transformation of worthless Saxon earth into a miraculous, costly treasure: porcelain. From the beginning, European porcelain was a metaphor for power. Rulers across Europe scrambled to establish porcelain factories as the means to manufacture the material; it had become an essential element in the symbolic arsenal of absolutism. Eighteenth-century European porcelain was anything but ubiquitous and the works fashioned from this new medium – sculptures, extensive dining services, equipment for partaking of exotic imported beverages like tea, coffee and chocolate – were never merely decorative: this material was a physical manifestation of a prince’s divinely ordained right to rule.
In museums and galleries across the world, exhibition design and architecture is increasingly embraced as a framing device to mediate or present historical subject matter, draw objects and artefacts into focus, or recontextualise the subject, so that audiences can engage with works in different ways. In this vein, Viewing China presents more than fifty white porcelain works from the NGV Collection within the vibrant architectural display designed by SO – IL. The audience is invited to view the china – and consider it afresh.
Through their display SO – IL sought to design, in their words: ‘an ideal contemporary three-dimensional setting in which to present porcelain such that it would challenge this prejudice (‘überkitsch-ness’) and focus attention on the great sculptural, artistic and technical strengths’. According the architects, ‘Our exhibition design unravels assumptions of gallery objectivity, and instead suggests new ways of looking at the delicate artefacts. Rather than interfering with views of the objects, the coloured acrylic panels serve as filters. Each multi-faceted case offers multiple unique views of each object’.2Robbert Roos, Showing Meissen Porcelain, in Meissen x SO –IL, Kunsthal KAdE, Amersfoort, The Netherlands, 2011.
These numerous views transform the way the viewer encounters a selection of Chinese and European porcelain works from the NGV’s rich collections. The decision only to display works in unadorned white porcelain immediately draws attention to the medium itself. Formal similarities between Chinese and European works speak to a genealogy of design and technological inspiration. The multiple viewpoints of each work created by the cases invite the observer to contemplate the fact that how porcelain objects are understood today may not be how such objects were understood when they were created three hundred years ago.
This display strategy takes porcelain out of its normal display context, formally shown in locked glass cases, in out-of-the-way locations within the Gallery. By locating this work at the heart of the institution, flooded by daylight in the NGV’s central atrium, this exhibition seeks to prompt the visitor to literally ‘revisit’ their initial understanding of the objects. SO – IL’s vitrines do not merely display, but actually ‘dissect the conventional viewing of the object, [so that] visitors are forced to redefine their relationship to the work’.
In the words of the architects, ‘Through the organisation of colour, form and material, we seek to reduce the ‘object-ness’ of the individual pieces … It is about a transition from object to experience, and the power of architecture to act as a mediator in that process’.3Robbert Roos, Showing Meissen Porcelain, in Meissen x SO –IL, Kunsthal KAdE, Amersfoort, The Netherlands, 2011.
Robbert Roos, Showing Meissen Porcelain, in Meissen x SO –IL, Kunsthal KAdE, Amersfoort, The Netherlands, 2011.
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University of Rochester researchers and NIEHS grantees Shanna Swan, Ph.D., and Bernard Weiss, Ph.D., reported for the first time that prenatal exposure to phthalates causes reduced masculine behavior in boys.
Mothers, whose urine had been analyzed for phthalates in mid-pregnancy, completed a questionnaire, including the Pre-School Activities Inventory used to assess gender differences in play behavior. The results showed that concentrations of dibutyl phthalate and diethylhexyl phthalate metabolites in the mothers' urine samples were statistically associated with decreased masculine play behavior in boys who were an average of five years old at the time of the assessment.
Citation: Swan SH, Liu F, Hines M, Kruse RL, Wang C, Redmon JB, Sparks A, Weiss B. 2010. Prenatal phthalate exposure and reduced masculine play in boys. Int J Androl 33(2):259-269. [Abstract] [Synopsis]
Scientists at the University of California, San Diego reported the confirmation that obesity acts as a tumor promoter, in a January 2010 publication in the prestigious journal Cell. The findings suggest that anti-inflammatory drugs taken routinely by millions of people may also reduce the risk of cancer in those at high risk due to obesity and other factors. The research was jointly supported by an NIEHS grant and the Superfund Research Program.
The research team led by Michael Karin, Ph.D., found that liver cancer is promoted by a chronic inflammatory state that coincides with obesity. Liver cancer development was dependent on two well-known inflammatory factors, IL-6 and tumor necrosis factor. These inflammatory cytokines caused liver inflammation and activation of an oncogenic transcription factor known as STAT3.
Citation: Park EJ, Lee JH, Yu GY, He G, Ali SR, Holzer RG, Osterreicher CH, Takahashi H, Karin M. 2010. Dietary and genetic obesity promote liver inflammation and tumorigenesis by enhancing IL-6 and TNF expression. Cell 140(2):197-208. [Abstract] [Synopsis]
NIEHS-funded researchers, using an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) supplement, demonstrated that regardless of route of exposure to bisphenol A (BPA), the effect on rats' prostates is the same. This has been a critical point of contention.
Serum BPA was delivered by injection and by oral exposure to neonatal rats. No matter the method of exposure, prostates from the aged rats exhibited nearly identical, heightened susceptibility to prostate intraepithelial neoplasia, thought to be a precursor to cancer.
Citation: Prins GS, Ye SH, Birch L, Ho SM, Kannan K. 2010. Serum bisphenol A pharmacokinetics and prostate neoplastic responses following oral and subcutaneous exposures in neonatal Sprague-Dawley rats. Reprod Toxicol; doi:10.1016/j.reprotox.2010.09.009 [Online 8 October 2010] [Abstract]
An NIEHS-supported study carried out in Krakow, Poland, reported prenatal exposure to air pollutants adversely affected the cognitive development of children at age 5. These findings confirmed a similar study conducted earlier in New York City.
The study was conducted in a cohort of 214 children born to healthy non-smoking women in Krakow, Poland, between 2001 and 2006. During pregnancy, the mothers wore small backpack-mounted personal air monitors to estimate their babies' exposures to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). PAHs are released into the air when fossil fuels are burned for purposes such as transportation, heating, and energy production.
At age 5, the children took a standard intelligence examination. Children in the high exposure group scored lower on the intelligence exam by about four IQ points.
Citation: Edwards SC, Jedrychowski W, Butscher M, Camann D, Kieltyka A, Mroz E, Flak E, Li Z, Wang S, Rauh V, Perera F. 2010. Prenatal exposure to airborne polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and children's intelligence at 5 years of age in a prospective cohort study in Poland. Environ Health Perspect 118(9):1326-1331. [Abstract] [Synopsis]
A comparison of the epigenomes of embryonic stem cells and fibroblasts shows a pattern of methylation unique to stem cells, according to a study supported by NIEHS. The novel methylation pattern may help to explain how stem cells maintain their pluripotent state.
The research team developed a high-throughput method to determine the methylation status of every cytosine molecule in the genome and to layer the resulting epigenomic map onto the genome it regulates. The technique was then applied to human fibroblasts and embryonic stem cells to determine if the epigenomes differed between differentiated cells that perform a specific job and cells that have the potential to become any cell type.
This study provides the first complete high-resolution map of an epigenome superimposed on the human genome. This knowledge could be extremely valuable for understanding and developing treatments for diseases.
Citation: Lister R, Pelizzola M, Dowen RH, Hawkins RD, Hon G, Tonti-Filippini J, Nery JR, Lee L, Ye Z, Ngo QM, Edsall L, Antosiewicz-Bourget J, Stewart R, Ruotti V, Millar AH, Thomson JA, Ren B, Ecker JR. 2009. Human DNA methylomes at base resolution show widespread epigenomic differences. Nature 462(7271):315-322. [Abstract] [Synopsis]
NIEHS-supported researchers at the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University developed a device that mimics a living and breathing human lung on a microchip roughly the size of a quarter.Â
The lung-on-a-chip device uses a new approach to tissue engineering that places tissue, from the lining of the alveoli and blood vessels that surround them, across a porous membrane. Air flows across the lung cells while culture medium, mimicking blood, is pumped through the capillaries. Mechanical stretching of the device mimics the expansion and contraction of the lungs during breathing.
The device has the potential to be a valuable research tool for testing the effects of environmental agents, and the absorption, safety, and efficacy of drug candidates.
Citation: Huh D, Matthews BD, Mammoto A, Montoya-Zavala M, Hsin HY, Ingber DE. 2010. Reconstituting organ-level lung functions on a chip. Science 328(5986):1662-1668. [Abstract] [Synopsis]
Women exposed to high levels of flame retardants take longer to become pregnant, according to an NIEHS-funded study at the University of California, Berkeley. This is the first study to show decreases in human fertility related to the chemicals.
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers, or PBDEs, are a class of flame retardants found in many consumer products, such as foam cushions in furniture, carpet padding, clothing, and electronics. The compounds accumulate in fatty tissue and laboratory animal studies have identified them as endocrine disruptors.
More than 97 percent of the women participating in the study had measurable levels of PBDEs in their blood. With each tenfold increase in the blood level, the odds of becoming pregnant reduced by 30 percent.
Citation: Harley KG, Marks AR, Chevrier J, Bradman A, Sjodin A, Eskenazi B. 2010. PBDE concentrations in women's serum and fecundability. Environ Health Perspect 118(5):699-704. [Abstract] [Synopsis]
NIEHS-supported researchers reported that 21.4 percent of all deaths in the Araihazar region of Bangladesh can be attributed to well water arsenic concentrations greater than 10 micrograms per liter. Their findings are from the first prospective study to investigate the link between arsenic exposure and mortality, and are published online in The Lancet.
A unique feature of this study is that it includes participants at both the low and high ends of the dose-response curve. For people exposed to the highest doses of arsenic, all-cause mortality was nearly 70 percent higher, relative to those exposed to less than the World Health Organization standard of 10 micrograms per liter.
Citation: Argos M, Kalra T, Rathouz PJ, Chen Y, Pierce B, Parvez F, Islam T, Ahmed A, Rakibuz-Zaman M, Hasan R, Sarwar G, Slavkovich V, van Geen A, Graziano J, Ahsan H. 2010. Arsenic exposure from drinking water, and all-cause and chronic-disease mortalities in Bangladesh (HEALS): a prospective cohort study. Lancet 376(9737):252-258. [Abstract] [Synopsis] [Newsletter Article]
A collaborative research effort, led by NIEHS scientists, identified genetic factors that increase the risk of impaired lung function. The study provides insight into the biological mechanisms that contribute to pulmonary function and possibly to the pathogenesis of chronic lung diseases, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Stephanie London, M.D., Dr.P.H., and colleagues conducted analyses of data generated from several studies that involved more than 20,000 participants. Using this data, the authors identified genetic variations in eight previously unrecognized DNA regions that alter lung function.
The investigators determined that individuals carrying the identified genetic variations have lower pulmonary function and are at greater risk for developing COPD. Moreover, predictions involving these genetic alterations were consistent with those for known risk factors associated with decreased lung function, such as smoking and increasing age.
Citation: Hancock DB, Eijgelsheim M, Wilk JB, Gharib SA, Loehr LR, Marciante KD, Franceschini N, van Durme YM, Chen TH, Barr RG, Schabath MB, Couper DJ, Brusselle GG, Psaty BM, van Duijn CM, Rotter JI, Uitterlinden AG, Hofman A, Punjabi NM, Rivadeneira F, Morrison AC, Enright PL, North KE, Heckbert SR, Lumley T, Stricker BH, O'Connor GT, London SJ. 2010. Meta-analyses of genome-wide association studies identify multiple loci associated with pulmonary function. Nat Genet 42(1):45-52. [Abstract] [Synopsis] [Newsletter Article] [News Release]
A collaborative research effort led by NIEHS scientists demonstrated that nontoxic doses of acetaminophen induce transcriptional changes in humans similar to those observed in overdose patients and rats exposed to toxic doses of the drug. These findings reveal potential biomarkers that may indicate early signs of drug-induced liver injury (DILI).
The authors examined changes in human peripheral blood (PB) gene expression in response to a dose of acetaminophen that did not induce detectable levels of liver injury. They observed a distinct transcriptional signature, including downregulation of genes associated with oxidative phosphorylation, and metabolic changes that led to increased serum lactate levels.
The identification of acetaminophen-induced transcriptional and metabolic signatures in human PB may address the need for better biomarkers of DILI. These expression profiles may assist clinicians and provide more meaningful liver safety data in clinical trials of new drugs.
Citation: Fannin RD, Russo M, O'Connell TM, Gerrish K, Winnike JH, Macdonald J, Newton J, Malik S, Sieber SO, Parker J, Shah R, Zhou T, Watkins PB, Paules RS. 2010. Acetaminophen dosing of humans results in blood transcriptome and metabolome changes consistent with impaired oxidative phosphorylation. Hepatology 51(1):227-236. [Abstract] [Synopsis]
Epidemiologists at NIEHS, for the first time, linked soy formula during infancy, maternal prepregnancy diabetes, low childhood socioeconomic status, and early gestational age at birth to greater risk of early diagnosis of uterine leiomyomata (fibroids) in women.
Fibroids, the most common indication for hysterectomies in the United States, are benign smooth-muscle tumors, associated with pelvic pain, heavy bleeding, and reproductive problems. This study associated increased risk of fibroids diagnosed by age 35 with several factors, including being fed soy formula during infancy.
Citation: D'Aloisio AA, Baird DD, DeRoo LA, Sandler DP. 2010. Association of intrauterine and early-life exposures with diagnosis of uterine leiomyomata by 35 years of age in the sister study. Environ Health Perspect 118(3):375-381. [Abstract] [Synopsis]
Researchers from the National Cancer Institute at NIEHS, now with National Toxicology Program, reported that the carcinogen arsenic targets stem cells for transformation, eventually producing cancers enriched in cancer stem cells. This is facilitated by a stem cell survival advantage toward arsenic during malignant transformation.
These observations further strengthen the argument that arsenic most likely targets cells that have either a stem or progenitor phenotype and undergo survival selection during arsenic-induced malignant transformation.
Citation: Tokar EJ, Qu W, Liu J, Liu W, Webber MM, Phang JM, Waalkes MP. 2010. Arsenic-specific stem cell selection during malignant transformation. J Natl Cancer Inst. 102(9):638-649. [Abstract] [Synopsis]
Investigators from the NIEHS Laboratory of Respiratory Biology report that Myeloid differentiation primary response protein 88 (MyD88), an adaptor protein in innate immunity signaling pathways, is required for cholesterol export from cells and couples cholesterol export to inflammation. They found that apolipoprotein A-I (apoA-I), the major protein component of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) particles, elicits MyD88-dependent inflammatory signals in macrophages.
This work supports a new paradigm in which the innate immune response acts as a physiologic signal in cholesterol homeostasis. Whereas inflammation is generally thought to promote atherosclerosis, the authors provide evidence that immune pathways may also be required for removal of cholesterol from vessel walls.
Citation: Smoak KA, Aloor JJ, Madenspacher J, Merrick BA, Collins JB, Zhu X, Cavigiolio G, Oda MN, Parks JS, Fessler MB. 2010. Myeloid differentiation primary response protein 88 couples reverse cholesterol transport to inflammation. Cell Metab 11(6):493-502. [Abstract] [Synopsis]
DNA is more stable for storing genetic information than is RNA, because the ribose sugar in RNA is intrinsically more prone to strand cleavage that could led to mutations. Although most DNA polymerases efficiently prevent ribonucleotides from being incorporated into DNA, this exclusion is not absolute. This finding implies that some ribonucleotides will be incorporated into DNA in vivo, and that they need to be removed to maintain the chemical identity of organisms such as humans, whose genomes are comprised of DNA.
When researchers at the NIEHS and Umea University in Sweden recently tested these ideas, the results established three important facts about DNA replication: Ribonucleotides are indeed incorporated during replication in vivo; the ribonucleotides are normally removed by RNase H2-dependent repair; and defective repair causes cellular stress and genome instability.
Citation: Nick McElhinny SA, Kumar D, Clark AB, Watt DL, Watts BE, Lundstrom EB, Johansson E, Chabes A, Kunkel TA. 2010. Genome instability due to ribonucleotide incorporation into DNA. Nat Chem Biol 6(10):774-781. [Abstract] [Synopsis]
Research performed by scientists from NIEHS and Wake Forest University School of Medicine suggests that glucocorticoids, stress-induced steroids that regulate intermediary metabolism, may contribute to the development, progression, or susceptibility to inflammatory diseases in a gender-specific manner. This finding offers a possible explanation for why more females tend to have certain inflammatory diseases.
This work determined glucocorticoids regulate more liver genes in inflammatory pathways in males than females, suggesting that the failure by females to mount an adequate glucocorticoid inflammatory response may lead to more autoimmune diseases in women.
Citation: Duma D, Collins JB, Chou JW, Cidlowski JA. 2010. Sexually dimorphic actions of glucocorticoids provide a link to inflammatory diseases with gender differences in prevalence. Sci Signal 3(143):ra74. [Abstract] [Synopsis]
Recent research, completed by investigators from NIEHS and the Lieber Institute for Brain Development at Johns Hopkins University, indicates that a main function of paused RNA polymerase II (Pol II) is to compete with nucleosomes for occupancy of a gene promoter. This action prevents the formation of chromatin, which represses gene activation. The new mechanism offers an explanation as to why some genes remain constitutively active, while others are highly regulated and activated only in response to external stimuli.
Housekeeping genes that should be continuously active contain a chromatin-unfriendly sequence and, as a result, exhibit low nucleosomal occupancy on their gene start sites. In contrast, highly regulated genes exhibit a chromatin-friendly sequence that invites nucleosomes or chromatin to bind to the promoter and prevent transcription.
Using genome-wide analysis of Pol II recruitment and nucleosomal occupancy in Drosophila cells, the study proposes that at tightly regulated genes, paused Pol II outcompetes nucleosomes for promoter occupancy and thus allows efficient gene activation in response to environmental cues.
Citation: Gilchrist DA, Dos Santos G, Fargo DC, Xie B, Gao Y, Li L, Adelman K. 2010. Pausing of RNA polymerase II disrupts DNA-specified nucleosome organization to enable precise gene regulation. Cell 143(4):540-551. [Abstract] [Newsletter Article]
In a study partly funded by NIEHS, researchers concluded that prenatal exposure to metabolites of the herbicide atrazine can cause chronic prostatitis in Long-Evans rats.
Pregnant rats were treated with an atrazine metabolite mixture consisting of atrazine and its environmental metabolites diaminochlorotriazine, hydroxyatrazine, deethylatrazine, and deisopropylatrazine. Exposed males demonstrated a significant delay in preputial separation and a significant increase in incidence and severity of inflammation in the prostate.
Citation: Stanko JP, Enoch RR, Rayner JL, Davis CC, Wolf DC, Malarkey DE, Fenton SE. 2010. Effects of prenatal exposure to a low dose atrazine metabolite mixture on pubertal timing and prostate development of male Long-Evans rats. Reprod Toxicol 30(4):540-549. [Abstract]
NTP studies examining liver tumors from a previous study revealed insight into the mechanisms of carcinogenesis in mice exposed to oxazepam. Data suggest that formation of hepatocellular adenomas and carcinomas in the mice involved alteration of the Wnt signaling pathway, oxidative stress, and potential epigenetic alterations.
Citation: Lahousse SA, Hoenerhoff M, Collins J, Ton TV, Masinde T, Olson D, Rebolloso Y, Koujitani T, Tomer KB, Hong HH, Bucher J, Sills RC. 2010. Gene expression and mutation assessment provide clues of genetic and epigenetic mechanisms in liver tumors of oxazepam-exposed mice. Vet Pathol; doi: 10.1177/0300985810390019 [Online 7 December 2010] [Abstract]
Several experimental and diagnostic examples were presented to illustrate the utility of immunohistochemistry (IHC) as a supplement to standard staining techniques.
IHC has been somewhat underutilized in the practice of toxic pathology, but can be a valuable tool for the evaluation of rodent neoplasms, both in a diagnostic and investigational role.
Experimentally, IHC can be employed to investigate the earliest changes in transformed tissues, identifying cellular changes not normally visible with standard hematoxylin and eosin staining.
Citation: Painter JT, Clayton NP, Herbert RA. 2010. Useful immunohistochemical markers of tumor differentiation. Toxicol Pathol 38(1):131-141. [Abstract]
NTP researchers, in an invited review, looked at available studies on the effects of arsenic on the development of cancer.
A mouse transplacental model has been developed, where maternal exposure to inorganic arsenic either acts as a complete carcinogen or enhances carcinogenic response to other agents given subsequently in the offspring, producing tumors during adulthood.
Arsenic impacts human stem cell population dynamics in vitro, by blocking differentiation pathways, and arsenic impacts key, long-lived stem cell populations as critical targets to cause or facilitate later oncogenic events in adulthood as a possible mechanism of developmental basis of adult disease.
Citation: Tokar EJ, Qu W, Waalkes MP. 2010. Arsenic, stem cells and the developmental basis of adult cancer. Toxicol Sci; doi: 10.1093/toxsci/kfq342 [Online 11 November 2010] [Abstract]
NIEHS/NTP researchers reviewed the available rodent studies considered relevant to carcinogenic assessment of arsenic, discussing them in the context of the persistent argument that arsenic is not carcinogenic in animals.
It has proven difficult to provide experimental evidence of the carcinogenicity of inorganic arsenic in laboratory animals, but more recent work with arsenical methylation metabolites and early life exposures to inorganic arsenic has now provided evidence of carcinogenicity in rodents.
Given that tens of millions of people worldwide are exposed to potentially unhealthy levels of environmental arsenic, in vivo rodent models of arsenic carcinogenesis are a clear necessity for resolving critical issues.
Citation: Tokar EJ, Benbrahim-Tallaa L, Ward JM, Lunn R, Sams RL 2nd, Waalkes MP. 2010. Cancer in experimental animals exposed to arsenic and arsenic compounds. Crit Rev Toxicol 40(10):912-927 [Abstract]
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Sperm Bank’s “Perfect Donor” Is Mentally Ill…And He Fathered 36 Kids NinjaBeat Staff
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Sperm Bank’s “Perfect Donor” Is Mentally Ill…And He Fathered 36 Kids
Parents are wondering how this happened...and why their legal options are limited. Here's the shocking story of Donor 9623.
by NinjaBeat Staff
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According to the sperm bank, he was the “perfect donor.”
Originally known to prospective clients only by his handle, Donor 9623, this individual seemed like quite the biological catch. He appeared on the website of the Georgia-based firm Xytex Corp, where he was described as a healthy man who was pursuing a PhD in neuroscience engineering.
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He had an IQ of 160, according to the website, and met or exceeded the firm’s strict physical and mental health standards.
Plot twist: It was all a lie.
This “genius donor” was actually 39-year-old college dropout James Christopher Aggeles. Not only had he been arrested for burglary—psychiatrists had diagnosed him with a litany of mental health issues including bipolar, schizophrenia, and narcissistic personality disorder.
What’s even worse is that the sperm bank claimed they didn’t have any of this information. Multiple families are alleging that the company representatives actually knew, yet decided to turn their heads the other way. Aggeles’ sperm was used not once, not twice, but in fact was used so often that he ended up having 36 children in 26 families.
Meet Angie Collins, the mother of one of those children—a 6-year-old boy.
One day her morning started like any other day. She got up, made coffee, and checked her email only to find a message from a complete stranger. Another woman had used the same man’s sperm to become pregnant.
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However, what this woman had that Collins didn’t was the truth. Instantly Collins’ heart sunk as she read the horrendous realities that had come to light: her son was about to have a lifetime of struggles before him.
She immediately searched for information that could disprove the allegation, but, in fact, she found out so much more. The sperm donor she selected couldn’t hold down a job, kept going in and out of jail, and his schizophrenia was getting increasingly worse.
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“It was like a dream turned nightmare in an instant,” she told The Star.
But many families discovered that their legal options were limited.
Collins sued Xytex in Georgia, but her claim was dismissed. The judge considered it a “wrongful birth” lawsuit, a type of claim that isn’t recognized in Georgia. So she appealed. Her appeal was also dismissed.
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Now three families are suing Xytex in Canada, citing the misinformation on the company’s website regarding the identity of the donor. Xytex has stated that it will “vigorously defend” itself from lawsuits, claiming that its practices are in full compliance with industry standards.
Yes, this may seem like a parent’s worse nightmare, but for these families the outcome could have been a lot worse…
In fact, there’s a collection of sperm-donor stories that are much worse—stories you have to read to believe.
A doctor who inseminated patients with his own sperm instead of the selected donor’s?
Two different sperm samples being used on a woman at the same time, resulting in twins who are also half-siblings?
A donor who’s fathered over 150 children?
A child with the DNA of three different parents?
And what about this case involving a sperm donor being hit with $1,600 in back child support by the state of Kansas?
Clearly, sperm-donor cases can descend into the truly bizarre.
In 1993, an unusual error led to twins from separate fathers.
Koen and Tuen Stuart are fraternal twins, but due to a mix-up during in vitro fertilization, they have different fathers: one Caucasian and one African-American.
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Naturally, the boys’ parents were shocked.
“I descend from French gypsies and he descends from Mongolian people so a little brown could be somewhere in the family,” said Wilma Stuart, the boys’ mother. “But it never eased my mind. It never did. [Koen] was too different.”
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DNA testing proved that the boys had different fathers, but the same mother. While the issue has greatly complicated the boys’ lives—they were teased relentlessly at school, to the point that Koen wouldn’t admit to having a twin for a brief time—the family has remained strong, and the in vitro fertilization error seems unlikely to re-occur. In any case, the family has moved on.
“We have to go to work and school,” Stuart said to NBC News, “so our day to day life is not about this.”
Then there’s the case of one donor with 150 children.
When Cynthia Daily and her partner used a sperm donor to conceive, they decided to reach out through a web-based registry to find other parents who’d used the same donor. These registries help to provide parents with genetic information crucial to the health of their children (as was the case in the Xytex incident).
But Daily was surprised to find that the biological father of her child had fathered at least 150 other children. She’s been cataloging her son’s half-siblings and building relationships with other parents ever since.
“It’s wild when we see them all together—they all look alike,” Daily told The New York Times.
Still, this prompted some debate, as some experts believe that sperm donations should be limited to ensure biological diversity. Donor registries are designed, in part, to prevent accidental incest, which can be a significant issue.
“My daughter knows her donor’s number for this very reason,” one mother told The New York Times. “She’s been in school with numerous kids who were born through donors. She’s had crushes on boys who are donor children. It’s become part of sex education.”
Perhaps the most disturbing fertility case comes from Alexandria, Virginia.
Cecil B. Jacobson, an infertility specialist, was found guilty of fraud in 1992. During testimony, prosecutors revealed that he used his own sperm to impregnate patients without their knowledge.
Jacobson, who was 55 when he was convicted, was one of the country’s leading infertility specialists. He introduced amniocentesis, a test that allows physicians to diagnose certain birth defects by extracting fluid from the womb during a pregnancy.
“I spent my life trying to help women have children,” Jacobson said. “If I felt I was a criminal or broke the law, I would never have done it.”
But his former patients say that he combined his own sperm with legitimate samples. Prosecutors said that he may have fathered as many as 75 children by claiming that the sperm used in his treatments came from anonymous sources.
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While the case was well covered, Jacobson did not face charges for inseminating patients with his own sperm, as there was no law against that practice. Instead, he faced various criminal fraud charges.
The Xytex case has prompted a fierce debate over sperm-donation law.
Canada has laws that prevent sperm donors from receiving money for their donations. The United States has no such laws. But regulation advocates claim that these cases demonstrate why donor payments are unethical. They argue that removing payments would also remove the incentive to lie on applications.
However, donor payment regulations have caused a sperm shortage in Canada, where some lawmakers are calling for changes. They believe that proper vetting from the sperm banks would remove the most egregious mistakes, such as the one that affected the parents in the Xytex case.
Fulton County, Georgia, Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney pointed out the inherent difficulties of legislation when denying Collins’ claim in the first Xytex lawsuit.
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“Science has once again—as it always does—outstripped the law,” he wrote. “Plaintiffs make a compelling argument that there should be a way for parties aggrieved as these Plaintiffs are to pursue negligence claims against a service provider in pre-conception services.”
Part of the issue is that at many insemination clinics, requirements are lax.
Sperm banks require their donors to be legal U.S. workers, and all donors must undergo basic STD testing, drug screening, and semen analysis.
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But while many clinics test for genetic diseases, comprehensive testing doesn’t exist, and clinics rely on donors’ honesty when evaluating for many psychological disorders.
A healthy donor can make up to $1,000 per month, so for donors, there’s a strong incentive to gain a “qualified” designation by any means necessary. That’s not to say that the process itself is easy. Donors typically undergo blood tests and must wait six months before being paid for their “donations.” Reputable banks also require their donors to complete exhaustive questionnaires with medical staff present.
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But for parents looking into sperm donation, the Xytex incident and similar cases show how mistakes can affect the health of children—and for many prospective parents, current standards don’t go far enough in preventing these types of occurrences.
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Homepage > News > News from members > CTP handed over new production plant to Yanfeng Automotive Interiors
CTP handed over new production plant to Yanfeng Automotive Interiors
The new production plant CTPark Planá nad Lužnicí was officially opened in the presence of representatives from Yanfeng Automotive Interiors and CTP. One of the most modern production plants in Europe, which was built by CTP in less than a year, will produce interiors for passenger cars. The plant spans a total area of more than 23,000 m2 on two floors.
CTP started to build the new production plant for the global automotive supplier in CTPark Planá nad Lužnicí last June. The modernly constructed warehouse with a variety of production technologies required a special constructional solution. CTP was the only one able to meet the demanding requirements of Yanfeng Automotive Interiors, and thus it confirmed its long-standing position of a leader in industrial development in our market. “From the constructional point of view, this is one of the most demanding production plants that we have built so far. Besides installing unique 3D centre, one of the client's requirements was to build a huge crane runway with a load capacity of up to 50 tons in the middle of the hall, “said Jaroslav Kaizr, Business Development Director of CTP. The hall also includes chemical warehouses and special logistics tunnel for side loading and unloading which facilitates distribution all over the Europe.
The construction of the industrial hall is also unique in terms of the exterior. “Part of the contract was to find the solution for the new planting of green and landscaping. On this project, we collaborated with the Dutch garden architect. During the realization, approximately 140 pieces of grown trees, about 9000 shrubs, about 1000 pieces of ornamental plants were planted and a grassy area of 7500 m2 was created,” adds Zdeněk Apeltauer, Regional Director of CTP. CTP has also built an automatic irrigation system and contractually arranged following care for greenery. The 7m high fir alley around the hall creates a perfect noise and optical barrier.
„Yanfeng has decided to enter the Czech market two years ago, when the process of finding a suitable site and developer started. We are pleased that we have managed to find such a strong partner as CTP and that this exceptional construction and new jobs were created, “said Jarmila Bartonová, Consultant Industrial & Logistics at CBRE.
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Get World Class IT: Why Businesses Succeed When IT Triumphs now with O’Reilly online learning.
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Foreword by John Boushy, former CIO of Harrah's Entertainment and former CEO of Ameristar Casinos
Praise for World Class IT
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Ten Subprinciples of the "People" Principle
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Seven Subprinciples of Infrastructure
The Infrastructure Principle and Its Connection to IT's Greater Company Role
Principle 3: Manage Projects and Portfolios Effectively
Testing IT's Mettle
Eight Subprinciples of Project and Portfolio Management
Effective IT Project and Portfolio Management and IT's Wider Company Influence
Principle 4: Ensure Partnerships within the IT Department and with the Business
Why Wasn't Alignment Principle 1?
Five Subprinciples of Partnership within IT and with the Business
IT's Partnering with the Company and Its Broader Company Role
Principle 5: Develop a Collaborative Relationship with External Partners
Some Broad Considerations
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External Partnering and IT's Expanded Company Role
Title: World Class IT: Why Businesses Succeed When IT Triumphs
Author(s): Peter A. High
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This is one of the remedies I use to help keep my chronic nerve inflammation under control. I’m so thankful for all the wonderful plant-based medicines God has given us. For me, they seem to work at reining in my runaway inflammation, and reducing my level of pain. This allows me to live a normal life. (My condition was so severe that I was likely headed for a wheelchair.)
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Since camu is a food, and not a drug, it’s considered safe. But just remember that it’s very potent.
If you’re taking it for supplemental Vitamin C (and for its other vitamins), a little goes a long way. The powdered form is highly concentrated. I take between 1/4 to 1/2 of a teaspoon at a time, according to directions on the package.
I mix camu camu in a glass of water with honey, instead of taking a synthetic multi-vitamin. I’d much rather consume a whole food, than a laboratory-made concoction. With a superfood, the many micro-nutrients assist your body in absorbing the vitamins.
I really like the Navitas Natural brand of camu camu because it costs so much less than a comparable product, which also has the USDA-certified organic seal. Why pay more, I figured, when I decided to try this brand. I’m so glad I did, because it saves me a lot of money every time I order it.
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Most people believe that ascorbic acid is the same thing as Vitamin C. But it’s not. Instead, it’s a synthesized component of this crucial vitamin. Taken in isolation, it might have some health benefits. But whole Vitamin C is what the body uses best.
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Beatrice: Beatrice is Leonato’s niece and Hero’s cousin. She is a clever, witty, and strong-willed character who rejects the idea of love and marriage throughout much of the play. Her character develops as the play progresses, however, and she begins to see love and marriage in a different light.
Benedick: Benedick is a lord of Padua, Italy, who is also witty and initially opposes the concept of marriage and romance like Beatrice does. However, also like Beatrice, Benedick resists the idea of marriage less and less as the play goes on.
Don Pedro: Don Pedro, Prince of Aragon, is a powerful nobleman. While he is constantly meddling in other characters’ affairs, he has good intentions, and his schemes come from a place of compassion.
Don John: Don John is Don Pedro’s illegitimate brother and the villain of the play. Unlike Don Pedro’s well-intentioned scheming, Don John plots to ruin the characters’ social statuses and relationships. Although Don John is a main character, he has relatively few lines and functions mostly as a plot device rather than a complex villain.
Character Analysis Examples in Much Ado About Nothing:
Act I - Scene I
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"That I love her, I feel...." See in text (Act I - Scene I)
There is perhaps no piece of dialogue that better demonstrates the differences between Claudio and Benedick. Claudio’s expression of love for Hero is clear, earnest, and spoken from the heart. Benedick’s reply is syntactically convoluted and cloaked in irony and overwrought metaphors.
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"she were not possessed with a fury, exceeds her as much in beauty as the first of May doth the last of December...." See in text (Act I - Scene I)
Shakespeare often built metaphors based on the seasons of the year. In this case, the metaphor works on two levels. On one level, the seasons represent different degrees of human beauty, with May indicating a greater amount beauty than December. On another level, the seasons represent different temperaments. May, with its warm weather, stands in for the “fury” of Beatrice’s personality, whereas December might point to a comparatively cooler individual.
"Can the world buy such a jewel?..." See in text (Act I - Scene I)
This exchange between Claudio and Benedick displays the vast difference between their personalities and attitudes. Claudio characterizes Hero as “such a jewel,” after which Benedick evokes the image of “a case to put it into.” Claudio is a romantic, crafting flattering metaphors for Hero. Benedick is a misogynist, expressing negative attitudes about women.
"or would you have me speak after my custom, as being a professed tyrant to their sex?..." See in text (Act I - Scene I)
Benedick admits to being a “professed tyrant” to women. His attitudes towards women are similar to the attitudes Beatrice holds towards men. Shakespeare creates an intriguing balance between the four central characters of the play. The two pairs of couples—Claudio and Hero, Benedick and Beatrice—are mirrors of one another. It is clear thus far that Shakespeare is creating character doubles, a favorite technique.
"Benedick, didst thou note the daughter of Signior Leonato?..." See in text (Act I - Scene I)
This line sparks the central romantic thread of the play: Claudio’s courting of Hero. The line also reveals the significant difference in personality between Claudio and Benedick. Claudio is straightforward, and unafraid to express his interest in Hero.
"I had rather(110) hear my dog bark at a crow than a man swear he loves me...." See in text (Act I - Scene I)
This line, with its vivid metaphor, reveals a great deal about Beatrice’s character. She is fiercely independent, and has no interest in being courted by a man. As the scene unfolds, it becomes clear that Beatrice and Benedick share this trait in common. Benedick holds a similar scorn for women.
"God help the noble Claudio! If he have caught the Benedick..." See in text (Act I - Scene I)
Beatrice jokes that Claudio might catch Benedick as if he were a disease. The suggestion is that Benedick will spread his irritating demeanour to the calmer, more reserved Claudio.
"You had musty victual, and he hath holp to eat it. He is a very valiant trencherman;..." See in text (Act I - Scene I)
Beatrice’s comments about Benedick introduce their relationship, defined by mutual teasing. Here Beatrice is calling Benedick gluttonous. The word “victual” is an archaic synonym for “food,” and “trencherman” refers to a big eater.
"Alas! He gets nothing by that. In our last conflict four of his five wits went halting off, and now is the(55) whole man governed with one..." See in text (Act I - Scene I)
Leonato’s niece Beatrice hears the news that Don Pedro and his company are visiting. Included in the group is Benedick—Beatrice’s “sworn enemy.” Every time the two meet, they continue their battle of wits. In this passage, Beatrice proclaims her victory from their last encounter and how Benedick is now left with only one wit. Beatrice’s statement implies that Benedick is even less intelligent and witty than a half-wit, or fool.
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"And tell fair Hero I am Claudio, And in her bosom I'll unclasp my heart..." See in text (Act I - Scene I)
Claudio hasn't yet told Hero he's in love with her and he's afraid she will reject him. Don Pedro has offered his assistance: he will pretend to be Claudio at the ball because everyone will be wearing masks. Don Pedro will tell Hero he is Claudio and that he's in love with her, and then see what she says. Thus, Claudio doesn't have to put himself in such a vulnerable position.
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"What, my dear Lady Disdain! are you yet living?..." See in text (Act I - Scene I)
Beatrice and Benedick have some of the wittiest dialogue in this romantic comedy. Here, Beatrice starts this round of insults by asking Benedick why he continues to speak if no one is listening to him. She knows how much he loves the attention he gets from others, and so this insult is meant to deflate his ego. His response includes the first of many playful nicknames that Benedick continues to use throughout the play. He calls her “Lady Disdain” to accuse her of disliking everything and to show that her insult did no harm. She responds with just as witty a retort, saying that he provides so much disdain for her to feed on that she'll never die.
Wesley, Owl Eyes Editor
" There's her cousin, an she were not possessed with a fury, exceeds her as much in beauty as the first of May doth the last of December..." See in text (Act I - Scene I)
Benedick acknowledges that Beatrice is more beautiful than Hero, but her beauty is negated by her personality.
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"I am of your humour for that..." See in text (Act I - Scene I)
Beatrice is saying that she agrees with Benedick—she couldn't love him under any circumstances.
"He wears his faith but as the fashion of his hat..." See in text (Act I - Scene I)
This is more than just a joke. Beatrice accuses Benedick of having no fixed principles. He changes his beliefs as he would change his hat.
Act I - Scene III
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"I had rather be a canker in a hedge than a rose in his grace, and it better fits my blood to be disdained of all than to fashion a carriage to rob love from any...." See in text (Act I - Scene III)
In this speech, Don John further expresses his stubborn personality. Through rich images, Don John states that individualism is more important to him than acceptance. He would “rather be a canker in a hedge than a rose.” He would, in a word, rather be disliked for who he is than liked for pretending to be someone else.
"You have of late stood out against your brother, and he hath ta'en you newly into his grace..." See in text (Act I - Scene III)
Conrade begins to reveal the nature of the relationship between Don John and Don Pedro, his older brother. The renowned Don Pedro has recently accepted Don John after a period of estrangement and political rivalry.
"I cannot hide what I am: I must be sad(10) when I have cause, and smile at no man's jests..." See in text (Act I - Scene III)
Don John introduces himself as an earnest and straightforward character. As he puts it, “I cannot hide what I am.” When he is sad, as is the case in this scene, he says that he “must be sad.” One of the play’s central themes is confusion, deceit and miscommunication. Don John establishes himself as a character who speaks directly.
Act II - Scene I
"I can see a church by(70) daylight...." See in text (Act II - Scene I)
Leonato notes that Beatrice is incredibly perceptive, maybe too much so, suggesting that she often reads too much into things. Beatrice jokes that she “can see a church by daylight,” which is to say that she simply sees what should be obvious to all—her vision is not clouded by overly-romanticized notions of love and marriage. However, note that while Beatrice may be observant and scrutinizing, this character trait does not lead to much introspection regarding her own romantic affairs. She is blind to her feelings for Benedick.
Kayla, Owl Eyes Staff
"he that hath no(30) beard is less than a man; and he that is more than a youth is not for me; and he that is less than a man, I am not for him...." See in text (Act II - Scene I)
Beatrice separates men into two categories: bearded men, who would refuse to put up with her, and beardless men, who are “boyish” and would not be able to handle her. Shakespeare thus uses beards as a symbol of masculinity. Beards (or a lack thereof) are used to characterize the men in the play as either gentle and vulnerable, or rugged and “manly.” Consider too, that Beatrice’s dislike of beards also symbolizes her resistance to men in general at this point in the play.
"The one is too like an image and says nothing, and the other too like my lady's eldest son, evermore tattling...." See in text (Act II - Scene I)
When Beatrice says that “one is too like an image and says nothing,” she means that Don John speaks too little to be a worthy suitor. Beatrice suggests that Don John is more like the “image” of a person—he expresses no opinions, and does not challenge her in the way that she wants or needs. However, she says that Benedick talks too much for her liking, concluding that the best partner would fall somewhere in between these two.
"By my troth, niece, thou wilt never get thee a husband if thou be so shrewd of thy tongue...." See in text (Act II - Scene I)
Leonato suggests that Beatrice scares off potential suitors because she is very blunt and outspoken. His remark reflects the problematic societal ideology during Shakespeare’s time that women needed to be docile and “gentle” in order to attract men. Beatrice is neither of these things; she is witty, candid, and refuses to conform to these confining social expectations.
"What should I do with him? dress him in my apparel and make him my waiting gentlewoman? He that hath a beard is more than a youth, and he that hath no(30) beard is less than a man; and he that is more than a youth is not for me; and he that is less than a man, I am not for him. Therefore I will even take sixpence in earnest of the bear-ward and lead his apes into hell...." See in text (Act II - Scene I)
Leonato is holding a masquerade ball as entertainment for his household guests. He and Beatrice converse about the men who will be there, and they discuss Beatrice’s possibly marrying a bearded, or a beardless, man. Beatrice claims that she would rather sleep with a sheep than marry a bearded man, who would be too old for her. On the other hand, she finds beardless men useless because they are “less than a man” or immature. Therefore, Beatrice believes no man is suitable for her and sarcastically states that she is ready to live up the supposed punishment for unmarried women: leading a bunch of apes into hell.
"Would it not grieve a woman to be overmastered with a piece of valiant dust? ..." See in text (Act II - Scene I)
Once again, the readers witness Beatrice’s sharp tongue at work and her wittiness, which is specifically used to mock the idea of falling in love or getting married in this context. She believes that it will “grieve,” or be miserable for, a woman to be “overmaster’d” or committed to a man, who she calls a “piece of valiant dust,” or, in other words, a handful of dust. This metaphor implies that men are unreliable, and as a result, Beatrice despises the idea that women must be subservient to men.
"let every eye negotiate for itself,..." See in text (Act II - Scene I)
Claudio has just been duped into believing his beloved Hero is unfaithful. He is quick to believe the lies of others; Don John and Borachio have only pretended not to recognize Claudio's disguise and lied about Hero's plans to run away with another man. "Let every eye negotiate for itself" means that people in love only act for themselves. Friendship, which is "constant in all other things," becomes irrelevant.
"for I have heard my daughter say she hath often dreamt of unhappiness and waked herself with laughing..." See in text (Act II - Scene I)
A subtle and clever way of establishing that Beatrice is a very good-hearted and happy person by nature.
"then there's a partridge wing saved..." See in text (Act II - Scene I)
Beatrice implies that Benedick loses his appetite if his cleverness isn't acknowledged.
Act II - Scene II
"Any bar, any cross, any impediment will be medicinable to me. I am sick in displeasure to him, and(5) whatsoever comes athwart his affection ranges evenly with mine. How canst thou cross this marriage?..." See in text (Act II - Scene II)
When Don John asks Borachio “How canst thou cross this marriage?”, he is asking how the marriage can be prevented. Notice that this scene opens with Don John deciding to destroy a marriage while the previous scene ended with Don Pedro designing a plan to spark one. By placing these two plots in contrast to one another, Shakespeare emphasizes how vastly different Don John and Don Pedro are in character. Don Pedro’s well-intentioned scheme shows his benevolent nature, whereas Don John’s plot shows his destructive and malevolent character.
"nd there shall appear such seeming truth of Hero's disloyalty that jealousy shall be called assurance and all the preparation overthrown...." See in text (Act II - Scene II)
Don John, who is Don Pedro's illegitimate brother, hates both Don John and Claudio. Borachio, his friend and confidante, devises a plan to destroy them: he will pretend to make love to Hero (who will be impersonated by Margaret, who is in love with Borachio) in a window where Claudio and Don Pedro can see them. Claudio will be devastated once he thinks Hero has betrayed him, and Don Pedro will presumably fall out of favor with Claudio because he was the one who brought Claudio and Hero together in the first place.
"Look you for any other issue?..." See in text (Act II - Scene II)
That is, what more could you ask for? Note how deception, which is an innocent pastime in the hands of Don Pedro, becomes deadly in Don John's hands—simply to amuse himself, he is willing to deceive his brother, torment Claudio, ruin an innocent girl's reputation, and perhaps kill her father with shame.
Act II - Scene III
"Ha! ‘Against my will I am sent to bid you come in to dinner.’ There's a double meaning in that. ‘I took no more pains for those thanks than you took pains to thank me.’(235) That's as much as to say, ‘Any pains that I take for you is as easy as thanks.’..." See in text (Act II - Scene III)
Benedick takes the rumors he has just heard to be true on faith, despite Beatrice’s continued icy manner towards him. He interprets reality differently based entirely on hearsay, wholeheartedly believing that she loves him. Keep in mind, however, that the true nature of Beatrice’s feelings for Benedick are still unclear. Regardless, language and deception both continue to shape characters’ perceptions of reality.
"One woman is fair, yet I am well; another is wise, yet I am well; another virtuous, yet I am well; but till all graces be(25) in one woman, one woman shall not come in my grace...." See in text (Act II - Scene III)
Before hearing of Claudio’s engagement, Benedick refused to even to think about getting married. However, now that Benedick feels more pressure to get married, he lists traits that he finds preferable in a potential partner. He constructs a perfect romantic partner who could not possibly exist outside of the imagination. By doing so, Benedick continues to avoid the possibility of marriage by waiting indefinitely for an idealized partner.
"I have known when he would have walked ten mile afoot to see a good armour; and now will he lie ten nights awake..." See in text (Act II - Scene III)
The drum and fife are military instruments that symbolize warfare. The tabor and pipe are more sweet and gentle, associated with fun and dancing. Benedick continues to contrast courtship with warfare. He suggests that love has softened Claudio, a soldier by trade, and is upset by his engagement. Benedick’s annoyance at Claudio may indicate that Benedick himself feels pressured to get engaged.
"he turned orthography..." See in text (Act II - Scene III)
Benedick means that Claudio has gone from talking like a soldier to using fancy and flowery language.
Act III - Scene I
"I never yet saw man, How wise, how noble, young, how rarely featured, But she would spell him backward...." See in text (Act III - Scene I)
Before discussing Benedick, Hero describes Beatrice’s proud nature. As Hero sees it, Beatrice is so critical that she would find fault with any man. Issuing a list of characteristics, Hero imagines the problem Beatrice would complain of: “if tall, a lance ill-headed;/If low, an agate very vilely cut.”
"What fire is in mine ears? Can this be true? Stand I condemned for pride and scorn so much?(110) Contempt, farewell! and maiden pride, adieu! No glory lives behind the back of such. And, Benedick, love on; I will requite thee, Taming my wild heart to thy loving hand...." See in text (Act III - Scene I)
After learning that she has a reputation for being overly prideful and scornful, making her “unlovable” to Benedick, Beatrice expresses disbelief and shock. Suddenly, the character who defies societal expectations regarding women and marriage manages to abandon her contempt and “maiden pride.” She acknowledges that she has a “wild heart,” yet here she wants Benedick to “love on” as she will love him in return. However, it appears that Beatrice allows Benedict to pursue her more as a reaction against the reputation she has gained.
"Some Cupid kills with arrows, some with traps...." See in text (Act III - Scene I)
Hero and her attendant Ursula have planned to have Beatrice overhear their staged conversation, which will trick her into believing that Benedict loves her (as he does in reality). Hero and Ursula’s plan represents a Cupid’s trap. Moreover, the execution of this plan indirectly shows how Beatrice and Benedick are both stubborn and in self-denial regarding love and matrimony.
"and from all fashions..." See in text (Act III - Scene I)
That is, and so different from what is accepted as proper behavior. In Shakespeare's time, behavior and health were believed to be governed by *humours, *all of which needed to be in balance for a person to function properly. Beatrice would be viewed as out-of-balance.
"She is so self-endeared...." See in text (Act III - Scene I)
That is, Beatrice is so self-absorbed that she cannot even recognize value a lover.
Act III - Scene II
"clapper..." See in text (Act III - Scene II)
A “clapper” is the tongue of a bell, which strikes it and causes it to sound. Claudio says that Benedick’s heart is the bell and his tongue is the clapper, suggesting he speaks everything that his heart thinks.
"every man's Hero...." See in text (Act III - Scene II)
Don John implies here that Hero, being "every man's Hero," is promiscuous.
Act III - Scene V
"examination..." See in text (Act III - Scene V)
Dogberry uses the noun “examination” rather than the verb “examine” because he is repeating Leonato’s earlier command to “take their examination.” This suggests that Dogberry does not actually know the meaning of this word.
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"comprehended..." See in text (Act III - Scene V)
“Comprehended,” to understand, is a malapropism for “apprehended,” a verb meaning to arrest in the name of the law. Because these malapropisms are close in sound but not meaning, they could signify that Dogberry is illiterate: he is simply repeating what he has heard.
"As they say,..." See in text (Act III - Scene V)
Dogberry frequently speaks in proverbs and platitudes. Although he uses these references in order to demonstrate his “wisdom,” these sayings ironically demonstrate his lack of wit and thought because he does not have his own words to express these ideas.
"my lord..." See in text (Act III - Scene V)
Dogberry’s overly polite speech inserts delay into his speech and draws out his point. Rather than directly getting to what he needs to tell Leonato, he prolongs this conversation because he does not pick up on the social cues that should show him that Leonato does not want to talk to him. This indicates his naivety in social situations.
"decerns..." See in text (Act III - Scene V)
Throughout the scene, Dogberry says multiple malapropisms, or the mispronunciation or mistaken use of a word in place of the right word. These mistakes show that he is of the uneducated lower class. They give Leonato a reason to dismiss his concerns and the audience a reason to laugh at him.
Act IV - Scene I
"Her blush is guiltiness, not modesty...." See in text (Act IV - Scene I)
Virgins were thought to be very modest and easily embarrassed by even the mention of sex. Claudio indignantly says that Hero’s blushing indicates her “guiltiness,” not her virginity. Rather than simply cancelling the wedding in private for her supposed adultery, Claudio humiliates Hero in front of the entire wedding ceremony. Claudio’s extreme reaction and awful allegations here indicate his fear of being shamed and made a cuckold.
"O, what men dare do..." See in text (Act IV - Scene I)
Once again, Claudio has been duped into believing that Hero is unfaithful. He picks up on Leonato's "I dare" from the previous line and begins (loudly) questioning the very nature of agency and mistakes—particularly the mistake he believes Hero has made.
"And in her eye there hath appeared a fire To burn the errors that these princes hold(170) Against her maiden truth...." See in text (Act IV - Scene I)
That is, Hero is not blushing because she is guilty; she is blushing because she is angry at the unjust accusations of these princes against her innocence.
"My lord, they are spoken, and these things are(65) true...." See in text (Act IV - Scene I)
This is an important statement by Don John because he states affirmatively that Hero is unfaithful when he knows that she is not. Later, this statement will seal his fate.
"Sweet prince, why speak not you?..." See in text (Act IV - Scene I)
Leonato, ever the loyal father, appeals to the prince to intervene because it was the prince who is responsible for arranging the marriage of Claudio and Hero.
"Dear my lord, if you, in your own proof,..." See in text (Act IV - Scene I)
Leonato does not suspect the import of Claudio's objections. He believes that Claudio, as the prospective husband, has conquered Hero's modesty. He cannot grasp the possibility that Hero might have been unfaithful to Claudio.
"She knows the heat of a luxurious bed;..." See in text (Act IV - Scene I)
In other words, she is unfaithful. The word luxury, in Shakespeare's language, had the connotation of sexual or lustful activity, so Claudio is accusing her of having an illicit affair before her marriage.
Act IV - Scene II
"suspect..." See in text (Act IV - Scene II)
Here, Dogberry mistakes “suspect,” a verb meaning to regard someone with suspicion or distrust, with “respect,” a verb meaning to value or esteem. Notice that throughout the scene, Dogberry’s malapropisms tend to convey the opposite meaning of what he intends. They make him not only look like a fool, but they also make him sound culpable in the crimes he is prosecuting. If anyone were taking him seriously, these malapropisms could have dire consequences.
"Write down Prince Don John a villain. Why, this is flat perjury, to call a prince's brother villain...." See in text (Act IV - Scene II)
Notice that Dogberry asks the Sexton to write down that the prince is a villain before he realizes what has been said. This makes Dogberry into a type of puppet who is performing his role as constable.
"eftest..." See in text (Act IV - Scene II)
“Eftest” is an adjective that means best or most convenient. Dogberry gives up “questioning” these rogues when he discovers that there is a more convenient way to accuse them. This should cause the audience to laugh because the constable does not know the procedure after arresting criminals.
"Sir, I say to you, it is thought you are false knaves...." See in text (Act IV - Scene II)
Notice that Dogberry’s questions take the form of accusations. He is not “examining them” and therefore he does not learn any details about their crime. This demonstrates that Dogberry is an inept constable.
" Write down that they hope they serve God; and write God first, for God defend but God should go before such villains..." See in text (Act IV - Scene II)
Dogberry again wastes everyone’s time by attempting to adhere to the proper order of things. He is inefficient and foolish because he cares more about these formalities than he does about getting to the bottom of the case. In this way, Shakespeare mocks bureaucracy and the police.
"Pray write down Borachio...." See in text (Act IV - Scene II)
Notice that Dogberry tells the Sexton to write down everything that happens in this scene. He micromanages the Sexton and therefore does a poor job with his own duties. His dictation to the sexton could also suggest that he cannot write himself.
"Marry, that am I and my partner...." See in text (Act IV - Scene II)
Dogberry mistakes “malefactors” for “accusers.” Notice that in this mistake, the constable confesses to the crime. His lack of education is comical here; however, if he were a character in a tragic play it could cause his downfall.
"and a fellow that hath had losses..." See in text (Act IV - Scene II)
Dogberry believes he is due some respect because he has suffered at some time in the past.
"Why, this is flat perjury, to call a prince's brother villain. ..." See in text (Act IV - Scene II)
Dogberry, always confused, doesn't seem to understand that Don John's own men have called him a villain, which undoubtedly means that Don John is a villain.
"it is proved already..." See in text (Act IV - Scene II)
As usual, Dogberry has things backward—usually, charges are brought on the basis of suspicion ("to be thought so shortly") and then the charges are proved.
Act V - Scene I
"And so dies my revenge...." See in text (Act V - Scene I)
Leonato seeks revenge for the alleged death of Hero, who he says died from the shame of being charged with infidelity. He is particularly interested in punishing Don Pedro and Claudio because, though they didn't lie about Hero's virtue, they readily believed in her loss of virginity.
"For there was never yet philosopher That could endure the toothache patiently,..." See in text (Act V - Scene I)
With the morning of his daughter’s wedding ruined and his honor indirectly affected, Leonato is upset. When Antonio tells Leonato that indulging in grief and self-pity is childish, Leonato responds that even philosophers, who appear godlike and immune to human suffering, will fail to “endure” a “toothache.” Essentially, Leonato is using this example to defend his emotional vulnerability, which is part of human nature.
"And also the watch heard them talk of one Deformed. They say he wears a key in his ear, and a lock(300) hanging by it, and borrows money in God's name..." See in text (Act V - Scene I)
Dogberry is, in his completely confused way, recounting an earlier comment by Borachio in which he said "fashion" was like a deformed thief. Dogberry and his fellow night-watch members did not understand the metaphorical nature of the comment and assumed Borachio was talking about a deformed person who wore a lock in his hair. Dogberry continually provides comic-relief to an otherwise fairly grim episode.
"sir boy..." See in text (Act V - Scene I)
By calling Claudio sir boy, Antonio is trying very hard to goad Claudio into a fight. Under other circumstances, Claudio would not let this insult go unanswered.
"thou dissembler, thou!..." See in text (Act V - Scene I)
That is, you incredible liar! Leonato's use of thou rather than the more polite* you* indicates his disgust with Claudio.
Act V - Scene II
"rheum..." See in text (Act V - Scene II)
“Rheum” means tears and snot. Benedick claims that a widow will only mourn and produce rheum for an hour before she forgets about her diseased lover. He uses this hyperbole in order to justify his boastful nature.
Act V - Scene IV
"Friar, I must entreat your pains, I think. ..." See in text (Act V - Scene IV)
Though Benedick is in love with Beatrice and soon to be married, he again jokes about marriage, saying that he is still unsure about whether or not marriage will prove to be his downfall. Shakespeare here makes Benedick seem like a more realistic character. Benedick has been critical of marriage throughout the entire play, and his opinions would not simply vanish altogether once he fell in love if he were a real person.
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Fiction > Crime > Velvet
Velvet vol 3: The Man Who Stole The World s/c back
Ed Brubaker & Steve Epting
"I didn't believe that Frank Lancaster had killed X-14...
"So I looked into it... and my entire life fell apart."
In which the period-perfect espionage thriller concludes its first story arc, and it will finally be revealed exactly who has been using whom, and why. Just not here.
What I've never done is tell you how I sell this series on our shop floor, with aid of Epting and Breitweiser's exceptionally sleek and thrilling interior art. So let's do that thing.
1973. There is an international espionage agency called ARC-7 so secret that most other ops don't even know it exists. Its agents are so effective that the chances of any of them being taken out in the field are minimal. As VELVET opens, one of their very finest is taken out in the field.
Immediately an inside job is suspected and all fingers point to Frank Lancaster. But Velveteen Templeton, the Director's secretary, has doubts. A former field agent herself, she suspects it's a set-up.
It is. But what Templeton doesn't realise is that she's being set up to believe it's a set-up and so get set up herself.
On the run from her own agency, Templeton has been desperately retracing assassinated Agent X-14's steps and contacts across Eastern Europe while cross-referencing what she discovers with her own substantial and at times painful history in order to work out why X-14 was murdered from within. What had he stumbled upon in America that made him such a threat? Was it the same thing that her husband discovered? Because he too was set up and Templeton took the fall so far for it that she almost didn't recover.
With only one lead left alive to follow, Templeton believes she has no choice but to take the fight back to America, even though she knows that the second she sets foot on its shores alarm bells will start ringing. She's counting on it.
"Every move I make from now on has to be two moves."
Sometimes you won't see the second move coming; often you won't have seen the first move being made.
I can't take you any further with the story, so let's talk about the art.
Firstly, I love that Velvet shows her age. It's not just the thick, white streak of maturity in her sable hair, it's in the eyes that have seen too much and the suggestion of extra flesh around her mouth which put me in mind of Terry Moore's RACHEL RISING. There was an American TV company desperate to sign the series... if Brubaker would just agree to Templeton being in her mid-20s, thereby missing both the point and the plot.
In addition, her body language changes when undercover as a temp in Paris, her hair dyed grey to fade into the background. She holds a file modestly and meekly to her chest. When she brings a tray of tea to the investment manager's desk, she's slightly hunched in high heels.
As to "period perfect", it's not just in the fashion of fabrics, though the black bathing suit in VELVET VOL 1 during the flashback to 1950s Bermuda was a masterpiece, its white stripe anticipating the streak which will appear in Velveteen's hair. It's also evident in the hotel room furnishings, the bar tops, aircraft interiors, office spaces, shop windows, fly-posters and the cars with their polished chrome.
From the writer of THE FADE OUT, CRIMINAL, KILL OR BE KILLED and FATALE, this is just as smart and satisfying.
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Great news, says Aviation Ministry on Pakistan re-opening air space
16 Jul 2019, 16:55 GMT+10
New Delhi [India], July 16 (ANI): In a huge relief for airlines, there are no restrictions on airspaces of India and Pakistan after the cancellation of notices to airmen (NOTAMs) by both countries during early hours on Tuesday.
India's Ministry of Civil Aviation, in a tweet, termed the move a "great news" and a "big relief to air passengers".
"After cancellation of NOTAMS by Pakistan and India in the early hours today, there are no restrictions on airspaces of both countries, flights have started using the closed air routes, bringing a significant relief for airlines," the ministry wrote on Twitter.
"This is a great news. A big relief to air passengers," another tweet from their handle read.
For the first time since February's Balakot strike, Pakistan in the wee hours of Tuesday morning opened its airspace for all civilian traffic, as per the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority.
"With immediate effect, Pakistan airspace is open for all type of civilian traffic on published ATS routes," read a notice to airmen (NOTAM) issued by the authority.
The country had earlier claimed that it would not open its airspace for commercial flights until India removed its fighter jets from forwarding Indian airbases.
Pakistan had fully shut its airspace on the eastern border with India after the Indian Air Force carried out aerial airstrikes on a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terror camp in Balakot on February 26.
The strikes on the terror camp were in response to the JeM-perpetrated terror attack in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, on February 14, in which 40 CRPF personnel lost their lives.
In mid-April, Pakistan opened one of its 11 air routes for west-bound flights from India -- airlines like Air India and Turkish Airlines have started using it.
In March, the neighbouring country partially opened its airspace but did not allow Indian flights to fly over its airspace.
Since then, foreign carriers using Indian airspace have been forced to take costly detours because they cannot fly over Pakistan. The closure mainly affects flights from Europe to Southeast Asia.
Pakistan lies in the middle of a vital aviation corridor whereby the airspace restrictions, which have been continuing since a long time, impacts hundreds of commercial flights per day, extending flight timings for passengers, as well as fuel costs for airlines. (ANI)
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The award-winning Pezula Private Estate is recognised internationally as one of the most successful luxury developments in the world. Located on the Eastern Head of Knysna on South Africa's scenic Garden Route, just 40 minutes' flight from Cape Town, it consists of 612 hectares and has nearly 4 kms of coastline.
It is bordered by the Noetzie beach and Sinclair Nature Reserve and has panoramic views of the Indian Ocean and the magnificent indigenous forests and fynbos landscapes of the Southern Cape. It is close to the Pezula Championship Golf Course and Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa, and homeowners have access to all the facilities and amenities of the award-winning resort.
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The Pezula Group encompasses a number of companies which specialise in the business of leisure, hospitality and lifestyle. From an exclusive residential estate to a private residence club and a luxury resort hotel, Pezula Group has set a global benchmark for extraordinary lifestyle choices and opportunities for investment in two of the most exquisite locations in the world.
With only 255 residential sites, Pezula Private Estate is one of the lowest density projects in South Africa. Plots vary in size from 3 000m2 to 33 000m2 and only 15 percent of the estate is being developed. Eighty five percent of the property will remain pristine indigenous forests and rehabilitated coastal fynbos overlooking the sheltered beaches below the cliffs. When the Pezula Group purchased the cliff-top real estate that was to become Pezula Private Estate, much of it was covered in commercial pine and blue gum forests.Pezula Private Residence Club with Hotel in background The company launched a massive rehabilitation programme to restore the land to its original pristine state. The huge success of this endeavour has been hailed internationally and recognised with a number of prestigious awards. Recently Pezula Private Estate was officially registered with CapeNature as part of The Knysna Coastal Conservancy, together with its surrounding areas. Comprising some 880 hectares of land, the conservancy incorporates all the different property usages on Pezula as well as the adjacent Sparrebosch Home Owners Association. Initiated by Jessica Hayes, Pezula Private Estate environmental manager, the conservancy’s main aims are the conservation of natural resources, the extension of a conservation area network, and the creation of increased public awareness regarding wise management of the natural environment.
Pezula Private Resort & Residence Club has been modelled on a proven global concept and offers members access to a unique holiday residence at Pezula in one of five superb two-bedroom villas located on the golf course. The club is an equity-based investment with a limited number of shareholders who have fractional ownership and use of these residences in perpetuity. Members have access to all of Pezula’s international-standard multi-sports facilities including Pezula Championship Golf Course and South Africa's most luxurious hotel, Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa. Following the huge success of this project – the shares sold out within eight weeks of their launch two years ago – Pezula will soon launch a new and exclusive fractional ownership scheme, Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa Villas, offering just 28 shares at R1, 5m each which will entitle members to the use of one of two ultra-luxury four en-suite bedroom villas located in prime spots close to the Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa. These superbly designed and decorated 500 m² presidential villas with heated pools and stunning views over the golf course to the Knysna Lagoon or the Indian Ocean, will rival any luxury suite or villa in the world.
• The Country Estate at Pezula offers 30 stunning north-facing stands overlooking Pezula's Field of Dreams sports-complex, the Outeniqua Mountains and the forests and fynbos landscapes which have made Pezula famous. All stands are exceptionally large, averaging 5000m² and alll offer the extraordinary lifestyle of Pezula Private Estate. • Cove Property Stand - 3812m² ZAR 12 000 000. This magnificent cliff top property, is located at the Exclusive Pezula Cove with direct access to a secluded beach. • Lagoonview Stands - A private enclave of four sunny, north facing stands is located on the highest ridge in Pezula. These plots take full advantage of their elevated position to maximise the views of forest, lagoon and mountains. Three of the three stands still available, also enjoy sea views. F32 – 2 815 square metres - R4,3m • F33 – 3 279 square metres - R4,1m • F34 – 3 233 square metres - R2,6m
The Castle is on the most pristine beach imaginable, while Cove House is perched on the rugged cliffs that distinguish the Garden Route's coastline, and has access to a secluded beach.The Castle consists of two dwellings, both of which have been faithfully restored to their original historic glory. As one would expect, this home has all the luxurious amenities and finishes that a top-end investment such as this one would command. Noetzie Castle is located on Noetzie Beach, adjacent to the internationally acclaimed Pezula Private Estate in Knysna, on South Africa’s famous Garden Route. The Castle was built as a holiday house in 1932 by Herbert Stephen Henderson who lived in what was then Southern Rhodesia. He built it out of the natural stone found at Noetzie. This extraordinary home is a fine example of baronial splendour, and is without doubt, one of the most spectacular properties in the world. It consists of three dwellings, all of which have been faithfully restored to their original historic glory. As one would expect, this home has all the luxurious amenities and finishes that a top-end investment such as this one would command. Price: POA
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The Country Estate consists of just 30 north-facing plots priced from as little as R1,37 million. The average size of the plots is 5 000m2. Each has spectacular views of indigenous forests, sweeping fynbos landscapes and the distant Outeniqua mountain range. The Country Estate stretches from the Field of Dreams to the Barnyard & Stables and the Boma and the area is inhabited by an abundance of wildlife including over 130 species of birds… here you will find bush buck, honey badgers and grey buck, and you might spot a shy African genet or a blue duiker. Protected from the sea winds and with their close proximity to the outstanding facilities which have won international recognition for the development, these scenic country plots are ideal for those who aspire to live a rural life on a secure estate, close to nature and animals, and wish to enjoy the best that Pezula has to offer.
Homeowners at the Country Estate will have access to secluded Noetzie beach & activities including canoeing, fishing, hiking, birding & nature trails. Residents will be able to explore mysterious forests on horseback, enjoy a leisurely round of golf or tennis, hike or cycle along marked trails or canoe down the pristine Noetzie River. For children, the Barnyard & Stables with its animal touch farm is a short cycle or walk away. Horse lovers will appreciate the easy access to the estate's stables. The Country Estate plots are conveniently situated close to Pezula's Field of Dreams with its many world-class sporting facilities including a golf and tennis academy.The new state-of-the-art clubhouse is equipped with the best facilities. The clubhouse will include a heated indoor training pool, a fully equipped gymnasium and restaurant.
Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa is the culmination of the vision of Pezula Group Chairman Keith Stewart whose dream was to create a luxury resort in one of the most exquisite locations in the world. Stewart, born in the UK and raised in Zimbabwe, returned to Africa in the 1990s having made his mark in America. His love of Africa brought him to the Garden Route in 2000 where he bought the land he was to call Pezula, an African word meaning "high up with the gods", which he describes as "the most perfect place on earth." Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa. The property is bordered by the rugged cliffs of the Southern Cape coast, the Sinclair Nature Reserve and the Eastern Head of Knysna. It has panoramic views of the Indian Ocean and Knysna Lagoon.
Stewart's primary goal was the restoration of the land. "For me the opportunity and, indeed, the responsibility to transform a landscape that had been exploited for over 100 years, and to rehabilitate the prime acreage of South Africa's coastline is both exhilarating and rewarding," he says. Pezula Resort Hotel & SpaHe began by clearing 400 ha of alien vegetation and trees and obtained approval to develop an eco friendly, low density private residential estate, Pezula Private Estate, which has been recognised as the Most Environmentally Aware Development in the World, and Best Luxury Development in the World. He then purchased the adjacent Sparrebosch Golf Course, renamed it Pezula Championship Course and set about revamping the Clubhouse.
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Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa. To complete the vision of a luxury resort, Stewart's next project was to build an opulent international five-star hotel on a site close to the Clubhouse. The hotel, which is surrounded by the golf course, has sweeping views of greens and fairways and beyond to the Indian Ocean, Knysna Lagoon and Outeniqua Mountains. Opened in February, 2005, Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa has set new standards of luxury and excellence. Accommodation is in 78 exquisitely appointed suites with private balconies or patios, log fireplaces and sumptuous en-suite bathrooms. Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa. The main building houses a Spa and Gym, executive boardrooms, Zachary's gourmet restaurant, the Pezula Designer Collection boutique, a Champagne & Whisky Bar, Cigar Lounge, library and games room.
Apart from the Championship Golf Course and award-winning Spa, the Resort has a vast range of facilities and activities. All guests have access to the Private Estate where Stewart has built a Field of Dreams sports complex with tennis courts, a sports oval and golf driving range. On the estate is the Barnyard and Country Store with its animal touch farm. It is here that guests meet for horse riding, nature trails through the Estate's indigenous forests and canoe trips up the Noetzie River. A shuttle service from the hotel also takes guests to secluded Noetzie beach. No other resort can offer this choice of activities in such magnificent natural surroundings, in a location that has arguably one of the most temperate climates in the world. Welcome to the most perfect place on earth.
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She has been raised within a highly multicultural environment which has led her to pursue ‘foreign language studies’ and obtain a BA in Translation and Interpreting. As a student she would travel abroad a lot to enhance her language skills and take part to local open dance company classes.
These were her early days when she understood the importance of using cross-disciplines approaches to reach out to communities and be able to build bridges between different cultures and professional sectors.
Her firm intention to develop an eclectic personality has taken her to resiliently work in several fields such as performing arts, public services and events organization.
Prompted by her interest in delving into the nature of Human Body and Movement, in 2018 she became a Certified Movement Analyst and ITEC Level 3 Massage Therapist.
As a dance artist, she has performed within a large variety of settings, including theatre, museums and operas. In UK she danced at Resolution 2014 with LCP Dance Company, Rich Mix in 2013 and Leicester Festival with EIC Dance Theatre, at the Bernie Grand Arts Centre in the show “Rights ?” choreographed by Mimmo Miccolis (BBC prize winner 2012) and at The Lost Theatre, as well as been part of an immersive theatre performance for Bitter Suite at Future Fest, amongst others. Internationally she was part of The Huddle, choreographed by Simone Forti at Le Mouvement Performing the City (CH) in 2014, Augustinian Melody, an Immersive Voice & sound performance directed by C. Guidi & S. Gibbons at MAGA museum in Italy and Finchè l’uomo si scopre lupo, directed by A. Butera, with Fragile Poesia Dance Company, at Open Box Exhibition. She has also worked in operas like La Bohème, Il Rigoletto, Lucia di Lammermoor for As.Li.Co in some major Italian opera houses.
She has taught dance and facilitated movement workshops in schools, musems and communities, as well as extensively worked for Jeuness et Sports, a national Swiss Sports Organization.
She currently works as a corporate movement coach and a masseuse in different clinics throughout London.
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Jan 2011 Newsletter - 23rd Jan 2011
Dear Notable Tree Enthusiasts,
The New Year is well underway with many of us here in New Zealand still in holiday mode. 2010 ended on a high following another successful joint NZAA/NZNTT conference in Auckland where attendees enjoyed the mix of social gatherings held over a comprehensive 3-day programme. Kauri Dieback was the subject of the free public Tane Mahuta Lecture where Dr. Nick Waipara presented the audience with a grim account of the potential loss of our iconic tree to Phytophthora taxon Agathis (PTA). This was, in effect, a timely reminder of the importance of recording our current tree heritage so that, in the event of decline or loss, future generations can at least marvel at what we were able to experience.
There have been a number of interesting trees added to the database in the past few months. In addition to this we are pleased to release more improvements to the database. More below but first,
A note about measuring the girth of trees on slopes
In the last newsletter we talked in general terms about measuring tree girth. Trees growing on sloping ground create problems in relation to where to place the baseline of your tape to determine breast height (1.4m). Do you measure from the bottom of the slope at ground level, or on the top side? For consistency and accuracy we prefer breast height to be taken from the mid-slope position. To do this, sight down the centerline of the stem to where it comes in contact with the ground. Place the baseline of your tape here and then take your 1.4m measurement.
On very steep slopes you may need to measure the tree above 1.4m to clear the ground on the topside. As examples, tree 778 was measured at 2m and tree 779 was measured at 1.6m. In the notes a reference has been made to the height of girth relative to the topside of the tree. This provides good reference information to other tree measurers who may re-measure the tree in the future.
register.notabletrees.org.nz/tree/view/778
An update – The Pahi Moreton Bay fig in Northland
This tree was considered by Bob Burstall in 1971 to be the finest looking specimen in the country. Updated measurements and images have been recently entered into the database – and, from the new information, you can see that Burstall’s comment is still true today. Check out register.notabletrees.org.nz/tree/view/501
A new listing of the Moreton Bay specimen at Monte Cecilia Park, in Hillsborough, Auckland, shows that this tree is still the largest tree of this species recorded in New Zealand register.notabletrees.org.nz/tree/view/783. To view the full potential of these trees go to the Australian Big Tree Register www.nationalregisterofbigtrees.com.au/listing_view.php
Two standout trees have been listed along with many other new trees. In brief – firstly, the Caucasian fir (Abies nordmanniana) at Mararewa, near Tapawera in Tasman is an exceptional specimen – particularly since it has come to light that it is the largest recorded specimen outside its natural range register.notabletrees.org.nz/tree/view/696 . The second tree is the Coulter pine (Pinus coulteri) located at Otekaieke, North Otago. The institution where this tree is located has a very interesting history. Despite the tree record being dated 1984 (S.W. Burstall) it is still the largest known Coulter pine in the world. Images on the Internet of the Campbell Park Estate appear to show that the tree still exists and one wonders at how much it has grown over the past 30 years. register.notabletrees.org.nz/tree/view/776
We have had lots of feedback regarding the new database features reported in the last newsletter. The map feature and tree dimension format on the search results table have been well received. The ‘recent changes’ report, located on the database home page, has also been very popular. Thank you all for your feedback.
The tree notes are now fully searchable. This development was made possible by the Ministry for Culture and Heritage and the Trust thanks them for their assistance and support. The feature will be of particular interest to historians and writers. To use this feature select ‘Text Based Search’ located at the top of the search page. Enter your key word/s and click ‘Enter’. For example, to see how the feature works, try searching ‘Prince or ‘World War’.
Quick Search By Region
You will note the new map on the home page of the database and the ‘drop down’ for each region in New Zealand. This enables users to quickly search trees listed within given area.
Regional Sponsors
Users will notice sponsor banners showing up on the tree file pages. The Trust is pleased to offer individuals and organisations the opportunity to support the project and in return gain some recognition. Anyone wishing to sponsor all the trees of a particular region in New Zealand should contact the Trust via the website.
The NZNTT will be hosting an informal information event at Cornwall Park in Auckland on Friday 18 February. A brief presentation on using the database and listing new trees will be given. This will be followed by measuring trees in the field. Bring a lunch and come join us in the park. Meet at the Education Room at the Cornwall Park visitor’s information centre at 9.00am.
Thank you to those that have sent in updates and new tree records. For those of you who would like to get in on the action to update tree records or register new trees, simply go to the website and follow the instructions.
The Notable Trees team
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Sept 2010 Newsletter - 24th Sep 2010
We have had some exceptional trees added to the database in the past few months. In addition to this we are pleased to release several new database features that we have been developing. The new features will enable easier interpretation of data and also make it easier to find the latest tree updates and new listings. More below but first,
A Note About Measuring Tree Girth
Whilst tree girth or circumference is generally taken at 1.4m in New Zealand (C or GBH) certain latitude is required when measuring trees that deviate from the norm. Trees that have huge swollen buttresses should be measured above the buttress and this height noted. The following is a good example register.notabletrees.org.nz/tree/view/695 Additional measurements can be taken of the buttress for the record.
Low branching trees can also create challenges for measuring GBH. When measurements are unduly influenced by branch swellings, or even burls, then take your measurement above or below the swollen area and record this height. A girth height of 1.15m was recorded in this example register.notabletrees.org.nz/tree/view/665
Remember ‘less is more’ when it comes to taking girth measurements. Slide your tape around to obtain the smallest measurement then record the height so that subsequent records can be taken from the same reference point.
In the next newsletter we will talk about measuring girth of trees growing on sloping ground.
An Update – New Zealand’s Largest English Oak
For many years the Rotorua ‘Arawa oak’ has been considered New Zealand’s largest recorded English oak (Burstall 1984). Recent comparative measurements have found a larger oak near Motueka in the Top of the South register.notabletrees.org.nz/tree/view/694 . There are several older records on the database that may be strong contenders now and we are certain other large trees exist. If you have a local tree you wish to add to the database we’d be happy to see it. If you are located in Hastings we would be keen to have an update on the Frimley Park tree that was last measured in 1983. register.notabletrees.org.nz/tree/view/213
A standout new listing is the ‘Grange’ Norfolk Island pine (NIp) located near Warkworth (pictured, photo credit: Lyn Wade). This tree was missed from early tree surveys and first measured by S. W. Burstall just after he completed his unpublished forest mensuration reports and his subsequent book, ‘Great Trees of New Zealand’. The tree has the largest girth of any NIp in the world and, whilst not the tallest, is the current world champion with 526 points.
Map Feature – this feature is not exactly new but it transpires that the majority of people have not found it yet! We have made it easier to locate. Try searching Norfolk Island pines, select ‘All Trees’ and search. At the top right of the column of search results is ‘Click to view all results on a map’. This will take you a Google map with a marker for each tree shown in a distribution view. You can click to view any tree. Searching and viewing all our records with this feature makes for a very interesting picture!
Tree Dimension Format – here is a really functional format. This allows users to compare search results with ease without having to jump from one record to another. Try searching blue gum, select all records and click search. At the top left of the column of search results is ‘View Results by Tree Dimension’. You will now see the data is showing in height, girth, diameter and spread format. Each column header can be clicked to ‘sort by’ largest to smallest. Give it a go – its great.
Recent Updates and New Trees – we appreciate finding new trees was easy, as these were always added to the end of the register. Locating newly updated trees was a bit more of a challenge, so we have created a ‘Recent Changes’ report that users can quickly scan to see the most recent changes to the database. This can be found on the right-hand side of the Home view page register.notabletrees.org.nz/
Ten Year Report – this feature is also located on the Home page view. This report allows a user to quickly locate any trees in their area that require a measurement or verification update. Simply click the link and scroll to your region then, grab your notebook and measuring gear - and off you go!
Thank you to those that have sent in updates and new tree records. For those of you who would like to get in on the action to update tree records or register as a tree recorder simply go to our website and follow the instructions.
Our joint conference with the NZAA is nearly upon us. Another combined programme has been put together to enlighten the mind and facilitate our annual social gathering of the tree-minded.
Mark your calendar for the 11th – 13th November.
This year’s venue will be the Ellerslie Convention Centre, Auckland
You can keep up on the 2010 Conference developments by going to the NZAA website www.nzarbor.org.nz where there is a full programme available.
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Conference 2010 - 21st May 2010
On the back of the success of last year’s joint conference with the NZAA, the NZNTT are pleased to announce that we are planning another combined programme.
Mark your calendar for the 11th – 13th of November
This year's venue will be at the Ellerslie Convention Centre, Auckland
You can keep up on the 2010 Conference developments by going to the NZAA website www.nzarbor.org.nz where there will be a full programme available soon.
May 2010 Newsletter - 21st May 2010
Our last newsletter stimulated some considerable discussions! Many people seem to have encountered larger radiata pines that our New Plymouth Tree 714 and quite a few of you seem have cut larger ones down. A 'report' of 80m trees being cut down near the Bridge-To-Nowhere on the Whanganui River was most interesting! Alas, there appears to be no evidence or formal record. Several trees claimed to be larger in diameter were found to be multiple stemmed trees and so do not qualify. Even the Awaroa macrocarpa 686 was challenged, but we are confident that it is a single stem.
A Note About Champion Trees
Only single stemmed trees are considered for champion tree status and will have scores automatically calculated on the database. In other words, only trees that contain a single pith within the girth measurement will qualify. Champion tree scores are not calculated for trees with multiple or fused stems although we still recognise the historical and cultural significance of these trees on the database.
An Update - A World Class Angophora!
Our pick of newly updated records is the Angophora costata at Hobsonville (pictured, image credit: Brad Cadwallader). This tree has long been considered as our second largest tree of this species in New Zealand. It has been recently found to be the largest in the country and may well be the largest in the world. This extraordinary tree is well worth a visit if you are ever in the Auckland area. register.notabletrees.org.nz/tree/view/334
Of note amongst our new tree listings are 10 dawn redwood records from around the country. Some of the tallest and largest can be seen by using the genus/species search or our NEW FEATURE, the common name search. Try searching ‘dawn redwood’, ‘water fir’ or ‘shui-shan’. If you then click on the 'Score' at the top of the column you are able to further sort your selected data to find the current National Champion and top 5 specimens of this species identified in a recent national survey undertaken by Brad Cadwallader. Some of the other trees listed, whilst not large, are significant because they are some of the first trees on record to be cultivated in New Zealand.
Several Norfolk Island pine trees have been added to our records. These Northland trees were amongst the first of the species introduced into New Zealand in 1836. The Waitangi tree is quite outstanding and despite the presence of multiple tops, so too are the Wahapu Reserve and Scandrett Regional Park trees.
Mark your calendar for the 11th – 13th of November.
This year’s venue will be at the Ellerslie Convention Centre, Auckland
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Feb 2010 Newsletter - 12th Feb 2010
Dear Notable Tree Enthusiasts
With 2010 well underway, the main focus of the Trust’s efforts has been updating and verifying current records held within the database. In addition to this activity there has been many new records added. To view all updated records and any new trees added to the register simply go to the search page and select Verified Trees Only
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A selection of the more notable new trees added to the register are:
The largest single stemmed macrocarpa recorded in the world. Location - Awaroa
Go to: register.notabletrees.org.nz/tree/view/686
The largest Pinus radiata recorded in the world. Location - New Plymouth
The largest dawn redwood recorded in New Zealand. Location – New Plymouth
To see an update on the progress of the worlds largest manna gum as it stays a nose ahead of the Aussies in the girth stakes.
We have received notification of a truly outstanding puriri tree (pictured, image credit: Thilo Beeker). The tree was submitted from a visitor from Sweden. Whilst some measurements of the tree where not able to be taken, close scrutiny of the image will show just how large this tree is! Further information is being sought on the tree to complete the file.
To view the tree, type 710 into the ‘Jump to a specific record’ search and click Jump.
Best wishes for 2010 from the Notable Trees team
Sign up as a Tree Recorder - 23rd Dec 2009
Submitting new trees to the NZNTT database couldn't be easier. Click on the following link to open an account. register.notabletrees.org.nz/user/register
You will be sent a message when your account has been enabled. A guide to measuring, recording additional information and the submission of new trees online is contained on the NZNTT website.
We look forward to receiving the registration of any new trees to the NZNTT.
Happy Tree Hunting.
Dec 2009 Newsletter - 15th Dec 2009
Christmas Greetings from the New Zealand Notable Trees Trust (NZNTT)
The NZNTT Database is Open
For those of you that did not attend the New Zealand Arboricultural Association conference in Blenheim last month, the Trustees wish to inform you that the NZNTT database is now open for viewing.
The database is accessible through the NZNTT website at www.notabletrees.org.nz
Here you will find a link to The New Zealand Tree Register on the Tree Register page or you can follow this link register.notabletrees.org.nz/tree/search . You do not need to log in to view the tree files.
The information contained on the database is searchable in various formats i.e. genus, city, region etc. After you have made your initial search, further sorting can be achieved by clicking on the column headers i.e champion tree score. To open a tree file simply click on 'view'.
Much of the existing tree data requires updating. Records shown as unverified requires confirmation the tree still exists or needs to be re-measured. If one of these trees is in your area you can assist the Trust by sending an update via the information submission form which is located at the top of each online tree record.
Register as a Tree Recorder register.notabletrees.org.nz/user/register
If you would like to submit new trees to the NZNTT, click on the link above to open an account. You will be sent a message when your account has been enabled. A guide to measuring, recording additional information and the submission of new trees online are contained on the NZNTT website.
Merry Christmas from the NZNTT Trustees,
David Glenn
Brad Cadwallader
Bryan Gould
Kent Thwaites
Tree Register Open for Viewing - 26th Nov 2009
The NZNTT is pleased to announce the Database is now accessible. All our current historical tree listings can be found in the New Zealand Tree Register.
Trees can be searched in various ways (City, Region, Species, Champion Tree Scores). As many of the trees require updating, the Trust would be happy to receive any information regarding a listed tree. This could be in the form of new measurements, location details or advice the tree has been removed. Note the verification status of a tree. Verified trees have had their details confirmed and an image attached to the file where one has been sumitted.
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The downside of being nice at work
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Maybe nice guys really do finish last.
Is it possible that being too agreeable or too nice in your dealings with customers, colleagues, subordinates or supervisors is more negative than positive? Could kindness be holding you back in your career, or be stunting your ability to get a better deal? Several LinkedIn Influencers weighed in on the downside of nice this week.
Here’s what some of them had to say:
Greg McKeown, author, strategy consultant to technology companies
McKeown spent a year gathering data “from 1,000 managers about their experiences at over 100 companies including Apple, Cisco, HP, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, Novel and Symantec,” he wrote in his post Warning: Your Nice Boss May Be Killing Your Career.
He wanted to understand the conditions under which “people did the very best work of their careers.” He expected to find a plethora of examples of “over managing, controlling, tyrannical managers,” McKeown wrote. And he did find that in about half the examples. But, he wrote, “The other half surprised me: what they described were managers who were nice but weak.”
One example McKeown gave: “I once worked with just such an executive. He spoke with a soft, quiet voice. He never interrupted anyone… Every time the team became [frustrated] and ready to make the change necessary to get to the next level he would stand up and say sweetly, ‘Oh, I just wanted to remind you all of how far we have come.’ And after a few more sentences the spark of aspiration was gone from the room. He unintentionally signalled the status quo was plenty good enough. There was no need to try harder or change how things were going.”
That attitude can make workers complacent. “The cumulative effect on your career can be dramatic,” McKeown wrote.
How can you tell if your manager is so nice that he or she is hurting your career? Among the questions McKeown said professionals should consider: Does your manager avoid the hard conversations? Does your manager leave problems on the team to fester because he or she doesn’t want to cause offence?
Michael Wheeler, professor at Harvard Business School
For many people, the idea of coming to an agreement on a deal is a good thing. But Wheeler sees it differently. “I once did advisory work for a midsized company whose CEO cheerfully told me, ‘In twenty-five years, we’ve never failed to reach agreement with a customer or a vendor’,” Wheeler wrote in his post Are You Being Too Agreeable? He later told the executive that the company’s record was an odd thing to be proud of.
“If you always come to agreement, there are two explanations and neither of them is good,” Wheeler wrote. “Either you’re being overly cautious and only going after sure things, or sometimes you’re saying yes when you’d be better off walking away.”
It sounds simple enough, but it’s a hard principle to honour in the real world. “Companies often unwittingly set up incentives that make it hard for their employees to come home from the bargaining table empty-handed,” Wheeler wrote. If the opposite were true, some deals could turn out better than they do.
So what’s the right approach? Among other things, Wheeler offered: “Negotiators need to know that they have permission to say no… That doesn’t mean they have to be hard-nosed or rigid. Creativity can spell the difference between deadlock and a deal. Likewise, forging a constructive relationship can lead others to accept terms that they might have originally rejected.”
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Why Are Mayors Fighting Trump's Fuel Economy Rollback?
State attorneys general and green groups are gearing up to fight the emissions rule rollback. Mayors would have a greater climate impact by helping their constituents drive less, argues Alissa Walker.
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"Today, the group of 407 mayors formed to protest the U.S.’s exit from the Paris climate accord joined a growing chorus of politicians and environmentalists in denouncing the Trump administration’s plan to roll back vehicle emissions standards..." writes Alissa Walker on Aug. 2.
Walker, like anyone who "wants clean air and healthy communities," wants to see the stricter standards approved under the Obama administration kept in place, but recognizes that cleaner cars alone won't reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation, now the largest source in the U.S. for the second consecutive year.
California will lead a coalition of 19 state attorneys generals to oppose Trump's SAFE Rule. A lawsuit was filed on May 1 by California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and 17 other AGs in anticipation of the rollback.
Cities have an equally important role – not in regulating emissions, but in reducing how much they need to be driven. And the problem is that of the over 400 mayors who signed the Mayors National Climate Action Agenda, known as Climate Mayors, most are not doing it, observes Walker.
Her point was amplified by Streetsblog USA's Angie Schmitt in May, pointing to four specific transportation and land use strategies not being implemented.
Transportation emissions have been increasing in California
Despite California's Advanced Clean Cars program, which requires manufacturers to produce an increasing number of zero-emission vehicles (meaning battery electric and fuel cell electric vehicles), emissions from transportation have been increasing in the state's last two greenhouse gas inventory reports: 2018 and 2017, even though total greenhouse gas emissions have been falling. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) attributed the increase to "increased fuel consumption."
Do Climate Mayors (and other leaders) recognize the need to drive less as a necessary strategy to fight climate change?
Melanie Curry of Streetsblog California reported on a historic meeting between the California Transportation Commision and CARB on June 27 that showed a steep divide between the two organizations. CARB staff indicated that it would be necessary to "reduce per capita vehicle mile traveled 25% from 2005 levels - 1.6 miles/person/day," to achieve California's Vision 2030 [pdf].
"As the California Air Resources Board tightens its [SB 375] standards for greenhouse-gas emissions from regional transportation sectors, many local authorities have started arguing that adoption of electric vehicles will make it unnecessary to reign in so-called vehicle miles traveled, or VMT," wrote Joshua Emerson Smith, environment reporter for the San Diego Union-Tribune, who also covered the meeting.
“Technology, like zero-emission vehicles, will carry us far, but it will not be enough to get us where we need to go,” said the board's chair, Mary Nichols.
California is not an aberration. Vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in the U.S. has been on the rise since 2013, and accelerated after gas prices began falling in July 2014, with 2015 breaking the so-called "peak car" record set in 2007. [See Planetizen blog post, "So Much for Peak VMT," by Steve Polzin, March 8, 2016]. But that record didn't last long as the upward trend continues.
If city leaders truly want to fight climate change, they need to invest in efforts to reduce vehicle miles traveled and let the state attorneys general battle the Trump administration over their misguided environmental regulatory policies.
From Planetizen archives: Alissa Walker asks, "Why the Disconnect on Climate Change and Urban Density?" October 17, 2016.
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7 Builds We Love From World Maker Faire New York 2013
With World Maker Faire happening in Queens this weekend, PM couldn't resist stopping by to check out all the cool gadgets and tech. Here's what caught our eye.
By Will Dietrich-Egensteiner
Gotham Laboratories' MapperBot
The team at Go Lab came up with the idea for an asteroid mapper as an entry in the NASA Space Apps Challenge. The MapperBot is made up of a cubesat that houses a camera, 12 mini processors, and a micro ion thruster system. The cubesat will launch from a larger satellite and fly by an asteroid, snapping detailed 3D pictures of the asteroid's surface with a Lytro camera. The thruster system charges and vaporizes the metal of the frame of the cubesat, shooting off ions and allowing for surprising maneuverability without the need to carry a bulkier thruster system (the cubesats are meant to be cheap and disposable). The info gathered from these asteroid flybys will be sent back to NASA, where it'll be turned into a 3D map. From there, scientists will determine whether that particular asteroid is suitable for capture. The Go Labbers at Maker Faire attached their camera to a drone for audience demos.
Chillin' on Mars
Using data from the Curiosity rover's landing site and an Oculus Rift headset, Linxlab is giving people the experience of standing on the Martian surface. The Chillin' on Mars program lets wearers take a look around the Gale Crater while still enjoying the benefits of oxygen. At Maker Faire, the Oculus was hooked up to a television so the crowds could get a look at what the viewer was seeing. Linxlab plans to add more environments, such as the ocean floor.
oneTesla
This Tesla coil would be cool enough just for harnessing a quarter of a million volts within two-foot-long arc of lightning. But oneTesla also plays music timed to the charge of the electricity, all without the use of speakers. The artificial sparks generate tinny, electronica-style notes. The invention uses a MIDI interrupter to play pre-recorded files from a computer, and the kit comes with a USB-to-MIDI adapter so you can transfer your iTunes songs into Tesla-friendly tunes. The oneTesla can also connect to a MIDI instrument such as a keyboard for playing on the fly.
Olin College Robotic Sailing Team
The Robotic Sailing Team from tiny Olin College of Engineering created this autonomous sailboat, the Blackbody Radiation. The Blackbody Radiation has a comprehensive sensing suite to navigate rough waters and obstacles, as well as to find its way through the course during a race. It took the Olin team two years to design and a month and a half to build. The Blackbody Radiation runs on a Single-Board Rio motherboard and is made of carbon fiber, soft foam ribs, and fiberglass. The Olin College team has had some success so far with their robo-boat. They placed fourth in their last race, and are working on developing a longer-range autonomous craft with the goal of one day crossing the Atlantic.
Ryan Talermo came up with the idea for Cultivar when he started gardening as a hobby. Frustrated with the lack of options for watering a garden—essentially, a choice between a $40 battery-operated device or a full-blown irrigation system that would cost thousands of dollars—Talermo set to work on his own system.
Currently a Kickstarter project, the Cultivar RainCloud is an automated web-based watering system. The mechanism uses a Wi-Fi-enabled Raspberry Pi and can run on batteries or solar energy. The male and female fittings at the base work with a ¾-inch garden hose and regulate the water allowed through. The capacitive sensor embedded in the ground gauges the temperature, moisture, and mineral composition of the soil. When it gets dry, the Cultivar turns on the pump, automatically watering the plants.
Cultivar monitors the data and sends it to a mobile app on the gardener's phone or computer through the "RainCloud." This also allows the user to remotely monitor and control the Cultivar via Wi-Fi. If Talermo's Kickstarter reaches the $25,000 goal by Oct. 1, it'll be possible to turn on a sprinkler without even leaving the couch.
AeroQuad Cyclone ARF
The Cyclone is an ARF (as in "almost ready to fly") multicopter. Made by AeroQuad, the Cyclone comes with an R/C transmitter and runs on Arduino Mega. It's pretty much up to the buyer to decide how it's used. The Cyclone can be configured as a quadcopter, hexacopter, octocopter, Y6, or tricopter.
Orbital Rendersphere
The team behind the Orbital Rendersphere came up with the idea as an entry for Red Bull Creation, but ran into some issues before that competition. They had it up and running at Maker Faire, though, and it drew a steady crowd.
Rotating at 450 rpm, the Rendersphere is a big, round digital screen that can be used to show planets, games, and visuals in midair. There were a number of pre-set displays, but the team also set up a webcam so that they could display live images.
Because the area is so big, the resolution is on the low end of 102x224. But the Rendersphere can project a full 360-degree image, a fixed image on one side, or an image that rotates around the whole circumference. For a complicated display that runs on a BeagleBone Black, the Rendersphere has an elegantly simple power mechanism: a drill at the top generates the spin. Don't get too close, though. A bright yellow warning sign said that the spinning sphere is capable of cutting off limbs.
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Enterprise-wide Collaboration and Real-time Updates of Ground Imagery Linked to GIS Are Now Possible
Fort Collins, Colo., August 8, 2006 - Red Hen Systems announces the release of its Red Hen Media Server (RHMS). The RHMS enables users of spatial multimedia to collaborate using a standard Web browser from anywhere in the world. The Red Hen Media Server also provides real-time updating, eliminating the need for manual version control.
The system, which uses ESRI's ArcSDE and ArcIMS software, will be on display at the ESRI User Conference in San Diego 8-10 August in booth D434.
Spatial multimedia-video, stills and audio with associated GPS coordinates-can be linked to a GIS. Red Hen Systems, Inc. holds patents on methods for collecting GPS coordinates with still pictures and video.
By fusing such data with GIS, maps become informative, intuitive documents linked to accessible libraries of related images.
"The Red Hen Media Server is a natural successor to our PixPoint and GeoVideo extensions to ESRI's ArcGIS software on the desktop. Like them, RHMS enables ArcGIS users to link spatially referenced stills to maps, enriching their GIS," said Doug Holbrook, Chief Operating Officer of Red Hen Systems, Inc. "As an ESRI Business Partner and Developer, we are delighted to be able to expand our offerings to include web-based GIS services powered by ESRI."
The Red Hen Media Server provides all components of the infrastructure needed to host a common repository of spatial multimedia and legacy map data, as well as version control for spatial data derived from the continued interpretation of audiovisual media. Users have both image-centric and map-centric access to the data, providing a variety of ways they can query and analyze the data and increase their knowledge and understanding. Within this enterprise access model, spatial multimedia users can be distributed globally and collaborate using a standard Web browser. Everyone in the enterprise has access to the most current information, and any of them can easily update in-field information by emailing new images to the server.
For more information about RHMS and other Red Hen products, visit www.redhensystems.com.
Red Hen Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of geospatial multimedia solutions. Red Hen hardware and software enable users to capture, map and share geospatially referenced photos, video and other related data. These end-to-end solutions are based on patented techniques that enhance the value of maps with ground truth images.
Contact Information: Carol Snyder, Director of Marketing and Customer Support, 970-493-3952, e-mail: csnyder@redhensystems.com.
ESRI, ArcGIS, ArcSDE, and ArcIMS are trademarks, registered trademarks, or service marks of ESRI in the United States, the European Community, or certain other jurisdictions. Other companies and products mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective trademark owners.
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One year after inspiring viral kindness, Seal…
One year after inspiring viral kindness, Seal Beach Donut City couple celebrate health and love
Stella Chhan and her husband, John Chhan at their donut shop in Seal Beach, CA, on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019. A year ago, John Chhan was managing his Seal Beach shop pretty much solo after his wife of 34 years, Stella, suffered a debilitating brain aneurysm. Neighbors got together on social media and came in every morning to buy all the donuts so he could go home and be with his wife. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
By Susan Christian Goulding | sgoulding@scng.com | Orange County Register
PUBLISHED: November 27, 2019 at 10:48 am | UPDATED: November 27, 2019 at 1:07 pm
Donut City in Seal Beach looks pretty much like any other ubiquitous doughnut shop – humble in both size and decor. Yet it has become a selfie magnet, with people dropping by from all over the world.
At around this time last year, co-owner John Chhan morphed into an international celebrity. But his path to stardom was not one he chose or wanted.
While Chhan patiently indulged the media with interviews and photo shoots, his wife, Stella, was fighting to recover from a debilitating aneurysm. A bulbous artery in her brain had suddenly left her partially paralyzed and unable to speak.
Stella Chhan takes care of a customer at her donut shop in Seal Beach, CA, on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019. A year ago, John Chhan was managing his Seal Beach shop pretty much solo after his wife of 34 years, Stella, suffered a debilitating brain aneurysm. Neighbors got together on social media and came in every morning to buy all the donuts so he could go home and be with his wife. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Stella Chhan at her donut shop in Seal Beach, CA, on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019. A year ago, John Chhan was managing his Seal Beach shop pretty much solo after his wife of 34 years, Stella, suffered a debilitating brain aneurysm. Neighbors got together on social media and came in every morning to buy all the donuts so he could go home and be with his wife. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Stella Chhan relaxes while her husband, John Chhan takes care of customers at their donut shop in Seal Beach, CA, on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019. A year ago, John Chhan was managing his Seal Beach shop pretty much solo after his wife of 34 years, Stella, suffered a debilitating brain aneurysm. Neighbors got together on social media and came in every morning to buy all the donuts so he could go home and be with his wife. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Regulars began asking about Stella Chhan, who for nearly three decades had rarely missed a morning behind the counter.
After learning of her illness, customer Dawn Caviola struck upon an idea: Via social media, she rallied the neighborhood to buy up all the doughnuts first thing every morning so John Chhan could close shop early.
For months, the confections vanished by 8 a.m. Normally, lights go out at around noon. But thanks to viral kindness, Chhan could head off to be with his wife hours sooner.
“Most people have good hearts,” Chhan, 63, said Tuesday, Nov. 26, touching his own.
Stella Chhan’s prognosis was frighteningly uncertain. She spent two weeks in the hospital and then two months at a rehabilitation center.
“I worked very hard to get better,” she said. “My therapists liked me because I’m not lazy.”
Once home, Chhan used a walker and later a cane. Now, she gets around just fine with neither. “But my left side is still a little weird,” she said.
For weeks, she had no idea her saga had traveled around the globe. “My nurse (at the rehab center) told me, ‘You’re on TV!’” Chhan recalled.
“When I got home, my family showed me many, many newspaper stories and get well cards,” she said. “There are so many bad stories. People liked ours because it is a good story.”
Recuperation was a bore, she said: “I don’t like to stay at home with nothing to do but watch TV. I like to move, I like to work.”
Chhan, 64, returned to her job last spring, but no longer for the pre-sunrise shift of yore. Instead, she meets her husband there at 9 a.m. after a good, long sleep.
“I don’t have to use an alarm clock anymore,” she said.
Her customers, of course, were thrilled to see her again.
“They like me better than him,” she said, teasingly. “He was always in the back working and I was out front. I know everybody, I know what size coffee they want.”
“It’s true,” John Chhan agreed. “I still can’t remember customers’ names.”
All the publicity gave Donut City a small boost in sales this year. Once his wife was on the mend, John Chhan started cooking up a second batch of donuts when the first 500 – which normally last all morning – swiftly disappeared.
Visitors from other states and even other countries still come by on occasion.
“Vans have pulled up with people from Germany, Japan, Singapore,” Stella Chhan said. “They want a photo of themselves with my husband.
“Then they see me and say, ‘Are you Stella? You’re here?’” she added with a laugh. “They’re surprised. They think I died or something.”
Far from it. Stella Chhan is not only alive, she’s full of life.
The Chhans came to the United States from Cambodia as refugees in 1979, and bought Donut City 11 years later.
“We are a team,” John Chhan said, momentarily tearing up. “We know how to work together. We never argue. She is very kind to me.”
Last Thanksgiving – back when Stella’s health was touch-and-go – seems like a distant memory. This year, the couple will once again put on the traditional feast at their Huntington Beach home – hosting 10 family members, including two sons.
“I don’t know how to bake a turkey, so I order it from the store,” Stella Chhan said.
Clearly, they and their loved ones can count a cornucopia of blessings this year.
“Seal Beach is a wonderful city – like family to us,” John Chhan said. “But the most important thing is, she got better. I am so thankful for her.”
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After majoring in journalism at the University of Texas, Susan Christian Goulding got her start as a copy editor and reporter at the (late, great) Los Angeles Herald Examiner. She then worked at the (late, great) Santa Monica Outlook and the Daily Breeze as a features editor, writer and columnist. She moved to the Orange County bureau of the Los Angeles Times as a features and business writer. After that five-year stint, she worked as a correspondent for People magazine and a regular freelancer for Readers Digest while raising her two kids, Erin and Matt. During this time, she also wrote a weekly column for the Daily Breeze. Next, she gave up all possibility of free time and earned a teaching credential and masters at UCI. She taught English for four often rewarding and always challenging years in Compton, then at LMU and El Camino College. Missing journalism, Goulding circled back to her original career last year, joining the Orange County Register as a reporter. She also enjoys her return to column writing for the newspaper's OC Home magazine.
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