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The film begins with a disclaimer, stating that RETURN OF HANUMAN is not a sequel to any film made before. But is it really possible to watch the new experience forgetting all about the first part?
As someone who thoroughly enjoyed HANUMAN, you expect an encore with RETURN OF HANUMAN, although the makers, for reasons best known to them, have decided to alienate the new film with the first animation film on Lord Hanuman. The makers may have their reasons, but for the viewer, the comparisons are inevitable.
Honestly speaking, one shouldn't compare the two films for a very valid reason. While HANUMAN was a pure mythological film, RETURN OF HANUMAN merges mythology with the present-day kalyug ki duniya. In this film, there's Gabbar Singh, plus voice-over clones of, hold your breath, Shah Rukh Khan, Sanjeev Kumar and Raaj Kumar. What's more, Baby Hanuman handles a volley of bullets like Keanu Reeves handled them in the MATRIX series.
RETURN OF HANUMAN begins with the battle between the gods and rakshas. The focus shifts to a small kid, Minku, in a small village in present-day India, who's ridiculed by his friends. Lord Hanuman requests Narad Muni to convince Lord Brahma to send him to earth. Lord Brahma agrees, but Lord Hanuman is made to sign a contract, which has several do's and don'ts.
It's innovative to merge mythology with the contemporary and a number of sequences do make an impression, especially in the first hour. But the film drags in the post-interval portions and a long-drawn climax only dilutes the impact of several interesting sequences.
One of the prime reasons why HANUMAN worked was because Baby Hanuman was very cute, very lovable. The Baby Hanuman in RETURN OF HANUMAN is equally adorable. Sequences depicting his voracious appetite as also with his timid friend Minku are quite enjoyable.
Technically, the animation quality is okay. But it's still not at par with the animation movies made in the West. At best, RETURN OF HANUMAN is enjoyable in parts. If you're a kid or have a kid hidden in you, this one's for you!


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- #5 PopMatters (Best Indie Pop of 2017)
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Following the release of his critically-lauded 2015 album All Are Saved, songwriter/producer Fred Thomas entered a period of enormous transition. He gave notice at the writing job that had offered stability for years, got married and moved to Canada, all between multiple tours that ran the spectrum from sold out opening slots to sleeping in the car after empty gigs.
At the end of yet another tour he returned to Athens, Georgia, to again work with producer Drew Vandenberg (of Montreal, Mothers, many more) on an album aiming to encapsulate the nonstop changes that had sprung out of this phase of his life. Naturally, this record is named Changer.
The unflinchingly direct lyrical approach that defined All Are Saved continues here, with themes of uncertainty and struggle coming up over and over. A working title for the record was "Hope I'm Funny," a reference to the opening line of an especially bleak Richard Pryor routine. The comedian found himself confused at the audience's applause before he's even uttered a word, certain he was going to disappoint them and feeling a little set up, but still hoping for the best.
That sense of floating between dread and promise runs through the album, present in the drunk-dial desperation of live favorite "Brickwall" as much as the chopped up harp samples that propel the electronics-heavy "Echolocation."
The production here is some of the densest in Fred's catalog, with straightforward guitar pop burners like "Voiceover" melting into synth-heavy instrumental segments like the glistening, Boards of Canada indebted "Oval Beach." That these moments of textural ambience make sense alongside stripped-down guitar pop speaks to the overall flow and vision of the album, which was meticulously edited from an hour long first draft to the lean 33 minute final product.
Taken from start to finish, Changer slowly tells a story that is more felt than explicitly narrated. Rather than insisting on finding an answer or some greater meaning in the shifting nature of lives in motion, these songs simply offer vivid snapshots and strange scenes. Even in its darkest moments, however, there's an underlying sense of hope, that every mundane laundromat trip, every bummer night, every empty gig, hours logged at pointless summer jobs, or even the pain of tragedy could be for something bigger and lead to the next beautiful change.
1Misremembered (2:52)
2Reactionary (2:08)
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4Brickwall (2:49)
5Open Letter To Forever (1:54)
6Changer (1:00)
7Voiceover (2:47)
8There Is No Need To Participate (1:55)
9August Rats, Young Sociopaths (2:52)
10Echolocation (2:56)
11Infuriated (3:50)
12Oval Beach (2:59)
13Mallwalkers (4:05)
"Fred Thomas has gone through his one-man Brill Building years (as Saturday Looks Good to Me, mainly) and emerged as a sort of sharp-eyed poet laureate of wistful restlessness. Changer is jam-packed with observations born from memories that taunt and life situations that befuddle. All this to the sort of where-did-that-come from melodies that Thomas specializes in, and music that switches styles song-to-song yet always seems to come from one man's intuition, his sense for space and tune."
"The prolific songwriter balances intense poetic narratives with more reflective electronic pieces on his first album since moving to Montreal."
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"…a record that sees him distilling many of his various pursuits into a record of dense, rewarding pop songs."
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"…Fred Thomas has a knack for churning out tunes with a kind of wary literary charm."
"…like his last album, it's in his wordy stream-of-consciousness style of indie rock. It's funny at times, sentimental at others, and very enjoyable."
Thomas' music is one long effort to reach across the void and connect. He'll never reach everyone, but with every album he gets a little closer.
"During the album's plaintive closer, 'Mallwalkers,' he asks, 'Where you're stoned in your basement, playing games / Hanging out with your dogs / Could it ever be possible to just pause on that feeling?' The answer is probably no, but hearing Thomas capture feelings so well on Changer might convince you otherwise."
"Fred Thomas' new album, Changer, is about the constant nature of transformation, in the same way his music — both his solo work and as part of Saturday Looks Good To Me — has always been about harnessing the power of specific memories to figure out how they relate to and refract from the present."
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"Listen to Changer and somewhere in the nostalgic poetry of the lyrics, you are sure to hear something that makes you feel at home."
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My phone order should be fixed now.
I wrote another letter to my ex-husband asking for forgiveness for the last letter and to tell him that I finally have come to peace with what happened when we were teenagers and hope he can forgive me.
I read it twice and I think it is ok and shouldn't cause problems like last time. Hopefully it isn't the weaning off of the psychiatric medicine that caused me to write another letter. I hope he responds to me and not the children.
I can't sleep. Too riled up.
Teresa (Tessa) Dean Smeigh
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1How old is the Doon International School?
Doon International School was founded in 1993. DIS, Mohali was founded in 2004.
2Is the school co-educational?
Yes. The school admits boys and girls from Nursery to Class XII.
3What is the total number of students?
The student body has a strength of 1400, including resident boys and girls.
4 What is the admission procedure?
Admission is granted on the basis of an entrance examination conducted by the school. Overseas students may be granted admission based on evidence of exceptional academic performance in their previous school. Meritorious students from good Indian Schools having a good academic record may be granted direct admission providing they provide the last two year certified mark sheets from their present schools.
5What is the teacher/student ratio?
The ratio is 1:15. The school is very particular that each student be provided individual care and attention at all times.
6Are there any students from overseas?
Yes. The school has students from various parts of the world including North America, UK, South East Asia, Brunei, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh etc.
7Is the school affiliated to any educational body in India or overseas?
The school is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi.
8What about the academic performance of the school students?
The school students have consistently achieved 100% results in the Board exams conducted by the CBSE. The school is recognized as a Centre for Academic Excellence and a large number of students regularly clear Competitive Exams and enter reputed Universities in India and abroad.
9How is the teaching faculty selected?
Appropriate educational qualifications, relevant experience, and a rigorous interview process are the selection criteria.
10Does the school provide additional classes/tuition for students who need help with academics?
Yes. The school organizes additional classes and tuition for children who may need extra care in any subject
11How are students of Class XII prepared for the school leaving exams?
Class XII students are provided all possible assistance by the staff. A Career Counselor also offers advice on career options available to school leaving students.
12What facilities are available for games and sports?
The school students may choose from a wide option of sports and games. These include cricket, football, hockey, badminton, table tennis, basketball, athletics, swimming and martial arts like judo etc. A team of trained coaches provides guidance to the students to enable them to excel in sports and games.
13What other co-curricular activities are offered?
Other co-curricular activities include music and dance, debating, dramatics, tours and treks, excursions etc
14Does the school have adequate medical facilities?
The school has a resident medical assistant, a doctor on daily visit and several medical specialists for expert medical care and advice.
15When does the school close for vacations?
The summer vacations are from End May to Beginning -July. The winter vacations are from end December to Mid January.
16Are students provided facilities for travel to school after vacations or for travel to their residence for vacations?
Yes. The school organizes air and rail bookings for students. Incase of any further assistance the parents can contact the school.
17What is the school fee?
Detailed information is available on the website as well as in the school prospectus. The prospectus may be obtained by writing to the school admission office.
18Does the school offer any scholarships?
Limited part-scholarships are offered to meritorious students.
19How do I get in touch with the school?
You may contact the school by phone, fax or e-mail.
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- Permission to attend special functions at home shall not be usually granted, as a safeguard both for the sake of health and study.
- Parents may visit or take their children out, for a maximum of two outings a month on Sundays or public holidays only. Children must return to school latest by 6.30p.m Besides parents no other relatives will be permitted to take the child out for the night.
- Parents are requested to discourage frequent visits as the child will then take very long to settle down and focus on his/her studies .
- When permitted to go out, children must be accompanied by their parents or by some duly authorized person. On their return they must report to the Matron/house master.
- No student will be allowed an outing with friends or relations unless a written permission from the parents is given.
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Paul Elliott CBE
The Queen awards campaigner honour for services to equality and diversity in Football
(pictured Paul with fellow SRtRC Hall of Famer, Chris Powell at SRtRC event at Downing Street)
Paul Elliott, former England defender and SRtRC Honorary Patron was recently awarded a CBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List. The former Charlton, Luton Town, Aston Villa, Pisa, Celtic and Chelsea player was recognised for his services to equality and diversity in football. It is the highest honour awarded to any player from the Premier League era of football.
Paul said "I'm honoured and humbled to be receiving the CBE from Her Majesty, the Queen."
"Whilst it is in recognition for my work in equality & diversity in football it is organisations like Show Racism the Red Card whose excellent educational resources and consistent quality and delivery which really does makes a positive difference at the roots of our communities, all over the UK."
Ged Grebby, Chief Executive of SRtRC said "We would like to offer our congratulations to Paul on this honour. He has done so much to support organisations like ours and Kick It Out over the years and advanced the anti-racism message in the game. Through his work with the Football Association Paul is continuing to ensure that social responsibility is valued highly in football."
In an interview with the Telegraph last year Paul said ""All I have done since coming out of football is (I've) wanted to make a difference. I love the game. I love using football as a power for good nationally and globally."


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For whatever reason last night at dinner, Kyla announced that she wanted to have her ears pierced. We've talked about it before, but she's never been as determined as she was last night. Growing up in a family of all boys, I had no real idea what it all entailed anyway. So Sarah and I decided that if she really wanted it done, now was a good time! We went out this morning after we reconfirmed that she was ready and she got it done! She was very brave and is super excited to be the first in her class to have earrings. I can't believe she'll be seven in a few weeks. Our little girl is growing up!
PS - Everyone always thinks I have my ear pierced because I have a freckle right in the middle of my earlobe.
PPS - I'm not sure why I shared that, just thought it was relevant somehow.


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The most popular beverage flavors include strawberry milk, vanilla latte, and lemonade mixes. If you're looking for something unique try a root beer float vape (Black Cow). One of the most popular beverage e-liquids is Vanilla Latte by You Got e-Juice. Coffee shop lovers really love that e-juice flavor (check the reviews). If you're a coffee connoisseur, you'll want to try Vanilla Latte and Creamy Latte (by Left Coast), and if you're into iced coffee check out Nitro's Cold Brew.
Iced tea lovers will enjoy Snap e-Liquids' beverage flavor ejuice. They have every combination of iced tea, including the popular peach, apple, and raspberry iced tea. Snap's e-liquid is very high quality and it comes in 30ml as well as large 60ml and 100ml unicorn bottles. If you love iced tea, you probably also enjoy lemonade. Be sure to try the delicious Cherry Lemonade flavor from YouGoteJuice. You'll enjoy the sweet and sour combination in the vape juice.
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The wife and I have been going through Babylon 5 ever since our honeymoon (ever since Valentine's Day of 2005, in fact), but we had only just begun Season 4 when she had to check into the hospital (on Halloween of 2005, as it happens) for three months of bed rest — three months that came to an end last February with the birth of our beautiful, adorable, and ever-so-cute twins.
Alas, finding time to watch the show since then has not been easy, and we only finished Season 4 a few weeks ago. But I was struck by this scene from near the end of that season, in which Garibaldi meets a man who tries to persuade him that the telepaths and the Psi Corps pose a threat to their society. At one point, he says:
How many people actually belonged to the Nazi party? The Communist party? The Jihad party? A very small number. But there were always plenty of other people who were happy to do the work for them, and others afraid enough to let it happen.
Like, wow. The IMDB says this episode, titled 'The Exercise of Vital Powers', originally aired June 2, 1997. And the producers could see, even then, that the next great existential conflict of our times — following the struggles against Fascism and Communism — would be the struggle against militant Islam. How did they know?


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Hand-selected from across the country, The Garlands Management team is comprised of some of the very best and most experienced leaders in the hospitality and retirement living industries. They are truly at the top of their professions and committed to one thing: providing the highest possible level of service to their members.
The Garlands Leadership Team
The owners, developers and management are committed to doing what's best for the area as well as for The Garlands residents.


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The Oracle is The Emerald's sister publication. The literary magazine comes out once a year, full of short stories, poems, and photos written by SHCP students, and the editors maintain a tumblr, a blog where they periodically publish teasers from the Oracle.
Editor-in-Chief: Vita-Solorio-Fielder
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Eastland Mall store owners say shorter hours are working well
Eastland Mall store owners say
shorter hours are working well
Eastland Mall store owners say the shopping center's transition to shorter operating hours is going smoothly so far.
To save money, the mall recently announced it would cut back shopping hours starting Aug. 14. The mall is now open from 12:30 to 6 p.m. Sundays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays.
The center is closed entirely on Mondays. Anchors Sears, Dillard's and Burlington Coat Factory continue to operate their normal hours, including staying open on Monday.
Eastland's owner, Columbus, Ohio-based Glimcher Realty Trust, said in July it would no longer subsidize the mall, which has been losing money.
STEVE & BARRY'S: It looks like the majority of Steve & Barry's stores nationwide will stay open after all.
The casual clothing retailer released a statement announcing that an affiliate of investment firms Bay Harbour Management and York Capital Management successfully bid for the company's assets at an auction recently.
Under the terms of the $168 million purchase agreement, the majority of Steve & Barry's 276 stores will continue to serve customers nationwide. There's no specific word on the future of the local stores, which includes one on Sardis Road North off Independence Boulevard.
A story in the Wall Street Journal in June reported that the retailer could close more than 100 stores because of low profits.
BAUBLES & BAGS: The Assistance League of Charlotte's third annual Baubles & Bags sale and appraisal event will be 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 11 at the league's thrift shop, 3600 S. Tryon St. Needed donations include: jewelry; gently used or new and designer handbags; scrap gold and sterling silver. Proceeds from the sale benefit the league's philanthropic programs. Details: 704-525-5000; www.assistanceleague.org.
Have news about fashion shows, designer/makeup artist appearances and store openings/closings? Go to events.Charlotteobserver.com (no www). Confirm that your event isn't in our calendar database. Click on "Add an Event." It will take one business day for the event to post on Charlotteobserver.com. Deadline for print: 14 days in advance of publication date.


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A global technology leader within the consumer electronics market required an advanced HD surveillance system to protect inventory and employees inside their new 600,000 sq. foot state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and corporate headquarters.Download PDF
PNY uses 21 Avigilon HD cameras to help secure their corporate headquarters, which spans 38 acres with a 600,000 sq. foot manufacturing plant in Parsippany, New Jersey. Avigilon 5 MP cameras monitor various areas within PNY's manufacturing warehouse including the company's assembly areas, packaging lines and shipping. PNY deploys Avigilon 16 MP cameras to oversee activity outside of the building as well as the parking lots. The security team at PNY manages the system from their on-site security control center using their individual desktops and four wall-mounted monitors using the Avigilon Control Center network video management software (NVMS) with High-Definition Stream Management™ (HDSM) technology. They also use ACC Mobile to view live and recorded images remotely and Avigilon Network Video Recorders (NVRs) to store up to 30 days of continuous surveillance footage. PNY uses Avigilon encoders to support existing hardware.
With the Avigilon system, PNY can protect and monitor valuable, computer products such as flash memory cards, USB flash drives, HDMI cables and mobile accessories that are produced from their corporate headquarters. Avigilon HD cameras also observe shipment trucks as well as the foot traffic from neighboring businesses. The Adaptive IR feature on 5 MP H.264 Dome cameras enables the security team to keep an eye on suspicious activity that may occur in the dark and provide clarity on faces and movements. The ACC software allows PNY to accurately identify and resolve incidents – such as theft or accidents - in a timely manner and use the recorded footage as a learning tool to improve business and safety protocols. PNY security officials leverage ACC Mobile to watch over the premise and inside the warehouse on off-hours and weekends.
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Founded in 1985, PNY, a New Jersey-based electronics manufacturer, has blossomed into a major global player in the consumer electronics market, currently servicing over 50 countries. PNY's wide array of computer, internet and telecommunications products are used by a number of Fortune 500 original equipment manufacturers (OEM) customers. In December 2011, the company moved into a massive manufacturing facility that once manufactured pharmaceutical products. Not only did the machines need to be upgraded or replaced, but the management team also wanted to deploy a state-of-theart IP surveillance system to protect the company's inventory from theft, safeguard the warehouse's 500 employees and improve daily business and safety practices. PNY chose the Avigilon system because of the software's ease of use and the camera's image clarity stood out above other systems they viewed. "It was clear we had a security system that was outdated," said James Moretti, security manager at PNY. "It was slower than current systems, the clarity of images were not as clear and the playback was not fast. It was the complete opposite of the Avigilon system we have now."
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From evaluating production on the assembly lines to assessing employee efficiency, the Avigilon system has been beneficial from a business operations standpoint. "We have really been able to use the system as a learning tool and a way to improve some of our protocols," Moretti said. "Reviewing footage has been a way for us to identify patterns or employees' daily habits. We can now adapt and adjust quickly if we see an area we need to improve in."
"The ACC software is really easy to learn and get new users quickly up to speed on. It's definitely going to save us money in the long run."
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With a dozen people, with various levels of experience, using the Avigilon system at PNY, having a simple interface was imperative. "The ACC software is really easy to learn and get new users quickly up to speed on," said Moretti, who also stated that investigations that previously took days to resolve are now taking minutes because of the playback features. "It is allowing my office to do their work quicker, in more detail and less time. It's definitely going to save us money in the long run." Adding on cameras to the system has also been a simple process. "From the feedback that I've been getting on the IT side, is that it's very simple and to install – it's literally plug and play," Moretti said. "If I have a project, it's a matter of running a few wires. In a day - sometimes less than a day - I have my [surveillance] systems up, programmed and their updating themselves through the network."
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There have been several instances where ACC Mobile has been a convenient feature for Moretti, who periodically has to respond to alarm calls on weekends. "Just yesterday, the fire department was dispatched to our headquarters," he said. "We weren't open for business, so I used it to monitor the fire department's activity while I was on the phone with them until I could get someone to the site."
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The high resolution on Avigilon cameras is a huge step above other companies that PNY has deployed in the past, according to Moretti. "Our favorite camera is the PTZ camera that I just installed," he said. "We installed a competitor's camera a few months prior that was supposed to have the same dimensions and qualities. It was a night and day difference between the two. The PTZ's ease of maneuvering, the zooming-in ability and just how clear the resolution is, is what really sets it apart from the rest." The indisputable image quality has also been instrumental as a learning tool. "There have been a couple of accidents, some minor slip and falls, the recorded footage is helping us prevent those accidents in the future," said Moretti. "Whether it is recorded or live footage, Avigilon is a tool that we use every single day for every aspect of our jobs.


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The most common type of termite native to the United States. This species lives in colonies between 5 and 15 feet underground and forages out from the colony to find food. While this species is destructive to wood structures, they move so slowly that a good preventive inspection program will usually find them before they have time to do meaningful damage. It is suggested that you have your home inspected annually if your ground does not freeze … [Read more...]
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Helping communicate the potential of PPPs through a new, free online course
Public-Private Partnerships (PPP): How can PPPs help deliver better services? New, free massive open online course (MOOC) course provides an understanding of the key principles of PPPs and the role of PPPs in the delivery of infrastructure services, particularly in emerging markets.
The World Bank Group's twin goals of ending extreme poverty by 2030 and promoting shared prosperity can't be achieved unless we see a huge boost in the quality and quantity of infrastructure services. Boost infrastructure and do it right and you can generate jobs and boost economic growth. Improving sanitation and access to clean water is essential to improve health outcomes.
According to World Bank President Jim Yong Kim, "Today, the developing world spends about $1 trillion on infrastructure, and only a small share of those projects involves private actors. Overall, private investments and public-private partnerships in developing countries totaled $150 billion in 2013, down from $186 billion in 2012. So it will take the commitment of all of us to help low- and middle-income countries bridge the massive infrastructure divide."
Public-private partnerships (PPPs) can be an important way for governments to help supplement the role of the public sector in meeting the infrastructure deficit. But PPPs are controversial – there have been some high profile, expensive failures, and some stakeholders feel the private sector should not be involved in providing basic infrastructure services like water.


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One of my fondest childhood memories actually revolves around Cheese Danish. Every Sunday after church, my father, my sisters and I would ride bikes to our local bakery. It was a family owned business and at a time when handcrafting, fresh and delicious goodies was the norm, not the exception…"the good old days".
Our favorite confectionary was the Cheese Danish. I mean what's not to love when you collide butter pastry with cheesecake like filling and drizzle it with frosting. I am not sure what I loved most…spending time with my Dad or gobbling down danish. What I do know is that the two combined made for some SWEET memories!


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Martha's Vineyard International Film Festival
14th edition – 2019 | 3-8 September
International Jury Competition – 10 films will be selected from worldwide entries and screened at 2019 Martha's Vineyard International Film Festival short film showcase. Jury members will select the winning film for jury cash prize and presentation at on Saturday, September 7th.
Our festival is about exploring other cultures/people in the world. We accept either fiction or non-fiction types of less than 20 minutes. We would love for you to send us your short film for consideration.
No application blues – enter from the link below on Film Freeway. $1000 Cash Prize!
Eligible if a short film was completed after 15 July 2018
English language, or with English subtitles
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A blizzard that had forecasters reaching for superlatives engulfed the nation's capital and the mid-Atlantic states on Saturday with record snowfalls that paralyzed transportation, commerce and all but emergency services. But it transformed the weekend into an enchanted snowbound adventure for millions.
Halfway across the chasm of winter, the storm charged over the Appalachians, smothering cities and quilting the countrysides of a half-dozen states from Virginia to New Jersey. It obliterated Washington with over 20 inches, Baltimore with a record 30 inches and Philadelphia with 26.7 inches. Some sections of West Virginia were hit by nearly three feet of snow.
But the blow, which began Friday night and tapered off at midafternoon on Saturday, had sharply defined shoulders to the north and south. It generally spared New York City (no snow fell in Central Park) and Long Island with a mere dusting, and the Southeastern states got off with some rain.
The hard edges of Washington were softened as the snow recast the capital of monuments and malls into a postcard town of soft ice cream shapes that had been statues and aerodynamic blobs that had been parked cars: the buried machines of a lost civilization. The Capitol and the White House vanished in the whiteout, cross-country skiers appeared in parks and the Potomac was a grayish plate of pewter.
The National Weather Service said the blizzard did not challenge Washington's 28-inch record, set in January 1922, a snowfall that collapsed the roof of the Knickerbocker Theater, killing 98 people and injuring 158. Nor did it rival the three-foot snowfall of 1772, long before record-keeping began, although it was noted in the diaries of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.Continue reading the main story
President Obama, unlike the millions snowed in just in time for the Super Bowl, rode down the plowed driveway of the White House in a four-wheel drive sport-utility vehicle to the Capital Hilton Hotel, where he spoke to the Democratic National Committee. The president, a veteran of Chicago snows who has chided Washington for its timidity in modest storms, could not resist a quip: "Snowmageddon," he said to loud applause.
In a region ill-equipped to deal with so much snow, meteorologists had dubbed it "Snowpocalypse," and there was no doubt it was big and dangerous: a vast brindled nebula on the satellite pictures that stretched 400 miles along the Chesapeake coast and a bounding monster on the ground that knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of homes, caused countless accidents and left at least two people dead.
Airports closed and flights across the region were canceled, many on Friday night in anticipation of the storm, and by Saturday the backlog had spilled back across the continent, raising concern about possible travel delays over several days. Amtrak and many local railroads canceled trains and interstate buses and transit systems in Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia were virtually shut down.
As snow fell in enormous sweeping curtains, piling up at a rate of several inches an hour, millions of people heeded warnings to stay home, and the ganglia of highways and back roads in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey and much of Pennsylvania were at times strangely motionless and silent.
The governors of Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and Pennsylvania declared states of emergency, and the National Guard was deployed to assist the police and people trapped on roads. In Virginia, the state police said a father and son, who had stopped on Interstate 81 to help a motorist, were killed Friday when a tractor-trailer struck them.
The combination of wet heavy snow and winds that gusted as high as 50 miles an hour toppled trees and power lines in Washington and the mid-Atlantic states. Blackouts affected more than 150,000 homes and businesses in Virginia, 150,000 customers in Maryland, 160,000 in Pennsylvania and 90,000 in New Jersey. Utility crews were working around the clock, but power companies were not certain when service might be restored.
"We are battling Mother Nature here," Gov. Martin O'Malley of Maryland said at a morning news conference in Baltimore. "Our main message is that no one with an ounce of common sense goes out on the roads today. We are going to be digging out of this for some days to come."
Maryland's major airport, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, was closed. No public transportation was operating in the state, and many of the major highways had only one lane plowed. Some 300 members of the Maryland National Guard were mobilized to cope with the storm.
Matthew Kramar, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Sterling, Va., ticked off some of the big regional snow totals, mostly in the higher elevations — 33 inches in Bayard, W. Va., and in Smith Crossroads in Morgan County, W. Va., 32 inches at Howellsville, Va., 29.5 at Frostburg, Md., 28.5 inches at Savage, Md., and 30.3 inches at Elkridge, Md., southwest of Baltimore.
At Union Station in Washington, Matthew Boucher, of Gorham, Me., was stranded. He was on his way to a construction job in South Carolina when the storm hit, and had waited nearly a day as train after train going south was canceled. "I don't have the money to go to a hotel, so I'm stuck here," he said.
Three New Jersey Counties — Atlantic, Camden and Ocean — banned all but emergency vehicles from the roadways as the snow piled up. Atlantic City's casinos were open, but the boardwalk was adrift in snow, and much of the city was shut down. Thousands of businesses across the region were closed for the weekend. Shoppers had mobbed grocery stores on Friday, picking shelves almost clean and stock up with supplies for the storm and munchies for the Super Bowl on Sunday in Miami. Some people were already calling it the Super Bowl storm of 2010.
Hundreds of churches across the region announced the cancellation of Sunday services. United States Postal Service operations were closed in Washington, Maryland and Northern Virginia.
It was the second big storm of the season for Washington, coming less than two months after a Dec. 19 snowfall of 16 inches. Snows of that magnitude — not to mention two in one season — are rare in the nation's capital.
After the snow stopped falling Saturday afternoon, the skies turned blue in the remaining hours of daylight as the crowd in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of downtown Washington grew even larger with hundreds of people on hand. A giant snowball fight — with police cars and sport utility vehicles a common target — intensified.
But when a city police cruiser became lodged in the snow, the taunts and snowballs suddenly ended. "Push them out!" a man shouted and nearly a dozen people ran over to help get the police car on its way.
Young staffers from the administration and several from Capitol Hill were among the revelers who filled the streets when the snow ended and the calm before the cleanup began.
On the National Mall in Washington, cross-country skiers and children on sleds moved through the storm like ghosts, padded and muffled to the eyes. Sounds were distant and subdued. The trees were magical: dark limbed, looped and netted, with flourishes of white lace. And in the distance, the Capitol standing like a sentinel in the storm.
An article in some editions on Sunday about a snowstorm that blanketed Washington and much of the Middle Atlantic region on Saturday misstated the amount of snow that fell on Long Island. While residents of some communities on the South Shore reported a slight amount of snow, no location received 3 to 6 inches.


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Time to Try Pilates
Go to the mat for a better body with our insider Pilates tips.
There's a group of women at the gym who hold themselves a certain way. They appear tall, confident and enviably lean. Their secret? Most likely it's Pilates. The popular workout uses your own body weight to build core strength and flexibility through a series of floor-based exercises. It helps you develop abs that any mom would envy and requires a concentration and focus that push out any nagging thoughts of that C your kid got in math class. "After I do a session, my head is totally calm and I'm energized!" notes Claire Danese, a Pilates instructor at Equinox Fitness in New York and mom of two. Take a class once, devotees insist, and you'll feel a difference almost immediately. Get svelte with our insider tips.
Pilates 101
When a workout has its own lingo, you need to decipher it to get the best results. Three terms you should know:
- Mat class: Pilates workouts are usually divided into two categories: mat classes or equipment-based ones. Mat classes can be done anywhere, use your own body weight and have a strong focus on core strength, explains Moira Merrithew, executive director of education for Merrithew Health and Fitness Pilates in Toronto. Equipment-based workouts employ machines (like the Reformer or the Cadillac, which apply resistance using springs), incorporate more arm and leg movements, and require personal instruction.
- Powerhouse: Almost every Pilates move involves engaging the core muscles — a group that includes the abs, lower-back muscles and pelvic floor — which work together to form a corset-like support structure. "Building strength in this area is important," says Danese. "In Pilates all movement flows from the center out."
- Postural Muscles: One reason people who take Pilates look slimmer is because they focus on their posture. Instructors give frequent cues like "grow taller," "lengthen through the crown of the head" and "glide your shoulder blades on the back." "Maintaining good posture puts your body in its best anatomical position, so it moves and functions at its best," adds Danese.
No Gym? No Problem!
There are plenty of affordable routines to try right in your own living room.
- DVDs: Both Mari Winsor's Beginner Pilates (amazon.com, $15) and Stott Pilates: Basic Pilates Volume 2 (merrithew.com, $16) are particularly good for beginners because of the heavy emphasis on correct form and alignment. If you're looking for more of a challenge, consider Element: Pilates Weight Loss for Beginners (collagevideo.com, $15), which mixes in strength training.
- Apps: The Hundred? Yep, there's an app for that, as well as many other Pilates moves. In addition to the free downloads we mentioned on the previous page, consider checking out Pilates: Day-by-Day 15-Minute Workout (iTunes, $5.99). New York City-based instructor Alycea Ungaro covers the basics with super-clear authority in a format that's sure to appeal to any time-crunched mom.
- Web Stream: Stream top Pilates instructors straight to your computer or tablet. Pilatesology.com offers hundreds of classes for all fitness levels, with an emphasis on intro videos ($19/month or $150/year). If you have a computer webcam and want personalized attention, check out Wello.com, where an instructor will demo moves and monitor your form to ensure you're doing them correctly (starting at $10).
WIN IT: Three lucky readers will get a $100 gift certificate to Wello.com, where online instructors lead you through one-on-one or group workouts.
To enter, go to familycircle.com/wello.
Originally published in the July 2013 issue of Family Circle magazine.


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The 2001 AFC Business Plan - Part 2: Present Position/
So, if you recall the model we used from yesterday we start with Present Position. This model also includes a visioning step and finally a step wise goal step. I recommend this process highly and if anyone is doing any planning then it is a great way to get going.
Present Position is a pretty simple concept. It is: Where are we today? The problem is that there are often perception or assumption issues that are wrong. The only way to overcome these is to study the data. Really study it. Break it down. Build it up. Do it over again. This creates a bit of tedium and is actually a lot of work. You need to study yourselves, your customers, your competitors, and the market you are in. Are there any outside influences that are likely to change (like regulation)?
One of the things people don't think about are the easy way to information about external entities like your competitors and customers. At least some of them are likely to be public entities or companies similar to them are public. All of these companies do all kinds of things to market their stock - Conference Calls, Investor Presentations and Financial Conferences. If you listen to Quarterly Conference Calls, you will here the senior management discuss the good and bad of the previous quarter. You will hear them talk about the future of the business. You will hear analysts ask them questions about the performance of the company. On top of that most companies make a large amount of marketing material available on their website. White Papers, Product Brochures, FAQs and more are available at the click of a button. Finally, there are 3rd party analyses of different technical and fundamental questions for any kind of business. Most often these reports cost money. But most Stock Brokers have some amount of industry research available and people to ask about it. The question for all of you is: "Who in your organization is looking at all of that and pulling the gems out of it?"
Your internal information is going to be based on the business you are in. For us at AFC, we looked at things like cabinet shipments, who was buying what and types of systems as they were deployed. One interesting note that came out of that is that although we had lots of customers in the IOC space, only a few were doing sizable volume any year. Each of those carriers would go through an upgrade cycle and then buy spares and expansions as required. So we might have 800 IOC customers every year but really in any given year 50 - 100 were doing major purchases.
The thing that you need to get out of the internal look at Present Position is what metrics are Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for your business. A KPI is a predictor. The idea is that if you have a good set of KPIs then your business is set up well for the future. If I look at Red Condor as an example, Renewal Rate was a big indicator for us. A business like that makes most of its money off the subscription part of the business (it is constantly being updated to protect against new spam campaigns). So I high Renewal Rate meant that we would have that busines for a long time and thus could expect a good base of revenue for some time.
Once we were done with exercise the Executive Team as a whole had a great view who we (and others) sold our kind of equipment to and why the customers bought it. One conclusion this made is that we were not going to win the DLC battle in the RBOCs against Alcatel's Litespan. At best we could be an irritant and cause Alcatel to make less money in that business. This conclusion will become important later in our decisions about the future.
As a sidenote before I close today, if anybody out there wants to get my newsletter and is not already getting it just let me know.
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Congestion Charge doesn't cut pollution
* Study reveals findings * Some pollutant levels rise * Extra buses and taxis blamed...
City centre congestion charges do nothing to cut pollution or boost air quality, according to researchers at Kings College, London.
The study has concluded that the congestion zone has made no difference to the levels of smog and noxious gases in the city and that some pollutants actually rose when the charge came in because of the extra buses and taxis on the roads.
Following the study, which analysed air quality two years before and after the Congestion Charge was introduced in London, Professor Frank Kelly, environmental health expert at the College, said congestion charges that covered only small parts of cities did little to cut air pollution.
'The problem was that the central zone was only 1% of the Greater London area,' he said. 'Even though it reduced the traffic by 40,000 vehicles a day, there was a dramatic increase in the number of buses. So the benefit was to some extent offset by the rise in public transport.'
The findings come as councils across the UK are being urged to introduce their own urban road pricing schemes by the Government.
A spokesman for Transport for London said congestion charging had cut emissions of nitrogen oxides by 8% and particulate matter created by diesel engines by 15%.


text: Ok, here's the scoop: I've been seeing a guy for about a month or so now & things were looking decent between us. I just moved to the town he lives in, so now we're able to see each other more. We hang out once in a while, but never an actual date. It never fails everytime we're together, we end up getting it on. The sex is great, but that's all that it amounts to. We talk & laugh and try to get to know each other...but once in a while he acts so cold to me. Like tonight, I asked him if he had plans. He said no & I told him I wasn't doing anything either. Well, we decided to see a movie..no big deal. The movie was great & we had fun talking to each other, but once we got in the car he started acting funny. I asked him if he'd like to come over & watch TV or something. He gave me an excuse of having to get up early in the morning. Fine, I can deal with that. Once I dropped him off at his house, he was out the door immediately. No kiss or anything. Just said thanks & call me when you get home. I wasn't expecting to hop in bed with him or anything, I was just hoping that we could chit chat more. It's awfully hard to chit chat during a movie! Once I called him when I got home, the conversation lasted 5 minutes. During the movie, he could barely sit still & if my arm barely touched his, he move it away. BUT...yet, he did grab my side like he was going to tickle me during the movie. Why can't dating be easy? And why do men have to be so fucking hard to read? I just don't know what to do. I want to get to know him more & take things from there, but I can't when he's got this wall built up on the odd days of the week! Sorry for the rant, I'm just confused with that man. Do you think I should email him or talk to him about this? Is he playing me or is he just playing hard to get? TIA!


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I loved working with Dream a Little Dream Events for Ari and Stephanie's wedding at San Francisco City Hall. See their day featured on Style Me Pretty.
Photography: Josh Gruetzmacher Photography | Cinematography: Uforia Films | Event Planning: Dream A Little Dream | Floral Design: Huckleberry Karen Designs | Wedding Dress: Victor Harper | Cake:Branching Out Cakes | Stationery: Paper Caper | Bride's Shoes: Badgley Mischka | Engagement Ring:Leon Mege | Jewelry: Haute Bride | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Lazaro | Catering: Betty Zlatchin Catering | Makeup: Diane De Biaggio La Belle Day Spa and Salon | Hair: Suzanne Kimes Times II Salon | Lighting:Enhanced Lighting and Sound | Band: Pop Fiction | Ceremony Music: Synchronicity Strings | Transportation: Corinthian Transportation | Hotel: Fairmont Hotel San Francisco | Venue: San Francisco City Hall | Groomsmen Attire: Men's Wearhouse | Officiants: Sacred Events | Place Cards: Papineau Calligraphy | Rentals: Hartmann Studios | Rentals: Blueprint Studios | Veil: Haute Bride


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2017 edition of the Karol Szymanowski International String Quartet Competition will be held in September 18-23 at the Academy of Music in Katowice.
The competition is organized by the Karol Szymanowski Music Society and the Karol Szymanowski Academy of Music in Katowice. Open to ensembles of all nationalities, it was initiated to promote works by Karol Szymanowski and other Polish composers.
The participants will be evaluated by the jury comprising internationally distinguished artists: Arkadiusz Kubica - Artistic Director of the Competition (Silesian Quartet), Peter Schuhmayer (Artis Quartet), Marek Czech (Royal String Quartet), Tim Frederiksen (Danish String Quartet), and Mats Lindstrom (Royal Academy London).
Application deadline - June 30, 2017.
The Competition will be held under the patronage of the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage, the Governor of the Silesia Voivodeship - Wojciech Saługa and the President of the City of Katowice - Marcin Krupa.
More information: www.szymanowski-competition.com
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Manta Queen 7, Thailand
- from US$ 107 / day
- 8.8 Fabulous
- 30 Verified Reviews 30 Verified Reviews
- Free Internet Nitrox available
Join the Manta Queen 7 liveaboard as she sets sail for 5 nights of fantastic diving in the Similan Islands as she delivers excellent service and comfort on board. With 10 cabins on board catering to a maximum of 24 guests, the Manta Queen 7 offers a comfortable trip to the Similan Islands. Each cabin has A/C and bathroom facilities are shared. For relaxation guests can laze around on the large sun deck in between dives or hop on the tender and head over to one of the beautiful white sand beaches of the Similan Islands. The saloon has a HD TV to watch movies, and all meals are freshly cooked and served buffet style at the open air dining area.
The 4 experienced and professional dive crew of the Manta Queen 7 will help you to explore world famous dive and snorkel spots at Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Koh Surin, Richelieu Rock and Boon Sung Wreck. Dive with Whale Sharks at Richelieu Rock, Manta Rays of Koh Tachai and exciting swim-throughs of the well-known Elephant Head Rock.
Enjoy the Similan Islands and call us or book online today to reserve your trip.
Choose your departure date
Included: Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Snorkel Gear, Cabin Towels, WiFi internet.
Required Extras: 7% VAT, National Park Fees (2,140 THB per trip), Visas and Fees.
Optional Extras: Dive Insurance (250 THB per day), Gratuities, Airport Transfer (300 THB), Hotel Transfer (300 THB), Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox (160.50 THB per tank), Nitrox Course (8,025 THB), Private Dive Guide (1,800 THB per trip), Rental Gear (428 THB per day), Scuba Diving Courses (9,095 THB).
Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.
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Food & Drinks
If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.
The crew speaks English, Dutch, Thai, French, Chinese, Spanish, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Russian, Polish, and Italian.
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There is diving gear available on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. See below for further details on inclusions and pricing. Show prices.
Drawings & Vessel Layouts
Boat Specifications
- Year built 2010
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 27m
- Deck area 40 sqm
- Beam 6 m
- Top speed 11 knots
- Cruising speed 8-9 knots
- Engines 2xHino 450HP 10 cylinder
- Max guests 22
- Number of cabins 10
- Number of bathrooms 8
- Tenders 1 x Yamaha 40 HP
- Water capacity 10000 litres
- Fuel capacity 3000 litres
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Manta Queen 7 Reviews
- 8.8 Fabulous
- 30 Verified Reviews
- Vessel 7.1
- Crew 9.1
- Food 9.6
- Diving 8.8
- Value 9.3
Could be better.
Richelieu Rock
- Recommended for
- Thai crews, logistics, education material of sea creature
Amazing diving spot
I was impressed by the fact that I was able to encounter Manta Ray and the many fishes. We had a valuable experience that was hard to forget.
- Recommended for
- A very organized boat trip, Divers of ocean lovers from all over the world gather, Friendly crews & Kind service
Given the price the boat is obviously not luxurious but it is comfortable and well maintained; the beds suite their purpose - anyway, the priority is diving and the liveaboard experience not the few hours spent in the cabin to sleep. Food was really good, I.e. much better than what can be expected on such a boat with the limited cooking means. Crew was simply wonderful. And the dive sites, well, that you probably already know if you are reading this 😉
- Recommended for
- Staff, diving sites, food
- Recommended for
- Richelieu rock, thaifood, whaleshark
Whale Shark!
Delicious food, wonderful people and great diving. Saw a bucket list item of a whale shark at Richelieu rocks. The instructors are wonderful and friendly. Definitely made some friends I look forward to reaching out to in the future!
- Recommended for
- Whale Shark, Instructors, Cooks
J'ai complété mon « advance » avec succès. Richelieu rock Pieuvre, sèches, poisson dragon, nudibranches
- Recommended for
- Excellente organisation, beau partage de connaissances, guides compétents et professionnels
Great variety of dive sites and underwater wildlife spotted!
Seeing the whale shark, sleeping under the stars, logging dives with Jay (marine biologist and dive master extraordinaire), listening to Taki play guitar, and meeting wonderful divers from all over the world
- Recommended for
- WHALE SHARK SIGHTING, the pineapple cookies, and the wonderful KSA crew
An Excellent Diving Adventure!
Meeting people from around the world who are all there for the same reason you are -- DIVING! The corals were spectacular, and many times it felt like you were living an ocean documentary with the number and variety of marine life, especially in the northern islands. We were entertained by ~100 dolphins as we moved North, which provided a wonderful surprise to all on-board. Eels galore, and a few turtles, octopus, mating cuttlefish, nudibranch, and barracudas were encountered, among many other species you don't see in other parts of the world. The Dive Team was spectacular. Them seemed to have different areas of interest, and though we were in different groups, were great about ensuring other groups saw their discoveries. Great team work!
- Recommended for
- Amazing crew, both to keep the boat going, and the diving team. Amazing food. Spectacular diving!
Very nice. Will return.......
****Whale shark***** at Koh Bon - Wast Ridge All the sealife on the reefs Boonsung Wreck
- Recommended for
- Reef Selection, Food, Dive Masters/Boat boys
great value for money and super friendly staff
Rechelieu Rock was my favorite. The sheer number of so many different kinds of fish is just mesmerizing. We saw three whale sharks at The Dome and Koh Bon.
- Recommended for
- staff, diving sites, vibe
First Liveaboard Experience
I went during the beginning of the season (November) so the boat was only at half capacity which gave us more space and comfort, couldn't imagine at full capacity! It was nice that they allowed us to make changes to schedules if we wanted to dive certain sites again. The boat itself was well maintained and clean, my bunk however didn't have a fitting mattress so I was a little uneven but no big deal, slept like a baby from all the diving. Food was amazing! It was hard not to over eat and feel like you're about to feed the fish. They weren't kidding about eat, sleep, dive and repeat! The boat crew were super helpful even though I don't expect it (as a dive professional I'm use to doing everything myself anyway).
- Recommended for
- Food, Crew and Dives
Very nice
Doing 3 (!!!) dives on Richelieu Rock.
- Recommended for
- The guides and boat crew are giving their everything to make every guest happy and keep us all safe. The rocking boat made me sleep like a baby. How that cook manages to feed so many people.
Very good first experience
Richelieu rock <3
- Recommended for
- The diving site / the ambiance
Good diving. Terrible sleeping.
Richilieu rock diving. Beach visit similan
- Recommended for
- Dive sites, value, staff
I met a whale shark three times.
- Recommended for
- Guide, diving point, food
Top trip, super nice crew
Great experience and top sightings in these 5-day trip with exceptional crew service.
- Recommended for
- crew, organization was top, dive sites were great
Beautiful Richelieu Rock! Whale Sharks at Koh Tachai and Koh Boon! (We saw 3 whale sharks in this trip.) Foods on board!
- Recommended for
First, Dive sites is best. :) Second, Instructor and crew are so frendly, kindly and so funny. Thank you so much Special thanks to Tiago & Flip :)
- Recommended for
- crew service. dive guides. value for money
Great Diving Experience
Extremely friendly dive instructors, most of the dive sites were great too!
- Recommended for
- 1) The company (Dive instructors), 2) Diving Spots 3) Fellow Divers
Budget trip for dive lovers
-Beautiful sunrise and sunset -Relaxing dives - Have meal after each and every dive -Friendly D.M. -have a great time taking pictures on the beach
- Recommended for
- Reasonable price, cheap transport to and from airport, 19 dives in 5 days
Amazing trip
The diving was amazing and the tripulation and staff friendly, also we have an instructor spanish speaker a great thing for my group. My trip was aboard manta queen 1
- Recommended for
- People, diving and instructors
Excellent diving with Manta Queen Crews
Excellent dive sites, professional and friendlies staff and very good liveaboard experience.
- Recommended for
- Dive Sites, Dive Guides, Living Experience
A vibrant and incredible first (of many) liveaboard experience
The dedicated and engaged cohort of staff and crew made my experience wonderful and unforgettable. The food was amazing and plentiful and it was an excellent atmosphere to meet new people with the same common interest in diving.
- Recommended for
- The staff went above and beyond to accomodate everyone's needs, got to dive at so many different sites and meet so many new people.
Most of the dives do not fall into the category best ever, but I've seen my first whaleshark there and it was not a baby. Everything was organized perfectly. The boat is not luxury vessel, but that was not what I was looking for. The mix of people on the boat was great (maybe due to the lower amount of glamour). I would do the trip again.
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Still playing catch up it seems, but I love going through these photos/blog posts to see how the year has played out so far. How is it May already?!?
cinnamon rolls, from scratch, ready to go in the oven. Wow!
Got the recipe from Sally's Baking Addiction, my first time working with yeast & they turned out so good!!
came home late to hubs making breakfast for dinner. #luckygirl
trying my hand at this stone setting thing again. (last time wasn't very pretty..)
I think I did ok! Need some more practice, but I'll be wearing this one proudly for sure!
me time
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- Page 1 Panasonic Lumix GH3 Review
- Page 2 Design and Performance Review
- Page 3 Image Quality – ISO tests Review
- Page 4 Image Quality – Real World tests Review
- Page 5 Image Quality Summary and Verdict Review
Panasonic Lumix GH3: Design
The GH3 couldn't, by any stretch of the imagination, be described as a small or indeed 'compact' camera. Compared side-by-side with its predecessor the GH3 is noticeably taller and wider, and with a deeper hand grip too. This larger hand grip does have a spin-off benefit though in that it allows the newer model to accommodate a larger battery than its predecessor, with the GH3's rechargeable 1860mAh Li-ion battery good for up to 540 shots – a fairly significant improvement over the 340-odd shots facilitated by the GH2's 1200mAh Li-ion power pack.
While it might have a bit more around the waist and shoulders there's no faulting the overall build quality, which is superb. With its magnesium alloy die-cast body the GH3 is by far the most solid Lumix interchangeable lens camera we've yet seen. Panasonic has even gone so far as to weather seal the camera against dust and moisture, enabling it to be used in all kinds of inclement weather. At 855g with a battery, SD card and 12-35mm lens attached the GH3 isn't particularly light though, which could well put some people off. Despite this, the camera does feel very well balanced in the hand though. The tactile rubber grip that stretches all the way around to the rear of the camera also helps to make it comfortable and secure to hold.
Button placement has undergone a fairly radical re-think from what was found on the GH2. For example, the GH3 now sports dual control dials in the same way that many top-end DSLRs do – especially handy if your regularly shoot in Manual mode. The dedicated access buttons for White Balance, ISO and Exposure Compensation buttons have also been shifted from the D-pad to the top plate where you'll find them neatly arranged in a line within easy reach of your forefinger.
The back of the camera sees plenty of change too, with the Playback button shifted over to the left of the viewfinder in order to make way for a dedicated AF mode toggle switch that can be used to switch directly between AF-S, AF-C and MF using your thumb. The one-touch movie-record button that was found on the top-plate of the GH2 now sits alongside this AF mode control. There are also four Function buttons that can be variously ascribed as you see fit. One of these doubles up as the Quick Menu button, which can be used to call up a stripped back menu of all the main shooting settings for quick changes on the go
Panasonic Lumix GH3: Performance
In terms of performance, the thing that immediately strikes you is just how good the GH3's touchscreen is. Whereas many camera touchscreens in the past have felt somewhat clunky and unresponsive, the GH3's is on a par with the very best smartphone and tablet screens. Using the screen to set a focus point with Touch AF we found the camera registered our subtle finger jabs with considerable ease. The combination of Touch-AF and a super sensitive touchscreen vastly improves AF operation too. The GH3 benefits from Panasonic's Light-Speed AF technology, which more than lives up to its name with almost instantaneous focus lock. Using a variety of Panasonic lenses we experienced very little in the way of focus hunting, either in single or continuous AF modes.
One performance issue we did experience related to the camera occasionally locking up while in playback mode. An odd occurrence and something we were only able to fix by removing and then reinserting the battery. Our sample came with the latest firmware, however Panasonic have told us that a further firmware update will be released in the near future to fix this. The only other criticism we have is that the electronic viewfinder seems slightly smaller than the GH2's and the far corners didn't appear as sharp as the centre of the frame. We tried using the dioptre control to correct this but it didn't seem to have any effect.
Loaded with a Class 10 SanDisk Extreme Pro SDHC card and with the camera set to the 20fps Super-High continuous drive mode we were able to reel off a very impressive 80 JPEGs at full resolution. The Super-High drive mode is JPEG-only and so when we switched to Raw recording the camera automatically selected 6fps instead. At this setting we managed to record 20 individual Raw images before the memory filled and the frame rate dropped. Shooting Raw and JPEG simultaneously the GH3 managed 19 frames before locking up.
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What exactly do you do here? +
The CSPC community orchestrates events where members can explore and celebrate their sexuality. Depending on the event, this can involve play (BDSM, sensation, etc.), sex (voyeurism / exhibitionism, group, etc.), and socializing. Consent and respect are of the utmost importance, and we have trained staff overseeing activities.
Sounds fun! Can I come? +
Our parties are open to CSPC members and their invited guests. Not a member yet? You must first attend a New Member Orientation. We host New Member Orientations before most of our parties. If there is an event you want to come to but are not a member, look for an event that is billed as "New Member Orientation before [name of event you want to go to ] and then purchase a ticket! We also host New Member Orientations once per month on weeknights that are not attached to parties. Check out our Events Page to see what's coming up.
"Does the CSPC host [insert particular kind of kink] parties?" +
All our events are created by our members, for our members. If there is a particular party that you want to attend and you don't see it on our Events Page, that doesn't mean we don't do them, we just don't have people who are championing them yet. You can bring that party to life! Contact the Programming Team to find out how you can create your dream party
Will I get to fulfill all my wildest fantasies? +
We sure hope so! But the reality is that it may take time to foster the connections and trust needed find those special partners. We hope to offer you a venue to see new things, have conversations, put yourself out there, and progress on your sexual journey. Enjoy the process! Having a friend or partner with you can be a huge help.
What do I wear? +
First off, please arrive in street-legal attire. Once you are inside, feel free to change into whatever makes you feel sexy and confident. We see everything from fetish wear to business casual. Some parties have themes, feel free to dress up if you feel so inspired! Still not sure what to wear? You can never go wrong with black or leather pieces. You can be naked, barefoot, wrapped in a sheet, dressed to the nines, covered head to toe in latex… your imagination is your only limit!
What is permitted at your events? +
Read our Essential House Rules
Can I bring a guest to a party? +
When a member purchases a party ticket, they have the option of also purchasing up to 2 non-member guest tickets. If after buying your member ticket, you later decide to bring a guest or want to switch your guest, you can do so in the Member Portal.
All members and guests must have a valid ID to enter the party.
Guests do not need to attend the New Member Orientation. However as their host, you are responsible for your guests following the Essential House Rules.
If your guest would like to attend the New Member Orientation, you both may if space permits. This WILL NOT count towards membership unfortunately as our software doesn't accommodate this scenario. Alternatively, your guest may purchase a New Member ticket, and you (the member) may join them if there is space.
Lost & Found +
Current items can be found here. If you see something that belongs to you, you can either pick it up by attending an event or by coming to the board meeting. Board meetings are the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7pm at Gallery Erato. Items that haven't been claimed for 2 months will be donated.
How do I become a member? +
Not a member yet? You must first attend a New Member Orientation. We host New Member Orientations before most of our parties. If there is an event you want to come to but are not a member, look for an event that is billed as "New Member Orientation before [name of event you want to go to ] and then purchase a ticket! We also host New Member Orientations once per month on weeknights that are not attached to parties. Check out our Events Page to see what's coming up.
What does it cost to become a CSPC member? +
Membership is $5 per month. When you become a member of the CSPC your membership will auto-renew each month until you decide to cancel it. You can manage your membership in the Member Portal.
I attended a New Member Orientation but the member portal says my membership is inactive. +
Thanks for your patience! We process new memberships by hand, so it can take up to a week for us to catch up on paperwork. If it has been more than 7 days feel free to email us here.
How do I login to the member portal? +
How do I renew my membership? +
Log in to the CSPC Member Portal and select "My Membership" from the dropdown menu.
I forgot my member number. How do I log in? +
Do you remember the email address that is associated with your CSPC membership? That's all you need to log into the member portal. Go to Help With My Account and enter your email address to regain access to the CSPC member portal. Once you are logged in you will see your member number up at the top of the page.
What if I changed my email address? +
If you no longer have access to the email address that you used to set up your CSPC membership account, email membership(at)thecspc.org with your legal name, your DOB, your CSPC member number, and the new email address you would like to use for your account.
I have a reciprocal membership, how do I attend a CSPC event? +
Go to the Membership section of our website and follow the instructions. Do note, reciprocal members still have to attend a CSPC New Member Orientation before attending their first event, but we do have those before nearly every event.
Can I buy tickets at the door? +
No - All tickets to all events must be purchased online in advance. Tickets must be purchased at least 6 hours prior to the event start time so that our hosts can print out the check-in forms. There are no door sales for any of our events. We know this is inconvenient but it is a necessary adaptation to our new location.
What if I don't use credit cards? +
Visa gift cards purchased at convenience stores work great with our online system. Use cash to get one of those and then use it to get your tickets online.
I bought a ticket to a play party but can no longer attend. Can I get a refund? Can I transfer my ticket to someone else? +
We do not offer refunds to our play parties. However, it is possible to transfer your ticket, which you can do through the Member Portal.
To change who you are bringing as your guest: Go to your event registration page and edit the guest info. Changes are allowed up to 6 hours before doors open.
To transfer your ticket to another member: The recipient of your ticket must be an active member or they will not be let into the event. If need be, they can renew their membership online; this cannot be done at the door. To transfer, go to your event registration page and edit the attendee info. If the ticket includes a guest, you must update the guest name on their behalf (see "Changing your guest" above). Transfers are allowed up to 6 hours before doors open. You may wish to email the recipient a screenshot of the updated registration as proof of transfer. The recipient of your ticket and their guest must present their valid photo ID and their member number at the door.
I bought a ticket to a New Member Orientation but can no longer attend. Can I get a refund?
Yes, we do offer refunds for New Member Orientation if you email us in advance of the event to let us know. We understand joining can be a big decision, and you should do so in your own time.
What if I come to New Member Orientation and decide the CSPC is not for me? Can I get a refund?
There is no obligation to join the CSPC when you attend an orientation. We sell advance tickets because we do not have point-of-sale system at the door and our orientations often sell out out and we want to be sure there is space for everyone. If you decide you don't want to become a member of the CSPC, let the person at the front desk know on your way out and email us so we can process your refund.
Gallery Erato +
Our prior location on 15th Ave in Interbay closed in 2016. We now rent space on a per-event basis from Gallery Erato, which is the new permanent location for our sister organization, The Pan Eros Foundation (formerly the Foundation for Sex Positive Culture)
Directions and Parking +
Gallery Erato is located at 309 1st Ave S. There is a pay parking lot along our north wall. Pioneer Square has free on-street parking after 6pm and on Sundays. This neighborhood is very well served by public transportation, including many bus lines, the streetcar, and the LINK light rail.
Remove valuables from your car. You are welcome to store them in our lockers. If you required a lock, please bring your own.
Accessibility +
There is a small lip from the brick sidewalk into the Gallery. We have a folding wheelchair ramp that can be put out to transition over this lip so that our main floor will be accessible to folks in wheelchairs. It is stored just inside the front doors to the left and can be put out as it is needed. There are play stations, refreshments, and restrooms on the main floor. Unfortunately, the basement of our space is only accessible via stairs.
Will I be Welcome Here
I'm new to kink, are there beginner parties? +
We have a number of events geared towards people who are new to the community, such as Passport, Take Off Friday, Fresh Meet, and Amuse Bouche.
I am _ years old. Am I too young? Too old? +
Our events are open to anyone over the age of 18. Our parties welcome and celebrate the sexuality of adults of all ages- it really runs the gamut. Since we restarted operations in January of 2018, the youngest person through our doors was 18 and the oldest was 84.
Are parties queer/trans friendly? +
Absolutely! Our parties welcome anyone regardless of how they identify. If you are LGBTQIA and are interested in spaces that specifically center queer folk, come check out our quarterly party called LaQueer, which is created by our queer members for our queer members! Also, all of our bathrooms are gender neutral.
Are people going to watch me play? +
All of our play areas are open to members, so people can see you play. We do not have private rooms, though some mattresses may have sheer curtains around them. We ask that guests who are voyeuring from a social area be conscious of how their energy may project into a scene. In general, we ask that guests give players their space unless you are invited to come watch up close by the participants. Additionally, if someone's voyeuring is impacting your scene and you do not like it, talk to a Monitor or an EC and our staff will ask that person to move along so you can continue your scene. We do have one party called Myself! that specifically encourages exhibitionists and voyeurs, so if having people watch (and get off) to your scene is your cup of tea, that's a great event to check out!
The CSPC holds events at Gallery Erato, which is operated by our sister organization, the Pan Eros Foundation.
Want to talk to us? Come to our board meeting, which is held at Gallery Erato on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7pm.
309 1st Avenue South in Pioneer Square
Questions for the CSPC?
Note: Unless you request otherwise, emails sent to CSPC leaders may be shared among the leadership team in order to find you an answer. If you prefer some, or all, of your email not be shared, please make that clear.
Find the right person to contact below:
Board Member & Communications Director, press, info
Board Member, graphic design, event performers, accessibility
Programming Team Lead, member engagement, new event onboarding
Board Member, facilities, equipment rentals, org history
President of the Board & Managing Director, events, policy
Treasurer of the Board, finances
Tech Coordinator
Membership portal, registration
Secretary of the Board, legal
Executive Director & Board Member, mission alignment, recruitment
Board Member, interorganizational partnerships, ethics & consent
Interim Operations Manager, contractor
Volunteer Coordinator
Diversity Channel for thoughts and suggestions on improving diversity
General Feedback for the CSPC
Want to Champion a party? Reach out to Kelly and Shelley on the Programming Team
Still not sure who to contact? Email firstname.lastname@example.com


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Though it may seem counterintuitive, new research shows that American women who were shipped overseas to Vietnam are currently more happy than the average woman.
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About 265,000 women served in the U.S. military during the Vietnam Era, with as many as 11,000 deployed to Vietnam but not formally assigned combat roles. Nonetheless, they were deployed to combat zones where they experienced warzone stressors and hostile fire.
"Our results suggest that a military career – which by military rules in force during the Vietnam era, precluded a woman from typical wife and mother roles – afforded women a meaningful experience that continued to positively impact their emotional well-being, even decades after the war," said the study's senior author Jeanne Mager Stellman.
Career military women who never had children also reported being happier than the average American woman.
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"Women who volunteered and went to Vietnam in the 1960s may have done so as a way of breaking away from the traditional roles assigned to women in the United States during that time, and they seem to have continued on a different trajectory in post-war years," said Dr. Stellman.
Deployment to Vietnam for both military and civilian women had other positive aspects. Many women reported satisfaction from their work with the wounded troops and civilians in Vietnam. Those who served as nurses, in particular, commented that they were given much more responsibility in their positions while in Vietnam than they would have had in a similar civilian job in the U. S.
An earlier paper by Dr. Stellman and the Boston-VA based group evaluated the psychological well-being of approximately 1,300 female military personnel, Red Cross workers, and others deployed to Vietnam.
"Our new study underscores the benefits of a military career for those women who chose it," noted Dr. Stellman. "Entering military service or volunteering for civilian activities in a warzone offered an opportunity for talented women to establish careers, and rise to high ranks and achieve positions that would be impossible in the civilian world. In addition, career military women in general, lived in a supportive community that was knowledgeable and sympathetic to their work. What we learned from this study can help to improve the experiences and well-being of current and future generations of female military personnel."
(Source: Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health)
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