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drab |dræb| — a dull greyish to yellowish or light olive brown
Dracaena |drəˈsɪʌõnə| — an agave that is often cultivated for its decorative foliage
drachm |dram| — a unit of apothecary weight equal to an eighth of an ounce or to 60 grains
drachma |ˈdrækmə| — a unit of apothecary weight equal to an eighth of an ounce or to 60 grains
Draco |ˈdreɪkoʊ| — Athenian lawmaker whose code of laws prescribed death for almost every offense (circa 7th century BC)
Draconian |drəˈkoʊniən| — of or relating to Draco or his harsh code of laws
draft |dræft| — a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another
draftee |ˌdræfˈtiː| — someone who is drafted into military service
drafter |ˈdræftər| — a writer of a draft
drafting |ˈdræftɪŋ| — writing a first version to be filled out and polished later
draftsman |ˈdræftsmən| — a skilled worker who draws plans of buildings or machines
draftsmanship |ˈdræftsmənˌʃɪp| — the creation of artistic pictures or diagrams
drafty |ˈdræfti| — not airtight
drag |dræɡ| — the phenomenon of resistance to motion through a fluid
drag in |ˈdræɡ ɪn| — force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action
drag on |ˈdræɡ ɑːn| — last unnecessarily long
drag out |ˈdræɡ ˈaʊt| — last unnecessarily long
drag up |ˈdræɡ ʌp| — mention something unpleasant from the past
dragee — silvery candy beads used for decorating cakes
dragging |ˈdræɡɪŋ| — marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner
draggle |ˈdraɡəl| — make wet and dirty, as from rain
dragnet |ˈdræɡnet| — a system of coordinated measures for apprehending (criminals or other individuals)
dragoman |ˈdraɡəmən| — an interpreter and guide in the Near East; in the Ottoman Empire in the 18th and 19th centuries a translator of European languages for the Turkish and Arab authorities and most dragomans were Greek (many reached high positions in the government)
dragon |ˈdræɡən| — a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings
dragonfly |ˈdræɡənflaɪ| — slender-bodied non-stinging insect having iridescent wings that are outspread at rest; adults and nymphs feed on mosquitoes etc.
dragoon |drəˈɡuːn| — a member of a European military unit formerly composed of heavily armed cavalrymen
drain |dreɪn| — emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it
drainage |ˈdreɪnɪdʒ| — emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it
drainboard |ˈdreɪnbɔːd| — a board beside a kitchen sink and inclined to drain into the sink
drained |ˈdreɪnd| — very tired
draining |ˈdreɪnɪŋ| — having a debilitating effect
drainpipe |ˈdreɪnpaɪp| — a pipe through which liquid is carried away
drake |dreɪk| — English explorer and admiral who was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe and who helped to defeat the Spanish Armada (1540-1596)
dram |dræm| — a unit of apothecary weight equal to an eighth of an ounce or to 60 grains
drama |ˈdrɑːmə| — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
dramatic |drəˈmætɪk| — sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
dramatically |drəˈmætɪkli| — in a very impressive manner
dramatics |drəˈmætɪks| — participation in theatrical productions as an extracurricular activity
dramatist |ˈdræmətɪst| — someone who writes plays
dramatization |ˌdræmətəˈzeɪʃn| — conversion into dramatic form
dramatize |ˈdræmətaɪz| — put into dramatic form
dramaturgic |ˌdræməˈtɜːdʒɪk| — relating to the technical aspects of drama
dramaturgical — relating to the technical aspects of drama
dramaturgy |ˈdræmətɜːrdʒi| — the art of writing and producing plays
drape |dreɪp| — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
draper |ˈdreɪpər| — a dealer in fabrics and sewing materials (and sometimes in clothing and drygoods)
drapery |ˈdreɪpəri| — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
drastic |ˈdræstɪk| — forceful and extreme and rigorous
drastically |ˈdræstɪkli| — in a drastic manner
draught |dræft| — a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
draughts |draf(t)s| — a checkerboard game for two players who each have 12 pieces; the object is to jump over and so capture the opponent's pieces
draughtsman |ˈdræftsmən| — a skilled worker who draws plans of buildings or machines
draughty |ˈdræfti| — not airtight
draw |drɔː| — a gully that is shallower than a ravine
draw away |ˈdrɒ əˈweɪ| — move ahead of (one's competitors) in a race
draw back |ˈdrɒ ˈbæk| — pull back or move away or backward
draw in |ˈdrɒ ɪn| — pull inward or towards a center
draw off |ˈdrɒ ˈɒf| — remove by drawing or pulling
draw out |ˈdrɒ ˈaʊt| — cause to speak
draw up |ˈdrɒ ʌp| — form or arrange in order or formation, as of a body of soldiers
drawback |ˈdrɔːbæk| — the quality of being a hindrance
drawbar |ˈdrɔːˌbɑːr| — a strong metal bar bearing a hook to attach something to be pulled
drawbridge |ˈdrɔːbrɪdʒ| — a bridge that can be raised to block passage or to allow boats or ships to pass beneath it
drawee |drɔːˈiː| — the person (or bank) who is expected to pay a check or draft when it is presented for payment
drawer |drɔːr| — a boxlike container in a piece of furniture; made so as to slide in and out
drawers |ˈdrɔːrz| — underpants worn by men
drawing |ˈdrɔːɪŋ| — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
drawl |drɔːl| — a slow speech pattern with prolonged vowels
drawn |drɔːn| — showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
drawn-out |aʊt| — relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
dray |dreɪ| — a low heavy horse cart without sides; used for haulage
dread |dred| — fearful expectation or anticipation
dreaded |ˈdredɪd| — causing fear or dread or terror
dreadful |ˈdredfl| — causing fear or dread or terror
dreadfully |ˈdredfəli| — of a dreadful kind
dreadnought |ˈdrednɔːt| — battleship that has big guns all of the same caliber
dream |driːm| — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
dream up |ˈdriːm ʌp| — devise or invent
dreamer |ˈdriːmər| — someone who is dreaming
dreamily |ˈdriməli| — in a dreamy manner
dreaminess — a relaxed comfortable feeling
dreamland |ˈdriːmlænd| — a pleasing country existing only in dreams or imagination
dreamless |ˈdriːmləs| — untroubled by dreams
dreamlike |ˈdriːmlaɪk| — resembling a dream
dreamworld |ˈdriːmwɜːrld| — a pleasing country existing only in dreams or imagination
dreamy |ˈdriːmi| — dreamy in mood or nature
drear |ˈdrir| — causing dejection
drearily |ˈdrɪərɪli| — in a cheerless manner
dreary |ˈdrɪri| — lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
dredge |dredʒ| — a power shovel to remove material from a channel or riverbed
dredger |ˈdredʒər| — a barge (or a vessel resembling a barge) that is used for dredging
dreg |dreɡ| — a small amount of residue
dregs |dreɡz| — sediment that has settled at the bottom of a liquid
drench |drentʃ| — drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged
drenched |ˈdrentʃt| — abundantly covered or supplied with; often used in combination
Dresden |ˈdrezdən| — a city in southeastern Germany on the Elbe River; it was almost totally destroyed by British air raids in 1945
dress |dres| — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
dress down |ˈdres ˈdaʊn| — censure severely or angrily
dress out |ˈdres ˈaʊt| — kill and prepare for market or consumption
dress up |ˈdres ʌp| — put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive
dressage |ˈdresɑːʒ| — maneuvers of a horse in response to body signals by the rider
dressed |drest| — dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
dresser |ˈdresər| — furniture with drawers for keeping clothes
dressing |ˈdresɪŋ| — savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
dressing down |ˈdresɪŋ ˈdaʊn| — a severe scolding
dressmaker |ˈdresmeɪkər| — someone who makes or mends dresses
dressmaking |ˈdreˌsmekɪŋ| — the craft of making dresses
dressy |ˈdresi| — in fancy clothing
drew |druː| — United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
drey |dreɪ| — the nest of a squirrel
dribble |ˈdrɪbl| — flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid
dribbler |ˈdrɪblər| — a basketball player who is dribbling the ball to advance it
dribbling |ˈdrɪbəlɪŋ| — the propulsion of a ball by repeated taps or kicks
driblet |ˈdriblət| — a small indefinite quantity (especially of a liquid)
dried |draɪd| — not still wet
drier |ˈdrɑɪər| — a substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture)
drift |drɪft| — a force that moves something along
drift apart |ˈdrɪft əˈpɑːrt| — lose personal contact over time
drift off |ˈdrɪft ˈɒf| — change from a waking to a sleeping state
driftage |ˈdrɪftɪdʒ| — the deviation (by a vessel or aircraft) from its intended course due to drifting
drifter |ˈdrɪftər| — a wanderer who has no established residence or visible means of support
drifting |ˈdrɪftɪŋ| — aimless wandering from place to place
driftwood |ˈdrɪftwʊd| — wood that is floating or that has been washed ashore
drill |drɪl| — a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated blows)
drilling |ˈdrɪlɪŋ| — the act of drilling
drily |ˈdraɪli| — in a dry laconic manner
drink |drɪŋk| — a single serving of a beverage
drink down |ˈdrɪŋk ˈdaʊn| — drink down entirely
drink in |ˈdrɪŋk ɪn| — be fascinated or spell-bound by; pay close attention to
drink up |ˈdrɪŋk ʌp| — drink to the last drop
drinkable |ˈdrɪŋkəbl| — any liquid suitable for drinking
drinker |ˈdrɪŋkər| — a person who drinks liquids
drinking |ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ| — the act of consuming liquids
drip |drɪp| — flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid
drip-dry |drɪp ˈdraɪ| — dry by hanging up wet
dripping |ˈdrɪpɪŋ| — a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)
drippy |ˈdrɪpi| — wet with light rain
dripstone |ˈdrɪpˌstoʊn| — the form of calcium carbonate found in stalactites and stalagmites
drive |draɪv| — the act of applying force to propel something
drive away |ˈdraɪv əˈweɪ| — force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings
drive in |ˈdraɪv ɪn| — cause a run or runner to be scored
drive off |ˈdraɪv ˈɒf| — force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings
drive out |ˈdraɪv ˈaʊt| — force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings
drive up |ˈdraɪv ʌp| — approach while driving
drive-in |ˈdraɪv ɪn| — any installation designed to accommodate patrons in their automobiles
drivel |ˈdrɪvl| — a worthless message
driveller |ˈdrɪvlər| — someone whose talk is trivial drivel
driven |ˈdrɪvn| — compelled forcibly by an outside agency
driver |ˈdraɪvər| — the operator of a motor vehicle
driveway |ˈdrɑɪvˌweɪ| — a road leading up to a private house
driving |ˈdraɪvɪŋ| — hitting a golf ball off of a tee with a driver
drizzle |ˈdrɪzl| — very light rain; stronger than mist but less than a shower
drizzling |ˈdrɪzəlɪŋ| — (of rain) falling lightly in very small drops
drizzly |ˈdrɪzli| — wet with light rain
drogue |droʊɡ| — a funnel-shaped device towed as a target by an airplane
droll |droʊl| — comical in an odd or whimsical manner
drollery |ˈdrɒləri| — a comic incident or series of incidents
drome |droʊm| — an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
dromedary |ˈdrɑːməderi| — one-humped camel of the hot deserts of northern Africa and southwestern Asia
drone |droʊn| — stingless male bee in a colony of social bees (especially honeybees) whose sole function is to mate with the queen
drool |druːl| — pretentious or silly talk or writing
droop |druːp| — a shape that sags
drooping |ˈdruːpɪŋ| — weak from exhaustion
droopy |ˈdruːpi| — hanging down (as from exhaustion or weakness)
drop |drɑːp| — a shape that is spherical and small
drop away |ˈdrɑːp əˈweɪ| — get worse
drop back |ˈdrɑːp ˈbæk| — take position in the rear, as in a military formation or in the line of scrimmage in football
drop behind |ˈdrɑːp bəˈhaɪnd| — to lag or linger behind
drop in |ˈdrɑːp ɪn| — visit informally and spontaneously
drop off |ˈdrɑːp ˈɒf| — fall or diminish
drop out |ˈdrɑːp ˈaʊt| — give up in the face of defeat of lacking hope; admit defeat
drop-kick |ˈdrɒp kɪk| — make the point after a touchdown with a dropkick
drop-leaf |liːf| — a hinged leaf on a table that can be raised and supported by a bracket
drop-off |ˈdrɑːˌpɒf| — a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality
dropkick — (football) kicking (as for a field goal) in which the football is dropped and kicked as it touches the ground
droplet |ˈdrɑːplət| — a tiny drop
dropout |ˈdrɑːpaʊt| — someone who quits school before graduation
dropper |ˈdrɑːpər| — pipet consisting of a small tube with a vacuum bulb at one end for drawing liquid in and releasing it a drop at a time
dropping |ˈdrɑːpɪŋ| — coming down freely under the influence of gravity
droppings |ˈdrɑːpɪŋz| — fecal matter of animals
dropsical |ˈdrɒpsɪkəl| — swollen with an excessive accumulation of fluid
dropsy |ˈdrɑːpsi| — swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities
dross |drɔːs| — worthless or dangerous material that should be removed
drought |draʊt| — a shortage of rainfall
drouth |draʊθ| — a prolonged shortage
drove |droʊv| — a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
drover |ˈdroʊvə| — someone who drives a herd
drown |draʊn| — cover completely or make imperceptible
drowse |draʊz| — a light fitful sleep
drowsily |ˈdraʊzɪli| — in a drowsy manner
drowsiness |ˈdraʊzinəs| — a very sleepy state
drowsy |ˈdraʊzi| — half asleep
drub |drəb| — beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight
drubbing |ˈdrʌbɪŋ| — a sound defeat
drudge |drʌdʒ| — one who works hard at boring tasks
drudgery |ˈdrʌdʒəri| — hard monotonous routine work
drug |drʌɡ| — a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic
drugget |ˈdrəɡət| — a rug made of a coarse fabric having a cotton warp and a wool filling
druggist |ˈdrʌɡɪst| — a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs
drugstore |ˈdrʌɡstɔːr| — a retail shop where medicine and other articles are sold
Druid |ˈdruːɪd| — a pre-Christian priest among the Celts of ancient Gaul and Britain and Ireland
drum |drʌm| — a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
drum up |ˈdrəm ʌp| — gather
drumbeat |ˈdrʌmbiːt| — the sound made by beating a drum
drumfire |ˈdrʌmfaɪər| — intense and continuous artillery fire
drumhead |ˈdrəmˌhed| — a membrane that is stretched taut over a drum
drummer |ˈdrʌmər| — someone who plays a drum
drumming |ˈdrʌmɪŋ| — the act of playing drums
drumstick |ˈdrʌmstɪk| — the lower joint of the leg of a fowl
drunk |drʌŋk| — a chronic drinker
drunkard |ˈdrʌŋkərd| — a chronic drinker
drunken |ˈdrʌŋkən| — given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol
drunkenness |ˈdrʌŋkənnəs| — a temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol
drupaceous |druːˈpeɪʃəs| — of or related to a drupe
drupe |ˈdruːp| — fleshy indehiscent fruit with a single seed: e.g. almond; peach; plum; cherry; elderberry; olive; jujube
drupelet |ˈdruːplɪt| — a small part of an aggregate fruit that resembles a drupe
druse |ˈdruːz| — an adherent of an esoteric monotheistic religious sect living in the relative security of the mountains of Syria and Lebanon who believes that Al-hakim was an incarnation of God
dry |draɪ| — a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages
dry out |ˈdraɪ ˈaʊt| — become dry or drier
dry up |ˈdraɪ ʌp| — lose water or moisture
dry-eyed |ˌdraɪˈaɪd| — free from tears
dry-nurse |ˈdraɪˌnɜːrs| — take care of an infant without breastfeeding it
dry-rot |rɑːt| — affect or be affected with dry rot
dry-shod |draɪ ˈʃɑːd| — having or keeping the feet or shoes dry
dryad |ˈdraɪæd| — a deity or nymph of the woods
dryer |ˈdraɪər| — an appliance that removes moisture
dryly |ˈdraɪli| — in a dry laconic manner
dryness |ˈdraɪnəs| — the condition of not containing or being covered by a liquid (especially water)
drywall |draɪwɔːl| — a wide flat board used to cover walls or partitions; made from plaster or wood pulp or other materials and used primarily to form the interior walls of houses


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Though gun control is a polarizing issue in American politics, the frequency of mass shootings has ensured that it stays in the forefront. In a scene eerily similar to the 2012 shooting which claimed 12 lives in a Colorado movie theater, on Thursday night a gunman opened fire during a screening of "Trainwreck" inside of a Lafayette theater.
Identified as 59-year-old John Russell Houser, after attempting to blend in with the terrified crowd he later turned the gun on himself, choosing to end his own life before authorities could intervene. In addition to wounding 10 individuals, he also took the life of two women; identified as 21-year-old Mayci Breaux and 33-year-old Jillian Johnson, both from Louisiana.
As more details about the shooter become available, so far we know that Houser had a radical past. In 2008 his wife, Kellie Maddox Houser, was granted a protective order after he began displaying erratic behavior.
"Trainwreck" star Amy Schumer shared her condolences tweeting, "My heart is broken, and all my thoughts and prayers are with everyone in Louisiana."

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Oil prices may start stabilizing and possibly correct higher this week after dropping nearly 5 percent the week before, according to a CNBC poll of analysts.
Out of 12 analysts interviewed, five expected prices to hold steady this week, two expected a gain while the remaining five were looking for the market to extend last week's declines.
Oil "could easily hit $73 or below" this week, dragged down by weaker equities markets, poor U.S. bank earnings, a cooling off in the China's economy and rising fuel inventories, said Mike Sander of Sander Capital Advisors.
"The March contract for oil is approaching key support areas in the $73 - $75 range, if it breaks through that a fall to $68 should take place," Sander said.
Oil tumbled below $75 a barrel on Tuesday , approaching one-month lows, after higher reserve ratios for selected Chinese banks took effect, rekindling concern that tightening measures by the world's second-largest oil consumer would curb demand.
Also haunting markets, "continued unease" over Greece possibly defaulting on their debt.
"If this happens the dollar would easily go back into the $1.30 range against the Euro and a stronger dollar will put pressure on oil to pull back in price," he added.
Neutral Comments
Gavin Wendt, Senior Resource Analyst at Mine Life said he expects prices to remain steady this week and hold in range between $75 to $85 a barrel.
"Despite everything that's been thrown at the oil market over the past six months or so, prices have been relatively insulated from volatile movements, both on the downside and the upside...I don't see too much more downside for crude prices from current levels."
Markets in the coming weeks will also be looking closely at comments from oil industry heavyweights in the upcoming reporting season, he said.
Bullish comments
Some analysts took a positive stance as buying could be expected following last week's decline.
"I'm bullish - expecting some buying on weakness and a draw down in stocks to buoy prices," said Ben Westmore, an economist at National Australia Bank.
Westmore said he is not expecting China's tightening in monetary policy to have much of an effect.
"There is still a massive amount of stimulus in train in the Chinese economy and the increase in the repo rate and reserve requirements are moving policy to a position that is still highly expansionary (albeit slightly less so than previously)."


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Every Friday, artists drop anticipated albums, surprise singles, and hyped collaborations. As part of New Music Friday, EW's music team chooses some of the essential new tunes. From Foo Fighters' raucous return to Fifth Harmony's first post-Camila single, here are the week's most noteworthy releases.
Foo Fighters, "Run"
The latest single from Dave Grohl & Co. is unadulterated alt-rock radio goodness, fusing the sweeping arpeggios of 2007's "The Pretender" with the breakneck thrash of 2011's "Rope." The Foos might've dressed up as old folks for the song's music video, but that's only because on record they sound as youthfully vital as ever. —Eric Renner Brown
Fifth Harmony ft. Gucci Mane, "Down"
The first Fifth Harmony single since Camila Cabello's 2016 departure features a bouncing beat, polished vocals, and an unlikely assist from Atlanta trap king Gucci Mane. Best of all, the unexpected union totally works. —E.R.B.
Lorde, "Perfect Places"
For the closer from her upcoming second album Melodrama, due June 16, the New Zealand pop sensation turned to "Green Light" collaborators Jack Antonoff and Frank Dukes once again, as well as Miike Snow frontman Andrew Wyatt. The resulting cut is — you guessed it — another blast of anthemic arena-pop girded by vibrant synths and stomping percussion. —E.R.B.
Arcade Fire, "Everything Now"
The wait for new music from the Canadian indie-rockers has been long — outside of their January collaboration with Mavis Staples, they've stayed largely quiet since their absolutely bonkers 2013 double LP Reflektor. But they rewarded patient fans Thursday with the announcement of their fifth album, Everything Now, and the release of its slow-rolling title track. Queue this up and hit the road — this is highway music at its finest. —Madison Vain
Bleachers, "Gone Now"
In recent years, Jack Antonoff's name has been associated with superstar collaborators like Lorde and Taylor Swift — but Bleachers' second album, an anthemic collection built around the ideas of loss and moving forward, proves the musician's just as impressive as a frontman as he is behind the scenes. With songs that range from jazzy to full-on pop, the set is a cohesive but varied compilation of sounds tied together by Antonoff's dance-worthy brand of catharsis. —Ariana Bacle
Radiohead, "I Promise"
OKNOTOK, the forthcoming 20th-anniversary reissue of Radiohead's seminal OK Computer, will contain three previously unreleased tracks. Friday, the British alt-rockers shared one of them, "I Promise," and a music video to go along with it. The cut is peak '90s Radiohead, with a rat-a-tat, military-issue drum beat and solemnly strummed guitars that evoke "Fake Plastic Trees." —E.R.B.
Halsey, "hopeless fountain kingdom"
Since breaking big in 2015 with her lo-fi debut, Badlands, Halsey has sung on the Chainsmokers massive hit "Closer," duetted with Justin Bieber, and, along with playing massive festivals like Coachella, sold out Madison Square Garden. Now, she's returned with her arena-sized second LP. "Badlands was this kind of DIY record," she told EW last month. "Now I've toured the world and have dans that I want to make happy. The space I need to fill with my sound is not a bedroom anymore, it's an arena." —M.V.
Dan Auerbach, "Waiting on a Song"
In a recent interview with EW, the Black Keys frontman described his second solo effort as a "musical stew" of American genres including rock, country, blues, and soul. Auerbach invited ace session musicians such as John Prine, Duane Eddy, and Jerry Douglas to his Nashville studio to bring cuts like shuffling "Livin' in Sin" and slinky "Cherrybomb" to life. —E.R.B.
Major Lazer, "Know No Better"
Just in time for summer, Major Lazer have returned with a six-song EP packed with club-oriented, globally influenced jams. "Our goals are just to make great music," de facto frontman Diplo told EW earlier this week. "and these [songs] are all pretty weird." Dig in. —M.V.
Roger Waters, "Is This the Life We Really Want?"
For the Pink Floyd founder's first solo album in 25 years, he teamed with Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich. Originally conceived as a radio play, it's long on ballads, but there is the killer uptempo rocker, "Smell the Roses." It's also full of his characteristic doomsaying: "It's like truth is now a completely alien concept," Waters told EW in May. "Keep people dumb, uneducated, whatever, so you can go on milking them." —Kevin O'Donnell
alt-J, "Relaxer"
Delicate and sinister, alt-J's third album is an exercise in extremes and experimentation. "Hit Me Like a Snare Drum" is straight from the '60s-era New York rock scene, while the menacing "In Cold Blood" could easily soundtrack the villain's entrance in a '90s video game. "They are eight very different songs and eight very different moods," the group's keyboardist and vocalist Gus Unger-Hamilton told EW. "It's quite a well-balanced meal — gives you all the food groups emotionally." The English band could have easily peaked in 2012 when they won the coveted Mercury Prize for their debut, An Awesome Wave; Relaxer is proof that's far from true. —A.B.
Liam Gallagher, "Wall of Glass"
The mercurial Oasis singer teamed with star producer Greg Kurstin (Adele, Sia) for his swaggering solo single, off his upcoming full-length As You Were. "Wall of Glass" isn't Oasis, but with its wailing harmonica, angelic backing vocals, and propulsive guitar, it ably revives the iconic sound of the legendary Britpop group's early records. —E.R.B.
Prophets of Rage, "Unf— the World"
When Prophets of Rage — the supergroup comprised of Rage Against the Machine members, Public Enemy's Chuck D, and Cypress Hill's B-Real — debuted last year, they seemed to be a temporary novelty borne from the unrest wrought by America's controversial election season. But the election of Donald Trump appears to have spurred the radically progressive hard-rock group, and they're releasing their self-titled debut album in September. Over a quintessentially pummeling RATM beat, Chuck lays out their mission statement on "Unf— the World": "Give a damn, evil can't stand when the people take a stand." Michael Moore directed the cut's disturbing video, adding to its incendiary effect. —E.R.B.
Elton John & Jack White, "Two Fingers of Whiskey"
For The American Epic Sessions, Jack White and T Bone Burnett recreated Depression-era recording equipment and invited modern artists of all stripes to cut versions of classic tunes. They've already released songs by Nas and Alabama Shakes off the upcoming compilation and shared the White and Elton John collaboration "Two Fingers of Whiskey" on Thursday. John's honky-tonk piano and White's raw guitar highlight the song, composed by the former's longtime songwriting partner Bernie Taupin. —E.R.B.
Amber Coffman, "City of No Reply"
The debut solo LP from the former Dirty Projectors singer-guitarist is a batch of 11 effervescent indie-pop songs. "No Coffee" and "Dark Night" feature irresistible, instantly memorable melodies, while cuts like "If You Want My Heart" incorporate some of the sonic weirdness that defined her previous band. "I wanted to do this since I was about five years old," Coffman told EW last month of the project, which features musicians like percussionist Mauro Refosco (Atoms for Peace, Red Hot Chili Peppers). "It was a really special experience." —E.R.B.
Dua Lipa, "Dua Lipa"
"I never want to seem weak in my songs," the 21-year-old told EW earlier this year. "The second I start writing a sad song, I always change it to make it seem like I was more empowered." That approach yielded her debut, which is the disco record of the summer and features proven hits like "Be the One" and "Blow Your Mind (Mwah)" along with fresh cuts like the strutting Miguel duet "Lost in Your Light." —K.O.
The War on Drugs, "Holding On"
Propelled by twinkling synths and shimmering guitars, the lead single from the Philly band's upcoming album A Deeper Understanding, out August 25, picks up where their 2014 smash Lost in the Dream left off: Windows-down-and-speeding-down-the-highway heartland rock bliss. —E.R.B.
The four-song surprise EP from the OVO-affiliated crooner is a gorgeous, brief display of his chilly, after-hours R&B. —E.R.B.
Todd Terje, "Maskindans"
No word yet on when fans can expect the second album from the Norwegian disco-house artist, but Terje dropped a kinetic cover Det Gylne Triangel's 1982 song "Maskindans" Friday — featuring fresh vocals from Triangel. Nearly breaking 10 minutes, the unrelenting track is another essential dancefloor odyssey from Terje. —E.R.B.
Various Artists, "Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)"
The soundtrack for the Captain Underpants film adaptation is as outrageous and silly as the movie it accompanies. There are original compositions from Lil Yachty, Adam Lambert, and, of course, "Weird Al" Yankovic's absurd theme song for the tidy whitey crimefighter. —E.R.B.
Benjamin Booker, "Witness"
The 27-year-old Booker sounds something like Otis Redding covering Ty Segall in an abandoned warehouse. His second album is also his best, from the Arcs-esque lilt of "Overtime" to the gospel-tinged title track. —E.R.B.
Broken Social Scene, "Skyline"
Broken Social Scene are no strangers to lyrical repetition — 2003's "Anthems for a 17-Year-Old Girl," one of the Canadian collective's best-known tracks, is almost entirely made of the hypnotizing chant, "Park that car, drop that phone, sleep on the floor, dream about me" — so it's no surprise their latest song, the folksy "Skyline," is just one repeating verse. It's also unsurprising that its four minutes don't redundant or tired, but soaring, rousing, and perfect for sunsets. —A.B.
Luke Combs, "This One's For You"
The country breakout found chart success this year with his moody rocker "Hurricane" — and now he's dropped a whole collection of scorchers. His debut LP scans the modern country landscape, blending nostalgic heartland rock ("Memories Are Made Of"), cornfield-sized party jams ("Beer Can"), honky-tonk delights ("Honky Tonk Highway"), and bleeding-heart guitar ballads ("One Number Away"). —M.V.
U2, "The Joshua Tree" (Super Deluxe Reissue)
Not lucky enough to catch U2 on their special summer tour commemorating the 25th anniversary of their seminal album The Joshua Tree? Never fear: The Irish rockers have goodies for you, too. This sprawling reissue collects the original album, B-sides from the era, fresh remixes, and a 1987 live set from Madison Square Garden for the definitive document of perhaps the band's greatest period. —E.R.B.
Bob Marley & The Wailers, "Exodus 40"
The album that TIME named the best of the 20th century celebrates its 40th anniversary tomorrow, and this three-disc reissue marks the occasion. There's the classic LP, but also a reworked, resequenced version by Marley's son Ziggy — featuring unearthed vocals and instrumental passages from the sessions — and a sizzling 1977 Marley concert recorded at London's Rainbow Theatre. —E.R.B.


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Mega Gallery: Happy Halloween with the Nokia N8! Incredible Extreme Low Light performance for Nights Out!
Happy Halloween folks! If you're out and about tonight, perhaps in costume, you'll certainly be wanting to save those memories. A phone won't do right – you'll have to bring your camera too.
One of the reasons the Nokia N82 has triumphed for so long is it's undisputed performance in EXTREME low light – which is absolutely perfect for nights out. The last thing you want to worry about when you've had a few is your phone AND a camera (as well as your wallet/keys/cards/cash). Having one less thing to worry about is essential.
How does the new blood fare?Well whether in a pub, club (or in a London Film Premiere :p) the N8 does a bang up job and takes up the N82's challenge successfully.
The Awesome:
- Passes extreme low light tests with flying colours. Literally. Amply lights up people in the dark with the xenon flash without washing them out (too much). Colours do look better on N8 vs N82. Less washed out (w'ell, we'll upload the comparisons we did a while back
- Freezes any action. Your LED enabled camera phone may be able to light up a scene half as good as xenon, but it will inevitably suffer from movement blur. That's not good because people – they are prone to moving. What also really helps is the very fast autofocus and very fast shutter upon pressing the camera shutter button. This is often taken for granted but my Samsung WB600 would wait a second after pressing. It doesn't matter that the flash can freeze if the action is already over.
- Great for night portraits: Note- a lot of folk are wearing facepaint, and most of the girls in general not in face paint are wearing make up/foundation which shows up a little differently under flash than bare skin – e.g. check out arm/neck. (Hence why the faces of the guys look more natural)
- Awesome for group shots
- The N8 was NOT fully charged yet managed to take well over 300 photos ALL WITH FLASH, 8 mins of video, 20 mins calls, 30 mins text and somehow report only 1 bar missing from 8pm to 3am. This maybe incorrect battery life reporting, but if so the N8 would not have lasted until 7pm the next day. (It got to about 4 bars by 9am – killing all background processes severely helped – and the N8 didn't die. Once on 1 bar it went back on charge)
- Note: N8 was on full brightness in normal mode. You could possibly extend the N8 battery life by pressing power button once and selecting "Activate power saving". This will push your N8 to 2G, reduce screen brightness amongst other things..
- The 3.5″ AMOLED screen makes a perfect view finder. Excellent viewing angle means you can still see your subject even if you place the cam at awkward angles.
- Simple enough operation for other people to use. Other folk just assume it's a camera.
- not N8 specific feature – but the camera strap hole/strap is positioned at the right place for right handed folk – (not so with N900). Makes it easy to protect your N8 from dropping.
The not so good.
- In Auto mode, suffers from MAJOR red eye. Helps on Halloween but possibly not any other night. There's red eye reduction function but seriously – due to the annoying camera UI every time you restart the camera it forgets you set it on red eye. On the upside – I'd rather have red eye than shitty, blurry, dark LED lit photos. NOTE: In a pub (or elsewhere where it's not virtually pitch black) red eye is less of a problem.
- The uncovered camera glass means it will suffer greatly from smudging which will make focusing difficult if there's crap on the camera glass. It also affects flash photos. You can just wipe it, but remembering is a task. Especially if someone else is taking your photos and aren't aware of that problem.
All in all STELLAR job by the Nokia N8. Fantastic low light performance that surely would make N82 users proud. Full sized pics available in the gallery
Nokia N900 Low Light Video and Live Band Fantastic Audio Quality Samples
These are some short clips taken by the Nokia N900 to show low it's performance in really low light and handling extremely loud audio recording (by the guys from "Platform Six". The speakers were pretty much above the N900.
As you can hear, the audio recording is fantastic. Where most other phones (and even dedicated digicams) would have crumbled, giving inaudible, harsh noise, it's very comfortable listening with the Nokia N900 (and in general, the Nseries range).
Video quality is pretty good too in this extreme low light. Ignore the frantic shaking that happens, the N900 is being waved about the place quite violently.
So, if you're going to be recording your mate's band, a high profile gig – you can trust that the N900 will give you great clips to remember.
[Note, N900 cannot use dual LED for video light yet. Not that dual LED for video helps for anything but things within macro distance)
Related post:
N900 Video Sample – Indoor, Decent Lighting
I love Rock and Roll – Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
I Bet that You Look Good on the Dance Floor – Arctic Monkeys
Take me out – Franz Ferdinand
Smells Like Teen Spirit – Nirvana
Mix Play that Funky Music – Wild Cherry Seven Nation Army – The White Stripes
Your Sex in on Fire – Kings of Leon
Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen
Video: Nokia N900 Startup time (on Pre-Production Firmware)
This is nothing of major significance. I just like to have some record of start up times (to see in firmware upgrades down the line if it's improving or not).
To make things fair, time starts from "pressing on" until I see the screen (easier to make comparable results this way)
For comparison:
- the N97 does around 34 seconds on its latest V12 firmware.
- Older S60 devices like my N93 could manage around 18 seconds.
- From other manufacturers, an old video by CNET showed the Palm Pre at 1 minute 46 seconds
- iPhone 3G at 48 seconds and
- iPhone 3GS at 19 seconds.
If any of those phones have improved in firmware, note now that the N900 isn't even in final firmware.
How does the N900 NOT on final firmware fare? (Also check out the start up "Nokia Hands" animation in widescreen)
33 seconds (via this method of time keeping, though for actual bootup when you can press stuff is about 43
Now I know it's not all about startup time . That's not an excuse for the N900(against the 3GS). My N97 is relatively quick for a smartphone for startup but I'd gladly trade in some startup speed if it was much more faster at the rest of the smartphone tasks and much more stable so I wouldn't have to keep shutting it down and restarting again! Not sure about the N900 (but my N800 is very stable)
Video: Nokia N900 Video Samples (low light – and also a 16:9 photo sample)
(Low Light) Video Samples from the Nokia N900. Note, the N900 is not yet at final production software. Also, if you're watching this within the first few hours of me posting, YouTube may not yet have converted it properly yet.
Update: If the video playback appears choppy, it does NOT look like that in the original file. In the YouTube video, I noticed it was choppy until I pressed HQ. After that, even normal quality looked fine.
ok, Wait, here's the same first video in vimeo (It's also converting so bear with me :):
Video recording is 848:480 at 25FPS. The original file is 1:30 seconds long and 36.6MB in size. As a reference, N900 performs better than the Nokia N97 in low light. In conditions where you actually have decent amount of lighting (i.e. not in a cinema) it's fantastic. Another thing worth noting is that Video in N900 has closer focus than N900. Check out Neil's (the closest guy) face.
Sorry these are the only two samples – I didn't capture/transfer any except these because we thought we'd have more time with the N900s. Unfortunately, Jussi had to take them back to Helsinki. 😦 I'll try and get some more today. Same for photo samples. BTW full screen viewer for 16:9 photos is awesome.
Video: Samples of the Nokia N86's impressive DIGITAL zoom
Earlier in July, the All About Symbian crew discovered a rather brilliant feature in the N86 that was never spoken about by Nokia. Real, usable digital zoom that preserved much more detail than previous/standard methods.
James Burland from Nokia Creative, using the Steve's same N86 shows us again exactly how good that zoom is in this video (at a bird sanctuary?)
Just check out the obvious detail there. At times, I forget it's zoomed in as on every other mobile device, digital zoom produces blocky pixels that make you regret using the digital zoom afterwards. With the N86 is a practical feature (well for video anyway)
This isn't exactly how it works but when capturing a VGA video, but basically instead of zooming in on the 640×480 pixels, thus loosing detail and producing blocky artifacts, the N86 instead uses the entire 3264×2448 and (depending on zoom level) crops a portion of it to VGA, maintaining more of the detail than usual.
It's not optical zoom, but it's a very useful alternative and very effective up to 4x/5x zoom.
Via Nokia Creative
Here are some more video examples from N86 user ChampionJohnny
In this first video, look how at first the text is unreadable. But with the N86's quality digital zoom, you can read even the smaller print.
In the second and third video, note again how much detail is maintained up to 4x digital zoom
Note: viewing on fullscreen on a desktop may make the videos appear more blurry – but that's because they're only VGA resolution. They would probably be even more impressive when Nokia ups the ante to HD ( 720p and maybe even bring back optical zoom)
Video: Nokia N97 vs HTC Touch Pro2
The Nokia N97 and the HTC Touch Pro2 are two similar looking devices with very similar array of features. I was very impressed with the spec sheet of the Touch Pro2, and back in April felt that it's what the N97 should have been, at least in terms of being having a better QWERTY keyboard, higher resolution screen, and winning at the numbers game in terms of CPU and RAM.
Tekno Review have put together an excellent video comparing 12 aspects of both devices.
- Design – Apples and oranges – personal preference issue. It's a draw at 8 a piece. For me though, he black N97 wins by miles. If it was a continuous glossy piano black, smooth edge/rim gun metal it would have been almost aesthetically perfect.
- Build Quality – Robust mechanism on the N97 edges out the Pro2, 9 to 8
- Slide out keyboard – The HTC device is setting a standard for how QWERTY keyboards should be on tiny mobile devices. The N97's keyboard is great once you get used to it, but the HTC Pro2's keyboard is fantastic. N97 looses out, 7 to 9
- Screen – higher resolution and better contrast on the Pro2 means the N97 looses again, 7 to 8
- Touch Screen sensitivity – N97 isn't Nokia's second touch screen device btw. Although both devices use resistive touch screens, the Pro2 requires a little less pressure – so the N97 looses out again – 6 to 8
- User Interface – I was cringing here for S60. There were some surprising good points, such as the widget homescreen and Ovi, but the overall experience for tekno review means it looses to the Pro2 7 to 9. 9 though for Pro2? Maybe S60 is so bad it makes everything else look so good?
- Browser – it's another draw here – if the N97 had slightly beefier hardware, though the browser is slightly dated, it would have beaten the Pro2.
- Camera- Here's where the N97 gains back some ground – "Refined" 5MP camera with Carl Zeiss lens beats the Pro2'S simple 3MP camera, 9 to 6
- Video Playback – I cannot believe we still do not have DivX player/playback for S60 5th Edition. DivX for 3rd edition works, (and dvd clips look stunning on the N97) but unfortunately is choppy.The Pro2 also needs a third party app, Core Player so the N97 looses, 6 to 9. A bit harsh imo since out of the box neither would play such files. But I understand the frustration. Thank God for BBC iPlayer to fill my N97 up with movies/tv shows.
- Music Playback – The N97 has inferior speakers to the Touch Pro2. It's a shame really, as big as it is. Even the ancient N95 has better/louder sound. The best stereo speakers on a Nokia device to date still rests on the N800. Fortunately though, this test also takes into account the 3.5mm audio/visual jack, which the Touch Pro2 lacks, and so the N97 wins here 8 to 7.
- Battery life – identical capacity batteries – not necessarily identical battery life but a draw here. 7 all. I'm still charging my N97 daily – but I am using it an awful lot.
- Price and Value – The slightly more expensive N97 does have a whopping 32GB memory (expandable with microSD) and a better camera – so it's a draw here at 7 all.
Final Score – Nokia N97 with 86 points, the HTC Touch Pro2 with 94.
It's not bad for the N97 – 8 point difference.
Could have and should have…
It frustrates me to know Nokia could have and should have done so much more with the N97. These flagships are more than just something to make money with – they bring confidence to the brand. The latter has repercussions on other products, which by the sheer amount of compromises (perceivably to cut costs), brings down the N97 from what could have been a force to be reckoned with to just another higher end smartphone.
Compromising on features to save money is good if we see those price cuts trickle down to the consumer. E.G. the Nokia 5800 – great features, though lots of room for improvement was bang on for the price and was extremely awesome value for money.
However, when you're setting an opening price of £500, you set an extremely high bar of expectations. Something as simple as providing sufficient RAM so handle heavy multi tasking? That was not worth the price cut. It's like having a 2 carat diamond ring set in plated silver. In for a penny in for a pound.
In the meantime, consumers are voting with their wallet and opting for devices which are delivering what Nokia could have and should have.
Having vented out those frustrations, I have to say that I do love the N97 . The N97 is a marvellous phone outright.
Being a fan of Nokia and S60 devices for a long time, watching the growth from the 7650, it's kinda like pushy parent syndrome. Even when they achieve something that's really good by most standards, when you know they are capable of getting 100% but got 90% , you need to voice your disappointment and push for continuous improvement.
Video: Nokia N97 Startup time on V11.0.021
The new firmware (V11.0.021) is 6 seconds slower than V10, clocking 34s whereas before, we got 28s.
However, there are several bug fixes in this firmware which hopefully means we won't be needing to restart too frequently. The improvements are definitely worth the firmware upgrade (not always the case)
The full change log (and annoyances encountered on V10) can be seen >>here<<
– The keyboard is much more responsive, I don't experience the delay in text appearing on screen anymore.
-Punctuation is improved. Before, the N97 had troubles with apostrophes when in predictive text mode. Now it correctly displays I'm, you're, I've etc.
– I still have no voice dialling, but I think I just have faulty hardware (hopefully that isn't affecting other findings)
-Rotation between landscape and portrait, without transition effect is pretty much instant.
-Speed has improved for theme effects. However, transitions still have the same fade out/fade in animation instead of a nicer
Ideally (well for me anyway), in terms of transitions, we'll get the balance of speed and a visually pleasing animation as we have seen in the Nokia Photo Browser (see below)
There are still issues that need fixing (e.g. no long press for numbers) – and who knows, there maybe additional bugs/annoyances introduced into this new firmware.


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Delicately set against the back of a bay on the west coast of Grenada, Saint George's attracts newcomers by the beauty of its location and its friendly, festive atmosphere. This "spice island" capital is an excellent base for visiting the surrounding natural sites, but you'll also want to spend some time here moseying around its narrow streets where colonial houses and lush green gardens coexist. Carenage is Saint George's lively commercial fishing harbour, high in colour, especially when the boats are being loaded with fruit and vegetables destined for neighbouring islands. 5 kilometres south, the Grand Anse beach is one of the most beautiful in the Caribbean islands.
23 February 2021 – Mayreau IslandArrival 23/02/2021 early morning. Departure 23/02/2021 late evening.
Among the string of paradisiac islands with their white sandy beaches that form the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines archipelago, Mayreau is the smallest. Its peaceful and idyllic atmosphere, far from the madding crowd, invites you to relax. Onshore, make the most of a shaded and fully equipped beach, from where you'll be able to set off snorkelling to explore superb coral gardens overflowing with life and colour.
24 February 2021 – Tobago CaysArrival 24/02/2021 early morning. Departure 24/02/2021 early evening.
Scattered between St Vincent and Grenada, the Tobago Cays comprises five little islands: Petit Rameau, Petit Bateau, Baradal, Petit Tabac and Jamesby. This rosary of uninhabited cays in the southern West Indies is a marine park that has some outstanding marine fauna in its turquoise lagoons. Girded and united by a coral reef, these secluded islands are a peaceful paradise for divers, swimmers and snorkellers.
25 February 2021 – BridgetownArrival 25/02/2021 early morning. Departure 25/02/2021 evening.
Bridgetown, the bustling capital of Barbados, is located on the island's south-west coast. Its historic quarters are UNESCO World Heritage sites and contain prime examples of British colonial architecture, which you will see between the postcard-perfect fishing harbour and St Ann's Fort. Streets shaded by palms and flamboyant trees lead you to the Anglican cathedral church of St Michael, built from coral stone, the Barbados Museum and George Washington House, a Georgian-style mansion. There'll be plenty of time to relax on the Caribbean beaches of Carlisle Bay, a few paces from the old town centre.
26 February 2021 – Pigeon Island BeachArrival 26/02/2021 early morning. Departure 26/02/2021 early afternoon.
Linked to St Lucia by a sand causeway, Pigeon Island has been a designated National Park since 1979. The tropical vegetation of this wild, protected island is home to abundant birdlife. It is easy to explore on foot; the remains of Fort Rodney offer an insight into the region's naval history as well as fabulous views. Two beautiful beaches nestle on the southern side of the island, where you can take a scuba dive adventure, an exciting mix of diving and snorkelling.
26 February 2021 – SoufrièreArrival 26/02/2021 mid afternoon. Departure 26/02/2021 evening.
Nestled in the crook of a breath-taking bay, the former capital of St Lucia is brimming with attractions. Soufrière is famous for The Pitons, volcanic spires that tower over the entrance to the town, and you will fall in love with its authentic Creole charm and warm friendly atmosphere. As well as diving and swimming off exquisite beaches, don't miss Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens for the mineral baths, one of the natural wonders of the Caribbean.
27 February 2021 – Les SaintesArrival 27/02/2021 early morning. Departure 27/02/2021 early evening.
During the feast of All Saints in 1493, Christopher Columbus discovered this archipelago of nine islands that he named "The Saints". Today, only two of them are inhabited. Terre de Haut, in the east, is dominated by the Morne Mire hill; at the summit stands Fort Napoleon, paying homage to the islands' history. In the heart of the botanical garden, shared by iguanas and cacti, there is an exceptional view of the Baie des Saintes, one of the most beautiful in the world. On Terre-de-Bas, you'll be charmed by the authenticity of the village of Petites-Anses. Off the coast of the "Saints" archipelago, traditional fishing vessels sail the blue seas of the Caribbean. Don't turn down a coconut "tourment d'amour", a sweet treat you'll be offered when you disembark.
Fort-de-FranceDisembarkation 28/02/2021 at 07H .
Located on the western coast of Martinique, Fort-de-France will amaze you by the splendour of its bay, a magnificent cut-out in the coastline, considered as one of the most beautiful in the world. At the harbour mouth, on its strip of land, fort Saint-Louis overlooks the capital city of Martinique. If you climb up to it, you can see some breath-taking views. Saint Louis Cathedral and the Schoelcher library bear witness to a secular history, intimately linked to the island's story. Why not try some fresh coconut at the colourful Grand Marché. Two really pleasant places you can take a breather in, right in the heart of the city, are the garden of Balata and the Aimé Césaire park.
The information below is current but subject to change at any time without advance notice from government authorities. Please consult your respective government agencies for visa and health information.
Warning about the use of drones: the use of drones aboard PONANT ships, whether they are sailing at sea, at a port of call or anchored, is strictly forbidden. The use of drones on land in the Arctic and Antarctic regions is also strictly forbidden by international polar regulations. In other regions, it may be possible to use drones on land if permission has been obtained from the relevant authorities of each country and each region travelled through, as well as a pilot's licence that should be obtained from your home country. Passengers are responsible for obtaining these permits; they should be able to present them at all times. Passengers who do not obtain these authorisations expose themselves to the risk of legal proceedings.
Passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond the completion of your trip. Passport must contain at least two completely clear, blank, unused visa pages for each visa required, not including any amendment pages. Visa pages with stains or ink from other pages in the passport are not usable. Guests who deviate from the scheduled embarkation or disembarkation port should research the foreign entry requirements for the port country. Due to government regulations, regrettably, Ponant will have to deny boarding to any guest who fails to obtain the appropriate travel documentation for this trip.
In order to participate in diving sessions, guests must have with them a medical certificate less than 1 year old and their up to date dive book.
Scuba diving
Scuba diving
Fauna and flora of the Caribbean Sea
The fauna of the Caribbean Sea is very varied. During the different dives, divers can observe various species of benthic fauna such as French angel fish, queen angel fish, spotted drums, puffer fish, parrots fish, and pelagic fauna such as spotted eagle ray, barracudas, horse eyes jackfish, as well as fixed wildlife such as gorgonians and barrel sponges.
Supervision of the dives
Your dives will be led by your PONANT instructor. He will take care of your safety and that all goes smoothly. On some diving sites, as in natural reserves or if the local regulations require it, a local guide will escort the diving.
Level required for scuba diving on this cruise
The minimum level required for scuba diving on this cruise is 1star CMAS or the PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent). The certification card, the diving log book and a recent medical certificate (less than 12 months) must be presented at the beginning of the cruise to our main diving instructor.
Process of the dives (certified divers)
The instructor can dive with 4 certified divers at a time. The instructor reserves the right to check divers' ability for maximum safety. As we will dive in remote places, the dives will be done without decompression stop. A safety stop of 3 minutes at 5 metres will be mandatory. The depth that can be reached will depend on the certification of the divers:
- For those with PADI Open Water Diver certificate (or equivalent), the maximum depth can be up to 20 metres.
- For those with PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certificate (or equivalent), the maximum depth can be up to 25 metres.
- If two PADI Advanced Open Water Divers (or equivalent) wish to dive together independently, they must have a briefing first. They must have dive computers and are allowed to go to a maximum depth of 20 metres.
Process of the initiation dives (novice divers)
Before your initiation dive, your instructor will show you the equipment and will explain to you how to communicate underwater using hand gestures and how to breathe through a regulator. Once in the water, equipped with your material, you will learn how to breathe through your regulator on the surface for a couple of minutes. When your instructor feels you are ready, he will immerse you in water for about 20 minutes to a depth of 6 metres maximum.
Duration of the dives
The diving activity lasts from 2 to 3 hours, which includes the journey to the diving site and the diving. This duration may vary according to the site, the level of divers, weather conditions and the number of participants. For experienced divers, the duration of dives varies between 35 and 60 minutes depending on the site, the diver's experience and consumption.
Supplied equipment
- Diving wetsuit
- Stabilising jacket
- Fins, mask and snorkel
- Regulator with octopus and pressure gauge
- Diving computer (for divers mastering their use)
Scuba diving activities on this cruise
(for certified divers)
(for beginners)
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Port Elizabeth, Bequia Island
Grenada - Saint George's, Grenada
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Mayreau Island
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Tobago Cays
Barbados - Bridgetown
Saint Lucia - Pigeon Island Beach
Saint Lucia - Soufrière
Guadeloupe - Les Saintes
These sites are indicative. The proposed diving excursions may be changed depending on weather and safety conditions and the number of divers.
Price per person
- Initiation dive:
- Introductory dive (1 dive): €80
- Ponant Discovery Pack (2 dives): €150
- Certified dive:
- Exploration (1 dive): €80
- Excellence Package (3 dives): €225
- Passion Package (6 dives): €420
Pre/Post & Overlands
After your cruise
Before your cruise
** Prices per person, based on double occupancy
Attention: the prices listed at the time of your reservation can be different from those listed in the brochure. These prices can evolve based on availability and the real time rates of the airline companies selected.
Travellers are advised to check all the information with the authorities concerned prior to the departure date. Ponant advises Travellers to consult the country factsheets relating to the chosen destinations. Ponant specifically draws Travellers' attention to the fact that the information provided may change up until the departure date, and they are advised to consult that information up until the time of departure. CDP invites Travellers to adjust their behavior to the visited country, to exercise vigilance and to avoid carrying valuable objects during their travel.
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The futures of Tasmanian brands like King Island Dairy and Tasmanian Heritage are in limbo after Lion announced a strategic review of its business on Tuesday.
Chief executive Stuart Irvine said Lion Dairy & Drinks' turnaround phase was now complete after three years of growth, change and innovation.
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Professor Hidetomi Oi, President of the International SABO Association, Japan, visited the ICIMOD Knowledge Park at Godawari on 31 December 2013 to observe the prototype of Community Based Flood Early Warning System (CB FEWS). Prof Oi had earlier introduced FEWS technology to ICIMOD through a programme under Japan International Cooperation Agency.
A team of officials from ICIMOD and Sustainable Eco Engineering Pvt. Ltd. accompanied Prof Oi to the Park. The team briefed him about the modifications made to the CB FEWS technology and its successful implementation along the Singora and Jiadhal rivers in Assam, India. They also shared experiences from the communities and discussed technical issues for his inputs.
The prototype was designed and tested at the Knowledge Park for six months before it was installed along the Singora and Jiadhal rivers. The installation was carried out under the Himalayan Climate Change Adaptation Programme (HICAP) to minimize flood risks and enhance adaptive capacity of the communities in the Eastern Brahmaputra basin.
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I was doing some community service work with the Marin Museum of the American Indian while they hosted the annual Novato Multicultural Festival. There was a lot of good food and dancing! Here are some photos:
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Annual Novato Multicultural Festival
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Since I am currently unemployed, I was able to attend San Francisco's 420 celebration at Golden Gate park. There was much smoking and a good time was had by all. There was no violence, but the cops did make a brief appearance in a lone patrol car; all they did was loudly say "Knock it off!" on the loudspeaker; everyone laughed, and then they drove away. Here are some pics, start at the bottom and scroll up:
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Question:I was wondering if Shure earphones would get ruined due to sweating. I want to use them for mountain biking and exercise.
Shure earphones have been used by professional performers on stage for several years. They are typically worn for hours at a time, and as one can imagine, the earphones are exposed to a lot of sweat. All Shure earphones are tested in the presence of heat, humidity, and salt spray to make sure that they work in such a hostile environment.
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The Shure earphone line will tolerate sweat. Shure earphones are designed for musicians on stage where sweat is always a factor. If one does get a fair amount of moisture in the earphone there may be a reduction in sound level for a day. Let the earphones dry out overnight and they almost always return to normal. If not, contact Shure Repair and Service.


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Common Names
Cockatiel, 'Tiel.
Scientific Name
Nymphicus hollandicus.
Cockatiels are usually about 12 inches in length, from the beak to the end of the tailfeathers.
Average Lifespan
Cockatiels in captivity usually have a lifespan of between 10 and 20 years.
Mosy handfed Cockatiels have a very sweet, even temperament, and will exhibit a rather curious and inquisitive nature. They can bond closely with their owners and can be extremely affectionate. Cockatiels are quite intelligent and very social, and enjoy interacting with their human "flock". When properly stimulated, they are relatively easy to care for and make wonderful companions.
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By Staff Sgt. Austin L. Thomas, JFHQ-NCR/MDW Public AffairsOctober 6, 2016
WASHINGTON (October 1, 2016) -- Soldiers from the U.S. Army Priority Air Transport Command's (USAPAT) Pacific Flight Detachment (PFD), were welcomed back onto U. S. soil by their headquarters command at Joint Base Andrews, Md., after a four-month deployment to Afghanistan.
The detachment was greeted at the hangar by family, friends, fellow Soldiers and their senior leadership. A barbeque celebration was held in PFD's honor before they returned to their home station at Joint Base Pearl Harbor/Hickam, Hawaii.
"Our Pacific Flight Detachment is re-deploying from Afghanistan today," said Lt. Col. Heather L. Maki, USAPAT commander. "They've deployed consecutively for the past three years on various length rotations. This rotation was four months long supporting the commander of Resolute Support. We are really excited to get the team back."
USAPAT headquarters is based at Joint Base Andrews and has a subordinate flight detachment located in Hawaii. USAPAT falls under the U.S. Army Aviation Brigade and the U.S. Army Military District of Washington.
"My guys were absolutely unbelievable," said Maj. Courtney L. Kiluk, commander PFD. "They were able to adapt quickly to any situation thrown their way, and provided an unparalleled level of service. My pilots are the best in the Army. It was amazing to work with and learn from them."
The PFDs mission enabled the commander for Resolute Support (COMRS) to perform battlefield circulation, reaching out diplomatically to surrounding countries in his area of responsibility, and flying back to Washington for congressional meetings.
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How Our Blind Dog Taught Me About My Teen Daughter
About four and a half years ago, I convinced my husband that our family was ready for a dog. It had been a couple of years since we'd gotten married, relocated, and blended his life with mine and the kids', and things felt stable and settled. A family pet would be the icing on the cake.
Licorice came to us from a local rescue group, and though we lovingly refer to her as "12 pounds of terror," she is truly the sweetest animal I've ever known. Loyal to the family—and always ready to bark at the UPS guy—she's never met a stranger, and quickly assumes newcomers are here to adore her. We refer to it as fate or the arrival of our third child; Licorice is the perfect dog for us.
So my husband was perhaps a little confused when I began jonesing for a second dog. Wasn't Licorice already everything we needed? Of course she is, but sometimes we're out for a while and she's home alone and she must be lonely. And sometimes just one little dog isn't big enough for everyone to get their snuggling/petting in at the same time. Plus ZOMG Licorice isn't going to live forever and I need a backup. (I don't pretend this process was driven by logic. I'm just being honest.) We returned to the rescue where we got Licorice, but as we wanted another Shih Tzu mix and they didn't have any, I broadened the search. We saw several not-right dogs, and then we found Duncan on Craigslist.
Duncan's family felt they had to give him up because they didn't have sufficient time for him. His skin and coat were in poor shape (Tzus are very allergy-prone) and he seemed to have joint issues, even at the relatively young age of 4. He was stiff and hesitant, but he walked over to my outstretched hand and sniffed, then gave me a lick. "I love him," I announced. "He's the one." Duncan's integration into the household wasn't without bumps in the road—turns out he's closer to 7 than 4 (which never would've been my preference, but too late now), during the transition period he bit several of us, I've already spent hundreds of dollars at the vet nursing him back to health, and by the way, he's almost completely blind.
His former owners didn't even notice, I don't think. He gets around pretty well.
Now that Duncan is happy and healthy and we're all hopelessly in love with him, I'm seeing more and more how much he and my teenager daughter have in common. (For the record, she has never bitten me.) Why is it easier for me to learn these rules of engagement from a 20-pound mutt than from my firstborn? Well, that would be a treatise all its own, probably. Regardless, Duncan has been a good teacher when it comes to dealing with temperamental creatures.
Duncan will tell you when it's okay to interact. Licorice is up for a thorough snuggle any time, anywhere, but Duncan can get grumpy if you get in his face without invitation. Hmmm, that reminds me of someone else I know…. It's not that he (or she) doesn't want love and affection, it's that it needs to be when requested (or at least needs to proceed slowly and be respectful of how it's received).
Duncan doesn't want you to bother him, but he needs to know you're nearby. Maybe it's because he's blind, maybe he's just always been like this, but if he doesn't know where his people are, he becomes concerned. Hear that howling? Sorry, I walked upstairs while he was napping down on the couch. I just need to reassure him that we're around if he needs us, and he'll curl back up and be fine. Duncan doesn't require allowance or chauffeuring, but this seems parallel to the teenager experience, as well. "Leave me alone! Wait, where are you going??"
Duncan isn't playful… except when he is. Don't bother trying to entice Duncan to play if he's not in the mood. But every now and then, he'll start rolling around with a toy like he's a puppy again. My daughter is far too grown-up to be silly, you know, except when she isn't. Trying to lure her into some fun when she's not interested is a fool's errand, but being willing to just go with it on those rare, goofy occasions? Priceless.
Duncan needs structure and clear expectations. In retrospect, I can see where a lot of Duncan's early issues with us stemmed from being unclear on the lay of the land (hey, figuring out where to pee when you're blind and in a new place must be daunting) and our routine. Now that he's settled in, on the rare occasions when his routine is disrupted, it's clear that it stresses him out. This is exactly like someone else I know, though (spoiler alert!) we don't make her pee outside or wait for us to pour a bowl of kibble.
Duncan appears to be fine on his own, but he needs us. It's not just that he doesn't have opposable thumbs with which to open the treat jar, it's that he loves having us as his pack, albeit on his (sometimes grumpy) terms. Is there a teen on this planet who doesn't want you to believe she'd be fine, just fine without your meddlesome presence? Even as my daughter creeps closer and closer to the magical age of legal adult, and even as she assures me that I'm not needed, we're still family, and I will scratch behind her ears if I want to.
Or something. I admit I'm still working out the specifics.


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Are you interested in rowing with us? Awesome! We welcome everyone from beginners to competitive rowers.
If you've never rowed before you have to take our beginner's course, rowing school, in order to be allowed to use the club's boats. We usually have two intensive beginner's courses a year, one in the spring and one in the autumn. The number of spots is limited. Email our rowing captain for more information.
Beginners are also welcome to join our winter training. This is a great way to get started with rowing as you'll learn the proper technique before going out on the water. Training on the rowing machines is also a great way to build up strength and endurance. Beginners that reguarly participate in winter training are guaranteed a spot in the spring's rowing school.
Rowing school
Our intensive courses for beginners consist of around 8 sessions over the course of two weeks. Participants learn the basics of rowing on the water and through land exercises. Towards the end of the course participants join general training. Rowing schools are advertised on på gång, check there to see if one is open for sign up!
Experienced rowers
Experienced rowers are always welcome to join us any time. Contact if you want to know more.
Postadress:Uppsala Akademiska RS - Rodd
UARS, Box 2151
75002 Uppsala
Besöksadress: Kamrersvägen 275651 Uppsala
Kontakt:Tel: 0730846133 E-post: Se all info