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Table 1 gives the average returns of all funds. Large Cap, Mid Cap and Small Cap funds have outperformed BSE S&P Sensex index by wide margins. Lower valuations and strengthening INR and falling government bond yields helped funds outperform the broad market. However, in 2018, government bond funds outperformed equity funds as bond yields fell on falling inflation expectations, RBI bond purchases and strengthening INR.
Sensex & Nifty traded volatile for most part of the trading session in the month of December 2018. Political risk will keep markets on the edge as the current government has lost important state elections, which could impact the outcome of 2019 general elections. We expect Sensex, Nifty to stay volatile and INR is expected to stabilize as macro-economic environment for India is improving. Domestic markets remain attractive with DIIs demand, lower crude oil prices and lower interest rates, among others, being facilitators to help spur economic activity. Sensex and Nifty declined by 0.35% & 0.15% respectively in the last one month. In 2018, Senses and Nifty gained by 7.22% & 4.5% respectively.
On the global front, Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq all hit new lows for 2018 after the Fed hiked interest rates. The major indices rolled over after Fed Chair Powell said the central bank would continue to shrink its balance sheet, tightening financial conditions. Corporate profits in the US increased by USD 47.3 billion or 2.4% (Y-o-Y), to an all-time high of USD 2,012.6 billion during Q2Fy18, following a 8.2% jump in the previous period and missing market expectations of an 8.6% advance. Increase in corporate profits shows the increase in demand for US products (manufacturing & service) globally and uptick in expenditure patterns of US citizens.
FIIs/FPIs have sold Indian equity shares worth Rs. 59 billion & Rs. 34 billion in the month of November 2018 & December 2018 respectively, while YTD, FIIs/FPIs have sold shares worth Rs. 328 billion.
Key risks going ahead for broader market indices are:
- Global inflation rising faster than expected leading to central banks tightening policy. The Global central banks have already raised interest rates to some extent and continue to maintain a view that would increase rates further depending on the growth and inflationary trends.
- Investors have been bracing for a worldwide slowdown in economic growth, mainly driven by higher borrowing costs for dollar debtors and trade tensions between the United States and China. Trade wars are making equity markets volatile as export dependent economies would face the effect of slowdown in the corporate earnings growth due to imposed constraints.
- On the political front, current government has lost important state elections which could impact the outcome of 2019 general elections.
Indian Markets
Consumer inflation in India declined to 2.33% in November 2018 from an upwardly revised 3.38% in October 2018 and below market expectations of 2.8%. It is the lowest inflation rate since June 2017 as food prices fell the most since the series began in 2012. The Reserve Bank of India revised down its inflation forecasts to 2.7%-3.2% for the period Oct 2018-March 2019, amid lower food and fuel prices.
India's industrial output rose 8.1% from a year earlier in October 2018, following a 4.5% growth in the previous month and beating market expectations of 5.7% advance.
Wholesale prices in India rose by 4.64% (Y-o-Y) in November 2018, slowing from a 5.28% gain in the prior month and slightly below than market estimates of 4.7%. It was the lowest wholesale inflation since August 2018, as cost increased at a softer pace for fuel and manufactured products while prices of food declined further.
India trade deficit widened to USD 16.67 billion in November 2018 from USD 15.1 billion a year earlier and slightly higher than market expectations of USD 16.08 billion.
India's current account deficit widened sharply to USD 19.1 billion, or 2.9% of GDP, in July-September 2018-19 from USD 6.9 billion, or 1.1% of GDP, in the same period of the previous fiscal year.
The GST Council cut tax rates on 17 goods and 6 services, ranging from cinema tickets, televisions, digital cameras and Jan-Dhan accounts to frozen vegetables, a move that will cost the Union and state governments about Rs 55 billion in one year.
Global Central Banks Monetary Policy Decisions
RBI policy stance was changed from neutral to calibrated tightening, even as it held the repo rate at 6.5% (during its December policy – meeting) after raising it by 50bps over the two previous policies prior to October policy. In December policy, RBI held rates status quo, lowered inflation projections and yet maintained a calibrated tightening policy.
The Federal Reserve raised the target range for the federal funds rate by 25bps to 2.25%-2.5% during its December policy-meeting and lowered forecasts for interest rate hikes in 2019 amid recent volatility in financial markets and slowing global growth.
Click here to read our analysis on "Fed Rate Hike Impact on Sensex, Nifty, INR & 10 Year Gsec".
The Bank of Japan left its key short-term interest rate unchanged at -0.1% at its December policy-meeting, even after the Federal Reserve raised rates for the fourth time this year. Policymakers also kept the target for the 10-year government bond yield at around 0% and maintained their upbeat view on domestic economy despite slowing growth in China.
The People's Bank of China left its short-term borrowing rates unchanged during its December policy-meeting. The interest rate on seven-day reverse bond repurchase agreements was kept at 2.55%, the 14-day reverse repurchase rate at 2.7% and the 28-day tenor at 2.85%.
The European Central Bank held its benchmark refinancing rate at 0% during 13th December 2018 and confirmed the end of its 2.6 trillion Euro bond purchase schemes later this month, while it will keep reinvesting cash from maturing bonds for an extended period of time. Policymakers also reiterated they expect key interest rates to remain at record low levels at least through the summer of 2019.
The Bank of England voted unanimously to hold the Bank Rate at 0.75% during its December policy-meeting, saying that Brexit uncertainty had "intensified considerably" over the last month while inflation is expected to ease below the 2% target amid falling oil prices.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority raised its base rate by 25 basis points to 2.75% during its December policy-meeting, tracking a similar move by the US Federal Reserve as its currency is pegged to the US dollar.
The Bank of Russia raised unexpectedly its benchmark one-week repo rate by 25 bps to 7.75% during December policy-meeting, saying the decision is aimed at limiting inflation risks that remain elevated, especially over the short-term horizon on the back of the upcoming VAT rate increase. Policymakers expects annual inflation to be 5-5.5% by the end of 2019, before returning to 4% in 2020.
Global Economy
The US economy growth expanded at an annualized rate of 3.5% during Q3Fy18, in line with market forecasts.
Annual inflation rate in the US fell to 2.2% in November 2018 from 2.5% in October, matching market expectations. It is the lowest reading since February. On a monthly basis, consumer prices were unchanged after rising 0.3% in October and also in line with forecasts.
The US unemployment rate was unchanged at a 49-year low of 3.7% in November 2018, in line with market expectations. The number of unemployed decreased by 100,000 to 5.98 million and employment rose by 233,000 to 156.80 million.
The US trade deficit widened to USD 55.5 billion in October 2018 from an upwardly revised USD 54.6 billion in the previous month and compared with market expectations of a USD 54.9 billion gap. It is the highest deficit since October 2008 as lower soybean sales weighed down on exports and imports reached a new record high.
The Eurozone economy grew 0.2% on quarter in the three months to September 2018, unrevised from a second estimate and following a 0.4% expansion in the previous period. It was the weakest growth rate since the second quarter of 2014.
China's consumer price inflation slowed to 4-month low of 2.2% (Y-o-Y) in November 2018 from 2.5 percent in the previous month and below market consensus of 2.5 percent.
China's trade surplus widened to USD 44.74 billion in November 2018 from USD 38.43 billion in the same month a year earlier and easily beating market consensus of USD 34 billion. It was the largest trade surplus since December 2017, as exports rose at a faster 5.4% (Y-o-Y) while imports increased by 3% (Y-o-Y).
China's industrial production rose 5.4% (Y-o-Y) in November 2018, easing from a 5.9% growth in October 2018 and missing market consensus of 5.9%. It was the smallest increase in industrial production since Jan-Feb 2016, as growth eased for both manufacturing and mining while utilities advanced faster.
Global Markets
Wall Street closed mixed on Friday, as markets wrapped a volatile week triggered by the US government shutdown, global growth headwinds, and persistent trade tensions. During the week, Dow Jones gained by 2.75%, Nasdaq surged by 3.86% and S&P 500 jumped by 1%. In 2018, Dow Jones declined 7.3%, Nasdaq plummeted by 6% and S&P 500 fell by 7.8%.
European shares closed higher on Friday, recovering from a sharp sell-off in the previous session, with tech and bank shares among the best performers, as gains in Wall Street lifted investor's mood. During the week, FTSE gained by 0.19% and DAX declined by 0.70%. In 2018, FTSE plummeted by 12% and DAX declined by 18%.
The Nikkei 225 lost 12.1% in 2018, its first yearly decline since 2011 amid growing concerns about the global economic slowdown and the US-China trade dispute.
The Shanghai Composite lost 25% in 2018, the worst performance since 2008 amid trade tensions between China and the US and a slowdown in Chinese economy.
Industry Outlook:
Airline Industry
Airline industry is like a black hole into which mountains of cash disappear with no trace. Jet Airways seeks a cash injection, Air India requires fresh government handouts and SpiceJet's balance sheet weakens due to surge in operating cost. Interglobe Aviation (IndiGo) reported its first ever quarterly loss but it is in the best position as it has the lowest costs & highest market share in the industry. During Q2Fy19 all listed airline companies had witnessed downgrading of their respective credit rating due to deterioration of profitability and raising concerns of debt principal repayments & renewal lease contracts.
Year 2017 was a successful year in terms for both shareholders & company's management of airline companies. All the three listed airline companies had reported record set of bottom-line numbers with margins improvement. Rising domestic airline passenger growth, fall in crude oil prices & stability in INR had helped airline companies to post highest ever profits in 2017.
However, 2018 started on a negative sentiment for airline companies due to sharp uptick in crude oil prices (which led to rise in ATF-Aviation Turbine Fuel prices) and depreciation of INR had filliped increase in operating expenses. Along with the macro-economic factors, intense competition in this industry also played a significant role in steep fall of profitability. Airline companies couldn't pass rise in operating expenses to consumers because of significant pricing pressure from peer groups.
It has been a turbulent journey for all airline companies in India till H1Fy19, we expect profitability to return in H2Fy19 (but lower than compared to Fy18) as prices of Brent Crude fell sharply, volatility of INR has come off and robust passenger growth will buoyant market participant sentiment for this industry.
Click here to read our complete analysis on Airline Industry in India.


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Every week, Richard Cobbett rolls the dice to bring you an obscure slice of gaming history, from lost gems to weapons grade atrocities. This week, it's Easter! Who wants some eggs?
When you think of heroes, you probably don't think of eggs. At least, not if you're sane. For a while though, Dizzy was one of the faces of the UK computing scene - his smile legendary, his adventures popular, and his games mostly a load of complete arse. It's amazing how much less that mattered in a time when most games came on cassettes and only cost pocket-money though, so in honour of Easter, let's take a look at some of Dizzy's greatest hits, and most egg-scruciating misses.
Yeah, okay, that's a bad pun. But I'm almost positive there won't be any others...
From the start, Dizzy enjoyed the title Prince of the Yolkfolk - though I'd take him with a pinch of salt, along with maybe some ketchup. There's never any real sense that his eggy kingdom has much power. They don't even have proper soldiers. Each of the main games is something of a platformer mixed with treasure hunt, where Dizzy must scramble himself to get to some new location - a treasure island, a fantasy world, another, slightly different fantasy world - where he has to jump around and solve the kind of puzzles that made you glad computer magazines at the time printed full solutions.
With his big smile and cheery attitude, Dizzy may not have been a hard-boiled character - but that didn't mean his games were over-easy. Far from it. He was the rare kind of egg best served spoiled. With incredibly limited lives, sprawling worlds and often brutal difficulty, most players cracked early under the designers' brutal yolk - and that's no joke! In early games at least, for example, Dizzy would continue rolling at the end of his jumps, often sending him out of the frying pan into another, very slightly different kind of frying pan. It was never very egg-citing, though it could very quickly get egg-sausting. Not least because the games were plenty damn challenging even if you chickened out with some cheats.
(I hear at least one designer was very anti-this. "Ovum-y dead body!" he shouted at the first player who tried it, before realising he was being shell-fish, and deciding "Okay, omelettin' you off with a warning.")
Individual games varied in quality from bad to mediyolkre, though most had their fans. Most were ported from inferior platforms like the ZX Spectrum, with Codemaster's best-laid plans for PC finally hatching in the form of The Fantastic Adventures Of Dizzy. It tried to be friendlier than its predecessors and flow better, but it was still the same basic game, and many were subsequently left very pissed oeuf.
One of the many problems with the series is that while it initially offered free-range exploration, really you were subject to a battery of very precise jumps and irritating object puzzles. In Treasure Island Dizzy for instance, you needed a snorkel to breathe underwater... but the suicidal, ordered inventory meant that Dizzy would happily take it off and instantly drown if you hit the wrong key. Talk about shell-shock...
It's for reasons like this that the series was best played with a friend by your side - your heads in one basket, if you will - rather than being cooped up on your own. At least then you could sympathise with each other without feeling hen-pecked by the game's dainty little "Whoops!" messages. As for the monsters lurking on the levels, they were a different matter entirely. Dizzy could sometimes take hits, sure, but fight back? You could try, but only if you wanted to see breakfast get served .
On the plus side, dying did mean getting to watch Dizzy's brutal death. I'm not sure if anyone else took a certain sadistic pleasure in screenshotting this, but I have a whole albumin my Flickr account.
Incidentally, the plot of at least some of the games involved Dizzy trying to rescue his girlfriend. I don't think we ever found out what they did together afterwards, but the lack of controversy suggests there wasn't any hardcore forking. Maybe some light spooning. After facing life and limb to rescue her from whatever threat held her captive, the least he deserves is the chance to get clucky... though being an egg, he probably has a greater than average chance of being cock-blocked if he tries. At least we know he's managed to get laid once though, right? That's still a better average than, say, Link.
(If only his girlfriend had been a chicken, so we could find out who really came first...)
Not all the games were platformers, of course. Some were simpler arcade games, like Fast Food Dizzy, which sounds disturbingly like an Egg McMuffin, but was actually a maze game. There was also Bubble Dizzy, Kwik Snax Dizzy, Dizzy Panic... the designers' heads spinning as they made themselves Dizzy. Clearly, everyone's favourite personality-free foodstuff was a fertile source of inspiration that ended up a real nest-egg for everyone involved... though personally whenever I saw Dizzy, I just thought "ovoid."
In fairness, they did at least generally try to come up with new ideas instead of just poaching others... and good or bad, players didn't have to shell out much to play any of them... but don't mistake that as egging them on - especially not now that they're making a return! That would be an egg-regious mistake! I didn't like Dizzy back in the day when I played it, and I can't say my feelings have changed since then.
By the standards of the time though, obviously, they were better than they may sound. Compare them to, say, Rick Dangerous - a popular game, but one built on death and memorising level layouts - and you can see why their cheery, sunny-side up-roach helped make Dizzy a star that a great many players look back on incredibly fondly. Dizzy. Monty Mole. Jet Set Willy. Simpler games, for simpler times.
I think the main reason I never much cared for Dizzy was that a neighbour had the series, and would insist on playing it for hours upon hours while I was at his house, never mind that he had farm-more exciting games on platforms like the NES. Knowing that we could have been playing something cutting edge like Super Mario Bros instead really brought Dizzy's gameplay problems home to roost. If you didn't have that kind of companion experience though, and if you were playing on platforms like the ZX Spectrum, you probably didn't, you'd never have any idea what you were missing. Like games on cartridge that loaded in seconds, not minutes... and on this machine, maybe one-in-three times.
Me, I always wanted more. For starters, exciting adventures, not egg-sitting ones. And who the hell needed Dizzy when we had hardcore platform action like THIS to fill our hearts with joy?
You know what, scratch that. I'm sorry, Dizzy. You meant well, and for the time, you were okay. I'd rather pull out my toenails than actually play you, but I guess you're not such a bad egg after all.
Now, who's up for a nice plate of fish?


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A couple weeks ago, the topic of my weekly Facebook Live Playgroup was "Shake Off The Mom Frump" with my dear friend Tiffany Reese. (If you missed it, you should give it a watch. Tiff and I share all our fav. mom beauty products.) Recently, I got an email from a pregnant mom who was wondering if I had any similar tips for getting through early pregnancy frump.
I felt like it deserved a blog post instead of just an email reply, so here you go.
This mom mentioned she's 8 weeks pregnant and the bloat is setting in. Trust me, I know that struggle! I was about 7.5 weeks pregnant when I had to squeeze myself into a formal dress to accept my Iris Award last May. The bloat was real. It took 2 friends to pack me and allllllll of my boobs into it. I can't believe we got it zipped. Thank goodness I had a blowout appointment that day and time to put on a good face of makeup. I had to fight back the feelings of frump and ick, but I wasn't going to let them ruin my night.
Two lessons I can share from this experience:
1. Dress in forgiving clothes.
You won't fill out maternity clothes just yet, but don't go trying to squeeze yourself into stiff chiffon (or jeans with zippers). This is actually a great time to stock up on pieces that will also serve as transition pieces after you have baby, too. Don't spend a lot of $$ on this. These are not investment pieces. You'll likely end up hating these clothes in 18 months. Try the juniors section in a size larger than you usually wear at Target or Walmart. If you have no budget to work with, see if any friends have some bigger clothes they are looking to unload.
You don't need a ton. A few bottoms, a few tops, maybe a couple dresses. If/when nausea sets in, there may be quite a few days you don't get dressed at all. Elastic waists, leggings, tunics, swing or A-line dresses- these are your friends. I found a couple pair of elastic waist denim shorts at Target last year that took me a long way through pregnancy, and I'm rocking them again now in the 4th trimester (thanks to this non-existent Texas winter we're having).
I also really like these tunics from Amazon. I ordered a size larger than I usually wear. Pair them with some regular leggings in the beginning, and then transition to BLANQI maternity leggings when you start to pop.
2. Take good care of your hair and skin.
Treat yourself, even! If you are due for a root touchup or haircut when you find out you're pregnant, try to get in and get that done asap before you get too sick and tired to sit in a chair for that long. My advice is to not do anything drastic to your hair at this time- no super short cuts, no new bangs, no new hair colors. Stick with what you know how to style and what you know looks good on you. Pregnancy hormones do not mess around, and you could end up on the salon floor in the fetal position, sobbing about how you think you look like a chipmunk with those new layers.
Of course, dry shampoo is a good tool for all stages of life, including pregnancy. And shaking in a little volumizing powder before you put your hair up in a ponytail or messy bun can really help elevate your everyday I-don't-care hairstyle.
Pregnancy clears my skin up so beautifully… only after it completely wrecks it in the first trimester. My bloat and onset of nausea also come with breakouts all over my face and my back. The only thing I can do is keep my skin clean, drink tons of water, and wait it out. Don't skip out on cleaning your face at least every night before bed, no matter how tired you are. I highly recommend stocking up on makeup cleaning wipes. I like Burts Bees and Neutrogena.
The most important thing to remember- give. yourself. a. break. This won't last forever. You'll be filling out maternity clothes soon, and, hopefully, you'll get some relief in the 2nd trimester. It's okay – IT'S NORMAL- to feel blah about how you look, to be exhausted, to not want to get dolled up, to hate the way you look when you do, to cry so hard you scare people. All of that is just another day of real life when you're pregnant. ((HUGS!))
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Google's "FFF" Patent Plan: Find It, Fight It, and Get It For Free
Recently, Google has announced two new patent-related initiatives. The first being the overhaul of Google Patents, a search tool of existing patent databases, and the second being the launch of the Google Patent Starter Program, giving away patents for free.
These two initiatives build on Google's effort to impact patent reform in the United States and beyond. Prior to these announcements, Google's efforts included the launch of the Patent Purchase Promotion in April (which we discussed here). Google has not officially released any information on the outcome of the Patent Purchase Promotion but Kurt Brasch, a lawyer at Google, reported that the program was a big success. In a phone interview with Fortune.com Mr. Brasch stated that the company bought numerous patents at purchase prices ranging from $3000 to $250,000.
The new "Google Patents" search tool focuses on the improvement and expansion of prior-art searches. The new tool covers the entire collection of granted patents and published patent applications from the USPTO, EPO, and WIPO. The new version catalogue's non-patent prior art using the same scheme that applies to patents. A machine classification model classifies everything found in Google Scholar using Patent Classification codes. A user can simply enter the relevant type of invention and Google Patents will find prior art across patents, technical journals, scientific books, and more. In addition to the improved search functions, the interface has been simplified and Google Translate has been incorporated to allow users to search foreign language patent documents using English keywords. In the blog post announcing the overhaul, Google cited the negative effect patent troll's have had on business as the main reason better prior-art searches are needed:
The ability to search for the most relevant references--the best prior art--is more important today than ever. Patent filings have steadily increased with 600,000 applications filed and 300,000 patents issued in 2014 alone. At the same time, litigation rates are continuing their dramatic climb, with patent trolls bringing the majority of cases, hitting companies of every size in industries from high-tech to main street.
By making it easier to find prior art, Google's position is that companies will be better armed to combat patents that likely should never have been granted in the first place. Google hopes that this search tool will improve the efficiency of patent examination and stop "bad patents" from being issued.
Google's new Google Patent Starter Program offers eligible start-ups two patents from Google's patent portfolio free of charge. Upon entering the program, Google will identify a group of 3-5 patent families that relate to the company's focus, and the company will then choose the 2 patents they would like to acquire. Google will retain a broad, nonexclusive license to all divested assets. To be eligible, a start-up or developer must have 2014 Revenues between US $500,000 and US $20,000,000. One catch: you must agree never to use the patent to sue a competitor for patent infringement.
In addition, participants will be enrolled in LOT Network's License On Transfer (LOT) program. LOT is a royalty free patent cross licensing arrangement for transferred patents that includes over 325,000 patent assets. When a participating company sells a patent to an organization outside the network they are obliged to attach a condition to the patent that prevents the new owner from asserting that patent against any member of the network.
Participants will also be permitted to search Google's nonorganic patent portfolio for assets that Google may be willing to sell. Access to the portal will be free of charge and Google has stated that they will provide fair valuation on any assets they are willing to divest.
To goal of the program is to alleviate the burden many start-ups experience when dealing with patents for the first time. It will allow them to show investors that their proprietary assets are patented while also protecting them from allegations of infringement from patent trolls. Under the agreement with Google, these patents can only be used defensively.
It remains to be seen if the Patent Starter Program will significantly benefit the participating the start-ups. The patents are limited to defensive purposes, and may not actually deter patent trolls. Start-ups will have access to view Google's patent portfolio but there is no guarantee that additional patents will be sold, let alone be useful. As Jeff John Roberts points out in his article on Google's patent initiatives, the main benefit of the program is to the LOT network:
Google has found a way to add 50 potentially important young companies to the patent non-aggression pact. Their inclusion in the network will ensure that, if the start-ups fail, their intellectual property will be less attractive to patent trolls looking for shakedown weapons. And if they succeed, their executives will be part of a culture that rejects the use of patents as a tool for aggression and ruinous lawsuits.
As discussed in a previous post, are Google's patent initiatives in the public interest or a monopoly on patent rights? Google's actions are expanding its own patent portfolio, even if it is not the goal of the program. Google insists that these initiatives are being done in an effort to improve the patent system for the technology industry and beyond. By taking patents out of the hands of trolls and sharing licenses through programs like the LOT network, Google could lower the number and value of patents. While this is a noble cause, should the reform of the patent system fall to Google or be by a truly independent third party?
While the effects of Google's patent initiatives remain unknown, they do signal the company's, and by extension the technology industry's dissatisfaction with the current patent regime. Google has been one of the most vocal advocates for legislation that addresses the problem of patent trolls and the company seems determined to draw attention to the lack of effective response by the U.S. Government. It will be interesting to see if this issue receives increased attention in the lead up to the 2016 Presidential Election.
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We can put this one down in that old familiar column, "What if this had been a Democrat?" The AP recently ran a photo that had the subject of the picture been Hillary Clinton or President Obama, instead of Ted Cruz, it would have the left howling in anger!
Here's the photo in question:
.@AP photo lines pistol up with Senator, 2016 candidate @tedcruz's brain http://t.co/2Is8sYuxVX pic.twitter.com/rRazjPojgY
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Notice anything… off, about this picture? How about that handgun perfectly positioned right in front of Senator Cruz's head? It almost evokes an image of someone holding the gun pressed against Cruz's forehead, preparing to end the Senator's life. Inflammatory? Yeah, just a bit.
Breitbart and I had similar reactions the first time we saw this picture –
But imagine the outcry were he a Democrat. How many think pieces about violent imagery and responsible reporting would we see? How many more if he were a woman?
Keep this in mind for the 2016 campaign. This is the playing field.
The AP says that the offense was not purposeful and that the gun in the picture was simple and horrible happenstance.
"Presidential candidate Ted Cruz," Paul Colford, vice president & director of media relations, said, "was shown in a series of 14 photos taken by an Associated Press photographer at a 'Celebrate the 2nd Amendment' event Saturday afternoon, held at a shooting range in Johnston, Iowa. Five of the photos published by AP included images of guns seen on a wall in the background so that it appeared a pistol was pointed at Sen. Cruz's head.
"The images were not intended to portray Sen. Cruz in a negative light," Colford said.
Sure. We'll just believe that. The media hasn't lied to us about their bias before.
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Moriah Sea Park ExperienceExumas Bahamas
Head over to the Exuma's famous Moriah Harbor Cay National Park and become one with Mother Nature! Spanning across 10-miles of diverse land and sea, this park is home to reef fish, stingrays, turtles, dolphins and more! Bask in the Bahamian sun while keeping your eyes on the water, for you never know which ocean animal will swim by to say hello! Then, come face-to-face with these exotic sea-creatures as you cool off in the aquamarine sea and snorkel to your hearts content!
Tour Highlights
- Enjoy a swim with the island's renowned sea turtles
- Meet the wildlife of Moriah Harbor Cay National Park by boat
- Explore over 10 miles of diverse land and sea ecosystems
- Take the chance to see stingrays and maybe dolphins!
- Journey to see the sandbars and snorkel the shallow reefs
Important Information
- Confirmation will be sent within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability and minimum tour requirements
- Tour duration is not inclusive of travel time to tour location
- All tours are weather permitting
- Age & Weight restrictions may apply
- Need More Information? Check our FAQs and Terms of Usage
4:00 hours approx.
Minimum Age: 12 year(s)
Days of Operation & Tour Time(s):
Monday:09:00 AM, 01:00 PM
Tuesday:09:00 AM, 01:00 PM
Wednesday:09:00 AM, 01:00 PM
Thursday:09:00 AM, 01:00 PM
Friday:09:00 AM, 01:00 PM
Saturday:09:00 AM, 01:00 PM
Sunday:09:00 AM, 01:00 PM
What to Bring:
- Change of Clothes
- Towel
- Swimsuit
- Cash
- Camera
- Sunscreen
- Water Shoes
- No Jewelry
- Insect Repellent
Additional Information
- Not recommended for pregnant women
- Not accessible for the physically challenged
- Not recommended for people with back problems or who have had a recent back surgery
- Not recommended for people with respiratory or heart problems
- Not recommended for people with a recent arm/hand surgery
- Not handicapped accessible


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Wealthy banker J.B. has everything — until two circus vendors decide to play with his life, slowly destroying everything he holds dear. That's the premise of "J.B.," the vivid surreal drama by Archibald MacLeish, accented with Fairfax High School's whimsical and highly artistic view.
At odds in the grounds of an empty circus are Nickles and Mr. Zuss (Brittney Lewis and Zach Goubeaux), two vendors who take on the masks of God and Satan in order to explore the meaning of human suffering by retelling the Biblical book of Job. Their unfortunate Job, banker J.B. (Josiah Case), will not waver in his faith, turning what was just a bet between Nickles and Zuss into an all-out battle for J.B.'s ultimate reaction.
Lewis sparkled as the acidic Nickles, ranging from blazing fury to smoldering contemplation. She lit up the stage with her powerful presence, never dropping the tension of her character for a moment. Each of her caterwauling rants was countered and balanced with the inexhaustible patience and fervor of Goubeaux's controlled, pragmatic Zuss. The two carried the difficult show with boundless enthusiasm.
Their earthly counterparts J.B. and his wife Sarah (Joanna Gibson) matched the deities' talent. Josiah Case's J.B. was easily believable, and his character development through tragedy after tragedy was superb. Gibson was intense in each scene, no matter how small, as her character suffered blow after blow.
Fairfax's aesthetic elements are in a world of their own, this show featuring two immense, brilliantly detailed towers for Nickles and Zuss to survey the action from, designed by Grace Royer. The stage crew was also held in an artistic aspect, composed of circus acrobats and players who seamlessly integrated gymnastic performance (choreographed by Alice Riley-Ryan) with set shifts.
With a script as complex and abstruse as this, it was certainly a challenge to keep the show moving, and save for a few static moments, the cast kept the audience engaged. The actors also had the challenge of several long speeches, with repartee at a minimum, so some cues were not picked up immediately, but not significantly.
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The Emini closed up 3.5 points at 1,479.00 on Tuesday. Quite a day today with a large number of technical signals happening:
- Doji pattern today with the opening price similar to the closing price
- After a gap up day yesterday, signaling extreme bullishness then indecision
- Larry Williams Failed Oops pattern with open and close above yesterday's high
- High churn day with volume above average at 1.3 million contracts traded and below average range at less than 8 points
- In fact the high churn was actually stopping volume with range below yesterday but volume higher than yesterday, and
- High volume with mid-close bar signaling profit taking in the afternoon
Below is a chart showing how over-extended the market is right now. The Trading Index Oscillator hit +181 today – the highest value since 13 September 2005. We're setting up for a high probability TRIN exhaustion signal once this oscillator turns down.
The TRIN Indicator is discussed in more detail here.
Lastly, if you're interested in how the Bond market affects the Emini check out this Bond inter-market analysis page. I'll probably re-visit some of these Bond market valuation and turning point indicators over the next couple of days. Apologies if the article is too long or too technical.


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Don't think I'm feeling anything from the mileage yesterday. Went to the 5:30 class.
5 Rounds NFT
- 1 Wall Walk
- 2 One-Leg Burpees
- 3 Ring Rows
- 4 V-ups (hollow)
- 5 PVC Around the Worlds
Strength – Shoulder Press
- 5×45#
- 5×65
- 5×95
- 5×105
- 5×125
- 8×140
Class is on a new 5/3/1 cycle so it was 5+ at about 77% today. Doesn't come close to what I should be able to do when estimating my 1 rep max. I didn't feel like I was really warmed up for that.
- 200m Run
- 50 Wall Balls (20#, 10′)
- 75 Burpees
- 50 Wall Balls
- 200m Run
I went 20-15-15 on the wall balls, then slow but non-stop burpees, and 15-15-20 wall balls. My legs would not move when I headed out on the final run. Finished at exactly 13:00. During the wall balls, I counted to 8 and then picked the ball back up. When I finished the burpees my plan was to go 15-15-10-10, but I took a couple of extra breaths after me break following the 30 reps and knocked out the final 20 unbroken..
- Max Plank Hold (hands with straight arms)
Class was doing a full Tabata so my plan was to just hold for 4 minutes. When I passed the half way point without feeling terrible I decided to change it to a max hold and asked Michelle to keep track of my time. Made it to 5:32 for a 29 second PR! My whole body hurt after.


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Layers of Lies
I've come to realize that the revelation of God's truth is revealed to us in the removal of layers of lies. The first truth (the most important one) is coming to the knowledge and belief that Jesus is the way, truth and life and that He must become our Lord and savior. Once that is believed and accepted, it gives us entrance to heaven. And from there, we get to choose the level of freedom we desire to walk in. It's possible to live as captives in the land of promise – to have a ticket to heaven while our souls are in prison.
"And you will know the truth and the truth will set you free." John 8:32
The concept of freedom is quite simple. Freedom comes from truth. When we find truth, we find freedom. To live in truth is living in freedom. But, in order to steward freedom we must accept the responsibility to always keep truth centralized. "Knowing" the truth requires intentionality on our part. The word "know" is the word ginōskō, which means to recognize and to become acquainted with. Biblical "knowing" requires more than intellectualism, it requires relationship. And it's a constant relationship with Holy Spirit that begins to remove the layers of deception and lies.
The demonic kingdom is a kingdom of lies. Lies operate in darkness but truth operates in light. Lies are exposed when truth is recieved. Truth dispels the darkness (demonic influences) and illuminates our lives with the veracity of God's purpose and will for our lives.
So, how do we remove the layers of lies and deception?
- God's Word. The more you study it, the more truth enters your mind. Let it challenge you. Submit to it.
- Humility. Humility is an attitude of submission to God that weakens the grip of lies.
- Transparency. Transparency is humility 2.0; it's humility in action when confronted with truth.
- Confession. It was through confession we received our salvation and it's through confession that we dispel lies and enter into His truth. James 5:16
God desires for us to be free so we can live life here on earth in abundance. Living in freedom is a journey and the removal of the layers of lies is a process. My prayer is that we allow God to bring us into a place of freedom so He can use us in a greater dimension.
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Wow !!!! Amen Pastor Manny Amen keep me in your prayers. As I do the same for you and your family.
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The Spring 2019 semester at Arlington Baptist University is going strong!
Our Lady Patriot Basketball team coached by Cliff McDaniel just won their 5th straight DII NCCAA championship title. The tournament was held at Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC. Our girls defeated No. 2 seed Pensacola Christian College for the championship game. Senior, Zayda Gonzales was named Tournament Most Outstanding Player.
ABU also participated in the ACCA where both our men and women's basketball teams brought home a 1st place banner! So proud of our Patriots.
Our ABU Patriot Baseball is in full swing and half-way through their season. Make sure you check out their schedule and go watch our Patriots play. Home field is at QuickTrip Park in Grand Prairie.
Missions Emphasis week was so impactful as representatives from Manna Worldwide came and spoke to our students about the opportunities they can have in "rescuing children from the grip of poverty."
The May Student Center (formerly known as the Student Union Building) is complete and the students are enjoying the benefits that it brings to the campus.
Arlington Baptist is excited about the men and women's soccer program starting in fall 2019. Our men's soccer coach is Shelby Sharp. Coach Sharpe is coming to ABU with over 24 years of soccer experience playing for The University of Texas Permian Basin and 2 years semi-professionally with the Midland Sockers. Our women's coach is Alyssa Taramona. Coach Taramona comes with a soccer career at St. Mary's University where she was an All-Heartland Conference goalkeeper. She has also coached 3 years at St. Mary's University. ABU looks forward to the success of these 2 new programs.
Our annual Hilltop Conference is just right around the corner, April 29-May 1. We will be celebrating the 80th birthday of Arlington Baptist University! Click Here for information and schedule of events.
ABU Commencement Exercises are May 11, 2019 at 2:00 pm in the J. Frank Norris Auditorium.
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Wednesday, July 18, 2012
New song from "OUTLANDER: The Musical"
According to the OUTLANDER: The Musical website,
"This is a new song, music by Jill Santoriello, lyrics by Jill Santoriello and Mike Gibb, intended as a final number in a stage production of Outlander the Musical. It is sung by Claire at the graveyard in 1968 on discovering that Jamie didn't die at Culloden and she prepares to return to him. It is hoped that the full song will be available as a download soon!"
I think it's very good! (Please note, I have no comment on the casting of this video. I'm much more interested in the song than the video that goes along with it.)
If you haven't listened to OUTLANDER: The Musical, I would definitely recommend it.
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DG fans need to know that the CD of OUTLANDER: The Musical is included with the special 20th year anniversary edition of OUTLANDER. Karen: Thanks for the link. I also concentrated on listening to the music not the characters. I fear for the choice of characters in the newly announced TV series, they won't meed Gabaldon fan approval. No way. JerryT
- July 18, 2012 at 9:39 AM
- Karen Henry said...
Jerry - actually, the CD included in the 20th Anniversary Edition is a "sampler" that contains 3 songs from the regular OUTLANDER: The Musical CD, plus one new song (not the same as the song I'm talking about here.) It's not the full album.
- July 18, 2012 at 10:09 AM
- Hardys on the Road said...
I have really enjoyed the album, downloaded it from iTunes. I agree, Karen, this is a great addition.
- July 18, 2012 at 12:48 PM
Thanks for the clarification. My bad. I haven't detached the CD from my 20th Anniversary ed. so haven't actually listened to it. So much for guessing...
I do have the actual CD and hope this new song will be available soon from iTunes or elsewhere. Nice song.
- July 22, 2012 at 9:07 PM


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5e: The Sun God's Boon
Two weeks ago, our party finished raiding Fort Sungard and secured the Sun Blade for Akordia's use. They defeated the henchmen who had turned on them, save for one dark elf Rogue who escaped under mysterious circumstances.
An angel of Pelor appeared and explained the circumstances and conditions of Pelor's boon, which had been offered in exchange for the successful recovery-slash-liberation of the Sun Blade: a one-way trip anywhere/when in the multiverse.
(We're using the 4e "Dawn War" pantheon so Pelor is also the god of Time.)
As Dungeon Master, I had been working to sow some diverging goals in the party for a couple of reasons: I saw this as a good "breaking the Fellowship" moment, but I also spun it as "getting the airship." I have my reasons.
We discussed as a group that the party should split up and hit the major cities, looking for recruits to their cause — the cleansing of Silver Hollow.
That week, we spent most of the session deciding where (and when) the party should go. Cookiemonger had suggested traveling back in time to prevent the original catastrophe, and I was totally open to the idea. (It could be fun!)
They also interrogated Victoria, the Fighter henchman who they had taken alive (and conscious). She told them that Zrixyss had paid her band to keep the Sun Blade from the party as long as possible.
Perhaps in spite of this, and the fact that letting the yuan-ti go led the party to their current predicament, it was decided to let the treacherous henchmen go.
So, to the boon.
None of the players felt very strongly about whose path we should follow first, so we let the dice decide. Like that, our Fighter Darnek was going to Fallcrest.
The first new party consisted of a Rogue, played by our former Ranger, a Monk, played by the Cleric, a Paladin, played by the Druid, and a Bard, played by the Paladin. Everyone was trying something new, for the most part.
We had a little meet-and-greet, in which our Fighter (the newest player in the group) had a hand at "hiring an adventuring party." The most resistance was offered by the player of the Bard, who wanted equal shares in all loot.
This posed an interesting dilemma because the Fighter's player didn't feel like he could offer that without consulting the rest of the (original) characters.
We settled it by offering equal shares of treasure discovered on the way to the meetup, whereupon a new agreement could be discussed.
Once that was settled, we had actually reached a pretty good stopping point.
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Finally, The Complete Sherlock Holmes is Free at Amazon.
I think they made a typo on that first book – I am pretty sure it was supposed to be called "Lord Gray's Chest" LOL
Umm. Pretty much of ALL of Arthur Conan Doyle's work has always been free — and DRM-free — at Project Gutenberg (www.gutenberg.org)
The Enchanted Land was actually published in 1978. I probably sold ten copies of it on Ebay in the late 90's. I never read it so I can't comment on any rapes, but I have some idea that it might have been a contemporary– could be wrong though.
Lord Gray's List could be the best book of the century, but nothing could get me to read a book with such a ridiculous cover. That cover insults my intelligence.
Well, the cover for Lord Gray's List could've been worse… Wait – Is that Big Ben in that skyline? Interesting placement O.o
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@Paula: I was just thinking 'I guess we know Lord Gray dresses to the right'.
Isobel Carr
Why do they put things like Big Ben and the Eiffel Tower on books set waaaaay before those iconic structures were built? WHY?!?!?!?!?!?! It's not they didn't use Photoshop to create the cover, so it's there ON PURPOSE!
Maggie Robinson
LOL, Isobel. When I first saw the cover (which I had no input over) I knew the anachronistic shirt and Big Ben would be an issue. I consider myself lucky that they didn't put in the London Eye. They weren't precisely subtle with the phallic imagery either, and since the hero's name is Ben, I can only assume they were telegraphing his prowess all over the place. But you can't judge a book by its cover, right?
Jane, thanks so much for including the book in your daily deal.
Great selection today. The Robinson book has been on my wishlist, so I snagged it–although I'll probably laugh about the comments about the cover the whole time I'm reading it.
I already had the Slaughter book in paper, but added the ebook to my collection. I still buy all of Slaughter's books, even tho I haven't actually been able to read one since. . . well, you know. I'm hoping one day I'll get past it and be able to pick them up again.
@Liz H. — but does he list to the left?
(@Maggie Robinson — I love authors who are good sports about a little snark!)
Isobel Carr
@Maggie Robinson: I well remember my days with Kensington and their utter lack of interest in my opinion about my covers. But I still find it unforgivable that professional cover designers are making such egregious mistakes (and you're in good company, poor Joanna Bourne's The Black Hawk has a stepback with a the Eiffel Tower straddling the Seine!).
I DO NOT recommend The Enchanted Land!
There is rape, torture and the heroine is kidnapped and sold into prostitution. I picked it up at the library where it was on the New Books Shelf. It was too brutal and I don't value that kind of crap.
Pam Keener
I read Blindsighted by Karin Saughter at least a year ago and found myself wanting to read the next book Kisscut. Can you elaborate which book prompted your bitter review.
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Never mind I found the review.
Slaughter is the subject of one of my most bitter letters/reviews ever but up until she tore out my heart and stomped it into a bloody mess, I was really intrigued by her writing.
I was a pretty big fan of hers until Beyond Reach which made me never want to read her again.
This book is slightly cheaper at Amazon at $2.52 but available at the 2.99 price in epub over at Kobo.
Using the code VoucherCodes40 will get you 40% off at Kobo. The code is unlimited use and IIRC works until the end of the month on any books that are code eligible.


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MONTREAL – The son of Canadian Zahra Kazemi says he gets no satisfaction from the reported arrest of the former Iranian prosecutor who sent his mother to a prison where she was tortured and died.
Stephan Hashemi says Saeed Mortazavi is but a small fish in the repressive Iranian regime.
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– Departures – https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/Passengers/Flights/Departures
– Arrivals – https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/Passengers/Flights/Arrivals
– Airline information – https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/Passengers/Flights/Airline-information
Airport guides:
Flyertalk – Guide to Melbourne Airport – http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/oceania-australia-new-zealand-south-pacific/1089332-melbourne-airport-guide-mel.html
- Melbourne Airport – Live Flight Tracking – http://melbourneairport.com.au/flight-passenger-info/flight-information/live-flight-radar.html
– News – https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/Corporate/News/
– Corporate – https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/Corporate
– Feedback website / developments – https://my.melbourneairport.com/
– Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/MelbourneInternationalAirport/
– Linkedin – https://au.linkedin.com/company/melbourne-airport
– Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/melbourneairportau/
– Twitter – https://twitter.com/melair
– App – http://melbourneairport.com.au/flight-passenger-info/flight-information/app.html
– Twitter account and updates – https://twitter.com/melair
– Chat bot Automated Updates – Tweet flight number to @melflights for response flight update tweet – https://twitter.com/melflights
About us
– Corporate information, Environment, Careers, Safety
Planning & projects
– Masterplan, major development plans, projects, airspace protection, aircraft hazards, planning approvals, technical standards
– Masterplan –
– Major development plans – https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/Corporate/Planning-projects/MDP
– Current projects / community engagement – https://my.melbourneairport.com/
– Customer care Volunteer program –
– Chaplaincy – https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/Corporate/Community/Chaplaincy
Working here – https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/Corporate/Working-here/Contractor-guide
– melair online – https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/Corporate/Working-here/MelAir-Online
Partnering with us
Media centre – https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/Corporate/Media-centre
– Corporate news – https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/Corporate/News
- Website sections:
Parking – https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/Passengers/Parking/Parking
– Parking news – https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/Passengers/Parking/NewsShop & eat – https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/Passengers/At-the-airport/Shop-eat
Passenger Information:
– Passenger Journey – https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/Passengers/Passenger-information/Passenger-journey
– T1 Domestic- https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/Passengers/Passenger-information/Passenger-journey/T1
– T2 International – https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/Passengers/Passenger-information/Passenger-journey/T2
– T3 Domestic – https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/Passengers/Passenger-information/Passenger-journey/T3
– T4 Domestic – https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/Passengers/Passenger-information/Passenger-journey/T4
– Security – https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/Passengers/Passenger-information/Security
– Security changes – https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/Passengers/Passenger-information/Securitychanges
– TRS tax refund –
– Maps – https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/Passengers/Passenger-information/Maps
– Facilities and services – https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/Passengers/Passenger-information/Facilities-services
– Wifi – https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/Passengers/Passenger-information/Wi-Fi
Melbourne jetbase – Private airport terminal at Melbourne airport – http://melbourneairport.com.au/about-melbourne-airport/planning/approved/approved/melbourne-private-jet-base.html
Wikipedia – Other Victorian Airports – List of airports in Victoria, Australia – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_airports_in_Victoria_(Australia)
Avalon Airport – http://www.avalonairport.com.au/
– Getting here – https://www.avalonairport.com.au/getting-to-avalon
– Preparing to fly (International and Domestic) – https://www.avalonairport.com.au/flights/preparing-to-fly
– Flight schedule – https://www.avalonairport.com.au/flights/flight-schedule
– Destinations and bookings – https://www.avalonairport.com.au/flights/flight-bookings
– Airport information – https://www.avalonairport.com.au/airport
– Parking – https://www.avalonairport.com.au/parking
Contact Avalon – https://www.avalonairport.com.au/contact-avalon-airport
– News – https://www.avalonairport.com.au/media-releases
– Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/AvalonAirport/
– Linkedin – https://www.linkedin.com/company/avalon-airport/
– Twitter – https://twitter.com/AvalonAirportAU
Essendon airport (Essendon Fields) – https://www.efairport.com.au/
– Operators – https://www.efairport.com.au/our-operators/
– Scheduled flights – https://www.efairport.com.au/operations/scheduled-regional-flights/
– Airport shuttle service to city – https://www.efairport.com.au/new-airport-shuttle-service-city/
– Parking and transport – https://www.efairport.com.au/parking-and-transport/
Moorabbin Airport – https://www.moorabbinairport.com.au/
Airline Carriers (per airport)
Listing of the major carriers departing from:
General aviation services:
Melbourne seaplanes – http://www.melbourneseaplanes.com.au
Melbourne Tullamarine International airport
(Updated December 2018)
Melbourne Airport (Wikipedia page – Summary of carriers and destinations) – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melbourne_Airport
Melbourne Airport – Summary of airline carriers and airlines' details servicing the airport – http://melbourneairport.com.au/flight-passenger-info/preparing-to-fly/airline-information.html
*** Melbourne Airport – Flight deals – http://melbourneairport.com.au/flight-passenger-info/fly-melbourne/flight-deals.html
Air Calin (www.aircalin.com/) – Best suited for Pacific islands
Air China (www.airchina.com.au) – Best suited for northern Asia
Air India (www.airindia.com) – Best suited for Asia
Air New Zealand (www.airnewzealand.com.au) – Best suited for New Zealand, North America – (San Francisco, Houston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Hawaii), South America – Buenos Aires
Air Vanuatu (www.airvanuatu.com) – Best suited for Pacific islands
Cathay Pacific (www.cathaypacfic.com) – Best suited for northern Asia –
China Airlines (Based in Taiwan) (http://www.china-airlines.com/au/) – Best suited for northern Asia – Taipei, Christchurch
China Eastern airlines (www.flychinaeastern.com) – Best suited for northern Asia
China Southern Airlines (www.csair.com/en/) – Best suited for northern Asia
Emirates (www.emirates.com) – Best suited for Europe, Africa, Middle east and New Zealand. – Code sharing with other carriers –
– Specials and deals – http://www.emirates.com/au/english/destinations_offers/special_offers/featured-fares/index2.aspx
Etihad (www.etihad.com) – Best suited for Europe, Africa, Middle east – Code sharing with other carriers
– Specials and deals – http://www.etihad.com/en-au/deals/promotions-main/
Fiji Airways (www.fijiairways.com) – Best suited for Pacific islands (Possible long haul to United States)
– Specials and deals – http://www.fijiairways.com/bookings/fares-and-special-offers/melbourne-to-fiji-flights/
Garuda Indonesia (www.garuda-indonesia.net.au/) – Best suited for Asia, Europe.
Jetstar (www.jetstar.com) – Best suited for Asia, New Zealand and Australia – **Low cost Carrier**
Jetstar – Digital app – http://www.jetstar.com/au/en/jetstar-app
– Jetstar Newsroom – http://newsroom.jetstar.com/
– Bargain bin and special offers fares – Sign up to newsletters
– Themed sales – eg Beach getaway, Valentines day.
– Friday fare frenzy – (Fridays 4pm to 8pm) – http://www.jetstar.com/au/en/friday-fare-frenzy
– Deals and specials – http://www.jetstar.com/au/en/deals
– Domestic deals – http://www.jetstar.com/au/en/deals/domestic-deals
– International deals – http://www.jetstar.com/au/en/deals/international-deals
– Jetstar – Club Jetstar deals – http://www.jetstar.com/au/en/club-jetstar/club-jetstar-deals
– Jetstar Destinations – http://www.jetstar.com/au/en/destinations and http://www.jetstar.com/au/en/planning-and-booking/where-we-go/route-map
– Price beat guarantee – http://www.jetstar.com/au/en/price-beat-guarantee
– Price watch – http://www.jetstar.com/au/en/price-watch
– Price watch preferences change – https://booknow.jetstar.com/Preferences.aspx
Compensation and refunds – https://www.jetstar.com/au/en/help/articles/compensation-and-refunds
Malaysia Airlines (www.malaysiaairlines.com) – Best suited for Asia and Europe
Philippine airlines (www.phillipineairlines.com) – Best suited for Asia (Possible long haul to Europe or United States)
Qantas (www.qantas.com) – Best suited for Europe (London via Dubai), North America (Los Angeles, New York, Dallas and Canada), South America (Santiago) and Africa (Johannesburg) – Code sharing with other carriers
– Where can I fly – https://www.qantas.com/tripflowapp/extendedFlightSearch.tripflow
Qantas – Digital app – https://www.qantas.com/au/en/qantas-experience/why-qantas/qantas-on-your-mobile.html
– Discounted fares for residents – https://www.qantas.com/au/en/frequent-flyer/member-specials/discounted-fares-for-residents.html
– Domestic Flight deals – https://www.qantas.com/au/en/flight-deals/domestic.html
– Qantas – Lowest economy deals from Melbourne – https://www.qantas.com/au/en/flight-deals.html/mel/au/economy/all/lowest
International flight deals – https://www.qantas.com/au/en/flight-deals/international.html
– International Economy Lowest – http://www.qantas.com/au/en/flight-deals.html/any/int/economy/all/lowest
Cheapest economy international deals Ex Melbourne – http://www.qantas.com/au/en/flight-deals.html/mel/int/economy/all/lowest
Qantas – International Deals from Melbourne – http://www.qantas.com.au/travel/airlines/international-flight-specials/from-melbourne/economy/global/en
Flights to New York City – https://www.qantas.com/au/en/flight-deals/international/flights-to-new-york.html
– Qantas Destinations – http://www.qantas.com/travel/airlines/route-maps/global/en
– Qantas RSS special feed – https://www.qantas.com/travel/airlines/rss-flight-specials/global/en
– Qantas Newsroom –http://www.qantasnewsroom.com.au/
– Media releases – https://www.qantasnewsroom.com.au/media-releases/
– Roo tales – https://www.qantasnewsroom.com.au/roo-tales/
– Qantas – price watch –
Qatar Airways (www.qatarairways.com) – Best suited for Europe, Africa, Middle east
– Special and deals – http://www.qatarairways.com/au/en/special-offers.page
– Press release – https://www.qatarairways.com/en/press-releases/
Regional Express Airlines (www.rex.com.au/) – Best suited for Australia
– REX Destinations – http://www.rex.com.au/flightinfo/network.aspx
Royal Brunei Airlines (www.flyroyalbrunei.com/australia/) – Best suited for Asia, Europe
– Specials and deals – https://www.flyroyalbrunei.com/en/australia/deals/
Scoot (www.flyscoot.com) – Best suited for Asia – **Low cost carrier**
– Travel deals – http://www.flyscoot.com/en/travel-deals
– Specials and deals (Specials on Tuesday – from 12 noon) – https://www.flyscoot.com/promotions/promo-fares-au
Sichuan Airlines (http://www.scal.com.cn/Web) – Best suited for northern Asia –
Singapore Airlines (www.singaporeairlines.com) – Best suited for Europe, Asia
– Specials and deals – http://www.singaporeair.com/en_UK/special-offers/flight-from-Melbourne/
Thai Airways (www.thaiairways.com.au) – Best suited for Europe/Asia
Tigerair Australia (www.tigerair.com/au/en/) – Best suited for Australia – **Low cost Carrier**
– Tigerair – Digital app – https://tigerair.com.au/mobile-app
– Destinations – https://tigerair.com.au/destinations and map – http://www.tigerair.com/sg/en/destination_map.php
– Media releases- https://tigerair.com.au/corporate/news-room
– Specials and deals – https://tigerair.com.au/deals
– Sale day – Tuesday 12 noon to 12 midnight (Wednesday weekly newsletter)
– Tigerair Australia – price watch –
United Airlines (www.united.com) – Best suited for Americas
– Specials and deals – https://www.united.com/web/en-US/apps/booking/specials/default.aspx
Vietnam Airlines (www.vietnamairlines.com) – Best suited for Asia (possible long haul to Europe or United States)
Virgin Australia (www.virginaustralia.com) – Best suited for Australia, Pacific islands, New Zealand, Europe and Americas – Code sharing with other carriers
– Virgin Australia – Flight status –
– Virgin Australia – Digital app – https://www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/experience/on-the-move/virgin-australia-app/
– Specials – https://specials.virginaustralia.com/
– View Best fares / Deals and specials (Advanced booking) – http://www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/specials-offers/flight-specials/view-best-fares/
– Happy Hour sales (Thursdays 4pm to 11pm ) – http://happyhour.virginaustralia.com/
– Mates rates – Business sale fares – Monthly sale- https://travel.virginaustralia.com/au/mates-rates
– Virgin Australia – price watch –
– Flights to New Zealand – https://flights.virginaustralia.com/en-au/flights-to-new-zealand
– Flights to Los Angeles – https://flights.virginaustralia.com/en-au/flights-to-los-angeles
– Virgin Australia Destinations – http://virginaustralia.innosked.com/(S(m5vmbu55opbqiz2mx53e3njo))/default.aspx?station=DJVDJ
– Media releases – http://newsroom.virginaustralia.com/
Virgin Australia – Airline Partners – https://www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/experience/airline-partners/
Listing of the major carriers departing Melbourne Avalon International airport
(Updated December 2018)
Airasia (www.airasia.com) – Best suited for Asia – **Low cost Carrier***
– Specials and deals – http://www.airasia.com/au/en/promotion.page
Jetstar (www.jetstar.com) – Best suited for Asia, New Zealand and Australia – **Low cost Carrier**
Listing of the major carriers departing Essendon Airport
(Updated December 2018)
Connections from Sydney (only airlines and/or destinations not serviced through Melbourne)
(Updated 21/08/2015)
Sydney Airport (Wikipedia page – Summary of carriers and destinations) – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sydney_Airport
Sydney Airport – Summary of airline carriers and airlines' details servicing the airport – http://www.sydneyairport.com.au/flights/airlines.aspx
Air Canada (www.aircanada.com) – Best suited for North America – Toronto, Vancouver.
Air New Zealand ( ) – Norfolk Island, Rarotonga
Air Niugini (www.airniugini.com) – Port Moresby – Best suited for Papua New Guinea (Pacific region)
Air Vanuatu ( ) – Port Vila
All Nippon Airways (ANA) – Tokyo (Haneda) – http://www.ana.co.jp/ (Best suited for North Asia and Americas)
American Airlines – – Los Angeles – https://www.aa.com/ (Best suited for Americas)
Asiana Airlines – – Seoul(www.flyasiana.com) – Best suited for northern Asia, North America
British Airways (www.britishairways.com) – London (Heathrow), Singapore- Best suited for Europe
Cebu Pacific (www.cebupacificair.com/au-en ) = – Manila- Best suited for Asia
China Airlines – Auckland
China Eastern Airlines – Beijing, Nanjing
Delta (www.delta.com) – Los Angeles – Best suited for Americas
Emirates – Bangkok, Christchurch
Fiji Airways – Suva
Hainan Airlines – Xian
Hawaiian (www.hawaiianairlines.com) – – Honolulu – Best suited for North America
Japan Airlines (www.au.jal.com/aul/en) – Tokyo (Narita) – Best suited for northern Asia, North America
Jetstar (International) – Nadi
Jetstar (Domestic) – Hamilton Island
Korean Airways (www.koreanair.com) – Seoul – Best suited for northern Asia, North America
Latam Airlines Latam Airways – https://www.latam.com/ – Auckland, Santiago de Chile- Best suited for South America
Qantas (International) – Bangkok, Dallas/Fort worth, Honolulu, Jakarta, Johannesburg, Manila, Noumea, Queenstown, San Francisco, Santiago de Chile, Shanghai (Pudong), Tokyo (Haneda)
Qantas (International) – Bangkok, Dallas/Fort worth, Honolulu, Jakarta, Johannesburg, Manila, Noumea, Queenstown, San Francisco, Santiago de Chile, Shanghai (Pudong), Tokyo (Haneda)
Qantaslink – Armidale, Dubbo, Gladstone, Lord Howe Island, Moree, Port Macquarie, Tamworth, Toowoomba, Wagga Wagga, Harvey Bay
REX – Arimdale, Ballina, Bathurst, Broken Hill, Cooma, Dubbo, Grafton, Griffith, Lismore, Merimbula, Moruya, Narrandera, Newcastle, Orange, Parkes, Taree.
Sichuan Airlines – Chongqing
Solomon Airlines – Honiara
Tigerair – Prosperpine
United Airlines – San Francisco
Virgin Australia (Domestic) – Ayer rock, Ballina, Mackay, Port Macquarie, Tamworth
Virgin Australia (International) – Abu Dhabi, Los Angeles, Nukualofa, Queenstown
Virgin Samoa – Apia
Xiamen air – Fuzhou, Xiamen
Connections from Brisbane (only airlines and/or destinations not serviced through Melbourne)
Brisbane Airport (Wikipedia page – Summary of carriers and destinations) – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brisbane_Airport
Brisbane Airport – Summary of airline carriers and airlines' details servicing the airport – http://www.bne.com.au/corporate/bne-airlines-aviation
(Updated 21/08/2015)
Air Canada – Vancouver
Air New Zealand – Norfolk island
Air Vanuatu – Louganville, Port Vila
Aircalin – Nouméa
EVA Air Taipei – Taoyuan
Hawaiian Airlines – Honolulu
Korean Air – Seoul
Nauru Airlines – Nauru
Qantas – Noumea
Solomon Airlines – Honiara
Virgin Samoa – Apia
Virgin Australia – Auckland, Christchurch, Denpasar, Dunedin, Honiara, Los Angeles, Nadi, Port Moresby, Port Vila, Queenstown, Wellington
Connections from Cairns (only airlines and/or destinations not serviced through Melbourne)
Cairns Airport (Wikipedia page – Summary of carriers and destinations) – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cairns_Airport
Cairns Airport – Summary of airline carriers and airlines' details servicing the airport – http://www.cairnsairport.com.au/airlines/
(Updated 21/08/2015)
Air Niugini – Port Moresby, Rabaul
Hong Kong Airlines – Hong Kong
Jetstar Airways – Osaka Kansai
Jetstar Airways – Auckland, Manila
Silkair – Singapore
Connections from Perth (only airlines and/or destinations not serviced through Melbourne)
Perth Airport (Wikipedia page – Summary of carriers and destinations) – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perth_Airport
Perth Airport – Summary of airline carriers and airlines' details servicing the airport – http://www.perthairport.com.au/FlightInformation/Airlines/International.aspx
(Updated 21/08/2015)
Air Mauritius – Mauritius
South African Airways – Johannesburg
Virgin Australia – Broome, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Services and Airport Resources
Melbourne Tullamarine International Airport –
Shops and Retail
– Duty Free shopping
– Cafes
– Fashion
– Beauty
– News and Books
– Restaurants and Bars
– Souvenirs and Gifts
– Pharmacy
– Telecommunications
Other Services:
- Airline Lounges
- Airport hotels
- Baggage storage
- Chaplaincy (Crisis, Religious and Emotional Support services)
- Currency Exchange / Banking
- Customs and Immigration
- Health and Medical Centre
- Helicopter transfer shuttle
- Lost Property
- Over sized Luggage
- Prayer Rooms
- Premium Parking
- Public Showers
- Regional and Metropolitan door-to-door Shuttle bus services
- Rental Cars
- Skybus (Airport to CBD Express bus service)
- Taxis
- Travel Agency
- Travellers Information Service
- Wireless Internet Service
Airport Access
Melbourne Tullamarine International
(Updated December 2018)
Melbourne Airport – To / from airport – https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/Passengers/To-from-the-airport/
– Picking up and dropping off – https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/Passengers/To-from-the-airport/Driving
– Taxis, Ridesharing and Chauffeur – https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/Passengers/To-from-the-airport/Taxis-rideshare-chauffeur
–Uber Melbourne airport – https://www.uber.com/en-AU/airports/mel/
– Car Rental – https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/Passengers/To-from-the-airport/Melbourne-Airport-Car-Rental
– Buses and Shuttles – https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/Passengers/To-from-the-airport/Buses-shuttles
– Helicopter rental
Melbourne airport – Integrated transport hub
– Located in front of the low cost terminal 4
– Hub for taxis, Public transport buses, additional parking, additional pick up and drop off bays
– Future site for Melbourne airport rail link train station
Airport buses (Public and private suburban / regional services)- PTV – http://ptv.vic.gov.au/getting-around/airport-buses/
– Airport Transit link – Via DFO – http://www.airporttransitlink.com.au/
– Blue bird – airport bus – https://bluebirdshuttle.com.au/
– Greens bus (Airport bus) – http://greenbus.com.au/ and http://greenbus.com.au/australian-airport-transport/
– Gull buses – (Geelong to Melbourne airport) – https://gull.com.au/
Skybus (Airport Bus) – http://www.skybus.com.au/
– Fares – https://www.skybus.com.au/fares/
– Timetables – https://www.skybus.com.au/timetables/
– Find your stop – https://www.skybus.com.au/find-your-stop/
– Wikipedia – Skybus super shuttle –
Melbourne Tullamarine airport to various routes–
– Melbourne CBD (Southern Cross station) – https://www.skybus.com.au/melbourne-city-express/
– Southbank / Docklands (7am to 7pm) – https://www.skybus.com.au/southbank-docklands-express/
– St Kilda – https://www.skybus.com.au/st-kilda-express/
– Frankston and the mornington peninsula – https://www.skybus.com.au/peninsula-express/
– Werribee – (Via change of bus At Southern Cross station – on the Avalon service) – https://www.skybus.com.au/avalon-city-express/#werribee
– Skybus link – CBD Southern Cross station to City hotels (Free shuttle bus service) – https://www.skybus.com.au/free-city-hotel-shuttle/
Starbus – Melbourne CBD to Airport and visa versa (from $18 adult ticket one way) – http://wwww.starbusshuttle.com.au
Cheapest option – Public Transport. There are several public buses which leave Melbourne Airport and connect with various train stations allowing a connection to the city. By far the most frequent of these is the 901, which runs every 15 minutes on weekdays and every 30 minutes on weekends. This connects to numerous train stations, of which Broadmeadows is the first you'll reach. In addition, the 478, 479 and 482 go to Airport West, note these are substantially less frequent, however.
Public transport bus information: https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/getting-around/airport-buses/
The public bus services are located near to the front of terminal one (the Qantas / Jetstar terminal) at Melbourne airport.
Most frequent serviced option – Skybus. The SkyBus service runs at 15 minute intervals most of the day, but is available 24 hours. An open return costs $28 and is valid for three months. The journey rarely takes more than 30 minutes even in peak periods.
There are three Skybus access points at the airport, one in front of Terminal 1 (Qantas) , another in front of Terminal 3 (Virgin Australia) and another one just for pick up infront of terminal 4 (Tiger / Jetstar lowcost terminal).
If you are arriving from any other terminal, you will need to go to either of these locations. The sky bus areas are clearly noticeable in the red signage and there's a ticketing booth in each. If there's a crowd at one of the pick up points, you can always walk to the other one.
Also private shuttle bus providers also offer services catering to Victorian country and semi rural areas
The most convenient and economical option: The Travelling by own car. Melbourne airport has various options for drivers dropping off or picking up passengers.
Short term parking. The best option for fare-welling your loved ones of friends, is to pre-purchase two hour short term parking via the Melbourne airport website. Whilst it's still not the cheapest, the 15 dollars for two hours provides better value for money and the convenience of either personally fare-welling or greeting your fellow travellers.
There is also official Long term parking provided by Melbourne Airport available. And nearby the airport, there are also third-party secure parking providers – but be aware of the pricing, services provided and past client reviews of each of the parking providers before proceeding.
All information about Melbourne airports' carparks and facilities can be found here: http://melbourneairport.com.au/to-from-the-airport/airport-parking/car-parks.html
Ring and ride. For a quick pick up or drop off: there is a dedicated 'ring and ride' area nearby to the airport. They do charge a small fee and is only for waits up to one hour (afterwards short term parking fees apply) – so best to plan you timing accordingly.
Once your loved one arrives, they simply call you from in front of the main terminal at the 'public pick up bays' and they will state the signed and numbered location bay where they are standing at. You then simply drive and follow up signage to the location bay they are waiting at.
Link: Melbourne airport – Pick up and drop off – http://melbourneairport.com.au/to-from-the-airport/airport-parking/pick-up-and-drop-off.html
Travelling by taxi.
Melbourne Avalon
- – Melbourne to Avalon Airport Shuttle service – http://www.avalonairport.com.au/to-and-from/airport-bus/
Melbourne Avalon airport to various routes –
– Geelong – https://www.skybus.com.au/avalon-geelong-express/
– Melbourne CBD / Southern Cross station (Mid route stop in Werribee) – https://www.skybus.com.au/avalon-city-express/
Essendon Fields
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73: Sophie Fiennes on Grace Jones
Grace Jones has been commanding attention for decades as a singer, actress and icon. Now filmmaker Sophie Fiennes crafts a documentary as unconventional as its subject in "Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami." The film immerses us into Grace's life on the road – from her childhood home in Jamaica to the recording studio of "Hurricane" to stops in London, Paris and New York. Interwoven with these scenes is a concert staged for the film with set designed by Eiko Ishioka.
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Pure Nonfiction host Thom Powers interviews Sophie about her path to making the film. She discusses growing up in an artistic family and being inspired by films such as Frederick Wiseman's "Titicut Follies," Charles Atlas' "Hail the New Puritan" and Victor Kossakovsky's "Belovy."
She discusses why Grace wanted to do the film, why it took several years to complete and what happened the night of its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.
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This interview was recorded at SVA's MFA Social Documentary program.
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