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The LG 4K OLED E8 – A Film Editor's Review
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In this post, I wanted to share a few personal observations on what it is actually like, as a film editor, to work with an LG 55″ E8 OLED, for both business and pleasure.
First of all, I just want to say that it is one thing to see an OLED in a busy shopping centre, with it's brightness, saturation and sharpness all cranked up to 11 and think that it looks maybe OK, but it is quite another to bring one into your own home or edit suite and get it set up just the way you like it, either by eye or with professional calibration, and stare at it for hours on end.
Once you turn off most of the pre-processing settings, such as motion smoothing (the soap opera effect), noise reduction, sharpness, etc. and set the picture mode to Cinema, Technicolor Expert or ISF Expert, then the images really do come into a league of their own.
Whenever anyone talks about OLEDs, they naturally gravitate towards the incredible inky blacks. And it's hard not to. They are just so much deeper and 'blacker' than any TV or monitor I've used previously and it's the foundation of their uniquely pleasing images.
These 'perfect blacks' drive much of our human visual perception for contrast, perceived detail and saturation and so the OLED display's strength in this area drives some spectacular images.
When I first set up the TV, I experimented with the various picture profiles whilst watching Netflix's Our Planet nature documentary series, which features a vast array of phenomenal nature photography, and the quality of the images from the tropical ocean scenes, was breathtaking.
What always delights me about really great technology is when it can make an old experience feel new again.
That's how I felt the first time I tried nuraphone headphones, which create a tailored audio experience that matches how you personally experience sound – and it makes your favourite songs feel brand new and alive again.
I once again had the same feeling the first time I sat in front of the LG E8. I keep wanting to watch different films on it just to see how they look. Mad Max: Fury Road looks incredible in either colour or 'black and chrome'!
One of the things that I really appreciated about the LG OLED E8 was the breadth of controls available to you to calibrate the image to your own taste and viewing environment.
These controls go well beyond a simple 'brightness, contrast and saturation', as you can see in one of the sub-menu previews, above.
If you're going to invest the substantial required capital in acquiring one of these TVs, you'll definitely want to have as much control over getting the best images out of it as possible, so it's worth taking your time to work through some of the more detailed controls buried in the picture settings menus.
My hope is that the even greater depth of control that was added to the 2019 line up of LG TVs will be rolled out in a later firmware update to the 2018 models too, as these enhancements appear to be software related, rather than hardware dependent.
But, I'm also keen to get the OLED professionally calibrated in the near future, or to do it myself using the new and far more affordable CalMAN Home calibration software too.
This will definitely strengthen my confidence that I'm truly getting the best out of the display in terms of colour accuracy and quality.
Using LG OLED TV in the Edit Suite
Unboxing and setting up the TV was pretty straight forward, and the instructions were easy to follow. Although given the physical size of the display you'll definitely need another person to help you manoeuvre it around safely.
Connecting the TV to my Mac Pro, via the Blackmagic Design UltraStudio 4K was also very straightforward via the Thunderbolt 2 out from the Mac Pro to the UltraStudio 4K, and then an HDMI cable from the UltraStudio to the TV.
The first time I ran the UltraStudio 4K, its fan was incredibly loud, but after updating the Blackmagic Design Desktop Video Utility software to the latest version the fan noise dropped to a very discrete level.
The picture quality looked fantastic, even when up-scaling lower resolution and quality footage. There was also no discernible lag.
You'll need to configure a few settings in your editing software of choice to feed the UltraStudio 4K with an image out, but the manual for the Desktop Video Utility software covers all the major applications.
The whole thing is pretty much plug and play.
From a film editor's point of view, having a second large monitor in my suite helped to re-shape the way I tend to work for the better.
After editing for a few hours, or at key stages in my progress, I used to put the image up in full screen on my computer monitor and stand at the back of the room, watch my current cut.
This context switching helps me to get a little distance from the edit and see it with a fresh perspective (both figuratively and literally) – to critically evaluate what's working and what's not.
Having the LG E8 OLED TV just to my right meant that I would turn and watch edits back more often, and get a real sense of how the project is coming together more frequently.
Another huge benefit of the technology behind the OLED is that it seems to readily swallow up reflections from windows and lights with ease.
When I first set up the TV in my living room, which has a wall of glass on one side, and the unit was off, I could see most of the room reflected in the screen.
As soon as I switched it on and began watching a show, the reflections vanished from a fairly direct viewing angle.
I think it's also worth mentioning that in numerous reviews and articles that I'd consumed as part of my research for this post, the constant comparison with QLEDs was that they are much brighter than OLEDs – reaching well beyond the eyes' comfort level.
From my personal experience, in a dimly lit edit suite, or a darkened living room for an evening movie viewing, I just don't know why you would want it to be that bright.
I adjusted the OLED light down by about 50% of the default setting on the ISF Expert Dark Room picture mode.
Now obviously greater brightness levels can lead to far more realistic looking images, and in the real world, our eyes are used to seeing objects at well beyond 10,000 nits! But if you're considering not buying an OLED due to another TV 'being brighter', I'd really recommend checking out an OLED first.
There's a lot of numbers in marketing and not all of them are helpful indicators.
The sound quality of the built-in Dolby Atmos capable front-firing speakers was also excellent, although I'm sure adding a purpose-built (and physically much larger) sound-bar speaker system would elevate things even further.
In comparison to the more affordable LG C8 OLED TV, I believe the speakers are larger in that model, but also down-firing – which is why the curved speaker stand is designed to scoop the sound towards you, but personally, I prefer the design and functionality of the E8.
Although the LG E8 OLED TV is entirely capable of supporting HDR workflows (as well as high refresh rate gaming inputs), this isn't something I've really worked with and so I'm not really going to cover these topics here.
However, one of the tips from RTings.com was that if you find the HDR content too dim on your uncalibrated TV, you can "set the Dynamic Contrast setting to 'High' and the Dynamic Tone Mapping to 'On'. These settings will raise the EOTF and brighten most HDR scenes."
If you are starting to create HDR content and want to get some free training on creating and delivering Dolby Vision projects, I'd highly recommend checking out Mixing Light's 12 part series created for Dolby here.
Final Thoughts
If you're a colourist or editor who does a lot of attended sessions with clients, and you want to strike a strong first impression, then having a correctly calibrated OLED on your wall will go a long way to presenting their projects in the best possible way.
The clarity, resolution and sheer beauty of the images an OLED can display is something that really transformed my own personal expectations of what a TV should be able to do.
I can already anticipate spending more money on high-resolution versions of some of my favourite films, just to see how they look on this screen, and experience them a new, once again.


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Hello and welcome to Lechem Panim. If you have been following our study of the book of Acts, you will know that for the past several weeks we have been taking a look at chapter 4, in which Peter and John find and heal a crippled beggar outside of the temple gate. And seeing the crowds that gathered around them as a result of that miracle, they use it as a launching point to tell them about Jesus, in whose name the miracle was performed. And they're proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection of the dead. Now the priests and the captain of the temple guard and the Sadducees don't appreciate that; because remember the Sadducees rejected the concept of a resurrection and an afterlife); and so they seize Peter and John, hold them in custody until the following day, and then make them stand before the Jewish religious court known as the Sanhedrin, the members of whom were supposed to be the keepers of truth in the land. And yet here we find them ignoring the truth; being unwilling to follow where the evidence pointed because of what it would mean for their own personal worldview. And we see in the text that they are not even willing to deal with the evidence. They choose to ignore it. And they resolve amongst themselves to try to silence Peter and John. So they threaten them and order them to no longer preach or teach in the name of Jesus.
Satan's Strategy-- And you know, that is what Satan always does; he seeks to stifle the Gospel by getting Christians to remain silent. And sadly, this often works. Christians have often allowed themselves to become the "silent witnesses" of the Church, even in a day and age of unparalleled freedom (at least here in the United States). And I just wonder "Why is that?" Why are we so reluctant and timid when it comes to sharing the Gospel?
Penn Jillette's Encounter With A Christian-- Recently I re-watched a video of famous magician Penn Jillette as he shared about his encounter with a man who sought to give him a Gideon Bible and to share with Him the good news of the Gospel of Christ. And Penn of course is a stout atheist. But in this video he shared about his encounter with this Christian and what an impact this man had on him in the few moments he had contact with him. And he said this. "…I don't respect people who don't proselytize. I don't respect that at all. If you believe that there's a heaven and hell and people could be going to hell or not getting eternal life or whatever and you think that "well it's not really worth telling them this because it would make it socially awkward." And atheists who think that people shouldn't proselytize; just leave me alone; just keep your religion to yourself. How much do you have to hate someone to not proselytize? How much do you have to hate somebody to believe that everlasting life is possible and not tell them that. I mean if I believed beyond a shadow of a doubt that a truck was coming at you and you didn't believe it; that truck was bearing down on you; there's a certain point where I tackle you; and this is more important than that….This guy was a really good guy. He was polite, and honest, and sane; and he cared enough about me to proselytize and give me a bible…".
Albert Camus-- I love what [the existential philosopher Albert Camus said, "What the world expects of Christians is that Christians should speak out, loud and clear … in such a way that never a doubt, never the slightest doubt, could arise in the heart of the simplest man."
They Cared Enough-- Part of the reason Peter and John were unwilling to comply was because they cared enough about the people they were ministering to to take a stand. Why? Souls were at stake. And so they chose to openly defy the Sanhedrin. It says in…
Acts 4:19-20 (ESV)-- 19 But Peter and John answered them, "Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, you must judge, 20 for we cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard."
Commanded to Proclaim-- Now one of the key prerequisites to Peter and John openly choosing to disobey these authorities was that they had a clear inarguable command from Jesus Himself to proclaim the Gospel. It says in…
Matthew 28:18-20 (ESV)-- 18 And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age."
Standing on The Word-- And similarly, if we are going to take a stand, we need to do so being sure that we are following the clear directive of the Word of God. This is especially important when we are challenging the authority of our government. We need to be sure that we are standing not on the basis of our own perspective or our own righteous indignation, but on the clear teaching of the Word of God. And I say this because there are many groups today that seek to oppose and defy government. But they do so on the basis of what they think is right or wrong (or merely on what is popular at the time) rather than on the basis of what the Word of God says.
How to Stand-- Now while at times it is important and necessary for Christians to practice "civil disobedience", we need also to understand how to do so while still living out the teaching and principles of scripture. Peter and John were obviously not the first ones to take a stand for what they knew was right. Think of the Jewish midwives in Exodus 1 who refused to follow the command of Pharaoh to (when delivering the Hebrew babies and if they see that the baby is a boy, to) kill it because of the (what was perceived to be) the overpopulation of the Jews. Or think about Moses' parents who hid their child against the edict of the king (Hebrews 11:23). Or you might think of Daniel, who resolved not to eat the king's food in Daniel 1, or later in chapter 6 when he refuses to cease praying to his God and pray only to the king. Daniel's three friends, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah (also known as Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego) also took a stand and refused to pray to the statue that Nebuchadnezzar had made of himself and commanded that all should worship (Daniel 3). Now on the surface their protesting might look similar to other modern protests. But when we look closely, we see that each of these biblical characters were operating on a specific set of principles. The midwives who refused to murder the Hebrew babies did so out of a recognition that to do so would go against God Himself. That is what it means when it says in Exodus 1:17 (and please note carefully how it opens; it says)...
Exodus 1:17 (ESV)-- 17 But the midwives feared God and did not do as the king of Egypt commanded them, but let the male children live.
Fearing God-- You see, they feared God, which meant they knew where He stood on the issue of the sanctity of human life and therefore chose to act in alignment with His will rather than Pharaoh's. Moses' parent's no doubt refused for similar reasons. Daniel refused to eat the king's food for reasons that are highly debated; we don't know all the reasons. Some have suggested that it was because the food was not kosher; some have suggested that it was food that had been offered to idols; others say that it merely represented Nebuchadnezzar's overall attempt to get these young men to acknowledge that he was the center of their lives; replacing their former God. Or it may have been a combination of those three. But regardless, Daniel knew where God stood on the issue and therefore he knew both where he stood and what he needed to do (or not do). And later Daniel couldn't worship the king and Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah would not fall down and worship the statue of Nebuchadnezzar because they knew…
Exodus 20:2-3 (ESV)-- 2 "I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. 3 "You shall have no other gods before me.
Exodus 34:14 (ESV)-- 14 (for you shall worship no other god, for the Lord, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God),
Now in a similar way Peter and John knew they could not obey the command given them to not speak of Jesus and the resurrection because of how it went against what Christ had so clearly commanded them to do. And so (at least in this instance) it would have been wrong for them to obey.
An Integral Conviction-- But note something else about each of these examples of conscientious objectors given to us in the Old Testament. Not only were all of them obeying the clear directives of God given to them in scripture, but they also protested out of a conviction that touched every area of their lives rather than just manifesting itself when it came to that particular issue. Does that make sense?
Unrighteous Protest-- For example, take the man who has no qualm about cheating on his taxes, cheating on exams, driving while drunk, or beating his wife but who (for whatever reason) is suddenly moved to take a stand against police brutality. Now there may be a place for that kind of protest; and there is a right way to do that, but you see there is a lack of integrity in the whole of that person's life that gives credibility to that particular area in which he is choosing to take his stand. And sadly we often see a lack of integrity in much of the mob violence taking place today. Somebody who loots and burns is obviously NOT demonstrating the righteousness of their cause. No, it is the righteous people who seem to command the most attention when they protest because people recognize in them an integrated conviction.
Love-Centered Conviction-- The Biblical characters we mentioned were all people of integrity whose convictions touched every area of their lives, not just what they happened to be protesting about in that moment. And if you look closely, you will note also that each of them (though they were defying the law) were also at the same time maintaining an attitude of both respect and courtesy. Daniel took special measures to make sure that the chief of the eunuchs did not get into trouble because of his refusal to eat the king's food. Similarly here Peter and John used their arrest as an opportunity to tell the Sanhedrin the good news of the Gospel of Christ. And really all the apostles and Christians in and throughout the book of Acts used their arrests as an opportunity to bless and witness. And so we learn from this that it is important for us as Christians to (when we must disobey) to at the same time show respect and love for those persecuting us (see Rom. 13; Titus 3:1–2; 1 Peter 2:13–25). And this obviously is in keeping with the pattern of Christ, whom 1 Peter 2:13-25 calls us to imitate. Christ also protested against injustice, but He always did so with a spirit of self-sacrifice and with a central motivation that people might come to know God and experience the joy and love that comes through a right relationship with God, made possible through the shedding of His own blood.
What's Your Motivation?-- And so we must always (when we choose to take a stand) ask ourselves what our motivation is. Are we clearly standing on the Word of God? Does our protest flow from a conviction that touches every area of our lives? And does that protest flow from a spirit of love and self-sacrifice? Answer those questions truthfully and you will know if, when, and how to take a stand. Let us (like Peter and John) be willing to take a stand for Christ and His Word. Let's do so. Amen.
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Rev. Cameron Ury graduated from Asbury University in 2007 with a B.A. in Bible and Theology. From there he continued his studies at Wesley Biblical Seminary in Jackson, MS. It was there that he met his wife Tanya, who graduated from WBS with her M.A. and M.Div. degrees. Cameron and Tanya got married in 2009. Cameron then graduated with his M.Div. degree with a pastoral concentration in 2011.
After shepherding churches in both Mississippi and Ohio, they joined the ministry team at Renton Park Chapel in January of 2018, where Cameron serves as Senior Pastor and Teacher.
Cameron is also the founder and host of Lechem Panim, a weekly radio show that airs on KGNW 820AM "The Word Seattle". The ministry of Lechem Panim is centered around leading people into the life-giving presence of God in and through Bible study, prayer, and active discipleship with the aim of ministering to a world that is in desperate need of the healing touch of Jesus Christ.
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Last Thursday, our Early Years department held a meeting for parents of children moving from Reception to Year 1 to learn about key points of their child's transition and how to support their children through it.
It was an invaluable occasion outlining the main steps the Primary school follows to make a successful transition from a structured play based curriculum to a more formal approach:
Step 1: Familiarisation throughout the Summer Term
- Reception children share small events with Year 1 children and staff.
- Year 1 teachers spend time in Reception joining in with their activities and getting to know the children.
- Reception children have a morning visit to Year 1.
Step 2: Transfer of Information
- The Reception and Year 1 teachers work closely on each child´s learning journey and profile, and discuss the academic and emotional needs of each of them to ensure that their learning and development continues without interruption.
- Year 1 teachers continue to assess the children´s progress against their profile until they have achieved all their early learning goals.
Step 3: Approaches to Teaching and Learning
- Parents are requested to follow a specific Week 1 Autumn Term morning routine.
- Year 1 classes mirror the Reception class environment in September.
- Teachers supply aids to support independent learning and progression.
- Teachers set daily challenges linked to next steps.
The meeting also allowed parents to talk about any concerns or anxieties, and encouraged them to share relevant experiences with other parents. It was also the time for them to understand what would be expected of them to help their children move effectively to the next stage.


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A person's clothing can say a lot about them. Onlookers see someone in a suit very differently than someone in baggy jeans and a t-shirt. Of all the people who need to appear professional and serious, while curbing the critics, few have a tougher time than the President of the United States. The president is under scrutiny long before taking office, but on inauguration day, all eyes are on the new president.
Excluding costumes from theatrical productions, you'll be hard-pressed to find anyone wearing an outfit resembling Washington's inauguration suit with knee-length trousers, white silk stockings, and a dress sword at the waist.
We thought it would be interesting to take peek back into America's past and see all of the presidential suits that were worn on inauguration day. It gives us an interesting look at how suits have evolved over the years and a sense of each president's personal style.
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Inauguration suits are undoubtedly curated to be fashionable and high-quality since the event is seen by so many people. As fashionable and presidential as a suit may be, its style is largely guided by fashion trends. However, the details and styling on each of the suits is a very personal decision. People can get extremely detailed in their choice of fabric, fit, cut, buttons, color, and even specific tailors. In fact, practically every suit Obama has worn since 2011 has been from the same tailor.
Even though Washington had a sword at his side during his inauguration, nowadays we may get folks furrowing their brows if an accessory like sunglasses weren't removed for the event. Of course, you can still walk the streets in a suit with a pair of cool sunglasses if you want to look as slick as guys like David Beckham, Bradley Cooper, or Neil Patrick Harris. If you want to get to presidential level patriotism, try out some American flag sunglasses too.


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NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- With a market capitalization likely to reach $7 billion or more in its closely watched initial public offering on Friday, Fortress Investment Group could easily meet the size requirements of the storied S&P 500 Index.
Inclusion in the index often boosts volume, demand and price levels as fund managers and ETFs buy into S&P index newcomers.
As the first major hedge fund to stage an initial public offering in the U.S., Fortress Investment
With about 400 million shares outstanding after the IPO, Fortress Investment Group will carry a market cap of more than $7 billion if it prices the midpoint of its estimated range.
That's well above the minimum level of about $4 billion to $4.5 billion in market cap for components of the S&P 500
For a company just coming out of the box in its initial public offering, it's a rare accomplishment.
Only seven out of more than 200 IPOs last year raised $1 billion or more and none are yet members of the S&P 500.
But market cap alone doesn't determine S&P 500 membership.
Howard Silverblatt of Standard &Poor's said the S&P Index Committee bases its index picks on several other guidelines such as matching the market share of each major stock sector in the index to reflect the makeup of the overall market.
New S&P components must be at least one year out from their IPO and show four quarters of positive earnings growth, he said.
The Internet search giant joined the index in March of 2006, less than two years after its August, 2004 IPO.
Fortress Investment continues to draw interest on Wall Street as a profitable money management firm offering exposure to the world of alternative investments including hedge fund and private equity funds.
Sal Morreale, an IPO trader with Cantor Fitzgerald, said a luncheon in New York for prospective investors this week was "wall-to-wall" with people.
"Like any IPO, there's some risk to the deal, but it doesn't seem to be stopping the interest level," he said.
Keith Wirtz, chief investment officer of Fifth Third Asset Management, said Fortress is enjoying the spotlight as a "different sort of investment."
He suggests buyers remain "discriminatory" when it comes to alternative asset classes, especially as more mediocrity works its way into ranks of the thousands of hedge funds now doing business.


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According to authors Julie Barlow and Jean-Benoit Nadeau, the word bonjour might be the most important word in the French language.
The Canadian writing duo are behind the new book The Bonjour Effect: The Secret Codes of French Conversation Revealed, which dissects the unstated yet essential rules of French politeness and conversational etiquette.
"France is the most visited country in the world, with 84 million visitors per year," Barlow told The Local. "It's in some ways very familiar to English speakers and they have high expectations when they come to France.
"What visitors don't realize is that France is a different culture with entirely different codes, and if you want to communicate well with the French, you need a basic understanding of them."
Here Barlow lays out the importance of the word bonjour and other useful rules of conversation etiquette in France.
1. Always say bonjour
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Yes, always. At the bakery. In the lift. In waiting rooms.
"You can never overdo it with bonjour," Barlow said. "When you think you've said it too much, you're probably saying it just enough.
So if you think saying "excusez moi" to a shop assistant is enough to get them to respond civilly to you then think again.
"Basically, every sort of interaction with the French has to start with a heartfelt bonjour. This is how you 'announce' that you want to speak with the French," she said. "You can't just smile and start talking to the French, or even say 'excuse me' and start talking.
"Saying bonjour also means, 'I am entering your territory.'"
Barlow and Nadeau give an example of how they were once stunned to be admonished by a bus driver for forgetting to say bonjour when they got on his bus.
"We had forgotten that we had to tell the bus driver we were entering his territory," Barlow said. "He called us 'mal élevés' (badly brought up)."
So when in doubt, just say bonjour. Better not to risk being seen as as mal élevé.
2. Don't infringe in their privacy
Barlow says that "communicating well with the French is not so much about understanding etiquette as it is about understanding their codes."
When talking to a French person, it's best not to get too personal too quickly. That might sound pretty straightforward, but the French have their own unique ideas about what is personal and private.
"For example, you should never begin a conversation by asking a French person her name and what she does for a living," said Barlow. "These are private topics in France, not things you talk about with strangers."
For some foreigners, especially Americans who tend to strike up a conversation by asking exactly that, this can be a tough one to remember.
3. Resist the urge to smile
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Apparently English-speakers have a tendency to show their teeth far too often in a country where many people find it disconcerting.
Barlow advises to tame down the smiling around the French if you want to make a good impression.
If you smile too much, "they think you are either stupid or are trying to hide something," she said.
Neither of those are probably the impression you want to give off, so better to keep your delight on the inside.
4. Don't be put off by a non
Barlow said that many foreigners mistake a non from a French person for impoliteness or unwillingness to keep talking.
"You need to understand the role of non in French conversation," said Barlow. "The French very often answer queries with non. But that doesn't mean they want to end communications.
"For the French, it's like a starting position. If you keep talking, the non will almost always turn into a yes."
5. Be mindful of conversation topics
In some anglophone cultures, it's a rule that in casual conversation you should avoid the trifecta: politics, religion, and money.
The French are d'accord that money is a taboo subject. Most of them consider it "a boring conversation topic and in bad taste," said Barlow.
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But they love a good fiery debate about politics. Some other good topics include history, geography, language and of course, food. You'll be amazed at how long a French person can go on in response to the question: "So where does this cheese come from?"
6. Be polite, but also be provocative
Barlow explained that although France has its codes of formality, "talking is not about being polite.
"On the contrary. The important thing is to be interesting. In most cases the French would rather come across as provocative than polite.
"The French don't communicate, they converse. It's a game in which participants share ideas and perspectives. To play well, you can't just return the balls with pat answers — you have to provide some interesting material, something your conversation partners can work with."
Of course all of this advice would be useless if you don't start that initial greeting with bonjour.
You can order your copy of The Bonjour Effect on Amazon.
By Katie Warren
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MOORESVILLE, NC (Jan. 17, 2013) – The region's racers are only one week away from seeing the best deals of the season at the Charlotte Racers Expo trade show and auction event next weekend, January 25-26. Whether competitors choose to race on dirt or asphalt, there will be new and pre-owned parts and equipment for sale at both the trade show (new) and up for bids in the auction (pre-owned and new).
The Charlotte Racers Expo is in its second year of existence and has expanded since the inaugural event. Over 70 different exhibitors will be in attendance, and more companies are committed to selling new merchandise in the trade show. Manufacturers will also be on hand to educate racers on their products, most of which will be for sale through authorized dealers at the event.
Bargain hunters will find what they are looking for not only in the trade show, but also in the auction. Over 1000 lot numbers will go across the auction block during the course of the two-day event. Overstock items from well-known parts retailers, pre-owned items from top-notch race teams, and manufacturer blemished or overrun products will all be available at the auction. Unlike other auctions in the region, the Charlotte Racers Expo features no buyer's premium. Bidders pay the amount they bid in cash with no additional fees for buying. Buyers may also choose to pay with a credit card for a small processing fee.
"This event has already exceeded my expectations for growth in its second year," said Larry McDaniels, promoter of the Charlotte Racers Expo. "We've had huge interest in the auction, and it's all quality consignments – no junk or Cup stuff in our auction. The trade show has improved, too, with numerous exhibitors selling items at the show and taking orders for larger and custom items on-site. It really has become the one-stop shop to prepare for the upcoming race season."
The Charlotte Racers Expo will open its doors at noon on Friday and run until 8pm that night. On Saturday, doors open at 8am and the event runs until 7:30pm. For the best new product selection, racers are encouraged to arrive early and purchase while inventory levels are still high. Auction previews also begin at least one hour prior to the start of bidding.
"We listened to both our exhibitors and our attendees after last year's event," said McDaniels. "We have breaks scheduled in the auction so that auction buyers have time to also browse and buy in the trade show. Most exhibitors are set up to take both cash and credit cards, so we want everyone to come prepared to buy so they don't miss out on the deals offered."
The Metrolina Tradeshow Expo plays host to the Charlotte Racers Expo each January. The facility is located at 7100 Statesville Road in Charlotte, NC. For more information on the event, or to pre-consign auction lots, call (704) 402-4319. Patrons are also encouraged to visit the event's website, CharlotteRacersExpo.com for full schedule and event information.


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North Atlantic Treaty Organization on European Security Concerns Integration Essay
North Atlantic Treaty Organization on European Security Concerns Integration Security concerns among nations had become a major issue in almost every diplomatic circle.
Such was the result of aggravated conditions on the issue of terrorism, internal and regional conflicts and other military engagements between states or among dissident forces within a state. Though these conflicts have not yet escalated into a global scale like the First and Second World Wars and the Cold War, these political instabilities have caused much stirring in bilateral, multi-lateral and regional security alliances. One notable security alliance is the North Atlantic Treaty Organization which at present plays a major role in the security concerns of Europe.
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It must be duly manifested that the intensification of security measures in the continent was brought about by the emergence of a greater European community in which economic, social and political matters have been given with much consideration. Not to mention the global anti-terrorism hysteria that had left no state alarmed since the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the United States which is a major NATO power holder. This paper aims to present the rationale behind NATO's role as the main organization for integrating security concerns of both Western and Eastern Europe. Reviewing through the historical context of the alliance's formation, this essay will likewise attempt to present an acceptable reason for justifying NATO's expansion of its regulatory and monitoring functions in Europe at large. Hence, the historical relevance of the alliance will be reevaluated in order to find a justifiable reason for maintaining NATO as a key apparatus in assessing and sanctioning the conduct of possible diplomatic or military actions on certain priority concerns. Criticisms on the alliance's present status will be similarly viewed to aide our understanding of international bodies such as this on its performance as key player in the international security agenda[1]. After the Second World War, Europe was divided into two hostile camps: the Socialist east and the American-capitalist influenced west. The economic and political divisions caused both camps to form their own security strategy fearing that an attack might commence from either side.
The non-socialist block was troubled by the military might of the Soviet Union and its satellite republics so an alliance was formed to daunt possible military aggressions from the Socialist block. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization was convened through the North Atlantic Treaty which was signed on April 4, 1949 in Washington D.C. in accordance with the guiding principles of the United Nations with a clear statute on the alliance's formation that the member countries were:…Determined to safeguard the freedom, common heritage and civilization of their peoples, founded on the principles of democracy, individual liberty and the rule of law. They seek to promote stability and well-being in the North Atlantic area.Not only did the alliance aim to deter Soviet attacks but also positioned to maintain peace among past adversaries in the Second World War. The European member countries were aware of the United States' vast nuclear arsenal so in order to intimidate the Communist East a provision was inserted stating that a state would consider an attack to other member states as an aggression on the same.
The provision took advantage of the perception that with the United State's advanced warfare technology the Soviet Union would have second thoughts on its military movement. With the strong military opposition presented by NATO against the East, the Soviet Union likewise formed a military alliance called the Warsaw Pact in 1955. It was a response to the potential threat that the western countries held against the East. Hence, the hostilities escalated into what we know as the Cold War – an espionage and counter espionage, military positioning and repositioning and arms race between the two leading superpowers of the 20th century (United States and the Soviet Union)[2].
From 1949 until the collapse of the Soviet block and consequently the Warsaw Pact, NATO had been able to perform its main duty that is to safeguard Western Europe from the military threat posed by the Communists. Nuclear arms race was the most critical concern at that time. Both the United States and the Soviet Union have considerable nuclear arsenals which were positioned in strategic points all over Europe that in case of a heated confrontation, these weapons were at the disposal of the two contending powers with such tactical flexibility. NATO was also tried to be convinced by US officials that the only choice it had was to maintain a nuclear armory to be able to provide ample deterrent against possible attacks from the members of the Warsaw Pact. It was essentially a stalemate between the two forces. Some European countries have opposed nuclear warfare and had grown suspicious of the United States' willingness to retaliate with nuclear weapons because of equally powerful Soviet nuclear arms. Only Great Britain and France heeded the Americans' advice and commenced their nuclear arms program[3]. Hence, it had been one of NATO's thrusts that proliferation of nuclear arms and other weapons of mass destruction be prevented and in such cases that were actual proliferation to reverse the program through diplomacy.
To strengthen the campaign against nuclear warfare, NATO also worked to prepare the civilian population in the event that chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear attacks would be instigated. The Soviet break-up in the 1990's posed the gravest threat to NATO and its existence was questioned when the members of the Warsaw Pact have severed its ties with the socialist power. A continent now free of a formidable threat had seen the necessity to dissolve the anti-Soviet security alliance. When the Cold War was ended, NATO's reason for existence must be remodeled of else total abolition of the alliance would be at hand[4]. The dilemma emerged after the former socialist states were presented with a proposal by some NATO leaders to join the alliance. Some analysts feared that accepting former Warsaw Pact members would stir instability and disapproval among the original NATO members and render the alliance meaningless.
The exclusion of Russia which had registered its succession to the Soviet power was feared to possibly start a bitter relationship between NATO and Russia. Finally, to resolve the issue of security cooperation in the continent regardless of a nation's socialist background was reconciled through the Partnership for Peace Program in 1994 which gave the former Soviet satellites the privilege to join discussions and policy making but not full membership to the alliance[5]. With that development, NATO had slowly regained its course in shaping European security policies and obtained a new identity.The significance of 1989…marks…a truly pan-European era both economically and militarily…European security has been assumed to be a collective matter, but now for the first time the collectivity in question is all of Europe[6]. Developments in the region since the revolution in 1989 had resulted to a shift ofThe performance of NATO during the Post-Cold War years in various events in Europe had been the new characterization of the alliance. From being a counter-communist block of the West it also served in the resolution of disputes within the former Soviet satellites, hence integrating the security concerns of the West to that of the East as a single political community and assumed its new function as a security alliance of both East and West European states.
NATO's securityagenda has dramatically shifted from a nuclear standoff during the Cold War to revived conflicts over wealth, nationhood and populations which have again transformed Europe into a fresh battlefield. With the collapse of the Soviet Union, suppressed nationalist aspirations and other political interests evolved into long standing crises. The alliance faced a realistic war with actual casualties from ethnic disputes and interstate rivalries.…Large organizations will still fight for their own existence…and…to change the policy of a large organization it takes more than a change of positions among a majority of its members…in line with the first, NATO takes on new functions in relation to the states in the east –through the North Atlantic Cooperation Council (NACC) and the CSCE which may define the mandate for peace-keeping operations…the second.
.NATO holds onto force postures and doctrines that were taken by events now long past[7]. In mid-1990's, NATO performed its very first security function after the Cold War when it decided to intervene and take military action against Bosnian Serbs. The long standing ethnic and religious conflict in the former Yugoslav republic of Bosnia-Herzegovina had escalated into a civil war and NATO member countries were anxious that the conflict might spill over to neighboring countries. This action caused a diplomatic strain between NATO and Russia which was on the Serbian side in the civil war but was finally settled when the Serbian forces and Bosnian Government reached a peace accord in 1995.
NATO as a peacekeeping force in Bosnia and replacing the United Nations was a start of a newly defined North Atlantic Treaty Organization. With that, NATO's presence in conflict hotspots has increased in the succeeding years as its mandate was reconfigured to provide an adapted security orientation both in the east and west Europe. NATO's function has been analyzed as one which is a response to an economic situation in Europe. The economic cooperation was not just among the western NATO member states but has expanded to include even those who were formerly on the eastern block to create a larger community in terms of economically and politically sound policies. Hence, a complex function and authority has integrated the alliance in the modern European security affairs[8]. New economic climate provides a politically vibrant atmosphere wherein new possible conflicts may be developed.
Confrontations between bigger political powers were less likely to occur but these conflicts may eventually occur with a new reason at hand. Sverre Lodgaard explains the three main conflicts that would be faced by a reinvigorated post-Cold War Europe:First, there is considerable bloodshed linked to the process of integration and fragmentation. Secondly, new conflicts are emerging related to the increasingly unequal distribution of material wealth; and thirdly, environmental conflicts are becoming more urgent…with two categories… human being against human being –a question of sustainability; and human against humans –a question of development[9]. The London Summit of July 1990 provided the shift of NATO goals from collective defense to a cooperative security following an internal an external transformation of the alliance. It has also reconsidered its military structures to a strategy that would fit aligned and non-aligned states[10]. The security concerns therefore, which have risen since Russia was declared to be NATO's non-adversary have changed from a security concern posed within Europe to that of a security threat, real or perceived, from outside the continent and may well include the whole region in case of an attack, weapons of mass destruction in particular[11]. To include that from the attention of the security concerns in the past decades from the major powers was refocused to smaller states with more realistic and actual conflict situations would definitely justify NATO's position to broaden its scope. To be able to analyze NATO's integration of security concerns of both east and west, the current security concerns of each region must will be presented in order to find a common ground where NATO had been able to set it foot and derived the momentum to take such role.
Historically, east and west Europe do share a commonality but also had outstanding differentiation on historical patterns. With this historical background, the political tendencies of old and newly established states could be recognized hence provide our analysis of an in depth understanding of the origins of the conflicts. While both east and west have experienced political turmoil on occasional basis and shifts of power were constantly renewing the borders and political influence of major political players, there is a certain level or severity of experiences regarding nationhood and self-determination which could have been one of the main reasons why the West has been able to maintain a relatively more stable statehood than that of their eastern counterparts.
Though the east have been subjected to annexation by a non-European power, the Ottoman Empire; the west was preoccupied with cross border aggressions with varied reasons such as annexation or consequential expansion or reduction of territories brought by political upheavals. The emergence of a socialist Russia intensified polarization of the smaller states hence an Iron Curtain was finally draped over the continent to isolate eastern socialists from the western capitalists – economically, politically and socially. NATO's came forward to integrate and treat the security issues of both east and west after it had reestablished that the concerns of the continent – both internal and external – must be dealt with the maximum participation of all stakeholders.
The alliance have triumphed in this assertive position because of the fact that unlike other security alliances, it does not only present diplomatic alternatives to the resolution of conflicts, humanitarian actions and cross border peace missions, but also provides the military capability to strike and preempt further escalation of the conflict. Crisis management and peacekeeping functions dominated NATO's security plans.Collective defense remains the core of the Alliance. Nevertheless, NATO member-states quickly realized after the end of the Cold War, that collective defense could not be the principal focus of NATO's activities in the foreseeable future. NATO's day-to-day activities have shifted from collective defense to "cooperative security" – in essence non-Article V activities have achieved a new prominence. Certainly the best examples of this "new Alliance" have been the NATO-led missions [Implementation Force (IFOR) and Stabilization Force (SFOR)], to implement the military aspects of the Dayton Agreement in Bosnia[12]. The strategic plan of integrating the security concerns of west and east Europe was still centered on the interests of the western members and of the Americans.
Without the alliance, the United States would not be able to have a direct control on the military situation in Europe. Germany was always seen as a potential military threat to US interests in the continent so NATO's presence to check the security risk provided by former enemies in the west will be monitored closely by the United States. The first Secretary-General of NATO, Lord Ismay, had put this in a very precise terminology "the Alliance's responsibility of keeping the "Russians Out," but also highlighted the intra-Alliance function of "keeping the Germans down, and the Americans in."After the former Warsaw Pact members dissolved the communist military alliance, the United States and other western powers saw it as an opportunity to close into their positions against Russia, posed as a security threat to the west and the United States. So essentially, the integration of east and west concerns is a necessary part of maintaining hegemony in European relations. With NATO acting as an arbitrator as well as instigator of conflicts, western states have effectively controlled the political climate in the former soviet republics and provide a justified reason for maintaining NATO forces. Communist or not, Russia is still a potential opponent for the United States and that must be guarded with all possible means. Hence, NATO's integration of the eastern issues was a subtle way to assure that while Russian defenses are down the alliance advances its military prowess nearer to the target[13].
The transition from bipolar Europe to a multi polar environment in terms of the economic and military concerns under the hegemony of the United States and the Soviet Union on the opposite started the full employment of NATO's integration process. This normalization in the East-West relations after the events of 1992 also brought the isolated east to a greater community of security related policy making body. Aside from the cessation of military hostilities, NATO has also pushed for the democratization of the former socialist states. These developments were seen as an evolution of European affairs from a hostile and divided Europe to a more cooperative and secured participation from former adversaries. NATO's role became even more evident when the two major powers started their troop pull-out in occupied territories and military bases scattered all over Europe[14].
Integration of security concerns not only includes military aspects but also environment and migration problems. Thus, the expansion of concerns comes into play. The European Community which has evolved into the European Union with NATO as its military arm has pervasively taken hold of the security scenario not only within the European continent but also global concerns that may put North Atlantic interests at risk.There are some criticisms however on the aspect of NATO's expansion and integration of eastern security interests to that of the west. Undeniably, the specific differences of the political framework in the east is much backward than that of the west and because of that, it would be leading to a western monopoly of policy making authority over the eastern states concerned; that possibility would undermine the determinant positions of the middle players such that the course of security policies will be commanded by American and western delegations.
Some critics see NATO as an organization somewhat lacking in some considerable aspects. NATO is a geographically bound alliances, which means that the treaty that was responsible for the creation of the alliance confined the security concerns in a limited area which the North Atlantic. Though that may have been the case, NATO had still participated in various military engagements for the past decades like the first Gulf War in 1990, missions in Africa and the Afghan and Iraq invasions. These had demonstrated that the role of the alliances was becoming more and more arbitrary[15].
On the concerns of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and the imminent threat that North Atlantic and European states face, NATO had been caught in the middle of debates between member countries that had varied positions on the issues such as the Iraq war and North Korean nuclear stand-off. Hence, the alliance has proven itself also to be an apparatus of aggression against non-European states which in essence, undermined the character of the alliance itself which was to deter Soviet aggression during the Cold war[16]. It has become a major organization in integrating security concerns because of its historical value in the peace process.
The present status of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization still hangs in the balance. With its expanding position in the continent and other points in the globe, the alliance has found its new identity which is very detached from its Cold War position. One important value which NATO has presented was that in order to attain security a more unified base has to be assured hence destroy the division between the east and west and compliment openness with cooperative approaches that would further strengthen security in a wider scale.BibliographyASMUS, R., KUGLER, R.
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HUNTINGTON, SAMUEL, 'The West Unique, Not Universal', Foreign Affairs, 75/6 (1996), 44-46.LODGAARD, SVERRE, 'Competing Schemes for Europe: The CSCE, NATO and the European Union', Security Dialogue (23: Sage Publications, 1992), 57-68.MANDELBAUM, MICHAEL, 'Preserving the New Peace – The Case Against NATO Expansion', Foreign Affairs, 74/3 (May/June 1995 1995), 11.
MOÏSE, D. and MERTES, M., 'Europe's Map, Compass and Horizon', Foreign Affairs, 73/1 (1995), 125.PELLERIN, ALAIN, 'NATO Enlargement – Where We Came From and Where it Leaves Us', Canadian Council for International Peace and Security, (1997).PENTLAND, CC, 'European Security after the Cold War, Issues and Institutions', in David Dewitt, David Hanglung, and John Kirton (eds.), Building a New Global Order,Emerging Trends in International Security (London: Oxford University Press, 1993).STUART, DOUGLAS T.
, 'Symbol and (Very Little) Substance in the US Debate over NATO Enlargement', in David G. Haglund (ed.), Will NATO Go East? The Debate Over Enlarging The Atlantic Alliance (Kingston Ontario: Queen's University Centre for International Affairs, 1996), 118.ZELIKOW, PHILIP, 'The Masque of Institutions', in Philip Gordon (ed.), NATO's Transformation – The Changing Shape of the Atlantic Alliance (Lanham, Maryland: Rowman and Littlefield Publishers, 1997), 84.[1] Samuel Huntington, "The West Unique, Not Universal," Foreign Affairs, vol.
75, no. 6, (Nov/Dec 1996), pp. 44.[2] Ibid, 45.[3] Ibid 46.[4] Philip Zelikow, "The Masque of Institutions," NATO's Transformation – The Changing Shape of the Atlantic Alliance, Philip Gordon, ed. Rowman and Littlefield Publishers, Lanham, Maryland, 1997, p.
84.[5] D. Moïse and, M.
Mertes, "Europe's Map, Compass and Horizon," Foreign Affairs, vol. 73, no. 1, (Jan/Feb 1995), p. 125.[6] CC Pentland, 'European Security after the Cold War, Issues and Institutions', in David Dewitt, David Hanglung, and John Kirton (eds.), Building a New Global Order,Emerging Trends in International Security Oxford University Press, New York, 1993, p. 61.
[7] Sverre Lodgaard, 'Competing Schemes for Europe: The CSCE, NATO and the European Union', Security Dialogue, 23, Sage Publications, 1992, p. 66.[8] R. Asmus, R. Kugler, S. Larrabee, 'NATO Enlargement: A Framework for Analysis', in Philip Gordon (ed.
), NATO's Transformation – The Changing Shape of the Atlantic Alliance, Rowman and Littlefield, Lanham, Maryland Publishers, 1997, p. 96.[9] Ibid, 64[10] Alain Pellerin, 'NATO Enlargement – Where We Came From and Where it Leaves Us', Canadian Council for International Peace and Security, 1997[11] Jonathan Dean, 'Losing Russia or Keeping NATO: Must we choose? 'Arms Control Today, 1995.[12] CC Pentland, 'European Security after the Cold War, Issues and Institutions', in David Dewitt, David Hanglung, and John Kirton (eds.), Building a New Global Order,Emerging Trends in International Security Oxford University Press, New York, 1993, p.
58.[13] Douglas T. Stuart, "Symbol and (Very Little) Substance in the US Debate over NATO Enlargement," Will NATO Go East? The Debate Over Enlarging The Atlantic Alliance, ed. David G. Haglund, Queen's University Centre for International Affairs, Kingston Ontario, 1996, p. 118.
[14] Ibid.[15] Michael Mandelbaum, "Preserving the New Peace – The Case Against NATO Expansion," Foreign Affairs, vol. 74, no. 3, (May/June 1995), p. 11.[16] Ibid.


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Geriatric Zumba
It's not easy keeping fit when you're in your 80s, but Irving Wardle has found a way
By Irving Wardle
It was an ad in the local paper that did it. It promised easy-going classes for the over-60s which would guarantee heightened energy and all-round well-being. Although they went by the passion-killing name of Prime Time, I signed up for the classes and became addicted on the spot. I liked the instructors. I liked the exercises, and all went well for a few years until the week when, to my dismay, Prime Time vanished from the timetable.
I should have seen this coming. Our numbers were in decline. What had been a boisterous roomful of 20 old ladies and me had shrunk to a defiant last stand of four or five old ladies and me. Big Sheila had been claimed by her grandchildren. Betty had to look after her sick husband. Chubby Barbara had died of cancer. Other men seldom came near the class, preferring to torture their biceps and glutes with pieces of machinery, or sit in the locker room ranting on about football. My impression was that the women came to the gym to do themselves a bit of good, whereas for the men it was somewhere to escape to.
The crunch arrived at a session when our hitherto undeflatable instructor, Pam, found herself alone with me, practising salsa steps for a full hour. That took the wind out of her. Too late, the others rallied for a final stand against the management: but the axe had fallen, and when Pam's next class came around, Prime Time had given way to Zumba.
The average age in the new class was 35. It contained girls displaying intricate butterfly tattoos, wielding their hips like trip-hammers, and capable of changing from a herd of charging rhinos to a flight of migrating birds. The survivors of the Prime Time gang took one look at them and fled. For some reason, I did not follow them.
At 82 I was older than any of the old ladies; and every time I came to the gym I had to haul myself up the stairs to the reception desk with my knees cracking and popping like a xylophone band. But, once I got on the studio floor, it was as if I'd shed 20 years. I couldn't bounce; but everything else—grapevine, box-step, mamba, up-and-over, cha-cha, repeater, curl, pony, half-jack and the whole aerobic box of tricks—I could still manage, and even enjoy. So why not stick around and see what else I might be able to do?
Zumba, I later discovered, was the invention of a Colombian fitness instructor who once turned up for a class without his aerobics music, and so made up a random session from the CDs he happened to have in his car. Not unlike Charles Lamb's account of the origin of roast pig, this accident awakened an appetite that spread round the planet (125 countries by the latest Google-count). Unlike salsa, the previous dance epidemic, it's a terpsichorean mongrel made up from elements of merengue, cumbia, reggaeton, mambo, flamenco and other dances I'd never heard of. I still couldn't identify them, but I know how to move when your roof is on fire, or with one leg shackled to a ball and chain, or how to cut sugar cane with an invisible machete. You wind up sweaty and it's exhilarating.
Mongrel though Zumba may be, it feels authentic in a way aerobics never does; and the music is a distinct cut above "In the Mood" and "Pump it up, ya gotta pump it up". According to the playwright Dario Fo, dance has a history of being taken from work routines—usually meaning the rich stealing their culture from the poor, as in the transformation of a gondolier's rocking footwork into the stately advance and retreat of a Pavane. In Zumba you feel closer to the point of origin, with steps mimicking the shaking, dragging, digging and cutting movements of chain gangs and field workers. Peasant actions go on into old age, which is good news for those with squeaking joints as it means you get more stamping and less bouncing.
Back in my bouncing days, I went to Yat Malmgren's Laban classes in the 1960s, and it was all girls even then. Most of them were drama-school beauties who made me acutely conscious of my mediocre physique. Geriatric Zumba is a big improvement on that. With Yat, I felt confident only when exercising flat on my back. Now I can travel fearlessly across the floor. What I've enjoyed most about being old is this discovery: that looking good is nothing compared with the pleasure of still being able to put one foot in front of the other and move.
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The Enugu State Football Association have assured it will ensure a hitch free Super four (4) tournament as it plays hosts to the season ending event of the Nigeria National League.
The sir Chidi Ofo Led FA have the full backing of Enugu State government His Excellency,Rt.Hon Lawrence Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi .
Chidi Ofo said every logistics are in place for the Tournament which kicks off Friday 13 September,2019 at the Football Cathedral -Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in the Coal City,South East Nigeria.
"We are in very high spirit expecting the best of games,we are ready, thanks to our amiable sports loving governor for his support,the FA members in Enugu for accepting to host this soccer showpiece,we are grateful"
We urge soccer faithfuls in Enugu to come en- masse and watch the best of football artistry in the most important League"
All four teams for the show , Adamawa United,Jigawa Golden Stars ,Akwa Starlets and Warri Wolves are on ground in Enugu .They took time off to feel the synthetic turf ahead of their clashes.
A press conference will precede the tournament in the morning at the same venue, this will be followed by a technical Meeting of the participating teams.
The opening match will see Adamawa United battle Jigawa Golden Stars at 2pm,after a curtain-raiser between two youth sides, Gburugburu Starlets U-10 team engaging Team Grassroots Managers at 12:30pm
Akwa Starlets will later at 4pm confront Warri Wolves in what appears a South South derby.


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- Victoria McDonald
Contest Season | Shoot & Share Results
So, For an Artist of any kind to put themselves out there in the world is kind of terrifying. Instagram helps... industry people, clients, and people who appreciate your work can see it but don't really interact with it always or honestly. So, aside from posts here and there is a good chunk of my work that isn't seen and I rarely enter contests. Until now, this year I told myself I need to. Its how one grows. So, when this years Shoot and Share contest came across I dragged my feet... and submitted 50 Images on the VERY LAST DAY to enter.
Then poured a glass or two of a good red wine.
What is Shoot and Share and Why haven't I heard of it? Well. Shoot and Share is a global community made up of 40,000 photographers. They specialize in everything from Birth to Family to Wedding Photography and more. The founders of the group are small business owners that are photographers who have expanded into exploring the software needs of Photographers, so we can run ours businesses more efficiently. In doing so they discovered the need for community.
Every year they put together this elaborate contest. A contest you can say is for photographers, by photographers, voted on by photographers and moderated by photographers. Entering this contest means your work goes up against some of the worlds best and beginners and those same people vote on the images across 12 rounds. So I can't ask my best friend, husband and mom to go vote on my images to help me win. its 100% blind unless you know the image because you know the photographer.
Its nerve racking, fun, inspirational, and eye opening to be apart of this. Especially since this is the first year I convinced myself to do so. I hit enter..... had some emotions about it. Then the voting started, and I was like "why the hell did I enter?!?! My works sucks compared to these." (normal comment of a creative btw.) I really thought that I wasn't going to make it passed the 4th or 5th round.
Then I see a few more images, and decided.... I'll be OK if I make it to round 6. I'll be happy. Good start. Meanwhile, I'm getting distracted by Chickens ... So many Chickens... And figuring out how to Favorite images that I really like.
Round 6 comes..... I'm still in!! So, I'm proud of myself. Come round 8...9...10...and each time I figure out I'm still in I get tears for a moment because now I'm in the top 30% in something..... Happy Dances..panic...curiosity..... and more voting is the roller coaster were all on for the remainder of the contest.
It's seriously so much fun. I had images make through round 11. I'm 99.8% sure I was out in 12.... HONESTLY COULD NOT BE HAPPIER!! I am sooooo happy I did this. Not for validation but for what I learned.
You see, they give you the ability to favorite your favorite images and save them for later. Which is cool because you can view them all together at the end. I see a pattern. In style and editing. It's where I want to be...where I have been working towards. It helps me when I have those indecisive moments at the computer and inspires me before a shoot. I am spending time going through these images to learn more about the photographers behind the lens. A lot of them I already follow on Instagram.
Anyways... I am rambling right now and looking forward to next years contest. Enjoy the winners!


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Consider what animates our body is our Soul, our core Star, which is our eternal essence, we tend to think of as our basis for life. Our soul has the ability to move away from itself in ways we are yet to fully realize. it appears as if pieces can literally separate and leave the wholeness of Soul. This is what is meant by Soul Loss, that pieces have left the incarnated soul that inhabits the body, so that there is a disconnection. Yet knowing we are one field of energy, individuated, that soul piece can be 'found'.
The Soul is our source of absolute uniqueness, a place within that connects you not only to your own value and essence, but to the value and essence of every other living being. What makes soul loss so subtle and dangerous is that very few people have realized that it has happened. Most of us do not know that we have disconnected from our soul and accept as normal a numbness and lack of meaning in our lives.
It is more common than most people would think.
Sense of Loss
Healers of old looked for soul splinters to return them to the person in particular cases. These shaman were trained and could voyage the areas where soul can hide, reside, or even be trapped.
As time moved towards a so called 'civilized' society, these shaman were shamed away, told what they did was wrong or evil, through small minded people that did not understand what they do. Yet, they did something that really healed, that assisted in the soul growth. Without vital soul energy, the body does not heal very well, or not at all. Shaman knew/know this and will reconnect the soul in order for full healing to occur.
When a soul is split off, or fractured, or even hidden from a person, they cannot function as well. The more soul loss the harder it is to move through life. When the soul totally leaves, there is death of the body.
Soul loss occurs as a result of physical, mental, emotional, spiritual trauma and/or abuse. Parts of the soul leave because some events are too painful to endure while maintaining conscious awareness at the same time. This loss is literal and not metaphorical.
A shock or trauma can be anything from abuse of another person, a car wreck, or anything that causes the person to fear greatly for their Beingness.
In that particular moment the soul is convinced that it is in big trouble, or it can't stay. It is like a survival pattern which manifests in removing portions to preserve.
Soul parts can leave for any number of reasons; living in a dysfunctional family, alcoholism, substance abuse, physical violation, sexual abuse, rape, abortion, miscarriage, combat trauma, committing murder, a major illness, accidents, an intense emotional exchange, divorce or separation from a partner, the death of a loved one including pets, loss of a job and many other reasons. Some reasons might even look quite simple yet in that moment there was something threatened.
Sometimes incest survivors remember the experience of being molested from the perspective of looking down at their body for the soul part is leaving to a place of safety. This enables that child to survive the trauma but then the person matures with less personal power.
In psychology this referred to as 'disassociation'. In the treatment of soul loss, pharmaceuticals do not really have much of an effect in reuniting the loss. This is a spiritual, mental and emotional condition that needs assistance in other ways. Reviewing the past, looking for what might have happened will help.
In those traumatic moments a portion of the soul that leaves and hides might not be able to return on its own or refuses to do so. The soul part takes up residence somewhere in "non-ordinary reality" until a time that it can safely reunite with the body. It is like it is in safe keeping mode, although sometimes it goes where it should not.
Shamans believe that soul loss is a common source of illness, depression and chronic fatigue, as well as a variety of mental and emotional disorders. Through the Shamanic practice of Soul Retrieval, the soul portion/s are returned to the body to become whole again.
"I Can't Seem To Get It Together"
Most people will quite readily resonate with the idea of having left a part of themselves somewhere else, a natural way of identifying with the situation.
When a soul part leaves it takes some aspects of the personality and a chunk of our life-force with it. The soul may also take aspects of trust, creativity or personal power with it when it goes. There is a weakness that is felt when a portion of soul is gone.
This loss of energy prevents us from living healthy, fulfilling and creative lives. Sometimes Soul Loss can last for a whole lifetime, resulting in the development of a self-destructive person, a "Lost Soul".
In Soul Loss, the larger part of the person that remains present is disconnected from those qualities and a portion of their spiritual energy is unavailable.
This is what you might see in people who do not seem to be all there or cannot make choices, easily. Some soul loss drops protective barriers the person naturally has the leaves the person prone to more abuse.
The soul part has a consciousness of its own that contributes to the whole. One way or another, a person gets the feeling that something is stuck or missing.
It is important to get parts back; sometimes it happens spontaneously and other times good therapy can bring a soul part home.
Reviewing the traumas in your life can help when you forgive all involved. Yet those deeper, harder-to-look-at traumas may stay hidden without professional help.
Sometimes 'changing something' in order to feel safe and nurtured will assist the soul potion to return on its own. Moving away to a safe area, whether work or home, may help in the return of that which hides. Knowing what might have been the cause helps to step forward for the soul to return and feel safe.
As in a dysfunctional family situation, where spanking went on, a person might find healing through moving far away from the family so that the family patterns are not experienced over and over again.
Many people in our world have experienced some kind of soul loss. Without this vital energy that went missing, it is hard to focus on your life and be productive.
To recover these lost parts of ourselves, and to become balanced, whole and centered once again, we must first identify the symptoms of Soul Loss within us. Most common symptoms:
- Memories and parts of your life have been blocked out.
- You experience strong periods of depression.
- Parts within yourself feel missing or broken.
- You constantly feel mentally or physically fatigued for no medical reason.
- Constant feelings of fear or anxiety plague you.
- You go through long periods of insomnia.
- You feel disappointed with life.
- You feel like a 'different person' after a shocking or traumatic life event.
- You feel stuck or incapable of overcoming a certain issue in your life.
- You feel lost or incomplete.
- You feel as though there are multiple "selves" within you.
- You try to escape by turning to alcohol, drugs, sex, television, or excessive busyness.
- You feel unworthy of being loved.
- You are experiencing a dark night of the soul.
- You want to find your purpose and meaning in life.
- You feel like your daily life is meaningless and task-driven.
- You avoid feeling vulnerable and keep others at a distance.
- You long for wholeness and a sense of belonging.
- You sometimes feel that you're not in control of yourself.
- You experience a general numbness to life.
- You thirst for authenticity and complete acceptance of yourself.
- You have a longing for something more from your own being.
To be healthy, to feel whole and to live a harmonious life, you must recover the vital lost parts of yourself by learning to live a life of balance, authenticity and self-love.
Finding the fragments that are lost and restoring them in your life is to return to your innate wholeness, to restore the essential vitality that is your Soul.
Slowly reintegrating the lost elements of your Soul through self review through living a life of mindful, heart-centered and bodily alignment. If it is too painful or appears to be out-of-reach, then get some professional assistance.
~ Carolyn Thompson
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Part 2: Returning Home to My Soul; Soul Retrieval
Soul Retrieval: Mending the Fragmented Self by Sandra Ingerman


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If you or a loved one is under investigation or charged with a crime in Madison or surrounding Wisconsin communities, there's no time to waste. The most critical window for defense work may be the first few days following a criminal arrest, or even prior to formal charges being filed. You need to retain an experienced Madison criminal defense attorney to protect your rights and your freedom.
Law Enforcement is Not on Your Side
Confronting criminal charges in Wisconsin is a challenging task. Law enforcement agencies and prosecutors have vast resources at their disposal and are determined to get a conviction. You will need formidable and experienced representation that will counter the relentless pursuit of the state.
Know the Criminal Prosecutor's Playbook
Attorney Robert Hurley knows firsthand how police and district attorneys put together cases. He used to prosecute cases as an Assistant District Attorney in Dane County. He knows their playbook. Now Attorney Hurley uses this insider knowledge to your advantage in fighting your criminal charges. He is passionate and determined to defend YOU.
Learn more about Madison criminal defense attorney Robert Hurley.
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Sridevi's Unseen Glamorous Photoshoots From The 80s & 90s
Sridevi was a Glamorous doll way back in the 80s and 90s itself as Sridevi's modelling photoshoots can even put present-day models to shame.
She had what it takes to be a successful star way back in her youthful days and the poses and outfits that she sported back in the day were very much ahead of its time.
She ruled the industry for more than three decades and will do so for generations to come.
We've collated glamorous pictures of Sridevi from her youthful days and if at all her images compete with any present-day model, Sridevi will surely come out as a winner, hands down! She always looked like a beauty contest winner all throughout her life, folks!
Let's Check out Sridevi's Unseen Glamorous Photoshoots below.
Sridevi was a glamorous woman way back in the 80s and 90s itself.
Glam Doll
Her fashion photoshoots were much ahead of its time, folks!
That Pose
Her poses were much ahead of its time as well, peeps!
Black & White
Even her black and white pictures are simply outstanding.
Close Up
Her close up shots showcase her natural beauty as well.
Just Wow
Isn't this the most beautiful picture of Sridevi you've ever seen?
Hawa Hawai
The 'Hawa Hawai' girl will always remain in our hearts forever.
It's True
She can put any current generation models to shame, folks!
She was much fashionable when the country was learning what fashion really means.
Red Hot
She surely was red hot during the 80s and 90s, peeps!
Classy Look
She always had that classy look throughout all her pictures.
Psychedelic Top
What do you think about her top, peeps? Much psychedelic right!
Cool Hat
She sported the 'Madonna' hat even before it was cool!
Good Portrait
This picture can be a portrait in your living room! It's that good.
Sridevi's Unseen Glamorous Photoshoots Collection


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We work with and for people. That's why we're very aware of the needs of those around us, but also of the problems faced every day by people in the most disadvantaged circumstances around the world. Our commitment to society is real, and that's why we're working to achieve each one of the Sustainable Development Goals. Every department at our company is putting their all into this challenge.
Below, discover how Eversia is making an impact on each one of the 2030 Agenda Sustainable Development Goals.
Eversia has been made an ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), collaborating with programmes to save, protect and reconstruct the lives of millions of refugees and displaced persons around the world. UNHCR is an essential emergency fund that supplies aid within the first 72 hours when an emergency breaks out, immediately providing resources such as transport, transfers, and basic needs such as support, education, emergency equipment, healthcare, nutrition, water, protection and shelter.
We believe that our well-being is inherently linked to that of others.
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Our contribution to alleviate the shortage of food in the most disadvantaged environments is supported by the annual collaboration with the Food Bank of the Region of Murcia, through food collection and economic contribution.
It is then distributed amongst more than 180 beneficiaries such as nursing homes, children's homes, safe houses, soup kitchens, local councils, the Red Cross, the organisation Caritas Parroquiales and other volunteer groups.
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We develop workplace health and safety programmes that have benefited our workers 100%. Promoting the health and well-being of everyone who is a part of Eversia is a priority. The aim is to reduce workplace accidents and illnesses throughout our whole value chain. This project encompasses measures covering absenteeism, stress, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, workplace illnesses and staff's commitment, amongst others. For this, we have implemented measures to improve staff's health, such as rotating machine work; specific training in health and safety; workplace safety for pregnant women, for employees with a disability, or vulnerable groups; agreements with a physiotherapy clinic for recovery and improvement, etc.
We are collaborators of the GAVI program for childhood vaccination promoted by Obra Social La Caixa and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to facilitate access to improved sanitation in developing countries.
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The training, achievement and motivation of our employees is key to their professional success, which is why we create annual training programmes for all our workers, with the sole aim of helping them develop their talent to the maximum. In the past year, staff have received more than 6,500 hours of training.
We collaborate by holding internships for students from professional training institutes, universities, and SEF and business school courses, bringing the reality of the business world to their training, and by educating young people and strengthening their technical knowledge. In 2021, more than 7,000 hours of internships were carried out at our company, some of which led to full employment afterwards.
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At Eversia, women's full and effective participation is an ongoing priority. There are equal opportunities in leadership at all levels, with women heading departments and projects, as well as being members of the Board of Directors. The percentage of women is 28% and increases every year. In 2012 the Equality Plan was implemented.
Our payment policy establishes salary levels linked to the position held at the organisation, regardless of gender, race, religion or other factors.
Annually we carry out awareness campaigns on gender equality and opportunities.
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Our water saving and management plan has reduced the amount consumed per kilo of product by 13% in the past year. We've conducted various tasks to achieve this goal, such as replacing cooling towers with high-performance cooling equipment and reducing the flow rate in showers and sinks.
Our alliance with the international Operation Clean Sweep® (OCS) project arises from the plastic industry, with the aim of reducing the number of pellets lost into the environment. To achieve this, we have activated control, gathering and loss prevention measures for the raw material at our facilities.
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At Eversia we use green energy 100% from renewable, reliable and sustainable sources certified by our EDP suppliers.
We have reduced NMVOC emissions by more than 8%. This figure reflects the work undertaken by the company in the fight against climate change.
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Generating real and inclusive labour opportunities is one of our highest principles. The company is committed to preventing all discrimination, whether due to race, gender, nationality, language, origins, personal beliefs, civil status or health, as well as the application of the principle of equal opportunities. We believe in equality and respect towards all people. We are fully against discrimination. In 2020, we have people from 12 nationalities working with us – a clear sign of integrity and diversity.
Our commitment to developing policies for equality is applied from recruitment to promotion, covering salary policy, training, employment conditions, workplace health, the Working Time Directive and the balance between work and family life.
Adherence to the program of the Columbares Association on the "Management of Diversity in Companies" with which it is intended to compile, analyze and produce a Manual of Good Practices of Diversity. Signatories of the "European Charter of Diversity", of the Diversity Foundation, which seeks to promote inclusion and plurality in the workplace.
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Most of Eversia's economic investment goes into R&D+i, with the aim of improving the technological capacity of our processes, and designing sustainable products. This includes biocompostable containers for waste collection, food quality paper, commercial bags and flexible packaging.
In the last 10 years, we have invested 30 million euros in becoming a sustainable industry. Investment in infrastructure, training teams and conditioning spaces is a constant priority at Eversia. Over the next 4 years, the creation of a new plant with technological innovations in renewable energy and maximum comfort workstations is planned.
In research we work on three key pillars: productivity, sustainability and functionality.
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We have grown in terms of integrating people with disabilities and special needs, who now make up 3% of our workforce. We consolidate our collaboration with associations for people with disabilities and other external bodies and from the third sector, made up of people with physical and psychological handicaps, who provide certain auxiliary services for our activity.
Equality policies have been adopted to provide equal labour opportunities to all workers, regardless of any individual characteristics. We also provide internship contracts to young people who come from disadvantaged backgrounds, promoting diversity at the company.
We have participated in alliances such as the Cruz Roja Española to improve Employability and Access to the Labor Market for people in social difficulty.
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Designing containers for the collection of municipal waste. Collection and management models are changing fast, seeking more efficient and sustainable systems for the planet. We contribute by helping with this design, specifically with the vehicle that transports the waste so that it can then be treated.
Our biocompostable products are an example of packaging created to contribute to the sustainability of the community. OK compost INDUSTRIAL certification from TÜV AUSTRIA is conclusive proof of the product's compostability.
Together with the Molina de Segura City Council, we participate in the CityAdaP3 Project, within the #LIFE European aid program, to improve adaptation to climate change in the urban environment through the implementation of local adaptation plans (PACES).
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The Circular Economy model is part of our DNA. We reduce, recycle and reuse waste and residue though prevention and recycling activities, such as managing our own recycling mill at our facilities, so that we can transform our own waste and residue into raw material, to be reincorporated into the production process.
Our products can be made with post-industrial or post-consumption recycled materials, or biocompostable raw materials. We work on our product designs to increase their subsequent recyclability. We want 80% of our production to be sustainable by 2025 according to product certifications. National quality seals, AENOR, and international, Blue Angel, attest to the circularity of our products.
Every year, on the platform "Monitoring Recyclates for Europe" (MORE), we will declare the quantity of recycled material consumed and incorporated in the production of our recycled packaging solutions.
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We work continuously to mitigate climate change with measures that help reduce its effects. We renewed the Seal I Reduce Carbon Footprint, from the Ministry for Ecological Transition, in recognition of the effort to reduce our Carbon Footprint by 26,5% in our production processes, in the last 3 years. We work to achieve the Compensation Seal.
Some of the measures that led to us being awarded with this certification include using 100% renewable energy sources, controlling the consumption of diesel in vehicles to reduce their polluting impact, and continuous inspection of equipment that uses fluorinated gases to prevent leaks.
Adherence to the LIFE FOREST CO2 program to offset the emissions generated with local forest management.
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We are committed to caring for the natural environment and the quality of the ocean floor. That's why we endorse the international Operation Clean Sweep® (OCS) project, which arises from the plastics industry, to reduce the loss of pellets into the environment.
We colaborate with the Fundación Legado Humano, gathering waste from beaches in the Region of Murcia.
Support for the Hippocampus Association whose objective is the study and conservation of the seahorse population in the Mar Menor, and specifically its Plumbum project in which cleanings of the seabed are carried out with the help of scuba diving equipment.
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Our paper products have PEFC and FSC certification, which guarantee that the raw material comes from sustainably managed forests.
These seals guarantee that the wood or products derived from it come from a forest that has been managed, assessed, and certified in accordance with certain social, economic and environmental criteria, defined by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) or by the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC).
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Eversia has internally-governed regulations that act as the guiding principle for our activities, so that all of the company's actions are carried out in strict compliance with current legislation. Employees and external contractors are obliged to care for, protect and defend the goods and resources that constitute the company's assets.
We have a Workplace Harassment and Sexual Harassment Protocol, with the aim of generating a healthy, respectful workplace for all.
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We are aligned with associations and institutions in the sector that ensure that the SDGs are achieved, working on regulations on sustainability, environmental awareness raising activities and corporate social responsibility. These include the Fundación Legado Humano, the Red Cross, etc.
Eversia has conducted more then 18 solidarity initiatives with third-sector institutions, establishing various agreements in collaboration with them, in different ways and amounts.
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Queen Latifah was covered in the NYTimes Magazine this weekend. Read it all here. I loved her impression of PBS' Gwen Ifill on SNL- classic.
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Being a beauty editor means trying a lot of different skin care products, all in hopes of finding the best things to recommend to you, our readers.
Each year, we go through plenty of serums, creams, masks and more to find our favorites ― the products that come out at the front of the pack and find a comfortable place in our #topshelfie.
Just in time for the holiday season, our editors have put together a list of skin care products ― both new finds and old faithfuls ― we just can't live without. They would make great gifts, especially for the skin care-obsessed friends (or moms or cousins or brothers) on your list. Or, you know, you could gift them to yourself.
Whatever the case, we'll say this: If we were lucky enough to unwrap any of the products below during the holidays season ― *hint, hint* ― we'd be happy.
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The world famous Sophia the robot in Cyprus...
Reflect Festival: the largest future casting festival at Carob Mill 9-10 May
Flying cars, electric folding bikes, the first human Android citizen, pioneers, futurists, investors and many more world innovators are coming to Cyprus.
"Reflect Festival", is the largest future casting festival between Southern Europe and the Middle East. For the second time, trendsetters, decision-makers, pioneers and challengers of our time will come and challenge the status quo of our current age and present possibilities the future will bring now.
In May 2019, over 1000 attendees - entrepreneurs, managers, innovators, students, future enthusiasts will meet in Limassol, Cyprus together with 60 speakers from over 30 countries to get inspired and think beyond today.
Among the notable speakers of Reflect, the Founder of Aeromobil, a pioneer flying-car company, the first human Android citizen Sophia, one of the early investors at Spotify, the Head of AI at Adobe, the Founder & CEO of Jungle Creations, the CEO at JIVR, an electric folding bike brand, the Business Development Manager at NVIDIA and many more world innovators will join festival. For more speakers check out www.reflectfest.com.
Reflect will take place at Carob Mill, located in the heart of Limassol, next to the Limassol medieval castle. The area is surrounded by restaurants, bars and cafes and is next to the Limassol marina and the lively old port square.
On board for this year are already European University Cyprus (Golden Partner), Hellenic Bank, Elias Neocleous & Co LLC, KPMG (Silver Partners), Taxify (Transportation Partner), Jarvify, Cyprus Mail, Premiere Media Group, Heart Cyprus (Media Partners) and our website Cyprus Alive.
Be part of the festival where the history of the future is being shared!
Find out more information about tickets and speakers on www.reflectfest.com. The list of speakers will continue to grow and new key people will be added soon.
SEE YOU IN LIMASSOL, CYPRUS ON 9-10 MAY, 2019 (Carob Mill).
Hellenic Bank
Elias Neocleous
Premier Group
Heart Cyprus
Cyprus Alive