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Uzbekistan’s main tourist draws
Boasting three of the ancient Silk Road’s most important cities (Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand), Uzbekistan was once the cradle of culture and trade. Nowadays, it is known for well-preserved Islamic architecture with shimmering minarets and mosaic tile domes.
Where to stay:
In Bukhara, we encourage you to stay at 4* Malika Bukhara with excellent reviews. Centrally located just 50 m from Lyabi Havuz Complex, this 4-star hotel offers a spa centre and rich breakfast buffet with national and European dishes. WiFi is available throughout the property. Elegant rooms with classic-style décor are offered at the Malika-Bukhara Hotel. Rooms feature a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and a minibar. National and Western cuisine is served in the restaurant of the Malika-Bukhara Hotel. A wide variety of drinks is offered at the on-site bar. The spa centre features Russian and Turkish sauna and guests can use fitness centre. Minaret Kalyan and citadel Ark is 200 meters from the hotel. Bukhara Airport is 4.5 km away.
In Samarkand we recommend you to book 4* Platan Hotel. This top rated 4-star hotel offers free Wi-Fi and free parking. Rooms here will provide you with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and cable channels. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and a bathrobe. You can enjoy a garden view from all the rooms. Extras include a desk, a safety deposit box and a laptop safe. The on-site restaurant serves Uzbek cuisine, and a variety of drinks is offered at the bar. At Platan you will find free airport shuttle service and a 24-hour front desk. Other facilities offered include ticket service and a tour desk. Samarkand Airport is 5 km from the property.
What to do:
Explore its amazing UNESCO World Heritage sites. Walk through open air museum cities like Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva to see one of the most well preserved Islamic architecture in the world.
Climb the minaret of Islam Hodja in Khiva.
Go shopping in the Central Bazaar in Samarkand. In the souvenir stalls you can buy everything from handmade teapots, carpets and silk to traditional furry wool hats.
Spend one day in Tashkent, Uzbekistan’s capital, and admire its fancy buildings. Completely destroyed by an earthquake in 1966, the entire city was rebuilt and restored.
In Tashkent and Bukhara you can enjoy landscaped public parks and cafés.
Reach the Fergana Valley to learn about the light silk carpets, discover the fragrant vineyards and try some traditional food. Pay a visit to the Palace of Khudayar Khan in Kokand, once said to have been the largest and most opulent palace in Central Asia.
Enjoy the diverse landscapes of Western Tien-Shan, inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
Uzbekistan has become one of the most attractive places in the world for winter sports. Chimgan-Beldersay is the main skiing area in Western Tien-Shan (90 km far from Tashkent). There are few double-chair ski lifts and hoop lifts, where you can enjoy mountain skiing and snowboarding. Chimgan is the best choice for families with children, while Beldersay (5 km from Chimgan) is more appropriate for skilled skiers and snowboarders.
Explore the Ugam-Chatkal National Park, located in one of the largest mountain ranges in the world. This biosphere reserve is home to exceptionally rich biodiversity.
Hike through the Gulkam Canyon.
Take a trip to the Nurata Mountains, where you can see Stone Age petroglyphs.
Spend a night in a traditional yurt in the Kyzylkum Desert. Experience food cooking over the fire, a camel ride and stargazing.
Discover Elliq-Qala – the lost desert fortresses of Khwarezem.
Stand on the bottom of the Aral Sea.
Visit Nukus Museum of Art to see a unique collection of modern art from 1918 to 1935.
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"Try to solve it" Dry Country is an intriguing puzzle and a very private glimpse into the mind of a blossoming young writer more than it is a traditional A to B narrative. In an act as brave and/or foolish as publishing one’s own diary, Stuart has taken writings from his high school years (which you couldn't pay me to do) all the way through his early thirties and shuffled their chronological order, which makes it more of an E to A to F to Q narrative, and part of the fun is guessing at which stage in his writing development he wrote each piece. Some are more obvious than others, as there are certain stories (which are actually some of my favorites), that just reek of a high school kid desperately trying to find his narrative voice by mimicking his favorite authors, but the more mature pieces really stand out as bold, poetic, touching and truly unique to the author alone. The stories themselves loosely follow the lives of a handful of friends you probably went to high school... More > with; rendered much more insightful, witty and introspective than you probably remember them. Over the course of fifteen years, they experience their hormonal awakenings, heartbreaks, losses and redemptions in a slightly skewed version of Tucson, Arizona, where none of them bat an eye at the implication that one of them might have been impregnated by an alien, and three creepy girls in Catholic school girl uniforms wander the desert in search of an invisible ocean. Throughout the years, Stuart maintains a palpable sense of impending loss and post high school disillusionment, mixed with the shiny nostalgia of perfect, youthful, fleeting moments that really made me pine for a time in my life that probably never really existed. In the end, Dry Country is like the literary equivalent of watching one of those youtube videos where someone takes a snapshot of themselves every day for 10 years and then shows them all in quick succession; you know that you're witnessing a very profound and deeply personal transformation of a person, you just wish you knew what happened in between those shots that truly shaped who they eventually became.< Less
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Music is that art form that connects souls in a way no other can. Its medium is sound and silence, redefining space and time. The creation, performance, significance and definition vary vastly according to culture and social context. Today we have a boom in electronic music because of the advent of affordable music technology.Music software is the computer software used for musical compositions and digital recording, the creation of electronic music and other applications. Music software has been around for almost half a century since its birth in the 1960s.
It has had a significant impact on education involving music and creative expression. Mostly, music software is an outlet for people who do not bond with traditional musical instruments. New innovative ways are being thought of every day to compose and perform music using technologies that have never been seen before.
While Mac and Windows users have an abundance of features when it comes to rough mixing and baselining, Linux offers free open source applications that could be just as good. Here are the best of the mix:
It is one of the most feature packed and creative application the on the list. It is highly up to date and provides a free and powerful suite for both Linux and Window OS.
It has features that are primarily seen only in paid or licensed software. The LMMS gives you tools for the job of composing, adding beats, providing bassline editors, a piano roll for melodies, effects and a complete studio with standards. LMMS came compatible with MIDI keyboards and built-in sound synthesizers in a superb package that is free of charge.
Audacity is free, open source cross-platform Linux-based software that will work on Windows and Mac as well. (Isn’t that a grand bargain?)
See Also: – Top 7 Best Linux Text Editors (#3 Is My Favorite)
It has a live recording feature that incorporates a microphone, a mixer or other media. You can import and export different file formats for editing. Allows basic copy, paste, delete and cut operations on audio files.
There is a broad range of keyboard shortcuts at your disposal along with a multitude of sound effects and extensible plug-ins.
Here is a music producing software that will help you become a professional DJ, available on the cross-platform. You can use it on Mac, Linux and Windows.
Mixxx allows you to test your audio after you complete your production by mixing in other audio files while listening to it.
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You get it in the studio and can go sound producing with it. Some of its features include an advanced four deck controls, built-in sound effects, quad sampler effects and a DJ hardware support.
It is a music composing and editing application that is available exclusively on Linux and intended for music composers.
Rosegarden is a suite similar to LMMS but is aimed mainly at producing. Rosegarden can be used at home or in small scale recording environments.
Those who understand music notations can have a lot of fun with this while making music using a score. It also supports basic digital audio.
Rosegarden has some intuitive MIDI management with about a 100 devices that are supported. There is also a capable audio editor and sequencer with multi-language support.
This is not essentially a music creation tool but facilitates the creation of music through the use of other software. The purpose of this software is more like a big virtual mixer that allows you to extract the audio of your choice and reroute it to other applications.
It is a feature-packed offering. More than a MIDI and audio sequencer, Muse combines recording and editing abilities into one package. Muse keeps things simple and has a multitrack virtual studio that is available only for Linux.
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There’s a full MIDI import/ export support, editing with piano editing and drum roll, external synth plugins and integration with other programs. A must have for avid producers.
It is an audio multitrack sequencer & offers primary interface as AUDIO/MIDI and designed specifically for personal home studios. It runs on Linux as a target operating system with some unique features.
It supports different audio formats, has a built-in mixer and monitors controls. There are a loop recorder and MIDI clip editor. Qtractor provides non-destructive and non-linear editing.
Available on Linux and Mac, Ardour allows you to record, mix, edit and master audio and MIDI projects. It can be used by anyone related to the music production field – editors, composers, etc.
Ardour provides a flexible recording and multichannel tracks. You can import and export audio files to different formats, and the software provides automation!
Cecilia is an audio signal processing software. It allows the user to explore music composition and sounds and is primarily intended for sound designers. It runs on Linux, Mac and Windows too.
Cecilia allows you to create your custom GUI using a simple syntax. It has some built-in modules that allow the user to add their sound effects and synthesis.
10. Traverso DAW
Cross platform multitrack recording suite that is known for its unique interface that is tricky to master. Traverso DAW has support for CD mastering and non-linear processing. It covers plenty of tasks that are usually reserved for premium music production software. It is fully customizable to suit your music creation needs, designed for scalability and can be used by live musicians with the help of a netbook.
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Dogs make for wonderful companions, giving us love and affection every moment we spend with them. As their humans, we find lots of ways to make time for them or to have them with us at all times. That’s why some people decide to bring their canine companion with them while they travel.
While traveling may be a relatively normal experience for us, it might not be for some dogs. Traveling by car seems like an everyday thing to us that we really think nothing of it. Dogs, on the other hand, may be uncomfortable and anxious when it comes to these things. This is an entirely normal response from dogs, but there are ways to help them through these car rides to help lessen things such as a dog bite, panic attacks, and just general restlessness. If you are thinking of going on a trip with your companion, consider these tips when traveling with your dog to help make it a pleasant experience for you both.
Dogs are very receptive creatures and will react to what’s going on around them. This is why it’s important to keep calm around them in situations where they may panic or get anxious, such as when traveling. In doing so, not only are you helping yourself handle the situation properly, but you’re also giving your dog a sort of cue that there’s nothing to worry about. If they see you not panicking, then chances are they’ll feel like they don’t have to panic with you. This can somehow help set the tone for the trip for them.
Make Your Dog Feel Secure
Aside from keeping calm, the next thing you can do to help make traveling a pleasant experience for your dog would be to help them feel secure. One reason why your dog may feel anxious or uncomfortable would be because your car might be an unfamiliar place for them. There are lots of strange and unfamiliar stimuli in a car, after all. Giving them a sense of security helps them slowly realize that there’s nothing to be afraid of while in the car.
There are lots of ways to help your dog feel secure when you travel. You can bring their favorite toy or blanket with them. Helping them achieve some sense of familiarity with their favorite trinket in an unfamiliar situation can work wonders. At the least, it can help relieve some tension and let their guard down by even just a little bit. You can also find ways to secure them to a seat or even put them in a travel crate of sorts. This can help them move around less, startling them, and, with the help of the crate, give them their own space to feel safe and secure.
Help Them Get Used To It
Another thing you can do is help them get used to traveling. Car rides might be scary at first, given all the strange sounds, surroundings, and whatnot, but they can eventually be something they’re used to. One way you can do this is by just getting them in the car first. Let them get used to sitting in a certain spot and taking in the car’s surroundings. You can throw in a little treat to reward them and encourage them for doing so. Helping them feel secure, as mentioned earlier, can also help in encouragement.
Once you get them used to being in a car, you can start driving them around. Start first with short trips. A drive around the block or just up and down your street could be an excellent way to do so. And then, when they start getting comfortable with the short trips, you can slowly increase the duration of the trips and drives you take them on. Eventually, they’ll get used to being on drives in no time.
Consider Supplements or Medication
If your dog still tends to get anxious when going on trips even after trying to get them accustomed to car rides and trips, then medication might be of more use to you. You can go to your vet and ask them for any possible medications you can give your dog to help them relax or even sleep during trips. They might prescribe things such as anti-anxiety medication, sedatives, or the like. You can also ask them if there are supplements you can give them to help them relax. Just remember that if you do plan on giving your dog something, it’s always good to ask your vet first if it’s safe and if it will work for your dog.
Taking your dog on trips can be an enjoyable experience, with lots of opportunities for quality time. Having them around can always make for great times, after all. But, not all dogs are immediately comfortable going on car rides, especially long ones. If you think about it, they’re just like babies who need to be slowly accustomed to rides and to make sure they’re as comfortable as possible. Luckily, there are ways to help your little fur baby get used to these things so that you can eventually take them with you on road trips.

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Overhaul of three buildings obstetric and gynecological department of the Ulyanovsk Regional Hospital, as well as the construction of additional housing made under the modernization program of health care.
Previously, the hospital held a regional hospital corps, now — four. There are new departments: the department of pathology neonatal resuscitation of the newborn, as well as consulting and diagnostic center.
As part of the modernization of the institution purchased 217 units of medical equipment, including apparatus for the care of children with extremely low birth weight and ultrasound devices expert class. Only the creation of the perinatal center was sent to more than 700 million rubles from the federal and regional budgets.
Most of the midwives of a high and first qualification category and was trained during the training cycles, including the simulation center of Ivanovo Research Institute of Maternity and Childhood. VN Gorodkova the Ministry of Health.
Obstetrical and Gynecological complex Ulyanovsk Regional Hospital is designed for 4,500 births per year, as of 15:00 here already gave birth to four baby.

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Written By: Cathy McKay
A Prenuptial Agreement is a written contract entered into before marriage that will determine how assets and debts will be divided, in the event there is a death or divorce. The Court will enforce Prenuptial Agreements if there is a death or a divorce as long as the Court finds that the agreement was entered into fairly, giving both parties sufficient time and information to understand how the law may impact the agreement and their fiancé’s assets and income before signing. In addition, the Court will also need to find that the parties’ circumstances have not changed since the agreement was signed in some significant way to make the agreement unenforceable.
Potential clients often ask why they would need a Prenuptial Agreement. The short answer is “they don’t.” Not all people getting married need a Prenuptial Agreement or would even benefit from a Prenuptial Agreement. One of the common reasons a Prenuptial Agreement would be helpful or desired is if one party owns significantly more in assets than the other party before marriage. The party with significant assets may want to protect those assets that he/she feels he/she worked so hard to acquire. This is often the case with marriages later in life or second marriages.
Another reason a Prenuptial Agreement would be helpful or desired is if one or both spouses have children from another marriage. Those parties often want to protect their assets for their children in the event of death or divorce.
A third common reason a Prenuptial Agreement is requested is to protect a family business. If one of the parties works for and has an ownership interest in a family business or will have an ownership interest, the family will often want the party to have a Prenuptial Agreement to protect the family business.
Finally, a Prenuptial Agreement is often requested if a party had been previously divorced and the divorce process was lengthy and difficult. Setting forth the parties’ agreements on dividing assets or debts, or prohibiting alimony, may help to prevent the repeat of such an ugly divorce in the future.
As preparing for marriage can be one of the happiest times in life, parties need to be careful how they approach the conversation about a Prenuptial Agreement. If handled carefully, explaining all of the reasons it is needed or wanted, most parties understand it and will agree to have a Prenuptial Agreement. It can be helpful to work with Collaboratively trained lawyers and maybe even a professional Collaborative team to work through the terms of the agreement together. The Collaborative team can provide the parties with the necessary emotional and financial support, along with a full understanding of the law, while negotiating and discussing the terms of a Prenuptial Agreement. The goal is to preserve the parties’ relationship, not cause damage to the parties’ relationship.
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When you think of popular holiday destinations in Asia, the most popular these days seems to be in parts of South-East Asia; Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, Bali, and maybe India also. In the two years that I had been living in Korea teaching previously, I had only visited Japan outside of Korea. It was harder to get away in those days as I had no vacation time from my private school. So this time around with the opportunity to travel during my vacation from school, I wanted to sample some of South East Asia. I decided on going to Indonesia, but my experience has left me in doubt on whether I should travel to any other countries in this region again, as I left with a profound dislike of the place.
I am not an average traveler, I don't like to relax; I don't like beaches, sipping on cocktails, and lazing around by the pool. I like exercise, adventure, nature, and culture. In the past I had completed two fantastic volunteer trips in Nicaragua in Central America and Fiji, which were amazing, and not wishing to be too cliche, almost life-changing experiences. Having fond memories of these two experiences I decided to volunteer again, this time in Java, Indonesia. My job was to help educate visitors and to help maintain a conservation centre in the foothills of mountains outside of a city called Malang. I was to live in a local village in pretty basic conditions, which I had no problem with because I had done it all before. It all sounded quite idyllic and was a real chance to get up close and personal with genuine Javanese people, and was a world away from any tourism. Even before I had left for Indonesia, I could sense that I may have some problems.
Two weeks to go until arrival in Java, everything was looking good and I had even prepared some material for teaching people when I got there. I had one niggling little doubt in my mind, and this was that I assumed that everyone I would be teaching could speak English, maybe they couldn't? But I thought to myself that the organisation wouldn't be encouraging English speaking volunteers to go there unless they could use us for something. I e-mailed the project leader just in case, and he replied that none of the people we were supposed to be educating were going to be able to speak English. My prepared material went into the shredder, and I began to think, 'how the hell am I going to be able to teach them anything?' One week to go and now my two day weekends off from volunteer work had turned into Sundays off only. Disturbing my plans to visit places on the weekend. No problem I thought, because volunteer working itself was so good before that I didn't require an extra day off, and maybe I would just finish a little early instead.
A day before travelling to Indonesia I had, rather stupidly, arranged to run a marathon in Yeosu, a city near me in South Korea. It was a very hilly marathon too, which was a real test, but I completed it and felt a little less guilty of taking 3 weeks off exercising in Indonesia. The only problem was that I was horribly sore for travel the next day. I had 30 hours of travelling to do until I finally got to my destination, and after the first 7 hour flight while waiting in Malaysia I was noticing how worryingly swollen my ankles were, and I could hardly walk. This is an extra worry for me as I am slightly paranoid about long haul flights as I have had problems, inherited from my parents, with varicose veins. This means that my circulation is not as it should be in my lower legs, making me more prone to developing DVT's (Deep Vein Thrombosis). Swollen ankles can be a warning sign of this, so I basically crossed my fingers and hoped it was down to the marathon the previous day.
Once I finally arrived at the conservation centre, I was ready for bed and hoped for a good long sleep. At 3.30 in the morning the first of the many unwelcome surprises to come shook me out of my slubber. Indonesia is mainly a Muslim country, and indeed the most populated one in the world. I knew this but did not realise what this meant in practice, and nothing was mentioned on the organisation's website. At an unearthly hour every morning (about 3.30am) there was to be a call to prayer. This wasn't a private matter, where people would wake up themselves and pray in silence, but the prayer was pumped out of large speakers across every village and usually lasted about an hour. There really was no sleeping through it, and it went on for so long that it kept me awake once it woke me up. I was incredibly tired.
Below: This is the village I stayed at in the mountains as seen from the conservation centre.
The internet site of the volunteer organisation that I went with made it sound as though volunteers came in and out all the time and that I would be part of a team of foreign workers at the centre. On arrival, I ended up being just one of two people from overseas among a myriad of local workers. Immediately, I noticed that the majority of these workers did literally nothing all day. They pretty much just sat around all day, and occasionally did a pointless and menial task. In fact, I noticed this at the airport in Java (Surabaya) as well. There were 5 people working in a tiny convenience store, all doing nothing, and this was the same for every store, restaurant, and cafe in the airport. All this made me wonder how busy I was going to be for the next three weeks.
Below: The spectacular view from our conservation centre of Malang city and the very active and smoking Mt Semeru volcano in the distance.
Day one, and after my unexpected very early morning wake-up call I was due to meet the volunteer supervisor at 9.30. An hour later and he was still not there. This would be a sign of things to come as by the end of my stay at the conservation centre I had developed the art of twiddling my thumbs to a whole new level. The time did, however, afford me a chance to drink lots of the coffee which they produced at the site, with fresh coffee beans roasted each day by the Kitchen staff, who were probably the only people who did anything on the site. This was the one and only good thing about the place; fresh, strong, and unbelievably good Javanese coffee everyday, and was probably the only reason I could keep my eyes open for the first few days. When the supervisor did finally arrive, he told us that some school children would be coming the next day, and later in the afternoon he would brief me on what he wanted me to do. We had a little chat and after ten minutes the morning meeting was over, which at least gave me the chance to change some money and buy some snacks in the city about 45 minutes away. The only problem was that everytime I needed to go to the city (which was frequently as their promised internet connection at the centre was non-existent), I needed their help to drive me. As genuine and picturesque our location was, we were up in the mountains and miles away from anywhere, this made for a prison-like feel to where I was staying.
Below/left: Our kitchen/bike garage.
The next day and the real tribulations began. A whole school of 12 year olds and we were told they didn't understand a word of English. My other foreign co-worker and I were told to run a couple of games for them and it became clear that the conservation centre was much more about stupid games than any real education about the environment. In a day lasting an unimaginable 12 hours of 'work' I took a game for ten minutes and then spent the rest of my time watching helplessly not knowing what on earth was going on as the entire dialogue was in Indonesian. During the ten minute game it was also noticable that most of the children could in fact speak English, something that our Indonesian supervisors and co-workers failed to mention. At least we could ask the children what the hell was going on, and we did on many occasions.
The following day was another marathon, this time 14 hours long on a field trip to a local river in the mountains and was more of the same, but at least we could have a chat to the kids, which was nice. Apparently K-Pop is very popular in Indonesia and many of the girl students were fans of 'Girls Generation' and a few other famous K-Pop groups. They were interested in us and asked many questions and conversation flowed until they asked me what religion I followed. When I answered that I don't believe in any god and have no religion, they all fell silent. I would later learn that in Indonesia a person cannot be registered as an atheist or agnostic and must choose a religion, usually Islam, Hindu, or Christian. It was, in fact, illegal to be an atheist. After I returned from Indonesia, a man hit the news worldwide for being beaten and then jailed for posting that he didn't believe in god on his facebook page. He currently still resides in jail for this 'offense.'
Part 2 next week.

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- Is Nikon coming out with a new DSLR in 2021?
- Will Nikon discontinue DSLR?
- Why are DSLRs out of stock?
- Is buying a DSLR worth it?
- Do you really need a DSLR camera?
- Is iPhone camera better than DSLR?
- Which is best DSLR or SLR?
- Can a DSLR record video?
- Will DSLR disappear?
- How long do DSLR cameras last?
- What is the future of DSLR cameras?
- Is Nikon finished?
- Is there a future in photography?
- Are cameras dying?
- Which is the No 1 camera in the world?
- Is Canon or Nikon better?
- Why do people buy DSLR?
- Can you use DSLR without lens?
- Why are DSLR cameras so expensive?
- Are cameras better than phones?
- Is a DSLR a professional camera?
- Is DSLR better than mirrorless?
- Does Apple have a camera?
- Why do DSLR pictures look better?
- Is iPhone 11 Pro better than DSLR?
- Who invented DSLR?
- What does D mean in camera?
- What is ISO camera?
- What is mirrorless DSLR?
- What is a fast shutter speed?
Is Nikon coming out with a new DSLR in 2021?
Despite the recent launch of the Z6 II and the Z7 II, and despite the handful of Z-mount cameras and lenses in the works,Nikon still plans to debut two DSLRs sometime in 2021.
Will Nikon discontinue DSLR?
Over the past couple of months, the product pages for at least 14 F-mount lenses have been archives by the company. It’s a great time to be a person with the same name.
Why are DSLRs out of stock?
Canon will stop making DSLR cameras in the near future. The Canon 1D X Mark III is the company’s final flagship DSLR camera. Canon said it wouldn’t produce flagship DSLR cameras anymore because it wanted to focus on mirrorless cameras.
Is buying a DSLR worth it?
If you’re a professional photographer, a DSLR camera is worth a buy but only if you have a profitable business. It’s not worth it for people who just enjoy taking pictures.
Do you really need a DSLR camera?
If you want to take pictures you can’t do with your current camera, then you should buy a DSLR. When you are ready to move your camera out of auto and into full manual so that you can think through every image you take, then it is time to get a DSLR.
Is iPhone camera better than DSLR?
The quality of an image on an iPhone is not as good as it is on a DSLR. It’s still important if you use a DSLR camera to get a better image than an Apple device.
Which is best DSLR or SLR?
DSLR cameras give live previews and do not waste film when a photographer makes a mistake. DSLRs are cheaper because there are more of them in the market. Film cameras have a slightly better quality of color, tone and contrast than film cameras.
Can a DSLR record video?
The DSLR is one of the most popular types of cameras. The ability of DSLRs to record high-definition video makes them a favorite among amateur and professional filmmakers.
Will DSLR disappear?
The Canon is a digital camera. The picture was taken by Canon. The EOS-1D X Mark III will be Canon’s last flagship DSLR, and the genre will start to disappear with it.
How long do DSLR cameras last?
DSLRs will usually last at least 3 to 5 years under normal use, and could go much longer. Shoot and don’t worry about it. The camera needs to be appreciated in order for it to be used.
What is the future of DSLR cameras?
DSLR works well for many photographers. I’m not sure if camera manufacturers will continue to make new DSLRs, but I’m pretty sure they’ll be less and less between now and then.
Is Nikon finished?
It is rumored that the production of DSLR cameras in Japan will end at the end of March. The market for DSLRs has shrunk due to the rise of camera phones.
Is there a future in photography?
There is still a place for professional photographers. New niches are going to open up. There will be new opportunities in the near future. There will be less demand for photographers over time.
Are cameras dying?
In the U.S., digital camera sales fell from 15.34 million units in the previous year to just 5.55 million last year. Less than 10% of Americans plan to buy a digital camera in the next year.
Which is the No 1 camera in the world?
The Hasselblad X1D-50c is a new model. The majority of consumers buy full-frame orAPS-C cameras. The highest scoring full-frames are all tied at 100, including the Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R 47.3MP, the Sony A7R III 42.4MP, and the Nikon Z7 II 45.75MP.
Is Canon or Nikon better?
We can see why Nikon is the leader. It has 46 mp and a huge number of focus points, while Canon has 30 mp. The Canon model won the competition because it was the best DSLR camera.
Why do people buy DSLR?
DSLRs have bigger image sensors than point-and-shoot cameras, which makes them better at capturing high quality images. This can be seen in the above picture. The amount of blur and noise in pictures can be reduced by a bigger sensor.
Can you use DSLR without lens?
The lens is used to concentrate the light on the sensor resulting in an image but when you don’t have a lens on, the sensor is exposed to every environmental light and produces just plain images.
Why are DSLR cameras so expensive?
The sensor and processor of a DSLR camera are made from expensive materials. DSLR cameras have chips that make them work and make them small, which adds to the cost.
Are cameras better than phones?
If you want to take pictures of distant objects, you will need a dedicated camera. This is one of the reasons that dedicated cameras are better than phones. The picture of a horse in the pasture is a long distance shooting scenario.
Is a DSLR a professional camera?
The Canon 1D series is one of the only professional DSLRs. All but one of the other brands are consumer cameras.
Is DSLR better than mirrorless?
The DSLR has better low-light shooting thanks to the optical viewfinder, as well as a wider selection of interchangeable lens. On the other hand, mirrorless cameras are lighter, more portable, have better video quality, and can shoot more images at faster shutter speeds.
Does Apple have a camera?
Apple quality and performance standards have been met with the design, testing, and manufacture of the iPhone cameras. Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control, and Portrait Lighting effects are included.
Why do DSLR pictures look better?
Why does it seem like mobile phones are better at taking pictures than DSLR cameras? Mobile phones are not capable of capturing better images than a DSLR.
Is iPhone 11 Pro better than DSLR?
The results of the second iPhone 11 Pro camera test are very close to DSLRs. Yesterday we reported on a camera test in which Apple’s flagship phone was compared to a Canon DSLR. The performance of the iPhone was close to that of a high-end DSLR, according to a review by Matti Haapoja.
Who invented DSLR?
The first self-contained DSLR camera, created by Robert Hills and Sasson in 1989, was the result of their work on digital camera technology.
What does D mean in camera?
Canon has a naming convention that they use for their cameras. Before dSLRs came into existence, canon was the way to go. The 1200D and 1100D are entry level cameras that are great for beginners.
What is ISO camera?
ISO is the sensitivity of the camera to light. A lower ISO is less sensitive to light than a higher one.
What is mirrorless DSLR?
A digital camera that accepts different lens doesn’t use a mirror to reflect the image into the viewfinder. The body is thinner than a digitalSLR because there is no mechanical mirror.
What is a fast shutter speed?
A value under 1/250s is fast to consider. One-hundred and two-fiftieth of a second is what we mean when we say 1/250s. The shutter stays open for one-five hundredth of a second if the shutter speed is 1/600s.


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When is the best time for a dating scan
Worried about your pregnancy in the early weeks? We explain just how early you can have a pregnancy scan, what it involves, how to book one privately and how much it might cost. By Rachel Mostyn. A pregnancy ultrasound scan will be carried out from around 6 weeks. So I would say leave it until 8 weeks so you know for sure. Going too early as I did just resulted in more worry. Your baby is developing really quickly during these early weeks and so your baby will look very different each week in an early scan:. This is the earliest a heartbeat will be detected. You may be able to start to identify the head and body. However, if you are experiencing the signs of an ectopic pregnancy with severe pains in your side, you may be given a very early scan at 5 weeks.
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Log in Sign up. Home Community August Hey guys just wondering if it matters when u have a dating scan? Like how many weeks u are etc. Add a comment. I had a dating scan yesterday, I thought I was 7 weeks, turns out I’m only just 6 weeks, it resulted in disappointment when I did see anything on the screen My doc wanted me to go at 6 weeks but I am waiting til 7 so am more likely to hear a heartbeat and also in case im not as far along as my bloods said.
So id say not before 6 weeks but also its not a critical thing. Some are waiting weeks or not having one at all. It depends what you want. I want the reassurance of a heartbeat but you may just want confirmation of a healthy pregnancy n they can def tell that at 6 weeks. I’m getting my first ultrasound done at 7.
This was on the recommendation of my Naturopath so we don’t get disappointed and scared if we don’t see anything.
NHS and private ultrasound scans during pregnancy
Now comes the moment when you might get to see your baby for the first time — the week scan. We run through what scans are and what to expect on the day. This is often just called a scan. The scan builds a picture from the way high-frequency sound waves from a probe passed over your tummy reflect off your baby in your womb Whitworth et al, ; NHS, a; NHS, b.
Because of this, the week scan can also be called a dating scan NHS, c.
Learn why this pregnancy scan may be necessary, what is involved and other FAQs around this dating scan. Other reasons to have a 7 week ultrasound are to: When a mother is unsure about the date of her last normal menstrual period.
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How do I prepare?
All pregnant women in Ireland are offered a dating scan.
If all else fails and we are unable to get a good picture of your unborn child, we will be more than happy to offer you a complementary re-scan visit on another date.
The common first step will be a dating scan between weeks as we like to check your baby before 10 weeks. Before 7 weeks it may be too early to acquire this information. To obtain the best images possible, this scan is routinely performed internally and perfectly safe to perform during early pregnancy. At 7 weeks gestation a pregnancy sac should be seen within the uterus. Within this sac will be an embryo, heart motion and yolk sac should be visible. Approaching 8 weeks, early brain formation is identified with a black space in the head called the rhombencephalon.
Sometimes it may be too early to gather all the information required to confirm the stage of your pregnancy. In this situation you may be required to return for a repeat ultrasound in days.
This is a scan done early in pregnancy before 12 weeks of gestation. It is only natural to be curious and concerned about pregnancy and early pregnancy scans can give you peace of mind. Normally it includes a scan across your lower abdomen with a full bladder trans abdominal scan and an internal scan transvaginal scan. The internal scan does not harm the embryo in anyway and is a standard practice to obtain adequate details of early pregnancy.
On a population basis, there were no meaningful differences in the prediction of date of birth by ultrasound scan date. An early dating scan (≤10weeks) is.
A dating scan is an ultrasound examination which is performed in order to establish the gestational age of the pregnancy. Most dating scans are done with a trans-abdominal transducer and a fullish bladder. If the pregnancy is very early the gestation sac and fetus will not be big enough to see, so the transvaginal approach will give better pictures.
Dating scans are usually recommended if there is doubt about the validity of the last menstrual period. By 6 to 7 weeks gestation the fetus is clearly seen on trans-vaginal ultrasound and the heart beat can be seen at this early stage 90 to beats per minute under 6 to 7 weeks, then to beats per minute as the baby matures. Ultrasounds performed during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy are generally within 3 – 5 days of accuracy. The most accurate time is between 8 and 11 weeks gestation.
This is because the fetus is growing so quickly that there is a big difference in size from week to week.


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Hazel McCallion urges Canadians to get their flu shot
Revera’s Chief Elder Officer advocates for influenza vaccination for staff and residents of long term care homes and retirement residences
MISSISSAUGA, Canada – NOVEMBER 10, 2022 – Revera’s Chief Elder Officer, Hazel McCallion received her influenza vaccine on Tuesday, along with 50 employees at Revera’s Support Office in Mississauga.
Dr. Rhonda Collins, Revera’s Chief Medical Officer, was on hand to administer Hazel’s flu shot, supported by representatives of MediSystem Pharmacy and Shoppers Drug Mart Pharmacy, who supply Revera’s retirement residences with influenza vaccines. This flu season, Shoppers Drug Mart Pharmacy teams across the country delivered on-site influenza vaccine to residents and staff members at 40 Revera long term care homes and retirement residences.
“I encourage everyone to take their doctor’s advice and get their flu shot as soon as possible,” said Hazel. “We can all help prevent serious illness and reduce the spread of the virus by being vaccinated to help keep ourselves, and our family, friends, neighbours and colleagues safe during flu season.”
Revera provides influenza vaccination clinics at its retirement residences and long term care homes, as well as COVID-19 booster vaccines.
“Revera is bracing for a serious influenza season, as well as the likelihood of new outbreaks of COVID-19 variants across Canada. Influenza is expected to have a greater impact this year, as peoples’ immune systems have not been widely exposed to the flu virus during the pandemic,” said Dr. Rhonda Collins, Chief Medical Officer, Revera. “Revera urges everyone to be up-to-date with their COVID booster vaccines and to get their flu shot as soon as possible, as well as continuing to practice good infection prevention and control techniques such as frequent hand hygiene, masking where appropriate, and staying home if experiencing symptoms.”
PHOTO 1: Hazel McCallion, Chief Elder Officer, gets her flu shot from Dr. Rhonda Collins, Chief Medical Officer, at Revera’s Support Office. Hazel urges all Canadians to get their flu shot as soon as possible.
PHOTO 2: (left to right) Dr. Rhonda Collins, Chief Medical Officer, Revera; Zaynab Esayed, Pharmacy Technician, Shoppers Drug Mart (SDM); Moe Salama, Pharmacist, SDM; Hazel McCallion, Chief Elder Officer, Revera; Anne Lee, SDM Pharmacy Operations; Mohamed Elsabakhawi, Associate/Pharmacist Owner; and Tom Wellner, CEO, Revera, pose for a photo after the successful flu shot clinic at Revera’s Support Office in Mississauga.
Revera is a leading Canadian-owned and -headquartered, owner, investor, developer and operator in the senior living sector. Through its portfolio of partnerships, Revera owns or operates more than 500 properties across Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom serving more than 45,000 seniors. Revera offers seniors’ apartments, independent living, assisted living, memory care, and long term care. With over 45,000 employees dedicated to providing exceptional care and service, Revera is helping seniors live life to the fullest. Find out more at ReveraLiving.com.
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Wandering Stars [NOVEL]
Book did not contain anything by Richard Corben, but the flyer. See:
April 1986. By Richard Bowes. Paperback. Popular Library/Questar. $3.50. 248 pgs. [ober,isfdb]Cover Art: “Short Circuit” [PICT]
The Warlock of Firetop Mountain [GAME]
Nov. 1983. By Steve Jackson (UK) and Ian Livingtsone. Fighting Fantasy Gamebook #1. The American edition: Dell. US$1.95. [demian,ober]The cover of the British original edition not by Richard Corben. Interior illustrations by Russ Nicholson. [Demian’s Gamebook Web Page].
Cover Art: “Enchanted Treasure [VERS.2]” (Art2, pg 50, CI-card #70)
The Warlord of Mars [AUDIO]
Edgar Rice Burroughs, read by Grover Gardner. B&B Audio, 2 cassettes, 3 hours, abridged. [ebay]Cover Art: “As we passed over her… she burst into flames” (also printed in Llana of Gathol & John Carter of Mars (1977)). Color.
Warlords II Scenario
Gina Diggers: Warnerd of Mars. Bonus Issue Full Moons of Mars [COMICS]
Feb. 2016. Antartic Press. [id]Cover Art says, “Fred Perry after Corben”. I.e. it’s a hommage after “Neverwhere [European]”.
The story inside is an interpretation of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ The Warlord of Mars except the leading character is female and Fred Perry takes quite a lot liberties for the story.
The Warren Companion [GUIDE] [GOOGLEBOOKS]
1) July, 2001. By David A. Roach & Jon B. Cooke. TwoMorrows Publishing. 8-1/2″x11″x5/8″. 272+4 pgs. Sofcover.
2) 288 pgs. Signed on tipped-in illustrated page by Jim Warren and numbered. Print run of 1000. Foil-stamped cover with dustjacket. Hard Bound. [id,wbp]Includces articles from Comic Book Artist #4 (1999).
In the end of the book (pgs 193-265) “The Complete Warren Checklist”, by David A. Roach, in deep details all Warren publications.
Pgs 4, 7, 9, 12, 13, 122, 124-125, 130-131, 134, 135, 137, 140-144, 147, 151, 160, 179-180, 265: Richard Corben mentioned (mostly briefly).
Pg 145: The odd word of Rich Corben, Richard Corben interview by Jon B. Cooke
Pgs 176-183: The Bruce Jones Touch, Bruce Jones interview by Jon B. Cooke. Bruce Jones talks about Karen Gilbertson on pgs 179-180.
Pg 121: Panel excerpt of “Change… into Something Comfortable”. B&W. 5-2/3″x4-7/8″. From Creepy #58 (1973).
Pg 125: Opening page of “Pinball Wizard!”. B&W. 3-1/20″x4-3/8″. From Creepy #66 (1976).
Pg 130: 5 photos (each 1-7/8″x1-1/2″) of Richard Corben with Will Eisner and Jim Warren.
Caption: In 1975, Jim Warren threw a fancy dinner party in honor of two of the company’s more prestigious contributors. Will Eisner and Richard Corben.
Pg 131: Cover of Comix International #3 (1975). B&W. 2-9/10″x3-17/20″.
Pg 145: “The Odd World of Richard Corben – Five Questions for Gore”. An interview by Jon B. Cooke
Pg 145: “Within You… Without You”. B&W. 4-5/8″x6-1/10″. Cover of Eerie #77 (1976).
Pg 177: “In Deep”. B&W. 4-2/5″x6-1/6″. Pict for cover of Creepy #101 (1978).
Hard Bound edition also contains articles: “Web of Horror”, by Mark Burby, other horror magazines before and after Warren, by David Roach, collecting Warren magazines, by Doug Sulipa.
(?) 1986. William Dietz. Paperback. Ace. [ober]Cover Art: “Warworld”
W.B. Dubay’s The Rook Archives
Weird Tales #353
Spring 2009. A Kindle/Scribd ebook, and a paperback. [id]
Pgs 67-71: “Drawing upon the Masters”, an interview by Bill Baker (pls 67-71). Read more, Interviews
El Wendigo [SPA] [PUBLICATION]
We Still Live #1 [PUBLICATION]
(?) 1972. Kansas City Science Fiction and Fantasy Society. [ober]Picts for Burroughs stories (with Herb Arnold)
West of the Sun [NOVEL]
July 1980. By Edgar Pangborn. Paperback. Dell. $1.95. 219 pgs. [ober,isfdb]Cover Art: “West of the Sun” [PICT]
Whizzard #9 [PUBLICATION]
1977. [ober]Critique / profile of Richard Corben (3 pgs). No artwork shown.
The Who’s Who of American Comic Books. 1978 Yearbook [PUBLICATION]
1979-1980. By Jerry Bails. J. Bails, Detroit, Mich. [msu]Pg 4: Entry on Richard Corben.
W[illiam].B. Dubay’s The Rook Archives
Wizard: The Comics Magazine #222B [MAGAZINE]
Feb. 2010. Wizard. $5.99. [eBay,wiki]Pgs 13-18: The Wizard Profile #13: Richard Corben by Christopher Lawrence.
Plety of exceprts (“Within You Without You”, “Bigfoot”, “Banner”, Hellboy, “House on the Borderland”) and covers (Heavy Metal, Creepy, Death Rattle, Eerie).
Aka Wizard: The Guide to Comics aka Wizard: The Magazine of Comics, Entertainment and Pop Culture (235 issues from July 1991 to Jan. 2011).
The Wizard of Anharite [NOVEL]
1977. By Maurice Horn. Chelsea House, New York. [msu]Pg 211. Index entry on Richard Corben.
Wonderworld #7 [FANZINE]
(?) Formerly Graphic Story World. [ober]Richard Corben included.
Aug. 1973. Richard Kyle, Long Beach, CA. 8-1/2″x11″. 44 pgs. [ober,eerie53,ebay]Pg 37: one paragraph comment (biographical sketch) by Clay Geerdes.
An interview with Richard Corben by Clay Geerdes (2 pgs). A comic strip “Bernard Prince The Victims” by Hermann and Greg (8 pgs). An article by Russ Manning on the old publisher Dell Comics (2 pgs). Penn & Chris strip by Dan Spiegel (5 pgs). Letters column with letters by George Metzger, Art Spiegelman, Jim Jones and others. [eBay]
1) 1976. Ed. Maurice Horn. Chelsea House, New York. Hard Bound. [ober,msu]Pg 178: Index entry on Richard Corben.
Pgs 179, 367. “Rowlf” by Richard Corben.
Winter/Spring 1998. Al Shevy, editor. World of Fandom Magazine, PO Box 9421, Tampa, FL 33604. [ober]Pgs 100-103: Interview by John Kelly [PICT] [PICT] [PICT].
Pg 100: “Razar Leads His Horse” [Mirkwood Times #4 (1973)]Pg 101: “How Howie Made It in the Real World” (excerpt)
Pg 103: “Sabertooth”
World of the Lone Wolf Gamebooks
- #1: Grey Star the Wizard
- #2: The Forbidden City
- #3: Beyond the Nightmare Gate Original series: Lone Wolf Gamebooks
Wrack and Roll [NOVEL]
Copyright © 2002 Heart-Attack-Series, Ink!
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Alaska on Friday reported 327 new COVID-19 cases and no virus-related deaths, according to the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services dashboard. By Friday, there were 101 people hospitalized with the virus in Alaska, including 12 on ventilators.
Cases and hospitalization numbers have remained relatively consistent over the last week, but are considered high for a state with a limited health care infrastructure and hospitals that are already close to capacity during the summer.
Last winter, the number of virus-related hospitalizations peaked at around 150. As recently as early July, hospitalizations were less than a quarter of what they are now.
Higher vaccination rates are Alaska’s best chance at bringing back down case counts, hospitalizations and deaths, officials have said. Between January and the end of July, 94% of the state’s COVID-19 hospitalizations and 97% of deaths have been among Alaskans who are unvaccinated.
By Friday, 48.5% of all Alaskans had received at least one dose of the vaccine, and about 44% of the entire population was considered fully vaccinated. Among only eligible Alaskans 12 and older, those percentages were higher: 58.2% had received one dose, and 52.6% had completed their vaccination series.
In total, 390 Alaskans and eight nonresidents have died with COVID-19 since the pandemic reached the state last spring.
The state health department said last week that even fully vaccinated Alaskans in communities with high COVID-19 transmission should consider masking up again in public, indoor spaces. That recommendation was in line with recent guidance from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The state’s test positivity rate increased slightly on Friday. Of all the tests conducted over the past week, 6.6% were positive. Epidemiologists have said a positivity rate over 5% is a cause for concern, because it points to higher transmission and not enough virus detection. The last time the state’s test positivity rate was this high was in early December.
Of the 309 new cases reported in Alaska residents, there were 122 in Anchorage, 32 in Wasilla, 17 in Eagle River, 15 in Kodiak, 14 in Ketchikan, 12 in Kenai, 10 in Palmer, six in Fairbanks, six in Seward, six in Soldotna, five in Kotzebue, four in Cordova, four in Juneau, four in the North Pole, three in Big Lake, three in Chugiak, two in Sitka, two in Sterling, two in Utqiaġvik and one each in Anchor Point, Bethel, Douglas, Girdwood, Houston, Nikiski, Sutton-Alpine and Willow.
Among smaller communities, there were 19 in the Nome Census Area, four in the northern Kenai Peninsula Borough, two in the Copper River Census Area, two in the southern Kenai Peninsula Borough, and one each in Aleutians East Borough, the Aleutians West Census Area, the Bethel Census Area, the Kusilvak Census Area and the Northwest Arctic Borough.
There were also 18 new cases identified among nonresidents: three in Wasilla, two in the Denali Borough, two in Kenai, two in Soldotna, one in Fairbanks, one in Kodiak, one in Prudhoe Bay, one in Seward, one in Utqiagvik and four in unidentified regions of the state.


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(PRWEB) October 19, 2017
“The Last Journal Of The Fallen”: the diary of the world’s most notorious villain from the darkest days of mankind. “The Last Journal Of The Fallen” is the creation of published author, Zack Hale. Zack teaches at a local high school and pastors at a local church. Hale holds a master’s degree in education, a bachelor’s degree in interpersonal communication, and a diploma in both Biblical studies and world evangelism. Zack and his wife have been in ministry for over fifteen years. They have served as youth pastors and senior pastors. They have also been foster parents. They have done short-term mission work as well as worked with various faith-based non-profit, organizations, inner city youth, and recovering addicts. Their greatest focus in life is on their relationships with Jesus and raising their amazing children. The Hale family currently lives on a small farm.
“As for the remaining citizens of earth, will life only become worse, or could there still be hope? The answer is yes, depending on where their devotion lies; when not only they, but also the ones they love the most, are tortured mercilessly.” --Zack Hale
Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Zack Hale’s new book is the account of the world’s most notorious villain from the darkest days of mankind.
Catastrophes around the globe are slowly decimating the Earth. The human population is crashing. Famine and war are everywhere. Even the most powerful governments are failing. An entire people is being hunted. One man arrogantly stands at the head of all this, promising life to all who follow him. Some call him a prophet, some call him king, others call him messiah, but the Bride knows him as the Antichrist. This is his journal.
“The Last Journal of the Fallen” tells the story of the man who rules the world at the end of mankind’s age. In his pursuit of ultimate power, one thing stands in his way: the Bride. She, along with everything she stands for, must be destroyed. Divided along lines of devotion, the last of mankind faces a fate of hope or mercilessly torture.
View a synopsis of “The Last Journal Of The Fallen” on YouTube.
Consumers can purchase “The Last Journal Of The Fallen” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, Kobo or Barnes and Noble.
For additional information or inquiries about “The Last Journal Of The Fallen”, contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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It’s like a cartoon movie, and I like to have a few scenes to show off, but it’s a little bit of an overkill for the moment, especially in the context of the time that’s coming up.
Actually, you can use a gif instead of a gif.
I did. It’s probably the best I could do in an hour or so. It’s a little bit of an overkill and I don’t know if it’s cool or not, but I feel like an old man gif is a little bit cheesy.
Well, I think it’s just a matter of taste.
I feel like I should probably just say that it is a cartoon movie. Or the other way around. I thought it was pretty cool.
I’m going to take a break from this. I’m sure you guys had a great time making this, but it’s a little too late. I guess you guys could have called it a game.
A game? What is that? You mean it’s like a video game? Well, no, not exactly. But the way you described it, it would probably be called “video game”. I don’t know if it’s a game or not, but I like it anyway.
I think it is a game, but not the same kind of game as the one you are currently playing. It’s not like you have to collect weapons or anything, but you have to pick from a bunch of different things. The characters are much more complex than what you would normally expect from a game, and that might be a little bit of an issue. But on the whole, I think it is a good thing, especially if you like cartoons.
I think the game is a bit overplayed, but I don’t think the cartoon gif is wrong. I think this game would have been okay if it were an actual cartoon (which it is not). I think it would be a lot of fun to watch a bunch of cartoon characters go head to head with each other. That is, if the voices are good.

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Meet Dr. Bynum
Mara Bynum, DVM
Dr. Bynum is a graduate of Lincoln Memorial University, College of Veterinary Medicine. She attended Florida State University for her undergraduate education and received a Bachelors Degree Cum Laude with minors in Biological Science and Chemistry
She completed research projects on the use of probiotics in shelter cats and leukocyte profiling of wildlife populations while at the veterinary college.
Her veterinary interests include preventative and internal medicine. She enjoys working with her clients and their beloved pets. Her goal is to effectively and compassionately communicate to provide the best care for her patients and their people
Dr. Bynum is committed to promoting animal health in underserved communities. She has volunteered her time to care for exotic animals in Honduras, pets and livestock in Nicaragua and cheetahs, at the Ann Van Dyk Cheetah Center in Southern Africa.
Dr. Bynum was married at a beach wedding in Ponte Vedra. She and her husband Trent have a pet family that includes two green cheek conures, three cats and two dogs.


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For a person who spends a lot of their time growing and breeding vegetables I am pretty sceptical of their importance. The further you go back in agricultural history the less important they appear to have been. Staple crops were domesticated first with vegetables only starting to appear thousands of years later and long after tree crops. Where possible cultures usually preferred to harvest wild vegetables when they were available, but increasing populations and intensification of land use saw them gradually erased from the landscape, leading to greater incentive for cultivation. Eggplant was only domesticated in the 1st century BC. Broccoli is from around the same time in the Roman Empire. Staple crops are my main passion, so rationalising the return on investment of the vegetables I do grow is important for me. I can always munch on some wild weeds on the side if times get hard, but scrounging starch from an unmanaged and degraded landscape is a much harder challenge.
A hint of the role of vegetables in ancient societies can still be found in their names. Lettuce bears the latin name Lactuca sativa, the second part referring to saving, or promoting good health. Many plants now thought of as vegetables to be eaten by the plate full originated as plants considered more medicinal in their traits. Other plants with this species name include garlic, oats, cannabis and saffron. Other plants bear the species name officinalis in reference to being the official medical form, including asparagus, nasturtium, dandelion and ginger, along with many herbs. Dandelion is a good example of a plant shifting from herb to vegetable in current culture.
Vegetables have been a relatively minor component in the diet of most modern humans, increasing over time as fat and animal protein became more limited in response to an increasing proportion of carbohydrates. The modern mania for vegetables, where the logic goes “if a little is good for you then a lot must be miraculous” is quite curious to me. Thinking of them as medicinals, where the dose makes the poison and quality is more important than quantity makes more sense to me.
Lettuce is a crop I have been growing for many years and I am starting to seriously reconsider its place in my system. I thought I had a suitably hardy old strain called canasta that produces thick ruffled rosettes of lightly bronzed leaves that taste quite nice. After a few years of itself seeding vigorously that lured me into a false sense of security so I didn’t save seed, it disappeared from my garden one year. Our highly variable climate was probably behind the issue with seed failing to survive in the soil over summer, though I did also notice it was having trouble setting seed in spring due to a mildew on the flowers. This in turn I suspect might be due to a limiting mineral nutrient. I managed to resurrect the variety from a few very old seed found in a packet at the bottom of a drawer and grew a large crop again this year. But once again they look like they will fail to make seed this spring. Lettuce has a very shallow root system compared to most of my other crops, making it more vulnerable to dry spells. With our typically dry springs that means it can have trouble completing its life cycle. Wet springs aren’t much better as the seed often rot as they mature.
A much more useful alternative to lettuce in my system is endive. This is another daisy but from a different branch of the family tree, with large blue flowers in contrast to lettuces tiny yellow ones. It is traditionally a biennial in cooler climates but flowers in late spring from an autumn sowing. Unlike lettuce it has a substantial tap root, allowing it to access water during dry spells. This also means the whole head can be harvested, leaving the taproot to regrow for a second harvest later. That trick is invaluable since by midwinter my garden is too dry to start new seedlings most years. I have settled on the broadleaf forms since the frizzled types trap so much debris in their crowns that they are a pain to clean off. Unlike the fluffy seed of lettuce that must be harvested before it blows away, endive produces tiny seed packed into dense heads that must be crushed with considerable force to release them. A sturdy boot on concrete works well.
Originally I planned to grow both crops, with the lettuce giving a quicker harvest in autumn while allowing the endive to continue on for harvest in winter and spring. Looking at the recent performance anxiety of lettuce when it comes to producing seed I am re-evaluating if I want to grow them at all. Endive grows only a little slower at the start of the season, tastes nicer (I like a little bitter), is more pest tolerant, drought tolerant, regrows from harvest and damage, has a much longer harvest window and can seed and self seed much more reliably than lettuce. Thinning excess seedlings of endive gives a crop before lettuce is mature as well. Managing only a single species would also make seed saving a lot easier. There is an optimum level of management complexity between a pure monoculture and growing everything under the sun.
Not all is lost for lettuce as I will keep tinkering at the edges with new varieties to see if anything gets through my filters. This year I am trialling a variety called “lion tongue” that might be “deer tongue”. I planted it too late to get a fair assessment of its flavour potential, but it is from a distinct lineage that potentially has a stronger root system than more modern forms developed with constant artificial irrigation in mind. If it seeds well this year I will see if it can complement endive as outlined above. If not I will probably try the odd new variety now and then see if any take off, if only for the excitement of growing something new. Because lettuce self pollinates it only takes one good plant to found a new line, so it is easy to play with in a less serious way than outcrossing crops that demand more genetic diversity for long term performance. If not lettuce, then any old green thing will save me instead, and I will save myself the bother of persisting with a crop that doesn’t repay my efforts.
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I grew the one you call Lion’s tongue for year in Brisbane, originally got the seeds from BOG (Brisbane organic growers). Same happened, 1 year they failed to set seed, then I lost it. Hence the importance of having a local group of seed savers to pool their efforts and create resilience in the ability to survive unusual season
I have seen an east timorese strain of lettuce that is likely a hybrid with one of the wild species. Not convinced it will be all that edible. Celtuce might be worth a try but eating lettuce stems doesnt sound that appealing. Good to hear it isnt just me that has problems with lettuce seeding some years. I might need to produce enough seed for several years when we have a good season. At least it produces lots when it does work and it stores for a long time.

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Like AMG for Mercedes-Benz, M for BMW and Nismo for Nissan, Czech carmaker Skoda has reserved RS badging for its performance-oriented variants. The RS moniker was awarded only to Skoda's sedan models. And now the company has decided to extend the honour to SUVs as well. Presto, Skoda Kodiaq RS is born.
Skoda claims Kodiaq RS exclusively comes with a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder twin-turbo diesel engine that produces 236bhp of power and 500Nm of torque mated to a 7-speed DSG box. The power is sent to all four wheels via the intelligent all-wheel drive. The performance SUV requires only seven seconds to reach 100kmph speed and has a top speed of 220kmph.
Skoda Kodiaq RS requires 9 minutes, 29.84 seconds to complete legendary Nürburgring's Nordschleife, means the Skoda SUV now holds the lap record for seven-seater SUVs in the iconic racetrack in Europe.
To make the Kodiaq RS fitting for its performance pedigree, Skoda has worked on the suspension. The settings of shock absorbers can be adjusted to suit the driver's preferences and the respective terrain at any time using the adaptive Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC), which comes as standard.
To make the RS version look different from the rest of the pack just like the Octavia RS, Skoda has reworked the front and rear bumpers and both now look sportier. The radiator grille, window frames, wing mirrors and roof rails all come in gloss black, whilst the 20-inch Xtreme alloy wheels come in anthracite. The SUV gets 20-inch alloy wheels and a new RS logo.
Skoda has also made the interior look sporty. Alcantara seat covers, door trims with contrasting stitching and the carbon fibre-effect instrument panel lend a sporty flair to the cabin. The performance SUV also comes with a Virtual Cockpit as standard. This features the rev counter and the current speed in the centre, meaning these parameters can also easily be read when the car is driven very dynamically.


New-Age Asian Service Robots Meet the Public
$37 billion global sales, growing on average 21% a year, between 2019 and 2021
“The global professional service robotics sales volume is predicted to exceed 450,000 units by 2024.” —Research & Markets
Building familiarity between people and robots takes a big jump up in 2019 as millions of Asians ready to get acquainted with service robots on a daily basis.
LG’s Airstar, New Kinpo’s N.ERA, and UBTECH’s Cruzr are part of the vanguard of new-age service robots meeting the public.
Korea’s in the game
It was an interesting introduction to service robots in Asia when I set down at Incheon, Korea’s largest airport. LG has a dozen of their second-generation Airstar service robots (six or so of each for Terminal One and Two) cruising around interacting with travelers.
Multiply the half-dozen questions that I needed answered by the thousands of others like myself moving through the cavernous terminal, who no doubt had as many or more questions than I did, and the need for a lot of somebodies or a lot of service robots to answer those questions becomes very evident.
And there’s wisdom in LG realizing that service robots will take time and more than a few generations to perfect. And there’s also some wisdom on the airport’s part taking a chance on letting them mingle with their customers. Service robots will get nowhere without such openness.
“We plan to make Incheon a cutting-edge smart airport by adopting drones, Internet of Things technology and autonomous shuttle buses,” said Chung Il-young, Incheon’s CEO.
Drones and IoT tech? That was happily surprising…although it shouldn’t have been given Korea’s audacious push into “smart cities”. The world’s first smart airport would be a great coup and global model, which could also serve to jump up brand Korea as well as all the other Korean high-tech brands.
People reacted to the robots very positively, and not just wide-eyed kids; there was genuine interaction coming from what appeared to be satisfied customers. Sure, there were the disgruntled there as well who pawed at the screen and then left in a huff. Maybe it will take third-generation Airstars to reach the dissatisfied.
A few robot enhancements would be nice to have, like hey LG and Samsung, how about an airport robot that will gobble up my Galaxy smartphone and swap out the SIM card—instantly unlock it if needed—and then return it to me while I’m in line at The Coffee Bean?
It’s going to take a few iterations of airport service robots to ease them into the flow of being top-notch providers. It’s good to know that Incheon sees them as a permanent part of the airport’s future, and not just a one-off experiment that comes and fails and is cast off forever.
BTW: TripAdvisor calls Incheon the “best airport in the world.”
According to JoonAng Daily: More sensors, including ultrasonic sensing, plus 3D imaging; and new voice recognition, have been added (see video). “The robots will escort travelers, tell them how busy immigration desks are, what products are restricted on board and the way to gates after scanning barcodes on boarding passes.” All in four languages: Korean, English, Chinese and Japanese, while snapping selfies and emailing them to travelers, if requested.
Taiwan’s bots in the Philippines
Cal-Comp Technology (Philippines) and New Era AI Robotic Service, units of Taiwan-based New Kinpo Group, are partnering to bring New Era’s C01 Smart Service Robot into retail malls throughout the Philippines.
In a first-ever deployment for the Philippines, the country’s SM Supermalls chain will debut the New Era robot concierges as interactive mall attendants. SM has 60 malls in the Philippines and seven in China, with combined average foot traffic of 3.5 million daily.
The N.ERA robot’s features include smart voice interactivity and facial detection, including a front screen which can be used for mobile advertisements and delivering other announcements.
China’s Shenzhen-based UBTECH Robotics is hatching plans with Thailand to bring its Cruzr service robot to some of the country’s Jaymart stores; the company has over 300 retail outlets throughout Thailand.
Three organizations, UBTECH, Jaymart, and Thailand’s Institute of Field Robotics (FIBO) have signed an MoU (Memo of Understanding) whereby 1,000 Cruzr service robots will be deployed in service roles at Jaymart stores; the first of which beginning in late 2019.
Market Insider reported: “As part of its industry 4.0 strategy, Thailand has identified emerging industries as new engines for economic development…[the MoU] will spur the development of new sectors while further enhancing the competitiveness of the country’s dominant industries.”
The Cruzr robot with its integrated functionalities will serve the Jaymart’s entire retail industry chain from experience to marketing and management.
Dr. Djitt Laowattana, the founder of FIBO at King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, said the partnership with UBTECH is the first step in the country’s technological transformation.
“The Cruzr robots are expected to be a major disruptor to the traditional retail model and revamp what shopping means for the country’s consumers.”
Asian Robotics Review will be visiting with Dr. Laowattana at FIBO during its current trip to Thailand. We’ll get a closer look at the impact and potential for both Thailand and FIBO from teaming up with UBTECH, as well as some insight into the state of practice for robotics in Thailand and the outlook for smart manufacturing.


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Morinaga Milk Industry PinotMorinaga Milk Industry's long-selling brand Pinot series will release "Pinot Mont Blanc" at convenience stores from October 25th and nationwide from December 5th, both in limited quantities.
Launched in 1976, "Pinot" is a long-selling brand of ice cream that offers a perfect balance of chocolate and ice cream.
Pinot Mont BlancPinot Mont Blanc" is the first flavor in the history of Pinot, inspired by "Mont Blanc," a sweet treat using marrons. It is a bite-sized scoop of rich marron ice cream coated with marron-flavored chocolate mixed with cookie-flavored toppings.
Rich marron ice cream coated with marron-flavored chocolate with cookie-flavored toppingMarron ice cream made from Italian chestnut marron paste is flavored with a hint of Western liquor, giving it a rich, flavorful marron taste with a mature taste (derived from flavoring, no Western liquor is used).
The cookie-flavored topping also expresses the crispy and light texture of the Mont Blanc pedestal. You can enjoy the complex texture as if you are eating Mont Blanc from a specialty sweets store.
The package features a spiral pattern that resembles the cream of Mont Blanc. The design is stylish and fashionable, reminiscent of a sweets specialty store.
The product contains 60 ml (10 ml x 6 pieces) and is priced at 190 yen (excluding tax).

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Henry Cavill Introduces 'Brilliant' Girlfriend Natalie Viscuso: Pic!04/12/2021
Henry Cavill is officially off the market! The 37-year-old actor introduced fans to his girlfriend, Natalie Viscuso, on Instagram on Saturday.
Cavill looks adoringly at Viscuso in the pic as she takes him on in a game of chess. “This is me looking quietly confident shortly before my beautiful and brilliant love Natalie, destroys me at chess,” Cavill captioned the photo.
Fans sent their well wishes to the couple in the comments, with some getting a kick out of their Game of Thrones chess board. Cavill is a big fan of the fantasy genre; he’s spoken about his love for World of Warcraft and The Witcher — and currently plays Geralt of Rivia in Netflix’s adaptation of the latter.
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As for Viscuso, some fans may recognize her from a 2005 episode of My Super Sweet 16. Her birthday was featured on season 1 of the MTV reality series.
According to her LinkedIn page, Viscuso is now the vice president of television and digital studios at Legendary Entertainment, which produced Cavill’s films Man of Steel and Enola Holmes.
The new couple was previously photographed out together earlier this month, while on a walk with Cavill’s dog Kal-El in London.
See more on Cavill in the video below.
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Opening March 12 Earliest Photographs of Eastern American Landscapes at the National Gallery of Art
Through July 16, 2017
National Gallery of Art, West Building
East of the Mississippi: Nineteenth-Century American Landscape Photography is the first exhibition to exclusively focus on photography of eastern American landscapes during the 1800s. This fundamental chapter in America's photographic history is explored through 175 photographs, including daguerreotypes, salted paper prints, albumen prints, stereo cards, and albums. Works included illustrate how photographers documented the nation's transition over the course of the century, exploring the untouched wilderness, the devastation of the Civil War, and the dramatic transformations of industrialization.
Night of Fashion and Photo Collage with Maxwell Bernstein Thursday, March 23, 2017 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Artist’s Proof Gallery in Georgetown, Washington D.C is hosting a Night of Fashion and Photo Collage with Maxwell Burnstein. Come meet with fellow fashion connoisseurs, engage with haute couture inspired photo collages and meet with Toronto based artist Maxwell N.Burnstein Thursday, March 23rd, 2017 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Bernstein will be giving insight into his creative process by teaching guests the various techniques he uses in his handmade multi-dimensinonal collages, giving you a private preview with the artist as he create unique fashion inspired collage.
Burnstein’s collages have prompted international artist residences and collaborations with leading fashion publications, including covers for Elle Magazines and Harper’s Bazaar. Bernstein’s expression through his various collages is a combination of fashion and art that is truly unique and engaging in highly current way.
@natgeo: The Most Popular Instagram Photos Closing April 30th
National Geographic Museum’s new exhibition “@NatGeo: Popular Instagram Photos” captures and curates the most liked, commented on, and favorited photos from National Geographic’s iconic Instagram account. As the world’s top media brand on Instagram, National Geographic, or @natgeo, has more than 62 million followers and over 1 billion likes on its 12,000+ posted images.
The Landscape Architecture of Lawrence HalprinOn view until April 16 at the National Building Museum
Lawrence Halprin was one of the most influential landscape architects of the 20th century. During a career spanning more than five decades, he was chosen in 1974 to craft an architectural story of the U.S. during Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s presidency. The Tidal Basin memorial in Washington, D.C. includes cascading waterfalls to symbolize a narrative of progress.
Exposed DC 2017 Photography Show at AJAX - Opening Reception March 9, 6-10pm
Advance Tickets $20 (no fees!), Door Tickets $25
The 11th annual Exposed DC Photography Show showcases 43 images of the Washington D.C. area made by the people who live, work, and love here. You’ll be attending the first public event at fabulous new space AJAX, just a couple of blocks from Mt. Vernon Square and Gallery Place metro stops. Your ticket includes complimentary wine, sodas, snacks, and a selection of beers by local brewmasters Bluejacket. All photographs are available for purchase at first-time art-buyer prices, and a full-color exhibition program will be on sale for $10. Show runs through March 19, gallery days/hours TBA, check website and social media for updates.This is a text block. You can use it to add text to your template.
United/Divided: A Juried Photography Exhibition Presented by Photoworks Gallery March 3 – April 2, 2017
Reception Saturday, March 11, 2017, 5-7PM
Photoworks Gallery presents United/Divided, a juried exhibition of photography. As an art space dedicated to local photographers, Photoworks is in a unique position to initiate a visual dialog exploring the connections and divisions that exist in our nation. Robert Miller, Deputy Director of Photography, The Washington Post, serves as juror. Miller's journalistic focus is on the news and news images. He currently covers the new administration, and was assigned to cover the presidential campaign for The Washington Post. The exhibition features 23 local photographers, who artistically/effectively document the themes of unity and division.
BORDES at the Mexican Culture Institute Through May 13th
Bordes/Borders is a contemporary video exhibit curated by Othón Castañeda featuring short films with borders as their main concept. The works were submitted by international artists to the Bienal de las Fronteras, an artistic initiative that offers a platform to emerging artists of diverse backgrounds.
The selection exhibited at the MCI questions the boundaries of the biennial itself, including participating artists that establish an alternative view of the border, this time 'from the inside out'. These pieces pursue a collective effort to establish a visual dialogue between three spheres of production and their key players: region, nation, and world.
Emilio Chapela © Copyright 2017 held by institutions, curators, artists, authors and organizations to their respective trademarks, artworks, images and texts included in this catalogue. All rights reserved.
March Events at the Leica Store
March 5th 1PM-3PM
Coffee, Cameras, & Conversation: Choosing The Right Photo
Curious how photographers and photo editors come to their decision on what photos to use for publication or personal projects? Having difficulties editing down your own selects? Stop by the Leica Store DC on Sunday, March 5th for an informative Coffee, Cameras, and Conversation photography talk about the process of editing down our photographs.
March 16th 7PM-9PM
Movie Night: Half Past Autumn--The Life and Works of Gordon Parks
The Leica store will be hosting our first movie night of 2017 at the Leica Store DC on Thursday, March 16th. The movie will be Half Past Autumn: The Life and Works of Gordon Parks. No RSVP necessary.
March 18th, 6AM-9AM
Cameras, Cars, & Conversation Events at Katie's Coffee
Join the Leica Store DC at Katie's Coffee House, located at 760 Walker Rd. in Great Falls, VA on Saturday, March 18th for a Cameras, cars, and coffee meetup from 6am to 9am. Show up early and watch the cars roll in! They will have a limited number of Leica S and SL cameras available for you to try if you'd like. Please remember to bring your own SD memory card. The group will then meet back at the Leica Store DC from 12pm - 2pm to review your images.
March 31st-April 2nd
Street Photography Weekend With Aaron Berger
Join the Leica Akademie in Washington, DC for a street photography workshop with guest photographer, Aaron Berger. This 3-day course will offer the hands on experience of shooting all day in the streets; as well as the analysis, discussion and constructive critique of photographs as a means of expression. The course starts on Friday night with an introduction and portfolio review. Saturday will be spent shooting in the morning and afternoon, with an evening critique session back at the Leica Store DC. Sunday resumes with more shooting in the morning, and a final afternoon session of editing, review and feedback at the Leica Store DC.
Visionary Wild Workshops
Travel and learn under the generous instruction of John Shaw, Jack Dykinga, Justin Black, Michael Melford, Michele Westmorland, Carr Clifton and other masters, with Visionary Wild workshops and expeditions, designed to exceed the expectations of the passionate photographer. We will visit the Oregon Coast in May, where we will help participants refine their personal creative vision, composition, technical skills, and digital workflow amid the tide pools, wildflowers in peak bloom, and summer fog. Other upcoming opportunities include California’s Redwood Coast in May-June and rafting the Alsek River in August. Join us in 2017 for a photography adventure!
Take 5!: Lena Seikaly and Danielle Wertz Celebrate Women in Jazz Thursday, March 16, 2017, 5 – 7pm in the Kogod Courtyard
Join Lena Seikaly and Danielle Wertz, two of DC’s top jazz vocalists, as they pay homage to female jazz icons as part of Women’s History Month. They present songs inspired by women featured in the exhibition Harlem Heroes—including Ethel Waters, Ella Fitzgerald, Lena Horne, and more— with a sextet of all-star musicians and original arrangements.
Investigating Where We Live
Through June 7, 2017
How has D.C. transformed in the past 10 years? In this year’s Investigating Where We Live, local teens used photography, writing, and interviews to trace how neighborhoods along the Anacostia River have changed. They researched the city’s past at the Historical Society of Washington, D.C. and talked to residents, developers, and government officials to better understand who influences a city’s evolution.
Last Chance to View Spirit of the Wild - Through the eyes of Mattias Klum--Closing March 5th
All life on earth is interconnected. Cities, societies, and nations depend on healthy natural ecosystems to survive and prosper. One of the most important natural history photographer of our time, Mattias Klum, shares the stories of his journeys; from deep in the Artic to wild places like Borneo rainforest to the savannahs of Tanzania or the life under the sea.
On view through March 5th at the Embassy of Sweden 2900 K Street NorthwestWashington, DC, 20007 United States.
Photograph the Blossoms with Capital Photography Center!
Whether you are just beginning your journey into photography or have been shooting for years, you'll find an exciting and thorough list of classes to inspire you! Cherry blossom season is just around the corner and Capital Photography Center has early morning and afternoon classes almost every weekend in March! They will also be offering our classic classes like Lightroom in a Day, Photoshop for Photographers and DSLR Basics throughout the spring. The small class sizes and knowledgable teachers means students receive individual and professional attention. Check out all of their great classes today!
Harlem Heroes: Photographs by Carl Van Vechten
August 26, 2016 – March 19, 2017
Author and social commentator Carl Van Vechten (1880 –1964) began taking photographs in 1932. For the next three decades, he made portraits of writers, musicians, athletes, and many of the central figures in the Harlem Renaissance. This installation features thirty-nine images, all works from SAAM’s permanent collection, and is presented in celebration of the 2016 Grand Opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. The installation is free to view at Smithsonian American Art Museum.
Wednesday March 15th at 5:30 PM
Join John Jacob, SAAM’s McEvoy Family Curator for Photography, as he discusses the exhibition and the relationships photographer Carl Van Vechten had with some of the leading figures of the Harlem Renaissance, including James Baldwin, Ossie Davis, W. E. B. Du Bois, Ella Fitzgerald, Althea Gibson, Langston Hughes, Bill “Bojangles” Robinson, and Bessie Smith, among others.
A Glimpse of Life: The Pulitzer Photographs at the Newseum
This gallery features photographs from every Pulitzer Prize-winning entry dating back to 1942 — the most comprehensive collection of Pulitzer Prize-winning photographs ever assembled. Interactive touch screens feature more than 1,000 images and 15 hours of video and audio compiled from interviews with the prize-winning photographers.
(555 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Washington, DC 20001)
9am - 5pm
FotoEDU of the Month: How You Can Make A DIY Photography Studio At Home
Want to have a professional grade photography studio in your own home? Check out this great FotoEdu Video from our friends at Lomography to teach yourself how to make one!


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Located within 1.5 km of Frari Basilica and 1.8 km of Piazza San Marco, Haus Ormesini provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Venice. The property is set 1.8 km from Doge's Palace, 1.8 km from Basilica San Marco and 1.3 km from Rialto Bridge. The accommodation offers ticket service and free WiFi throughout the property.
La Fenice Theatre is 1.9 km from Haus Ormesini, while Scuola Grande di San Rocco is 12 km away. The nearest airport is Venice Marco Polo Airport, 20 km from the accommodation.
Check-in and check-out times
Check in: from 15:00 to 22:00 Check out: to 10:00
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
No parking available.
Pets are not allowed.
Children and beds
Children are not allowed. No cots are available. No extra beds are available.
Managed by a private host
What is the cost of staying in Haus Ormesini?
The cost varies, depending on, among others from the date of stay, number of people and type of room. Check prices by entering the dates of your stay.
Does the Haus Ormesini have good reviews?
Yes! The average visitor rating for this place is 8.5 / 10.0. This is a very good result! This rating is the result of 53 reviews of guests who actually visited this place.
What accommodation options does it offer Haus Ormesini?
The property offers the possibility of checking in 3 rooms. Available to guests are: Double, Apartment.

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