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Plants not staying put!
Hello everyone! I'm new here (and to the hobby really!) and have a question. We just upgraded a few months back to a 29 gallon freshwater tank. In our 10 gallon we had several plans we'd grown from bulbs that were fine, but in the new tank we purchased several plants already established. My problem is the plants aren't rooting and keep floating up in the tank! What on earth can I do about this? They aren't turning brown or looking unhealthy, but it's quite a bother having to bury them back down every couple of days. Plus, the fish don't like it either- can't say I blame them! Any suggestions?
you could always use plant weights.....
Claiming stupid here... what's a plan weight? Just what it sounds like? Can I get those at the petstore?
im really new to live plants so this is just a guess: i have heard a lot of people with planted tanks using small pots to make the plants easier to move about and to make gravel vaccing easier - this would also probbaly keep them on the tank floor rather than the tank surface
some plants prefer not to be buried, we have a java fern that prefers it that way. u can try to tie those kinds of plants onto other things like wood or rocks or decor. u just got to find out if yours likes to be buried or not.
Never use plant weights. It constricts flow to the rest of the plant so it ends up dying. What my wife does with her planted system. Is when the plants comes lose just let it float around on top of the water till roots start to appear or get longer then buries them.
Re: Plants not staying put!
can you provide
1) what type of plants they are and/or
2) how they came bundled (obviously not with plant weights)?
Either but preferably both of the above will help.
I know one is a java fern, but I don't recall the rest. I'm sorry! They did come bundled, but not with weights. One is a very fluffy fern and I'm not sure about the other.
each group probably had a rubber band around the bottom and most likely had individual stems with minimal or no roots.
If you have a gravel only bottom aquarium then this will be difficult and the small pot method is probably the best way to go at this time until they root.
The Java Fern will most likely do better attached to wood or rock and may not live if planted in a gravel only bottom.
My LFS bundles certain non-rooting plants (like hornwort) with weighted twist ties. Those can help a bit. I think there is a little bit of lead in them or something coated with plastic.
How much substrate does your tank have? If you have under 2" of gravel, you might not have enough to help hold the plants down.
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After more than enough speculation, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has confirmed that the production house will, in fact, use James Gunn's script for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 when they choose to push that film into production.
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Security Council applauds successful first round of Sierra Leonean polls
In a statement to the press read out by Ambassador Pascal Gayama of the Republic of Congo, which holds the rotating Council presidency this month, the 15-member panel praised the “exemplary conduct” of Sierra Leoneans during the first round of the polls, held on 11 August.
Council members urged the public “to maintain the same sense of purpose, discipline and patience as the electoral process enters its final and decisive phase,” the run-off in the presidential election on 8 September between Ernest Bai Koroma of the All People’s Congress (APC) and incumbent Vice-President Solomon Berewa of the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP). The two men are vying to succeed Ahmad Tejan Kabbah.
The statement called on the West African country’s political parties to continue to campaign within the code of conduct they have signed, to fully respect the independence of the National Election Commission and to resolve any dispute over the results only through legal and peaceful channels.
Mr. Gayama also commended the work of the National Election Commission and the security arrangements provided by Sierra Leonean authorities, including the national police, during the first-round of balloting, as well as the efforts of the international community, particularly those who served as election observers.
The press statement follows a similar statement earlier this month by a spokesperson for Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, who also welcomed the peaceful atmosphere of the first round of voting but cautioned that the same atmosphere must prevail during the remainder of the election process.
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MIG welding and TIG welding are two different types of welds. MIG stands for metal inert gas, while TIG is short for tungsten inert gas. The main difference between the two is that with MIG you use a wire to connect to your workpiece, while with TIG it’s the tungsten electrode that does the connecting. Let’s take a closer look at each type of weld to see which one might be best for you!
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What is MIG Welding?
MIG welding is the more popular of the two methods, and it’s done with a wire that connects to your workpiece. The MIG welder makes an arc by connecting one end of its supply cable to the metal electrode (the ‘stick’ or ‘rod’) and then applying current from a power source to this same point on the metal electrode.
The wire in MIG welding gets there by being fed through the gun, past a gas nozzle, and out to the end of an extension cable that’s been connected to this same point on your workpiece. When you pull trigger on the welder it starts drawing up molten metal from its container (usually called a ‘stick feeder’) and then spraying it onto your weld – hence why MIG stands for Metal Inert Gas. The arc is created at one spot only as opposed to Tungsten inert Gas which creates arcs all over where there are tungsten electrodes attached to your workpieces because with MIG welding you have just one wire connection instead of multiple points so current can’t jump between wires like when using TIG.
The main advantage of MIG welding is that it’s much faster than a lot of other methods because you don’t need to have the tungsten electrode touching your metal for current to flow through it – just one wire connection! It also doesn’t matter whether or not there are gaps in the arc as long as there’s always an electrical contact between the rod and workpiece, which means less post-welding finishing required.
There can be some disadvantages too though – such as if you make a mistake with your weld then having only one point of attachment makes fixing this much more difficult, and even pros will say that they prefer using TIG when working on thin metals like stainless steel for example because MIG welding can cause more damage.
What is TIG Welding?
Tungsten Inert Gas (or TIG) welding, on the other hand, uses a pure tungsten electrode that doesn’t contact your workpiece at all but instead arcs directly from the weld gun to the metal you’re working with – this means it can make much finer and cleaner breaks than MIG which makes it better for intricate designs or when trying to avoid causing heat issues in certain areas of thin metals like stainless steel.
The main advantage though is probably how adjustable it is because there are multiple points where current flows through so as long as you have an electrical connection somewhere then electricity will flow continuously throughout the arc whether your welder has been touching metal along its entire journey or not.
As for disadvantages, the main one is that it can’t be used outdoors because of how sensitive tungsten electrodes are to water vapor which would cause a short circuit and turn your workpiece into molten metal – this also means you need an airtight environment when working with TIG welding so as far away from moisture as possible. The other issue is that the process takes longer than MIG since current has to travel through multiple points before finally making its way back up again but even if you’re new to welding then TIG might still be worth investing in because of all the things it’s good at!
MIG vs TIG Welding: Which One Is Right For You?
The difference between MIG and TIG welding is that MIG uses a wire to connect from the welder to your metal whereas with TIG there’s no electrical contact at all. Another difference between these two methods of welding is that MIG can be done outdoors, but not with TIG because it requires an airtight environment free of moisture for tungsten electrodes.
As if you’re new to welding then you may want to start off using MIG as it will help keep things simple and doesn’t require much in terms of post-welding finishing – even though this sounds like its disadvantages would outweigh its advantages! If anything, just invest in both so that when one stops working then you’ll have another option available while waiting for parts or until repairs can be made!


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the renowned nephew of Charlemagne, slain in the pass of
Roncesvalles. At the battle of Hastings, Taillefer advanced on
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singing this famous song.
Taillefer, who sung well and loud,
Came mounted on a charger proud;
Before the duke the minstrel sprang,
And the Song of Roland sang.
Brut of Wace (translated).
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While the traditional route for casting is to scan the trades and tracking boards and wait for something to pop, sometimes some well placed photographs can reveal more than the filmmakers had wanted. Welcome to 2014.
So with that in mind, recent snaps of the New York City shoot for Judd Apatow‘s “Trainwreck” have revealed the participation of both Daniel Radcliffe and Marisa Tomei. And while Apatow hit Twitter to “deny” the former’s involvement, pictures don’t lie, so expect Radcliffe in some capacity in the comedy led by Amy Schumer and featuring Bill Hader, Brie Larson, Colin Quinn, Vanessa Bayer, Ezra Miller, John Cena, Barkhad Abdi, Mike Birbiglia and Jon Glaser.
In other news — from the trades — Matthew Modine and Claire Forlani will star in the mystery “The Three Lucias.” The story will follow “a man who spends an awkward Easter weekend with three women, including a daughter he did not know he had, a social recluse and a movie star.” Sandrine Scribberas directs with production starting in November in Malta. [Variety]
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Energias Cosmicas, 2017. Mixed media, acrylic on panel, casted aluminum, audio, dimensions variable.
For this piece I have casted a sculpture out of aluminum. Some of the aluminum material being used for the cast is from beer cans that were consumed by myself, family, and friends while engaging in conversations. This is an important element of my project as I feel that the interactions and conversations are carried conceptually through the material used in the piece. I recorded some of the conversations and, after listening to them, was inspired to sculpt what I would be casting. In this case, it was an anatomical heart. One of the conversations I listened to a few times was my mom’s story in which she was re-telling us about her upbringing within poverty in rural Mexico and her long journey to the United States. Thinking about the sacrifices she and women specifically in my family continue to take inspired the imagery for the mural component of my piece. The nopales (cacti) depicted relate to survival in a harsh environment and have also been the food and medicine of many indigenous peoples including my family. The mobility of this double-sided wall, which is able to roll on wheels, represents the migration and sacrifices that people have taken on to create opportunities for survival. These investigations and the ongoing longing to connect and know more about my ancestral cultural practices inspired the overall piece.


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It's hard to imagine Legally Blonde without Reese Witherspoon playing the now-iconic character of Elle Woods. But it turns out other people were considered — including one of the world's most famous pop stars.
"The name Britney Spears was briefly floated," says Legally Blonde co-writer Kiwi Smith on the latest episode of the Hollywood Gold podcast. But once the acclaimed 1999 Alexander Payne film Election came out, all involved agreed that its star, Reese Witherspoon, was perfect for the role.
"It just felt like ‘oh my god, this is the woman to play Elle,'" Smith says, noting Witherspoon was smart, funny, beautiful and, as a bonus, had actually gone to Stanford, which is known for its law school.
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By Vicky · Published Dec. 10th, 2022 · Updated Mar. 23rd, 2023
The hike up Seekarkreuz is a relatively easy walk that brings high rewards with a fantastic Alpine panorama at the top. It’s a popular route both in summer and winter, and passes a lovely mountain hut near the top.
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The Seekarkreuz Hike starts from the Wanderparkplatz Ruine Hohenburg just southeast of Lenggries, about 1 hour’s drive south of Munich. You have to pay €3 for parking for up to 6 hours (enough time for this hike), and €5 for longer than 6 hours. Slightly further just across the bridge is another parking that’s only €2 but this fills up quickly. Alternatively, you can park a few hundred metres back on the edge of the road opposite the school.
Tips for Seekarkreuz Hike
- There’s a mountain hut near the top serving food & drinks. From Nov-Apr it’s closed on Mon & Tue.
- If hiking in snow, hiking poles* are essential as the route is well-trodden but slippery in places. Crampon micro-spikes* would also be useful. I bought some after this hike as I was very jealous of the people with these, who had no trouble at all with the slippery path.
- For more hikes, check out our Germany Hiking Page.
Seekarkreuz Loop Hiking Route
Head north out of the car park and turn right along the small road. There’s a posh-looking, very long farmhouse on your left, with a very cute chapel on the grounds. The tarred road soon turns into a gravel track and you’ll pass some more cute houses and farm buildings in the fields, with the mountains rising up behind them.
Continue walking along the track and you’ll soon enter the forest. The track now heads gradually upwards alongside a stream. Roughly 3 km from the beginning, turn right up a track just before a bridge, signposted towards the Lenggreiser Hut. A few hundred metres later, take the path straight onward rather than following the track around the bend.
The Steep Path Upwards
The path is now narrow and can be muddy. The incline increases, and in a short distance, you’ll start a long series of switchbacks heading steeply upwards through the wood. The zigzags seem never-ending, but suddenly you’ll come out of the wood into a large open area. In summer it’s a grassy meadow, while after snow it’s a winter wonderland.
After a short distance walking on the path through the open area, you’ll reach a larger track. Turn right to follow it along to the Lenggreiser Hut, at the far end of the open. This track is the main supply route for the hut, so even in winter there are many vehicle tracks along it and it’s a very clear route.
The Lenggrieser Hut is open every day in summer, but from November to April it’s closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. The hut is also closed for a couple of weeks in the winter, check here for dates (in German).
The Lenggrieser Hut has a really great position and a fantastic view from the outdoor seating area. You can stop here now, or when you return from hiking to the top of Seekarkreuz as the route comes back here. We chose to head to the top first.
Hiking to the Top of Seekarkreuz
From the hut, the trail to the top of Seekarkreuz leads past the small children’s play area before heading upwards and into the forest. There’s a signpost here, just follow the route to Seekarkreuz. There are a couple of viewpoints in the wood, and soon you’ll leave the trees into an open area near the top of the mountain.
A little way into the open, at the top of the ridge you’ll reach a path junction. There are some really great views from here, so take some time to enjoy them. You can already see the cross at the top of Seekarkreuz peak, so turn left to walk to the top.
The top of Seekarkreuz is 1601 metres high, not that high for the Alps, but from here you have a terrific panorama over the higher mountain ranges to the south. To the north, you can see the flat plains of Germany, though when we were there this region was fully covered in low-hanging mist. If it’s not too cold, it’s a great place to sit for a while and eat some snacks.
When you’ve finished admiring the view, head back down the way you came to Lenggrieser Hut. In winter, the path seems a lot more slippery on the way down, so take care.
Back at the hut, we ordered hot chocolate and apple crumble, both coming with a lot of whipped cream. We sat outside to look at the view, but inside it was extremely hot if you want to warm up.
Other Hikes in the Snow
Walking back Down
The route back down starts just after the playground and heads right on a small path through the trees. Again, this section can be slippery in winter so watch your step. After a steep initial down, the path flattens a little, then continues downwards. After a while, you reach a forest track, on which there are several nice viewpoints.
In not too long, the track leaves the forest and enters some open fields. Keep walking along the track, and soon you’ll enter the little farming village of Mühlbach. There are many cute houses in this village and many long half-wooden farm buildings. After a short distance further, you’ll cross a bridge and be back at the car park where you started. This is the end of the Seekarkreuz Peak Hike.
Guidebooks to explore more of Germany
If you enjoyed this walk, check out our Germany Hiking Page for more great hikes nearby and for walking tours of the famous Bavarian cities.

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MicroModal® deserves the name of Edelweiss for it‘s eco-friendly production process. Edelweiss stands for the gentle treatment of the environment. The fiber is made of European beechwood and is completely natural. MicroModal® is CO2 neutral and is produced at the Lenzing site in Austria. Since the facility is fully integrated – the pulp and fibers are produced in a symbiotic manner – production synergies are optimized, energy is conserved, and valuable substances are recovered from the process. MicroModal® is pure and natural like the Edelweiss.
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United State imposed visa restrictions on some Nigerians
Before the 2019 general elections in Nigeria, the news came that United State will impose visa restrictions on politicians who may cause a problem during the election.
Today, Morgan Ortagus, the Department of State spokesperson announced that the U.S has imposed visa ban on some Nigerians “believed to have undermined the democratic process throughout Nigeria’s 2019 elections. “
On the official Twitter account of the U.S Department of State, the official announcement was made there also and the official document containing the restrictions and the reason for it was uploaded there. On the official document from the U.S Department of State, it states that, “the Secretary of State is imposing visa restrictions on Nigerians believed to be responsible for, or complicit in, undermining democracy in Nigeria. These individuals have operated with impunity at the expense of the Nigerian people and undermined democratic principles and human rights.
The Department of State emphasizes that the actions announced today are specific to certain individuals and not directed at the Nigerian people or the newly elected government. “
This confirms the belief by many Nigerians that the elections were not free and fair.
The names of those affected with the U.S visa ban on Nigeria politicians were not released to the public. Below is the tweet from the official Twitter account of the U.S Department of State and that of Morgan, the spokesperson of the department:
The United States is imposing visa restrictions on Nigerians believed to be responsible for, or complicit in, undermining democracy in #Nigeria. These individuals have operated with impunity at the expense of the Nigerian people. https://t.co/hi3NEUJzdb
— Department of State (@StateDept) July 24, 2019
The United States has imposed visa restrictions on those believed to have undermined the democratic process throughout #Nigeria’s 2019 elections. The U.S. remains committed to working with President Buhari to strengthen Nigeria’s democracy and improve respect for #HumanRights.
— Morgan Ortagus (@statedeptspox) July 23, 2019

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Welcome to http://www.handsonuniverse.org/activities/Explorations/LunarNames&Places
Features on the moon were named after famous scientists or landscape on Earth. Compare the smaller labeled pictures to the larger image of the moon here.
These images were taken with an electronic CCD (charge-coupled device) camera by Dave Lane at the Burke-Gaffney Observatory, St. Mary's University in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Astronauts first landed on the Moon at the Sea of Tranquillity.
* HOU Explorations *


Trinity Chamber & Concert Series...
The Trinity Chamber Series hosts both amateur and professional
musicians in this ongoing concert series. Since its
inception in January 2009, over 200 North American
musicians have provided “by donation” concerts to
area residents and visitors. Averaging eight to 10
concerts a year the series hosts a wide array of
musical talent, and genres have run the gamut from
baroque recorders to budding opera singers with
jazz, classical pianists, tuba quartets and all of
ilk’s of other musical groups filling in the mix.
Concert goers can enjoy the music free of charge with the
option of donating toward the current “project.”
Turning the church into an functioning emergency
shelter for the town and supporting the expense of
the children’s summer music camp have been two of
the Chamber Series projects. Other projects may be earmarked for future concerts.
Upcoming Concerts &
SATURDAY February 16th, 2:00 pm
-TRINITY CHAMBER CONCERT SERIES Presents: The Capilano Flute Choir
The community is invited to join in an
old-fashioned community event of music, food and fun, marking the 100th concert
in the on-going musical series at Trinity Community Church on Sunday, July 8.
It’s been 10 years since Lucy Williams envisioned the idea of a concert series,
and on Sunday, July 8, she’s honoring all those musicians who have volunteered
their gifts over these years. She’s also honoring those who have attended these
100 concerts and whose contributions helped support community projects.
The day will be filled with music and community spirit. Four groups will perform
between 2 and 7 p.m. Three of the bands will be performing on the lawn, so bring
lawn chairs and sun umbrellas and set up for the day. Spread out a blanket and
create your own picnic or enjoy the barbequed hot dogs for sale.
The first event will be the perennially popular Bergamasca Recorders, who will
perform inside the church. Then it’s outside for the three big concert bands and
the music really takes off. A total of over 120 musicians from the Royal City,
Delta, and Richmond concert bands will make this day memorable.
In exploring Lucy’s remarkable achievement, I was struck by the diversity of
groups she has brought to Point Roberts, ranging from classical, country, jazz,
baroque, gospel, to opera, as well as the sheer number of musicians. “Over 300
Canadian musicians have donated their time to give free performances for us,”
Lucy says. “Talk about hands across the border! Ninety-six percent of the
performers have been Canadian and without them there would not have been 100
Both amateur and professional musicians are present at the event. “Amateur
musicians were the beginning,” Lucy explained. “It is a great opportunity for
them, because when you are performing live, the audience collaborates and
there’s a new energy. Music goes from soul to soul.” Lucy understands live
performance. She has been a member of the Screen Actors’ Guild since 1984 and
did stand-up comedy in LA in the late ’80s. There she was, every week, at the
Comedy Club on Sunset Boulevard. In 2005, she took up the oboe as a hobby and
has become an accomplished musician in her own right.
Lucy wanted to bring quality live performances to Point Roberts. “Music
transcends everything and connects everyone,” she said. She also wanted to raise
money for community projects. The first project was to pay for a generator for
the church so it could become the community’s emergency shelter if and when the
need arose. Lucy was on the church council when this project was born and the
money was quickly raised through the success of the concert series.
Contributions have also been made to the Point Roberts Food Bank and the new
Lucy’s focus then shifted to supporting the church’s Summer Music Camp for
children. “I saw the opportunity to put our faith into action,” she says. “This
was about children coming to music camp freely, without a monetary obligation.”
What do they get out of music camp? Friendships, fellowship, and a chance to
grow as budding performers to name just a few of the outcomes. At the conclusion
of the camp, Tasha Neufeld, the camp director, launches a musical production
that the kids have worked on all week. Older participants help her with the
production, parents help with costumes. There’s a lot of involvement.
Though passionate about all things musical, Lucy’s love of children outweighs
her love of music.
“We need to invest every kindness and opportunity to show children what life can
be. We’re guardians of all children and we have to act that way,” she said.
Lucy’s final word? “I appreciate all the support Point Roberts has given us and
hope they’ll continue to do that. We’d like to be responsive to other community
needs as well. If someone has a project that we could help support, contact me.”
Interested musicians can contact Lucy Williams
the Concert Series Producer at 360.945.2883


We play a huge selection of gigs and concerts throughout the year, with everything from formal concerts to bandstands across London and beyond.
Catch us here at our upcoming events:
Thursday 5th December 2019 – Christmas Concert, St Bartholomew’s Church, Sydenham. Join us for some Christmassy tunes and a sing-along, and enjoy some wine and mince pies!
7pm arrival for 7.30 concert start. Free entry, so come along an join in the fun – festive outfits strongly encouraged!
Monday 9th December 2019 – Carolling at Paddington Station from 5pm onwards, raising money for The Robes Project, with our friends from the South London Jazz Orchestra and London Sings!
Sunday 15th December 2019 – Christingle Service, Myatt’s Field Bandstand. A beautiful service with carols and candlelight.
You can also subscribe to our events on our Facebook page.


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Well know by everyone visiting Thailand is the James Bond Islands, notoriously famous by the movie of "James Bond - The Man with the Golden Gun" is of the limestones beautifully formed and the place for a nice photo of your vacations in Thailand.
In fact, South of Thailand has more than 200 limestones spread in the south area. Hong Islands are a set of them together that offer unique landscapes, lagoons, white sandy beaches and reef formations around them, making them a place not to be missed when you visit Thailand.
This tour will show you the most fantastic hidden places that South Thailand has to offer you!
See you soon at Our Magical Thailand
Very close to Krabi we have the Phang Nga Bay, National Park.
This boat tour will take you to an archipelago is a group of islands of more than 100 islands in the bay surrounding by the unspoiled mangrove forest and limestone formation.
This boat tour from Krabi will provide the best of what in the south of the Andaman sea, visiting beautiful islands, relaxing on lovely beaches and showing you the hidden secrets of the Andaman Sea.
We will visit the famous "James Bond Island" to take a photo and let you enjoy the site of such famous Limestone formation, that became famous from the movie "The Man with the golden gun".
Then we will show you the hidden secrets of the Andaman sea. Visiting Koh Kudu Yai, known as the second James Bond, its spectacular limestone formations surrounded by a white sandy beach. Perfect place to take some time to relax.
Koh Roi: Here we will show you the house of a hidden animal, that is normally seen all around Thailand, but seeks refuge in this island during the day.
We will then move to Koh Yao Noi and show you one of the secrets of that Islands only accessible by the sea. The famously secret big tree, more than 300 years old, have roots that spread trough out all the beach.
After all these stunning places, we will visit Hong lagoon. Famous for the beauty of the watercolour, also knew as the "Emerald Lagoon".
Snorkelling location will be select on the day depending on the sea, wind and ties conditions.
Join us in discovering all these magical secrets that Thailand offers.
Transfer To & From Pick-Up Point*
Licensed English Speaking Guide
Lifejacket & Snorkelling Equipement
Water & Fruits Available Aboard
National Park Fees
Tours Follow S.H.A Health Safety Protocol / Tours Insurence
* Some hotels are included in the free pick-up for the James Bond Island boat tour.
Other hotels may have an extra fee presented at booking moment.
Prices Per Person:
Per Adult - 3350 THB
Per Child - 2350 THB (4-12 years old)
*Minimum 2 Persons
WE REMIND YOU THAT WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO VARY THE TOUR PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO THE WEATHER CONDITIONS.
THE TOUR IS NOT SUITABLE FOR WOMEN IN ADVANCED CONDITIONS OF PREGNANCY.
4 Islands Tour & Sunset Tour
+/- 7 Hours Tour
Visiting the 4 Islands of Krabi is something not to be missed. This tour will show why!
From the famous Chicken Island to Poda, Tub, Mor and Prana beach. You will see and enjoy white sandy beaches, amazing snorkelling locations, sandbanks and culture about Thai history.
A day tour to enjoy, relax, learn more about our culture and enjoy the amazing sunset that Railay`s offer.
Phi Phi Islands Tour
+/- 7 Hours Tour
If you are a fan of snorkelling and underwater fauna, then Phi Phi is definitely the place for you. Visited by millions every year, it hides amazing beaches, lagoons and the best locations to snorkel.
We do our tours avoiding the crowed places making sure that you can enjoy these paradisiac white sandy beaches and snorkel spots without having to be surrounded by crowds.
James Bond Island & Hong Islands Tour
+/- 7 Hours Tour
Famous by the James Bond movie "The man with a golden gun", James bond island is a must-go spot to admire the formation of the limestone.
After enjoying this Famous location we will visit several islands famous for the beautifulness of the beaches and the white sandy banks.
Being the most famous one, Hong Island, notorious for the "Emerald Lagoon" that hides inside the beautiful limestone.
Catamaran Sailing Boat Tour
Exploring all the islands that the South of Thailand has to offer takes time. What can be a better way than enjoying it on your private Catamaran and sail around the sea of Andaman.
Totally customized boat tour, you can enjoy one day or more sailing around islands and white sandy beaches.
The best snorkelling places, without any time of rush as this tour is 100% customized for you and yours.
Talk with us to enjoy your days sailing.


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Homemade Apple Fritters! Recipe 1 heaping c flour, 1/3 c sugar, 1 t baking powder, dash salt, 2 t cinnamon, 1/4 t nutmeg, 1/2 t vanilla, 1 T butter melted, 1 egg, 1/3 c milk, 1 c chopped apple, Oil for frying. Mix dry ingredients, slowly add wet ingredients, fold in apple. Drop dough in oil, turn when golden. Ice with powder sugar glaze or dust with sugar.
Only 500 Calories for the WHOLE loaf Batter: 1-1/2 c. pureed pumpkin 1/2 c. unsweetened applesauce 1 whole egg 3 egg whites 1 c. all-purpose flour 2/3 c. whole wheat flour 1/2 c. Stevia Cup For Cup sweetener 1/2 c. granulated sugar 1 t. baking soda 1/2 t. ground cinnamon 1/2 t. ground nutmeg Cream filling 8 oz. reduced fat cream c - Click image to find more Food & Drink Pinterest pins

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In the fifth game of the 2017 T20 World Cup Namibia and Netherlands will square off. Both clubs entered the match having won their initial matches in the hopes of earning a spot in the Super 12 round of the league.
In their previous match, Namibia stunned the globe by pulling off a major upset, defeating Asian champions and one of the favourites to advance to the next round, Sri Lanka, by 55 runs. The Netherlands also started off strong in the competition, albeit in a different way than their rivals. In a close match against the UAE, who put up a fight, the Dutch won by three wickets.
Namibia will be hoping to build on their outstanding performance against the Lankans and repeat it against the Netherlands, who will also be striving for excellence in the forthcoming match.


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After its ninth consecutive year of growth, South Korea’s theatrical market has edged past Germany’s, with an estimated 143 million admissions and $890 million in box office receipts.
Germany notched up 121.3 million admissions and $870 million in B.O. coin.
Admissions were up 6% on 2004’s 135 million, while a strengthening of the Korean currency saw revenues jump close to $130 million in dollar terms.
Nonetheless, moribund ancillary markets and one of the highest rates of Internet piracy in the world dampened profits in the territory.
According to a report issued by the Korean Film Council (KOFIC), local films continued their run of strength with an estimated 59% nationwide market share.
Detailed figures were provided for the Seoul region only, where Korean films took 55%, Hollywood films 38.8%, Europe 2.3%, Japan 2.0% and China 1.4%.
Local major CJ Entertainment topped Seoul distributor rankings with 22% of the market and Showbox/Mediaplex with 20%, followed by Warners, Cinema Service, Fox and UIP.
Showbox had the top three grossing films of the year with Korean War drama “Welcome to Dongmakgol” ($49.2 million), comedy “Marrying the Mafia 2” ($34.8 million), and drama “Marathon” ($31.9 million).
Warner Bros. took 10.5% of the market for third place, boosted by “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” at $21.8 million and the surprising strength of “The Island” at $21.1 million.
Box office for much of the first half of 2005 came in behind the level of the previous year, however an unusually strong autumn season pushed admissions ahead for the year as a whole.
Per-capita admissions reached a 30-year high of 2.95, while the number of screens increased from 1,451 to 1,634. Screen count has more than doubled since 2000 due to heavy multiplex construction, although measured in terms of seat count the increase has been considerably more modest.


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Cult classic ‘Heathers’ to celebrate 30th anniversary with LA screening
The 1989 cult classic “Heathers,” starring Winona Ryder, will celebrate its 30th anniversary Thursday with a screening at The Theatre at Ace Hotel. The event will be co-presented by the UCLA Film and Television Archive and the Vidiots Foundation. (Courtesy of NEW WORLD PICTURES)
"Heathers" 30th Anniversary Screening
Thursday, 8 p.m.
The Theatre at Ace Hotel
April 16, 2019 9:49 p.m.
Making a quality satirical movie has always been difficult, said “Heathers” director Michael Lehmann.
But 30 years after its release, “Heathers” still stands as an iconic critique of other teenage films – Lehmann said it is wonderful yet phenomenally strange that anybody is still paying attention to it.
“Heathers,” originally released in the U.S. in 1989, stars Winona Ryder and Christian Slate as they disrupt the social fabric of their Ohio high school by strategically assassinating popular teenagers. A 30th-anniversary screening of the cult classic will take place at The Theatre at Ace Hotel on Thursday, co-presented by the UCLA Film and Television Archive and the Vidiots Foundation, a film preservation nonprofit. Lehmann, along with “Heathers” screenwriter Daniel Waters and supporting actress Lisanne Falk, will attend the event.
The film was divisive upon release, with many Hollywood critics praising its brash and humorous portrayal of the high school experience, while others thought it was in poor taste, Lehmann said. He often runs into young people today who say they love the film and still sees articles characterizing the film as cartoonish, outrageous and overly violent. But Lehmann said a person who criticizes a still-popular satirical film probably does not understand it.
“They don’t even understand the context in which the movie was made,” Lehmann said. “(They) don’t understand satire anyway, regardless of the lack of context.”
“Heathers” is an example of secret handshake cinema, meaning it has a niche audience regardless of generational divides, Waters said. He said he wrote the movie for it to be appreciated by an audience that understood it, not to be loved universally. The trick, Waters said, is to lull the audience in with a host of cliches so they think they know what kind of movie they are watching and then completely disorient them with a scene of violent death, which divides the audience. He said a scene in which one character crashes into a coffee table after drinking drain cleaner ends in complete silence, setting the tone for the rest of the work and letting the audience know exactly what kind of film it is.
“It’s not working if everyone likes it,” Waters said. “If everyone’s laughing, it must not be very funny.”
Falk said she appreciates the range of topics the film attempts to address, including fat shaming, eating disorders and teenage suicide. After recently watching the film with her teenage daughter, Falk said her daughter resonated most with the social hierarchy of high school as it is portrayed in the film. Falk said she thinks the film distills what it means to be a teenager: not knowing who you are and trying to figure it out in a hostile environment.
Fans feel a shared validation of their adolescent experience when they watch the film, she said. The tone of “Heathers” encapsulates the teenage experience better than the drama of a typical ’80s teenage film, Falk said.
“You have to take a step back and bring some levity to it, to be able to laugh that you don’t cry,” Falk said. “I think that’s what holds up.”
Citing the well-known John Hughes classic, UCLA Film and Television Archive programmer Paul Malcolm said “Heathers” holds up better than “The Breakfast Club” because it is more representative of an actual high school experience. While “The Breakfast Club” presents itself as a comedy with a realistic dramatization of high school anxieties and identities, the harmonious resolution in which every character leaves the film respecting one another was more of a fantasy than the violent climax of “Heathers,” he said. While Hughes’ movies present articulate fantasies of high school events, Malcolm said Lehmann’s depict a social hierarchy audiences can better identify with and situations that reflect the way people experience high school and adolescence, including their own social status.
“Nobody thinks of themselves as a Heather,” Malcolm said. “Everybody thinks of themselves as put down in some way, shape or form because adolescence is such a confusing, crazy time in everybody’s life, and this film captures that in a crazy way.”
After “Heathers,” teen movies could not reuse the same sweet tone they had previously used because the film had already satirized it so well, Waters said. He continues to hear that the film could not be made in today’s violence-averse environment, but he said it was nearly impossible to make even in the ’80s because violence has always been queasy topic.
“What’s the point of getting out of bed if you don’t think they’re going to be talking about the movie 30 years from now?” Waters said. “Say what you will, (but) in this moment in time we had an effect. There’s no better feeling.”


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View Full Version : Suns president Welts has a message: He's gay [ESPN]
05-15-2011, 04:20 PM
http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=6553603&campaign=rss&source=NBAHeadlines (http://api.tweetmeme.com/share?url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=6553603&campaign=rss&source=NBAHeadlines&service=bit.ly&source=espn)Suns president and CEO Rick Welts, in an effort to breach what he see as the tiptoed-around topic of homosexuality in men's sports, recently met with friends, associates and a reporter to reveal he is gay.
05-15-2011, 08:40 PM
1) "Rick Welts talked to several friends and associates, including David Stern, before going public."
2) "Welts, believed to be the first man in a prominent position in men's sports who has declared his homosexuality, says he wants to now mentor other gay people who seek to pursue a career in sports, according to The New York Times."
3) coincidentally, David Stern appears in the article photo with Welts;)
I'm thinking the commish should really follow this dude out of the closet. I mean, not like Stern is fooling anyone.
We can only hope when it comes to Stern:
Out of the closet
Out of the job (eventually --well, sooner than later)
a better league; at least, a more rationally run league
05-17-2011, 01:56 AM
Didn't see that coming.
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Short version: Twitchy caught the typically unhinged Online Leftist reaction to the Onion’s… smear? No, they’ll claim that it’s a parody. Parody smear, I guess… article where they (falsely) had Michele Bachmann say that she was thankful that no “Americans” were killed in Sunday’s Oak Creek shooting. Now, I know, I know: comedy is edgy, it’s not the Onion’s fault that the Left side of its readership consists of room-temperature IQ mouth-breathers, it’s all somehow Bachmann’s fault that the aforementioned room-temperature IQ mouth-breathers got duped, yadda yadda. I get it, truly: there’s a dark side to the First Amendment sometimes, and the Onion is currently right in the middle of it.
But here’s the thing… the six people murdered Sunday were, in fact, Americans. I mention this because perhaps the Onion does not really in fact understand this; they have instead seemed to have taken the position that there are useful ways to mine the attack in a fashion that just happens to be in line with a favorite Democratic party narrative. In other words: while I recognize that the attack is being politicized in precisely the fashion being described here… Continue reading @TheOnion: using dead Sikhs as political props.

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Iconic tiremaker Michelin is putting its inflatable muscle to work with a new endeavor: increasing cargo ships’ efficiency and limiting their greenhouse gas emissions.
The French company unveiled a system of inflatable sails than can be added to existing freighters to transform them into eco-friendly ships.
The sails automatically deploy to take advantage of high winds at sea, then retract just as quickly, making it a ‘plug and play’ system, Michelin boasts.
This means crew members won’t have to become expert sailors to operate the hybrid ships.
Michelin claims the sails can improve a ship’s fuel efficiency by up to 20 percent.
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Michelin’s new Wing Sail Mobility system includes inflatable sails that can be fitted to cargo ships and quickly deploy to take advantage of strong winds
Michelin unveiled its Wing Sail Mobility (WISAMO) project last week at the 2021 Movin’On global sustainable-mobility summit.
It’s a system of inflatable wing sails that can be retrofitted onto both merchant ships—especially bulk carriers, roll-on/roll-off ships, and oil and gas tankers—and yachts.
A joint venture with a team of Swiss inventors, the sails would use wind power to augment, not replace, existing oil-powered engines.
‘The advantage of wind propulsion is that wind energy is clean, free, universal and totally non-controversial,’ said world-renowned skipper Michel Desjoyeaux, a WISAMO ambassador.
When not in use, the sails flatten like an accordion on the ship’s deck
‘It offers a very promising avenue to improving the environmental impact of merchant ships.’
The ‘puffy’ sails automatically reposition to maximize advantage of wind conditions, New Atlas reported, and when not being used, the sails collapse like an accordion on the ship’s deck.
‘It has a plug-and-play system that’s really easy to use—whether for a refit … or for a newly built ship,’ said Desjoyeaux. ‘You lower the mast into the boat, plug it in and off you go. Once you’re out of the harbor you push a button and the machine does everything.’
The ‘puffy’ sails automatically reposition to maximize advantage of wind conditions
The nature of the sails and their telescopic mast enable ships to easily clear bridges
That’s crucial, Desjoyeaux adds, because crews are pretty small ‘and they don’t necessarily know much about sailboats.’
The system’s dual-sided design is an improvement over traditional flat sails, the company said, and its telescopic mast is retractable, allowing ships to enter harbors and easily pass under bridges.
Michelin claims the WISAMO system can improve a ship’s fuel efficiency by 10 to 20 percent.
It expects the 1,000-square-foot sails will first be fitted on a merchant ship in 2022, following an extensive trial period on a sailboard helmed by Desjoyeaux.
About 90 percent of global trade relies on sea travel, according to an August 2020 report from the UN’s International Maritime Organization.
Michelin claims the WISAMO system can improve a ship’s fuel efficiency by 10 to 20 percent
The report found carbon emissions from international shipping rose from 1.06 billion tons in 2012 to 1.16 billion in 2018—accounting for nearly 3 percent of the world’s atmospheric carbon dioxide.
The agency aims to half the industry’s overall greenhouse gas emissions by half by 2050.
But according to the International Council on Clean Transportation, the shipping industry’s growth is outpacing efforts to stem emissions and, without major changes, 2050 emissions would be up to 130 percent higher than 2008 levels, according to Reuters.
‘Policies are needed to accelerate innovative fuel-efficiency technologies like wind-assist and hull air lubrication, along with new, low-emission and zero-emission fuels,’ ICCT’s marine program director Dan Rutherford said.
Also at the Movin’On Summit, Michelin introduced a racing tire nearly half made of sustainable materials.
By increasing the tire’s natural rubber content and using recycled carbon black recovered from ‘end-of-life’ tires—as well as everyday refuse like orange rinds, sunflower oil, pine resin and recycled tin cans—it was able to bump up the tire’s sustainability quotient to 46 percent.
Michelin has committed to using 100 percent sustainable materials in all its tires by 2050.


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Global Fund technical assistance for communities is available
As part of the Global Fund’s Community, Rights and Gender Strategic Initiative, the Technical Assistance Program provides support to civil society and community organizations to meaningfully engage in Global Fund processes throughout the grant life-cycle, such as country dialogue, funding request development, grant-making, and grant implementation.
The Community, Rights and Gender Strategic Initiative was renewed this year for a second multi-year round. As part of the renewal, a competitive selection process was held to identify civil society and non-governmental technical assistance (TA) providers. The new group of 26 TA providers was recently announced by the Global Fund; many providers are continuing from the past round. ICASO is proud to be included in the group of providers (see complete list), and encourages our partners to make use of this important resource.


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Keywords: Health; Safety; Environment; Prevention; Organizational models responsibility.
Taking the cue from the recent modification of art. 41 of the Constitution, which explicitly defines health and environment as limits to private economic initiative, the essay attempts to analyze the relationship between the protection of the working environment and the environment outside the enterprise, focusing attention on the uncertain effectiveness of the provisions of the d.lgs. n. 81/08 which refer to the protection of the health of population and the integrity of environment. In view of the growing importance of an integrated dimension of prevention, it proposes to enhance, to this end, the common approach of environmental and safety at work management systems and, in particular, the rules governing the organization and management models as means of exempting companies from administrative responsibility


Federal Government To Test ‘Presidential Alert’ System Thursday
Be prepared to get a test message from the Federal Government at 2:18 pm Eastern Time on Thursday. This is only a test.
The Federal Government will be conducting the first-ever test of a nationwide cellphone alert system first developed during the Obama Administration:
Next Thursday, the Federal Emergency Management Agency will do its first test of a system that allows the president to send a message to most U.S. cellphones.
More than 100 mobile carriers, including all the major wireless firms, are participating in the roll out, FEMA stated in a message on its website posted Thursday.
“The EAS [Emergency Alert System] is a national public warning system that provides the President with the communications capability to address the nation during a national emergency,” FEMA said.
The test message will have a header that reads “Presidential Alert,” according to the agency.
Users whose phones are on will twice hear a tone and vibration and then see an English-only (for now) message: “THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed.”
The wireless emergency alerts (WEA) system was authorized by Congress in 2015 under a law that states the “system shall not be used to transmit a message that does not relate to a natural disaster, act of terrorism, or other man-made disaster or threat to public safety.”
Experts didn’t appear to be too concerned that Trump, known to use his smartphone to blast opponents, berate subordinates and take shots at the news media on Twitter, could abuse WEA.
“If you separate this from the politics and personality of any individual president then this is a great idea and an amazing use of technology to reach everybody if they’re in harms way,” said Karen North, director of the Annenberg Digital Social Media program at the University of Southern California.
UCLA communications professor Tim Groeling agreed, writing via email, “broadcast-based emergency alert systems … have remained professional and impartial over decades.”
The WEA is a new way to reach an America increasingly attracted to fragmented forms of media found on phones, tablets and laptops. The well-worn emergency alert system reaches mainly radio and television broadcasters, cable systems, satellite radio and television providers.
“A system like this seems necessary in an era where most people are disconnected from ‘live’ media like radio and television,” Groeling said.
If you’ve purchased a phone since roughly 2015, it comes with a setting that allows it to receive certain alerts. Some of these, such as local weather alerts or Amber Alerts can be turned off, but the Presidential Alert is the one warning that, by law, cannot be disabled. The obvious purpose of something such as this, of course, is to allow authorities to get news and information to a wide number of people in the easiest way possible. It’s basically the cell phone version of the Emergency Broadcast System that we are all familiar with, mostly because of the tests that are broadcast over television or radio at various times. The system provides that it will cause every phone equipped with the capacity to receive the alerts will vibrate and issue an alert sound as well as a visual message as long as the phone is turned on. This alert system was created for basically the same purpose and was intended to address the fact that television and radio may not be the best way to communicate crucial information in a timely manner.
All of this brings to mind the incident that occurred earlier this year in Hawaii when a similar statewide system was mistakenly used to send out an alert about an inbound North Korean missile under circumstances that remain somewhat still unexplained given the procedures that were supposedly in place. For a short period of time at least, this caused thousands of Hawaiians to seek shelter against what they thought was the unthinkable but which ultimately turned out to be a big mistake. Hopefully, whatever lessons have been learned from that mistake are being applied to the system operating these Presidential alerts.
Inevitably, of course, this has led many people to make comments, whether serious or not, about President Trump using a system like this to send political messages like his Tweets to every cellphone owner. However, the system doesn’t work that way. This isn’t a system that the President can just pick up his phone and use as if it were Twitter. It is an operation controlled by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Department of Homeland Security as well as the Federal Communications Commission and there are strict protocols regarding how and when it can be used. FEMA has more information about the system as well as information about Thursday’s upcoming test.
So, be prepared for your phone to buzz and ring on Thursday. Don’t worry, it’s just Uncle Donald calling.
Well, I’m deeply grateful this is out of Trump’s hands. I’d hate to get a 3 a.am. Fake News alert about “TREASON!”
Alyssa Milano is apparently losing her mind over this. While a message could come at anytime. Avoiding the test is easy, just turn off your cell phone on Thursday.
I would have been more concerned about Obama using the system for political purposes. He has minions deep in the bureaucracy so his use would be facilitated rather than impeded.
Insert eyeroll emoji here.
I blame Obama.
HAhahahahahahaha…. I will be free of this intrusion. Luddites unite!
You needn’t worry, you are immune to common sense.
It is smart to test out systems like this. When the weather alerts were being rolled out nationwide ~2012 they found the Midwest tornado warning model (alerts sent by county) didn’t work well near Seattle when everyone got a short message saying basically “blizzard warning, do not travel, see local news.” It turns out the warning was only for elevations over ~10,000 ft (i.e., the peak of Mt Rainier).
Yeah, because Obama would have used it to call Rosie O’Donnell a fat pig, his own attorney general weak, and kiss Kim Jong Un’s ass.
But what if the President is the national emergency?
Yeah, that’s what I was afraid of.
The Trump administration is a man-made disaster, and a threat to public safety, so he can legally use this all the time.
I dream of a system where each downvote lightens the comment’s text by 5%. After 20 downvotes the text would be unreadable, but if you wanted to read it you could highlight it.
I have some concerns about this nationwide cell phone test involving the Federal Government. That certainly implies that they have access to the phone numbers of the citizens. And with that comes our locations, searches, messages, purchases, reading lists, videos, and so on. The people have already been rocked by the privacy abuses by Facebook and other social media. What we don’t need is the Federal bureaucracy having even more access to our personal information.
And just a few weeks ago the head of Google admitted in some Congressional hearing that they were left wing slanted and opinionated in their searches. After that I became more determined to remove Google from my Samsung phone, computer, Chromebook, and everything else they might have their tentacles in. I am looking for some resources on how to do that.
If there is anything more powerful than Google, I would like to know what. It is a monopoly if there ever was.
This is interesting: FBI shuts down solar observatory in New Mexico, takes over town (NYT) Can they do that?
Only to the extent that you use your phone for your main computer link. Those of us who don’t–however small a number we may be, have no problems in that realm–and spend significantly less money on our cellphone service, too. Win-win!
Join the wave now, Tyrell! Disconnect now and live free of fear! Use your phone only as a phone and save money and headaches!
If my aging memory recalls correctly, at one point OTB had a system similar to that. Personally, I’d prefer downvotes not have an impact outside of signalling the degree of popular like/dislike of a post.
@Just nutha ignint cracker: That makes a lot of sense. I did not have a cell phone until about four years ago. People used to ask what kind of cell I had, and they just could not believe I did not have one. And I got along just fine. Now instead of having discussions at the table, everyone is looking at their phones. And while they are driving.
Citation, please, comrade.
@JKB: I gave you a thumb’s up, because THAT was funny.
Trump could use it to talk about his re-election. That would be both a man-made disaster and a threat to public safety
@Tyrell: Please tell me that you understand that:
a) Google and Twitter are VASTLY different platforms; and
b) Personal bias of a bunch of coders (!=) bias on the platform.


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By Noelia Veras
Emma Seligman’s feature directorial debut, Shiva Baby, is an uneasy look into an awkward afternoon with a college-aged, directionless woman. The film, which was originally a short film, follows Danielle, played by Rachel Senott, as she attends a shiva, the Jewish mourning ritual after a funeral.
The film starts in-medias-res, giving the audience little direction and few details about the main character. Save for the first and last scenes, the entire film takes place in one setting, but manages to build a complicated, three-dimensional world that does not require movement beyond itself.
Danielle’s mother immediately tells her to behave herself, a line which catapults the narrative forward. In just 78 minutes, this film captures both the existentialism of graduating college and the pressure of keeping up appearances in a religious environment.
Before the film gets too tense, it becomes clear that Danielle is heading into a treacherous scenario. The cinematography and mise-en-scene guide the audience to understand that this film will not be an easy ride. The colors are muted throughout the film, except for one scene in the middle that is tinted red and reflects the hazy, fever-like reaction Danielle has to an unprecedented situation. The costuming is not distracting and dulls some of the superficial charm of the characters, especially Danielle and Maya. The costuming also works to ground the audience in the reality that this is an event for an unidentified deceased person to whom Danielle has family ties, a fact which could easily be forgotten by all of the complications that Danielle faces.
Throughout the shiva, family members and close family friends go up to Danielle. People comment on Danielle’s weight loss and her after graduation plans, they pressure her to explain herself, even though she has no idea what to say. Danielle’s parents try to elaborate on their daughter’s post-graduate plans but it seems abundantly clear that Danielle does not have any. To make matters worse, Danielle’s counterpart Maya has clear plans to go to law school, a topic which people keep bringing up to Danielle with some guests even mistaking Danielle for Maya. Danielle is also humiliated about the fact that her parents pay all her bills and that she is effectively jobless.
The protagonist is also a sort of anti-hero, as Danielle is revealed to have lied to a lot of people in her life, creating a complicated character that, by the end of the film, is easy to root for because we feel anxiety right alongside her, due to some of Seligman’s cinematic choices.
The first act of Shiva Baby employs some wide shots and occasional medium shots, but as the film progresses and the story intensifies, the frame gets tighter and Danielle seems unable to escape her circumstance. Awkward scenario after awkward scenario leaves the audience unable to catch their breath, making this film feel like a horrible nightmare. What’s labeled as a comedy film ultimately seems to mirror more of a thriller than a lighthearted story.
As the shot closes in more on Danielle’s face, the focus gets narrower and blurs the background significantly. The audience is forced to focus on just Danielle and to understand the pressure she feels in a sort of visual language. Additionally, as we get closer shots of Danielle in her panic there is a slight downward angle on her, making her smaller and subconsciously causing audiences to see her as inferior, which in turn makes it easier to feel sorry for her.
Obstacles seem to appear in every scene, and Senott’s performance becomes more resonant with every complication. The dialogue throughout the film is impressive and every word is important to the film, but what Senott does with her nonverbal acting is extraordinary. Senott captures discomfort in a palpable way; her face acting like a canvas for the art that is her facial expressions. Even her mannerisms and gesticulations capture a myriad of emotions and complex thoughts.
Seligman’s film is a smart comedy with intense emotional impact. Shiva Baby introduces obstacles and makes the main character struggle until the very last moment when she finally has a second of relief. The film not only makes the protagonist struggle, but it makes audiences do the same. Shiva Baby gives viewers the ability to feel the rush of adrenaline that comes from the unknown while ultimately giving them that moment of release as well.


11 Tripura MLAs camp in Delhi to meet BJP leadership over CM Biplab Deb's 'high-handedness'
A total of 11 MLAs are camping in Delhi, looking forward to meet BJP National president JP Nadda and Union Home Minister Amit Shah this week to complain against Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb. The state leaders said that the chief minister has been non-responsive towards his ministers and legislators.
By Manogya Loiwal : Tripura MLAs have flown to New Delhi to meet central leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s central leadership over Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb "high handedness".
A total of 11 MLAs, currently camping in Delhi, seeking to meet top BJP leaders to discuss the matter. The state party leaders are looking forward to meet BJP National president JP Nadda and Union Home Minister Amit Shah this week.
MLAs claimed that CM Biplab Deb has been non-responsive towards his ministers and legislators and the condition is similar for old hands in the party who have fought tooth and nail for registering a massive win in 2018.
Sources said that the MLAs have no complaints with the BJP as a party and are loyal towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his leadership.
Ram Prasad Pal, MLA from Suryamani Nagar assembly constituency, met BJP National General-Secretary (organization) BL Santosh on Saturday and informed him about the alleged high-handedness of CM Biplab Deb.
Among those camping in Delhi are Sushanta Choudhary, Parimal Deb Barma, DC Rankhwal, Ashish Das, Atul Deb Barma, Burb Mohan Tripura and Ram Prasad Pal.
Ram Prasad Pal has claimed to have the support of more than 25 MLA who are reluctant to come out against Biplab, but have serious allegations of reducing faith in the state leadership.
Pal also said that he has support from Indigenous People's Front Party (IPFT) which has massive support from tribals of the state.
Kalyani Roy, an MLA from Teliamura, has also registered her differences with Biplab Deb on a public forum.
Biplab Deb has been known to enjoy support from central leaders including PM Modi.
The disgruntled MLA's hope to be heard by the central leaders as they feel it is an important step to save and ensure a victory for the party in the next elections.


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CookUnity supplies a package of chef-curated dishes to bring a restaurant experience to customers’ doors with a pledge to do so sustainably. Get weekly meals conveniently delivered right to your online on your subscription plan and options, and also fail to remember the reducing board because your meals get here all set to heat when you are. This special experience is brought to you by CEO and co-founder Mateo Marietti, that started CookUnity in 2015 with head chef Lucia Cisilotto. The business has an ongoing collaboration with as well as donation to the Food Bank of New York City, to deal with as well as enhance the food insecurity of homes throughout the five districts.
CookUnity prides itself on its mission to deliver a high criterion of scrumptious and also chef-created diverse meals suited to fulfill virtually every dietary need and cooking desire. Meals offered are attentively developed though non-customizable, but the symbols on top of the dish choice web page assistance you cater to your personalized needs to choose if you want reduced salt, vegan, keto, paleo, and gluten-free, among others options. We set out to figure out if this intriguing meal service can supply on its pledge.
What is CookUnity?
CookUnity was developed in 2015 by Mateo Marietti, who developed the concept after ending up being distressed with the lack of options for meal delivery services available on the market. Consumers seemed to be forced to pick in between inexpensive expenses and an enough choice on a consistent basis, and also although all options came in handy, none attracted attention as specifically significant.
CookUnity supplies restaurant-quality meals in an easy, subscription-based design that is easy to use. Premium specials are available at a low cost thanks to the solution, which attaches professional chefs with everyday customers. CookUnity advertises itself as being a chef-driven establishment, serving tailored recipes that differ weekly and are generated fresh making use of products bought from local and also sustainable sources.
Prepared by cooks, CookUnity’s goal is to give a high level of delicious and chef-created diversified dishes that can be tailored to match almost any dietary requirement or premium preference. Even though the dishes offered are not personalized, the icons at the top of the food selection page aid you in customizing to your particular requirements by allowing you to pick from reduced sodium, vegan, paleo, and gluten-free choices, to name a few examples of what is offered.
Sorts of Food They Offer.
I’ve found that CookUnity dishes often tend to be a lot more high-end than much of the other pre-made meal distribution services I’ve attempted in the past. These aren’t easy meat as well as veggie meals, they’re crafted to be something you’re most likely to see at a nice dining establishment.
Right here are some instances of dishes we’ve seen on the menu in the past to offer you a suggestion of what you can anticipate.
- Roasted Salmon over Sautéed Spinach and also Broccoli.
- Delicata Squash Stuffed with Sprouted Black Lentils.
- Lamb Kebab Turmeric Hummus Roasted Sweet Potatoes.
- Seared Steak with Brussels Sprouts and also Horseradish Cream Sauce.
As you can see, these are some pretty exquisite, yet well balanced, meals. Nevertheless, they do not quit there. You can also add appetizers, snacks, breakfast, kitchen things, and also drinks to your box. This essentially covers all your food requires for the week, making grocery store buying and food preparation obsolete!
That is CookUnity helpful for?
Due to the fact that this meal delivery clothing has such a wide variety of choices, I would certainly this solution is one of the most effective for somebody with an interested taste and likes to attempt brand-new recipes. The food is all over the map, quite essentially, with dozens of world foods stood for, but there is consistency in top quality and all of the recipes I attempted were at least solid or much better.
There are a lot of healthy, low-carb, vegan and also paleo options so this is an excellent dish delivery service if you’re trying to stay with a details consuming plan.
CookUnity also a fantastic choice if you’re huge right into the celeb cook scene as well as want to boast to your close friends that you had Jean-Georges’ pizza for supper last evening. And also indeed, the French-born, James Beard Award-winning chef in fact has a pizza dish on the CookUnity menu. Go number.
That is CookUnity not as helpful for?
It’s probably not a fantastic choice for families considering that the parts aren’t substantial and points would certainly get expensive if you were getting for three or four people. It’s likewise not excellent if you have an extremely unforeseeable routine due to the fact that I would not think about the fresh prepared food to be wonderful for cold as well as it is certainly best eaten a few days after distribution.
The last verdict on CookUnity.
I’ll confess I was pleasantly shocked by the high hit rate of this dish solution. When I saw the amount of actual cooks were in the kitchen area by way of the dozens of cooks they’ve chosen dishes from, I was fretted the service itself would certainly be irregular. Yet in practice, each dish was well prepared with great taste as well as I didn’t come across a solitary real dud. The cod was the only meal I would certainly wished had actually been a larger part yet total each lunch or dinner was pleasing.
One of the most exciting aspect of CookUnity is the sheer quantity of dish choices you can choose from, all originating from chefs of various backgrounds, cooking styles and also degrees of fame. As an authentic dining establishment addict, I would consider CookUnity not just as a yummy method to maintain myself fed without needing to cook, but additionally as a fun method to learn about brand-new chef personalities and restaurants for the following time I’m traveling to a new city or seeking a location to eat in restaurants locally.


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Not sure how I feel about the inflatable kayak. Most of the kayaking I do is around Tampa Bay, Florida. Lots of oyster beds which are hell on kayaks. Looking at the bottom of my kayak after about 9 years of use, if it was inflatable…..it would be deflated. It is however, a very affordable way to get a decent kayak at a great price. And as always, FREE SHIPPING AT AMAZON!
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Despite leading French champions PSG 2-1, United were still heading out of the competition until Marcus Rashford’s injury-time penalty sent the Premier League side through on away goals.
The Red Devils were without a number of key players and lost the first leg 2-0 but produced a heroic performance to progress to the quarter-finals.
And Gunners hero Keown said: ‘I must admit I celebrated when he scored that goal. Rashford was utterly fearless in that moment.
‘I have often said that Rashford has performed better for England than his club but now Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is getting the best from him at Manchester United.
‘It’s not just Rashford who is thriving. It felt like under Jose Mourinho, there was a roadblock hindering the careers of Luke Shaw and Paul Pogba, too.
‘Now, these young players are playing with enjoyment. Had Rashford been playing under Solskjaer for his whole club career, I suspect his goal tally would be even higher.’
Former Arsenal captain Keown also reserved special praise for Chris Smalling after Manchester United’s stunning comeback win in the French capital.
‘If you ask Kylian Mbappe to name his most difficult opponent this season, he would surely say Chris Smalling,’ Keown told the Daily Mail.
‘The United defender marshalled him well and – crucially – matched him for pace. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is getting excellent performances from all of his players.’
Manchester United, currently fourth in the Premier League, face top four rivals Arsenal at the Emirates on Sunday.
The Gunners go into the much-anticipated clash having suffered a shock defeat to Ligue 1 outfit Rennes in the Europa League on Thursday evening.