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I have no TV or internet, but I am sure I can listen on the radio. If I can take it, I mean....Anyway I just read that Ted Nugent is going to be in attendance?
Do you think there will be questions?
I have no TV or internet, but I am sure I can listen on the radio. If I can take it, I mean....Anyway I just read that Ted Nugent is going to be in attendance?
Do you think there will be questions?
It will be the same class war clap trap with more spending and taxes. (Warning the Vat tax is on their minds.) While trying to appear that spending has been cut during his entire Presidency. New roads, bridges, free education, free medical and everone treat equal. Let's just throw out our Constitution and let everyone be treated equal and follow this new one.
Article 39. Citizens of the USSR enjoy in full the social, economic, political and personal rights and freedoms proclaimed and guaranteed by the Constitution of the USSR and by Soviet laws. The socialist system ensures enlargement of the rights and freedoms of citizens and continuous improvement of their living standards as social, economic, and cultural development programmes are fulfilled.
Enjoyment by citizens of their rights and freedoms must not be to the detriment of the interests of society or the state, or infringe the rights of other citizens.
Article 40. Citizens of the USSR have the right to work (that is, to guaranteed employment and pay in accordance wit the quantity and quality of their work, and not below the state-established minimum), including the right to choose their trade or profession, type of job and work in accordance with their inclinations, abilities, training and education, with due account of the needs of society.
This right is ensured by the socialist economic system, steady growth of the productive forces, free vocational and professional training, improvement of skills, training in new trades or professions, and development of the systems of vocational guidance and job placement.
Article 41. Citizens of the USSR have the right to rest and leisure.
This right is ensured by the establishment of a working week not exceeding 41 hours, for workers and other employees, a shorter working day in a number of trades and industries, and shorter hours for night work; by the provision of paid annual holidays, weekly days of rest, extension of the network of cultural, educational, and health-building institutions, and the development on a mass scale of sport, physical culture, and camping and tourism; by the provision of neighborhood recreational facilities, and of other opportunities for rational use of free time.
The length of collective farmers' working and leisure time is established by their collective farms.
Article 42. Citizens of the USSR have the right to health protection.
This right is ensured by free, qualified medical care provided by state health institutions; by extension of the network of therapeutic and health-building institutions; by the development and improvement of safety and hygiene in industry; by carrying out broad prophylactic measures; by measures to improve the environment; by special care for the health of the rising generation, including prohibition of child labour, excluding the work done by children as part of the school curriculum; and by developing research to prevent and reduce the incidence of disease and ensure citizens a long and active life.
Article 43. Citizens of the USSR have the right to maintenance in old age, in sickness, and in the event of complete or partial disability or loss of the breadwinner.
The right is guaranteed by social insurance of workers and other employees and collective farmers; by allowances for temporary disability; by the provision by the state or by collective farms of retirement pensions, disability pensions, and pensions for loss of the breadwinner; by providing employment for the partially disabled; by care for the elderly and the disabled; and by other forms of social security.
Article 44. Citizens of the USSR have the rights to housing.
This right is ensured by the development and upkeep of state and socially-owned housing; by assistance for co-operative and individual house building; by fair distribution, under public control, of the housing that becomes available through fulfilment of the programme of building well-appointed dwellings, and by low rents and low charges for utility services. Citizens of the USSR shall take good care of the housing allocated to them.
Article 45. Citizens of the USSR have the right to education.
This right is ensured by free provision of all forms of education, by the institution of universal, compulsory secondary education, and broad development of vocational, specialised secondary, and higher education, in which instruction is oriented toward practical activity and production; by the development of extramural, correspondence and evening courses, by the provision of state scholarships and grants and privileges for students; by the free issue of school textbooks; by the opportunity to attend a school where teaching is in the native language; and by the provision of facilities for self-education.
Article 46. Citizens of the USSR have the right to enjoy cultural benefits.
This rights is ensured by broad access to the cultural treasures of their own land and of the world that are preserved in state and other public collections; by the development and fair distribution of cultural and educational institutions throughout the country; by developing television and radio broadcasting and the publishing of books, newspapers and periodicals, and by extending the free library service; and by expanding cultural exchanges with other countries.
Article 47. Citizens of the USSR, in accordance with the aims of building communism, are guaranteed freedom of scientific, technical, and artistic work. This freedom is ensured by broadening scientific research, encouraging invention and innovation, and developing literature and the arts. THe state provides the necessary material conditions for this and support for voluntary societies and unions of workers in the arts, organises introduction of inventions and innovations in production and other spheres of activity.
The rights of authors, inventors and innovators are protected by the state.
Article 48. Citizens of the USSR have the right to take part in the management and administration of state and public affairs and in the discussion and adoption of laws and measures of All-Union and local significance.
This right is ensured by the opportunity to vote and to be elected to Soviets of People's Deputies and other elective state bodies, to take part in nationwide discussions and referendums, in people's control, in the work of state bodies, public organisations, and local community groups, and in meetings at places of work or residence.
Article 49. Every citizen of the USSR has the right to submit proposals to state bodies and public organisations for improving their activity, and to criticise shortcomings in their work.
Officials are obliged, within established time-limits, to examine citizens' proposals and requests, to reply to them, and to take appropriate action.
Persecution for criticism is prohibited. Persons guilty of such persecution shall be called to account.
Article 50. In accordance with the interests of the people and in order to strengthen and develop the socialist system, citizens of the USSR are guaranteed freedom of speech, of the press, and of assembly, meetings, street processions and demonstrations.
Exercise of these political freedoms is ensured by putting public buildings, streets and squares at the disposal of the working people and their organisations, by broad dissemination of information, and by the opportunity to use the press, television, and radio.
Article 51. In accordance with the aims of building communism, citizens of the USSR have the right to associate in public organisations that promote their political activity and initiative and satisfaction of their various interests.
Public organisations are guaranteed conditions for successfully performing the functions defined in their rules.
Article 52. Citizens of the USSR are guaranteed freedom of conscience, that is, the right to profess or not to profess any religion, and to conduct religious worship or atheistic propaganda. Incitement of hostility or hatred on religious grounds is prohibited.
In the USSR, the church is separated from the state, and the school from the church.
Article 53. The family enjoys the protection of the state.
Marriage is based on the free consent of the woman and the man; the spouses are completely equal in their family relations.
The state helps the family by providing and developing a broad system of childcare institutions, by organising and improving communal services and public catering, by paying grants on the birth of a child, by providing children's allowances and benefits for large families, and other forms of family allowances and assistance.
Article 54. Citizens of the USSR are guaranteed inviolability of the person. No one may be arrested except by a court decision or on the warrant of a procurator.
Article 55. Citizens of the USSR are guaranteed inviolability of the home. No one may, without lawful grounds, enter a home against the will of those residing in it.
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Article 56. The privacy of citizens, and of their correspondence, telephone conversations, and telegraphic communications is protected by law.
Article 57. Respect for the individual and protection of the rights and freedoms of citizens are the duty of all state bodies, public organisations, and officials.
Citizens of the USSR have the right to protection by the courts against encroachments on their honour and reputation, life and health, and personal freedom and property.
Article 58. Citizens of the USSR have the right to lodge a complaint against the actions of officials, state bodies and public bodies. Complaints shall be examined according to the procedure and within the time-limit established by law.
Actions by officials that contravene the law or exceed their powers, and infringe the rights of citizens, may be appealed against in a court in the manner prescribed by law.
Citizens of the USSR have the right to compensation for damage resulting from unlawful actions by state organisations and public organisations, or by officials in the performance of their duties.
Library, yes...and hours vary. A google of Rochester libraries shows hours are limited, some close as early as 5PM, others as late as 9PM.
Work, yes...if your employer allows internet access during work hours for personnal communication. Many do not, and if not blocked directly, is discouraged.
iphone, yes...but that is internet access.
Earlene has been on RTF and PP for quite a while now. She expressed a lack of desire to hear/view the SOTU. She is free to make that choice.
The SOTU will be replayed, analylzed, critiqued for days to come.
and ....as she says, she has a radio.
I think her OP was meant to be a statement that she is less than pleased with the POTUS, and that it was posted to garner, as someone posted earlier, a "high-five".
Lennie/Earlene....consider yourself "high-fived". JD
BTW Dan Storts, do you really believe that the constitution of the former Soviet Union will be adopted and ratified by the Congress? The Scotus? The voters? Really?
Or, are you just looking for your PP "high-five". JD
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One cannot reason someone out of something they were not reasoned into. - Jonathan Swift
Articles and time in the speech.
Article 39) 3:30 & 33:00
Article 40) 2:50, 13:30-16:30, 23:30, 45:00
Article 41) 33:00
Article 42) 6:30
Article 43) 7:00, 9:30
Article 44) 24:00
Article 45) 6:30, 16:30-18:00, 23:30, 25:00-30:00 which also covered Articles 46, 47 & 48
Article 49) 53:00 - 56:00 Vote on proposed guns laws. However, he then immediately followed up with the statement, "No one law will prevent all gun violence." Thus, leaving the door open for more guns laws. Why don't we propose a ban on multi passenger vehicles, like buses, so if there is a accident only 4 people could get hurt or possibly die.
Article 50) 51:00 indirectly with the voting act.
Article 51) 4:30
Article 52) 58:00
Article 53) 25:00-30:00 which I also listed as being covered in articles 45 through 48
Article 54 through 57) at the 41:00 for about 10 seconds
Article 58 & 58) In the first minute and 37:00
From 10:20 to 13:30 he was in dictator mode on global warming.
From 37:00 to 41:00 was his look at me moment.
Articles 60-63 which are not listed) 42:00-44:00 (USSR wanted to increase and thought every citizen should be a part of the military.) He wants to decrease. Then in 48:00-50:00 he did a 180 appearing to be a supporter.
I wasted a hour tonight to not be accused of cutting and pasting. BYW I did cut and paste the earlier post. However, I could have saved face and just summarize Rules to Radicals.
No JD, it would never be adopted but it is his line of thinking. When government starts trying to be a cradle to grave care giver it becomes the downfall of the people/society.
Mr Storts, Your solution is?
One cannot reason someone out of something they were not reasoned into. - Jonathan Swift


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Noting that gasoline prices have risen by 45 cents per gallon since the first of the year, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reiterated various causes of the rise in prices (currently $3.75 per gallon at the pump nationwide), such as planned (and unplanned) refinery maintenance that took much refining capacity offline, political concerns emanating from the Middle East, and changes in the demand for refined product globally. However, due to completion of refinery maintenance and additional overseas oil shipments on their way, EIA said it's seeing signs of easing in those prices in the near future. As a cautionary note, EIA mentioned, any increase in supply or capacity may be offset by higher prices for summer gasoline blends and increased seasonal consumption come springtime.
EIA also elaborated on another cause of rising prices: an increase in something called "gasoline crack spreads" — the difference between the price of crude oil and the price of the products extracted from it including gasoline, aviation fuel, heating oil, and kerosene. The pressure on spreads late last year resulting from the price of gasoline hitting its lowest price in December couldn't be sustained, according to the EIA, and had to come back to more normal levels. At one point, the price of gas at the pump was below the price of crude oil itself, setting in motion the rebound in those spreads and resulting in higher gasoline prices. The EIA wrote:
Throughout much of November and December 2012, gasoline crack spreads were very low, and in some cases negative (a barrel of gasoline worth LESS than a barrel of Brent crude). As a result, retail gasoline prices were lower than one would typically expect given prevailing crude oil prices, with the lowest price of 2012 reached in EIA's weekly survey on December 17.
There was at least one other major reason: governmental interference in the flow of refined products overseas. The EIA used "politically correct" language in its explanation:
While U.S. gasoline exports have also increased in recent years, the United States was still a net importer of gasoline in 2012. Generally, over 80 percent of U.S. exports of total gasoline are produced and shipped from the Gulf Coast, while the vast majority of U.S. gasoline imports enter the country along the East Coast.
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Benjamin Adegbuyi Defeats Ismael Londt at Slamm IV
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Slamm held their last big event, Slamm!! Soema Na Basi IV yesterday in Suriname which featured a few fights of note, with the biggest being the main event between Slamm's Ismael Londt and Romania's Benjamin Adegbuyi. Adegbuyi has really burst onto the scene over the last few years, fighting some really legitimate competition and holding his own. This fight was no different, as this was arguably one of the biggest fights of his young career. Adegbuyi was the aggressor throughout the fight, landing a hard shot in the first round that had Londt reeling but the referee didn't count as a down. The third round was the real deciding factor, as a left hook sent Londt crashing to the canvas, proving to be the biggest shot of the fight. Londt fought hard, though, and was able to get up, but not able to score any significant blows before the fight ended.
The big win for Adegbuyi helps to propel his career even further now, with a win over a top ten Heavyweight. Here are more results from the event, courtesy of the MixFight forums.
1. A +95 kg 3x3 Ismael "Mr. Pain" Londt (Suriname) vs Benny Adegbuyi (Roemenië) WOP
2. MMA Pro 75 kg Victor "Tigri" Kuku (Angola) WOP vs Djamil Chan (China/Suriname)
3. A 70 kg 3x3 Cedric Manhoef (Suriname) WOP vs Mika Tahitu (Molukken)
4. A 82,5 kg 3x3 Darryl Sichtman (Suriname) WOP vs Fernando Groenhart (Nederland)
5. A 95 Kg 3x3 Dangelo Marshall (Suriname) WOP vs Nedd Evan (Aruba)
6. C 78 Kg 3x3 Valentino Brunswijk (Suriname) vs Marciano Bhoegwandas (Suriname) WOP


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Andros trip report
Just got back from 2 weeks on Andros this morning. I stayed at Mars Bay on South Andros the first week and Swain's Cay Resort on Mangrove Cay the second week.
Tally for the trip:
~50 bonefish landed, including at least a dozen of 7-8 lbs and a 9.5 lb'er on my last day
2 permit landed
Several lemon sharks landed on 7 lb tippet (it wasn't easy!)
The weather was great overall both weeks. Normal morning clouds that burned off by lunchtime to bluebird afternoons. There was only one day that was really bad, last Monday, when we got blown off the water due to 30-35 knot winds and solid clouds. I went and played dominoes with the guide and a bunch of other locals and was drunk by lunchtime. Great day! The tides were perfect the first week and a little off the second week, but still pretty good.
Mars Bay is an awesome place. It's all about the fishing there and the owner, Bill, is a Nebraska native now down there for 10+ years. He runs a top-notch operation and all of the little details were taken care of perfectly. The guy should teach people how to run lodges. His guides were great and put us on a ton of fish, though I had to go to remedial stripping school after the first couple of days because I kept pulling the fly away from fish. They do mostly wade fishing around the south end/cays of the island, with a couple of days spent in the creeks too. Lots of schools to cast to and not many singles or doubles. I got a few fish in the 2-4 lb range but most were larger fish of 6-8 lbs. The only poling they do is in the morning when the light is still low and they pole the mangrove edges while waiting for the sun to come up.
Swain's Cay Resort caters more to people that want to do a range of things. It's a good place to go with a non-fisherman companion since there's other things to do. The fishing was almost entirely poling with no wading at all. Lots of singles and doubles in the 7-8 lb range with some smaller fish. It was rare to see more than a couple of fish together, though I did run into one big school on my last day, and several small schools of less than 20 fish. There's some great guides on Mangrove Cay. I fished with Shine 3 days and DJ 2 days. Both were excellent and I'll use either of them again any day.
The second week, after the weather blew through on Monday, it was dead calm in the morning the next 3 days. The fish were acting really weird and just sitting dead still in any slightly deeper depression on the flats in the morning. You couldn't see them until you were on top of them, and the fish you could see, were the spookiest bonefish you can imagine. I'd raise my rod for a 60 foot cast and they'd be gone in a snap at the first motion of the rod. Thankfully, the wind kicked up each day at maybe 11-12 and got stronger as the day wore on, so the fish got less spooky. Even 15 foot leaders with 8 lb tippet and perfect casts that barely made a sound or ripple weren't good enough in the mornings. I only got 1-3 fish to the boat each of those days before 11 AM. Most of the time they spooked before you ever got a chance to cast to them. Even the guides were talking on their radios about how weird the fish were acting.
I got the 9.5 lb'er on my last day. It was probably the smallest fish of a school of 8-10 fish that came right at the boat. I thought it was a school of cudas when I first saw them since they were so big. The big guy ripped off 250+ yards of backing before I told the guide to start the boat and help me get a little back before he made another run and I ran out of backing. 15 minutes later I jumped out of the boat and beached the fish since I was using 8 lb tippet.
Hot flies:
Pink or red puff
Pink flies (clouser, Gotchas, Crazy Charlies all good)
Tan Gotcha
Double Gotcha (my own pattern, big dark fly. I can post the pattern for if you want)
Gotcha/puff hybrid (again my own pattern, absolutely killed the fish for two days with it, if you want the pattern ask)
I also lost my fly box with most of my flies the end of the first week. I had to wade a chest-deep channel to get back to the boat, and it floated up out of my pocket and now resides somewhere in the Caribbean. 150 flies gone, including much of my best stuff. I managed to scrounge together enough flies to make it through the trip though.
All in all an amazing trip. If only I'd taken pictures of the lemons I landed I might now be the world record holder for 7 lb tippet for a lemon shark. :)
I'll definitely be going back again next year, Mars Bay and probably fish the South Bight too for more monsters. I was just hoping to get one fish in the 8 lb range, and totally smashed that goal. I never expected to get well into double digits on 7-8+ lb fish.
Great report Scott! And two permit landed--well done!!!
Post some photos soon!!
Sounds awesome - looking forward to seeing your photos
Sounds like a great trip. Nice sized fish.
2 permit is really impressive. That's a lifetime of Bahamas trips for most.
Did you target the permit or just come up on them and have them take a bonefish fly?
What flies on the permit?
Trip pictures
Maybe you can tell me how to do it so I can embed them unless it's fine to link to the photos.
There's just a sampling of the bigger fish in there. I stopped taking pictures of the 7-8 lb'ers because I got so many. The 9.5 was the biggest of my life and definitely needed photos. Me and the guide beached him, unhooked him fast in the water, and snapped the shots really fast to get him back in the water as quickly as possible. Bones don't do well out of the water for long and for all of the photos, those fish were out of the water for as brief a time as possible just to snap the pics before we got them back in and on their way, all healthy and strong from one of you guys to catch another day.
I was targeting a couple of big bones and the permit that were following them ate the flies before the bones could get them.
Hey Scott
Great report.
I clicked on the link. It is to a Facebook page.:confused: :confused:
It states that you are head of IT consulting.:chuckle: :chuckle:
Maybe you should delete it. :smile: :smile:
And yes I'm head of IT consulting for my company. ;)
On my Mac I clicked the link and went to the photo page, no problem. Great shots, very envious, maybe someday!
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TUPELO – The Boys & Girls Club of North Mississippi's Burger Bash was more than successful, according to Evie Boyd, director of marketing and special events for the club.
The fundraiser brought in $3,942 for the nonprorit's general fund, which operates two clubs. Last week, Boyd said they were hoping to raise $3,000.
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My MIL's dog comes over when she's at work. He stays here until she gets home, then he runs home to meet her. Clearly, he'd rather be with her, but he comes here so as not to be alone.
Journaling says: "I keep telling you you dont live here. You arent my dog. But you cant bear to be without your owner while shes at work. And you come here to pass the time and have some company. We know we are second best, but well let you come over anyways."
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By Errol Castens/Daily Journal Oxford Bureau
OXFORD – Oxford businesspeople say the new downtown parking enforcement is solving some problems but may be creating some others.
The folks behind the still-young parking management effort are asking them to give the process some time.
After years of nominal fines and disregard of Saturday enforcement, Oxford is using Standard Parking to enforce a two-hour limit on streetside parking six days a week between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Greg Sisk of Standard Parking reported recently to the Downtown Parking Commission that the 850 citations issued since enforcement began Nov. 26 are changing drivers' habits, pushing those who will be staying downtown longer to the free off-street parking lots.
"We're averaging 50 to 60 vacant spots on the street; of course, school is out," he said. The city's lots are averaging 20 to 25 vacancies per hour, he said – not including the 100-plus spaces usually open at the water tower parking lot.
One business manager said recent enforcement efforts have pushed him and his employees to off-street parking.
"What your goals were, you have certainly met, because we were egregious offenders," he said.
The same businessman complained, however, that off-street lots are often full while spaces on secondary streets go unused.
"Over behind City Grocery is always full. If you leave during the day, you won't get back in," he said. "It's frustrating to see so many open spots on the alleys and so few in the lots."
Patsy Engelhard, owner of Knit1Oxford, agreed enforcement is indeed pushing people to off-street lots, but added that lots are often full by the time her store opens.
"It seems to me the message we want to send is, 'Come to the Square; eat; shop; linger,'" she said.
Parking Commission Chairman Jeff Triplette reiterated that it would be easier to manage parking if the Board of Aldermen would authorize paid parking downtown.
"We're trying to manage a resource that is free and still meet everybody's needs," he said. "We've been at this a month and a half, and much of that time the students weren't here."
Triplette asked business owners and motorists to allow a few more weeks to get a clearer picture.
"We're asking folks for a little consideration," he said. "Allow us, but keep telling us, and we'll try to keep doing better at it."


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Zucchini and Orange Marmalade Tea Cake
Recipe adapted minimally from Manggy @ No Special Effects
Adapted from Tartine
1 & 3/4 cup s + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups grated zucchini (about 2 small ones)
1/2 cup orange marmalade
3/4 cup vanilla sugar
1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1/2 cup walnuts, lightly toasted and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chocolate chips
2 tablespoons vanilla sugar
Mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in a small bowl and set aside.
Sift the dry ingredients into it and stir until just combined (don't worry about it being smooth, just be gentle). Stir in the walnuts if using. Pour into the prepared loaf pan.
Sprinkle the top with the about 2 tablespoons vanilla sugar.
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Learn about coffee production at Greenwell Farms
Some of North America's best coffee comes from Kona, and Kona's biggest grower is Greenwell Farms. Not only does it ship coffee around the world but it also offers tours of the property the company has been farming since the 1800s. You'll see the entire process, from the tree to the roaster. The free tour ends with samples of half a dozen different blends.
Try stand-up paddle boarding
The fastest-growing water sport in the world is stand-up paddle boarding – a cross between kayaking and surfing. A fun way to explore the bay, it's also a great full-body workout. But it's harder than it looks. So, you might want to take a lesson in addition to renting a board.
The water is calmest in the morning and it's not uncommon to see dolphins playing around in the waves. A rental at Kona Boys costs US$25 for an hour and group lessons (board included) cost about US$75.
Bite into something fresh at Kona Farmers' Market
Most farmers markets have an "eat your veggies" kind of atmosphere. But not this one. Open Wednesday through Sunday, the market on Ali'i Drive is more like an exotic bazaar than a produce aisle. There are fresh fruits of every possible description and a huge selection of flowers picked just that morning.
But the best stuff isn't fresh. Why not pick up a handmade ukulele or a jar of passion fruit ginger honey to bring home? With more than 40 vendors, this festive year-round carnival has something for everyone.
Stroll on sand in a rainbow of colours
There is such a wide variety of beaches here that you'll want to keep a towel in your car at all times. Hapuna Beach is legendary for its long length and soft, white sands. Punaluu boasts black sands and Hawaiian green sea turtles. And, just to keep it interesting, Papakolea's beach is green. Try them all and experience their unique differences. The tough part will be deciding which is your favourite.
Catch something big in the sport-fishing capital of the world
If sunbathing is too tame, set yourself up on a deep-sea fishing excursion. Just 10 minutes offshore, the sea bottom drops down to 1,800 metres – and that's where the big fish like to hang out. Mahi mahi, tuna and swordfish are all here in abundance, but the real big game is the mighty blue marlin. In fact, the second-largest marlin ever caught, weighing in at a massive 528 kilograms, was reeled in just off Kona's shores in 1984.
Visit an ancient site at Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park
Despite their idyllic surroundings, the ancient Hawaiians had some tough laws. However, if an accused could reach a Place of Refuge and perform a ritual, all would be forgiven. This particular Place of Refuge is now a national park with an audio walking tour explaining these (and other) ancient traditions. With its calm beach, coconut trees and ancient stone temples, it's one of the most peaceful spots on the island. Admission is only US$5.
Swim with manta rays
The Big Island is home to a large population of manta rays, many up to three metres across. They show up at night just in front of the Sheraton, where the floodlights attract plankton. You can see them from the balcony or, for a real thrill, head into the water and watch them slide by harmlessly.
Mantas don't sting and they look like no other animal you've ever seen. In the darkness, snorkelling or scuba diving with these majestic creatures is utterly magical. Trips run from US$75 (for snorkelling) to US$150 for scuba.
Take a dip in the Kapoho tide pools
Swim, snorkel and explore hundreds of tide pools, stretching three kilometres down the coast and 200 metres out to sea. When ancient lava cooled, it left lots of little pools on the border between sea and land. These warm, shallow rings are protected from the surf and the perfect habitat for a huge variety of fish.
The crystal waters also offer incredible snorkelling, but be sure to rent gear beforehand since there are no facilities here. A few of the pools offer the added perk of being volcanically heated.
All-day adventures
Take the road less travelled and go beyond the hotel strip with these day trip ideas.
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Alii Kona Drive and Dan DeLuz Woods
While the Big Island has its share of high-end couture and well-stocked mini-malls, the most unique finds are from local artisans. The locals take their Hawaiian handicrafts seriously and keeping customs alive is crucial. Start with Ali'i Drive in Kona, a gathering point for more than 100 individual artisans. Hula gear, feathered hatbands and original photography of active lava flows are just some of the treasures on offer.
One great local artisan can be found at his shop, named Dan DeLuz Woods. Using dozens of different kinds of wood, including Koa (found only in Hawaii), he makes beautiful bowls, tiki figurines and even furniture. There's something for every price range here, from bookmarks to beds.
Kona Joe's Coffee Farm
While most fruits can't be transported back to mainland, that doesn't mean you can't re-live the Hawaiian experience long after you return. Nothing starts without coffee here, so make Kona Joe's your first stop. Try different blends and sample the unique "coffee rub," an unusual spice blend, perfect for seasoning the meat at your next cookout.
For breakfast, stock up on Honomu Jams and Jellies, handmade by a small family-owned operation located on an old sugar plantation. You can go tropically simple (try the guava or star fruit preserves) or sample one of the exotic blends like the Tahitian lime ginger. If you like your morning with a little zing, you'll want to grab a jar of the passion fruit Hawaiian pepper jelly.
Kamakua Nut Company
In Hawaii, a Big Mac isn't a hamburger – it's the mighty macadamia nut that grows so well in this hot, moist environment. The Hamakua Nut Company offers factory tours as well as samples of seven different kinds of flavoured nuts. (One of the flavours is Spam, a true Hawaiian specialty. But don't feel bad if you choose to stick with honey mustard or other more conventional flavours.)
Big Island Candies
Big Island Candies is legendary for its ability to get people to cheat on their New Year's resolutions. Their chocolate-covered macadamia nuts are sinfully perfect, but the real stars here are the various shortbreads, especially the chocolate-dipped ones. And if all that isn't enough, Big Island Candies also offers a full line of unusual Asian-inspired confections with crisp rice, mochi and other unique flavours.
Huggo's (Eclectic, $$)
This restaurant has the freshest local fish and the best ocean views. Can you really ask for anything more? Huggo's is literally located right over the water and the food more than lives up to the view. This spot puts a unique Hawaiian twist on classics. Try the guava-braised baby back ribs and the tempura Maui onions and Ho'io fern shoots.
Next door is Huggo's on the Rocks, a more casual bar where you can hold a drink in your hand and put your toes in the sand.
Island Lava Java (Bakery, $)
Don't let the name fool you – this place has much more than just coffee. Come for the Kona caffeine fix and stay for the locally sourced organic meats and produce. Offering full breakfast, lunch and dinner menus, this is the place to go for a quick and delicious meal.
Try the seared ahi poke wrap – it's incredible. And whatever you do, don't miss the bakery. The cinnamon rolls here are huge – so bring along someone to share this treat.
Rapanui Island Cafe (Fusion, $$)
The range of flavours at this casual cafe will keep you guessing. Is this food from Hawaii? Malaysia? New Zealand? Indonesia? The paw-paw chicken is required eating and you can't go wrong with any of the curry or lemongrass dishes. For lunch, a lamb burger washed down with the lemongrass ginger iced tea is the thing to order.
Located at the back of a nondescript mall, this place is as hard to find as it is to categorize. Don't worry, though. Just ask the locals and they'll immediately point you in the right direction.
Village Burger (Barbecue/Grill, $)
Not all burgers are created equal. Fortunately, Village Burger has perfected the burger and taken it to a whole new level. Get the Wagyu beef and then undertake the difficult job of selecting toppings – from miso mayo and tomato marmalade to Ahualoa chipotle goat cheese.
Vegetarians will walk away just as happy as carnivores here. The all-mushroom burger is earthy and rich, and the taro burger with garden veggies is utterly unique. The giant-sized Epic Shakes on the menu are also a good bet. They're called epic for a reason.
Tex Drive-in (American, $)
A legendary local hangout, Tex's offers traditional island "plate lunches" with Kalua pork and cabbage or teriyaki beef. But the real reason to stop here is for the malasadas: hole-less Portuguese donuts guaranteed to ruin your diet. They come filled with chocolate, Bavarian cream, mango, guava or a half-dozen other sinful centres.
Since this roadside favourite is a little off the beaten track, you're going to want to buy a dozen malasadas for the return drive as well.
Kiawe Kitchen (Mediterranean, $$$)
Located just outside the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, this is the perfect place to have dinner as you wait for the sun to set and the lava to start glowing. Although the fish here is good, it's a little less Hawaiian-feeling than other restaurants on the island. The brick-oven thin-crust margherita pizza offers big-city quality and the martinis are generous.
Lunch is good here as well. The roasted pork sandwich with homemade barbecue sauce is the perfect fuel for a long day of volcano hiking. Pizza and baked goods to go are also a great mid-day solution for a part of the island with fewer restaurants.
Cafe Pesto (Italian, $$$)
What began as a small pizzeria has become the island's best Italian restaurant. In fact, Cafe Pesto offers the island's two best Italian restaurants (they have locations on both the north and the east coasts). The pizzas and calzones should not be missed and the addition of what's called "creative island cuisine," which adds tropical flair to the Mediterranean basics.
The coconut calamari always gets high marks, as does the Hibachi-style chicken risotto. The desserts are all good, but the hot Keanakolu apple crisp with macadamia topping is the kind of life-changing treat people travel to the Big Island for.
Golf and spa
Mauna Lani Spa (The Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows) ($$$$)
The Mauna Lani Spa pulls off the near-impossible, creating sheer luxury without losing the rugged spirit of this frontier island. Mixing the perfect combination of privacy and open air, many of the treatments take place in traditional thatched-roof huts.
In addition to a salt-water pool built inside an ancient lava tube, there is also an open-air sauna where the volcanic rocks provide the heat. All manner of traditional Hawaiian massage, facials and body treatments are also available.
When your day is complete, you'll feel as though you've explored the entire wild island wearing nothing but your bathrobe.
Maluhia Spa (Hawaii Island Retreat) ($$-$$$)
Hawaii isn't all sandy beaches and palm trees, and your spa experience doesn't have to be either. Set in the middle of 20 hectares of evergreen forest, this Big Island eco-boutique offers a spa experience like no other. The spa pavilion overlooks a lush valley and individual bungalows are scattered among the pines. What better place to experience the ancient Hawaiian art of la'au lapa'au or plant-based healing?
This is a total body experience, so in addition to the standard high-quality spa menu, you can also request private yoga, meditation, hula, and chi gung wellness classes. If you're going to make a day of it, you'll find yourself treated to organic fruits and veggies, homegrown right on the property and prepared by a talented Moroccan chef. The whole experience will leave you feeling utterly serene.
Hualalai Golf Course (Four Seasons Hualalai Resort)
The first Jack Nicklaus-designed course in Hawaii, Hualalai Golf Course hosts the annual Champions Tour's Mitsubishi Electric Championship in January.
Hualalai is a classic showcase of everything that is golf in Hawaii: islands of green amid a black expanse of lava, ringed by the snow-white spray of a sapphire ocean. The 7,117-yard Nicklaus course carries a slope of 131 and a rating of 74. It ranked 33rd on Golfweek's 2011 list of Best Tour Courses You Can Play.
Guests of the resort can also arrange for complimentary short-game and junior clinics, family lessons, mini golf, night outings under the stars for a glow-in-the-dark scramble event and even a mini pro-am during Ultimate Hawaiian Night.
There's also a full-service pro shop, practice facility and restaurant on site. Access is limited to Four Seasons guests only; green fees are around US$250 at peak season, including cart.
Mauna Lani Resort Golf (The Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows)
Homer Flint and Raymond Cain built the original 18-hole course at the famous Mauna Lani Bay Resort in 1981. Today, there are 36 holes to play at Mauna Lani, plus a delightful nine-holes for the kids on the Keiki course.
The South course makes its way along the back of the craggy, foreboding Kaniku lava flow. Next door, the mesquite-dotted North course, home to several herds of feral goats, makes the most of natural lava formations. A common feature of many Hawaiian courses, the North's sense of drama peaks at the par 3 17th – yet another postcard-perfect meeting of sea and frozen flow of formerly molten rock.
As of May 2011, green fees were US$265, but kids 18 and younger can play the Keiki course for US$25. A full range of lessons, from a half-hour to a two-hour video session, is available at the Mauna Lani Golf Academy.
Explore underwater beauty on a scenic cruise (age 3 and up)
The visual stimuli aboard the Fair Wind II, the 18-metre catamaran that sails the blue waters between Kona and Kealakekua Bay to the south, inspires curiosity in kids of all ages. Toddlers will ask about the different explorers while exotic fish names roll off the tongues of preteens.
The highlight of this five-hour tour is the 2.5 hours of snorkelling in the shadow of the bay's 30-metre-high lava cliffs, where Captain Cook landed for the second time in Hawaii. But the real treasure is in the water. This is the Big Island's only underwater state park, teeming with sparkling marine life like the oval butterfly fish, crimson octopi and languid sea turtles. Prices are US$125 for adults, US$75 for children age four to 12 and US$29 for children three and under.
See the beauty of the Big Island by helicopter (age 8 and up)
If there's one place that justifies a helicopter tour, it's Hawaii. And, if there's one Hawaiian island with the best bang for your helicopter buck, it's the Big Island. There is no other place on earth this small and yet so diverse.
The almost-three-hour volcano and valley trip is the best geography lesson you can take. The six-passenger Bell 407 will swoop through furry-green valleys on the island's remote north side (including a stop for a hike to stretch your legs), right up to 610-metre waterfalls and their rainbows. Then you'll head southeast through the mountainous interior, over ancient lava flows and lush cloud forest to the star of the show: the Kilauea volcano's neon orange lava flow. Trips start from US$400.
Take a night swim with manta rays (age 5 and up)
If it wasn't for the need to resurface for air every 20 seconds or so, night-diving with large (but friendly) mantas off the rocky outcrop by the Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa would be just like a floating dream.
The trip into this invisible world starts at sunset aboard a dive boat. You'll soon find yourself lying on the surface of the black Pacific, staring down at a diver whose lights attract the plankton, who in turn attract the three-metre-wide mantas.
Their electro-reception tells them exactly what's in the way, which means they swim at you, only to pivot and turn at the last second. These flying grey giants, the stillness of an ocean at night and the lights of the staff divers make this a favourite activity for locals like pro surfer Kelly Slater and visitors. Guided trips cost around US$99.
Experience ancient, mystic Hawaiian culture (all ages)
Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park is a place frozen in time. The reconstructed 16th-century Hawaiian temples here (called heiaus) are some of the best preserved in the state and dominate the heavenly, 129-acre seaside grounds.
Hawaiian royalty built palaces in places with mana, or spiritual power. The magic of this place hits you as soon as the warm breeze rustles the coconut palm groves, or a glistening sea turtle emerges out of the calm bay to sun itself on the white sand. Admission to Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park is US$5 per car.
Kahilu Theatre (Music venue, $$$)
This high-culture theatre on the Big Island is fittingly located in the island's high-altitude interior. With seating for 500, this venue can be both a rocking amphitheatre and an intimate stage show. The Kahilu hosts everything from plays and films to ballets.
The Kahilu never forgets where it's located and traditional Hawaiian culture is a big part of the seasonal set list. Slack-key guitarists, ukulele masters and expert hula dance troupes can all be found performing here. Check the schedule online before you travel so you can reserve your seat at the show in advance.
Don's Mai Tai Bar (Beach bar, $$)
Every destination has a signature drink. In Hawaii, it's the rum-based mai tai. But for this drink to really taste right, a perfect view of the ocean is at least as important as top-shelf liquor. Fortunately, Don's has both, located so close to the Kona coastline, you can taste the salt spray.
And these mai tais don't need any help in the deliciousness department. There are more than a dozen different specialty mai tais available. Your best bet is to get the mix-and-match sampler so you can decide for yourself which one to choose for round two. (Hint: Coconut goes great with everything and mai tais are no exception.)
Lulu's (Dance club, $)
While the Big Island doesn't have the same thriving dance scene as some of the more developed islands, locals and visitors still need a place to cut loose. And that place is Lulu's – an upstairs bar/restaurant serving decent food alongside hot DJs and a great weeknight karaoke scene.
Live music is also popular here and can run the gamut from R&B to rock and roll. The club is open late and the dance floor stays packed until the very end.
Kahua Ranch (Attraction, $$$)
If you've never thought of a working cattle ranch as an evening entertainment option, you've never been to Big Island. The Kahua Ranch spans 3,460 acres of prime cow-, sheep- and horse-grazing country. For about US$140, the ranch staff pick you up at your hotel and take you on a guided tour of cowboy country.
Once on the ranch, you'll be treated to a classic western cookout with all the fixings. And as the sun goes down, it's time to pitch a few horseshoes or try your hand at tossing a lasso. Once it's dark, you can gaze through the ranch's Celestron telescope and see why astronomers from around the world flock to Big Island's cowboy country.
All-day adventures
Head for the hills at Mauna Kea
Although Kilauea is the volcano responsible for most of the hot lava around the island, Mauna Kea is actually quite a bit taller. So tall, it pokes through the clouds, making it a haven for astronomers. And you can drive all the way to the summit at 4,205 metres above sea level, where the air is thin and the views are amazing.
The experienced naturalists and guides with Hawaii Forest & Trail offer a trip that comes complete with dinner, hot cocoa and hooded parkas. You get a completely different perspective on the tropics when you head for the hills.
Get a little bit country
Trade in your sandals and surfboards for saddles and spurs when you head inland to Waimea, the heart of Hawaii's paniolo (cowboy) country. This is a land of rolling hills and cactus. It feels about a million miles away from the beach. You can get a pretty good idea of how delicious the Hawaiian-raised beef is just by looking at the lush grass and blue skies.
Your day trip options for the most western fringe of the Wild West include hiking, horseback riding or heading off-road in an open Jeep. Come discover the land where giddy-up meets aloha.
Take a wa'a ride
Nobody knows exactly when early humans made first landfall on Hawaii, but there's one thing that's virtually certain: they came by canoe. Traditional canoe or wa'a culture is still alive and well here. Paddling into the open ocean provides a unique perspective on what traditional Hawaiian life might have been like.
Hire a guide at Kamakahonu Bay and head out on the water. In addition to giving paddling instruction, your guide will give you the natural and human history of the area. Keep in mind Tahiti (where early Hawaiians came from) is 75 days away by canoe – so paddle hard.
Head down the middle on Saddle Road
There is a road that traces a ring around the outside of the Big Island but visitors can take the scenic route down the road that cuts right between Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa. Known as the Saddle Road, this 86-km route was originally built for military traffic. Today, it's simply the best road for anyone who wants to explore the interior.
The road climbs to more than 2,000 metres, often leading you deep into mist. But when the fog lifts, you'll be treated to stunning views of volcanoes, rain forest and the meandering property of the Parker Ranch. There's not much in the way of towns or development here, so pack a lunch and plan to spend the day exploring.
Find a favourite waterfall
The eastern side of the island is one of the wettest places in the US, which also means it has some of the best waterfalls. At 400 metres, Hiilawe Falls is the highest waterfall and is typically viewed from afar. Getting close to these falls is quite difficult, and require a steep hike in and out of the valley.
Akaka Falls is "just" 129 metres tall, but no less impressive as it plunges over the edge of a lush green cliff. And Rainbow Falls (25 metres tall and just as wide) flows directly over a lava tube, often rewarding early morning visitors with dramatic rainbows in the mist.
Take to the High Seas
Sometimes, the best way to see an island is to leave it behind. The Big Island has world-class diving, snorkelling and deep-sea fishing just minutes from shore. You can even charter a boat for a half-day tour that includes snorkel gear, drinks and a sunset barbecue. The waters are generally calm, clear and warm – perfect for beginner snorkellers. Your best bet is a cruise to Kealakekua Bay, an underwater state park and marine sanctuary.
Local feature
On the Big Island, there's one local feature that rises above the rest – and it happens to spit out chunks of molten lava like they were watermelon seeds. There are precious few places on earth where volcano tourism is a legitimate activity, so make the most of it here.
Head to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
The ideal way to get to know all things volcanic is to take a trip to the park-run Jaggar Museum, located right on the rim of the Kilauea crater. The rangers here can answer all of your questions.
A former seismology station, the museum is packed with actual equipment used to monitor the volcano's ongoing eruption. But the highlight (and we do mean "light") is just outside the museum, where you overlook the lava-filled caldera and the main crater known as Halemaumau. Plan to be there at night when the glowing lava looks even more dramatic.
Watch flowing lava
It's difficult to say where you'll find the best lava flow. Lava is just about as unpredictable as any living thing could be. Sometimes, it's possible to see lava flowing without getting out of your car. Other times, you need to hike over kilometres of hardscrabble rock. It all depends on where the lava is flowing that day, month or decade.
Whatever it takes to see lava, do it. But remember, 1,250 C magma can seriously burn you and the smoke plumes can be toxic. So be sure you know how to view lava safely in advance. The National Park maintains a hotline with lava-flow information. You can also hire a guide to take you to the best viewing spots. Lava is captivating even on television, but watching molten earth steam and pop as it flows into the ocean is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
If hiking isn't your style, it's still possible to see lava. Several companies offer sunset boat cruises when the lava is flowing into the ocean. And, if you really want to increase the thrill factor, you can take a helicopter flight over the caldera. Prices for this excursion start at around US$200.
So, will you see lava? Maybe, maybe not. When the earth is literally melting around you, you need to hope for the best and go with the flow (no pun intended). Isn't that really what travel is all about?
Go where the lava isn't
Almost as impressive as lava itself are the reminders of what it can do. As the eruptions move from place to place, they leave a fascinating path of destruction in their wake. And while many tourists gather around the burning red stuff, a trip backwards in geological time can be just as rewarding.
Start with the aptly named Devastation Trail, where flying cinders destroyed an entire forest in 1959. It is said that during the eruption, fire plumes shot up 580 metres – more than enough to change a forest into a rocky crater. Although some vegetation is starting to grow back, the weird pumice landscape is still otherworldly enough to send chills up your spine.
In other spots around the island, you'll be able to see tree moulds – eerie pits in the ground that look like they were created by a monster with a post hole digger.
Similarly enchanting are the many lava tubes found around the island. The best of these is the Thurston Lava Tube. A short walk through dense forest reveals a wide opening that seemingly leads to the centre of the earth. The park service keeps this main tube well-maintained, so if you want to explore further, grab your flashlight and go!
Calendar of events
Culinary Festivals (Year-round)
Sometimes it seems Big Islanders spend as much time celebrating food as they do eating it. Food festivals abound, so it's easy to find one that's perfect for your tastes.
Mealani's Taste of the Hawaiian Range Agriculture Festival (September) features over 30 of the state's top chefs cooking up homegrown beef, lamb and boar. The Kona Coffee Cultural Festival (November) celebrates the island's coffee pioneers. And the Don the Beachcomber Mai Tai Festival (August) at the Royal Kona Resort offers a US$10,000 prize for the best drink concoction.
Ironman Triathlon (October)
Every October, the Big Island hosts 2,000 of the world's fittest men and women for the Ironman Triathlon. Even if you're not feeling up to the 3.9-km swim, 180-km bike ride and marathon, Ironman Week is still a great time to be on the Big Island. Race fever grips the Kona coast and it's great fun watching these super athletes race past.
Merrie Monarch Festival (April)
Named in honour of former art and culture lover King Kalakaua, this is Hawaii's premier cultural festival. Hula dancers come from around the world to showcase their skills in this three-day-long competition. The festivities continue for an entire week, featuring traditional art, song and handicrafts. If you have an interest in ancient Hawaiian culture, don't miss this festival.
Turtle Independence Day (July 4)
Honu (green sea turtles) are rare and revered animals on Hawaii. Once near extinction, the population is slowly making a comeback, in large part due to the efforts of the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel.
For more than 20 years, staff biologists have raised tiny turtles in salt water ponds on the hotel grounds. And every year, a giant festival is held to release healthy turtles back into the ocean. The big day features a barbecue, live music and educational programs to teach kids and adults about these amazing sea creatures.


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There's some epic stuff going on at
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6 deviants said
The People & Portraits contest just opened
5 deviants said
You don't even need to vote in this poll. I'm just excited about sharing stuff. STUFF!
1 deviant said
We're looking for admins to join our awesome team
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Poll History
Mar 4, 2017
There's some epic stuff going on at @CRPhotography right now
Feb 18, 2017
Photography peeps who are new to DA within the last year! Make yourselves known
Feb 12, 2017
I'm looking for some specific photography-related things for the next CRPhotography newsletter. They must have been posted after 21st January, still relevant by 18th February, and 100% hosted on DA (so no off-site links please). Deadline 16th Feb
Jan 22, 2017
My lovely photography community, what would help you to have a more fun and productive time on DA? Please read the first comment on this poll before leaving your own, thanks!
Jan 15, 2017
I nuked my devwatch notifications cause my message centre was giving me hardcore brainache, but I want to see your awesome stuff! You are invited to leave a comment on this poll with something you've submitted to DA in the last month.
Nov 23, 2016
I'm planning more photography features, each based on one keyword (I've already done Lost, Happy and Reflection). Got a word you'd like to see a feature built around?
Sep 17, 2016
Genuinely active horror groups on DA, preferably with either a clear focus on photography or at least where photography isn't an afterthought? Go!
Sep 1, 2016
Does anyone here use Patreon as a creator? I've made a creator account but haven't made my page live yet (nervous!) and I'd love to hear other people's experiences and advice.
Jul 3, 2016
I'm looking for abstract photography groups to join. Specifically abstract (or abstract and surreal) groups, not all-photography-but-we-also-accept-abstract. No interest in elitist attitudes or groups where you can only submit one photo a month. Gimme you
Jun 30, 2016
50 Points to anyone who catches my 777,777th pageview!
Jun 7, 2016
I'm looking for macro photography groups to join. Specifically macro groups, not all-photography-but-we-also-accept-macro. No interest in elitist attitudes or groups where you can only submit one photo a month. Gimme your links!
May 25, 2016
For connections all over the interwebs, fancy sharing your blogs and social media places with the good people of DA via this lovely poll? (Facebook PAGES are fine but not personal profiles, thanks)
May 18, 2016
Photographers! What's your favourite piece of photography kit that ISN'T your camera? (it can be anything you attach TO your camera or phone camera though, or lighting gear, studio or home studio kit, a gadget, a prop, whatever)
Apr 8, 2016
Do you have a (regularly updated, active) photography blog outside of DA?
Mar 26, 2016
Do you ever shoot and/or process photos with your mobile phone? I'm referring to art photography here rather than happy snaps.
Feb 15, 2016
Looking for a unique challenge in which you will be paired up with other amazing artists to create something unique, of their choosing?
Jan 19, 2016
Have you entered the @CRPhotography People & Portraits contest yet? http://fav.me/d9mos03
Dec 19, 2015
Do you post status updates on DA?
Dec 19, 2015
Photographers! Do you use watermarks?
Dec 8, 2015
Send me your General Photography Daily Deviation suggestions!
Dec 4, 2015
What would you find most helpful in a journal about using DA to share your art and/or connect with other artists? (probably geared toward newer deviants)
Nov 21, 2015
A weekend challenge for you: Spend 15 minutes commenting on art and sharing the love
Oct 18, 2015
What's your commenting activity on DA like?
Oct 12, 2015
Would you like epic personal mentoring on DA to help improve your photography?
Aug 22, 2015
Do you actively want detailed critique on the work you upload to DA?
Jul 18, 2015
Do you post Statuses on DA?
Jul 7, 2015
Did you learn on film and if so, what is your shooting pattern like on digital?
Jul 4, 2015
Dost thou have a blog about your art outside of dA?
Jun 27, 2015
Are you on Ello?
Jun 23, 2015
I need more Deviants to follow on Twitter!
Jun 13, 2015
If you'd like a detailed critique on a photo (photography only please) post below and I'll work through them as I have time
Jun 9, 2015
Any of you fabulous people use Behance?
May 29, 2015
Any of you lovely creative people posting yer lovely creative stuff on Instagram?
Dec 21, 2014
Would you have any interest in joining a(n artistic, obv) droidography/iphoneography group on dA?
Feb 28, 2014
Photographers, what's your favourite photo you've ever taken (link to it on dA please!) and why is it your favourite?
Feb 19, 2014
Show me a lovely photograph on dA that was shot (and edited, if editing was done) on a mobile phone, please!
Dec 31, 2013
Do you have a Facebook page (NOT a personal profile or group) for your artistic endeavours? Mine's at http://facebook.com/rockstarvanity and I'd love to add your awesome stuff to my page's Likes and give it a bit of pimping!
Sep 8, 2013
When you haven't been on dA for a while and your message centre is absolutely heaving, what do you do?
Jan 26, 2013
Do you have any photos taken with a phone camera in your gallery? (please read first comment)
Dec 23, 2012
Do you have anything in your gallery, categorised as Photography (probably Darkroom > Digital) that involved the use of Photoshop Filters in its creation? Please read 1st comment before answering
Sep 11, 2012
How approachable do you find me? 1 - terrifying, 10 - friendly. (Blatantly stolen from ^Unicorn Reality)
Sep 6, 2012
When submitting your work to Groups, you...
Aug 24, 2012
Do you offer commissions for Points on dA? If so, leave a comment and I'll feature you in my journal!
Aug 17, 2012
Have you ever used DIGITAL editing techniques to mimic traditional/analogue/alternative darkroom processes?
Aug 8, 2012
Do you have any Photography > Darkroom photos in your dA gallery?
Aug 1, 2012
Photographers, have you ever used a traditional darkroom?
Jul 24, 2012
When you're looking for information about something deviantART related (like how to do something or what to do in a certain situation) what is/would be your first port of call?
Jul 19, 2012
Do you run, or are you in, a dA group that includes, or is primarily for, traditional or digital darkroom photography?
Jul 15, 2012
If you've never suggested a Daily Deviation, what's stopping you?
Jul 7, 2012
Suggest a Photography > Darkroom Daily Deviation...
Jun 12, 2012
Have you ever browsed the Photography > Darkroom gallery?
Jun 11, 2012
Group admins, how often do you deal with the Group messages in your message centre, like accepting/declining submissions?
May 17, 2012
Now that we can, will you be changing your dA username?
May 10, 2012
Offering favs as contest prizes?
Apr 5, 2012
Have you ever thought twice about submitting a piece of art or a journal because you knew people would have a problem with it?
Mar 22, 2012
How important is it that the dA group(s) you run are Super Groups?
Mar 19, 2012
I'm gathering fabulous art for up-coming journal features. Would you like to contribute?
Mar 11, 2012
When total strangers spam your profile with links to social and political causes you've never expressed an ounce of interest in, what do/would you do?
Mar 7, 2012
Do you post your art on Tumblr?
Dec 30, 2011
Critique time again! Do you have a photo in your gallery that you'd like detailed feedback on?
Dec 24, 2011
When you donate Points to people, do you do it anonymously?
Dec 21, 2011
Are you an admin or member of any dA Groups specifically for younger and/or beginner-level artists?
Dec 9, 2011
Got a photo in your gallery that you'd like a detailed critique on?
Dec 4, 2011
Stuff that annoys you about dA is...
Nov 26, 2011
Have you ever had a commission, job offer or sale of your work as a direct result of having it on dA? (NOT including selling dA prints)
Nov 6, 2011
When searching dA for stock imagery or textures to use in your art, do you prefer...
Oct 31, 2011
Do you have an active stock/resources account on dA? (leave a link!)
Oct 2, 2011
Are you digging the new Favouriting journals and news feature?
Sep 30, 2011
Want a Premium Membership?
Aug 28, 2011
Do you ever directly ask people for Points donations (outside of simply having a donation pool on your page)?
Aug 15, 2011
Do you Preview comments before you post them?
Aug 7, 2011
7th August is deviantART's 11th birthday! Comment with a link to one deviation (your own or anyone else's) containing the number 11 in some form before midnight (GMT) and maybe you'll get a nice surprise...
Jun 25, 2011
Donation pool - do you has it?
Jun 23, 2011
Do you make installable dA journal skins?
May 22, 2011
Tumblr, anyone?
May 5, 2011
You can has awesome things to show me?
Feb 7, 2011
If you comment on someone's work and instead of replying to your comment, they visit your gallery and comment on your work, are you ok with that?
Jan 24, 2011
Cause I'm indecisive, you tell me - tonight I should upload...
Jan 3, 2011
How many Groups do you usually submit a deviation to?
Dec 15, 2010
When it comes to you medium of choice for creating art, do you...
Nov 17, 2010
Any LGBT peeps out there with an interesting coming-out, pride, visibility or 'you vs homophobia' story that you'd like to share with a rather large global audience?
Nov 11, 2010
Would you donate points in return for a feature?
Nov 4, 2010
Do you have an Android device, or Droid phone? Comment plz!
Oct 28, 2010
If you only have 5 minutes free time to do something on dA, what ONE thing would you choose to deal with?
Oct 7, 2010
Are you aware of the existence of #fella?
Sep 22, 2010
Do you have an off-site blog focusing on your art?
Sep 5, 2010
When you comment (regular comment, not a big long critique) on someone's work, the response you prefer is...
Sep 1, 2010
Are you female, do you shoot self-portraits and are you confident that your work is of a consistently high standard? (examples and explanation in my first comment)
Jun 28, 2010
Do you own or have access to a mobile device running Android?
Jun 8, 2010
As WELL AS submitting your art to groups, you are...
May 25, 2010
Anything in my gallery that you'd like a wallpaper made of?
Apr 23, 2010
Thinking about your main group, or the majority of the groups you're in, how are submissions (NOT suggestion for favs) voted for?
Apr 21, 2010
BE HONEST...When accepting or declining a group submission, how much does your personal taste come into the decision?
Apr 21, 2010
Group Admins - What is the most frequent reason that you decline submissions?
Apr 20, 2010
How do you feel about contest, challenges and events being held by groups you're in?
Apr 20, 2010
For people who watch groups that they AREN'T a member of, when you see a stack of group submissions in your message centre, do you generally..?
Apr 20, 2010
Could the way a group admin handles declined submissions result in you staying in or leaving a group?
Apr 20, 2010
If your work was declined from a group, would you prefer..?
Apr 20, 2010
Do you use Stacks in your message centre?
Apr 20, 2010
Do you check a group's submission guidelines and/or rules before submitting your work to the gallery?
Apr 19, 2010
For group founders and admins who have the power to accept or decline submissions, how do you usually handle declinations?
Apr 18, 2010
When you see a stack of group (that you're a MEMBER OF) submissions in your message centre, do you generally..?
Apr 15, 2010
dA tutorials are more helpful, practical and sharable as...
Apr 3, 2010
What do you want MOST from a dA Group?
Mar 22, 2010
If someone could respond in only ONE of these ways to a comment you left on their work, which would you prefer?
Mar 16, 2010
Are you excited about the horror photography contest which will be happening soon?
Feb 27, 2010
If I was to post horror photography features (more than I post in a regular journal, 25 photos max) would you prefer to see them in a journal entry or a news article?
Feb 6, 2010
If you've come up with a concept for a Group but find one (or more) existing Groups doing the same thing, you...
Jan 28, 2010
To be classified as 'new to horror photography' someone should have... [READ THE FIRST COMMENT PLZ!]
Jan 16, 2010
Shape your experience of horror photography on dA (comments plz)
Dec 27, 2009
When you browse around or look at HORROR ART anywhere on dA, your Mature Content filter is...
Dec 20, 2009
Anyone fancy a digital xmas card exchange with me? It's free (yay!) and doesn't involve licking stamps.
Dec 11, 2009
Do you run a horror/dark art themed Group on dA? Please leave links!
Nov 29, 2009
If you've never sent me a DD suggestion note for a horror photo, is it because...
Nov 25, 2009
From now on, I'll be posting CR-related stuff and gallery-centric bits in the blog at the #CommunityRelations group. Should I...
Nov 22, 2009
ONE of these statements is true. To be featured as a Daily Deviation, a horror photo must...
Nov 18, 2009
Selling a horror-themed calendar (doesn't have to be photography) on dA this year? Leave comments with links please!
Nov 8, 2009
Do you prefer it when your work is featured in a news article, a journal or in a module on someone's userpage?
Nov 6, 2009
Live critique session in #HorrorMacabrePhoto, coming soon to a weekend near you. What time suits you best?
Nov 2, 2009
14th November is my first anniversary of being a Gallery Moderator. How should I celebrate?
Oct 29, 2009
Have you created anything special ON dA for Halloween this year?
Oct 25, 2009
Should I post a chat log from the up-coming horror photography live critique session?
Oct 24, 2009
Would you like to actively participate in a live horror photography critique session in #HorrorMacabrePhoto? This will include dark- or horror-themed photographs from the other photography galleries.
Oct 10, 2009
For those of you attending the Horror Photography Chat on Saturday 17th October, would you like to submit a piece of your own work to be thumbed during the chat?
Oct 6, 2009
Horror photography chat session and panel Q&A on Saturday 17th October! The most convenient time for you is...
Sep 13, 2009
What topic (relating to horror photography, obv) would you like to see discussed by a panel of dA's horror photographers?
Aug 24, 2009
Hardcore message centre catch-up pending. Would you prefer me to...
Aug 16, 2009
Stock texture (unrestricted plz) creators: Would you like to offer up your texturey goodness (fully credited, obv) for me to use as article backgrounds etc in a digital independent art magazine that I'm producing?
Aug 14, 2009
Are you using the new lil Share buttons?
Aug 9, 2009
Have you received a well-written critique on one or more of your horror photos? (this will feed into a news article if there are enough responses)
Aug 4, 2009
Are you going to shoot a horror photo for the My Personal Nightmare art challenge? [ http://news.deviantart.com/article/85986/ ]
Aug 1, 2009
For those of you who have had a Daily Deviation, how did you respond to negative commentary on the deviation?
Jul 30, 2009
Hast thou Twitter?
Jul 10, 2009
Since I freaked out and hit the bad button on the 3,000 deviations in my devwatch, do you have anything I've missed from the last couple of weeks that you'd like to show me? (comment with links where relevant)
Jul 2, 2009
If someone comments on your art with an insult towards you, your chosen genre or subject matter are you more likely to...
Jun 28, 2009
Got any awesome off-dA horror photography, SFX resources and/or online retailers to share?
Jun 10, 2009
Have you written or read any tutorials or news articles on dA that are specifically about working with models? (not my tutorials, obviously)
May 29, 2009
So it looks like you guys want a horror photography group! Anyone want to volunteer to help with it?
May 25, 2009
When dA Groups launches, would you like an official(ish) horror photography group?
May 23, 2009
For the horror photographers out there, what first inspired you to try horror photography?
May 15, 2009
I've been GMing for 6 months now. Any suggestions for the next 6 months? (comment plz)
Apr 23, 2009
Have you submitted a piece of horror photography to the Critique Week event?
Apr 21, 2009
Want moar tutorials?
Apr 18, 2009
If I'm not going to feature your DD suggestion because it isn't up to standard, would you like to be told? READ FIRST COMMENT BEFORE VOTING!
Apr 15, 2009
In terms of RECEIVING critique, how's the new critique system working for you?
Apr 11, 2009
In terms of GIVING critique to others, how's the new critique system working for you?
Apr 7, 2009
Slow internet connections make you feel...
Mar 23, 2009
Do you obsess over both sides of your dA page finishing at the same point so one isn't way longer than the other leaving a blank space on the other side?
Mar 13, 2009
To be really artistically amazing, a photo must be...
Mar 11, 2009
How many dA emoticon stress balls can you hold with one hand?
Mar 1, 2009
Are you going to submit an artist bio for the Horror Photographers - Over To You! project? --> http://rockstarvanity.deviantart.com/journal/23468543/#comments
Feb 15, 2009
Are you going to enter the BloodLust contest or help pimp it?
Feb 13, 2009
If you see a deviation marked Critique Not Desired, you think...
Jan 29, 2009
When moving miscategorised deviations out of Photography > Horror & Macabre, I should...
Jan 26, 2009
You're looking at a deviation and you want to see more. Which link do you click first?
Dec 27, 2008
Would you be interested in a horror photography mini-contest?
Dec 21, 2008
Which do you think I should prioritise most highly in my GM duties?
Dec 2, 2008
Anyone interested in submitting to dA's film gallery?
Nov 23, 2008
I'm planning to write a 'how to' for the techniques used in this image --> http://rockstarvanity.deviantart.com/art/Spectral-Rush-104404325 and I should...
Nov 22, 2008
Am I approachable? (serious question)
Nov 18, 2008
What horror photography news article do you want first?
Nov 14, 2008
Horror photographers, horror fans and horror groups, make yourselves known!
Nov 13, 2008
Thumbnails in journal features...
Nov 7, 2008
Do you watch :devphotolust
Sep 30, 2008
Are you a member of any clubs on dA relating to a specific nationality, language or country?
Sep 29, 2008
If you could buy premium wallpapers or wallpaper packs from dA, would you?
Sep 10, 2008
For the purpose of dA submissions, a photo with a (self-created) texture over it should go in the...
Sep 9, 2008
Looking for a lil bit of help with Global Tutorials. Do you speak English AND another language fluently?
Sep 7, 2008
For those who do PAID photoshoots, do you charge a booking fee?
Aug 30, 2008
Should dA have rules about how we define our collections?
Aug 26, 2008
An official group system on dA...
Aug 21, 2008
I'm looking for portraits with SMOOTH SKIN created by focus, make-up or light - NOT digital editing!
Aug 20, 2008
Can you give me a link to a portrait that uses shallow depth of field to make skin look smooth?
Aug 19, 2008
People you watch vs People who watch you
Aug 15, 2008
How do you comment on the work of someone who doesn't speak the same language as you?
Aug 1, 2008
Do you comment on other people's Collections?
Jul 29, 2008
Do you object to people downloading/saving your images to their own computer?
Jul 28, 2008
In times of stress, dA...
Jul 6, 2008
Give me a link to ONE artist with less than 10k pageviews who's work you admire, tell me why you like their stuff and include links to your favourite 3 pieces in their gallery.
Jun 26, 2008
What's your favourite colour for a wallpaper for your computer?
Jun 19, 2008
Does your screenshot on dA have one of my wallpapers on it?
Jun 15, 2008
Do you leave a comment when you download a wallpaper, icon, stock image or resource pack from dA?
Mar 30, 2008
Do you decorate your computer with wallpapers from dA?
Mar 14, 2008
Would you buy a book of my horror, fetish and fashion photography?
Feb 20, 2008
Rules (in terms of art, not the law)...
Jan 27, 2008
Did you START watching me primarily for... (I'm just curious, nothing deep and meaningful!)
Jan 19, 2008
When I feature other people's work in my journal are you more likely to pay a visit to the artist/pictyre when...
Jan 1, 2008
Do you feature other artists' work?
Dec 27, 2007
Why do people rarely leave an accompanying comment when they Reject a news article?
Dec 23, 2007
What is your usual replying and thanking behaviour?
Dec 10, 2007
Do you look at the Daily Deviations every day (or most days)?
Dec 7, 2007
Are you going to enter my Crush contest?
Nov 23, 2007
Are you going to join the knowledge sharing mission (see my latest journal)?
Nov 18, 2007
Do you use tutorials on dA?
Nov 2, 2007
Now that it's allowed, would you suggest your own work for a Daily Deviation?
Oct 28, 2007
'Here's a bunch of random stuff I like'-type news articles...
Oct 26, 2007
Suggest ONE deviation that I should feature in my journal (not your own!) and tell me why you love it.
Oct 17, 2007
When people leave generic non-specific comments on your work...
Oct 11, 2007
How do you feel about the new non-removable Mature Content filter?
Oct 2, 2007
Does 'Cornered' belong in the Horror gallery or the Fetish gallery? http://rockstarvanity.deviantart.com/art/Cornered-66347707
Sep 12, 2007
Do you have a visitor map (like the one at the bottom of my journal)?
Aug 4, 2007
Have you read The Nightmare Collection [Vol. 18] --> http://news.deviantart.com/article/32117/
Jul 29, 2007
I'm considering basing the next Nightmare Collection news article around what does and doesn't belong in the Horror Photography gallery. What do you think...?
Jun 3, 2007
Are you involved in any clubs/projects on dA?
Jun 1, 2007
Have you ever purchased adCast on dA? (keep it anonymous - I just want to know cause I can't believe anyone WOULD!)
May 29, 2007
Should my Nightmare Collection news articles feature other media as well as photography?
May 26, 2007
How often do you have a day off to relax?
May 8, 2007
Should there be a bigger, more obvious 'Help & FAQ' button on DA?
Apr 27, 2007
How often do you browse the News section now compared to before, when it was strictly moderated?
Mar 1, 2007
Do you read literature here on DA?
Feb 10, 2007
If you've ever made a suggestion to the powers-that-be, what was the response?
Feb 4, 2007
Should each sub-gallery have it's own director/assistant/whatever to deal with miscats?
Jan 21, 2007
Do you ever venture into the forums on DA?
Jan 14, 2007
Have you seen The Nightmare Collection [Vol. 02]?
Jan 5, 2007
Dec 31, 2006
Have you done an 'end of year' on DA? (leave links if you have!)
Nov 22, 2006
Have you customised your front page yet?
Nov 12, 2006
Is it time for a new avatar for me?
Nov 7, 2006
I'm looking for some cool stuff to add to my wishlist - do you sell prints through DA?
Oct 23, 2006
Do you ever make policy violation reports?
Sep 26, 2006
To all beta testers - are you going to CSS-ify your journal?
Sep 7, 2006
Does the artwork that doesn't make it into your DA gallery (or isn't kept there) live somewhere else?
Sep 2, 2006
Had enough of the kitties? Want to give me some other cute animals to feature?
Jun 20, 2006
Do you ever purge your entire devwatch when it gets too huge to deal with?
May 14, 2006
When you put your work (art or music) 'out there' do you cease to have any claim over it at all?
Apr 30, 2006
Do you ever obsess over an image for weeks before you actually get around to creating it?
Apr 15, 2006
Does music inspire your visual art and/or writing?
Mar 24, 2006
Do you watermark your work?
Feb 26, 2006
I'm bored with featuring other people's favourites. What should I feature instead?
Jan 31, 2006
Does the amount of comments or favs a piece has affect whether or not you comment on it?
Dec 19, 2005
Do you check out the people who I feature in my journal?
Dec 15, 2005
Do you leave constructive critique on people's work here on DA?
Nov 13, 2005
Have you, to your knowledge, ever had your work ripped/stolen?
Oct 27, 2005
Have you ever suggested something for a Daily Deviation?
Oct 22, 2005
Do you have your own website (outside of DA)?
Sep 14, 2005
Are you studying, or have you studied a creative arts subject (beyond high school)?
Aug 30, 2005
Do you have a stock account?
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K-1 Releases 2013 Event Schedule
- Written by Dave Walsh
Today on K-1 Global's new site we saw K-1 release what looks like a fairly packed schedule of events for the 2013 calendar year, directly after canceling the event scheduled for the end of the month in Ohio due to financial concerns. One has to expect that the qualifying tournaments in Europe will have the aid of local promoters, which will help soften the blow. You can view the schedule here.


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Civic engagement is topic for Putnam talk, May 2
Posted April 25, 2007; 06:22 p.m.
Robert Putnam, an internationally recognized scholar of civic engagement, will focus on trends in involvement, especially among young people, in a lecture at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, in Dodds Auditorium, Robertson Hall.
The Harvard professor's talk, titled "E Pluribus Unum: Civic Engagement in a Diverse and Changing Society," will close the Pace Center's 2006-07 Civic Awareness and Action Series on "The Just Society."
He will discuss why some young people are growing more involved while others are becoming extremely disengaged, as well as how youth engagement is changing not only politically but also through other institutions and arrangements such as religious involvement and participation in neighborhood and community projects.
Putnam, the Peter and Isabel Malkin Professor of Public Policy, was the 2006 recipient of the Skytte Prize, one of the most prestigious international awards for scholarly achievement in political science. A former dean of Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government, he has written 12 books, including "Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community."
Stanley Katz, a lecturer with the rank of professor in the Woodrow Wilson School and a scholar of civil society, will introduce Putnam. Following the lecture, a reception will be held in the Shultz Dining Room in Robertson Hall.