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by Jakub Han | 14th March 2020
The Sony FX9 camera review by Philip Bloom is a nearly two-hours long in-depth video review, which he shot over the last four months. Finally released, it covers many aspects of the camera – some of them very extensively. One of the most important topics is the camera's autofocus. This article shortly summarizes his review. Sony FX9 Review. Image credit: Philip Bloom The Sony FX9 full-frame cinema camera has been out on the market for a few months now. Many customers already received their camera and shot projects with it. We are also working with it and are preparing tests on the camera around various aspects of it. It is an innovative professional camera with numerous innovations in multiple fields. We have already published a few useful articles about the FX9, like the: Sony FX9 Hands-on and Footage, or Free Sony FX9 Tutorial, 3.5 Hours Long, with Alister Chapman Philip Bloom is a filmmaker based in the UK, well known for his contributions to the community over many years. He tested various cameras throughout his career and for the past four months, he has been playing with the Sony FX9. What was initially only supposed to be a short camera review shot in November 2019 with the pre-production firmware 0.5, grew into nearly two hours long in-depth review. Sony FX9 Review. Image credit: Philip Bloom Philip invested a lot of time into the review and we think it could really benefit our readers who own the FX9 or who are thinking of buying the camera. That's why we decided to publish this article about the review. Sony FX9 Camera Review by Philip Bloom Philip compared this review with his old review of the Sony FS7 from 2015, which was nearly 50 minutes long. The FX9 review does not cover as many aspects of the camera as the FS7 review, but it covers these topics much more in-depth. The Sony FS7 was Philip's main documentary camera for many years. He praised its reliability. The only two things he missed about the Sony FS7 was its low light capability and the poor autofocus performance. These are exactly the two things that the Sony FX9 aims to fix. The Sony FX9 has been introduced in September 2019 and selected industry professionals (including Philip Bloom and cinema5D's Nino Leitner) had a couple of hours to play with the camera. Since then, Philip spent two weeks of filming with the FX9 in November (with the pre-release firmware 0.5) and then on and off for the next three months (release firmware 1.0). Altogether, around eight weeks of work in total. Firmware Updates Currently, the FX9 has a firmware version 1.0, but it is still missing some features like a full-frame slow-motion, 6K resolution recording (not sure if it will ever come), 4K and 2K DCI modes, a 5K crop mode, and some other features, many of which are coming later with future firmware updates, expected in summer 2020. Sony FX9 Review. Image credit: Philip Bloom One of the most noticeable things to improve from the FS7 is the color science straight out of the camera. The FX9 offers a new S-Cinetone color profile, which Philip used a lot in the course of his review. It's based on the improved color science of the Sony VENICE. Autofocus Many professionals in the film industry only use manual focus, but since the AF became so capable, it is important to take a look at what it can do and what it can't do. A big chunk of Philip's FX9 review, therefore, was dedicated to its autofocus. As mentioned in the video, autofocus in video cameras needs to really be accurate, smooth, and reliable. Only then it makes sense to start using it. As image sensors get larger and resolutions get higher, it is becoming more difficult to keep things in focus. Better and larger screens and more accurate focus assist tools are necessary to pull the manual focus correctly. Manual focusing gets even more complicated with photographic lenses which have short focus throw and sometimes even non-linear (fly-by-wire) focus wheel. The autofocus on the FX9 works best with native Sony glass, but it also somewhat works with adapted EF-mount glass with the SIGMA MC-11 adapter or the Metabones adapters. The face tracking was not that reliable with adapted glass. SIGMA MC-11 with new SIGMA lenses seems to have worked very well – almost like a native glass. For the best autofocus results, however, a native E-mount glass is needed. Sony FX9 Review. Image credit: Philip Bloom It is possible to tweak various aspects of the AF, like transition speed, sensitivity, and so on. Currently, there is no animal recognition autofocus on the FX9 like there is in the Sony Alpha series. An important note is that the autofocus only works when the camera's frequency matches the framerate. The Sony FX9 screen does not have a touchscreen function. There is a rumor that the display actually is a touchscreen, it is just not enabled. Sony, however, did not officially confirm this yet. Philip says that having a touchscreen for the autofocus would certainly be a VERY welcomed feature. Face Tracking Autofocus The FX9 offers various modes of face tracking autofocus. Face-Only Mode stays on the subject's face and when it disappears from the frame, the camera does not refocus to the background. It will keep looking for a face and when that again reappears, it will track it and keep it in focus. Face Priority AF will focus on the subject's face, but when there are no faces in the frame, it will refocus on the background. Sony FX9 Review – Face tracking autofocus. Image credit: Philip Bloom When there are more faces, the camera chooses the dominant one and keeps the focus on it. The white square is then marked with a yellow line. Users can always select a different face using the FX9's joystick. Focus Hold is a useful function to keep the camera from refocusing when the AF-locked-face exits the frame. Philip recommends mapping Focus Hold to a function button. The Face Registration function can keep the focus on a particular person and not care about the other faces in the frame. Philip even tried to draw different faces on a whiteboard and he tested when the camera recognizes the drawing as a face. He also tried wearing different masks. Sony FX9 Review – Face tracking autofocus. Image credit: Philip Bloom As a conclusion, Philip tried to really push the AF capabilities of the FX9 to their limits and at times it really frustrated him. In many real-world scenarios, however, it was performing very well and the AF was reliable most of the time. The autofocus struggles for instance with a dark face and bright background or when there are many faces in the frame. Philip sent his findings to Sony, so hopefully, they can fine-tune the AF even more with future firmware updates. Sony FX9 Review – Face tracking autofocus did not function 100% of the time. Image credit: Philip Bloom Philip does not think the autofocus is going to replace the manual focus workflow and focus pullers in the near future. It will only become a capable alternative for many shooting scenarios. He also said that "autofocus is not simply a switch to turn on and everything is magically in focus, it takes skill and practice to get the best out of it." Low Light Performance The FX9 has a dual ISO sensor, the lower native ISO is 800 and the higher native ISO is 4000. For ISO values between 800 and 4000, Philip recommends using the higher base of 4000 and dialing the ISO down as it produces a cleaner image (tested in S-Cinetone). Sony FX9 Review. Image credit: Philip Bloom The low light performance is much better than it was with the Sony FS7 and the image seems fine and clean even at ISO 12.800. Electronic Variable ND Filter The Electronic Variable ND Filter (eND) is implemented better than in the previous Sony cameras according to Philip. Sony FX9 Review – Variable eND. Image credit: Philip Bloom With a lens with smooth IRIS combined with variable eND, it is possible to do a "Depth of field rack". It changes the bokeh while maintaining the exposure by changing the ND level while opening or closing the IRIS. This offers a different tool than the focus pull – it still keeps the main subject in focus, but slowly reveals or hides everything else in the frame. Sony FX9 Review – Variable eND. Image credit: Philip Bloom Lens Mount The FX9 uses the lever-lock version of the E-mount, so it is not possible to mount the lens using only one hand. It is always a two-handed operation. The advantage of this is a much more sturdy and secure lens-body connection, but you have to put your camera down to change the lens if you are doing it alone. Slow Motion There are more crop modes of the 3:2 sensor. Although the sensor resolution is 6K, the camera does not (yet) record 6K video (in fact, the XAVC-I codec does not support a resolution larger than 4K). The video is being downsampled to 4K. Full-frame is now also only available up to 30fps. For higher frame rates it is necessary to switch into a Super35 mode. Sony FX9 Review – Sensor Modes. Image credit: Philip Bloom For slow-motion in 1080p (up to 120fps), you need to change the scanning mode to 2K (full-frame), which scans the sensor in a lower resolution so it degrades the image quality a bit. The 1080p 120fps footage still looks quite nice according to Philip. Sony FX9 Review. Image credit: Philip Bloom Stabilization Sony FX9 does not have sensor stabilization, but it records data from its gyroscope. This data can then be used with a Catalyst Browser to stabilize the footage during post-production. Power The FX9 uses the same BP-U batteries like the FS7 but it draws power more quickly – about a one third quicker according to Philip. The Sony XDCA-FX9 extension unit offers not only the V-Mount battery plate but some other extra functions like the RAW output. It is quite expensive and bulky though. Sony FX9 Review – Accessories. Image credit: Philip Bloom If you don't need that many extra features, there are also third-party powering solutions (battery plates) for the FX9. many of those also allow a small BP-U battery to be inserted to the camera at the same time to provide for a hot-swap ability. Philip recommends the Wooden Camera battery plate (because it can be simply flipped up to replace the internal BP-U battery) and the Core SWX plate. Sony FX9 Accessories Philip dedicated a part of his review to talk about useful FX9 accessories. He said, in terms of ergonomics, the FX9 is much better and more usable out of the box than the FS7 was. As an essential piece of accessory, he recommends getting a different top plate, because the Sony rod system for the display is not that well designed. Philip uses the Zacuto Top Plate. It offers a nice way to mount and adjust the EVF or monitor without tolls. He does not recommend changing the Sony top handle though. Other useful, but not essential accessories could be: VCT Base Plate. He uses the one from Zacuto, which allows the camera to slide backward and forward easily. Zacuto extension arm for the grip. It has a useful quick-setup lever and it can be rotated as well. The SHAPE extension arm is also very nice. EVF like the Zacuto Kameleon, or just a Zacuto Z-Finder mounted on the Sony screen (the screen is much better than the one of the FS7). What do you think of Philip's FX9 review? Do you own the camera or are you considering getting one? Let us know in the comments underneath the article.Read more
by Jakub Han | 6th February 2020
Core SWX released V-mount and Gold mount (3-stud) battery plates for the Sony FX9. They provide steady 19.5V DC output with LED power indicator. Additionally, there are two D-taps on top and XLR input on the side. They mount directly on the FX9 body with two points of contact. The battery plates can be pre-ordered now for around $499 and they should start shipping in February. Core SWX battery plates for Sony FX9. Image credit: cinema5D In December 2019 I wrote about the new Core SWX battery plates for Sony FX9 full-frame cinema camera (my article can be found here). At the BSC Expo 2020 show in London, Nino met up with Ross from Core SWX to hear more about these new battery plates. What did we learn about them? Core SWX Battery Plates for Sony FX9 The plates are all-aluminium CNC machined products. They come in both V-Mount and Gold Mount versions and are designed to seamlessly integrate with the camera. They leverage two points of contact with the camera, to provide a sturdy connection. There are two screws on top and a rail guide, which provides another point of contact and prevents any kind of torque. Core SWX battery plates for Sony FX9. Image credit: cinema5D The plates have two D-taps on the front and XLR input on the side. This XLR input can provide hot-swap function for the batteries. LED Power Indicator As Ross told us, the unique feature of the Core SWX battery plates, is the LED power indicator on the side. Sony FX9 requires a steady 19.5V voltage to run properly from a DC input connector. Core SWX has a boost converter in the battery plate to keep the 19.5V steady regardless of the level of the battery pack. Core SWX battery plates for Sony FX9. Image credit: cinema5D The LED indicator starts blinking red once the battery pack gets below 10% capacity (or below 13V if it is not a smart battery pack). That is a useful signal for the camera operator or assistant to change the battery pack so that the camera does not shut down in the middle of a take. Price and Availability Core SWX battery plates for the Sony FX9 are priced at $499. They can be pre-ordered now already. Ross told us they should be able to start shipping enough battery plates during February 2020. What do you think about these battery plates from Core SWX? Do you use the Sony FX9 for your work or do you plan to invest in it? Let us know in the comments underneath the article.Read more
by Jakub Han | 20th January 2020
The core of the Sony FX9 SHAPE rig is the camera cage with a side pillar. It connects the top plate with a top handle with a rear insert plate. On top, SHAPE offers two types of baseplates. Both viewfinder mount and the remote extension arm include SHAPE's patented push-button system for quick position adjustments. All SHAPE FX9 accessories are available for pre-order now. SHAPE Rig for Sony FX9. Source: SHAPE The new full-frame cinema camera Sony FX9 is shipping now and many third-party manufacturers are starting to present their rigs and accessories for this camera. Few days ago, we informed you about the Zacuto Recoil Rig and Accessories for the Sony FX9. Another company that presented their solution to improving ergonomy of the FX9 is SHAPE, the camera accessories manufacturer based in Canada. What exactly do they offer? Sony FX9 SHAPE Rig SHAPE's solution for the Sony FX9 consists of several pieces of accessories. Some of those can function standalone and some only in connection with others. Not all of the accessories in this article are of course specially designed for this camera – SHAPE has many universal accessories, which function with wide variety of cameras. The complete SHAPE Shoulder Rig includes a shoulder mount baseplate with 15mm rod system, a form-fitting side plate with ARRI rosette, a top plate, a rear insert plate, a rosette handle with black push-button, a viewfinder rod clamp with 25mm push-button, a modular top handle, a 4 x 5.6″ matte box, and a follow focus pro. Sony FX9 V-lock Quick Release Baseplate and Lightweight Baseplate SHAPE actually offers two models of the baseplate. Both of them are designed to match the Sony FX9 optical center. SHAPE V-Lock Baseplate for Sony FX9. Source: SHAPE The FX9 V-lock (VCT) quick release baseplate includes a bracket system with a magnet which allows users to swivel the baseplate to the left for easy access to the camera screws. It is designed with 2 standard ARRI rosettes for handles or accessories mount. The quick-release adapter plate is compatible with most VCT tripod plate and there is also a protective rubber pad on top of the plate to protect the camera. Two 15 mm lightweight rod blocs can be fixed to the front and rear of the baseplate. The thick shoulder pad is made of gel padding and slip-free material. The baseplate is also designed with a sophisticated toolbox to store extra screws and Allen key. The shoulder plate is equipped with 1/4-20 and 3/8-16 threaded holes allowing extra screws to be stored and there is a magnet at the back to attach the Allen key. SHAPE Lightweight Baseplate for Sony FX9. Source: SHAPE The lightweight baseplate with 15 mm rod system features two attachment points (1/4-20 and 3/8-16) for securely mounting the Sony FX9 body. The baseplate also comes with a pair of 15 mm rods that are 12" long through the length of the baseplate. The bottom of the plate feature several 1/4″-20 and 3/8″-16 mounting holes for mounting and balancing the camera. Sony FX9 Cage With Top Plate, Top Handle, and Rear Insert Plate One of the accessories which are custom designed for the FX9 is the cage. It features a side pillar that connects the top plate and rear insert plate. There are various 1/4″-20 mounting threads with ARRI locating (anti rotating) pins and one ARRI rosette in the lower section of the side pillar. SHAPE Cage for Sony FX9. Source: SHAPE The rear insert plate is a CNC aluminum support plate that mounts to the camera body via three M4 mounting screws. The center of the plate is designed with three 3/8″-16 and three 1/4″-20 threaded holes for tripod mount. The large surface of the plate also provides necessary support when the camera is mounted to a tripod or a shoulder mount. The lightweight top plate is designed to fit around the native Sony FX9 top handle. The top plate offers an array of twelve 1/4″-20 and twelve 3/8″-16 threads with ARRI locating pins. The Sony FX9 top plate is also designed with a threaded hole to insert the FX9 sensor pin and the FX9 viewfinder cable clamp. SHAPE top handle can be used in a short version or it can be stacked to create a very long handle even with a 90° connection piece to add a rear handle. Sony FX9 Push-Button Viewfinder Mount SHAPE Viewfinder Mount for Sony FX9. Source: SHAPE The Push-Button Viewfinder Mount is designed with a 15mm rod with push-button and an L-bracket viewfinder clamp with ratchet knob. It can be used with the original Sony top handle or any top handle with a 15mm rod clamp. It features two points of articulation for horizontal, vertical, and transversal adjustment of the viewfinder. By simply pressing the SHAPE patented push-button, users are allowed a 360° rotation. Sony FX9 Remote Extension Kit SHAPE Extension Arm for Sony FX9. Source: SHAPE The Sony FX9 remote extension handle from SHAPE offers a 2″ adjustable arm extension for the side handgrip of the Sony FX9. The extendable arm is equipped with a ratchet key to easily adjust the length of the arm. It is designed with ARRI rosettes to mount on the camera or baseplate. It also features SHAPE's patented Push-Button technology for easy angle adjustment and 360° rotation. SHAPE is well known for its patented Push-button system and many camera operators prefer it for its speed. Price and Availability All SHAPE accessories for the Sony FX9 can be pre-ordered now. Prices range from $224 for the bare camera cage till $2,244 for the complete FX9 rig with follow focus and matte box. You can find links to all the products below the article. What do you think of the Sony FX9 SHAPE rig? Do you use some products from SHAPE? How are you satisfied with their quality? Let us know in the comments underneath the article.Read more
by Jakub Han | 13th January 2020
Zacuto recently introduced their Recoil Rig and accessories for the new full-frame cinema camera Sony FX9. The rig comes in single grip or double grip configuration and it can be used with a Z-Finder on the Sony LCD or any Zacuto EVF. All the accessories are available now. Zacuto Recoil Rig for Sony FX9. Source: Zacuto Sony's new full-frame cinema camera PXW-FX9 is finally shipping and many third-party accessories manufacturers are starting to present their rigs for the camera. One of them is Zacuto which announced multiple accessories for the FX9. Let's take a short look at them. Zacuto Recoil Rig and Accessories for Sony FX9 Zacuto offers its accessories either separately or in preconfigured sets branded as Recoil Rig. They put together a basic rig for customers to start with and build up using additional accessories like the Z-Drive, Follow Focus, and Gratical EVF's. Zacuto Recoil Pro shoulder rig for the Sony FX9 is available in a single grip or double grip configurations. Zacuto owners and designers Jens Bogehegn and Steve Weiss made a short Youtube video showcasing the Zacuto FX9 Recoil Rig: The base of the Recoil Rig is the Zacuto VCT Pro Plate, which is not new for the Sony FX9. It is a universal plate that fits most of the cameras on the market. Using two front-facing 15mm rods, the FX9 Trigger Grip can be mounted to the rig. It extends the grip handle and it is specially designed for the Sony FX9. It is, however, also backward compatible with the FS7. On the other side of the camera, there is a Triggered Grip with an ergonomic wooden handle. Both arms feature a Zacuto quick adjustment system. Zacuto Accessories for Sony FX9. Source: Zacuto Another piece of accessory which remained the same from Sony FS7 is the Top Plate. It mounts on the top front of the camera and does not obstruct the original top handle. The Top Plate includes a total of three clamps for 15mm rods. Two rods are facing forward and one rod faces sideways and is meant to hold the EVF or monitor using Zacuto Axis Mini. The Axis Mini features fluid joints, which are easy to set up and users can then rotate them and adjust the amount of friction Zacuto Recoil Rig with Dual Trigger Grips for Sony FX9. Source: Zacuto Zacuto Z-Finder is basically an upgraded loupe for the original Sony monitor. It is shorter, more robust, and with better optics. Just like Sony's original loupe, the Z-Finder can also be opened and flipped up. The new FX9 Z-Finder is backward compatible with the Sony FS7. Unfortunately, it does not work the other way around – the older FS7 Z-Finder won't fit on the FX9. For customers who don't want to use the original Sony monitor, Zacuto offers few dedicated EVF options. They have the Kameleon, Gratical Eye, or Gratical HD viewfinders. These electronic viewfinders from Zacuto are of course not limited to the FX9 only. They will work with any camera. Just keep in mind, that you need to power them somehow. All of them can be powered from a D-Tap output for example and the Gratical HD can alternatively be powered with a Canon LP-E6 battery. Zacuto Recoil Rig for Sony FX9 comes in two versions. Source: Zacuto Price and Availability All Zacuto accessories for the FX9 are available now. As I wrote, some of these are universal and have been available for a while already. The Zacuto FX9 Recoil Pro Rig will set you back $1,045/€1,112 and the version with Dual Trigger Grips costs $1,757/€1,870. The bundles with EVFs are of course significantly more expensive. We're currently reviewing the Zacuto FX9 Recoil Rig and a post/video about it should be out in the coming weeks. Stay tuned! What do you think of the Zacuto Recoil Rig for the FX9? Do you use this new full-frame cinema camera? Are you going to rig it? Let us know in the comments underneath the article.Read more
by Jakub Han | 3rd January 2020
The latest update to the Camera Comparison Chart 2019 from Tom Fletcher and Gary Adcock now also lists new full-frame cinema cameras. They added Canon C500 Mark II and Sony FX9 which finally started shipping. Sony Venice got updated with the new firmware with higher frame rates. Camera comparison chart 2019. Source: Tom Fletcher and Gary Adcock It has become a yearly tradition, that Thomas Fletcher and Gary Adcock publish their camera comparison chart (you can check the 2018 version here). As Adcock said, it serves as a useful tool for cinematographers to help them educate producers with the large variety of tools available to them. This chart is compiled with information gathered from conversations with numerous cinematographers, rental houses, and manufacturers. The list focuses on mainstream production cameras that are available for rental or purchase around the world. This means they also take cameras out from the list every year. According to Fletcher, a great deal of thought goes into determining which camera to put on (or take off) the list. As an example, you won't find the Sony FS7 II in the latest edition of the comparison chart anymore. That camera most likely got replaced with the Sony FX9. Camera Comparison Chart 2019 – Latest Update The latest update reflects the new full-frame cinema cameras from Canon and Sony as well as the new firmware for the Sony Venice. These cameras were not included in the original version of the chart and the reason was that they were not shipping yet. That is one of the rules of this chart. Now, that both cameras are shipping, they have been taken on the list. Camera comparison chart 2019 – Page 1. Source: Tom Fletcher and Gary Adcock The following large format cameras have been added or updated: Canon C500 Mark II (added) Sony PXW-FX9 (added) Sony Venice frame rates (updated firmware with higher frame rates) – This is firmware 5.0, which should be available very soon in January 2020. We will keep you informed. Camera comparison chart 2019 – Page 2. Source: Tom Fletcher and Gary Adcock Please keep in mind the official statement of its creators: Please note that portions of this chart are subjective. This is not scientifically tested and collected data. We have sincerely tried to assemble accurate information to share with the industry. Our goal is to help producers make an educated decision in our rapidly changing camera and optical landscape – that said – numbers do not tell the whole story – look at the images and consult your cinematographer. We encourage you to test for yourself! As always, you can report any discrepancies to the Camera Comparison Chart via e-mail. Updates to the chart will be posted as necessary (without another email until the 2020 Camera Comparison Chart in late summer). Personally, I wonder when smaller cameras with 10-bit and 12-bit recording (like Blackmagic Pocket cameras, Panasonic S1H and other) will start finding their way into this list. What do you think of the 2019 camera comparison list? Do you miss any information? Would you like to see some smaller mirrorless cameras on this list? Let us know in the comments underneath the article.Read more
by Jakub Han | 2nd January 2020
Filmmakers Philip Bloom, Nino Leitner, and Hans von Sonntag discuss the new full-frame cinema cameras – the Canon C500 Mark II and the Sony FX9. They compare several aspects of both cameras – for instance, the lens mounts, color science, autofocus, and image stabilization. Canon C500 Mark II versus Sony FX9 During this year's Photo & Adventure trade show in Vienna, Austria, cinema5D team was in charge of the "Film & Video stage" program at this show. We invited many interesting guests to talk about various topics. You can see the initial post here. We decided to publish the most interesting topics again in a separate articles. You can await these to be published in the next weeks. This article is covering a panel discussion with Philip Bloom, Nino Leitner, and Hans von Sonntag about new generation of large format cinema cameras – Canon C500 Mark II and Sony FX9. This content was originally streamed live from the Photo+Adventure – Film+Video Stage – in November. We are re-publishing and highlighting some of the best content from the stage. Hans von Sonntag is a commercial director based in Germany. In cooperation with Canon, he recently worked on a project with the new Canon C500 II. He has previous experience with ARRI Alexa cameras, RED cameras, or the Canon C700. Philip Bloom is a british documentary filmmaker, DP, and director, who recently tested the Sony FX9. Nino Leitner acts as a moderator of the discussion and he also has experience with the Sony FX9. Canon C500 Mark II Versus Sony FX9 To know more about both cameras, make sure to check our previous articles: Canon C500 mark II first look – 6K, full frame, cinema RAW light, modular concept Canon C500 mark II low-light test & 6K raw clip to download Sony FX9 announced – full-frame, fast hybrid autofocus, dual ISO camera Sony FX9 hands-on and footage – EXCLUSIVE Both cameras use a 17:9 DCI-sized full-frame sensor. Canon C500 II offers significantly lighter and smaller body thanks to the modular form factor. When needed, the camera can be stripped off and used on a gimbal as a lightweight setup. Sony FX9 has much larger body. One advantage of Sony FX9 is the variable electronic ND as opposed to classic internal variable ND with fixed stops in the C500 II. Canon C500 mark II is able to deliver up to 5.9K RAW video internally, whereas Sony FX9 only records up to 4K internally and 6K externally. Canon C500 mark II Lens Mount and Color Science Canon C500 II uses Canon EF lens mount, which is user interchangeable. Hans used the C500 II with PL-mount cinema lenses (Canon Sumire primes or Angenieux lenses). Philip Bloom, however, pointed out that it might have been a better choice for Canon to go with their new mirrorless RF mount because of shorter flange distance and therefore better flexibility. New RF mount Canon lenses also offer great performance, according to Philip. Sony uses their E-mount. In terms of color science, Canon C500 II should have the same color science as Canon C700. Sony incorporated the color science from Venice camera into the FX9 and according to Philip and Nino, the S-Cinetone color profile looks very nice and it is a significant improvement over the Sony FS7. Sony FX9 Autofocus According to Philip, the autofocus has to be perfect, so that a filmmaker can trust it all the time. Otherwise there is no point in using it. Canon seems to have had such a capable autofocus for a while with Dual-pixel technology. Sony is constantly getting better at it and the FX9 seems to have achieved a very reliable autofocus. It works great even when a face disappears for a moment. Sony FX9 can even tell user if the focal plane is closer or further away from the camera than the subject, which acts as a kind of manual focus assist. This could be useful for faster focusing with manual cinema lenses. Canon C500 mark II Stabilization Both cameras do not offer in-body image stabilization (IBIS). This is not possible tin both cameras because of the internal ND filter. Both cameras, however, offer gyroscopic-based image stabilization. It works with the data from built-in gyroscope, much like action cameras (like GoPro and DJI). Canon C500 II does the stabilization in-camera and FX9 only records the gyroscopic data and the stabilization needs to be done later in post production. According to Philip, the gyro-based stabilization works even better than IBIS, for instance when walking with the camera. Do you consider investing in any of these two new full-frame cinema cameras? Which one would you prefer and why? Let us know in the comments underneath the article.Read more
by Nino Leitner | 31st December 2019
2019 was the busiest year in cinema5D's history yet – we published a mind-boggling 725 articles. Out of these 725 articles, these are 10 that attracted the most interest among our audience. Let's take a closer look back what moved you in 2019! 1. SIGMA fp – A Full Frame, yet Pocket-Sized Camera with Cine Mode & SIGMA fp Review – First Impression, Sample Footage and Lab Test Results In July, SIGMA surprisingly announced the SIGMA fp camera – a tiny, modular full-frame mirrorless camera that aspires to be the perfect photo and filmmaking package in an increasingly crowded market. We had early access to the camera and shot the first video about it. This became the most popular post we published in 2019, and the follow-up review post which included some of the first footage shot with the camera, made it into our top posts too. Here's the initial footage from the camera that we captured. 2. Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Announced – Super 35 Sensor and EF Mount Another surprise camera announcement, this time in August, was the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K. Nobody expected Blackmagic to announce another version of their Pocket Cinema Camera only a year after the first one – when many preorders of the Pocket 4K version weren't fulfilled yet. We can confirm that the Pocket 6K became hugely popular, both by the interest in anything we reported about it (including our renowned Lab Test, Pocket 6K Footage and a side-by-side comparison between the Pocket 4K and 6K). Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K 3. DJI Osmo Action Versus GoPro HERO7 – The King of Action Cams Dethroned? Many have expected DJI to enter the action camera market for a long time already, and May 2019 was the time it happened: The DJI Osmo Action is aiming to dethrone GoPro from their throne as the market leader in action cameras. DJI gave us early access to the Osmo Action and we put it side-by-side with the HERO7 (which at the time was still GoPro's top model, and it has since been replaced with the HERO8). Watch the results below if you have missed it. 4. SIRUI 50mm f/1.8 1.33x Lens Announced – Affordable APS-C Anamorphic Lens Affordable anamorphic lenses are a rarity still – which essentially means if a company announces one, people go crazy about it. That was the case with Chinese manufacturer SIRUI. I overheard a conversation about this lens at IBC and we rushed to their booth, and we loved what we saw – a 50mm f/1.8 1.33x anamorphic lens which is available for $699 (regular price). Beautiful flares on the prototype, nice oval bokeh, anything you would expect from an anamorphic lens. Recently, we also reviewed the lens on the FUJIFILM X-T3, read what Johnnie has to say about it and watch the video below in case you missed it. 5. Panasonic LUMIX S1 – Closer Look and Sample Footage – A New Lowlight King? Panasonic was definitely late to the full-frame mirrorless game, but they gave their best – and ended up releasing a truly impressive line-up of cameras that offer a lot of (video) features that their competitors are still missing. The Panasonic S1 ended up being a particularly intriguing product especially after receiving a firmware update to support V-Log, and not least because of its relatively low price we only recently selected it to be our mirrorless camera of the year. 6. What's Inside a RED Mini-Mag? The Controversy & Jarred Land's Statement There has been considerable conundrum around RED this past year – for one, RED's attempt at a holographic phone failed spectacularly with the discontinuation of the HYDROGEN project and Jim Jannard's retirement. For another, a guy named Bruce Royce from Jinni Tech, a company building cheaper Mini-Mags for RED cameras, started posting YouTube videos dissecting RED's original Mini-Mags, claiming that he found only inexpensive off-the-shelf-components rather than the expected (and promised) high-performance hardware. We reached out to RED CEO Jarred Land and he replied with a lengthy statement which we published in this post. The post made waves on the Internet by being quoted by large YouTubers like Linus Tech Tips. After a second post on the matter (RED reduced the price on their Mini-Mags and Jinni Tech released another video), we decided to let the topic go. 480GB SSD inside 512GB RED Mini Mag. Source: RED Filmmaker (c5D knows the identity) 7. Sony a7 III and a7R III Firmware 3.0 Update Brings Timelapse and Better Autofocus Two of Sony's top-of the line mirrorless cameras received firmware updates earlier this year, and not so much ofter that, the a7R III was succeeded with the a7R IV. The major updates reflect what Sony has been working on hard on all their cameras (including the professional line, see FX9 below): Incredibly reliable autofocus for video, in this particular case also for animals. Animal-eye-AF – one of the new features of the firmware 3.0. Source: Sony 8. Panasonic LUMIX S1H – Full Specs & Details, First Look at the 6K Full-Frame Mirrorless Panasonic pushed really hard with their mirrorless camera offerings this year, and after announcing the S1 and S1R, they also released a filmmaking-focused Panasonic S1H. That camera in particular puts many competing offers in the corner when it comes to video feature functionality, low light performance and resolution. This was our first look at the 6K full-frame beast at a press event in Hamburg. Here's our full review, and here's our lab test. 9. RED KOMODO Teasers: Compact 6K Camera with Canon RF Mount RED has been teasing a new "entry-level" RED camera, the RED KOMODO, during 2019. It's supposedly going to be a small, 6K-shooting camera with a Canon RF mount, and the rest is mostly "what we don't know" at this point, in typical RED-fashion. That new RED KOMODO teasers came a day after the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K was announced comes at no surprise, RED is under pressure with more and more compact cameras offering RAW output or even internal recording (like Blackmagic cameras utilizing the still-new Blackmagic RAW codec). Image credit: Jarred Land 10. Sony FX9 Announced – Full-Frame, Fast Hybrid Autofocus, Dual ISO Camera Last but not least in our top 10 posts of 2019 (based on audience traffic), we have the announcement of the Sony FX9, Sony's new full-frame professional E-Mount camera, featuring the first major sensor upgrade (to the backlit full-frame EXMOR R sensor) in their professional E-Mount camcorder lineup since 2012. Believe it or not, but the preceding EXMOR Super35mm sensor has been in use since the Sony FS100 was released. The FX9 is the de-facto FS7 successor (even if Sony says that isn't the case), but it's upgraded in every single way, probably most notably the impressive autofocus and super-light-sensitive full-frame sensor. You might already hear my excitement, I decided to buy one (the FS7 has been my main camera for my professional work for the past 5+ years), so expect the usual rigorous testing and reviewing about the FX9 that you're used to from cinema5D in early 2020. Big Changes Coming in 2020 for cinema5D To round off our look back on 2019, it's time to give you a teaser of 2020 and what's in store for our site. It's been in existence for 11 years now and it is truly no exaggeration to announce that 2020 is going to show the biggest changes to the site since its inception. It's going to be fully relaunched within the first months of 2020 (exact timing tba), with new look, new logo and new …. well, you will see. We are also committed to making this site even more useful for all filmmakers in many ways, adding lots of educational resources over time. We can't say more yet but it's safe to say that 2020 is going to be our most exciting year so far. Onwards and upwards! We thank you all for your continued support over all those years. We are listening to your requests and we're looking forward to creating the filmmaking tech site you always wanted. Thanks for the amazing ride so far and good luck and much health in 2020 wishes you the entire cinema5D team from around the globe. Let us know YOUR highlights of 2019! Please comment below.Read more
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Wooden Camera has announced their accessory kits for the new full frame Sony FX9 Camcorder. The Sony FX9 accessories range from top handle and 15mm rails to dovetail baseplate with monitor mount. Sony's new full-frame cinema camera Sony FX9 has been introduced during this year's IBC show in Amsterdam and it will start shipping soon. If you want to know more about the camera, make sure to check our previous articles: initial announcement article with camera specs, exclusive hands-on video with the Sony FX9 by Nino and free 3.5 hours Sony FX9 tutorial with Alister Chapman. FX9 V-Mount and Gold Mount Battery Plates from Core SWX Announced Like all of Wooden Camera accessory lines for specific cameras, the Sony FX9 Accessories span over 3 packages – Base, Advanced and Pro. FX9 Base Kit The Wooden Camera Sony FX9 Base package includes a unified base plate, providing 15mm rods at the correct height to the camera, top handle and top cheese plate with further 15mm rod support. The cheese plate covers the entire top of the Sony Fx7 body. Offering an array of ¼' 20 and 3/8" threads in ARRI spacing on the top and both sides and at the front is a pair of 15mm rod receivers. The Top Handle V2 bolts straight to the cheese plate, offering a single horizontal rod receiver for mounting accessories, as well as front, side and top threads. The baseplate has a two-part plate system – the top half allows you to leave the 15mm rods behind, resolving to an arca swiss compatible compact plate. Said 15mm rail support is pass-through design, allowing front and rear access. The bottom of the baseplate has a second plate, you can attach this to your tripod to include the 15mm rods, or replace it with an ARRI Dovetail for full slide compatibility. Completing the Base kit is two 12' 15mm rods. FX9 Advanced Kit The Advanced kit expands on the Base also offering an 8" safety dovetail to the baseplate, as well as quick release latch for the top handle that mounts via NATO rail. The NATO rail also offers a degree of left/right position for the top handle. FX9 Pro Kit The Pro Kit is everything of the Advanced, but switches the dovetail to longer 12" version and includes a two-part UVF mount. The UVF mount offers swinging and sliding ability via 15mm rod and NATO rail so that you can quickly adjust the position of the stock viewfinder. FX9 Battery Plates In addition to the 3 packages, Wooden Camera has also released a new sliding battery plate for the Sony FX9; available in Gold Mount or V-Mount. The plate attaches directly to the back of the camera, meaning it can work in tandem to the BPU batteries, making the system hot-swappable. A thumbscrew allows the plates to hinge for easy access, and a D-tap output allows expansion for powering accessories. Why this System? The unified baseplate is compatible with many different camera systems; we've spoken before on this likely being the USP (unique selling point) of the Wooden Camera range. The ability to quickly decide on the inclusion of 15mm rod support, and compatibility with both popular plate systems in arca swiss and ARRI dovetail at simultaneously gives you a lot of options. Are you in the market for a Sony FX9? Have you thought about your accessories yet, what are you getting? Let us know in the comments below!Read more
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Innovation in Artificial Intelligence: Australian Projects Leading the Way
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in sensationalist headlines about artificial intelligence. From Facebook's founder Mark Zuckerburg to Elon Musk to Bill Gates, everyone has an opinion about innovation in artificial intelligence. Headlines that range from What Would an "AI Doomsday" Actually Look Like? to Will AI Enhance or Hack Humanity? have raised questions about the future of artificial intelligence, but is there any reason to fear innovation? Artificial intelligence is a technology that has the potential to change global society for the better.
In Australia, many ongoing projects are using AI to deliver creative solutions to problems such as environmental conservation, digital health, water safety, and more. Artificial intelligence is tackling problems with measurable negative impact on the world. Those who fear technological innovation have done little to prove that the risk of developing artificial intelligence outweighs the benefits. While concerns about responsible technology implementation are legitimate, stoking fear for the sake of sensationalism is not the answer.
Companies such as Appen, provide services to improve biased data models and develop better algorithms for proactive identification, management and removal of malicious content. The development of new technology requires checks and balances, and there are companies doing their part to make sure artificial intelligence develops responsibly. In fact, the fear of innovation is not a new phenomenon. Throughout history, some people have been suspicious of new technology, especially when the creativity disrupts their business models or their jobs. As technologies eventually settle into a normal part of daily life, we mostly no longer give them a second thought!
Here are some examples of technologies that initially spread mass hysteria:
Telephones: Despite the implications of this wondrous innovation, many people feared the telephone. From time-wasting to electric shock, the telephone was greeted with apprehension and suspicion. In Sweden, preachers called the phone the instrument of the Devil, and telephone lines were destroyed and stolen as a result! Imagine the thought of carrying telephones in our pockets and purses!
Televisions: When the television was invented, a common fear arose that sitting too close to the television would ruin one's eyes. Possibly arising from an incident when General Electric shipped TV sets that emitted X-rays (yikes!), there was generally minimal risk to health, but the myth and the warning carried on through time. Now, there are screens in nearly every room, on airplanes, and in hospitals, and most people spend all day at work looking at electronic images. Eye strain can be real, but that irrational warning was more than a conservative health precaution. It was an overt rejection of new technology by over-hyping fears and warnings. Television brought new ideas into the home, new images from faraway places. The social and political effects of television technology were profound.
Wi-Fi: The attack of the "killer" Wi-Fi was dashed throughout the headlines when it arrived for public use. Stories about "electrosensitivity" and cancer went viral, despite the lack of reliable evidence on true health concerns. Wi-Fi has since become a powerful enabling fixture of daily digital connectivity.
Fear has surrounded major innovations throughout history. The concerns surrounding artificial intelligence are simply within the natural cycle of adaptation. Fear of a phone, television, or Wi-Fi seems quite laughable today. In twenty years, it is very likely that artificial intelligence will join these other technologies as permanent fixtures in daily life.
What's New in Artificial Intelligence?
With potential applications in every industry, artificial intelligence is booming at a dizzying pace. From drones that save swimmers from crocodiles to wearable tech that predicts heart attacks, artificial intelligence is shaping our world.
Environmental Conservation
Although artificial intelligence, innovation, and automation will change the way we interact with the world, humans have survived countless waves of innovation throughout history. In fact, artificial intelligence research is tackling major problems within health, fintech, engineering, and countless other industries.
IBM and Adelaide-based digital agency KWP have joined forces to help prevent erosion on Australia's beaches. Scientists are using AI for image segmentation to reduce hours of sorting video footage. Why is AI a breakthrough technology in this case? Rehabilitation is expensive. The Gold Coast Council alone has invested AU$14 million into rehabilitation projects for a 12km stretch of beach. That's more than a million dollars per kilometre! Prevention requires planting and monitoring of seagrass, which is all done manually. AI cuts the time to analyse the footage, giving scientists more time to implement restoration efforts.
Similar technologies are also being used to save the Great Barrier Reef. Released late last year, the RangerBot eliminates coral-eating crown-of-thorns starfish and monitors the reef for health indicators and maps underwater areas. This multi-functional drone has led the way to the development of larval bots. The larval bots are capable of delivering larvae coral to reefs for reseeding. Users of the larval bot operate it via an iPad. Pilot testing was initiated in November 2018. Environmental conservation is an industry relying on AI innovation to solve problems and overcome the race against time to save our environment.
Digital Health
Australia's first Google.org AI Impact Challenge asked scientists to develop a digital health solution powered by artificial intelligence to reduce the risk of heart attacks. The University of Sydney's Westmead Applied Research Centre has been awarded a $1M prize for their efforts. The digital health program delivers tailored advice. It combines AI-driven clinical and consumer-data from wearable devices and applications to increase the accuracy of heart risk assessment. According to The Heart Foundation, twenty-one Australians lose their lives to heart attacks each day. Innovations such as these offer potential life-saving solutions.
Water Safety
As part of a collaboration between Little Ripper Group and the University of Technology Sydney, croc-spotting drones were developed to tackle the problem presented by the Queensland government: how to keep Australian swimmers safe from crocodiles. Considering Australian rivers have seen an increase in the number of deadly attacks due to a thriving crocodile population, this was no easy feat. These AI-sporting drones feature sirens, speakers, and flotation devices which can be brought to swimmers in danger.
Sustainable Journalism
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ASEAN Region
A wave of innovation in artificial intelligence within ASEAN causes major ripples in various industries.
Malaysia's airport has signed a major deal to bring the world "Airport 4.0". The airport will use AI and the IoT to enhance connectivity and to streamline the flow of real-time information. The creation of a fully integrated digital ecosystem within an airport could mean the end of delays, long security lines, and badly communicated gate changes. At least, that's the hope.
Singapore is developing an AI-enhanced smartphone to help farm employees correctly identify pests. Since the improper application of pesticides can destroy crops and soil, this innovation might revolutionise the global agricultural industry. Trials will be implemented during this upcoming crop season.
Australia and AI
Even with all of the promising innovation projects within the AI sphere, many people are still concerned. In order to address these concerns, The Australian National University (ANU) launched a new research project that will focus on designing Australian values into artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The humanising machine intelligence (HMI) project involves 17 core researchers building a design framework for moral machine intelligence (MMI) for widespread usage.
Innovation can be scary, but can you imagine a world without trains, television, and Wi-Fi? Without innovation, the technologies embedded into the fabric of our daily lives would be merely science fiction. A new bold future awaits, and innovation leads the way.
Innovation in Australia
The Warren Centre's Innovation Lecture Series puts successful Australian innovators in the public spotlight, showcasing innovation across the engineering universe. We are privileged to present an exemplary selection of Australian achievers and to recognise great individual accomplishments in innovation.
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Treebeekeeping environment
Pinewood / Bor
Comfortable natural conditions for the existence of local bees.
Bor | Pinewood- a pine or mixed forest with its internal stable system, where bees play not the last role.
In the past, an old pine forest was a special size of the forest, which equates to an area where there were 60 tree-hives. In addition to this, pinewood was a tax unit in the time of prosperity of the treebeekeeping, as a separate branch of the economy.
Bor/pinewood today is a large expanse of light pine or mixed forests - a balanced forest area, where plants, animals and many insects live together.
Dense forest / Pušča
It is ancient conditions for bees live.
Dence forest (Pušča) - a huge deciduous forest, including both dark woods and open and free space of lakes, swamps.
At the same time it is a stand-alone, but depends on the surroundings natural world.
In Belarus there are 18 such forests with many stories and legends.
Forests have a special status, because they have attracted people from from immemorial time.
Thus, these Forests were the last guardians of the local bees, their native home.
Swamp / Bałota
This is a large open space and working fields for bees.
Swamps play a special place in the life of the Belarusians, because the swamp has created specific character and behavior, besides the swamp for a long time has been influencing the weather of districts.
Large spaces of swamps provide forage for bees, so treebeekeepers chose a place close to the swamps, where the bees can fly.
Today, the swamps take an extraordinary status in the preservation of the traditional universe code, biodiversity and community of flora and fauna.
Meadow and Field
The world of flowers and herbs that bees are processed annually.
Fields and meadows require an annual joint work of all members of annual cycle.
In the spring, when the meadows begin to bloom, the bees collect the first sweet dew after winter, which feeds them to the following blossoms of the year.
Meadow and Field are the places of active visits by bees to pollinate the flowers.


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" I am in my twenties now, from the age of eleven or twelve I have harboured resentment. I have been angry and bitter, and unable to let go of those who hurt me. I constantly got revenge, thought of revenge and wanted those who wronged me to suffer badly. I depleted myself. When you are in a state of unforgiveness, you don't know why the person was allowed to hurt you and go free while you are hurting.
In your want for justice in the world, you preoccupy yourself with getting revenge, to balance the equilibrium that karma is not settling. Unfortunately, unless you are willing to kill someone, or do something horrific revenge is never enough. ( I've never attempted doing those things, therefore I'm not even sure if killing or doing something horrific solves the problem).
For anyone, who might be contemplating the former. Do not go to prison over somebody whose wronged you or you hate. Or do something inhumane because of them. They are not worth the guilt or your inability to eat what you want, wear what you want and live life as you please. They life should not be worth your right to have, for example, simple pure water when you desire. Be selfish!
Back to the story of my learning to forgive and heal. I went to many churches and I've been in different circles, many have convinced me to forgive. However most said, it's only hurting you and un forgiveness is drinking poison and expecting someone to die, God has forgiven you so you better forgive etc.... It was not helpful, though I'm sure most intentions were pure. Guilt tripping, berating and making people seem bad for not being able to process their hurt is wrong. We are to embrace the hurting as a society, especially in social organisations like churches, and maybe that embrace may propel the healing process. Loved people love people.
How did I finally forgive ? I prayed and then I decided to try love, nothing else was working. I had to come to that realisation, I was tired, my life was going well but the pain was still consuming my thoughts, ruining my joy and relationships. I learned you cannot change people, you may still not even respect those who hurt you, however you can love them as a human, not necessarily as a person. As well as hope they become better, you may let them go free, however their wrong doing can bring them extreme evil at the hands of someone else. I look at those who've wronged me differently now, I see them as small, I see them as pitiful. Now I see myself as someone who has risen from all their dysfunction and is still able to have empathy. That is something, that makes my beauty shine even more. A polished diamond is even more beautiful than a raw diamond. They've made me glow as a person.
To my fellow stubborn un forgivers it's possible to forgive and the beauty you will see in yourself, will be spectacular, you will be proud of your resillience and your ability to still love. Those hoping people will forgive and heal, love them, don't guilt trip and berate them, and watch them find their own journey with your help. Love the lord your God with all your heart, soul and mind. " Love your neighbour as yourself..... love your enemies do good to them, forgive just as your Heavenly Father forgives you." ( The bible ) God's most important demands now make sense to me, in order to feel divine love and peace, you must realise only the divine can forgive, the err's of humans." (Former un forgiver).


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One question has lingered in political circles in the days since Democratic legislators unveiled their latest plan to limit the state's greenhouse gas emissions: What do Republicans think?
The GOP holds a shrinking share of seats in the Legislature, but still possesses just enough members to halt legislative business. Senate Republicans made national headlines for tanking last year's proposal by fleeing the state, a possibility that looms over the coming session, which begins Feb 3.
Hence the interest: are the slate of changes recently proposed by Democrats enough to get their colleagues on the other side of the aisle to stay in the building?
Sen. Herman Baertschiger, R-Grants Pass, who leads Republicans in the Senate, was rather opaque about those odds when taking questions from reporters on Wednesday, Jan. 15. "Well, you know, it's a very fluid, dynamic situation," Baertschiger said. "It's ever-changing. You know, I'm still having conversations, but nothing is off the table. And I would not want to speculate one way or the other at this point because it is such a dynamic situation."
On Monday, Jan. 13, the interim Senate Environment and Natural Resources Committee heard three hours of testimony on the revamped proposal from invited guests, ranging from the chief operating officer of a truck stop company to a policy adviser at the Nature Conservancy. Lawmakers are in Salem for a series of interim meetings.
In what is — depending on whom you ask — either a breakdown in communication between the parties, or the rhetoric of political theater, Republicans convey concern that Democrats won't listen to them.
"As long as we can sit down and collaborate and work on common goals, on issues, I am 100 percent behind doing that," said Sen. Lynn Findley, R-Vale, the newest member of the Senate and its environment committee. "And that's (what) I believe that we should all be here for ... But if it's, 'My way or the highway,' then that's a difficult decision to make."
"We have to have a carrot, perhaps wrapped in chocolate icing, before you go with the stick."
Rep. David Brock Smith, a Port Orford Republican who served on the committee that considered last year's proposal, said he was not involved in crafting the new legislative concept released last Friday.
"Not being included in the new discussions was rather unfortunate," Brock Smith said in an interview, "Because we might have been able to mitigate some of the issues that this bill has."
Republicans seem to want to focus on nudging Oregonians to sign on to cleaner energy sources. "We have to have a carrot, perhaps wrapped in chocolate icing, before you go with the stick," said Findley, who was sworn in as a senator just last week, jumping over from the House to fill the seat of a resigning lawmaker. "And right now, we don't. So I think I think it's imperative that we do that."
Brock Smith said Jan. 15 that he gathered bipartisan support for a bill that would boost incentives for Portland-area residents to buy electric cars and hybrids.
Polarizing legislation?
The greenhouse gas proposal's architects, Sen. Arnie Roblan, D-Coos Bay, and Sen. Michael Dembrow, D-Portland, said the new plan includes significant changes in response to Republican concerns from 2019, like phasing in new regulations for transportation fuels.
Yet before fielding questions Jan. 15, Baertschiger made a forlorn speech — his cadence that of a priest resignedly lamenting the state of the world to his congregation. "We talk about the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer," said Baertschiger, "We see that all the time. Well, I think this is kind of an example. Because the average working family just don't have the ability to deflect these costs. They're stuck. I think because of the polarization of this particular piece of legislation — we can't seem to come to any agreement, we can't even move towards any agreement — that maybe it's just time to let the voters make the decision."
Baertschiger said Republicans have discussed a direct referral to voters and indicated there could be some support among Republicans for that. But the draft legislation contains an emergency clause, which means that the bill can't be referred to voters by lawmakers. Voters could still use the initiative process to force a public vote.
Dembrow said that making the legislation effective immediately after legislators approve it would allow the state to prepare for the program's launch in 2022, even if an initiative is set in motion.
"I think because of the polarization of this particular piece of legislation that maybe it's just time to let the voters make the decision."
Asked what specific policy ideas Republicans had tried to suggest but hadn't "stuck," as he phrased it, Baertschiger said his colleague, Sen. Fred Girod, R-Stayton, had "worked on quite a bit about, you know, electrification and some credits, tax credits and stuff with that." Incentives could help electric companies accommodate demand on the grid as transportation starts using more electricity, Baertschiger said.
"You know, the problem with fossil fuels is when it comes to the natural resource sector is there's nothing out there in technology yet that replaces the brute horsepower we need to produce the natural resources, whether it's tractors or fishing boats or any of those kind of things," Baertschiger said. "There's nothing really out there yet. And I think we ought to keep trying to incentivize new technology to be able to replace that. But those are things that are going to take a long time."
Financial impacts
Dembrow said that Democrats have been making efforts to include Republicans, pointing to Girod's involvement in early talks on the current proposal. "We have been listening to and to a certain extent working with other Republicans as well," Dembrow said. "But I'm not going to go into detail on that. But I will say that their concerns and ideas are included in this bill and were the grounds for the changes that we made."
Brock Smith isn't convinced that rural Oregonians would be spared the effects of anticipated higher fuel costs in metro areas if the legislation passes. "The initial increase in cost of transportation fuels will still fall to rural Oregonians in the costs of goods and services, right?" Brock Smith said. "An apple that someone buys, or an article of clothing that somebody buys in Brookings, is going to be more expensive because it costs more to bring it there from Portland. And so they're not mitigating any of those financial impacts."
Dembrow said the proposal prohibits fuel importers from passing the costs associated with complying with the new regulations to customers in areas of the state that aren't subject to the regulations. The proposal would regulate fuels beginning in the Portland area in 2022, and in 2025, extends to metro areas of the state and cities where at least 10 million gallons of fuel are imported.
"Whether or not they can vote for the bill, is, that's up to them," said Dembrow of Republicans. "They have to do what's right for their values and the way they perceive their constituency."
He said that while he can't speak for Republicans, he "would expect" them to try to affect what the bill looks like, and then vote against it if they still didn't support it.
"I vote on a lot of things I wish I didn't have to vote on," Dembrow said. "… But if you have majority support, you have majority support. And, you know, I think people need to respect that. And let me just add, that given the changes that we've made in the bill, if Republicans don't show up, I'm not sure how much of it is about the program itself and how much of it is really about politics and ideology."
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Superb place. Got to use the costume for 4 days. Lots of choice. Only thing I would say is the shop is very cold. It needs heaters..
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This Past Weekend...
The past two weekends K and Amelia have gone to Doug's house leaving Elliot and I to play, play and play some more.
First we took a card table and made a "tent," which Elliot even napped in. He was more excited to build a train track and play on top of the "tent."
We watched "Finding Dory" and "Monster, Inc." too many times to count. We finally got out of the house for an afternoon with my Mom at Barnes & Noble. Elliot picked a new game (can't remember the name) but it's a maze game. It takes me about 20 minutes or more to build a maze, and seconds for him to go from start to finish. Not the way it's originally played, that would be too hard, so we adapted the play. His current favorite game is Funny Bunny. We played that lots of times, too.
I love the weekends and spending time with family.
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Celebrating 45 years in business
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May 15, 2020 5:00pm - May 16, 2020 3:00pm
SAVE THE DATE: Come help us celebrate 45 years in business and kick off spring season with our Open House event. Wheelie Wizzard will be joining us Saturday for some fun stunt family entertainment on two wheels. Check him out on Facebook HERE This is a two day event with things kicking off Friday, May 15th from 5pm-8pm, and finishing Saturday, May 16th business hours 8am-3pm. The Christian Motorcycle Association will be having their 8th annual bike blessing from 10:30am to 1pm Saturday, May 16th as well. Stay tuned for more details to come.


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Welcome to Busy B, home of paper tole in Alberta. Browse this site to find paper tole supplies, information on classes and to see some of my finished work.
Attention: Busy B Workshop Customers and Friends
The situation that we're currently facing together is unprecedented, and the well-being of our customers is my top priority. To continue to support your diamond painting and paper tole needs, I am adapting my operations to keep us all safe.
Here's how interacting with me will be different:
- Curbside pickups are available on Wednesdays and Saturdays between 11 am and 3:30 pm.
- Orders (using the phone number above) and pre-payment are required for curbside pickup.
If you cannot reach me by the phone number above, I will be in the store on occasion so you can try to call me at 780 968 7606.
Please note, all classes will be cancelled until the current crisis resolves.
Thank you all for your support and please stay safe. I will update you when the situation changes.
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This World War 1 forum will note the individuals mentioned on the website that served during the The Great War of 1914-1918.
The roll call is being created as part of the 2018 remembrance activities that were under-way for the centenary of that momentous and tragic event.
Some members may appear in more than one Honour Roll as descendants of their various ancestral families.
What candles may be held to speed them all ?
Not in the hands of boys but in their eyes
Shall shine the holy glimmers of goodbyes.
The pallor of girls' brows shall be their pall;
Their flowers the tenderness of patient minds,
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(Courtesy of the Australian War Memorial)
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Armistice Centenary Commemoration
As the year of 2018 is the centenary of the armistice to end "the war to end all wars," and approaching the annual festive season, a tribute is given by
Celtic Thunder in a moving rendition of "Christmas 1915" (Courtesy of Celtic Thunder Youtube Channel)


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3 Star Hotels In Havelock
The two most beautiful islands of the Andamans, Havelock and Neil are a traveller's paradise. While some go for ultra-luxury beach side resorts, the others want to settle for a decent 3 star accommodation will not burn a hole in your pocket. We have compiled a list of the five best 3 star hotels in the two islands which provide value for money and ensure a comfortable and pleasant stay.
TSG Blue
The resort reserves its top spot in the list primarily due to its vicinity to the renowned Radhanagar Beach. It has a very calm ambience and offers high quality service. The rooms are very spacious and comfortable. The TSG group of Hotels and Resorts is an established brand in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands with two of its other properties present at Port Blair and Neil Island.
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|Hotel Facilities
|Govindnagar, Havelock
|Flat-screen TV, tea/coffee maker,
Wi-Fi access,
Air conditioner,
mini fridge,
digital safety locker
| Multi-cuisine restaurant: Red Lobster and The Emperor,
Banquet Hall
|Cluster - ₹ 7,499 + Taxes
Cottage - ₹ 9,999 + Taxes
The Wild Orchid
The Wild Orchid is a heaven for backpackers and nature lovers. Relax at beach #5 present near the resort. Post the excursion, Get a Massage at the in-house Ayurveda Spa. In the evening, have drinks with friends and family at the Emerald Gecko Bar and relax in the hammock in front of your cottage.
|Room Amenities
|Hotel Facilities
|Vijaynagar, Havelock
|Flat-screen TV, tea/coffee maker,
Wi-Fi access, Air conditioner,
balcony, hammocks and beach chairs
| The Red Snapper Restaurant,
Fat Martin Café, The Emerald Gecko Bar,
Laundry service, activity centre
|Classic Room - ₹ 6,665 + Taxes
Style Room - ₹ 8,499 + Taxes
Blue Bird Resort
This is one of the eco-friendly resorts in Havelock Island. It is fully made up of Bamboo and Cane. It offers 14 luxurious cottages for accommodation with facilities like attached bathroom, 24/7 water and room services. There is also an informal open-air international restaurant.
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|Hotel Facilities
|Vijaynagar, Havelock
|Flat-screen TV,
Private Bathrooms, Air conditioner,
mini fridge,
luggage rack
| Private beach approach,
open air restaurant,
hammocks, laundry services
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My name is Nova and I was born on 10-31-2017 at Back Acres Aussies.
I'm a Red Bi with double amber eyes. I have a beautiful, natural, long fan tail that I get a lot of compliments on.
I was supposed to be mini but outgrew my siblings and now I'm what they consider a small standard Aussie.
I'm 19-19.5" at the withers and weigh approximately 60lbs Partially due to my low drive and Love for food.
I may may be a big boy on the outside but I'm still a puppy at heart. I love cuddles, kisses and treats and if you let me, I'll sit in your lap all day if I could.
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Step 1: DIY these party-ready ideas. Step 2: Win Halloween.
Choosing a costume is one of the best parts about Halloween (it's only second to eating bags of candy and chocolate, of course). When you're trying to find the perfect family, group, or couple costume, it's scary how easy it is to spend a lot of money on store-bought costumes. Plus, you never know who else might show up in the exact same costume at a house down the block! That's why these homemade Halloween costumes are the way to go, whether you're looking for creative ideas for babies, toddlers, kids, or adults.
Whether you're aiming to be scary, funny, or a combination of the two, these Insta-worthy DIY Halloween costumes can easily be made with everyday items you already have on hand and a few last-minute Amazon Prime finds that will arrive just in the nick of time. Either way, these family-friendly costumes, which cover everything from pop culture to puns, are way cheaper and more creative than anything else you'll find at the store. (Sorry, we just had to say it.) Even if you don't consider yourself particularly crafty, these ideas are easy enough that the most glue gun-challenged among us can find something that works. And since you've still got some time to kill before October 31, start practicing these Halloween makeup tutorials for a well-rounded look.
You probably already own everything you need to create this classic look: a black top, pants, gloves, and shoes. Purchase a tutu and a cat ears and tail set for a costume that's cute and comfortable.
RELATED: Easy DIY Cat Costume Ideas
Take a pack of Smarties candies and use glue dots or double-sided tape to attach them to a pair of pants. That's it!
Pair this easy-to-make custom collar with a red dress and red lipstick. To make the collar, wrap a large piece of paper around your neck so you can trim it down to the right size. Then, staple cards from a deck all around the paper collar, layering them over each other for a fanned-out effect.
Start with a piece of yellow presentation board and use silver and black paint to make it look like a taxi. Then, make straps out of velcro strips, so you can comfortably hang it around your necks. Accessorize with a boom box and microphone.
RELATED: Costume Ideas for Couples
Upcycle an old black umbrella into a seriously impressive bat costume. Just cut it in half and use black safety pins or hot glue to attach it to the arms of a black hoodie. Fasten the hinges of the metal umbrella with black electrical tape Finish it off with foam ears and feathers.
Take that plain ol' cat costume to the next level with this playful, pregnant-friendly version. Loop yellow yarn over itself into a messy pattern and attach to a black top using safety pins, letting the excess run off so you can play with it.
RELATED: The Funniest Halloween Costume Ideas for Pregnant Women
To make this sea anemone costume, blow up long, pink balloons and attach them to a shirt with a safety pin stuck through the non-inflated excess at the end of the balloon's knot.
Turn your Chipotle obsession into an easy-to-wear costume. Use your go-to order — a burrito heavy on the guac — as inspiration (and fuel) while putting together this genius idea.
Your late-night Netflix binge has gone 3D: Convince your S.O. to sport a curly brown wig while you take the comfy route with this sweatshirt disguised as one of Bob's masterpieces.
Mom will carry the brunt of this costume (ahem, the tub), but the baby loofah will definitely steal the show. No uncomfortable baby costume here.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY »
With this quick and easy DIY, you can immerse your little bookworm into their favorite read, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie. To really get them into character, make a batch of fresh cookies before trick-or-treating begins.
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built »
RELATED: 20 Creative Book Halloween Costumes
You two have a love as pure as Jack and Rebecca, so why not show it off on Halloween? Head to your closet (or the nearest vintage store) to get 70s-inspired looks and then task him with carrying around three baby dolls that resemble Kevin, Kate, and Randall.
Green thumb? Nope, this Halloween it's time to arrive in an entirely green costume. DIY a terrarium full of non-prickly cacti for an adorable dress.
Ideal for people who love bread almost as much as they love cheering on their favorite sports team, this punny costume only requires a few household supplies to become a party hit.
After watching (and re-watching) every episode of Fixer Upper, you and your partner are basically shiplap pros. Make it official by dressing as Chip and Joanna Gaines, tools and all.
If your office and home are starting to fill up with succulents, then join in the fun and dress like one for Halloween. Now you're a literal "plant lady."
Rosy cheeks and a big ol' bow tie will transform your little sidekick into Disney's favorite puppet. But every puppet needs a pal, which is why you should dress up as Geppetto and Jiminy Cricket.
Raise your pom poms to ... the ceiling? This punny costume is proof that everyone (and everything) needs a cheerleader.
Coming up with a super-cute costume has never been so tongue-twisting, thanks to this "Sally sells seashells by the seashore" look.
Your favorite breakfast is now the ultimate DIY Halloween costume. Just make sure no one tries to take a bite out of your felt.
Perfect for you and your plus-one, this couple costume is the top pick if you don't want to compromise comfort for a clever costume. One word: t-shirts!
Whether you're going solo as a bow tie, or have a little ravioli in tow, this costume is a creative way to show off your love of carbs.
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Tape a few gray paint swatches onto a black tee and everyone will ask your thoughts on the latest E.L. James book, so you might want to read up, STAT.
A midi-length tutu creates the chicest ice cream cone ever. And of course, rainbow sprinkles instantly elevate the look.
If the toast is a little too literal for your taste, make a pun out of your go-to guac order. Grab a green tee, print out some avocado emojis online, and finish it off with a halo and wings.
What kid doesn't love an excuse to play pretend? Exactly. Plus, you can save the snorkel set for your next beach vacation.
Give your daughter's dance costume new life by turning it into the base of a cupcake, topped with pom-pom sprinkles.
Nothing's trendier than this all-pink costume. Throw on a dress and some futuristic accessories for this fun (not to mention, incredibly easy) outfit.
Find your old cap and gown, make a few cookie cut-outs, and you'll look smart and sweet in no time.
Put an adorable twist on a scary clown costume. It's simple: The brighter the colors, the more fun it'll be.
Rejoice! We found the perfect remedy to your online shopping addiction: using old Amazon boxes to create a family-friendly costume.
Celebrate the Spice Girl's reunion with this pun-worthy idea. With aprons and large print-outs of everything from cumin to cinnamon, this will be the spiciest group costume at the party.
After a thick of coat of paint, people won't even know that this adorable LEGO man is made out of cardboard and plastic cups. Crafty mom alert!
With this Breakfast at Tiffany's costume, you can make your dreams of turning into Audrey Hepburn a reality. That's what Halloween's all about, isn't it?
Because Halloween is really about revisiting your past through your kid's costumes ... right?
Ironically, people won't be able to hide their love for this DIY costume. Mission accomplished.
You've been looking for an excuse to bust out your favorite summer dress, haven't you?! It's even cuter when you give it a fruity makeover.
We bet your little Minion will want to wear this adorable yellow hat all winter long — and just when you thought the Despicable Me days were behind you...
Throw on your finest flannel and western boots for this last-minute pick. Now, you just need to start practicing the banjo ...
For a Bachelorette-inspired option this year, put on your most formal gown or suit and pair it with a white sash to tell everyone how sorry (and clever) you are.
Take the meaning of partner-in-crime to the next level — literally — with this black and white look.


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Hi! I've been breastfeeding my child for 4 years now and has learned a lot from other moms particularly from Breastfeeding Pinays ( a Facebook group of Filipino moms and even dads who support each other). To give back and pay forward the valuable lessons and support I gained which helped me succeed in this journey of providing the only perfect milk for my child, I decided to incorporate it in my culminating project as I gear up towards finishing my undergraduate degree. I will be creating a web series that shall provide mothers who cannot easily access live seminars physically for variety of reasons including geographic restrictions and financial limitation. It will be made available online to be accessed for free and shall target mostly fellow Filipina moms like me.
My thesis proposal has been approved since last year. However, I am not able to proceed with the production due to financial limitations. This academic year, I would like to finish all my requirements and finally graduate. To make that happen, I need to fulfill my thesis requirements this academic year.
With that, I am resorting to crowdfunding to help me raise the funds I need on top of my other personal steps to raise funds.
The funds raised for this project will be used for the following:
*studio rental
*majority for logistics of the whole production
*food and transportation for production team and breastfeeding moms to be interviewed
*rental of lighting set up
*purchase of additional technical equipment such as higher capacity hard drive to contain all the raw videos for post-processing
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David Cushman is a father and husband working in London and living in Cambridgeshire, UK. He works with a wide variety of businesses and brands as Strategy Partner at The Social Partners - an agency in which WPP has a majority stake. Previously he was Co-Founder of Open Business Consultancy 90:10 Group, Director of Social Media at Brando Social (an early social media agency) and Digital Development Director at Bauer Consumer Media. He has 25 years' experience in business, 14 years of those in digital business. He is an ex-journalist and current blogger (FasterFuture.blogspot.co.uk). He is often in demand to share his thinking around the world and has presented keynotes in Berlin, Madrid, New York, London, Hannover, Amsterdam and Cork. He is a permanent member of the Financial Times Judgment Call panel, author of The Power of the Network, and a trustee of Citizens Online - a UK Charity which aims to ensure no-one gets left behind by the internet revolution. While this book is credited as being authored by David Cushman, the ideas within it, the inspiration for it and vision behind it are owed at least as much to Jamie Burke. Jamie was unable to contribute as much to this book as was originally planned, mostly because he has set off on the journey of creating his own Open Business. RetailerSaver.com is Britain's first online FMCG retailer buying group. Watch that space.
The concept of an open business isn't a fad, it's a long-term business philosophy to connect with connected customers and employees and ultimately survive Digital Darwinism, - Brian Solis, author of What's the Future of Business (WTF) With giants such as Tesco getting involved you'd be mad not to take the ideas in this book seriously, - Euan Semple, author of Organizations Don't Tweet, People Do This book is an exciting rallying cry for the future business: One that is a productive collaboration between customers and the businesses who seek to earn their loyalty. Many of us are on that road already, I would urge you to read and act. - Matt Atkinson, Chief Marketing Officer, Tesco PLC David Cushman has laid out quite clearly and succinctly what could make your company great. The challenge is that you have to take action. - Chris Brogan, CEO of Human Business Works, author of Trust Agents and publisher of Owner Magazine. This book really challenged my thinking, and introduced me to some new concepts... Open Business is our present and our future. You can't afford to ignore that, or this book - B2B Marketing magazine


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I recently went through the process of applying the latest SharePoint 2013 Cumulative Update on my multi server SharePoint 2013 Farm. To my surprise, I found the total time to apply the patch (install the bits) took over 5 hours per SharePoint Server. This time doesn't include running PSConfig which is considered phase 2. My SharePoint 2013 farm is hosted by a Windows 8 Hyper V environment where my VM's meet the minimum hardware requirements for memory etc. I found that as I started to gracefully terminate other SharePoint services running, the time of subsequent patch runs started to drop tremendously. I suspect the following:
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Linda Kracht explains that in life, as in Sudoku puzzles, you can't stay at the easiest levels forever.
Browsing: Chesterton
Linda Kracht continues her Virtue of the Month series with a discussion on common sense, its champion, G.K. Chesterton, and its companion virtues.
A unique collection of Father Brown mysteries is now available from Ignatius Press: Father Brown and the Ten Commandments.
The American Chesterton Society is currently running a fundraising campaign to cover their expenses for one year. If you love the work of G.K. Chesterton, here's how to help spread the word!
Grace Mazza Urbanski remembers the moment she heard marriage described as a holy vocation: "Honest to God, I never knew that was a thing."
TAN Books announces the publication of the American Chesterton Society series, with an eye toward reviving vital classic works as well as getting excellent new authors into print.


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A Congress60's guide has learned that they have entered a place where has balanced the most unbalanced people because of the powerful and effective trainings and gratuitous love which is ongoing in this sacred place. Congress60 is the only place where [the miracle happens].
Thank God that familiarized me and my traveler with this sacred place and this university.
A guide already has passed a track which I as a follower tend to pass. My dear guide has marked this track for me already, and earned such an extent of serenity and balance that even if they are in trouble with some difficulties and deficits in their private life, when they enter (Legion), they conceals those problems and invite their pupils to love and dignity with a graceful and gentle appearance.
The Congress60's guide has learned that they have entered a place where has balanced the most unbalanced people because of the powerful and effective trainings and gratuitous love which is ongoing in this sacred place. Congress60 is the only place where the definitive treatment of addiction is possible. Nobody talks about addicts here, and instead of so-called drug consumer, they are known as travelers. A passenger feels more motivation for his journey and the treatment process by addressing them with such name and his willpower will be reinforced.
This reverence, love and kindness between a guide and a traveler does not relate to their age, occupation and personality because a guide tends to reveal the right way for their apprentice and it does not matter to which social class they belong.
In Congress60, a pupil (apprentice) is a way seeker and a guide is a way pointer and this is the way which treats addiction and also brings physical, psychological and worldview wellbeing. This path brings the passenger out of darkness, fears, triviality and hostility. A newcomer can analyze this place for the first three days, they can also participate in public meetings as a newcomer and a guest, then they can choose a guide.
It is very pleasant and sweet for me as a companion (who is in the second journey) to see newcomers enter Congress60 in birthday celebrations (the anniversary of being liberated from addiction), because I joined Congress60 on one of these sweet days and that great celebration caused my traveler to have more hope and desire.
When a traveler chooses his guide, he gradually figures out that he should respect his guide and believe him, also he should consider flawless role-models of Congress60. All people are respectable in Congress60. A traveler should travel orderly and he should be courteous, disciplined and responsive in all terms of Congress60 for achieving a desirable achievement (the optimum).
I hope that all travelers be able to optimally utilize this divine gift. They should know that Congress60 is a tool which is a divine gift. This tool will give them liberation, purity, and balance and eventually they will achieve absolute treatment. They should not treat themselves arbitrarily. They have to entrust everything first to god, second to their guide and change the drug dosage by coordination of their guide. The first journey was very pleasant and enjoyable for me. Of course serving in Congress60 multiplied this sweetness and serving plays an important role in the treatment process.
Finally, I have to appreciate God because of Congress60's existence, its guides as well as my dear and affectionate guide who has humanity and gratuitous love. I have to emphasize that I am delighted because human being past attributes don't remain the same because he is constantly changing.
Thanks to Mr. Dezhakam and all guides who honestly are seeking the salvation of people that lost their way. I hope to be a good traveler for Congress60.
Written by companion Nazanin
Translator: Traveler Ehsan Abolhasani