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Film company STX has issued release dates for two of its upcoming films: The Free State of Jones and The Space Between Us. The former is actually a delay, having been originally scheduled to premiere on March 11, 2016; it will now debut on May 13, 2016, pitting it against a pretty packed slate of competitors including Captain America: Civil War, The Angry Birds Movie, Neighbors 2, Alice Through the Looking Glass and X-Men: Apocalypse.
The Free State of Jones, directed and written by four-time Academy Award nominee Gary Ross (The Hunger Games, Seabiscuit), is inspired by the true story of Newton Knight, a Mississippi farmer who led a group of anti-slavery Confederate Army deserters during the American Civil War. Called Knight Company, the men (according to local legend) attempted to form the "Free State of Jones" in Jones County, Mississippi during the war.
The film is headlined by Academy Award winner Matthew McConaughey (True Detective, Interstellar) in the role of Newton Knight and also stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw (Jupiter Ascending, Odd Thomas), Golden Globe winner Keri Russell (The Americans, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes), Mahershala Ali (House of Cards, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1), three time Golden Globe nominee Brendan Gleeson (Edge of Tomorrow, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1), Jacob Lofland (Texas Rising, Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials) and Sean Bridgers (Deadwood, Rectify).
The second film, titled The Space Between Us, is a science fiction romance about two teenagers, one the first person to be born on Mars and the other just a regular kid living in Colorado. Directed by two-time BAFTA Film Award nominee Peter Chelsom (Hector and the Search for Happiness, Hannah Montana: The Movie) and written by Chelsom, Tinker Lindsay (Hector and the Search for Happiness) and Allan Loeb (Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps, Rock of Ages), the film will launch on July 29, 2016 placing it up against the Ghostbusters reboot, Ice Age: Collision Course, Knights of the Roundtable: King Arthur, Star Trek: Beyond, Suicide Squad and the untitled fifth Bourne movie.
The Space Between Us stars Academy Award nominee Gary Oldman (The Dark Knight Rises, Harry Potter and the Order of the Pheonix), Britt Robertson (Tomorrowland, Scream 4), Carla Gugino (San Andreas, Night at the Museum), BD Wong (Jurassic World, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit) and Asa Butterfield (Hugo, Ender's Game).


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Why Kobe Bryant's Daughters Were Appointed New Guardians
Vanessa Bryant is dealing with her late husband's trust
The Real co-host Tamera Mowry-Housley has been vocal about the hate she's received throughout the years for marrying a white man. And now, after six years of marriage, the negativity has gotten worse.
The actress, who is married to Adam Housley, spoke with the folks at Momtastic about the constant criticism she receives for being a part of an interracial marriage.
"I think the criticism is even worse now, with the racial tension that we're seeing and the political climate," she said. "But my husband, who is so great, said, 'You know what, Tamera? This is just teaching you to focus on the thousands of people that are for you, as opposed to the very few people who are against you.' He's right."
She went on to admit that while she anticipated a few negative comments about their union to arise following their initial relationship announcement, she had no idea it would follow them for years down the line.
"When we first came out publicly as a couple 12 years ago, I remember a few negative comments, such as 'Never expected her to be with him!' But I never expected it to reach this degree of criticism as I got older," she said.
The former Sister, Sister star explained that she was raised to see others for their character and not their race. She also revealed that her mother and father, who are both Black and white, respectively, served as mirrors to her current situation.
"I wasn't raised to see color, I was raised to see character," she said. "When my mom found out that I was dating a white man, she said, 'Listen, I went through a lot and I want to make sure you love this man, because it's not easy. You'll face scrutiny. So make sure that you guys are in this together and make sure you understand what you will face."
See how Tamera recently defended her husband in the BET Breaks video, above.
(Photo: Gregg DeGuire/Getty Images)
Vanessa Bryant is dealing with her late husband's trust
She lost custody of their daughter Bonnie Bella.

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Best Scuba Gear Reviews
Looking to replace or update some of your scuba gear? Or maybe you're looking to buy your first lot of scuba diving equipment? Let us help. We regularly update all our buying guides, ensuring you get the latest and best gear on the market.
Whether you're just getting into scuba diving or if you're already an experienced diver, you have probably already thought about buying some scuba gear. With so many different brands and models on the market, it can sometimes get a little overwhelming to find what's best for you and your scuba diving level.
We spend so much of our time researching all the different options of scuba diving gear, so you can find what you need with ease and get underwater quicker.
Best Scuba Diving Masks
Finding the best scuba diving mask can be a challenge. With different volume sizes, brands and all kinds of designs, choosing the right mask can sometimes get a little confusing.
A scuba mask is usually the first piece of scuba gear divers invest in, so it's important to get it right. If you don't, chances are you could end up with a leaky, uncomfortable mask that ultimately, ruins your dive. And we don't want that, do we?
There are a wide variety of dive masks to choose from, from beginners masks to the higher price professional favorites. To help you decide which mask is best for you, we've reviewed the best scuba diving masks currently in the market.
To help you further, we have included a dive mask buying guide and some tips on how to fit your mask to make sure your future investment in scuba diving gear, is the perfect one for you.
Best Prescription Dive Masks
Investing in a prescription dive mask really can revolutionize the way you see underwater. This may sound a little obvious, but you would be surprised how many divers go years without getting the best for their vision whilst diving or the best from their scuba diving gear.
The reality is that people become overwhelmed with the difference a prescription dive mask can make, but that doesn't make it any easier to choose the right one as part of your scuba gear.
Just like choosing any new dive mask, there are so many different options to pick from. Don't worry, we have reviewed the best prescription dive masks around to help you find the best one for your needs and budget.
Best Wetsuits for Diving
If you are really into scuba diving and plan on doing in often, one of the most important pieces of scuba gear that you should really invest in is a wetsuit. Forget spending your money on those rental suits that just don't fit your body shape at all, and can sometimes be uncomfortable.
Investing in your own wetsuit will not only save you money in the long run but it will also meet your specific needs and fit your body shape better.
The market is full of an extremely large selection of different wetsuits to choose from and trust us, it can be overwhelming trying to find the perfect one for you! Not to fear! We have reviewed the best wetsuits for diving to help you find the perfect wetsuit to suit your budget and needs of your scuba diving gear.
Best Wetsuits for Women
We all know that fit and comfort are one of the most important factors when it comes to investing in any scuba diving gear, and especially a new wetsuit, and as a woman, finding your perfect cut can sometimes be rather complicated.
Wetsuits are engineered for a variety of diving environments and use many different materials and stitching techniques with each design. So to make it easy for you to pick the perfect wetsuit, we have reviewed the best wetsuits for women with these options all designed with a woman's shape in mind.
Not only is it a cost-effective investment in a wetsuit of your own, but having a wetsuit as part of your scuba gear that fits you snugly and comfortably will mean you can dive for longer, have greater exposure protection and are, therefore, able to enjoy your whole dive so much more.
It's time to ditch the oversized pee-scented rentals for good and invest in your own reliable new exposure protected wetsuit that will keep you warm in the water for years to come.
Best Scuba Fins for Diving
You are probably sick of using crappy, poorly fitting make do rental scuba fins and who can blame you? Any new diver investing in their scuba gear will most probably opt for investing in a good pair of fins after they have purchased that perfect dive mask.
With a range of options to choose from, from open heeled, closed heeled to blade and split fins, finding the best fins to suit you can be somewhat of a challenge. If you're planning on investing in your own scuba diving gear, then fins are a good place to start.
Ranging from different designs, materials and widely ranging in prices, it's important to do some research and find the best scuba fins which suit your type of diving.
We've reviewed the best scuba fins for diving to help you do just that. With a separate post purely based on the different types of fins available, we will be able to help you make the best choice when investing in this important part of your scuba gear.
Best Dive Regulators
When it comes to scuba gear, a dive regulator is one of the most important pieces of your equipment. However, finding the best regulator for your needs can be a challenge.
With so many different brands boasting different features to choose from, it can all be a little overwhelming. You may even be tempted to just choose an incredibly expensive one, just because you think that's the best for you.
This isn't the case. But don't worry, we have reviewed the best dive regulators to help you find the best options for your level of diving and to help you find the best scuba diving gear for your investment.
Rather than buying a regulator that is far too advanced for your diving ability or experience or not even suitable for the type of waters you'll be diving in, we will help you to pick out the best dive regulator that meets your needs and budget.
Best Full Face Scuba Masks
If you're a regular scuba diver, you probably have all or at least most of your scuba gear. But that doesn't stop us from upgrading and trying new pieces of equipment every now and then, does it?
No. It really doesn't. And this year, divers everywhere are excited about full face scuba masks. In the past, full face diving masks have been used by commercial and scientific divers only. But now the big brands have brought us this new piece of tech and we are excited!
With built-in regulator options, you won't need to keep anything in your mouth, which means you can forget jaw fatigue and also talk while you dive, thanks to a special radio intercom system!
Here are the best full face scuba masks on the market and available for you to try now. For a wider field of view, communication technology, and mouthpiece free mask, they are really something worth looking into!
Best Scuba BCDs
Whether you know it as a BCD or simply as a BC, it doesn't stop this piece of scuba equipment from being one of the most important parts that make up your scuba gear.
It's not usually a piece of gear you would invest in straight away, but having your own BCD could make a massive difference to your dives. Ditch the ill-fitting rentals and get something that really fits you and has anything you need.
The market is flooded with various types of BCDs, all with different features available. From professional BCDs to entry-level BCs we have reviewed the best scuba BCDs available to help you out!
Make sure to check out our BCD buying guide too, this will help you identify what it is you should be looking for to make sure your new BCD fits your needs and your budget!
Best Dry Snorkels
If you've ever looked for a dry snorkels before, you'll already know that there's a huge variety of different kinds out there. Some research is important when buying any of the gear you need for diving, including a dry snorkel.
Although it's true, not all divers carry a snorkel when scuba diving. In fact, there's a lot of debate about it. But having a dry snorkel is also a good investment. Whether you want to snorkel during surface intervals or just to have handy as a safety precaution, they're good to own.
With our guide of the best dry snorkels on the market, you'll be ready for the worlds best-snorkeling destinations in no time and some fun surface intervals with your buddies.
Best Scuba Gear Packages
As many of us know, scuba diving is not the cheapest pastime to get involved in. All of the scuba diving gear involved, plus booking diving excursions can often enough amount to a serious investment. Especially if you upgrade your gear often!
It's understandable that if you're new to scuba diving or just it out, you might not want to invest in your own gear straight away. Having said that, if you are serious about diving, it's always better to have your own dive gear than using rentals.
Buying your own scuba diving gear is the most cost-effective way to kit yourself out for those dives. After investing in the least costly items, such as dive masks and fins, you'll want to start looking at the bigger ticket items.
One of the best ways to get everything you want and need in diving gear is by investing in a scuba dive gear package. And we've put together the best dive gear packages to help you do just that.
Best Scuba Diving Gloves
Scuba diving has so much to offer. With so many different locations to try this sport there is no wonder that there are so many different courses and equipment involved. From ice diving in sub zero temperatures, to beautiful boat dives in the tropics.
Having said that, with so many dive experiences available to us, there are certain measures we have to take into account and therefore having the right scuba euipment is essential. For colder water dives, you'll need the right thickness wetsuits and of course, diving gloves.
The best scuba diving gloves aren't only to protect you from the cold elements and water. They are also used to protect your hands against sharp objects and marine life during your dive.
With so many different types, brands and thickeness of dive gloves, it can be difficult finding ones most suited to your diving enviroment. But don't worry, we've done all the leg work for you and reviewed the best diving gloves on the market.
Best Scuba Diving Compasses
Learning to use a dive compass will help you experience less stressful and confusing situations when trying to navigate underwater. Which is one of the reasons you are taught navigation when completing your advance water courses.
Being able to recognize and know your location whilst diving will also prevent vertigo ensuring you have a nice calm and safe dive. Which is why having a scuba diving compass is an essential piece of diving equipment, especially during any emergency situations.
To help you find the best dive compass for scuba diving, we have tried and tested the best brands out there to narrow down to the top 10 best options for you.


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Region 2 Congress - Aug. 1-2, 2020 - Everett, Wash.
Region 2 Overview
- Member Clubs have the opportunity to register everyone in their gym using the Member Club tiered pricing option. That's right! Even if the individuals are not members of USA Gymnastics, they can still be registered at the same great discounted price.
- Review of the Women's J.O. compulsory routines and optional updates
- Individuals age 14 and up are encouraged to attend
- Pre-registration is available until July 17.
- There is a $30.00 cancellation fee up until July 17; no refunds after July 17.
- Cancellation request must be received in writing to firstname.lastname@example.com
- Substitution of participants will be allowed until July 17 if submitted in writing to email@example.com.
- On-site substitutions and substitutions after July 17 will be charged a $30 transfer fee.
- Only registered individuals (14 years and up) are able to attend. Babies are not allowed into the regional congress.
RegistrationClick the button below to register online for the U310 REGION 2 CONGRESS You must be logged in order to register. (username and personal password—which you created).
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Nariaki and Black Freighter snuck into one of the rooms where he found the files and plan to take a lot of photos on his camera phone.
"OK, you see all those names……all these people……" Nariaki said. "What the hell it is all for? We compete for something of a crown or a throne or………."
"Basically, you know people are always talking about the Illuminati or some shit like that?" BF said.
"OH….no…." Nariaki said.
"Well, this is the type of shit that people often associate with them." BF said. "Some people were close to telling them about the Academy were clapped before they even have the change. Hell, some just did it in case of that. Getting to them before they did."
"So that means……"
"It means that it is what you think it is. Your parents were murdered in cold blood." BF said.
At the Kanemoto house late at night, someone was breaking in the house, making no subtle moves and causing a ruckus that immediately woke up everyone.
"What was that?" Hazuki's husband said as he woke up.
"Wait….didn't we lock up as usual." Hazuki said.
"I check to see what's going on." He said, bringing a bat with him.
"I'm coming with you, too." She said.
Both went downstairs to check on what was going on and make sure that Nariaki and Mai were safe and no one entered from their rooms.
"Everything is good from here." Hazuki said. "Nari and Mai are safe and sound."
"Great…great…" He said. "Back here seems all good."
"Ah, so we can finally get back to sleep then?" Hazuki said.
"Oh, I–" Then suddenly he stopped in mid-sentence as he felt a wound coming from his back.
"What? Kenji? Kenji?" Hazuki said."
"Hazuki…..help me." As he fall down on the ground, bleeding.
"OH MY GOD! KENJI!" She shouted. There is some hidden masked figure that had some Academy insignia on them and she suddenly knew who they were.
"What the….who are you?"
"The Academy has sent us to eliminate some problems." He said. "And well……..you seemed to fit in our description."
"Wh-what are you talking about?" Hazuki said. "I never said a word about it to anyone…..ever! Not even my husband, who you just up and kill!"
"Well, you are doing a fine job of that and while they may be inconvenient…….we just want to be safe than sorry and well……."
He brought out his knife and Hazuki crawled back for safety. "PLEASE!!! PLEASE!!!"
"Wait…..do I spy 2 other people in here?"
"WAIT, NO!" Hazuki said. "Spare my kids!! If you want anyone, just take me instead!"
Hazuki let out a huge scream that woke up Nariaki.
"Mom…….MOM!?" He shouted as he ran towards the room and see her with a knife wound and bleeding everywhere.
"MOM!!" Nariaki shouted.
She's panting and breathing rapidly as it was her few last breaths. "Nariaki……I'm sorry, my son."
"MOM!! What happened?! WHO DID THIS TO YOU!?" he shouted.
"Mommy?" Then comes an 11-year-old Mai as she woke up to this grave site. "What the— MOMMY! MOM! MAMA!!" As Mai horrifyingly screams at her bleeding body.
"Mai…..my sweet Mai……" she said.
"I'm calling the cops!" he said. They have arrived instantly before he could even call them. Seems like someone already did.
A cavalcade of cops and ambulances came to the area, having everyone seeing what was going on including Emi.
"What's going on?" she said. She sees Nariaki and Mai sitting on the stoop after hearing the news that their mom and dad are now dead.
"Emi…" Nariaki said
"Nari, why are their cops at….midnight? Or an ambulance?" she said.
Teary-eyed Mai cried and said, "Our mom and dad are gone……"
"What……" Emi said. "Oh my….that's your pa….oh, Mai." She said giving her a hug.
"I heard a scream and I was too late." Nariaki said. "I should've been awake or something. To protect her."
"Nari….." Emi said, letting him in on the heartfelt hug.
"Yo, Kanemoto?" BF said. "You still with me?"
"Yeah." Nariaki said with tears flowing down on his face. "I know one thing today…..The Academy will pay for killing my mom and dad."
"I'm taking every photo here and sending it to every publication out there." Nariaki said.
"Next Challenge…….will take place outside of the arenas and into the frozen tundra!" Tiberius shouted.
"ICE!?" Cobalt said.
"Does this involve ice skating?" Ari said. "If it does, I wonder who the two morons are in that one."
"Rose….you will be fighting off…..Ari Minor!"
"Oh…..shit……" Ari said.
Cobalt teased him a little with. "Welp, looks like your ass is about to be c–"
"Shut the fuck up NOW!" Ari said before Cobalt could finish that joke.
Rose was about to enter into her battle armor and ready for the challenge but Hiromi happens to walk on by, looking worried and terrified.
"Hiromi……I promise I'll come back out of there alive." Rose said. "I know you got that look of sadness but it's no sweat. I can take on that motherfucker."
Hiromi just shook her head.
"Anyway, I'll probably meet you back here when I win." Rose said.
"Please survive……." Hiromi said before going back outside.
"Hey, Ari." Kellogg said. "Make sure you kick her ass."
"Noted." He said.
They did their handshake and move on.
The battle is about to commence with a few exchanges before fighting.
"So……Ari Minor…….big guy, aren't you?" Rose said.
"I see you're quite the fighter out there." Ari said. "I know you easily did your thing at the gun round with those other 2."
"Well, at least you was able to survive fire and a pit of needles." Rose said. "Unlike that other girl."
"OK, enough talk, let's get it on!!" Ari said, throwing the first punch at her.
However, he misses and slides to an ice wall.
"OW!!" He said.
"You forget that this is the ice level?" Rose said, "From top to bottom and especially on top."
"On t–" He looked up and see the dangling icicles and one of them eventually cracks and lands on the ground and made a big hole.
"WHOA!" Ari said. "So either way, one of us is going to die?"
"Looks like it." Rose said, throwing some battle stars at him. "But I'm not going to be the one."
The two then got into fight formation with their selected weapons: Ari having the dual pistols and Rose with the flying battle stars and sticky bombs. Ari started immediately shooting at Rose as she evades the bullets but he did aim one at the icicles and one got her in the back.
"OW!" Rose said.
She threw a sticky bomb at him and one of the ice sculptures fragments got to his leg.
"DAMN!" He shouted at the pain of that. He again fired back but misses completely so Rose threw another bomb at him only for it to ricochet towards back to her but she ducked out before it exploded, causing some severe nerve damage.
"Had enough?!" Ari shouted.
"Not in your dreams, fool!" Rose yelled. She threw a star directly at his ass.
"OW!" Ari yelled. "FOR REAL!?" He then shot back at her, only she threw a bomb to the bullet and that causes more of a ruckus at the stage as it couldn't hold on much longer.
More icicles keep falling from the top and the two had to get away from them as they crash and create giant holes to the freezing water below.
The two keep running from the area to avoid it that they didn't care about who shot who as long as nothing else besides them can harm them. They got out of there as it began to cave in and gets destroyed.
"Oh shit…….that was too close." Ari said. "Now as for y…where's the fuck is my–"
Then a gunshot was heard as Rose took the gun from him and shot Ari behind his back.
"Oh……..oh……..you bitch." He collapses and lies down dying in the cold.
"And the winner is…ROSE!!!" Tiberius said. "And hopefully no one dies after that!"


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Thinking of downsizing when it comes to your drive time? You're not the only one – compact and subcompact cars are exceptionally popular options, and Toyota of N Charlotte has got plenty in stock for you to test drive. We're also here to tell you more about these unique drive time solutions so you can get shopping. Check out these 5 perks to driving compact cars!
Is a compact car the right ride for you?
Perk #1: Fuel efficiency
Compact cars are renowned for their fuel efficiency. Since they're smaller than your average sedan, their engines make better work when it comes to fuel economy and saving you gas. For example, the N Charlotte Toyota Corolla and Corolla iM both use an efficient 1.8L 4-cylinder engine that pushes their fuel efficiency to the roof – the Corolla gets 28/36 mpg and the iM gets 27/35 mpg.
Perk #2: Safety
A lot of people assume that smaller cars can't possibly be as safe as getting behind the wheel of something big. That's definitely not the case when it comes to our N Charlotte Toyotas! All of them are decked out with the latest and greatest safety technology and features thanks to Toyota's dedication to safety research and development. You'll find features like Toyota Safety Sense P, Advanced Airbag Systems, backup cameras, parking assist, and more woven into the design.
Perk #3: Maneuverability
Worried about performance taking a turn for the worse if you climb behind the wheel of a compact car? You have no reason to be – these cars are as performance-driven as their peers. Our new Toyotas are efficient, sporty, and easily maneuverable, so you're ready to hit the road no matter what type of driving situation you're in.
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Sporty style is where it's at when it comes to our compact options at Toyota of N Charlotte! You'll find features like rear spoilers, alloy wheels, LED lighting, sport fabric and SofTex interiors, and a multitude of eye-catching paint colors up for grabs when you get behind the wheel. Plus, our cars come in a multitude of designs including coupes, hatchbacks, and sedans to give you plenty of options.
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Stay connected even from behind the wheel of an affordable compact Toyota! These cars boast features like Bluetooth wireless streaming, the Entune app suite, navigation, backup cameras, HD weather and traffic, iPod connectivity, Pandora Radio, and more. No matter where life takes you, you can stay connected to what matters!
Shop our N Charlotte Toyotas today!
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- Toyota Corolla
- Toyota Corolla iM
- Toyota Yaris
- Toyota Yaris iA
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Halley and Post-Restoration Science
Not just 'the Comet man' - Halley's achievements as a polymath testify to the breadth and vigour of English scientific enquiry and experiment in the years after 1660.
Among men of science in the post-Restoration period, it would be difficult to find one more talented than Edmond Halley. For diversity of scientific interests he was the equal of Robert Hooke. For practical inventiveness he could rival Wilkins, Petty or Wren. His grasp of the theory of gravitation and his ability in calculating the motions of the heavenly bodies was second only to that of Isaac Newton, whilst in his understanding of the wider implications of gravitational theory and in the boldness of his adventurous spirit, Halley surpassed them all. His eventful career stirs the imagination and yet his genius and contributions to science are not well known and he is remembered today only for the comet which bears his name.
Born about 1656, the son of a soapboiler in the City of London, Halley was educated at St Paul's School. Whilst he was a pupil there he made his first recorded observation on the variation of the magnetic compass needle from true North – a subject which was later to lead him into some of his most remarkable adventures. In 1673 he entered Queen's College, Oxford, and whilst still an undergraduate his first three scientific papers, all on astronomical subjects, were published in the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society. Two of these were in collaboration with his friend John Flamsteed, the first Astronomer Royal.


text: In a lineage of eMCees we've championed over the years, Mic Geronimo had a dope run in the 90s. "Shit's Real," "Masta IC," and breaking features for artists like DMX, Jay-Z, Ja Rule & more solidified a position for him between his peers. Some tough decisions - perhaps based on his own loyalties or career plans - didn't necessarily work out to his full advantage, but he shot his shot and his footprints are still felt on the golden era setlists of any true DJ and fan of hip-hop. When Nore went on the ledge and threw a lil' shade in his direction for how his career turned out, Mic Geronimo was quick to set the record straight about how he owns his own business and continues to live a blessed life, on his own terms. Mic's name popped up again in the Dame Dash vs Funk Flex beef, where Flex attempted to declare that if it wasn't for Def Jam, Jay-Z's career woulda went the way of Mic Geronimo. Where's all this shade coming from? Flex, you're reaching. Let me just say in case I haven't said it before, someone else's definition of success is subjective -- don't project your views and definitions on another person, you come off sounding crazy. With that said, let's take a sec and think back .... I'm so real ... Shit's so real.


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JobTorch.net now features 50 companies; More than 2,700 positions
After an intense programming marathon last week I managed to add 23 new companies to JobTorch.ca. Our growing list of companies is now at 50. Will we hit 100 before the end of the year? I think so.
Front Row has been accepted into Microsoft's Bizspark Program!
Front Row is now part of Microsoft's Bizspark program. This is a great achievement for us. As a start-up company we now get to take advantage of the latest technologies offered by Microsoft. With access to a comprehensive MSDN subscription we get to use Visual Studio 2010 Ultimate, SQL server 2008, Office 2013, the new Windows 8 and much much more, all free of charge. On top getting all these amazing software we're also part of a network that makes it easier to find partners, market our products, find investors and reach our audience. Thank you Microsoft!


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Wide World Maps & MORE!
Shasta-Trinity National forests, California : 1996 (SuDoc A 13.28:SH 2/5)
Scale - 1/2" to the Mile (1:126,720)
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Welcome to the Shasta-Trinity National Forests. The Shasta-Trinity National Forests contain picturesque Mt. Shasta and the Trinity-Alps, as well as Shasta Lake and Clair Engle Lake. At Shasta Lake you'll find Shasta Dam, the second largest dam in the United States. The McCloud River corridor is a developed recreation area that includes 18 miles of the Upper McCloud River. It features 3 large waterfalls, two developed campgrounds and a riverside trail.
Mount Shasta is a 14,162 foot high dormant volcano designated a Registered Natural Landmark. Trinity Alps Wilderness is the second largest wilderness in California. The Alps boasts about 100 remote lakes and over 50 peaks above 7000-feet elevation. The Trinity River offers excellent opportunities for river running, ranging from expert levels to novice summer rafting fun. There are numerous campgrounds along the river and plenty of trout and salmon fishing too. Shasta Lake, the largest human-made lake in California, offers a wide vriety of water based recreation opportunities. Shasta Lake is dotted with resorts and marinas and numerous National Forest campgrounds and boat ramps. Trinity Lake, surrounded by forested mountains has three marinas and numerous National Forest campgrounds and boat ramps. The Philpot creek and trail passes through a forest that was disturbed by the fires of 1987. As you explore the trail you will discover how a mixed conifer forest regenerates naturally and with human help after a wildfire. The Vistas in the Indian Valley-Butter Creek Area are particularly attractive to mountain bikers and equestrians during the spring and summer and to cross country skiers in the winter. These roads and trails pass through a diverse forest environment and the scenery is beautiful.
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The man who boasted online about taking part in racist protests of taco trucks in Coeur d'Alene and now faces an illegal weapons charge was the victim of government entrapment, his brother says.
Jeremiah Daniel "J.D." Hop, 29, was set up earlier this month by an FBI informant who suggested the two of them go shooting and even supplied the shotgun that federal authorities now accuse him of illegally possessing, said Michael Hop, the suspect's younger brother. The elder sibling has a previous felony conviction, which prohibits him from possessing firearms.
"The FBI took him out shooting and then arrested him," Michael Hop said. "If an informant hands you a gun and asks you to shoot it, that's entrapment in my book."
Frank Harrill, supervisory senior resident agent of the Spokane office of the FBI, declined to respond to Michael Hop's claims.
J. D. Hop was in court Tuesday for a pretrial hearing that was eventually postponed until later this week.
It's unclear whether Hop's involvement in the taco truck protests had any part in drawing FBI interest, but Michael Hop said his brother was participating in those demonstrations at the request of the community.
The taco truck protests started after girls who work at a nearby coffee stand claimed they were harassed by the Latino men operating the taco trucks, Michael Hop said. Hop's older brother is not a member of the Aryan Nations or Ku Klux Klan but the brothers do know a man who is associated with the KKK.
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This is a day I've been looking forward to for a long time: the beginning of a new era at NFS. Please welcome Liz, Jon, and Emily — and let us know what you'd like to see more of on the site!
"It has never been more expensive to go to film school, and it has never been cheaper to make a film." This is a point I've made often regarding the increasing relevance of free and inexpensive educational film resources. But here at NFS we have rarely had the resources to do everything we want to be doing. We've always known that to fulfill the mission of this site, we were going to have to be patient, grow organically, and staff up when the opportunity finally presented itself. So I'm excited to be adding new people and new facilities! This will allow us to bolster our coverage in several areas and expand our offerings in the video, audio, educational, and community departments.
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Jon Fusco, Multimedia Producer/Editor
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The rest of us aren't going anywhere
I'm shifting to a slightly different title of Founding Editor & Publisher, but I will still be contributing posts and podcasts, overseeing certain aspects of our overall direction, and running things from a product and publishing standpoint. However, I've got a feature film to make — finally — with Netflix announcing they're financing and distributing AMATEUR. So pretty soon I'll have a lot more "lessons learned" to share... I couldn't be more excited about where the site is headed with this capable New York-based team joining our existing writers and editors, who are writing posts (and making films) coast-to-coast.
Some of the changes afoot won't be immediately noticeable, but know that we're working hard behind-the-scenes to make this the leading worldwide community "by filmmakers, for filmmakers." And as always (but especially during this time of transition) we'd love to hear from you about what you want to see more of. Like many of our film careers — my own included — we're just getting started.
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Great news! Looking forward to some BTS of the making of Amateur, working with Netflix, and what you learn about the process. Congrats!
February 26, 2016 at 2:16PM
I would love to see more video content from you guys! Your Sundance coverage has been great, so I want to see more video tutorials/podcasts/explanations/etc
February 26, 2016 at 2:17PM
Nfs isn't in the business of creating worthwhile video content - they mostly just take existing videos and write a few paragraphs to disguise the fact that they're basically just freebooting. Scouring the Internet for more content whilst they delete the accounts of users that expose them for the shills they are
February 27, 2016 at 3:53AM
Awesome! Maybe this means V' Rene is on the chopping block and we don't have to read awkward articles all the time?
February 26, 2016 at 3:30PM
Believe me, nothing is more awkward than the fact that I'm still here to provide you with more awkward (?) articles than you can handle.
February 27, 2016 at 12:54AM, Edited February 27, 12:54AM
Welcome to the team!
(Reorganizing the boards is indeed a good idea :-p )
February 26, 2016 at 3:38PM
Very big congratulations! More theory/technique/breakdowns. Less click bait headlines.
February 26, 2016 at 3:49PM, Edited February 26, 3:49PM
This is great news. Love seeing real, tangible growth from old fashioned hard work and dedication. Congrats, Ryan. And welcome home Liz, Jon and Emily.
February 26, 2016 at 6:44PM, Edited February 26, 6:44PM
Hopefully this means more posts related to digital shooting, while less about film, you know, stuff 98% of us can use.
February 26, 2016 at 10:02PM
It nice to see the evolution of the site and the new crew let me think that you are aiming in the good way! Congrats!
February 26, 2016 at 10:35PM
Congrats guys! Really excited for you and for what's to come. Keep it up!
-The ShareGrid Team
February 26, 2016 at 11:25PM, Edited February 26, 11:25PM
I can agree with some of the comments on here, in that I would love to see some more original content. It is nice to see that NFS aggregates good content, but I think I'd love to see more guest posts from some of the content creators work you share often. Also, love the push for video that you all have been making with the interviews. Picking peoples brains about their process is a great way to look at creative work from many different angles.
February 27, 2016 at 5:31AM, Edited February 27, 5:32AM
Congrats on expanding guys! You guys have always provided great content, and I'm sure will continue to do so.
You don't need a full-time pharmacist on staff by chance, do you?
February 27, 2016 at 12:02PM
Congrats! You guys have always done a terrific job. Big fan of Liz!
February 28, 2016 at 12:04AM
Congratulations on your expansion! Looking forward to reading / hearing / watching more.
March 1, 2016 at 1:15PM
If there was some sort of a notification for when someone replies to your question on the boards & when others make a comment on a post that you've commented on, that would be helpful to keep the conversations going! Thnx for all the hard work, vision & passion you have executed on.
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Sunday- we were up early to say goodbye to our Thames cruising companions, we have had a fun filled three weeks. It was too early for the lock keeper to be on duty, so Sue and I did the honours.
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When you really want to have lasting change, you need to go beyond the charitable contributions. You need to engage private sector. You need to harness their capacities to both innovate and utilize their reach. So when we enlist companies to work with us, we make the business case about why they should get involved, about the potential to, yes, make a profit. What we have found is that the really transformational partnerships only happen when we engage companies to utilize their core business, and bring all of their assets to bear. These are the partnerships that are going to make the biggest difference on the ground. These are the ones that are going to stay and be sustainable. And these are the ones really that are going to have the impact for the years to come.
TRUE: Can you provide some examples of how that works in the Every Woman Every Child initiative
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The MAMA initiative is a great example of how we try to produce a situation that is simultaneously beneficial for the women and children who so desperately need the care and for the companies helping to provide it so that we can depend on them for the long haul. MAMA stands for Mobile Alliance for Maternal Action, and it involves harnessing the power of telecom companies in places like South Africa, India and Bangladesh to get information and support to young mothers during pregnancy and in the critical days after birth.
In the developing world, we have discovered that people may not have access to toilets or clean water, but increasingly people — even from small villages have access to cell phones. So we decided to harness the power of these telecoms to make connections with mothers who needed information and help about pregnancy, birth and raising babies.
The MAMA initiative is built around collaboration among the UN Foundation, the U.S. State Department, and Johnson & Johnson through its baby center. It also involves the regional telecoms, which agreed to provide free text message for mothers-to-be about their pregnancy. The women can get information, and if they have questions, they can email or text and ask questions. That helps them make informed choices about their pregnancy and then potentially about their delivery and beyond. That encouraged sales of cell phones, and when women had access to cell phones, they used them for other reasons — for banking or to get information about their agriculture and crops and things like that. It has been a real win-win situation for both the telecoms, because more people started using their service and phones, and for the women who now had access to vital information.
Another example of a win-win partnership is the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves. This is totally a market-driven solution to a less publicized problem that causes death and illness throughout the developing world. We've been working on this project for several years, and it has involved the U.S. State Department, Dow Corning, Royal Dutch Shell, a number of donor countries like the U.K., NGOs, as well as the Indian government and governments of other developing nations.
Women in countries like India often prepare meals on open fires in small, contained areas without proper ventilation. They use such toxic materials as coal and manure to keep their fires going and many, along with their children end up breathing in these fumes leading to very serious respiratory illnesses and sometimes death. At the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstove, we sought to develop a market for safe cookstoves. This is not a charity; we're not giving away these cookstoves. We are creating the demand for then. The stoves are then sold on the free market. Local enterprises have become involved and homegrown innovations are leading to the availability of a variety of models. So not only are we tackling a health problem but we are also aiding economic development.
TRUE: How will you determine success?
Sharma: Every Woman Every Child follows a roadmap, and that roadmap has identified different ways to save the lives of 16 million women and children by 2015. So success will be how well we are measuring toward that 16 million. One might also judge success by the types of partnerships that we create. We need to bring all of the relevant actors on board to create transformational and sustainable partnerships so that after 2015, after the millennium development goals, these partnerships live on.
For me personally, I also want to see how well we address some of the newer challenges, such as our recent actions around newborns and the health and wellbeing of adolescent girls, which have been two neglected areas for women's and children's health. That will be the test of whether we have really built sustainable business models that can stand the test of time.
For more info on the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves, read an article by FleishmanHillard's Kris Balderston, who led the public-private partnership effort for the U.S. State Department under Secretary Hillary Clinton.


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We know only too well that the requirements that traders may have for their personal ETF broker are highly individual. So, there may well be two different test winners for two different investors. On this page you will find only the assessments made by our readers. That's why we value your opinion. If you already have experience with one or more providers, please vote – this will help other readers get an authentic picture of the ETF brokers available.
At AskTraders.com, we have been trading for many years, meaning we can draw on our relevant online trading experience. Since we are in no way dependent or committed to any particular ETF provider, we conduct our reviews objectively and reliably, and know exactly what to look for in a broker test. To help you understand which points to consider in your own personal ETF broker test, we will show you the guidelines we follow in detail.
We have developed a checklist consisting of 10 categories. This checklist shows you exactly what we would take into account, but please consider this a suggestion. If there are factors you believe to be more important, please note them in your own reviews.
The first point we examine is the trade offer available from the ETF broker, which signifies how many ETFs an investor can trade with the provider. Of course, we are not just looking at the number of ETFs, we dig a little deeper than that. If a broker wishes to be considered the best, it has to offer a certain range of ETF options. In addition, the ETFs should cover a broad selection of industries, regions, countries, asset classes and themes. It is of little use to you as an investor if a broker offers 20 different ETFs on the S&P 500, but lacks other important ETFs.
Here are some examples of what a wide selection incorporates:
Since ETFs are designed for regular savings, we also examine the range of ETF savings plans. It is important to us that there are as many ETFs as possible for savers. The entry barriers should be low, with the savings rate set as low as possible. A reasonable selection of savings intervals, such as monthly, bimonthly, and quarterly, are also desirable.
Investors who put money in ETFs are often very price sensitive. This is understandable, because when it comes to ETFs, the cheaper fees are a major selling point. Most ETFs are assessed in comparison to actively managed funds, which is exactly where the argument for reasonable fees is comes in. In the end, every ETF investor is likely to make a profit, so it is important that fees and costs should be as low as possible.
A broker aiming to be the best ETF provider should, in our opinion, not only have low fees for executing each order, but should also offer a range of free ETFs. This means that for the ETF purchase, at least, there are no additional fees. The same goes for ETF savings plans. Here, too, at least some ETF savings options should be free of charge. We expect this because, in our broker comparisons, we generally find that it is almost standard to allow some ETF purchases for free. Of course, these do not necessarily include exotic ETFs, but ETFs on the classic big indices should be included in these special fee-free offers.
In addition to the order fees and costs for ETF savings plans, you can also include all other fees in your rating, such as:
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As mentioned above, the demands an investor may make on their personal ETF broker are highly individual. Nevertheless, we can categorise many investors into certain groups, or investor types. Each type of investor places more value on certain aspects than others. In order to meet these demands, some ETF providers offer several account or deposit models.
At this point, we do want to state that this feature matters less to us than the conditions of the broker – often, most investors simply don't need a range of different account models. For example, an investor may always buy ETFs directly, either through a stock exchange or through direct trading, with both options usually offered by brokers.
We have gained our own ETF experience, and we have noticed that there are different price models. For example, some ETF brokers offer a so-called flat rate in ETF trading. This means that you, as an investor, always pays the same fee – regardless of the trading volume or frequency of trading. This is an advantage, but when it is the case, other features are often more expensive or non-existent.
For VIP customers (with each provider having a different definition of 'VIP') there are often special accounts with extensive services, etc. This group of investors is generally characterised by a very high trading volume and/or portfolio volume.
Usually, brokers do not offer an ETF-specific trading platform for download. The majority of online trading takes place directly on the broker's website. Investors log in to the customer area and then call up the custody account administration or the order mask. In our ETF broker test we primarily examine the providers' web-based trading platform. There are brokers offering separate software for download and installation, but we do not think this is crucial for ETF investors.
It is important to us that the company not only provides a simple order form, but other functions too – such as chart analysis and background information on the respective ETFs such as fees, values, information on the issuer etc. It would be great if a provider's services were applicable for both beginners and for more experienced traders – depending on your experience, the choice is yours.
Our evaluations also include the mobile trading options offered. We'll check if there's a mobile brokerage app for Android and iOS. However, this is not absolutely necessary, as investors can usually access the ETF depot via their smartphone browser or other mobile device. Many brokers also offer a mobile view of the custodian account and order administration.
Ease of use covers several factors. In this category, we examine the general functionality of the provider's website, but also the trading platform and the order mask. The investor should find all relevant information and access to the order mask easily, and be able to get there with a few clicks. When selecting the ETF test winner, you are welcome to include these factors. For example, you can ask yourself whether the homepage is clearly designed and visually appealing.
We also test the accessibility of the website and the platform during hectic stock market phases. A good broker provides enough power and IT infrastructure to enable investors to trade easily during turbulent times.
You might want to pay particular attention to the following:
Opening a depot has become increasingly complex in recent years, but this is not due to the ETF provider, but to various legal provisions. The banks have to stick to these, so we would not give a negative rating if account opening takes a little longer than we would like, even though this doesn't exactly contribute to user friendliness. We do check whether the broker manages to keep account opening and other processes as simple and as customer-focused as possible, given legal restrictions.
Our experience shows that a broker with excellent customer support usually offers great service. The employees ultimately represent the company, and if they are well trained, this suggests that the broker cares about a good customer relationship.
Have you already had experience with your broker's customer service? If so, how satisfied were you? You could mention, for example, how quickly and competently the staff members answered your questions. It is, of course, fine if a member of the support team has to check on a more complex matter and then get back to the customer – although this should also be done in a timely manner.
You might ask yourself:
In addition to the actual response of the support staff, we also expect the bank to provide a range of communication channels. It is important to have telephone access, e-mail contact and live chat functionality. The latter has gained a lot of importance in recent years. Of course, the broker should also provide an extensive FAQ area, and a community or forum in which investors can exchange views would be welcome. As for the availability of the support, we don't expect 24/7 availability, but support should at least be available during trading hours.
Often, ETF brokers provide only one payment option, namely a bank transfer. Deposits and withdrawals are usually free of charge. Crypto or social trading providers, however, usually offer several payment methods, especially credit cards (Visa and Mastercard) often PayPal, Skrill and Neteller, and occasionally even Paysafecard. Only a few ETF brokers have several payment methods on offer. Sometimes the classic bank transfer is supplemented by the offer of Sofortüberweisung or Giropay.
Payment methods such as credit card or PayPal have the advantage that the transfer is instant and the money is immediately available on the trading account. A bank transfer takes at least one working day, sometimes longer. Payment methods with immediate credit are important – when the investor sees a buying opportunity, they want to make use of it immediately. Therefore, it is beneficial to have brokers with alternative payment methods.
On the other hand, ETF investors are not typically short-term speculators who need to take a buying opportunity right away. Instead, ETFs are suitable for long-term capital accumulation and less for short-term trading.
What matters to us here:
The best ETF provider should be able to provide customers with something beyond the standard offer. It is not necessary to have all the features that other brokers have, but there should be a reasonable selection. Additional offers do not necessarily mean an ETF bonus or a premium, though obviously such an offer is a nice extra. If an ETF provider wants to be successful in the long run, it is highly beneficial for them to have expert support in online trading or asset management. Indeed, we pay special attention to the factors in this category.
A free demo account or an ETF sample portfolio benefits newcomers and more experienced dealers, but is especially good for beginners because they get a risk-free entry into the ETF trade. At the same time, advanced investors can test new strategies or conduct backtesting alongside their regular trading.
In addition, if a broker is able to offer extensive education and training provisions, these can allow investors to obtain a basic knowledge of ETFs as well as practical advice. When it comes to these services, clearly, it is a matter of quality before quantity. The training area may include free ebooks, webinars, video courses, news updates, or an economic calendar. In our broker comparisons, we take a close look at the learning content available.
In order to prevent ETF fraud when trading, the topics of regulation and deposit insurance are very important. At this point, we need to stress that ETF brokers in most European countries are subject to very strict supervision. In Germany for example, even if an ETF broker had to file for bankruptcy, at least up to 100,000 euros per investor would be protected by deposit insurance. Some banks even provide deposit insurance in the high tens of millions. Funds invested directly in ETFs are not included, as they would not be affected by the bankruptcy of a broker.
The situation would be different if the issuer of the ETF had to file for bankruptcy. Then your directly invested capital would be affected. It is therefore important to obtain detailed information about the issuer. Even though you can never completely exclude ETF fraud, consider the above points in order to minimise this risk. We strongly suggest that you as an investor inform yourself extensively about the risks incurred with ETFs.
What matters to us in terms of safety:
We always finish our check of an ETF provider with opinions from the trade press, as well as awards received. For this reason, we would not name a brand new ETF broker as one of our 'best providers'. Even if the broker offers very good conditions and services, we want to see if it can truly prove its worth in the long-term. We believe a broker has to face the test of time, so to speak, but maybe you have a different opinion.
Of course, it's to be expected that particularly large ETF providers will have wide media coverage. The better known the company, the more diverse the reviews and opinions about the provider will be. We anticipate a few negative opinions, but on the whole, the coverage must be positive.
We also look at awards and prizes received by the ETF broker. Here, too, quality comes before quantity. Almost every broker can show off one award or another. That is why we check who gave the award – are they from prestigious or well-known institutions? Frequently, awards are given for outstanding customer service, product quality, trade diversity or conditions. We pay attention to the type and quality of awards received.
As you can see, we set high standards in our ETF comparisons. You've seen exactly what we value in the assessment and which features are important to us. When selecting your 'best ETF broker', you are welcome to refer to these points. As already mentioned, the reviews on this page come exclusively from our readers, which means it's not us who decides the ETF test winner – it's you.
We would like to emphasise once again that AskTraders.com is not obliged to any provider. We are an independent portal. Our reviews are based on real brokerage experience, opening accounts, testing the platform, making trades, and more. We have been in contact with many providers for several years. You can therefore rely on our objectivity and professionalism, and you're welcome to use our expertise.
Ultimately, you must be satisfied with the provider. That's why you will only find authentic testimonials from real users here. If you already have some experience with providers, then we ask you to add your opinion, since this helps other readers to get a realistic impression of each company. The ETF broker with the most votes will receive our readers' award at the end of the year.


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By now the news of the T-Mobile & Sprint merger has made the rounds. But what does it really mean for the industry and for 5G technology? Here now, we review the main points made by T-Mobile CEO John Legere and Sprint CEO Marcelo Claure: think, jobs, competition, and investments.
- The new T-Mobile will create many thousands of new jobs for the purpose of 5G technology development.
- The new T-Mobile's 5G technology will position the U.S. as a leader.
- The merger will allow for 30x more capacity than what is available today with speeds up to 100x faster.
- 5G tech is necessary to fuel the next wave of mobile innovation, which will lead to a huge economic stimulus.
- Industry lines are blurring: video, broadband, and wireless are merging. AT&T is the #1 TV provider; Comcast added more prepaid phone customers last year than AT&T and Verizon combined; Charter is launching Spectrum Wireless this year.
- The combined company and the coming tech should drive down prices in rural America for businesses and consumers.
- 51% of Americans currently only have one option for their wireless provider, this merger would change that. It will create choice and competition in America.
- The combined company will invest $40B in business over the next three years, spurring a huge wave of investment and economic stimulus and will create competition and jobs.


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The building's environmental footprint has been a priority for proponents, to the extent that a number of green design features have earned TELUS Garden the title of being Vancouver's first LEED Platinum certified office tower and the distinction of submitting the highest LEED score card ever to the Canada Green Building Council. TELUS Garden's 22-storey, 450,000-square-foot office tower at the northeast corner of West Georgia and Seymour streets is an expansion of the telecommunications giant's headquarters office space on the city block.
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A Day With The Honu
Posted by Tom Benedict on 19/04/2011
I took my KAP gear and the Push N8 KAP gear to Kiholo Bay last Saturday. As with most places there are a couple of ways to hike in there. Most people prefer to park somewhere along the bay and hike in along the coast. Personally, I prefer to park at the highway and hike in across the lava. The flow is about 150 years old, so relatively fresh in geologic terms. It's barren, it's harsh, but it's beautiful to me. I love it.
The end of the hike is the lagoon at Kiholo Bay, an equally beautiful spot. Unlike an anchialine pond the lagoon has a surface connection to the sea, but it's so shallow it's almost cut off from tidal flow. The water is extremely still, and is fed both from the ocean and from freshwater springs. The result is a body of water whose salinity is highly stratified. At the surface the water is remarkably clear with relatively low salinity. The deeper you go, the higher the salinity in the water. Below a certain depth the water is saturated with saline favoring organisms that color the water a beautiful aquamarine similar to the color of a moraine lake near a glacier. The only environments I've found similar to the one at Kiholo Bay are salt ponds such as the ones at the south end of San Francisco Bay.
Pacific Green Sea Turtles, or honu, can be found at most beaches in Hawaii, but because the lagoon at Kiholo Bay is free of sharks, their main predator in the open ocean, it's a favorite of theirs. I have yet to do a photo session at the lagoon where I didn't see dozens of turtles swimming, eating, or sunning on the rocks. Photographer heaven!
A little over a year ago a friend and I developed a technique for photographing honu from a KAP rig. It involves letting out line fast enough so the KAP rig glides out over the surface of the water. When the rig reaches the honu, the line is stopped and the rig slowly drifts into the sky. Meanwhile the photographer trips the shutter. It worked well with my A650IS rig. I was eager to try it with the Nokia N8 hardware!
The Nokia gear worked, but I had trouble using the technique. No fault of the hardware. It was just too light, the kite was too big, and the wind was too strong. Even letting out line as fast as I could, the rig went up instead of out, so I never got the low altitudes I needed. Eventually I packed the Nokia gear away and pulled out my A650 rig to give it a go.
When we first used this technique, there were two of us. I ran the kite and winder, and he ran the rig and camera. I stood upwind of the honu, and he stood about 90 degrees to the kite line. I let out line and jockeyed it side-to-side so I kept the rig in line with the honu, and he called "Stop!" since he could see when it was directly overhead. This time there was just me. I was curious if I could do it single-handed.
After a fashion, I could. But there were some lessons learned:
I could judge distance out to about 20-30′. Past that I couldn't tell when the rig was directly over the honu. This limits how useful the technique is, but at Kiholo Bay it can still be used. At mid to low tide the drop-off is quite sharp, and the turtles are only ten feet or so from shore when feeding. This also brings the technique within reach of a 25′ pole, so I may go this route in the future. (Sorry, KAP purists… I'm after the vantage point rather than a particular technique. If the pole gets me what I need, I'll use it.)
Older turtles turn white. I don't know if this is because of the organisms living in the water at Kiholo Bay, or if there's some other mechanism behind it. Regardless, pure white turtles are a lot less photogenic than you might think. Younger turtles have more texture and color.
There are three distinct bands of background for turtles at Kiholo Bay. Close in, you get turtles sunning themselves on the rocky shore. The rocks are dark lava rock. This can skew exposure readings on the camera. Worse yet, white turtles on a black background can easily overcome the dynamic range of the camera. Further out, you get submerged lava rocks. These are still black. Wet, they're even darker than the ones on shore. The dynamic range and metering problems only get worse in this zone. Even further out, the water is deep enough for the organisms in the saline-rich waters to color the background a lovely aquamarine. Young turtles photographed over this wash of color really work.
Noon is the wrong time to do photography over water, pointed straight down. The reflections off the water kill you. Some time after 3pm is probably better. Likewise, doing photography straight down into the water during the golden hour around sunset also doesn't work well because the light doesn't penetrate the water deep enough to light the subject. My guess is 4pm-5pm is the ideal time for this technique.
Polarizing filters really work for this application, but this brings up my final lesson learned from this trip: My A650 is noisy.
Ok, to be fair I didn't learn this on this trip alone. I know my A650 is noisy, though for a compact camera its noise characteristics are actually quite good. The problem is that kite aerial photography already starves cameras of light because of the requirement of fast shutter speeds. Start throwing filters in front of the lens, or doing your photography under overcast skies or at sunset, and the situation only gets worse. By the time you add up all the conditions I was operating under at Kiholo Bay, I simply didn't have enough light left. The photographs were too noisy to use.
One more reason why I'm moving to the T2i for KAP. And one more reason why I'm interested in trying this technique from a pole the next time I'm at Kiholo Bay.
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Cotswold District Council's share of the Council Tax bill is set to rise by 3.5% - or just under 9p per week - it was agreed today.
A meeting of full Council set the authority's net budget for 2008/09 at £10.2m, resulting in a £4.64 increase for the average Band D household to £137.15 a year for District spending.*
Council Tax makes up a quarter of the Council's budget, with a further 25% coming from central Government support. Around 40% is made up in income from fees and charges, with the remainder coming from interest on the Council's investments.
Council Leader Cllr Lynden Stowe said after the meeting: "The level of Council Tax reflects our aim to keep increases broadly in line with inflation and represents good value for money for the range of services we provide.
"Like all councils, we are facing increased financial challenges due to the rising costs of utilities and fuel and the increasing pressure on local authority pension funds.
"This year, Cotswold is seeing a reduction in Government support in real terms as rural districts have lost out to urban areas. We are left to find ways to bridge that gap and produce a balanced budget without passing on too much of the burden to our Council Tax payers.
"We're doing this by working more efficiently, such as joint working with other Councils, and by increasing or introducing fees and charges, such as car parks and green waste."
Budget consultation carried out by the Council revealed that residents believe the 'user should pay' for services such as car parks, leisure, museums and public loos.
In 2008/09, the Council proposes to balance its budget by making an additional £1.5 million in income and a further £160,000 in efficiency savings.
Cllr Stowe added: "Drawing up the budget is a challenging task but we are certain our spending reflects our priorities of a cleaner, greener District; providing value for money and supporting our communities."
*Note: The total Council Tax bill for District households will not be known until the County Council and Police Authority set their precepts. The District Council formally sets its Council Tax on February 26.
Source: Cotswold District Council
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