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The Paris Library

by Janet Skeslien Charles

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An instant New York Times, Washington Post, and USA TODAY bestseller—based on the true story of the heroic librarians at the American Library in Paris during World War II—The Paris Library is a moving and unforgettable “ode to the importance of libraries, books, and the human connections we find within both” (Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author).

Paris, 1939: Young and ambitious Odile Souchet seems to have the perfect life with her handsome police officer beau and a dream job at the American Library in Paris. When the Nazis march into the city, Odile stands to lose everything she holds dear, including her beloved library. Together with her fellow librarians, Odile joins the Resistance with the best weapons she has: books. But when the war finally ends, instead of freedom, Odile tastes the bitter sting of unspeakable betrayal.

Montana, 1983: Lily is a lonely teenager looking for adventure in small-town Montana. Her interest is piqued by her solitary, elderly neighbor. As Lily uncovers more about her neighbor’s mysterious past, she finds that they share a love of language, the same longings, and the same intense jealousy, never suspecting that a dark secret from the past connects them.

“A love letter to Paris, the power of books, and the beauty of intergenerational friendship” (Booklist), The Paris Libraryshows that extraordinary heroism can sometimes be found in the quietest places.

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Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781982134198
Publisher: Atria Books
Publication date: 02/09/2021
Pages: 368
Sales rank: 910
Product dimensions: 6.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.50(d)

About the Author

Janet Skeslien Charles is the award-winning author of Moonlight in Odessa, which was published in ten languages. Her shorter work has appeared in revues such as Slice and Montana Noir. Janet first became interested in the incredible true story of the librarians who stood up to the Nazi “Book Protector” when she worked as the program’s manager at the American Library in Paris. Her novel The Paris Library will be published in thirty countries. She divides her time between Montana and Paris. Visit her at or connect with her on Twitter @SkeslienCharles.

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Chapter 1: Odile CHAPTER 1 Odile

NUMBERS FLOATED ROUND my head like stars. 823. The numbers were the key to a new life. 822. Constellations of hope. 841. In my bedroom late at night, in the morning on the way to get croissants, series after series—810, 840, 890—formed in front of my eyes. They represented freedom, the future. Along with the numbers, I’d studied the history of libraries, going back to the 1500s. In England, while Henry VIII was busy chopping off his wives’ heads, our King François was modernizing his library, which he opened to scholars. His royal collection was the beginning of the Bibliothèque Nationale. Now, at the desk in my bedroom, I prepared for my job interview at the American Library, reviewing my notes one last time: founded in 1920; the first in Paris to let the public into the stacks; subscribers from more than thirty countries, one-fourth of them from France. I held fast to these facts and figures, hoping they’d make me appear qualified to the Directress.

I strode from my family’s apartment on the sooty rue de Rome, across from the Saint-Lazare train station, where locomotives coughed up smoke. The wind whipped my hair, and I tucked tendrils under my tam hat. In the distance, I could see the ebony dome of Saint-Augustin church. Religion, 200. Old Testament, 221. And the New Testament? I waited, but the number wouldn’t come. I was so nervous that I forgot simple facts. I drew my notebook from my purse. Ah, yes, 225. I knew that.

My favorite part of library school had been the Dewey Decimal system. Conceived in 1873 by the American librarian Melvil Dewey, it used ten classes to organize library books on shelves based on subject. There was a number for everything, allowing any reader to find any book in any library. For example, Maman took pride in her 648 (housekeeping). Papa wouldn’t admit it, but he really did enjoy 785 (chamber music). My twin brother was more of a 636.8 person, while I preferred 636.7. (Cats and dogs, respectively.)

I arrived on le grand boulevard, where in the space of a block, the city shrugged off her working-class mantle and donned a mink coat. The coarse smell of coal dissipated, replaced by the honeyed jasmine of Joy, worn by women delighting in the window display of Nina Ricci’s dresses and Kislav green leather gloves. Farther along, I wound around musicians exiting the shop that sold wrinkled sheet music, past the baroque building with the blue door, and turned the corner, onto a narrow side street. I knew the way by heart.

I loved Paris, a city with secrets. Like book covers, some leather, some cloth, each Parisian door led to an unexpected world. A courtyard could contain a knot of bicycles or a plump concierge armed with a broom. In the case of the Library, the massive wooden door opened to a secret garden. Bordered by petunias on one side, lawn on the other, the white pebbled path led to the brick-and-stone mansion. I crossed the threshold, beneath French and American flags flittering side by side, and hung my jacket on the rickety coatrack. Breathing in the best smell in the world—a mélange of the mossy scent of musty books and crisp newspaper pages—I felt as if I’d come home.

A few minutes early for the interview, I skirted the circulation desk, where the always debonair librarian listened to subscribers (“Where can a fella find a decent steak in Paris?” asked a newcomer in cowboy boots. “Why should I pay the fine when I didn’t even finish the book?” demanded cantankerous Madame Simon), and entered the quiet of the cozy reading room.

At a table near the French windows, Professor Cohen read the paper, a jaunty peacock feather tucked in her chignon; Mr. Pryce-Jones pondered Time as he puffed on his pipe. Ordinarily, I would have said hello, but nervous about my interview, I sought refuge in my favorite section of the stacks. I loved being surrounded by stories, some as old as time, others published just last month.

I thought I might check out a novel for my brother. More and more now, at all hours of the night, I would wake to the sound of him typing his tracts. If Rémy wasn’t writing articles about how France should aid the refugees driven out of Spain by the civil war, he was insisting that Hitler would take over Europe the way he’d taken a chunk of Czechoslovakia. The only thing that made Rémy forget his worries—which was to say the worries of others—was a good book.

I ran my fingers along the spines. Choosing one, I opened to a random passage. I never judged a book by its beginning. It felt like the first and last date I’d once had, both of us smiling too brightly. No, I opened to a page in the middle, where the author wasn’t trying to impress me. “There are darknesses in life and there are lights,” I read. “You are one of the lights, the light of all light.” Oui. Merci, Mr. Stoker. This is what I would say to Rémy if I could.

Now I was late. I hurried to the circulation desk, where I signed the card and slid Dracula into my purse. The Directress was waiting. As always, her chestnut hair was swept up in a bun, a silver pen poised in her hand.

Everyone knew of Miss Reeder. She wrote articles for newspapers and dazzled on the radio, inviting all to the Library—students, teachers, soldiers, foreigners, and French. She was adamant that there be a place here for everyone.

“I’m Odile Souchet. Sorry to be late. I was early, and I opened a book...”

“Reading is dangerous,” Miss Reeder said with a knowing smile. “Let’s go to my office.”

I followed her through the reading room, where subscribers in smart suits lowered their newspapers to get a better look at the famous Directress, up the spiral staircase and down a corridor in the sacred “Employees Only” wing to her office, which smelled of coffee. On the wall hung a large aerial photo of a city, its blocks like a chessboard, so different from Paris’s winding streets.

Noting my interest, she said, “That’s Washington, DC. I used to work at the Library of Congress.” She gestured for me to be seated and sat at her desk, which was covered by papers—some trying to sneak out of the tray, others held in place by a hole puncher. In the corner was a shiny black phone. Beside Miss Reeder, a chair held a batch of books. I spied novels by Isak Dinesen and Edith Wharton. A bookmark—a bright ribbon, really—beckoned from each, inviting the Directress to return.

What kind of reader was Miss Reeder? Unlike me, she’d never leave books open-faced for a lack of a marque-page. She’d never leave them piled under her bed. She would have four or five going at once. A book tucked in her purse for bus rides across the city. One that a dear friend had asked her opinion about. Another that no one would ever know about, a secret pleasure for a rainy Sunday afternoon—

“Who’s your favorite author?” Miss Reeder asked.

Who’s your favorite author? An impossible question. How could a person choose only one? In fact, my aunt Caro and I had created categories—dead authors, alive ones, foreign, French, etc.—to avoid having to decide. I considered the books in the reading room I’d touched just a moment ago, books that had touched me. I admired Ralph Waldo Emerson’s way of thinking: I am not solitary whilst I read and write, though nobody is with me, as well as Jane Austen’s. Though the authoress wrote in the nineteenth century, the situation for many of today’s women remained the same: futures determined by whom they married. Three months ago, when I’d informed my parents that I didn’t need a husband, Papa snorted and began bringing a different work subordinate to every Sunday lunch. Like the turkey Maman trussed and sprinkled with parsley, Papa presented each one on a platter: “Marc has never missed a day of work, not even when he had the flu!”

“You do read, don’t you?”

Papa often complained that my mouth worked faster than my mind. In a flash of frustration, I responded to Miss Reeder’s first question.

“My favorite dead author is Dostoevsky, because I like his character Raskolnikov. He’s not the only one who wants to hit someone over the head.”

Why hadn’t I given a normal answer—for example, Zora Neale Hurston, my favorite living author?

“It was an honor to meet you.” I moved to the door, knowing the interview was over.

As my fingers reached for the porcelain knob, I heard Miss Reeder say, “‘Fling yourself straight into life, without deliberation; don’t be afraid—the flood will bear you to the bank and set you safe on your feet again.’”

My favorite line from Crime and Punishment. 891.73. I turned around.

“Most candidates say their favorite is Shakespeare,” she said.

“The only author with his own Dewey Decimal call number.”

“A few mention Jane Eyre.”

That would have been a normal response. Why hadn’t I said Charlotte Brontë, or any Brontë for that matter? “I love Jane, too. The Brontë sisters share the same call number—823.8.”

“But I liked your answer.”

“You did?”

“You said what you felt, not what you thought I wanted to hear.”

That was true.

“Don’t be afraid to be different.” Miss Reeder leaned forward. Her gaze—intelligent, steady—met mine. “Why do you want to work here?”

I couldn’t give her the real reason. It would sound terrible. “I memorized the Dewey Decimal system and got straight As at library school.”

She glanced at my application. “You have an impressive transcript. But you haven’t answered my question.”

“I’m a subscriber here. I love English—”

“I can see that,” she said, a dab of disappointment in her tone. “Thank you for your time. We’ll let you know either way in a few weeks. I’ll see you out.”

Back in the courtyard, I sighed in frustration. Perhaps I should have admitted why I wanted the job.

“What’s wrong, Odile?” asked Professor Cohen. I loved her standing-room-only lecture series, English Literature at the American Library. In her signature purple shawl, she made daunting books like Beowulf accessible, and her lectures were lively, with a soupçon of sly humor. Clouds of a scandalous past wafted in her wake like the lilac notes of her parfum. They said Madame le professeur was originally from Milan. A prima ballerina who gave up star status (and her stodgy husband) in order to follow a lover to Brazzaville. When she returned to Paris—alone—she studied at the Sorbonne, where, like Simone de Beauvoir, she’d passed l’agrégation, the nearly impossible state exam, to be able to teach at the highest level.

“I made a fool of myself at my job interview.”

“A smart young woman like you? Did you tell Miss Reeder that you don’t miss a single one of my lectures? I wish my students were as faithful!”

“I didn’t think to mention it.”

“Include everything you want to tell her in a thank-you note.”

“She won’t choose me.”

“Life’s a brawl. You must fight for what you want.”

“I’m not sure...”

“Well, I am,” Professor Cohen said. “Think the old-fashioned men at the Sorbonne hired me just like that? I worked damned hard to convince them that a woman could teach university courses.”

I looked up. Before, I’d only noticed the professor’s purple shawl. Now I saw her steely eyes.

“Being persistent isn’t a bad thing,” she continued, “though my father complained I always had to have the last word.”

“Mine too. He calls me ‘unrelenting.’”

“Put that quality to use.”

She was right. In my favorite books, the heroines never gave up. Professor Cohen had a point about putting my thoughts in a letter. Writing was easier than speaking face-to-face. I could cross things out and start over, a hundred times if I needed to.

“You’re right...,” I told her.

“Of course I am! I’ll inform the Directress that you always ask the best questions at my lectures, and you be sure to follow through.” With a swish of her shawl, she strode into the Library.

It never mattered how low I felt, someone at the ALP always managed to scoop me up and put me on an even keel. The Library was more than bricks and books; its mortar was people who cared. I’d spent time in other libraries, with their hard wooden chairs and their polite “Bonjour, Mademoiselle. Au revoir, Mademoiselle.” There was nothing wrong with these bibliothèques, they simply lacked the camaraderie of real community. The Library felt like home.

“Odile! Wait!” It was Mr. Pryce-Jones, the retired English diplomat in his paisley bow tie, followed by the cataloger Mrs. Turnbull, with her crooked blue-gray bangs. Professor Cohen must have told them I was feeling discouraged.

“Nothing is ever lost.” He patted my back awkwardly. “You’ll win the Directress over. Just write a list of your arguments, like any diplomat worth his salt and pepper would.”

“Quit mollycoddling the girl!” Mrs. Turnbull told him. Turning to me, she said, “In my native Winnipeg, we’re used to adversity. Makes us who we are. Winters with temperatures of minus forty degrees, and you won’t hear us complain, unlike Americans....” Remembering the reason she’d stepped outside—an opportunity to boss someone—she stuck a bony finger in my face. “Buck up, and don’t take no for an answer!”

With a smile, I realized that home was a place where there were no secrets. But I was smiling. That was already something.

Back in my bedroom, no longer nervous, I wrote:

Dear Miss Reeder,

Thank you for discussing the job with me. I was thrilled to be interviewed. This library means more to me than any place in Paris. When I was little, my aunt Caroline took me to Story Hour. It’s thanks to her that I studied English and fell in love with the Library. Though my aunt is no longer with us, I continue to seek her at the ALP. I open books and turn to their pockets in the back, hoping to see her name on the card. Reading the same novels as she did makes me feel like we’re still close.

The Library is my haven. I can always find a corner of the stacks to call my own, to read and dream. I want to make sure everyone has that chance, most especially the people who feel different and need a place to call home.

I signed my name, finishing the interview.

Reading Group Guide

This reading group guide for The Paris Library includes an introduction, discussion questions, ideas for enhancing your book club, and a conversation with the author. We hope that these ideas will enrich your conversation and increase your enjoyment of the book.

In The Paris Library, inspired by the true story of librarians at the American Library in Paris during World War II, two young women come of age under very difference circumstances—one in occupied Paris and one in rural Montana some forty years later.

Paris, 1939: Young and ambitious Odile Souchet has it all: her handsome police officer beau and a dream job at the American Library in Paris. When the Nazis march into Paris, Odile stands to lose everything she holds dear, including her beloved Library. Together with her fellow librarians, Odile joins the Resistance with the best weapons she has: books. But when the war finally ends, instead of freedom, Odile tastes the bitter sting of unspeakable betrayal.

Montana, 1983: Lily is a lonely teenager looking for adventure in small-town Montana. Her interest is piqued by an air of mystery about her solitary, elderly neighbor. As Lily uncovers more about her neighbor’s past, she finds that they share a love of language, the same longings, and the same intense jealousy, never suspecting that a dark secret from the past connects them.

Discussion Questions

1. Chapter 1 begins with Odile noting that “numbers floated round my head like stars” (3) as she runs through the Dewey Decimal system in her head. What does this opening say about her?

2. When Odile is first introduced as Mrs. Gustafson, Lily notes that she “donned her Sunday best—a pleated skirt and high heels—just to take out the trash. A red belt showed off her waist. Always.” (10) What does the red belt represent? And why, at the end of the novel, does she replace “her tatty red belt with a stylish black one”? (344)

3. Miss Reeder “was adamant that there was a place here for everyone” (3) at the Library. How do she and others like Boris and the Countess prove that throughout the Occupation?

4. Odile and Lily come from very different backgrounds, different countries, and different eras. Where do they find common ground?

5. Among the Library’s subscribers and habitués are many fascinating and eccentric characters, such as Professor Cohen and Mr. Pryce-Jones. Who is your favorite, and why?

6. Consider Odile’s Aunt Caroline, and how Caro’s experience informs Odile’s decisions regarding Paul and Buck. Do you believe Odile’s assertion that her mother would “cast me out, just like Aunt Caro”? (332)

7. Why do you think Janet Skeslien Charles decided to interweave Lily’s story, set in Montana in the 1980s, with Odile’s story in Paris during World War II? What do the dual narratives reveal, and how do they reflect on each other?

8. How is Lily’s adolescence in Montana similar to Odile’s own coming of age in Paris? How do books and learning the French language serve as a refuge for Lily?

9. Odile refers to Bitsi as her “bookmate” (50) and later reflects on their experiences by noting that “coming face-to-face with Bitsi is like looking in the mirror” (166). How does their friendship develop over the course of the novel?

10. When Professor Cohen finishes her manuscript, she knows she cannot publish it, and she entrusts it to Odile, saying, “Books and ideas are like blood; they need to circulate, and they keep us alive. Without you, I couldn’t have continued this long. You’ve reminded me that there’s good in the world” (240). What does this speech mean to you? Does this serve as greater motivation for Odile to continue her work?

11. Odile discovers the “crow letters,” letters and “denunciations . . . from black-hearted people who spy on neighbors, colleagues, and friends. Even family members” (283) in her father’s office. Lily, too, finds the letters at Odile’s house. What do these letters, signed by “one who knows,” show? Why do you think the author includes them?

12. Toward the end of the novel, after the Liberation, we see the insidious cycle of violence as Paul and his colleagues attack Margaret, stating, “She wasn’t a woman to them, not anymore. They’d been beaten and humiliated. Now it was their turn to beat, to strike, to slash” (312). How does this event change the course of the novel? How do these men perpetuate the cycle of violence? Would you have reacted as Odile does, or what would you have done differently?

13. At the end of the novel, Odile says that “it seemed that life had offered me an epilogue” (342). How does Lily and Odile’s intergenerational friendship provide them both with a safe place to grow?

Enhance Your Book Club

1. Visit the website of the American Library in Paris, celebrating its centennial in 2020, to learn more about the Library, its programs, and its history:

2. Get out a map of Paris and locate places mentioned in the book, including rue de Rome, Saint-Augustin church, Le Bristol, and 23 rue Blanche.

3. Odile’s love of literature is infectious, and The Paris Library is sprinkled with references and quotes from her favorite books, including Zora Neale Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God, Fyodor Dostoevsky’s Crime & Punishment, and Charlotte Brontë’s Villette and Jane Eyre. Share your favorite lines from your own favorite books.

4. Visit the author’s website at to learn more about Janet Skeslien Charles’s work and the book.

Author Q&A

1. You worked as the programs manager at the American Library in Paris. In the Author’s Note you thank several people who helped with the inspiration and research of this novel. What led you to write this story in particular?

I love the Library and wanted to share the story of the incredible staff who stayed during the war in order to help others because they believed in the importance of community and in books as bridges.

There were themes that I wanted to explore as well. What does it mean to say you are sorry or to show you are sorry? Today, instead of issuing a real apology when we hurt someone, we may say, “I’m sorry you feel that way.” We all make mistakes. How we take responsibility for our words and actions reveals who we are. Odile takes responsibility for her actions and shows she is sorry.

One of the most important elements of the novel is the transmission of stories and memories. In Lily’s graduation speech, she remembers her parents and shares their wisdom with the audience. She also quotes people from Odile’s past, from Paul to Professor Cohen, from Miss Reeder to Monsieur de Nerciat. They live on through Lily. I like to think that we can keep loved ones alive through memory, by sharing pieces of them.

2. The love of literature and reading contained here is infectious. What inspired you to write a novel about books? What are some of your favorite books?

Books are my best friends. I especially love rereading novels and finding new insights and ideas. The books stay the same, but we readers evolve. When I read Their Eyes Were Watching God as a teen, I only saw the love story and how Janie refused to settle. A second reading underscored that the friendship between Janie and Pheoby is the most important relationship of the book. With another reading, I am in awe of Zora Neale Hurston’s prose, so I read slowly to savor her talent. I appreciate the anthropological heritage that the author has created for generations to come, as well as the universal truth that we can’t protect the people we love, and we can’t make their choices or live their lives.

I love the power of Good Morning, Midnight. The way that Jean Rhys describes loneliness, desperation, feeling judged, and being in danger. She, too, is magnificent, and was ahead of her time. Ann Patchett’s Bel Canto is a masterpiece.

3. What was the hardest scene to write? What was the easiest?

The most challenging scenes for me were the ones with Miss Reeder, Boris, and the Countess. I wanted their words to bring them back to life, but also worried about putting the wrong words in their mouths. I was reassured to receive a note from Boris’s son, who wrote that I’d captured his father.

The easiest were the descriptions of small-town Montana. I miss it when I am not there, and hope that I conveyed the beauty and kindness of the people—for example, how the ladies came together to prepare food for the funeral without being asked. They’d lived through hard times, and wanted to makes these difficult moments easier for others.

4. Throughout the novel, characters are put in difficult situations, forced to disobey superiors, or act in opposition to their values—such as Margaret with Felix, Dr. Fuchs with the ALP, and Paul with Professor Cohen. What drew you to these moral dissonances?

We like to think we know how we will react in certain situations. We think, “I would never do that or be like that,” when in fact we simply cannot know. And, likewise, people surprise us. Odile and Monsieur de Nerciat discuss the importance of putting oneself in another’s skin (or shoes) and trying not to judge. I have a lot of empathy for these characters and the tough decisions they needed to make. Paul in particular had a hard time of it, torn between his love of Odile and his respect for her father, between following orders and following what he knew to be right. In real life, people are often bewildering. Fiction offers the opportunity of an inner glimpse, to understand a character’s thought process. Paul becomes violent, and, step by step, we can pinpoint why.

5. The climax of the novel is Odile’s betrayal of Margaret, which she does mostly unwittingly, and which has ramifications for the rest of Odile’s life. In many ways, this novel is about both the power of friendship and of community. Why did you choose this moment?

For me, this scene was about the small moments that accumulated and overwhelmed Odile. If Odile had been able to tell Margaret from the beginning when Margaret hurt her feelings or upset her, this explosion of resentment never would have happened. But Odile was not able to admit how she felt when Margaret said thoughtless things. Because Odile could not be forthright when Margaret hurt her feelings, Margaret never knew of Odile’s resentment, and Margaret herself never had the opportunity to change how she thought and spoke. This situation in the book is very specific, but speaks to a general trend. These conversations, where we must tell people when we are uncomfortable or upset, are challenging. Many people today would rather cut off relatives and friends completely than express how they actually feel. We tend to bottle our feelings and then come to a breaking point. And then the fabric of community tears more. I hope this book will help us mend it.

6. Although you are originally from Montana, you’ve lived in Paris for a number of years. What are some of the most surprising aspects of living in, or between, two countries? How has your experience as an expat influenced your world view?

For me, the biggest difference isn’t between France and the United States, but between the city and the country. Like Lily, I longed to escape the quiet countryside. I resented small-town life. Now I’m grateful for my roots, for my parents and grandmother who shared their love of reading, for the librarians who not only created a safe haven but also recommended books that put my feelings into words and showed me that I wasn’t alone. Now I return to Montana, to my roots, with a sense of gratitude. I love spending time with my family and my teachers and librarians, who have become dear friends.

Both of my novels are about culture shock and remaking a life for oneself in a new place—situations I know well. Before I came to Paris, I was a teacher. My foreign degree wasn’t recognized in France, and I had to start over. I’m interested in the clash of cultures, and coming of age (at any age), as well as the elements that make us who we are—friends and family, first loves and favorite authors. I want to show the effect that we have on each other, how we hinder and help each other, and how we carry our loved ones with us (whether we want to or not). I could not have written my novels if I had stayed in one place. I needed to feel the distance, the longing, the sadness, the homesickness to write my characters.

7. What do you hope readers take away from this novel?

That communication is key. It’s important to learn how to talk about our feelings before they overwhelm us. Libraries are key. This book is a love letter to libraries and librarians. In this digital age, our libraries—our third space, our sanctuary, our source of facts in a fake-news world—are more vital than ever. We need these havens of stories and imagination. The Paris Library is a reminder that we must appreciate and support these vital community centers.

8. What are you working on next?

This was a challenging book to research. I spent nearly ten years in one of the darkest periods in history, reading “crow letters” in archives and watching footage of women having their heads shorn in public. When I took breaks from the novel, I researched other librarians and other countries. I am hoping to tell you more about these projects soon.

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The Orchard announced today that the company has acquired all North American rights to Academy Award-nominee Oren Moverman’s forthcoming film, “The Dinner,” at Cannes.

The film, based on Herman Koch’s novel of the same name, is a suspenseful tale of two families struggling to make the hardest decisions of their lives over the course of one meal. “The Dinner” stars Richard Gere, Steve Coogan, Laura Linney, Rebecca Hall, Chloë Sevigny and Adepero Oduye.

“The Dinner represents an amazing opportunity for us to not only work with and develop a new relationship with Oren, a truly gifted writer/director, but also to forge new partnerships with the teams at Code Red, ChubbCo and Blackbird,” said Paul Davidson, The Orchard’s evp film and television.

Davidson said his team at The Orchard were immediate interested in acquiring the rights to the film after reading Moverman’s script.

“It’s an honor and a privilege for our filmmaking family to be working with The Orchard and their innovative team to bring this extraordinary book to the screen,” said Moverman.

The film is produced by Cotty Chubb, Lawrence Inglee, Eddie Vaisman and Julia Lebedev and executive produced by Leonid Lebedev, Angel Lopez, Olga Segura and Eva Daniels. The Orchard plans for a fall theatrical release for “The Dinner.”


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Discovery Set of 4 Ritual Lift Anti-Age Products – 20% SALE

This day cream contains a natural mineral solar filter. It brings comfort & softness to the skin, which is perfumed with a deli- cate natural scent of green jasmine. Protective, nourishing, hydrating, comforting. 12 active ingredients.

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  • To Firm: Serum Lift Firming: This gel serum stimulates cellular renewal, It contributes to fill the lines, tone the skin and unify the skins complexion.
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  • To Regenerate: Creme Nuit: The vegetal Hyaluronic acid & Aloe Vera Juice associated with Shea Butter & Sesame oil bring hydration & nourishment to the skin to rejuvenate it through the night.
  • To Illuminate: Masque Lift Firming: This cream mask smooth and brighten the skin. Thanks to the Firming anti-ageing complex and to Macadamia oil, the skin is plumped and the complexion radiant

Aloe Vera Juice – Hydrating- Anti-inflammatory
Centella Asiatica extract – Excellent healing effect, balances collagen production, restores vein walls and elasticity
Shea Butter – protective, vitamin enriched, reinforces the hydrolipidic film
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Hops: Its extract is known for its toning & firming properties, contributes to protect the skin of aging.

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Peach Banana Cinnamon Quick Bread – Moist, Fresh and the Perfect Bite of Summer!

My awesome neighbor dropped a few peaches off for me late yesterday night. Thanks, SP! An unfortunate mix up at the local farmer’s market resulted in an excess bounty of these luscious, fresh,locally grown king peaches! Holy cow! These were pretty, beautiful and begging to be bit into.. Well,Hello Beautiful !!!! You are more than welcome at my place 🙂

So there I was, having a few quiet few minutes to myself, in the wee hours of the morning.. Quiet hours after a bout of insane re -org of the pantry. What,you surprised? Any one who knows me recognizes I go into these occasional bouts of  super clean re -org required in the pantry.. Labels, library books, color coding .. You get the picture 🙂

Farmer' market Bounty
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Ripe, luscious , perfect!
Ripe, luscious , perfect!

In any case, there was this huge basket filled with luscious peaches and speckled bananas calling out to me. Zip, zap and a few more.. This is one delectable piece  and so easy to make. Seriously, my trusted magic bullet came to the rescue and plus I did not feel like messing up the super clean counters…

And here it goes.. the ingredients and method required to make this super delicious,moist and very quick bread!

  • Mashed Bananas : 2 large ripe bananas  ( approx. 1-1.25 cups) super speckled and very ripe
  • Firm peaches 2 numbers  : 1.5 cup of finely diced peaches ( skinned is better)
  • Natural Brown Crystal sugar : 1/3 cup
  • Olive oil : 1/4 cup.
  • Large Egg : 1 ( or substitute with flax seed ratio equivalent to one egg.)
  • Pure vanilla extract : 1 Tsp.
  • Plain yogurt : 1/3 cup

  • Self rising flour : 1 and 3/4 cup
  • Baking Soda : 3/4 Tsp.
  • Ground Cinnamon : 1.5 Tsp.

  • Thin sliced peaches – 10
  • Ground cinnamon: 1 Tsp.
  • Brown Sugar : 1 Tbsp.

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF
  • Grease a 9 by 5 inch bread loaf pan.I used olive oil to great the pan.
  • Whisk the dry ingredients together in a mixing bowl – the self rising APF + baking soda+ cinnamon powder and set aside.
  • Mash/ Puree the bananas. Add in the egg and whisk it very well. Add in the sugar, vanilla extract and whisk very well . Add in the yogurt and oil and whisk it very well again .This entire process of mine happened in one jar of  magic bullet. Neat uh? You can go the traditional way and use the hand mixer or stand mixer too.
  • Fold the dry ingredients aka flour mix into this very gently.
  • Add in the diced peaches and fold it gently into the batter.
  • Empty the batter into the prepped loaf pan.

  • Gently toss the sliced peaches and sugar and cinnamon together so as to coat the slices very well.
  • Top it on the wet batter.
  • I just sort of lined them all up.

  • Bake at 350ºF for about 45 – 52 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the center comes clean. Mine was done in about 45 minutes.
  • Cool for about 10 -15 minutes in the pan.
  • Transfer to a wire rack. Let it cool down well before cutting into nice thick slices..
  • Serve it straight up, warm, toasted or let your imagination run riot!

Chopped walnuts would add in a nice crunchy twist to this as well.

 Want to make this Vegan?

  • Substitute the egg with flax seeds ratio substitution ( 1 egg = 1 Tbsp. of flax seeds + 3Tbsp. of warm water. Dry grind the flaxseeds in spice grinder, add in the warm water and whip it to a very creamy consistency to be used in the place of an egg.)
  • Swap the yogurt for applesauce.


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WTQ Night

Wednesday, June 1, 2016, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Repeats: First and Third Wednesday of every month

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By: OCBWTQ (Women-Trans-Queer) Night is held from 6:30 to 9:30 pm on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month at Our Community Bikes at 2429 Main Street. Although we strive always to make Our Community Bikes a safer space for all people and genders, these shop hours specifically welcome people who have been marginalized by the bike industry as a whole because of their gender or sexual orientation.

WTQ nights are staffed by women and gender variant mechanics. Our Community Bikes recognizes that bicycle shops and accessibility to mechanical knowledge is dominated by hetero cisgendered men. WTQ Night hopes to make this knowledge more diffuse amongst marginalized communities through peer based education.

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Clickfunnels Basic Plan Free Trial

ClickFunnels is a very ingenious web marketing strategy that involves developing an automated online sales funnel. You may think this was a program made by some green-eyed optimizer with some magic internet marketing software program. Well, you could not be a lot more incorrect! This program is really a well-respected, cost effective, as well as high converting sales tool.

So what is clickfunnels alternative, and also just how does it compare to the a lot more preferred paid web traffic and landing pages programs? Right here is the offer: ClickFunnels is not merely an all in one sales and also advertising and marketing funnel program. Certain, it has a complete plan of pre-conceived websites as well as graphics that can hook your prospects on autopilot. However, if you are searching for a total option to your service leads, there is no replacement for the tried and tested efficiency of tested products like touchdown pages and cost-free web traffic techniques. Right here is where the distinction in between what is called a “professional” strategy and also what is typically called “free” strategies emerges.

The majority of on the internet marketing professionals stop working to realize that the genuine power of internet marketing lies in using tested products like clickfunnels, which is precisely what the similarity clickfunnels alternative is based around. It is CRM software program that incorporates seamlessly with numerous advertising and marketing places like blog sites, online forums, Facebook fanpages, sites, and email checklists to assist businesses create optimum lead conversion. Not only is CRM a powerful recruiting and monitoring device, it is likewise a low-cost way to create maximum sales. So like clickfunnels, if you wish to make money online, invest in an effective recruiting and also monitoring device like CRM.

Nonetheless, if you want to invest in an extensive internet marketing system that can capture leads, market efficiently, as well as supply impressive assistance after the sale, you ought to absolutely check into the likes of crm Microsoft dynamics llc. As the name suggests, crm software application is the CRM system that you have been using all along – however in an entire new type. With these impressive features, crm Microsoft dynamics etc is the complete option for online businesses. Not only will it make your job a great deal less complicated, it will certainly additionally allow you to increase your business and also tackle larger clients with ease.

One of the unique features of clickfunnels valuing version is its one-of-a-kind ability to offer unrestricted web pages for a cost effective month-to-month fee. Unlike various other advertising and marketing platforms that restrict the variety of pages that you can purchase, limitless pages allows you to develop endless web pages, market them to other services, and also remain to produce targeted traffic for your company. In other words, you do not need to continuously upgrade your CRM software application to stay on par with altering advertising and marketing patterns. With endless web pages at a reduced month-to-month charge, you can maintain your CRM software program and continue to earn a profit from your company.

Another one-of-a-kind attribute of clickfunnels valuing model is its flexibility. Unlike many other web-based CRM software systems, you have the flexibility to upgrade your software program at anytime with complete versatility. This suggests that you will not be stuck with whatever Microsoft has to provide available – consisting of Microsoft Dynamics General Practitioner. With its state of the art innovation, clickfunnels can take care of all the features of Microsoft Characteristics GP such as data mining, analytical procedures, customized control panels, as well as powerful coverage. So even if you currently make use of other CRM products, you can conveniently transfer your information and all your job to clickfunnels easily.

Lastly, clickfunnels comes with an astonishingly effective function called “keap monitoring”. What does this indicate? Basically, keap is a statistics that determines the effectiveness and also effectiveness of your capture web page – it gives you an idea how many people opened your landing page but still really did not sign up for your listing. What you require to recognize is which of these people went on and filled in your opt-in form as well as why. To get these numbers, you utilize clickfunnels’ unique touchdown page submitter wizard that automates the procedure by videotaping every step of the touchdown page process, including click the opt-in switch, number of recipients that chose in, and so on.

So what is so special regarding clickfunnels? Initially, it’s very easy to use, especially for beginners to internet marketing. Second, it is just one of the few CRM items that can incorporate with various back-end systems such as Salesforce, NetSuite, as well as Microsoft Dynamics General Practitioner. This gives you access to real-time figures that you can utilize to keep track of efficiency and tweak methods accordingly. And lastly, with its effective keap tracking system, you can easily locate mistakes and also incongruities in touchdown page optimization tools, such as in-page as well as cross-page manuscripts. With clickfunnels, you can conveniently stay clear of prospective errors that would cost you very much.


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Clickfunnels Check If Members Not On Any List

ClickFunnels is a very cutting-edge online marketing strategy that entails developing an automated online sales funnel. You might believe this was a program made by some green-eyed optimizer with some magic internet marketing software program. Well, you could not be a lot more wrong! This program is really a well-respected, budget-friendly, and high transforming sales device.

So what is clickfunnels choice, as well as how does it compare to the extra prominent paid traffic and landing web pages programs? Here is the bargain: ClickFunnels is not merely an all in one sales and marketing funnel program. Sure, it has a complete plan of pre-conceived web pages and graphics that can hook your prospects on autopilot. However, if you are seeking a complete remedy to your company leads, there is no replacement for the tried and tested performance of tested products like touchdown pages and cost-free traffic approaches. Right here is where the distinction between what is known as a “professional” plan as well as what is commonly called “cost-free” strategies becomes apparent.

Most on the internet marketing experts stop working to realize that the real power of online marketing depends on using proven items like clickfunnels, which is precisely what the similarity clickfunnels choice is based around. It is CRM software program that integrates effortlessly with numerous advertising and marketing places like blog sites, online forums, Facebook fanpages, web sites, and also email listings to assist companies produce optimum lead conversion. Not only is CRM a powerful recruiting and also administration device, it is likewise a low-priced means to produce optimum sales. So like clickfunnels, if you want to generate income online, purchase an effective recruiting as well as monitoring device like CRM.

Nevertheless, if you intend to invest in a thorough online marketing platform that can record leads, market properly, as well as provide impressive assistance after the sale, you should most definitely look into the likes of crm Microsoft characteristics llc. As the name suggests, crm software application is the CRM system that you have actually been making use of the whole time – however in a whole new form. With these superior features, crm Microsoft dynamics etc is the full solution for online services. Not only will it make your work a whole lot less complicated, it will certainly also allow you to broaden your service and tackle larger clients easily.

One of the unique features of clickfunnels pricing design is its unique capacity to give endless pages for an economical month-to-month charge. Unlike other advertising systems that limit the number of pages that you can buy, unlimited web pages enables you to develop limitless web pages, market them to other companies, and remain to produce targeted traffic for your organization. In other words, you don’t need to regularly update your CRM software to stay on par with transforming advertising and marketing patterns. With unlimited web pages at a reduced regular monthly fee, you can preserve your CRM software as well as remain to gain a profit from your organization.

An additional special attribute of clickfunnels valuing design is its adaptability. Unlike most various other web-based CRM software systems, you have the freedom to update your software program at anytime with total versatility. This implies that you will not be stuck to whatever Microsoft has to supply available – consisting of Microsoft Dynamics GP. With its modern technology, clickfunnels can deal with all the functions of Microsoft Dynamics GP such as information mining, analytical processes, personalized dashboards, as well as powerful coverage. So even if you currently use various other CRM products, you can conveniently transfer your data and all your work to clickfunnels effortlessly.

Lastly, clickfunnels comes with an exceptionally effective function called “keap monitoring”. What does this mean? Primarily, keap is a statistics that measures the performance and performance of your squeeze page – it provides you a suggestion how many individuals opened your touchdown page however still really did not enroll in your list. What you require to know is which of these individuals proceeded and completed your opt-in kind and also why. To get these numbers, you use clickfunnels’ special touchdown page submitter wizard that automates the process by recording every step of the landing page procedure, including clicks on the opt-in button, number of receivers that chose in, and more.

So what is so unique concerning clickfunnels? Initially, it’s very easy to use, especially for beginners to online marketing. Second, it is just one of the few CRM items that can integrate with numerous back-end systems such as Salesforce, NetSuite, and Microsoft Characteristics GP. This provides you access to real-time figures that you can use to monitor performance and also fine-tune strategies appropriately. And lastly, with its effective keap tracking system, you can easily track down errors as well as variances in touchdown page optimization tools, such as in-page and cross-page scripts. With clickfunnels, you can easily prevent possible mistakes that would certainly cost you very much.


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Apple CEO Tim Cook took to the stage at the much-anticipated “Gather Round” media extravaganza in Cupertino this morning, and the usual leaks in the buildup to the annual hardware-focused event meant that we already had some idea of what to expect.

With the event now over, here’s a quick recap of all the key announcements to emerge from the Steve Jobs Theater today.

Before the main action unfolded, Cook actually revealed that Apple has almost hit a major milestone of 2 billion iOS devices shipped, meaning it has taken just shy of four years to double up on its previous big billion milestone.

But few people likely cared about those numbers. Everyone was waiting to find out about all the juicy new products.

Apple Watch

Apple Watch

Above: Taking an ECG with the Apple Watch Series 4.

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The first big announcement from the event was the new Apple Watch Series 4, which sports the first major design overhaul since the smart timepiece’s introduction back in 2015.

Besides new internals, the watches — which again come in two sizes — feature a 35 percent larger display on the smaller incarnation and 32 percent larger display on the bigger model. It’s also a little thinner than the predecessor and ships with a bunch of new health-focused features such as the ability to detect falls, take ECGs, and guide you through breathing exercises.

It’s also worth highlighting that the Apple Watch Series 4 now comes with a new S4 chip inside, which is a dual-core 64-bit processor that promises twice the performance of the previous Apple Watch.

Elsewhere, Apple also demoed a bunch of new features that will be enabled with the upcoming watchOS update, including improved activity tracking and automatic workout detection. The updated watchOS 5 will be available from September 17.

The Apple Watch Series 4 starts at $399, though the cellular model kicks off at $499. Both will be available to buy on preorder this coming Friday, but they won’t ship until September 21.

Above: Three new iPhones.

The stars of the show, as expected, were the new slate of iPhone devices.

First up, the company unveiled the 5.8-inch iPhone XS and 6.5-inch iPhone XS Max, which are similar to last year’s models aesthetically but come with the usual design and performance tweaks that we’ve come to expect from its S-branded devices.

But with the 6.-5 inch screen on the iPhone XS Max, Apple now has its biggest — and highest resolution — smartphone on the market.

Apple also confirmed a previous rumor: Both its new flagship phones will come with dual-SIM capabilities, with most markets gaining access to this feature through eSIM technology that has previously been made available on some iPads. However, in China Apple will include two physical SIM slots.

Powering the duo of devices is the new A12 processor, the company’s first 7-nanometer chip, which promises 50 percent improved graphics performance. It also comes with an eight-core Neural Engine, which is geared toward vastly enhanced machine learning capabilities. Apple also demonstrated a new real-time augmented reality (AR) game based on the classic Galaga arcade game.

In addition to the two new flagships, Apple unveiled the cheaper iPhone XR smartphone, featuring a Liquid Retina display. While it’s similar to the iPhone X, it sports a lower-end screen and a bunch of other downgrades such as a single-lens rear camera and an LCD screen rather than OLED.

The iPhone XS starts at $999, while the Xs Max will kick off at $1,099, and both devices are available on preorder from September 14 with a shipping date of one week later. The iPhone XR starts at $749 and will be available on preorder from October 19, though it won’t ship until October 26.

While iOS 12 was unveiled for developers earlier this year, it’s typical that Apple formally launches the upgraded mobile operating system to the public around the time of new iPhones … and this year is no different. The company revealed that iOS 12 will be available to all compatible iPhones from September 17.

In other news

Above: Siri functionality is all that separates HomePod from being just another speaker.

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In addition to the Watch and iPhone reveals, Apple shoehorned a handful of extra tidbits into its announcements today.

One of the most notable of those news tidbits is that the Apple HomePod smart speaker will soon support phone calls, meaning you can ask Siri to call a specific number or contact from your address book. Siri will also soon be able to converse in Spanish, set multiple timers, and search for songs based on lyrics.

Apple TV and macOS

Apple released the betas for iOS 12, watchOS 5, macOS Mojave, and tvOS 12 at its annual WWDC developer event in June. We already knew that the first of those OS upgrades will get their official launches on September 17, but Apple also quietly revealed that tvOS 12 will be unfurled that same day, though macOS Mojave won’t arrive until September 24.

Discounts and deaths

Most new iPhone launches are accompanied by news of big discounts on older models, as well as the killing off of some older models. Keeping up with tradition, Apple has knocked $100 off the price of an iPhone 7 and iPhone 8, while it revealed it will no longer sell the iPhone SE and iPhone 6s — this means that you can longer officially buy an iPhone with a 3.5mm headphone jack. The company also took the big decision to discontinue last year’s iPhone X.

Finally, Apple is also cutting the price of the Apple Watch Series 3 so it now starts at $279, while the Series 1 incarnation has now been discontinued.

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Controlling smart devices with their voice is something most Alexa users do regularly. In fact, customers now use Alexa for smart home controls hundreds of millions of times each week, according to Amazon. Perhaps it’s no wonder, then, that Ring — the device maker Amazon acquired for over $1 billion in February 2018 — is launching a slew of new products compatible with Alexa, following the introduction of the Ring Door View Cam in January 2019.

Control Center

Perhaps the headliner is Control Center, a forthcoming component of the Ring app that will afford customers greater control over devices, services, and more. When it arrives later this month, users will be able to see and manage connected mobile, desktop, and table services, as well as third-party services, and to opt out of video requests from Ring’s local police partners. (Ring notes that it currently has 33 smart lock integrations in its ecosystem alone.) Future versions of Control Center will add additional privacy and security controls that provide greater visibility into Ring’s data handling practices.

Control Center might be perceived as a direct response to criticism from advocacy groups like Fight for the Future and the Electronic Frontier Foundation, which have accused Ring of using its cameras and Neighbors app (which delivers safety alerts) to build a private surveillance network via police partnerships. The Electronic Frontier Foundation in particular has singled out Ring for marketing strategies that foster fear and promote a sale-spurring “vicious cycle,” and for “[facilitating] reporting of so-called ‘suspicious’ behavior that really amounts to racial profiling.”

“Ring enters 2020 with a robust lineup of security devices, and we will continue to focus on innovating new products while enhancing our customers’ experiences, especially around privacy and user control,” said Ring founder and chief innovator Jamie Siminoff. “[W]e’re excited to offer our customers over 50 different products they can choose from to build their custom, whole home security system.”

Access Controller Pro

Second up is the Ring Access Controller Pro, which allows customers to remotely let in visitors and receive deliveries via Key by Amazon. (You’ll recall that Key by Amazon is an opt-in service that allows delivery people to enter homes, garages, condos, and apartments to leave packages.) When paired with a Ring Video Doorbell or Cam, the Access Controller Pro enables the unlocking and relocking of gates from the Ring app’s Live View screen.

In-home package delivery is an area of acute interest for Ring parent Amazon, which last January extended its Key delivery service to third-party smart locks and garage doors. Amazon officially launched in-garage delivery for U.S.-based Prime customers in April 2019, nearly four months after first announcing the service, and it recently expanded Key to new cities, including Charlotte, North Carolina; Columbus, Ohio; Fresno, California; Las Vegas, Nevada; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and Virginia Beach, Virgina.

The Access Controller Pro is available today on Ring’s and Amazon’s websites starting at $299. It’ll also be available bundled with Ring’s new Stick Up Cam Battery for $390 on Amazon.

Smart LED light bulbs

With respect to lighting, Ring is filling out its portfolio with a lineup of smart LED light bulbs in two styles: the A19 and PAR38. The A19 Smart Bulb is designed for indoor use and protected outside spaces, while the PAR38 Smart LED Bulb is ruggedized against inclement weather and dust.

Customers can use the Ring Bridge — Ring’s dedicated control hub — to group and control the A19 and PAR38, and to remotely power toggle the lights and adjust their brightness. They’re also able to set schedules using the Ring app, and when the lights are linked with peripherals containing motion sensors, they can trigger them with motion.

The A19 Smart Bulb and PAR38 Smart Bulb will be available online and at The Home Depot later this year.

Smart Lighting Solar

Ring lastly introduced three new solar-powered Smart Lighting devices, including a new floodlight and path light. They join Ring’s existing outdoor motion-sensing lights, some of which were brought to market through the subsidiary’s Mr. Beams acquisition.

The Ring Solar Floodlight — which features a combined 1,300 lumens and a 45-foot maximum motion detection range, as well as adjustable mounts and settings — is a motion-activated smart light for illuminating driveways, yards, and walkways. As for the motion-activated Ring Solar Steplight and Ring Solar Pathlight, they’re designed to illuminate stairs, decks, porches, and other high-traffic areas.

When paired with the Ring Bridge, the Steplight’s and Pathlight’s brightness and motion sensitivity can be adjusted on the fly. Additionally, the lights support custom light schedules, including “dusk to dawn glow” for continuous light that brightens when motion is detected.

As with the A19 Smart Bulb and PAR38 Smart Bulb, the Floodlight, Steplight, and Pathlight will be available online and at The Home Depot later this year.

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Hoya picta at 1X

A macro photograph is one in which the size of the subject on the negative or image sensor is life size or greater. Here is a photo taken over the weekend of Hoya picta at 1x or exactly the size of the Canon 60D’s image sensor (28.20mm) with absolutely no cropping.  Tomorrow I will post a photo of picta at 2x.  Photos are taken with Canon’s MP-E 65mm f2.8 Manual Focus Lens.


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After Hours Emergency Pet Care Services

Our veterinarians provide all night care for sick and injured pets, including cats, dogs, some exotic and small mammals.

If your pet is sick, injured, or acting unusual in the evening or over the weekend, call us immediately. We are open from 6pm and 8am on weeknights, and 24-hours on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

If you are experiencing a daytime emergency between Monday and Friday, please contact VETSS in Charlottesville.

Our Emergency Care

Our team is experienced and has the expertise, technology, and ability to handle some of the most life-threatening situations for pets.

On-site Laboratory and Diagnostic Equipment

For diagnostic decisions, our doctors have access to an on-site laboratory. This allows them to evaluate your pet’s body chemistry. We also have radiography (X-ray) and ultrasound machinery to get a good look at any internal issues. For cats and dogs exhibiting eye problems, our tonometry pen allows us to check your pet’s eye pressure. With it, we can diagnose dangerous conditions like glaucoma, which can lead to blindness if not treated with urgency.

Veterinary Emergency Services Pharmacy

If your veterinarian recommends any follow-up medications to your pet upon discharge, you can get them immediately from our on-site pharmacy.

Fully-equipped Surgical Suite

Our surgical suite contains everything we need to perform a variety of lifesaving interventions. This includes suturing lacerations, setting broken bones, and addressing damage to internal organs. We also have an on-site feline blood donor, and five on-call blood donors for canines. For large dogs, we have a hydraulic lift table to safely raise them to a level where they can be examined and treated.

Specialist Referrals

Every once in a while, we encounter a condition we cannot treat. We will do our best to stabilize your pet and provide a referral to the most qualified and appropriate specialists.

Our Lifesaving Equipment

In the event your pet has been in an accident or is in need of urgent lifesaving care, we boast a modern, well-equipped hospital that uses state-of-the-art equipment to perform all of our procedures.

Our full suite of patient monitoring tools includes:

  • ECG for measuring heart activity
  • Blood Pressure monitoring
  • SpO2 for measuring pulse and blood oxygen
For patients in need of life-support, we provide:

  • Oxygen Therapy
  • Fluid Therapy
  • We also have two different fluid warming machines to ensure any necessary fluids passing through IVs are body temperature before entering your pet’s body
  • Our on-site incubators are heated and have integrated oxygen lines
  • Our staff is fully trained in safely administering Isoflurane Anesthesia so your pet can be free of pain during surgeries.

Our Care Begins From the Moment You Arrive

Our trained front desk personnel will begin the triage process as soon as you walk in the door. They will ask you to describe your pet's symptoms and its personal history. They will also use their professional training to assess the animal's appearance. Pets that require immediate attention will be taken to the emergency room.

If your pet is stable, the front desk personnel will ask you to wait for the next available technician. Once ready, the technician will escort you both to an examination room to take your pet's breathing rate, pulse, and temperature. A licensed veterinarian will then arrive and give your pet a complete physical and proceed to provide any necessary treatment.

Attention: Some protocols have changed due to COVID-19. Learn more about our services changes here, Curbside, No Contact Appointments.

Contact Us to Talk to Our Team

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MARINA DEL REY, California — She's got brown hair and brown eyes, and she's dressed in a black Lycra suit. That's right: It's the famous Mattel doll Barbie, in the flesh. And she's woke as hell.

Her name is America Young, and for the past three years, she's donned a motion-capture suit every month as part of Mattel’s effort to bring the 59-year-old icon into the digital age.

On shoot days, Young is presented with a script that she quickly reviews and acts out in Barbie’s “bedroom,” an empty white room but for a few sets of stacked apple boxes that represent furniture. As Young performs, animators take notes as they work to turn the stick figure on their screens into the familiar blonde — supplemented with a human edge.

Despite Barbie's universal fame, kids weren’t playing with her like they used to, Mattel says — they want iPads, instead.

So in 2015, Barbie got her own vlog.

Today, she has nearly 5 million subscribers on YouTube, an audience that draws from every age group. Mattel says the vlog has played a major role in turning around 20 years of declining sales: Since its launch, Barbie sales have climbed, increasing by 24 percent this year alone.

Barbie’s channel is similar to her human influencer counterparts: She does viral challenges and makeup tutorials, and even goes deep on topics like depression. In her latest video, for example, Barbie breaks down the “dream gap,” a phenomenon where girls begin to lose confidence in their own competence at age 5.

And like other YouTubers, Barbie also gives subtle nods to her merch, like the baking challenge she debuted around the time a new oven came on the market. But unlike her YouTube counterparts, she has a team behind her with backgrounds in children’s programming and psychology making sure that everything she says is packaged just right.

“I don't think I, as a writer, feel comfortable having a conversation that would give Barbie a singular point of view, because we're about bringing everybody together,” said Mattel executive producer Julia Pistor.

That's because, at the end of the day, even Barbie’s warm and fuzzy vlogs need to translate into cash — and that can’t happen if she takes too strong a stand.

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MULTI COUNTRY CYCLING- Indochina Cycle Tour & Bike Tour

A Fascinating Indochina Bike Tour And Cycling Tour with Vietnam Adventure Cycling

Indochina is quickly becoming one of the most renowned holiday destinations incorporating Cambodian jungles, Vietnam’s picturesque landscapes and breathtaking plains of Laos.

So, what is the best way to explore all that the Indochina region has to offer? Up course, an Indochina cycling tour. At Vietnam Adventure Cycling, we try hard to make all of our Indochina bike tours as enjoyable as they could be by constantly fine-tuning our services & itineraries. Through careful itinerary planning, preparation, proper staff training and attention to our guest’s requirements, we strive to deliver a safe, comfortable and fulfilling travel experience every time.

So, get ready for a fascinating trip through Indochina with our professional tour guides. Explore Laos with its massive royal palace, golden Buddhist shrines and welcoming tribal minority people, prior to continuing to Vietnam to reveal the highlights of south and north including, Saigon, Mekong and Halong. The last destination will be the enthralling monarchy of Cambodia, where you’ll discover the jungle clad Ta Phrom & the royal Angkor Wat rising from the early sunrise mist.

Highlights of our Indochina bike tour:

· Discover Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos in just 14 days with our speedy yet comprehensive itinerary.

· Explore Indochina as you have never seen it earlier from the comfort of your bicycle seat. Cycling is the best way to travel off the beaten path.

· Meet your appetite with some of the Southeast Asia’s famously appetizing local & regional foods.

· Get amongst wildlife, nature, small villages and ancient relics, and also some of the liveliest towns of Southeast Asia.

All our tour guides are intensely trained, very passionate and have deep knowledge regarding the Indochina region. The route and itinerary we organize based on a standard element – to ignore the crowded highway so that you can cycle your way through to some of the untouched destinations of Indochina region.

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My entire website had a database issue and when it was restored, this is one of the few pages that has lost it functionality. Please forgive me while I try to correct the problem.

If you have any specific questions, feel free to reach out via email, phone, or direct message on social media.

Am I available on a specific date?

I do not publicly display days that I am booked/available, so the only way to find out is to ask. For example I wasn’t booked for one of the most popular wedding dates in the last twenty years “7/7/07”, however I had almost 20 requests for “6/7/08” alone after I was booked. For date requests and other information email me through the Connect page, or directly at  vincent [dot] johnson [at] othervertical [dot] com .

Do you shoot “photojournalistic” style

“Photojournalistic Style” seems to be the “it” word, these days in the wedding photography world. The fact is; “Photojournalism” is a profession, not a photographic style. My style is my style and my job as the photographer at your wedding is to document that moment in your life. Portfolios are a great way of figuring out a photographers style. I always suggest that not only do you check out my wedding portfolio, but also my other work and the non-wedding work of any other photographer you might be looking at. That’s where you’ll find their style.
For more on my take on “Photojournalistic” wedding photography & other things related to wedding photography, check out my Blog

How many images do you normally take?

For an average 8 hour wedding I shoot between 1,500 & 2,000 images.

What should I included in my initial contact with you to get a wedding photography quote?

The majority of my wedding photography quotes are customized to the couple, so it’s very rare that I give an exact quote after an initial email. The starting rate for a weekend wedding (Fri-Sun) is $1,700. Info to include; date, city, expected photography time start to finish, any pre-or-post portraits sessions you want, albums/prints products you’re interested in, & whether you want a 2nd photographer, or video.

Do I have to pay for everything before the wedding?

No. A retainer equal to 50% of your package, is due in 2 months from the signing of the contract, never more than $1,000. The final amount due, must be paid in full on, or before the wedding day. Album payments (except prepaid discounts) are due when the order is placed.

Why are you less expensive than other photographers & studios?

The answer is kind of simple, I don’t just photograph weddings. I’m busy year round doing commercial photography & photojournalism and not just working during peak wedding season. Being a professional photographer for over 20 years, means many of my clients find me by word of mouth. On top of that most of my photographic work is done on location, or in my in-home studio. Add it all up and you’re paying for the photos and not my advertising and rent expenses.

Why are you more expensive than other photographers & studios?

Since the advent of the digital camera the number of people who claim photography as a hobby has increased. The sad part is, quite a few wedding photographers, be it independent, or studio hired, are nothing more than weekend shutterbugs looking to supplement their regular income. It’s simply supply & demand, there is a demand for saving money on wedding expenses & there is a supply of inexperienced photographers willing to make just a couple of hundred dollars a few weekends a year. My advice, if you find one of these photographers, ask them what they do during the week? If it isn’t photography, buyer be ware.

Will you travel?

Yes, whether it’s driving to a location in the Midwest, or anywhere my passport will get me, I’m open to traveling to shoot your wedding. In most cases the only additional costs occur when the location is over a 2 hours drive from Chicago, in the form of flight & hotel expenses.  I generally requests at least a two night stay, a full day ahead to arrive before the ceremony, this helps make up for possible flight delays, and then night of the wedding. If I hang out longer that’s on my dime.

What do you charge to travel?

I like to travel, so my travel expenses can be covered at cost, either by you directly (booking hotel & airfare), or included in the deposit.  I don’t expect first class air & a room at the Ritz, but unless the wedding is in the jungle, I don’t expect Pond Hopper Air & a tent, either.

Do you have an assistant if I want a second photographer?

Nothing but professionals here. I do not employ assistants, interns, or any other kind of helpers when it comes to creating photos & videos at a wedding. I hire a seasoned second photographer from a network of fellow professional photographers who all shoot weddings on their own, but are not photographing the day you’ve booked me. Cost for a second photographer is generally based on the number of hours they are photographing.

Big Studios Part 1: “I talked to a large photography studio that does weddings and they warned me against using an independent photographer.”

Big studios are playing up their assets to cover up their short fallings. They can often use over a dozen different photographers throughout the course of the year. Most of their photographers have limited investment in the longevity of the studio and view it as just working for some one else till they can open their own studio. Also, photos you may see on their companies web site often aren’t taken by the same photographer you’re getting. Or worse, the images in the studio’s portfolio are by some one who doesn’t even work there anymore. Read the next questions to see some more scare tactics a large studio might use. Your photographer should be the one you talk to from start to finish, not just some one you meet once and then follows notes taken from the sales person who booked the wedding.

Big Studios Part 2: “What happens if the independent photographer is hit by a bus on the way to the church?”

While this question isn’t word for word, it’s from an FAQ of a big studio’s website. Every bride fears the “Rainy Day” scenario. You know the story, it will rain, the cake will fall over, the photographer won’t show up and the groom will run off with the Maid of Honor. The fear os this happening has actually created an subset of insurance polices for such things. Sure, a big studio may be able to get you a replacement one or two days before, but even they would be hard pressed to find someone an hour or two before the ceremony, and either-way do you really want to pay top dollar for a the low man on the totem pole? Over the years, myself and several other photographers have set up a small network to address this issue. We generally find one of us who isn’t working that weekend to fill in as a backup for worst case scenarios. However, if you still have this fear, I always suggest getting a second photographer. In the unlikely event of my near fatal bus encounter however, any deposit or payment already made for the second photographer would be refunded.

Big Studios Part 3: “Some photographers use their house as their office. Where do you go if there’s a problem?”

Yes, I do use my house. I use book stores, coffee houses. I’ve even met a couple from Milwaukee at the I-94 Oasis in Deerfield. Lets be honest here, traffic stinks! If you’re not in the same area as me and would like to meet in between, I’ll gladly travel, even if you haven’t booked me yet. I use my home address, not a PO Box, for all mail correspondence. How does that big studio that uses the name of it’s great grandfather deal with complaints? “That photographer doesn’t work for us anymore.” I can’t do that, so not only do you know where I live, my name is my reputation.

Big Studios Part 4: “You should use a photographer who only shoots weddings. They will know the right positions and lighting techniques.”

Besides the fact that I meet with couples at least once before their wedding to go over a time line and ceremony layout, a good photographer knows how to adjust for lighting and position. I’ve shot professional sports in blizzards & rain storms, followed elected officials & celebrities in and our of crowded buildings on assignments, so I’m not really worried about my skills when it comes to shooting at a church, ballroom, or an outdoor wedding you shouldn’t be either.

Do I get to see proofs?

The simple answer is, no, I do not do proofs. Proofs were generally a quick and low quality print to help couples pick out what they wanted printed, or in an album and typically thrown away. Now days you get to see the real thing and you get to keep it too. Included with every package is non-watermarked full digital copies.  However, I will gladly get your proofs if you want them, but it would be an additional cost.

Do I get digital copies of everything you shoot?

Yes. Do you really want to have to track down a studio, or photographer each time you want a new 8×10? No you don’t. As part of every package I include full copies of every image I take. Make them into Christmas cards or create your own album. Each contract includes an unlimited personal usage rights to the photos. They are yours to use in any non-commercial way you want.

I want a wedding album, what do you offer?

My go to wedding albums are custom designed by me, and hand-printed in Italy.

Albums, custom designed by me & hand printed in Italy.

I typically work with albums with a full page real photographic prints, but I can do everything from an old school matte frame album, to a softcover magazine style album. Want small business card size flip books to give away as presents, or thank yous? I can do that too. Parent’s books, travel albums or the grand daddy of them all, a Graphi Studio Wedding Book. You can be as involved, or as hands off as you want in the design process.

Do I get an online gallery?

A password protected online gallery is part of each wedding package. It can be used for for viewing, or for purchasing printed photos. There is no additional charge for this feature.

What do you think is the most important thing to look for from a photographer beside good images?

You should like the person and feel like you can let them into your world. When I shoot a wedding, I’m with you before you put on the dress, or tux. My images are ten times better when the couples feel comfortable with me around. In most cases I’ll be with you as much, or more than the wedding planner, bridal party, or your parents on this day. I try to stay light hearted and easy going at weddings. Because of this I have a few former couples who I now call friends.

How Much Does A Second Photographer Cost?

Cost for a second photographer is generally based on the number of hours they are photographing. It generally starts around $600.

How much do your albums cost?

Album prices are not easy to price before hand. A 40 page album can vary in price by $500 if the cover & size of the book are different. General price is calculated by (page design+material cost=total price). The simplest albums start around $400, with an average album running between $800-$1,200. All Graphi Studio albums I make come with a lifetime guarantee and are of an heirloom quality that can be passed on to your children.

Am I done asking questions yet?

The FAQ section is set up by category, don’t forget to take advantage of narrowing down the questions by topics. If you still have more, feel free to get in touch with me via the connect page. Also, if you want some professional insight on wedding photography (even if you don’t use me as your photographer) check out my blog.

What do you charge for a portrait photography session?

A portrait session for a family, couple, or single person typically start at $200. This price is not available for business, actor, or modeling headshots. Please see my work at Othervertical Media for commercial photography needs.

What is included in a typical portrait photo session?

A typical portrait photography session will start by choosing whether to do in-studio, or outdoor photoshoot. They roughly last between 30-45 minutes worth of photography time, and post shoot photo reviews can happen if scheduled ahead of the shoot. A final product of six full sized, retouched, non-watermarked digital photos, selected by the client will be delivered electronically. Additional photos are available, but may cost an additional fee.

How many people can I get in a family portrait session?

A family portrait sessions is generally intended for the immediate family (example; parents, children, maybe a family pet). That being said, it is not unheard of to have a grandparent, or adult aunt/uncle in the family portrait as well. Large family group photos are easily accomplished, but are not typically included in the a family portrait session.

What’s the difference between commercial & personal usage?

You may have seen the term “personal usage rights” or “not for commercial use” used on the site and thought “what does that mean?” Images have value and in the photography world that usually means how they are used in the end. If you want to make 100 8×10 prints and give them to friends & family for Christmas; That’s personal use. If you want to use a photo I take for your next business card, or advertisement; that’s commercial use and there is special licensing and cost associated with that. Under no circumstances are any photos I take to be sold by anyone other than me without a written agreement.

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Why Innovators Should Still Aim for an IPO, Not An Acquisition

Sep 12, 2012 | By Xconomy

I was extremely pleased to see Congress pass and the President sign the JOBS Act, which will loosen the IPO process for emerging growth companies.

A lot of ink (or is that pixels) was spilled talking about how this bill will help the economy, but I want to dig a bit under the covers to explain why having a robust IPO market is so critical to innovation, even in light of the current indigestion surrounding Groupon, Zynga, and Facebook. To do so, one needs to understand how and why most mergers fail and why growth companies are uniquely positioned to drive innovation.

There are natural inflection points in a private company’s lifecycle which drive financing or exit decisions. As companies cross into the $10 million to $20 million annual revenue band, the entrepreneur and his investors have often been in the business for five or more years…

Today we announced the fifth annual results of the largest research study ever done on the response practices of companies to their own internet inquiries. The announcements were initially made to companies at Dreamforce 2012, the industry leading trade show of, and arguably the top sales companies in the world…

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8 Days  Tanzania Budget Camping Safari from Mwanza through Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro crater and Tarangire National Park you experience a really nature of Tanzania National Parks to Kenyan National Parks and Reserves.

Day 1- Mwanza/Serengeti
Drive on a tarmac road from Mwanza to Ndabaka gate. Explore the western corridor zone, observing masses of residents in their natural habitats. Stop at the Grumeti River and Retima hippo pool where hippos and giant Nile crocodiles can be found in abundance. Travel further to Seronera area where animals can be seen in abundance including leopard, prides of lion, packs of spotted hyenas, cheetahs, and many plain animals like buffaloes, topi, hartebeest, wildebeest, waterbucks, elands, zebras, gazelles, warthogs, and numerous species of birds. More than 100 species can be observed in a day. Continue to the Campsite for dinner and a good night.Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2 - Full day in Serengeti
You have full day in Serengeti ecosystem; you may start the day with early morning game drive at 6:00 am, breakfast afterwards.Further game drives over the big Serengeti Park, the Rocks out crop commonly known as Kopjes, pronounced as copy which is Afrikaans language from South Africa meaning “The Spear Head”, harbors allot of animals.These Rocks are breeding sites for Cheetah, Lion, Leopard and Wild Dog.As you visit you’ll see Lions relaxing on top of the rocks, some which were given the name Simba Kopjes.After enough gaming, drive to the Campsite for hot lunch, after lunch take some rest till dawn, then go for sun set game drive, enjoying the sun sets of Serengeti also the best chance to spot nocturnal animals.Afterwards, drive back to Campsite for dinner and overnight.Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3 - Serengeti / Ngorongoro
Start this day with a sunrise game drive at 6:00 a.m. Afterwards, drive back to the campsite for breakfast, thereafter will be having a half day game drive and then later leave the Serengeti for Ngorongoro via the southern Serengeti short grass plains, commonly known as the endless plains. It’s here where the name Serengeti was derived, a Maasai word meaning “The Endless Plains” . Evening ascend and drive to the place of your accommodation for your time for rest and a night stop at the Campsite.Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Day 4 - Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, we will proceed to Ngorongoro crater for a half-day game drive, which is the 8th natural wonder of the world and the unique, world famous caldera with the most abundant wildlife. We will descend into the Ngorongoro crater floor. From the comfort of your open-top vehicle, descending down the crater, you will enjoy amazing panoramic view and if you are lucky, you will see the Big five. The caldera is exhibiting more than 120 species of mammals. We will also visit saline lakes such as lake Magadi, which is a magnet for flamingos and other water birds. We will see pools full of hippos, the endangered East Africa’s last black rhinos including birds such as secretary bird, white stork arriving from Europe during the wet season, kori bustards, crowned cranes and ostriches. It is for sure a landscape of sheer beauty. Another big draw card to this picturesque park is its dense population of predators, which include lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs and the ever-elusive leopard, which sometimes requires a trained eye to spot. After the thrills and excitement of the day, you will have a picnic lunch in the park. Later ascend and drive direct to Lake Natron for the rest and a night stop at Campsite.Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5 - Lake Natron
After breakfast drive Enjoy the full day Lake Natron Safari where the highlights include the Engaresero river gorge, breeding flamingos in the soda lake, waterfalls and rift cliffs, (water-shoes are required, and swimsuits) hiking to the escarpment or the lake. Dinner and overnight at the campsite.Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6 - Lake Manyara
Drive southwards towards Lake Manyara National Park via Karatu town. Before you reach the park entry gate, we'll stop at the view point and observe the whole Manyara Park and its beautiful scenery. Next, we'll register and enter the park, which is famous for the abundance of primates along with baboon in troops, vervet monkeys, blue or sykes monkeys, and galago (also known as bush babies). Along the shallow lake, you’ll see a lot of water birds, flamingoes, great white pelicans, ducks and geese, teals, and grebes. Next, we'll visit hot water springs best known as (Maji Moto) and observe volcanic actions.Afterwards, drive back to Campsite for dinner and overnight.Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7 - Tarangire National Park
After breakfast you will be collected from your Camp and drive to the Tarangire National Park for the Full day Game drive. The park is best known for its elephant herds, savannah, baobab trees, seasonal swamps and the life-giving Tarangire River. Animals gather at the river and giraffes, bushbucks and hartebeests are often seen. The park is also home to buffaloes, zebras and wildebeests which are always closely followed by a range of predators such as lions. Leopards are seen every once in a while but cheetahs are rarely spotted. From the open roof of the vehicle you will be able to absorb the landscape and watch the animals. Later in the Evening, drive back to the Camp for the Dinner and Overnight.Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8 - Tarangire National Park / Kilimanjaro Airport
After breakfast at the Camp, Continue with game drive on Viewing the Beauty of Tarangire National park. This is the third largest park in Tanzania and it is characterized by the amazingly large herds of elephants that can be encountered in this park. Later drive to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your Flight Home depend on Flight time. End of the Memorable Tour!Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

  • Camping safari according to the itinerary
  • Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
  • Professional, English-speaking guide
  • Professional, English-speaking safari cook
  • Overnight stays in safari tents
  • Camping equipment (tents, sleeping mats, chairs, tables etc.)
  • Meals according to the itinerary
  • Mineral water
  • All mentioned activities
  • All national park fees
  • Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari
  • Sleeping bag
  • Flights
  • Optional activities
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Visa fees
  • Tips
  • Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
  • Travel insurance

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What can I expect on a typical safari day?
This is your safari trip, your adventure! You decide how you want to spend your time on this vacation. If you would like to spend a full day on safari, you are definitely welcomed to do so. Visa Expeditions does not restrict your mileage, fuel or how much time you want to be on safari. While some days you may decide set out by sunrise, other days you can have a slower-paced breakfast before starting your daily exploration. Simply sit down with your guide to plan your day and meals the night before. Your guide will have plenty of suggestions, but of course, the decision is yours.
What to Bring on Safari
Safaris are casual vacations! Dress comfortably and pack lightly. As you will be spending most of your safari viewing in the vehicle, loose-fitting and light coloured clothing is recommended. Avoid dark colours (i.e. black, dark blue) as they tend to attract unwanted attention from insects such as the tsetse fly.
What are the park fee regulations?
All park fees and conservation fees have a 24 hours limit. We plan your itinerary according to the park permits paid. Your safari driver guide will brief you the night before and provide suggestions regarding your schedule. Please note that any penalty fee resulting from the client’s wish to extend their stay will be at the guest’s expense.
Am I allowed to walk around the national parks?
It is recommended to stay inside your vehicles at all times when you are in the national parks unless your driver-guide find a safe area to stop for lunch or to stretch your legs. If you are keen on hiking, there are guided walks that are available in Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro. Within the Serengeti National Parks, long walks are not permitted during to conservation reasons, however, some lodgings will offer short walks near the lodge or camp.
Will there be wildlife roaming at the camps and lodges?
It is important to never assume that any of the animals encountered on your game drive are tame. Though attacks by wild animals are unusual, nothing in the African wilderness is predictable. While you are staying in your safari lodges and camps, it is important to be especially cautious and aware of your surroundings as many of these areas are not fenced and contain wildlife roaming freely. If you have children with you, keep them in sight and do not let them wander alone. At smaller tented lodges, you will always be escorted to and from your tent for dinner or during the night. Should you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to raise them to the staff or your guide.
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