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Jerzy Skolimowski

Jerzy Skolimowski – To nie my AKA It’s Not Us (2020)

HBO Europe has commissioned Polish at Home, a series of 14 short films about isolation from 16 Polish filmmakers working during lockdown.

The project asked 16 filmmakers (two projects are collaborations) to create 14 short films. The plots must take place in the time of the pandemic, they cannot exceed 10 minutes, all must adhere to lockdown restrictions and the filmmakers must shoot them on their own in four weeks, although the format and genre is up to them. Read More »

Jerzy Skolimowski – Essential Killing (2010)

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A pair of American security operatives (Zach Cohen and Iftach Ofir) are on patrol in Afghanistan when they stumble upon a Taliban fighter (Vincent Gallo), who kills them despite his terror and nervousness. While trying to escape, the Afghan is captured by American forces; he’s tortured during interrogation, but doesn’t tell the Americans anything, in part because an explosion has made it difficult for him to hear what they’re saying. The Americans ship the Afghan off to a detention facility with a number of other Taliban soldiers, but upon arrival he’s able to escape. However, the Afghan finds himself in a forbidding snowbound climate, and with no provisions or warm clothing he struggles to simply survive as he avoids his pursuers and struggles to find some way to get home. Read More »

Jerzy Skolimowski – Moonlighting (1982)

Nowak (Irons) leads a small team of Polish building contractors, hired by a wealthy Pole to illegally refurbish his London home. They slip into England under false pretenses and squat in the house as they work on it–but shortly after they arrive, the military take over Poland and declare martial law (this real event happened in December of 1981). Only Nowak speaks English, so only he knows this has happened; fearing that if the others find out, they’ll stop working, he decides not to tell them. As he starts stealing and scamming to stretch their rapidly vanishing money, Nowak grows increasingly paranoid and mentally fragile. Moonlighting is a political allegory and a psychological portrait, but thanks to Irons’ sympathetic performance, the movie is also rivetingly suspenseful. Read More »

Jerzy Skolimowski – Walkower AKA Walkover (1965)

Jerzy Skolimowski’s second feature (and first full-length narrative) cemented his status as a one-man Polish New Wave, with the rhythms of his films influenced as much by jazz and (his own) poetry as by more conventional storytelling. Skolimowski himself plays a dropout-turned-amateur boxer who’s distracted from his bouts when Teresa (Aleksandra Zawieruszanka), an old university friend, re-enters his life. Read More »

Jerzy Skolimowski – 11 minut AKA 11 Minutes (2015)

A jealous husband out of control, his sexy actress wife, a sleazy Hollywood director, a reckless drug messenger, a disoriented young woman, an ex-con hot dog vendor, a troubled student on a mysterious mission, a high-rise window cleaner on an illicit break, an elderly sketch artist, a hectic paramedics team and a group of hungry nuns. A cross-section of contemporary urbanites whose lives and loves intertwine. They live in an unsure world where anything could happen at any time. An unexpected chain of events can seal many fates in a mere 11 minutes. Read More »

Jerzy Skolimowski – Le départ AKA The Departure [+Extras] (1967)

A fast-paced comedy about a young Belgian car nut and hairdresser’s apprentice, his girlfriend, and their legal and illegal attempts to get a Porsche under him for his nearing debut race. — IMDb. Read More »

Zbynek Brynych & Jerzy Skolimowski & Peter Solan – Dialóg 20-40-60 (1968)

This film is an experiment. One dialogue, three filmmakers, three stories. Jerzy Skolimowski (Polish), Peter Solan (Slovak), and Zbynek Brynych (Czech) created their variations of the same conversation. Focusing on couples in their twenties, forties, and sixties, these three inventive sketches illustrate the emotional interaction between a man and a woman. Read More »


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How to Increase Conversion Rate of Your WordPress Site

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How to Increase Conversion Rate of Your WordPress Site

Once you have designed your ideal website using WordPress, you need to start generating leads. The SEO tactics you have employed will drive traffic to your site. However, the real labor begins when you have to compel this traffic to become subscribers, paying customers or followers. There are some tactics you can try to increase the conversion rate of your WordPress website.

You should first understand that the true measurement of success of your web page is the conversion rate. This is what indicates your online sales rate. Therefore, you must invest in conversion rate optimization as much as you do attract traffic. To drive up the conversions on your WordPress site, consider the following suggestions:

Improve Your Website’s Speed

Did you know that if your website takes even a second longer to load it will reduce the conversion rate by 7%? Site speed is more strongly linked to conversion rate than you might think. Modern consumers do not like to wait around for things. If your website takes 3 seconds to load, then you will lose customers to a competitor who has a website that loads in 1 second.

Increasing your site speed is a direct way to improve the user experience. Users will prefer to linger on your site if everything loads fast. Ideally, a site, regardless of the purpose, should load in under 2 seconds. If you have large components on your WordPress web page, like widgets and plugins, that could slow down the site speed. So, keep the design light to retain users long enough to compel them to buy your product.

Payment Gateways Should be Convenient and Speedy

Payment Gateways Should be Convenient and Speedy ~ How to Increase Conversion Rate

E-commerce websites, as well as others that involve some form of checkout, absolutely must have a shopping cart and payment methods that are completely hassle free. The payment gateway is the most crucial component of a business website. If it is inconvenient, poorly designed, unsecured or buffer-y, customers can quickly change their minds and close the window.

To increase the conversion rate, you must offer as many payment methods as possible. Sites with both credit card and PayPal payment methods have as much as a 30% higher conversion rate than sites with only one of the two options. Use a WordPress platform like WooCommerce to increase the functionality of your site’s shopping cart and payment gateway. Sit back and watch as the conversion rate begins to climb.

Great Product Images are Crucial

Web users are highly visually oriented. You can be assured that potential customers will be looking for high product images on your website, which you should be willing to offer. Each of your listings must have several accompanying product images showing different angles, unique features and zooming on various aspects.

Good product images indicate to the customer that you have something of value on offer. Also, product images build trust. If you only show a single product image apparently photographed for marketing purposes, customers will not be compelled to make a purchase. Instead, show them what they are buying and their doubts will fade (and your conversion rate will increase). Choose a WordPress theme that allows you to upload many product images in this manner.

Additionally, don’t hesitate to use WordPress plugins that facilitate email marketing. Email is the best way to retain customers. The conversion rates on your website will be primarily driven by returning customers. Make an effort to keep compelling customers to make purchases using email marketing tactics.

Wrapping it up

It is important not to be discouraged by bad conversion rates. You must always aim to either keep the conversion rate steady or continue ticking gradually. Do not chase sharp spikes to your conversion rates. Usually, these also sharply decline back to old prices in a short amount of time. What you should do is to use the above suggestions to incrementally increase your website’s conversion rate for the long haul.

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    1. Hello, Matthew! I would suggest that you download plugins like Nelio A/B Testing (to track and optimize landing page conversion rate), WordPress Call to Action (to check which variations of your CTAs convert the best), and Title Experiments (to test which headline version gets the most clicks).

  1. Great article Christopher! I’m sure the tips and info you provide will help many out there trying to increase their conversion optimization on their sites. I completely agree that your website design has to do a lot with the conversion rate, trying to make is as clear and simple as possible for the user will help a lot, definitely. Here’s an article we’ve written: – which covers the same topic, we also add a few tips more that might be helpful for you too, it’d be great to have your feedback!

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Strawberry pretzel salad and birthday wishes for Mom

Strawberry pretzel salad

Today is my mom’s birthday!

According to lore, her birth was perilously close to April Fool’s Day — and the doctor asked Grandma if she wanted her firstborn to enter the world in March or April. She chose March, obviously, and Mom’s birthday caps off a blustery month for us here in Maryland.

As one of the most caring, thoughtful people I know, Mom never misses an opportunity to let her family know how much she loves them — so I can’t neglect to do the same. You’re awesome! We love you! Rumor has it the sun will be returning after a soggy weekend, so I hope Mom enjoys your day until we can celebrate this evening.

And let’s talk about strawberry pretzel salad.

The timing of this post is far from coincidental . . . because this is Mom’s signature dessert. It falls into the category of foods that look weird but actually taste fantastic, mostly because this dish balances sweetness and saltiness in an exquisite way. If you’re a strawberry fan, you’ll love it all the more.

Mom whips up strawberry pretzel salad for most functions, especially our annual July birthday party. My dad, sister and I have birthdays within five days of each other, and our big blow-out in late July wouldn’t be the same without this family favorite.

My mouth is watering just thinking about it.

Strawberry pretzel salad II

Strawberry pretzel salad

Recipe adapted from Mom and AllRecipes

2 cups pretzels, crushed
3/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 (3 ounce) packages strawberry flavored gelatin
2 cups boiling water
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen strawberries

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Stir together crushed pretzels, melted butter and 3 tablespoons sugar; mix well and press mixture into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.

Bake 8 to 10 minutes, until set. Set aside to cool.

In a large mixing bowl, cream together cream cheese and 1 cup sugar. Fold in whipped topping. Spread mixture onto cooled crust.

Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in frozen strawberries and allow to set briefly. When mixture is about the consistency of egg whites, pour and spread over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate until set. Serve and enjoy!

16 thoughts on “Strawberry pretzel salad and birthday wishes for Mom

  1. My mother’s birthday was a few days ago but we are planning to celebrate with a few friends in a few days… your strawberry pretzel salad is an idea I’ll keep in mind! Thanks

  2. We, too, love this dish. It’s a staple in my husband’s family of origin, although it usually only surfaces at Thanksgiving and Christmas, I think. However, for them? It’s a “salad,” and served with the meal, not after. This is a family that tends to eat dessert about eight times a day, though.

  3. That is getting pinned and made. LOVE the idea of strawberries and pretzels. I’m one of “those people” who crumbles pretzels into my fruity yogurt, so I know this would be amazing to me. Yay! Happy Birthday Write Meg Mama!

  4. Wait, there are real strawberries involved? That’s even better! My mother-in-law also has a killer strawberry pretzel salad recipe, which although it doesn’t involve real strawberries, is delicious too. Who knew it could be so good?

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Echo Vol. 2: The Taste of Ashes by Kent Wayne

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Most of us change gradually—over the course of decades. For Crusader Atriya, it will happen in a single, agonizing day. On the edge of a decaying cityscape, Atriya struggles to hold onto his identity as he faces death from both enemies and allies alike. In the process, his old self is torn away, and he catches a glimpse of what he may one day become.

Twelve hundred years ago, humanity left Earth to settle on Echo. Despite hopes for a golden age, an era of darkness fell. Government and corporations merged into the Regime. The military and police merged into the Department of Enforcement. Over half the planet is covered by crumbling cityscapes and the elite live high above, removed and remote from the greater populace on the moon-city of Ascension. Hope lies in Atriya, but before he can break the cycle of darkness and ignorance on Echo, he has to do it within himself.

Standing in a DMV line for three hours, I was more than grateful Echo was what I chose to take along with me. In my pumps and skirt, it must have looked out of place for a dainty dame like me to be handling such a kickass book. I definitely stole some glances from the men surrounding me. They wanted to know the secret behind the smile that crept upon my lips and enchanted my eyes. The secret? Kent Wayne is a literary genius.

After Echo Vol. 1, I opened this book prepared for demolition, but was totally unprepared for Wayne to reestablish the bar for action authors. I write Christian action, and I’m not sure I’ll ever be able to write within Wayne’s range. His comprehension of the battlefield from personal experience created a vivid, engaging setting. It wasn’t just a first-person series of actions where we’re focused only on what Atriya’s doing; this was an entire warehouse of chaos. Explosions and gunfire and teammates calling for aid. It was a world of war surrounding us.

As Wayne says in his afterword: “There are elephants in the room. I’ll start with the first one: Good God Kent, this book happened over the course of a day. One day! (Well two days, if you consider the epilogue where Atriya wakes up a day later and goes back to sleep). But aside from that: One. Day.”

Honestly I didn’t care that I just read 298 pages that occurred over the course of one day. I didn’t even think about until reading the afterword. So much happened in this one day, and all of it was relevant for character development, foreshadowing, validation, every second of this fight was crucial for what comes next. If Wayne had skipped forward with the rapid pace the plot was already traveling, we would have lost the mood and I can’t imagine reading this book without every scene that’s already included.

What was so Kickass About It?

Atriya. That’s what was so kickass. This guy enhanced himself and took on two autoguns, two Enhanciles, climbed a ladder with his legs alone, and took shit from nobody. He was a dead man the moment he stepped foot on this mission, but by the end of the book everything Atriya did on that battlefield turned the tables for his fate. And I don’t know what’s more badass than a man with enough discipline to max himself out and still keep coming.

One of my favorite scenes was the one between Atriya and Clement after Clement tried to abandon his objective. In a showdown, after Atriya boosted for a third time, Clement tried to escape and Atriya reported it to make sure Clement’s selfish ass wouldn’t escape (page 181 in the combined edition).

  • Clement with a gun to Atriya’s head: “You’re f***ing dead.”
  • Atriya with a gun to Clement’s head: “Don’t I know it…Who’s shaking now?”
  • “Mute realization flowed between them. Their eyes ticked away from their weapons and back at each other.”
  • Atriya: “Still think I can’t shoot straight?”
  • Clement lowers his weapon

The tension in this scene with Atriya’s invitation for death was what put one of those thrilled grins on my face while reading.

Lovin’ Grim Language

The written gore of war induced a terror with language, and that’s one of my favorite features of Wayne’s writing. When his experience and word selection are so cohesive it becomes reality. Take these scenes of imagery for example:

  • “Hairy chunks of scalp exploded from their heads, chased by gore and brain matter” (page 149)
  • “The Crusader slammed his opponent onto the ground, pushing the man’s cheek against the black-lit blade that seared the floor. Dark, smoky fumes streamed off the glowing metal as it pressed against the Dissident’s flesh. The man let out an agonized wail as everything beneath his left eye was melted off his skull. As the fighter rolled away, Atriya raised a gun and fired at the rebel’s cranium, puddling the deck with brain and bone.” (page 163)

While on the topic of language, though, the only complaint I can file against the book is the occasional typographical errors. The book was edited for sure, but many words were misspelled (“They were still disoriented and wree struggling to hit Atriya” for example, page 166) and punctuation was often missing. But never would I ever file that complaint because damn, this book could do whatever the hell it wants and still top my action charts.

There were two words in this whole book I whispered out loud while reading. Two words I’ve been waiting since Vol. 1 to take place in an action scene.

“Boost me.”

Just, the sound of that is sexy. It’s sexy rolling out of my mouth. It’s an attractive phrase thinking of a dirt-grimed soldier in the middle of hell calling out these two words. The inspiration behind them is definitely less sexy; the boost was an amped up representation of the drug abuse he witnessed in the military. But when I read it, I read it not in that darkness, but in the light of calling for reinforcements.

Since the book takes place over the course of 24 hours, I don’t want to say anymore than I have and spoil anything. Just know that by chapter two of this book, I knew Kent Wayne would forever be my favorite action author. Because like Atriya killed it out in the field, Wayne killed it behind the keyboard, and I’d like to see another man try and fail to out-write him.

Buy Echo Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 Combined for six bucks and some change, or read on Kindle for free! (Note: Prices subject to change)

Follow Kent Wayne on Twitter @kentwayne108

Check out his website here!

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  1. Thank you so much for the kind review!

    Yeah—those typos…I really gotta get a copy editor one of these days. Not an excuse, but the probable reason behind them is I edit (on average) each page thirty times over, so my eyes start bleeding from story fatigue 😅

    I’m super glad you liked the boost me phrase; it’s thematically correct, but I always enjoyed “acceleration of action,” like last minute saves, or when the afterburners kick in. I was hoping the boost would play out with that same sense of visceral excitement.

    I’ll keep writing, hope you keep enjoying! 🤗.

    Thanks once again,

    Kent Wayne

    1. Thank you so much for reading my reviews! I absolutely understand the editing part. They were small flaws, but I wanted to include it to show my love of the book wasn’t just my bias.

      Keep writing because I’ll keep reading! I can’t wait to get to the next book. I can only imagine what’s next to come for Atriya. Echo will always be my favorite for action. Your eloquence read like perfection.

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      1. Will do! I’m looking forward to seeing what you think about the next ones…I tried to open up the setting in 3 and bring everything together in 4 from a thematic/philosophical/spiritual perspective. Still plenty of action, tho! 😁

      2. I have complete faith that this book series will end flawlessly. I think from the start you’ve incorporated every element we discover along the journey of a human life. The physical, mental, moral and spiritual. The books have such an amazing depth, and such kickass action, and I’m already ordering the next ones!

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      3. Awesome! I appreciate your confidence in me! I love when readers move on to 3 and 4, because 1 and 2 are all about the decline. Now it’s about the long, painful climb back up! 😊

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Arizona Through Linda’s Eyes

When I first moved to Arizona, I attended the Arizona State University Piper Center Desert Nights, Rising Stars Writers Conference.  In my workshop group, I met an artist and writer named Linda Fritz Wilson.  Some time later, I was lucky enough to join a small in-person writing group of wonderful women writers and discovered that Linda was in this group.  Serendipity.

Much of her beautiful photography is influenced by our desert habitat and characterized by intense color.

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14 responses to “Arizona Through Linda’s Eyes

  1. Wow! Those photos are gorgeous!!

  2. Love the pictures….how are you?

  3. Lovely pictures! Love it!!

  4. What gorgeous photos! My new lens came today, but of course, it’s pouring rain. I can’t wait to try it out on some unsuspecting flowers and weeds.

    • lucewriter

      I have to admit that cracked me up: “unsuspecting flowers and weeds.” Haha, yes, it feels like sneaking up on them sometimes!

  5. The photography is beautiful…a reminder of the beauty in a place that, as someone who grew up amid tall pines and mountain streams, is also full of wonder and color! Thank you.

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YOUR BOOK’S PAGE COUNT AND SIZE: How Big is TOO Big for Readers?

YOUR BOOK’S PAGE COUNT AND SIZE: How Big is TOO Big for Readers?

Where chocolate and pizza are concerned, my mantra has always been: Better too much than not enough!

However, that’s not at all true for books.

Almost everyone loves cozying up with a good book, whether flopped on their bellies on the beach, or sitting on their backsides by the fire by the fire, or lying on their backs in bed. Print book lovers (which represent most of U.S. readers) will choose a book that is not only enticing, but one that is comfortable to read.

What types of leisure-reading books usually don’t fit this criteria?

Large books (anything larger than 7 x 10)
Heavy books (paperbacks or hardcovers with several hundred pages)

An author contacted me this week asking how much we would charge to publish his book containing (gulp!) 10,000 pages. No, that’s not a typo. I think he perhaps didn’t realize how big that book will be. Let’s do the math, shall we?

As a rough rule of thumb, approximately 460 pages = a 1-inch spine. So, 460 divided by 10,000 = a 21.74-inch spine. The weight of a 10,000-page, 6 x 9 paperback book would be approximately 32 lbs. Picture a reader on the beach, or by the fire, or in bed with that! And, no printer I’ve ever heard of would print a book at that size, or anything close to that.

I know that’s an extreme example but it does introduce the opportunity for a discussion about what exactly is “comfortable” for print book readers.

I, myself, won’t buy a print book for leisure reading that is larger than 7 x 10 inches. If it’s a business book that I’ll be reading sitting up, a larger format is fine. Of course, workbooks are usually larger, and are designed to be written in, so a larger size for those is fine, too. But, for a good beach or bedtime read, it needs to fit nicely in my hands – not too large, not too wide, and not too heavy.

If you have different preferences for your reading materials, I’d love to read them in the comments box below.

Some authors don’t consider the “comfortable read” factor when publishing their books. While I try to help authors avoid publishing more than one volume if they can (to save them money in formatting/design fees), splitting a very large manuscript into more than one volume simply can’t be avoided in some cases.

Aside from the size of the book, there’s also the price to consider. A customer might balk at paying $30 for a huge book, but probably won’t mind spending $15.00 on one half that size, even if it’s still large, knowing the next book in the series will cost the same. Of course, the author would include marketing verbiage and a cover image for Volume 2 at the end of Volume 1. If the reader enjoys Volume 1, they won’t hesitate to buy Volume 2. While, in the end, they’ll have spent $30 total, they didn’t spend $30 up front and they were able to “sample” the series by spending less on Volume 1.

We have published books up to 1,050 pages and I can tell you that books with 150-350 pages sell far better than larger books, mostly because of the price. But, again, a large book’s size plays a factor in a potential buyer’s purchasing decision as well.

Also, if you have a single novel of several hundred pages that can’t be comfortably split into two different stories (volumes), I would encourage you to hire a good editor. While J. K. Rowling was able to pull this off, that was a rare occurrence. The shortest book in the Harry Potter series (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone), at 77,000 words, was 309 pages in hardcover format. The longest (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix), at 257,000 words, was 870 pages. She even received additional press for publishing such long, challenging books for children. Unfortunately, most of us will never be afforded that consideration by our readers.

When publishing your book, consider the length, size, weight, AND minimum list price before making a decision to publish a single book or a series. If you absolutely must publish one volume, and if it’s too large, hire an editor to get your book down to a comfortable size, and affordable price, for your readers.

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2 Responses to "YOUR BOOK’S PAGE COUNT AND SIZE: How Big is TOO Big for Readers?"

  1. Johnny Townsend  December 12, 2019 at 6:26 pm

    I agree with all of your points. Some additional personal preferences for me include flexibility. Some paperbacks have covers or paper so stiff the book still isn’t comfortable to hold while reading. That’s often something that can only be determined in a bookstore, not in online shopping. Of course, once you find an author who uses a certain publisher who uses a specific printer, that can affect future purchases.

    One other thing, which I’m not sure is an issue for many other people, is that I hate paper covers on hardcover books. You know, the ones you have to take off while reading the book or they get damaged. The fact is they get damaged anyway. I’m the kind of person who can read a book and still have it look brand new when I’ve finished. But paper covers on hardcover books are tough, even if I’m very careful about putting them aside till I’m finished. The books often arrive with the paper cover already chipped or torn. I like hardcover books that have the cover image imprinted right onto the hard cover. (I’m a real fan of Victorian book covers, but of course, no one can afford to make those anymore.) Some juvenile books imprint the image onto the hard cover, and I wish more books used this method, but again, I expect I’m in the minority on that.

  2. Michael W. Perry, medical writer  December 12, 2019 at 1:58 pm

    If you’re uncertain about your market, publishing a long book in multiple volumes allows you to better test what sales will be like. That’s why Tolkien’s publisher, Unwin, chose to release The Lord of the Rings, which is I believe about 600,000 words, in three volumes. The sales of the first volume gave them a clue to how many of the second volume to print.

    Tolkien’s tale was complete before the first volume was published. But if your book is part of a series where each is complete in itself, doing multiple volumes also lets you test whether going on is worth your time.


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Jefferson Parish Adds More Voting Machines To Keep Up With Long Lines

This election has seen record numbers of early voters across the country, and Jefferson Parish is no different. With more people voting early, some residents have waited in line for as much as five hours. To address the longer lines, Jefferson Parish has added four additional voting machines to its Westbank early voting site in Marrero.

Dennis DiMarco is the Registrar of Voters in Jefferson Parish. He said the number of people early voting will continue to increase because of concerns about mail-in voting. Ultimately, adding more voting machines will help alleviate the lines, which are even longer due to social distancing requirements.

"The perfect storm for us is the coronavirus which means social distancing," said DiMarco. "We're mandated to have all machines six feet apart."

In the first two days of early voting, nearly 17,000 people have cast a ballot for the upcoming election, according to the Louisiana Secretary of State. NOLA reports that Jefferson Parish only had 32 available machines, compared to St. Tammany's 42 and Orleans' 115. According to 4WWL, the Odom Building will get four more voting machines, bringing that location's total to 14.

Voters in many cities around the country have experienced long lines while early voting. The high voter turnout combined with the pandemic has led some people to wait in line for hours. 4WWL reports that some voting advocates said there should have been more or larger polling locations to help avoid the long wait times.

"What we've been telling folks is be prepared," said Ashley Shelton, executive director of the Power Coalition for Equity and Justice, a nonprofit voting rights group. "Be prepared to stand in line, bring water, bring snacks, bring a chair."

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A star of hunting videos strives to bond with his 12-year-old son on a wilderness trip but learns familial connections can't be forced.

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Yes, it is time once again for that most dreaded of 10,000 Birds exercises, the Diabolical Bird ID Quiz. This time four small portions of passerines have been selected for your best guesses. The only clues you get are that all the pictures were taken in New York in the month of May. As is the norm for these quizzes your answers should be left in the comments and please make sure to leave the entire name of the birds (for example if you think a bird is a Downy Woodpecker please guess that, not just “woodpecker”). First to get all four correct will get at least one life bird by the end of the year. I promise. And, no, you don’t get to pick which life bird.

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Corey is a New Yorker who lived most of his life in upstate New York but has lived in Queens since 2008. He's only been birding since 2005 but has garnered a respectable life list by birding whenever he wasn't working as a union representative or spending time with his family. He lives in Forest Hills with Daisy and Desmond Shearwater. His bird photographs have appeared on the Today Show, in Birding, Living Bird Magazine, Bird Watcher's Digest, and many other fine publications. He is also the author of the American Birding Association Field Guide to the Birds of New York.


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Wildlife holidays

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Birds, bears, butterflies: wildlife holidays are as diverse as the people you’ll find on them. From elusive brown bears in Finland to rare lemurs in Madagascar, one constant on Explore’s trips is an expert guide. Join a small group of like-minded adventurers for an itinerary packed with exciting encounters.

Recommended tour operator: On the Go Tours

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Travel with us to experience some of the world’s most exciting and elusive wildlife encounters. With expert local guides and a large proportion of clients travelling alone, we offer intimate group trips where you’ll meet other humans as well as more exotic species.

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  • popular with solos
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Here’s a small selection of our many wildlife tours.

On our Great Wall and Pandas trip to China, there’s the chance to get up close and personal with the wondrous inhabitants of the Giant Panda Research Base at Chendu. Beijing, the Terracotta Warriors and Shanghai also await.

Sloths, monkeys, tree frogs, crocodiles, coatimundi and spectacular birdlife are highlights of Costa Rica. Immerse yourself in the flora and fauna of this incredible Central American on one of our most popular trips, Classic Costa Rica.

The magnificent Bengal tigers of India’s Ranthambore National Park are the highlight of our Shere Khan Tour. There’s so much more included though – we will also take you through the Golden Triangle with time in Delhi, the so-called ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur, the breathtaking Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort.

Or how about Madagascar, an island teeming with wildlife, much of it unique? Lemurs, chameleons, colourful amphibians and remarkable birdlife await on this incredible adventure.

On all our trips, you’ll be in the company of like-minded travellers and accompanied by an experienced guide. While the majority of our group members are aged 50 to 65, there are no age limits guaranteeing a diverse mix of people from all over the world – one of the great experiences of travelling on a group tour. The maximum group size is 28 with an average of 18.

We’ll team you up with a room buddy of the same gender or you can opt for single accommodation for a modest supplement.

We also offer a number of family holidays which work well for single parents in the school holidays and half term breaks.

Discover our full range of wildlife tours worldwide.

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Best Restaurants in Boston

Boston's Best Restaurants That Bring Guests Back through Their Doors

The best restaurants in Boston have one thing in common: staying power. They are not just what's hot right now, but what's proven its worth.

Boston is filled with its share of great places to get good fish. Row 34, set in happening Fort Point, brings guests through their doors in droves to indulge in freshly harvested and expertly shucked oysters, appetizers and main dishes that are both simple and exquisite.

With a large population of Italian Americans, you can't go wrong with a meal in Boston's North End, but you can get one even better on Boston's Greenway where NEBO has made its home. This family run spot serves meatballs like they were meant to be made and welcomes guests with true Italian hospitality.

Across the Charles River, in neighboring Cambridge, you'll find Oleana where the Middle Eastern fare is served in a warm, almost cozy environment both indoors by the fire or out on the elegant patio. Bostonians love Oleana so much that more than 10 years after they opened you still need to make reservations weeks in advance to get seated at a reasonable hour.

The 10best are spots you'll find the same names on the reservation list time and again because these are the places where locals become regulars.

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Bondir serves modern American cuisine in an elegant setting that makes you feel special even before you take a bite of their amazing menu. Only 28 seats and a cozy room complete with a fireplace makes Bondir the place you long to be on cool evenings while its bright interior gives it an airy feel on warm ones.. A true commitment to farm to table cuisine, sourcing the best pastoral and marine bounty from all of New England combined with an expertly selected list of American and European wines and beers. You'll find their daily created menu stocked with vegetables picked that day, fish just caught from the ocean, as well as pasture-raised meats. Bondir takes farm to table to a new level. This popular Cambridge eatery went as far as opening a second outpost in Concord, MA where they can be closer to the farms that source their kitchen.

Recommended for Best Restaurants because: Bondir's farm to table approach is a step above the rest; its elegant setting creates a true fine dining experience.

Jessica's expert tip: Offering two sizes of menu items, choose the smaller size and share; about six will feed two.

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Tico welcomes diners into its warm atmosphere where you'll find people relaxing at the bar sipping one of their specialty (tequila based) cocktails, sipping beer, eating and chatting while the tables are filled with lively groups enjoying the food and the company. Serving fun food that can be shared tapas style or eaten on your own, Tico is a place meant for having a good time. Tico's cuisine is a blend of American, Spanish, Mexican and South American. Serving lunch, dinner and brunch, including a family brunch concert one Saturday each month where kids are encouraged to leave their seats and hit the dance floor, Tico offers a little something for everyone.

Recommended for Best Restaurants because: Tico offers a little something for everyone, makes killer food, mixes excellent cocktails and offers guests a lot of fun.

Jessica's expert tip: Order tapas style for the best taste of Tico: ceviche, manchego cheese, fried oysters, and lobster tacos are menu must try items.

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An Asian diner that serves some of the best Taiwanese soul food and Southeast Asian street food you can find stateside. Favoring lighter sauces, and creating new twists on classics as well as developing new dishes with regional flavors sets Myers and Change apart from the competition. The team is passionate about creating food diners will desire to eat over and over again. Enjoy a light salad filled with flavor, or bites like chicken wings and tea smoked pork ribs or potsticker type, fried dumplings,sandwich style options in rolls, wraps or even a taco, and protein focused meals that welcome their delectable sides or vegetables as accompaniment. And don't forget the dim sum-delicious and served on weekend afternoons.

Recommended for Best Restaurants because: Myers + Chang has a following of locals who return for their creative Asian cuisine.

Jessica's expert tip: Myers + Chang invites you to taste bites from its various menu offerings to complete a full meal.

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JM Curley
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When a restaurant lists their rules and those rules include, "the customer is NOT always right, and don't be a douchbag", you know you're in a true Boston spot. jm Curley's is that kind of place, where you won't find anything fancy, but you'll get good food, and drinks in a cool setting. jm Curley's is an ode to popular and controversial former Mayor of Boston, James Michael Curley who always got the job done and was loved by his constituents. At this Boston spot, you'll find a whimsical selection of grub that, like Mayor Curley, gets the job done. On the menu you'll find fun choices like pickled deviled eggs, curley's cracka jack, beer and cheese soup, and fried chicken dinner. These dishes may not be good for your waistline, but they certainly warm your spirit.

Recommended for Best Restaurants because: When a deep fried craving strikes make your way to JM Curley where their fried chicken and deviled eggs will will leave you satisfied.

Jessica's expert tip: Go with friends who will share! jm Curely's menu is filled with "must try" bites like curley's cracka jack, the foie gras glazed jelly donut, beet doritos & a fried chicken dinner that will leave you planning a return trip.

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Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House - Boston
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Located in Liberty Wharf, arguably the hottest place to dine in the city, especially during warmer months, Del Frisco's offers outdoor waterfront dining on their stunning glass walled patio (to keep it comfortable even if the wind blows). But location alone does not sell Del Frisco's, their steaks are charred on the outside while staying melt in your mouth perfect on the inside, and the service is second to none. Their seafood selection is off the charts, and the wine list wows even the toughest crowds. A meal here will have you encountering more than one waiter whose sole purpose is to make your meal memorable. And memorable it will be because each bite at Del Frisco's leaves you longing for one more.

Recommended for Best Restaurants because: Del Frisco's brightens up the traditional steakhouse and turns out more than just steaks prepared to perfection, as all menu items are top notch.

Jessica's expert tip: Known for their steak be sure you don't overlook the seafood. Excellent menu items include the crab-cake, tuna tartare and Shanghai style calamari.

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For great seafood in Boston, head to Neptune Oyster. Home of an award winning lobster roll, served cold with mayo or hot with butter, Neptune does it right. Chunks of sweet meat cooked to perfection are served on a roll that is almost as good as what it holds. Beyond the lobster roll, Neptune offers a small menu of seasonal delights from the sea. Staples include Ipswich fried clams that explode in your mouth upon entry, and Steamed Wellfleet Littlenecks in the most magnificent wine sauce. The raw bar is impressive, serving east and west coast oysters, a variety of clams and other heavenly treats from the sea.

Recommended for Best Restaurants because: Neptune Oyster serves amazing seafood including a knock out lobster roll. Its small space creates an intimate experience even surrounded by strangers.

Jessica's expert tip: Reservations are not accepted and seating is limited. Arrive early or plan a long wait-elsewhere as their is no bar for lingering.

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A favorite among the Inman Square crowd, this Mediterranean restaurant boasts an innovative menu and pleasant wait staff. Chef Ana Sortun has become a legend in the Boston area, known for sourcing many of her vegetables from her husband's farm in Sudbury, MA, ensuring her dishes are made form the freshest ingredients. Reservations are hard to come by, leaving diners, especially those seeking a spot on her romantic patio waiting weeks for availability. opening at 5:30pm each evening, Oleana often has lines prior to opening their doors, as patrons hope to score one of the non-reserved tables on the spot. Well worth the wait, Sortun has created the spot for Eastern Mediterranean fine dining. Enjoy her meze, but save room for the main course because the flavor profile is sure to play games with your palate.

Recommended for Best Restaurants because: Raves for Oleana started soon after opening its doors in 2001, and have continued for more than a decade.

Jessica's expert tip: Meze are a must; order quite a few and request assistance to pair with your wine.

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Nebo Restaurant and Bar
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For gravy like grandma made head over to Boston's Greenway where NEBO has made its home. This Italian eatery serves homestyle Italian favorites inspired by their mother's recipes and plates them with pride. A modern industrial space has a cozy feel enhanced by its open kitchen and views of the Greenway outside its doors. A small patio allows for outside seating, while the bar inside allows walk ins, without reservations, the chance to dine in style even on the busies of nights. Dive into a plate of their gluten free pasta with a Neapolitan style bolognese that is packed with flavor and quite similar to the real thing, while their gluten free pizza will have you returning for more.

Recommended for Best Restaurants because: Serving simply prepared Italian cuisine at affordable prices, with an air of sophistication, in a hip setting a meal at Nebo is one you'll remember.

Jessica's expert tip: Nebo is best enjoyed dining family style so you can taste more of their spectacular menu.

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Row 34
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Fashionably simple, Row 34 in Fort Point Channel, within the Seaport District, has quickly made a splash in the restaurant scene. Serving fresh seafood, Row 34 churns out plates of local bites to be eaten with enjoyment. Row 34 has a focus on pairing their menu items, including raw bar favorites with beer. Start with a dozen of their crisp, clean, expertly shucked, local oysters alongside a pint of a craft draft or bottle of beer for a coupling you won't soon forget. The main course selection consists of the freshest fish they can find and cooks it up in every way imaginable: pan seared, roasted, grilled, baked, battered and fried. All served with carefully chosen accompaniments that will have you returning for more.

Recommended for Best Restaurants because: Fresh fish combined with a cool vibe and a wine and beer list that pairs with the food makes Row 34 a must get reservation.

Jessica's expert tip: A raw bar order is a must and needs to be paired with their specialty beers.

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Gingerbread monolith delights San Francisco on Christmas Day

While some families made gingerbread houses to celebrate the holidays, someone in California made a nearly 7-foot-tall gingerbread monolith.

SAN FRANCISCO — In true pop-up art fashion, a nearly 7-foot-tall monolith made of gingerbread mysteriously appeared on a San Francisco hilltop on Christmas Day and collapsed the next day.

The three-sided tower, held together by icing and decorated with a few gumdrops, delighted the city on Friday when word spread about its existence.

During his morning run, Ananda Sharma told KQED-FM he climbed to Corona Heights Park to see the sunrise when he spotted what he thought was a big post. He said he smelled the scent of gingerbread before realizing what it was.

“It made me smile. I wonder who did it, and when they put it there,” he said.

People trekked to the park throughout the day, even as light rain fell on the ephemeral, edible art object. In one video posted online, someone took a bite of the gingerbread.

Phil Ginsburg, head of city's Recreation and Parks Department, told KQED the site “looks like a great spot to get baked” and confirmed his staff will not remove the monument “until the cookie crumbles.”

It did by Saturday morning, a fitting end to what was surely an homage to the discovery and swift disappearance of a shining metal monolith in Utah's red-rock desert last month. It became a subject of fascination around the world as it evoked the movie “2001: A Space Odyssey” and drew speculation about its otherworldly origins.

RELATED: Athletes say they removed Utah monolith found in remote desert area

RELATED: Mysterious silver monolith disappears from Utah desert days after scientists found it

The still-anonymous creator of the Utah monument did not secure permission to plant the hollow, stainless steel object on public land.

A similar metal structure was found and quickly disappeared on a hill in northern Romania. Days later, another monolith was discovered at the pinnacle of a trail in Atascadero, California, but it was later dismantled by a group of young men, city officials said.

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If you are a football enthusiasts and you know everything about football, you should use your passion to gain money. As the saying goes, always do what you like the most. One way to gain money by being a football enthusiasts is through sportsbook.

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Sportsbook is not only limited to football. You can place bet on other sports as well like golf, NBA, boxing or baseball. The bets are not limited to who will win a game, you can actually bet on who will score a goal, who will score the most points in a basketball game, or even who will be red carded in a football game. The possibilities are endless and if you think you have a chance to win, you can always get your bet in.

One thing that I like about sportsbook is that you are not alone. There are other people who do bets on sports as well and some create a community to discuss what bets to place. By discussing with other veteran players, you can learn how to do a sensible bet and reduce the risk of losing your money. To join the discussion, you can search online for the forums or facebook groups for sportsbook discussion.

Now that you know your sports and you join the right forum to discuss on sportsbook, what’s left is to learn the best place to sportsbook. 18ClubSG is the sportsbook website in Singapore and it is very easy to create an account. Experienced gamblers will know 18ClubSG because it has been around for some time and known for its great customer service as well as the huge list of games to choose from aside from sportsbook.

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Theater in the attic

Trains, cars, streets, backgrounds, houses, lights, sounds … We do our best to model our little slice of the Real World as realistically as possible, presenting a complete slice of miniature life. However, what happens when nighttime descends? CLICK! Someone hits the light switch, and it’s night…. not exactly prototypical.

Visitors to Railz Miniworld in Rotterdam (the Netherlands) or any professional layout have seen a far better solution in action. As dusk descends on the layout, the sounds begin to change, the horizon turns red, and lanterns and house lights go on one by one. Even miniature fluorescent streetlights turn on one by one in sequence. It is a slow and smooth transition from day to night. The visitor experiences a more prototypical 24 hour day, in 24 minutes.

As designer of the Railz Miniworld installation, I received many requests for information for an installation for a “typical” small model railway room. The challenge in answering these requests is to scale the Railz Miniworld examples and solutions down to a level which is both technically and financially within the reach of the average modeler or club.

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Our proven cleaning techniques and professional staff make 1st Call Disaster Services your first and best choice for specialty cleaning services. Call the 1st Call Disaster Services office in Northern Kentucky (serving Northern Kentucky, Cincinnati & Eastern Indiana), to put your loss behind you as quickly as possible.

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Used Challenger Cabinet Drum Washer, manufactured by Challenger Handling Ltd, 2016. Material of construction 304 stainless steel. Overall dimensions 2280mm wide, 2090mm high, 1425mm deep. Two stage washing process including; recirculating cold water internal only 1st stage wash, fresh cold water internal only rinse diverted to drain. Supplied with local control panel including adjustable process timer.


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Technology plays an essential role in today’s pharmacies. It ensures critical information is protected and that you have the inventory you need to serve your patients. 3RT Networks can help you meet these essential needs.

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Lombok Coiled Frog Basket

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This handwoven coiled rattan piece is made of rattan, a wild palm vine, known for its  idurability. The tough, inner core of the vine is coiled to form the main superstructure of a basket, while the outer skin is peeled off in fine, flexible strips for weaving the covering coils of the basket together. It is a common practice in Lombnok to combine the coiled basket weaving with hand carved wood figures or creatures. Here we have a frog handle.

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K-Pop band member quits as label denies sexual misconduct accusations

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A K-Pop band has broken ties with one of its members after accusations of sexual misconduct were made against him online.

In a statement Wednesday, FNC Entertainment said Kwon Kwang-jin, known as Kwangjin, “has decided to voluntarily leave N.Flying.”

The move came after accusations were posted online against Kwangjin, accusing him of inappropriate behavior with fans, leading some to mobilize around a Twitter hashtag that translates as “leave the band Kwangjin.”

“After meeting face to face with the individuals who were involved in the currently spreading online rumors related to Kwangjin, we’ve confirmed that elements of the rumors including Kwangjin’s dating scandal with fans, sexual harassment claims, and more are not true,” the FNC statement said. However, it added that Kwangjin had held “personal meetings with fans outside of official promotional activities.”

“Seeking personal relationships with fans no matter what the reason is, is improper behavior for a member of a band,” the label said. “Until we are able to discover the full truth regarding the ongoing rumors, Kwangjin will halt all broadcast and promotional activities and partake in a time of reflection.” It added that it would be taking “strict legal action should some online posts prove to be false and of malicious nature.”

South Korean music labels are notoriously strict about controlling the behavior of their artists, even limiting who they can date. Stars who defy these restrictions can face censure or dismissal.

While prominent South Korean politicians and entertainment stars have been accused of sexual misconduct, the #MeToo reckoning in the country has been more muted than in some nations, especially when it comes to the outwardly squeaky clean K-Pop scene.

In recent months however, women have been increasingly active in organizing against pervasive issues of sexual harassment, with tens of thousands protesting regularly against spy cams under the slogan “My Life is Not Your Porn.”

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Here are some tried and tested tips on telephone etiquette to help us become aware of the courtesies that could easily be overlooked.

Check the number carefully & then dial it correctly

Allow it to ring long enough to give the called person time to get to the phone

Don’t ask them to wait the moment that they answer

Identify yourself immediately. Don’t make them guess who is calling

Ask them if it’s convenient to talk now. Are you interrupting anything?

Talk loud enough directly into the phone to be heard - without shouting

If you have dialled a wrong number, apologise. Don’t just hang up

You are talking to a person now, not a machine. So speak accordingly

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Seriously bad news should be delivered face-to-face if possible and not over the telephone

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Carol S. Dweck: The Importance of Mindsets in Achievement, Resilience, and Conflict Resolution

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carol-s-dweck-with-felton-earls.218.325.sOn May 13, 2010, Carol S. Dweck was inducted as the Herbert Simon Fellow of the Academy at the Newseum in Washington, DC. In inducting her, Felton J. Earls noted “Professor Dweck’s scholarship inspires and guides us all, from student to parent to teacher, to be better at what we do.…Her induction in the Academy is reason for us all to celebrate for she is the consummate psychologist.…Her research has shown that students who have a ‘fixed mindset’—the result of being praised for their intelligence—value looking smart over learning. In contrast, students who are praised for their effort or their persistence develop a ‘growth mindset’ with its emphasis on persistence and hard work”. The following is a transcript of Carol Dweck’s induction remarks.

“For much of its life, psychology has attempted to document human limitations, limitations that were seen as arising from innate intelligence or character traits. My work has questioned these limits and shown that they can stem as much from people’s beliefs as from the structure of human nature or biology. It is a particular honor to be named the Herbert Simon Fellow. It is Simon’s work with his colleagues (such as Newell, Chase, Ericsson, and Hayes) that so compellingly pointed to the role of practice and experience in what looks like natural talent, but is really acquired expertise. In my research, I have shown that students’ own theories about their intelligence as fixed and limited or as malleable and expandable play an important role in their achievement. When we follow students across challenging school transitions, it is the ones with the malleable view–the growth mindset–who focus on learning, value effort, are more resilient, and show higher achievement.

“Simon further believed that if we really know a lot about something we ought to be able to teach it. We and others have now shown that teaching the growth mindset can transform students’ motivation and raise their grades and test scores. We have also shown that praise can transmit these mindsets. Praising students’ intelligence creates a fixed mindset and decreases motivation and resilience in the face of difficulty. But, praising their process (their effort, their strategy) promotes a growth mindset with its greater desire for challenge and learning. It has been deeply gratifying to see researchers demonstrating these effects across many fields and even more gratifying to see public policy responding to our findings. Schools, organizations, even sports teams around the world are seeking to foster a growth mindset in the individuals in their settings and to embody these views in their culture as a whole.

“There are so many more areas to be addressed. Recently, there has been a widespread view in psychology that willpower is a limited resource that is easily depleted. This has come to be seen as a basic biological truth that is rooted in glucose metabolism, and it has been bad news for dieters, diabetics, students during finals, and anyone who needs to exert self control over sustained periods of time. However, we have now shown that willpower is limited only if you believe it is. People who believe the opposite–that exerting willpower is energizing, not depleting–do not show impaired self control even after a series of demanding tasks. Again, what has been taken as human nature, deeply rooted in biology, turns out to be in large part just a widely held theory and one, we have now demonstrated, that can be changed.

“We have also examined people’s theories about the moral character of others: is moral character fixed or can it change? And we have shown that these mindsets can play a key role in conflict. In our studies, Israelis who were taught about the malleable nature of groups harbored less hatred and were more willing to compromise for the sake of peace. Now, the only places that have more conflict than the Middle East are high schools. Here we have shown that high school students who are taught a growth mindset about people’s character show a decrease in their fantasies of revenge and their actual aggression after conflicts with their peers. It would be extremely rewarding to see such work play a role in conflict prevention and conflict resolution on a larger scale over time.

“Innate qualities are undoubtedly important, but the hallmark of human nature is learning and flexibility. Our first impulse as social scientists should be not to try to categorize people in terms of their fixed traits, but to try to understand what underlies expertise or constructive behavior. And once we understand it, as Simon says, we ought to be able to teach it.”

Disclaimer: The views expressed herein are solely the opinions of the individuals and not those of the Academy.

Carol S. Dweck: The Importance of Mindsets in Achievement, Resilience, and Conflict Resolution, Felton Earls’ Induction

Carol S. Dweck:The Importance of Mindsets in Achievement, Resilience, and Conflict Resolution, Carol S. Dweck’s Remarks


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Leitz 75mm Summilux-C T1.4 Prime - PL Mount

Abel Code: SUMMILUX75
Mfr. Code: 11 407 SMLX-C-75MM
This 75mm prime lens features 2' 6" close focus and weighs 3.5lb. Leitz Summilux-C cine lenses are comprised of 12 focal lengths from 16mm to 135mm which produce natural color rendition and a creamy yet sharp image.
Key Highlights
  • Matched focus / iris locations
  • Award winning imagery
  • Designed for film & digital

The goal of the Leitz Summilux-C cine lenses was lofty from the start: take everything known about modern lens design, then perfect it and beautify it until it reaches the border of impossible. The trick was to do so without losing the Leitz character, the natural color rendition, and the kindness of the human face and form. The Summilux-C lenses achieve this goal with their absence of breathing, color fringing and distortion. Where they excel is the transformation of smooth, soft skin tones, and backgrounds bounded by a clarity and resolution so a notable subject. All without sacrifice or compromise.

There are 12 lenses in the Summilux-C family: 16mm, 18mm, 21mm, 25mm, 29mm, 35mm, 40mm, 50mm, 65mm, 75mm, 100mm, and 135mm. All but the 135mm share Aperture (T1.4-T22, fully closing iris aperture) and length (5.6"/ 142mm). All feature a titanium PL Mount.

At T1.4 the Leitz Summilux-C prime lenses are among the fastest modern lens sets available. Unlike traditional lenses they are designed to perform at their best when wide open.

The biggest complaint about 35mm cinema lenses has always been their large size intended to accommodate a focus ring with more witness marks. The Summilux-C lenses feature a patented focusing mechanism which rejects the logarithmic focusing of the past by expanding the focus scale in the most critical range.

Their unique design allows these cine lenses to be far smaller than any existing lenses below T2.0. At just 5.6” (142mm) long and weighing between 3.5 and 4 pounds (1.6-1.8kg), lens changes are easier and safer than ever, which is welcome news for camera assistants and hurried productions. Smaller lenses also result in smaller, lighter camera packages and cases as well as significantly smaller rigs.

Light Path

The use of exotic aspherical elements in each Leitz Summilux-C lens creates a telecentric path of light from the rear element to the sensor. Telecentricity and aspheric correction not only reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing, but also create a more even illumination across the entire field. Add in an already large image circle and the Summilux-C lenses are ideal companions for larger digital sensors like the RED DRAGON sensor or select ARRI and Sony cameras.

Ground-Breaking Optical & Mechanical Design

The Leitz Summilux-C lenses were honored with the 2014 Scientific and Engineering Award® from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (©A.M.P.A.S.®) for their innovative and ground-breaking optical and mechanical design. This helps produce the appealing look of the Leitz Summilux-C lens imagery.

Creamy Sharpness

The most defining characteristic of Leitz cine lenses are their ability to capture a creamy sharpness in the image. Often lenses are either all sharp or all soft. These lenses have the unique ability to represent edges and fine details with clarity yet treat more humane subjects like skin tones and out of focus elements with a softness which feels accurate.

Natural & Consistent Color Rendition

One of the most difficult things to capture is what we see with our own eyes. The Summilux-C lenses are designed to reproduce the colors, the feel, and the shape of the world as we see it, much as Leitz’s classic rangefinder cameras and M lenses have done for street photographers for decades.

What's in the Box

  • 1 x Leica 75mm Summilux-C T1.4

Key Highlights

  • Matched focus / iris locations
  • Award winning imagery
  • Designed for film & digital
  • Compact & lightweight
  • Titanium PL Mount

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For those who appreciate the art of a good cocktail, head to the Mediterranean beach bar and learn how to create the perfect mixture from an expert bartender. Then enjoy sipping to your success.

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  • Situated between a beach and a freshwater lagoon, Al Baleed Resort boasts a location like no other.
  • The first luxury villa resort of its kind in Salalah, the Middle Eastern design is inspired by the region’s iconic coastal fortresses.
  • Indulge in your own personalised menu as you relax at a beautiful table on the resort’s private beach.
  • Take an inner journey with an ancient cleansing ritual at the Anantara Spa complete with tea pavilions and relaxation areas.
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Escape to the south coast of Dhofar, to the hidden sanctuary of Al Baleed Resort. Tropical gardens and luscious water features greet you upon arrival, whilst plush comfortable interiors await in your accommodation. Each room features a rain shower, elegant walk-in dressing room and digital concierge at your fingertips. We recommend a villa with a private swimming pool for a cool retreat in between adventures.

Enjoy an early morning walk along the beach admiring the sea view, or stretch out with a yoga class to get your day going. For those who prefer the water, you can explore by kayak or stand-up paddle board. Take a jet ski or beach buggy for a spin, to enjoy high speed thrills. The private beach is not only perfect for water sports, but for catching prize fishes on seasonal day trips. Maintain your fitness routine in the fully equipped gym or get competitive with your racquet on the tennis and badminton courts. Later celebrate the arrival of the sunset with the resort’s daily traditional drum procession, followed by sunset cocktails.

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If you're gearing up for a day full of adventure, the ranch kitchen will happily pack you up breakfast or lunch to fuel your outdoor activities.

Why we like it

  • All-American lodge in the heart of America's red rock wilderness
  • Set on the banks of the Colorado River
  • A 97-hectare ranch offering the chance for cowboy adventures
  • The perfect balance of rustic and luxury
  • The Grill Restaurant offers a homely menu

About Sorrel River Ranch Resort & Spa

Sorrel River Ranch Resort & Spa is an upscale retreat in the heart of Moab, surrounded by striking rock formations and the meandering Colorado River. The ranch is located 27km up a sweeping canyon from the buzzing town of Moab, in Utah, known as the adventure capital of the west; Sorrel River Ranch is where adventure meets luxury. Inside the rustic lodgings you'll find a quintessential ranching experience, with hewn wooden interiors, views across the wilderness and Native American influences - with the added luxury of claw-foot hydrotherapy bathtubs and plush beds. Those looking for space will love the Ranchos Adobe Residence, a three-bedroom lodge with its own kitchen, dining area and private terrace. The ranch has a lavish spa to help ease those muscles after a day on horseback, and a riverside pool with service perfect for kicking back and watching the world go by. The Grill restaurant operates a farm-to-fork philosophy that emphasises local produce, working to a harvest schedule that utilises the very best of what's in season, with everything from celery to potatoes grown on site.

Adventure is the main attraction on offer, with guided horse riding tours, hiking, tennis or exploring the stunning scenery and surrounding towns. We like to say that nowhere does dramatic landscapes quite like Utah's Moab, and the star-gazing here is second to none; the skies over Utah are some of the clearest we've experience anywhere on Earth.


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Do you Network – Need help -Some ideas for you.

Ah, networking – the joys of talking to loads of strangers…

I thought this week that those of you who are new to Networking or who are considering starting, it might benefit from a few ideas.

It is daunting.  But here are four things to say, to make it easier:

#1 – “Mind if I join you?” This is the easiest way to start a conversation  Approach someone, and ask it – they’ll welcome you in. Trust me nobody will say “I do mind – go away!”

#2 – “What are you responsible for?” When you ask this question, their reply tells you their main focus – “To generate sales”, “To keep our clients happy” etc. Once you know this, it’s easier to say things you know they’ll find interesting and useful.

#3 – “That sounds hard!” This one’s a belter. You’ll meet people who do things that you’ve no idea about. And when you say “that sounds hard”, they (1) feel flattered and (2) talk more about what they do.  Two great outcomes!

#4 – “Tell me more?” The more they speak, the easier it is. So, when they tell you something, ask this – and they’ll tell you more!

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To get more from your next networking event and to reduce your nerves – use some of these phrases.

Obviously, the more you prepare before you go in, the more you’ll get out after it.


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Immigration Visa Procedure and Requirements.

It could be really a BIG mistake from your side, if you, as an immigration applicant, furnish incomplete or inadequate information, and/or papers/certificates (though unintentionally and unknowingly) with your immigration application submission for any of the globally renowned immigration hotspots like Canada, USA, Australia, UK, and Hong Kong, Singapore etc. In such a situation, your permanent residence visa-petition could be held-up or delayed for long and in most cases, it is likely to be rejected. But no need to press the panic button! It is possible to ensure that no such things happen, your immigration visa documentation process does not meet such a fate, and that it is as close to requirements as possible.

ABHINAV visa experts and immigration consultants ensure that the immigration visa documentation process is smooth and stress-free for you even as they carefully examine every requirement related to permit documentation, which may be applicable to the specific visa plan of your chosen immigration hotspot. Beginning from the filling of the submission for visa form to collecting the necessary supporting certificates/documents and preparing and submitting the application visa forms the right way, Team Abhinav Immigration show you the right way on everything.

It is a fact that filling immigration & visa forms involve a vast range of often complicated permit laws and regulations. These could puzzle you to no end despite the fact that you try to follow the directions in the best possible way. The professional assistance offered by our specialists assist you to fill the petition forms the way these should be.

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#BBNaija's Nina says she found true love in 2019

2018 Big Brother Naija housemate, Nina took to Twitter to reflect on how she fared in 2019 and she had quite a handful.
According to the reality show star, she achieved what she thought wasn't possible within a short time, found happiness and also found true love.

She tweeted;  “My best highlight of 2019, To mention but a few, I Found True Love, I achieved what I didn’t Know Was Possible in a short time, I Found a Lifetime Happiness, I know 2020 would be better Happy new year everyone

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