 cityscape. The city also hosts the Museum of Nature and Humankind (Museo de la Naturaleza y Arqueología)showcasing the island’s natural history and pre-Spanish era artifacts.

Economic and Administrative Center

As the capital city, Santa Cruz serves as the administrative and economic heart of the island. It hosts the joint capital of the Canary Islands (shared with Las Palmas) and is a significant port in the Atlantic Ocean.

Vibrant Urban Life and Leisure

The city’s streets are lined with a variety of shops, cafes, and restaurants, offering both local and international cuisines. The Parque García Sanabria is a central urban park, a green oasis perfect for leisurely strolls.

Festivities and Events

Santa Cruz de Tenerife is renowned for its colorful and energetic Carnival, one of the most significant in the world. The city transforms into a hub of music, dance, and parades, attracting visitors globally.

Beaches and Coastal Charm

The city boasts several beautiful beaches, such as Playa de las Teresitas, known for its golden sand and serene waters, ideal for relaxation and water sports.

Transportation Hub

Santa Cruz serves as a transportation nexus, with a well-developed network of buses and trams, making it an accessible starting point for exploring the rest of Tenerife.

The Architectural Diversity of Santa Cruz de Tenerife

From historical buildings, like the Church of the Immaculate Conception, to modern structures, the city’s architecture reflects its diverse history and contemporary spirit.

Green Spaces and Recreation

Beyond the urban landscape, Santa Cruz offers lush green areas and recreational spaces, such as the Palmetum, a botanical garden specializing in palm trees.

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The city’s community is a blend of tradition and modernity, reflected in its lively markets, such as the Mercado de Nuestra Señora de África, where locals and tourists alike mingle.

Art and Culture

Art lovers will find a rich scene here, with numerous galleries, theaters, and cultural centers like TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes, presenting a range of artistic expressions.

Santa Cruz de Tenerife is a city that encapsulates the essence of Tenerife – a place where history, culture, and modernity converge against a backdrop of stunning natural beauty. It’s a city that invites exploration, offering experiences that cater to a wide range of interests, from the historically inclined and culturally curious to the beach lovers and urban explorers.<|endoftext|>Dad's museum mania

On each museum trip, my sister and I were handed a quiz. If we did well, we got ice cream.

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Name that painting: Visitors view Impressionist works at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

Most people go to a museum and just kind of window shop, strolling casually past portraits of 13th-century queens, old hunting rifles, and decaying remains of clothing worn by royals. Some people take photos instead of really looking. Others can't help but defy "do not touch." And then there are the sleepers.

Once, during a movie at the Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., I thought that a man's snoring was actually the sound of an airplane taking off. But the snorer wasn't missing much – his wife was recording the entire film on a camcorder. Besides, I'd rather visit a museum with a snorer than with the kind of person my father is: a devoted learner.

To my father, skimming is a dirty word. He treats everything in a museum as if it were Magna Carta. He can stand for hours rocking back and forth on the heels of his appropriately named Rockport boots, studying museum plaques and posters on anything from Civil War battlefields to anthropology.

A museum is to my father what football is to normal fathers. He can't get enough. While other fathers are exclaiming over touchdowns and fumble recoveries, my father is spitting out statistics on everything from Monet to Mount St. Helens. If he were going to be a contestant on "Jeopardy," it wouldn't be so bad. But he does it out of a genuine love of learning. And that's embarrassing to a kid.

During lunch breaks from his banking job at Northern Trust in Chicago, he'd go to museums, write down facts from the exhibits, and turn them into questions my younger sister and I had to answer.

Every weekend we'd dutifully pile into the Ford Taurus and trek to another Chicago museum. On these "Father's Famous Field Trips" we were handed a copy of the appropriate quiz. Written in pencil in all capital letters on yellow office paper, each question demanded close attention not only to museum relics, but also to deciphering my father's handwriting.

Upon answering the questions to his satisfaction, we were awarded a trip to the ice-cream shop, which was a big deal when you were a child of parents who would allow you to have only two gum balls a week.

While our neighbors went island hopping, we went museum hopping. On vacations, which consisted of 20-hour car rides in the Taurus, we'd pack in as many museums as humanly possible: the Edgar Allen Poe Museum, the Virginia Historical Society, the White House of the Confederacy.

The only benefit of these "vacations" was that my father did not have time to scope out the museums in advance, so instead of having to take a quiz, my sister and I could slip away to the gift shop, usually the most entertaining part of any museum. I often wondered if there was life outside of big, imposing concrete buildings, as everything that mattered to my father seemed to be contained in a rectangular glass case with overhead track lighting.

My mother would tell my father she wanted to go to Hawaii, to which he would say, "Hawaii, why would anyone want to go there? There's nothing to do."

But what he really meant was that Hawaii wouldn't be intellectual enough. So we went to places like Colorado. And not to ski, mind you, but to explore more innards of concrete buildings. Like the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame.

After a half hour at this cowboy museum, my father was studying the information on the third cowboy, which was unfortunate because there were 40 featured, so I tried the snoring approach. But the bench in the museum was wooden and not fit for sleeping. So I wandered into the courtyard. My sister followed. Then my mom. Soon, the only one left in the museum was my dad and 40 dead cowboys.

The courtyard was nothing but a slab of concrete and a couple of benches. But then, to our surprise, the most entertaining subject of the cowboy museum showed his beady eyes.

Normally, people run from mice. But given that we had nowhere to go but back into a museum with a devoted learner, we stayed put. I had crackers, my sister had Sour Patch Kids candy, and the mouse had both.

After our 2,000-mile road trip, my father asked what I had learned. I tried to remember any little tidbit, any fact about flora, fauna, or cowboys that I had read but came up with nothing. Then, suddenly, it hit me.

"I learned that I'm not afraid of mice," I said.

I hadn't regurgitated any hard facts or demonstrated superior intellect, but somehow it was the best thing a Father's Famous Field Trip had ever taught me – something about myself. As my father shook his head and walked away, I couldn't help but smiling.

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The historic spa town of Bad Tölz offers something for every traveler. Situated where the rolling foothills become the mountains of the Alps, the town flanks both sides of the Isar River, which divides it into two distinct sectors. On the eastern side of the river stands the historic medieval town, complete with chapels, turrets, and walls. Older than Munich, this section offers fine examples of medieval and baroque art and architecture. The major attraction here is Stadtpfarrkirche, a church built in 1466 -- it's an exquisite example of German late-Gothic architecture.

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This adventure has been incredibly fun, but it has also taught me a number of invaluable life lessons: lessons that have opened my mind and my heart; lessons that have changed me; lessons that I'm quite certain I would have never learned in my home country. Conveying all of them (including how to avoid creepy old men, lice remedies and universal charades) would require I write a book, but for time's sake, I've decided to include the more valuable of the lot:

Humanity is more trustworthy than we imagine. Though the media tries to make us think otherwise, the world is not a terrible place. Tragic events happen everyday and there are plenty of bad apples scattered across the planet, but in the grand scheme of things, we humans are pretty incredible creatures.

I've found that more often than not, the people of the world are more than willing to reach out and help those in need. Traveling isn't always easy and I feel incredibly blessed to have had more positive human interactions than I can count.

During a trip to Japan, I had a middle-aged couple adopt me as their American daughter for a day at a sumo wrestling competition, eager to teach me the rules of the sport, share their snacks and shower me with gifts. I've gone hiking with a family in Taiwan, was escorted around Bangkok by a group of lively ladyboys and have shared countless meals with complete strangers on multiple continents. The travel gods have watched over me, and I'm certain my journeys would not have been the same without these incredible people so beautifully intertwined in them.

From the nameless faces who have guided me through airports, train stations and bus terminals to ensure that I arrive at the correct destination to the shy but genuine smiles I've received as I've wandered exotic lands, I've felt the undeniable connection that exists between us as humans. Furthermore, I've regained a sense of hope for our world's future in spite of all the darkness that exists in it.

Everyone we meet has something to teach us. When traveling, one crosses paths with a number of people from various corners of the world, with different lifestyles and mentalities. Some of them only pass through our lives. Some of them stick around for much longer. Either way, whether a result of destiny or coincidence, these strangers, companions and friends are also our teachers, if we are willing to listen to what they have to say.

I once agreed to join a group of acquaintances at a hole-in-the-wall bar in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. I began chatting with an expat over a bottle of 333, the local beer. We didn't have much in common, but as our conversation carried on, I recognized that this guy had something to say. I'm embarrassed to admit that I can't recall his name and I probably wouldn't be able to pick him out of a crowd, but I'll never forget what he told me: "It's our job to help others to realize their greatest potentials. Because if we don't do it, who will?"

I only had the pleasure of chatting with said guy for a couple hours, but three years later, I remember his words as clear as day.

In addition to keeping our ears open, our eyes are just as important, as there are a number of lessons to be learned that don't require words at all.

Our problems are insignificant compared to those in other parts of the world. Life's tough. Everyone's got their own troubles. In fact, we would never be happy if we didn't experience disappointment from time to time. Yet, I never realized the extent of how fortunate I was -- and am -- until I looked poverty, cultural genocide, suppression, war and prejudice square in the eye.

Hearing the stories of North Korean defectors and Tibetan refugees who were forced to escape their home countries to survive. Meeting child prostitutes. Chatting with the "comfort women" of South Korea who were used as sex slaves during the Japanese occupation. Watching beggars starve their children to elicit more sympathy (and money) from passersby. Riding through Mumbai's Dharavi slums on a motorbike at 4 a.m., and witnessing the sight of hundreds of sleeping bodies sprawled across the streets, seeking sanctuary from the Indian summer heat. As heartbreaking as these experiences were, I am fortunate to have witnessed such honest tragedy, as it has put my life and petty problems into perspective.

Although I'll never understand why or how I ended up being born into such fortunate circumstances, I've also come to learn that with greater privilege comes greater responsibility and to waste my fortune on myself would be a waste of life itself.

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An open mind is essential for growth. I was never aware of how naive I was about the world until I dived into it, inhibition-less and wide-eyed. Having grown up in an ultraconservative homogeneous community, my exposure to the world was limited. I took everything I learned from my parents, my friends, my teachers and even the news at face value, never once questioning their logic's validity and failing entirely to think for myself. It didn't take long after my move for me to realize that everything I had learned my entire life was all relative and that in order to grow, I had to challenge my own thoughts and beliefs.

I've been blessed to have had stereotype after stereotype shattered throughout my travels. In wandering mosques with a group of giddy Muslim teenagers eager to talk about boys in Malaysia, busting out Bollywood dance moves with a Sikh gentleman in India and cracking jokes with witty Buddhist monks at a temple stay in South Korea, I've realized that religion plays a very small part in who we are as people. Yet, there is valuable insight to be learned from each.

I've found that the poorest of the poor (like the children in the barrios of Mexico willing to share with me their meals when they barely had enough for themselves) are usually far more generous than the wealthy.

Most importantly, I've recognized that just because a culture does something differently, it doesn't make its people inferior or repulsive or backwards. In fact, diversity is what makes our world such a beautiful place to live, explore and discover.

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Yet, despite our differences, we are all still human. Body image issues, heartbreak, regret, pressure to succeed, insecurity, uncertainty about the future, desire to love and be loved in return. We may have different words to express these concepts, but we all experience them in the same way.

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We are more than capable of overcoming tribulations independently. When we challenge ourselves to get out of our comfort zones and to throw out our safety nets, we are able to more easily recognize the vulnerability that exists within ourselves. It can be scary at first -- terrifying, even.

I was once hospitalized with an E. coli infection in Agra, a mere 24 hours shy of going into septic shock. I was quite certain that I was going to die there, in that crappy hospital room, smack dab in the armpit of India, thousands of miles away from my family and loved ones. I stuck it out and, after a few days of powerful antibiotics, cheesy Hindi soap operas and suspected anti-anxiety pills, I left a new person. Or, a less fearful one at least.

Whether it's being robbed, hospitalized, lost or even unable to read a menu, we encounter situations that require us to respond without the assistance of others, forcing ourselves to make our own decisions, which ultimately increases our confidence and certainty of our abilities.

We need a lot less than we think we need. I grew up in a world submerged in consumerism and excess and was taught that I needed the most fashionable clothes, the latest technology and a beautiful home and car to be happy.

After spending countless nights in homes with minimal electricity, taking showers with a maximum of two buckets of water and not having a car or a TV or a dryer for five years, I can honestly say that those widely-believed ideologies are nothing but bullcrap. I've come to learn that we do not need stuff to have an enriched life; in fact, when we own less, we are slaves to less.

The lack of creature comforts is irritating at times, but after getting accustomed to a simpler lifestyle, we are able to focus on more important things, like our relationships and life experiences. Sometimes, like in my case, it takes traveling to countries that force us to live under these circumstances to realize this.

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The universe opens up doors (and windows and gates) when we put ourselves out there. Traveling isn't just about seeing landmarks, flirting with the locals and sampling regional cuisine. (Though, don't get me wrong, those are all added bonuses.) Traveling is about the people we meet, the experiences we encounter and the misfortunes we overcome. It's about the lessons we learn from others, about life and about ourselves. The world is our classroom; travel teaches us more than we could ever expect to learn in the comfort of our homes. We just have to be ready and willing to let it happen.]]>
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If you're looking for summer vibes, the best time to travel to Limon is in January, February and March, when the average temperature reaches 30.48 °C, while September, October and August are the 3 sunniest months of the year, with an average of 69.16 hours. However, if you prefer colder temperatures, make sure you visit Limon during January, February or March to experience an average of 21.46 °C. For those who don't care too much about temperatures, but want to avoid getting wet in the rain, it's important to avoid travelling during January, February and March, when the average precipitation in Limon is 9.75 mm, while the months of January, February and March are drier, with an average of 0 mm.

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The Scottish Thistle Awards champion innovation, collaboration and sustainable practices, in line with the ambitions of the national tourism strategy, Outlook 2030.

There are a total of 14 regional categories in this year’s programme, celebrating the very best of Scotland’s accommodation sector, food and drink, outdoor experiences, and visitor attractions.

The three national-only categories celebrate Scotland’s outstanding sporting events, business events, and luxury experiences.

Responsible tourism remains at the heart of the Scottish Thistle Awards, supporting the aim for Scotland to be recognised globally as a leader in this field. Every entry will be required to provide evidence on how their businesses addresses key areas of responsible tourism.

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Planning a trip involves considering multiple factors to ensure a smooth and pleasant experience. One of the most important aspects to take into account is, without a doubt, the weather. In this sense, knowing the weather in Bucharest and the rest of Romania is crucial for any traveler wishing to explore this country rich in history, culture and natural beauty.

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DoubleTree Suites by Hilton - Disney Springs Area - Resort Review

Every once in a while we do something a little out of the ordinary compared to our typical Disney vacations for a variety of reasons. On our last trip to the parks, we decided to re-visist a hotel we'd stayed at a few times many years ago, long before this site was a reality. First and foremost, notice how I don't call this particular property a resort, but rather a hotel. The DoubleTree Suites in the Disney Springs Resort area isn't really designed to be anything more than a hotel "plus." It's not a sprawling resort with a grand theme or amazing pools like you may find at a Disney resort or even neighboring Waldorf Astoria, Marriott, and even other Hilton owned properties (the parent company of the Double Tree). However, while it does lack a certain resort quality it functions largely as what I called a hotel "plus" above. It's not a Hilton Garden type hotel designed for short stays and simply a nice clean place to stay, but rather it shares a lot of qualities of that resort style draw. The Double Tree offers an above average pool (nothing super special but it works), a great location, large rooms, and an extremely friendly staff. If I had to describe it in a sentence, it is the resort I check when I want to book a budget friendly vacation when even the value tier resorts on property are a bit more than we're interested in paying.

Dont get me wrong, I am and always will be a firm proponent of guests staying on property and do so almost exclusively myself. However, if your dates are at just the right time and you want a little extra space compared to a value resort run by Disney this is and has always been our go to pick. If you catch it on the right dates, the prices can be incredibly low  and on our most recent stay we spent less than $700 for a four night stay. Couple that with the Hilton Honors points we had saved up from other non-Disney vacations and using the Hilton Honors card itself and our costs continued to drop below that original number. It's not the ideal Disney accommodation but it's far better than hundreds of other options in the Orlando area.

Location, Location, Location!

This single factor alone is one of the very best aspects of this resort. Disney does not own the resort, but the resort is technically still within "Disney Property" and sits less than 2 miles from Disney Springs. An Uber ride will cost you about $5 to ride to Disney Springs but you can easily make the walk at night in around 15 minutes. It's a tough walk in the heat of the day in the summer but there's a second added benefit of being "on property" while still being "off property" in a  elative sense. Due to its location and relationship with Disney the Double Tree, along with other properties in the vicinity, fall into


-sport habit. For all of its conical symmetry from afar, Mount Bachelor is, in fact, full of subtle irregularities: lateral ridges, nubs of volcanic rock, short slots through the rocks, and all manner of swoops and rolls. Which is why new-school skiers and snowboarders flock to this natural-terrain park.
COOL DIGS: The Pine Ridge Inn (doubles, $130-$275, including breakfast; 800-600-4095, www.pineridgeinn.com) has romantic gas-flame fireplaces in each room, but it's the view from the balcony above the Deschutes River that will really warm your spirits.
MOUNTAIN STATS: summit, 9,065 feet; vertical drop, 3,365 feet; skiable acres, 3,683; annual snowfall, 350 inches
LIFT TICKET: $44 Contact: 800-829-2442, www.mtbachelor.com

Alyeska Resort, Alaska
WHEN IT COMES TO SKIING in Alaska, heli-skiing tends to hoard the attention. And in a state with so many mountains, so much snow, and so few lifts, one can see why. But Alyeska's five-minute tram gets you to the goods on the North Face, a chillingly steep fall-line pitch of about 2,000 vertical feet. On a powder day (when helicopters can't fly anyway), this is the place to be, and huge winter dumps assure a season running well into May. Long northern days, warm temperatures, plenty of snow, and scintillating views of the Turnagain Arm make this a late-season winner.
COOL DIGS: With a three-story lobby of cherry wood and a river-rock fireplace, the Alyeska Prince Hotel (doubles, $145-$200, including breakfast and lift tickets; 800-880-3880, www.alyeskaresort.com) and its sushi bar look and feel like they were shipped in from downtown Tokyo.
MOUNTAIN STATS: summit, 3,939 feet; vertical drop, 2,500 feet; skiable acres, 1,000; annual snowfall, 789 inches
LIFT TICKET: $45 Contact: 800-880-3880, www.alyeskaresort.com

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What is the Cheapest Day to Buy Delta? - 1-844-402-8105

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What is the Cheapest Day to Buy Delta? - 1-844-402-8105

Note :- You can usually book cheaper tickets during a shoulder season or during the middle of the week, such as a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. According to Expedia’s report, Sundays are the most expensive days, on average, to travel.

Flying can be an expensive endeavor, but savvy travelers know the secret to securing the best deals lies in understanding the intricacies of airfare pricing. In this guide, we'll delve into the world of Delta Airlines and uncover the answer to the burning question: What is the cheapest day to buy Delta tickets?

Factors Affecting Ticket Prices
Airfare pricing is a complex equation influenced by various factors. Seasonal variations, day of the week trends, and the advantage of booking in advance all play crucial roles in determining the cost of your Delta ticket.

Understanding Delta's Pricing Algorithm
Delta employs a dynamic pricing model, constantly adjusting fares based on historical pricing data and real-time market conditions. Understanding this algorithm is key to unlocking the secrets of finding the most affordable tickets.

The Cheapest Day to Buy Delta Tickets
While there's no one-size-fits-all answer, midweek days like Tuesdays and Wednesdays often present sweet spots for lower prices. However, exceptions abound, and variations exist, making it essential to stay vigilant.

Utilizing Fare Alerts and Price Tracking
Staying informed is half the battle. Explore the best tools for fare tracking and set up personalized alerts to receive timely notifications when prices drop.

Booking Strategies for Savings
Flexibility in travel dates, considering alternative airports, and even combining one-way tickets are all strategies that can lead to significant savings on Delta flights.

Leveraging Loyalty Programs and Miles
Delta's SkyMiles program offers a wealth of opportunities for savvy travelers. Discover tips for maximizing miles to score cheaper tickets and learn how to combine loyalty points with promotions.

Common Myths About Airfare Pricing
Dispelling myths is crucial for making informed decisions. Explore the fixed price fallacy, debunk the last-minute deals misconception, and understand that exclusive discounts on certain days might not be as prevalent as believed.

Customer Testimonials and Success Stories
Real-life success stories from travelers who employed these strategies can serve as inspiration. Share your own experiences and read about others who managed to snag incredible deals.

Expert Tips from Travel Agencies
Gain insights from travel professionals who navigate the intricate landscape of airfare pricing daily. Their recommendations can be invaluable for budget-conscious travelers.

Stay Informed About Delta's Promotions and Sales
Delta regularly offers promotions and sales, but staying informed is key. Explore social media channels, subscribe to newsletters, and unlock exclusive offers if you're a frequent flyer.

Navigating Through Delta's Website for Deals
Delta's website hides hidden gems. Discover hidden discounts, explore the flexible date calendar, and take advantage of exclusive online promotions for additional savings.

Debunking Common Misconceptions About Delta’s Pricing
Separate fact from fiction by exploring the truth behind popular myths. Understanding the factors influencing pricing empowers you to make well-informed decisions about when and how to book your Delta flights.

In conclusion, finding the cheapest day to buy Delta tickets requires a combination of strategy, flexibility, and staying informed. By leveraging the insights shared in this guide, you can embark on your next journey without breaking the bank.

Frequently Asked Questions
Is there really a specific day that's always the cheapest to buy Delta tickets?

While trends suggest midweek days like Tuesdays and Wednesdays are often cheaper, it's not a strict rule. Exceptions exist, so it's essential to stay vigilant.
Are last-minute deals always more expensive?

Contrary to popular belief, last-minute deals aren't always more expensive. Sometimes airlines release unsold seats at lower prices close to the departure date.
How can I maximize Delta's SkyMiles for cheaper tickets?

Maximizing Delta's SkyMiles involves strategic planning, taking advantage of promotions, and combining miles with other discounts when possible.
Are online promotions on Delta's website genuine and worthwhile?

Yes, Delta often provides genuine online promotions on its website. Exploring these can lead to significant savings on your airfare.
Where can I find exclusive offers and promotions for Delta flights?

Subscribing to Delta's newsletters, following their social media channels, and being a part of their loyalty program can grant you access to exclusive offers and promotions.
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Jardines de la Reina is the name of an archipelago lying 50 miles south of Cuba and 80 miles north of the Cayman Islands. The name means Queen’s gardens and was invented by Christopher Columbus who discovered them in 1492 and named them in honour of the Queen of Spain, Isabella of Castile. The archipelago, which is sometimes called as THE GALAPAGOS OF THE CARIBBEAN, is composed of 230 small isles, and is about 150 miles long. In 1996, a marine reserve was established there, and now it is the most extensive protected area in the Caribbean Sea. The area is entirely closed - zero number of permanent population, commercial fishing prohibited, only one base allowed, entry only with a special permit, and strictly limited number of visitors. Detailed information about the base, accommodation possibilities and the AVALON fleet is available HERE.

As the area is closed, we can see the Caribbean as it was during Christopher Columbus times: undamaged reefs full of life and no other divers far and wide, just you and the sea. We can safely enjoy there, from very close range, 15-30m deep, Caribbean reef shark 1.5-3m long, close to the surface their somewhat bigger relatives, silky shark, and those who are lucky may run into whale sharks 7-12m long.

Caribbean Shark Caribbean reef shark, also called Peréz shark (Carcharhinus perezi). These beautiful creatures reach a length up to 3m and a weight up to 60kg. When diving, we can normally be 50cm from it or closer, so we can watch its ocular membranes (similar to our eyelids) with which it protects its eyes at the moment of attacking its fish victim. It apparently looks as if it closes its eyes as a gourmet when eating. Žralok karibský
Žraloci hedvábní okolo potápěčské lodě The second most frequent shark in Jardines de la Reina is silky shark (Carcharhinus falciformis). Unlike Caribbean reef shark,


 wildlife including the endangered Hangul and offers stunning landscapes. Its diverse terrains offer opportunities for sightseeing, hiking and bird watching making it an ideal destination for nature lovers.

3. Is it safe to visit wildlife sanctuaries in Kashmir?

Visiting wildlife sanctuaries in Kashmir like Dachigam National Park is generally considered safe. However it’s always crucial to check the latest travel advisories and local news, follow rules and guidelines for wildlife interaction and respect local customs for a safe and enjoyable visit.

4. How can one reach Gulmarg wildlife sanctuary?

To reach Gulmarg Wildlife Sanctuary in Kashmir you can first fly into Srinagar International Airport, the nearest airport. From Srinagar hire a taxi or take a local bus to Gulmarg which is approximately 50 kilometres away. The journey offers scenic views of Kashmir’s beautiful landscapes.

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ja with the reading "hoon" on the South Korean government's official list of hanja which may be registered for use in given names.
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The Man Who Found Himself is a 1925 American silent drama film directed by Alfred E. Green and written by Thomas J. Geraghty based upon a story by Booth Tarkington. The film stars Thomas Meighan, Virginia Valli, Frank Morgan, Ralph Morgan, Charles A. Stevenson, and Julia Hoyt. The film was released on August 23, 1925, by Paramount Pictures.
Preservation.
With no prints of "The Man Who Found Himself" located in any film archives, it is a lost film.<|endoftext|>List of Bluey (2018 TV series) episodes

"Bluey" is an Australian animated television series for preschoolers that premiered on ABC Kids on 1 October 2018. The series was created by Joe Brumm with Queensland production group Ludo Studio. The show follows Bluey, an anthropomorphic six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy who is characterised by her abundance of energy, imagination and curiosity about the world. The young dog lives with her father, Bandit; mother, Chilli; and younger sister, Bingo, who regularly joins Bluey on adventures as the pair embark on imaginative play together. Other characters featured are each depicted as a different dog breed, some inspired by dogs from Brumm's childhood. Overarching themes include the influence of a supportive family, Australian culture, and the importance of play throughout childhood. The program was created and produced in Queensland; its capital city, Brisbane, inspires the show's setting. The series was co-commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the British Broadcasting Corporation. BBC Studios hold global distribution and merchandising rights. The international broadcasting rights to the series were acquired by The Walt Disney Company in 2019.
Since its debut on 1 October 2018, "Bluey" has broadcast 141 episodes, and its third series first aired on 5 September 2021. Two Christmas-themed episodes have aired, as part of both the first ("Verandah Santa") and second series ("Christmas Swim"). An Easter-themed episode ("Easter") aired as part of the second series, and a Father's Day-themed episode ("Perfect") aired as part of the third. Richard Jeffery won an Australian Directors' Guild Award in 2021 for his direction of the episode "Sleepytime"; the episode itself won the 2022 Prix Jeunesse International Award in the category of TV – Up to 6 Years Fiction (Children's). The musical scores for specific episodes of "Bluey" have been nominated for APRA Screen Music Awards, credited to Joff Bush as the composer. These include "Teasing" and "Flat Pack", which were both nominated for Best Music for Children's Television in 2019 and 2020 respectively. Selected episodes have also been adapted into picture books, including "The Beach", which won the Australian Book Industry Awards for Book of the Year and Children's Picture Book of the Year (Ages 0–6) in 2020. Episodes from the first and second series have also been on DVD in Australia, distributed by BBC Studios, in volumes.
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Mastixis anthores is a species of moth in the family Erebidae. The scientific name of this species was first published 1891 by Herbert Druce. It is found in Panama.
The forewings are pale brown, slightly irrorated (sprinkled) with grey scales, crossed between the base and the end of the cell from the costal to the inner margin by two waved indistinct brown lines. There is a large oval reddish-brown spot at the end of the cell, beyond which a distinct brown line crosses the wing. There is a dark brown spot close to the apex and the marginal line is black. The hindwings are dull brown, crossed from the costal to the inner margin below the middle by a faint brown line. The marginal line is black.<|endoftext|>Roomsharing

Roomsharing is where two or more people occupy a room, typically a bedroom. Roomsharing is the norm in some cultures, such as by Mayan families in rural Guatemala. In cultures where it is not normal, it may be comported out of viability, perhaps due to impoverishment. In some developed parts of the world, it may be illegal for siblings of the opposite sex to share a room if they are above a certain age, while it would be fine to do so with a sibling of the same sex or gender identity.<|endoftext|>Suwa Kanenori

Suwa Kanenori (1897–1932) was a Japanese painter and woodblock print artist associated with the sōsaku hanga ("creative print") movement.
Born 1897, he spent his youth in Kobe, and started printing from the age of sixteen. In 1914 he moved to Tokyo to study at the Hongo Painting Institute.
From 1920 his prints appeared in "Yomigaeri" magazine, which brought him to the attention of Un'ichi Hiratsuka, one of the leaders of sōsaku hanga movement, and Fukazawa Sakuichi whom he tutored in the craft. In 1921 he exhibited with the Sosaku Hanga Kyokai and in 1923 released his set of prints "Suwa Kanenori surie awase" (roughly translated as "Grinding the rough edges").
He became a member of the Nippon Sosaku Hanga Kyokai in 1928 and participated in the "One Hundred Views of New Tokyo" series, to which he contributed twelve prints, "notable for their spiky, stark quality." Un'ichi Hiratsuka, a friend of Suwa's who worked with him on the series, remarked that his prints had "a feeling of poetry, perhaps because he was a great poet all his life."
He worked as a designer for Shiseido, the cosmetics company, from June 1921 until his death in 1932 of appendicitis.<|endoftext|>Newell Orton

Newell Orton, (1915 – 17 September 1941) was a British flying ace of the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the Second World War. He was officially credited with the destruction of 17 enemy aircraft.
Born in Warwick, Orton served in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve before joining the RAF in 1937. Posted to No. 73 Squadron, he was sent to France with the squadron on the outbreak of the Second World War. He flew extensively during the Phoney War and the subsequent Battle of France. He was wounded on 15 May 1940 when his Hawker Hurricane was shot down and was repatriated to England for hospital treatment for burns. In 1941, after recovering from his injuries, he was appointed commander of No. 54 Squadron and flew numerous operations on the Channel Front until his death.
Early life.
Newell Orton, nicknamed Fanny, was born in 1915 in Warwick, England, and was educated locally at King's High School and then proceeding to Leamington Technical College. He joined the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve in 1935 and was soon a qualified pilot with the rank of sergeant. Two years later he received a short service commission in the Royal Air Force (RAF) and was posted to No. 73 Squadron as a flying officer. At the time, the squadron operated Gloster Gladiators but in July 1938, it was re-equipped with Hawker Hurricanes.
Second World War.
On 24 August 1939, as tensions escalated between Britain and Germany, No. 73 Squadron was mobilised for war. It was intended to send the squadron to France as the Air Component of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF), designated as part of No. 60 Mobile Wing along with No. 1 Squadron. On 8 September 1939, the Second World War now underway, it deployed to France. Operating from Rouvres, not far from the border with Germany, the squadron flew regular standing patrols and were involved in infrequent engagements with the Luftwaffe during the Phoney War. On 23 November, Orton helped in the shooting down of a Heinkel He 111 medium bomber and claimed another as destroyed. Towards the end of the year and into the early part of 1940, weather often affected flight operations and little action was seen.
Conditions began to improve into February and operations were more frequent the following month. On 26 March Orton shot down two Messerschmitt Bf 109 fighters near Trier. His own aircraft was damaged, reportedly by the German flying ace Werner Mölders. On 21 April he destroyed a Bf 109 that attacked his flight while it was pursuing two other enemy fighters. Later, in the same patrol, he shot down a Messerschmitt Bf 110, one of a group that intercepted his flight, and damaged another. It was a successful day for the squadron, with several enemy aircraft shot down. Orton also became a flying ace, credited with five German aircraft destroyed. He was the squadron's second ace of the war, his fellow pilot Edgar Kain being the


 2018 in Fresno, California is a single subject museum on the writer William Saroyan. The museum is located at 2729 W Griffith Way, the last occupied Fresno residence of the writer.
History.
The home was purchased by William Saroyan in 1964. It was a newly built tract home in a developing area of Fresno. In that same year, Saroyan also purchased the adjacent home, which he used for storage. Following his death on May 18, 1981, the home was sold to private owners. On April 2, 1989, the house was placed on the historical registries of the City of Fresno and Fresno County.
An unsuccessful attempt was made to turn the home into a museum, which resulted in a foreclosure on the property. The home was purchased in 2016 by the Renaissance Cultural and Intellectual Foundation, a foreign corporation registered in Armenia, and established by Artur Janibekyan. The Renaissance Cultural and Intellectual Foundation US branch is registered in California as a nonprofit under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 50l (c)(3), and is the legal owners and operators of the museum. The Renaissance Foundation was granted a permit to reconstruct the home at 2729 W. Griffith Way for eventual operation as a museum, following a formal approval process with the City of Fresno for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP).
Construction on the museum was completed in 2018, and a ribbon cutting ceremony and official opening was held on August 31, 2018, the 110th anniversary of the writer’s birth. A bronze plaque (Saroyan Historical Marker No. 3) was affixed to the face of the home in 1989, noting the published works created by Saroyan from the period of 1964 until 1981, and listing the individuals of the William Saroyan Festival Committee who had been instrumental in having the home placed on the historic registry. The original plaque disappeared in 2015, and as part of the re-dedication and official opening, a new plaque was installed on August 31 2018, with the original information plus listing the information for the re-dedication.
Concept.
The proposed concept of the museum was to present the character and nature of William Saroyan, through several technical exhibits. The museum contains 2 motion activated walls. One wall displays photos of Saroyan, his family, friends, and residences. A second wall displays a sampling of sketches and paintings by Saroyan. In addition, a variety of videos are displayed, as well as a sampling of published Saroyan books. A final display contains a hologram with an actor portraying Saroyan in the form of a hologram image, and original audio of Saroyan’s voice.<|endoftext|>Creek Bank

Creek Bank is the fourth album to be released (but fifth album recorded) by blues/jazz pianist and vocalist Mose Allison which was recorded in 1958 and released on the Prestige label. It was reissued on CD, coupled with "Young Man Mose", by Original Jazz Classics.
Reception.
Scott Yanow, in his review for Allmusic, says it is his "typically ironic vocals that are most memorable, particularly Allison's classic "The Seventh Son" and "If You Live." His piano playing, even with the Bud Powell influence, was beginning to become original and he successfully performs both revived swing songs and moody originals".
Track listing.
All compositions by Mose Allison except where noted.<|endoftext|>Kimi no Uta

Kimi no Uta may refer to:<|endoftext|>William Smith Warner

William Smith Warner (February 1, 1817 – January 6, 1897) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Biography.
Warner was born on February 1, 1817, in Hector, New York. He settled in Appleton, Wisconsin, in 1849. He died in Fond du Lac on January 6, 1897.
Career.
Warner was a member of the Assembly during the 1878 session. While a member, he was identified as an Independent Democrat. He was defeated for re-election as a Democratic candidate by John C. Petersen. Other positions Warner held include Postmaster, City Attorney and an alderman of Appleton, and justice of the peace.<|endoftext|>Asahi Inoue

is an announcer for NHK.
Biography.
Inoue is from Tamano, Okayama Prefecture. After graduating from Okayama High School and Ochanomizu University, she joined NHK in 2004. She was a manager of the baseball club while she was in high school.
She served as Ambassador for Promotion of Digital Terrestrial Broadcasting for both the Tottori and Hiroshima stations. Since she is from Okayama Prefecture, she also had many opportunities to be appointed in regional programmes throughout the Chugoku region. She also served as an ambassador for terrestrial digital broadcasting and carried out public relations activities with female announcers of commercial stations. In an advert she wore a uniform of Hiroshima Toyo Carp and launched a terrestrial digital broadcasting promotional release. She professed that she is a Carp fan even in private.
Her hobbies are playing with her two nephews and the playing the koto. She is good at remembering people's faces, but not good at remembering their names. Since she acquired a teaching license for primary schools and junior high schools, she "I could have become an elementary school teacher if I did not become an announcer."
She usually listen to the radio often, and listens to the TBS Radio series "Hikaru Ijūin: Shinya no Bakajikara" on a timer and listens to it without hesitation. She even told Hikaru Ijūin himself that she is a fan of the programme.
Synchronous female announcers.
Everyone served as Ambassador for Promotion of Digital Terrestrial Broadcasting (ambassador of terrestrial digital broadcasting) in one of the workplaces. Boldface is the station that served as terrestrial digital ambassador.<|endoftext|>List of lighthouses in Tonga

This is a list of lighthouses in Tonga.<|endoftext|>Cothocidae

Cothocidae or Kothokidai () was a deme of ancient Attica, originally of the "phyle" of Oeneis, but between 307/306 BCE and 201/200 BCE of the "phyle" of Demetrias, sending two delegates to the Athenian Boule.
Its site is tentatively located near Ag. Ioannes, north of modern Aspropyrgos.<|endoftext|>Ikakogi

Ikakogi is a genus of frogs in the family Centrolenidae. It has been tentatively placed in the subfamily Centroleninae, although more recent analyses suggest that it is the sister group of the clade Centroleninae+Hyalinobatrachiinae.
Taxonomy.
Until 2019, the genus was considered to be monotypic, but now contains the following two species:<|endoftext|>Pak Kyong-sun

Pak Kyong-sun (born 23 June 1985) is a North Korean women's international footballer who plays as a forward. She is a member of the North Korea women's national football team. She was part of the team at the 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup.<|endoftext|>Karl Johnson (wrestler)

Karl Johnson (13 September 1883 – 6 November 1952) was a Swedish wrestler. He competed in the lightweight event at the 1912 Summer Olympics.<|endoftext|>Thomas Petrou

Thomas Petrou is an American social media personality and entrepreneur of Greek descent, known for his TikTok and YouTube channels. Petrou is a founder of The Hype House, a group of online-content creators and the Hollywood Spanish-style mansion that they reside in together. Thomas also briefly lived in the Team 10 house before being fired for unknown reasons in August 2019. As of August 8, 2022, Petrou has amassed over 1.87 million subscribers on YouTube and 7.9 million followers on TikTok.
Career.
Petrou joined YouTube in 2015. Petrou joined Team 10 in May 2019 before announcing that he had been fired three months later for "no reason." Seven months after concluding his time at Team 10, he co-founded The Hype House, a collective of creators who live in a large-house in Los Angeles and make content together, with Alex Warren, Kouvr Annon, Daisy Keech, and Chase Hudson.
Alongside other Hype House members, Petrou starred in a reality television series about the collective, also titled "Hype House", which premiered on Netflix on January 7, 2022.
Personal life.
Petrou began dating fellow social media personality and Hype House member Mia Hayward in 2020.
Controversies.
In March 2020, Daisy Keech left The Hype House after claiming she felt as though she was being left out of important decisions regarding the group, before suing Petrou and other founding member Hudson. In May 2020, controversy arose between Bryce Hall, a member of another online-content creator collective called the Sway House, and Petrou. Hall accused Petrou of stealing money from members of The Hype House and handling his personal financials poorly. After Petrou direct messaged Hall suggesting that they should work through their problems on Hall's podcast,


Satomi defended her Women's Meijin title for the twelfth consecutive time when she defeated Momoko Katō 3 games to none to win the 47th Women's Meijin title match in JanuaryFebruary 2021. The victory gave Satomi her 43rd women's major title overall which tied her with Ichiyo Shimizu for the most ever.
Satomi successfully defended her Women's Ōi crown in June 2021 by defeating Kotomi Yamane 3 games to none to win the 32nd Women's Ōi title match. The victory was Satomi's 44th major title and made her the all-time Women's professional shogi major title leader. She returned to 5-crown status in November 2021 after defeating 2 games to 1 to win the 43rd Women's Ōshō title. Later that same month, however, she was unable to defend her Seirei title against and lost the 3rd Seirei title match (SeptemberNovember 2021) 3 games to 2. Satomi and Katō also faced each other in the best-of-three 29th Kurashiki Tōka Cup title match (November 2021) with Satomi winning 2 games to 1 for her her twelfth Kurashiki Tōka Cup title overall. A few weeks later, Satomi returned to 5-crown status after defeating Nishiyama in the 11th Ōza title match (October 2021December 2021) 3 games to none. The win was Satomi's fifth Ōza title overall which qualified her for the "Queen Ōza" title.
In February 2022, Satomi lost the 47th Women's Meijin title (JanuaryFebruary 2022) to 3 games to 1. It was the first time since 2009 that she was unable to successfully defend her Women's Meiiin title.
Satomi successfully defended her Women's Ōi title in June 2022 by defeating 3 games to 1 to win the 33rd Women's Ōi title match (April 2022June 2022). In AprilJune 2022, she also challenged Nishiyama for the latter's Jo-Ō in the 15th Mynavi Women's Open title match, but Nishiyama won the match 3 games to 2 to defend her title. Satomi, however, did recapture the Seirei title by defeating in the 4th Seirei Title Match (JulyAugust 2022) 3 games to none to return to 5-crown status.
On October 21, 2022, Satomi returned to 6-crown status after defeating in the best-of-seven 2nd title match (August 2022October 2022) 4 games to 3. The win was Satomi's 50th major title overall. Satomi's return to 6-crown status, however, was short-lived after she lost the 34th Women's Ōshō title match (October 2022) a week later to Nishiyama 3 games to 2. Satomi and Nishiyama faced each other yet again in a major title match a few days later with Nishiyama challenging Satomi for her Kurashiki Tōka Cup title. This time, Satomi was able to successfully defend her title by winning the 30th Kurashiki Tōka Cup title match (November 2022) 2 games to none. A few weeks later on December 23, 2022, Satomi successfully defended her Women's Ōza title by defeating 3 games to 2 in the 12th Women's Ōza title match (OctoberDecember 2022).
Promotion history.
Satomi has been promoted as follows.
Note: All ranks are women's professional ranks.
Major titles.
Satomi has appeared in major title matches 66 times and has won a total of 52 titles. She has won the Women's Meijin twelve times, the title thirteen times, the title eight times, the title eight times, the title six times, the title three times and the and title once each. She has been awarded the lifetime titles of Queen Meijin, , and . In September 2019, she became the first 6-crown title holder in women's professional shogi.
Awards and honors.
Satomi has received a number of Japan Shogi Association Annual Shogi Awards and other awards in recognition of her accomplishments in shogi and contributions made to Japanese society.
Notable results against regular professionals.
On June 28, 2019, Satomi defeated shogi professional Ryūma Tonari in the preliminary round of the 91st Kisei tournament to become the first women's professional to win four consecutive official games against regular professionals. She was, however, unable to extend winning streak to five games when she lost to Takahiro Ōhashi in her next game against a regular professional. On July 21, 2019, Satomi became just the third women's professional to win a NHK Cup TV Tournament game against a male professional when she defeated Issei Takazaki in Round 1 of the tournament.
On May 27, 2022, Satomi defeated Yūta Komori in the preliminary round of the 48th Kiō tournament to become the first women's professional to qualify for the main challenger tournament of a major title. Her record against regular professionals after this win improved to 10 wins and 4 losses over the last 14 games, satisfying the criteria to qualify for the Professional Admission Test. In addition to Komori, the regular professionals Satomi defeated during this period included former Kiō challenger Kei Honda, B1 class professional Shingo Sawada, and 2022 Ōi league winner Takashi Ikenaga. Satomi is the first women's professional to qualify for the professional admission test.
Apprentice professional.
In April 2011, Satomi, who was already quite successful as a women's shogi professional, informed the Japan Shogi Association of her desire to enter its apprentice school at the rank of apprentice professional 1-kyū in an attempt to obtain full professional status. A series of three official games against existing shogi apprentices were arranged as her entrance exam. She split the first two games held on May 3, 2011, but then won the third game on May 21, 2011, to pass the exam. She was awarded the rank of apprentice 1-kyū that same day.
In January 2012, Satomi became the first female under the current apprentice system to be promoted to the rank of apprentice 1-dan after she achieved the threshold of 12 wins and 4 losses in apprentice school play. In July 2013, Satomi then became the first female to be promoted to apprentice 2-dan after once again reaching 12 wins and 4 losses. In December of that same year, she became the first female to be promoted to apprentice 3-dan, thus earning her the right to be the first female to participate in the 3-Dan League: the final stage for those aspiring to be awarded regular professional status.
Satomi's first season of 3-dan league play was supposed to be the 55th 3-dan League (April 2014September 2014), but health issues forced her to take a leave of absence from all professional games from April 1, 2014, until August 31, 2014. Satomi's health problems did not improve, so her leave of absence was subsequently extended to December 31, 2014; this meant she would miss the 56th (October 2014March 2015) 3-dan League as well. On November 10, 2014, the JSA announced that Satomi would be returning to official women's professional shogi play as of January 1, 2015, but that she was being allowed to withdraw from the 57th (April 2015October 2015) 3-dan league.
Satomi's returned from her leave of absence for the 58th (October 2015March 2016) 3-dan League, and finished with a losing record of 5 wins and 13 losses. Her records in the 59th (April 2016September 2016), 60th (October 2016March 2017) and 61st (April 2017September 2017) 3-dan Leagues were 711, 810 and 711 respectively.
Satomi was already 25 years old when she started 62nd (October 2017March 2018) 3-dan league play which meant she needed to either win the league outright and obtain full professional status, or finish with a winning record (10 wins) to avoid losing her qualifications for the apprentice school due to the 26-year-old age limit set in place by the JSA. Satomi's record


ichardtii is a moth in the family Erebidae. It is found on Fiji, Tonga, the Loyalty Islands Samoa and in northern Australia.<|endoftext|>Manimaran Siddharth

Manimaran Siddharth (born 3 July 1998) is an Indian cricketer who plays domestic cricket for Tamil Nadu. He is a left-arm orthodox bowler.
Domestic cricket.
Siddharth made his Twenty20 debut on 22 November 2019, for Tamil Nadu in the 2019–20 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He made his first-class debut on 9 December 2019, for Tamil Nadu in the 2019–20 Ranji Trophy. He made his List A debut on 20 February 2021, for Tamil Nadu in the 2020–21 Vijay Hazare Trophy.
Indian Premier League.
In the 2020 IPL auction, he was bought by the Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of the 2020 Indian Premier League. In February 2021, Siddharth was bought by the Delhi Capitals in the IPL auction ahead of the 2021 Indian Premier League. He was replaced by Kulwant Khejroliya after an injury.<|endoftext|>The Anomalous

"The Anomalous" is an American television series created, co-written, and executive produced by Chuk Otakpor and Richard Odilu for CeeRO World Productions. Set in Lagos, "The Anomalous" is a television drama that follows the professional practice of two young psychologists, Dr. Kelenna (Michael Uchegbu) and Dr. Oluchi (Keira Hewatch), a husband and wife team – whose own demons are brought to the fore while striving to help others face theirs.
Plot.
Dr. Kelenna (Michael Uchegbu) and Dr. Oluchi (Keira Hewatch) are behavioral psychotherapists confronted with mostly bizarre clinical cases that put their skills on trial while trying to grow their relatively young business in an environment that seldom defies logic. Having worked hard and successfully in separating their business and personal life, the fabric holding it together comes apart at the seams with one wrong move creating a domino effect.
Release.
The series will premiere on 31 December 2022.
Accolades.
The first season of the series has received eight nominations and eight wins in some film festivals. It is in the Best Series category at the Skiptown Playhouse International Film Festival, 2020 which will take place in June, 2021. Also, it received three nominations at the New Vision International Film Festival, Amsterdam for Best Actress (Keira Hewatch), Best Actor (Michael Uchegbu) and Best Series. It won the September award for Best Pilot at the Cyrus International Film Festival of Toronto, 2020, and the September, 2020 award for Best Episodic at Phoenix Monthly Short Film Festival.
Michael Uchegbu was awarded the Best Actor at Hollywood International Golden Age Festival, 2020 September edition. At the November 2020 edition of the Indie Short Fest Los Angeles Film Festival the series was nominated for Best Web Series/TV Pilot, Best Original Score, Best Costume Design, and Best Makeup and Hairstyling, and it won for Best Original Score and Best Makeup and Hairstyling. Also, Indie Fest awarded the series Award of Recognition in African-American Film, Television - Pilot Program, and Television - Program/Series at its 2020 Indie Fest Film Awards.<|endoftext|>Wayne Van Rooyen

Wayne Van Rooyen (born 14 June 1978), is a South African actor and voice artist. He is best known for the roles in the films "Fiela se Kind", "Mayfair" and "Seriously Single".
Personal life.
He was born on 14 June 1978 and raised in suburb Eldorado Park, in Johannesburg, South Africa. He graduated with a BA in Dramatic Art with Honours at the University of the Witwatersrand in 2003.
Career.
After the graduation, he joined theater and appeared in many stage plays such as "Sophiatown" and "The King of Laughter". He later won the Naledi Theatre Award for Best Supporting Actor for his critically acclaimed role in "The King of Laughter". He also joined the world premiere of Athol Fugard's play "Victory" and the Royal Shakespeare Company's South African collaboration of William Shakespeare's "The Tempest" with the Baxter Theater.
In 2008, he played the role as 'Brandon "BB" Bonthuys' on the medical drama series "Hillside" aired on SABC 2. He played the role of 'Vernon “Stokkies” Jacobs' on soapie "Scandal!" aired on ETV in 2005. His role became highly popular among the public. Then he starred in the variety comedy show "Colour TV" in 2011 on SABC 2. Meanwhile, he appeared in the drama series "Geraamtes in die Kas", in 2013.
In August 2020, he starred in the comedy film "Seriously Single" co-directed by Katleho Ramaphakela and Rethabile Ramaphakela. It was released on July 31, 2020 on Netflix.<|endoftext|>Georgina Cowper-Temple, Lady Mount Temple

Georgina Elizabeth Cowper-Temple, Lady Mount Temple (née Tollemache; (1822 – 17 October 1901) was a British religious enthusiast, humanitarian, and animal welfare campaigner. She was the second wife of William Cowper-Temple, 1st Baron Mount Temple. Lady Mount Temple was active in the Temperance Movement and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and was a co-founder of the Plumage League.
Early life and family.
Lady Mount Temple was born Georgina Elizabeth Tollemache on 8 November to Admiral John Richard Delap Tollemache and Lady Elizabeth Stratford. One source says she was probably born in 1821. Her father, whose original surname was Halliday, assumed by royal license the surname and arms of his mother, Lady Jane Tollemache, who was the daughter and co-heiress of Lionel Tollemache, 4th Earl of Dysart. Her mother was the daughter of John Stratford, 3rd Earl of Aldborough. She was the sister of John Tollemache, 1st Baron Tollemache. Lady Mount Temple was a close friend and distant cousin of Constance Lloyd, the wife of Oscar Wilde.
Humanitarianism and animal welfare.
Lady Mount Temple was one of the leaders of the Torquay Anti-Vivisection Society. She also co-founded the Plumage League.
She was active in the Band of Mercy, whose first president was her husband, and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Lady Mount Temple was also involved in the Temperance Movement.
In 1903, a birdbath with a bronze statue of Lady Mount Temple, designed by Arthur George Walker, was erected in Babbacombe. A horse trough near the Torre railway station is also dedicated to her.
Personal life.
On 22 November 1848, she married The Honourable William Cowper, son of the 5th Earl Cowper. She and her husband had no natural children, but adopted a daughter named Juliet Latour Temple, in 1869. In 1880, her husband was elevated to the peerage as Baron Mount Temple.
Lady Mount Temple was a friend of the writer John Ruskin, the poet Dante Gabriel Rossetti, and the suffragist Frances Power Cobbe.
She lived at Babbacombe Cliff and also owned properties in Ireland. She died in 1901. After her death, part of her estate was bequeathed to the Church Army and to the Victoria Street Society of Protection of Animals from Vivisection.<|endoftext|>Weronika Murek

Weronika Murek (born 1989) is a Polish playwright, short story writer and essayist.
Early life and education.
Weronika Murek was born in 1989, in Bytom. She graduated from the Faculty of Law and Administration of the University of Silesia.
Career.
Murek has written plays, short stories and essays. She won the Gdynia Drama Award 2015 for the play "Feinweinblein" set in the 1950s Upper Silesia. Her debut collection of short stories "Uprawa roślin południowych metodą Miczurina" was nominated for the Paszport Polityki 2015 in the literature category, the Nike Award 2016, the Gdynia Literary Prize 2016 and the Conrad Award 2016. The collection won the Witold Gombrowicz literary award in 2016. Murek gained her second Paszport Polityki nomination with the 2019 collection of plays called "Feinweinblein".
Apart from writing her own plays, Murek has also worked on adaptating the work of others to the stage. For example, she cooperated with Grzegorz Jarzyna to adapt a work by Lu Xun or create together a new production of "The Tempest".
Murek's works have been translated into Czech, French, Serbian


etlands was an operational commander of the Royal Navy. He was charged with the administration of the Orkney and Shetland Islands and operating and defending the fleet base at Scapa Flow that was the main anchorage for both the Home Fleet and Grand Fleet at various times.
History.
An Admiral Commanding for the Orkneys and Shetlands was appointed twice, on the outbreak of war, to provide for the defence and administration of the main base for the Home Fleet. The Admiral Commanding was responsible, under the orders of the Commander-in-Chief, Home Fleet, for administration of naval defences, naval establishments, and shore duties generally in Orkney and Shetland.
During the First World War and the Second World War the Rear-Admiral, Scapa Flow served under him, with a position similar to that of an Admiral Superintendent of a dockyard port. Directly under his orders were the Northern Patrol, Shetlands Patrols, the Officer Commanding Troops Orkney, the Officer Commanding Troops Shetlands, the Admiralty Port Officer Kirkwall, the Rear-Admiral commanding the local minefields and the officers responsible for the extended defences, the local defence flotilla and the Orkney Trawler Patrols. He was responsible for the patrolling of the area from Wick to Cape Wrath.
Shore establishments included HMS Pyramus (shore establishment) at Kirkwall; HMS Proserpine (shore establishment) at Lyness; and HMS Fox (shore establishment) at Lerwick.
During the Second World War the Rear-Admiral, Scapa Flow continued to serve under him.
First World War.
Included:
Subordinate commanders First World War.
Source:
Flag Officer Scapa Flow/Rear Admiral Scapa.
This officer's role was similar to that of Admiral Superintendent of a dockyard port.
Naval units, First World War.
Included:
Second World War.
Watson lists the 6th M/S Flotilla 7.41-12.42, which may have been under direct command of the Home Fleet, and the 15th M/S Flotilla 4.42-2.44 [Bangors] operated under the orders of the Admiral Commanding. The Admiral's flag was flown aboard HMS in Scapa Flow.
The Northern Patrol was based within the Orkney and Shetlands area, but was not responsible to the Admiral Commanding Orkneys and Shetlands. Its ships were dispersed by 1941.
Admirals Commanding:<|endoftext|>Rajyotsava Awards (2016)

The 2016 Rajyotsava Awards ceremony took place at the Ravindra Kalakshetra on 1 November 2016. Awarded annually by the government of Karnataka, the ceremony saw 61 individuals being awarded for achievements in various fields. The number was chosen to mark the 61st anniversary of the formation of the State of Karnataka.
List of awardees.
The selection committee adhered to the yardstick of minimum age of 60 while selecting individuals for the awards. However, norms were relaxed in the field of sports and social sector.
Winners:<|endoftext|>Severina (Rey Rosa)

Severina is a novella by Guatemalan writer Rodrigo Rey Rosa, originally published in 2011. The work is written using the first person narrative mode and is dedicated to Beatriz Zamora.
Plot summary.
The story is told from the point of view of a bookseller who finds himself romantically drawn to a young woman he catches stealing books from "La Entretenida", the bookstore where he works.
English translations.
"Severina" has been translated, with an introduction, into English once by Chris Andrews for Yale University Press's Margellos World Republic of Letters series.
References.
Rey Rosa, Rodrigo: "Severina". New Haven and London: Yale University Press, 2014.<|endoftext|>Elegestolepis

Elegestolepis is a primitive shark from the Mongolepidida that lived during the Silurian and Devonian periods in Russia with only one species, "E. grossi", known to date. It was closely related to "Mongolepis" and "Polymerolepis". It is only known from fragmentary placoid scales discovered in Russia before 1973. The oldest of these scales have been dated back to the Ludlow epoch (427.4 Ma to 423 Ma), making "Elegestolepis" the oldest known shark.
"Elegestolepis" dates back to about 420 years ago, but some scales that may yet represent another shark ancestor are known from 450 million years ago.
Description.
Although the placoid scales of "Elegestolepis" are accepted to be those of a shark, subtle differences in the scales suggest that "Elegestolepis" itself may have been quite different in appearance to modern sharks. It is not known what "Elegestolepis" looked like due to the fragmentary nature of the known remains.<|endoftext|>Stanley-Woodruff-Allen House

The Stanley-Woodruff-Allen House is a historic house at 37 Buena Vista Road in West Hartford, Connecticut. Built about 1752, it is one of West Hartford's oldest surviving buildings. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. It is now part of the suite of buildings of the West Hartford Art League.
Description and history.
The Stanley-Woodruff-Allen House is located in western West Hartford, on the south side of Buena Vista Road, just east of the some of the town's athletic fields and the northern end of the Buena Vista Golf Course. It is set facing east near the road, from which it is screened by mature trees. It is a -story wood-frame structure, with a gabled roof, central chimney, and clapboarded exterior. The main facade is three bays wide, with symmetrical placement of windows around the center entrance. The entrance is sheltered by an enclosed shed-roof portico finished mainly in glass. The interior has been extensively altered for use as an art gallery, but it retains some original features, including window mouldings and one wall of wooden paneling. A shed-roof leanto extends to the rear, giving the building a saltbox profile; it is a later addition.
The house was built about 1752 by Samuel Stanley, the second of that name, for his son, also named Samuel. This was one of the first farmhouses to be built in what later became West Hartford, and is now one of its few remaining 18th-century buildings. The house was purchased by the town in 1943 as a home for the caretaker of the golf course, and was given to the West Hartford Art League in a long-term lease in 1976. The League now uses it as a gallery space aptly called the Saltbox.<|endoftext|>Zhang Xuejie

Zhang Xuejie (; born August 1961) is a lieutenant general ("zhongjiang") of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) serving as political commissar of the Tibet Military District, succeeding Wang Jianwu in May 2018.
Biography.
Zhang was born in Shou County, Anhui, in August 1961. He served in the 31st Group Army for a long time. In 2013, he was made political commissar of the 12th Group Army, replacing Bai Lü. In 2017, he given the position of political commissar of the 31st Group Army. In 2017, he became deputy director of Political Work Department of the Eastern Theater Command. In May 2018, he succeeded Wang Jianwu as political commissar of the Tibet Military District. In January 2020, he was admitted as a member of the standing committee of the CPC Tibet Regional Committee, the region's top authority.
He was promoted to the rank of major general ("Shaojiang") in July 2010 and lieutenant general ("zhongjiang") in June 2019.
Personal life.
His elder brother (born 1955) is a politician and the current vice chairman of the Anhui Provincial Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.<|endoftext|>Land district

A land district is a type of administrative division in some countries.
Australia.
The lands administrative divisions of New South Wales refers to the 141 counties within the Colony of New South Wales, that later became the Australian state of New South Wales.
Canada.
Land districts are the cadastral system underlying land titles in the province, and used by the provincial gazetteer in descriptions of landforms, administrative areas, and other information. Those on Vancouver Island were established via a Lands Act of the government of the Colony of Vancouver Island, from 1843 onwards; those on the Mainland were established by the Lands Act of 1860 by the Colony of British Columbia.
New Zealand.
The land districts of New Zealand are the cadastral divisions of New Zealand, which are used on property titles. There are 12 districts, six in the North Island and six in the South Island. The land districts are similar to, but different from, the 16 local government regions. The current legislation for the land districts is the Land Transfer Act 1952.<|endoftext|>Neri Bandiera

Neri Ricardo Bandiera (born 3 July 1989) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a winger for Atlético Grau.
Career.
Bandiera