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Are Jamaica's Biggest Stars Leaving Reggae Behind?
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Patricia Meschino
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\r\nJamaica's first reggae radio station, IRIE FM, debuted on the island's airwaves in August 1990. In Jamaican Rastafarian parlance, "irie" means good, cool, nice, and the station utilized a simple jingle to announce its content: "Reggae in the morning, reggae in the evening, reggae at nighttime on IRIE FM." Thirty years on, IRIE still plays the original jingle. But it's no longer quite true.
\r\nSome of the biggest stars featured on IRIE FM are playing a hybrid style that would've been unrecognizable as reggae when the station began. To many fans, it's unrecognizable now. The new sound of Jamaica owes as much to trap, EDM, Afrobeat, and contemporary R&B as it does to dancehall or the original roots of reggae. It's a style that doesn't have a name yet, at least not one that's stuck (although it's sometimes referred to as trap dancehall) and you can hear it all over Jamaica.
\r\n"Reggae and dancehall continue to influence and contribute to the birth of various genres, as we've seen with hip hop, reggaeton and tropical house; now we are experiencing the birth of trap dancehall. Listeners to IRIE hear reggae and dancehall but also their offspring in a bid to further propel the art forms," comments Kshema Francis of IRIE FM.
\r\nThree marquee names—Tarrus Riley, Protoje, and Dre Island—released outstanding albums this year that embody this evolutionary sound. All have incorporated influences and teachings from their Rastafari way of life, yet numerous tracks on their new albums bear little resemblance to the reggae of a generation ago. "I love the authentic reggae and dancehall sounds, but there are mixtures of other influences within those sounds," Tarrus Riley, whose album Healing dropped on Aug. 28, told The Daily Beast in a recent Zoom interview.
\r\nTarrus, 41, is an unlikely poster child for this new movement. He ascended to reggae stardom in 2006 with "She's Royal," a beautiful roots tribute to women and one of the decade's most popular Jamaican singles. Tarrus's breakthrough was part of the '00s mid-decade resurgence in roots reggae. Another roots movement appeared in Jamaica in the early 2010s, referred to as the Reggae Revival, which saw the emergence of several charismatic young talents including Chronixx, Jah9, Jesse Royal, and Kabaka Pyramid. Tarrus sees himself as the middle child in the reggae family.
\r\n"Buju [Banton] and Sizzla were before me in the 1990s and Chronixx is after me so, I understand the roots and I understand the youths," he explains. "When I was young, me and my father (the late Jimmy Riley whose singing career began in Jamaica's mid-'60s rocksteady era) never liked the same music. It's a new decade now, new things are happening so while the people from before want to hold on to music that had its time, the youths want to give you something new."
\r\nTarrus' impressive catalogue showcases his finely tuned expressive vocals, which are adaptable to a range of styles from soft rock ("Jah Will") to traditional Rastafarian Nyabinghi drumming ("Lion Paw") to energetic dancehall ("Good Girl Gone Bad"). Then there's the EDM power ballad "Powerful," a certified gold single produced by Major Lazer, featuring Tarrus and Ellie Goulding.
\r\nJamaica went into its coronavirus lockdown in late March. Tarrus abruptly ended his touring, returned home, and began writing and recording the songs that would become Healing, produced by Tarrus with co-production by Shane Brown and legendary saxophonist Dean Fraser.
\r\nhttps://www.yahoo.com/news/jamaica-b...094701016.html
\r\n	Hey .. look at the bright side .... at least you\'re not a Liverpool fan! - Lazie 2/24/10 Paul Marin -19 is one thing, 20 is a whole other matter. It gets even worse if they win the UCL. *groan*. 05/18/2011.MU fans naah cough, but all a unuh a vomit?-Lazie 1/11/2015\r\n
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I don\'t thin so. Bob did "NO woman nuh Cry", Peter Tosh did "Light up your Chalice", Jimmy Cliff did "Reggae Nights", "Dennis Brown did "Love has found its way" Jakes did "Discipline Child" and "Deliliah".
\r\nIt is a age old thing that these artists change it up especially when they are signed to big label but they will come back to their roots. Yes some change and new sound is needed but it doesn\'t mean we water down the genre. There is always some young hungry artist out there that will wake up the reggae crowd and most of these artists will come back to their roots and bread and butter.
The question is, Is Roots reggae the bread and butter? Koffee was the biggest local artiste out of Jamaica last year and she\'s not doing Roots reggae. Even though we the older heads long for a return to the authenticity in reggae, we are not the ones that are buying and streaming the music. The young listeners are not going backwards in their taste for the music.
Still the bread and butter but the slice maybe thinner. A lot of money make off touring, and dubplate. Every now and then you have a breakout artist like Coffee, Omi etc. but most Jamaicans only tour because of Jamaican music and the demand for it, not for their involvement in R&B or other genre.
\r\nI agree that the streaming etc. took away from the music and I have been talking about it but it also happen in the other genres as well.
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I think there are legitimate issues in the fusion of reggae /dancehall with trap and R&b . ButI appreciate some of the stuff from protoge and Jesse Royal dem.
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Jamaica's first reggae radio station, IRIE FM, debuted on the island's airwaves in August 1990. In Jamaican Rastafarian parlance, "irie" means good, cool, nice, and the station utilized a simple jingle to announce its content: "Reggae in the morning, reggae in the evening, reggae at nighttime on IRIE FM." Thirty years on, IRIE still plays the original jingle. But it's no longer quite true.
Some of the biggest stars featured on IRIE FM are playing a hybrid style that would've been unrecognizable as reggae when the station began. To many fans, it's unrecognizable now. The new sound of Jamaica owes as much to trap, EDM, Afrobeat, and contemporary R&B as it does to dancehall or the original roots of reggae. It's a style that doesn't have a name yet, at least not one that's stuck (although it's sometimes referred to as trap dancehall) and you can hear it all over Jamaica.
"Reggae and dancehall continue to influence and contribute to the birth of various genres, as we've seen with hip hop, reggaeton and tropical house; now we are experiencing the birth of trap dancehall. Listeners to IRIE hear reggae and dancehall but also their offspring in a bid to further propel the art forms," comments Kshema Francis of IRIE FM.
Three marquee names—Tarrus Riley, Protoje, and Dre Island—released outstanding albums this year that embody this evolutionary sound. All have incorporated influences and teachings from their Rastafari way of life, yet numerous tracks on their new albums bear little resemblance to the reggae of a generation ago. "I love the authentic reggae and dancehall sounds, but there are mixtures of other influences within those sounds," Tarrus Riley, whose album Healing dropped on Aug. 28, told The Daily Beast in a recent Zoom interview.
Tarrus, 41, is an unlikely poster child for this new movement. He ascended to reggae stardom in 2006 with "She's Royal," a beautiful roots tribute to women and one of the decade's most popular Jamaican singles. Tarrus's breakthrough was part of the '00s mid-decade resurgence in roots reggae. Another roots movement appeared in Jamaica in the early 2010s, referred to as the Reggae Revival, which saw the emergence of several charismatic young talents including Chronixx, Jah9, Jesse Royal, and Kabaka Pyramid. Tarrus sees himself as the middle child in the reggae family.
"Buju [Banton] and Sizzla were before me in the 1990s and Chronixx is after me so, I understand the roots and I understand the youths," he explains. "When I was young, me and my father (the late Jimmy Riley whose singing career began in Jamaica's mid-'60s rocksteady era) never liked the same music. It's a new decade now, new things are happening so while the people from before want to hold on to music that had its time, the youths want to give you something new."
Tarrus' impressive catalogue showcases his finely tuned expressive vocals, which are adaptable to a range of styles from soft rock ("Jah Will") to traditional Rastafarian Nyabinghi drumming ("Lion Paw") to energetic dancehall ("Good Girl Gone Bad"). Then there's the EDM power ballad "Powerful," a certified gold single produced by Major Lazer, featuring Tarrus and Ellie Goulding.
Jamaica went into its coronavirus lockdown in late March. Tarrus abruptly ended his touring, returned home, and began writing and recording the songs that would become Healing, produced by Tarrus with co-production by Shane Brown and legendary saxophonist Dean Fraser.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/jamaica-b...094701016.html
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Tadano debuts new TM-ZX1205HRS Loader Crane in Thailand, announces Saha Crane Auction Co., Ltd. as TM Dealer
Mr. Somkieat Jiviriyawat, Executive vice president of Tadano Italthai Co., Ltd., Mr. Shigeki Nozawa, Managing Director of Tadano Italthai Co., Ltd., and Mr. Pramote Sanitwaja, Chief Executive Officer of Saha Crane Service Co., Ltd., celebrate introducing the TM-ZX1205HRS loader crane at Saha Crane Auction
The new TM-ZX1205HRS loader crane is set to boost sales among construction, transportation, and logistics companies. Tadano Italthai, the importer and distributor of Tadano-branded cranes and lifting equipment for Thailand and LAO PDR, unveiled and demonstrated the crane at Saha Crane Auction Co., Ltd., in November.
Mr. Shigeki Nozawa, Managing Director of Tadano Italthai Co., Ltd, presided over the crane models' introduction in the Thai market, one of Tadano's largest for Truck Mounted (TM) cranes.
"Following Thailand's reopening, we believe that public and private infrastructure projects will soon resume. As the leader in TM crane market in Thailand, I proudly would like to inform you that we are launching the NEW Truck-Mounted crane model TM-ZX1205HRS," Mr. Nozawa told the approximately 100 people in attendance. "This is a 12-ton capacity crane with the intelligent and the latest safety system so-called "Safety Eyes" built in Japan."
The 12t maximum lifting capacity is a completely new range for a Tadano TM crane, bridging the gap between the 10t/15tm TM-ZX1000 and 15t/30tm TM-ZX1500 series models.
The TM-ZX1205HRS is one of three models in Tadano's new TM-ZX1200 series. Like its accompanying HS and MH models, the TM-ZX1205HRS achieves a maximum outrigger width of 5.5m and a maximum crane capacity of 12,000kg x 1.6m (22tm), the largest in its class. Wide outriggers coupled with increased capacity greatly improve its lifting performance compared with previous models in the same class.
The "Safety Eyes" system referenced by Mr. Nozawa is one of many state-of-the-art technological and safety innovations developed by Tadano. AML with "Safety Eyes" provides a greater degree of vision and control for the operator. It monitors overload momentum during work and warning/stops once momentum is reached 100%; it also reduces lifting capacity during low truck cargo load activity to avoid tipping over. The HRS models add a color LCD radio remote controller that displays the lifted load, which allows changing of the operation position even when visibility is poor in the conventional operation position.
The AML Safety Eyes panel on the TM-ZX1205HRS and the color LCD radio remote controller
The MH model features more economic specifications designed to appeal to a wider range of customers. MH models include "Hook-In" and anti-two-block device functionality; all models in the TM-ZX1200 series feature Tadano's legendary quality and reliability.
Mr. Nozawa continued to showcase the new crane's features to the audience, saying "We also equipped the TM-ZX1200HRS with a basket mode and a support mount for the basket at the tip of the boom so that it can be used for aerial work. The wider outrigger width also leads to a larger working radius in basket mode."
TM-ZX1200HRS with a basket mode
Mr. Somkieat Jiviriyawat, Senior Vice President of Tadano Italthai Co., Ltd, added that TM-ZX1205HRS was designed accordingly to Tadano's core value that underpins "Safety, Quality, Efficiency" and highlighted its versatility.
"The Tadano crane can be mounted on all large-size trucks and all models that carry Japanese, European, US, or Chinese brands. The lift height can be adjusted to fit the operating site, for example in buildings or tunnels. It is also equipped with an alarm system when unsafe issues are spotted, to help reduce possible accidents. Meanwhile, the basket mode is added on, in line with safety standards," he said.
"These features can help a variety of our customers, not only in construction but also logistics, transportation, rental, advertising, and more to make their jobs more efficient, and complete them with tremendous safety," Mr. Nozawa added.
Nearly 50 companies were represented across the attendees, including members of Thai crane industry association PCA (Professional Crane Association) and Saha Crane's customers, which encompass construction, industrial waste disposal, and rental companies along with general contractors.
Mr. Nozawa explained the reason Thailand was selected for the TM-ZX1205HRS launch: "Currently, the TM crane market in Thailand is considered the largest in ASEAN; it is expected to keep expanding with supportive factors, economically and geographically. Plus, we believe 'Safety' would be the key factor in ASEAN. We believe the TM-ZX1205HRS will continuously raise demand for TM cranes."
Mr. Nozawa also specified why Saha was selected for the introduction: "Tadano Italthai Co., Ltd. has just appointed Saha Crane Auction Co., Ltd. as TM Dealer, which would be the main partner under the market expansion and receive the opportunity for mega-investment projects for us."
Saha Crane Auction Co., Ltd. was created in 2011 as a subsidiary of Saha Crane Service Co., Ltd., which already had a stellar 20-year record serving over 1,000 construction companies and builders. They offer the latest amenities for customers looking to acquire cranes and other heavy machinery along with other materials for the construction industry with nearly 64,000 acres of an exhibition and workspace for cranes and other equipment. Their location in Rayong as well as neighboring Chonburi – about 54km from Bangkok – is close to numerous petrochemical plants and other industrial facilities, making the area promising for sales of HRS models equipped with state-of-the-art safety features.
Mr. Pramote Sanitwaja, Chief Executive Officer of Saha Crane Service Co., Ltd., said "On behalf of Saha Crane Auction Company Limited we would like to thank Tadano, who supported us in holding this event to publicly announce the launch of TM-ZX1205HRS. The concept of "TM Safety Eyes Era" was one of the greatest innovations in TM Crane industry. The event visually showed our customers how the crane operates."
Tadano's TM-ZX1205HRS Truck Mounted Loader Crane during its November debut at Saha Crane Auction Co., Ltd. in Thailand.
"Distribution via Saha Crane Auction will provide customers with integrated solutions," said Mr. Sanitwaja, "This collaboration will synergize each party's strengths: Tadano's quality products and after-sales services and Saha Crane Auction's extensive expertise in heavy machinery leasing. The customers will be aware of how TM Crane can be easier to operate safely. This is a great opportunity for Saha Crane Auction; we will drive the TM Crane industry in Thailand."
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Betsy DeVos Is The Jeff Sessions Of Education
Secretary DeVos' latest move puts her indifference to civil rights on full display
by: Abigail Barker on June 17, 2017
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It is not a large jump to connect the ideological alignment of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Their Conservatism is a crusade to the bitter end, despite overwhelming disapproval by party members on both sides of the aisle and unpopularity with the public. Friday's announcement that the Education Department will not be actively pursuing as many civil rights cases at public schools and universities is another brick in the wall.
Sessions is dedicated to bringing back the War on Drugs of the 80s and 90s. He is a strong supporter of private prisons, endorses maximum sentences for non-violent drug offenses continuing the perpetuation of mass incarceration — a system that primarily targets minorities. Sessions has demonstrated a desire to bring back policies, laws, and paradigms that were previously scaled back or eliminated in light of their inability to produce a successfully sustainable outcome.
Like Sessions, DeVos seems to be stuck in the same broken 1950s approach to student's civil rights. As she displayed last month at the Congressional 2018 budget hearing, DeVos would rather let children be at the mercy of their biased state agendas than let Federal mandates intervene.
ProPublica acquired an internal memo issued by Ms. Candice Jackson, the acting head of the Education Department's civil rights office. In the memo, Jackson noted how the department would be scaling back efforts to combat civil rights trangressions in our schools including, but not limited to the following:
What we all hoped to be willful ignorance on the part of Secretary DeVos is now bolstering the commitment to inaction she displayed in her confirmation hearing and the budget hearing. When it comes to civil rights issues, Secretary DeVos has proven her allegiance to the same school of thought that has made Attorney General Sessions the adversary he has become.
Education is one of the few departments that touches everyone's daily life regardless of race, gender identity, location, and socio-economic status. Cherry picking what to protect and what to let slide when it comes to our rights as citizens is a shameful act. These are real world issues that need to be solved in real time by real people who understand the urgency.
Under the Obama administration, complaints that became open cases had to be closed within 180 days. For cases that were incredibly far reaching and resulted in schools having to overhaul their policies, it has made the workload unmanageable. However, instead of adjusting the timelines and increasing staffing (creating jobs), the department has decided to forego pursuing some cases altogether.
Additionally, the U.S. Civil Rights Commission voted on June 16 to investigate the Trump administration's enforcement of civil rights. In the statement subsequently released by the Commission, they noted that the Education Department — under the proposed 2018 budget — would be cutting forty-six jobs or 7% of the civil rights staff.
Seeing the cuts as a direct interference into how civil rights cases would be investigated, they specifically noted Secretary DeVos' repeated lack of consistency in her answers while under questioning from both the Senate and Congress.
DeVos's true union is with Conservative ideology. Policies proposed and enacted by DeVos derive from privilege and not comprehending that her polices aren't positive for all races and economic stations in life. Though she has publicly denounced any and all discrimination, her history speaks to a tendency to allowing lines to be blurred.
Where it can be argued that Sessions prerogative comes from straight racism, it can also be argued that DeVos' racial apathy comes from blatant ignorance and an adherence to incredibly right wing policies without any thought to their real world implications.
Secretary DeVos has routinely had an issue with answering clear and direct questions. When it comes to how her office will handle highly sensitive cases with clear misconduct, who is to say that those who she hires and appoints will not also fall into the habit of smudging the lines as well. What the final 2018 budget looks like will greatly determine how all of this plays out.
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I am currently wearing an outfit I bought five years ago and have received complements so far today. Now, it is a maternity outfit, but I think the same idea holds true. Basic linen black capris with a tan top–with the addition of a pair of ballet slippers from Target (which update the look). Since all of my maternity clothes are five years old, I've been hyper aware of what looks dated and what has stayed -relatively- in style.


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Vegan Documentaries You Need to Watch
Curious about veganism? Interested in a plant-based diet? Have burning vegan questions? Here's a collection of all the trailers of all the best movies to watch. Whether you're interested in veganism for your health, for the animals, or for the earth - there's a movie here for you. Read on and go vegan by watching movies!
at the fork
Asking the tough questions behind every hamburger, glass of milk and baby-back rib. Watch At The Fork at Amazon or iTunes.
beyond the lies
The truth about how animals are raised and killed on farms. Watch Beyond the Lies.
The tragic story of killer whale Tilikum. Find Blackfish on Netflix, iTunes, Amazon.
One industry is destroying the planet more than any other but no one wants to talk about it. Find Cowspiracy on Netflix, Amazon, Youtube.
How an elite team of activists and divers embarked on a covert mission to penetrate a hidden cove in Japan, shining light on a dark, deadly secret. Find The Cove on Amazon.
The effects of animal protein on the body and environment. More A Delicate Balance.
The morality and validity of our dominion over the animal kingdom. More Dominion.
Humanity's use of other animals for pets, food, clothing, entertainment, and research. Narrated by Joaquin Phoenix. Watch Earthlings.
the end of meat
A future where meat consumption belongs to the past. More The End of Meat.
a fall from freedom
A follow up to The Cove, this Discovery Channel documentary reveals the captive whale business. Watch on Amazon.
farm to fridge
Narrated by James Cromwell, this film reveals the unseen journey that animals make from Farm to Fridge. Watch Farm to Fridge.
Explores how food choices impact our health, the health of our planet, and the lives of other living species. Find Food Choices on iTunes, Amazon.
Looks at the food industry's harmful effects on human health and the environment. Find Food Inc on Netflix, iTunes, Amazon.
How the food we eat can help or hurt our health. Find Food Matters on Amazon.
foods that cure disease
Craig asks experts hard science questions and creates delicious healthy meals in his kitchen based from years of research. Watch on Amazon.
Most degenerative diseases can be controlled, or even reversed, by rejecting animal-based and processed foods. Find Forks Over Knives on Netflix, iTunes, Amazon.
The story of James Wilks, winner of The Ultimate Fighter, on his quest for the truth behind the world's most dangerous myth. More The Game Changers
the ghosts in our machine
Illuminates the lives of individual animals living in the machine of our modern world. Find Ghosts in Our Machine on Amazon or iTunes.
hope - What you eat matters
H.O.P.E. is a life-changing documentary uncovering and revealing the effects of our diet high in animal-based foods. Watch Hope - The Film.
the land of hope and glory
The hidden truth behind UK animal farming. Watch The Land of Hope and Glory.
,Our relationship with animals, and the ethical, environmental and health reasons that move people to go vegan. Find Live and Let Live on Netflix or Amazon.
meet your meat
Actor and activist Alec Baldwin exposes the truth behind humanity's cruelest invention - the factory farm. Watch Meet Your Meat.
Inspires action to explore and protect the ocean. Find Mission Blue here or on Netflix.
planeat
The story of three men's search for a diet, which is good for our health, good for the environment and good for the future of the planet. Find Planeat on Amazon.
plantpure nation
Tells the story of three people on a quest to spread the message of one of the most important health breakthroughs of all time. Find Plant Pure Nation on Amazon.
a river of waste
Exposing the truth behind our modern industrial system of meat and poultry production. Find A River of Waste on Amazon.
seaspiracy
What you should know about fish, the ocean, and more. Watch Seaspiracy here.
sea the truth
If we continue to catch and eat fish at the current rate, the oceans and seas will be empty within 40 years. Watch Sea the Truth.
You'll never look at animals the same way again - especially humans. Find Speciesism on Amazon
vegan: everyday stories
Exploring the widespread rise of veganism in mainstream culture. Find Vegan: Everyday Stories on Amazon, iTunes
vegucated
The story of 3 people who, for 6 weeks, adopt a vegan diet and a whole new way of thinking about food. Find Vegucated on iTunes or Amazon.
what about protein
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UWTSD Home - Study With Us - Postgraduate Courses - Celtic Studies (MA)
Celtic Studies (MA)
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Our Celtic Studies programme is a unique distance-learning programme that offers students interested in Welsh and Celtic Studies the opportunity to study various aspects of the history, literature and cultural heritage of the Celtic regions in their own homes.
PATHWAY OPTIONS AND HOW TO APPLY
You can apply directly to the University using the Apply Now button at the top of the page.
Contact Email: fhpadamissions@uwtsd.ac.uk
Contact Name: Prof Jane Cartwright
Institution Code: T80
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Tuition Fees 2022/23:
Home: £7,800
Overseas (distance/online): £10,000
Fees are for the whole course.
If you would like to learn more about the history, literature, religion and cultural heritage of the Celtic regions, this programme is ideal for you.
You'll be able to choose from a wide range of interesting topics taught by experienced university lecturers who are specialists in their fields.
Since the course is a distance-learning course, you do not need to move to Lampeter and sacrifice your day job, as you can study from the comfort of your own home using our VLE (virtual learning environment) and the course content and reading material we provide.
You'll learn where to find the most important sources on the Celtic peoples, Arthurian literature, folklore, druids and Celtic saints and how to question the various versions of the past that have been put forward by historians, linguists, folklorists and archaeologists.
You'll gain research skills which will be a sound basis for further study, as well as a range of important skills which can be easily transferred to the workplace.
This multidisciplinary master's degree allows students to study a wide variety of subjects in the following fields: early and late medieval history and literature, Welsh language, gender studies, Arthurian literature, folklore, religion, spirituality and iconography.
No previous knowledge of the Celtic languages is required for this programme, as students study texts in translation and the programme is taught through the medium of English. However, students may choose to study Welsh as part of the programme and it is also possible for students who are fluent in Welsh to study their modules entirely through the medium of Welsh [see Astudiaethau Celtaidd (MA)] or receive supervision and communication in Welsh, but opt to write their assignments in English.
In Part One, each module is worth 30 credits and in addition to the two compulsory modules HPCS7003 Conceptualizing the Celts and HPCS7002 Celtic Arthur and the Mabinogion Tales, students will choose two optional modules from the list of optional modules noted below.
In Part Two, students are given the opportunity to research in detail a topic which has particularly appealed to them and write an extended dissertation. They will be allocated a supervisor to help guide them through their dissertations. We also collaborate with the University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh and Celtic Studies and some of our MA students are supervised by staff from the Centre who also offer great expertise in Celtic Studies.
Available through the medium of English or Welsh. Students with no previous knowledge of Welsh are given the opportunity to learn Welsh as part of the programme.
Module Topics
PG Cert, PG Dip & MA
Conceptualizing the Celts (30 credits; compulsory)
This module provides students with a critical understanding of the wider context and background of Celtic identity, language and history and enables students to critically assess and evaluate differing interpretations of the cultural identity of the Celts.
Celtic Arthur and the Mabinogion Tales (30 credits; compulsory)
This module provides students with a systematic understanding of the content, context, cultural and historical importance of the Four Branches of the Mabinogi and examines a range of medieval Celtic Arthurian sources.
PG Dip & MA
Women in the Middle Ages: Sources from the Celtic Regions (30 credits; optional)
This module provides students with an advanced knowledge of the complex range of extant sources relating to medieval women's lives in the Celtic regions.
Celtic Sanctity, Spirituality and Hagiography (30 credits; optional)
In this module, students will briefly consider the pre-Christian background to Celtic spirituality and the concept of the 'druid'; consider the coming of Christianity to Wales and Ireland and be encouraged to critically evaluate the notion of 'Celtic Christianity'; trace the development of hagiography as a genre and consider the evidence for a number of saints' cults in the Celtic regions examining sources such as saints' Lives, medieval poetry, holy wells and church dedications, folklore and oral traditions.
Welsh for Beginners (30 credits; optional)
This module allows students to develop an understanding and appreciation of Welsh grammar, syntax and lexis and acquire general communicative skills in the Welsh language.
Celtic Revivals: 1700 to the Present (30 credits; optional)
This module will give students a broad and detailed knowledge of the ways in which texts and ideas drawn from Celtic literature, history, and scholarship have been received in modern culture. The module will provide students with a detailed overview of well-known 'Celtic Revival' movements, concentrating in particular on the eighteenth-century 'Bardic revival' in Wales and Scotland, and the Irish Revival at the turn of the twentieth century. The module will end by reflecting on the reception and revival of the Celts in twentieth and twenty-first century culture, including the significance of revived Celtic themes in contemporary fantasy literature, neo-pagan religion, and national thought.
Dissertation (60 credits; compulsory)
Students are given the opportunity to research in detail a topic which has particularly appealed to them and write an extended 15,000 word dissertation.
The modules are assessed by a variety of assessment methods: short essays (2,500 words), longer essays (4,000-5,000 words), comparative analyses, literary reviews and appreciations, short assignments, linguistic exercises, oral assessments and one 15-000-word dissertation.
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Prof Jane Cartwright
Andrew Currie
Dr Rhys Kaminski-Jones
Applicants are expected to have a good first degree (a first or upper second), although every application is considered in its own merit, so places may be offered on the basis of professional qualification and relevant experiences. Candidates with a lower degree classification or no degree may be admitted at Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma level, with an opportunity to upgrade to Master's level if satisfactory progress is made.
This programme is ideal for those who want to learn more about the history, literature and cultural heritage of Wales and the Celtic regions in order to improve their job prospects. Many of the students who undertake the course on a part-time basis are already in employment and wish to gain a postgraduate qualification as a possible means to promotion or change of job role. Former students include journalists, writers, storytellers, teachers, lecturers, editors and people who work in the tourist or heritage industries. Many of our students have also gone on to further research in Celtic Studies at PhD level.
Students may spend up to £300 per year on books and additional related materials.
Bilingualism and Multilingualism (MA)
Historical Studies (MA, PgDip, PgCert)
Jeanne Mehan, Gearhart, Oregon
"I had long been interested in Celtic Studies, but never had the opportunity to study the subject properly as an academic student. I was delighted to find this distance-learning programme at Lampeter that I could follow whilst working and living in America. I thoroughly enjoyed the variety of topics and texts covered by the different modules – everything from Arthurian tales to folklore customs.
I now feel I have a much more thorough knowledge of the texts I used to read purely as a hobby and I also took the opportunity to learn Welsh as part of my programme and visit Lampeter for additional intensive language courses. I became particularly interested in Welsh saints while I was working on my dissertation and I am now completely fascinated by them. Since graduating with a distinction I have enrolled on a further research programme and am currently researching the daughters of Brychan Brycheiniog for a PhD."
Bursary / Scholarship Information
You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit our Scholarships and Bursaries section.
Please visit our Accommodation pages for more information
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Woot, woot! Looks like we made it, finally!
It's been a long week and at times a bit frustrating. But hey it's almost the weekend.
1. Cooked up a little D.I.Y. project this week for the little man. Pool noodles for the bath tub. Needless to say it was a hit.
2. Quirky little window display of a downtown business I happened to pass. It made me laugh so I had to share.
3. Work trip to Chicago became a parking lot for 2 hours due to a truck being on fire. No keys required for this trip.
4. Once I finally made it to my Chicago office my boss treated me to an Italian beef sandwich at Portillo's, yummy!
5. After my long work day to Chicago and back I settled in for the evening with a margarita.
Enjoy your Father's Day weekend!


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Lundy Island Guide
The island of Lundy lies around 25 miles to the west of Ilfracombe and 20 miles north west of Bideford in the Bristol Channel. The island is quite small - 3 miles long by half a mile wide - and has a wild, natural beauty, unspoilt by modern development. There are no vehicles on the island, so it is a nice place for a walk!
Lundy has a long history of settlement, a 13th century castle, and three lighthouses plus an abundance of birds and wildlife. There are around 400 species of bird living on the island as well as sika deer and soay sheep; grey seals can be seen on the coast. Among the bird species can be found: kittiwakes, razorbills, guillemots, fulmars, shags, oystercatchers and puffins. The coastline of the island is designated a Heritage Coast and the offshore area was declared as Britain's first Marine Conservation Zone in 2010.
Around twenty five people live on the island permanently; these consist of a farmer, a warden, conservation staff and housekeeping and catering staff associated with tourist facilities. There are a number of cottages on the island which are available to visitors for rent and these are operated by the Landmark Trust. The Marisco Tavern serves hot and cold food and drinks and there is an island shop which sells snacks and souvenirs.
The MS Oldenburg sails to Lundy on a frequent basis during March to October from both Ilfracombe and Bideford on the North Devon coast - check the timetable as it changes with the seasons. In the winter months a helicopter service operates from Hartland Point in north Devon but only on Mondays and Fridays - check the islands website for exact details - www.lundyisland.co.uk
Places to visit around the Lundy area
Bideford - a small port and holiday town with access to excellent beaches at Westward Ho! - see North Devon page
Ilfracombe - seaside resort in north Devon - has its own page.
Exmoor National Park - lies to the south east of Ilfracombe
< North Devon Guide Ilfracombe Guide >
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The highest and absolute truth is only one and dwells in the absolute state of the Lord Jesus Christ. The Creator gives us in our hands the valuable spiritual information we should work with. They are to help us in our own spiritual growth and general wellbeing for the whole. Then there is a second type of information intended for His/Her closest co-workers in the bodies who perform the multiversally important mission on whose successful execution depends the smooth course of transformation of humanity and planet Earth into the 5th dimension of the positive state of True Creation. The truth, however, has more degrees and angles, and adapts to each of us individually to can grasp it into our hands, with this point of reflection to bounce into our inward, and then intimately it further with the Lord Jesus Christ to develop and build its other floors. Entering into the inward means to let you intuitively lead. Each of the closest co-workers of God's family uses this gift more or less and puts it into practice. There is, therefore, no absence to enter into inward, because if that were the case, there could be no absorption of the difficult spiritual tests to which all those who are actively and consciously involved in God's mission are exposed up to now.
The truth is dynamic and changing, not stagnant. This means that if it was revealed to you something spiritually very important in an external way through a third person, you can never rely on filling this information at a pre-announced time. Take into account that time is linear and from the point of view the absolute does not exist. However, the Lord Jesus Christ, due to his own followed cosmic laws, has the right to communicate this modified information in order to provide the basis for the realization of these thoughts even in matter, in a time that will be exactly harmonize by its circumstances and correlations to its final external manifestation. It is called the truth at another time. Because it works upon us limited perception of space-time reality, many may argue that God's word can be false and misleading, leading only to difficulties and problems. Nothing is further from the truth. God's word is always true and pure in the ultimate sense of the word, only its manifestation and realization can come in different linear time. The reality is such that "the truth at another time" leads to the conclusion and resolution of many problems caused by the negative state, while at the same time overcoming the individual spiritual goals that serve as a springboard for further steps of life growth, at the end of which it will happen what the lyrics of God's word have already foretold to the most faithful co-workers of God's family.
The most important point of this collection of information is the opening of the Spiritual center of God's family near Prague, where some of the first line of this Mission will soon be moved to together with others, who will regularly be meet with us, fulfiled their unique and unrepeatable mission under the appropriate conditions, stable vibrations and sufficiency at all levels. On this reality, all participating are being prepared gradually so that harmonize themselves with God's plan and to shake off more quickly the deposits of evils, untruths, falsities and connect even more effectively with their higher Self and the Lord Jesus Christ, they have demonstrated the mastery of all the necessary tests after which relief and deliverance come. The truth has to be given step by step. Once it is bridged, it is replaced by the truth corresponding to the new achieved degree of the individual. It is precisely thanks to the free choice of changes and resulting therefrom consequences and results, it is not possible to bind and rely on time data relating to pre-announced predictions and events that have not yet occurred at this stage. However, these revelations and truths in another time (but which ultimately become a tangible reality) correspond to the present spiritual state, the needs and readiness of those to whom these aspects of truth are communicated. If everyone knew at one and the same moment everything that awaits him, whether unpleasant (is it relevant to the passing negative state and life in him) or pleasant (is it relevant to the eternal enduring positive state and life in him), it would be denied the principle of very relative sentient of life and it would be extinct.
Your minds and souls continue to purge and go into the process of long-awaited changes at the physical level. Once cleaned up enough, a quantum leap forward will take place. So far it has been spiritually and mentally. Keep in mind that we are constantly approaching to the common meeting and the dream goal which will start for the next phase of our lives, when we will be able to do for what we were created for. We are closer and closer every step and the fact remains that everyone can do it without harm. Change does not leave you waiting long. Remember that this process is driven by the absolute and does not matter to the human circumstances of the earth system. The next point of transcendence we go to brings joy, abundance and love. The Spiritual center of God's family and Bifrost is already ready for its use. No one will remain in the current place and position because the positive state is a constant change and flow. So let God's plan flow freely so that it can be unmolested showed. Changes will come and no one will wait longer than needed.


And if you having been talking to Clarks sorry Blade!!! That's because when they opened mine up to do a fork seal they got more than they bargained on the parts took a week from Germany,in actual fact it was knocking on a fortnight by the time they realised what was wrong and ordered the parts.
It's not the fork seal per se it's the internal bush at the bottom of the leg that knackers the seal because leg is moving about.
Really..?? How many miles/kms on it if I may ask..??
There's a post on here or the other site that I put up a while think it was 1200/1400 miles something like that.
I must check mine for excess play...although there's no evidence of knocking or leakage that I can detect.
It's a piece of machinery mate these things happen.
got the bike back from Benham's at Wolverhampton today fork tube and seals replaced under warranty .


2017 was characterized by major network attacks and data security violations. The next year will be far worse, believes the security company McAffee.
This year's many cases of cases where ransom has been required to unlock hacked computers is just a taster for what we can expect in the time that comes, because hackers are developing new strategies and business models, according to a report from the data security company McAfee .
The company, which among other things is selling anti-virus software, believes that attackers will use new methods that can affect both computers and networks.
Prosperous people can be targeted specifically, and hackers are going to focus more on other devices that are connected to the web in a less secure way than computers and smartphones, such as cars, the company believes.
Furthermore, McAfee assumes that it will be more extensive use of hired hackers to conduct online attacks.
– This year's events show how easy it is to commercialize hacker services, says chief researcher in the company, Raj Samani.
– Such attacks can be sold to parties trying to attack rivals at national level, both political and within business, says Samani.
Privacy will be even more diluted in 2018 as consumer information is collected and used for marketing purposes, the company's report states.
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BOYS GOLF WINS STATE TITLE!
Days like October 8th don't come around often for any school. This one played out at the Weibring Golf Course in Normal, Illinois, and to say it was special is an understatement.
After hitting the links on Friday, and then returning for another round Saturday, the Saint Ignatius Boys Golf Team won the IHSA 2A State Championship for the second time. It's the only team in Saint Ignatius history to pull off back-to-back wins like that.
Head Coach Steve Jacoby talked about the dramatic final moments of the tournament:
It was hole number 18. Charlie Krasnewich '24, was the last to tee off, and he didn't know the team was up by four strokes. After putting his drive into a fairway bunker, Krasnewich '24 hit his bunker shot just short of the green.
"I walked up to him and he told me his heart was pounding 100 miles a minute," said Coach Jacoby, "And then Charlie asked, 'What do I need to do?'"
The coach told him to take a deep breath, and said, "Charlie, just chip it up on the green, and put it in, and it's over with. You guys are here for a reason. You're the best in the state. You earned this."
Right after that, Jacoby watched as Charlie two-putted for the win, as he's done so many times. It was *the* moment that topped a season of moments and years of dedication. Jacoby said, "The amount of time players and parents put in to try and make sure the team can be its best, is amazing."
On that note, Saint Ignatius College Prep Athletic Director Mike Hurley said, "Success in any sport takes dedication, practice, teamwork and talent...The opportunity to watch our team perform at this high level two consecutive years in a row speaks volumes to what an outstanding group of student-athletes we have had within our golf program."
Hurley also commended the students for upholding the "tremendous character that fully represents the values and mission" of the school.
Team Chaplain, Fr. Mark Luedtke said, "Our young men look out for one another, challenge one another, and lift up one another, all the while being men for others on and off the course. Our team received numerous compliments for being good competitors, good teammates, and especially good people."
Congratulations to Ian Love '23, Liam Nelson '23, Quinn Ross '23, Matt Walsh '23, Jacob Gupta '24, Charlie Krasnewich '24, and Tim Vyverberg '23. To hear what the student- athletes had to say about the big win, just click here.


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Pandora: World of Avatar D23 Expo Preview
By Tom Bricker Commentary, News & Rumors 20 Comments
New information about the Avatar land "Pandora" coming to Walt Disney World were released at the 2015 D23 Expo. An area dedicated to Pandora at Disney's Animal Kingdom was showcased at the D23 Expo, with a booth that started with a pre-show video from Alpha Centauri Expeditions (the 'tourism' company that would take guests from Animal Kingdom to Pandora) and a full model of Pandora that changed from daytime to nighttime views of the land, along with some other small models. Imagineers were also onsite to answer guest questions.
There was a good amount of new detail about Pandora, as well as confirmation of rumors that had been circulating. Let's take a look at what we now know about the next addition to Walt Disney World…
Although the model that included show buildings and details of the land as it changed lighting schemes was the most impressive aspect of the Pandora booth, the most illuminating aspect was the pre-show video that presented the backstory for Avatar Land. There have been a lot of fan concerns that Avatar is a poor fit for Animal Kingdom, and this video gave insight into how the land would be shoehorned into the park. The basic premise is that guests are eco-tourists being shown to another planet to see its otherworldly natural beauty on a trip operated by Alpha Centauri Expeditions (ACE).
The video is narrated by Academy Award-winning Avatar producer Jon Landau, who is Marshall Lamm, the founder of ACE, in a two-minute presentation that also features guest testimonials (including one from Joe Rohde) praising the landscape for how magical it is and unlike anything they've visited on earth. Think of it as the fictional version of a Disney Vacation Club infomercial.
It's actually a pretty good sell, and if the Imagineers are able to do equally as good of a job with Alpha Centauri Expeditions' presence in the land itself, I think many early critics of Avatar land will be accepting (or at least more accepting) of this land in Animal Kingdom. I think this ultimately turns on the quality of the execution, and hopefully a nuanced and subtle approach is taken rather than something over the top and so convoluted that it feels severely contrived. Examples of both approaches can be found in Animal Kingdom, so which ends up happening remains to be seen.
Equally important to the success of the shoehorning, I think, is that the booth is really deliberate in its focus on the name Pandora as opposed to Avatar Land for the new area of the park. This doesn't come as a huge shock and it may not seem like there's much in a name, but I wholeheartedly disagree.
The name Pandora is indicative of a desire to have this area be its own mythical world–albeit one inspired by a popular film–whereas Avatar Land would be showing a desire to have guests step into the world of a "popular" intellectual property. (EDIT: the official name is Pandora: World of Avatar, and Joe Rohde himself stressed the same thing I do here–that World of Avatar is a subtitle, and Pandora is the key.) Animal Kingdom was always intended to have a mythical land, and while this is probably not the one most fans wanted (I'm looking at you, Beastly Kingdom), it is still one that looks pretty cool on paper (or, rather, in model). It also gives the Imagineers some creative latitude in stepping beyond the explicit storylines of Avatar to create some mythos of their own, as well as a way to frame the environment via ACE to make it fit within the context of Animal Kingdom. In other words, it can stand entirely on its own.
By contrast, Avatar Land would forever be a land tied to an intellectual property specifically set forth in a series of films, and certain aspects of the stories told in said films not only have nothing to do with the conservationist message of Animal Kingdom, but are actually inapposite to said messages. Moreover, there are concerns about the longevity of the Avatar franchise, and this should effectively nullify those concerns. It makes the land more like "Splash Mountain" and less like "South of the South: The Log Flume."
As for the model itself, I think this is what many Disney fans probably envisioned–or something close to it–based on previously released photos, but photos are no substitute for actually seeing the details in person. The whole look and changing dynamic from day to night are really, really impressive. The floating mountains are undoubtedly going to be the eye-candy here, and much of the visual success of the land hinges upon how well this effect is executed. With that said, the entire land appears to be lush and detailed, and at night I suspect a stroll through this bioluminescent forest of sorts will be an attraction unto itself.
Again, though, this is entirely dependent upon execution. Imagineering has been a mixed bag in this department of late. Cars Land and Buena Vista Street are unqualified successes, as is the Streets of Paris (Ratatouille Land), but New Fantasyland is more of a mixed bag, and then you have things like Walt Disney Studios Park (save for Ratatouille) that look like they were designed by a horde of drunken chimpanzees in a couple of hours.
Rohde has a keen eye for design, so let's hope he was able to choose the absolute best team for this job. Based on the potential for Pandora at night, I suspect that if it is a home run in this department, that alone will be enough for this project to be viewed as a success.
Let's take a look at that model…
Above is a view of the floating mountains during daytime lighting. You can see a nighttime view further down…
Although this wasn't confirmed, the bridge in the lower left of the model is likely the bridge that formerly led to Camp Minnie-Mickey. It now leads to a giant prawn (???) creature-thing that marks the entrance area.
Opposite this bridge is a large building. This might look like the Banshee show building, but it's actually dining and merchandise (the cornerstones of any nutritious theme park diet). Per the backstory of Pandora, these were previously used by human travelers, but retrofitted to their current purposes. Okay, maybe this does fit the Animal Kingdom mold in at least one way. 😉
The two main attractions are in the back left and right of the model, but you can't see the show buildings for either. On the right is the Banshee ride, and its show building is concealed by large cliffs. This attraction is described as the 'Nextgen Soarin', and I've heard (outside of the Expo) that the ride system is a far more advanced than Soarin', with a wider range of movement, among other features. The queue for this attraction ascends into the mountains of Pandora before the main ride drops a Banshee off a cliff.
On the left is the boat ride. This was described by the Imagineers present as being like Pirates of the Caribbean, but I think they meant in that it was slow-moving rather than in terms of show scenes. I could be wrong on this, but my expectations are something along the lines of Living with the Land, but with bioluminescent plants and maybe some small creatures. If it's like the first third of Journey to the Center of the Earth, this attraction will make my day.
One recent development is the emphasis on the experience of walking through a bioluminescent jungle. What's unclear to me is whether this will be a play area for kids, an actual walk-through exhibit a la something like Maharajah Jungle Trek, or simply the feeling a stroll along the walkways evokes. I suspect the latter, with it being touted as a way to give the impression of the land having a great number of attractions. We shall see.
That's about all of import from the Pandora booth at the D23 Expo. I have indicated on a few occasions that I'm more optimistic about Avatar Land/Pandora than a lot of people, and that is even moreso the case after seeing the model in person and hearing about the backstory. Perhaps my (over?) optimism is coloring my opinion of the D23 Expo Pandora exhibit, but I am really excited to see this in person and expect it to be a far greater addition than New Fantasyland, both in substantive attractions and thematic design. I am cautiously optimistic that Imagineering will thread the needle delicately with the backstory as to how Pandora "fits" Animal Kingdom, and hope it's done intelligently and with an economy of words, so to speak.
Ultimately, the jury is still out, and will be until we actually step foot in the land and experience the attractions. However, I think criticism is slowly dissipating with each new detail of Pandora that is released. It's a shame these details weren't released years ago when the land was first announced (I suspect the ink on the contract had just dried with the announcement, and that Imagineering had only been briefed on the deal shortly before it was made public), as the project has been 'tainted' a bit in the Disney fan community. We fans tend to have short memories, and if Pandora is pretty and substantively good, most people will forget the hatred they once had for Pandora and forgive the thematic incongruities it brings to Animal Kingdom.
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Are you excited for the potential Pandora at Walt Disney World, or are you still upset that it's being added to Disney's Animal Kingdom? What interests you most about this addition? Any concerns or worries about it? Share your thoughts in the comments!
20 Responses to "Pandora: World of Avatar D23 Expo Preview"
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Marge Stocks April 15, 2016
well, my goodness…I am an Avatar fan, I never noticed bad acting or bad writing…why? because I was so absorbed into the marvel of Pandora, from the first time I watched Avatar all I could think was mannnnn I wish I was born there, silly right? but when I saw the video of the making of Pandora I almost couldn't breath I was so excited…it's all I can think about of late….I've not been to Disneyland in years, and the thought of going to any other Disney world never entered into any of my to do lists…however, that has changed is now at the top of my list…can not wait for the opening of Pandora and plan on being there….Thank you
Anne March 14, 2016
Though I am not a fan of Avatar (I feel asleep after 30 minutes) I must say it looks bang on in Animal Kingdom. I would also be very interested to know when this new land will open – AK is my favourite WDW park and I can't bear the idea of going with fences on.
pooja February 10, 2016
@Tom Bricker
You got some magnificent pics! Im not a devotee of symbol or have yet to be to disneyworld :() however when the time comes, which ought to be in the nick of time for all these new thoughts to become animated, I will be eager to see it!! much appreciated Tom!
Anderson Lachat September 2, 2015
Disney provided a look at Avatar Land at D23 Expo 2015, giving guests a chance to get up and close with the Avatar Land model. Check out photos and info.
emluca123 August 18, 2015
I've never seen Avatar, but it looks and Spa pretty amazing
Jessica August 18, 2015
You got some awesome pics! Im not a fan of avatar or have yet to be to disneyworld :() but when the time does come, which should be just in time for all these new ideas to come to life, I will be excited to see it!! thanks Tom!
Tim August 17, 2015
WDI clearly understands the importance of separating Pandora the place from Avatar the film, at least to the point of making me all the more optimistic for the final product. In a way I wonder if Joe Rohde and his team are taking fan skepticism as a challenge of sorts to produce a truly incredible theme park environment.
Brian August 17, 2015
Great review and equally great photos! Thanks for sharing! If the "boat ride through Pandora" is anything like Journey to the Center of the Earth, then yes, I'll be ecstatic! The whole experience of Journey from beginning to end is completely immersive…I guess there won't be a frightening elevator ride to the center of Pandora though.
Jeff August 16, 2015
Agree completely Tom.
The complainers will always find something to be negative about, it's what they do.
But with each new update & extra dose of details, they have far less "ammunition" for their whining.
Andy August 15, 2015
I've always been kind of excited about this. I didn't think Avatar was a great film, not a bad one, but just ok. The story, writing, acting, and pacing was poor, but the visuals and the world was beautiful. I wanted to spend time exploring Pandora, and could care less about racist (what's a proper term for discriminating against alien species?) generals and greedy corporations. So I think this land with be beautiful, immersive, technically impressive, and hopefully fun. The fact that I can explore the world without being distracted by James Cameron's poor writing or Sam Worthington's bad acting, is appealing. I think it will attract more guests than people will think. I didn't think Cars Land would nearly be as popular as it is, because I underestimated the appeal and the level of detail given to the land. The fact that the land will open the same year as Avatar 2, and then there will be two more sequels each year afterwards, will create momentum for the park, and will make people think that it is a IP worth caring about. Avatar isn't one and done. We're about to hear and see a lot more. Hopefully without mention of unobtainium
Also, have you heard how they are making the mountains float. That is the technical element I'm most curious about.
Now that I think about it, I'm not sure I've ever seen a movie with Sam Worthington in it that I felt was good.
I agree that Avatar will only become more popular (or at least see spikes of popularity as each sequel is released). I do wonder if it will ever become a pop culture fixture, akin to something like Terminator or Jaws.
Christie August 15, 2015
Thanks Tom! Are they still on track and hopeful opening of Pandora will be in 2017? Spring
/fall? It looks really beautiful! Not a huge Avatar fan, but if they do this well – it won't matter.
I heard that it would be ready before then, but they wanted to open the same year as Avatar 2 to create excitement and momentum.
Ashley J August 15, 2015
Ok, until now, if you had asked me about my feelings on this new land, "Meh" would have been an overstatement. Now, however, I am actually excited about it! I am so glad they are focusing less on "Avatar" and more on Pandora itself. I know those Imagineers are geniuses…hopefully they pull this one out and make it as good as the potential that is there. Although we are planning to wait a couple years to return to WDW (to wait out the construction at DS and AK), I am now really looking forward to that visit 🙂
Jorge August 18, 2015
Agreed… Tying this land to the world of Pandora the world rather than "Avatar the movie" seems like a brilliant move to me.
It disassociates it from the movie plot, which some folks didn't like, and puts all of the emphasis on the beautiful world the movie created.
It also gives them a LOT more freedom to do whatever they want and "own" that land. Heck, with just a few tweaks (ex. remove the Na'vi), they can rebrand this as just "Fantasy Glow-y Big Colorful Monsters Land @ Animal Kingdom (brought to you by Neon Colors)".
I never saw Avatar, but great effects could entice me.
New Fantasyland was a disappointment, but maybe the failure to resusciate the incredible, incomparable Skyway is the reason why.
It's not too late for them to add a Skyway to Pandora! 😉
Sadly, I think the days of skyways are largely a thing of the past. Blame our litigious society…
Joanie Eddis-Koch August 15, 2015
As always, a wonderful assessment of what is going on with everything Disney. Thanks for taking the time to keep us informed!
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