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Learn why Sultan Suleiman I is considered one of the Ottoman Empire's most important political rulers.
Make sense of the public - and private - politics of the grand Ottoman court.
Appreciate the empire's many cultural contributions, including mosques and illuminated manuscripts.
Examine reasons why the Ottoman Empire collapsed after the First World War.
Ponder how the legacy of the Ottoman Empire continues to shape the Middle East today.
When confronting the future, nations and civilizations always look to the past for guidance, lessons, and a shared sense of purpose and meaning. For the peoples of the Middle East, that immediate past is the Ottoman Empire.
In the West, we often overlook the fact that the achievements of the Ottoman Empire at the zenith of its power matched those of contemporary Western Europe – as well as the other great Islamic states of Safavid Iran and Mughal India. According to Kenneth W. Harl, award-winning professor of Classical and Byzantine history at Tulane University, "the cultural achievements of Ottoman civilization still endure, and they speak of a wealthy and sophisticated Islamic civilization."
It is by understanding the vast, dramatic story of the Ottoman Empire – from its early years as a collection of raiders and conquerors to its undeniable power in the 15th and 16th centuries to its catastrophic collapse in the wreckage of the First World War – that one can better grasp the current complexities of the Middle East, including geopolitical tensions between Turkey and its Balkan and Middle Eastern neighbors, the sustained political and cultural power of Islam, and the balancing act between religious tradition and cultural modernity.
What made the Ottoman Empire such a match with the empires of the early modern world? What, in fact, made this empire unlike any other in human history? What forces were responsible for shaping this brilliant civilization—and what forces led to its ultimate destruction? These are just some of the questions you'll explore alongside Professor Harl in The Ottoman Empire. Over the course of 36 historically rich and enlightening lectures, you'll investigate more than 600 years of history that cover the nature of Ottoman identity, the achievements and oddities of the Sultan's court, and stories of confrontation and cooperation with the West. The result: a better appreciation for the ways in which the Ottomans created a unique way of life – and how that way of life echoes throughout Europe and across the Middle East.
From "Sublime Porte" to "Sick Man"
To the emissaries of King Francis I in 1536, the Ottoman Empire was called the "Sublime Porte," referring to the magnificence of the high gate within the empire's grand Topkapı palace complex. More than 200 years later, Tsar Nicholas I referred to the empire— beginning to lose territory and power—as "the Sick Man of Europe." Less than 100 years after that, the empire disappeared.
The Ottoman Empire guides you through the rise, flourishing, and fall of one of the most powerful forces in history in a way that makes historical themes and ideas easy to understand. Working chronologically from the empire's medieval roots to its rebirth as the modern republic of Turkey, Professor Harl groups the lectures around a series of historical moments and themes.
An Empire is Born: You'll get an in-depth look at how the Ottoman Empire was first created, and you'll follow the learning journey it took up through 1632, during the reign of Sultan Murat IV. Along the way, you'll meet rulers seldom equaled by any other dynasty, including Suleiman the Magnificent – who reigned from 1520 to 1566 and whose iconic rule is still hailed as the apex of Ottoman power.
The High Ottoman Empire: The classical age of the Ottoman Empire is commonly held as the time between 1453 and 1699. What were its political and religious institutions like? What cultural advancements were made? You'll dive into two centuries of vitality and originality, covering everything from the imperial economy to Islamic building programs to the development of miniature manuscript paintings.
When East Met West: Central to the classical age of the Ottoman Empire was its complex relationship with its eastern and Western neighbors, from Safavid Iran to European traders, who both engaged with – and threatened – the traditional Ottoman order. You'll consider how wars and treaties with the Holy Roman Empire, Venice, Russia and more shifted the balance of power that would pave the way for the empire's ultimate decline.
Reform, Collapse, Rebirth: Starting in the late 17th century, the Ottoman Empire began its slow decline, collapse, and partition. After which, a rebirth occurred in the form of the republic of Turkey. Professor Harl unpacks the various historical forces responsible for this, chief among them the First World War and the leadership of Mustafa Kemal.
People, Events, and Themes that Made an Empire
Befitting a story of such epic scope and grandeur, every lecture of The Ottoman Empire is a treasure trove of historical nuggets and fascinating insights into the people, events, themes, and locales responsible for shaping the story of this often overlooked empire.
Told with Professor Harl's characteristic detail and insight, these and other topics are just a few of what you'll find laid in these 36 lectures.
Rumi and the Whirling Dervishes. One of the central figures in the early spiritual transformation of Anatolia was Jalal-ud-din Rumi who, along with his followers, the iconic "whirling dervishes," used Sufism to create a folk Islam linked to the mores of Anatolian village life.
Selim the Grim. An ambitious victor of a civil war in 1512, Selim earned his terrifying moniker, Yavuz ("the Grim"), after ordering the execution of all challenges to his rule, including his half-brother, his nephews, and his cousins.
The Sultan's Deputies. Something of the Turkish sultan's right-hand man, the grand viziers, after the mid-16th century, began to assume the foreign policy and administrative power from sultans, who found themselves more involved with spiritual and ceremonial matters.
Suleiman's Wars. Not only was Suleiman I one of the Ottoman Empire's most decisive, influential rulers, he also waged several fierce military campaigns against Safavid Iran (the empire's main Eastern rival) that were less about territory and more about competing religious claims as to who would lead the Islamic world.
The Committee of Union and Progress. Between 1909 and 1911, the CUP dominated the Ottoman parliament as something of a shadow government ruling through repression. This is a political model that, Professor Harl notes, would be transmitted to the empire's successor states in southeastern Europe and the Middle East.
A Fascinating Story Told by a Great Storyteller
Over the years, Professor Harl has been acclaimed by lifelong learners for his ability to untangle historical complexities and recreate the thrill of making historical connections. As a seasoned member of The Great Courses faculty, his expertise in the Classical and Byzantine eras (including scholarly work on classical Anatolia) makes him the perfect guide through centuries of fascinating history.
The winner of numerous teaching awards, including Tulane University's Sheldon Hackney Award for Excellence in Teaching (on two occasions), Professor Harl has a preternatural ability to make the intricate layers and interconnections of an entire civilization's history graspable.
A visually rich course, the video editions of The Ottoman Empire come complete with helpful maps that show the historic expansion (and contraction) of the empire; portraits that put a face with some of the many people you encounter in these lectures; photographs and illustrations of Ottoman architecture, illuminated manuscripts, and historic landscapes; and much more.
Welcome to a fascinating story of the triumph and tragedy, war and peace, intellectual progress and civil insurrection of a great empire that, for all its glory and grandeur, has left an important legacy that will shape the future of the Balkan nation-states, the Turkish Republic, and the Arab world – and those of us in the West as well.
Sublime Porte: Visions of the Ottoman Empire
How should one consider the vast history of the Ottoman Empire? Professor Harl sets the stage for the lectures to come with a consideration of key themes in the empire's journey from "Sublime Porte" to "Sick Man of Europe" – as well as the distorting images of Orientalism. x
Seljuk Turks in Asia Minor
Ottoman sultans traced their origins to the Oghuz Turks of the Central Eurasian steppes, whose nomadic ways of life were transformed by Islam. Follow along as the subsequent Seljuk Turks evolve from raiders to conquerors–and spark conflict with Western Europe's religious pilgrims. x
The Islamization of Asia Minor
First, learn how the Seljuk sultans created an Islamic Turkish Anatolia, which would become the heartland of future Ottoman sultans. Then, explore Seljuk developments in architecture, decorative art, and religion – including domed mosques, medresses (religious schools), and "whirling dervishes." x
Ottoman Sultans of Bursa
Meet the sultans who transformed the Ottoman sultanate into an imperial state. Among these: Orhan, who made Bursa the state's capital; Murad I and Bayezid I, who incorporated Asia Minor into the Ottoman state; and "the Thunderbolt," who forged an empire of tributaries in the Balkans and Anatolia. x
Defeat and Recovery, 1402–1451
The defeat of Sultan Bayezid by Tamerlane at the Battle of Angora revealed the fragile nature of the nascent Ottoman sultanate. Focus on the empire's recovery under Mehmed I Çelebi and Murad II, who made the empire into a bureaucratic monarchy and defeated the Hungarians at the Battle of Varna. x
Mehmet the Conqueror, 1451–1481
Mehmet the Conqueror made the Ottoman sultanate a leading Muslim power by 1481. In this lecture, investigate his remarkable rule, which included the conquest of Constantinople, the remodeling of the Hagia Sophia as a mosque, and the construction of the grand, walled mini-city of Topkapı. x
Selim the Grim and the Conquest of Cairo
In 1512, Selim emerged victorious from the ashes of a civil war and executed all challenges to his rule (earning him the sobriquet "the Grim"). Go inside Selim's military campaigns against Iran, Syria, and Egypt, which helped make the Ottoman Empire virtually synonymous with the "house of Islam." x
Suleiman the Magnificent, 1520–1566
Suleiman the Magnificent presided over the zenith of the Ottoman Empire. You'll learn how, during his 46-year reign, he expanded civil bureaucracy, waged a naval war in the Mediterranean against Habsburg Spain, and also altered the imperial succession–sowing what some historians consider the seeds of the empire's downfall. x
Sultans in Topkapı, 1566–1648
Turn now to a period of decline, most notable for the emergence of the harem as a powerful political institution. Meet sultans including Murad III, a patron of the arts (especially miniaturist painting) and Ahmet I, an ineffective 13-year-old who presided over the "Sultanate of Women." x
The Sultan-Caliph and His Servants
Ottoman sultans played two roles: as sultan/warrior and as the caliph of Sunni Islam. Here, unpack the role of the sultan in the Ottoman Empire, including his relationship with the ulema (religious experts), his central administration (called the Porte"), and with his viziers." x
Timariots, Peasants, and Pastoralists
Between 1500 and 1800, the Ottoman Empire spread across more than 1 million square miles–but economic activity varied from region to region. Discover how groups like pastoralists and the Muslim gentry (timariots) played their own critical roles in the drama and resiliency of the rural Ottoman economy. x
Trade, Money, and Cities
Trade was vital to the Ottoman Empire – as well as a cause for its decline from "Porte" to "Sick Man of Europe." Trace some of the empire's most prominent trade routes, including the iconic Silk Road, as well as the British penetration of Ottoman markets in 1838. x
Arabs under the Ottoman Caliph
For 300 years, Ottoman Sultans ruled the majority of Arabs. How did "the Porte" successfully administer the diverse Arab provinces under its control? How did "the Porte" respect Islamic traditions? Why were the Arabs so loyal to the empire up until the early 19th century? x
Christians and Jews under the Porte
Under the Ottomans, Christian and Jewish subjects were classified as dhimmi ("people of the book") and were afford legal protection and the right to practice their faith. Explore daily life in some of the Christian and Jewish communities (millet) scattered across the empire. x
Sunni Islam and Ottoman Civilization
Go deeper inside the details of Ottoman civilization. Among the topics you'll explore are the transformation of Turkish into a new literary language; the importance of calligraphy and miniaturist painting; intellectual developments in history and geography; and, finally, the cultural influence of the Sufis. x
Ottoman Constantinople
What was Constantinople like under Ottoman control? Professor Harl shows how the empire became a veritable paradise among Muslim cities, with markets and mosque complexes, social activities and public spaces, and the grandeur of Topkapı, which you'll see through the eyes of French Ambassadors sent in 1536. x
The Sultan at War: The Ottoman Army
Sultans between the reigns of Murad II and Mehmet IV commanded one of the finest armies in Eurasia. Discover how the Ottoman imperial army matched Europe's best, how money was raised to meet the rising costs of war, why the Ottoman army suffered decisive defeats, and more. x
Sultan and Shah: Challenge of Safavid Iran
The Ottoman Sultan and the Safavid Shah clashed frequently over strategic lands between the two civilizations. First, learn why Safavid Iran was the religious and ideological rival of "the Porte." Then, examine five major wars the Ottomans waged against their rivals between 1514 and 1722. x
Sultan and Emperor: War in the West
Visit the empire's northern border in Europe to explore its military clashes with the West. Why was fighting in Central Europe so indecisive? Why did the Long-Turkish War prove so embarrassing for three sultans? How did "the Porte" come to ease tensions with the Habsburgs after 1605? x
Sultan and Venice: War in the Mediterranean
Learn why Ottoman success at sea in the 1500s stemmed from Suleiman's strategic vision and the skills of his admirals. Along the way, you'll investigate Suleiman's war against Venice, the Siege of Malta, the Battle of Lepanto, and battles with another European naval power: Portugal. x
Köprülü Viziers and Imperial Revival
Professor Harl reveals how a dynasty of Grand Viziers and bureaucrats rescued the Ottoman Empire from factions and court intrigue, then guided the empire through various crises between 1683 and 1699, helping to end the ruinous war against Venice, as well as end political instability within the House of Osman. x
The Empire at Bay, 1699–1798
In this lecture, learn why the 1699 Treaty of Karlowitz is a turning point in Ottoman history–another that marked the empire's steady decline into the "Sick Man of Europe." Central to this lecture: the Ottoman military's engagement with a powerful new Christian foe: Catherine the Great. x
Napoleon Invades Ottoman Egypt
France's occupation of Egypt from 1798 to 1801 compromised the restoration of Ottoman rule in the country. And, as you'll learn, Napoleon's invasion also marked the first instance of the Muslim Middle East's encounter with modernity and political reforms based on the principles of the French Revolution. x
Crisis: Muhammad Ali and Balkan Nationalists
Learn how Muhammad Ali exploited the confusion in Egypt after Napoleon's departure and, in 35 years, became the first successful Muslim ruler to transform Egypt into the literary and intellectual center of the Arabic-speaking world. Also, consider several Serbian and Greek revolts that rocked the Ottoman Empire. x
Tanzimat and Modernization, 1839–1876
First, examine how the reforms of professional ministers led by Mustafa Reşid Paşa ushered in a massive reorganization (Tanzimat) of both the Ottoman State and Ottoman society. Then, consider how Tanzimat widened divisions within Ottoman society and failed to make the empire a member of the Concert of Europe. x
Defeat and Retreat: The Sick Man of Europe
How did the Crimean War vindicate the reformers of Tanzimat? Why was the Treaty of Paris a strategic victory for "the Porte"—that came at a high price? What impact did the empire's catastrophic defeat during the Russo-Turkish War have on its future with the Concert of Europe? x
The Sultan Returns: Abdül Hamid II, 1876–1908
On December 23, 1876, Sultan Abdül Hamid II proclaimed the first Ottoman constitution. Eleven months later, it was suspended, along with its Parliament. Go inside this period of continued reform, which tied "the Porte" to an alliance with Germany and ultimately led to Sultan Hamid II's downfall. x
Constitutional Reform, 1908–1913
Turn now to the Second Constitutional Period, which raised hopes for imperial recovery and reform but ended with the domination of power by the Committee of Union and Progress (CUP). Thus emerged a shadow government that became an unintended dress rehearsal for future one-party dictatorships. x
War in Libya and the Balkans, 1911–1913
Discover why the Ottoman government was ill-prepared for both the Italo-Turkish War and the First Balkan War. Experience its stunning defeat by the improbable alliance of Serbia, Greece, and Bulgaria. Learn why the Treaty of Constantinople almost assured the outbreak of another Balkan war. x
The Road to World War I
Using recent research (based on Russian and Ottoman archives), learn why the Ottoman Empire entered the First World War. What role did the defeats of 1911–1913 play in the road to war? Why did Ottoman ministers negotiate favorable terms with Germany in exchange for entrance into the war? x
The Empire at Total War, 1914–1916
Though it entered the First World War enthusiastically, the Ottoman Empire was not prepared for total war. In this lecture, focus on the empire's offensives against the Russian Caucasus Army and the Suez Canal, as well as its struggle against an impending British invasion in the Dardanelles. x
Ottoman Collapse, 1916–1918
By 1916, the Ottoman Empire was fighting for its very survival. Professor Harl reveals the impact of the Russian Revolution on the war, the steady deterioration of the empire over the course of the fighting, and the army's ultimate collapse, which came suddenly and unexpectedly, in late 1918. x
Mustafa Kemal, Atatürk
Meet the "father of the Turks": Mustafa Kemal. By following his life and career, you'll come away from this fascinating lecture with a well-rounded understanding of how he came to play such a decisive role in the modernization of Turkish civilization and the creation of the Turkish Republic. x
Casualties of War and Ethnic Cleansing
The best estimate is that a total of 800,000 Armenians died between 1915 and 1921. In this powerful lecture, examine why the destruction of the Armenian community has come to be seen as the first in a series of similar events that would wreak havoc on the 20th century. x
The Emergence of the Turkish Republic
Under Mustafa Kemal, Islamic tradition was seen as an obstacle to joining European civilization. How did Kemal and the Turkish Parliament approach the daunting task of transforming the imperial heartland into the Turkish Republic? How are Turks today wrestling with their Ottoman legacy? x
Nation-States, Islam, and the Ottoman Legacy
Conclude with an insightful look at how the legacy of the Ottoman Empire still influences the Middle East–and will continue to do so in the future. Each of the empire's successor states, you'll learn, has its own perceptions of this legacy, and its own lessons learned from history. x
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Kenneth W. Harl, Ph.D.
Dr. Kenneth W. Harl is Professor of Classical and Byzantine History at Tulane University in New Orleans, where he teaches courses in Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Crusader history. He earned his B.A. from Trinity College and his M.A. and Ph.D. from Yale University. Recognized as an outstanding lecturer, Professor Harl has received numerous teaching awards at Tulane, including the coveted Sheldon H. Hackney Award. He has...
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The Ottoman Empire is rated 4.3 out of 5 by 85.
Rated 4 out of 5 by JKandDTK from Good Info. Broad coverage. But some weaknesses I've read a good number of the negative and positive reviews of this course. They both have their points. My wife and I have been to Turkey several times, so we had a rudimentary familiarity with the material that Prof. Harl is covering. I can sympathize with the complaints of some reviewers who had little prior knowledge and felt bombarded with rapid-fire facts. Harl does cover hundreds of years and several continents of territory, so I suspect he felt obliged to keep moving along at a brisk clip. We didn't mind that, and over time we were won over by Prof. Harl's passion for the history he was presenting. That said, we agreed with one of the reviewers who noted Harl's pronunciation of Turkish leaves a lot to be desired. My wife and I kept looking at each other and going "huh?" as names and terms were mangled. And yes, his speaking style is rather herky-jerky and the "ums" do build up over all the lectures. I even wondered if he is mildly dyslexic as some words got turned inside out or syllables were reversed in order. A word of caution: Much of the lecture series is devoted to military history. Sultans made moves to expand the Empire, had to defend it in turn, and the helpful maps are often showing the movement of troops or ships. We wished there had been more coverage of the cultural and daily lives of the Ottoman citizens and colonies. There was a fair amount, but only that. Still, I give this 4-stars because I think we got 4-stars worth of information and engagement out of the course. We are glad we purchased and watched it.
Rated 5 out of 5 by JerryR from Truly superb - not to be missed I've always found Ken Harl to be one of my absolute favorite TC instructors, and have previously taken each of his other courses. I bought this when it came out in 2017 and held it in reserve as I always like a Ken Harl course to look forward to. I hope to does more. But, I finally listened to the entire course over the past 10 days. I found it excellent: deeply informative and interesting and told with Prof Harl's usual passion. I find him an excellent presenter, who clearly knows and loves the material and so clearly enjoys teaching. Whether you're a beginner in this area of study or an expert, this course on the Ottmans is well worth it.
Rated 5 out of 5 by lee80 from Dr. Harl reall knows his subject. I have only had the course for a month. So far it is great. Dr. Harl has to know more about middle eastern history than any other man on this planet. I completed his course on, "Barbarian at the Gate." and it too was great.
Rated 2 out of 5 by ttm3 from A partisan course I was disappointed by this course. I had enjoyed other courses by Prof. Harl, but this came short of my expectations. First, it is too long, full of details and sometimes confusing as regards chronology. More importantly, the Ottomans can do no wrong in the eyes of the professor! His meter to judge the sultans seems to be how successful they were militarily, regards how cruel they were, including to their own families. His treatment of the Armenian genocide and the massacres of other Christian minorities is pitiful (much as he pretends to be even-handed).
Rated 5 out of 5 by bdrynan from the Ottoman Empire and the Byzantine Empire This is a course that should be taken in tandem with the Byzantine Empire. Turkey has one of the most interesting, and yes Byzantine, histories one can study. Istanbul/Constantinople, is a fascinating place to visit and the uplands equally so. I would recommend taking both courses before visiting Turkey. It will enrich your visit enormously. Professor Harl's knowledge and enthusiasm for his subject is contageous
Rated 5 out of 5 by cpb4usc from So Much I Didn't Know - That I Should Have Known.. I stand all amazed at how much I did not know about this absolutely fascinating subject. It is tragic that we in the West know so little about this remarkable civilization that during significant periods of time exceeded anything known in Europe. Professor Harl did an excellent job in covering a massive amount of material in a way that was highly informative but also interesting. There were times when it was difficult to follow all of the individual Sultans and what they accomplished but I attribute that in part to my Western education and difficulty is assimilating so many Ottoman names. I especially liked Professor Harl's introduction to the subject that told his audience the history of the region before Osman and the Ottoman Empire. That alone made the course worth while. It was obvious that Professor Harl was doing his best to walk a fine line when addressing the issue of the Armenian "genocide." I thought he presented the issue fairly - although if I were Armenian or Turkish, I might take great exception to his attempt at even handedness. I was introduced to so many truly important historical figures about whom I had little or no knowledge. How long I will be able to retain any level of detail is to be seen but I thought there was the right amount of detail and summary. I regret not having taken this course before traveling to Turkey a few years ago. It would have made that trip just that much more fascinating - and it was truly awesome even without the course background. Istanbul is truly one of the most remarkable cities I have ever visited. I must make the point that Professor Harl's use of video content/graphics/maps/pictures was one of the best I have experienced in taking many Great Courses courses. I am sometimes disappointed when I get the video version and the professor makes very little use of video related teaching tools. That was most definitely not the case with this course. You must have the video version to get the most out of the course. I highly recommend the course.
Rated 4 out of 5 by Jray from These courses take time to really appreciate what is involved I have to read the course guide. Then view the course to do so means about an hour The math courses are longer. At 70 I am not able to get the concepts as rapidly. I had to invest a graphing calculator purchase. It looks like I will be doing more time on that but since I retired I have a lot of spare hours to invest I took the math courses. 45 years ago so this stuff is alien to me. I now have enough for at least 6 to 9 momths with the maths.
Rated 1 out of 5 by RobertRo from Abhorrent treatment of the Armenian genocide I was irked the first time listening to this course by his apologetic treatment of the Armenian genocide, essentially claiming that it was a justified defense against Armenian uprisings. Having now read some of the excellent academic literature on the topic (including "The Thirty Year Genocide"), that irk has turned to revulsion of how he treated the topic. Kenneth Harl used to be my absolute favorite professor from the teaching company.
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Nigerians have taken to social media to react to the alleged wedding photos of two 19-year-old students in Ondo state.
A Facebook user identified as Olajumoke Oluwadamilola, has taken to the social networking platform to shared some photos of a teenage couple who were recently pictured getting married on their wedding day.
She captioned the photos: "Wishing you all the love and happiness in the world and congratulations on your marriage. Imagine 19 years student get married to eachother."
Meanwhile, the photos have been trailed with mixed reactions and criticisms as Nigerians have reacted to the alleged wedding of the two 19-year-old students in Ondo state.
Many have also condemned the act because the couple were just teenagers, while some added that their parents should not have allowed such a union to take place.
Some online users are of the opinion that the teenagers dressed up as a wedding couple for their school's drama program.
A commenter, Chrysolite Seyanu Olukemi wrote: "Are you sure is not end of the year party playlet? You people come out to defend yasef before your name spoil finish.... Anyways you can make it real later in future."
One Dyoni Chux said: "My dear, whether school drama or not, I've seen this type of marriage happening several times. I could be that he's an only son to his father who's also an only son. And if he's been trained to be mature in spirit and mentality nko? See forget all these new set standards that are ruining Africans.
"Back in the days our great grandfathers married at age 17-21 to wives from 12–17. That's why they give birth at early stage, concentrate and raise their children early, and retire at the age of 40-55 years as elders and grandparents with large households. That is why the live up to 120years. But because of western education everybody wants to acquire certificate and end up as okokporo.
While another commenter wrote: "Tijesunimi Adeyemo It's Either a school drama. Or the girl is already pregnant for the guy. Just thinking tho."


Every day's a beautiful day.
My mother used to say, 'In this world, Elwood, you must be oh, so smart, or oh, so pleasant.' I recommend pleasant. You can quote me.
I always have a wonderful time wherever I am, whomever I'm with.
Dear God, let me be the unique me I am today, just as I am. Let me be pleasant, and if not pleasant, let me be quiet, and let me realize the priceless power of simply enjoying myself and others. Amen. So it is.
I hope one day I, too win out over reality! "Harvey" is one of my favorite movies because I love Elwood P Dowd's take on life; wish I were more like him.
Oh, Nola, we are 'soul sisters'. Harvey is one of my all time favorites. Every time I watch it, I see something new.


Leave it to James Wan to make a DC universe movie worth watching. From all the controversies between Zack Snyder to David Ayer to Joss Whedon, from Henry Cavill to Ben Affleck and Superman to Batman, it took a character who could talk to fish and a director who made SAW and Fast and the Furious 7 to make audiences have a good time.
I went into this movie as a typical wet blanket. My cynicism had conquered any expectations from superhero films, much less DC ventures. My cynicism lost, and this film is everything you could possibly hope for in something as stupid as an Aquaman film.
Willem Dafoe and Amber Heard have great chemistry with Jason Momoa, and chemistry is sorely needed.
To start, the tone has shifted from dark and gritty to fun and cheesy. Jason Momoa's casting was always an inversion of public perception of Aquaman (as seen in Superfriends), but where Snyder had an Aquaman cut from the same cloth as Momoa's work on Game of Thrones or Conan, Wan utilized Momoa's zestful energy to help with pacing a globetrotting expansive adventure. We aren't following a viking anymore, we are following a rock star.
This tone and change in direction help engage the audience in what's going on, and they needed all the help they could get here. The film is loaded with exposition every other scene and loaded with character moments that, while charming, involve a distracting amount of special effects. When the plot is happening the film feels very restricted.
Patrick Wilson is Orm, the main antagonist. Menacing but bogged down by probably the most problems in the script.
So where does it breathe? In the visuals, the pacing, and the action. Wan chose to have the film look and feel different for each of the major segments, and the changes make a tired origin story feel fresh. Instead of holding the film back, the water provides kinetic avenues for the film to explore. Each action scene feels different. For instance, the arena fight between Aquaman and his brother Orm is a loaded fight from start to finish. With stakes firmly in place and the odds confirmed, the kingdom of Atlantis cheers and boos while the two men slug it out. Another action scene involves the locale of Sicily (filmed on a set and green screen shot of course, to a discredit) where Aquaman and his partner Mera separately try to survive an ambush. The film goes into wide city spanning shots to showcase transitions between the two. Every character involved utilizes aquatic themed super powers in a completely unique way. Including a vengeful Black Manta, played by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who clearly is having the most fun on screen.
Visually the film abandons realism (and fails when it tries) and goes for a Speed Racer-esque approach. You also see Finding Nemo, Tron, Fifth Element, and Temple of Doom and even horror films like Alien influenced the design of the film. This and the action work together prove to be better than the sum of its parts. Combined with an almost alien synth score combined with a traditional heroic score, it's easy to feel enthralled at everybody moment. Until something boring happens. Until a Pitbull song shows up and you laugh it all away.
The suit itself looks better in motion, but still looks inappropriate. Maybe it's Momoa.
The characters feel shallow, but just enough screen time is given to them to make their moments passable. See the trend here? This film has a lot of flaws, but the flaws are open and honest. The film is an origin story like we have seen for well over a decade; however, it tries to speed by the dreadful moments to give us something new to see in the next scene. It's always moving, it's always breathing.
So random stuff: the performances are good. Nothing spectacular. A lot of it is talking heads because they're "swimming" but I don't think any actor is phoning in their performance, it feels like everyone wanted to be there. Which is more than I could say for most DCEU films. The first portion of the movie is probably the worst, but like the action Wan does a great job transitioning and knows not to dwell on a mediocre moment.
To tack onto this at the end, I will say I'm doing another film a disservice by praising this one. Wonder Woman was the real start of good DC films. This film is another of many steps needed for DC to make great films, but as of now, I think I'm okay settling for good. If you have even a slight interest in Aquaman as a franchise, go see this. If you don't and you think it's another CGI infested superhero film, well, you're not wrong.


NORTHBROOK, Ill., Oct. 5, 2018 – The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) today announced that it has closed its acquisition of InfoArmor Inc., a leading provider of employee identity protection coverage. InfoArmor serves more than 1 million employees and family members at over 1,400 firms, including more than 100 of the nation's Fortune 500 companies.
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The weather was nice outside... warm with a breeze, overcast with gray clouds and just a bit of blue peeking though, almost chilly, but not if you kept moving.
You know it's time to put up the shovel for Spring when you see THIS in there.
Worms.. haha, I asked Cameron if he wanted to pick one up and eat it.
His expression was so cute.. we see this one a lot when he's thinking about something, or trying to be funny. He said noooooooo!
We pulled out the chalks we got from Grandma, and drew pokemon and rainbows.
This was one of like three moments Cameron sat still long enough to grab a photo. He was drawing me a rainbow to chase the rain away.
And then I realized just how long we'd been out there enjoying the sun when I saw how much chalk Samantha was wearing on her jeans and funky lil denim boots.
Oh yes, and the bestest part besides the cute photos?
I convinced my sweet Doug to take down the Christmas lights.


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The pigeon is clearly from New Zealand. who else pronounces 'yes' like that? Not Canadians.
Well done to all of you.
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Ken Bone Should Quit While He's Ahead
Now leaving the Bone Zone.
Ken Bone is not Joe the Plumber. He's not the Khan family. He's not even a stupid cartoon frog. He is, at least right now, not a political prop to be paraded around by candidates to clutch a few more hours of TV time. Ken Bone doesn't matter beyond being a fleeting Internet obsession like those stupid llamas or "the dress." We can't blame him for being soft on the candidates for their environmental policy—he's not a journalist, he's not their political adversary. Ken Bone is just a dude from St. Louis who hasn't even figured out who he's voting for yet.
After providing a much-needed palate cleanser on Monday following a disgraceful presidential debate, Ken Bone embraced his minor celebrity status, providing honest and endearing answers to the questions posed by news outlets.
Ken Bone Is the Only Honest Man in This Election
Then, last night he completed his media circuit by appearing via satellite on Jimmy Kimmel Live. He gave some bashful answers to questions like "Do you have any idea how adorable you are?"
"That's a definitive yes," Bone said.
Then Bone recited, again, his story of ripping his pants and donning his now famous red sweater.
And somehow, even though he watched from a few feet away as Donald Trump stalked Hillary Clinton around the stage like an overfed Tony the Tiger with abnormally small paws, he's still an "undecided voter." Come on, Bone!
"This is an unusual political cycle. It's been so negative," he said. "I try to base most of my decisions on positive things, and neither of them have given me any."
Bone, who works in the coal industry, said he aligns himself with Trump's mysterious economic policy. Whoa, whoa, slow down Ken Bone, the only reason we liked you was because you weren't obnoxiously partisan.
But at least he added:
"I would really hate for anybody's rights to be taken back," Bone said. "We fought so hard to get marriage equality and rights expanded to more Americans and it would be unconscionable for me to see those be taken away by a Supreme Court justice appointed by Donald Trump."
This is all fine, but the Internet still likes you, Bone, which is a rare thing. Just quit while you're ahead.
Matt Miller Culture Editor Matt is the Culture Editor at Esquire where he covers music, movies, books, and TV—with an emphasis on all things Star Wars, Marvel, and Game of Thrones.
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For most tourists and business travelers alike, Munich (München in German) sits high up on the places-to-go-in-Germany list. Famous for its beer-gardens and Oktoberfest, the Bavarian capital enjoys cult-status around the world. And indeed, the city has a lot to offer, and some great running routes as well. The old town is scenic, the river -- the Isar -- is bordered by some great parkways and running paths, and the sprawling town park -- the Englischer Garten -- on the north side of the town center is big enough to contain extended runs without ever getting out onto a street.
And luckily for you, my favorite Munich loop-route combines the best of all three worlds: the old town, the Englischer Garten and the Isar riverfront.
As always, you could join the running loop anywhere, but we'll start it in the heart of the beautiful old town, at Marienplatz, in front of the town hall. We're actually starting at the eastern edge of the platz, at the 500-year-old old town hall and its medieval gate-tower. From there, we just run westwards across the Marienplatz and gaze at the neo-gothic Rathaus (town hall) and the Maria column directly out front. If you are there at the start of an hour, wait around with the other tourists and watch the glockenspiel figures parade around the tower.
Keep running westwards, straight up Kaufingerstraße, the main downtown shopping street, for 2 blocks. Turn right at Liebfrauenstraße and run the hundred meters straight to Munich's landmark church, the Frauenkirche. Slow down to take in the breathtaking double towers, then round the church to the back side. Keep going straight and, in one block, you will run into the Weinstraße, where you can turn left and head north.
In just a few blocks, you'll enter the Odeonsplatz, with its imposing Theatiner church and the Feldherrn monument, with the royal palace on the right side. Keep running straight until you see the arched opening to the palace gardens on the right side, the Hofgarten. Turn right into the gardens, and make a visit to the pavilion in the middle, and then turn right to run eastwards again, towards the domed Bavarian Staatskanzlei (state premier's office-building).
Turn left before you get to the building and head north out of the park, towards the yellow classical building. Just before you get there, you'll see a ramp going down into a tunnel that goes under Von der Tann Straße straight ahead. The tunnel leads directly into the Englischer Garten. You can either take the tunnel, or stay above ground and cross the street at the pedestrian crossing. Directly across the street, you'll see the street barricades blocking access to the American consulate. You can run straight along the barriers and turn into the park after 50 meters, if you don't take the tunnel.
Stay on the main path in the park as it curves northwards, with the lawns on the left side and the white-water stream on the right. The park is coursed by 2 wild streams, that in some places produce such impressive standing waves that surfers can ride them.
After half a kilometer you'll see the round white classical pavilion crowning the hill on the left. After passing the pavilion, several paths cross. Keep running straight along the right side, with some barn-like buildings to your right.
Just past these buildings you'll seethe Chinesischer Turm restaurant and then the exotic Chinese Tower pagoda, Munich's favorite beer garden. In the summer, the whole plaza around the pagoda is full of tables and happy customers. This is definitely a place to come back to!
The Englischer Garten continues northwards for kilometers, perfect running terrain. But we'll head over to the river and run the other direction.
At the pagoda, turn right and run straight for 100 meters to the park road, where you turn right again. The Englischer Garten ends here. The road becomes Tivolistraße, and after a few blocks, it crosses the Isar River on the Max-Joseph Bridge. As soon as you cross the river, turn right on the path and run down along the riverside, going south.
This pedestrian parkway follows the river for a few kilometers. The land slopes down to the water, and you could either run paths along the top or down along the water. Here, near the Max-Joseph Bridge, you can go right onto the stony beach at the water's edge, and skip stones in the swiftly flowing mountain water.
In half a kilometer, the path will come up the bridge at Prinzregentenstraße, where you will see the angel-crowned Friedensengel column set in a classical garden.
Continue running southwards along the Isar (you can take the pedestrian tunnel under the street). After a while, you'll come to another big stone bridge, with a dam just before it. To the left, you'll see the impressive Bavarian parliament building, the Maximilianeum.
Stay on the path on the right. But immediately -- just between the dam and the bridge (the Maximiliansbrücke) -- take the little path that splits to the right. The path is raised up above the river, and you now literally run above the water. The water-course on the left side was once used for mill-power.
Dam and Max-Brücke: take that path along the right edge!
You'll come to a small island, where you'll see a footbridge going over to a bigger island on the right, with a street-sign called Kabelsteg. Cross that bridge, running towards the massive St. Lukas church on the other side of the river, then turn left on the island, and continue running straight on the raised walkway over the dam.
Just as the path comes to the next bridge, the Ludwigsbrücke, you'll face one of Germany's best museums straight ahead, Deutsches Museum. If you like technology, this big complex contains all kinds of great stuff, from old mining equipment to airplanes to a planetarium and 3D cinema, both of which are open in the evenings (NOTE: the main building is being renovated at the moment).
Run along the water, with the museum on your left side, until you are past the museum buildings, and come to the Corneliusbrücke. Turn right, cross the river and go straight on Corneliusstraße until you come to the big circular plaza, Gärtnerplatz. Run along the right side of the circle, and then follow Reichenbachstraße straight back to Marienplatz, where we started. Before you get to the Rathaus, you'll go through Munich's most interesting market, the Viktualienmarkt. Just wind your way through the food stands, and you'll come out at the tower of the old town hall.
I'm back in Munich this week, and just ran the same route again, this time in twilight, in a driving snowstorm. Enjoyed it anyway. I found a few mistakes in my description and corrected them.
I am going to Munich tomorrow for a week, and cant wait to try the route - Tuesday mornin probably - thanks!
Enjoy it, Chris! I was there just last week again myself. I'll post a third Munich route in the next day, for Olympiapark.
I just did this run and it was fantastic. Thank you so much!
Hi! Im from Brazil and I`m training for the Amsterdam Marathon 16th OCtober. I will be in Munich and i have to do a long run (32km) This park is the best option?
Yes Rodrigo, the Englischer Garten park is huge. You can just keep running northwards for many kilometers.


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Picayune man sentenced to more than 10 years for drug trafficking
A Picayune man received a federal prison sentence of 128 months for trafficking methamphetamine in Pearl River County.
Picayune man sentenced to more than 10 years for drug trafficking A Picayune man received a federal prison sentence of 128 months for trafficking methamphetamine in Pearl River County. Check out this story on hattiesburgamerican.com: https://hatne.ws/2pYydmI
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GULFPORT - A Picayune man was sentenced Friday to 128 months in prison after pleading guilty to one count possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
Antonio Marquez Irwin, 28, of Picayune, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Sul Ozerden. Irwin also must serve three years of supervised release, said U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst and Thomas M. Annello, Acting Special Agent in Charge of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations in New Orleans.
Irwin pleaded guilty Dec. 21. He was charged in a five-person indictment against a group of individuals distributing methamphetamine in the Picayune area.
During the course of the investigation, law enforcement purchased methamphetamine from Irwin on four separate occasions.
On a fifth occasion, Irwin arrived to sell methamphetamine. When law enforcement attempted to arrest him, he struck two separate police vehicles while trying to flee before he was apprehended.
The case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney John Meynardie.
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CBS Students: "CBS risks becoming less diverse and more elitist"
Mads Taudal Nyeng, President of CBS Students, does not done the proposed plans to cut back study places and closing programs.(Photo: Anne Thora Lykkegaard)
Mads Taudal Nyeng, President of CBS Students, is against the political premise behind the reduced intake. He predicts that the government will not get what it wants, which is more and better educational opportunities.
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CBS Students does not condone the proposed plans to close six programs. In fact, it has been against the political plans to reduce university intakes in the major cities since the government presented its proposal in spring, explains Mads Taudal Nyeng, President of CBS Students.
"The political proposal is the root of the problem. CBS has been ordered to make these cuts, and my empathy goes out to the affected study programs and the people making the final decision because it will not be well received whatever it is and also because, overall, we don't think this should be happening at all," he says.
Mads Taudal Nyeng is seeing a tendency among the universities concerning how they are dealing with the task set by the politicians.
"The government wants to move study places, and that's not an attractive alternative either. And now we are seeing the consequence of this agreement – that local closures are being announced rather than new educations popping up in other areas of Zealand. This consequence is exactly what we have been objecting to," he says.
Study reduction plan
By 2030, CBS is to reduce its intake by 10%, due to a governmental agreement. In total, that is 628 study places in Frederiksberg.
At a meeting of the CBS Board of Directors on November 12, the Senior Management presented its plan for how the reduction can be implemented. The plan involves closing six programs starting from 2023.
The affected programs are as follows:
BSc in Business Administration and Philosophy (HA Fil.)
MSc in Business Administration and Philosophy
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The reduction is a consequence of the Danish government's agreement on "More and better educational opportunities in Denmark". The universities in the major cities, Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense and Aalborg, have to either cut 10 % of the intake or move out study places to other regions and cities, according to the agreement.
According to Senior Management, the proposed implementation plan will negatively affect CBS' finances in the magnitude of DKK 45-55 million a year. Moreover, with an expected annulment of tasks related to the study place reductions, combined with a reduction in income, "it can, at the present, unfortunately not be ruled out that there will be a need to lay off employees," says Inger Askehave, Acting President of CBS, in a statement on CBS Share.
You can read more about the political agreement (in Danish) here.
Both in the short and long run, whether the study place reduction is implemented as stated in Senior Management's proposed plan or in other ways, it will have severe consequences for CBS, Mads Taudal Nyeng claims.
"In the short run, we will lose a certain group of students with specialized competences. The long-term consequences can be hard to predict, but I believe we will see a CBS that is less diverse and more elitist," he says and continues:
"If you have fewer spots available, the grade point average will only go one way, and that's up. That also determines which students you admit, and right now, we are talking a great deal about how we need to bring together a group of people that is as diverse as possible in order to solve the problems we are facing right now and in the future."
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Students from the affected programs have criticized the process leading up to the proposal being made official. They have called it "undemocratic", as a hearing was not held for the proposed plan before it was presented to the CBS Board of Directors on November 12.
In Mads Taudal Nyeng's opinion, the timeframe set by the government is too hasty.
"I think, we can always talk about wanting a higher degree of involvement. But this task is time consuming, and I'm aware that we have had to run fast in order to make it. From the start, the circumstances under which CBS has been tasked with solving such a complex problem have been unacceptable. This has been forced on us, more than it is a choice," he says.
Morten Levinsen says:
Thank you for the support Mads. But unfortunately Mads doesn't really know who and what he is trying to back here… Most of the people on the educations that will be shut down will be educated generalists and not specialists………….
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The Tunisian Arab of France
Today, 6.5 million Tunisian Arab live in Tunisia, France, and Libya. The vast majority of them live in Tunisia. The Tunisian Arab are an Arab-Berber population whose own culture has been greatly influenced by those of Arabs, Berbers, and the French. The Tunisian Arab in France are distinguished from other Arabs by their ancestry and language, Ifriqi (or Maghribi).
In the seventh century B.C., Arab invaders overran the Tunisian Berber tribe, Tunisia's original inhabitants. This eventually led to an almost complete Islamization and Arabization of the people of that country.
In 1956, Tunisia won its independence from France, and by 1959, had successfully begun improving its national education level. However, this success was soon overshadowed by a saturated labor market. As a result, a large number of highly educated Arabs emigrated to Libya and France in search of jobs. Today, more than 200,000 Tunisian Arab live in France.
The climate in France is generally mild with an average annual rainfall of over 30 inches. It also has the fifth largest economy in the world, with a strong industrial and agricultural base. The stability and growth of the economy have helped the people of France to maintain a high standard of living. Government subsidies and social policies are funded by high taxation. Most citizens are employed in unskilled and semi-skilled occupations, although some do hold professional positions. Job expansion during the 1990's has favored women.
Most Tunisian Arab living in France are concentrated in Paris. However, there are smaller communities around Lille and up to the Channel coast. The majority live in large, low-cost urban houses. Such houses are usually only large enough to hold a single nuclear family. This has forced changes in their traditional family life, which was revolved around the extended family.
In general, the Tunisian Arab are a friendly people who have a strong sense of family honor. They are quite hospitable to strangers and extremely loyal to family and friends.
Western influences on the Arabs are becoming increasingly more noticeable. For example, many Arabs now wear European clothing, or a peculiar mixture of European and Arabian styles. Women are no longer required to keep their faces veiled in public. Their everyday language is a colloquial Arabic dialect, but the French language is commonly used, especially for business and trade.
Virtually all Tunisian Arab are Muslim. They adhere to the teachings of the Koran and observe the five "pillars" of Islam, which include: affirming that Allah is the only god and that Mohammed is his prophet; praying; giving alms; fasting; and making a pilgrimage to Mecca. However, in France, the mosque has lost its recognition as the mot important building among the Tunisian Arab. Most of them now use the communal facilities of their apartment buildings or housing estates as their places of worship.
Religious communities in France are allowed to operate their own schools with public funding covering most of their costs. As of 1990, however, no Muslim schools have been established in this system. Muslim children tend to be sent to state schools rather than religious schools. This is partly due to the cost of the schools, and because religious schools are less common in the urban areas where Muslims are concentrated. This means that they have little access to religious education. However, most primary schools with a large number of North African students often provide some Arabic instruction as part of their general curriculum. By the end of the 1980's, most mosques were providing some form of instruction for the growing number of Muslim children.
The Muslims who have grown up in France have experienced its secular system of education. These life experiences are now causing them to consciously analyze Islam and its culture. Prayer is the key to seeing them reached with the Gospel.
Ask the Lord to call people who are willing to go to France and share Christ with the Tunisian Arab.
Pray that God will grant wisdom and favor to the missions agencies that are currently targeting the Tunisian Arab.
Ask God to strengthen and encourage the small number of Tunisian Arab Christians.
Pray that the Lord will give these believers opportunities to share the Gospel with their own people.
Take authority over the spiritual principalities and powers that are keeping the Tunisian Arab bound.
Pray that Jesus will begin revealing Himself to the Tunisian Arab through dreams and visions.
Ask God to raise up teams of intercessors who will begin to faithfully stand in the gap for the Arabs.
Ask the Lord to raise up strong local churches among the Tunisian Arab by the year 2000.
People name: Tunisian Arab
Their language: Ifriqi (Maghribi)
Largest religion: Muslim (Malikite) 99.7%
Christians: <1%
Church members: 678
Scriptures in their own language: Bible
Jesus Film in their own language: Available
Christian broadcasts in their own language: Available
Persons who have heard the Gospel: 106,900 (48%) Those evangelized by local Christians: 12,000 (6%)
Population: (1990) 56,717,800
(1995) 57,980,900
Major peoples in size order: French 45.6%
North Gallo-Romance 11%
Provencal 4.6%
Languedocian 4%
Major religions: Christian 69.1%
Nonreligious 16.8%
Muslim 8%


The Hana Crater tour departs, as do all flights, from the heliport at the Kahului Airport. It winds its way up to the top of the crater at 10,000 ft. Here you'll be looking down at the crater which descends 3000 ft and is 21 miles in circumference. It is so large in fact that the analogy is often used that you can take the entire island of Manhattan and fit it within the boundaries of Haleakala Crater. The landscape there is strikingly stark in its beauty and looks almost like the surface of the moon. From there you'll move onward to some of the most remote valleys on the island with huge waterfalls and steep drop-offs and finally wind your way into the region of the Oheo Gulch and Hana. From this vantage point you'll be looking down upon triple-canopy rainforests with enormous brilliantly colored African Tulip trees, waterfalls, pools, streams and rugged forest. The Hana Coastline from the air is one of the most beautiful to be found anywhere on the planet, in fact this was the backdrop for much of the footage that was seen on the movie Jurassic Park.
The second major flight of the island is the Circle Island flight which encompasses the exact same flight as the 45 min Crater/Hana tour but also includes the spectacular West Maui Mountains as well. The West Maui Mountains are a completely different animal then is Haleakala. While Haleakala is considered a dormant volcano that is just at the apex of its growth stage the West Maui's have been extinct for over a million years. They are also the home of the second wettest spot on Earth. The peak of Puu Kukui. The rainfall here is about 370 inches a year and the combination of so much rainfall falling upon such an old lava surface has carved huge valleys and cliffs in the interior. From the top at Puu Kukui there are razor sharp ridges that sculpt their way to the coast. On either side of the upper ridges the sheer walls that have been carved descend literally thousands of feet down to the valleys below. And there are waterfalls everywhere. One particular area we call the "wall of tears" has perhaps 15 to 35 waterfalls all happening at once depending on the rainfall from the previous hours. Though this area is only about 4 miles as a crow flies to the towns of Lahaina, Kaanapali or Wailuku it is so remote that you will not see a road, a town or a person in sight. In fact it is so primordial that the only thing you might expect to see would be a dinosaur. If this is one of your first trips to Maui, this might be the best Maui helicopter ride for you to go on since you'll really have a good understanding of the lay of the land and you'll be able to go back and visit the places you were most attracted to.
The West Maui and Molokai helicopter tours are considered by some Maui helicopter pilots to be the very best of all, although there are both positives and negatives regarding these 60 minute flights. Positives include the fact that the regions to be seen on Molokai are spectacular. The northern coastline of Molokai is famous for having the largest waterfalls descending from cliffs into the sea of anyplace in the world. It is also the home of the historic and extremely picturesque Kalaupapa Peninsula which is the home the famous Father Damien's Leper Colony. The views to be seen on Molokai are considered by many as "payback" for what could be considered the one negative on this tour which is the fact that you need to travel about eight minutes or so across the channel from Maui to Molokai each way in order to get there and back. Although the waters can be beautiful during the winter months and can offer spectacular views of the Humpback Whales, it is generally more interesting to spend your time flying over the beautiful scenery to be seen on the islands themselves rather than ocean.


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Foreigners looking at us in a galactic ZOO "claim the top star | Science | News
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The question of whether people are alone or not in the universe has long fired our fantasies, including the world's top minds. The lack of extraterrestrial evidence and probably a high probability that they exist has continued to confuse experts.
METI (Messaging Extraterrestrial Intelligence) researchers have suggested that foreigners could hold people in a "galactic zoo", simply looking at us without revealing themselves, because they would have been to us. avoids triggering pandemonium on earth.
Scientists from all disciplines gathered in a Parisian science museum to explore a 1950's condominium known as the Fermi paradox.
Although it is a worrying thought, a growing scientific consensus believes foreigners Jean-Pierre Rospars, an honorary research director at the Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique, said: "It seems likely that aliens are putting in a galactic quarantine because they realize it would be culturally disturbing for us to learn about them. "" Cognitive development on earth shows random functions while als READ MORE: Mars MYSTERY: NASA probes strange battleships on the red planet [1
9659002] "We can expect a repeated, independent emergence of intelligent species in the universe, and we should expect to see more or less similar forms of intelligence everywhere under favorable conditions."
"There is no reason to believe that humans have reached the highest cognitive level.
"Higher levels can be developed on earth in the future and already reached elsewhere."
And the researchers say that humanity must be more direct in its approach to contact.
Dr Douglas Vakoch, president of METI, draws the analogy with an animal animal that suddenly knocks out prime numbers with its hoof.
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Such an unexpected and extreme act would surely trigger an answer from the observer.
Dr Vakoch said: "Perhaps extraterrestrial looking at people on earth as we look at animals in a zoo.
" How can we get the galactic zoos to reveal themselves? "
And this prompt can be radio signal transmissions to nearby stars.
This has been trying on several occasions over the past few decades, when scientists radiated – for the first time – a deliberate message in space, using the Arecibo radio telescope in Puerto Rico.
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What is the Fermi paradox?
Italian physicist Enrico Fermi asked "where is everyone?" Back in 1950 in what is now called the Fermi paradox.
The Fermi paradox addresses a contradiction in astronomy, summed up as: if extraterrestrial life and even intelligent alien civilizations are not only probable but very likely, why has no one contacted us?
Are there biological or sociological explanations for this "Great Silence"?


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The midwife and the pregnant woman work together as a team during pregnancy to prepare her body and spirit for the work of childbirth. The midwife teaches proper pregnancy nutrition and exercises, emphasizing that these are the foundation of a healthy pregnancy and lead to a smoother labor and delivery. The woman takes responsibility for her pregnancy by following the diet, exercising daily, and practicing relaxation daily.
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A doula provides physical, emotional, and informational support to both mother and father, during pregnancy and childbirth. The doula provides continuity of care from home to hospital, and stays by the mother's side throughout her labor. She serves as an advocate, offering support, encouragement, and suggestions to both the mother and her partner.
Two prenatal visits for birth planning. We can help you stay comfortable, healthy, and low-risk, with pregnancy exercises and nutrition. We discuss the choices available in birth and what your desires are. We also discuss what kind of support you wish the doula to provide. We practice labor positions and relaxation.
The doula is available to you 24 hours a day for questions and concerns. Additional prenatal visits may be scheduled if you wish.
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Contact us to schedule a free consult. The sooner you start planning the better. There is a lot to learn and we are here to help. We are happy to meet with parents even before they plan to conceive!


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Broadway's Aladdin Names Its New Jasmine
Shoba Narayan Sets Final Performance Date in Broadway's Aladdin
Broadway's Aladdin Celebrates Milestone Performance December 28
David Hare's Straight Line Crazy, Starring Ralph Fiennes, Ends Off-Broadway Run December 18
Tony Winner Christopher Wheeldon's Like Water for Chocolate Ballet to Make New York Premiere
London News Mary Poppins Will Take Final Flight at London's Prince Edward Theatre in 2023
Zizi Strallen currently stars as the high-flying nanny.
Zizi Strallen as Mary Poppins Johan Persson
Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's production of Mary Poppins, which opened in London in October 2019 and subsequently reopened in August 2021 following the pandemic, will play its final West End performance at the Prince Edward Theatre on January 8, 2023.
The cast is currently led by Zizi Strallen as Mary Poppins and Louis Gaunt as Bert, Charlie Anson as George Banks, Amy Griffiths as Winifred Banks, Petula Clark as Bird Woman, Liz Robertson as Miss Andrew, Claire Machin as Mrs. Brill, Jack North as Robertson Ay, and Paul F. Monaghan as Admiral Boom and Bank Chairman. (Charlie Stemp, who created the role of Bert in this production, is currently on sabbatical, playing Bobby in the Chichester Festival Theatre production of Crazy for You this summer.)
Katie Cox, Rose Dawson, Megan Donovan, Sophie Hartley-Booth, Erin Hillyer, Megan Judge, Shayla McCormack, Arrabella McDermott, and Maddison Thew alternate in the role of Jane Banks with Logan Clark, Cian Eagle-Service, Oliver Gordon, George Hamblin, Charlie Murphy, Gabriel Payne, Sebastian Selwood, Noah Swer-Fox, and Frankie Treadaway alternating in the role of Michael Banks.
The ensemble comprises Yves Adang, Angeline Bell, Lydia Boulton, Alison Connell, Adam Davidson, Danielle Delys, Joseph Dockree, Charlie Donnelly, Stan Doughty, Glen Facey, Davide Fienauri, Harry Francis, Lyndsey Gardiner, Ian Gareth-Jones, Maria Garrett, Mark Goldthorp, Jacqueline Hughes, Emma Hunter, Jason Kajdi, Sam Lathwood, Jordan Livesey, Tania Mathurin, Laura Medforth, Alex Pinder, Ben Redfern, Clare Rickard, Lucie-Mae Sumner, Scott Waugh, and Monique Young.
Mackintosh said in a statement, "When the new, revised production of Mary Poppins opened at the end of 2019 with a tremendous cast headed by Zizi Strallen, Charlie Stemp, and Petula Clark, the response was even more ecstatic than the original. We had always planned to run two years until the physical production was required elsewhere but COVID managed to stretch our timetable into 2023 allowing everyone to enjoy an additional supercalifragilistic last Christmas jolly holiday season. Mary Poppins has remained a timeless and timely, uplifting, and joyous theatrical experience—but Mary never says goodbye, only au revoir… till we meet again."
President and Producer of Disney Theatrical Productions Thomas Schumacher added, "Over its 18 years on stage, each new production of Mary Poppins has managed to speak to us in new, resonant ways—and never more than in this jewel of a production under Richard Eyre's loving oversight. As they continue playing in productions around the world, Mary, Bert, and the entire Banks family have still much to share—as Mary herself says, 'with a good deal of love'."
Based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the original Walt Disney film, the stage production is co-created by Mackintosh and has a book by Oscar-winning screenwriter and Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes. The score by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman includes the film songs "Jolly Holiday," "Step in Time," "Feed the Birds," and "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious," with new songs and additional music and lyrics by the Olivier award-winning team of George Stiles and Anthony Drewe.
The musical also has orchestrations by William David Brohn, dance and vocal arrangements by George Stiles, sound design by Paul Gatehouse, lighting by Hugh Vanstone and Natasha Katz, co-choreography by Stephen Mear, reimagined set and costume designs by Bob Crowley, co-direction and choreography by Matthew Bourne, and direction by Richard Eyre.
The stage production of Mary Poppins originally opened in the West End in December 2004, running for over 1,250 performances. The production won two Olivier Awards and an Evening Standard Award and subsequently ran on Broadway for over six years.
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Zizi Strallen in Mary Poppins
Charlie Anson, Ellie Kit Jones, Logan Clark, and Amy Griffiths in Mary Poppins
Petula Clark, Zizi Strallen, Logan Clark, and Ellie Kit Jones in Mary Poppins
Logan Clark, Ellie Kit Jones, Liz Robertson, and Claire Machin in Mary Poppins
Logan Clark, Tanya Mathurin, and cast of Mary Poppins
Petula Clark in Mary Poppins
Charlie Stemp and Zizi Strallen in Mary Poppins
Charlie Stemp and cast of Mary Poppins
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Photo of the Day: Oh Look, Some Familiar Faces in the Magazine!
Rod & Line October 2011 issue. Thanks to Sea-Am Lim who appears in this video having the time of his life catching his first Sailfish. Reminding all to enjoy life and go fishin' while you still can!


On CD for the first time ever, the complete recorded collaborations of Bobby Hackett and Zoot Sims, originally issued on two albums titled Strike Up the Band (1974) and Creole Cookin (1967).
Although both musicians enjoyed long and fruitful careers, Bobby Hackett (1915-1976) and Zoot Sims (1925-1985) would only collaborate in a recording studio during the making of the two albums reissued here. No live recordings of them playing together are known to exist, with the sole exception of a short version of When the Saint Go Marching In from the soundtrack of the 1957 Timex All Stars TV Show, on which neither can be heard clearly.
"Strike Up The Band" (Flying Dutchman BDL1 0829).
"Creole Cookin'" (Verve V/V6 8698).
Bobby Hackett (tp), Zoo Sims (ts), Hank Jones (p), Bucky Pizzarelli (g), Hank Jones (p), Richard Davis (b) and Mel Lewis (d). Glen Osser (arr).
Recorded in New York, on August 3, 1974.
Bobby Hackett (tp), Zoo Sims (ts), Bob Brookmeyer, Bob Cutshall (tb), James Morreale, Rusty Dedrick (tp), Jerry Dodgion (as), Joe Farrell (ts), Pepper Adams (bs), Bob Wilber (ss, cl & arr), Dave McKenna (p), Wayne Wright (g), Buddy Jones (b) and Morey Feld (d).
Recorded in New York, on January 30, March 13 & May 2, 1967.
"Hackett recorded many excellent performances throughout his life; this LP is one of the more rewarding of his later years. He is teamed successfully with tenor-saxophonist Zoot Sims and guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli in a frequently exciting sextet. Highpoints include the uptempo "Strike up the Band," a revisit to "Embraceable You" (Hackett had cut a famous solo on that standard 34 years earlier) and a variety of standards and basic originals. A consistently stimulating and enjoyable set, it is well-deserving of being reissued on CD"
"A Hackett must-have this Verve LP features the arrangements and clarinet/soprano sax playing of Bob Wilbur. Bobby is backed up by a modern big band consisting of a dozen top NYC session men, and his playing has never been better. The recording quality is first-rate. Hold out for the latter if you can, and listen with headphones! I hope this somewhat obscure LP is released to CD someday."