For other people named Debbie Reynolds, see Debbie Reynolds (disambiguation).
Mary Frances "Debbie" Reynolds (April 1, 1932 – December 28, 2016) was an American actress, singer and businesswoman. Her career spanned almost 70 years. She was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Most Promising Newcomer for her portrayal of Helen Kane in the 1950 film Three Little Words, and her breakout role was her first leading role, as Kathy Selden in Singin' in the Rain (1952). Other successes include The Affairs of Dobie Gillis (1953), Susan Slept Here (1954), Bundle of Joy (1956 Golden Globe nomination), The Catered Affair (1956 National Board of Review Best Supporting Actress Winner), and Tammy and the Bachelor (1957), in which her performance of the song "Tammy" reached number one on the Billboard music charts. In 1959, she released her first pop music album, titled Debbie.
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She starred in How the West Was Won (1962), and The Unsinkable Molly Brown (1964), a biographical film about the famously boisterous Molly Brown. Her performance as Brown earned her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress. Her other films include The Singing Nun (1966), Divorce American Style (1967), What's the Matter with Helen? (1971), Charlotte's Web (1973), Mother (1996) (Golden Globe nomination), and In & Out (1997). Reynolds was also a cabaret performer. In 1979, she founded the Debbie Reynolds Dance Studio in North Hollywood, which still operates today.
In 1969, she starred on television in The Debbie Reynolds Show, for which she received a Golden Globe nomination. In 1973, Reynolds starred in a Broadway revival of the musical Irene and was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Lead Actress in a Musical. She was also nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for her performance in A Gift of Love (1999) and an Emmy Award for playing Grace's mother Bobbi on Will & Grace. At the turn of the millennium, Reynolds reached a new younger generation with her role as Aggie Cromwell in Disney's Halloweentown series. In 1988, she released her autobiography, titled Debbie: My Life. In 2013, she released a second autobiography, Unsinkable: A Memoir.
Reynolds also had several business ventures, including ownership of a dance studio and a Las Vegas hotel and casino, and she was an avid collector of film memorabilia, beginning with items purchased at the landmark 1970 MGM auction. She served as president of The Thalians, an organization dedicated to mental health causes. Reynolds continued to perform successfully on stage, television, and film into her eighties. In January 2015, Reynolds received the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award. In 2016, she received the Academy Awards Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award. In the same year, a documentary about her life was released titled Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds, which turned out to be her final film appearance; the film premiered on HBO on January 7, 2017.
On December 28, 2016, Reynolds was hospitalized at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center after she experienced a medical emergency, which her son Todd Fisher later described as a "severe stroke". She died from the stroke that afternoon, one day after the death of her daughter, Carrie Fisher.
Reynolds was born on April 1, 1932, in El Paso, Texas, to Maxene "Minnie" (née Harman) and Raymond Francis "Ray" Reynolds, a carpenter who worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad. She was of Scottish-Irish and English ancestry and was raised in a strict Nazarene church. She had a brother two years her senior. Reynolds was a Girl Scout, once saying that she wanted to die as the world's oldest living Girl Scout. Reynolds was also a member of The International Order of Job's Daughters, now called Job's Daughters International.
Her mother took in laundry for income, while they lived in a shack on Magnolia Street in El Paso. "We may have been poor," she said in a 1963 interview, "but we always had something to eat, even if Dad had to go out on the desert and shoot jackrabbits."
Her family moved to Burbank, California in 1939. When Reynolds was a sixteen-year-old student at Burbank High School in 1948, she won the Miss Burbank beauty contest. Soon after, she had a contract with Warner Bros and acquired the nickname "Debbie" via Jack L. Warner.
One of her closest high school friends said that she rarely dated during her teenage years in Burbank.
Reynolds was first discovered by talent scouts from Warner Bros. and MGM who were at the 1948 Miss Burbank contest. Both companies wanted her to sign up with their studio and had to flip a coin to see which one got her. Warner won the coin toss, and she was with the studio for two years. When Warner Brothers stopped producing musicals, she moved to MGM.
With MGM, Reynolds regularly appeared in movie musicals during the 1950s and had several hit records during the period. Her song "Aba Daba Honeymoon" (featured in the film Two Weeks with Love (1950) and sung as a duet with co-star Carleton Carpenter) was the first soundtrack recording to become a top-of-the-chart gold record, reaching number three on the Billboard charts.
Her performance in the film greatly impressed the studio, which then gave her a co-starring role in what would become her highest-profile film, Singin' in the Rain (1952), a satire on movie making in Hollywood during the transition from silent to sound pictures. It co-starred Gene Kelly, whom she called a "great dancer and cinematic genius," adding, "He made me a star. I was 18 and he taught me how to dance and how to work hard and be dedicated." In 1956, she appeared in Bundle of Joy with her then-husband, Eddie Fisher.
Her starring role in The Unsinkable Molly Brown (1964) led to a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress. Reynolds noted that she initially had issues with its director, Charles Walters. "He didn't want me," she said. "He wanted Shirley MacLaine," who at the time was unable to take the role. "He said 'You are totally wrong for the part." But six weeks into production, he reversed his opinion. "He came to me and said, "I have to admit that I was wrong. You are playing the role really well. I'm pleased." Reynolds also played in Goodbye Charlie, a 1964 comedy film about a callous womanizer who gets his just reward. It was adapted from George Axelrod's play Goodbye, Charlie and also starred Tony Curtis and Pat Boone.
I was shocked to discover that the initial commercial aired during the premiere of my new series was devoted to a nationally advertised brand of cigarette (Pall Mall). I fully outlined my personal feelings concerning cigarette advertising ... that I will not be a party to such commercials which I consider directly opposed to health and well-being.
When NBC explained to Reynolds that banning cigarette commercials from her show would be impossible, she kept her resolve. The show drew mixed reviews, but according to NBC, it captured about 42 percent of the nation's viewing audience. She said later she was especially concerned about the commercials because of the number of children watching the show. She did quit doing the show after about a year, which she said had cost her about $2 million of lost income: "Maybe I was a fool to quit the show, but at least I was an honest fool. I'm not a phony or pretender. With me it wasn't a question of money but integrity. I'm the one who has to live with myself." The dispute would have been rendered moot and in Reynolds' favor anyway had she not resigned; by 1971, the Public Health Cigarette Smoking Act (which had been passed into law before she left the show) would ban all radio and television advertising for tobacco products.
Reynolds played the title role in the Hanna-Barbera animated musical Charlotte's Web, in which she originated the song "Mother Earth and Father Time". Reynolds continued to make other appearances in film and television. She played Helen Chappel Hackett's mother, Deedee Chappel, on an episode of Wings titled, "If It's Not One Thing, It's Your Mother," which originally aired on November 22, 1994.
From 1999 to 2006, she played Grace Adler's theatrical mother, Bobbi Adler, on the NBC sitcom Will & Grace, which earned Reynolds her only Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series in 2000. She played a recurring role in the Disney Channel Original Movie Halloweentown film series as Aggie Cromwell. Reynolds made a guest appearance as a presenter at the 69th Academy Awards in 1997.
In 2000, Reynolds took up a recurring voice role on the children's television program Rugrats, playing the grandmother of two of the characters. In 2001, she co-starred with Elizabeth Taylor and Shirley MacLaine in These Old Broads, a television movie written for her by her daughter, Carrie Fisher. She had a cameo role as herself in the 2004 film Connie and Carla. In 2013, she appeared in Behind the Candelabra, as the mother of Liberace.
The actress appears with her daughter in Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds, a 2016 documentary about the very close relationship between the two. It premiered at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival. The television premiere was January 7, 2017, on HBO. According to USA Today the film is "an intimate portrait of Hollywood royalty ... [it] loosely chronicles their lives through interviews, photos, footage and vintage home movies... It culminates in a moving scene, just as Reynolds is preparing to receive the 2015 Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award, which Fisher presented to her mom."
Her recording of the song "Tammy" (1957; from Tammy and the Bachelor), earned her a gold record, and was the best-selling single by a female vocalist in 1957. It was number one for five weeks on the Billboard pop charts. In the movie (the first of the Tammy film series), she co-starred with Leslie Nielsen.
Reynolds also scored two other top-25 Billboard hits with "A Very Special Love" (#20 in January 1958) and "Am I That Easy to Forget" (#25 in March 1960)—a pop-music version of a country-music hit made famous by Carl Belew (in 1959), Skeeter Davis (in 1960), and several years later by singer Engelbert Humperdinck.
In 1991, she released an album titled The Best of Debbie Reynolds.
For ten years, she headlined for about three months a year in Las Vegas's Riviera Hotel. She enjoyed live shows even though that type of performing "was extremely strenuous," she said.
With a performing schedule of two shows a night, seven nights a week, it's probably the toughest kind of show business. But in my opinion, the most rewarding. I like the feeling of being able to change stage bits and business when I want. You can't do that in motion pictures or TV.
As part of her nightclub act, Reynolds was noted for doing impressions of celebrities such as Eva and Zsa Zsa Gabor, Mae West, Barbra Streisand, Phyllis Diller, and Bette Davis. Her impersonation of Davis was inspired following their co-starring roles in the 1956 film, The Catered Affair. Reynolds had started doing stage impersonations as a teenager; her impersonation of Betty Hutton was performed as a singing number during the Miss Burbank contest in 1948.
Reynolds' last album was a Christmas record with Donald O'Connor entitled Chrissy the Christmas Mouse arranged and conducted by Angelo DiPippo.
Primarily because I had two children growing up. I could make movies and recordings and plays in nearby Las Vegas and handle a television series without being away from them. Now, they are well on the way to being adults. Also, there was the matter of being offered a show that I felt might be right for me ... I felt that Irene was it and now was the time.
Reynolds and her daughter Carrie both made their Broadway debut in the play. Per reports, the production broke records for the highest weekly gross of any musical. For that production, she received a Tony nomination. Reynolds also starred in a self-titled Broadway revue, Debbie, in 1976. She toured with Harve Presnell in Annie Get Your Gun, then wrapped up the Broadway run of Woman of the Year in 1983. In the late 1980s Reynolds repeated her role as Molly Brown in the stage version of The Unsinkable Molly Brown, first opposite Presnell (repeating his original Broadway and movie role) and later with Ron Raines.
In 2010, she appeared in her own West End show Debbie Reynolds: Alive and Fabulous.
Reynolds amassed a large collection of movie memorabilia, beginning with items from the landmark 1970 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer auction, and she displayed them, first in a museum at her Las Vegas hotel and casino during the 1990s and later in a museum close to the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles. On several occasions, she auctioned off items from the collection.
The museum was to relocate to be the centerpiece of the Belle Island Village tourist attraction in the resort city of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, but the developer went bankrupt. The museum filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June 2009. The most valuable asset of the museum was Reynolds' collection. Todd Fisher, Reynolds' son, announced that his mother was "heartbroken" to have to auction off the collection. It was valued at $10.79 million in the bankruptcy filing. The Los Angeles auction firm Profiles in History was given the responsibility of conducting a series of auctions. Among the "more than 3500 costumes, 20,000 photographs, and thousands of movie posters, costume sketches, and props" included in the sales were Charlie Chaplin's bowler hat and Marilyn Monroe's white "subway dress", whose skirt is lifted up by the breeze from a passing subway train in the film The Seven Year Itch (1955). The dress sold for $4.6 million in 2011; the final auction was held in May 2014.
In 1979, Reynolds opened her own dance studio in North Hollywood. In 1983 she released an exercise video, Do It Debbie's Way!. She purchased the Clarion Hotel and Casino, a hotel and casino in Las Vegas, in 1992. She renamed it the Debbie Reynolds Hollywood Hotel. It was not a success. In 1997, Reynolds was forced to declare bankruptcy. In June 2010, she replaced Ivana Trump answering reader queries for the weekly paper Globe.
Reynolds was married three times. Her first marriage was to singer Eddie Fisher in 1955. They became the parents of Carrie (1956–2016) and Todd Fisher (1958). The couple divorced in 1959 when it was revealed shortly after the death of Elizabeth Taylor's husband Mike Todd that Fisher had been having an affair with her; Taylor and Reynolds were good friends at the time. The Eddie Fisher – Elizabeth Taylor affair was a great public scandal which led to the cancellation of Eddie Fisher's television show.
Now in retrospect, though it was not my will, I think it probably was the best thing that ever happened to me. He did give me two great children and for that I will ever be grateful. Our door is always open to him. I believe in peaceful coexistence and being friends with the father of your children.
Life is both faith and love. Without faith, love is only one dimensional and incomplete. Faith helps you to overlook other people's shortcomings, and love them as they are. If you ask too much of any relationship, you can't help but be disappointed. But if you ask nothing, you can't be hurt or disappointed.
Reynolds' second marriage, to millionaire businessman Harry Karl, lasted from 1960 to 1973. For a period during the 1960s, she stopped working at the studio on Friday afternoons to attend Girl Scout meetings, since she was the leader of the Girl Scout Troop of which her 13-year-old daughter Carrie and her stepdaughter Tina Karl, also 13, were members. Reynolds later found herself in financial difficulty because of Karl's gambling and bad investments. Reynolds' third marriage was to real estate developer Richard Hamlett from 1984 to 1996.
In 2011, Reynolds stepped down after 56 years of involvement in The Thalians, a charitable organization devoted to children and adults with mental health issues.
Reynolds was hospitalized in October 2012 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles due to an adverse reaction to medication. She canceled appearances and concert engagements for the next three months.
On December 23, 2016, Reynolds's daughter—actress and writer Carrie Fisher—suffered a medical emergency on a transatlantic flight from London to Los Angeles, and died on December 27 at the age of 60. The following day, December 28, Reynolds was taken by ambulance to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, after suffering a "severe stroke," according to her son, Todd Fisher. Later that afternoon, Reynolds was pronounced dead in the hospital; she was 84 years old. On January 9, 2017, her cause of death was determined to be intracerebral hemorrhage, with hypertension a contributing factor.
Todd later said that Reynolds had been seriously affected by her daughter's death, and that her grief was partially responsible for her stroke, noting that his mother had stated "I want to be with Carrie" shortly before she died. During an interview for the December 30, 2016 airing of the ABC-TV program 20/20, Todd elaborated on this, saying that his mother had joined his sister in death because Reynolds "didn't want to leave Carrie and did not want her to be alone." He added, that "she didn't die of a broken heart" as some news reports had implied, but rather "just left to be with Carrie."
Reynolds was entombed while Carrie was cremated. A portion of Fisher's ashes were laid to rest beside Reynolds's crypt at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hollywood Hills, during a larger joint memorial service held on March 25, while the remainder of Carrie's ashes are held in a giant, novelty Prozac pill.
Reynolds was the 1955 Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year. Her foot and handprints are preserved at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California. She also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, at 6654 Hollywood Boulevard, for live performance and a Golden Palm Star on the Palm Springs, California, Walk of Stars dedicated to her. In keeping with the celebrity tradition of the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival of Winchester, Virginia, Reynolds was honored as the Grand Marshal of the 2011 ABF that took place from April 26 to May 1, 2011.
On November 4, 2006, Reynolds received the Lifetime Achievement in the Arts Award from Chapman University (Orange, California). On May 17, 2007, she was awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters from the University of Nevada, Reno, where she had contributed for many years to the film studies program.
1991 The Golden Girls Truby "There Goes the Bride: Part 2"
1994 Wings Dee Dee Chapel "If It's Not One Thing, It's Your Mother"
2010 The Penguins of Madagascar Granny Squirrel (voice) "The Lost Treasure of the Golden Squirrel"
2015 The 7D Queen Whimsical (voice) "Big Rock Candy Flim-Flam/Doing the 7D Dance"
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Los datos demográficos contemplados en este gráfico de la comuna de Tosny se han cogido de 1800 a 1999 de la página francesa EHESS/Cassini, y los demás datos de la página del INSEE.

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Emerging companies to connect with investors via Proactive One2One Investor Forum on August 25
Shareholders and others will have the opportunity to engage with top management from Biocept, Starton Therapeutics, Todos Medical, and Gevo
Four emerging companies -- three biotechs and a clean-energy producer -- will join Proactive's Christine Corrado at the digital financial news organization's virtual investor conference on Tuesday, August 25.
The virtual One2One Investor Forum, which kicks off at 1pm EDT, is an online variant of the popular conference format Proactive has run for more than a decade and enables communication between investors and management from some of the world's most cutting-edge businesses.
The companies getting in on the action are Biocept Inc (NASDAQ:BIOC), which offers coronavirus (COVID-19) and liquid-biopsy testing; private clinical-stage biotechnology company Starton Therapeutics Inc (formerly called ChemicoCare USA Inc); Israeli diagnostics company Todos Medical Ltd (OTCQB:TOMDF), which also makes COVID-19 testing kits; and "low-carbon" fuel company Gevo Inc (NASDAQ:GEVO).
Joining the fight against COVID-19
Biocept sells CEE-Sure blood collection tubes and has developed a patented liquid biopsy technology called Target Selector that detects and isolates cancer biomarkers such as circulating tumor cells (CTCs) and cell-free circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA).
But the company also now offers COVID 19-testing services. Biocept operates a CLIA-certified lab laboratory in San Diego with specialized, licensed molecular lab staff trained in performing the testing. Test results can be done in 48 hours for US-based health providers.
"I'm very happy to participate in the Proactive One2One virtual conference and share how Biocept is positioned to weather the pandemic and drive future growth," said Biocept CEO Michael Nall.
"We are building on our established leadership position in oncology liquid biopsy by executing on strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening our long-term strategy. Importantly, we made the decision earlier this year to serve public health efforts by revising our business plan. We expanded our testing services by validating assays to detect COVID-19, while at the same time, developing new technologies to help in the fight against the pandemic."
Transforming hematology and oncology therapeutics
New York-based Starton Therapeutics seeks to transform standard-of-care therapeutics with a focus on hematology and oncology.
The company's technology utilizes a proprietary transdermal delivery platform to eliminate peak blood levels, reduce overall patient exposure to medicine, bypass first-pass metabolism and improve patient compliance with a simplified, long-acting dosing regimen, enabling patients undergoing chemotherapy to improve their quality of life and outcomes.
During the conference, CEO Pedro Lichtinger will announce the opening of a US$10 million private placement cross-over financing plan and he also intends to provide an update on the company's plans to pursue a public offering of its common shares in the next 6-12 months.
Potential investors are invited to hear an overview of Starton's planned Phase 1/2 clinical studies for its lenalidomide continuous delivery program – which offers blockbuster potential in three entirely new indications in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), its Phase 1/2 clinical study in multiple myeloma, as well as its STAR-OLZ Phase 2/3 study in chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.
Developing diagnostic tests to screen for cancers and COVID-19
Todos Medical distributes PCR testing kits to test for an active COVID-19 infection as well as point-of-care (POC) antibody tests.
Headquartered in Rehovot, Israel, Todos also develops diagnostic solutions to screen for a variety of cancers and neurodegenerative disorders.
The company reported strong sales of its COVID-19 testing kits in July as laboratories across the US ramped up testing capacity in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
"I'm pleased to report the recognition of COVID-19 test revenue and the momentum established by entering into key strategic partnerships with medtech industry leaders in the United States," said CEO Gerald Commissiong, who will be addressing investors during the conference, in a recent statement.
Making cleaner aviation fuel
Gevo, based in Englewood, Colorado, is commercializing the next generation of gasoline, jet fuel, and diesel fuel with the potential to achieve zero carbon emissions, addressing the market need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions with sustainable alternatives.
The company has been riding some positive momentum lately.
Gevo recently won the largest contract in its history after entering into a binding Renewable Hydrocarbons Purchase and Sale Agreement with Trafigura Trading LLC. Trafigura is one of the world's leading independent commodity trading companies.
Gevo will deliver to Trafigura low-carbon premium gasoline, with a smaller portion of the volume for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), starting in 2023. Trafigura hopes to supply SAF to both US and international customers interested in low-carbon jet fuel.
"This is our largest single contract to date, and with it, brings Gevo to over $1.5B of revenue in long term contracts when added to the other contracts we have in place," said Gevo CEO Patrick Gruber, who will be presenting at the conference, in a statement.
As a result of the news on August 20, Gevo's stock closed up by 233% to $1.82 apiece in New York on volume of more than 991 million shares.
And following the news, Noble Capital issued a note maintaining its Outperform rating on Gevo's stock and doubling its price target to $2.40 a share from $1.20 a share.
The company also recently reached an agreement to move forward with a direct at-the-market share offering worth roughly $50 million. Gevo is offering more than 38.4 million shares of common stock and equivalents at $1.30 per share. Gevo plans to put the money toward working capital and general corporate purposes, including the repayment of debt.
Contact the author: patrick@proactiveinvestors.com
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WNBA Star Liz Cambage Shares Coronavirus Story: 'I Clearly Got Hit With a Severe Case'
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Aces star Liz Cambage reveals that she might have had coronavirus while playing in China.
During a conversation with Melbourne's The Herald Sun newspaper, the native Australian recalled becoming ill in China. WBNA All-Star claimed that she was so sick that she had to be hospitalized at a facility near Beijing where she was limited to a wheelchair. Although she was diagnosed with pneumonia, Cambage believed she was battling something else.
"I actually was sick in hospital, and I honestly think I had corona," Cambage said. "I was so weak, I couldn't walk, I was in a wheelchair. I had pneumonia. I think I had it before it was a global thing."
Like a lot of WNBA stars, Cambage plays overseas as well as stateside. She was playing for the Women's Chinese Basketball Association's Shanxi Flame when she got sick. After making a full recovery, Cambage traveled to Las Vegas in January to start the Aces' season. The Aces released a statement on Friday assuring the public that Cambage is healthy and not contagious even though it is unclear if she's been tested for COVID-19.
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"[Cambage] is currently not exhibiting any health issues, but out of an abundance of caution, will continue to consult with her doctors," the statement reads per the Las Vegas Review-Journal. "The same is true for any of our players competing overseas during the offseason, as obviously the health and safety of our players and fans is our highest priority."
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After a day at sea, we arrived at Brisbane and again had a coach journey into the centre of town. We decided to stay in the town and explore by ourselves.
The first stop off, was a well known coffee shop to get some internet to keep in touch with home. This was something that many people had to do because of the very expensive packages offered on the boat.
Unfortunately. as we arrived the rain started. After a few weeks of hot weather the locals welcomed the downpour! However, as we had just left a wet and cold Britain, this was not appreciated by us! This led to us looking for places to visit that were inside, and after looking at the map, we decided to go straight to the art gallery district. Here the two main galleries were situated very close to each other.
On entering the Queensland Art Gallery, we were immediately confronted with the large bright sculpture below, which reminded us of work by 'Romano Britto', with it's playful use of colour.
The first exhibitions featured work from native Australians and we were immediately captivated by the work. We were used to the colourful art using marks but the range of paintings and sculptures here was excellent. This high standard continued throughout the gallery.
The range of styles was excellent and we spent a few hours there. After an enjoyable afternoon we made our way back to the ship. the rain had not spoilt our day and because of it we had found the galleries fairly quickly. Unfortunately other guests had gone on trips and going around a zoo in heavy rain was not as pleasant.
After a busy few days we have another sea day to rest the next day.
We decided to go down to the port early and were rewarded with one of the fastest boarding times of all the cruises we have been on. Like with all cruises, we then had to wait for our bags so decided to partake of our first meal of many. There, as always, was a wide choice to choose from and we were able to sit and enjoy the food. After a break we spent time exploring the ship until our luggage arrived and we unpacked. After the evening meal and a drink in the bar we settled for the night.
One of the things we like about cruises is when you wake up the next morning and you are in a fresh port. The first stop was Newcastle, not a place we knew much about.
Located 162 kilometres (101 mi) north-northeast of Sydney, at the mouth of the Hunter River, it is the predominant city within the Hunter Region. Famous for its coal, Newcastle is the largest coal exporting harbour in the world, exporting just over 161 million tonnes of coal in 2016. Beyond the city, the Hunter Region possesses large coal deposits.
When you read the write up about the town it doesn't seem an ideal place to stop and where the boat was docked, in the industrial area, didn't inspire us at all.
But how wrong can you be. The town laid on coaches, at no cost, to take us into town. On the coaches were volunteers enthusiastically, telling us about the town and the area. There were more of them in town to meet us and answer any questions. I have never come across such friendly and helpful people when arriving on a trip. They may have had a slightly ulterior motive as the town is trying to encourage tourism and is busy developing the seafront for holiday makers, but I don't think you would get the same response getting so many volunteers, in other countries .
We decided to walk along the seafront and eventually reached the first bay Nobby's Beach. Although quite wind, this was an impressive sight As we sat having an ice cream overlooking one of the beaches, Sue writing and me collecting images for sketches; it was quite surreal as a distant tanker seemed to drift in through the mist. It looked like the Mary Celeste as it disappeared behind the headland.
After a rest, we wandered further along the coast finally reaching the swimming area. This was a large area cut off from the sea. As we passed, a group of teenagers were entering the water; they must be braver than me because although sunny and hot, in the wind by the water's edge, it was quite cold.
We then headed into the town, not a large area but we found some nice old buildings. Whilst there we wandered into a small gallery and were impressed with the quality of work. The first artist represented the effects of global warming and environmental issues using fabrics and ceramics. This was quite thought provoking, especially after our trip to Alaska, where the ice flows are receding.
In the next rooms was an international exhibition showcasing dynamic and challenging art that intersected with digital media, science and technology. These were quite interesting as they used film, mixed with sculpture and mechanical devices.
In the first picture below, the mechanism continually reacts with the light to create a continually changing piece of art. In the second picture, a person swims under the changing light with a wire sculpture above.
There were several other works on a similar theme.
Exhibitions like this will certainly involve the visitor more and show how art can move with the times. A topic I will come back to, in more detail, in future posts.
After an enjoyable day it was back to the ship. Newcastle proved to be a surprise and when they finish developing the seafront, will certainly attract more cruise ships to stop there.
On another note it is always interesting to collect reference pictures for future paintings; sometimes as sketches, sometimes as photographs. This bar, we stopped at, had a fascinating area behind the bar and the scene reminded us of the famous Manet painting of a bar scene. Although, not the same, it had that type of feel to it; an image trapped in time.
I was recently invited By Stef Lorenz to do a couple of workshops with an art group that meets at Pendleton College on a Thursday evening from 6-7.30pm. I offered two workshops on oil painting with a palette knife and proposed the members painted along with me.
I arrived early and set up with help from Stef and my wife, Sue. She had helped carry the equipment in and then brought a couple of extra pictures to illustrate my paintings.
 I then had to wait patiently to see if anyone came, particularly after the bad weather we had been having. It is only a small group, which hasn't been going long, but eventually three members turned up with apologies from a couple of others.
I started by showing them my work and then getting them to do a simple drawing based on the photograph I had given them. Next, I slowly started adding paint to my canvas using a palette knife, starting with the light colours. As the evening progressed I would do a small section and then go around helping them mix colours and build up their painting. I was worried that I can get a bit carried away working on my own piece but by the end of the session all of them had a recognisable landscape painting, all completed in their own individual style.
The scene was from an Autumn view looking towards Monton Cricket club. I decided on a colourful picture as I thought they may be fed up with the cold, bleak winter they were experiencing!
The three paintings are shown underneath and for a first attempt a oil painting or using a palette knife are excellent.
After setting up again I waited for members to arrive. Had I scared off the ones last week and with the weather improving would more be able to attend?
This time six members arrived, including the two men from the week before, and one lady from last week apologised because she had just had an operation.
 This time I picked a water scene to paint, a picture from a visit to Heaton park. I started by showing how the palette knife could be used to apply paint in different ways, by dabbing with the end, using the edge or by dragging colour along. This would later be used to show the smooth water and the ripples in it.
I used the same demonstration method, painting a small section and then allowing them to have a go on their canvas, helping where necessary. This progressed well and again all the members completed their work and again I was impressed with the outcomes. Some had never attempted anything like this but with more confidence and practice would become quite proficient.
Again considering we were all doing the same picture it is interesting to see the individual styles developing. One member already had experience using oil paint and took to the style immediately. I will have to watch my back!
A really enjoyable experience with a lovely group of people. I hope they continue to enjoy their painting.
Last day in# Sydney visit to #HydePark.
For our last day in Sydney, we decided to do a little shopping and then walk to Hyde park, another area we had not explored. As we sat in an outside café eating lunch, it was fascinating to watch a couple of chess players having a game on a large chessboard. There were a few people watching in anticipation and the whole event seemed a serious affair. It seemed a good way for people to meet and enjoy the day.
Hyde Park is Australia's oldest park. It's also one of the most well-known. With just over 16 hectares of wide open space in the heart of central Sydney. Several monuments stand guard in Hyde Park north, the most notable of which is the Archibald Fountain, a gift from JF Archibald, a big water feature dripping in ancient mythology. A bronze Apollo is surrounded by horses' heads, dolphins and tortoises. There is also in Hyde Park south the Anzac Memorial .
As our stay in Sydney drew to a close it was a good time to reflect on our experiences. Last time we came the itinerary was highly planned and we had seen the highlights. This time by ourselves we had been able to immerse ourselves more in the local sights and events. Although we may not return, because of the distance, I think there is still more to see and we certainly enjoyed our stay.
Last time we visited Sydney we got the ferry to Manly beach and we stayed at Bondi beach. This time we decided to check out Watson Bay. One of our relations mentioned a well known Fish and Chip restaurant there as well.
Positioned as it is on the southern head of Sydney Harbour's entrance, Watson's Bay is literally the first place Captain Cook would have dropped anchor as he sailed into the harbour. As Sydney's oldest fishing village (since 1877), this picturesque suburb is drenched in history, and one of its notable must-sees is the South Head Heritage Trail, a scenic bushwalk dotted with historical remnants such as a disused cannon and rifle wall.
Slow down and take it all in when visiting this eastern suburb – it's one of Sydney's top spots for picnics, long lunches, park sprawling, sunbathing (Lady Jane Beach is a legal nudist spot, if you're so inclined) and trail walking. Make sure you leave some time to partake in some fish and chips by the water, an essential Watson's Bay pastime whether it's fancy and on a plate at Doyle's, or wrapped in paper and dripping vinegar on the sand at Camp Cove Beach.
On arrival, the first thing we came across was the restaurant and being lunchtime and a hot day we decided on take away and sat in the nearby park to enjoy our fish and chips. Apart from watching out for seagulls trying to get food, it was nice to see all the families enjoying the day.
After an enjoyable meal (comparable to Harry Ramsden's in the UK) although the fish was barramundi, which was caught locally, we set off to explore further. The first thing we came across was the more upmarket restaurant belonging to Doyle's, but were quite surprised that there weren't many other outlets around.
Venturing further, we decided to walk to the Hornby Lighthouse, situated at the South Head Lookout, as this seemed an interesting experience. The path followed the clifftop and along the way were the old fortifications from the Second World War. There were also stunning views down the cliffs looking towards Sydney.
On the way we passed Lady Jane beach but weren't tempted to go down the path for a swim. Like most passers by on the clifftop walk, we did look down to the beach. Here most sunbathers were on the rocks in the distance apart from two men who seemed to spend their time posing. They were still hanging around when we passed on our return an hour later!
After a pleasant walk and enjoying the scenery we returned into the town for refreshments, in a small café, before walking to another small beach. Here we sat for a while and Sue wrote whilst I did a couple of studies of the sunbathers.
After an enjoyable day we got the ferry back to Sydney. This had been another aspect of Sydney lifestyle we had experienced and it was interesting to see where the city people came for a day out.
One of the things we like to do when visiting a new city is to have a quieter day and visit the Botanical Gardens. On this occasion we had the added incentive that there was a Tomato Festival taking place. Now, this is not something we seek out but the poster peaked our curiosity and we decided to check it out. It is always interesting when visiting another country to go to a local event and they don't come much more unusual than this one.
As we explored further it was fascinating to see how many types of tomatoes there were and to see the different things for sale on the stalls. Locals really became involved in the activities and families sat for picnics enjoying the day.
We didn't enter the "Guess the number of Tomatoes" completion, (top right photograph) as I don't think we had time to try and count them all!
There was a tomato tasting stall but the queue was too long for us to try that. Towards the harbour there was a very long table set up for a record breaking tomato lunch; all the tickets were sold for this but as we passed we were glad we didn't participate as the appetizers to go with the tomatoes consisted mainly of cheese, which we don't eat! Instead, we settled for a freshly stone baked made pizza; although they were a little confused when we asked for them without cheese!
Certainly an interesting experience and one of the odd activities that you remember from holidays as other memories fade with time.
After a day around town we were looking forward to a relaxing walk around the Gardens, which were a short walk from the hotel. Last time we visited Sydney we had stopped there but only for the view across the bay and to sit in Mrs Macquarie's Chair.
This time we could wander at our leisure and admire the scenery. Along the walkways were several sculptures, which reflected the overall feel of the Garden. The first one was of a giant Bee and the next one, which I chose to sketch, was like a giant egg made from branches. This particularly intrigued me as I found a stunning rock formation to shelter under from the fierce morning sun. In the front of the view nature was reflected in the artwork and in the distance the two great landmarks of the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House stood in all their splendour.
After, a pleasant walk around the Gardens, we visited a small gallery in the garden, with changing exhibitions, for artists whose work reflected the theme of the area.
What was also of interest, as I have noted before, is the public viewing choices. As well as the permanent collections, which were filled with onlookers, there were two other exhibitions, which required visitors to pay an entrance fee; The Lady and the Unicorn and Robert Mapplethorpe, had large queues, yet the modern art gallery, which displayed more challenging conceptual art, was nearly empty.
An interesting visit to two art venues in and around the Botanical Gardens and an excellent contrast to the busy city. We also enjoyed a fun lunch; but more about this in my next blog!
Like many people I have watched the full series of this programme. My wife and I enjoy trying to pick the three artists chosen from each heat and then we try to select the one winner who will go through to the semifinal.
We are reasonably good and often get all of them right. Sometimes we disagree with the judges but they are paid professionals and have opinions of their own. As with all programmes of this type there is an end decision to be made and they have to look at what they are trying to achieve. They have to choose the artist, who will be able to win the prize and do the commission-sitter justice.
This year the three finalists included one professional artist and two amateurs.
As the series progressed, to me there seemed a slight shift in emphasis on what was wanted. The professional artist, the man far left of the photograph, could produce a superb painting capturing the sitter on every occasion. The only thing against him was that it was a fairly traditional style. The young girl, on the right of the photograph, again caught superb likenesses of the sitters and although her use of technology for reference purposes, may have gone against her in the beginning; she did start to also observe the person in front of her as well. The last artist, in the middle, tried to capture the essence of the sitter and in my eyes did not always capture a likeness.
Before the final, the artists were asked to do a commission and these were seen along with the final portrait at the end of the competition. The judges would use the two paintings to help them to decide which artist was to be the winner.
As soon as the programme started, you could tell as it progressed, who was going to win by the subtle references made by the judges as to what was wanted from the artists. Although this is my opinion, I have spoken to other artists, at my art club, and they had noticed this as well.
I had thought that the likeness was the most important thing in a portrait, but now they were looking for the most inventive artist. Which is fine as long as the artists who take part in the competition know this from the beginning.
At the end of the programme, when it came to the judging, to me the most impressive portrait was by the young girl, as well as capturing a good likeness there was a lot of originality in the use of colour in the background. Unfortunately, her commissioned piece seemed to lack the looseness of this one. The professional artist again produced two superb likenesses. The eventual winner had been given Zandra Rhodes to paint, as her commission and I believe produced one of the best paintings of the whole competition! However, in my opinion, her subject, Zandra Rhodes, certainly suited her style and it would have been interesting to see how she would have coped with the other two artist's commissions.
This portrait of Zandra Rhodes clinched the competition and the winner went away to paint Kim Cattrall as her £10,000 prize. She is obviously a very talented artist and produced the most original work. I think that she has the potential to develop her painting style and this is what the judges recognised. The young girl, if she continues to develop, should also be very successful and the professional artist has already reached a high standard and will continue to flourish.
What bothers me is the title of the competition, "Portrait Artist of the Year". I thought when it started the painting had to capture a likeness. When I go into a gallery I expect to recognise who the portrait is of. Each year it must be harder to pick a winner because there are so many talented artists out there. We have several who come to the club, but to find an artist who has an original way of capturing a likeness must be getting more difficult.
Maybe they need to change the title Sky Arts "Figurative Painter of the Year" or something similar.
On our stroll around Sydney we were impressed with the number of shops supporting the Chinese New Year celebrations. Everywhere there were dog statues or decorations.
In Manchester, England the celebrations seem more linked to the Chinatown area whereas here everywhere was celebrating the event.
Around Circular Quay there were excellent large sculptures and inflatable animals for all the symbols of the different years.
These were impressive in the day and really livened up the scenery.
In the hotel was an excellent leaflet explaining where celebrations were taking place so we picked a couple for the evening and eagerly set off in anticipation.
The first event we went for was a traditional Dragon dance in Chinatown. After wandering the area for a while we found the police security officers and they pointed us in the right direction. After a nice meal in the food court, we went to a crossroads to wait for the procession; children sat patiently on the kerbside.
After about fifteen minutes with nothing happening the policeman wandered down and informed us that we were in the wrong place. The crowd then proceeded down the road to the correct place but by then we were all at the back and anyone under six foot only managed to capture a glimpse of the event. I had to hold my camera high and watch it afterwards.
After the disappointment of this we were looking forward to the fireworks over Sydney Harbour, especially after seeing the January 1st fireworks on television.
On the way down to the Quay the inflatable animals were lit up and were even more spectacular.
By now the crowds were gathering and there must have been several thousand anticipating the show. We fought our way to a decent position and waited, and waited, and waited. Eight pm the allotted time came and went, People checked their brochures and phones; maybe it wasn't dark enough. This went on for over an hour and the children were getting restless.
There were no officials around so we decided to give it a little longer, rumours stared to spread, but there was no real information anywhere about what had happened, and eventually the crowd started to disperse. We gave it a little longer but eventually gave up ourselves and went for a drink!
It seemed such a shame that something so well advertised did not take place and there was no one to explain why.
Never mind we had an exciting event planned for the next day!
After returning from a holiday, in which we travelled from Sydney to Singapore, I am posting some of my observations, which I hope will be of interest.
As part of these diaries I decided to do a series of sketches as illustrations of my experiences. I started these a couple of years ago and find them an enjoyable way of remembering my journeys and I find they enhance my enjoyment of the places I visited.
After a thirty hour journey, somehow losing Wednesday in the process; we finally arrived in the Australian city of Sydney. Our hotel room wasn't available, which gave us the opportunity to explore the city for a few hours and catch up on the changes that had been made since we last visited, three years ago. The improvements and developments to the harbour area was impressive and eventually Circular Quay. where the cruise ships dock will be linked to the Darling Harbour; a keen tourist destination.
Although I did feel sorry for the person who parked his car here!
The next day, after a good nights sleep, one of the places we visited was the Modern Art Gallery. Last time we visited we were on an organised tour and didn't have much time to explore the city.
This was a superb building with a wide range of exhibits.
The MCA Collection contains over 4000 works by Australian artists that have been acquired since 1989. The Museum collects across all art forms with strong holdings in painting, photography, sculpture, works on paper and moving image, as well as significant representation of works by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists.
It was interesting to see modern art as well as paintings by a wide range of Aboriginal artists. Not everything was to our taste but in a gallery, as impressive as this, there is always many pieces of art to admire. There were also excellent views from the café at the top of the building, although, the queue was too long for us to get a drink and then sit and admire it!
Also walking around the city, there were several small galleries to visit and large sculptures to admire. Sydney certainly has an impressive arts culture and we were looking forward to seeing more of it over the next few days.


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The windows in this cabin provide you with ample light and plenty of views. No matter where you sit in the living room, you'll be able to catch a fantastic view of the mountains!
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The beauty of Journey's End 2 is that the living room and kitchen/dining room are open yet private. Each space is on its own side but are open enough so the access to each is a breeze.
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The dining table and the kitchen flow beautifully together. It makes preparing a meal and setting the table a breeze.
The kitchen at Journey's End 2 has all the essentials you need to cook a delicious meal no matter what you're eating.
Stock up on groceries during your stay so you don't have to make too many trips to town. There's plenty of room to store it all!
Get ready for a fantastic night of sleep on this luxurious king-sized bed! You'll be hard pressed to get out of bed each morning.
Cozy up with your partner after an adventurous day in Gatlinburg in this lavish Jacuzzi tub.
At Journey's End 2, the bathroom provides you will quality you'd be hard-pressed to find elsewhere. There's plenty of space for you and your spouse to get ready together each morning.
For your convenience, there's a washer and dryer at Journey's End 2 in case you want to pack light or arrive back home with freshly cleaned clothes.
Journey's End 2 is the perfect spot for a honeymoon, anniversary, or just a much-needed romantic getaway. It's just you, your loved one, and the Smoky Mountains. Book your stay today!
You could spend your entire stay just staring at this view from your deck at Journey's End 2 and never become bored. There's so much to see, you'll want to memorize every divine view.
The greatest appeal of Journey's End 2 is its seclusion. You can truly enjoy a romantic retreat with just you and your spouse.
Journey's End 2 isn't short on views, that's for sure! You have plenty of mountain views to take in while you stay here so don't forget to bring your camera so you can relive the magic for years to come.
You'll create memories that will last a lifetime at Journey's End 2.
You're truly surrounded by the mountains. When you pull up and park, you'll have to drag yourself inside! You'll be captivated the moment the engine turns off.
You and your partner will be truly wowed by the views at Journey's End 2. Breathing in the fresh mountain air does a person good, and you are definitely not short on that at this cabin!
Being among the mountains means enjoying the beautiful forestry as well. You'll find some nice hikes right there in your yard.
When you reach the road's end and find this country mountain cabin, you'll realize your heart has been desiring this respite and you will be refreshed by the majestic view from Smokerise Mountain. This new one-bedroom log cabin has natural pine ... cont.
When you reach the road's end and find this country mountain cabin, you'll realize your heart has been desiring this respite and you will be refreshed by the majestic view from Smokerise Mountain.
This new one-bedroom log cabin has natural pine tongue-and-groove walls, exposed beams, and a tin roof. Its charm extends throughout the entire cabin with simple touches, decorative accents, and modern comforts. The design allows for quiet relaxation both inside and outside. The front door opens into the living space which includes a stone gas fireplace, cable television, cabin furnishings, and large windows for unsurpassed views of the expansive Smoky Mountains.
The open area extends into a fully-furnished kitchen and a dining table perfect for two. The adjoining room is the master bedroom with a king bed, a Jacuzzi, and a clothes closet. In addition, there is a bathroom accessible from both the hall and the bedroom, as well as a washer and dryer inside the laundry closet.
To relax on the front porch, you'll find rockers, a small bistro table, and a private hot tub - as well as those unmatched mountain views any time of day or night. At early morn or at twilight, you may be blessed to see the smoky mist rise. During the day, as the sun shines and clouds float overhead, it is so quiet that the only sounds you hear are those of nature as you relax and reflect. At night you can admire the city lights of nearby Pigeon Forge and Sevierville. Also, be sure to take a walk together in the wooded surroundings. For vacationing couples wishing to book cabin homes near one another, this cabin is located near Always… and Ever After 2 is just down the lane. Ask your reservationist for more details.
When your journey ends at the top of this private road, you'll know this is the picture-perfect mountain retreat offering solitude and nature's beauty - just for you.
It was a great stay. The view of the Smokies was awesome. Can't wait to come back!!
We had the opportunity to stay at this cabin following a visit to Clemson University.(son) It was about a 3 hour drive from the school and the roads were good. We have stayed at this cabin before but for some reason, it seemed so much nicer this time. Perhaps the weather was better. The cabin is very isolated , so you don't hear other guests at all. Very secluded. The owners have done a great job building this place and the interior really makes you feel comfortable and cozy. The view from the porch is fantastic and we sat on the rocking chairs just talking and looking for hours at a time. We could see Gatlinburg lighting up the sky but could not see the city direct. Kept the star wactching at it's best. During the day, I found myself looking for the OberGatlinburg tram and actually saw it cross over the top of the trees quite often. This unit is terrific and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to get away for a QUIET time. If there was any one thing that I wasn't prepared for, it was the added $60 for reservation fees and an automatic travel insurance added to the final bill. BE AWARE --you can cancel the insurance up front but the reservation fee sticks. This wouldn't be too bad but when you only go for two days(as my time only allowed), the extra cost catches you off guard. Will still go back, but next time I'll be prepared. All in all, a great time and I've already shared my experience with my extended family in hopes that they can also enjoy this cabin. Hope this helps other readers.
My husband and I loved our stay here. Adorable cabin that was very secluded and quiet. Great view of the Smokies. The cabin was very clean, and the office staff was very friendly and helpful. Will definitely stay here again!!
This was our sixth trip to Journeys End and it was for our 45th anniversary. Our first trip was for our 40th. The view is fantastic and so is the peace and quiet. It's our only vacation each year. A long weekend in Gatlingburg is like a week any place else. Thanks for being there and making it so easy to arrange each year!
This was our first stay at Journey's End and it most definitely will NOT be our last! This cabin exceeded our expectations. It was EXTREMELY clean and well kept (from the interior to the hot tub), and it was clear the love and personal touch put into the home. The views were amazing and we loved how it was "private" (top of the mountain) but not too far removed. Everything about the cabin made it a positive and memorable experience, and we are looking forward to returning this July!
A great cabin with spectacular views. Loved how the cabin was set so that it seemed secluded even though there were neighbors (but the neighbors were not "on top of" you). The landscaping was more than I expected and added to this. The driveway is very steep, but this is what gave the breathtaking views. The only real complaints were the bed was very "firm" (the cabin should have a more "plush" bed) and the grill was like you would find in a park and was situated across the parking pad from the cabin which made grilling after dark difficult. We thoroughly enjoyed the hot tub, the fireplace and the views. Definitely a cabin we will remember for our next visit.
this cabin description is right on. while the driveway will give you heart palputations it is well worht the view.you can see the lights of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. OberGatlingburg is awesome at night when your siting in your hot tub on the front porch. the only negative i have is the hot tub motor is loud but that hum will just lull you on to slep when time. if you like quite romantic moments with your spouse, this is the spot to be. it is secluded above the other cabins you cna see other cabins but you are very private and can have very romantic nights.
Had originally booked Captain's Quarters as our rental. Was totally unsatisfied with the rental. Called the front desk and asked if we could move and was directed to come right down. Loved the Journey's End and will stay again.
Wonderful stay. The view was great, especially in the early morning. Loved the all wood cabin. No problems at all during our stay. Ready to stay again!
Great cabin for the price. Very secluded. It's at the top of a small mountain. Parking is not for the faint of heart; you have to make some very tight/inclined turns to reach the cabin. Dont use google map to find the unit, use the map that is provided by the company once you book the unit.
My husband and I spent our 10 year Anniversary at Journey's End. The pictures online were great but seeing it in person just blew us away. The cabin was perfect and the view was amazing. We loved our trip and will return again!
Coming to Gatlinburg area is exciting, but finding the "right" place to stay, just makes it that much more pleasant. This is the "Journey's End" cabin! A view that can not be matched, coupled with a quiet cabin that is full of comfortable old-fashioned antiques, decoration-wise, is a great vacation package. The company that handles the rental is so professional! It is great to deal with a winner.
This was our first visit to Gatlinburg, but it won't be our last. The cabin was just as show on the website. Clean and cozy. Just the right size for 2 people. From morning coffee on the deck to relaxing in the hot tub at night everything was perfect. Definitely making plan to go back!
Our time in Gatlinburg and at the Journey's End cabin was awesome. The view from every window was amazing and exactly what we hoped for. The cabin was exceptionally clean and tidy. Although the cabin is called Journey's End, this was the beginning of many journey's to Gatlinburg for us. The staff at Mountain Realty is very friendly and accommodating...I left clothes in the closet and they didn't hesitate to send them to me at home. We have bragged on our trip to several close friends so much that one couple booked a trip and are going in two weeks! Awesome time!
The cabin was beautiful. Scenery was awesome. We had a very relaxing stay and are hoping to visit again soon!
Great getaway for our anniversary!! Very private and secluded. Very quiet and peaceful. Recommend for any couple to stay there!!!
This was our tenth year at Journeys End for our anniversary. We come for spectacular view, peace, quiet, the hot tub and especially that porch swing! One year we didn't even come off the mountain for our entire stay. Thank you for taking such good care of this wonderful gift that you allow us to use.
We enjoyed the beautiful views from the cabin. It was very quiet and clean. The hot tub was nice to come home to every evening. I would definitely recommend this cabin for a couple's getaway.
My wife and I wanted seclusion and a great view for a short stay that would allow us to catch up on reading and just get some rest. "Journey's End," a small cozy mountain-top cabin, delivered on both counts. As with many places in the mountains it can be a little tough to get to (I should not have driven my straight shift) but it is blacktopped to the door. We also had an issue with bumble bees who were busy pollinating the Rose of Sharon's flanking the front steps. But overall the experience was great. Recommended if seclusion and a great high up view of the mountains is what you want.
What a beautiful cabin Journey's End is. We have spent the weekend with friends before, but never rented a unit. Our friends recommended Journey's End for the privacy and the view. We were not disappointed. The cabin was beautiful, and just what we needed for a get-a-way. We will be staying here again and again. This is our new vacation home.
Journey's End was the prefect getaway cabin for my wife and I. The cabin is very clean, well decorated, and very convientent to both Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. If you want a cabin with a view, this is it. This will be our cabin of choice for future visits.
Very clean cabin with privacy. Equipped with everything we needed for our stay.
This visit was the second time to stay at Journey's End, a great experience both times. Excellent views, great hot tub, and well kept cabin.
We have vacationed in Gatlinburg several times but nothing compares to this experience. The view from the porch is amazing. The entire time there was great. Can't wait to come back.
I would recomend this place to anyone who asks ... The staff was friendly setting up all the accommodations . We were married in a private ceremony with just is and the little details such as the cake and wine glasses toast and photography made everything memorable.. the cabin was perfect with all the little details that made it feel so comfortable and not like a motel room .. the romantic pagage with rose petals and chocolate and candles set it off . Good things must come to an end and we didn't want to leave .
We stayed at Journey's End again. We feel like this is our cabin. The view of the mountains is so much better than the other cabins in the area. Makes me wish we'd bought the place when it was for sale. We will be staying again.
We have stayed with this group before in another cabin. That cabin was taken already for this trip. So, we chose another. Journey's End proved to be just as amazing. Great views and a quiet peaceful setting. Nice and secluded. Will definitely use this company each time and will be back again!!
Such a great, private cabin with great view. Watch sunset from the balcony in the hot tub. Super clean and would like to visit again for sure!
This cabin was perfect for the two of us. The view was better than we expected from the pictures & was the best we've had at any cabins in the past. We had a wonderful & relaxing stay. The DVD player was not working & after we called the office, they promptly sent someone to check it & brought & installed a new one. This was our fourth stay with Mtn. Rentals since we started coming to the Smokies & the best cabin yet!
We have stayed in three different cabins owned by the same couple, Silver Moon,Above the Smoke, and Journey's End. All are great cabins but Journey's End is our new favorite. I can not say enough for the service given by the Staff at Mountian Rentals. We are already plannig anouther three day trip in nov. or dec. Thank you Anette and Gary and Mountian Rentals for makeing us feel pampered.
Excellent stay again. This is the 4th time my wife and I have rented this cabin. The view is amazing, the cabin is very clean comfortable. Location is convenient to both Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. I will be back soon.
This little cabin is perfect for just the two of us! It had everything we needed when we arrived. The view is fabulous. Very clean and comfortable. We will definitely stay here again.
This is the 5th time my husband I have stayed at Journey's End and every year it seems to get better and better. It is the perfect cabin for a couple trying to get away from it all. It is also just close enough to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge to make it reasonable to drive into town to go out to eat or go to some of the area attractions. We will definitely be returning again and again!
When we first came to this cabin in 2014, I found the mountain view to be breath-taking, we have stayed at other cabins in the area in the past, but I immediately fell in love with this cabin so we stayed again this year 2015. The cabin was nice and clean and the hot tub was awesome....didn't want to go home and that was the only bad thing about our trip was we HAD to go home.....see you next year, can't wait !!!
When we were checking in they told us that Journey's End had the best view. We assumed that they said that to everyone, but when we got to our cabin we realized how accurate that statement was! We had a direct view of the mountains...to be honest, we would have been content to sit on the porch mesmerized by the view for the entire few days we were there!
We had a wonderful time at our stay in Journey's End!! The view is definitely the best in the Smokies and the peace and quiet was great!! This is without a doubt the best rental there is to offer!! The staff at Mountain Rentals made sure that our every need was well taken care of and we will definitely rent again in the future. Thanks!
This was our first visit to Gatlinburg TN. We were very, very pleased with our stay at Journey's End Cabin. The mountain view is spectacular! The cabin is very clean, not the least bit shabby or worn out looking. We could tell a lot of thought and care went into the cabin's decor. It's decorated like somebody's quaint country home. There was even champagne flutes and wine glasses provided. It was almost perfect except for the hard mattress which one typically finds in most motels. I woke up every morning with a lower backache. Next time I go I will bring a thick foam mattress pad. The driveway is very steep but believe or not your car will make it up (in first gear)! I suggest arriving before dark your first day. We will return again and want to give special thanks to the owners who created this little piece of heaven.
We stayed at Journey's End for four nights. It looked brand new! The cabin was extremely clean, cozy, and nicely decorated. Everything was great from the hot tub to the wonderful view. It's the perfect cabin for a couple.


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Q: CMOS NAND Image I was looking at this image which shows a CMOS NAND standard cell.
However, how can I see this depicts a NAND?
A CMOS NAND has parallel PMOS and serial NMOS transistors but somehow I can't see this in this image. Any explaination?

A: I've put a picture of the ciruit below:

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*blue/violet ... metal 1

*red  ... polysilicon (used for the pmos/nmos gates)

*green ... n-active area

*yellow ...  n-diffusion p-active area

*light blue ... p-well (the bottom large rectangle)

*light orange ... n-well (the large rectangle on top)

*small rectangles ... contacts and vias to contact the different layers

*A PMOS is made by drawing a red rectangle over a yellow active n-region

*A NMOS is made by drawing a red poly over green active p-region

A: At this level you're looking at the doping and metal.  The serial NMOS xtors are the green area...instead of two distinct transistors, they've chosen to use the simpler layout of a single channel with two gates.  The parallel PMOS transistors are in the yellow area, with either gate A or gate B allowed to open a path to the output Z.

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Jane Jackson
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
Free-spirited writer Juliet Ashton forms a life-changing bond with the delightful and eccentric Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, when she decides to write about the book club they formed during the occupation of Guernsey in WWII.
Country: UK , France , USA
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
In the late 1990s, a drug-addled nihilist resorts to murder to climb the ladder of the London music industry.
A thriller centered on a con artist, his wife, and a stranger who try to flee a foreign country after one of them is caught up in the murder of a private detective.
Genre: Romance, Thriller
The Last Days on Mars
On the last day of the first manned mission to Mars, a crew member of Tantalus Base believes he has made an astounding discovery – fossilized evidence of bacterial life. Unwilling to let the relief crew claims all the glory, he disobeys orders to pack up and goes out on an unauthorized expedition to collect further samples. But a routine excavation turns to disaster when the porous ground collapses and he falls into a deep crevice and near certain death. His devastated colleagues attempt to recover his body. However, when another vanishes, they start to suspect that the life-form they have discovered is not without danger.
Country: Ireland, UK
Genre: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller


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Ambitious Seacoast Idol champ is from Dover
By Ron Colenews@fosters.com
May 29, 2013 at 3:15 AM May 29, 2013 at 2:38 PM
DOVER — After a recent competition, Caroline Carter understands that the Seacoast idolizes her.
Carter, a 15-year-old freshman at St. Thomas Aquinas High School, took away the top prize recently in the 2013 Seacoast Idol competition.
Held at the Stratham Cooperative Middle School auditorium, the contest consisted of entrants in four age groups, 13 and under, 14 to 16, 17-18 and 19 to 39.
With an audience of more than 250, Carter was extremely poised on stage. "I feel a few butterflies before going on, but that's natural," said the honor student, "once I am on stage I just flow with the enjoyment of entertaining."
According to Carter's parents, Rob and Peggy, Caroline is an absolute pleasure. "She's a special girl," said Peggy, "it is so interesting to see the transition that has taken place in her."
Caroline was a popular young athlete at Dover Middle School excelling in basketball and field hockey, when suddenly the stage bug bit, and bit hard.
"I decided to try out for a play and when I made it, it changed my life. Singing on stage was something new to me and I fell in love with it," she said.
Good-bye t-shirts and gym shorts, hello to beautiful gowns. "I was never a girlie girl," she said, "and now I love dressing up and going on stage."
On stage and performing in public has been a second home for her recently. In addition to her Idol selection, she is the current Greater Derry's Miss Outstanding Teen and Miss Strafford County's Outstanding Teen.
In addition to those titles, Caroline is especially proud of her membership in the world famous Pease Greeters.
A group of supporters of members of our armed services, the Greeters are at Pease Air National Guard base every time a plane full of warriors arrives either heading to conflicts or returning. Caroline is often there.
"Just the other day, I was at the airport at 5 a.m. and it is the best feeling in the world. Their look of surprise and thanks is awesome."
Sometimes she gets to sing the national anthem, but that isn't important in the overall scheme of things. "I feel so good doing something for these service members," she said.
Caroline has a goal of singing the national anthem 100 times publicly before graduating from high school. Since January of 2012, she has raised her marvelous voice more than 60 times, "In honor of my dad and grandfathers, who served, defending our country." With more than three years to go in high school, Caroline may be looking for another goal.
A type-one diabetic, Caroline is active with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation among other organizations connected with diabetes.
When asked what her plans are for the future, the statuesque blond replied: "I plan on going to college and majoring in journalism, I want to write a book, be a reporter on television, and do something on stage. I would love to someday represent my home state of New Hampshire in the Miss America Pageant. Oh, and I'd love to intern with WMUR and shadow Erin Fehlau and maybe Jamie Staton."
Journalist, author, pageant winner, reporter, performer, Miss America — that is quite a future.
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Denmark explores building artificial islands to support 10 GW of offshore wind
Wind turbines at sea. Author: CGP Grey. License: Creative Commons, Attribution 2.0 Generic.
December 12 (Renewables Now) - The Danish government has taken the first steps to creating what it called "energy islands", described as artificially created land mass or platforms in open waters, that could support at least 10 GW of surrounding offshore wind capacity.
The climate and energy ministry said Tuesday it would take a total investment of between DKK 200 billion (USD 29.8bn/EUR 26.8bn) and DKK 300 billion to realise such plans and that the vast majority of the funds would have to come from the private sector.
The Danish government is the first financial contributor to the idea, with a total of DKK 65 million set aside for preliminary studies of the energy island concept, as well as the development of storage and electricity conversion technologies that could be deployed far away from the coast.
The studies will have to demonstrate the feasibility of setting up one or more islands and provide financial calculations before the final decision on them can be made, according to the press statement.
Location scouting will be the first step and the climate and energy ministry intends to conduct the search in the areas in the Kattegat, the Baltic and the North Sea. The ministry said that, apart from launching in-depth technical studies, it would initiate talks with other relevant North Sea countries.
The overall purpose of the project is to ensure that wind power can be used for industries such as shipping, aircraft or transportation. Energy islands can connect and distribute offshore wind power between the North Sea countries, house storage facilities, electrolysis systems and other technologies. They can also contribute to making room for more offshore wind farms to benefit both the Danish and the European energy system and reduce the need for investments in transmission cables and grid reinforcements on land, the climate and energy ministry noted.
(DKK 1.0 = USD 0.15/EUR 0.13)
Enertiva to install 3.55 MWp of solar panels at Honduran shopping centres
Albania invites bids for construction of 140 MW solar park
Vestas sets target for zero-waste wind turbines by 2040
NorSea Wind appoints Terje Borkenhagen as CEO
MHI Vestas picks shipment harbour for Arcadis Ost 1 wind project off Germany
Vestas pursues carbon-neutrality by 2030
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EVIDENT | Evidence Informed Decision-making in Health & Nutrition
FIRST EVIDENT YOUNG SCIENTIST AWARD
During the 7thAfrican Nutrition Epidemiology Conference (ANEC) in Morocco, 9-14th October 2016, the EVIDENT collaboration is proud to announce their 1st Young Scientist Award.
The aim of this award is to recognize the potential of young scientists in demonstrating how their research could advance decision-making for nutrition in their country.
With this initiative we would like to encourage outstanding young researchers from low- and middle-income countries from all fields of nutrition to advocate for the use of research in evidence-informed decision-making.
More details can be found at: https://anec7.wordpress.com/2016/06/07/evident-young-scientist-award-2016/.
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Another D3s with 70-200 VR II hands on review with sample shots.
Nikon Australia is pleased to announce the Nikon Ambassador Program.
Windows 7 users still waiting for Capture NX2 fix (source). View NX update for Snow Leopard is also not yet available (source).
Lee Filters set to launch a holder for the Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8 lens.
Funny: Google translates "Leica X1" as "Nikon X1"
MELVILLE, N.Y. (Nov. 10, 2009) �Nikon Inc. today announced the launch of a new integrated marketing campaign that includes the first ever �Nikon Festival� to celebrate, inspire and harness the current popularity of content creation shared through social media.
As a progressive social media innovator and D-SLR market leader, Nikon is challenging budding filmmakers to upload 140 second short-form video with the theme �A Day through Your Lens� to�www.NikonFestival.com and follow @nikonfestival on Twitter for a chance to win up to $100,000 and Nikon equipment to pursue and chronicle their dreams.
Nikon advertising star, Ashton Kutcher, will contribute to the Nikon Festival by sharing his personally shot video taken with the D5000, which captures his recent visit to Africa. The Festival will be supported by a national TV broadcast and online advertising campaign and will run through the end of the year. The Festival video submission period begins November 10 and will be open for entries for a six-week period.
Nikon has also enlisted influencers from TV, photography and social media to serve as official Festival judges. Each will also share personal videos shot with a Nikon D-SLR camera, including actor/writer Rainn Wilson, Internet personality Justine Ezarik (iJustine), and visionary photographer Chase Jarvis. The Nikon Festival entries will be judged in December and winners will be announced in January.
Upload �A Day through Your Lens� Video As guided by the video submissions of Ashton Kutcher and Festival judges, entrants are challenged to create videos in 140 seconds or less, capturing the essence of a day in their life, whether funny, profound or inspirational. As videos are uploaded, they can be automatically shared with entrants� social networks, including Twitter and Facebook, allowing instantaneous campaigning for views and votes. Although entrants are not required to use a specific camera, judges will be providing direction to meet the criteria of image quality, originality and ability to capture a day through their lens in 140 seconds.
Change Your Life in 140 Seconds or Less Festival entrants will have the opportunity to win one of two awards: an audience award and a judges� award. The winning video selected by the Festival judges will be awarded $100,000 and Nikon equipment to pursue and chronicle their dreams. Additionally, the video getting the highest average rating and most audience views will be awarded the $25,000 Audience Award and Nikon equipment. Entrants of the Festival, found at�www.NikonFestival.com, are encouraged to use social media platforms, including Twitter and Facebook, to share submissions and gain views and votes. Terms and conditions can be found at�www.NikonFestival.com.
For more information on the Nikon Festival and other information on products from Nikon, please visithttp://www.nikonusa.com. Follow the Festival on Twitter at the address: @nikonfestival.


A beautiful strand of beads with tip cover that will keep your beautiful stitches on the needles. Now you can protect your stitches and your project bag from unnecessary holes. If you ever picked up a project to find unraveled stitches your know how horrifying that can be.


Spacious open concept Great Room with fabulous Kitchen and extra large island. Extended covered porch. Finished Basement.
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1400 square feet • Optional Finished Basement Upgrade Lot Size: 53'4 Sq.Ft.
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