Luc Besson (French pronunciation: [lyk bɛsɔ̃]; born 18 March 1959) is a French film director, screenwriter, and producer. He directed or produced the films Subway (1985), The Big Blue (1988), and Nikita (1990), all using a distinctive style dubbed Cinéma du look by critics. Besson has been nominated for a César Award for Best Director and Best Picture for his films Léon: The Professional and The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc. He won Best Director and Best French Director for his sci-fi action film The Fifth Element (1997). He wrote and directed the 2014 sci-fi thriller film Lucy.
In 1980, he founded his own production company, called Les Films du Loup, and later Les Films du Dauphin. This was superseded in 2000 by his co-founding EuropaCorp film company with his longtime collaborator, Pierre-Ange Le Pogam. As writer, director, and/or producer, Besson has so far been involved in the creation of more than 50 films.
Besson was born in Paris, to parents who both worked as Club Med scuba-diving instructors. Influenced by this milieu, as a child Besson planned to become a marine biologist. He spent much of his youth traveling with his parents to tourist resorts in Italy, Yugoslavia, and the Kingdom of Greece. The family returned to France when Besson was 10. His parents promptly divorced and each remarried.
"Here there is two families, and I am the only bad souvenir of something that doesn't work," he said in the International Herald Tribune. "And if I disappear, then everything is perfect. The rage to exist comes from here. I have to do something! Otherwise I am going to die."
At the age of 17, Besson had a diving accident that left him unable to dive.
"I was 17 and I wondered what I was going to do. ... So I took a piece of paper and on the left I put everything I could do, or had skills for, and all the things I couldn't do. The first line was shorter and I could see that I loved writing, I loved images, I was taking a lot of pictures. So I thought maybe movies would be good. But I thought that to really know I should go to a set. And a friend of mine knew a guy whose brother was a third assistant on a short film. It's true," he said in a 2000 interview with The Guardian.
"So, I said: 'OK, let's go on the set.' So I went on the set...The day after I went back to see my mum and told her that I was going to make films and stop school and 'bye. And I did it! Very soon after I made a short film and it was very, very bad. I wanted to prove that I could do something, so I made a short film. That was in fact my main concern, to be able to show that I could do one."
Out of boredom, Besson started writing stories, including the background to what he later developed as The Fifth Element (1997), one of his most popular movies. The film is inspired by the French comic books which Besson read as a teenager. He reportedly worked on the first drafts of Le Grand Bleu while still in his teens. Besson directed and co-wrote the screenplay of this science fiction thriller with the screenwriter, Robert Mark Kamen.
At 18, Besson returned to his birthplace of Paris. There he took odd jobs in film to get a feel for the industry. He worked as an assistant to directors including Claude Faraldo and Patrick Grandperret. Besson directed three short films, a commissioned documentary, and several commercials.
After this, he moved to the United States for three years, but returned to Paris, where he formed his own production company. He first named it Les Films du Loup, but changed it to Les Films du Dauphin. In the early 1980s, Besson met Éric Serra and asked him to compose the score for his first short film, L'Avant dernier. He later used Serra as a composer for other films of his.
Since the late 20th century, Besson has written and produced numerous action movies, including the Taxi (1998–2007) and The Transporter (2002–2008) series, and the Jet Li films Kiss of the Dragon and Unleashed/Danny the Dog. His English-language films Taken, Taken 2 and Taken 3, all starring Liam Neeson, have been major successes, with Taken 2 becoming the largest-grossing export French film. Besson produced the promotional movie for the Paris bid for the 2012 Summer Olympics.
Besson won Best Director and Best French Director for his film The Fifth Element (1997). he was nominated for Best Director and Best Picture César Awards for his films Léon: The Professional (1994) and The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999).
French actor Jean Reno has appeared in several films by Besson, including Le dernier combat (1985), Subway, The Big Blue (1988), Nikita (1990), and Léon: The Professional (1994).
Critics cite Besson as a pivotal figure in the Cinéma du look movement, a specific, highly visual style produced from the 1980s into the early 1990s. Subway (1985), The Big Blue (1988) and Nikita (1990) are all considered to be of this stylistic school. The term was coined by critic Raphaël Bassan in a 1989 essay in La Revue du Cinema n° 449. A partisan of the experimental cinema and friend of the New Wave ("nouvelle vague") directors, Bassan grouped Besson with Jean-Jacques Beineix and Leos Carax as three directors who shared the style of "le look." These directors were later described critically as favoring style over substance, and spectacle over narrative.
Besson, along with most of the filmmakers so categorized, was uncomfortable with the label, particularly in light of the achievements of their forebears: France's New Wave. "Jean-Luc Godard and François Truffaut were rebelling against existing cultural values and used cinema as a means of expression simply because it was the most avant-garde medium at the time," said Besson in a 1985 interview in The New York Times. "Today, the revolution is occurring entirely within the industry and is led by people who want to change the look of movies by making them better, more convincing and pleasurable to watch.
"Because it's becoming increasingly difficult to break into this field, we have developed a psychological armor and are ready to do anything in order to work", he added in this same interview. "I think our ardor alone is going to shake the pillars of the moviemaking establishment."
Besson directed a biopic of Aung San Suu Kyi called The Lady (original title Dans la Lumiere), which was released in the fall of 2011. He also worked on Lockout, which was released in April 2012.
Many of Besson's films have achieved popular, if not critical, success. One such release was Le Grand Bleu.
"When the film had its premiere on opening night at the 1988 Cannes Film Festival, it was mercilessly drubbed, but no matter; it was a smash," observed the International Herald Tribune in a 2007 profile of Besson. "Embraced by young people who kept returning to see it again, the movie sold 10 million tickets and quickly became what the French call a 'film générationnel,' a defining moment in the culture."
Besson created the Arthur series, which comprises Arthur and the Minimoys, Arthur and the Forbidden City, Arthur and the Vengeance of Maltazard and Arthur and the War of the Two Worlds. He directed Arthur and the Invisibles, an adaptation of the first two books of the collection. A film with live action and animation, it was released in the UK and the US and starred Freddie Highmore, Madonna, Snoop Dogg, Mia Farrow, Robert De Niro and David Bowie.
Besson has been described as "the most Hollywood of French filmmakers." Scott Tobias wrote that his "slick, commercial" action movies were "so interchangeable—drugs, sleaze, chuckling supervillainy, and Hong Kong-style effects—that each new project probably starts with white-out on the title page."
American film critic Armond White has praised Besson, whom he ranks as one of the best film producers, for refining and revolutionizing action film. He wrote that Besson dramatizes the struggle of his characters "as a conscientious resistance to human degradation".
Besson has been married four times; first, in 1986, to actress Anne Parillaud who starred in Besson's Nikita (1990). Besson and Parillaud had a daughter, Juliette, born in 1987. The couple divorced in 1991.
Besson's second wife was actress Maïwenn Le Besco, who was 15 when they began dating in 1991. They were married in late 1992 when Le Besco was pregnant with their daughter Shanna, who was born on 3 January 1993. Le Besco later claimed that their relationship inspired Besson's film Léon (1994). Their marriage ended in 1997, when Besson became involved with actress Milla Jovovich during the filming of The Fifth Element (1997). He married the 22-year-old on 14 December 1997, at the age of 38, but they divorced in 1999.
On 28 August 2004, at the age of 45, Besson married film producer Virginie Silla. The couple has three children: Thalia, Satine, and Mao Besson.
Among Besson's awards are the Brussels International Festival of Fantasy Film Critics Prize, Fantasporto Audience Jury Award-Special Mention, Best Director, and Best Film, for Le Dernier Combat in 1983; the Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists Silver Ribbon-Best Director-Foreign Film, for La Femme Nikita, 1990; the Alexander Korda Award for Best British Film, Nil by Mouth, 1997; and the Best Director Cesar Award, for The Fifth Element, 1997.
In 2000, Besson superseded his production company by co-founding EuropaCorp with Pierre-Ange Le Pogam, with whom he had frequently worked since 1985. Le Pogam had then been Distribution Director with Gaumont. EuropaCorp has had strong growth based on several English-language films, with international distribution. It has production facilities in Paris, Normandy, and Hollywood, and is establishing distribution partnerships in Japan and China.
↑ "Luc Besson", Contemporary Authors Online, Gale, 2008.
↑ Hayward, Susan (1998). Luc Besson. Manchester: Manchester university press. p. 42. ISBN 978-0-7190-5076-3. Retrieved 6 September 2011.
1 2 "Luc Besson," International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers, Volume 2: Directors, 4th ed. St. James Press, 2000.
↑ Elley, Derek. "Pop pic auteur", Variety, 23 June 1997, v. 367 n. 8, pp. 44–45.
↑ Tremblay, Anne (21 July 1985) "France Breeds a New Crop of Auteurs", The New York Times,.
↑ Sobel, Ian (9 June 2011) "'Looper', 'Anonymous', And 'Lockout' Do The Release Date Shuffle'", Screenjunkies.com.
↑ Tobias, Scott (20 May 2007). "Le Cinéma du Blockbuster", The New York Times, Retrieved 13 March 2011.
↑ Tobias, Scott (5 May 2006). "District B13", The Onion. Retrieved 13 March 2011.
↑ White, Armond (28 January 2009). "We Need New Heroes: Taken", New York Press. Retrieved 1 February 2009.
↑ Shanna Besson. Sbs.com.au (15 August 2012). Retrieved on 20 September 2013.
↑ Kee, Chang; Stevens, Victoria (5 May 2012). Maïwenn's "Polisse". Anthem Magazine, 5 May 2012. "Text: Kee Chang Images: Victoria Stevens". Retrieved on 20 September 2013 from http://anthemmagazine.com/film-critic-maiwenns-polisse/.
↑ karenr (29 September 2005). "Besson Becomes A Father For The Fifth Time". Blog, SFGate, 29 September 2005. Retrieved from http://blog.sfgate.com/dailydish/2005/09/29/besson-becomes-a-father-for-the-fifth-time/.


REPLY: I am not one for conspiracy theories. My reporting on this subject is not even SPECULATION or a wild IMAGINATION. I was at the White House dinner and was seated at a table of ten with the heads of environmental groups. I cannot get my head around how these people think. They openly admitted that this was all about reducing population growth and how to frustrate it with wetlands to Global Warming these days. They DO NOT believe in Global Warming or CO2. They are using this to reduce the population. Ever since Thomas Malthus (1766 – 1834), the English cleric, wrote his 1798 book An Essay on the Principle of Population, he set in motion this diehard school of thought that the population would exceed the food production and society was doomed. He also never accounted for (1) cycles in population, (2) cycles in disease (plagues), and (3) improvements in technology in the production of food no less (4) cycles in nature and weather.


Defender Gary Miller made his second appearance under new manager Steven Pressley at Vale Park at the weekend as he played his part in a second consecutive clean sheet with the Blues making it an impressive eight wins from their last nine games.
Speaking about the win after the game, he said: "We've had to dig it out, but we'll take a hard-fought win like that on the road any day.
"I think we possibly got a bit anxious at times because when the other team does go down to ten men the fans expect you to steamroller them," he continued. "It's something you just have to work away at. If you keep moving the ball from side to side it comes for you in the end.
Speaking more about the difficulty of playing against ten men, he commented: "The team you're playing against come together and decide they can do it as a ten, and it does make it more difficult.
"We stayed patient and the manager and Tommy told us at half time that the goal could come in the 85th or 90th minute, it doesn't matter, as long as it comes.
"I know the fans would have loved to have seen us win by four goals or more but it doesn't always work like that. The important thing is that we did it in the end.
Having made his first appearances in the last two games since November, he said: "I always just keep myself in shape and the team spirit has kept us all going as well.
"I haven't been sulking or wasting away, or whatever, and the lads have helped me to keep going. It's a really tight group and I've just waited for my chance to come.
"It's frustrating not to be involved because all any footballer wants is to go out and play," he continued. "I was a new player here this season, so I wanted to keep going after my first start.
"I never really felt I'd done as well as I could in the early games so it's good to get back out there again and show that I can do my bit.
But would he still take up the loan option if it came his way during this window?
"It was never that I wanted to get away, all I wanted was to be playing games," he explained. "I'm not the kind of player who is happy to sit here and take money while I'm not playing.
"I completely understand that this is a business and the club wants the best from their players. I spoke to David and it was mutual between us that it could help them to get a player in if I could get away, but that's taken away once you're in the side and playing.
"You never know what will happen in football, but I'm happy playing. It's a great group and it's been brilliant with the new manager coming in.
"I've known him for a while so he's a familiar face. The whole team gets a lift when the new manager comes in, even though that was a weird situation with us doing so well at the time.
"When he played me last week he told me that he knew what I could do. He also told me to get out there and prove it to myself. It felt good and I was surprised that I lasted 83 minutes, to be honest, because it felt like it was only about 60. I did cramp up a bit, but I was delighted to get it under my belt.


Specialists of New Products Group have proven that sweet and delicious snack bars can be not only nutritious, but also useful. This year New Products Group has launched a unique product for the domestic market – EatMe fruit and nut snack bars: 'EatMe with dried papaya, ginger, nuts in yogurt', 'EatMe with raisins, apples and nuts in dark chocolate', 'EatMe with dried pineapple, carrots and nuts in yogurt'.
EatMe snack bars' usefulness was confirmed by the conclusion of the State Sanitary-Epidemiological Expertise (№ 05.03.02-04/43656) of the Ministry of Health. The Certificate of Quality attests that EatMe snack bars meet all food security criteria, and they can be eaten even by children over 3 years of age!
'Creating recipes approved for young children food by the Ministry of Health of Ukraine – is a very important step for us. After all, not every product of mass production can perfectly meet the high quality standards, thanks to which it will be recommended for the children by the country's leading doctors,' – Oksana Tsygankova, Group Brand Manager at New Products Group, says.
All snack bars are made only of natural ingredients and do not contain any artificial additives: preservatives, colorings, etc. They contain concentrated apple juice, berries, dried fruits, nuts, carrots and agar (seaweed extract).


Tower of Saviors version 3.2 Preview – B.Duck has arrived TOS!
Tower of Saviors version 3.1 『Stargazer's Call』led teh game to the breakthrough of 7 million downloads worldwide!
The calculation of download numbers has ruled out the factor of players' repeated account registration. The achievement of downloads is attributed to the endless support by Summoners. The production team will definitly continue puttiny much more efforts on the game.
To bring more suprises to Summoners, Tower of Saviors cooperates with local quality product brand, B.Duck.
What surprises do they have for Summoners?
An exclusive preview of B.Duck in-game characters. Here we go!
In the 'Duck Fever' now in Taiwan, Tower of Saviors meanwhile cooperates with B.Duck to introduce 16 new B.Duck Characters into the game.
The combination of B.Duck's cute faces and their heroic clothings will definitlely be a refreshing element for the game!
Taiwan is obsessed with the 'Duck Fever' from September to November.
The following provides a quick glimspe of B.Ducks' styles and skill previews. Get ready for it!
Behind his smile, the treasure raider has much adventurous experience surviving from firece storms and waves. His capability to master the ocean enables him to switch runestones' Attributes.
Wearing the red gown with a red tassel on hand, The Martial Masterf brings the fascination of the Cantonese Opera to the battlefield. Great Soulstones are also attracted by its oriental charm.
Holding a spear, on his head is a creat of white feathers representing glory, he is The Tribal Chief. The Tribal Chief is born to be a controller, mastering the Attributes if runestones.
Calling anicent souls to control 'five-attribute' B.Ducks!
In the new version, apart from the new B.Duck Characters and background stories, there will be special battles exclusively for B.Duck. Summoners can get B.Ducks by drawing cards or finishing the special battles.
Version 3.2 features new battle stages and music!
Tower of Saviors values the fairness of the game. All battles are open to both paid and non-paid users. The dropping rate of runestones is totally random that Summoners can enjoy the game in a fair way.
Grasp the chance to get your B.Duck!
Travellers from the far ocean heard the call from Paladins and gave them a helping hand by sacrificing their bodies.
In the adventure, thousands of warriors gathered and separated. The pure monsters holding the 'axe of warrior' eased the sorrow of dead spirits.
Spirits hang around in the forest and are always observed by someone. Paladin King of Earth has become Paladin Shooter to release the soul of determined spirits.
To protect spirits, Paladin Swordman's holylight shines over them and empower their lives.
Paladin Gladiator, inheriting the power of Paladin King of Dark, helps the determined spirits to get real freedom.
Tower of Saviors Tower of Saviors version 3.2 Preview – B.Duck has arrived TOS!


A Paradise Vacation in Wailea, Maui, Hawaii. 3378 Keha Dr. Maui Meadows, 96753.
The Hale Alana Vacation Home is a beautiful, spacious, Polynesian style home with three bedrooms and three bathrooms, two of which are master bedroom suites. This lovely vacation rental is situated on a 1/2-acre tropical estate, with a spectacular lava rock pool and waterfall. From nearly every room of the house and from the 72' deck you have totally unobstructed views of the ocean, several islands, and glorious sunsets.. You can even spot the whales during their annual visit from December to April. Hale Alana has central A/C; four color TV's, DVD and CD players, phone, a fully equipped kitchen, open dining room, sunken living room, breakfast bar, laundry room, outdoor shower and a two-car garage.
The main outdoor features are the Lava pools (unheated) and waterfalls, nestled in tropical gardens. There is of course a BBQ and hot tub on the lanai for your evening entertainment as you savor the warmth and views in this spectacular setting.
Hale Alana is a fully permitted vacation home situated in the residential neighborhood of Maui Meadows, JUST A 5-10 MINUTE DRIVE from the beaches of South Maui, which are considered by many the most beautiful in the world. With our year-round tropical climate you can easily take advantage of the many recreational activities that Maui has to offer: snorkeling, hiking, tennis, golf, bike riding, local and international culture and cuisine. You also have quick access to some of the island's best hotels, restaurants, and shopping, all in the Wailea/Kihei area.
Pools accessed at bottom of driveway. Tenant cottage situated at bottom of property per Maui County Law. Garden/Pools are solely for the use of the house guests.
Come enjoy a Hawaiian vacation at Hale Alana, "House of Awakening" and relax into the heart of the Valley Isle. Cleaning fee $350 Home accommodates 7 persons.
wonderful views. pool is awesome in afternoon heat. A/C in guest room broke, this was inconvenient but able to work around.
What an amazing rental....kitchen was super equipped with every possible appliance/cooking needs. The home is designed with two master suites, allowing for quiet time when necessary. The deck allowing for cool morning views with a cup of coffee in hand. The manager was always readily available. The location perfect for a trip to the beach, out for dinner and the grocery store. We would DEFINITLY suggest this home as a wonderful vacation rental !
This house is absolutely beautiful. It has an amazing view of the Ocean and sunsets and while it is quite close to all amenities it also retains its quiet seclusion in a neighbourhood very close to Wailea and Kihei. It has a fully stocked kitchen and 3 lovely bedrooms. It also has a huge back yard that your kids can play in and a nice private pool that is perfect for hot days as it is nice and cool. Theres a hot tub on the deck to warm up in and enjoy the breathtaking sunsets! This was our second visit and we are already planning our third. Martha is responsive and lovely to deal with! We would highly recommend!!!
Yes, we are on a roll for the 3rd year.
I love hosting this family.
the house, grounds, and management exceeded our expectations.
with all the proper appliances.
Mahalo for this great review and for sharing your 50th anniversary with us. We look forward to your visit this fall for another fun adventure...champagne awaits you.
We had a great time enjoying the views from the hot tub and look forward to returning next year.
This is a very well designed and maintained property. The property descriptions and photos were is just as lovely as advertised. It is fully stocked with all supplies, including everything you need for a day at the beach. If we ever come back to Maui, this is where we will stay.
All of the beaches of South Maui are at your doorstep.
Starting with La Perouse Bay all the way to the Kamaoles Beaches 1,2,3.
Final deposit for Hale Alana is due in check format.


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Q: Multiple screen presentation Keynote I need to realize a presentation with this approach:

I want to realize different slide for screen 1 and 2 (or one single slide that fill correctly each screen with different contents). The content or slide scrolling must be synchronized in screen 1 and 2, so if i move one slide right screen 1 and 2 have to move one slide right togheter... I have read about multiscreen support in keynote ,but all i have read seems to limit this support to 2 screen the "laptop source screen" and an external screen, it possible to make a presentation like this in keynote?

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Top Multicultural Campaigns in the U.S
Posted on May 29, 2019 at 8:53 am by admin
Multicultural advertising has taken the United States by storm with more and more companies and brands taking this route. Brands have also realized the importance of targeting more multi-dimensional target audiences. The Hispanic population has come under focus since it's growing rapidly and possesses tremendous buying power.
This altered demographic calls for adaptable strategies for marketing to these specific groups as they have been projected to have the most potential purchasing power. And just by sheer numbers they are a significant segment. Moreover, more than half of the millennial population is multicultural as well. Multicultural residents inhabit most metro areas as well.
How have some of the leading brands used this to their advantage in their campaigns?
This streaming website is a prime example of a brand that excels in catering to diverse audiences. Netflix has been vigilant in keeping up with the demands of consumer behavior and the changes in demographic trends.
One of its most popular shows has been Narcos; based on the real life story of Pablo Escobar which appeals to the Hispanic community the most. Netflix used its insights to not just target the right audience but also to establish loyalty with them, which goes a long way.
One of Nestlé's Nescafe campaign involved them building a pop up café in Miami where random pedestrians were asked if they would like to have a cup of coffee with a stranger, who happened to be Ricky Martin, the famous Latino Singer. The encounters had trending hashtag #MomentosNestle which increased sales for Nestle significantly.
The brand used the mass appeal for a representative figure of the Latino community to engage with the target audience. It also used social media as a platform for the point of intervention, which is more popular amongst both Latinos and millennials.
Coke came out with a Hispanic version of their 'Share a coke' campaign to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with "tattoo can". It was a clever integration of product design where the "Latino" peeled off the can to show a Hispanic last name underneath. It worked like a tattoo because it could be applied to the skin using the condensation from the can.
Not only was it innovative, it took initiative to celebrate the culture and the pride it takes in the family name. The ability of the brand to connect to its target audience makes it stand out.
At GoDiversity, we encourage businesses to expand their outreach to diverse markets and audiences. We are a Hispanic marketing agency based in New York. To find out more about us, visit our website.
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I found your blog from Lorie and Megs. We have babes only a few weeks apart! How fun. She's a cutie!!
I totally understand your sacrificing. Miles is allergic to ridiculous amounts of food and my diet it SO bland. I've heard they grow out of it in a few months but it is hard!! I keep telling myself it's probably a good thing that I can't have any sweets cause hopefully it will allow me to lose baby weight faster!!
FYI: I try to get out of the house every day but it is one of the most intimidating things I've ever done! My biggest fear has come true on a few occasions and I break out into a serious sweat. You are not alone!
SO fun to find your blog and read about your sweet girl. Hope you and Greg are doing great! It's definitely a new season.


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Q: learning/teaching approach to rigorous math with the goal of improving I will state this now: yes, this is a subjective question. But I feel the answers people give may benefit students.
I want to get better at doing non trivial proofs. Real analysis is standard material some students have to learn. I have, broadly speaking, two choices for a textbook: 1) something like "baby Rudin", where I may struggle for long periods of time on problems, often having little direction and no progress, or 2) something easier, where smaller theorems are developed in the book and where there are less sophisticated jumps of reasoning (demonstrated, required) in the proofs.
What are the preferences of educators/students for using one over the other? Do you have reason to believe one is more successful at actually helping students improve? How do you determine success?
My beliefs:
I tend to think the easier book may help me develop my own techniques (I could be wrong). I see more examples and I get more confidence in doing basic things. But more advanced material will probably be less accessible, so I know that at some point I will have to just deal with the sort of terseness that occurs in Rudin. Anyway, I can keep going back and forth about this.

A: If you haven't had much experience with writing proofs, I would suggest starting with something like Spivak's Calculus or, in fact, some abstract algebra, which most students find more accessible than analysis.

A: Both have their place. It depends in part on the taste of the reader. I personally would go for the "harder" text, complementing it with Wikipedia, random lecture notes, and sites like this one. It the "harder" is too hard for you, start with the "easy" one but if you are really interested you will have to tackle the "hard" one (and much, much harder stuff) pretty soon.

A: "Mathematics is no more computation than typing is literature." - John Allen Paulos
There are two things that alienate people from math: 1. mindless computation. 2. obscure proofs. While both are important, the emphasis must be on discovery, exploration, and understanding. Oliver Heavenside once said, "I don't reject my food because I don't understand digestion," when defending his use of certain mathematical ideas he didn't fully understand. Exploration is a prerequisite to proofs. To extend the analogy; How can we determine what is happening in digestion if we are unaware the stomach exists? Few things help people understand better than Geometry, Symmetry, and Patterns. Rigorous math requires motivation which for me occurs when the context and importance are apparent. I agree with your assessment that the "easier" book is better since it will likely provide more opportunity to contextualize and thereby motivate you in some direction that may be far removed from the proofs you would learn in the "more advanced" book.


One of the most loved Myphone phones are having a promo this month of June 2013 namely Myphone Android Invasion, purchase MyPhone A848i Duo and save Php2,000 for every unit bought, rush now before the promo will expire since it will only last until July 15, 2013. Anyway lets talk about MyPhone A848i Duo specification, by the term duo means double, as the previous MyPhone A848 has only single core processor and MyPhone A848i Duo has dual core, beside of that MyPhone A848i Duo is 3G capable while MyPhone A848 doesn't have a 3G connectivity, while most of the specs are the same, enough comparison and lets take some insights about this device, first lets start with MyPhone A848i Duo full specification.
Available in the Philippines nationwide.
Due to Myphone Android Invasion promo MyPhone A848i Duo is now priced for only P3,990. That's a huge savings, the picture says it all. The promo can be availed nationwide, no special requirements needed, just plain cash or card. So, what are you waiting for? Take this opportunity to avail the promo and save P2,000 cause it won't last long, promo period is only until July 15, 2013. Update: Promo has extended as of August 2013!
Mr. Malapitan, actually Myphone is not a Philippine made phone. It's made in China, same with Cherry Mobile, companies here order phones from China and they just rebrand it.
. . .di lahat ng china phones ay fake,may original din sila,tsaka ok ang performance ng myphone A848i duo ko,nagagamit ko ang LINE,WECHAT,KAKAOTALK. . .kahit walang wifi.
magkano bili nyo ngayon dito ?
may free po ba itong jealycase ??
walang free na JEALYcase.. JellyAce meron.. hahaha char char lang..
pwede po bang Cnady Crush sa phone na to po?
ung ibang smartphone kac kaht ICS hnd pwed, nagbabakasakali lang po sa mga may phone na to. pwed po ba ang candy crush???
May myphone branch po ba dito sa Cebu ng A848i duo and A888 duo dito sa SM cebu?
Php3,990 po. Meron pa kasing promo.
promo pa ba hanggang ngayon?
Where I can buy this fone?Meron pa bang available na ganitong fone?


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Human nature -
Scientists have known for some time now that human health, both mental and physical, is intrinsically linked with nature.
Majority-urban species -
As a species, we evolved in grasslands and forests; since becoming a majority-urban species, there has been an increase in the rate of mental health disorders.
Change for the better -
Even just looking at natural scenery has been shown to trigger a number of positive changes in our bodies, both psychological and physiological.
Immune system -
Coming into contact with different microbes in outdoor environments reinforces the good microbial communities in our bodies and improves our immune systems.
Outdoor therapy -
For this reason, people struggling with their mental health are often advised to head outdoors and interact with nature.
Blue spaces -
And a growing body of research suggests there is one particular environment that bests the others when it comes to health benefits: blue spaces.
Introducing "blue therapy" -
In fact, spending time in a blue space, such as by a lake or river, is becoming so popular that the practice has become known as "blue therapy."
The concept - Blue health as a concept first emerged around a decade ago when researchers at the University of Sussex asked 20,000 study participants to record their feelings at random times.
The study - The researchers collected over one million responses, and results showed that participants were by far the happiest when in blue spaces.
Further research -
More recently, researchers at the Glasgow Caledonian University found that spending time in blue spaces lowers the risk of stress, anxiety, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and premature death.
How it works -
Spending time in blue spaces can benefit us in a number of ways. Firstly, it provides a distraction from the stresses and struggles of day-to-day life.
Distraction -
For lots of people, the sensations of a blue space, such as the crunching of sand between our toes, are enough to relax our bodies and tell our minds to switch off.
Natural predisposition -
It also may be the case that we have a natural predisposition towards water, as a natural environment that benefited us as an evolving species.
According to health psychology researcher Kate Campbell, natural spaces that historically provided our species with food and safety may continue to offer a sense of comfort, even in today's world.
The sound of water -
Certain water sounds, such as the rush of river currents or the crashing of waves, have been shown to reduce stress, aid sleep, and improve memory.
"Pink noise" -
These sounds fall into the category of "pink noise." Just like white noise, pink noise has all of the sound frequencies audible to the human ear, but a lower volume at the higher frequencies.
Immersion therapy -
According to some experts, actually entering the water provides a further level of healing.
Swimming and surfing -
Some argue that immersive activities, such as swimming or surfing, give us a sense of environmental attunement, i.e. feeling connected to or actually part of our environment.
Real-life example -
This is what the non-profit trust Mountains to Sea Wellington aims to offer young Māori people at the Taputeranga Marine Reserve in New Zealand.
Snorkeling experience - In this program, the children, many of whom have never seen the ocean before, are immersed in the Island Bay Snorkel Trail and given the opportunity to engage with their marine environment.
Connected with the environment -
According to Nicole Miller, chair of Friends of the Taputeranga Marine Reserve Charitable Trust, getting in the ocean in this way gives children feelings of accomplishment, as well as a sense of connection with their environment.
Urban environments -
In an attempt to make blue therapy available to a larger number of people, experts are turning their attention to the development of blue spaces in urban environments.
The reality -
While it is true that 42% of the world's population lives within 100 km (62 miles) of the sea, obstacles such as accessibility or pollution prevent many people from actually enjoying these spaces.
Blue urban research - In 2016, a European research initiative was founded with the aim of collecting evidence of the health benefits of blue infrastructure within urban spaces.
Small changes - It was found that even small changes, such as building a path to the river or a seating area alongside it, led to significant improvements in community mood.
Results -
Local residents reported more positive emotions and higher levels of life satisfaction after these small-scale changes were made.
Caveat -
Of course, whether or not an urban blue space is beneficial will largely depend on its quality. A highly polluted canal or river full of shopping carts probably won't do the trick.
All in all -
The research into blue spaces and their benefits for our health continues to emerge. So, why not make blue therapy part of your self-care routine?
Sources: (BBC) (Lifestyle Asia) (Healing Waves)
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Trichonychini — триба мелких коротконадкрылых жуков-ощупников из подсемейства Pselaphinae (Staphylinidae).

Распространение
Встречаются повсеместно во всех зоогеографических регионах.

Описание
Мелкие коротконадкрылые жуки—ощупники (длина 1 — 6 мм). Голова от тупо треугольной до квадратной, реже поперечная; щёки иногда покрыты густым пучком из щетинок, часто с короткими и редкими щетинками; первые членики усиков редко достигают длины следующих двух вместе взятых, редко образуют коленчатое тело на стыке между первым и вторым члениками. Простернум обычно выпуклый или со срединным гребнем, никогда не вдавливается латерально, чтобы принять вздутые щеки головы при её наклоне. Надкрылья обычно с апиколатеральной замыкающей выемкой. Брюшко с небольшими паратергитами, примыкающими к видимому 4 (VII) тергиту. У самцов три вентральных склерита следуют за видимым стернитом 6 (VIII): пениальная пластинка (стернит IX) крупнее боковых склеритов (тергиты IX). Ноги с редуцированными задними коготками лапок, от шиповидных до щетинковидных. Усики 11-члениковые, длинные, булавовидные. Надкрылья укороченные, лапки трёхчлениковые (формула лапок 3-3-3).

Систематика
Около 300 родов и 4 подтрибы. Триба Trichonychini была впервые выделена в 1882 году австрийским энтомологом Эдмундом Райттером (Edmund Reitter; 1845—1920). Включена в надтрибу Euplectitae.

 триба Trichonychini Reitter, 1882
 подтриба Bibloporina Park, 1951
 Aphilia Reitter, 1882
 Apoterus Raffray, 1894
 Bartle Chandler, 2001
 Bibloporellus Jeannel, 1949
 Bibloporus Thomson, 1859
 Chaetorhopalus Raffray, 1887
 Epiplectus Raffray, 1898
 Eupinion Oke, 1928
 Kuriporus Kurbatov, 1991
 Narcissiella Jeannel, 1953
 Omobathus Raffray, 1913
 Opisthosemus Jeannel, 1952
 Praeruptifrons Chandler, 2001
 Typhlokahusia Jeannel, 1953
 подтриба Panaphantina Jeannel, 1950
 Acetalius Sharp, 1883
 Acotreba Reitter, 1882
 Adalmus Reitter, 1882
 Aloxomidus Raffray, 1903
 Aminosimus Raffray, 1898
 подрод Aminosimus (Aminosimus) Raffray, 1898
 подрод Plectasymus (Aminosimus) Jeannel, 1960
 Anotimus Dajoz, 1982
 Apheloplectus Raffray, 1913
 Ararat Chandler, 2001
 Asymoplectus Raffray, 1897
 подрод Asymoplectodes (Asymoplectus) Jeannel, 1960
 подрод Asymoplectus (Asymoplectus) Raffray, 1897
 Aulaxus Raffray, 1898
 Biblomelba Park, 1952
 Biblomimus Raffray, 1904
 Bibloplectinus Jeannel, 1949
 Bibloplectopsis Jeannel, 1962
 Bibloplectus Reitter, 1882
 подрод Bibloplectodes (Bibloplectus) Jeannel, 1949
 подрод Bibloplectus (Bibloplectus) Reitter, 1882
 Bruxner Chandler, 2001
 Calarus Raffray, 1903
 Chichester Chandler, 2001
 Cleland Chandler, 2001
 Dalma Sharp, 1874
 Dalmisus Sharp, 1886
 Dandenong Chandler, 2001
 Deroplectus Raffray, 1898
 Diarrogus Raffray, 1903
 Dungog Chandler, 2001
 Eleusomatus Raffray, 1904
 Epithematus Raffray, 1903
 Euglyptus Broun, 1893
 Eungella Chandler, 2001
 Euphiliops Jeannel, 1959
 Euplectina Raffray, 1894
 Euplectodina Raffray, 1898
 Euplectops Reitter, 1882
 Euplectopsis Raffray, 1890
 Eutyphlus LeConte, 1880
 подрод Eutyphlus (Eutyphlus) LeConte, 1880
 подрод Planityphlus (Eutyphlus) Park, 1956
 Fijiastes Park, 1952
 Forinus Kurbatov, 1991
 Gabata Raffray, 1898
 Glastus Raffray, 1898
 Gordon Chandler, 2001
 Gubarra Chandler, 2001
 Haploplectus Jeannel, 1951
 Hatchia Park & Wagner, 1962
 Humbertella Newton & Chandler, 1989
 Hypoplectus Raffray, 1913
 подрод Hypoplectinus (Hypoplectus) Jeannel, 1952
 подрод Hypoplectus (Hypoplectus) Raffray, 1913
 Joalah Chandler, 2001
 Kapalga Chandler, 2001
 Kenocoelus Broun, 1911
 Kioloa Chandler, 2001
 Kyogle Chandler, 2001
 Lioplectus Raffray, 1898
 Meliceria Raffray, 1898
 подрод Cyrtoplectus (Meliceria) Normand, 1904
 подрод Meliceria (Meliceria) Raffray, 1898
 Metaplectodes Jeannel, 1960
 Methorius Raffray, 1904
 Mexigaster Park, 1952
 Miallo Chandler, 2001
 Microplectus Raffray, 1898
 Millaa Chandler, 2001
 Mirellus Raffray, 1894
 Namssom Chandler, 2001
 Neoplectidius Jeannel, 1960
 Neothesiastes Jeannel, 1960
 Nesiotoplectus Jeannel, 1954
 Noota Chandler, 2001
 Omotimellus Jeannel, 1952
 Omotimiotes Jeannel, 1954
 Omotimus Raffray, 1904
 Pachyeuplectus Jeannel, 1954
 Panaphantus Kiesenwetter, 1858
 Paraphiliopsis Jeannel, 1959
 Paraplectus Raffray, 1898
 Patreus Broun, 1904
 Perditadens Chandler, 2001
 Periplectus Raffray, 1887
 Philiopsis Raffray, 1893
 Philoscotus Sawada, 1957
 Piptoncus Kurbatov, 1991
 Placodium Broun, 1893
 Plectiastes Jeannel, 1960
 Plectodytes Jeannel, 1956
 Plectomorphus Raffray, 1898
 Plectophloeus Reitter, 1891
 Prodalma Raffray, 1897
 Pseudactium Casey, 1908
 Pseudomotimus Jeannel, 1952
 Pseudoplectus Reitter, 1882
 Pteroplectus Raffray, 1898
 Quotidiaplectus Chandler, 2001
 Ramecia Casey, 1894
 Ramussia Kurbatov, 1991
 Rhynchoplectus Jeannel, 1959
 Sagolonus Raffray, 1898
 Sampsa Raffray, 1898
 Saxet Grigarick & Schuster, 1980
 Scabritia Chandler, 2001
 Scotoplectus Reitter, 1880
 Sealy Chandler, 2001
 Thesiastes Casey, 1894
 Thesium Casey, 1884
 Tiliactus Kurbatov, 1992
 Tooloom Chandler, 2001
 Torvicia Chandler, 2001
 Trigonoplectus Bowman, 1934
 Trimiophanes Jeannel, 1954
 Trimioplectus Brendel, 1890
 Trisignis Park & Schuster, 1955
 Vidamodes Broun, 1921
 Vidamus Raffray, 1898
 Whitea Hutton, 1904
 Whyanbeel Chandler, 2001
 Xyts Chandler, 2001
 Zelandius Raffray, 1898
 подтриба Trichonychina Reitter, 1882 (Jeannel, 1964)
 Abdiunguis Park & Wagner, 1962
 Allodalminiastes Franz, 1996
 Amauronyx Reitter, 1882
 Ambalavoa Dajoz, 1982
 Andiotes Franz, 1996
 Andiplectops Jeannel, 1962
 Ankavena Jeannel, 1954
 Anoplectus Raffray, 1897
 Apotectus Newton & Chandler, 1989
 Araucaniotes Jeannel, 1962
 Badensia Jeannel, 1954
 Barrengarry Chandler, 2001
 Bithongabel Chandler, 2001
 Bontomtes Grigarick & Schuster, 1980
 Caligrua Jeannel, 1962
 Caligruacmes Jeannel, 1963
 Chrestomera Jeannel, 1962
 Clyde Chandler, 2001
 Daliacmes Jeannel, 1962
 Dalmina Raffray, 1887
 подрод Dalmina (Dalmina) Raffray, 1887
 подрод Dalminiola (Dalmina) Jeannel, 1964
 Dalminella Jeannel, 1964
 Dalminia Newton & Chandler, 1989
 Dalminiastes Jeannel, 1962
 Dalminiomus Jeannel, 1962
 Damilinidius Jeannel, 1964
 Epullea Jeannel, 1964
 Etopias Jeannel, 1962
 Euplecterga Park & Wagner, 1962
 Fanoridius Franz, 1997
 Faronoma Raffray, 1893
 Foveoscapha Park & Wagner, 1962
 Frutillariotes Jeannel, 1962
 Imeriniella Jeannel, 1960
 Jindabyne Chandler, 2001
 Kerplectus Chandler, 2001
 Macroplectus Raffray, 1898
 Macroraffrayia Jeannel, 1955
 Meithton Chandler, 2001
 Mexiplectus Park, 1943
 Mildana Jeannel, 1964
 Morius Casey, 1894
 Namunia Reitter, 1882
 Neoraffrayia Jeannel, 1955
 Nothoplectus Jeannel, 1963
 Oropodes Casey, 1894
 Panaramecia Park, 1942
 Parapteracmes Jeannel, 1962
 Parepullea Jeannel, 1964
 Platyplectus Jeannel, 1962
 Plectostenus Lea, 1910
 Plectusodes Raffray, 1898
 Protoplectus Raffray, 1898
 Pseudeuplectus Enderlein, 1909
 Pseudocaligrua Franz, 1996
 Pteracmes Raffray, 1890
 Pteracmidius Jeannel, 1962
 Raffrayia Reitter, 1882
 Raffrayidius Jeannel, 1955
 Raffrayites Jeannel, 1955
 подрод Raffrayites (Raffrayites) Jeannel, 1955
 подрод Raffrayitidia (Raffrayites) Jeannel, 1964
 Raffrayola Jeannel, 1955
 Ranavala Raffray, 1898
 подрод Fanovana (Ranavala) Jeannel, 1960
 подрод Masoala (Ranavala) Jeannel, 1954
 подрод Ranavala (Ranavala) Raffray, 1898
 Ranavalidius Jeannel, 1959
 Ranavalodes Jeannel, 1960
 Stenoplectus Raffray, 1898
 Tetrascapha Schuster & Marsh, 1957
 Thelotia Besuchet, 1999
 Thesiectus Park, 1960
 Tiomomus Jeannel, 1962
 Trepacmes Jeannel, 1962
 Trichonyx Chaudoir, 1845
 Trimiodytes Raffray, 1897
 Tumucania Franz, 1997
 Typhloraffrayia Jeannel, 1955
 Unumgar Chandler, 2001
 Verabarolus Park, 1942
 Washpool Chandler, 2001
 Xenogyna Raffray, 1897
 Xenogynidia Jeannel, 1964
 подтриба Trimiina Bowman, 1934
 Actiastes Casey, 1897
 Actionoma Raffray, 1898
 Actium Casey, 1886
 Actizona Chandler, 1985
 Allobrox Fletcher, 1928
 Allomelba Park, 1954
 Alloplectus Broun, 1911
 Allotrimium Park, 1943
 Amudrocerus Raffray, 1894
 Aphiliops Reitter, 1884
 Armidale Chandler, 2001
 Cupila Casey, 1897
 Dalmomelba Park, 1954
 Dalmoplectus Raffray, 1890
 Dalmosanus Park, 1952
 Dalmosella Casey, 1897
 Gayundah Chandler, 2001
 Haasellia Wagner, 1984
 Hanfordia Park, 1960
 Hispanisella Park, 1976
 Latomelba Park, 1955
 Lemelba Park, 1953
 Leptophiliops Jeannel, 1952
 Limoniates Raffray, 1898
 Malleoceps Park, 1954
 Melba Casey, 1897
 подрод Asymmelba (Melba) Park, 1952
 подрод Cismelba (Melba) Park, 1960
 подрод Frontelba (Melba) Park, 1952
 подрод Melba (Melba) Casey, 1897
 подрод Rameloidea (Melba) Park, 1942
 подрод Vertelba (Melba) Park, 1942
 Melbamima Raffray, 1909
 Minibi Grigarick & Schuster, 1980
 Neactium Jeannel, 1962
 Neodalmus Raffray, 1891
 Paractium Jeannel, 1962
 Perimelba Park, 1952
 Pilactium Grigarick & Schuster, 1970
 Prophilus Raffray, 1890
 Pseudotrimium Raffray, 1898
 Quadrelba Park, 1952
 Ramelbida Park, 1942
 Sandersonella Park, 1976
 Saulcyella Reitter, 1901
 Simplona Casey, 1897
 Tomoplectus Raffray, 1898
 Trimioarcus Park, 1952
 Trimiodina Raffray, 1898
 Trimiomelba Casey, 1897
 Trimiomorphus Raffray, 1890
 Trimiopsis Reitter, 1882
 Trimiosella Raffray, 1898
 Trimiovillus Park, 1954
 Trimium Aubé 1833
 Zibus Saulcy, 1874
 Zolium Casey, 1897
 Zonaira Grigarick & Schuster, 1980

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I awoke this morning before dawn, and all was in darkness and stillness. I saw how partially and gently light reveals the presence. Initially there is no colour or form. Our senses strain to codify that in which we are immersed.
Despite our inadequacy we wrest words out of the darkness to give expression to that which remains veiled and uncertain.
We are furtive creatures, tentative and stumbling in the dark; uncertain, full of doubts and hiddenness. We do not know or admit ourselves to the mystery to which we belong, nor fully comprehend ..
The journey of our life is deep within, slowly being unveiled…as yet unknown…a new creation .. we are becoming. We behold ourselves as we really are in the flux of life.
John O'Donohue – Onbeing interview. Anam Cara means soul friend.
Dante's quote.. State Lib. Vic.
I really like today's blog. It is crisp and clear and words to take into my heart and into the day. Thanks so much.
Today's reflection reminds me how simple God is for me. No fancy words nothing too complicated for me to understand. He comes down to my level and speakes to me in a way I can understand. I love the way He does that and makes me love him all the more. I have no problem in coming close to God. He makes it so easy for me.


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Q: при отправке axios запроса на api сервер не прикрепляются куки проблема возникла на МакБуке, делаю  GET  запрос на https://social-network.samuraijs.com/api/1.0/auth/me , предварительно я вошёл под своей учёткой на этот сервер, но запрос все равно возвращает ответ, как если бы я не авторизовался, посмотрел в консоли наличие куков и оказалось, что они не идут с запросом, а вот на другом ноуте куки цепляются и ответ приходит корректный, почему на маке куки не идут с запросом не понимаю,
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        withCredentials: true,

        headers: {

                    "API-KEY": "b27fb751-498e-44a4-8886-19d91desf081"

                  }

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и вроде бы параметр wtihCredentials должен обеспечивать прикрепление куков, но они не цепляются к запросу и это только на маке такая проблема, на других компьютерах всё хорошо


Strategic bombing had its beginning during World War I when German Zeppelins began raiding London. Small attacks against England were carried out early in the war, but by October 1915, "squadron-size" raids by numerous Zeppelins had begun, always at night and in the dark of the moon.
Early in September 1916, a British fighter shot down an airship in flames, and three weeks later, two Zeppelins attempting to attack London were also destroyed. Although Zeppelin performance was gradually improved, so were British defenses, and heavy losses continued. After a disastrous raid on Aug. 5, 1918, the Germans practically discontinued Zeppelin warfare.
There were 159 Zeppelin attacks against England during WWI, resulting in the death of 557 people, primarily civilians, and damages of $7,500,000.


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Rotating flash brackets are (cumbersome) devices attached between the camera and flash, which enables the flash to always be over the camera. Since the flash is always overhead of the camera with a flash bracket, regardless of whether you're shooting horisontally or vertically, there is no sideways shadow. This is especially important if you use direct flash to some extent, or a flash modifier on your camera.
With most of my wedding photography indoors, I get by without a flash bracket. In carefully bouncing on-camera flash, I can get images such as this one below. No hard flash shadow detectable. Digital photography technology is steadily improving to the point where we now have cameras with fairly clean 1600 ISO settings, and very usable 3200 ISO. It is now ever more easy to get great results with bounce flash, and have all the light from the flash be indirect. With this, the need for me to use a flash bracket, has been greatly reduced. It is now possible for me to get vertical images like these, using on-camera flash, with no trace of sideways shadows …. because there is no light thrown directly forward from the flash itself. It is all indirect. This means there will be no noticeable flash shadow.
However, a flash bracket would still give you an advantage when you bounce flash such that all the light is indirect – and that is that the direction of your light source remainds the same between vertical and horizontal photos taken from the same position. This consistency in lighting can help.
The photo above is the Custom Brackets Pro-M rotating bracket (affiliate). Here is my review of this flash bracket.
Why use a flash bracket?
There are various makes of flash brackets with a variety of designs. With some you have to let go of the lens to flip the flash over with one hand. With other more elegant designs, you rotate the actual camera. I prefer the rotating flash brackets where the camera rotates with a deft flick of the hand holding the camera. There is a lot of variation between the different makes, that it is worth checking them out for yourself . For example, one of the other highly touted brackets by a different company, has such a clumsy design that it was near-impossible for me to use the zoom control on my lenses. So do check them out in person.
As mentioned, flash brackets are bulky and add extra weight to the camera, and these days I prefer to work without one. But they can help with the consistency of bouncing flash, and definitely do help in avoiding side-shadows when using direct on-camera flash is unavoidable.
Here is an example of what I mean by the side-ways shadow.
Now if you hold your camera horizontally, then the flash shadow will fall behind your subject, and would be less intrusive an element in the photograph.
A flash bracket isn't entirely necessary in daylight, since flash will then mostly be used as fill-flash, and the direction of the flash is of less importance than when using bounce flash indoors. Besides, there is rarely anything to bounce flash off when working outside, and the loss in flash output because of bouncing would most likely render the flash light imperceptible compared to bright daylight.
When I work indoors, I have in effect a large softbox with me wherever I go, by dint of the ability to bounce the flash behind me or to the side of me. My specific way of working with bounce flash, is most often with the black foamie thing with which I control the direction of my bounce flash. It works very well when shooting horizontally, or keep to a horizontal framing. But it can be awkward to change the position of the foam I am flagging my flash with, when I change the camera's orientation. By now I am fairly agile with it, but you really are under pressure with a can't-mess-this-up situation like the church processional at a wedding.
In this photo above, I wanted a vertical shot for this flowergirl coming down the aisle. The light on her looks fantastic in my opinion. The bounced flash appears as soft and directional light on her. Just beautiful. But if you look at the bottom left of the frame, you can see some direct flash shadow. Now, no one is likely to notice this unless closely scrutinizing the photograph for how it was lit. But for me … I know it should've looked just that touch better. The light should've been great over the entire frame.
I had fumbled the precise positioning of the black foam on my flash, and there is a small measure of direct flash to the edge of the frame. This is an example of where using a flash bracket would've made it easier to control the direction of light from my speedlight.
In the next two examples, the camera was rotated from horizontal position to a vertical position via a flash bracket. However, the direction of light remains exactly the same since the position of the speedlight, relative to the camera and subject, didn't change.
Whether a flash bracket is necessary for your specific needs or style of photography … and whether the additional bulk and weight is something you'd be able to cope with, is something you have to decide on your own. There are advantages to using one that could help you.
Just wanted to say this is a great site.
I purchased a flash bracket before I read your book and I find it cumbersome to use.
I have a few weddings coming up and I am trying to make some decisions. I am a supporter of bouncing but I think it is an acquired skill. I have all the technical information however just lacking experience. I don't know how you always manage to find something to bounce off so effectively.
Horizontal bounce I'm comfortable with but vertical I'm struggling with. Tutorial 12 there is a couple dancing (1st image) and you took a vertical shot. Did you bounce that or did the high ISO and direct flash combo make this work for you? I know you try to avoid direct flash at all costs so I expect you bounced it. Where did you bounce it? I keep forgetting that higher ISO can be a saving grace as you stated here. Perhaps I should work with that and be less concerned about brackets, etc.
Zenon, indeed, I bounced the flash into the open reception room behind me. Exactly like that. No bracket.
Neil, as a new wedding photographer (second shooter), this is such great info. I get good result with bounce flash when there is a ceiling or wall nearby. I'm sorry to be slow, but I'm a little confused. How did the light bounce back on the couple dancing if the light was sent behind you into the open room with nothing to bounce off of?
Pam … here are several links which explain it thoroughly.
Using flash whilst holding the camera in vertical position can be a nightmare equally using a bracket can be a pain. Sometimes I find it easier to keep the camera in a horizontal / landscape position and then just crop for the vertical / portrait picture. Providing you dont need to big an enlargement this works fine.
Been there. Don't do that anymore because by doing this you cut away 55% of the pixels. Essentially turning an 18 mp camera into an 8 mp camera.
I want to buy a model Digital PRO-M, but I'm afraid that it will interfere with flash trigger.
Will it interfere with hood for canon ef 50 canon ef 85?
How it will work complete with flash trigger (eg Phottix Odin), they will not interfere with each other?
I've been using the custom bracket Pro-M for a few years now and absolutely love it.
It certainly is cumbersome, however when shooting with my Q-Flash Trio I really don't like putting it on top of the cameras hotshoe because of it's size.
I would agree with you that most photography (in terms of weddings) can be accomplished very well without a flash bracket, however when inside a brides home, perhaps dimly lit when your flash is providing most of the light….I would be lost without my bracket. Those side shadows can really creep in when you don't have enough working distance from your subject to the wall behind them.
Bouncing for me requires something I do not have, faster than 2.8 lenses and a camera that gives little noise if any at 1600 ISO and above. I use a 50D so shooting horizontally then cropping is not an option and give good images so when there is nothing close to bounce from, a bracket is my only option with a modifier on my flash for consistency and keeping those nasty side shadows at bay.
I personally use my Newton brackets all the time. They are quite small and light, protect the camera and lens and are very easy to use.
Newton is an American brand, a small one. I'm Dutch (Netherlands, Europe) and got the brackets directly from Newton. His site is quite oldfashioned but he is a very helpful guy and he strives for the best results, since the 70's!
Before 2010 I tried a large Stroboframe but found that bracket too heavy, too big and downright unstable. Sold it after one wedding and got the Newtons after some research on the net.


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Western Literature Association Presidents 1966 to Present
WLA leaders who have served as presidents of the organization and have hosted the annual conference.
Audrey Goodman, 2022—Santa Fe, New Mexico
Lisa Tatonetti, 2022—Santa Fe, New Mexico
Rebecca Lush, 2020—Virtual in lieu of San Diego, California
Kerry Fine, 2020—Virtual in lieu of San Diego, California
Alex Hunt, 2019—Estes Park, Colorado
SueEllen Campbell, 2019—Estes Park, Colorado
Emily Lutenski—2018, St. Louis, Missouri
Michael K. Johnson—2018, St. Louis, Missouri
Florence Amamoto—2017, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Sue Maher—2017, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Linda Karell—2016, Big Sky, Montana
Susan Bernardin—2015, Reno, Nevada
David Fenimore—2015, Reno, Nevada
Laurie Ricou—2014, Victoria, BC, Canada
Anne Kaufman—2014, Victoria, BC, Canada
Richard Hutson—2013, Berkeley, California
Sara Spurgeon—2012, Lubbock, Texas
Nancy Cook—2011, Missoula, Montana
Bonney MacDonald, 2011 — Missoula, Montana
Gioia Woods, 2010 — Prescott, Arizona
David Cremean, 2009 — Spearfish, South Dakota
Karen Ramirez, 2008 — Boulder, Colorado
Nic Witschi, 2008 — Boulder, Colorado
Ann Putnam, 2007 — Tacoma, Washington
Tara Penry 2006 — Boise, Idaho
William Handley, 2005 — Los Angeles, California
Susan Kollin, 2004 — Big Sky, Montana
Krista Comer, 2003 Houston, Texas
Judy Nolte Temple, 2002 — Tucson, Arizona
Susan Naramore Maher, 2001 — Omaha, Nebraska
Robert Murray Davis, 2000 — Norman, Oklahoma
Michael Kowalewski, 1999 — Sacramento, California
Robert Thacker, 1998 — Banff, Alberta, Canada
Gary Scharnhorst, 1997 — Albuquerque, New Mexico
Susanne K. George Bloomfield, 1996 — Lincoln, Nebraska
Laurie Ricou, 1995 — Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Stephen Tatum, 1994 — Salt Lake City, Utah
Diane Quantic, 1993 — Wichita, Kansas
Joseph Flora, 1992 — Reno, Nevada
James Work, 1991 — Estes Park, Colorado
Lawrence Clayton, 1990 — Denton, Texas
Barbara Meldrum, 1989 — Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Glen Love, 1988 — Eugene, Oregon
Susan J. Rosowski, 1987 — Lincoln, Nebraska
Tom Pilkington[pictured in the middle, receiving award], 1986 — Durango, Colorado
Gerald Haslam, 1985 — Fort Worth, Texas
Ann Ronald, 1984 — Reno, Nevada
George Day, 1983 — St. Paul, Minnesota
Martin Bucco, 1982 — Denver, Colorado
James Maguire, 1981 — Boise, Idaho
Helen Stauffer, 1980 — St. Louis, Missouri
Bernice Slote, 1980 — University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Richard Etulain, 1979 — Albuquerque, New Mexico
Mary Washington, 1978 — Park City, Utah
Arthur Huseboe, 1977 — Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Lawrence L. Lee, 1976 — Bellingham, Washington
Maynard Fox, 1975 —Durango, Colorado
John S. Bullen, 1974 — Sonoma, California
Max Westbrook, 1973 — Austin, Texas
Thomas J. Lyon, 1972 — Jackson Hole, Wyoming
John R. Milton, 1971 — Red Cloud, Nebraska
Don D. Walker, 1970 — Sun Valley, Idaho
Morton L. Ross, 1969 — Provo, Utah
Jim L. Fife, 1968 — Colorado Springs, Colorado
Delbert Wylder, 1967 — Albuquerque, NM
C. L. Sonnichsen, 1966 — Salt Lake City, Utah. [Photo credit: El Paso Herald-Post records, Special Collections, U of TX at El Paso Library]
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How to Manage the Risks in Fragile States
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By 2015 more than 50 percent of the world's poor are projected to live in conflict-affected and fragile states, and by 2025 that proportion could rise to 82 percent. Aid donors and the UN development system want to effectively deliver results in fragile states, but these are complex and risky situations, where the potential for project failure and financial losses is significant. In this context, donors need to better manage the risks.
Risk management is hard enough because it's about trade-offs and resolving operational tensions between risks and potential benefits. But put the international community together and it gets even harder. Every part of the UN and every donor has a different system. The combination of these disparate systems does not necessarily add up to effective risk management. Why? First, harmonization is difficult to achieve because varying donor objectives, incentives, definitions, and funding mechanisms place centrifugal forces on the UN system. Second, uneven quality and relevance of risk-related information available to donors and actors inhibits a coordinated effort.
There are things the UN and donors can do to improve the way risk management is done in fragile state contexts:
Donors can first agree to adopt common definitions on risks and a common framework for risk management as a starting point.
Building from that framework, donors could then collaborate with the UN to develop a set of common minimum risk management standards to use in fragile state settings. Donors could explore limiting their own claims for compensation in case a UN development project in a fragile state should fall short of its planned objectives, if all agreed minimum standards were met and a good faith effort was made.
Donors can also revisit their guidelines for joint risk management assessments in addition to using pooled donor funds as a platform for common risk management responses.
The UN can share its own risk management processes with donors and provide quality, timely, and honest reporting on projects to donors.
The UN should also continue its own internal efforts to harmonize its language and practices across agencies without creating additional burdens to already stretched UN development practitioners in the field.
For a joint approach to work, a convergence of political choices among donors is key. Donors must determine their own strategic objectives, risk appetites, and the nature of the relationship that they seek with the UN.
These are general suggestions to address a very complex issue. We should remember that risk management is contextual and approaches will vary depending on circumstances. For a more in-depth look at these issues and suggestions on how to achieve smart risk management, download CIC's white paper by Marc Jacquand and Shelley Ranii on UN Development System Risk Management in Fragile States, which was prepared for the Utstein Group's 2014 spring meeting.
Author(s): Shelley Ranii, Ashley Skiles
Topic(s): Fragile States, Post 2015 Development, United Nations


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