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And what said God about Macedonia? Are the Macedonians mentioned?
Is there the name Macedonia in the Bible?
Is there any Macedonians in the Holy Scriptures?
Are the Macedonian churches mentioned in the Bible?
Is all this true? Is this written in your Bible?
And who wrote it? When and for whom? Whose is she desire and at whose will?
It is only once written somewhere in the Bible, accidental, irrelevant and unnecessary, as the mistake?
Not once, but almost thirty times is written; it is not irrelevant and unnecessary, but with particular significance and is not subsequently added, but it is in the biblical text always and until to today ‒ Ther is in the oldest and in the latest Bibles, and the same in the oldest and in the most modern languages.
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Muscat, Oman, October 10, 2014. Photo: DigitalGlobe.
In order to maintain its reputation as a go-to source for detailed satellite imagery, DigitalGlobe is adapting its business structure to make it easier for other companies to leverage its data. According to Kevin Lausten, director of geospatial big data at DigitalGlobe, such efforts have allowed the company to pursue opportunities in new market sectors, diversify its revenue streams, and also push for the democratization of Big Data.
During the 33rd National Space Symposium, DigitalGlobe CEO Jeffrey Tarr noted that the company is transforming itself from a satellite operator to a wider "information business" — or in other words, finding new applications for its massive cache of data. GBDX, the company's geospatial big data analytics platform, is core to that transition, according to Lausten.
Kevin Lausten, DigitalGlobe's director of geospatial big data. Photo: DigitalGlobe.
GBDX has enabled DigitalGlobe to forge new, profitable partnerships with companies looking to create solutions across a range of sectors. For example, Orbital Insight pairs its analytics with the GBDX archive to predict sales performance trends by tracking cars in retail parking lots around North America. "Is Target going to be delivering above expectations for their financial performance on a quarter-over-quarter basis? If Orbital Insight can predict those trends before earnings announcements are made, that's interesting to the financial industry," Lausten said.
The key, he said, is that this is a solution that companies in the financial industry would not have considered on their own. "The financial services industry would not traditionally be in a position where they would either build that type of application themselves or come to DigitalGlobe and buy large volumes of satellite imagery because that's not their core competency. They don't know how to interpret the imagery," he said. Orbital Insight, and DigitalGlobe by extension, are thus able to unlock hidden value by solving a problem financial companies may not even have known existed.
But due to limitations of cost and access, it wasn't always so easy for companies to build applications based on DigitalGlobe's data — which ran counter to Tarr's vision of data democratization. So according to Lausten, DigitalGlobe has tweaked both its technical operations and its business model to accommodate a wider breadth of potential customers.
DigitalGlobe has turned to the cloud to simplify this process, and is currently uploading every image it has ever collected to Amazon Web Services. "Twelve months from now we are going to have the entire DigitalGlobe archive on Amazon Web Services so that anybody can come in, grab the images they want and compute against them. That starts to unlock new use cases and enables a lot of companies to grow by making this data much more accessible," Lausten said.
On the business side, DigitalGlobe has also worked to make accessing its data more affordable for all of its customers. In addition to its traditional perpetual ownership model, DigitalGlobe has now incorporated a rental approach as well. "By renting access we can offer a much more compelling price point and business model around access to the system itself," Lausten said. Five years ago, if Orbital Insight had tried to replicate its current applications through GBDX, Lausten said the cost would have been "an order of magnitude more than the company was worth at the time." Now, since the price is commensurate with how much data customers use and how long they access it for, the platform is more cost competitive for companies such as Orbital Insight that want to test new ideas and launch new products.
Alongside these changes to its business strategy, DigitalGlobe is experimenting with new ways to turn its data into value, including working with Facebook's facial recognition technology to track remote population centers and partnering with Australia's Public Service Mapping Agency (PSMA) to map the country's residential areas for the insurance market. Eventually, Lausten said the company hopes to expand its number of users from dozens to thousands, and continue stretching its reach into new verticals along the way.


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Promotion and incentive travel ideas - Top 10 ultimate travel bucket list
We all know spending your money on experiences rather than things will make you happier. Travelling has soared in popularity with more people than ever taking 'gap years' to experience the world to capture and create memories. Just take a look at social media apps like Instagram and Snapchat, filled with stunning images of destinations most people could only dream of. More and more, we're being asked to source holidays that are out of the ordinary, off the beaten track, or a once-in-a-lifetime trip. Here is a list of our top 10 most desirable bucket list experiences, perfect for your next travel incentive or prize promotion.
Stay in a famous water villa of the Maldives
We've all seen the infamous images of these beautiful bungalows and it may feel like they're way out of our price range. But truthfully, they're actually more affordable than you think with many 3* or 4* options popping up all the time. Experience your own private villa with direct access to crystal clear ocean, Jacuzzis, glass viewing floors and private pools. There's over 5,000 of these water villas in the world but around two-thirds reside in the Maldives, scattered around more than 80 islands.
Take the Great American Road Trip
America is big. Really big. In fact, it's roughly 40 times the size of the UK! With so many states to visit, its hard to pin down the ultimate road trip. But that's the beauty of this bucket list experience - the USA is your oyster. Whether you want to drive all the way through the Grand Canyon or delve into the deep south of Texas, take some time out of your busy schedule to rent a car and see where the road takes you. With stunning landscapes and a different world each time you cross a state border, it's easy to see why so many people have this on their list.
Tour the temples of Kyoto
A world of temples awaits with over 1,600 to discover in Kyoto alone. Of course it's not possible to visit all of them in a single trip, but you can give it a good go! From Kinkaku-ji rising above a reflecting pond, to Nanzen-ji surrounded by lush green mountains, each one has sacred architecture and religious monuments that creates a space of peace and tranquillity. Many travel companies offer specific itineraries based on the most popular (and most beautiful) temples and shrines, ranging from a one day excursion to a whole week.
Swim with wild dolphins in The Azores
The Azores, the very idea of it transports you to a secluded island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Relatively unknown, it's Mother Nature's playground, with world class water sports and picturesque landscapes filled with caverns and crystal clear lakes. Whilst there are many things to do here, one of the most magical experiences has to be swimming with wild dolphins. There a few places in the world where you can do this unforgettable adventure, with the Azores being only one of a handful that offers the experience responsibly and it's only 4 hours from London. Discover this incredible and unseen world like never before.
Get up close and personal with the 'Big Five'
Masai Mara, two words that instantly scream bucket list destination! With the famous 'Big Five' residing here, a safari is a truly incredible way to see these magnificent creates in their natural habitat. Throughout Kenya, there are hundreds of camps offering daily game drives with expert rangers ready to take you to the heart of the national park. You can even take specialised photography lessons, or volunteer looking after some of the world's most endangered species.
Be captivated by the Cultural Triangle in Sri Lanka
Another destination that's becoming increasingly popular, Sri Lanka is still relatively untouched for now. It's famous for the Cultural Triangle, a treasure trove of royal cities, temples and monuments, named after the island's three capitals - Anuradhapura to the north, Polonaruwa to the east and Kandy to the south-west. Inside the triangle, there are other places of interest; Mihintale, Ritigala and Dambulla. Along the way, explore ancient kingdoms that date back as far as 2,000 years, and the sacred Bodhi Tree where locals perform spiritual rituals and offerings.
Walk the Great Wall of China
Stretching approximately 13,000 miles from East to West China, the Great Wall is one of the most unmissable experiences in the world. Whether you choose to do a full trek along the entire length or just a small section of the wall, its endless beauty will leave you speechless for days. It's a symbol of China's strength and power, towering at 46 feet in some places. And with many operators offering exclusive itineraries depending on your level of fitness, it's definitely a place to visit in your lifetime.
Trek Machu Picchu
The most famous and popular Inca ruin in the world, Machu Picchu is a favourite for backpackers across the globe. Combining jaw-dropping scenery, ancient ruins, lush green jungle and clouds that go on for days, it's the world's most famous yet shortest trek. In recent years, they've had to put a cap on how many trekkers can visit at once due to the erosion of the pathways, which only adds to the experience. The feeling of seclusion in paradise is not an experience you want to miss. We know there's always rumours going around that they're going to close it, but as it stands it's still open for business!
Cruise around the Phi Phi Islands
Looking beyond its well-deserved reputation as a party island, Ko Phi Phi also offers an unmissable experience to cruise around the six small islands and even lounge on the white sands of Maya Bay as seen in the film 'The Beach'. Organise your own boat hire, and head down there early in the morning to fully appreciate the attraction. Famous for its limestone cliffs rising out of the emerald green waters, and its many coral reefs which offer great diving and snorkelling, it's utterly dazzling.
See the Northern Lights
One of my favourite ways to observe this natural sensation is to stay overnight in an igloo under the stars. However, many countries such as Iceland, Finland and Canada offer their own take on the experience. From Jeep safaris to snow treks and even a night time cruise, you're always able to find a way to hunt the sometimes elusive Aurora Borealis. It often tops people's must-do travel experiences, as interest has surged in the past few years fuelled by fellow travellers' tales of extraordinary displays. With a shimmering sky of vivid green and rich purple, fall in love with the Northern Lights.
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Paul Heyman on why he was fired from Executive Director role
By Harrison
Paul Heyman worked as the Executive Director of Monday Night RAW. He wanted to push the newer generation of Superstars, but Vince McMahon was not interested.
Heyman brought in Superstars who were not getting much focus on the main roster and gave them pushes. However, Heyman was ultimately fired from his role.
While speaking to Ariel Helwani of ESPN, Paul Heyman provided an explanation as to how he was released from his position. He served "at the pleasure of" Vince McMahon and then suddenly McMahon decided Heyman no longer served any purpose in that role.
I served at the pleasure of the Chairman Vince McMahon and there came a day I was no longer at the pleasure of the Chairman Vince McMahon. When I took the role of Executive Director, I made an agreement with Vince McMahon, I want this job as long as every morning Vince McMahon woke up, he said thank God or whatever deity he subscribes to Paul Heyman is looking after the store on Raw. And the day that Vince McMahon didn't wake up and feel that way, I didn't want the job anymore."
"Apparently on that day on that given time and given moment, Vince didn't wake up that morning thanking whatever deity he subscribes to that Paul Heyman was in charge of Raw. We left with a smile, a handshake, and a hug. Absolutely no harsh feelings and actually better feelings about each other because of the way that it ended because it's ended miserably before."
Since then, Heyman has been involved in his role as the manager for Roman Reigns, which has certainly seen great results so far.
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Email signatures are a useful addition to your business and personal email. They give you an opportunity to brand your communication and provide the recipient with information on how to get back to you.
In the past, email signatures were limited to one line. They were set off from the rest of an email by a signature delimiter, which was often two dashes and a space followed by the sender's basic information — such as name, title, and company. Those early email signatures contained only the minimum amount of information necessary to identify you as the sender.
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Enable the Snap to Grid (View > Snap to Grid). For the following step you will need a grid every 1px. So, go to Edit > Preferences > Guides & Grid and enter 1 in the Gridline every box. Pick the Rectangle Tool(M), create a 144 by 20px shape, fill it with R=88 G=88 B=88 and place it as shown in the first image. Return to "gridline every 5px". So, go to Edit > Preferences > Guides & Grid and enter 5 in the Gridline every box.
Reselect your grey rectangle, grab the Add Anchor Point Tool(+) and add four new anchor points as shown in the second image. The Snap to Grid will ease your work. Switch to the Direct Selection Tool(A), select those four, new anchor points and drag them 5px up. Reselect your grey shape and go to Effect > Stylize > Rounded Corners. Enter a 2px radius and click OK.
Reselect the grey shape created in the previous step and go to Object > Transform > Reflect. Check the Horizontal button and click on the Copy button. This will create a horizontally, flipped copy. Select it and drag it down as shown in the second image. Reselect both grey shapes and go to Object > Expand Appearance.
Disable the Snap to Grid (View > Snap to Grid). Select the left, red shape along with the top grey shape and make a copy in back (Control + C > Control + B). Select the copy of the grey shape and move it 1px up. Reselect both copies created in this step and click on the Intersect button from the Pathfinder panel. Fill the resulting shape with black, lower its opacity to 30% and change the blending mode to Soft Light.
Select the left, red shape along with the top grey shape and make a copy in back (Control + C > Control + B). Select the copy of the grey shape and move it 2px up. Reselect both copies created in this step and click on the Intersect button from the Pathfinder panel. Fill the resulting shape with black, lower its opacity to 30% and change the blending mode to Soft Light.
Select the left, red shape along with the top grey shape and make a copy in back (Control + C > Control + B). Select the copy of the grey shape and move it 1px down. Reselect both copies created in this step and click on the Intersect button from the Pathfinder panel. Fill the resulting shape with black, lower its opacity to 30% and change the blending mode to Soft Light.
Select the left, red shape along with the top grey shape and make a copy in back (Control + C > Control + B). Select the copy of the grey shape and move it 2px down. Reselect both copies created in this step and click on the Intersect button from the Pathfinder panel. Fill the resulting shape with black, lower its opacity to 30% and change the blending mode to Soft Light.
Move to the bottom grey shape and repeat the techniques used in the last four steps.
Reselect all the shapes created in the last five steps and group them (Control + G). Move to the Layers panel and drag this new group inside the left dynamite group, right above the red shape.
Focus on the rest of the red shapes and repeat the techniques mentioned in the last six steps. It will take a while.
Reselect the top grey shape and go to Object > Path > Offset Path. Enter a -1px Offset and click OK. Select the resulting shape and make a copy in front (Control + C > Control + F). Select this copy and move it 1px down. Reselect the two shapes created in this step and click on the Minus Front button from the Pathfinder panel. Fill the resulting shape with white and change its blending mode to Overlay.
Reselect the top, grey shape and replace the flat color used for the fill with the complex, linear gradient shown in the following image. The white numbers from the gradient image stand for location percentage.
Move to the bottom, grey shape and repeat the techniques mentioned in the last two steps.
Reselect the left, red shape and replace the flat color used for the fill with the linear gradient shown in the following image.
Reselect the shape edited in the previous step, make a copy in front (Control + C > Control + F) and bring it in the top of the group (Shift + Control + ] ). Select it and fill it with the left linear gradient shown in the following image. The yellow zero from the gradient image stands for opacity percentage. Make sure that this new shape stays selected and focus on the Appearance panel.
First, select the existing fill, lower its opacity to 50% and change the blending mode to Overlay. Keep focusing on the Appearance panel and a second fill for your shape using the Add New Fill button. Select this new fill from the Appearance panel, lower its opacity to 50%, change the blending mode to Overlay and use the right linear gradient shown below.
Reselect the right, red shape and replace the flat color used for the fill with the linear gradient shown in the following image.
Reselect the shape edited in the previous step, make a copy in front (Control + C > Control + F) and bring it to front (Shift + Control + ] ). Select it and add the same properties used for the copy created in step 42. You can easily copy the properties from one shape to another. Here is how you can easily do it.
Go to the Layers panel, focus on the right side and you'll notice that every shape comes with a little grey circle. It's called a target icon. Hold alt, click on the target icon that stands for the copy created in step 42 and drag onto the circle that stands for this new copy created in the beginning of this step.
Reselect the middle right, red shape and replace the flat color used for the fill with the linear gradient shown in the following image.
Reselect the shape edited in the previous step, make a copy in front (Control + C > Control + F) and bring it to front (Shift + Control + ] ). Select it and add the same properties used for the shape created in step 42.
Reselect the middle left, red shape and replace the flat color used for the fill with the linear gradient shown in the following image.
Pick the Brush Tool(B) and draw the set of paths shown in the following image. Fill them with none but add a 3pt stroke and set its color at R=35 G=31 B=32. Make sure that these new paths are selected, focus on the Appearance panel and add a second stroke using the Add New Stroke button. Make it 1pt wide and set its color at R=88 G=88 B=88. Group these paths (Control + G) and send the group to back (Shift + Control + [ ).
Enable the Snap to Grid (View > Snap to Grid). Pick the Rectangle Tool(M), create a 10px square, place it as shown in the following image and go to Effect > Stylize > Rounded Corners. Enter a 2px radius, click OK and go to Effect > Warp > Arc Lower. Enter the data shown below, click OK and go to Effect > Warp > Arc Upper. Again, enter the data shown below, click OK and go to Object > Expand Appearance.
Reselect the shape created in the previous step and fill it with the linear gradient shown in the following image.
Disable the Snap to Grid (View > Snap to Grid). Reselect the shape edited in the previous step and make two copies in front (Control + C > Control + F > Control + F). Select the top copy and move it 1px up. Reselect both copies and click on the Minus Front button from the Pathfinder panel. Fill the resulting shape with R=50 G=50 B=50.
Reselect the shape created in step 51 and make two copies in front (Control + C > Control + F > Control + F). Select the top copy and move it 1px down. Reselect both copies and click on the Minus Front button from the Pathfinder panel. Fill the resulting shape with R=88 G=88 B=88 and change its blending mode to Overlay.
Reselect the shape created in step 51 and go to Object > Path > Offset Path. Enter a -1px Offset and click OK. Select the resulting shape, make a copy in front (Control + C > Control + F) and move it 1px down. Reselect both shapes created in this step and click on the Minus Front button from the Pathfinder panel. Fill the resulting shape with R=205 G=205 B=205 and change its blending mode to Overlay.
Pick the Ellipse Tool(L), create a 4px circle and place it as shown in the first image. Fill it with R=88 G=88 B=88 change its blending mode to Multiply and make two copies in front (Control + C > Control + F > Control + F). Select the top copy and move it 1px down. Reselect both copies and click on the Minus Front button from the Pathfinder panel.
Reselect the 4px circle and make two new copies in front (Control + C > Control + F > Control + F). Select the bottom copy and move it 1px down. Reselect both copies and click on the Minus Front button from the Pathfinder panel. Fill the resulting shape with R=205 G=205 B=205 and change its blending mode to Overlay.
Enable the Snap to Grid (View > Snap to Grid). Pick the Ellipse Tool(L), create four, 60 by 10px shapes and place them as shown in the first image. Fill them with black and lower their opacity to 10%. Select all these shapes and click on the Unite button from the Pathfinder panel. Send the resulting shape to back (Shift + Control + [ ).
Reselect the shape created in the previous step and go to Object > Path > Offset Path. Enter a -1px Offset and click OK. Select the resulting shape and increase its opacity to 20%. Reselect the shape created in the previous step and make a copy in back (Control + C > Control + B). Select it, increase its opacity to 40% and go to Effect > Blur > Gaussian Blur. Enter a 5px radius, click OK and you're done.
Once again, here is how your final result should look.
We hope that you enjoyed this new Adobe Illustrator tutorial, and that it taught you a few new techniques or tricks for sorting out your own illustrations. Leave us your thoughts or questions in the comment section.


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During his visit to Power 106's #LIFTOFF show, Chris Brown put his freestyle skills to the test for the "Open Bar" series using four bars and four topics. Over Migos' "Fight Night," Breezy rapped about thots, drunk texting, girls looking through your phone, and L.A. women.
Big Sean also stopped by the show and laid down some hot bars over Drake's "0 to 100." His topics included Floyd Mayweather, L.A. girls, Nicki Minaj's ass ("You know I was the first one to have her bend it over in a video"), and crazy chicks, but he stopped short on the last topic.
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Sean has collaborated with Chris on a new song for his upcoming album, due later this year or in early 2015. They previously scored a hit with 2011's "My Last."
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Your Morocco Reading List: 14 Books Guaranteed to Entertain, Instruct and Delight
by Lucas M Peters | Atlas Mountains, Marrakesh, Morocco Articles, Morocco Books, Tangier
Over the past few years, people have often asked me what sort of books they should read about Morocco. That's a tough question as there are quite a few really great books about this little kingdom nestled on the northwest corner of Africa. Still, I have my favorites. What follows has been born from an email exchange with a JBT client (and fellow University of Washington alum!). It is a list of what I believe to be the Best Books about Morocco. These are my favorite by Moroccans and non-Moroccans alike. Any one of these will help you to pull back the curtain, dive straight into the souks, into the mountains and desert, and understand even more about Morocco before your plane touches down. (more…)
Destination Morocco: A Journey for Every Type of Traveler
by Lucas M Peters | Atlas Mountains, Fez, Marrakesh, Monuments & Sites, Morocco Articles, Morocco Food, Sahara Desert
For many travelers the question isn't if you'll be traveling or when you'll be traveling. It's a matter of where you'll be traveling. Where do you want to go on your dream vacation? Where should you spend your beach getaway to relax after a hectic month at the office? Where will you be taking that once-in-a-lifetime family trip? If you're reading this, you probably already know where you're going: Destination Morocco!
Journey Beyond Travel's Morocco Gift Guide
by Lucas M Peters | Asilah, Atlas Mountains, Fez, Health and Beauty, Marrakesh, Morocco Articles, Morocco Food
The souks of Morocco are chalk full of the perfect gifts for your special someones. Whether you're looking for something small for a stocking stuffer or something a bit larger to toss into Santa's sleigh, the likelihood of you making a big holiday splash with unique, often handmade gifts is assured. (more…)
How to Enjoy Morocco's Mountains Even If You're Not A Hiker
by Laïla Ouazzani-Touhami | Atlas Mountains, Morocco Articles
Morocco has been lucky enough to be blessed with a variety of different landscapes, including some wonderful mountain ranges. From the Rif to the High Atlas, you can enjoy various activities and take in some picturesque scenery, even if mountain hiking isn't your thing. Though be ready to strap on your most comfy shoes, because there will be a lot of walking! (more…)
10 of Morocco's Best Off the Beaten Path Villages
by Maria Inês Pinto | Atlas Mountains, Essaouira, Morocco Articles
If you're planning your first trip to Morocco, chances are you'll be tempted to visit the country's best known sites: the busy souks of Marrakech, the historic mosques of Fez, the infinite sea of golden dunes in the Sahara Desert, the windy coastline in Essaouira, or the dramatic mountain landscapes of the High Atlas. While these will all be worthwhile destinations during your trip in Morocco, don't forget to include Moroccan villages! There's a case to be made for wandering off the beaten path and exploring some of the country's lesser visited towns and villages. It's here that you'll get to taste a slice of real Morocco, away from the tourist crowds and at your own comfortable pace.
5 Hikes in Morocco Worth Taking
by Maria Inês Pinto | Atlas Mountains, Morocco Articles
Although best known for its desert landscapes and labyrinthine souks, Morocco is actually home to some of the most stunning mountainous scenery in the world. Those who venture away from the country's bustling medinas will find dramatic mountain ranges, high snow-covered peaks and lush green valleys. Best of all? Hiking remains a largely unexplored activity by foreigners here, leaving you to enjoy Morocco's natural landscape all to yourself.
Hidden Morocco: The Ounila Valley
by Chris Griffiths | Atlas Mountains, Morocco Articles
The Ounila Valley links the Tizi n Tichka pass to Ait Ben Haddou and was originally the main thoroughfare for the trans-saharan trade route between Marrakesh and sub-saharan Africa. Today, evidence of this once highly important role is reflected in the numerous crumbling kasbah's and ksar which are dotted all throughout the valley.
Top Places to Walk, Hike, and Trek in Morocco
by Amanda Ponzio-Mouttaki | Atlas Mountains, Chefchaouen, Morocco Articles
While many people know Morocco for its labyrinthian cities, bubbling tajines, or never-ending shopping options, there's another resource that makes this country so appealing. For people who would rather get away from the cities, some of the best hiking opportunities in North Africa can be found in Morocco. If a grueling multi-day trek is your dream come true, or you'd prefer a leisure walk along country trails, or maybe something in between you can find the ideal trek. To uncover some of the best trekking in Morocco we're sharing some of our best kept secrets.
Morocco Trekking: A Fun Photo Feature
by Lucas Peters | Atlas Mountains, Morocco Articles
Many places in Morocco lend themselves to amazing photos. Whether you are an amateur or semi-pro, getting superb landscape (or even people shots) adds to the depth of your experience and helps to bring your trip back to life once you are home again. I've gone through some of our latest Morocco trekking photos and thought I'd share those with our readers with a quick blurb about the location and what I enjoy about the photo itself. I can't offer much in the way of technique or camera settings; my knowledge is more on the ascetic side of the whole thing. If you've got any comments or photos of rural Morocco, or photos of you enjoying your time in Morocco's mountains, please feel free to send them to us via email. I will try to add them to this piece over time. Unless otherwise stated, these photos were taken by Chris Griffiths and Thom Buttery, amazing photographers and film makers from the UK who are responsible for our amazing travel videos you'll find throughout our website (including those of Fez, Essaouira, Chefchaouen, and more). (more…)
Chasing Adventure in Morocco: Atlas to the Drâa Valley
by Micki Kosman | Atlas Mountains, Morocco Articles
We came to Morocco for adventure, and to dive headfirst into a culture and country unknown to us.
Our driver, Mohammed, bespeckled and stoic, doesn't speak a lot. He's got both hands on the wheel, planted firmly at 10 and 2 with his eyes steady on the road.
At 6,000 feet above sea level, spiraling along what must be our 30th hairpin switchback, I'm really starting to appreciate Mohammed's businesslike approach. Our kids, four and seven, debate their favorite superpowers, oblivious to our precarious position on the top of the Tizi n'Tichka.
Travel Tips for the Anti-Atlas Mountains
by Brinda | Atlas Mountains, Morocco Articles
Located in southwest Morocco, the Anti-Atlas Mountains are far off the beaten path and can deliver an unspoiled experience for travelers willing to make the journey. This range derives its name from its big, better-known northern neighbors, the High Atlas Mountains, where walking and trekking in Morocco was made popular; "Anti-Atlas" means "Lesser Atlas."
This range is hardly lesser, however, except when it comes to a tourist population. Within the mountains, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the landscape and glimpses of Berber village life without a crush of other visitors. The Anti-Atlas range extends all the way to Ouarzazate, where many choose to begin tours of the Sahara Desert, so many itineraries combine mountain and desert. (more…)
An Interview with Hassan, Owner of Atlas Kasbah Ecolodge
by Amanda Ponzio-Mouttaki | Atlas Mountains, Morocco Articles
Nestled in the Argan biosphere of southern Morocco, Atlas Kasbah Ecolodge offers the first eco-friendly accommodation in the area. This unique resort offers visitors the chance to experience Morocco while maintaining the ecological sustainability of the region. The concept integrates six objectives—water conservation, energy conservation, waste management, purchasing practices, integration with the landscape and environmental education—to achieve a balanced eco-friendly approach.
Hassan Aboutayeb and his wife, Helene, own Atlas Kasbah. Hassan was kind enough to answer a few questions about the ecolodge. (more…)
High Atlas Foundation Moroccan Film Festival
by Margaret | Atlas Mountains, Morocco Articles
On November 18 and 19, 2011, Tribeca Cinemas will host the second Moroccan Film Festival. While Morocco has long been utilized by American filmmakers to provide dramatic backdrops for films like Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator, Rendition and Babel, in recent years the country has developed a strong cinematic tradition all its own. The Moroccan Film Festival gives American audiences a chance to experience this new addition to the world of film, as well as the opportunity to gain a unique perspective on modern Moroccan culture.
Ten feature films are planned over the two-day festival, as well as a number of short student films from the Ecole Supérieure des Arts Visuels de Marrakech. (more…)
How to Prepare for a Trip to the High Atlas
Trekking in the Mountains of Morocco is, for many, the highlight of a trip to Morocco. The alpine landscape reveals traces of the range's glacial history (for real!), and is a far cry from the scrub of the plains or the sands of the nearby Sahara Desert. But while any trip requires planning, a jaunt to the High Atlas necessitates a slightly higher degree of preparation. As with any mountain landscape, temperatures and conditions can change quickly, and available resources will vary wildly between villages and outposts. Here, then are a few things to consider as you get ready for a trip to the High Atlas.
Guides – If you are planning to strike out on the trails, you may be curious about hiring a guide to help show you the way. There are a number of guiding/touring businesses in almost every trailhead village, as well as the larger cities. They can provide transport, food, lodging or any combination thereof you like, in addition to leading you through the mountain passes. Make sure you are clear on your price before you go, and establish exactly what is being provided ahead of time. Don't feel guilty about shopping around for good prices or service! (more…)
Book Review: Lords of the Atlas
by Erin | Atlas Mountains, Morocco Articles, Morocco Books
Lords of the Atlas is prefaced, like many histories, with markers that help orient the reader in the world they are about to enter: a chronology of events, a genealogical chart for tracking names and lineage, a map of tribal territories. What sets apart this historical account is the adept blending of the political with the personal.
The rise and fall of one of modern Morocco's most powerful families dovetailed with the tumultuous years of colonialism and independence, and the microcosm of world politics being acted out on the Moroccan stage. Author Gavin Maxwell never loses sight of the people involved in the theater of the "Moroccan Question." Much like the oft-quoted Walter Harris, this book brings the personalities into the power politics at play. Against a landscape of dates, successions, treaties and conquests, Maxwell paints for us portraits of the individuals involved, and the result is a compelling narrative of ambition, loyalty, ego and mortality. (more…)
Health and Safety Tips for Hiking and Trekking in Morocco
by Heather | Atlas Mountains, Morocco Articles
With five distinct mountain ranges, trekking in Morocco is a year-round activity. From the rugged Rif mountains in the north to the dramatic Anti Atlas that spill out to the southern Souss plains, dozens of routes for hiking and trekking are accessible during whatever season you plan to visit Morocco. Being prepared and planning ahead will help keep you healthy and safe during outdoor pursuits.
Consider the Weather
The Atlas Mountains are best accessed from late spring to early fall, although the higher peaks remain above the snow line until mid to late June. If you want to summit Jebel Toubkal or hike at higher elevations before the snow melts, you'll need proper equipment for winter trekking. Jebel Sarhro, a volcanic range in Morocco's southeast is best accessed from December to mid April before water sources disappear and the mercury starts to rise. The Anti Atlas, Rif and Middle Atlas can be hiked during all four seasons, although conditions in the Middle Atlas vary widely during the winter months; you could experience days warm enough to wear t-shirts in December or need to bundle up for a blizzard in March. (more…)
Trekking the Jebel Sahro
by JoAnna | Atlas Mountains, Morocco Articles
Not far from the High Atlas Mountains are the mountains of the Jebel Sahro. The starkness of this range belies the beauty found there. Although this area is not as well traveled by trekkers it is well worth the trip. The landscape is awash in mesas with flat tops, deep gorges and pinnacles that have been twisted from volcanic activity. The view includes expansive almond groves and date palms.
Because of the terrain, planning a trek in this region comes with many options. Regardless of which direction you choose to walk, you'll be met with satisfying scenery. You can launch your Sahro trek from any one of three points. Two towns in the north make good starting points, Boumaine du Dades and Kelaa M'Gouna. You can also take off from the southern village known as N'Kob. There are several Moroccan tour operators in these three cities that provide services. (more…)
Trek the High Atlas Any Time of the Year
If you are thinking of visiting Morocco for the trekking opportunities in the High Atlas Mountains, there is no bad time to go. Depending on what type of trek you desire and your physical abilities, you will be able to find a trek at any time of the year.
There are a number of easy and moderate day hikes in Morocco's High Atlas Mountains. Some of these hikes will take a good portion of the day but should be manageable by most people. Toubkal Park and the Azaden Valley offer hikes for those with a bit more experience and stamina. If you'd like to enjoy a couple days of hiking in the High Atlas Mountains, there are tours available that allow trekkers to stay with a local family so that they don't need to shuttle back and forth from the city day after day. (more…)
Trekking Mount Bouhachem and Mount Soukna
For outdoor enthusiasts who want to experience trekking in Morocco without the crowds—or for those who have been to Morocco before but are looking for new places to explore—look no further than northern Morocco.
Talassemtane National Park, a vast area with 150,000 acres of forested land, is located near the Rif Mountains, a region north of the Middle Atlas Mountains. While many people opt for tours in the High Atlas Mountains, those who set their sights on Mount Bouhachem and Mount Soukna will have the opportunity to experience Morocco's great outdoors without rubbing elbows with countless other tour groups. (more…)
Trekking the Anti-Atlas Mountains
People travel from around the world to trek Morocco's Atlas Mountains. The most southern of the country's ranges is known as the Anti-Atlas, which spans from the Atlantic Ocean in the southwest to Ouarzazate in the north. The Sahara Desert borders the range to the south … a drastic contrast from the towering mountains!
Though the Atlas Mountains is often the most popular trekking destination in Morocco, the Anti-Atlas rivals the northern peaks with views of the Sahara Desert and fewer people on the trails. (more…)
Tizi-n-Test: Both Sides of the Atlas Mountains
by Sam | Atlas Mountains, Morocco Articles
Tizi-Test Morocco
Tizi-n-Test is a pass at 2100 meters above sea level. It is characterized by greenery juxtaposing red clay hills and roads. Tizi-n-Test is the point in the High Atlas Mountains where the many valleys of Marrakesh meet the Sahara of Morocco. Trekking in Morocco takes fortitude and knowing where the best places to visit are. By taking the road of Tizi-n-Test Pass you are able to reach your starting destination for some shoe-in-the-ruff mountain hiking. (more…)
Treasure Town Of Morocco's Atlas Mountains: Imlil
The beautiful village of Imlil can be found nestled in the heart of the Atlas Mountains in Morocco, and the terrain that surrounds this peaceful village is a rich contrast from that of the country's lowlands. Here, pink houses are spaced unevenly through the village with numerous trees – mostly walnut – interspersed around them.Everyone in Imlil loves the nature of their surroundings and all of them would be willing to take a walk with you into the mountains to show you their lovely land. (more…)
Trekking Morocco's High Atlas Mountains
The High Atlas Mountains are located in central Morocco which is part of the North African continent. There are three distinct sections to this mountain range. The western portion of the High Atlas Mountains stretches out from the Atlantic Ocean. This is the oldest section of the entire mountain range with a high point at Jbel Toubkal which stands at 4,167 meters. The summit can sometimes be viewed from the nearby city of Marrakech. The High Atlas Mountains in Morocco provide some of the most picturesque scenery in the world. The canyons, ravines, and gorges created from the mountain formation create an ambiance setting that is unlike any other place in the world. (more…)
A Note From the High Atlas Mountains, Morocco
Here, we present a thoughtful piece from Brian Connery as he ventures on an Atlas trek in Morocco. From Imlil to Armed to Setti Fatma, Brian takes you on a quick, yet in-depth adventure of summitting and hiking around Jebel Toubkal in the High Atlas region.
Sleep was constantly disturbed with fearful visions of us becoming a magic carpet heading back down the valley.
From Imlil to base camp is a five hour trek ascending 1470 meters. Fearing the wrath of the SPCA (society for the prevention of cruelty to Australians), I arranged a mule to carry our heavy backpacks up to base camp. Erecting our tent on a dirty gravel pad in the wind shadow of the massive refuge, we proceeded to secure every anchor point with pegs and boulders.
During the night the alpine gusts strained these anchor points and rattled the tent un-relentlessly. Sleep was constantly disturbed with fearful visions of us becoming a magic carpet heading back down the valley. At day break we were woken up by several teams of trekkers heading for the summit. Pressured by this bee-hive of activity, we got our act together and started for the 960 m ascent as well.
The Japanese group were the first to encounter altitude problems. Their lead guide yelled down to " leave the struggling lady with some food and continue". We yelled back " your a guide and don't you ever do that"! Reaching the summit of Jebel Toubkal in the High Atlas Mountains (4167 m – the highest point in North Africa), we shared this joyous occasion with one other couple from France for half an hour before the waves of trekkers arrived.
We descended via another col to complete a circuit passing through a boulder field strewn with the wreckage of an old twin engine airplane that crashed many years ago. For the next four days we became the mules as we backpacked eastward into three new valleys.
How much it reminded us of Nepal: primitive terraced villages in the valleys, sleeping in "Gites" (guest house), and facing a high pass each day to change valleys. Trekkers here quickly step aside for loaded mules but none stepped aside for mule Doyle or mule Connery. Has our preconcieved image of Morocco been confirmed? It has been surpassed many times over. Now the english speaking world has to come and discover what the French have known for many years!
Morocco's High Atlas: Winter Ascent
by Terry | Atlas Mountains, Morocco Articles
As the temps begin to plunge closer and closer to that omnipotent zero degrees, the last alternative we fellow hikers want is to stay indoors all winter. No, we will hike and freeze if we must in order to reach that trailblazer or peak! Of course, there are easy ways and hard ways to go about our hikes. With the proper gear, a hike, especially in a foreign country like Morocco, especially up a foreign mountain like Jbel (Mount) Toubkal, can be enjoyable and refreshing rather than painful and unbearable. When hiking in the High Atlas Mountains up Jbel Toubkal in Morocco, it's imperative to pack gear that will see you to the top. (more…)
The Different Regions of the Atlas Mountains
The High Atlas, often referred to as the Morocco's Atlas Mountains, forms a sort of wall that keeps precipitation localized to certain valleys. The Draa Valley and the Ourika Valley are two regions that receive an ample supply of rainfall annually, which results in strong agricultural-based local populations. The rivers that run through the area are apparent at the surface level especially in spring, but disappear once mid-summer sets. The rivers or wadis continue to supply fresh water to springs and irrigation systems through underground channels. Environmentally speaking, the Moroccan government is attempting to re-establish what the French changed, a system of low water consumption planting. With less rainfall than ever before, farmers are attempting to sustain their land for future generations.
Walking or trekking in any regions of the High Atlas is a memorable venture. In all the ranges, it is a good idea to take a local guide along with you, especially in areas around Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains. The central mountain range is a great place to explore if you enjoy forests and the occasional troop of Barbary Macaque or indigenous populations of apes found only in Morocco and in Gibraltar.
As mentioned, the High Atlas is divided into three main ridges throughout the country. The Western High Atlas is the most popular for tour companies and tourists alike. The area boasts a 4,167-meter peak that requires trekking in the snow from November through June. While developers talk about the regions plans for tourism, local guides and travel companies offer a variety of services. Some eco tour Morocco companies use low-impact tourism in Morocco in order to maintain the ecosystem and local life of the area.
The Central High Atlas continues northward and differs from the above in that it contains gorges, valleys, and canyons. The most popular are the Todra Gorge and Dades Gorge. Rock climbing and trekking are quite popular in these areas. While the area is cooler in the summer due to its altitude, the sparse vegetation reveals the sweltering conditions during the dry season.
The Eastern High Atlas contains other peaks that compete with that of Jbel Toubkal. Both Jbel Ayachi and Jbel Saghro offer some amazing hiking, but are dangerous in the early spring months when avalanches are common. Extreme skiers frequent the area in winter in order to enjoy the difficult terrain and splendid views of the surrounding countryside. In this area, the Atlasaurus was discovered, which has given the area some fame. The key discovery provided a missing link between dinosaurs in Africa and the Americas.
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MSNPC Captain Jeremy Clarkson - Death of a Dream
round 9 MSNPC Captain Jeremy Clarkson - Death of a Dream
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February 26, 2015 in 2015
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Location: Naples, FL
Ship: USS Constitution
Duty Post: Executive Officer
((Bridge - USS Spartan))
:: Under different circumstances, Jeremy might have actually been impressed by the audacity and the bravado that frost was showing. But these were not those circumstances. Right now he was filled with nothing but righteous indignation at the fact that this whelp that looked liked he should barely be out of the Academy was standing on the bridge of a ship that he had no business being in charge of and dared to lecture him about what was right and wrong. He had no idea what it was like to be out here, and he very much doubted that he ha dbeen through the kind of loss that Jeremy had, or had to make the kind of decisions he had had to make. Frost talked a good game, but he doubted he had the stones to actually fire on another Federation ship.::
Hammond: Captain….Jeremy….he's right. We have to stop. This is just wrong.
:: He turned slowly towards the man at the tactical station. There was a tone in Richard's voice that he was not sure that he had ever heard him use before. There was anger. There was disappointment. And more disturbing than anything, there was defiance. He had never heard Richard speak to him with an attitude of defiance before. As mush as he and the hamster tended to give each other the business, he had always been loyal to him. And now he was standing at his station, openly refusing to suppot him in the most important thing he had ever done. To say that he was incredulous was to severely understate the situation.::
Clarkson: I want you to consider your next words very, very carefully.
Hammond: There are other ways to bring some meaning to her death.
Clarkson: Who. The bloody hell. Do you think you are?
:: Jeremy stood slowly as we walked towards Hammond, his eyes locked on the man. There was a look in his eyes that was hard to describe. It was a mix of more feelings that Jeremy had the wherewithal to identify; fear, anger, sadness, conviction, all of it. Whatever he was doing, he believed it was right. But then again, traitors always believed that what they were doing was right.::
Hammond: You don't see what you…we've done do you?
Clarkson: We've avenged seventy-six cold blooded murders and exacted the justice that Starfleet Command refuses to demand. But I suppose you have some other idea about what we've done.
Hammond: Jeremy, we've broken the peace! We've essentially started a war!
Clarkson: No! We didn't start this war! They started this war the moment they let Koval invade our space, capture the Hermes and murder her crew in cold blood! I will not stand by and let this stand like a coward. I will not allow the murder of someone that I loved to be brushed under the rug in the name of protecting an alliance with savages who would tear out our hearts if they thought they could get away with it. The line must be drawn here, no further. I will not...
:: His righteous indignation was interrupted by the violent shaking of his bridge. His ship was small, and any impact was felt much more intensely than it would be on a larger ship. For a moment, he was very nearly thrown off balance, but he was able to steady himself on a console before he was sent to the floor. He managed to write himself and regain what composure he had not already spewed onto Hammond. He had no idea which ship had fired first, and he didn't care. all he knew was that his ship was under attack and he was going to defend it to the last.::
Clarkson: Mr. Hammond, return fire.
Hammond: I will not. I've been blindly following orders for too long. We need to stop this!
:: Jeremy had neither time not the patience to deal with Richard's insolence. He could deal with that later once he was no longer being shot at.::
Clarkson: Mr. Stig, assume tactical control and return fire.
:: Without a word, the helmsman reconfigured his control panel to act as both the conn and the tactical console. It would make their response a bit slower than he would have hoped for, But he had no time to lament his situation. And if there was anyone that could do it, it was Stig. HE held onto the side of his chair as the ship pitched sharply.::
Hammond: Captain don't make me do this. We've served together for too long.
Clarkson: You haven't got the stones.
Hammond: So you've left me no choice. Captain Jeremy Clarkson, by the order of Starfleet regulation 619, I am declaring you emotionally compromised and unfit to command this vessel. You are relieved sir.
:: A long moment passed as the two men stared at each other. He wondered which of them would be the first to flinch, or whether their contest would be nterupted by the complete annihilation of the bridge that they both occupied. There was some other form of trickery afoot, but it wasn't what he expected. Before he could express the full measure of his fury and indignity, Hammond was surrounded by the blue glow of a transporter. He turned around to see the rest of the bridge crew dissolve the same way, leaving him alone on the bridge of his ship.::
:: He was alone now. The dull hum of electronic equipment and the sound of his own thoughts. And it was in that moment, that he was left to contemplate,. How far he had come, how much he had done. And for what? What had he really done? He had ventured into Klingon space, destroyed two ships that caused the deaths of a few hundred faceless Klingons. And what had he accomplished. He was just as alone now as he had been before he set out, as alone as the moment when Admiral Raymond had told him that Emma was gone. There was another terrifying possibility that he had to contend with.::
:: The possibility that Hammond was right.::
::No. He would not accept this. He could not accept this. He was going to make someone listen to him if he had to shout from the pulpit of every church, or from the prisoner's dock of a court martial. He would not be silenced by anyone, no matter how righteous they thought they were. He could feel the rage spilling over, and now there was no one left to keep him in check, no one to restrain himself for. A bellow emerged from a place deep inside of him that he had not allowed himself to show since he had been told what had happened to his daughter. He raised a fist above his head, bringing it crashing down on the conn, cracking the plastic covering in several places, and doing some damage to his hand, the severity of which he could not care less about.::
:: HE had yet to figure out why he had not yet been transported as well. Perhaps he was going to be left here to die on his own. It would be fitting, considering how Starfleet had abandoned Emma. They had swpet her death under the rug, pretending like it was just one of those things that happened in Starfleet. And now that they had the rest of his crew in custody, they could leave him here to the Klingons, brushing him off as nothing more than an embarrassment or an inconvenience. And if they simply let him die on some godforsaken Klingon penal rock, then they could pretend he had never existed. Just as they had done with the rest of the crew of the Hermes.::
:: A strange manner of thing began to happen as he contemplated his fate. He was surrounded by the blue glow of the transporter, as the rest of his crew had as well. He could feel the telltale tingle of being transported to another ship. He counted down the seconds until he would be somewhere on another ship, likely surrounded by several men carrying guns pointed at him. But it was taking too long. And as he looked out, there appeared to be another glow, this one a deep crimson. He began to feel a remarkably unpleasant sensation, though he had no idea how to adequately describe it. It persisted for an unfathomably long time, as he wondered if he was going to make it to his destination with all of his atoms intact, or if that this was some sort of elaborate torture method designed to make it so that they could say he was lost in some sort of tragic accident, absolving that petulant worm Frost of any guilt over his fate.::
:: After what seemed like quite some time, a room began to form around him. It was, mercifully, the look of a Starfleet ship's transporter room, this one noticeably larger than the one on the Spartan. He had a sneaking suspicion of where he was, particularly when he spotted the man in the green marine uniform pointing a rather nasty looking rifle at him. He had expected as much of a reception, though he was at least mildly surprised that he was not immediately shot by the man in the uniform.::
Wallace: Captain Jeremy Clarkson I presume?
Clarkson: Clarkson, Jeremy Charles Robert. Captain. USS Spartan. Serial number Foxtrot-Kilo-Two-Five-One-Nine-Eight-Two. Should I presume that I am where I think I am?
Wallace: You are aboard the USS Gemini. By order of our commanding officer you will remain in this room until further instructions come through.
Clarkson: Of course I am. And will your esteemed captain be gracing us with his presence?
:: As if on cue, there was a hissing from the side of the room indicated the opening of a door, and in walked a man that Jeremy had not expected to see in person.::
Frost: Captain Clarkson...
Captain Jeremy Clarkson
Commanding Officer
USS Spartan
as simmed by
Captain Liam Frost
USS Gemini


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Tigers hire Anthony Iapoce to manage the Toledo Mud Hens, per report
Lloyd McClendon will not return for the 2023 season.
By Brandon Day@Fiskadoro74 Jan 5, 2023, 6:30pm EST
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The Detroit Tigers appear to have finished sorting out their managerial staff for the club's minor league affiliates. Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reported on Thursday that they've hired long-time MLB hitting coach Anthony Iapoce to replace Lloyd McClendon and helm the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens for the 2023 season. The move has not yet been confirmed by the Tigers, but per Petzold the agreement has been in place for almost a month now.
The 49-year-old Iapoce has a long history as a major league hitting coach and has worked for the Marlins, Cubs, Red Sox, Blue Jays, and Rangers in his career. From 2006-2009, Iapoce was a minor league hitting coach for the Marlins. A stint as the roving minor league hitting instructor for the Alex Anthropoulos-led Blue Jays followed from 2010-2012. Theo Epstein then hired him as a special assistant overseeing hitting instruction in the minor leagues for the Chicago Cubs, putting Iapoce and Tigers' President of Baseball Operations Scott Harris into the same orbit, along with Tigers' shortstop Javier Báez.
After leaving the Cubs, Iapoce became the major league hitting coach for the Texas Rangers for three seasons. Epstein rehired Iapoce as the Cubs' hitting coach after firing Chili Davis in 2018. After three seasons, Red Sox GM Chaim Bloom hired Iapoce as senior hitting coordinator for the 2022 season.
This will be Iapoce's first managerial stint, which may have helped attract him to Detroit and a reunion with Harris. The Tigers get another well regarded and experienced hitting coach in the system. Iapoce gets to try a new direction in his career as a team manager.
Iapoce was drafted out of college by the Milwaukee Brewers back in 1994, but never advanced to the major leagues as a player.
While we've seen nothing to help in terms of major league hitters yet, Harris has stated that the Tigers' organization needs an overhaul in terms of its approach to teaching hitting. Some of that appears to have come to pass in the minor leagues already since the additions of Kenny Graham as Director of Player Development, and in 2021, Ryan Garko as Vice-President of Player Development.
Both men have been retained by Harris, and so far they've brought in a more diverse batch of hitting coaches with backgrounds with Driveline Baseball and some of the top major league teams. It's hard to ignore that just about every notable Tigers' position prospect then improved markedly in 2022. Several of them, such as Parker Meadows and Wenceel Perez, did so after stalling out for a few seasons with little progress. Harris has continued that trend at the major league level, firing hitting coach Scott Coolbaugh this offseason and installing a trio of major league hitting coaches with strong backgrounds to replace him.
Key hitting prospects slated to spend time with the Mud Hens this season include Meadows and Perez, but also top catching prospect Dillon Dingler and infielder Andre Lipcius. They'll join recent acquisition Justyn-Henry Malloy and can probably be expected to spend much of the season at the Triple-A level preparing for their first look at the show.


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Review - Catfish
With The Social Network now having firmly established itself as one of the most critically acclaimed films of the year, and a prime contender for the end-of-year awards, there's a danger that Catfish will forever be known as 2010's 'other' Facebook movie. This would be an unfair designation, because while The Social Network is about many things, it's not really about Facebook, and certainly not in the way Catfish is. While Fincher and Sorkin used that site's origin story to spin a compelling narrative of greed, friendship and betrayal, Catfish actually engages with some of the complexities of social networking, and explores the way interacting through the internet has altered our notions of truth and relationships.
The film itself seems to blur the lines of truth in its storytelling, although those behind Catfish maintain that everything happened exactly as we are witnessing it. I have my doubts and suspicions, but this is a fascinating and brilliantly told story whatever way you look at it. It begins as the story of Nev Schulman, a photographer living in New York with his brother Ariel and their friend Henry Joost, the film's credited co-directors, whose cameras follow Nev as he strikes up a friendship with 8 year-old Abby Pierce. A remarkably gifted young artist from Michigan, Abby has produced paintings based on Nev's photography, which she saw online. Nev maintains a regular correspondence with Abby's mother Angela, who sends him prints of every work Abby produces, and soon a romance begins to develop between him and Abby's older sister Megan, even though they have never met. "She seems pretty awesome" Nev states, "at least, from Facebook."
All they know about this family is what they have been told over the phone or presented with online, so you won't be surprised to hear that nothing is exactly as it seems. The exact nature of those revelations should be kept under wraps, however, as one of the chief weapons in Catfish's arsenal is its element of surprise. Just when you think the film is veering into My Kid Could Paint That territory, it slips out of reach and develops into something much more complicated, and more troubling. The filmmakers deserve a lot of credit for the way they reveal their secrets at the right time and the manner in which they sustain the tension and intrigue as Nev slowly begins to have doubts about his new friends. The filmmakers may insist that we are watching the story unfold as it occurred in reality, but the manipulation involved, and the sense of clever filmmakers guiding the narrative, is evident. How much does this matter? Catfish is not the first film to blend the techniques of documentary and narrative storytelling, or to make claims for a story's veracity while knowing otherwise, but it is the nature of Catfish's truth that makes its final reveal such uncomfortable viewing, and leaves the filmmakers open to accusations of exploitation.
Personally, I found it incredibly riveting and ultimately quite moving, and perhaps the best film yet made about social connections in the internet age. The internet forms Catfish's whole aesthetic, with Google Maps charting the protagonists' progress (like the red lines across maps that indicated plane journeys in the Indiana Jones movies) and when they introduce a character, they do so by showing their Facebook profile picture, and hovering a cursor over it until their name appears. Nev begins to piece the mystery together using YouTube and Google Street View – it's like a very 21st century detective story, complete with its own mysterious femme fatale. Catfish is a film that needs to be watched with as little knowledge of its climax as possible – and I fear I've said too much already – so I'll close by simply stating that this film deserves to be seen and it deserves to be discussed. It is a one-of-a-kind picture that finds the perfect style to tell its story, and it leaves its audience with both nagging unanswered questions and a complex set of emotions to sift through. When a film is capable of making such an impact, does it matter whether it's truth or fiction?
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you are NOT. I must be a hero, after all.
In truth, yes, indeed, that's the truth. I AM a hero.
But I also believe that the message of this expose is that it is all of YOU who need to change.
ability. You are a God damned, cowardly sinner and we all know that to be all too true.
who are duty bound to change or shame on guilty all of you for being so stupid.
truth and justice for us regarding John Lennon's murder.
I am, indeed, a hero not to be like you all.
Underneath it all I was less phony and scared than the rest of you. Less oppressed. Braver.
Put that in your phoniness and smoke it.


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