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August 28, 2015 by Appalachian Trail Conservancy
A [brief] escape
A Walk in the Woods, Appalachian Trail, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, backpacking, Bill Bryson, hiking, thru hikers
Lyn Widmyer, an ATC volunteer, stands with her son Nick before he sets out on his hike along the Appalachian Trail in Virginia//Photo and text courtesy of Lyn
In 1996, writer Bill Bryson attempted to hike all 2,200 miles of the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) He failed. But he succeeded big time with his humorous account of the trip. His book, "A Walk in the Woods," quickly became a best seller and inspired a lot more people to hike the Trail. The upsurge in hikers was called the Bryson Bump.
Another Bryson Bump is expected in September when the movie version of the book, starring Robert Redford, premiers. In 1996, when Bryson attempted his thru-hike, 334 people joined the 2,000 mile club, the official roster of those completing the entire A.T. between Springer Mountain, Georgia and Katahdin, Maine in less than a year. In 2014, the list expanded to 714, an all-time record. The Bryson Bump is expected to inspire even more hikers in 2016.
Some thru-hikers (those who complete the entire Trail in less than a year), are disdainful of Bryson because he "only" hiked 200 or so miles before ending his quest.
Benton MacKaye, founder of the A.T., would not share their disdain. He envisioned the Trail as an escape for "toilers in the bee-hive cities along the Atlantic seaboard." Harried urban dwellers could escape to the Trail for a day or a week, but McKay never thought people would thru-hike the Trail all at once. In 1948, World War II veteran Earl Shaffer became the first to report a thru-hike. He wanted to "walk the army out of [his] system."
Only one in four hikers who attempt the entire Trail actually succeed. Most hikers complete different portions of the Trail over a longer time period. My first day volunteering at the A.T. Visitors Center in Harpers Ferry, WV, an elderly woman appeared and announced she had just completed the Trail. We all cheered. How long did it take you? I asked. "Nineteen years," she replied. For two decades, her husband drove her to different locations on the Trail and then retrieved her days or weeks later.
Clearly, Bryson was a bit naïve thinking he could hike the rigorous Trail with very little preparation or hiking experience. In "A Walk in the Woods," Bryson realizes his quest is over while sitting in a shelter in Tennessee looking at a map of the A.T. He writes,
"All that we had experienced and done—all the effort and toil, the aches, the damp, the mountains, the horrible stodgy noodles, the blizzards, the dreary evenings, the endless, wearying, doggedly accumulated miles—all that came to two inches on the map. My hair had grown more than that. One thing was obvious. We were never going to walk to Maine."
For someone like me, who considers a stroll along the C&O Canal towpath a major hiking event, Bryson's decision to abandon his quest is very understandable. When I see thru-hikers at the Visitors Center loaded down with 45 pound packs, exhausted, hungry and reeking of sweat, I know even section hiking the Trail is not in my future. But my fascination with the A.T. only increases with each hiker I meet.
I agree with Bryson's description of the Trail:
"There is the good old A.T., still quietly ticking along after six decades, unassuming, splendid, faithful to its founding principles, sweetly unaware that the world has quite moved on. It's a miracle really."
Experience the miracle. Park near the A.T. Visitors Center and walk into Harpers Ferry National Historical Park on the Appalachian Trail. The hike is less than a mile.
Now that's my idea of a walk in the woods.
August 12, 2015 August 17, 2015 by Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Hey Bivouac Bob, we'll miss you
Appalachian Trail, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, dedication, nonprofit work, retirement, Trail builders, Trail figures, trail maintenance
Bob Proudman poses for a picture with a single-bit ax. Earlier this day at the 2015 Southern Partnership Meeting, he received an engraved pick mattock, a retirement gift presented by Pete Irvine of the U.S. Forest Service (on left)//Photo courtesy Bob Proudman//Text by Susan Daniels, ATC's conservation coordinator
Bob Proudman has been my supervisor, my colleague, and my friend since I came to work for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) nearly 26 years ago.
My husband Bill and I moved to Harpers Ferry, West Virginia in the late '80s for the beauty of the area, its history, and its hiking, cycling, and canoeing opportunities. Hiking in Maryland one day, we came across Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC) volunteers, armed with loppers and saws and other implements, working on a short relocation. A revelation! The Appalachian Trail (A.T.) wasn't just an old path that was kept passable by hikers tramping on it—it was actively built and maintained by volunteers. We signed on to help.
A couple of years later, as mother of a 9-month-old baby, I was looking for an alternative to spending three hours a day commuting via train and Metro from Harpers Ferry to a job in Bethesda, Maryland. I spotted an ad for a secretarial position at the ATC's headquarters in Harpers Ferry. Working for a national scenic trail organization with a two-block commute sounded ideal. I interviewed with Bob and other staff members and took the job when it was offered.
I learned that Bob had literally written the book of standards for the A.T.—Appalachian Trail Design, Construction, and Maintenance—and other trail manuals. I learned that managing a "simple footpath" as it winds through 14 states and numerous federal, state, and local jurisdictions is not simple. Particularly in that first year, when the complexities sometimes seemed overwhelming, Bob's empathy, gentle manner, and sense of humor made me feel welcome and part of a team. He is easy to talk to, always willing to listen and to provide support.
Managing and maintaining the A.T. requires the partnership and cooperation of many people—volunteers, federal, state, and local agency personnel, Trail neighbors, and the ATC. It requires cooperative agreements, policies, meetings, conference calls, and informal discussions. Bob worked closely with the NPS-Appalachian Trail Park Office, the U.S. Forest Service, Trail club leaders, and others partners to manage the Trail. He has always been a staunch supporter of the volunteers who work on and for the Trail.
Disagreements arise and achieving consensus can be difficult. Bob encouraged everyone to have their say, gently brought people back on track when things were bogged down, and could smooth tensions with an anecdote or self-deprecating humor. He believes in using the "bully pulpit" to encourage people to do what is best for the Trail.
Bob began his trail career at age 16, working on a pro trail crew for the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC). He remains an active member and the secretary of the AMC Trail Crew Association, often spending vacation time at the crew's cabin in New Hampshire and on canoeing adventures with other crew alumni.
He went on to become AMC's first supervisor of trails, served on the ATC's Board and worked for the National Park Service in the 1970s, and joined the ATC staff in 1981. Bob helped found numerous ATC programs that continue today, including trail crew, corridor monitoring, and ridgerunner and caretaker programs.
Bob worked on budgets and contracting, cooperative agreements, local management planning, incident management, advocacy, external threats (such as power lines and highways), backcountry sanitation, and on other problems and issues as they arose.
He is also a great story teller and can regale a group with tales of his travels, outdoor adventures, and Trail history. He loves to read, sing, and wield a chainsaw.
Bob's good humor and easy-going manner, his dedication to the Trail, trail-building expertise, and willingness to share his knowledge have won him friends along the A.T., across the country, and even as far as Africa and Asia.
In 2006, he traveled to South Africa with a group from Conservation International to help lay out a trail in a region with diamond mines and a sensitive conservation area known as the Succulent Karoo, where rare succulent plants receive most of their moisture from sea fog.
In 2013, Bob was invited to give a keynote address at the Beijing Tourism Mountain Festival on the development of the national trail system in the United States, and particularly the A.T. That invitation came about after Bob met with a professor from China Cultural University who visited the ATC along with staff from the Taiwan Forestry Bureau in 2009. Even on a whirlwind trip of only six days, Bob was able to visit the Great Wall and Tiananmen Square and other historic places.
A year ago, Bob traveled to north-central Mongolia, helping to lay out a trail system in Lake Hovskol National Park. That adventure included sleeping in yurts and tents, bouncing across 500 miles on rough roads and rivers in an old van with no seat belts, and a week of travel by small Mongolian horses. The area was so remote that he said he did not hear an airplane or see a flush toilet for a month. Sleeping under the Milky Way with no city lights to dim the magnificent sky made up for any hardships.
His background as a mountaineer and an adventurer (known to some as "Bivouac Bob"), and ability to sleep anywhere and eat anything, were good preparation for those trips, which included an encounter with feral dogs in South Africa, 10-course meals in China, and breakfasts of roasted marmot and fermented mare's milk in Mongolia, of which he said, "Tastes like buttermilk with vodka, only different."
After 50 years of trail building and management, Bob retired from the ATC on July 19. He and I have been a great team, so close we can finish each other's sentences. I am glad to report that Bob will continue to work on specific projects as a contractor for the ATC, including writing for The Register, which I edit, and working on the nomination of the Trail to the National Register for Historic Places.
I will miss you, Bob, as will all of us at the ATC. Safe travels, and bring us back some great stories!
Have you met Bob? Share a memory below, or wish him well in the comments.
July 24, 2015 by Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Taking a Look at the Big Picture
Behind the Scenes, News from the Trail, Trail Trends
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Text by Laura Belleville, Director of Conservation of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Here at the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, a day does not go by where we, and our trail management partners, don't hear about hikers engaged in activities that are not compatible with Trail values. That's not to say that there aren't thousands of hikers that are doing the right thing, but more and more it seems to be tipping in the other direction. And as Baxter State Park has called out, it's time to wrestle this issue to the ground.
We need everyone's help. When I think about inappropriate behavior on the Trail I recall the widely popular and effective anti-littering campaign in the 1980s. This campaign was effective because it depicted the extent of litter across our lands and asked everyone to take a hard look at what they were doing to contribute to the growing problem.
Let's face it, we could all benefit from taking a hard look at how we behave on the Trail. Day hikers, thru-hikers, section hikers all have a responsibility to protect the unique experience of hiking a world-renowned National Scenic Trail. It's a precious resource that should not be tarnished. Frankly, the last thing I want to hear is that a hiker chooses to hike elsewhere because the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) is no longer the outdoor experience we have all come to revere.
So, here's a message from all trail managers: please, help out the Trail. It would be great if GOOD trail behavior goes viral. Here are some ways you can contribute to the effort:
Know before you go. The A.T. is unique in that it crosses 14 state borders, eight different national forests, six national park units and numerous state park, forest and game lands. Those lands are all managed for different purposes, which means the way you enjoy those lands will vary. But that's just part of the A.T. experience!
Remember respect. Respect the Trail and those who choose to walk it. It's just good Trail Karma.
Help others make the right decision. With such a large amount of people choosing to visit the A.T., the chances are great that any one of us may inadvertently damage the natural area around the Trail. Brush up on Leave No Trace here, and remind others when necessary.
We welcome your ideas and suggestions to promote the good while minimizing the bad. Let us know your ideas by commenting below.
View our response to the Baxter State Park Facebook post about this issue here.
July 8, 2015 July 8, 2015 by Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Celebrating Our Partners
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Leaders in Conservation Awards Gala 2014//Photos courtesy of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy Facebook page//Text by Olivia Pridemore, summer events intern
On July 16, we will be hosting our 6th annual Leaders in Conservation Awards Gala. At first glance, awards ceremonies have an air of formality and prestige. While that is certainly the case, it is easy to overlook the indirect benefits of such an event. So what is it that makes an awards Gala truly valuable for a nonprofit organization like the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC)?
Interestingly most, if not all, nonprofit organizations hold an annual awards Gala. These types of awards ceremonies are great for revitalizing and invigorating current partners, as well as inspiring new members to join the cause. For the ATC, the Leaders in Conservation Awards Gala is a time to reflect on all that we have achieved. With more than 2190 miles, preserving the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) is by no means an easy task. Without the hard work of the ATC and our numerous partners, future generations would not be able to experience the natural, scenic beauty of the trail as we do today. It is important to take a step back and recognize the progress we have made.
Due to the persistence of its champions, more than 99 percent of the A.T. is protected by right- of- ways, easements, state parks, and various other means of private ownership. However, much has yet to be done. Now that most of the corridor is protected, our focus can shift to maintaining viewsheds, curbing the impact of invasive species, and mitigating development proposals that threaten the quality of the hiking experience. The Gala helps boost moral by offering encouragement and recognition of all we have accomplished by showcasing the fruits of our labor. But it also reminds us to keep pushing forward. For those who aren't familiar with the ATC, the Gala offers enlightenment to the challenges involved with preserving and maintaining the longest hiking-only footpath in the world. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that the Leader's in Conservation Awards Gala is also one of our biggest fundraising opportunities.
In addition to the fundraising aspect of the event, the Gala allows us to increase our presence in D.C. Out of the 14 Trail states, 27 congressional districts are represented. All of the Representatives of the aforementioned districts, as well as 28 Senators, are invited to attend the annual Leaders in Conservation Awards Gala. The political opportunities associated with the Gala are absolutely invaluable. The ATC's connections within the federal government strengthen our ability to effectively preserve the Trail. Together with our partners in the Department of the Interior, Congressional staff, and many other key individuals and organizations, the ATC uses its political front to lobby for land protection and obtain funding from the Land and Water Conservation Fund. The Gala plays a large role in maintaining these political connections, as well as displaying our appreciation for continued support in preserving the Trail as a haven for all to enjoy. Moreover, we strive to make the Gala a balanced, bipartisan event by honoring individuals from both political parties. The main focus of the Gala is, in fact, the Trail. By taking a fair and equalized approach to the Gala, we hope to create an environment in which we can foster friendly relations between all parties. Therefore, when moving forward in the future, we can all work together for a common goal. With bipartisan aid, we will be one step closer to fulfilling our mission: to preserve and manage the Appalachian Trail – ensuring that its vast natural beauty and priceless cultural heritage can be shared and enjoyed today, tomorrow, and for centuries to come.
This year's Leaders in Conservation Awards Gala is sure to be a success. We are excited for the opportunity to celebrate our achievements, recognize those who have helped us along the way, and look forward to the future. This year we will be honoring one of our corporate sponsors (REI), Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH), and Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) for their outstanding contributions to preserving and maintaining the Appalachian Trail.
Want to learn more about the Leaders in Conservation Awards Gala or purchase tickets? Visit here
June 24, 2015 June 24, 2015 by Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Celebrating 90 together
90th Anniversary, Member Features
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Randall Brooks, now and then//Photos courtesy Randall Brooks//Text by Olivia Pridemore, summer events intern
As many of you know, we are currently celebrating 90 years of protecting and managing the Appalachian Trail. But 2015 has ushered in an additional 90th occasion. June 19 marked the 90th birthday of one of our dedicated members, Randall Brooks. In his 90 years, Randall has led an eventful and adventurous life, in which his experiences have fostered a deep passion for protecting the place that has become a sanctuary to him, the Appalachian Trail.
Randall Brooks is the youngest of eight children. Sorrow struck the Brooks family mere months before Randall's birth with the passing of his father. Therefore, Randall and his siblings bore the brunt of responsibility. Just a year before he graduated high school, Randall's mother passed as well, leaving the children to fend for themselves. However, Randall's hardships were far from over.
In the midst of World War II, Randall was required to register for the draft as soon as he turned eighteen. Four months later he was sent to infantry training in Alabama, and found himself stationed in Italy within the year. Before his 19th birthday, Randall was serving in combat along with three of his brothers. Times were hard, and some of them incurred injuries. But thankfully, all four of the Brooks Boys made it safely home to the U.S. After returning from the war, Randall attended The College of William and Mary under the GI Bill. He later went on to do graduate work in history at George Washington University and McGill University in Montreal, Canada.
Randall's hiking experience began when joined the Wanderbirds Hiking Club, an organization established in the 1930s that is still active today. Many of the Wanderbirds were also members of the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC). Thanks to the exposure from his friends, Randall became a life member of the PATC in 1986 and a life member of the ATC in 1989.
The spirit of adventure has driven Randall to experience the world. His travels have taken him to all fifty states and more than 40 countries. Yet of all the wonders he has seen, it is the Appalachian Trail that holds a claim on his heart. Despite his persistent back issues, Randall has hiked in 13 of the 14 states represented on the Trail. Randall's favorite hike involved scaling Mt. Washington, a feat he described as both his greatest challenge and joy.
Over the years, Randall has come to learn the importance of protecting the Trail he holds so dear. He has consistently prioritized volunteering and giving in a way that is truly inspiring. His numerous contributions include hands-on work clearing the trail corridor and years of faithfully manning the Information Desk at the PATC headquarters. In 2001, Randall established a generous Gift Annuity of $100,000, and is proudly a Steward Level member of the Benton MacKaye Society.
Although he has no children, Randall Brooks strives to leave a legacy within the community. He recognizes the importance of engaging today's youth. In his words, the Appalachian Trail is brimming with "natural beauty and cultural heritage. It is our world, and we must do what we can to ensure [the Appalachian Trail's extraordinary scenic, spiritual and educational qualities] for centuries to come." Randall also believes that there should be "more diversity among members and hikers." Randall's views are directly in line with our Five Year Strategic Plan, and what better advocate for this lofty goal than a man who has seen the Trail grow and develop across the span of several generations.
When celebrating our 90th anniversary, it is important to remember individuals like Randall Brooks who helped us get here. Without the support of more than 43,000 members, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy would not be where it is today. And consequently, the A.T. would be far different from the lush, natural sanctuary so many have grown to love.
Want to get involved in our 90th anniversary celebrations? Find out more here.
June 3, 2015 June 3, 2015 by Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Appalachian Trail, hiking, inspirational, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, section hiking, stories
The Pennsylvania portion of the Appalachian Trail is known for its rocks, as evident in this picture of Lehigh Gap//Photo courtesy the ATC Mid-Atlantic Regional Office//Text by Peter Farrell, guest contributor
Editor's note: It's probably hard to remember a time when you didn't know about the Appalachian Trail (A.T.). For many enthusiasts, it's an integral part of life. But believe it or not, there are people out there who haven't heard of the Trail, and that makes what we do all the more relevant. We believe everyone should have a chance to have that A.T. experience at least once.
What follows is the winning submission from our May essay contest. Although we asked for a written description of a memorable time ON the Trail, we enjoyed the unique perspective of this inspirational essay written by Peter Farrell. Check it out.
I'm getting ready for my third and perhaps last installment (hope to finish in Summer 2015) of hiking the Appalachian Trail (A.T.). Having finished the southern half and Connecticut, I want to get ready for the rocks of Pennsylvania by walking with my 30-pound pack along railroad tracks.
Last Sunday, I set out to do about 6 miles on tracks here in rural Eastern North Carolina (i.e. flat and sparsely populated). About 3 miles in, I saw three kids, probably 8 to 10 years old, playing near a trailer home, which might have been theirs.
I could see them talking and looking my way and the talk got more and more animated. Next thing I knew they were running towards me and I hear this little voice, "Hey mister, you lost?" (emphasis on the you). Just then from around the trailer home came four very large pit bulls who quickly passed the kids, heading with lightning speed towards me. I yelled, "How about the dogs?" A voice said, "They won't bite." Sure enough, the dogs arrived, long before the kids, with butts wagging, seeking pats on the head.
When the two girls and boy arrived, the first order of business was for the boy to introduce each dog to me by name. Then the boy extended his hand and introduced himself as Tyler and his two sisters were Lydia and Lindsey. I told them my name. Lindsey asked me what I was doing so I told her just getting some exercise. Their look said, "Are you nuts?" She asked why I had a pack so I told her I was getting ready to hike parts of the Appalachian Trail. They had never heard of the Trail, but they had heard of the Smoky Mountains, so I told them I had hiked all the way through the Smokies.
"How far is that, like 10 miles?" asked Lydia. When I told them I had hiked more than 1,200 miles, the look in their faces told me that was incomprehensible. So I asked if they had travelled very far in a car, and they responded they had been to the ocean about 100 miles east. I told them the Trail is 22 times longer than that.
Next, they just had to see what was in my pack. Their entire concept of a tent, multi-tool, cooking gear, water purification, sleeping bag, camp shoes, etc. changed as I emptied my pack and explained the contents. My Trail guidebook fascinated them when I pointed out the climb from Fontana Dam to Mollies Ridge Shelter and told them it took me 6 hours to make that climb. The kids had lived in flat Eastern North Carolina their whole lives, so the idea of climbing a mountain was not easily grasped.
I had my phone with me, and we spent a good 5 minutes looking at various pictures of me in the rain, at a shelter, on McAfee Knob (they asked how close I got to the edge), and at Harpers Ferry. Pictures of snakes seemed the most exciting, but one picture of a female hiker got Tyler's attention (the hiker was cute). Tyler could not believe that girls actually hiked the Trail, but I told him they easily out-hiked me. Lydia and Lindsey showed their discontent with Tyler's gender bias with a swift punch in the shoulder.
The kids helped me re-pack, and as an exclamation point to the gender issue, Lydia challenged Tyler to try and pick up the reloaded backpack. He did so with great effort while Lydia made it look easy. Tyler extended his hand to say goodbye, and as they walked back to the trailer, I heard at least three "thank you's" for my stopping and talking to them.
Nice kids and a nice encounter.
Want to try your hand at one of our contests? We're hosting a new one each month in honor of our 90th anniversary. See what's coming up here.
May 20, 2015 May 20, 2015 by Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Reunions—Trail Days style
Behind the Scenes, News from the Trail
A.T. Communities, Appalachian Trail, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Damascus, festival, Trail Days, Virginia
Appalachian Trail Conservancy staff display the organization's 90th anniversary banner during the Hiker Parade at Trail Days in Damascus, VA//Photo courtesy of Dan Innamorato//Text by Anne Baker, marketing assistant
I remember very clearly the first time I visited Damascus, Virginia. I was clutching a paper coffee cup in my hand, riding shotgun in a rental car early on a Friday morning, admiring the fog as it burned away from mountain peaks that hovered in the 3,000s.
"I'm kind of nervous," I told the driver of the vehicle, who happened to be my boss.
And then the car rounded the corner, and I saw the tents.
"Happy Trail Days," he said.
I had heard all sorts of things about Trail Days, the annual hiking festival that attracts the weird, the proud, and the dirty. People told me about the hundreds that come back to visit with their respective hiking class; the people that line up hours early to sign up for the legendary Hardcore Trail Crew; the excited thru-hikers that walk or hitch into town; the partiers in Tent City and the barrage of water guns in the parade.
But most of all, when people learned I was going to Trail Days for the first time, I heard the phrase, "Have fun."
This year, I again had the opportunity to represent the Appalachian Trail Conservancy at Trail Days. It has become one of my favorite parts of my job. I step away from my computer, my phone, and my email, and for a solid 72 hours I am able to interact face-to-face with those who share the same passion that I am consumed by. To say that it is inspiring is an over simplification.
The Appalachian Trail experience is more than the approximate 2,180 miles that span from Georgia to Maine (or Maine to Georgia, depending on your perspective). It is something that involves perseverance, dedication, and heart. It requires adaptation. It involves both self-reliance and the ability to embrace those that make up your Trail family.
And during Trail Days, you are not only able to see all of that in action, but you feel it, too. I shared hugs with Rosalie "Gweem" and Daniel "Pop," Trail Angels and ATC volunteers in the Roan Highlands, a couple I had chatted with last year during the event. I laughed as Scott "Flying Pork Chop" handed out buttons that read "I heart Bob Peoples," and I saw the look on Bob's face when he finally noticed the swarms of people proudly wearing them. I talked to countless volunteers and supporters who have helped maintain and protect the Trail, and I excitedly thanked those who became ATC members or who renewed their commitment. And I watched as hikers put their packs back on and hit the Trail for the continuation of a grand adventure.
The generosity of the A.T. family will always astound me. I can't wait to see everyone again next year.
Want to see more pictures from Trail Days? Check out our gallery here.


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FM extends appreciation to IRGC-QF, Hezbollah on ISIL defeat
TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in a statement on the end of ISIL terrorist group, praised supports of Resistance Front, Quds Force, Lebanese Hezbollah as well as the Russian government.
The full text of the statement issued by the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is as follows:
Now, after six years of brave resistance against all Zionist-American conspiracies in the region, with the guidance of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution and glory of Commander of IRGC Quds Force Major General Ghasem Soleimani, the last glimpse of the hope of the 'fake' Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant is silenced and perished and a glorious flag has raised for victory of the right over wrong as well as victory of the great courageous men of Resistance over last bases of brutal source of oppression, killing and crime. Apparently, another important chapter has begun in developments in the sensitive West Asia region thanks to cooperation, coordination and vigor of all Resistance forces and regional countries who spared no efforts in taking great steps in combating terrorism, extremism and the killing of innocent human beings.
Today, those who stood beside the oppressed people of Syria and Iraq through these terrible and dark years of human history, and undertook heavy prices in battlefields and negotiations to defend human dignity and to confront the notorious terrorists, are proud of their undisputed support for the Islamic and Arab Ummah. In contrast, those who did not hesitate to plunder their brothers and sisters, added to the fire of the unfair war and unabashedly continue to spend heavy and unprofitable expenses on void summits and unofficial gatherings, merely seek to cover up their numerous mistakes and crimes and find partners for their future massacres. The Islamic world as well as regional governments and nations therefore need to be aware and alert against perpetrators of slaughter and destruction.
At the time being, with the disappearance of hope for formation of a false Islamic state in Iraq and the Levant, it has once again been proven that terrorism and the intellectual, financial, political and military supporters of this seditious phenomenon are also doomed to fail, and must be brought before international courts and consciences of the awakened nations. They need to be held accountable for their crimes and the killing, destruction and displacement of millions of defenseless and innocent people.
Now at the final stage of the fight against terrorism, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in the hope of ending fictitious ideas that are responsible for death and destruction of human beings from any religion and ritual, feels obliged to extend appreciation and congratulations to the Syrian and Iraqi governments, to all the nations of the region and the freedom-loving people, especially Resistance fighters, advisers of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Quds Force, Lebanese Hezbollah, Resistance Forces as well as the Russian government.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, acknowledging that the region and the world are in a 'major historical twist', will never deny any attempt to translate the resistance of combatants into the political arena and will pursue a genuine effort to fulfill peace, stability and regional and global security in a cooperative way.
HA/4151341
Fight Against Terrorism
IRGC Quds Force
Gen. Soleimani declares full victory over notorious ISIL terrorists
MPs felicitate leader on ISIL defeat
Iran, the silent savior of Iraq and Syria from ISIL
Parliament, ministry vow to enhance defense capabilities
Some regional countries have 'ISIL-manufacturing factories': SNSC chief
ISIL defeat, blow to US governments of now, past: Leader
Iran, Turkey foiled Israeli plot in N Iraq: Larijani
Pillars of terrorism felled in Syria, Iraq: Rouhani
ISIL caliphate over, terror threats still prevail
Resistance front proved endurance brings victory: cabinet spox
Iran,Turkey,Russia Coop. sends strong message to US
Iran urges end to war in Yemen, launch of Yemeni-Yemeni talks
Rouhani felicitates Leader, Gen. Soleimani on victory against ISIL

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For the most part, you can follow the tutorial we posted back in December: http://blog.modk.it/2012/12/happy-holidays-modkit-micro-open-for-all.html But we do want to highlight an important improvement to the board auto-detection. In the previous tutorial we assumed you were using an Arduino Mega 2560 or Arduino Uno which should be autodetected right out of the box (assuming you preinstalled the drivers). But what if you're using a different board? In this example let's assume you're using a Lilypad sewable electronics kit and that you installed the FTDI driver from http://modk.it/download.
The first time you connect the board, it won't auto-detect so you'll need to "choose board from list."
You can then pick your particular board from the growing list of supported boards.
You could then skip into the editor just to play around, but we'll choose "Setup Board Now."
You'll then plug your board back in. This helps Modkit determine which board you're configuring.
You'll need to wait a bit for your board to be detected and stored on your computer.
You may need to repeat these steps but if all goes well, you can launch into the Modkit Micro editor.
The next time you open the editor, Modkit should auto-detect your board. For further instructions please see our previous post: http://blog.modk.it/2012/12/happy-holidays-modkit-micro-open-for-all.html and as always, please leave us any feedback in the comments below. If nothing else, just leave us a quick note with the board you're testing and how it all worked.
Where is the link for the new desktop version? I do not see it on the Alpha page or in the KS message that was sent. There is only a link to download the new Modkit Link version.
The new Modkit Link seems to be working well for me and I am able to upload larger sketches to my Arduino now :).
Thanks. We'll resend the kickstarter message with the right links. The alpha page only shows it for recent alpha club members as we've been handling kickstarter through the messages you mentioned.
Thanks for the quick response. Got the update and made a quick laser tripwire project using the desktop version. Worked flawlessly.
Great. Thanks for keeping up with the progress.
I just would like to know what you are planning on your future release. Maybe support for Serial?
WOW! Really cool! I would really like to order this, or at least join the online version! Too bad your web site is broken and I can't... Sent an email and...no response. Hello...Hello...anybody out there...read your support email please.
Does auto detect mode work with arduino ethernet (the board, not the shield)?
Hi DMC - sorry we aren't set up to get alerts when someone posts a response here (and don't see where to set that up) but we did solve the issue with signing up. Thanks!
Hi Riccardo - From the Arduino Ethernet page: "based on the ATmega328 ... The 6-pin serial programming header is compatible with FTDI USB cables and the Sparkfun and Adafruit FTDI-style basic USB-to-serial breakout boards." So it looks like this would make it compatible with the Duemilanove. If you pick that, it should remember the setting. Let us know wither way!
How can we help to improve this amazing tool??..
When is the modkit available for TI MSP430?
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Guys, I put everything correctly on that simple example ;but when I click to " play " button it writes to me " error "... How can it be possible ? I have done everything as that tutorial :( Someone would help me plz ? thanks.
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My most recent column in the French daily paper Le Monde : Les pigeons de facebook. Translated from the French by Tim Gupwell.
In the book which he dedicated to the 1929 Crash (*), John Kenneth Galbraith, made the remark that if everyone talks frequently of fraud during periods of crisis, it is not because an endemic disease has suddenly turned into an epidemic, but because with everyone paying more attention to it, he who imagines that the suspicion may come to rest on him, promptly transforms himself to all intents and purposes into a denouncer.
This is a fine observation but, judging from recent experience, another reason for such an increase must be the improved education of the public.
One complains bitterly that the man on the street is insufficiently informed of the ins and outs of the current crisis; nonetheless it is no less true that in comparison with preceding periods, the public today is bombarded with explanations related to financial mechanisms. It is possible to conceive that this may also have been the case in the wake of the 1929 crash and the ensuing years of depression.
It is this enhanced awareness of the manner in which finance operates which undoubtedly explains the recent indignation of those who pay a minimum of attention to contemporary economic and financial affairs with regard to two particular incidents: the first being the losses incurred by the American bank J. P. Morgan Chase due to a calamitous policy of risk management , which are proving difficult to quantify but certainly account for more than three billion dollars; the second being the emergence of irregularities which occurred during the company Facebook's flotation on the stock exchange.
Today these practices, or the mechanisms that these practices reveal, seem scandalous although they have constituted the day-to-day practices of the world of finance for at least a hundred and fifty years.
Should we be surprised that the risk management committee of J. P. Morgan Chase was, until only a few days ago, comprised of "family friends", no doubt highly remunerated but whose lack of familiarity with the affairs they were supposed to supervise was glaring? Take for example, Mrs. Ellen Futter, the president of the American Natural History Museum. Should we be surprised that the bank easily passed the recent stress tests required by the Fed for the 19 largest American banks, thus giving it the right to distribute generous dividends which are, today, unfortunately compromised?
Should we be surprised, staying with the Facebook affair, that the biggest clients of the issuing banks had been alerted, off the record, that the future of the company was less rosy than was generally believed, which permitted them to not buy in and thus avoid any losses? Is not the explanation for this that the provision of this element of additional information had required more in-depth research which it would be unjust not to remunerate – even if the sacrosanct transparency of the markets should take a battering in the process?
Is it possible to prevent these abhorrent practices, all the more so when in a period of crisis like that of today, they find themselves splashed all over the front pages of the papers? The volatility which was artificially created on the 18th May was done so by short-selling, which is only possible because the holders of shares lend them to speculators who rush to get rid of them, before buying them back at depreciated prices. This "rental" can be highly profitable: the annualized equivalent of between 10% and 40% on the day that Facebook was listed. This practice is only legal, however, due to a loophole in the law: because the borrower is authorized to sell the shares that he has borrowed. Has one ever seen two people be owners at the same time of the same possession, other than in this unique case? What more is needed to prohibit this practice, whose harmfulness is so blatant? No more than a decree. Is such a decree in the pipeline? The markets will chant the same old refrain that "liquidity" will be affected – and everyone will nod their heads in agreement without seeking to find out what exactly they mean.
"Dumb money": this is the manner in which the professionals poke fun at the operations carried out by private individuals. 10% to 15% of the initial offer is generally set aside for this dumb money. In the case of Facebook, 25% had been retained to this effect. Indeed, why put oneself to any trouble, when a new sucker comes along every day?


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Cuba-USA
Styles / Trends
Cuban Flavors
Rusney Castillo signs with the Red Sox
by Abraham Jiménez Enoa, abraham
MLB: the ten Cuban players most talked about in 2021
Tony Oliva: "Getting to Cooperstown is not an award just for me"
The late immortality of Orestes Miñoso
Cubans in Cooperstown: six stars of the diamond
The Boston Red Sox just signed Rusney Castillo for 72.5 million dollars. The Cuban will play the next seven seasons in Fenway Park and his contract becomes the highest amount paid by a franchise to a Cuban in Major League Baseball, leaving behind the 68 million the Chicago White Sox paid for José Dariel Abreu earlier this season.
Thus, in the Red Sox Castillo joins his compatriot Yoenis Cespedes who recently arrived on the team. According to the reports of the scouts who followed the player in the showcase, in recent weeks, the value of Rusney inevitably involves his versatility, both at bat and the defense.
Castillo, 27-year-old and 5.9 foot tall is considered a five-tool baseball player, in addition to perform in any of the three outfield positions and in the infield.
According to ESPNBoston.com, Castillo will make about 12 million dollars per year and is represented by the firm Roc Nation Sports, owned by rapper Jay Z. The report also states that the managers of the Red Sox expect " the player´s rapid adaptation to the franchise and this level of baseball, and he won't have to stay and spend time in the minor leagues. "
In Cuba he participated in five seasons since 2008, and exploded as a player in the 50th National series where he averaged 324 offensively and hit 22 doubles and 18 homers. Internationally he wore the jersey of the national team on several occasions, but his best tournament was the XXXIX Baseball World Cup Panama in 2011, where he led hitters with 560 average, which earned him a spot on the All Star.
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Blood Suckers 2 slot is the sequel to Netent's Blood Suckers, a slot with a famously high RTP in excess of 97% and equally famous low volatility that usually finds itself top of the casinos' lists of games excluded when under a bonus wagering requirement! We have the same 25 pay line format over 5 reels and 3 rows here too but here a rather more Gothic feel to the game, similar to that of Microgaming's Immortal Romance. But has Blood Suckers 2 got the same sort of bite, as the original?
We have transparent reels over the background of a dark castle room, while the lady warrior in red, The blood sucking Amilia, stands menacingly on the left of the reels, her crossbow ready for some bloodshed. The card symbols take the form of stained glass windows and the Princess with her friends make the character symbols, aside from one - the terrible green demon!
The graphics are very detailed, smooth and polished, certainly an improvement on the original. The sound of slashing blades accompanies the reels and portentous music forms the game's underscore. The Wild symbol as titled forms the best 5-of-a-kind win at a deadly 400x stake while 5 scatters pay 100x. The best character icon is the Red Earl at 20x bet down to the lowest card icon at 4x bet. There are also bonus symbols for a second feature which have no pay assigned. If you trigger this with 4 Bonus symbols wins are doubled, with 5 they are trebled.
You do get a couple of random in-play events: Amilia may fire a fiery bolt onto the reels when 2 scatters have appeared and possibly expose the third necessary for the free spins. This can also occur in respect of the 'Bonus' scatters when 2 of the first 3 reels land with them.
We stumble into danger when landing 3 or more 'Bonus' icons on successive reels left-to-right. This results in a dangerous trip through underground crypts to break open coffins and receive small coin awards of 1x bet or more, hoping to find the Jewelled Axe and go straight to the next level. What we don't want is the Demon to emerge and kill our progress! Getting to the end of the labyrinth of crypts defeats the Demon and gets you a 1000x line bet (40x stake) bonus. If you trigger this feature with 4 Bonus symbols wins are doubled, with 5 they are trebled. You can also pick up free spin scatters too, and if collecting 3 you get those afterwards!
3 or more scatter icons will trigger 10 free games with all prizes tripled. They can be retriggered but you don't see Amilia on the left with her crossbow during them, nor do the Bonus scatters appear - these are replaced seemingly by extra Wilds symbols.


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Urban Myths.ca
Welsh Folk Lore
Coyote As A Hunter
: Myths And Legends Of California And The Old Southwest
Sia (New Mexico)
Coyote travelled a long distance and in the middle of the day it was
very hot. He sat down and rested, and thought, as he looked up to Tinia,
"How I wish the Cloud People would freshen my path and make it cool."
In just a little while the Cloud People gathered over the trail Coyote
was following and he was glad that his path was to be cool and shady.
After he t
avelled some distance further, he sat down again and looking
upward said, "I wish the Cloud People would send rain. My road would be
cooler and fresher." In a little while a shower came and Coyote was
contented.
But in a short time he again sat down and wished that the road could be
very moist, that it would be fresh to his feet, and almost immediately
the trail was as wet as though a river had passed over it. Again Coyote
was contented.
But after a while he took his seat again. He said to himself, "I guess I
will talk again to the Cloud People." Then he looked up and said to
them,
"I wish for water over my road-water to my elbows, that I may travel on
my hands and feet in the cool waters; then I shall be refreshed and
happy."
In a short time his road was covered with water, and he moved on. But
again he wished for something more, and said to the Cloud People,
"I wish much for water to my shoulders. Then I will be happy and
contented."
In a moment the waters arose as he wished, yet after a while he looked
up and said, "If you will only give me water so high that my eyes, nose,
mouth and ears are above it, I will be happy. Then indeed my road will
be cool."
But even this did not satisfy him, and after travelling a while longer
he implored the Cloud People to give him a river that he might float
over the trail, and immediately a river appeared and Coyote floated down
stream. Now be had been high in the mountains and wished to go to Hare
After floating a long distance, he at last came to Hare Land and saw
many Hares a little distance off, on both sides of the river. Coyote lay
down in the mud as though he were dead and listened. Soon a woman
ka-wate (mephitis) came along with a vase and a gourd for water.
She said, "Here is a dead coyote. Where did he come from? I guess from
the mountains above. I guess he fell into the water and died."
Coyote looked up and said, "Come here, woman."
She said, "What do you want?"
Coyote said, "I know the Hares and other small animals well. In a little
while they will come here and think I am dead and be happy. What do you
think about it?"
Ka-wate said, "I have no thoughts at all."
So Coyote explained his plan. . . .
So Coyote lay as dead, and all the Hares and small animals saw him lying
in the river, and rejoiced that he was dead. The Hares decided to go in
a body and see the dead Coyote. Rejoicing over his death, they struck
him with their hands and kicked him. There were crowds of Hares and they
decided to have a great dance. Now and then a dancing Hare would stamp
upon Coyote who lay as if dead. During the dance the Hares clapped their
hands over their mouth and gave a whoop like a war-whoop.
Then Coyote rose quickly and took two clubs which the ka-wate had given
him, and together they killed all of the Hares. There was a great number
and they were piled up like stones.
Coyote said, "Where shall I find fire to cook the hares? Ah," he said,
pointing across to a high rock, "that rock gives good shade and it is
cool. I will find fire and cook my meat in the shade of that rock."
So they carried all the hares to that point and Coyote made a large fire
and threw them into it. When he had done this he was very warm and
tired. He lay down close to the rock in the shade.
After a while he said to Ka-wate, "We will run a race. The one who wins
will have all the hares."
She said, "How could I beat you? Your feet are so much larger than
mine."
Coyote said, "I will allow you the start of me." He made a torch of the
inner shreds of cedar bark and wrapped it with yucca thread and lighted
it. Then he tied this torch to the end of his tail. He did this to see
that the ka-wate did not escape him.
Ka-wate started first, but when out of sight of Coyots, she slipped into
the house of Badger. Then Coyote started with the fire attached to his
tail. Wherever he touched the grass, he set fire to it. But Ka-wate
hurried back to the rock, carried all the hares on top except four tiny
ones, and then climbed up on the rock.
Coyote was surprised not to overtake her. He said, "She must be very
quick. How could she run so fast?" Then he returned to the rock, but did
not see her.
He was tired and sat down in the shade of the rock. "Why does n't she
come?" he said. "Perhaps she will not come before night, her feet are so
small."
Ka-wate sat on the rock above and heard all he said. She watched him
take a stick and look into the mound for the hares. He pulled out a
small one which he threw away. But the second was smaller than the
first. Then a third and a fourth, each tiny, and all he threw away. "I
do not care for the smaller ones," he said. "There are so many here, I
will not eat the little ones." But he hunted and hunted in the mound of
ashes for the hares. All were gone.
He said, "That woman has robbed me." Then he picked up the four little
ones and ate them. He looked about for Ka-wate but did not see her
because he did not look up. Then as he was tired and lay down to rest,
he looked up and saw her, with the cooked hares piled beside her.
Coyote was hungry. He begged her to throw one down. She threw a very
small one. Then Coyote became angry. And he was still more angry because
he could not climb the rock. She had gone where he could not go.
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Coyote's Eyes
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The Great Himalayan Trail is set to open to trekkers next month as spring arrives, a 1,700 kilometre network that features some of the highest walking trails in the world! Grab your boots and your warmest jacket, it's off to Nepal we go!
Trekkers are calling this route the "holy grail" of all hikes. It follows footpaths across the world's most incredible mountain passes and takes 5 months to complete. The trail was established in 2011 but closes each winter for the safety of the hikers. It's possible to go from one end to the other but at this point, more people have walked on the moon than undertaken this task! Most trekkers will tackle only sections of it as it's the longest and one of the most expensive trekking trips in the world.
The trail features no less than 29 high passes and paths that reach up to 6,190 metres above sea level. The trail has been greatly funded by the UK Department for International Development and while responsible tourism practises are in place, the trek is not for the unexperienced!
World Expeditions is the only trekking tour operator to offer the full traverse, describing the trip like this:
The 152 day trek commences in the far east in the Kanchenjunga region where the world's third highest peak stretches skyward, and traverses the country to the high plateaus on the Tibetan borderlands in the far west.
It's a trek that should only be considered by those with extensive trekking and mountaineering experience, a high level of fitness and a flexible approach as there will be the need to adapt to a range of situations throughout the trek.
Along the route, trekkers will be able to see all of Nepal's stunning 8,000 metre peaks, including Mount Everest but the trail will also take trekkers through remote villages with cultures that have remained intact for centuries.
Want to take on this mammoth trip? It's a 152-day trek starting in Bhadrapur and ending in Kathmandu and costs £16,990 per person. The next trip departs March 1st, spaces still available. First step? Flights to Kathmandu where the tour group gathers first before heading to Bhadrapur.
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Parents gift signs to Palm Desert High seniors to lift spirits while coronavirus cancels prom, other events
Sherry Barkas
Palm Springs Desert Sun
Class of 2020 high school students across the state and country are spending the final months of their senior year restricted to home amid the coronavirus pandemic, unable to attend milestone events such as prom, and not knowing what type of graduation ceremonies may be held.
To help lift their spirits, the Palm Desert High School PTO Graduation Committee designed and purchased lawn signs that the principal and vice principals are delivering to their homes.
The signs were designed by committee member Isabelle Castillo in school colors of red and gold. The signs have the high school logo at the top and "Class of 2020 Senior" printed in large letters with the #PDallinthistogether at the bottom.
On the back, more messages: "We're proud of you!" "#StaySeniorStrong" from the parent teacher organization and 2020 associated student body officers, respectively.
"Everyone has been feeling bad for the seniors this year because they are missing out on a lot," committee co-chair Priscilla Kubas said.
"We know there are people experiencing worse," Kubas said, but the committee wanted to do something to lift the spirits of the seniors.
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They searched the internet for ideas and saw another school had done the signs.
"We thought, this is something we can do right now," Kubas said.
The signs were paid for with graduation committee funds, she said.
All 447 members of the senior class will have a sign delivered, but patience is key as it will take some time to get to everyone.
Due to privacy concerns and protecting student addresses, only school Principal Dennis Zink and Assistant Principals Charles Mazet and Juli Corral can deliver the signs.
They said they are adhering to all coronavirus-related state and local health mandates, including keeping a personal distance of at least 6 feet and wearing masks, Zink said.
Connor Sweeney, 18, received his on Wednesday afternoon, delivered by Zink and his wife.
"It's definitely been hard on the seniors," Sweeney said, because they're missing out on events and celebrations they have looked forward to since elementary school.
"But we're making the best of it and I'm really encouraged by the staff for putting in all the work for online schooling and helping us keep our education going," said Sweeney, who will be attending Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, in the fall.
Schools throughout the Coachella Valley closed March 13 with the expectation they would reopen after April 30. But as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases continued to climb in Riverside County and the state, classrooms were ordered closed for the rest of the school year.
Zink and his team just started making the deliveries this week, doing as many as possible per day.
Deliveries are done usually in the afternoon, interspersed with school work.
"So far, the kids are thrilled," Kubas said. "The parents are excited as well."
Her daughter, Lucy, is among the Class of 2020 with plans to attend the University of Colorado Boulder in the fall. Overall, the students are adjusting to the restrictions, Kubas said.
"They understand this is completely beyond our control," she said.
Social media, Zoom, Instagram all help them stay connected with each other. The seniors are also busy studying for the academic placement tests, she said.
"I think once the date for prom rolls around and graduation, that's when it will really hit them," Kubas said.
The committee, school and district are all weighing options for a graduation ceremony or some type of celebration when the coronavirus-related stay-at-home and self-distancing mandates have been lifted.
La Quinta, Indio and Shadow Hills high schools are working on creating similar sign programs for their seniors, Desert Sands Unified spokeswoman Mary Perry said.
Palm Desert and Shadow Hills last Friday lighted up their football fields at 20:20 – the military time for 8:20 p.m. – and Indio High plans to join in this week.
"Virtual Night Lights" is a way to honor students, faculty, staff and the community and let them know they are missed and thought of. It is "not an invitation to a live event," Palm Desert officials say on Facebook.
"Tonight, we will light up our stadium lights as a symbol of hope and assurance to our students, teachers, community and all who need support during this time," Shadow Hills officials posted on the school's Facebook page.
Desert Sun reporter Sherry Barkas covers the cities of La Quinta, Indian Wells, Rancho Mirage and Palm Desert. She can be reached at sherry.barkas@thedesertsun.com or (760) 778-4694. Follow her on Twitter @TDSsherry


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Lunar New Year Box Office: The Biggest Week Ever
BY Jonathan Papish
Moviegoing in China during the weeklong Lunar New Year holiday has become essential recreation for many Chinese families in recent years. The past two years in particular have each established new box office records for the highest grossing seven-day period in any single territory.
The largest daily totals occur on the first day of the Lunar New Year when heavy ticket subsidies push down prices as low as RMB 9.9 (~$1.50).
The chart above compares daily box office totals during the 2016 holiday (February 8 – February 14) and this year's holiday (January 28 – February 3).
As the holiday progresses and subsidies dry out, we can see moviegoing demand dwindling, indicated by downward trajectories in both years.
In China's social media-dominated ecosphere, word-of-mouth additionally plays a critical role. In 2016, word-of-mouth made The Mermaid a cultural phenomenon, as well as China's all-time highest grossing film with more than $500 million in ticket sales.
Because none of 2017's Lunar New Year releases were able to replicate that success, daily box office fall-off in 2016 was more gentle than this year. Additionally, Valentine's Day coincided with the final day of the 2016 holiday period, giving the box office a significant boost.
TAGS "The Mermaid", Box Office, Chinese New Year, CNY, Highest Grossing, Lunar New Year, record-breaking, top-grossing, word-of-mouth
About the author Jonathan Papish currently covers the Chinese film industry out of New York City, but previously spent 8 years working in China. Jonathan has been a social media and digital assistant for dGenerate Films, a distributor of Chinese contemporary independent cinema and, most recently, he covered the Chinese market for BoxOffice.com. Jonathan is also an audiovisual Mandarin to English translator and has subtitled several high-profile Mainland films and television programs.
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