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thepastisalreadywritten · 10 months

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For centuries, the country’s western volcanic peninsula has been dormant, but a new era of volcanic activity could be on the horizon.

The Fagradalsfjall Volcano, a raised crater of bubbling lava — glowing bright yellow in an expanse of dark gray — is the latest eruption heralding Iceland’s new period of volcanic activity.

The eruption announced its approach on July 4 of this year, when southwest Iceland was rocked by more than 2,000 earthquakes in just 24 hours.

Not long after, seismic activity dropped off as magma rose to shallow depths and ultimately gave way to oozing molten rock on July 10.

Located next to the small mountain of Litli-Hrútur, this eruption is taking place on Reykjanes, a volcanically active peninsula that has become a popular destination among tourists looking to see lava fountaining above and pouring onto the surface.

However, the site of the new eruption is potentially hazardous — new fissures may open nearby without warning, rivers of lava can form at a quick pace, and toxic gas can quickly fill the air, according to the Iceland Met Office.

This eruption is the peninsula’s third volcanic paroxysm in a row, following on from similar lava-spewing eruptions in 2021 and 2022 — and it’s unlikely to be the last.

After an eruption last summer, Dave McGarvie, a volcanologist at Lancaster University, told National Geographic that the recent uptick in volcanic activity, “... could herald the start of decades of occasional eruptions.”

Iceland’s volcanic geology

The Reykjanes Peninsula lies about 17 miles southwest of Iceland’s capital city Reykjavik.

It sits atop the continually spreading Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where the North American plate to the west and the Eurasian plate to the east are gradually pulling apart.

Superhot, gassy magma, which is less dense than the surrounding rock, can sometimes rise into the shallow crust from buoyancy alone, but all that regional stretching also creates cracks where molten rock can infiltrate.

The peninsula’s subterranean bedlam seems to manifest as periodic busts of volcanism.

Historical accounts and studies of ancient volcanic rocks show that times of volcanic repose transition into loud seismic and eruptive awakenings in a cycle that’s transpired several times in the past few millennia.

Although the region had been volcanically dormant for centuries, the tectonic sundering happening in the depths meant that the latest eruptions have long been in the works.

A fiery new beginning

And in recent years, several sheets of magma ascended toward the surface, indicated by the changing shape of the ground and swarms of earthquakes, says Tobias Dürig, a volcanologist at the University of Iceland.

But for some time, these magmatic serpents failed to see sunlight — their escape was stymied either from the loss of their own upward momentum or because the resilient crust didn’t offer an escape hatch.

Nevertheless, as earthquakes began to crescendo in both frequency and strength from late 2019 onwards, scientists suspected that an eruption sometime in the future seemed inevitable.

That was confirmed in dramatic fashion on 19 March 2021, when lava began gushing from a 1,650-foot-long fissure in a valley of the Geldingadalur region.

These ferocious fires are gifting scientists with an unparalleled look at the connective tissue between the igneous abyss below and the lava-licked landscape above.

Their efforts help improve our understanding of Earth’s viscera, of Iceland’s volcanic cadence, and of this peninsula’s volcanic dangers.

#Fagradalsfjall Volcano #Iceland #Reykjanes #Litli-Hrútur #Reykjavik #Mid-Atlantic Ridge #volcanic activity #volcanic era #volcanic eruption #volcanoes #magma #National Geographic #Nat Geo

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tygerbug · 2 years

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Jordan Peele's NOPE (2022) is a tense, worrying, anxiety-inducing and thought-provoking horror film which deserves to be seen in its full scope on the big screen. I have no particular love for the bleak desert locations of Agua Dulce, California, but as shot on 65mm film and screened in digital IMAX the bleached desert visuals lend scale and spectacle to a film which questions the role of visual spectacle in our lives. Jordan Peele became famous for his television sketch comedy with Keegan-Michael Key, on MADtv and Key & Peele. This work often had pointed social commentary in it, which continues to be a hallmark of Peele's work. It is possible to imagine the ideas explored in Peele's horror features also being explored in his earlier sketch comedy. There is, oddly, a haunting monologue in NOPE in which one character describes a nonexistent Saturday Night Live comedy sketch starring Chris Kattan- who does not appear in this film.

Jordan Peele has quickly gained a reputation as probably the best horror director working today, and it's because his movies are not just scary and full of haunting ideas which stick with you, but also because they feel deeply personal. In his sketch comedy days, he once played President Barack Obama with Keegan Michael-Key as his "anger translator," saying the things that an average person might say if confronted with the level of bullshit that the President dealt with during his term. This was, probably, just a fantasy, presenting Obama as more relatable than he was. In these films, Peele seems to serve as his own "anger translator," populating these already terrifying situations with his own frustrations and unease with the state of the union today. All the evidence would suggest that Peele has deep misgivings and trauma from existing as a black creator in Hollywood, and this comes out in his work.

In 2017's Get Out, British actor Daniel Kaluuya played Chris Washington, who visits his white girlfriend's liberal family at their plantation-style home, and gradually realizes that he's walked into a trap. Though there's nods toward a science-fiction premise, the real horror here is how American society has traditionally treated black bodies as disposable. That their lives might not "matter." There is something universally haunting and terrifying about the scenes in which Chris's autonomy as a person is taken from him, and he is sent to the "sunken place"- where his screams will go unheard. The satirical social commentary is impossible to miss, and it's also a well-constructed horror film in which the sense of dread and danger is rising and palpable throughout. In 2019's Us a family on vacation (led by Winston Duke and Lupita Nyong'o) are terrorized by doppelgangers of themselves, who have lived a funhouse mirror life in the darkness, deprived of every advantage that this family had in the light.

In NOPE the filmmaker takes on Hollywood itself, and the idea that our lives are now lived on camera. This is just the background radiation of the film- a Hollywood which is unequal by default, and racist in a casual, unthinking way that the film doesn't dwell on. The Haywood family, who run Haywood's Hollywood Horses on a ranch in Agua Dulce, have been trying to get ahead in a small niche of the movie business for as long as OJ (Otis Jr) and Emerald Haywood (Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer) have been alive. They are already traumatized and broken by the time we first meet Emerald, late for work and doing her energetic hard-sell pitch on the set of a commercial. Steven Yeun, as former child actor and rival horse rancher Ricky "Jupe" Park, is traumatized too, but has learned to wear a smile like a mask and play the part of the carnival-barker showman. He has turned his ranch into a tourist destination, "Jupiter's Claim," selling plush toys of aliens that he would never admit are straight from his own nightmares.

Daniel Kaluuya is again an appealingly languid presence as OJ Haywood. He is not as outwardly energetic and assertive as his sister, but the film is always very much on his side, allowing you to get in his headspace throughout. He underplays it as someone who has seen too much for his young age. The film is equally sympathetic to Keke Palmer's Emerald, even as it uses her to show how destructive it is, to a person, to constantly have to hustle and prove yourself to the media powers that be, or even to be believed. Neither of them are especially good as proving themselves worthy in a rigged system, and eventually it makes them both equally reckless. It's not hard to compare this to the reckless behavior of Jupe, whose childhood trauma is explained in one of the film's scarier scenes. Like many child actors he had big dreams and was trying to prove himself, but when it mattered there was no one there to protect him, or anyone around him. And somewhere out there, there be monsters. Or maybe just animals doing what animals do.

There will be a lot of pages written about what this movie means, exactly. In some ways the film is overt about its themes but exactly what we're supposed to take away from that is up to the viewer. This is the kind of movie that film students love. It's certainly not the pointed statement that Get Out was, but it has something to say about how Americans would relate to an event like this, which makes it a fresh and unique twist on what could seem like well-trodden subject matter. Does it "mean" as much as Get Out? Not really, but it establishes its own vibe and tone which is well worth the time. There is also a level of visual spectacle to the film, which a real-life family like the Haywoods would not have the budget to fake, or to reach a mass audience in the way that this film will. This is a movie about people lower on the Hollywood totem pole, who don't have the platform of a big superhero movie, or a relatively big-budget summer movie like this.

First and foremost it's also a tense and well-crafted thriller, that goes to some genuinely unpleasant places. I heard that in some screenings the film was treated as a comedy. That was not my experience. It certainly has satirical themes which could (and should) seem flippant (one key moment involves the intervention of a "journalist" believed to be from TMZ). I read another reaction in which a large-scale event midway through the movie, as depicted, made one viewer sick for a week. It's not an especially gory sequence- the viewer is left to fill in the blanks from fragments- but there are disturbing ideas in the film which could stick with you and get under your skin. There is also a constant sense of danger. The small audience I saw the film with laughed when it finally occurred to Kaluuya's OJ to lock the car door. I don't know that it actually will stick with viewers in the same way, but there is a level of craft on display here, in a mass-appeal film, that we'd normally attribute to the likes of Carpenter or Spielberg in the 80s. And it's clever.

The iconic Keith David plays the father of the family. Brandon Perea plays Angel Torres, a UFO-obsessed clerk at this movie's version of the UFO-themed Fry's Electronics in Burbank, which closed down permanently in February 2021. Michael Wincott plays filmmaker Antlers Holst, looking weathered and tanned by the Hollywood sun, and using outdated film equipment in 2022.

At one point, OJ, Emerald and Angel have left the ranch, and another movie might have rolled the credits here. When they went to Angel's apartment instead, followed by VR gaming, vaping and shrimp sandwiches, it was clear that we weren't remotely done yet. There's a lot happening here, including enough believable CGI effects to take up a good chunk of the $68 million budget.

There are two brief shots at the very end which change the outcome of the film, and which would have been easy to fake in post or with one pickup. There's also, at least in my opinion, no hint of this outcome in the previous shot's performance, which seemed to be setting up a different kind of arrival if you cut to black there. But that might just be saving it as a surprise, and then wanting to get it over with quickly. It does feel like something Peele would have shot, but maybe an afterthought, or to give himself options. I suspect it was tested with and without those shots anyway. Get Out also had an unused alternate ending which was a bit darker, at the end of an already very dark film, and I'm sure the same discussions were had here. It doesn't make the movie better or worse, but it does leave you on a different note.

The audio was generally well-mixed. I had trouble understanding some of the dialogue, though not to a degree that it affected comprehension. On Twitter, Jordan Peele released an opening sequence for the sitcom "Gordy's Home," with a faux VHS filter over it. Footage from the ALF-like sitcom is vaguely glimpsed in the background of Jupe's scenes but is not directly shown. It easily could have been, although it might have felt too comedic. It does show how much thought was put into the backstory of these characters, and the media that surrounds and shapes them. Early in the film, Emerald misses one word in her sales pitch on the commercial set, and a VHS tape later tells us why.

There's some very subtle stuff going on, and other stuff which is about as subtle as a thousand gallons of blood dumped overhead. I think that's a good mix for a movie to have, and it shows why Jordan Peele is one of the most interesting filmmakers working today.

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I'm Charles Colis. Here's my life experience in Iba, Zambales

Zambales has become one of the best travel destinations. It is always full of holidaymakers throughout the year. There are many reasons why vacationers from different parts of the city choose Zambales, Philippines as their holiday destination.

Firstly, the region is situated on an island and therefore it offers tourists an opportunity to catch some of the most interesting sights. It is also surrounded by wonderful beaches where holidaymakers can spend their vacation.

If you love beach vacations, then Zambales, Philippines is the best place to go. The region is known to offer the best beach weather. What is more, this kind of weather is available for the better part of the year.

Here's my friend, It is summer vacation that we plan together before the end of the school year and last day of class on 2022. We are schoolmates that always bonding outside and deep talk everytime that we have a free time. Not expected that we make it enjoyful and it is a 3 days and 2 nights we've together in 1 house.

As we were going to our destination, we were already happy with the stories we knew about each other. Our flight to Iba, Zambales is 5 to 6 hours. In the morning we arrived at our friend house, his family's house is where we will stay. As soon as we arrived, I could see in their eyes that they wanted to rest, so we all rested in the room first.

When we were able to rest, everyone ate first and went straight to the beach because it was getting dark so we couldn't stay longer and continued to our friend's house because they have their own pool.

The others with us had gone up, but Joey and Jared and I continued swimming, until it got dark, we laid down and rested while talking and looking at the stars. Yoon always likes what happens when we're at sea, we just lay on the beach and I'm with my friends. If they didn't send us back there, maybe at what time will we be able to return to what we talked about so much. The vibes are different when you're talking because you can hear the sound of the waves coming towards us.

The next day we went to the river and traveled with our car. Before we could go to the river, we had to pass a lot of big rocks, because the direction was downhill and it was dangerous because it could fall on us, so we were careful and reached slowly.

Inhabitants of the river side are native Aeta. While we travel they see us and wave whether they are young or old.

After we got off, everyone immediately started swimming. It's very beautiful here in this river because it's so clear and even if you're deep, the water doesn't get dark in the middle. It's a great feeling while swimming because it's like going back to childhood because everyone is doing something, taking pictures, eating, and paddling in the water. By the way that day we were the only people in that river and we didn't have anyone else with us.

After swimming, we went up because it was too high. When we got up, we quickly went home to our friend's house to wash up and eat and rest. So the only thing I can say is 'Take vacations, and go as many places as you can. You can always make money, but you can't always make memories.'

#nature #vacation #beachlife

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mindclassic · 11 months

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Titan Submersible Embraces the Fate of Titanic

The Titan was a submersible, a cutting-edge deep-sea exploration vehicle designed to withstand extreme pressures and depths. On its last undersea tourism trip to the drowned Titanic, it faced a tragic accident that claimed five lives. The incident raised questions about the safety of deep-sea submersibles and the protocols in place to manage risk. On that fateful day of June 18, 2023, the world was rocked by a tragedy. It sends shockwaves through the entire oceanic community. Titan, a submersible operated by OceanGate, was exploring the wreckage of Titanic in the depths of the North Atlantic Ocean. The destination was about 400 nautical miles (740 km) off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada. 1. Occean Gate Inc. OceanGate Inc. is a private U.S. company based in Everett, Washington. It provides crewed submersibles for tourism, industry, research, and exploration. The company started business in 2009 by Stockton Rush and Guillermo Söhnlein. OceanGate acquired a submersible vessel, Antipodes, and later built two of its own: Cyclops 1 and Titan. In 2021, OceanGate began taking paying tourists in the Titan to visit the wreck of the Titanic. Titan Submersible As of 2022, the price to one person on an OceanGate expedition to the Titanic shipwreck was US$250,000 per person. In June 2023, the Titan submersible imploded during a voyage to the Titanic shipwreck site. Five occupants on board, including Rush faced death. An international search-and-rescue operation started on June 22. The wreckage was found on the seabed near the Titanic wreck site. The company has faced hurdles in executing its excursions to the Titanic. It has faced a series of mechanical problems and inclement weather conditions. There were instances of cancellation or delays of trips in recent years. The scuttled excursions led to a pair of lawsuits. Some high-paying customers sought to recoup the cost of trips they said they didn’t take. The Titan Expedition The submersible was carrying five people, all eager to witness the haunting wreckage of the unfortunate Titanic. But fate had other plans. As Titan descended deeper into the abyss, something went terribly wrong. Communication with the submersible was lost just 1 hour and 45 minutes into its dive. The authorities started scrambling to locate the missing vessel. The world held its breath as the search for Titan and its occupants began. For nearly 80 hours, the oceanic community held its collective breath. The search and rescue teams scoured the ocean floor for any sign of the missing submersible. Finally, a remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV) deployed from Canada's Horizon Arctic vessel. The ROV discovered a debris field containing parts of Titan. It was located about 500 meters (1,600 ft) from the bow of the Titanic. The Rescue Campaign The U.S. Navy's sonar detection had picked up an acoustic signature consistent with an implosion around the time communications with the submersible ceased. It was a chilling realization that the pressure vessel had imploded while Titan was descending. That presumably resulted in the instantaneous loss of all five unlucky souls inside the submersible. The tragedy of Titan's implosion will forever remain an unsloved mystery in the annals of oceanic history. It serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that lurk in the depths of the ocean. The accident highlights the importance of safety protocols in all underwater expeditions. May the souls of those lost in this tragedy rest in peace. It is time to examine the events that led up to the accident, the factors that contributed to it. Questions also arise about the response efforts that followed. We will also explore the lessons learned and the implications for the future of submersible technology. 2. Introduction to the Titan Submersible The Titan submersible was a state-of-the-art underwater vehicle for deep-sea exploration. It was equipped with advanced technology that allowed it to descend to depths of over 4,000 meters. It was one of the most advanced submersibles in the world. However, a tragic accident occurred during one of its missions. The accident resulted in the loss of Five lives onboard and the destruction of the vehicle. Here we will explore what happened, the factors that contributed to the accident, and communication in ensuring safety in high-risk environments. Competency of the Occean Gate & Titan According to a report by USA Today, OceanGate, the company that operated the Titan submersible, has stated that it has completed at least 14 expeditions and more than 200 dives in the Pacific, Atlantic, and Gulf of Mexico. The Titan submersible itself had completed over 50 test dives. That includes to depths similar to those of the Titanic, both in waters around the Bahamas and the pressure chamber. However, there is no specific information available on the number of trips it completed to the Titanic wreck site. 3. The Tragic Accident On a routine mission to explore the depths of the North Atlantic Ocean, the Titan submersible suddenly malfunctioned. It was descending to the ocean floor towards the wreckage of the Titanic that drowned on April 15, 1912. There still is no accurate finding as to what exactly happened. The submersible eventually crashed onto the ocean floor, causing significant damage and resulting in the loss of FIVE lives. Timeline of Events The Journey to death started on Friday, June 18, 2023. - Friday: The expedition sets off from St John’s, Newfoundland, Canada. - Saturday: British billionaire and adventurer Hamish Harding, posts on Facebook: “Due to the worst winter in Newfoundland in 40 years, this mission is likely to be the first and only crewed mission to the Titanic in 2023. A weather window has just opened up and we are going to attempt a dive tomorrow. - Sunday 8 am GMT/4 am ET: Time the submersible originally aimed to start its descent, according to a post by Harding on Instagram. It actually started its descent later. - 12 pm GMT/8 am ET: The submersible starts for a two-hour descent to the Titanic wreck, nearly 4,000 meters down. - 1.45 pm GMT/9.45 am ET: Communications between the submersible and the surface vessel was lost 1 hour and 45 minutes after starting its descent. - 7 pm GMT/3 pm ET: Titan has to return to the surface, but fails to appear. - 9.40 pm GMT/5.40 pm ET: US Coast Guard receives a report about an overdue submersible from the research vessel Polar Prince about 900 nautical miles east of Cape Cod on the US coast. - Monday: US and Canadian ships and planes are swarming the area, some dropping sonar buoys that can monitor to a depth of almost 4,000 meters. The US Coast Guard announced that the vessel suffered a ‘catastrophic implosion’. A “debris field” matching the submersible was discovered by a robotic deep-sea vessel. 4. Factors that Contributed to the Accident An investigation into the accident will continue. Nobody yet knows if the world will ever knoe the exact reasons and the details of the accident. Like many other unfortunate accidents the Titan mystry will shroud in the history. It will however raise question about the ethical validity of such adventures at the first place. There are many other question about the security factors and alternate rescue arrangements. Environmental Factors The depth at which the Titan submersible was operating was one of the deepest parts of the ocean. Thee intense pressure at those depths made the environment particularly challenging. The pressure had put a significant strain on the submersible's systems, which likely contributed to the malfunction that caused the accident. Human Error We don't know and perhaps will never know the the primary cause of the accident. Was it an equipment malfunction, human error or another external unknown unexpected reason, nobody knows the truth. Additionally, there was no reliable communication between the Titan and the lauching ship. There was no rescue submersible arrangement to dive for help in case of emergency. 5. The People Onborad The crew of the Titan submersible consisted of five people, including three Britons, a Frenchman, and an American. The crew members were: - Hamish Harding: A British billionaire and adventurer who was the chairman of Dubai-based private plane firm Action Aviation. He held three Guinness World Records, including the longest duration at full ocean depth by a crewed vessel. - Shahzada Dawood: A Pakistani investor and UK-based board member of the Prince’s Trust charity. He was also the vice-president for the Engro Corporation- Pakistan, which makes fertilizers, food, and energy. - Suleman Dawood: The 19-year-old son of Shahzada Dawood, who was a student at Strathclyde University in Glasgow. - Paul-Henri Nargeolet: A French diver and explorer who was a resident of New York. - Stockton Rush: The CEO of OceanGate, the company that operated the Titan submersible. All five crew members have presumeably died after the US Coast Guard said that the vessel had suffered a 'catastrophic implosion’1 Communication Protocols The Titan submersible communicated with its mother ship, the Polar Prince, by text messages. The submersible was required to communicate every 15 minutes, according to OceanGate Expeditions’ archived website. With no GPS underwater, the Titan have had an acoustic link with its surface vessel. The link was set up through a transponder (a device for receiving a sonar signal) on its end, and a transceiver (a device that can both transmit and receive signals) on the surface vessel. 6. Rescue and Recovery Efforts Rescue After the Titan submersible went missing on its way to the Titanic wreckage, a massive search and rescue operation was launched off the eastern coast of Canada. An international team led by the US Coast Guard, US Navy, and Canadian Coast Guard was searching the missing submersible. Support was provided by aircraft from the Royal Canadian Air Force and United States Air National Guard, a Royal Canadian Navy ship, as well as several commercial and research vessels and remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROVs). After several days of searching in a remote area of the North Atlantic, the US Coast Guard announced that the submersible had suffered a 'catastrophic implosion’. Titan Wreck Site A debris field matching the submersible was discovered by an ROV deployed from Canada’s Horizon Arctic vessel. The debris field was found close to the wreckage of the Titanic, about 500 meters (1,600 ft) from its bow. Recovery The mission then turned from rescue to recovery. However, it is unclear if any human remains will be recovered from the site. The US Coast Guard has said that many questions remain unanswered after the discovery of debris near the Titanic indicating that the submersible imploded. The incident is currently under investigation by authorities. Emergency Response Plan According to OceanGate the submersible was required to communicate every 15 minutes with its mother ship, the Polar Prince, by text messages. With no GPS underwater, the Titan would have had an acoustic link with its surface vessel. 7. Challenges Faced During Rescue The search and rescue mission for the Titan submersible posed significant challenges due to the depth and complexity of the operation. The search area was vast, covering the ocean’s surface and the depths beneath, in case the submersible had come up but was unable to communicate. The effort could have been the deepest search and rescue mission ever attempted. Wreckage of Titanic A rescue effort would have had to contend with limited visibility, extremely high pressure, and an ocean floor crowded with pieces of the Titanic’s wreckage. All that hinderences made sonar identification of the Titan difficult. The submersible’s limited oxygen supply also made the search urgent. The search-and-rescue operations for the Titan were an unusual case, as measured by the complexity, costs, time sensitivity, and scale. Unlike search-and-rescue operations on the ground that can be undertaken by volunteers and with little or no equipment, marine search and rescue is a highly specialized operation. It requires high-tech equipment, tools, training, coordination, and capacity. In this case, the search-and-rescue area was not in square kilometers or miles. Rather, it was in cubic measurements (3D). The vessel could have been anywhere around the surface, in shallow or deep waters, or on the ocean floor. While there were capable teams with the needed equipment and training, they were not sufficient to cover a large area with limited information or uncertainty about the situation 8. Lessons Learned and Future Implications The Titan submersible accident has raised questions about the safety and regulation of high-risk adventure tourism. The Boston Globe published an editorial. It staes that the deaths of the five passengers aboard the Titan submersible should be a wake-up call to stop letting wealthy tourists gallivant in outer space or the deep seas without any regulation at all. The editorial also compared the incident to the sinking of the RMS Titanic in 1912. The horrible accident led to many countries updating their maritime safety laws. The move culminated in the first International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea. The incident has also highlighted the need for better safety measures and regulations for submersibles. A submersible expert told CNN that he had warned OceanGate, the company that operated the Titan submersible, about safety concerns before the accident. 9. Long-Term Implications for Submersible Technology The incident has also highlighted the need for better safety measures and regulations for submersibles. A submersible expert told CNN that he had warned OceanGate, the company that operated the Titan submersible, about safety concerns before the accident. It remains to be seen what specific lessons will be learned from this tragedy, but it is clear that there is a need for better regulation and safety measures in high-risk adventure tourism. Is there anything else you would like to know? 10. The Ethical Implications The ethical implications of this tragedy include questions about the responsibility of companies offering high-risk adventure tourism, as well as the enforceability of waivers signed by passengers. There are also jurisdictional considerations and potential criminal charges that may arise from this incident. Additionally, there are ethical and moral questions about whether it is right to allow wealthy tourists to engage in high-risk activities without proper regulation and safety measures in place. It remains to be seen what specific lessons will be learned from this tragedy, but it is clear that there is a need for better regulation and safety measures in high-risk adventure tourism. Moving Forward After Tragedy The tragedy involving the Titan submersible was a devastating event that had a profound impact on the subsea industry. However, by learning from the lessons of this tragedy, we can move forward and ensure that the safety of submersible crew members is always a top priority. We owe it to those who lost their lives in this incident to do everything in our power to ensure that it never happens again.The tragedy that occurred with the Titan submersible serves as a stark reminder of the risks involved in deep-sea exploration. While the incident was devastating, it has spurred important conversations and changes in safety protocols across the industry. By examining what happened and working to improve safety measures, we can continue to push the boundaries of scientific discovery. We need to ensure the foolproof protection of the lives of those who venture into the depths. Read the full article

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xtruss · 11 months

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Inside The World of Ultra Wealthy Extreme Tourism

— By Anna Skinner | June 22, 2023

Ultra-luxurious vacations costing hundreds of thousands and even millions of dollars have increased in popularity since COVID-19 traveling restrictions have eased.

Luxurious vacations can include everything from visiting the International Space Station, to scaling Everest, to going on a private jet tour around the world's safaris.

Such excursions can threaten the environment or lead to exorbitant rescue missions and, rarely and most recently, tragedy.

Many consider a vacation as an escape to the beach for a week or, if they're lucky, traveling overseas. But for the world's ultra-wealthy travelers, the sky isn't even the limit.

For a price, tourists have access not only to the depths of Earth's oceans to visit the RMS Titanic in its final resting place, but also to out-of-this-world destinations like the International Space Station.

These excursions can be risky. The former—a trip costing $250,000 per person—took a horrifying turn as five people are now presumed dead after their submersible lost communication only one hour and 45 minutes into its trip. Operator OceanGate Expeditions announced Thursday afternoon that it believes all five lives have "sadly been lost," and the U.S. Coast Guard said that debris found in the area was consistent with a "catastrophic implosion" of the vessel.

For some, the risk involved in going on the ultimate adventure is all part of the appeal, and businesses to cater to their taste for adventure are booming.

In perhaps the most extreme example, three civilians paid an estimated $55 million each to board a SpaceX rocket and be blasted to the International Space Station in April 2022.

Other wealth thrill-seekers have to content themselves with staying on Earth. A trip to the South Pole can be arranged for about $100,000. A no-expense-spared expedition to conquer Everest costs about the same, although for the elite it is becoming rather crowded: on a single day in 2019, 354 climbers made it to the top.

For those seeking a slightly more sedate taste of the wild, sought-after trips span from luxurious African safaris to guided tours in the Arctic Circle.

Exclusivity, adventure, and danger are a potent mix for the ultra-rich, and it is increasingly becoming impossible for them to resist the allure—or to brag about it afterward.

Guests observe elephants at the Singita Serengeti House in Africa. Courtesy of Mike Johnson/Singita

A Look Inside a Wealthy Vacation

International travel companies like Abercrombie and Kent offer one-of-a-kind excursions that present incredible opportunities, such as searching for Bengal tigers in India or encountering the endangered mountain gorilla in the Ugandan wild. Many of these luxurious vacations are equipped with the utmost comforts. In Abercrombie and Kent's case, clients have access to a private jet.

Trips come with a four- to six-digit price tag. With the more luxurious options, clients can experience some of the world's elusive locations crackling with adventure while bypassing many of the headaches that accompany world travel.

Abercrombie and Kent's director of media relations Pamela Lassers told Newsweek that the international travel company strives to "create thrilling adventures for top-tier clients who have pretty much done everything."

Take for example Abercrombie and Kent's 25-day trip "Wildlife Safari: Around the World by Private Jet 2024", which takes clients on a private jet tour around the world, exposing them to a multi-continental safari with everything from snow monkeys and whale sharks to orangutans, gorillas and Bengal tigers in one trip.

The trip, which costs just shy of $165,000 per person, often sells out within three months.

By participating, clients not only are exposed to myriad environments and safaris, but they are able to bypass international gateways and are accompanied by their own crew on the private jet. Private transportation saves time, which Lassers says many Abercrombie and Kent clients, often busy entrepreneurs, don't have much of.

"They have traveled a lot and seen a lot of the world and now they are interested to getting to more remote places," Lassers said of Abercrombie and Kent's clientele, who seek out the organization's wildlife safaris or expedition cruises to Antarctica.

Lassers added that many of the destinations include access to experts to educate travelers. For example, when a client visits Antarctica, they might encounter a specialist who educates them on the changes that have taken place on the continent because of climate change.

“They have traveled a lot and seen a lot of the World and now they are interested to getting to more remote places.” — Abercrombie and Kent Director of Media Relations Pamela Lassers

"It's a learning vacation in addition to being an adventure," Lassers said.

Lassers told Newsweek that Abercrombie and Kent has seen a dramatic uptick in those seeking adventurous vacations through the company, and 2023 is the company's strongest year in its 61-year history. She said that the COVID-19 pandemic influenced the way people travel and inspired them to take advantage of trips that expose them to the world.

Easing COVID-19 travel restrictions also has led to an increase in Singita bookings as well. Singita is an African-based game lodge operator exposing visitors to safari lodges and wildlife reserves.

Guests partake in a hot air balloon ride at the Singita Serengeti House in Africa. Courtesy of Singita

"Singita has seen an incredible bounce back in business; and demand for ecotourism," Singita spokesperson Lisa Carey told Newsweek in a statement. "Our guests are longing to travel consciously; to get into nature to disconnect from the pressure of daily life."

Singita lodges expose travelers to "restorative sanctuaries and encounters in the bush that guests won't find anywhere else," accompanied by privacy and award-winning hospitality, according to Carey. In addition to witnessing African wildlife in their natural habitat, Singita guests can choose from a variety of luxury accommodations and activities, such as massage treatments.

Rates for the luxurious lodges vary greatly, depending on the size of room and what part of the year a tourist books their vacation. For example, at the Singita Faru Faru Lodge, rates are as low as $1,910 per adult per night in a suite for the off-season to $12,254 per night for a two-bedroom suite, which can accommodate up to four guests.

The organization appeals to clients with a philanthropic heart, as well.

"They can contribute to numerous conservation initiatives and community empowerment [programs]," Carey said. "Modern conservation requires a keen focus on keeping tourism, communities and wildlife in a constructive balance. Our guests are looking for ways to travel more responsibly and be immersed in nature and learn about local cultures or food; and to make a difference by choosing to travel with a sustainable provider."

The Darker Side of Luxurious Travel

Exploring the far corners of the world comes with risks, too.

There is the threat to life that the Titan submersible crew has encountered. Action Aviation Chairman Hamish Harding, who was aboard the Titan submersible, has taken several dangerous trips that expose him to extreme parts of the world.

In March 2021, Harding shared an Instagram photo of receiving a Guinness World Record award from actor and singer John Travolta for breaking the Round-the-World record for an aircraft flying over the North and South Poles. Harding and former International Space Station Commander Colonel Terry Virts set the record at 46 hours, 40 minutes and 22 seconds in 2019.

In the post, Harding writes that curiosity is "utterly addicting" and stated his foremost goal as "the complete exploration of our Earth and beyond".

Harding's trips have included visiting the ocean's deepest point at Challenger Deep—more than 35,000 feet below the ocean's surface near the Mariana Trench. In 2016, he accompanied astronaut Buzz Aldrin in traveling to the South Pole. He also took part in a project that reintroduced cheetahs to India.

Harding and the other four passengers on the submersible—Stockton Rush, Paul-Henry Nargeolet, Shahzada Dawood and Suleman Dawood—are now feared to be dead. A rescue mission discovered debris related to the sub near the Titanic's resting place.

The Titan is a carbon fiber and titanium submersible. All five passengers onboard are feared to be dead. Oceangate

Another extreme adventure sought after by wealthy travelers is climbing Everest, a dangerous journey that has led to hundreds of fatalities. In May, Outside magazine reported that for 2023, fatalities had already reached double digits with several climbers still missing.

More often than risking a person's wellbeing though, wealthy travel can threaten the environment.

For example, private jets can worsen global warming by producing greenhouse gases from burning fuel. For several years, executives and other members of the world's wealthiest class have faced criticism for flying private jets to destinations. In November 2021, the BBC reported that private jets usually produce significantly more emissions per passenger than commercial flights.

Lorri Krebs, a professor of geography and sustainability at Salem State University, told Newsweek that easing COVID-19 travel restrictions and the allure of posting showy photos on social media both contribute to wealthy travelers at times taking advantage of some of the world's most precious resources.

"It's our natural resources that they're after," Krebs said, citing instances such as U.S. National Parks becoming overrun with tourists. "It's exacerbated by social media and people wanting to post the greatest things they've done. They want those pictures and those experiences, and they want to show them off.

"People want to do something that other people can't do," she added.

The lavish trips come with a high cost, and not only that paid for by the tourists. The trips require support mechanisms, such as a potential rescue of travelers hiking Mt. Everest or, recently, multiple organizations racing against the clock to rescue the 23,000-pound submersible lost thousands of feet beneath the ocean's surface.

Krebs explained that although all wealthy travelers aren't worsening the environment, those seeking the highest comforts while they travel could be causing harm. For example, those visiting the Titanic's resting place may disturb the water currents around the ship's remains.

"They want to see the most fragile environment or most fragile ecosystem," she said. "They want to see the gorillas or polar bears, and those are the ones at risk of the biggest impact."

“They want to see the gorillas or polar bears, and those are the ones at risk of the biggest impact.” — Professor Lorri Krebs

Krebs commended the travelers and organizations that are conscious of their impact and those who choose to redirect the tourism dollars to beneficial conservation efforts or toward becoming a monetary lifeforce for underdeveloped countries.

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8 Real Use Cases for Augmented Reality

One of the major forces driving the digital sector forward is augmented reality or AR. The global AR market size was estimated at USD 25.33 billion in 2021 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 40.9% from 2022 to 2030.

That's because augmented reality (AR) software, headsets, and smart glasses can potentially improve almost every sector of the economy, from retail to manufacturing. We probably won't have to wait until 2020 for AR to significantly influence society as a whole because it can address some of the most prominent issues and pain points.

Extended Reality Technology Services are becoming more accessible and affordable, with many smartphones now equipped with AR capabilities. This makes it easier for users to experience AR without additional hardware. It is a relatively new and innovative technology that has captured the attention of many developers and creators. As a result, many new and exciting Extended Reality applications are being developed, driving interest and adoption of the technology.

Here are 8 of the top use cases for augmented reality technologies that are about to take off, ranging from remote work to education:

Medical Training

By delivering an immersive and dynamic learning environment, augmented reality (AR) has the potential to revolutionize medical education. Medical students can observe and interact with organs, bones, and other anatomical structures more naturally by using AR to display three-dimensional replicas. Real-time visualization of medical imaging data, such as CT or MRI scans, is also possible using augmented reality.

AR / VR App Development can be utilized to deliver practical training for medical device usage, upkeep, and troubleshooting. Medical students can learn to use and repair medical devices dynamically and interestingly by superimposing virtual graphics onto actual ones.

Tourism Industry

For the tourism industry, Extended Reality Technology Services has the potential to be a game-changer. By superimposing digital material over the actual environment, augmented reality improves the visitor experience. Virtual tours of museums, landmarks, and tourist destinations can be made using augmented reality. Visitors can take the virtual tour and view the site from various perspectives using a smartphone or tablet.

Maps and instructions can be given to visitors using augmented reality. Apps that use Extended Reality Technology Services can place virtual arrows and signs over the actual world to direct visitors. By superimposing translations over the real world, augmented reality can assist visitors in communicating with locals. Apps for augmented reality translation can translate text, menu items, and signage in real-time.

Public Security

People nowadays will quickly go for their smartphones in an emergency to find out what is happening, where to go, and if their loved ones are safe. Also, when there is a fire or an earthquake, first responders try to determine who needs help and how to get them to safety.

Augmented Reality App Development is shown the potential to resolve both public safety puzzle pieces. First responders who use AR glasses can be warned of dangerous places and can see in real-time who needs help while being aware of their surroundings. For those in need, location-enabled AR/VR app development can provide the best routes and directions to safe areas and locations with firefighters or medical personnel.

Education

Extended Reality Technology Services have the potential to transform education by making learning more engaging, interactive, and immersive. As technology continues to develop, we can expect to see even more innovative uses of AR / VR App Development in the classroom. AR can be used to create virtual field trips that allow students to explore different parts of the world or historical events.

For example, a history teacher could use the Augmented Reality App Development to take students on a virtual tour of the pyramids in Egypt, giving them a chance to experience history more interactively.

Restaurant

AR / VR App Development has an influence on almost every industry in restaurants. AR and VR have begun to be used by restaurant businesses for marketing and promotion. In addition, AR VR aids in staff training and offers captivating customer experiences. The food industry is one such industry that AR and VR restaurants are attempting to break into.

Ordinary menus are transformed into engaging, interactive displays using augmented reality, entertaining even the most seasoned customer. Extended Reality Technology Services is helpful for workforce training, marketing strategies, and eating enjoyment. Learning food preparation and other job-related skills is made more accessible by technology.

Entertainment

By connecting with people and fusing the actual world with the virtual one, augmented reality gives entertainment a new level.

Extended Reality Technology Services have effectively aided the entertainment sector in PR and marketing activities for motion movies, television, and other promotional campaigns.

A fresh lease of life has been given to print media, such as magazines and newspapers, by the development of augmented reality technology. Reading is presently a popular activity among older, wealthier individuals, but AR technology has the potential to make it more attractive to younger individuals.

Design and Modelling

AR assists professionals in visualizing their finished projects throughout the creative process in fields including interior design, architecture, and construction. With headgear, architects, engineers, and design experts may enter their structures immediately to see how they would look and even make real-time adjustments. Using AR headset visualization, urban planners may even simulate how complete city plans might seem. AR technology is ideal for any design or modeling tasks involving spatial connections.

Logistic

Augmented Reality (AR) has the potential to transform the logistics industry by increasing efficiency, reducing errors, and enhancing safety.

AR can help warehouse workers locate products more efficiently by overlaying digital information in the real world. For example, workers can wear AR-enabled glasses that display the location of a specific product on a shelf, reducing the time needed to find it. This can improve inventory management and reduce the time spent on manual inventory checks.

AR can guide workers through picking and packing, reducing errors and improving efficiency. Workers can wear AR-enabled glasses that display information about the items they need to pick, their location, and instructions on how to pack them.

Summing up

Extended Reality has become an un-detachable part of technology when developing easy-to-use and interactive experiences for users. Augmented Reality App Development allows them to interact with digital objects in the real world, making the experience more immersive, engaging, and fun.

Businesses and brands use AR more frequently to promote their products and services. AR experiences can showcase products more interactively and engagingly, increasing customer engagement and sales. If you want to infuse the power of AR in your mobile app, hire Extended Reality App Development Services Los Angeles.

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Who is Brandon Manyo Dixon? Suspect shooting of tourists

Who is Brandon Manyo Dixon? Suspect shooting of tourists Brandon Manyo Dixon was identified as the shooter British tourists in Venice on July 30. Let's see that who is Brandon Manyo Dixon and the suspect who shot and killed British tourists.

Who is Brandon Manyo Dixon?

Brandon Manyo Dixon is wanted by police after allegedly shooting two visitors in Venice in July. The suspect was depicted in a photo released Wednesday by Los Angeles police. The LAPD asked the public to come forward with information about the suspect. In Venice Beach, the suspect was seen on video chasing bystanders and shooting at them, police said. Police are searching for a man seen on surveillance video shooting two British tourists in the Venice Beach neighborhood of Los Angeles over the summer.

Why did the suspect shoot the two Britons?

According to the LAPD, on July 30, Dixon and an accomplice got into a fight with two British visitors outside a bar. DHis discussion reportedly turned into a violent confrontation. Dixon allegedly shot the victims after chasing them with a gun. However, the victims survived. Also read: Walmart virginia shooting,Manager andre marcus bing ,what happened Explained ? The LAPD released video footage that depicts a man chasing two people in a crowded area, armed. "Both of the victims sustained significant gunshot wounds and were hospitalized for their injuries," they later said, surviving.

Brandon Manyo Dixon - Wanted by Police:

A 31-year-old leader of a digital agency is one of two British visitors who were shot by a shooter in Los Angeles, Charlie Rodman was shot in the hip while vacationing with a friend after an argument with the gunman, Brandon Manyo Dixon, who the LAPD is currently looking for. In an effort to track down Dixon, who is wanted for attempted murder, police have now made CCTV footage of the incident on July 30 public. The tourists got into a violent dispute with Brandon Manyo Dixon and his friend while they were both waiting outside a Venice Beach pub, according to the police. When the argument grew physical, Dixon shot and critically injured the two terrified Britons as he fled the scene, chasing them with his revolver. Mr. Rodman received care in the hospital Dixon is still being sought by authorities; He is considered armed and dangerous. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, Brandon Manyo Dixon is wanted for attempted murder after he is accused of shooting two British visitors in the 20 block of Windward Avenue on July 30, 2022. Call 911 if you see him, LAPD said. The incident happened It was captured on surveillance video released by the LAPD. Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact Detective Jurado at (310) 482-6369 or (323) 229-6286, or by email at [email protected]. Tipsters can also call 877-LAPD-247 or Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS. A masked mob attacked and shot Florida vacationers in Venice in February. The homeless population in Venice, a popular tourist destination, grew until authorities recently cleaned up the area. Venice has long been a target for crime and drug use. What was the reaction of the people? His father Chris Rodman told It's been a very traumatic experience for Charlie and the family. It's every parent's worst nightmare. 'He'd flown out on holiday with a friend and the two of them were also looking into a couple of possible business ventures. D Todd McCormick commented, I'm sure he's a nice guy. Covid made him do it, no doubt. Frank Dorsey commented, When they catch him, he points a gun at the police,,,no court date needed. Kitzer tweeted, The LAPD has identified the suspect as Brandon Manyo Dixon. Dixon and his friend got into an argument with two tourists from England. The argument then turned into a fight, police said. Dixon allegedly chased the victims with a gun. Follow us Facebook For more updates. Read the full article

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Top 10 Things to Do In Ranthambore

Ranthambore is a great place to explore for all those who love Jungle expeditions. As you know, Ranthambore is the home to a large number of royal cats and other than that, it offers so many unmatchable attractions and adventurous activities.

So, if you are planning a vacation to Ranthambore, do consider visiting all those tourist destinations and try to make the most of your trip with your family & friends.

Ranthambore National Park is one of the most popular tourist attraction points and frequently visited by the tourists. Located in Sawai Madhopur, approx 130 km from the Jaipur city, this national park is a must visit place if you are in Ranthambore.

Here are some of the best places to visit in Ranthambore for wildlife photographers as well as leisure travelers.

Top 10 Things to Do In Ranthambore

Jeep Safari in The Jungle of Ranthambore

Stalk The Wild Beasts

Bird Watching At Ranthambore National Park

Explore the Mysterious Kachida Valley

Hot Air Ballooning

Take A Stroll At Padam Talab

The Glorious Jogi Mahal

Hiking Up The Ranthambore Fort

Visit To Ranthambore School Of Art

Rajiv Gandhi Regional Museum

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Jaipur to Ranthambore Tour Ranthambore Photography Tour

Jeep Safari in the Jungle of Ranthambore

The extraordinarily dense jungle of Ranthambore has a stunning panorama and is well-known for its herbal beauty. Jeep safari in Ranthambore is typically organized via way of means of the authority officers of the jungle area.

There are time slots for the jeep safari, one is withinside the morning 6:30 AM and any other is withinside the afternoon 2:00 PM.

It could be higher in case you are making a complicated jeep safari reserving in Ranthambore from their reliable website.

Related Blog: Ranthambore Safari Timings 2022 - 2023

Stalk the Wild Beasts

As you know Ranthambore is home to royal tigers and one of the nice locations to capture a glimpse of them. Here you may get an excellent danger to witness them of their herbal habitat.

As in step with the govt. records, there are sixty two tigers with inside the Ranthambore National Park at present.

Compared to some other National Wildlife sanctuary, right here you may have the very best possibility to identify the tigers. Focus to your cameras withinside the zon 1 to 5, due to the fact the ones are the nice zones to seize that stunning beast to your digital digicam roll.

Bird Watching At Ranthambore National Park

Ranthambore National Park is a paradise for bird lovers because of its dense jungle area and beautiful natural climate. Ranthambore is home to 250+ bird species, so you can enjoy bird watching to the fullest.

There are many beautiful birds to photograph at this park, including the flamingos, Asial Palm Swift, Ibis, falcon, Crested Grebe, Wagtail, and many more.

Explore the Mysterious Kachida Valley

Kachida Valley is located in close proximity to the outskirts of Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan. This area consists of a large population of panthers, who migrated here to avoid conflicts with the Royal Bengal Tigers. It is also home to a sizable population of sloths, who are attracted towards the bee hives & large ant hills here. You can reach Kachida Valley only via a Jeep Safari. The surroundings are also extremely beautiful & great for some photography.

In addition to leopards, and bears, you can also see them easily in this park. Explore this mysterious valley as soon as possible.

Hot Air Ballooning

In Ranthambore, this is one of the best adventure activities. Such adventure activities are best performed in Ranthambore because the views from above are truly stunning. Imagine spending one hour at a height of 2000 to 4000 ft in the air!

The best part of this activity is swinging the balloon amidst air at such a height, you will be cherishing it for all your life. And trust us, it is completely safe.

take A Stroll At Padam Talab

Surrounded via way of means of the dense jungle location and delightful flora, this staggering splendor is positioned withinside the Ranthambore National Park. It is a domestic to such a lot of individual migratory birds.If you're a nature lover & chook watcher, you have to now no longer omit this spot at any cost!!

Spotting such a lot of individual birds without delay and shooting them for your body is some thing you could do right here. There are excessive possibilities to be able to seize the tiger right here as it's miles their favourite spot to quench their thirst.

The Glorious Jogi Mahal

Located close to the banks of Padam talab, this super historical historical shape which was once constructed via the kings of Jaipur. This vicinity is surrounded by means of the lush greenery and the tremendous lake.

Now it has been transformed into a visitor house, and it is very famous amongst amusement vacationers due to the fact of its historic linkage. The pleasant section is it’s vicinity close to the jungle area.

Hiking Up The Ranthambore Fort

Ranthambore Fort is one of the most prominent landmarks of Ranthambore National Park. Although, over 1000 years old, the fort still presents a grand picture. The ruined walls amidst the wild jungles, give it a forlorn yet royal kind of air. Those with an eye for nature will be delighted by the views from the top of the fort, which looks out on the enchanting jungles below. An absolute paradise for photography. As you arrive at the fort, you will see a seemingly endless flight of stairs going up the fort. Climbing these stairs, one almost feels as if the fort is a living entity, whispering tales of its colourful past. Lots of Langurs (white-bodied monkeys with a black face) have now taken up residence in the fort.

Visit To Ranthambore School Of Art

Unlike other art schools in the country, Ranthambore Art School is a unique school that is popular for working around tigers. You will see many murals of tigers and other endangered species.

This school is dedicated to creating awareness "Save the Tigers". If you are an art lover, don't forget to visit this place, you can also buy beautiful paintings for your collection here

Rajiv Gandhi Regional Museum

If you are a history buff, you should definitely visit the Rajiv Gandhi Regional Museum, one of the four in India. Its purpose was to raise awareness of the diversity of life on our planet.

Here you can learn about rare plants, wildlife, natural resources, geological facts, etc. There is also a library that provides extensive information about the biodiversity of our country.

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Algérie 03 // Bled

Nous venons de débarquer sur le tarmac d’Oran et les premières impressions que m’avait procuré l’attente de notre départ à l’aéroport de Marseille trouvent ici une nouvelle confirmation. Nous sommes, à priori, les seuls non-algériens de notre vol. Autour de nous, dans la file d’attente du contrôle des visas, beaucoup de familles, des ados, des gosses, des femmes, des hommes, quelques dames que leur grand âge empêche d’avancer sans l’aide d’inconnu·es et du personnel de bord. Une étrange sensation aussi : celle que chacun et chacune ici possède une raison intime, profonde, personnelle, d’effectuer le trajet.

C’est la première fois que les vols reprennent normalement depuis le Covid. La quasi-totalité des gens autour ne sont pas là pour que pour un simple voyage mais aussi pour un retour : voir le pays qu’ils ont quitté, les leurs qu’ils ont laissé ici en partant, qu’ils peuvent enfin retrouver pour quelques semaines, quelques mois, parfois pour toujours.

Océane et moi, à contrario, suscitons la curiosité et l’enthousiasme. On nous parle et on nous sourit. On s’étonne de notre présence : nous sommes d’authentiques “touristes étrangers” et les seuls dans cet aéroport ! Nous apprendrons plus tard la géométrie variable de ce terme “touriste”. Chez notre ami, Mohammed, les “touristes” ou les “immigrés”, pour les locaux, ce sont eux : tous les trans-nationaux, tous les membres de la diaspora algérienne éparpillée en Europe, essentiellement en France, qui reviennent au pays, au bled, chaque année.

Ce qui se dessine ici, dans ces premiers pas sur le carrelage de l’aéroport Ben Bella, c’est une impression que ne fera que se confirmer au fil des jours : le faible intérêt que le gouvernement algérien accorde au développement du tourisme étranger, contrairement à ses deux voisins marocain et tunisien. Dans la chaleur maritime d’Oran, on repense à toutes ces choses inhabituelles qui ont précédé notre arrivée. Les remarques de celles et ceux qui n’y sont jamais allé : “en Algérie ? Ah ouais... moi j’irais plutôt au Maroc tu vois.” - “l’Algérie ?! Mais c’est dangereux là-bas !” Les encouragements de celles et ceux qui y ont vécu : “l’an prochain, tu viens avec nous au bled, inch’allah !” Cet intérêt et ce lien préliminaire au voyage, qui lui donne un sens évident : rendre visite à la famille d’une amie, qui n’a malheureusement pas pu nous suivre cette année. Puis tous ces détails qui nous ont fait réaliser que partir visiter l’Algérie, ce n’était pas vraiment banal ou répandu... Les prix irrémédiablement élevés des billets d’avion, dans un contexte de promotions insensées pour toutes les autres destinations.. La démarche onéreuse, lente et fastidieuse de demande de visa, qui s’effectue directement dans l’un des rares consulats algériens en France. Les recommandations, qui mettent toujours en avant le danger potentiel de certains lieux et les contraintes relatives au mode de vie, à la religion d’état, aux traditions locales...

Bon.

On entre à pas de loups en Algérie, et lorsque nous retrouvons Mohammed sur la parking de l’aéroport, son moteur, démarré la main directement dans le capot, nous accueille en fanfare, Soolking à fond dans les enceintes.

-posté le 15/10/2022

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7245Khz 1154 16 AUG 2022 - RNZ PACIFIC (NEW ZEALAND) in ENGLISH from RANGITAIKI. SINPO = 54444. English, music until pips and news @1200z anchored by Peter McIlwaine. QRM=NARC net. Remuera eye surgeon Philip Polkinghorne can now be identified as the man who was charged today with murder for the Easter Monday death last year of his wife, Pauline Hanna. A state of emergency has been declared on the West Coast, on Tuesday night, with heavy rain likely to cause significant flooding and dangerous river conditions. Chris Hipkins told the New Zealand International Education Conference yesterday that rebuilding enrollment is the first priority in the government's newly released strategy for the sector. He says research shows safety has become more important than ever for prospective students. Being a safe place. A safe country has now moved from being the 10th most important factor that prospective students consider when they're deciding where to study to being the number one. With less than a year until its launch, Broadcasting Minister Willie Jackson says he is willing to address opposition concerns over the independence of the new government funded public media entity. Frustrated Rotorua business owners believe the amount of emergency housing in the city is contributing to a recent spate of ram raids. One local, Don Patterson, says people are avoiding what used to be the country's most popular tourist destination. Record low water levels are being recorded in China’s Yangtze River and its two biggest freshwater lakes as parts of the country endure historic heatwaves and drought. Rapper A$AP Rocky has been charged with assault with a firearm in connection with a shooting in Hollywood last year. The 33-year-old, who has had two US number one albums, could face up to nine years in prison if found guilty. Sports. @1204z trailer for RNZ "Our Changing World". @1205z Weather Forecast: heavy rain "Red Warning". @1206z "All Night Programme" anchored by Peter McIlwaine. Backyard fence antenna, Etón e1XM. 100kW, beamAz 325°, bearing 240°. Received at Plymouth, United States, 12912KM from transmitter at Rangitaiki. Local time: 0654.

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silverlineswap · 2 years

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Bitcoin, Surf & My Crackdown on Gangs Bringing More Tourists than Ever to El Salvador, Says Bukele

El Salvador is seeing a rise in foreign visitors. President Nayib Bukele of the nation claims that his policies, which include the adoption of bitcoin (BTC), are the main causes of the increase in tourists to the Central American country. Last year, Bukele was the driving force for a bill making bitcoins a legal tender. He posted on Twitter to express his happiness that El Salvador was among the top 15 countries for “best-performing [international] destinations in terms of revenues” from January to May 2022, according to data from the World Tourism Organization.

The organization examined international tourism receipts as part of its investigation and evaluated the true percentage change over 2019 figures. Although El Salvador’s tourism growth in the years following the coronavirus epidemic was just 6%, it was still a significant increase compared to the 86% growth experienced by Rep. Moldova, which came in the first place. El Salvador was the top-placing country in Latin America, and its score of 6% was double that of Mexico, the only other American country in the top 15.

Bukele stated on Twitter that “just a few countries” have been “able to revive” their travel and tourist industries to “pre-pandemic levels.” The “reasons behind” the increase were “mostly bitcoin and surfing,” according to Bukele, who noted that the World Tourism Organization’s data included information on international travel. Bukele also provided information from the Google Mobility Report that showed individuals, both domestic and foreign visitors, spend more time in parks, stores, and transit stations in 2022 and 2021 than they did in 2020.

The Salvadoran President, unable to resist the impulse to reward himself once more, wrote as follows in his conclusion:

“Internal tourism is growing even more, mainly because of our crackdown on gangs.”

The international community has become divided over the government’s campaign against pandillas street gangs, with many detractors arguing that Bukele’s government has abused the human rights of both detainees and individuals who are accused of being gang members.

The murder rate has dropped to zero on consecutive days for the first time in a number of years, according to Bukele, who has asserted that his approach has been an unparalleled success.

He said,

“[El Salvador] has gone from being the most dangerous country in the world to the safest nation in Latin America.”

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letsmountainmagictreks · 2 years

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Group joining trek to Everest Base Camp in Autumn 2022/2023

Nepal is a small country but one of the most popular trekking destinations for tourist in the world. With the pristine natural resources, religious and cultural heritage sites, numerous peaks including 8 out of 14 world’s highest peaks, Nepal has always lured the travelers, tourists or trekkers of all around the globe. In Nepal trekking to the base camp of Mt. Everest is one of the greatest and reputed achievements to anyone; as a result, Everest Base Camp Trek has become the popular trekking package admired by the trekkers and adventure sportsmen. Although EBC Trek is the renowned trek, there are many individual trekkers who lack information and proper guidance about Everest Base Camp Group Trek, For the individual trekkers, every trekking agency organizes the group joining trek on fixed departure date to minimize the cost of EBC. Check our website for the cost and services info this is important for you all. Trip operator and trekkers both can make plan as per demand about our ‘Fixed departure date’ and Booking terms and conditions.

Why Group Join Trek to Everest Base Camp?

Group joining trek to Everest Base Camp in Autumn as solo individual trekker may be difficult due to off the beaten trails, long and monotonous trip, risky trails and dangerous dense jungle walk with up and down. However, joining the group for EBC Trek makes the trek easy, safety, memorable and blissful. It also offers the trekkers to trek along with the fellow trekkers of different countries and develop the intimacy as well as the feeling of fraternity with them. To the individual trekkers who admire EBC Trek, Mountain Magic Treks team highly recommend to join our group of Everest Base Camp Trek. If you trek in group, the price of EBC Trek will become comparatively cheaper than trekking solely. Book the best 15 days Everest Base Camp Trek package to enjoy the group trek.

Some advantages of joining the group for EBC Trekking:

Some disadvantages of joining the group for EBC trekking:

Group Trek helps to maintain the friendly and helpful atmosphere throughout the journey. Trekking in group will always boost the confidence of the trekkers. In long trek like Gokyo & Chola Pass via Everest Base Camp Trek trekkers support and help one another. Group Joining Trek will make the trek cheaper than trekking individually. The trekkers exchange their culture, language, understanding, ideas, personality, etc. Also they may get good friends in trek. While trekking in group, there will be less fear of being attacked by wild animals or any other negative minded people. There may arouse conflict due to by-polar thoughts and understanding. The trek can be hasty or slow depending upon the trekkers pace and health. If anyone gets injured or ill, the trek may be affected. Sometime group trekkers have to share the dorm with fellow trekkers due to pack lodges or tea houses.

Which Trekking Company is the best option for EBC trekking in the Himalayas of Nepal?

When it comes for trekking in the Himalayas, the local trekking companies based in Nepal is always the perfect choice. If you wonder why local trekking company based in Nepal; the simple answer is: Only authorized Nepalese agencies can provide the best trekking experience of Everest region trekking. There are many non-Nepal based trekking companies which claim to provide the best trekking packages but demand expensive price. We humbly request not to fall on the false promises. Higher price doesn’t guarantee the perfect and high class services: Every Trekking Company provides the same service and accommodation in higher region. Most of the foreign companies act as an agent OR mediator and deal the packages with client; later on do collaboration with the Kathmandu (Nepal) Based Company and sell packages in high price for huge profit. Compare the price of Nepal-Based Company and international company before booking the expensive trek like: Everest Luxury Helicopter Trek. Do you want to get cheated by your home country travel agencies? OR, Do you want to trek with the best and authorized trekking company like Mountain Magic Treks Pvt. Ltd?

Why to choose Mountain Magic Treks for Trekking and Touring?

Mountain Magic Treks Pvt. Ltd is a leading Trekking Company based in Kathmandu, Nepal. With the aim of: Clients’ satisfaction through excellent service and appealing etiquette, we sell EBC Trekking packages in affordable and cheap price. We offer Everest Region Trek package like Rapid Everest Base Camp Trek in low budget without compromising quality accommodation, amiable hospitality and friendly behavior. We also guarantee to organize the trek on fixed departure date. Mountain Magic Treks, a leading trekking agency is an expertise of Everest Base Camp Trek 14 days. We organize small group trek, normally of 2-8 trekkers so that the individual trekkers can also experience the Everest Base Camp Trek in cheaper price. To enhance the quality service, we provide the local guides plus porters who have 15 years of experience, fluent in spoken English and idea of wilderness first aid training. Based on our satisfied clients’ review, Trip Advisor reviewed Mountain Magic Treks as 5 star Trekking Company and #193 of 1,301 Outdoor activities in Kathmandu. Don’t you want to be the part of Mountain Magic Treks to make your trek successful and everlasting? Final say: Trekking to the EBC is what trekkers dream for whole life. Trekking lonely on the unknown trails of unknown country is too much boring or subject of hesitation for most of the trekkers. This blog is just to make them sure that almost every trekking company including Mountain Magic Treks organizes Group Trek to EBC on the fixed departure date. We conform the booking of the EBC trek if there are 2 or more than 2 trekkers in a group. For more detail information, contact our expert Rewati Parajuli

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