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Dear Readers, The cover story of EMAL this month is “Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower” by Ania Latos. Six new UAE Ambassadors to friendly countries were sworn in before the Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, during a ceremony held at the Presiden al Palace in Abu Dhabi. Trump’s mee ng with Solberg at the White House is the first foreign leader visit with the president in 2018. “E3 Way” From BMW is equal too “Hyperloop” For Electric Bicycles. China is further along with the idea of commu ng by bicycle than other parts of the world. It is also a leader in electric bikes, with more than 250 million in use throughout the country Launching Ceremony of CPEC Quarterly Magazine by Centre of Excellence-CPEC, CPEC Quarterly magazine is a well thought out publica on. Mr Larry and jan decided to take a Pacific Ocean reposi oning cruise from San Diego, California, to Sydney, Australia, aboard the Holland America ship, MAASDAM. Makeup trends that will dominate 2018 with the biggest spring / summer 2018 fashion trends as It's me to get ahead and jump on board the trend train - here's our ul mate guide to the SS18 trends from the catwalk. Edvin Maclan Editor EMAL Interna onal Magazine
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CURRENT AFFAIRS NORWAY ARE BUILDING THE WORLD’S FIRST ‘ENERGY POSITIVE’ HOTEL NEW RESEARCH REVEALS $1.6 TRILLION BOOST TO US ECONOMY OF MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN MOHAMMED BIN RASHID ORDERS OF AED33 MILLION BONUS TO TAXI PLATE OWNERS IN DUBAI
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NORWAY ARE BUILDING THE WORLD’S FIRST ‘ENERGY POSITIVE’ HOTEL
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h e wo r l d ’s fi rst “e n e rg y posi ve” hotel is set to be built at the base of the Almli ellet mountain in northern Norway; Svart, which takes its name from the nearby Svar sen glacier, will use 85 per cent less energy than a modern hotel in addi on to producing its own energy. Designed by Oslo-based Snohe a architects and commissioned by tourism company Arc c Adventure of Norway, the circular hotel will provide 360 degree views of the nearby ords. The hotel will be suspended above the water on V-shaped s lts to reduce its environmental impact. The poles, which reach metres into the ord below, will be made from weather-resistant wood and will provide a walkway for visitors to use in the summer. The firm conducted numerous studies into energy op misa on as part of research for the project, such as extensive mapping of how solar radia on behaves in rela on to mountainous areas to op mise how
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Svart can harvest such energy. The interior of the hotel is purposefully laid out to concentrate the sun’s energy to the areas that typically use more power, such as the restaurants and bars. The designers have taken cues from local structures to ensure the hotel ca n w i t h sta n d t h e h a rs h a n d
The hotel, located in Norway's arctic region, will produce more energy than it consumes unpredictable weather of Norway’s arc c region – inspired by “hjell” (wooden structure for drying fish) and “rorbu” cabins (seasonal homes used by fishermen) characteris c of the area, the hotel is built at an angle to deflect harmful winds, while s ll being close enough to water to retain its heat. “Building in such a precious environment comes with some clear obliga ons in terms of preserving the
natural beauty and the fauna and flora of the site,” says Snohe a founding partner Kje l Traedal Thorsen. “It was important for us to design a sustainable building that will leave a minimal environmental footprint on this beau ful northern nature. Building an energy posi ve and lowimpact hotel is an essen al factor to create a sustainable tourist des na on, respec ng the unique features of the plot, the rare plant species, the clean waters and the blue ice of the Svar sen glacier” The hotel is set to be complete by 2021 and will be accessed by an energy neutral shu le service from the nearby city of Bodo.
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NEW RESEARCH REVEALS $1.6TRILLION BOOST TO US ECONOMY OF MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN
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he US economy would be $1.6trillion larger if women had the same be er opportuni es at work, new research has revealed. A study published this week by Standard & Poor's found the US could boost its GDP up to 10 per cent in the coming decades by encouraging women into jobs in tradi onally male-dominated fields. Researchers said 44 per cent of American women were par cipa ng in the workforce in 1972, a similar rate to that of Norway. However, by 2016, the world’s largest
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economy had fallen behind - around 65 per cent of Norwegian women were employed, compared to just half of their US counterparts. Standard & Poor's es mates if women in America had taken up work at the same rate, the US economy would today be $1.6trillion bigger, an extra $5,000 for every person in the country. The report said: “Increasing entry and reten on of more women to the American workforce, par cularly those professions tradi onally filled by men, represents a substan al opportunity for growth of the world’s
Only half of American women are active members of the workforce, according to research by Standard and Poor's principal economy. “On top of giving the US economy a sorely needed shot in the arm, increased labour par cipa on among women would have knock-on effects that, while perhaps not quan fiable, are no less significant.
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MOHAMMED BIN RASHID ORDERS DISTRIBUTION OF AED33 MILLION BONUS TO TAXI PLATE OWNERS IN DUBAI
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H Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, ViceP re s i d e nt a n d P r i m e Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has ordered distribu on of an addi onal bonus amoun ng to AED33,295,000 (Thirty Three million, Two Hundred Ninety Five Thousand Dirham) to the owners of taxi plates in Dubai. The total number of plates benefi ng from the distribu on is (6659). Dubai Taxi Corpora on and other taxi franchise companies operate the plates. The Roads & Transport A u t h o r i t y ( R TA ) w i l l s t a r t distribu on of the 2017 bonus to the en tled recipients, over and above their annual financial dues
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from this week. HE Ma ar Al Tayer, DirectorGeneral and Chairman of the Board of Execu ve Directors of R TA , t h a n k e d H H S h e i k h Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, affirming that it will help enhancing the quality of life for the owners of the taxi plates and their families. “This bonus is one of Sheikh M o h a m m e d ’s s e ve ra l o t h e r generous gestures. Its lineup with His Highness’s efforts during the Year of Zayed and marking the close approach of the Holy Month of Ramadan.” said Al Tayer.
Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has ordered distribution of an additional bonus amounting to AED33,295,000 (Thirty Three million, Two Hundred Ninety Five Thousand Dirham) to the owners of taxi plates in Dubai.
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WORLD'S SMALLEST COMPUTER AND UNHACKABLE DATA TOP IBM'S ANNUAL FUTURE-TECH LIST Among IBM's annual 5 in 5 list is the world's smallest computer, smaller than a grain of salt
Among IBM's annual 5 in 5 list is the world's smallest computer, smaller than a grain of salt – seen here as the tiny white dot on the lefthand corner of the chip (Credit: IBM Research)
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BM Research has released its annual "5 in 5" list, outlining five technologies that the company believes will be instrumental in reshaping society and business over the next five years. This year's list has a strong focus on security and AI, predic ng that by 2023 we'll have unhackable encryp on methods, u n b i a s e d A I a n d m a i n st re a m
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quantum computers. While the technologies on show are rooted in research coming out of IBM, the unpredictable nature of progress means they're not always on the money. Previous lists have had mixed success, from the spot-on predic on that we'd be unlocking our phones with iris scans by now, to the more ambi ous idea that by
2017 we'd have real- me baby translators like that episode of The Simpsons. With the explosion of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, blockchain seems like a bit of a buzzword lately, but the technology could have farreaching applica ons. Basically, a blockchain is a distributed ledger that doesn't allow exis ng "blocks"
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of data to be edited, crea ng a secure database that clearly shows the en re history of whatever informa on is entered. The first blockchain was invented to secure Bitcoin transac ons, but they could be applied to anything that needs this kind of security. In this case, it's figh ng counterfei ng. Tiny, tamper-proof digital fingerprints that IBM calls crypto-anchors would be embedded into products or packaging, recording that product's en re journey from manufacturing to the end user. By scanning these tags, users can see its history in detail and be sure it's not a knockoff. These
T i n y, t a m p e r - p r o o f digital ngerprints that IBM calls cryptoanchors would be embedded into products or packaging, recording that product's entire j o u r n e y f r o m manufacturing to the end user. crypto-anchors could take the form of op cal codes, edible magne c ink splotches on pills or food products, o r even t h e wo r ld ' s s m a llest computer. IBM has crammed up to a million transistors onto a chip the size of a grain of salt. As useful as they may be for medicine and data centers, if quantum computers were to fall into the wrong hands they could be used to brute-force their way through our current best encryp on methods. So, IBM is building some stronger defenses.
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The new security method is known as la ce cryptography, which hides sensi ve data inside elaborate, mul -dimensional la ces. These structures are so dense and complex that the researchers believe no algorithm will ever be able to crack them, allowing tradi onal computers to stand up to quantum cybera acks. This technology is also being used to build what's known as Fully Homomorphic Encryp on (FHE). Normally, files are encrypted while they're being transmi ed, but open while si ng idle on a computer or in use. This technique allows files to remain encrypted even while calcula ons are performed, meaning informa on is never vulnerable. The other benefit is that it remains anonymized, so, for example, credit agencies could calculate a client's credit score without specifically looking at their details, or medical professionals could share pa ent data without revealing their iden ty. Like a child picking up their parents' bad habits, AI systems can inherit the unconscious biases of their creators. And with AI becoming ever more common and over 180 defined biases to try to avoid, that problem could keep ge ng worse. Whether we realize or not, our decisions can be influenced by racial, gender or ideological biases, and these can all be transferred to AI systems which we depend on to be impar al. The MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab is working to iden fy the kinds of principles that people use to make decisions, and teach AI to spot inconsistencies that might indicate a bias. Future AI systems could be trained to apply human values and principles to their decision-making. Water is essen ally the most
important resource on Earth, yet the quality of water supplies can be hard to track in real- me. Specialty sensors are o en deployed, but they're usually on the lookout for specific markers and won't no ce w h e n o t h e r t h i n g s e nte r t h e ecosystem. C o n v e n i e n t l y, p l a n k t o n , t h e microscopic organisms that inhabit
Future AI systems could be trained to apply human values and principles to their decision-making.
many natural bodies of water, can act as natural sensors. Keeping a close eye on them can tell us a lot about the health of the water, and IBM says it's currently working on small, autonomous microscopes that could analyze and track plankton in the wild. These microscopes could be fi ed with AI systems to analyze the behavior and health of microorganisms in real me, aler ng observers to changes in temperature or chemical composi on to give early warnings for events like oil spills and algae blooms. These five technologies sound like reasonable predic ons based on the direc on of today's technologies, but we'll reserve judgement for the versions of ourselves looking back from 2023.
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BOSE'S AR PLATFORM STARTS BY FOCUSING ON SOUND, NOT VISUALS
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long list of companies are said to be working on augmented reality glasses right now, whether their interest has been confirmed (Magic Leap) or is s ll just rumored (Apple). Now highfidelity audio hardware maker Bose has thrown its hat into the ring with an AR pla orm of its own. To begin with at least, the focus of Bose AR is on audio rather than visuals. So thanks to the image recogni on built into the camera inside the prototype AR glasses Bose has been showing off, you could walk down a street and hear music or speech related to what's in front of you. Looking at a statue of a famous figure in a museum might bring up a speech by that person, or looking at a menu wri en in a foreign language could prompt a transla on to be read out right into your ears. The pla orm
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It knows which way you're facing, and can instantly connect that place and time with endless possibilities for travel, learning, music and more
only just got announced, so those are just examples, but you get the idea. As part of the early version of its smart spectacles, Bose says it's developed a "wafer-thin acous cs package" designed to be carried on your face. As well as smart specs, the tech can be embedded inside
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headphones, helmets, and other kinds of eyewear, according to Bose. Head gestures, voice commands, and taps can be used to control inputs. "It places audio in your surroundings, not digital images, so you can focus on the amazing world around you rather than a ny display," Bose's John Gordon said at the product unveiling. "It knows which way you're facing, and can instantly connect that place and me with endless possibili es for travel, learning, music and more. And it can be added to products and apps we already use and love, removing some of the big obstacles that have kept AR on the sidelines." As far as any products hi ng the market, we're s ll a way off, but Bose says its prototype glasses can work via Bluetooth to access calls, Siri, and Google Assistant on a connected smartphone. They're also built to keep audio private, so the rest of the world doesn't know you're listening
Looking up to the sky could prompt a weather forecast to get read out, or you could nod your head to bring up a music playlist and skip between songs getting piped through a pair of smart specs like the prototype pair Bose has already shown off.
to a running commentary on your museum tour. By expanding the tech out to a whole pla orm, Bose is hoping to make it easier for other app developers and hardware makers to build products with this kind of audio AR inside. One given example is an app that could
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direct you to the right departure gate at an airport, all through audio commands spoken into your year. Looking up to the sky could prompt a weather forecast to get read out, or you could nod your head to bring up a music playlist and skip between songs ge ng piped through a pair of smart specs like the prototype pair Bose has already shown off. While you won't see anything with
Bose AR built in appear for a while, it's an interes ng take on the idea of augmented reality being primarily visual – it builds on Sony's smart Xperia Ear Duo earpiece, which can read out responses and useful informa on right into your ear. As always, third-party support will be crucial in ge ng this concept off the ground, and Bose has now started offering access to a select number of developers.
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hether you're obsessed with layering tex les or simply into the costeffec veness of buying vintage, bohemianism — the unconven onal, ar s c lifestyle that dates all the way back to the 1800s — can become your home's calling card. Check out these gorgeous designer spaces for boho inspira on in every room of your home. Think lots of pa erns, plants, and eclec c accessorizing.
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Fringe, tassells, and prints: Colleen Bashaw, cofounder of Anthropologie, checks off all the boxes with this girl's bedroom in a New Jersey beach house.
Pops of gold and green make this Jus na Blakeney bedroom fit for a king — or queen! The cover at the foot of the bed is a vintage Moroccan wedding blanket, and the rug is part of her collec on for Loloi.
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"All the color and pa ern really make the guest room pop," says Betsy Burnham of a California retreat. The vintage suzani headboard and Moroccan rugs give it an authen c bohemian vibe.
What could have been a cramped a c became a dreamy two-level bedroom thanks to Ka e Maine's crea ve interpreta on. Brunschwig's Bombay wallpaper covers the sloped walls, and a Moravian star lantern graces the canopy bed for a teenage retreat adults would envy.
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Boho queen Jus na Blakeney dubbed her Moroccan-inspired living space "Bluhemia" a er wallpapering it with a teal pa ern she designed for Hygge & West.
Colorhouse's Clay .07 graces the walls in Sara Bengur's apartment. The dusty pink sets the stage for a 19th-century Indian inlaid trunk that does double-duty as both a coffee table and storage. The colorblock kilim pillows, handwoven in Turkey by female ar sans, looks great.
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Sara Bengur used a Turkish rug to define the dining nook in her studio apartment. Vintage finds from Greece and Morocco bring a worldliness to the Manha an space.
Working with just 650 square feet, Schuyler Samperton transformed a Miami Beach pad with versa le furniture and indoor/outdoor fabric. "There's nothing too serious or precious here," she says.
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Chris Barre designs her own fabrics, so it's ďŹ ng that her L.A. house features pillows on pillows. These outdoor-ready tex les include pa erns Montecito and Monterey.
Tons of pillows in vintage tex les cozy up an Indonesian daybed outside of a Los Angeles home. Betsy Burnham covered the seat cushion with Great Outdoors' Fresh Canvas.
Lizzie and Kathryn Fortunato infused a Southwestern air into this textured tablescape. Draping throws and runners on chairs invites guests to take a seat, and the colorful tassels serve as both decor and party favors.
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LARRY FOGG T R I P TO N O R T H E R N T E R R I TO RY , A U S T R A L I A
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an and I decided to visit or friend, Lily, in Sydney, Australia, and then rent an allwheel drive SUV to explore the Litchfield, Nimiluk, and Kakadu Australian Na onal Parks in the Australian Northern Territory a er comple ng our Pacific Ocean crossing aboard the Holland America ship, MAASDAM. [We arrived at Sydney during the early morning h o u rs o f S at u rd ay, 2 1 O c to b e r. A e r disembarking from the MAASDAM, we took a taxi to our Sydney hotel. We walked from the hotel through the Darling Harbour area to the Australian Mari me Museum so Jan could tour the replica of Captain Cook’s ship, HMB ENDEAVOUR. I had sailed on this ship from Darwin to Broome in 2011 as part of the C i rc u m n av i ga o n o f A u st ra l i a b y t h e ENDEAVOUR. I had purchased one of four Supernumerary sailing openings for the voyage to Broome and was given the cabin of the botanist, Joseph Banks, who had accompanied Captain Cook. A er visi ng the mari me museum, we returned to the hotel and called Lily. We arranged to meet up with her the following morning to go hiking at the Blue Mountains. On Sunday morning, we took the train to Parama a, Greater Western Sydney, to meet up with Lily. She drove us to the Blue Mountains where we hiked through the Minnehaha Falls Reserve to view the Minnehaha Falls. We ate lunch at a small family operated restaurant at the town of Blackheath. A er lunch, we visited Gove ’s Leap and then hiked to the Pulpit Rock Lookout – the landscape views at both of these loca ons were magnificent. Our final stop at the Blue Mountains was to at the famous Three Sisters viewpoint. Lily drove us back to see her new home on the Parama a River where she cooked dinner for us. A er dinner, we returned to the hotel, sorted our luggage, and packed up
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for an early morning flight to Darwin. Although I had visited Darwin before boarding the ENDEAVOUR in 2011, I did not have enough me to visit any of the na onal parks in the Northern Territory (NT). On Monday morning, 23 October, we placed one piece of our luggage in storage at the hotel and took a taxi to the train sta on and boarded the train to the Sydney Domes c Airport. Our flight to Darwin, NT, arrived early a ernoon, and we drove our rental SUV to our hotel. That a ernoon, we walked along the Esplanade to the tourist informa on office to obtain informa on on the na onal parks that we would be exploring. The outside temperature was very hot and was an introduc on to the many very hot days ahead of us. That evening, the sunset viewpoint at the Esplanade provided us with an exquisite Darwin sunset. There are only a few good highways in the Northern Territory and there are many “truck Trains” on these highways. Lily advised that we should give plenty of space when near a truck train. She also said that we should always slow down when we see birds gathered on the highway as they o en will fly toward an approaching vehicle. The Stuart Highway between Darwin and Alice Springs is a very good road with many strategically spaced protected passing areas.
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We departed Darwin early Tuesday morning and drove the Stuart Highway southbound to Batchelor, NT, near the entrance to Litchfield Na onal Park. We visited the Batchelor Museum which was very interes ng. It had a large collec on of World War II exhibits including a Bombing of Darwin DVD on the Japanese sneak a ack on Darwin a couple of months a er the December 1941 a ack on Pearl Harbor and the subsequent Australian war efforts. The a ack was carried out by the same carrier group that a acked Pearl Harbor. It devastated Darwin and was only one of many Japanese a acks on the Northern Territory. It resulted in the building of the Stuart Highway and the installa on of many Allied airbases spread out in the Northern Territory. The museum also had exhibits on the aboriginal tribes that lived in the area, other se lements in the area, and the local Rum Jungle Uranium mining opera ons during the 1950s. A er checking into the Batchelor Bu erfly Hotel, we drove into Litchfield and visited the Magne c Termite Mounds which had both magne c termite mounds and cathedral termite mounds. Although the cathedral termite mounds were found throughout the park, the magne c termite mounds were concentrated in this area. We con nued on to the Buley Rockhole turnout where we hiked to the Buley
Rockhole por on of the Florence River and found people swimming in several of the rockholes as the river cascaded down the hillside. We con nued on to the parking area for the Florence Falls Lookout and hiked to the lookout, which provided a spectacular view of the Florence Falls. We then descended 135 stairs down the Florence Creek and hiked to the Florence Falls Rockhhole at the base of the falls where people were swimming. Jan didn’t have her swimsuit but soaked her feet on the water at the rockhole. We climbed back up to the lookout and hiked back to the car. Since it was already late a ernoon, we returned to the hotel and visited the bu erfly enclosure and other animals at the bu erfly farm. On Wednesday morning, 25 October, we returned to Litchfield and began sightseeing the relics of the abandoned Bamboo Creek Tin Mine situated at the
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opposite end of the park. While hiking to the n mine, we stopped for photos at a very large cathedral termite mound. The vegeta on was interes ng as were the remains of the n mine which had been closed a er miners began contrac ng silicosis. Our next stop was at the Cascades Creek parking area. We opted to hike along the Lower Cascades Creek, which was posted with warning signs regarding the presence of saltwater crocodiles. The hike was spectacular with crystal clear water and wonderful landscape scenery. Our next stop was at Wangi Falls, the most popular loca on at Litchfield. We hiked to the falls and the rockhole at the base. This is also a popular loca on for people to swim in the rockhole with the freshwater crocodiles that inhabit this loca on. There were two separate waterfalls and, although some people were swimming, Jan opted to wait for us to return to the Buley Rockhole to go swimming. A er Wangi Falls, we drove to the Tolmer Falls parking area. We hiked to the Tolmer Falls Lookout which provided a superb view of the very high Tolmer Falls. Tolmer Creek flows across a plateau and then cascades down two escarpments into a distant deep plunge pool below and across the lowland plains. We returned to the beau ful Buley Rockhole for Jan to go for a swim. Although the underwater rocks at the cascading creek and at the rockhole plunge pools were very slippery, the water was cool, clear, and refreshing a er hiking in the hot weather. Jan’s swim concluded our visit to Litchfield, and we returned to the Batchelor Bu erfly Hotel. We departed Batchelor on the morning of 26 October and con nued southbound on the Stuart Highway to Katherine, NT. Our first stop was to take a photo of the fire sta on at Adelaide River. Our next stop was at the Katherine Tourist Informa on Center where we purchased our permit to visit Kakadu Na onal Park and gathered informa on on recommended sites to visit at Kakadu. We also obtained detailed informa on about Nimiluk Na onal Park, which would be our next stop. A er visi ng a Woolworth store in Katherine, we drove
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along the Katherine River to Niniluk Na onal Park. A er stopping at the Nimiluk Visitors Center, where we obtained the key to our chalet at the Nimiluk Chalets, we ordered dinner to be delivered to our chalet and signed up for two tours the following day. Once we moved into the chalet, we returned to the visitor center to view a video about Nimiluk and then walked down to the boat dock area on the Katherine River to make sure we knew where to go for our dawn cruise in the morning. We were impressed by the very large numbers of flying foxes (bats) in the trees beside the river. As we walked back
to our chalet, we saw several wallabies in an open area near the chalets. The chalet was very nice with a kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, living, and dining area with separate air condi oning in the bedroom and the other por on of the chalet. On Friday, 27 October, we took a dawn cruise to Katherine Gorge No. 1 and Gorge No. 2. Since gorge 1 is separated from gorge 2 by an area with many large rocks, we disembarked at the upstream end of gorge 1, admired some aboriginal rock art, and hiked along a path to the
downstream end of gorge 2, where we boarded a second boat. The second boat took us to the upstream end of gorge 2. The early morning sun shining on the beau ful tall escarpment cliffs made for wonderful photo opportuni es. We were there during the dry season, but these areas of Katherine Gorge are flooded during the wet season as the river water level rises. Since the outside temperature was over 100 degrees F, we ate lunch at the visitor center, ordered dinner to be delivered to
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the chalet, and spent the a ernoon at the chalet un l me to hike back to the boat dock for our a ernoon cultural safari. We met the Ancient Garlarr Safari at the boat dock and, since we were the only people who had signed up, instead of canceling the trip they gave us a private tour. The safari was hosted by several aboriginal people who demonstrated how the aboriginal people have lived in the area for thousands of years. En route to the upstream end of gorge 1, a woman demonstrated how they obtained vegeta on to weave and dye various ar cles including baskets, mats, and hun ng pouches. We disembarked at the end of gorge 1, where the men showed us how they make spears, spear throwers, fishing spears, boomerangs, and clubs. They also provided informa on on aboriginal history and customs including the skin system used for marriage. In addi on, they described in detail the different a n c i e nt ro c k a r t i m a g e s o n t h e escarpment cliffs. When we returned to the boat dock, once again, we were in awe at the large numbers of flying foxes in the trees. We were extremely impressed with this safari and would recommend it to any visitors to Nimiluk Na onal Park. We departed Nimiluk on Saturday, 28 October, for the very long drive to Kakadu Na onal Park. We drove northbound on the Stuart Highway to
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Pine Creek where we visited the Pine Creek Railway Museum. We turned onto the Kakadu Highway at Pine Creek and con nued northeast to Kakadu. We stopped at a ranger sta on inside the park which had an open door with some tourist informa on brochures and some exhibits on the aboriginal history, wildlife, vegeta on, and geology of the park. We con nued on to a parking area with hiking trails to the South Alligator River and the Gungurul Lookout. The trail to the river had a warning sign for the presence of saltwater crocodiles. A er I hiked to the river, which was completely dry, Jan and I began hiking to the lookout which turned out to be a very steep climb on a very hot a ernoon. About half way up to lookout, Jan returned to the car while I con nued to the top. The views from the lookout showed a vast area of lowland plain with several ranges and some tall escarpments toward the east. In addi on, a large billabong was visible in the distance toward the west. We con nued on to the Kakadu Visitor Center, where a park ranger provided us with addi onal tourist brochures and marked up a park map of places that we should visit based on our expressed desire to visit rock art sites and take a couple of river cruises. The visitor center also had extensive exhibits on the cultural history, wildlife, and geology. We con nued driving to Jabiru, near the eastern side of the park, where we checked into the very upscale Mercure
Crocodile Hotel. We booked a South Alligator River sunset cruise for the following a ernoon and a mid-morning cultural cruise on the East Alligator River for the second day. We enjoyed a wonderful buffet dinner at the hotel that evening. On Sunday, 29 October, we drove to the Anbangbang Billabong where we saw an enormous quan ty of birdlife that included black cockatoos, white cockatoos, and magpie geese. Of course, all along the pedestrian trail near the billabong were the crocodile warning s i g n s . We c o n n u e d o n t o t h e Anbangbang Rock Art Gallery where we hiked along an escarpment with areas of ancient aboriginal rock art. This art was not only extensive but was very impressive. From here we took a trail to the Gunwarrdehwarrdeh Lookout to see the surrounding area with spectacular landscape views. As we le this area, we no ced a sign for the Nawurlandja Lookout and decided to stop. We hiked up across a large escarpment to the lookout which provided an outstanding view that is reported to be spectacular at sunset. The view included the Anbangbang Billabong off in the distance from the side opposite to where we visited earlier.
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En route to Cooinda, we stopped at the Warradjan Cultural Centre which housed wonderful exhibits of the aboriginal culture in the area. The museum did not allow any form of photography, but it is a must-see when visi ng Kakadu. We ate a late lunch at the Cooinda Lodge where we met the courtesy bus to take us to our sunset Yellow Water River Cruise on the South Alligator River. The river cruise departed from a dock in a billabong where we could see saltwater crocodiles swimming in the distance. A er cruising through the billabong, where we saw numerous crocodiles on the shore, the cruise entered the South Alligator River where we saw water buffalo, crocodiles, wild horses, and many species of birds. The guide on the boat was very good and stopped the boat for people to observe different birds that most of us would otherwise probably not have no ced. As dusk set in, the guide pointed out the many thousand magpie geese flying overhead to their nigh me roos ng place. Storm clouds began forming, with lightning off in the distance, as we ended the cruise. It was a er dark when we drove back to Jabiru and it was raining by the me we arrived at the hotel. We were treated to a spectacular thunderstorm with driving rain during the night. By morning, however, the storm had passed and we had another sunny day. On Monday, 30 October, we drove to the East Alligator River Upstream Boat Ramp near Cahill’s Crossing for our cultural river cruise. The ubiquitous crocodile warning signs were also present here.
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The cruise took us downstream to Cahill’s Crossing and then upstream. The boat driver and guide was a local aboriginal person who was excep onally good. There were countless saltwater crocodiles along both sides of the river. The guide showed us how they have fished, hunted, and lived off the land for thousands of years. He also showed us how the three-prong spear, used for fishing, pops back up in the water a er he throws it. He also provided aboriginal cultural history and pointed out some ancient aboriginal rock art. A er a stop for people to climb up to a lookout spot, we returned to the boat dock. It was another wonderful river cruise at Kakadu. We visited the Border Store to get a snack and then drove to Ubirr to visit the Ubirr Rock Art Galleries. There were several galleries with excep onal ancient rock art that included the rainbow serpent, a Tasmanian ger, barramundi, turtles, hands, wallabies, and Moun ord Figures. As we drove back to Jabiru, we passed the remains of an abandoned car with extensive fire damage – it appeared to have been beside the road for a very long me. We checked out of the hotel on 31 October and began driving along the Anthem Highway toward Darwin. We stopped to visit the Mamukala Wetlands, which is part of the South Alligator River Floodplain. This area was declared a Wetlands of Interna onal Importance under the Ramsar Conven on. It is also visited by more than 60 species of birds. It is most spectacular during September and October when thousands of magpie geese visit to feed. Fortunately the magpie geese were present during our visit. As we con nued along the Anthem
Highway, we came upon another large billabong on the north side of the highway. I stopped to photograph two Jabirus - black-necked storks - standing in the water rela vely close to the highway. I had seen a Jabiru when we were driving to the East Alligator River cruise but was not able to get a photo. As we con nued on the Anthem Highway, approximately 30 kilometers before reaching the Stuart Highway, we no ced a sign for the Fogg Dam Conserva on Project. Since we had no knowledge of the Fogg Dam Project, we decided to drive there. It is a wetland area within the Adelaide and Mary River Floodplains. It a racts a wide range of local and migratory water birds and other wildlife including one of the largest popula ons of snakes in Australia including the Water Python and Death Adder. As we slowly drove across the dam, we were lucky enough to see and photograph several Brologas - Australian Cranes - standing in the water. The weather closed in and, as we were driving back across the dam, a torren al rain ensued but subsided as we were exi ng the dam. We con nued driving to Darwin during intermi ent rain showers. We stopped at downtown Darwin to fill the SUV with gasoline before going to our Darwin airport hotel. A er checking into the hotel, we returned the rental car and walked back to the hotel. We flew to Sydney on the morning of 1 November and checked into an airport hotel. The following day, we took the train into Sydney to retrieve our stored luggage from our first Sydney hotel. We repacked for our flight the following day and flew back home to Los Angeles on Friday, 3 November.
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2018
COOL SUNGLASSES
TRENDS
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rom cat-eyes to ny '90s frames, the best shades to shop now. With summer on the horizon, it's me to give your sunglasses collec on a quick refresh. From ultra-pointy cat-eyes to ny '90s-inspired frames and meless aviators, chances are you've already seen this season's ho est sunglasses trends pop up on your Instagram feed. Step up your own shade game with these cool and on-trend sunglasses that won't break the bank.
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The small cat-eye sunglass trend isn't going anywhere just yet—and this clear pair makes for an affordable way to try the retro look.
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ering for every face s h a p e , t h e s e fl at- to p sunnies offer the slightest hint of cat-eye.
LE SPECS For a less trendy take, these round tortoise Le Specs are a classic, but the mirrored lens adds an extra dose of cool.
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BP. A pair of white sunglasses adds the perfect contrast to all your spring and summer ou its.
TOPSHOP Add a pop of blue with these eye-catching lenses from Topshop.
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You can never go wrong with a pair of aviators—these $8 shades from H&M come in four different color op ons to fit everyone's style needs.
LE SPECS Proving that small frames aren't the only op on this season, these oversized shield sunnies are chic and perfect for going incognito.
TOPSHOP These flat top acrylic glasses are the perfect mix between trendy and classic.
GENUINE PEOPLE Add a futuris c touch to your look with a pair of mirrored, angular specs.
QUAY If aviators are your shape, make the classic frame stand out by trying an unexpected lens color.
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From the fes val to the beach, a pair of round wired sunnies works wonders.
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If 2017 was anything for the hair world, it was the year of multi-colored unicorn hair and loose, delightfully lazy lobs, courtesy of the awesome advancements in color technology, as well as the prominent desire to have a fun, not-quite-short, not-quite-long style. Braids were also everywhere, as were pixie cuts adopted by usually long-haired celeb lovelies like Cara Delevingne, Kristen Stewart, and Katie Holmes. To put it simply, 2017 was the year of bold change.But
HAIRCUTS YOU'LL BE ASKING FOR IN 2018 those looks are all in the rearview. What's on deck for hair in 2018? What picture will you be ripping out of a fashion mag or saving to your phone while browsing Pinterest or Instagram so that you can show it to your stylist at the salon and say "Give me that!" next time you sit in their chair? What hues, textures, and lengths will reign supreme over the next 365 days? Here are the haircuts you'll be asking for in 2018.
SHOULDER LENGTHS Short hair, don't care! Michael Canalé, a sought-a er Hollywood colorist who has worked with the always wellcoiffed Jennifer Aniston forever and who is the creator of the Canalé hair care line, tells me that damaged hair is ready for a rest. If your hair is looking a bit worse for the wear, this is the look for you. In order to achieve a clean, sleek look, women will be going shorter in order to get rid of those fried 'n' frazzled follicles. "Due to the more aggressive color techniques over the past four years, such as ombre and balayage, hair is bri le and damaged with over-bleached ends," he said. "You'll start to see a lot of chin and shoulder-length styles." However, if you are not quite ready to snip, snip, and snip some more, the colorist suggests trying extensions to nurse your hair back to a healthier state, along with taking vitamins.
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CHANDELIER LAYERS The 2017 version of beach waves? Chandelier layers. “It's perfect for long- to medium-length hair, works with all hair types, and can be easily adjusted for your face shape," says Alan Vuong, owner of Salon Blanc in Honolulu, HI. It has layers that fall freely and precisely, which adds volume that won't be weighed down or fla ened. "Ask your stylist for long layers at the back and smooth, graduated layers to frame your face," suggests Vuong. "Or you can balance the layers with long bangs that can be styled to either side." It's a look that never gets old.
THE SHAG The Midwest has moved on from lobs—sort of. "The lob is making way for the modern shag," says Nicole Coil, a stylist at Blueberry Moon in Chicago, IL. "Lots of textured layers create a so shape, which is perfect for curls and waves. And it works to give li and volume to smooth styles." Transla on: It works for every hair texture. The shag is also ideal for Chicago's endless winter months, she says, because it keeps its shape under hats and beanies be er than long layers can.
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4 MAJOR MISTAKES WILL AGE YOU OVERNIGHT
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hile the aging process is inevitable, it’s safe to say that majority of us would prefer to age gracefully. You may think ge ng a good night’s sleep, slathering on SPF to prevent sun damage, and pu ng on your an -aging night cream before bed is enough. However, what if you found out the way you sleep or your nightly skin-care regimen was actually causing you to speed up the aging process? We talked to Purvisha Patel, M.D., board-cer fied dermatologist and founder of Visha Skincare, to find out the everyday habits that might actually be doing damage to your skin.
USING TOO MANY SKIN-CARE PRODUCTS If you use a ton of different skin-care products and aren’t sure of the exact use of each product, that can actually be harmful to your skin. For example: "Products that contain re nol are used to prevent wrinkles, and when mixed with products with benzoyl peroxide to fight acne, it can make your skin dry and increase skin irrita on,” says Patel. When the skin gets dry and irritated, it looks red and inflamed—making any fine lines appear more apparent. Instead, s ck to the products that you're familiar with and that work for your skin type.
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NOT DRINKING ENOUGH WATER
NOT WASHING YOUR FACE
Hydra on is important from the inside out. “Water is an important component of the skin and the structures beneath the skin," explains Patel. "When you are dehydrated, skin loses turgor and bounce.” From a short-term perspec ve, dehydra on leads to dry skin that appears wrinkly and sunken in the eye area. Over me, consistent dehydra on can cause loss of elas city of the skin—meaning it doesn't bounce back. Patel recommends feeding your skin at least six glasses of water a day.
It’s not uncommon for women to forget to take off their makeup before bed, but it’s certainly a step you don’t want to miss. Washing your face before bed is essen al to removing the dirt, sweat, and makeup from the day. "If you work out and sweat, or have makeup on, the pores get clogged, making breakouts happen," explains Patel. "If you have oily skin, the face will appear greasier and oily." Patel recommends using an exfolia ng cleanser to thoroughly wash your face and unclog your pores to prepare your skin to refresh and regenerate overnight. (Gently cleanse your face with The Rain facial cleanser.
NOT CONTROLLING STRESS LEVELS Human beings can withstand strong environmental stress, but if the stress is beyond limits, it gives p hy s i c a l a n d m e n t a l e x h a u s o n . S o, t h e management of stress is very important, the longevity of life is associated to the withstanding levels toward stress.
SLEEPING ON YOUR FACE “Gravity wins when we sleep on our faces,” explains Patel. The immediate effects—puffiness and swollen eyes—are caused by gravity pulling the fluid in your face downwards. Over me, sleeping face-down promotes full-face sagging and loss of collagen over me. Patel’s advice? If you don’t want to age faster, don’t sleep on your face. Train yourself to like sleeping on your back to lessen gravity's effect on your face.
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SHAKE IT OFF “Take a minute or so to gently shake your hair, then squeeze out any excess water," advises Holly Mills, hairstylist for Streeters. "Then, repeat the whole process one more me."
BLOW-DRY YOUR HAIR FASTER The best techniques to prevent your hair from freezing. In the interest of saving your sleep schedule and general wellbeing, we dug deep to figure out exactly how to do the most efficient blowout of all me. Read on for the six steps that are about to change your ge ng-ready rou ne.
TOWEL-DRY WITH CAUTION While you may be tempted to squeeze every last drop of moisture out of your hair before even reaching for the heat tools, proceed with cau on. “If you’re going to towel-dry your hair, make sure to be gentle," says Holly. "No rough rubbing." And instead of grabbing the same towel you use for your body, invest in a microfiber version for your hair, or try drying with an old co on T-shirt. Neither of these op ons will strip your cu cle in quite the same way, which will help eliminate frizz before you turn on the blow-dryer.
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PRE-DRY FOR PROTECTION Before you start showing off your styling tricks with a round brush, you should start with "predrying" (also known as "rough-drying") your hair to get rid of any excess moisture. This is the part of the blow-drying process where you blast your en re head with heat to distribute it as quickly as possible. "You want to pre-dry your hair 60-70% of the way," advises hairstylist and Redken ambassador Rodney Cutler. Work the blow-dryer from your roots to your ends, moving your fingers in a fork shape to li hair away from the scalp to speed up the process.
FLIP IT UP It's also important that you don't concentrate the heat on one spot for too long. "Start from the bo om sec ons of your hair," says Rodney. "If you pre-dry the top, the you dry it again, you're going to over-dry." A good rule of thumb is to flip your head upside-down and dry that sec on first, before proceeding to the rest of your hair. Since the heat will slowly distribute to the upper layers of your hair, by the me you flip your head right-side-up, you'll spend less me blow-drying the top.
USE A PRIMER While it may seem like an extra, unnecessary step, skipping heat protectant is never a good idea — mainly because of the long-term damage you'll be doing to your strands. Plus, the right formula can actually shave minutes off your blowout. Rodney suggests Redken's Pillow Proof Blow Dry Express Primer, which decreases drying me and helps protect your hair from breakage. Spray it on damp hair before rough-drying, and it'll do double duty in protec ng and styling your strands.
AND USE THE RIGHT TOOLS The steps we spoke to pros about will work best if you pair them with a blow-dryer that's designed to work as speedily as possible. And that doesn't mean you have to shell out, either; one of our favorites is this inside-out, futuris c version from Revlon. We also swear by these under-$50 op ons by Remington and Conair, which combine ionic technology and a cool shot bu on (two good features to look for) to give you shiny strands in a shorter amount of me.
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Classic Macaroni Salad
INGREDIENTS Elbow macaroni Mayonnaise White vinegar White sugar Yellow mustard Salt Ground black pepper Large onion Celery stalks Green bell pepper chopped Grated carrot (op onal) Pimento peppers (op onal)
4 cups 1 cup 1/4 cup 2/3 cup 2 1/2 tbs 1 1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp 1 2 1 1/4 cup 2 tbp chopped
INSTRUCTIONS Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni, and cook un l tender, about 8 minutes. Rinse under cold water and drain. In a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. S r in the onion, celery, green pepper, carrot, pimentos and macaroni. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving, but preferably overnight. Aluminum foil can be used to keep food moist, cook it evenly, and make clean-up easier.
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Grilled Lemon Yogurt Chicken
INGREDIENTS Greek yogurt Lemon juice Lemon zest Olive oil Garlic Paprika Herbes de Provence Salt Ground black pepper Whole chicken
1/2 cup 1/2 1 tbsp 1 tbsp 4 crushed 1 tbsp 1 tsp 1 tsp 1 tsp 1 (5 pound) cut into 8 pieces
Low-fat Greek yogurt Lemon juice Harissa Salt
1/2 cup 1 tbsp 1 tsp 1 pinch
INSTRUCTIONS Whisk together the 1/2 cup yogurt, the juice from 1/2 lemon, lemon zest, olive oil, garlic, paprika, herbes de Provence, 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Pour into a resealable plas c bag. Add chicken, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in refrigerator for at least 3 hours. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate. Combine 1/2 cup yogurt, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and harissa in a small bowl. Set aside. Remove chicken from bag and transfer to a plate or baking sheet lined with paper towels. Pat chicken pieces dry with more paper towels. Season with pinch of salt. Grill chicken, skin-side down, on the preheated grill for 2 minutes. Turn each piece and move to indirect heat. Grill, turning o en, with lid down un l well-browned and meat is no longer pink in the center, 30 to 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Serve chicken with the yogurt harissa mixture on the side.
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Eclair Cake
INGREDIENTS Cool whip Graham crackers Topping Cocoa Sugar Milk Bu er Vanilla
1 container 8oz cool 2 packs 1/3 cup 1 cup 1/4 cup 1 small s ck 1 teaspoon
INSTRUCTIONS Place a layer of graham crackers in bo om of 9x13 dish. Spread 1/2 filling mixture on top. Repeat with another layer of graham crackers, add rest of filling, top with final layer of graham crackers. Bring cocoa, milk & bu er to a rolling boil; a full minute, s rring frequently. Remove from heat, cool 1 minute. Add bu er & vanilla, s r ll bu er is melted. Pour choc topping over graham crackers & refrigerate overnight.
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A QUIET PLACE
CHAPPAQUIDDICK
Release Date: April 6, 2018 The movie A Quiet Place, from Paramount Pictures and actor turned director John Krasinski, is a horror tale about a family living an isolated existence in u er silence, for fear of an unknown threat that follows and a acks at any sound. A Quiet Place was wri en by Sco Beck and Bryan Woods, who submi ed the script to John Krasinski to star. His wife, Emily Blunt, also read the script and then wanted to co-star in the film.
BLOCKERS Release Date: April 6, 2018
In the movie Blockers, when three parents stumble upon their daughters’ pact to lose their virginity at prom, they launch a covert onenight opera on to stop the teens from sealing the deal. Leslie Mann (The Other Woman, This Is 40), Ike Barinholtz (Neighbors, Suicide Squad) and John Cena (Trainwreck,
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Sisters) star in Blockers, the directorial debut of Kay Cannon (writer of the Pitch Perfect series). The comedy is produced by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg and James Weaver, under their Point Grey Pictures banner (Neighbors, This Is the End), alongside Jon Hurwitz & Hayden S c h l o s s b e rg ( H a ro l d & Kumar series) and DMG E n t e r t a i n m e n t ’s C h r i s Fenton (47 Ronin). Good Universe’s Nathan Kahane and Joseph Drake (Don’t Breathe, Juno) execu ve produce with Chris Cowles (Collide) of DMG and Josh Fagen, Dave Stassen and Jonathan McCoy. The film is wri en by brothers Brian & J i m Ke h o e , H u r w i t z & Schlossberg and Eben Russell.
Release Date: April 6, 2018
On the eve of the moon landing, Ted Kennedy is involved in a tragic single-car accident that results in the death of former Robert Kennedy campaign worker Mary Jo Kopechne. The senator struggles to follow his own moral compass and simultaneously protect his family's legacy, all while simply trying to keep his own poli cal ambi ons alive.
RAMPAGE Release Date: April 13, 2018
In the movie Rampage, Primatologist Davis Okoye shares an unshakable bond with George, the extraordinarily intelligent gorilla who has been in his care since birth. But a rogue gene c experiment gone awry transforms this gentle ape into a raging monster. The movie Rampage is based on the 1980s video game featuring apes and monsters destroying ci es. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson stars in the film alongside Malin Ackerman and Jeffrey Dean Morgan.
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DUCK DUCK GOOSE
AVENGERS INFINITY WAR
Release Date: April 20, 2018
Release Date: April 20, 2018
A er he’s grounded by an injury, a high-flying bachelor is saddled with two wide-eyed orphans as they come face-to-face with the dangers and beauty of the outside world in this funny and touching animated feature, Duck Duck Goose. Our free-wheeling hero, Peng, rejects the community of his ght-knit flock of geese in an a empt to live life on his own terms. But a er he narrowly rescues two young ducklings, Chi and Chao, from an eccentric but deadly cat named Banzou, the two latch onto the Goose like a parent; and with a paralyzing winter on the horizon and the departure of both their flocks, Peng agrees to look a er the ducklings out of fear his injury
might be discovered by Banzou, and other predators who would prey on a goose who cannot fly. The makeshi trio embarks on a beau ful and dangerous journey through mountains and lakes, bamboo forests, marble caves and deep river valleys to reach their respec ve flocks.
ANIMAL CRACKERS Release Date: April 20, 2018 In the movie Animal Crackers, Owen Hun ngton’s life is one con nuous loop of work, eat, and sleep. A loop that keeps him from ever seeing his wife Zoe, or his three year old daughter MacKenzie. A loop that is sure to kill him. Then, one day, Owen discovers a long lost Uncle passed away – and le his Circus to Owen. What could have been a blessing – soon unfolds into a curse. The circus is broke. The animals are all gone. And most of the crew are too old to be of any use. It’s a disaster. But something
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magical happens. Owen discovers Buffalo Bob’s secret. A box of Animal Crackers that gives the bearer the ability to become any animal in the box. Suddenly – there’s hope. If Owen can use the box to become these animals and perform people will come. He’ll be rich.
As the Avengers and their allies have con nued to protect the world from threats too large for any one hero to handle, a new danger has emerged from the cosmic shadows: Thanos. A despot of intergalac c infamy, his goal is to collect all six Infinity Stones, ar facts of unimaginable power, and use them to inflict his twisted will on all of reality. Everything the Avengers have fought for has led up to this moment – the fate of Earth and existence itself has never been more uncertain. Avengers Infinity War also features Spiderman (Tom Holland), Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow (Scarle Johansson), Peter Quill / Star-Lord (Chris Pra ), Steve Rogers / Captain America (Chris Evans), Tony Stark / Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), Carol Danvers / Captain Marvel (Brie Larson) and Groot (Vin Diesel). The film also features suppor ng Marvel characters Drax (Dave Bau sta), Nebula (Karen Gillan), Man s (Pom Klemen eff), Yondu (Michael Rooker), Rocket Raccoon (Sean Gunn and Bradley Cooper) and Gamora (Zoe Saldana). Avengers Infinity War is the third movie in the Avengers big screen franchise. A fourth Avengers movie arrives in theaters in 2019.