![]() The elaborately decorated floats are pushed by men while others are motorized. Two of the more spectacular floats have been a fire-breathing dragon and a metal eagle that soared along the parade route flapping his wings. To get the attention of the judges, the floats are designed with special effects. ![]() In between these wings are the floats that separate each section. Unidos da Tijuca - Marcos TerraNova | RioturĮach wing has a specific role to play according to the school’s theme. ![]() While the dance does contribute to the overall score, the dancers must be upbeat, and happy and sing their samba school song throughout the parade. In some samba schools, each wing will choreograph their own dance that they practice for months prior to the Carnival. Beija-Flor - Gabriel Monteiro | Riotur Alas or Wings – Ground Level Entertainmentįor the samba parade, each school is divided into sections called ‘alas’ or wings, with each wing consisting of 100 members or more wearing the same costume. Those with fewer points compete in the lower groups and those with higher points strut their stuff in the elite group. The number of points a samba school earns during the Sambadrome competition determines its place in next year’s competition. On Sunday and Monday the 12 top samba schools that include Beija-Flor, Mocidade, Salgueiro, Portela, Unidos da Tijuca, and Mangueira, among others. Unlike Rio’s famous street parties, the samba parade is a highly orchestrated event with each individual having a particular role to play according to the school’s theme. Grande Rio - Tata Barreto | Riotur Carnivals top samba schools Each artist puts forth his or her best effort to ensure their samba school’s show will be the most amazing of all. Musicians, architects, fashion designers, and choreographers work throughout the year to present 80 minutes of mind-blowing samba mania. The samba schools start planning their program next year as soon as this year’s Carnival is over. At the forefront of the preparations is the Carnvalesco or Carnival Director who sets the theme and organizes practically everything required for the parade right from the costume designs, decorations, theme song, and much more. Months of preparation are put in by the samba schools who mobilize the support of thousands of locals from their communities. Choreography at its bestĮach samba school presents a theme which is portrayed by a team of musicians, samba dancers, and well-decorated floats. Since 1984, the parade is held at the Sambadrome where twelve of the top samba schools vie for the prestigious championship title every year. The Carnival is the best time to experience the best of Brazilian culture, for this is one occasion that truly sums up the carioca way of life. In all likelihood, the quest to experience the Carnival once could turn out to be an annual habit for any tourist. To vibe with the rhythm of the samba the only place to be is the Rio Carnival. The samba parade held to celebrate the Rio Carnival is undoubtedly the biggest attraction on earth, with visitors from around the world flocking to Rio for a week of dancing, singing, and partying.
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![]() We also loved The Sidecar, an elegant 30s themed cocktail and wine bar. It has a strong Manhattan-style atmosphere with its artisan dishes and zinc-covered cocktail bar. They also have a bistro called Balfes if you're in the mood for something more casual. Whilst sitting in, we were enamored by the abundance of greenery that the owners added to create an outdoor dining sensation, inside the sun terrace. The hotel contains the luxurious Wilde restaurant, which has an extensive wine list – that was enough to win us over. This would be the perfect choice for gay couples. The standard rooms are decorated with soft tranquil colors and plush furniture, giving resonance to names like ‘The Classic Room’. It’s minutes away from one of Ireland’s most famous theaters, The Gaiety, a gorgeous city park, St. The gay friendly Westbury Hotel sits on the crossroads of Dublin’s Creative Quarter, wrapped within a labyrinth of streets that contain boutique shops, music bars, and top-notch restaurants. There is so much to learn about all parts of the city.Īnd with more and more gay events and spaces sprouting up across the city, it's only a matter of time before Dublin becomes one of the gayest cities of Europe. From the iconic O’Connell Street, where you can still see the bullet holes in the GPO building from the 1916 rebellion, to Kildare Street, where Dracula writer Bram Stoker once lived. Every street corner is embroiled in some fascinating historical event. Half-modern, half-medieval, there are few other places you can sip a cocktail in a posh metropolitan bar within viewing distance of a castle or cathedral that is centuries old. ![]() So, don’t be alarmed if this happens to you whilst exploring the city!Īnother is the city’s incredible energy. In fact, the term is so common, locals greet each other by asking ‘any craic?’ or ‘what's the craic?' instead of ‘hello’. Except they spell it “craic”, and it’s not what you're thinking, it’s the Irish slang saying for “fun” or a “good time”. After all, Irish people have the best crack in all of Europe. We can’t think of a reason why a place that has hosted the Eurovision Song Contest the most times and also given birth to legendary gay icons like Oscar Wilde isn’t more highly favored amongst the gays.įor one, there is nothing like the Irish sense of humor. When people think about gay-mazing cities in Europe, Dublin is often overlooked for places like Manchester or Berlin. Everything you need to plan a fabulous gay trip to Dublin: gay bars & clubs, queer events, places to stay, travel highlights and more…ĭublin has all of the best things in life that start with the letter D. But the preceding 90 minutes are such an easy-breezy, uninhibited good time, anchored by two killer comedic performances and surprisingly moving insights that make “No Hard Feelings” just the right kind of sweet, intoxicating comedy cocktail to kick off the summer. The third act is a bit rushed and rickety - the big climactic moment is too wacky, the denouement all too easy. Maddie might push Percy to do embarrassing, scary things, but in return, he pushes her to do the same. But what they both really need, and what they find, is someone to just listen and to share vulnerability in return. Maddie needs a car to save her house, and Percy needs a date in order to come out of his shell. “No Hard Feelings” feels more substantive in these moments of cultural observation and emotional depth. It’s a scarily accurate skewering that should hopefully inspire some self-reflection. Meanwhile, the poor millennials are immature, jobless and living at home - too young to own property and too old to be TikTok stars, but at least they know how to have a good time. The overbearing Gen X parents enable their anxious, self- and cellphone-obsessed zoomer children, jettisoning discipline while trying to be “cool,” locked in a toxic co-dependent dynamic that never allows their children to fail, or succeed. What makes “No Hard Feelings” so sharp and funny though, isn’t the raunchy jokes or the physical comedy (though the sight of Lawrence bouncing Feldman on her knee might be the funniest image onscreen this summer), it’s the savagery of the generational social commentary underpinning the script by Stupnitsky and John Phillips, and no generation is safe. There’s a beautiful subtlety to his performance and a precision to his physicality that makes him an incredibly compelling screen presence, and their opposites-attract chemistry is ridiculously charming. ![]() He’s 19, she’s 32 he’s obsessed with rules, she’s on probation.įeldman, a 21-year-old Broadway star (“Dear Evan Hansen”) in his first starring film role, shines as Percy, the anxious, cautious foil to Maddie’s reckless wild child. Maddie and Percy forge a bond after a disastrous date that results in both experiencing harrowing bodily harm while in the buff, and something like a friendship blossoms between these two oddballs, who are odd in different ways. Maddie needs a car, and she’s willing to romance a (legal) teenager, so off she roller skates for what she hopes will be a quick and easy venture into sex work.īut of course, it’s never about the destination but the friends we make along the way, and “No Hard Feelings” would never deny us that journey. Her car’s been just repossessed, towed by her ex Gary (Ebon Moss-Bachrach), and with unpaid property tax bills looming, she needs wheels.Įnter the weirdest Craigslist ad of all time: A pair of wealthy helicopter parents ( Matthew Broderick and Laura Benanti) would like to “arrange” for a young woman to date their sheltered, nerdy son, Percy ( Andrew Barth Feldman) in exchange for a Buick. There simply aren’t enough female dirtbags in cinema, so Lawrence’s Maddie Barker - Uber driver, surly bartender and pissed-off Montauk townie - is a refreshing character. It’s a “Superbad”-style story with the sensitivity and class consciousness of John Hughes, a delightfully raunchy streak, and Lawrence going for broke in a bold and bawdy performance as a rowdy Long Island surfer girl doing her best Mae West. Her follow-up swings in the opposite direction, kicking up her heels in a good old-fashioned sex comedy, “No Hard Feelings,” which she also produced.ĭirected by Gene Stupnitsky ( “Good Boys”), “No Hard Feelings” is a direct descendant of ‘80s teen coming-of-age comedies but evolved for a new generation. Last year, Lawrence produced and starred in the gritty indie film “Causeway,” as a veteran recovering from a traumatic brain injury, for a first-time female director, Lila Neugebauer. ![]() It was a smart move, because Lawrence is back now, and it’s a whole new ball game. So she fired her agents and took a break to get married and have a baby. But not all of those films were good, and Lawrence didn’t seem to be having all that much fun. In 2018, Jennifer Lawrence was 28 and one of the biggest movie stars in the world: an Academy Award-winning actor, a veteran of the “Hunger Games” franchise, alternating between prestige projects and giant action movies. ![]() Click below to download the templates, and print them at 100% or full size. Printing the templates onto cardstock is a good idea so your tempates will be sturdy and reusable. You can print the templates, cut them out, and trace them on the back of the paper you’ll fold into a star. To make it easy to get a pentagon shape, I’ve created two printable templates for you. Origami paper would also be an option.īefore you can begin folding your star, you need to cut your paper into a perfect pentagon. I tried making stars out of lots of different patterned papers and I found that I preferred the ones that have a fairly uniform background (like the sheet music paper in the first photo of the post). Cardstock will not work because it’s just too heavy and stiff to perform well with all the folding. Normal copy weight paper–or just slightly heavier printed scrapbook paper–works very well. You really only need two supplies to make an origami star: a piece of paper and a pair of scissors (or paper trimmer). Your first star might take you about 15 minutes to make, but once you get the folding process down you can easily complete one in five minutes. I have a instructional video for you today that walks you through each of the five steps to folding a paper star. Depending on the paper you make them out of, these would be pretty cool for the Fourth of July as well! The little paper stars look great on your Christmas tree, and are also really nice strung up as a garland. They only take 5 steps to make and the finished stars make great DIY Christmas decorations!įor more easy origami tutorials, click here. That’s why I like simple origami projects that I can master quickly, like these origami stars. Origami is basically magic, right? Taking a flat piece of paper and turning it into something else entirely is pretty cool! But it can also be intimidating, and I rarely have the patience to work through long instructions. “This book lives up to its title – and is ideal for those who are up for a fascinating origami challenge.In today’s post: Learn how to fold a pointed origami star – it only takes five simple steps. “Loper’s models take patience, persistence, and skill, and are best suited to experienced origami artists who are looking for a unique and eye-catching challenge.” -Library Journal Basics and other resources are also covered. The diagramed instructions are clear and well explained, including the assembling parts. ![]() I got a better sense of how addicting modular origami can be. “It was soothing to fold each unit repetitively, and it was also a fun challenge to tackle the assembling, sort of like working on a puzzle. “…a must-have for low intermediate to complex folders for its uniqueness, easy-to-understand directions, visual clarity, and creative mind-blowingness.” -Origami USA’s “The Paper” Author Byriah Loper pushes the limits of this art form with some of the largest, most complex geometric paper constructions ever assembled. The larger the model, the more base pieces required and the more complexity involved in putting the final project together. In modular folding, multiple pieces of paper are held together by the tension of the other pieces, demonstrating the remarkable properties of paper-flexible and strong. From paper polyhedra to bristling buckyballs to ornate flower-like spheres, Mind-Blowing Modular Origami is a spectacular collection of paper crafting designs! Using basic geometry concepts and simple paper folding techniques, folders can turn multiple flat pieces of paper into a dynamic three dimensional model by deftly fitting the pieces together. Complex, stunning, and exceedingly popular, modular origami has taken the origami world by storm. ![]() While Mahrez was playing for Le Havre, English Championship club Leicester City's scout Steve Walsh was monitoring teammate Ryan Mendes, but was instead impressed by Mahrez. Mahrez taking a free kick away against Arsenal in February 2015. He criticised Ligue 2 for what he saw as a reliance on defence and teams aiming for a goalless draw in every match. ![]() ![]() He initially played for their reserve team, Le Havre II, before going on to play 60 times and score 6 goals for the first team in the French Ligue 2 from 2011 until leaving in January 2014. He joined Le Havre in 2010, turning down offers from leading French teams Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille to join them, being enticed by their youth system. While playing for Quimper he lived with Mathias Pogba. In 2009, Mahrez joined CFA side Quimper from AAS Sarcelles, making 22 appearances and scoring 2 goals in his first season with the club. He had a two-month trial at Scottish club St Mirren, but left due to the cold weather. Club career Early career Īlthough often overlooked by teams due to his slender build, Mahrez developed ball skills that brought him attention. He reflected that "I don't know if I started to be more serious but after the death of my dad things started to go for me. When Mahrez was fifteen, his father died of a heart attack. Mahrez's father had played football in Algeria. His childhood friends included fellow footballers such as Wissam Ben Yedder. Growing up, Mahrez would regularly spend his holidays in Algeria. His father Ahmed was from Beni Snous, Tlemcen District. Mahrez was born in Sarcelles, France, to an Algerian father and a mother of Algerian and Moroccan descent. In 2016, he was named CAF's African Footballer of the Year. He has gone on to win a further three league titles, one FA Cup, two EFL Cups and a UEFA Champions League in 2022–23 as part of a continental treble whilst at City.īorn in France, Mahrez made his international debut for Algeria in 2014 and represented them at the 2014 FIFA World Cup and at the Africa Cup of Nations in 2015, 2017, 20, winning the 2019 tournament. ![]() Mahrez signed for Manchester City in 2018, winning the Premier League, FA Cup and EFL Cup in his first season. In the 2015–16 season, he was the Algerian Footballer of the Year, the PFA Players' Player of the Year, and was a member of the Premier League PFA Team of the Year as he helped Leicester City win the Premier League. In January 2014, Mahrez signed for English side Leicester City, helping them win the Championship and promotion to the Premier League at the end of his first season. He turned professional in 2009 with Quimper, where he played for only one season before moving to Le Havre, spending a total of three years with them, initially playing for their reserve team and then becoming a first-team regular. Mahrez began his career as a youth player for French club AAS Sarcelles. Riyad Karim Mahrez ( Arabic: رياض كريم محرز, romanized: Riyāḍ Karīm Maḥraz born 21 February 1991) is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for Premier League club Manchester City and captains the Algeria national team. ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23:55, 20 June 2023 (UTC) *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:49, (UTC) ![]() It is suitable for new materials, such as carbon fiber reinforced plastics and ceramic products.
![]() "By the time he is nineteen, Abraham Lincoln is six feet four inches tall". ![]() The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln (1965) (6), frequently references Abraham's height. "When he reached seventeen years of age, and they measured him, he was six feet, nearly four inches, high, from the bottoms of his moccasins to the top of his skull."įinally, it appears Abraham reached his adult height somewhere between 17-19. He didn't stop growing there! Abraham Lincoln the prairie years (1961) (5), mentions a measurement in his shoes: ![]() "Abraham Lincoln was fourteen years of age, then more than six feet high" Lincoln was also a very tall teenager, as Abraham Lincoln a biographical essay (1907) (4) mentions: "People, young and old, not only liked but trusted as well this tal l, unusual boy." "BY THE TIME Abraham Lincoln had passed his sixth birthday he had grown quite tall, though considerably lacking in width". It appears that Abraham was destined to be tall and lanky, as by 6 years old he was already shaping into his adult self, and also leaving a positive impression on people.Īs The prairie president (1930) (3) mentions: However, it is also believable that he stood closer to 6'4" than 6'3.75" when standing straight. Regarding these claims, Abraham appears to state he is around 6'4' in height. "Mr Lincoln remarked that he himself was a little short of six feet four inches, with his boots off" "I am in height, six feet, four inches, nearly lean in flesh, weighing, on an average, one hundred and eighty pounds".Ģ: The book Conversations with Lincoln (2017) (2) references Abraham's height claims, such as in response to being asked his height, he said: "I'm six feet four in my stockings" When Abraham Lincoln stood straight and at his full height, I believe that he woke in the morning standing comfortably over 6'4" tall, then for the majority of the day he stood very close to 6'4" (193 cm), dipping to 6'3.75" (192.4 cm) in the late afternoon/evening.ġ: In late 1859 Abraham wrote an autobiographical sketch (1) including his height and weight, saying: What was the Problem with Abraham Lincoln? | What was Abraham Lincoln fighting for? ![]() Steroplast supplies athletes and sports physios with some of the best sports tape for knees: Designed to be ultra-strong and breathable, rigid sports tape can be applied around the knee to stabilise the knee cap, aligning the joint to reduce pain symptoms. Rigid, non-stretch sports tape, such as Sterotape Premium, is widely regarded as the best sports tape for knees. Learn more about how kinesiology tape works on our blog. ![]() Kinesiology tape is flexible and allows for a reasonable range of motion, working to relieve pressure around the knee joint and provide stability without stiffness. ![]() Sports physios choose Sterotape-K for its premium quality and long-lasting adhesion. Made of stretchy cotton with a hypoallergenic adhesive underneath, it is available in a range of shapes, lengths and bright colours. The Best Types of Sports Knee Support Tape Elasticated Kinesiology TapeĮlasticated sports tape, referred to as kinesiology tape or K-tape, has been specially developed to mimic the thickness and weight of skin. Applying sports tape to knee injuries correctly can provide all of these treatment benefits with relative ease and affordability. Does sports tape help with knee pain?įor all of the conditions mentioned above, common treatments usually include supporting the joint, reducing pressure on the area, increasing blood circulation and maintaining a safe range of motion while the area heals. It’s essential that you learn how to apply sports tape to knee areas to minimise pain and prevent further damage. Other common causes of knee pain include: Many athletes unintentionally cause their own knee injuries through poor running technique, bad posture, hip misalignment, overtraining and stressing the joint, and compensating for another injury, to name a few. Knee issues can be caused by a number of reasons. Using kinesiology tape or a specialised patella taping kit correctly will relieve pressure on the knee cap and connective tendons. Chondromalacia (a breakdown of cartilage underneath the kneecap).īy learning how to put sports tape on your knee correctly, many of these conditions can be treated effectively.Plica syndrome (occurs when the knee’s connective membrane, the Plica, becomes irritated and causes painful swelling and instability).Infrapatellar fat pad syndrome (also known as Hoffa’s pad syndrome or fat pad infringement).Arthritis (a common condition that causes inflammation and swelling in joints).The meniscus (a shock-absorbing piece of cartilage in the knee joint) becomes inflamed, ruptured, or torn.The patella (knee cap) becomes misaligned and moves incorrectly.Some common examples of knee pain issues are: Sports taping for knee pain is intended to promote healing in the area by reducing swelling and discomfort, building strength, and protecting the joint during activity. While applying sports tape to knee areas can effectively protect a healthy and fully-mobile knee joint from injury or straining during physical activity, most knee-strapping and taping techniques are used to combat existing knee pain problems. In this article, we’ll cover the different sports tapes to use for various knee problems and the best application techniques for how to apply sports tape to knee areas effectively so you can rest easy and play the sport you love without any sport tape knee-related problems. If you’ve ever wondered how to sports tape a knee safely and effectively, you’re in the right place. With so many types of sports tapes for different uses out there, we know it’s hard to know where to start. And, when you’ve got a knee injury, it’s essential to know the best products and methods to use to get you on the road to recovery.ĭo you know how to use sports tape on knee injuries to promote healing or to prevent damage during sporting activities in the first place? Professional athletes and physios rely on sports taping techniques on a daily basis to support and protect the knee joint, enhancing performance and reducing the risk of serious injury. The method of taping and strapping knees to prevent, support, or heal knee problems in the sports industry is widespread for a reason. The best way to figure out what happens to y is to do a sketch with a few points of x substituted in to see what your function looks like. Your main goal is to find the minimum and maximum values of y. You may find that y always remains positive, or it may be negative at some points. In order to do this, try substituting in different x-values into the function to see what happens to y. The worksheet will draw the graph of the function for the defined domain and find the range. Now let's move on and learn how to find the range of a function. This often means that we cannot have a 0 as a denominator, nor can we have negative values in a square root. Finding the domain and range of a function is a process that can often be done with algebra or with the aid of graphical means. ![]() In order to figure out the domain of a function, you'll have to look at the values that's possible (or that we're allowed to use) for the independent variable. Domain and Range of Algebraic Functions Domain (of a one variable function): The set of all values of the independent variable for which the function is. The range is all the possible resulting variables of the dependent variable (which is usually y in a function) after substituting in the domain, which we've learned is all the possible values of x. ![]() In this article, we will learn about the Domain and Range of Relations, its examples, and others. When you're looking at range, you're now looking at the values of y. When working with relations and functions, we will sometimes be asked to find the domain and range of a relation or function from its equation or its graph. The domain of a relation is the set of values that we take as input and the range is the set of the values which are obtained in the form of the answers to the relation. Two things to note is that in the function you're looking at, the denominator of a fraction can never be 0 and that if your function has a square root, it must be positive (for now). The domain tells us all the possible values of x (the independent variable) that will output real y-values. ![]() 10 8 6 4 2 -10 -8 -6 A: The graph is shown in the figure.To find the domain and range of the given curve. The domain has to do with the values of x in your function. Q: Given that the graph is an exponential function, identify the domain & range. In algebra, when we deal with points on a graph, you may be asked to find its domain and range. ![]() InfoSec World provides cybersecurity leaders with the opportunity to share business intelligence and tools to better protect their organizations. Hosted by CyberRisk Alliance (CRA), the 2022 InfoSec World conference returns to an in-person offering this year, with the option to join virtually. InfoSec World Colorado Springs, Colorado and online September 26-28 The Global Cyber Conference (GCC) is aspiring to be the leading International Cybersecurity and Privacy Event with two days of in-depth panel discussions, presentations on the current state and future of cybersecurity, and data protection. Global Cyber Conference (Zurich) Zurich, Switzerland September 22-23 Blue Team Con Chicago, IL August 27-28Ĭybersecurity leaders in defensive roles can connect and share strategy at Blue Team Con, an annual event providing a platform for cyber defenders, risk and compliance professionals and application security developers to exchange industry knowledge. Cyber Security Asia will highlight the contributions of women in security at its 2022 event alongside industry presentations on the future of cyber in the region. The Cyber Security Asia 2022 conference serves as a gathering place for security professionals with a stake in the Asia-Pacific region. Cyber Security Asia Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia August 15-16 Black Hat hosts events globally throughout the year: for more information on other international events, click here. The U.S.-based Black Hat conference enters its 25 th year of training and linking cybersecurity professionals from around the country and world. Black Hat USA Las Vegas, Nevada and online August 6-11 Speakers at this year’s event include security leaders from Google Cloud, Visa and the World Health Organization, among others. The 2022 Fraud Summit, hosted by the Information Security Media Group (ISMG), is part of the virtual and hybrid summit event series presented by the organization. Attend this conference for direct connections to global cybersecurity professionals. The second annual CYBERTECH conference in Dubai will feature internationally renowned cybersecurity leaders, including representatives from government offices and industry organizations. CYBERTECH Global Dubai, United Arab Emirates June 13-14 The 2022 Gartner Security and Risk Management Summit connects cybersecurity professionals through digital innovation, balancing new technological opportunities with the need to ensure safety throughout the tech lifecycle. Gartner Security and Risk Management Summit National Harbor, Maryland June 7-9 ![]() Join fellow security professionals either virtually or in-person for nearly a week of networking with global vendors and thought leaders. The RSA Conference, recently rescheduled to June 2022, is one of the largest summits of cybersecurity leaders in the United States. RSA Conference San Francisco, California and online June 6-9 The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) will host its 43 rd annual Symposium on Security and Privacy this spring, highlighting the cybersecurity necessities of various sectors, including finance, higher education, casinos and entertainment and more. 43 rd IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy San Francisco, California May 22-26 This annual event aims to foster horizontal conversations between cybersecurity developers, leaders and manufacturers. Think 2022, presented by IBM, foregrounds human-driven developments in information technology. The 2022 Cybersecurity and Privacy Professionals Conference brings together cyber leaders working in the industry and academia for discussions on current security issues and future trends to watch in the field. Cybersecurity and Privacy Professionals Conference Baltimore, Maryland May 3-5 Engage with other cyber experts and further your industry knowledge with training modules on cutting-edge topics. The SANS Institute brings SANS 2022 to the cybersecurity field, offering training and educational opportunities to professionals around the globe. SANS 2022 Orlando, Florida or online April 10-15 The Atlanta summit this spring will highlight security executive insights and government intelligence, featuring a keynote speaker from the Federal Bureau of Investigations. ![]() The Official Cyber Security Summit links cyber professionals across the United States, with over 25 events taking place virtually and in-person in 2022. The Official Cyber Security Summit Atlanta, Georgia and online March 25 |