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Skiing/snowboarding and conservation often go hand in hand and, in my opinion, a skier or snowboarder who doesn’t care for the environment isn’t much of a skier or snowboarder. The Cascades Wolverine Project is one of those fantastic organizations working to involve outdoor enthusiasts in conservation through documentation of the wolverine population in Washington’s Cascade Range. Essentially, they’re storytellers hoping to bring awareness towards a dwindling population through videos, photography, events, and more. Their film, Finding Gulo, is a fantastic presentation as to what they do and how they do it, and you should spend the next 30-minutes giving it a good watch. If you’re interested in learning more, check out their website, and if you’re feeling generous, consider giving them your support through a donation. Image Credit: Wild Confluence via Vimeo Backcountry, biologist, Conservation, Document, Elusive, field, guide, Nature, out, population, Set, ski, snowboard, to, Video, watch, wildlife, wolverine, backcountry, Skiing, Snowboarding, video, wildlife

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Thousands of people have seen the video ever since it was uploaded on Instagram by a handle that goes by the name of Oosm. By: Mohnish SinghA video of a shepherd dancing to the popular song “Peeche Barati Aage Band Baja” from the Bollywood film Hum Kisise Kum Nahin (2002) has taken the internet by storm. Thousands of people have seen the video ever since it was uploaded on Instagram by a handle that goes by the name of Oosm.The video seems to be shot in a village as the shepherd takes his herd through a barren land. In addition to the shepherd, two little boys are also seen in the video. One of the boys follows the shepherd and expertly matches dance steps with him, while the other plays flute of sorts and rides a donkey. It appears as if the animals are playing the role of background dancers in the video.People on social media are showering loads of love on the video. Resultantly, it has garnered thousands of views and likes.A number of users were in awe of the dancing style of the shepherd.“Really friend this video is awesome. I have not liked anyone’s video but I have

Trent Dilfer, the 14-year NFL veteran quarterback and Super Bowl XXXV champion, was announced Wednesday as the seventh head coach in the history of UAB football. “I like big climbs,” the 50-year-old said Wednesday at the UAB Alumni House. “I wish I was a better athlete these days. I’d be a mountain climber, because I like looking up at the top of the peak and people saying there’s no way you’re getting up there and I say, ‘Let me show you.’ That’s what we’re going to do here at UAB.” Dilfer most recently spent the past four years as head coach of Lipscomb Academy in Nashville, where he led the Mustangs to the 2021 D2-AA State Championship. His squad will again play for the state title on Thursday before he begins his tenure with the Blazers on Friday. But Athletics Director Mark Ingram said he didn’t hire a high school football coach. “I’m hiring the No. 6 overall pick in the NFL Draft, a guy who spent 14 years playing quarterback at the highest level,” he said. “I’m hiring a guy that’s a Pro Bowler, who was the starting quarterback in a Super Bowl championship team, a guy who spent nine years with ESPN doing analytics, commentary

In this ongoing series, we profile the most interesting independent animation filmmakers working today — the artists who, through short films and other projects, change our ideas of what the medium can do. This week’s subject is Russian-born, German-based animator Nikita Diakur, whose utterly original films Ugly (2017), Fest (2018), and Backflip (2022) have garnered universal acclaim for their unique use of software glitches and defects to tell sensitive stories about equally broken humans. In a sentence: Diakur’s computer-driven shorts cleverly exploit the foibles and follies of computer software to comment – with dashes of humor and pathos – on a chaotic world. Where to start: Ugly (2017). A groundbreaking work about an abused and abandoned cat who meets an equally neglected indigenous man (some have criticized Diakur’s appropriation and stereotyping of the indigenous chief, but to his credit, Diakur presents a gentle and compassionate understanding of this character). Diakur’s use of dynamic silluations gives the film an almost interactive, improvisational feel. What’s more remarkable is how Diakur manages to create a deeply emotional story within this seemingly random and somewhat cold technological landscape. (Disclosure: This film was made with the financial support of Cartoon Brew.) What to watch next: Fest

by Alex Billington December 2, 2022Source: Vimeo "Cross through the flames, huntress." You've never seen any short film like this before. The Voice in the Hollow is an animated short film created by Miguel Ortega and Tran Ma. Described as "an African fable of sisterhood, envy and ancient evil", it tells the story of Ala and Coa from the Leopards tribe. When her sister outshines her once again, Coa meets a mysterious entity, the morning star and the bestower of gifts, that can grant her wish… It's animated and rendered with the Unreal Engine 5, though it has a stop-motion look and feel. At first glance I thought this was made with marionettes and miniature sets, but it's all CGI and looks incredible. The film features the voices of Janeth Makungo, Rosalie Akinyi, Goodluck Gabriel, and Kaitlyn O'Connell. It's a very dark tale with some seriously frightening imagery, but that's part of why this is a one-of-a-kind creation. I really dig the masks in this, everything about its visual style is stunning. Enjoy. Thanks to Vimeo Staff Picks for the tip on this short. The very brief synopsis from Vimeo: "An African fable of sisterhood, envy and ancient evil." The

02 December, 2022 Orange County Government Public Information Officer Email: PIO@ocfl.net WHAT: An Oath of Office Ceremony will be held for Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings, Orange County District 2 Commissioner Christine Moore, Orange County District 4 Commissioner Maribel Gomez Cordero, and Orange County District 6 Commissioner-elect Michael “Mike” Scott. Mayor Demings will be sworn in to serve his second term as Orange County Mayor Commissioner Moore and Commissioner Gomez Cordero will be sworn in to serve their second term on the Orange County Board of County Commissioners Commissioner-elect Scott will be sworn in to serve his first term on the Orange County Board of County Commissioners The ceremony is open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to participate in the Mayor’s Holiday Toy Drive by bringing a new unwrapped toy to the ceremony or by purchasing a toy from the county’s online shop. All donations benefit Orange County youth and family agencies. WHEN: Tuesday, December 6, 2022 | Reception: 8 a.m. │Ceremony: 9 a.m. WHERE: Orange County Convention Center, North Concourse, Room N320, 9400 Universal Blvd., Orlando, 32819 Orange TV will carry the ceremony live.  Viewing options include Channel 488 on Spectrum, Channel 9 on Comcast, 1081 CenturyLink

by Alex Billington December 1, 2022Source: YouTube "After a while, as it had eaten my cat, and eaten my friend, it too began to eat at me…" Have you wondered what it would be like if you were sucked into a black hole? Maybe we shouldn't wonder too much, it might just break our brains. This fantastic short film titled Black Hole is now available to watch online thanks to Dust featuring it on YouTube, after it first premiered at film festivals last year. When a miniature black hole shows up in a man's house, he must learn to deal with it. But as time passes, his obsession with the anomaly grows, and he begins to dance with danger as he utilizes it in his every day life. This super clever 7-minute short film is written & directed by Jamie Parslow, starring fellow filmmaker Aaron Moorhead (of The Endless, Synchronic, Something in the Dirt) as Eddie. Also with Leo Camacho and Alexa Cappiello. The writing in this is extra sharp, and it has such a cute little black hole in it. I want one, too! Or maybe I don't? Thanks to Twitter for the tip on this short. Synopsis from

Imagine being able to learn from celebrated writers from the comfort of your home for free. Thanks to a new masterclass series from the BC and Yukon Book Prizes writers of various genres and experience levels will be able to gain new insights from the winners and finalists of the annual Book Prizes.In Class brings together videos from writers such as Dawn Postnikoff, co-author of Island Eats: Signature Chef’s Recipes from Vancouver Island and the Salish Sea; Matt Rader, author of the poetry collection Ghosthawk; and Shane Goth, author of The Midnight Club. The winners and finalists will be offering tips, tricks, and exercises on topics such as food writing, revision, and embodiment and writing.“While the Pandemic brought so many challenges, it also encouraged us to find new ways to engage with readers,” said Megan Cole, Director of Programming and Communications for the BC and Yukon Book Prizes. “We’ve seen how much people enjoying learning from the shortlisted authors and illustrators and thought masterclasses would create exciting opportunities for people to engage with books and their creators.”The first masterclass video, Food Writing 101: A Glimpse into the World of Food Writing with Dawn Postnikoff, is available now on the BC

This November Plasencia is highlighting their sampler packs, the perfect gift for your husband, father, or best friend! They carry two options of sampler packs in their portfolio. One focused on their Alma Del Fuego brand and the other a combination of all of their brands. PLASENCIA ALMA DEL FUEGO THREE CIGAR SAMPLER PACK The Alma del Fuego cigar sampler is a three-count pack of medium to full-bodied Nicaraguan Tobacco that uses a unique blend from volcanic soils in the Ometepe region. The tobacco filler was aged for eight years—a blend in three different sizes that have received an outstanding 93-point rating from Cigar Aficionado. Alma del Fuego “Candente”: 5 x 50, “Flama”: 6 ½ x 38, and “Concepción” 6 x 54. PLASENCIA FIVE CIGARS SAMPLER PACK They have arranged a unique selection with each of their Plasencia lines with the sizes we consider their favorites to offer you their Plasencia five-pack sampler which includes: Plasencia Reserva Original Robusto: 4 ¾ x 52, Alma del Campo Robusto Gordo: 5 ½ x 5, Cosecha 146 Torpedo 6 ¼ x 52, Alma del Fuego Toro: 5 ½ x 54, and Alma Fuerte Salamon: 7 x 48. All five of these luxurious cigars are expertly