The film Beautiful Boy provides a real life portrayal of a father and son’s descent into hell as the son becomes addicted to drugs. It also provides important avenues for social workers to discuss addiction issues among ourselves and with clients.
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Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Time for AGTA GemFair Tucson!
Hello, my darlings!
I’m off to the desert to see the finest colored gemstones and pearl jewelry that the fine folks of the American Gemstone Trade Association (AGTA) have to offer.
If you’ve been following Diamonds in the Library for a minute, you can guess exactly how excited I am to be returning to the AGTA GemFair in Tucson as an official AGTA Gembassador.
Here I am communing with the local flora at last year’s GemFair. It’s an honor – and a whole lot of fun – to be asked to help share this utterly luscious and industry-only colored gemstone extravaganza with you once again, my dears. I can’t wait!
I’ll be doing a full blog post recap of all the vivid wonders that AGTA GemFair has to offer after I come home, but if you don’t want to miss a thing you should follow along on Instagram on both the @AGTA_Gems account (I’ll be doing a takeover!) and the #AGTAGemFair19 hashtag.
Continue reading Time for AGTA GemFair Tucson! at Diamonds in the Library.
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Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Explorer Ventures Adds New Red Sea Itinerary and New Maldives Yacht
Expanding into new waters, the Explorer Ventures Liveaboard Fleet adds an incredible itinerary in the Red Sea and a new yacht in the Maldives. Known for excellence in service, Explorer Venture’s latest liveaboards, Grand Sea Explorer and Emperor Explorer are specifically designed for luxury. These contemporary vessels will provide tranquil cruising throughout two of the world’s most exotic, iconic diving destinations. Red Sea departures are already available for 2019, and departures in the Maldives launch this August. Explorer Venture’s growing fleet is now comprised of eight liveaboards in seven destinations worldwide.
The Grand Sea Explorer
The Grand Sea Explorer joined the fleet this January. At 134 feet (41 meters) in length, it is the epitome of luxury. Intended for pampering guests, it provides a level of service found nowhere else in the Red Sea. The Grand Sea Explorer’s 7-night itinerary takes guests through the Brothers Islands, Daedalus Reef, and Elphinstone Reef Marine Park sites. Divers can expect technicolor reefscapes and sightings of thresher sharks, whale sharks, mantas, oceanic whitetips, and hammerheads. Rounding out this new Red Sea itinerary is a must-do land extension to sightsee the pyramids in Cairo.
The Emperor Explorer
This August, Explorer Ventures, in partnership with Emperor Maldives, will launch the brand-new Emperor Explorer in the Maldives. Offering modern and spacious accommodation, the 138-foot (42 meters) yacht accommodates 26 guests in 13 contemporary cabins. On Emperor Explorer, guests will not only dive on the abundant coral reefs of the central atolls, but also have the opportunity to observe the world’s largest known population of reef manta rays. Whale sharks are seen year-round, and special itineraries allow you the chance to see elusive thresher sharks. Seven & 10 night trips are available for individual & full charter bookings.
To learn about Grand Sea Explorer, Emperor Explorer, or read more about Explorer Ventures other destinations worldwide, visit the website here.
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About Explorer Ventures
The Explorer Ventures Liveaboard Diving Fleet offers seven incredible diving destinations including Saba/St. Kitts (Caribbean), Turks & Caicos Islands, Galapagos Islands, Indonesia, Maldives and Red Sea. The MV Turks & Caicos Explorer II also spends 10 weeks in the winter/spring offering snorkeling with humpback whales on the Silver Bank, Dominican Republic.
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Monday, February 4, 2019
Self-Care A-Z: A Heart-to-Heart Talk About My Awkward Relationship With Self-Care and Burnout
Your relationship with self-care and burnout doesn't have to be awkward. Use mindfulness, optimism, and purposefulness, and invest in your relationship with yourself.
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How to accelerate digital transformation in media organizations
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Friday, February 1, 2019
Five Great February Dive Destinations
It’s a great time of year to escape the long winter nights and enjoy a sunshine-filled trip to the Caribbean or far-flung shores. Here are our picks for five great February dive destinations, offering sharks, mantas, whales and more.
Thailand
Richelieu Rock in Thailand
Liveaboard diving offers the perfect opportunity to head to Thailand in February. There you can enjoy the crown jewels of Thailand diving — the Similan Islands and Richelieu Rock — while searching for whale sharks and manta rays.
You can spot whale sharks at Richelieu Rock from late February, as well as large schools of barracuda, groupers and plenty of critters. This remote and biodiverse pinnacle is in the open ocean and it’s best this month, not only for the chance to see whale sharks, but also for calm seas and dry days.
The Similan Islands are equally as impressive, offering some of the best dive sites in Thailand. Dive here among thriving reefs, submerged boulders and rock formations. There are coral-encrusted ledges and swim-throughs to explore, plus the chance to see whale sharks, manta rays and turtles.
Finally, don’t miss a chance to dive the Surin Islands. Access these remote islands via Surin Islands liveaboards and the reward will be healthy reefs with huge numbers of turtles, both green and hawksbill. These islands are ideal for a quiet dive holiday away from the crowds.
An experienced diver will get the most of out the Similan Islands and Richelieu Rock. There are numerous liveaboards to choose from and many safaris combine the Similans with Richelieu.
The Bahamas
Hammerheads frequent Bimini in February
If you’re a fan of sharks, Bahamas diving is a must in February. There are plenty of hammerheads and tiger sharks about, plus lemon sharks, nurse sharks, inquisitive Caribbean reef sharks and maybe even bull sharks.
Tiger Beach is the place to go for tiger-shark diving, and February marks the end of the tiger-shark breeding season. The dives here are shallow, only 20 to 23 feet (6 to 7 m) and above white sands, resulting in perfect photographic opportunities and easy dives.
The Bimini Islands are famous for great hammerheads, present from January through March, and bull sharks. Hammerhead dives also take place on white sand in around 20 feet (6 m) of water. The Bahamas Master offers combined hammerhead and tiger-shark safaris at this time of year.
Turks and Caicos
Humpbacks visit Turks and Caicos seasonally
his archipelago of over 40 islands lies southeast of the Bahamas and is famous for its flourishing reefs, sheer coral walls and white-sand beaches. It is a great destination any time of year, but February offers something extra special: the arrival of humpback whales.
The dive sites around Providenciales offer plunging walls, while Grace Bay has deep canyons and West Caicos hosts numerous pelagics. There is plenty of marine life wherever you go, including Caribbean reef sharks and nurse sharks, turtles, bottlenose dolphins and eagle rays. Humpback whales are present from January to March each year as they migrate through the area.
Ari Atoll, the Maldives
Whale shark in the Maldives
Ari Atoll in the Maldives offers a different experience from most dive areas in the country as it doesn’t feature long stretches of reef. Instead, it offers thrilling dives around underwater islands, lagoons and channels. February is a great month to make the most of long, dry days, calm seas, and to score the best chances of diving with mantas and whale sharks.
Almost all of the diving is drift diving and the currents can be strong, making Ari Atoll best suited to experienced divers. There are plenty of dive sites to choose from, including Mushi Mas Mingle Thia, one of the best dives in the Maldives. Here you can see groups of gray reef sharks, whitetip sharks, jacks, tuna and more. Maamigili Beru in the south of the atoll is ideal for whale-shark encounters as you drift past reefs and sandflats.
There are numerous Ari Atoll liveaboards to choose from, including budget and luxurious options.
The Poor Knights Islands, New Zealand
Tutukaka Harbor and the Poor Knights Islands
New Zealand might not be at the top of your diving wish list, but this adventure-travel destination offers great diving at the Poor Knights Islands, especially during the New Zealand summer.
The Poor Knights Islands lie 14 miles (23 km) off the Tutukaka coast and offer diverse diving and marine-life highlights. Multiple dive sites offer a range of drop-offs, walls, caves and tunnels, plus kelp forests to explore. The islands are also home to the world’s largest sea cave.
Visit in February and you’re likely to see numerous stingrays as they gather to mate in archways, seeking protection from New Zealand’s orcas. Tropical visitors, such as mantas, humpbacks and turtles, also arrive in the summer months.
Diving at these unique islands is suitable for all experience levels. There are a limited number of dive operators to choose from based at Tutukaka.
Divers and writers at LiveAboard.com contributed this article.
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WAN-IFRA President Michael Golden: Journalists must work harder to reflect society
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