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Travel

Wanderlust •

Expedition Cruise Network conference sets sail for second year, focusing on sustainability and innovation - Wanderlust

Mainstream mega cruises which dump thousands of passengers into coastal cities around the world are rightly derided by those looking to travel responsibly, but there is an alternative: Expedition cruises.
 
Typically associated with the Arctic and Antarctic, today these small, expert-led cruises are no longer limited to cold-weather destinations, taking travellers to some of the world’s most precious and remote ecosystems around the world including the Amazon and the Galápagos Islands, as well a...
Wanderlust •

This new tool lets you check the sustainability credentials of hotels before you book - Wanderlust

Alongside boasting about the size of the pool and sharing a long list of amenities, hotels often put their sustainability efforts front and centre of their advertising. But actually verifying these green credentials is far more difficult, and greenwashing is prevalent across the industry.
 
This new tool is set to challenge this trend by making sustainability data more accessible, credible and comparable throughout the travel sector.
 
Launched by Travalyst, a not-for-profit organisation founded...
Wanderlust •

The world's longest direct flight route is set to launch this December - Wanderlust

A Chinese airline is set to launch the world’s longest direct flight route – and those undertaking the journey will spend up to 29 hours on board.
 
Launching 4 December, China Eastern Airlines’ new flight will carry travellers between Shanghai and Buenos Aires. Covering 12,500 miles – almost half of the circumference of the planet – the planned route surpasses the current record holder, the Singapore Airlines flight between Singapore and New York which covers 9,500 miles.
 
China Eastern Airlin...
Camden New Journal •

Insurance quote puts paid to a holiday abroad

David Power
A FORMER black cab driver, boxer and musician – who has performed around the world in front of prime ministers, kings and members of the mafia – said his travelling days are done after being quoted £1,500 for holiday insurance.
David Power, who lives in Peabody-run sheltered housing block in Davey’s Court, Covent Garden, had to scrap his trip to Morocco because of the eye-watering charges.
The 90-year-old said he felt “outraged” and “highly discriminated against” because of his age a...
The Guardian •

Discover hidden Morocco – from forgotten beaches to ancient citadels and soaring desert dunes

Extending from the Atlantic coast to the edge of the Sahara and with a huge variety of terrain – from lush oases and valleys peppered with thyme, rosemary, argan trees and date palms to rocky gorges and arid plains – the Anti-Atlas mountains cater for even the most indecisive traveller.Above all, however, Anti-Atlas is agadir country (the word means wall or citadel). The landscape is interspersed with these remarkable communal fortifications, once used to store grain, dates, almonds, honey and i...
24/7 Valencia •

RYANAIR LAUNCHES ITS BIGGEST WINTER SCHEDULE IN VALENCIA WITH FIVE NEW ROUTES! • 24/7 Valencia

The customers and visitors to Valencia can book their well-earned city break in the winter sun with Ryanair’s lowest prices from just €24.99 per flight to travel between November 2022 until March 2023, which must be reserved on www.Ryanair.com before November 5th 2022.
Ryanair’s Country Manager for Spain and Portugal, Elena Cabrera, has announced that, “We are delighted to announce our biggest winter schedule in Valencia with a total of 49 routes to cities like Bari, Paris, Ibiza or Marrakech. T...

Music

From hip hop to traditional flamenco, music is a universal language. Read reviews of up-and-coming and established artists below.

24/7 Valencia •

'FLAMENCURA'... MATISSE CLUB’S WEEKLY FLAMENCO EVENT • 24/7 Valencia

The show was performed by Tomas de los Cariños Jr as the singer, Dani de Francisco as the dancer and Juanjo Amador on the guitar. Tomas and Juanjo collaborated beautifully to begin the performance, voice and strings complimenting each other beautifully as they rolled through fandangos, tangos and bulerías, accompanied by the rhythmic claps and stamps of the crowd.
The crowd participation of this event added another layer to the music, giving it a greater depth and emotion than what one would see...
24/7 Valencia •

MUSIC AND DANCE WITH ‘PANORAMA FLAMENCO’ • 24/7 Valencia

November 5th: Panorama Flamenco hosts Lucerito de Las Marismas at Valencia’s iconic ‘16 Toneladas’.
Since moving to Madrid and starting work as a dancer for various singers and TV channels, Lucerito de las Marismas has become steeped in different artistic styles on stage, flamenco as well as other disciplines. It is here we can appreciate  influences, from cabaret to Canalla Bachata and covers of traditional music as well as other songs closer to pop… without losing the spirit nor the emotion of...
24/7 Valencia •

L'ÚLTIM EUROPEU RELEASES NEW ALBUM: CORREDOR MEDITERRANI • 24/7 Valencia

L’Últim Europeu was started by the Lacasa twins during their stay in Poland and the Czech Republic, maturing further in the cities of Barcelona and Valencia. The group debuted in 2019 with their first album under the name Naus espacials i altres objectes per identificar (Autoeditado, 2019). They were able to present this album in different spaces and events in Catalonia and Valencia, gathering a substantial following. In 2020 they published their single ‘Eme’.
Their second album kicks off with i...
24/7 Valencia •

Maruja Limón play '16 Toneladas' on November 19th! • 24/7 Valencia

Exclusive ‘24/7 Valencia’ Interview with ‘Maruja Limón’
24/7 Valencia: Tell me a bit about the story of the start Maruja Limón
Esther Gonzalez: Maruja Limón was born four or five years ago because some friends and I got together and decided we wanted to make music and do a project together. We had a residency in the Centro Civico de Beijos in Barcelona. There we started to compose music and do covers. We didn’t have a name at that point but we wanted the name of the group to be a woman’s name an...
24/7 Valencia •

BRITISH PUNK IN VALENCIA: THE LOUNGE SOCIETY’S SPANISH DEBUT ON NOVEMBER 9th! • 24/7 Valencia

The Lounge Society’s Spanish tour will feature a performance in Madrid on November 8th at Siroco Club, November 9th in Valencia’s 16 Toneladas, finishing up in Barcelona on November 10th at Razzmatazz 3.
The Yorkshire born group brought out their first single in the middle of May 2022 ahead of the album with the same name “Blood Money.” This song was constructed around a smooth riff and an expansive chorus as “a response to the culture of greed” as the band put it, accompanied by a hallucinogeni...
24/7 Valencia •

LUCERITO DE LAS MARISMAS At '16 TONELADAS' ON NOVEMBER 5th • 24/7 Valencia

EXLCUSIVE ’24/7 VALENCIA’ INTERVIEW WITH LUCERITO DE LAS MARISMAS: FLAMENCO DANCER, SINGER AND CABARET STAR
24/7 Valencia: How does it feel to be starting the ‘Panorama Flamenco’ festival this year and what can people look forward to in your show this Saturday?
Lucerito de las Marismas: I feel a great responsibility in starting the festival, as I’m the only Valencian performing, and I have to set the bar high, because there are some amazing artists coming to perform. I want to leave my mark. I t...
24/7 Valencia •

ENJOYING A LIVE CONCERT AT ‘LOCO CLUB’ (VALENCIA) • 24/7 Valencia

If you walked into a bar and saw five men on stage in tight flares, colourful shirts, with long hair and sporting mutton chops and moustaches, you might be forgiven for wondering what time portal you’d just stepped through. However you would in fact be seeing psychedelic french rock band ‘Komodor’, who graced the stage at Valencia’s ‘Loco Club’ on the 24th of October.
At first I cringed at the clear emphasis on the retro, thinking that this would be yet another tribute act to 70s rock, trying ve...
24/7 Valencia •

LOVE TO ROCK FESTIVAL (EXCLUSIVE '24/7 VALENCIA' REPORT) • 24/7 Valencia

On what started as a blistering October afternoon, the Love to Rock festival entered its second day. Vibrant energy pulsated through the audience, all seeming to share that most sought after yet most fleeting of emotions: happiness.
Comprising two stages, Marina Norte and La Pergola, Love to Rock provided an eclectic mix of big name acts and DJs designed to get the crowd dancing. With the main stage “Marina Norte”, not opening till four, we made our way to the singular source of sounds, which di...

Culture

See below for some cultural insights.

North West Londoner •

Pints of Knowledge: The pub series bringing academic experts to your local 

LSD, ketamine, ayahuasca and pints: not the wild night out you would expect, but a subject of discussion at a lecture on the use of psychedelics in medicine in a North London pub.


Pints of Knowledge is a new public talks series in London, where experts, researchers, and big thinkers share ideas in pubs across London.


Dr Ayla Semaloglu, a specialist in psychedelics at the University of Cambridge, spoke from the 3 Locks Brewing Company in Camden about how these substances could be used in...
Wanderlust •

A new museum dedicated to Indian artist M. F. Husain has opened in Qatar - Wanderlust

A new museum celebrating the life and work of renowned Indian cubist painter Maqbool Fida Husain is set to open in Qatar.
 
Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum, in Doha’s Education City, will feature pieces from throughout his career, including the self-taught artist’s final works which were created in the country before his death in 2011.
 
While Husain was born in Pandharpur, India, and became a major player in the nation’s art scene, his latter years were mired in controversy due to his depict...
24/7 Valencia •

LITERATURE TO PHOTOGRAPHY: AN INTERVIEW WITH JASON WEBSTER • 24/7 Valencia

24/7 VALENCIA: Did you have an intention/objective behind this photography collection and would you say you have achieved it?
 JASON WEBSTER: Spain has been my great love for almost my entire life. It began when I was 14 and I saw pictures of the Alhambra and I was completely bowled over by it. Since then it’s always been my connection to Spain. It’s an Islamic palace and Moorish Spain has been my ‘way in’ to Spain and I wanted to pay homage to that. The last time I went to Granada, I took my ca...
24/7 Valencia •

AN INTERVIEW WITH ‘JACOBO EID’ ON HIS LATEST EXHIBITION: LET’S PLAY • 24/7 Valencia

24/7 VALENCIA: What started your interest in art? What made you decide to pursue it as a career?
Jacobo Eid: I have loved art all my life, creating without having an objective. In industrial engineering we always have a goal; to make a chair or a table etc, but I have always been obsessed by the pure art of creation and invention. The only part of life that I could find to create without rules was art. I finished my degree in engineering and started to look for ways of creating that they hadn’t...
24/7 Valencia •

A NIGHT OF POETRY IN BENIMACLET’S KAF CAFÉ • 24/7 Valencia

The host for Thursday nights is warm and welcoming, breaking the ice and easing the nerves of all those who have put their names down to perform with a comedic opening address which almost edges into the realm of a stand up routine. After getting several rounds of laughter and reading a poem by César Vallejo, he announces that it is the turn of those brave individuals who have elected to display their work to the assembled audience. He invites poets to come and read work in whatever language the...
24/7 Valencia •

EXHIBITIONS AND ACTIVITIES AT VALENCIA’S 'L'ETNO' • 24/7 Valencia

EXHIBITIONS
Espill de Festa. El Corpus – Ends on 13th November 2022:
The exhibition is made up of objects of attribution, clothing, images and audiovisuals from which to analyse the material culture generated by the feast of Corpus Christi. This exhibition aims to explain the ritual and cultural importance of what was the most important festival in the Valencian territory (Corpus) and to highlight the Insa collection of traditional clothing owned by the Diputació de Valencia.  These items are e...
24/7 Valencia •

LET’S PLAY! CHILDHOOD, ART AND RECYCLING IN JACOBO EID’S NEW EXHIBITION IN VALENCIA • 24/7 Valencia

Opening on November 10th 2022 at the Mercería de Valencia gallery, ‘Let’s Play’ is Jacobo Eid’s new exhibition which puts forward a playful and collaborative experience. The exhibition will present pieces designed to be modified by the visitor, thus transforming spectators into artists. Furthermore, on Saturday the 12th, 19th and 26th there will be workshops for children, allowing them to develop their creativity in a space crafted for them to let loose their imagination. 10% of all sales will g...
24/7 Valencia •

Art is for All in Valencia’s ‘Mornings of Art’ on October 23 • 24/7 Valencia

The OCV will play pieces by Claude Debussy (‘Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune’- arranged by Paolo Fradiani), Louis Spohr (‘Noneto, op. 31’), Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy (‘Symphony for strings n.º 10 in C minor’), Béla Bartók (‘Gypsy Folk Dances’) and the  valencian Joaquín Rodrigo (‘Two Small Andalucians. Prelude and Dance’). This year’s ‘Mornings of Art’ will also showcase performances by the Valencian Choir and the singers of the ‘Centre de Perfeccionament.’
Following this Sunday’s opening pe...
24/7 Valencia •

VERSONALIDAD: VALENCIA’S VIBRANT CONTRIBUTION TO THE SPOKEN WORD SCENE • 24/7 Valencia

24/7 Valencia: What is the event ‘Versonalidad’ and why was it started?
Nacho Lázaro: Versonalidad is an event in which any performance based on orality is welcomed, people can sign up freely until all the spots are filled up, and every performance has a ten minute slot. Versonalidad began six years ago. Myself and another poet who were participating in the Valencia Poetry Slam began to organise some poetic events. During a journey to Bilbao, my friend was at an event based on Spoken Word that w...
24/7 Valencia •

Valencia’s ‘La Cabina’ Film Festival 2022 • 24/7 Valencia

This year’s selection, comprising films of 30-60 minutes, highlights the international character of this event, with films from Spain, France, the Netherlands, Poland, Chile, Argentina, the US and South Korea. Twelve films in all will compete this year, and will be displayed in La Filmoteca de València.
This year’s festival will highlight a wide array of topics such as gender equality in Stéphanie Halfon’s (France) film “Les vertueuses” which details a young Jewish girl’s questioning of the posi...
24/7 Valencia •

Valencia Gives Critical Support to its Music Industry: 'Viu la música a la ciutat' • 24/7 Valencia

This initiative, beginning in July, has as its objective the dynamization of Valencia’s music industry and raise support for the Cap i Casal concert halls. Since then performances from artists such as Jorge Drexler, La Casa Azul and Muchachito Bombo Infierno have formed an essential part of this project.
The programme of music so far has stood out in terms of its musical quality, stylistic variety, parity of genre and diversity of origin. Furthermore, this has been achieved with 30 performances...
24/7 Valencia •

Beti Llixiona’s new exhibition “I Go Along the Branches”, opens at Valencia’s 'Casino Agricultura' • 24/7 Valencia

Beti Llixiona, a qualified lawyer with a degree in Fine Art portrayed in her exhibition a tangled web of human emotion that stem from her own internal dialogue. This can be seen in the chaotic natural and botanic elements of her paintings. The mesh of fauna, lacking roots highlighting the lack of grounding that can lead to a chaotic mind, and the sea of shifting clouds that give the abstract impression of a painting without beginning or end, speaking of the endless and echoing thoughts that plag...

Social

South West Londoner •

TfL shortlists Putney Bridge station for accessibility study after years of campaigning

Transport for London (TfL) has announced the shortlist of the next stations to undergo an accessibility study to become ‘step-free’.


TfL has published a list of 17 shortlisted stations that will now undergo accessibility feasibility studies, as part of the Step-Free Access programme, including Putney Bridge, East Putney and Edgware Road.


Accessibility feasibility studies assess the viability of installing access upgrades at relevant stations, based on whether installing lifts is possible a...
Camden New Journal •

‘Dear Suella, try living for a week in Rwandan centre’

YOUNG people challenged the home secretary to live for a week in Rwanda at a Camden children’s charity event at the House of Lords.
Teenagers supported by Coram, based in King’s Cross, had joined the campaign event against the Illegal Migration Bill last Wednesday.
The Bill would see people coming to this country claiming asylum without prior permission flown out to temporary facilities in the East African country Rwanda.
Amina Meshnuni, in a message for Suella Braverman, said: “T...
24/7 Valencia •

VALENCIA’S GRAFFITIED STREETS: ARTWORKS AND EYESORES • 24/7 Valencia

Valencia is a city that bears the marks of many peoples and ages. The Romans left their imprint on the city by giving it its name “Valentia”. The Visigoths left behind cathedrals and the Moors made their mark with language, architecture and cuisine. The modern inhabitants of Valencia, or at least a specific section of them, are no different, determined to leave their own mark upon the city.
Are you in Valencia? Good, you’ve made the right choice. Go out your front door and walk down any street y...

History

24/7 Valencia •

FOOD, LANGUAGE AND ARCHITECTURE: THE REMNANTS OF MUSLIM VALENCIA • 24/7 Valencia

However the walls that have seen the rise and fall of empires, caliphates and kingdoms almost came crashing down, never to endure to this modern age. The first emir of Cordoba, Abd al-Rahman I, ordered the city destroyed in 755. Luckily for all of us in love with Valencia’s vibrant energy and culture, these orders were never carried out and several years later his son, Abd Allah, had a form of autonomous rule over the province of Valencia. He established a palace on the outskirts of the old city...
24/7 Valencia •

LA RIADA DE VALENCIA: THE FLOOD THAT SUBMERGED A CITY • 24/7 Valencia

Just like all cities built on the banks of rivers, Valencia suffered an eternal paradox: a river is a source of life and economic prosperity, but also the source of serious damage from sporadic flooding. In the autumn of 1957, what had once been a trickling brook winding through mudflats, broke its banks after a weekend of torrential rain, sweeping through Valencia’s streets, leaving devastation in its wake. Residents were forced to climb up buildings, lampposts and statues to escape the clutchi...
24/7 Valencia •

VALENCIA’S TRIBUNAL DE LES AIGUES: EUROPE’S OLDEST LEGAL BODY • 24/7 Valencia

The court’s primary concerns are issues of stolen water amongst Valencia’s farmers, when water is being used by a farmer when it is not their turn to irrigate their crops, a serious issue in drought-prone Spain and the irregular amounts of water provided by the River Turia. Issues have also occurred of farmers’ building works polluting the water channels, which are also brought swiftly before the court. Disputes can occur at any point throughout the year but they are more frequent during drought...

Food

24/7 Valencia •

A PLETHORA OF PAELLA • 24/7 Valencia

This dish stems from humble peasant origins with paddy field workers using the rice, beneath their feet, as the basis for their midday meal. Under the famous Valencian orange groves, these workers would use whatever they had to hand, whether that was duck or rabbit or chicken or seafood and cook it in the paellera, the pan which gives the dish its name. Now it has achieved international fame and is not only synonymous with its birthplace of Valencia but also with Spanish gastronomy as a whole. T...
24/7 Valencia •

WINNER OF THE PREMI CACAU D’OR ANNOUNCED • 24/7 Valencia

The eighth edition of the Premis Cacau D’Or has distinguished the best lunches of the Valencian community, adding 10 names to the list of restaurants that practise the gastronomic tradition of l’esmorzar in the most genuine way and with the best culinary offering. This edition of the Premi Cacau D’Or Especial Amstel attempts to educate on the importance of using local products and techniques in hospitality, especially when dealing with such a genuine tradition.  Its aim is not only to promote a...
24/7 Valencia •

TEN FINALISTS BATTLE IT OUT IN THE FINAL OF THE SOM ESMORZADORS COOKING COMPETITION   • 24/7 Valencia

In Valencia’s La Feria exhibition centre, Amstel’s live cooking competition  to create a new Valencian sandwich that displays all the most authentic values of the Valencian gastronomic culture, reached its delicious conclusion
La Gastrónoma, the Valencian high cuisine showcase, was the stage for the live cooking competition this week, surrounding the tradition of l’esmorzar, one of the most popular and authentic Valencian traditions. As one of the judging panel replied when asked how important t...
24/7 Valencia •

LIDL REINVENTS THE CHRISTMAS TABLE WITH THE GYOZA DELUXE • 24/7 Valencia

Changes in consumption habits have led to international dishes being introduced to Spanish Christmas tables, a trend which has been increasing in recent years. Following the success of Lidl’s Roscón de Reyes created by Carlos Maldonado, winner of MasterChef3 and owner of the Raíces restaurant, Lidl and the Michelin Star chef have collaborated again to create the Deluxe Gyoza. The innovative and unique limited edition Deluxe Gyoza created by Maldonaldo can be found in two varieties: a salad with...
24/7 Valencia •

Lindt Chocolate Launches its First Vegan Chocolate Bar in Spain • 24/7 Valencia

The Swiss purveyor of premium chocolate continues to delight chocolate lovers everywhere with its creamy and delicious chocolates, now with a vegan alternative. The new product “Lindt Original Vegan Recipe” can be found in two different flavours: Lindt Vegan Original and Lindt Vegan Hazelnut.
For the World Veganism Day event on the First of November, Lindt & Sprüngili have launched their first line of vegan chocolate bars. Looking to respond to the ever growing demand for vegan products, Lindt’s...

TV & Movies

Wanderlust •

Bettany Hughes' Treasures of the World to return this week - Wanderlust

Renowned historian and Wanderlust contributing editor Bettany Hughes is set to return to our screens soon with the latest instalment of her Channel 4 series Treasures of the World.
 
Working together with historians, archaeologists and other experts, Hughes shares her exclusive access to new digs and discoveries with viewers, taking armchair travellers on a voyage of historical discovery.
 
Now in its fourth season, Treasures of the World will cover destinations in Europe, Central Asia and the M...
Game Rant •

The Hobbit: 10 Best Quotes From The Movies

Before Frodo and Sam, Pippin and Merry, there was Bilbo, Gandalf, and the Company of Thorin Oakenshield. The events of The Hobbit laid the foundation for The Lord of the Rings, and Bilbo's theft of the One Ring from Gollum is what kickstarts Hobbit involvement in the final war against Sauron. The Hobbit trilogy greatly expands on the original book, featuring details from the appendices to the LOTR series. RELATED: Every Important Quest of Middle Earth Would Have Failed If Not For Hobbits W...
Game Rant •

Firefly: The 5 Best Episodes Of The Sci-Fi Classic

So many shows have been canceled before their time, yet the cult Sci-Fi classic Firefly is perhaps one of the hardest to swallow. This genre-blending of Sci-Fi and Western, spaceships and cowboy-like characters, was not really given a chance to succeed by the executives at Fox. The network aired the show on the Friday night death slot and putting out its episodes in the wrong order, forcing producer Joss Whedon to do a flashback episode halfway through the season to explain who all the character...
Game Rant •

Lord Of The Rings: Aragorn’s 10 Best Quotes From The Movies

From stoic ranger to noble king, Aragorn’s journey in The Lord of the Rings is extremely moving and compelling. Viggo Mortensen excelled in this role, truly embodying Tolkien’s character and adding so much to the role. RELATED: Who Is The Ultimate Warrior For Middle Earth? Full of sword skill, loyalty, and courage, Aragorn has been a fan favorite since the movies first came out. His inspirational speeches are second only to Theoden’s legendary speech at Pelennor fields, and Aragorn's compa...
Game Rant •

Quantum Leap: The 9 Best Episodes of Scott Bakula's Time Travelling Saga

With the sequel to the 90s American Science Fiction series Quantum Leap airing in 2022, it has caused fans to compare it to the original. Created by Donald P. Bellisario, the series starred Scott Bakula as quantum physicist Dr. Sam Beckett. Theorizing that he could travel through time within his own lifetime, Beckett invents a time machine and tests the program before it is ready, against the advice of hybrid supercomputer ‘Ziggy’. Sam is catapulted through space-time and stuck temporarily inhab...
Game Rant •

Harry Potter: 24 Funniest Quotes

Harry Potter is undeniably one of the most influential and successful franchises the world has ever seen, with fans regularly reading and re-reading the books and rewatching the movies. Despite the darkness of these films, especially in the later installments, they still provide viewers with moments of humor and amusement. These moments helped Harry Potter find its place in the hearts of millions across the globe. With such a colorful cast of characters, it should come as no surprise that many o...
Game Rant •

Vikings: 14 Strongest Fighters

Vikings has been a fan favorite for many years, consistently delivering high-quality TV, along with some incredible and complex characters providing some truly inspired performances. Full of drama, action, and intrigue, Vikings has had its viewers locked in from the very beginning. While the show has undoubtedly taken liberties with historical accuracy in its portrayal of the life of Ragnar Lothbrok, it's undeniably stayed true to the viciousness and brutality that was part of everyday life d...
Game Rant •

The Last Kingdom: 10 Things Missing From The Series

Based on Bernard Cornwell's book series The Saxon Stories, The Last Kingdom has been a hit period drama. With its first two seasons airing on BBC, the show was purchased by Netflix in 2018. The Last Kingdom tells the tale of Uhtred, a Northumbrian Lord during the Viking invasions of Britain in the 9th century. RELATED: The Last Kingdom: The Best Quotes In The Series So Far The books and show depict this Saxon boy's childhood among the Danes; becoming one of them, worshiping their gods, and...
Game Rant •

Harry Potter: 10 Great Quotes That Are Only In The Books

Making books into movies is never easy, there are always things missed out, things that can’t translate from the written to the visual medium, and scenes which couldn't be fit in due to the time constraints of a feature film. Related: Harry Potter: Characters That Are Far More Important In The Books Than The Movies The Harry Potter movies were no different. So many great scenes, characters and lines that filled readers with laughter, inspiration and joy were left out of the final movies du...
Game Rant •

The 8 Strongest Fighters of Vikings: Valhalla

After the fall of Rome and during the Dark Ages, the world was a brutal and violent place, where the strong survived and preyed on the weak. Violence was common and there were battles a-plenty. Netflix’s Vikings: Valhalla focuses on Northern Europe at the arrival of the 10th century, a time of great political and religious turmoil. RELATED: The Ancient Epic That Inspired The Northman To survive and thrive in these times, you needed to be a strong and capable fighter, not just with a sword...
Game Rant •

10 Best Episodes of Star Trek: Voyager

Star Trek: Voyager made history with its first female Captain in the form of Katherine Janeway, played by Kate Mulgrew. Transported across the galaxy by a mysterious entity, the crew of the Intrepid Class ship, the USS Voyager, must make their journey home across unknown space. Voyager has arguably one of the best theme tunes of any of the Star Trek series, a swelling orchestral number that fills audiences with hope for the Voyager crew on their long journey. Spanning seven years, this series...

Technology

AMFG - Tomorrow's Manufacturing Today •

Why Combine Artificial Intelligence with Additive Manufacturing? - AMFG

Report by Danny Weller
In an ever-progressing world, many companies are leveraging digitization and automation for additive manufacturing advancement. More and more manufacturers are turning to cloud-based solutions and integrated algorithms in 3D printing maximize its potential in Industry 4.0. As part of this digital realm, 3D printing aligns with AI, like machine learning, in optimizing the value chain. AI’s rapid data processing capacity makes it a crucial decision-making tool. Machine learn...
AMFG - Tomorrow's Manufacturing Today •

Will Additive Manufacturing Power the Evolution of Nuclear Energy? - AMFG

Report by Danny Weller
Fukushima. Chornobyl. Three Mile Island. All stark reminders that nuclear energy has the potential to be catastrophic. Stringent security measures are in place to prevent repeats of these disasters and the materials used in constructing reactor cores and nuclear fuel pellets are meticulously chosen. They must be robust enough to withstand the extreme environment of a nuclear reactor. 
However, many experts believe that 3D printing technology is capable of creating these ma...
AMFG - Tomorrow's Manufacturing Today •

Safeguarding CNC Machines in Networked IT/OT Environments - AMFG

Report by Danny Weller
Navigating the intersection of Informational Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) environments can be a tricky business. Safeguarding CNC machines in this space is an essential process. Striking a balance between advancing intelligence and efficiency while mitigating the risks of exposing OT systems to the broader digital landscape is crucial. Explore the intricacies with our insightful guide.
IT/OT networking stands as a pivotal element in the realm of Industry...
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Machine Shop Essentials to Stay Competitive - AMFG

Report by Danny Weller
To remain competitive in today’s manufacturing landscape and optimize production processes, relying solely on a standard three-axis CNC mill or two-axis CNC lathe, along with basic measuring tools, is no longer sufficient.
Over the past 50 years, the essential technology required for a modern machine shop has undergone significant transformations. Gone are the days of manual milling machines, lathes, and drill presses being the primary tools. Embracing CNC-powered equipmen...
AMFG - Tomorrow's Manufacturing Today •

What is Swiss Machining? - AMFG

A Swiss CNC machine, also referred to as a Swiss-type lathe or Swiss automatic lathe, is a cutting-edge precision manufacturing tool. This advanced machine excels in swiftly and precisely crafting minute components with remarkable efficiency.
From spinal implants and medical tools to miniature aerospace components, ultra-precise parts are vital for the smooth operation of critical aspects in today’s world. Crafting these minuscule components with near-perfect tolerances demands cutting-edge mach...
AMFG - Tomorrow's Manufacturing Today •

Increasing Productivity with 5-axis Machining - AMFG

Report by Danny Weller
In 5-axis machining, programmers harness the potential of the three linear axes alongside two of the rotary axes: A (rotational movement around the X-axis), B (rotational movement around the Y-axis), and/or C (rotational movement around the Z-axis).
Multiaxis machining involves the dynamic movement of a cutting machine, significantly expanding its capabilities beyond the basic linear axes (X, Y, and Z). A multiaxis machining center offers the flexibility to maneuver eithe...
AMFG - Tomorrow's Manufacturing Today •

What is Material Requirements Planning? - AMFG

Material Requirements Planning (MRP) is an essential system for efficiently determining the necessary materials and components to produce a product. 
This process involves three crucial phases: assessing current inventory, pinpointing required additional resources, and effectively managing their production or procurement. 
MRP assures that materials and components will be available when needed, minimizes inventory levels, reduces customer lead times, and improves customer satisfaction.
 
 
Mater...
AMFG - Tomorrow's Manufacturing Today •

Latest Developments in Additive Manufacturing: November 2023 - AMFG

The Additive Manufacturing landscape is constantly evolving, with new developments and innovations reshaping the future. From new software and 3D printing machines, to 3d- printed weapons systems and water taxis, additive manufacturing is shaping the future of the manufacturing industry, and the world.
Read on to discover all the latest advancements this month.
Additive manufacturing has made a splash in the maritime sector, shaping vessels from kayaks to opulent super yachts. While renowned for...
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CNC Machining Materials: Make The Right Choice - AMFG

CNC machining is inarguably the lifeblood of the manufacturing industry with applications such as aerospace, medical devices, and electronics. In recent years, there have been incredible advancements in the field of CNC machining materials. Their wide portfolio now offers great combinations of material properties, cost, and aesthetics.
In this article, we will delve into the diverse world of CNC materials, and provide you with a comprehensive guide to selecting the right materials for CNC machin...
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CNC Machining Quality Control: Strategies for Precision & Quality - AMFG

Computer numerical control (CNC) machines have become standard fare in the machining industry. Their accuracy, speed, and ease of use make them indispensable tools for manufacturers. Yet nothing is perfect. Quality control remains an essential element in catching and preventing defects.
Although errors are much less likely with CNC machining than with traditional manual manufacturing processes, they can still occur. These errors can have significant knock-on effects, including bottlenecks, and w...
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How to Improve Accuracy and Speed in CNC Machining with Quoting Software - AMFG

Machine shops encounter a wide array of obstacles, and among the most critical is enhancing the accuracy of their quoting process. Estimators invest significant hours in meticulously crafting quotes, only to later discover that the production of a particular component is hindered by a specific callout or a buried line item within the RFQ. 
These challenges may lead to:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
With quoting software, you can ensure reduced quoting times, more accurate quotes with reduced chances...
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How Digital Quotation Can Accelerate CNC Machining Revenue - AMFG Whitepaper

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When you visit any website, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. This information might be abou...
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What’s the difference between 3, 4 & 5 Axis CNC Milling? - AMFG

Recent years have witnessed significant advancements in parts manufacturing techniques, driven by the ever-evolving demands of diverse production sectors. Among these techniques, machining stands out as a fundamental method, involving the precise removal of material to fashion high-accuracy components.
Now, let’s delve into the distinctions between 3, 4, and 5-axis CNC milling. Discovering the right choice for your CNC machining projects—whether it’s a 3-axis, 4-axis, or 5-axis CNC machine—is a...
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When Should You Combine 3D Printing and CNC Machining? - AMFG

Report by Danny Weller
3D printing has transformed the world of prototyping, assembly, and manufacturing in unprecedented ways. The CNC machining industry has seen remarkable growth, with its market value already exceeding $81 billion. Projections indicate that this thriving sector is set to surpass the $126 billion mark by 2028. So when should you combine 3D printing and CNC Machining?
Nowadays, most designs that reach the production stage have injection molding and CNC machining as their basis...
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CNC Machining: A Path to Sustainability - AMFG

The Computer Numerical Coding (CNC) Machining industry has seen remarkable growth, with its market value already exceeding $81 billion. Projections indicate that this thriving sector is set to surpass the $126 billion mark by 2028. As the demand for CNC machines continues to surge, one critical question looms large: what is the environmental footprint of CNC machinery, and what can be done to make it more sustainable?
In an era where sustainability is a global imperative, industry must be aware...
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The Latest Developments in Additive Manufacturing: October 2023 - AMFG

Report by Danny Weller
3D printing and additive manufacturing are revolutionizing global industries. They are reshaping traditional production methods, enhancing supply chain resilience, and expediting the introduction of new products.
In addition to these advantages, additive manufacturing also supports sustainability objectives. Businesses can now create precise product quantities, minimizing material waste compared to conventional manufacturing. This approach not only caters to market demand...