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Dusted Mid-Year 2024, Part I (Oren Ambarchi to Loma)

Oren Ambarchi and crew

Half the year is gone already, and how did that happen? At Dusted, we’ve spent six months listening to good records and bad.  We’ve picked our very favorites, the top two from this year’s pile.  And now, in an annual tradition, we turn them on our fellow writers.  Hah, take that!   

Some of our Mid-Year switcheroos have been highly contentious.  We may have lost a writer or two in the aftermath.  Others have been remarkably collegial and full of positive discovery.  This one falls more or less in the middle.  Only a couple of reviews are notably grumpy.  A slightly larger (but still not large) number show evidence of newly awakened fandom.  For the most part, we came out with the same favorites we brought with us, though perhaps a little wiser about the music that we’re missing. 

For this reason, it is harder than ever to identify winners.  There’s no universally admired album we can call “this year’s Heron Oblivion.”  Rosali and Winged Wheel each got four votes, as close to a sweep as this year brought.  Oren Ambarchi’s Ghosted II notched three.  There were lots of lone pics—which is fine.  More music to check out. 

As always, we’re breaking the mid-year into three parts.  This one covers the front of the alphabet, a second will deal with the back.  The third, as always, provides longer lists from participating writers.  We hope you enjoy it. 

Oren Ambarchi / Johan Berthling / Andreas Werliin —Ghosted II (Drag City)

Who recommended it? Bryon Hayes

Did we review it? Yes, Tim Clarke said, “They cleave closer to the meditative, exploratory grooves of The Necks, laying down intricately detailed and gradually evolving parts… Sublime.” 

Bill Meyer’s take:

Count me among the Dusted writers who hold this trio in high esteem. Ghosted II strikes so precise a balance of texture, stillness and motion that it’s easy miss how fragile it is; one misplaced note or beat could bring it all down in a second, but the trio sustains each of the album’s four tracks for ten minutes or thereabouts. While it’s easy to appreciate the tidal flux of Oren Ambarchi’s guitar>>table of boxes>>Lesley speaker signal chain, and Johan Berthling’s immovable bass presence, if you are about to put this record on the hi-fi for the first time (PLEASE listen in stereo), consider focusing on the infinite mirror effect of Werliin’s percussion. Your third eye will thank you.

Olivia Block — The Mountains Pass (Black Truffle)

Who picked it? Bill Meyer

Did we review it? No

Ray Garraty’s take:

This has actually none of the pretentious stuff you expect to find in a work by somebody who has been dubbed a “media artist.” The second part of The Mountains Pass is especially stunning where ‘f2754’ has clearly a Giallo-esque feel to it, fast paced and a tad prog rock-ish. “Violet-Green,” perhaps the best composition on the album, brings in mind those creepy soundtracks, with synths and bells, which we usually hear on bad horror movies. And even when Olivia Block, on the same track, begins to sing, her voice is outlandish enough to think that she was abducted by the aliens. 

Camera Obscura — Look to the East, Look to the West (Merge)

Who Picked it? Andrew Forell

Did we review it? Yes, Andrew said, “Campbell writes movingly about memory and friendship. Looking at what was rather than regretting what might have been with an honesty that goes directly to the heart of things.” 

Bryon’s take:

This record makes me realize that I should listen to more Camera Obscura. The Glaswegian indie pop group is a delight to take in, especially Tracyanne Campbell’s lovely voice. Look to the East, Look to the West is a comeback album, the band’s first since they went on hiatus following the death of keyboardist Carey Lander in 2015. The most striking aspect here is the use of pedal steel and organ, which lend the album a country and western flair. This seems to be a new development for Campbell and company, but they pull it off well and the new sounds really suit the band. Similarly effective are the digital drums that the band employ on tracks like “Liberty Print.” Camera Obscura have altered course slightly but retain the loveliness that lies within their core.

Chief Keef — Almighty So 2 (RBC)

Who nominated it? Patrick Masterson

Did we review it? No.

Jennifer Kelly’s take:

Six years in the making and continually delayed—a fact the artist refers to several times during the run-time—Almighty So 2 is massive and ambitious, with operatic hooks and wall-shaking, body-pummeling beats. A mountainous swagger rocks, “Grape Trees,” the cut with Sexyy Red, a machine-gun ratatat thundering under brutal lyrics about gender relations. The politics are embedded in the subject matter, in the screaming sirens, the South Chicago gangland scenarios, the profanity, rage and cynicism. “Jesus Skit,” though, gets a little more explicit about it, positing a sliding reparations scheme that depends on skin color; light skinned rappers like Drake and Chance the Rapper lose out big time, while darker ones, like Sosa, get millions. The violence comes in the shattering beats, as in “1,2,3,” a slow-motion eruption. Here the artist sketches the bleak world that made (and continues to make) him, chanting, “I always believed I was gon' get paid/When I got to hustlin' up in sixth grade/You ain't givin' off that nigga, you won't get laid/Sleep for the weak, I been up for six days.” The track, like the rest of Almighty So 2, is gritty and nihilistic and undeniably powerful. So glad I got to hear this, non-expert though I am.

Cindy Lee — Diamond Jubilee (Realistik Studios)

Who nominated it? Patrick Masterson

Did we review it? Nope (and shame on us…)

Jonathan Shaw’s take:

Diamond Jubilee commences with three dazzling songs: the title track, “Glitz” and “Baby Blue.” Even if the rest of the record weren’t so excellent (it is, and at over two hours, there’s a lot of it), the strength of those three songs would propel it into frequent rotation, on my various devices and in my head, and likely onto the year-end list I will eventually compose. “Baby Blue” is the crucial track: it’s one of those songs (along with Warren Zevon’s “The French Inhaler,” Townes Van Zandt’s “For the Sake of the Song” and a few others) that is so ruthlessly fine in its execution and so suited to some of the least comfortable angles in the emotional furniture in my head that it requires a kind of commitment to listen to. Beyond that irretrievably subjective response, Diamond Jubilee commits, as well: to gorgeous melody, without entirely smoothing out the sharp edges that distinguished Lee’s What’s Tonight to Eternity (2020); to the reverb-saturated aesthetic of fading girl-group harmonies, clubland at 3 am, spangled cocktail dresses of motheaten satin and the pleasures of the last cigarette in the pack when there’s no money for another; and, it seems, to love, in social conditions that make love nearly as unthinkable as it is completely necessary. The surreal, in its modernist avant-garde iteration, emerged in similarly extreme social conditions, after the slaughter of the Great War and amid fascism’s rise. Those forces were enough to distort human relations into monstrous shapes nigh irrevocable. Lee’s music has strong relations to the dreamlike quality of the surreal, and we have our own terrors now: climate’s awful and furious change, social media’s psycho-social poisons and fascism, once again. Those terrors’ spectral presences are audible all over Diamond Jubilee, but they can’t blunt the sharpness of human longing in songs like “All I Want Is You” or “Don’t Tell Me I’m Wrong” or “Government Cheque.” Love’s intensities may not be sustainable, or even particularly livable, but they won’t be denied. Cindy Lee captures that set of truths with that aforementioned dazzle, and with depth.

DIIV — Frog In Boiling Water (Fantasy)

Who picked it? Tim Clarke

Did we review it? Yes. Tim Clarke said: “Despite the music’s dense layering and the overall feeling of frustration and confusion, Frog In Boiling Water thankfully leaves the listener with a feeling of hope and eventual redemption.”

Ray Garraty’s take:

If I were given this with no title and artist’s name I’d say this was written by a no name indie band circa 2016. It’s the same shoegazy guitars and sweet and melancholy vocals we’ve been hearing since when, 1994? The songs like “Reflected” got things moving but it’s far from boiling temperatures, merely lukewarm. It’s been written somewhere that the DIIV’s album is about “coping with capitalism,” yet it’s evident that it’s feeding the same capitalism, giving the fans the same thing over and over. And that is how capitalism works. 

Nomi Epstein — shades (Another Timbre)

Who picked it? Christian Carey

Did we write about it? Yes, Christian said, "Epstein’s music is unfailingly attractive and elegantly paced. Shades is an excellent introduction to her work."

Bill Meyer’s take: 

Since Nomi Epstein leads the Chicago-based new music ensemble a.pe.ri.od.ic, I’ve had plenty of opportunities to hear her guide performances of other people’s music. But shades is only the second album devoted to hers. Its three long pieces are, like the Wandelweiser and minimalist composers that a.pe.ri.od.ic has often supported, sparely arranged and deliberately paced. She puts intriguing sounds — some prepared piano notes, or a barely-there vocal tone — just far enough inside the frameworks of the music to invite one to listen in. Once your consciousness is inside the music, the slow movement of what surrounds you mesmerizes. Music this reserved and respectful is a welcome respite in a world where reality smacks you upside the head every day and even that influencer babbling on the phone belong to the person sitting next to you on the train insists on staring you in the eye.

Fuera de Sektor — Juegos Prohibidos (La Vida Es Un Mus Discos)

Who nominated it? Jonathan Shaw

Did we review it? Yes, Jonathan wrote, “It’s a singular sound, by turns compelling and bewitching—like the beautiful face you can just about discern across a dim and crowded room, a set of lines and textures briefly lit up by occasional drags on a cigarette. Not quite (or not just) postpunk, pop or dance music, the songs on Juegos Prohibitos itch at your hips and scratch into your brain.”

Christian Carey’s take:

Barcelona band Fuera de Sektor released a demo in 2022, but Juegos Prohibidos is their first full length recording. No Wave is a significant influence, particularly in the fiercely intense sing-shout vocals from Andrea Jarale. If you visit the band’s Instagram, it includes an amateur video that is an homage to Richard Hell, replicating a 1970s comic from NY Punk Magazine in which he starred. But there are many more reference points. The guitars channel the chops and soloing of eighties New Wave, and the rhythm section provides relentless uptempo playing. The defiant demeanor of the songs themselves depicts an unstoppable wall of intensity.

Daryl Groetsch — Above the Shore (self-released)

Who picked it? Andrew Forell

Did we review it? Yes, Andrew called it “a 75-minute floating symphony that insinuates its way into your subconscious with almost imperceptible stealth.”

Ian Mathers’ take:

Whether approvingly or not, works like this 75-minute composition/album are often described as if they were very static in nature; as if even when there are changes they happen in rigid, predictable ways. It may be that if you poke around under the hood of Above the Clouds enough you might be able to diagram out the way elements meld, progress, and separate again, and possibly under that light the whole thing looks regular. But in terms of the way it feels when you listen to it, there’s something quite different going on with Groetsch’s work. The whole thing does feel quite immersive, almost environmental. But as opposed to any number of ground-level or even underwater vistas that come to mind with similar works, here I feel suspended in the air, very far above any shore indeed. The listening experience feels akin to endlessly falling, eventually not so much above as through softly glowing clouds. It’s somehow soothingly vertiginous, and more captivating (and attention-rewarding) than most of its peers.

Icewear Vezzo — Live From the 6 (Quality Control Music)

Who picked it? Ray Garraty

Did we review it? No.

Patrick Masterson’s take:

Chivez Smith has been a familiar name to anyone keeping an eye on Detroit rap for the last decade — longer than you might think and long enough, now, to make him an elder statesman among the city’s spitters. What better time, then, to take a step back and assess not just how far you’ve come, but what all that hustling has amounted to? So goes Live From the 6 (not a Drake reference, in case you were momentarily confused; Vezzo’s from 6 Mile on McNichols north of Hamtramck), which isn’t quite a career retrospective but carries the themes of one. Vezzo’s in a reflective mood over the course of these 13 songs, his slightly frayed vocals forever unhurried and his beat selection consistently nodding to the high West Coast era; you could put Ice Cube or Snoop (or, for that matter, YG or Nipsey) over most of these productions and it wouldn’t throw you off. It’s not totally insular bars-wise, either; a questionable DaBaby feature aside — his double-time admission that he sees a therapist is heartening given how deservedly he got shunned by the establishment just as he was fixing to peak — Memphis artist YTB Fatt also shows up. Fellow Motor City emcees Babyface Ray and Chuckie CEO provide the remaining color, but end to end, this is Vezzo’s show and he shows up. There’s no lack of entry points to Icewear Vezzo’s discography by now, but if you were hesitant before, Live From the 6 is merely the latest display of his acumen. Hear why he’s the one.

Loma — How Will I Live Without A Body? (Sub Pop)

Who picked it? Tim Clarke

Did we review it? Yes, Tim wrote, “Yes, this is a heavy album, but luxuriously so. It’s music that stares death in the face and instead of running, hunkers down and gets comfortable.”

Alex Johnson’s take:

Listening to How Will I Live Without a Body? is like eavesdropping on a collage of someone else’s thoughts. Contemplation or confusion or a eureka one moment to the next. It’s theatrical, passionate music that, to me, shares a heavy sensibility with the operatic post-rock on Portishead’s Third. Like an unsettling daydream, the lyrics blur the mundane and existential. In “Affinity,” the narrator stares “into the dark,” finding herself multiplied but disconnected – “my shadows move/with and without me.” In “I Swallowed a Stone,” a“kettle boil[s] forever” and she “can’t live this feeling anymore.” Given the song’s tense, foreboding percussion and muted guitar “can’t” sounds like “might have to.” 

Might, but not necessarily will. Despite the doses of dread, How Will I Live Without a Body? never feels resigned. You’re treated to interjections of sound, instrumental and otherwise —  flashes of illumination, portals to enter. “Unbraiding” fits sheets of strings, bird song, and burning punches of guitar fuzz around a simple, repeated piano, illustrating the line “bring somewhere out of nowhere.” Loma is working with a robust sonic palette here, but the album’s ethos seems grounded in a DIY curiosity. That “Broken Doorbell” features what sound like actual broken doorbells and then ends with waves hitting a shore is emblematic. It’s a lovely, if perhaps temporary, moment of arrival, having followed the shadows wherever they led.

[thebandghostnews]

[ATTENTION GHOULS]

Get those popcorn buckets back out. Rite Here Rite Now is up for pre order on blu ray and dvd!

/A Nameless Ghoulette

[zot3-flopped]

So it looks like Liam kept clean until he did the US visa test and then went into a bender.

www thescottishsun co uk/tvandshowbiz/13727992/liam-payne-drugs-supplied-hotel-tests-clean/

"LIAM Payne was plied with drugs supplied by a hotel worker just 24 hours after being told he was clean, cops believe.

Argentine investigators suspect the drugs found in the tragic One Direction star’s Buenos Aires hotel room were sourced in a poverty-stricken neighbourhood 15 miles away.

An address in the city of Lomas de Zamora is said to match up with a man suspected of being involved in supplying the substance, sources say.

Police are investigating two hotel staff in connection with the deals including a cleaner at the CasaSur boutique hotel.

It is believed they hid the drugs in a Dove Soap box which can be seen in pictures inside Liam’s room.

A pal of Liam’s last night told The Sun the star had been given the all-clear on a drugs test last Tuesday - the day before he plunged 45ft to his death from his third-floor balcony at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel.

The pop star had "tried really hard to get clean", the pal claimed before being "preyed upon" by the hotel workers.

They said dad-of-one Liam had entered Argentina on September 30 with the aim of renewing his American visa.

They claim that when Liam spoke to US embassy officials, they queried his previous stints in rehab and said he needed to take a drug test to prove he was clean to have his renewal approved.

They added: “The embassy said Liam needed to do a strict investigation including X-rays and a blood test to search for traces of drugs.

He was examined by a US Embassy-certified doctor and last Tuesday collected his results, which showed he was clean, the friend said."

Yet again blaming service workers as if they spiked his drink or something. He could have refused.

[siremasterlawrence]

Breathless Part 1

Part 1

“Oh Man! What luck!” I swear landing my leg on a strange looking orb as I pick it up lets my eyes slowly blow up in a bright white like glow. I close my eyes a bit sending my body in to a beautiful blue glow transporting him in to the ball as it hit the floor and it rolls to the edge of the cliff.

Next thing I know I am surrounded by a red gold, silver and slate black painted giant bar I own apparently and soon enough I am behind the bar. I laugh a bit think about what else I can get out of that damn orb now presently placed in the middle of the room causing a major chain of events.

The bar is now a magical place infusing the building to help me with my aims and plans I have had in the back of my mind and truly is everything. I jet on to the bar hopping over the bar on to the bar stool slipping off till I hit the ground running and heading to the main room pick it up and send it flying.

“I wish that could have super fucking pretty hot actors Andrew W Walker and bad ass Luke MacFarlane,”

“What the fuck? How the hell on earth?”

“Where am I? Where are we?”

“I am your Lord and Master”

“I am also your boss “

“You do not work as actors “

“This is my bar apart of my media “

“You work here and always have “

“You are my bartenders”

“You stay here all day “

“You make me millions “

“You are my employees”

“Yes boss”

“Put these aprons on“

“Yes boss”

“It’s time for your auditions”

“Strip for me”

“Get behind the bar “

“Hurry up “

“Hop off the bar”

“Make me a drink”

“Do it! Do it”

“Could have been faster”

“Sorry “

“You clean my shoes “

“You lick them”

“Good job! Your butts need to be in gear, your mind out of the gutter and get to work.”

Part 2

“I need sexy servers and dancers”

“Who Master?”

“Jaime Lomas”

“Ashley Taylor Dawson”

“Fuck? Who the hell?”

“Zip it! Your mind is blank”

“I am your God!”

“Yes boss”

“You belong to me”

“Dress in this”

“Stand on the table “

“Strip “

“Oh Master! Babe”

“Do you crave this body boss?”

“The groups are packing in”

“Hell Yes! Let’s party my king”

“Everyone! Who’s here?”

“My name is Jamie”

“Let me entertain you “

“Ashley join him”

“As you wish”

“My name is Ashley “

“I am fine”

“My body is hard “

“Watch my abs “

“Wash board abs”

“My tight ass”

“I love to do the pump”

“Hey don’t touch”

“This is my Master’s merchandise “

The end

Breathless Part 2

Tom Hardy and Andrew Garfield are the first  celebrity and honored guest to my new club Breathless a magical island vacation spot for the elite. The two land on a private airline walking off of the planes staircase to the land they take off their sunshades and soon the sunlight is in their faces. The light rays shoots in to his eyes glowing so bright shaking him to his core very soon and enough freaking him one something stirs up in him.

————

The lights surrounding him shine over the majestic forest in the latter half of the island begin to shake with the leaves and branch are free flowing.Mindlessly Tom Hardy is the first to see it in the wind a chill cool air calls to him as his toe dug in propelling his feet ever forward in to the breach.

He steps in to the forest ever forward with any and all worries washing away in his cold and blank mind the deeper he goes the more he loses himself.The forest expands in to the jungle causing him to feel the power pour from underneath his feet yanking him in to the center as his shoes strip.

Ripping in to ribbons below his sole but the entirety of the ground floods flowing a cold embrace sending them shivering up his spine.The more he walks the socks come undone as well, as his face goes slack, his eyes turn dull gray and something in him drives him in to the brink 

The jeans stripping like a reel shitting on to the ground, the area begins spinning as he looks upward to the sky and he falls back to the ground.Apparently! The grounds begins to melt in to the soil growing more covering up the island like quick sand or soon sinks in to the soil of the space.

The soul forms massive arms wrapping over his massive muscular body stretching in to the air and drops down descending till it is grasping his body pulling it down. I am in awe of this gigantic, tall and super titan of a man who will be under my absolute control for yeh rests of my his life no way out.

“Tsk tsk tsk”

“You fell for that so easily “

“Sorry Mr. Hardy!”

“I have loved you always”

“I’ve wanted you for so long “

“I can have you finally “

“This body “

“Yumm”

“I can lay on you all day “

“Muscles for days”

“Legs for days too”

“I could eat you up “

“I’ll leg you sink for now”

“Hear this”

“You belong to me for all existence”

“You are not human”

“A mere puppet for me”

“You are named slave”

“I am everything to you “

“I guide you “

“You have fallen”

“Yes Master”

“Make me your world “

“Accept me”

——-

“Andrew Garfield “

“Who? Who are you?”

“I am your inner voice “

“No! You can’t be…this”

“Can’t be? I know”

“My body is frozen “

“Exactly! I am in total control “

“I submerge your soul”

“Your consciousness is a blank state”

“You subconscious is a open world “

“I walk in to it “

“It is my own island “

“You love me”

“Live for me”

“I control you “

“You have no free will”

“No love”

“I am your God”

“Yes Master”

“You see the ocean “

“YES”

“Walk to the beach”

“Stand at the edge “

“Take a leap”

“Plunge in”

“Dive and dive “

“Swoosh you fell in to ocean”

The end 

[theanticool]

I asked you a little while ago about Loma but now as the undisputed fight gets closer I wanted to ask you about Usyk. some people believe that what Usyk has achieved so far is an ATG case in real-time, someone went as far as to say that he's the best boxer since Floyd retired. This conversation was met with "Stop comparing him like he's some Ali" and that was met with "Why? why is it so hard to accept seeing greatness play out in real time!" I know that even Muhammed Ali received criticism during his reign for being compared to Sugar Ray Robinson so this idea of downplaying boxers during their prime isn't new and I feel the same with how Usyk is being seen. What do you think about Usyk? How do you think he compares to Holyfield as a cruiserweight who moved up HW to find success? Have you felt that as you've watched him over the years he's achieved and is currently achieving greatness?

Usyk is unquestionably one of the top fighters of the last decade and (imo) the best cruiserweight ever. Respect to Holyfield, but I think Usyk fought stiffer competition at the weight class. It was just better in the mid-2010s than it was in the 80s. And, to be fair to Holyfield, it was a new division then so it makes sense.

Usyk is one of the best boxers the sport has ever seen and a truly amazing talent. And I believe he will unify the titles at heavyweight.

THAT SAID - Usyk can't compete with Holyfield's resume at heavyweight. Like he might beat Fury twice. He might defend against Joseph Parker, Zhang, and Hrgovic but it's just not the same caliber of opposition. For as "bad" as the 90s were for heavyweight when you compare it to the late 60s/early 70s, it blew the modern field out the water. Holyfield beat Mike Tyson. Post-prison Tyson, to be sure, but still that's Mike Tyson. Holyfield didn't always win but the resume speaks for itself - Larry Holmes, Riddick Bowe, Ray Mercer, Lennox Lewis, Hasim Rahman, John Ruiz, George Foreman, Chris Byrd, etc. Not all world beaters. Not all in their prime. And again, he didn't beat everybody. But that is one hell of a resume that can't be replicated with the current field of heavyweight talent imo. I also think part of the reason the heavyweight titles are even being unified is because the field is so poor atm. It's not fair, but it's one of the tragedies of fighting. Especially at heavyweight.

Still, unifying would be a huge feather in Usyk's cap. I don't think not doing it would take anything away from what he's already accomplished though. He's an ATG, top 100 boxer of all time already imo.

[mengyao]

hey kid. you want 3+ hours of beefleaf playlists?

师青玄 • WHEN I'M HAPPY, I FORGET ABOUT THE—

i’m every sparkly woman • ana roxanne / when in summer, i forget about the winter • yaeji / bitter winter • alaskalaska / mellow • georgia ft. shygirl / that girl • jenys ft. cantabile / oh, to be a rainbow! • soko / back in la • grace ives / the place where spirits get eaten • hiro kone / no pain • magic island / bloom for me • pearly drops / til we run out of air • hatchie / gloria • angel olsen / gravity that binds • caterina barbieri

贺玄 • RESTLESS, OLDER, HEAVY, LIKE A STONE

over dark water • mount eerie / once i had a sweetheart • the body & big|brave / put it down on me • emily wells / pain is the fashion of the spirit • sinead o’brien / from the sea/it looms (chapters i & ii) • leon vynehall / wandering star • torres / daiitoku-myōō no ōdaiko • neptunian maximalism / phenom • thao & the get down stay down / peace of mind • tempers / in the air tonight • marissa nadler & stephen brodsky / feminine water turmoil • sasami / ugly and vengeful • anna von hausswolff / metallic taste of patience • eartheater / black fly (live) • circuit des yeux

双玄 • SLOWLY PROLONGING A CRUEL FATE

two waves • death spells / hbw • fenster / dagger only run • sound of ceres / i’m a girl you can hold irl • ml buch / kandy • fever ray / come as you are • princess chelsea / half silences • loma / name • midwife / the depths • cross record / the wheel of fortune • william basinski / like the ocean, like the innocent pt. 2: the innocent • the besnard lakes / color of blood • chelsea wolfe / just for loving you i pay the price • cindy lee / who the waves are roaring for • colin stetson

[t0818ru2]

Here is a little bit of World Building~

So, i wanna talk about a little bit of the FanLands i made for the session of Pibe and Zarida! Welcome to LOCAL and LOMAS!

Land of Copper and Lighting:

The planet of Pibe its a very hostile one. The entire globe is made of copper and is surrounded by artificial gaseous clouds that constantly shoot lightning.

The surface of the planet consists of high and large mountains, like the appearance of a canyon with cracks and many caves. The largest mountains reach several kilometers high, even protruding above the clouds, although this phenomenon is rare. Areas that are flatter or more stable to build on are used as cities by the inhabitants of the planets.

The cities are bright metropolises with various markets, cone-shaped buildings of which all seem to have lightning bolts to harness the energy coming from the clouds. In this way, all the cities feed magical generators through a cable that runs throughout the territory. There are about 6 big cities all over the planet, which can be seen illuminated even from space (when the sky is slightly clear).

These cities are inhabited by the "Locals", small creatures in brown robes which also appear to be made of copper. They are approximately 4ft tall and their tunics completely cover their body except for 3 lights that emerge from the darkness of their hoods. It can be theorized that under such clothing there are robots or at least a mixture between something organic and metallic since from time to time their hands peek out from the ends of the tunic, showing in some cases some orange hands or even robotic hands. They all seem to act very erratically and quickly, as if they are always in a hurry. This attitude is quite normal because you can see vehicles going from here to there around the city, everyone seems to be busy with their things and they don't like to waste time. They have their own language that is made up of various clacking, metallic and sparking sounds (Another theory that states that they are robots or similar).

Let's talk, of course, about the elephant in the room. Why does LOCAL have a giant sword that goes through the entire plant? Nobody knows, the "Locals" claim that he has always been there since time immemorial. No one remembers being there before the sword. The legends in various caves, perhaps of creatures that inhabited LOCAL before the "Locals", affirm that before the great sword crossed the sky and the planet, there were no storms. It is not known how or when. Even so, the sword serves two purposes.

The first is that it is a huge dungeon that descends to the center of the metallic planet. A dungeon with many magical enemies and puzzles, a winding path difficult to navigate.

And the second is to be the place where the Denizen of the game lives, Spes The lightning Snake. A colossal snake that shoots lightning and is the cause of storms on the surface. It is a very fierce creature and hostile to anyone who approaches it. For millennia, the Locals have tried to defeat this monster but all failed. As an ornament Spes uses the weapons nailed all over his long body, swords, spears, axes, all kinds of weapons. His teeth are as sharp as swords and so large that they extend for several meters. His mouth is so big that it can swallow an entire house. However, Spes has a very big weakness, he is blind, he does not have any way to locate himself or his opponent. His attacks consist of throwing rays without any type of pattern towards his enemies hoping to hit the target at some point. Legends say that by defeating the Denizen, the lightning will cease and the sky will finally be clear.

Land of Mirors and Sunshines:

Zarida's planet is much quieter than Pibe's. Fortunately for her, she does not have to deal with any type of creature or danger that is on the planet. However, and to Zarida's misfortune, moving around this planet is difficult. There are only two options, either by sea, or by land.

Let's start on land. The terrestrial geography of the planet is mountainous, even more than that of LOCAL. The prairies are scarce and the flat areas are even more so. The only areas where you can walk without having to climb a steep cliff are the cities (we'll get to that) Not to mention that visibility in this whole place is difficult due to the amount of light emitted by the planet itself and the light that is reflected on this planet. It is easy to get lost in a place that is made of mirrors, seeing things where there are none or reflecting elements that seem closer but are really miles away. Despite everything, and to facilitate transportation, on land and in water there are magic mirrors that are capable of teleporting the individual to other parts of the planet, as if they were portals.

The second way to travel is by water. Unlike LOCAL, on this planet there is water, or at least it seems so, since on this planet water is literally invisible. Water covers 75% of the planet, and the rest is just mountains, so this method is quite effective. Thanks to the invisible effect of water, the deepest areas of the ocean can be seen without any problem. Marine life corresponds to only one type of fish that has evolved in different variants and which vary in size but their behavior is the same. Marine life increases in size the deeper you go. The only way to travel through these waters is, obviously, with a boat, which due to the optical effect of the water seems to be flying. Several ships can be seen sailing through the place, some being cruise ships if not other inhabitants that are being transported from one city to another. There are also pirates! But these are not habitats but enemies of the session.

Finally we have the cities. They all appear to be exactly the same and do not vary much other than in size. They are cities built on water, with a circular shape that extends for several kilometers. They are not exactly large, enough to accommodate a large number of inhabitants. Both houses and commercial establishments tend to have a simplistic style like boxes, ah! and you will not find a single bed anywhere, since the planet is illuminated 24/7 nobody has slept in thousands of years.

The inhabitants are known as the "Lomals" and do not differ much from their neighbors on the other planet. They have greenish-blue tunics that cover their entire bodies. Under the hoods, it emits a very strong light that prevents the ability to see any kind of physical characteristics. One would think that they are made of light, but upon a little inspection of their hands when lifting the ends of the robes, a shiny scaly skin can be seen. It could be theorized that they may be a variant of the same fish that lives in the depths of the sea, a variant that grew hands and feet and now lives in cities establishing a trade. This theory increases when we see that their language is made up of bubbling and splashing sounds.

There is no elephant in the room this time. However, we must talk about the "Great Mirror". On the highest mountain of LOMAS, there is the "Great Mirror" which is nothing more than a much bigger, taller and more beautiful mirror that reflects the entrance to a labyrinth that extends throughout the interior of the planet. Surprisingly, the deeper you get into the maze, the darker it gets and the lights do not bounce back illuminating its interior (curious thing because every corner and cave is illuminated, this being the only exception) Inside this labyrinth full of traps, enemies and puzzles, there is nothing more and nothing less than the Denizen of this planet, Malum The Mirror Snake

It is an long creature, like a snake, whose body is covered in crystals all over. It extends several kilometers under the cave in which it lives. Her mirrors are tinted a light pale blue and when you try to see her face, you can only see light and more light. Although around this brilliant flash, they orbit a total of 8 brilliant crystals which it uses to attack its opponents. Unlike his brother Spes, Malum is highly intelligent, playing strategically with his prey and always prefers to attack by bouncing his lightning off walls and catching his targets off guard with surprise attacks. Legends say that if you kill Malum, he will bring darkness to the world and finally the night will come, something that the "Lomals" wish with all their might, since they long to be able to sleep one day. No one has ever been able to face Malum because the labyrinth is extremely complex, dangerous and complicated.

Thx for reading!

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loma prieta - fly by night

broken social scene - kc accidental

we <3 katamari ost - houston

fever ray - if i had a heart (fuck buttons remix)

hakushi hasegawa - somoku

the crab rave song

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Friday Find

Juanita Mentzer – Nursing Graduate WESLEY GRADUATES CLASS — Graduates from the Wesley hospital school of nursing and from the hospital’s X-ray department, left to right, are: Phyllis Simmons,Doris Bird,Wilma McMurray,Donna Dabovich,Phyllis Benage,Loma Dell Culp,Juanita Mentzer,Martha Otis,Margaret Hamilton,Eileen Schaffer,Bernice Rump,Phyllis Webster (registered nurses), and Glenyce…

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The NASA has been used the Small Animal DXA ‘InAlyzer’ for MHU-8 project | MEDIKORS

MEDIKORS InAlyzer was finally selected as the equipment to be used for NASA’s space environment biological research, after competing with body composition research equipment around world.

InAlyzer is the world-first 108µm DXA (Dual energy X-ray Absorptiometry) body composition analyzer for lab animals in 2014 and it provides Bone Mineral Density and body composition results due to total body high resolution imaging within 1 minute.

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InAlyzer allows automated accurate and precise measurement of bone and tissue for small animals from 10-2000g basically. It is ideal for longitudinal studies because of the excellent precision of BMD and Fat.

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The Joint Partial-Gravity Rodent Research Mouse Habitat Unit-8 (MHU-8), is a collaboration between NASA, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Harvard Medical School, Northwestern University, Loma Linda University, the University of California-Davis and the University of Tsukuba.

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Discovering the Underwater World: Scuba Diving Spots in Carlsbad, California

Introduction

Carlsbad, California is a coastal city known for its stunning beaches, picturesque views, and vibrant marine life. But did you know that beneath the surface lies a hidden world waiting to be explored? Scuba diving in Carlsbad offers a unique and exhilarating experience that allows you to discover the underwater wonders of this beautiful destination. Whether you're trusted roofing contractor services an experienced diver or a beginner looking to take your first plunge, Carlsbad has something for everyone. In this article, we will explore the top scuba diving spots in Carlsbad, California and uncover the secrets of the underwater world.

Why Choose Carlsbad for Scuba Diving?

Carlsbad is a haven for scuba diving enthusiasts due to its diverse marine ecosystem and favorable diving conditions. The city boasts crystal-clear waters, mild currents, and an abundance of marine life, making it an ideal destination for underwater exploration. From colorful coral reefs to fascinating shipwrecks, Carlsbad offers a wide range of dive sites suitable for all skill levels. Whether you're interested in observing marine life up close or exploring underwater caves and canyons, Carlsbad has it all.

Discovering the Underwater World: Scuba Diving Spots in Carlsbad, California 1. La Jolla Cove

La Jolla Cove is undoubtedly one of the most popular scuba diving spots in Carlsbad. Its pristine waters are home to a variety of marine species, including sea lions, leopard sharks, and colorful fish. The cove's rocky reefs create an enchanting underwater landscape that divers can explore at their leisure. With its calm waters and excellent visibility, La Jolla Cove is perfect for both beginners and experienced divers.

2. The Point Loma Kelp Forest

The Point Loma Kelp Forest is a must-visit dive site for nature enthusiasts. This underwater forest is teeming with life, thanks to the towering kelp plants that provide shelter and food for countless marine species. Divers can explore the kelp forest and encounter sea otters, bat rays, and even the occasional dolphin or seal. The vibrant colors and intricate patterns of the kelp create a surreal underwater experience that will leave you in awe.

3. Wreck Alley

For those seeking a more adventurous diving experience, Wreck Alley is the place to be. As the name suggests, this dive site is home to several intentionally sunk ships that now serve as artificial reefs. These wrecks attract a plethora of marine life, including octopuses, eels, and schools of fish. Exploring these sunken vessels offers a unique opportunity to witness history while enjoying an unforgettable dive.

4. La Jolla Shores

La Jolla Shores is a versatile dive spot suitable for divers of all skill levels. Its sandy bottom makes it an excellent training ground for beginners, while its proximity to the La Jolla Underwater Park offers experienced divers a chance to explore deeper waters and encounter more advanced marine life. From exploring underwater caves to encountering leopard sharks during their migration season, La Jolla Shores has something for everyone.

5. Farnsworth Bank

Farnsworth Bank is a hidden gem located off the coast of Catalina Island near Carlsbad. This dive site boasts breathtaking wall dives that descend into the depths of the ocean. Divers can expect to encounter vibrant coral formations, playful sea lions, and an array of colorful fish species. The shee

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Global Food X-ray Inspection System Market [2024-2030] | Market Size, Growth, Dynamics and Trends

On 2024-8-2, the latest report 【Global Food X-ray Inspection System Market 2024 by Manufacturers, Regions, Types and Applications, Forecast to 2030】from Global Info Research provides a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the global Food X-ray Inspection System market. The report provides both quantitative and qualitative analysis by manufacturers, regions and countries, types and applications. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores market competition, supply and demand trends, and key factors that are causing many market demand changes. The report also provides company profiles and product examples of some of the competitors, as well as market share estimates for some of the leading players in 2024.

The food industry X-ray inspection system is an advanced food quality and safety control tool. The system is based on X-ray technology and is used to detect foreign matter, defects and other factors that may affect food quality and safety. According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Food X-ray Inspection System market size was valued at US$ million in 2023 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD million by 2030 with a CAGR of %during review period. This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Food X-ray Inspection System market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2024, are provided.

This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval.

Food X-ray Inspection System market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2019-2030, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.

Market segment by Type： Packaged Product Testing Equipment、Bulk Product Testing Equipment

Market segment by Application：Foreign Body Detection、Missing and Damage Detection、Component Analysis、Others

Major players covered：Mekitec、Mettler Toledo、Loma Systems、Wipotec、Minebea Intec、Eagle Product Inspection、SF Engineering、Gulmay、CASSEL Inspection、Sesotec、Sapphire Inspection、Smiths Detection、Anritsu Infivis、Loma、Systems

The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:

Chapter 1, to describe Food X-ray Inspection System product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.

Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Food X-ray Inspection System, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Food X-ray Inspection System from 2019 to 2024.

Chapter 3, the Food X-ray Inspection System competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.

Chapter 4, the Food X-ray Inspection System breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2019 to 2030.

Chapter 5 and 6, to segment Food X-ray Inspection System the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2019 to 2030.

Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the Food X-ray Inspection System sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2019 to 2024.and Food X-ray Inspection System market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2025 to 2030.

Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.

Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Food X-ray Inspection System.

Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Food X-ray Inspection System sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.

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To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries

To assess the growth potential for Food X-ray Inspection System

To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market

To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace

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MV BAVARIA LIVEABORD

The MV Bavaria liveaboard offers fantastic dive trips in the Andaman Sea, Thailand. The yacht can accommodate 24 guests in 12 cabins, each with individually controlled AC. The 8 comfort and 2 deluxe cabins come with a private ensuite bathroom and the 2 standard cabins share a bathroom. Social areas include an indoor salon with an entertainment system, an outdoor lounge and dining area plus a sun-deck with loungers and a shaded area.

MV Bavaria runs 3, 4, or 6-night itineraries to some of the best liveaboard dive sites in Thailand and Myanmar departures run from October - May each year. Explore the Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock & Surin. Dive facilities include a spacious dive platform and equipment area and nitrox is available for an additional cost for those certified. Dive group sizes are kept small at a maximum of 4-6 per dive guide. The experienced and professional crew of the MV Bavaria liveaboard have been exploring the region for 15 years.

Call us or book online today to reserve your space aboard the MV Bavaria.

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MV BAVARIA LIVEABOARD  Accommodation

Standard Bunk

2 single beds (twin)

Aircon with control

Shared Bathroom

Max 2 guests

Bunk bed cabin with shared shower, toilet, and individually adjustable air conditioning.

Comfort - Twin Cabins

2 single beds (twin)

Aircon with control

Ensuite Bathroom

Max 2 guests

Cabins with twin beds, shower, toilet, and individually adjustable air conditioning.

Comfort - Double Cabin

1 double bed

Aircon with control

Ensuite Bathroom

Max 2 guests

Cabins with double bed, shower, toilet, and individually adjustable air conditioning.

Deluxe Double

1 double bed

Aircon with control

Ensuite Bathroom

Max 2 guests

Cabins with double bed, shower, toilet, and individually adjustable air conditioning.

MV BAVARIA LIVEABORD  Trip   A: Similan Islands  4D/3N 10 Dive INQUIRY Trip   B: Similan Islands  4D/3N 13 Dive INQUIRY Trip   C: Similan Islands  7D/6N 22 Dive INQUIRY Trip BS:South Andaman 7D/6N 22 Dive INQUIRY

MV BAVARIA LIVEABORD Trip A: Similan Islands INQUIRY 4D/3N 10 Dive Day 1 (departure day) Meeting point for check-in the latest at 4:00 p.m. at the Loma Diving Adventure Dive Center in Khao Lak, set up the equipment and complete the formalities. At 6:00 p.m transfer by minibus to the port of Tablamu. Check-in at the ship, boat briefing and dinner. Departure time is around 8:30 p.m.. Day 2 4 dives Similan - on the first day of our safari we start with a check dive on the island # 4. On this day we will make the further dives at the island # 7. There is also the possibility for a beach gear. Day 3 4 dives Similan - on the second day of our safari we dive on the best spots of the Similan Islands, such as Elephant Rock and the dive sites of the island # 8. Here, with a bit of luck, there is a chance to meet sharks or rays. Furthermore, we offer a descent to the island # 8 with its white beaches and crystal clear water. Day 4 (day of arrival) 2 dives Similan - on the third day we do 2 more dives on the island # 9, the northernmost island of the Similan National park. Then we will change to a day trip boat and drive back to the port in Tablamu, where we will arrive between 16:00 and 16:30.

MV BAVARIA LIVEABORD 

Trip B: Similan Islands INQUIRY 4D/3N 13 Dive

Day 0 (day before the safari) Check-in at the office of Loma Diving Adventure the latest until 6:00 p.m., compilation of equipment, payment of the national park fees and extras such as Nitrox (certification required), 15l tank, rental equipment etc. cash in THB. Day 1 (departure day) 3 dives / Ko Bon - Pick-up from the hotel in Khao Lak at approximately 07:15 a.m. and transfer to the pier. Then we go with a daytrip boat to Similan Island # 8, where we change to MV Bavaria. After a short briefing we will go straight to a check dive on Island # 9, the northernmost island of the Similan Islands. Then continue to Ko Bon, one of the most famous dive sites for mantas. Manta rays can be found all around the rock and on Ko Bon Pinnacle. The best time is from mid-December to April. There we do the remaining two dives. Day 2 4 dives / Ko Tachai and Surin Island - on the second day of our safari we do 2 dives on Ko Tachai. The place is known for turtles and leopard sharks. But also mantas and, with a bit of luck, a whale shark can be found again and again at the pinnacle around Ko Tachai. Then we drive to the Surin Islands, where we will do the remaining two dives of the day. Turtles, big parrot fish, reef sharks, Napoleons and many other small reef inhabitants can be found here. Day 3 4 Dives Surin Island and Richelieu Rock - Early in the morning we experience the wild nature of the Surin Islands and the smaller islands. We start the day with a dive on the Surin Islands and then drive to Richelieu Rock, one of the most famous dive sites in Thailand. Here you can find almost everything and at any time, from seahorses and ghost pipefish to swarms of barracuda, perch and wrasse, tuna and squid. Also big fish like mantas and whale sharks are spotted here regularly. We will do 3 dives here before returning to Tablamu via Ko Tachai and Ko Bon. Day 4 (day of arrival) 2 dives / Ko Tachai and Kh Bon - we do the first dive on Ko Tachai and then we drive to Koh Bon for the last dive, before we start the return trip to the port in Tablamu between 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. arrive.

MV BAVARIA LIVEABORD

Trip C: Similan Islands INQUIRY 7D/6N 22 Dive

Day 1 (departure day) Meeting point for check-in the latest at 4:00 p.m. at the Loma Diving Adventure Dive Center in Khao Lak, set up the equipment and complete the formalities. At 6:00 p.m. transfer by minibus to the port of Tablamu. Check-in at the ship, boat briefing and dinner, departure time is around 8:30 p.m.. Day 2 4 dives Similan - on the first day of our safari we start with a check dive on the island # 4. On this day we will make the further dives at the island # 7. There is also the possibility for a beach gear. Day 3 4 dives Similan - on the second day of our safari we dive on the best spots of the Similan Islands, such as Elephant Rock and the dive sites of the island # 8. Here you have the chance to meet sharks and rays. Furthermore, we offer a landing on Similan Island # 8 with its white beaches and crystal clear waters. Day 4 4 dives Similan and Ko Bon - on the third day of our safari we make 2 more dives on the island # 9, the northernmost island of the Similan Islands. Then we drive to Ko Bon, one of the most famous dive sites for manta sightings. Manta rays can be found all around the rock and on Ko Bon Pinnacle. The best time is from mid-December to April. There we do the remaining 2 dives. Day 5 4 dives at Ko Tachai - on the fourth day of our safari we do four dives at Ko Tachai. The place is known for turtles and leopard sharks. Sometimes, with a little bit of luck, you can spot manta rays and whale sharks around Ko Tachai Pinnacle. Day 6 4 Dives Surin Island and Richelieu Rock - Early in the morning we experience the wild nature of the Surin Islands and the smaller islands. We start the day with a dive on the Surin Islands and then drive to Richelieu Rock, one of the most famous dive sites in Thailand. Here you can find almost everything and at any time, from seahorses and ghost pipefish to swarms of barracuda, perch and wrasse, tuna and squid. Also big fish like mantas and whale sharks are spotted here regularly. We will do 3 dives here before returning to Tablamu via Ko Tachai and Koh Bon. Day 7 (day of arrival) 2 dives Ko Tachai and Koh Bon - the first dive we do on Ko Tachai and then we drive to Koh Bon for the last dive, before we start the return to the port in Tablamu and arrive there between 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m..

MV BAVARIA LIVEABORD

Trip BS:South Andaman INQUIRY 7D/6N 22 Dive

Day 1 (departure day) Meeting at the Loma Diving Adventure diving school in Khao Lak for check-in no later than 3:00 p.m., put together the equipment and deal with the formalities. Around 4:30 p.m. transfer by minibus to the port in Chalong. Check-in on the MV Bavaria, which will be moored at the pier of Chalong (Phuket), boat briefing and dinner, departure time is around 9:00 p.m. Alternatively, check-in directly on the MV Bavaria by latest 7:30 p.m. Day 2 - Ko Ha We start the trip with a check dive at one of Ko Ha's dive sites. On this day we will do a total of three dives at the dive sites around Koh Ha. The night dive will take place at Ko Rock. You may already know that Ko Ha means „five islands“ in Thai, of which Ko Ha Yai is the largest. It has a small sandy beach and a shallow bay. There are more than 15 dive sites around the five islands with pinnacles, slopes, walls, boulders and caves suitable for all levels of diving. Day 3 - Hin Daeng / Hin Muang 3-4 dives at Hin Daeng / Hin Muang To the south of Phuket and Phi Phi, towards the border with Malaysia, are some other excellent dive sites. Hin Daeng and Hin Muang (red rock and purple rock) are truly world-class locations, boasting steep walls, large fish, and lush gardens of soft corals. The night dive will then take place again at the dive sites around Ko Ha or we will do a sunset dive at Hin Daeng / Hin Muang. Day 6 - Ko Ha Before we offer a visit to Phi Phi Island in the evening or a night dive around the famous Phi Phi Islands, we dive a total of 3 times the beautiful dive sites around Ko Ha. Day 7 - Ko Phi Phi (arrival day) 2 dives in the Phi Phi National Park before we return to Chalong Pier (Phuket) and arrive there between 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m..

MV BAVARIA LIVEABORD Deck Plans

Boat features

Daily housekeeping

Audio & video entertainment

Air Conditioned saloon

Aircon Cabins

Sun Deck

Indoor Saloon

Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly

Warm Water Showers

Outdoor Dining

Custom built for diving

En-Suite bathrooms

Free Internet

Non-Smoking Rooms

Outside Showers

Separate Rinse for u/w Camera

Leisure Deck

Bar

Available for Charter

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Highlights

3, 4, or 6-night itineraries available to the Similan Islands

Dive groups kept small to 4-6 divers

En-suite cabins available

MV BAVARIA LIVEABORD

Information

The MV Bavaria is a steel ship 28 meters long and 6.5 meters wide. Designed and planned by Markus Egginger, owner of Loma Diving Adventure. Based on its 15 years of experience, the ship was designed by divers for divers. It has all the amenities that a safari boat must have. 6-day tours take you to the most beautiful and famous dive sites in Thailand (Similan Islands, Ko Bon, Ko Tachai, Richelieu Rock and Surin Islands), 7-day trips to Myanmar to the largely unknown Mergui archipelago. Everything at a unique price / performance ratio. The group size is 4-6 divers per dive guide. The MV Bavaria was built in 2016 in Thailand according to the latest marine and safety standards. All guests are accommodated in comfortable cabins with air conditioning. The ship has 2 standard cabins on the upper deck, 6 Comfort twin cabins with private bath / WC on the main deck, 2 Comfort cabins with double bed and private bath / WC in the lower deck (these are also offered as a single room) and 2 Deluxe cabins large double bed and private bath / WC on the main deck. The maximum number of guests is 24. All cabins are kept clean and tidy during your stay on board by our crew. Friendly staff and excellent food make for a pleasant stay during the safari. Due to our many years of experience with dive safaris, we promise you with the MV Bavaria best and safe diving in all areas that we visit. You just have to relax and enjoy diving.

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Details MV Bavaria - two standard bunk bed cabins, upper deck, shared shower / WC on deck - six comfort twin bed cabins with En-suite shower / WC, main deck - two comfort double bed cabins with En-suite shower / WC, lower deck - two deluxe double bed cabins with En-suite shower / WC, main deck - All cabins have individually adjustable air conditioners - two separate toilets and showers - two Bauer compressors - large diving platform and generous equipment area - Salon with latest TV, DVD and stereo system to enjoy music or movies - Spacious, partially covered sundeck with lots of loungers and mats - Free Wi-Fi (only if reception exists) - Nitrox membrane plant Specifications MV Bavaria - length: 28 meters - width: 6.5 meters - main engines: 2 x 480 hp - generators: 2 (1 x 40 KW and 1x 60 KW) - compressors: 2 Bauer compressors - fuel tank: 12,000 liters - fresh water tank: 30,000 liters - Oxygen: 10,000 liters - communication: satellite phone, VHF, mobile phone - navigation: GPS, radar, sonar - emergency: satellite phone, first aid equipment, emergency blanket, 4 fire extinguishers, 40 life jackets, life raft - entertainment: TV, DVD, stereo, library in the salon Included in the price - cabin with air conditioning for two persons - breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner - soft drinks in bottles, drinking water, coffee and tea - fresh fruits and snacks - tanks, weights and lead belt - professional dive guide - towel, shower gel Not included in the price - National park fees for Similan and / or Surin - Visa and Royalty fees for Myanmar - ressure chamber insurance - alcoholic drinks and cigarettes - soft drinks in tin cans - ice cream - rental equipment - 15l tank - Nitrox - continuing education courses - transfers from/to Phuket What to bring - small luggage on board (small backpack usually is fine) - camera (do not forget the charger) - book, music - 2-3 T-shirts and something long-sleeved - swimsuit / bikini - hat or headband (to protect the ears from the wind) - hygiene products - some money in THB for beer, ice cream or tip for the crew