Guests of the festival met their scared of the dinosaurs.
Son Anfisa Chekhova and Guram Bablishvili was five years old. The birthday boy received from his parents as a gift a wonderful surprise — a journey into the world of dinosaurs. Over the weekend the TV presenter and her husband had collected closest friends on a theme party on the occasion of the first anniversary of Solomon.
A child theme of the event was "Jurassic Park". Dinosaur party could be seen everywhere: they were depicted on sweets and they also were decorated with a birthday cake. Younger guests Solika, affectionately calls Him son, was met at the entrance all the same dinosaurs of great size.
"The dinosaurs were so lifelike that even adults shuddered and unanimously decided that if they were children, just managed it to fear! But after 5 minutes all the children stroked them and played with them like dogs, and I admired the internal exposure of those who were inside these giant puppets, because they are almost 2 hours of galloping, jumping and entertained the children, despite the heat inside the structures and their obvious heavy!" — said Chekhov.
Children are engaged animators, who invented a large number of contests, which, of course, were all related to the topic of dinosaurs. And at the end of the evening, Solomon and his friends were waiting for paper disco.


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Native Nations March and Camp on DC
Go to www.standwithstandingrock.net for more information.
The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and Indigenous grassroots leaders call on our allies across the United States and around the world to peacefully March on Washington DC. We ask that you rise in solidarity with the Indigenous peoples of the world whose rights protect Unci Maka (Grandmother Earth) for the future generations of all.
Standing Rock and Native Nations will lead a march in prayer and action in Washington D.C. on March 10th 2017.
For those who cannot march with us, we ask that you take peaceful action at home in your tribal nations, states, cities, towns, villages and provinces.
Who We Are //
We are Tribal Nations and grassroots Indigenous communities rising to the call set forth by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe to defend our inherent rights to protect Unci Maka and our water: Mni Wiconi.
March is being organized by the Native Nations Rise Planning Committee
Our Demands //
#TakeTheMeeting // President Trump must meet with tribal leaders to hear why it's critical that the US government respect tribal rights. This administration must work with us.
#ConsentNotConsultation // Tribal interests cannot continue to be marginalized in favor of the interests of corporations and other governments. Consultation is not enough– we must require consent.
#NativeNationsRise // The Standing Rock movement is bigger than one tribe. It has evolved into a powerful global phenomenon highlighting the necessity to respect Indigenous Nations and their right to protect their homelands, environment and future generations. We are asking our Native relatives from across Turtle Island to rise with us.
[This list of demands will grow, stay tuned]
March 7 – 9 // Native leaders and their allies will lobby in the halls of power in Washington DC on behalf of the protection of all Tribes.
March 10 // Native peoples + their allies – gathering in thousands – will gather for a March from the Mall to the White House beginning at 10am. After the march, we will gather for a rally at the Ellipse. It is here we will make our demands to the new administration.
March 10, 2017 at 12pm - March 11, 2017

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As your puppy grows, they will pass through several different stages of puppy development.
Each of these puppy stages come with its own unique milestones as well as particular care requirements. As such, you need to be aware of what your pup needs from you at a given puppy development milestone, what type of training you can try, and what to avoid doing to your pooch.
When looking at the following puppy growth stages, keep in mind that the puppy development timeline are generalizations and your puppy may progress more quickly or slowly in their life stages.
The following are the stages of puppy growth and development, starting at birth and end when your dog reaches adulthood.
This is the newborn puppy growth stage that lasts until two weeks of age. At this developmental stage, puppies are blind and deaf. They don't have teeth and can't regulate their own body temperatures.
Expect puppies at this point to sleep almost constantly and their mother will take care of everything, keeping them warm, feeding them, and keeping them clean.
At this puppy growth stage, they will start to open up their eyes and respond to sounds, light, and movement around them. This is also when your puppy will eliminate without their mother's help and their teeth will start to come in.
You will also notice a puppy at this point starting to get more mobile, although they will still tend to crawl instead of walking. They do, however, have enough strength to stand up, but will stumble a lot.
A puppy in this developmental stage will just be starting to recognize their siblings and mother. They may even take a lick of their mother's food out of curiosity at this point but still don't need more than mother's milk.
When Do Lab Puppies Open Their Eyes?
Lab puppies open their eyes at about two weeks old. By this time, Labrador puppies will have their eyes fully open and most will be at least partly open. Ears open at this point too and your puppy will begin to hear.
At this period, a puppy develops various senses rapidly. They start to get fully alert and aware of their environment and may recognize you and other humans that are frequently around.
During this stage, you should take steps to avoid sudden changes or loud noises since negative occasions can affect development and the dog's personality.
It is crucial that the puppy still stays with the mother at this point since they are learning 'how to be a dog', how to act themselves and how to interact with others of their species.
Once a puppy is around four weeks old, they start to learn the most important things in life related to social development. They will learn to not bite all the time and how to interact with their siblings.
Interactions with humans are especially important between five and seven weeks. This is also the time they will start to understand discipline thanks to their mother. She will start weaning her puppies and teaching them manners, like acknowledging she is in charge.
As the owner, you can start introducing food to your puppy when they are around four weeks old. Start small and begin to give them more food as the mother continues to wean them.
You should also continue handling the puppy every day. However, be sure not to separate them from their siblings or mother for over ten minutes each day, since this can lead to issues with training and socialization.
Dogs who are separated too soon may also be nervous and more likely to bark and bite. During this period, let the mother dog take care of discipline; you should not correct the dog for mouthing or housebreaking mistakes until later in life.
Although not all puppies go through a fearful period, most pass through a time where they are afraid or terrified of nearly everything, including items they used to be okay with.
To help ease them through this process, avoid traumatic events, loud voices, or harsh discipline. You should also make sure your pooch has plenty of human contact during this stage. If you want, you can start leash training and even teach simple commands such as sit, down, stay and come.
In terms of development, you will notice that your puppy can sleep through the whole night and starts to develop better control of their bowels and bladder.
During this time, you should make sure you don't bring your dog to areas un-vaccinated or stray dogs frequent since they will be more prone to a fatal disease, such as an infection.
New outings should wait until they are fully vaccinated.
At this point in development, a puppy can be compared to a juvenile. They will be more independent and may ignore the basic commands that they know very well. If this happens, firmly and gently reinforce the commands and other training.
You may also notice your pup starting to test your authority by play biting or similar actions. You can stop this by saying "no bite" or "no" then ignoring them for a few minutes. You can also redirect your dog to a toy that they can bite.
You should keep playing with your puppy on a regular basis at this time, but don't wrestle or play tug of war. Either can end up teaching your pooch that it is okay to fight with you and challenge your authority.
When your puppy is between four and six months old, you should expect them to be somewhat bratty, showing more willfulness and independence.
Counteract this by keeping up the training with basic commands and obedience. Don't be lulled into confidence, however, and avoid letting them off the leash unless you are in a confined space.
If they fail to listen to you or come when called, it can be dangerous as it puts them at risk of injury when in public. It can also hurt future responses to you, making them less likely to listen.
This is also when your dog will be teething, so give them toys like frozen dog Kong toys to relieve pressure and pain.
Chewing behaviors will also start growing at this point so look for some safe chew toys to keep your dog entertained. This is when hormonal changes start to occur and is the ideal time to spay or neuter your pup.
After six months, your pup is already in the final stage of puppy development but is still young. This is a fun and exciting time for your pooch since they will be learning, full of energy, and exuberant.
During this time, it is important to remember that even if your puppy now looks like a grown-up dog, they are still a puppy, at least in their mental capacity and emotional maturity.
Work to slowly increase training and other activities. You can even work on advanced training such as agility or herding. Another option is to simply keep training them to ensure they interact in a non-aggressive and non-threatening way with other animals.
It is also possible that your dog will go through another fearful period of time at some point after they reach six months. Not all will experience this, but if yours does, don't force them to face their fears unless they are ready. You can speed up the process with counter-conditioning and desensitization.
Most of your Lab puppy's growth will be completed before he reaches his first birthday. As a matter of fact he will be quite close to his final adult Labrador height at around nine months of age, and a lot of his growth after this point will be 'filling out' rather than getting taller.
This was a Youtube users class project for a psychology class that describes Erik Erikson's 8 stages of development, applying the stages to those of a growing puppy. It fits very well and is quite apt!
With the knowledge of how and when your new puppy will develop, you are better able to meet their needs.
Provide socialization at the appropriate times and be sure to give your puppy plenty of social interactions with their siblings as well as humans and any other pets in your home.
Your dog should reach maturity at some point between one and two years old with plenty of variation based on breed, Labradors considered mature at between 2 and 2.5 years old.
There can be quite large variations in eventual size, and not all pupy's grow at the same rate. As long as you providing adequate nutrition, and the vet says she is healthy, there's little you can do to change the course of nature, just have to wait it out and see what eventual size she becomes.
There has been suppressed scientific evidence on when to spay or neuter your pet. Doing so at too early of an age can have harmful, lifelong, effects on the the proper developments of bone structure and other elements such as hormones. Please do your own investigation into this before making a serious decision, for the health and proper growth of your precious pet. The early desexing of dogs and cats was heavily pushed by the Humane Society and other organizations in an attempt to stop unwanted/accidental breedings. Please do your homework,, especially if you have a large or heavy breed dog. Don't buy into misinformation!


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Fortress 2: Re-Entry (1999)
directed by Geoff Murphy
featuring Christopher Lambert, Pam Grier, Patrick Malahide, Willie Garson, Beth Toussaint, Aidan Rea, David Roberson
In this follow-up to Fortress, Stuart Gordon's 1993 sci-fi adventure drama, John Brennick (Christopher Lambert) and his wife Karen (Beth Toussaint) are once again on the run in a totalitarian regime of the future, where a multi-national corporation called Men-Tel has taken control of the world. While Karen eludes capture, John is arrested and sentenced to a penal colony in space. 26,000 miles from home, he must perform hard, dangerous labor in a punishing environment alongside some of the most fearsome criminals in the galaxy. Monitored by an elaborate computer system, his body implanted with a security camera that allows his jailers to see where he is at all times, John would seem unable to escape -- but that would underestimate his ingenuity, or his desire to be with Karen again. Fortress 2: Re-Entry also stars Pam Grier and Patrick Malahide; former Tangerine Dream member Christopher Franke composed the musical score. Mark Deming, Rovi Read Less
In this follow-up to Fortress, Stuart Gordon's 1993 sci-fi adventure drama, John Brennick (Christopher Lambert) and his wife Karen (Beth Toussaint) are once again on the run in a totalitarian regime of the future, where a multi-national corporation called Men-Tel has taken control of the world. While Karen eludes capture, John is arrested and sentenced to a penal colony in space. 26,000 miles from home, he must perform hard, dangerous labor in a punishing environment alongside some of the most fearsome criminals in the ... Read More
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In 1997, Maverick Airways was operating code share service for Frontier with de Havilland Canada DHC-7 Dash 7 STOL capable turboprops between Denver (DEN) and two destinations in Colorado: Grand Junction (GJT) and Steamboat Springs (SBS).[66] However, the service was short lived as Maverick encountered financial challenges and then ceased all flights.
In 2013, Allegiant acquired nine Airbus A320-200 aircraft from Spanish flag carrier Iberia.[79][80] Seven of the A320s were delivered in 2013 and were used for growth into new markets, including destinations in Mexico and the Rocky Mountains, as well as airfields such as Charlottesville and Shenandoah Valley in Virginia and Trenton, New Jersey.[76] On February 24, 2015, Allegiant announced the purchase of 2 additional A320s from Philippine Airlines which entered into service in 2015.[81] Later in 2015, the airline announced a firm order for an Airbus A320 direct from Airbus, the first time it has purchased new aircraft from the supplier.[82]
In January 2008, Allegiant opened its sixth base at Washington's Bellingham International Airport. The airline bases two McDonnell Douglas MD-80 aircraft in Bellingham as part of the expansion.[19] Routes served exclusively from Bellingham include Las Vegas, Palm Springs, San Diego, San Francisco and Phoenix. Expansion in Bellingham has been largely driven by its proximity to Greater Vancouver, British Columbia.
In an effort to focus on regional contract flights for major carriers, Republic Airways Holdings announced in January 2012 its intention to sell or spin off Frontier.[38][39] On January 26, 2012, Republic Airways Holdings appointed former US Airways and Gate Gourmet CEO David Siegel as President and CEO of Frontier Airlines. Republic also added new senior officers for Frontier's finance and commercial team, among other changes in the executive leadership team. Siegel and other Frontier executives moved to Denver where Frontier is headquartered in order to facilitate management of all aspects of Frontier during its separation process from Republic and continue its transformation into an ultra-low-cost carrier.[13]
In February 2011, Allegiant proposed to sell two types of tickets to passengers: advance tickets at a fixed higher rate and time-of-departure tickets that cost less but may have fees added based on the price of aviation fuel.[37] In 2012, the U.S. Department of Transportation banned the practice as part of wider regulations that also require taxes and fees to be included in airfares. Allegiant, along with Spirit Airlines and Southwest Airlines, sued the DOT to overturn these new rules. The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled in favor of the DOT on 24 July 2012[38] and the US Supreme Court denied certiorari on 1 April 2013.[39]
At the checkin there was a male and I am assuming he was from Jamaica who was very impatient with us. We had even got our bags to the checkin before he was asking for our boarding passes and I'd cards. He stated that the boarding passes we had (which we printed the day before) would not work and through our boarding passes in the trash and after we presented our I'd cards proceeded to print out new boarding passes and our baggage claim tickets.
In 2009, jetBlue announced that it was looking for a new headquarters location, and was considering moving either within the New York City metropolitan area or to the Orlando, Florida area.[83] In April 2009, Helen Marshall, the president of the Borough of Queens, said that the City of New York was trying to keep JetBlue in the city;[84] in January 2010, the CEO of JetBlue, Dave Barger, and Governor of Florida Charlie Crist met in Tallahassee, Florida to discuss a possible move to Orlando.[85] A decision was expected by March 2010,[86] although a move would not happen until 2012, when its lease in the Forest Hills Tower expired.[87]
Frontier Airlines (F9) is a Denver-based low-cost carrier. The carrier flies to about 65 destinations in the United States, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Mexico. Its fleet of planes each feature a single Economy Class cabin. However, passengers can upgrade to Select Seating, which is located toward the front of the plane, or Stretch Seating, which features more legroom. Frontier's hub is based at Denver International Airport (DEN). An additional eight airports have been designated as focus cities. The airline has a codeshare agreement with Great Lakes Airlines.
On July 24, 2007, jetBlue reported that its second-quarter revenue increased to $730 million, compared to $612 in 2006. Second quarter net income grew to $21 million for the quarter, from $14 million the previous year. CEO David Barger said the airline will take delivery of three fewer planes this year and will sell three planes from their current fleet, "slowing capacity growth ... to strengthen our balance sheet and facilitate earnings growth", but will continue to add two to four new destinations each year.[25]
The airline tends to offer lower fares, which requires strict cost control.[33] Part of the airline's lower cost structure included operation of McDonnell Douglas MD-80 jets, which the airline can purchase and refurbish for as little as $4 million.[40] While the aircraft are less fuel-efficient than newer planes, Allegiant was able to purchase used MD-80s outright for one-tenth the cost of a new Boeing 737 although Allegiant has subsequently purchased used Boeing 757-200s, Airbus A319s and Airbus A320s.[13] (The 757s were acquired for its Hawaii service while the Airbus jets were beginning to replace MD-80 aircraft). As of November 2018, however, Allegiant no longer operates any MD-80 aircraft, relying instead on an all-Airbus fleet.[50] Given the low cost of ownership, Allegiant is able to operate its aircraft less (seven flight hours per day on average versus 13 hours per day at JetBlue Airways), which helps keep labor costs lower.[13] Overall, Allegiant operates with 35 full-time workers per plane compared to more than 50 at other carriers. Allegiant schedules their crew members so that they always return to their domicile at the end of the day, thus avoiding the need for hotel rooms which can be a costly expense for airlines.[40]
On April 10, 2008, Frontier filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in reaction to the intent of its credit card processor, First Data, to withhold significant proceeds from ticket sales.[23][better source needed] First Data decided that it would withhold 100% of the carrier's proceeds from ticket sales beginning May 1.[24] According to Frontier's press release, "This change in practice would have represented a material change to our cash forecasts and business plan. Unchecked, it would have put severe restraints on Frontier's liquidity..." Its operation continued uninterrupted, though, as Chapter 11 bankruptcy protected the corporation's assets and allowed restructuring to ensure long-term viability.[citation needed] After months of losses, Frontier Airlines reported that they made their first profit during the month of November 2008, reporting US$2.9 million in net income for the month.[25]
In July 2013, Frontier started service from New Castle Airport near Wilmington, Delaware to five destinations,[41] which Frontier markets as Wilmington/Philadelphia. Again, this airport had no commercial service prior to Frontier's entry.[citation needed] New Castle Airport lies roughly 30 miles southwest of Philadelphia International Airport and 75 miles northeast of Baltimore–Washington International Airport.[citation needed]
Frontier has a three-tier frequent flyer status program. The tiers are Elite 20K (earned by flying 20,000 Status Qualifying Miles [SQM] or 25 segments in a calendar year), Elite 50K (50,000 SQM or 50 segments), and Elite 100K (100,000 SQM or 100 segments). Elite benefits include free carry-on and checked bags, advance seat assignment and family seating, priority boarding, redemption fee waiver, stretch seating, Discount Den membership, and mileage multipliers.[74]
In summer 2015, a rash of midair breakdowns drew federal scrutiny. "Before the night was finished on June 25, 2015, five Allegiant flights had been interrupted in four hours, all because different planes had failed in midair," reported the Tampa Bay Times.[28] Since October 2015, the Federal Aviation Administration has kept Allegiant under close supervision.[29][30][31] In July 2015, Allegiant Air announced bases would be established at the Asheville Regional Airport and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, becoming the first base at a non-vacation destination.[citation needed]
The TWA Hotel is the TWA Flight Center structure currently being rebuilt as 505-room hotel, preserving the Eero Saarinen headhouse while replacing the structures on either side of the headhouse. Situated in front of JetBlue's JFK terminal, JetBlue has stated that it estimates the ownership of the hotel would be between 5–10% of the final total investment.[138] The hotel will be an effective replacement for the Ramada Plaza JFK Hotel on the north end of the airport grounds in Building 144, which closed in 2009.
In May 2015, Indigo and Frontier announced the departure of David Siegel as CEO. He had already previously turned over the role of president to Barry Biffle, formerly of Spirit Airlines. Siegel was not immediately replaced. Instead, his duties were split between Biffle and Indigo chairman Bill Franke. Biffle cited operational issues in connection with Siegel's departure.[50]
Like Ryanair, the low-cost airline founded by the Ryan family of Ireland, who also have invested in Allegiant, the airline seeks ancillary revenue to supplement ticket revenue.[13] These ancillary fees include those for checking luggage, carrying on luggage (other than a small personal item), buying food and drinks on board, obtaining advance seat assignments, and more.[33][40][41] Allegiant CEO Maurice Gallagher said in 2009, "We collect $110 from you at the end of your trip. If I tried to charge you $110 up front, you wouldn't pay it. But if I sell you a $75 ticket and you self-select the rest, you will."[42]


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Join a live online/radio chat with Director Philip Haas tonight (6:20 PM US Eastern Time) on the Lars Larson show. Haas will be discussing his new film The Situation starring Damian Lewis which will be released in North America on DVD on July 31st.
Click here for information about participating in the Lars Larson program.
Some news about The Baker!
A big thank you goes out to Ryan from Grosmont, the Welsh village that was the main site for the filming of The Baker starring and produced by Damian Lewis. Ryan shared information about the special, sold-out screening of the film in Monmouth, Wales on July 21st at the charming Savoy Theatre.
Ryan said that Director Gareth Lewis was in attendance as well as Welsh actor Dyfan Dwyfor. The screening was offered by the producers as a thank you to the people of Grosmont and was followed by a reception at the Angel Inn which is featured in the movie as The Daffodil. The film's producers have also made a charitable donation to the local Church of St. Nicholas to help with needed repairs.
Ryan found the film "highly entertaining and very amusing"; click here to read his entire message. Click here (PDF file) to view an advertisement for the special screening that appeared in the Monmouthshire Beacon which indicates that the film has a "PG" rating.
An unconfirmed report indicates that Australian actress Claudia Black had to withdraw from the cast of Life (the new NBC series starring Damian Lewis) because she is expecting another child due to be born in November.
There are two new articles in The Toronto Star and Variety about international actors starring in the upcoming US television programs including the "faux American" Damian Lewis in Life.
UKTV has created a very nice page for Warriors (the BAFTA-winning drama starring Damian Lewis, Ioan Gruffudd, Matthew Macfadyen and Jodhi May.) The page offers several photos of Damian and other cast members as well as information about filming the production. Click here for information about obtaining copies of the hard-to-find region 2 Warriors DVD.
Relax and take a "ginger break" by clicking here and here to enjoy Damian Lewis music videos created by svirginak and posted on YouTube.
There's still a few more days so keep voting for Damian Lewis as the Hello! Most Attractive Man of the Month!
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"You're missing the point!" and the laziest comment on the Internet
There's something I see all the time on the Internet, and it's so dumb - so lazy - that I want to do something every time I read it.
But I know that reaction right there means I've already lost.
So why bother.
But I'm going to try and do it now.
Because I don't know what I am trying to win.
And I don't know why I am spending time on this.
But here I am.
So here goes.
"You're missing the point."
"You're completely missing the point."
No... No, I'm pretty much done.
"But he misses the point entirely..."
No, really, I got down what I wanted to put, but thanks.
"It's a crucial point missed."
Okay - this is important... You're telling us that not only have we written something incorrectly...
But that we did it so badly that we didn't even mention that thing that you - a complete stranger - wanted us to write?
I don't get it. I feel terrible, obviously.
But I don't get it.
Whenever "missing the point" comes up - it's pretty much always on something that someone put out into the world.
It's out there.
And it hurts no-one.
And maybe it's just a thought on a subject that they thought was worth writing about, or exploring or something they're just sharing.
But they "missed the point."
And you're so incensed about this - that you've finally had to speak up.
And put them right on not writing that thing that you didn't write.
In a way that's so lazy that you're going flip a 4 word shorthand to nail that image of you, with your arms folded, pronouncing judgement, on the thing that we didn't type for you.
But I don't think that's what really winds me up about "you're missing the point".
Because I get that "you're missing the point" is to wind us up with a deliberate tic.
It's like "chillax."
The beauty of chillax though is that it's cheekily obnoxious - because it's ordering you to lighten up - with a word that would wind anyone up. So in a weird way it's about bringing you together, because it deliberately back-handedly acknowledges your wound up state.
"You're missing the point" though is about saying "you're over there, and I'm here, and you've failed - because you're not doing what I can't even be bothered to do myself."
Well, there's a really easy fix for that.
And that's to say thank you.
Maybe I'll remember now to stop looking for bones to pick - that took about the same amount of time to think through as type this sentence.
I missed the point.
I'm now going to try and spend some more time, and focus some more energy, on missing some more points.
And who knows.
Perhaps I'll find the courage to do that, instead of being here in the comments.
(see also: "baffled")
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Cross-border investments aren't dead, they're getting smarter
Yohei Nakajima Contributor
Yohei Nakajima is an investor at Scrum Ventures, an early-stage venture capital fund based in San Francisco, and Senior Vice President at Scrum Studio, helping global corporations connect and work with innovative startups.
In recent years, the venture capital and startup worlds have seen a significant shift towards globalization. More and more startups are going global and breaking borders, such as payments giant Stripe and their recent expansion to Latin America, e-scooter startup Bird's massive European expansion, or fashion subscription service (an investment in our portfolio) Le Tote's entrance into China.
Likewise, more VC Funds are spanning geographies in both investment focus and the limited partners, or LPs, who fuel those investments. While Silicon Valley is very much seen as an epicenter for tech — it is no longer the sole proprietor for innovation — with new technology hubs rising across the world from Israel to the UK to Latin America and beyond.
Yet, many have commented on a shift or slowdown of globalization, or "slobalization," in recent months. Whether it be from the current political climate or other factors, it's been said that there's been a marked decrease in cross-border investments of late — leading to the question: Is the world still interested in U.S. startups?
To answer this and better understand the hunger from foreign investors in participating in U.S. funding rounds, both from a geographic and stage perspective, I looked at Crunchbase data in U.S. seed and VC rounds between the years of 2009 to 2018. The data shows that cross-border investments are far from dead — but they are getting smarter and perhaps even more global with the rise of investments from Asia.
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We held our 2014 Canadian Convention on December 4-6, 2014 at the Hilton Hotel in Niagara Falls, Ontario.
More than 200 attendees gathered for the annual event, including our network of owners and operators, suppliers and customers from across the country.
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Luv Sinha is an Indian actor best known for his upcoming war film Paltan. In the film, he is starring alongside popular stars including Arjun Rampal, Jackie Shroff, and Esha Gupta.
Born on 5 June 1983, Sinha has made it big in the acting field with his very few appearances. He has accumulated numerous fans including 13.6k followers in his Instagram account.
Luv Sinha was born in Patna, Bihar. He is the son of Bollywood actor Shatrughan Sinha and Poonam Sinha. He grew up along with his twin brother Kush Sinha and younger sister Sonakshi Sinha. Both his siblings are associated with the entertainment industry.
Sinha stands 5 feet 11 inch tall and weighs 165 lbs. He has black eyes and black color hair. His star sign is Gemini. He is Indian by nationality and follows Hinduism. He is from Kayastha background.
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Q: how to center my text in msgbox in easygui (python) I have created a msgbox with easygui and everything works fine except that the text inside the box isn't centered as your can see in this screenshot
here is my code:
from easygui import *
("Please upload your Background picture", "Picture Upload", "Upload")

so is there any additional parameters I need to add to center the label text?
same question on how to add any background color or image? I can't seem to find anything in the documentation
thanks

A: With EasyGUI you can' do any of these at the moment. It is simpler to use however it isn't as useful as some other GUI's. I'd Suggest using tkinter instead as it has all of the parameters that you have just asked for.

A: Yea, there is not simple options for that but you can try and use spaces to center message in Easygui's msgbox().
Note: It will be hard work, especially in large messages!

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Socceroos set for Sydney homecoming against Saudi Arabia
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Australia's quest to qualify for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ will continue in Australia next month, with the Socceroos finally and joyfully returning to home soil for an international fixture for the first time after two long years.
The Socceroos will take on Saudi Arabia at Western Sydney Stadium in Parramatta on Thursday, 11 November 2021, some 763 days after the team's last match in front of home fans against Nepal in Canberra in October 2019. 75 per cent of Western Sydney Stadium in Parramatta will be on sale for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ qualifier (approx. 22,500 seats), which will kick off at 8:05pm local time and be broadcast exclusively live and free across the nation via Australia's 'Home of Football', Network 10.
Football Australia Chief Executive Officer, James Johnson, said the Socceroos' match against Saudi Arabia on home soil had been made possible following months of discussion between Football Australia and the NSW Government, in collaboration with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).
"The Socceroos are an iconic Australian team and one that has always enjoyed a very close connection with the Australian public," Johnson said. "Unfortunately, throughout the team's pursuit of qualification for a fifth consecutive FIFA World Cup™, they have had to play eleven of their twelve matches abroad. Despite the challenges which this has presented, the Socceroos have performed exceptionally well."
"The Socceroos have a great record when playing FIFA World Cup™ qualifiers on Australian soil and we're delighted that the team will have the opportunity to return to Australia to continue their FIFA World Cup™ quest in front of Australian fans. It will also be a chance for the Australian public to witness some exciting new national team talent, including players like Ajdin Hrustic, Martin Boyle, and Harry Souttar who have been making great contributions to the squad throughout 2021."
"We thank the NSW Government for working closely with us to bring the Socceroos home in line with their Reopening NSW roadmap," he said.
Following Australia's most recent FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ qualifier in Japan, Socceroos Head Coach Graham Arnold discussed the importance that home ground advantage, and home fans, can have in international football.
With 20,000 plus people set to converge on Western Sydney Stadium on November 11, Arnold said he's sure that his squad will feed off the energy and encouragement that the Socceroos fans in the stands will bring.
"I believe that playing in front of home fans at a beautiful Stadium and on a great pitch will help us," Arnold said.
Fans can provide energy to players and teams, and after having been away from Australia for so long, I expect that our players will harness and utilise the support that will be in Western Sydney Stadium on November 11."
"We appreciate and recognise the role that many stakeholders, primarily the NSW Government, have played in ensuring that this match could be played in Australia, and now I urge the players, together with the fans, to enjoy the moment and feed off one another's energy as together we strive to take another positive step towards qualification for Qatar."
NSW Minister for Tourism, Stuart Ayres, said it was exciting to welcome the Socceroos back to Sydney for the upcoming World Cup qualification match.
"The NSW Government is focused on investing in world-class events to deliver on our goal of becoming the premier visitor economy of the Asia Pacific," Mr Ayres said. "After the difficult period we have had during Covid-19, welcoming back the Socceroos could not have come at a better time for football fans. I look forward to watching this blockbuster game on NSW soil."
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NSW Minister for Sport, Natalie Ward, said the game would follow the Matildas' two match-series against Brazil, heralding the return of live international sport to Sydney. "Sydney has always hosted the most important Socceroos games in Australia, so it's only right the team will play their first home match in 763 days here," Mrs Ward said.
"I'm looking forward to fans coming out to cheer on the Socceroos at CommBank Stadium next month."
An initial allocation of tickets for Australia's FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ – AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar (Final Round) match against Saudi Arabia will go on sale to Football Account holders via a pre-sale window, on Monday, 1 November 2021 at 10am AEDT, with further tickets released to the General Public from Wednesday, 3 November 2021 at 12pm AEDT.
Australia will play its second match of November's FIFA window against China PR on Tuesday, 16 November 2021.
The details of this match are yet to be finalised, however, this fixture will also be available live and free throughout Australia via Network 10. Australia's final home fixtures will be against Vietnam (Thursday, 27 January 2022) and Japan (Thursday, 24 March 2022). Host cities and venues for these final matches are still to be determined.
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Matchday 5: Australia v Saudi Arabia
Date: Thursday, 11 November 2021
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Amel spearheads Erasmus+ educational seminar 'Respect for Diversity: Everybody's Business' with 29 youth from MENA and Europe
In a world increasingly afflicted by intolerance, disrespect for others and blatant rejection of different ways of living and thinking, training youth on diversity and acceptance has become more important than ever. Amel Association International was therefore delighted to co-lead the one-week Erasmus+ seminar 'Respect for Diversity: Everybody's Business', in partnership with Czech NGO Tom Dumánci, which actively works with young people. Erasmus+, funded by the European Commission, regularly organises educational projects to provide youth from the EU and beyond with opportunities to travel, volunteer, study and undertake short-term educational trainings abroad. Euro-Med projects – those that bridge continental Europe with the Mediterranean countries of the Levant, – are especially engaging, given the intercultural dialogues and exchanges that naturally occur in such encounters.
Set in the heart of Beirut, the seminar brought together 29 participants between the ages of 20 to 35 from 9 different countries: Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Morocco, Turkey, Latvia, Estonia, Czech Republic and Poland. Most of them work with youth in some form or another in their own countries, either as volunteers in national NGOs or as full-time employees in a variety of sectors, including policy-making, education and the private sector. Ieva Grundsteine, from Latvia, facilitated the non-formal learning session, building on close to 20 years of experience in training young people all over Europe.
To Amel in particular, youth empowerment constitutes a key pillar of its development programme in Lebanon and is being implemented in 11 of its 24 centres, including in Haret Hreik, Ain el Remmaneh and Chiyah (Beirut) and Arsal and Mashghara (North and West Beqaa respectively). In 2018, Amel organised a series of activities based on initiatives taken by youth volunteers, such as youth exchanges, NGO fairs, environment-friendly activities, human rights campaigns and volunteering stints with other NGOs.
Ieva Grundsteine and participants during one of the training sessions / Photograph by Majá Svobodová
During the first three days of the seminar participants engaged in a series of ice-breaking games and trust-building tasks, aimed at getting to know each other more, learn about their respective countries and exchange opinions and thoughts on diversity. One such activity, on day 1, involved grouping all participants into 'families' – Dbouk, Barakat, Itani and Hammoud (all Lebanese names) – to venture into Beirut and interact with locals. For several of the European participants, this was their first visit to the MENA region, and meeting people from all backgrounds and religions helped shatter long-held stereotypes and assumptions about the Middle East. On day 3, participants were grouped again to engage in a self-directed intercultural experiential learning activity, with the aim of exploring special places in Beirut while paying close attention to underlying cultural layers in the capital's streets.
Participants learn about diversity in the heart of Hamra, Beirut / Photograph by Majá Svobodová
A participant discusses her work with youth through an interactive activity / Photograph by Majá Svobodová
National coffee breaks were held throughout the week, where participants shared foods and drinks from their countries / Photograph by Majá Svobodová
20-year old university student Jan Techner, from Poland, said that this was one of the most memorable aspects of the seminar. "We went sightseeing with Hisham*, who told us about the civil war in Lebanon and taught us about Beirut's history." Hisham, (one of the participants) is from Syria, now residing in Lebanon ever since the war in his country broke out. 28-year old Mouna Boujbir, a policy and strategic analyst in Morocco, said she loved seeing the Downtown area of Beirut, where the Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque and the St. George Cathedral stand side by side. "This reflects the coexistence that we must see in all countries", she noted.
One of the participants (in red) meets and interacts with two local women / Photograph by Majá Svobodová
Hassan*, a 31-year old radio and audiovisuals student at the Lebanese International University and now a refugee in Lebanon after fleeing his hometown Damascus, noted that one of the most interesting aspects of the training was the smart way in which people were grouped together throughout the week – whether by 'families' to visit Beirut, by nationalities to make presentations about the respective countries, etc. "I loved this strategy. In the first day you belong to your family, in the second day you belong to another group for some other purpose, but then you return to your family group for another task… This is applying real life in small activities. You can go out and belong to other teams, and then share what you learnt with your family."
On day 4 participants went to Khiam, Southern Lebanon, to meet Syrian refugees living in informal tented settlements (ITSs) and learn more about Amel's field-based work in the area. The Erasmus+ group arrived at Sarada camp just as children were concluding their non-formal education classes at Amel's mobile educational unit (MEU), commonly referred to as 'Amel's Bus'. Amel's mobile medical unit (MMU) was also stationed at the camp, providing primary healthcare and non-emergency services. The bus makes stops at each ITS in the Khiam area once per month. After playing with the children in the camp, participants were invited into people's tents and were offered Arabic coffee, witnessing first-hand the generosity and hospitality that the Arab world is famous for.
Participants play with children at Sarada camp, Khiam / Photograph by Maja Svobodová
For many participants this was their first visit to a refugee camp, and, unsurprisingly, most of them cited this as their most memorable and eye-opening experience of the seminar. "Visiting the ITS has been a life changing experience for me" says Jan. "People in my country are not particularly interested in refugee issues. I intend to share what I have seen back in Poland, especially amongst more closed-minded groups." Lada Matyasova (30), from Czech Republic noted: "Seeing people's strength was truly inspiring. It has made me think about what happiness is." Lada will be taking everything she has learnt in Beirut back to her country and raise awareness on the plight of refugees by running some experiential learning workshops. Participants also visited Amel's Khiam Development Centre, where they learnt more about Amel's services in providing quality healthcare and non-formal education, as well as its commitment to combatting gender-based violence. During lunch the Lebanese, Syrian and Jordanian participants danced the 'dabke', introducing their new friends to the traditional folk dance of the Levant.
Another highlight of the week was spending the afternoon at Amel's Haret Hreik centre, where the Erasmus+ participants met and interacted with youth beneficiaries at the centre, as well as students from the American University of Beirut (AUB). One of the most eye-opening activities was perhaps the 'Human Library', where youth from the centre individually explained their life stories to small groups in different rooms; participants had the opportunity to choose whose story they wanted to listen to in a rotational system. One young man, an Iraqi refugee, talked about his experience of migrating to Lebanon following persecution in his own country. Another Syrian woman spoke of her devastating experience when she lost her grandfather, the major source of financial support for her and her family. Participant Mouna added that she was encouraged by the positive energy in the centre, a coping and survival mechanism for many of Amel's beneficiaries.
Youth from the Erasmus+ programme, Haret Hreik and AUB gather together / Photograph by Majá Svobodová
Back at Hamra Urban Gardens, where most of the training was carried out, participants also shared their own experiences in promoting and developing respect for diversity. Lebanese 31-year old Bassel Richie, now working with Amel, talked about his 2015 viral movement 'Muslims4Lent', which encouraged Muslims all over the world to stand in solidarity with Christians by giving something up for Lent. Gunita Kulikovksy, 28 and from Latvia, introduced the concept of immersive journalism through VR and 360° films, which place the viewer in a particular situation – for instance a prison cell or a refugee camp – , and helps viewers increase their empathy. Trainer Ieva described her involvement in carrying out the UNHCR Passages simulation game earlier last year, where participants were put through the experience of being refugees to become aware of the all-to-familiar grueling migration process that millions of people around the world, but especially in the Middle East, have been through.
The seminar concluded with a speech by Amel's Founding President Dr. Kamel Mohanna, who discussed Amel's vision and outlined the five pillars that lie at the core of the organisation's mission, which seeks to ensure human dignity for all:
All humanitarian action that does not work with vulnerable people is not a humanitarian cause;
There should be no double standards between South and North when it comes to humanitarian actions;
There should be a fair distribution of wealth in the world;
We must build states that are grounded in welfare and justice for all;
We must advocate for the fair cause of the people, first and foremost the cause of the Palestinians.
Dr. Kamel Mohanna with several of Amel staff and Erasmus+ participants / Photograph by Majá Svobodová
Dr. Kamel later signed his book, 'The Epic of Difficult Choices' for participants, who were particularly impressed by Amel's wide range of programmes and by its spirit of solidarity with the most vulnerable groups, regardless of their background, origin, political affiliations or religious beliefs. Dr. Mohanna also outlined Amel's motto of 'positive thinking and permanent optimism' to combat some of the most horrific humanitarian situations and emergencies in the Arab world.
Turkish national Ugurcan Bal (35) noted that civil society organisations like Amel are extremely important. "If Amel and other similar associations cease to carry out their work we cannot see people do well or be happy." He added that Amel's emphasis on solidarity has also greatly impacted him. "I see that Amel is not about charity or giving money to people, but about humanism, and this has had a big effect on me". Similarly, Betul Tuhran, 32 and also from Turkey, noted that she was very impressed by Amel's vision and really liked its positive approach to humanitarian work.
Dr. Kamel Mohanna signs his book 'The Epic of Difficult Choices' following his speech. / Photograph by Majá Svobodová
25-year old Rand Abdallah, who works at the I Dare for Sustainable Development youth portal in Jordan, noted that she will use this experience to suggest a week on diversity with her organisation. "Educating youth is important, particularly in Arab countries, because without education there are few opportunities here" she added. Valters Liberts, a 21-year old student of physics, volunteers with the elderly in Latvia. "In my country disrespect for diversity is a big problem, especially against older people. "This week has provided me with an emotional boost to continue my work back home." On Amel, he noted: "There is a sense of belonging, and this is important when doing work with youth."
"This seminar has been an amazing experience" said Agne Junolainen (33), a chemistry and physics teacher from Estonia. "The programme has been very diverse and versatile. It has been a week of self-discovery and of learning new things on diversity, respect and minority groups, while unlearning assumptions that I had." She added: "I want to use this training to change the syllabus of the ethics lessons that we carry out at the school I teach and help my students think about how other people in the world are living."
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SATELLITE 2018: Taking advantage of a "Pivot in Time" for the U.S. government and industry
Rebecca Cowen-Hirsch, SVP Government Strategy and Policy, Inmarsat Government
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During the recent SATELLITE 2018 Conference, I had the pleasure of moderating a panel discussion featuring industry and government leaders. We gathered at the session – titled "Adapting the Government-Commercial SATCOM Relationship for the 21st Century" – to explore ideas for creating synergies and establishing collaboration between the government and commercial providers for satellite communications (SATCOM). As the Analysis of Alternatives and other pilot programs continue as a forward-looking means of exploring innovation in acquisition to insert more agility for the end user, the panel wanted to build momentum for a forward-looking, public-private partnership to ensure that relevant business models and innovation are considered first and foremost. We sought to share perspectives about a satellite acquisition and integrated architecture vision that responds to challenges of the present and future, instead of remaining rooted in the distant past.
As I moderated the discussion, I could not help but be encouraged by a number of strong messages that resonated throughout, messages that convey both the struggles and the opportunities before us today:
Open interfaces instead of stovepipes. Open interfaces for SATCOM architecture could dramatically accelerate innovation, allowing industry to swiftly expand capabilities and subscriber bases. They make it easier for the government buyer to know – and understand – what we are doing. As long as both federal and commercial standards for systems align, there is no reason that industry cannot leverage open interfaces to support majority of the Department of Defense (DoD) mission.
Keep up with the pace of the civilian user experience. Today's soldiers grew up in a world of ubiquitous connectivity. As teenagers, they depended upon cloud-enabled virtual assistants to not only get them to a sporting event on a Friday night, but to buy their tickets for them, for instance. They do not expect this ubiquitous access to end once they put on their military uniforms. They rely upon SATCOM which performs just like their smartphones. If satellite systems fail to deliver a seamless experience with high throughput, they will be forced to make decisions with far less information than they need.
Tell us what your problem is – but not how to solve it. Ultimately, we, the commercial SATCOM industry, are in the problem-solving business, and we want to know all about an agency's mobility, latency and security issues. But we work at our best when we are not "boxed" into confining contract structures and obsolete, piecemeal and dysfunctional acquisition models. So, DoD leaders, tell us what aspects of SATCOM need to improve. Give us your requirements. Then watch us "tear out a blank sheet of paper" and develop new advancements, and conduct testing to measure how they will hold up under the duress of conflict. With this, we will both gain a better sense of what will work and what will not, and then use this information to increase capabilities.
A pivot in time. Given the current level of activity on the part of the federal government and private industry, we have never seen such a confluence of opportunity in the history of SATCOM. On the industry side, amazing technology breakthroughs – such as high throughput, efficient modems, electronically steerable antennas and low-Earth orbiting satellites – are emerging faster than ever, pushing the envelope further and further to enhance mobility, connectivity, resilience, security and overall capabilities. On the agency side, leadership appears more ready and willing than ever to embrace a larger commercial SATCOM presence, via recapitalization/acquisition overhaul/partnership initiatives. These initiatives include, of course, the U.S. Air Force's Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) for a follow-on wideband communications system to the Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) system, which is well underway (and appears headed for a major policy/progress announcement in May). Unprecedented industry and Allied AoA participation is offering seemingly limitless possibilities of new space, air and ground layer communication capabilities.
We must urge for continued momentum here, so that all of the planning and "talk" leads to tangible and beneficial impact. We need to work in the spirit of a partnership that thinks "commercial first" as a strategic goal. Otherwise, we will stay stuck in the same pattern we have seen over the last decade, one in which industry is viewed as an ad hoc "fill in" option.
Unleash our industry. Of all of the messages, this struck me as a critical, core imperative. Indeed, DoD leaders are already looking to industry to support critical military satellite systems with the best we can bring to the table. Unleash the industry to transform SATCOM with military problems and requirements firmly in mind. Unleash the industry by overhauling a procurement structure that does not result in eternal cycles of information gathering, proposals, protests and implementation – to the point where the technology acquired is outdated as soon as it is deployed. And, finally, unleash the industry to do all of this for the government at literally no cost for the price of innovation – this is part of the R&D budget that we fund for our customers. In other words, this is what we do.
I thoroughly enjoyed the panel discussion, and look forward to continuing the conversation. Every single mission depends upon communications. It is the ultimate force multiplier when established effectively and securely over multiple regions and networks, yet delivered so seamlessly, that the users do not know (or care) who is providing what. We may never exist in a more transcendent moment to support the servicemen and women of the 21st Century, and we cannot afford to allow it to pass, unrealized.
Rebecca M. Cowen-Hirsch is Senior Vice President for Government Strategy and Policy for Inmarsat Government, based in Washington. Ms. Cowen-Hirsch brings 25 years of defense, aerospace, and executive leadership experience to Inmarsat. As a decorated member of the Senior Executive Service (SES) in the U.S. Department of Defense, she served as the Program Executive Officer for SATCOM, Teleport and Services at the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and in several key SES executive positions including the first Vice Component Acquisition Executive for DISA, with executive management responsibility for the acquisition oversight and horizontal integration of DISA's products, services, and programs. Ms Cowen-Hirsch established the Defense Spectrum Office, serving as its first Director where her responsibilities included the development of national security spectrum strategic plans and policy, and national and international negotiation of defense spectrum issues. Her broad defense career ranged from systems engineering, experimental flight test, program management, spectrum management, and a wide range of executive leadership positions. Ms. Cowen-Hirsch was a rated experimental flight test engineer; was the first female civilian Mission Commander for the Advanced Range Instrumentation Aircraft (ARIA) mission, and was the recipient of an Exemplary Service Medal for her years of selfless service to the Department of Defense. Ms Cowen-Hirsch has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, conducted post-graduate studies in Engineering Management, and is a graduate of the University of Tennessee Space Institute Experimental Flight Test Program; the DoD's Acquisition Management Program; and the Cambridge Senior Executive Leadership Program.


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Hidalgo (enregistré sous 'MEItulandi'®), est un cultivar de rosier obtenu en France en 1979 par la rosiériste Marie-Louise (Louisette) Meilland. Il doit son nom au footballeur Michel Hidalgo.

Description
'Hidalgo' est une rose moderne hybride de thé, issue du croisement des semis : ('Queen Elizabeth' x 'Karl Herbst' x ('Lady' x 'Pharaon') et les pollens : 'Papa Meilland'® × 'Papa Meilland'®.

Le buisson a un port érigé d'une hauteur de 90 à 120 cm et d'une largeur de 60 à 120 cm. Les feuilles sont grandes de couleur vert foncé et brillantes. Les fleurs doubles sont rouges et fortement parfumées. Elles ont jusqu'à 30 pétales et sont amples et pleines. Ce rosier remontant fleurit abondamment à la fin du printemps puis de manière dispersée pendant la saison.

Culture
Ce rosier robuste supporte les hiver relativement froids (zone de rusticité 7b). Il est utilisé dans les jardins et pour les fleurs à couper. Il est nécessaire à la fin de l'hiver de tailler les branches mortes ou trop faibles et de couper d'un tiers le buisson.

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Fiche du rosier 'Hidalgo' sur le site Nature & Jardin

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Sonic Farm Pro Audio | Creamer Pentode Preamp | 2di4 Pentode Direct Box | SOS magazine to review Creamer Plus!
One of the world's most respected recording technology and professional audio magazines, Sound On Sound, published monthly in the UK, has agreed to review the Sonic Farm Creamer Plus tube pentode preamp.
The test will be published in one of the issues early next year.
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Meanwhile, place the peas and scallions in a small saucepan over medium heat, cover with the milk and add the sugar. Slowly bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, or until peas are tender. Turn off the heat and let the milk sit.
Peel and mash the boiled potatoes, using a fork or food mill, and while potatoes are hot, add the warm milk mixture. Beat in some of the butter, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with remaining butter melting on top.


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Q: How did you teach yourself write comic books? Where there any special websites, books, tools?
A: First, from great websites like ComiXtribe and Jim Zub. If you read through all of their articles, you've pretty much got a bachelor's degree in comic book writing. I read books and articles about screenwriting (ME LOVE FILMCRITIC HULK), which really helps immensely.
Q: What advice would you give to someone what wants to become a comic book creator?
A: If you're serious about the craft, you've got to be reading about story, character, and plot all the time. You also have to be on the endless search to find a good artist, and know that they aren't going to work for free, so be prepared to pay for good work. This is a long term investment that takes years to master and decades to pay off.
A: Quite a few. I wrote a novel about Sevara's origins that needs an agent and publisher. I'm also doing a children's book about Africa, and two comics books that are top secret for now. I'm moving towards simpler stuff where the title of the project explains the synopsis, so I can't tell you too much about them. I'm writing a screenplay called 'Drug sub'. Guess what 'Drug Sub' is about? Damn, I just gave away the premise.
A: Ghost, Captain Marvel, Brian Wood's Star Wars, Fraction's Hawkeye, Lazarus, East of West, and a few miniseries like Skyman, The Wake, The Royals. The current run of Red Sonja rocks too. I prefer miniseries to ongoing stories.
A: Ghost. The original run with Eric Luke is fantastic. I bought them all, they're still in storage somewhere. Eric Luke scripts, and the Adam Huges art worked so well together. It was intriguing that you never what other powers she might have or who she might be connected to, she was always discovering things.
A: Superman. The Clark Kent/Superman dynamic is a really interesting one that was a much larger part of the original Superman move. Superman is just about a man who never met his parents and doesn't know anything about his own culture other than the video his dad left him. I could never get into the Avengers, X-Men, or Fantastic Four comics, I felt they were not as accessible since their shared universe was so big. I loved Batman but read mostly read the graphic novels and trade paperbacks from the library like the Dark Knight Returns, Hush, Batman: Year One etc.
A: Marvel is doing a great job on the big screen. I thought the Avengers and all the Iron Man movies were fun, and some of the Spider-Man moves. I loved Batman Begins, but I'm one of the few people that felt that the Dark Knight Rises was an awful film. And I was not happy with Man of Steel, but I can understand the decisions that were made. Sorry, I love the bright blue and red costume. I haven't been impressed with the few episodes of Arrow and Agent's of Shield, or Gotham that I've seen. I did binge watch Daredevil though, great series! I have a young son, and I'd have to say that DC animated movies are fantastic.
A: Yeah, a movie version of The Dark Knight Returns directed by Tim Burton and with Keaton and Nicholson reprising their roles! The Joker wouldn't have died in the first film, 'cause we all know that Batman doesn't kill people, so that would have to be explained as dream. It would complete a Burton Batman trilogy, and with Keaton and Nicholson much older now it would fit the timeline.
Q: Are there any famous characters you'd like to write?
A: I'd love to write one issue of The Adventures of Superman, which is set in the sliver age Superman world that really appeals to me. I can see Mr. and Mrs. Kent as this couple who can't have children of their own, and then this amazing child falls from the sky. Very nice. I'd write something simple, like Clark accidently shoplifting a shirt from a store after saving the world, getting thrown in jail and then fired from the Daily Planet.
A: Megamind. Great premise. What would happen if the super villain actually won? A great set up, perfect voice casting, highly underrated, under viewed movie.
A: I'd do a Blue Thunder comic book, then Blue Thunder vs. Airwolf.
A: Star Trek: The Next Generation needs to come back on TV with an Enterprise with three warp drives.


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C. T. M. TILE & MARBLE, INC.
META, ANTONIO, 1749 NORTH POWERLINE ROAD, POMPANO BEACH, FL, 33069,
USFLM83057
Domestic Profit
About C. T. M. Tile & Marble, Inc.
C. T. M. TILE & MARBLE, INC. was founded on 1988-05-27 and has its registered office in Pompano Beach. The organisation's status is listed as "Inactive". C. T. M. Tile & Marble, Inc. is a Domestic Profit registered in with Florida Department of State Division of Corporations
META, ANTONIO
1749 NORTH POWERLINE ROAD
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1994-08-26 Florida DoS: ADMIN DISSOLUTION FOR ANNUAL REPORT.
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