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July 17, 2019 cameronmoviesandtvLeave a comment
"Us" is a great film that feels like an extended episode of a show. The premise is a lot of fun and it is worth seeing for Lupita Nyong'o alone as she portrays two very different characters. This story I would have rated higher if her family had been explored more or the family friends had been likable. There are also a lot of plot holes which makes this film a great idea, which is the biggest reason it is rated so high. It needed more the plot holes filled in. This film lacks the subtly of "Get Out," which keeps it from being scored higher for me. It is still worth checking out though.
The film was written and directed by Jordan Peele.
The story follows Adelaide and her family in their summer home in Santa Cruz when their doppelgangers attack and hold them hostage.
The Pros:
The Soundtrack – Michael Abels soundtrack is haunting. He does a great job of tying in the alien with the familiar. This is especially so after the family takes home and the use of "I Got 5 On It" throughout the film. This use of music is the greatest example of why this is a film rather than an episode of a show.
The Tension – Tension is handled really well in this film. We start out with a flashback and unknown factor builds the story from there. This was the first "Home Invasion" horror I've seen beyond "Halloween." This film does a good job building tension and it truly works as a thriller, though it did not scare me. So as a horror it could have worked better but it worked wonders as thriller.
Lupita Nyong'o – Lupita Nyong'o carries this film. As Adelaide she is someone who was once captive and is now free and just wants to be comfortable. It is when Red, the person above she trapped below who upsets things with the Tethered revolution that she truly sees what reality is. This is her awakening as her "friends" are more worried about appearances and class and reflect her selfishness while Red just wants to free the Tethered. In the end she kills Red but her lie and false reality are broken as her son Jason witnesses what she did and Red's confession.
The Family – Adelaide and her family are certainly a pro of the film. I think what would have made them work better is more interactions with others. Adelaide is the only character who feels fully fleshed out. The family mostly works as a reaction to their Tethered duplicates. Gabe is someone who finds his strength when he's overpowered, Zora sees the big picture and uses that in regards to her environment. She wins by getting out of the house. The youngest, Jason is the one who sees the cost of what happened in all the deaths and knows his mother is a Tethered too. His mask he wears through the film comes off when he sees the truth of her past.
Exploring Race and Class Through Symbolism – Most of the explorations of race and class come through the symbolism in the story. We see this in the fact that Red once came from above and the first thing she did was rebel. We see it her designing the suits of the Tethered like prison uniforms and the Prison Industrial Complex that primarily uses African-Americans as prison labor. We see it in how Adelaide has forgotten and become part of the rich and that she only really wakes up after destroying herself (Red). There are so many ideas here that give the movie power and move it from good to great. The biggest disadvantage here is I wanted more. "Get Out" was a much better film because it fully explored the ideas and characters presented.
The Cons:
The Reasons for the Tethered – The Tethered are a government project made to control those on Earth. We never get an explanation beyond that and that reason also doesn't make all that much sense given we are never shown them doing that prior. How do they control those above ground? Who were they before Red? There are so many questions that remain unanswered, which helps the story and symbolism. The meaning is largely symbolism and this was a chance to get beyond that. The Tethered and their relationship to those above are the biggest reason this story isn't rated higher. It needed more exploration to truly work.
The Family Friends – Elisabeth Moss, her husband and their daughters are lame. They were unlikable from the beginning (vain, materialistic, egotistical) so them being killed by their Tethereds meant nothing. This was the wrong way to go as we need more to build up the family…and this family does not.
I thought this film was a solidly great thriller that could have been more if it developed the characters and story. At the end of the day I only felt that I knew Adelaide and Red and for a family trapped the family has to be more than ideas…the friends have to be more than ideas. In the end concept over character is what kept it from being rated higher. Still worth checking out for any of fan of Jordan Peele. He did a great job, I just wanted more.
Final Score: 9 / 10
"Spider-Man: Far From Home" was a really good film. It is easily the best Marvel Cinematic Universe film of 2019. Tom Holland and Jake Gyllenhaal have great chemistry together as Spider-Man and Mysterio and there are some really great twists. This film also has two great after-credits scenes and some of the best action in any of the films in the MCU. If you are a fan of the MCU or this version of Spider-Man from "Homecoming," I strongly recommend you check it out. I can't wait to see where the story goes from here.
The film was directed by Jon Watts and written by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers.
The story takes place after "Endgame" and involves Peter and his class taking a trip to Europe. While there Elementals attack and Nick Fury commissions Peter Parker as they work with Mysterio to take on the Elemental threat.
The Action – This film has better action than "Homecoming" though "Homecoming" has a better emotional core in regards to Parker's friends. This is a movie that fully embraces the action and that is both a pro and a con and for me the pro won out. We see giant monsters facing off against Spider-Man and Mysterio using Venice or Prague as the places where the battle is taking place. The action has consequences and you get why Peter chooses the choices he does. You see how Spider-Man is usually fighting losing battles and it is only through his mind and cleverness that he pulls a win out of potential losses.
S.H.I.E.L.D. – S.H.I.E.L.D. is screwed after the "Blip" (the 5 year gap between "Infinity War" and "Endgame"). Fury admits he doesn't know the state of the world and that most of the heroes are gone, which lets Mysterio step and Spider-Man being forced to step-up. I love the how they are still a threat and undercover but also are secret agents acting with limited information, which ends up paying off later.
The Blip – "The Blip" is the five year gap between "Infinity War" and "Endgame" and here it is recognized and played for laughs sorrows. It is played for laughs as in a band concert has people pop in on the same day and cause chaos and sorrow in that Aunt May and Spider-Man are raising money for the homeless blipped. The fact that half the population was gone for five years has consequences and Spider-Man knows that better than anyone.
Mysterio – Gyllenhaal carries so much of this film as Quentin Beck / Mysterio. He relates to Peter enough to give up his gift and we see him willing to risk it and all and even win when he loses. Mysterio was the engineer who invented the holograms that Tony Stark used for therapy in "Civil War." Out of resentment of Tony naming his technology B.A.R.F. he finds others who were wronged by Tony in the past and together they create Mysterio. He is such a fun threat and you can see why he is angry and that he does want to be a hero, even though his way of going about it is villainous. He is easily one of the best Spider-Man live action film villains. His final revenge is brilliant, which is a pro I list later.
Spider-Man / Tom Holland – Tom Holland is amazing as Spider-Man. In this we see the core "With great power comes great responsibility" when Tony Stark gives him the A.I. E.D.I.T.H. The Network controls drones and satellites all over the world and is used through a pair of glasses. At one point Peter nearly gets his classmates killed and after he gives Mysterio E.D.I.T.H. When he finally realizes his mistakes and goes to face Mysterio he is nearly broken and it is only through working with Happy that he is able to finally defeat Mysterio. The lesser plot is his crush on MJ. They do end up together but it is one of the weaker parts of the film.
The End Credits Reveals – There are 2 end-credits scenes and both are great. The first involves a deep fake video from Mysterio's organization that has Mysterio reveal to the world that Peter Parker is Spider-Man and that he was responsible for the drones and that Mysterio was trying to stop him. This was made even more powerful by J.K. Simmons being back as J. Jonah Jamison who in the MCU is an Alex Jones reporter type. It is such a great scene. Simmons owns this role and the MCU was smart to pull him into their version of the character.
The second film reveals that Nick Fury and Anita Hill were Talos and a Skrull the entire time. He calls Nick Fury and it is revealed that Fury is with the Skrulls in space. Both endings give so much possibilities for the next phase in the MCU. It also explains why S.H.I.E.L.D. had limited information. They were aliens who didn't know the modern Earth after "The Blip." The first after-credits scene is stronger but I loved them both.
Okay: MJ – Zendaya is a great actress but her character doesn't do much in this beyond being a love interest. She finds out who Spider-Man is over the course of the school trip and her and Peter end up together. Overall her character is okay in this, which is a shame as she was great in "Homecoming." They should not have put MJ in the "Love Interest" box. I wish that there had been potential for romance but Peter's responsibility pulling him back from that, given Mysterio's plans and what happens after.
Aunt May and Happy – This is an awkward romance that is also mostly played for laughs due to how it makes Peter feel. It wasn't bad but it was screen-time that could have gone to developing MJ as a character, more about life after "the blip" or more Mysterio time. It wasn't bad but it could have been cut.
The Teachers – The Teachers are played for jokes and really lame. I wish they weren't so much at the front of the film. Their humor is awkward and they cause a clash of tones with how serious the main Mysterio plot is. The jokes at times are sitcom level bad and we aren't given a reason to care about either. The rival had better development for me and he was still a con.
The Rival Brad – Peter has a rival in this film, his name is Brad and he is weak. He takes away from MJ's development and feels tacked on. We at least get some recognition of "The Blip" where it sounds like he was Freshman before and now he is a Senior but it is only briefly touched upon. If they plan to make him a venom, that might work but only as finding his own self worth. Brad only exists as an outcropping of Peter's insecurities which doesn't develop MJ. The character was pretty forgettable and I would have traded his role for more screen-time for Peter's friends or Mysterio and his organization.
This is a film that could have been great. You have a compelling villain, romance and Peter Parker growing but it having consequences. So why do I not see this film higher? This was easily the best Marvel Cinematic Universe film but that doesn't give it a pass. This isn't "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" or "Infinity War." I really like this version of Peter Parker and what the MCU has done with him. He isn't in personal stakes like Morales and his Uncle but the personal wishes versus responsibility are still key. Mysterio lets him give up responsibility and he pays the price for it at the end. That is is quintessential Peter Parker and Spider-Man. I really enjoyed this film and I think any Spider-Man fan will enjoy it immensely. This is a film that Holland and Gyllenhaal could have carried on their own.
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019) – On Growing Up and Letting Go
June 16, 2019 cameronmoviesandtvLeave a comment
"How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World" is a really good film. It isn't as good as the first 2 films, but this is a solid end to the franchise. If you've come this far I'd say it is worth finishing. The ending is one of the most heart touching things you'll see this year and the animation and action are the best this series has ever been. Also I am biased in that I am glad this is the ending. A trilogy is a a great way to end any series and when you go beyond that it is easy for studios to mess up.
The film was directed, produced and written by Dean DeBlois, with Brad Lewis being the other producer.
The story involves Hiccup and his dragon-riders continuing to rescue dragons and bringing them to Berk. This leads to overcrowding leading Hiccup to call upon his dad's dream of finding the "Hidden World" where dragons and humans can live and peace. All doesn't go according to plan when an old dragon hunter enters the scene. Grimmel who hunted the Night Fury to near extinction. With the warlords at his back he brings war to Hiccup and Berk.
The Action – The action in this film is great. Grimmel (the main baddy) and his Deathgrippers (venom-fire spitting dragons) cause some great action sequences when they are escaping, capturing dragons or fighting against Hiccup. Visually the action sequences are a lot of fun. The fact that Hiccup and his main crew now use dragon armor and Hiccup has a burning swords adds to the visual appeal of it all.
The Animation – The animation is the best it is has ever been. It must have been difficult to animate the Hidden World when they finally reach it. There are such a variety of dragons and mirage of colors that it simply draws you in. Same goes for when Hiccup moves the Vikings to find a new land. The sheer amount of characters and creatures in motion is seamless, as well as the reveal of the new forest island they choose to call home. This is a movie animated on an epic scale and it loves it up to that. Every scene has so much detail to it, while still focusing in on the characters who drive the action.
Astrid and Hiccup – This is the core relationship that drives the series. Astrid and Hiccup are the heroes of the film. Astrid is the one who sees the big picture and sees the people, while everything Hiccup does is to protect the dragons. It is a wonderful dynamic and we see how they compliment one another. Hiccup is the idealist while Astrid is much more down to earth. I do wish Astrid had got more development as so much of her development is tied to Hiccup as chief, but it still shows they are partners. This is really them growing as leaders and in regards to Hiccup, him accepting that the dragons should be free and not domesticated.
Toothless and the Light Fury – This relationship is a relationship between two cats. Like Astrid and Hiccup they compliment one another as the Light Fury shows Toothless that he can lead all dragons and be their guardian. The Light Fury is also being used to her getting revenge is a mini-arc that I appreciated, as well as her coming to trust humans when she saves Hiccup after he frees Toothless from Grimmel's control. This relationship was adorable and was just as core as the main relationship that drove the film.
The Ending – The ending is a reunion of friends. Astrid and Hiccup take their kids to the Hidden World where the dragons are living and meet the Light Fury and Toothless's babies. It is really sweet and for any fan of the series you will feel. This gave the series a sense of finality too, which "Kung Fu Panda 3" didn't give in the same way. This was smart and if the studio does go greedy, they'll have to be really smart to give this trilogy a worthy epilogue.
Okay:
Grimmel the Grisley – F. Murray Abraham is good at giving us a threatening feeling character in Grimmel. His introduction is killing a dragon without reacting and escaping Burk, even with it being full of dragons. He also has the Light Fury that he uses to bait Toothless, which is clever. Traps are his game and they could have been used so much more. He has a trap that nearly works that should have killed at least one of the characters (Hiccup's dad was killed last film, raise the stakes). But in the end it doesn't work. This doesn't help as from here on in he never feels like a threat. Our heroes beat him without their dragons after Grimmel takes control of them when he captures Toothless, and though we are given good visuals it is nothing more. He needed to truly hurt our heroes or have a real personal reason we saw to want to end all dragons. We don't get either, which makes him the weakest enemy in the Trilogy. Still a decent villain but he deserved so much more lore and development.
The Villain Warlords – There are 4 warlords who clearly have different looking armor so should have had differing personalities and goals, but they don't. Instead we have 4 people who hate Berk, want to kill dragons but not use them in anyway we ever see (resources, etc.) and are all just stupid fighters. The only thing that sets them apart is their armor sets and the fact that 3 are men and 1 is a woman. This isn't good. They should have been in a more adversarial relationship against Grimmel (or split between them in loyalties) or at least have different expressed goals at what they'd do with the killed dragons. They served no purpose beyond paying Grimmel to take on Berk. David Tennant voiced one of the warlords, and I couldn't even tell. He's one of my favorite actors so it was such a horrible use of such great talent.
If you've come this far, you deserve to finish. The film itself is solidly good with a great ending and it does give a bit more lore. Where it fails is in the minor characters, which is a shame is that is the only thing keeping the film from greatness. I wanted more time with Hiccup's mom Valka and his Uncle, or any of the Warlords. They deserved better development. I would still recommend to any who love the series and great animation. This film knows that this is the end and it goes all in on the operatic fights and the core relationships. This is a film that knows how to say good-bye.
John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum (2019) – A Great Sequel Entering Dangerous New Ground
June 12, 2019 June 12, 2019 cameronmoviesandtvLeave a comment
"John Wick 3" is a great film. It is also a film that I worry has the potential to be the last great film in this Franchise. This film has action better than the first film but I'd argue the drama still isn't as strong. The first film didn't need a sequel, while this one goes all in on Franchising. This for me is the biggest issue, which is why I've brought it up twice. I enjoyed the new characters and this world run by assassins with deep lore is why I watched the sequel in the first place. This film grows on that, and it could go further and that is what makes it great, even if the film doesn't feel like an end.
The film was directed by Chad Stahelski and written by Derek Kolstad, Shay Hatten, Chris Collins and Marc Abrams.
The story follows John Wick (Keanu Reeves) after "John Wick 2" as he loses protection and has all assassins set upon him. The High Table sends a Adjudicator to punish all those who helped him, including the Bowery King (Laurence Fishburne) and the Continental Hotel leading to a confrontation as John Wick seeks help to clear his name.
The Cinematography – The cinematography is beautiful. If you look at the poster that I used to start the review, it has that level of color contrast throughout the film. This is a film that makes the most of the environments the characters find themselves in. At one point we are in a desert, another time fighting in a library and the rainy streets of New York City. Dan Laustsen truly has a masterful eye.
The Action – This is a film that has some beautiful action. We have a gun and knife fight in a museum that has old guns and weapons. We get a fight in a room of mirrors with multiple combatants and a shoot-out in Casablanca. The "John Wick Franchise" has always been great on action and in this it got back to the variety of the first film and in many was better. This film went all in on the set pieces it gave us.
The Characters – The characters get exploration are some of the strongest part of this Franchise and this film delves into characters from 2 and introduces us to some great compelling villains who I can't wait to learn more about. This is a character driven drama and this film fully embraces that.
Zero – Zero is the man the High Table hires to hunt down John Wick. Mark Dacascos does a wonderful job as the assassin. He is a fan of John Wick and has a sense of honor about him. He only does what is asked and never breaks the rules that are set.
The Adjudicator – Asia Kate Dillon is amazing. I'm so glad she survived this film. The Adjudicator is more threatening than any characters we've met so far. I'm including all those at the High Table too. Asia is also a non-binary actor and I'm hoping we see Asia in more things. The Adjudicator is the most compelling character in the series at this point outside of John Wick and I can't wait to see how their story unfolds.
Sofia – Sofia owns the Continental in Casablanca and only helps John because he helped save her daughter. Their relationship is complicated and you can see the love and hatred within it. They are in a job where favors cost even Things have to be pretty bad when it involves love. They were at one point clearly friends, but all of Sofia's help comes from business or revenge. I hope she comes back. Halle Berry did an amazing job. She was one of my favorite characters in this film. I know she isn't a fan of Wick, but her actions in the film made her an enemy of the High Table.
Berrada – Jerome Flynn (Bronn from "Game of Thrones") shows up as the Master of Coin of the High Table and even though he helps John Wick (Tells him how to find the Elder, go into the desert and walk until you collapse). He also shoots Sofia's dog when she refuses to give him it. He manages to survive Wick and Sofia so I have a sneaking suspicion he'll turn up again. Berrada controls the money and is part of the balance of the High Table.
Winston and Charon – This is the film that shows just how great Winston and Charon are. Charon holds the line against The High Table's forces with John Wick and is the only survivor outside of him. Winston is the manipulator. He calls a parlet after the battle is one and "kills" John Wick. What is implied is that he knew John Wick would survive and is still an ally even though the Adjudicator doesn't trust what happened and says that his hotel is now responsible for killing Wick. How this will go remains to be seen. Ian McShane and Lance Reddik continue to be one of the strongest parts of this franchise. Can't wait to see what their characters have planned next.
The Bowery King – Laurence Fishburne continues to be the core resistance against the High Table. When the Adjudicator shows up, he laughs in their face. This is a character I didn't expect to survive. Given he did I think there is so much promise. He uses The Tick Tock Man (Jason Mantzoukas) to rescue John after he is shot by Wintson. This is a character who gets the long game and I really hope he gets a great story worthy of surviving the High Table's revenge. Fishburne's charisma and the fun he has is the character has been an enjoyment since the last film.
John Wick – John Wick drives the story. This is a man who returns to the family he left behind (The Ruska Roma) only to have them send him to Casablanca and to lose all their protection. From here he proceeds to lose more as when he meets the High Table Elder after injuring a member of the High Table in his quest for the Elder. When John does meet the Elder he gives up his wedding ring and is an assassin who is sent to kill Winston. Instead he joins Winston and protects the New York Continental only to barely survive when Winston parlays with the High Table and leaves him for dead after shooting him. What progress and safety he earned, he gave up and now all he has is the Bowery King and his war against the High Table who controls the world. Keanu Reeves owns this character and I think as worried as I am about this becoming a dead franchise, there is still a story to tell.
Too Long – This was problem the second film had as well. I would have cut the action sequences in half to get more lore. I get this is an action series but the lore is so rich and there are so many relationships that are worth exploring. When action drives everything it can only go so far. I love good action but character is what makes a film.
The Danger of Franchises Never Ending – This film is all about "John Wick 4." Everything in the setup is sequel bate. How it will do that has me intrigued but that is also a danger. I can't think of a good 3rd Movie post sequel that made me want a further franchise. It can work for books but films have less time. It could still be great but all it takes is a studio executive or lazy director not caring.
"John Wick 3" is a great film. If you have been along with the Franchise up to this point I'd say go for it. The action is compelling and the world is developed further. We meet the Elder who controls the High Council to some degree and we see Wick betray him. There is so much going on and the twist of the Bowery King surviving his punishment woks. I want more Fishburne as the Bowery King was always mad so we have two mad factions against each other. Order versus chaos. Part of me does wish it had ended here and that the story had continued without Wick, but if you are building Batman, you need Bruce Wayne and this series clearly knows that. I'm mostly worried about this series going "Die Hard 4." I could be wrong, the writers are clearly intelligent but that will always be a fear with action franchises. If you saw the first 2 films, chances are you will enjoy this as much as I did. Check it out.
Final Score: 9.2 This is a great film and even with the danger of franchise overkill, there is promise in the story ahead.
What We Left Behind – Looking Back on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (2019) – The Perfect "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" Documentary
June 6, 2019 June 6, 2019 cameronmoviesandtvLeave a comment
"Deep Space Nine" is my favorite of the "Star Trek Series." This is a series that was willing to explore philosophy, religion war and give the minor characters full arcs. It is no wonder Ronald Moore created the rebooted "Battlestar Galactica" from this show, which is also one of my favorite sci. fi. shows. He was on the writing team while Ira Steven Behr was the showrunner. This is easily the best documentary I've ever watched. It has comedy, heart, philosophy, depth and explores the relationships and characters who made up the show. My bias being that "Deep Space Nine" is my favorite of the "Star Trek Franchise" and in Sci. fi. shows as a whole. It certainly has flaws and wasn't perfect and this is a documentary that honestly explores that.
The documentary was directed by Ira Steven Behr and David Zappone, produced by 455 Films and released by Shout! Studios.
The documentary traces the origins of "Deep Space Nine's" creation, the actors and their thoughts on the show, gives us a hypothetical new season with many of the original writing team and explores the legacy the show left behind.
The Into and Ending – The Into and ending were so corny and perfect. "Deep Space Nine" had Vic Fontaine's Jazz lounge as a major part of the show and the Documentary paid tribute to that by having Max Grodénchik (Rom) kick it off with a corny song about leaving his heart on "Deep Space Nine." In the end he is joined by Jeffrey Combs (Grunt and Weyoun on Ds9), Casey Biggs (Damar) and Armin Shimermen (Quark) to finish the song. It had so much heart, even if the lyrics don't always work. The four of them are also great singers.
The Reaction to the Show – Throughout the documentary the cast reads fans letters as Ira Steven Behr interviews them. These are glimpses of history that show just how much the show was hated by some in it's initial release. People hated that the show was darker and that it wasn't daily exploration on a ship. The reactions are nuanced (Ira on making sense of how people saw it as a dark show) to funny when Aron Eisenberg (Nog) reads a reaction from someone who hated it. This was one of the aspects that added character to the documentary.
The Making of the Show – Making the show an episodic story beyond single bottle episodes or two-parters was revolutionary. This was a major part of the film, and beyond that how when most fans talked about the show in interviews it was largely about the Dominion War arc. It was the arc that changed everything outside of the arcs of "Babylon 5." We also got to see the Writers Room when Behr got together with Ronald Moore and some of the other writers from the show to draft a pilot for a new season. It was really neat seeing that as well as the relationship between the showrunner, directors, actors and crew. They also went into the Evolution of the Dominion and how they evolved into a collection of species versus a single one.
The Actors' Stories – Part of what makes the story so compelling are getting the stories of the actors and the relationships formed over the course of the show. We learn about how Armin Shimerman (Quark) used to host the other actors who played Ferengi at his home to go over the scripts. "Deep Space Nine" was full of Ferengi episodes and seeing how friendships grew out of it was so wonderful. We also got to see that Alaimo (Dukat) had a crush on Nana Visitor (Kira), and Avery Brooks (Captain Sisko) and how to this day he is friends and mentor to his show son Cirroc Lofton. The actors also talked about their characters and created interludes. Andrew Robinson (Garak) appeared early on and later to talk about how when he first played the character he played him as wanting to have sex with Doctor Bashir and how the character relationships evolved into a deep friendship. It was awesome hearing that first hand as Robinson always played Garak as Bisexual and him voicing that made me happy. They also touched on Terry Farrell (Jadzia Dax) leaving the show and the disrespect from the directors as well as when Nicole de Boar (Ezri) took over for the last season of the show. Even with all that happened there are still so many friendships among the cast.
Taking Responsibility and Impact in Social Justice – This was a show that tackled the themes of poverty, race, war, philosophy and Behr took responsibility the fact that they didn't explore gender and sexuality very well. They recognized the existence sexuality and LGTBTQ rights but didn't advocate. Behr owned it and it made me respect him a lot. "Star Trek" has always been a progressive show and it has dropped the ball on LGBTQ justice all of this time until "Discovery" really.
The New Season Pilot – One of the arcs through the documentary getting what writers he could together to write a new season of the snow. The new season pilot is awesome. It starts with Captain Nog being attacked and a reunion of all the characters returning to "Deep Space Nine." Kira is a priestess and the station is a religious site, Worf is in line to takeover after Martok to rule the Empire, Julian Bashir is a captain with Ezri serving together on a ship and O'Brien is a professor at Starfleet academy while Jake is a successful author. From here things unfold as it starts out with Nog being attacked by an unscene show before arriving at the station. From we learn of a Bajor / Jem'Hadar plot that Kira is tied to and the return of Sisko as he reaches out to his children. I would watch it and I wish it would get made. Sadly I doubt it will exist beyond the fandom of this documentary though.
What You'll Get on the DVD – The documentary ended with Nana Visitor talking to Behr about everything that wasn't covered. Whether it was her failed marriage to Alexander Siddig (Julian Bashir), her having a baby and how they wrote that into the show, "In the Pale Moonlight" and quite a few other things. Behr said they'd all be on the special features of the dvd and that it was cut for time. Hearing that lead me to pre-order the dvd. I can't wait to see all of the things that didn't make it and rewatch this perfect documentary again.
If it wasn't obvious already, "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" is one of my favorite shows of all time. This was the "Star Trek series" I felt was good to great all the way through and explored the themes I love in stories. It gave politics, philosophy, war, identity and history all in deep and respectful ways. If you are a sci. fi. fan I highly recommend this show. This show started so much and any time I have the chance to see these actors and writers if they end up in Portland at a Comic Con, you bet I'll be there. This was a show funded by the fans and created for them and the time and love put into it made it the perfect documentary and film. I'll be surprised if any film compares when this year is done.
10 / 10. "Deep Space Nine" is one of my favorite Science Fiction shows of all time and I can't think of a better way to honor it. The actors in this cast are folks I'd go to comic con for if they make it over my way.
The Man Who Killed Don Quixote (2019): An Exploration of Art and Obsession
May 30, 2019 cameronmoviesandtvLeave a comment
Terry Gilliam is one of the Director's who has a vision I really respect. He brings magical realism to all his work and brings a tragic undercurrent to every story. His characters are flawed and he gives us worlds without heroes that are relatable and broken. "Fisher King" and "Brazil" are some of my favorite films and this is a great film that deserves to be among them. This was also a film that was hell to make. It was in some form of development for 29 years. It is a success that it finally was made and turned out as great as it is. Before I get into spoilers this is a great film and one I'd recommend to any fan of Gilliam's work. It has all of his visual strengths and flawed characters and also the flaws of his films as many of the women he writes are more ideas than characters.
Terry Gilliam directed and co-wrote the film with Tony Grisoni.
The story follows Toby (Adam Driver) an advertising director who has returned to Spain to film a commercial about Don Quixote. After stumbling onto his student film where he changed a life of a small town forever with his film. Toby returns to the town and finds that all those involved with the town have come upon misery or death…with the cobbler Javier (Jonathan Pryce) who played Don Quixote, now believing himself to be the figure from the books. From here Toby is pulled into Javier's adventure as he must own up to his own selfishness and the man he has become.
The Cinematography – Nicola Pecorini does a wonderful job bringing Gilliam's vision to life. From the use of stark colors when they are filming the commercial in the desert, to the final showdown in an old Castle that has been turned into a costume show…his use of color presentation brings each scene to life. It is from this presentation that the dreamlike nature is brought to the film and shows how many of the characters blur the lines between fantasy and reality.
The Soundtrack – Roque Baños López handled the soundtrack well and blends his influences to give us classic Spanish guitar work combined with the more epic operatic feel of the core adventure. He also works tension into every scene with the way he weaves the soundtrack through the film. The final showdown is a great example of this as it emphasizes the nightmarish costume party taking place and the fall of our heroes.
The World – The world that the film takes place is compelling as it mixes the story of "Don Quixote" into the real narrative of a town controlled by a Russian Gangster, sociopathic Hollywood executives and a crew who exploit one another and the people around them. This is a terrible world in regards to most of the characters who make up it, which ends up making sense why Javier became Don Quixote because the cruelty of life where there isn't justice was too much for him to bare. This world is a beautiful tragedy and I look forward to watching it again. There are so many sad and comedic moments that I found it impossible not to be drawn in.
The Leads – The leads are really what carry the film. Adam Driver's Toby is an egomaniac who eventually learns to be good but goes mad in the process (becoming Don Quixote after he accidentally kills Javier). Jonathan Pryce's Javier is a madman who is driven by idealism but by the end of the film finds himself in death and Joana Ribiero's Angelica is wonderful in how she calls each of them out in different ways while seeking freedom from the Mob.
When Creation and Art Leads to Obsession – The major theme of the film is the creation of art and how it can lead to obsession. The Russian mob boss has everyone dress up so that they can all live in his illusion, Javier once he figures out how the play the role of Don Quixote becomes the character and Toby in his initial obsession is what consumes the town and later himself when he adopts the role of Don Quixote after accidentally killing Javier. Given Gilliam's own obsession in making this film, this film is most likely true to his life in many ways.
Presentation of Women – The women in this film are not fully realized characters. You have the Producer's wife who is presented as a sign of temptation and corruption and you have Angelica as the fair maiden to be saved. Thankfully Angelica is shown to be more than this caricature by the end of the film but the Producer's wife is not so lucky. They are also the only actresses that have any major role in the film so the fact that they are put into these awful roles by the men stands out all the more. This was definitely what brought the film down the most for me. The objectification by the cruel men is never called out. They just end up experiencing a different form of objectification.
I'm grateful this film got made. Gilliam has such a unique vision as a director and I love his magical realism. It isn't perfect but the magical realism of Gilliam is something that I've always enjoyed, it is one of my favorite genres of fiction. There is something to be said for an artist who can so beautifully mix fantasy and reality into his narrative and comment on the nature of that blending in the process. I can see why Gilliam had been trying to make this film for so long. What he created is beautiful and amazing and to any Terry Gilliam fan I highly recommend. I'm planning to check out the documentary "Lost in La Manche" as it goes into the failed attempts to make this film. If you are a fan of Gilliam or this genre too, check it out.
Avengers: Endgame (2019) – A Good but Deeply Flawed Film
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"Avengers: Endgame" is a good but really flawed movie. This is a film that had so many working parts, part of me is surprised it even worked at all. While another part of me really wishes it had focused on cleaning up the plot holes and story issues. Would I recommend this film? If you've come this far it is a nice way to finish on "The Avengers" story, even if it doesn't all work. That is really the best review I can give you on it. It is at times really good but the holes it creates within it's own lore are problems I think will be discussed long after Disney Plus and other "MCU" related content has sought to answer them.
The film was directed by Anthony and Joe Russo and written by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeeley.
The story follows our heroes as they seek to live with what happened after Thanos's snap at the end of "Infinity War." They are left trying to deal until Ant-Man arrives, offering them a potential solution for bringing back all those they lost in the snap.
The Five Year Jump – I love that our heroes can't just fix what happened easily. Right after the film we have the wait until Captain Marvel arrives, and than the survivors all go to Thanos in the Garden and kill him, but they can't change what he did as he used the Infinity Stones to destroy the Infinity Stones. After that our heroes change, Thor goes into a dark depression, Black Widow becomes leader of the Avengers, Iron Man starts a family with Pepper Pots and they have a daughter, Bruce Banner become Professor Hulk, Captain America takes care of the survivors in their grief and Hawkeye becomes a vigilante named Rhonin. The others take care of their countries or are investigating strange occurrences around the universe. This time jump was smart in that showed that the events of "Infinity War" forever changed our characters, and for them there is no going back.
The Personal Moments – There are a lot of personal moments that stand out in "Endgame." The moments largely come out of the time travel that is done when the Avengers are collecting the Infinity Stones scattered throughout time. We have Black Widow recruit Hawkeye in the lead-up and see how deep their friendship is, Tony talks to his dad Howard about being a Dad, Thor talks to his Mom who was killed in "Thor: The Dark Word," and Thor and Rocket have a touching moment talking about loss and tragedy. These were the personal moments I loved in the film.
Scott Lang / Ant-Man – Ant-Man is the funniest part of the film and is also the emotional heart too as he is the one who realizes time travel might be the way for them to get the Infinity Stones and bring back those lost in the snap. He has some great jokes and his coming out of the Quantam Realm is powerful too as the world population has been halved so there has been a social breakdown since he's been gone. When he discovers his daughter survived, it is one of the happiest moments in the film. You get why he's willing to risk everything to bring back all those who were lost.
Bruce Banner / Hulk – Hulk after the five year jump is a character who has finally found balance and is easily the wisest out of all the Avengers. I wanted to know more about his life before the five year jump but the time we get with him helping with the plan is awesome. He has a sense of humor and because he has the Hulk body he needs help picking up smaller things. One of his big acts is to bring back those who were lost in the Snap, as he knows he is one of the few who can wield the Gauntlet without dying. I also like that this balanced Hulk came about because Hulk and Bruce both lost to Thanos in "Infinity War." Neither one could defeat him alone but together they were able to save everyone.
Thor – Thor is a broken character in this film. He's lost his parents, his brother, his best friend and half his people to Thanos so after the five year jump he is a loner, gamer and drunk in New Asgard letting Valkyrie lead while he tries to escape from his failure. What helps him heal are his conversations with Rocket and when they visit the Asgard of the past to get the Aether (which is one of the "Infinity Stones" out of Jane Foster. Talking to his mother in past helps him deal with her lost that he'd experienced and Rocket helps him focus so that he later ready to fight Thanos once more. What all of this help him realize is that he isn't fit to rule and has never done that. He's always been the adventurer to joins the returned "Guardians of the Galaxy."
Nebula – This is going to get a little confusing as there are 2 Nebulas in this film. The one I'm referring to is the one who was around after the five year jump and isn't the one still serving Thanos that future Nebula kills (and isn't canceled out somehow) in the film. This Nebula changes past Gamora and causes past Gamora to turn against Thanos in the final battle. Karen Gilllian truly owns this role and I can't wait to see what they do with her in the future.
Tony Stark / Iron Man – This is really Tony's story as after the five year jump he has a family and is raising a daughter with Pepper Pots and it is for them that he comes back to try and bring back all those lost during the snap. From here his arc is making peace with his eventual death as he does everything right, makes peace with Captain America and moves forward having all of them make a promise that they won't erase what was built in the last five years. He's the most responsible person in this entire story in regards to Time Travel, and he never loses sight of getting all the Infinity Stones to stop Thanos. His death is powerful too as he uses his snap to turn Thanos and his forces to dust as what was done to his friends before. This causes his death which is how the film is ended.
The Premise – Time travel plots are tough to do right and this one in refusing to lay down rules ends up leaving some very big plot holes with what it tries to do to bring everyone back and to have a character live out his life in the past. I really would have preferred a fight for the Infinity Stones against Thanos and that be the core plan but that is left early when Thanos gets killed off shortly after the snap but they learn he destroyed the Stones leaving Time Travel as really the only option. This was the first way they wrote themselves into a hole, and for me the problems are big enough that they gave me a lot of dislike for this film.
Lack of Thanos Kills -They find a way to bring back Thanos as with time travel past Thanos somehow learns about their plans from hacking future Nebula's tech. This leads to him somehow pulling his forces to the present the Avengers are in. Well he shows up and he destroys the Avengers Compound. He reveals his full army and forces and says he'll destroy Earth…and doesn't kill a single person. For how dangerous he was in "Infinity War," in this film he is just weak. I hated this. Tt took away from the sacrifices because based on how it was filmed it looked like the Avengers and their Allies would destroy him and his army anyway without anyone dying.
Time Travel Plot Holes – The best thing I can do here is just list them. The excuse I keep hearing is "Alternate Timelines" but what does that mean in regards to the state of the Universe and the fact that the Ancient One tells Hulk that removing the Infinity Stones from their proper place in time will lead to a worse timeline. Time for the plot holes.: Loki escapes with the Tesseract in the timeline of "The Avengers" movie now, Past Thanos was killed but that didn't erase Future Thanos, Past Gamora is in the future which maybe erases Prime Gamora in the Soul Stone? or a different Soul Stone? Captain America delivers all the Infinity Stones back to where they belonged but stuck around to grow old as Agent Carter's husband meaning at one point maybe 3 Captain Americas existed at once. As well as others. It is a mess and no emotional core can change how much this bothered me.
Captain America's Ending – I'm coming back to this because this was the thing that annoyed me the most. At one point it looks as if they've set up Captain America's death as the first death of Past Thanos. This would have been perfect as with the survivors returning his death could inspire everyone and no one else, or just Iron Man dying is more forgivable narratively. Instead he lives as an old man knowing that 2 Captain America's were running around at one point and than proceeded to let Hydra rise again and countless other evils that happened over the course of the series that he couldn't do because he was frozen in the ice. I hated this so much. In the end the writer's gave us Captain America fanservice versus what the man we saw in the Marvel Cinematic Universe would do. This was a character who had duty and the protection of others above all else, and he got rid of it all to be selfish. The only thing I liked was Falcon becoming the new Captain America.
This is a film that I'd recommend to those who have come this far and want to see where the main Avengers end up. There are so many stories to tell in this Universe and I'm curious to see where they lead, though with the writing plot holes I also worry that we'll see a decrease in quality come with it. An emotional core can only get a film so far. Your plot devices need to work properly and your characters have to make sense. In the end Captain America didn't work for me and the Time Travel plot kept it from being great. I would have rather had the five year jump and them fight Thanos in the present and force Prime Thanos to rethink his original agenda after they get a hold of an Infinity Stone so Thanos can't just snap again to fix things. Prime Thanos was compelling and Past Thanos is just nothing. He has a lot of faceless minions and ends up being more of an Ultron, which he wasn't in "Infinity War." So, check this film out if you have come this far. I really worry what will come out of the MCU after this. I worry this film may have created more problems than it solved.
Final Score: 8 / 10 Initially it was a higher score but the problems have bothered me more than the things I like, the longer I've thought about the film. It is solidly good, but the flaws keep it from greatness.


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define(['app', 'config'], function(App, Config) {
  var Conway = function(fs, io) {
    this.app = new App(Config, fs, io);

    this.app.init();

    this.app.run();
  }

  return Conway;
});

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Q: JTextField que al pasarlos a otra clase me llegan vacíos Cuando pulso en el botón no recibo ningún error, ni me recoge el dato escrito en el JTextField ni me imprime por consola null solo una cadena vacía sin nada de texto.
¿Qué estoy haciendo mal? Gracias
import java.awt.event.*;
import javax.swing.*;

public class Princi {

    public static void main(String[] args) {

        Marco m=new Marco();

        Lamin lm=new Lamin();

        m.add(lm);

        m.setVisible(true);

        m.setDefaultCloseOperation(JFrame.EXIT_ON_CLOSE);

    }

}

class Marco extends JFrame{

    public Marco() {

    JFrame fr=new JFrame();

    setBounds(200,200,300,300);

    }
}

class Lamin extends JPanel{

    JTextField text=new JTextField(10);

    JButton a=new JButton("Boton");

    public Lamin() {

        add(text);

        a.addActionListener(oyente);

        add(a);

    }

    public String getTexto() {

    return text.getText();

    }

Lamina oyente=new Lamina();

}

class Lamina implements ActionListener{

    @Override
    public void actionPerformed(ActionEvent e) {

        Lamin lm1=new Lamin();

        System.out.println(lm1.getTexto());
    }
}

A: tu problema es la siguiente clase (Lee los comentarios):
class Lamina implements ActionListener{

    @Override
    public void actionPerformed(ActionEvent e) {
        // CREAS UN NUEVO OBJETO DEL TIPO Lamin.
        // Este Objeto no hace referencia al objeto Lamin originalmente instanciado.
        Lamin lm1=new Lamin();

        System.out.println(lm1.getTexto());
    }
}

Debes cambiar esa clase a algo como esto:
class Lamina implements ActionListener {

    private Lamin lm1;

    // creamos un constructor donde inyectamos la referencia del Objeto Lamin Original.
    Lamina(Lamin lm1) {
        this.lm1 = lm1;
    }

    @Override
    public void actionPerformed(ActionEvent e) {
        System.out.println(lm1.getTexto());
    }
}

Y cuando instancies un objeto de la Clase Lamina debes pasarle la instancia del objeto del tipo Lamin: (Lee los Comentrios)
class Lamin extends JPanel {

    JTextField text = new JTextField(10);
    JButton a = new JButton("Boton");

    public Lamin() {
        add(text);
        a.addActionListener(oyente);
        add(a);
    }

    public String getTexto() {
        return text.getText();
    }
    // Acá instanciamos un objeto del tipo Lamina
    // El constructor nos pide un Objeto del tipo Lamin.
    // Entonces le inyectamos el mismo objeto de donde partimos (this) -"este"
    Lamina oyente = new Lamina(this);
}

Finalmente tú código quedaría:
import java.awt.event.*;
import javax.swing.*;

public class Princi {

    public static void main(String[] args) {
        Marco m = new Marco();
        Lamin lm = new Lamin();
        m.add(lm);
        m.setVisible(true);
        m.setDefaultCloseOperation(JFrame.EXIT_ON_CLOSE);
    }
}

class Marco extends JFrame {

    public Marco() {
        JFrame fr = new JFrame();
        setBounds(200, 200, 300, 300);
    }
}

class Lamin extends JPanel {

    JTextField text = new JTextField(10);
    JButton a = new JButton("Boton");

    public Lamin() {
        add(text);
        a.addActionListener(oyente);
        add(a);
    }

    public String getTexto() {
        return text.getText();
    }

    // Acá instanciamos un objeto del tipo Lamina
    // El constructor nos pide un Objeto del tipo Lamin.
    // Entonces le inyectamos el mismo objeto de donde partimos (this) -"este"
    Lamina oyente = new Lamina(this);
}

class Lamina implements ActionListener {

    private Lamin lm1;

    // creamos un constructor donde inyectamos la referencia del Objeto Lamin Original.
    Lamina(Lamin lm1) {
        this.lm1 = lm1;
    }

    @Override
    public void actionPerformed(ActionEvent e) {
        System.out.println(lm1.getTexto());
    }
}

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Two teams with stellar defenses hook up for the national championship Monday, and after a month of waiting, we are only days away from college football's biggest game.
We have already gone over my spread pick for this game, and now it's time for the total.
NCAAF Odds for this game have the spread favoring the Crimson Tide at -10 with an over/under of 40 points. While it may seem like a low total, I'm here to say that it looks just right.
I'm on the under for a couple of reasons. First and foremost, the defenses from these two teams in no way are going to give up a ton of points. The Notre Dame defense has been next to impermeable this season, while the 'Bama defense picked up right where they left off last season.
Even though I really like Bama to win and cover in this game, I'm thinking they won't score more than 20-25 points. However, I also believe that the run first offense led by a redshirt freshman for Notre Dame is going to get slowed to almost a complete stop by the Tide. I can't see that style of offense scoring many touchdowns, and I think the Irish are going to have to settle for three points more than normal, as will Bama most likely.
I'm foreseeing a 24-9 or 23-10 type of game in favor of the Crimson Tide. The Irish are a great story this season, and it's good to see them back to relevance, but the Tide will roll and the under will cash for the BCS game Monday.


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package com.firebase.ui.auth.test_helpers;

import android.app.Activity;

import com.facebook.login.LoginResult;
import com.firebase.ui.auth.IdpResponse;
import com.firebase.ui.auth.provider.FacebookProvider;
import com.firebase.ui.auth.provider.IdpProvider.IdpCallback;
import com.google.firebase.auth.FacebookAuthProvider;

import org.robolectric.annotation.Implementation;
import org.robolectric.annotation.Implements;

import java.util.List;

import static org.mockito.Mockito.mock;
import static org.mockito.Mockito.when;

@Implements(FacebookProvider.class)
public class FacebookProviderShadow {
    private static final String FAKE_ACCESS_TOKEN = "fake_access_token";
    private IdpResponse mMockIdpResponse;
    private IdpCallback mCallback;

    public FacebookProviderShadow() {
        if (mMockIdpResponse == null) {
            mMockIdpResponse = mock(IdpResponse.class);
            when(mMockIdpResponse.getProviderType()).thenReturn(FacebookAuthProvider.PROVIDER_ID);
            when(mMockIdpResponse.getIdpToken()).thenReturn(FAKE_ACCESS_TOKEN);
        }
    }

    public void __constructor__(Activity activity, List<String> scopes) {}

    @Implementation
    public void setAuthenticationCallback(IdpCallback idpCallback) {
        mCallback = idpCallback;
    }

    @Implementation
    public void onSuccess(final LoginResult loginResult) {
        mCallback.onSuccess(mMockIdpResponse);
    }
}


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How Gig Economy Businesses Can Create Good Jobs--or Destroy Them
A congressional hearing Wednesday explored how the sharing economy must evolve to ensure fair wages and stability for workers.
By Leigh BuchananEditor-at-large, Inc. magazine@LeighEBuchanan
The evolution of work is becoming a battle between flexibility and stability. The sharing economy offers people unprecedented opportunities to work when, where, and as much as they want. But it also threatens a future in which stable, well-paying jobs cede to temporary gigs with few protections. Lawmakers wonder: How do we stoke new-economy industries without burning up old-economy security?
During a House Committee on Education and the Workforce hearing on the sharing economy Wednesday, no one disputed that companies like Uber, Thumbtack, and Upwork have benefited consumers, reduced inefficiencies, and improved lives. Such businesses add "tens of billions of dollars of real income to hardworking individuals," said Michael Beckerman, president and CEO of the Internet Association, which represents many of the largest online platforms.
On-demand workers average about $34 an hour, compared with $26 for payroll workers, Beckerman said. Also, most workers choose to use these platforms, either as their sole source of income or to supplement traditional jobs. Just 11 percent fetch up there for lack of better options.
The sharing economy's greatest gift to workers, though, is flexibility. "I can't think of another example where you can just decide one day if you are not going to show up to your job or pick your hours exactly or work simultaneously for competing companies," said Beckerman, who argued for minimizing regulation that might stifle sharing-economy innovation.
Entrepreneur Jonathan Johnson described how he used the local-services platform Thumbtack to launch SnapSeat, a business that rents photo booths. "Starting a project-based business has given me the flexibility to grow my business on my schedule and be home for my family," said Johnson, a new father of two sons. He said he has extended that flexibility to the five employees he hired as the company grew.
Ensuring good wages and security
Yes, flexibility is desirable. But it is no substitute for security, said Sharon Block, executive director of the Labor and Worklife Program at Harvard Law School. Most gig workers, of course, are classified as independent contractors and consequently not covered by laws related to minimum wage, workers' comp, overtime, and other employee benefits and protections. "Many workers in the online platform economy are low-wage workers. Drivers. Cleaners. Home-care workers," Block said. "They have little ability to shoulder the risks to their livelihoods and families that come with the loss of the basic social safety net."
Block pointed out that some sharing-economy companies--for example, the office-maintenance service Managed by Q and the chore platform Hello Alfred--have classified workers as employees and embraced the associated labor standards. She also said companies can develop technological solutions that will enable them to track hours in order to pay minimum wage.
"Online platform companies have a choice," Block said. "They can be innovative and flexible while creating good jobs, or while destroying good jobs."
The most expansive view of how the sharing economy may evolve came from Arun Sundararajan, a professor at the New York University's Stern School of Business. He also suggested the most intriguing ways to address work issues under the new model.
Sundararajan described a world in which "full-time jobs evolve into a dizzying array of non-employment work arrangements featuring a continuum of levels of time commitment, granularity, capital ownership, economic dependence, and entrepreneurship." As old-school salaried jobs disappear, he said, society will need to invent new partnerships among individuals, platforms, and government to guarantee basic levels of security.
Government policy, Sundararajan said, should favor business models that treat workers less as footloose labor and more as microbusinesses. "We should really encourage those platforms that are inducing the creation of tiny businesses, where people are making pricing decisions, they are making inventory decisions, they are merchandising, they are building a brand through the online reputation system," Sundararajan said.
Sundararajan also floated the creation of stock ownership programs that give workers a piece of the platforms they serve. Reducing economic inequality, he said, "requires that we guide our new entrepreneurial and freelance workforce toward having genuine capital ownership."
Published on: Sep 7, 2017

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"If you're trying to attract people with sugar you shouldn't pour vinegar on top of it," Newt Gingrich, the former House speaker and a Trump ally, said Wednesday.
WASHINGTON – Newt Gingrich, the former speaker of the House and an ally of President Donald Trump, urged the White House and Senate Republican leaders to make changes to Trump-endorsed border legislation coming to a vote this week to attract more Democratic votes.
Congress and the White House are locked in an impasse that has led to the longest government shutdown on record over Trump's demands for $5.7 billion to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. Trump has threatened to veto any legislation that doesn't provide money for the structure. Democrats, who oppose the wall, are refusing to give it to him.
Gingrich said White House aides, who have been working with Senate Republicans on the legislation that is scheduled for a vote on Thursday, made a "big mistake" by including provisions in it that Democrats strongly oppose, such as making it harder for minors from Central America to seek asylum.
Without changes, he said, the legislation will fail.
Over the weekend Trump laid out a proposal that, in addition to allocating $5.7 billion for a wall along the southern border, would grant relief to undocumented immigrants who came to the U.S. as children and for people deemed to have Temporary Protected Status (TPS) because of a crisis in their home countries.
Trump has cast his offer as a compromise, saying the provisions for undocumented young immigrants – known as "Dreamers" – and for the TPS recipients are proposals Democrats should welcome.
Gingrich, who was speaker during the second-longest shutdown on record (21 days in late 1995 and early 1996), said the proposal the president outlined in his speech last week and released by the White House made him "very happy." But after more details came out, it relieved pressure on Democrats and effectively doomed the Senate bill, he said.
"They will get many more votes if they clean the bill up. If they keep the bill the way it is now, I don't see any way they can pass it," said Gingrich.
"This was just plain a mistake."
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., announced Tuesday the chamber will vote to begin debate on the White House proposal.
If that bill fails to get the 60 votes needed to overcome a filibuster, which seems likely, senators will then vote to begin debate on a short-term measure that would reopen the government until Feb. 8. It is unclear if that bill has enough votes to pass, but the president has said he would veto that bill if it is sent to his desk.


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Joe Beck has lost the love of his life thanks to a Pixie's Curse and he now needs to figure out how to get his girl back, learn more about the mysterious Pixies and undo a bad deed he did long ago.
Capturing all the naughtiness and playfulness of pixies, while complicating the notion of these benevolent little creatures, this original fantasy meant for all members of the family is hilarious, yet emotive with an ending any parent would love.
Alexa is an American actress and singer and is best known for her role as Carmen Cortez in the Spy Kids film series.
Voice of Michelle
Bill has starred in Apollo 13, Weird Science, Twister, Aliens, True Lies, and Titanic, and was also nominated for an Emmy Award for the Hatfields & McCoys.
Voice of Eddie
Christopher Plummer career spans over five decades. Notably, A Beautiful Mind, Up and The Sound of Music and he also won an Oscar for Beginners.
Voice of The Pixie King
Carlos is an American actor and singer and is best known for starring on the Nickelodeon series Big Time Rush.
Carlos Pena Jr.
Voice of William
Michael Bublé is a Canadian singer, songwriter and actor, who has won several awards, including four Grammy Awards and multiple Juno Awards.
"Haven't Met You Yet"
Sean has written over 50 graphic novels and he has directed/produced 13 episodes of television. He created Pixies originally publishing it as a graphic novel with Arcana.
Sean O'Reilly
Directed & Produced
Pixies Trailer (2015) from Arcana on Vimeo.
Pixies Teaser
Pixies iPad App
Pixies Comic Series
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Download Pixie King
Download Pixie Page
Download Pixie
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Download Worker Pixie
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Download Max's Mom
Download Old Man Tom
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Download Holiday Card
Download Pixies Comic
PIXIES STORYBOOK APP AVAILABLE ON THE APPLE APP STORE – April 22nd 2016
We are happy to announce the Apple App Store release of the PIXIES: STORYBOOK app! It is fun and engaging for kids as it was designed with interactive features including swipe-to-read, touch-to-hear and touch-to-spell. It is featured in the Apple app store. (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pixies-storybook/id1069205327?ls=1&mt=8)
PIXIES NOMINATED BY CSA FOR CASTING – Jan 7th 2016
Pixies is now featured among other such fantastic animated films such as the Disney features "Inside Out" and "The Good Dinosaur" as our own Brad Gilmore finds himself with a nomination from the Casting Society of America. We are absolutely thrilled to see our Canadian content featured next to such a powerful list of media creators and wish Brad the best of luck. Congratulations to ALL the nominees this year.
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PIXIES NOW INSTANT STREAMING ON NETFLIX (US) – Sept 16th 2015
Need some of our tiny-winged mischief makers with you at home, on the go, or anywhere you watch fine family films? Wait no longer! Netflix has now made our feature length film available on instant streaming. So pop the popcorn, settle in with the kids (or kids at heart) and add it to your list today!
We again thank you all so much for your continued support and look forward to bringing this film with a focus on family, forgiveness, and compassion to wider and wider audiences.
PIXIES NOW AVAILABLE ON DVD – August 8th 2015
Need a little more Pixie power in your home video library? Well thanks to our friends at WalMart we got you covered. Spin on by today and take home your very own copy of the film that Stan Lee (co-creator of Spider-Man) is calling "Fun For the Whole Family".
We're very excited to have such a widely recognized and available distribution market such as WalMart embrace our film. We hope that you can get your hands on a copy today before it flies off the shelves all on its own (or with a little Pixie persuasiveness).
PIXIES RELEASED ON THE BIG SCREEN – June 5th 2015
We are pleased to announce that Pixies is in US theaters today! Our little mischief makers are larger than life on the silver screen and are now available for an exclusive run. This is big news for an independent film such as Pixies and we thank you all for the support and encouragement you have given us so far.
Come and witness the misadventures of Joe Beck as he accidently summons forth the Pixie curse. Featuring the voice talents of Bill Paxton (Aliens), Alexa Vega (Spy Kids), and Academy Award winner Christopher Plummer (Sound of Music) as the Pixie King. Also featuring music by Michael Bublé.
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Q: connectionString, i need to use password, but i'm using windows connection I have created a database with visual studio, i'm using windows authentication to connect to it.
I've tried many things but it's not working
namespace Stock
{
    public partial class Fm_principal : Form
    {
        public SqlConnection connexion_BDD()
        {
            //Connection base de donnée
            string connectionString = "Data Source=(localdb)\\MSSQLLocalDB;Initial Catalog=Database;Trusted_Connection=false";

            SqlConnection connection = new SqlConnection(connectionString);
            try
            {
                connection.Open();
                return connection;
            }
            catch (Exception ex)
            {
                MessageBox.Show(ex.Message);

                return connection;
            }
        }
        public Fm_principal()
        {
            InitializeComponent();
        }
        private void cb_test_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            connexion_BDD();
            string request = "SELECT ref_pdt FROM produits";
            SqlCommand command = new SqlCommand(request, connexion_BDD());
            SqlDataReader dataReader = command.ExecuteReader();
            while (dataReader.Read())
            {
                cb_test.Items.Add(dataReader["ref_pdt"]);
            }
        }
    }
}

I have an error on dataReader because the connection is currently closed

A: I literally just banged this out, but you will want something like this: (Hint: Take a look at something like Dapper as you may like that better)
public partial class Fm_principal : Form
{
    public SqlConnection connexion_BDD()
    {
        //Connection base de donnée
        string connectionString = "Data Source=(localdb)\\MSSQLLocalDB;Initial Catalog=Database;Trusted_Connection=true";

        SqlConnection connection = new SqlConnection(connectionString);
        try
        {
            connection.Open();
            return connection;
        }
        catch (Exception ex)
        {
            MessageBox.Show(ex.Message);

            return connection;
        }
    }
    public Fm_principal()
    {
        InitializeComponent();
    }
    private void cb_test_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
    {
        using (var connection = connection_BDD())
        {
            string request = "SELECT ref_pdt FROM produits";
            using (var command = new SqlCommand(request, connection))
            {
                using (var dataReader = command.ExecuteReader())
                {
                    while (dataReader.Read())
                    {
                        cb_test.Items.Add(dataReader["ref_pdt"]);
                    }
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

Edit: Just in case I am misreading your question to mean that you really want to be connecting using a username and password, then make the connection string this:
string connectionString = "Data Source=(localdb)\\MSSQLLocalDB;Initial Catalog=Database;User Id=YOURUSERNAME;Password=YOURPASSWORD;Trusted_Connection=false";

Edit: To setup SQL credentials (I do not really recommend this as I think integrated security is better as it avoids username/password credentials leaking into source control):

*

*Make sure SQL Server Authentication is enabled (SSMS -> Server
(Right-Click) -> Properties -> Security (Make sure the second radio
button is selected "SQL Server and Windows Authentication Mode"

*You will need a server login and mapped DB user. Under the server
(in SSMS), expand Security -> Logins. Add a login (Right-click login
choose Add Login).

*Enter the login name you want (this is the
User Id in the connection string) and select SQL Server
Authentication, then pick a (hopefully good) password. If this is a
local box and you don't care turn off the password policy
checkboxes.

*In the dialog under Database Roles leave public or
make it more privileged if you want it to manage DBs. If this is a
local devbox making the account sysadmin can be OK.

*In the dialog under User Mapping, select your DB and select appropriate
roles. If the user just needs to access (read/write) data, pick
db_datareader/db_datawriter. Often on a dev box just picking
db_owner is best (if you are managing schema, etc.)


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F1 engine makers to share technology with any new entrants
December 14, 2018 Auto, tech news
Formula One's engine makers will have to share some parts and technology with new entrants under proposed rule changes for 2021, managing director for motorsport Ross Brawn said on Friday.
LONDON: Formula One's engine makers will have to share some parts and technology with new entrants under proposed rule changes for 2021, managing director for motorsport Ross Brawn said on Friday.
Mercedes, Ferrari, Renault and Honda between them supply the 10 teams and there are no newcomers set to join them in two years' time.
"The drawbridge has been pulled up and the existing suppliers don't want anyone else to come in," said Brawn, a former Honda and Mercedes team boss who was also previously technical director of Ferrari.
He said a compromise had been found, however, that might make it easier.
"There are regulations coming out which would mean new entrants will get support from existing entrants. There will be components and technology which will have to be shared if it is requested.
"There has been a recognition from the existing manufacturers that they can't shut the door behind them," said the Briton.
"If we start to get serious interest from another manufacturer or supplier, they have to cooperate to find ways of helping that manufacturer come into F1."
Formula One's post-2020 vision set out last April originally envisaged cheaper, simpler engines to encourage new manufacturers into the sport, with Porsche and Aston Martin attending some meetings.
Aston Martin chief executive Andy Palmer told Reuters last month that his company had lost interest after the sport backtracked on those plans.
The four existing suppliers have been wary of incurring significant costs in engine development just as the power gaps are closing.
Brawn acknowledged that what was not being proposed "is not quite such a radical change" but still represented "quite a good step" in the right direction.
The Briton also said changes for next season, with cars boasting bigger, wider and simpler front wings, should promote closer racing.
"Until the cars run, we don't know what solutions they have made, but from predictions, we're achieving about 20 percent improvement," he said. "So we're about a quarter of the way there to where we think we could be.
Brawn said Formula One was on course to introduce a budget cap in 2021.
"We are having pretty constructive discussions with the teams," he added. "Unlike previous initiatives, this budget cap is going to be embedded in the regulations of the sport."
F1 engine makers to share technology with any new entrants Reviewed by Unknown on December 14, 2018 Rating: 5


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On 19 March 2019, Nursultan Nazarbayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, made a historic address to the nation, conveying his decision to relinquish his duties as Head of State, and accordingly, signed the relevant Decree.
On 20 March 2019, in accordance with the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the powers of the President were transferred to the Chairman of the Senate of Parliament, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, NursultanNazarbayevremains the Chairman of the Security Council, Chairman of the Assembly of the People of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Chairman of the NurOtan party and a member of the Constitutional Council.
The modern political system of Kazakhstan ensures the complete continuity of power, as well as the steady political and economic development of the state. Modernization of all spheres of life and their activities will continue, aimed primarily at improving the well-being and quality of life of its citizens, strengthening civil society institutions, based on a democratic development model and the rule of law. The state will continue measures to enhance the investment climate in Kazakhstan, including protecting the rights and interests of foreign business partners.
The First President has clearly defined the horizons and parameters of the country's further progress in the Development Strategy of the Republic of Kazakhstan until 2050. The goal is to become one of the 30 most developed countries in the world.
The strategic vision of Nursultan Nazarbayev has defined the modern image of the country on the world stage. The special stance of Kazakhstan was recognized in the system of international relations.
The completed large-scale tasks and creative international initiatives of Nursultan Nazarbayev have become a solid guarantee of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the state. They have also laid the foundations for the safe and stable development of our society in a long-term historical perspective.
The First President of Kazakhstan is a recognized leader of the global anti-nuclear weapons movement and the integration processes in Eurasia. Various key unique dialogue platforms were created at his initiative, aimed at restoring the atmosphere of trust in modern international relations. They are the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia and the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, to mention a few.
Kazakhstan will maintain its peaceful foreign policy based on the principles of a balanced multi-vector approach and pragmatism coupled with observing all international obligations. Relations with all countries of the world community will continue to be built on the pillars of mutual respect, equality and consideration of each other's interests.
The new President of the Republic of Kazakhstan will build his activities on the basis of the Constitution and other laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan.


"We have to evolve most efficient supply chain in the post-GST era. We have to ensure that goods and services reach our customer in the most seamless manner and cost efficient manner," Harish Bhat said.
MUMBAI: Tata Group companies are restructuring their supply chains and creating a technology infrastructure to deliver products to customers in the most cost-efficient manner to leverage the full potential of the goods and services tax, a top official said.
"All Tata brands are going to benefit and gain market share in the post-GST environment," said Harish Bhat, brand custodian at Tata Sons, the holding company of the group. "Of course, it requires a lot of preparation and it requires us to put in place supply chain efficiencies through which we can leverage the full potential of GST," he told ET.
India is expected to implement the goods and services tax (GST) — merging almost all existing indirect taxes in the country into a single taxation system — in July this year.
Bhat, who is also chairman of Tata Global Beverages and a director on boards of four more Tata companies, became the brand custodian of Tata Group in November as part of leadership changes undertaken after the $100-bn conglomerate removed Cyrus Mistry and his close group of advisers, citing underperformance and poor corporate governance standards.
Tata Sons recently organised a seminar for all group companies on GST to help them with the implementation of the new taxation system.
GST will have a far-reaching impact on almost all aspects of business, including pricing of products and services, supply chain optimisation, IT, accounting, and tax compliance systems.
Reconfiguration is happening throughout the supply chain, right from the vendor points to the last mile, covering warehouses, clearing and forwarding agents and stockists, Bhat said. He also said companies have made significant headway in setting information technology systems to ensure all the companies and their retail partners are GST compliant.
Tata Group companies will begin work on repricing and repackaging products once the Indian government gives more information on the tax slabs for different goods and services. The group has 29 publicly listed enterprises with a combined market capitalisation of about $116.41 billion, or about Rs 7,75,860 crore.
"The earlier the GST is rolled out the better it will be for the industry. July will be good date to roll it out because the transitory impact is out of our way before we reach the festive season of this year," Bhat said. "Brands of Tata Group will find an external environment that provides level playing field for our brands," he said.


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How do I apply for benefits in Rhode Island?
You can apply online https://uiclaims.state.ri.us/RI-ICS/intro/index.aspx?AC=yes or over the phone.
Your weekly benefit rate will be equal to 4.62% of the wages paid to you in the highest quarter of your base period. By law, a maximum weekly benefit rate is determined annually. It is equal to 67% of the average weekly wage of all workers covered by the Employment Security Act. Your weekly benefit rate remains the same throughout your benefit year.
You must continue to file weekly. Also, you must continue to be able and available for full-time work. You must actively seek employment, while keeping a record of your work search activities (a sample record can be found in the Claimant handbook). Finally, you must accept suitable work.
You must appeal in writing within 15 days of the mailing date of the decision for denial. Decisions may be appealed online at www.dlt.ri.gov/ui/FormsUI.htm or by mail. Also, you should keep filing your weekly claims regularly because you could only be paid for weeks you filed if you win your appeal.


I have set up a blueprint that is calling the AI Move To function and I have a navmesh and I've attached the ai to the pawn i want to move but when the blueprint runs the AI Move To function nothing happens except the print statement i put after the ai move to. What am i doing wrong?
Do i have to use a skeletal mesh or something weird like that? i keep seeing people using that built in 3d avatar guy whenever they show how to use ai move to.I just want my static mesh to be able to move around. I hope there is a way for that.
Hi, is the ship actor settled to "movable"?
ok so this is strange but it looks like when i try printing the name of the object returned by get player character the string it gives me is none. So what could be causing this? I mean i have a ship i am controlling in the game so shouldn't that be what it is getting?
So even changing this so that i am just using get all actors of a class and then getting the actor i want and plugging that into the target actor slot for the ai move to function did not work. So i guess that was not the only thing broken in this very simple thing i need to get done.
Have you tried setting a destination instead of character and look if it works?
If it does how do you spawn the character? Is it a default spawn (using the game mode defined character or one you've set up to be possessed by the player)?
Because it is possible to control a pawn without setting it as your player character. It's not something one should do (because of things like this) but it's possible.
yes I've tried setting the destination and that did not work. I am just using the character set up in the twin stick shooter example so I'm not sure if that is a default spawn or if it has been set up to be possessed by the player. Is there a better way to get this character to move around using the nav mesh? what ever works is fine at this point I just need something.
Does it print the "Hello"?
I guess your pawn just doesnt know how to move. Characters are using character movement component for that purposes. Try to add floating pawn movement component. Or create custom one.
thank you! floating pawn movement got it to move. now i just have to make it rotate and it will look pretty alright. Why did I have to use the floating pawn movement?
How should your pawn know how to move? It can be a teleporting, flying or swimming thing. You can imagine tons of rules and dependencies for movement. So movement component is responsible for these "rules of movement".
Is the spawn point elevated at all if so have you tried a delay before calling AI MoveTo? I've been experimenting and it seems that if it's not touching the floor before calling the function it doesn't function properly I may be wrong but it may be worth trying.
How can my NPCs open doors?


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using System;
using Android.Content;
using Android.Content.PM;
using HGMF2017.Droid;
using Plugin.CurrentActivity;
using Xamarin.Forms;

[assembly: Dependency(typeof(UberService))]
namespace HGMF2017.Droid
{
	public class UberService : IUberService
	{
		static readonly string UBER_PACKAGE = "com.ubercab";

		public void OpenUber()
		{
			if (IsPackageInstalled)
				OpenLink($"uber://?action=setPickup&pickup=my_location&client_id={Settings.UBER_CLIENT_ID}");
			else
				OpenLink($"https://m.uber.com/sign-up?client_id={Settings.UBER_CLIENT_ID}");
		}

		void OpenLink(string link)
		{
			Intent playStoreIntent = new Intent(Intent.ActionView);
			playStoreIntent.AddFlags(ActivityFlags.NewTask);
			playStoreIntent.SetData(Android.Net.Uri.Parse(link));
			CrossCurrentActivity.Current.Activity.StartActivity(playStoreIntent);
		}

		bool IsPackageInstalled
		{
			get
			{
				PackageManager pm = CrossCurrentActivity.Current.Activity.PackageManager;

				try
				{
					pm.GetPackageInfo(UBER_PACKAGE, PackageInfoFlags.Activities);
					return true;
				}
				catch
				{
					// intentionally ducked
				}

				return false;
			}
		}
	}
}


Just under two months ago the Guardian launched a new campaign for their Life & Style site. The camping focuses on running and is built around a series of images of dogs tied to the question "Shouldn't your run be this much fun". Visually this is a home run as far as I'm concerned It's hard for anyone to not stop and look at a photo of a dog that is completely happy beyond belief.
Produced by BBH for the Guardian, the ads create a winning approach in a crowded market place by considering why we run in the first place rather than bombard readers with facts and figures. They also made a bold move by stepping away from pro-athlete endorsements or by claiming to be the authority on running. Instead they simply imply that running could make you this happy, and tie it to a well informed website that hosts a stream of running content with light social hooks for engagement.
← GoPro Goes Viral with "Fireman Saves a Kitten".
oh my gosh the puppy pictures! I need to make my runs more like that!


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You have searched the AEI Citizenship blog archives for 'eric liu'. If you are unable to find anything in these search results, try to rephrase your search. The search results are presented below.
For those in the D.C. area, don't miss this Friday's school reform conference at American University, "Whither American Education?" Hosted by the University's Political Theory Institute, the all-day conference will discuss "contemporary school reforms, our deepest educational values, and the direction of American education" and will feature experts on school reform from around the country.
A diverse panel of civic leaders gathered at this year's Aspen Ideas Festival from June 26–July 2 to discuss the state of civic engagement in America. Moderated by Eric Liu, the founder of Citizen University, the "Reimagining Citizenship" panel discussed whether the spirit of citizenship was still alive in America, or if larger efforts were needed to reinvigorate civic engagement.
Citizen University, a conference exploring the art of great citizenship hosted by Eric Liu's Guiding Lights Network, will take place on Saturday, March 23, in Seattle. There is still time to register to attend—and if you sign up before March 1 you can save $40 on your registration fee. There are also discounted registration options available for students, military servicemen, and seniors.
In his latest Time Ideas column, Eric Liu, author of The Gardens of Democracy, takes on what he sees as the real problem with televised presidential debates: us, the viewers. As tonight's debate between President Barack Obama and Republican candidate Mitt Romney nears (it begins at 9:00 PM EST), Liu has some advice.
We've covered before some recent arguments for and against the idea of making voting in some way mandatory for American citizens. Joining the debate now is Eric Liu, author of The Gardens of Democracy, who wrote earlier this week in his Time Ideas column in favor of mandatory voting.
Writing the other week in Time, former Clinton speechwriter and creator of the Guiding Lights Weekend conference on citizenship, Eric Liu, wonders whether we send the right signals about the value of community service when we use it as a form of punishment or as a substitute for jail.
"I propose to revive civics by making it squarely about the thing people are too often afraid to talk about in schools: power, and the ways it is won and wielded in a democracy." So says former Clinton speechwriter and creator of the Guiding Lights Weekend conference on citizenship Eric Liu.
The fourth annual Summer Institute of Civic Studies at Tufts University's Tisch College of Citizenship and Public Service is in its second and final week, but it's not too late to start following along with the class's reading syllabus, here.
Writing last week in Bloomberg, Peter Orszag, a former director of the Office of Management and Budget in the Obama administration, argues that voting should be made mandatory. Using Australia as an example of a country where compulsory voting already exists, Orszag notes: "Mandating voting has a clear effect: It raises participation rates." The United States currently has voter participation below 60 percent.
Today's physicians are a beleaguered bunch. They find themselves attempting to satisfy multiple conflicting demands, morally adrift, spiritually depleted, and politically powerless. They have become trapped in a vice, squeezed between the grips of the market and government, with no apparent escape. Public trust in US physicians is at an historic nadir, with the United States ranking 24th among 30 industrialized nations, ahead only of Chile, Bulgaria, Russia, and Poland. Morale is at an all-time low. Many are leaving the practice. Only a minority would recommend that their children become physicians.
Yet all this is happening at a time when medical care occupies a proportion of the economy that exceeds even defense, and when physicians' technical powers and skills have never been greater. Smallpox has been eradicated. Breast cancer has become a chronic disease. Robots perform surgery. Life expectancy in the developed world is approaching biblical standards. Medicine seems so powerful.
And medicine's cultural reach is as broad as it is deep. Medicine now colors nearly everything about our lives.
To those of us who want to believe that The Federalist is the "true account of the Constitution and of the regime it was calculated to engender," the early weeks of summer always put our faith to the test.
Every June, the Supreme Court concludes its year's work by releasing many—maybe all—of the term's most controversial decisions. That annual spectacle, in which judges and lawyers dominate political headlines for a week or more, often casts no little doubt on Publius's famous prediction that "the judiciary, from the nature of its functions, will always be the least dangerous" branch of the federal government, exercising "neither force nor will, but merely judgment." Whatever one thinks of the court's decisions that term, one cannot deny that the court's justices, and the lawyers that bring the cases to bar, wield enormous power in American politics.
In the latest addition to "The Professions and Civic Culture" series, Weekly Standard contributor and Washington, DC lawyer Adam J. White discusses the evolution of American lawyers. His essay, "Tocqueville's 'Most Powerful Barrier': Lawyers in Civic Society," argues that profound changes in the legal profession have undermined lawyers' role as a natural brake against the "revolutionary spirit and unreflective passions of democracy" that Alexis de Tocqueville admired in 19th century American lawyers.


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Suanzes es una estación de la línea 5 del Metro de Madrid situada bajo la calle de Alcalá, junto al Parque Quinta de los Molinos, en el distrito de San Blas-Canillejas.

Historia
La estación abrió al público el 18 de enero de 1980 con la ampliación de la línea desde Ciudad Lineal a Canillejas.

En el verano de 2017, la estación fue reformada por completo, cambiando las paredes de mármol por vítrex color verde.

Accesos
Vestíbulo Suanzes
 Alcalá, pares C/ Alcalá, s/n (semiesquina C/ Rufino González, 5)
 Alcalá, impares C/ Alcalá, 527

Líneas y conexiones

Metro

Autobuses

Referencias

Véase también
 Línea 5 (Metro de Madrid)

Enlaces externos

 Ficha de la estación en metromadrid.es
 Página oficial del Metro de Madrid

Suanzes
Calle de Alcalá
Estaciones de metro de España inauguradas en 1980

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


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He's certainly been generous with his advice. Rather than reeling a couple of titles off the top of his head, he's recommended 100; before you go assuming these are his 100 all-time favorites, however, bear in mind that he's limited to focus to films made between 1964 and 1976, the period he believes to be the most exciting in film history.
His taste, rather like his filmmaking, is admirably classical if not terribly radical: most of the expected canon titles are present and correct, while guiltier pleaures seem largely to have been filtered out. Somewhat annoyingly, Parade have presented the list as a 100-panel slideshow; if you have the time to wade through it all, knock yourself out here.
Anyway, this feels as apt a moment as any to plug the list we're planning for next week: to tie in with Clooney's upcoming "The Ides of March," I'll be counting down the Top 10 political films ever made. Given my review, it's no spoiler to say Clooney's own film won't be on it, but maybe some of his favorites will.


Now you are on a tour, which countries you will visit? Russia, Oekraïne, Germany, Greece, Holland, Lithuania, France, Austria.. and many more to come!
With the South "taking over" the sound and ... your souls we would like to move a bit to the beginning of your foundation..