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A FEW REVIEWS FOR HIS MULTI-LINGUAL FEATURE FILM
III SMOKING BARRELS
"A whole new Indian cinema of impressive emotional power. A wild world full of archaic survival battles and cruel realities emerges from the eye of the beholder and does not let go so easily after the end of the film"
- International Film Festival Mannheim Heidelberg, Germany
"The visuals are so interactive, subtitles are not needed at times"
– Mathrubhumi, India
"Local heart, Global Soul"
- The Hindu, India
"The first part reminds of Shekhar Kapur's Bandit Queen"
- Tribune-Herald, South Africa
"A long overdue film that is set In Northeast India"
"An amazing feat in film making. Untold stories of a largely unknown region of the world. A traumatised place but one whose humanity shines in the film"
- Kiru Naidoo, Film Critic, South Africa.
"The film has enabled viewers to have a better understanding of people's lives and social issues in the North East India"
- Ren Yisheng, Consul General of Republic of China, Thailand
"The movie was excellent, all three stories - though so different – were equally powerful"
-Colin Furst, Consul of United States of America, Thailand
"This film came as a big surprise, since I have so far only watched the typical Bollywood blockbusters"
- Nikolaus Prachensky, Honorary Consul of Austria, Thailand
"III Smoking Barrels was for me an immersion into an unknown reality"
- Nuno Caldera D Silva, Honorary Consul of Portugal, Thailand
"Incredible! this first-time filmmaker, surpasses most of the veterans in this country, by his sheer skill in piercing your dark, untouched nerves..camerawork, gets better and better..and in the last story, has recreated the smell of the jungle! ITS A MUST WATCH! Slimeebongcinema has never seen anything as raw and wild as this in the last half-century!"
– Ranjan Palit, National Award Winning Cinematographer
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Suspects sought in Highland Park smash and grab robbery
By: Jennifer Ann Wilson
Police say the public's help in needed in a smash and grab in Highland Park in which the suspects are believed to be armed.
(WXYZ) — Police say the public's help in needed in a smash and grab in Highland Park in which the suspects are believed to be armed.
Police say there are some patterns they've noticed.
First of all, the thefts happen fast. Around 1 minute or less. In the time it takes for you to read this article, the crooks could have come and gone.
A crew of three people pulls up in a truck. Police say they've been stealing utility trucks or something similar. The suspects use the truck to break through the door or wall, then two people enter the gas station carrying heavy duty straps. They wear white masks and all black clothes with a hood and gloves.
The suspects then wrap straps around the ATM, and get out of the way. They then signal the driver of the truck. The ATM is ripped from its spot and goes flying out of the business. The two people pick up the ATM and then hop in the truck and drive off.
The driver of the truck has been seen with a shot gun. The owner of one gas station says he is glad his employees were not hurt. He worries the thieves will ruin lives, including their own, if they continue on this path.
"I feel so bad for them really, before I feel bad for me," the owner of one gas station said. "Because why (do) they keep doing this?"
He added, "I hope they can catch these people. I hope they can stop these people because they're gonna do more than this."
If you have any information on these crimes, contact Detroit police.

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For Common Ground
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Let it Fly
July 8, 2015 August 3, 2015 ~ ForCommonGround
As many already know, a major controversy has been ongoing in Marion County Florida over the issue of a confederate flag. It seems some want it removed. Last week, interim County Administrator Bill Kauffman made the decision to remove it in response to the mass shooting that happened at a South Carolina church. However, a majority vote led to the hoisting of the bars and stars once again.
I have never been a fan of the confederate flag. To me, as with many others, it symbolizes a dark part of US History that should be buried in the past. But it seems to me that so many people want to keep this symbol alive. On one hand people view this flag as a beacon of hatred. That could be because the KKK and other white supremacy groups, mainly in the 20th century, flew it at their rallies and streamed it from their cars as they made the worst expressions of hate, both verbal and physical. So, should a group of racist morons be allowed to tarnish a piece of history that many others hold in high esteem? The answer is no…in the south at least. But perhaps that's not a non biased party. Several people who were interviewed over the controversy stated that the flag is a cherished part of their heritage. It somehow reminds them of where they came from. It's a symbol of pride and honor to them. I can't help but to think to myself, "pride in what? Pride in slavery? I doubt that. Pride in a failed attempt at maintaining independence? Certainly not. Pride over being the hotbed of racism towards and murder of minorities for over a century after the civil war? Probably want to forget that one. What could it be that they are prideful of?" My inner monologue may have been a little sarcastic. So I started to think of other symbols that could be similar. The state flag of Texas, the loan star state, has been a symbol of their hard-fought independence for well over 100 years. Did Texas have slaves? You bet they did. The difference lies in the application of the flag thus the association for on-lookers is altered.
Truth is, the Confederate Flag was a battle flag for people who felt oppressed by, or more accurately feared the oppression of a powerful government. In fact, it wasn't even the original flag of the Confederacy. It was adopted two years into the war originating in Virginia. So the question could arise, was the south's struggle different from that of Texas. Not as different as you might think. How about another beloved symbol of rebellion…the American Flag. Did the American colonies have slaves? You bet they did. But the first flag was different from the one today wasn't it? Only in the number of stars. Do we associate 'old glory' with slavery and racism, both of which happened under its banner? Maybe some but I strongly doubt Americans would make that cconnection. The point I'm trying to make is that the confederate flag is a symbol of independence. I believe it to be interwoven into the fabric of life in the Southern culture. It's a picture for many that represents the common attitude of most Americans that's says, "don't tread on me government!"
This might be hard to imagine but had the United States lost to Britian, or Texas lost to Mexico, those flags would be extremely controversial. Side note, the U.S. started as a confederacy just like the seven states that broke away in the 1860's. But I find it hard to believe that Britain or Mexico would be fine with their colonies flying symbols of rebellion. But the United States of America is neither of them. This is the land of freedom, a land where people may express themselves as long as it isn't illegal or insight something illegal. Like it or not Marion County has every right to fly that flag whether I'm offended or you are offended by its symbolism. Mr. Kauffman's response to the shooting by taking the flag down shows that the South is still sensitive to the issue of brutal racial violence, which has been fueled by the deaths of black men by white cops (which is a whole other topic I'm not getting into…now anyways). But the public outcry to put the flag up shows that the flag is about far more than that, and possibly for many, has nothing to do with it.
I close with this. Jesus Christ calls us to not lay a stumbling block before our brothers and sisters and to live at peace with all in so much as it depends on us. Would I wave a symbol that could offend because it is linked to a ruthless past? Not a chance. The mission of the believer is to be gracious towards others, and loving, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us. But do I have a right to tell people to not fly a flag that means more to them than what racist bigots made it into? Nope. But believe me, if the south started flying that flag to promote injustice I'd be the among the first in line to dread that flag under foot. For now, I'm going to devote more time to praying for healing and forgiveness, both of which can be found in full measure in Christ. God bless!
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Kathy Stockert says:
Watching this take place on the news, I have had a several reactions. The first one being disgust over what I feel that flag represents to me. As you mentioned, slavery and segregation. Why do they always seem to want to stand apart from the rest of the country? Why are they proud of that flag? I don't understand why they can fly it on government properties in place of the American flag. Are we a country united?
But, I began to think of myself. I have a huge metal cross on my property that all can see as they drive by. Does that offend some? Probably, but is it my right to have it on my property? Absolutely! My property is does not belong to the government though.
I also began to think of our rights being taken away at a rapid rate in this country. We have stood by and let go of so many things that our founding father's fought so hard to insure. We do not seem to be united on any front except to tear this country from its foundations. We were created "under God" and we have strayed so far from that principle and His Word.
As a follower of Christ, I am aware of how my rights and beliefs are being viewed in this country by people who are adamant about stamping out my beliefs. Maybe, this is the same situation. Just because I don't understand their view concerning the confederate flag does not mean they should lose their right to fly it. The majority of the people want it and I don't understand why our government is allowed to overrule them. This is happening quite often. Some government officials will use any excuse to advance their own personal cause.
While I do not have a love for the confederate flag, I do respect their sovereign right to vote in their county.
GOD BLESS AMERICA! AND MAY AMERICA BLESS GOD!
Ron Abeloe says:
I remember when I moved to Georgia from California, I had rarely interacted with anyone who was Black since the Central Coast of California was almost exclusively White and Hispanic. It did not take long though to find out that being white was all that was needed to get you threatened cussed out knocked around and hated by those that didn't even know your name but could see the color of your skin. It was a 2 year experience that I will never forget and it has helped to shape my views on race even to this day. I do remember the flag that is commonly referred to as the Confederate Flag being flown in some instances. I have never associated it myself with racism although I can fully appreciate how many do. It is a historical element and it should be flown in that context rather than a State Flag, pretending the confederacy didn't happen or removing its symbols will serve no good purpose for our Country. Remembering our mistakes is perhaps more important than remembering our successes. The truth of the matter is that this flag is not the problem with what ails us in regards to race, remove every symbol of racism in the entire country and it will not make a bit of difference in how people view and treat others that are different than themselves.
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Thanks for the pregnant insights. I hate to sound like a doom sayer, but GOD's WORD does say that people will get worst and worst. I agree with a lady believer once said; that the LORD is showing us mercy, appointing this president in office (who is leaning more for the things of the LORD).
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Yesterday, a few friends and I went on quite the glorious adventure – the weather had just cleared up in Southern California and we were off to the J Paul Getty Museum out in Malibu!
From the second we arrived, we were in absolute awe – the grounds were majestically adorned in Greco-Roman architecture and sculptures; from the fountains and statues, down to the marble and stone each room was built with. The best thing about our day-venture to the Villa was that beyond the $15 for parking, all we had to do was make a reservation and the occasion was absolutely free; as all good art should be, in my opinion. We spent about three hours wandering through every room, letting our breath be taken away by the intrinsic beauty, intricate details and color schemes of ancient times.
As amazing as they are, please note that these pictures do not do the works of art or grounds of the Villa any justice – if you're ever in the area, I highly suggest you check it out for yourself!


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Disaster Looms for GOP as Donald Trump is Turning Swing States Blue
The man documentary filmmaker Ken Burns calls a "super-predator" continues to leave a swath of destruction behind him. Whether it's using an anti-Semitic ad to attack rival Hillary Clinton or alienating entire ethnic groups with slurs, or, as Ken Burns says, even lusting "after his own daughter," Trump is making a lasting, and often negative, impression, on millions of American voters.
Trump, of course, continues to respond with grade-school level attacks on all his critics. He spent July 3 issuing tweet after tweet about how "THE SYSTEM IS RIGGED!" (yes, all in caps) and "The system is totally rigged & corrupt!" This from a guy who makes a living out of not paying his bills and gets away with it because he is white and rich.
For a guy who is supposed to be so strong, he sure spends a lot of time whining about how unfair the world is.
But what is really going to hurt him on Election Day is turning what were once swing states into blue states. Nevada (6), New Mexico (5), and Colorado (9), all voted for Bush in 2004. There are 20 electoral votes at stake in those three states. Trump needs 270.
There are an awful lot of people Trump called "rapists" in the Southwest. In fact, Pew reported in January that "The Hispanic population in Colorado is the eighth largest in the nation," that "Colorado's population is 21% Hispanic," and worst of all for Trump, "There are 555,000 Hispanic eligible voters in Colorado" – 15 percent of the total number of eligible voters in the state.
On July 1 Trump tweeted, "Just returned from Colorado. Amazing crowd!" Amazing crowd, sure. He says that so often it has become largely meaningless. And it glosses over what is really happening in Colorado.
Right now, just when Trump needs voters the most, there are more registered Democrats than Republicans in Colorado.
For the first time in 20 years.
Sure, there are a lot of what Fox News identifies as "white Christian Americans" in Colorado, but it's not just Democrats Trump needs to worry about, but Republicans. The Los Angeles Times reported Sunday that state GOP Chairman Steve House said,
"We call it the Frontier State for a reason. There's a lot of independently minded thinkers out here. We have a lot of unaffiliated voters for a reason. I think that it's just that we have delegates who are not convinced he's the right guy."
Trump can't stop bragging about his record-setting vote total in the primaries, but the votes cast during the primaries won't get him elected – or even nominated. And complaining the system is rigged while himself trying to employ imaginary dictatorial powers, isn't going to change anything.
The fact is, Trump's campaign is operating on a shoestring, and his mouth is his own worst enemy. The Denver Post just reported that party operatives are saying "his campaign lags Hillary Clinton in organization."
The contrast is most acute with the candidates themselves. Clinton established a beachhead in the Centennial State about 10 months ago; Trump hired his Colorado state director on Wednesday. The head start gives Clinton an advantage on several fronts — from fundraising to voter registration to data collection.
It is almost as though anything other than shooting his mouth off is an afterthought to Donald Trump.
The reality star tweeted Sunday that he had "Just watched @meetthepress and how totally biased against me Chuck Todd, and the entire show, is against me," but he won't do anything to help himself. He'd rather offend everybody and then complain that nobody likes him. Hardly a recipe for success.
Trump's rhetoric is a recipe for disaster, however. Locked now into a no-holds, no-apology speaking style that riles up his base but alienates everyone else, all he can do is watch his campaign unravel while he keeps his base happy. And whine a lot.
Trump, meanwhile, told Colorado crowds, "We do have to win Colorado. I will be back a lot, don't worry about it. I will be back a lot." But Trump's presence is a two-edged sword, and just the act of opening his mouth hurts him as much as it helps him. If the GOP can't dump Trump, his turning swing states blue will mean they pay not only in this election, but in future elections.
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PlayStation 5 stock updates – GAME and Argos prepare for potential sale
By Ruth D. Oliver on	 November 16, 2021 Landing pages
As Christmas approaches, many retailers are rushing to restock PlayStation 5 stock as quickly as possible to keep up with demand.
Despite the Sony console officially launching in the UK a year ago, it is still one of the most sought-after consoles, with many gamers still desperate to get their hands on one.
Black Friday is also just one week away (November 26), which means the price of the PlayStation 5 Disc and the digital console will be reduced.
Nonetheless, GAME will go live with its PlayStation 5 sale this morning (November 16) and it is also reported that Argos will go live with a PlayStation 5 drop this week.
That's according to gaming experts who have been tracking PS5 launches and trends here in the UK.
The Twitter account, PS5 Stock UK, which has over 200,000 followers, correctly predicted that GAME will go live with an online drop between November 16 and 19 – it turns out to be today.
Save the GAME PS5 landing page HERE for updates.
While Argos should launch its sale around November 18 and 19.
They tweeted, "GAME's PS5 Priority Insured Shipping must be shipped by November 22, all other delivery methods must be shipped by November 29. This further confirms a drop in line between November 16 and 19. "
GAME then tweeted: "This morning we'll be bringing a selection of PlayStation 5 consoles online.
"The PlayStation 5s continue to be in high demand and that demand far exceeds current supply. We have strong measures in place to ensure our "1 per customer" statement is upheld. "
Commenting on Argos' drop, the account said: "A massive PS5 drop is expected by Argos around November 18-19.
"Multiple shipments have been received, both in disc and digital editions, making this Argos biggest PS5 delivery since launch. Should be an 8am delivery, as usual, in store and in line."
For the best chance of getting a potential PlayStation 5 with Argos and GAME, be sure to follow these steps:
Create a GAME or Argos account to connect and buy more easily with your existing information
Signing up for alerts from both retailers can also help
Save their PlayStation 5 landing pages HERE and HERE for quick access on sale day
Opting for PlayStation 5 packs (a mix of a console, accessory, or game) may give you a better chance of getting one, as they're usually priced slightly higher – stand-alone consoles are purchased very quickly.
The PlayStation 5 comes in two forms: the PS5 console: £ 449.99 and the PS5 Digital Edition console: £ 359.99.
The only difference between the PS5 console and the PS5 Digital Edition console is the inclusion of an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc player in the PS5 console. The PS5 Digital Edition console does not have a disc drive.
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Evolution and Diversity: Is the Cockroach mightier then Man?
Is the Cockroach mightier then Man?
Many of us have heard the saying that "cockroaches will inherit the earth," but do any of us really understand why? When comparing the two species by physical form we notice that the human epidermis is soft and easily penetrable, whereas the cockroach epidermis is hard and not so easily penetrated. Our "soft" exterior leaves us vulnerable to minor scraps and cuts, which could allow harmful bacteria to infect us, but the cockroach's hard exoskeleton can protect it against such injuries. On a behavioral level, cockroaches have displayed the ability to group together to perform more complex tasks. Research has shown that the cockroaches easily cooperate and organize themselves, performing such tasks as resource allocation. In my personal experience, when humans are grouped together there are many different outcomes (of which not all are productive) due to human emotions. These human emotions (or human nature) now leads me to my next point. Being the complex organisms that humans are, with conscience thought, and the drive for constant learning, we have knowingly created many destructive things. War may be experience by all living creature, whether it be over territory or food, but humans have taken war to another level by creating nuclear war, a concept that could easily cease most if not all human life. Radiation interferes with cell division, so humans would be extremely vulnerable, but cockroach's cells only divide when in the molting cycle. If a cockroach could find safety before their molting cycle, they could survive the nuclear fallout. Cockroaches were here long before us, and will probably be here long after us, but seeing as we are the more advanced complex organisms I would hope we could evolve one day into a more peaceful species.
To cite you: "Cockroaches were here long before us, and will probably be here long after us, but seeing as we are the more advanced complex organisms I would hope we could evolve one day into a more peaceful species."
I agree with you...BUT I certainly do not think we are the most advanced...our so called "intelligence" is playing tricks on us and we become vulnerable to our own emotions and imagination....wars will always be there just because we can...sad but true (yes I am pessimistic about the very very silly human race)...we do not deserve Gaia!


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Dell's fourth-quarter earnings were weighed down by weak consumer PC sales and by pricing and supply issues caused by the floods in Thailand, Dell said on Tuesday.
For the quarter ended Feb. 3, Dell reported a net profit before one-time charges of US$913 million, down 10 percent from the same quarter last year. Earnings per share were $0.51, compared to the consensus estimate of $0.52, according to analysts polled by Thomson Reuters.
Dell was challenged by pricing and supply issues related to hard drives, especially in its consumer PC business, said Brian Gladden, chief financial officer at Dell, on a call to discuss the earnings with media. Dell received the supplies it needed but prices went up significantly during the quarter.
The costs of other components such as memory and LCDs were favorable and helped offset some of the impact, Gladden said. But the company had difficulty securing enough high-capacity drives for its more profitable, higher-end products.
"The disruption in supply will continue into the third quarter," Gladden said.
Dell's revenue for the quarter was $16 billion, growing by just 2 percent year over year. Analysts had expected revenue of $15.9 billion. Including one-time charges, net income was $764 million, an 18 percent drop compared to last year, and earnings per share were $0.43.
Revenue for the consumer segment was $3.2 billion, down 2 percent, Dell said. There was weak demand for consumer products in the U.S., but revenue from other countries combined grew by 10 percent, Dell said.
Dell has been trying to reduce its dependence on consumer PCs, where profit margins are lower, and expand in its higher-margin enterprise business.
Consumer products accounted for about 20 percent of Dell's revenue in the fourth quarter, down from 21 percent a year earlier. Enterprise revenue was 30 percent, the same compared to last year.
Dell will continue to focus heavily on its enterprise business in the year ahead, Gladden said. It poured billions into research and development for server and data center products last year and will continue to do so in fiscal 2013, he said.


It has been two and a half years since I embarked on this adventurous and ever-challenging project of documenting Los Angeles using the time-lapse photography technique. From scouting locations, planning, waiting for perfect weather conditions (which are rare in LA) to hiking and driving so many miles throughout the city always looking for a good photography spot, the whole experience has been just amazing.
In the very beginning I thought to myself that this was going to be easy and fun. I was wrong about the easy part. Doing this has been difficult and exhausting, both mentally and physically. However, I wouldn't change anything that has happened to me over the past 30 months (not even the encounters with bobcats and a bear). And I will continue on this journey as the list of photo sequences and ideas for this project just keeps growing.
The feedback we have received since the first video was released on Valentine's Day 2013, has been significant: from the people who always wanted to visit Los Angeles or those who have been to the city several times or the ones who decided against moving from Los Angeles after watching our videos. This has made me realize how powerful one's artwork can be.
In my opinion, the third installment of the series, TimeLAX 03, looks richer and more exciting than the previous two videos. We are showcasing popular and unpopular landmarks such as the "Water Tower" in Whittier, the "Watts Towers" located in the City of Watts, and the "Antenna Farm" located in Mount Wilson. I also dedicated special time to feature the Vincent Thomas Bridge where director Tony Scott (Top Gun, Beverly Hills Cop II, Days of Thunder) committed suicide in 2012.
I had the good fortune of being allowed to get to the rooftop of the clubhouse at the StubHub Center during the LA Galaxy & Columbus Crew soccer match on the Fourth of July, 2013, thanks to Kristen Anderson who believed in this project from the very beginning. Her patience and willingness to have the StubHub Center featured in this video means a lot!
I also have to thank Joe Regis, Tom Taitt, and Sabrina Thomas from the KLCS/PBS TV Station who made all the arrangements for me to get to the rooftop of the Los Angeles Unified School District building, which has an amazing view of what I call "The Core" of Downtown LA. During the period this video was shot, the moon was visible in many different ways such as the so-called "Super Moon" which looks 15% bigger than a regular full moon, the "Strawberry Moon", the "Red Moon" and the "Buck Moon". That's the reason I decided to incorporate astrophotography using a telescope adapter for DSLR cameras to capture the moon with all its details. With this adapter, a telescope becomes the lens of the camera. In view of this project not being sponsored by any brand or business, no details about the cameras we use, the type of lenses & telescope, nor the specifications of the telescope adapter, accessories and filters will be disclosed. I know that many of you will feel disappointed after reading this but that's the world we live in. Producing these videos is a very expensive task.


In investing, the combination of cognitive and emotional awareness can help investors reach their financial goals.
When I was growing up, my father taught me the value of saving by encouraging me to "invest" my money in a savings account that he managed for me. When I started working summer jobs and opened my own bank account, I realized there were big differences between my dad's "interest rate," and what the banks were paying. When I asked him about it, he taught me about the potential of making better returns by participating in the growth of companies through stocks. I opened an online brokerage account and started looking for my first stock purchase.
At the time, I had a Motorola phone that I loved. I knew firsthand that the company was making great products, and all the buzz suggested it was on the ascent. I was an inexperienced investor, but Motorola felt like a company primed for growth. So I invested, and it paid off—at least initially. I wasn't the only one who liked my Motorola phone, pushing the stock price in my favor.
My approach worked. I sold my stock while Motorola was at a high and made money on my investment, but the experience made me want to put more science behind my decisions. I wanted to learn how to replicate the win and make sure I recognized trends—like the arrival of smartphones—to avoid being burned.
Effective investing requires a combination of cognitive and emotional awareness. We can't run on our guts entirely, but we can't ignore them, either.
We know that public markets aren't always rational, and not every investor is in it for the long haul. The question is whether that's really a problem. We also know that some investors are willing to hedge their bets on "riskier" opportunities for potential future growth, while others want to invest in a proven track record. A healthy market requires both buyers and sellers to have different risk appetites and make different bets.
One study showed that when investors are excited about a new product announcement, it leads to higher-than-expected stock returns. Conversely, investors who back high-profile opportunities can be let down by disappointing earnings that don't match projected valuations. These eager investors may be driven by enthusiasm alone, but the market is healthier as a result. We know from recent investment activity that a generally bullish overall sentiment is driving billions in new investments.
Some may call this recent enthusiasm irrational exuberance, but it's not a new or recent phenomenon. I felt that same intuitive thrill when I invested in an electronic signature company and a location-based dating app. Both companies were eventually bested by DocuSign and Tinder, respectively, but that only confirms that my gut was leading me in the right direction. The challenge for investors is to use the gut to point the way and the mind to pick the best bet.
1. Evaluate the market opportunity.
If your gut is drawn to an investment based on your personal interests or pain points, it's fair to assume others will feel the same way—but good investments aren't made on assumptions. It's important to determine the market opportunity. What demographics are in need of this solution? How likely are they to recognize that and purchase this offering? How competitive is the space? Determining whether an investment opportunity is right for you—and then right for the market in which it needs to thrive—is the work of both emotion and intellect.
2. Look into the management team.
Sussing out the health of a company's top management as an outside investor can be a tall order, but savvy investors learn to tell from interviews and public statements whether a company has competent people at the helm. This may be an intuitive evaluation, but it's probably an accurate one, too. If your gut is telling you to be cautious, don't let the numbers convince you otherwise. But if the people at the top have a proven track record, that's another check on your investment list. For the individual investor, connecting with a financial professional can open up new investment insights, as brokers and fund managers often have the opportunity to meet with management teams to get a sense of the state of the C-suite.
3. Consider the goal of each individual investment.
Some investments are about anticipating predictable dividends based on a company's financial performance to date, while others are about jumping on a far-horizon growth opportunity that could multiply your returns. Similarly, some investors may be looking to turn over stock fairly quickly, while others may be aiming to fill out their long-term portfolio. Correctly segmenting your investments is important. Consider the Russell 1000 Growth Index, which has tracked significantly higher than the Russell 1000 Value Index in recent quarters, or the S&P/TSX Indices, which can be useful when tracking hot sectors and monitoring your investment goals.
4. Be cautious of influencing factors.
You form stronger opinions of products you experience firsthand, and that initial impression holds a lot of sways. Research shows that gut feelings are actually complex calculations that can override an investor's typical approach to risk and uncertainty. Investors must be cautious of the fact that the more we like a particular product—or the individuals behind it—the more willing we are to invest unwisely. If an investment is threatening to run away with you, sleep on it or reach out to an advisor for a gut check.
5. Make sure the numbers add up.
Enthusiasm can quickly become irrational, which is why every investment must be subjected to financial due diligence. Things like the financial health of a company, its cash on the balance sheet, and its calculated market potential can't be ignored—no matter how enticing the risk may be. Determine what comparable companies trade at and whether there's a reasonable prospect of a return on this opportunity. Essentially, look before you leap.
There's a difference between following your gut and making an impulsive decision. Knee-jerk reactions are an immediate response to the highs and lows of the market—they make sense in the short term but fail to account for the ongoing, unpredictable consequences.
The goal of every investor is to maximize returns. The gut reveals where to look; the head reveals how to act. Investors who follow one or the other will either be shocked by their losses or disappointed by their gains. The opportunity for investors is to balance each and trust both.
Brady Fletcher is the managing director of TSX Venture Exchange, the world's premier public venture market. Every year, hundreds of early and growth-stage companies raise billions of dollars via the TSX Venture Exchange. With a background in computer engineering, Brady spent almost a decade in investment banking, primarily focused on financing and advising technology and diversified issuers through strategic transactions. Throughout his career, he has advised hundreds of companies on business strategy, capital raising, public and private markets, and exit strategies. He has successfully executed more than $500 million in growth equity financings, secondary transactions, and sell side advisory mandates. The views, opinions, and advice provided in this article reflect those of the individual authors. This article is not endorsed by TMX Group or its affiliated companies.


All transit between Caracas and the East of Venezuela is halted for now, after a bridge located near the Barlovento town of Cupira (in Eastern Miranda State) collapsed. The only alternate route is to go around via Los Llanos, a detour through a road that has big problems of its own.
While the National Guard blocked access to Miranda State Government, VP Elias Jaua went there and promised a temporary solution in a fortnight. What he didn't mention was this was the third road collapse in a single week, after one in Aragua and another in Monagas.
Recent heavy rainfall has created all kinds of headaches, bringing our road network to the brink. According to one expert, 80% of all roads in Venezuela have surpassed its useful lifespan. The problem just worsened when the Chavernment took all control of roads from State Governorships in 2009.
In Caracas (a place where hideous traffic is routine), terrestrial transit is the most used method of transportation for people and goods. Those who have to go in or out of the city face hair-raising road safety statistics: 358 traffic incidents happened on the main entrances of the capital in the first six months of 2012.
Specialists are also warning that in a disaster scenario (such as – knock on wood – an earthquake), at least two of the three major access points to Caracas could suffer serious damage. Too long deferred maintenance, no effective oversight of the vehicle fleet and even the action of squatters could make matters worse if a grave emergency strikes.
Even in highways now spared by adverse weather, the situation is nothing short of critical.


Adapted from instructions for a 140,000 project in a desert environment. Adapt as necessary to suit other climates. INSTALLER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL FINAL DECISIONS AND RESULTS.
Urgent Note: Oily rags and debris cause fires. A LOT of fires. Don't leave anything to chance. Follow all precautions. Do not throw oily rags into open dumpsters or fires will result. Double bag, fill with water and tie off air-tight all rags, left over paste, filler, oily blocks, even clothing before disposing of in air-tight container. Fires may erupt in hours, not days. A lunch break is a 'get rid of rags' break.
Do NOT leave any oily materials on site. Major fires have resulted, often, not occasionally. Our own shop has had numerous 'near misses', with smoking rags.
A large gym recently burned hours from full completion; cause? Burning oil soaked rags.
Wood blocks should be kept in a clean, dry, well- ventilated, shaded area and protected from moisture, excessive heat and other extremes of climate.
Blocks will be in boxes or strapped in bundles and these should be opened to the air to prevent any mildewing or molding. Blocks in boxes, will be marked and labeled as to size.
The blocks will be adequately dry upon leaving the factory, but they may well need to be acclimated somewhat. A level of 6-8% is preferred but this will vary depending on the moisture level expected in the structure at normal occupancy. In use, blocks will likely measure between 6-12% moisture.
Slab must be dry, sound, flat, clean, and fully stable.
Thoroughly cleaned immediately before installation. General area within 10 meters should be swept clean and the radius of cleanliness maintained.
Wood blocks act as bio-hygrometers.
Higher than normal fluctuations in humidity call for increased spacing between blocks, Old Wood Magic Cork may be used therefore and proper filling will create a homogenous look. Final filling must be adapted to filler to be used. Contact us for guidance.
Blocks must NOT BE TOO TIGHTLY LAID OR PROBLEMS WILL ENSUE. 1MM BETWEEN EACH BLOCK IS NOT TOO MUCH HOWEVER NORMALLY ENCOUNTERED GAPS DUE TO SHAPE OF BLOCKS WILL PROVIDE MUCH OF THIS, KEEP ROWS STRAIGHT, ALLOWING FOR GAPPING.
A 3-5 mm expansion gap may be included at 5-10 meter intervals along the longest axis of installation, however if blocks are not too tightly laid, this can be at the minimum rather than the maximum. The gap is to be filled with Magic Cork filler and may be replenished as necessary.
INSTALLATION: Once all of the above conditions are met, installation can begin. LAYOUT: As Approved pattern PER WRITTEN DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS FROM OWNER, ARCHITECT, CONTRACTOR ETC. RANDOM LAY IS GENERALLY PREFERRRED UNLESS GRIDS ARE INDICATED.
See sketches and visit mockup site for more explanation on this.
GLUE: Use only a water-cured urethane adhesive in accordance with the manufacturers directions.
The proper trowels MUST be used or this may be a disaster. The size of the notch and its shape will define the adhesion model. 3/16ths, 1⁄4" spacing is good, and must be kept clean at all times when not in use, blocked notches are NOT allowable.
If a moisture barrier adhesive is to be used, follow trowel and installation instructions specific to glue to be used.
Glue shall be neatly spread with the proper notched trowel no more than one half meter in front of the current 'Lay'. Never lay more glue than can be well covered and used within two minutes or less. Glue left open to the air longer than this or until it develops any skinning must be cleaned up and re-applied.
Glue should be spread so neatly and with such care that there is never more than 1- 1.5 CM of glue showing beyond the edge of the blocks. Even this small amount MUST be cleaned up, a line of wet glue cannot be allowed to harden as it will cause the next lay or line of blocks to be 'humped up'.
Follow the approved pattern, ensure only very small gaps and none larger than 3mm maximum unless perhaps on an edge. By all means avoid gaps in the middle of the sight lines.
DO NOT jam blocks them up as tightly as possible but to allow each block to have a tiny bit of "wiggle" room. If a given block has a rough edge or some irregularity, unless it is excessive, allow that space to become a built in expansion/contraction gap.
#1: Set the block into its proper space, wiggle it a bit, tap it for good measure. Check size. Check alignment. Check for size.
More than 1mm below the surrounding blocks should be replaced immediately with a thicker block. If a low block is accidentally installed and the glue allowed to harden, place a piece of colored tape onto that block so that later on you may come back with a palm sander and smooth and taper any edges that may be present both prior and after overall floor sanding.
#2: Wiggle: This is intended to break any skin that may have formed on the adhesive to assure contact with wet glue on the back of the block and to check alignment and orientation of the block.
#3: Tap: A white rubber mallet or other non-marking hammer should be used on each end every block to assure all are fully and properly bedded into the adhesive substrate.
Teams of three: one to spread glue, one laying and tapping blocks and the third bringing blocks, cleaning or sweeping/cleaning ahead.
ROLLING: A one hundred pound roller (50kg) is recommended for a flat, well bonded appearance.
LEVEL AND STRAIGHT: Extreme care must be taken to look back over the blocks just laid.
Blocks can be adjusted fairly well minutes after laying but a half hour later it can be quite difficult. Keep the overall lay flat and level. If a given block is low or high, either adjust it or get rid of it. Low blocks are the hardest to fix as a LOT of sanding has to be done to get the surrounding floor level with the lowest one. To fix this it is perfectly acceptable to pop the block up and add a touch more glue or if it is more than 1 mm low, discard the block. High blocks can of course be easily sanded. If you see a low block fix it fast. GLUE cures fast.
Keep the pattern random or as indicated.
CURING TIME: A minimum of 17-24 hours is required between gluing and first sanding or other traffic and operations or a per glue manufacturer's instructions. More time is better.
SANDING: Wood blocks are prone to marking from poor sanding. If sandpaper is too coarse it will leave lines that may not appear until oiling so be careful to fully sand out the previous grit with the next grit in line and don't make excessive jumps from coarse to fine, i.e. 60-80 is alright but 60-100 will leave marks from the 60 grit that will appear on oiling.
Random vibratory sanding is recommended however a master sander with a drum sander can get great results. Drum sanders leave lines that must be finally removed with random sanders.
60 Grit will do in most cases for first cut. If low areas are to blended in, then 36/40 grit may be desirable but it will take more work to remove the lines.
Sanding should progress in even passes in reasonably sized areas.
Final cut should be made with a 110 or finer screen. Final finish sanding may go as fine as 200 grit. Finer papers may be used as well if desired.
FILLING/SANDING: Sanding fines are desirable and should be retained and used as filler agent to be mixed with and used with the Old Wood House Oil Blend mixture of oil and Limonene. Collect all sanding fines, keep them clean and dry.
Extra fines may be provided with the oil blend but if care is taken with sanding fines the sanding process itself will produce enough fine powder to fill the floor.
As sanding takes place, a man with a soft broom can follow on gently sweeping the fines using a dappling effect, up and down with the broom, to encourage the fines into the cracks between the blocks. The subsequent application of the Old Wood House Oil Blend will impregnate these fines and within days cause them to catalyze into a cork like material that can be sanded and oiled.
Dry fill with fines first. This is critical. Work this into cracks as much as possible even compressing material in to any larger voids using a spatula edge or fine trowel.
Next, broom in fines. Take care not to sweep fines out of the cracks.
Wet fill with Old Wood Magic Cork blend.
This is a site mixed blend of sanding fines mixed to a wet paste with Old Wood House Oil Blend. This paste is made by filling a two liter pail or larger and mixing in adequate oil to create a wet slurry like paste to be able to express enough oil from the paste to achieve full absorption of oil into the block surface.
Mix oil and Citrus Solvent at 1-5 ratio.
A plastic trowel, metal plastering trowel or round nosed spatula, will be used to press the paste down into the cracks. Do not allow air bubbles to form.
Oil: apply the House Oil Blend mixture by spraying, wiping or using staining pads. A squeegee can be used. Do not do anything to wipe the fill dust out of the cracks.
Apply enough oil that some residual is left over on the surface.
Look back over your surface to see what areas may have absorbed more and need re-applying. This first 'full soak' application is vital. Apply enough oil to do the job well but avoid waste.
If gaps persist, use the end or edge of the trowel to press filler in and get a good fill on any gaps.
WIPE AND TOUCH UP: Touch up dry spots. Re-fill as necessary. Look, at each and every block carefully. Touch-up oiling may go on for days and weeks on such a large area. Keep the surface fully oiled and buffed, but not wet.
Take care on recently finished floors NOT to wipe out fill as you wipe on more oil mixture.
MAINTENANCE: Regular application of oil every time it begins to look a bit dried out. Some touch up with Magic Cork filler will likely be required as well periodically.
This will take place every few months for approximately one year.
The oil will begin to get some 'build' to it and cure into a smooth hard finish.
Keep Old Wood House Oil Blend and Magic Cork on hand for re-coating and touch up.
CLEANING: Use Old Wood House Oil Blend mixed at 1:4, Citrus/Oil. If found appropriate, a cleaner of 1:2 Citrus/Oil is a stronger cleaner. The citrus is a strong cleaner and at this concentration take care not to take the finish off of the wood.
Additionally for light cleaning you may use Murphy's Oil Soap. Oil finishes can be lightly damp mopped as long as care is taken to never wet the blocks or allow actual water into the finish. Damp is alright; wet is bad.
DO NOT USE overly caustic or concentrated soap mixtures. If Murphy's is not available, use a light mixture of the most basic white soap. Use enough to make a solution that will barely foam. Less is better.
ACCIDENT CLEANUP: If at any time actual water is allowed to pool or soak into the floor, take all measures to dry it immediately. This would include the use of mops, rags, wet-dry vacuums, and plenty of fans and air circulation. Failure to dry the floor immediately can cause block failure.
In the event of a large floor area failure, new blocks can be easily replaced into the old structure. Contact Old Wood for further details on repairs.
REPAIRS: Loose blocks, cracked or otherwise defective blocks may be removed using a hammer and chisel or by sawing out larger sections using a circular saw. The removed area is to be cleaned with the chisel or other method and new blocks, properly stained and filled are then to be replaced. More extensive repair work will be covered during installation training.
The base for the Magic Cork Filler (MC) is Old Wood House Oil Blend (HOB) .
The HOB is made is made by mixing the oil (may be one part or multi-part depending on specification) with the Citrus Solvent component at a base level of two ounces to one gallon. This can be increased to as much as 4:1 Oil/Citrus.
For filling, the dry wood dust powder and or collected sanding fines from actual sanding operations are mixed with the Oil and then thinned and catalyzed by the Citrus Solvent.
least 8:1 be used. More will cause a quicker reaction and may be necessary to properly thin the mixture for use.
For Magic Cork Filler, blend the HOB, mixed at about 1:5 into your sanding fines, mixing thoroughly.
The paste should be oily as appropriate for filling and/or oiling. As the paste is used, some remainder will accumulate across the surface of your floor. If the floor was clean as it should be, you can return this dried out mixture to your pail and add more oil.
It should be oily but not oozing. It will ooze as your press it into the cracks and if it gets too dry, re-mix or add new blend. You want enough oil present to fill the dry filled material underneath the filler you are applying.
Never make more filler than you plan to use within a half a day as it will rapidly set-up in the pail making it unusable for most filling.
MSDS sheets are available online from the manufacturer for both products (MSDS.com). Look under Linseed Oil, Boiled and under d-Limonene. Additionally information may be found at Startex.com for both products.
ANY AND ALL RAGS, TOWELS, TISSUES, PAPERS ETC. WHICH HAVE COME INTO ANY CONTACT WITH ANY OIL MIXTURE MUST BE CONSIDERED EXTREME FIRE HAZARDS AND DISPOSED OF APPROPRIATELY.
GUARANTEE: All our wood is carefully selected, sawn, dried, machined and processed (some seconds and lower grades as well as discounted product excepted) and all orders are filled with adequate wood to complete the order as stated and paid for.
Orders should be carefully inspected upon receipt for quantity, quality, damage, defect, suitability, dryness and all other normal considerations. Any claim for damage must be made with the freight company on site at point of delivery. Orders should not be received or installed during inclement or rainy weather. Amounts should be verified upon receipt, as Old Wood LLC is not responsible for subsequent shortages, which are often due to wood 'walking off the job' and are wholly beyond our control.
We carefully tally each order and keep documentation to this effect to avoid this type of problem.
We work with and sell wood and it is subject to the full range of character and traits of the material and we are in no wise responsible for it's behavior as such.
If you are unhappy with any board for any reason return it freight pre-paid to Old Wood LLC, 425 Bibb Industrial Avenue, Las Vegas NM 87701 and we will replace it, no questions asked. For entire order returns restocking fees will apply as well as charges for damage, open bundles, re-drying in some cases as well as other charges applicable to the return. We strive to avoid these problems at all times.
Every effort will be made to solve problems in advance and defective product should NEVER be installed. It is up to the installer and owner who are the final arbiters of a board's suitability for the job intended. We are not responsible for installation and removal costs or the cost of any discomfort, distress, accommodation, chemicals, stains etc. or other inconvenience due to defect in our boards. Actions and statements of agents of sale, freight, distribution, installation and finish are not binding upon Old Wood LLC or its heirs and assigns. No other warranty is expressed or implied here or in any other document in printed or electronic media.
We strive for honest, open business relationships and to that end; we are always available for consultation. Please, call if you have any questions. Avoid mistakes in advance by doing your homework. Remember this is wood, not injection molded plastic.
No two boards are alike but therein lies the beauty of it.
We work hard at making wood flooring all-day every-day and we sincerely want you to have a great result with our wood!


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Joshua Reynolds England 1723 - 1792 Sold
Lady Mary Worsley, a sketch
Oil on canvas laid on panel
This recently discovered sketch of Lady Worsley, painted on canvas and laid down on panel, must have been made around 1775-1777. It is a study for the spectacular whole-length picture, which now hangs at Harewood House and has been rapidly executed with the tip of a loaded brush. The work seems entirely consistent in terms of handling and scale with the well-known sketch (in the Tate Gallery) for the Marlborough Family Group. It suggests that, while Lady Worsely's very striking pose - the turn of the head and the jutting elbow - were established early in the planning process, such details as the feathered hat, the riding-habit with its black military-style revers and the white waistcoat and lace, were revised in the course of the sittings that followed.
David Mannings, June 1990
The history of the commissioning of Lady Worsley's portrait is somewhat unclear. Sir Richard Worsley, Bt. was a keen art collector and friend of Reynolds. The artist had visited Sir Richard at Appuldurcombe on the Isle of Wight in June 1773. Following the Worsley's marriage in September 1775, portraits were commissioned of both husband and wife, although because Reynolds notebooks for 1775 and 1776 are missing, it is not possible to locate written evidence of the earlier sittings. The earliest appointments with Lady Worsley of which we have a record are in 1777.
In Reynolds's ledgers for the 16th January 1776 Lady Worsley's name is entered twice against two payments of 150 guineas. 150 guineas we know, from his letters, to be the price he charged for a full-length portrait. It seems likely therefore that Reynolds painted another later portrait, which has not as yet come to light. The possible reason for the disappearance of this later portrait may well be due to the events of 1782.
On 22 February 1782, in the Court of the King's Bench, before Lord Mansfield, Sir Richard brought an action against one of the officers in his own regiment for criminal conversation with his wife. There followed a trial, which resulted in Sir Richard receiving damages of a mere shilling.
The portrait for which the present work is a sketch and which is now hanging at Harewood House was given to Mr Edwin Lascelles who was married to Lady Worseley's mother. It was through this marriage that the portrait passed to the Earls of Harewood.
Bibliography Information:
Sir Joshua Reynolds, manuscript pocketbooks, 1776
Charles Robert Leslie RA and Tom Taylor MA, Life and Times of Sir Joshua Reynolds, John Murray, London 1865, volume 1, pages 521, 531; volume 2, pages 174, 217-8


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Q: Analysis of a game algorithm I am relatively new to JavaScript and trying to improve, so I was practicing and solving some challenging questions on CodeFights, this is the link: https://codefights.com/challenge/5woihS52FBamZvyYg
(I didn't want to copy the problem all the way to here)
I've tried couple of times but failed, then I gave up and started to wait for time-is-up to see the solutions.
This one is the shortest solution for JavaScript:
/* CREDITS TO "sinpamov" */

function target_game(a) {
    b = t = 0
    for (i in a) {
        c = b + a[i]
        b = t
        t = c > t ? c : t
    }
    return t
}

Of course, the author tried to shorten everything to get the shortest solution, I get it. I have no problem with understanding the syntax here. But semantically... I don't get how this algorithm works and how to analyze it. I would appreciate every crystal clear explanation, thanks in advance!

A:

//Let's say TheListofGameYouWantToInsert contains
//index 0 •Assasin's Creed 2    or 2
//index 1 •FallOut 4            or 4
//index 2 •Batman Arkham Knight or 1

function target_game(TheListofGameYouWantToInsert) {
    b = t = 0
    //b = 0 and t = 0 why? because b and t are empty and only the "0" is a defined value which will prioritize first
    // What will happen would be t is also 0 because b = t where t is 0
    //b = (t = 0);
    //b = (0 = 0);
    //b = 0;
    for (index in TheListofGameYouWantToInsert) {
    //for everytime the code runs on each list of "TheListofGameYouWantToInsert"
    //index usually starts with 0;
        c = b + a[i]
        //c is equal to b which is 0 and add TheListofGameYouWantToInsert[index]
        //c = 0 + TheListofGameYouWantToInsert[0]
        //c = 0 + 2      the Assasin's Creed 2
        //c =(0 + 2)
        //c = 2;
        b = t
        //b is again became t which is 0
        //b = 0
        t = c > t ? c : t
        //t is equal to whichever makes the condition true
        //t = is c greater than t? if yes then give c or if not, then give t
        //t = is 2 greater that 0? if yes return 2 or if not, return 0
        //t = 2 > 0? 2 : 0
        //t = 2;
    }
    return t // output 2
}

//Next Index which is 1
        c = b + a[i]
        //c = 0 + TheListofGameYouWantToInsert[1]
        //c = 0 + 4      the FallOut 4
        //c =(0 + 4)
        //c = 4;
        b = t
        //b is again became t which is 0
        //b = 0
        t = c > t ? c : t
        //t = 4 > 0? 4 : 0
        //t = 4;

//Next Index which is 2
        c = b + a[i]
        //c = 0 + TheListofGameYouWantToInsert[2]
        //c = 0 + 1      the Batman Arkham Knight 1
        //c =(0 + 1)
        //c = 1;
        b = t
        //b is again became t which is 0
        //b = 0
        t = c > t ? c : t
        //t = 1 > 0? 1 : 0
        //t = 1;

//Until the last list is processed

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A ONE OF A KIND CHRISTMAS ON TNT AND TBS
One-of-a-Kind Christmas Special to Premiere Dec. 21 on TBS,
With Encore to be Simulcast on TBS & TNT on Christmas Eve, Leading into 2016 Edition of 24 Hours of A CHRISTMAS STORY
Rashida Jones, Charles Barkley & Surprise Guests Bring Holiday Joy
Surprise: Instant Xmas Carol
This holiday season, Turner's TBS & TNT are going to turn the Christmas spirit on full blast with SURPRISE! Instant Xmas Carol, an all-new music special that puts a unique twist on the caroling tradition. The one-hour special – featuring such celebrity carolers as Conan O'Brien, Rashida Jones, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal, Jane Lynch, Ludacris, Kenny G, Tony Sirico, Vincent Curatola, Joseph Gannascoli, A$AP Ferg, Three Loco, Samantha Ronson, Alfonso Ribeiro, Fred Willard, T-Pain and many surprise appearances – is set to premiere on TBS on Wednesday, Dec. 21, at 10 p.m. (ET/PT). And the night before Christmas, Saturday, Dec. 24, at 7 p.m. (ET/PT), TBS & TNT will join forces for a simulcast of SURPRISE! Instant Xmas Carol. It will be followed by TBS & TNT's simulcast of the annual 24 Hours of A CHRISTMAS STORY marathon, celebrating its 20th year as one of television's most enduring holiday traditions.
In Surprise: Instant Xmas Carol, celebrity carolers from across the entertainment spectrum hit the road in search of people who look like they could use a little extra holiday cheer. They then surprise their listeners with their own unique renditions of a classic Christmas carol; some good, some bad and some…well, you know. The result is a holiday special packed with unforgettable songs performed in often wild and unpredictable situations.
In addition to the one-hour special, the performances in SURPRISE! Instant Xmas Carol will be presented individually throughout the holiday season as on-air and digital shorts. The special and shorts are a production of Turner's Studio T in association with Critical Content, with Tom Forman (Extreme Makeover: Home Edition), Jay Blumenfeld (Gigolos), Tony Marsh (High School Musical: Get In the Picture) and Brad Bishop (Big Brother) serving as executive producers.
"Utilizing unique celebrity combos, we are committed to bringing back the long-forgotten tradition of this very special season: the Christmas carol," said Michael Bloom, senior vice president of unscripted series and specials for TBS & TNT. "These inspiring and mostly in-tune performances will reestablish the carol as a cornerstone of the holiday celebration."
The 20th annual 24 Hours of A CHRISTMAS STORY airs Christmas Eve at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) on TBS & TNT. The movie at the center of the marathon is based on the short stories of famed humorist Jean Shepherd, who provided the movie's voice-over narration. A Christmas Story follows the mischievous adventures of a young boy who longs for a special Christmas gift – a Red Ryder BB gun. Peter Billingsley stars as young Ralphie, who is determined to convince the world that he is responsible enough to handle such a gift, despite everyone telling him, "You'll shoot your eye out." Melinda Dillon and Darren McGavin are pitch-perfect as Ralphie's parents, and Ian Petrella provides some of the movie's funniest moments as Ralphie's little brother, Randy.
24 Hours of A CHRISTMAS STORY first aired in 1997 on TNT, where it drew an ever-increasing audience for seven years. The marathon moved to TBS in 2004, continuing its audience expansion. And in 2014, Turner began simulcasting the marathon on both TBS & TNT. Last year, it was viewed by a total of 36 million viewers across the 24 hours and scored cable's #1 non-sports telecast for the entire day.
TBS & TNT's slate of holiday-related programming also includes the animated classic Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas on TBS (Nov. 20 & Dec. 10) and TNT (Dec. 14); TBS's annual Friends Thanksgiving Day marathon (Nov. 24); a Black Friday Star Wars marathon of the first six movies on TBS (Nov. 25); a "Festivus" marathon of Seinfeld episodes on TBS (Dec. 9); A Christmas Carol, starring Patrick Stewart, on TNT (Dec. 19); and several opportunities to enjoy the family favorite The Wizard of Oz on TBS (Nov. 20 & Nov. 27) and TNT (Dec. 12 & Dec. 14).
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I'm very fond of Don't Think Twice, It's All Right – I got into Bobby Bare's version first (Steve Mackey and I put it on a compilation called The Trip that we put together in 2006). It's a great break-up song: he's making light of it, but one or two little digs show that he is actually a bit upset. My favourite verse goes: "I wish there was something you would do or say / To try and make me change my mind and stay / But we never did too much talking anyway /Don't think twice, it's all right." I think Dylan's sense of humour is often overlooked – when we did a BBC 6Music Sunday Service to mark his birthday a couple of years ago, a lot of the archive clips were hilarious. A great choice by the Nobel committee.
We live in a time of great lyricist-songwriters – Leonard Cohen, Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, Tom Waits – but Dylan towers over everyone. His words have been an inspiration to me ever since I first heard a Dylan album at school, and I am delighted by his Nobel win. The frontiers of literature keep widening, and it's exciting that the Nobel prize recognises that. I intend to spend the day playing Mr Tambourine Man, Love Minus Zero/No Limit, Like a Rolling Stone, Idiot Wind, Jokerman, Tangled Up In Blue and A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall.
According to the liner notes on his recent compilation The Cutting Edge, Dylan had been writing a book of prose poetry in the early 1960s. That all changed with Like a Rolling Stone in 1965, when he said he did not need to divide his talents – a song could contain as many ideas as a novel or a poem. And then he proved it possible, over and over again, for decades now, never predictable, always on fire, the most cunning wordsmith and the most cunning magpie. As far as I'm concerned, he has no equal. From tender love songs like Make You Feel My Love, that resonate even with the Snapchat/Instagram generation, to the prophetic A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall and everything in between, I'm in awe. I'm delighted about this news.
This is a wonderful acknowledgement of Dylan's genius: for 50 and some years he has bent, coaxed, teased and persuaded words into lyric and narrative shapes that are at once extraordinary and inevitable. In the process, he's managed to become a voice of the world, yet those of us who love his work still feel he is in some sense individually "ours". Which in turn means we can feel a curiously personal kind of pleasure in this tremendous honouring of him.
My favourite Dylan lyrics ... please run as much of It's Alright, Ma (I'm Only Bleeding) as you can. Rather than me saying why I like them, I'd rather just leave space to let the lyrics speak for themselves.
Dylan is a great enough artist that his polymorphous talents include literary ones – the lyrics are amazing, although far better nasalled by the man himself than read on the page. The memoirs are not inconsiderable literary works. I have a vexed relationship with popular music – so much so that I barely listen at all for years at a time; but my relation with Dylan's art has been consistently intense and rewarding. No, my only caveat about the award is that it cheapens Dylan to be associated at all with a prize founded on an explosives and armaments fortune, and more often awarded to a Buggins whose turn it is than a world-class creative artist. Really, it's a bit like when Sartre was awarded the Nobel – he was primarily a philosopher, and had the nous to refuse it. Hopefully Bob will follow his lead.
The last couple of stanzas of Mr Tambourine Man opened my eyes and ears to the idea that music and poetry could exist together: "Take me disappearing through the smoke rings of my mind / Down the foggy ruins of time / Far past the frozen leaves / The haunted frightened trees / Out to the windy bench / Far from the twisted reach of crazy sorrow." I heard them when I was 14 and they opened my mind to the possibility of pop being something more than background music. I was a Saturday boy in a record shop at the time, and in my lunch hour I would sit in the listening booth with a sticky bun listening to music – I was into singer-songwriter stuff like Simon & Garfunkel. One day, the guy who ran the shop decided to spin me Bob Dylan's Greatest Hits – the original one, with the book on the cover. Mr Tambourine Man blew my mind. Whenever anyone asks me to give an example of poetry – not poetry in music, but poetry, period – I always go back to that. He introduces Blakean imagery into rock music and becomes in one bold step the psychedelic Woody Guthrie, which is how people still think of him. To hear that was like uncovering a lost parchment – it opened so many doors for me at the time as someone who was writing poetry and wanted to be a songwriter.
There's something in the air that seems to permeate the atmosphere far and wide which brings a couple of Dylan's line's to mind … namely, Don't Think Twice, It's All Right.


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Eric Beerbohm
Scholarly Advisory Committee Member
Eric Beerbohm is Professor of Government and Faculty Affiliate in the Department of Philosophy at Harvard University. He serves as Chair of the Committee on Degrees in Social Studies and Faculty Dean at Quincy House. His philosophical and teaching interests include democratic theory, political ethics, theories of social equality, and the philosophy of social science. His latest book project, Gaslighting Citizens, examines how politicians can target our evidence about our evidence, and concludes that this form of manipulation raises distinctively democratic worries. His articles include "Gaslighting Citizens," (American Journal of Political Science), "The Democratic Limits of Political Experiments" (Politics, Philosophy, Economics), "The Ethics of Electioneering," (Journal of Political Philosophy) "The Free Provider Problem," "The Problem of Clean Hands: Negotiated Compromise in Lawmaking," (Nomos LIX: Compromise), "Must Rawlsians be Hamiltonians?" American Journal of Jurisprudence, "The Common Good: A Buck-Passing Account" (Journal of Political Philosophy), and "Is Democratic Leadership Possible?" (American Political Science Review). His book manuscript, If Elected: The Ethics of Lawmaking and Campaigning, develops a theory for lawmakers and candidates operating within a malfunctioning legislative system. His first book, In Our Name: The Ethics of Democracy, considers the responsibilities of citizens for the injustices of their state (Introductory Chapter). He serves as Editor of NOMOS, the annual edited volume of the American Society for Political and Legal Philosophy, including Reconciliation and Repair (with Melissa Schwartzberg) and Civic Education in Polarized Times (with Elizabeth Beaumont).
A Marshall Scholar, Truman Scholar, and Mellon Fellow in the Humanities and Social Sciences, he received his Ph.D. from Princeton University in 2008, B.Phil. in Philosophy from Oxford University, and BA in Political Science and the Program in Ethics in Society from Stanford University. He is a recipient of the Roslyn Abramson Award, Harvard's highest award for teaching given annually to two faculty in Arts and Sciences for "excellence and sensitivity in undergraduate teaching." He was Director of Graduate Fellowships from 2010-2017 at Harvard's Safra Center for Ethics, and Founding Director of the Ethics Center's Undergraduate Fellowship Program.