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Here's Why People Think Jennifer Lopez's Home Was The Target Of False 911 Calls
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By Melanie Curry/March 15, 2021 1:03 pm EST
Singer Jennifer Lopez has recently become the target of a phone scam. According to TMZ, law enforcement sources revealed that "at least" 15 false 911 phone calls have been made against Lopez's Los Angeles home. Sources stated that the phone calls complained about noise, fighting, and even a man or women arguing. Sounds pretty believable, right?
Luckily, law enforcement officials discovered that the calls and complaints were fraudulent, per TMZ. In fact, Lopez and her fiance, Alex Rodriguez, were not present at the time of any calls or reported disturbances, sources revealed. The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the false 911 calls and whoever is found guilty of the false calls may be charged in the process, TMZ reports.
But, why were the calls made in the first place? Well, sources said authorities believe the calls are "politically motivated," due to the timing of these complaints. The fraudulent calls began after Lopez's performance at President Joe Biden's Inauguration almost two months ago, sources said.
News of these fraudulent phone calls comes days after Page Six revealed the couple's split on Friday, March 12.
The fraudulent calls have nothing to do with Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez's reported split
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According to TMZ, the fraudulent phone calls are not connected to Lopez and Rodriguez's breakup rumors.
Page Six claimed that the couple broke their engagement late last week. An inside source spoke exclusively to Page Six, stating how the couple are in separate locations.
Days later, however, the couple released a joint statement about their rumors, stating how the two are still together and are working things out, per People. A source close to the duo revealed to People that they are working through a rough patch. "She is working in the Dominican Republic and he's in Miami so it's tough seeing each other especially with quarantining and COVID, but they want to try to stay together," the source said.
Per People, this "rough patch" comes after rumors of Rodriguez's affair with Southern Charm Star Madison LeCroy last month. But another insider told People that this speculation had "no bearings on the rough patch at all."
While the inner-details and status of Lopez and Rodriguez's relationship are still up in the air, one thing remains clear: The fraudulent calls had nothing to do with their relationship.


The latest data from the Ministry of Finance (MOF) points to a sizeable increase in the number and investment sum of public private partnership (PPP) projects in the Chinese government's official library in 2018.
Figures released by MOF's Public Private Capital Cooperative Centre (政府和社会资本合作中心) on 31 January indicates that as of the end of December 2018 the National PPP Comprehensive Information Platform Management Library (全国政府和社会资本合作综合信息平台管理库) saw a net increase of 1517 projects compared to the end of 2017, for net investment increase of 2.4 trillion yuan.
As of the end of December 2018 the Library was host to 8654 projects worth total investment of 13.2 trillion yuan.
The number of Chinese PPP projects realised saw a YoY net increase of 1962, representing an investment sum of 2.6 trillion yuan, and a YoY rise in the realisation rate of 16 percentage points.
A total of 4691 Chinese PPP projects have been realised, for an investment sum of 7.2 trillion yuan and a realisation rate of 54.2%.
The number of Chinese PPP projects that have commenced saw a YoY net increase of 1078, for a total of 2237 projects that have commenced representing investment of 3.2 trillion yuan, and a commencement rate of 47.7%.
The three sectors that saw the largest YoY net project increases were municipal engineering (703), ecological development and environmental protection (284) and transportation (228), while the three sectors that saw the largest YoY net investment increase were comprehensive urban development (674.9 billion yuan), transit (664 billion yuan) and municipal engineering (591 billion yuan).
Municipal engineering, transit and ecological development and environmental protection are the sectors with the largest number of projects in China's PPP project library, at 3381, 1236 and 827 respectively.
Sectors accounting for the largest amount of total investment are municipal engineering (approximately 4 trillion yuan), transportation (3.8 trillion yuan) and comprehensive urban development (1.8 trillion yuan).
There are a total of 989 projects in the fourth batch of demonstration PPP projects representing investment of 2.2 trillion yuan.
The number of realised demonstration projects saw a YoY net increase of 298, representing 477.8 billion yuan of investment, for a YoY rise in the realisation rate of 4.8 percentage points.
A total of 895 demonstration projects have been realised, for an investment sum of 2 trillion yuan and a realisation rate of 90.5%.
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Why have a shareholders' agreement?
Ultimately, a Shareholders' Agreement is a method of managing risk and establishing mechanisms to resolve problems before they arise.
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Climbing Mount Improbable (Review)
The Blind Watchmaker (Review)
Richard Dawkins & Universal Darwinism
Richard Dawkins is one of the founders of Universal Darwinism. His Selfish Gene not only established him as one of the century's great evolutionary biologist, it also contained a chapter, Memes: the new replicator, which introduced the concept of the meme and was one of the first explanations of non-biological phenomena in terms Darwinian processes.
Dawkins may have coined the term 'Universal Darwinism' in 1982 when he publish an article of the same name arguing that any life elsewhere in the universe would have evolved via the same Darwinian process as did life on earth.
Most of Richards books concern evolutionary biology and are very accessible to the motivated public. The Extended Phenotype extends many of the concepts of the Selfish Gene in arguing that the evolutionary unit of selection is the gene and that genes are successful if their vehicles, or the life forms they encode, are successful. Genes may also code for phenotypes such as behaviours that are external to the organism. A favourite example is beaver's dam building ability.
The Blind Watchmaker is an explicit argument against the argument from design and together with Climbing Mount Improbable are two of the best explanations available of biological evolution.
More recently Richard has turned his attention to combating the notion that Religion offers a superior worldview to Science. Unweaving the Rainbow discusses the shortcomings of many non-scientific worldviews and mounts a spirited defense for the intellectual and spiritual joys to be encountered through a scientific worldview.
Richard believes and champions a naturalistic worldview and is a founding member of The Brights organization.

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7 Trending Topics to Write About for Your Technology Essay
It seems that the world around us has interwoven technology in every sphere. From healthcare to education, politics to engineering, there is always a new and interesting technological development that affects our lives in one way or the other.
Your teacher or instructor will undoubtedly require you to write an essay on or related to technology at some point. You'll have to think about an insightful topic to write about, then go about researching, gathering sources, and creating a mind map, before you embark on your writing. If writing isn't your forte, or if you are not particularly inclined toward technology, you would do well to have professional essay writers write your paper for you.
The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step, and the first step is a great tech topic to write about. Here then, are seven fresh and insightful topics to write about for your tech essay.
Open-source software versus "freeware": differentiate between these two types of license agreements
The terms "open-source software" and "freeware" are often used interchangeably. However, this usage is incorrect. Open-source software is software whose source code adheres to the license agreements under the Open Source Initiative (OSI). Amongst some of the criteria to be adhered to include that the software should be freely redistributable and that the source code can be modified into a different format and software all together.
Freeware, on the other hand, refers to software that is commercially available at no cost, but whose source code isn't necessarily available. Your essay can highlight the major differences between these license agreements, with examples of existing software.
Does gaming improve or diminish a learner's IQ?
There has been a raging debate about whether gaming can improve a learner's IQ. Research has shown that skills such as spatial cognition, concentration, strategy, and collaboration are improved significantly in children who participate in gaming. However, research also shows that there is a 16% chance of gamers getting addicted. It not only has the potential of reducing their focus on their academic work but also slowing down other cognitive functions.
Debate the underlying effects of gaming on learners through an argumentative essay
Have the underlying advantages of blockchain been overtaken by mass speculation and profiteering on bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies?
Bitcoin was touted as a revolution to transacting, and as a means of decentralizing currency. However, most people don't understand why something that was touted as freedom from mass financial regulation and as a solution to free trade has been monetized and betted upon, with only the elite few having access to it.
Deliberate on the benefits of the concept of blockchain and how this can be harnessed aside from cryptocurrencies.
5G: is faster transfer speeds worth the health risks?
Debate on the benefits of faster data transmission through 5G versus the inevitable health risks posed by higher frequencies of electromagnetic transmission and radiation through the new technology.
Has social media revolutionized product marketing completely?
Can companies survive without having some sort of social media marketing strategy in this day and age? Have influencers taken over content marketing? How can a new company without a significant marketing budget and social media following grow its reach organically in the age of social media?
How is social media marketing interwoven with e-commerce, and how are companies that have existed for decades transition to social media marketing if their products are not necessarily sellable to a millennial social media market?
Should Facebook be allowed to characterize users' political leanings?
Facebook has been collecting data on its users for quite a while and selling it to advertisers. It has caused quite an uproar within the worldwide community, especially after the Cambridge Analytica scandal of 2018. Facebook characterizes users as conservative, moderate, liberal, or very conservative. While users can choose their political labels and affiliations, Facebook's AI automatically does this based on collected data, which itself is a breach of trust. Should this feature's AI be entirely removed and regulated?
Does Donald Trump's new executive order on social media content policing increase or curtail free speech?
The president is expected to sign an executive order that all but repeals "section 230" of the 1996 Communications Decency Act, which gives companies operating online forums the right to moderate content on their platforms. Social media companies, through this act, have the right to take down content that breaches their terms. However, this is also seen by some quarters as an attack on free political speech, which doesn't align with the leanings of these companies.
Debate on the potential effect on the repeal of Section 230 and what it would mean for political commentary on social platforms.
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7 Horror Movies With Truly Terrifying Basements
When you're looking into horror movies that you might want to watch, there are a number of things to keep in mind. One thing you might want to consider is how absolutely terrifying these movies are. People love horror movies because they scare and surprise, and that's an important factor in these movies. Of this list of horror movies with terrifying basements, consider these seven most terrifying options.
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The Evil Dead – 4.4 Basement Evil Score
In The Evil Dead, the main characters face off against a terrifying group of soul-stealing undead known as the Deadites. The Deadites live in a fruit cellar, which the main characters access through a trap door into the basement. One spooky thing about the movie is the fact that the cabin used for filming has since burned down. If you are intrigued and want to find out more about murders, be sure to check out https://murder-town.com/.
The Amityville Horror – 5.8 Basement Evil Score
A major part of the scariness of The Amityville Horror stems from the fact that the people who star as the "main characters" continue to insist that the original book and the movie are a reflection of their true experiences. The basement, which includes a "Red Room" that wasn't on the original plans, is one of the scarier places in the home.
A Nightmare on Elm Street – 6.0 Basement Evil Score
The idea of a horrifying man who can hunt you through your dreams is a terrifying one, and A Nightmare on Elm Street brought that idea to life. In A Nightmare on Elm Street, the main villain, Freddy Krueger, can only kill people if they're in the dream world. He has a boiler room that he calls the Nightmare Factory because it's where he tortures and murders people.
Psycho – 6.6 Basement Evil Score
Psycho changed the way that people look at film nowadays. Sure, many people thought it was morally reprehensible at the time, but looking back, it's a genuine film masterpiece; critics routinely place it on their lists of most influential movies of all time. The main character goes into Norman Bates' basement at one point, where she finds his mother's mummified corpse.
The Evil – 9.0 Basement Evil Score
There's not much that's scarier than a portal to Hell. That's what The Evil offers: it tells the story of a home that's supposedly set on a sulfur pit in New Mexico. However, when one of the characters accidentally opens a trap door to the basement, the people living in the home discover that the basement is actually a portal to Hell.
Get Out – 9.6 Basement Evil Score
Everything about Get Out attempts to set you up for a tradeoff that never comes. In Get Out, filmmaker Jordan Peele evokes a number of traditional horror tropes, but just as quickly subverts those tropes. In the basement, the main character Chris undergoes hypnosis. When he does, he goes to a horrifying place known only as the Sunken Place.
The Silence of the Lambs – 10.0 Basement Evil Score
This is the most terrifying basement on the list, and for good reason. The Silence of the Lambs is a battle between two serial killers: Hannibal Lecter and Buffalo Bill. The more antagonistic serial killer, Buffalo Bill, kidnaps women, then traps them in a dry well in his basement, where he starves them until it becomes easier to skin them.
These horror movies are all horrifying for different reasons. However, there is one interesting thread tying them all together: they all utilize terrifying basements as the backdrop for at least part of the horror. Whether you have an interest in thematic elements as they vary between films or you're just looking to see a good horror movie, one of these movies could satiate your desire.
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7 Tips for Creating the Perfect Website
These days, a professional-looking website is a clear must-have for any business, blog, online store or non-profit organization. But that not just any website will do!
Follow our 7 tips to create a website that sets you apart.
1. Set a Clear Goal
Make sure to start with a clear goal for your website. Is the primary goal to sell your products? Create a community? Provide information?
Whatever your goal may be, your site should be reflected through language and design, taking into consideration also your target audience.
2. Create a Mobile Responsive Website
Do you know that almost every shopper in a retail store will compare a product online before making a purchase? More than 50% of all searches now come from mobile devices, and a greater percentage of online shoppers that finalize their purchases on mobile devices also continue to grow.
All this makes it quintessential for you to have a mobile responsive website. It should render efficiently on any smartphone, tablet, or even television screens. this will also make it easier to navigate your website on any device.
3. Easier Navigation
Effective navigation refers to how easy it is for your users to access the various pages on your site. Good site navigation is beneficial for your website and business in so many ways.
Longer Visits & Reduced Bounce Rates: A website that is easy to navigate increases the time spent by visitors. They are more likely to spend time exploring your site and searching for information. If they find that your site is difficult to navigate, they are highly likely to leave, thus increasing the bounce rate.
Increased Purchases: Strategic navigation makes it easy for customers to view and purchase products. It provides a clear path or direction to buying your products. This results in increasing your chances of selling more products if you have an online store.
There are many more benefits of creating a website that is easy to navigate.
As a rule of thumb, try to:
Keep the main menu limited to 5 clear tabs
Make sure all the related pages are organized under these 5 tabs
Make it easy to get back to the home page with just a single click
Provide an easy-to-use search bar as well
4. Quality Web Hosting
Hosting can be considered as your website's foundation. There are many reasons why you should choose a high-quality hosting provider.
High Uptime: A quality hosting service provides very high uptime. This allows your visitors to find your website up and running at all times. A poor quality web hosting service can mean high downtime and sending off a significant number of your visitors.
Higher Security: High-quality web hosting also means a high level of security. This will allow you to store all kinds of information on the servers without any worries. Your website and database will be less vulnerable to potential threats.
Faster Loading: Page load speed is one of the most important factors for your visitors. It is also an important ranking factor in Google's search algorithm. Only a quality hosting service can provide faster speeds.
And it is possible to find high-quality, free hosting services that provide all these benefits.
5. Create Original Content
Original web content helps you stand out from the crowd in the digital world. Your website should have original, unique, informative, and focused content to provide value.
There are many ways in which quality content can make a difference.
Increases Credibility: Original content helps demonstrate your authority in your niche. When your target audience, partners, and other stakeholders see your in-depth knowledge in your niche, it builds trust and confidence.
Improved Search Rankings: Original and high-quality content also helps improve your search engine rankings. It is also recommended to add a blog to your website and update it regularly with new and unique content.
When your website is updated regularly with fresh content, it will further contribute to improved search rankings.
6. Add Blog & Live Chat
Make sure to add a blog and live chat feature to your website. This can be a great way to establish your authority in your niche and generate quality link profile. A well-maintained blog means that Google will have new content to crawl and index regularly, which may increase your organic rankings and this increase organic traffic to your site.
7. Keep Future Growth in Mind
When creating your website, it is important to keep your business' future growth in mind. Your business is going to grow with time. It will be required to expand your website too. This needs to be addressed both at the website's design and hosting levels. New pages and content will need to be added. Besides, your site will require more storage space and resources to accommodate the growth in content and data.
Some of the points that need to be addressed in this regard include the following:
Always choose a reputable platform for designing and hosting your website.
The design should be flexible, allowing you to expand as and when required.
Choose a platform that can support larger websites. If your business grows, it should be easy to find a plan to accommodate your new website with more content, data, and features.
Once you have chosen a platform, migrating to another host can be difficult and time-consuming.
A website is a dynamic entity that supplements your business. It is best to learn more about website creation stats. This will help you get deeper insights into creating a better website.
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Top 7 Chess Championships Coming Up in 2019-20
All over the world people are playing chess but not just in their living rooms. Did you know that there are several international chess tournaments happening every month? Professional chess players don't just play for fun, they play for prizes and money too.
Here are the top 7 chess championships that are coming up in 2019 and 2020:
1. Nov 6-10: Superbet Rapid & Blitz in Bucharest
This is the sixth part of the 2019 Grand Chess Tour where the winners will move forward to the Grand Finale happening in December in London. The tour regulars play rapid games against each other.
2. Nob 10-16:European Club Cup in Montenegro
This is the 35th annual European Club Cup and the 24th annual Women's European Club Cup that are taking place in the same event. There are some defending champions in both groups: Mednyi Vsadnik from Saint Petersburg, Alkaloid, AVE Novy Bor, Obiettivo RIsarcimento Padova, and others.
3. Nov 12-23: World Senior Championships in Bucharest
This championship is very unique in that it is limited to players over the ages of 50+ and 65+. And the prize is much higher this year. It's a whopping €46,000. The list of participants includes 22 grandmasters. Top contestants include Kiril Georgiev, Darcy Lima, Zuruab Sturua, Mihail Marin, Vladislav Nevednichy, Alexander Shabalov, and Alex Yermolinsky.
4. Nov 16-24: Spanish Championships in Marbella, Spain
The Spanish Championships are planned to be played at the Hotel Fuerte Marbella in the beautiful city of Marbella. The event consists of 9-round Swiss events with a 90 minutes limit per game. What makes these games unique is that each player has 30 seconds to play their next move. The winning prize is €5,000.
5. Nov 22-26: Tata Steel India Rapid & Blitz in Kolkata
This is the seventh part of the 2019 Grand Chess Tour and the four winners will reach the semi-finals in London. The prize fund totals $350,000 currently. This event is the third of the five rapid and blitz events in this year's tour.
6. Jan 11-12: 2020 US Junior Chess Congress – Santa Clara, US
This is an official USCF National Championship and it's based on age. This event is for kids of all ages from 6 years old all the way to 20-year-olds. There are no money prizes just trophies and medals and the event lasts the whole weekend.
7. Feb 15-17: 2020 US Amateur Team West National Championship – Burlingame, US
This is a 3-day event happening in Burlingame California where teams compete against each for trophies and plaques. This event is for kids of all ages as well and will run from Saturday to Monday.
There are a lot of championships and tournaments around the world. And if you want to improve your chess skills check out Chessable for the best online chess classes anywhere. An online chess platform like Chessable will teach you the best techniques and openings to help you perform better at these tournaments and bring home a prize!
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7 Movies to Inspire You to Succeed in College & Life
While many people are sure that spending time in front of the screen can only harm one's desire to study and participate in college life, that is not always the case. A multitude of popular movies has the power of motivating the youth to conquer new heights. Whether you want a little 2-hour break to get your mind off all the campus life stress or need an extra push toward succeeding in college, there are many movies to do both simultaneously. Our professional EssayShark writers recommend these seven movies to inspire you to succeed in college and life, so grab some popcorn and enjoy!
1. The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)
The protagonist of the story is Chris Gardner, a hard-working man, and a loving father to his young son, who experiences major struggles in life, both in his job and his relationships. In order to break the circle of misfortunes, Chris, played by Will Smith, undertakes an unpaid internship position at a successful company and fights his way up the ladder toward a paid job.
While some of the scenes will make you feel sorry for the man and his child, the film itself is pierced with hope, dedication, and, yes, the pursuit of happiness. If you needed somebody to tell you that everything gets better if you work hard enough, Will Smith is here for you.
2. Dead Poets Society (1989)
The film follows a young English teacher, John Keating, who is passionate about inspiring his students to follow their dreams and aspirations. While teaching poetry in a conservative all-male boarding school, Keating brings innovative and unique approaches to the classroom. "Seize the moment" is essentially the lesson the educator is imposing upon his students, and the tagline "He was their inspiration" could not be closer to the truth.
If you still think that the education system is developed with the purpose of demolishing any sign of one's personality, this is the movie you should watch. Even though classical poetry, you may be able to discover your previously unknown passions. So, learn how to seize the moment while being at school through watching "Dead Poets Society."
3. School of Rock (2003)
Are you still convinced that learning anything at school is always boring, and your personal interests can only be explored outside of the classroom? Well, you haven't seen "School of Rock" yet. History and science can be taken into account while talking about essentially any subject you're passionate about, and Dewey Finn, played by Jack Black, is here to prove the point. Love for music and passion for performance can transform unhappy upper-class kids into the fiery individuals, who are ready to light the stage up at any given moment. And all without leaving the classroom, so imagine what you can get inspired for in college!
4. Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993)
We all know there might be a class or two in college you just go to in order to pass and get the credit. What if we told you that such could be changed with the right approach and mutual goal between the teachers and students? Whoopi Goldberg undertakes the role of Deloris van Cartier, who, in turn, reprises her persona as Sister Mary Clarence. If the most uncontrollable of the teenagers can get passionate about singing in a choir, what stops you from being interested in those classes you need for credit? If to combine the ideas from "Sister Act 2" with, for example, "Dead Poets Society," do you think there's anything that you cannot achieve during your college years and further in life?
5. 21 (2008)
The movie follows a group of college students and their professor, collectively known as the MIT blackjack team, who engage in gambling and card-counting techniques in order to raise money for tuition and retirement. While college math classes may seem complicated, imagine fooling the casinos in Las Vegas with formulas! Adventures and intrigues are an important part of the plot, and the entire story is framed by one question: "What are you ready to do to dazzle the scholarship directors?" The film will surely leave you inspired not to zone out in your next class, apply the theory in real life, and think out of the box. All of the said emotions are only supported by the fact that the movie is based upon a real story.
6. Pay It Forward (2000)
Maybe, you're in need of something emotional rather than purely motivational? "Pay It Forward" is based upon a novel by Catherine Ryan, and it suggests the easiest way of changing the world for the better. A 12-year-old decides that doing a favor for three people and asking each of them to do the same for the other three people. The story examines the ideas of kindness and healing, and some of the episodes are sure to make you emotional. So, if you've ever wondered if there is a way for one person to change the world, – here it is.
7. Life Is Beautiful (1997)
Sometimes, all we need is a little inspiration to remain positive and do our best to get through struggles. "Life Is Beautiful" is an Italian movie, which follows the story of Guido, a Jewish man, whose family is sent to a concentration camp during the years of World War II. Guido tries his best to protect his young from the new reality and says that they are competing with other families. The story is beautifully emotional, despite being developed in a dark setting, and it teaches you that optimism is the best way to remain strong in the face of struggle.
If you've ever struggled to find motivation for being the best version of yourself both in college and life, be sure to check these movies. Whether you're concerned with finding your true passion or being optimistic at times, each of the films will become the push toward a better life. Also, a short break from studying while getting motivated to study more, – what is a better way to succeed in college?
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7 Popular Classic Movies Turned Into Gaming Hits
Showbiz is all about the CGI, high definition graphics, the action and the glitz and glam, all of which is often mimicked by leading gaming brands. The unique partnership between the movie and the gaming industry has on more than one occasion successfully delivered a masterpiece, allowing fans to be a part of the action, romance or fun depending on their movie preference.
One of the biggest industries to boom in 2019 is the online casino industry. The success of video slots based on movies has thrived through the availability of free online slots and as a result, there have been a number of fascinating releases to grip the attention of online audience. According to accurate readings from both movie critics and gaming providers, these are the 10 most popular movies morphed into video gaming.
This golden oldie has proved to be an incredible movie hit with a rather intense storyline. The game is just as intense as you once again witness Russell Crowe perform his artful warrior strategies over 50 paylines and 5 reels. What makes this box office hit remain a popular choice amongst gamers is the 100 free spins bonus round.
It seems like Superman has been transformed from a comic character into movies, series, games and all sorts of paraphernalia. It goes without saying that this is one comic hero who will most assuredly remain in the top 7 rankings simply based on the popularity of this DC Comic character. On another note, the second Superman and Man of Steel are also included under the title and can also be found in gaming lobbies.
No list is complete without the mention of Batman. The Dark Knight Rises was made famous before its release, when fans caught wind of it. What made it a memorable movie turned game was the unfortunate loss of Heath Ledger, a famous Hollywood actor with a bright future ahead, taken far too soon. However, fans are still lapping up the excitement trough the video slot game which has been redesigned to deliver a multitude of bonus features while unlocking snippets of the movie.
Way ahead of its times, in both the movie and the gaming industry, Planet of the Apes has managed to collect a number of fans thanks to outstanding graphics and an intricate appealing gaming interface. Andy Serkisis the mastermind behind the movie and NetEnt is the expert gaming provider to have recreated the movie into a gaming hit.
Once a classic, always a classic. Pink Panther may be more popular in the gaming realm as our current generation evolves and forgets the classic cartoon hits many enjoyed as kids. Now available for adults, Pink Panther is a progressive jackpot creation from NetEnt and a favourite amongst classical movie and cartoon lovers as well as high rollers.
No doubt Sylvester Stallone will be making an appearance as one of the top movie hits, full stop. Now gamers too can enjoy the classic movie theme music, high hits and a number of bonus features which just brings back the world of memories!
Now this is one blockbuster to live on with the immortals. Although a true classic, the game can still be found in many gaming lobbies.
Although these are classic movies and the millennial player prefers to enjoy more modern gaming hits, there are also a number available. Twilight, Jumanji, Ted, Jurassic Park and several others have been released in the past year. So should there be any recent movies to make millions, you can bet on it, it will only be a matter of time before it turns into a gaming sensation.
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DAD BRAINS Releasing New 7″ EP 'Dadditude' on June 14
(Out Digitally on June 7)First Single "Fathers Day" Now Streaming
"Father's Day" Official Music Video
California punks Dad Brains return with their latest 7″ colored vinyl/EP 'Dadditude' on June 14. The 4 track EP will be available digitally via all DSPs on June 7th.
Vinyl is on sale starting this Friday, May 31 at: https://shop.piratespressrecords.com/.
Frontman Pat Pedraza says, "I've never heard of a Fathers Day song in my life, so I was like, hey, we might actually do something original???? Hahahaha. As most of us know, it's kinda challenging to be original nowadays. I couldn't ask for anything more with this video and the fun we had shooting it. Families, friends, and kids getting together, kids playing instruments, getting food and water balloons launched at us, and a 20-year-old with a camera filming it…This was the highlight of my musical career so far!!!!
This band of new dads/longtime musicians (members have been in bands such as No Motiv, The Missing 23rd, Creep Division, and The F-ing Wrath) started out as a creative outlet to share the trials, tribulations, and awesome-ness of dadhood. Their 2018 self-titled EP caught on with listeners and a legion of like-minded moms and dads, which led to the split 'MerryX-Mas' EP with fellow punk parents The Ramoms, released last winter.
With their latest EP 'Dadditude', Dad Brains continue to mine their shared experiences of fatherhood on new tracks that examine the fears, anxieties and sheer joy that all parents experience.
Dad Brains will be playing a pair of local Ventura, CA shows around the release of "Dadditude" on June 14 and 16. See show flyer below.
Daddy Guilt
Dadditude
Dad Brains:
Patrick Pedraza-Vocals
Matt Kash-Guitar
John Crerar-Drums
Craig Kasamis-Bass
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Sabroso Craft Beer, Taco & Music Festival
Powered By Gringo Bandito
Expands To Two Days At Doheny State Beach In Southern California
Saturday, April 6 & Sunday, April 7
With Performances From The Offspring, Flogging Molly,
Bad Religion, Descendents, Good Charlotte, Black Flag & More
Plus Unlimited Tastings From Over 150 Craft Beers,
Gourmet Tacos, Lucha Libre Style Wrestling & More
Tickets On Sale Friday, February 1 At 10:00 AM PT
Now in its sixth year, Sabroso Craft Beer, Taco & Music Festival powered by Gringo Bandito has announced its biggest event yet. After selling out its flagship date in Dana Point, CA for two years in a row, this year's Southern California festival expands to two days on Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7 at picturesque Doheny State Beach, with additional tour dates for early 2019 to be announced soon.
Produced by premier music festival production company Synergy Global Entertainment, Inc. (SGE) and California's most successful and respected craft beer festival producer Brew Ha Ha Productions, Sabroso Craft Beer, Taco & Music Festival will feature performances from The Offspring, Flogging Molly, Bad Religion, Descendents, Good Charlotte, Black Flag, and more, with craft beer tastings (until 4:00 P.M.) from some of the best breweries in the country. Delectable tacos from the region's top chefs and restaurants will be available for purchase, and attendees can enjoy Lucha Libre style wrestling, lawn games, contests, and more.
Dexter Holland of The Offspring says, "Sabroso is now a WEEKEND of our favorite things: tacos, craft beer and great bands!"
CEO of Synergy Global Entertainment and Sabroso co-producer John Reese, says, "We couldn't ask for a more perfect lineup and a more perfect location inside of California State Parks…The Offspring, Flogging Molly, Bad Religion, Descendents, Black Flag, and all of the other great acts we have over the weekend… it really doesn't get better than this. Between the music, unlimited craft beer tastings, tacos, wrestling and more, Sabroso is a can't miss weekend!"
"There is so much to be excited about this year at Sabroso!" adds Sabroso co-producer Cameron Collins of Brew Ha Ha Productions, which celebrates its 10th year in 2019. "There will be more tacos than ever before, with an even greater variety offered…we're talking carne asada, grilled fish, fried fish, shrimp, lobster, chicken, al pastor, and more! In addition to the crazy amount of insane tacos, we have some of the most sought after breweries and beers on the planet participating! It's literally a brewery lineup that craft beer fanatics dream about: Russian River Brewing (Santa Rosa, CA), Burgeon Beer Company (Carlsbad, CA), MadeWest Brewing Co. (Ventura, CA), The Shop Beer Co. (Phoenix, AZ), Modern Times (San Diego, CA), Artifex Brewing (San Clemente, CA), Chapman Crafted (Orange, CA). This year's brewery lineup is possibly the strongest we have ever had – it's going to be absolutely incredible!"
The music lineup for Sabroso Craft Beer, Taco & Music Festival is as follows (subject to change):
Saturday, April 6: Flogging Molly, Bad Religion, Good Charlotte, Lagwagon, Strung Out, The Suicide Machines, and D.I.
Sunday, April 7: The Offspring, Descendents, Black Flag, Face To Face, Plague Vendor, Red City Radio, and Orange Blossom Special
Sabroso Craft Beer, Taco & Music Festival kicks off at 1:00 PM each day (with doors for Early Entry and VIP guests opening at Noon, to allow for an added hour of tastings). During tastings (available until 4:00 PM), craft beer lovers 21+ can choose from over 150 craft beers from the finest breweries in the nation. Tastings will feature tons of local favorites, with an initial list of breweries including: Artifex Brewing Company, Burgeon Beer Co., MadeWest Brewing Co., Chapman Crafted Beer, Fall Brewing Company, Modern Times Beer, Docent Brewery, Noble Ale Works, Russian River Brewing Company, and many more to be announced.
Attendees are also invited to sample all flavors of Gringo Bandito—Dexter Holland of The Offspring's top rated hot sauce—during the event.
This year will mark the 9th Annual Gringo Bandito Chronic Tacos Challenge, where professional eaters from around the world compete for cash prizes and the highly-coveted title of Chronic Tacos Eating Champion. World-champion competitive eater Takeru Kobayashi, from Nagano, Japan returns to defend his 2018 Gringo Bandito Chronic Tacos Eating Champion title, where he devoured an astonishing 154 tacos in 10 minutes.
Additionally, taco creations from food vendors will compete for the coveted Sabroso "Best Of Show," awarded by a panel of food judges.
Lucha Libre style wrestling stars from across the globe will take to the ring battling for the title of Sabroso Champion, as multiple qualifying wrestling matches take place throughout the weekend, with one final championship match. Renowned Mexico City luchador Cesar Gonzalez (Silver King)—who is more widely known for his role as Ramses, the villain wrestling champion in the film Nacho Libre (starring Jack Black)—will return to Sabroso this year to defend his 2018 title of "King Of The Ring."
Tickets for Sabroso Craft Beer, Taco & Music Festival go on sale Friday, February 1 at 10:00 AM PT at www.SabrosoTacoFest.com,with Single Day tickets starting at $59.50 (plus fees), Single Day Early Entry tickets starting at $69.50 (plus fees), and Weekend tickets starting at $89.50 (plus fees), while supplies last. For this family-friendly event, kids 7 and under get in free with an adult ticket holder.
Single Day and Weekend VIP Lounge tickets will also be available for purchase and include: One VIP admission ticket (Single Day or Weekend) to Sabroso Festival; a dedicated VIP entry lane into the venue; one hour early entry for up to 4 hours of craft beer tastings (Noon – 4:00 PM, 21+ only); and access to the Sabroso VIP Lounge, which includes: exclusive craft beer tastings (Noon – 4:00 PM, 21+ only), a view of the Main Stage, comfortable areas to sit and relax, a VIP bar, private restrooms, convenient food options available for purchase, and a dedicated merchandise stand for convenient shopping.
At last year's sold out Sabroso Craft Beer, Taco & Music Festival powered by Gringo Bandito at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, CA, 8,500 attendees gathered under the California sunshine for an afternoon of complimentary craft beer tasting with over 40 of the best breweries from Southern California and beyond, gourmet street tacos and more, and Lucha Libre style wrestlers competed throughout the day as the waves of the Pacific crashed behind their beachside ring.
A portion of the proceeds from Sabroso will be donated to the Doheny State Beach Interpretive Association (DSBIA), the non-profit cooperating association of Doheny State Beach, dedicated to the protection of the park's beaches, facilities, marine refuge and its historical, cultural and social stories. Sabroso will also partner with Big Brother Big Sister, who are known for providing strong and enduring, one-to-one, professionally supported mentoring relationships for youth facing adversity.
Doheny State Beach is easily accessible by car from Los Angeles County, San Diego County, the Inland Empire, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Tucson, the San Joaquin Valley, and via flights to Orange County's John Wayne Airport.
The festival producers encourage attendees to drink responsibly.
Sponsors for Sabroso Craft Beer, Taco & Music Festival include: Rockstar Energy Drink, Milagro Tequila, Wienerschnitzel, Takis, Chronic Tacos, Del Real Foods, Jarritos, Gringo Bandito, and many more.
For more on Sabroso Craft Beer, Taco & Music Festival powered by Gringo Bandito, visit:
www.SabrosoTacoFest.com
CD Review: Emigrate "A Million Degrees"
Knocked Loose Debut New Video for "The Rain"
A Light Divided Vocalist Jaycee Clark Talks About the Bands New Album "Choose Your Own Adventure"
The White Swan Reveal New Single, "Inamorato". EP Set for Release in September
Baroness Release "Gold & Grey" on June 14 Via Braxan Hymns
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NASCAR Racing returning to NBC on Saturday, July 1st at 7 p.m. EST from Daytona International Speedway | NBC's Sports Food Trucks in the Orlando-Daytona area THIS WEEK!
In celebration of NASCAR Racing's returning to NBC on Saturday, July 1st at 7 p.m. EST from Daytona International Speedway, NBC's Sports Food Trucks will be making several stops in the Orlando-Daytona area THIS THURSDAY, JUNE 29th– SATURDAY, JULY 1st !
We invite you to come out and enjoy the different food themes inspired by your favorite NASCAR drivers! NASCAR fans of all ages will enjoy the NBC Race Flag Chips Truck, NASCAR on NBC Go-Go Snow Cones Truck, and NASCAR on NBC Racecar-B-Q Truck. There will also be opportunities for attendees to participate in activities, games, and enter-to-win prizes. Below is the list of stops the food trucks will be located throughout Thursday, June 29 – Saturday, July 1st.
6 – 7:30 p.m. ET – New Smyrna Speedway (3939 State Road 44 West New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168)
Noon – 4 p.m. ET – Oceanfront Park / Daytona Beach Bandshell (70 Boardwalk, Daytona Beach, FL 32118)
8-10 p.m. ET – Dirty Harry's (705 Main St Daytona Beach, FL 32118)
Noon – 2 p.m. ET – Daytona Flea Classic Car Show (1425 Tomoka Farms Rd, Daytona Beach, FL 32124)
5 – 7 p.m. ET – Daytona Beach Brewing Company's 3 Year Anniversary Party (482 Fentress Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114)
Mark Hamill's Pop Culture Quest Set For Fall 2016
Doctor Dilznik and The Last Rekrute Heading to Television
Syfy and Philips Announce First Ever Transmedia Lighting Experience for Sharknado and Sharknado 2 In-home Screening
"The Wonder Years: The Complete Series" Now Available to Pre-Order!
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Product Feature: V2 Pro Series 7 Vaporizer Kit
When it comes to vaporizers, I have been on the search for the perfect tool. V2 is a company that I found and and offers one hell of a product. That product is the V2 Pro Series 7 Kit includes everything . This is the one-stop tool for all your vaping needs. Some of the new features include like variable voltage and temperature settings. These are items that I specifically look for in a vaporizer. Another outstanding feature on the Series 7 is that it has a bigger storage capacity and solid battery life.
If you are familiar with the Series 3 vape pen then this is not new for I zoned in on the Series 7 since it offers cartridges for for add-on like loose leaf, e-liquid and wax. If you purchase this kit above that we are feature luckily it comes with both the e-liquid and loose leaf cartridges. Otherwise, they the cartridges are available to purchase individually. But let me tell you have these three cartridges today makes this the one of the best choices for all-in-one vaporizers.
One of my main urks about this product originally was the button pressing to get to where you need to get. I am used to it now and definitely have no issue but it did take a little bit to become a habit. To turn it on you have to click fast five times. Then you have to press two more times within a half a second…(Confused a little?)…then still flashing each of the three lines and you will be able to press it again when the level you want is lit. Lastly, once your temperature is chosen you hold the button for about 5-7 seconds which will turn on the heater. It turns off about a short period on its own and you press the button three times to turn it fully off and you will see a red light flash.
Overall, I have been very satisfied so far with this product. Once you get used to the routine above it just feels natural and I was worried at first it would be annoying but honestly not at all. I also love that the Series 7 has this smart technology so that it recognizes which cartridge type you have inserted and automatically heat to optimum vaporizing temperature. This allows you to just relax and enjoy!
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A Conversation with the Creator and Stars of New Film "5 to 7"
Victor Levin is a four time Emmy nominee whose work includes writing for such shows as "The Larry Sanders Show" and writing and producing the very popular "Mad About You" and "Mad Men." This week his latest project, the romantic comedy "5-7," which he both wrote and directed, opens. He was joined in our conversation with the two stars of the film, Anton Yelchin ("Star Trek") and French actress Berenice Marlohe ("Skyfall"). They made a pretty formidable trio!
Mike Smith: Victor, what was your inspiration, if any, to write the film?
Victor Levin: I love to write about love, Michael. I think it's the most interesting subject and one of the best things we have going as human beings. I can't imagine life without it and I think it's most inspiring wherever it goes. In this particular case, I was traveling in Paris in the late 1980s with my girlfriend at the time. We stayed at the home of some friends of hers who were older and married and they lived…they had…this kind of marriage. We went to a party and I saw the husband, I saw the wife. And I saw the girlfriend and I saw the boyfriend. I didn't know what to do. I didn't know who to talk to. My girlfriend to just keep my mouth shut and my eyes open and I might learn something new. And she was right. It was all very elegantly done. It was all very elegantly choreographed. Like the film says, there are rules and obligations. No one is ever embarrassed. And it was the way these people chose to solve what was, to them, the problem of monogamy. And I had to accept the fact, as a middle-American suburban kid, that there were other philosophy's of life in the world. There were many, many ways to look at how we go about arranging our lives. It may not be for me, except for as a story, but it was a fascinating obstacle. It was a fascinating starting-off point for the story. And a real eye opener for me personally.
MS: You have quite a few writing credits but haven't been behind the camera that much. Was this project something you felt you HAD to direct to preserve your vision?
VL: Yes. The film is, as you know, a little bit of romance and a little bit of comedy mixed together. And that is a very fragile mixture…it's something that has to be done just so. The movie has to make you laugh but it also has to make you cry. You have to balance it just right. If it makes you laugh TOO much, it will not make you cry. There has to be a balance in very scene, with every joke. I knew what I wanted and I was not going to give it away to anybody else to direct. This was something that was either not going to be made or it was going to be made by me.
MS: Thank you. Anton, first off, a belated happy birthday (the actor turned 26 on March 11).
ANTON YELCHIN: Thank you.
MS: What attracted you to the project?
AY: The screenplay. I read it and thought it was really, really…wonderful. It was funny and also very moving. When you read a script and walk away from it having really enjoyed it and been moved by it…that's the reason I did the film.
MS: Brian is a very change-of-pace role. Was that something you were trying branch into?
AY: I'm not consciously trying to branch out into any certain role. I just really loved this character a lot. His journey was entirely relatable. I think one of the things that all human beings have to learn is how to deal with things that end. What, if anything, do we try to hold on to? And how that decision constructs meaning in our lives. I found it both very moving and very relatable.
MS: Thank you. Ms. Marlohe, same question.
BERENICE MARLOHE: I loved the script. I loved the dialogue. I loved that the script was about relationships…about real human beings. I love that it was a love story. About relationships. And I loved that it made you question things in general. Here, the plot of "5-7" may seem unconventional but I think it shows relationships in another point of view. It deals with love and, as Victor said, there are many different ways of loving. Love can last. Even if it doesn't LAST, it can be eternal. It's an emotion that is pure and beautiful.
MS: Victor mentioned that he had come across this type of relationship while in France. Do you know anyone that has this type of relationship?
BM: (laughing) Everyone thinks this only happens in France. I'm sure it happens all around the world!
MS: What are you each working on next?
VL: I've written another romance that I hope will also have some good laughs in it. I'm also working on the STARZ comedy "Survivor's Remorse," which is a half-hour comedy on the STARZ network, loosely inspired by the life of Lebron James. He's an executive producer on the show. It's the only time that my office will be next to Lebron James' office (laughs). I plan to enjoy that as much as possible. I'll do some writing and directing for them, as well as producing.
AY: I have a couple films coming out. "Broken Horses" actually comes out the week after "5-7." And I'm going to start "Star Trek 3" soon…ish. I also have a couple other films I just finished.
VL: He's very busy, Michael. He's actually shooting a film now, during this interview! (laughs)
BM: I just finished a comedy produced by Will Ferrell, starring Will Ferrell and Kristen Wiig. And then I have a sci-fi movie coming out called "Revolt." And I also have the next Terrence Malick film ("Weightless") with Michael Fassbender and Christian Bale.
MS: Final question. Anton, I'm sure you've been sworn to secrecy so Victor, if you or Ms. Marlohe have any clues about what "Star Trek 3" is going to be about I'd love to hear them.
VL: (laughing) All I can tell you, Michael, is that I'll be the first one in line.
MS: I'll be standing right next to you!
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Film Review "Furious 7"
Starring: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, and Jason Statham
Directed By: James Wan
Our Score: 3.5 out 5 Stars
You know what? You really don't need to any of the other movies in "The Fast and The Furious" franchise. This a series that's gone from being about petty street racing thieves to illegal street racers globetrotting and fighting villain's born from the military's disenfranchised. If your idea of fun is watching cars parachute out of a plane and attack like a swarm of Navy SEALS or a car driving through three skyscrapers, then "Furious 7" is going to make your pants explode.
So what's the story? A die hard "Furious" fan could probably lay out the little intricate details better than I can because I haven't watched all of them. But it's not a deep story that requires cliff notes. It's a fairly simple story that anyone can acquaint themselves with quickly. The crew, Dominic (Diesel), Brian (Walker), Luke (Dwayne Johnson), Letty (Michelle Rodriguez), Roman (Tyrese Gibson) and Tej (Chris Bridges) are all back in the states, trying to maintain normal lives. However, hunting them one by one is the baddie of the film, Deckard (Statham). He's a highly trained, professional, killer. The crew needs to get back together once again to turned become the hunters. But they'll need to get a computer program that will track down the illusive Deckard.
There's more to it than that, but I mean, who cares? Sure there are some blasé subplots, but you didn't pay for a movie ticket to watch Dominic and Letty rekindle their romance or Brian attempting to live the suburbanite lifestyle. Hell no. You came to watch a camera follow wet hot, dripping girls, do things in slow motion, and watch cars whiz by at stupid high speeds, with stupid big explosions, and other stupid action that will leave you looking thunderstruck. "Furious 7" delivers that and more.
The problem with a movie that's so exciting in terms of its action, is that it makes the emotional or dramatic scenes that much more stodgy. Obviously this is Paul Walker's last film and it was important for the franchise, the actors, and everyone involved to send him off in a respectable way. But it really does nothing for me. This is a movie that has a predator drone fly around L.A and unblinkingly fires off missiles and blast it's machine guns wildly, possibly killing numerous off-screen civilians. I'm not too concerned that Brian's character gets to walk off peacefully into the sun with a catastrophic body count taking place.
What "Furious 7" needs to do is trim some story fat so that we have nothing, but the prime cut. But is "Furious 7" the action movie of the year? That's yet to be seen with "Mad Max: Fury Road" coming out on the horizon. "Furious 7" will probably be the most profitable. Since watching the first "The Fast and the Furious" movie back in 2001, it's definitely transitioned away from the somewhat respectable street racing movie that set the trend for others that followed it. It's been a slow transition to the insane ride of "Furious 7" that attempts to one up every outlandish stunt. What we have after 14 years of treading through frivolous story is an insanely cartoonish movie. And that's not necessarily a bad thing.
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Complimentary Passes to an Orlando, FL Screening of "Furious 7" [ENDED]
©2015 Universal
IN THEATERS AND IMAX APRIL 3RD. RATED PG-13.
If you would like to enter for a chance to win tickets to the following advance screening below, please leave a comment below with who is your favorite character in the Fast and Furious franchise? Winners will be chosen on a RANDOM BASIS on Friday March 27th. Five winners will be awarded an ADMIT TWO passes and will be notified via email. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Only one entry per person/per household. Must be 13 years or older to enter to win. Employees of all promotional partner and their agencies are not eligible.
Theater: AMC Universal IMAX
Date: Wednesday April 1st, 2015
Continuing the global exploits in the unstoppable franchise built on speed, Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Dwayne Johnson lead the returning cast of Furious 7. James Wan directs this chapter of the hugely successful series that also welcomes back favorites Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Elsa Pataky and Lucas Black. They are joined by international action stars new to the franchise including Jason Statham, Djimon Hounsou, Tony Jaa, Ronda Rousey, Nathalie Emmanuel and Kurt Russell. Neal H. Moritz, Vin Diesel and Michael Fottrell return to produce the film written by Chris Morgan.
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"Edge of Tomorrow" Explodes onto Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital HD on October 7
LIVE. DIE. REPEAT.
EDGE OF TOMORROW EXPLODES ONTO BLU-RAY 3D COMBO PACK, BLU-RAY COMBO PACK, DVD and DIGITAL HD ON OCTOBER 7 FROM WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Blu-ray and Digital HD include Over 90 minutes of adrenaline-pumping special features!
Burbank, CA, August 13, 2014 – Live, Die, Repeat when "Edge of Tomorrow" arrives onto Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital HD on October 7 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. Directed by Doug Liman ("The Bourne Identity," "Mr. & Mrs. Smith"), "Edge of Tomorrow" stars Oscar® nominee Tom Cruise ("Born on the Fourth of July," "Jerry Maguire," "Magnolia") and Emily Blunt ("The Devil Wears Prada," "The Adjustment Bureau").
Warner Bros. Pictures' and Village Roadshow Pictures' sci-fi thriller "Edge of Tomorrow" was directed by Liman from a screenplay by Christopher McQuarrie and Jez Butterworth & John-Henry Butterworth, and based on the novel entitled "All You Need is Kill" by Hiroshi Sakurazaka. "Edge of Tomorrow" is the first motion picture to be shot at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden.
"Edge of Tomorrow," was produced by Erwin Stoff, Tom Lassally, Jeffrey Silver, Gregory Jacobs and Jason Hoffs, alongside executive producers Doug Liman, David Bartis, Joby Harold, Hidemi Fukuhara and Bruce Berman, with Tim Lewis and Kim Winther serving as co-producers.
Supporting Cruise and Blunt is an international cast that includes Bill Paxton ("Aliens," HBO's "Big Love"), Brendan Gleeson ("Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1"), Noah Taylor ("Lawless"), Kick Gurry (Australian TV's "Tangle"), Dragomir Mrsic ("Snabba Cash II"), Charlotte Riley ("World Without End"), Jonas Armstrong (BBC TV's "Robin Hood"), Franz Drameh ("Attack the Block"), Masayoshi Haneda ("Emperor") and Tony Way ("The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo").
"Edge of Tomorrow" will be available on Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack for $44.95 and on Blu-ray Combo Pack for $35.99. Both include a digital version of the movie on Digital HD with UltraViolet.* Fans can also own "Edge of Tomorrow" in Digital HD on October 7 via purchase from digital retailers.
The epic action of "Edge of Tomorrow" unfolds in a near future in which an alien race has hit the Earth in an unrelenting assault, unbeatable by any military unit in the world. Major William Cage (Cruise) is an officer who has never seen a day of combat when he is unceremoniously dropped into what amounts to a suicide mission. Killed within minutes, Cage now finds himself inexplicably thrown into a time loop—forcing him to live out the same brutal combat over and over, fighting and dying again…and again. But with each battle, Cage becomes able to engage the adversaries with increasing skill, alongside Special Forces warrior Rita Vrataski (Blunt). And, as Cage and Rita take the fight to the aliens, each repeated encounter gets them one step closer to defeating the enemy.
BLU-RAY AND DVD ELEMENTS
"Edge of Tomorrow" Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack and Blu-ray Combo Pack contain the following special features:
Operation Downfall – Adrenaline Cut
Storming The Beach
Weapons Of The Future
Creatures Not Of This World
On The Edge With Doug Liman
"Edge of Tomorrow" Standard Definition DVD contains the following special features:
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Product Review "ASUS MeMO Pad 7"
After experiencing the ASUS Transformer T100, I wanted to see what else ASUS had new to offer. I came across the ASUS MeMO Pad 7 7-Inch 1 GB Tablet, but from the moment I took it out of the box, I knew I wasn't thrilled. The tablet takes quite a while to turn on, which is probably since I have been playing with a Acer Chromebook, which boots in a mere seconds. The tablet is too big for one hand and too small for two hands, so I felt awkward trying to maneuver it in my hands. ASUS is saying that this is one of their thinnest and lightest MeMO Pads, so it is definitely small but in terms of lightness, I felt that it had a little extra weight to it then I actually expected. If I take my iPad Mini compared this, it is not much lighter.
The technical guts of the device are as follows: 1.33 GHz Quad-Core Intel Atom processor, Android 4.4 KitKat. It comes with an 16 GB Storage expandable by 64 GB with micro SD, 1 GB RAM. There is also a 2 MP Front Camera and 5 MP Rear Camera with Auto focus (1080p Video Recording). Besides the boot time, the device is otherwise pretty smooth since it comes with a powerful Intel Atom Quad-Core processor. The picture quality on the device is also solid. The colors are vibrant, clear and bright with the IPS Display with 170-degree wide viewing angles.
Some of the features that are included with this are ASUS HomeCloud, which is a one-stop destination to access your video and music streaming across cloud storage. It also auto-uploads photos from your device. The camera has several different neat features including Time Rewind, which allows you to rewind your photos and never miss an important moment. All Smile, which gives you to the option to pick the perfect smile. Smart Remove gives you the option to easily remove unwanted moving objects from your photos like photo bombers. Last is Auto Selfie, which takes high resolution selfies with the rear camera without worrying about missing a person.
Other features at the ASUS MeMO Pad 7 include is a brand new interface called ASUS Zen UI. It is customizable to your own personality. It comes with eMusic to play and download music with your given 75 complimentary music downloads from ASUS. Also includes is Zinio, which gives you access to 5000+ digital magazines from around the world and you even get 6 free Mini-Subscriptions to your favorite magazines and a $10 voucher at registration. Lastly since this is only 16GB storage, there is the ASUS WebStorage Service available, which allows to you get 500GB of online storage free for 2 years. So you see that there are some decent features included with this device but I personal wasn't very wowed. I would rather stick with a slightly larger and more functional Samsung Galaxy Tab.
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We've all heard that skipping meals is the fastest way to slow your weight loss progress. But, what if I told you it could actually speed up your metabolism and burn stubborn body fat? Intermittent fasting (also referred to as "IF") is the practice of only eating your caloric requirements during certain times of the day or week. The rest of the time, you fast.
Eat Stop Eat: Fast for 24-hours one day a week.
LeanGains: Eat all meals during a specific window of time, like noon to 8 p.m.
Warrior Diet: Eat just one meal a day, typically dinner, with total needed calories.
Alternate Day Fasting: Alternate between fasting every other day.
Limiting Calories: Limit calorie intake, like down to 500, for one or two days a week.
In one study, researchers found that intermittent fasting was an effective tool for weight loss in obese individuals. They had participants alternate between eating normally for 24 hours and fasting (or partially fasting) for 24 hours. After three weeks, participants lost four to eight percent of their body fat. After 12 weeks, participants lost 11 to 16 percent body fat. Researchers also noted that intermittent fasting may be more effective at retaining lean mass during weight loss than traditional calorie restriction. Another study recorded similar findings for obese individuals.
There's quite a bit of anecdotal evidence on intermittent fasting and weight loss as well. From fitness forums to YouTube videos, you'll find plenty of success stories to inspire you.
One study found that alternate-day fasting in nonobese individuals led to lowered insulin production. In addition to burning fat, a lower level of insulin means that there is less risk for insulin resistance. And we all know what that means: less risk for diabetes! Interestingly, researchers noted that hunger levels on fasting days did not subside during the study, meaning that it may be difficult for some individuals to keep up the schedule up for the long haul.
Oxidative stress occurs when free radicals interact with our body's all-important molecules, like protein or DNA. When free radicals damage them, it can pave the way for numerous dangerous diseases, including cancer and heart disease. The good news is, one study found that alternate day fasting increased markers of good health, lowered inflammation and reduced oxidative stress in a group of adults over the course of eight weeks. The practice of intermittent fasting also increased antioxidants in the body. Now there's something we all need more of!
Here's an important point to drive home: Just because you're fasting, it doesn't mean you should indulge in junk food on your non-fasting days or hours. In fact, eating processed foods can hamper your weight loss! Fake sugars, preservatives and chemicals will interrupt your body's natural digestion process, which is all the more reason to eat "clean." For example, when you cut out processed sugar, your body will learn how to rely on another source of fuel — fat!
Before you embark on any lifestyle change, it's important to check in with your primary care physician. Fasting should be undertaken with supervision, especially if you are on medication for a chronic condition. If you have recently given birth or are breastfeeding, intermittent fasting is not a good idea.
If you're working on the LeanGains method, for example, start with a broad window of time during the first week. The idea here is to start slow so that your body can make the adjustment. At first, make a commitment to only eat between a 10-hour window, say 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Then, the following week, try to move down to an 8-hour window, like 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This will quickly eliminate mindless grazing outside of a set time frame. Plus, you'll be getting creative in the kitchen to squeeze in all of your nutrients.
Determine your ideal caloric intake. Before you get started, crunch some numbers to find out how much you should be eating every day. Please don't starve yourself! Instead, find a goal that's reasonable for weight loss to prevent you from binging after a fast.
Break your fast with normal meals. Proponents say it's better to eat multiple small meals than a huge meal all at once. Be careful not to overload your system.
Stay hydrated. Drinking water is a great way to help your body detox. It can also help get rid of some of those hunger pangs, especially at first.
Know your limits. It's not recommended to undergo rigorous physical activity while fasting until your body is used to it. Pay attention to how you feel at all times.
And there you have it! Have you tried intermittent fasting? How did it work for you? Let us know in the comments below.


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HomeSingle ReviewsSingle Review: Brett Young, "Sleep Without You"
Single Review: Brett Young, "Sleep Without You"
October 12, 2016 Kevin John Coyne Single Reviews 1
"Sleep Without You"
Written by Kelly Archer, Justin Ebach, and Brett Young
"Sleep Without You" sounds like it's written about a real person.
Perhaps that's damning with faint praise, given that there isn't much positive that I can say about the vocal performance or the songwriting as a whole. Even Darius Rucker never dared to send a Hootie knockoff like this to country radio.
But the girl he's writing about isn't a caricature or a cardboard cut-out. She's a woman with friends and a life that doesn't fully revolve around the guy she's with.
It's a step in the right direction, I guess.
Justin Ebach
Kelly Archer
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I'm inclined to be nicer to this song than I probably should be, and since this will probably be Brett Young's only hit (at least I hope so, we reached our quota on indistinguishably handsome white male acts LONG ago) I'll at least say that I have trouble thinking of "bad" things about it. The melody's nice, Young has an engaging vocal presence, the production isn't overly synthetic (even if it is pretty neutered), and the hook is cute enough to take it above mediocre for me. I'd give this a B-.


The International Society for Artificial Life is pleased to announce the winners of the 2017 ISAL Awards.
After an open nomination process open to all members of the broader Artificial Life community, three committees reviewed the nominations and made recommendations that were then approved by the ISAL board of directors.
For an individual who has made profound contributions to the field of Artificial Life, influencing the work of many others and helping to shape the current state of the field.
For an individual early in their career (pre-tenure) that has already made important contributions to the field of Artificial Life.
For an influential paper published in any venue from five to fifteen years ago (2002 through 2012) that has had a profound impact on the field of Artificial Life.
For a paper published in any venue during the previous calendar year (2016) that shows significant potential to advance the field of Artificial Life.
For the authors of an outstanding project that either teaches about Artificial Life or uses Artificial Life techniques to teach about another topic, or inspires users to learn more on their own.
For an individual who has provided truly exceptional service to the field of Artificial Life, by helping to organize community projects, developing resources, or facilitating the administration of ISAL.


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35 results for Proteins
Can an Antifreeze Protein Also Promote Ice Formation?
https://www.weizmann-usa.org/news-media/news-releases/can-an-antifreeze-protein-also-promote-ice-formation/
Mar 14, 2019... View of a research chip through a microscope: a high concentration of antifreeze proteins ensures that the drops freeze at temperatures that are less cold than usual. The frozen drops are dark. Photo: Bielefeld University
REHOVOT, ISRAEL—March 14, 2019—Antifreeze is life's means of surviving in cold winters: natural antifreeze proteins help fish, insects, plants, and even bacteria live through low temperatures that should turn their liquid parts into deadly shards of ice. Strangely enough, in very cold conditions, the same proteins can also promote the growth of ice crystals. This was the finding of experiments carried out in Israel and Germany using proteins taken from fish and beetles. The results of this study, recently published in The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters, could have implications for understanding the basic processes of ice formation.
TAGS: Environment, Biology, Proteins
A New Route to Blocking Children's Bone Cancer
https://www.weizmann-usa.org/news-media/news-releases/a-new-route-to-blocking-children-s-bone-cancer/
Oct 02, 2019... The lungs of a mouse with untreated Ewing sarcoma (left) contain numerous tumor cells (shown by luminescent colors) that have spread from the bone; the lungs of a mouse treated with a drug reducing the synthesis of glucocorticoids are almost free from the sarcoma (right)
REHOVOT, ISRAEL—October 2, 2019—Ewing sarcoma is a bone cancer that appears mainly in teenagers. Caused by a single defective gene, once it spreads to distant organs it is hard to treat. Researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science have now discovered molecular interactions underlying Ewing sarcomas and proposed a potential treatment that has shown promise in a study in mice. These findings were published in Cell Reports.
TAGS: Cancer, Biology, Cancer treatment, Proteins
Ebola Antibodies at Work
https://www.weizmann-usa.org/news-media/news-releases/ebola-antibodies-at-work/
Oct 07, 2019... In the recurring, deadly Ebola outbreaks in parts of Africa, today's health workers now have at least some tools to fight the disease: vaccines. Vaccines against Ebola have been administered to over 100,000 people to date, but they are barely out of the experimental stage. It is not known how well these vaccines will provide long-term protection across a broad population. Furthermore, on the basic scientific level, the effects of vaccination on the immune system and how the immune response of vaccinated individuals compares with that of individuals who have survived Ebola infections was not known. A Weizmann Institute of Science lab recently joined forces with a research team in Cologne, Germany, to uncover the details of the molecular response that occurs in the immune system after vaccination against Ebola. Their findings may help health organizations devise better strategies for containing and preventing the disease.
TAGS: Biology, Virus, Vaccine, Proteins
Israeli Scientists Discover Mechanism of Protein-Producing Mistakes in Cell
https://www.weizmann-usa.org/news-media/in-the-news/israeli-scientists-discover-mechanism-of-protein-producing-mistakes-in-cell/
Aug 02, 2019... JERUSALEM, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) – Israeli scientists have discovered when and where mistakes occur in the cellular manufacture of proteins, which may help with Alzheimer's and cancer researches, the Weizmann Institute of Science (WIS) reported Thursday.
The researchers not only succeeded in measuring the rate of such mistakes, but also revealed that the DNA contains a "mistake manual" of sorts that dictates where these mistakes need to be avoided and where they may be tolerated or even welcome.
TAGS: Genetics, Proteins, Alzheimers
Carbon-Fixing Enzyme 10 Times More Abundant Than Previously Thought
https://www.weizmann-usa.org/news-media/in-the-news/carbon-fixing-enzyme-10-times-more-abundant-than-previously-thought/
Feb 25, 2019... Source: © Shutterstock
'Since I work on rubisco I'm always giving talks saying that it is the most abundant protein on Earth. Sometimes my audience will ask "Are you really sure?" I can now say "Yes I am".' This is how Manajit Hayer-Hartl from the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry, Germany sums up her thoughts on a new analysis that the global abundance of plants' carbon dioxide converting enzyme is an order of magnitude higher than thought.
TAGS: Environment, Plants, Proteins
Coronavirus: The Quest for Solutions – Dr. Nir London, The Race for a Cure
https://www.weizmann-usa.org/news-media/video-gallery/coronavirus-the-quest-for-solutions-dr-nir-london-the-race-for-a-cure/
Mar 23, 2020... Dr. Nir London of the Weizmann Institute's Department of Organic Chemistry explains his lab's approach to fighting the coronavirus: creating a novel antiviral treatment. After identifying candidates for an antibody, he and his team are designing second-generation compounds that will go to colleagues in Germany and the U.K. for testing against the virus. Dr. London emphasizes the fact that this is open science: research that is freely available to all, for the benefit of everyone.
TAGS: Culture, Biology, Virus, Vaccine, Proteins
German-Israeli Research Tackles a Deadly Ebola Disease
https://www.weizmann-usa.org/news-media/in-the-news/german-israeli-research-tackles-a-deadly-ebola-disease/
Oct 07, 2019... A group of Israeli and German scientists has joined forces to defeat Ebola, one of the deadliest contagious diseases of the 21st century.A Weizmann Institute of Science lab recently started to work with a research team in Cologne, Germany, to gain a better understanding of how the vaccination against the virus affects the immune system.
"These vaccines -- made by recombinant methods that attach an Ebola protein to a harmless virus -- are hard to produce, and thus there is not enough of them to vaccinate an entire population," explained Ron Diskin of Weizmann's Structural Biology Department."In addition, the civil strife in some areas where Ebola is rampant today, the facts that it is often needed in villages that are hard to reach and that because of its scarcity, the vaccine tends to be given only to those most closely connected to individuals who are already sick," he further stated."Understanding exactly how the immune response is produced following vaccination will not only help refine the vaccine, itself. It can help us understand whether it will work against different strains of the virus or whether the dose given today is the best one," the scientist added. The Ebola virus disease (EVD), formerly known as Ebola hemorrhagic fever, is transmitted to people from wild animals and spreads in the human population through human-to-human transmission.According to the World Health Organization, the Ebola fatality rate is around 50%, but it can vary from 25% to 90% in different outbreaks.
Hillel's Tech Corner: Revolutionizing the Flu Shot
https://www.weizmann-usa.org/news-media/in-the-news/hillel-s-tech-corner-revolutionizing-the-flu-shot/
Jul 25, 2019... BiondVax
A universal flu vaccine is the key to combating the ever-mutating flu virus, but did we ever really stop to think about whether there is a better way?
The flu virus, or influenza, is far more than a week-long inconvenience that pulls us away from our commitments, although that, in and of itself, is pretty annoying. The flu can get deadly fast. According to the World Health Organization, influenza kills up to 650,000 people each year. Read that number again. In the US alone, the flu kills about 12,000 people in mild years, and up to 56,000 people in the more severe years, according to the Center for Disease Control.
TAGS: Immune system, Virus, Proteins, Clinical trials
Coronavirus: The Quest for Solutions – Prof. Sarel Fleishman on Developing a Vaccine
https://www.weizmann-usa.org/news-media/video-gallery/coronavirus-the-quest-for-solutions-prof-sarel-fleishman-on-developing-a-vaccine/
Mar 19, 2020... "This is the most important thing I can do," says the Weizmann Institute's Prof. Sarel Fleishman. His lab in the Department of Biomolecular Sciences was already studying SARS, which is, like COVID-19, a coronavirus. He is able to quickly apply his knowledge to developing computer models that allow him to design coronavirus antibodies – work that could lead to a vaccine.
Coronavirus: The Quest for Solutions – Dr. Ron Diskin on Animal-Borne Viruses
https://www.weizmann-usa.org/news-media/video-gallery/coronavirus-the-quest-for-solutions-dr-ron-diskin-on-animal-borne-viruses/
Mar 19, 2020... In this videoconference, the Weizmann Institute's Dr. Ron Diskin of the Department of Structural Biology, an expert in animal-borne viruses such as coronavirus, shares his insights on the current pandemic. A Q&A session with participants follows.


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