Americans consume a lot of products. Every day, Americans consume food in boxes and cans, frozen foods and fresh foods; they use toys, tools, and trinkets bought in stores; they wear store-bought clothes, perhaps even multiple outfits. Americans hardly make anything for themselves anymore. They purchase everything.
Which is why it is so crucial that Americans start taking their products seriously. Americans expect a lot out of their products, but those products are often not held accountable.
It is an odd phenomenon how rarely Americans actually do complain on a large scale. While the country is famous for lawsuits, and Americans do enjoy complaining about small issues (hardly a hair has ever been found in food in America without the whole dish being sent back with a demand for a new plate and a discount), there are actually very few lawsuits or even serious complaints against large companies.
This may be due to the internet. While in the past, the only way to vent was either to complain to others or to write or call the company, nowadays, there are a million sites upon which Americans can complain anonymously and feel better.
Still, more should be done. Be sure to use these product liability guidelines to know when more than a little online complaining is in order. Should any of these occur, be sure to contact a lawyer or a journalist to look into the issue further.
Sharp, unexpected components found in a product: These can be anything from parts of a product that are unnecessarily sharp to pieces that don't belong to the product with sharp edges.
No age restrictions on dangerous toys: Any toy that represents a hazard to young children should be marked appropriately. Check every toy box.
Poorly wired circuits: If a device is making a buzzing, electric noise, this could be the issue.
Flammable chemicals or parts: A noxious smell or smoke could be a sign. If there's any chance unexpected chemicals are involved, put the object back in its original container and take it back to the store.
Inadequate warning labels: If there are any dangers, even unlikely ones, that might come from the product, they should be clearly labeled.
The inclusion of dangerous compounds: no product should be made where various compounds could combine in a way that is dangerous. Should this occur, consider safety first, but then take matters further.
It is crucial more people speak up when these issues occur. While some product malfunctions can be stressful and a desire to just forget it is understandable, always consider that if one product malfunctions, others are likely to do so as well. By bringing malfunctions up to the proper authorities (store managers, production companies, journalists, and lawyers), more can be done to ensure all the products Americans consume are safe for everyone.
When a shaken accident victim attempts to resurface, it is shock. Attempting to collect oneself is not a visible experience. For example, veterans often feel the effects of trauma when they relive war scenarios. This type of relived shock is called PTSD. According to researchers, the greatest predictor when determining the severity of a soldier's PTSD is whether they experienced trauma early in life. When trauma is experienced at a younger age, PTSD symptoms occur with greater intensity. When children experience trauma, they handle it with maturity that is dependent on age. CPTSD, or Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, occurs when non-physical trauma triggers PTSD symptoms. Early childhood trauma can occur when there is an insufficient response by relatives or other people on whom the child depends. This type of trauma commonly results in CPTSD.
These are serious issues that affect thousands of people across the country. Hypnotherapy is one way to allow an individual with PTSD or CPTSD to access their subconscious and discover the traumatic memory causing their current problems. This level of intervention is not attainable during more traditional cognitive or behavior-based therapies. When the patient triggers the memory, a hypnotist guides them through a "rewiring of the memory." Rewiring is said to remove the negative emotions caused by the memory. Unprocessed memories can become inaccessible to the conscious mind and affect someone only when there is a trigger. When the memory is activated, the brain is overcome by an emotional and chemical response that can feel negative.
Hypnotherapy is one promising way to help trauma survivors. If successful, the method would be better than medication, which does not address the reasons for PTSD or CPTSD. Hypnotherapy is an option that can reach to the underlying cause of problems and foster a lifestyle change that can allow the patient a good life free of the past. People who are curious about hypnotherapy should explore their options.
A field of broad scope, personal injury law covers a variety of cases in which one party is responsible for harming the other. As one might imagine, financial compensation rests upon the plaintiff's ability to prove that the liable party is blameworthy. While straightforward in concept, however, this step can sometimes become extremely difficult to execute.
Duty: the plaintiff must be owed a legal duty by the defendant in every personal injury claim. For example, all automobile drivers owe a duty to look out for other drivers on the road.
Breach: the plaintiff must prove that the defendant breached a legal duty.
Causation: the defendant must be the direct cause of the plaintiff's harm or injuries. Pre-existing injuries cannot be attributed to new events unless they were worsened/exacerbated by recent occurrences.
Damages: the plaintiff must incur actual damages (monetary or physical) as a result of the incident. This usually entails expenses such as medical bills, lost income, property damage, etc.
Of course, fault isn't always established by proving negligence. On occasion, lawyers will attempt to prove fault by establishing intentional conduct, proving "negligence per se," or showing that the claim is subject to the "strict liability" standard of proof. In the last case, plaintiffs need only demonstrate that they suffered an injury that was "foreseeable" in a qualifying circumstance. Given the technical nature of proving fault, injured parties are advised to seek the help of an experienced lawyer when filing their claim.
We need all body parts to work properly so we can fully function as human beings. If even just one body part is compromised, we can be disabled. This is particularly true for body parts that play a big role in multiple bodily functions, such as the heart and brain.
It is good to know that, according to the website of Mazin & Associates, PC, those who have sustained a disability may be entitled to recover disability insurance benefits. But how can a person sustain a disability exactly? Usually, a person becomes disabled because of an accident or birth inheritance.
Getting involved in an accident is never good news. It becomes even more tragic if the accident has resulted into an injury severe enough to disable the victim. The most common accidents connected with injuries and disabilities are those that involve traumatic force, such as car accidents, sports and recreation accidents, premises liability accidents, and workplace accidents, particularly those from inherently dangerous workplaces, such as construction sites and manufacturing plants.
Disabilities rising from these accidents typically involve the brain, spinal cord, hands, and legs.
Some people are just not as lucky in the genetic lottery or have developed complications during pregnancy or delivery. These things can result into disabilities. Most birth disabilities arise from problems in body function such as metabolism, body structure, organ or system functionality, particularly those that involve the heart, lungs, and stomach, and even mental health condition.
There is really no clear way to ensure that a person will get his or her case approved and receive benefits. But there are some obvious guidelines, such as eligibility.
To be eligible for disability insurance benefits, the first requirement is that the person in question is actually medically disabled. It's called a disability insurance for a reason, and it shouldn't be abused by those who are not truly disabled.
The financial challenge, such as the rehabilitation costs and limited employment opportunities, also makes the case much more viable, especially if this is juxtaposed to a relatively poor economic standing.
Whether the person is confident that he or she will get approved, he or she should at least try to make a case. After all, he or she doesn't deserve to handle the disability and its associated hardships alone.
The first and most important step of a legal name change is choosing what you would like your new name to be. If you're getting married or divorced, this choice is probably very simple. However, if you choosing a brand new name there are a few rules you must follow. Your new name cannot be generally offensive, violent, or racially charged. You are also not permitted to choose the name of a celebrity, like Brad Pitt or Taylor Swift.
Find all necessary materials and documents. This will differ slightly depending on what state you live in, but in general you will need a petition for Change of Name, your social security card, your birth certificate, a valid photo ID, and an order to show the reason behind your Change of Name.
Once you have gathered all your forms and materials you must file them with the correct court. You will be asked to sign and date all forms at your local court, as well as pay a fee of $100-$200.
The next step is a court hearing. During the hearing, the judge will review your documents and petition and will decide whether or not to grant you a legal change of name. Most name change hearings are quite short and simple.
Lastly, begin the transition into your new name. This includes informing all governmental, financial, and business institutions of your new name. Some necessary institutions to notify include your school, bank, post office and place of work.


Happy April! Its hard to believe that 2014 is already a quarter of the way done, and that three months ago I was preparing to run my first half marathon. It feels like that was ages ago!
This past month has been focused mainly on recovery and rebuilding my strength and endurance. I am far from being 100% healed, but I'm making progress each day, and I have to credit my focus and determination to train as a big part of why I've made the progress that I have. I've learned a lot over this past month about the importance of finding a balance between work and life outside of work, and although its often a difficult balance to find I know how critical it is to not let my life revolve around work.
My goals this past month centered around my recovery. What grade am I giving myself in working towards these goals?
1. Complete my second half marathon.
My neurologist cleared me to run Rock 'n' Roll USA just five days before the race. Although I was not in the shape for the race that I would have liked to have been, and had thoughts of giving up during the race itself, I didn't let myself give up. No matter how much I had to walk, I still pushed myself forward and crossed the finish line (and PRing by 20 minutes wasn't so bad either!).
2. Start doing yoga at least twice a week.
While I did practice yoga at least twice every week, some of my yoga sessions only lasted for 15 minutes. I would have preferred that all of my yoga sessions lasted at least 30 minutes, but some days I was just far too tired after work to push myself more than I did this past month. However, I have noticed that practicing yoga has helped me to keep my stress level down, which is one of the main things that I'm working with my neurologist on accomplishing.
I tried the best I could this past month to worry less about my work obligations and focus more on the things that make me happy. Although I still have quite a back log of grading to get caught up on (and the quarter ends this coming Friday so it'll be interesting to see how all of it gets accomplished), I have refused to let work consume my life. I had a heartfelt conversation with my principal this past month, during which he emphasized the importance of putting my health first. There were some days I stayed at work later than my doctor has advised me to, and I know that I need to do a better job with this.
1. Run, walk, and elliptical a total of 60 miles.
This was one of my February goals, and since I was only 0.74 miles shy of reaching this goal I want to push myself to reach this goal this coming month. In March I completed over 50 miles, and that was with having to take almost a third of the month off from training, so I'm confident that this goal can be reached this coming month.
My neurologist has emphasized the importance of destressing and focusing on me time, and I found practicing yoga to be extremely helpful in helping reach those goals last month. Although I have other training goals and focuses for April, I don't want to let my practice of yoga go to the wayside.
Just like my mileage goal, this was also one of my February goals. Weight training wasn't a priority in March, and I want to work to make it a priority again.
I love this!!! Very good goals and I know you'll achieve them all!! My goals align quite nicely with yours!! I want to continue practicing yoga each week and weight training each week along with my runs and swims!! Great job!!
Awesome goals Kathryn! I know you will ROCK them this month!!!
Great goals for April Kathryn! My goal for April is to finish the Big Sur Marathon feeling good and injury free!
Good luck with Big Sur, Lacey!


Ottawa, Canada's capital, is located within the Ontario province. It is closely related to Gatineau, a province within the French-speaking part of Canada, Quebec.
The formation of the Ottawa area includes Gatineau (as it sits across the Ottawa River) and together, they are known as 'Canada's National Capital Region'. Ottawa is where many parliament buildings reside, so there are numerous government jobs here. Furthermore, Ottawa contains one of North America's primary, advanced tech centers which provides an additional 70,000 tech jobs.
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Congressman joins Carlisle Barracks to greet 'warrior ride'
By Ms Carol Kerr (TRADOC)June 20, 2011
1 / 2 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Rep. Todd Platts, 19th District of Pennsylvania, speaks at a ceremony in front of Root Hall for the "warrior Ride," a group that supports wounded veterans with adaptive bicycles. On June 17, the wounded veterans started at the Army Heritage and Educa... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
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He was there when the twin towers were attacked on September 11, 2011, and he was there, in Afghanistan and Iraq. Now medically retired after a 28-year career as a military reservist and a 22-year veteran of the New York Police Department, he is there for wounded warriors like himself.
Retired Sr. Master Sgt. Ray Schroeder, Carlisle, has served in all four U.S. military Services. It was the Air Force Reserve unit that deployed him in 2002 to take the fight to Afghanistan after having helped New York City recover from the 9/11 attacks. Schroeder was one of the 'dirt boys' of Air Force civil engineering responsible for preparing air fields in Afghanistan and, in 2004-5, in Iraq. Head trauma in May 2002 from an improved explosive device hidden under the top soil near him eventually led to his medical retirement.
Schroeder was among the wounded warriors using adaptive bikes on a multi-day Warrior Ride through the central Pennsylvania countryside with a special stop to meet U.S. Congressman Todd Platts at the Army War College at Carlisle Barracks, June 17.
You embody what is good about America, and remind us of the sacrifices you have made and the price paid for the freedom we all enjoy," said Platts. "You are truly the heroes of America."
Military kids and employees from throughout the installation waved American flags along the route to Root Hall where Soldiers, employees and USAWC students gathered to greet the wounded warriors in front of 50 state flags honoring the Riders who represented a slice of America: South Carolina, Virginia, W. Virginia, Pennsylvania, Michigan and more.
Schroeder's wife, Anna Maria, served as navigator for the 23 riders whose route included local tourist stops like the Boiling Spring clock tower and the Pa. Capitol in Harrisburg, where Pa. Sen. Pat Vance and Pa. Rep. Scott Perry met them.
Before they started the next, hilly leg of their ride, Carlisle Barracks' Command Sgt. Major wished them well. "We're all the same family."
"A lot of people don't understand what you are going through, but I understand as I am a wounded warrior myself, said Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Blakey. "I could have retired a couple of years ago, but it is men and women like you motivate me to stay in, so I can continue to be a voice for you."
Warrior Ride is a nonprofit organization that supports wounded veterans with adaptive bicycles for recreation and rehabilitation.
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Q: Dynamically select multiple lines in a tkinter listbox I have a listbox that has about 30 entries in it. However, I cannot figure out how to select multiple lines from the listbox in code. Is there a method like listbox.select(4,5,14) that will allow me to do this?

A: Try the following:-
#Here list_of_indexes_to_be_selected contains the indexes of items to be selected

for index in list_of_indexes_to_be_selected:
    listbox.select_set(index)

or you can try:-
for index in list_of_indexes_to_be_selected:
    listbox.selection_set(index)

Both are working
NOTE:- you need to make sure to pass selectmode='multiple' while creating listbox object.

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Iran announces partial withdrawal from 2015 Nuclear Deal
May 8, 2019 by Ross L. Denton
President Hassan Rouhani has announced that Iran will withdraw from certain commitments agreed in the 2015 nuclear agreement; this announcement comes a year after the agreement was abandoned by the US, leading to the re-imposition of US sanctions against Iran.
In today's announcement, Hassan Rouhani declared that Iran will stop exporting its surplus enriched uranium. This decision is contrary to the agreement, under which Iran is required to sell its surplus enriched uranium abroad to ensure that it cannot be used to manufacture nuclear weapons. Hassan Rouhani also threatened that Iran will resume its production of higher-enriched uranium (which is currently capped) and begin developing its Arak heavy water reactor in 60 days, if the remaining signatories to the nuclear deal – Britain, France, Germany, China and Russia – fail to shield Iran from the impact of US sanctions on its oil and banking sectors.
In response, French Defence Minister Florence Parly has stated that France is still committed to the nuclear deal, but has warned that sanctions could be re-imposed if Iran does not adhere to its existing commitments.
As noted in our previous blog post, France, Germany and Britain have attempted to keep the nuclear deal alive despite the US's withdrawal. They launched the special purpose vehicle Instex, a payment mechanism which allows European entities to continue engaging in "legitimate trade" with Iran in humanitarian goods such as medicines and food. So far, the system has failed to address sanctions against Iranian oil, Iran's main source of foreign exchange, and has done little to alleviate the impact of US sanctions.
Ross Denton is a Partner in the Firm's EU, Competition and Trade Department in London. Ross was the former head of the Firm's International Trade and WTO Practice Group, and now serves on the Firm's Cartel Task Force. Ross also heads up the European Trade practice for the Firm. Ross routinely advises US and Japanese multinational corporations on competition law, export controls and sanctions, customs, bribery and corruption, and public procurement. Ross is a key member of the London office Anti-Bribery and Corruption Unit. Ross regularly speaks on trade and cartel issues, and has published widely on compliance related issues. He is a member of the UK Customs Practitioners Group.
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Cavite: Kawit Church
Located in Kawit in the province of Cavite, Kawit Church is one of the oldest church in the Philippines.
Also known as St. Mary Magdalene Church, Kawit Church was constructed sometime in 1636 through the help of some Filipino families from the towns of Maragondon and Silang. The first church was built using wood and it was only in 1737 that it was reconstructed and became a stone church.
Sadly, the church was greatly damaged by a strong typhoon in 1831. It didn't end there though, the church was almost destroyed during the Philippine-American War in 1898 when the Americans bombed the church because some Filipino revolutionary leaders were believed to be hiding there. The devoted parishioners didn't give up on their church though, a few months after the bombardment, they immediately went on to rebuild their beloved church.
Location: Kawit, Cavite, Philippines
Bataan: Dambana ng Kagitingan (Shrine of Valour)
Located at the summit of Mount Samat in the town of Pilar in Bataan, Dambana ng Kagitingan (Shrine of Valour) is a historical shrine built to honor and remember the Filipinos and American soldiers who fought for our freedom in World War 2. The shrine was designed by Lorenzo del Castillo and landscaped by Dolly Quimbo-Perez.
Also called Mount Samat National Shrine, Dambana ng Kagitingan is famously known for the beautiful colonnade and the memorial cross that towers above Mt. Samat.
Speaking of the memorial cross, it is said that the cross is the second tallest cross in the world standing 92 meters tall atop the 555-meter Mt. Samat. At the base of the cross are marble slabs sculpted by National Artist Napoleon Abueva. Titled Nabiag Na Bato, these sculpted marble slabs depicts several important historical figures and events in Philippine history.
One can also go inside the memorial cross and ride the elevator going to the viewing deck. From there, one can view the province of Cavite just…
Location: Mount Samat, Pilar, Bataan, Philippines
Cavite: Sky Ranch
Located in Tagaytay City in the province of Cavite, Sky Ranch is a newly developed leisure park that is becoming one of the most visited sites in the city.
Sky Ranch offers a well balanced and carefully selected amusement park rides and activities. What's great about these rides and activities are their affordability. As a matter of fact, most of the rides cost less than P100. Kids and kids at heart would surely have fun trying out the rides that would fit their taste.
Some of the rides and activities offered in the park are as follows (plus the fee per ride)*:
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Sky Cruiser -P100 per rideMini Viking -P50 per rideWonder Flight -P50 per rideRed Baron -P50 per rideNessi Coaster -P50 per rideSnail Attack -P50 per rideTop Dancer -P100 per rideJump Around -P50 per rideBubble-O-Fun -P50 per rideRiding Loop -N/ALog Coaster -P100 per rideSafari Splash -P80 per ride
*rates may change without prior notice
Speaking of taste, Sky Ranch also has several restaurants and food stalls that wou…
Location: Tagaytay, Cavite, Philippines
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Manila: San Agustin Museum
Palawan: Hidden Beach
Palawan: Small Lagoon


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This movie is about smuggling cocaine into the U.S. in small airplanes in the 1970s and 1980s and smuggling weapons out of the U.S. to the Contra rebels in Nicaragua. There have been allegations that the C.I.A. was involved in cocaine trafficking and starting the crack epidemic in the U.S. but according to this story, they funded the smugglers to smuggle weapons to Nicaragua and later to smuggle rebels into the U.S. for training, while ignoring the fact that the smugglers returned from Central and South America with planes full of cocaine and cash.
The subject of this movie, Barry Seal (Tom Cruise) was a commercial airline pilot who got tired of his job and was recruited by the C.I.A. to fly weapons to Central America. He decided on his own to get involved with a budding Columbian drug cartel and started flying large shipments of cocaine to the U.S. on his return trips. After his involvement with the C.I.A. was ramped up to include the military and White House employees, Seal was eventually arrested and convicted, but he bargained his way out by becoming an informant against the cartels who then assasinated him.) He became so successful that he had to get more planes and hire four more pilots.
The snake scene is extremely brief. We see a shot of Seal's four new pilots walking on the runway. One of them has a boa constrictor around his neck that he takes with him in his plane. (Maybe he picked it up in Central or South America, where the boas come from.) The movie is loosely based on Seal's life, but I can't find out if one of Seal's pilots really did fly with a snake. If he did, maybe he's the pilot who inspired the pilot in the first Indiana Jones movie who also flew a small plane with his pet Boa Constrictor.


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Oct 3 The University of Chicago: Hub of Opportunities
By Kevin Rueda
The University of Chicago, a private university, has long been known for its academic excellence and competitive admissions. With an acceptance rate of only 7.2%, UChicago has one of the most competitive admission processes in the nation. For these reasons, it was no surprise to students when US News unveiled their "2019 Best Colleges," and the University of Chicago was ranked at third, tied with Columbia University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Despite its reputation for excellent academics, the University of Chicago is much more than that. UChicago provides students with a vast number of opportunities in careers, athletics, and personal development. The university is rich in resources that allow students to explore and develop their own passions. Because of its wide appeal to prospective students, on Sept. 12, a representative from the university came to Northside to speak students about the school and student life on campus.
The University of Chicago is home to nearly 6,000 undergraduates with a 52% to 48% male to female ratio. The beautiful 217-acre campus is located in Chicago's Hyde Park and is only minutes from downtown. The university campus is always bustling with activity, whether there is an ongoing event or students are simply roaming around. There is a strong sense of community and students can expect to develop deep and meaningful relationships with other students and faculty members. Ms. Yaneth Bello, the University of Chicago's admissions representative, said, "[Students are] united on campus through their love and desire for knowledge."
The University of Chicago offers students various co-curricular and extracurricular activities to choose from. The university currently has over 450 student-led clubs and organizations. Some of these student-led activities include a Zombie Readiness Task Force, a Quidditch league, and the Chicago Shady Dealer, a satirical newspaper that resembles The Onion. The University of Chicago is also home to a successful Quizbowl team that has won several regional and national championships. In addition, UChicago offers a wide variety of sports programs, whether you play casually or competitively, including NCAA Division III college athletics, semi-competitive club level sports, and intramural sports for beginners. As Bello said, "There is something for everyone."
One of the biggest factors that contributes to a student's college decision-making is paying for their education. Bello focused heavily on UChicago's No Barriers policy which ensures that each student is given the opportunity to achieve lifelong success, no matter their background or financial situation. UChicago offers a plethora of grants, financial-aid, and scholarships which are both merit and need-based. The Odyssey Scholarship supports low-income and first generation students through need-based financial support, funded internships, and research opportunities. The University of Chicago guarantees a free tuition for students whose family income is under $125,000, and free tuition, lodging, mandatory fees, and resources for students whose family income is under $60,000. In addition, merit based scholarships include National Merit Finalist Scholarship, Chicago Public Schools Scholarship, Chicago Police and Fire Scholarship, National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholarship, and many more. The University's No Barriers philosophy and series of financial aid opportunities allows for students of all backgrounds, situations, and experiences to prioritize on their education.
The University of Chicago also provides a slew of career based opportunities. With a 6:1 student to faculty ratio, students are exposed to a tremendous amount of support and resources. "Students have direct access to knowledge," said Bello. The university offers undergraduate students access to over 160 research centers, including The Institute for Molecular Engineering and The Marine Biological Laboratory. The university also offers undergraduates access to over 2,000 paid and substantial internships through The Jeff Metcalf Internship Program. Additionally, UChicago provides over 50 study abroad opportunities in places such as Beijing, Athens, Barcelona, London, Istanbul, and more. Furthermore, there are several on-campus career managers and counselors that are dedicated to helping students map out their post-graduate plan. These managers have connections to their respective fields and can provide students with access to programs and internships to help launch their careers.
The University of Chicago is an excellent choice for students who seek universities with an environment that nurtures both passions and high achieving academics. The school's resources in careers, personal endeavors, and athletics allows for students to pursue their passions. The university's location in Chicago is perfect for students who wish to stay close to home while accessing phenomenal facilities and unparalleled academic opportunities. For more information, visit the University of Chicago website at https://www.uchicago.edu/.
Private or Public: Private
Size (only undergraduate): ≈6000 students
Male:Female Ratio: 52:48
Students:Faculty Ratio: 6:1
Tuition Cost: $55k
Cost of Attendance: $74k
Average Cost after Financial Aid: $26k
Endowment: $7.82 Billion
Urban or Rural: Urban
Location: Chicago, IL.
Acceptance Rate: 8%
Graduation Rate: 93%
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Les imatges I, P i B resulten de la compressió del senyal de vídeo en els estàndards ITU-T o MPEG. Aquestes imatges poden ser dels següents tipus:

 Les imatges I: són les que es codifiquen per si mateixes.
 Les imatges P: són les predites per extrapolació.
 Les imatges B: són les predites per interpolació.

En els estàndards de compressió de vídeo com MPEG, s'utilitzen aquests tipus d'imatges per a comprimir les dades. De fet, en lloc de codificar cada imatge que conforma el vídeo, es pot codificar una imatge totalment i després les diferències entre aquesta imatge i les imatges següents, explotant així la redundància en relació a les imatges veïnes.

Per exemple, en una seqüència de vídeo amb un segon pla fix, es pot representar solament les parts que es mouen, per a no codificar cada vegada el segon pla que no canvia i guanyar així molt en capacitats de compressió. En aquests tipus d'algorismes, es codifiquen algunes imatges per si mateixes i es prediuen les altres. Les imatges són dividides en macroblocs (en general de 16 X 16 píxels) i segueixen el concepte de compensació de moviment per a la predicció: per cada macrobloc d'una imatge que volem codificar a partir d'una imatge de referència (que pot ser una anterior o una posterior), es busca on està en la imatge de referència, i es defineix un vector de moviment que dona el moviment relatiu entre els dos macroblocs que es corresponen. Per descomptat, entre dues imatges, no es poden trobar sempre macroblocs completament idèntics, i s'utilitza una tècnica de comparació entre els macroblocs per a buscar els que són més correlacionats entre ells. Es pot predir una imatge a partir de la imatge de referència i els vectors de moviment, i així obtenim la diferència entre aquesta imatge predita i la imatge original que volem codificar.

Llavors, només cal enviar les imatges codificades per si mateixes, les matrius de vectors de moviment i les diferències entre les imatges de referència i les altres per a codificar la seqüència vídeo.

 Les imatges I poden ser codificades, per exemple, amb el format JPEG, i s'utilitzen per a descodificar les altres imatges que componen el vídeo (poden ser utilitzades com punts d'accés aleatori per a començar a descodificar els vídeos a partir de qualsevol moment). En general, la codificació d'aquestes imatges ocupa més espai que les altres.

 Les imatges P són les imatges predites amb referència a una imatge que pot ser de tipus I o P anterior en el temps, de manera que necessiten la decodificació prèvia de la imatge de referència per a poder ser descodificades.

 Les imatges B són les imatges predites amb referència a dues imatges que poden ser de tipus I o P, una anterior i una posterior (o diverses), de manera que necessiten la descodificació de les dues imatges de referència a part de la reordenació de les imatges per a poder ser descodificades.

Alguns macroblocs de les imatges P o B poden ser codificats per si mateixos per a refrescar-los i per a evitar errors massa importants que es poden produir si hi ha moltes imatges predites entre la imatge I anterior i la imatge actual.

Explicació detallada

Imatges I: Intra
 És una imatge codificada sense referència a cap imatge anterior, sinó referida exclusivament a ella mateixa.
 Pot ser generada pel codificador per a crear un punt d'accés aleatori, és a dir, un punt que permeti al decodificador començar la descodificació adequadament en referència a aquesta marca (localització d'imatge).
 Típicament, requereixen major nombre de bits per a la seva codificació que l'altre tipus d'imatges (B o P).
 Aquestes imatges són freqüentment utilitzades com punt de referència per a la descodifcació d'altres imatges. Períodes de refresc d'aproximadament mig segon s'usen típicament en aplicacions de 'broadcast' de televisió digital i en emmagatzematge en DVD. Per altra banda, períodes de refresc superiors a l'anteior poden ser utilitzats en mitjans com sistemes de videoconferència, on és molt habitual l'enviament de les imatges I.

 La codificació de les imatges I és molt semblant a la que s'utilitza en JPEG. La diferència radica en les taules de quantificació i en els procediments que s'utilitzen per a fer canvis sobre les escales de quantificació.

Imatges P: Predicted
La codificació de les imatges P és una mica més complexa que les imatges intra-trama, car ha de realitzar-se l'estimació de moviment i decidir quin és la forma més eficient de codificar un macrobloc en funció dels resultats obtinguts. En aquest apartat es defineixen els diferents tipus de macroblocs que poden aparèixer en la codificació de les imatges P. Una de les primeres peculiaritats de les imatges P és que pot saltar-se la codificació d'alguns macroblocs (skipped macroblock). Això ocorre quan el processador considera que no és necessari codificar un macrobloc, ja que la informació que conté pot aproximar-se amb prou precisió basant-nos en la informació que tenim en la mateixa posició en la imatge de referència anterior. En aquest cas, els 4 blocs que formen el macrobloc se substituïxen pels mateixos píxels que teníem en la imatge anterior, el que significa que, en el fons, estem realitzant una compensació de moviment amb un vector de moviment nul i que l'error de predicció obtingut és suficientment pròxim a zero com perquè no calgui codificar-lo. A més dels macroblocs skipped és possible tenir 7 tipus addicionals que es denoten com predmc, pred-c, pred-m, intra-d, pred-mcq, pred-cq i intra-q. Les abreviatures que s'utilitzen per a identificar els possibles tipus de macrobloc corresponen a:

 pred: Macrobloc codificat utilitzant predicció. La codificació no és intra-trama.

 m: Macrobloc codificat utilitzant compensació de moviment forward. Es transmet el vector de moviment associat.
 c: Com a mínim es transmet la informació d'error associada a un dels blocs que formen el macrobloc.
 d: S'utilitza el quantificador per defecte.
 q: Es realitza un canvi en l'escala del quantificador.
 skipped: Macroblocs que no són transmesos.

La missió del codificador és triar, d'entre les diferents possibilitats de codificar un macrobloc, aquella que proporcioni la millor opció. Generalment, les decisions no són evidents i han de provar-se diverses possibilitats abans de prendre a una decisió. Les matrius de quantificació utilitzades en el cas de realitzar codificació mitjançant predicció tenen un pas de quantificació uniforme per a tots els coeficients. Això és degut al fet que el contingut freqüencial dels senyals d'error no mostra cap preferència per a concentrar la seva energia en unes freqüències particulars i en principi tots els coeficients tenen la mateixa importància en la reconstrucció de les imatges. En la figura es mostra la matriu de quantificació per defecte que s'utilitza en la codificació inter-trama.

Imatges B: Bi-predicted/Bi-directional
 Les imatges B requereixen descodificació prèvia d'altres imatges de la seqüència per a ser descodificades correctament.
 Poden contenir tant dades d'imatge com vectors de desplaçament, o també combinacions dels dos elements.
 Inclouen alguns mètodes de predicció que obtenen la predicció d'una regió en moviment (per exemple, un macrobloc o una regió d'àrea menor) portant a terme un mitjà de les prediccions obtingudes usant dues regions de referència prèviament descodificades.
 En estàndards de codificació més antics (com MPEG-2), les imatges B no s'utilitzen mai com referències per a la predicció d'altres imatges. El resultat és una codificació amb menys qualitat (producte de la utilització de menys bits) que pot ser utilitzada en les imatges B, ja que la pèrdua de detall no perjudicarà la qualitat de la predicció de les imatges subsegüents.
 En H.264, hi ha l'opció d'utilitzar-les o no com a referències per a la descodificació d'altres imatges (a discreció del codificador).
 En estàndards de codificació més antics (com MPEG-2), s'utilitzen exactament dues imatges prèviament codificades com a referències durant la codificació, i solament es requereix una d'aquestes dues imatges per a precedir la imatge B en el monitor i l'altra per a seguir-la.
 En H.264, es pot utilitzar una, dues o més imatges prèviament descodificades com a referències durant la codificació, i poden tenir qualsevol ordre de reproducció arbitrari, relatiu a la imatge o imatges utilitzades en a la seva predicció.
 Típicament, es requereixen menys bits per a codificar una imatge B que amb les I o P.

Agrupació de fotogrames: GOP
Generalment, en una seqüència de vídeo, els fotogrames s'agrupen en un Grup de Fotogrames, un GOP (group of pictures). Es tracta de la unitat d'accés aleatori més petita. En el seu interior hi trobem:
 Un fotograma I (el primer).
 Un o diversos fotogrames P.
 Diversos fotogrames B intercalats.

El més típic és trobar 12 fotogrames en un GOP, però el codificador pot canviar-ho dinàmicament. En el cas de detectar un canvi d'escena, forçaria un fotograma I que donaria inici a un nou GOP.

Així podríem ordenar la seqüència de fotogrames des de dos punts de vista diferents:
 Ordre de visualització, com ho veu l'usuari.
 Ordre de bitstream, com es generen els fotogrames.

S'explica en la següent taula:

Bibliografia
 Sistemas audiovisuales I. Televisión analógica y digital. Francesc Tarrés. Edicions UPC, any 2000. .

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PepsiCo acquires Bare Foods for $200M in a bid to provide healthy products
26 May, 2018 - 06:44 PM IST | By indiantelevision.com Team
MUMBAI: A global snack brand started by an Indian, Bare Foods has been acquired by American multinational food, snack, and beverage corporation, PepsiCo.
PesiCo has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the US snack company that is primarily into baked fruits and vegetable snacks. The transaction will expand the company's snacking portfolio and further deliver on its vision to offer consumers more positive nutrition options.
PepsiCo chairman and chief executive officer Indra Nooyi says, "For nearly a dozen years, PepsiCo has been committed to our vision of making more nutritious products, while also reducing added sugars, salt, and saturated fat. Bare Snacks fits perfectly within that vision."
Although both the companies did not disclose the financial terms of the deal, but it is learnt that Pepsi will pay less than $200 million for the snack company.
She adds, "The Bare Snacks leadership team has done an outstanding job building a top-tier organisation and a strong brand with authentic roots, and I couldn't be more excited to welcome Bare Snacks to the PepsiCo family."
Bare Snacks was founded in 2001 by a family owned organic apple farm in Washington, that began selling packaged baked apple chips in local farmers' markets. Under its current leadership team, it has expanded steadily to become the leader in apple, banana and coconut snacks.
It has recently expanded into vegetable chips and offers the industry's broadest assortment of baked crunchy fruit and vegetable chips (apple chips, banana chips, coconut chips, and new beet chips, carrot chips, and sweet potato chips). Bare products are made from simple ingredients that are baked, not fried. They are non GMO project verified, feature clean labels and are sold online and in natural and conventional retail channels across the US.
Bare Foods CEO Santosh Padki is thrilled to work with the PepsiCo team to further its mission of bringing simplicity to snacking. "With a shared passion for crunchy, better-for-you snacks, PepsiCo is the right partner to help bring our simply baked fruit and vegetable snacks to even more consumers across the world and continue to grow our brand," he adds.
Upon closing, Bare Snacks will continue to operate independently from its headquarters in San Francisco with its leadership reporting into Frito-Lay North America, a division of PepsiCo.
Frito-Lay North America president and chief operating officer Vivek Sankaran thinks that Bare premium baked fruit and vegetable chips are an exciting expansion of Frito-Lay's better-for-you snack offerings.
PepsiCo will continue to offer the current Bare Snacks product line while also working with the Bare Snacks team to deliver new, innovative options, and ultimately expanded distribution.
PepsiCo generated more than $63 billion in net revenue in 2017, driven by a complementary food and beverage portfolio that includes Frito-Lay, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Quaker and Tropicana. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes 22 brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.
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GLENDALE, Ariz. – Shane Doan joined the Arizona Coyotes before they moved to the desert, and over the years experienced the high of reaching the Western Conference finals, the low of being told he was not part of the franchise's future plans.
Doan played all 21 of his NHL seasons with the Coyotes, racking up a slew of team records while serving as one of the most respected captains in the league.
Now he will get a new honor: First Arizona player to have his jersey retired.
Doan will have his No. 19 retired during a pregame ceremony on Feb. 24 , when the Coyotes face the Winnipeg Jets. He also will join Bobby Hull, Dale Hawerchuk, Thomas Steen, Keith Tkachuk, Jeremy Roenick and Teppo Numminen in the team's ring of honor, which includes the franchise's time in Winnipeg.
Doan was drafted by Winnipeg with the seventh overall pick in the 1995 NHL draft and followed the franchise West to the desert a year later. The bruising forward established himself as an iconic Valley of the Sun sports figure with his leadership, loyalty, hard-working ways and connection to the community.
Doan was the face and voice of the franchise during the four years it was operated by the NHL after the owner filed for bankruptcy. He was the leader who guided the Coyotes to their first Western Conference Finals in 2012, riding the momentum of fan support the run generated.
When the franchise fell on hard times and went into rebuilding mode, Doan continued to lead the Coyotes, still tirelessly working and never ducking questions when the losses began to pile up.
Doan hit numerous milestones during his tenure with the Coyotes, becoming the franchise's all-time leader in games, goals, assists, points, power-play goals and game-winning goals. He was a two-time All-Star, won the King Clancy Memorial Trophy in 2010 for community service and the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award in 2012.
Doan also proved his loyalty to the Coyotes, opting to stick around instead of taking one of the multiple offers to join teams that had better chances to win the Stanley Cup.
Yet when the franchise decided to go in a different direction, Doan learned it during a breakfast meeting last year that he said felt like a corporate firing. The Coyotes captain weighed his options, including playing for another team, before deciding to hang up his skates last August.


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Where to eat before or after a concert at eight of San Francisco's best music venues.
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Franklin Schaffner's 1973 film of Papillon is a strange but entertaining one, featuring enjoyable performances by Steve McQueen and Dustin Hoffman. The accuracy of Henri Charrière's memoir on which it is based has always been challenged – and Dalton Trumbo's screenplay took further liberties. Rather oddly, this new version – directed by Michael Noer and starring Charlie Hunnam and Rami Malek – isn't an attempt to stick closer to the book, but seems more like a remake of the film. Jerry Goldsmith's score for the original is one of his best – the bittersweet main theme is outrageously beautiful, it's got a gorgeous romantic sequence ("Gift from the Sea", of course) and some killer action music – so David Buckley had a lot to live up to for the remake. Inevitably, it doesn't sound remotely like Goldsmith's – the main theme which opens the album is a fairly pleasant if unmemorable piece highlighted by haunted choir. Some of what follows is certainly interesting, but "fairly pleasant" it is not.
 The second cue, "Tabac d'Espagne", features a lot of processed sounds, abstract synths and a female vocalist speaking numbers in French. One certainly couldn't accuse Buckley of doing something predictable, but it's rather an acquired taste. The composer alternates that sort of thing with traditionally beautiful choral music – the third cue, the outstanding "Céphale", is really quite ravishing and undoubtedly the score's best cue. I have to say that even though some of it is very challenging, the score is never less than interesting, and when Buckley throws in these oases of beauty they really pack quite a punch: the strained strings in "Myrtil" are sublime. I can't see me wanting to return to it that often but kudos to the composer for writing something genuinely different and unexpected, quite a rarity these days. Buckley's Papillon is a very carefully-crafted piece of work where both terror and beauty are presented with starkness.


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The 20 best rock albums of 1973
By Classic Rock Magazine (Classic Rock) 04 August 2020
1973 was the year the Skynyrd arrived, Led Zeppelin showed chinks in their armour, and Tubular Bells and Dark Side Of The Moon began their route to world domination
In 1973 the US ended its part in the Vietnam War after the signing of the Paris Peace Accords, and oil prices increased by 200% after OPEC throttled supply.
Elsewhere, American Vice President Spiro Agnew resigned after being accused of tax evasion, Billie Jean King beat Bobby Riggs in the infamous "Battle Of The Sexes" tennis match, Britain joined the European Union, and The Bosporus Bridge in Istanbul was completed, allowing locals to walk from Europe to Asia in a few short minutes.
In music, Kiss played their first ever show, at the Coventry Club in Queens, Lou Reed was bitten on the buttocks by a fan during a concert in Buffalo, The Scorpions played their first show with Uli Jon Roth after he replaced Michael Schenker, CBGB opened, and AC/DC formed in Sydney.
These are the 20 best albums of 1973.
Alice Cooper - Billion Dollar Babies
Alice Cooper's fourth album with Bob Ezrin marked the apex of his creativity. With School's Out fresh in the international psyche, expectations were high and Cooper, at the peak of his tabloid notoriety, delivered.
Elected, No More Mr Nice Guy and I Love The Dead ooze malevolent class.View Deal
David Bowie - Aladdin Sane
Written on tour in America while David Bowie soared into the celebrity stratosphere at home, Aladdin Sane was a dazzling song cycle freed from the conceptual constraints that characterised its iconic predecessor, Ziggy Stardust.
Drive-In Saturday finds Bowie bursting with imaginative creativity, while Mike Garson's signature piano adds crucial depth to the Stones-y raunch of The Jean Genie and Cracked Actor.View Deal
Emerson, Lake And Palmer - Brain Salad Surgery
Built around the 30- minute climactic leviathan that is Karn Evil 9, a veritable brontosaurus of unashamed virtuoso overstatement that gradually unfolded across an entire side of vinyl, Brain Salad Surgery defined ELP.
Prior to Karn Evil 9's futuristic free-for-all, history is rewritten (Jerusalem), Palmer pummels (Toccata), Lake croons commercially (Still... You Turn Me On) and Emerson boogie-woogies (Benny The Bouncer).View Deal
Faces - Ooh La La
With the band already playing reluctant second fiddle to Rod Stewart's ever-burgeoning solo career, Ooh La La marked the original Faces' swansong; a disillusioned Ronnie Lane quit shortly after its release.
Frequently overlooked, it's a multi-faceted (though characteristically raw) gem, rich in kitchen-sink drama (Cindy Incidentally), Jack-the-lad poignancy (Ooh La La) and sheer, ragged brilliance (Borstal Boys).View Deal
Hawkwind - Space Ritual
Arguably the only Hawkwind album you'll ever really need, the sumptuously packaged, double vinyl Space Ritual set was destined to become a staple of any self-respecting stoner's record collection.
Recorded live in Liverpool and Brixton, this emphatic maelstrom of unrelenting riffage (Brainstorm), sci-fi ramblings (Sonic Attack), and trip-enhancing electronic bleeps (Born To Go) is one Silver Machine short of perfection.View Deal
Iggy And The Stooges - Raw Power
A true masterpiece of pure narcissistic nihilism, punk rock's Dead Sea Scrolls can all be found etched into these grooves. Though latterly celebrated for its incalculable influence on rock's next generation, Raw Power was initially dismissed as a mere curio.
Duff Bowie production or not, Search And Destroy's alliance of Iggy's primal howl and James Williamson's fretboard ferocity redefines intensity.View Deal
Led Zeppelin - Houses Of The Holy
The breathtaking ensemble interplay and dynamics of Zeppelin IV were still in place for Houses Of The Holy.
Yet despite the undeniable excellence of solid gold classics such as the rampaging The Song Remains The Same, scintillating The Rain Song and foreboding No Quarter, small chinks started to appear in Led Zeppelin's creative armour. But we can forgive them the occasional Crunge.View Deal
Lynyrd Skynyrd - (Pronounced Leh-Nerd Skin-Nerd)
A staggering debut that immediately established Lynyrd Skynyrd as the jewel in the crown of southern rock, there's far more to (Pronounced Leh-Nerd Skin-Nerd) than simply its epic closing track, Freebird.
The evergreen American FM radio staple might still deliver involuntary air-guitar nirvana to even the most casual listener, but Gimme Three Steps and Tuesday's Gone can't be underestimated.View Deal
Mott The Hoople - Mott
Coming hot on the heels of Mott's inaugural chart success with a cover of Bowie's All The Young Dudes, here was a chance for Ian Hunter to demonstrate his very own songwriting prowess.
Glam standards All The Way From Memphis and Honaloochie Boogie charted strongly, and with Violence and Whizz Kid in reserve, Hunter's point was proven.View Deal
Nazareth - Razamanaz
The melodic hard rockers from Dunfermline enjoyed respectable singles chart success in 73, and Razamanaz includes both of their biggest top 10 hits.
A prototype Bon Scott, Dan McCafferty's paint-peeling vocals are heard to best effect on Bad Bad Boy, yet can also do the business when applied to the heartfelt balladry of Broken Down Angel, while the band remain rock solid.View Deal
New York Dolls - New York Dolls
With the Rolling Stones gradually dove-tailing into the establishment, the New York Dolls seized their moment. By blending libertine excess, ambisexual delinquency and piratical swagger, the pattern was set for the cavalier obnoxiousness that eventually coalesced into punk.
Their first album is their masterpiece; scuzzy, street-life vignettes honed to scalpel sharpness by Johnny Thunders' switchblade riffs.View Deal
Written while the former Kevin Ayers guitarist was still a teenager, this symphony-length instrumental exemplar of the over-dubber's art was initially greeted by a barrage of industry rejection before Richard Branson, head of the Virgin Records retail chain, decided to release it independently.
The result? Multiplatinum sales, a five-year chart run, a theme tune for The Exorcist and an airline for Branson.View Deal
Pink Floyd - Dark Side Of The Moon
Previewed at London's Planetarium, Roger Waters' treatise on mental illness finally found the post-Barrett Pink Floyd fulfilling their potential.
The fluidity of Us And Them, strident dynamism of The Great Gig In The Sky, jarring alarm bells of Time and staccato cash registers of Money typify an album that defines an era.View Deal
Lou Reed - Berlin
The core conceptual premise of Berlin (boy meets girl, boy slaps girl, girl has breakdown, loses kids, takes life, boy repents at leisure) might be one of the most depressing stories ever told.
But Lou Reed's lyrical sensitivity and Bob Ezrin's production transform a potential doom-fest into an oddly uplifting experience.View Deal
Rolling Stones - Goats Head Soup
Exile On Main St was always going to be a hard act to follow, and in Stones lore Goats Head Soup is frowned upon as something of a poor relation.
That said, the majority of bands would kill to concoct material of this quality. Angie is a fabulously decadent slice of acoustic jet-set ennui, and Star Star is delightfully salacious.
Roxy Music - For Your Pleasure
Roxy Music were the exception that proved the rule when it came to the 70s not being on nodding terms with sophistication. Everything about For Your Pleasure, from the decadent aspect of its cover art to the arch European drawl with which Bryan Ferry despatched each evocative couplet, was exquisitely contrived.
A tantalising glimpse into rock's future from glam's most glamorous.View Deal
Sensational Alex Harvey Band - Next
Having a background in Hamburg, cabaret and musical theatre left the gap-toothed Gorbals journeyman well-equipped to tackle any musical style that took his fancy with casual aplomb. Consequently, you'd have to look long and hard to find any album as varied, unpredictable, assured and well-rounded as Next.
From the proto-electronica of Faith Healer to the gritty Glasgow-kiss rehash of Jacques Brel's title track, Alex invariably astounds at every turn.View Deal
Status Quo - Hello
For many, the album that set Status Quo's trademark clipped, muscular, boogie style in stone represents the band at their best; an opinion that's almost impossible to contradict.
After all, what better Quo single than Caroline? And what better heads-down, no-nonsense crowd-pleaser than Roll Over Lay Down or fists-aloft set-closer than Forty Five Hundred Times? Exactly.View Deal
The Who - Quadrophenia
Pete Townshend's homage to the 60s mod subculture that helped catapult The Who to stardom was a long time coming.
But the complex conceptual tale of everyman mod Jimmy Cooper's fraught passage to adulthood – a spiritual journey exacerbated by a four-way personality split (one for each Who member) – was well worth the wait.View Deal
ZZ Top - Tres Hombres
The Texas trio's first US hit found Billy Gibbons dirtying his already filthy guitar sound while gradually edging towards a distinctively ZZ Top sound.
He nailed it on the chart-busting, shit-kicking ode to a whorehouse that was La Grange, as well as the evocatively titled Beer Drinkers And Hell Raisers.View Deal
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Daisy Ridley Brings Shakespeare's Tragic Heroine To Life In OPHELIA
by Lindsey Romain
Apr 30 2019 • 11:00 AM
William Shakespeare's Hamlet is the most prolifically adapted story from the playwright's ouvre, a tale so familiar that quotes from the text are part of our collective cultural consciousness. From Laurence Olivier's 1948 classic, to Kenneth Branagh's 1996 version, and all the way to The Lion King, the story has been retold in various cinematic iterations, translations, and reimagining for a century. But there's one famously misunderstood character relegated to the margins through it all. Now, her story is getting a feature-length treatment.
In the first trailer for Claire McCarthy's Ophelia, Daisy Ridley stars in the eponymous role of Hamlet's beautiful, manic, and ultimately tragic lover, a noblewoman of Denmark. The story looks to center on her point of view, as she watches her lover fight for the throne that should be his, quarrels with his mother Queen Gertrude, and ultimately succumbs to her grief. The film also stars George MacKay as Hamlet, Clive Owen as Claudius, Naomi Watts as Gertrude, and Tom Felton as Ophelia's brother, Laertes.
In addition to telling the story of Hamlet through a new lens, McCarthy's film looks like it took inspiration from famous artist renditions of Ophelia. Arthur Rimbaud's A Season in Hell & The Drunken Boat, an extended prose poem which dedicates a portion to the character, looks to be a clear influence.
For more than a thousand years sad Ophelia / Has passed, a white phantom, down the long black river / For more than a thousand years her sweet madness / Has murmured its ballad to the evening breeze
And the visual language evokes John Everett Millais' paintings of the character, like this iconic 1852 oil on canvas, titled Ophelia. (The same painting inspired the character's look in Branagh's film.) John William Waterhouse's The Lady of Shallott is also referenced.
Ophelia is Ridley's first lead role outside of the Star Wars franchise, so it will be fascinating to see how her work translates to Shakespeare, even Shakespeare "from a certain point of view." The film screened at Sundance Film Festival in 2018 and will open in theaters on June 28 before coming to VOD on July 5.
Images: IFC Pictures, John Everett Millais/Wiki Commons
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Daryl Eklund Named U.S. Sales Manager for Parramon
Submitted By: Julie Ann Kodmur, March 31, 2016
Respected Catalonian cork producer enters the U.S. market
March 31, 2016, Girona, Catalonia and Napa Valley ---- Daryl Eklund has been named U.S. Sales Manager for the cork company Parramon, according to an announcement by Jose Santos, Director of Sales, and Francesc Parramon, CEO, of Parramon Exportap. "We are delighted to welcome an experienced wine industry veteran like Daryl to our team," Santos and Parramon said. Eklund will lead the company's new sales efforts in the U.S.
Eklund has over 20 years of wine-making experience with stints at Trefethen, Conn Creek, Stags Leap and St. Andrews (now Luna). He also offers a wealth of glass and cork packaging experience including ten years managing the US subsidiary of the industry's biggest cork producer. He has a degree in Fermentation Science from UC Davis and is a former officer of the Napa Valley Wine Technical Group and the Natural Cork Quality Council. He looks forward to utilizing this background to introduce Parramon's products to both small wineries and large-scale producers. "We see an opening in today's market for a smaller, nimble, quality-first producer like Parramon," Eklund explains.
Founded in 1956 in Girona, 62 miles northeast of Barcelona, Parramon sells to more than 800 customers in 13 countries.
Parramon is the most innovative cork producer in Europe. Examples of the company's cutting-edge competitive advantages are its development and application of the first practical laser printers, "Digital Eye" optical sorters which include laser probes for internal flaws in addition to standard anti capillary treatments and the use of Mylar packaging for all shipments. Parramon is the only cork producer to use lasers to 'brand' all corks with winery logos and graphics, insuring much greater detail and perfect quality in the finished product. Parramon purchases only the highest quality wood from Catalonian forests and is the only company to fully cure its wood for a full 12 months prior to use in making top grade natural corks and the Microtech composite cork.
More at http://www.parramonexportap.com/en/ .