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Posted on October 11, 2016 by carlosdev
Time after time.
(2016) Science Fiction (Netflix) Robbie Amell, Rachael Taylor, Shaun Benson, Gray Powell, Jacob Neayem, Adam Butcher, Tantoo Cardinal, Jamie Spichuk. Directed by Tony Elliott
There are times in our lives where we all want a do-over. What if you had to do over the same three hours and every time you did, you still managed to muck it up?
Renton (Amell), a scientist, wakes up with a gasp. He is in bed with his former flame Hannah (Taylor) when masked men barge into their bedroom. And as things turn out, Renton ends up dead on the floor. But then he wakes up again.
He quickly realizes he's caught in a time loop, one which is lasting precisely three hours, fourteen minutes and fifteen seconds (math majors will get the significance). It's the near future and in this dystopian vision, a single corporation essentially rules Earth. Renton has been working on a new energy source that will break the hold of said evil corporation and save the planet – the air is already unbreathable.
The baddies want to confiscate Renton's experiment and kill the inventor of the device that can threaten their employer's stranglehold on the world and it seems they are succeeding but Renton remembers what is going on from loop to loop and Hannah is beginning to too. Can the two of them figure out how to break out of the loop and use the device Renton has invented to buy freedom from corporate tyranny?
This is a bare bones Canadian production that doesn't utilize a whole lot of effects or a lot of cast. It mostly takes place in several rooms of a single house, and of course there are no costume changes. Still, one gets the sense of a large budget than what they likely had. Kudos should go to the production design crew for making this look apocalyptic and futuristic without resorting to a whole lot of CGI.
Amell has mostly a lot of small screen experience and that's fine for something like this that is destined mainly for streaming and home viewing. His performance is solid but not as inspiring as I would have liked in a character like his. I've enjoyed his work on TV but he hasn't yet shown that he can take a feature and carry it yet. Taylor is more intriguing here, but to be fair she has a lot more to work with than Amell, whose character is essentially sci-fi dystopian hero 101.
Like most movies set in a time loop (the most famous being Groundhog Day) there is a certain amount of repetitiveness here that is inevitable. Some movies with this theme handle it better than others; this one is definitely on the lower end of the scale in that regard. The middle third of the movie feels a bit like a slog in places.
Still, as Netflix entertainment goes there is a certain amount of niche filling that this satisfies. Those who like sci-fi and time travel conundrums will probably end up liking this as well. Mainstream audiences may be less enthusiastic but Amell is hunky, Taylor is gorgeous and the baddies are nasty enough to make this a worthwhile investment of time for certain Netflix subscribers.
REASONS TO GO: There are some interesting concepts here.
REASONS TO STAY: As with many time travel films, there is a lot of repetition.
FAMILY VALUES: A fair amount of violence and some sensuality.
TRIVIAL PURSUIT: The film played at the Toronto Film Festival before opening on Netflix.
BEYOND THE THEATER: Netflix
CRITICAL MASS: As of 10/11/16: Rotten Tomatoes: No score yet. Metacritic: No score yet.
COMPARISON SHOPPING: Synchronicity
NEXT: Blair Witch
Posted in VOD Review	| Tagged ARQ, betrayals, cinema, Cinema365, corporate control, dystopian future, energy device, Films, hit squad, home invasion, McGuffin, movies, murder, Netflix, Rachael Taylor, Robbie Amell, Science Fiction, Tantoo Cardinal, time loop, VOD Reviews	| Leave a reply
New Releases for the Week of August 5, 2016
Posted on August 4, 2016 by carlosdev
(Warner Brothers) Will Smith, Margot Robbie, Jared Leto, Joel Kinnaman, Ben Affleck, Viola Davis, Jai Courtney, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Cara Delevingne. Directed by David Ayer
There are some jobs that a superhero just can't do. They are far too valuable to risk. That's when you send in the other guys, or in this case, a government-selected group of super-villains who have nothing to lose and are completely expendable. Given no option but to succeed or die, will they take on an impossible task and perhaps save the world, or bicker among themselves and go down in flames along with the rest of us?
See the trailer, a clip, a promo, a featurette and a video here.
Genre: Superhero
Rating: PG-13 (for sequences of violence and action throughout, disturbing behavior, suggestive content and language)
Bazodee
(Serafini) Staz Nair, Kabir Bedi, Natalie Perera, Valmike Rampersad. The daughter of an Indian businessman agrees to marry a wealthy man in order to get her father out of the crushing debt he's under. However, at her engagement party she meets an intriguing reggae musician with whom she develops a complicated friendship…which leads to forbidden feelings that catch the eye of the protective brother of her fiance who sets out to ruin everything and everyone involved.
Now Playing: AMC West Oaks
Rating: PG-13 (for some suggestive content and brief language)
(EuropaCorp/Relativity) Kevin Spacey, Jennifer Garner, Robbie Amell, Christopher Walken. A workaholic Dad on the eve of his biggest career triumph ever is on the way home to his daughter's 11th birthday with the gift she's always wanted – a cat. He hates cats, but had to scramble to find a gift and this is what he came up with. After a terrible car accident, he awakens with his consciousness inside the cat. He begins to get an entirely new outlook about his family through the eyes of the cat and begins to understand what he could potentially lose. It will take an extreme effort on his part to earn back his humanity and rejoin the family he'd taken for granted for so long.
See the trailer, clips and a featurette here.
Genre: Family Comedy
Rating: PG (for thematic elements, language and some rude humor)
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Posted on July 9, 2015 by carlosdev
Max prefers kidfingers over ladyfingers.
(2015) Family Drama (Warner Brothers/MGM) Thomas Haden Church, Josh Wiggins, Luke Kleintank, Lauren Graham, Robbie Amell, Mia Xitlali, Dejon LaQuake, Jay Hernandez, Owen Harn, Joseph Julian Soria, Raymond W. Beal, Edgar Arreola, Jason Davis, Pete Burns, Miles Mussenden, Joan Q. Scott, Ian Gregg, Andrene Ward-Hammond. Directed by Boaz Yakin
]It is a Hollywood truism that it is never a good idea to work as an actor with children and animals, unless you like getting upstaged. Sometimes, of course, it's unavoidable – families must have their films and they are often crawling with kids and pets.
Max is a dog working for the military. He and his handler, Kyle Wincott (Amell) are in Afghanistan, where Max faithfully sniffs out weapon caches for the Taliban and alerts the platoon when there's trouble. However, all of Max's training can't save Kyle from a Taliban ambush.
Back home in Texas, Kyle's family is living day to day; his ex-marine Dad Ray (Church) bears his wounds that he got in Desert Storm and runs a storage facility. His wife Pam (Graham) relies on her faith in God to get her eldest son back home safely and to keep the peace between Ray and their youngest son Justin (Wiggins). Justin is at an age where he is, quite frankly, a jerk – like most teenage boys. He has little or no respect for either parent (less for his demanding Dad than his Mom), plays videogames all day long and has no interest in spending his summer working for his Dad who really needs the help. He is also burning bootlegged copies of videogames that haven't come out yet for a local hoodlum named Emilio (Soria), who is the cousin of his best friend Chuy (LaQuake).
The Wincott family is devastated by the news of Kyle's passing. It is Max, however, who is the most inconsolable. His relationship with Kyle and devotion to him is such that he is of no use back in the field; he suffers from PTSD (and yes, dogs can be afflicted by it) and won't let any other handler near him. The Army ships him back to Texas where he was first trained to see if anyone can deal with him. They bring the dog to Kyle's funeral, where he breaks hearts by running up to the casket, pawing at it and with a piteous whimper lies down at the foot of it. Why don't you go get a tissue now, I'm sure you need it.
Anyway, the only person Max responds to is the sullen Justin. As it turns out, Justin is beginning to respond to Max, too – after his mom forces him to take care of the dog on his own. It would seem an insurmountable obstacle for Justin, who doesn't know the first thing about caring for a dog. Fortunately for him, another cousin of Chuy – this one not involved in anything illegal – named Carmen (Xitlali) – has raised pit bulls in her family for ages, so she agrees to help Justin out. The two start to take a shine to each other.
However, things get complicated when Kyle's buddy – Tyler Harne (Kleintank) returns from duty early and gives Ray an account of Kyle's death that puts the blame squarely on Max. Ray is all for putting a bullet in the dog's head after that but cooler heads prevail. Max clearly doesn't like Harne – he gets upset whenever he's close by, barking and trying to break his chain to get at the former Marine. Justin thinks Harne is up to something. When Justin's suspicions prove correct, Harne has Max taken away by animal control to be put down and when Ray finally figures out that his younger son has been right all along, kidnaps Ray to hand over to the drug cartel that he is selling weapons that he liberated in Afghanistan to with the express instructions to take his buddy's dad to Mexico and make him disappear permanent-like. It's up to Max to escape doggie death row and aid Justin in finding his dad.
I liked the first part of the premise – bringing a military dog home and helping the dog heal from his PTSD, while simultaneously helping the family heal from the grief of their loss. Had they stuck to that story this might have been an excellent family film. Unfortunately, they add the whole far-fetched junior detective angle that just turns the movie into an Afterschool Special and not a particularly good one.
What saves the movie is Max himself; the dog is absolutely wonderful, the kind of dog that epitomizes why the species is Man's Best Friend. One can see why the military and law enforcement both rely heavily on dogs, particularly those of Max's breed. Max will definitely tug on your heartstrings and in a movie like this one, frankly that's his job.
I didn't talk much about Carmen in the story summary but let me tell you, Mia Xitlali may have an unusual last name but she also has unusual talent to back it up. She's absolutely a knockout in the looks department but she has plenty of screen presence to make her a talent to watch out for, so long as she doesn't go down the Selena Gomez path. Latin actresses don't often get really juicy roles but hopefully one will come this lady's way – I know she'll make the most of it when one does. Mark my words, this girl has a future ahead of her.
Wiggins, who was impressive in the far better Hellion, is less so here. Mostly, he's the victim of awful writing; Justin is so sullen and so angry at the world that it is absolutely excruciating to spend time with him. Sure, this might be more typical of teenage boy behavior – and I helped raise one as well as having been one, so I know they can be real jerks – but most teen boys, even my son, had redeeming qualities. Eventually Max turns Justin around but by the time he does, you're pretty much already over Justin. Sadly, Yakin gave Wiggins some cringe-inducing dialogue to speak and you can almost see Wiggins wincing when he says it.
I get that this isn't meant to be a work of art but it could have been so much better. I think the story that takes up most of the first part of the movie is far more compelling than the Disney Channel detective show that makes up the second. I wish Yakin had trusted his main story to carry him through although to be fair, it's quite possible (and even likely) that the studio may have had something to do with adding the kids save the day second half. In addition, when a filmmaker casts actors the caliber of Graham and Church and then gives them little to do but look stern or sad, that's a bad sign. Still, those looking for family entertainment that isn't animated in a year in which it seems like the only good option for families is Inside Out could do worse than seeing this as a break from multiple viewings of Pixar.
REASONS TO GO: Max is terrific. Some nice cinematography. Xitlali shows some legitimate talent.
REASONS TO STAY: Pedantic story. Church and Graham criminally underused. Justin may be a "typical" teen but far too abrasive to get much audience sympathy.
FAMILY VALUES: Some violence and peril, disturbing war sequence and some thematic elements.
TRIVIAL PURSUIT: Five dogs play Max, who is a Belgian Malinois (not a Belgian Shepard as is at least once remarked upon in the movie) which are a breed used often by the military and police; the primary canine actor, whose name is Carlos (great name!) also appeared in the movie Project Almanac.
COMPARISON SHOPPING: Bolt
NEXT: Meet Me in Montenegro
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New Releases for the Week of June 26, 2015
TED 2
(Universal) Mark Wahlberg, Seth MacFarlane (voice), Amanda Seyfried, Jessica Barth, Giovanni Ribisi, Morgan Freeman, Sam J. Jones, Patrick Warburton, Michael Dorn. Directed by Seth MacFarlane
The magically animated teddy bear Ted is living the good life now. Although his thunder buddy has broken up with his girlfriend, Ted's relationship has blossomed and he is going to get married, and the two are even thinking about having a kid. The trouble is, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts needs Ted to prove that he is human. That's going to require some legal-type stuff and there's a hottie named Samantha L. Jackson who might just be the ticket to Ted's happiness – and his pal John's as well.
Release Formats: Standard (opens Thursday)
Rating: R (for crude and sexual content, pervasive language and some drug use)
(Warner Brothers/MGM) Thomas Haden Church, Josh Wiggins, Lauren Graham, Robbie Amell. Max is a specially trained dog that sniffs out bombs and mines for the army in Afghanistan. When his handler is killed in action, Max is severely traumatized and is taken out of service. He is shipped back stateside to the family of his beloved handler and makes a bond with their teenage son. However, when a dangerous situation threatens the family, the hero in Max will need to re-emerge if he and his new friend are to save the day.
See the trailer, a clip, an interview and a music video here.
Genre: Family Drama
Rating: PG (for action violence, peril, brief language and thematic elements)
(Fox Searchlight) Thomas Mann, R.J. Cryler, Olivia Cooke, Nick Offerman. A high school senior tries to remain as invisible as possible to avoid any sort of relationship which might cause him discomfort. He spends most of his free time making film parodies of classic movies with his only friend, who he describes as a co-worker rather than a best friend. However, when his mom insists that he spend time with a girl in school who has just been diagnosed with cancer, he finds something that is worth all the trouble he had tried to avoid. This was perhaps the most acclaimed film to come out of Sundance this year.
Now Playing: Enzian Theater, AMC Downtown Disney
Rating: PG-13 (for sexual content, drug material, language and some thematic elements)
Posted in Weekly Preview	| Tagged 2015, Amanda Seyfried, cinema, Films, Giovanni Ribisi, Jessica Barth, June 26, Lauren Graham, Mark Wahlberg, Max, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, Michael Dorn, Morgan Freeman, movies, Nick Offerman, Olivia Cooke, Patrick Warburton, Previews, Robbie Amell, Sam J. Jones, Seth MacFarlane, Ted 2, Thomas Haden Church, Thomas Mann	| Leave a reply
New Releases for the Week of February 20, 2015
THE DUFF
(CBS) Mae Whitman, Robbie Amell, Bella Thorne, Bianca A. Santos, Skyler Samuels, Romany Malco, Nick Eversman, Ken Jeong, Allison Janney. Directed by Ari Sandel
A young high school senior who is pretty content about her position in the school's social hierarchy is shocked to discover that she's better known around campus as the DUFF – Designated Ugly Fat Friend. Working to rehabilitate her image with a slick but charming football player, she takes on the school's official designator of labels (doesn't every school have one?) to find that the only label that's important is the one you give yourself. Or something along those lines.
Genre: Teen Comedy
Rating: PG-13 (for crude and sexual material throughout, some language and teen partying)
Hot Tub Time Machine 2
(Paramount/MGM) Rob Corddry, Adam Scott, Chevy Chase, Craig Robinson. Having used the Hot Tub Time Machine to make their lives better, the three buddies find that using the time machine for their own purposes has a cost of its own.
See the trailer, clips, interviews, a promo and B-roll video here.
Genre: Sci-Fi Comedy
Rating: R (for crude sexual content and language throughout, graphic nudity, drug use and some violence)
McFarland USA
(Disney) Kevin Costner, Maria Bello, Morgan Saylor, Vincent Martella. In a Central California high school mostly made up of the children of Hispanic farm workers, school and work in the fields are all any of them have to look forward to. However, some of them are fast – that attracts the attention of new PE coach Jim White who proposes to establish a cross country team. The group's devotion to family, incredible work ethic and belief in one another will take a little known farming community high school and transform it into a place of champions.
Genre: True Sports Drama
Rating: PG (for thematic material, some violence and language)
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Strikeforce: Marquardt Vs. Saffiedine Predictions
Strikeforce had a decent run, but like many failed MMA promotions, they just couldn't figure out a way to become a lasting part of the sport.
Here are my predictions for the Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine fight card (which will be the last event the promotion holds) set for Jan. 12, at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Okla.
Nate Marquardt vs. Tarec Saffiedine
Saffiedine has been pretty successful fighting under the Strikeforce banner, winning six of his seven fights in the promotion. However, he'll be in for a serious test when he faces Nate on Jan. 12. Marquardt put on one of the best performances of his MMA career during his last outing against Tyron Woodley, handing the then undefeated fighter his first professional loss, knocking him out during the fourth round of their encounter. It's really hard to see anyone beating Marquardt when he fights like he did against Woodley, and I expect another similar performance on Saturday.
Prediction: Marquardt wins via decision.
Daniel Cormier vs. Dion Staring
2012 was an excellent year for Cormier, as he established himself as one of the top heavyweights in MMA. "DC" will be a huge favorite going into his fight against Staring, and he should be able to overwhelm the Dutchman with his wrestling. With training partners like Alistair Overeem, Staring knows what it feels like to be inside the cage with one of the best heavyweights in the world. He should be able to make it a competitive fight if he's able to keep the fight standing, but it's hard to see that happening for 15 minutes.
Prediction: Cormier wins via TKO.
Josh Barnett vs. Nandor Guelmino
Things didn't go too well for Barnett during his last outing against Cormier, and he'll try to get back on the winning side of things when he faces Guelmino at Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine. Guelmino is a solid heavyweight, but Barnett is a really tough matchup for him. The Austrian's submissions are his most dangerous weapons, but it's hard to see anyone tapping out Barnett. "The Warmaster" should be able to control the action wherever the fight takes place, and eventually put Guelmino away.
Prediction: Barnett wins via TKO.
Gegard Mousasi vs. Mike Kyle
Mousasi is one of the top light-heavyweights in Strikeforce, and Kyle can be a handful for anyone when 100 percent focused on fighting. Both men are solid in the striking department, but Mousasi is the technically superior striker. Gegard should also have the advantage on the ground, which makes this a good matchup for him. However, he'll have to keep his hands up throughout the bout, as one good shot from Kyle is more than enough to end any fight.
Prediction: Mousasi wins via decision.
Ed Herman vs. Ronaldo Souza
This is a very interesting matchup between two skilled Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioners. Herman is a solid grappler, but Souza is a world-class ground specialist. "Jacare" should be able to control Herman with his grappling, and add another victory to his resume.
Prediction: Souza wins via submission.
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Roger Gracie defeats Anthony Smith
Tim Kennedy defeats Trevor Smith
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Adriano Martins defeats Jorge Gurgel
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I decided to create this blog post for a couple of reasons. Firstly due to my love of elephants, which are just the coolest animals on the planet. Also the elephant has become newsworthy in Australia, with two elephants at Sydney's Taronga Zoo and one at the Melbourne Zoo having recently given birth. Both Melbourne and Taronga have other elephants that are pregnant and will give birth before 2010 has ended. These are said to be the first elephant births ever to have occurred in Australia.
In future posts I will also explore the plight of these animals in the wild both in Africa and Asia. One issue that is especially dear to my heart is the fate of the rare Borneo Pygmy Elephant due to the loss of habitat for palm oil plantations. Of course Palm Oil plantations affect other animals (tigers, orangutans, etc) in various Asian countries too, but the elephants in Malaysia's Sabah state will be the ones I will focus on. I also hope to talk about the controversy surrounding the elephants in Sabah's Lok Kawi Wildlife Park (ie they are pygmy elephants taken from the wild). I will also explore the issue of pygmy elephants being captured and sent to zoos in China and Japan back in 2003.
I do have other issues and things to cover but this is probably enough for now. I hope to do a thorough research in each of these posts that I do so I may be very slow updating. Hopefully I will do a follow up on this soon.
Here's a story about the reformation of the Clown Prince of Crime, however he does not consciously decide to go straight. Unfortunately an amnesia angle is used, which as Mick Foley says, never works out very well.
P & I went to the Melbourne Zoo today. This is the first time that we have been since February 2007 and the first time that we got to see the baby elephant Mali. She is so cute!
I notice that Yakini, the gorilla who was born here a few years ago has been moved and Rigo is the only silverback in the gorilla group. Apparently the rest of the male gorillas are going to Werribee to form a bachelor group.
Oh, and that Giant Tortoise is doing what it looks like it is doing. They can move very quickly when they are horny. The terrified female tried to get away but she didn't stand a chance.
Modern Times was Chaplin's final 'silent' film. Although it does feature some sounds and voices and even a (nonsensical) song from the little Tramp it is essentially a silent film. It is also a very brilliant film and is very funny. A Lot of the comedy has to do with the mechanisation of the modern world, and there is the iconic scene where Charlie goes through the giant cogs of the machine, but the funniest stuff has to do with the element of hunger and food. The scene where Charlie eats his lunch with the aid of the eating machine at the start of the film is funny, as is the scene where the Tramp has to feed his co-worker who has become trapped in the machine thanks to Charlie.
I also think that Paulette Goddard is very good in the film as the Gamin (whatever that is), as well as being very beautiful. I especially liked her feisty performance.
The film is perhaps Chaplin's most critically acclaimed film and whilst I do enjoy it a lot I probably like City Lights and The Circus a little bit more.
I love the Marx Bros. and even though Go West isn't their best film it still has its enjoyable moments, especially when Groucho, Chico and Harpo are together. Their antics are as funny as usual, it's just that when they are not on camera the film is not very interesting. And that is the problem with all the MGM Marx Bros. films. When the Marx's are not on-screen there is usually some terrible side romance plot between a couple of really boring actors. Worse is when they have to sing, which is something that I never understood about Marx Bros. films. Why do they feature these horrible songs sung by the supporting players? Usually the Groucho would have a really funny song or two that he would sing in each of his films but that is sadly lacking in Go West. We do get Chico playing the piano and Harpo playing the harp, which like the non-Groucho songs force a viewer to press the fast forward button. I really shouldn't complain about this as it is a feature of all of the Marx Bros. MGM films. Instead I should be talking about the funny stuff like Groucho's snappy one liners and Chico and Harpo fleecing their brother with the $10 bill at the railway station before they head west. There is also the destruction of the train at the film's finale that is a kind of iconic image in cinema history. It is a funny film if you can put up with the lousy singing and boring instrument playing.
I explained the other day the trouble that I have been having in the last few days. Things have been a bit difficult and I have fallen a little behind on my schedule. I am endeavoring to catch up as quickly as possible. It should be three weeks before my roof is repaired after the damage that it received after being battered by last week's storm. I've still been watching movies but not been blogging about the experience so I am a little behind. It will take me a little while to catch up.
The Great Dictator was the first 'talking picture' that Charlie Chaplin made, over a decade after the Jazz Singer. Chaplin was the last person to make an (almost) silent film with Modern Times in 1936 but by 1940 he knew that he had to have characters talking. I think the reason why Chaplin took so long to speak (legibly) on film was because he was afraid that his Tramp would lose his mystique and charm. Many people claim that this film is the first Chaplin comedy that doesn't feature the little Tramp yet the Jewish barber character is really the Tramp even if he's not wearing the baggy pants and bowler hat.
The real comedy character in this film is not the Jewish barber, as every scene he is in is much too sentimental and schmaltzy, but the character of the dictator, Hynkel, proves that Chaplin could do verbal comedy as well as anyone else at the time (Groucho Marx and W.C. Fields included), as well as his brilliant physical comedy. I especially like where the dictator is addressing the crowd in faux German and some nonsensical English comes out. Brilliant.
By 1917 Charlie Chaplin had starred in several successful short comedies, yet it was this film that shot him to superstardom. It features a tale of a poor immigrant who travels to America to seek his fortune through the boundless opportunity provided in the land of the free.
Charlie was still refining his art so this film feels a lot like the typical silent slapstick film of the early part of last century. The Tramp character had started to develop into a character, more than just a gag. Chaplin started to use emotion and pathos in his comedies at this time which helped to distinguish them from their contemporaries.
This short may not be as great as The Kid, City Lights, The Goldrush or Modern Times but it is funny and shows Chaplin just as he was before he became his most creative.


Hello, Sue! I see you are on top today!
Leaves are falling, but we still have green leaves, too.!
I was awaken this morning by a baby singing rather loudly. I know the parents were not happy about the noise either as I could hear them also. I needed to get up early but not as early as I did.
Good morning to all! Back from my visual fields eye examination.
A re-post, as I posted this before change 0ver.
Followed by 'And I'll cry if I want to!'?
Thanks Karen, I will have to pass this along to my hubby as we are celebrating his birthday weekend starting with dinner at his favorite restaurant tonight and then on our way to tomorrow morning to visit our youngest daughter at college, he turns 50 this Sunday! Have a wonderful weekend all!
Too bad the power lines are in the shot.
I received a variety of acceptable answers yesterday.
A decimal point: either both on the left of the 1's or both on the right of the 1's.
A 0 to the left of the 0's.
A 1 added to the 10 and placed next to the 1.
If it happened to you-u-u.
Oh, thanks a lot. Now I'll have that song running through my head all day!
But Judy left the same time.
Why was he holding her hand?
It just dawned on me that I said the 0's wrong. A 0 before the 10 and after the 1.
Serena has informed me it wasn't a math problem yesterday because I don't do math problems.
Why SPAM???? I hate spam!!!! Even my dogs have been known to reject the stuff.
If that's the kind of prize you hand out, Serena, I may stop doing puzzles! I definitely prefer Kathy's guano. It has some uses in the garden.
Canadian Thanksgiving here on my Monday. Cheers to all and celebrate with family or friends.
Air New Zealand has a new ''Safety Brief'' video - hilarious!
As usual look for any spaces that may appear.
The only space I see is -ti ps- following safety.
I won't be here Monday, Greg, so I'll wish you and all our Canadian friends a very Happy Thanksgiving from my house to yours!
DoA, that video was great! I'd fly that airline anytime!
I agree. That was easily the best air safety video ever made. I don't fly much, but every time I have, I've noticed that nobody pays any attention to the air safety instructions. This video should get everyone's attention. It's hysterical!
Morning all,lovely red sky in the pic.
I am just about ready to take a hammer to this computer, tried DOA video link took out the space and it will only load so far. I have tried everything I know to see what the problem is and still have no idea.
Scroll down to the ''Travel'' section, about half way down the page.
The story is currently on the right side of the page with a picture of Betty White, The story headline is ''Betty White will be on your next NZ holiday''.
Amelia, put the space back in and it will work.
Amelia, you might be able to relate to the avatar, Karen used on pg 2 of yesterday.
I agree. When I'm taking panorama pictures (scenery, sunsets, etc.) I try to position myself so wires, etc. are not in the picture.
San Antonio for the next 3 nights, meeting Jamie, visiting family, and going to a wedding. It will be nice to have a break from driving, before the long drive home.
DorA - I'll be watching that video on our NZ flight on Tuesday! but now I won't have to pay attention because I've already seen it.
Good morning everyone. Oops, I just forgot myself for a moment.
Watch, anyway, it's worth a replay!


Wow! Key Tags That Work Like Business Cards! You have to admit, these full-color tags are impressive. They're too nice to throw away, so your customers will keep them and use them. They act like mini business cards… keeping your shop's name where people will see it…and doing it with real class and elegance.
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From The Liverpool Echo - Tuesday 31 August 1915.
Taken from the Devon and Exeter Gazette of 2 November, 1916.
From The Era - Wednesday 08 September 1915.
An article from the Hastings and St Leonards Observer of 9 October, 1915.
From The Lincolnshire Echo of 4 September, 1915.
THE HEADMASTER AT LINCOLN THEATRE
A return visit of the amusing comedy The Headmaster billed for the first three evenings of next week at the Theatre Royal, Lincoln, seven and nine o'clock. Mr. Dudley Stuart's Co. are responsible for the production of the play, which had such a successful run the Playhouse, London. Very human, delightfully fresh, laughter, and cleverly constructed is "The Headmaster." Seeing one of the authors, Mr. Edward Knoblauch, is partly responsible for that charming play "Milestones." and also the weird and interesting "Kismet", added to which the other author Mr.T.W.Coleby, a writer of distinction, it is not surprising that such a success is scored with "The Headmaster", which is full of delicate touches, smart dialogue, and amusing situations. We are told the King and Queen, together with the Royal guests, laughed heartily when this was played before them at Balmoral Castle. Such production appeals to the highest intelligence. Mr. Stuart is to be congratulated upon his company which is an excellent one. and includes Mr. James Harcourt, who plays the title-role in truly humorous manner, but when occasion arises, as it does in the last act, he proves himself not wanting in emotion, and altogether gives a clever and consistent impersonation.
From The Liverpool Echo of 31 August, 1915.
Shakespeare Theatre.
A refreshing comedy, "The Headmaster.' Its pleasant grip is unslackened all through. Mr. James Harcourt finds in the title part a well of exquisitely flavoured humour. He bears hie audience along with his laughter making, touching them now and again with a vein of tender feeling. A winsome Portia is Miss Greta Wood; Jack Strahan Mr. W. Mackay seems to hardly realise the authors' conception; while Miss Manners' portrayal of the Hon. Mrs. Grantley's peculiarities suffers a little from over emphasis.These slight faults apart, the comedy is played admirably, and offers an enjoyable evening.
From The Era of 1 September, 1915. (Shakespeare Theatre, Liverpool)
"The Headmaster" is here this week, causing much laughter. presented Mr. Dudley Stuart's company. Prominent in the company is Mr. James Harcourt. whose Rev. Cuthbert Sanctuary is an altogether fine conception and provocative of continual laughter. Miss Phyllis Manners makes a particularly amusing Mrs. Grantley; praise due to Mr. Tom Tindall for his Rev. Wilton; and other good supporters include Messrs. W. MacKay (Strahan), Richard Clark (Munton), and the Misses Greta Wood (Portia), and Anna Cuka (Antigone).
From The Lincolnshire Echo - Tuesday 07 September 1915. Interesting to note that Greta Wood was actually named as Greta Ward!
From The Leamington Spa Courier - Friday 01 October 1915.
From The Eastbourne Gazette - Wednesday 06 October 1915.


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NAF responds to Zamfara Emirs, say bombs were never used in airstrikes
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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has denied speculations by the Zamfara council of chiefs, that civilians were killed in airstrikes in the state.
The NAF spokesman, Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, made the clarification during a press briefing at the HQ NAF on Thursday, April 18.
Air Commodore Daramola noted that before any attack mission is conducted or any target is engaged, the NAF ensures that it carries out detailed Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions.
He added that as a follow-up, reliable credible human intelligence is also carried out to ensure proper targeting in order to, as much as possible, avoid collateral damage.
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He continued: "Furthermore, as standard practice, NAF attack aircraft on air interdiction missions are accompanied by ISR platforms that guide them to designated targets.
"Moreover, NAF pilots, by training and in line with extant rules of engagement for any operation, do not attack any location if it is observed that non-combatants are present.
"As a responsible Service, the NAF also wishes to clarify that in all its air strikes in the north west, bombs were never used.
"This has been deliberately done in view of the nature of threat as well as the operational environment, despite the fact that the armed bandits have anti-aircraft gun in their possession.
"The allegation that bombs were used is therefore not only false but out rightly misleading."
He, however, revealed that in the light of the allegation, the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, has ordered a high powered panel of inquiry to investigate the veracity or otherwise of the claim.
He said the panel will be headed by an Air Vice Marshal and will work with the Zamfara state government as well as the Zamfara state council of chiefs and other stakeholders.
"At the end of the investigation, members of the public would be duly informed," he added.
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He assured that the NAF would not relent in its unwavering commitment to sustain its operations to flush out armed bandits from Zamfara and its environs in collaboration with other security agencies.
The Zamfara state council of chiefs had on Wednesday, April 17, listed not less than 11 indigenes allegedly killed by a NAF fighter jet
The chiefs, represented by the Emir of Bungudu Alhaji Hassan Attahiru, said that the houses of 20 persons were also destroyed by in the raids.
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SATEFL returns in 2o17/18, starting the year of with our full-day event in Stirling. The event is supported by Cambridge University Press, who is providing the speaker for the day and will be present with a book stall and representative.
We are very pleased to have Olha Madylus talk at our SATEFL Day at the University of Stirling this year. Olha has lived in Greece, Hong Kong and Venezuela teaching students of all ages. As well as General English she has taught Business, ESP and Academic English. She is now based in London. She is a CELTA trainer and develops training materials for teachers and teacher trainers around the world. She is the author of "Film, TV and Music', a book of photocopiable activities published by Cambridge University Press.
Cambridge University Press book stall at event will include sample books to browse and read plus resources details from book representative, Ciaran.
If you are a teenager or adult learning a new language, there are many reasons why it can be difficult to engage in speaking tasks or even just produce more than single word utterances in any oral exchange, for example when the teacher asks if you had a good weekend as you enter the classroom. The words and phrases are there somewhere, but just can't be found and delivered when needed. It can be frustrating and even embarrassing. It's hard work for the student and the teacher.
Teachers need to understand the challenges students face producing spoken English and this presentation explores these and moves on to identify a number of classroom strategies which allow students to not only develop individual speaking skills, but to pull them together in tasks and feel a sense of success instead of frustration.
Tasks which focus on learning high frequency generic expressions as well as using scaffolding and simple dialogue signposting will be presented. In addition, the role of preparation and rehearsal will be explored. The session also introduces games and role plays which develop speaking skills in addition to the use of DVDs in class to support speaking.
How do native-speakers (NS) handle conversational exchanges in ways that might not be obvious to overseas students or any non-native- speakers (NNS) of English who have to function in British society? What might go wrong, as a result, and what are some implications for our teaching? This short session is an awareness-raising exercise where we will look at real examples of NS and NNS spoken exchanges, examining the extent to which the intended communicative event is successful, misunderstood, obscure, or just plain awful . Although most of the examples are taken from university studies, they cover both academic exchanges (with tutors and lecturers) and the ordinary everyday situations that students engage in on campus.
This will be followed by two short workshops with hands-on strategies and tips on developing speaking skills by Clare Hayward and Eloise Bicket.


Nonlinear Dynamical Systems and Control presents and develops an extensive treatment of stability analysis and control design of nonlinear dynamical systems, with an emphasis on Lyapunov-based methods. Dynamical system theory lies at the heart of mathematical sciences and engineering. The application of dynamical systems has crossed interdisciplinary boundaries from chemistry to biochemistry to chemical kinetics, from medicine to biology to population genetics, from economics to sociology to psychology, and from physics to mechanics to engineering. The increasingly complex nature of engineering systems requiring feedback control to obtain a desired system behavior also gives rise to dynamical systems.
Wassim Haddad and VijaySekhar Chellaboina provide an exhaustive treatment of nonlinear systems theory and control using the highest standards of exposition and rigor. This graduate-level textbook goes well beyond standard treatments by developing Lyapunov stability theory, partial stability, boundedness, input-to-state stability, input-output stability, finite-time stability, semistability, stability of sets and periodic orbits, and stability theorems via vector Lyapunov functions. A complete and thorough treatment of dissipativity theory, absolute stability theory, stability of feedback systems, optimal control, disturbance rejection control, and robust control for nonlinear dynamical systems is also given. This book is an indispensable resource for applied mathematicians, dynamical systems theorists, control theorists, and engineers.
Wassim M. Haddad is professor of aerospace engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. VijaySekhar Chellaboina is associate professor of mechanical, aerospace, and biomedical engineering at the University of Tennessee. They are the coauthors of Impulsive and Hybrid Dynamical Systems: Stability, Dissipativity, and Control and Thermodynamics: A Dynamical Systems Approach (both Princeton).


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If you want to learn English for free, you've come to the right place! We have hundreds of pages of high-quality video and audio, along with interactive exercises to help you with your grammar …... When you finish this book, you can move on to English Grammar: Step by Step 2 where you'll learn about present tense verbs and prepositions. Keep in mind that the focus of this book is exclusively on grammar.
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Has done considerable research on English grammar and has evolved a new and novel method of teaching English to learners from non‐English speaking homes and countries. Has written several English grammar books in his new method to suit various levels of learners right from school to Under graduate level. He is a freelance writer as well and has been pursuing writing as a hobby right from …... When you finish this book, you can move on to English Grammar: Step by Step 2 where you'll learn about present tense verbs and prepositions. Keep in mind that the focus of this book is exclusively on grammar.
If you want to teach or learn grammar the easy way, follow our step-by-step program that clearly lays everything out and allows you to move at your own pace. The Get Smart Grammar Program is presented in a logical sequence, so it's not an overwhelming mishmash of information .
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'Chichester's nightlife benefits from our opening hours' says Vestry
Part of the team at the Vestry. From left: Alex Clarke, Charlie Rose, and Nick Marshall
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Management at the Vestry has said the city benefits from its opening hours, as it applies for later opening times.
Read more: Vestry staff call for public support as they face pressure to close early
After submitting the planning application, bar manager Charlie Rose said the pub is 'just patiently waiting for a response'. Charlie added that the site has already got the licence to be serving alcohol to 2.30am, now it just needs the planning permission from Chichester District Council.
Designated premises supervisor Nick Marshall said: "It's important to give people choice and it's important to keep people in the city whether they come here for university, whether they grew up here, to give them a good experience so that they will be coming back rather than relying on the population that's already here.
Read more here: Vestry bar working with Chichester council to fix opening hours issue
"South Street, as well as all the other pubs, is seeing an uplift from their being a late night venue. It affects everyone for the entire evening, from people coming out after work to people eating. It's not just us that's benefiting."
Approval of the application (19/00277/FUL) would see an extension on the pub's opening hours to 2.30am. A planning restriction on the building says The Vestry should close at 12am.
Read more here: Council not enforcing early closing on The Vestry despite pressure
"We obviously want to operate legally and we've fully cooperated with the council who we've said numerous times before have been perfectly reasonable back to us and to be honest we are glad now the application is in. We hope it goes through smoothly and if it doesn't, we will continue to answer any queries they have and act as best we can.
"I think even in a recent survey, Chichester came zero for late night, we have a massive student population here, compared to other cities around here that we are comparable to Chichester, as a whole, Chichester has been slow to react to the changes in town centres that are happening elsewhere and what's great to see is now, through Chichester BID, through the council, through various councillors, we are beginning to see a change in attitudes that young people do have a lot to offer for the city and I say young people. I'm not just talking about students," said Nick.
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Happening #66
Oct 29, 2015 by Jonathan Graves Youth & Family
The Happening Experience
Happening #66 was truly an inspired experience. If you haven't heard much about Happening it's not because it is a secret, but rather a surprise for the participants who attend. It lasts for a weekend and is geared towards high school students, however adults can attend if they are invited by a young person. This fall Holy Cross had two participants: Sofia Patrick and Nick Southerly. Both of them were immersed in this years theme which came from Hebrews 13:2 "Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it." Andrey Little and I served on the team that helped plan the weekend. After the weekend was over Sofia exclaimed,
"The Happening is named just right. A lot happens! I am so grateful I had a chance to experience a weekend that was designed by hearts filled with love and passion for God. I could feel God's love throughout each day, bringing me closer with teenagers and adults that I now consider part of my big Christian family. The smiles, the tears, the laughs, and the many fun shenanigans rejuvenated and strengthened me to return to the daily grind. This is not something a person should think they'll do once and be done. Now, I can't imagine missing the next one!"
Happening is a powerful instrument of renewal in the Church. Its purpose is to concentrate closely on the person and teachings of Christ. Our faith is seriously examined in a relaxed, fun, informal, and loving atmosphere. The Happening weekend is an experience that gives those who attend the desire to understand and serve God through his Church. We are so grateful for the young people who participate and lead as team members. We're already signed up for Happening #67! If your young person would like to attend please see the registration form on the Eastern Diocese website.
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D3X is an eighteen year old rapper that started experimenting with music at a young age. He really fell in love with the way it can help/guide people. D3X found a way of venting his emotions in a healthy way through art, through a positive outsource. Now, he aims to lend a "Helping Hand" to those in need of it.


Research published in the BMJ suggests that eating breakfast may not help with weight loss and could have the opposite effect.
"The evidence that eating breakfast helps you lose weight largely comes from studies observing people 'in the wild', and the suspicion is that those people who usually eat breakfast might be different in other ways (for example, they may eat more healthily in general). This study suggests that in trials where you are potentially asking people to change whether they eat breakfast, in fact breakfast is likely to drive people to eat more calories during the day.
"It is a high quality paper, but there does need to be some caution because, as the authors note, the evidence that they assess is inconsistent across different studies. People trying to lose weight shouldn't feel that they have to eat breakfast to be successful – the likelihood is that while it may help some people as part of an overall healthy lifestyle, it won't help everyone, and may in fact make weight loss more difficult for many.
"'Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dine like pauper?' This saying cannot be discarded based on the findings of this systematic review. Though this systematic review summarized some recent data of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) on the effects of breakfast consumption on weight and energy intake, the included studies of this review were too heterogeneous and too low quality, to be able to draw firm conclusions. The mean study duration was 7 weeks with a range of 24h to 16 weeks so these RCTs do not reflect habitual consumption. In addition, participants in these RCTs are US/UK adults with obesity so the findings cannot be extrapolated to everyone. For example, nowadays many people with obesity also suffer from other co-morbidities like type 2 diabetes for whom consuming or skipping breakfast may have different effects.
"The findings of this study which suggest that people who skip breakfast consume 260 few calories a day are not credible. If this were true after a year they would be more 10 kg lighter. The difference in weight reported 0.44 kg is not meaningful and could just reflect differences in large bowel content as people who eat breakfast usually have higher fibre intakes which increase the bulk of food residues in the large bowel. So the conclusion that there is no adjustment in appetite for skipping breakfast is clearly wrong.
"Meta-analyses can be a useful way to combine the results from many individual studies that have all provided answers to a similar question. My reservation with a meta-analysis on this particular topic is that the few original studies completed to date do not really ask the same question at all. There are a number of reasons for this but the primary issue is that the very concepts of breakfast consumption versus skipping are not well-defined, so the results reported in response to breakfast in one trial might not be attributed to that treatment in another (or could conceivably even be reported for the fasting trial!). It is therefore entirely unsurprising that this meta-analysis reports 'inconsistency' when combining the results of such conceptually different trials. Nonetheless, the overall findings that breakfast does not have clear effect on weight loss but may result in higher overall energy intake are consistent with everything we knew already based on numerous earlier reviews of the available evidence.
'Effect of breakfast on weight and energy intake: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials' by name of Sievert et al. was published in The BMJ at 23:30 UK time on Wednesday 30th January.


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Exxon Mobil signals bigger-than-expected loss in third quarter
(Reuters) - Exxon Mobil XOM.N could slip into a bigger-than-expected loss in the third quarter as the U.S. oil major struggles to cope with the effects of a pandemic-driven downturn in the energy industry.
FILE PHOTO: Logos of ExxonMobil are seen in its booth at Gastech, the world's biggest expo for the gas industry, in Chiba, Japan April 4, 2017. REUTERS/Toru Hanai/File Photo
The company on Thursday listed a number of factors that could impact its earnings such as oil and gas prices, refining margins and sales volumes, suggesting that Exxon's numbers could range from a loss of 68 cents to a profit of 7 cents. The calculation was based on inputs from the company and analysts.
The midpoint of the range at 30 cents loss is much wider than analysts' estimate for a loss of 7 cents, according to Refinitiv IBES.
If the oil major posts another loss, it would be the first time that Exxon has reported a third straight quarterly loss in at least 36 years. The company had in July vowed to make deep spending cuts to cope with sharply lower energy demand and prices.
Exxon shares fell 2% at $33.66.
Higher crude prices will help Exxon's exploration and production earnings by $1.4 billion to $1.8 billion, compared with the second quarter, the company said. However, weak gas prices will weigh on the segment and could hurt earnings by as much as $500 million.
Refining business will be dragged down by weak margins, knocking off $200 million to $600 million in earnings, while logistics differentials could hit the division by as much as $200 million. (bit.ly/3l2CWP1)
Exxon expects a $200 million boost from chemicals business, the company said.
"Given the challenging conditions, we expect a free-cash-flow shortfall during the quarter, calling into question how long the company can continue to use debt to fund its dividend," said Jennifer Rowland, a senior analyst at Edward Jones Equity Research.
The company is expected to report its results on Oct. 30.
Reporting by Arathy S Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju Samuel and Anil D'Silva


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While my kids were getting ready for school this a.m. I taught them the beauty of the word "Friyay".
1. Ann Taylor has the prettiest little shoe collection. These kitten heeled cuties are perfect for work and casual holiday parties.
2. Sezane has opened a NY store! How sweet are the feminine design details?
3. Words to live by.
4. + 5. I've been really into learning more about women artists who lived and honed their skills during the mid-late 20th century. Helen Frakenthaler was one that I have been reading up one. I may use one of her prints as the starting point for a fresh design in my daughter's room.
6. I am looking forward to hosting Thanksgiving this year. I'll be sharing my table scheme ideas next week!
7. I love everything about this photo. I adore braids, this one is perfection.
8. I've got the feels for Marc Jacob's snapshot bags. There are so many to choose from.


Take a break from the kitchen, without breaking from tradition—try Eddie's catering and delivery for your Passover celebrations.
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e.g. It was in the agreement, in black and white.
e.g. He was caught red-handed while trying to a steal a car.
e.g. I got the green light from my boss to begin the project.
e.g. She was green with envy when she saw my new car.
e.g. We go out once in a blue moon.
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Quirion v. Forcier
632 A.2d 365 (1993)
Vermont Supreme Court
Peter Quirion started having chest pains in his late 20s. Quirion saw several doctors in the Newport area where he lived, but the chest pains continued. Quirion then traveled to get another opinion from Dr. R. Jackson Forcier (defendant). Forcier did not believe Quirion's chest pains were related to coronary-artery disease and recommended some tests for possible esophageal reflux. A month later, Quirion died of a heart attack caused by blocked coronary arteries. Quirion's estate (plaintiff) sued the Newport doctors, Forcier, and Forcier's clinic (defendant) for malpractice. The estate hired Dr. Alan Markowitz as its chief expert witness. Initially, Markowitz gave deposition testimony placing primary blame on the Newport doctors for Quirion's death, finding little fault with Forcier. The estate then settled with the Newport doctors, leaving only the claims against Forcier and his clinic for trial. However, after the settlements, Markowitz's position was that Forcier was responsible for Quirion's death. Forcier wanted to use evidence of the settlements to argue that Markowitz was biased and had changed his testimony only because the other doctors had settled. Over Quirion's objection, the trial court admitted evidence that the settlements had happened, but not the settlement amounts, for the sole purpose of attacking Markowitz's credibility. The trial court then instructed the jury to use the settlement information to evaluate only Markowitz's credibility and not Forcier's alleged negligence. The jury found for Forcier and his clinic, and the claims against them were dismissed. Quirion's estate appealed, arguing that the settlement evidence should have been excluded completely.
Holding and Reasoning (Dooley, J.)


We just reset the Signal Turbo Record for a Stock Block, Stock Crank Mod Motor Record with only a 98MM Turbo. Here is the video at Mustang Week.
That run was only at 26lbs of boost. Just wait until we put some more boost to it and get more aggressive with the tune.
Have any trouble breaking the blocks with all that boost?
Just made another run in the high 7.60s at Fayetteville sunday. Traction problems after the 1/8th though.
Great job guys, keep up the awesome work.


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Joe Biden proposes new taxes on corporations
Elizabeth Warren's plan boosts part-time workers
Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden has proposed a minimum tax on corporations that might have evaded paying federal income taxes. He also wants to increase the corporate income tax from 21% to 28%. (Associated Press) more >
By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times - Thursday, December 5, 2019
While the political jockeying gets more attention, candidates in the 2020 Democratic presidential race are advancing serious policy proposals. The Washington Times takes a weekly look at some of them that may have flown under the radar.
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden on Wednesday proposed a series of new taxes, including a minimum tax on corporations that might have evaded paying federal income taxes, as he fills in more details on how he plans to pay for trillions of dollars in spending on new programs he proposes over the next 10 years.
Mr. Biden's plan involves a minimum tax of 15% on "book income" for companies with at least $100 million in annual revenue in an attempt to wring some money out of companies such as Amazon that have reported paying little or no federal income tax.
That provision would bring in an estimated $400 billion over a decade.
Mr. Biden also wants to increase the corporate income tax from 21% to 28%. Before the 2017 GOP tax law, the corporate rate had been 35%, the highest among highly developed countries.
He also would tax capital gains as ordinary income, a move projected to generate about $800 billion in federal tax revenue.
Mr. Biden wants to increase the top individual tax rate to 39.6%, up from the 37% set by the GOP tax cuts.
But he has rejected calls from his liberal opponents, such as Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, to impose a special wealth tax or surcharge on the super-rich.
Warren on part-time workers
Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts on Tuesday released a plan intended to bolster workplace protections to an estimated 27 million part-time workers in America.
Under Ms. Warren's plan, companies with at least 15 employees would have to give two weeks advance notice of work schedules and consider "in good faith" workers' scheduling requests on timing and location of their shifts.
The companies also would be required to guarantee workers 11 hours between shifts.
"[A]s I travel the country talking to workers at town halls and in selfie lines, I hear that too many face another giant challenge in supporting their families: unpredictable work schedules that leave them with too few hours to afford necessities and no control over their time," she said on her campaign website.
Under the plan, employees who have been with a company for at least one year would have access to federal leave benefits regardless of whether they work part time or full time.
Employees who work at least 500 hours for two straight years would have access to employee retirement plans.
Booker on hair discrimination
Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey on Thursday introduced a bill that would ban discrimination based on hair textures and hairstyles "commonly associated with a particular race or national origin."
The legislation builds on existing federal protections to clarify that discrimination based on hairstyles associated with "people of African descent," including cornrows, twists and Afros, is a banned form of "racial or national origin discrimination."
"Discrimination against black hair is discrimination against black people," Mr. Booker said. "Implicit and explicit biases against natural hair are deeply ingrained in workplace norms and society at large. This is a violation of our civil rights, and it happens every day for black people across the country."
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed similar legislation into law this year.
Mr. Booker pointed to actress Gabrielle Union and her recent departure from the TV show "America's Got Talent," with one news story citing reports that producers had called Ms. Union's hairstyles "too black."
With the departure of Sen. Kamala Harris from the race this week, Mr. Booker is the lone remaining black candidate among the major 2020 Democratic presidential contenders.
Klobuchar on national service
Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota on Tuesday released a plan intended to bolster opportunities for public service in federal programs such as AmeriCorps.
Ms. Klobuchar wants to recruit an additional 50,000 people for a "Climate Civilian Conservation Corps" run through AmericaCorps that would be dedicated to addressing the effects from climate change.
She also wants to increase the number of AmeriCorps positions from 75,000 to 250,000 and target opportunities toward high school and community college students, as well as students with vocational or technical certification.
She would allow AmeriCorps members to serve longer terms and establish a part-time national service program in which Americans would get emergency response and disaster relief training.


Europeans like to laugh at Romanian parochialism, always remember hay everywhere in the city, in busses, shoes, and trafic jams coused by droshkys.
Portraying Romania in Cerny's project as the fun fair with ruling Drakula was trivialising the problem of the severe poverty, the anarchy and humiliating treating as the margin, the minorities of gypsy however constituting the big part of the society. Which Drakula actually we should be scarred of?
i don't even know if i wanna ..to replay u or to let u stupid?!!! i better let u stupid..


The time has come to announce the winners of the 2018 Worship & Christian Music Songwriting Contest! We had two separate categories, Praise & Worship and Contemporary Christian. We have the Top 12 winners of each category, but also have an overall winner that gets the big prize!
We had 191 total song entries this year, which is about a 24% increase over last year! The top songs cover a wide array of styles including worship, country, rap and more!
1. "Our Praise Will Rise"
3. "Song For The Broken"
4. "The Name Of Jesus"
7. "And I Call On Jesus"
8. "The Cross (My Refuge)"
10. "Always Close (You Love Me)"
10. "It's Not You It's Me"
12. "The God Who Saves"
The top 6 from each category (including the overall winner) will be included on the upcoming "Worship The Rock 2018" compilation album (digital release)! An ETA for this album and other prizes will be announced soon so stay tuned!


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Q: From nested list extract object from particular position in R I create the following nested list in R
M= list()
K=3
iter = 2
for(k in 1:K){
  M[[k]] = list()
  for(i in 1:K){
    M[[k]][[i]] = array(0,c(K+1,K+1,iter))
  }
}

The values of K and iter can vary. My goal is for a particular list M[[k]] to extract the matrices corresponding iter value from all the lists inside the M[[k]] list. The nested list M is of the form
M
[[1]]
[[1]][[1]]
, , 1

     [,1] [,2] [,3] [,4]
[1,]    0    0    0    0
[2,]    0    0    0    0
[3,]    0    0    0    0
[4,]    0    0    0    0

, , 2

     [,1] [,2] [,3] [,4]
[1,]    0    0    0    0
[2,]    0    0    0    0
[3,]    0    0    0    0
[4,]    0    0    0    0

[[1]][[2]]
, , 1

     [,1] [,2] [,3] [,4]
[1,]    0    0    0    0
[2,]    0    0    0    0
[3,]    0    0    0    0
[4,]    0    0    0    0

, , 2

     [,1] [,2] [,3] [,4]
[1,]    0    0    0    0
[2,]    0    0    0    0
[3,]    0    0    0    0
[4,]    0    0    0    0

[[1]][[3]]
, , 1

     [,1] [,2] [,3] [,4]
[1,]    0    0    0    0
[2,]    0    0    0    0
[3,]    0    0    0    0
[4,]    0    0    0    0

, , 2

     [,1] [,2] [,3] [,4]
[1,]    0    0    0    0
[2,]    0    0    0    0
[3,]    0    0    0    0
[4,]    0    0    0    0

[[2]]
[[2]][[1]]
, , 1

     [,1] [,2] [,3] [,4]
[1,]    0    0    0    0
[2,]    0    0    0    0
[3,]    0    0    0    0
[4,]    0    0    0    0

, , 2

     [,1] [,2] [,3] [,4]
[1,]    0    0    0    0
[2,]    0    0    0    0
[3,]    0    0    0    0
[4,]    0    0    0    0

[[2]][[2]]
, , 1

     [,1] [,2] [,3] [,4]
[1,]    0    0    0    0
[2,]    0    0    0    0
[3,]    0    0    0    0
[4,]    0    0    0    0

, , 2

     [,1] [,2] [,3] [,4]
[1,]    0    0    0    0
[2,]    0    0    0    0
[3,]    0    0    0    0
[4,]    0    0    0    0

[[2]][[3]]
, , 1

     [,1] [,2] [,3] [,4]
[1,]    0    0    0    0
[2,]    0    0    0    0
[3,]    0    0    0    0
[4,]    0    0    0    0

, , 2

     [,1] [,2] [,3] [,4]
[1,]    0    0    0    0
[2,]    0    0    0    0
[3,]    0    0    0    0
[4,]    0    0    0    0

[[3]]
[[3]][[1]]
, , 1

     [,1] [,2] [,3] [,4]
[1,]    0    0    0    0
[2,]    0    0    0    0
[3,]    0    0    0    0
[4,]    0    0    0    0

, , 2

     [,1] [,2] [,3] [,4]
[1,]    0    0    0    0
[2,]    0    0    0    0
[3,]    0    0    0    0
[4,]    0    0    0    0

[[3]][[2]]
, , 1

     [,1] [,2] [,3] [,4]
[1,]    0    0    0    0
[2,]    0    0    0    0
[3,]    0    0    0    0
[4,]    0    0    0    0

, , 2

     [,1] [,2] [,3] [,4]
[1,]    0    0    0    0
[2,]    0    0    0    0
[3,]    0    0    0    0
[4,]    0    0    0    0

[[3]][[3]]
, , 1

     [,1] [,2] [,3] [,4]
[1,]    0    0    0    0
[2,]    0    0    0    0
[3,]    0    0    0    0
[4,]    0    0    0    0

, , 2

     [,1] [,2] [,3] [,4]
[1,]    0    0    0    0
[2,]    0    0    0    0
[3,]    0    0    0    0
[4,]    0    0    0    0

Based on that I would like to write generic command where for any value of k and iter I'll take the corresponding layer of matrices. For example, for k=2 and iter=2 I would like to take back the following list
[[1]]
     [,1] [,2] [,3] [,4]
[1,]    0    0    0    0
[2,]    0    0    0    0
[3,]    0    0    0    0
[4,]    0    0    0    0

[[2]]
     [,1] [,2] [,3] [,4]
[1,]    0    0    0    0
[2,]    0    0    0    0
[3,]    0    0    0    0
[4,]    0    0    0    0

[[3]]
     [,1] [,2] [,3] [,4]
[1,]    0    0    0    0
[2,]    0    0    0    0
[3,]    0    0    0    0
[4,]    0    0    0    0

which this result is list(M[[k]][[1]][,,iter]],M[[k]][[2]][,,iter]],M[[k]][[3]][,,iter]]). But I want to generalize that result in an automatic way.

A: You can create a function using lapply():
get_iters <- function(M, k, iter) lapply(M[[k]], \(x) x[,,iter])

get_iters(M, k = 2, iter = 2)

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Delays on the M20 have cleared after an accident involving two lorries and a car.
Two lanes were closed on the London bound carriageway between junction 5 for Aylesford and junction 4 for Snodland.
At its worst, congestion stretched back to junction 6.
A KCC Highways spokesman said: "All lanes have re-opened after an earlier crash on the M20 involving two cars. Delays are clearing on the M20.
"Long delays remain on the A20 London Road between Coldharbour and Lunsford Lane and on Hermitage Lane and Station Road."
Kent Police was called to the incident at about midday.
Highways officers are at the scene dealing with the incident.


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Behind Becca Kufrin's $789 Beauty Look — and Other Bachelorette Beauty Secrets
Beauty Interview
Bachelorette Makeup Artist Shares Becca Kufrin's Beauty Tips
June 25, 2018 by Kelsey Castañon
Let the Bachelorette contestants drunkenly bicker over their red roses and the 5.6 million people watching at home wonder why Joe the grocery store owner didn't get one. What we would really like to know is how in the hell Becca Kufrin's makeup always looks so perfect — through the messy breakups on live TV and date nights that extend into the wee hours and all. This, as you might imagine, is not exactly the kind of tea you can expect Reality Steve to spill, so we asked the show's longtime makeup artist Gina Modica to serve up the answers.
"Becca's approach to beauty is very laid-back," Modica said. "We worked together every day, from early morning until late evening, but she was so easy to work with. If you remember from the previous season, she always wore her makeup pretty natural — she doesn't need a lot — so I wanted keep her look true to who she is, but with a little edge."
Keep reading below for the series's juiciest behind-the-scenes beauty tips — like how to ensure your makeup lasts through crying, kissing, and rolling around in the sand on a secluded beach in the Bahamas.
Getting ready for the first night took 90 minutes — and $789 worth of beauty products.
Prepping for the first night of filming The Bachelorette is a lot like getting ready for a first date (minus the cameras, the free booze, and the whole dating 25 suitors at once thing), in that you'll usually give yourself enough time for trial and error. "The first rose ceremony always takes the longest because we're making sure the Bachelorette is comfortable with her whole look," Modica said. "It usually takes about an hour and a half in the hair and makeup chair just in case we need to tweak anything you can't predict until the night of — like if she wants more eye shadow or blush, or less. After you get [used to her preferences], the getting ready process averages about a half an hour for makeup, and even less for hair."
But just because Kufrin's beauty look is simple doesn't mean it's cheap. In fact, Modica said it took an arsenal of products from a range of price points — from prepping the skin with Glycelene's Rejuvenation Cream ($95) to using Temptu's airbrush system Perfect Air Canvas Foundation ($195) to applying Marc Jacobs's Cream & Sugar lip products in liner, lipstick, and gloss form ($82 total) — to get the final rose ceremony look. (She listed every single item used on Kufrin on her Instagram account, which adds up to a whopping $789.)
Exactly how to keep tears from messing up your makeup.
In comparison to other Bachelor and Bachelorettes, Modica claims Kufrin rarely cried this season (which, if you've seen that After the Final Rose episode with Arie Luyendyk Jr., is nice news indeed). The formulas that saved the day whenever tears did make an appearance? "I love using creams or gels — they really do last longer," she said. "They also won't streak if you cry." A few of her favorites: Make Up For Ever Aqua XL Color Paint ($25), Danessa Myricks Colorfix 24 Hour Cream Color ($18), and Giorgio Armani Liquid Eye Tint Eyeshadow ($39) for the eyes, plus Charlotte Tilbury Beach Stick ($45) for the cheeks.
"I'll also use the Temptu Perfect Canvas Foundation to clean up anything up if she did cry," she said. "It makes it really easy to blend everything out so I can just throw her liner, blush, and lips back on easily. It takes just a few minutes and she's good to go."
How she fights the humidity.
Anyone with sweat glands knows it can be hard to look hot when the temperature is, well, hot. But when you're in front of millions on TV, like contestants so often are, finding products that stand up to the heat is critical. For the Bachelorettes, Modica keeps it simple: "I keep it as natural as possible," she explained. "Because I use a lot of creams and waterproof or water-resistant products, I really don't have to change a lot in the way I do makeup with the exception of foundation. I use a minimal amount of foundation. I conceal only what is necessary so that the skin looks even. And because Becca would be in the sun all day, she had to keep reapplying sunscreen to her face, so the least amount of foundation we can use, the better."
The one thing you may not have noticed about every Bachelorette's lipstick.
Modica may have been working on the show since the very beginning, but there is still one beauty woe she hasn't solved yet: lipstick that lasts through multiple makeout sessions. "It's been years that I've been doing this and I still have not found a lipstick that is truly kiss-proof," she said.
While she swears by straight lip liner or lip stains (she likes the ones from Armani and Nars), "even they wear off after a while — especially with the amount of kissing we do on our show. That's why I like to keep the lipstick shades we use in the nude, soft pink, and neutral color family." This season, she used the Danessa Myricks The Nudist Lip Palette ($42), which she said have "beautiful colors and great pigment payoff." "I can pretty much make up any color that I wanted from just those two palettes," she said.
We suppose there are a few things that are harder to find than true love on a reality TV series. Who knew?
Image Sources: Source: ABC/Craig Sjodin and Source: Courtesy of Gina Modica.
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Album Review – SMITHEREENS by Joji
Emma Sihavong, Editor in Chief
The well-known artist Joji, originally made his debut with the character Pink Guy, who made songs, which were upbeat and energetic. Recently, Joji made a switch to slower-tempo songs, with songs like Slow Dancing in the Dark, Gimme Love and Glimpse of Us featured on the social media platform, Tiktok.
Joji's style of music has created a popular fanbase, as the slow tempo of his more popular songs blends smoothly with his voice.
His newest album, SMITHEREENS, was released on November 4th, 2022. This is my overall ranking of the album, SMITHEREENS.
Glimpse of Us
Before the Day is Over
YUKON (interlude)
BLAHBLAHBLAH (demo)
1 AM FREESTYLE
Feeling Like The End
As someone who has been a fan of Joji since his Pink Guy days, I had pretty high expectations for this album. This soon fell short, as this album did not meet the expectations I had previously had with past albums. Although he mentioned that this album was a glimpse of a new music style he was trying, I was not a fan. The higher upbeat songs felt bland and repetitive, and the overall production just did not fit his voice. However, I had a few songs that I thoroughly enjoyed, which ranked high in my ratings. This is my review of my top three songs from SMITHEREENS.
1) Glimpse of Us
This song quickly blew up on Tiktok, however, when I heard it back in June, I immediately was a fan. This song was originally released as a single but was included in this album. I enjoyed the overall production of this, and his voice matches the soft-spoken lyricism in this song. The lyrics set up a unique visual, and Joji was able to create a vision with this song. There was raw emotion within this song, and it showed. Also, the overall flow and transitions truly made this song better. I rated this song a 9/10, being #1 on my ranking list.
2) Die For You
This song was a CLOSE number one. I enjoyed a lot of aspects of this song. The lyricism was genius, and Joji told a story with these lyrics. There was a good variety of his music styles combined into this song, which is something I enjoyed. I like his inclusion of the newer music style, combined with his older style. The transitions and flow were also flawless and also brought the song together. The only reason this song did not receive the number-one spot was because of the bridge. I was not a fan of the bridge at all, and it seemed quite random to the rest of the song. Overall though, I was very pleased with this song and gave it a 9/10.
3) Before The Day Is Over
I also enjoyed the lyrics of this song. With Joji's slower songs, his lyrics tend to have a deeper meaning and seem more emotional, compared to his upbeat songs. I usually cannot understand what he is saying with his higher-tempo songs. I liked the beat of this song, although the repetition got quite monotonous after a while. Just like the other songs, I liked the transitions and flow of this song, and I believe that Joji's production of transitions is a strong suit of his, and it is impressive. I also liked the bridge on this song, however, the repetition and slightly faster tempo put this song at the number three spot with an 8/10 rating.
Although this album was not my favorite and did not meet my expectations. I still think it is not a half-bad album, considering Joji has been a musician who has sung slower tempo songs for years, and it can be hard adjusting to newer music styles.
Emma Sihavong, Editor-in-Chief
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Dawlat Zadran hurt himself during training in India and was advised a month's rest, thus ruling him out of the Afghanistan cricket team's inaugural Test vs the Indian cricket team.
Ahead of their inaugural Test against the Indian cricket team from June 14-18 in Bengaluru, Afghanistan were dealt a major blow after paceman Dawlat Zadran was ruled out with a knee injury.
Zadran was also ruled out of his side's three Twenty20 Internationals against Bangladesh, starting June 3 in Dehradun, an International Cricket Council (ICC) release stated.
According to the Afghan Cricket Board (ACB), the 30-year-old pacer hurt himself during training in India and was advised a month's rest.
Zadran, who has 137 wickets from 105 international matches, has been in good form for Afghanistan. During their title run in the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018 in Zimbabwe earlier this year, he picked up eight wickets and also took a hat-trick in the warm-up match before the main tournament.
The absence of an experienced paceman capable of hitting 140kph could leave the team with some concerns.
The team has been training at Greater Noida under coach Phil Simmons ahead of these matches.