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Palestinians rally to slam US inclusion of Hamas leader in 'Terror List'
Hundreds of Palestinians on Friday staged demonstrations in the besieged Gaza Strip to protest a decision by the United States to add Hamas chief Ismail Haniyah's name to its terrorist blacklist.
Organized by various Palestinian political factions, protest marches set out on Friday from mosques throughout the besieged coastal territory.
Participants in Friday's rallies in Gaza also condemned a U.S. decision to withhold $65 million in financial aid to the UN Relief and Works Agency, which provides services to millions of Palestinian refugees scattered throughout the region.
Addressing demonstrators, Hamas spokesman Samaan Atallah said: "We hope the Arab and Muslim nation (Ummah) will stand by the Palestinian people and help us liberate Jerusalem and the Al-Aqsa Mosque."
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Emad al-Agha, a leader of the Fatah movement (Hamas's secular rival), decried Haniyeh's "terrorist" designation, urging Palestinians to escalate their protest activity against "hostile" U.S. policy decisions.
Earlier, hundreds of Palestinians took to Gaza's western streets at nightfall Thursday, condemning the US decision to blacklist Hamas chief Ismail Haniyah as a "global terrorist".
The rally kicked off following Ishaa (evening) prayers at mosques west of Gaza city.Hamas chief Ismail Haniyah and a number of the group's leaders were in attendance.
Speaking at the rally, ex-prisoner Iyad Abu Fanouna said: "The real terrorists are the Israelis who have been murdering Palestinian children."
"The real terrorists are the ones who sowed in the seeds of occupation in our soil and fed it by weapons and missiles to strike Palestinian homes," added Abu Fanouna.
On Wednesday, the U.S. administration classified Haniyah as a "specially designated global terrorist" and imposed a raft of financial sanctions against him.
Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, which is headquartered in the Israeli blockaded Gaza Strip, was founded in 1987 on a strategy of armed struggle against the occupation, and has a military wing known as the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades.
Haniyah, 54, was elected to be the group's political chief in May 2017, replacing Khaled Meshaal. Born in a refugee camp in Gaza, the leader has long been seen as pragmatic and firm in his stances against the Israeli regime.
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Lucie Chainel-Lefèvre (2 juli 1983) is een Franse veldrijdster en mountainbikester. Ze is tevens de echtgenote van Steve Chainel.

In 2010 brak Chainel-Lefèvre door in het veldrijden met een tiende plaats op de Wereldkampioenschappen veldrijden 2010. Het volgende seizoen werd ze zwanger, zodat ze pas terugkeerde in het seizoen 2011-2012. In 2011 behaalde ze zilver op de Europese kampioenschappen. Begin 2012 pakte ze haar eerste Franse titel. Een jaar later prolongeerde ze haar titel. In 2013 behaalde ze ook brons op het WK.

In het mountainbike werd ze in 2012 vice-Frans kampioen in het onderdeel cross country.

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Blockchain is FedEx's "Next Frontier"
Andrew Ancheta
Remember that time you tried to order a new computer from China, except the package arrived a month late and looked like evidence from a crime scene? Blockchain technology may make misdeliveries a thing of the past, according to FedEx's CEO, as the world's third-largest shipping company races to implement blockchain solutions to the freight industry's problems.
Speaking at the Consensus 2018 conference in Manhattan, CEO of FedEx Fred Smith declared that "Blockchain has the potential to completely revolutionize what's across the border." The conference, with some 8,500 attendees, was also live cast on Youtube.
Smith told the audience that the shipping industry faces "massive amounts of friction" in international trade, due to international differences in customs and shipping practices. Although each company records shipments on internal systems, most packages change hands many times before reaching their final destination.
By introducing a shared, transparent and traceable chain of custody that runs throughout the shipping industry, Smith called blockchain technology "a game changer."
"For cross-border shipments, 'trust' is legal requirement for every transaction. What blockchain has is a potential for the first time ever to make the information available for everybody," he said.
FedEx isn't the only player trying to put the shipping industry on the blockchain. Walmart has developed a blockchain to track food products from China, and DeBeers uses one for tracing diamonds.
Several token-based projects, including VeChain and WaltonChain, are also trying to create cryptocurrency-based freight ecosystems, and China's Tencent and Alibaba are also developing their own applications.
In order to further develop blockchain applications for the shipping industry, Fedex joined the "Blockchain in Transport Alliance," an industry-wide association for rail and freight companies. "Our goal is to bring together leading companies in the freight technology industries that have a vested interest in the development of blockchain technology," the Alliance says on it's website. "Thousands of companies have applied for membership."
Last year, Fedex also joined the Blockchain Research Institute, based in Canada.
The Alliance's stated goals include establishing a set of universal standards for a prospective transportation blockchain, with smart contracts, custody tracking and "grey trailer pools," which allow shipping companies to share their resources.
On the importance of blockchain and other technical innovations, Smith ended his appearance at Consensus with a warning to other companies: "if you are not willing to embrace new technologies like internet of things and blockchain to face those new threats, you are … going to extinction."

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Components: Animated characters and monsters on various landscapes.
Skills required / taught: Tactics, Problem-solving.
of the planet's future destruction, save the world.
Chrono Trigger is a console role-playing game developed and published by Square (now Square Enix) for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1995. The game's story follows a group of adventurers who travel through time to prevent a global catastrophe.
Chrono Trigger's gameplay deviates from that of traditional RPGs in that, rather than appearing in random encounters, many enemies are openly visible on field maps or lie in wait to ambush the party. Contact with enemies on a field map initiates a battle that occurs directly on the map rather than on a separate battle screen.
Active Battle System – Characters act when a personal timer gauge fills, rather than waiting for a turn.


If you require an artificial grass supplier in Chelmsford, you've come to the right place as Fresh Lawns can provide you with the highest quality artificial grass and install it for you!
Your garden, no matter the size, can immensely benefit from artificial grass; it'll save you a load of time and energy as you'll never have to mow the lawn again, it'll look amazing all year round - regardless of the weather, and it'll never get your pets and kids muddy.
Fake grass for your garden allows you to forget about all the concerns with natural grass. You don't need to worry about sunlight exposure, regular feeding, or watering with artificial grass as it doesn't require these things to look amazing! Instead, with no maintenance at all, the fake grass will stay at a perfect length with a beautiful green colour throughout all four seasons.
The team at Fresh Lawns are highly skilled, and we make it our main priority to satisfy each and every customer we work with, check out our customer testimonials to see what others think of our work.
If you're looking to improve your Chelmsford garden with artificial grass, please don't hesitate to call us and find out more details.
Chelmsford's climate can be problematic for natural grass lawns.
The city gets plenty of rainfall all year long. And when rain is frequent, homeowners must double-down on maintenance and care.
For starters, grass grows faster due to more rain, meaning you will have to mow more often. You will also want to fertilise the ground an hour before the rain so nutrients get to the roots. And it is best to not walk on the grass to avoid an uneven, disheveled lawn.
If you want an attractive front or back garden minus the tedious upkeep, artificial grass in Chelmsford is an excellent alternative.
Artificial grass is a tough contender against the real thing. It gives outdoor areas that lush green appearance no matter the season, and is just as visually pleasing as it's natural counterpart.
All the while saving you hours of maintenance work so you can spend more time on things you want to do.
The advantages of artificial grass are obvious, like the time savings you get from not having to water the grass, mow the area, or fertilise the ground. But it does more than just simplify lawn maintenance for homeowners.
Did you know that the best-value artificial grass have fibre grass blades and infills that help shoes and boots grip the surface better?
Not only does this reduce the risk of slipping when the ground is wet, but the improved safety also makes artificial lawns a reliable surface for outdoor games like basketball or tennis.
Notably, artificial grass doesn't rely on soil to thrive, meaning you can install it in places where adding dirt is impractical (ex: staircases). Plus, you also won't have to worry about mud and grime making their way into your home.
Artificial lawn also cuts down your costs by a significant amount.
Natural grass requires weekly watering at least, which can inflate your utility bills especially if you have a large lawn area. And we haven't even taken the cost of pesticides and fertilisers into account yet. But you won't have to worry about these expenses with artificial grass.
While easy maintenance is one of the biggest draws of artificial grass, you still need to look after it once in a while.
Keeping the grass in good shape won't take much. Most of the time, a thorough brushing at least once a month is enough. For stained artificial lawns, though, you will need to wash off the smear using hot water and a suitable cleaning solution.
The hardiness of artificial grass has a limit, too. Excessive heat, for example, can damage the lawn beyond repair. So to extend the shelf life of your grass, don't place barbecues and motor vehicles right on top of it.
Want to learn more about artificial grass? Reach out to Fresh Lawns today! We'll be more than happy to help you find the best artificial grass in Chelmsford to fit your needs.
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The Cathedral Catholic Dons (4-0), the 2008 California state bowl champs, looking to repeat the stellar season of last year, faced off against the tough Carlsbad Lancers (1-3) at Cathedral. The Dons used a strong rushing attack to open up the passing game, led by Johnny Marshall who carried the ball 18 times for 78 yards to lead Cathedral Catholic to a 38-7 win. Opening up big holes for Marshall was Senior Offensive Tackle Alex Crosthwaite, the # 26 rated tackle in the country who has committed to play for CAL next year . After a very defensive first quarter with both teams turning it over Cathedral got their act together. In the second quarter Brewer found his mark throwing TD passes of 18 and 70 yards to take a 17-0 lead at halftime. In the 3rd quarter Cathedral again went on the offensive, taking care of Carlsbad's defense and scoring on a one-yard run from Jonny Martin and a 28-yard pass from Max Brewer to Corrie Garcia. Max Brewer would add one more TD pass in the 4th and Carlsbad would get into the end-zone thanks to some impressive runs by Ryan Lendrum who finished the game with 40 yards on 4 carries.
For the game, Carlsbad's QB Blake Vandenkolk was 2 of 10 with 3 interceptions. Quarterback Max Brewer was 9 of 13 with four touchdown passes and one interception. Two of his completions went to junior wide receiver Chance Early for 80 yards and one TD. He is currently getting interest from Iowa. Carlsbad's starting running back Michael Taele who is averaging 153 yards a game, was held to just 55 on 15 carries. Cathedral pounded out 151 yards on 38 carries as a team. Cathedral has a tough road ahead if they plan to get another state bowl game bid, as three of their remaining six games are against undefeated Eastern League foes.
The Cathedral Catholic Dons (4-0), the 2008 California state bowl champs, looking to repeat the stellar season of last year, faced off against the tough Carlsbad Lancers (1-3) at Cathedral. The Dons used a strong rushing attack to open up the passing game, led by Johnny Marshall who carried the ball 18 times for 78 yards to lead Cathedral Catholic to a 38-7 win. Opening up big holes for Marshall was Senior Offensive Tackle Alex Crosthwaite ( http://rivals.yahoo.com/cal/football/recruiting/player-Alex-Crosthwaite-92685 ) , the # 26 rated tackle in the country who has committed to play for CAL next year (http://www.calbears.com/sports/m-footbl/cal-m-footbl-body.html). After a very defensive first quarter with both teams turning it over Cathedral got their act together. In the second quarter Brewer found his mark throwing TD passes of 18 and 70 yards to take a 17-0 lead at halftime. In the 3rd quarter Cathedral again went on the offensive, taking care of Carlsbad's defense and scoring on a one-yard run from Jonny Martin and a 28-yard pass from Max Brewer to Corrie Garcia. Max Brewer would add one more TD pass in the 4th and Carlsbad would get into the end-zone thanks to some impressive runs by Ryan Lendrum who finished the game with 40 yards on 4 carries. For the game, Carlsbad's QB Blake Vandenkolk was 2 of 10 with 3 interceptions. Quarterback Max Brewer was 9 of 13 with four touchdown passes and one interception. Two of his completions went to junior wide receiver Chance Early (http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Chance-Early-96814?colleges=show#college_choices) for 80 yards and one TD. He is currently getting interest from Iowa. Carlsbad's starting running back Michael Taele who is averaging 153 yards a game, was held to just 55 on 15 carries. Cathedral pounded out 151 yards on 38 carries as a team. Cathedral has a tough road ahead if they plan to get another state bowl game bid, as three of their remaining six games are against undefeated Eastern League foes.
Dillon Baxter is an extremely talented running back out of Mission Bay High School in San Diego, CA. A standout of the class of 2010 Dillon has a verbal commitment to USC and has immense talent and promise for his future in football.
SportsForce is constantly adding new athlete profiles to our site across all sports. We would like to take the opportunity to showcase our newest athletes each week to help them get the visibility they deserve.
Trevor McKinley is a right handed pitcher out of Steele Canyon High School. He is a member of the class of 2010 and plays club baseball for the San Diego Gamers.
Marie Bradvica is an outfielder, catcher and plays first base for the Carlsbad High School Softball Team. She plays for The Next Level Club team and is class of 2011.
If you've visited the Girls Lacrosse page recently you have noticed quite a few new faces. Many of the athletes attended the SportsForce 7v7 Tournament on September 12th in San Diego at Cathedral Catholic High School. Girls from over 20 different high schools enjoyed play and great competition. The tournament grew past it's original capacity of 45 girls and fielded 8 teams and 5 goalies for a total of 61 girls! The tournament included top tier Varsity level athletes participating from San Diego, Orange County, and Los Angeles High Schools including La Costa Canyon, Torrey Pines, Coronado, La Jolla, Westview, Scripps Ranch, Carlsbad, Foothill, Los Alamitos, Great Oaks and Redondo Union to just name a few. Check back with the SportsForce blog for a full recap of the event. In the meantime, visit our Girls Lacrosse section to see some profiles.
The 2009 SoCal Invitational Tournament is days away and we are more than excited for Saturday September 12th to arrive! The tournament has grown past our original capacity of 45 girls and we are now fielding 8 teams and 5 goalies, a total of 61 girls! The tournament filled up over the weekend! We have the top tier Varsity level athletes participating from San Diego, Orange County, and Los Angeles High Schools including La Costa Canyon, Torrey Pines, Coronado, La Jolla, Westview, Scripps Ranch, Carlsbad, Foothill, Los Alamitos, Great Oaks and Redondo Union to just name a few.
Aside from a more focused and active warm up routine, other prehab techniques included strengthening the muscles that surround a joint. Knees, shoulders, ankles, and hips are the joints that most often become injured in sports. Ligaments and tendons are the parts of the body that connect our bones to each other, and our muscles to our bones. These structures themselves cannot be strengthened, so we are responsible for protecting those structures that are placed under a lot of wear and tear, by building strong muscles that surround them.
Knees, for example, twist and bend and straighten with high torque and force. To protect the ligaments in the knee (especially the ALC and MCL), athletes need to have strong quadriceps and hamstrings. Exercises that can help are lunges, squats, step ups, dead lifts, knee drives, etc. Another important aspect to consider is the form in which you bend your knees. The knee should never bend forward over the toes, and should never collapse inward toward your other leg (into a valgus position). When performing lunges and squats, pay attention to and correct any form issues you may have so that you are training those muscles to keep the joint aligned while performing in your sport.
Shoulders are prone to dislocation and separation, especially for throwing athletes. The shoulder cuff is made up of four muscles that keep the shoulder in its socket. The muscles are very small, so training and strengthening them should not use much weight. A good way to do this is to focus on external rotation exercises using small dumbbells or resistance bands. These can be done overhead or out to the side. Another beneficial movement is scapular retraction which is done with exercises like rows along with the stretching of the chest by placing hands on the outside of a doorframe and stepping through the doorway.
To prevent broken or sprained ankles, the three tiny ligaments on the outsides of the ankles must be protected. The muscles to strengthen are the muscles of the calf and foot. These are easily strengthened using a four way resistance band, or heel- toe walking. Although simple, these muscles are important to strengthen.
The hips are prone to tightness and straining. To prevent this from happening, the athlete must have a strong core. Core exercises are extremely important to every sport because they provide the base of balance and support for the rest of the body. The core can be strengthened in many ways. It is important, however, to realize that the core includes not only abdominals, but the back as well. Good back exercises include supermans, roman chair, and exercises on a swiss ball, alternating leg and arm extensions.
So to keep yourself safe, out of the training room, and on the field, it is important to concentrate and put forth a real effort to protecting the body that performs all the intense movements that make you a good candidate for collegiate athletics. If your body is injured, it can't perform, so make sure to take pride in exercising properly by warming up well with a focused dynamic stretch routine, and good form in a lifting routine to strengthen the muscles that will protect your joints from injury.
You're at the top of your game, running faster and jumping higher than ever before. You've been training hard and have been talking to prospective college coaches. You are ready to take your dream of being a collegiate athlete to the next and final phase. All those workouts, all those aches and pains will add up to this. There are only five minutes left in your last season's game, and as you finish up your high school career with your dreams in plain sight, you watch your team from inside the training room, with your leg elevated, and the chill of the realization that you're done with sports for the next few weeks, or months, or even more? Or is that just the chill of the ice surrounding your stiff joint?
Injury is an unpleasant and unfortunately common occurrence in athletics no matter what in the sport. The high demands of sprinting, jumping, kicking, throwing and more take a toll on muscles and joints. The twisting of a joint or the overstretching or tearing a muscle or ligament is extremely painful, can require surgery (which takes time for healing—time that the athlete is not working out and getting stronger), but can be prevented. Most athletes are aware of the fact that warming up and stretching properly are beneficial to injury prevention and the effectiveness of the athletes' performance, but what they may not realize is that there are programs that can be incorporated into a normal workout that can actually strengthen and protect athletes as well. This blog is meant to give insight to a proper, focused warm up, and some key "prehab" techniques that can and will help athletes if they take the time to do them.
Warming up before working out is usually the time athletes take to go through the motions and appease their coaches and catch up with their teammates before getting into the workout. It usually consists of jogging a lap slowly and standing with their legs spread wider than shoulder length while the kids laugh and sway and catch up on last night's tv shows or sport center highlights. I know, because as a dual collegiate athlete myself, that's what I did. Whenever the coach glanced toward us, I'd bend down a little to appear to be "preparing" for our session.
After numerous injuries and taking classes like anatomy and physiology and kinesiology, I learned the importance of a good warm up in preventing those injuries I faced. Warming up is important because it raises the temperature of the body by pumping blood. Therefore, an athlete should break a sweat in their warm up. Once the body temperature is up, the muscles have enough blood flowing in them to loosen up to optimal performance lengths. To further optimize that, and slowly prepare muscles for activity, dynamic stretching should be used.
Static stretching is standing around in a circle holding a stretch for a count of 10, and is pretty ineffective, especially since the athletes probably aren't even really paying attention to the stretches. Dynamic stretching is much better for pre-activity because it involves some focus; keeps the body moving, blood pumping, and temperature raised; it lengthens muscles that are sport specific by maximizing the range of motion; and studies show that it prepares your neuromuscular system as well, which means that your muscles will be able to contract harder, making you stronger. Examples of good dynamic stretches can be leg swings, hopping, skipping for height, arm swings, high knees, walking quad stretches—and anything else that involves movement and stretches the muscles.
Look for part two for more active ways to prevent injury.
SportsForce CEO Andrew Beinbrink was interviewed by AM 830 KLAA , Home of the Angels, about the SportsForce mission. Take a moment to listen to the interview and learn a little more first hand.
Let's face it, moms and dads: Saving $100,000 (or more) for Junior's college education is not a realistic possibility for most of us.
Even if your 529 plan hasn't tanked, or if you have the money stuffed under your mattress right now, how can most of us write that kind of check in this unpredictable economic climate? The solution may be in the right arm of your varsity pitcher or the left foot of your midfielder.
Attention high school athletes: If your dream is to play at the college level, and you want to help mom and dad with this nightmarish bill, there's likely a home (and money) for you – if you have the right game plan.
Only 5% of America's high school varsity athletes ever don a college uniform; 95% never play beyond high school. But, competing for these opportunities has become serious business in light of rising college expenses and more competitive scholarship requirements.
In the past 15 years, college recruiting has changed dramatically, much in part to the advances in recruiting technology, video and the internet. The old adage "if I'm good enough, they'll find me" is long gone. College coaches have tighter budgets, more rigorous admissions standards and their jobs are on the line virtually every year, so the emphasis on winning now is more prevalent than ever.
It used to be that an athlete's senior year was the most significant season. Nowadays, despite efforts by the NCAA to strictly regulate when a college coach can begin courting a student-athlete, coaches have discovered ways to evaluate athletes and develop relationships with prospects well before the junior year. As a result, prospects are verbally accepting scholarship offers, in many cases, before the coach is even permitted to pick up the phone and call them.
This summer has been full of nothing short of amazing volleyball. Both Boys and Girls wrapped up the Junior Olympic National Championships recently with intense competition from top teams around the country. The JO's serve a great showcase for many of the top teams and players to hundreds of college coaches from around the country. It gives college coaches a tremendous opportunity to see top caliber competition and players ability can perform under press.
Congratulations to the Nebraska Juniors 18-1 in the Girls 18 Open Division for winning their way to 18 Open Gold Division Champions. Also congratulation is in order for AVA TX 18 Performance as the Girls 18 National Gold Division Champions.
On the Boys end 18s Orange in the Boys 18- Club division and Riptides OC 18 Asics in the Boys 18-Open division won JO National Championships.
The summer isn't complete without hundreds of various prospect camps and instructional camps that are held throughout the country. Often college programs host summer prospect style camps to build direct relationships with players and for student-athletes to showcase their skills in front of schools they are interested in. Also top caliber coaches and former and current college players put on their own instructional camps for aspiring players to learn and improve their all-around skill level and approach to the game.
As the high school season approaches we wanted to rewind the clock and remind you who were the top teams from last high school season. ESPN FAB 50 rankings named Archbishop Mitty High School #1 for girls volleyball and Mira Costa High School as #1 for boys volleyball. Can both these teams keep their title in the upcoming seasons? It will be tough competition.
Finally the high school girls volleyball season will be taking off in less than a month and it will be exciting to who emerge as the top players and teams to watch.


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A new rumble at the Monterey Motorsports Reunion
By Marshall Pruett
With Corvette as the featured marque for the 2013 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, plenty of American V8-ness was on display in the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca paddock. Thankfully, the domestic-themed nature of the event didn't prevent the organizers from adding new elements to the proceedings as Porsche, Mazda, and other manufacturers each took turns making indelible memories for those in attendance.
For the Corvette devotees, every vintage of two-seater could be found, with production-based racers from the 1950s to the newest 2014 C7.R Le Mans car turning demonstration laps. The 50th anniversary of the Porsche 911 also had its time in the California sun, with competition versions of the model touring the 2.2-mile circuit in the hands of Indy 500 winner Dario Franchitti and actor/racer Patrick Dempsey.
The usual smattering of Monterey Historics/Rolex Reunion familiars were there, but the practice of inviting new owners and new cars to the vintage event—something that happened on race occasions under the former management team—continued in most of the dozen-plus classes that participated.
The Historics had become a bit of a broken record; the photos taken during the 2003 event were likely to be nearly identical in 2008, etc. But come 2013, there's a newfound commitment to breathing life into the Monterey County-run Rolex Reunion, and there's every reason to believe it will continue to offer new sights and sounds for years to come.
Photos: 2013 Monterey Motorsports Reunion Mega-Gallerywww.roadandtrack.com/go/news/racing/go-news-racing-rolex-monterey-motorsports-reunion-2013-sunday
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Giovanni Francesco Guidi di Bagno (ur. 4 października 1578 we Florencji albo Rimini, zm. 24 lipca 1641 w Rzymie) – włoski kardynał.

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Urodził się 4 października 1578 roku we Florencji albo Rimini, jako syn Fabrizia Guidi di Bagno i Laury Colonny (jego bratem był Nicola Guidi di Bagno). Studiował filozofię i prawo na Uniwersytecie Pizańskim i Bolońskim. Następnie został protonotariuszem apostolskim i referendarzem Trybunału Obojga Sygnatur. 3 marca 1614 roku został tytularnym arcybiskupem Patras a 14 kwietnia przyjął sakrę. W latach 1614–1621 był legatem w Awinionie, a w okresie 1621–1623 – nuncjuszem nadzwyczajnym we Francji. Przez pewien czas pełnił funkcję nuncjusza we Flandrii, a w 1627 roku ponownie objął nuncjaturę we Francji i pozostał tam do roku 1630. 17 maja 1627 roku został biskupem Cervii. 30 sierpnia został kreowany kardynałem in pectore. Jego nominacja na kardynała prezbitera została ogłoszona na konsystorzu 19 listopada 1629 roku i nadano mu kościół tytularny Sant'Alessio. W okresie 1635–1639 był biskupem Rieti. Zmarł 24 lipca 1631 roku w Rzymie.

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Kardynałowie z nominacji Urbana VIII
Nuncjusze apostolscy
Ludzie urodzeni we Florencji
Absolwenci i studenci Uniwersytetu w Pizie
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SEX & RELATIONSHIP - Pucker up - the art and science of kissing
Published:Monday | February 8, 2010 | 12:00 AM
Sacha Walters, Staff Reporter
Pucker up and smooch. When two pairs of lips meet, that feel-good sensation which explodes throughout the body is something many have experienced.
For Julie, 28, her most memorable kiss was, in a word, "great".
"It was soft and sweet and very spontaneous," she said.
"I was home with the guy I was dating. We were lying down and talking. He was combing my hair and my back was to him. He asked me to turn around so he could see the style when it was done. When I turned around, he surprised me with a kiss," she explained.
That toe-curling feeling starts with one of the of the most sensitive parts of the body, the lips.
"They are not only the slimmest layer of skin on the human body, but are also an area with one of the most densely populated sensory cells," according to an anthropological article Why we kiss: The Science of Kissing by Jean Sumner.
But those sensations don't stop there; they spread throughout the body when the brain sends signals around the body.
"After receiving this information, the brain unleashes a myriad of chemical messages to relieve stress, bond socially with potential mates and friends, increase motivation to mate, and provide sexual stimulation," it read.
Kissing is said to be a great stress reliever.
"Kissing may be like an addictive love drug. Levels of cortisol, involved in modulating stress reactions in the body, drop following a kissing episode, causing a relaxation effect. Locking lips, especially with someone for which you feel romantic love, also releases endorphins and boosts other brain hormones and neurotransmitters involved in pleasure, euphoria, and reward. Levels of these chemicals act in brain areas that keep us coming back for more."
Because of its intoxicating effect, the variations to kisses are numerous, with people coming up with dynamic ways to express their passion.
The electric kiss
A kiss guaranteed to create a spark, according to The Art of Kissing, A Connoisseur's Guide, by William Cane, is the electric kiss.
Harnessing harmless static electricity can make for an explosive kiss. Rub your feet vigorously against a shaggy rug. This will cause you to become negatively charged which will result in you feeling a small electric shock, when you touch something or someone who is either positively charged or neutral.
"You must be careful not to touch him with any part of your body, because if you do you'll neutralise the electrical field and the sparks won't fly when you kiss him," the book reads.
Part of the fun of this kiss is getting close and intimate without touching. As your lips close within a fraction of an inch, a tiny electric spark will jump across from your lips to his."
The Candy Kiss
Cane suggests flavouring your kisses by sucking on soft or hard candy in preparation for the candy kiss. Ensure the treat you choose is something your partner loves, for example mints or chocolates are a common choice. Then while eating the treat dart your eyes between your partners lips, mouth, eyes, this will create longing. When you eventually lean in for the kiss pass the remainder of the treat to your partner, through your lips.
Other kisses include the ear kiss, the neck kiss and the underwater kiss.
For Julie, kissing plays an integral part in a romantic relationship. "It's very important as it is an indication of intimacy," she said.
Additional information: The Art of Kissing: A Connoisseur's Guide by William Cane.
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import javax.annotation.Nullable;

import net.minecraft.item.ItemStack;
import net.minecraft.util.math.BlockPos;
import net.minecraft.world.IBlockAccess;

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	public String getUnlocalizedName();

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	public List<ItemStack> getDrops(@Nullable IBlockAccess world, @Nullable BlockPos pos, int yield, int fortune);

	public int getMinYield(@Nullable IBlockAccess world, @Nullable BlockPos pos);

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Talks continue for Route 207 project
by Marisela Amador - August 17, 2020 068
(COURTESY MCK)
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During a recent meeting in early August, chief and council of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) discussed the resumption of the Route 207/ Highway 30 Intersection Rehabilitation Project that began two years ago.
For many years Route 207, a major thoroughfare to the Mercier Bridge and Montreal, has been troublesome for community members because of heavy traffic and road and infrastructure issues, among several other problems.
"One of the things that people need to know is that we do have a cooperation agreement with Quebec," said MCK chief Rhonda Kirby who is part of the Infrastructure, Transport and Operations portfolio. "And we had some work done previously in the community, and specifically part of the 207 was already redone.
"Originally, what we had started was at the 207-30 interchange, the reconstruction of that area," she said.
In 2013, three culverts along Route 207 were replaced as part of what Kirby called the "culvert project."
Then in 2015, the MCK Capital Unit announced that surveying work for the then-upcoming rehabilitation project would start in February of that year. The plan was the reconstruction of Route 207 in its entirety.
However, the project stalled, and because of a confidentiality agreement currently in place, Kirby could only say that council is looking to find a resolution to some of the issues so the project can continue.
"We also ended up having a major backlog of traffic on the 207, and residents who live in that area often have a hard time getting onto the 207 because the drivers on that road don't let anybody in. So that is a major difficulty," said Kirby.
Kirby said that many residents were forced to leave their homes extremely early in the morning because of the congestion.
She also said that a couple of years ago, a stop sign was installed to try to control the problem and help residents in the area, but that caused more traffic "than ever before."
"We also know that there is a lot of apartment complexes that are being built on the South Shore, including Delson, Ste. Catherine, and St. Remi, so there is a lot of housing that is going on beyond us, but there is only one way into Montreal using the Mercier Bridge," she said.
Finding funding for the project has also been challenging for council, specifically funding to install a water and sewage system since homes in that area of the territory still use a well system.
"Quebec is saying it should be federally-funded because we are on reserve. Actually, this whole project has been at the council table for many years now. It's been difficult to really get a commitment," said Kirby.
According to Kirby, MCK does not want to start the rehabilitation project to repair and widen the road if it doesn't have the money to add the water and sewer system at the same time.
"In the end, our goal is to find the funding so that when we are able to continue with the actual reconstruction of 207, it will be able to have all those community members in the area connected to our central water system," she said.
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Category: Movie Reviews
Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker in 4D
They actually don't allow you to sit in other people's laps at these things.
Somehow at the 2019 San Diego Comic Con I scored a free Regal Cinemas 4D movie ticket, handed to me by Dan Fogelberg — Jacob Kowalski himself — from Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. I decided the best possible use of this golden ticket was a 4D showing of Rise of Skywalker, the finale of the Skywalker Star Wars Saga. I couldn't think of a better use of this expensive freebie besides a Fantastic Beasts film (which wouldn't come out soon before the ticket expired). So, I'm about to see my very first 4D movie excursion right now at the Regal Edwards Cinema in Mira Mesa, CA. (That's in Northern San Diego.)
Spoilers start for Rise of Skywalker. I have to be specific, or not bother writing it up at all.
Welcome to the 4D chamber of delights. Or torture chamber. There's some overlap.
Okay, I'm back. Here's what I have to say about the 4D 3D D-Box experience for Star Wars – Rise of Skywalker
Good things, mostly:
The 3D was clear and worked well with the 4D story nods. Worth paying for both together if you're going to bother with the extra expense.
The vibration feature was effective. This was probably the most effective element in the Rise of Skywalker's 4D version.
The wind feature helped set the mood well.
Temperature changes: I felt chilly a few times, but I'm not sure if it was just the wind feature in action. But this is supposed to happen. There probably should have been a few heat scenes during the fights.
Strobe lighting: A few times this worked, but it got distracting after the first few times. Mostly used in lightsaver scenes and anything with Palpatine. I think if you're an epilectic you'll want to NOT see Rise of Skywalker in 4D.
The seats rocked and bucked and yawed in tune with the spaceship action. But you stop noticing after a few times, and maybe this could have been done better. Or maybe they didn't want people vomiting in their chairs. It felt like those old Star Tours rides at Disneyland, but without needing seat belts. I would have preferred more flying action AND seat belts.
Each lightsaber stab gave me an actual poke in the back, in different locations that loosely matched the movie fighting. More or less.
Some water mist on the ruined Death Star scenes were okay. Not enough, though. You are able to turn off the waterworks option on your seat console, so why not do this right for those who wanted it? More was needed. I barely noticed.
Smoke. Although it felt a little gratuitous since this wasn't really that kind of film.
Scent: Um…a few times I smelt burnt rubber and that was it.
Overrated Things:
Well, all of it, really, It still felt like they were trying too hard, and the few additions weren't amazing enough to put me into the action. The effects got gratuitously repetitive, too. It felt more like, "Oh, hey, they added a thing here. Now stop it."
Oh, and if you get motion sickness easily, or have other health problems, don't see RDX 4D motion movies.
There's a long list of health warnings!
Look it up online if you're unsure 4D is healthy for you.
Ultimately: should you shell out money for Star Wars in 4D?
Overall: 4D is still a cash grabbing gimmick. It's fun to do for the occasional film (a RunPee fan told us it's superb for Ford v Ferrari, and you can feel each gear shift and corner turn), but for Star Wars it was…meh?
I'd wait for the tech to improve before paying $25 for the experience. Do it once at a movie you're excited about, and see if you're willing to do it again.
Movie Review – Star Wars – Rise of Skywalker (spoiler free)
Movie Review – Like a Boss
Like a Boss: cute movie. No great shakes here. It's pretty much what you'd expect — there's lightweight female empowerment, and cutthroat mean girl antics. Most scenes are pretty silly.
Tiffany Haddish is the MVP. She's very droll. Salma Hayek is amusing as Claire Luna ("Clear Brilliant Moon"), but overshoots her character to the point where you can't take anything she does seriously. There's just zero jeopardy — although Hayek seemed to enjoy herself. So there's that.
Rose Byrne is unfortunately forgettable as Mel, and I don't really buy M&M's close friendship. In real life, I would think Mia is too cool and Mel is too awkward. Or at least that's how the films sells it.
I enjoyed the interesting take on the makeup biz, and there are actually some decent ideas: the One Night Stand makeup kit, the idea of two lipstick choices in one, and the 'twin makeover' contest. There's a good dog penis gag (there's a sentence I never thought I'd write). I won't give it away, but if you've ever had a boy dog, you'll understand.
Since the film premiered a day early (sometimes this happens and we never know why), the showing was totally sold out. The audience had fun, so I think it hit the target of being pleasant, fluffy, amusing fare. There are a ton of female friendship comedies just like this out there, and there will undoubtedly be more of them.
Overall, Like a Boss is exactly what you'd expect from the trailers, but it's not worth a $15 movie ticket (unless you're up for a non-demanding girl's night out at the movies).
Note: I went from this to seeing Ford v Ferrari, and that really wasn't fair to Like a Boss. #FvF is just that good.
About The Peetimes: I gave you 2 good, if short, Peetimes. One is in the beginning of the movie and the other is near the end. Since the movie is not very long, either one should do. I avoided the best scenes containing humor/mayhem/general wackiness.
There are no extra scenes during, or after, the end credits of Like a Boss. (What we mean by Anything Extra.)
Rated (R) for language, crude sexual material, and drug use
Freebies and Swag from Opening Night of Like A Boss
Movie Review – Ford v Ferrari
The Lego Movie 2 – Video and Lyrics to Not Evil (by Tiffany Haddish)
Who rated Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker higher, men or women?
If you go to IMDb.com you'll see Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker has a rating of 6.9/10. And at Rottentomatoes.com #RoS gets a 86% from users. (And 53% from critics, but who cares what critics think?)
Infographic of every Star Wars movie ranked by fans on IMDb and RottenTomatoes
That's nice to know, but user polls like that have always bothered me, because I don't know who's voting. The assumption is that if enough people vote, then it really doesn't matter. But is that a good assumption? Let's test it and find out.
In the RunPee app we have a user's poll — we call it the Peeple's Poll — that breaks down user voting more precisely by age and gender. We also ask users to submit their expectation vote before seeing the movie to compare with their after-movie vote, to see how a movie performs based on expectations.
Lets see what the Peeple's Poll numbers have to say about Rise of Skywalker.
Raw data of results by gender
75.9 81.5 +5.6
Women have a higher expectation vote than men. And, their after-movie vote is also higher — by a wider margin. The last remnants of the Old Stereotype that Star Wars is for nerdy boys has been swept away.
An after-movie rating in the low 80% range is respectable. For context, an 82.1 score would put Rise Of Skywalker as the 28th best movie of 2019 — just slightly ahead of Joker.
Read the 2019 Peeple's Poll Movies – Year in Review here.
Turns out men and women don't rate movies equally. If we look at all votes for all movies we can see there is a slight, but noticeable, difference in how men and women rate movies.
Peeple's Poll voting by gender for ALL MOVIES
Women – men
+1.0 +1.5
Remember, the numbers above are for all movies. The expectation vote between men and women differ by 1.0 points, while the after-movie vote differs by 1.5 points. Not huge, but I think it's interesting that women generally are happier with a movie than men.
Note: this is with over 80,000 total votes submitted.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker departure from average.
#RoS – overall avg.
after-movie
75.9 – 75.4 = +0.5 81.5 – 80.1 = +1.4
Here we can see the departure from average is a little greater for men than women, but again, women still rate the movie higher.
However, in a deeper context, the trend is for women to have an expectation rating that is 1 point higher than men, and in the case of #RoS it's 0.9.
Let's call that a wash.
On the other hand, the trend, when considering all movies, is for women to have an after-movie rating that's 1.5 points higher than men. In the case of #RoS, men are +1.4 and women are +1.0. Women's after-movie rating is higher, but not by the margin we would expect according to average.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker expectation by age/gender
You can see that, in general, women had slightly higher expectations across all age groups, except for the 20-29 range. But more interestingly, I think, the 20-29 age range was lower for both genders by wide margins. If you have some reasoning for, that I'd love to hear it in the comments. Notice also that, among women, those under 20 had the highest expectations, while those 20-29 had the lowest expectations. A stark contrast for two adjacent age groups. But, that's life.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker after-movie by age/gender
This is where it gets really interesting. What's up with women under 20? We saw from the expectation chart that women under 20 had the highest expectation, but it's crazy how much that groups after-movie rating stands out. My guess is that young women identify with the protagonist Rey and young men identify with Kylo Ren. I don't want to get into anything spoilery, so I'll leave it at that. But if you've seen the movie you can see how the outcome of the characters could have a strong influence on the weak minded young. 🙂
FAQ – Peeple's Poll
Want to get punched in the nose? Go tell a teenage girl that #RoS sucked. Note: of the 2,800+ votes for #RoS women under 20 has the least number of votes at just 19. I'll check back in a few days and update to see there are any changes.
The other thing I notice from the after-movie chart is, among men, those in the 30-39 range had the lowest rating for the movie of any group. Why? Let's see… A man of about 35 would have been around 15 when Phantom Menace came out. Does the scar of Jar-Jar still haunt them? You tell me.
One other statistical result is worth mentioning, and that's the percentage of votes by women vs men for all movies and for #RoS.
Percent of voters by gender
# of votes all movies
# of votes Rise of Skywalker
women/men %
You can see that overall women don't submit votes in the Peeple's Poll as frequently as men. (2 votes by men for every 1 vote by a woman.) However, I don't have any overall gender demographics for RunPee app users. I can only go by users who submit votes in the Peeple's Poll and submit their gender.
For Rise of Skywalker women account for 41.6% of the votes, down 7.9% from the overall trend. My interpretation is that, while women rate #RoS higher, men account for a disportionate percentage of the audience. At least among RunPee app users.
We're just getting started here. Tell me, what other sorts of statistical breakdowns would you like to see in the future?
Movie Review – The Grudge
The Grudge didn't impress me at all. It was a cool story but it was told all wrong. Before I get into everything I felt was wrong with it, my one compliment: there are chilling moments. A few times the hair on my neck stood up. It had potential.
My biggest turn off was how they would jump around in time and storylines. It felt discombobulated — that works in a lot of movies — but in my opinion, not this one. When I was thinking about it last night, I redid it in my head with a continual progression. If they would have formatted it from the past to the present it would have flowed better.
I was not a fan of Andrea Riseborough. She brought no strength to the role of mother and cop. She just wasn't believable at all. She should be furious with wardrobe too. They made her look like a stick man.
Demian Bichir as Goodman fairs about the same. He didn't bring anything to the movie, except whispers. Every line he mumbles is whispered. It was annoying.
I found myself thinking about how many aerial shots of them driving around were shown. I already knew it was a super short movie, so why are they filling time with useless scenes? They just didn't have what they needed to do a good movie. The writing was bad, the acting wasn't great and the director dropped the ball. It should have been better.
This would make an alright Netflix night, but I wouldn't have high expectations.
Grade: D+
About The Peetimes: With only 85 minutes of movie time, I chose to submit 1 Peetime. I situated it right after all the initial reveals and before the pieces start coming together for the finale.
There are no extra scenes during, or after, the end credits of The Grudge. (What we mean by Anything Extra.)
Rated (R) for disturbing violence and bloody images, terror and some language
Genres: Horror, Mystery
Christene Johnson (RunPee Sis)
RunPee.com owes RunPee Sis a huge debt of gratitude. She sees any movie needed with no complaints and has done so for ten years (even basing Thanksgiving and Christmas family festivities around the seeing films). In 2015 Sis ran the entire RunPee enterprise herself, while RunPee Dan, Jilly and Mom went traipsing off to Europe. Sis is the spider in the web holding the RunPee family together — besides being a funny, well rounded person, and a joyous pleasure to be around. Her favorite films start and end with horror (which thank goodness she's happy to see, since most of us don't have the stomach for it) — but also likes silly comedies, sad dramas, and musicals of all types. If you've used a Peetime for a scary film, you probably have RunPee Sis to thank for it.
Favorite movie genre: Horror, horror, and more horror. The more disturbing, the better. Period.
Movie Review – 1917
I usually don't watch war films, but I was so intrigued by the filming style that I decided to give 1917 a shot. I'm really glad that I did.
I think movies these days add a lot of unnecessary dialogue and scenes to add drama. However, this movie did very little that took away from the main storyline. Because the camera never left the side of the main characters, I was able to experience everything with them. There was never a moment when I wondered what a character was doing.
I think it was important to stay with the main character because it allowed the audience to see that every moment was crucial. I felt the urgency and emotions of the main characters because I witnessed their speed bumps along the way. Seeing this movie in the theater is definitely going to add to that feeling and allow the viewer to appreciate the excellent cinematography.
About The Peetimes: Everything blended seamlessly in this movie. 1917 follows the journey of the main characters' every move, and leaves little room for irrelevant dialogue. This made it both a blessing and a curse to find Peetimes. There were three scenes that didn't take away from the story, and these scenes made for excellent Peetimes.
There are extra scenes during, or after, the end credits of 1917. (What we mean by Anything Extra.)
Rated (R) for violence, some disturbing images, and language
Is there anything extra during the end credits of 1917?
Shani Ogilvie
Watching movies in theaters is an indescribable experience for me. This, doing laundry, and visiting the Container Store bring me true joy. When I'm not watching movies or getting Peetimes, I like keeping up with the latest technology, learning to code, and building things. Career wise, my passion lies with improving access and equity within the health, tech, and social sectors.
$2,797,800,564 world wide. You can buy a lot of Infinity Peecoins with that.
2019 closed out a decade of movies, not so much with a bang, but with a snap. Avengers: Endgame was a tour de force that culminated a decade defined, both culturally and monetarily, by the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
Between 2010 and 2019 MCU movies brought in a combined $21,738,254,556. (That's all MCU movies except the first Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk, both of which came out in 2008.)
Avenger's Endgame was just one of the 152 movies we added to the RunPee database this year.
According to the Peeps — people who do Peetimes for RunPee — we had a pretty decent crop of movies in 2019. Here's a breakdown of the grades our Peeps gave to all the movies this year.
93 of our movies were rated B or better — 65%
We really appreciate all the comments we get about our movie reviews and grades. We're not anything like professional movie reviewers, but we do our best. Our goal is to give you our honest feelings about a movie, without spoiling it.
Because we see all wide release movies, we're often stuck watching really bad films.
Each of the Peeps likes to think that we've suffered the most by watching the worst movies, but numbers don't lie. Looks like I (Dan) win The RunPee Award for watching the most crap movies in 2019. I had 4 movies I rated below a C-, Sis and Jill both had 2, and Mom just 1. RunPee Mom really likes to think she's the martyr, and to be fair, she has watched a number of really bad movies, but not this year. 🙂
Here's a chart breakdown of the above data
2019: movies that stood out, for better, or for worse.
RunPee Sis (Christene Johnson)
As I look over my list of movies for 2019, I'm struck by the fact I enjoyed almost all of them. Almost being the key word in that sentence. I gave out only one F this year, and it was totally earned. Hands down, the worst of the worst for me was The Lighthouse. Before I shred this movie apart again, I have to include my favorite movie of the year, JoJo Rabbit. I wish there was a better grade than A+, because it deserves the highest of all praise.
This is where I noticed something very interesting. My expectation going into each of these movies were polar opposites. Seeing the trailers for The Lighthouse had me instantly enthralled. It contained all of my favorite things. I love both Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe. I've always been entranced by anything water and storm related, so my expectation was at an all time high. I knew I'd love it, and waited months on pins and needles to be blown away.
Now let's hop over to JoJo Rabbit. I saw one trailer for it and dismissed it right away. I don't like war themed movies and I'm not really a fan of movies set in the past. I was dreading doing Peetimes and forced myself to suck it up and do my job.
I was 100% wrong on so many levels with both of my expectations. Where the movie I was waiting for, The Lighthouse, had me seeing red and wanting throw my popcorn at the screen, JoJo Rabbit was as refreshing as the spring after an unusually hard winter. There is a quote from Bill Watterson that says, "I find my life is a lot easier the lower I keep my expectations." He's absolutely right. My high expectations for The Lighthouse and low expectations for JoJo Rabbit demonstrated that philosophy perfectly.
Jill Florio (RunPee co-founder and COO)
Peanut Butter Falcon: A+
The absolute best movie of 2019. And this isn't even the kind of film I usually like, so you should take my word for it. I lean towards fantasy/Sci-fi/Superhero stuff. This is none of the above. It's just a gorgeous drama, beautifully written, with superb dialog, amazing characters, lovely on-location scenery, meaningful connections, consistent humor, a rollicking tale, and a satisfying ending. The audience laughed and clapped and walked away happy. It's just crazy good. I don't want to give anything away, so I'll conclude by saying SEE THIS. You don't even need your tissue box. What are you waiting for? It's out on DVD right now. Definitely going on my annual rewatch list. Really, shoo, shoo: go watch it.
Avengers: Endgame: A+
Okay, this was a phenomenal feat. How to wrap up 20+ movies in a way that people will universally be happy? I would have said that's impossible. We've all been burned by franchises that falter at some point, or have a "Chris Carter ending" (ie – X-Files) that make you feel stupid for believing things will be resolved. I don't know who sold whose soul to do it, but Avengers: Endgame pulled off a cinematic miracle. Are there any MCU fans that were let down? As a Browncoat in Firefly would say, "We've done the impossible. And that makes us mighty." I'm not bothering to explain anything from Endgame, because you're either an MCU fan that doesn't need a synopsis, or you're not the target audience. This was a once in a lifetime event. I don't even care what happens in the MCU after, because I am replete. [Contented sigh.]
Escape Room: A+
I have no real clue why I gave this such a high grade at the time. I think I was surprised by liking it. It's probably just worth a B+, thinking about it now. It was cute and mildly clever, and I had a nice time watching it. Sometimes things just shift in your mind over time, and an A+ is totally off in this case. So do I go back in and change the grade?
Rise of Skywalker: A-
I'm…pleased. I could end this blurb here, but I should probably explain. I was 12 when A NEW HOPE (just Stars Wars, back then) premiered. I waited, like many others, for 6-8 hours in line to see this film in the theater. Not even Lucas's later futzing could ruin Star Wars for me… Until the frakking Ewoks — and the prequel Force retcons — came along to make my faith in the Force falter. The Force Awakens gave me new "hope" and although the newer movies were hit and miss, I was satisfied with the saga finale in Rise of Skywalker. I'm just glad it didn't suck. And you know what? Grading Star Wars on a curve, I have to admit I more than liked how things concluded. Please, Lucasfilm, stop making these movies. We're done and it was good. Thank you.
Downton Abbey: A-
When I first watched Downton Abbey on TV, I was captivated. I'm not sure why. There weren't any spaceships. I just enjoyed the story, even if some subplots totally failed (hello, Anna and Bates). Before the film came out, I was excited, and rewatched the entire six seasons to get ready. The series rewatch was still pretty good the second time around. The movie is just like that: pretty good. And they dropped the Bates' endless blahs, so yay! I can't say this is a great film, but if you are a Downton Abbey fan, you'll be pleased with how the story continues. So pretty, so fun, and everyone we liked is back for seconds, on top of their game.
Knives Out: A-
What a surprise! After royally messing up The Last Jedi, Rian does us proud in an amusing and coherent mystery story about a family of awful people that we're fascinated to watch. It works, even on several viewings. I was glad to do the Peetimes for it, because it's a ton of fun and never cheats. Perfect casting, BTW.
The Lion King: A-
I am not entirely on-board with Disney making "live" versions of their classics, but this made me laugh, made me cry, and ultimately moved my soul. I think it was the casting and beautiful visuals. It's not an A+ like the animated original, but I can't help but feel reminded that adopting the Hakuna Matata motto is more important as you grow older and life gets more complicated. This is the best version of the animated updates in my opinion, and I think it's largely due to some stirring and amusing scenes that just made me…happy. There were a few parts that actually improved on the original, and I can't say that often.
Terminator: Dark Fate: B+
I liked it. Didn't love it, but I'm okay with that. Not sucking is a great feat these days in a franchise revival. I don't even care that the otherwise decent T3 was tossed out of continuity. I would have felt better about this film except for three things: 1. The Tar Terminator was trash compared to the T2 liquid metal effects (and awesome acting by Robert Patrick), and 2. the new Chosen One was completely forgettable. I don't even remember her name or what she did in the movie. Truth. And 3. The unceremonious death of someone. ARG. I am not going to forgive this. I can't. I'm mad as a hornet.
Dark Fate good things: Grace Mackenzie. Linda Hamilton. Arnold. Carl selling draperies. The subplot about immigration. Eating chips. And, of course, sacrifice for the greater good. This is a fine entry in Terminator canon, but I need time to get comfortable with some of it.
Jumani 3 – The Next Level: B
I admit, I was disappointed. I adored Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. It was one of my favorite movies of that year. This one was….IDK. Passable. Maybe I was expecting too much from a threequel. I liked it, but have no real desire to watch it over and over like I did with the previous film. I didn't laugh as much. The plot was….um…what was the plot? Something about yet another jewel. The body swaps weren't as fun. There were some weird set pieces. But since I was so looking forward to this film, it sticks out in my mind as something worth discussing. I think a B grade is just about right.
Happy Death Day 2U: B
I loved the original Death Day film with it's comedic, horror-lite, tight mystery story. This was a good follow-up that I did — admittedly — enjoy, but it didn't approach the delight of the first. What stands out: genre hopping! Instead of horror/mystery/comedy, we got something like a Back to the Future sci-fi flick. It was a good follow up. Recommended, but not wonderful.
Spider-Man Far From Home: B
Not my favorite MCU film, but a decent coda to the MCU Infinity Saga. I wish it had been as fun as Spiderman: Homecoming, but it did a nice job concluding the long and winding road of Marvel storytelling. I'm worried, though. Phase Four needs to be better than this.
Ad Astra: B
I have such mixed feelings on this Brad Pitt almost-solo wonder. There are other characters, briefly, but none of them matter. We get some super interesting set-pieces and quite a bit of philosophical interpersonal conception. Yet…it's often deadly dull. This movie stands out by being great occasionally, and frequently bad. I look forward to seeing how this stands up to time. I mean, space movies are my thing. But this is more 2001 than Guardians of the Galaxy. Fair warning: I didn't like Gravity, which this is sort of like. "Brad" Astra (Ha, get it?) is more serious and contemplative than adventurous, with a few short but memorable set pieces on various objects in our solar system. You tell me: I just didn't know what to do with this film.
First Man: B
I wanted to love this, the same way I loved Apollo 13 and The Martian. Perhaps focusing on an emotionless man was the root of the evil. How could the first lunar walk be so boring? I love space. I used to work at AstroCamp, and adore space films. I think Tom Hank's Jim Lovell said it best in Apollo 13: "Armstrong? Really?" How could such a momentous occasion be so miserable an experience? The man is on the MOON. Try to enjoy the moment. If you can't appreciate being the first man, give the chance to someone else, who would feel the wonder and joy. For comparison, Second Man Buzz Aldrin was bounding around in excitement. As would I. And probably you. Honestly, thinking about this makes me just mad. First Man gets a B from being competently filmed and well acted, but don't expect to like anything on screen. What a mirthless excursion.
The Hustle: C-
I don't want to discuss this. It was bad. Just go see Dirty Rotten Scoundrels again.
Beach Bum: D+
I love Jimmy Buffet — who was in this trainwreck — and I want to be a professional beach bum someday in my own version of Margaritaville. I was excited to see it! Too bad Beach Bum was garbage. I think this is a film to watch absolutely stoned out of your gourd. You tell me if that improves it.
47 Meters Down: D-
Singularly the worst movie I saw all year, and I am pretty forgiving of shark films. So much wasted opportunity. They could have made a fabulous undersea sunken "lost city" adventure, patrolled by blind cave sharks. Instead, it was just another jump scare movie where we don't know who will survive by the end. Keep in mind, sharks are — in reality — animals, not monsters. The original 47 Meters Down was a fine film that did right by the genre.
This was just a jumbled, murky, messy, pointless opportunity to exploit shark mania.
Seriously, this could have been a fascinating and exciting story along the lines of, say, "Indiana Jones and the Lost City of Sharks". I suppose I'm asking too much. Don't pay any money to see this on any level. It barely misses an F, because there were occasional moments that didn't totally bomb. The movie has zero connective tissue to the sensible story in the first film. Pass.
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They Shall Not Grow Old: A+
Superior to any other war movie ever made. There's a Russian proverb that says, "A wide road leads to war; a narrow path leads home." No other movie has exemplified this more than TSNGO. This should be included in every course on military history.
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: A
This movie was perfect in every way, right down to the fact that Tom Hanks and Fred Rogers are actually related.
The Art of Racing in the Rain: B+
For all animal lovers. I applaud the fact that this movie was from the dog's point of view, and Kevin Costner was the perfect voice for Enzo.
Stan & Ollie: A
As a kid, I never really enjoyed the Stan & Ollie act. I didn't like the fat guy constantly yelling at the skinny guy. This movie wasn't so much about the act, as it was about the men behind the act. I believe that John C. Reilly and Steve Coogan both deserve an Oscar nod for their performances.
Blinded by the Light: A
I love Bruce Springsteen, but this movie was so much more than a great soundtrack. The overlying story of a culture clash between the father and son was intense and well played out by Viveik Kalra, as the son, and Kulvinder Ghir as the father. In this year of some really great music bio's, Blinded by the Light took an entirely different approach to spotlighting the music of the The Boss.
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Ford v Ferrari: A+
What a surprisingly delightful movie. Of course the partnership of Matt Damon and Christian Bale packed a powerful one-two punch. I expected that and wasn't disappointed. But everything about the movie just cruises. It's movie making at its finest.
Knives Out: A
This is my sleeper of the year. On the surface, this movie is funny and enjoyable. But the subtext of this movie is brilliant. The message that immigrants are the real moral backbone of this country — while entitled white boomers are responsible for its decline — is so subtle that it seems like no one noticed. But once you see it, you can't help but see anything else.
Yesterday: A
The screenplay is written by Richard Curti: Love Actually, About Time, War Horse, The Boat that Rocked, etc. That's all I needed to know.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: B- and falling.
RoS had many enjoyable moments, and that's about it. The more I think about the story, the more I get annoyed. JJ Abrams doesn't deserve to be piloting this franchise. There are so many errors in storytelling in this movie that it could serve as the exemplar in a class on how not to tell a story.
X-Men: Dark Phoenix: D-
At least Rise of Skywalker had enjoyable moments. Dark Phoenix was so bad as to be cringe worthy.
Hellboy: F-
Even if Hellboy came out 25 years ago, it would have been criticized for lackluster special effects. And as bad as the effects were here, it will only be remembered for being so forgettable.
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Movie Review – Little Women
Though I never read the book, I can see why it is so loved. This movie perfectly describes the journeys — and the sacrifices — that women must undergo, especially in light of the times.
I was able to connect with the desires of the women, and their battle between what they desire and what is practical.
The movie did an amazing job of showing the emotions of the characters and the interpersonal relationships between them. Though no scene was overly dramatic, the message still resonated with me.
I would watch this movie in theaters again.
About The Peetimes: The story follows the lives of all the main female characters. The present storyline gives context to the viewers through flashbacks, so it was difficult to find Peetimes that wouldn't take away from the context.
There are no extra scenes during, or after, the end credits of Little Women. (What we mean by Anything Extra.)
Rated (PG) for thematic elements and brief smoking
Movie Review – Spies in Disguise
The messages Spies in Disguise delivers should resonate with parents. First, the young scientist/inventor is called "weird" by the kids at school. Throughout the movie that label is challenged, and turned into a compliment.
The second message the story emphasizes is nonviolent solutions to problems. The spy Lance Sterling solves problems with explosions. On the other hand, Walter solves problems with nonlethal doses of glitter. In the end Lance comes to trust Walter's judgment.
There's plenty of funny hijinks for kids to enjoy and some of the scenes are funny enough to make adults laugh out loud. While Spies in Disguise doesn't have the broad ranging entertainment as most Pixar movies, it isn't one of those movies mom and dad have to flip a coin over who has to take the kids. There's enough here for everyone to enjoy.
About The Peetimes: I have 3 Peetimes spread out nicely. We worked hard to avoid the best (and silliest) action scenes and humor in any of the Peetimes.
There are extra scenes during, or after, the end credits of Spies in Disguise. (What we mean by Anything Extra.)
Rated (PG) for action, violence, and rude humor
Movie Review – Uncut Gems
This is one of those movies that is impossible to grade. That's because on the one hand, the acting — especially by Adam Sandler — was terrific. And honestly, even though Kevin Garnett played himself, he still did a fantastic job with the nuances. Hat's off to him. I'd love to see him get a role in a movie where he's not playing himself, and see just how far he can go.
However, I hated watching this movie because the story is brutal. The character that Adam Sandler plays — Howard — makes so many bad decisions that it's painful to watch.
Honestly, don't see this movie unless you want to torture yourself.
If I could erase this movie from my memory, I would.
About The Peetimes: I wish there were more Peetimes for this movie, but you'll understand when you see it. There's a LOT of dialog. I have a decent early Peetime but if you can wait I'd recommend the 2nd Peetime. It's super long and has very little dialog and is very easy to summarize.
There are no extra scenes during, or after, the end credits of Uncut Gems. (What we mean by Anything Extra.)
Rated (R) for pervasive strong language, violence, some sexual content and brief drug use
Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama
The Force is dead. Long live the Force.
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I saw Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker twice over opening weekend — just to make sure the Peetimes were spot on.
The good news is that it's an enjoyable film, if you just don't think about it too much. But if you're like me, and you can't help it, you'll find that you like the movie less and less.
Who made this mess?
To be fair, it isn't all J.J. Abrams' fault. Lucas crapped on Star Wars way back in the Phantom Menace with the whole midichlorian debacle. I remember there was considerable optimism when Disney announced Abrams was going to oversee the Star Wars franchise, but I've seen enough of Abrams to know that he wasn't going to fix the Force. If anything, he's made it worse.
What I love about the Force?
Star Wars: A New Hope introduced audiences to this mysterious but ubiquitous Force. "May the Force be with you," is one of the most memorable movie quotes ever. It sounds like saying, "Good luck," but goes much deeper than that. Deep down it's akin to the Buddhist concept the Middle Way, or Eightfold Way — don't stray too far in the direction of indulgence or austerity.
When they get it right in the movies, may the Force be with you translates into: may you take the path laid out by the Force and find your way to an end that is balanced between extremes.
The Force feels right because it acknowledges that good and evil aren't intrinsic to an action. A shark eating a seal isn't evil. Sharks must eat to survive. And in hunting the seals they keep the seal species healthy. When an ecosystem loses its predators the prey often increase in numbers to such an extent they threaten not only their own survivability, but the survivability of the entire ecosystem. Like the Force, an ecosystem works best when there is balance.
Bringing balance
The Dark Side of the Force represents greed; the desire of power for the sake of power; killing for sport, not survival.
But if that's so, then there must be an opposing Light Side of the Force, which is the desire to do good for the sake of good. This light side of the Force is only hinted at in the movies. And this is where the mistakes begin.
The Force Bible
I don't believe Lucas or J.J. Abrams ever intentionally sat down and wrote a bible for what the Force is and how it works. It's the storytellers' prerogative to keep the audience mystified. When done properly, it works wonders. But a storyteller can't keep themselves in a mysterious place of making things up to suit a preconceived outcome.
Both Lucas and Abrams keep the Force vague so they can make it work the way they needed it to, in order to tell the story they wanted to tell. Any skilled storyteller would tell them that approach doesn't work. (Okay, they've made billions, so I guess it works, but they end up producing high caloric stories: they feel good when we watch them, but we feel like crap later when we think about it.)
Better storytelling
Good storytelling involves defining a universe and its characters so they tell the story. Once you have a well crafted character, they will tell you what they would do. The author telling the character what to do is cheap and obvious. And that's essentially what we get out of Star Wars stories today. We're told everything that happens. There's no figuring things out; there's no feeling of synthesis as disparate threads inevitably weave together in an outcome that couldn't have been predicted, but seems obvious in afterthought. No, in Star Wars there's only characters acting inconsistently to achieve the outcome of Lucas/Abrams' vision.
Fixing the Force
There's almost no fixing the mess they've made without a reboot — and that's not going to happen. The only solution I see going forward is to introduce another Yoda-like character who re-explains the Force and how it works. They would need to reimagine much of the existing canon created in the Star Wars universe, but they've been wildly inconsistent so far. Why stop now?
First and foremost, drop any genetic relationship to the Force. That's just absolute crap from the start. It's absurd to think that gurus, saints, or prophets, can pass on their knowledge genetically. Why should it be any different for the Sith and Jedi? What can be passed down is the teaching.
Also, by making the Force a genetic trait it creates elitist royal bloodlines of the Skywalkers and Palpatines. While the concept of the Force feels real on some level it's a real turnoff to think that true mastery of this mysterious Force is off limits to we plebeians.
There are numerous examples of Jedi talking about "balance in the Force." It's time to formally adopt the concept of the Middle Way, by acknowledging that good and evil are the same as positive and negative charges in particle reactions and will always be conserved. For every good there will be an evil, and visa-versa. And as such, the power of the light side of the Force, represented by the Jedi, will always be balanced with the dark side of the Force, represented by the Sith.
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In Phantom Menace there were hints of this. The Jedi were described as impartial arbiters of the galaxy for thousands of years. As such, they didn't intend to do good or bad, but only arbitrate and enforce contracts/laws. However, as time went on they grew inclined to take sides in some situations and do what they thought was right/good. In doing so they created the imbalance in the Force and thus gave rise to the power in the dark side, themselves.
It's a common and compelling trope that the protagonist unwittingly creates its own opposition.
Hold on, you say, there were lots and lots of Jedi and only two Sith in Phantom Menace. True. But as I'd recommend, the combined power of the two Sith alone balance out the combined power of all the Jedi combined.
This introduces another interesting plot twist: Darth Maul and Palpatine share all of the power of the dark side of the Force. Even though Palpatine is the Sith master, it still leaves an incredible amount of power for Darth Maul. Making any fight between Maul and any individual Jedi unfair. However, as Maul, and later Vader, kill off the Jedi, they are inevitably killing off their own power. The balance is continually maintained. If Palpatine truly had every Jedi killed then he would be left powerless. And by using the dark side he would inevitably recreate his own opposition. There's no way around it.
Transcendence through Gnosis/Knowledge
Wait, there would be one way around it. During the climactic confrontation in Rise of Skywalker I momentarily thought Rey might possibly take the following approach. She could come to a new understanding of the Force, that while the balance must be maintained it can be maintained inside one person. She could have mastered both the dark side and the light side simultaneously. Making her inconceivably more powerful than Palpatine, who was limited to only the dark side.
It would have been an ending similar to The Matrix, when Neo realized that he was beyond the rules, and could create new rules as it suited him. Once Neo achieved gnosis/knowledge, he moved beyond his adversary, who was still rooted in the rules.
Imagine the satisfaction of seeing Rey achieve a level of gnosis/knowledge —where she could contain all of the dark and light side of the Force — continually balanced, like the Hindu god Dattatreya who contains the triad Brahma/creator, Vishnu/preserver, and Shiva/destroyer as one.
That's the story I want to see. I guess I'll have to write it myself.
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Movie analysis – Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker


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She allegedly told staff at Rest Haven Memorial Park that, "she was going to blow up the cemetery and dig up her son and move him," according to court records.
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ENVS3033
International Environmental Policy
An undergraduate course offered by the Fenner School of Environment and Society.
Code ENVS3033
Offered by Fenner School of Environment and Society
Course subject Environmental Science
Areas of interest Geography, Interdisciplinary Studies - Sustainability, Environmental Studies, International Relations
Dr Ian Fry
Offered in Summer Session 2021
International Environmental Policy (ENVS3033)
This is an intensive course offered on an annual basis. The intensive components will be delivered from 17-21 February and 5-9 April 2020.
The course focuses on the dynamic field of international environmental policy (IEP), a field that has grown rapidly and dramatically over the last three decades, driven by concern over unprecedented and large-scale global environmental change, including climate change, biodiversity loss, deforestation, marine degradation, and expanding trade and consumption. International environmental policy now directly and indirectly affects the behaviour and decisions of governments, corporations, NGOs, local communities and individuals.
The course takes an interdisciplinary approach, drawing insights from areas including ecology, law, economics, international relations and politics, and incorporates lectures, guest speakers from NGOs and government, panel discussions, debates and workshops, with an emphasis on understanding the real-world dynamics of policy formation and debate. The course will cover the nature of IEP; its development over recent decades; the actors and institutions which form and influence it; and the conflicts which shape it. Key areas of debate within IEP will be examined, including tensions between conservation and development; conflicts around knowledge, science, and uncertainty; and reliance on 'command and control' vs market-based approaches. Cross-cutting issues include gender, the fight against poverty, the role of corporations and international initiatives such as the Sustainable Development Goals. These issues will be explored through analysis of topical case studies, such as equity and climate change; biodiversity and livelihoods; biofuels and deforestation; and genetically modified organisms and international trade.
Broadly describe the development and nature of international environmental policy (IEP), including the operation of regimes
Describe and analyse key debates that shape IEP, and the key challenges it faces
Describe and evaluate the strengths and limitations of international governance responses to environmental issues
Design, participate in, and lead group learning processes and activities in the context of environmental policy
If you do not meet the requisites for this course, it may be possible to receive a permission code. If you are prompted for a permission code on ISIS, please request one online via the following form.
Preparing a web blog on an international treaty (10) [LO 1]
Policy Paper (35) [LO 2,3]
Tutorial preparation, facilitation and participation (40) [LO 1,2,3,4]
Simulated negotiation exercise (15) [LO 1,2,3,4]
The expected workload will consist of approximately 130 hours throughout the session including:
Face-to face component which will consist of 60 contact hours delivered intensively over 2 separate blocks comprising lectures, tutorials and practicals
Approximately 70 hours of self-study which will include preparation for lectures, presentations and other assessment tasks.
To be determined.
To enrol in this course you must have completed 72 units towards a degree. Incompatible with ENVS3038 or ENVS6033.
You will need to contact the Fenner School of Environment and Society to request a permission code to enrol in this course.
Speth & Haas (2006) Global Environmental Governance, Chapter 2: Global scale environmental challenges (e-reserve, Chifley).
Clapp & Dauvergne (2005) Paths to a Green World: The Political Economy of the Environment, Chapter 1: Peril or Prosperity: Mapping Worldviews of Global Environmental Change.
It is desirable to have taken ENVS3028 Environmental Policy before undertaking this course
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