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Q: How can I implement the custom drawing search tool used in the Realtor iPad app? The Realtor iPad app has done a very good job of implementing a custom drawing tool on top of mapkit that they use to query an area for homes. I am familiar with mapkit and its associated classes but I am unaware of how I could do some custom drawing with my finger and have it translate to a geospatial query. How to do it?

A: I'm not sure how far along you've made it with this, but your basic algorithm should look like this:

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*Draw a polygon overtop your map, then translate the coordinates of that polygon to "map" coordinates. In order to do that you would probably need to listen for gestures on a view other than the MKMapKit instance. With my limited knowledge of the MapKit's touch event handling you might have to overlay a different transparent view on the map when you want to draw, so touch events won't go through to the MapKit (if that makes any sense). You use your finger to pinch, zoom, pan and you won't want that functionality if you're trying to draw. In that view, you'll draw the shape tracing the user's finger, then translate the points drawn into map points.
The docs indicate that you can translate screen points to map points using the convertPoint:toCoordinateFromView: method on MKMapView.
Check this link for information on that: Trouble converting MapKit user coordinates to screen coordinates
This post provides a link that might help you with drawing the polygon:
To draw polygon on google map with MapKit framework

*After you've drawn your polygon you'll want to "spatially" query your data. You could do that in several ways. Locally on the device or through a web service are two options. If your data is local to the device you'll have to do the cartographic math on your device. You'll also need to ensure that your point data (the X,Y's) are in the same projection and coordinate space as your polygon's information. Polygon intersection math is relatively straight forward to do, when your projections and coordinate systems line up.
Here's a link that can help you with the math.
https://math.stackexchange.com/questions/237/how-do-you-determine-if-a-point-sits-inside-a-polygon
Alternatively you could set up some web service that takes your polygon data and performs the same cartographic math on a server and returns the results to the device. Either way the same math needs to be performed. You'll take that polygon data and determine which records in your data intersect with that polygon.
This is pretty high-level, I know, but it should be all you need to do.
Another consideration is if your data is spatially enabled with spatialite compiled for SQLite on your device or SQL Server Spatial on your server. You should be able to query the data using that polygon data. You would have to format the query properly, though.
Lastly, I would encourage you to look into the ESRI SDK for iOS. ESRI provides drawing and sketching tools out of the box. Its not too difficult to use but one downside is that you would have to learn a new API:
http://resources.arcgis.com/en/communities/runtime-ios-sdk/


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Carl Knudson started a minimart of sorts – a small grocery store and gas station in the North Hill district of Puyallup. An enterprising man, Carl eventually added a lumberyard to that site. Two years later he added a custom cabinet shop and a crane shed to the lumberyard. Carl continued expanding the business to include walk-in freezer manufacturing and supplied most of the Seattle area with freezers. During the height of World War II, Carl had a difficult time finding enough lumber to run his yard. Driving into Eastern Washington, Carl "ran" into Charles Lambson. Lambson was the owner of a mill near Kittitas on the corner of South Ferguson Road. Carl and Lambson struck a deal and Carl Knudson became partners with Lambson. The benefits were two-fold: Knudson found the lumber needed to supply his Puyallup mill and it gave him a foot in the door to Eastern Washington, a place where generations of his family would live and work for years to come.
1946In 1946, Carl Knudson bought out the remaining interest in the Kittitas Mill for $10,000, named the business Carl Knudson Lumber, and brought Ryan's great-grandfather Robert Knudson to the area to act as the family bookkeeper. Two years later, Carl added a custom cabinet shop, a hardware store and expanded the service capacity of the mill. Carl also became a general contractor. He sold kits for home construction and was the contractor who won the bid to build the Kittitas High School gym. But this would be the beginning of the end for the Kittitas Mill. In 1950, a portion of the mill burned, destroying valuable pieces of milling equipment. From 1950 on, the mill was plagued with small fires," Ryan said. "That was until July 25, 1958, when the whole mill was lost to fire. The only thing left standing was the office, which was a good thing because all the books were in there, and Carl had just contracted to build Nicholson Pavilion.
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Cobalt-chromium molybdenum steel: chromium, molybdenum, nickel, iron, manganese, tungsten, aluminium, titanium, cobalt.
Titanium: titanium, aluminium, vanadium, nickel (trace). Niobium may be present in titanium spinal implants.
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Costume jewellery may contain a lot of different metals, most notably nickel, which often cause skin rashes in sensitive patienys. Lead may also be present.
In more expensive jewelry, yellow gold is made by mixing pure gold with copper and zinc; rose gold contains copper and white gold is an alloy of gold and some white metals such as silver and palladium. Other metals used in jewelry are platinum, rhodium, tungsten and titanium. Titanium is often used for piercings and there are some rare cases of allergy to titanium alloy piercings.
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You can find the announcement for the June 25, 2005 picnic below.
Photos from the Second Annual Washington Apple Pi Picnic by Richard Rucker.
Washington Apple Pi welcomes you to its second annual picnic June 25, 2005, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. Two pavilions have been reserved, and will seat approximately 96 people. Our special guest at the picnic will be Mugcenter's Chuck Joiner.
Ann Lesnik will host a Photo Safari, a fun, and competitive scavenger hunt that uses disposable cameras to hunt, capture or create photos from a list in a variety of categories with points awarded for humor, complexity or ingenuity. Anyone can participate, teams can be formed for additional support, cameras will be provided and the final results will be posted for all to see in the next Journal and posted on the Pi Web site. CD-ROMs of the final photos will be available for purchase after they are compiled. For more info on the Photo Safari, contact Ann Lesnick at 301-681-0036, or alesnick AT mac.com.
The Pi is furnishing soft drinks, ice, water and charcoal for those who wish to grill their food. There is no charge for the picnic, but everyone is asked to bring their own food. Bring your laptops and digital cameras, electric automobiles, low-orbit spacecraft, and other goodies.
The picnic is at Cabin John Regional Park, 7701 Tuckerman Lane in Potomac (check out a map via Google or Mapquest).
To get there from Northern Virginia, take the Beltway across the American Legion Bridge to Route 187, Old Georgetown Road. Take the first exit ramp and bear left onto Old Georgetown Road to go under the Beltway towards Rockville. After you cross I-270, take the very next left onto Tuckerman Lane. Pass Westlake Drive on your left, and continue until you reach the park which will be on your right. If you reach Seven Locks Road, turn around; you've gone too far.
Coming from points east, take the Beltway to I-270, and take the first exit ramp onto Route 187, Old Georgetown Road. Get in the left lane and make a left at the first traffic light which will be Tuckerman Lane. Pass Westlake Drive on your left, and continue until you reach the park which will be on your right. If you reach Seven Locks Road, turn around; you've gone too far.
Coming from the District, take Wisconsin Avenue to Bethesda and bear left onto Route 187, Old Georgetown Road. After you cross I-270's ramps, take the very next left onto Tuckerman Lane. Cross Westlake Drive on your left, and continue until you reach the park which will be on your right. If you reach Seven Locks Road, turn around; you've gone too far.
Entrance to Group Picnic area. Turn into the parking lot at this point.
Parking lot. Beware of the the little asphalt hump shown between the parking lot and the road. Do not turn into the parking lot until you reach the entrance proper, which is at the sign.
You can read more about Cabin John Regional Park on the Montgomery County Parks site. Or you can see what we did at last year's picnic.
The July General Meeting will return to Northern Virginia Community College in Annandale with a Mac OS X 10.4 "Tigerfest," complete with lots of strained references to a certain William Blake poem.


Similar decree to that of December 1450, now together with the allowance of Ronfa and Cricce.
It's the first Italian note to the game Ronfa (this game is first noted in France 1414). Compare the article to Ronfa.
"When Florence made a restart in matters of Trionfi deck production 1463 and moved a little bit to mass production, then the general situation changed of course. In Ferrara the courtly production of Trionfi cards stopped 1463 ... this might indicate, that the theme has lost its exclusivity and perhaps became uninteresting for the idle duke Borso just with the popularization in Florence.
Giovanni di Medici died, his brother Pietro became the new heir in th Medici house.
The Villa in Careggi becomes the new home of the Platonic Academy.
Lorenzo beccame 14 years old (a crucial year, he was then perceived as grown-up).
Luigi Pulci, who in 1461 entered the service of the Medici and has strong influence on the young Lorenzo.
Both remaining older Medici (Pietro and Cosimo) are rather sick: Cosimo will die soon. Pietro cannot move himself easily. All expectations look at the young Lorenzo.
Card playing was for young persons. The logical reason for the new production in Florence is the adolescence of Lorenzo. Pulci should be the poetical spirit behind it, but of course the more noble members of the academy are also of influence.
1466: Later Pulci writes the letter to Lorenzo, in which he mentions the word Minchiate. Pulci in 2 of his poems uses words, which ironize the word Minchiate (these words and their meaning are unclear ... these words are only used by Pulci, as far the internet knows them).
I could imagine, that there were 2 (or even more) creative Florentine outputsin the time 1463 - 1466): One a little more serious and more influenced by the serious members of the Platonic academy and still called "trionfi cards" (1463), and then a next version called "Minchiate" and prefering humorous aspects and dominated by Pulci's influence (later, perhaps 1465 or 1466).
And we've the 6 cards, which are added to the Pierpont-Morgan-Bergamo-deck as another relict of the "creative time in Florence" (according to my own interpretation)."


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Regional consumer trends of the global food market.
Stages and elements of export strategies development.
Selection of promising markets for export of agricultural products.
Algorithm of operation of food producers in the international markets.
Features of export of organic products.
Recent trends and forecasts of their development regarding the requirements of importers for soybean and its processing products in the EU countries in the context of ensuring the traceability and sustainability of agrarian production.
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Registration from 10.00 to 11.00. Beginning at 11.00.
Forum "Export of agri-food products: new opportunities for Ukrainian food producers" will be held on December 14, 2018 at the International Exhibition Center (15 Brovarskyi Avenue, Kyiv) within the II International Trade Show Ukrainian Food Expo.
Ways of entering into the international markets for Ukrainian producers of agri-food.
Opportunities for domestic producers to expand export limits.
Modern trends in agri-food exports.
Representatives of Ukrainian agricultural producers and experts in the field of export are invited to participate. Students, representatives of educational organizations and NGOs also may take part.
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Various issues including unjust taxation and a growing population caused the freeholders living in the northern section of Newport to petition the general assembly for independence. As a result of the petition, the land that Middletown occupies was set apart in 1731. The town was incorporated in 1743.
At the 2000 census, there were 17,334 people, 6,993 households and 4,643 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,335.4 per square mile. There were 7,603 housing units at an average density of 585.7 per square mile.


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Scottish producer Graeme Clark has been putting his spin on house, disco and more since the late 1990s.
After adopting the Revenge name mid-way through the next decade, his profile continued to rise through releases on Mule Musiq, Jiscomusic and Z, before eventually launching his own label, Roar Groove. He's also well known as a studio bod, mastering for other artists such as Mark E, and he uses his full arsenal of gear to full effect here.
Having created music for over 15 years, Graeme rose to prominence in 2010 with a string of knowledgeable productions, remixes and reworks, including the critically acclaimed long player 'Reekin'structions' where he reconstructed the classic sounds of artists such as Johnny Adams and The Joneses for Z Records. These remakes, aswell as others, have found their way into just about every self-respecting club DJ's collection.
Definitely not a producer to rest on any success, Graeme has gone on to forge several aliases and collaborative projects for his prolific production and creative needs. As 6th Borough Project, alongside veteran Edinburgh DJ Craig Smith, the partnership turned out two stunning full-length albums for the respected UK label Delusions Of Grandeur, providing a platform for their in-demand DJ performances and a nomination for Scottish Album Of The Year. Another long term collaboration with Glasgow's legendary Sub Club resident DJ Harri recently gained high praise from industry tastemakers including Skream, DJ Hell, Rob Da Bank and Ewan Pearson.
The Revenge solo productions have found homes on revered international labels including DFA, Pokerflat, Needwant, My Favorite Robot and his own deceased, but much sought after, Instruments Of Rapture. Showcasing a range of vocals, dubs and tempos, his new label Roar Groove takes over that mantle and provides the foundation for The Revenge's original music and collaborations. With two sold out solo EP's causing a stir for their raw and organic take on House ,and a forthcoming single heralding the announcement of Graeme's long awaited debut album due for release in Spring 2015, The Revenge story is beginning an exciting new chapter.


On Friday, March 6th, the Governor General, the Right Honourable David Johnston will be presenting Decorations for Bravery to 40 Canadians at Rideau Hall in Ottawa. Three of these awards have a local flavour to them.
"Created in 1972, Decorations for Bravery recognize people who risked their lives to try to save or protect the lives of others. The Cross of Valour (C.V.) recognizes acts of the most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme peril; the Star of Courage (S.C.) recognizes acts of conspicuous courage in circumstances of great peril; and the Medal of Bravery (M.B.) recognizes acts of bravery in hazardous circumstances," reads a press release issued today.
On a slippery day, in December, 2012, there was a fiery incident on Highway 37. A car had struck an oncoming truck and ignited. A passenger in the vehicle, Kevin Dawson from Kitimat was able to get out on his own.
Three Ironworkers, who were also traveling the highway, John and Jacob Tyler from Coboconk and Binbrook Ontario and Dale Corey Hession from Calgary and Rocky Mountain House Alberta, came to the aid of Bobby Weir who was still trapped inside.
"Despite the heat, smoke and flames, the rescuers were able to free the victim and carry him a safe distance away," reads the press release.
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This beautiful bangalore silk golden colored semi stitched lehenga has a contrasting pink colored raw silk border which adds to its elegance. This lehenga is paired with an unstitched multicolored printed artificial silk fabric for the top and a beautiful cream colored chiffon dupatta embellished with pink raw silk border and golden lace. This lehenga set is a perfect contemporary look you would want to carry this festive season.


Hope you had fun lat weekend! Time to see what's going on just before Christmas. Drop your pants and dance at the popular underwear party (Z)onderbroek at Club Church. Doors open at 22:00.
Alternatively, UltraSexi presents an extra special XMAS edition: FPQXL IS GOING TO A CHRISTMAS MARKET on Saturday the 23rd of December 2017 at Paradiso Amsterdam. The party starts at 23:00 and lasts until 5:00. You can end the weekend at SOHO, where Santa's favorite helpers behind the bar and the coolest DJ's make even the snowman look luke-warm.


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\includegraphics[trim = 0.1in 2.5in 0.1in 2.5in, clip,width=1\textwidth]{./data/leu_obj}
\caption{leu}
\label{fig:leuobj}
\end{subfigure}
\begin{subfigure}{.235\textwidth}
\centering
\includegraphics[trim = 0.1in 2.5in 0.1in 2.5in, clip,width=1\textwidth]{./data/covtype_obj}
\caption{covtype}
\label{fig:covtypeobj}
\end{subfigure}

\begin{subfigure}{.235\textwidth}
\centering
\includegraphics[trim = 0.1in 2.5in 0.1in 2.5in, clip,width=1\textwidth]{./data/news20_obj}
\caption{news20}
\label{fig:news20obj}
\end{subfigure}
\caption{We compare the convergence of accCD, CD, accBCD, BCD against their SA variants (with $s = 1000$). $\lambda = 100\sigma_{min}$, where $\sigma_{min}$ is the smallest singular value. $\mu = 1$ for accCD and CD. $\mu = 8$ for accBCD and BCD.}
\label{fig:conv}
\end{figure}

\begin{figure*}[th!]
\centering
\begin{subfigure}{.24\textwidth}
\centering
\includegraphics[trim = 0.1in 2.5in 0.1in 2.5in, clip,width=1\textwidth]{./data/news20_cdobj}
\label{fig:news20cdobj}
\end{subfigure}
\begin{subfigure}{.24\textwidth}
\centering
\includegraphics[trim = 0.1in 2.5in 0.1in 2.5in, clip,width=1\textwidth]{./data/covtype_cdobj}
\label{fig:covtypecdobj}
\end{subfigure}
\begin{subfigure}{.24\textwidth}
\centering
\includegraphics[trim = 0.1in 2.5in 0.1in 2.5in, clip,width=1\textwidth]{./data/url_cdobj}
\label{fig:urlcdobj}
\end{subfigure}
\begin{subfigure}{.24\textwidth}
\centering
\includegraphics[trim = 0.1in 2.5in 0.1in 2.5in, clip,width=1\textwidth]{./data/epsilon_cdobj}
\label{fig:epsiloncdobj}
\end{subfigure}

\begin{subfigure}{.24\textwidth}
\centering
\includegraphics[trim = 0.1in 2.5in 0.1in 2.5in, clip,width=1\textwidth]{./data/news20_bcdobj}
\label{fig:news20bcdobj}
\caption{news20; Processors = $768$}
\end{subfigure}
\begin{subfigure}{.24\textwidth}
\centering
\includegraphics[trim = 0.1in 2.5in 0.1in 2.5in, clip,width=1\textwidth]{./data/covtype_bcdobj}
\label{fig:covtypebcdobj}
\caption{covtype; Processors = $3072$}
\end{subfigure}
\begin{subfigure}{.24\textwidth}
\centering
\includegraphics[trim = 0.1in 2.5in 0.1in 2.5in, clip,width=1\textwidth]{./data/url_bcdobj}
\label{fig:urlbcdobj}
\caption{url; Processors = $12288$}
\end{subfigure}
\begin{subfigure}{.24\textwidth}
\centering
\includegraphics[trim = 0.1in 2.5in 0.1in 2.5in, clip,width=1\textwidth]{./data/epsilon_bcdobj}
\label{fig:epsilonbcdobj}
\caption{epsilon; Processors = $12288$}
\end{subfigure}
\caption{We compare SA vs non-SA running times vs. convergence of CD, accCD (top row), BCD, accBCD (bottom row).}
\label{fig:sobj}
\end{figure*}
We explore the tradeoff between convergence behavior, block size, and $s$ (the recurrence unrolling parameter) for the SA-accBCD algorithm and compare it to the behavior of the standard accBCD algorithm. All numerical stability experiments were performed in MATLAB version R2016b on an Intel i7. The datasets used in our experiments were obtained from the LIBSVM repository \cite{cc01} and are summarized in Table \ref{tbl:dsets}. We measure the convergence behavior by plotting the objective function value: $f(A,b,x_h) = \frac{1}{2}\|Ax_h - b\|^2_2 + \lambda \|x_h\|_1$ at each iteration. For all experiments, we set $\lambda = 100\sigma_{min}$. We report the convergence vs. iterations to illustrate any differences in convergence behavior.

Figure \ref{fig:conv} shows the convergence behavior of the datasets in Table \ref{tbl:dsets} for several blocksizes and with $s = 1000$ for SA-accBCD. The results show that larger blocksizes converge faster than $\mu = 1$, but at the expense of more computation (and larger message sizes in the distributed-memory setting). Comparing SA-accBCD and accBCD we observe no numerical stability issues for $s$ as large as $1000$ for all datasets tested (in theory we can avoid communication for $1000$ iterations). Table \ref{tbl:relobjerr} shows the final relative objective error of the SA-methods compared to the non-SA methods: $\frac{|f(.)_\text{non-SA} - f(.)_\text{SA}|}{f(.)_\text{non-SA}}$. This suggests that the additional computation and message size costs are the performance limiting factors and not numerical instability.
\begin{table}
\begin{center}
\footnotesize
\begin{tabular}{l|c|c|c}
\hline
\multicolumn{4}{c}{Relative objective error}\\
\hline\hline
&\multicolumn{1}{c}{leu} & covtype & \multicolumn{1}{|c}{news20}\\
\cline{2-4}
SA-accCD & 1.3851e-16 & 2.1514e-16 & 6.6324e-17\\\hline
SA-CD & 1.6492e-16& 1.4203e-16& 3.2567e-17\\ \hline
SA-accBCD & 8.2004e-17& 2.2616e-16 &5.6153e-17\\ \hline
SA-BCD & 9.0930e-17& 2.6451e-16 & 8.8625e-17\\ \hline
\end{tabular}
\end{center}
\caption{Final relative objective error of the SA vs. non-SA methods (from Figure \ref{fig:conv}). Machine precision is 2.2e-16.}
\label{tbl:relobjerr}
\end{table}

\subsection{Performance results}\label{sec:perfexp}

In this section, we present experimental results to show that the SA-methods in Section \ref{sec:numexp} are faster than their non-SA variants. We consider the datasets in Table \ref{tbl:dsets} which were chosen to illustrate performance and speedups on over/under-determined, sparse and dense datasets to illustrate that speedups are independent of those factors.

We implement the algorithms in C++ using the Message Passing Interface (MPI) \cite{mpi} for high-performance, distributed-memory parallel processing. The local linear algebra computations are performed using the Intel MKL library for Sparse and Dense BLAS \cite{lawson79} routines. All methods were tested on a Cray XC30 supercomputer at NERSC which has 24 processors per node and 128GB of memory. The implementation divides the dataset row-wise, however, the SA-methods generalize to other data layout schemes. We choose row-wise since it results in the lowest per iteration communication cost of $O(\log P)$ \cite{dev16}. All datasets are stored using Compressed Sparse Row format (3-array variant). Vectors in $\mathbb{R}^n$ are replicated on all processors and vectors in $\mathbb{R}^m$ are partitioned (similar to $A$).
\begin{figure*}[h]
  \centering
\begin{subfigure}{.24\textwidth}
\centering
\includegraphics[trim = 0.1in 2.5in 0.1in 2.5in, clip,width=1\textwidth]{./data/news20_ss}
\caption{news20 strong scaling}
\label{fig:news20scal}
\end{subfigure}
\begin{subfigure}{.24\textwidth}
\centering
\includegraphics[trim = 0.1in 2.5in 0.1in 2.5in, clip,width=1\textwidth]{./data/covtype_ss}
\caption{covtype strong scaling}
\label{fig:covtypescal}
\end{subfigure}
\begin{subfigure}{.24\textwidth}
\centering
\includegraphics[trim = 0.1in 2.5in 0.1in 2.5in, clip,width=1\textwidth]{./data/url_ss}
\caption{url strong scaling}
\label{fig:urlscal}
\end{subfigure}
\begin{subfigure}{.24\textwidth}
\centering
\includegraphics[trim = 0.1in 2.5in 0.1in 2.5in, clip,width=1\textwidth]{./data/epsilon_ss}
\caption{epsilon strong scaling}
\label{fig:epsilonscal}
\end{subfigure}

\begin{subfigure}{.24\textwidth}
\centering
\includegraphics[trim = 0.1in 2.5in 0.1in 2.5in, clip,width=1\textwidth]{./data/news20_sup}
\caption{news20 speedup}
\label{fig:news20sup}
\end{subfigure}
\begin{subfigure}{.24\textwidth}
\centering
\includegraphics[trim = 0.1in 2.5in 0.1in 2.5in, clip,width=1\textwidth]{./data/covtype_sup}
\caption{covtype speedup}
\label{fig:covtypesup}
\end{subfigure}
\begin{subfigure}{.24\textwidth}
\centering
\includegraphics[trim = 0.1in 2.5in 0.1in 2.5in, clip,width=1\textwidth]{./data/url_sup}
\caption{url speedup}
\label{fig:urlsup}
\end{subfigure}
\begin{subfigure}{.24\textwidth}
\centering
\includegraphics[trim = 0.1in 2.5in 0.1in 2.5in, clip,width=1\textwidth]{./data/epsilon_sup}
\caption{epsilon speedup}
\label{fig:epsilonsup}
\end{subfigure}
\caption{We compare the strong scaling and speedups of SA-accCD in comparison to accCD on datasets in Table \ref{tbl:dsets}.}
\label{fig:scmp}
\end{figure*}

\paragraph{Convergence vs. Running Time}\label{sec:rtexp}
Figure \ref{fig:sobj} shows the convergence vs. running time for the datasets in Table \ref{tbl:dsets}. We present experiments on CD, accCD, BCD, accBCD and their SA variants. In all plots, we can observe that the accelerated methods converge faster than the non-accelerated methods. The BCD methods converge faster than the CD methods as expected. Since the SA-methods do not alter the convergence rates they are faster per iteration.

For the SA methods, we plot two values of $s$, one value (in blue) where we observed the best speedups and a larger value (in red) where we observed less speedups. Note that this decrease in speedup for certain values of $s$ is expected since the SA-methods tradeoff additional message size and computation for a decrease in latency cost. We see SA-accCD speedups of $2.8\times, 5.1\times, 2.8\times,$ and $2.7\times$ for news20, covtype, url, and epsilon, respectively. For SA-accBCD the speedups decrease to $1.2\times, 4.4\times, 2.1\times,$ and $1.8\times$, respectively.

\paragraph{Performance Scaling and Speedups}\label{sec:supfexp}
Figure \ref{fig:scmp} shows the performance \emph{strong scaling} (problem size is fixed and number of processors is increased) and the breakdown of speedups. Figures \ref{fig:news20scal}-\ref{fig:epsilonscal} show the strong scaling performance of the accCD vs. SA-accCD methods for different ranges of processors for the datasets tested. We can observe that SA-accCD is faster for all datasets and for all processor ranges. Notice that the gap between accCD and SA-accCD (depicted in $\log_2$-scale) increases with the number of processors.

Figures \ref{fig:news20sup}-\ref{fig:epsilonsup} show the communication, computation, and total speedups attained by SA-accCD for several values of $s$ over accCD. We see large communication speedups which eventually decrease when message size costs dominate latency costs. SA-accCD also attains modest computation speedups over accCD. This is because selecting $s$ columns of $A$ and computing the $s^2$ entries of the Gram matrix (for SA-accCD) is more cache-efficient (uses a BLAS-3 routine) than computing $s$ individual dot-products (uses a BLAS-1 routine). Once $s$ becomes too large we see slowdowns.

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The car has the Michelin Primacy on it now. I don't like their look. They have narrow shoulders which give the appearance the rims are to wide. But the rims are factory. So I am looking for a tire with a wider shoulder. So how about the Michelin Pilot Super Sport? Or the Pirelli P Zero? Both of those have a better visual apperance and about a hundred bucks cheaper each than the Toyos. BUT, the Toyo has a 50k mileage guarantee. The Michelin has a 30k. And the Pirelli has? Nothing. Thanks, B.
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2015 SHO no PP -- what upgrades??
OP, did you ever take those pics? Interested in seeing the install and chalk test. B.
The car came with Ford's pre-owned 7yr 100,000 mile warranty on the power and drive train. I would think the turbos would be covered under that extended warranty. B.
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First Phase I Clinical Study Successfully Completed
by admin | Feb 10, 2015 | Latest News
Otifex Therapeutics, an emerging Australian specialty pharmaceutical company developing a new treatment for the most common cause of acquired hearing loss in childhood, Otitis Media with Effusion (OME or 'glue ear'), has successfully completed the first stage of its clinical development programme.
The Phase 1a study, conducted at two clinical sites in Australia, was a randomised, placebo-‐ controlled, double-‐blind, 'Single Ascending Dose' clinical trial in healthy male and female adult volunteers, to examine safety, tolerability and drug distribution characteristics. In this first stage of the clinical trials process, volunteers receive a single nasal spray dose, and once safety was established, doses were increased in subsequent groups of volunteers.
The novel betahistine nasal spray was shown to be safe and well tolerated as a single dose in healthy adult volunteers at all the doses tested.
"We are very pleased with the performance of our betahistine nasal spray in our first clinical trial," said Otifex CEO Dr Christopher Wraight. "While betahistine tablets have been safely used by over 130 million people worldwide, it was important to demonstrate the safety and tolerability of this novel form of the drug for a new disease indication. Our goal is to develop a safe, easy-‐to-‐use alternative treatment to surgery for the many children suffering from OME-‐related hearing loss. We are now one step closer to realising this goal."
OME is common. In the United States for example, it affects around 5 million young children per year. Many (more than 500,000) are treated surgically with the insertion of tympanostomy tubes, or 'grommets', following a 'watchful waiting' period when the treating physician assesses whether middle ear fluid shows any signs of clearing naturally. There are no treatments available that improve this clearance rate, and so Otifex's strategy is to address this unmet need.
Based on promising preliminary animal data from the University of Melbourne, and a product and clinical strategy developed in collaboration with the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, Otifex was established in 2009 to develop a betahistine-‐based product suitable for use in small children. The Otifex product is designed to improve hearing at a critical time in childhood development, and to reduce the need for surgical intervention.
The Company estimates the market for the Otifex product in OME is up to $1.2b in the United States alone. Otifex has patents covering the use of its betahistine nasal spray product, granted in the United States, Europe, China, Japan, and in other major markets.
The Company is now preparing for the next stage of its clinical programme, a Phase 1b study in a patient population to address repeat dose safety, tolerability and efficacy.
About Otifex
Otifex Therapeutics Pty Ltd (www.otifex.com) is an emerging Australian specialty pharmaceutical company developing a new treatment for the most common cause of acquired hearing loss in childhood, Otitis Media with Effusion (OME or "glue ear"). Treating OME often means surgically inserting "grommets" (tympanostomy tubes) to help return middle ear pressure to normal; there are currently no non-‐invasive alternatives. Otifex is developing a novel nasal spray to make it easier for the ears to 'pop', improving middle ear pressure and helping OME resolve naturally. Our product has the potential to be the first effective non-‐surgical treatment for OME. Otifex was spun out from The University of Melbourne in 2009. In late 2010 the Company attracted seed investment funding from the Medical Research Commercialisation Fund (MRCF) and Uniseed. Otifex formulated its clinical development strategy in collaboration with MRCF member the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI).
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Office: +61 3 9657 0700
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The $51 million Medical Research Commercialisation Fund (MRCF) is an innovative investment collaboration established in 2007 and managed by Brandon Capital Partners (www.brandoncapital.com.au). The MRCF invests in early stage development and commercialisation opportunities emanating from its member Australian medical research institutes and allied research hospitals, which includes the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute. The MRCF IIF, LP fund is supported by AustralianSuper, StatewideSuper and the Australian Government through its Innovation Investment Fund (IIF) program. The MRCF Collaboration also acknowledges the support of the State Governments of Victoria, New South Wales, Western Australia, Queensland and South Australia.
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Uniseed is a $61 million commercialisation fund operating at the Universities of Melbourne, Queensland and NSW, with investment capital provided by the three universities and Australian Super, one of Australia's largest superannuation funds. Uniseed's mandate is to facilitate the commercialisation of university-‐generated intellectual property by targeted investment in highly promising technologies. Uniseed has made over 30 investments in technologies arising from its partner universities including Vintela (trade sale to Quest Software Inc) and Fibrotech Therapeutics (trade sale to Shire plc).
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About The University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne enjoys an outstanding reputation with independently published world rankings consistently placing it as a leader in higher education in Australia, the Asia-‐Pacific and around the globe. Its national and international performance confirms its position, across a broad range of disciplines, as Australia's leading comprehensive research-‐intensive university. From its ground-‐breaking work towards development of the bionic eye, to the individual research projects of its academics and students, it is uniquely placed to respond to major social, economic and environmental challenges.
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The MCRI discovers ways to prevent and treat conditions affecting babies, children and adolescents, helping them lead happy, healthy lives, working side by side with the doctors and nurses at The Royal Children's Hospital. MCRI conducts innovative, world class research into conditions such as allergies, asthma, brain injury, cancer, cerebral palsy, depression, genetic conditions, obesity, premature birth and infectious diseases. The Australian Paediatric Pharmacology Research Unit (APPRU) is located at the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute and The Royal Children's Hospital and conducts clinical trials in children to investigate the safety and efficacy of prescription drugs and medications typically developed for adults to assess and improve the safety and efficacy of such therapies for children. The unit's primary focus is always on the quality use of medicines in children. APPRU is a specialised unit and is one of only six other similarly dedicated units worldwide (outside the US).
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The Community Development Block Grant Program is a federal grant for housing and community development projects that benefit low and moderate-income persons.
Rockville is accepting applications for an anticipated $263,000 in federal CDBG funds it will receive in fall 2022. CDBG money can be used to provide grants to housing providers for housing and community development projects that benefit low- and moderate-income households or neighborhoods.
Fiscal Year 2023 grants will fund projects during July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023.
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cdunn@rockvillemd.gov
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Download the FY 2023 guidelines to review HUD requirements, eligibility and application requirements.
For a preview of the questions, download the grant application questions and budget form.
Click HERE to apply online. The application deadline is September 27, 2021.
On September 13, 2021 at 7 p.m., the city will hold a public hearing at city hall on community needs for CDBG projects. Applicants are encouraged to attend.
Testimony is limited to three minutes for individuals and five minutes for an association or organization. If you are interested in speaking, contact the City Clerk's office at 240-314-2880 by 4 p.m. on September 10, 2021.
Written testimony from the public will be accepted until September 27, 2021.
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City of Rockville Single-family Rehab Program $81,099
Community Reach of Montgomery County Community Reach proposes to undertake repairs and maintenance at one of its permanent supportive group homes located at 111 W. Jefferson Street. The specific proposed scope of work includes repair of front and side porch; tin roof; replacement of gutter; installation of ductless AC system; electrical work; repointing foundation; restoration of retaining wall/installation of walkway; and replacement of carpeting throughout the house. $51,551
Cornerstone Montgomery Cornerstone Montgomery proposes make repairs and improvements at one of its residential crisis services homes. The specific proposed scope of work includes replacement of AC units; repair of flooring system in all bedrooms; reinforcing stairs to the basement and second floor; renovation of rear porch; replacement of shed; new windows and lighting in the basement. $61,650
Housing Unlimited Housing Unlimited proposes to undertake repairs and maintenance at one of its MPDU group homes. The specific proposed scope of work includes rehabilitation of bathroom, including associated plumbing and the installation of an ADA-compliant toilet. $8,700
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RHE proposes to replace the roof at 13 units at its it David Scull site. RHE propose to undertake the replacement in phases. $60,000
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8 Kittens Abandoned In a Cardboard Box Discovered In A Freezing Alley!
The temperatures were in the negatives, and the only thing keeping this box of kittens alive was the warmth of each other. In a minus 4 Fahrenheit temperature, however, those tiny little bodies wouldn't be able to keep each other from freezing for very long at all. Their cries had been heard by a man who followed the noise to an alleyway near his home. The box of kittens shocked him completely. He rushed them into his home, but he didn't know what else to do…so he called for help.
The kittens were picked up by the Street Cat Rescue and slowly warmed over a period of several hours. The kittens had been near death, hypothermic and nearly unmoving. They realized that the kittens were actually two litters. One group was about five weeks old, the other only 2 weeks old. They were sent to a foster home to receive care during the days and nights…and hopefully, they would recover.
The kittens had never been introduced to solid food and needed to be taught how to eat. The smallest kittens couldn't get enough cuddles, but they grew and grew and grew!
Each and every kitten survived their harrowing introduction to the world, and while we will never know who decided to leave a box of kittens in a below-freezing alleyway, we will know that one day these kittens will have wonderful human families of their own!


A part of the government's surveillance antics were revealed by Edward Snowden, who blew the whistle on NSA's PRISM program. Since the leaks, there has been a lot of debate on how the government is spying through major internet companies. In the PRISM saga, big companies such as Microsoft, Apple, Google and Yahoo were named, though all of them denied knowing about the program. CNET now reports, citing people familiar with the matter, that the federal government is demanding "major internet companies" to hand over their users' passwords. The report doesn't say exactly which companies have received such requests.
If we were to consider, for the sake of argument, that the government is indeed asking for passwords, what would it do with them? The obvious answer is to spy on user data such as emails, messages and other private data. It would also have full access to users' accounts, impersonating users will become very easy. The report also says that the government has demanded that internet companies hand over encryption keys, a process that is used to strengthen encrypted information such as passwords. The FBI reportedly did not comment on this report, whereas Microsoft and Google are said to have declined to mention if they have received any such requests. Spokespersons of both companies said that they don't turn over users' passwords.
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Q: Is there a word for "defined by the elements that compose it"? In a text I'm composing I try to explain that there are two kinds of definitions:
The first one is the kind where you explain the characteristics of an element that belongs to a set: "A crestboot is a kind of boot that has this, this, and that characteristics".
The second one is given in terms of belonging to other known sets: "A frumboot is a either a snaboot or a fluiboot".
Is there a word or phrase that can be used to refer to each of these kinds of definitions? I was thinking something like "descriptive definition" and "compositive definition".

A: In set theory there are intensional definitions and extensional definitions:

an intensional definition of bachelor is 'unmarried man'. Being an unmarried man is an essential property of something referred to as a bachelor. It is a necessary condition: one cannot be a bachelor without being an unmarried man. It is also a sufficient condition: any unmarried man is a bachelor

That sounds like how you want to define your crestboot.

an extensional definition of the term "nation of the world" might be given by listing all of the nations of the world, or by giving some other means of recognizing the members of the corresponding class.

That sounds like what you're trying to get at with the frumboot.

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Game Night (2018) Review
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ACTION- COMEDY
The year of 2017 saw a lot of comedy films being released within its 12-month span. From January to December, comedic feature films were released during their 2017 theatrical run. Some found success like mainstream hits Girls Trip and Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, some were big contender for the award season like Lady Bird and The Big Sick, to mediocre sequel spin-offs Pitch Perfect 3 and Bad Moms Christmas, to remake flops like CHiPS and Baywatch, and forgetful duds like Fist Fight and Snatched. These films did a lot for varying different reasons. Some found comedic gold, some found critical praise, and even some found distaste from moviegoers, disappearing into the background of all the 2017 theatrical releases. Now, with the year of 2018 already in full swing, Warner Bros. Pictures (and New Line Cinema) and directors John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein present the first big comedy film of the year with the movie Game Night. Does this comedy-action feature finds its stride or does it fail strike a humorous balance with its viewers?
Falling in love over a competitive games of party competitions, Max (Jason Bateman) and Annie (Rachel McAdams) spend their weekends hosting a traditional game night their house, where their friends (Kevin Lamorne Morris), his wife Michelle (Kylie Bunbury), Ryan (Billy Magnussen), and his "date-of-the-week" Ryan happens to bring over to play everything from charades to a regular board game. One week, their routine is disrupted by the arrival of Max's successful brother Brooks (Kyle Chandler), who's in town for business. After humiliating Max by beating him once again, Brooks suggest the group come to his house the following for a game night like no other. When everyone arrives, along with Ryan's new date Sarah (Sharon Horgan), Brooks reveals he's playing to mix things up by staging a murder-mystery game for them to solve, with the winner getting the keys to his shiny new car. However, when people who appear to be actors break into Brook's house and take him away through brute force, kicking off the night's festivities. Due to the authenticity of the staged murder-mystery, the gang believes that the real kidnapping of Brooks was part of the game. Within time, as the night progress, Max and friends find it difficult to tell was is real and what was part of Brook's planned façade as things begin to escalate to a life or death situation.
Well, like I said….2017 did see a lot of comedy films being theatrically released. A few of them I did miss (i.e. The Big Sick and Lady Bird), but majority of them I did see. That being said, most of them were of a mixed bag of results. Personally, my two favorite comedy 2017 comedy films were Girls Trip and A Bad Moms Christmas, both of which I loved when I initial saw them (in theaters) and love to rewatch them at home on Blu-Ray from time to time. To me, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle had its moments, but could've slightly better (still…. I'm going to buy it when it comes out), while Fist Fight, which had a humorous premise, was painfully dull and is completely forgetful. Likewise, Snatched, Baywatch, and CHiPs were literally garbage and were just downright horrible for not being funny and lacking a sense of cinematic entertainment or even just plain fun. All of these negative points on comedy films kind of hints that Hollywood needs to go back "to the drawing board" on how to ultimately shape a comedy film as the ones that they are released are either half-baked recycle properties (i.e. I'm talking about the 2018 release of the comedy remake of Overboard) or just stale concepts.
This, of course, brings me back around to my review for Game Night. While I really didn't hear about the movie during it's initial concept and film, I remember seeing the film's trailers and was quite intrigued by it. Naturally, the film's setup premise was something worth noting (i.e. the idea of a game night gone terrible wrong) as well as the recognizable cast. With those two main components, I believed that Game Night had the potential to be a solid comedy endeavor for the start of the 2018 year. So, I went go to see the film at my local theater. What did I think of it? Well, while the movie had it moments of being funny and entertaining, it just wasn't enough. Essentially, Game Night just doesn't have enough to memorable or even an instant classic. It's not really disappointing nor is it super fantastic. It's just stuck in the middle of being adequate within the comedy-action genre.
Game Night is directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein. For those who don't know, Daley is also an actor, appearing on tv shows like Bones and Kitchen Confidential, while Goldstein as written screenplays for projects like Horrible Bosses and Vacation. Together, both Daley and Goldstein found success in their superhero collaboration screenplay for Spider-Man: Homecoming, which won both the directors chair for directing Flashpoint, the standalone DC comics Flash character film that's apart of the DCEU franchise. Thus, given that notion and credibly, Game Night marks their latest attempt in directing a feature film about an average "murder mystery" game night event gone horrible wrong. Thus, the film's initial setup for Daley and Goldstein works sublimely, finding their groove when it comes to setting up events in keeping the movie running at brisk pace (the film's runtime is 100 minutes long and really didn't feel either long or short…. which is good). This, along with the movie's screenplay penned by Mark Perez, aids to the overall flow of Game Night, with Daley and Goldstein allowing its characters to run around and escalate events, with some reaching absurd. Additionally, this allows the comedy premise of the film to sink in, which many of the actors and actresses up for the challenge of providing some comedic timing as the act and reacts towards the night's wildly scenarios (there's plenty of various sight gags and dark humor throughout the film).
In terms of technical filmmaking, Game Night, while labelled as a comedy film, does offer a few nifty effects that make it (on a technical level) look better than some of its competition. Mainly, the movie gets credit for creating several creative ways in transitions, slick camera angles / movements, and visual comedy gags that give the film an interesting feel. One scene in particular is worth pointing out, finding a chase scene (around a mansion) that's really well-staged and choreographed great with interesting camera angles. Thus, the film's cinematographer Barry Peterson must be mentioned for his work on Game Night as well as the movie's editing team (David Egan, Jamie Gross, and Gregory Plotkin). All other elements of the film, including costumes, hair / make-up, and musical score are good and meet the standard industry found in a comedy film.
Unfortunately, Game Night isn't as comedic gold as it's cracked up to be. Perhaps it's biggest disappointment (to me at least) is the film's balance of comedy. Yes, as I stated above that the movie does have its moment of being funny with its various jokes and gags, but, more often than not, I felt that these humorous jokes didn't really land their own planes…or rather they landed but crashes along the way. What I mean is that suggested comedy nuances have their charm, but most of them aren't quite as polished or sharp as it could've been. To me, it was completely a dud in the comedy aspect, but compared to other likes Sisters, Office Christmas Party, 21 Jump Street, and Girls Trip, Game Night just seemed adequate in the humor category, which was a shame. Additionally, the film's setup, while fun and unique, lacks creative pizzazz and could've seeing the movie go "bigger" and go a completely different direction in certain elements. However, both Daley and Goldstein seem to play it safe and just provide a feature film that's essentially a "paint-by-numbers". Predictable and formulaic are the simplistic nature of the game as the movie's narrative does seem to flow that overtly familiar path. It's assuming to see the various characters react and to try figure out what is and what's not a part of the game, but the film lacks creative timing and imagination within its story to find a strong stride. Additionally, the film's action aspect is little bit light and seems lackadaisical, showing up mostly towards the end within the movie's several twists, which are fairly obvious to see coming. I don't know…. maybe I was expecting more as I was quite taken with the film's marketing campaign as the movie really didn't pan out to my satisfaction, which is a shame because I wanted to like it as much as others were saying about this movie.
While the film does lack in certain areas, Game Night does make up for that in its talented ensembled cast, which is a mixture of recognizable faces as well as some lesser known ones. Leading the charge as the film's two main protagonist characters is actor Jason Bateman and actress Rachel McAdams as husband and wife couple Max and Annie. Bateman, known for his roles in Office Christmas Party, Arrested Development, and Couples Retreat, is pretty adept in playing either a central or supporting role in a comedy movie and does again in Game Night, finding his "bread and butter" groove as the straight-laced / smooth individual who finds humor beats throughout the film. Likewise, McAdams, known for her roles in The Notebook, Mean Girls, and The Vow, handles herself well as Annie, which shows her role in a comedy film is a solid one. Together, both Bateman and McAdams have great chemistry with each other and are fun to watch in their various interactions. It is for this reason why, despite the film's problems, does succeed as they the pair help anchor the film with the necessary star presence.
The rest of the main characters found in Game Night are, more or less, the secondary players that make up Max and Annie's game night entourage. This includes actor Bill Magnussen (Into the Woods and Bridge of Spies) and actress Sharon Horgan (Pulling and Catastrophe) as the dumb-witted Ryan and more intellectual Sarah (Ryan's new love interest) as well as actor Lamorne Morris (Sandy Wexler and New Girl) and actress Kylie Bunbury (Under the Dome and Pitch) as Kevin and Michelle (the couple who married young). These couples do get their own minor subplot storyline to fill in their runtime with the film, but sometimes their storyline could've had a bit more "oomph" (substance) had to make their payoffs slightly better. Nevertheless, their inclusion in the movie is elevated by their respected actors / actresses' presence rather than how their character is written. In short, nobody in the cast is particularly bad, but it's definitely Bateman's Max and McAdam's Annie show.
That being said, of all the supporting players, the true standout performance in Game Night is given to actor Jesse Plemons, who plays Gary Kingsbury, a police officer and former friend of Max and Annie's who was cut from the game night gang after a painful divorce. Known for his roles in Battleship, Black Mass, and The Master, Plemons's performance is definitely one of the most memorable ones in the entire film, painting the character in a sympathetic light as well adding a sense of awkward creepiness to his portrayal of the quirky and off-kilter Gary. Personally, I think he was the funniest one of the entire bunch, more than Bateman and McAdams. Behind him is actor Kyle Chandler (King Kong and Manchester by the Sea) who plays Brooks, Max's older brother. Much like Bateman in the movie, Chandler is right at home in playing a character who is sleazy and arrogant (i.e. drumming up a sort of sibling rivalry older brother between him at Bateman's Max). That being said, the character of Brooks, despite playing an important part in the narrative, seems to be the least developed character of the feature, but that's more on the script than Chandler's performance. Rounding out the cast in smaller supporting roles are Michael C. Hall (Dexter and Gamer) as the mysterious man known as "The Bulgarian", actor Danny Huston (Wonder Woman and X-Men Origins: Wolverine) as the powerful man named Donald Anderton (under the alias name Marlon Freeman), and actor Jeffery Wright (The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and Casino Royale) as an unnamed actor character playing an FBI Agent.
Max, Annie, and the rest of their friends prepare for the most dangerous / real-life "game night" they've ever played in the movie Game Night. Director duo John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein newest film provides a unique and assuming concept setup for a feature film that provides enough antics and nuances for the big screen comedy-action endeavor. Unfortunately, while the setup is there and the cast (and their talents), the movie just feels stuck and seems light on its action aspect and not as downright hilarious as it could've been. Personally, I though this movie was okay. Yes, it had its moments and I loved the premise (as well as the cast), but I just expected the movie to be more uproariously funny and zany, which would've been more beneficial the film's overall proceedings. Thus, my recommendation for this movie is an "iffy-choice" or maybe just a rental as it's a screwball comedy film that won't go down as classic in modern comedy movies. In the end, Game Night could've been a major contender for being a high valued comedy film. However, the end result is something that gets stuck in the middle; neither good or bad….as its just simply a roll of the dice.
3.3 Out of 5 (Iffy-Choice / Rent It)
Released On: February 23rd, 2018
Reviewed On: February 27th, 2018
Game Night is 100 minutes long and is rated R for language, sexual references, and some violence
tagged with Comedy Movies, Films, Game Night, Jason Bateman, John Francis Daley, Jonathan Goldstein, Kyle Chandler, movie reviews, movies, Rachel McAdams
Tom Parry
February 27, 2018	7:15 am
I've been reading and hearing a lot of good things about "Game Night", but my instincts told me I would find it mediocre – if your review is any indication Jason, that instinct may well be right.
Guess I'll just have to see it for myself!
March 3, 2018	1:03 am
Haha…your right on about your instincts. I mean it's not a total waste of a film, but it's just okay and now near a great comedy feature. Though, i did like the cast.
Now that I've had the opportunity to see "Game Night", well… let's just say I found myself being proved wrong.
I guess films like this prove just how subjective comedy can be.
Scribbling Geek
I liked this quite a bit. But yes, it did feel stuck here and there.
Well, at least you liked it. I just couldn't see why people are saying its a great comedy film.
Yeo Ye Hang
February 27, 2018	10:14 am
Ah, yes, the perfect type of movies to watch on long haul flights to pass the time.
Haha…you're probably right about that. No real rush to see in theaters on buy it on home release.
smilingldsgirl
I thought this was hilarious!
Haha…i wish i could see the hilarious humor in the film as you did. I was really looking forward to this and walked away a tad disappointed.
Maybe it's just my family is very competitive with games. That scene with the dog alone I died laughing
haha…i gotcha. Yes, that scene with the dog was pretty hilarious (i laugh a lot during that scene).
Kingpin Pictures
February 27, 2018	5:34 pm
Sounds like a movie for the plane!
Yeah, exactly. Definitely does indeed!
February 27, 2018	10:24 pm
I got a lot of mileage out of this. A few big laughs but moreso than anything I felt it was consistently funny. But then again, I love dry humor and Bateman's always been one of my favorites. Plemons probably does steal the show, though.
Dry humor…haha. Maybe that's why. I like more physically and slapstick humor. I just felt the movie was mediocre and could've been better.
Totally fine haha, that's what makes people different in a good way, and comedy hits with everyone differently.
Found out years ago I share a birthday with Jason Bateman…team Capricorn. Apparently Capricorns are known for their dry delivery and what not. LOL!
Wannabe Movie Critic
I thought this was the best comedy since 21 Jump Street! Really liked it a lot! Though McAdams was dynamite
Well, at least you enjoyed the film. To me, i loved the film's cast and the setup, but the comedy and action aspect was pretty "blah".
March 7, 2018	12:28 am
Really? Well, that's good for you. To me, I've seeing better and more funnier films. Still, i guess that's the opinion on movies and comedy.
March 18, 2018	8:38 pm
We went and saw this and I'm torn on how to describe my reaction to it. Overall, the movie was mediocre, but somehow I found myself laughing in near hysterics through most of it. It didn't hurt that the woman who set in front of me is as easily entertained as I am and laughed with a deep belly laugh through most of the movie. I think we fed off one another.
But it made for a great, relaxing night and a lot of fun. Probably better to be rented than seen on the big screen by most people, but for me it was utterly enjoyable. The best comparison I can think of is Adventures in Babysitting. For some reason to me it had the same feel as that classic. Rachel McAdams really reminded me of Elisabeth Shue circa 1987. When she was flapping the gun around in the bar I kept imagining her saying "don't ___ with the babysitter".
Well, at least you found humor in it. Personally, i didn't find it uproariously hilarious as some have. Yes, the premise was amusing and some of the situation were funny, but it wasn't super awesome hilarious. I guess everyone's "funny bone" is tickled differently.


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José Enrique effectiveness vs. Wigan | Liverpool FC Stats & Blog
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José Enrique effectiveness vs. Wigan
Quality left-backs at Liverpool have been a premium down the years but the acquisition of José Enrique has proven to be an excellent signing. Defensively, he is everything you need in a full-back; he's strong so holds attackers off with ease, calm and confident on the ball, quick, his positional sense is second-to-none and he knows exactly when to put his foot into a tackle. At £6 million, 'El Toro' is quickly becoming one of the signings of the season. His stellar performances this season have been consistent and last night – at Wigan – was no different.
In a performance that warranted goals, the Reds could not get the ball passed the impressive Ali Al-Habsi. Chances came and went for Glen Johnson, Dirk Kuyt and Charlie Adam, but the standout player on the night for the away side was José Enrique. Many would agree that Liverpool's three best players so far this season have been Luis Suarez, Lucas Leiva and Enrique.
Some of his performances may have gone unnoticed due to the sensational Suarez and classy Lucas, but last night, the Spaniard stood head and shoulders above everyone and deserves the praise aimed in his direction.
With Liverpool having the majority of possession – 55.3% to be precise – Enrique didn't have much tackling to do. He won his only tackle on the night.
Liverpool fans know how good Enrique is on the ball; he can dribble passed players with ease and has extremely quick feet. His passing never goes unnoticed and with a total of 54 passes completed from an attempted 66 in open play (65/84 overall), his passing accuracy hit a very impressive 82% – one of the highest in the team.
El Toro's passes
Heatmap shows how much time Enrique spent in the final third: impressive
He chipped in with his crosses as well, sending 5 into the Wigan penalty area. Only 1 was successful and a lot of the time, this can be down to the movement of the forwards, and not the quality of delivery. At one point, he even powered his way past a defender and into the penalty area.
His effectiveness in the final third was impressive, creating one chance and winning two corners – suggesting that he spent a fair amount of time in attack. To back this up, his final third passing was impressive, completing 20 of his attempted 26. He also completed 32 out of 48 passes in Wigan's half of the field.
He completed all 23 passes in his defensive third, showing his calmness and quality on the ball. Often, Enrique turns on the ball or beats an oncoming player before releasing the ball.
Now, from these statistics it is clear to see how good his passing was last night, but what must be his most impressive stat is the amount of touches he had: 98. That is a massive amount of time on the ball and it is this reason why I chose him as Liverpool's Man of the Match. The away side had a lot of the ball last night but for a full-back to get the ball on 98 separate occasions is staggering. Yes, full-backs do tend to get more of the ball in the modern day game but if you have a pacey winger like Stewart Downing in front of you for much of the match, you may not see the ball as much as you would like.
This player influence screen shows how much of the ball he had:
José Enrique had most of the ball
His possession duels were split 50/50, winning 9 of his 18 duels. 'The Bull' also won 3 fouls, conceding just the one in his 90 minutes.
Now that Lucas is out for the rest of the season with injury and Luis Suarez is set to miss a fair chunk of games due to a ban, it allows José Enrique; 'El Toro', to put his name in the hat for Liverpool's Player of the Season. He has already caught everyone's eye with a string of impressive performances but if he carries on playing like he did last night, then he will surely grab the accolade at the end of the season. Let's just hope Barcelona don't come sniffing around, eh?
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6 responses to "José Enrique effectiveness vs. Wigan"
Chauser says:
All pointless! We didn't win the game!
Jack Watson says:
Let's just ignore good performances from our players when we don't win then, eh?
It's not pointless. It's called supporting your club and players. Jack felt that Jose Enrique had a good game and decided to write about it. Nothing wrong or pointless in that at all.
José Enrique effectiveness vs. Wigan Athletic « JackWatson says:
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Fitzy82 says:
Pointless article really and stats are a load of garbage as far as I'm concerned.. The boss stats never got us 3 points last night against the sh*te! I think that enrique has been the best buy this season and is a great left back, but your stats didn't show how many times he gave the ball away when all he had to do is make the pass.. Second half especially.. I'm all for him making a 40-50 yard dash which he can do, but then he gets so far and then should pass and he doesn't… He have the ball away about 7-8 times when Bellamy came on and Bellamy was looking for the through ball and he never passed.. He either tried to beat everyone and cross or in your stats terms lost the ball about 70% of the time in the final 3rd, Wigan broke away and they nearly scored… So for all enriques good points.. Needs to work on passing and remembering there's 9 other outfield players he should start looking to pass to!
What a player at such a price!
The article isn't pointless, because it's not about one isolated game. He is highlighting enriques strengths and he is not saying he doesn't have to improve, every player does.
However, it should be read in the context of the season. These stats will hopefully prove to show a regualar pattern and improvement over the season, the good stats that is. He is a intregal part of the leagues best defence.
I for one, as a Liverpool supporter, am Delighted to read this or anytype of factual information about the club and it's players. Knowing the strengths and weaknesses of players, in games won, games lost, and games drawn can never be a bad thing.
Thanks for the article and long may Enrqiues good stats remain and the worse ones improve, and hopefully he will be part of successful Liverpool side. (trophies!)
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Mentally ill Briton pleads guilty in NYC court to conspiring to set up terror camp
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A mentally ill British man, who was extradited to the US on charges of conspiring to set up a jihadist training camp on a ranch in Oregon, has pleaded guilty in a New York court.
Haroon Rashid Aswat, 40, a British citizen of Indian descent from West Yorkshire, is accused of having conspired with Abu Hamza, a Muslim cleric who preached in London in the 1990s and was convicted of terrorism charges last May.
At the hearing in a federal court in Manhattan on Monday, Aswat admitted that he had been ordered to help train recruits "who wanted to participate in jihad on behalf of a terrorist organization," AP reported.
Haroon Aswat, British Abu Hamza follower, pleads guilty in New York http://t.co/nxrKzwK8Efpic.twitter.com/uhDMSGXztR
— 1001portails UK (@1001ptsUK) March 31, 2015
Prosecutors accused Aswat of arriving in Oregon – a "pro-militia and firearms state" – with instructions on how to make bombs and poisons to help set up a camp and stockpile weapons and ammunition between 1999 and 2000.
READ MORE: British terror suspect's extradition to US 'legal', human rights court rules
Aswat, who suffers from paranoid schizophrenia, was extradited in October last year from Britain to the US, after losing a long legal battle. In January 2015 the European Court of Human Rights finally ruled that his extradition had been legal.
Before pleading guilty Aswat again told the judge of his mental condition, but she ruled that the sentencing should go ahead because the suspect was receiving satisfactory care in the US and was not showing any symptoms of schizophrenia.
Aswat faces up to 20 years in prison, with sentencing scheduled for July 31.
Haroon Aswat: Mentally-ill terror suspect admits plot to set up training camp with Abu Hamza http://t.co/LhNEE4gaPopic.twitter.com/786GGplqCK
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[Michael:] Why do you think science is important?
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[Girl 1:] Yeah!
[Michael:] Having a march for science might make science seem like a political issue, but, in reality, science is the most unbiased tool we have to understand our universe. It allows us to ask questions while setting aside personal agendas. Ideologies divide us, but ideologies can't change gravity. They can't change the speed of light. They can't change the fact that asparagus makes your pee smell weird. It was science that uncovered those unwavering truths, and it was science that allowed us to harness those truths to build roads and buildings and lightbulbs and agriculture and even the very microphones that climate change deniers use to spread doubt about the efficacy of science. Science is the thing that has propelled humanity beyond fighting for survival with every waking moment of every day. It's given us both the time and the means to explore things that bring us joy, like art and knowledge and love. And the sooner we collectively embrace that, the sooner we can tackle issues that transcend political boundaries, like energy crises and food and water shortages and disease and pollution and biodiversity loss. Science is the path to a better future for everyone. And that's certainly worth marching for, but marching can only go so far. It's sustained activism that's going to make the real difference.
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Decreasing world


If you came across a dollar on the street, you'd probably pick it up and take it, right? But if you stumbled upon an entire wall covered in money that asked you to "give what you can and take what you need," what would you do?
When this inspiring social experiment descended upon Union Station in Los Angeles, passersby were presented with a choice. They could either add money to the board, or take some for themselves. What many people chose to do in the end might surprise you.
Though it's obvious that they were going to end up with a lot less cash than they started with, it's still pretty amazing to see that so many people took this opportunity to give back to those in need.


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One of the SCI-Arc co-founder's earliest commissions, the three-bedroom, two-bath home was completed in 1958 and features pitched ceilings, clerestory windows, concrete block walls, and vast expanses of glass that provide cinematic views.
The 1,906-square-foot residence occupies a .42-acre lot studded with mature eucalyptus and oak trees. Last sold in 2005 for $1.05 million, it's now asking $2.2 million.