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Ch. 18 - "Conclusion"
The total number of Canadian men and boys who went overseas to Fight in WW1 was 425,000; over 60,000 were killed; 172,000 were wounded. Attributable to WW1, was the deaths, overall, of 17 million people with another 20 million wounded. Of the deaths, about 10 million were military personnel and about 7 million civilians.97 WW1 ranks among the deadliest conflicts in human history.98
The Paris Peace Conference opened on January 18th, 1919.
"The Paris Peace Conference was the meeting of the Allied victors, following the end of World War I to set the peace terms for the defeated Central Powers following the armistice of 1918. It took place in Paris during 1919 and involved diplomats from more than 32 countries and nationalities. The major decisions were the creation of the League of Nations; the five peace treaties with defeated enemies, including the Treaty of Versailles with Germany; the awarding of German and Ottoman overseas possessions as 'mandates,' chiefly to Britain and France; reparations imposed on Germany; and, the drawing of new national boundaries (sometimes with plebiscites) to better reflect the forces of nationalism. The main result was the Treaty of Versailles, with Germany, which in section 231 laid the guilt for the war on 'the aggression of Germany and her allies.' This provision proved humiliating for Germany and set the stage for very high reparations Germany was supposed to pay.99
As it turned out Germany paid only a small portion of what it was charged to pay; reparations ended in 1931. As for the Morrison boys and their family: they paid the full price. As we have seen Malcolm was "Killed in Action," on September 28th, 1916, in one of the Battles of the Somme (Courcelette). As for Dan-Joe: he went through it all; saw it all; got through it all; sick on a number of occasions due to life in the trenches; poisoned with gas; and, shot twice. At the end he was shipped home with Tuberculosis. On November 19th, 1918, Dan-Joe was discharged at Halifax, being, "Medically Unfit." His medical assessment resulted in him being confined at the Kentville Sanatorium in Nova Scotia, but not for long. That December, he managed to get a Christmas card sent from his hospital room: "To sister Aggie," your author's mother.
World War One claimed another life, when, on June 17th, Dan-Joe Morrison died. The newspaper of his home town advertised, "Funeral of Comrade Dan-Joe Morrison will leave his father's residence, Hillside avenue, on Friday at 3 p.m. All returned men requested to attend." Funeral services were held at St. Anne's church, the same Church my mother and father were to be married, in the same month of June, 8 years later in 1928.
"War," as the Athenian historian and philosopher, Thucydides wrote, "Is a violent schoolmaster: it robs men of their day-to-day margin of sufficiency and debases the character of most to the level of circumstances ..." War is the "son of hell, ... the artificial plague of man, a time when the vials of the Apocalypse are poured forth and shaken over countries ... a time of slaughter, famine, beggary, infamy, slavery, despair." Once through it, man, like a drunk in the morning vows: never more. Then, in time, the status quo is established and the same old reasons, the same old conditions that brought on war before will bring it on again, it's just a matter of how much time is needed to build up new strengths and to erode old memories. Men then go to killing one another, yet again, until one side or the other can stand it no more and sues for peace on the best terms it can manage. And, the cycle starts anew: history is full of it: history is built on it.
A regular German soldier who had been fighting in the trenches, and who, after the war, turned to politics gave at Munich, in 1920, one of his mesmerizing speeches to his party, the National Socialist Party: his name was Adolf Hitler. Twenty years later Germany was led into another world war.


Add some elegance and charm to your garden or home with this rustic blue Louvre shuttered mirror. Its traditional wooden design, painted with a blue, weathered-effect finish, will create a focal point in any garden and it's perfect for use inside too.
This stunning, real glass mirror will look good anywhere, whether in your home or in the garden, it will add an extra dimension and help illuminate the area as light bounces off it. Add a Mediterranean feel to any space with its classic blue, weathered finish, it also features two hinged shutters so you can have it open or closed, either way it will add rustic style to any area.


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The Folk Art Gallery at Casa de la Cuesta is a collection of artists whose work has direct ties to their indigenous cultural roots. Heidi has worked with many of these artists for more than 15 years. She loves to explain their connections with the culture and weave the stories of their rich backgrounds. The iconography, the clothing and the artisania are all a manner in which different indigenous groups can record and perpetuate their history. The gallery includes works by the Huichol , the Zapotec, the Nahua, the Otomi, and the Mazahua. Learning about the history of this work can give visitors a better understanding of some of the many wonderful layers of the Mexican indigenous culture that still exists today.
Natividad Armador: Comes from the town of Juchitan in the state of Oaxaca. Natividad, whose native language is Zapoteco, learned the craft of Tehuan silk stitchery as a young girl. After receiving her degree in fine art from the Autonomous University of Bellas Artes in Oaxaca City, she discovered a unique method of combining this traditional stitching technique with modern design. The result is silk embroidered art inspired by nature and native Oaxacan ritual. She has exhibited in several galleries in Oaxaca, Mexico City, Tucson, Arizona, Austin, Texas and Paris, France. Natividad is represented in San Miguel de Allende by Casa de la Cuesta.
Gumercindo España Oliveres began making toys over forty years ago. His family; wife, children and grandchildren work with Gumercindo, or "Chinda" as his friends call him, to make some of the most colorful, humorous and clever creations imaginable. His ingenuity in creating new toy designs has earned him recognition from the Fomento Cultural Banamex in 1996, and he has been featured in the book, Great Masters of Mexican Folk Art. Gumercindo lives in the village of Santa Cruz de Juventino Rosas, about two hours from San Miguel de Allende. He visits Casa de la Cuesta about once a month to deliver his latest creations.
Humberto Trejo Gonzalez comes from the Otomi village of San Pablito, high in the mountains of Puebla where the populace still speaks a dialect of Otomi. He and his family are recognized for their creative designs in papel amate, handmade hammered paper. The paper is made from the bark of the Jonote tree by soaking the bark in a hot bath, using dyes that are natural; flowers, ash, bark, etc. Humberto has taken the power of the paper, used in ceremonies as petitions for health and harvest, and has created contemporary designs. Humberto has paper in the Smithsonian Museum, The British Museum and The Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City.
Blanca Estela Gomez Santiago was born in the town of San Antonio Arrazola Xoxocotlan Oaxaca. When she was 11 years old she apprenticed with a local woman, caring for her children and learning to paint the dots on the Allebrijes (imaginary wooden animals). Blanca has evolved this into an art form that is all her own. Blanca makes paintings and paints furniture using the tradition of the dots that she learned as a child. She has a marvelous color and design sense which is exhibited in her work.
Address: Cuesta de San Jose #32, Colonia Azteca, just a 10-15 minute walk from the Historic Center/El Jardin.
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Participating in a Spartan Race is one of the most difficult races out there. It is not for the weak and it is certainly not for someone that isn't conditioned for it. Training for it is also unlike other types of training either. For a marathon you practice running long distances, for an Olympic lifting contest you lift heavy weights, for a triathlon you are biking, running and swimming at the minimum. Training for a Spartan Race may sound like the most challenging only because you can't really go train at an obstacle course every time you need to work out. However, training for a Spartan Race can actually be beneficial for any type of race or challenge you are preparing for. See you need to keep up your training on a daily basis, by building strength and conditioning with as wide a variety of movements as possible. You need to always be putting your body to the test and in creative ways. The Spartan Race isn't designed for people to race through their normal lives, no it is all about putting obstacles in your way, challenging you to move through different terrains with speed, and being able to use your body in many different ways that challenging you in strength, power and cardiovascularly.
One of the world's most effective types of training is bodyweight training, also sometimes called calisthenics. Calisthenics has been very prominent to everyone from the Spartans of ancient Greece, to our US Military troops. Think of exercises like push-ups, planks, dips, squats, and lunges – exercises which use your own body weight as a resistance tool, that you can always change to challenge yourself as you get stronger.
Push-ups are your friend when it comes to upper body weight workouts. Performing many different variations of push-ups can target different parts of your upper body. Another favorite upper body workout of ours though is getting yourself inverted–like handstand push-ups.
Being a great Spartan Race participant means being able to move quickly in all planes. The Spartan Race is dynamic so you need to make sure you are comfortable moving in all directions with good stability.
Because the big race day isn't all about being super strong in your upper body or super strong in your lower body. The Spartan Race tests the abilities of your whole body in many different ways.
Here is what a sample week could look like for training for a Spartan Race all at home.
Tip: Break the push-ups into smaller sets. You don't want to burn out your muscles right away.
60 minutes of low-intensity yoga, focus on stretching and holding those stretches for a few minutes. Think Yin Yoga.
Training for a Spartan Race is tough, but with training weeks that look like this, you are sure to crush any obstacle that comes your way.


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San Francisco City Leaders Declare NRA 'A Domestic Terrorist Organization'
By Jamaica Live Medias | September 4, 2019 | 0
National Rifle Association a domestic terrorist organization
Wednesday, September 4, 2019 21:15 PM
San Francisco officials have officially deemed the National Rifle Association a "domestic terrorist organization."
SAN FRANCISCO -- San Francisco officials have officially deemed the National Rifle Association a "domestic terrorist organization." The Board of Supervisors passed a resolution on Tuesday, urging other cities, states and the federal government to pass similar measures.
The Board of Supervisors passed a resolution on Tuesday September 3. 2019, urging other cities, states and the federal government to pass similar measures.
Supervisors say more than 36,000 people die in the United States because of gun violence every year.
The resolution states the NRA uses its wealth and influence to promote gun ownership and spread propaganda. It even accuses the organization of inciting gun owners to acts of violence. Supervisors are vowing to limit city and county business with groups that support the NRA.
The NRA said in a statement: "This is just another worthless and disgusting 'soundbite remedy' to the violence epidemic gripping our nation. The same kind of attack the NRA has confronted in New York. This is a reckless assault on a law-abiding organization, its members, and the freedoms they all stand for. We remain undeterred - guided by our values and belief in those who want to find real solutions to gun violence."
While the vote was mostly symbolic, city officials were ordered to "take every reasonable step to limit" business interactions with the NRA and its supporters.
According to CBS News, the resolution from the board of supervisors — and 11-member legislative group representing the city and county — is mostly symbolic, and does not have a direct impact on local policy.
Supervisor Catherine Stefani, whose district includes the Marina and Presidio neighborhoods, sponsored the resolution because of federal inaction in the wake of a mass shooting in nearby Gilroy where a gunman opened fire at the city's famed Gilroy Garlic Festival, slaying three, injuring 20 before killing himself.
Since the late July shooting, there have been mass shootings in El Paso, Dayton and in Texas.
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Q: CSS3 issues in IE10+ and ArcGIS javascript API I have a map built using the ArcGIS javascript API, and everything works except some CSS I want to apply to some labels. That doesn't work in IE10+.
To apply the CSS to the labels I listen for the graphic-node-add event, and apply the CSS to the graphic node:
on(layerLabels, 'graphic-node-add', function (addedGraphicNode) {
  addedGraphicNode.node.style.textShadow = "1px 1px 1px white, 1px -1px 1px white, -1px 1px 1px white, -1px -1px 1px white";
});

This works in Chrome and Firefox, but IE doesn't like this, and the text shows up normal. And it's not just the shadow that doesn't work in IE. No CSS I apply this way works in IE.
However this, added in the style tag, does work, and shadows the text of the scale bar in all browsers including IE:
.esriScalebarLabel{
  color:black;
  text-shadow: -1px 0 white, 0 1px white, 1px 0 white, 0 -1px white;
}

I've tried a couple different ways to get the CSS to work on the labels in IE, including catching the graphic-draw event, rather than the graphic-node-add event, as well as style.setProperty("text-shadow",...) method, and both fail. Any ideas?
EDIT 6/4/15
Here's a fiddle showing the issue...
http://jsfiddle.net/gvgwybta/1/
The map doesn't show up quite right, but the labeling issue can still be seen. Chrome, label shadows work. IE, they don't.

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Caulerpa lentillifera is a species of ulvophyte green algae from coastal regions in the Asia-Pacific. This seaweed is one of the favored species of edible Caulerpa due to its soft and succulent texture. It is traditionally eaten in the cuisines of Southeast Asia, Oceania, and East Asia. It was first commercially cultivated in the Philippines in the 1950s, followed by Japan in 1968. Both countries remain the top consumers of C. lentillifera. Its cultivation has since spread to other countries, including Vietnam, Taiwan, and China. C. lentillifera, along with C. racemosa, are also known as sea grapes or green caviar in English.

It is a siphonous macroalgae, meaning it is a giant single cell with multiple nuclei, and can grow to 30 cm in length. Instead of leaves, the algae has bubbles that burst in the mouth, releasing an umami taste.

Commercial cultivation
Traditionally, C. lentillifera were harvested directly from the wild. The first commercial cultivation of C. lentillifera was in the 1950s in Cebu, Philippines, after accidental introduction of C. lentillifera to fish ponds. Currently, there are around 400 hectares of ponds in the Cebu, producing around 12 to 15 tons of fresh C. lentillifera per year. They are usually harvested after two months from first planting, and every two weeks afterwards depending on growth rates.

Commercial cultivation was followed by Japan in 1968, where it was cultivated in tanks in the warmer waters of Okinawa. Commercial cultivation has since spread to other countries, including Vietnam, Taiwan, and China (in Fujian and Hainan). Most are for domestic consumption, but they are also exported to Japan.

Culinary uses
Caulerpa lentillifera, along with C. racemosa, have been traditionally eaten in the cuisines of Southeast Asia, Oceania, and East Asia. They are almost always eaten raw on their own or in salads. They have been described as tasting "like the ocean." It is known to be rich in iodine.

In the Philippines, C. lentillifera is usually known as latô or arosep. After being washed in clean water, it is usually eaten raw as a salad (ensaladang lato), mixed with chopped raw shallots and fresh tomatoes, and dressed with a blend of fish sauce or bagoong (fish paste) and vinegar. Its popularity has also spread to the Malaysian state of Sabah (where it is spelled latok) due to the migrations of the Bajau peoples. They are also coveted by coastal Malay communities (as latoh) in the Riau Archipelago and Singapore, the latter until they were displaced inland late 20th century.

In Okinawa, Japan, it is known as , meaning "sea grapes", or kubiretsuta. It is served dipped in ponzu, made into sushi, added into salads, or eaten as is.

C. lentillifera is also eaten in Vietnam, where it is known as rong nho or rong nho biển, meaning "grape algae"; in Korea, where it is known as bada podo (바다포도), also meaning "sea grapes"; and in Indonesia (particularly Bali), where it is known as bulung.

Health benefits
Several health benefits have been reported for Caulerpa lentillifera including diabetes and lipid lowering properties.

Gallery

See also
 Eucheuma (Gusô)
Gamet
Nori
Sea lettuce
Nama (in Fiji)

References

External links

 Lato, the strange sea salad The trade of the Caulerpa lentillifera in Coron, Philippines
 Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 2013. Caulerpa lentillifera J.Agardh, AlgaeBase.  National University of Ireland, Galway., accessed 19 February 2013.
 Caulerpa lentillifera, Seaweed Industry Association

Edible seaweeds
lentillifera
Japanese cuisine
Okinawan cuisine
Philippine cuisine
Raw foods

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A Mobile family law attorney is one who specializes in handling some of the matters closest to our hearts that also need legal guidance. These cases are far more enduring because of the emotional aspect that comes into play during these matters. There are a number of different occasions that a family law attorney in Mobile can benefit you.
Once you hire an attorney you can count on getting results that matter. Lawyers are looking out for the best interest of each party in the matter –especially the children. There are no worries that you'll say or do the wrong thing –and make a decision that you'll live to regret simply because you're thinking with your heart rather than with your mind. It is always a good idea to have a lawyer standing in your corner.
The Mobile family law attorney that you hire will be able to stand beside you in a court of law, ready to challenge the opposing team and battle their lawyers if necessary. Family law attorneys in Mobile assist with the paperwork that comes along with such a case, and ensure that their client receives the judgement most appeasing to their needs. Lawyers understand the sometimes complex legal aspects that arise with many family law matters so you never make a costly mistake. Lawyers handle the entire case so there is less for you to worry about and less stress for you to endure.
Don't hire the first lawyer that comes your way. Instead, take the time to do your research. There are many Mobile family law attorneys, but not all will give you the satisfaction that you desire. Look at the type of specialization the lawyer offers, the amount of experience they have and of course their rates to better determine if the lawyer is suitable for your case.
If you are preparing for a child custody case it is imperative to hire a family law lawyer specializing in child custody. These types of cases can easily become complicated and far too complex for the average individual to handle, resulting in outcomes less than what is desired. After you hire a great lawyer to represent you in court, make sure that you provide as much assistance to the lawyer as possible. You'll really help your case tremendously when you work with your lawyer.
Your lawyer will need the name and date of birth of each child that you have and wish to retain custody of. It can also be beneficial if you provide your address, or the address where each child currently resides, as well as the schools that they currently attend.
Your lawyer may need the social security numbers of your children, so be sure that this information is easily accessible to the lawyer. There are many reasons why he could require the social security numbers of the children.
You need to provide as much information about the other parent as possible. Information that can be helpful to the lawyer include the other parent's full name, date of birth, current address, social security number and telephone number, if this information is known.
It is imperative that you inform your lawyer of any abuse history with your former spouse/ lover. This information can greatly help you retain custody of the children and may even limit the time that the spouse can spend around the children.
Is your spouse involved with any kind of criminal activity? Your lawyer needs to know this information. How about your children? Again, vital information that you can provide to your lawyer.
Your lawyer may be able to help you get child support during the custody hearing if there is currently no order in place. If you do have an open case for support, have the child support case number available to give to the lawyer.
Collect all of the above information before your first visit with your lawyer. Being well-prepared will help speed the case along as well as ensure that you get the best outcome in your child custody case.
You might be interested to know that many myths are out there concerning divorce. These myths aren't mean to deceive you, yet this is exactly what they do. People just come to believe certain things over time, and they tell others what they believe to be true. Rather than believe these untruths, take a look at a few of the most common divorce myths.
A divorce lawyers is one of the most important individuals in your life when you are getting a divorce. The legal expertise and guidance a lawyer offers is second to none, and you'll certainly have peace of mind knowing a lawyer is on your side.
No truth at all in this one. In fact, second marriages are more likely to fail than first marriages. Don't think you've gained knowledge from the first go round that will make it better next time. The statistics speak for themselves.
No one wants a courtroom battle or even an argument with their spouse, but you should not give in to their demands simply to avoid confrontation or argument. Get what you deserve in the divorce rather than the crumbs thrown at you.
These are only some of the many different myths that surround divorce that can prevent you from making the best decisions in your divorce case. Do not believe everything that you hear. Sometimes it is the exact opposite. Knowing the truth will set you free.
There are differences from situation to situation in case of a divorce. Some people have gone through a long period of suffering before finishing the process, while others have woken up divorced in no time.
There are different answers for the "Why does this happen?" question. Some will be related to the people involved in the divorce, the ex-husband and the ex-wife, the goods that are divided between them or what's at stake, and last, but not least, how the lawyers solve the problem.
The truth is that the lawyers shouldn't solve your marriage problem – they should be offering you legal advice on how to finish the marriage without too many arguments, and how to split the assets between you.
When you have problems in your marriage, it is bets that you solve them out with the spouse. It's advisable to ask the help of a third neutral person, and if this can still not solve your problems, you should ask the help of a mediator. It's always best if you work through all of this with your spouse. Setting out how everything will be after the divorce will save you time, money and a lot of headache. The children situation should be solved before everything else, and once you do that, you can obtain the divorce nice and quickly, as now it is just a procedure.
If you do need to hire a lawyer, it's best that you don't sic him or her on your spouse. It's a fact that anguished people tend to think more about revenge for one situation or another, sharing with the lawyer almost everything – what the spouse did, what did the spouse say and so on.
The lawyer will pursue all the leads to help you win the case, exposing all the details that you have already shared. Things are not always beautiful when it comes to this, and sometimes all could be avoided with the right lawyer.
Hire a lawyer that can remain civilized and who can keep the process of divorce civil. You don't need an aggressive approach, because that is the worse in the case of a divorce. You need to have a lawyer that will not keep the battle for your rights forever open or one who can lead you to bankruptcy.
How do you know it's Time for a Lawyer?
Whenever you fear abuse, or whenever this has already happen, then it sure is the time to call a lawyer and ask for divorce. Abuse can have many forms – child abuse, spousal abuse, sexual abuse or substance abuse. Every one of them is serious and it makes it hard for the spouse that is abused to lead an efficient negotiation. This is certainly the case when the lawyer will help you out.
You also need a lawyer when your spouse is not honest or when the spouse shows signs of vindication. No matter the case, the lawyer will help you protect your interests, and if you find the right lawyer, the divorce will be smooth and easy.
In the case when you cannot afford to pay for a lawyer, try looking for a pro bono lawyer or program. There are some law firms that do this on a regular basis, for those people with law income and problems such as this one.
This is another case when divorce is needed – when you fear that the spouse might get violent and harm you and the children. That's not a situation to overlook, because it is a serious problem and it needs immediate action. Go somewhere safe and if possible, get a restraining order to keep away the violent spouse. One important step that you need to do – if you have children – is to ask for a temporary custody order, otherwise you might be accused of kidnapping your own children.
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Two types of divorce can be filed when you are ready to dissolve your marriage: contested divorce and an uncontested divorce. You really don't pick and choose which type of divorce you will file. If you, and your spouse, agree to everything in the divorce, you have a simple uncontested divorce. However, if both parties are unable to come to terms on all aspects of that divorce you have a contested divorce.
The contested divorce process is much more time-consuming and difficult than an uncontested divorce. It is likely that a lawyer will be needed to handle the proceedings of a contested divorce. When you are unable to agree upon all aspects of the divorce, the case goes before a judge who then makes the decisions in the matter. Oftentimes lawyers lawyer negotiate on the behalf of each party, and a settlement is reached before the matter reaches a judge.
Prepare a divorce petition and serve that petition on your spouse. The spouse must then respond to the petition.
Gather information that can be used in your case. This can be paperwork, third-party witnesses, etc.
Go through pre-trial motions as well as legal hearings.
Negotiations between attorney's takes place.
If a settlement is unable to be reached after attorney negotiation, a trial date is set for the case.
You will need to prepare for the trial.
Complete the trial, which can include cross examination from your spouse's lawyer.
If you do not agree with the order of the judge, you may then file an appeal of the matter.
A contested divorce can be a very complex situation that requires legal expertise to handle properly. Always talk to a lawyer to learn the right way to handle your divorce case.
For more info on contested divorces contact me!
What Is an Uncontested Divorce and Why is it so Easy?
April 13, 2015 / wtpadmin / Comments Off on What Is an Uncontested Divorce and Why is it so Easy?
Divorce is never an ordeal that any couple wants to deal with, but sometimes differences in a relationship make it necessary. Divorce occurs every single day when couples are unable to resolve the turmoil in their lives. Should you find yourself dealing with a divorce, there are two types of divorces: contested and uncontested. Here we will take a look at the uncontested divorce.
An uncontested divorce is the easiest of the two types of divorce. When you file an uncontested divorce it means that you, as well as your spouse, have come to agreements on all aspects of the divorce. This includes issues with child custody, separation of belongings, finances, etc. There are no issues or problems which need to be resolved.
Most couples who are able to file an uncontested divorce find themselves with a multitude of benefits versus a contested divorce. Uncontested divorces are simply easier, and cause far less stress to the couple (and others involved directly) going through the divorce.
The perks of an uncontested divorce include speedier proceedings, meaning you will be divorced quicker; a more affordable price and perhaps even the elimination of the need for a lawyer. Oftentimes couples who agree on everything handle the matter themselves. This alone can save a ton of cash. Of course you shouldn't agree to everything simply to receive these perks.
The final divorce decree is a final and binding order. Amendments are not allowed. It is always in your best interest to talk to a divorce lawyer who can ensure that you are handling the case in a manner beneficial to you now and in the future. This is true whether an uncontested or a contested divorce.
For more info on uncontested divorce and the perks, please contact me.
This Birmingham divorce lawyer was recommended by several people that I trust, so I decided to give them a call. I have had bad experiences with lawyers in the past, so I suppose that I went into the call a bit cautious. It didn't take long at all for me to realize that this wasn't the typical lawyer. I was able to take advantage of a free consultation, which greatly put my worries to ease. I knew this was the lawyer that I wanted to represent me in court.
My divorce was ugly just like the last few years of our marriage had been. I had a husband who seemed to want to take my life right out from under my feet. Nothing seemed to be good enough for him, unless it meant that I was left high and dry. This lawyer immediately went to work and really put my husband in his place for a change. I appreciate the fact that he wasn't afraid to speak up and to fight for me, even when that meant going up against another lawyer or having to talk tough in court. I needed that in my lawyer because my husband wasn't going to make it easy at all.
This Birmingham divorce lawyer seemed to really care about me on a personal level. He was willing to do whatever it took to help me come out victorious in the case, and he always listened to me and my concerns. I actually felt like I had a shot at winning once I hired this lawyer, and the end result was defiantly in my favor.
I cannot express my gratitude toward Vella & King Attorneys at Law enough. They really helped me deal with the most difficult situation I have ever faced and superseded all of my expectations.
If you want to know more about this Birmingham Divorce Lawyer please contact me.
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Bentley to Speak at Family-Owned Business Event
Delivering the Goods
Thomas H. Bentley III, Owner and Chairman of the Board of Bentley World Packaging, is set to take part in the inaugural Milwaukee Business Journal Family-Owned Business event on Tuesday, March 8, at the Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee.
Bentley will take part of a panel discussion on the risks and rewards of leading a family-owned business and lead a breakout session called Position Your Business for Success.
For the panel discussion, Bentley will be joined by David J. Frank, President and CEO of the David J. Frank Landscape Contracting, Inc.; Tim Johnston, Co-owner and CEO of Chapter 2, Inc.; and Tim Speaker, Co-President and Co-owner of J. W. Speaker.
Tickets to the event are $50 and reservations must be made by March 1. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit http://bizj.us/1ksm4m.
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Cruising off into the deep blue oceanis always a great adventure. But, you never know what is next for you? And at very next moment your adventure would turn timid and will become the question of your survival. We are not talking negative or spreading negativity, but sometimes you need to think beyond the positive thoughts and get prepared for anything worst. Traveling over the oceans is always exciting, but also very dangerous.
Man has never able to won over nature. You never know, when nature could turn brutal and would destroy everything that comes on its way. At any given point of your journey you may face the harsh climate of the ocean or sea and would be surviving for the life. This is exactly happened with titanic, when people are enjoying the fascinating journey, something has happened and that has become the biggest sea tragedy of the world.
Doesn't matter how strong your boat or ship would be, but at some point of time it would give up against the heavy power of nature? And remember nature is not only the enemy in the ocean; there are some man made enemies as well. A malfunctioning of the single component in nature could lead to disaster. A failure in the boat's engine would either cause fire or a structural damage could cause the entire ship to sink.
The thing that will protect you would be the Marine insurance. The coverage of the marine insurance protection plan depends on the different measurements of the boat or a ship. Under that size then you are indexed as little pontoon specifically dinghies, individual watercraft. In the event that your vessel is 26 feet or more in size then you must require a comprehensive boat insurance policy. This is the policy that protects your water craft and also number of human lives on board. The coverage of the plan would more depend on the type of policy you have acquired.
The insurance agency repays you for the substitution or repair of your boat. The damages that cover by the valid policy would vary from policy to policy. A standard boat insurance policy covers damages like sculling accident, vandalism, fire, thievery, lightning, sea tempests or tornadoes etc.
Typically the accompanying things are excluded from the policy protection scope, as they are not considered the piece of the watercraft. However, there are now some insurance policies that also coversgarments, video or camera hardware, valuable gems or mold enhancements, mobile phones, drinks and sustenance things, jumping rigging and compact gadgets, for example, TV set, greetings gear or tablets on the boat. You may find they are incorporated on your typical house protection scope or you may request isolate protection scope for some of these.


Banning teachers held the strike line for the second day over the Unfair Labor Practice violation by Banning Unified School District (BUSD). District officials called for an 8:00 AM meeting with the Banning negotiating team to try and end it before a third day of strike further impacts the community.
After yesterday's overheating problems at Nicolet Middle School, BUSD officials invested over $30,000 on overnight set-up of portable air conditioning units and generator to cool the Assembly Hall to house students on the campus.
Those teachers still in classrooms are monitoring just a few students in classes Thursday, as most parents kept their children home.
The BTA team will continue negotiations to bring a fair settlement to teachers who had an additional hour added to their workday without compensation or negotiation- a move by the District that precipitated the Unfair Labor Practice.
District officials offered to use $300,000.00 to settle the cost of compensating teachers who were required to work an additional hour last year at Nicolet Middle School, however, the District did not agree to completely remove the hour in the future. They want the school day to remain longer than the previously negotiated bell schedule.
If no settlement is reached today, BTA members will return to the strike line for a third and final day on Friday.


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To make the coming of age road trip tale Weirdos,, which premiered at TIFF and is nominated for six Canadian Screen Awards, iconic Canadian director Bruce McDonald worked with a superb team of Canadian artists, including a talented ensemble cast, beautiful black and white cinematography by Becky Parsons, and a script by McDonald's longtime and frequent collaborator Daniel MacIvor, the Canadian playwright, actor and screenwriter from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, where Weirdos takes place.
As the film's synopsis explains, Weirdos takes us back to 1976, as a 15-year old boy (played by Dylan Authors) flees his hometown with his sort-of girlfriend (Julia Sara Stone) to visit his estranged artist mother (Molly Parker) in nearby Sydney, who he fancies as a symbol of the glamourous life that awaits him—which may include parties with Andy Warhol, and fabulous shoes. Of course, all is not what it seems in terms of his eccentric mother, despite the family's good intentions and perpetual love. The story's naturalistic style is balanced with occasional appearances by a ghostly Warhol character, who hilariously dispenses philosophical advice to our quirky young hero.
Director Bruce McDonald, whose extensive directorial career includes television and film productions like Hard Core Logo (1996), The Tracey Fragments (2007), Trigger (2010) and the Broken Social Scene music film This Movie Is Broken (2010) to name but a few, talks collaboration, storytelling and trust.
You've collaborated with Molly Parker and Daniel MacIvor many times over the years. Does making a film with people you've worked with create an ease and different dynamic?
Yes, absolutely. It's always good to work with new people, but it's fun to work with friends... It's an enjoyable experience because you like each other, you have a history you share, you have trials and tribulations that you've been through, so you know each other's parameters, and you can challenge each other on that... It's sort of a dream that you have, people always talk about having an ensemble... People like Woody Allen have the same actors they work with over and over, and crew people they work with over and over. It's a hard business to do that in because it's such a freestyle jazz odyssey sometimes; everybody's got their own lives and their own paths, but you try as much as you can whenever a new project comes to come together again.
Yes, the ensemble. When you find people who understand you creatively, it's kind of like starting a band, there's chemistry between a particular group of people you can't find anywhere else.
You see it in television too, the same crew for years same show or a different show. A smart producer will want to keep that team. They work well together, there's a smoothness, an understanding, and those who don't play well with others have been weeded out. You try to create that sense of family in every situation, by the end of a production you're so well oiled you're just, like, 'Gosh, I want to jump right into another one.' It may be my frustration at not being a good enough musician to be in a band!
Maybe this is your 'band!' Speaking of which, please tell us about the film's soundtrack.
I'm very excited about the music in it, for the most part it's Canadian pop songs from that era, I'm quite thrilled and delighted that we got to showcase some of these songs. It really helps take people back to that place...
So how did this project come together? What was the moment when you said, 'Let's make this movie?'
The last movie Daniel and I did together, Trigger, I brought him the premise. I said, 'OK, here's the idea,' and he liked it and wrote it. So that was really fun and went well, so he came to me and said. 'I have an idea,' pitched me a couple of sentences, and I said, 'I like it!' He is a very prolific guy and a great collaborator. This comes from, kind of, his past. He grew up in the East Coast in the '70s. It's a semi-self portrait in a way. And me being the same age as him and being 15 years old in the '70s, I related to the story a lot, having hitchhiked, and done some of the things... It was a great collaboration.
Even viewers who grew up during a different era will still relate to the universality of age coming of age journey, you offer an appreciated sense of hope and light, even throughout difficult times.
I think for a coming of age story, Daniel did a great job of drawing the characters. There's a nice balance between the young kids coming of age and the older people; they were a big part of that story... your foundation you have to grapple and reckon with somehow. It's a trickier dance when you don't have good versus evil. In this case, everybody was kind of a good person. I'm a hopeful fellow, I think I'm an optimist for the most part, I like stories that shine a little bit of extra light.
What did you learn from making Weirdos?
I think in this one I learned to trust a little bit more in the script and in the performances, to be comfortable with simplicity. That was a good lesson for me. My editor Duff Smith, who was really instrumental in teaching me this, was like, 'We don't need visual gimmicks, simplicity is the best gimmick.' But in order to do that, you need to feel a great trust in the script. That it's working, that there's a clarity there, when you don't have that complete understanding or trust in the script you feel as if you have to add on. But sometimes the best thing is to stay out of the way. If the cast is right and the story is strong. It becomes less of a window about style and flash and more a way to feel closer to the characters and the world that you're in.
Photo credit: EyeSteelFilm
Weirdos screens March 11 at the Phi Centre.
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Vladimir Putin thanks world leaders for sympathy
1 Nov 2015 in 17:15
Today Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed gratitude to those world leaders who "expressed their deep condolences, 'for their solidarity' over the tragedy with the Russian people who died in the crash of a passenger airliner over the Sinai Peninsula," a press service of the Kremlin reads.
Recall that letters of condolences to President Vladimir Putin were sent by President Ilham Aliyev, President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan, President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko and Syrian President Bashar Assad. The prime ministers of Great Britain, Greece and Iraq called the Russian leader in connection with this tragedy.
Elections to Turkish parliament have ended in 32 provinces
Turkish elections end with scuffle and gas attack in Kocaeli


MARTIN, Tenn. – Despite a career-high 18 points from senior guard Jay'nee Alston, SIUE dropped the back end of this road trip Saturday with a 68-55 loss at UT Martin.
"We kept the score and the pace of the game where we wanted," said SIUE Head Coach Paula Buscher. "We just had some untimely turnovers followed by some big threes from them."
"When you're in a tight game like this on the road, sometimes that's all it takes," added Buscher.
"I thought Jay'nee shot the ball well tonight," added Buscher.
SIUE's defense held UT Martin to 33.9 percent shooting (20-59). Chelsey Perry paced the Skyhawks with 19 points with nine points coming in the fourth period. Kyannah Grant pumped in 11 off the bench, Maddie Waldrop added 10.
"Now it's about character," Buscher told her team. "Who are we? How are we going to respond to this?"


Elegant hand carved and painted wooden bird sculpture of a pair of Greenshanks mounted on a natural lime waxed wooden block.
Greenshanks are brown in breeding plumage, and grey-brown in winter. They have long greenish legs and a long bill with a grey base. They show a white wedge on the back in flight. Like most waders, they feed on small invertebrates, but will also take small fish.


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Braves trade RHP Hale to Rockies in four-player deal
ATLANTA — The Braves pulled off another trade in their busy offseason Friday, dealing right-handed pitchers David Hale and Gus Schlosser to the Colorado Rockies for minor league catchers Jose Briceno and Chris O'Dowd.
Hale pitched 45 games for the Braves last season, going 4-5 with a 3.30 ERA, and had been expected to compete for a spot in the starting rotation.
Schlosser worked 15 games in Atlanta with a 7.64 ERA.
The 22-year-old Briceno played in Class A Asheville, hitting 12 homers with 50 RBI in 84 games. He also threw out 44 percent of attempted basestealers.
O'Dowd split the 2014 season between Class A Modesto and Double-A Tulsa, combining to hit .271 with five homers and 48 RBIs. He is a son of former Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd.
The Braves also finalized a $4 million, one-year contract with Jonny Gomes. The deal, which includes a vesting option, was completed after the free-agent outfielder passed a physical.
Gomes played for Boston and Oakland in 2014, hitting only .234 with a career-low six homers. He could be part of a left field platoon in Atlanta with former Yankees prospect Zoilo Almonte.
Under new general manager John Hart, the Braves have undergone a major overhaul this offseason, dealing away three of their top hitters – Justin Upton, Jason Heyward and Evan Gattis – while receiving mostly prospects in return.
Atlanta is coming off a disappointing 79-83 season that cost former GM Frank Wren his job. Hart has said rebuilding the farm system is one of his top priorities.


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Book Nook: Stanley Kubrick Directs
Posted by Just Another Film Buff under All Posts, Books, Hollywood, Review | Tags: Alexander Walker, Books on cinema, books on film, books on filmmakers, film book review, film books, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Stanley Kubrick, Stanley Kubrick Directs, Stanley Kubrick Directs: Expanded Edition |
Stanley Kubrick Directs: Expanded Edition
Alexander Walker
Harcourt Brace Jovanovich (HBJ), 1972
A brief internet research about the best books written about the life and works of Stanley Kubrick gave me quite a few results with Alexander Walker's Stanley Kubrick Directs (Expanded Edition) topping the list. Since there wasn't any book called Kubrick on Kubrick, I had to go for this one! Stanley Kubrick Directs is literally a page-turner, for it contains more images than text. The book is divided into six sections – The Man and Outlook, Style and Content and four chapters dedicated to four of Kubrick's most famous films.
A friend once remarked that there was spirituality in the way Max Ophüls' camera moved. I was reminded instantly of Kubrick then. But surely, not for the same reason. Kubrick's tracking shots are anything but spiritual. I should label them "satanic". These bewitchingly ominous shots, in my opinion, are the essential sequences from each of the films – be it in the French war trenches, in Korova Milkbar or aboard the Discovery space shuttle. And reading that Kubrick was impressed by Ophüls' films forced a smile on my face. This is not the only reason that I find the opening section of the book – Stanley Kubrick: The Man and Outlook – fascinating. Walker presents us all of Kubrick's preoccupations as a child and as a teenager and later establishes how the reverberations of these influences find their way to most of Kubrick's films. As a film buff, it is rewarding to dig deeper into Kubrick's films after reading these facts.
But Walker follows it up with the most disappointing of all sections in the book. In this section, titled Kubrick: Style and Content, Walker aims to present us the working methods of Kubrick. Unfortunately, this part turns out to be nothing more than a briefing of Kubrick's early films, till Lolita (1961), interspersed with elaborations of some obvious facets of Kubrick's films. Walker's digresses without hesitation and adulterates the section with facets not in line with the chapter's objective and analyses that at times seem downright speculative. As a result, this section seems like a poor excuse for a ramp up to Kubrick's masterpieces that were to follow.
The book then presents us illustrated analysis of Kubrick's Big 4 that followed – Paths of Glory (1957), Dr. Strangelove (1964), 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) and A Clockwork Orange (1971). The first two films here take up two thirds of the analysis section and ironically are the least satisfying. Both the analyses of Paths of Glory and Dr. Strangelove are fraught with screenshots (by Halcyon) that are subsequently verbalized. Having presented the early influences of Kubrick, Walker should have let the audience connect the dots and interpret the film their own way. But he starts deconstructing Kubrick's mise-en-scene frame by frame and strips us completely of the joy of discovering a film. No, I'm not cribbing, but it is a bit discomforting to see such great films presented cut and dried, preventing further exploration the reader may otherwise be tempted to perform. I know this is an analysis, but why at such grassroots level?
Surprisingly, Kubrick's most profound film is given the least space. A big positive for this section is that it does not go over the top like many an analysis written on the film. Walker sticks generally to the technical and narrative aspects of 2001: A Space Odyssey and discusses "2001 that could have been" citing various choices made by Kubrick with respect to the script. However, it is dissatisfying to see the film grossly ignored in comparison to the earlier two films and sidelined to a smaller status. The film by itself warrants elaborate literature and any analysis should most definitely include the higher aspects it tries to encompass. Walker just grazes through those notions and it never looks like it is for the good of the audience.
But, comes the essay on A Clockwork Orange to salvage the book's pride. This is the best of the four analyses and serves as a grand climax to an otherwise dissatisfactory book. This is one section that respects the complexity of the film but never once shirks discussion. Walker makes a great move by not just diluting the mise-en-scene by deconstructing it to particulars. He seamlessly integrates multiple ideas the film presents and provides us a solid critical analysis that clearly shines in comparison with the previous three. And it is this section that provides a sense of comfort when one closes the pretty ordinary book.
This book is widely considered the best book on Kubrick till date and that worries me. Kubrick's canvas is visibly vast and if this is the best of literature available on him, there is a long way to go. Stanley Kubrick Directs does present considerable detail for people who are confused why he is the most critical Hollywood director on a technical level, but the treatment of the content of his film leaves a lot to be desired. May be I expected a bit too much.
Note: This is a section where I will be blogging on books on films and filmmakers. The entries will be far and few, but this will at least provide me an opportunity to read text – a thing that I used to hate till now.
Devdas v2.0
Posted by Just Another Film Buff under All Posts, Bollywood, Review | Tags: Abhay Deol, Anurag Kashyap, Chanda, Chandramuchi, Danny Boyle, Dev D, Dev D film review, Dev D Movie review, Dev D review, Devdas, Kalki Koechlin, Mahie Gil, Mean Streets, No Smoking, Paro, sex and cinema, Stanley Kubrick |
Dev D: Shaken, Not Stirred (pic: Sify)
Anurag Kashyap's Dev D begins with a special thanks to Danny Boyle. Poor Danny Boyle has been tormented for some time now for supposedly attempting to expose the "underbelly" of the nation. But if the people are fair and they are able to see what Mr. Kashyap is attempting here, Slumdog Millionaire is going to look like It's a Wonderful Life (1946)! But wait, Anurag Kashyap isn't a foreigner and so Dev D is just a film, right? Dev D has already created much hoopla thanks to the bizarre promos, "Emosional Athyachar" and Kashyap's own blog. With one universally praised and one universally panned film behind it, Dev D is more or less a litmus test faor the director.
The classic Devdas story is a ready made platform for endless psycho-analysis and study of social framework of the age. How does the revamped version fare? Quite well to start with I must say. The original tale relied on the notions of platonic love whereas Dev D is all about physical love. Devdas is a coward who succumbs to social prejudices and carries over the guilt through out his whole life without a chance for atonement. He drinks in order to forget his cowardice. Dev D, on the other hand, isn't hampered by the social norms. As a matter of fact, none of the characters in the film are. Even Dev's father Satyapal has thoughts of Dev's betrothal with Paro (totally opposed to the original story). Dev's only inhibition is himself – his bloated opinion of himself and his excessive narcissism – a point that Kashyap reinforces regularly. Caste becomes a lame excuse and a sheath to hide from one's own insecurities. In fact, the society is completely devoid of control on the character's decisions unlike the book. Dev drinks to hide from the guilt of his hasty decision. This alone, in my opinion, is where the script scores.
Dev is played to near perfection by Abhay Deol, thanks to Anurag Kashyap who managed to elicit an impressive performance even from John Abraham in No Smoking (2007). His performance is quiet and confident. Consider the scene where he listens to the servant maid Sunil. Mr. Deol does not widen his eyes or show signs of shock. He keeps shaking his feet till he gets uncomfortable. And then, bam! This one scene can show how far this guy can go. Paro's character (Mahie Gill) isn't as much revamped as Dev's although she is no more the sacrificial damsel who lives physically and mentally with different men. And Chanda's (Kalki Koechlin) isn't either. She is still the hooker with the heart of gold. And the writing further suffers in the end stages of the film. The script tells us that Dev has finally realized his mistake and turned over a new leaf. But how? A lucky escape from an accident can work for an anti-drinking campaign (which could well have made its way into the film), but not for one's guilt. There's more, but I'll stop, for cinema isn't just about the characters
Dev D is produced by UTV Spotboy and is presented in three parts – one dedicated to each of the characters. The first section titled Paro is the brightest of them all and is shot almost entirely in rural Punjab. The second one is called Chandra and grazes over various locations of the country. And till the end of this section, the form of the film remains conventional and Mr. Kashyap's weaknesses lie open. The second part is the weakest of the three in the film and he goes over the top with his ideologies. It is only at and after the end of this part that Mr. Kashyap feels completely at home. He now can happily use his "tools" – the bleak production design, gothic soundtrack (a pretty snazzy one at that) and the Wong Kar Wai colour palette that we have seen in No Smoking. Mr. Kashyap maintains the audience's distance from the characters with the help of their actions and behaviour. He never asks/expects/allows the audience to empathize or sympathize with the protagonists (even if he intended to in some scenes in the first couple of sections). And that serves as one of the very few strong points in the film I could struggle to come up with.
[Video: Emosional Athyachar, The best part of Dev D]
In engineering parlance, there is a word "library". It refers to a set of already developed subsystems that is utilized for the design of custom systems. These entities are taken by faith and are employed without questions in the super-design. What Mr. Kashyap has got here is an engineering marvel and mind you, that is not exactly a compliment. He generously uses the groundbreaking technique from Scorsese's Mean Streets (1973) to generate the same kind of atmosphere. There is the A Clockwork Orange (1971) written all over in the way he designs his indoors in the film. His use of soundtrack that conflicts with the imagery is a regular trend in world cinema. And mind you, these are not signals of plagiarism or of homage but of considerable knowledge of world cinema – Knowledge that has been obtained by one of the biggest cinephiles of our country. Unfortunately that is the biggest problem for Dev D.
I believe there are three facets of creation – science, engineering and art. Science is purely a product of the brain. A supplier of perpetual innovation. Directors like (early) Spielberg and George Lucas are great technicians. They make up for the one-dimensionality of their scripts with their sweeping visuals and methods. Art is something that is very personal and one that should come from deep within. Scorsese and Cassavetes aren't what they are just because they shot on the streets or because they took the camera in their hands. What they portrayed on screen was an extension of their own personalities. And in between these two lies the clever device called Engineering. Assembling the innovations provided by scientists to "assemble" a customized product. And that is why Mr. Kashyap comes out as an engineer at the end of Dev D.
So what does Mr. Kashyap want to "design" here? Well, from what we get from it, it looks like Mr. Kashyap is making a broad commentary on our obsession with sex. That every gesture and action oozes with what has been considered a taboo for long. Of course, there is considerable inspiration from L'Âge d'or (1930) here. And perhaps even from the subtle undertones of Dr. Strangelove (1964). But neither does Mr. Kashyap drive home his point explicitly like the former film, nor does he tease the audience with whatever they make out of it as in the latter. The gestures and innuendos that he presents are forced and inserted out of place. Consider the scene where Paro, in a fit of rage, starts out on the hand pump. Now, obviously, there is no reason for the inane sequence to be there other than to reinforce the obvious (which the audience easily did get). Or the numerous sign boards presented as double entendres. The camera sacrifices a pretty good conversation or comedy in order to accommodate Kashyap's "subtle" allusions. So do his metaphors. The whole film, as a result, seems like carefully engineered and assembled to look like an allegory. Only that it is neither subtle nor effective.
Flashback #33
Posted by Just Another Film Buff under All Posts, Flashback, Hollywood | Tags: Asphalt Jungle, Film-noir, Flashback, Gangster films, Heist films, Hollywood, Nikki Arcane, non-linear narration, Peatty couple, Reservoir Dogs, Rififi, Robbery, Stanley Kubrick, Tarantino, The Killing |
The Killing (1956)
"It isn't fair. I never had anybody but you. Not a real husband. Not even a man. Just a bad joke without a punch line…"
Whenever Kubrick's canon of films is discussed, this quiet little early gem is invariably lost out amidst the mammoths like 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), and A Clockwork Orange (1971). But very much in the same way the latter films defined cinema of their decades, The Killing (1956) forms a vital film of the 50's Hollywood.
The Killing follows a group of men who plan to carry out a robbery in a race course booking center. The group includes a cop in financial distress, an ex-convict who dreams of getting away to a remote place with his all-trusting girlfriend, the bumbling cashier at the booking counter, an employee at the course and a couple of other contract hires. They carry out the plan as per the text book alright, but the real trouble begins later, as usual. Things deviate from the schedule and needless to say, go awry. Thus follows a Tarantino-esque proceeding towards an immortal climactic scene.
When viewed today, it is inevitable that one is reminded of films like Reservoir Dogs (1992) and similar movies of the Tarantino age. The ultra-solemn genre of heist films is considered to be resurrected by the wry humour of Reservoir Dogs. But Kubrick had done the same even during the inception of the genre. Consider the scene where Sherry (Marie Windsor) is shot by her husband George (Elisha Cook). She goes down saying "It isn't fair. I never had anybody but you. Not a real husband. Not even a man. Just a bad joke without a punch line.". Now which director (but Kubrick) in his right senses would have made such a move in the age of Rififi (1954) and Asphalt Jungle (1950)?
The Killing is perhaps the oldest film with non-linear narration that I have seen. Multiple points of view give rise to different visual segments that overlap temporally and evoke a sense of thrill that is so uncharacteristic of the 50's. I don't know how the audience would have reacted then, but when viewed today, the film seems to have grown with time and its potency to enthrall audience has visibly become enhanced, considering the slew of films based on similar structures that flooded the 90's. The film provides ample scope for a remake, for it seems tailor made for the new audience.
Black comedy, that would go on to become a strong point in many Kubrick films, clearly shows its roots in The Killing. The movie's intense plot never becomes heavy handed, thanks to the presence of a comic thread throughout, be it in the strained relationship between the Peatty couple or be it in the intriguing arrogance of Nikki Arcane. Though the explicit oral narration becomes irritating at places, the film's dynamics have enough to overcome that. At a time when film-noir had become a genre and heist films had become a sub-genre, The Killing sought to break away from rigid rules and provide fluidity and hence novelty to the genre.
It is fascinating to see what Kubrick has churned out without the use of even one A-list actor. The Killing was enough to launch Kubrick big time and tell the industry that he had arrived. There was no stopping the master now.


There are few theatrical pleasures greater than witnessing the formidable Imelda Staunton graft fresh insights onto a well-known role: it can be almost as exhausting to watch as to do since you can't look away. Now following on from her re-illumination of Kath in Entertaining Mr Sloane, via Mrs Lovett in Sweeney Todd and Rose in Gypsy comes a coruscating performance as bitter faculty wife Martha in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Measuring her bile as though it were rationed, containing it, restraining, recharging with surface sweetness before spitting it hard again with the deadly aim of a cobra, she wipes the floor with husband George, and the screen with Elizabeth Taylor.
Game of Thrones' (no, I've still never seen it) Conleth Hill is every bit her sparring partner, a belittled domestic sluggard who turns avenging Titan in this fresh, urgent and sexually-charged version of Albee's fiercely-burning tragicomedy. He might put you slightly in mind of Donald Trump from the floppy haircut and vocal delivery, but his is such a considered, thoughtful, intelligent and novel reading of the character that it also deserves awards.
For those who have been living under a rock since the Burton/Taylor movie: George is a time-served but not highly-decorated history prof in a small-time American campus where Martha's father is president of the University. After a faculty party, they 'entertain' young Nick, a newly-appointed biology lecturer, and his bilious wife Honey to copious drinks – boy could everyone neck it in 1962 – and to some dangerous party games.
Although Edward Albee wrote it as a depiction and critique of 1960s mores, James Macdonald directs with a contemporary and aggressive sexual edge: Staunton's overt groping and open-mouthed kissing with boyish stud Nick is grotesque and enthralling at the same time. The way the production now handles Martha's serial but meaningless adulteries, Nick's ambitious willingness to sleep with her to further his career, and her detailed depiction of his 'floppy' failure to achieve 'such an impressive potential' further illuminates the societal changes over fifty years.
As Nick, Luke Treadaway gives good value as the handsome preppy academic saddled too early with an unequal wife, although he's somewhat slender of frame for a college boxing champ and smokes to punctuate his lines as though he only learned the technique in the last days of rehearsals. Imogen Poots' drunken, gauche Honey is a little secondary, but that may be because Albee had only limited interest in younger women either as characters or in life.
In fact, there's a suggestion he envisioned a version of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? to be played by four gay men – an older long-established couple in a destructive relationship, and a young and more idealistic one. Given that having children is no longer an exclusively heterosexual preserve, perhaps the time's come for such a revival.
Until then, you absolutely must not miss this one.


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GST FAQs – What is GST, Benefits, Implementation and More
GST stands for Goods and Services Tax that is levied by the Government of India. Since its inception, it has been surrounded by a lot of buzz. If you are also curious to know about it then here are a few FAQs that may help you get all the answers you need.
GST is an indirect tax that is levied uniformly across the whole nation. It aims to help India perceived as a unified common market. It is levied on the supply of services and goods. When the GST is levied on one stage of the supply chain, its credit is available in the next stage of value addition. This means GST is a tax only on value addition done at each stage. As a final consumer, you need to pay only the GST levied by the last dealer in the supply chain.
What are the Benefits of GST?
GST is beneficial for everyone, be it the consumer, the businesses, the industry, and the central and state governments. To know the key benefits and features of this tax, simply click here.
What State and Central Level Taxes are Subsumed into GST?
At the central level, service tax, central excise duty, additional excise duty, the special additional duty of customs and additional customs duty are subsumed.
At the State level, state value added tax or sales tax, octroi & entry tax, entertainment tax, central sales tax, luxury tax, purchase tax and taxes on lottery, betting and gambling are subsumed.
What is the Process of GST Administration in India?
The federal structure of the country demands that there should be two components or GST in India, State GST, and Central GST. The state collects the SGST and centre collects CGST. The input credit of CGST is available for discharging the CGST liability on output at every stage. The credit of SGST paid on inputs is allowed for paying SGST on output. Cross-utilization of credit is not permitted.
Is a specific transaction of goods and services taxed simultaneously under center GST and State GST?
Yes, CGST and SGST are levied simultaneously on the supply of all goods and services (barring exempted goods and services or transactions that fall below the prescribed threshold limits). Both are levied on the same value or price.
Is Cross Utilization of Credits between Goods and Services allowed under GST Regime?
Cross-utilization of CGST credit between goods and services is allowed. Cross-utilization of credit is also allowed in case of SGST. But cross-utilization of SGST and CGST is not allowed unless it is a case of inter-state supply of goods and services.
What is IGST and When It Works?
GST implementation is planned in such a manner that in cases of inter-state transactions of services and goods, the centre would collect IGST which stands for Integrated Goods and Services Tax. The amount of IGST roughly equals to CGST and SGST combined. An inter-state seller needs to pay IGST on the sale of goods to the central government. The seller also has the responsibility of adjusting credit of IGST, CGST and SGST, in this order only. The exporting state transfers the credit of SGST to the centre. The dealer who is importing the goods or services claims credit of IGST and discharges the output tax liability that includes SGST and CGST in his or her state. The centre transfers the credit of IGST to the importing state. All SGST on the final product is accrued to the consuming State.
What is the Importance of IT in GST Implementation?
To ensure smooth implementation of GST in India, the central and state governments have registered GSTN that stands for Goods and Services Tax Network. It is a not-for-profit and a non-government company that is responsible for providing shared IT services and infrastructure to state governments and central government, taxpayers as well as other stakeholders. The key goal of GSTN is to ensure that taxpayers get access to a standard and uniform interface while the Central, UT and State governments get shared services and IT infrastructure.
GSTN is also developing an IT infrastructure that includes a common GST portal to offer ease of registration, returns, and payments to all taxpayers. It also aims to offer backend IT modules for several states that will include registrations, processing or returns, assessments, audits, appeals, etc. The RBI, banks, accounting authorities and the states are also updating their IT infrastructure to ensure smooth administration of GST. When that happens, there would be no need to file the returns manually, taxes will be paid online, mis-matched returns would be generated automatically, and the need for manual interventions will also reduce. Almost all returns will be self-assessed.
How are Imports Taxed as per GST?
IGST is levied on all imports coming into Indian territory. It is collected along with the Customs tax. GST compensation cess is levied on demerit and luxury goods as per Goods and Services Tax (Compensation to States) Cess Act, 2017.
What are the Key Features of the Registration Procedures Under GST?
The registration process and GST rules are quite easy to follow once you know what to do. To know the registration procedures under GST, simply click here.
What are the Key Features of Proposed Return Filing Procedures Under GST?
The process of filing a return under GST is as simple as the registration process. To know how it's done, simply click here.
What are the Key Features of the Payment Procedures as per GST?
The key features are mentioned right here.
Electronic Payment Process- Paper is not generated at any stage.
Easy Payment Process – Payments can be made through Credit/Debit Card, Online Banking, RTGS/NEFT and even cash or cheque at the bank.
One-point interface for registration of Challan- GSTN.
Using single payment instrument and single challan
Common challan form that has auto-population features
Common accounting codes and set of authorized banks
What are the GST Slab Rates?
When wishing to know what is goods and sales tax, you must know the GST slabs list and GST rates. To get an idea of these rates, simply click here.
You might like to read:
Goods and Services Tax (GST) Benefits and Features
All You Need to Know About Filing GST Return Online
How to do GST Registration Online and Get a GST Number?
GST Rates and GST Slabs
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Beware of Additional GST on MRP and Discounted MRP Levied by Unethical Retailers


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Q: Wordpress Setting API data retrieve problem I am developing wordpress plugin using setting API. I was save the data but cant retrieve the data using this "get_option('pizz_text_field_discount');". I think that is problem but where is problem i cant find out this.
    function pizz_settings_init(  ) {

            register_setting( 'pizz_pluginPage', 'pizz_settings' );

            add_settings_section(
                'pizz_pluginPage',
                __( '', 'PizzaPOOL' ),
                'pizz_settings_section',
                'pizz_pluginPage'
            );

            add_settings_field(
                'pizz_text_field_discount',
                __( 'Discount Percent', 'PizzaPOOL' ),
                'pizz_text_field_0_render',
                'pizz_pluginPage',
                'pizz_pluginPage'
            );
    }

function discount_based_on_cart_total( $cart_object ) {

    if ( is_admin() && ! defined( 'DOING_AJAX' ) )
        return;

    $cart_total = $cart_object->cart_contents_total; // Cart total

    $percent = get_option('pizz_text_field_discount');

    $discount = $cart_total * $percent / 100;

    $cart_object->add_fee( "Discount ($percent%)", -$discount, true );

}


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The standard locking setting allows the lock be operated using a thumb or hand to turn the catch.
This allows the user to grip an object and engage the lock without having to maintain the grip themselves.
This innovative function allows the lock to be set so that as the trigger is pulled the lock automatically engages.
A very useful feature allows the jaws to be locked at half way.
This means the is a much shorter trigger pull required and can help with picking up or gripping more precise items.


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Daily Vaper
Heat-Not-Burn Sales Are Not Slowing
Carl V. Phillips Contributor
Recent headlines have suggested that the sales of heat-not-burn products (also known as "heated tobacco products") have slowed in Japan, the leading market for the products. The stock price of Philip Morris International, maker of the leading iQos (Marlboro HeatSticks) brand suffered their biggest ever drop, and pessimistic predictions were made about the promise of the category. The reality is, however, that Japanese sale of HnB continues to grow, at the expense of standard cigarettes.
Between the iQos launch in 2016 and the end of last year, the category captured about 16% of the Japanese market, with cigarette sales down sharply. British American Tobacco also has a product in the market and Japan Tobacco will be launching one soon. Japan is probably the best-case scenario for HnB, with a wealthy and tech-friendly population, relatively high cigarette prices, and a pent-up demand for alternatives (e-cigarettes containing nicotine are banned there and there is a strong cultural aversion to snus). Still, this is an impressive performance. Sales continued to creep up this year, which is even more promising. This is the supposed "slowing" of sales; it was not a reduction in sales, but merely a reduction in the rate at which sales were growing.
This contrasts with Japan Tobacco's failed experiment with their Zero Style Mint product in 2010. That product, basically a tube that let you suck room-temperature air across snus, was unsurprisingly not a satisfying experience. It did, however, have a huge sales bubble after it was introduced due to the pent-up demand for alternatives. The bubble collapsed after consumers discovered they did not like the product. The uptake of HnB was no bubble. The collapse in demand that might have happened did not.
The sales growth rate obviously could not last forever. The number of smokers who were ready to jump on any alternative is finite. With the product proving popular, more smokers will continue to switch, motivated by social contagion — i.e., the more people who are doing something, the more who tip into doing it. But there is an upper limit, with many smokers having no interest in switching, at least to a particular product (thus the value of having multiple options). Investors exhibited irrational exuberance, driving up the value of PMI stock based on the apparent assumption that the iQos would continue to take another ten percentage points of the market every year, forever, and perhaps would do so in other countries also. When that (inevitably) did not happen, the stock "crashed," meaning it dropped back down to a realistic value.
Anyone familiar with the modeling of e-cigarette uptake that I did six years ago would have been able to predict this. But no one asked me. The models show that a second period of fairly rapid growth is possible, due to social contagion effects, after an initial surge and plateau. Of course it is impossible to predict the exact numbers because we do not know how popular the product will be and how strong the social contagion effect is. It seems safe to predict that the ratio of initial to contagion effect is higher than for e-cigarettes. That is, the next growth phase will be relatively modest, even though it was larger for e-cigarettes. "Smoking" a HeatStick is not a big leap from smoking, whereas vaping raspberry strudel e-liquid from a box mod is a leap in behavior and technical knowledge that becomes much easier if friends are already doing it.
Outside Japan, there is also the issue of the pent-up demand for alternatives already being absorbed by e-cigarettes (or snus in a few North Atlantic countries). Again, Japan is pretty much the best-case scenario for HnB to become popular.
The situation in the U.S. is uncertain. The iQos and HnB more generally are pretty much the perfect products to get FDA approval as "modified risk" (i.e., lower risk) products or simply as new products. They are like cigarettes and made by major tobacco companies, and the FDA is far more positive about both of those than they are about independent vapor products. The FDA's scientific advisory panel issued an insane (non-binding) opinion about PMI's reduced risk claim, in which they endorsed the evidence there is huge reduction in exposure to harmful chemicals compared to smoking, but refused to endorse the conclusion that this means there is lower health risk. The FDA could choose to ignore this and grant approval as a "modified risk" product, or it could simply approve HnB products as new products.
This story, however, has an ominous subplot. Allowing these products on the market will make it easier to ban vapor product flavors or entire segments of the category. The argument will go that heat-not-burn products will appeal just fine to smokers who want a low-risk alternative without having "kid-friendly" flavors or USB ports. After all, just look at how well they have done in Japan.
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Carl V. Phillips


How Warning Letters and FDA Form 483 are issued by the Food and Drug (FDA) after the inspection of a drug manufacturing site.
A lot of pharmaceutical professionals have confusion between FDA Form 483 and Warning Letters. Both of these are issued by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after a regulatory inspection of the manufacturing facility and both are the way of communication.
FDA Form 483: Form 483 is used by the FDA to communicate the inspection observations. All observations are listed in descending order of their importance.
Form 483 is issued at the manufacturing site after the completion of the FDA audit. In other words, FDA officials communicate their inspection observations on Form 483.
● At the time of conclusion on inspection, findings should be discussed with the inspector and try to resolve the negative observations before the inspector leaves the site.
● Try to understand the message sent by the regulatory agency i.e. their positive or negative mood.
● Ask the questions regarding confusions found in the observations.
● Try to convince the inspector on observation with more related information on the observation. It may help to delete the observation from Form 483.
● Respond the FDA Form 483 within the 15 days otherwise regulatory agency will not consider it during the decision of the company.
● A good response to the FDA Form 483 may avoid the issuance of a Warning Letter.
Warning Letter: After the issuance of FDA Form 483 and completion of the inspection, a regulatory agency may issue a Warning Letter to the manufacturing site. When any serious issue is found regarding the quality of the product, a Warning Letter is issued by the higher officials of FDA after the review of the inspection observations. It contains evidence and detailed explanations for the observations.
A Warning Letter should be replied within the given time because delay can lead to the import ban. It may be asked for an extension of the time to justify the things.
Generally, FDA concentrates on the quality of the product and does not compromise with the product quality. Most of the Warning Letter issued by FDA has the quality or cGMP issues.
Both FDA Form 483 and Warning Letters are public notifications and these can be viewed on the FDA's website because these are published immediately publically on fda.gov.


The latest wireless standard 150 Mbps 802.11n Wireless Transfer data Rate. Great for streaming HD Video and Music.
Simply insert USB-N13 into your computer's USB port and press the WPS button on both the router and USB-N13.
Xlink Kai is a free software that enables PSP gamers to play system-link games via the Internet instead of via the local area network (LAN).
Latest wireless standard 150 Mbps 802.11n Wireless Transfer Data Rate.


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Q: how to manage vim plugin I want to know how do you manage your vim plugins.
As it is,
One of the biggest fun of using is that one can easily try many interesing new plugins, just download it and unzip it in under ~/.vim. But if you try too often and try too much, you might get trouble as confilct of key mapping , in compatitble script version, dpendency between different plugin .....
Then you want to remove some plugin ,kind of like rollback your vim to a sound condition. But, the rollback could be very painful . cus for some "giant" plugin, like perl-support ( it's great plugin, anyway), will consist of many vim scripts which spread in different dirctories. To remove single one giant plugin will be anoying, not too mention if you remvoe many plugin at one time.
In a word , I'm looking for good practice for managing vim plugins.

A: I have my vim directory in git.
All plugins that have an upstream public git repo are in ~/.vim/plugins-git/ as git submodules.  My vimrc sets the runtimepath to include the directories in ~/.vim/plugin-git/ so the plugins can stay self contained and can very easily be updated to the latest git commit.
The rest of my plugins are in ~/.vim/plugin/.
One script that's out there that makes this type of setup much easier is pathogen.vim.  pathogen.vim sets up all the runtimepath entries for you so you don't have to.  It's worth looking into for sure.  I don't use pathogen because by setting the paths explicitly in my vimrc I can quickly disable plugins if there are conflicts or incompatibilities like you mentioned.

A: Vundle definitely deserves a mention, as it makes vim plugin management ridiculously simple.
 1. git clone https://github.com/gmarik/vundle.git ~/.vim/bundle/vundle
 2. open up your vimrc
 3. Add your plugins (Bundle '<link to plugin>') <-- look at the example vimrc on Vundle github page
 4. :BundleInstall

I think Vundle was inspired from tpope's Pathogen plugin.

A: I like vim-addon-manager because it allows me to activate or deactivate a plugin by putting or removing it from the list of active plugins, which eases testing new plugins.

A: I versionning my vimconfig directory in github. So If I add a plugin I made a new commit. If I want remove it, I revert this commit.
After I link .vimrc in vimrc file in my directory and my .vim directory to this directory

A: I exclusivley install plugins via Vimballs. This way I can also keep plugins up-to-date across installations.
What I like about vimballs is that I can see directly where files came from. Otherwise I would probably something like git.

A: I'm working mostly on Windows, so this may differ somewhat for Linux, Unix and co. but if you help vimfiles you'll see that vim has an order of loading files. First comes the ones in $HOME directory (somewhere under Documents and Settings-Username on WinXP machines), then come the $VIM directory (your actual directory where vim resides) and so on ...
So, I have vim in a directory which consists of "stable" stuff. Whenever I wish to try out a new plugin, I put it in Documents and Settings... folder, and it gets loaded before the one in $VIM directory. That way I can easily upon not liking it, delete the new plugin. If I do like it, and it plays nicely with the ones I already have, it goes in the $VIM directory.
(this probably makes no sense the way I put it, but it works ... probably :)

A: *

*Synchronizing plugins with git submodules and pathogen
The pathogen plugin makes it much easier to manage plugins in my case I use with Mercurial. To plugins vimball stile:
    :usevimball ~/.vim/bundle/bundle-dir-name-here
    see :h :usevimball

A: I personally use this mappingmanager exactly for the same reasons.
(it allows you to switch between mappings easily)
demo: http://playterm.org/r/vim-mappingmanager-plugin-1318246417
download: http://vim.sourceforge.net/scripts/script.php?script_id=3768


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: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
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American singer-songwriter, record producer, and choreographer
Real name: Peter Gene Hernandez
How tall is Bruno Mars? 165 cm / 5 ft 5 in
When was Bruno Mars born? 08 October 1985
How old is Bruno Mars in 2020? 34 years
Where was Bruno Mars born? Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Nicknames: Little Elvis
Net worth 2019 (estimated)
How much does Bruno Mars worth? $90,000,000
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Eyes color: Dark Brown
Who is Bruno Mars? / Facts
His father nicknamed him "Bruno" at the age of 2 as he looked as chubby as wrestler Bruno Sammartino
Mars was added later to the name, as he would come from another planet, being different from the others
"Doo-Wops & Hooligans" was his first album, released in 2010 - it went #3 in Billboard 200 and #1 in UK, Germany, Canada, Ireland and Switzerland
Bruno had the role of Little Elvis in the movie "Honeymoon in Vegas" (1992). His other nickname comes from here
Mars loved to perform from an early age (4 years old). He was part of the band "The Love Notes" and he impersonated Elvis Presley
He was influenced by Michael Jackson and Prince
He was included in Time magazine's "100 Most Influential People in the World" in 2011
He is also vocalist in Doowops & Hooligans
Billboard Artist of the Year 2013
President Theodore Roosevelt High School
I think that success is having fun.
Music is not math. It's science. You keep mixing the stuff up until it blows up on you, or it becomes this incredible potion.
I can't even speak Hawaiian, but if you go there and listen to a Hawaiian song, you get captured because it's so beautiful, like the melody is just gorgeous and you know Bob Marley is on the radio every single day. It's very reggae-influenced down there. Basically, you haven't been to paradise if you haven't been to Hawaii
You pick up some fans and a handful of haters along the way.
It's probably the worst feeling in the world, when you're deeply and madly in love with a woman and you know she's not feeling you the same way, and you don't know why.
You can't knock on opportunity's door and not be ready.
I've learned people are watching, so don't do nothing stupid.
I guess if I'm a product, either you're chocolate, you're vanilla or you're butterscotch. You can't be all three.
I love the Sex Pistols. I'm a big Beach Boys fan and a huge Zeppelin and Queen fan.
I tend to overthink things. I'm not the guy who screams 'This is a world smash!' when I finish a song.
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