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I go ahead and declare the datetime object
import datetime
date_time_obj = datetime.datetime.strptime(lastStartTimestamp, '%Y-%m-%dT%H:%M:%S.%fZ')

But code fails with
ValueError: time data '2021-03-21T06:51:48.332-07:00' does not match format '%Y-%m-%dT%H:%M:%S.%fZ'

Is there a way to make datetime work?

A: lastStartTimestamp = '2021-03-21T06:51:48.332-07:00'
import datetime
dt = datetime.datetime.fromisoformat(lastStartTimestamp)
date_time_obj = datetime.datetime.strptime(lastStartTimestamp, '%Y-%m-%dT%H:%M:%S.%f%z')
print(dt)
print(date_time_obj)

output
2021-03-21 06:51:48.332000-07:00
2021-03-21 06:51:48.332000-07:00

Note, you can use datetime.datetime.fromisoformat().

A: Actually, @buran's answer works. However, if it doesn't, you can use the parse() method from the dateutil.parser to parse arbitrary date time strings:
from dateutil.parser import parse
lastStartTimestamp = '2021-03-21T06:51:48.332-07:00'
date_time_obj = parse(lastStartTimestamp) # 2021-03-21 06:51:48.332000-07:00

A: Use dateparser library.
pip install dateparser

Here's a small snippet
import dateparser
lastStartTimestamp = '2021-03-21T06:51:48.332-07:00'
dateparser.parse(lastStartTimestamp)

datetime.datetime(2021, 3, 21, 6, 51, 48, 332000, tzinfo=<StaticTzInfo 'UTC-07:00'>)

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Norris Afraid Of Backlash If He Gets Involved Verstappen And Hamilton Battle
There's no denying that Lando Norris has got the best view in the house of the Max Verstappen vs Lewis Hamilton battle at the start of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix tomorrow. After a superb qualifying session that sees him start a mega P3, Norris confessed he's feeling a little nervous.
An impressive 1:22.931 was enough to secure him P3 on the grid, albeit eight-tenths away from pole-sitter Verstappen's fastest lap. However, that blessing could turn out to be a curse for Norris.
The Brit has the unenviable position of knowing any move he makes has the potential to swing the championship fight one way or the other.
THIRD! WAHOOOOO!
— Lando Norris (@LandoNorris) December 11, 2021
Starting just behind the two title contenders has left him anxious about the potential backlash that would come flooding his way on social media if he were to get involved.
"I'm a bit nervous because I kind of want to just stay where I am and just watch everything unfold over the first few laps or even the whole race," he remarked.
"I also don't want to really get involved too much because it can cause a lot of controversy. I don't know whether to go for the move, not go for the move. I'll do my best, and if I have a chance, I'll go for it."
Any points would be helpful for Norris, who's locked in a championship fight of his own with Charles Leclerc, who'll start from seventh. Lando currently sits four points behind the Ferrari driver in sixth in the fight to finish the best of the rest in the drivers' standings.
Should Norris keep out of the Hamilton/Verstappen battle? Let us know in the comments below.
3 thoughts on "Norris Afraid Of Backlash If He Gets Involved Verstappen And Hamilton Battle"
Textuality says:
They'll be more scared of him than he should be of them. Sounds like a perfect chance for a win! 🙃
Mirai says:
He's in the perfect place to capitalise should Hamilton & Verstappen pull a Prost-Senna and take each other out of the race. I think he should hang back and let them crash, then take the lead and finally get himself the win that he deserves
Philip Grice says:
Hang back, heck no! Get in there lad. While they're watching each other you get in there and mix it up. It's their job to beat you and each other and it's your job to beat them both. They had chances to win the WDC in the previous races and failed. It's not your job to give them room. Go for the win. No more Mr Nice Guy.

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The fast-growing digital bank Monzo is close to raising £100m of fresh funding in a deal that will almost double its valuation and catapult it into the position of Britain's second-biggest fintech start-up.
Just six months after it raised money at a valuation of £1bn, the millennial-friendly bank is about to seal another funding round valuing it at $2.5bn (£1.9bn), The Sunday Times understands.
The cash injection, led by a new American investor, has been agreed by Monzo's board but could take several months to be signed off by the Prudential Regulation Authority. It will mean that Monzo's valuation has multiplied by almost 250 times since it first raised cash at an £8m valuation in June 2015.


Under the slogan "from Solferino… beyond the duty", the Lebanese red cross memorialized the memory of his fifteen martyrs in a ceremony held on San Joseph school's theatre at cornat shohwan under the patronage of Michel Suleiman, the Lebanese president, represented by the minister of environment Antoine karam, and a big attendance proceeded by the ex-minister Leila al-soloh hmadeh, Mr. Sami Dahdah, the Lebanese red cross president, in addition to the martyrs' families.
During the anniversary, all the speeches praised the volunteers' efforts and their unlimited sacrifices; those who rush quickly to save human's life unconcerned to what they may be affected by. They added, "This organization always endeavored to spread peace, serve society, and decrease people's pain impartially and without any discrimination in nationality, social rank, religious belief, or sectarian membership.


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Vehicular Equipment
This page is dedicated to vehicle equipment commonly issued to any type of combat vehicle or combat vehicle crew, as opposed to vehicle specific equipment such as tool kits, which are covered under the vehicle pages of this website. Things such as fire extinguishers, First Aid Kits, goggles and gloves and whatnot which are general issue are what is covered here. Although a bit of detail on the protractor is given here, since most reenactors probably wouldn't know what one is, whereas details on compasses are not covered, as compasses are generally familiar as a device to most reenactors, land navigation and navigational equipment will be covered in detail on another page.
First thing's first, and safety is always first. To the left is a WW2 vintage "Pyrene" fire extinguisher. I didn't know much about these, other than they were called pyrene fire extinguishers, until I got a couple of them. There are various manufacturers of these type of fire extinguishers, and they all look similar. But "Pyrene" was actually a brand name, and people have come to call this type of fire extinguisher a pyrene extinguisher the way everyone calls facial tissue "Kleenex", whether it's actually manufactured by "Kleenex" or not.
To the left are various first aid kits. The three metal boxes are all "Large Armoured Fighting Vehicle" first aid kits. The web first aid kit is a generic kit adapted from a binocular case.
As with much equipment of this type, there are various manufacturers and models that are compliant with the basic regulation patterns.
To the right are typical contents of a WW2 first aid kit, including bandages, wraps, epsom salt, mineral spirits and whatnot.
To the left are various British vehicle operator goggles. They came in clear lenses and tinted lenses. They were issued for protection against sund, dust and wind. They are most protective against the wind created by the vehicle moving at high speeds, particularly when one is trying to see what might be trying to kill you in the next woodline or bend in the road.
Also seen at the lower left of the left photo is a pair of WW2 sunglasses.
At right is a pair of vehicle operator gauntlets. These are used on the exposed hands of motorcyclists, tank drivers to protect against hot and cold steel laterals, etc.
One of the most important tools of a tank commander are binoculars. Binoculars are used for acquiring targets, spotting fall of shot, identifying friend from foe, and navigation. To the left are both leather and P37 pattern web binocular cases.
To the right are the binoculars themselves. The standard 6x30 binoulars of the british army were the No. 2 Mk II binoculars. Various manufacturers made them such as Barr & Stroud, and Taylor-Hobson. They are normally stowed on the vehicle and not carried around the neck.
To the left are the standard P37 pattern map case on the far left, and the vehicle map case on the near left. Vehicle map cases are larger, as vehicles operate over a much larger area than dismounted troops on foot. Therefore, a larger mapcase was made that could fold out and be laid on vehicle turrets and wheeled vehicle bonnets and whatnot.
To the right is seen the vehicle map case folded open, with pencil pocket on the right outer flap, and elasticated band to help hold maps in place.
To the left is the P37 map case, opened, showing the pencil pocket on the left, outer flap, and the clear plastic (vellum?) flap which covered the map itself, and could be written on with grease pencils. The back side of the map case, which can be seen to the right side of the photo, was hard pressed board, with clips to hold the clear flap flat against the map.
At right is a lensatic compass Mk III, along with a cardboard protractor for reading maps. This verse side of the protractor, with range scales for various map scales, and degrees 0 through 360 around the border.
To the left is a marching compass Mk I, and above it the same protractor showing the other side. It has an inch scale with graduated tenths, kilometer scale in 1/100,00, and yard scales for 1" and 1/2" to the mile scale maps. This protractor was definitely designed before the modern age of standardized cartography.
To the right are two models of flare gun, a tin of red flares, and a leather flare gun holster. A web flare gun holster was also introduced with the P37 pattern webbing, but leather wartime holsters are common.
To the left is shown the tin of flares in the above right phot, with the flares seen as packed in the tin. These are 1" (26.5mm) flares, which is the caliber of the flare guns. There were different colored flares so that single and multiple shots of combinations of colors could be used to send different messages.
To the right is the upper flaregun from the upper right photo. It is designed for armored fighting vehicle use. The barrel has a lug on it so that the barrel can be inserted into a hole in the armor of the vehicle, and then twisted so the lug locks it in place, and it can then be fired safely from inside the vehicle without the crewman exposing himself to fire.
Infrared Binoculars
Here is a pair of "R.G. Binoculars Type 6", redesignated "Tabby Type E" after 1942. Tabbies came in three production marks during the war, Tabby Type 6 Mk I, Mk II, and Mk III. The Mk II was the first production model and issue was begun in 1943. The Mk III was not available for issue until 1945, so it can be presumed that most of those that made it to the troops during the war were the Mk II.
To the left is a right side view, and to the right is a left side view.
To the left the Tabby is seen from the user's point of view, with the rubber face pad against which the face was pressed. This prevented light from the binoculars escaping in the dark as well as preventing the user from being injured in a jolting vehicle. To the right is the view from the end of the objective lenses, "looking down the barrel", so to speak.
Two sources of power were used in the Tabby, both from the vehicle batteries. 12v which was stepped up to 3000v to power the screens, and a low voltage to power the demisters for the Image intensifier tubes.
Because Tabbies required a 12v power source, any vehicle which used a 6v system, such as a jeep, needed a separate 12v battery to power the Tabby.
Tabbies were used by vehicle drivers travelling in convoys at night. They weighed almost 9 pounds, required special head harnesses and vehicle mountings to be used, and were not man-portable in combat. They were used in combination with IR vehicle headlight filter lenses and spotlights.
To the left is a view that shows the image converter tubes, and to the right is the underside, showing mounting bracket, tube spreader adjustment, and on-off knob.
It is estmated that over 30,000 sets of british IR binoculars and monoculars of the different types and marks were made during the war, based on the known production figure of approximately 100,000 CV144 converter tubes manufactured by the war's end. Churchill insisted that Tabbies be deployed as widely as possible, immediately upon availability, and put into operational use. The order of the production model Mk II at the beginning of 1943 called for an initial batch of 3000 Tabby Mk II, of which 2000 sets were for fitting into tanks. By the end of the war, tank periscopes were being produced that did not require a complicated mounting arrangement, but these probably didn't make it to the front. For more information on Tabbies, click on the "Tabby Tales" button below that will bring you to a four part article on WW2 night vision equipment on the Historic Military Vehicle Forum.
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Alice through the Looking Glass (PG for fantasy action, scenes of peril and mild epithets) Adaptation of Lewis Carroll's sequel to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland finds Alice (Mia Wasikowska) traveling backwards in time in order to save the Mad Hatter (Johnny Depp) from losing his mind. Ensemble cast includes Helena Bonham Carter, Anne Hathaway, Sacha Baron Cohen, Rhys Ifans and the late Alan Rickman.
X-Men: Apocalypse (PG-13 for violence, action, destructon, suggestive images and brief profanity) 9th installment in the franchise based on the Marvel Comics series finds Raven (Jennifer Lawrence) and Professor Xavier (James McAvoy) recruiting a team of young X-Men to prevent a seemingly immortal and invincible mutant (Oscar Isaac) from triggering an extinction-level event. With Michael Fassbender, Nicholas Hoult and Rose Byrne.
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Holy Hell (Unrated) Mind control documentary revisiting The Buddhafield, an ill-fated, religious sect located in L.A. in the Eighties which was run by a charismatic cult leader called Michel.
The Idol (Unrated) Against-the-odds biopic about Mohammed Assaf (Tawfeek Barhom), the Palestinian kid from Gaza who used a forged visa to enter Egypt where he proceeded to win the 2013 Arab Idol competition. With Ahmed Al Rokh, Hiba Attalah and Kais Attalah. (In Arabic and Spanish with subtitles)
Jia Zhangke, A Guy from Fenyang (Unrated) Reverentail biopic about Chinese filmmaker Jia Zhangke unfolding from the perspective of his Brazilian colleague, Walter Salles. (In Mandarin with subtitles)
Ma Ma (R for some nudity and brief sexual references) Character-driven drama, set in the Canary Islands, revolving around a young mother (Penelope Cruz) recently diagnosed with cancer who forges a friendship with a soccer scout (Luis Tovar) who just lost his wife and daughter in a car accident. With Asier Etxeandia, Teo Planell and Anna Jimenez. (In Spanish with subtitles).
Presenting Princess Shaw (Unrated) Prestige biopic about Samantha Montgomery, New Orleans healthcare worker-turned-Youtube singing sensation with the help of a stranger, Kutman, a pioneering composer/musician/video artist located half a world away in Israel.
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Hays Police (Kansas USA) are warning internet users after local banks heard rumor about the scam, which sends fake mails asking to confirm sensitive account details, as reported by TMCnet on December 23, 2008.
The Police claim that it seems no one is affected by the scam, but the trend of online banking indicates that anyone could be attacked. Hackers, who always search for the best way to deceive users into revealing their private details, have started a new scheme for attacking online users of bank.
The current scam does not ask users to enter their usernames and passwords. Rather, it directs them to click on the attached link which will lead them to a confirmation page.
A sample of the scam mail provided to the Police by Golden Belt Bank informs users that a server and site upgrade mandates clients to confirm their details and offers a link to do so.
Unlike other online schemes, the spelling and grammar in the inauthentic mails are correct and are written in a professional way that does not arouse suspicion. The Golden Belt mail states that they, similar to other financial institution, will never interact with users about their account only through mail.
Though banks can redeem any distortion caused by a member attacked, it can lead to tensions while the situation is solving.
Also, the Police emphasize to create awareness about ID theft and how to prohibit it. They also added that the major consequence of ID theft is phishing where users are asked to reveal their private details like PIN number or mother's maiden name for security check.
Therefore, the Police caution not to disclose private details unless users know whom they are interacting with. The Police also say that users should be extra vigilant if the mail comes from so-called bank or from police; the users should ask for number, call them and confirm.
The Yolo County District Attorney cautioned in the last week of December 2008 that in the current time of economic downturn, hackers have increased phishing attacks worldwide as many users are getting mails asking them for private information.


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Highway 1256 until reaching the entrance opposite Woranakhon School. Enter the entrance for 200 metres and turn left for another 200 metres. It is situated at Ban Kaem, Mu 5, Woranakhon sub-district. Its location is assumed to have been an area where Phraya Phukha had the ancient Pua town or Woranakhon town constructed to be governed by Chao Khunfong, his adopted son. At present, it is the Pua District Office. The word "Beng Sakat" means a miracle at a soil pit. When putting a wooden stick into the pit, the stick will be torn into pieces as though something bites it off. Moreover, a light appeared from the pit during the celebration.
The Phrathat and Wihan - assembly hall - were completed in 1283. Inside the chedi is enshrined the Lord Buddha relics which is considered as the centre of faith of the community. This Phrathat also represents the architecture of the Nan craftsmen. It is located on a high rise where a village below can be seen. Its surroundings is a grove, while its back side is a mountain. Therefore, the location influences the uniqueness and grandeur of the temple. During the rainy season, visitors will be able to see the green rice fields at the villages below.
The architectural characteristic of the assembly hall is its roof which is very sloping and low, presenting the Thai Lue local style of art or called "Tia Chae" shape. The hall is covered with 2 tiers of 2 series of shingle roof, made of golden teakwood, a local Thai Lue style of architectural art. The entrance gate represents the Lan Chang art style. Its renovation was conducted during the rule of Phraya Anantayot. Moreover, the Phra Kaeo image, whose hair was in gold, was enshrined in the Phrathat. The main Buddha image is in the local art style, on a masonry base known as Chukkachi base. Mirrors are attached at the back of the image according to the Thai Lue belief, while the engraved wooden doors are the local Nan art style.


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Harley Quinn Has Arrived
Posted on January 24, 2016 by lensebender
The new 'Suicide Squad' trailer dropped a few days ago, and Harley Quinn has arrived in full-force.
You might know actress Margot Robbie as that attractive naked set-piece from Martin Scorsese's 2013 film 'The Wolf of Wall Street.' She played the role well, but the script relegated her to a second-tier character in the screenplay. This next feature, from the DC Cinematic Universe, provides her with a role that is going to define her career – at least for the near-future.
The character of Harley Quinn (Dr. Harleen Frances Quinzel, M.D.) is decidedly unique in the DC canon. Created by writer Paul Dini and illustrator Bruce Timm, she is a relatively new addition, having been first introduced not in comic book form, but in 'Batman: The Animated Series' back in September of 1992. The character became so beloved that she was written into DC Batman comics shortly thereafter.
The Marvel and DC cinematic universes began with a 'fast and loose' approach to character and continuity. Ang Lee's interpretation of The Incredible Hulk in his 2003 film 'Hulk,' for instance, is a good example of how plot details and narrative structure ignored key traditional plot points in an attempt to create a stand-alone feature-film adaptation. The film was a disastrous flop. The notion of serializing these stories hadn't been considered possible in the early 2000s, and the only solution was to simplify the narrative and disregard the multitude of graphic novels that came before. After the 2008 success of 'Iron Man' – produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Paramount Pictures – a new market was identified and audiences began to see a tightening of canonical comic book lore.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe was born.
Rather than writing new stories that conflict with comic book canon, Warner Brothers and Marvel Studios have begun to retell, story-by-story, comic book tales that have been in the cultural ether for decades. Prior to the release of 'Iron Man,' the tech-genius superhero Tony Stark was barely even known to a majority of casual movie-goers. The success of the film adaptation has made Iron Man a household name. Missteps like 'Wolverine: Origins', which retconned beloved comic book characters like Deadpool (much to the disappointment of die-hard fans), are being reexamined. The mistakes of the past can't be undone, but there is nothing to prevent adopting more faithful story adaptations moving forward, which is precisely why we are seeing what appears to be a more true-to-comic 'Deadpool' film coming out in February.
Harley Quinn has always been a fan favorite – sexy, smart, and crazy-as-hell. Every man out there feels like he's dated her before. And, despite the scars, we all kind of want to date her again. Time will tell if 'The Suicide Squad' remains faithful to her cartoon and comic book origin story. Something tells me that DC has taken a lot of lessons over the past decade, and the tale will be properly adapted.
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Primary Colors (1998)

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by Curtis Edmonds -- blueduck@hsbr.org

One of my favorite television shows ever was a Discovery Channel
documentary on squirrels.  The show was investigating different
contraptions designed to keep squirrels away from bird feeders.  The
plucky squirrels were so successful (after a couple of dozen hilarious
attempts) at defeating the stratagems placed against them that the
producers finally created the world's first Squirrel Obstacle Course.
The heroic squirrel had to make impossible leaps, walk a tightrope,
climb a ladder, and even (I think) pedal a little squirrel bicycle, all
to get to the seeds in the bird feeder.  A true representation of the
triumph of the squirrel spirit.

Primary Colors isn't anywhere near as good as the squirrel show, but the
theme is the same, nonetheless.  John Travolta plays... um... an
empathetic baby-boomer Southern Governor with gray hair and a high, yet
hoarse voice.  The movie is about Governor "Jack Stanton", his 1992 race
for the Presidency, and the various obstacles along his path to the
White House.  Like our friend the squirrel, Stanton has to persevere
through all sorts of odd situations.  We see Stanton soliciting votes on
a New Hampshire streetcorner in the driving rain as if he were homeless
and looking for handouts.  We see him wearing a yarmulke and chatting up
Florida retirees about Medicare and Israel, and dealing with lesbian
hecklers in New York City.  We see him selling satellite technology to
the Chinese... wait, that's for the sequel.

We see a lot of the sheer physical effort it takes to survive a
Presidential campaign in Primary Colors, but the movie is mostly about
the moral effort expended.  Primary Colors raises deep moral questions
in the pragmatic context of politics:  When is it appropriate to run
negative ads?  How do you ask the candidate's wife if he's been sleeping
around behind her back?  If it's moral to research your opponent, is it
moral to use that research against him?  The mantra you hear in election
season is that campaigns should be about "the issues."  To its credit,
Primary Colors is about moral issues and the buffeting those issues
receive on the campaign trail.

It's also about politics.  Political junkies will find much to carp
about in the presentation of politics in the movie -- you never, ever,
not even once hear any reference to fundraising, which is unthinkable in
a novel about campaigning -- however, director Mike Nichols manages to
capture much of the energy, nerves, and confusion that surround a
political campaign.   The set design, from the motel rooms to the
storefront headquarters is authentic in its shabbiness.  The casting is
phenomenal.  The large roles are famously well-cast (especially Billy
Bob Thornton as James Carville), but the smaller roles are filled
imaginatively:  Rob Reiner as a schmaltzy Miami talk-show host, Larry
Hagman as a ghostly Presidential contender, former Dukes of Hazzard
actor-turned-Congressman Ben Jones as a media advisor.

The script follows the famous novel closely -- perhaps too closely --
and although the twists in the storyline are awkward, they parallel the
awkwardness of the 1992 campaign.  I was, for a while, incredibly
distracted by the comings and goings of the assorted staff members, the
subplots that sputtered and went nowhere, until I realized that
campaigning is distracting in just that way, and that real-life subplots
don't always play out.

However, Primary Colors qualifies as a disappointment because what we
see on the movie screen is so at odds with what we know of real life.
Part of this is due to the unhealthy, interest we show in our leading
politicians.  Travolta plays a character based on a man whose private
life over the last six years has been scrutinized to an extent surpassed
only by the fictional protagonist of The Truman Show.  As a result, we
all think we know the President, and although Travolta does a fine job
of impersonation, he doesn't measure up.  Primary Colors gives us
nothing more than a superficial caricature of the real candidate.  His
worst enemies will concede that Bill Clinton is a thoughtful and
intelligent man, well-versed in public policy.  Travolta's character has
no grasp of public policy other than a desire to do big things, very
little personal warmth or charisma, and seemingly compulsive eating
habits.  The vague, buffoonish and broad characterization of the Clinton
character strikes me as more than a little unfair -- and this is coming
from a reviewer who is a confirmed right-winger, mind you.

In the same vein, Billy Bob Thornton may be perfectly cast as James
Carville, but he is wretchedly underused and cheaply stereotyped as an
ignorant redneck, no smarter than the role he played in The Apostle.
Adrian Lester has a smarter role as the narrator/campaign manager, but
he's saddled with a naive idealism worthy of the misfit volunteers who
people the storefront offices and make copies.  Only Maura Tierney, in a
too-brief role as media spokesman, has the appropriate level of
intelligence and cynicism you'd expect from a veteran political
operative.

Paradoxically, both the least and most most crudely drawn performances
in Primary Colors are the best.  Emma Thompson sheds her English accent
to play Travolta's long-suffering wife.  She manages to wrench a
profound and moving performance from the lines she's given, playing a
character with the intelligence, sensitivity and guts to deal with the
stress of the campaign and her husband's cheating heart.  Kathy Bates,
as a political troubleshooter -- or "Dustbuster", as she terms herself
--  is the most broadly overdrawn character in a movie full of overdrawn
characters.  She acts like a cartoon character throughout the movie,
screaming and brandishing guns, she redeems that performance with a
touching and pivotal role in the movie's climax.

But placing these performances aside, the heart of Primary Colors is
Travolta's Clinton.  With the tragic death of Phil Hartman, Travolta may
be the best Clinton impersonator out there today.  It's unfortunate that
Travolta's performance in this movie is more "Saturday Night Live" than
"Saturday Night Fever".  Primary Colors is a dishonest look at a
frequently dishonest political culture, and a misuse of quality actors
and moviemakers.  Nevertheless, there are enough positive things about
the movie to make a trip to the video store worthwhile -- unless, of
course, the Discovery Channel runs that squirrel documentary again.

Rating:  B

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Columbus Services, Inc., Plaintiff-appellant, v. Preferred Building Maintenance, Inc., and Richard D. Brown, John E. Bremer, Forrest S. Tarr, Wally G. Gast, Raymond A. Gast, and Fred C. Gast, Defendants-appellees, 398 F.2d 80 (6th Cir. 1968)
US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit - 398 F.2d 80 (6th Cir. 1968) July 23, 1968
R. Malcolm Cumming, Grand Rapids, Mich., for appellant; Wallson G. Knack, Warner, Norcross & Judd, Grand Rapids, Mich., on brief.
Niel A. Weathers, Grand Rapids, Mich., for appellees; H. Rhett Pinsky, Law, Buchen, Weathers, Richardson & Dutcher, Grand Rapids, Mich., on brief.
Before EDWARDS, CELEBREZZE and McCREE, Circuit Judges.
PER CURIAM.
This action arose out of a contract between the plaintiff, Columbus Services, Inc., a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Pennsylvania and defendant, Preferred Building Maintenance, Inc., a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Michigan. The individual defendants are officers and/or stockholders of the defendant Corporation [hereinafter all parties defendant are referred to as "defendant"].
On May 15, 1963, plaintiff entered into a contract with defendant, at that time known as Columbus Services of Michigan, Inc. Plaintiff in addition to providing the name "Columbus," undertook to supply the defendant with complete information on the operation of a custodial service business, and to hire and train a district manager who would reside in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and who would be qualified to manage on a full-time basis the defendant's business. Defendant agreed to reimburse plaintiff for the salary of the district manager and for the expenses of other personnel sent by plaintiff to Michigan. The original term of the contract was five years, although defendant was given an option of cancelling the contract on six months' notice. The contract provided that plaintiff would receive seven per cent of the gross receipts as compensation.
In the spring of 1964, plaintiff and Lear Siegler, Inc. of Grand Rapids, Michigan, reached an agreement providing that plaintiff would furnish consulting services for janitorial work at the Lear Siegler plant. Shortly thereafter, plaintiff agreed to negotiate a new contract that would allow the defendant to participate in the proceeds of consulting contracts such as the Lear Siegler contract. Both plaintiff and defendant agreed that the term of the contractual arrangement between them should be extended in the new contract.
The contract, executed on June 1, 1964, in effect restated generally the terms and conditions of the 1963 contract. Relevant changes included an increase of the life of the contract to fifty years by automatic renewals at the end of each five year period, an addition of certain covenants restricting competition in the event of termination, and a clause providing that the defendant would receive forty per cent of the net profits from consulting contracts and sixty per cent of the net profits of janitorial supplies sold by plaintiff to parties under consulting contracts. Plaintiff was also authorized to name two members to corporate defendant's Board of Directors.
To fulfill its obligations under both the 1963 and 1964 contracts, plaintiff entered into an employment contract with Carl Miller on May 15, 1963, in which Miller agreed to manage the defendant's business. After performing for almost a year, the defendant terminated its relationship with plaintiff in May of 1965. Miller also terminated his relationship with plaintiff at approximately the same time.
In its complaint, plaintiff alleged in Count I that the defendant, as a result of its breach of contract, had continued to engage in business, utilizing plaintiff's trade secrets, know-how, and techniques. In Count II plaintiff alleged that the defendant wrongfully and intentionally induced Miller to breach his contract, and that "at defendant's request, Carl Miller, to plaintiff's detriment, did divulge valuable information of a confidential and unique character including trade secrets and techniques to defendants."
The District Court, having before it a motion to dismiss, made on behalf of the defendant, and certain documents and depositions, treated the motion to dismiss as a motion for summary judgment and granted it. It held that the covenants not to compete were void because prohibited by Michigan Statutes Annotated § 28.61, which says in part:
"Contract not to engage in business; illegality.
Section 1. All agreements and contracts by which any person, co-partnership or corporation promises or agrees not to engage in any avocation, employment, pursuit, trade, profession or business, whether reasonable or unreasonable, partial or general, limited or unlimited, are hereby declared to be against public policy and illegal and void." M.S.A. § 28.61 (1962), [Comp. Laws Mich.1948, § 445.761].
It also held that the plaintiff could not maintain the action since it had not qualified to do business in Michigan, as required by Michigan Statutes Annotated § 21.94 [Comp.Laws Mich.1948, § 450.93, Pub.Acts 1956, No. 97]. It specifically held that the record before the Court allowed the holding that the plaintiff's activities constituted intrastate rather than interstate commerce and were thus subject to the Michigan Statutes.
After due consideration of the briefs and arguments the Court is of the opinion that the conclusions of the District Court cannot be substantiated without more fully exploring the factual problems which underlay the legal conclusions. Factual problems as to whether plaintiff's business in Michigan was intrastate or whether it had interstate aspects of importance, the underlying facts on the basis of which covenants not to compete must be judged, the necessary facts to require adjudication of the trade secrets issues, and others, are matters which can best be resolved only after a full inquiry into the facts upon trial of the merits.
"This Court has on several occasions expressed the view that a trial judge should be slow in disposing of a case of any complexity on a motion for summary judgment, that while such a judgment wisely used is a praiseworthy and timesaving device, yet such prompt dispatch of judicial business is neither the sole nor the primary purpose for which courts have been established, and that a party should not be deprived of an adequate opportunity to fully develop his case by witnesses and a trial, when the issues involved make such procedure the appropriate one. (Citations omitted).
"It is often the case that although the basic facts are not in dispute, the parties in good faith may nevertheless disagree about the inferences to be drawn from these facts, what the intention of the parties was as shown by the facts, or whether an estoppel or a waiver of certain rights admitted to exist should be drawn from such facts. Under such circumstances the case is not one to be decided by the Trial Judge on a motion for summary judgment." S. J. Groves & Sons Company v. Ohio Turnpike Commission, 315 F.2d 235, 237-238 (6th Cir. 1963).
We are of the opinion that this case requires a full inquiry into the facts under the usual trial procedure. From the record before us we cannot say that it is clear that "there is no genuine issue as to any material fact." Accordingly, the judgment entered below is vacated and the case is remanded for proceedings consistent with this opinion; in so remanding we express no judgment on either the validity or the fairness of the contract.
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Nurses focus on pandemic challenges while looking to the future
The current and ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and systemic racism dominated discussions at the 2020 American Nurses Association (ANA) Membership Assembly, which was held virtually for the first time.
More than 400 representatives from ANA's constituent and state nurses associations (C/SNAs), the Individual Member Division (IMD), organizational affiliates (OAs), the ANA Board of Directors, and others attended the June 19 governance meeting.
At the Assembly, representatives adopted a resolution on racial justice, heard about COVID-19's impact on nursing, learned about ANA initiatives, and approved a revision to the ANA dues policy.
"2020 has emerged as a year of challenges that would have been hard to imagine in January as we launched a new year, one filled with energy and excitement as we began the much awaited 'Year of the Nurse and Midwife,'" said ANA President Ernest Grant, PhD, RN, FAAN, as he opened the meeting.
Grant described the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, its stress on nurses and the healthcare system—including shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE) and confusing changes in guidance—and the social and economic upheaval caused by shutdowns.
"Nurses have faced these challenges with grit, resilience, and kindness, embracing a common spirit of being in this together," Grant said.
Another critical issue affecting nurses and the nation in 2020 is systemic racism, brought to the forefront by police brutality that led to the death of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man.
"Racism is a longstanding public health crisis that impacts mental, spiritual, and physical health," Grant said. "COVID-19 has exacerbated this crisis and added to the stress in Black and other communities of color, which are experiencing higher rates of infection and deaths."
Grant called on nurses to use their voices for change. "Our code of ethics obligates us, as nurses, to be allies and to advocate and speak up against racism, discrimination, and injustice," he said. "This is non-negotiable."
Additionally, Grant updated the Assembly on ANA's actions toward strategic priorities he identified for his presidency: to increase the diversity of nursing, increase the relevance of ANA to nurses, increase nurses' engagement with consumers and, through that, elevate consumers' understanding of the value of nursing.
Racial justice resolution
Assembly representatives adopted a resolution: "Racial Justice for Communities of Color," which was proposed by the ANA Board of Directors.
The resolution said, in part, "The ANA 2020 Membership Assembly condemns the brutal death of George Floyd and the many other Black, Indigenous, and People of Color who have been unjustly killed by individuals within law enforcement. Such cruelty and abject racism must not go unchallenged. ANA and nurses everywhere are again called to action. Collectively, we must emerge from silence and speak with one strong voice as leaders and role models of compassion and empathy for our patients, families, communities and most importantly, towards one another. Our voice is our commitment to making a difference in all that we do for those we serve."
ANA, along with the C/SNAs and the IMD, pledged to oppose and address all forms of racism and discrimination, among other actions.
COVID-19's impact on nursing
Elaine Scherer, MAEd, BSN, RN, immediate past president of the North Carolina Nurses Association and chair of the ANA Leadership Council Executive Committee, facilitated a discussion about the future of nursing in a post-pandemic world.
Tobi Lyon Moore, MBA, CAE, CFRE, who is CEO of the Iowa Nurses Association, ANA-Michigan, and the Wyoming Nurses Association, spoke about how nursing education will need to adapt.
"We will have to come up with innovative ways to teach nursing outside of a traditional classroom setting," Moore said, referring to the difficulties of offering clinical space for students while maintaining social distancing. Nursing programs should increase their focus on community health and primary care, she said.
Moore brought up the need for improved disaster preparedness, correct PPE use, and for nursing organizations to engage with members in new, meaningful ways to remain relevant.
Washington State Nurses Association President Lynnette Vehrs, MN, RN, said that both the COVID-19 pandemic and the protests against racial injustice have put a spotlight on health disparities. Science-based, infection prevention practices also should be brought to the forefront.
In addition, nurses should participate in regular media training to increase the presence of nurses in the media as sources for expertise about the pandemic. It will also be important to maintain strengthened relationships with policymakers and other groups of influence.
North Carolina Nurses Association President Dennis Taylor, DNP, ACNP-BC, NEA-BC, noted that COVID-19 is already shifting nursing workforce needs. Nurses require more education and training in emergency and pandemic care, as well as in telehealth, he said. Taylor also noted the importance of funding for school nurses and greater access to healthcare to address disparities.
Attendees called in and submitted comments on a number of topics, including frustration over changing Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines and concern about the health of individuals in detention centers, prisons, and jails in the face of the pandemic. Grant said that the ANA Board of Directors would take those comments into consideration.
In her report to the Assembly, ANA Enterprise Acting CEO Debbie Hatmaker, PhD, RN, FAAN, reviewed the ANA Enterprise strategic goals and how the enterprise has quickly adapted in the face of COVID-19.
"While 2020 has not been what anyone anticipated, this year is transforming the nursing profession and elevating nurses' roles in the healthcare team in the eyes of consumers," Hatmaker said.
The Enterprise launched the online COVID-19 Resource Center in February to offer the latest informational and educational resources, including answers to frequently asked questions, advocacy updates, and stories from nurses on the frontlines of the pandemic. The ANA COVID-19 Webinar Series provides free, on-demand webinars on topics relevant to the pandemic. As of June, more than 138,000 individuals had registered for the webinars.
Together with the C/SNAs, ANA has maintained a strong commitment to advocating on behalf of frontline nurses. Hatmaker highlighted legislative, regulatory, and grassroots campaigns, including one call to action that generated 350,000 letters to Congress calling for improved PPE. After many years of advocacy, nurses celebrated passage of the Home Health Care Planning and Improvement Act and reauthorization of Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs, included in the CARES Act.
In addition to being a resource for nurses, ANA has been an in-demand source for media, Hatmaker said, with close to 150 interview requests that netted more than 400 news articles. These opportunities included live television and radio segments and published op-eds. The Enterprise's social media platforms have garnered more than 43 million impressions, more than a million engagements, and 44,000 new followers during the COVID-19 crisis.
The American Nurses Foundation's Coronavirus Response Fund for Nurses has provided support, with more than $2.1 million in direct financial aid through Nurses House, 230,000 free hotel nights for ANA members through the Hilton room night program, a text-to-give campaign, and the financial TaylorMade Driving Relief golf event. The Well-Being Initiative for mental health was launched in partnership with ANA, the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, American Psychiatric Nurses Association, and Emergency Nurses Association.
Hatmaker noted the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) customer-focused response to the pandemic, providing flexibility and solutions when nurses faced challenges in obtaining certification, and providing support for Magnet® hospitals and the accreditation program. In-person conferences were rescheduled, with an ANCC Virtual Summit™ set for Oct. 7-8, 2020, and a combined ANCC Magnet® Conference, Pathway to Excellence® Conference, and ANA Quality and Innovation event planned for May 1-3, 2021, in Atlanta.
ANA's relevance at the national and state levels during the COVID-19 crisis showed itself in historic membership growth, with over 14,000 new members joining in April through May.
"It takes an Enterprise to battle a pandemic," Hatmaker concluded. "It takes all of us, collectively, to do that. Our work continues and we will need to reassess our priorities regularly. While the economic conditions are challenging, we will continue to demonstrate our relevance on behalf of the nurses we serve."
The Assembly honored fallen nurses with the annual Nightingale Tribute, which includes nurses who have died due to COVID-19, with a reading of the poem "He/She was there" by Duane Jaeger, MSN, RN. Read the tribute here.
After the meeting, eligible representatives voted remotely to elect leaders to serve on the ANA Board of Directors and Nominations and Elections Committee. They also approved proposed revisions to the ANA dues policy that provide a structured process for increasing membership dues to ensure that revenue from membership keeps up with increases in expenses. The revised policy allows ANA to consider increasing member dues every 5 years, with the first potential increase to occur in 2025. A review mechanism will take place before any dues escalation.
— Elizabeth Moore is a writer at ANA.
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For The Love Of Volunteering
How do some volunteers find the time to give, and keep going? Two public officers dedicated to giving back to the community share their tips.
Sarah Hadi Devaraj at the Animal Lovers League with her cats.
Most people look forward to sinking into their beds after a long day at work, but not 31-year-old Sarah Hadi Devaraj. The senior producer and video presenter at the Ministry of Communications and Information usually spends another four hours after her knock-off time volunteering at the Animal Lovers League.
Almost every night for five years, Sarah has been lending a hand to the animal shelter, home to some 500 cats and dogs. There, she feeds the animals, walks a dog or two, and cleans their kennels. Shortly before midnight, she rushes to catch her last train home, travelling from the shelter at Sungei Tengah in the west to her home in Tampines. The next day, the cycle repeats.
Her love for animals
Growing up, Sarah always wanted a furry companion. Her parents fed her with tales of battle scars from feral animals, hoping to quench that desire. But it didn't take long for Sarah's calling to find her.
It began with a cardboard box left outside her family home. Faint meowing cries filled the air as she opened it, revealing a ginger kitten. "I brought the animal in, and that just sealed the deal," Sarah says. For the next eight years, she would embark on a cat rescuing frenzy. At its peak, her family home housed 12 felines.
That came to a halt when a disgruntled neighbour lodged a complaint against her. Sarah was forced to choose between her home and her cats. As it was her parents' home, not her own, the choice was painfully clear: the cats could not stay.
Saved by the shelter
Without a full-time job then, Sarah could not afford the steep rates of pet boarding. She reached out to the Animal Lovers League, a no-kill shelter that was then at Pasir Ris. The owners sympathised with her plight and allowed her to rent a space for her cats at a nominal fee.
At first, Sarah's visits to the shelter were solely to visit her cats. However, she soon found herself "falling in love with everyone else" – animals and people.
She says: "The animals I've been lucky to cross paths with have taught me strength and loyalty beyond human comprehension. The humans I've met, they've taught me compassion, empathy, patience and resilience."
Sarah also helps to bring the dogs out for walks at the Animal Lovers League.
Sarah now prefers to dedicate her time to the shelter, finding greater purpose in helping out there than spending a long night out with friends or watching TV at home.
"If I'm going to be tired, at least I know that I've done something with that time," she says. "It's depressing if I go home at seven o'clock. I wouldn't know what to do."
Find out more about Animal Lovers League and how to help: bit.ly/ALLvol
Catherine Soh and getai (live performance) singer Ken Lua getting ready to perform at the St Luke's Hospital on a Saturday afternoon.
Spreading joy through tunes
For 29-year-old Catherine Soh, it was her love for singing that motivated her to volunteer.
Catherine is a digital forensic examiner at the Singapore Police Force. When she's not helping investigation officers use IT to crack their cases, she goes from ward to ward at hospitals and nursing homes, delighting old folks with classic tunes.
"I love singing, so I wanted to contribute in my own way," says the trained singer, who has been volunteering since early 2018.
Her preference for old-school Mandarin hits led her to gravitate towards an older audience. Children wouldn't appreciate Deng Li Jun songs, she says, referring to the late iconic Taiwanese songstress Teresa Teng.
Catherine's performances have, to her surprise, made an impact beyond just entertainment. The upbeat melodies often free the seniors from their inhibitions.
One elderly patient, while doing physical therapy, started moving and grooving to Catherine's singing, all while holding onto a nurse to keep her balance. "It made everyone laugh when the nurse exclaimed: 'She hasn't even progressed in her walking and now she's dancing?'" Catherine recalls.
Other times, more sombre pieces catapult her audience back to the past, such as their days of dating. Reminiscing about their old days evokes nostalgic sentiments, says Catherine. "They will have tears, but they will thank me later."
Catherine brings along a portable speaker and mic as she goes ward to ward to sing for the elderly.
Bittersweet moments
Her most poignant memory is of singing for a palliative care patient. She had been told by the hospice staff that he was no longer responsive. Yet, when she sang, the patient did his best to hum along too, despite the immense physical toil on him.
Even in his weakened condition, the patient summoned enough strength to nod when Catherine asked if he wanted another song. Shortly after, the patient passed on. "I got to enjoy that final moment with him," Catherine says.
For Sarah and Catherine, volunteering can be emotionally taxing. Learning to handle their emotions comes with the task. Catherine has struggled at times to keep her composure after seeing the seniors' reactions. Sarah once plunged into despair after a dog she grew attached to succumbed to kidney failure.
But such moments have only shown them how worthwhile volunteering is, with both learning more about themselves through such experiences. For Catherine, it's realising the soft spot she has for the elderly and how much joy just a few hours of singing can bring to the old folks. "People may not see it, but every little bit we do for the elderly means a lot to them," Catherine says.
For Sarah, it is knowing with clarity what she finds important in life, how to prioritise them, and having the discipline to be someone the shelter's dogs, cats and other volunteers can rely on.
"Volunteering is serious business. These are real lives, not something to be taken lightly," she says. "Help is needed all the time and causes don't stop once a CSR programme end."
Learn about Public Service Cares at pst.gov.sg (intranet) and volunteering opportunities at bit.ly/volunteer_sg
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1.1 When God is Good Motors was founded?
1.1.2 How to book for God is good motors online.
God is good Motors is a highly reputable transport company in Nigeria thus making it have a significant number in the list of the most popular transport companies.
This reputation this company has is as a result of many factors such as the modern and high tech state of its transport facilities, technological innovations, and deployment of automated processes in its daily operations.
What will you say of a company that has enabled a flawless online booking portal for its full growing customer base? With its online booking facility, many travelers can easily book online from the comfort of their homes thereby avoiding the stress of going to their offices altogether.
Recently, God is good motors re-strategized and rebranded to become GIGM.com.
It is growing on the need for it to meet all the needs of its subsidiaries. It operates from other parts of the country with branches in 10 states of Nigeria while their Headquarter is in Benin, Edo state, Nigeria.
We want to show you all you need to know about this great and innovative Nigerian Transport company as regards its online booking technology, pricing model and other locations it has a presence in Nigeria.
… Are you set for this journey? Let's go.
When God is Good Motors was founded?
The birth of God is Good Motors came as a family venture with Late Deacon Edwin Ajaere and his wife Mrs. Stella Ajaere being the founders. Their vision in starting this business is to build a world class transportation company that will travel between different states of Nigeria.
They launched the company with a 14-seater bus that traveled from Benin to Lagos as its first journey of the company.
In 1998, the Ajaere's family began fully their transportation company with the duly registered name under God is good motors. As time went on, there was an addition of other buses and this led to the expansion of the company.
….. Late Edwin Ajaere died in March 2009.
Immediately after his death, his first son Chidi Ajaere took over the helms of leadership and ownership as the group Chairman and Chief Executive Office of the transport company.
Remember, we earlier told that God is good motors is one of the most popular transport companies in Nigeria.
One of the factors that contribute to this is its deployment of technology in its operations. It is one of the few transport companies in Nigeria that are technologically advanced.
The technology is deployed is in the online booking of transport tickets.
….With ease and comfort, you can book for your ticket from any part of Nigeria.
All that you need do is to book online, make payments with your ATM cards and travel. It's as simple as that!
How to book for God is good motors online.
Visit the God is good motors corporate website at www.GIGM.com.
Create a user account from the website and then log in.
Alternatively, you can download their mobile app directly to your phone from android play store or iOS platform.
Launch the app from your phone.
Fill out all necessary details. The details that are important are – your state of departure, the nearest terminal for departure, destination Terminal, Number of Tickets. After you have filled all these details, click on the "Book Now" icon on the website or mobile app.
On the succeeding page, tab on the "View seats" button close to your selected bus and departure time.
Choice your desired seat and click on "Continue" Fill your personal details and also your next of kin details. Click on "Terms and Conditions" to view it. Select your preferred payment method depending on the kind of cards with you. Select your appropriate card type and supply all needed card details accurately.
After you must have done the outlined steps above, click on the "Pay" button.
It will finalize your booking process…..
You will receive an SMS and email from God is good motors as a confirmation for a successful booking.
With its bus hire service, you have a wide range of options to pick from. It has a large fleet of sound vehicles that will deliver great values to you. GIGM.com has bus terminals operating in four out of the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria but it has coverage for all zones with its bus hire services.
That means you can use its bus hire service for any part of Nigeria.
The GIG group also provides courier services for the teeming Nigerian population. It does this through its sister company known as the GIG Logistics.
Its Courier services cater to the local, domestic, corporate and international delivery needs of its customers.
Their head office is at 1 Wole Ariyo Street, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, Nigeria.
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This program provides grant money to eligible multifamily projects, with elderly tenants, that are owned by nonprofit private organizations. So that they can make substantial capital repairs to the property. In the way of rehabilitating and modernizing or retrofitting aging structures in the dwelling units or the common areas. These repairs must relate to a immediate threat to the safety and health and quality of life for the tenants. This program is designed to provide a one time assistance for emergency items that could not be afforded within the operating budget of the facility.
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Z pasją (fr. Le brio) – francusko-belgijski komediodramat z 2017 roku w reżyserii Yvana Attala.

Film miał swoją prapremierę 25 października 2017 roku na Montpellier Mediterranean Film Festival. Do kin trafił 17 listopada 2017 roku. W Polsce nie był dystrybuowany. Zdjęcia nagrywano w Paryżu (m.in. na Uniwersytecie Paryskim i w Palais de Justice) oraz w Créteil. Plan zdjęciowy trwał od 2 listopada do 9 grudnia 2016 roku.

Nagrody i nominacje
Jest to jak do tej pory najważniejsza rola 25-letniej wówczas Camélii Jordana, która otrzymała za nią nagrodę Césara dla najbardziej obiecującej młodej aktorki. Z pasją było też nominowane do nagrody głównej 43. ceremonii wręczenie Cezarów jako najlepszy film, zaś Daniel Auteuil otrzymał nominację za najlepszą rolę męską. Na Biografilm Festival reżyser Yvan Atall otrzymał za niego Nagrodę Publiczności. Kolejne dwie nominacje film otrzymał na Lumière Awards: dla Daniela Auteuil jako najlepszego aktora i Camélii Jordana jako najbardziej obiecującej młodej aktorki.

Fabuła
Bohaterką filmu jest Neïla Salah (Camélia Jordana), Francuzka pochodzenia algierskiego. Wraz z mamą i babcią mieszka na przedmieściach Paryża, a jej chłopak Mounir (Yasin Houicha) jest kierowcą Ubera. Właśnie rozpoczyna studia prawnicze na Uniwersytecie Paryskim. Gdy spóźnia się na pierwszy wykład, znany z kontrowersyjnych wypowiedzi profesor Pierre Mazard (Daniel Auteuil) rzuca pod jej adresem szereg rasistowskich uwag. Za kilka miesięcy stanie przez to przed komisją weryfikacyjną. Za radą rektora uczelni, by zyskać w oczach komisji, profesor przygotowuje Neilę do konkursu oratorskiego. Dalsza część filmu opowiada o trudnej współpracy wykładowcy z jego uczennicą. Pokazuje też jaki wpływ ma zdobywane wykształcenie na relacje Neili z jej chłopakiem i dawnym otoczeniem.

Obsada
 Camélia Jordana jako Neïla Salah
 Daniel Auteuil jako profesor Pierre Mazard
 Yasin Houicha jako Mounir
 Nicolas Vaude jako rektor uczelni
 Nozha Khouadra jako mama Neili
 Zohra Benali jako babcia Neili

Przypisy

Belgijskie filmy z 2017 roku
Belgijskie komediodramaty
Filmy w reżyserii Yvana Attala
Francuskie filmy z 2017 roku
Francuskie komediodramaty
Filmy kręcone w 5. dzielnicy Paryża

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Elections to the North Central, Sabaragamuwa and Eastern Provincial Councils will be held on Saturday. These are not mere elections to three Provincial Councils, but are decisive in that the masses should be vigilant as various interested elements, both here and abroad, are yearning to put their agendas in motion.
It is an open secret that the Tiger cohorts and a section of the Tamil Diaspora are going hammer and tongs to reactivate the separatist ideology after the LTTE was crushed militarily in May 2009. Tiger sympathisers and LTTE leaders abroad have been working hand in glove with several international organisations and some Western politicians who depend on the Tamil Diaspora votes.
These elements have spared no pains to uphold the utopian idea of a separate state. It is still fresh in people's minds how the lavish funding of LTTE front organisations abroad had helped several Western politicians and certain international organisations.
Taking Sri Lanka to task and attempting to haul the country's leaders who gave the much-needed political leadership to eradicate terrorism and eliminate the LTTE leadership before an international war tribunal are foremost among the many goals of the LTTE cohorts in the West.
Exerting pressure on the Government through various international organisations and enlisting the support of politicians in certain countries in the West who support them is another ploy by LTTE sympathisers abroad.
The US-led resolution at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), had no doubt, kindled fresh hopes in the remaining LTTE leaders abroad. Though the top LTTE leadership had been vanquished during the 2006-2009 battle against terrorism, the second-rung Tiger leaders abroad are doing their damnedest to strengthen their international network and raise fresh funds to keep their separatist dream alive.
The Tamil National Alliance (TNA), in the meantime, is also making a subtle attempt to adopt the same LTTE stance as the sole representatives of the Tamils. Nevertheless, the fact remains that neither the LTTE nor the TNA was accepted by the majority Tamil community as their sole representative. When the LTTE had subjected the Tamils to untold misery, the TNA did not utter a word on behalf of its own community and acted as puppets on a string.
In the absence of the LTTE, the TNA, which was at one time remote-controlled by the Tiger leadership from their Wanni hideouts, is now trying to capture the hearts of the Tamils. The Eastern Provincial Council election has turned out to be a money-spinner for the TNA which is hell-bent on exploiting the Eelam dream of the LTTE cohorts abroad.
An unprecedented volume of funds has been channelled to TNA coffers by certain Tamil Diaspora members in the hope that the former Tiger proxy party could keep their separatist dream alive. Some Tamil Diaspora leaders are under the illusion that the TNA could democratically achieve what Velupillai Prabhakaran and his goons failed in their bloody struggle.
Hence, the country is now at important crossroads with all eyes of the international community focused on the people's verdict at the forthcoming Provincial Council elections. A fresh mandate for the ruling United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) will not only shatter all those dreams, but would also send a clear signal to the international community that the masses strongly support the people-friendly Government.
With terrorism eradicated and the Security Forces' liberating the country from the clutches of LTTE terror under the sagacious political leadership of President Mahinda Rajapaksa, voters in the East will get another opportunity to elect their representatives to the Provincial Council. They must weigh the pros and cons and take into account their improved lifestyles after the scourge of terrorism was eliminated. The mega development projects launched, not only in these three provinces but in all others, are taking the country to new economic horizons.
People in the North and the East have been given a new lease of life. The two provinces are developing at a rapid pace of around 22 percent, compared to the country's near eight percent overall growth rate. When resettlement and demining are fully completed, elections to the Northern Provincial Council too would be held next year.
Considering the President's landslide victory with a majority of over 1.8 million votes at the 2010 Presidential election, and the near two-thirds majority the UPFA had secured at the general election that followed, the masses are set to strengthen the hands of the leader who had liberated the nation.
People in the North Central, Sabaragamuwa and Eastern Provinces should take a closer look at the progress Sri Lanka has made since President Rajapaksa took office in November 2005, when terrorism was at its peak and the economy on the verge of collapse. Since then, Sri Lanka has recorded unprecedented development in all spheres.
Sending another clear signal to the international community by winning the forthcoming Provincial Council elections would be important for the country's stability and economic development. Since President Rajapaksa will be the Head of State till November 2016 and the UPFA holds over two-thirds majority in Parliament till April 2016, it is the bounden duty of one and all to give the ruling party a fresh mandate at the Provincial Council elections as well.
Shady elements, both here and abroad, on the other hand, could resort to despicable attempts to take undue advantage if power in the Provincial Councils goes into the wrong hands. This could pose a threat to the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Hence, it is of utmost importance that one and all extend their gratitude and sincere support to the leader who saved our nation with the right political leadership.
Opportunist Opposition politicians, mainly in the TNA, are teaming up with certain Western forces, whose prime objective is to get rid of an administration which does not dance to their whims and fancies. Those who love this country should sink their differences and unite at this decisive hour.
Certain Western countries, which attempted to resuscitate the moribund LTTE till the last stages of the Security Forces' battle against terrorism, did everything in their power to have a 'leader' who would sacrifice anything and everything to appease the West. With providence, Mother Lanka thwarted such conspiracies in January 2010 and President Rajapaksa won a thumping six million votes, and a fresh mandate.
The time has now come for voters to teach a good lesson to all sinister forces - both here and abroad, which work according to their secret agendas. The masses, no doubt, will give a clear-cut mandate to President Rajapaksa again with an absolute majority at all three Provincial Councils to counter Western conspiracies and usher in economic prosperity.


When you have a bench warrant (misdemeanor) or an alias capias (felony), life can be pretty unnerving. At any moment, you could be taken into custody.
That may also apply when you are outside of the State of Florida.
If you have a felony warrant of any kind, including a probation violation warrant, you can expect to be extradited should you be picked up anywhere outside of the county in which the warrant was issued. This includes being extradited back to Florida if you are staying out of state.
While a misdemeanor bench warrant will likely not result in your extradition if you are outside of the State of Florida, you could certainly be taken into custody in any Florida county.
If you are traveling internationally, you can be detained and even taken into custody by foreign law enforcement officials. If you are trying to clear U.S. Customs upon your return to the United States, you can be assured that you will be taken into custody if you have an outstanding warrant.
If you have a warrant, it is not wise to attempt international travel as being detained and arrested in a foreign country could turn into a nightmare.
If you have a bench warrant or alias capias in Miami-Dade County or Broward County, you may contact me to discuss your situation further.


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Blackjack is a highly sophisticated yet easy game to follow. Loved by many across the globe, dating back many centuries, the game has evolved to become one of the most widely-played casino games today. Every casino in the UK – big or small – features this game. Surprisingly the origins of blackjack aren't entirely agreed upon. Some say the game's beginnings lie with French casinos in around 1700. The game used to be called Vingt-et-Un, which translates to twenty-one (21) in English. Many firmly believe it was "extracted" from then-popular French card games like French Ferme and Chemin de Fer. According to another popular belief, the Romans also liked to play this game (or something like) using wooden blocks. When it started becoming popular in the 18th century, casinos would provide special bets to attract more players. One popular bet was the 10-to-1 odds of a participant holding a Jack of clubs or spades with an Ace. With time, casinos gradually got rid of this bet, but the name Blackjack stood the test of time. In this article, we discuss the origins of blackjack via noteworthy events.
Blackjacks Growth in Popularity
French elites and royal courts thoroughly enjoyed Vingt-et-Un, Napoleon Bonaparte, and King Louis XV's mistress included. Napoleon enjoyed playing the game during his leisure time. He would often play it to relax or celebrate after a victorious battle. Rumour also has it that he disallowed card games among his soldiers because he thought they would distract them from their duties. The game's popularity eventually brought it to North America. Around the late 18th century, French Colonists saw the legalisation of the first banked game in New Orleans. Later in 1931, Blackjack evolved to become the card game staple it is now when Nevada received its gambling state legalisation. Owing to the European colonisation period, Blackjack became increasingly more popular worldwide. As of now, more than 140 countries feature this card game. Talk about double standards, Napoleon!
Card Counting
Edward Thorp's "Ten Count System" is largely credited with the rise of Card Counting in blackjack. The Card Counting blackjack strategy came into operation somewhere around the 60s. Players would use the strategy to determine whether the next hand would offer a relative edge to the player or the dealer. Gamblers would use the strategy to try to overturn the game's house edge. They usually did such a thing by tallying both low and high-valued cards that the participants could see. The Card Counting Strategy helped reduce potential losses when the overall count did not appear favourable. An interesting bit of trivia is that the Card Counting method was also called card reading. That is since it involved obtaining an adequate count on the number to maximise trick winning.
Edward Thorp's Contributions
Edward Oakley Thorp is an American mathematics professor who taught at MIT. Thorp is also responsible for inventing the card counting system. He used the mid-1900s (20th century) computers to determine whether tracking the cards would offer an edge over the game. He then visited Las Vegas casinos to give his theories a test run. It turns out his theories worked – he won so much money he was eventually banned from playing. He published his conclusions and rules in his book "Beat the Dealer" in 1962. That was when card counting rose in popularity. At one point, Las Vegas casinos were not doing well as the card counting technique was in full swing. That was when the Griffin Agency stepped in. In 1967, a Las Vegas private investigator came up with the idea of publishing a book featuring infamous card counters and gambling cheats. In addition, the agency aimed to offer investigative and surveillance services to casinos. The efforts successfully revealed many players gambling under false names and aliases.
Atlantic City saw the legalisation of gambling in 1976. Atlantic City's first legal casino, i.e., the Resorts International, was established in 1978. Only four years later, in 1982, Ken Uston, a renowned blackjack player, won a lawsuit against casinos in Atlantic City. The end result of this was that New Jersey-based casinos became prohibited by law from kicking out players. Another legal proceeding led to casinos requesting the Control Commission to let them limit bets if they involved counting cards.
Modern Day Blackjack
In the contemporary blackjack era, many things have changed over the past two decades. The increasing reach and popularity of the internet led to many land-based casinos going online, providing digital versions of their games to gamblers. Popular modern casinos, much like land-based casinos, also offer a secure environment for gamblers to play blackjack. Players get several payment options, making deposits and withdrawals easier for them. Online casinos also feature advanced live dealer versions of the game, offering players a close-to-reality experience, all the safety measures included. While the modern version of blackjack features the usual fifty-two-card pack, newer variations of the game also feature more decks. In fact, in many blackjack versions, players can shuffle several decks together. With millions playing online blackjack games daily, it is obvious that the digital world is the future of this game.
Blackjack Trivia to Impress your Friends
Blackjack is one of the oldest gambling games, dating back to the late 16th/17th century.
The game offers the best odds, with a house edge of 0.5 to 1 per cent on a card deck. The odds also do not change based on the number of participants.
In the game, an ace card with any card counting as ten, i.e., Jack, King, or Queen, is a "Blackjack."
Al Francesco, an American blackjack player, came up with the concept of Blackjack teams.
Blackjack and Beyond
To this day, blackjack remains a favourite among avid gamblers. From the relatively simple rules to the complex strategies, blackjack is the perfect game for many, whether they are beginners or seasoned veterans. Since blackjack involves elements of skill and luck, many guides and strategies to become successful have surfaced over the years. Since the game itself is so versatile and simple, playing it online can be just as exciting online as it is in real life. The game has significantly evolved since its advent, now featuring many new thrilling variations for eager players.
Considering the game has been around for so many centuries, you could rightly say it has truly stood the test of time. Combine this with the rise of online casinos and the growing popularity of live and online blackjack. It's pretty safe to say that blackjack is not going to disappear anytime soon!
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