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Traveling to Europe? A Country-by-Country Reopening Guide
On Friday, the European Union recommended lifting the ban on nonessential travel for visitors from the United States just in time for the summer season, which is crucial to the E.U.'s economy.
While the bloc aims to take a coordinated approach to travel this summer, the recommendation is nonbinding and member states will be allowed to set their own requirements for travelers from individual countries based on their own epidemiological criteria.
Visitors from outside the bloc who can show documentation of having received E.U.-approved vaccines — including those from Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson — will be allowed to enter E.U. countries without having to take a test or quarantine upon arrival. The bloc will also allow people to travel from countries it considers epidemiologically safe, regardless of their vaccination status. (Any passengers transiting through Britain on their way to other European countries should check with the authorities in their final destination to determine whether they may be subject to rules governing arrivals from Britain, where there has been a spike in cases involving the highly contagious Delta variant.)
The European Union's "safe list" also applies to Europe's border-free Schengen Zone, which includes non-E.U. countries such as Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein.
Some European countries are already allowing in American travelers with vaccine or testing requirements. Denmark, for example, has announced that Americans who are fully vaccinated with a European Medicines Agency-approved vaccine, may enter without being tested, as long as it has been at least 14 days since their last shot, according to the U.S. embassy in Denmark.
Here is a guide to some of the continent's most popular tourist destinations, explaining what is required for entry and what to expect if you do visit. This list will be updated as countries change their policies and when others open their borders. Ceylan Yeginsu
Jump to: Croatia, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
State of the virus
Like other countries in Europe, Croatia experienced a third wave that appears to have peaked in April. Since then, daily cases have steadily decreased. Croatia's Institute of Public Health tracks cases on this website but doesn't provide figures on deaths. According to World Health Organization data, from May 10 to May 16 Croatia had 239 Covid-related deaths (daily average: 34) and 5,896 new cases (daily average: 842). About 31 percent of adults in Croatia have had at least one vaccine dose while nearly 10 percent have been fully vaccinated, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.
Unlike some other European countries, Croatia makes no distinction between tourists and other travelers, applying the same conditions for leisure travel, essential family and business. Visitors from the European countries on the E.C.D.C.'s so-called green list (which varies constantly) can travel without restrictions. Those coming from European countries not on the green list must provide one of the following: a negative Covid test, proof of vaccination or a certificate of recovery. Finally, visitors from outside Europe must provide the same evidence (either a negative Covid test, a vaccination certificate or a certificate of recovery) and provide evidence of accommodations paid in advance or proof that they own property in Croatia, according to the government website. Travelers are advised to fill out the Enter Croatia form to speed up the process.
On June 1, Croatia and six other E.U. states began issuing vaccination certificates to citizens, and accepting them from visitors, to better streamline travel within the bloc. The free certificate, featuring a QR code, is available in digital or paper form, and indicates if a traveler is fully vaccinated against Covid-19, recovered from the disease or has received a negative virus test result. The rollout of the certificate program for the entire bloc (27 countries) is expected July 1. It is not yet available to travelers from the United States.
Currently, no direct flights operate between Croatia and the United States, but United Airlines and Delta Air Lines will launch seasonal direct flights from Newark Liberty International Airport and Kennedy International Airport in July, said Ina Rodin, an official with the Croatian National Tourist Office.
Croatia has universal health care and the quality of medical facilities are in line with European standards. Rapid antigen and PCR tests are widely available, with contact information listed on Croatia's Institute of Public Health website. Those who develop symptoms of Covid-19 while in Croatia should contact a Covid-dedicated call center by dialing 113 or one of the designated medical facilities.
This country of 5.8 million was averaging 659 virus cases per day as of June 10, down from just over 1,000 per day in mid-May and well below last year's peak of around 3,500. Testing is widespread and the positivity rate is holding steady at below 1 percent. Vaccinations are also picking up, with over 43 percent of the population having received at least one dose as of June 8.
Since June 5, fully vaccinated travelers from the United States, Canada and several other countries have been allowed to enter Denmark, including for tourism, with no requirements for testing or quarantine. Fourteen days must have passed since your last shot before entry. Any visitors who transit through Britain will need to comply with Denmark's entry rules for Britain. More information (in English) is available from the Danish government, as well as on the website of the U.S. Embassy in Denmark. Travelers who cannot find the information they need online can call Denmark's official arrivals hotline, +45 7020 6044.
Denmark's hospitals are under little strain because of the pandemic. Across the country, 120 people were hospitalized with Covid-19 as of June 10, with 22 in intensive care. Testing is widespread and, at many testing centers, visitors can obtain a test free of charge. Check this list provided by the government to find the testing sites that serve foreigners.
Covid-related restrictions in Denmark have eased considerably over the past two months. Museums, amusement parks, movie theaters, stores, bars and restaurants are now open, although guests may be asked to provide either proof of vaccination or a recent negative test to gain entry. Restaurants and bars are now allowed to remain open until midnight, but clubs and other nightlife will remain shut until Sept. 1. Mask requirements are also being phased out: As of June 14, masks will be required only while standing up on public transportation. Check here for the latest English-language updates on Denmark's Covid-related regulations.
Karen Nedergaard, general manager of the Absalon Hotel and the Andersen Hotel, both in Copenhagen, said that she was happy to read the recent news about Denmark's opening to vaccinated tourists from the United States and elsewhere. Normally, both of her hotels would be full for most of the summer, she said, but their current occupancy is around 35 percent. "I think we are going to see a pickup over the summer," she said.
Anyone who makes the trip will have plenty of attractions to choose from. An immersive museum dedicated to Hans Christian Andersen — author of "The Little Mermaid" and "The Princess and the Pea," among many other fairy tales and other works — will open on June 30 in the writer's hometown, Odense. The capital city's Tivoli Gardens amusement park will host Michelin-star pop-up restaurants throughout the summer. And in August, Copenhagen and nearby Malmo, Sweden, will co-host WorldPride and EuroGames, an LGBTI inclusive sporting event. Paige McClanahan
Bars and restaurants can operate but customers must be seated outside. The only indoor dining allowed is in hotels. There is a 10 p.m. curfew for shops, restaurants and other businesses. While beaches, thermal spas, parks, zoos and most museums are open, nightclubs are closed.
The general mood seems relaxed, and people seem eager to return to quasi-normal life and welcome tourists. Croatia's economy heavily relies on tourism, accounting for almost 20 percent of the country's gross domestic product according to 2018 data from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
"Most people have a normal social life," said Kresimira Kruslin, 30, a lawyer in Zagreb. "The general feeling is very optimistic. Young people feel comfortable going out for drinks and things like that," she said. "Some people are more cautious than others, but I don't know anyone who is scared." Anna Momigliano
France's positivity rate and case numbers have dropped steadily over the past month, thanks to the country's accelerating vaccination campaign and a national lockdown that was announced at the end of March. As of May 17, the seven-day average for daily new confirmed cases was just over 14,000, down from more than 45,000 one month earlier. The share of tests that are positive has similarly dropped from around 10 percent to 4.5 percent over the same period. And after a slow start, the pace of the vaccination campaign has recently picked up. As of May 17, nearly 31 percent of the French population had received at least one dose of vaccine, and 14 percent were fully vaccinated. Universal adult eligibility for vaccination will open up on May 31.
As of June 9, France is once again welcoming visitors from outside Europe. Passengers arriving from the United States and other countries on France's "green list" are required to show either proof of vaccination or a negative PCR or antigen test performed within 72 hours of entering France. In the meantime, Americans wishing to travel to France can check the website of the U.S. embassy for more information.
Pressure on France's health system has eased considerably, with the number of patients in the country's intensive care units dropping from a high of more than 6,000 on April 26 to just over 4,000 on May 18. In a move that should appeal to tourists and public health officials alike, France will make PCR tests available to all visitors free of charge this summer, France's European affairs minister, Clément Beaune, recently told an interviewer. Anyone who tests positive should isolate and call a local doctor's office if needed; for medical emergencies, dial 15.
Nonessential stores are reopening, outdoor dining has started, and the national curfew has been pushed back from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Museums like the Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay are also opening their doors, as are theaters, movie theaters and cultural sites across the country, including the Château de Versailles and the Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey. Disneyland Paris will reopen on June 17. The next easing of nationwide restrictions will come on June 9, when France's curfew will be rolled back to 11 p.m., and limited indoor dining will be permitted. The last of the major restrictions will be lifted on June 30, when the curfew will be abolished and larger gatherings will be allowed, opening the door for the summer festival season. But even after all of the lockdown measures have been eased, visitors to France should expect to encounter mask requirements and social distancing measures, including limited capacity at museums, restaurants, stores and other establishments.
It's been a long spring in France, and for many here, the annual grandes vacances can't come soon enough. Restaurants just opened for outdoor dining, and people flocked to the tables, despite chilly, rainy weather in much of the country. But the prospect of summer vacations may be as important to the national economy as it is to the French spirit. The tourism industry accounts for nearly 8 percent of France's gross domestic product and supports some two million jobs. "We need, we want, in good health conditions, to remain the top tourist destination in Europe and the world," Mr. Beaune, the French official, said. "This is an economic issue for us." Paige McClanahan
After a scary third wave that peaked in mid-April, infections in Germany have been plummeting. On June 18, there were about 10 infections for every 100,000. In Berlin — a city of 3.6 million people — there were only a dozen new infections recorded as of June 17. Across the country, about 1,000 Covid patients are occupying I.C.U. beds. But there are clouds on the horizon: Though it accounts for fewer than 10 percent of new infections, authorities say it's not a matter of if the Delta variant eventually dominates new infections but when.
As of June 18, over half of the population had received at least one vaccination shot, and nearly a third were fully vaccinated. Within the European Union, Germany has one of the highest rates of vaccination.
Germany opened its border to U.S. tourists on June 20. Passengers arriving by plane must present a negative PCR test or proof of vaccination before boarding. Once on German ground, no quarantine is required. If you are not flying in directly, check the website of the Robert Koch Institute, the German version of the C.D.C., for arrivals from "at risk countries."
During the pandemic a lot of resources were put into expanding coronavirus wards, so care is efficient and professional in Germany's mostly state-of-the-art hospitals. Finding a good doctor who speaks English should not be a problem. However, currently, private doctor's offices are inundated with people looking to get vaccinated, so if you have any kind of emergency, it is best to go to the emergency department of the local hospital. The phone number for medical emergencies is 116-117.
Covid-related restrictions are set by Germany's 16 individual states, so rules will be a bit different in Berlin (which is its own state) and Munich (which is the capital of Bavaria). Expect to see plenty of outdoor dining, beer gardens, outdoor events and no curfews (unless infections in a particular district flare up). For certain activities, like museum visits or cultural events, you may need to make a reservation. The biggest asset in making your stay in Germany comfortable is your proof of vaccination (which you'll want to keep with you at all times), because it allows you to skip any tests that might be required. If you are not yet fully vaccinated, you'll have to make use of Germany's network of quick test centers. Certain activities, like dining indoors may require a negative test result for those without proof of vaccination.
Germany's international tourist board runs a handy website in English that provides an up-to-date overview of local rules in individual states.
Medical masks or even FFP2 (similar to N95) masks are generally required on all public transport, national train lines, stores and indoor public spaces. Children under 6 generally don't require masks.
After what seemed like endless months of lockdowns, Germans are ready to get out and enjoy social and cultural life again. This could be one of the great seasons for travel in Germany. Christopher F. Schuetze
Greece is recovering steadily from its latest coronavirus wave, which reached its peak in early April. As of May 18, the average daily case count had fallen to just over 2,000, down from a peak of more than 3,000 on April 5. Similarly, the share of coronavirus tests that are positive dropped to 4.3 percent on May 13 from 6.8 percent on April 1.
Nearly 28 percent of the Greek population had received at least one dose of vaccine as of May 18, while more than 16 percent were fully vaccinated. Those who work in the country's tourism industry have been prioritized in the vaccine rollout, as have a number of the islands. The country's health minister announced last week that residents of tourist-heavy islands such as Mykonos, Santorini and Corfu are next in line to receive their doses.
On arrival in Athens, travelers will need to present a certificate of vaccination, a negative coronavirus test no more than 72 hours old, or proof of recovery from Covid-19 within the past nine months. Passengers may also be subject to random rapid testing at the airport; anyone who tests positive will be put up at a local hotel for at least 10 days, along with their traveling companions, at the expense of the Greek government. Details on the rules of entry can be found here. Anyone planning to fly within the country will be subject to the same requirements as those arriving from abroad.
Greece, like Croatia and five other members of the European Union, began offering vaccination certificates to its citizens on June 1. The certificate program is not yet available to travelers from the United States.
Greece's medical facilities, which have struggled from years of underfunding, were severely strained during the recent spring Covid-19 wave, but the pressures have eased over the past few weeks. Seventy-eight percent of Greece's intensive care beds were occupied as of May 12, down from 88 percent in late April, according to the Greek government's Covid Observatory. Any visitor who tests positive while in Greece should self isolate and contact a local doctor's office if needed; in a medical emergency, dial 166.
Life in Greece is beginning to feel normal again as the government peels away the various restrictions of the country's months-long lockdown. Outdoor archaeological sites reopened earlier this spring, while restaurants and cafes once again began offering outdoor service (with a maximum of six people per table) on May 3. Greece's museums have been open to all — with masks required and social distancing measures in place — since May 14. Open-air cinemas kicked off their summer season on May 21, while spas, wellness centers and outdoor theaters are scheduled to reopen before the end of the month. A pared-down curfew remains in place, from 12:30 a.m. to 5 a.m. Ferry services to the islands are up and running, with limited capacity and mask requirements.
Greece jumped ahead of many of its European neighbors in opening up to vaccinated or Covid-negative tourists from the United States and a handful of other countries. The tourism industry accounts for roughly a quarter of total employment and more than a fifth of Greece's gross domestic product, so restarting the industry is critical to helping the country recover from 2020, when the economy shrank by 8.2 percent.
"Unfortunately, after more than 10 years of economic hardship, tourism and food is our only industry," Kostas Tzilialis, who works at a cafe and bookshop in central Athens, said recently. "We don't produce cars or machines. So we have to open our industry right now. Let's hope that people will be careful and the vaccines will protect us." Paige McClanahan
Since January, Iceland has had only several hundred confirmed cases of the coronavirus. The daily count is currently in the single digits, after a relatively sharp rise in mid-April (peaking at 27 cases). As of May 20, roughly half of adult Icelanders had received at least one vaccine dose. Most fully vaccinated people are over 60; authorities expect to finish vaccinating the oldest age group, people with pre-existing medical conditions and frontline essential workers later in May. Unlike some of its Nordic neighbors, Iceland has not suspended the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine, putting its efforts ahead of the European curve.
Vaccinated visitors with an approved vaccination certificate or proof of previous infection must undergo a PCR test, which is provided free of charge at the airport, and quarantine until their test results come back negative; results are reported within 24 hours via a local tracing app.
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Tourists who are not vaccinated need to quarantine for five days at a government-provided quarantine hotel (the stay is free of charge). Before arrival, they need to register and provide a negative PCR test that is no more than 72 hours old. More details on the rules of entry can be found here.
Domestic flights operate without any requirements beyond wearing a face mask, and public transport is generally on a normal schedule.
With one of the highest life expectancies in Europe, Iceland has an advanced health care system. On May 20, the country's hospital had only four Covid patients.
In case of symptoms, visitors can call 1700 (on an Icelandic line) or +354 544 4113 (from any phone) to get tested. The local emergency number is 112.
Iceland has weathered the pandemic without ever resorting to the near-total social and economic shutdowns enforced in many other European countries. The success is partly a testament to its tiny population — about 360,000 people — but is also the result of decisive action by authorities, with rapid testing available early in the crisis. The country's strict requirements still make it hard for everyone but vaccinated people to visit.
Gyms, pubs, restaurants, museums — just about everything — remain open, with limitations on late hours and crowds. Mask-wearing is required indoors and is strictly enforced.
Tourism is the island's largest job sector and the economic pain has been felt particularly by the thousands of migrants who came to Iceland during the previous boom years. While the unemployment rate is expected to remain high this year, local business leaders claim traffic is improving by the week.
On a recent chilly morning in the northern town of Husavik, two American tourists, Kevin Campbell and Susan Montgomery, from Oregon, were on their sixth — "or seventh" — trip to Iceland. "Locals value the presence of tourists these days," Mr. Campbell, 69, said. Earlier that morning they had tried to enter Husavik's iconic wooden church, but the door was locked. "Then a lady from a nearby store came running with a key this big," Mr. Campbell said — indicating with his hands something that was the size of a milk carton — "and showed us inside."
On Husavik's harbor — made famous when the town was featured in the Netflix film "Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga" — two rival whale-watching companies were competing for business. Nearby, restaurants offered multiple versions of fish, with one chalkboard highlighting the word "fresh." Egill Bjarnason
Italy seems to be exiting a third wave of the pandemic that appears to have peaked in March. New cases and deaths are in constant decline. From May 10 to May 16, Italy had 1,369 deaths (daily average 195) and about 50,453 new cases (daily average 7,207), according to W.H.O. data. Hospitalizations have gone down by 49 percent in the past month, according to the Italian research foundation, Gimbe.
More than 17 percent of adults are fully vaccinated and 38 percent are at least partially vaccinated, according to the E.C.D.C.
Italy makes a distinction between tourists and those traveling for other reasons, such as businesspeople or students. Visitors from Europe, Israel and Britain can visit Italy without quarantining, regardless of their reason, but need to take a coronavirus test. Visitors from the United States and other non-European countries that are considered low risk (Japan, Canada, Australia and Singapore) can also come regardless of their motivation, but need both a coronavirus test and a 10-day-quarantine. Americans avoid the quarantine if they take special "Covid-tested flights" that require taking a test both before and after the flight, and submitting an E.U. digital passenger locator form. These Covid-tested flights are already available from New York and Atlanta to Milan and Rome, and will soon be offered to Venice and Naples. From countries considered high risk, only travel for essential reasons (such as business, study or medical care) is allowed, and no travel is allowed from India and Brazil.
Italy has one of Europe's best health care systems. When northern Italy was severely hit in March and April 2020, hospitals were overwhelmed but that is no longer the case. The percentage of intensive care units taken over by Covid patients is declining and is now at 23 percent, according to statistics compiled by Gimbe, the research foundation.
Italy regulates restrictions with a system that places each of its 20 regions on a white-yellow-orange-red scale, which can at times result in significant differences across the country. Currently most of Italy is listed as "yellow," with minor restrictions. Bars and restaurants are open for outdoor service (indoor service will be allowed from June 1). There is currently an 11 p.m. curfew, but on June 7 the curfew will be pushed back to midnight and, if the virus continues to abate, the curfew will be repealed by the end of June. Museums and theaters are open, but at a reduced capacity. Masks are mandatory for anyone above age 6, outdoors and indoors. Theme parks will open in June.
The mood is mixed with optimism, pandemic fatigue and excitement. On May 4 Prime Minister Mario Draghi gave a speech that energized the climate: "It's time to book your vacations in Italy, we can't wait to welcome you again," he said, referring to international tourists.
Those working in the tourism industry say it worked. "Draghi's announcement energized the bookings, we saw an increase just the day after," said Giuseppe Artolli, 62, who manages COMO Castello del Nero, a castle-turned-hotel in Chianti.
Carlo Dalla Chiesa, 43, manages Milan's youth hostel Ostello Bello, a popular destination for young international travelers but also a place where locals go for their aperitif. Even though the hostel lost 97 percent of revenue during the pandemic, he said the owners feel very optimistic and now are expanding their business in Rome, Florence, Genoa and Palermo. He is convinced that youth tourism is going to boom more than "adult" tourism.
"It feels like 1989, when the Berlin Wall fell and suddenly all the young folks from East Berlin started to travel," he said. "Just think of the kids who are 20 right now, and have spent two years in lockdowns, now they're going to want to travel a lot, and on a budget." Anna Momigliano
In this country of 10 million people, fewer than 80 patients were being treated for Covid-19 in intensive care units as of mid-June. From a peak of more than 16,000 daily registered Covid-19 cases in late January, the rate was down to less than 500 new daily cases in the first week of June. However, in a sign of how quickly things can change, a recent surge of new cases around Lisbon resulted in authorities ordering a weekend lockdown on June 18.
As of June 15, more than two-fifths of Portugal's population had received at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine — that includes 2.3 million residents who had already been fully vaccinated. The rollout was accelerated in June in Lisbon to counter another increase in the infection rate in the capital region. People from the age of 40 started getting shots on June 6, and those aged 30 on June 20.
Americans may now travel to Portugal with proof of a negative Covid-19 test, according to the U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Portugal. The tests, also mandatory for visitors from almost all other countries, must be done before landing in Portugal. But people who drive across the land border between Spain and Portugal, which was reopened in May, are not required to have undergone a test, independent of their nationality.
Quarantine obligations only remain in place for visitors from countries that have an infection rate of more than 500 cases per 100,000 inhabitants — which included India, Brazil and South Africa as of early June.
Portugal has a modern public health-care system, including good access to emergency services. Still, hospitals in Lisbon were overwhelmed in early 2021 by a sudden wave of Covid-19 that was much stronger than what Portugal had experienced the previous year. German military doctors flew to Portugal to help overcome staff shortages, while some patients were also flown from Lisbon to Austria to reduce the burden on local hospitals. The website of the Portuguese health ministry can help visitors locate the nearest Covid-19 testing center. For any medical emergency, dial 112, a toll-free number.
Portugal has gradually been lifting its lockdown restrictions since mid-March, when schools reopened. The next stage in the return to normalcy has recently started. Restaurants and cafes are now allowed to stay open until 1 a.m., instead of 10.30 p.m. Public transport is also allowed to operate again at full capacity.
But some restrictions will remain in place throughout the summer. At this stage, the Portuguese government has decided that bars and nightclubs will remain closed until the end of August; face masks in crowded outdoor spots will also continue. Portugal will also apply stricter and specific restrictions to municipalities that face a heightened infection risk, whenever their Covid-19 caseload increases.
In May, Portugal became one of the first European countries to reopen to British tourists, which form its largest set of foreign visitors. On May 29, the northern city of Porto welcomed thousands of English fans for the final of the European Champions League, without any quarantine requirement — even as Germany, France and some other European countries reintroduced quarantine for British visitors amid concerns that they could also spread the highly contagious Delta variant of the disease. But in early June, the British government made a U-turn and reintroduced a quarantine for people returning from Portugal, creating chaos for British tourists who had hoped to stay longer on vacation in the country. Raphael Minder
Spain's virus numbers have been improving since the start of May, in line with an acceleration of its vaccination program. In the first two weeks of May, almost 79,000 residents tested positive — 28 percent lower than in the previous two weeks. The daily death toll also fell to about 75 by mid-May, down from a 2021 peak of almost 500 daily around mid-February.
As of mid-May, 30 percent of Spain's population had received one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine. Of Spain's 47 million residents, 6.7 million had been fully vaccinated by mid-May. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez recently forecast that 70 percent of Spaniards would be vaccinated by Aug. 17.
Spain reopened to vaccinated American tourists — as well as visitors from other countries deemed to have a low risk of Covid-19 infection — on June 7. Travelers on a list of countries with a higher risk, including France and Germany, will have to show the negative results of an antigen test before flying to Spain. But visitors who drive across the land border between Portugal and Spain, which reopened in May, are not required to have undergone a test.
Spain prides itself on having one of Europe's most extensive and modern public health-care systems, and access to emergency services is very efficient. But the system was seriously strained in the spring of 2020, particularly in Madrid, where hospitals overflowed with Covid-19 patients. In recent months, the situation has improved significantly, albeit with some important differences between the regions. In mid-May, Covid-19 patients continued to fill almost 40 percent of the beds in Madrid's intensive care units — double the national average.
For any medical emergency, visitors can dial 112, a toll-free number that works 24/7 across the country and can connect callers to the nearest hospital or health facility. Specific information about health services in the Madrid capital region is also readily available.
Travel across Spain has resumed since the government lifted a national state of emergency on May 9. While wearing a face mask in public spaces continues to be a nationwide obligation, whatever other restrictions remain in place are in the hands of regional administrations. These restrictions have been tweaked almost on a weekly basis, which means that Spain has turned into a mosaic of regulations that visitors should review carefully. On June 8, Valencia became the last region of Spain to remove its nighttime curfew. Some regions, however, continue to maintain other specific restrictions, and have, for instance, adopted different closing hours for restaurants and bars.
For many months, Madrid has been one of Europe's most bustling cities, with bars and shops kept open, as well as art museums, cinemas, theaters and an opera house that was one of the few in the world to stage a full season, including a new production in May of Benjamin Britten's "Peter Grimes." Already, the restaurant scene and cultural life of Madrid is attracting tourists from Paris and many other places that had imposed far stricter lockdown restrictions. In fact, "Freedom" was the campaign slogan that is believed to have helped Madrid region's leader, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, win a landslide re-election victory in early May.
Slowly but surely, other parts of Spain have also removed their lockdown restrictions, including those that rely heavily on summer tourism to keep their local economies afloat. It looks as if the summer will feel almost like a return to normality, although there is little doubt that face masks will remain obligatory, while some other issues remain unresolved. For instance, Ibiza's world-famous night clubs are still awaiting guidance from the local authorities about when and how they can reopen. Raphael Minder
Infections have dropped steadily since mid-April, with average daily confirmed cases falling from more than 2,500 on April 12 to roughly 610 on June 6. On a per capita basis, that puts Switzerland slightly ahead of France, its neighbor to the west, in tamping down infections, and a bit behind some other neighbors — Austria, Germany and Italy. Vaccinations are also picking up pace, with just over 37 percent of the population having received at least one dose as of June 2.
As of June 26, travelers arriving from the United States and other countries that are no longer deemed "high risk" will be allowed to enter Switzerland provided that they can show proof of full vaccination, proof of recovery from a Covid-19 infection, or a recent negative virus test. More information on the new entry requirements is available from the Swiss government.
Switzerland's superb health-care system is currently under little strain because of the pandemic: Nearly 68 percent of the country's I.C.U. beds were in use as of June 7, and only 13.6 percent of those beds were occupied by Covid-19 patients. The Swiss government has a list of testing centers that travelers can consult. Anyone who tests positive while in the country should follow the government's instructions for isolation. In a medical emergency, dial 144.
Switzerland's latest round of lockdown easing took effect on May 31, when indoor dining was once again permitted with a limit of four people per table. (Outdoor dining has been allowed since April.) Thermal baths, indoor swimming pools and spas were also given a May 31 reopening date, while limits on attendance at public spectator events were raised to 100 people indoors and 300 people outdoors. Large-scale events will probably be allowed once again as of July 1, though still with some upper limits on attendance. That leaves open the possibility that the Swiss summer festival season could go ahead, though on a smaller scale than normal, in some cases. The two-week Montreux Jazz Festival is scheduled to kick off on July 2 (the lineup has already been announced), while the Locarno Film Festival will run from Aug. 4 to 14, and the Zurich Food Festival is scheduled for Sept. 16 to 26. For the latest information on what's open in Switzerland, the MySwitzerland website has all of the details.
The Swiss tourism industry is hoping that the country's image as a stable and hygienic destination will help it to win back visitors. "Before the pandemic, you would have said, 'Well, this is absolutely not sexy and not a huge asset in tourism promotion — that you are clean, that you are safe, that you are well organized,'" said Mr. Aschwanden, the Switzerland Tourism spokesman. "But now we realize that this is one of the best images that you can have." Paige McClanahan
Infections and deaths in Turkey from the coronavirus have been declining steadily following a strict three-week national lockdown, which is expected to be lifted gradually through May.
Turkey so far has fully vaccinated about 15 percent of its population of 83 million people; about 20 percent have received their first dose, according to Our World in Data, an online compendium of data from global sources.
While the country is currently facing a vaccine shortage, forcing it to delay the administration of second doses, the health minister, Fahrettin Koca, said Turkey had secured 120 million doses of Pfizer-BioNTech and 50 million doses of Sputnik vaccines and will accelerate its vaccine campaign in June.
Turkey has remained open to tourists, including Americans, throughout the pandemic. Most international arrivals are required to show proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of arrival.
Passengers arriving from Brazil, South Africa, India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka are required to quarantine in government-assigned accommodations and will be released if they test negative for the virus after day 10.
Turkey offers health insurance packages starting at as little as $15 that cover foreign visitors for Covid-19 treatment and hospitalization for up to 30 days. The country treats coronavirus patients in both public and private hospitals and opened 17 new hospitals last year to provide more intensive-care capacity for Covid treatment.
Turkey's economy is heavily dependent on tourism, and its response to the pandemic has been defined, in large part, by not cutting off its flow. The country has had a two-tiered system in place throughout the pandemic that exempts visitors from the strictest lockdown measures, including a curfew at night and on weekends that requires residents to stay at home.
Tourists are free to visit museums, beaches and other sites across the country. Hotels and resorts are open with capacity restrictions, and Turkey is prioritizing vaccinations for tourism workers.
On June 1, restaurants and cafes reopened for indoor and outdoor dining between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m., and takeout is available until midnight. Retail stores and shopping malls are open during the week and on Saturdays, but theaters, gyms and swimming pools remain closed.
All the restrictions are expected to be lifted at the start of the all-important tourist season in July. Ceylan Yeginsu
More than half of Britain's population has received one dose of a coronavirus vaccine and the government aims to offer the rest of the adult population its first shot by the end of July. So far, 46 percent of the population has been fully vaccinated.
England has devised a "traffic light" system for foreign visitors, which determines quarantine and testing requirements depending on case numbers and the prevalence of coronavirus variants in their home countries.
Only British and Irish nationals and those with residence rights in the United Kingdom are permitted to enter England from destinations on the red list, which includes India and Brazil. Anyone who has visited or passed through a red country within 10 days of arrival is required to get a coronavirus test 72 hours before their departure and must quarantine for 10 days in a government-designated hotel, which costs about $2,400 per person traveling alone.
The United States and most European countries are currently on England's amber list, which requires travelers to show proof of a negative virus test taken 72 hours before departure and then self-isolate at home or at a suitable hotel for 10 days after arriving in the United Kingdom.
On day two and day eight of quarantining, travelers must take PCR tests, which cost about $300 and must be purchased in advance from British authorities. Those who want to be released from self-isolation early can take an additional test through a private provider on Day 5, at a cost of about $200, but they still must take the final test on Day 8. (The cost of tests may vary when entering Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.)
Visitors from countries or territories on England's green list — there are currently 11, including Australia and New Zealand — are exempt from quarantine but are required to take a PCR test before departure and two days after arrival.
The National Health Service contact tracing department carries out regular spot checks by phone and in person to ensure that passengers are complying with quarantine rules. Those found breaking them could face fines of up to $14,000 and jail time.
The traffic light system will be reviewed every three weeks with the possibility for countries to move up or down depending on how well they are containing the pandemic.
Foreign citizens visiting Britain have free access to National Health Service coronavirus testing and treatment, including hospitalization if it is required.
Pubs, restaurants, theaters, museums, stores and hotels have reopened over the last three weeks, although capacity restrictions and social distancing measures still apply. While outside, most people do not wear masks, but indoors they are still expected to do so unless eating or drinking in a restaurant.
Across major cities such as London, Manchester, Brighton and Edinburgh, restaurants and bars are buzzing with people reuniting with friends and family and enjoying their newfound freedom after months of lockdown. Demand in coastal destinations like Cornwall and Dorset has soared in recent weeks as the weather warms and Britons book domestic beach vacations.
The government planned to lift remaining coronavirus restrictions by June 21, including those on nightclubs and large events such as festivals, but a spike in cases of a highly transmissible new variant pushed the date back to July 19. Ceylan Yeginsu
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This week, Australian airline Qantas published record annual profit results of A$1.53 billion (HK$9.04 billion). A large number of employees will get to share in the success as the company announced extra cash bonuses for 25,000 non-executive staff.
While some of the profit will go towards innovating the fleet and returns to shareholders, the company has not forgotten about its employees. Around 25,000 people will receive bonuses of A$2,500 (HK$14,778) or A$3,000 (HK$17,734) for part-time and full-time employees, respectively.
"This result belongs to the Qantas Group's amazing people", Qantas CEO Alan Joyce said in a press release. "Not only have they helped deliver a record performance. They've also earned record satisfaction from our customers".
Referring to the bonus payouts, he added that the employees' contribution deserves to be recognised.
Some might say the recognition is long overdue. Although Qantas appears to be looking out for its staff, the record profit is partly due to previously cutting 5,000 jobs over a three-year period. The transformation program left many employees with less hours, working on a casual basis, or no longer employed at all.
After the company turned its finances around in 2015, unions demanded a halt to any further planned cuts. "Qantas has cut full-time jobs and replaced them with part-time jobs. It is through their hard work and loyalty that the company has turned around and it is time to reward them with job security," the national secretary of the Transport Workers Union, Tony Sheldon, told The Guardian at the time.
The cash bonus for 25,000 employees may be Qantas' way of slowly getting back into good graces with its employees. In a similar attempt last year, 28,000 employees who had been affected by an 18-month pay freeze were rewarded a bonus payment of 5% of their base annual salary.
It may be a brand new year, but will HR face the same challenges as in 2012? ..


The mother of all comedies is back, this week with TVNZ.
Allison Janney and Anna Faris in Mom.
Season 5 premieres Friday 3 November on TVNZ OnDemand, or stream seasons 1-4 now.
Superstars Anna Faris and Allison Janney return for all-new episodes of the laugh-out-loud comedy, Mom.
We've got the brand new fifth season, first and fast OnDemand, then screening on TVNZ 2 from 8 November.
Plus, you can go back to the very beginning, and stream the first four seasons right here!
The cast of Acceptable Risk.
When Sarah Manning's husband is found dead, her world is thrown into a tailspin.
The following investigation reveals more questions than answers.
Stream the gripping full series, right here on TVNZ OnDemand.
Rachel and Durone, two Stage School students.
Go behind the scenes at a prestigious London performing arts school.
This is The Only Way is Essex meets Glee meets High School Musical.
Every day is a competition for these young hopefuls, and they'll do anything to make their stage dream come true.
New episodes available daily, right here on TVNZ OnDemand.
MKRNZ contestants, Heather & Mitch.
Monday 30 October, 7.30pm on TVNZ 2.
The competition has never been fiercer, as the most anticipated final Instant Restaurant gets underway.
We head to Christchurch, where it's time for foodie friends, Heather & Mitch, to prove themselves. The outspoken duo have been the most vocal around the dinner table, often stating how good they are.
They're not threatened by the other teams, but now it's time to see whether they'll crumble under the pressure!
The season 5 Taskmaster lineup.
Taskmaster returns for a hilarious fifth season!
Greg Davies is back as the all-powerful Taskmaster, dragging five brave yet terrified comedians with him.
This season features Aisling Bea, Bob Mortimer, Mark Watson, Nish Kumar and Sally Phillips.
You can also stream seasons 1-4 of Taskmaster, right here on TVNZ OnDemand.
Get your thrills this Halloween with our Michael Jackson special!
Michael Jackson's Halloween is a new animated adventure, with the King of Pop's acclaimed music as the soundtrack.
The hour-long event will end in an unmissable dance finale, featuring an animated version of the King himself.
Rockland Ranch is a community unlike any other. In the middle of the Utah desert, 14 Fundamentalist Mormon families have made a unique home for themselves.
Half the men are polygamists, meaning they're married to multiple wives.
The second season of the lavish drama draws to a close this week.
Tensions are running high in the palace, and relationships are pushed to breaking point.
There's a rift between Victoria and Albert, but when tragedy strikes, sacrifices must be made.
Mel Gibson in The Patriot.
Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy: Based on the murder of British student Meredith Kercher. Starring Hayden Panetierre and Marcia Gay Harden.
Fair Game: Inspired by true events. CIA operative Valerie Plame's (Naomi Watts) life is in danger, when she discovers her identity has been leaked to the press.
The Patriot: The Oscar-nominated blockbuster. Starring Mel Gibson as a war-veteran-turned-farmer. He reluctantly takes up arms again, when he's forced to join the American Revolution.
Laurel Devenie, as Kate in Shortland Street.
Shorty always goes all-out on Halloween, and this year's no different!
Dont miss the party, and see who's dressing up as what.
Meanwhile in Ferndale, Blue is rushed to surgery.
Kate is faced with the ultimate choice - between her obligation to her son, and her new relationship with Chris.
5 Star Family Reunion host, Nick Knowles.
5 Star Family Reunion is the quiz show with a difference.
It sees a divided family play to win the ultimate luxury reunion holiday!
A perfect combination of head and heart, it delivers terrific stories and edge-of-seat gameplay.


DHEC, Partners to Conduct Emergency Preparedness Survey | Live Healthy S.C.
DHEC will conduct a survey in June and July to assess the medical needs and emergency preparedness plans of coastal county residents. The survey will be conducted via telephone and online and will include a door-to-door outreach component.
On Saturday, June 10, members of the local amateur radio club and volunteers with the SC Public Health Reserve Corps (PHRC), the volunteer branch of DHEC that is affiliated with the National Medical Reserve Corps, will visit homes in Horry and Georgetown counties to invite residents to take the survey and to share information about how to prepare for emergencies. On Saturday, June 17, volunteers will visit homes in Charleston, Colleton, Beaufort and Jasper counties.
All volunteers will be badged and wearing an official ID badge and PHRC vest or other attire showing their agency affiliation. They will be conducting outreach activities between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on both June 10 and June 17. Residents should ask volunteers to produce their ID badges for proper identification.
The confidential and anonymous survey will include questions about the participants' medical history as well as personal emergency and evacuation plans. DHEC will use the survey results to fine-tune agency response plans for future disasters that may have an impact on public health.
For more information about the survey, please call Jamie Blair at 803-587-0399.
This entry was posted in Emergency Preparedness and tagged DHEC, disasters, Emergency Preparedness, medical needs, South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, survey on June 8, 2017 by SC DHEC.


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Q: Redirection methods for webpages (This is question involving user experience, but I am primarily interested in the best practice technical solution to this common problem.)

There are several places in my website where users are redirected: login screens, pay walls, etc.
Sometimes these can be stacked. For example, login, then pay, then land on a particular page. (But I can't just hardcode them...sometimes they would login, pay, and the go to another page.)
And the flow for users is dynamic, e.g. perhaps during the login flow the user may start an OAuth flow.

I can keep a "stack" of redirects.
I could chain the redirects in the URL:
http://my.website.com/login?return_url=%2Fpay%3Freturn_url%3D%252FfinalUrl

or I could keep track of them in a cookie (e.g. serialized JSON array).

Is one of these two ways that is better of keeping track of redirects, or is one of these ways commonly used?

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Marine macrobenthic dynamics have been intensively studied in response to environmental disturbances, and a large number of techniques, including a variety of indices, have been proposed and developed for assessment. Structural and functional variability have been summarized through both univariate and multimetric indices as integrative indicators in environmental monitoring programs. In general, multimetric indices are considered to be sensitive, stable, and robust, thus offer a promising approach for ecological assessment. This study is aimed to assess the degree of sensitivity for several indices in terms of their ability to determine environmental changes. Based on macrofaunal data, several univariate and multimetric indices were used to assess and compare the level of disturbance at fallowed farm and reference (control) sites. The two multimetric indices, the AZTI's Marine Biotic Indices (AMBI) and Ecological Quality Ratio (EQR), were used as integrative indicators to assess the categorisation of each sampled site. The results showed that a combination of multimetric index and univariate indices provide a better assessment. The categories determined by multimetric indices seem to be in accordance with level of disturbance expressed by the trophic analysis, multivariate and graphical analyses used in this study. The AMBI has the ability to detect large scale differences among sites. However, AMBI was unable to discriminate slight changes in the macrobenthic assemblages between sites, as have been exposed by EQR.


Jordan Peele's next subversive specialty is on its way. Amazon has ordered a 10-episode Nazi-hunting series from the Get Out writer and director, Deadline first reported.
Peele will executive produce The Hunt, in which Nazi hunters discover the roots of a Fourth Reich in 1977 New York City. The drama stems from real events and will follow the diverse Hunters as they destroy the plot.
It's also going to be "noir" and "frighteningly relevant," Peele said. He's been working with The Hunt writer David Weil since September, per Deadline.


Can I work if I am required to remain in Singapore to assist in MOM investigations?
I am afraid to make a complaint against my employer for salary claim as I am afraid of losing my job, what should I do?
Will I be charged if I default on the Labour Court (LC) order?


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A joint effort by the U.S. Department of Transportation, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Labor, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response; this Guidance is for safe handling of solid waste contaminated with a Category A infectious substance and the proper management of inactivated Category A waste materials in the United States.
This FEMA InfoGram shares information on seismic activity around the "ring of fire", law enforcement uses for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS aka drones), DHS accepting applications for Fellows, and details for Zika Virus webinar. Read the full InfoGram.
(TNS) – When "The Big One" hits in Western Washington, we're likely to feel it in the Inland Northwest, but it might seem like nothing more than the shaking from a large truck rumbling past.
And rumbling past. And rumbling past.
Particularly on upper floors of multistory buildings, water in a glass might vibrate. Planters hanging from hooks might swing. Dishes in a cabinet might rattle.
Last week, the Department of Health and Human Services HHS launched an online collection of federal resources available to mitigate the health impacts of emergencies. Topics range from patient movement and hospital care to situational awareness and decontamination, with resources ranging from mapping tools and consultation services to personnel. The compendium is intended to support communities in emergency situations by helping them identify and access available resources.
Health care organizations play a key role in community resilience. Increasing incidents of extreme weather represent complex hazards that challenge accepted baseline assumptions for infrastructure capabilities, redundancies, and disaster preparedness and response. Climate change, by increasing the intensity and frequency of some extreme weather events, is introducing new levels of extreme weather threats and forcing a need for new building design thresholds.
In the devastation that follows a major disaster, there is a need for multiple sectors to unite and devote new resources to support the rebuilding of infrastructure, the provision of health and social services, the restoration of care delivery systems, and other critical recovery needs. In some cases, billions of dollars from public, private and charitable sources are invested to help communities recover. National rhetoric often characterizes these efforts as a "return to normal." But for many American communities, pre-disaster conditions are far from optimal. Large segments of the U.S. population suffer from preventable health problems, experience inequitable access to services, and rely on overburdened health systems. A return to pre-event conditions in such cases may be short-sighted given the high costs—both economic and social—of poor health. Instead, it is important to understand that the disaster recovery process offers a series of unique and valuable opportunities to improve on the status quo. Capitalizing on these opportunities can advance the long-term health, resilience, and sustainability of communities—thereby better preparing them for future challenges. With support from the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services), the Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development), the Veterans Health Administration (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs), and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) convened an expert committee to develop an approach to disaster recovery that mitigates disaster impacts on health and promotes healthy communities.
The Trust for America's Health (TFAH) issues the Ready or Not? report annually to provide the public and policymakers with an independent analysis about progress and vulnerabilities in the nation's public health preparedness. The report assesses the level of preparedness in states, evaluates the federal government's role and performance, and offers recommendations for improving emergency preparedness.
This report also aims to foster greater accountability for how effectively taxpayer dollars are used to improve the nation's readiness for health emergencies. Without transparency, it is hard for the policymakers to assess how well prepared we are for the range of threats our nation faces.
Hospitals continue to fine-tune how their local disaster readiness plans and further detail how they will work with regional teams when disaster strikes. Although the hospital board of trustees is not responsible for the development and implementation of the hospital's disater plan, it is the board's fiduciary responsibility to ensure that a clear plan is in place and that the funding and resources necessary to carry out the plan are available.
Particular aspects of emergency care for children may be especially difficult for rural hospitals to meet as they often have less access to pediatric and emergency medicine trained physicians.
In 2007, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) contracted with the Center for Biosecurity of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (Center) to conduct a two-year, comprehensive assessment of hospital preparedness in the U.S. from the time of the establishment of the Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) in 2002 through mid-2007 and to develop tools and recommendations for evaluating and improving future hospital preparedness efforts. Hospitals Rising to the Challenge: The First Five Years of the U.S. Hospital Preparedness Program and Priorities Going Forward is the second major deliverable for the project. It includes our assessment of the impact of the HPP on hospital preparedness from 2002 through 2007 and our preliminary recommendations for improving the state of U.S. hospital disaster preparedness.
Materials related to the April 28, 2009 teleconference which was facilitated and sponsored by CDC's Public Health Law Program and the Coordinating Office of Terrorism Preparedness and Emergency Response.


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Home Insurance Claims California San Pedro
San Pedro Insurance Claims Lawyers
Jeffrey Scott Bolender
Rollings Hills Estates, CA Insurance Claims Attorney with 26 years of experience
(310) 896-2444	609 Deep Valley Drive
Rollings Hills Estates,	CA 90274
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Business, IP and Trademarks
Southwestern University School of Law
Mr. Jeffrey S. Bolender is an established trial and appellate attorney with over eighteen years of experience representing policyholders, insurance carriers, underwriters, and other insurance professionals in complex legal disputes. Admitted to practice law in 1994, Mr. Bolender focuses his practice on commercial, business, and insurance law. He is licensed to practice law in the States of California, Hawaii, and Nevada, as well as the District of Columbia. Mr. Bolender regularly advises and advocates on behalf of policyholders and insurance professionals, providing guidance on legal principles for analyzing insurance policies and adjusting liability and property claims. He researches...
Daniel An
Torrance, CA Insurance Claims Lawyer with 6 years of experience
(424) 358-1000	2276 Torrnace Blvd
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Estate Planning, Personal Injury and Probate
Chapman University Fowler School of Law
Daniel is a South Bay native and veteran of the United States Marine Corps. As a Marine, Daniel served four years active duty in the infantry (3d Battalion, 3d Marines and 3d Battalion, 4th Marines), and was recognized for his service by two separate commanding officers, receiving commendations and awards. Daniel also served as acting platoon sergeant, leading a platoon of marines while stationed at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twenty-Nine Palms, California. After his service, Daniel attended the University of California, Berkeley where he graduated with a B.A. in Political Science. He earned his Juris Doctor at...
Errol L. Cook Esq.
Long Beach, CA Insurance Claims Lawyer with 21 years of experience
(562) 209-1114	4401 Atlantic Boulevard, Suite 246
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Foreclosure Defense, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
I am an experienced trial attorney with a proven track record of success. Whether your legal matter is a DUI, theft or murder case, I can help. Call me for a free consultation at 877-737-2004 or for emergencies at 562-209-1114.
Gerald L. Marcus
Long Beach, CA Insurance Claims Lawyer
(562) 416-2796	1 World Trade Center
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
Southern California Institute of Law
Gerald Marcus began his career as a licensed private investigator, developing and preparing personal injury cases for one of the largest personal injury law firms in Los Angeles County at the time. His investigative work (1980-1986) overlapped with his time at the Southern California Institute of Law (1982-1985) at the Ventura Colleges of Law campus. There, Mr. Marcus' work earned him honors from the Sandra O'Connor society.
In 1987, Mr. Marcus founded The Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus and the Professional Accident Injury Network, Inc. (P.A.I.N.), to represent accident victims. Both are run according to his...
Matthew Zandi
Palos Verdes, CA Insurance Claims Lawyer with 22 years of experience
27520 Hawthorne
Bl #270
Palos Verdes,	CA 90274
Insurance Claims, Civil Rights, Employment and Personal Injury
Pepperdine Univ School of Law
After years of practice at one of the world's largest law firms, the California Court of Appeal, Orange County District Attorney's Office, and the United States Department of Justice, Mr. Zandi joined with his mentor, friend, and one of California's leading trial lawyers, Shawn Steel, to form Steel Zandi, APLC. Mr. Zandi is nationally recognized as one of the leading experts in Qui Tam and state and federal whistleblower litigation and policy. While serving as an assistant United States attorney with the United States Department of Justice, Mr. Zandi led the DOJ's Affirmative Civil Enforcement Task Force (ACE). As director of...
Richard Harting
(562) 981-3707	3711 Long Beach Blvd, Suite 600
Insurance Claims, Animal, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
Southwestern Univ School of Law
Michael John Eyre
(562) 637-3141	4000 Long Beach Boulevard, Suite 218
Insurance Claims, Business, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
Douglas W. Gastelum
Long Beach, CA Insurance Claims Attorney with 21 years of experience
235 East Broadway, 8th Floor
Justin R. Heim
Seal Beach, CA Insurance Claims Lawyer with 7 years of experience
(760) 658-9075	201 8th Street
Seal Beach,	CA 90740
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Asbestos, Personal Injury and Products Liability
The Law Offices of Justin R. Heim is located in the historic Old Seal Beach City Hall building from where it serves personal injury clients involved in car accidents throughout Long Beach, Seal Beach, and Huntington Beach.
Angelina Maria Plumtree
Los Alamitos, CA Insurance Claims Attorney with 20 years of experience
(562) 594-3911	11132 WINNERS CIRCLE #G 207
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Business, Construction and Insurance Defense
Plumtree & Associates is a boutique construction law firm specializing in representing general contractors, custom homebuilders, 8a contractors, remodelers, subcontractors, suppliers, engineers and architects in both California and Nevada. The firm represents clients in public, industrial, commercial and residential construction. Area of representation include, contract litigation, mechanics liens, bonded stop notices, delay claims, differing site conditions, change order negotiation/litigation, disgorgement, California Home Improvement Contract Issues, contract drafting/negotiation, CSLB license issues, business formation, expansion and dissolution, zoning, code enforcement, etc.
Paul William Nguyen
Garden Grove, CA Insurance Claims Lawyer with 8 years of experience
(714) 728-3385	8862 Garden Grove Blvd.
Garden Grove,	CA 92844
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
Pacific Coast University School of Law
Paul Nguyen is the Managing Attorney at Shield Litigation, LLP in Santa Ana, CA. Mr. Nguyen is personally involved with every case that comes to the office. Mr. Nguyen has litigated, negotiated and settled countless personal injury cases throughout California. Mr. Nguyen takes an enormous amount of pride fighting for his clients, and has recovered several millions of dollars for his clients. When you work with Shield Litigation, LLP, you have a direct line of contact to Mr. Nguyen and will always know where your case stands.
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Lenton Aikins
(877) 495-4529	5500 East Atherton Street, Suite 400
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Elder, Employment and Personal Injury
Western State Univ COL
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John F. Ramey
Los Angeles, CA Insurance Claims Attorney with 31 years of experience
(310) 988-2400	6033 W Century Blvd
Insurance Claims, Business, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Wake Forest Univ School of Law
John F. Ramey has practiced for over 22 years in Southern California since relocating to the region after practicing law in North Carolina. He has practiced in the area of construction law, personal injury, attorney and medical malpractice and products liability. John has represented many prominent contractors, manufacturing corporations, property management companies and retailers in cases of construction defect, work site injury and premises liability claims. He has extensive trial experience in both state and federal courts, and has tried over forty-five cases in state and federal courts. His trial experience includes personal injury, property damage, construction defects and professional malpractice...
David Joshua Staub
(310) 929-5269	13015 Washington Boulevard
Insurance Claims, Business, Collections and Consumer
Tulane Univ Law School
D. Joshua Staub's practice emphasizes general civil litigation with experience resolving disputes for plaintiffs and defendants through arbitration, trial, and mediation involving the following areas of law: automobile accidents, breach of contract, commercial collections, consumer claims (including class actions) fraud, harassment, judgment enforcement, and nonpayment of wages (wage & hour).
Mike Arias
(310) 670-1600	6701 Center Dr W
Insurance Claims, Appeals, Asbestos and Entertainment & Sports
Mike Arias is the senior and managing partner of the firm. He handles matters throughout the United States. Mr. Arias has litigated and tried matters from New York to Texas to California, in both state and federal court. He has resolved hundreds of matters, either by trial, arbitration, mediation or negotiated settlement, resulting in millions of dollars in recovery for the firm's clients. His most recent trial victory resulted in a judgment and subsequent settlement in excess of $19 million. His most recent settlements total well in excess of $50 million. Mr. Arias has also successfully defended and counseled many...
Peter L. Lago
Downey, CA Insurance Claims Lawyer with 44 years of experience
(800) 707-3332	8060 Florence Ave., #305
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
In practice since 1977. Practice currently limited to Living Trusts.
Michael Crosner
(310) 504-2004	6475 E. Pacific Coast Hwy. Suite 213
Insurance Claims, Consumer, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury
For over 40 years, Michael Crosner, Esq. has been providing highly skilled and personalized legal services. We have aggressively represented thousands of personal injury victims, and have recovered millions of dollars against individuals, corporations, and municipalities. Crosner Law Corp. is not afraid to litigate difficult cases, and will advance whatever legal costs are necessary to achieve justice. All personal injury cases are taken on a contingency fee basis, meaning our clients pay no legal fees until a successful settlement/verdict is achieved. We can assist you in obtaining medical care without health insurance, and a rental vehicle if your automobile is...
Roland Yin-Chia Ho
La Mirada, CA Insurance Claims Attorney with 18 years of experience
(714) 752-6913	16700 Valley View Avenue
Insurance Claims, Appeals, Business and Personal Injury
University of West Los Angeles
Mr. Ho received a B.S. degree in business management from California State University, Los Angeles, with a minor in economics and obtained a J.D. degree from University of West Los Angeles, achieving Dean's List for academic excellence in the second year of law school. The principal attorney, licensed in 2002, is admitted to practice in the State of California, United States District Court, Central District of California and United States District Court, Southern District of California.
Prior to becoming an attorney, Mr. Ho had job experience in retail, sales, manufacturing and government. During law school, Mr. Ho clerked for the District...
Andrew Jay Waxler
El Segundo, CA Insurance Claims Lawyer with 37 years of experience
(310) 416-1305	1960 E Grand Ave
El Segundo,	CA 90245
Insurance Claims, Insurance Defense and Legal Malpractice
Andrew Jay Waxler is a partner with Waxler Carner Weinreb Brodsky LLP. Mr. Waxler specializes in defending professionals in malpractice actions and represents insurers in professional liability coverage disputes. Mr. Waxler has written numerous professional liability policies. Mr. Waxler has contributed to various publications, including the California Practice Guide for Insurance Litigation published by the Rutter Group. Mr. Waxler also frequently lectures on loss prevention issues for California lawyers. Mr. Waxler previously was a partner at a large San Diego firm where he served as Co-General Counsel of the firm. Mr. Waxler has also...
Roberta Jane Lynch
Los Angeles, CA Insurance Claims Lawyer with 27 years of experience
(310) 489-1256	4211 Redwood Ave No. 210
USC Law School
Caesar Villanueva
Seal Beach, CA Insurance Claims Attorney
(562) 596-4770	3010 Old Ranch Parkway
Insurance Claims, Construction, Insurance Defense and Real Estate
Steven M. Sweat
Santa Fe Springs, CA Insurance Claims Attorney with 24 years of experience
(562) 526-7077	12631 Imperial Hwy
Santa Fe Springs,	CA 90670
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Employment, Personal Injury and Products Liability
California Western School of Law and Florida State University - Panama City campus
Steven M. Sweat is an award winning personal injury attorney based in Los Angeles, California. He is the principal founding member of Steven M. Sweat, Personal Injury Lawyers, APC. The firm has been representing the victims of negligence and wrongdoing throughout California seek compensation for personal injury and wrongful death in a variety of contexts including but, not limited to auto accidents, bicycle mishaps, boating accidents, commercial and residential property accidents including slip and trip and falls and negligent security claims, dog bites, explosions and fires, motorcycle crashes, nursing home and elder abuse, railroad collisions, sexual assault and abuse...
Sa'id Vakili
(800) 260-7105	3701 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1135
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Civil Rights, Consumer and Personal Injury
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
For nearly 25 years, Sa'id Vakili has represented businesses and individuals in litigation matters involving complex business and contract disputes, business torts, direct and derivative shareholder disputes, intellectual property disputes, and all forms of employment claims. He has also handled a variety of serious injury tort claims including those arising under maritime and aviation law. Mr. Vakili is admitted in California, New York, New Jersey and Washington, D.C. and has handled cases in various other jurisdictions such as Florida, Nevada, Ohio, South Dakota, and Virginia through associations with local law firms in those locations. Mr. Vakili has also served...
Barry P. Goldberg
Woodland Hills, CA Insurance Claims Lawyer with 37 years of experience
(818) 222-6994	5850 Canoga Ave
Woodland Hills,	CA 91367
Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
Barry P. Goldberg has created a professional approach to injury law. His Woodland Hills law firm focuses on what clients want and need most by creating a strategy that meets client goals for maximizing their injury recovery. Rather than focus on maximizing the number of his cases, Barry P. Goldberg instead seeks the greatest possible recovery for each individual case. Barry P. Goldberg is a recognized authority on Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Law, Arbitration and Procedure. He aggressively and ethically pursues cases to the satisfaction of his clients. Whether the case requires an unisured/underinsured motorist arbitration, the filing of...
Ian Silverthorne
Ladera Ranch, CA Insurance Claims Lawyer with 8 years of experience
(949) 234-6034	999 Corporate Drive
Ladera Ranch,	CA 92694
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Animal, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
Silverthorne Attorneys is a personal injury law firm in Orange County headed by Ian Silverthorne. Our top priority and focus is on the people we represent. Our mission is to provide our clients with the best service possible. We work one-on-one with our clients and believe that their needs and requests come first.
Mr. Silverthorne has dedicated his career to personal injury law, and has handled numerous cases throughout Orange County and Southern California. We have offices in Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County and Los Angeles to serve our community.
If you or a family member has been injured...
Robert Scott Lawrence
Irvine, CA Insurance Claims Lawyer with 25 years of experience
(949) 346-4646	7700 Irvine Center Drive
Irvine,	CA 92618
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Business, Environmental and IP
My law practice encompasses a broad variety of litigation matters, ranging from complex commercial disputes to white collar criminal defense. I have represented clients in federal and state courts in cases involving copyright and trademark infringement, misappropriation of trade secrets, securities violations, bank fraud, tax fraud, toxic torts, unfair competition, and civil and criminal racketeering. I also have extensive experience in commercial mediation and arbitration.
Most recently, my work has involved class action litigation involving wage and hour claims; a partnership dispute over a multi-million dollar capital call; and a variety of intellectual property and business disputes in Los Angeles...
Steve Mehr
(800) 500-5200	355 S. Grand Avenue
California Southern LS
Managing Partner and Attorney at Sweet James Accident Attorneys, Steve Mehr and his team of experienced lawyers have helped thousands of injured families reach Hundreds of Millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements throughout California and Nationwide. His practice extends from personal injury to wrongful death claims, auto and truck accidents, product liability, employment law, insurance claims, and nursing home abuse.
Mr. Mehr's experience in settlements is supplemented with his 15 years of speaking and educating other lawyers on how to run a legal practice. If you are injured in an accident and need a team of attorneys that will...
Reid Adam Winthrop
Newport Beach, CA Insurance Claims Lawyer with 18 years of experience
(949) 269-3256	120 Newport Center Dr.
Newport Beach,	CA 92660
Insurance Claims, Business and Personal Injury
Reid A. Winthrop is the founder and managing partner of Winthrop Law Group. Mr. Winthrop previously worked for Stroock, Stroock & Lavan, LLP where he handled hundreds of litigation matters involving all types of insurance disputes including: commercial general liability, specialty lines insurance, property and casualty insurance, life, health and disability insurance, uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage, as well as both small and complex business disputes. He also represented insurance companies in first-party and third-party insurance lawsuits involving an array insurance issues, insurance bad faith and punitive damages. Mr. Winthrop also was integral in addressing issues involving an insurer's...
Frank F. Daugherty
Corona, CA Insurance Claims Lawyer with 4 years of experience
(949) 933-2984	765 North Main Street
#131-A12
Corona,	CA 92878
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Business, Consumer and Employment
I served on Active Duty in the United States Marine Corps for 20 years, and am an advocate for veterans and their families.
The Law Offices of Frank Daugherty are committed to protecting the rights of workers who are treated unfairly by their employers, consumers who have fallen victims to deceptive advertising or other consumer fraud, those who need help with business and contract issues, judgement collections, and those who need limited scope legal representation including assisting in the preparation of a small claims case.
George Chakmakis Jr
Beverly Hills, CA Insurance Claims Attorney with 28 years of experience
(310) 550-1555	301 N Canon Dr
Beverly Hills,	CA 90210
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims and Personal Injury
I have handled personal injury claims for over 26 years. Injury cases are ALL WE DO, and we do them VERY WELL. We get MAXIMUM SETTLEMENT VALUES, and we get them QUICKLY.
Christian Uehlein
(310) 282-8676	9430 West Olympic Boulevard, Suite 400
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Asbestos, Civil Rights and Personal Injury
Christian Uehlein is of counsel to Thornton Law Firm LLP. He joined the firm as an associate in 2006. Mr. Uehlein is a graduate of Colorado College (B.A. 2002) and New England School of Law (J.D. 2006). He was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 2006 and the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts in 2007. Mr. Uehlein focuses his practice on representing victims of toxic exposures as well as employers and business in insurance premium disputes. Since he joined Thornton Law Firm Mr. Uehlein has represented victims of exposure to asbestos and other toxic chemicals in...
Stephen N Rosen
Dana Point, CA Insurance Claims Attorney with 13 years of experience
(949) 335-0020	34118 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 5
Dana Point,	CA 92629
Insurance Claims, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Stephen N. Rosen is a dedicated personal injury lawyer in Dana Point and the founding partner of Rosen Law Offices. He is committed to helping injury victims obtain the justice they deserve. With almost a decade of experience with litigation, he's unafraid to take a case to trial. Attorney Rosen because his legal journey Loyola Law School and is a member of both the Nevada and California bar. Because of his success with clients, he has been awarded the Super Lawyers® Rising Stars® award every year from 2015-2019 and was given a 10.0 rating on Avvo in car accident cases....
Nicole H. Dolle
Irvine, CA Insurance Claims Lawyer with 6 years of experience
(949) 326-5000	19700 Fairchild Road
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Consumer and Personal Injury
Orange County attorney Nicole Dolle dedicates 100% of her practice to personal injury cases, focusing on catastrophic injury cases like TBI, broken bones, and permanent disfigurement from serious car and truck accidents, premises liability cases, and dog bites, among many others. She has deep roots in our local community, having grown up in North Tustin before attending the University of California, Berkeley for her undergraduate degree, and then returning home to receive her Juris Doctor from Chapman Law. Her success in law school led Nicole to follow her passion and pursue a career as a plaintiff's trial lawyer. Since then...
Vernon Charles Tucker
Burbank , CA Insurance Claims Lawyer with 7 years of experience
(818) 795-2655	217 East Alameda Avenue, Ste. 305
Burbank ,	CA 91502
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Bankruptcy, Insurance Defense and Personal Injury
Southern California Institute of Law, Minot State University and Minot State University
Aggressive Representation. Don't settle for less!
Don't be a Sucker.................Call Vernon Tucker!!!
David McMorris
Beverly Hills, CA Insurance Claims Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Asbestos, Construction and Personal Injury
Suffolk University Law School
Mr. McMorris is a trial lawyer and directs Thornton Law Firm' workplace injury and health care subrogation practices. He is a member of the Massachusetts and New York bars and the American Association for Justice. Mr. McMorris' trial experience has included several jury verdicts in excess of $1 million dollars in cases involving products liability, construction accidents, toxic exposures, lead paint poisoning, and asbestos exposure. Mr. McMorris is appointed by the federal district court to serve as plaintiff's liaison counsel in asbestos litigation, and has served in that positions since 1993. He was appointed by the Superior Court of...
Matthew B.F. Biren
(310) 896-4345	12301 Wilshire Blvd
With more than 40 years of legal experience, Attorney Matthew B.F. Biren offers zealous and compassionate advocacy for his clients. Completely devoted to personal injury and litigation matters, Mr. Biren is a force to be reckoned with in and out of the courtroom in Los Angeles. He has been selected to the Super Lawyers® list for 10 straight years, demonstrating his standing in the legal community and among clients. Mr. Biren takes on cases involving everything from catastrophic injuries to spinal cord and brain damage. As a dedicated professional, he always goes above and beyond to secure the best possible...
Blair C Greene
West Covina, CA Insurance Claims Lawyer with 37 years of experience
(626) 332-5000	100 N. Barranca Avenue
West Covina,	CA 91791
Insurance Claims, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Landlord Tenant
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Blair C. Greene, Attorney Graduated the University of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana in May of 1980, with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Marketing. Graduated from the Illinois Institute of Technology/Chicago-Kent College of Law in January of 1983. Born in Chicago, Illinois. Graduated from the University of Illinois and Chicago-Kent College of Law, and began practicing law in Chicago, Illinois in 1983. In 1996, Blair C. Greene moved to Los Angeles, California, and began practicing law at a boutique firm in Beverly Hills, California. In 1998, Blair C. Greene opened his own firm, located in West Covina, California, with a satellite office...
September Joy Katje
Anaheim, CA Insurance Claims Attorney with 17 years of experience
(877) 993-4777	130 S. Chaparral Court, Suite 140
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Business, Consumer and Personal Injury
Ms. Katje earned her Juris Doctorate at California Western School of Law, San Diego, California, graduated Cum Laude and was a Dean's Honor List recipient. She was also a recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award in Contracts I and Contracts II. Ms. Katje was a member of the Law Review and International Law Journal at California Western School Law, where she was an Associate Editor.
Ms. Katje was admitted to the California State Bar in 2003 and is a Member of the American Bar Association and San Diego County Bar Association. Ms. Katje is licensed to practice in all courts in...
Paul W. Ralph
Orange, CA Insurance Claims Attorney with 29 years of experience
(714) 919-4415	500 N. State College Blvd., Suite 1100
Orange,	CA 92868
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Mr. Ralph has been in practice for 24 years, representing the injured and recovering millions of dollars in compensation on their behalf. He has appeared on the cover of The Los Angeles Daily Journal and Trials Digest and has been featured nationally on CNN's Headline News. With extensive trial and appellate experience, Mr. Ralph is dedicated to providing his clients the very best representation. NO FEES are charged unless there is a recovery for the client. All INITIAL CONSULTATIONS ARE FREE.
Aria Miran
Orange County personal injury lawyer Aria Miran has successfully settled hundreds of personal injury claims since being admitted to the California State Bar in 2012. He focuses his practice on handling serious personal injury matters, including car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, dog bites, and slip and fall cases. Attorney Miran also devotes his practice to holding large insurance companies responsible for bad faith insurance claims. Combining personal experience with an in-depth knowledge of the law, Aria is dedicated, aggressive, and caring. He has been recognized by top legal organizations, such as Super Lawyers, for his client service. In addition,...
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Andre Prost Coconut Milk makes a silky sauce that soothes the heat from these Brazilian spices, which have their roots in Spanish and African cuisines.
Mix ground cumin, coriander, salt, garlic powder, cayenne, turmeric and black pepper in small bowl. Lay chicken thighs on sheet pan and sprinkle both sides of thighs with spice mix. Pat all spice mixture into chicken.
Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add thighs and cook each side 5 minutes or until nicely browned. Remove to bowl and cover.
Add onions, minced garlic and ginger to hot skillet. Cook, stirring onions until they start to turn golden brown. Add diced tomatoes and Coconut Milk, scraping up all browned bits in skillet. Stir to combine.
Add thighs with accumulated juices to skillet and actively simmer 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with rice.


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Well, that could've gone better.
Harlan Thrombey, a mystery writer of renown, knew his 85th birthday party was going to be more difficult than some. Thrombey family get-togethers are always a little trying, even under ideal circumstances. It's not that Harlan doesn't love his family: of course he does. It's just that all of his kids and grandkids can be … well, jerks.
Oh, overachieving eldest daughter Linda is all right, albeit a little high strung. But her husband, Richard, is something else again. Their aimless, shiftless son, Ransom, clearly takes after his pops—though Harlan has to admit that he sees of a lot of himself in the rascally scalawag, too. All the worst parts.
Harlan has worked closely with son Walt for years. He runs Harlan's self-made publishing company, in fact. After Harlan writes a book, Walt sees that it gets to market. But let's be honest: Harlan's books pretty much sell themselves. Stick a trained koala in Walt's publishing chair, and the sales wouldn't dip.
Joni married into the Thrombey family (her husband died some time ago) and, let's face it, her whole flower-child shtick can wear a little thin on the rest of the clan. And while Harlan dutifully pays tuition for Meg (Joni's daughter), you'd think the girl would graduate one of these days, wouldn't you?
Yes, Harlan knew he was going to need to have some frank conversations with his dear relations at his 85th birthday party. He said as much to his young nurse, Marta.
He never expected to wind up dead.
But there he is—sprawled out on the couch of his study, throat cut, knife on the floor, blood everywhere.
The police say it's suicide, but Benoit Blanc—a mysterious detective who swoops onto the scene—isn't so sure. Someone's hiding something. In fact, several someones may be hiding several somethings.
But Blanc knows that one of them, Marta, won't be able to hide much of anything. She literally cannot tell a lie. Or, at least, not without tossing her cookies.
Yes, Harlan Thrombey's 85th birthday party could've gone better. He'll never see another. But if Blanc has his way, someone will celebrate what would've been Harlan's 86th annum behind bars.
You're not going to find a lot of role models in this Agatha Christie-like murder mystery. Everyone has a motive to kill the old man, and most seem to have the (ahem) stomach to potentially do so. And honestly, because this is a murder mystery, I'm loathe to go into too much detail on anything. But I can say that Blanc finds someone with a good, even sacrificial, heart in the sprawling Thrombey mansion, and that heart winds up being an important part of the puzzle.
Thrombey, you could argue, administers some tough love to his more wayward family members. And while alive, he does his best to save someone from (what he sees as) an unfair fate.
Marta lives with her mother and sister, and the whole family seems to be Catholic. We see a statue of Mary in the background of Marta's home, and a cross dangles from the dashboard of Marta's car.
Joni chants and meditates in her bedroom.
Someone is having an affair: We see incriminating pics of a kiss. Walt's 13-year-old son, Jacob, reveals that he was in a bathroom for quite some time (where he heard something incriminating), and some speculate that he was masturbating. (One alleges that he was doing so "joylessly" to "dead deer," for what that's worth.) Family members insinuate—sometimes crassly—that Marta was having sex with Harlan.
Harlan's throat is cut: We don't see the knife slice the skin, but a flashback still suggests the horror of the act.
Overdoses of medication are key to the story's plot. Family members fight, mostly verbally; but sometimes the arguments threaten to crest into physical violence.
A building is burned down. A car chase leads to some minor property and vehicular damage. In the background, we hear audio from a salacious television show graphically describing a murder and the mutilation of the murder victim. We see a dead body, along with someone who's on the verge of death.
Two f-words and nearly 30 s-words. We also hear "a--," "b--ch," "b--tard," "d--n," "h---" and "pr--k." God's name is misused at least 20 times, five of those paired with "d--n." Jesus' name is abused a half-dozen, too. Someone uses an obscene gesture.
Marta routinely injects Harlan with medication, including some morphine on occasion—which both jokingly refer to as "the good stuff." (Marta tells the police that it's a small dose that helps Harlan sleep.) Fran, the housekeeper for Harlan's mansion, apparently smokes marijuana: We see her stash of joints, one of which Meg smokes and offers to Marta. (Marta, it seems, sometimes partakes, but she's apparently too distraught to use this particular evening.) Characters smoke tobacco, too—both in the form of cigars and cigarettes.
Someone makes reference to Ransom using whatever "designer drug" is in fashion these days. Walt, who's clearly drunk, talks with his father during Harlan's birthday bash. (Other people, it's insinuated, over-imbibe as well.) People drink wine, whiskey and champagne. Two characters sit at a pub table with several empty beer bottles.
As mentioned, Marta cannot lie without vomiting, and she becomes a de facto—and gross—lie detector of sorts. We see her toss her cookies several times, including once all over the face of another character. (In that scene, the vomit is visible; in others, we mainly hear her as she kneels over a toilet or urn or, in one case, a plastic glass.)
As you might expect in a movie built around myriad deceptions, we see many characters lie and attempt to mislead either the police or each other—sometimes going to extreme lengths to do so. Also important: The movie encourages us at times to root against the police. Family members, we learn, have taken advantage of Harlan's financial generosity.
The Thrombey family can be offensively patronizing toward Marta, whose mother immigrated from some strangely unspecified Latin American country. (Most say she's like part of the family, but no one knows where she actually immigrated from). Issues related to immigration, both legal and illegal, pop up often. (We hear someone express a great deal of fear that "millions of Mexicans" are, the character believes, taking over the country.) Jacob (Walt's son) is frequently called a "Nazi."
It says something about entertainment today that drawing room-style murder mysteries are considered pretty innocent. Never mind the dead body on the floor: Mysteries where the brilliant detective gathers all the suspects together and unveils the murderer is something your grandmother reads—and she thinks chess is too violent.
Knives Out layers on a bit more content than your typical Agatha Christie story, but only by degree, not a quantum leap into the swamp. We hear rumors and evidence of sexual dalliances, but we don't see the dalliances themselves onscreen. Murder is, of course, part of the story—but it's treated less graphically than a typical episode or your favorite CSI clone.
No, if I was going to gather our typical band of content culprits into a library and point to the worst of the perps, I'd jab a finger in language's direction. "The f-word done it!" I'd shout, "And the s-word, too!" And no matter how they might profanely protest, I'd only have to play the movie over again to prove the point definitively.
Knives Out comes with a killer cast and a clever script. For fans of the murder-mystery genre—and I am, admittedly, one—this film offers its share of gratifying twists and even a rare moral of sorts. But when it comes time to cuff this flick, the charge will undoubtedly be murder most foul … words.
Mystery/SuspenseComedyDrama
Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc; Chris Evans as Ransom Drysdale; Ana de Armas as Marta Cabrera; Jamie Lee Curtis as Linda Drysdale; Michael Shannon as Walt Thrombey; Don Johnson as Richard Drysdale; Toni Collette as Joni Thrombey; LaKeith Stanfield as Lieutenant Elliott; Christopher Plummer as Harlan Thrombey; Katherine Langford as Meg Thrombey; Jaeden Martell as Jacob Thrombey; Riki Lindhome as Donna Thrombey; Edi Patterson as Fran
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Paul Asay


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extern crate twirc;

mod ui;
mod client;

use std::env;
use client::Client;

fn main() {
    let mut args = env::args().skip(1);

    let nick  = args.next().unwrap();
    let oauth = args.next().unwrap();
    let channels = args.collect::<Vec<_>>();

    let mut client = Client::new(&nick, &oauth).unwrap();

    for channel in channels {
        client.join_channel(&channel).unwrap();
    }

    client.begin_processing().unwrap();
}