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Ant-Man (1-Disc DVD)
byPaul Rudd
Format: DVDChange
Jason Matthew
4.0 out of 5 starsAnt-Man is a surprising success
When I originally saw the first footage for Marvel's Ant-Man, I have to admit I wasn't exactly hyped to see the film on opening night. I always thought that Paul Rudd was a perfect casting choice to bring the larger than life character to the big screen, but the first few trailers just didn't grab my attention and it seemed like the movie was having trouble finding its tone. Was this going to be an all-out comedy, or balance things out with a healthy dose of action and drama à la last year's Guardians of the Galaxy? Thankfully, the finished product turned out to be one of Marvel's most entertaining and original films to date, wrapping up Phase 2 nicely.
Paul Rudd knocks it out of the park in this immensely enjoyable action/comedy superhero film from Marvel Studios. Scott Lang (Rudd), a master thief with a heart of gold, teams up with Dr. Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) to stop a powerful weapon from getting into the hands of the malevolent Darren Cross (Corey Stoll), Pym's former protege. Armed with the amazing shrinking and strength-boosting abilities of Pym's Ant-Man suit, Lang aims to right the wrongs of his past and become a hero in the eyes of his daughter. If he can succeed, The Avengers might just have a spot open for him on their team.
It's obvious from the outset of the film why Paul Rudd was chosen for the role – he's one of few very actors who could make a criminal charming, and his spot-on comedic timing and chemistry with Michael Pena provide some of Ant-Man's most memorable moments. Evangeline Lilly plays the part of Pym's estranged daughter Hope quite well, offering up a few moments of badassery as she teaches Scott how to fight and use his newfound abilities. Michael Douglas plays the part of Dr. Hank Pym beautifully – you could feel the character's sense of despair and regret about the events that caused both Hope and Darren Cross to distance themselves from him. And Corey Stoll plays Darren Cross with an intensity that really sells the character's descent into madness, as he stops at nothing to recreate the Ant-Man technology just to sell it on the black market. The character may be a bit one-dimensional, but Stoll makes Cross both memorable and intimidating.
The first thing that caught my attention with Ant-Man were the impressive visual effects. The shrinking abilities of Ant-Man are well portrayed, allowing the audience to suspend disbelief long enough to become invested in Scott's story. Aspects such as the digitally recreated bathroom where Scott first utilizes his shrinking powers are overflowing with detail, right down to the texture on the tiles, the grimy grout, and spiderwebs between the floorboards. It really helps sell the illusion, as you never feel as though Rudd is running in front of a green screen (although that's obviously what happened).
Perhaps the most effective and remarkable use of CGI in Ant-Man is the de-aging effect used for Michael Douglas in flashback scenes – he looks just how you'd remember him from 80s films like Wall Street. A kickass battle against Falcon at Avengers HQ manages to effectively showcase Ant-Man's abilities and paint him as a formidable fighter that could stand beside Captain America and Thor on the team. I should also mention that once again Marvel Studios' costume designers are amazing; the Ant-Man suit from the original comics is difficult to translate to the big screen, but they absolutely nailed it, and the Yellowjacket suit may be even cooler.
Ant-Man's Digital HD copy features extras like a gag reel, deleted scenes, and featurettes on the creation of the CGI sequences. There's also a bit of backstory on the comic character's origins and some commentary on the deleted scenes from the director and Paul Rudd. One of the deleted scenes, in which Scott Lang cases Pym's house as a cable guy, was truly great and had me wondering why it was left on the cutting room floor.
Overall, Ant-Man is a surprising success – after the first trailer was met with a tepid reaction from fans, Marvel and director Peyton Reed managed to turn the tide and give us one of the most memorable and creative films in their lineup (and one of my new personal favorites). I'm thrilled to see lesser-known and more "out-there" characters like Ant-Man and Guardians of the Galaxy not only making their way to the silver screen, but finding great critical acclaim and financial success. As a longtime comic fan, I can't wait to see Scott Lang teaming up alongside the Avengers (and Spider-Man!) in Captain America: Civil War – it's one of those things I thought would never actually happen, and the kid in me couldn't be more ecstatic.
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1.0 out of 5 starsGood movie but disappointed
When I received my package, I knew this movie was going to be good. I had already seen it in theaters. It was a really good role for Paul Rudd. When I opened the case, I found a slip inside that says "Get a reward now. Enter your action code at MarvelsAntManOffers.com" which prompts me to enter a redemption code. When I enter the code it says "Invalid Code". Suffice to say that I do not own this movie on Blu-ray & Digital like had hoped. I only own the blu-ray version which means I have to have the disc with me to watch it or put the disc in to watch it. This has been the most ridiculous experience I've ever had with an Amazon blu-ray purchase and I can't honestly tell if it's a Amazon issue or a Marvel Studios issue.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Great film but it is "used"
Format: DVDVerified Purchase
Of course, I loved the film, but about half way through, the dvd started skipping and stalling. I had to restart three times to get through the film. I knew that it was a used video, but I thought that it had been "checked out". I will try to clean it up and see if it works any better. Other dvds play correctly on my player.
tazzman
3.0 out of 5 stars Good movie
Art work was missing. Other than that, what do we expect from a library edition.
chocolate city
3.0 out of 5 stars Ant man
Both my grandson and I like the movie, but I guess we were not in the mood that day, it wasn't as good as we had anticipated but we are going to give it another try to see if it will change our opinion.
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
It was not so good
Carolyn J. Hilty
Held my interest but not like other Marvel movies. Even my grandson said it was just 'ok'. :) :)
SAGSAR. N.
3.0 out of 5 stars Recieved DVD on time. There are 2 times in ...
Recieved DVD on time. There are 2 times in the movie which are unwatchable. Early in the movie it scrambles and your forced to skip ahead. And late in the movie it skips and again your forced to skip ahead.
3.0 out of 5 stars The Ant
Good flick
Regina Mullen
gift no complaints
Captain David
it's okay
byChris Pratt
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Sadhguru tells us about the first "yoga program," and of the day the first Guru, the Adi Guru, was born.
Sadhguru tells us about the first "yoga program," and of the day the first Guru, the Adi Guru, was born.
Sadhguru: In the yogic culture Shiva is not seen as a God, he is the Adiyogi, the first yogi. We do not know exactly how many thousands of years ago, but from interpretations of celestial activity like certain meteors and comets, it is estimated that somewhere between 15,000 to 40,000 years ago, Shiva, the Adiyogi, attained. He went into intense ecstatic dance upon the Himalaya mountains. When his ecstasy allowed him some movement, he danced wildly. When it became beyond movement, he became utterly still.
One day, after eighty-four years of sadhana, Adiyogi looked at these seven people and saw that they had become shining receptacles of knowing.
They started preparing. Day after day, week after week, month after month, year after year, they prepared. He just chose to ignore them. One day, after eighty-four years of sadhana, on the first full moon day after the summer solstice – that is, when the Sun's run with relation to this planet shifted from the northern run to the southern run, which in this tradition is known as Uttarayana and Dakshinayana – on that full moon day, the Adiyogi looked at these seven people and saw that they had become shining receptacles of knowing. They were absolutely ripe to receive.
He could not ignore them anymore. They grabbed his attention. He watched them closely for the next twenty-eight days and when the next full moon rose, he decided to become a Guru. That full moon day is known as Guru Pournami because the Adiyogi transformed himself into the Adi Guru – the first Guru was born on that day. He turned south because these seven people had come to him and pleaded, "It is not just for our own wellbeing. We are asking you to give this knowing to us to ensure the wellbeing of our race." Because he turned south, when Shiva sits as a teacher, we call him Dakshinamurti.
After many years of transmission, it was complete and it had produced seven fully enlightened beings who are today celebrated as the Saptarishis.
One went to Central Asia, another went to the Middle East and North African region, another went to South America, another stayed right there, another went to the lower regions of Himalayas, another went to Eastern Asia and another who is very important to Indians, traveled south. The one who traveled south into the southern peninsula is of greatest significance because he is Agastya Muni.
When we say "south," anything south of the Himalayas is "south." He came south and made the spiritual process a part of everybody's life. They say he did not spare a single human habitation in the subcontinent. He made sure every human habitation in the region was touched, not as a teaching but by making the spiritual process a part of their life. You can still find the remnants of his work in every family in this country who are unknowingly doing some kind of yoga in distorted forms. For Indians, if you look carefully at your own family, the way you sit, the way you do things, whatever is being done traditionally are the remnants of Agastya's work.


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Rep. Jim Jordan says Trump is just 'about to announce' that he is running in 2024
by Paul Murdoch on September 7, 2021
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Ohio Representative Jim Jordan has reportedly claimed Donald Trump will announce he's running for president again "any day now."
"President Trump, he's going to run again," the congressman said in a clip released by Undercurrent TV journalist Lauren Windsor. "You think so?" another person in the conversation is heard saying. "I know so, yeah, I talked to him yesterday," Jordan said, speaking at a Dallas County GOP event in Iowa. "He's about ready to announce after all of this craziness in Afghanistan," the Ohio Republican continued.
Windsor teased Jordan's claim on Twitter before releasing the clip. After she tweeted Jordan's remarks, a spokesperson for the congressman claimed he didn't say that. "Apparently Jim Jordan's spokesperson has claimed he did not tell me tonight that Trump is imminently announcing his run for 2024. We can't both be right. See for yourself, video coming tomorrow… stay tuned," Windsor wrote before later releasing the full clip.
The New York Times' Washington correspondent Maggie Haberman, who's closely reported on Trump for years, supported Windsor's tweet with her own reporting. "Trump could always not pull the trigger but this is what he's now told several people – sooner rather than later," Haberman tweeted on Thursday.
Trump's former adviser Jason Miller said Thursday that he is nearly positive Trump will run again. "I would say somewhere between 99 and 100%. I think he is definitely running in 2024," Miller told Cheddar's J.D. Durkin. The former president has remained elusive on his 2024 plans, and claimed he wasn't "legally" allowed to say whether he'd run.
But in August, he gave telling remarks to Fox News host Sean Hannity who asked if he'd run again. "As the campaign finance laws are extremely complicated and unbelievably stupid, I'm actually not allowed to answer that question, can you believe it?" Trump said. He continued: "I'd love to answer it. But let me put it this way, I think you'll be happy and I think a lot of our friends will be very happy. But I'm not actually allowed answer it, it makes things very difficult if I do."
He also teased a possible bid in an interview on 'The Truth with Lisa Boothe.' "We won it twice. I've won it twice and now I have to win it again," Trump said. "I guess if we're going to save the country, look … I'll make a decision."
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A simple, universal storygame system.
The entire Learn the System section can be read in the Full-sized Preview link, above.
This book contains everything you need to create settings, characters, and stories and play them out. Players narrative duties with the guide, making the system highly collaborative. Bid on the degree of success you'd like... as well as the degree of failure you're willing to accept.
How the core mechanic works, the types of actions characters can take, and how to narrate outcomes. Control your character's degree of success and complications of failure through the use of risk dice, a simple bid system.
Engage in meaningful worldbuilding. Create as much of the setting as you need to convey important ideas and guide the characters through the story. Keep preparation to a minimum by sticking to details you're most likely to use. Three short sample settings are provided.
Create all of the the essential elements necessary to portray the protagonists of the story. Learn how descriptive traits work. Look over sample pregenerated characters provided for three sample settings. Give your character wonders, special abilities like magic and superpowers.
Notes on guiding the beginning, the middle, and the end of the story. Learn how each section of the story affects the characters and the setting. See how the system and the story interact on things like recovery and character development.
Advice on managing the group, the story, and the system. Maintain the canon for your game, to uphold continuity, build more of the world, and find future stories. Create and run antagonists, supporting characters, and groups.
Aside from the core mechanic, this is edition vastly different from the previous edition.
K, but quick question, what is it? I understand wanting to do something different, but you have to explain what it is that makes your product different.
Is this a full on game to play, or more of something like GURPs that's used to play any kind of game the players and "guide" can think of?
A simple, universal roleplaying system driven by collaborative storytelling and character development.
Yes, it's a game system that can be used for any setting or genre.
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Is there discount for previous purchases?
It's 100% new material. Aside from the core mechanic it's essential a new system.
i have the lighthouse revision 3 is there something different in this version ?
Other than the core mechanic, this is significantly different. You can look over how the system works in the full-sized preview.
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Q: A better way to handle template creation? Trying to figure out a better design for this!
Consider that we have a template Image class that inherits from a template matrix library (in this case Eigen but it could be anything)
template <typename T>
class Image : public Eigen::Matrix <T, Eigen::Dynamic, Eigen::Dynamic, Eigen::RowMajor>

Now think of the case that we want to write a function to handle reading images from a file.
Of course images can be of different types, i.e. unisnged char, uint16_t, float and even have different channels as in grayscale, RGB or even RGBA.
So we could have of course template classes to easily handle this.As in
Image<RGB<unisgned char>> or Image<RGBA<float>>

Its simple when one knows the type of the image, say monochrome 8bit
Image<unisgned char> image = ReadImage(const char* const filename);

or it could even be
Image<unisgned char> image;
bool b = ReadImage(const char* const filename, Image<unisgned char>& image)

However when reading an image file we never know the type prior to reading the image.For example Tiff and png both support 8bit and 16 bit with tiff even supporting float.
In such cases its impossible to use any of the functions mentioned above. However, we can have a temmplate Factory class to sort that out.
For that we first need to introduce a BaseImage class
class BaseImage
{
public:
    inline BaseImage() {};
    virtual inline ~BaseImage() {};

    virtual inline int Width() const = 0;
    virtual inline int Height() const = 0;
    virtual inline int Depth() const = 0;
    etc...
};

template <typename T>
class Image : public BaseImage, public Eigen::Matrix <T, Eigen::Dynamic, Eigen::Dynamic, Eigen::RowMajor>

Then we can have our factory class where we pass our unsigned char*, float*, etc.. and let it handle the creation
class ImageFactory
{
  typename <T>
  static BaseImage* createImage(const T* const src, const int& width, const int& height, const int& depth)
  {
    if (depth == 1)
    {
      return new Image<T>();
    }
    else if (depth == 3)
    {
      return new Image<RGB<T>>();
    }
    etc...
  }
}

Of course this forces me to use dynamic allocation and inheritance.
I guess I can get around the dynamic allocation by hiding it inside a class that takes care of it.
In the constructor the factory clas will be called
class Image2
{
public:
    Image2(const char* const path)
    {
        // where ReadImage and external function that will call ImageFactory
        pBaseImage = ReadImage(path);
    }
    ~Image2();

private:
    BaseImage* pBaseImage;
};

In either case my BaseImage class will have to expose all the functionality that I need to use from my matrix library which kinda defies the purpose of inheriting.
The question is then if there is a better design than could be used here cause its becoming quite cumbersome

A: I'd post this as a comment if I could show code in a comment ... to me, this seems obvious enough, and you probably thought of it.  Why isn't it what you're looking for?
class Image
{
public:
  Image (int bytesPerPixelIn = 1) { data_ = NULL; bytesPerPixel=bytesPerPixelIn;};

  void readImage (int width, int height);
private:
  int       bytesPerPixel_;
  void*     data_;
};

void Image::read (int width, int height, ...)
{
   data_ = new unsigned char [width*height*pixelSize(imageType_)];
   //...
}

//And you can inherit from this if need be to add special functions
//like interleaving in BMP files

Edit:  OK, I see.  Would this serve better?
template <typename PixelType>
class Image
{
public:
  Image () { data_ = NULL; };

  virtual void allocateImage (int width, int height)
  {
    data_ = new PixelType [width*height];
  }
  virtual void readImage (int width, int height) = 0;
private:
  PixelType*     data_;
};

template <typename PixelType>
class ImageTIFF: public Image <PixelType> ...

or this:
template <typename PixelType, int WIDTH, int HEIGHT>
class Image
{
public:
  Image () { }

  virtual void readImage () = 0;
private:
  PixelType*     data_ [WIDTH][HEIGHT];
};

template <typename PixelType, int WIDTH, int HEIGHT>
class ImageTIFF: public Image <PixelType, WIDTH, HEIGHT> ...

The latter eliminates dynamic memory... but without dynamic memory, you can't have a resize function.  I'd use dynamic memory.
You'll need inheritance for different file formats, surely, as they don't read images the same way.
--
OK.  How about this?  BaseImage here is like a Java "interface," and will ensure that the derived classes have the functions they'll need.
class BaseImage
{
public:
  virtual void allocateImage (int width, int height) = 0;
  virtual void readImage     (int width, int height) = 0;
};

template <typename PixelType>
class Image: public BaseImage ... /* and so on */

BaseImage* myTIFFImage = readTIFFImage (/* whatever goes here */);

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2018's Unmissable Films
500 Days Of Film Reviews 2018's Must-Watch Movies...
I always feel a little low post-Christmas. I just love the festive season so much (sigh). To alleviate my New Year blues, I make a list of my most-anticipated movies due to be released in the 12 months to come.
As a result, I am now so excited to welcome 2018. There are just so many mouth-watering movies to look forward to - as you will see below. Just a couple of things before we get stuck in… I am working with UK release dates and these dates are subject to change.
1st January
Molly's Game
An intriguing true life story written and directed by Aaron Sorkin and starring Jessica Chastain and Idris Elba? Count. Me. In.
The behind the scenes story of Ridley Scott's film (about the kidnapping of 16 year old John Paul Getty III) may well prove more compelling than the movie itself. It still feels incredible that the veteran director managed to remove Kevin Spacey from the key role of John Paul Getty and replace him with Christopher Plummer so quickly. Impressive too that Plummer's performance has received so much acclaim. For this reason and because I always enjoy watching Michelle Williams, this is, for me, a must see.
Brad's Status
Brad's Status sees Ben Stiller in the familiar role of a man who is conflicted and unsatisfied by his life choices. The film is written and directed by Mike White who just so happens to be the writer of School Of Rock so there's that…
Winning the title for the most gruff film on this list, Scott Cooper's movie stars the always impressive Christian Bale, Ben Foster and Rosamund Pike. Set in 1892, the film tells the story of a legendary army captain who reluctantly agrees to escort a Cheyenne chief and his family through perilous territory.
Jupiter's Moon
Ever since I heard the concept behind writer/ director Kornél Mundruczó's film, I have been intrigued. Aryan, a young Syrian refugee, is captured while making his way into Hungary from Serbia. Wounded and in shock, Aryan discovers that he can levitate - a super power that has far reaching consequences.
While the trailer for Joe Wright's film left me surprisingly cold, I am looking forward to this film to see Gary Oldman's transformative performance as Winston Churchill.
Thanks to Odeon's final Screen Unseen event of 2017, I have already seen Martin McDonagh's Three Billboards. While I am not as enthusiastic as some, I would highly recommend this film for its performances (Frances McDormand is superb) and Carter Burwell's score.
Click here to read my full review of Three Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri
I love Jorge R. Gutiérrez's 2014 animation: The Book Of Life. As a result, Pixar's Coco gave me pause. However, following its US release, I have heard wonderful things about this movie and so I am looking forward to taking another trip to the land of the dead. (Watch out for the Coco previews on 12 and 13th January).
A Steven Spielberg film starring Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks featuring a score by John Williams about the value of a free press… hmmm that's a no brainer for me!
Having seen a trailer for Greg Barker's film, I can't wait to see this fascinating documentary about President Barack Obama's final year in office.
It seems as if the trailers for Downsizing have been running in cinemas for the past five years… however, I'm still (cautiously) on board for Alexander Payne's social satire starring Matt Damon.
A new film from legendary animator, Nick Park, is always worth seeing and, from its trailer alone, Early Man seems like another hilarious cinematic adventure. It has got a pretty impressive voice cast too… featuring the vocal talents of Tom Hiddleston, Maisie Williams and Eddie Redmayne.
I don't know much about 12 Strong apart from the fact that it tells the story of the first Special Forces team deployed to Afghanistan after 9/11. However, the film boasts an impressive cast including Chris Hemsworth, Michael Peña, Trevante Rhodes and Michael Shannon. More than enough to draw me in.
I am a huge Richard Linklater fan and so, despite some lukewarm reviews, I am very much looking forward to his film about three Vietnam vets who come together after one of their son's is killed in the Iraq War.
Journey's End
Saul Dibb's film tells the story of a group of British officers - led by a man who is experiencing a mental breakdown - who await their fate in a dugout in Aisne in 1918. Expect powerful performances from a brilliant cast including Toby Jones, Paul Bettany, Sam Claflin and Asa Butterfield.
Any film from Paul Thomas Anderson would likely make my list but the Phantom Thread also boasts the final (do we believe him?) acting performance from one Daniel Day Lewis. Early reviews were enough to make me very excited for this movie about a renowned 1950s London dressmaker whose life is disrupted by a young, strong-willed woman (played by Vicky Krieps).
Roman J. Israel Esq.
Dan Gilroy's film features yet another impressive performance from Denzel Washington. Sign me up!
Andrey Zvyagintsev's film impressed audiences and critics alike on the festival circuit. I am looking forward to this drama about a divorcing couple who have to team up after their son goes missing.
Based on the true story of what happened when three young Americans stopped a terrorist attack on a train bound for Paris, Clint Eastwood's film is also noteworthy because the three heroes play themselves.
The Mercy
We are still only in February and already 2018 seems full of real life stories. James Marsh's film (starring Colin Firth and Rachel Weisz) is another true tale - about yachtsman Donald Crowhurst's disastrous attempt to win the 1968 Golden Globe Race.
Untitled Cloverfield Sequel / Cloverfield Movie
I include this film on my list not because of its snappy title/s (it is also known as God Particle) but because of its cast (including Elizabeth Debicki, Daniel Brühl, Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Chris O'Dowd) and my enjoyment of previous Cloverfield alum, 10 Cloverfield Lane. We don't know much about this movie but, according to IMDB, it tells the story of what happens after "a scientific experiment aboard the space station involving a particle accelerator has unexpected results".
I watched Justice League at the cinema last year and the best part of that experience was the Black Panther trailer. I cannot wait for this next film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe - particularly as it is directed by Ryan "Fruitvale Station" Coogler.
I was so fortunate to see The Shape Of Water at the BFI London Film Festival (followed by a fascinating talk by director Guillermo del Toro). It is absolutely wonderful. I loved everything about this movie - it features superb performances (Sally Hawkins is incredible) from a powerful ensemble cast, a brilliant score and del Toro's trademark stunning visual style.
Click here to read my full review on The Shape Of Water.
You can also click here to read my profile of Guillermo del Toro.
We've had to wait seven years, but February sees the release of Paddy Considine's second (after the heartbreaking Tyrannosaur) feature film. Journeyman tells the story of boxer, Matty Burton, who suffers a serious head injury during a fight.
Lady Bird is one of my most anticipated films of 2018 and I still can't believe that we have to wait so long to see Greta Gerwig's film. Starring the always impressive Saoirse Ronan and featuring an awards-worthy performance from Laurie Metcalf, Lady Bird is a coming of age tale with heart and a whip smart script… I cannot wait to see this movie.
Hot on the heels of Lady Bird comes another highly anticipated, long awaited release. Dark comedy, I, Tonya, stars Margot Robbie as controversial competitive ice skater, Tonya Harding. Watch out for a brilliant performance from Allison Janney as Tonya's mother, LaVona Golden.
I loved Alex Garland's last film, Ex Machina, and so am very much looking forward to Annihilation. The film (starring Natalie Portman, Oscar Isaac, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Tessa Thompson) follows a biologist who signs up for a very dangerous secret mission.
Dark River
Clio Barnard is such a talented filmmaker that her name was all I needed to put Dark River on this list. Then I saw the trailer and well I'm in… I'm all in.
Another film that generated much buzz around the festival circuit, director Sebastián Lelio's A Fantastic Woman tells the story of Marina (a much admired performance from Daniela Vega) as she comes to terms with the death of her partner. For me, a must see.
What attracts me to Francis Lawrence's film is not its spy thriller concept but its cast - Jennifer Lawrence and Joel Edgerton are (hopefully) a safe pair of hands.
Again, the cast of Cory Finley's film intrigues me as much as its story about a complicated friendship. The trailer is pretty diverting too. Thoroughbreds is also noteworthy for being the last movie to feature the extremely talented Anton Yelchin who tragically died aged 27.
Lynne Ramsay is one of my favourite directors and I am so excited for You Were Never Really Here. I expect this movie (starring Joaquin Phoenix) about corruption, violence and a missing teenage girl to grip, unnerve and challenge me. Role on March!
Rooney Mara seems perfectly cast in Garth Davis's film about the life of Mary Magdalene. Joaquin Phoenix plays Jesus in this intriguing drama from the director of Lion.
Ruben Östlund's film (starring Claes Bang, Elisabeth Moss and Dominic West) won the Palme d'Or prize at Cannes last year I have been looking forward to watching this daring satire ever since.
Based on the best-selling novel by Madeleine L'Engle, A Wrinkle In Time tells the story of a young girl called Meg (Storm Reid) who is sent into space with her brother and friend to try to find her father. Any film by Ava Duvernay is a must-watch for me, the cast (including Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine and Gugu Mbatha-Raw) is so impressive and the trailer looks stunning. Reserve me a seat, stat!
Okay, so I'm not as desperate to see this film as some others on my list. However, I do love the first Pacific Rim movie (largely because it was directed by Guillermo del Toro) and I always enjoy watching John Boyega. So I'm keeping an open mind…
23rd March
I don't know much about Unsane except that it is about a woman who is involuntarily committed into a mental institution where she has to confront her greatest fear. Oh and that it is directed by Steven Soderbergh and stars Claire Foy and Juno Temple. However, that is more than enough to colour me intrigued…
I love the cinematic worlds created by Wes Anderson and cannot wait to see his forthcoming animation Isle Of Dogs. Set in Japan, the film follows a boy who is searching for his dog and features the vocal talents of Scarlett Johansson, Greta Gerwig, Frances McDormand, Bill Murray, Tilda Swinton, Edward Norton, Jeff Goldblum, Bryan Cranston and a host of others. It is a must see movie.
The second Spielberg film on my list, Ready Player One looks like another spectacular adventure from the legendary director. Based on the book by Ernest Cline, the movie follows Wade Watts (Tye Sheridan) as he hunts for treasure within a virtual reality world called the Oasis.
Robin Campillo's film about advocacy group, Act Up Paris, who demanded action by the government and drug companies to combat the AIDs epidemic in the early 1990s has been wowing audiences and winning prizes since its premiere last year.
I saw Todd Haynes's film at the BFI London Film Festival. This is a visually beautiful movie with a superb central performance from Millicent Simmonds and another stunning score from Carter Burwell.
Click here for my full review of Wonderstruck.
I love me a mutant story and Josh Boone's New Mutants looks well worth its ticket price. Starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Heaton and Maisie Williams, the film follows five young mutants who, while held in a secret facility, discover their innate abilities.
Okay so, full disclosure, IMDB's description for Brad Peyton's film does not fill me with excitement: "Based on the classic 1980s video game featuring apes and monsters destroying cities". However, the film does star the ever watchable, always charismatic Dwayne Johnson and looks like bonkers entertaining fun - and we all need that from time to time don't we.
The Children Act
Based on the book by Ian McEwan, Emma Thompson stars as a High Court Judge who has to make a incredibly difficult decision. Richard Eyre's film (also starring Stanley Tucci and Fionn Whitehead) looks to be a fascinating and thought provoking drama.
I'm looking forward to Michael Pearce's feature debut starring Jessie Buckley. I do love a good psychological drama.
No surprise to find Infinity War on this list. I cannot wait to watch the next instalment in the Avengers story - particularly since the release of that epic and utterly awesome trailer. Someone get that man a shield...
John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein's film features a great cast (including Rachel McAdams, Jesse Plemons, Jason Bateman and Kyle Chandler) and looks - from its trailer at least - like a lot of action comedy fun.
Having loved director Andrew Haigh's previous two films - 45 Years and Weekend - I am really excited for his next movie. Lean On Pete stars Travis Fimmel, Steve Buscemi and Chloë Sevigny and tells the story of a teenager who gets a summer job working for a horse trainer and befriends fading racehorse, Lean On Pete.
Based on the short story by Neil Gaiman, John Cameron Mitchell's film sees Nicole Kidman as a punk alien invading 1977 Croydon. Despite some disappointing reviews, this premise is more than enough to peak my interest.
A new Star Wars story will always make this list even if it is a tale that was perhaps better left untold. The film (directed by Ron Howard and starring Hail, Caesar!'s Alden Ehrenreich) has been beset by problems. Let's hope that it can rise above these issues and become a worthy addition to the franchise.
The Breadwinner
As I write this list at the very beginning of January, I already feel as if I have waited forever to see this animation about a young girl in Afghanistan who disguises herself as a boy in order to provide for her family. I can't believe that we have to wait until the end of May to see Nora Twomey's film - however, if all reports are to be believed, it will be well worth the wait.
1st June
Who could resist our favourite, irreverent fourth wall-breaking superhero? Prepare for more outrageous comedy from Wade Wilson and his alter-ego.
Despite its flaws, I enjoyed Jurassic World and will be happy to watch J.A. Bayona's sequel. This time Claire (Bryce Dallas Howard) and Owen (Chris Pratt) return to the island to save the dinosaurs from an extinction-level event - an endeavour not wholly endorsed by Jeff Goldblum's Dr. Ian Malcolm.
I'm kicking myself for not buying LFF tickets for Dominic Cooke's Ian McEwan adaptation. This film - about a couple on their honeymoon and starring Saoirse Ronan, Emily Watson and Anne-Marie Duff - sounds like a must watch.
22nd June
Sicario 2: Solado
Stefano Sollima's film certainly has big shoes to fill. I'm not sure we needed a sequel to Sicario but here we are… the good news is that the movie has been written by Taylor Sheridan and stars Benicio Del Toro, Josh Brolin and Catherine Keener.
I can't resist a heist movie and this one has an awesome female cast. Sandra Bullock is Debbie Ocean who recruits a criminal crew in order to attempt an impossible heist at New York City's Met Gala. Gary Ross's film also stars Cate Blanchett, Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Olivia Munn, Dakota Fanning, Helena Bonham Carter and Sarah Paulson.
Haifaa Al-Mansour's film sees Elle Fanning as Mary Shelley and explores the love affair between poet Percy Shelley (Douglas Booth) and Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin which inspired Mary to write Frankenstein.
13th July
Finally the sequel we have all been waiting for! Bring it on Jack Jack!
Based on the graphic novel by Yukito Kishiro and with a screenplay from James Cameron, Laeta Kalogridis and Robert Rodriguez, Alita: Battle Angel looks (from its trailer) like an entertaining action adventure.
A new Mission Impossible film always proves a fun couple of hours at the cinema. If they don't break Tom Cruise in the process that is.
Mama Mia: Here We Go Again
I must admit that I feel a tad conflicted about including this on my list. Is it an unmissable movie? Perhaps not...only time will tell. However, I am looking forward to watching this sequel/prequel starring Lily James, Christine Baranski and Meryl Streep.
3rd August
I loved Ant-Man and can't wait to see what will happen next to Paul Rudd's character and Evangeline Lilly's The Wasp. Peyton Reed's sequel also stars Michelle Pfeiffer as Janet van Dyne.
I am a fan of director Rupert Wyatt (I love Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes) and so am looking forward to his next film. Set in Chicago almost ten years after an alien occupation, Captive State explores both sides of the story and stars Vera Farmiga, John Goodman and Madeline Brewer.
31st August
Yann Demange's film sees Matthew McConaughey in another transformative role in a story about Richard Wershe Jr (Richie Merritt) who, as a teenager, became an undercover informant for the FBI and was ultimately arrested for drug-trafficking and sentenced to life in prison.
Marvel is really spoiling us this year. Not much is known about Ruben Fleischer's film apart from its stellar cast including Tom Hardy, Michelle Williams, Jenny Slate, Woody Harrelson, Riz Ahmed and Michelle Lee.
The return of Laurie Strode (Jamie Curtis) in a final confrontation with Michael Myers is just too delicious to miss. Fingers crossed.
Goosebumps 2: Horrorland
As a huge horror movie fan, I think that there are far too few scary(ish) films for children. Kids love being scared (within reason of course) and that was one of the reasons why the original Goosebumps film was so enjoyable. Let's hope that Ari Sandel can recreate the experience in his sequel.
I'm looking forward to Andy Serkis's film based on Rudyard Kipling's classic story of a boy raised by wolves. The movie's cast alone looks superb (featuring Cate Blanchett, Christian Bale, Benedict Cumberbatch, Peter Mullan, Eddie Marsan, Jack Reynor and Naomie Harris).
Damien Chazelle returns with a film about astronaut, Neil Armstrong (Ryan Gosling), and the epic mission that led him to become the first man to walk on the moon. I cannot wait to see this movie.
Steve McQueen's much anticipated return tells the story (written by McQueen, Gillian Flynn and Lynda La Plante) of four women in Chicago who join together to take fate into their own hands and forge a future for themselves. The film stars Elizabeth Debicki, Michelle Rodriguez, Viola Davis, Colin Farrell, Liam Neeson and Daniel Kaluuya.
As I mentioned before, I'm always on board for mutant-based stories and am looking forward to another X-Men installment. According to IMDB, Jean Grey (Sophie Turner) "begins to develop incredible powers that corrupt and turn her into a Dark Phoenix. Now the X-Men will have to decide if the life of a team member is worth more than all the people living in the world".
David Yates's second installment of the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them series focuses on Johnny Depp's Gellert Grindelwald. Jude Law plays Albus Dumbledore.
Wreck It Ralph 2: Ralph Breaks The Internet
I really enjoyed Wreck It Ralph and am hoping that this sequel - in which Ralph and Vanellope discover a wifi router - is just as entertaining.
I know very little about Mortal Engines apart from the fact that it was directed by Christian Rivers from a screenplay by Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh and Phillipa Boyens (based on the book by Philip Reeve). The trailer hints at the start of a new 'saga' and it looks all a bit Mad Max.
James Wan directs this film which sees Arthur Curry (Jason Momoa) learning how to step up to his role as heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis. Let's hope that this film is more Wonder Woman than Justice League.
A sequel to Mary Poppins still feels unnecessary and, well, wrong but I couldn't think of better casting than having Emily Blunt in the title role.
The creation of this Queen bio-pic (telling the story of the band's journey to the legendary Live Aid concert in 1985) has been beset by problems but Rami Malek feels perfect for the title role and so I am still very much on board.
Potential 2018 Movie Releases
There are many films that I am looking forward to that, so far, do not have a confirmed UK release date. These movies may well come out in 2018… however, some could take longer. So, let's list them here (information gleaned from IMDB) and see what happens!
A man attempts to rescue his sister who's been kidnapped by religious cult.
Director: Gareth Evans
Writer: Gareth Evans
Stars: Dan Stevens, Lucy Boynton and Michael Sheen.
A businessman travels West to join his fiancée in the mountains.
Directors: David Zellner, Nathan Zellner
Writers: David Zellner, Nathan Zellner
Stars: Robert Pattinson, Mia Wasikowska, David Zellner
The film follows the 2000 K-141 Kursk submarine disaster and the governmental negligence that followed. As the sailors fight for survival, their families desperately battle political obstacles and impossible odds to save them.
Director: Thomas Vinterberg
Writer: Robert Rodat (screenplay)
Stars: Colin Firth, Léa Seydoux, Max von Sydow
Old Man And The Gun
An elderly bank robber, who had managed to escape from prison over a dozen times in his life before moving to a retirement community, looks to spice things up with another heist.
Director: David Lowery
Writers: David Grann (based on an article by), David Lowery (screenplay)
Stars: Elisabeth Moss, Robert Redford, Casey Affleck
Director: David Robert Mitchell
Writer: David Robert Mitchell
Stars: Riley Keough, Andrew Garfield, Topher Grace
A rebellious stoner named Moondog lives life by his own rules.
Director: Harmony Korine
Writer: Harmony Korine
Stars: Zac Efron, Matthew McConaughey, Isla Fisher
Black Klansman
Ron Stallworth, an African-American police officer from Colorado, successfully managed to infiltrate the local Ku Klux Klan and became the head of the local chapter.
Director: Spike Lee
Writers: Spike Lee (screenplay), David Rabinowitz (screenplay)
Stars: Adam Driver, Topher Grace, Laura Harrier
Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far On Foot
About John Callahan, who became paralyzed after a car accident at age 21, and turned to drawing as a form of therapy.
Director: Gus Van Sant
Writers: John Callahan (biography), Gus Van Sant
Stars: Joaquin Phoenix, Jonah Hill, Rooney Mara
A father and his daughter struggle to survive in deep space where they live in isolation.
Director: Claire Denis
Writers: Claire Denis, Jean-Pol Fargeau
Stars: Robert Pattinson, Mia Goth, Juliette Binoche
A woman in Harlem desperately scrambles to prove her fiancé innocent of a crime while carrying their first child.
Director: Barry Jenkins
Writers: Barry Jenkins (screenplay), James Baldwin (novel)
Stars: Dave Franco, Pedro Pascal, Ed Skrein
An advertising executive jumps back and forth in time between 21st century London and 17th century La Mancha, where Don Quixote mistakes him for Sancho Panza.
Writers: Miguel de Cervantes y Saavedra (based on the novel by), Terry Gilliam (screenplay)
Stars: Adam Driver, Olga Kurylenko, Stellan Skarsgård
The story of the 1819 Peterloo Massacre where British forces attacked a peaceful pro-democracy rally in Manchester.
Director: Mike Leigh
Writer: Mike Leigh
Stars: Teresa Mahoney, Adam Long, Rory Kinnear
Radegund
The Austrian Franz Jägerstätter, a conscientious objector, refuses to fight for the Nazis in World War II.
Stars: Matthias Schoenaerts, Michael Nyqvist, Bruno Ganz
A story that chronicles a year in the life of a middle-class family in Mexico City in the early 1970s.
Director: Alfonso Cuarón
Writer: Alfonso Cuarón
Stars: Marina de Tavira, Daniela Demesa, Marco Graf
The story of Dick Cheney, the most powerful Vice President in history, and how his policies changed the world as we know it.
Writer: Adam McKay
Stars: Amy Adams, Christian Bale, Sam Rockwell
After the deaths of three children suspected to be by wolves, writer Russell Core is hired by the parents of a missing six-year-old boy to track down and locate their son in the Alaskan wilderness.
Director: Jeremy Saulnier
Writers: Macon Blair, William Giraldi (book)
Stars: Riley Keough, Alexander Skarsgård, James Badge Dale
A mute bartender goes up against his city's gangsters in an effort to find out what happened to his missing partner.
Director: Duncan Jones
Writers: Michael Robert Johnson, Duncan Jones (screenplay)
Stars: Alexander Skarsgård, Paul Rudd, Justin Theroux
A bawdy, acerbic tale of royal intrigue, passion, envy and betrayal in the court of Queen Anne in early 18th century England.
Director: Yorgos Lanthimos
Writers: Deborah Davis (original screenplay)
Stars: Joe Alwyn, Emma Stone, Olivia Colman
The story of Dr Faraday, the son of a housemaid, who has built a life of quiet respectability as a country doctor. During the long hot summer of 1947, he is called to a patient at Hundreds Hall, where his mother once worked. The Hall has been home to the Ayres family for more than two centuries. But it is now in decline and its inhabitants - mother, son and daughter - are haunted by something more ominous than a dying way of life. When he takes on his new patient, Faraday has no idea how closely, and how terrifyingly, the family's story is about to become entwined with his own.
Director: Lenny Abrahamson
Writers: Lucinda Coxon, Sarah Waters (novel)
Stars: Domhnall Gleeson, Ruth Wilson, Will Poulter
The Souvenir Part 1
A young film student in the early 80s becomes romantically involved with a complicated and untrustworthy man.
Director: Joanna Hogg
Writer: Joanna Hogg (screenplay)
Stars: Robert Pattinson, Ariane Labed, Richard Ayoade
Where'd You Go Bernadette
After her anxiety-ridden mother disappears, 15-year-old Bee does everything she can to track her down, discovering her troubled past in the process.
Writers: Maria Semple (based on the novel by), Richard Linklater (screenwriter)
Stars: Cate Blanchett, Kristen Wiig, Judy Greer
What Are Your Most Anticipated Films Of 2018?
What films are you most looking forward to watching this year? Let me know in the comments section below or over on Facebook or Twitter (@500DaysOfFilm).
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Vonn may not compete again before Sochi 2014, admits coach
By Paul Osborne
December 29 - Reigning Olympic downhill skiing champion Lindsey Vonn may not race again before Sochi 2014 after aggravating a knee injury, her coach Alex Hoedlmoser has admitted.
The four-time World Cup overall champion,the first American woman to win the downhill event at the Olympics when she clinched the title at Vancouver 2010, was seen clutching her surgically repaired knee last week following a downhill run at an event in Val-d'Isère, France, and Hoedlmoser explained that it is now swollen again.
"She is working with the guys from [her own team] Red Bull and the medical staff to get that under control," he told the Associated Press.
"There is no decision yet if, or where she is going to race ahead of the Olympics."
Vonn was rushed to hospital in February following a crash, which left her needing surgery to reconstruct two ligaments, during the super-G event at the World Championships in Schladming.
The 29-year-old then partially tore her right anterior cruciate ligament during a training run at Colorado's Copper Mountain Resort in November, creating doubt over her readiness to race in next year's Winter Olympics in Russia.
Despite the injury, Vonn returned to the World Cup in Lake Louise, Alberta, in the first week of December and finished 40th and 11th in two downhill races before placing fifth in super-G the following day.
Lindsey Vonn was helicoptered to hospital following a crash at the World Championships in February ©Getty Images
This latest setback raises further concerns about her readiness for the Games, although she has said she is confident that she will be able to compete in "one maybe two races before the Olympics" as she hopes to defend her downhill title in February.
"I'm going to play it safe and race minimal races, so I can get the confidence and the timing and the feeling of racing again," Vonn said.
"I'm really going to be safe and smart as I can."
The next World Cup speed races are due to take place in Altenmarkt-Zauchensee, Austria, on January 9 until 12.
But Hoedlmoser has said that he cannot predict whether Vonn will be ready to compete at the event.
"Lindsey prefers to work quietly on her comeback," Hoedlmoser said.
"We are in contact regularly but I am too far away to judge the situation so I leave it to her and her team now.
"She has indicated she might consider racing Cortina [on January 16 until 19] but it's too early to say that she's going to.
"Maybe she won't race at all if she feels she can do without another race in her preparation for Sochi.
"I think she's handling it well and she's determined to race in Sochi."
February 2013: Vonn will be back in time for Sochi 2014, claims US Skiing
February 2013: Vonn airlifted to hospital after serious crash at FIS World Championships


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Why the Armenian Genocide Matters for America
By Nareg Seferian, April 16, 2013
President Obama and Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan
There is good reason for the US to implement Turkey's recognition of the Armenian Genocide as federal policy given that the "Greater Middle East" is so vital to American interests.
It's that time of the year again. The run-up to the 24th of April – Armenian Martyrs' Day – usually sees a slew of activity in Washington with one of the nation's most persistent ethno-national lobbies clashing with the millions spent in counter-advocacy efforts by an active long-time member of NATO and close ally of the United States. It is not a balanced battle, but even though American citizens of Armenian descent have been a presence in Washington since the 1970s, all the political and financial clout coming out of Turkey has managed to stop short a presidential acknowledgement of "the g-word" (even if it was sort of slipped in a speech by President Ronald Reagan to commemorate the Holocaust). And even though the US Congress has twice, in 1975 and 1984, gone ahead with condemning "man's inhumanity to man," the recognition and commemoration of the Armenian Genocide at the national level has never been implemented as a federal policy.
It is a struggle that does not look like it's going away soon. US presidential candidates for the past twenty years have used the genocide card to sway voters in such key states as California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Michigan, which large numbers of Armenian-Americans call home. But each candidate has reneged on his promise to fully acknowledge the Armenian Genocide as such. Indeed, this last race to the White House was unusual in that it did not bring up the massacres and deportations that took place between 1894 and 1923 – or "the events of 1915," as is the euphemistic way of putting it, preferred by Turkey. Barack Obama was perhaps the most vociferous proponent of Armenian Genocide recognition both as a senator, as a candidate, and even as president when he made his first trip abroad soon after taking office in 2009, speaking in Ankara at the country's parliament. He fell short, however, once the first April 24th of his term passed.
But why should this nearly-century-old historical dispute matter at all?
To begin with, the United States itself played an immense role in the history of the Armenian Genocide. The most telling, poignant, and verifiable first-hand accounts of the genocide come from American sources, usually missionaries who were sent to work in the area. The most reliable news sources and figures from that era, again, are the reports filed mostly by American newspapers and journals. After the fact, the efforts directed towards helping "the starving Armenians" (a common phrase – a meme – of the time) was an important precedent for the future of humanitarian work the world over. Something like celebrity fundraising that we take for granted today, for example, finds its origins in the young star Jackie Coogan's efforts for the Armenian, Greek, and Assyrian/Syriac refugees of the Ottoman Empire.
Indeed, US President Woodrow Wilson is a national hero for the Armenians not only because he strongly backed an independent Armenian state at the time, but also because the American Committee for Syrian and Armenian Relief set up under his watch (now Near East Foundation) saved literally tens of thousands of Armenian lives, including thousands of orphans. So significant were its efforts that it was one of the few foreign organizations allowed to work in the USSR during its early years, as refugees filled the Armenian-populated lands of the Russian Empire next door, part of which became a Soviet republic in 1920.
Much more significantly, however, although the Armenian Genocide as a social and cultural issue remains unresolved, it has turned into a political and diplomatic matter since an independent Republic of Armenia has emerged following the collapse of the Soviet Union. It is a major hindrance to peace in a region that is increasingly being perceived more meaningfully as "the Greater Middle East" – an area that, no need to mention, includes Israel and Iran, the sizeable Kurdish presence in Turkey right next door to a just-about-sovereign Iraqi Kurdistan, as well as the Kurdish-populated regions of a collapsing Syria, to say nothing of the oil factor in both the Gulf and the Caspian, and the territorial disputes of the South Caucasus. History is very often informed by geography which, in turn, goes a long way into shaping policy for the states, territories, and peoples of that area.
The United States has its own historical and moral imperative in addressing the Armenian Genocide meaningfully as a nation, but the issue has cause for real concern as a factor in the stability of a neighborhood with which the present of America is inextricably linked, and for which the future may yet hold unexpected developments. Taking the Armenian Genocide issue head-on at home and encouraging Turkey to do the same could only serve to settle at least one dispute in an unstable region.
Nareg Seferian is a candidate for a master's degree with a focus on Armenian-Turkish relations at the Diplomatic Academy in Vienna, Austria, and the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University. His articles and essays can be read at naregseferian.com.


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'On the Docket with Dori' explores how the pandemic has impacted the legal industry job market
Oct 06, 2020 By Jim Ash Senior Editor Top Stories
A few law firms are beginning to hire again, but South Florida lawyer and legal recruiter Joe Ankus said the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the dynamic of job interviews.
Ankus discussed the legal job market and health and wellness with Florida Bar President Dori Foster-Morales in her latest podcast, "On the Docket With Dori."
Law firms imposed hiring freezes in March when the economic fallout from the health crisis was less clear, Ankus says. Some are beginning to hire again, but not enough of them to suggest a full recovery.
"I won't say it's completely normal, but I will say that firms now are hiring, especially in litigation and bankruptcy," he said. "You can do what you can do within reason, but you can't treat this as a traditional job search."
Networking remains key to finding the next job, Ankus said, and virtual platforms have overtaken social gatherings as the primary venue.
"I have found that sources like LinkedIn and virtual bar association meetings actually give people a chance to more meaningfully connect," he said.
Job interviews are routinely conducted via Zoom, but that doesn't mean they are any less formal, Ankus warns.
"Just because it's on Zoom doesn't mean you can show up in your bathrobe," he said.
Ankus recommends courtroom attire, from head to toe. Choose an appropriate background for the videoconference and find a quiet place free of distractions, he said.
"Give these interviews the dignity that they deserve," he said.
Foster-Morales asked Ankus, who teaches mental health first aid, to discuss one of her favorite topics.
"You know that health and wellness of all Florida Bar members is so important to me," she said. "Can you give listeners your top tip?"
Lawyers who find themselves in the job market shouldn't be too hard on themselves, Ankus said.
"The first thing I would say is take care of yourself, you can be of no use or help to people around you if you yourself are completely run down," he said. "As simplistic as it sounds, if you need that break, take it. Be kind to yourself."
The "On the Docket with Dori" series is posted on The Florida Bar's website and featured on the Bar's social media platforms.
"My hope is that the series will help keep members informed and updated during an important time when we can't physically be together," Foster-Morales said.


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Home News Finance minister Chinamasa reveals Mugabe's son-in-law Simba Chikore-Zimbabwe Airways 'links'
Finance minister Chinamasa reveals Mugabe's son-in-law Simba Chikore-Zimbabwe Airways 'links'
Muza Mpofu
Government yesterday took delivery of a Boeing 777 aircraft from Malaysia, which is part of an envisaged fleet of 10 aeroplanes to be managed under a new company tasked to boost the local aviation sector.
The 300-seater plane which arrived at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport yesterday is wholly owned by Government's special purpose vehicle, Zimbabwe Aviation Leasing Company, which in turn, is leasing the aircraft to Zimbabwe Airways.
Zimbabwe Airways is also owned by Government and was formed to give Air Zimbabwe time to come back to its feet and recover from its debts.
The second Boeing that has already been paid for in Malaysia is expected in the country soon.
It is believed that the newly acquired planes will add oomph to efforts to open up the country to investment and boost local tourism and trade.
In essence, Government, through Zimbabwe Airways, plans to acquire three additional Boeing 777 aeroplanes to service regional and international routes, including six small planes that will be used as feeder aircraft for long-haul flights.
Government has already paid $41 million out of the $70 million that is needed for the four Boeing 777 planes.
It is believed that to date, local authorities have managed to arrange funding for two Boeing 777 planes and one Embraer.
Speaking after the delivery of the plane at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport, Finance and Economic Development Minister Patrick Chinamasa said the new aeroplanes, contrary to speculation, belonged to Government.
"I wish to categorically state the aeroplane that is outside there is the property and asset of the Government of Zimbabwe," he said. "I know speculation has been rife that the aircraft belonged to the former First Family.
"That is wrong and I am here to set the record straight. (Mr) Simba Chikore (former President Mugabe's son-in-law) has no interests in the business, directly or indirectly."
Minister Chinamasa said Mr Chikore, who was one of the pilots who flew the plane from Malaysia, was initially roped in to offer technical support and assist in negotiating the deal.
"(Mr) Simba Chikore has no shareholding in this plane," he said. "We only recruited him to assist us with technical support during the negotiations since he has vast experience in the aircraft industry."
Government has decided to lease out the planes to its newly created firm, Zimbabwe Airways, in order to allow Air Zimbabwe – currently laden with a $300 million debt – time to recover.
"Zimbabwe Aviation Leasing Company, which is 100 percent owned by the Government, is leasing the new Boeing 777 to Zimbabwe Airways, which is also wholly owned by the Government," said Minister Chinamasa.
"We will lease the aircrafts to third parties until Air Zimbabwe, which is now a bottomless pit, puts its house in order."
Minister Chinamasa said the deal had been kept under wraps since 2016 to avoid jeopardising negotiations.
Zimbabwe Tourism Authority chief executive officer Mr Karikoga Kaseke urged Government to appoint a vibrant leadership to the new airline.
"I urge you to put a very serious board for the airline and a serious management team and everything will follow," he said.
Mr Kaseke said in future, Government should inform the nation of such crucial deals to avoid speculation.
"I am one of the people who believed in the media reports," he said. "We are concerned because when you do not give us information we will have to believe the newspaper stories."
Mr Kaseke urged Government to reopen the traditional international routes for business.
"These Boeing 777 planes should go to their traditional routes like the Harare-London route," he said. "Before Air Zimbabwe became a bottomless pit, we used to win awards every year as the best airline in Africa.
"I hope we will be flying to London, China and other countries as soon as possible."
Government says aviation experts that have examined the Boeing 777 planes from Malaysia say they can operate efficiently for between 15 to 20 years.
– Chronicle
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This is the first I'm hearing of Polyvore! Man, I totally feel left out now. I will be trying it later today...thanks for the tip!
If I had an umbrella like that, I would probably start hoping it rained. Congrats on home ownership!
I've never heard of that site, but I'll definitely check it out~ your outfit is super cute! And congrats on the new home.. so much fun!
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University of Michigan Lecture Compares Netanyahu to Hitler
TEL AVIV – A mandatory lecture for University of Michigan art students reportedly featured a former Black Panther leader who compared Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Adolf Hitler.
Emory Douglas, part of the "Penny Stamps Speakers Series Presentation" of the Stamps School of Art & Design, presented a slide with an image of Netanyahu and Hitler with the words "Guilty Of Genocide" emblazoned on their faces. The definition of genocide was printed underneath. Jewish student Alexa Smith shared the picture on her Facebook page.
The speaker series comprises a one-credit course, which is required each semester for students hoping to earn a BA in Art & Design.
According to the university website, Douglas "worked as the resident Revolutionary Artist and Minister of Culture for the Black Panther Party in the San Francisco Bay Area from 1967 through the 1980s."
"During his tenure, Douglas created powerful images to depict the reality of racial injustice in America and to promote the party's ideologies. His distinctive style established the 'militant-chic' style decades before the aesthetic became popularized and sought to flip the cultural paradigm from one of African American victimhood to one of powerful outrage."
Douglas is an advocate of the extremist boycott, divestment, and sanctions (BDS) campaign against Israel.
Smith wrote in her Facebook post: "Yesterday I was forced to sit through an overtly anti-Semitic lecture."
"In what world is it ok for a mandatory course to host a speaker who compares Adolf Hitler to the Prime Minister of Israel?" she wrote.
"I sat through this lecture horrified at the hatred and intolerance being spewed on our campus," she continued. "As a Jew who is proud of my people and my homeland, I sat through this lecture feeling targeted and smeared to be as evil as the man who perpetrated the Holocaust and systematically murdered six million Jews," she wrote.
According to Smith, two years ago another required lecture featured Joe Sacco calling Israel a terrorist state. Sacco also declared that Israeli soldiers did not deserve to be represented as actual human beings in his artwork.
"This time I will no longer sit quietly and allow others to dehumanize my people and my community. The administration is repeatedly failing to forcefully respond to anti-Semitism, and so it comes back worse and worse each time. A line needs to be drawn and it needs to be drawn now," she concluded.
The University's Assistant Vice President for Public Affairs, Rick Fitzgerald, defended the lecture, noting that "Douglas covered a wide array of subject matter within the overarching context of his work, which looks at the oppression of people across the globe by governmental powers."
"The Stamps program is intentionally provocative and we are clear with our students about this. The school does not control or censor what speakers present," he added.
The University of Michigan also came under fire last month when John Cheney-Lippold, a professor of American culture and supporter of BDS, refused to sign a letter of recommendation for a student wishing to study abroad in Israel.
Israel / Middle EastNational SecurityPoliticsAdolf HitlerBenjamin NetanyahuBlack PantherGenocideHolocaustJohn Cheney-LippoldJudaismUniversity of Michigan


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What the Forthcoming White House Report on Antibiotic Resistance Will Ask For
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Among the groups that work on awareness of antibiotics resistance — which include major medical and public health organizations as well as nonprofits trying to direct attention to antibiotic misuse in medicine and agriculture — there has been a lot of anticipation of a forthcoming report by the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. The report, which has been in the works for months, will be published shortly, possibly as early as next week. Today, the council — known as PCAST for short — held a public meeting to discuss the report's contents and vote as a group to accept or rejected. The meeting was webcast, and as far as I could tell, the vote was unanimous.
Though the report itself won't be out for a bit, the meeting gave a good sense of what the report will say. For accessibility, PCAST runs live voice-recognition transcription of its meetings; so while the meeting was proceeding, I grabbed a transcript to review later. Here's what seems to be coming.
According to the discussion this morning, the report will call for:
A federal interagency taskforce on antibiotic resistance, run out of the White House, made up of high-level personnel — Cabinet secretaries or their designees — and significant additional funding for federal resistance initiatives.
Rolling out genome-level sequencing of resistant organisms across the country, as far down the organizational tree of public health as state health departments and individual hospitals, with their findings feeding into a national, open-access database of resistance sequences.
Significant changes to the structure of clinical trials for new antibiotics, and significant incentives to be offered to pharma companies to encourage them to make new antibiotics.
Strict attention to antibiotic stewardship in hospitals, to the point that the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services should use the leverage of reimbursement to get hospitals to watch their antibiotic use.
Finally — and this is the piece that will likely provoke the most debate — it's not at all clear what PCAST will recommend with regard to antibiotic overuse in agriculture. Co-chair Eric Lander of Harvard University said:
If you use [antibiotics] in agriculture you develop antibiotic [resistance] in animals; I don't think that's an objectionable statement at all. Can that antibiotic resistance transfer to humans? Yes they can, they do sometimes transfer, there's clear documentation that there is such exchange.
Where we are truly unclear is how much of the problem can be attributed to agriculture. I think there's very serious concerns, we share very serious concerns, that it can be a very important reservoir. But if you ask, can we pin down all of that transfer, most of the scientific literature until recently has been indirect and correlational.
In the last several years with the abilty to sequence genomes you can actually see, because of all the little genetic bread crumbs scattered up and down the genomes, that things are going back and forth. But it's still a limited number of such papers. So I think it's fair to say that over the next several years we're expecting to see an awful lot more data like that. But it's clear it does happen in agriculture, it can transfer, and I don't think we're in a position ourselves to take a position on how much of the total problem it accounts for, even how to think about that question.
In advance of the meeting, a number of advocacy and professional groups wrote to PCAST, asking the group to take a strong position on agricultural antibiotic use and the limited reach of the Food and Drug Administration's new initiatives regarding farm antibiotics. Unless the report is much stronger than what was said today, it seems possible they will be disappointed.
I grabbed the transcript of this morning's discussion from the PCAST site, made a pdf of it, and stashed it in my Scribd account. I'm embedding it below.
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Tennis: Second ITF Junior title for Singaporean Ethan Lye
Singaporean tennis player Ethan Lye (right) won his second International Tennis Federation Junior title in Hong Kong on Jan 20. The 16-year-old beat Tsai Chang-lin of Chinese Taipei 7-5 6-2 at the Victoria Park Tennis Court.PHOTO: COURTESY OF ETHAN LYE
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SINGAPORE - En route to winning his second International Tennis Federation (ITF) Junior title in Hong Kong on Saturday (Jan 20), Ethan Lye recorded a first at the Victoria Park Tennis Court: It was his first time finishing a tournament on his own.
Explaining that he usually travels to tournaments overseas with fellow Singaporean tennis players Robin Cheng and Justin Oeni, or his mother Vera, Ethan said: "They lost a bit earlier in the tournament so they left early and I spent the last two days of the tournament alone, so it was pretty tough especially with the Hong Kong supporters during the semi-finals, but I managed to play my own game and play some good tennis."
The 16-year-old defeated Hong Konger Kai Wai Yu 6-3, 6-2 in the semi-finals on Friday. He then recovered from being down a break in the first set of the final to beat Tsai Chang-Lin of Chinese Taipei 7-5, 6-2.
Reflecting on the "pretty long" match point in the final, the Sydney-based Ethan said: "I was just defending on the last point and he eventually hit a forehand unforced error into the net.
"My opponent is a pretty big guy, he hits really well so I was trying to make him move a lot and wear him down... I think it paid off in the second set."
While he hopes to improve on his strength and on developing a bigger serve, the Year 11 student at McDonald College is pleased with his performance at the Jan 15-20 tournament.
"I thought I did well to try and figure out holes in my opponents' games and exposing them, as well as just handling myself with everything - like waking up on time and making sure I check out of the hotel without leaving anything behind," he said.
"Normally my mum reminds me to do things here and there, but now I'm more of my own person and it's good that I've showed I can handle things myself. These are good learning points and it shows where I'm at with my maturity and how I handle myself on and off court."
Ethan landed his first ITF Junior title last September in Sydney and although he acknowledged his victory in Hong Kong as a significant confidence booster, he noted: "This is a good win for me, but it's still a small tournament in terms of the big leagues. Most of my friends are playing in the Australian Open junior tournament and that's what I'm looking to get to, hopefully by next year.
"I've just got to keep doing what I'm doing, trusting my coaches and family, trusting the process of tennis and just keep going."
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Robinson WAS NOT open on that last play ...
RamsInfiniti
It may have looked that way on the replay, but you have to understand what happened on that play. I just watched it twice more to understand ...
Avery is lined up far right. His DB is playing zone, he drops and then stops as Avery runs past him ....
Robinson is lined up left, running a deep skinny post ...
Horton is playing center field, deep, and is lined up between Robinson and Avery. He is the centerfielder. Only hope on this play is to somehow get him to bite and throw the opposite way ...
Bulger stepped up in the pocket, he was looking centerfield, likely in hopes of getting Horton to commit or bite to the center ...
Horton didn't commit either way, and Bulger was out of time and unloaded to Avery. Horton rolled over and forced the incompletion, despite committing some illegal contact ...
If this is an option route, and Avery stops and comes back, there is probably enough cushion for a completion. Likely this was a called 9 route ...
Had Bulger thrown the ball to Robinson, Horton would have rolled his way and likely broken up the play. Robinson did have a step on both defenders, but it was likely designed that way to bait the QB. Same with the defensive back bailing on Avery and letting him run free. Bad throw by QB results in INT ...
So while it looked nice on replay, there was nothing there in actuality. Do you realize how difficult it is to complete a big pass play like that against that type of deep coverage defense?
The WR would have had to make a play for anything to come of this. Last year Avery did, this year he didn't ...
letsgoramz
Re: Robinson WAS NOT open on that last play ...
heart breaking losss Avery needs to regain his confidence and not let these fumbles become frequent . . . he will be fine concentration is key and knowing how to go down on certain plays is even more inportant
Torry Holt Dont play that
Mooselini
It's just something we want to point out. we want to figure out what was wrong. i didnt think anyone was open for that last play. =/ it was just a tough spot to be in that late in the game.
Originally posted by RamsInfiniti View Post
Don't burst the Bulger haters bubble. These armchair qb's see everything on the field even though they are sitting at home with pork rinds in one hand and keystone light in the other. Don't take the wind out of their sails, without being able to blame Bulger what would they do with their lives. ;)
Aim high Willis, Aim High!
Warner4prez
Jackson was wide open with plenty of running room had he dumped it off to him. Just figured I'd throw that out there.
PeoriaRam
Originally posted by Warner4prez View Post
50 yards of running room?
VegasRam
It would have given them a first down with time left.
I am guessing that after being heavily pressured on the first three downs, that Bulger knew he had to get the ball out of the end zone, and quickly.
Bulger did the best he could of trying to get Horton to bite centerfield and give Avery a shot. He fired when he thought he had to, and Avery didn't make a great effort on the play. Horton also bumped Avery could have been called for interference ...
Jackson leaked out at the last second, as Bulger was stepping into his throwing motion. There was a Washington defender standing at the 15 yard line. No guarantee a first down comes of it.
Last edited by RamsInfiniti; -09-21-2009, 12:06 PM.
Ahmedrams81
I thought I was the only one that noticed that. I think he would have picked up the first no doubt.
RamFan876
Avery is just returning from injury and had a bad day all around. If you had the choice to throw a jump ball in that situation, who are you choosing? Robinson is the better playmaker right now and should have had the chance to make a play. I'm always curious as to whether it was a play call or a Bulger decision.
With all due respect to Donnie Avery ...
by RamsInfiniti
I honestly believe that Laurent Robinson is going to end up the #1 WR on this team. You don't even have to look at the numbers to see it. This kid his nice size, good speed, runs routes well, and uses his HANDS to catch the ball. Every pass he caught against the Falcons was made solely with his hands ...
We've heard nothing but rave reviews about this guy in camp, and now it is transpiring onto the field. Watch him on Thursday, and you'll see how quick he is off the line, and how fluidly he moves into his breaks ...
The athletic ability that was shown by snatching that one errant sideline pass was incredible. He didn't quite get the feet down, but truly indicative of the athletic ability he has. Seems like a legitimate YAC guy also ...
Really reminds me of a young Torry Holt, similar kind of receiver in my opinion. I think the front office got a steal here, and now I understand why the Falcon's fans were so upset at letting him go so easily ...
At this point, Robinson just seems to be a more polised wideout than Avery. Should make for a nice tandem when he returns, but he has some catching up to do in my opinion if he wants to be the #1 ...
People are underestimating Laurant Robinson...
bruce4life
by bruce4life
I expect good numbers from him.. He had one of the best preseasons in the league....
Glad To Hear This
RockinRam
by RockinRam
Avery and Robinson are healthy, which is good news for Rams
By Jim Rodenbush
Donnie Avery is healthy. Laurent Robinson is healthy. And while the 2010 season opener is more than three months away, this could be potentially great news for the St. Louis Rams offense.
Both wide receivers are at 100 percent entering the second week of organized team activities at Rams Park. For Avery, that meant bouncing back from a series of nagging injuries that plagued him throughout 2009. For Robinson, it meant a full recovery from a fractured leg and ankle sprain that ended his 2009 season after only three games.
Together, the pair represent arguably the team's best down-field receiving threats. In fact, they recorded the Rams' two longest catches in '09: Avery with a 50-yard reception against Indianapolis, and Robinson with a 45-yard grab in the season opener at Seattle.
"We can both take it deep," Avery said following practice Monday. "So, that'll be a plus."
Though Avery played all 16 games last season, he was bothered by a laundry list of injuries. His most serious injury came in the preseason, when he suffered a stress fracture in his left foot. He returned in time for the season opener, but then experienced problems with his ribs, hamstring, hip and shoulder.
This offseason, Avery started a weight lifting program and changed his diet. As a result, he has added around 15 pounds of muscle and gotten rid of the nagging pain.
"It's about playing healthy," he said. "Staying on the field, staying in the weight room, working with the trainer. Just staying healthy. Healthy is happy for me.
"I feel a lot better now. I absolutely feel the difference."
Avery had 47 receptions for 589 yards and five touchdowns in 2009. Avery, who will be 26 next month, is entering his third NFL season and second under coach Steve Spagnuolo and offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur. He described himself as "more comfortable" because of his familiarity with the team's offense.
"It's a different approach mentally," he said. "You know what you're going to get game day. You know what opens up, and how to get open during the season. You know what kind of coverages teams play against this type of offense."
Avery hopes to double his touchdown total in 2010 and said he looks forward to being a deep threat once again.
"My first year, we exploited (that)," he said. "This year, I feel like we're going to get back to it."
As for Robinson, he was among the Rams' best receivers during the early part of last season. He recorded 13 catches for 167 yards and a touchdown before...
How much do we miss Robinson?
by 39thebeast
Stats via Mike Sandos Blog. Even though Robinson was hurt week 3 he still has the same amount of third down targets as Avery and Burton with 7. Steven Jackson leads the team in third down targets with 9. Throwing to Robinson on third down Bulgers rating is 110.7 Burton and Avery with the exact same amount of targets are hovering around 67. Among guys with a minimum of 10 targets Bulgers passer rating when throwing to Robinson is 91.2, he only has a higher rating throwing to Burton at 100.9.
You can interpret this allot of ways. Bulger needs a true number 1 to be good, Robinson is really good, our other receivers suck, and so on.
To me there is a combination in the lack of faith in Bulger and to a much larger extent the WRs. We only threw the deep post or deep out to Robinson and now we don't do that nearly as much.
You gotta respect the deep ball
I know people have alot of concerns about our offense particularly our passing game and how that will lead to opponents putting 8 guys in the box. I could see that early on in the year especially with the loss of Donnie Avery, but once he comes back I think things will change a little. Here is why regardless of there inexperience the Rams 2 starting receivers Robinson and Avery have deep speed and can make plays down field. The one thing defenses don't want to do is give up a big play. If the Rams throw in more of the 3 step drop and bomb it down field like we saw Bulger do against the Jets to Robinson, thats when we can see our most sucessfull run game especially when Avery returns. Also with the 3 step drop our horrific blitz pick up is less likely to be exposed. Lets just hope Avery can come back 100% with no setbacks and we should be fine, if not we will be in alot of trouble.


Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt was on stage today at AllThingsD's Dive Into Mobile event in NYC, talking about his book and his vision for Google. When asked about how he and Google feel about projects that take Android as their base and then build something different with them, like Amazon's KindleOS or Facebook Home. Schmidt's response was extremely positive.
On the subject of Android forking and Facebook Home, he responded "I think it's fantastic." "This is what open source is all about," he said, adding that he "suspect[s] it's one of the few reasons Android is the number one solution right now." At the time of its unveiling, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that his company didn't even have to work with Google to make Home a reality.
Schmidt's statement stuck to the company line but also went further, indicating an enthusiasm for efforts like those undertaken by Facebook and Android. He said that people who don't work with open source technology can't seem to understand the value of people taking your OS and doing something different with it, but at Google, there's a genuine appreciate for those kinds of projects.


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The Confederate Home | 60-64 Broad Street
Written by	Amelia Whaley
Broad Street has some wonderful structures and lots of stories. This week we visit 60-64 Broad Street or the Confederate Home, originally known as the Home for the Mothers, Widows, and Daughters of Confederate Soldiers.
During its strange and storied history, this property has been a residence which hosted a United States President, served as a hotel, a Federal courthouse, a college, apartment building and wedding destination.
Gilbert Chalmers, the original owner and builder of this property would not have recognized his property today. The façade of the original building was drastically changed with a mansard roof after the earthquake of 1886 damaged the property. Chalmers built a double tenement here in 1800 and his daughter inherited the property. Chalmers was born in Scotland in 1746; he died in Charleston in 1805 and is buried in the First Scots Presbyterian Church
graveyard.
Governor John Geddes first married Chalmers' daughter, Harriet; after Harriet's death he married Chalmers' other daughter, Anne. In 1819 Governor Geddes hosted President James Monroe at this property. Geddes also served as one of Charleston's mayors.
The property was sold in 1834 to another Charleston Scot, Angus Stewart, who opened the property as the Carolina Hotel. After the Civil War, the building was rented to the Home for the Mothers, Widows, and Daughters of Confederate Soldiers, an organization founded by Mary Amarintha Yates Snowdon and her sister Isabel. The sisters mortgaged their home to pay for the rent, and in 1874 the Confederate Home was able to purchase the property which was also used as the Confederate College for young women.
From Broad Street the property appears as a large house, but on entry, it is evident that the property is huge. Entering from the Broad Street entrance, one sees three stories of apartments overlooking a large courtyard and garden. In the spirit of Amarintha and Isabel's vision, these apartments provide safe and affordable housing for older women; my grandfather's sister from Edisto Island, Annie Seabrook Whaley, lived there after her father's death. In addition to apartments, today some units are rented to local artists as studios, and the courtyard provides a lovely venue for weddings and receptions.
Next week we will continue to explore Charleston history through her places and people.
Amelia Whaley
Amelia ("Mimi") Whaley
Mimi was born in Charleston and grew up on nearby Edisto Island, one of several sea islands settled by planters due to their close proximity to Charleston. In addition to the Whaleys, Seabrooks, Mikells and Baynards, Mimi is also a direct descendant of Paul Grimball, the recipient of an English land grant of over 1,000 acres on Edisto in 1683; he and his family were the first documented white settlers on Edisto. In Charleston and the Lowcountry, it's common to hear, "Everyone around here is related; it's just whether or not you claim each other…"
Mimi enjoys sharing the history of Charleston and the Lowcountry. A licensed tour guide, she leads historic Charleston walking tours Wednesdays through Sundays at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., leaving from Washington Park in the heart of the old city. Reservations are required for these Charleston walking tours which last approximately 2 hours and end in the vicinity of the Charleston Market. Private tours are also available.
Mimi is also an award-winning Charleston artist working in watercolor, oil, acrylic and mixed media. "I'm so fortunate to live in this area and share this special city through touring, writing, talking and painting – all the things I love to do!"
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> > > settings use a 4:3 ratio.
> > ehm, don't these users set some widescreen framebuffer modes anyway?
> > when framebuffer is used - users set widescreen mode anyway (if possible).
> > So I don't see a problem here.
be distorted in that case.
- IMHO it's better not to use the framebuffer at all in that case.


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Q: Import bluebird on quasar I am using bluebird.js and Quasar Framework. I would like to use it globally and previously configure it like
import { Promise } from 'bluebird';

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But I'm not sure where to place it.

A: Looks like this is what Boot files were supposed for.
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  Promise.config({ cancellation: true });
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Leland Kruvant was named President & CEO of Creative Associates International on April 25, 2017. Previously, he was named President on October 1, 2014.
With Leland's experience in finance, technology, program management and strategic planning, Creative expanded its geographic footprint and increased its technical services.
Leland started his career with Creative in 1992 in program support positions. He left Creative and worked for a number of technology companies in key strategic roles. Returning to Creative in 2003, Leland successfully managed several projects funded by the U.S. State Department and was subsequently promoted to positions of increasing responsibility. Prior to his appointment as President in 2014, Leland was the Vice President of Strategic Planning.
A strong believer in building relationships, Leland travels extensively to visit projects and meet with clients, partners, host governments, field staff and beneficiaries of Creative-implemented programs. He is deeply committed to achieving Creative's mission to support people around the world to realize the positive change they seek.