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Fraud reports and losses: Not just a grandparent's story
YOU might have heard that scams mostly affect older adults, but reports to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) tell a different story. Last year, adults under 60 — our Gen X, Millennial, and Gen Z neighbors — were more likely to report losing money to fraud than people 60 and over. And what did they report the most? Losing money to online shopping fraud, often when things pitched to them on social media never arrived.
Compared to older adults, those under 60 were more than four times as likely to report losing money on an investment scam, often a fake cryptocurrency investment opportunity, and more than five times as likely to report losing money to a job scam. Many college students reported losing money to phony job offers sent to their school email addresses. Overall, adults under 60 most often reported losing money to scams that started on social media, a website, or an app, and their median reported fraud loss was $500.
People over 60 were less likely to report losing money to fraud, but their reported losses were higher. The median reported loss was $800 among people in their 70s and jumped to $1,500 for people over 80. Older adults were more likely to report losing money to tech support scammers — cons who urge people to pay for unneeded computer repairs — and prize, sweepstakes, and lottery scams that demand payment but never give a prize. About one in four of the older adults' loss reports said the scam started with a phone call.
Sharing what you know about scams helps protect people of all ages around you. Learn more at ftc.gov/PassItOn. If you see a scam, report it to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. (Bridget Small/Consumer Education Specialist, FTC)
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Speaking about 2006 and 2007 models of Audi A4 performance, we can say that they are the best all around numbers in the stiff German competition. That model was first introduced in 2005, (code named B7) with a subtle redesign, and the model got the fresh look it needed to fight with the competition from Munich and Stuttgart. In fact it grew in size; it looked like a little Audi A6 limo.
Aside from its luxury side, the price that can climb up to more than double if we choose everything from the rich additional equipment, 2006 2007 Audi a4 performance is very good and this car is capable of bringing smile on almost anyone's face.
Let's look at the engine variants offered. The complete data is available at this Wikipedia page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audi_A4#B7_engines. There is a wide choice of engines available and the 2006-2007 model of Audi A4 will be a pleasure to own. In fact that model is a lot sportier than the newest one, which has even longer wheel base and looks a lot bigger and more suited for Highway driving situation. Enjoy the following photo gallery of Audi A4, Audi RS4, and the convertible version.


Look for Kevin Costner making a cameo appearance!
An unused ending for the movie was a flashback to the 60s with the gang at college (with deceased friend Alex played by Kevin Costner) having a Thanksgiving dinner.
It was scrapped because it confused the preview audience. Other flashback scenes with Kevin Costner were deleted as well, though they don't appear with the other deleted scenes on the DVD.
A dozen or so years after they graduated from University together, a group of friends are suddenly pulled back together by the death of Alex, the brightest star in their group.
The friends have gone on to lead very different lives to the ones they dreamt of, some are married, some are divorced. Some are famous, some are not. Some are wealthy, some are struggling.
But this story is all about how they come to terms with their grief for Alex, their concerns for themselves and each other, their regrets about missed opportunities, and the question "what happened to the fire of our youth?"
Don't think for a second that this is a quiet, introspective movie, there are some powerful performances here by some of the screen's most accomplished actors - Kevin Kline, Glenn Close, Tom Berenger, JoBeth Williams, William Hurt, Jeff Goldblum, Meg Tilly - reads like a "who's who" of 80s drama, doesn't it?
All of this is set against a backdrop of fall in a Southern house, and is dressed with one of the most memorable musical scores to come out of the eighties.
The casting of this movie works so well, and is spot on; the actors are a roll-call of success with 80s drama. From Glenn Close to William Hurt, Kevin Kline to Jeff Goldblum, Meg Tilly to Jobeth Williams, Tom Beremger to the absent Kevin Costner (as Alex, the deceased friend), all the familiar faces are there and work well together.
Where the movie really succeeds is simple; it provides the audience with a small glimpse into each character's settings in which they all believed they were emotionally happy, but are shown in the context of the group to be anything but.
The score is stunning, the scenery inspiring, the acting understated and exact.
Performance, score and setting combine to make this one of the seminal thirty-something movies of the age.
You may not really get the movie first off - it takes a couple of viewings to really understand the characters.


I have been trying to optimize a difficult reaction; I thought a presence of zinc chloride might help so I gave this a try and there was an improvement: The results were getting better, week after week.
Some time later – by now with improved product purity and filtrability – I begun to wonder if the zinc chloride effect was real, or maybe something else was going on, so I finally got around to run a control. And sure enough, the reaction worked even better without zinc chloride. So, after many tries with quantities of reagents and additives, I arrived at optimized procedure which looked almost exactly like the one that I started with, except few minor details – the little changes that were incidentally co-introduced because of the ZnCl2 addition – few small changes that make a difference… I would have never tried these changes without it. And I would have given up if I had run the control experiments earlier and found out it does nothing.
It is delightful to read methodology papers, the observations and explanations arranged neatly, flowing like a good detective story, with a chain of clear logical reasoning based on the experimental evidence. But I suspect it is mostly fictional (There is no good place in a process paper to explain that after very slow reagent addition because of a clogged valve that no-one cared to inspect before the pilot run, the impurity profile improved and the troublesome sideproduct from the second step no longer buggers up the recrystallization). I worry that reading published accounts of process research can give the management a very unrealistic impression what a normal project should look like.


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Ra, Raa ali Re (arabsko رع, koptsko Fra) je bil v staroegipčanski mitologiji bog sonca, stvarnik ljudi in bogov. Od pete dinastije dalje je bil glavno egipčansko božanstvo.

Središče njegovega kulta je bil Heliopolis, kar v grščini pomeni mesto sonca. Ra ima glavo sokola. Himna bogu Raju, napisana okoli 1370 pr. n. št., opisuje nekaj božanstev kot oblik boga Raja. Na primer:

 "Molimo k tebi, o, Ra, ti vzvišena moč, ki prihajaš v prostor Amenta (Amunet), glej, tvoje telo je Temu (Atum)."

"Molimo k tebi, o, Ra, ti vzvišena moč, ki prihajaš v skrito palačo Anubisa, glej, tvoje telo je Kepera (Hepri)."

Vloga

Ra in sonce
Egipčanom je sonce predstavljalo svetlobo, toploto in rast. To je bilo zelo pomembno božanstvo, saj je bilo sonce videti kot vladar vsega, kar je ustvaril. Sončev disk je bil videti kot telo ali oči Raja. Ra je bil oče Šuja in Tefnut, ki ju je ustvaril. Šu je bil bog vetra, Tefnut je bila boginja dežja. Sekmet je bila oči Raja in je bila ustvarjena z ognjem v Rajevem očesu. Bila je nasilna levinja.

Ra v podzemlju
Za Raja so mislili, da potuje na dveh sončnih ladjah, imenovanih Mandžet (ladja milijonov let) ali jutranja ladja in Mesektet ali večerna ladja. . Ladji sta ga vozili na poti po nebu in duatu ali podzemlju Egipta. Medtem ko je bil Ra na Mesektet, je bil v obliki z glavo. Ko je Ra potoval v svoji ladji, je imel s seboj različna druga božanstva, kot so Sia (božanstvo zaznavanja) in Hu (ḥw) (božanstvo ukaza), Heka (božanstvo čarobne moči). Včasih so mu člani eneade pomagali na njegovi poti, vključno s Set, ki je premagal kačo Apep in Mehen, ki ga je branil pred pošastmi iz podzemlja. Ko je bil Ra v podzemlju, je bil v vseh različnih oblikah.

Apep, bog kaosa, je bil velikanska kača, ki je poskušala ustaviti sončno ladjo vsak večer, s tem da ga je požrla ali pa ustavila s svojo hipnotično zvezdo. Egipčani so verjeli, da se v večernih urah Ra spremeni kot Atum ali v obliko ovna. Mesektet ali večerna ladja bi ga nosila skozi podzemlje in nazaj proti vzhodu ter ga pripravila na ponovno rojstvo. Ti miti Raja predstavljajo kot vzhajanje sonca, kot ponovno rojstvo sonca na nebu boginje Nut. Taka zasnova  preporoda in obnovitve Raja krepi njegovo vlogo kot boga ustvarjalca.

Kadar je bil Ra v podzemlju, se je združil z Ozirisom, bogom mrtvih, in prek njega postal tudi bog mrtvih.

Ra kot ustvarjalec
Raja so nekateri stari Egipčani častili kot boga stvarnika, zlasti privrženci njegovega kulta v Heliopolisu. Veljalo je, da je Ra jokal in iz solz je nastal človek. Ti kultni privrženci so verjeli, da se je Ra ustvaril sam, medtem ko so privrženci boga Ptaja verjeli, da je Raja ustvaril Pta. Zato so mislili, da je to razlog, da so častilci piramid starega kraljestva v Heliopolisu redko omenjali Ptaja. V odlomku Knjige mrtvih Ra sebe pomanjša in njegova kri se preoblikuje v dve intelektualni personifikaciji: Hu ali oblast in Sia ali um. Ra je tudi oblikoval letne čase, mesece, rastline in živali.

Kult boga Raja
Bog Ra je včasih znan spreobrnjenec Eringium (skarabej). Bil je tudi vrhovni bog Egipčanov. Faraon Ehnaton (Amenofis IV.) je izpeljal versko reformo in uvedel monoteistični kult Atona, a se je takoj po njegovi smrti njegov naslednik Tutankamon vrnil k stari veri. Kult Raja se je precej povečal v drugi egipčanski dinastiji in se učvrstil kot bog sonca Ra. S četrto dinastijo se je na faraona gledalo kot na utelešenje Raja na Zemlji, faraoni so bili "sinovi Raja". Čaščenje Raja je doseglo vrhunec v peti dinastiji, ko je postal uradni bog Egipta, v njegovo čast so bile zgrajene piramide, obeliski in templji. Začela so se pojavljati besedila v piramidah, ki so dajala vse večji pomen Raju pri potovanju faraona skozi podzemni svet. Znano je, da beseda "ra" pomeni "sonce", vendar pa nekateri menijo, da je lahko beseda različica ali povezana z besedo "ustvarjalen". Kot je njegov lik ustvarjen v egipčanskem panteonu, Ra običajno nadomešča Atuma kot oče, dedek in pradedek božanstev eneade in postane stvarnik sveta. Končno verujejo, da so bili ljudje ustvarjeni iz Rajevih solz, zato so se Egipčani imenovali čreda boga Raja. Do enajste dinastije je Ra postal nekaj podobnega kot krščanski Bog. Mitologija pravi, da je ustvaril zemljo za človeka in da je zlo posledica človeških dejanj. Poudarjali so tudi, da bo zlo kaznovano po smrti. V Novem kraljestvu je čaščenje Raja postalo še bolj veličastno. Stenam grobnic so namenili še več pozornosti, pa tudi podrobnostim besedil, ki opisujejo potovanje Raja skozi podzemlje. Zanj so tudi govorili, da nosi molitve živih za mrtve na svojem čolnu. V tem obdobju je bila najbolj priljubljena ideja, da se Ra stara skupaj s Soncem. Čaščenje Raja je obsegalo hvalnice, molitve in uroke za pomoč Raju, da premaga kobro, imenovano Apop, ki se je imenovala tudi Apopis. Čeprav je bil kult Raja zelo razširjen, je bil njegov center v Heliopolisu, domu Eneada, za katerega so verjeli, da je vodja Atuma. Sprejemanja Raja so praznovali 26. maja po gregorijanskem koledarju.

Umetnost
Ra se v umetnosti običajno prikazuje kot človek s faraonsko krono (znak kralja nad preostalimi božanstvi) in soncem nad glavo. Včasih ima glavo sokola, ker je povezano s Horusom v Ra-Horakti. Včasih je prikazan drugače glede na položaj sonca na nebu. Kadar sonce vzhaja, je bil prikazan kot otrok, opoldne kot človek, zvečer kot starec. Ra je delil mnogo simbolov z drugimi sončnimi božanstvi.

Druge oblike

Ptica Benu je Rajeva "ba" in simbol ognja in ponovnega rojstva. Obelisk predstavlja sončeve žarke in je bil oboževan kot dom Raja. Piramide so bile obrnjene v smeri od vzhoda proti zahodu, verjetno v smeri premikanja Sonca. Ureus je kobra, ki se običajno prikazuje ovita okrog sončnega diska. Ureus se povezuje z boginjo Vadžet in verjeli so, da je kobra lahko samo ženskega spola.

Potomstvo
Ra je imel mnogo otrok in vse je ustvaril sam.

 Šu − bog zraka, prvi Rajev otrok.
 Tefnut − boginja vode z levjo glavo, očetova ljubljenka.
 Hator − boginja z rogovi, najlepša boginja in najdražja Rajeva hči.
 Sekmet − boginja z levjo glavo kot tudi Tefnut, boginja vojne, ognja in kuge.
 Bastet − boginja s telesom mačke, boginja ljubezni.
 Maat − boginja vesoljskega reda in miru, sestra kralja.
 Vadžet in Nekbet, Vadžet je kača, Nekbet mrhovinar, sta dvojčka.
 Horus (sokol) − sokol, ki je prva žival na svetu.

Rajeva vnuka sta Geb in Nut, pravnuki pa Oziris, Izida, Set in Neftis.

Sklici

Viri
 Wilkinson, Richard (2003). The Complete Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt. London: Thames and Hudson. str. 164. ISBN 978-0-50005-120-7.
 Harris, Geraldine (1981). Gods & Pharaohs from Egyptian Mythology. London, England: Eurobook Limited.  str. 22. ISBN 0-87226-907-8.
 Collier, Mark;  Manley, Bill. How to Read Egyptian Hieroglyphs: Revised Edition. Berkeley: University of California Press, 1998.
 Salaman, Clement; Van Oyen, Dorine; Wharton, William D.; Mahé, Jean-Pierre. The Way of Hermes: New Translations of the Corpus Hermeticum and The Definitions of Hermes Trismegistus to Asclepius. Rochester: Inner Traditions, 1999.

Zunanje povezave

Egipčanski bogovi
Bogovi sonca
Bogovi neba in vremena
Bogovi podzemlja

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Denton County was founded in 1846 and has since gained a great deal of cities and towns, including Corinth, Carrollton, Flower Mound, Lakewood Village, Little Elm, The Colony, and many, many more. There are also several cities that lie within other counties that still hold a section within Denton County, adding to the diversity of the great county. There is a great deal of recreation and employment in the area as well, with several different school districts, most of which have been ranked as exemplary, offering excellent education to students that join the community or are raised in the county.


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Q: I've got a memory leak, would this work as a fix? I think I've actually got lots of memory leaks but the one which is having the biggest impact is this:

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*I create a grid of 256 divs

*I pass the grid in to a function which fades out the divs

*I then remove the grid from the DOM

Is the simplest way to fix this just to add $cells = $grid = null; after fadeVertical completes and add $div = null; in currentImageToGrid? Or is it more complicated than this? (See comments for the optimizations I am talking about.)
I've cut lots of code out of this, a complete JSFiddle is here: http://jsfiddle.net/GBWKh/
Thanks,
Joe
function demoFoStackOverflow(){
    transition(750, function(){});
}

function currentImageToGrid(xCount, yCount)
{
    var $container = $('<div />').addClass('grid').width($imgCurrent.width()).height($imgCurrent.height()).css({ marginLeft: (($imgCurrent.parent().width() - $imgCurrent.width()) / 2) + 'px' }).click(function () {
        $imgCurrent.trigger('click');
        $(this).remove();
    });
    var sliceWidth = Math.round($imageContainer.width() / xCount);
    var sliceHeight = Math.round($imageContainer.height() / yCount);
    var xMod = 0;
    var yMod = 0;
    for (var y = 0; y < yCount; y++) {
        for (var x = 0; x < xCount; x++) {
            var $div = $('<div/>');
            $div.css({
                height: sliceHeight + yMod,
                width: sliceWidth + xMod,
                left: x * sliceWidth + xMod,
                top: y * sliceHeight + yMod,
                backgroundImage: 'url(' + $imgCurrent.attr('src') + ')',
                backgroundPosition: (0 - x * sliceWidth + xMod) + 'px ' + (0 - y * sliceHeight + yMod) + 'px'
            });
            $container.append($div);
            // $div = null; <-- See here
        }
    }
    $imageContainer.append($container);
    return $container;
}

function transition(duration, callback) {
    // The more cells we have the better it looks but it lags in ff/ie
    var x = 16;
    var y = 16;
    var $grid = currentImageToGrid(x, y);
    $imgCurrent.hide();

    var transitionName;
        transitionName = _args.transitions[transitionIndex % _args.transitions.length];
    transitionIndex++;

    runTransition(transitionName, $grid, x, y, duration, function () {
        var waitForAnimationToEnd = setInterval(function () {
            // Although the set interval timer used in the trasition  has finished there may still be animations running
            if (!$grid.children().is(':animated')) {
                $grid.remove();
                callback();
                clearInterval(waitForAnimationToEnd);
            }
        }, 20);
    });
}

function runTransition(name, $grid, xCount, yCount, duration, callback) {
    if (name == 'fadeUp') { fadeUp($grid, xCount, yCount, duration, callback); }
    // Lots of others removed for brevity
}

function fadeUp($grid, xCount, yCount, duration, callback) {
    fadeVertical($grid, xCount, yCount, duration, callback, 'up');
}

function fadeVertical($grid, xCount, yCount, duration, callback, direction) {
    var y = direction == 'down' ? 0 : yCount - 1;
    var $cells = $grid.children();
    var timer = setInterval(function () {
        for (var x = 0; x < xCount; x++) {
            $($cells[y * xCount + x]).fadeTo(duration / yCount, 0);
        }
        if (direction == 'down')
            y++;
        else
            y--;
        if (y == 0 || y == yCount) {
            clearInterval(timer);
            // $cells = null; <-- See here
            // $grid = null; <-- See here
            callback();
        }

    }, duration / yCount);
}

A: It was the WebShims library (which explains why it works fine in JSFiddle.) Removing WebShims fixes the issue and after reading the documentation  I noticed this:

extendNative (default: true): Webshims lib will automatically extend DOM-Objects with polyfilled methods and will additionally generate a jQuery plugin with this method name. If extendNative is set to false, webshims lib won't touch any DOM-Objects and will only implement jQuery plugins. Setting this option to false, might be also good for DOM performance.

I'm pretty sure that setting this will fix it, if not then I'll just remove WebShims all together.
Thanks for the help everyone who commented.
Joe

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Drake Is Being Sued!
By Lizzy Brodie | March 19, 2015
A contractual agreement doesn't always have an expiration date. Drake is learning this lesson as you read this.
In 2009, Drake was new to the game and hadn't even inked his deal with Cash Money/Young Money yet. He had a big show in Tornoto in May of that year and a film company approached him on a proposal to film the show and turn into in a movie. They came to an agreement, contracts were signed and Drake was paid 15k up front for the filming of his show. It was also agreed upon that Drake would receive 15% of the profits from the movie when it released.
Flash forward to 2015, the movie, Drake's Homecoming: The Lost Footage, is set to release today (March 19th). Drake has taken to Twitter to show is non-support for this movie, even saying the need to "protect the fans."
What is it about the film he doesn't want apart of? He did sign a contract, the movie is about him- it seems a little strange that he would not back the film.
The film company is now, in return, suing Drake for his tweets! Of course saying that Drake is driving his fans away from the film. Drake, again, took to Twitter saying that he stands by his choice to not support the movie.
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Fireworks illuminate the sky of the Mexico creating even more magic atmosphere!
Delicious sweets of honey, cakes and typical foods of Mexico are on stands along the roads.
So, is an amazing party, one of those parties that during the year make people fall good, happy and alive!
Though celebrations vary by destination; the largest Mexico Carnivals usually begin with the "Quema del Mal Humor", or "Burning of ill humor" as a symbol of happiness and carefree during these days.
The largest Carnival Mexico celebrations and the largest "fiestas" take place in Veracruz, Cozumel and Mazatlan, but other celebrations take place through the country.
Here below some suggestions and travel tips for the biggest Carnival spots in Mexico!
Colorful and lively, Veracruz lies on Mexico's East Coast.
Distinguished by its zest for life that is evident in dancing couples, music, and exuberant street activity, Veracruz is filled of happy people during the Carnival season, when many tourists and Mexican nationals flock to the city to join the fiesta!
No other parade or Carnival comes close to what the historic Port of Veracruz Mexico has done every year since 1923. Visitors pack the streets and Veracruz hotels, those without rooms live out of their cars … but are not your case …. Reserve the Hotel in Veracruz and enjoy the Party!
Mazatlan, located in the Mexican state of Sinaloa, is now one of the major Mexico tourist destinations!
The Mazatlan Carnival began over 100 years ago becoming now in one of the world's largest celebrations during the year, attracting hundreds of thousands of tourists. Mazatlan is a wonderful Mexico destination full of nature, culture, splendid beaches! Mazatlan hotels and resorts has all the comfort for spend unforgetable Mexico vacations.
Enjoy the Mazatlan's Carnival, the most beautiful and happy party of the year!
It's one of Mexico's top scuba diving vacation destinations in Mexico, but is also home to one of the most popular Carnival celebrations in the Mexican Caribbean. It happens at the peak of high season when the weather is at its finest. As always it's a delight to see the magnificent costumes, dancing and fun during the parades of Cozumel. From the room of your Cozumel Hotel you will hear a mixture of calypso, reggae, flamingo and pop music, each distinct but blending into a cultural mix like the people of Cozumel.
Children are a big part of the celebration, so if you are looking for a Mexico Family vacation, that's the destination you were looking for.
Do not miss Carnival 2008 during your next Mexico vacation!


How does a komodo dragon sleep?
Komodo Dragon needs heat to restore his energy and be active. This is especially important when sleeping. If Komodo has to sleep in a cold environment, then expect a grumpy onslaught of verbal abuse in the morning.


This information is being provided to you as a courtesy. We have compiled this information in an effort to help you sell your home quicker and for close or at asking price. It is our sincere hope that you allow us to market your home, but even if you choose to sell your home yourself or you hire another Realtor we feel you will find some benefit in the information that follows.
When a prospective buyer comes to look at your house the first thing he will see is your home's front door! Be sure that it is fresh and clean. Keep your lawn and landscaping well manicured and neat looking. If it's winter, be sure you have removed ice and snow from the walk and steps.
Faded walls and worn woodwork will reduce the appeal of your home. Do not leave anything to the buyer's imagination when you can show him how bright and fresh your home can be. A quicker sale at a higher price will result. Invest in a quick coat of neutral or white paint on walls or trim where necessary.
It is extremely important…. Open the drapes, curtains, shades, blinds, and shutters all the way, so the prospects can see how bright and cheerful your home is.
Dripping water discolors sinks and suggests faulty or worn-out plumbing. Paint that ceiling stain where the tub upstairs overflowed last year. Any indications of plumbing problems will cause concern on behalf of the buyer even if it is unwarranted.
Take a few moments to check that your doors do not stick or have loose knobs. Check your windows and cabinet drawers. Get all those minor flaws fixed since they detract from your home's value.
Keep stairways and hallways clear and clean since this will avoid injuries and avoid unnecessary distractions.
Keep things neat and tidy throughout your home. Throw out old newspapers or other items you have been "collecting" for years. Display your attic and or basement better by moving all unnecessary articles to outside storage. A coat of paint can do wonders if your basement is dark and dreary.
Make them look bigger by having them neat and well organized to show that your home has ample closet space. Put any out-of-season clothes into storage somewhere else.
Make these rooms sparkle! Check and repair any damages or discolored caulking in the bathtubs and shower, and be sure that the towels and rugs are bright and clean. Make sure that all light bulbs are in working order and are the maximum wattage safe for your light fixtures. Bathrooms without windows can appear dark and dreary.
Keep these rooms bright and cheerful. Remove any excess furniture and be sure to use attractive and colorful bedspreads and fresh curtains.
Your home's illumination in the evening can be a welcome sign to that prospective buyer! Turn on all of your outside and inside lights when showing your home at night and the buyer will feel a glowing warmth as a result of your lighting.
Don't have too many people present during a showing. Many potential buyers will feel like intruders and want to hurry through your house. The goal is to encourage them to spend as much time in your home as possible.You want them to feel comfortable.
The showing agent knows the buyer's needs and desires and can better emphasize the virtues of your home when you are not tagging along. Take a short walk or take a seat in the kitchen or living room. If any questions come up the Realtor will ask you.
Always be courteous and friendly, but do not try to force conversation with a potential buyer. They are there to concentrate on the inspection of your home. All to often, sellers anxious to sell, offer information or say something about the home that will discourage the buyer from moving forward in the buying process.
15. Music Soothes The Savage Beast….
but not the potential buyer. When showing your house it is best to turn down or even off that blaring radio or television. Soft easy listening or classical music can often set a mood but many people like different kinds of music. If you have any doubts turn it off.
A dog is man's best friend, but not when showing your home. Many people are afraid of dogs or allergic to cats. Keep all pets out of the way and not underfoot.
There's no place like home. As long as you have done your best to keep your home clean and tidy, never apologize for the appearance of your home. After all, you must live there day-by-day.
Trying to sell any furniture or furnishings to the prospective buyers can often lose the sale. If you are interested in selling some of these things and you believe that the buyer might be interested, wait until after the sale of the house has been negotiated.
Unless you have decided to sell your home without the aid of a professional real estate agent, do not discuss selling price, terms, possession, or other factors with the buyer or his agent. Your agent has the knowledge and the experience to negotiate with your best interest in mind.
For your own safety it is best to allow agents to show your home by appointment only. This allows your agent to track who has shown your home and what the buyer's comments are.


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Dellen Millard's letters from jail were driven by loneliness, Tim Bosma murder trial hears
Millard's lawyer says his client was in "emotional decline" when he wrote letters to Christina Noudga asking her to tamper with witnesses in his case.
By Molly HayesHamilton Spectator
Tue., May 3, 2016timer2 min. read
Dellen Millard's lawyer suggests it was crushing loneliness that spurred him to write dozens of letters to his girlfriend from jail, asking her to tamper with witnesses to help his case.
During cross-examination of Christina Noudga Tuesday, Ravin Pillay suggested that Millard's jailhouse letters were just him trying to express feelings he would have otherwise shared in person—and that they were meant to be private.
The 24-year-old agreed—she never expected they'd come out at his trial.
"I'm kind of surprised they were (brought up)," she said frankly on the stand.
Millard, 30, and his friend Mark Smich, 28, are on trial for first-degree murder in the death of Tim Bosma. The Ancaster dad disappeared May 6, 2013 after taking two men for a test drive in his pickup truck.
Noudga—the Crown's key and final witness—is charged with being an accessory after the fact to the murder.
She was with Millard late on May 9 when he towed a large trailer (containing Bosma's truck) up to his mother's house in Kleinburg. She also helped him move his incinerator into the woods at his farm, and tagged along when he dropped off a tool box at a friend's at 4 a.m.
She claims to remember very little from that night, and says she didn't ask any questions. She explained that she was too busy performing "sexual favours" on the drive to chat.
During her examination-in-chief, Noudga had agreed with the Crown that she felt she was being "played" by Millard and his letters—that his professions of love seemed strategically interspersed with his pleas for her aid.
He wanted her, specifically, to reach out to his roommate Andrew Michalski and get him to change his story. He also sent her scriptlike narratives that she was to relay on the stand.
But she never followed his instructions, she insists. She also ignored his orders to destroy the notes—because she didn't think they were anything more than sentimental love letters.
Pillay suggested Millard was in an "emotional decline" in jail.
"He went from sailing in the Caribbean with you, quite a bit of freedom, to life in a box. He went from flying helicopters to life in a box," Pillay said.
"It was clear he was not thinking straight. He was alone. Afraid. Confused."
She agreed—he sounded sad and lonely in his writings.
She also agreed with Pillay that Millard had been financially supporting Mark Smich before his arrest, and that he was trying to help him better his life.
She'll be back on the stand Tuesday afternoon.
Tim Bosma


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Q: rust clap How to specify the type of command line arguments I am using rust's clap to investigate command line arguments. is it possible to specify which one will be input as a command line argument in clap?
Is it possible to specify the type like type=int in the following python code?
parser = argparse.ArgumentParser()
parser.add_argument("--some_string", type=str, required=True, )

What I am looking for is to specify the type of the command line arguments at the stage of defining them, as in the above python code.
I would like to use clap to do the following
./target/release/~~ --i32_args 12 --f32_args -32.5

Thus, if the type and variable match, we want it to work without error.
./target/release/~~ --i32_args -32 --f32_args 1

In this case, I want to cause an immediate panic and terminate the operation.
What I am looking for is something that does not use methods such as value_of, but judges the type of the command line argument at the time the command is executed, and executes it if the type is correct, or panic immediately if the type is wrong.
It is my understanding that in value_of_t, the type is not determined until the data is retrieved. Therefore, I think it is different from what I am looking for.

A: A bit late to the party, but you can use value_parser with Clap v4
use clap::{arg, value_parser, Command}; // Clap v4
use std::net::Ipv4Addr;

fn main() {
    let matches = Command::new("clap-test")
        .arg(
            arg!(--ip <VALUE>)
                .default_value("127.0.0.1")
                .value_parser(value_parser!(Ipv4Addr)),
        )
        .arg(
            arg!(--port <VALUE>)
                .required(true)
                .value_parser(value_parser!(u16)),
        )
        .arg(arg!(--f32 <VALUE>).value_parser(value_parser!(f32)))
        .get_matches();

    println!(
        "ip {:?}, port {:?}, float {:?}",
        matches.get_one::<Ipv4Addr>("ip").expect("required"),
        matches.get_one::<u16>("port").expect("required"),
        matches.get_one::<f32>("f32"),
    );
}


Saint Lucia is an island country in the eastern Caribbean Sea on the boundary with the Atlantic Ocean. Part of the Lesser Antilles, it is located north/northeast of the island of Saint Vincent, northwest of Barbados and south of Martinique. It covers a land area of 620 km2 (238 sq mi) and has an estimated population of 173,765 (2009 census). Its capital is Castries. The island nation has been the home of two Nobel laureates, Arthur Lewis and Derek Walcott. It is the nation with the second most such honorees per capita after the Faroe Islands.
One of the Windward Islands, it was named after Saint Lucy of Syracuse by the French, the first European colonizers. They signed a treaty with the native Carib peoples in 1660. England took control of the island from 1663 to 1667; in ensuing years, it was at war with France 14 times and rule of the island changed frequently (7 times French and British each). In 1814, the British took definitive control of the island. Because it switched so often between British and French control, Saint Lucia was also known as the "Helen of the West Indies."
Representative government came about in 1924 (with universal suffrage from 1953). From 1958 to 1962 the island was a member of the Federation of the West Indies. Finally, on February 22, 1979, Saint Lucia became an independent state of the Commonwealth of Nations. The island nation celebrates this every year with a public holiday. It is also a member of La Francophonie.


ADATA reveals new XPG Xtreme DDR3 memory modules that run at 2133MHz, available in 8GB and 16GB dual-channel kits.
ADATA Technology Co., Ltd announced a boost to its XPG™ Xtreme Series DDR3 lineup with the DDR3-2133X 8GB and 16GB dual channel kits. This new entry to XPG™ Xtreme Series satisfies enthusiasts' increasingly stringent demands for high capacity and performance DRAM modules.
The new ADATA XPG Xtreme Series DDR3-2133X runs at 2133 MHz and an operating voltage of 1.65V with latency settings of 10-11-11-30, allowing for predicted bandwidth up to 34.1GB per second.
Each XPG memory chip is selected through a strict filtering process and complete with high performance 8-layer PCB (Printed Circuit Board). The chips are in direct contact with the heat spreaders for efficient heat dissipation and prolonged lifespan. The XPG Xtreme Series DDR3-2133X also supports the Intel™ XMP (Extreme Memory Profiles) version 1.3, providing easy configuration for power users, and is compatible with the Intel P67 / X79 / Z68 / Z75 / Z77 platforms.


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Quickly access resources off-campus through the Uniwersytet Medyczny w Bialymstoku proxy.
Whenever you are on a site that requires licensed access, click on the "Uniwersytet Medyczny w Bialymstoku proxy" bookmarklet. You will be asked to login, and then redirected to the "proxified" version of the site.


As a consumer of all things motorcycle I've read thousands of articles, blogs, and books related to motorcycles. I figured that one more site devoted to writing about motorcycles couldn't hurt. I write about rides that I've taken, bikes I've owned, and products I've purchased. There are so many aspects of riding. Here I try to capture my feelings and experiences as a rider and what riding means to me personally.
My current bike is a 2011 Concours 14 purchased on June 6th after trading in my 2005 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard (FLHTI) which I'd riden since 2008. Before that I owned a 2000 VStar 1100 Classic and a Suzuki Savage 650 of undetermined (can't remember) year.
I participated in the Cycle World Kawasaki Ninja 1000 experience the summer of 2011. As a part of this event I test rode a 2011 Ninja 1000 for three months and wrote about my experiences with the bike. You can read more about it on the Ninja 1000 Experience website and my posts on this site.
In 2012 I was part of the Cycle World event for the Cycle World Ten Best Riding Experience. The event was a test ride and review of the Ducati Diavel, Cycle Worlds 2012 winner for Best Cruiser. You can read about the event and test ride in my post Cycle World Ten Best Riding Experience: Ducati Diavel Test Ride.
Since 2013 I've been a regular contributor to Motorcycle Times Magazine. Check out my articles here in this blog or pick up a free copy of Motorcycle Times at your local dealer in the Mid-Atlantic region.
If you like what you read here leave me a comment, subscribe to the blog, and let me know what you think. You can reach me on twitter @sevenaces11 or email me at info@7acesmotolog.com.
Hey Mike, I live in Bristow, VA. 🙂 Regarding your N1K experience ride: lucky bast***! Anyway, if you wanna meet up any weekend for some mountain twisties drop me a line (find me at paulgeorge.com).
Paul – Just checked out your site. Love the bikes and the guitars. Since I'm over here in Warrenton I think that a nice run through some great back roads would be a blast. I'll drop you an email the next time I'm heading out for a ride. Also – Check out http://www.meetup.com/wasra1/ it's the local riding group that I mostly ride with. We took this summer off but have some fun rides planned for the fall.
Just checking in to see your new site – looks great! Looking forward to BRP ride!
Just checking out your Blog! You've been very busy lately – You're accreting quite a body of work. Keep up the good work!
No Problem Dave. I'm always looking for more motorcycle stuff to read/see/learn about. Some call it an obsession, I call it enthusiasm!
Yes, it can be a fine line 'tween obsession and enthusiasm. Perhaps we are obsessive enthusiasts?
I'm inspired by the regularity with which you post, Mike! My problem is that I'm trying to maintain two, and one always languishes. Anytime you're in the Asheville, NC area, please look me up! I just picked up a KTM 640 LC4 Dual Sport, which is going to make my year!
Thanks. I actually feel like I'm pretty irregular in my posts. I'd like to get to a regular schedule but haven't gotten there yet.
I will be in Maggie Valley in mid July for the RoadRUNNER magazine touring weekend. You should check it out since it's in your backyard. I had a blast out there last year and can't wait to get back to the amazing roads you have.
Great to hear from you! At least we are both riding, that's really important thing. Keep riding safe and spread the word.
Good to find the site of a fellow enthusiast!
Hey there – I found your site via reddit and liked the article about moto nerds. I also listen to the Wheelnerds and know exactly what you're talking about wrt this odd breed of motorcyclists 🙂 I put a link to your site on mine site, and since you like to read about other motorcyclists' adventures, maybe you'd enjoy poking around on mine while you're waiting for the snow to thaw. Take care!
Thanks Colleen. I'm glad you liked the article. Nice site. I'm going to have to check out your book. Thanks for stopping in and leaving a post.


Submitted by Johanna Anthes on Wednesday, 5. October, 2016 - 10:00.
First of all, I want to thank everyone who made my first DrupalCon this awesome and extra special!
Our whole team enjoyed a week full of new experiences, great sessions and - of course - old and new friends! The place, Dublin, was perfect to "seal" a new friendship or strengthen an old one with a good morning coffee (thanks to Commerce Guys by actualys and Mailchimp, the two coffee break sponsors!) or a good cold Guinness (I tried to remember the bar names, but actually I guess I sealed a lot of new friendships..).
It was the second DrupalCon for our special team member Drop Guard and we can tell that "he" enjoyed it as well, especially the attention from all the companies who see a lot of value in including update automation by Drop Guard into their own workflow and security process. Manuel, our CEO, had a session together with Michael Schmid, CTO at the Amazee Group, about how to survive the weekly "Mini-Drupalgeddon" - a presentation about how Drop Guard and a hosting platform like amazee.io can work hand in hand (enjoy the video below, click here for the slides).
We received great and constructive feedback and suggestions, which confirms us that we are just on the right track - you are a gorgeous community, thank you guys! We enjoyed the fact that a lot of you just started right away with a login and took the first steps already in Dublin. We are looking forward to see all of you in Vienna!
A lot of people asked us, which features can be expected anytime soon; so we will announce our release schedule within the next few weeks, stay tuned!
The Drupalcon Dublin was probably the most fruitful Con out of the last five at least. Which is funny, as it was the only one where I haven't attended any single session (watching all of them now on YouTube), and visited zero BoFs. So you may wonder - what the heck this poor guy was doing there in the first place!
The answer is simple - being in charge of the Drupalcon Sponsor booth is not an easy challenge, but one of the best things that could even happen with a Drupaler. Just imagine - you don't have to wonder around the Exhibit Hall and venue looking for new contacts, friends, swag, technologies - all of them somehow reach you where you are, all the time. How cool is that!
On a serious note, though, I'm thrilled about the event, as everything - starting from the venue, sessions content, even food - was brought to a completely new unbeatable level, never seen before on Drupalcons in Europe. It was a great honour to be in Dublin, and this said I'm ready to pack my bags for Baltimore and Vienna!


An excellent clip of the 1988 Greyhound Derby Final lasting 55 seconds.
This race was run at Wimbledon on Saturday 25th June 1988.
Very grateful thanks to Roland Tingey for providing the photographs of each greyhound. The service he provides with his racing merchandise on ebay is always first class.


Over the course of her 55-year career, Maureen Pastine honed her knowledge in libraries and library science, grant writing, teaching, research and library management. In her final position before retirement, she served as a grants administrator and grants writer for the Yavapai-Apache Nation in Camp Verde, Ariz., although she had previously worked as a high school English teacher and university library administrator.
To prepare for her endeavors, Ms. Pastine earned a Bachelor of Arts in English, with a minor in journalism and the arts, as well as a teaching certificate. She was also rewarded honorable doctorate and master's degrees. Further, Ms. Pastine garnered experience fundraising more than $80 million with the help of library staff and donor executive boards for the academic libraries at institutions like the University of Nebraska at Omaha, San Jose State University, Washington State University and Temple University. Since then, she has continued to help raise funds and do consulting work for those who have asked for her assistance.
Ms. Pastine is a member of Beta Phi Mu, an international library science honor society, and Phi Kappa Phi, a national education honor society. She is looking forward to spending her retirement traveling with her husband.
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taxation|22 February, 2020
Farmers protest decision to impose taxes on produce from Amman 'exports yard'
The decision was made officially on January 1 of this year, when the exports yard began operating
Image used for illustrative purpose.
By Bahaa Al Deen Al Nawas, The Jordan Times
AMMAN - Farmers on Wednesday staged a sit-in at the central market for fruits and vegetables in Amman in response to the Greater Amman Municipality's (GAM) January decision to impose taxes on each tonne of vegetables and fruits exported through the new "exports yard" built last year, according to a source in the sector.
The decision was made officially on January 1 of this year, when the exports yard began operating. However, farmers have so far refused to pay the taxes, which amount to JD10 for each tonne of vegetables and JD15 for each tonne of fruits.
Najeh Al Karaki, the official spokesperson for a group of Jordanian farmers who participated in the sit-in, told The Jordan Times on Saturday over the phone that "farmers refused to abide by the rules of the yard because for 50 years, they have been directly selling their produce to merchants".
He added that the exports yard, constructed across from the central market, was built in order to help farmers export their produce.
According to Karaki, he has met with many officials from the current and previous governments to discuss the decision, but no solutions have been reached. In light of continuing disagreement with the government, farmers are planning to stop supplying to the central market this Tuesday and Wednesday in protest.
"We expect no solutions except through the sit-in," Karaki said, reiterating that many farmers are already facing a myriad of financial problems, including debt. He noted that, even after the government's recent decision to employ more Jordanians in the sector, Jordanians have refrained from working in agriculture.
Nawash Al Yazjeen, a farmer from the Jordan Valley, said that an agreement is being discussed between farmers, the government and the Jordan Farmers Union, noting that the yard so far has not been deducting taxes and is studying the situation.
"The manager of the central market said that farmers are still selling their crops without taxes," Yazjeen said. He noted that farmers are waiting for the Cabinet's decision on the matter before acting.
President of the Jordan Valley Farmers Union Adnan Khaddam said that they will not be participating in the sit-in and will wait for the government and GAM to issue their decision before taking measures.
"There are no actual problems, because they are not deducting any money — neither the JD10 nor the JD15. There is an agreement to make the amount only 2.5JDs per tonne, but it is still under study. So we are going to wait before deciding what is next," he said.
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7 Situations That Can Predict Whether A Relationship Will Last, According To Couples Therapists
By Kristine Fellizar
Ashley Batz/Bustle
Not every relationship is built to last. If you want to know if your relationship is going to make it, there is one thing that can clue you in. According to experts, how you and your partner act in certain moments can determine if you have a relationship built to last or not.
"Every single moment of every single day can make or break a relationship," Rachel Wright, MA, LMFT, the co-founder of Wright Wellness Center, tells Bustle. "Every moment we're together with our partners is an opportunity to make or break a relationship."
Contrary to popular belief, it's not always the big fights or the big moments that determine whether or not your relationship has staying power. In fact, Wright even argues there are really no "big moments" that make or break us. Instead, it's the collection of all the small ones that make the biggest difference.
The reality is, all couples will have their share of ups and downs. If you're looking to be with your partner forever, you should expect it. But how you respond in certain moments is the key here. So here are some big and small moments that can predict whether or not a relationship will last, according to couples therapists.
1. Disagreements During The Wedding Planning Process
Andrew Zaeh for Bustle
If you are planning a wedding with your partner, you likely already know it is considered to be a high stress situation for most couples, Brian Jory, PhD, author of Cupid On Trial—What We Learn About Love When Loving Gets Tough, tells Bustle. You may disagree on a lot of different things from how much you spend to how many people you're going to invite. But according to Dr. Jory, couples who are built to last know that a relationship is not a competition. "They don't pick a position in disagreement and then defend that position at all costs," he says. Instead, find ways to cooperate and compromise.
2. Times Of Financial Distress
It's no secret that money and financial issues can contribute to a relationship's end. In fact, a 2018 study by SunTrust Bank found that one in eight divorces are caused by student loan debt. When you're starting to built a life with someone, a lot of debt can hold you back from buying a house or having kids. Fights about money can also get pretty ugly, especially if one partner struggles to get it together. Sometimes it really is a compatibility issue, but couples who are built to last can overcome this by working together and remaining positive. "They won't criticize more than they affirm," Dr. Jory says. "They don't show contempt by name calling, mimicking, ridiculing, or humiliating. Because all of these are predictors that a relationship will not last."
3. Traveling Together For The First Time
Traveling with your partner for the first time can definitely test your relationship. A lot of things can go wrong. Dr. Jory says couples who are likely headed for a breakup will stonewall each other by refusing to talk, or the couple might even avoid airing out their feelings until all this tension has built up. These things will not only ruin your vacation, but it can also hurt your relationship.
4. Everyday Fighting
The small fights and arguments you have everyday can say a lot about whether or not your relationship will last. "Every single fight is a chance to move closer together emotionally or to break apart," Katie Ziskind, LMFT, owner of Wisdom Within Couseling, tells Bustle. When you fight, you should use your conflict resolution skills, share your feelings, and then let it go. According to Ziskind, couples that hold on to negative energy from past fights and use it against each other, don't usually stay together.
5. Moments Of Victory Or Failure
"Not validating your partner in a moment of despair or victory is a small moment that can make or break your relationship," licensed professional counselor, Nickia Lowery, MHS-C, NCC, tells Bustle. Think about how you act when your partner comes home feeling down or super excited. Are you just as bummed out or excited as they are? "How you respond in these situations can speak not only to your ability to support them but to their significance in your life," Lowery says.
6. Moments When You Decide Your Partner's Texts Can Wait
When you've been together for a while, your texting habits may not be the same as it was in the beginning. While Lowery says this may seem minor, it can speak to your inability to communicate effectively if you are consistently ignoring your partner. "What does that say about your feelings about your partner?" she says. "This shows a lack of respect for what your partner has to say and leaves your partner feeling unheard or perhaps powerless depending on the context of what's going on with the relationship at the time."
7. Moments When You Don't Follow Through With What You Say You're Going To Do
Saying "maybe we can do lunch today" may seem insignificant to you. But if you say it a few more times and not follow through, your word is no longer valid. A consistent lack of follow through violates trust. "Consistency is important in a relationship," Lowery says. "While these are definitely some of those moments we may not think of as a big deal, they are very impactful in a relationship."
So it's not always the big things that can make or break a relationship. The small things can and usually do add up. It's important to remember that every moment in your relationship matters, whether you realize it or not.


Who wants to be a millionaire? No, we're not talking about the popular TV show hosted by Chris Tarrant. We're referring to a mega jackpot win by one lucky player in November 2012, who hit the big time while playing at Mecca Bingo.
Mecca's one of the big-name sites that runs on Playtech's Virtue Fusion network (as well as Gala, Bet365, Betfred, Ladbrokes, Sky, and Paddy Power, to mention but a few). It boasts a variety of branded bingo games, like Deal or No Deal, as well as some of Playtech's finest slots.
A networked slots promotion kicked off on all Virtue Fusion sites on 29th October 2012, offering players the chance to win between £10 and £50,000 by taking a spin on eleven specially selected slot games featuring progressive jackpots. During the six-week period, anyone who takes part qualifies for a series of prize draws, and as there are two draws per week, there are plenty of chances to get a share of the money. In fact, the network has guaranteed there'll be over 35,000 individual prizes given away as part of this promotion.
Things really started off with a bang when just three days into the promo, one lucky player scooped the progressive jackpot whilst playing on the hugely-popular Bouncy Balls slot at Mecca Bingo, earning themselves a whopping £1,155,393.98! At the time of the win, this particular PJP was offering the largest amount across the entire Virtue Fusion network.
Andrew Steddy, the Head of Bingo Networks at Playtech, said that the decision was made to bring back the network slots promotion that was run earlier this year due to its "phenomenal success." The summer promo actually created yet another millionaire, proving that it's not just a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence.
If you've never played the Bouncy Balls slot, it's definitely worth a look. Whilst the PJP has currently slipped back down to less than £10k, it's only a matter of time before it builds up again, and is ready to burst for one fortunate spinner. To play, you'll need to match five or more of the same symbols in a vertical or horizontal line, causing them to explode, and letting more symbols drop down in their place to create new winning combinations. However, if you want to get your hands on the progressive jackpot, like our lucky millionaire did at Mecca Bingo, you'll need to match eight or more Fireball symbols and be playing with the maximum bet.
Have you ever been close to grabbing a progressive, or have you even won one? Let us know your stories!


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Watch Octavia Spencer Terrorize a Group of Small Town Teens in "Ma" Trailer
Published February 15th, 2019 at 11:13 pm
The first trailer for the upcoming horror thriller "Ma," starring Octavia Spencer, teaches a VERY important lesson. You're never too old to apply the rules of "stranger danger."
Read the film's synopsis below:
Everybody's welcome at Ma's. But good luck getting home safe.
Oscar winner Octavia Spencer stars as Sue Ann, a loner who keeps to herself in her quiet Ohio town. One day, she is asked by Maggie, a new teenager in town, to buy some booze for her and her friends, and Sue Ann sees the chance to make some unsuspecting, if younger, friends of her own.
She offers the kids the chance to avoid drinking and driving by hanging out in the basement of her home. But there are some house rules: One of the kids has to stay sober. Don't curse. Never go upstairs. And call her "Ma."
But as Ma's hospitality starts to curdle into obsession, what began as a teenage dream turns into a terrorizing nightmare, and Ma's place goes from the best place in town to the worst place on earth.
Ma is directed by Tate Taylor ("The Help" & "Get On Up") and is produced by Jason Blum ("Get Out," "Halloween" and "The Purge" series).
In addition to Octavia Spencer, the film also stars Juliette Lewis, Luke Evans, Missi Pyle, McKaley Miller, Corey Fogelmanis, Gianni Paolo and Dante Brown. It arrives in theaters on May 31st, 2019.
Watch the trailer above!
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Inside Ellen's $34m beachfront compound
Ellen DeGeneres is flipping another LA home.
by Brendan Casey
4th Jul 2019 9:56 AM
The undisputed queen of day time talk shows Ellen DeGeneres is now officially qualified to add bona fide property tycoon to her expansive CV.
The comedian made the latest adjustment to her ever-changing real estate portfolio, listing a beachfront compound in California's oceanside city of Carpinteria for $AUD 34.3 million.
The 61-year old bought the four-bedroom home in 2017, paying $AUD 26.6 million for it, according to PropertyShark records.
The home comes with its own 24m of beachfront.
She paid $AUD 26.6 million for the place using a trust with her business manager Harley J. Neuman listed as the trustee, according to records with PropertyShark.
Mr. Neuman has been the registered trustee on most, if not all, of the recent real estate transactions made by the comedian and, 46. He did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The compound is full of natural materials and muted palettes, a common design theme among the other homes the DeGeneres and her wife, actor Portia de Rossi, has put on the market.
Portia de Rossi with wife Ellen DeGeneres.
The couple made a number of changes to the home during that time, but the majority were cosmetic, Robert Riskin of Riskin Partners Estate Group, told Mansion Global.
"They updated some of the interior colours and took one bedroom suite and converted it to a media room," Mr. Riskin said.
Generally, having a celebrity connection doesn't help a home to sell, according to Mr. Riskin.
Take a bath with a view.
"But I do think having Ellen and Portia's name attached to a property helps it sell," he said. When it comes to real estate, "they're known for their exquisite taste and building quality homes."
Spanning almost 720 sq m, the house has its own beachfront spanning 23m, a seaside deck, a private rooftop patio, a central enclosed courtyard with a fireplace and ocean views from almost every room.
Inside Ellen DeGeneres $24 Million Beachfront Compound
There is also a guesthouse and tennis court.
Ms. DeGeneres and Ms. de Rossi are selling because "they bought another home in Montecito not that long ago, and they don't want too many homes in the same area," according to Mr. Riskin.
Wake up and walk straight out to the beach.
This year alone the couple has made a number of real estate moves in California, including the $AUD 38.6 million purchase of a Balinese-style property in Montecito in January; listing a Beverly Hills bungalow in March for $AUD 25 million; and reportedly buying a whopping $AUD 64.7 million mansion in Beverly Hills from Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine in May.
Originally published as Inside Ellen's $34m beachfront compound
The living and dining area all looks out to the beach.
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