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UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose
The Bartlett
Patient finance, state investment banks and public finance
Rethinking value
Directing finance
Shaping innovation
Transforming institutions
IIPP's research focuses on new forms of public finance to promote long-term investment in the real economy and to finance mission-oriented policy.
"The important thing for Government is not to do things which individuals are doing already, and to do them a little better or a little worse; but to do those things which at present are not done at all" - John Maynard Keynes
IIPP's work on patient finance looks at how different types of finance have been distributed between different types of public institutions, in different sectors and in different countries; how state investment banks are opening up new technological frontiers and economic opportunities; and where the opportunities lie for new forms of public finance to promote long-term investment and mission-orientated policy around the world.
How do we finance mission-oriented growth?
Many countries are now developing smart, innovation-led growth agendas framed around 'grand challenges', such as those related to climate change. These "mission-oriented" projects are all about creating new technological landscapes and innovative solutions to grand societal challenges.
But how do we find the money to finance these long-term strategies when industry is dominated by short-term thinking, companies are increasingly financialized and private finance is retreating from funding the real economy?
Mission-orientated policy requires not just any type of finance but patient, long-term, committed finance. This has taken different forms in different countries, including public R&D agencies such as the USA's Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Finland's SITRA and ISRAEL's Yozma public venture capital fund.
State Investment Banks
In countries like China, Germany and Brazil, active mission-oriented public funding is increasingly coming from state investment banks. By developing new financial tools that also help to reform the financial system from within, state investment banks are important not only for 'countercyclical' lending or funding catching-up strategies (though both are still crucial), but also for providing long-term patient capital to finance smart, innovation-led growth.
One example is green energy tech, where state investment banks are now the largest funders of the deployment and diffusion phase of renewable energy, outpacing investment from the private sector. The four most active banks are the Chinese Development Bank, the German KfW, the European Investment Bank (EIB), and the Brazilian BNDES.
In Germany the KfW has played a key role supporting the Energiewende policy to attain energy security and mitigate climate change through the greening and modernisation of German industries and infrastructures. In Brazil the BNDES has helped fulfil Brazil's constitutional mission of securing universal and free access to its public health system through its sectoral programme in support of the development of the pharmaceutical sector, Profarma, which has focused on promoting pharmaceutical innovations.
Scottish National Investment Bank
In September 2017 the First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon announced plans to establish a new Scottish National Investment Bank to support the Scottish Government's vision for delivering smart and inclusive growth. The announcement was informed in part by advice from IIPP Director Professor Mariana Mazzucato, who has been part of the Scottish Government's Council of Economic Advisors since 2016.
Following the announcement, IIPP was appointed to a small Advisory Group that was convened to lead the work developing an evidence-based implementation plan. The plan sets out a roadmap for creating a new mission-oriented Scottish National Investment Bank that will steer the path of innovation towards overcoming key challenges such as transitioning to a low carbon economy and addressing emerging demographic issues. Download the Scottish National Investment Bank Implementation Plan.
The design of the bank has been informed by IIPP's path-breaking research on state investment banks and patient finance, including two new working papers co-authored by Professor Mazzucato and IIPP Research Fellow Laurie Macfarlane which examine how state investment banks are driving economic growth and innovation in different countries around the world. Read more about the collaboration here.
Distributed Global Financial Systems for Society (Dolfins)
IIPP is a partner in the Distributed Global Financial Systems for Society (Dolfins) project, led by the University of Zurich and funded by the European Union's Horizon 2020 programme. It focuses on how to reduce systemic risk, achieve financial stability and facilitate a more sustainable, innovative, fair and green EU economy. Read more.
Patient Finance for Innovation-Driven Growth
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Patient strategic finance: opportunities for state investment banks in the UK
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State investment banks and patient finance: An international comparison
Mariana Mazzucato and Gregor Semieniuk (2017) "Public financing of innovation: new questions", Oxford Review of Economic Policy.
Mariana Mazzucato and Caetano Penna (2015) "The Rise of Mission-Oriented State Investment Banks: The Cases of Germany's KfW and Brazil's BNDES", ISIGrowth working paper, 1.
Mariana Mazzucato and Caetano Penna (2016) "Beyond market failures: the market creating and shaping roles of state investment banks", Journal of Economic Policy Reform, 19(4): 305-326, SPRU working paper version
Mariana Mazzucato (2016) "From Market Fixing to Market-Creating: A new framework for innovation policy", Special Issue of Industry and Innovation: "Innovation Policy – can it make a difference?", 23 (2)
Laurie Macfarlane (2016) "Blueprint for a Scottish National Investment Bank", New Economics Foundation.
Laurie Macfarlane (2016) "Taking Control of RBS: People Powered Banking Which Puts Communities First", New Economics Foundation.
Laurie Macfarlane (2017) "Making Money from Making Money: Seigniorage in the Modern Economy".
Laurie Macfarlane (2017), "Why we need a new mission for a zero-carbon future."


President Obama took dead aim at the lack of national security rhetoric in his opponent's Republican National Convention speech as Obama accepted the Democratic nomination for another term as president Thursday night.
He spoke about fulfilling his promise to end the war in Iraq, killing Osama bin Laden, and his plans to end the war in Afghanistan in 2014. That's not to say defense hawks were all that pleased with the Democratic plaform, or the president's speech in general.
The Democrats have not swayed from their insistence that the time for leaner defense spending is now. The Democratic platform and Obama's speech highlighted the need to scrap weapons and systems built for the Cold War.
"We will continue to get rid of outdated Cold War-era systems so that we can invest in cutting-edge technologies and maintain a versatile set of capabilities required to execute a wide range of military missions," the Democratic platform stated.
Neither the platform nor Obama have specified what they consider Cold War-era systems leaving the defense industry guessing what the president and his administration might have in their sights in a future term.
Obama said in his speech the country will benefit from ending the war in Afghanistan and cash in on the savings of not fighting two simultaneous wars.
Plenty of defense analysts took issue with Obama's claims that the U.S. government will use the savings from not fighting in Afghanistan on paying down the debt. The point about loans paying for the war in Afghanistan rings true.
It doesn't change the fact the word "Afghanistan" was used in Obama's speech. Plenty of pundits have highlighted how Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney never once chose to address the war in Afghanistan. Romney answered those critiques ahead of Obama's speech saying his speech to the American Legion was the setting he chose to address national security.
Obama's campaign team focused on Romney's lack of diplomatic experience in the president's speech Thursday. Obama questioned the time Romney and his vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan have spent working in foreign diplomacy.
"My opponent and his running mate are new to foreign policy, but from all that we've seen and heard, they want to take us back to an era of blustering and blundering that cost America so dearly," Obama said Thursday.
Obama made sure to hit on Romney's declaration of Russia as a leading enemy. Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., who spoke earlier, told the crowd that Romney took his diplomatic cues from Rocky IV instead of real world events.
Obama made sure to close down any questions about his support of Israel and opposition for Iran's support of nuclear weapons.
"Our commitment to Israel's security must not waver, and neither must our pursuit of peace," Obama said. "The Iranian government must face a world that stays united against its nuclear ambitions."
The president also took time in his speech to thank the troops and promised to do what he can to ensure they have jobs when they come home and the appropriate care. In a speech at Fort Bliss, Texas, Obama ordered more personnel be added to the Department of Veteran's Affairs to ensure U.S. servicemembers receive appropriate mental health care.
"When you take off the uniform, we will serve you as well as you've served us – because no one who fights for this country should have to fight for a job, or a roof over their head, or the care that they need when they come home," Obama said.
One issue the president did not address was sequestration, especially as it pertained to the military and the potential $500 billion cut to defense spending over the next decade. He chose to leave out that political loser as he continues to try and distance himself from the issue and put the onus on Congress to settle it.
It's a wonder how much national security will enter the presidential campaign over the next two months leading up to the election. Thus far, the Republicans have not let it affect their unwavering focus on the economny and the Democrats are quick to mention bin Laden, but little else.
Plenty of questions remain as the plan is to keep thousands of U.S. troops in Afghanistan well into the next president's term. The specter of sequestration and future defense spending hangs over the Pentagon as the military transitions from a force at war to one stationed stateside.


The Homeless Alliance is the Continuum of Care agency for five counties in WNY: Erie, Niagara, Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming counties. Our mission is to coordinate homeless services among providers and to develop systems to better utilize $12.2 million in HUD funding per year. In this position you will have the opportunity to affect the lives of approximately 8,000 people per year on a macro level. HAWNY has a national and state reputation for excellence in the work we do. We advocate for systems change on a local, state and national level. The Program Assistant will assist in the administration of HMIS activities, compliance with HUD regulations, and the coordination of homelessness alleviation activities in the five counties covered by our Continuum of Care. The Program Assistant will provide technical assistance to homelessness alleviation providers, data analysis and information management for the Homeless Alliance.
This entry level position will require a passionate person who understands or can learn how to use performance measurements and data to effect change in the homeless service delivery system.
●	Assist in the research of best practices as defined in the most current literature related to homelessness and poverty.
●	Research potential funding sources for our CoC partners and explain how they can apply for funding.
●	Develop a full understanding of HUD regulations and System Performance Measurements in order to provide supportive consulting services to our partner agencies.
Please submit cover letter, writing sample, resume and salary requirements to the Homeless Alliance by email to Dale Zuchlewski, [email protected] No phone calls, please. The Homeless Alliance of Western New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). This announcement may be used to fill other positions at the Homeless Alliance.


So you wanna be an AT thru-hiker? It's not all sunshine and rainbows. On today's show, we hear the stats of just how many people complete the whole journey, as well as some of author Bill Bryson's early adversities on the trail.


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Danske Spil renewal further extends OpenBet's European reach
OpenBet has signed its first major partnership since its finalised takeover by Endeavour, renewing its deal with Denmark's national lottery, Danske Spil.
Extending its contract with Danske Spil until 2025, OpenBet will continue to support the operator's sportsbook brand Oddset across both its online and mobile verticals as well as its retail betting network, consisting of 2,700 terminals.
The agreement bolsters OpenBet's portfolio of European partners, marking its first commercial development on the continent since securing the partnership of pan-continental firm Allwyn – the new rights holder of the UK's National Lottery – in July.
Nikos Konstakis, Chief Product Officer at OpenBet, said: "We are delighted that our long-term partner, Danske Spil, has shown its commitment to our platform technology, content and services.
"Denmark is one of the most competitive regulated markets in Europe and we will continue working closely with Danske Spil, the market leading lottery and gaming operator to ensure it has all the products required to differentiate itself, as well as become the operator of choice for bettors as they seek world-class betting experiences.
"Crucially, Danske Spil's decision to trust OpenBet for a further three years reiterates why we are the leading sportsbook provider for WLA members. We are more determined than ever to work alongside lotteries to deliver quality and robust sports betting products and services."
Provisions of the updated deal will include development of 'match-winning strategies' for the Danish market as well as FIFA World Cup preparation, with OpenBet working on customer acquisition features.
The group will also utilise its 'premium content proposition' powered by the SportCast platform, including its BetBuilder product and pre-canned version.
Karsten Fogh Holanng, Danske Spil CEO, added: "OpenBet has been a valued partner of Danske Spil since 2013, and we remain extremely impressed by the company's continued ambitions to elevate the sports betting experience.
"With this contract extension, we are in a stronger position to further evolve our online and retail offering, bringing the safest and most exciting products for bettors to enjoy.
"OpenBet has raised the game and we are looking forward to offering the widest range of products and markets to our loyal customer base."

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With the popularity of social media continuing to increase across the country, platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and Snapchat have become new channels for fashion bloggers and apparel companies to communicate with women. Hence, a strong digital presence is now seen as hugely important to reaching tech- savvy modern young women.
In India, womenswear has always contributed heavily to the apparel industry. Although Indian women are very price-conscious, most have more clothing in their wardrobes than men.
Fast fashion brands such as Zara and H&M are posting strong growth in India, suggesting that the fast fashion trend is here to stay. Over 2017/2018, Zara reported year-on-year growth of 73%.
Future Lifestyle Fashions remained the leading player in womenswear in India in 2018 thanks to offering power brands such as Jealous 21 and Lee Cooper. In addition, the Promod brand has also been contributing strongly to the company's overall growth.
India has one of the largest womenswear categories globally, benefiting from a very diverse clientele, ranging from working women who like a mix of both ethnic and Western clothing to women in rural areas who have a preference for ethnic clothing and college-going girls who are influenced by current fashion trends, either local or international. To cater for these demands, the category comprises a range of companies of all sizes.
Unlike men, who would have their entire wardrobes filled with clothes from global brands, women in India mainly look to global brands for their Western apparel requirements. However, with the government seeking to promote domestic manufacturing, it has imposed a higher customs duty on a range of imported goods, which includes clothing, resulting in the tax doubling to 20%.
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Talentful, a global leader in talent acquisition services, announces its employee stock option programme to current and future employees globally.
Talentful (staging.talentful.com) announced this month that it is issuing up to 20% of the company in stock options to the majority of existing and future employees. The company-wide initiative demonstrates the ongoing commitment of Talentful and its leadership team to involve employees, across all its territories, in the future development and success of the company.
Named in Sifted's list of 'bootstrapped companies to watch', self-funded Talentful invests all revenue back into the company to support business expansion, product development, learning and development, and enhancing employee experience.
Talentful has maintained rapid growth since it was founded seven years ago. Between 2020 and 2021, the company's revenue growth increased by 266% and headcount rose by 155% (Dec 2020 – Dec 2021). Today, Talentful has a total of five offices, and employs 300 people in the UK, Germany and the US. With ambitious plans and a disruptive technology product launching in 2023, led by Chief Product and Technology Officer Charles Henrich (previously at Shazam, Google and Yahoo!), the company's growth shows no signs of slowing down.
Talentful is working hard as a team to transform the recruitment landscape forever and believes that to do so, it is essential to build a robust culture of community and ownership, rewarding those that demonstrate positive impact towards the company's mission.
Commenting on the stock option announcement, Chris Abbass, CEO and Co-founder at Talentful, said:
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Fah Lo Suee is a character who was introduced in the series of novels Dr. Fu Manchu by the English author Sax Rohmer (1883-1959). She is the daughter of Dr. Fu Manchu  and an unnamed Russian woman, sometimes shown as an ally, sometimes shown as a rival. The character featured in cinema and comic strips and comic books alongside her father, sometimes using another names, and she has also become an archetype of the Dragon Lady.

History

The character of Fah lo Suee was created in 1917 by Sax Rohmer as the Lady of the Si-Fan in the novel The Hand of Fu-Manchu (original UK title: The Si-Fan Mysteries). In the novel Daughter of Fu Manchu (1931), she is called Fah lo Suee, a nickname meaning "Sweet Perfume". Fah Lo Suee, is a devious mastermind in her own right, frequently plotting to usurp her father's position in the Si-Fan and aiding his enemies both within and outside the organization.  Her real name is unknown; Fah Lo Suee was a childhood term of endearment. She is introduced anonymously while still a teenager in the third book in the series and plays a larger role in several of the titles of the 1930s and 1940s. She is known for a time as Koreani after being brainwashed by her father, but her memory is later restored. Like her father, she takes on false identities, among them Madame Ingomar, Queen Mamaloi and Mrs van Roorden. She falls in love with her father's rival, Denis Nayland Smith. In cinema, the character was often played by Caucasian actresses such as Myrna Loy and Gloria Franklin using the yellowface feature, as was the case with Fu Manchu himself and Charlie Chan, two Asian actresses played Fu Manchu's daughter, but with different names: Anna May Wong was Princess Ling Moy in Daughter of the Dragon (1931) and Tsai Chin was Lin Tang in the five films: The Face of Fu Manchu (1965, The Brides of Fu Manchu (1966). The Vengeance of Fu Manchu (1967), The Blood of Fu Manchu (1968) and The Castle of Fu Manchu (1969).

In other media

Comics

Fah lo Suee appears in Avon's one-shot The Mask of Dr. Fu Manchu in 1951 by Wally Wood. In the early 1970s, writer Steve Englehart and artist Jim Starlin approached DC Comics to adapt the television series Kung Fu into a comic book, as DC's parent company, Warner Communications, owned the rights to the series. DC Comics, however, was not interested in their pitch, believing the show's and the martial arts genre popularity would phase out quickly. The duo then approached Marvel Comics with the idea to create a kung fu-focused original comic. Editor-in-chief Roy Thomas agreed, but only if they would include the Sax Rohmer's pulp villain Dr. Fu Manchu, as Marvel had previously acquired the comic book rights to the character. Englehart and Starlin developed Shang-Chi, a master of kung fu and a previously unknown son of Dr. Fu Manchu. At first, only a few characters were adapted from the Fu Manchu series, such as Dr. Petrie and Denis Nayland Smith, with whom Fah lo Suee has a romance in the novels, in Master of Kung Fu #26 (cover-dated March 1975), Doug Moench and Keith Pollard adapted the character for the series, she becomes an ally of Shang-Chi and MI-6. After Marvel's license with the Rohmer estate expired, Master of Kung Fu was cancelled in 1983. His half-sister became the director of MI-6. Despite subsequent issues either mentioning characters from the novels cryptically or phased out entirely. Fah lo Suee reappeared in Journey into Mystery #514–516, (1997-1998) leading a drug cartel in Hong Kong under the name Cursed Lotus. In 2010's Secret Avengers #6–10, writer Ed Brubaker officially sidestepped the entire issue via a storyline where the Shadow Council resurrects a zombified version of Dr. Fu Manchu, only to discover that "Dr. Fu Manchu" was only an alias and that Shang-Chi's father real name was Zheng Zu, an ancient Chinese sorcerer who discovered the secret to immortality and while the Si-Fan is referred to as the Hai-Dai. Similarly, Fah Lo Suee was later renamed Zheng Bao Yu in 2013's The Fearless Defenders #8, written by Cullen Bunn, where she appears leading the Ha-Dai.

Films

In films she has been portrayed by numerous actresses over the years. Her character is usually renamed in film adaptations because of difficulties with the pronunciation of her name.

 Anna May Wong played Princess Ling Moy in Daughter of the Dragon (1931).
 Myrna Loy portrayed the similarly named Fah Lo See in The Mask of Fu Manchu (1932).
 Gloria Franklin had the role of Fah Lo Suee in Drums of Fu Manchu (1940).
 Laurette Luez played Karamaneh in The Adventures of Dr. Fu Manchu (1956), but the character owed more to Fah Lo Suee than to Rohmer's depiction of Kâramanèh.
 Tsai Chin portrayed Dr Fu Manchu's daughter Lin Tang in the five Christopher Lee films of the 1960s: The Face of Fu Manchu (1965, The Brides of Fu Manchu (1966). The Vengeance of Fu Manchu (1967), The Blood of Fu Manchu (1968) and The Castle of Fu Manchu (1969).

In Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021), a character named Xu Xialing (portrayed by Meng'er Zhang) appears. She is partially based on Fah Lo Suee.

Role-playing games
Fah Lo Suee appears in the adventure Night Moves for the role-playing game Marvel Super Heroes.

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External links

 Fah Lo Suee at Comic Vine

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Jolt Electrifies Kate Beckinsale in New Trailer
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Amazon continues to pump out original material that would have been right at home in the movie theaters just a couple of years ago. Their latest is called Jolt, and it boasts an impressive cast headlined by Kate Beckinsale.
The film, which debuts on the streaming giant later this month, follows the story of Lindy, a bouncer with a homicidal tic. The film's title comes from her attempt at self-control; electric shock. Once her friend is murdered, she sets out for revenge, while the cops target her as the prime suspect. Action ensues.
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Grizzly Review: Total Recall
August 4, 2012 grizzlyguestwriter	1 Comment
I find it ironic that Douglas Quaid (Colin Farrell) is so bored with mundane life in Total Recall that he seeks the key to the secrets in his dreams; a longing for a better, more spectacular life with more substance. Better and more spectacular – this remake had the potential to be that, to build on the Philip K. Dick story that was originally immortalized in the Arnold Schwarzenegger 1990 flick. However, it seems to run into the same issues Quaid does in his (fake) life. Everything from the plot, to the characters, to even the visuals are redundant and generic during Len Wiseman's reboot. It is at least – for the most part – a fun, if forgettable escape before we step out of the theater into our own reality.
Farrell plays Quaid as he is haunted by the same dream of escaping capture with a mysterious woman (Jessica Biel) that gives him a longing of a higher purpose. He works on an assembly line, in a factory with his friend Harry (Bokeem Woodbine) building synthetics, robot soldiers in the vein of the Clones in the Star Wars prequels or the NS-5's in I, Robot. He lives a nondescript life with a beautiful wife (Kate Beckinsale) and while going through the motions, he is driven to find the answer to the emptiness he feels.
Quaid and his wife live in the Colony, a dark, industrial-like slum, and they commute via The Fall, a transport that goes through the core of the Earth in order to reach Great Britain, the only other habitable place on the planet, where the rich get richer. The world is comprised of these two regions as the rest is uninhabitable due to the plaent's earlier chemical warfare. The Resistance has been fighting with the elite over equality ,while the controlling government class declares them as terrorists trying to disrupt the system that works for all involved. Quaid feels connected to these stories and needs answers to filling the void and lack of purpose in his life that his dreams allude to.
Enter 'Rekall', the escapism that the bored need in order to live the fantasy and drown out the routine reality. You can become a movie star, sports figure, or even a secret agent. It is obvious that Quaid goes for the secret agent gig, but before he can get fully immersed, things go bad. Fast. His loving wife, quite suddenly is an evil undercover agent trying to kill him. That girl in the dream? Oh, she's real and fights for the Resistance. Speaking of the Resistance, yep, he is definitely connected to their organization. And the government led by Chancellor Cohaagen (Bryan Cranston)? Yeah, Quaid is so important to them, that he needs to be hunted down for what he knows. Still following me? Honestly, it doesn't matter. He is basically Jason Bourne in the future trying to figure out his purpose. That seemed easier than writing those last two paragraphs. Take from that as you will.
It should be known that while there are few Easter Eggs for those that have seen the 1990 version (Three-boobed lady!!), this bears extremely little resemblance to that movie. The Paul Verhoeven film had Mars, Sharon Stone, the idea of reality versus perception. Plus bug eyed people in search of oxygen (note, that ALWAYS freaked me out when I was a little kid, I couldn't watch that sequence for years). Len Wiseman goes in a direction that only skims the idea of living up to your past versus establishing your own destiny and identity. He has always been a great visual and action director and really takes advantage of the futuristic setting and beautiful actors to establish eye candy and fast pacing for the audience to cover up the lack of depth in the screenplay.
Farrell does a serviceable job as Quaid as he runs around trying to figure out who the hell he is and who he needs to be. I do wish that there was a bit more depth or explanation to the character that delves into Quaid's past, because his path to the truth seems to run so fast, and the character embraces his rogue fugitive present all too easily. While great for pacing into the action set pieces, which Farrell handles very well, the investment into the character is just on the 'good guy must beat bad guy level' as opposed to the 'I hope he gets closer on who he truly is destined to be' type of guy.
Beckinsale has fun with largely expanded role of his wife that goes from 'loving spouse' to 'femme fatale-like kiler' too quickly in her quest to take down her confused 'husband'. However the increased visibility of the character distracted me as it seems to be more a showcase for her, as opposed to keeping the story on Quaid and developing his journey story arc to find the truth. Granted, I can definitely get over myself and just appreciate Beckinsale owning the screen. Jessica Biel does a good job as well, even if the character is very one note, and merely a directional arrow in order to get Quaid from point A to point B. Cranston should have been in this movie for longer, but during his time on the screen, he owns it and makes sure you know he is the big man in charge, and that he has no problem making sure his agenda is carried out.
Visually, the Colony looks like the world in Blade Runner, mixed in with Toronto's Chinatown. Apparently Australia, where the Colony is located, is where all the Asian people went during the chemical warfare that engulfed planet Earth. The filmmakers really put the doom and gloom into the movie and capture the oppressed nature of the citizens of the Colony. While visually impressive with the set decoration and CGI, it feels repetitive to stare at the same dull interiors that every bar/apartment/government building this world has. Who knew the future was so listless and unimaginative? However, the action sequences are great and the futuristic car chase scene is fun to watch. I was a big fan of an elevator sequence too because holy crap Beckinsale kicks ass in this movie. I swear they took the sequences straight from Minority Report [Ed. Note – Early Drafts of the Minority Report script were written for Total Recall 2, which obviously never happened], but they still are visually appealing nonetheless. And Kate Beckinsale, again, is a total badass in this movie.
Overall, this is a fun diversionary movie and nothing more. I felt it could have gone deeper into the idea of innate personality versus the expectation/perception of who you were, but I will take a straight up sci-fi action flick that will stimulate the senses for 2 hours. The movie goes fast and it is a ride, but just like Quaid, do not ask me to recall any details about it later, for it will be a distant memory until the next action flick shows up on the silver screen.
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The Reboot of 'Van Helsing' Nobody Asked For…
May 3, 2012 grizzlyguestwriter	1 Comment
It seems like only 8 years ago, people were watching and being disappointed by the movie Van Helsing, starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Beckinsale. Now if you're thinking to yourself, "Man, isn't it time they remake that film?" then I have to ask, what the hell is wrong with you? But according to the boys over at FilmDrunk, that's exactly what is happening. Ait get's better folks, Tom Cruise is said to be attached to this remake.
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TOTAL RECALL Trailer: Starring Colin Farrell and Kate Beckinsale's Ass.
April 2, 2012 DrKronner	Leave a comment
Last week we talked a little bit about the upcoming Total Recall remake, and made fun of the fact that they released a trailer for the trailer. Which we ate up. Well now the actual trailer is out and we thought you might like to see it.
A few things we learn from this trailer…
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TOTAL RECALL Remake: A Teaser…for a Teaser.
March 27, 2012 DrKronner	Leave a comment
So as Hollywood proves how unoriginal it is, we continue to be spoon-fed reboots, remakes, sequels, prequels, and the lamest of all – reimaginings. And the worst part – they know we're dumb enough to keep paying to see these things, so they'll never stop. I admit, I'm the worst offender of all. I'm gonna watch the shit out of the new Total Recall, because I loved the old Total Recall. The difference here is, while I love the original, I love it mostly because of Arnold. Now we are clearly devoid an Arnold. Can Colin Farrell make us forget about Schwarzenegger?
No, he can't.
But he can try, and he won' t be alone. Joining Mr. Farrell we have a pretty strong cast – Kate Beckinsale, Jessica Biel, John Cho, Bill Nighy, Bokeem Woodbine, and Walter White Bryan Cranston. No Michael Ironside, but pretty strong none the less.
Now, we finally have some footage to go along with that cast list, and it comes to us in the form of a teaser…for the teaser. Yeah, that's right – a 30 second preview for the trailer, which will air on TV durning the Heat/Celtics game on Game of Thrones Day this Sunday. Stupid, I know, but aside from some photos, this is all we've got so far.
Here is the Press Release…
WORLD PREMIERE OF "TOTAL RECALL" TRAILER THIS SUNDAY
DURING CELTICS-HEAT GAME ON ABC
CULVER CITY, Calif., March 27, 2012 – Moviegoers will begin their Recall experience on Sunday, April 1, as Columbia Pictures debuts the trailer for the highly anticipated action thriller Total Recall during the NBA game between the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat broadcast nationally on ABC, it was announced today by Marc Weinstock, president of Worldwide Marketing for Sony Pictures. Total Recall will be released in theaters nationwide on August 3, 2012
The world premiere of the Total Recall trailer will air during the first half of the game and will be promoted with tune-ins in the week leading up to the game.
Following the trailer's premiere on ABC, a special extended trailer will debut online at http://www.apple.com/trailers.
The trailer will also launch simultaneously in over 30 countries on broadcast and online outlets.
Commenting on the announcement, Weinstock said, "We're thrilled to be working with the NBA and ABC to give millions of fans all across the country this exciting first look at the trailer."
Total Recall is an action thriller about reality and memory, inspired anew by the famous short story "We Can Remember It For You Wholesale" by Philip K. Dick. Welcome to Rekall, the company that can turn your dreams into real memories. For a factory worker named Douglas Quaid (Colin Farrell), even though he's got a beautiful wife (Kate Beckinsale) whom he loves, the mind-trip sounds like the perfect vacation from his frustrating life – real memories of life as a super-spy might be just what he needs. But when the procedure goes horribly wrong, Quaid becomes a hunted man. Finding himself on the run from the police – controlled by Chancellor Cohaagen (Bryan Cranston) – there is no one Quaid can trust, except possibly a rebel fighter (Jessica Biel) working for the head of the underground resistance (Bill Nighy). The line between fantasy and reality gets blurred and the fate of his world hangs in the balance as Quaid discovers his true identity, his true love, and his true fate. The film is directed by Len Wiseman. The screenplay is by Kurt Wimmer and Mark Bomback and the screen story is by Ronald Shusett & Dan O'Bannon and Jon Povill. The producers are Neal H. Moritz and Toby Jaffe.
And the synopsis teaches us that Bill Nighy is the new Quatto!!
Ok, but I know what you really want is this teaser, so behold…
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Grizzly Review: Contraband
January 22, 2012 Josef Rodriguez	1 Comment
I'm man enough to admit that I love the "one last job" genre. For those of you who aren't familiar with this genre you either don't watch a lot of movies, or don't pay attention to the movies you watch. A "one last job" movie involves a retired or aging criminal who has to do one more job to get himself out of the game forever and back to his family or his money or what/whoever he wants to be with. One of the most recent, and best, examples of the "one last job" genre that comes to mind is the Christopher Nolan, no pun intended, mindbender, Inception.
What is it about having to do one last job that makes a movie so damn exciting? Well, the stakes are almost always higher, and the payoff is always bigger. Whether it be millions of dollars, or the chance to be an actual citizen of the free world, sometimes all it takes is that one job to, well, get the job done. In the new action vehicle for Mark Wahlberg, Contraband, he plays a legitimate ex-con who now has a job installing alarm systems. That, my friends, is called action movie irony. Get used to it because it doesn't get much better than that.
Wahlberg plays Chris Farraday, one of the best smugglers anyone knows. He did what he had to after he and his wife, Kate (Kate Beckinsale), had their two sons, Michael (Connor Hill), and Eddie (Bryce McDaniel). Kate's brother, Andy (Caleb Landry Jones), has been going against Chris' good word and doing runs, despite his brother-in-law's advice to get out of the game while he could. Now, Andy has gotten himself into some deep doo-doo, dumping a bag of drugs that belonged to a local criminal, Tim Briggs (Giovanni Ribisi).
The only way that Andy can get off the hook is if Chris helps him out with this one last job to get him out for good. Calling in a couple of favors, including a reliable counterfeiter from Panama, Chris reluctantly agrees, enlisting the help of some old partners including his right hand man, Sebastian (Ben Foster), and newlywed Danny Raymer (Lukas Haas) to get the money for the drugs from Panama, and back to Briggs in two weeks.
Contraband is definitely not the best action movie you're going to see this year, maybe not even this season, but for a January release, the month which is notorious for its bad films, it could be a lot worse, and the excellent performances by the cast, especially Ben Foster and Giovanni Ribisi, elevate the film from run-in-the-mill, to, marginally above average. There's also a pretty cool cameo by Diego Luna, which contains the most action packed sequence in the entire movie.
The writing is obviously not what anyone would call Oscar-worthy, and the shaky cam can get a little irritating at times, but overall, it's nothing to cry about. Contraband delivers exactly what you'd expect; an average enough story and predictable plot points. But it also offers some of the best supporting performances I've seen in an action pic in recent memory, and everyone can appreciate some good acting.
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Movie Trailer Roundup: Contraband, Underworld 4, and The Lorax
November 3, 2011 DrKronner	Leave a comment
Marky-Mark is a man who must return to his old criminal ways when his Wife's kid brother gets in trouble with the wrong people – namely Giovanni Ribisi, who thinks himself a bit of a badass from what I can see, which is a departure for Ribisi. Should be solid.
Also Stars: Kate Beckinsale, Ben Foster, Lukas Haas, J.K. Simmons, David O'Hara, and SoA's William Lucking.
Release Date: January 13th, 2012
UNDERWORLD 4: AWAKENING
When human forces discover the existence of the Vampire and Lycan clans, a war to eradicate both species commences. The vampire warrioress Selene leads the battle against humankind.
Stars: Kate Beckinsale, Scott Speedman, Charles Dance, Michael Ealy, India Eisley, Sandrine Holt, and Stephen Rea.
DR. SEUSS' THE LORAX
"A 12-year-old boy searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world." This was my favorite Dr. Seuss book.
Stars: Zac Efron, Danny DeVito, Taylor Swift, Ed Helms, Betty White, Sherry Lynn, and Rob Riggle.
Release Date: March 2nd, 2012
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Phoenix City 2021 is a film project conceived for the Coventry Biennial during UK City of Culture 2021 in Coventry.
Research and development is currently supported through an artist residency at Coventry University's School of Media and Performing Arts throughout 2019. The research will examine Coventry's relationship to the image of the phoenix - stemming from Donald Gibson's and Basil Spence's use of the mythical bird as symbol to represent their respective town-planning and cathedral proposals for Coventry realised in the 1950's – and the hypothesis that UK City of Culture is conceived in Coventry's collective unconscious as the city's next phoenix moment.
Phoenix City is supported by Coventry Biennial, Coventry University, and Arts Council England (Developing Your Creative Practice).


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Q: Amazon EC2 Instance - Where is my file after I've uploaded it? I started a Linux instance and uploaded a python file. When I SSH into my instance, it says that the file can not be found:
python: can't open file 'file.py': [Errno 2] No such file or directory

I tried finding the /var/www/html/ folder as suggested by a google search, but /var/www does not exist.
The original command I used was:
scp -i /path/my-key-pair.pem /path/SampleFile.txt ec2-user@\[2001:db8:1234:1a00:9691:9503:25ad:1761\]:~

Which seems to have went successfully, because there was no output / error message after I uploaded it.

A: @jbpib27 According to the command that you have shared above, your uploaded file would be in home directory of the instance .
To go to instance's home directory, run the following command:
cd ~

or
cd /home/ec2-user

Your uploaded file will be in your instance's home directory because in the scp command, you have put ~ after : which is a short for your instance home directory.
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California Janitor Sexual Harassment Bill Vetoed, Door Still Open for Further Action
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A bill that would have expanded California sexual harassment training for janitorial companies and their uniquely vulnerable workers was vetoed by the governor, who urged sponsoring lawmakers to give the state and employers more time to fully implement the 2016 janitorial worker sexual harassment legislation, which is still getting off the ground.
Approval of AB 2079 would have meant that required janitorial firms provide sexual harassment training for supervisors and employees that would extend far beyond watching a boiler-plate video and signing a form. They'd hear from actual survivors of sexual abuse and sexual harassment in the California janitorial industry. They would also be given encouragement and more information on their legal options to hold abusers and workplaces accountable.
Although some of the most highly-publicized accounts of sexual assault and sexual harassment spurred the #metoo and #TimesUp began have been told by employers in elite industries (proving sexual harassment and abuse are pervasive everywhere), Los Angeles sexual harassment attorneys and other worker advocates know janitorial workers, agricultural employees, home health care and hospitality workers are at high risk. The primary risk factor is power disparity between victim and abuser. Women, those earning low wages, people of color, immigrants – all of these individuals start off at higher risk. Immigrants especially can face language and cultural barriers that can lead to fear of deportation, cultural barriers and a misunderstanding of their rights and what will happen if these offenses are reported. Now factor in the isolation, overnight shifts and lack of regulatory oversight that are so integral to the industry, and it's not hard to see why these employees are at such high risk for abuse. Continue reading
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Los Angeles Sexual Harassment Lawyer Outlined New Legal Guidelines for 2019
New laws effective in 2019 will impact how courts in California weigh claims of sexual harassment, and how employers in the state address and take action. A Los Angeles sexual harassment attorney will be able to help you gain a better handle on the changes to these processes and what it might mean for new claims against individuals and employers.
Five new advisory principles are now included in the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), effectively meaning employers are going to face more possibility of liability for discrimination. It's not that the laws were intended to drum up more possibility of litigation, but rather that they would improve working conditions for women and others vulnerable to sexual harassment on the job or at school.
The specific effect will be that if these five principles are applied by California courts, there will be less likelihood that those claiming to be victims of sexual harassment will have their claims dismissed prior to trial. As Los Angeles sexual harassment attorneys can explain, they will still have the responsibility to prove the harassment was severe or pervasive. However, these new rules will also lessen that burden. Continue reading
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California Sexual Harassment Allegations Plague University President
Educational institutions that receive federal funding – including colleges and universities – are bound by federal mandate (specifically, Title IX) to both report incidents of sexual violence and to track patterns of sexual assault, sexual misconduct and other behaviors that may result in a hostile working or educational environment for women – which impacts not only their physical safety and mental/ emotional health, but frequently their financial status and career prospects.
Yet our L.A. sexual harassment attorneys have women on campus victimized time and again – students, adjunct professors, graduate assistants, tenured professors, deans. Universities not only fail to protect them, but in some cases further victimize them with poor policy and failure to follow the law, spurring more than a few California Title IX lawsuits in recent years.
The process by which higher education institutions handle these claims has come under scrutiny as the Trump administration and the U.S. Education Department, headed by Betsy DeVos, has proposed a new set of official policy rules on sexual assault and harassment. As The New York Times reported, if the rules become law, the result will be:
Narrower definition of sexual harassment;
School accountability allowable only when alleged conduct occurs on campus and only when formal complaints are filed first through proper authorities;
Heightened standard for legal standard that defines whether schools acted appropriately (no longer "preponderance of the evidence in determining suspension or expulsion, but rather the evidentiary standard of the school's choice);
Compelling an informal mediation resolution process.
Meanwhile, more of these claims are filed almost every day. Continue reading
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CBS CEO Latest in Line of Powerful Men Accused of Sexual Harassment
Another man in a position of prominence in the entertainment industry has been accused of multiple counts of sexual harassment. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of CBS Corp., Les Moonves, has been accused by six women of multiple acts of sexual misconduct and retaliation after the women spoke out, according to an investigative report in The New Yorker. Other employees also came forward describing a culture within the network that allegedly regularly protected men who were accused of sexual misdeeds while paying off their accusers.
The women described a pattern of abuses beginning in the 1980s through the past decade, all with similar notes. Several alleged Moonves touched them inappropriately or forcibly kissed them during business meetings. A couple were threatened to play nice or it would mean their careers. All reported life becoming more difficult after they rejected the executive's advances, with his hostile behavior affecting their careers either by them getting fired or their job trajectory being derailed.
The accusations are part of the ongoing wave of the #MeToo movement, which has been crashing on the shores of American businesses over the past year. This was seen most notably with the story of Harvey Weinstein, Hollywood producer accused of a long-running pattern of sexual misconduct toward women who worked with him in the movie industry. In addition to several criminal charges filed against Weinstein, he finds himself at the bottom of a growing pile of lawsuits related to his alleged behavior. Continue reading
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Updated: August 1, 2018 6:33 am
California Legislature Setting Example for Sexual Harassment Policies
California Senate and Assembly members will soon have a new set of rules in place by which they will investigate sexual harassment complaints, according to Capital Public Radio. The policy was unanimously approved by the Joint Legislative Rules Committee and was based on guidelines created by Los Angeles County. It effectively replaces the two separate policies each house was operating under previously. New standards include creation of an investigative unit, whose members would collect evidence and interview witnesses in connection to all complaints, and an external panel, whose experts would make decisions based on the evidence and recommend potential consequences. The rules have seen some revisions in recent weeks, including adding the ability to report inappropriate behavior by third parties and lobbyists who regularly interact with government workers. This would be in addition to legislative employees and lawmakers already protected by and accountable to the policy. Furthermore, a majority of the outside panel experts will be appointed by chief justice of the California Supreme Court. The panel will act separately from legislative counsel, allowing for neutral recommendations.
Before we can truly trust lawmakers to hold others accountable, they must show themselves to be trustworthy enough to hold themselves accountable. This is as true as ever in the wake of the #MeToo and Time's Up movements. The past year has been eye opening in regards to the amount of sexual harassment that is taking place in work places across the country, including government offices. Roughly 150 women working for the state signed an open letter in October 2017 describing a culture of harassment and abuse in California politics. Three lawmakers in the state have stepped down due to accusations since then. Even more shocking are how many reports are being swept under the rug. That's why we are seeing new policies cropping up all over the place. Continue reading
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Updated: July 2, 2018 9:06 am
Veterans' Affairs Tops Federal List of Reported Sexual Harassment
In light of increased awareness of sexual harassment and misconduct in the workplace, investigations and policy revisions are happening all over the country. One congresswoman is sounding the alarm in the Department of Veterans Affairs in particular after survey numbers showed reports of sexual harassment there were higher than average across departments in the federal government. Of female respondents, 26 percent said they had experienced sexual harassment, and 14 percent of male respondents between 2014 and 2016, according to a report from Stars and Stripes. In fact, VA respondents reported the highest rates of sexual harassment, with Department of Homeland Security coming in second. This compares to 21 percent of women and 9 percent of men across federal departments as a whole. The survey collected data on a variety of behaviors, ranging from teasing to stalking and sexual assault. Gender harassment led the survey in reported incidents, with unwanted sexual attention and sexual coercion following behind.
Rep. Annie Kuster (D-NH), ranking Democrat on the Veterans's Affairs subcommittee on oversight and investigations, has called on the chairman of the subcommittee to hold a congressional oversight hearing on the matter. Her response came on the heels of findings being released by the Merit Systems Protection Board, an independent group that is housed within the executive branch whose mission is to protect the rights of government workers. Continue reading
Updated: June 15, 2018 5:41 am
Teen Worker Sexual Harassment Reports May Increase Amid #MeToo
The story of sexual harassment in the workplace has been around since the beginning of workplaces. Yet, this past year has seen an explosion of accusations, resignations, and renewed policies thanks to the #MeToo Movement. People, particularly women, who once felt too vulnerable to speak up against sexual misconduct have been emboldened. These new voices have exposed a tragic pattern in workplaces across the country, and in doing so have revealed possibly the most vulnerable group of all workers: teenagers.
A Wall Street Journal report recently uncovered the concerns many parents face sending their teenagers into the workplace as the season for summer jobs is upon us. The fact that so many people are talking about sexual harassment in the workplace, which has led to stricter policies and more accountability, could lend some protection to teenagers who are starting their first jobs. However, our experienced employment attorneys know change takes time, and the problem is far from being solved.
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Updated: May 1, 2018 8:36 am
Non-Disclosure Agreements Void Post-Weinstein Bankruptcy
The story of Harvey Weinstein and the mass accusations against him of sexual misconduct has been in the news for almost six months, and in that time it has set the tone for the #metoo movement and a wave of new sexual harassment policies bursting forth around the country. And now there's potential for more people to be able to speak up again the former Hollywood producer. Weinstein Co. recently filed bankruptcy, with plans for a sale in the wings, while the board also released any non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) put into place between employees and Harvey Weinstein.
A former assistant of Weinstein has been sharing more about the NDAs as part of efforts to help curb workplace misconduct in the future, according to a report from Deadline. She told a UK parliamentary committee that employees were pressured into signing NDAs. She alleges vague threats made to her and others if they chose to speak out against alleged sexual violation committed by Weinstein. Part of why she agreed to sign the NDA, she said, was the inclusion of clauses that would keep Weinstein accountable for his actions in the future. However, she said that portion of the agreement was largely ignored. The assistant first broke her NDA last fall shortly after stories about Weinstein sparked conversations about whether non-disclosure agreements should be enforced against workers who suffered sexual harassment or exploitation. Continue reading
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Updated: April 3, 2018 7:04 am
Former Agent Feeling Heat in Hollywood Sexual Harassment Shakedown
While the #metoo movement is shining a spotlight on sexual harassment and the dark corners of Hollywood, an increasing number of civil sexual assault cases are being filed, some against former supervisors, co-workers and the institutions that protected them when they owed a duty of care to the victim.
Here in California, one former agent is battling a civil lawsuit filed by a former client alleging sexual battery and sexual harassment. The agent has asked the Los Angeles Superior Court to stay the civil case until the statute of limitations expires on the criminal case, arguing that to proceed and participate in the civil case could result in self-incrimination leading to serious felony charges, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Defendant (through his attorney) vehemently denied the allegations. Of the request to stay, his attorney explained the civil complaint read like criminal charges and discovery requests made additional claims of criminal behavior, causing concern that testimony during the lawsuit could bring about formal charges.
This underscores the fact that many civil lawsuits may coincide with criminal charges, and while these are two totally separate processes operating independently of another (and sometimes with very different outcomes), there are times when one may have an impact on the other. A good employment law attorney will do everything possible to keep your case moving when that is in your best interests.
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Updated: March 15, 2018 5:16 am
Honoring Officers Who Stand Up Against Sexual Harassment and Discrimination
In a climate where claims of sexual harassment are continually coming to the surface and stories of police wrongdoing are constantly in the news, it is refreshing to see people honored who have fought to protect their rights and maintain their values.
The Asbury Park-Neptune Chapter of NAACP in New Jersey recently honored two female members of the local police officers who twice filed lawsuits as a result of sexual harassment and race discrimination they allege was taking place in their police department, according to App. Long before the New York Times' Harvey Weinsten expose or the popularity of #MeToo on social media, these two women were standing up when it would have been so much easier to buckle under the pressure.
Their story begins in 2013 when the two reported repeated sexual harassment and discrimination. One of the plaintiffs claim a lewd magnet was stuck to her car and in a separate instance a crass message was place on her car, a vehicle she used to visit the local high school. She also alleges that she was repeatedly not given the resources she needed to properly serve the high school, such as active shooter training and access to a tactical vehicle, both of which were given to a male resource officer for the school. Plaintiffs allege in the lawsuit instances of inappropriate conversations about pornography and personal sex lives, and crude gestures.
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Eleceed Chapter 191: Awakener's Arrival! Release Date & Plot
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The Eleceed series has gotten to the part where Jiwoo yearns for stronger awakeners. Many of his old rivals are patiently waiting for his arrival. Meanwhile, professors and the president of the Academy also have an eye on him. Rest assured, Jiwoo is accompanied by his friends and his mentors, Kayden and Curtin. While he wishes to learn more, his friends also have similar pursuits. However, one thing that has not been answered yet is the reason behind Wooin attending the World Awakener's Academy. So, what could be the reason behind it? Here is everything about Eleceed Chapter 191.
The following will continue the previous events. Jiwoo has been awaited at the Academy by many of his old enemies. He will also enter the world that everyone, including his master, has warned him about. The Academy has a bad reputation for breaking friendships, and the lead group will surely be tested.
Eleceed Chapter 191: What Will Happen Next?
As per the previous events, Jiwoo and his friends are not far away from the Academy. And while traveling, they have already caught the attention of their peers. Eleceed Chapter 191 will likely find Jiwoo indulging in a conversation with the others present there. Moreover, Kayden and Curtin are also by their side. Thus, Jiwoo is unlikely to lose his goals and interests after entering the Academy.
On the other hand, Wooin's reason behind enrolling in the World Awakener's Academy has not come to light. The upcoming chapters might bring the answers. But there is a high chance that Wooin is only there because of Jiwoo. The next chapter will deal with Jiwoo leading his first day at the Academy. He will be accompanied by his friends. Plus, he will also meet with Duke, his old rival. Duke surely has some tricks up the sleeve that he will use on Jiwoo whenever he gets the chance. Thus, Jiwoo must be prepared for whatever comes next.
Previous Chapter Recap!
Eleceed Chapter 190 began with Curtin and Kayden play fighting. Meanwhile, Subin and Jisuk were fighting over the fact that Jisuk ordered spicy food. Subin then accidentally stepped on the tail of a cat and had to apologize. The subject shifted to the reason behind Wooin entering World Awakener's Academy. The four then slept as the night crawled in. However, Kayden and Curtin talked about their life and Jiwoo's interest in the Academy.
In the morning, Wooin visited an old enemy of Jiwoo, Dr. Delein. However, the man had much character development. Wooin stated that he was going to the Academy. This shocked Dr. Delein. However, he wished his adopted son all the luck. The scene cuts to Duke getting spotted. He was then reminded of his old encounter with Jiwoo. Finally, the four friends came to view. In the final panel, the instructor announced that the awakeners were an hour away from the Academy.
Eleceed Chapter 191: Release Date
Jiwoo has finally embarked on a new journey. However, the lead has many enemies lurking to put him down. So, Eleceed Chapter 191 will release on April 28, 2022. The chapter will be available on Webtoon, Naver, and Kakaopage. Thus, for more updates, keep coming back to The Anime Daily.
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Van Delen is een Nederlands geslacht waarvan leden sinds 1814 tot de Nederlandse adel behoren en dat in 1956 uitstierf.

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De stamreeks begint met Brand van Delen die in 1379 werd beleend met het goed Ten Hage te Aanstoot bij Otterlo en in 1380 met het goed Esvelt bij Barneveld. Leden van het geslacht werden in de eeuwen erna aangeduid als ridder of als knape en hadden zitting in de Ridderschappen van Veluwe en Nijmegen. In 1686 werd aan de familie Van Delen van Laar een attest verleend door de Ridderschap dat ze van oudsher een "adellijke familie van het Quartier van Veluwe" is geweest. Bovendien parenteerde zij zich aan andere adellijke geslachten uit die contreien en dienden in bestuursfuncties, bijvoorbeeld als schepen en burgemeester van Arnhem en Harderwijk, of als militair hun land. Daarnaast bekleedden zij kerkelijke functies, waren ouderling dan wel afgevaardigden naar de classes.

Bij Souverein Besluit van 28 augustus 1814 werden twee nazaten benoemd in de Ridderschap van Gelderland. Bij KB van 10 augustus 1881 werd voor een zoon van een van hen, burgemeester Jacob Jan Hendrik van Delen (1836-1895), erkend de titel van baron op allen; met zijn dochter stierf het geslacht in 1956 uit.

Nederlands adellijk geslacht


LOLwork is an American reality documentary television series on the Bravo. The series premiered on November 7, 2012.
The series follows Ben Huh and his staff at Cheezburger, located in downtown Seattle, as they create a new comedic web series for their site.
Note: This episode aired at 1:33 am instead of its usual 11 pm time slot.
^ "It's "Bravo's Big Premiere Week," Featuring Five New and Returning Series Kicking Off November 4". the Futon Critic.
^ Bibel, Sara. "Bravo Powers Up for Huge November With Returns of 'Real Housewives of Atlanta', 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills', 'Top Chef' & Premieres of 'Silicon Valley Start-Ups' and 'LOLwork'". TV by the Numbers.
^ "Bravo Media Powers Up for Huge November with Two New and Four Returning Original Series". the Futon Critic.
^ "Bravo Media Increases Original Programming by 27 Percent, Greenlights 11 New and Eight Returning Unscripted Series; and Plans First Scripted Premiere for 2013". the Futon Critic.
^ a b c d e f g h i j "LOLwork: Season 1 Overview". Bravo.
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Girls Basketball Day + Overnight Camp 2022 @ Episcopal HS Basketball
Jan 11 '16 – Jul 17 '22 regular
Episcopal High School
Orange Line Sports Girls' Elite Basketball Camp
Elite Camp is for girls who want to compete at the next level in high school and/or college. It is designed to help athletes learn and perform the more advanced basketball skills and drills need to succeed on their CYO, AAU, middle school, and high school teams. Counselors include both players and coaches at the collegiate and high school level.
The camp is directed by Katrina Reed, Head Girls' Basketball Coach at Episcopal High School. In four years at EHS, Coach Reed has led the team to two championship banners. Prior to EHS, Reed was a two-year assistant at Marymount University where she helped the team find success as Capital Athletic Conference Champions (2013). She also spent four years at Catholic University, and was part of record-breaking teams that earned ECAC Runner-Up honors (2011) and a Landmark Conference Championship (2012). Additionally, Reed helped lead the team in its first trip to the NCAA Tournament in school history (2012), and coached two All-Americans and five All-Conference players.As a high schooler, Reed was a four-year varsity basketball player at Seton Catholic Prep School in Chandler, Arizona. She was named First and Second team All-Region as well as All-Academic team, and knows the level of commitment and effort it takes to be a successful student-athlete. While attending Elmira College, Reed not only played varsity basketball for four years earning Sportswoman of the Year, she also served as the JV assistant.
To maintain a 1:8 counselor-to-camper ratio, we have a limited number of commuter and overnight spots. Sign up soon to reserve yours!
-Ages 8-15
-Overnight Fee includes all meals, lodging at Episcopal's gated campus (with 24/7 security guard), all team activities, t-shirt, team handbook, and on-site athletic trainer.
-Core Hours Fee (9am-3pm) includes all lunches, all team activities, t-shirt, team handbook, and on-site athletic trainer.
-Extended Day Fee (8 a.m.-4 p.m.) includes all lunches, all team activities, t-shirt, team handbook, on-site athletic trainer, and use of EHS facilities for two additional hours.
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A competitive girls basketball camp for young ladies ages 8-15. Check-in begins at 8 a.m. on Sunday, and pick-up at 3 p.m. on Wednesday. Included are all meals, overnight accommodations, and camp t-shirt.
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A competitive girls basketball camp for young ladies ages 8-15. Daily drop-off is at 9 a.m. and pick-up is at 3 p.m. (please register for "Commuter Hours + Extended Day" for AM/ PM care). Lunch and t-shirt included.
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A competitive girls basketball camp for young ladies ages 8-15. Daily drop-off at 8 a.m. Sunday and pick-up at 4 p.m. Wednesday (please register for "Commuter Hours" if you do not need extended care coverage). Lunch and t-shirt included.
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Cannatourists headed for Holland this summer are advised to book flights and accommodations early. Recent political developments in the Netherlands, post 9-11 air transportation changes, and even global warming are causing more people than ever to want to see the world's most weed-friendly country.
Dutch coffee shop pioneer Wernard Bruining opened one of Holland's first coffee shops, called "Mellow Yellow," in 1972. Thirty years later, Bruining has published a handy tour book- The Dutch Coffeeshop Top 50- that shows you how to enjoy marijuana shops in Amsterdam and across Holland.
Bruining has been publishing popular guides to coffee shops for years, but his earlier guides were small maps that mostly featured coffee shops in and around Amsterdam. The Top 50 book lists the best from Amsterdam and the rest of Holland, ranked by Bruining's meticulous attention to product quality, ambiance, and the friendliness of the shops. He tells you shop addresses, where to get food and other supplies, scenic and cultural history, the location of grow shops and cannabis education centers, and other useful details. The book, which is full of photos and fun illustrations, also contains a listing of the top ten "smart shops." These shops sell entheogens such as mushrooms and peyote.
Bruining is excited about new cannabis tourism opportunities that are coming together this year for the first time.
A company based in Southern Holland, called Cnnbs-travel.nl, is offering luxury week-long cruises, as well as canal cruise day trips embarking from Amsterdam this summer.
If you have ever wanted to see Holland, this summer is the time to do it.
Get a copy of Bruining's guidebook by contacting him at [email protected]. The books are also available at quality coffee shops.
Get canal tour information and book cruises by visiting the www.cnnbs-travel.nl website.


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Damon Lindelof's Goal For HBO's 'Watchmen': "Live Up To The Name" – New York Comic Con
By Robert Edelstein, Geoff Boucher
Rousing standing ovations from 2,000 fans greeted the beaming ensemble of the new Watchmen series as they made their collective public debut here at New York Comic Con just 16 days before the edgy and offbeat epic makes its broadcast premiere on HBO. The thunderous reception that greeted Regina King, Jeremy Irons, Jean Smart, Louis Gossett Jr., Tim Blake Nelson, and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, was earned right in the room: the cast interview panel was preceded by a screening of the pilot in its entirety and there was wall-to-wall satisfaction from the giddy fans.
"Loved it!" bellowed one of those fan when series creator Damon Lindelof (The Leftovers, Lost) confirmed the exclusivity of the screening. (Who watches the Watchmen? Javits Center does.) Big huzzahs also greeted Lindelof and episode director Nicole Kassell when they joined the cast on stage but those paled in comparison to the eruption that welcomed the panel's surprise guest: Dave Gibbons, the artist and co-creator of Watchmen, the milestone 1986 limited series (and, later, single-volume graphic novel, that is the show's namesake and inspiration.
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"I first met Damon at San Diego Comic Con in 2018 and he talked and talked," Gibbons said, ribbing uber-fan Lindelof. "And I did discover he had a huge respect for what [Watchmen co-creator Alan Moore] and I had done and the conclusion was, I thought if anyone was going to do a TV series with it, it's him, and from what I've seen so far, it's not far off the mark."
The television series vaults from Gibbons and Moore's work and shows the future that followed the familiar epic's sprawling vision of a world where superheroes are corrupted, outlawed, and inextricably part of geo-political history. It is a future that has a black-and-white view of society with white supremacists on the rise.
Lindelof said he had repeatedly turned down the revival but relented because he feared the projec would be done without him. "I had so much reverence for the show," he told the crowd, having earlier related that his father gave him copies of the graphic novel when he was 13, telling his son, "'You're not ready for this.'"
Lindelof also flipped on his own long-held rule not to work with any actor more than once. The "no second time" rule did not apply to Leftovers costar King who recalled her amazement when first reading the script. "I'd never read anything like this," she said, citing her action-hero role, Det. Angela Abar, a.k.a. Sister Night. "I'd never seen this world or this woman—she was so complex. She just blew me out of the water. How could I not say yes? It was, just tell me where I need to show up." The accompanying envelope King received contained "an artist rendering my face as Sister Knight."
"It would have been very awkward if you'd said no," Lindelof quipped.
"I just always root for the unlikely hero," King continued, espousing her love for the Hulk and for comic books generally, earning shout-outs from the crowd. "For me, Firestar and Wonder Woman were huge when I was young. I never felt either one was objectified, but I knew I felt their power."
Gossett, playing Will Reeves, an old man with a rich past, evoked comics, too, as he recalled his boyhood in Brooklyn, filled with an escape into fantasy. "I was raised by Superman and Captain Marvel," he said. Of the script he added, "It contained my favorite things—[the necessity of covering] the Tulsa bombings, [lawman] Bass Reeves and HBO."
Irons, playing the brilliant Adrian Veidt, a fan-favorite from the Moore-Gibbons epic, was intrigued from the start. "Damon took me to lunch and talked very quickly for an hour and a half with enormous enthusiasm, showing he had an imagination of enormous wit. He was talking about this graphic novel world of which I knew nothing because I live in England and I'm over 45, and somehow that whole world had passed me by. But I was fascinated. I had nothing to say—there was no time to say anything. Later, the script amused me hugely but mainly what I thought was that man I had lunch with has such energy, I don't know what he's going to make but if he thinks I can be of some help, I'm aboard."
Lindelof answered, "to give you an idea of what I was thinking through the lunch it was, 'It's Jeremy Irons, Jeremy Irons, Jeremy Irons, don't f*ck up, don't f*ck up, don't f*ck up…'"
Nelson—who joked that he wasn't important enough to earn a Lindelof lunch—was also honored to take part, as Looking Glass. "The temerity and the welcoming of danger of taking this on and imagining a future in this universe [related to] our present was so exciting, and to do it in a way that hewed really nicely to the aesthetic terms, there was no was I wasn't going to join on."
Abdul-Mateen II, playing King's husband Cal recalled getting the invitation to meet King and Lindelof, "Going in my mind, 'Regina King, Regina King, Regina King.' Then I realized, HBO—and like [Gossett] said, 'Momma didn't raise no fool.'"
The same can be said for Hong Chau's cagey, and wealthy, Lady Trieu. "Obviously, she's a boss bitch," Chau said. "She's an enigmatic trillionaire and no one knows what she's up to."
Smart's FBI character, who really debuts in a big way in the third episode, was "drawn into the vigilante role at a young age and she has some bitterness about that. She has some issues," the actress said.
Gibbons' appearance truly brought all the action full circle. "To me, this is show is an amplification of what we created, not a dillusion," Gibbons praised, to which the über-respectful Lindelof added that what Gibbons and Moore created, "is canon to us. Our hope is that this show becomes a gateway drug for kids to now buy the original 12 issues; it is one of the greatest things ever written and illustrated."
As to the question of "What's next?" for future seasons, Lindelof would only say, "One of the things that made [Gibbons and Moore's creation] perfect is [the issues were] designed and well thought out. There's a beginning, a middle and an end. They knew exactly what they were doing and we plotted out these nine episodes so every mystery would be resolved."
"We're just trying to make this Watchmen worthy," Lindelof told the audience. "We wanted to live up to the name."
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"THE END IS NEAR" – I yell as I happily run around the house.
Fear not, my friend. Not the end, the end. It's final season I mean, as I've only have two more exams to go and three days of studying ahead. "FINALLY" – my lunatic screams can be heard across the street – much to the dismay of my poor, poor neighbours, who – now that I think about it – are probably tired of hearing me cry over exams and having me blast metal music at 7am every morning (gotta wake up feelin' all energised, am I right mates?) and make smoothies at dawn with a very very, very loud blender. Also: all. the. screaming.
I gotta confess that I'm a really loud gal. Not only do I have the incredibly high-pitched voice of a four-year-old hyena-kid hybrid, but I also make sure I yell more than I talk. Whispering? What even is that. Also, I do this thing where I gotta blast my ~ultimate dancing jam~, Abba's "Gimme Gimme Gimme" during every study breaks (fyi: I take lots), always at high volume and singing to it (like, can you even play Abba's music without dancing to it?? I don't think so, mate) so it's safe to say my neighbours aren't really fond of me.
Not that I'm too fond of them anyway because, see, they do this thing where they play World of Warcraft at 4am every single day – punching the keyboard violently and screaming to the screen so they know they're 100% disrrupting my already poor sleep. Plus, I don't know how to put it (any kids among the public today?)… but I've heard cats mate more quietly than that. Safe to say that I too hate this people.
Where this is going, you ask? Wasn't this a post about fluffy chocolate cake covered in even fluffier peanut butter mousse? Yes. But you know me and my constant whininess, so you bet I had to mention exams and how they take the life out of me (and also celebrate they're almost over yay!) AND MY NEIGHBOURS ARE BEING NOSY AGAIN AND I WANTED TO COMPLAIN.
Also, in case you want to hear about it, there are also four cats living on a patio right in front of my bedroom window and, unlike some girl I know who spends 99.99% of her time chained to a desk and a pile of physics notes, they mate a lot. And boy, are they loud.
Safe to say #3: between all of the studying and loud noises, napping is an impossible mission.
What is my life, ah.
Back to cake, because I thought I'd talk about joyful stuff for once and take a break from all the incessant whining that is my life.
This cake, my friends, is what the experts would call "perfection". Like, layers of soft, moist chocolate cake with a caramel filling (!!!!!!!) – all covered in this creamy dreamy peanut butter mousse frosting.
Ay mama, the things I'd do for a slice of this cake right now.
Like, can you thing of a better combo than chocolate + caramel + peanut butter? (with a slight hint of coconut thanks to the whipped coconut cream). Because I truly don't… but if you have an idea, I'd love to hear all about it (and also receive a basket of baked goodies inspired on it, please and thank you).
Granted, this cake might not be the easiest thing to make (it's a layered wonder, after all!), but the effort truly pays off and, if you see yourself struggling (which is very common, when you make a vegan layer cake for the first time), you can always make this in the form of brownies with a caramel topping and then the peanut butter frosting. As you can see, mine is not the prettiest looking of them all but… beauty is on the inside and it's the thought that counts, right??????????
Just remember to send me a slice if you end up making it. Also, tag me on Instagram, because I love love love to see all of your recreations.
A delicious chocolate layer cake filled with caramel and covered in fluffy peanut butter mousse.
Whisk together both flours, baking powder, cacao and sugar until combined.
Add in the melted coconut oil, milk, vanilla and vinegar and stir until combined.
Divide the mixture into three small round pans, filling them halfway.
Bake at 180ºC (375F) for 35-40 minutes or until you insert a toothpick in the center and it comes out clean.
Let cake to cool completely (overnight is best) before cutting off the excess.
Whisk together sugar, vanilla and maple syrup.
Heat on low until sugar has dissolved.
Warm the milk a bit before adding it to the mixture.
Slowly add the milk while you keep stirring.
Add in coconut oil and lemon juice and stir until creamy.
It will thicken as it sits.
Open the coconut milk cans (must be full fat) and leave them on the fridge to chill overnight.
Remove the solid cream from the lid and use an electric whisker to whip it until fluffy.
In a separate bowl, whisk peanut butter until smooth.
Add the peanut butter to the cream mixture and keep whisking.
Add in sugar and whisk again until smooth.
Cut the edges of each layer of cake with a cake slicer.
Spread the caramel sauce on top of the first layer of cake.
Top with the next layer of cake and spread more caramel on top of this.
Cover with the last layer of cake.
Use the peanut butter mousse to frost the cake.
Decorate the cake with extra chocolate chips or berries.
You must keep the cake chilled at all times, but leave it to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.


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Development: Live-action Hot Wheels film; Wu-Tang horror coming to theaters; Hanna debuting post-Super Bowl
January 30, 2019, 10:53 AM ET
Source: Mattel
Today's development news offers up some relatively unexpected marriages between properties and cinema running the gamut of genres from horror-thriller to action-racing — but all are utterly odd.
First is the film Angel of Dust, a horror thriller that Deadline reports will be directed by rapper and Wu-Tang Clan leader RZA. This will be the fourth film he's helmed after making his debut with 2012's The Man with the Iron Fists.
With fellow Wu-Tanger Ghostface Killah on board to produce (he also co-wrote the story), the upcoming film will tell a story inspired by "bizarre and horrifying" events occurring to and happening around the musicians as they were growing up. A mysterious death, a seemingly supernatural serial killer, and plenty of rap folklore mean that the film, from a screenplay by Matt Leslie and Stephen J. Smith, will have plenty more to offer genre fans than a killer soundtrack (though it will also have that, courtesy of The Wu-Tang Clan). Rap and horror's partnership is a longstanding one, so hopefully Angel of Dust will be another great entry.
The next upcoming film's inspiration is a little smaller. According to Variety, Transformers and The Lego Movie will be adding another toy-based film to their hallowed halls as the fast and furious little cars that could head to the big screen. Yes, a live-action Hot Wheels movie is coming from Mattel and Warner Bros.
This comes after the option held by Legendary and director Justin Lin recently expired and Mattel took back the rights. Warner Bros., which is also doing the Margot Robbie Barbie movie with the toy company, snapped them up. "Hot Wheels has been inspiring the imagination of kids around the world for over 50 years," said Toby Emmerich, Warner Bros.' chairman. "We couldn't be more excited to be bringing the adrenaline, adventure, and excitement of Hot Wheels to the big screen." Now how many more loops can they fit into a car-chase film before the Fast and Furious franchise throws in the towel?
Finally, Hanna, the Amazon Prime show coming in March that adapts the Saoirse Ronan film, has released a Super Bowl trailer that teases an exciting new development. The end of the ad tells fans that they'll be able to catch the show's first episode a month and change before the show's actual debut - right after the Super Bowl.
The show, about a teen trained to be a super-killer, stars Mireille Enos, Joel Kinnaman, and Esme Creed-Miles as they navigate all the drama involved in teaching a young girl how to best survive an evil government. Hanna makes its full debut in March.
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Paula Peralejo Reveals Baby Had Surgery to Correct Tongue and Lip Tie
Plus, you have to see the latest Scarlet Snow video, Jodi Sta. Maria clarifies drugs statement, and more!
by SmartParenting Staff . Nov 19, 2016
1. Paula Peralejo-Fernandez says son had tongue and lip tie
On Instagram, Paula Peralejo-Fernandez revealed her son, Pablo, had a frenectomy after a pedia-dentist confirmed her baby had "a tongue and lip tie," a condition, she says, that can lead to speech delay and dental problems. During a frenectomy procedure, a doctor clips the tissue or membrane (called the frenulum) that attaches the tongue to the floor of the mouth or when the upper lip is tethered to the gum. A lactation consultant tipped off Paula of the condition after she kept experiencing breastfeeding pain despite the proper latch. Paula clarifies that the procedure is a parent's option and it is not "necessarily the only action you need to take." In her case, she chose to do it while Pablo is a baby, when the "nerve endings are not yet fully developed so it's supposedly painless for them (or sore at most and they recover quickly)." The new mom says the surgery has already made a difference -- Pablo is latching better and the breastfeeding pain has definitely subsided.
2. Hayden Kho's new ode to Scarlet just makes you go 'awww'
Hayden has certainly been prolific about his love for Scarlet Snow, his daughter with Dr. Vicki Belo. And his latest ode to his daughter may just top all his past declarations of love. The video above, which he uploaded on Instagram today, shows him and Scarlet having a father-and-daughter day. They're having tea, watching a movie outdoors, and clearly having fun together. Parents can relate to Hayden's caption, which is brimming with love: "There are some things you die for; and some people you live for. If my only purpose in life is to be your father and to raise you as a God-fearing woman who will be a blessing to others, I would not ask for a greater role." The video was by Pram & Cradle, who also uploaded the video on their Instagram. You can see the rest of the photos here.
3 Jodi Sta. Maria clarifies drugs statement
The actress clarified that she took anti-anxiety drugs in the past, not shabu and cocaine. She said people assumed she took the said drugs after the statements she made at the A Perfect Love conference held last October at the Convention Hall of J Centre Mall in Mandaue City, Cebu. Jodi said she will be more specific about details from now on but she continues to hope that people will be inspired by her story. "Iyong story na pinagdaanan ko sa buhay ko, I'm praying that it brings strength and inspiration and hope to people na dumadaan doon sa pinagdaanan ko." The actress is currently in New York to attend the International Emmys where Jodi is nominated for Best Actress as Amor Powers in Pangako Sa 'Yo. Above photo shows her with Charo Santos Concio and friends from Star Magic on their way to the opening cocktails of the awards show. (pep.ph)
4. Protests held after surprise Ferdinand Marcos burial
After news of the surprise burial of former Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos at Libingan ng mga Bayani broke out yesterday, November 18, protests began with people converging at the People Power Monument in Edsa. But as early as noon, faculty and students at the University of the Philippines, Ateneo De Manila University and Miriam College were already mobilizing to show their indignation. Those from Ateneo and UP walked along Katipunan Avenue to converge in Miriam to show solidarity. Youth protests also took place in universities along Taft Avenue and in the university belt. By late afternoon, a protest also began in Ayala Triangle in Makati. By nightfall, hundreds of people were already at the People Power monument, railing against the Marcos burial. The government maintains it had no previous knowledge of the burial's date. (rappler.com)
5. Over 100 U.S. malls to hold "autism-friendly" hour during holidays
In the United States, advocacy group Autism Speaks and The Noerr Programs, a company that provides "sensory-friendly" Santa events, are teaming up to make sure kids autism get their turn on Santa's lap. On November 20 and December 4, over 180 malls across the United States will offer a "controlled and welcoming environment" where the Santas will do whatever it takes to make the children with special needs comfortable to allow parents to capture these moments on camera. The events will happen two hours before the malls open so the families can avoid the noisy and busy crowd. (babble.com)
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installation of district approved software.
interruptions; collaborates effectively with many different audiences.
work effectively during periods of heavy workloads and tight deadlines.
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