Home Real Estate - Mortgage Should you buy or rent after selling your home?
Your home is on the market, and you can probably count on moving soon. But if you are not already under contract to buy your next property, what's next? Should you buy or rent after selling your home?
How much will you receive from the sale of your current house? And what's the best way to use the money?
Of course, check current mortgage rates unless you can pay cash. They significantly influence the cost of homeownership.
Spoiler alert! When you click on a headline posed as a question on a news story, the answer is No. "Is Angela Merkel a secret Muslim?" No. "Are aliens running MIT?" No. Just occasionally, the answer is, "Your guess is as good as ours" (as in, "Will this winter be the worst on record?") but it's nearly always No.
It's different when the headline-as-question is atop an article on personal finance issues. The answer then is almost invariably "It depends." But typically, that's okay, because the article can explain what the answer depends on, and guide you through the process of making an informed decision.
That's the aim here. Should you buy or rent after selling your home? It depends. But read on to answer the question intelligently for yourself.
In April 2018, USA Today quoted a study of home sellers' costs. It reckoned the average across America at that time was $18,342. But that average covered broad variations. In some markets, you could pay less than half that. In the hottest one (San Jose, CA), it was just north of $73,500.
And that's just the cost of selling. If you're also buying, you can typically add many thousands (2-5 percent of the purchase price) in closing costs to your selling tab.
If you're planning to live in the home you buy for a decade or more, these costs remain painful. But you're spreading them over a long period, which eases that pain. All you can do is shrug and see them as the price of being a homeowner. Over that time, there will likely be plenty of compensations to make you forget them.
But suppose your employer sends you on a two-year posting to San Jose. And, after that, you're almost sure you'll get moved somewhere else. Suddenly, those costs are in danger of creeping into six figures. Spread over just 24 months, that's a huge expense.
The numbers: New-home sales ran at a seasonally adjusted annual 627,000 rate, the Commerce Department said Thursday. What happened: Sales of newly-constructed homes missed the MarketWatch consensus forecast of a 640,000 pace and revisions to the prior several months were mostly downward. July's pace was the lowest since last October. That's only 1.8% higher than the median price in July 2017. Big picture: The government's home-construction reports are based on small samples and are often revised heavily, making it hard to rely on any one month's data. But for the year to date, sales are 7.2% higher than the same period last year. The recovery is still going on in the new-home segment of the market, and it remains grudgingly slow. Builders are increasing their pace of construction but slowly. What they're saying: The slowdown in housing is becoming acute enough that even the Federal Reserve is watching. Shares of most big builders are down by double digits since the start of the year.


In early 2015 Dr Farid El-Husseini produced a forecast of annual Total TV viewing levels in the UK through to 2020. The forecast was featured in his February 2015 blog where he noted that 2015 was likely to be: "another tough year for television, with the Individuals 4+ Total TV audience predicted to fall to 8.78 million in 2015 (-2.0%)". In the event, the actual 2015 Total TV audience in the UK was 8.75 million, which is within 0.3% of the forecast.
For subsequent years Farid's forecast provided a range of outcomes to reflect the greater uncertainty associated with predicting TV viewing over a longer timeframe. It predicted that the Individuals 4+ Total TV audience in 2016 was likely to be somewhere between 8.62 and 8.81 million, with the average of the two (i.e. the mid-range forecast) being 8.72 million, thus suggesting a probable mitigation of the downward pressure on TV viewing levels from previous years. In the event, the actual 2016 Total TV audience in the UK was 8.70 million, which is within 0.2% of the mid-range forecast.


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Memories in Camberwell Green
Contributed originally by Berylsdad (BBC WW2 People's War)
In those early days of the Blitz, there were many unsung heroes who, by their personal conduct and fervent belief that we could beat the menace of Hitler's frightfulness, inspired us to carry on and keep London working. So little has been recorded of how this threat to our great city was successfully combated by the ordinary man in the street. As a nation, we are chary of patting ourselves on the back and it is, perhaps, for that reason, that the bravery of so many has been recognised by so few.
Amongst the unsung heroes, there will always remain in my memory a comrade by the name of Edward Bennett of Lyndhurst Way, Camberwell, affectionately known to members of the Bellenden Road Stretcher Party Depot as "Pop". It was this oft-blitzed depot that the late Vivian Woodward served and Ted Heming learned first-aid and rescue work that was later to help him to win his George Cross. Cambridge University students also did relief work there and, as a tribute to the staff, afterwards entertained our Depot's cricket team at Cambridge, where Vivian probably played his last cricket match and Ted was included in the team.
Our "Pop" was nearly sixty years of age when he joined the Civil Defence, his duties covering the period of 24 hours on and 24 hours off. But when the Blitz on London started, Pop, like many others, voluntarily became 'on-call' on his off-duty nights and therefore available to fill any gap that might occur in the on-duty ranks. This often meant continual work over thirty-six hour periods. During those hectic days and nights, Pop, if not require for any other duty, would take up position in an ordinary unprotected Sentry Box, situated just outside the Depot, and keep fire-watch whilst indulging in a humorous commentary upon the way "Jerry" was "getting it" in the battle raging overhead. Despite many requests from his friends to take advantage of cover, Pop would still carry on. There is no doubt that his humour and sangfroid did much to raise the morale of his team-mates in those early days. One night, when Pop was out at an incident, the Sentry Box was blown to smithereens by a bomb exploding just outside the Depot. But, box or no box, Pop still continued, in his spare moments, to stand in the same position and his lively commentaries remained unabated. His devotion to duty was tremendous and it is due to this fact that we lost an untiring and heroic figure. The responsibility for his passing lies primarily with the dropping of a large enemy bomb, but the chemical deposits in Mother Earth subscribed in a mysterious way to our loss.
On 4th October, 1940, when Pop was officially off-duty, he reported as usual as being available 'on-call'. After a quiet beginning to that fateful night, Camberwell soon received its usual strafing. Amongst the quota was a heavy HE bomb that dropped in a garden close to our Depot. The action of the bomb was weird in effect, for although it penetrates the earth very deeply, throwing tons of clay into the adjoining streets, and the explosion severely blasted surrounding houses, there was little sign of a crater, the point of impact only being marked by a ring of fire on the surface of the ground that afterwards was recognised by the experts as due to the ignition of subterranean gases. Some minutes elapsed before Headquarters assigned one of our Parties to cover the incident, but Pop, not bound by the necessity of awaiting an official order, had dashed round to the spot to see if his first-aid qualifications were needed. Happily, except for a few slight shock cases, no-one was injured, but a number of women in nearby Anderson shelters were pleading for the flames, that were now reaching considerable proportions, to be extinguished. At that stage of the Blitz, most people, influenced no doubt by the Official Lighting Order, regarded ground lights of any nature as a greater menace to safety than any danger that existed in the battle raging overhead. The first-aid Party sent from our Depot arrived on the scene to find Pop endeavouring to smother the flames with earth. As they approached, they almost immediately felt themselves being drawn as if by magnetic forces towards the spot from which Pop was operating. Flinging themselves to the ground, they just managed to evade being sucked into the centre of the flames. When they picked themselves up some moments later, the fire had partly subsided, but Pop and a valiant helper had vanished, without a cry or any indication of distress, into the bowels of the earth. Despite frenzied digging by his comrades that night and subsequent weeks of endless toil by specialised rescue teams, not a single particle of clothing or equipment or clue to their whereabouts was then or since discovered. The official theory was that Pop and his friend were drawn by suction down to a subterranean stream for, although powerful pumps were employed, water at 20 feet made further excavation work impossible.
But, though Pop vanished beyond our ken, he will ever remain in the hearts of all who served at Bellenden Road, as a very gallant and unsung hero.
C R Mercer
Superintendent, Bellenden Road Stretcher Party Depot
Wedding on a Shoestring: In Camberwell
Contributed originally by mrsknight (BBC WW2 People's War)
My mother got engaged on Christmas 1939. She started to collect my 'bottom drawer'. Her fiance got called up in the Army. The first time he had a week's leave they got married. She did all the arrangemtns as he was away.
My grandmother was very disapproving of the idea of a wedding before they had been engaged for two years. She said my mother should have an eternity ring before she had a wedding ring. She just thought this was a delaying tactic because there was no money to put on a wedding.
My grandfather could not afford a new suit, so she suggested he wore his Home Army uniform and anyone with a uniform who came to the wedding should wear theirs too. He was happy with that arrangement.My uncle Arthur ( home from canada) would be his best man and wear his uniform too.
She had a piece of velveteen which she used for the wedding dress. The bridesmaids dresses were made from some pink taffeta she had bought before the war and put away in her 'bottom drawer'.They were made on a hand wound sewing machine in the evenings after my mother got home from work. There were three dresses as she had two sisters and he had one.
The bouguet was bought at a flower shop in New Cross - where my mother had to change trams on her way to work. It was made of paper flowers and real heather.My grandmother had carnations.
The night before the wedding he arrived at his mother's house during an air raid.
On the wedding day there was only one car - it was all my mother could afford. The car went back and forth to the church with relatives and bridesmaids. Her future mother-in-law and 'Uncle Charlie', as he was known,were due to arrive at the house one hour before the wedding and be taken too.
By the time the car was coming back for the last time to fetch my mother and her father there was still no sign of them. They decided they would just have to go on. As they came out the door - there were Mrs Knight and Uncle Charlie just arriving. They were told to make their own way to the church and my mother and her father drove in the car.
After the wedding the main relatives went back to the house. Food was on rations, but there were three tins of salmon. This was very unusual at the time, but my mother had given my grandmother some money for the 'do' and she had shopped far and wide.There was also salad.
The wedding cake was bought at a shop in New Cross. They made a good dark cake. It had two layers.Instead of icing it had rice paper on the top and paper decorations. It was a very good cake and lasted to April the next year for my sister's christening cake.
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Home » News » Transvaginal Mesh » Bard Ordered to Pay $68 Million in Damages in Pelvic Mesh Suit
Bard Ordered to Pay $68 Million in Damages in Pelvic Mesh Suit
By: Rita Williams Transvaginal Mesh
A New Jersey jury recently ordered C.R. Bard to pay a total of $68 million in damages as a result of the complications suffered by a woman who had two of the company's products, an Avaulta Solo mesh, and an Align Transobturator, implanted in March 2009 to treat organ prolapse. Each product has since been removed from the market.
Both Compensatory and Punitive Damages Awarded
The jury's verdict awarded $23 million in compensatory damages to the woman, Mary McGinnis, and $10 million to her husband, Thomas, for loss of consortium.
In a second phase shortly after the compensatory damages, the jury added $35 million in punitive damages, finding that the company had exhibited either malicious intent or wanton and willful disregard in marketing the product before sufficient research had occurred, and in not warning the medical community and patients about the risks.
Punitive damages are traditionally ordered to punish defendants for reckless disregard or behavior not in the best interest of their customers, the medical community, and the public. Punitive damages are meant to be a deterrent to similar behavior in the future.
Mesh Design Defects at Issue
Organ prolapse frequently occurs in postmenopausal women, because vaginal walls become less strong. The mesh is designed to function something like a basket, supporting the internal organs and relieving bladder pressure.
However, a large number of transvaginal mesh lawsuits have alleged that both the design of the products and the warnings to the medical community and to patients were inadequate. Drawbacks in the design of vaginal mesh products are associated with multiple complications, including erosion of the mesh into the vaginal area, infection, and perforation of the organs.
The preponderance of claims against vaginal mesh manufacturers, which include Ethicon and Boston Scientific in addition to C.R. Bard, have been settled. But approximately 30 cases have gone to trial across the U.S. Juries have frequently sided with the plaintiffs and ordered the manufacturers to pay large damage awards.
In July 2011, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned that thousands of adverse events associated with vaginal mesh products had been reported between early 2008 and late 2010.
The FDA reviewed available data, and found no evidence to indicate that the products were better than the more traditional treatment, which is surgery.
The FDA ordered several vaginal mesh manufacturers to conduct further studies on the safety of the products in 2012. Several of them elected to cease manufacture of the products after receiving the order.
Cowan, Richard. "Pelvic mesh case: $68M award from Bergen jury." NorthJersey.com. April 13, 2018. https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/2018/04/13/pelvic-mesh-case-68-million-dollar-award-bergen-jury/512520002/
Toutant, Charles. "NJ Jury Awards $33M in Pelvic Mesh Suit Against Bard; Punitives Phase on Deck." New Jersey Law Journal. April 12, 2018. https://www.law.com/njlawjournal/2018/04/12/nj-jury-awards-33-million-in-pelvic-mesh-suit-against-bard-punitives-phase-on-deck/
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The Windfair Interview: Cluster 'Renewable Energy Hamburg'
Astrid Dose, Public Relations Manager at the 'Cluster Renewable Energy Hamburg' answered our questions.
Please introduce the 'Cluster Renewable Energy Hamburg' to our readers.
Astrid Dose: In order to support and to strengthen the cooperation within the branch, the 'Cluster Renewable Energy Hamburg' was founded in 2010. It combines competences of companies, research institutes and other institutions. Furthermore, it establishes dialogue platforms for the actors and supports interfaces between different branches, e.g. logistics.
Our first important aim is to support research activities in the field of the renewable energies in the Metropolitan Region of Hamburg. The cluster consists of an association and of a limited liability company doing the operational work and organized as a public partnership between the City of Hamburg and the association.
How does your daily work look like?
Our daily work mainly consists of networking through various channels. We organize a lot of events such as workshops and conferences, but also participate in trade and job fairs. We also focus on publishing academic surveys being conducted by external institutes as well as the support of innovation and research.
How many members does the Cluster consist of and where do they come from?
At the moment there are 180 members. About 80% of them are located in the area of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg.
Do your members represent all branches of renewable energy or is there a focus on a certain industry, e.g. wind?
In the cluster there are mainly representatives of the wind energy industry. Apart from that there are also quite a few service companies which cooperate with various actors of the renewable energies. Presently there is a considerable increase of members from the field of heat supply, too.
The Cluster was co-founded by the City of Hamburg. How exactly does the support of the Senate look like?
The Senate started the cluster initiatives as an instrument of business development. That's why apart from us there are eight more industry clusters from other sectors. Half of our budget is financed by the local Ministry of Economics, Transport and Innovation. Our Supervisory Board consists of high representatives of that ministry as well as the Hamburg Ministry of City Development and Environment and the Hamburg Ministry of Science and Research. The Supervisory Board Chairman is the State Councilor of the Ministry of Economics, Transport and Innovation, Dr. Bernd Egert. We very much appreciate the strong support of the City of Hamburg.
The Cluster works as a representative for all renewable energies. But do you host events especially for the solar or wind industry e.g. or do you convey studies for just one single branch?
In general we cover all kinds of renewable energies in the Metropolitan Region of Hamburg with our work. Nevertheless we focus on wind energy but also on storage technologies and heat. We also deal with topics of bio energy and solar energy.
The Cluster created a special award for the industry, the German Renewables Award, which will be granted at WindEnergy Hamburg this year. Please, tell us something about the award.
Since 2012, we have been bestowing the German Renewables Award, as an award from the industry for the industry. We intent to support innovators and pioneers. An independent jury consisting of eight actors from economics and science elects the award winners. The jury members do their daily work for the further development of renewables energies. Only the award for the best student thesis is endowed with 5,000 Euro. We are very happy that more than 60 people and projects applied for the awards this year – an evident sign that the German Renewables Award has been gaining more and more reputation.
During the last year the reform of the German EEG was a hot topic. The new rules came into effect in the beginning of August this year. How does the Cluster rate the final resolution? Do you see difficulties or chances for the renewable industries?
For most of the actors in our network it is important that after one and half years of on-going discussion about the energy transformation (Energiewende) and the electricity tariff brake (Strompreisbremse) we are facing a predictable situation now offering perspectives for the construction of more renewable energy plants. Concerning the wind energy companies with a strong position in the industry, we assume that the amendment of the renewable energy sources act offers solid perspectives for the development of both onshore and offshore. It is obvious that Northern Germany has gained a more important position concerning the goals of the energy transformation process. We regret that the long-term goal for offshore wind was limited from 25 to 15 GW. We are convinced that this reduction will be modified in the future when offshore will have made cost progress. The calls for bids (tendering) after 2017 announced in the law is still not very transparent. A lot of members are worried by this fact. As a cluster we intent to participate in this discussion open-minded. Nevertheless we consider the flexible examination of pilot projects for the tendering procedure as well as an accurate implementation and long-term transition process very important.
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You need a great car to take you around Sugar City whether you're going for a business or pleasure. Check out the top sites around the area and pull up in front of the best restaurants in Sugar City. We've answered your most frequently asked questions about car rentals in Sugar City. Read on to see the dos and don'ts of renting a car.
How can I get a great deal on a car rental in Sugar City?
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What types and makes of rental cars are on offer in Sugar City?
How old do you have to be to rent a car in Sugar City?
Normally, to rent a car in Sugar City you must be at least 21. But, you may find that there is an additional fee if you're under the age of 25 or for higher category cars. Go over the supplier's terms to find what the exact price is before you book your vehicle.
Do I need insurance to rent a car in Sugar City?
When driving in Sugar City or the rest of the U.S. of A., you will need insurance. Many suppliers need proof of insurance before you rent a car. Most countries require the driver to have insurance. You might be able to buy additional insurance through the rental car dealer for your trip, if you know your insurance won't cover you while traveling through the United States. Otherwise, as a U.S. citizen, you can also purchase Collision Damage Coverage through CarRentals.com at checkout.
The major credit card issuers (American Express, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover) will generally offer coverage. However, many of them have restrictions, like not covering bigger vehicles like trucks or SUVs. It is best to find out exactly what your credit card will cover and how much before you head to Sugar City.
Many suppliers offer a range of fuel policies. However, full-to-full is our stand-out choice. It simply means returning the car with the same level of gas as you got it with, so you'll never pay for anyone else's road trips through the Sugar City.
Should I get unlimited miles when I rent a car in Sugar City?
If you want to see all that Sugar City and maybe even the rest of Colorado offers, you are going to need unlimited miles. You won't have to worry about extra charges if you decide to drive all over Sugar City. Read the fine print to be certain they are truly "unlimited."
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Letters and Feedback, Feb. 17
This story just
didn't add up
Let's hope our children get better math instruction than the writers of Sunday's article, "Math, The Box Method." Children should be taught to check their work, which the writers did not. The box method shows 40, not 4. The correct answer for 34x52 is 1768, not 1840. FLORIDA TODAY, you flunk!
Dr. Martin Stern
Editor's note: We received several letters regarding the mistake in the example of the box method of math computation. A correction was made in the online edition and a correction appeared on Page 2A of Monday's paper.
Community deserves
input on principal
It's common knowledge now that the long-standing principal of Stone Middle School, Mr. Andrew Johnson, has announced his intent to retire at the end of the school year. And, yes, the search is on to find a suitable replacement.
What may not be common knowledge is the passionate interest and concern the black community of South Brevard has as it relates to the selection process for the future principal. As stated by members of the Concerned Citizens of South Melbourne and the South Brevard Branch, NAACP, "It is imperative that we are included in the selection process, as well as have the opportunity to recommend a formidable candidate from the black community."
It may be perceived that the input from the black community was already solicited when Dr. Mark Mullins, area superintendent for south area schools, recently met with the black leadership. Dr. Mullins announced that Mr. Johnson was retiring and requested attendees complete a generalized survey. The meeting was void of discussion on the black community's recommendations as it relates to a successor.
Perhaps this was the first step to a more involved process, and there are plans to continue the dialogue with the black leadership of South Brevard. The history of Stone Middle School runs deep in the veins of almost every black citizen living in South Brevard. This history must be preserved, and must be honorably considered when the incoming principal is selected. This need can and will be met through inclusion and not exclusion.
Teri Jones
Does BPS trust
its teachers?
What does the value of trust mean in our school district? At this point of time, not much in the eyes of this teacher. Our school district did not keep their word when they stated they would come back to the table in November with Brevard Federation of Teachers when the sales tax would pass.
And the sad part about this, is that teachers were not surprised by this at all. But guess what? The road of trust goes both ways.
Here are some examples of how BPS does not trust our teachers: First, our school district does not trust that we can get our work done in a 37 1/2 hour work week, even though 80 percent of teachers bring their work home with them.
Secondly, it is my belief that BPS does not trust our teachers — that we as teachers can have a member on the selection committee to hire a principal for our community-based schools. Now if the board and the leaders of BPS can not opt in trusting us, then do me a favor, opt out. Because we need leaders who believe in teachers, who will collaborate with teachers and keep their word with teachers.
Marcus Hochman
Leader needed
in the Oval Office
While more Americans are executed and women enslaved by ISIS, I look heavenward and ask, "Why was deserter Bo Bergdahl worth the release of five dangerous terrorists from Guantanamo? How much longer can we stand the degrading antics of the buffoon in the Oval Office? When can we expect a return to common sense and true leadership in the Executive Office?"
Obama sets the disgusting example of doublespeak engendering embellishment instead of factual news reporting. My wish (prayer) for 2016? May my children, grandchildren and yours elect a president who is a true leader with effective, proven skills, not another mendacious, manipulative aggrandizer who degrades the United States of America.
Peggy Reichle
Kala Mueller was
role model for all
Dana Milbank's article about Kayla Mueller gave us a hint of how exceptional she was and an inspiration to us all. Someone should write her biography and capture her life on film. The book would be a best-seller and the movie a box-office hit. They should be produced not to make a lot of money but because her story is a good role model for us all.
By dedicating her life to God and therefore dedicating her life to helping others she demonstrated the purpose of life, to love and help others. For much too long we have allowed God to be removed from this nation, not our individual lives, but the governing of our lives. We have removed the Ten Commandments from a courthouse, prayer from public meetings and devotional periods from schools. We've allowed millions of the unborn to be slaughtered in the name of choice.
Like it or not we were founded as a Christian nation and until we return to God, as a nation, the demise of America will continue. You want a progressive government move south, about 60 miles south of Miami. May God save us from ourselves.
Robert A. Minor


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## cilium bpf policy add

Add/update policy entry

### Synopsis

Add/update policy entry

```
cilium bpf policy add <endpoint id> <traffic-direction> <identity> [port/proto] [flags]
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### Options

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  -h, --help   help for add
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### Options inherited from parent commands

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      --config string   config file (default is $HOME/.cilium.yaml)
  -D, --debug           Enable debug messages
  -H, --host string     URI to server-side API
```

### SEE ALSO

* [cilium bpf policy](../cilium_bpf_policy)	 - Manage policy related BPF maps

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Picked up some new furniture this weekend. My mother and father let me have one of their couches and office chairs and I have a heavy duty recliner being delivered to my apartment this afternoon from a local furniture store. I feel like I have an actual home again. For the last few weeks I didn't have much in the way of furniture besides a couple dining room chairs and my bed. It was extremely odd eating my lunches and dinners sitting on my bed. I had moved my computer desk to my bedroom so I could do my work from my bed. I'm glad I got a couch and office chair as it makes my apartment feel more like a permanent residence. And now that I can write from an office chair or couch, I feel like I'm doing more professional work on my blog and even my computer gaming.
Watched the World Cup finals over the weekend. I kind of wanted Croatia to win as they were big underdogs. But I wasn't going to say much as I have readers from both Croatia and France. But I think that Killian Mbassa (spelling?) from France is going to be as big a star as David Beckham and Cristian Ronaldo by the time he's through. And he's only nineteen. When I was that age I was a geeky farm kid starting college. But, living in USA, I am probably a "Johnny Come Lately" when it comes to understanding soccer and appreciating how tough a game it really is. When I was in college, my attitude was that I respected the soccer players for being in great physical shape. But I thought it was "a lot of running for so little scoring." USA didn't even have a professional soccer league until I think the 1990s. So yes, we are behind most of the world in that regard. I started following mainly because I have a niece and a nephew who love playing soccer. When my parents were medical missionaries in Panama, most of the kids down there were kicking around soccer balls in the same way kids in USA play basketball all day. But I did enjoy this year's World Cup almost as much as I do the Olympics. And I'm happy to see that USA will be one of the host countries, along with Mexico and Canada, in 2026. But World Cup served as my sports fix at least until college football and baseball's push for the playoffs start in September. Hard to believe that September is only six weeks away. Where has the time gone?
I have new furniture and we're now almost halfway through summer. And overall I'm feeling alright. I don't even feel depressed or paranoid very much anymore. I feel quite hopeful about my life and society as a whole for the first time in months. I enjoy this feeling. I wish I could bottle some of it and save it for the "rainy days" that will eventually come back. But for now, I'll ride the happy streak I'm on for all it's worth. They don't come along every day.


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Q: MP4 Posted using FBSDKShareVideoContent on iOS/Objective-C is not visible to anyone but then poster This is a very odd problem in my opinion.
I have an app under development that will post video content to the user's FB timeline.  I encode the video as MP4 with AAC audio and post it to the timeline using the FBSDKShareDialog and FBSDKShareVideoContent classes provided by the Facebook iOS SDK.
As far as I can tell, the upload and posting works wonderfully.  When logged into my FB account in a web browser I can see the videos posted from the iOS app just fine on my own timeline.  The very odd problem is that no-one else can see the video (or myself using the "View As" feature in the Privacy Settings menu).  I have my privacy settings set to Public in all areas that I can find.  Others can see both non-video content posts as well as posts of videos posted from the official FaceBook App, INCLUDING videos made by my app. This leads me to believe that I am doing something wrong in the process of sharing the video vs. something wrong with the encoding of the video or some other file related detail.
My code for the actual opening of the FBSDKShareDialog and the eventual posting of the video is:
FBSDKShareDialog *shareDialog = [[FBSDKShareDialog alloc]init];
FBSDKShareVideo *video = [[FBSDKShareVideo alloc] init];
video.videoURL = videoAssetURL;
FBSDKShareVideoContent *content = [[FBSDKShareVideoContent alloc] init];
content.video = video;
shareDialog.shareContent = content;
shareDialog.delegate = self;
shareDialog.fromViewController =self;
[shareDialog show];

I am hoping some kind soul will have some insight into what I am doing wrong.
Much thanks in advance for any consideration you put into this.

A: First of all – is your app set to be publicly available yet? (Top of Status & Review tab in app dashboard.)
There's a switch saying "do you want to make this app public and available for all users" – that has to be set to Yes, otherwise content created through your app will only be visible to people with a role in the app.

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MINOR SHUTS DOWN DOGS IN SERIES FINALE
LINCOLN, NE – Daniel Minor surrendered just one run over 6.2 innings as the Gary SouthShore RailCats (51-38) beat the Lincoln Saltdogs (54-33) 4-1 at Haymarket Park on Thursday night.
The superb pitching performance handed the Saltdogs their third straight loss and the series loss. The 'Dogs still lead the Central Division by four games over the RailCats and by five games over the Kansas City T-Bones.
Minor, who was starting just his fourth game of the season, was solid from the beginning. He struck out four of the first eight batters he faced. In all, he fanned eight over 6.2 innings while allowing just six hits.
The RailCats gave Minor some run support in the top of the second inning. Frank Martinez doubled to start the frame and moved to third after Brandon Jacobs misplayed the ball in left field. Then, Wilfredo Gimenez hit him in with an RBI groundout. The next batter walked and Cole Fabio added a single before Alex Crosby doubled in another run to make it 2-0.
The Saltdogs scored their run in the bottom of the fourth inning. Curt Smith singled and moved to second base on a wild pitch. Next, Randolph Oduber smacked a double to deep center field to knock in Smith and cut it to a one-run game.
Christian Ibarra collected a two-out single in the bottom of the seventh inning to chase Minor from the game. But, Jorge de Leon came on next and allowed just one runner in the final 2.1 innings to earn his second save of the series.
Gary SouthShore added their insurance runs in the ninth. Cameron McVey walked one and gave up a double and a sacrifice fly to surrender two more runs.
J.R. Bunda and Casey Crosby combined to toss 2.2 scoreless innings of relief. Smith, Oduber and Ibarra each had multi-hit efforts for the Saltdogs.
The Saltdogs host the Sioux City Explorers in the final home series of the regular season starting on Friday night. First pitch is at 6:45 PM with coverage beginning at 6:15 PM on ESPN 1480 and saltdogs.com.
Michael Dixon2018-08-01T10:08:37-05:00August 24th, 2017|


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Not Offered Dhyan Chand's Biopic, Says Shah Rukh Khan
Shah Rukh Khan has reportedly denied doing Dhyan Chand's biopic
By : Parismita Goswami
Jun 24, 2014 15:33 IST
Though, reports have been doing the rounds for the past few years of Shah Rukh Khan playing the legendary hockey player, Dhyan Chand onscreen, the superstar has reportedly denied the news.
"Don't believe what you read in the papers. I have also read that I am doing a film on Dhyan Chand," says Shah Rukh, laughing off the matter. He adds, "I have never been offered a film on Dhyan Chand. I have been reading about it in the papers," according to Hindustan Times.
It was in 2012, five years after SRK's blockbuster Chak De! India (2007) was released, when the news of SRK acting in the biopic of Dhyan Chand started streaming in. Although no official announcement was made , reports claimed that the actor was apparently producing the Dhyan Chand project too.
But the actor denies this too, saying, "I read in the papers that I am [producing it]. I don't know who is even making it."
Dhyan Chand is one among the greatest Indian hockey players. The sportsman's extraordinary feats in goal-scoring earned him three Olympic gold medals in three consecutive Olympic seasons in 1928, 1932 and 1936.
Biopics of other legends:
Mary Kom: Priyanka Chopra who is currently acting in a biopic on Mary Kom , which is set to release on Gandhi Jayanti 2 October 2014. The film is based on the life and struggle of five-time world champion and an Olympic winner Mary Kom.
"'Mary Kom' is the story of every woman who wants to be larger than she is meant to be. Inspiring to do every scene...can't believe only 15 days left to complete the film. It's been so tumultuous yet wonderful," Priyanka posted on her Twitter page, reported India Today.
The film is about Mary Kom's trials and tribulations, who was born to a landless farmer in a village in Manipur and her subsequent rise to mark herself as a legendary boxer, said Priyanka in a report.
Priyanka has also made several trips to Manipur, which is Mary Kom's homeland to observe, understand the struggles and sufferings of the famous boxer and get into her character better.
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag: A biopic of one of the best athlete and an Olympian's, Milkha Singh. The character of the world champion runner was played by Farhan Akhtar, who along with the film bagged several awards in 2014 after its release in 2013. The movie was produced and directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra.
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using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.Diagnostics.CodeAnalysis;
using System.Linq;
using Microsoft.VisualStudio.TestTools.UnitTesting;
using MSTestExtensions;
using SecurityConsultantCore.MapGeneration;

namespace SecurityConsultantCore.Test.MapGeneration
{
    [TestClass]
    [ExcludeFromCodeCoverage]
    public class RoomInstructionTests
    {
        [TestMethod]
        public void RoomInstructions_InvalidInputStrings_ThrowsArgumentException()
        {
            ExceptionAssert.Throws<ArgumentException>(() => RoomInstruction.FromStrings(CreateLines()));
            ExceptionAssert.Throws<ArgumentException>(() => RoomInstruction.FromStrings(CreateLines("Obj:(1,1)")));
        }

        [TestMethod]
        public void RoomInstruction_OneObjectInstruction_InstructionsCorrect()
        {
            var room = RoomInstruction.FromStrings(CreateLines("Room:(0,0)", "Obj:(1,1)"));

            Assert.AreEqual(1, room.ObjectInstructions.Count);
        }

        [TestMethod]
        public void RoomInstruction_TwoObjectInstructionLines_InstructionsCorrect()
        {
            var room = RoomInstruction.FromStrings(CreateLines("Room:(0,0)", "Obj1:(1,1);(1,2)", "Obj2:(1,3)"));

            Assert.AreEqual(3, room.ObjectInstructions.Count);
        }

        [TestMethod]
        public void RoomInstruction_WithRangeInstruction_InstructionsCorrect()
        {
            var room = RoomInstruction.FromStrings(CreateLines("Room:(0,0)", "Floor:(1,1)-(3,3)"));

            Assert.AreEqual(9, room.ObjectInstructions.Count);
        }

        [TestMethod]
        public void RoomInstruction_WithCommentAndEmptyLine_InstructionsCorrect()
        {
            var room = RoomInstruction.FromStrings(CreateLines("// Bathroom //", "Room:(0,0)", "", "Floor:(1,1)"));

            Assert.AreEqual(1, room.ObjectInstructions.Count);
        }

        private List<string> CreateLines(params string[] args)
        {
            return args.ToList();
        }
    }
}


Apple's new A9 has been torn down and analyzed — and the company is dual-sourcing the part from two different vendors.
The latest teardown results for the Xbox One are in and the die examination reveals some intriguing differences. The two consoles, despite their many similarities, are not identical.


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Lachen is a small Bhutia village in North Sikkim. The place is developed as a new tourist destination in Sikkim. For the increasing popularity of Gurudongmar Lake and Chopta Valley which is only 25 kilometers from the village. The village is unique in culture & tradition. There is a small Monastery in Lachen which is the centre of all religious function of locals. Lachen is a small hamlet, resplendent with sublime beauty made accessible to the tourists just a few years back. Situated at an altitude of 8,838 feet, lies on the North Sikkim. An interesting feature is the water of Gurudongmar lake which is partially frozen and is so even in extreme winter.
Nature has numerous beautiful aspects and one of these facets comes alive at Lachen, on a verdant plain land that is segregated by cavernous ravines and lined by the blooming Rhododendrons. The multi- hued mountains, along with snowy peaks and black cliffs, appear to rise from this place. Mostly covered with snow but is beautiful from the month of March to December. Lachen monastery and the village is worth a visit. The trek route to the Green Lake or Chopta Valley and Gurudongmar Lake are some of the most interesting and beautiful excursion.
Lachen Monastery
Chopta Valley
Thangu
Green Lake trek
By Air – Lachen is 124 kilometers from Gangtok. The closest air port is at Bagdogra in Siliguri, which is 249 kilometers from Lachen. Bagdogra is connected with all important Indian metros with regular flights from Kolkata, Guwahati, Delhi, etc. Helicopter / Chopper services to Gangtok from Siliguri and back are regular service. Mountain flights and other such tours to North Sikkim are also conducted.
By Rail – Lachen is 124 kilometers from Gangtok. The nearest railhead is at New Jalpaiguri at Siliguri which is 154 kilometers from Lachen. NJP is well connected with all major cities in India. At Gangtok, railway bookings can be made at the booking counter of the Sikkim Nationalized Transport Terminus.
By Road – Gangtok is connected with Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Siliguri by the national highway 31A. The Sikkim Nationalized Transport plies regular bus services between Gangtok and Siliguri, Darjeeling and within Sikkim. Private buses, taxis and jeeps are also available from Siliguri & Bagdogra. Gangtok is at a distance of 120 kilometers from Siliguri and will take 4 hours from Siliguri to reach Gangtok. Gangtok is connected by road with Darjeeling 95 kilometers (4 hours), Kalimpong 75 kilometers,
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Staff — Jacob Fine Art, Inc.
Through positions at art institutions including the Dallas Museum of Art, Worcester Art Museum, Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust, and Terra Museum of American Art, where she served as Deputy Director, Jane Jacob has 35 years of experience in the fine art profession. A recognized leader in the arts, counseling clients on issues involving provenance and title dispute, misattributions, fraud, and market valuation, she also serves as expert consultant and witness in civil and criminal cases relating to art dispute.
With art historical expertise in 18th - 21st century European and American fine art, she curates art collections for private and public entities, lectures, produces symposia, and is a published author - most recently Jane served as author and co-editor of Joan Miró: Two Early Works (2014) and Appraising Art: The Definitive Guide to Appraising the Fine and Decorative Arts. (2013). Jane served as a professor in the Arts and Humanities Program at New York University for 11 years, where she spearheaded the development of new curricula and was a founder and co-organizer of the annual Art Crime and Cultural Heritage: Fakes, Forgeries, and Looted and Stolen Art Symposium. In 2016, Jane started ART VÉRITÉ LLC, a multimedia production company that develops and produces educational content through documentary film, symposia, higher education curriculum, and publication, to protect the integrity of art history and artist identity. She is an Accredited Senior Appraiser with the American Society of Appraisers (ASA), serves on the Personal Property Committee, chairs the Sponsor Advisory Commission for the ASA, and is a former trustee and executive committee member of The Appraisal Foundation (TAF) in Washington, DC. Jane holds a MA in arts administration from Columbia College, with a thesis entitled: Stolen Art: The Case for Registration (available through the Library of Congress), and BFA, with a double major in painting and photography, from the University of North Texas. Jane holds a certification through the Appraisal Studies Program at New York University, New York, NY.
Jane's unbridled passion for art and her enjoyment of the business is counterbalanced by healthy doses of time in the garden.
Rodney's more than 45 years in the art business, along with curatorial design, art handling, and photography experience provides Jacob Fine Art's clients with an unparalleled high-level model of recorded evidence ensuring collection protection and archiving. Before coming to Jacob Fine Art, he owned and directed Jacob Fine Art Studios, a one-of-a-kind and limited edition sculpture and jewelry design business for high-end galleries and museums. Rodney directs the JFAi photography and archive departments, produces professional quality photo-documentation - generally intended for uses in publication or printed projects for Jacob Fine Art, and manages the Oak Park office operations. His highly-developed knowledge base serves as an invaluable resource for sculpture, metals, and general art research for the business. Rodney began his art studies at Wichita State University, KS and obtained his BS in Arts Education; he continued his master's work in metalsmithing and sculpture at Emporia State University, also in Kansas.
Rodney continues to create sculpture and other works of art. He still believes that the Flint Hills in eastern Kansas are an incredible, wonderful, almost magical place!
Leah serves JFAi in art research, tracking down valuable information on issues regarding provenance, authentication, fraud, and the state of the art market. A skilled writer adept in both English and French, Leah's strong grammar and editorial skills contribute to JFAi's overall success. Leah studied studio art and art history at Western Michigan University, earning a BA and several scholarships for artistic achievement. Leah spends her weekends playing with bikes in the company of the BFF Bikes Racing Team, competing in Cyclocross, Downhill, and Endurance Gravel events. An ambassador for Fearless Women of Dirt, Leah takes great joy in introducing other folks to the joys of off-road bike riding.
Leah is a working artist, focusing her practice in printmaking, collage, and illustration. Her monoprints and intaglio works have been exhibited in numerous student shows and, in 2013, one of her intaglio etchings was inducted into the permanent collection of Gwen Frostic School of Art (WMU), Kalamazoo, MI.
Terri manages JFAi's budget and financial statement preparation. Her areas of responsibility include finance, accounting, human resources and office systems.
Terri has more than 25 years of experience working in finance-related businesses, and since 2011, her business acumen has assisted Jacob Fine Art in improving its efficiencies. Terri holds a BS in Business Administration with a concentration in finance from Taylor University, an MBA from DePaul University, Chicago, and is a licensed CPA.
Terri has an affinity to Arts-based businesses, and is very fond of a large B&W Persian chat (Fr. cat).


The successful 10 day festival celebrates its 18th anniversary with an impressive showcase of contemporary performance from established and emerging artists.
On Thu 31 May, Shôn Dale-Jones performs Hoipolloi's latest show, ME & ROBIN HOOD, which questions the value of art and money over the power of story. Combining theatre and fundraising, Me & Robin Hood will raise money for Street Child United World Cup 2018. Last year his audiences raised £20k for the worthwhile charity, which uses sport to connect, protect and enable the children who live on the world's streets to build better lives.
This year's Suitcase Prize Day will see the 2017 winner James McDermott return with his production of RUBBER RING on Fri 1 June. This is a laugh-out-loud coming of age comedy, about a teenage Morrissey fan's struggle with his sexual identity and rural Norfolk heritage. Described as 'engaging and charming' (A Younger Theatre) and 'a warm and comedic call to accept yourself' (The Reviews Hub).
Critically acclaimed magician and sleight-of-hand artist Vincent Gambini's returns to the festival with a pre-Edinburgh preview of new show THE CHORE OF ENCHANTMENT, one of our Scratch Day performances, on Sat 2 June.
On Tue 5 June Luke Wright's second verse play FRANKIE VAH deals with love, loss and belief, against a backdrop of grubby indie venues and 80s politics. Poet, broadcaster and festival curator Wright tours the world each year with his unique brand of poetry. His Channel 4 verse documentaries have been enjoyed by millions of viewers and his poems are often heard on BBC Radios 3 & 4. He curates the spoken word line-ups at Latitude, Festival Number 6, Port Elliot and The Edinburgh International Book Festival.
By their own account, La Pelles Factory's work is "weird theatre", using dark humour, relatable stories and modest multimedia to entertain, tease and cause a bit of trouble. Their renegade telling of Edgar Allan Poe's THE BLACK CAT is on Mon 4 June.
Dante or Die's USER NOT FOUND on Wed 6 June is an interactive digital experience in which you will be handed a smartphone and a pair of headphones before the show starts. This intimate, fly-on-wall drama focuses on what happens to your digital legacy when you die.
Proto-Type Theater's THE AUDIT (aka Iceland, a modern myth) is on Fri 8 June. Using original text, performance, film, music and animation it tells the story of how a nation raised their voices in protest against the global economic crash, after the rich had got richer and the poor were dragged ever downwards.
On the penultimate night of the festival, Friday 8 June, the Wardrobe Ensemble takes the main house back to May 1997 with EDUCATION, EDUCATION, EDUCATION. Tony Blair has won the election. Katrina and the Waves won Eurovision. Channel 5 is just one month old. No one knows who Harry Potter is. "Cool Britannia" rules. Education, Education, Education is a love letter to the schools of the 90s, asking big questions about an entire country in special measures. It explores what we are taught and why, and where responsibility truly lies. Using trademark inventive theatricality and irreverent humour, this show explores the stories that have shaped our recent political history, and what the future might look like.
To top off the 10 day festival on Sat 9 June is Paul O'Donnell's almost entirely imagined Bon Jovi musical WE'VE GOT EACH OTHER. With the modern jukebox musical traditionally comes a multitalented cast, a live band (or orchestra if you are lucky), opulent sets and decadent costumes, extravagant dance routines, dramatic key changes and the odd hydraulic lift or two. We've Got Each Other has none of these things (they cost a lot of money), but Paul still tries to create this all singing, all dancing spectacle using the powers of your imaginations.
PULSE Festival Ipswich is supported by local company Harrison C White, who are sponsoring the festival between 2017–2019.


Nestled between the T.A. Firth Building and a small apartment building, 308 Hanson looks like a relic from the past.
It is the only house on that section of Hanson Street.
I wondered what the street looked like when the house was new. Were there other houses on the street?
From previous research, I have learned that a lot of post-war building happened between 4th Avenue and the Clay Cliffs. Hanson was a relatively new street (being developed in the late 50s, early 60s). Howie Firth tells me 308 Hanson was built in the late 1940s.
Firth, the owner of 308 Hanson, told me about the house and its past, which is now classified as Commercial Property. It is empty right now, just waiting for the right small business to move in.
When the house was built, it was considered very modern. The basement is concrete while the main floor is frame.
Firth likes the four-by-ten-inch solid fir beams which support the downstairs ceiling. The floors throughout the upstairs are hardwood. Over the years, some renovations have been completed. Carpets, windows, new entrance stairs and lighting are the most recent improvements.
In 1901, Group 5, Group Lot 1, was a parcel of 40 acres with William W. B. M. Innes listed as the owner.
In that year, the area was resurveyed into town lots under Plan 3807. Her Majesty Queen Victoria was then listed as the owner of Lot 4, Block 23, Plan 3807.
In 1953, the property was sold to The British Yukon Railway Company. The house built on the property was used as staff housing.
And, in 1962, the property was bought by George F. Smith. Interestingly, Mrs. Marjorie Aileen Smith (a widow in 1967) sold the property to Ruperts' Land Trading Company of Winnipeg, Manitoba for the grand price of $12,000.
Ruperts' Land Trading was also known as the Hudson's Bay Company Development Limited. When I arrived in Whitehorse in 1987 The Bay was still a going concern in the retail sector. It was housed in the previously owned Canadian Tire store on Ogilvie. I loved the cafeteria there – but that's another story.
The Hudson's Bay Company probably owned the house for staff to live in, a practice that continued until it closed in the early 90s.
The Bay kept the property for 18 years and sold it in March 1985 to Dale Schmekel for $21,500.
In 1995, Firth Brothers Contracting Ltd purchased the house. They have owned it ever since.
It is a beautiful little house. I hope it stands there for a long time. Maybe its next tenant will offer a service or goods I will want to purchase. Then I can step into the house and step into its past as a home for an early employee of White Pass.


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SimCity Creator — градостроительный симулятор, разработанный японской студией Hudson Soft и выпущенный компанией Electronic Arts для игровой приставки Wii в сентябре 2008 года. Впервые о предстоящем выходе игры объявил представитель компании Electronic Arts Нэнси Смит наряду с другими играми sim-серии: SimAnimals, MySims Kingdom и MySims Party.

Геймплей
Движок игры во многом схож с оригинальной игрой SimCity, главная цель игрока заключается в том, чтобы построить крупный и успешный мегаполис. Для этого он должен прежде всего размещать промышленные, жилые и коммерческие зоны, а для повышения комфортности проживания и уровня жизни необходимо обустраивать город полицейскими участками, школами, больницами, стадионами и прочим. Каждый участок должен быть соединён дорогой. Если неграмотно обустраивать дороги и не развивать общественный транспорт, то это приведёт к транспортному коллапсу и загрязнению воздуха. Игрок может также тематически обустраивать свой город, в игре доступны египетский, римский, японский, европейский американский и футуристический стили, каждая тема имеет свою уникальную звуковую дорожку. С помощью WiiConnect24 игрок может связывать дорогой или железными путями города других игроков. В городе иногда могут происходить катаклизмы, такие как атака гигантских роботов, Годзиллы или инопланетян, торнадо, пожары и падение метеоритов.

Критика
Игра получила смешанные отзывы, по версии сайта Metacritic, игра набрала 67 из 100 баллов на основе 17 отзывов. Демон Хэтфилд, критик сайта IGN отметил, что задумка игры неплоха, но сам раскритиковал игру за то, что она доступна только для Wii, и за неудобное управление, которое явно не подходит для игровых приставок.

Примечания

Компьютерные игры 2008 года
Компьютерные игры, разработанные Hudson Soft

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CitySouth Association – Zig Zag City South music event happening on Sat July 20 2019!
CitySouth Association / Current Projects & Events / Zig Zag City South music event happening on Sat July 20 2019!
City South's next Zig Zag event will build on the success of our July 2018 event.
Happening in conjunction with the Umbrella Winter Music Festival, Zig Zag City South is back on Sat July 20, with a host of free-entry music events happening across the Precinct.
Check out the webpage here for more details as they are released, and keep an eye on our Facebook pages for updates!


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Jordan Peele's Get Out follow-up: Everything we know so far
Ever since Get Out took the world by storm last year, people have been wondering what Jordan Peele would do […]
May 9, 2018 11:59 am(Updated October 9, 2020 2:47 pm)
Ever since Get Out took the world by storm last year, people have been wondering what Jordan Peele would do next.
The horror-comedy smash hit raked in $255 million (£188 million) from just a $4.5 million (£3.3 million) budget, and won Peele his first Oscar for Best Original Screenplay.
And while the former sketch artist is busy with a number of projects, including new HBO drama Lovecraft Country with Mischa Green and stop motion Netflix movie Wendell and Wild with Keegan-Michael Key, we now have some big news on the project everyone's been keeping their eyes out for – his follow-up to Get Out.
What's it called?
It'll be called Us, as Peele revealed on his Twitter account last night, also showing us the film's first poster.
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— Jordan Peele (@JordanPeele) May 9, 2018
The poster doesn't reveal much about what we can expect from the movie, though does come with the tagline: "A new nightmare from the mind of Academy Award winner Jordan Peele."
This suggests Peele will be returning to the horror genre. Indeed, speaking at Loyola Marymount University's School of Film and TV in January, he revealed:
"One thing I know is that this is genre; and playing around with the thriller, horror, action, fun genre of intrigue is my favourite."
"That's my sweet spot. So I think tonally it should resemble Get Out. That said, I want to make a completely different movie. I want to address something different than race in the next one."
Who's going to be in it?
Now, this is very exciting, because according to Variety, two of the biggest names out there right now are in talks for leading roles.
Lupita Nyong'o (12 Years a Slave, Black Panther) is slated to star, while Elizabeth Moss (Mad Men, The Handmaid's Tale) is the top choice for another key part.
Winston Duke, who you'll know as M'baku from Black Panther, is also lined up for a big role.
Elizabeth Moss, Lupita Nyong'o and Winston Duke are all slated to star in Us (Photo: Getty)
Behind the camera, the film is being produced by Peele's Monkeypaw Productions for Universal.
Sean McKittrick (Donnie Darko), Jason Blum (Whiplash, Get Out) and Monkeypaw's Ian Cooper will all produce alongside Peele.
When's it coming out?
Universal has Us slated for a 15 March 2019 release, so around 10 months' time.
You know what, that might just be soon enough to start getting excited.
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Amazon #1 Bestseller!
An Honest Examination of Justin Trudeau's Leadership.
"Christopher di Armani nails it with this book."
"Christopher di Armani takes Trudeau's quotes and like a good attorney and/or investigative reporter has Trudeau convict himself."
"This book is well researched, easy to follow and lays bare the lies and hypocrisies of Justin Trudeau."
In this book I undertook an examination of Canada's 23rd Prime Minister using Justin Trudeau's own words and actions.
I researched Justin Trudeau's much-publicized missteps and his actions as a result of those missteps. I analyzed the national media's response to the glaring discrepancy between his words and his actions.
My examination uncovered a disturbing pattern. That pattern is the focus of this book.
Are you willing to learn the hard truths about your Prime Minister?
Excellent. Then this book is for you.
Are you a concerned Canadian citizen?
I am too. That's why the 2015 election bothered me. Not so much because of the man we elected Prime Minister, but because of what the election of that man said about our nation.
Like our American cousins in 2008, Canadians opted for Hope and Change in 2015. We opted for style over substance.
ABC – Anything But Conservative became the rallying cry for millions.
We rejected serving Prime Minister Stephen Harper as out of touch, distant and without personality. We rejected NDP leader Thomas Mulcair as "Angry Tom." While we, as a nation, were angry at the status quo we did not want an angry man leading our country.
As the American media did with Barack Obama in the lead up to the 2008 US election, our Canadian media ignored their anointed candidate's glaring lack of leadership experience and management ability.
That bothered me.
Author: Christopher di Armani
Series: Political Leaders, Book 1
Tag: Recommended Books
Publisher: Botanie Valley Productions Inc.
ASIN: B01N7NT11C
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Every Canadian should read this.
– Gary
If you need to be reminded about Trudeau's character...
If you need to be reminded about Trudeau's character, then buy the book. The Trudeau antics will piss you off again, but it's worth the read.
– Brian Walker
The Trudeau threat
Very well researched and laid out. As the mainstream media will not keep the public thus informed of Trudeau's actions Canadians rely on individuals such as Mr. di Armani to provide the details we cannot easily obtain on our own.
– J R MARSHALL
A must read!
All Canadians need to read this book in order to realize what they voted in as our prime minister. He is such a arrogant fool and a idiot it is embarrassing.
– Jachatt
Beyond The Selfies
This book presents the facts behind the Justin Trudeau façade in a way that the vapid Canadian media would never dare expose. Instead, we are bombarded with shallow accounts of Justin and Sophie, pictures, selfies and few-word Tweets. Little was said in the medias about Trudeau's professional experience before being acclaimed as the Liberal Party leader. Little was analyzed about his achievements and accomplishments as a private citizen, before the medias fell in love with the image. Little was said about the contradictions of his speeches and positions, especially as they pertain to referring to Canada's Charter of Rights while lauding the dictatorships of China and Cuba. This book brings it all to the surface in short, concise chapters. I hope that Christopher di Armani writes a sequel in the years ahead since we are heading toward the reckoning of Justin's policy of run-away debt, conflicts of interests pertaining to the foundation, the conflicts of interest already highlighted by Canada's ethics commissioner, uncontrolled spending and a reckless policy on migration.
– H. Barca
Definitely a read for us mere citizens.
– Albert
"The Emperor Has No Clothes"
This book is well researched, easy to follow and lays bare the lies and hypocrisies of Justin Trudeau. It could easily be sub-titled "The Emperor Has No Clothes" Hats off to Christopher di Armani for taking on this project.
– Crackers
Like a good attorney and / or investigative reporter di Armani let's Trudeau convict himself
An excellent book. Christopher di Armani takes Trudeau's quotes and like a good attorney and/or investigative reporter has Trudeau convict himself. I especially like that he truly transcribes his spoken words showing the vast difference between Trudeau speaking from a prepared speech and Trudeau having to think on his feet. He also shows how Trudeau answers the same questions differently in French in Quebec and in English in English Canada.
– Amazon Customer
Christopher di Armani nails it with this book.
Christopher di Armani nails it with this book. This book is not for JT groupies, as the author speaks the truth here, which is not always flattering. Actually, maybe it is for fans of our Prime Minister, they could probably use a dose of reality. Anyway, well written book - kudos to Mr. di Armani for his insight.
– ponymusic
Another bit of excellent writing by a Canadian's Canadian
Christopher has nailed Trudeau to a T!! Another bit of excellent writing by a Canadian's Canadian.
– Graham H. Bindle
Great profile of a flawed leader ...
"Laid bare is Trudeau's narcissism mixed with a partisan zeal which disguises a surprisingly thin intellect. It appears that Trudeau excels at spouting the jargon of the progressive cult, and in his zeal to embrace those imaginary virtues of diversity and empathy, he is without regard for the larger interests of the Canadian citizens who voted for him. Chris has done a remarkable job in the selection of quotations, but has made this very quick read a must have for the Canadian voters. I only wish that all Canadians had read it prior to the last election."
– Verified Amazon Purchaser
Perfect portrayal
A perfect portrayal of who Trudeau really is, incompetent and unqualified and following the footsteps of his father who almost destroyed Canada.
– BookReviewer
Breaking through the media cover-up
Chris Di Armani put together a compendium of quotes from Justin Trudeau from his campaign and throughout his first year in power revealing the true character of our national leader. Justin thinks like his father having disdain for the west, complete dedication to Quebec, a penchant for running gigantic debt enslaving a yet-to-be-born middle class and adoration for dictatorial regimes like China and Cuba. Many of his quotes are hollow and mindless indicating a leader who simply cannot think before he speaks. Trudeau proves sympathetic to Muslim terrorists by refusing to condemn their actions and insisting they have a right to retain Canadian citizenship even after conviction of terrorist intent. Chris clearly shows Justin Trudeau is a fake feminist and has deep contempt for average Canadians.
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Christopher di Armani
The hardest writing for any author, I suspect, is writing about themselves. It sure is for me.
While I can write the most personal quirks, the most embarrassing situations and tell the truth for any character in my fiction, writing about myself is, well, uncomfortable.
I'm not one for the spotlight. I like the shadows. I'm most comfortable there. Most writers are.
Writing is my passion and I'm my happiest when I'm pounding out a story. If it's 3am and I'm still at the keyboard you are right to be scared. Anything can show up on the page at that hour.
Like many writers I am an avid reader. My earliest memories are of Zane Grey westerns. I devoured them like candy. His strong male characters would, no matter their personal flaws, do the right thing when it mattered most. That is what drew me to his books.
I imagine I learned a lot of my own moral code from the characters Zane Grey created.
Like many writers I am also an introvert. Do not allow the protestations of past co-workers convince you otherwise. They see what I want them to see - the social face that allows me to function out in the world. Every writer has one.
It's how we survive until we make our way back to the safety and security of our writing room.
I am a good writer.
That's not arrogance speaking. That's a fact substantiated by the money folks pay me to write. Bad writers don't get paid.
I didn't start off a good writer though.
My first novel, written when I was 16, is proof of that. It's about teenage gangs in high school, about bad choices and worse friends. I wrote it as an assignment for English class. My teacher took pity on me and commended me for its length and ambition with a C Plus. Notice he did not say talent.
The book is horrible. Really. I stumbled across it a few years ago and attempted to read it. By the end of the first page I wanted to vomit. It's trash.
I accept that.
I started writing young and wrote anything that struck my fancy. Some of it was published, most wasn't. I wrote letters to the editor, newspaper articles, short stories, poetry, novellas, books, screenplays and short films.
Major newspapers, both print and digital, published me as time went on. Then I edited a national magazine for a firearms advocacy group for two years. That's where I learned first-hand just how hard we writers make things for our editors.
During my tenure as magazine editor I learned how to edit anything into readable form. Why? I had to meet deadline. That's a lesson that serves me well to this day.
I'm also a huge horror movie fan. I love vampires (not the ones that sparkle), werewolves and scary guys like Hannibal Lecter.
My interests vary widely as do my forms and genres of writing. I love writing current events commentary. That love has turned into numerous book projects, including a book on the RCMP's ongoing issues as well as a book on Canada's 23rd Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau. That book, published in early 2017, went on to become a #1 Bestseller on Amazon.
I've written a vampire movie, series of two serial killer movies in a series and I'm in the process of turning all three scripts into books. I just finished the first draft of the novel based on the vampire script and so far so good.
When I finish that I'll turn the two serial killer movies into novels and add the third and final installment to that series. Along the way I'm sure I will write other odd things, too.
Like most writers I have more ideas than I have time to write.
That's the beauty of the creative mind, isn't it?
A ridiculous amount of coffee was consumed in the process of building this project. Add some fuel if you'd like to keep me going!


Sky Blues fans will be able to smoke at the Ricoh Arena under a new policy being introduced in time for Monday?s game against Southampton.
Bosses at the new arena have decided fans will be able to smoke - but only in the main bowl of the arena and only during half-time.
The new policy will be tried out over three games and then reviewed to see if it has been a success.
Paul Fletcher, chief executive of #113mil-lion complex, said the move was designed to please all parties.
He said: ?At the moment there is no legal smoking ban in public places.
?We fully accept that there should not be smoking in enclosed areas such as the concourses and during the game itself.
?And non-smokers, under-standably, do not find it pleasant to be seated around somebody who is producing smoke during the game when they cannot move.
?However, people are able to leave their seats at half-time so we have decided it will be appropriate to allow smokers to light up during the 15-minute break.? He added: ?Smoking always induces a heated debate but we are trying to be reasonable to all parties and will monitor the situation closely.?
Match stewards will enforce the new smoking rules and Mr Fletcher said if the law regarding smoking in public places changed, the policy would be amended.
He said: ?We would ask all supporters, smokers or not, to bear the consideration of others in mind at all times.? l The A444 will be closed in both directions between the Rowleys Green roundabout and the entrance to Arena Park Tesco tonight from 7pm to 6am.
This is to allow work to be completed on the footbridge to the Ricoh Arena.
Diversion routes will be signposted and traffic will still be able to travel from Holbrooks roundabout to the traffic lights at Arena Park with a right turn only during the closure.


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Cannes Lions 2019: Grand Prix Awards Signal the Future of Advertising
Consumer Advertising
Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity wrapped up late last week, leaving a definitive list of 'best in advertising' in its wake.
Billed as a global benchmark for effective creative marketing communications, the week-long festival and awards show identifies the best ad campaigns in a host of different categories with the prestigious Grand Prix award.
From categories in direct advertising to creative effectiveness, the winners showcase what advertising in 2019 is really all about.
Cannes Lions Shows What's Effective in 2019
For starters, to win a Cannes Lions award — whether the Grand Prix or a Gold Lion — is about more than just a title. It's about effectiveness. Predictive marketing firm System1 put this to the test, ranking effective ads (based on audience response and brand growth) on a scale of 1 to 5. Cannes Lions winners are eight times more likely to be ranked at a 5 than other ads, and 3 times more likely to score well with the audience.
We can see this even in the nominations for Cannes Lions. Both P&G's 'Tide Ad' campaign from last year's Super Bowl and Nike's Dream Crazy campaign featuring Colin Kaepernick created a huge amount of buzz and were predicted to do well at the awards festival. For their part, the 'Tide Ad' campaign won a Gold Lion for Creative Effectiveness and Dream Crazy won the inaugural Entertainment for Sport Lions category.
But two other wins showcase the granular nature of new advertising: Carrefour in the Creative Effectiveness category and Burger King in the Direct category.
Winning Campaigns in Direct and Creative Effectiveness: It's About Connection
The Black Market campaign for Carrefour was more policy focused than anything; the spot highlighted how many seed varieties are banned in the European Union, and affirmed the grocery store chain's commitment to work with farmers for local produce. It's no wonder that the campaign won the Creative Effectiveness Grand Prix, since it "resulted in the EU changing its regulations on organic agriculture."
For its part, the Burger King campaign brought direct advertising to new heights. "Made by FCB New York, the campaign rebooted Burger King's mobile app," writes I-Hsien Sherwood at AdAge. "The agency geofenced all 14,000 McDonald's locations in the U.S. When app users came within 600 feet of a McDonald's, they were served an offer for a Whopper for 1 cent, provided that they traveled to the nearest Burger King to get it. Of course, the app provided convenient directions."
That's about as direct as direct can get.
Neither of these award winners picked up the same amount of popular buzz as P&G's Tide Ad or Nike's Dream Crazy campaigns. But both the Carrefour and Burger King campaign wins highlight that effective advertising these days is about more than simply reaching an audience. It's about connecting with them.
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Integrated automation facilities manage their operations through the exchange of data and the coordinated invocation of system Functions as illustrated in Figure 1. Services are required to perform the data exchanges and to invoke the Functions that constitute system operation. These Functions may be invoked through Human Machine Interfaces, cell controllers, or other supervisory control and data acquisition type systems. OPC UA defines Methods and Programs as an interoperable way to advertise, discover, and request these Functions. They provide a normalizing mechanism for the semantic description, invocation, and result reporting of these Functions. Together Methods and Programs complement the other OPC UA Services and ObjectTypes to facilitate the operation of an automation environment using a client-server hierarchy.
Figure 1 – Automation facility control
Methods and Programs model Functions typically have different scopes, behaviours, lifetimes, and complexities in OPC Servers and the underlying systems. These Functionsare not normally characterized by the reading or writing of data which is accomplished with the OPC UA Attribute service set.
Methods represent basic Functions in the Server that can be invoked by a Client. Programs, by contrast, model more complex and stateful functionality in the system. For example, a method call may be used to perform a calculation or reset a counter. A Program is used to run and control a batch process, execute a machine tool part program, or manage a domain download. Methods and their invocation mechanism are described in OPC 10000-3 and OPC 10000-4.
This standard describes the extensions to, or specific use of, the core capabilities defined in OPC 10000-5 and OPC 10000-16 as required for Programs.


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Polls bring Jordan's Brotherhood back to parliament
The recent electoral successes of the National Alliance for Reform electoral list -- which includes candidates from Jordan's Muslim Brotherhood -- means the group will return to Jordan's political stage after an eight-year absence, according to analysts.
On Tuesday, the alliance -- which includes nationalist, Christian and Circassian candidates, along with Brotherhood figures -- clinched 18 seats in parliament, according to initial results.
"After a hiatus of more than two parliamentary rounds [8 years], Islamists are set to return to Jordan's parliament," Kazem Ayesh, a former member of the Brotherhood's Shura Council, told Anadolu Agency.
With 18 out of 130 seats, the alliance is set to become one of the largest opposition blocs in the assembly, especially considering the absence of other opposition forces, Mohamed al-Zayoud, secretary-general of the Islamic Action Front (the Brotherhood's political arm), said.
The Brotherhood had boycotted the last two parliamentary polls to protest Jordan's "one vote" law, which last year was replaced by a system of electoral lists.
"This represents a fresh opportunity for the Islamists to return to the political scene via the legislature," Amer al-Sabaylah, a Jordanian political analyst, told Anadolu Agency.
"Now they will be able to establish a presence on parliamentary committees and participate in decision-making after a long absence," he said.
Mohamed al-Sharaa, a political science professor at Jordan's Yarmouk University and a former MP, described the Brotherhood's return to Jordan's political scene as a "positive development".
"The Brotherhood's participation [in the elections] will serve the public interest and allow the group to influence political decision-making," al-Sharaa told Anadolu Agency.
"Despite the limited number of seats they won, it will give them a significant presence in parliament and allow them to play an active political role," he said.
However, Hassan Abu Hanieh, a political analyst and expert, said it was unlikely that the Brotherhood's return to parliament would serve to improve the group's relationship with the Jordanian authorities.
"The Jordanian government will not stop pressuring the group to change its discourse with a view to bringing it in line with the government's political orientations," he said.
Abu Hanieh's assertions come despite the Brotherhood's recent efforts to "rebrand" itself -- the most obvious manifestation of which was its decision to drop its traditional slogan, "Islam is the solution".
Abu Hanieh believes that the parliamentary seats clinched by the Brotherhood remain "symbolic".
"I do not expect a good relationship between the Brotherhood and the government as the latter is pursuing a patient strategy that aims to fragmentize the group," he said.
With the breakout of the Arab Spring revolutions across the Arab region in late 2010, Jordan's Muslim Brotherhood witnessed splits, with group dissidents forming a parallel organization.
The mainstream group deemed the move as a coup against its legitimacy, especially after the Jordanian government granted the breakaway entity an operating license in March 2015.


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The planning process for new St. Johns County schools is now underway.
This morning, the St. Johns County School Board confirmed plans for three new schools in northern part of the County, including a K-8 school in the Nocatee community [to open for 2017-18 school year]. The school site in Nocatee has not been finalized, but is expected to be identified early 2016. The County's schedule of a Spring 2016 construction start date was also announced.
School zoning is reviewed every fall, before the school year begins, and many Nocatee students are expected to attend the new school. This school is the second K-8 school to join the community in recent years. Valley Ridge Academy opened its doors for the 2014-15 school year.
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Lay the Favorite is a 2012 American comedy-drama film directed by Stephen Frears and written by D.V. DeVincentis, and stars Bruce Willis, Rebecca Hall, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Joshua Jackson. Based on Beth Raymer's 2010 memoir of the same name, the film follows a young, free-spirited woman as she journeys through the legal and illegal world of sports gambling.

It premiered at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival on January 21 and was released on December 7 by The Weinstein Company through its RADiUS-TWC distribution arm. Lay the Favorite garnered negative reviews from critics, praising the performances of Willis and Hall but felt there was unexplored development in the characters and the gambling world. The film was a box-office bomb, grossing $1.5 million against a production budget of $14.7 million.

Plot
Beth is becoming bored with her life in Florida, doing stripteases and lap dances for private customers. Her dad, Jerry, tells her to follow her dream of moving to Las Vegas, where she seeks honest work as a cocktail waitress.

A young woman named Holly, who lives at the same Vegas motel, arranges for Beth to meet Dink Heimowitz, a professional gambler who follows the fast-changing odds on sporting events and employs assistants at Dink, Inc., to lay big-money bets for him. Beth is intrigued and it turns out she has a good mind for numbers, easily grasping Dink's system and becoming his protégée and he views her as his lucky charm.  When Beth begins expressing a more personal interest in her much-older mentor, Dink's sharp-tongued wife, Tulip, lets it be known in no uncertain terms that she wants Beth out of her husband's life.  As a result, from pressure from his wife, Dink lets Beth go.

A young journalist from New York, Jeremy, meets Beth in the casino and they immediately hit it off and she makes plans to move back to New York with him, having nothing left in Las Vegas to keep her there.  She is hooked on the excitement and income that gambling provides and backs out suddenly whenever Dink, facing a heavy losing streak without his lucky charm, asks her to come back to work for him.

Whenever Dink's losing streak continues even with Beth's return, he has a meltdown and fires everyone in his office.  Having enough, Beth goes to New York to be with Jeremy but accepts a similar job for a rival bookie called Rosie.  Gambling is illegal in New York and Dink worries about Beth.  Rosie then sets up a legal operation based in Curaçao and Beth goes down to help run the betting.  Rosie and his men are more interested in drugs and hookers and Beth wants out.   A New York gambler, Dave Greenberg, is in debt for sixty-thousand dollars and may be working for the Feds.

Dink and his wife Tulip come to New York to help out Beth and Jeremy.  They strong arm Greenberg and he gives them a hot tip on a New Jersey basketball team.  The team wins in the last second by one point and everyone clears their gambling debts.  The movie is a true story based on Beth Raymer's memoir who in real life goes to college and becomes a writer.

Cast
Bruce Willis as Dink Heimowitz
Rebecca Hall as Beth Raymer
Catherine Zeta-Jones as Tulip Heimowitz
Joshua Jackson as Jeremy
Vince Vaughn as Rosie
Laura Prepon as Holly
John Carroll Lynch as Dave Greenberg
Corbin Bernsen as Jerry Raymer
Frank Grillo as Franky

Production
Random House Films took the gambling memoir to Likely Story and Emmett/Furla Films to adapt the film.
Filming began in April 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Shooting also took place in New Orleans, and New York City. The Weinstein Company purchased distribution rights at Sundance Film Festival for a fall 2012 release. Wild Bunch was the film's international sales company.

Reception
Lay the Favorite received negative reviews from critics. It holds an  approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on  reviews, with an average score of . The website's critical consensus reads: "A clumsy misstep for director Stephen Frears, Lay the Favorite puts all its chips on endearing quirk only to go bust." On Metacritic, the film has an average score of 38 out of 100, based on 17 critics, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews".

The A.V. Clubs Nathan Rabin gave the film an overall "B−" grade, praising Willis for giving "a nicely shaded character actor turn" and Hall for emitting "irrepressible energy" in her role, writing that: "It's a decidedly soft-boiled tale populated by some of the nicest degenerate gamblers you'd ever want to meet." Jeremy Kay of The Guardian praised Hall for delivering "a fabulously ditzy turn that should gain her wider recognition in the US as a leading lady." He added that: "While this is a lesser work in the Frears canon, it's still a likable caper." Kyle Smith of the New York Post praised Frears for continuing to "display an impeccable sense of character and setting" in his latest feature, saying he "has a lot of fun with the bad tempers and high spirits of this crew of adrenaline junkies, and though the story falls a little flat, the script is sprinkled with dry wit."

James Berardinelli wrote that despite Willis giving a "fine performance" as Dink Heimowitz, he felt the film was a "sitcom blown up to big-screen proportions" that carries "a series of missed opportunities" when delving into the characters' relationships and the gambling world, concluding that: "It won't take nearly as long to forget Lay the Favorite. It's the epitome of mediocrity - not a phrase often associated with a director having Frears' track record." Scott Tobias of NPR compared Lay the Favorite to the Demi Moore film Striptease, saying its "a listless comedy built around a vivacious protagonist" that carries a "neither-here-nor-there quality" based on non-commitment of adapting the material and "lack of directorial interest" from Frears. Steve Macfarlane of Slant Magazine wrote that: "Lay the Favorite is obviously worse than it should be, but it's also a thinner and more pallid experience than it would have been if it were a total catastrophe—if it had any ambition. As it stands, it's content to aim squarely for the much-celebrated Indiewood middle, and falls short.

Lawsuit
While the film was received poorly at the box office, it was picked up for streaming by Netflix and Amazon Video. As a result of this, mapmaker Victor Baker sued Warner Bros. as the film, which is set in the country of Curaçao, used one of Baker's antique-style watercolor maps of the country as part of the set decorations. His lawsuit demanded either statutory damages or fair market value of the licensing fee for use of the map.

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Pacific Sells K-Zone, Total Girl, Turns Girlfriend To "Mobile-First" With Seasonal Issues
By Hannah Edensor
Pacific Magazines has announced it has given the chop to both K-Zone and Total Girl, selling them to external special interest publishers, while suspending the print product of Girlfriend to become "seasonal", while taking a "mobile-first" approach.
The shock shake-up sees K-Zone and Total Girl sold to nextmedia, with the deal formalised late yesterday, while CEO Gereurd Roberts said the company's new focus is all about the home and beauty categories.
"Our Youth titles have always been very close to our hearts. The brands are innovators and have always attracted some of the country's best publishing talent – and the external interest in this sale speaks to the strength of both," Roberts said.
"We have however been reviewing our strategy with a view to refocussing our efforts on the major consumer and advertising categories – Food, Family, Home, Fashion, Beauty and Health – and it is within this framework that we have assessed the sale proposal. We believe both titles will flourish under nextmedia."
Based on the results of a six-month consumer research study, Pacific is also petering out its print edition of Girlfriend magazine, with the frequency going from monthly to being "seasonal and trend-based" following a relaunch slated for early next year.
The current editor of Girlfriend, Tamara Davis, has had her job title shifted to content director and will lead the brand's new strategy.
Davis said, "Since inception, Girlfriend has a history of evolving with its audience. The changes announced today reflect our commitment to continue to do so.
"It's time for a new go-to brand, developed directly for today's Gen Z female audience – who is drastically different from her Millennial predecessors. We understand the nuanced shifts in her drivers, motivators, values and consumption habits.
"Based on this understanding, we're evolving when, where and how we communicate – and will unveil a reimagined Girlfriend brand, a keepsake print format and a more sophisticated content approach early in the new year."
Emily Sak, head of insights and strategy, added, "For the last six months, we've researched the needs of young women in this demographic. It is clear that pace of change in this market has never been faster, and as our consumers evolve so too will our brands."
Roberts concluded, "The new Girlfriend will redefine how media brands and clients communicate with this audience. We look forward to unveiling Girlfriend's new strategy, investment in digital and a multi-platform redefinition in 2017."
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