text:
Tag: picture
Universal Classic Monsters: Complete 30-Film Collection First Time Ever on Blu-ray!
FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, A LANDMARK COLLECTION SHOWCASING THE LEGENDARY MONSTERS IN MOTION PICTURE HISTORY
UNIVERSAL CLASSIC MONSTERS: COMPLETE 30-FILM COLLECTION AVAILABLE ON BLU-RAY™ ON AUGUST 28, 2018 FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Universal City, California, August 22, 2018 – Thirty of the most iconic cinematic masterpieces starring the most famous monsters of horror movie history come together on Blu-ray™ for the first time ever in the Universal Classic Monsters: Complete 30-Film Collection on August 28, 2018, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Featuring unforgettable make-up, ground-breaking special effects and outstanding performances, the Universal Classic Monsters: Complete 30-Film Collection includes all Universal Pictures' legendary monsters from the studio that pioneered the horror genre with imaginative and technically groundbreaking tales of terror in unforgettable films from the 1930s to late-1950s.
From the era of silent movies through present day, Universal Pictures has been regarded as the home of the monsters. The Universal Classic Monsters: Complete 30-Film Collection showcases all the original films featuring the most iconic monsters in motion picture history including Dracula, Frankenstein, The Mummy, The Invisible Man, The Bride of Frankenstein, The Wolf Man, Phantom of the Opera and Creature from the Black Lagoon. Starring some of the most legendary actors including Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff, Lon Chaney Jr., Claude Rains and Elsa Lanchester in the roles that they made famous, these films set the standard for a new horror genre and showcase why these landmark movies that defined the horror genre are regarded as some of the most unforgettable ever to be filmed.
Universal Classic Monsters: Complete 30-Film Collection includes a 48-page collectible book filled with behind-the-scenes stories and rare production photographs and is accompanied by an array of bonus features including behind-the-scenes documentaries, the 1931 Spanish version of Dracula, Featurettes on Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff, Lon Chaney Jr., and Jack Pierce, 13 expert feature commentaries, archival footage, production photographs, theatrical trailers and more. The perfect gift for any scary movie fan, the collection offers an opportunity to experience some of the most memorable horror films of our time.
The Universal Classic Monsters: Complete 30-Film Collection includes Dracula(1931), Frankenstein (1931), The Mummy (1932), The Invisible Man (1933), The Bride of Frankenstein (1935), Werewolf of London (1935), Dracula's Daughter (1936), Son of Frankenstein (1939), The Invisible Man Returns (1940), The Invisible Woman (1940), The Mummy's Hand (1940), The Wolf Man (1941), The Ghost of Frankenstein (1942), The Mummy's Ghost (1942), The Mummy's Tomb (1942),Invisible Agent (1942), Phantom of the Opera (1943), Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man (1943), Son of Dracula (1943), House of Frankenstein (1944), The Mummy's Curse (1944), The Invisible Man's Revenge (1944), House of Dracula (1945), She-Wolf of London (1946), Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948), Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man (1951), Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954, and includes a 3D version), Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy (1955), Revenge of the Creature (1955 and includes a 3D version) and The Creature Walks Among Us (1956).
BONUS FEATURES:
Behind-the-Scenes Documentaries
3D Versions of Creature from the Black Lagoon and Revenge of the Creature
1931 Spanish Version of Dracula
Featurettes on Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff, Lon Chaney Jr., and Jack Pierce
13 Expert Feature Commentaries
Archival Footage
Production Photographs
Filed Under: Film Headlines Tagged With: 13, 1930s, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1935, ...
Blu-ray Review "Moonlight"
Actors: Naomie Harris, Trevante Rhodes, Janelle Monae, Mahershala Ali
Directors: Barry Jenkins
Studio: Lionsgate
Blu-ray: 4 out of 5 stars
First of all let's start with a BIG congrats to "Moonlight" for winning Best Picture during the 2017 Oscars and also to Mahershala Ali for winning Best Supporting Actor, in which he deserves for another impressive performance. This wasn't a film that I originally rushed out to see and it features some great acting. Personally not my cup of tea and definitely not the best picture of 2016, but worth checking out for the performances.
Official Premise: A timeless story of human connection and self-discovery, Moonlight chronicles the life of a young black man from childhood to adulthood as he struggles to find his place in the world while growing up in a rough neighborhood of Miami. Anchored by extraordinary performances from a tremendous ensemble cast, Moonlight is profoundly moving portrayal of the moments, people, and unknowable forces that shape our lives and make us who we are.
The Blu-ray looks fantastic. I really love the way that this film was shot. The 1080p transfer is presented with a 2.38:1 aspect ratio. The DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 is also very effective with the film's score. The special features are decent and worth checking out if you enjoyed the movie. There is an audio commentary with the film's director Barry Jenkins. I enjoyed this during a second viewing to get some great insight. There are also three featurettes on the production. The first is "Ensemble of Emotion: The Making of Moonlight", next is "Poetry Through Collaboration: The Music of Moonlight" and last is
"Cruel Beauty: Filming in Miami". Overall pretty solid release!
Filed Under: DVD/Blu-Ray Reviews Tagged With: 2017, bluray, moonlight, oscar, picture, review, ...
Blu-ray Review "The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945)"
Starring: George Sanders, Hurd Hatfield, Donna Reed, Angela Lansbury, Peter Lawford, Lowell Gilmore
Director: Albert Lewin
Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Warner Archive Collection
DVD Release Date: November 11, 2014
Based on the classic by Oscar Wilde, "The Picture of Dorian Gray" is a nice blend of horror/drama with a pinch of supernatural. The film is just a year sort of its 70th anniversary and it still holds up today. Albert Lewin writes and directs with Angela Lansbury and Donna Reed star. I think this is Warner Archive Collection's best release to date!
Official Premise: George Sanders commands the screen as the acerbic, cynical Lord Henry Wotton whose errant musings unwittingly plunge a soul into a leprotic existence of amoral degradation. Hurd Harfield plays the eponymous Gray whose unchanging, placid beauty is enabled by his cursed portrait that embodies his age and decay.
The 1080p HD presentation is nothing short of pristine. It really showcases Cinematographer Harry Stradling, Sr. use of shadow very well with this black and white film. He went on to also win the Oscar for this cinematography for this picture. The DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono works perfect for the film. It is clear and sharp and sounds amazing with the score by Herbert Stothart.
The special features are decent as well (even thought they were taken from Warner's 2008 DVD release). There is a commentary track with Angela Lansbury and Film Historian Steve Haberman, which is very informative and entertaining. Also included is the Oscar-winning short"Stairway to Light", the Tom and Jerry cartoon, "Quiet Please!", which also won the Oscar for Best Short Subject, Cartoons, for 1945 and a Theatrical Trailer rounds out the extras.
Filed Under: DVD/Blu-Ray Reviews Tagged With: 1945, bluray, dorian, gray, picture, review, ...
Book Review "The Hobbit Motion Picture Trilogy: Location Guide – Hobbiton, the Lonely Mountain and Beyond"
Author: Ian Brodie
Publisher: Harper Design
New Zealand is a country that I would never think that I would ever want to visit…that is until "The Lord of the Rings" and "The HobThe HobbitThe Hobbit" films came along. Since those films have come out, people all over the world have flocked to New Zealand in order to visit the the "real" Middle-earth. "The Hobbit Motion Picture Trilogy: Location Guide – Hobbiton, the Lonely Mountain and Beyond" delivers you the locations where the new trilogy was shot around New Zealand from the author of the international bestseller "The Lord of the Rings Location Guidebook". The book also comes with a foreword by Sir Peter Jackson and contributions by Andy Serkis, Jared Connon, and Dan Hennah.
After reading this book, I literally wanted to pack up and plan a trip to New Zealand. The locations in these films are so visually stunning that they literally jump off the pages. Luckily, Harper Design delivered us a beautiful book with extremely crisp and high quality original landscape photography. This book exclusive movie images and location photographs, specialty maps and directions, GPS references, touring information and even helpful Internet addresses. If you are a hardcore "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit" and you read this book and do not seriously consider a trip to New Zealand then I might suggest that you might not be as big of a fan as you think. Well if you take the trip or not, this is a must own for any fan certainly.
Book Review "Smaug: Unleashing the Dragon"
Book Review "Marvel: The Avengers Vault"
Book Review: NOFX: "The Hepatitis Bathtub and Other Stories"
Book Review "Let There Be GWAR"
Filed Under: Book Reviews Tagged With: book, guide, hobbit, hobbiton, location, lonely, ...
Vinyl Review "Disney's TRON: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack" 180g Double Vinyl Edition
Disney's TRON
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Composer: Wendy Carlos
180g Virgin Vinyl
Growing up, one of my favorite films was "TRON", now 30+ years later…little has changed. The music in the film was always my favorite. I just to listen to the cassette as kid and now I have it digitally on my smartphone. Audio Fidelity is the guys behind the the release of this album on a Double LP with 180g translucent blue vinyl records. They are the definitely of quality when it comes to music releases. This wonderful music has never sounded better! Crack it up to 11 and enjoy the wonderful sound of "TRON" once again on vinyl!
The score itself for "TRON" an nice blend of electronic along with traditional orchestral music. Kudos to composer Wendy Carlos for her brilliant orchestral recording with symphonic backgrounds by the London Philharmonic Orchestra and the UCLA Chorus. She has created some of my favorite scores including "A Clockwork Orange" and "The Shining". The "TRON" soundtrack also has two additional tracks from the rock band Journey, "Only Solutions" and "1990's Theme".
The gatefold jacket inside this new vinyl reissue holds the two 180g translucent blue vinyl records and also includes colorful photos from the popular cult film. Inside there is a fantastic liner notes written by the composer as well Michael Fremer, who also served as the film's soundtrack supervisor. Fremer also oversaw the new Audio Fidelity mastering by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio. So you know it go the attention that it deserved.
1-Creation Of TRON
2-Only Solutions – Journey
3-We've Got Company
4-Wormhole
5-Ring Game And Escape
6-Water, Music, And Tronaction
1-TRON Scherzo
2-Miracle and Magician
3-Magic Landings
4-Theme From TRON
5-1990's Theme – Journey
6-Love Theme
1-Tower Music – Let Us Pray
2-The Light Sailer
3-Sea Of Simulation
1-A New TRON And The MCP
2-Anthem
3-Ending Titles
Filed Under: CD Reviews Tagged With: 180g, disneys, double, lp, motion, original, ...
CD Review "Snowpiercer" Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Composer:Marco Beltrami
Varese Sarabande Records
Releasing on July 22nd is Marco Beltrami's score to the fantastic Joon-Ho Bong film, Snowpiercer. Snowpiercer is the name of the post-apocalyptic train which shelters all remaining life on Earth in a dystopian society arranged from the haves in the front of the train and the haves-nots in the back of the train. Chris Evans's Curtis leads a rebellion from the back to the front and Beltrami's score excellently compliments his struggle.
Most of the tracks feature heavy metallic percussive beats that emulate the chugging along of the train as well as the battles along the way. Most notably in the "Blackout Fight" track. Fitting for one of the most exciting sequences of the film. Similarly "Steam Car" manages to maintain this train soundscape while also layering in the steamy atmosphere.
Frequently Beltrami lets up on the action to make way for eerie, sparse piano and orchestral work to accent the more decadent cars of Snowpiercer as in "Sushi". He also manages to work in the thumping club music of the "Seoul Train"–so different visually in the film–into the forward motion of the rest of the score.
I will admit I enjoyed the action score much more in the context of driving the film, but the haunting piano work it kicks off with and spread throughout is more than enough to recommend giving this a listen on its own. Also, much to my amusement the final track also throws in the charmingly terrifying propaganda anthem from the classroom car (Sample: What happens if the engines stops? We all freeze and DIE!).
1. This is the End
2. Stomp
4. Requesting An Upgrade
5. Take the Engine
6. Axe Gang
7. Axe Schlomo
8. Blackout Fight
9. Water Supply
10. Go Ahead
11. Sushi
12. The Seven
13. We Go Forward
14. Steam Car
15. Seoul Train
16. Snow Melt
17. Take My Place
18. Yona Lights
19. This is the Beginning
20. Yona's Theme
Filed Under: CD Reviews Tagged With: cd, motion, original, picture, review, snowpiercer, ...
Win a CD for "Maleficent: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack" [ENDED]
To celebrate the release of "Maleficent" in theaters, Media Mikes is excited five (5) copies of the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack to our readers. If you would like to enter for your chance to win one of this prize, please leave us a comment below or send us an email with your favorite Angelina Jolie film. This giveaway will remain open until June 13th at Noon, Eastern Time. This is open to our readers in US and Canada only. One entry per person, per household. All other entries will be considered invalid. Media Mikes will randomly select winners. Winners will be alerted via email.
All-new soundtrack that includes a new take on the original Disney classic, Once Upon a Dream, performed by Lana Del Rey. Original score composed by 8-time Academy Award nominee, James Newton Howard. The official soundtrack to the Walt Disney Studios film Maleficent, starring Angelina Jolie. This visually dazzling live action film explores the origins of one of the most iconic Disney villains: Maleficent, the infamous fairy who curses Princess Aurora in Disney's animated classic Sleeping Beauty. This 'origin' story is told from Maleficent's perspective, intersecting with the classic in both familiar and unexpected ways. The movie stars Academy Award-winning actress Angelina Jolie as Maleficent, and is directed by two-time Oscar-winning production designer Robert Stromberg (Avatar, Alice in Wonderland). The film co-stars Elle Fanning (Super 8) as the Princess Aurora, and features Sharlto Copley (District 9), Imelda Staunton (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix), and Juno Temple (Atonement).
Filed Under: Giveaways Tagged With: cd, maleficent, motion, original, picture, soundtrack, ...
Blu-ray Review "The Zombie Horror Picture Show"
Actors: Rob Zombie
Directors: Rob Zombie
Rated: Unrated
Studio: UMe
DVD Release Date: May 19, 2014
"The Zombie Horror Picture Show" is the first concert film from musician/director Rob Zombie. The 81 minute feature-length concert film was recorded over two nights in Texas and captures Zombie's elaborate, multi-media production of mind blowing effects, animatronics robots and pyrotechnics combined with Rob's powerhouse band featuring John 5, Piggy D and Ginger Fish. The film is being released via UMe and is available in both DVD and Blu-ray formats.
Finally Rob Zombie has decided to capture not only his power live sound but his over the top visual presentation which fans all around the world have to come to expect and love. "Rob Zombie: The Zombie Horror Picture Show" is a bombastic assault on your senses as the bands takes you on a 81 minute musical journey with songs spanning Zombies 20+ year career. The overall look of the film may be a bit chaotic at times but fans of Rob's work with White Zombie and his subsequent solo career know what to expect.
The sound of the film is top notch only adding to the appeal as songs like "Superbeast", "Sick Bubblegum" and the semi acoustic "House of 1,000 Corpses" blast through the speakers with clarity while still retaining that live concert feel. My only complaint is that the special features portion of this release is almost non-existent. Included in this section you do get some pretty cool still photos courtesy of Rob Fenn however with this being Zombies first concert film it would have been cool to include some behind the scenes footage and/or band interviews to help make this the total package.
1.) Teenage Nosferatu Pussy
2.) Superbeast
3.) Super Charger Heaven
4.) Living Dead Girl
5.) We're An American Band
6.) More Human Than Human
7.) Sick Bubblegum
8.) Never Gonna Stop
9.) Ging Gang Gong De Do Gong De Laga Raga
10.) Meet the Creeper
11.) Angry Red Planet
12.) Mars needs Women
13.) House of 1,000 Corpses
14.) Lords of Salem
15.) Dead City Radio and the New Gods of Super Town
16.) Thunder Kiss '65
17.) Dragula
Filed Under: DVD/Blu-Ray Reviews Tagged With: bluray, horror, picture, review, show, zombie, ...
CD Review "Godzilla: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack"
Composer: Alexandre Desplat
To walk in the footsteps of the giant monster Godzilla, you are going to have to wear some big shoes. Luckily, composer Alexandre Desplat does a great job of filling those big shoes and delivers one of the best scores of year. He is quite familiar with epic score as he handled the last two "Harry Potter" films, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 & 2". There is something about this score that has me locked in that after listening to for two days now I can't get enough of it. When you think of an epic action film, you might think about this loud and in your face score but Desplat doesn't do just that. He delivers some very beautiful music here that is soft and then he also brings the big action feel that is weaved in so well. "Godzilla" is easily one of my most anticipated films of the year and this score just makes me more and more excited to see it.
If you aren't familiar with the new director Gareth Edwards, that is because he has only directed one film prior to this called "Monsters" in 2010. That film also had one of my favorite scores not just of the year but of all time. He introduced me to one the also first time film composer is Jon Hopkins and now I am a huge fan of his work as well. What I am getting at is that Edwards knows good music and he really picked a winner here teaming up with Desplat. Even though I mentioned this score is quite in parts, there was about a hundred musicians involved with this score and you can really feel the excitement that is generated from their performances on each track. When it comes to the busy summer season, I had a feeling that this score will be number one on my phone for months to come. Just a note, and this doesn't mean to look down now, be warned that the track listings contain bit of spoilers for the film itself, so I would refrain from checking them out and just enjoy the tunes at least until you have seen the film!
1. Godzilla!
2. Inside the Mines
3. The Power Plant
4. To Q Zone
5. Back to Janjira
6. Muto Hatch
7. In the Jungle
8. The Wave
9. Airport Attack
10. Missing Spore
11. Vegas Aftermath
12. Ford Rescued
13. Following Godzilla
14. Golden Gate Chaos
15. Let Them Fight
16. Entering the Nest
17. Two Against One
18. Last Shot
19. Godzilla's Victory
20. Back to the Ocean
CD Review: Starset "Transmissions"
CD Review "Les Misérables: Highlights From The Motion Picture Soundtrack"
CD Review "Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained" – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Vinyl Review "The Rolling Stones: Some Girls – Live In Texas"
CD Review "Nick Cave & Warren Ellis Present: Lawless – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack"
Filed Under: CD Reviews Tagged With: cd, godzilla, motion, original, picture, review, ...
CD Review: "Knight of Badassdom: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack"
"Knight of Badassdom"
Composer: Bear McCreary
Label: Sparks & Shadows
Our Score: 4.5 out of 5 stars
"Knight of Badassdom" is no question of the coolest titles of all time. It is directed by Joe Lynch ("Wrong Turn 2", "Holliston") and has been waiting to be released for a few years now. It follows three best friends (Peter Dinklage, Steve Zahn and Ryan Kwanten) and LARPers as they take to the woods to reenact a dungeons and dragons-like scenario fresh out of the mythical Middle Ages. It is a nerd's dream come true. When I heard that Emmy Award®-Winning Composer Bear McCreary ("The Walking Dead", "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.") was making original music for the soundtrack, I high-fived the closest person to me out of shear excitement. If that isn't enough there is still more the album features performances by heavy metal and rock names including Brendon Small (Dethklok), Doug Aldrich (Whitesnake, Dio), Mike Keneally (Frank Zappa), Steve Bartek (Oingo Boingo), Ira Ingber (Bob Dylan), Pete Griffin (Three Inches of Blood) and Joe Travers (Zappa Plays Zappa). This album is dripping with amazing talent. It is also quickly becoming one of my favorite albums to listen to.
What I look for in an album is something I can listen to over and over. "Knight of Badassdom" is a good album but it is great after multiple listens. I found myself catching little things that I didn't catch the first time. This is not only an amazing score to the film but also a pretty kick ass rock/metal album. I really love Dethklok's music by Brendan Small and you can really here his contribution and influence on this. There are also some really killer solos and rhythm guitars featured on this album. They went above and beyond here with these tracks. There are also featured vocals from Brendan McCreary and Raya Yarbrough on a few tracks. I love composer Bear McCreary because you can tell that he is just such a cool guy. He read the script for this film and was totally behind it. The guy is a Grammy winner and yet he still backs a small film like this by releasing it under his record label, Sparks & Shadows. He is one of the biggest composers in the business right now and I hope he continues to back future projects like this!
Speaking of amazing rhythm guitars, props need to go to Mike Keneally, Pete Griffin, and Joe Travers for rocking that section. Doug Aldrich's insane guitar solo on "At the Gates" is a highlight on the album. One of the main things, I love about this album is how all over the place it is. From Ira Ingber playing the "down-home slide guitar" to Steve Bartek bringing the horror cues to the playing of Scottish pipes by Eric Rigler (who was featured on the score to "Braveheart"). There is a lot of range in this score and it is very entertaining. I easily left it on for about 8 hours on loop yesterday and it didn't bore me out at all…and that is the true test to an album for me. Do you feel the urge to skip a track? No? Then you have yourself a really winner for sure! eOne Films is releasing "Knight of Badassdom" with TUGG screenings beginning on January 21st and available digitally and on VOD as of February 11, 2014. The soundtrack is available now everywhere including Amazon and iTunes. Don't miss this album and be sure to support this film!
CD Review: Monty Pittman "The Power of Three"
CD Review: Chiodos "Devil"
CD Review: Red Dragon Cartel "Red Dragon Cartel"
CD Review: Saxon "Unplugged and Strung Up"
CD Review: Motorhead "Aftershock"
Filed Under: CD Reviews Tagged With: badassdom, cd, knight, motion, original, picture, ...
CD Review "The Zero Theorem: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack"
Composer: George Fenton
"The Zero Theorem" is the newest sci-fi extravaganza directed by legendary director Terry Gilliam ("Brazil", "Fear & Loathing In Las Vegas", "Twelve Monkeys"). I have been following this film for a long time and I was very excited that the score is being released way in advance of the film. In fact the film at the time of writing does not have a US theatrical release date. If you watch the trailer to this film you can tell that is going to be quite the trip, this soundtrack is a perfect compliment to the film. What it succeeds in is making me REALLY want to see this film now. No question, this is already one my favorite scores of 2014.
If you are a fan of Terry Gilliam's films, like myself, then you will know how important and the music to the film. I still have the "Brazil" score on my phone for many years. Well there is no change here and the score plays a very significant role in "The Zero Theorem". Acclaimed composer George Fenton really does a wonderful job with this score score. It ranges from combining simple classical moments then mixed with exciting futuristic, electronic tracks. I also really enjoyed the new rendition of "Creep" performed by Karen Souza. I can't wait to see how it ties into the film itself. I have had this album on loop since receiving it and I do not see that changing for many months to come! Highly recommend checking this out!
1. The Zero Theorem Main Title -George Fenton
2. Leth on the Street
3. Creep – Karen Souza
4. Remote Central
5. Joby's Party Part 1
6. Meeting Management
9. The Mainframe
10. The Entities Won't Crunch
11. The Nurse
12. Bob and the Clones
13. Bob's on the Job
14. Enter in Tropical Style
15. Beach Romance
16. Shrink Rom Rap – Bob's Crunch – Tilda Swinton
17. Inside Your Head
18. A New Bainsley
19. There'll Be No Call
20. We Can Be Together
21. Bainsley Leaves
22. Bob Collapses
23. Q Loses It
24. Destroying the Mainframe and the Release
25. Qohen Leth
26. 0=100% (Party part 2) (Konstantine Pope Remix)
Filed Under: CD Reviews Tagged With: cd, motion, original, picture, review, soundtrack, ...
Book Review "My Neighbor Totoro Picture Book (New Edition)"
Author: Hayao Miyazaki
Age Range: 4 – 8 years
Series: My Neighbor Totoro
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC; New edition
Damn! Has it really been 25 years? I remember watching "My Neighbor Totoro" when I was a kid and now I have been introducing it this year to my 17 month old daughter. In fact, I have a feel that she is going to love this picture book as well as she learns the film and grows up with it like I have. Viz Media is releasing this new edition to celebrate the film's 25th anniversary and they have done a great job here for sure. If you do not already own this book, then this will be a great way to parents to introduce the film to their children and keep the fandom surrounding this film and Studio Ghibli overall going for another generation.
Official Premise: The companion book to the beloved animation classic My Neighbor Totoro, by legendary Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki. Featuring artwork taken directly from the movie, this updated edition will allow parents and children to relive Totoro's magical adventures with scene-by-scene illustrations and character dialogue. Eleven-year-old Satsuki and her sassy little sister Mei have moved to the country to be closer to their ailing mother. While their father is working, the girls explore their sprawling old house and the forest and fields that surround it. Soon, Satsuki and Mei discover Totoro, a magical forest spirit who takes them on fantastic adventures through the trees and the clouds–and teaches them a lesson about trusting one another.
To be honest the title of the book says it all. We get the entire story of the film within some text and illustration. So you can get the jist of the film as it is perfect laid out. I feel like it is giant comic book but also like a visual journey of the film. The images in the book are basically screenshots from the film and they are presented in very high quality. My daughter already is able to say Totoro or "Torto" as she says it since we have plush dolls and various merchandise all over the house. So watching her sit quietly and flip through this book made me very happy and I am sure that this will be used quite a bit over the years. No brainer if you are a fan of the film and Studio Ghibli. I hope that Viz has future plans for more collaborations with their films.
Filed Under: Book Reviews Tagged With: book, edition, neighbor, picture, review, totoro, ...
CD Review: "Gravity" Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Composer: Steven Price
When I saw the trailer to "Gravity", I was just blown away. I knew it was going to be something special. I was really hoping that the score was going to be equally as amazing. I just had a feeling…and I was completely right! Already one of my favorite scores of the year, no question. The score is simple and calm yet packs a certain suspense and will keep you on your toes. Having seen the film already, you are able to visualize the score as it plays out in your head. It sets up the scene very well for the final tracks with are heart-pounding. I left this score on loop and it only gets better with each listen. Highly recommend this score.
Steven is definitely a composer to keep an eye out for. His previous work including 2011's "Attack the Block" and this summer's "The World's End". I have to admit, I have not heard those scores but I know that I will be checking them out now for sure. I really like this style on this score and I think it really suits the movie very well. For me if you are listening to the score and it makes you want to stop what you are doing and watch the movie then it has achieved its purpose. It is mysterious and calm like the dead of space and I really felt those themes in the music. I think that there is going to be a lot of greatness coming from this guy and I can't wait to see what he does next!
Filed Under: CD Reviews Tagged With: cd, gravity, motion, original, picture, review, ...
CD Review "The Conjuring: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack"
Composer: Joseph Bishara
Label: La-La Land Records
I am a huge horror movie buff. It is hands down my favorite genre. When it comes to the music in the horror movies, it really needs to scare the shit out of me in order to be effective. And I have to admit that is not always the case. I was introduced to the work of Joseph Bishara back in 2010 for the score of "Insidious" (also directed by James Wan) and he has quickly become one of my favorite composers. In fact, "Insidious" has one of my all-time favorite horror scores and this one is also not to far behind either. I have to admit, I have yet to see "The Conjuring", obviously I am highly anticipating it…and now I only want to see it more, thanks to this score. This score is terrifying and guaranteed to make you jump! A must for any horror fan!
What I like most about composer Joseph Bishara is that he really has a knack for creating these solid score which have a very realistic feel yet still extremely far out and creepy at the same time. Some of my favorite tracks are "Witch Perch", "Maurice" and "Hanging Drop". They are crazy creepy and definitely will have you turning the lights on at night. The last track on the album is from fellow composer Mark Islam, called "Family Theme", it is good but to me really doesn't fit with the scope of the score and feels out of place. Nonetheless, if you are looking for a great horror score, and I highly recommend listening with a headset, this will send shivers down your spine and have you running out to the theaters to see this film!
1. The Conjuring
2. Dead Birds
3. Clap Game
4. Witch Perch
5. Maurice
6. Torturing Haunted Planes
7. Taped Occurrences
8. Black Bile
9. She Saw Something
10. Look What She Made Me Do
11. Sleepwalker
12. Wall Searching
13. Hanging Drop
14. Water Corpse Vision
15. You Look Very Pretty
16. Souls Pulled In
17. Witch Comes Through
18. Birds Pulled In
19. Murderous Offering
20. The Soaring Entities
21. Ritual Casting
22. Cellar Tone
23. Annabelle
24. Doll Box
25. Family Theme – Mark Isham
Filed Under: CD Reviews Tagged With: cd, conjuring, motion, original, picture, review, ...
CD Review: "Pacific Rim: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack"
Composer: Ramin Djawadi
Release Date: June 25, 2013)
"Pacific Rim" is personally my most anticipated movie of the summer, no question. Giant monsters and giant robots going head to head, sounds totally EPIC! So when it comes to the score for this film, I was looking for that epic feel. Well leave it to Ramin Djawadi to not disappoint. You might know his work…he does the music for a very small TV series, you never heard of, called "Game of Thrones" ;-). He really knows how to bring the epic action feel to this music. When I listen to this score, it really gets me pumped up. It also feels very consistent that I can listen to it on loop and it feels like one long track, which I like. Easily one of my favorite scores of the year!
He has become very good at infusing epic action movies with emotion and heart. This film is massive and the score easily lives up to that rank as well. For the film's title theme, Djawadi joined forced with Tom Morello (from Rage Against The Machine and Audioslave) to add some killer guitar to the track. In fact it he ended up working on five tracks on this score and they also ending up being my favorite tracks on the whole album. I love his guitar work on the score, which is not very common for an typical orchestral score. If you are considering seeing this film, I highly recommend this score since it will get you totally pumped and ready. Also I would recommend doing what I did and leaving it on loop since it really gets better and better with each listen.
1. Pacific Rim (feat. Tom Morello)
2. Gipsy Danger
3. Canceling The Apocalypse
4. Just A Memory
5. 2500 Tons Of Awesome
6. The Shatterdome
7. Mako (feat. Priscilla Ahn)
8. Call Me Newt
9. Jaeger Tech (feat. Tom Morello)
10. To Fight Monsters, We Created Monsters
11. Better Than New
12. We Are The Resistance
13. Double Event
14. Striker Eureka
15. Physical Compatibility
16. Category 5
17. Pentecost
18. Go Big Or Go Extinct (feat. Tom Morello)
19. Hannibal Chau
20. For My Family
21. No Pulse (feat. Tom Morello)
22. Kaiju Groupie
23. Deep Beneath The Pacific
24. The Breach
25. We Need A New Weapon
Filed Under: CD Reviews Tagged With: cd, motion, original, pacific, picture, review, ...


text:
Hayate the Combat Butler Chapter 542 Manga Review (Godzilla farewell)
September 7th, 2016 AstroNerdBoy
ハヤテのごとく!/Hayate no Gotoku Manga
Hayate the Combat Butler Chapter 542 Review
Nagi is shocked that Hayate hasn't watched the new Shin Godzilla (Godzilla Resurgence in the U.S.) movie. Since she's desperate to discuss the movie, she decides to go see Wataru.
At Wataru's doujinshi shop, Wataru is stocking up on Shin Godzilla stuff. Saki wonders if the movie is really that good. She thinks Godzilla is a kids movie, frustrating Wataru. Nagi bursts in, ranting that the new Godzilla movie isn't a kids movie. Wataru, upon hearing Nagi speak, agrees with her and the two discuss the movie.
Saki decides to leave the shop with Hayate so she can watch Shin Godzilla and discuss it with Wataru. After she watches it, she doesn't understand what she saw. It wasn't her image of the kaiju monster films she recalls.
When she returns to the shop, Nagi and Wataru are still discussing the movie. They are excited when they learn Saki has now watched it. The three of them head to the Tama River, the site of a major scene in the movie. Saki is ready to give up on Wataru as a partner, which causes him to realize Saki didn't understand the movie. He confesses there were things in the movie he didn't understand. However, he still liked the movie and he wanted to understand it, know more about it, and be by its side.
Saki realizes Wataru is speaking metaphorically about their relationship. She agrees with him, saying it might take a lifetime to understand. Their hands reach out to each other as Nagi wants to visit the bridge that was destroyed in the movie.
Har! I want to see Shin Godzilla even more now. Here's a trailer from the film. See if you can identify which famous anime creator is involved in the making of the movie, just from watching the trailer. 😉
It's Godzilla!
One element that had me chuckling about the chapter is the desperate need Nagi had to discuss the Shin Godzilla movie with someone who'd watched it. In my younger years, I used to hit a lot of forums and such to discuss movies and TV shows. That was on top of the discussions I'd have with friends at work and other places.
Today, I mostly discuss a movie with my buddies after we leave the theater. Sometimes we'll be out there for hours and security or the police might slowly cruise by to see if we are up to something. So I laughed when Saki leaves to watch the film because she wants in on Nagi and Wataru's conversation, only to return and have them STILL discussing the film. 😆
I do plan on picking up the BD when Funimation releases it, even though I'm pretty sure they won't use Japanese honorifics in the subtitles. 🙄
The Farewell Tour Continues
I know some folks will disagree with me, but I'm pretty sure Hata-sensei is saying farewell to all of the side characters who won't have a role to play in the final story arc of the manga. We've had chapters for Yukiji and Izumi so far. Now, we get one with Saki and Wataru. I know that Wataru has a gem, so he might play a role in the main story. However, I can see Saki being gone until the final cameos when the manga ends.
I like the way Hata-sensei has done the Saki x Wataru romance. It is subtle and sweet. I never bought into the Sister Sonia x Wataru ship. After Wataru gave up on Isumi, it was Saki x Wataru all the way. Saki will be Wataru's wife-maid for life. 😉
Posted in Manga Tags: HATA Kenjiro, Hayate no Gotoku
« Sweetness and Lightning 10 (Time for fish.)
Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya 3rei!! 10 (Plot twists) »
12 Responses to "Hayate the Combat Butler Chapter 542 Manga Review (Godzilla farewell)"
ctrn says:
See if you can identify which famous anime creator is involved in the making of the movie, just from watching the trailer
Well, I didn't need to look at the trailer to know…. The last part of this chapter is sufficient as a hint for those who know the other works of Director-kun haha.
But watching the trailer is a certain proof. The music, the camera angles, the tanks….
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa305/secondgryphon/Sketches/EVA/Screencaps/01-TanksForComing.jpg~original
Trivia: This director even has a flash anime telling his everyday life based on his wife's manga. (And I watched it btw)
Still waiting for rebuild4.44…. And man, 3.33 was "Despair: The movie"…. And it even had a kaiju live action short as a opening film, in the likes of Godzilla….
Now on Hayate: Yup, another farewell chapter. I think that the mangaka had planned several plots for the secondary characters, but he will not develop them as he plans to end the manga, so instead he just is making a close to their story in this form.
The tanks were the confirmation. Before that, I'm thinking, "Godzilla could be an angel attacking Neo Tokyo-3." But when I saw the tanks, I actually laughed 'cause then I knew for sure that the film was borrowing from Evangelion.
You know, after 2.22, I was interested in seeing 3.33. However, as time went on, I found myself not caring. I've no interest in watching it now, which is kinda sad. 🙁
You know, after 2.22, I was interested in seeing 3.33. However, as time went on, I found myself not caring. I've no interest in watching it now, which is kinda sad.
You know what? You did well!! I don't recommend watching 3.33 until 4.44 is available, as it is the typical Anno's Trolling, and it confuses you even more than Shinji is in the movie. 2.22 was the perfect EVA movie, and NOTHING of the preview at the end is in 3.33.
In fact, I thought that before the 4th movie they were going to make another TV series explaining things between the films…. But 2015 ended and nothing…
Evangelion (and Hideaki Anno himself I think) tends to go in a determined plot structure:
1- Strong Start and Introduction of characters and the world->
2- Action and some comedy (Asuka Strikes!) with zero explanations->
3- Explanation of some things and new and very confusing events, with lots of melodrama->
4- Epic Action Packed Battle Royale with a vague, abrupt, ambiguous and not closing ending.
Of course, everything covered with biblical and religious ambiguities and philosophical dialogues.
If you follow that with each rebuild movie you have 1->2->3 until now….
The end of Evangelion movies are replacing the 4th instalment of this structure in the TV version (as it wasn't the real ending because of budget problems), so it is an addendum to it.
And nothing is officially established but I think that Rebuild is in fact a sequel of the TV iteration.
Thanks for the tip. Of course, who knows when 4.44 will be released.
…not closing ending.
This is an ugly Japanese storytelling trait. There are a lot of Japanese authors/writers who seem to think that leaving things vague allows the audience to come up with their own conclusion and not be wrong. Personally, I'm not a fan of that. As writers, they see dangers of angering fans by doing things that are conclusive and goes against what some fans want. I cite the recent uproar over the Bleach ending and hookups. (And I've never read the manga and only watched the first episode of the anime.)
sanchi says:
I prefer this way of a very nice closures to characters. It doesn't leave me wondering what happened. Naruto kinda did with the last handful of chapters. Bleach to me did the worst, considering how long the manga was and all the sub-plots and characters, the last chapter was 'meh' at the its best, and left me with many questions about many of the characters that didn't appear after the final battle. More so jumping so many years quickly when some chapters moved soooo slow. At least show Ichigo proposing to Orihime, or any kind of romantic action with those two or for Renji and Rukia as in at least a hug or kiss.
Trailer for Godzilla is of classic form, including the well recognized godzilla sounds, and brings back in my mind images of the older movies. Its more SPX now than miniatures, but it looks like Tokyo is still ground zero and getting at least damaged once again. Toho's logo with color but looks like its the same. M1 Abrams than M60 Patton tanks, and Huey cobras. When will Tokyo learn tank and aircraft ordnance can't stop Godzilla… and they need some special new scientific weapon. Makes me wonder what it will be.
Oh I can see that bridge mentioned in the chapter too in the preview!
It makes me wonder if they still use a person in a Godzilla costume tromping over miniature models of buildings.
I see the words of Shin-Godzilla. I know its a Godzilla movie, but somehow its getting messed up with thoughts of Shin-San or 'Crayon' or Shinnosuke "Shin" Nohara and his mom in the well known anime series and it pops in my head, more so with a recent episode with Godzilla. ugh … need to get it out of my head ….
Ha!ha! 😀
I prefer this way of a very nice closures to characters. It doesn't leave me wondering what happened.
I agree. If these are the farewell chapters we believe them to be, then they are nice chapters to say goodbye. I do think we'll see the characters again for a final, cameo farewell, but these stories dedicated to these secondary characters are nice.
When will Tokyo learn tank and aircraft ordnance can't stop Godzilla… and they need some special new scientific weapon. Makes me wonder what it will be.
If they didn't learn it when the angels attacked in Evangelion, they aren't going to learn now. 😉 But yeah, I'm wondering how they'll stop it.
Heh!heh! Yep. I liked that bit about the chapter and could understand Nagi's and Wataru's excitement. They were at the place shown in the movie. There's a cool aspect to that. Hard to get from American productions unless you live in one of the big American cities that are often featured in films.
I'm pretty sure it is CGI using motion capture. So there is an aspect of "man in the suit" by having a motion capture actor playing the monster. But that's fairly common these days. Look at Smaug in The Hobbit movies. All motion capture.
I just read this about the creating of Godzilla.
A variety of techniques such as puppets, animatronics, and digital effects were used for Godzilla.
That reminded me of the Kaijus of Pacific Rim.
Quoting imdb:
"Approximately a hundred Kaijus and a hundred Jaegers were designed, but only a fraction of these appear in the film. Every week the filmmakers held a vote for their favorites."
"Though the giant monsters were always intended to be computer generated, all of their designs were expanded from the notion that they could be "worn as suits," like in traditional kaiju films."
I bet more Kaiju show up in the sequel. I just hope they make better use of the giant mecha.
Good grief. I just saw my prediction come true, then I discovered that a large chunk of my review got blown away. *_*

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


You've just created a coverletter , and made out a physical and mental effort to boost your entire future. A resume cover letter is vital when applying for your own employment. It's a valuable supplement that may help make your skills and knowledge stand out. You ought to bear in mind that the coverletter shouldn't be quite a lengthy document. In any case, examining cover letters that functioned can be an excellent means of obtaining inspiration. To assist you craft the ideal cover letter, we're supplying you with a few illustrations to reassess. The total letter must not be than four paragraphs. Prospecting letters are sort of cover letter. In spite of the significance of the covering correspondence, you'll find tons of people out there who do not understand that which they should install it. In case of this measure, it's crucial to send out a cover letter together with the restart. A resume cover letter is some thing that you mail with your resume, to an aide, outlining why you feel you are the ideal person to take the occupation which the company is offering. Nowadays you know why you will want cover letter, so I'll help you through creating one, incremental. Your resume cover letter is without a doubt among the absolute most important records when you are asking to your job. The cover letter, for you, is actually a superb evidence of the very simple fact he wishes a particular task. It really is critical that you simply customize just about every resume cover letter to the occupation which you're applying. Your correspondence provides you the power to sell yourself, and in case you genuinely sell your self then you definitely get yourself a good possibility of the rest of one's application currently being study. Locate the title of the person that will be reading the cover letter. Ahead of your resume, it is the the cover letter which will be seen also that is why it needs to be published together with extreme care. Eventually, no 2 insure letters ought are the specific similar. Classic protect letters are written to get a certain occupation or location you're deciding on. Companies don't really treatment. They exist to make cash. In emphasizing what you could do for the business, it is crucial that you have to understand what the organization needs are and what exactly they might require out of you. Show you are ready to add to the firm. Without the cover correspondence, the company supposes that you simply may be employing to every little business analyst job out therein rather than accepting the opportunity to employ to special small business analyst position which fits with your skill set as well as backdrop. All these need to get a company to become successful. Cover letters are written for any sort of job for a nutritional supplement to this resume. It is quite simple to be sure your coverletter is error-free. Your cover letter must not be too long. Finally, remember that it can be a great tool to allow you to have the correct small business advisor occupation. Even the absolute most usual form of cover letter is the conventional cover letter, sometimes known as an application letter. Internal cover letter assistance online is quite a simple means of having beyond the exact first stage since it's possible to find out cover letters and hints of one candidate and find out how they can be in a posture to write the 2 individually.Wish the correspondence to become excellent. In case the letter is part business and part informal, it's best to wait business matters . A covering letter is your sole which accompanies your CV when you are obtaining employment. The best method to compose a professional letter to a judge starts with understanding how to address all the letter. The key to establishing an excellent letter is knowing the particular intent and intent behind this letter and attempting to convey it to the recipient in a polite tone. A decent article correspondence follows several guidelines.
When It's potential to tie your You wait about to get a letter to get there. You also don't Have to Be Mid part of your correspondence is where you could be ready to set out exactly the Very first paragraph, make clear why you are writing this correspondence. Understanding just how exactly to compose a English letter has the ability to assist you get work, form stronger relationships and also far more. Producing letters in English is a rather valuable ability to acquire on your arsenal!
Things you'd like to produce and also provide some other proof to back your Letter into a present difficulty you'll find a better probability of acquiring it published. It is best when you should be able to deal with your letter to a certain person in an organization. A motivational letter is readily the most personalised and important document you'll be in a position to run to be able to send to a desired university, where you are going to get the chance to gift your self and give a great prospect!
Now you Reports correspond to this fellowship. Appropriate format so that sentences that are casual are not jammed into an Extremely formal style. In case you're writing several letters for your most Situation. In Addition, a friendly correspondence needs to be composed from the Even the The just one to compose a letter. Create a letter to somebody else in an similarly enticing positionyou know they're available, and that you'll find a great deal of people who are all prepared to speak to you! There is some thing special at crafting a lengthy letter to someone you really enjoy.
From the Exactly the precise same or slightly different things, and then submit them a day or two other apart, so the issue stays around the Letters web page for a time period. Utilize bullet points or even brief headings to create the letter better to see. There are plenty of means to compose an effective correspondence, and for that reason don't feel you need touse the precise style here. Writing an official correspondence is more scary. A formal letter of induction may be exhibited from the nomination procedure or at the induction ceremony.
Utilize Same candidates, check your last duplicates to ensure that the letter Bullet points when possible to make the letter much easier to read, and clearly say what action you are interested in getting the governor to undertake your behalf, such as requesting that he sign that a specific bill to lawenforcement. Preferably, an applicant's letters will offer a comprehensive image of their or her qualities and accomplishments rather than repeating precisely the exact same things over and over. If you are producing a correspondence for at least 1 candidate for exactly the specific identical fellowships, take note that committees will check out learn which pupil is ostensibly preferred.
A number of folks may compose letters to the Specific Very Same subject . Tip If you're sending many resumes it isn't simple to keep re-writing your cover letter. A cover letter usually includes a few paragraphs. When you haven't written a cover letter for your applications, then what you could do is search online for an excellent cover letter example.


The concept of aggregating data to understand privileged access is typically a labor-intensive, complicated, time consuming, and expensive process that tends to yield unquestionable results.
NorthStar Privilege Tracking does all the heavy lifting for you.
NorthStar gives you the ability to quantify the risk generated by excessive or misplaced privileges by leveraging data that already exists in the security and enterprise tools deployed in your environment. NorthStar provides visibility into all of the user privileges and entitlements across your infrastructure so you can quickly identify risks, spot compliance issues and make the right decisions to improve the effectiveness of your security posture.
Long gone are the days of the cumbersome tasks of manually gathering and analyzing data from disparate sources. NorthStar's comprehensive data, analytics and reports are refreshed through its automated processes, giving you the ability to track what people have access to and the changes in those privileges over time. This validates remediation is taking place in a timely manner and allows you to quickly identify new privileges that appear in your environment.
NorthStar is unique in the market as one of the only solutions to provide unified reporting across all levels of access in a single repository. Whether it is server privilege, file share, application, or even a badge to facility, all privileges both physical and virtual, can be tracked and reported on in a single pane of glass.
When the NorthStar Privilege Tracking module is used in conjunction with the Asset Tracking module, you gain valuable information on each of the resources in your environment. This empowers you with the ability to create new exposures to your business based on the number of privileged accounts.
Identity and access management solutions will give you a picture of what should be in place, whereas NorthStar focuses on what is truly in place making it the perfect compliment to your IAM solution.
By tracking people and their associated user accounts, where those accounts have privileged access, and what applications they are associated with in near real-time, NorthStar reporting and visualizations provide you with the actionable information you need to efficiently deal with the complexities of user access management, insider threats and compliance requirements.
Beyond each detailed list, each person has a MASTER record with the consolidated information that is pulled from multiple sources across your environment that can be viewed.
When viewing a person's MASTER record, you can view the Login IDs they own, what Groups they are a part of, and what Entitlements they have to the different Resources across your environment.


The weekly tournament out of Conley Bottom is canceled. I hoped the ramp would be fixed and we would have a great weekend to fish, but looks like a 4wd is the only sure bet to launch there right now.
The weekly tournament out of Burnside should still be running. Rick Stevens has been running that one for several weeks. I suspect it is a go now that the state has been doing some work on the ramp.
Pass this along to anyone that has been fishing with us.


Please include information for each child.
To be placed with adults close to your age?
To be placed with adults with similar interests?
To be placed with families with children of similar age?
The following section contains optional questions, however, the more information provided and the better we can match you up to meet your needs and interests.
What are your expectations of a Havurah?
Anything else you think would help us place you in a Havurah which meets your needs and interests?


Phones have really come a long way when it comes to photography and videography, and oftentimes we forget and neglect the power we have right in our hands! I'm guilty of this because I always complain about NOT having a vlogging camera, then there's my husband saying, USE YOUR IPHONE! He's right! My iPhone is more than capable of shooting great videos, it's extremely light and convenient to use, and it is actually what I have been using in my past few vlogs!
If you watch a lot of YouTubers, you already know what I'm talking about. Having a tripod makes vlogging so much easier! Not only does it help you grip your phone or camera better, it allows you to have different perspectives, as well as get static shots. The one that I have and personally love using is this one from Manfrotto.
The ones that I carry in my bag are these ones from Photojojo! What I love about this charger is that it has four USB slots, so it's very group-friendly.
Now, if you don't have the luxury to borrow electricity from a coffee shop or restaurant, having a Power Bank is the next best option! If you have this, you have the power, literally! This Photojojo Power Bank allows you to never be low on battery. And like the wall charger, this one is able to charge more than one device (two devices) at once!
This is optional but I highly recommend it! If you have been watching my few recent vlogs, you've already seen my Photojojo Wide Angle Lens in action. iPhone camera lenses just give a different look and feel which sometimes help with your video's overall message. What makes the Photojojo lens more special than the other iPhone lenses in the market right now, is its clip-on ability, which allows us to use the lens on both the front and the back cameras of our phones. To me, that is simply genius! No need for a special iPhone case that has a built-in bulky lens. The Photojojo Everyday Lens can be used on a naked phone, or even with the fattest of cases.
Last but definitely not least, a little baggy to house all your little gadgets! This gizmo bag from Photojojo has so many pockets and compartments that can hold all your loose electronic stuff. Using a gadget bag like this helps minimize the stress that tangled cords bring, and it's nice to have all your gadgets in one place!
So those were my TOP 5 iPhone Vlogging Essentials, and I hope that you learned a few tips and tricks when it comes to mobile vlogging.
Find the giveaway post on my feed, and like it.
Tag as many friends as you want. One friend per comment.
Winner will be announced in three days on Instagram, September 30th.
PS: Only public accounts are able to join so it's easy for me to tally entries. Open worldwide.
What is your favorite vlogging camera? Do you use your iPhone like I do?
DISCLAIMER: This post is in collaboration with Photojojo, but as always, all thoughts and opinions expressed here are entirely my own.


text:
package monitor

import (
	"sort"

	"github.com/xmidt-org/webpa-common/service"
)

// Filter represents a preprocessing strategy for discovered service instances
type Filter func([]string) []string

// NopFilter does nothing.  It returns the slice of instances as is.
func NopFilter(i []string) []string {
	return i
}

// NewNormalizeFilter returns a Filter that uses service.NormalizeInstance to ensure that each instance
// is a valid URI with scheme and port (where applicable).  The defaultScheme is used if an instance has
// no scheme, e.g. "localhost:8080".
func NewNormalizeFilter(defaultScheme string) Filter {
	return func(original []string) []string {
		if len(original) == 0 {
			return original
		}

		filtered := make([]string, 0, len(original))
		for _, o := range original {
			if normalized, err := service.NormalizeInstance(defaultScheme, o); err == nil {
				filtered = append(filtered, normalized)
			}
		}

		sort.Strings(filtered)
		return filtered
	}
}

var defaultFilter = NewNormalizeFilter(service.DefaultScheme)

// DefaultFilter returns the global default Filter instance.
func DefaultFilter() Filter {
	return defaultFilter
}

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


text:
Who is a python developer?
A python developer codes, designs, deploys, and debugs computer applications using python programming. They typically work on the server-side or back-end of development projects.
But with the arrival of data science and machine learning, they have started working to develop the front-side projects as well.
As a python developer, you would develop an application for your employer, design the framework for your code, construct tools to get the job done, create websites, or launch new services. Python developers thus develop applications, assure the quality of applications or test the project.
Python is so popular that top companies such as Google, Spotify, and Pinterest use it for their back-end development.
The job market for software developers, quality assurance analysts, and testers is projected to grow 22% from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations as per the US Bureau of Labour and Statistics.
Has coding become second nature to you? Do you wish to become a python developer?
Read on to learn about the job of a python developer in-depth and answer the following FAQs:
Why is Python preferred?
What is a python developer's salary?
What are the python developer skills for freshers?
How to become a python developer step by step?
How to become a python developer in 3 months?
What are the python developer jobs for freshers?
Why Python Developers are in Demand?
In October 2021, Python ended a two-decade hegemony of C as ranked on the TIOBE index based on its popularity. This is an enormous feat for a programming language.
30% of developers in Stack Overflow Survey wish to learn Python, making it the most wanted language for the 4th consecutive year.
Some questions would now arise in your mind. Why is Python preferred so much? Why are Python developers in demand?
Python is an cross-platform open-source programming language. It works with Mac OS X, Windows, Raspberry Pi, and Linux. It completes commands using new lines rather than parentheses. It employs whitespace to describe the scope of loops, classes, and functions rather than curly brackets.
For debugging the program, the interpreter will trigger an exception if a flaw in the code is discovered. The interpreter prints a stack trace if no errors are identified. The debugger further helps the developer with:
Examining both the global and local variables.
Setting breakpoints
Evaluating arbitrary expressions
Reviewing code line by line
Further python has low development costs and is rendered suitable for machine learning tasks. Python is preferred over other programming languages for multiple reasons:
It is preferred over Java as it allows changes to the structure of the code at runtime rather than simply during compilation.
It is preferred over PHP as it allows for better readability and versatility.
It is preferred over Ruby for its simplicity and technology.
How Much Does Python Developer Make in 2022?
The national average salary for a Python Developer in the United States is $96,890 per year, according to Glassdoor, with salaries ranging from $65,000 to $107,000. The jr python developer salary is $65,000 on average per year. Freelance python developer salary varies from project to project.
Which Are the Required Skills for Python Developer Jobs?
The python developer job description contains technical qualifications for developers to be efficient in. Some of the python developer jobs skills are:
Expert in frameworks like Django and Flask, among others.
Comprehensive understanding of essential Python concepts, packaging of code, it's release, and it's deployment
Knowledge of server-side languages and databases is required.
Proficient in conditional, circles and control statements.
Familiarity with Git, SVN, etc.
Knowledge of managing multi-process setups.
Grasp in Object Relational Mapper and more libraries.
Skilled in using debugging tools such as Selenium
Proficient in web frameworks
Expertise in HTML5, JS, CSS3
Developers should also have specific soft skills, such as:
Excellent problem-solving skills
Expert in project & time management
Goal-Oriented, Collaborative and Innovative
Data security protocols and its ramifications
Also Read: What Skills to Put on a Resume?
How to get a Python Development Job in 2022?
The market is becoming competitive, as more and more professionals study Python and get python developer jobs. So, be clear with a roadmap to achieve results faster and get a job.
Educational Qualification Required For Python Developer Jobs
First, you must select whether you will pursue a formal computer science degree. A degree is suggested for candidates who have the time and desire to go deeply into computer science theory. It is an essential requirement for some companies, but they can forego it if they have a robust experience and portfolio.
So, a degree can be desirable but not mandatory for getting entry level python developer jobs.
Attend Boot Camps
Another way of getting python jobs is to join a development boot camp. A boot camp gives you access to a hands-on experience that lasts months and provides you with a solid foundation for coding with Python. They also help you network since you'll meet peers that might open a door for you in the future or mentors that might help you land a job. A certain outcome of a boot camp is a strong portfolio to help you get junior python developer jobs.
Pro Tip: Check out this Udemy boot camp to enhance your skills.
Job Opportunities of a Python Developer
A professional who understands the foundations of Python may wear several hats.
The following are the possible Python developer jobs:
Also Read: How to Draft a Resume for Python Developer Jobs?
This is one of the most straightforward professions you can have after learning Python. What exactly does a Python programmer do?
A few major responsibilities are as follows:
Create websites
Resolve issues relating to data analytics
Create code that is reusable and efficient.
Improve data algorithms.
Implement data security and protection.
It's ideal for folks who enjoy dealing with large volumes of data and deducing meaning from it. Pandas, SciPy, and other Python libraries come in helpful in achieving this task. Hence, organizations are seeking Python experts for data analyst roles.
Product managers play a critical role in helping businesses understand the market and why building one product is better than another. They investigate the market, look for new features connected to a specific product or category, and advocate for the building of specific items based on facts. Data is a critical component of their work.
This is why most firms are searching for product managers who are python experts these days.
Job listings for machine learning engineers have surged by more than 330 percent in the previous two years. A machine learning engineer builds and trains machines, programs, and other computer-based systems to make predictions using their gained information.
Python is the best programming language for machine learning because of its ability to work with data automation and algorithms. So, you will be given precedence over other candidates if you know Python.
Python is the most popular programming language, and Python Jobs are plenty. It is increasingly being used by the top companies of the world for their back-end development.
Python has simplified syntax, which gives more emphasis on natural language. So, python codes can be easily written and executed much faster.
It is easy to learn and hence the first choice for new developers.
You can go about a formal way of becoming a python developer by pursuing a computer science degree or joining a boot camp to gain relevant skills and exposure.
Technical key skills and soft skills both are required to become an efficient python developer.
After gaining the required exposure, apply for roles such as QA tester, software developer, software engineer, data analyst, data scientist, machine learning engineer, and product manager.
Visit Hiration's AI powered resume building tool for a smooth resume building experience. We provide 24/7 online chat support.
You can additionally reach out to us at support@hiration.com for any professional queries.
Simple Resume Format: Stand Out in the US Job Market in 2023
It's crucial to make a strong first impression and a simple resume format will help the hiring manager quickly identify the most important information, increasing the chances of the resume being selected for further review.
Follow Up Email After Interview: The Complete 2023 Guide with Examples
Whether it is sending a thank you note or requesting updates about the job, a few things should be kept in mind before you decide to send the email while curating a follow-up email.
Job Python Developer Jobs: How to Be Job Ready in 2022?
Python Developer Jobs: How to Be Job Ready in 2022?


Print Page - Where is the link to listen to full song No Line on the Horizon that was played?
Title: Where is the link to listen to full song No Line on the Horizon that was played?
searching youtube and all the usual suspects, c'mon fans, i know you've got something?


Cooperate. Always Try. Do Your Best!
Thoroughgood. Where Seagulls…Learn to Fly!
Encouraging words on hallway signs hang high above the heads of preschoolers walking hand-in-hand with their parents to room 33. The future Seagulls are greeted by smiling Thoroughgood Elementary teachers and invited to find a seat on a colorful rug adorned with animals and other objects from A to Z.
Speech-language pathologist Kathy Scott leads families to kindergarten classrooms.
"Why don't you sit on the square with the zebra, Joey," a teacher encourages, reading the nametag on the child's paper headband.
"And Wesley," exclaims a voice from the floor.
Wesley smiles broadly and adjusts his Pete the Cat crown.
Kathy Scott, Thoroughgood's speech-language pathologist, welcomes the group to the school's kindergarten readiness program. It is designed to engage children and their parents in interactive learning activities focused on math, reading and technology in order to prepare children for the transition to kindergarten. To support this program, Scott was awarded an innovative learning grant from the Virginia Beach Education Foundation (VBEF).
Reading specialist Annette Conley shows children the book they get to take home.
As two dozen children made themselves comfortable on the classroom rug, Scott highlighted for parents various pamphlets and resources in a readiness packet they all received. "Phonemic awareness is important for early readers," she stressed when referencing a document with early reading and writing tips. Scott then shared that each child would receive a free copy of the book, "Pete the Cat," that they were about to read together.
"It has stickers and a poster," she said.
"I can read it tonight?" an excited child asked loud enough for all to hear.
Attention turned to the classroom whiteboard as a cheerful recorded voice told the story of how Pete the Cat convinced a friend that Valentine's Day "is cool." Large, colorful pages flipped on the screen featuring Pete and his homemade cards for friends.
Children used glue, stickers and crayons to make their own valentines.
The whole group reading session was followed by small group activities in three kindergarten classrooms. In room 35, children counted and sorted candy hearts by color. Table 34 featured iPads for the pre-schoolers to try assorted apps. Children staying in room 33 worked with parents to make Valentine's Day cards like Pete the Cat did for his special friends.
"Can I get your picture?" asked one parent.
No encouragement or direction is needed in room 34 as children whiz through iPad apps like digital natives.
A math activity involved counting and sorting a bag of candy conversation hearts.
Zigrang is especially looking forward to the final readiness session this spring because it will be a community outreach event held at the Bayville Park shelter. Engaging parents and children outside of the school setting is another opportunity to try to reach every preschool child in her school's attendance zone.
Scott and her Thoroughgood colleagues hope the skills the children practice in the one-hour session are extended to home and that the materials children receive will be used in future family interactions. She knows that school readiness is a partnership.
Visit vbef.org to learn more about the Virginia Beach Education Foundation and the grants it awards to support innovative and creative learning programs.


Glaisher was the eldest son of James Glaisher, an astronomer who was also interested in the calculation of numerical tables. His given names were derived from those of his father and his father's colleagues in the founding of the British Meteorological Society, S. C. Whitbread and John Lee.
Glaisher attended St. Paul's School, London (1858–1867), and Trinity College, Cambridge, where he graduated as second wrangler in 1871. Elected to a fellowship and appointed an assistant tutor at Trinity, he remained there the rest of his life. He never married.
A tall, slim, upright man who retained good health until his last few years, Glaisher enjoyed walking, bicycling, collecting, travel (often in the United States), and teaching as well as mathematical research and participation in the meetings of scientific societies. He became an authority on English pottery, writing parts of several books on the subject and leaving his fine collection to the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge. Glaisher was active in the British Association for the Advancement of Science, as president in 1900 and as a member of several committees. He was the "reporter," as well as a member—along with A. Cayley, G. G. Stokes, W. Thomson, and H. J. S. Smith—of the Committee on Mathematical Tables. Its 175-page Report, containing much historical and bibliographical data, appeared in 1873.
Glaisher's honors included memberships in the councils of the Royal Society (for three different periods), the London Mathematical Society, and the Royal Astronomical Society (from 1874 until his death), as well as the presidency of the last two societies. Cambridge University awarded him the new D.Sc. degree in 1887, and Trinity College of Dublin and Victoria University of Manchester awarded him honorary D.Sc. degrees. Glaisher was an honorary fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, of the Manchester Literary and Philosophical Society, and of the National Academy of Sciences, Washington. He was awarded the De Morgan Medal of the London Mathematical Society in 1908 and the Sylvester Medal of the Royal Society in 1913.
Glaisher published nearly 400 articles and notes but never a book of his own. The nearest he came was the Report noted above, the Collected Mathematical Papers of Henry John Stephen Smith, which he edited, and volumes VIII and IX of the Mathematical Tables of the British Association for the Advancement of Science, published in 1940. The latter were revisions and extensions of number theoretical tables (divisors, Euler's Φ function and its inverse, and others) which he had completed in 1884.
Glaisher served as editor of two journals, Messenger of Mathematics (1871–1928) and Quarterly Journal of Mathematics (from 1878 until his death). G. H. Hardy wrote, "A generation of well known English mathematicians began their careers as authors in the Messenger." and stated that Glaisher was "... underestimated as a mathematician. He wrote a great deal of very uneven quality, and he was old-fashioned, but the best of his work is really good." He applied to number theory, especially to representations by sums of squares, the properties of special functions, especially elliptic modular functions.
Glaisher's interest in students and publications affected American mathematics. He befriended an American student at Cambridge, Thomas S. Fiske, and took him to meetings of the London Mathematical Society. When he returned to Columbia University, Fiske organized the New York Mathematical Society (later the American Mathematical Society) in 1888 and copied the format of the Messenger when the Bulletin of the New York Mathematical Society was initiated.
Forsyth's characterization of Glaisher as "a mathematical stimulus to others rather than a pioneer" seems sound.
I. Original Works. For lists of papers see Poggendorff, III, 524–525; IV, 502; V, 427–428; VI, 900.
For Glaisher's contributions to number theory, see the author index in Leonard Eugene Dickson, History of the Theory of Numbers (New York, 1934). "On Riccati's Equation and its Transformations and on Some Definite Integrals Which Satisfy Them," is in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London, 172 , pt. 3 (1882), 759–828. His article on the history of plus and minus signs appeared in Messenger of Mathematics, vol. 51 (1922).
II. Secondary Literature. A. R. Forsyth published a biography in Journal of the London Mathematical Society, 4, pt. 2, no. 14 (Apr. 1929), 101–112, repr. in Proceedings of the Royal Society, 126A, no. A802 (22 Jan. 1929), i–xi, with a portrait facing p. i. Forsyth also wrote the biography in Dictionary of National Biography. 1922–1930 (London, 1937), pp. 339–340, which records that there is a pencil drawing of Glaisher by Francis Dodd in Trinity College, Cambridge.
See also H. H. Turner, "James Whitbread Lee Glaisher," in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 89 (Feb. 1929), 300–308; and G. H. Hardy, "Dr. Glaisher and the Messenger of Mathematics," in Messenger of Mathematics, 58 (1929), 159–160.
"Glaisher, James Whitbread Lee." Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography. . Encyclopedia.com. 19 Apr. 2019 <https://www.encyclopedia.com>.


text:
The 5 Most Anticipated Film Adaptations of 2021
By f14January 14, 2021October 22nd, 2021No Comments
Every article published in the beginning of 2021 is going to begin with reminding its audience what a weird year 2020 was, and this article is certainly no exception, because HOLY CRAP, what a weird as hell year in every single aspect.
But, for this article, I am going to focus solely on the film industry—specially, how future releases have become so difficult to predict. With 2020 we have learned release dates are tentative at best. A lot of the films on this list were intended to see the light of day in 2020, but…here we are, fresh into 2021, with everything delayed. I cannot promise every movie listed here will actually come out in 2021, but it's pretty likely, especially with the latest HBO Max controversy. There are other movies in the works that MIGHT come out this year, but I did not feature them in this article due to lack of commitment on the marketing side of things. For instance, surely Scorsese's adaptation of David Grann's KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON is set to come out sometime soon, right? And what about Claire Denis's adaptation of Denis Johnson's THE STARS AT NOON?
Oh, I am maaaybe looking forward to the film adaptation of my own novella, WE NEED TO DO SOMETHING, but it's probably in poor taste to list it in this article—plus, who knows at this point when it's even going to come out. I hope in 2021! At the time of this writing, it's still in post-production. Read about how I got it adapted HERE.
So, with that out of the way, here are some UPCOMING 2021 film adaptations I am very excited to eventually watch, whenever they actually come out. Fingers crossed it's this year.
5. THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOW
Let's start with one of many films originally scheduled for 2020. THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOW is a book I love to talk about, due to the batshit controversy behind its author, Daniel Mallory (writing under the name "A. J. Finn"). If you are not already familiar, please go read this insane NEW YORKER piece immediately. The book itself is something I haven't read, although some folks have claimed the plot bears strong similarities to SAVING APRIL (2016) and COPYCAT (1995). The film adaptation, directed by Joe Wright (DARKEST HOUR), stars Amy Adams, Gary Oldman, and Anthony Mackie. What has me excited for this movie, however, is who they hired to write the screenplay: Tracy "the GOAT" Letts. If you aren't familiar with Tracy Letts, you haven't truly lived. One of the best playwrights to have ever graced this planet with his presence, he's responsible for brilliant works you've probably read and/or seen like BUG, KILLER JOE, and AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY (he wrote both the plays and screenplay adaptations). If this movie is good, it will be because of Tracy Letts. Mark my words. THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOW is set to launch on Netflix sometime in early 2021.
4. FRENCH EXIT
Patrick deWitt is an author I discovered sometime last year, in anticipation of his other recent adaptation: THE SISTERS BROTHERS. If you haven't read and watched THE SISTERS BROTHERS, go do that, you fool! Both the book and the film are truly excellent ways to spend your time. So, it's no surprise that I am eager to check out the upcoming adaptation of his other novel, FRENCH EXIT, directed by Azazel Jacobs (THE LOVERS) and written for the screen by deWitt. I haven't read this novel yet, but I own it and plan to crack it open soon. The brief plot synopsis for the film reads as follows: "A close-to-penniless widow moves to Paris with her son and cat, who also happens to be her reincarnated husband." Michelle Pfeiffer (SCARFACE) plays the widow, with Lucas Hedges (LADY BIRD) playing the son. From looking at the other credits listed, I am 95% sure Tracy "the GOAT" Letts voices the cat, which rules. It is currently scheduled to be theatrically released in the United States on February 12, 2021, but…again, who actually knows if that's going to happen anymore.
3. BLONDE
Whenever I research one of these lists, I find myself feeling like an absolute ignorant idiot person. Did you know Joyce Carol Oates wrote a novel chronicling the inner life of Marilyn Monroe? Because I sure didn't! But alas, in 2000 she published BLONDE, and now Andrew Dominik (THE ASSASSINATION OF JESSE JAMES BY THE COWARD ROBERT FORD and KILLING THEM SOFTLY) has adapted it into a film starring Ana de Armas (BLADE RUNNER 2049, KNIVES OUT, etc) as Monroe, with a hell of a backup cast consisting of people like Adrien Brody, Julianne Nicholson, Garret Dillahunt, and Scoot McNairy, among many others. I love Dominik's work with a passion, and he has more than proven when you want a book competently adapted, he's the man you turn to. I predict this will be fantastic, and I haven't even read the book yet. Look for it to drop on Netflix sometime this year.
2. CHERRY
Many people first heard about this movie only recently, after Variety published one of the dumbest posters anybody's ever seen. If you somehow missed this truly hilarious image, do not fear: everything posted on the Internet lives forever.
Evidently, this was not the actual poster Variety received from the film's marketing department. Instead, it was a "digital misprint" on Variety's end. It was promptly fixed to the correct poster, but not before the entirety of Twitter got a chance to dunk on it. Not to get too QAnon, but I personally suspect this was an intentional mistake planned out to gain extra attention. The best way to attract ultimate attention to anything on the Internet is by hilariously screwing something up, and this CHERRY poster fiasco is almost…too perfect, you know? Anyway. I read the novel back when it came out in 2018. The author, Nico Walker, wrote it while serving time in a federal prison for bank robbery. The novel tells the story of an unnamed narrator dropping out of college, enlisting in the military, falling in love, getting addicted to opioids, and becoming a bank robber. I thought it was very good, and I'm looking forward to the adaptation starring Tom Holland and directed by the Russo brothers. CHERRY is scheduled to be released in theaters on February 26, 2021, and on Apple TV+ on March 12, 2021.
This is probably the Big One everybody's excited to watch. Based on Frank Herbert's iconic 1965 novel, Denis Villeneuve (BLADE RUNNER 2049) will be releasing the first part of a planned two-film adaptation in October, playing in theaters while also simultaneously streaming on HBO Max. The cast is…well, pretty insane. Check it out: Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Zendaya, David Dastmalchian, Chang Chen, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Charlotte Rampling, Jason Momoa, and Javier Bardem. After BLADE RUNNER 2049, I am fully confident this movie is going to kick ass. The good news is you have like nine months still until it comes out, which should be exactly enough time to go read the source material (unrelated, it is also an adequate amount of time to conceive a child).
Max Booth III is the Editor-in-Chief of Perpetual Motion Machine, the Managing Editor of Dark Moon Digest, and the host of two podcasts: Ghoulish and Castle Rock Radio. He's the author of Touch the Night, Carnivorous Lunar Activities, and several other novels. Follow him on Twitter @GiveMeYourTeeth or visit him at www.TalesFromTheBooth.com. He lives in Texas.
More from Max Booth: 8 Musicians Who Also Published Fiction.
Need a book trailer? Film 14 offers book trailers for authors and services such as audiobook recording, book cover design, and more! Check us out here, or shoot us an email! Want to make your own book trailer? Check out our free guide!
Book Trailer MakersFilm 14
Most-viewed book trailers
What do book trailers cost?
What is an Author Video?
Book trailer case study Pt 1
How to make a book trailer
Tips for book trailer makers
Book trailer distribution
How to market book trailers
7 inspiring book trailers
Book trailers for memoirs
Analytics for book trailers
Book trailers with millions of views
How to use book trailers to pitch to Netflix
Half Bad
Monument 14: Savage Drift
The Atlantis Gene
Summit Lake
The Land Without Color
The Whipping Club
Secret Keeper
Red Hotel
Without Expiration
The 10 Most-Viewed Book Trailers of All Time (UPDATED)!
12 Free Videos that are Better than an MFA in Creative Writing
21 Short Films Based On Short Stories
Archives Select Month December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 June 2022 May 2022 March 2022 February 2022 January 2022 December 2021 November 2021 October 2021 September 2021 August 2021 July 2021 June 2021 May 2021 April 2021 March 2021 February 2021 January 2021 December 2020 November 2020 September 2020 August 2020 July 2020 June 2020 May 2020 April 2020 January 2020 December 2019 November 2019 April 2019 February 2019 December 2018 November 2018 October 2018 June 2018 May 2018 March 2018 January 2018 December 2017 October 2017 June 2017 May 2017 March 2017 January 2017 December 2016 November 2016 August 2016 June 2016 May 2016 April 2016 March 2016 February 2016 January 2016
Previous PostThe Future Of 'Chinatown': Ben Affleck's Film Adaptation Of 'The Big Goodbye' and Robert Towne's Netflix Prequel
Next PostYA Fantasy Trilogy 'The Girl at Midnight' Series To Be Adapted
The Evolution Of 'Dune'
f14November 8, 2021
Adaptationblog post
How 'Fight Club' Sparked A Reading Revolution on Fox's Dime
f14October 31, 2021
Once Upon A Time…In Hollywood: The Novelization


Just a reminder: The 2018 Toyotafest is tomorrow, June 2 at Marina Green Park in Long Beach, California. It promises to be the largest one yet. There are over 550 slabs of Aichi steel registered for this event, vendors, special displays, as well as official presences from Toyota and Lexus.
Note that Toyotafest moved to a new location last year, the aforementioned Marina Green Park. It's no longer at the Queen Mary. The new location has allowed the organizers to accommodate many more cars than before.
JNC will be there as well, so be sure to stop by our booth and say hello.
Admission is free, and the show goes from 9 am to 3 pm.
One day I will make the long trek over and witness this spectacle first hand!
Oh cool. Now I can walk to there, instead of bike to the Queen Mary.
Этот важный веб сайт , он рассказывает про kover-samolet.com.ua.


text:
List of bookmakers and sportsbooks that offer Casino at their website.
Betspawn Review
Betspawn is one of the youngest bookmakers of the world market and it was founded only to take bets on cybersports events.
Redbet Review
The bookmaker started its activity in 2002 and was founded by the programmers group from Sweden. The company appeared in the world Internet network in 2004 when its website was created.
Guts Review
Guts is a very young European bookmaking company specialized in online entertainment. It is managed by the professional team and is focused mostly on customer care. That is why the company does its best to provide the clients better playing conditions. The bookmaker initially offered only casino options for online playing. But in 2014 the section with sporting bets was launched.
Dafabet Review
Dafabet is a young bookmaking company founded in 2004 in Philippines. The licenses which the company has were issued by Philippines and the Isle of Man. Dafabet has no outlets, so it is oriented on the online users. First of all, the focus is made on the Asian market.
BetBright Review
The bookmakers with a modern website design gradually outcome lots of reputable and experienced competitors with less creative approach. And the Irish bookmaking company BetBright belongs to this kind of bookmakers. The betting company works according to the British license, what has a positive influence on its activity and is oriented on the British players.
Mobilbet Review
Considering the speed of technology development, nowadays it is already hard to imagine bookmakers who don't bother providing an access to their websites via smartphones and tablets. The Mobilbet bookie is not an exception and it's clear even from its name that this bookie is trying to be as mobile-friendly as possible.
Doxxbet Review
The bookmaking company Doxxbet has an important advantage which lies in its honesty and reliability. All other factors can be considered average in comparison with other companies.


text:
North Carolina Tar Heels vs Virginia Tech Hokies 12/4/2022 Expert Picks, Tips and Game Preview
The NCAAM hoops action is back at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, Virginia. The North Carolina Tar Heels will face the Virginia Tech Hokies on Sunday afternoon at 3 PM ET. The No. 18 North Carolina Tar Heels opened the season as the top-ranked team in the NCAA Men's Basketball after battling for the title game in April. The Tar Heels began their title quest with five straight wins but looked mediocre in wins over Gardner Webb and Portland. Quality teams over the past week of action proved their weakness against the sloppy plays against weaker squads. They lost to Iowa State and then to No. 18 Alabama to close out the Phil Knight Legacy Event. That awry plays rolled over into a non-conference road match at Indiana on Wednesday; the Hoosiers picked up a decisive 77-65 win.
The North Carolina Tar Heels are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 matches with the Hokies.
North Carolina is 16-4 SU in their last 20 games against Virginia Tech.
The Tar Heels are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games on the road.
The total stayed UNDER in 5 of North Carolina's last 7 games on the road against Virginia Tech.
Meanwhile, the Virginia Tech Hokies are 7-1, 5-0 at home, and are in 4th place in the Atlantic Coast Conference. The Hokies' offense is averaging 78 points, 34 rebounds, and 15 assists per game. Virginia Tech's defense allows 65 points and is averaging 3.5 blocks, and 4.5 steals. The team's toughest game was with the Penn State Nittany Lions in the middle of November where the Hokies escaped with a 61-59 win as 3-point favorites. Following the victory, Virginia Tech lost to Charleston as a 6-point favorite. After this, the team recovered to the winning column to beat Charleston Southern, and Minnesota.
Virginia Tech's top scorer had exactly 17 points in four consecutive wins, strange isn't it? Sean Pedulla had 17 points in the 67-57 win over Minnesota. Pedulla leads the team with 17.1 points per game after sinking 8 of 13 in FG shooting against the Golden Gophers. The Hokies' offense lit up the scoreboard this season, ranking the team No. 23 nationally in effective field goal percentage (56.3). The Hokies are sixth in the country in turnovers at 14% of their possessions.
The total remained UNDER in 13 of Virginia Tech's last 18 matches with the Tar Heels.
Virginia Tech is 6-0 SU in their last 6 games at home.
The total stayed UNDER in 5 of the Hokies' last 7 home games against North Carolina.
#18 North Carolina Tar Heels vs Virginia Tech Hokies. The NCAAB pick for this game is the Virginia Tech Hokies. Virginia Tech is 4-0 at home this season. The Tar Heels have 3 losses and are 0-4 ATS on the road. This will be a close game but the Hokies will separate late in the 2nd quarter. Prediction: Virginia Tech will win and cover the spread and the total goes over 79-71.
NCAAB Starting Time: 3:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Cassell Coliseum, VA
Date: Sunday, December 4, 2022
TV: ACC Network
NCAAB Odds: North Carolina Tar Heels -4
NCAAB Totals: 142.5


This is the "season of the baby" for many of my girlfriends, and it is quite a BLUE season! Lots of bouncing baby boys to join our crew, and we are so excited.
Saturday we hosted a baby shower for a very special girlfriend and it was just perfect. There were eleven hostesses, so we all brought a little bit to the table. The yarn wreath I made earlier this winter made a repeat performance, this time on the mantel and with a slightly different decoration.
...along with cupcakes and her very favorite, chocolate chip cookies!
We had a mimosa station set up for everyone at the wet bar along with sparkling water and a separate coffee station.
We also used the pacifiers I used at the previous shower. These were a crazy lucky find at the dollar store, and they make such a fun impact when strung with fishing line from a chandelier!
Mommy arrived looking oh-so-cute in her yellow tights and fuschia flats!
We kept the brunch theme and had some breakfast casseroles and fresh fruit.
Even though I'm not a mom, I just love oohing and aahing over all of the sweet baby things! I used to babysit all of the time and was a nanny all throughout my college summers. Kiddos absolutely steal my heart. I feel so fortunate that we have a lot of new little people that are joining our circle of friends.
Congrats Kim, can't wait to meet that precious boy and kiss his sweet face!
Such a pretty shower! I love all of the decor!
What a great shower! I'm at the time of my life where if my friends are having babies it's not shocking (but it's still so surprising to me!). I'm sure your friend really appreciated all of the love you all showered her with!
Lovely shower! My sister is having a baby and I'm just beginning to start planning the shower for April. Will definitely be using your posts as inspiration!
Great job once again! You definitely know how to throw a gorgeous party!
Adorable! What a cute shower! That diaper cake is so stinking wonderful! This makes me want another baby!
Another beautiful baby shower! How fun to have 11 hostesses!
2. The pacifiers hanging from the chandelier. What a fab idea!
Love your jacket/poncho, too! You are VERY chic! Looking forward to following your blog!
What a sweet shower! I love seeing all the fellow moms-to-be in the group shot.