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Thomas E. Farrell and Mrs. R. F. Wilson
Farrell Obituary
Thomas E. Farrell, whose funeral was held at the First Presbyterian church on Thursday, April 6, was a true son of Erin, born at Scotstown, County Monaghan, Ireland, the 17th of September, 1887. His father William also had been born in Scotstown and his mother, Jane Gilbert Farrell, in the same county at Castleblainey. Coming to this country at 21 years of age, he was united in marriage with Miss Elsie M. Farnsworth and set up his home. The Farrells had three sons and a daughter. Mr. Farrell found employment with the Union Pacific railroad and had been stationed at Stromsburg and at Platte Center in addition to his sixteen years here in Madison. Many railroading friends, including the assistant division superintendent from Omaha, were present at his funeral. Source: excerpts from Madison Star-Mail Thursday, April 13, 1950 on page 1.
Sister of Tom Farrell Dies in Lincoln Hotel
Mrs. T. E. Farrell accompanied her husband's brother-in-law, R. F. Wilson, to Minneapolis Saturday for the funeral of Mrs. Wilson sometime this week.
The death of Mrs. R. F. Wilson of Minneapolis occurred just nine days after she had attended the funeral of her brother, Tom Farrell, here at Madison. With her husband she had gone on to Lincoln and was taken by a heart attack while staying at the Hotel Cornhusker. Source: Madison Star-Mail, Thursday, April 20, 1950 on page 1.
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Dick Washington
Funeral services for Dick Washington, colored chef of Norfolk and credited by some with being the original Cream of Wheat man were held at 2:30 Monday afternoon at Wolt's Funeral Home, Pastor Lillie Hayes presiding. Pallbearers were: Louis Harvey, Bert King, Robert Dean, Jordan Blakely, Henry Jones and Richard Bentley.
Mr. Washington died Thursday afternoon in a local hospital where he was taken when diabetes with which he had suffered became severe. Although for many years a cook, he was employed in the Hullinger Barber shop prior to death. He had made Norfolk his home for thirty-five years coming here from Iowa. One daughter, Mrs. Birbie White of Burlington, Ia., survives and was present at the funeral. Source: The Norfolk Daily News, Wednesday, March 16, 1927, page 2.
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Clyde Williams
Note from Clyde Williams
Young Man wrote, "I'm leaving in a Hurry, " Just Before Death
I am leaving in a hurry. That is a joke.—-Clyde Williams.
This was the strangely coincidental note on a postal card which came to a Norfolk friend yesterday from Clyde Williams, the Norfolk young man who was killed under a train at Cheyenne, Wyo., and who wrote this postal and mailed it evidently only a short time before he was run over. Another note was received by the dead boy.s mother. This note was written after he had been hurt, and while he was being taken to a hospital. He succumbed enroute to the hospital and, it is said, begged those about him to end his suffering by taking his life. The remains arrived last night for burial tomorrow afternoon. Source: The Norfolk Daily News, Sat. August 25, 1906, page 8
How Clyde Williams Died
First Information Giving Details, is Brought Here.
Fell From Top of a Box Car.
Walking Along the Top of the Train, From Caboose to Engine, a Sudden Sharp Curve Made Him Lose Balance—H. L. Doughty Investigated.
Accurate and definite details of the death of Clyde Williams, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Williams of Norfolk, who was killed under a train near Cheyenne some days ago, were brought to the parents here today for the first time by H. L. Doughty, deputy for the Highland Noble order, who has just returned from Cheyenne, where he went for the purpose of investigating the death in connection with insurance held by the deceased in his company.
Clyde was in the employ of the Union Pacific railroad company at the time of his death, as he had been for some time previous. He, with two companions, left Cheyenne on a night freight train bound for Laramie, as they were due to go to work at Laramie the next morning. They started out by riding in the caboose. Clyde was acquainted with the fireman in the engine which drew the train and , and shortly after leaving Cheyenne, he started to walk from the caboose to the engine, over the tops of the cars, in order to ride with the fireman.
Thrown Off at a Sharp Curve
There is a very sharp curve in the track about two miles west of Cheyenne and it was at this point that the young man, losing his balance when the train swerved suddenly, fell down between two cars and was run over by the wheels. The lower part of his abdomen was cut wide open and his left leg was crushed. The accident occurred at about 2 o'clock in the morning and he lived until 6:15, when he died in a Cheyenne hospital.
He was immediately taken back to Cheyenne and, while in the baggage room, wrote a note to his mother and father, telling them of his approaching death. This note was handed by the dying boy to the baggage men but the latter failed to mail it as he had promised and the message only reached the Norfolk home a few days ago.
$65 in Money is Missing
Clyde told the physician who attended him that he had $65 in his sock, but no trace of the money has been found. Railroad men at Cheyenne say that the curve which threw Clyde from the train, will kill any man who is not well acquainted with the route.
Clyde's companions and the railroad men under whom he worked all vouch for him as an industrious, sober, ambitious young man living a clean life, and the death was a severe shock to those who knew him. Facts regarding the death were difficult to get from the railroad company and the information was only obtained by Mr. Doughty after hard work. Source: The Norfolk Daily News, Sat. September 8, 1906, page 8.
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Mrs. Conrad Werner
Mrs. Conrad Werner died Feb. 20. She lived in Madison county for 27 years having come here with her husband from Philadelphia. She was 63 years old. She leaves an aged husband, five sons and two daughters. The oldest daughter, Mrs. Fred Eyl, died several years ago. Source: The Norfolk Weekly News-Journal, Friday Feb. 24, 1905 on page 7.
Louis Weinberger
Madison County Pioneer Resident Dies Here Friday
Funeral services for Louis Weinberger, 84, Madison county pioneer, who passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. August Besk, Friday, Dec. 12th, were held from St. Leonard's church with burial made in the family lot in Crownhill Cemetery. He was born June 22, 1845 in Germany. He was united in marriage to Catherine Wanek at Madison, Wisconsin and came to Madison county, Nebraska in 1870 and took up a homestead in Green Garden precinct. Excerpts from Madison Star-Mail, Thursday, December 18, 1930 on page 1.
Theodore Warnsted
Refrigerator Fell on Him
Theodore Warnsted may die as the result of falling from a wagon with a heavy refrigerator on top of him, breaking his collar bone, in the alley in the rear of the Friday hardware store, this morning. Warnsted, who is a tinner in the employ of the Friday store, was hauling away a refrigerator when the horse was suddenly frightened and man and the refrigerator were jerked from the wagon to the ground. The heavy refrigerator lit on top of the man. Besides having his collar bone broken Warnsted sustained severe bruises over the ribs and internal injuries are feared. Warnsted was removed to his home at 418 South Third street, where he lies in a critical condition. Source: The Norfolk Weekly News-Journal, Friday, March 18, 1910, page 5.
TINNER FALLS, BACK BROKEN
Theodore Warnstedt Steps Backward off a Roof
Dies as Result of Injuries
With Spine, Four Ribs and Skull Fractured, a Norfolk Tinner
in John Friday's Employ, Lives Only Over Night
Theodore C. A. Warnstedt, 418 South Third street, a tinner employed at John Friday's hardware store, was fatally injured at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon as the result of stepping backward from the roof of Mrs. Fred Schelly's residence, 109 North Seventh street. He died this morning at 7:30.
The man's back was broken and four ribs and his skull were fractured. Warnstedt was putting on new guttering around the roof of the two-story house at the time. His statement regarding the accident was made to Mr. and Mrs. John Friday. "I made a misstep and fell off," he said. No one saw the accident, although about five men were working around the place at the time. His body was terribly mangled and the lower part of the trunk from the waist down was paralyzed. John Schelly, proprietor of the Schelly Bottling works, discovered the injured man and he was the first to call a physician. Warnstedt suffered much pain. He leaves a wife and four children, the oldest being a boy 16 years of age.
Nails in His Body
Four ribs were broken, many of them were torn loose and the spine was fractured. The lower part of the body was instantly paralyzed. The man.s body was full of nails caused by his falling on shingles which were previously torn from the roof that was being reshingled. Warnstedt fell in a sitting position, which was the cause of his spine breaking so badly. Warnstedt was putting on a new guttering on the Schelly house and by his side was working Ed Schelly, who believed Warnstedt had just walked around the roof of the house. Schelly's first intimation that anything had happened came to him by the cries of his older brother John Schelly, who a few moments after Warnstedt.s fall came up to the house. He saw Warnstedt sitting among the old shingles and inquired what was wrong. Warnstedt could not speak and Schelly, thinking only a minor accident had occurred, telephoned for Dr. Verges, who took Warnstedt's symptoms to be a fractured skull. On closer examination he found several ribs broken and in assisting Warnstedt to his feet discovered the spine was also broken. He said that Warnstedt would live but about six hours.
Dr. Tashjean, city physician, also examined the injuries and declared there was little hope for his recovery. He recommended that the injured man be moved to this home at once. Mrs. Friday preceded the ambulance to the home. She was met by Mrs. Warnstedt, who is a very small and frail woman. "I knew you would come," she said. "The doctor telephoned to me that my husband was hurt. Are his injuries serious?" Mrs. Friday assured Mrs. Warnstedt that there might be hope, but her appeals to the little woman to be brave were hardly spoken when the ambulance arrived. One glance at her husband, and Mrs. Warnstedt was overcome by mental grief. She did not faint but remained silent for nearly an hour and the ghastly color in her face showed the terrible mental agony she was undergoing.
Is Told He Cannot Live
Not long after his removal to his home Warnstedt requested that Mayor Friday should be sent for. The mayor came and the injured man, speaking in much pain, told his employer where certain tools could be found, and that everything was in its proper place. Warnstedt asked Dr. Verges, during the physician's visit at the home, whether or not he would live. "Only a few hours, Teddy; you are badly injured," the doctor said. The injured man did not seem to mind this bad news and requested that his children, who were away visiting, should be sent for.
Warnstedt carried no life insurance, He has been employed as a tinner by Mayor Friday for some years. Last year a heavy ice box fell on him and he was laid up for several months. He complained of heart trouble to many of his friends and on one occasion, when in company with Mail Carrier Boehnke, he was attacked by this trouble.
Mr. Warnstedt was born in Germany on May 19, forty-seven years ago. No funeral arrangements have yet been made, but his sister living at Millard, Neb., near Omaha, arrived in the city with the Warnstedt children at noon. She will attend to the funeral arrangements. Warnstedt is a member of the St. Johannes Lutheran church. Source: The Norfolk Daily News, Tuesday, July 18, 1911, page 5.
Although the funeral arrangements over the remains of Theodore Warnstedt, who lost his life as the result of falling from the residence of Mrs. F. Schelly on North Ninth street are not complete, the services will be held in all probability at 2:30 Thursday afternoon from the family home and at 3 o'clock from the St Johannes Lutheran church. Warnstedt's sister, living at Millard, Neb., arrived yesterday in company with the two Warnstedt children. Friends of Warnstedt were out among the business men Wednesday with a subscription list which was liberally signed. This money will go toward the defraying of the funeral expenses, the family being in poor circumstances. Mrs. Warnstedt is now reported ill. Source: The Norfolk Daily News, Wednesday, July 19, 1911, page 5.
Funeral services over the remains of Theodore Warnestedt, the tinner who met death in a fall from the two-story Schelly residence, took place Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the family home and at 2:30 from the St. Johannes church. Rev. Mr. Bergfelder had charge of the services. Interment was made in the new Lutheran cemetery. Source: The Norfolk Daily News, Thursday, July 20, 1911, page 5.
Card of Thanks
To our friends, neighbors, the Ladies Aid society who were so kind in their sympathy and kindness, and to those who brought the beautiful floral offerings, we take this means of extending our most heartfelt thanks. Mrs. Theodore Warnstedt and Family. Source: The Norfolk Daily News, Friday, July 21, 1911, page 6.
Martin Walters
MARTIN WALTERS, 83, DIES
Martin Walters, who came to Nebraska in 1882 and homesteaded the farm northwest of Battle Creek where he has lived for fifty years, died Thursday morning, March 17. Mr. Walters was 83 years old and a native of France. He is survived by his widow, one son and four daughters. Funeral notice and obituary will follow. (But no further notice could be found). Source: Battle Creek Enterprise, March 17, 1932 page 1
Mrs. Henry Walters
Tilden Citizen: Mrs. Henry Walters, mother of William and Arthur Walters of Tilden, died at the home of her daughter near Norfolk on Saturday. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Battle Creek Monday afternoon conducted by Rev. R. S. Kauffroath of the Morning Star U. B. church. Interment was made in the Union cemetery at Battle Creek.
Elsie Peters was born in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, on December 17, 1864, and passed away September 14, 1935, at the age of 70 years, eight months and 27 days. She came to America when 16 years of age, locating in Clinton, Iowa. In December, 1884, she was united in marriage to Henry Walters. To this union nine children were born, six son and three daughters, all of whom are living except on son, Ben, who died in 1929. She was baptized when a small child and later was confirmed in the Lutheran faith. She has been in failing health for the past year but never complained of her ailments. She was a good wife and mother and delighted in her home.
She leaves to mourn her passing, her husband, Henry Walters of Fremont, five sons, William and Arthur of Tilden; Herman of Elgin; Richard of Norfolk; Oscar of Fremont; three daughters: Mrs. Emma Rowland and Miss Minnie Walters of Norfolk, and Mrs. Bertha Rood of Fremont.
Source: Battle Creek Enterprise, Thursday, September 19, 1935, page 1.
Evans, Charles, Mrs. (Isabella Warner)
Mrs. Chas. Evans
Isabella Warner was born April 27, 1841 at Rockford, Illinois. She was married to Chas. Evans on Dec. 7, 1860 at Rockford, Illinois. To this union six children were born, two of whom have passed away, namely, Mrs. Chas. Hutchins and Etta B. Evans The surviving children are: Mrs. Frank Muffly of Orchard, Charley E. Evans of Omaha, Mrs. Alta M. Ahlman and Mrs. A. A. Deuel of Norfolk. Excerpts from Meadow Grove News, Friday December 30, 1921 on page 1.
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Carl Winter
Carl Winter, Norfolk Pioneer Dead
Carl Winter was one of the Wisconsin Colony to come to Norfolk in 1867. Mr. Winter was 85 years old and a native of Germany. He died Tuesday at the home of his daughter in Stanton. He came to America in 1865 and after a residence of two years in Wisconsin joined the colonists who took homesteads at Norfolk, Nebraska. Until the death of the aged wife, which occurred in January, this year, Mr. and Mrs. Winter were the only surviving couple of this band of sturdy pioneers.
Excerpts from: Battle Creek Enterprise, Thursday, June 10, 1920, page 1.
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This winter I had the opportunity to visit the Ex-Officio booth at the TGA 2011 trade show. I was struck by the breadth of their line and the sharp looking new additions for 2011. I've been a raving fan of their Air Strip shirts for at least the last five years or so.
I've got both their long sleeve and short sleeve models, but I find myself using the long sleeve shirts much more than the short sleeve. With most locations I visit, I find that having the long sleeves for the morning chill and that "after the sun goes down" temperature drop to be a real advantage. During the heat of the day, the sleeves easily roll up and are held there with a button tab. It's the best of both worlds.
Last summer I wanted to photograph the sunrise over Haleakala Crater on the island of Maui. Despite the 80 degree days in August in Hawaii, the temperature drops to about 40 degrees in the early morning hours at the top of the mountain. I hadn't packed a coat, but I used the long sleeve shirt like a jacket over another shirt and it really helped keep me warm. I can't think of a trip I've gone on in the last couple years where a long sleeve Air Strip shirt hasn't been in my bag.
I've always liked lightweight hiking pants for camping, photography and general all-round outdoor activities. I've gone through dozens of pairs. This year I tried the Nomad pants from Ex-Officio for the first time. After a dozen uses already, these have moved to the top of my favorites list.
Super light-weight but durable are the two marks of a great pair of outdoor adventure slacks. These are probably the lightest feeling slacks I've tried, but at the same time, they've resisted scuffing and one experience hiking where I thought they would surely tear. Nothing…came through without a scratch.
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Ex-Officio now has now expanded their line of underwear for women as well as men. All are designed to be lightweight and easy to care for while on the road. This was the first time I had tried the men's boxers however. With 94% nylon and 6% spandex, they are going to fit better than most – no matter what type of body profile you have. With just a touch of stretchiness, they kept the bottoms snugly around my legs and did not ride up, no matter what type activity I was involved in.
With this type underwear, you really could go away for weeks at a time and only have to pack two pairs. They can be washed out in the sink and dried in no time at all. After washing and wringing them out over the sink, I always take one of my dry towels and lay the pants out flat on the towel. Then starting at one end, I roll the towel as tightly as possible until the entire shorts are enclosed in the towel roll. I then squeeze the entire length of the towel and unroll it again. At this point, probably 90% of the moisture is out of the shorts and I just hang them from a towel rod or door knob. By morning, they are invariably perfectly dry and ready to wear or repack.
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in High St last night.
IT'S looking a lot more like Christmas in High St thanks to the efforts of volunteers who have erected banners and garlands in the town centre in the last few days.
Nicky Rouleston from the Big Red Box boutique was up a ladder securing the last of the decorations when the New Norfolk News snapped this photo marking the end of several evenings of work by a small group calling itself New Norfolk Christmas.
As well as decorating the High St banner poles, the group will soon be opening Santa's House for two weeks for photos with Santa and collecting donated items for the Share the Dignity charity as well as being a drop-off point for anyone wishing to contribute wrapped lollies for the New Norfolk Fire Brigade's Santa run on Christmas Eve.
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Wanderings in the Southwest in 1855
by J.D.B. Stillman and Ron Tyler
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Virtually unknown today, Stillman's observations have eluded even historians who have sought nineteenth-century travel accounts of Texas and the South. Stillman was a full-fledged member of a generation that had fallen completely in love with America's natural beauty, represented in the works of Emerson and Thoreau. His letters reflect that sensitivity and gift for description.
Nowhere have I seen nature display so much of the chastened beauty, or rugged grandeur . . .; nowhere have I seen realized, in so high a degree, the charms of the classical. Arcadis as in the rolling grassy regions of West Texas.
From Port Lavaca Stillman traveled alone by horse through Anaqua, Goliad and Helena, much the same route that his friend and fellow diarist, Frederick Law Olmsted, had followed just a few months before. Upon arrival in San Antonio he tarred, visiting with Adolph Douai, editor of the San Antonio Zeitung.
From San Antonio, Stillman ventured west as far as the Pecos River in the company of an army wagon train along the newly-opened road from San Antonio to El Paso. He penetrated unsettled areas, risking Indian attack to see first-hand the "wilds" of Texas.
. . .the water was now over the whole ground, and by floundering and swimming we reached the margin of the first slough. Here the flood had taken a shortcut . . . Shouts of distress were heard in the rear, when presently Antonio's mule came swimming past without his rider.
Wilderness flash floods, rough rides over long and muddy roads, and periodic residences in poorly-constructed log houses did not deter his romantic spirit. He carefully recorded his observations regarding the settlers and their surroundings, the botanical wonders and curiosities, and Indian conflicts.
Stillman wrote extensively concerning his travels, both in Texas and California during the gold rush period. He published essays in The Overland Monthly, and in 1877 published his memoirs, Seeking the Golden Fleece, a Record of Pioneer Life in California. Three books were published in the 1960s and 1970s containing his diaries and letters concerning his California experiences.
Ron Tyler is retired as director of the Amon Carter Museum of American Art in Fort Worth, Texas. He is the contributor to and author of numerous books on art and photography of the American West, including Alfred Jacob Miller: Artist as Explorer, Visions of America: Pioneer Artists in a New Land, and Prints of the West: Prints from the Library of Congress.


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Fleet Swap Discussion Thread
AlgorithmOfTruth replied to INDman's topic in New York City Subway
Don't forget that the operating cabs in the 32s get hot in the summer heat. That leads many train operators to work with their cab doors open. The whole idea dies in said scenario. To say that the T/O is in next to no risk is wishful thinking. We are talking about microscopic molecules that can easily pass through the smallest of spaces. You cannot eliminate the risk entirely unless the lead motor and conductor cars are isolated from passengers completely with their ends locked to prevent passengers from entering those restricted areas.
R179 Discussion Thread
AlgorithmOfTruth replied to East New York's topic in New York City Subway
The real problem is that way too many people here in NYC don't respect the social distancing rule. Unless you have a dedicated policing squad at every station to enforce it, there's close to nothing the can do. You can run full service with all the equipment the agency owns and it still won't be enough. There will always be careless passengers who consciously chose not to wear masks. They will always ruin it for those who do the right thing. Period. My case still stands.
I wouldn't be so fast to say that. NYCT needs to take their time with this to correctly perform a top-to-bottom inspection so those 179s don't fall apart for the third time. Also, saying that ridership will be "much higher" next month is nothing more than a blind opinion. It will take a good while before we see 5,000,000+ passengers taking the train everyday like they were before the pandemic. For all of those who keep asking when the 179s will be put back into service: Please stop asking. When they hit the rails again you'll see them. No one has all the answers you're looking for.
SUBWAY - Random Thoughts Topic
AlgorithmOfTruth replied to EE Broadway Local's topic in New York City Subway
Leave the Rockaway Park Shuttle alone. Having it run to Rockaway Boulevard full-time would choke up the junction big time due to the train having to be fumigated and then by it needing to take the middle track to relay. You will effectively f*** up service even further by doing this during rush hours, as you'll effectively block trains in both directions with the required moves when headways are the tightest and where dwell times are especially critical.
Queens Bus Redesign Discussion Thread
AlgorithmOfTruth replied to Lawrence St's topic in New York City Bus
@B35 via Church, can you explain the concept of having buses that originate south of Sanford Avenue having no business serving Sanford Avenue in it's entirety? The idea has some merit. I would opt out of the Q27 for the Q12 to QCC whenever there was some incident on Kissena Boulevard axeing my commute to the college. From what I know, that stint that the 12 has before reaching Northern picks up well.
There are a ton of people on this forum speculating which yards/lines the R211s will be assigned to whom believe that they will be on NYCT property in the coming year. We have experienced perhaps the worst economic disaster in a century, millions of people have lost their jobs, and the agency is looking to cut, not add. Come on now, you're really telling me that something of this magnitude wouldn't prevent the 211s from coming in on time? The fact that they were paid off under the 2015-2019 Capital Plan means next to nothing when the entire agency has been significantly compromised.
Best and Worst Jobs in Subdivisions A and B for T/O's and C/R's
AlgorithmOfTruth replied to AlgorithmOfTruth's topic in New York City Subway
Here are some of my opinions: Subdivision A: - 7th Avenue Local: · I personally wouldn't want to be stuck working this line during the AM or PM rush; too chaotic. - 7th Avenue Express: · Too much cab-time for my liking; especially those overnight trips from Flatbush to Wakefield and vice versa. Also, don't forget those G.O.'s that'll weigh you down even further. To me, it's one of the worst assignments that I can think of. - 7th Avenue Express: · A sweet gig to work during the day and overnights isn't too shabby either as it remains an express line and only operates as a shuttle. - Lexington Avenue Express: · Working this line during the day might be OK, but Jerome Avenue tends to drag along like the does on Westchester Avenue or White Plains Road. Not only that, but all it takes is something minor to transpire and Jerome Avenue takes the hit. That stint in The Bronx is infamous for that. Just like the , an overnight pick on the results in suffering. I view the line as marginally better than the overnight , but only because Lexington Avenue saves it some runtime. - Lexington Avenue Express: · A pick that includes an express trip is probably one of the best jobs in my opinion. (Not including those trips that terminate at Nereid Avenue.) Midnights, the shuttle between E. 180th Street and Dyre Avenue isn't that bad. It's less than 15 minutes if I recall correctly. - Lexington Avenue Local · See my reasoning for not wanting to work the line. - Flushing Local/Express · Due to this line's length, expect to be thrown back and forth several times everyday. Unless I'm able to pick a job with satisfactory recovery time in between trips, I wouldn't choose working the if I were able to avoid it. - 42nd Street Shuttle · I wouldn't do this to myself if I had a choice. 2 stations. 8 hours. No, thank you. In addition to these, how do you guys feel about terminal switching jobs? Yard jobs?
The employment section of this online transit forum is dedicated to the civil service exam process, administrative/medical follow-up, and any other related pre-appointment questions that prospects may have. This topic addresses T/O's and C/R's with seniority sufficient enough to pick jobs with a steady schedule.
All this speculation is moot as there aren't going to be any R211s for the foreseeable future. The COVID-19 pandemic has effectively put all planned projects and deliveries on indefinite hold.
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Reread what I've emboldened aside the asterisks and do some long, hard thinking. I couldn't bare to read more.
What are some of your thoughts in fixing that mess? Also, I can't picture an Addisleigh Park resident needing anything north of Union Turnpike. Demographics and ridership patterns just don't support that.
I'm not sure if this has been brought up yet, but the proposed Q65 is possibly one of the worst ideas I've ever seen. The real Q65 isn't without its weaknesses, but the whole "straighten it out" and "convert to LTD" philosophy as some magical potion to solving all problems has bothered me the most about this whole "draft" crap. Neutering the Q65 in Jamaica by having it serve just one measly station along the for it's entirety, severing it's access to Flushing, and abandoning College Point, for WHAT? Just to have the whole thing die by serving residential neighborhoods in Queens that are not dependent on public transportation at all which have close to 0 potential in promoting ridership growth??? F*** out of here with that nonsense.
Negative. The 's R68A's sometimes appear on the from time to time. It's not unheard of.
Here's some advice to you: Know who you're talking to before lecturing them next time.


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Oklahoma City firefighters helped bathe elephants from the Carson & Barnes Circus. Firefighters were asked to take part in the elephant bathing sessions on Saturday in the parking lot of Plaza Mayor, 7000 Crossroads Blvd.
"Our fire department tries to take advantage of opportunities like this to get out and socialize with our community," fire department spokesman Benny Fulkerson said.
Firefighters from Oklahoma City fire station No. 16 participated in the washing of three elephants Saturday in the parking lot of Plaza Mayor.
Fire Department Maj. Louie Marschik, back, and Cpl. David Keester spray water on Becky, the first elephant to be hosed down when firefighters from Oklahoma City fire station No. 16 participated in the washing of the elephants.


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Written by: Ben Wheatley
Directed by: Ben Wheatley
Starring: Joel Fry; Ellora Torchia; Reece Shearsmith; Hayley Squires; John Hollingworth; Mark Monero
Distributor: Neon
Cabin fever never sounded so appealing after "getting back out there" in the new psychedelic experiment from avant-garde British filmmaker Ben Wheatley. His tenth film In the Earth is a thoroughly disorienting and unsettling venture through the woods, one set against the backdrop of a global pandemic.
Filmed over the course of just 15 days and during a locked-down August 2020, In the Earth may be horror done on the cheap but it doesn't particularly look or feel like it. What admissions there are chiefly surface in some character interactions that feel rushed, while later on the more abstract passages can feel indulgent to the point of being filler. Impenetrable though it may become, you have to be impressed with the fact Wheatley has wrangled together such a crazy movie amidst creatively infertile conditions.
It's what he manages to pull off with setting and atmosphere that leaves a bruising mark and that serves as the best distraction from the film's financial limitations and, quite frankly, the barriers to comprehension it tends to build, particularly towards the end. A stone monolith with a perfect hole in the middle watches over all. You'll spend almost the entire movie trying to get in its good graces so that it may allow you to understand what the frikk it is. The table-setting (and plain old setting) is reminiscent of Annihilation (2018) but this time the foolish entrants aren't loaded with pistols and rifles and thingies that explode. Nope, just backpacks and research materials. And, as with so many characters in this kind of story, plenty of arrogance.
Stripped of the basic comfort of likable protagonists — they're not unlikable per se, but hard to get a read on — In the Earth is a trippy, gory and at times perverse horror that follows a scientist and a park ranger into a forest laced with threats, some natural and others inexplicable — a surreal and dangerous ecosystem with its own rules, its own creepy mythology and maybe even its own agenda. Martin Lowery (Joel Fry) arrives at a lodge that's been converted to a research facility on the edge of a dense forest just outside Bristol, England. He's here to check in on a colleague and former lover, a Dr. Olivia Wendle (Hayley Squires), who hasn't been seen or heard from in months.
Upon arrival he's whisked through a rather serious sanitization procedure and meets a few researchers hanging about the place, all of whom seem physically and mentally worn down. Martin is to make a two-day trek to her research base deep in the woods, accompanied by experienced park guide Alma (Ellora Torchia). With all his focus on rescuing Wendle, he has no time to really care about the strange painting on the wall of the lodge, a depiction of an apparent woodland creature known around these parts as Parnag Fegg. That's nice. It's just cool artwork though, right?
The journey starts off with a bad omen as Martin confesses with annoying nonchalance to a lack of fitness and experience roughing it. Then a midnight assault in which both campers lose all essential equipment, including shoes, forcing them to continue barefoot. (Does this style of hiking ever end well?) Eventually they cross paths with a grizzled loner (Reece Shearsmith) who after a tense standoff introduces himself as Zach and offers to help and heal. It is at this point your brain might recall that early childhood lesson: Do not drink the mushroom milk offered by strange men in the woods.
All of this, including the unholy and stomach-churning sequence that soon follows, remains predictable for a horror flick buried deep in the deciduous. Especially when you have nervous doctors back at the lodge foreshadowing the shit out of people's tendencies to get "a bit funny" in the woods. On another level, for those better traveled in Wheatley's exotic and weird brand of filmmaking you know the film is, sooner or later, going to walk off a cliff.
Avoiding of course the literal precipice, In the Earth frustratingly descends into an edit-fest, assaulting you with aural and visual menace in massively churned-up chunks of footage that feel pieced together from the weirdest acid trip you could possibly have. Dissonant sound overwhelms while strobing lights penetrate the eyeball like knives. Encroaching fog presents a terrifying new challenge while the stone monolith continues to breathe and sigh. The final act is something to behold, if not quite believed or even understood. Like the film overall, it becomes something to admire rather than enjoy.
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Moral of the Story: Though appearing to be set in a time similar to our present miserable reality, this appears to me to be as much a movie about man's relationship with nature as it is one about man and virus. Far from a crowd-pleasing good time, In the Earth is a novelty horror for the more adventurous.
Quoted: "Let me guide you out of the woods."
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Posted on May 30, 2015 by Tom
Release: Friday, May 8, 2015
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Written by: John Scott III
Directed by: Henry Hobson
In defense of a very deliberately paced, melancholic film misleadingly billed as a thriller, Maggie serves as Arnold Schwarzenegger's finest hour (and a half).
Of course, describing Arnie's role here as the best thing he's ever done may seem a relative compliment. There has been no shortage of instances in the past where he has invited parodical criticism without trying. Admittedly memorable, if not slightly comic phrases — most lasting no more than five words or so — have come to define the hulking Austrian and his career as an actor.
It's just as understandable that many would automatically dismiss as fruitless any attempt he might make to go another direction; to not use his accent as a term of endearment or his muscular bulk, now slipping a bit in his older age, as a force to be reckoned with. When it comes to Henry Hobson's directorial debut all that remains of the familiar Arnie is his larger-than-life physicality, but even that is somewhat tempered by Claire Breaux's suitably understated wardrobe selection.
Rather than obliging himself as some sort of perceived menace or spectacle he's simply Wade Vogel, a father who must sit and watch as his only daughter succumbs to a deadly virus that converts the living into flesh-craving zombies. Broad shoulders slump; a tough face wrought with wrinkles brought on by wariness. A spirit broken by the knowledge that the ugliness of this apocalyptic event has hit home since Maggie was somewhere she should not have been.
Triumphing over the ubiquitousness of a zombie apocalypse is the love Wade has for his daughter (Abigail Breslin). The relationship is front-and-center, making the film steadily more challenging to endure. Maggie takes its time in tracking the virus as it takes hold of her, though the slow burn isn't done any favors by the 'thriller' classification. There are as many thrills in Maggie as there are desperate pleas from Arnie for his family to get to a chopper. Still, where there isn't much in the way of action and excitement there also isn't really a place for it in this deeply personal examination of a family in crisis.
It almost goes without saying that Arnie's young co-star delivers a heartrending performance as well. This isn't quite as memorable a lead as her beauty pageant hopeful in Little Miss Sunshine, yet Maggie is a role she can be truly proud of. Breslin embraces a thoroughly challenging character arc, effecting a personality that's easy to empathize with. Of course, she is a teenaged girl and this is the apocalypse, so who knows what she'd be like under different circumstances. That's beside the point, though. Together, Breslin and Schwarzenegger make for a fantastic duo that instantly gives this story heft.
There is something to be said for Maggie's relentlessly bleak outlook. This isn't a happy movie. A conclusion seen a mile away, there isn't a great deal anyone (least of all Wade) can do except hope to be as prepared as possible when the illness takes over completely. A hauntingly beautiful score permeates deep, draped over many a scene like a dense fog, arguably contributing further to the sense of futility in fighting the inevitable.
Though the scene is a zombie outbreak, the allegory isn't exactly hiding. Maggie's torturous transition from human into something less than so — more accurately, Wade's refusal to turn her over to the authorities, preferring to care for her as long as he can — undoubtedly reflects the strength of families afflicted by cancer and similarly devastating diseases. In that context especially, Schwarzenegger doesn't seem to be the go-to guy. But he's brilliant. He carries the burden of this tragedy so well it's difficult to believe this was at one point (and soon to be again, apparently) the Terminator.
Recommendation: An emotionally devastating piece that doubles as a fascinating spin on the ever-popular zombie genre, Maggie isn't for the casual watcher. This one takes a little determination, but the reward is watching Arnie transition from a physical to a true actor, and witnessing the chemistry he and the young and talented Abigail Breslin have together. That's how I'd recommend the film: for great characters. I'd also recommend a couple tissues, they might come in handy.
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Release: Friday, November 1, 2013 (limited)
AIDS sucks. Rednecks' treatment of animals sucks. The government sucks. For everything else that doesn't suck, there's Dallas Buyers Club.
Ron Woodruff would probably approve of my spin on the Mastercard jingle. Well, all except the part about the treatment of animals, as he's a cowboy himself and couldn't care less about a raging bull's balls.
To go off on a little tangent here (because rodeos really make me upset since I think the sport epitomizes the term 'pointless') bullriders are mysterious creatures to me. Well, sad really. They sit atop an animal more than five times their size, an animal they're about to make feel half the size of human beings because the whole point is to dominate the animal for eight seconds; an animal that's recently and intentionally been enraged by getting its genitalia vice-gripped by some retard rodeo clown. Riders ironically then have this look of terror on their face as soon as the ride begins. When they either succeed or fail at maintaining that short period of time professionally molesting the animal, they run away (or get trampled). Game over. They get points and recognition out of this somehow.
Though the redneck quota may be sky-high, thankfully this film from Canadian director Jean-Marc Vallée doesn't focus too terribly much on this grim aspect of certain cultures. Interestingly enough, it errs on the side of the inhumanity towards other humans. In the mid-1980s the height of the fear and misunderstanding surrounding the HIV/AIDS virus had reached its pinnacle. Those who had it were the quote-unquote undesirable types — homosexuals, intravenous drug users, losers, etcetera. This was a disease generally viewed as one that people 'deserved.'
So when rowdy old Ron (McConaughey) collapses in his trailer home one day and finds himself in the hospital when he next wakes up, the news that he has HIV and hence why he's so weak lately comes as a great shock. His level of ignorance and intolerance at first matches that of the nation's in this decade. He can't stand the idea that he could possibly get a disease like this: "There ain't nothin' that can take Ron Woodruff down in 30 days." While his T-cell count may be down to nine, his brain cell count has to be even lower. However, he's not so stupid as to avoid researching his situation. And sure as hellfire he discovers that indeed, having drunken and unprotected sex in the filth and squalor of a trailer park with ghastly-looking whores, well shucks. . . that'd sure do it.
That I started off not having high opinions of this character of McConaughey's speaks to the quality of his performance. After seeing him earlier this year in Mud, it seemed the standard had been set then and there for Best Male Lead Performance, and since then there's only been maybe a handful of others who might give the titular character a run for his money. But I have a feeling come the Oscars the conversation will oddly not include that role; instead it will focus on his skinny-jeans Ron Woodruff. You will start out hating this man and all of his ridiculous insecurities and phobias, yet come the end of the film you may or may not be weeping for him. Depends on how sturdy you are as a filmgoer, I suppose.
That we end up feeling anything for Woodruff at all, though, is credited to Craig Borten and Melisa Wallack and their superb writing — writing that brings rough-around-the-edges characters front-and-center and making them compelling to watch. Woodruff may be a bit of a misanthrope (aren't all rednecks?) but his motivation for staying alive makes who and what he is that much more complex. While he almost can't stand being around gay people or transexuals or what-have-you, everything he does in Dallas Buyers Club post-doctor visit is for the betterment of not only himself, but for those who he deems worthy of a fighting chance of survival (anyone who can afford to be in his Buyers Club, that is).
Inspired by events he's heard about happening in other parts of the country, he starts up a highly illegal Buyers Club of his own in a hotel in Dallas, with the sole purpose being to serve as an alternative treatment center for those with the disease. His experiences with hospitals and advanced medical care — stuff that hasn't been working at all — has led him to this point. Enlisting the help of a vivacious transsexual named Rayon (Jared Leto), Woodruff's rusty exterior slowly starts to peel away, revealing a softer man who is far more altruistic than his environment might otherwise suggest.
Speaking of Leto, it's good to see that his band 30 Seconds to Mars allowed him to take some much-needed time off, so he could starve himself down to 114 pounds for this role. His performance in Dallas Buyers Club might actually top a career-defining one from his co-star. At the very least, what Leto had to do to get into character here was a bit more complicated. On one level, he's playing a man who seems to have a bit of an identity crisis, and on another, he's a man stricken with this horrible disease that is wasting his body away. Some of the more powerful imagery in this film stem from scenes in which Leto's present. Coupled with an infectious attitude that his Rayon has, Leto might well be more memorable than McConaughey here, though that's not to say one truly outweighs the other. Combined, the two put on a most transformative show and are fully convincing, in every sense of the word. They keep this rather sad affair afloat.
Jennifer Garner is also quite spectacular, playing the conflicted Dr. Eve Saks, who is one of the first to tell Woodroof he has a mere 30 days left to live. The doc's role is a particularly tricky one, what with having to tow the line between policies and procedures set forth by her institution, as well as showing that she truly cares about her patients with a terminal illness. Deftly balancing her character's professionalism with some strong emotional moments, Garner, while never being an actress I've kept an eye on, suits the scene just fine here and in many cases she bears too much of the burden herself. In some ways she is as tragic as the people who are physically suffering.
The sum total of Dallas Buyers Club doesn't end up arriving at the most profound conclusions that the dedication of its lead actors here more often than not suggests. The story arc, unpredictable as it is, is sort of a one-way street, which in some ways makes the concept feel limited. But it's within the performances where this movie really lies. Its cast is dedicated to providing physically accurate renderings of this brutal illness, which is enough of a basis to recommend this film on alone. Getting into the personalities behind the Dallas Buyers Club, however. . .well that's another story entirely.
Recommendation: This is a performance-driven piece, so if you are into that sort of thing, Dallas Buyers Club should have you covered. More specifically. . . McConaughey seems to have hit his stride as a dramatic actor. Between this and his fugitive from this spring, he has this year alone turned in some of the more compelling anti-heros that I personally can recall in years. But I would like to again emphasize this isn't just the McSkinny-hey show. Leto gives it his all here as well, humanizing a kind of person many typically turn a blind eye to. After a four-year hiatus, it is good to see him also returning in fine form. . .even if his physique here betrays the concept of 'fine form.'
Quoted: "Welcome to the Dallas Buyers Club."
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Whose House? J. Williamez's House.
Jeremy Williams, better known as J. Williamez, is a Winnipeg musical comedian.
Aside from the musical aspect, what sets a J. Williamez show apart from other comedians, is that he actually encourages heckling.
Although usually afraid of commitment, Williams has started up a yearlong project titled 52 Songs, in where he plans to release a new song every week of 2014 on his blog jwilliamez52songs.blogspot.ca.
You can catch J. Williamez on Monday nights at Shannon's Irish Pub.


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Our neighbors to the north may have a few slight differences in food taste, but one thing both of our countries can agree on is the joy that desserts can bring to just about anyone. Sweets are driving plenty of business at foodservice establishments both in the U.S. and Canada.
A new report from industry analyst Technomic shows that opportunities for the dessert category are growing in Canada as consumer views about desserts are changing. Fewer consumers now than in 2016 define dessert as simply a post-meal occasion, which will lead to more flexible, anytime dessert opportunities.
Mood can play a big role in consumers' dessert choices. According to the report, 63 percent of consumers are more likely to eat dessert when they want to treat or reward themselves. This can often lead to diners traveling to their favorite dessert spots, as 48 percent of dessert occasions that take place after a restaurant meal do not occur at that same location.


Moving to a city requires much more than adjusting to a new environment. It is an entire lifestyle change that can influence you on many different levels. To make the most of this big shift in your life, you may have to proactively do things that may be out of your comfort zone. Let's take a look at some of the things that you will have to deal with while transitioning from rural living to city living.
After finding an apartment, the next thing you should do is to familiarize yourself with the ins and outs of your new neighborhood. In a big city, chances are that you may have to rely on public transport. It is, therefore critical that you should know the streets around your apartment, the route from your apartment to your work, and the area around your work.
Also, make a habit of carrying a road map with you. Although you can rely on your phone's GPS, you may not always have battery power or mobile data when you have to get direction to go to someplace.
Getting used to living in a city may sometimes require from you to get used to changes in weather as well. Make sure that you keep an eye on weather forecasts when you get ready for every new day. Make sure that you take extra clothing, a raincoat, or umbrella with you in case there is a drop-in temperature or when there is rain in the forecast. Living in a city can be much more difficult if you are not prepared for unpleasant weather.
When moving to a city, you can expect that things won't be the same. In order to make the most of this experience, it is important that you are adjustable and that you take the bad with the good. Chances are that you will experience some difficulties and that you may have to make big and unexpected changes to the way you have been doing things for years. As long as you are prepared to make these changes, you may find that you are adjustable and open to new challenges and opportunities. You may also start seeing this experience as an opportunity to grow as a person.
Since your living expenses may change drastically, it is of the utmost importance that you draw up a budget and plan your expenses. If you don't budget, you may run the risk of spending more than you should. If you end up broke, it can leave you stranded.
Budgeting is a quick and easy way to ensure that you live within your means. It will also force you to cut unnecessary spending and even create the opportunity to start saving some money, despite the fact that living expenses in the city may be significantly higher than you may be used to.
Now that you are settled in, you may need to sign up for certain services like internet, cell phone contracts, or insurance. It is important that you do some research by reading up on customer reviews and comparing quotes before deciding on a service provider. This can save you a lot of money in the long-run and ensure that you get the best value in terms of benefit, customer service, and value for money.
To maintain an economic lifestyle, you have to plan your grocery shopping down to a tee. This is also important if you will be making use of public transport.


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Animal-themed movies now playing/streaming/on demand
Sing 2 (December 22, 2021)
The voice cast of the first film returns for a sequel to the 2016 animated hit, which also adds Idina Menzel and Selena Gomez.
The Matrix Resurrections (December 22, 2021)
"The Matrix Resurrections" (now playing in theaters and on HBO Max), has numerous callbacks to the previous three films, and brings back some of the original characters. Read: Is the Deja Vu Cat From 'The Matrix' in 'The Matrix Resurrections?'
The Velvet Queen (December 22, 2021)
A French photographer and a writer try to capture the snow leopard on film in this stunning documentary. Read the review.
Encanto (November 24, 2021)
This tale of a magical Colombian family – including a boy who can talk to animals – opens in theaters on November 24 and premieres on Disney+ on December 24. Read: 'Encanto' trailer features capybaras, coatis and a tapir
The Nine Kittens of Christmas (November 24, 2021)
Brandon Routh and Kimberly Sustad – and a box of abandoned kittens – return in this delightful sequel to The Nine Lives of Christmas. Read the review: The Nine Kittens of Christmas
Clifford the Big Red Dog (November 10, 2021)
The live-action family comedy was simultaneously released theatrically and digitally on Paramount+ on November 10, 2021. Based on Norman Bridwell's book series of same name. It stars Darby Camp, Jack Whitehall, John Cleese, Sienna Guillory, Kenan Thompson, and Rosie Perez.
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (October 22, 2021)
Finch (November 5, 2021)
This sci-fi film, starring Tom Hanks as a robotics engineer who creates a robot as a companion for his dog, Goodyear, debuted on Apple TV+ on November 5.
Benedict Cumberbatch stars as real-life Victorian illustrator Louis Wain, who was famed for his eccentric drawing of cats. In select theaters on October 22, and premiering on Amazon Prime on November 5. Read: First trailer for The Electrical Life of Louis Wain: Cats, Cats and More Cats
Lamb (October 8, 2021)
Noomi Rapace stars in this Icelandic film about a couple who decide to raise a a half-lamb, half-human creature as their own child. It's from A24, the same studio that gave us "Hereditary" and "Midsommar." Read: Lamb: About the Animal Actors in The Indie Icelandic Film
Firedrake the Silver Dragon (September 10, 2021)
Based on Cornelia Funke's 1997 novel Dragon Rider. When his home is threatened by humans, a young dragon summons the courage to seek a mythical paradise where dragons can live in peace and fly free. This animated film, from Germany's Constantin Studios, is streaming on Netflix. It includes the voice talents of Freddie Highmore, Felicity Jones, Thomas Brodie-Sangster and Patrick Stewart.
Paw Patrol (August 20, 2021)
When their biggest rival, Humdinger, starts wreaking havoc as the mayor of Adventure City, Ryder and everyone's favorite heroic pups kick into high gear to face the challenge. Armed with exciting new gadgets and gear, the PAW Patrol joins forces with a savvy dachshund to save the citizens of Adventure City. Playing in select theaters and streaming on Paramount+.
The Suicide Squad (August 6, 2021)
Now playing in theaters and streaming through September 5 on HBO Max. Read: The Suicide Squad: All About Weasel, Sebastian the Rat and King Shark
Vivo (August 6, 2021)
The animated film is a about a kinkajou named Vivo, who spends his days playing music to the crowds in a lively Havana square with his owner Andrés. The movie, which will be on Netflix. features songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda.
The Green Knight (July 30, 2021)
An epic fantasy adventure based on the timeless Arthurian legend, The Green Knight tells the story of Sir Gawain (Dev Patel), King Arthur's reckless nephew , who embarks on a daring quest to confront the eponymous Green Knight. Although the film is playing in the U.S., it has been pulled from release in the U.K. due to surge of the COVID Delta variant.
Jungle Cruise (July 30, 2021)
Director Jaume Collet-Serra ("The Shallows") brings the famed Disney ride to the big screen. Emily Blunt stars as a wealthy adventuress who hires steamboat captain Dwayne Johnson to help her find a legendary treasure. We expect to see big cats, hippos, elephants, piranhas and, of course, the back side of water.
Space Jam, A New Legacy (July 16, 2021)
NBA superstar LeBron James teams up with Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Lola Bunny, and the rest of the Looney Tunes in this sequel to the 1996 movie. Now in theaters and on HBO Max.
Pig (July 20, 2021)
Nicolas Cage stars as a man looking for his stolen pig, a prized truffle hunter, in this indie drama. Read: All About the Pig in the New Nicolas Cage Movie
Luca (June 18, 2021)
Two young sea monsters try to pass as human in this Pixar adventure. Now streaming on Disney+. Read All About the Cat (and Other Creatures) in 'Luca'
Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway (June 11, 2021)
James Corden returns as the voice of Peter Rabbit in this sequel to the 2018 film.
Wish Dragon (June 11, 2021)
Din (voiced by Jimmy Wong) is a working-class college student whose big dreams might come true, thanks to Long (John Cho), a cynical but all-powerful dragon. They set off on an adventure through modern day Shanghai in this animated film. It will debut on Netflix.
Raya and the Last Dragon (June 4, 2021)
In this animated Disney film, a young warrior (Cassie Steele) embarks on a quest to find the last dragon (voiced by Awkwafina). Now free to all Disney+ subscribers.
Cruella (May 28, 2021)
Emma Stone stars as a young, punk version of the classic Disney villain. It's now in theaters and available to rent via Disney+'s Premier Access program. Read: All About the Dogs in 'Cruella'
Dream Horse (May 21, 2021)
Toni Collette stars in this drama about a small Welsh town that backs their own race horse. Read the Moviepaws review: Dream Horse' Is A Heartwarming Underdog Story
The Mitchells vs. The Machines (April 30, 2021)
This hilarious animated movie pits a family of four — and their pug — against a robot army. Now streaming on Netflix. Read: All About Monchi (Aka Doug the Pug) in 'The Mitchells vs. The Machines'
We Don't Deserve Dogs (April 9, 2021)
This documentary travels to 11 different countries to look at all the ways dogs influence our daily lives. It's available to rent on VOD. Get more information at the official site: https://www.wedontdeservedogs.com
Godzilla vs. Kong (March 26, 2021)
The two titans go up against each other in this sequel to "Godzilla, King of the Monsters" and "Kong: Skull Island." Now playing in theaters on HBO Max.
"Stray" (March 5, 2021)
This award-winning documentary follows three stray dogs in Istanbul. Read: Director of Istanbul Dog Documentary 'Stray' On Her Canine Star's Independence (And Where She Is Now)
"Chaos Walking" (March 5)
This YA sci-fi series finally hit elects theaters after several delays. Read the Viewer Advisory to find out what happens to Manchee the dog. No word yet on when it will available to stream or buy online.
"Tom & Jerry" (February 26, 2021)
The classic animated duo hits the big screen in a film that will include animation with live-action. The live cast includes Chloë Grace Moretz, Michael Peña, Ken Jeong, and Colin Jost. While the animated characters will be voiced by Frank Welker and (archivally) by William Hanna, Mel Blanc, and June Foray. It's on HBO Max.
"Flora & Ulysses" (February 19, 2021)
This winning family movie about a girl and her squirrel is now playing on Disney+. Read the review: A Super-powered Squirrel Saves the Day in 'Flora & Ulysses'
"Rams" (February 5, 2021)
Two rival sheep farmers battle to save their flocks from a deadly disease in this remake of the Icelandic film. Now available on Hulu. Read: 'Rams' Review Roundup: 'Sunnier' Than the Icelandic Original


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Uses of SolutionDescriptor in org.optaplanner.core.config.constructionheuristic.placer

Methods in org.optaplanner.core.config.constructionheuristic.placer with parameters of type SolutionDescriptor

protected  EntityDescriptor
EntityPlacerConfig.deduceEntityDescriptor(SolutionDescriptor solutionDescriptor)

Uses of SolutionDescriptor in org.optaplanner.core.config.exhaustivesearch

Methods in org.optaplanner.core.config.exhaustivesearch with parameters of type SolutionDescriptor

protected  EntityDescriptor
ExhaustiveSearchPhaseConfig.deduceEntityDescriptor(SolutionDescriptor solutionDescriptor)

Uses of SolutionDescriptor in org.optaplanner.core.config.heuristic.policy

Methods in org.optaplanner.core.config.heuristic.policy that return SolutionDescriptor

 SolutionDescriptor
HeuristicConfigPolicy.getSolutionDescriptor()

Uses of SolutionDescriptor in org.optaplanner.core.config.heuristic.selector

Methods in org.optaplanner.core.config.heuristic.selector with parameters of type SolutionDescriptor

protected  EntityDescriptor
SelectorConfig.deduceEntityDescriptor(SolutionDescriptor solutionDescriptor,
                       Class<?> entityClass)

Uses of SolutionDescriptor in org.optaplanner.core.config.score.director

Methods in org.optaplanner.core.config.score.director with parameters of type SolutionDescriptor

 InnerScoreDirectorFactory
ScoreDirectorFactoryConfig.buildScoreDirectorFactory(EnvironmentMode environmentMode,
                          SolutionDescriptor solutionDescriptor)

protected  InnerScoreDirectorFactory
ScoreDirectorFactoryConfig.buildScoreDirectorFactory(EnvironmentMode environmentMode,
                          SolutionDescriptor solutionDescriptor,
                          ScoreDefinition scoreDefinition)

Uses of SolutionDescriptor in org.optaplanner.core.config.solver

Methods in org.optaplanner.core.config.solver that return SolutionDescriptor

protected  SolutionDescriptor
SolverConfig.buildSolutionDescriptor()

Uses of SolutionDescriptor in org.optaplanner.core.impl.domain.entity.descriptor

Methods in org.optaplanner.core.impl.domain.entity.descriptor that return SolutionDescriptor

 SolutionDescriptor
EntityDescriptor.getSolutionDescriptor()

Constructors in org.optaplanner.core.impl.domain.entity.descriptor with parameters of type SolutionDescriptor

EntityDescriptor(SolutionDescriptor solutionDescriptor,
                 Class<?> entityClass)

Uses of SolutionDescriptor in org.optaplanner.core.impl.domain.solution.cloner

Fields in org.optaplanner.core.impl.domain.solution.cloner declared as SolutionDescriptor

protected  SolutionDescriptor
FieldAccessingSolutionCloner.solutionDescriptor

Constructors in org.optaplanner.core.impl.domain.solution.cloner with parameters of type SolutionDescriptor

FieldAccessingSolutionCloner(SolutionDescriptor solutionDescriptor)

Uses of SolutionDescriptor in org.optaplanner.core.impl.domain.solution.mutation

Fields in org.optaplanner.core.impl.domain.solution.mutation declared as SolutionDescriptor

protected  SolutionDescriptor
MutationCounter.solutionDescriptor

Constructors in org.optaplanner.core.impl.domain.solution.mutation with parameters of type SolutionDescriptor

MutationCounter(SolutionDescriptor solutionDescriptor)

Uses of SolutionDescriptor in org.optaplanner.core.impl.phase.scope

Methods in org.optaplanner.core.impl.phase.scope that return SolutionDescriptor

 SolutionDescriptor
AbstractPhaseScope.getSolutionDescriptor()

Uses of SolutionDescriptor in org.optaplanner.core.impl.score.director

Fields in org.optaplanner.core.impl.score.director declared as SolutionDescriptor

protected  SolutionDescriptor
AbstractScoreDirectorFactory.solutionDescriptor

Methods in org.optaplanner.core.impl.score.director that return SolutionDescriptor

 SolutionDescriptor
InnerScoreDirectorFactory.getSolutionDescriptor()

 SolutionDescriptor
InnerScoreDirector.getSolutionDescriptor()

 SolutionDescriptor
AbstractScoreDirectorFactory.getSolutionDescriptor()

 SolutionDescriptor
AbstractScoreDirector.getSolutionDescriptor()

Methods in org.optaplanner.core.impl.score.director with parameters of type SolutionDescriptor

 void
AbstractScoreDirectorFactory.setSolutionDescriptor(SolutionDescriptor solutionDescriptor)

Uses of SolutionDescriptor in org.optaplanner.core.impl.solver.scope

Methods in org.optaplanner.core.impl.solver.scope that return SolutionDescriptor

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DefaultSolverScope.getSolutionDescriptor()

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On Wednesday night May 3, 1972 promoter Ed Francis presented a wrestling card featuring a no disqualification match between Bobo Brazil and The Sheik.
In the opening matches, Curtis Iaukea and Jimmy Snuka drew. Sam Steamboat defeated Tosh Togo, who filled in for Tarzan Tyler who was not available for the match. Ed Francis and Classy Freddie Blassie battled to a draw.
A bare footed Tosh Togo subbed for Tarzon Tyler against Sam Steamboat.
Blassie attacks Ed Francis with his signature move: biting.
The next match was a midget tag team match. The team of Bobo Johnson & Cowboy Lang defeated the team of Little Bruiser & Little Crusher.
Little Crusher clamps on a punishing head lock onto Bobo Johnson.
Bobo Johnson clinging to referee Pete Peterson.
The first main event of the night was for the Hawaiian Championship with champion big Gene Kiniski going up against British challenger Billy Robinson. After a long, gruelling match, with both men matching hold for hold, ultimately time ran out. The match was declared a draw and Gene Kiniski retained his Hawaiian Championship Belt.
Billy Robinson attempts to take down Gene Kiniski with an arm lock.
Billy Robinson readies a pin attempt on Gene Kiniski.
The resulting pin attempt by Robinson.
The main event was a bloody affair with Bobo Brazil vs The Sheik. The match was billed as a no disqualification match. Right from the opening bell the Sheik smuggled in a foreign object and used it against Brazil. Brazil turned the tables on the Sheik and using the object, ripped open the Sheik's head. With a no disqualification rule in effect, the referee was not able to interfere.
The Sheik wields his metallicc foreign object.
The Sheik chokes Bobo Brazil with the object.
Bobo turns the tables on The Sheik.
However, as the blood kept spewing all over the first row, the referee was forced to call the match when Bobo Brazil refused to stop his assault on the Sheik's head with the foreign object. The Sheik was declared the winner as Bobo Brazil was disqualified in this no disqualification match.
Bobo Brazil works over the Sheik in the corner.
Bobo gouges away at the Sheik's forehead.
The Sheik, a bloody mess.


Top Tips For Raising A Child In The Modern World | Oh You Kids!
Child-rearing can be a joy if you take the time to learn the skills needed to perform the job right. The purpose of this article offers helpful advice on how to parent most effectively.
Think about the types of messages you're sending to your children receive what you say. Your kids need to know that you are able to trust you.
TIP! It is important to consider the message that you could potentially be sending your child. It is important to build and maintain trust with your children.
If you take your child on a trip, always stick to their regular mealtime and bedtime routines, at around the same times as normal. Travel can be extremely stressful for babies and infants. Maintaining bedtime rituals can provide comfort for your child to feel comfortable and can permit all of much-needed sleep.
If your baby is cutting a painful tooth, chill some pickles, cucumbers or carrots and let your child gnaw on them using a mesh teether. Your child will have more relief during the day if he can chew longer.
When driving for long distances with a toddler or young child, stop often if you have kids with you to keep them active and happy. You will have a far more pleasant trip if you take your time, but a more relaxed trip is certain to be a more enjoyable one!
TIP! Parents with teenagers should try to abstain from forcing their own preferences for college; letting the child decide what to do will make the teenager both happy, and responsible for their own mistake, if they believe it is one later on. If the teenagers feel that they are being pressured or manipulated, they might react by doing the opposite out of spite.
Children are naturally independent, so assigning them tasks to do as you tidy up can make them feel helpful and confident.Even toddlers can help with simple, such as sorting silverware when you empty the dishwasher. When you fold laundry, keep socks to the side for your child. These mini-chores will help your child to feel independent living skills and help you to get work done around the house.
Children need to be praised when they exhibit good behavior. If they cannot get it by acting well, the child will seek their attention with bad behavior. Parents who fail to give attention to their children when they act in a positive way are actually encourage them to behave poorly.
Anger will not take you anywhere as a productive feeling when bringing up a child. Parents should always be careful about how they want their children to exhibit by reacting calmly to negative behaviors. It is especially bad to get angry about a child when they make honest mistakes.
TIP! As a parent, it is important to remember to take care of yourself also. No matter how busy your day is, be sure to take a few minutes for yourself to get your energy back.
You should make a list of rules for your children are required to follow. Let them know what the consequences for breaking a rule is.Having rules will also simplify and help to de-stress your raising a child time.
The information that was presented to you gives you some good raising a child advice that will change your opinion of it from something that you dread to something you enjoy. It can be an valuable experience to learn from those who have already succeeded in creating well-rounded and happy children. So, give these tips a try.


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Thom Rickert of Trident Public Risk Solutions discusses the future of ensuring risk in smart cities.
This article was originally published on January 10, 2019 in Public Risk Magazine.
Imagine living in a city in which technology makes it possible for sight-impaired citizens to "see" sidewalks and building entrances. Or a city in which your commute time is slashed by 20 percent thanks to digital signage and mobile apps that recommend the most efficient mode of transportation.
As smart-city technology gains momentum, cities are at a critical juncture between the legacy technologies of the past and the interconnected infrastructure of the future. Now more than ever, it is crucial for community leaders to understand that smart cities will change their risk landscapes dramatically – and not just insurable risk. Planners need to incorporate assessment of smart-city technology deployment into their existing enterprise risk management plans to ensure all facets integrate with their overall strategies.
What does this connection look like in practice? First, a modern communications network powered by 5G must be deployed widely. 5G is the foundational technology for the Internet of Things (IoT). It is high speed (10 to 100 times faster than 4G), high bandwidth (to handle a massive load of devices) and very low latency (which is the delay between data being passed between devices). Second, the power of the smart city is unleashed by IoT – devices that can communicate with each other to allow communities to interact and be informed by the very infrastructure that surrounds them. Smart cities use IoT for applications as diverse as public safety (such as sensors that detect potholes in the road), mobility (e-scooters that address the last-mile issue and ease traffic congestion), and city services (smart garbage cans that know when a bin is full and needs to be emptied) – to name a few. And, according to a smart-cities study by McKinsey Global Institute, smartphones are the new keys to the city, connecting with IoT devices to give citizens instant access to information about transit, traffic, health services, safety alerts and local news.
The benefits of smart cities can't be ignored. Their biggest advantage can be summed up as quality of life. I will let the statistics speak for themselves: According to the McKinsey Global Institute study, which analyzed dozens of current smart-city applications around the world, smart-city technologies on average reduce fatalities by up to 10 percent, emergency response times by up to 35 percent, commute times by up to 20 percent, the disease burden by up to 15 percent, and greenhouse gas emissions by up to 15 percent.
As millennials flock to cities in pursuit of opportunities, governments are being forced to better manage limited natural resources, focus on environmental sustainability, and include a broader swathe of the urban population in public services. At the same time, a rising need for efficiency is driving demand for smart-city solutions across health, transit, the sharing economy, utilities, public safety and city services. For instance, according to a survey conducted by Argo Group, 74 percent of insurance brokers believe autonomous vehicles will reduce the frequency and severity of accidents – resulting in safer cities. The comprehensive metadata gathered by IoT devices helps governments monitor events as they happen, identify patterns, and respond quickly and economically, which is more important than ever as urban populations expand.
But the risks and challenges are as significant as the benefits. Smart-city technology has moved out of the lab and is being tested and deployed, which naturally entails uncertainty and a few bumps in the road. The risks for the insurance industry alone are real – for example, current policy terms and conditions are not clear on many loss scenarios, given the newness of IoT and the relative lack of data to identify long-term patterns.
The starting point, when using an enterprise risk management framework to support the goal of improving the quality of life and drive economic sustainability in the community, is to answer the question, Will deploying smart-city technology help us achieve that strategic goal? The answer to that question will set the stage for answering the questions how, when and who? Once the stage is set, then details of strategy, governance, enablement and technology can be explored in detail.
Second, cities should deliberately foster a risk-aware culture that considers both the positive and negative risks associated with smart-city technology. They should bake risk awareness into their plans and timelines, identifying where exposures exist and paying particular attention to emerging technology that may affect today's risk decisions. And, most important, they must break down departmental silos that inhibit effective technology integration and critical feedback loops.
Do we have the expertise to understand the risks associated with smart-city technology? If not, how do we gain the expertise?
Are all departments included in the risk assessment process?
Have we modeled the community's desire for smart technology and incorporated that feedback into prioritization of development?
How will public-private partnerships and federal and state funding affect our risk assessments?
How do we build trust so citizens feel safe and comfortable about the city collecting their data, as well assuring the data is anonymous and protected?
How do we assure equitable distribution of the technology and its benefits throughout the community?
How resilient are we? Do we have a continuity of operations plan?
Integration is an important part of planning and assumes its own set of risks. How will the public and private sectors work together? How do cities integrate new technology with legacy infrastructure that has yet to be replaced? And, most important, how do we integrate smart-city technology into our strategic risk management plans and our overall visions for our communities? The stakeholders in smart cities must understand fully the implications of deployment before they even consider deployment itself. Inclusiveness and transparency are key components to gaining civic trust.
The insurance industry has a role to play in helping communities transition to smart-city platforms. Claims expertise and thought leadership are important, because insurers can partner with local governments to share their understanding of tactics that can be taken to support efforts to mitigate risks presented by new technology. It's not just about damages, claims or a checklist – it's about all the pieces of the risk puzzle and how they fit together.
The insurance industry has to continue to educate and prepare itself. It must be able to provide smart-city risk management techniques, which will entail a fundamental shift requiring new solutions. The industry must recognize that smart cities present the potential for drastic loss shifts. For instance, there is a potential for lower frequency and severity of auto liability (according to the Argo Group survey, 47 percent of insurance brokers see software malfunctions as one of the biggest opportunities when it comes to covering autonomous vehicles). The narrow category of auto liability loss shift will cascade to other lines, including workers' compensation, health and life insurance, and auto physical damage. These changes will come from just one smart-city segment – vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) and vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) technology.
Consider then all of the other segments in which property losses could be more severe as a result of high-value connected networks. Tech-enabled infrastructure will be more expensive to repair or replace. There will be a shift in perils (e.g., lightning, cyberattacks, programming defects, water intrusions, etc.). Privacy risks will expand due to the vast amount of data being collected: Are we prepared for a dramatic increase in claims regarding privacy? The losses surrounding safety and security may shift from active to passive, such as automatic critical software updates.
Once these risks are factored in, the industry can focus on the exciting opportunities smart cities offer by modifying existing insurance products or creating new ones in construction, general liability, cybersecurity, property, professional and auto. These products can integrate carrier risk control technology with smart technology to drive analytics, resulting in reduced losses and a framework for predictive underwriting.
Thom Rickert has enjoyed a 35-year career in the insurance industry and is currently with Argo Group U.S. as an emerging risk specialist. Rickert has extensive underwriting and marketing experience in all property and casualty lines of business, spanning multiple segments and industries. He has been responsible for implementing corporate compliance and efficiency projects, and he has served as a business leader for technology solutions in policy administration, underwriting, channel management, and business development analytics.
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Over typically the past two decades, typically the cannabis plant, commonly recognized as marijuana, has already been a subject appealing within the medical area. In some states, medical marijuana is available for certain problems. It has the efficacy as a pain reliever has been recently well-established. Although hashish can be most often associated using reducing cancer pain and even damage of appetite, its pain killer qualities could show promising for those who have back suffering, fibromyalgia and the range of other long-term suffering conditions.
How Does Cannabis Alleviate Pain?
Much similar to the opioid radio system in the body that allows endorphins to possess their pleasant, pain-relieving consequences, the body in addition has a cannabinoid receptor system. One can find three kinds of cannabinoids: endocannabinoids (made by the body), phytocannabinoid (made by way of pot plants) and synthetic cannabinoids produced in a laboratory work.
The cannabis plant is made up of a number of cannabinoids, each with its personal features. The three nearly all important components for this conversation are tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabidiol (CBD), and beta-caryophyllene. THC is a minor discomfort reliever and the major psychoactive component of pot. CBD decreases spasms, inflammation, nausea in addition to stress. Beta-caryophellene is a robust potent cannabinoid, and is within highest amount in cannabis essential oils.
The newest theory on fibromyalgia recommends that the brains associated with its victims process problems abnormally, or perhaps that excessive pain alerts are routed to the brain. Growing the amount of cannabinoids available to the body may help to attempt to counter this pain associated with fibrmyalgia. Some sort of small study, as their effects were published in the particular April, 2011 issue associated with PLoS One, revealed fibromyalgic cannabis users to review important reductions in pain plus stiffness.
Long-term once again pain usually entails infection, muscle spasms and lack of pain. Cannabis has been demonstrated to relieve all of these kind of signs, though studies in to neuropathic pain relief possess recently been most prominent. A little study led by means of Draw Ware, MD, tested often the effects of cannabis using ranging THC potencies on pain relief. Those that acquired the highest efficiency, 9. 4%, noted considerably reduced suffering.
Several sources estimate the fact that avenue marijuana contains 10-15% THC, more than expected for pain supervision. That may answer an significant problem for those contemplating medical medical marijuana: Do I actually have to get substantial? The solution is no. Since THC is the central psychoactive component around weed, reducing its degrees plus increasing the ranges of CBD will effect in less psychological outcomes while still relieving soreness. There are clinics around expresses that allow clinical marijuana that offer stresses of high-CBD, low-THC marijuana.
Marijuana is classified just as one illicit substance, which has created a judgment around it. A growing number of, technology is sensing typically the restorative effects of this vegetable, and even working to help synthesize their cannabinoids found in the laboratory. Prior to the safety of the synthetic chemical substances is supported by reliable research, however, referring to nature's origin is nearly all highly recommended.
Some are interested in the potential of dependence associated with medicines. However, many accepted medications discomfort medications, including opioids, are usually highly addictive. Cannabis has actually been shown to be able to reduce opioid dependence. Besides from habitual addiction, which often is a concern having any medication, there is no indication the fact that weed poses dependency troubles. A good host of other destroying health effects regarding widespread pain-killers, such as tummy, kidney and liver injury, as well as overdose, are not regarding cannabis use.
The most famous method of use for weed is usually smoking. Lung plus esophagus irritation are logical concerns for people which are considering medical weed for prolonged pain managing. Further research is expected to measure the efficacy associated with cannabis administered orally or even through a ventilator.
As with any pain prescription medication, cannabis is not the cure for a distressing condition. Rather, it is usually a useful tool for suffering management that should be used to help momentarily alleviate symptoms even though pursuing a treatment strategy that attacks the origin on your pain.