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#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN ADVANCE SCREENING PASSES TO SEE "THE GOLDFINCH"
Enter for a chance to win Advance Screening Passes to see TIFF '19 selection, THE GOLDFINCH! Screenings take place as follows:
Screening details:
Cineplex International Village
88 West Pender, 3rd Floor
Vancouver BC, V6B 6N9
Scotiabank Theatre Edmonton
8882 170 St Suite: #3030
Edmonton AB, T5T 4M2
Scotiabank Theatre Ottawa
2385 City Park Drive
Ottawa ON, K1J 1G1
Scotiabank Theatre Chinook
6455 Macleod Trail SW
Calgary AB, T2H 0K4
Scotiabank Theatre Winnipeg
817 St. James Street
Winnipeg MB, R3G 3L3
Scotiabank Theatre Halifax
190 Chain Lake Dr.
Halifax NS, B3S 1C5
The last time 13-year-old Theo Decker saw his mother, she was gliding away from him into another gallery of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Seconds later, a terrorist bomb exploded destroying priceless pieces of art…and shattering Theo's life forever. The tragedy changes the course of his life, sending him on a stirring odyssey of grief and guilt, reinvention and redemption, friendship and even love.
Throughout the turbulent years, as he grows into adulthood, Theo secretly clings to a single, precious object—his one tangible connection to the mother he lost on that terrible day— a priceless painting of a tiny bird chained to its perch. The Goldfinch.
A beautifully wrought coming-of-age story, intimate in its emotion and sweeping in its design, "The Goldfinch" is the film adaptation of Donna Tartt's globally acclaimed and beloved bestseller of the same name. The novel, which won the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction, spent more than 30 weeks on The New York Times Best Sellers list.
Directed by BAFTA Award winner John Crowley ("Brooklyn"), the film features a multigenerational cast led by Ansel Elgort ("Baby Driver") as Theo Decker and Academy Award winner Nicole Kidman ("The Hours," "Big Little Lies") as Mrs. Barbour. The film also stars Oakes Fegley ("Pete's Dragon") as Young Theo, Aneurin Barnard ("Dunkirk") as Boris, Finn Wolfhard ("Stranger Things," "IT") as Young Boris, with Sarah Paulson ("The Post," "American Crime Story") as Xandra, Luke Wilson ("The Royal Tenenbaums") as Larry, and Jeffrey Wright (HBO's "Westworld") as Hobie.
"The Goldfinch" is produced by Nina Jacobson ("The Hunger Games" films, "American Crime Story") and Brad Simpson ("World War Z," "American Crime Story"). Mari Jo WinklerIoffreda, Kevin McCormick, Sue Kroll and Courtenay Valenti served as executive producers. The screenplay is by Oscar nominee Peter Straughan ("Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy"), based on the novel by Tartt.
Rounding out the main ensemble cast are Ashleigh Cummings ("Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries") as Pippa, Willa Fitzgerald ("Little Women") as Kitsey Barbour, Aimee Laurence ("Chicago P.D.") as Young Pippa, Denis O'Hare ("American Horror Story") as Lucius Reeve, and Boyd Gaines (2014's "Driving Miss Daisy") as Mr. Barbour.
The behind-the-scenes creative team included Oscar-winning director of photography Roger Deakins ("Blade Runner 2049"), Oscar-nominated production designer K.K. Barrett ("Her"), editor Kelley Dixon ("Breaking Bad"), and costume designer Kasia Walicka Maimone ("Bridge of Spies"). The music is by Trevor Gureckis ("Bloodline").
"The Goldfinch" is a presentation of Warner Bros. Pictures, in association with Amazon Studios, a Color Force Production, a John Crowley Film. Slated for release on September 13, 2019, it will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures. "The Goldfinch" has been rated R for drug use and language.
See the Trailer:
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THE GOLDFINCH hits theatres Friday, September 13, 2019.
(Photo/video credit: Warner Bros. Canada)
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#INTERVIEW: EDGAR WRIGHT ON "BABY DRIVER"
After much acclaim at its debut at SXSW earlier this year, buzz musically-driven heist Film Baby Driver from Writer/Director Edgar Wright (Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead) is shifting into high gear. By no means a stranger to Toronto, Wright's affinity for our city is well-documented, having made and premiered his cult hit Scott Pilgrim vs. The World here back in 2009 and 2010, the Film proudly set in the city.
Baby Driver boasts an A-List cast, fronted in the titular role by promising young talent Ansel Elgort (The Fault in our Stars) which sees his character, a runaway driver, coerced into working for a mysterious criminal named Doc (Kevin Spacey) in an ill-fated heist which both could help him start afresh and also destroy everything he has including his burgeoning romance with Debora (Lily James). Jamie Foxx, Jon Hamm, Jon Bernthal and Eiza González star also.
Our Siobhán Rich had the pleasure of chatting with Wright about the Film at its recent Premiere here in Toronto. She chats with him about his return to the city, the music that is so integral to the Film and his love for Poutine!
Baby Driver was a massive hit at SXSW where it premiered. Can you tell us about what inspired this Movie?
Wright: "It's basically my dream Movie of combining action and music together. I've been thinking about it in some form for over 20 years, so it's exciting having it exist not only in my head but also in cinemas.".
Music is so important in this Movie and some of the songs are specifically mentioned in the script. Did you already have clearance on all the music before shooting?
Wright: "We didn't shoot anything without clearing anything first.".
Were there any songs you couldn't get?
Wright: "Nothing really famous, some dance songs had samples in them that were not clearable.".
What is it about Toronto that keeps drawing you back?
Wright: "This is my first time here in four years actually. I wish I came here more often. I did film Scott Pilgrim here eight years ago.".
Of course, you have the Cornetto trilogy. Do you think we can get you back here for a few more movies? The Poutine Trilogy, perhaps?
Wright: "Sure! I love Poutine!".
Watch the Chat:
Our Siobhán Rich drawing a chuckle from Director/Writer of #BabyDriver, #EdgarWright, one of this summer's most buzzed films! He loves Toronto so much he would consider a Poutine Trilogy! Interview coming soon! Photo: @DaveMABaldwin
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In case you haven't seen it yet, see the new TeKillYah Trailer from Baby Driver:
Sony Pictures Canada release BABY DRIVER Wednesday, June 28, 2017.
(Photo/video credit: Siobhán Rich/Mr. Will Wong/David Baldwin)
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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR "BABY DRIVER"
Already one of this summer's most talked about Films, you must see the sizzling new Trailer for Edgar Wright's BABY DRIVER!
A talented, young getaway driver (Ansel Elgort) relies on the beat of his personal soundtrack to be the best in the game. When he meets the girl of his dreams (Lily James), Baby sees a chance to ditch his criminal life and make a clean getaway. But after being coerced into working for a crime boss (Kevin Spacey), he must face the music when a doomed heist threatens his life, love and freedom.
Written & Directed By: Edgar Wright
Sony Pictures Canada release BABY DRIVER Friday, June 28, 2017.
(Photo/video credit: Sony Pictures Canada)
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#EDITORSNOTE: MR. WILL'S BEST-OF 2014 CELEB SELFIES, CELEB SNAPS, FILMS + SINGLES
Let's be real. We can never have enough Celeb Selfies! 2014 was a year I'll never forget and will forever go down as one of our most star-studded yet! Our travels brought us to L.A. and New York, but our most exciting adventures took place here in our Hometown of Toronto! Let's take a walk down our star-studded memory lane to some of our fave Celeb moments of 2014!
Who were you most excited to see? The red-hot Benedict Cumberbatch? The private Usher? The iconic Tom Cruise? The adorable Anna Kendrick? "It Boy" Ansel Elgort? How about "It Girl" Shailene Woodley? The incredibly-tough Reese Witherspoon? The irresistible Tom Hardy?!
Also, we want to share with you some of our fave of the several thousand Celeb Snaps we took in 2014! Chances are if there was a major Star in-town this year, we at some point snapped them!
2014 will go down as one of the strongest years for Cinema in recent memory, but which Movies rocked our World? And which Singles ruled our iPod? You're about to find out!
Re-live some of our Fave Celeb Selfies of 2014 (click HD for better quality):
My most "liked" Selfie on Social Media of 2014 though? Easy!
A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Sep 9, 2014 at 6:56pm PDT
TOP PHOTOS:
Tinashe, Tattoo Rock Parlour
R&B Sensation #Tinashe hits the stage at a packed Tattoo Rock Parlour tonight. cc: @tinashenow
A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Dec 12, 2014 at 10:08pm PST
Rachel McAdams at Canada's Walk of Fame
A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Oct 10, 2014 at 2:00pm PDT
Ryan Reynolds + Peter Fonda at Canada's Walk of Fame
Tove Lo, The Phoenix
Chris Rock at Laughter is the Best Medicine II
Tatiana Maslany at the Birks Tribute for Canadian Women in Film
Robert Pattinson at the NKPR IT Lounge, TIFF '14
Channing Tatum, TIFF '14
A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Sep 9, 2014 at 10:20am PDT
Steve Carell, TIFF '14
Denzel Washington, TIFF '14
Felicity Jones, TIFF '14
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Kevin Costner, TIFF '14
Adam Sandler, TIFF '14
Robert Downey Jr., TIFF '14
Tom Hardy, TIFF '14
Ian Somerhalder, Fan Expo 2014
A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Aug 8, 2014 at 11:33am PDT
Elijah Wood, Fan Expo 2014
A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Aug 8, 2014 at 12:53pm PDT
Norman Reedus, Fan Expo 2014
Shawn Mendes, Universal Music Canada
A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Aug 8, 2014 at 9:31am PDT
One Direction, Where We Are Tour
A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Aug 8, 2014 at 7:09pm PDT
5 Seconds of Summer, Summer 2014
Daniel Radcliffe + Zoe Kazan, The F Word Toronto Premiere
A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Jul 7, 2014 at 5:16pm PDT
Katy Perry, Prismatic World Tour
Lady Gaga, Artrave Tour
Charlie Sheen, Joe Carter Classic Afterparty
A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Jun 6, 2014 at 7:44pm PDT
Gordon Lightfoot, SOCAN Awards
Missy Peregrym + Charlotte Sullivan, Shaw Media Upfronts
A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Jun 6, 2014 at 12:24pm PDT
Charlie Barnett + Jesse Lee Soffer, Shaw Media Upfronts
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Stephen Amell, Bell Media Upfronts
Kirsten Vangsness, Bell Media Upfronts
Elizabeth Henstridge, Bell Media Upfronts
Katie Holmes, Met Gala, NYC
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Blake + Ryan, Met Gala, NYC
Hugh Jackman, Met Gala, NYC
Lily Aldridge + Kate Upton, Met Gala, NYC
Dakota Johnson (50 Shades of Grey), Met Gala, NYC
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Marion Cotillard, Met Gala, NYC
Joshua Jackson + Diane Kruger, Met Gala, NYC
Zac Efron, NYC
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Iggy Azalea, The New Classic Tour
A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Apr 4, 2014 at 11:54pm PDT
Cher, D2K Tour
A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Apr 4, 2014 at 7:34pm PDT
Miley Cyrus, Bangerz Tour
A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Apr 4, 2014 at 1:16am PDT
Katheryn Winnick, Canadian Screen Awards
A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 3, 2014 at 4:08pm PDT
Martin Short, Canadian Screen Awards
Shay Mitchell, Canadian Screen Awards
Maria Bello, David Cronenberg + Viggo Mortensen, Canadian Screen Awards
Laura Vandervoort + Olivier Trevena, Canada's Stars of the Awards Season Gala, L.A.
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Ellen Wong, Canada's Stars of the Awards Season Gala, L.A.
TOP FILMS:
1. WHIPLASH
2. GONE GIRL
3. NIGHTCRAWLER
4. WILD
5. BIRDMAN
6. THE IMITATION GAME
7. FOXCATCHER
8. THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING
9. THE FAULT IN OUR STARS
10. THE LEGO MOVIE
Perhaps under-seen, WHIPLASH is the one Film you absolutely must see this year. J.K. Simmons and Miles Teller will shatter your World with their performances! You'll leave shaken and sobered.
1. ALL ABOUT THAT BASS – Meghan Trainor
2. BLANK SPACE – Taylor Swift
3. WEST COAST – Lana Del Rey
4. BOOM CLAP – Charli XCX
5. POMPEII – Bastille
6. STAY WITH ME – Sam Smith
7. SHE LOOKS SO PERFECT – 5 Seconds of Summer
8. COUNTING STARS – OneRepublic
9. SHAKE IT OFF – Taylor Swift
10. SAY SOMETHING – A Great Big World ft. Christina Aguilera
2014 was all about that bass for us. Meghan Trainor blew our mind with her positive message about body image. We're sold and extremely excited for her 2015 full-length Debut.
Won't you join us as we embark on more exciting adventures in Entertainment 2015? Also stay tuned for an upcoming Post where our Contributors Jonathan Godfrey, Justin Waldman, David Baldwin and George Kozera share their fave Films of 2014 too!
Happy Holidays, Willionaire$!
Photos Post-TIFF '14 taken on Nikon D3300. Photos pre-TIFF '14 taken on Olympus E-PL5/Samsung S4.
(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)
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#TIFF14: THE BEST-OF TIFF '14!
It was a great TIFF '14. I admit things were looking a bit scary with a smaller-than-expected Celebrity Guest List initially and lack of confirmations, but the Festival truly brought its A-Game and this indeed was one for the books! I distinctly remember feeling a bit of panic on the first Friday of the Festival trailing far off the pace I'm normally at, nabbing only a handful of Celeb Snaps. Once the Festival picked-up by the weekend, I found myself barely able to hang-on! What a wild ride!
Many will attribute the shift in pace of the Festival due to the well-publicized guideline changes set this year, making it impossible for any Studios/Filmmakers to premiere at TIFF within its first four days had it premiered elsewhere on the North American Festival Circuit. This in turn created room for several star-studded In-Conversation-Withs as part of the Festival's Mavericks Programme with the likes of Denzel Washington & Antoine Fuqua, Richard Gere, Reese Witherspoon, Robert Duvall, Juliette Binoche. We felt the pinch, believe me. This however is a Statement the Festival must make to secure its exclusivity and maintain its place as an important Fixture for Films on the Award Trail.
We loved seeing the Publicity Machine at work before our eyes. Stars in previous years who were on the inaccessible side, suddenly became warm to Fans. On the contrary though, we noticed a few Stars who normally are friendly and accessible become tough to access this TIFF. We're looking at you, Channing. It always is a true testament to how much the Stars believe in their product when they are willing to bring it!
We also are not surprised that THE IMITATION GAME (review here) was awared the Grolsch People's Choice Award. Upon seeing it in advance of the Festival, we knew the Film had that something special and this will be the Film that makes Benedict Cumberbatch a household name in North America. How it shall fare this Awards Season remains to be seen, but given its Oscar-bagging connections – The Weinstein Co. – it should do just fine!
Our Contributors Jonathan Godfrey, David Baldwin, Justin Waldman and myself also might also have a thing or two to say about other deserving Contenders which premiered here at TIFF, which might not have gotten recognition. Baldwin has the highest praise for Eddie Redmayne's performance in The Theory of Everything (review here), while Godfrey still is singing the patriotic praises of the "cosmic" Maps to the Stars (review here). Waldman has a place in his heart for the overlooked Mommy (review here) and Pride (review here) – both which he feels will be Awards Season Candidates. I myself was spellbound by the meditative slow-burn of Foxcatcher (review here) and the devastatingly-good Whiplash (review here). Never discount Jake Gyllenhaal too as his self-starring and produced Nightcrawler was a bit of a Hit among Fans (review here)! And although we didn't see it, Chris Rock's triumphant return Top Five had multiple Studios in a bidding war for distribution rights.
… and now for some Lists!
MR. WILL'S TOP TIFF '14 MOMENTS
1. Meeting Tom Hardy
2. Meeting Bill Murray
3. Meeting Benedict Cumberbatch x 2
4. Epic Reese Witherspoon Photo Op (after six tries prior)
5. Meeting Steve Carell
6. Meeting Melissa McCarthy
7. Ansel Elgort saying he had to get a Selfie with Mr. Will, followed by comment from him on Instagram.
8. Mr. Will's Epic Hat Fail, blocking Jennifer Garner's beautiful face
9. Meeting Miles Teller/J.K, Simmons WHIPLASH Combo
10. John Travolta's Fan Buffet outside The Forger Press Junket
MOST FAN-FRIENDLY CELEBS AT TIFF '14
1. John Travolta
2. Tom Hardy
3. Reese Witherspoon (we are shocked!)
4. Benedict Cumberbatch
5. Chris Evans
CELEBS WHO OWNED TIFF '14
1. Bill Murray
2. Al Pacino
4. Anna Kendrick
5. Steve Carell
SURPRISE! CELEBS
1. Melissa McCarthy
2. Kristen Bell
3. Chris Pine
4. Elizabeth Banks
5. Cara Delevingne
LEAST-ACCESSIBLE CELEBS
1. Robert Downey Jr.
2. Tina Fey
4. Denzel Washington
5. Kate Winslet
CELEBS WHO MADE THE MOST OF TIFF '14
4. Jon Stewart
BUZZMETER
2. Eddie Redmayne
3. Miles Teller
4. Felicity Jones
5. Ansel Elgort
FILMS TO LOOK-OUT FOR AWARDS SEASON FROM TIFF '14
1, The Imitation Game
2. St. Vincent
And last but not least, we must thank our wonderful Supporters throughout TIFF who make it all possible.
CP24 & Bell Media: Thank you for continuing to provide and support me with an Outlet to share my greatest passion with Ontarians at my favourite time of year. I look forward to working together again TIFF '15!
H&M Canada: Everything I wear is H&M. Your Cardigans and Jackets were perfect for the indecisive hot-cold of TIFF '14. Your clothing gives me confidence and comfort. Thank you.
Nikon Canada: Although I am still mastering my Nikon D3300 admittedly, many of my Photos were another level of fantastic. Capturing Photos in 24MP has given my Pictures a depth, clarity and level of detail which I've never before achieved. In the words of Joel McHale (at the Festival with Adult Beginners), "Are you sure this is the best Camera to take a Selfie with?" *SNAP* "I guess it is!".
Novotel Centre Toronto: I am happy to have called you my home once again TIFF '14. Billy and I miss our amazingly cozy bed and we appreciate the Puppy Welcome Package. This shows the level of attentiveness you have for your Clients. To be only minutes away from the thick of it all: the Movies, Parties and Celebrities and be able to crash in my Hotel Room for a quick recharge when I was in dire need of it was an absolute luxury I will not take for granted. The in-and-our privileges of your Parking Lot were a blessing as was the reliable Wi-Fi. The Staff always are accommodating, understanding and friendly. Without a doubt, I can recommend Novotel Centre Toronto as the place to stay during TIFF.
Samsung Canada: Communication is key to my Brand during TIFF and having access to the Samsung Galaxy S5 and Galaxy Tab S this year ensured I always was able to stay in touch and charged. When there was the ever rare lull in my day, I could whip-out my Devices and prep my Photos and Blog Posts, ensuring that I could actually spend precious time in my Hotel Room sleeping versus working. This meant so much to me and I basically cannot imagine my life without a Galaxy Tab S. Really!
Ford Canada: I have never experienced luxury like a LINCOLN MKZ. The Panoramic Roof was a dream. The 6-Speed SelectShift® was absolute state-of-the-art. The massaging chairs were decadent. The THX® II Certified Audio System was symphonic. The customizable interior lighting let me changing colours according to my mood. The Lincoln MKZ's concern for my safety with frequent alerts kept me focused on the road. Did I mention it's awful easy on the eyes? I will never forget the TIFF in which Billy and I rolled in that silky, smooth Lincoln!
Out There with Melissa DiMarco: We always have a blast at Melissa's Out There VIP Interview Studio and Hospitality Suite! Thank you for keeping Team Mr. Will fed and hydrated with your delectable goodies and thank you for embracing my Willionaire$!
NKPR IT LOUNGE: We are thrilled to have experienced the goodness enjoyed by the likes of Julianne Moore, Robert Pattinson, John Cuasack, Justin Long, Jena Malone, Felicity Jones and several more! Thank you also for giving my Willionaire$ a taste of that Celeb Life with your generosity!
Touchwood PR: We love you and appreciate the Golden Tickets my Readers and I have been given thanks to your kindness. We value your friendship and are excited about what's next to come!
Rock-It Promotions: We are honoured by some of the plum opportunities we were given this TIFF and we look forward to building our relationship with you in the future!
Shinan Govani: We are so proud to call you a Friend. You are one of TIFF's most omnipresent Stars. We continue to look-up to you and your profound influence on our thriving Celebrity Culture.
We hope you had a blast on our Digital Journey this TIFF '14 and we can't wait to do it all over.
Stick around, we're at this year-round.
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#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN PASSES TO SEE "MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN" IN TORONTO, MONTREAL + OTTAWA
After winning much praise at TIFF '14, Jason Reitman's MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN is about ready to see a release! Paramount Pictures Canada and Mr. Will want to take Readers in Toronto (October 1, 2014), Montreal (October 8, 2014) and Ottawa (October 14, 2014) to an Advance Screening!
"MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN" follows the story of a group of high school teenagers and their parents as they attempt to navigate the many ways the internet has changed their relationships, their communication, their self-image, and their love lives. The film attempts to stare down social issues such as video game culture, anorexia, infidelity, fame hunting, and the proliferation of illicit material on the internet. As each character and each relationship is tested, we are shown the variety of roads people choose – some tragic, some hopeful – as it becomes clear that no one is immune to this enormous social change that has come through our phones, our tablets, and our computers.
MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN stars Ansel Elgort, Adam Sandler, Jennifer Garner, Judy Greer, Rosemarie DeWitt, Emma Thompson, J.K. Simmons, Dean Norris and Dennis Haysbert.
We caught-up with the Cast of MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN at TIFF '14! See some Snaps here.
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Paramount Pictures release MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN on Wednesday, October 1, 2014.
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#TIFF14: DAY 3 RECAP – CHRIS EVANS, ROSARIO DAWSON, KEVIN COSTNER, ANNA KENDRICK, NOOMI RAPACE, JESSICA CHASTAIN, TIMOTHY SPALL, MARK RUFFALO, MILES TELLER, BEN STILLER, CHLOË MORETZ, EDDIE REDMAYNE, BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH, ROBERT DOWNEY JR., JENNIFER GARNER, ANSEL ELGORT, ADAM SANDLER, NICOLA PELTZ, SALMA HAYEK, ANDREW SCOTT, BILL NIGHY + MORE!
Today will forever go down as the most explosive day of all time for TIFF! Stars were bursting at every seam after what was felt by the consensus as a a slow start to the Festival on Thursday. Parties were held all around the City and we made several successful Pit Stops around the City and got fueled by Starpower!
The day began with a Press Conference for Jason Reitman's new Film about sexual frustrations, Men, Women & Children and although normally Fans get a chance to see and interact with the Cast, it would be the running-behind-schedule which hindered the experience. We still managed to see the following:
Ansel Elgort/Kaitlyn Dever
We also got a little surprise from Australian Actor Alex Russell, whom we met filming CARRIE here a couple years back! The Actor stars in CUT SNAKE at TIFF '14! He remembers us!
We love Paul Bettany and were ecstatic about meeting him as he went about his Press Day for self-directed Shelter, which premieres at TIFF '14.
Midday, we head over to Princess of Wales Theatre to invest a bit of time in one of our favourite Actors, Michael Douglas whom along with Co-Star Jeremy Irvine, premiered their new Thriller The Reach. Although it was a bit of a wait and a struggle with the clipboards from Autograph Collectors, we got our coveted Selfies with both Stars!
Not too far long after, we made our way over to the official Audi-sponsored Party for Oscar Contender, PRIDE over at Hotspot The Citizen. All I have to say is Truffle Poutine. Delish. The light-hearted Dramedy documents the true struggle of a Gay Activist Group in England, supporting Miners in need. The only thing however, is that the striking Miners didn't want to be associated with the Group. The Film won a two-minute Standing Ovation from its Audience yesterday afternoon. See some Snaps of the talented Cast:
Ben Schnetzer & Jessie Cave
The Cast and Team behind PRIDE
We thought we'd re-visit the Cast of Paramount Pictures' Men, Women & Children once more at the official Party for the Film at new It-Spot, Montecito which happens also to be owned be legendary Filmmaker Ivan Reitman, Father of Director Jason. Fans and Cameras lined the Carpet in eager anticipation as the Stars paraded by one-by-one including a few surprises! I was so happy to see our Friend Ansel Elgort, whom we met here in the City a couple years back when he was filming CARRIE. He noticed us right away at the Carpet proclaiming, "I've got to get a Selfie with Mr. Will!". We're incredibly proud how well he's done and also what's next to come for the Divergent and The Fault in our Stars Talent, who clearly has been propelled into Mega-stardom from the ecstatic screams I heard from Fans everywhere he went today.
An annual favourite Fixture of ours at TIFF is the InStyle Magazine Party, which shuts down a strip of Yorkville for a night and the amount of Starpower seen here was s t a g g e r i n g. We admit it was a bit of on the decline mostly due to unfortunate timing later in the Festival after an abundance of Stars leave town, but was it ever a night to remember for the Fans! We're talking Megawatts!
Chris Evans (Before We Go)
Robert Downey Jr. (The Judge)
Noomi Rapace (The Drop)
Missy Peregrym dressed in Intermix (Backcountry)
Paul Dano (Love & Mercy)
Miles Teller (Whiplash)
Lacey Chabert (aka GRETCHEN WIENERS!!!)
Mark Ruffalo (Infinitely Polar Bear, Foxcatcher)
Jessica Chastain (Miss Julie)
Timothy Spall (Mr. Turner)
Ben Stiller (While We're Young)
Jake Abel (Good Kill)
J.K. Simmons (Whiplash)
Abigail Spencer (This is Where I Leave You and The Forger)
Chloë Moretz (Laggies, Clouds of Sils Maria and The Equalizer)
Rick Hoffman
Eddie Redmayne (The Theory of Everything)
Benedict Cumberbatch (The Imitation Game)
Kevin Costner (Black & White)
Will Peltz (Men, Women & Children)
Felicity Jones (The Theory of Everything)
Salma Hayek (Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet)
We spotted Channing Tatum, Jon Stewart and many, many more there also!!
Okay, we admit it. We were on a high and kept going right after till 5 AM (!!!) when we also spotted several other Stars out and about! Look!
Anna Kendrick (The Last Five Years)
Douglas Booth (The Riot Club)
Rosario Dawson (Top Five)
Cedric the Entertainer (Top Five)
Jay Pharoah (Top Five)
We ain't done. Wait till you see what we have in store next, Willionaire$!
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#TIFF14: OFFICIAL LIST OF STARS ANNOUNCED
It absolutely is our favourite time of the year again and announced this morning is the official list of Talent coming to Toronto for TIFF '14! We look forward to seeing plenty of returning names – some just here last year like the likes of Jennifer Aniston and Kate Winslet – and also plenty of Stars from years past making their way back here once more!
Among the names attending TIFF '14 this year include:
Jon Stewart, Martin Scorcese, Richard Gere, Andrew Garfield, Viggo Mortensen, Gael Garcia Bernal, James Franco, Jane Fonda, Chloë Moretz, Brit Marling, Laura Dern, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Vanessa Redgrave, Vera Farmiga, Al Pacino, Tina Fey, Haley Joel Osment, Robert Pattinson, Ansel Elgort, Alice Eve, Sam Rockwell, Amanda Seyfried, Michael Shannon, Dax Sheppard, Robert Duvall, Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr., Hailee Steinfield, Justin Chatwin, Method Man, Jennifer Connelly, Bobby Cannavale, Kuoth Wiel, Cassie Williams, Danny Webb, Dominic West, Jung Woo-Sung, John Boylan, Sam Worthington, Tye Sheridan, Andrew Scott, Timothy Spall, Alan Rickman, Connie Britton, Reese Witherspoon, Evan Bird, Zhao Wei, Han Ye-Ri, Melissa Benoist, Haley Bennett, Sonja Bennett, John Travolta, Julianne Moore, Isaach De Bankolé, Dan Stevens, Jason Bateman, Corey Stoll, Xavier Dolan, Peter Stormare, Ben Schnetzer, Abigail Spencer, Ellen Barkin, Bill Pullman, Charlotte Aubin, Kate Winslet, Ryan Reynolds, Rene Russo, Roger Waters, Simon Pegg, Rosamund Pike, Loreto Aravena, Tobey Maguire, Aubrey Plaza, Tobey Maguire, Gemma Arterton, Juliette Binoche, Zhang Yimou, Rosemarie DeWitt, Kristen Wiig, Adam Sandler, Rose Byrne, Channing Tatum, Chris Evans, Jake Gyllenhaal, Dustin Hoffman, Mark Ruffalo, Bill Murray, Daniel Barber, Liam Aiken, Mike Leigh, Olivier Assayas, Richard LaGravenese, Diane Keaton, Kevin Kline, Anna Kendrick, Morgan Freeman, Benicio del Toro, Michael Douglas, Rosario Dawson, Chris Rock, John Cusack, Benedict Cumberbatch, Octavia Spencer, Keira Knightley, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Kevin Costner, Anthony Mackie, Patricia Clarkson, J.K. Simmons, Miles Teller, Priyanka Chopra, Daniel Bruhl, Michael Winterbottom, Justin Chon, Steve Carell, Gong Li, Hayden Christensen, Tory Kittles, Jordana Brewster, Holliday Grainger, Max Irons, Lone Scherfig, Sam Claflin, Douglas Booth, Paul Bettany, Daniel Barnz, Noah Baumbach, Barry Avrich, Jennifer Aniston, Akon, Nick Kroll, Holly Hunter, Catherine Keener, Greta Gerwig, Omar Sy Jennifer Garner, Salma Hayek, Kevin Smith, Eddie Redmayne, Felicity Jones, Faye Marsay, Bill Nighy, Justin Long, Christopher Plummer, Marton Csokas, David Cronenberg, Sarah Gadon, Tom Schilling, Tom Hardy and more!
TIFF also will be hosting a series of In-Conversations-With as part of their Mavericks Programme. Joining-in are the likes of Reese Witherspoon, Robert Duvall, Denzel Washington, Richard Gere, Juliette Binoche, Jon Stewart, Dan Savage, Julie Taymor and several more!
As is the case always, it's sometimes not just who's coming – it's who they're bringing. Don't be surprised if Jennifer Garner brings Husband Ben Affleck along and be warned if Andrew Garfield brings Emma Stone along!
Who's on our list of Must-Meets? Plenty! We hope finally to get a positive moment with Reese Witherspoon and Kate Winslet! Excited about Martin Scorcese, J.K. Simmons, Bobby Cannavale, Miles Teller, Corey Stoll, Tobey Maguire, Rose Byrne, Michael Douglas and newer names like Max Irons and Douglas Booth, that's for sure. And did we read TINA FEY!?!? Finally! AND WHERE IS TOM HARDY?!?!
The list is always subject to surprise and no-shows as we know all too well!
Visit the official TIFF Website for more.
TIFF '14 runs September 3 – 14, 2014.
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#FIRSTLOOK: "THE FAULT IN OUR STARS" TRAILER
Although I had some doubts about it after first hearing of it being in production, I must say I am rather pleased with how promising this Adaptation of THE FAULT IN OUR STARS looks. One-part John Hughes-esque, one-part A Walk to Remember, this Romantic-Drama looks a bona fide Tearjerker.
Hazel (Shailene Woodley) and Gus (Ansel Elgort) are two extraordinary teenagers who share an acerbic wit, a disdain for the conventional, and a love that sweeps them — and us — on an unforgettable journey. Their relationship is all the more miraculous, given that they met and fell in love at a cancer support group. THE FAULT IN OUR STARS, based upon the number-one bestselling Novel by John Green, explores the funny, thrilling and tragic business of being alive and in love.
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20th Century Fox releases THE FAULT IN OUR STARS on Friday, June 6, 2014.
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#FIRSTLOOK: OFFICIAL TRAILER FOR "DIVERGENT"
"The future belongs to those who know truly who they are.".
Not that we really needed to be sold on DIVERGENT, but now that we've seen this brand new Trailer for it, we're sold on it completely! Pure adrenaline!
Directed by Neil Burger, the Action-Fantasy centers around Beatrice Prior, a Teenager with a special mind, finds her life threatened when an authoritarian Leader seeks to exterminate her kind in her effort to seize control of their divided Society.
DIVERGENT stars Shailene Woodley, Kate Winslet, Theo James, Miles Teller, Maggie Q, Tony Goldwyn, Zoë Kravitz and Ansel Elgort.
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Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) today announced that Dennis M. Nally has been elected to the Company's Board of Directors, effective October 1, 2016.
Mr. Nally, 63, is the former Chairman of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Ltd. Prior to that, he was the Chairman and Senior Partner of the U.S. firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
James Gorman, Chairman and CEO of Morgan Stanley, said, "I am very pleased to welcome Mr. Nally to our Board. He brings significant financial experience and risk management acumen, honed from his decades of experience advising multinational clients in navigating the global business environment. The Board, our management and our shareholders will greatly benefit from his insights and perspectives."
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This report is available both in Russian and English versions.
The report is devoted to investigation of the current standing of the sulfuric acid market in Kazakhstan and a forecast of its development for the period up to 2020.
The report consists of 6 chapters, contains 74 pages, including 24 figures, 17 Tables and an Appendix.
This work is a desk study. As information sources, data of the Statistics Agency of Kazakhstan, the United Nations database, the Federal Customs Service of Russia were considered, as well as materials of industrial regional press, web-sites of producers and consumers of the product.
The first chapter of the report presents brief characteristics of the production technology of sulfuric acid, the data on raw materials used in Kazakhstan, costs and profitability of the production.
The second chapter is devoted to production of sulfuric acid in Kazakhstan. It presents data on volumes of release in the 2000-2011, the structure of production, and the current status of the largest manufacturing enterprises. It also provides information about ongoing projects on construction of new sulfuric acid plants.
The third chapter presents an analysis of the market prices for sulfuric acid. The dynamics of prices in the domestic market of Kazakhstan, as well as the export-import prices in 2005-2012 years are given. In addition, the forecast of the price of sulfuric acid in Kazakhstan for the period up to 2020 is presented.
The fourth chapter of the report analyzes foreign trade operations with sulfuric acid in Kazakhstan in 2005-2011. It discusses statistical data on the volume of foreign trade, the regional structure of exports and imports of the reagent.
The fifth chapter analyzes the consumption of sulfuric acid in Kazakhstan in 2007-2011. This section provides a supply-demand balance, evaluates a sectoral structure of consumption, and describes the current state of end-uses and largest enterprises-consumers of sulfuric acid.
The sixth, final chapter of the report presents a forecast of development of the market of sulfuric acid in Kazakhstan for the period up to 2020.
The Appendix contains contact information for the largest enterprises-producers and consumers of sulfuric acid in Kazakhstan.
1. Technology of production of sulfuric acid and raw materials used in Kazakhstan
1.1. Production of sulfuric acid from flue gases of the enterprises of the non-ferrous metallurgy
1.2. Production of sulfuric acid by combustion of sulfur
2. Production of sulfuric acid in Kazakhstan
2.1. Dynamics and volumes of production in 2000-2011
2.2. Structure of the production
2.3. Current standing of largest producers of sulfuric acid in Kazakhstan
2.3.1. PLC «Corporation «Kazakhmys» (Zhezkazgan, Karaganda region)
2.3.2. PLC «Kazzinc» (Ust-Kamenogorsk, East-Kazakhstan region)
2.3.3. Ongoing projects for the construction of new sulfuric acid productions
3. Price analysis
3.1. Prices and price indices for sulfuric acid in the domestic market of Kazakhstan in 2005-2012
3.2. Cost of production of sulfuric acid in Kazakhstan
3.3. Export-import prices of sulfuric acid in Kazakhstan in 2005-2011
3.4. Forecast of prices for sulfuric acid in Kazakhstan for the period up to 2020
4. Foreign trade operations with sulfuric acid in Kazakhstan in 2005-2011
4.1. Import
4.2. Export
5. Consumption of sulfuric acid in Kazakhstan
5.1. Production-consumption balance in 2007-2011
5.2. Structure of consumption
5.3. Main industries and enterprises-consumers of sulfuric acid
5.3.1. Current standing of the uranium industry of Kazakhstan and the use of sulfuric acid in the mining of uranium ores
JSC NAK «Kazatomprom» (Astana)
5.3.2. Current status of the chemical industry and the production of phosphate fertilizers
PLC «Kazphosphate» (Zhambyl region)
5.3.3. Others industries that consume sulfuric acid
6. Forecast of production and consumption of sulfuric acid in Kazakhstan for the period up to 2020
Appendix. Address directory of largest enterprises-producers and consumers of sulfuric acid in Kazakhstan
Table 1. Production of sulfuric acid by enterprises of Kazakhstan in 2007-2011, thousand ton
Table 2. Production indicators of PLC «Kazakhmys Corporation» in 2010-2011
Table 3. Release of main products by PLC «Kazzinc» in 2010-2011
Table 4. Projects to build new capacities for the production of sulfuric acid in Kazakhstan
Table 5. The price index of sulfuric acid, acquired for industrial purposes in Kazakhstan in 2010-2011, at the end of the year % to December of the previous year
Table 6. Import of sulfuric acid to Kazakhstan in 2005-2011 by countries-suppliers, ton, thousand $
Table 7. Largest Kazakhstan buyers of the Russian of sulfuric acid in 2007-2009, ton
Table 8. Largest Kazakhstan buyers of the Russian sulfuric acid in 2010-2011, ton
Table 9. Largest Russian enterprises-suppliers of sulfuric acid to Kazakhstan in 2010-2011, thousand ton, %
Table 10. Export of sulfuric acid by Kazakhstan in 2005-2011 by countries-recipients, ton, thousand $
Table 11. Production-consumption balance of sulfuric acid in Kazakhstan in 2007-2011, thousand tons, %
Table 12. Structure of the consumption of sulfuric acid in Kazakhstan в 2011 thousand tons, %
Table 13. Largest JV of JSC NAK «Kazakhatomprom»
Table 14. Mines, built in Kazakhstan in 2004-2010 in the framework of the program for a massive increase in uranium mining
Table 15. Volumes of production of phosphate fertilizers and consumption of sulfuric acid at PLC «Kazphosphate» in 2011 and a forecast for the period up to 2020
Table 16. Indices of production in major sectors consuming sulfuric acid in Kazakhstan in 2007-2011, % to the previous year
Table 17. Forecast of production of sulfuric acid in Kazakhstan by enterprises for the period up to 2020, thousand tons
Figure 1. Areas of application of sulfuric acid
Figure 2. Technological scheme of the production of sulfuric acid from sulfur
Figure 3. Dynamics of production of sulfuric acid in Kazakhstan in 2000-2011, thousand tons, % to the previous year
Figure 4. Shares of enterprises-producers in the total output of sulfuric acid in Kazakhstan in 2007-2011, %
Figure 5. Location of main assets of the corporation «Kazakhmys» on the territory of Kazakhstan
Figure 6. Dynamics of the production of sulfuric acid by copper smelters of the Corporation «Kazakhmys» in 2007-2011, thousand ton
Figure 7. Dynamics of the production of sulfuric acid PLC «Kazzinc» in 2007-2011, thousand tons
Figure 8. Dynamics of prices for sulfuric acid of enterprises-producers in Kazakhstan in 2008-2012, tenge/ton (without the excise duty and VAT)
Figure 9. Price indices for material and technical products, purchased by industrial enterprises of Kazakhstan in 2005-2011 (at the end of the year % to December of the previous year)
Figure 10. Price indices for sulfuric acid, purchased by industrial enterprises in Kazakhstan 2010-2011 (% to a previous month)
Figure 11. Dynamics of annual average export-import prices for sulfuric acid in Kazakhstan in 2005-2011, $/ton
Figure 12: Forecast of prices for sulfuric acid in Kazakhstan for the period up to 2020, thousand tenge per ton
Figure 13. Dynamics of foreign trade operations with sulfuric acid in Kazakhstan in 2005-2011, thousand ton
Figure 14. Largest regions-recipients of the Russian sulfuric acid in Kazakhstan in 2011, %
Figure 15. Dynamics of major indicators of the sulfuric acid market in Kazakhstan in 2007-2011, thousand ton
Figure 16. Structure of consumption of sulfuric acid in Kazakhstan в 2011, %
Figure 17. Uranium deposits of Kazakhstan
Figure 18. The scheme of extraction of uranium by the in-situ leaching method
Figure 19. Dynamics of extraction of uranium ores in Kazakhstan in 2003-2011, thousand tons, % to the previous year
Figure 20. Regional structure of the mining of uranium ores in Kazakhstan in 2009-2010, %
Figure 21. Extraction of uranium ores in terms of uranium by JSC NAK «Kazatomprom» in 2009-2011, thousand ton
Figure 22. Revenues from sales of JSC «NAK «Kazatomprom» in 2009-2011, billion tenge
Figure 23. Dynamics of production of mineral fertilizers in Kazakhstan in 2007-2011, thousand ton
Figure 24. Forecast of production and consumption of sulfuric acid in Kazakhstan for the period up to 2020, thousand tons
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The world needs safe nuclear energy by the Gigawatt and Terawatt. Since Thorium is far more abundant than Uranium, and less prone to being turned to nuclear weapons uses, the Thorium fuel cycle makes sense. The following Peswiki editorial discusses using the liquid fluoride thorium reactor in conjunction with coal gasification and solid oxide fuel cells, to provide the energy and fuel needed for the next few centuries -- or until cheap abundant nuclear fusion comes along.
For those individuals who understand the global energy situation the answer is quite clear and it involves advanced technology, chemistry, money, and political support. The comments in the clean coal comic truly express a viable technological solution which will lead to the realization of a long term solution going beyond the hundreds of years which coal and other fossil fuels would provide.
A 1000 MW nuclear reactor could produce 18,000 barrels of fuel a day with technology which currently exists. There have been several different Thorium reactors in operation within the past 40 years. So what happened? The era when these reactors were brought online was during the cold war. Uranium-fueled nuclear power plants are the suppliers of weapons grade plutonium which we use within our nuclear arsenal [hence their being favored]. The Yucca Mountain project is simply a nuclear weapons storage silo in disguise. The question I ask, which is more important, being whether we will destroy our planet or save it from our destruction?
There will always be a need for man to have the capability of defending itself but at what expense?
Future energy needs will be filled using multiple energy sources. Biomass and microbe energy will be very important. But nuclear reactors of several types and sizes will be integral to the transition to clean and sustainable energy, power, and fuels. Coal, kerogens (oil shale), bitumens (oil sands and heavy oils), and various forms of gaseous fossil fuels will be critically important, using newer cleaner technology. Fuel cells will provide important improvements in efficiency in utilising liquid and gaseous fuels (solids too).
Looking at modern political planners who call themselves "green", we see that green is scarcity and death. The "green" approach is no cleaner and is far less sustainable than the wise multiple source approach. Today's leaders in Europe, the US, Australia, and other countries are stupidly green -- adherents of scarcity and death. We cannot afford these leaders or their bigoted and genocidal policies.


It may or may not surprise you to learn that not only is the number of children being home-schooled on the rise: so is the number of children learning on the road. For anybody who gave up their 20's to get on the family and mortgage treadmill, the idea that you could let go of it all for months, even years, but not compromise on your children's education probably sounds too good to be true. But as an ever growing number of bloggers and writers are showing, it's possible- and it looks like a whole lot of fun.
Why are parents choosing to 'road school'?
First things first, home schooling is protected by law. It's completely legal, so long as children receive a 'suitable' education. That being said, the government don't precisely define what they believe to be a 'suitable' education, so the focus is really up to you. It most certainly includes basic skills like reading, writing and arithmetic, the National Curriculum more broadly, and physical exercise. So long as your home schooling curriculum covers these basics, it doesn't matter whether you teach them at home or on the road.
For their part, the Department of Education disapprove. "Obviously, we do not condone it. Children must receive a suitable education. Even missing a week of school affects children's attainment," a spokeswoman told the Guardian. This shouldn't come as much surprise considering their focus for the last twenty years on targets, goals and statistics. So, who should you believe? Will it help or hinder your child's development?
How is it possible to balance the demands of education with travel plans?
This really is the million dollar question. We already know that it's legal to 'road school', but is it really possible not just to enjoy a culturally enriching experience, but also to learn in a measured, structured way? Well, it might be difficult, but it can be done. We have a few tips that could help you plan and structure your own child's road schooling experience!
Susan Hamlyn, the director of The Good Schools Guide educational consultants, spoke to the Telegraph about how it's essential to keep some element of structure or framework if you road school your children, or for that matter, home school them generally. So, when travelling, allow time for freedom to roam and explore- but schedule some time each day for more formal learning too, with targets and set tasks.
Hamlyn also said that it's just as important to find opportunities to collaborate and even compete with other children, especially if your plan isn't to home school your children permanently. This is for two reasons: first, if your child returns from home schooling without having been a part of the collaborative and competitive environment found in schools, it's likely they will react badly and could fall behind. But it's also important to build up social skills which can be hard to achieve at home.
Just because you're taking your child's education into your own hands, that doesn't mean you can't use the same textbooks, curricula and teaching standards that the education system use. And considering the wide availability of material available online nowadays, it couldn't be easier to keep up with the curriculum while on the road. So long as you have a laptop or tablet and access to the internet, there is a world of resources available at your fingertips.
You might start by browsing the national curriculum, which is available online to peruse at your leisure . It is divided into key stages, and also split into subjects, to make it easy for you to find out exactly what the government believes your child ought to be learning at each stage of their education (and make sure that your child is learning at an appropriate pace). Alternatively, try researching independent schools, as many of these choose to share their own curricula on their websites.
Once you've decided what your child needs to learn, you'll be able to research just about any subject to find materials that you can use to aid them in their learning (and you in your teaching). There are educational games, worksheets, quizzes, study guides, and many other kinds of resource available online to help you with your child's education.
For example, you could consider using a website such as duolingo.com to help with learning languages. There are even websites offering online teaching in virtual classrooms, such as net-school.co.uk. These sites are set up for people of all ages, and would be perfect for learning on the go.
Of course, one of the major benefits of sending your child to a traditional school – and a drawback of home-schooling – is the opportunity for socialisation. Interacting with other children and adults is an important part of a child's upbringing, and children who are educated at home can be in danger of missing out.
This is where road schooling, however, has a distinct advantage. Travelling offers your child the opportunity to meet and interact with people of all ages and from all walks of life. Before moving to a new area, search online for clubs, groups and activities in your new town that you could sign your child up for. Whether these are educational (e.g. language or reading clubs), extracurricular (e.g. sports clubs or music lessons), or are just for fun, they offer a wonderful opportunity for your child (and you!) to meet new people and make new friends.


CMA CGM's takeover of Finnish short sea cargo carrier and logistics firm Containerships has been approved by the EU Commission, according to a statement released to the Nasdaq Helsinki Stock Exchange.
The deal, which was agreed on June 20 2018, has been approved unconditionally and is expected to be completed by October 31 2018.
It will see Containerships' entire logistics operations, including its multi-link terminals, integrated into CMA CGM's intra-regional business in Europe and Mediterranean.
By January 2019 it is expected to add four liquefied natural gas-fuelled (LNG) vessels to its fleet.
The announcement comes just one week after CMA CGM signed a sustainability partnership with Panalpina, the world's fourth largest ocean freight forwarder, as it steps up its efforts to cut emissions.
In the same week CMA CGM also increased its share in Swiss supply chain CEVA Logistics to 33% as it seeks to diversify its business operations.


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2018 Call For Essays: Family Structure, Roles and Dynamics Linked to Retirement Security
Background and Content
Recently, there has been increased attention paid to the concepts of financial literacy and wellness, and retirement preparedness and security. In the past three years, the Society of Actuaries (SOA) compiled essay collections that address issues related to diverse risks encountered in retirement; developments in the financial wellness arena; and perspectives, potential solutions and new innovations for securing future retirements.
This 2018 call for essays seeks to expand the discussion and complement the previous essay collections. The primary motivation of this year's call is to identify the current and potential impact that family structure, roles and dynamics have on retirement security in the United States. Family structure can, and in many instances, does play a significant role in retirement security worldwide. In the US, the retirement system and planning for retirement security often ignore the role that family structure, roles and dynamics can have on an individual's or couple's financial and retirement security and/or burden.
Past SOA-sponsored and funded research identified significant gaps in the process of financial decision-making and it was observed that much is done without thorough analysis of this potential factor that family plays. Recent research from the Society of Actuaries (SOA) with individuals age 85 and over and adult children with parents age 85 and over provided insights into experiences during retirement. More than half of this group needed help of some type and their family, often adult children, were a primary source of help. The Society of Actuaries research also observed that family help is not usually considered in planning. Other research provides insights about retirees and their relationships to family members. In addition, a look at that research conveys that family is important to retirement in many different ways but often not part of the picture when retirement is planned
Given its role in assisting the public to understand retirement issues, the SOA Committee on Post-Retirement Needs and Risks is interested in exploring the role that family structure, roles and dynamics have and may have for workers and retirees in securing and maintaining a secure retirement. With this in mind, the Committee is issuing this call for essays to gather data, thoughts and opinions on how to advance the state of effective practices to recognize the implications and potential impact family structure, roles and dynamics have on retirement security.
The following are suggested areas/topics and questions for respondents to consider. The list is neither exhaustive nor intended to be restrictive:
Family Support Financial And Physical
How do families help each other across generations? How does that impact older members of society?
In some situations, much less is needed in retirement assets because the family will help members who need care and help. How do you see the role of the family as a "risk pooler" and what might be done to reflect this in planning?
What factors contribute to different expectations about the role of family in helping older family members?
Should retirement planning include family members in the discussions? Should long-term care be a part of that discussion?
Many adult children help parents when they need financial and other assistance. What is known about this type of assistance? What can we do to learn more?
Living arrangements for the aging and retired can involve living with or in close proximity to family members. How can this contingency be appropriately considered and factored into planning?
Retirees may be called upon to financially assist offspring or grandchildren with unexpected emergencies, such as loss of jobs, health care, divorce or early disability events, or for expected expenses, such as college costs for grandchildren. Should people planning for retirement include a buffer or budget for such contingencies, and if so, how much?
Families today can be "blended" families consisting of prior relationships and children from prior relationships. Are children less likely to help step-parents? What happens when the step-parent is widowed? Do members of blended families need to think differently about planning? What special issues do they have?
What are retirement security considerations for elder orphans, who do not have family available to help in the event of major financial shocks, physical or cognitive problems? What do we know about how they cope and where they might seek advice? How should their retirement plans differ? Is it more important for them to buy long-term care insurance, for example? How can they build a support network?
What are the retirement security considerations for single heads of households? What do we know about how they cope with dependent children and dependent parents or extended family? Where do they seek planning advice? How should their retirement plans differ? What special issues do they have?
What are the retirement security consideration for LGBTQ family members? What happens if family support is absent or estranged? What happens if being out at work is not an option and complicates financial planning conversations? What do we know about how they cope and where they seek advice?
What do we see in the area of extended family assisting, e.g. grandchildren, siblings, aunts and uncles, and in-laws? Should one engage extended family in discussions?
What are the potential implications and impact of legal judgements, e.g. divorce, wills, probate, for retirement planning and security?
What types of measures or indexes may be developed to help assess the relative level of retirement security that can be expected as it relates to family structure?
Family Decision-Making And Conflict
While families can serve a helping role, at times family members may pose legal and criminal issues. Should fraud, financial abuse and other such issues be an upfront concern in dealing with family members? Should support service companies and professional caregivers report to authorities instances of abuse and in what situations should there be involvement?
Are there approaches, professionals or organizations that can help manage conflict among family members making late in life decisions especially when health conditions like dementia and other disabilities are present? What case studies/stories/examples illustrate life experience in this area?
How does the responsibility of caregiving and providing support impact the caregiver?
Demographic Influences
Are there gender, age, racial, religious, ethnic, LGBTQ differences in how people relate to family?
Are there gender, age, racial, religious, ethnic, LGBTQ differences in the need for help by family?
Are there gender, age, racial, religious, ethnic, LGBTQ differences in family financial planning?
Does the number of dependents and age of dependents raise issues?
Changes And Differences
Over time: How has the role and/or definition of family changed over time?
Across Countries: What can be learned from other countries about how families help each other across generations and the impact on older family members? Do different types of family structures have different issues in planning for old age and retirement?
Multicultural differences: What can we learn from the differences in family roles in different cultures, races and ethnicities? How do multicultural communities deal with the US systems and practices? Are there new tools or sources available to help the different cultures navigate the US systems?
Geographic: Different community support systems for the elderly: There are entire Communities in the US that lack medical care and basic infrastructure and support for the elderly. How do families deal with the lack of support, hospice and long term care services?
Technology: How do changes in technology help or hurt families in supporting elderly family members? Examples of help include: video calling and mobile messaging applications, use of remote healthcare, home video surveillance applications, taking medication, robots, families living in different parts of the country and world. Examples of harm include: data security, identify and financial theft that requires family assistance.
Stakeholder Perspectives
Essays may consider an issue from the perspective of an individual or other stakeholders (e.g., regulators or employers) and identify the applicable considerations for each stakeholder. For this call for essays, there is particular interest in the perspective of an individual and how other parties can influence an individual's retirement security. Examples of key stakeholders include the following entities:
trade groups
advocates or representatives
Related to this, discussions of program design for demographic groups: race, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or national origin, and others are welcome.
September 1, 2018: Call for essays issued
November 16, 2018: Deadline for submission of essays
November-December 2018: Review of essays and selection by December 31, 2018.
Length and Instructions for Submission
Essays must be submitted in English with a length requirement of between 1,000 and 2,500 words. In the event that an essay exceeds 2,500 words, the essay may be declined or returned to the author with a request for further editing and resubmission. There is no requirement for formal or extensive footnoting.
Author information must be submitted with the essay and include name; credentials or designations (if appropriate); title; organization/company; e-mail address; and phone number. Please provide all author information at the beginning of the essay.
Essays that contain any overt political statements, commercial content, and other inappropriate material will not be accepted. Articles must comply with the SOA's antitrust guidelines.
Please submit your essay via e–mail by November 16, 2018 to:
Society of Actuaries
e–mail: bscott@soa.org
$10,000 in award money has been allocated for this call for essays. The review committee will select the leading essays and determine how to allocate the award money. Consideration will be given to creativity, originality and the extent to which an idea could contribute to the further development of solutions. In exchange for award money, selected authors will be required to assign all copyrights in their essays to the Society of Actuaries.
Authors are ineligible for awards if an essay is based on an SOA-sponsored and funded research study conducted by the author. However, authors are welcome to submit such essays for publication consideration.
Publication and Presentation
Depending on how many essays are received and the diversity among the topic areas, a suitable format for electronic publication and dissemination will be selected. Essays may also be presented at an SOA meeting, webcast, or other professional development event.
In addition, other venues for publication or presentation of the ideas outside of the SOA will considered. It is hoped that publication of the collected essays will further knowledge and stimulate discussion as well as promote future efforts in this area.
Rights Granted
Please understand that by submitting an essay for consideration, the essay author(s) is granting to the Society of Actuaries an unlimited license to print or republish their essay, with proper attribution given to the author.
Please direct any questions regarding this Call for Essays to:
Steven Siegel, Research Actuary
ph: +1-847-706-3578
e–mail: ssiegel@soa.org


The growing tourism industry in Malaysia has spiraled greatly into the growth of many other industries. The hospitality industry for one has been by far the greatest beneficiary of tourism. The hotel industry has grown not only in quantity but also in quality and specialty. World-class hotels are quickly taking root and establishing branches in Malaysia. A large part of this is a result of the extreme ease that one can setup a Malaysia Sdn Bhd company.
When starting a hotel business in Malaysia, a lot of considerations have to be made. These considerations are all targeted at making sure that you have a solid start on the hotel and that you maintain a certain pace of growth. The better your start, the greater the guarantee on profitable returns. The target when aiming for a fast but certain and stable start, is spending less on investment but getting more on returns.
Regardless of the type of business, the cost of the business especially at startup, has to be considered at great length. The evaluations have to be made, not just as an estimate, but with actual figures and real research. The ballpark figures can then be checked and a clear picture of whether the business would be profitable or not is then made. The most important cost estimates on startup include cost of construction, the cost of legislation and licensing, cost of resource acquisition, logistical costs, maintenance costs and the cost of running the business.
As a foreigner, the rules on licensing are different from those that are applied to a local. A Malaysian business license is necessary for you to conduct any business legally within the country. To get the business license you must follow all the necessary and stipulated procedures set by the ministry. On filing all the necessary papers, you are then recognized as a legal business.
Competition could essentially mean the successful start or inevitable end of your business. If you are a foreigner, the first thing you should do is a market evaluation. This gives you necessary information on whether the market is conducive for your hotel or not. First and foremost, you need to figure out how much of the population will find a hotel necessary. Of that percentage, you then need to figure out how many are already served by the existing hotels. Then you need to check to figure out whether your hotel will be of a higher or lower quality. If yes, then you can successfully setup. If not, you might need a better market strategy.
Most businesses do not need to consider an X-Factor, at the very least, not on startup. For a hotel business in Malaysia on the other hand, where we have established that you should expect stiff competition, an X-Factor is a necessity. The X-Factor is essentially a quality that makes your hotel better than all the rest. As a startup, the X-Factor will be your selling point and ideally, the basis of your success. It should be a quality that is necessary and in demand, but also inexpensive and easy to deliver.
A world destination, Malaysia has hotels with very high ratings. It is therefore necessary that you consider the quality of service that you intend to offer in your hotel. If your target market is the tourists and other foreigners, then you can have very little compromise on quality. Remember that the better the quality, the better the reception of your hotel in the market.
Most businesses fail overseas because of a lack in labor. The cost of labor has to be low but the labor itself has to be of a high quality. The best part about Malaysia is that you do not have to import your own labor since the local labor force is well educated and highly skilled. Professionalism and experience are key components to any hotel business and getting the best labor the market has to offer is of vital importance.
Long-term plans have to be laid out at the very beginning. This ensures that you provide yourself with enough room to cater for any upcoming challenges as well as the realization of your dream. Your plans stipulate the amount of real estate you need to for future expansions, the amount of capital investment you would require for future stages in your business and other important evaluations.
Hotels are primarily service industries and one of the most important aspects of consideration is the real estate. Prime real estate is a major consideration when making the evaluation for where to set up your business. The first assessment should be location. The location is the prime factor of consideration. Your hotel should be located near a major transport system with easy access. Of course, you get bonus points if your hotel's location is in a place with an exotic view or other qualities, such as the beach, proximity to a landmark or mountain and such. The real estate evaluation should also cater for future plans for expansion. You should also consider the cost of logistics in consideration to your hotel's location. Factors, for example, such as as how far the labor has to commute to and from work and how costly that would be, how far the hotel is from the major suppliers of produce and such factors.
Appeal is an important aspect of businesses in the hospitality industry. The design of your hotel determines how much appeal it has for your clients. You do not need to have a great design but it is advisable if you need great results. You should therefore put a lot of thought on the design of your hotel for better results.
You can either choose to setup a Malaysian Sdn Bhd company or you can incorporate a Malaysian Sdn Bhd company. Either way, the hotel business is one of the most productive in Malaysia and a lot of thought should go into the initial start up.


Thought the mania for all things Kardashian was dying down? Think again. The sisters' collaboration with Lipsy has been the brand's most sucessful team-up EVER, (past celeb-themed collections include Pixie Lott and Jessica Lowndes from 90210) with most pieces selling out in 24 hours.
"The Kardashian Kollection for Lipsy has sold faster than we could ever have anticipated, making it Lipsy's most successful collaboration to date. It's a smash hit."
Most pieces are now available for pre-order only, but if you still want a slice of Kardashian style, Lipsy will be releasing a Holiday collection in response to the overwhelming demand in December.
Following on from last year's Klothing Kollection with Dorothy Perkins, the Kardashian sisters have returned to fashion for their campaign with British dress label Lipsy - and we've got three never-before-seen pictures of Khloe and Kourtney to show you.
Shot by controversial fashion photographer Terry Richardson, the campaign pictures show the girls wearing pieces from the exclusive 40-piece range.
With prices ranging from £30 - £150, the Lipsy team-up is a higher-end direction than their previous clothing collaborations, with key pieces including a sequinned biker jackets, lace jumpsuits and leather coats, plus the "tribal caviar dress", as worn by Kim.
As well as showing off the girls' new line, these are the first official shots of Kim post-pregnancy, marking her return to modelling.
The KARDASHIAN KOLLECTION FOR LIPSY launches on Thursday 24 October 2013 in Lipsy stores nationwide and online at Lipsy.co.uk.
Stay tuned for our exclusive chat with Kim on designing the collection, and scroll down to see all the pieces.
It's been a busy week for the Kardashians. Not only has their long-awaited beauty line arrived in the UK, following on from the success of their fashion foray with Dorothy Perkins, the sisters are launching another clothing line - this time with Brit dress label Lipsy London.
Launching in the UK in October, WWD reports that the Kardashian Kollection for Lipsy will have a "higher end feel" and price point to the Dorothy Perkins range, with prices ranging from £30-150, and key products including highly embellished pieces and luxe biker jackets and coats.
It'll be interesting to see how Kardashian's new collection will differ from their previous line, especially as Lipsy is known for its ultra-glam party wear (body con dresses included) - which were staples of their range in Dorothy Perkins. But Bruno Schiavi, President of Jupi Corp who produces all Kardashian Klothing, has commented that this new range will be markedly different because "The two customers are very different, and we're taking it up a notch from where we launched".
And if dressing in Kim, Khloe and Kourtney's Klothing and using their beauty products wasn't enough, fans of the reality show family can also dress their kids in Kardashian-designed threads - the sisters are branching out into childrenswear next year.
Kardashian Kollection for Lipsy will be sold at Lipsy London retail and franchise outlets, as well as online and at next.co.uk, very.co.uk and House of Fraser.


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Teen arrested in Riverside bicycle shop employee attack
Police: Surveillance video captures attacker wearing Grand Park Center uniform
Booking photo of Patrick Mack
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 15-year-old was arrested Thursday after a woman working at a bicycle shop in Riverside was attacked Wednesday morning, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
Patrick Christopher Mack, 15, is charged with aggravated battery and grand theft of a bicycle.
Police said Mack rode up on a bicycle to City Cycle on Park Street about 10 a.m. Wednesday and asked the store's manager for help with a flat tire.
She helped the teen but told police that "he was acting suspicious" and "she walked back behind the counter, and armed herself with pepper spray, but eventually set it down," the incident report said.
Moments later, police said, Mack sprayed the woman with the pepper spray and tried to steal a bicycle. The woman stopped him from leaving with the bike but before he ran off, Mack "then struck her on the forehead with a chair," the arrest report said.
Patrick Graham, a regular customer at City Cycle, said he showed up at the store, found the door locked and called 911.
"Nobody showed up. So I looked inside, I see the store manager ... crawling on the floor in the back. (She) had blood on her arm. So I started pounding on the windows, trying to get her attention. Finally, (she) was able to make it over. In the meantime, I had already called police and rescue," Graham said.
A nearby business caught a surveillance image moments after the attack of a person running in front of the store. Investigators said they also reviewed City's Cycle surveillance video and noticed that the attacker was wearing the same clothing that students wear at Grand Park Education Center.
The next day, investigators went to Grand Park Education Center and the school board officer told them the person in the surveillance image matched the description of Mack, a student at the school.
Mack was positively identified by the victim Thursday and then arrested, police said.
The arrest report also noted that Mack was found on Moncrief Road Wednesday and then taken to school, where he arrived at 11:15 a.m., according to the roll-call system.
News4Jax spoke with the mother of the woman who was attacked. She said her daughter is out of the hospital and is recovering -- just shaken up more than anything.
The news of the attack has shaken people in the Riverside neighborhood, including Michelle Macon, who both lives and works in the area.
"It's pretty frightening considering I work about two blocks away and I live about six blocks away," Macon said. "Especially because I'm in the hospitality industry and the late nights and just even walking to your car when you're clocking out is a little bit frightening."
Macon, who works at a bar nearby, said she's frustrated because the incident is the latest in a string of violent crimes in the neighborhood.
"You see some people that are definitely a little shady looking and people that look like they (should) be feared. And, typically, those aren't the ones that bother you. It's the ones you don't see that do. So it's definitely scary," Macon said.
A worker at the Blind Rabbit restaurant was murdered last summer and there have been other violent crimes in the Riverside area as well.
That's why City Councilman Jim Love requested more police officers to patrol the area earlier this year.
Police announced in July the arrest of one of the two men connected to the murder outside the Blind Rabbit
Love said the arrest, as well as the quick arrest in the bicycle shop attack, implies police are monitoring the area closely. He also said that at a meeting Thursday of civic and business leaders, seven JSO officer showed up instead of the usual one or two.
"We ran some of the numbers. And, actually, in some areas crime is down. In some areas, it's up. Unfortunately, we've had some high-profile things happen. That's sort of unusual and like what happened in the bicycle shop, which is very sad. But the good news is we've captured them, police are on it and they're doing a great job to capture these folks," Love said.
Anyone with information about recent crimes in the Riverside area, including the Blind Rabbit murder, is asked to call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-866-845-TIPS.


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Hagel Misleading About Nuclear Zero Report
Michaela Dodge	/ @MichaelaTHF / February 01, 2013 / Leave a comment
Former Senator Chuck Hagel's (R–NE) responses regarding his stance on the future of the U.S. nuclear deterrent were misleading.
Hagel stated during his confirmation hearing yesterday that his position has never been "unilateral disarmament ever, never." He said that he doesn't agree with "any recommendation that would unilaterally take any action to further reduce our nuclear warheads and our capability. But again, that's not what the [Global Zero U.S. Nuclear Policy Commission] report said. But I do not agree with that. Every—every option that we must look at, every action we must take to reduce warheads or anything should be bilateral. It should be verifiable. It should be negotiated."
This is inconsistent with a position listed in the Global Zero report—which Hagel co-authored—which says that the reductions it proposes can be carried out "in unison by the United States and Russia through reciprocal presidential directives, negotiated in another round of bilateral arms reduction talks, or implemented unilaterally."
In response to Senator Deb Fischer's (R–NE) question whether Hagel agrees with the statement that the report calls for all U.S. tactical nuclear weapons to be eliminated, Hagel said, "Senator, I don't believe it calls for [such a policy]." This is plain wrong. The report says, "All U.S. tactical nuclear weapons would be eliminated over the next ten years."
The strategic posture advocated in the Global Zero report is dangerous and naïve. The report says that the United States should unilaterally reduce its nuclear arsenal to 900 total warheads, of which 450 would be operationally deployed. Intercontinental-range ballistic missiles would be eliminated altogether. The 450 warheads would be deployed on de-alerted postures so it would take 24–72 hours to regenerate the response forces.
This approach is wrong-headed. It is impossible to de-alert submarine-launched ballistic missiles and preserve their survivability. Some threat scenarios might require the President to respond quickly. Proponents of the Global Zero would be the first ones to argue that re-alerting would exacerbate a potential crisis. De-alerting would deprive U.S. policymakers of options to signal intent and willingness to resolve a crisis before it becomes a disaster.
The U.S. should develop a strategic posture that would deter an attack on its homeland, forward-deployed troops, and allies. Today, when all nuclear weapons states except the U.S. are pursuing nuclear weapons modernization programs, a credible deterrent based on the "protect and defend" strategy requires more nuclear weapons.
Radical suggestions to the contrary, such as policy prescriptions in the Global Zero report, put the security of the country at risk.
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Michaela Dodge
Michaela Dodge specializes in missile defense, nuclear weapons modernization and arms control as policy analyst for defense and strategic policy in The Heritage Foundation's Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies. Read her research.