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Iran, Burisma, Taal Volcano: Your Wednesday Briefing
2020-01-14 23:56:14 UTC (about 1 hour later)
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Good morning. Good morning.
We're covering the ways Iran's struggling economy may limit its next steps, how Australian towns cut off from the world are coping and the mystery of piles of money left around a small English village. We're covering the ways Iran's struggling economy may limit its next steps, how Australian towns cut off from the world are coping and the mystery of piles of money left around a small English village.
Sanctions imposed by the Trump administration have decimated Iran's economy: Jobs are scarce, and the prices for food and other necessities are soaring. Sanctions imposed by the Trump administration have decimated Iran's economy: Jobs are scarce, and the prices for food and other necessities are soaring.
Public unrest over the economy has built up for months. And while that anger was briefly redirected after the killing of a top general by the U.S., it quickly refocused on the Iranian authorities after they admitted to shooting down a passenger jet. Public unrest over the economy has built up for months. And while that anger was briefly redirected after the killing of a top general by the U.S., it quickly refocused on the Iranian authorities after they admitted to shooting down a passenger jet.
The fear of worse damage to national fortunes appears to have tempered the escalation of tensions with the U.S. — though some experts suggest that hard-liners may come to embrace the conflict as a means of stimulating the economy, or at least excusing its weakness. The fear of worse damage to national fortunes appears to have tempered the escalation of tensions with the U.S. — though some experts suggest that hard-liners may come to embrace the conflict as a means of stimulating the economy, or at least excusing its weakness.
Related: President Hassan Rouhani of Iran called for a special court to examine the downing of the plane, which killed 176 people, as protests flared in several cities. Related: President Hassan Rouhani of Iran called for a special court to examine the downing of the plane, which killed 176 people, as protests flared in several cities.
Another angle: Britain, France and Germany took a first step toward reimposing further United Nations sanctions on Iran under the terms of the 2015 nuclear deal. Another angle: Britain, France and Germany took a first step toward reimposing further United Nations sanctions on Iran under the terms of the 2015 nuclear deal.
Russian military hackers have infiltrated Burisma, the Ukrainian gas company that has been at the center of the impeachment investigation against President Trump, security experts told The Times. Russian military hackers have infiltrated Burisma, the Ukrainian gas company that has been at the center of the impeachment investigation against President Trump, security experts told The Times.
The hacking attempts against the company, whose board once included former Vice President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, began in early November, as talk of the Bidens, Ukraine and impeachment dominated the news in the U.S. The hacking attempts against the company, whose board once included former Vice President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, began in early November, as talk of the Bidens, Ukraine and impeachment dominated the news in the U.S.
It's unclear what the hackers found, but the timing and scale of the attacks suggest a search for material that could embarrass the Bidens. Mr. Trump's push for Ukraine to investigate the Bidens set off the chain of events that led to his impeachment. It's unclear what the hackers found, but the timing and scale of the attacks suggest a search for material that could embarrass the Bidens. Mr. Trump's push for Ukraine to investigate the Bidens set off the chain of events that led to his impeachment.
Response: Joe Biden's presidential campaign sought to cast the Russian effort as an indication of his political strength. Neither the Russian government nor Burisma immediately responded to requests for comment. Response: Joe Biden's presidential campaign sought to cast the Russian effort as an indication of his political strength. Neither the Russian government nor Burisma immediately responded to requests for comment.
Related: Senate Republicans indicated that they wouldn't seek to summarily dismiss the impeachment charges against Mr. Trump, proceeding instead to a trial that could begin as soon as Wednesday. Related: Senate Republicans indicated that they wouldn't seek to summarily dismiss the impeachment charges against Mr. Trump, proceeding instead to a trial that could begin as soon as Wednesday.
The beach town Mallacoota and about a dozen other communities have grown tense after being cut off from the world by the fires in Australia. The beach town Mallacoota and about a dozen other communities have grown tense after being cut off from the world by the fires in Australia.
In Mallacoota, where fallen and smoldering trees block the main road out, help has come slowly, often in the forms of water, fresh fruits and vegetables and, perhaps most critically, fuel. A 90-mile stretch of highway from Mallacoota to Orbost in southeastern Australia still needs to be cleared. In Mallacoota, where fallen and smoldering trees block the main road out, help has come slowly, often in the forms of water, fresh fruits and vegetables and, perhaps most critically, fuel. A 90-mile stretch of highway from Mallacoota to Orbost in southeastern Australia still needs to be cleared.
"People are starting to get angry and frustrated with the lack of supplies, being stuck here and the power is still off," said one business owner on the town's main street. "People are starting to get angry and frustrated with the lack of supplies, being stuck here and the power is still off," said one business owner on the town's main street.
Context: Some towns are accessible only by planes or helicopters, which have been dropping water, food and satellite phones, and even carrots for wildlife. Along roads to others, arborists and engineers are working shifts of up to 14 hours to remove "killer trees" at risk of falling. Context: Some towns are accessible only by planes or helicopters, which have been dropping water, food and satellite phones, and even carrots for wildlife. Along roads to others, arborists and engineers are working shifts of up to 14 hours to remove "killer trees" at risk of falling.
Toxic ash and smoke, reeking of sulfur and other noxious gases, have transformed the verdant island of Taal into a vast carpet of lifeless gray since a volcano there erupted on Sunday. Toxic ash and smoke, reeking of sulfur and other noxious gases, have transformed the verdant island of Taal into a vast carpet of lifeless gray since a volcano there erupted on Sunday.
The island, a popular tourist spot, is no longer habitable, and volcanologists say that another hazardous eruption is possible within hours to days — but our reporter and photographer followed a few residents who ignored government warnings to venture in and see firsthand what remained of their homes. The island, a popular tourist spot, is no longer habitable, and volcanologists say that another hazardous eruption is possible within hours to days — but our reporter and photographer followed a few residents who ignored government warnings to venture in and see firsthand what remained of their homes.
Quotable: "The island sustained our livelihoods, but also took everything back. Everything's gone in the blink of an eye," said one man who went back to the ruins of his home. Quotable: "The island sustained our livelihoods, but also took everything back. Everything's gone in the blink of an eye," said one man who went back to the ruins of his home.
Humans were exposed to airborne toxins millions of years before the first cigarette was lit or the first car hit the road. As a result, new research argued, our ancestors evolved at least some defenses. Above, a cyclist in New Delhi's morning fog. Humans were exposed to airborne toxins millions of years before the first cigarette was lit or the first car hit the road. As a result, new research argued, our ancestors evolved at least some defenses. Above, a cyclist in New Delhi's morning fog.
Millions of people still die from indoor air pollution, but as one scientist noted, "All that matters from an evolutionary standpoint is that you reproduce." Millions of people still die from indoor air pollution, but as one scientist noted, "All that matters from an evolutionary standpoint is that you reproduce."
Korean exchange: President Moon Jae-in of South Korea said he would consider allowing South Korean tourists to visit North Korea for the first time since 2008. North Korea has been trying to bolster tourism, one of the few industries not covered by U.N. sanctions. Korean exchange: President Moon Jae-in of South Korea said he would consider allowing South Korean tourists to visit North Korea for the first time since 2008. North Korea has been trying to bolster tourism, one of the few industries not covered by U.N. sanctions.
U.S.-China trade: President Trump is expected to sign a deal with China on Wednesday that will be a step toward peace — for now. The U.S. has yet to reveal the details, and thornier issues like China's support for companies that compete with American firms could take more rounds of negotiation. U.S.-China trade: President Trump is expected to sign a deal with China on Wednesday that will be a step toward peace — for now. The U.S. has yet to reveal the details, and thornier issues like China's support for companies that compete with American firms could take more rounds of negotiation.
Out-of-this-world match: Yusaku Maezawa, the billionaire founder of Japan's largest fashion retailer, is seeking a woman to join him on a trip around the moon. (If you're interested, the deadline to apply is Friday.) Out-of-this-world match: Yusaku Maezawa, the billionaire founder of Japan's largest fashion retailer, is seeking a woman to join him on a trip around the moon. (If you're interested, the deadline to apply is Friday.)
Snapshot: Above, smoky tennis courts at the Australian Open qualifiers in Melbourne. Hazardous air from nearby fires is delaying play, and it caused one player to double over in coughing fits. Snapshot: Above, smoky tennis courts at the Australian Open qualifiers in Melbourne. Hazardous air from nearby fires is delaying play, and it caused one player to double over in coughing fits.
Where Star Wars bombs: One after another, "Star Wars" movies have flopped in China, defying efforts to bring one of the most successful franchises in history into a market that has printed money for the heroes, monsters and robots of other films. Where Star Wars bombs: One after another, "Star Wars" movies have flopped in China, defying efforts to bring one of the most successful franchises in history into a market that has printed money for the heroes, monsters and robots of other films.
What we're reading: This Phoenix magazine feature about how the Arizona capital became a hotbed for Galápagos tortoise breeding. If you liked reading about Diego, the 100-year-old reptile who helped save his species, you'll love this. If nothing else, go look at the pictures (I'm partial to the fourth one) for a smile. What we're reading: This Phoenix magazine feature about how the Arizona capital became a hotbed for Galápagos tortoise breeding. If you liked reading about Diego, the 100-year-old reptile who helped save his species, you'll love this. If nothing else, go look at the pictures (I'm partial to the fourth one) for a smile.
Cook: Oat milk chocolate pudding is equal parts comfort and romance. Cook: Oat milk chocolate pudding is equal parts comfort and romance.
Go: Jimi Hendrix fans can find pieces of the rock star's legacy across London, 50 years after he last lived there. The months he spent in the city were pivotal to his meteoric rise. Go: Jimi Hendrix fans can find pieces of the rock star's legacy across London, 50 years after he last lived there. The months he spent in the city were pivotal to his meteoric rise.
Read: In Meng Jin's debut novel, "Little Gods," a teenage immigrant excavates her late mother's long-buried truths. Read: In Meng Jin's debut novel, "Little Gods," a teenage immigrant excavates her late mother's long-buried truths.
Smarter Living: Is your child shy? NYT Parenting has a guide on when to help, when to step back and when to worry. Smarter Living: Is your child shy? NYT Parenting has a guide on when to help, when to step back and when to worry.
Over the past six years, residents of the English village of Blackhall Colliery would sometimes find neat bundles of cash amounting to 2,000 pounds, or about $2,600, on their sidewalks. Over the past six years, residents of the English village of Blackhall Colliery would sometimes find neat bundles of cash amounting to 2,000 pounds, or about $2,600, on their sidewalks.
This week, the police there revealed that two people who wished to be known only as good Samaritans were the source of the anonymous charity. This week, the police there revealed that two people who wished to be known only as good Samaritans were the source of the anonymous charity.
The parable of the good Samaritan comes from the Bible: Jesus recounts how a man from Samaria, which was hostile to the Jews, stops and rescues a traveler beaten and half-dead by the side of a road when others wouldn't. This tale led to calling helpful strangers "good Samaritans." The parable of the good Samaritan comes from the Bible: Jesus recounts how a man from Samaria, which was hostile to the Jews, stops and rescues a traveler beaten and half-dead by the side of a road when others wouldn't. This tale led to calling helpful strangers "good Samaritans."
In ancient times, Samaria was located in the northern part of where Israel is today, between Galilee and Judea, and is part of today's West Bank. In ancient times, Samaria was located in the northern part of where Israel is today, between Galilee and Judea, and is part of today's West Bank.
Actual Samaritans exist there today. They number around 800 and practice a religion closely related to Judaism, but they reject the idea of Jerusalem as their central place of worship. Actual Samaritans exist there today. They number around 800 and practice a religion closely related to Judaism, but they reject the idea of Jerusalem as their central place of worship.
That's it for this briefing. See you next time. That's it for this briefing. See you next time.
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Thank youTo Mark Josephson and Eleanor Stanford for the break from the news. Victoria Shannon, on the Briefings team, wrote today's Back Story. You can reach the team at briefing@nytimes.com. Thank youTo Mark Josephson and Eleanor Stanford for the break from the news. Victoria Shannon, on the Briefings team, wrote today's Back Story. You can reach the team at briefing@nytimes.com.
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Europe briefing: Eight stories to know about today
By Chris Harris • Updated: 29/08/2018
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1. Scallop wars? British and French fishermen clash at sea
French and British boats have clashed in the sea off the coast of Normandy over the fishing of scallops.
Stones and insults were thrown amid altercations 12 nautical miles from the French coast, where the British are entitled to fish.
The clashes, which also saw dangerous manoeuvres made, involved 35 French boats and five from the UK.
The French are only allowed to fish the scallops there between October 1 and May 15, but the British have no such restrictions.
2. Putin waters down controversial pension reforms
Russia President Vladimir Putin has today rowed back on controversial pension reforms.
There had been proposals on the table to raise the retirement age from 60 to 65 for men and 55 to 63 for women.
The draft reforms had helped push Putin's approval rating to its lowest level for more than four years.
But on Wednesday he said he wanted to soften the proposals, including only raising the pension age for women by five instead of eight years.
Putin said Russia's working age population is shrinking and that delaying reforms would threaten the country's security and society's stability.
3. Ferry fire in Greece
A passenger ferry with 1,016 people onboard caught fire in the early hours of Wednesday.
The blaze is thought to have originated in the car parking compartment of the Eleftherios Venizelos vessel, which was travelling from Piraeus to Crete.
There were no immediate reports of injuries, a coast guard official told Reuters, and the ferry returned to Piraeus.
It was sailing near the island of Hydra when it notified the Greek coastguard of the fire.
4. Controversial Erdogan statue removed
German firemen on Wednesday removed a golden statue of Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on security grounds after it provoked an angry response from locals.
Organisers of an arts festival in Wiesbaden installed the four-metre statue but it got daubed in graffiti, including the slogan "Turkish Hitler".
Police said they could no longer guarantee people's safety so firemen used a large crane to take away the statue under the cover of darkness in the early hours of Wednesday.
Some three million people with Turkish roots live in Germany and Erdogan, who in June won re-election with expanded powers, is due to make a state visit to Berlin on September 28-29.
5. U2's Bono makes Europe plea
"Europe is a thought that needs to become a feeling."
They are words of U2 lead singer Bono, who says the group will be waving the EU flag as they kick off a tour in Berlin later this week.
Writing in a German publication, the Irish songwriter says he's proud of Europe and what it's achieved. But the accomplishments are under threat, he adds, because respect for diversity is being challenged.
He takes a swipe at nationalism, saying it's been fuelled by uneven globalisation and a failure to tackle the migration crisis.
6. Pope Francis' first public appearance since cover-up allegations
Pope Francis was set to make his first public appearance on Wednesday after returning from Ireland amid accusations from a former top Vatican official that he knew about the sex misconduct scandal of an American cardinal but did nothing.
Pope Francis has refused to comment on the allegations by Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano and a Vatican spokesperson told Euronews it's unlikely a statement will be forthcoming on the issue.
Euronews' Italy correspondent Claudio Lavanga says the letter has exposed the growing and bitter infighting within the Catholic Church between liberal and conservative factions.
7. Switzerland sunsets ... made in Canada
Parts of Switzerland enjoyed dramatic dawns and stunning sunsets on Tuesday and it's all down to forest fires in Canada, it's been claimed.
Swiss meteorologists, SRF Meteo, said westerly winds had driven clouds of smoke from blazes in British Columbia across the Atlantic.
The fine smoke particles helped to provide a filter from the sun, scattering the hues of the sun, they added.
8. The man who smiles at goats
Goats are drawn to people with happy facial expressions, according to a new study.
The research, led by Queen Mary University in London, is the first evidence of how goats read human emotions.
It implies that the ability of animals to perceive human facial cues is not limited to domesticated pets.
Dr Alan McElligott, who led the study, said: "The study has important implications for how we interact with livestock and other species, because the abilities of animals to perceive human emotions might be widespread and not just limited to pets."
Dr Christian Nawroth, who worked on the study, said: "We already knew that goats are very attuned to human body language, but we did not know how they react to different human emotional expressions, such as anger and happiness. Here, we show for the first time that goats do not only distinguish between these expressions, but they also prefer to interact with happy ones."
A smiling Dr Alan McElligott with a goat.Queen Mary University of London
UK Conservative party chairman fired after inquiry into tax affairs
'Devastating': EU student numbers in UK drop by half since Brexit
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The 40 Best Family Movies of All Time
By Nadia Carmon | September 17, 2019 | Best Of, Movies
If you're looking to spend quality time with your family, movie night provides all of the entertainment that will help you do just that.
It doesn't matter how old you get, there's nothing like cozying up to your television set and watching a classic movie… And there's no better way to bond with your family than over a timeless classic.
Family movies are not just great for our kids. For many of us, they are also a way to reconnect with our inner child.
We've prepared a list of 40 of the best family movies of all time that we know you and your kids will absolutely love. These films range from live action to animated films, and include many themes such as growing up and facing your fears.
Got any personal favorite that aren't on the list? Feel free to let us know in the comments below!
1. Jumanji - Rated PG
Jumanji is hands down one of the best family movies of all time.
It's the story of 2 kids who find an old, cursed board game.
Essentially anyone who plays becomes trapped in the game forever. And with each roll of the dice unimaginable horrors come to life.
It's an all-star cast starring Robin Williams and a young Kirsten Dunst.
From beginning to end, this film will take you on a magical journey, where strange and wondrous things happen…
For families who want to go the extra mile, you can play the actual Jumanji board game by Cardinal Games.
2. Toy Story - Rated G
Developed by Pixar, an animation studio that's a part of Walt Disney (They're also known for making A Bug's Life and Monster's University), Toy Story is a movie about a group of toys who are competing to be number one to their human owner.
Of course, the film's most important competition is between the characters Woody (Tom Hanks) and Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen).
Toy Story is a heartwarming story about the triumph of friendship.
Did you know that Disney World has a ride called Toy Story Mania? It's an interactive 4D theme park attraction.
3. The Lion King - Rated G
From an animated film to a Broadway show to a 2019 live-action remake with an all-starring cast featuring Seth Rogen, Donald Glover, James Earl Jones, Beyonce, John Oliver, and more...
It's without a doubt one of the best Disney movies of all time.
It's a film about the coming of age of a young lion cub named Simba who must brave the dangerous life of the African savannah in order to survive.
While it's a tear-jerker and includes many harsh lessons of life, it is also largely kid-friendly.
4. Despicable Me - Rated PG
One of the best films of the past decade is the animated film Despicable Me.
It's a film about a about a tough guy with a soft heart…. A villian named Gru who wants to steal the moon but meets a group of girls who seek to change his mind.
Despicable Me has several sequels in its franchise, including Despicable Me 2, Despicable Me 3, The Minions, and The Minions: Rise of Gru (Which is technically The Minions 2), which is slated for release in 2020.
A Despicable Me 4 is also in the works.
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There's a Despicable Me ride at Disney World called Despicable Me Minion Mayhem.
5. The Incredibles - Rated PG
The Incredibles is a 2004 animated film about a family of superheroes who must save the world from their super villian nemesis.
The film stars Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter and Samuel L. Jackson as Mr. Incredible, Elastigirl and Frozone.
This is a friendly action-packed film that everyone will enjoy!
Released in 2018, The Incredible 2 is the film's sequel.
6. ALADDIN - Rated G
Like The Lion King, another film that has gotten the remake treatment is the 1992 animated classic Aladdin.
It's the story of a young boy who lives on the streets of a fictional city and finds a magic lamp. Unfortunately for him, an evil sultan (Ancient boss man, basically) also wants the lamp.
This film is known for being a classic example of Robin Williams' finest work.
The remake stars Will Smith, Mena Massoud, and Naomi Scott.
7. THE MINIONS - Rated PG
It was only a matter of time until The Minions got their own franchise.
Although the Minions premiered in 2015. But the characters appeared long before then in Despicable Me.
This film takes place before Despicable Me, where a husband and wife team of supervillains rescue the minions and employ them to help them take over the world.
Wanna know which Minion you are? Check out Buzzfeed's Fictional Villain quiz to learn which one most closely resembles you.
7. BEETLEJUICE - Rated PG
Now also a hit Broadway musical nominated for 7 awards including Best Musical, Best Actor, Best Score, and Best Costume Design Beetlejuice (1988) is a movie about a deceased couple who haunt the home of its new inhabitants.
The film stars Winona Ryder, Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, and of course Michael Keeton as the mischievous spirit Beetlejuice.
The concept for the film comes from the mind of Tim Burton; a filmmaker known for similarly fantastical movies such as The Nightmare Before Christmas and Children's tales.
9. THE PRINCESS BRIDE - Rated PG
If you're looking for a family-friendly fantasy/adventure movie with knights and ladies, look no further than the 1987 classic The Princess Bride.
Starring Carly Elwes, Andre the Giant, Robin Wright, & Fred Savage, the film takes the fairy tale genre and turns it on its head; blending the romance genre a healthy serving of modern humor.
10. A LITTLE PRINCESS - Rated G
A Little Princess (1995) is a drama about a little girl who takes refuge inside of her imagination to fight the harsh realities of life.
Throughout her journey, it is her tough spirit and resilience which gets her through the worst of times.
Quite simply, it's a film for anyone who has ever fought to keep their childlike sense of magic in the world alive.
The film is based on a book by Frances Hodgson Burnett, a writer also known for The Secret Garden and The Lost Prince.
11.ALICE IN WONDERLAND - Rated PG
The 2010 Walt Disney classic remake directed by Tim Burton, and starring Johnny Depp, Mia Wasikowska, Helena Bonham Carter, and Anne Hathaway is the instant classic about a girl who travels down once more through the rabbit hole and encounters all sorts of strange and wonderful things.
One of the best things about this movie is the surreal art direction; which is its own unique color palette.
As an alternative, you can also opt for the 1951 animated classic, which has all of the usual cast of characters (The Queen of Hearts, Mad Hatter, Caterpillar, etc).
12. CINDERELLA - Rated G
Another film coming out of the 1950s is the animaled fairytale Cinderella; a film about a pauper turned into a princess with the help of a Fairy Godmother, and two mice named Gus and Jaq.
Cinderella is a great film because it emphasizes the power of hope; even in the worst situations.
If you are interested in an updated version of this classic, look no further than the 1995 version from Rogers and Hammerstein, starring Brandy Norwood, Whitney Houston, Bernadette Peters, and Whoopi Goldberg.
13. ANNIE - Rated PG
Whether we're talking about the 1982 version starring Carol Burnett, Tim Curry and Bernadette Peters, or the 2014 version starring Jamie Foxx, Quevenzhane Wallis, Little Orphan Annie is a timeless musical tale that transcends all generations.
It's the story of a tough orphan who's never had a break; until she gets her first chance at finding someone to adopt her.
Like many other films on this list, it's another great story about resilience in a harsh world.
Also checkout spinoff Annie films, such as Annie's Royal Adventure, starring Ashley Johnson and Joan Collins.
Check out Uproxx's Ranking All of the Annie Films, Sequels and Spin-Offs from Cute to Crazy for a comprehensive list of films about Little Orphan Annie.
14. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST - Rated G
"A prince cursed to spend his days as a hideous monster sets out to regain his humanity by earning a young woman's love", is the basic gist of this classic Disney film.
That's the plot of this original animated version of Beauty and the Beast (1991), starring Paige O'Hara and Robby Benson, as beauty and the beast, respectively.
If you're in the mood for a modern take on this classic, check out the 2017 version starring Emma Watson, Dan Stevens and Luke Evans.
15. HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE - Rated PG
Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint, Harry Potter is one of those franchises that offers its audiences magic of all sorts.
On the one hand it's a fantastic coming-of-age story about a young boy who realizes his destiny. While on the other, there is so much "real" magic that it will thrill both you and your kids every single time you watch it.
As for the order in which you should watch the films: The series sequence in order are:
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (2010/2011)
16. INSIDE OUT - Rated PG
Inside Out is an animated Pixar Disney coming-of-age film that does an amazing job personifying emotions for kids.
Starring Amy Poehler as Riley, it's about a young girl who is going through several changes in her life, including moving to a new neighborhood and school.
Her emotions, which are Joy, Anger, Sadness, Disgust and Fear, must help to manage her feelings.
As you can expect the film is a rollercoaster from beginning to end, and, whether you're an adult or kid will take you across the entire spectrum of emotions.
Bring the Kleenex.
17. FINDING NEMO - Rated G
The 2003 Disney Pixar film starring Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres, and Willem Dafoe is the story of a father who is on a mission to rescue his son from the Great Barrier Reef which has trapped him.
The film won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature and was nominated in 3 other categories, including Best Original Screenplay.
18. HOME ALONE - Rated PG
This classic 1990 film starring Macaulay Culkin and Joe Pesci, is the story of a young boy who must defend his home from a pair of burglars.
Think you know everything about Home Alone? Guess again. Check out Mental Floss's 25 Things You Did Not Know About Home Alone.
19. THE JUNGLE BOOK - Rated PG
Yet another film that has gotten the remake-over treatment, the 1967 animated original The Jungle Book follows a young boy through the jungle as he embarks on a journey of self-discovery.
The 2016 live-action remake stars Bill Murray, Idris Elba, Lupita Nyong'o, and Scarlett Johansson as the voices of the animal characters.
20. THE NEVERENDING STORY - Rated PG
Probably one of the most popular silver screen fairytales is the 1984 film The Neverending Story, starring Barret Oliver.
The film is about a young boy who starts reading a fantasy book called The Neverending Story to escape a group of bullies in the real world.
Did you know that The Neverending Story was filmed in the West German state of Bavaria? Learn more about the film from Buzzfeed's compiled list 15 Surprising Facts From Your Childhood Film, "The Neverending Story".
21. THE WIZARD OF OZ - Rated PG
Starring Judy Garland and Frank Morgan, The Wizard of Oz is the story of a young girl named Dorothy who desperately wants to escape her rural life in Kansas.
When a tornado hits her hometown, she is literally whisked away into another world, into a land called Oz. It is here she meets up with a cast of characters including Tin Man, Scarecrow, and Cowardly Lion.
Together they embark on a journey to find the great Wizard of Oz.
Think you know all about The Wizard of Oz? Test your knowledge with this pop trivia by Watch Mojo.
22. ANASTASIA - Rated G
Stories about orphans and paupers turned princes and princesses have always been a big part of children's fairytales.
Anastasia is no exception. It is, in fact, one of the best examples of this genre.
The animated film is about an orphaned girl who finds out she is the long lost and last surviving member of the Royal Romanov family.
The movie features a star-studded cast of voice actors, including Meg Ryan, John Cusack, Kirsten Dunst, Kelsey Grammer, and more...
The Broadway musical version is also currently on tour...
23. THE LITTLE MERMAID- Rated G
The Little Mermaid is a 1989 animated film about a young mermaid who falls in love with a human price. She encounters a sea witch named Ursula who promises that she can win the prince's affection for a price…
In 2000 the film received a sequel: The Little Mermaid II, Return to the Sea.
24. THE KARATE KID- Rated PG
The Karate Kid is a classic film about how a bullied teenager learns to stick up for himself by learning martial arts.
Some of the great themes that this movie can provide to everyone, regardless of age, is that we should always feel empowered to do what is in our best interest. Sometimes, as in the case of Daniel learning Karate, we need to build the skills that can help us face our fears.
In 2010 a remake was made starring Jaden Smith, Jackie Chan, and Taraji P. Henson.
25. THE SANDLOT- Rated PG
Sure to be your new family favorite, The Sandlot is a film about a group of young boys (and their trusty canine sidekick Hercules) who must retrieve their favorite baseball (signed by Babe Ruth) from the infamous sandlot - a no-man's land backyard from where no one has returned…
The film is about their subsequent attempt to get the ball and all of the hilarious that happen along the way.
Mental Floss has a great collection of 15 Facts You Might Not Know about the movie.
26. WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOALTE FACTORY - Rated G
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is a classic movie about a poor boy who wins a much-prized golden ticket to the famous candymakers factory.
At its heart, it's a movie about hope and even hints at how great character can be built from a sense of humility.
While the classic is, well, a classic, the updated version starring Johnny Depp is equally as enjoyable.
27. FROZEN- Rated PG
Also a Broadway musical, Frozen is the animated tale of a queen who accidentally releases her hidden powers, and freezes her entire kingdom.
The story follows her sister Anna, a mountain man, his reindeer and a snowman in their quest to restore the city to life.
Voice actors include Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel.
Frozen 2 is currently in production and will be released in 2019.
28. STAR WARS EPISODE 1: THE PHANTOM MENACE - Rated PG
Sci Fi movies about outer space are bound to keep your young ones' imagination occupied.
And there is no greater, kid-friendly space flick than the Star Wars franchise.
Starring Natalie Portman, Liam Neeson, and Ewan McGregor, Star Wars, Episode I: The Phantom Mentace is the classic tale of the fight of good against evil in a galaxy far, far away.
Should your family get hooked on the Star Wars franchise and you want to check out more of the universe, make sure you're watching the films in order.
Digital Trends has created this nifty article about the best viewing order of the films.
BFI has quite a few recommendations for sci fi films you can watch with the fam.
29. E.T THE EXTRA TERRESTRIAL - Rated PG
Straight from your 80s childhood, directed by Spielberg, E.T The Extra Terrestrial is the heart-warming tale of a young boy who helps an alien from another planet return to his home world.
The film stars Henry Thomas as main character Elliot and also features appearances by Dee Wallace and Drew Barrymore.
Here are a few fun facts you might not know about the film, courtesy of GeekyRant.
30. MATILDA - Rated PG
From the author who brought us Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda tells the story of a gifted child who is brought up in a cruel world that doesn't acknowledge her.
While the film is certainly a bit darker in that respect, it is Matilda's good-natured and comedic resilience that helps gives the movie a lighter note.
The film stars Mara Wilson and Danny Devito.
Wanna know more about Matilda? Check out Diply's 16 Things You Never Knew About Matilda.
31. MULAN - Rated G
This beloved 1998 Walt Disney animated feature is the story of a young woman who takes her father's place as a soldier in order to save him from an uncertain fate.
The film stars Ming Na Wen, BD Wong and Eddie Murphy.
The film will receive a live-action update in 2020, starring Yifei Liu, Donnie Yen, and Jet Li.
31. INDIANA JONES - Rated PG
For the family that loves action, Indiana Jones is the perfect kid-friendly franchise.
The film stars Harrison Ford as the title archaeologist who must find the Ark of the Covenant before his arch nemeses do.
Check out this fan-powered site if you need to know the exact order in which to watch the series.
33. THE PARENT TRAP - Rated PG
Two siblings who have been raised by their separated biological parents plan to bring them together.
That's the synopsis of this The Parent Trap - a comedy/drama starring Lindsay Lohan and Dennis Quaid.
While you're at it, check out Buzzfeed's 29 Things You Probabaly Didn't Know About The Parent Trap.
34. 13 GOING ON 30 - Rated PG-13
Starring Jennifer Garner and Mark Ruffalo, 13 Going on 30 is a family
film about the dangers of wanting to be "a grown up" and just generally growing up too fast.
On her 13th birthday, a young girl wishes that she was 30. The next day she wakes up and she is in fact a 30 year old woman.
13 Going on 30 is a great film about the joys of staying young at heart; even when you're an adult with responsibilities.
Here are 15 things you might not know about the film.
35. 101 DALMATIANS - Rated G
This classic film tells the story of a fashion designer's plot to steal dalmatian puppies for her…*gulp*...coat.
101 Dalmations is an absurdly comic plot that will have you and the whole family laughing.
If you like this, you're family will also appreciate the 1961 animated version.
36. LADY AND THE TRAMP- Rated G
If Romeo and Juliet were an animated film about dogs, the Lady and the Tramp would be that film.
The Lady and the Tramp is a 1955 Walt Disney film about a street dog (Tramp) who meets a well-kept cocker spaniel (Lady).
A new, live-action version of the film comes out this year.
37. SPY KIDS - Rated PG
Starring Alexa PenaVega and Daryl Sabara, Spy Kids is a straight-forward action-packed film for the whole that centers around the children of 2 secret agents who must ban together to save them from danger.
This is basically the live-action version of the Incredibles. We know you'll have much fun watching this!
38. HOT TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON - Rated PG
How to Train Your Dragon is a brilliant story that teaches us that if we're willing to open ourselves up, we can find friends in places we never knew we had.
The film is about a young Viking who is in training to become a dragonhunter; But learns that there is more to them than meets the eye.
The series has 3 installments, including How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, which is currently in theaters.
Learn more about the film on Dreamworks' online portal.
39. RATATOUILLE - Rated G
Ratatouille is a great family film about a Parisian rat who dreams of becoming a chef.
It's from Pixar studio, who also created A Bug's Life, Monsters Inc., WALL-E, Cars, Coco, and more.
40. SHREK- Rated PG
Shrek is an animated fairytale about an ogre who must rescue a princess in order to get his land back.
Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz give their voices of the main characters.
The film has 4 movies in its franchise thus far; including Shrek, Shrek 2, Shrek the Third & Shrek Forever After.
Shrek 5 is currently in the works.
Our list of the top 40 family films of all time covers everything from animation to live-action. The best thing is that they're not just "kids movies".
We know that every family will be able to find a flick they can all agree on and enjoy.
Please let us know if we did or didn't mention any of your favorites in the comments!
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How to Understand Wicca
How to Use Wiccan Magic
Learn how to use Wiccan Magic from Wiccan High Priestess Phyllis Curott in this Howcast video.
Spell to great. You have to be very careful about your unconscious, tapping into it and having it influence the outcome, which it will do. But, if you open yourself to the magic of the sacred and you allow that to guide you.
So in other words you say, 'I need transportation to work.' You don't say, 'I need a Ferrari.' You say, 'I need transportation to work.' The universe brings you a bicycle you say, 'Thank you,' and you get on the bicycle. Because it turns out that the universe knew that you would develop coronary heart disease. And with a bicycle you're gonna live longer. With the Ferrari you were gonna have an accident. You were gonna lose it anyway.
So you learn to trust the universe because there is a greater wisdom at play. And it's a part of your wisdom but it sees a little further down the road than you do.
And one of the ways that you learn how to do this, to trust this, to trust the magic of the universe, to make that magic yours and make your life magical and to make your life your magic, is by learning how to pay attention to the signs and the messages that the universe sends you.
One of the easiest is the synchronicity. Yung came up with that idea. And you can read all about it in witch crafting and you can read all about it in Yung and you can read about it in Campbell and it's a very popular idea now.
But as a sign of the magic of the universe, this is one of the riches and untapped areas. It's a coincidence, but it's a coincidence that has a profound meaning to you. When I delivered my third book, it was devoted to the Dionysus principles, it was called The Love Spell. And it was all about Dionysus, this particular aspect of the divine masculine for me. The day that I delivered it to my publisher they had moved their office and I arrived in Times Square, which is where they were, I come up out of the subway and I look. And there are these enormous billboards. And on one is James Dean and on the other is Bruce Springsteen. And I thought, 'Thank you,' because I know that these are symbols of that aspect, on the archetypal level these are symbols. It was a sign of the universe in a sense of thank you. The book is about this and here it is. Here is this enormous energy in the culture and it's coming back and it's expanding what it means to be sacred in a masculine way.
And it was profound. It was extraordinary for me. So you start to decipher. You start to see, you start to understand. That's why it's important to read myths. That's why it's important to study runes, tarot. There's a whole vocabulary. We call it the Table of Correspondence which is the wick and way of making sense out of these relationships.
The divine speaks to us in words but it speaks most often in symbols and languages of pictures and imagery. And when you begin to understand what they're about you can decipher the meaning. There's a wonderful old Greek term. It's called a clade. And it's a message. It's a message from the sacred. And it's usually delivered in the voice of a small child. You're at the supermarket and you're depressed and, you know, you've broken up with your boyfriend you, you know, you don't know what to do with yourself and suddenly, you know, you hear piping up this little voice and it's like, you know, 'I believe in love, Mommy. I believe in love because you and Mommy and Daddy found each other and you made me.'
It's a clade. It's a message. Nobody else heard it, nobody else noted it. You heard it. You heard it. And it's a sign from the universe. This relationship may have ended but the whole world lies before you. Don't despair. Have hope. The world awaits you. If you want a husband you'll have it. If you want a child you'll have it.
One of the best that I have ever seen was attending a funeral. And I was talking to the person that lost their father and it was like, 'I don't believe in God and I want to and I could use it at this moment.' And all of a sudden a huge truck pulls up and passes us and it says, 'God's Trucking.' And a car pulls in front of us and the license plate says Tao. T-A-O. It's like, it's there! It's all around you.
The reason that I've practiced Wicca for so long is because it's taught me how to take off the blindfold and see those signs. And the magic that the universe offers you is a magic of hope and fulfillment and joy and challenge. It's not without pain, it's not without suffering. You can't just wave a magic wand, you know, and make the difficult times go away. In fact, some of the most powerful magic is in those times of suffering, in those challenges.
But the world is life. It's rich with divinity. It's rich with greatness. And it's casting a spell all the time. And the spell that it's casting, actually, is you.
Wiccan Priestess Phyllis Curott
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Avanteen – czasopismo poświęcone modzie i urodzie, skierowane do młodzieży; ukazywało się nieregularnie od 3 czerwca 2014 roku, a począwszy od trzeciego numeru (luty−kwiecień 2015 r.) jako kwartalnik. W 2016 pismo na Instagramie poinformowało o jego zawieszeniu.

Przypisy

Czasopisma poświęcone modzie
Czasopisma dla dzieci i młodzieży
Czasopisma w języku polskim
Czasopisma wydawane od 2014
Kwartalniki w Polsce

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True didn't really think of that. It has only been out since the beginning of the year though. My initial comment was about putting in "protections" into updates that just easily get circumvented. Once 3DS roms work... I imagine Nintendo won't be able to stop them from working again... most likely.
Touche though touche. Now lets see if 3DS roms every get working.
> into a differnt system. Encryption keys are different among games/systems.
> > guy that does nothing but anti-piracy... but I could be wrong.


By Priyanka Pruthi Devastating conflict in the Syrian Arab Republic has forced one million children to flee their homeland. Eight-year-old Aya is one of them. BEKAA VALLEY, Lebanon, 22 August 2013 – Her smile is contagious. Her energy is infectious. She's playful, she's sporty, she's talented.
Za'atari camp, northern Jordan, August 7 2013: Outside Ibrahim's caravan his children are playing inside a small metal boat.
by Wendy Bruere (@wjbruere) Tolin, 12, might not have known who NBA player Pau Gasol was before last week, but she has been playing basketball nearly everyday this summer at Domiz refugee camp, where she now lives in northern Iraq.


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The next exit of our unit did not wait long. On Wednesday morning, I was sent to a traffic accident between České Heřmanice and Netřeby. A car crashes into a tree. The injured driver was transported to the hospital by an ambulance. I intervened with HZS from Vysoké Mýto station.


ALLIANCE — For the last month, the circus has come to Alliance Middle School every Tuesday afternoon.
"I started off early in life with gymnastics and trapeze and that sort of led from one thing to another," Getty said. "I really didn't get into unicycling until I was 40."
The club started soon after Getty moved in 2006 to Copeland Oaks, a Sebring retirement community where a fellow resident asked him to teach some boys how to ride unicycles.
For a few years, the club met regularly at a community center in Sebring, but it has put those meetings on hold to do after-school programs in Alliance.
"It takes a certain amount of discipline and that spills over into their schoolwork," he said. "Their grades generally go up."
"I walk away 5 minutes and he's got it down," club member Betsy Cornell remarked on the plate spinner.
"We're hoping to get more kids involved," Cornell said.
"Breathe in. Close your eyes. Don't be scared. Hold my hand the right way."
"Don't be scared, you're fine," Board assured her.
Her friends look at her like she's weird, she confessed, "because I can barely ride a bike. I'm very wobbly on a bike."
"You just have to be confident in yourself," Board said.


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from media_tree import settings as app_settings
from django import forms
from django.forms import ModelChoiceField
from django.utils.translation import ugettext as _
from django.utils.encoding import smart_unicode

LEVEL_INDICATOR = app_settings.MEDIA_TREE_LEVEL_INDICATOR

class FileNodeChoiceField(ModelChoiceField):
    """
    A form field for selecting a ``FileNode`` object.

    Its constructor takes the following arguments that are relevant when selecting ``FileNode`` objects:

    :param allowed_node_types: A list of node types that are allowed and will validate, e.g. ``(FileNode.FILE,)`` if the user should only be able to select files, but not folders
    :param allowed_media_types: A list of media types that are allowed and will validate, e.g. ``(media_types.DOCUMENT,)``
    :param allowed_extensions: A list of file extensions that are allowed and will validate, e.g. ``("jpg", "jpeg")``

    Since this class is a subclass of ``ModelChoiceField``, you can also pass it that class'
    parameters, such as ``queryset`` if you would like to restrict the objects that will
    be available for selection.
    """

    def __init__(self, allowed_node_types=None, allowed_media_types=None, allowed_extensions=None, level_indicator=LEVEL_INDICATOR, rel=None, *args, **kwargs):
        self.allowed_node_types = allowed_node_types
        self.allowed_media_types = allowed_media_types
        self.allowed_extensions = allowed_extensions
        self.level_indicator = level_indicator
        super(FileNodeChoiceField, self).__init__(*args, **kwargs)

    def clean(self, value):
        result = super(FileNodeChoiceField, self).clean(value)
        errors = []
        if result != None:
            if self.allowed_node_types and not result.node_type in self.allowed_node_types:
                if len(self.allowed_node_types) == 1 and FileNode.FILE in self.allowed_node_types:
                    errors.append(_('Please select a file.'))
                elif len(self.allowed_node_types) == 1 and FileNode.FOLDER in self.allowed_node_types:
                    errors.append(_('Please select a folder.'))
                else:
                    errors.append(_('You cannot select this node type.'))
            if self.allowed_media_types and not result.media_type in self.allowed_media_types:
                if len(self.allowed_media_types) == 1:
                    label = app_settings.MEDIA_TREE_CONTENT_TYPES[self.allowed_media_types[0]]
                    errors.append(_('The required media type is %s.') % label)
                else:
                    errors.append(_('You cannot select this media type.'))
            if self.allowed_extensions and not result.extension in self.allowed_extensions:
                if len(self.allowed_extensions) == 1:
                    errors.append(_('The required file type is %s.') % self.allowed_extensions[0])
                else:
                    errors.append(_('You cannot select this file type.'))
            if len(errors) > 0:
                raise forms.ValidationError(errors)
        return result

    def label_from_instance(self, obj):
        """
        Creates labels which represent the tree level of each node when
        generating option labels.
        """
        return u'%s %s %i' % (self.level_indicator * (getattr(obj, 'depth') - 1), smart_unicode(obj), obj.depth)

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Illustrator Paul Richards was inspired by The Art of Darksiders II that he reunited with his fellow artists from Vigil Games to come up with an artbook for themselves called SUBSTRATA.
This 240-page artbook features over 80 top game artists whose works are curated by Paul Richards. The work is top notch as you can see from the preview pages below.
Publisher Udon Entertainment will release the book in July 2014.


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Termas de Agripa () foi uma terma romana construída por Marco Vipsânio Agripa no Campo de Marte, a primeira da cidade.

História
Em sua planta original, completada em 25 a.C., havia apenas uma espécie de sauna com um piscinas de água fria, conhecida como "laconian sudatorium or gymnasium". Quando a Água Virgem foi completada, em 19 a.C., as termas receberam um fornecimento constante de água e foi construída uma grande piscina a céu aberto (Stagnum Agrippae).

Entre a inauguração e a morte de Agripa, a entrada para cidadãos romanos era cobrada (um quadrante). Ao morrer, em 12 a.C., Agripa deixou as termas para os cidadãos de Roma utilizarem livremente em troca de uma doação de várias terras para Augusto, o que deu origem a primeira das grandes termas públicas imperiais.

As Termas de Agripa foram danificadas juntamente com várias outras estruturas na região num grande incêndio em 80, mas foram restaurados logo depois por Domiciano. Anos mais tarde, a estrutura foi ampliada por Adriano. No século IV, novas reformas por ordem dos imperadores Constâncio II e Constante. Sidônio Apolinário menciona que as termas ainda estavam em uso no século V.

Em 599, o papa Gregório, o Grande, transformou as termas em um convento. No século VII, a estrutura, que já não podia mais ser utilizada por que os aquedutos romanos haviam sido cortados na década de 530 pelos ostrogodos), serviu de fonte de materiais de construção, mas grande parte do edifício ainda estava em pé no século XVI, quando Baldassare Peruzzi e Andrea Palladio fizeram desenhos detalhados das ruínas.

Atualmente, apenas parte da parede circular da rotunda permanece em pé.

Estrutura e localização
O que se sabe da estrutura e da localização das Termas de Agripa está baseado num pequeno fragmento do Plano de Mármore descoberto em 1900 e também nos desenhos realizados no século XVI das ruínas ainda existentes na época. Parte do programa de obras de Agripa, as termas foram construídas no Campo de Marte juntamente com Panteão original. A área coberta pela estrutura tinha aproximadamente 110 metros no eixo norte-sul e 90 metros no leste-oeste. Assim como os outros edifícios deste programa, as termas eram rodeadas por jardins.

Havia uma grande rotunda (cujas ruínas são conhecidas como Arco Della Ciambella) na face norte do edifício com 25 metros de diâmetro, visível em rascunhos encontrados no século XVII. Acredita-se que o local era um ponto de encontro para os banhistas. A área a oeste da rotunda evidenciam a existência de um sistema de hipocausto e diversos tijolos de terracota indicam a existência de várias salas aquecidas.

Finalmente, as termas eram decoradas com tijolos de terracota esmaltada, pinturas e com o Apoxiomeno de Lísipo na entrada.

Localização

25 a.C.
Agripa
Projetos de construção de Augusto
Ruínas da Itália
Projetos de construção de Adriano
Roma R. IX Pigna


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Tokopedia is accelerating IPO plans after SPAC merger rumor
The company has appointed Morgan Stanley and Citi as advisors for the IPO process.
Indonesian e-commerce platform Tokopedia has confirmed that it is working towards an initial public offering. "We are considering to accelerate our plan to go public and we have appointed Morgan Stanley and Citi to be our advisors," a spokesperson told KrASIA on Wednesday. "We have not decided yet which market and method, and are still considering options."
The statement comes after merger rumors with blank-check company Bridgetown Holdings Ltd (NASDAQ: BTWN) emerged earlier this week. The spokesperson added that a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), like Bridgetown, is "a potential option that we could consider." According to Bloomberg, a transaction could value Tokopedia as high as USD 10 billion.
Founded in September 2020 by billionaire Peter Thiel and Hong Kong tycoon Richard Li, Bridgetown raised USD 550 million in an IPO in October with the intention to invest in "new economy" startups in Southeast Asia. According to the source, Li is already a minority investor in Tokopedia.
Blank-check companies, also known as SPACs, are formed strictly to raise capital through an initial public offering (IPO) for the purpose of acquiring an existing company. Even though these entities have been around for decades, they became increasingly popular this year, in which they already raised USD 70 billion.
For private businesses, merging with a SPAC has several advantages. First and foremost, they instantly become a public company, skipping the many hassles of the traditional IPO procedures.
Tokopedia has been considering an IPO since 2019, without providing a specific timeline. President Patrick Cao told KrASIA last year that they would prioritize a local listing while considering a second, yet-undecided location.
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Q: MySQL error 1241: Operand should contain 1 column(s) I am trying to Insert data from a table1 into table2
insert into table2(Name,Subject,student_id,result)
select (Name,Subject,student_id,result)
from table1;

Key for table2 is student_id.
Assume that there are not any duplicates.
I get the error: MySQL error 1241: Operand should contain 1 column(s)
There are only four columns in table2.

A: Another way to make the parser raise the same exception is the following incorrect clause.
SELECT r.name
FROM roles r
WHERE id IN ( SELECT role_id ,
                     system_user_id
                 FROM role_members m
                 WHERE r.id = m.role_id
                 AND m.system_user_id = intIdSystemUser
             )

The nested SELECT statement in the IN clause returns two columns, which the parser sees as operands, which is technically correct, since the id column matches values from but one column (role_id) in the result returned by the nested select statement, which is expected to return a list.
For sake of completeness, the correct syntax is as follows.
SELECT r.name
FROM roles r
WHERE id IN ( SELECT role_id
                 FROM role_members m
                 WHERE r.id = m.role_id
                 AND m.system_user_id = intIdSystemUser
             )

The stored procedure of which this query is a portion not only parsed, but returned the expected result.

A: Just remove the ( and the ) on your SELECT statement:
insert into table2 (Name, Subject, student_id, result)
select Name, Subject, student_id, result
from table1;

A: Syntax error, remove the ( ) from select.
insert into table2 (name, subject, student_id, result)
select name, subject, student_id, result
from table1;

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Oh goodie! I have a new pet rabbit named BunBun. (Don't judge me. I know Bugs or Roger or Peter or Energizer would be more appropriate. It just looked like a BunBun, okay??) Thankfully, our rule for all animals is: Once you name them, no one can eat them, even the dogs.
Next postBro-rompers have access for peeing but what about those front-wedgies?
I got a pet rabbit for my kids…we could never come up with a name other that Bunbun…except when it bite a chunk out of my finger…then he became Sid Viscous!
Hahaha. I LOVE Sid Vicious!!


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Is the 2022 BRZ Subaru's Best Sports Car
February 14, 2022 by Searchberg User
Following years of car show concepts and hype, Subaru BRZ's first-generation hit showrooms in 2012. Co-developed with Toyota, Subaru BRZ was specifically designed as a futuristic, compact, and economical "driver's car" and was quite successful in fulfilling these expectations.
However, the all-new 2022 Subaru BRZ exceeds these expectations with its fresh design and a more powerful four-cylinder 2.4 L boxer engine.
Like its predecessor, Toyota Motors handled much of the design and planning for the new model while Subaru took on the manufacturing and engineering at its Gunma plant.
As soon as you lay eyes on this beauty, you will notice that the new BRZ is a stunner. There is a significant improvement in the front end from its predecessor. The cockpit box, which is drawn in, gives the illusion of a wider back despite no change in the width. This gives Subaru BRZ 2022 a more athletic look. The extreme rear features an integrated spoiler placed between the taillights.
The new roof panel bumps, also called the "double-bubble," are a smart nod to vintage racers and act as the icing on the new BRZ's well-baked cake. The overall length of the handsome new model is just an inch longer than the predecessor.
Inside, the plastic interior could have been a bit better in places. However, the rear seats are spacious enough to act as a glorified parcel shelf if the driver's height is less than 6 feet and 4 inches. The 6.3 cubic-foot storage allows the new BRV to fit four spare wheels for a fun track day with the seats folded down.
With Toyota's amazing D-4S fuel injection system, the all-new 2.4 L naturally-aspired engine produces 228 horsepower and 7,000 rpm. What's surprising is that the car achieves 140 mph of maximum speed and crosses the 60 mph marker in less than 7 seconds.
Fortunately, the steering is as fascinating as in the previous models. The electric assist is quite light across the board. However, instantly translates inputs to its front wheels. The car's chassis moves as a single unit almost instantly when the wheels are turned. This makes the BRZ one of the few sports cars in autocross and on the track that can turn swiftly and easily, even at an impressive speed.
All these amazing features make the new BRZ better than any other sports car produced by Subaru. If you want to experience the joy, fun, and comfort of driving the new Subaru BRZ while it's still new but don't have the financial means, you can always approach us at LVC Exotic Rentals. We are the leading exotic car rental company in Las Vegas and offer car rental services across LV. In addition to Subaru BRZ 2022, our fleet includes advanced cars like the Bentley Continental, Lamborghini Aventador, and McLaren models.
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Schlumberger Ltd, the world's No.1 oilfield services provider, said it expects the oil and gas industry's spending internationally on exploration and production to drop by 10-15 percent in 2015.
A 50 percent drop in global oil prices since June has prompted oil and gas producers to cut back spending and shore up dwindling cash reserves.
The fall in spending will keep production subdued and could lead to a further increase in oil prices in the second half of the year, Chief Executive Paal Kibsgaard said at the Scotia Howard Weil Energy conference in New Orleans.
Kibsgaard said while North America production would grow in 2015, it would likely fall in 2016, leaving a supply gap that will have to be filled by international producers.


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Runaways Singer Cherie Currie Duets With Glenn Danzig On "Some Velvet Morning" (Video)
By Empress Eve | @ | Tuesday, September 17th, 2013 at 8:05 pm
Back in February, we told you about the Danzig 25th Anniversary Tour with special guest Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein, Glenn Danzig's former Misfits bandmate.
Well, the tour, which is in full force, made a pitstop in Los Angeles, CA, last month for a "send-off" show at the Universal Gibson Amphitheatre, which closed its doors on September 6th, 2013 to make way for the new The Wizarding World of Harry Potter attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood.
At the Gibson show, Runaways singer Cherie Currie, who's currently on a solo tour, joined the band on stage for a duet with Glenn Danzig on "Some Velvet Morning," a cover of the Lee Hazlewood/Nancy Sinatra song. You can watch a video of the performance here below; there's also an embed of the studio version of their cover, which will be on Danzig's planned covers album.
[Shout-out to hometown boy Johnny Kelly (Type O Negative, Seventh Void, A Pale Horse Named Death, Led Zeppelin cover band Earl's Court) on the drums with Danzig.]
[Photo Credit: Glenn Danzig and Cherie Currie, Gibson Amphitheatre August 30, 2013 Photo by Maurice Nunez via CherieCurrieOfficial]
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I have good memories of the Universal (Gibson) Amphitheater – uncovered and then covered – for the number of concerts I attended there. But let us review: Disney's Carnation Plaza Gardens – long the home of the Big Band Concert Series – has been turned over to the Disney Princesses. Universal's Amphitheater – which long competed with the Greek Theater for some of the best entertainment to come to So Cal (many was the week I went to both) – is being turned over to Harry Potter. Balance is restored in the universe – to the detriment of us all.
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Preventing running injuries part II- " About your shoe "
My previous article's main focus was about preventing running injuries and clarifying common myths and misinterpretations that many of us make. The feedback was great and pushed me to write this follow-up article, focusing solely on the best running shoe that one should opt for when running; the minimalist shoe. The latter is not a specific type of shoe or brand, but rather a concept, which will be described in detail in this article. Prior to diving into this innovative, yet evidence-based subject, let's review some of the key points made in my previous article.
Our feet are important. They inform us about the surface, absorb our body weight and adapt to the unevenness of the ground. Shoes provide essential protection from the cold and dangerous surfaces, but unfortunately they can also "over-protect" our feet, sending our brains the wrong message throughout much of our daily activities.
Through the increased rigidity of the shoe, the runner's foot has become lazier and less efficient at processing the essential information that the ground provides. In others words, the brains receives a message telling it that the ground has no unevenness or risk and that the foot doesn't need to work as hard to protect itself. As a result, the foot slowly loses its ability to adapt and to quickly react to change, such as to different surfaces. This failure to adapt quickly results in injuries as small forces add up or when a larger change is not felt quickly enough i.e. stepping off a curb.
In terms of performance, the elevation of the slope of the shoe causes us to change how we run. This angle means that the first contact is with the heel. This design converts the runner into a heel-striker, as opposed to the preferred running style of mid or forefoot striking. Because the contact is much greater in running as opposed to walking, we want to be able to absorb the ground reaction force through our muscles rather than our joints. This is why it is best to avoid the direct heel to ground contact when running.
Coming back to the excess cushioning and "comfort" make the body feel protected. In turn, this reduces the need to protect us from painful stimuli, such as the contact of the heel with the ground. Therefore when we land on our heels and let our joints absorb the high impact forces of the ground we substantially increase the risk of injury.
Ideally, you want a shoe with the least amount of interference with the natural movement of the foot. This minimalism means that the more information the foot gets from the ground, the more accurate the signals from the brain will be to ensure protection of the foot. Whether you are a beginner or simply looking to transition from your current footwear, think about purchasing a minimalist shoe. It is structured to be highly flexible, have a minimal heel to toe drop, a low weight and stack height. and no motion control or stability devices. As part of a study led by researchers from the University of Laval, 42 experts from 11 countries defined the minimalist shoe and build what is called the Minimalist Index (MI) which is composed of the five criteria.
Flexibility The shoe is tested its flexibility and malleability The more flexible the shoe, the higher the MI score.
Weight Simply weigh the shoe on a scale The lighter the shoe, the higher the MI score.
Stack height Measures the thickness of the sole The thinner the sole, the higher the MI score.
Stability and motion control Accounts all technologies that promote rigitidy or arch support The less devices added in the shoe (to stabilize the foot or prevent flat feet), the higher the MI score.
Heel to toe drop The drop is the difference between the shoe thickness under the heel and where the toes start. The flatter the drop, the higher the MI score.
It is important to recognize that if you are switching from one footwear to another, the transition should be gradual. In this case, most injuries are caused when the transition happens too quickly. The rule of thumb is that on average, runners should aim for a one month period for every 10% change in the Minimalist Index score. For example, one should plan for a 3 months transition time when switching from a shoe rated 50% to one that's rated 80%. Staying conservative is key, otherwise more damage than good will be done to the body. Too quick of a transition towards a more minimalist shoe (higher score on the Minimalist Index) will typically result in symptoms to the foot, Achilles tendon or calf muscle. On the other hand, too quick of a transition towards a more maximalist shoe (lower score on the Minimalist Index) will generally cause symptoms to the knee, hip or lower back. In the end, everything is a matter of adaptation and you should listen to your body and make the transition between shoes progressively.
If you are curious to find out whether you are a heel or forefoot striker; whether you've got the right shoe; or would like an evaluation of your running pattern and mechanics, come see Svetlana Marianer Registered Physiotherapist, at the Orthopedic Therapy Clinic. Svetlana has completed several courses related to the prevention of running injuries, and as a dedicated runner, she has firsthand experience with the field. She will be able to help you select an appropriate shoe, develop a customized running program and prescribe tailored exercises to help you achieve your running goals.
Disclaimer – This information is not meant to replace medical/health advice. Contact your health professional to ensure the diagnosis and treatment options are appropriate for your condition.
This advice is not intended to replace the advice of your professional . Contact your professional if you are having pain or require further advice.


Slow cooking is not the most obvious thing to do when cooking for one but actually the great thing about it is that it always freezes well and is adaptable. You can serve as a stew or as an awesome pie like this.
Soak the dried mushrooms in 100ml, 3floz boiling water. Fry the steak in 1 tsp oil until browned (browning any food but especially meat adds flavour, this is the Maillard reaction and adds those lovely savoury umami notes). Put into a slow cooker. Deglaze the pan with the wine and add to the slow cooker.
Chop up the onions and carrots and fry in the remaining tsp oil. Add to the slow cooker. Deglaze the pan with the beef stock and add to the slow cooker. Chop up the soaked dried mushrooms and add with the soaking water to the slow cooker. Put in the bay leaves and cover.
Cook on high for about 5 hours (or you can reduce to low and cook for longer) or until the meat is very tender.
Slice the mushrooms thickly and fry in butter until browned. Add to the stew and cook for a few minutes until cooked through. If your slow cooker is hot enough tog et the stew bubbling, put on a high setting (or put into a saucepan on a hob), mix the cornflour in with some cold water to make a paste then mix into the stew until thickened.
If serving as a pie, allow to cool (or even cover and refrigerate until the next day).
Preheat the oven to 180oC, 350F, gas mark 4. To make the pastry, mix the flours together and rub in the butter, ideally in a food processor. Mix in cold water until it just comes together as a pastry.
Roll out the pastry until a few mm thick. Top the cold stew with the pastry then brush with milk and top with any shapes of pastry you like, leaves, cows, mushrooms.
Bake for 40 minutes or until browned and the filling is bubbling and hot.
This looks yummy, perfect for those cold dark nights!
Yep it's definitely autumn now!
It is awesome for a pie filling. What's more is you effectively can get two dishes out of the same meal, one a pie, one a stew and as all slow cooked meals seem to freeze so well, it makes it even more handy!
Thanks, I am loving dried mushrooms for giving stews depth at the moment.


Today we look at the differences between colour correction and what colour grading is. The commonly used phrase 'Grading' is used to group these two together, when in fact there is a clear difference between the two. So I'll be explaining that through text and video so you guys can see. We incorporate all these intricate processes within our workflow and it has helped us greatly in making our footage stand out and be the best they can be!
Colour correction is about balancing out your colours. This means making the whites appear white, the blacks actually appear black and that everything in between is nicely balanced. We work on every individual piece of video footage to match the colour temperature of all shots to a consistent technical standard of appearance.
The goal is to match the video footage to a standard that would be an accurate portrayal of how it would look through the human eye. Under a warm or cool light, a white object will always appear white. But with cameras, if you don't set it to the proper white balance, it can appear slightly off-white. Either leaning towards the blues or the Greens.
Also, if you're shooting outside over the course of a day, the quality of the sun is going to change and your video will not look quite right. Lighting will change and certain shots of your video will not match up. That's why colour correction is so important. It will make your shots seamless and make your video look like they were all shot at the same time.
Color correction is used in every film you see, making scenes from a movie look as natural and as close to the way the human eye views something. We colour correct using primary and secondary tools, as well as masks and mattes. We refer to this part of the grading process as the 'Primary Grade'.
After the correction, we move into the realm of the grade itself. The part where you can show off. Whether that be subtly or drastically.
You create the actual aesthetic of your video. But this is an entirely optional process, especially if the film is meant to be as realistic as possible. However, the right colour grading does help convey a visual tone or mood to heighten the narrative.
Usually, quick turnarounds or extremely tight budgets prevent colourists from doing a full-colour grade.
Here, I will show you an example of what colour balancing and correction looks like. Its a simple but technical process.
So you guys can understand a bit better. I have created these two colour grading breakdowns from our footage in Chuuk Lagoon. These will show you the processes that go into grading a piece of footage on DaVinci Resolve. I have labelled them so you can see each individual part of the process. Take a look.


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Environment and sustainability 22. nov 2022 2 min Professor Sotirios Kampranis Written by Kristian Sjøgren
Researchers have developed fragrances that no one has smelled before by manipulating yeasts to produce entirely new building blocks for life. The new building blocks are named after Danish artists and architects and can also be used to develop new types of medicine.
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Life requires very few building blocks.
Proteins comprise 20 amino acids, DNA four nucleotides and fatty acids acetyl-coenzyme A.
The five-carbon isoprene unit is the building block for isoprenoids, which include hormones and membrane lipids such as cholesterol.
Isoprenoids have therefore always comprised a specific number of carbon atoms that is divisible by five, but researchers have now developed 10 new isoprenoid building blocks with 16 carbon atoms.
The researchers used these isoprenoid building blocks to create new biochemical molecules in the laboratory with new-to-nature fragrances.
The isoprenoids have many other potential uses than fragrances.
"Because the isoprenoids are so important to life, they can be developed into medicine and other products. Cortisol is an isoprenoid with anti-inflammatory properties, and paclitaxel, which is used in chemotherapy, is also an isoprenoid. Developing new types of isoprenoids opens the door to many interesting possibilities for making new types of medicine that are better or are unique," explains a researcher involved in developing isoprenoids, Sotirios Kampranis, Professor of Biochemical Engineering at the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, University of Copenhagen.
The research has been published in Nature Communications.
Developing new building blocks for life
The researchers used a very special enzyme only present in certain bacteria that adds one extra carbon atom to 15-carbon isoprenoids and turns them into 16-carbon isoprenoids. The problem is that the enzyme can only incorporate the carbon in one specific place on an isoprenoid with 15 carbon atoms – three of the basic building blocks with five carbon atoms each.
The researchers therefore made mutants of the enzyme and incorporated the genetic code for the mutants into the DNA of a yeast, so that the mutant enzymes would place the extra carbon atom in different places on isoprenoids with 15 carbon atoms.
The researchers then manipulated the entire metabolism of the yeast so that it makes the new isoprenoids with 16 carbon atoms.
In the laboratory, the researchers made 10 new-to-nature isoprenoid building blocks. The isoprenoids have different shapes and structures and can act as Lego blocks in constructing many new types of biological molecules.
The researchers used these 10 building blocks to synthesise 28 new isoprenoids called non-canonical terpenes.
Sotirios Kampranis says that the various isoprenoids are all named after well-known artists and architects from Denmark. Blixenyl diphosphate is named after author Karen Blixen, hammershoyl diphosphate after painter Vilhelm Hammershøi, ancheryl diphosphate after painters Anna and Michael Ancher and jacobsenyl diphosphate after architect Arne Jacobsen.
"It was our privilege to name these new molecules, so we decided to name them after Danish artists and architects," says Sotirios Kampranis.
Discovered four new fragrances
The researchers discovered that some of the newly developed isoprenoids had fragrant properties and established a panel of three trained odour assessors to characterise these new fragrances.
Four of the isoprenoids had a unique fragrance. One smelled like old beer, and another smelled like burnt roses. Blixenyl alcohol smelled woody.
Sotirios Kampranis says that the fragrance industry can immediately use the new isoprenoids.
"Fragrance experts are always looking for new fragrances that they can blend into perfumes and other products. They will determine whether they can create industrially useful fragrances with these new building blocks that cannot be created in any other way," explains Sotirios Kampranis.
Further into the future, Sotirios Kampranis also thinks the isoprenoids have pharmaceutical potential.
"We can envision using these isoprenoids to produce new versions of existing medicines that are more effective or have fewer side-effects or to develop new types of medicine. Isoprenoids play an important role in biological functions, so new substances can be created and tested for, for example, anti-inflammatory or hormonal effects, but only the future will reveal this," concludes Sotirios Kampranis.
"Expanding the terpene biosynthetic code with non-canonical 16 carbon atom building blocks" has been published in Nature Communications. The Novo Nordisk Foundation awarded a grant to Sotirios Kampranis in 2016 for the project Transforming Yeast Organelles into Microfactories for the Compartmentalization of Complex Biosynthetic Pathways and an Ascending Investigator Grant in 2019 for the project Biotechnological Production of Structurally Complex Plant High-value Compounds.
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Trial for trans rights begins
by Mia Anhoury January 22, 2019
Personal testimonies are revealed in the Superior Court of Québec
"If given the choice, I would choose 'parent,'" said Sarah Blumel, in her testimony to the court when asked which title she would prefer to have on her son's birth certificate that isn't 'mother' or 'father.'
Concordia University's Centre for Gender Advocacy's (CGA) trial began on Jan. 15, at the Superior Court of Québec, and is expected to end in late February. The CGA has been preparing the lawsuit against the Quebec government since 2014. They are seeking to invalidate 11 articles from the Civil Code of Québec, arguing that they violate the Quebec and Canadian Charters of Rights and Freedoms.
The laws being challenged affect trans parents, trans youth, nonbinary people and trans migrants. The CGA has gathered 17 witnesses and experts to testify during the trial.
On the first day of the trial last Tuesday, a law professor at Thompson Rivers University, Samuel Singer, and his partner, Blumel, travelled from British Columbia to testify. In the morning, Singer spoke of his experience as a trans person. In the afternoon, Blumel testified about the many ways in which her partner faced discrimination and couldn't exercise his right to privacy.
In an unexpected turn of events, the Attorney General of Quebec announced on behalf of the Directeur de l'état civil, that a person in Quebec can now ask to have their gender marker removed from their birth certificate and other identification cards upon request.
The defendants also announced that children whose parents have transitioned will have the changes reflected on their birth certificates as well. Plaintiff Lawyer Audrey Boctor explained that "if someone changes from male to female, they will go from being the father to being the mother," on the birth certificate of their child. However, these are not legislative modifications.
Blumel was interrogated by Plaintiff Lawyer François Goyer in front of the defence attorneys and Hon. Judge Gregory Moore about witnessing Singer's struggles in his everyday life. Blumel spoke about how long it took for Singer to change his name—he had to prove the legitimacy of such a request. Even changing bank cards with old names on them or doing a police record check meant that Singer had to explain his situation to strangers, according to Blumel.
Blumel was reminded "of the reality of discretionary power." Singer regularly had to take extra steps that invaded his privacy, which caused discomfort, according to his partner. Addressing the judge, she spoke of the continuous concern and worry that comes with not having a third option on IDs. Blumel said Singer regularly had "to explain a situation that doesn't match."
Graphic by Alexa Hawksworth
This was of concern, especially when accessing medical care. Blumel expressed that even at the optometrist, her partner would have to explain why his IDs don't match, having to ask to be called Mr. when the doctor was ready, only to hear "madame" when the time came.
The comfort and relief that would come with having a third option on IDs is incredible, Blumel said. "It makes me so angry, because it's not a hospitable place for trans people right now."
In 2010, Blumel and Singer had a child. When the time came to fill out the birth certificate, Singer had the option of checking one of two boxes: 'mother' or 'father.' Singer chose 'father.' However, when the birth certificate came back in the mail, Singer was checked as the mother because the title had to match the sex on his own birth certificate, which says female.
"I find that this is a cause that touched me personally because I'm trans and I have a child," said Gabriel Lanthier, who attended the trial. Like Singer, Lanthier could not be listed on a birth certificate as the child's father by law. Having the option to check "parent" on the birth certificate would be the best option, said Lanthier. "Why genderize a position?" asked Lanthier.
When Goyer asked Blumel how she felt after the birth certificate came back in the mail, she said "I felt sad and frustrated." Throughout her testimony, she had been standing with her hands behind her back, until that moment. She let go, took a sip of water and took off her glasses. "Take your time," Goyer said, as Blumel took a deep breath and wiped tears from her eyes.
"I want to be respectful to the court and the court's time," Blumel said. "These are tears of anger and frustration. Excuse me." She added, "I'm here because I spend a lot of my time working with and loving queer and trans people, but I think it's common sense […] it is not going to impact anyone else."
After a short break the trial will restart on Jan. 23, in the Palais de justice, with academics, activists and doctors testifying. The government's experts will begin to testify in February.
Graphic by @spooky_soda.
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