The aim of this special issue is to advance theory on and present empirical evidence of how firms manage corporate decline and turnaround in times of the 'digital revolution' (Brynjolfsson & McAfee, 2012). The so-called 4th industrial revolution, which affects almost any industry and future business model (Atluri, Dietz, & Henke, 2017), not only enables firms to tap into the various opportunities of advanced analytics and artificial intelligence but also threatens current business processes, value drives and entire business models for a large number of incumbents in various industries. More than ever, firms are threatened by a high degree of environmental uncertainty and volatility which fosters decline and turbulence (McKinley, Latham, & Braun, 2014; Ndofor, Vanevenhoven, & Barker, 2013; Trahms, Ndofor, & Sirmon, 2013). In addition, the digitalization's information availability and transparency (Brynjolfsson & McAfee, 2012, 2017) may enable declining firms to leverage digital resources when implementing adequate recovery strategies. Unfortunately, a large part of the decline and turnaround literature's current knowledge builds on established models from other decades that fail to capture the full complexity and dynamism of today's business environment. This special issue offers an opportunity to revive the important debates on decline and turnaround in the era of digitalization.
During the current decade, digitalization requires almost any firm to rethink its current business practices. Industries merge, offline businesses turn into online ones, and business models change (LaValle, Lesser, Shockley, Hopkins, & Kruschwitz, 2011). The digitalization has such broad impact because it describes a general-purpose technology (Brynjolfsson & McAfee, 2017), affecting almost any industry and firm. In comparison to previously studied decline and turnaround contexts, such as economic crises or environmental scarcity (Grinyer & Spender, 1979; Schmitt, Barker, Raisch, & Whetten, 2016), the context of digitalization shows some unique features, most likely affecting our current theoretical understanding of decline and turnaround. For example, while the digitalization affects a large variety of firms, it affects them to a different degree. For some firms (e.g., banking and financial institutions), data may substitute existent resources and capabilities while for others (e.g., manufacturing) it may complement them. Digitalization can trigger a firm's decline as it requires to rethink large parts of their operations and business models (Atluri, et al., 2017). In addition, for most firms, the digitalization requires recovery strategies not in times of scarcity and resource limitations but in times of prosperity and growth. Some studies (Ndofor, et al., 2013) have emphasized that most prior turnaround research has its foundations in mature and/or declining industry contexts (Filatotchev & Toms, 2003; Grinyer & Spender, 1979; Schendel, Patton, & Riggs, 1976) that fail to provide comprehensive answers to successfully steer turnarounds in dynamic and growing industry environments. Finally, for turnaround strategies, the digitalization is likely to affect the boundaries of the firm (Afuah, 2003) as it increasingly blurs industry frontiers, merges and expands some industries, while downsizing others. To summarize, the digitalization shows a unique context to advance our current theoretical understanding of corporate decline and turnaround.
Besides its unique research context, digitalization is likely to affect the process underlying turnaround and decline. For example, given that the digitalization shows positive effects on information availability and transparency, it may affect the awareness and recognition of decline. Managerial behavioral bounds such as the awareness, attribution, and perception of the severity of decline are described as important elements in turnaround strategies (McKinley, et al., 2014; Sronce & McKinley, 2006; Trahms, et al., 2013). The digitalization, which has brought the largest advances in areas such as perception and recognition (Brynjolfsson & McAfee, 2017) may, therefore, directly affect such behavioral bounds and allow firms to improve the awareness as well as the attribution of decline. On the opposite side, the digitalization and the proliferation of data may also come at a downside. As the digitalization often comes with a reliance on large and messy data, overfitting causes poor predictive power (Gigerenzer & Brighton, 2009), potentially even worsening the problem of awareness and attribution errors. Overall, the digitalization is likely to affect the process underlying turnaround and corporate decline.
Current turnaround literature shows a certain bias towards discussing the role, effectiveness and timing of so-called retrenchment strategies that aim at improving the firm's cost and asset structure (Barbero, Di Pietro, & Chiang, 2017; Lim, Celly, Morse, & Rowe, 2013; Tangpong, Abebe, & Li, 2015). Some others have offered a more interdependent and dynamic view of retrenchment strategies and argued for simultaneous, interdependent strategic recovery activities (Arogyaswamy, Barker, & Yasai-Ardekani, 1995; Barker & Schmitt, 2017; Schmitt & Raisch, 2013). Turnaround strategies that combine efficiency and innovation activities ensure the long-term survival and prosperity for the firm (McKinley, et al., 2014; Morrow, Sirmon, Hitt, & Holcomb, 2007; Trahms, et al., 2013). However, these dynamics between retrenchment and recovery may shift in times of digitalization. Neither the organizational decline (Barker & Mone, 1998; Mone, McKinley, & Barker, 1998) nor the resource-dependency literature (Barker & Duhaime, 1997; Ndofor, et al., 2013) provide us with answers on how to manage and turnaround firms in times of digital disruption and business model transformation. Further research is required to explore these dimensions of corporate decline and turnarounds.
This Special Issue seeks to generate new theoretical and empirical advances in dealing with corporate decline through turnarounds during times of digitalization. The analysis of corporate decline and turnarounds can be partitioned into three main parts: (a) nature, extent and pace of decline, (b) turnaround strategies and outcomes, and (c) the management of the decline/turnaround process.
We seek studies of the many internal and external causes of corporate decline in the context of digitalization, including studies that focus on the following questions: What are the internal and external antecedents of decline situations in the digital age? How do different decline situations affect the overall recovery activities? Do the antecedents of decline differ significantly across industry contexts? How do organizational characteristics such as leadership, structure, and culture relate to decline and the choice of a specific (digital) turnaround strategy? Do the speed and nature of decline have an impact on types of recovery strategies? Answers to these questions are necessary to understand whether there are ways to anticipate, influence, and adapt to internal and external pressures that contribute to corporate decline.
We are also looking for articles on how to design and implement successful turnaround strategies. Specifically, we seek papers on: How do companies develop digital recovery strategies? How are efficiency-oriented and innovation-oriented activities combined? How sustainable are different types of recovery strategies? What practices are used to manage extant resource and processes while simultaneous addressing strategic digital change programs?
Finally, we are looking for papers that answer how firms design and manage the turnaround process over time. Do they change their activities over the different phases of the turnaround process? How does the success or failure of previously implemented activities affect the selection and success of subsequent recovery activities? Do companies learn from these events? How do the speed and timing of implementation affect turnaround success? Who are the key actors over the different stages of the turnaround process?
Submissions will open on 01.08.2019 and the final deadline for submission of papers is 31.12.2019. Please submit your papers online on the Long Range Planning website and follow the Submission Guidelines available.
The guest editors are seeking reviewers for this issue and are soliciting nominations and volunteers to participate in the review process. Reviewers are invited to contact the guest co-editors Johannes Luger and Achim Schmitt. Papers will be reviewed following the regular Long Range Planning double-blind review process.
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Barbero, J. L., Di Pietro, F., & Chiang, C. (2017). A rush of blood to the head: Temporal dimensions of retrenchment, environment and turnaround performance. Long Range Planning, 50, 862-879.
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Filatotchev, I., & Toms, S. (2003). Corporate governance, strategy and survival in a declining industry: A study of UK cotton textile companies. Journal of Management Studies, 40, 895-920.
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LaValle, S., Lesser, E., Shockley, R., Hopkins, M. S., & Kruschwitz, N. (2011). Big data, analytics and the path from insights to value. MIT Sloan Management Review, 52, 21-32.
Lim, D. S. K., Celly, N., Morse, E. A., & Rowe, W. G. (2013). Rethinking the effectiveness of asset and cost retrenchment: The contingency effects of a firm's rent creation mechanism. Strategic Management Journal, 34, 42-61.
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Morrow, J. L., Sirmon, D. G., Hitt, M. A., & Holcomb, T. R. (2007). Creating value in the face of declining performance: Firm strategies and organizational recovery. Strategic Management Journal, 28, 271-283.
Ndofor, H. A., Vanevenhoven, J., & Barker, V. L. (2013). Software firm turnarounds in the 1990s: An analysis of reversing decline in a growing, dynamic industry. Strategic Management Journal, 34, 1123-1133.
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Schmitt, A., Barker, V. L., Raisch, S., & Whetten, D. (2016). Strategic renewal in times of environmental scarcity. Long Range Planning, 49, 361-376.
Schmitt, A., & Raisch, S. (2013). Corporate turnarounds: The duality of retrenchment and recovery. Journal of Management Studies, 50, 1216-1244.
Sronce, R., & McKinley, W. (2006). Perceptions of organizational downsizing. Journal of Leadership & Organizational Studies, 12, 89-108.
Tangpong, C., Abebe, M. A., & Li, Z. (2015). A temporal approach to retrenchment and succesful turnaround in declining firms. Journal of Management Studies, 52, 647-677.
Trahms, C. A., Ndofor, H. A., & Sirmon, D. G. (2013). Organizational decline and turnaround: A review and agenda for future research. Journal of Management, 39, 1277-1307.


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Luke Bryan's 'Tailgates & Tanlines' Debuts at No. 1
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Stephen L. Betts Published: August 17, 2011
After watching two consecutive albums peak at No. 2 on Billboard's Country Albums chart, Luke Bryan is celebrating his first-ever chart-topping collection! 'Tailgates & Tanlines' sold more than 145,000 copies in its debut week, according to Nielsen Soundscan, to take the top spot over from Eric Church. Interestingly, the two albums sold nearly the same amount in their first week.
Luke did have some impressive competition on the multi-genre Billboard 200 chart, however, with the same-day release of 'Watch the Throne' by hip-hop titans Jay-Z and Kanye West. That album snagged the No. 1 spot, with Luke coming in at No. 2, registering the year's best first-week sales figures for a country album behind Brad Paisley's 'This Is Country Music.'
Luke's Top 5 hit, 'Country Girl (Shake It for Me),' has sold over 1 million downloads, making it the Georgia native's best-selling single to date.
"I'm very proud of this album, and to have fans connect with the music in this way is exciting and really humbling," says Luke. "When I was writing and recording this project, I wanted to make an album which made people forget about all the other things in their lives that might stress them out and just have fun! And to have this kind of response from my fans makes me feel like that goal was accomplished!"
Luke's previous album, the gold-certified 'Doin' My Thing,' generated three back-to-back No. 1 singles. And other than his success, he says one of the things that has changed dramatically since his 2007 debut is his singing voice.
"My voice on 'I'll Stay Me' is not even the same voice, not even the same animal," Luke tells The Boot. "I don't even approach singing that way anymore. I've learned so many more things about being an artist, and being who I am. The moment you start really figuring out where you want to go with who you are, and what you're about, is where your artistry really begins."
Luke begins his own headlining tour next month and has also announced dates for his third Farm Tour. Check out his upcoming tour schedule here.
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The anatomy professor says, "Now, class, I've a few questions for you about the homework.
Miss Murphy flushes and fidgets.
Finally the professor tells her to be seated.
Miss Murphy, I have three things to say to you.
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[Early Review] Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)
Cast: Alden Ehrenreich, Woody Harrelson, Emilia Clarke, Donald Glover, Thandie Newton, Paul Bettany, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Joonas Suotomo
Screenplay: Jonathan Kasdan, Lawrence Kasdan
135 mins. Rated PG-13 for sequences of sci-fi action/violence.
I was blessed earlier this week with the opportunity to see Solo: A Star Wars Story before its initial release. I cannot express in words the feelings I had sitting in a theater with my best friend and taking in the experience. I'll get to it another time.
Solo has had a long and difficult journey to get to the big screen. After original directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller were let go from the project, seasoned director Ron Howard (Frost/Nixon, Inferno) stepped in to complete filming. By that, I mean to reshoot most of the film. So after all this, and making its May 25th release date, is Solo a worthy addition to the Star Wars franchise?
The film picks up about ten years before we meet the titular smuggler in A New Hope and witnesses the major events in his life leading up to that point, from his joining up with Wookie Chewbacca (Joonas Suotomo) to his initial interactions with con artist Lando Calrissian (Donald Glover, Spider-Man: Homecoming, TV's Atlanta). Han (Alden Ehrenreich, Hail, Caesar!, Rules Don't Apply) struggles between making the right choices and the smart choices, and he finds that the good in him is capable of outweighing the bad.
So, there's still a lot of spoilery territory with Solo, so I'll tread as best as I can. First of all, I can say that this film is not an improv-heavy comedy. It's probably the funniest Star Wars film in some time, but it never hinges too heavily on it.
The best sequences in the film rely on the relationship built between Han, Chewie, and Lando, and thankfully these three performers steal the film. There was a lot of talk about Ehrenreich's performance and his need for an acting coach, but the final product was some solid work from the actor. I have to imagine there is a great deal of stress in taking on the mantle of a character from four previous films and dozens of books and comics, and I'm sure it was difficult to switch director's and styles as much as I'm sure he had to, but I thought he did quite well in the role, never falling into Harrison Ford impressions.
Joonas Suotomo has had some practice as Chewie from the past couple Star Wars installments, and he provides Chewbacca with youthful charisma that meets, but never passes, Peter Mayhew. Donald Glover is excellent as Lando, again never falling into caricature, but driving his own path that makes for some truly smarmy work from Glover.
The supporting cast is admirable as well, with specific love given to Woody Harrelson (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, TV's True Detective) as Beckett, Han's mentor. The scenes he shares with Val (Thandie Newton, Crash, TV's Westworld) are tender and joyful. There is also an interesting parallel to the relationship between master and apprentice in both Jedi and Sith lores.
I also want to touch on the score. While I enjoyed the previous non-Williams score from Rogue One, Solo's score from John Powell is fantastic and thrilling and feels more like it is a part of Star Wars. John Williams crafted the Han Solo theme and then handed off duties to Powell, and the partnership created something truly special.
Solo is not without its faults, however, and the issues with the film are particularly glaring when they happen. First, the film has some serious pacing issues. This is an issue Ron Howard's films tend to have. It just feels like it went on far too long and when I thought the finale was coming, it didn't.
There's also a checklist feeling to the film. One thing I really enjoyed about Rogue One was that they took a sentence, a mere moment, of the lore and expanded it for a film. Solo instead chooses to hit every major Han Solo milestone in one film, and it feels like someone at Lucasfilm has a checklist and is checking items off as they happen in the film:
"Oh, he has to meet this character."
"Oh, he has to do this major event."
"Oh, we have to explain this throwaway line."
The film suffers from it, and they should have just picked one major event or relationship from his life to dive into. I disagree with reviewers saying this adds nothing new to the franchise, but I can also kind of understand what they mean.
Finally, there's a scene at the end, when you see it, you'll know which one I mean, where the film takes a major turn down a different path and it feels both forced and confusing, and while I, a major Star Wars fan, get it, I feel like casual fans won't. Not that they can't understand it, but it felt very out of place. While I won't divulge this scene, but you will definitely know what I'm talking about.
Solo: A Star Wars Story is a thrilling adventure, one that I quite enjoyed. While it feels like a missed opportunity to do something more unique, and I still can't claim that we needed this film, it was a nice pallet cleanser for the serious tone of The Last Jedi. There are some fine performances and some really cool sequences, the film still feels like it's trying too hard to do too much. That being said, I cannot wait to see it again.
-Kyle A. Goethe
For my review of George Lucas's Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, click here.
For my review of George Lucas's Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, click here.
For my review of George Lucas's Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, click here.
For my review of George Lucas's Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, click here.
For my review of Irvin Kershner's Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back, click here.
For my review of Richard Marquand's Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi, click here.
For my review of J.J. Abrams's Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens, click here.
For my review of Rian Johnson's Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi, click here.
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Kyle's Top Ten Most Anticipated Films of 2018
Since I've already seen one of 2018's releases, I'm probably a little late on presenting my most anticipated list for 2018. Don't worry, it hasn't changed much. Let's start off with a note:
This list is more anticipated, not what I think will be the best by any stretch. These are the films I'm most looking forward to as of right now, so there will be more blockbusters than indies because that's just how it plays out. So, with that being said…
NOTE: THIS IS NOT A COUNTDOWN BUT A LIST.
-I thoroughly enjoyed director Alex Garland's Ex Machina from 2015, and on that film alone, I cannot wait to see Annihilation. Garland has had a run of pretty solid work in the last few years, and getting top talent like Natalie Portman and Oscar Isaac involved is only making this more hyped for me. I don't know much about the film's plot outside of the lone trailer I've seen, but getting a chance to see a great storytelling weave a yarn in his own sandbox is always a great thing.
-I'm very sad that Guillermo del Toro isn't returning to helm the sequel to his underappreciated Pacific Rim, but that's what it took to get The Shape of Water, so what can you do? At least he is staying on in a producer role and the franchise is continuing. I'm not sure how to feel about Uprising as the film looks drastically different from the original, but John Boyega playing Idris Elba's son looks interesting enough, and genre favorite Steven S. DeKnight behind the camera is setting the film up for success. I'm very excited to see an expanding of this mythology and more Jaeger/Kaiju action.
-I'm just starting the book right now, and the trailers for Steven Spielberg's Ready Player One have been fascinating. I just don't know how to feel but the film looks bonkers. There is absolutely no reason not to be excited for more Spielberg but this one feels so familiar and yet so different from what we've seen recently from the director. As long as there are enough weird Easter Eggs, I guess I will keep plenty busy at this one.
-Yeah, this one was on my list for 2017, but it got bumped back. God Particle is all but confirmed to be the next Cloververse film after Cloverfield and 10 Cloverfield Lane. Since I loved both of its predecessors and I enjoy dissecting theories about this quasi-anthology, God Particle should be a fun and interesting ride.
-What do I say that hasn't already been said? Almost 20 films in and we are getting this massive film. I have no words. I doubted that this franchise could or would work, and I was wrong. Pop in Black Panther and Ant-Man & the Wasp (I didn't want to have more than one franchise installment on this list but I'm stoked for all three) and this should prove to be another exciting year for the MCU.
-All the drama behind-the-scenes has made me rather nervous for Solo, but I trust the minds at Lucasfilm because I've enjoyed all three Star Wars adventures since their acquisition by Disney, so I trust that they acted at the right time installing Ron Howard as the new director to fix this anthology film. What does make me nervous, though, is the lack of the trailer with only four months to go.
-I elected to pick Deadpool 2 over The New Mutants and Dark Phoenix because of how surprising the original Deadpool was in 2016. With the shuffling around behind the camera, the exit of Tim Miller, and the addition of David Leitch, it is interesting to see how this one plays out. If the teaser or short that were released are any indication, I think we are in good hands here.
-Trust me when I say that all of my excitement for this film is riding on Shane Black. I always love a new Predator film, but Shane Black is the reason this is on the list. I love Black's storytelling sensibilities from his writing of the greatest action film of all time (yeah, I'm calling it for Lethal Weapon) but also his work as a director with Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Iron Man 3, and The Nice Guys. Some people aren't aware that Black even co-starred in the original Predator, so he has a good tie to this series.
–Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them was quite a surprise. I love Harry Potter, but the idea to expand the mythology with an adaptation of a textbook was weird. Turns out, J.K. Rowling has a few more stories to tell. The flaw with the first film, though, was Johnny Depp's cameo as Gellert Grindelwald. I didn't like his appearance and I don't have as much faith in him as an actor, so seeing him take on the second-biggest villain in the Harry Potter universe was an odd choice. With The Crimes of Grindelwald, Depp will be taking on a much larger role, so I'm interesting if a little nervous to see what comes of it.
-Though the trailer didn't have much to offer (as the film is still about a year out), seeing Peter Jackson's name onscreen again is always a welcome sight. He's taking on a producer and screenwriter role this time with Mortal Engines, an adaptation of the novel series by Philip Reeve. Jackson and his team are incredible writers, so a nice foundation to this film is enough to spark my interest. We will have to wait for another trailer to see how it is all shaping up, but Mortal Engines has a lot on its plate.
So there it is. What film are you most excited for in 2018? Let me know/drop a comment below.
Okay, folks, I'm a little late on this one, as I've already seen a few of 2017's early films. But don't worry, I made this list almost a month ago and am just now getting the chance to write it up for you. So, let's start off with a point.
This list is most anticipated, not what I think will be the best by any stretch. These are the films I'm most looking forward to at the beginning of the year, so there will be a lot of bigger blockbustery films because that's Sundance is just now happening and the other big Oscary films haven't premiered yet. So with that being said…
Star Wars Episode VIII
Whatever the title may be, I'm so excited to pick up with the further adventures of Rey, Finn, Poe, BB-8, Luke, and Leia in Star Wars Episode VIII. It's also a bittersweet film for me personally as it is the last time fans will see Carrie Fisher as their general. It means so much for fans to have that connection, one that many have felt since 1977. But there are many things to be excited for in Episode VIII. More revelations about Snoke, seeing Luke back in action, and new characters played by Benicio del Toro and Laura Dern. What's not to love? Have I even mentioned director Rian Johnson? So excited!
I may find myself in the minority here, but I really enjoyed Prometheus. I had issues with some of the plot points, but the film made me yearn for more from this universe, and this year, we get it in full force with Alien: Covenant. I reported years ago about the then-titled Prometheus 2 having no Xenomorphs. I'm glad that director Ridley Scott changed his mind on that are we are getting Alien proper. Add in Katherine Waterston, Danny McBride, Billy Crudup, James Franco, and a return from Michael Fassbender as android David and you have a recipe for one hell of a film. At least…I hope.
I really enjoyed Rise of the Planet of the Apes, but I absolutely loved Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. Talk about a film that services fans both big and small. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes was one of the best films of 2014 and remains a powerful work of art. Director Matt Reeves returns to helm War for the Planet of the Apes, and after Dawn, Cloverfield, and his remake Let Me In, I'm overjoyed to see what he does with this franchise next. Add in the extremely underrated Woody Harrelson to match the mo-cap performance of Andy Serkis as Caesar. This is an opening night kind of movie.
The fact that Skull Island is actually happening is pretty impressive. The fact that the trailers look amazing is even more so. Director Jordan Vogt-Roberts adds some lovely flair to this story of 1970s-set Kong tale with John Goodman, Samuel L. Jackson, Brie Larson, and Tom Hiddleston. I only hope that the focus is on Kong and not set-up for the eventual match between the King of Skull Island and the King of Monsters, Godzilla in a few years. I'm thankful this one is coming out around my birthday so I have an excuse to drag everyone I know to this movie with me.
As sad as I am to be missing Will Poulter as the titular creature and Cary Fukunaga behind the camera, I'm still very excited to see this new R-rated take on Stephen King's classic story. It is a fascinating look at fear itself as a beast targeting children. Splitting it into two films scares me only for the concern that we may not get the conclusion we want if the first isn't successful. Thanks to Stranger Things from last year, I do not believe that to be the case, but hopefully a trailer drops soon to help convince film-goers to spend their money.
While we are on the subject of Stephen King, the long-gestating adaptation of his behemoth series The Dark Tower is almost upon us. Starring Idris Elba as the gunslinger Roland and Matthew McConaughey as the Man in Black, there has been a lot of confusing information being thrown around about what the film is actually going to concern itself with. With producer Ron Howard helping shepherd the film, I trust that it will be a hell of an experience, but I hope it will also bring in casual moviegoers with its marketing campaign. I'll be there opening night, and I hope you join me.
Cinematic universes are such a big thing right now that many fail to realize the first universe created was the Universal Monsters universe with films like Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man and House of Dracula. Universal hopes to ignite a new fire in their monsters with The Mummy, the first in a series of monster movies aimed at bringing these creatures out from the darkness. After the first attempted failure of Dracula Untold, write Alex Kurtzman took directing duties with powerhouse producer and star Tom Cruise set to introduce the female mummy played by Sofia Boutella to the world. Aided by Russell Crowe's Dr. Henry Jekyll, Cruise's Nick Morton must save the world from an ancient and malevolent princess recently awakened. Count me in.
I'm only picking one Marvel film this year and that's because I really love Thor. I love Chris Hemsworth. I love the Hulk. I love Mark Ruffalo. I love director Taika Waititi. I just love everything I've heard coming out of this film. I cannot wait until November to see how this all plays out. Yes, I get it. Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 2 will be pretty great. Spider-Man: Homecoming has a lot riding on it. But Thor…Thor is my favorite film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and I'm just dying to see him suited up, especially after that [SPOILER ALERT] post-credits scene in Doctor Strange.
I'm pretty late to the Blade Runner game, having only recently falling in love with the original film from Ridley Scott (Final Cut for the win!), but with Denis Villeneuve (Sicario, Prisoners, Arrival, need I say more?) behind the camera and original scribe Hampton Fancher's screenplay, Blade Runner 2049 looks to be serving up some excitement heading towards its October release. It'll be exciting to see original star Harrison Ford back in the fold with Ryan Gosling joining him. Another situation here of what's not to love about this movie? Much in the way of The Force Awakens, there's just so much to be excited about after being absent from these characters for over 30 years.
Lastly, we get to the strangest entry in this list. God Particle is apparently the third installment of the Cloverfield series, and after only last year discovering that there is a Cloverfield series, its safe to say that something interesting is happening here. Now, the film was pushed back to October for reasons, and the IMDb page has updated with the title Untitled Cloverfield Anthology Movie (2017), I can only wonder when news will come of this tale featuring Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Daniel Bruhl, Chris O'Dowd, John Ortiz, and David Oyelowo. One thing I can say: J.J. Abrams is insane.
SO there you have it. What film are you most excited for in 2017? Let me know/Drop a comment below.
Funny or Die presents Donald Trump's The Art of the Deal: The Movie (2016)
Director: Jeremy Konner
Cast: Johnny Depp, Michaela Watkins, Jack McBrayer, Patton Oswalt, Alfred Molina, Henry Winkler, Andy Richter, Jacob Tremblay, Ron Howard
Screenplay: Joe Randazzo
50 mins. Not Rated.
We live in interesting times. Just look at the insanity unfolding in the race for the White House. I won't get into specifics (Giant Douche vs Turd Sandwich) but suffice it to say, a little humor makes the pain go away, if only for a moment.
Enter Funny or Die, and their send-up of Donald Trump with The Art of the Deal: The Movie. The film is presented as lost footage of Donald Trump (Johnny Depp, Edward Scissorhands, Yoga Hosers) describing the various sections of his book of the same name to a young boy who comes across his office. He offers up backwards anecdotes including the meeting of his wife Ivana (Michaela Watkins, TV's Casual, The Back-Up Plan) and his negotiations with Merv Griffin (Patton Oswalt, TV's The Goldbergs, Ratatouille).
While the film is attempting to be a bad movie, not all of the laughs hit. For the most part, The Art of the Deal: The Movie is a reminder, a chilling reminder of a possible future with this man in the White House. Ugh. Perhaps in context a few years down the road, the film could be quite laughable, but right now, it just hurts.
That being said, I love Johnny Depp's portrayal of The Donald. It is funny how he tries to direct his own film and comes off as batshit crazy in the process. I also really enjoyed the VHS degradation of the lost film and how it is presented by Ron Howard for added significance and gravitas. And who could find wrong in the theme song from Kenny Loggins?
Cheese abound is a good thing, and it occasionally hits comedic gold in Funny or Die presents Donald Trump's The Art of the Deal: The Movie. Not often mind you, but occasionally. If all goes well, I'll probably revisit this film in a few years once I've calmed down.
Cast: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly, Ray Winstone, Emma Watson, Logan Lerman, Anthony Hopkins
Screenplay: Darren Aronofsky, Ari Handel
138 mins. Rated PG-13 for violence, disturbing images and brief suggest content.
When I heard that Academy Award nominated director Darren Aronofsky (Black Swan) would be taking on the biblical tale of Noah, I knew two things. One: this film was going to divide audiences and potentially upset a lot of people. Two: I knew I had to see it. I knew the director, who also directed such genre-busting films as Requiem for a Dream and The Fountain, was going to have a specific view of the source material and he was going to create a unique vision that we hadn't seen before. He did.
The film is the story of Noah (Oscar-winner Russell Crowe, Gladiator) and his family, including wife Naameh (Oscar-winner Jennifer Connelly, A Beautiful Mind), adoptive daughter Ila (Emma Watson, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, This is the End), and son Ham (Logan Lerman, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters). Noah receives a message from The Creator and then further proof of his destined path from The Watchers, a group of rocklike creatures with unimaginable strength of body and mind. He begins work on an ark after receiving further guidance from his grandfather Methuselah (Oscar-winner Anthony Hopkins, The Silence of the Lambs). As the ark is constructed, it attracts some unwanted attention from Tubal-Cain (Ray Winstone, The Departed, Snow White and the Huntsman) and his group, who want the ark for themselves.
The special effects work from ILM is astounding here. They created slightly tweaked versions of animals along the evolutionary line. They also created The Watchers, a very interesting addition to this tale. They appear to be fallen Seraphim angels, who had six wings. That would explain why the creatures have six limbs.
I also happened to find the film's ambiguous time period both confusing and interesting. It could be in the past, and it could be in the future. It turns the whole tale into a kind of cautionary tale about the direction mankind may be heading.
Russell Crowe gives one of the most powerful performances of his career as Noah, and he and Connelly's chemistry is strong given this as the second film they have appeared in as romantically-linked characters.
I completely got why the film would be controversial. Any time you have an adaptation of a biblical tale, you have controversy. This film harkens back to the controversy behind Scorsese's The Last Temptation of Christ, or even Ron Howard's The DaVinci Code. So many parts of this film are so anti-biblical in their biblical portrayal. Crowe's version of Noah as an angry, alcoholic, and unyielding servant to his creator is bound to spark arguments. Paramount Pictures had to actually create a disclaimer for the film stating that liberties were taken. Honestly, how could they not be? The entire story of Noah takes up all of two chapters of the bible. Not a lot of detail.
This is the point where I make a stand. People, it's a movie. It isn't some antichrist-made archaic devil-worshiping creation. It is a movie. So calm down. None of the stuff in this movie is all that far off. Yes, Aronofsky's Noah suffers from survivor's guilt. His Noah has evolution in it. His Noah had fallen angels and darkness and suffering. His Noah is some of the saddest and also inspiring work I've seen. It actually changed the way I see the story, and not in a bad way. It is an interpretation, and if you didn't like it, I'm sorry, but Aronofsky wasn't making a film to appease the masses. He was making a story the way he saw it. Everybody needs to take a chill pill.
I'm a Christian and I liked Noah. That's all I feel I need to say. I thought it was one of the best films I have ever seen. When I finished it the first, I felt like I needed to see it again immediately. The only flaw, if it is one, is that it is a much more simple story than Aronofsky's other work with Requiem for a Dream, Black Swan, and The Fountain. Go see this movie. I can't say that you will love it like I did, but I feel like it needs to be seen, no matter if you have religious background or not.
So what did you think of Darren Aronofsky's Noah? Did it sink or swim? Let me know!
Dan Brown's Robert Langdon set to Appear in "Inferno", Shooting Begins in April
Some news for you folksies today. According to an article posted by Entertainment Weekly, Tom Hanks will be returning to play symbologist Robert Langdon in the film adaptation of Dan Brown's Inferno.
Now, this part gets a little chronologically confusing, so bear down with me here…
Dan Brown's Robert Langdon series of books goes as follows:
The DaVinci Code
The soon-to-be trilogy of films directed by Ron Howard consists of:
Now, for the most part, these stories are interchangeable, no one of them has any consequence on the others, but it is interesting to note that The Lost Symbol will (as of this blogging) not be adapted. I read it. It's the fourth best of the books.
Ron Howard will be stepping behind the camera again in April.
What do you think? Is this exciting news or do you find it quite meh? Tell me.


Your mobile home is vulnerable to many hazards and it is important to have financial protection so you can repair or replace your home. Mobile home insurance is similar to homeowner's insurance for a traditional home because both types of homes face many of the same risks.
The term mobile home has been used since the beginning; however, the government started calling them manufactured homes on June 15, 1976. Mobile home insurance and manufactured home insurance are one in the same. As long as your mobile home meets the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) standards, you can qualify for mobile home insurance.
As the original owner you can save up to five percent for the first five years.
Combine your mobile home and auto insurance with the same insurer and you can save up to ten percent.
Installing security, electrical, and fire protection devices can save you up to 15 percent.
Retirees over 55 years of age can save ten percent.
Comprehensive coverage is a standard policy that covers the most common issues that can occur to your mobile home and any detached structures on your property.
A by-line policy includes a number of not-so-common issues in addition to what the comprehensive policy offers. You can create a tailor-made policy for your unique situation.
There are a few special situations that may apply to you and may affect your ability to obtain mobile home insurance or cost you extra to have full coverage.
Mobile home insurance is not readily available to Florida mobile homeowners due to the extreme winds that are common for that state. Only some commercial insurers will cover Florida mobile homes; if you do not qualify with them you can receive coverage through the state's Citizen's Property Insurance Corporation. You can be covered for damages resulting from wind, wind-borne debris, sinkholes, and so on.
Earthquakes occur in 39 U.S. states; therefore, earthquake insurance for mobile homes is often only available through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) managed by the federal government's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Depending on the flood zone risk designation of your area, you may end up with a high premium.
Most money lenders require you to have mobile home insurance before you can qualify for a mortgage. It is important for you to protect your investment too.
Mobile Home Insurance: What Does Mobile Home Insurance Cover?
Mobile homes are much more susceptible to the ravages of nature than traditional homes. Mobile home insurance will help you pay for damages to your home and detached buildings, including a shed or a barn, as well as attached structures such as a porch or a garage. Your coverage also includes most of the contents of your home.
Fire, lightning, falling objects and explosions.
Water damage from frozen pipes.
Collapse from ice or snow buildup.
Damage or loss of a personal item anywhere in the world.
During the repair or replacement of your mobile home, you can incur excessive costs while living in temporary housing. Your mobile home insurance will cover the rent of an apartment or hotel room as well as food and any other related expenses.
If you live in an area that is susceptible to severe weather, such as wind, hail storms or floods, or if you live in an earthquake zone, it is recommended you purchase a by-line or all-risk policy. This type of policy will allow you to be covered for a much wider array of situations and you will be able to add specific contingencies to customize your insurance coverage.
Also, if you decide to move your mobile home, you may need to purchase trip collision coverage for the duration of the move.
In order to receive an accurate indemnity for the loss or damage to your personal items, make a list of your home's contents and include their value as well as a photograph. The more information you can provide to your insurance company, the better chance of restoring your property back to its original state.
Medical bills, including ambulance, hospital, x-rays, surgery, dental, and so on.
Lawyer and court fees, including a judgment or settlement.
Mobile home insurance will financially protect you if your mobile home is damaged or if your guest is injured on your property.
Mobile Home Insurance: Who Needs Mobile Home Insurance?
Mobile home insurance will financially cover the high cost of repairs or the replacement of your mobile home if it is destroyed in a natural disaster. You can also end up paying expensive medical and legal bills if a guest is injured while visiting your home.
Most people who own a mobile home live in it year-round. Some people who own a mobile home use it as a vacation get-away or simply as an investment property. The conditions of your mobile home insurance change depending on how long you live in your home during the year, how long it may stand empty and whether or not you have tenants that rent your mobile home on a permanent or temporary basis.
As a landlord, you can protect your property with mobile home insurance. If you own several mobile homes, you can be covered whether you rent them out as private residences or for light commercial use. For a landlord with ten or more mobile units, you can consolidate your policies into one to simplify your property management.
If your mobile home stands vacant for a large portion of the year, you will need additional coverage. While your mobile home is empty it is more susceptible to unchecked fires, vandals and vagrants, and it can end up with extensive damages due to a lack of supervision.
Seasonal-based mobile home insurance is for an owner who occupies his mobile home for less than five months in a year. If you live in your mobile home for more than five months out of a year, you may be considered a full-time occupant and should have a full mobile home insurance policy.
Occasional rental mobile home insurance will cover your mobile home when you rent it out to a tenant on a temporary basis. As a landlord you are responsible for a reasonable level of maintenance. If your tenant or his guest is injured or sustains personal property damage due to your negligence, you will be liable.
If you rent a mobile home, it is recommended you purchase renters insurance. Your landlord is not responsible for your property, nor your guests and their property. If you have a friend visiting and he is injured due to your negligence, you can be sued for your liability and can be faced with medical and legal bills.


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Kanye West criticises Obama's Presidency on Twitter
Rapper says "nothing in Chicago changed" during former President's eight-year term
Luke Morgan Britton
Barack Obama, Kanye West
Kanye West has appeared to criticise Obama's Presidential record on Twitter, claiming that "nothing changed" in his home city of Chicago during the former US President's eight years in office.
The rapper – who has been praising Trump on the social media platform in recent days – was famously called a "jackass" by then-President Obama in 2009 following the Taylor Swift controversy at the MTV VMAs. Obama later added in 2012 that while West was indeed "a jackass", he was also "smart" and "very talented".
On Wednesday (April 25), Kanye tweeted: "Obama was in office for eight years and nothing in Chicago changed." He also promised to "build new homes in Chicago" with Chance The Rapper.
Obama was in office for eight years and nothing in Chicago changed.
— ye (@kanyewest) April 25, 2018
Claudio will be awesome when me and Chance build new homes in Chicago
Chance, meanwhile, spoke out to offer his support to West in a series of tweets, saying that Kanye was "in a great space and not affected by folk tryna question his mental or physical health".
"Black people don't have to be democrats," Chance added. "Next President gon be independent".
Talked to him two days ago. He's in a great space and not affected by folk tryna question his mental or physical health. Same Ye from the Vmas, same Ye from the telethon. https://t.co/2zY3KpllV2
— Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) April 25, 2018
Black people don't have to be democrats.
Next President gon be independent
Also yesterday (April 25), Kanye referred to Trump on Twitter as "my brother", and said that the two share "dragon energy".
You don't have to agree with trump but the mob can't make me not love him. We are both dragon energy. He is my brother. I love everyone. I don't agree with everything anyone does. That's what makes us individuals. And we have the right to independent thought.
After appearing to clarify that he does indeed "love" Trump, Kanye then said that he also "loved" the President's opponent in the 2016 election, Hillary Clinton, and that he wasn't "a Democrat or a Republican".
If your friend jumps off the bridge you don't have to do the same. Ye being Ye is a fight for you to be you. For people In my life the idea of Trump is pretty much a 50 50 split but I don't tell a Hillary supporter not to support Hillary
I love Hillary too.
I love when people have their own ideas. You don't have to be allowed anymore. Just be.
Love who you want to love. That's free thought. I'm not even political. I'm not a democrat or a republican
Following that string of tweets, West then revealed that his wife, Kim Kardashian West, had called him after reading his posts and wanted him to publicly state that he doesn't "agree with everything Trump does".
my wife just called me and she wanted me to make this clear to everyone. I don't agree with everything Trump does. I don't agree 100% with anyone but myself.
Two hours after posting that message, Kanye uploaded a selfie of himself – along with Universal Music Group Chairman/CEO Sir Lucian Grainge and YouTube's Global Head of Music Lyor Cohen – wearing an infamous 'Make America Great Again' hat.
https://twitter.com/kanyewest/status/989222392630202368
That tweet provoked a strong response from many of his followers who slammed Kanye for wearing the Trump-affiliated hat – which the President had, of course, signed for him.
Shortly after these pictures were uploaded, Trump registered his approval for West's recent Twitter activity by writing "Thank you Kanye, very cool!"
Thank you Kanye, very cool! https://t.co/vRIC87M21X
MAGA! https://t.co/jFf5ONASlv
The artist has also spoken further today on his apparent ambition to run for US President in 2024 – although Kardashian later tweeted: "Kanye will never run in the race of popular opinion, and we know that, and that's why I love him and respect him, and in a few years when someone else says the same exact thing, but they aren't labeled the way he is, and you will all praise them!
"Kanye is years ahead of his time," she added.
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West's new album is expected in June and will be the follow-up to 2016's 'The Life Of Pablo'. Here's everything we know about the release so far.


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'The Originals' Recap: Long Way Back From Hell
By Justin Carreiro 7:59 AM Labels:2014,Midseason,Recap,Television,The CW,The Originals
The Olympics are over and that can only mean one thing: the hiatus is over too! Every two years, rotating from summer to winter, TV shows takes a break while for a few weeks while the ratings hit sports event dominates the airwaves. Don't get me wrong - I like the Olympics... but I also like my scripted and reality shows as well. Now that the break is done, I can get back to some other problems, like catching on the last cliffhanger!
This week on The Originals, Elijah and Marcel search for Klaus and Rebekah, secrets are revealed about Genevieve's past, and sibling rivalry comes back in full force.
Sophie is dead. Gone. Resting in the family crypt and won't be coming back, especially since the actress is in a new NBC pilot. Picking up from the last episode, the witches are laying Sophie's body to rest but Elijah has another idea. He disturbs the ceremonial burial (with a few fists and elbows - he snapped two necks with ease) and demands that Monique tell him where Celeste has hidden his missing siblings. I'm not sure what Monique did on the other side but apparently she lost a bit of her mind. She casually smiles at the Original and sends him a message from Celeste - covering his entire body in names and telling him to solve the mystery to find his siblings.
The mysterious names, which included Sabine's, were deduced to be the former inhabitants of Celeste's possessed soul. By solving the mystery the names would disappear but which name was it? The name belonged to a witch named Clara, and while Elijah couldn't recognize her face from an old photo Hayley found - Marcel sure did and he had some explaining to do.
Rebekah and Klaus aren't far; they're not even outside of New Orleans. After the attacks from Genevieve and Bastianna, they were taken to the abandoned Fleur-de-Lis Sanitarium where each was tortured in two separate methods: Klaus with physical pain from Papa Tunde's blade and Rebekah with delirious visions. Rebekah's personal torture may have been the worst. She's still infected from the werewolf bites, she can't use her powers and she's seeing the deceased bodies of ghosts. Genevieve has her own reasons for hating Rebekah - after all, the Original daughter did kill her!
MY FRIEND, MY BACKSTABBER
From photos uncovered by Cami, we knew a little bit about Klaus and group's past in New Orleans; this time we found out more about Rebekah and Marcel's dark secret in 1919. The lovestruck pair plotted to have Mikael, the Mikaelson's father and resident vampire hunter, come to New Orleans to distract Klaus so the pair could escape and be together. For this to ultimately happen, Rebekah needed the help of a witch to contact Michael, that's where Genevieve came in.
In the past, both Genevieve and Rebekah worked at the hospital during the tuberculosis outbreak as nurses. Rebekah took a shine to her new friend and invited her, along with Clara, out for drinks and jazz merriment. Turns out that the Elder witch has a thing for Klaus and while using this new friendship, Rebekah manipulated her friend into sending a message out to Mikael. Unfortunately for their plans, they had second thoughts to cancel the spell but the damage was done. Rebekah couldn't let her betrayal come to light and have Klaus find out, she had to tie up loose ends. She forced a bloody rag down both Genevieve's and Clara's mouth, causing the pair to become infected with tuberculosis and die a slow death. Celeste was inhabiting Clara's body at the time - she could be free to move on to the next body but Genevieve, on the other hand, died.
Photos courtesy of The CW and Alloy Entertainment
REBEKAH!!
While Rebekah ran desperately throughout the building, Genevieve was taking Klaus down memory lane, spilling every dark secret about why Michael discovered them in New Orleans. Klaus, at first, doesn't believe his sister could do that but Genevieve is great a convincing him.She offers him her blood and Papa Tunde's blade to kill his devious sister and after a few fights, the rebellious Mikaelson is ready to silence his sister forever. Marcel and Elijah break up the fight in time and Elijah stabs his brother with the blade, stopping him in his pursuit to kill Rebekah and Marcel...only for now.
Will Klaus seek his revenge against Rebekah and Marcel? Could Genevieve betray her witches for Klaus? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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Especially anything involving the repair and troubleshooting of the various Volvo construction equipment!
Does anyone out there do work on that stuff?
I think this would fit under the "all other volvos" board.
Working on a Volvo ec210b excavator and the service manual is very expensive. Save few bucks getting it from ebay.


The great paradox of progressive populism is that it leads to elitism in its purist form.
Of course. Who else is going to tell the People what's good for them? Who is going to re-educate their children with genderbread persons? This is the meaning of Hillary Clinton's condemnation of the Deplorables. Read the whole Brooks column.
When he was 18, he had a motorcycle accident and badly damaged his knee. He was told that because of his age they would not replace his knee because it would have to be done twice during his lifetime. He would have to wait until 40 years old. When he reached 40 in excruciating, chronic pain, his leg was decalcified, and basically destroyed. He was told that replacing a knee of such a bum would be a bad investment. Workers with better productivity prospects were a much better bet.
The people making this choice and leading this change are not evil. They do it out of the goodness of their hearts, genuine desire to help, and, perhaps, a little revenge. They are people like you, my friend. Decent and compassionate.
Second, that means, something less liquid will have to be tapped into. Large and prosperous enterprises are nationalized. As their leadership emigrates, gets demoralized or killed, productivity goes to zero. The whole sector goes bust.
There is still no money. The only thing left, my friend, is your store and your neighbors farm. You become a state employee on a fixed salary, expected to work hard for the common good. Your store remains yours in theory. However, whatever you do makes absolutely no difference in your quality of life. That happens to everybody, in every walk of life.
Healthcare is free, but there is nothing and nobody to provide care with. You are going to die but it will not cost you a dime.
The whole middle class collapses, becomes destitute and begins to grumble.
I am always surprised that there is an Act 3.
Posted in Environment, Socialism. Tagged David Brooks, elitism, Petr, progressive populism.
Rob G, thank you for welcoming me. I do hope to engage more often in public fora.
My position on capitalism and corporations is complex. I am neither an interventionist nor a laissez-faire supporter, because I believe the same problems can be solved by different instruments.
The laissez-faire non-interventionist version of the solution to what perceive to be the major problem of modern capitalism clash with the modern institutional set up of corporations.
In my opinion such things as inflation, unemployment, depressed wages, ecologically unsustainable hyper consumerism, consumer debt, public debts and deficits, all are to a large extent a series of cascading effects from the single root issue that we don't adequately expand and preserve the total stock of production capital (hand tools, computers, factories etc).
I know it is counter-intuitive and seems hyperbolic, but I won't elaborate not this now. But I will say that the modern managerialist bureaucratic joint-stock corporations are almost sociologically unable to invest any more in production capital apart from what can be justified solely by the profit motive. There is no point in owning, creating and maintaining excess production capital for its own sake.
This means that we cannot have such virtues as frugality, prudence and modesty in consumption on aggregate society level.
There is no proper maintenance of production power over and beyond our consumption habits, because it would not be justified by profitability. For every person who lives frugally there must be a person who lives beyond the means, because the system has to net out evenly to zero. The system is virtue deficient.
Contrast this with the earlier version of entrepeneurial paternalist small scale capitalism: when the manager and owner is the same person, there is no gang of directors and share holders who will object to the build up of excessive production capital. The owner can simply decide to build and maintain an extra factory for its own sake, and even let it double as a Neo-gothic palace to live in while it stays idle.
How would this solve anything?
If there is an unexpected shock in rising demand, this Neo-gothic stands ready to be used to expand the supply, thus inflation pressure does not build up.
If on the other hand there is a collapse in demand, and production needs to be reduced, the paternalist owner would transfer his workers from a less labor intensive production line to a more labor intensive production assembly (because all ready being a good paternalist production capital hoarder he can do so). Thus employment level can be held constant even if consumption levels vary —> this is virtue on systemic level: the population and not just single individuals can actually choose a low consumption lifestyle without worrying about unemployment.
Oh, I am digressing again….


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Glamour Your Eyes with a Dramatic Smoky Shadow.
A smoky shadowing can make any eye look dramatic and sophisticated. Shadowing enhances the eyes and makes them the focal point on your face. To create a smoky eye, remember color and coverage. You want a color that will accentuate your eyes and not dominate them. Before creating a dramatic eye, make sure to prep the skin by cleansing, exfoliating and then moisturizing. Next apply an eye concealer, which will make the color pop and last all night long.
When choosing an eye color to create the smoky look, best choices are deep, rich colors like blacks or browns. However, smoky eyes do not always have to be black; any dark, rich color will work. If you want to be daring, you can try purple!
1. Make sure to use a brush on the upper eyelids and into the crease.
2. Begin by applying eye shadow entirely on the upper lid and draw a line out from the center of the lower lid with a pencil.
3. Gently smudge the eye color with a hard- pressed Q-tip to get the desired look for your smoky eye.
4. You can offset the dark shade with a light color like white or even vanilla. These colors can be used as a brow shadow under the arch.
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Safirstrupig smaragd (Chrysuronia coeruleogularis) är en fågel i familjen kolibrier.

Utseende
Safirstrupig smaragd är en medelstor kolibri med relativt lång och kluven stjärt. Hanen är mestadels glittrande smaragdgrön med mörkt purpurblå strupe som dock kan verka svart i dåligt ljus. Honan är grön ovan och vitaktig under.

Utbredning och systematik
Safirstrupig smaragd förekommer från västra Panama in i norra Colombia. Den delas in i tre underarter med följande utbredning:
 Chrysuronia coeruleogularis coeruleogularis – förekommer i västra Panama (Chiriquí till Panamakanalzonen)
 Chrysuronia coeruleogularis confinis – förekommer i östra Panama (Darién) och näraliggande nordvästra Colombia
 Chrysuronia coeruleogularis coelina – förekommer i norra Colombia (norra Chocó till Santa Marta regionen)

Släktestillhörighet
Arten placeras traditionellt i släktet Lepidopyga, men genetiska studier visar att arterna i släktet bildar en närbesläktad grupp tillsammans med några Amazilia- och Hylocharis-kolibrier samt bronsstjärtad smaragd (Chrysuronia oenone). Alla dessa placeras därför numera i ett och samma släkte, där Chrysuronia har prioritet.

Levnadssätt
Safirstrupig smaragd hittas i torrt skogslandskap, buskmarker och mangroveträsk. Den ses ofta vid blommande träd.

Status
Arten har ett stort utbredningsområde och beståndet anses stabilt. Internationella naturvårdsunionen IUCN listar den därför som livskraftig (LC). Beståndet uppskattas till i storleksordningen 50 000 till en halv miljon vuxna individer.

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Externa länkar

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All students will remain in a single-file line while moving through hallways and between buildings.
Students not in the classroom and seated before the bell will be counted "tardy".
All students must arrive in the classroom with all necessary materials (pen or pencil, paper) or will receive a consequence.


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By Seiji / November 22, 2015
[EXCLUSIVE] A Pre-AFA Interview with Maaya Uchida
Anime Festival Asia Singapore 2015 is coming close, and AFACHAN had the chance for an email interview with Maaya Uchida….
Previously, we published the interview with Ayana Taketatsu, Yumiri Hanamori, Yurika Endo and Suzuko Mimori. Next up we have Maaya Uchida, whom many of you know is a voice actress associated to many "Chuu-ni-Byou" characters. She made her solo debut as a singer last year, with the single "Soushou Innocence".
Maaya Uchida has played characters including, Rikka Takanashi "(Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai), Misa/Yusa Kurobane (Charlotte) and Ranko Kanzaki (Cinderella girls). She will be making an appearance with singer Lia and director Yoshiyuki Asai at the Charlotte stage!
Here are some questions answered by Maaya Uchida:
What inspired you to become a voice actress or singer? Do you have any goals or anyone who you look up to?
"As a voice actress, I would always aim to confront the characters I have to voice, keeping it in mind as I work.
I am still learning as a singer, living one day at a time and doing my best each day is my goal."
You are known to be a gamer at heart, what is your favourite game of all time? Or is there any game that you would like to challenge now?
"My favourite game is 「FINAL FANTASY VII」. I am greatly influenced by the characters in that game.
The game I am challenging now is 「Uncharted」. I have completed 「Uncharted 3」and will be starting over 「Uncharted 1」&「Uncharted 2」."
The biggest highlight of the second day of the Anisong Concert is the P's Live, do tell us what we can expect from the performance.
"There are many artistes who are participating together in this concert, a collaboration that everyone could enjoy!
It is very seldom that the members participating actually get together to perform, this could be the highlight of the concert!"
Are there any surprises prepared for the fans during AFASG2015.
"I intend to showcase songs that are yet to be performed in concerts in Japan! It would be great if everyone could cheer loudly for me! Do come to AFASG15 to listen to all the different songs!"
Finally, a message to your fans coming to AFASG2015.
"Since it is the first time I will be travelling to Singapore, it is making me very nervous! There are also many Anime fans in Singapore that I would love to meet and have fun together with, I hope we can spend a lovely day together!
Please support me at Anime Festival Asia Singapore 2015!"
From the interview, we know that Maaya Uchida is very excited to meet all of you fans at AFASG15!
Here you go, some news songs from her new album, "Penki", releasing on the 02 Dec 2015!
Maaya Uchida will be performing on the second day of AFASG15 P's LIVE!
What are you waiting for, get your tickets to catch Maaya Uchida at AFASG2015 right now!
Ticketing information can be found here.
Do check out AFA Channel (Facebook & Twitter) and Anime Festival Asia (Facebook & Twitter) to get latest updates on all things AFA!
Purchase tickets to the Anisong event of the year at AFA2015! The following ticket tiers are available now!
►PURCHASE THEM HERE ◀
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VIP (Reserved Seating)
3-day VIP Package – S$428**
1-day VIP Ticket (27.11.15) – S$158*
STANDARD (General Admission)
3-day Standard Package – S$248**
1-day Standard Ticket (27.11.15) – S$88*
BASIC (General Admission)
3-day Basic Package – S$158**
1-day Basic Ticket (27.11.15) – S$58*
** ticket prices includes GST. Add $7.50 processing fee per package
* ticket prices includes GST. Add $4 processing fee per ticket
AFA SG 2015 happens on 27~29 November 2015 at Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre!
Official website: http://animefestival.asia/afasg15/


Feminist Majority refers to organizations devoted to identifying, understanding, and rectifying the issues surrounding women's rights and equality in Society.
The name Feminist Majority Foundation is a consciousness-raiser, inspired by a Newsweek/Gallup public opinion poll that showed the majority of women (56%) in the United States self-identified as feminists.
EMILY's List identifies viable pro-choice Democratic women candidates for key federal and statewide offices.
Critical decisions are being made every day that affect the lives of Afghan women. Visit this website to ask President Bush not to forget the women who suffered under the Taliban, and who now face an uncertain future. You can join an Action Team to help Afghan women, or buy Afghan crafts to support Afghan women's organizations.


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When her only son travelled to fight with the Army in Afghanistan, Sheffield writer Bryony Doran found an outlet for her feelings of uncertainty through creating poetry.
Now Bryony's collection, Bulletproof, is being published in a book called Home Front along with the work of three other female poets with husbands and sons who have served in conflict zones.
"What do you do when your son flies off to fight in Afghanistan and you know there is a possibility he may never come back? Or that if he does he may be badly injured? You write poetry of course," said Bryony, who lives in Crookes.
She was brought up a pacifist – her father went to jail for his principles – so her son's unexpected decision to join the army was especially difficult for her to come to terms with.
Bryony had planned to use the time after her son left to finish her second novel, following the success of her first, The China Bird, which won the Hookline novel competition in 2008.
"I managed for a while, but then the poems took over and I went with them over the whole time my son was on tour. Afterwards, they just kept on coming. I tried hard not to watch or listen to any news but couldn't help catching headlines from newspapers on petrol station forecourts, or snatches from the radio saying 'Another soldier dead'.
With the help of fellow poet Ruth Padel, Bryony crafted the collection before being approached by Home Front's publisher, Bloodaxe.
The book is being launched at the Dulwich Book Festival in south London on Remembrance Day this Sunday. Bryony will be speaking alongside the other English poet, Isabel Palmer, who will be reading from her collection, titled Atmospherics. The other two collections are by American writers Jehanne Dubrow and Elyse Fenton.
Home Front is published in paperback by Bloodaxe Books tomorrow (Friday), priced £12.


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Why Visit Chile with Kids
By Amie O'Shaughnessy
If visiting Chile with kids has not crossed your mind as an appealing family vacation possibility, read on … we just got back from a tremendous trip with Latin Excursions, a top-notch tour operator specializing in travel to Central and South America. As I've been running into people who follow my Facebook feed, their first comment is that my photos are incredible. They subsequently ask if Chile is really THAT beautiful and amazing. My answer? Yes, indeed.
Although Chile doesn't have a landmark icon like the Eiffel Tower or the Matterhorn to draw attention to it, the country is full of astonishing natural wonders, from the driest non-polar desert in the world, to smoking volcanoes glowing red with lava at night, to some of the most striking and remote wilderness areas on earth in Patagonia. Extending 2,653 mi/4,270 km (Wikipedia) from north to south, it's impossible to feel like you've made a dent in a single vacation, but we got a taste for its wild beauty and can't wait to go back.
Here are a few reasons why an adventure to Chile with kids should make the bucket list:
To the moon and back in Chile's Atacama Desert
Family travel is booming in Chile … I just didn't realize how popular this market is for families, as until now, we haven't covered it on Ciao Bambino. Many people have heard about Patagonia, but not about all the other things there are to see and do around Chile with kids of all ages. It's far for those of us who live in the Northern Hemisphere, but you can still craft a wonderful 10- to 14-day vacation given the moderate time change and accessibility of the destinations of interest. It's more or less the same travel time as going to Europe from the West Coast with a connection, i.e. long but doable and worth it.
One country, many landscapes
Astounding Landscape Diversity
Once you arrive in Santiago, Chile offers wildly different landscapes to experience within a few hours' drive or flight. You don't need to travel far south to Patagonia to have enough incredible things to see and do. With the Pacific Ocean on one side of this narrow country and the Andes on the other, ocean and mountain lovers can get their dose of bliss. In a one-week trip we experienced the coast, mountains, vineyards, lakes and rivers. It reminds me of California in this way — you can drive a short distance and be in a totally different place from a climate and visual standpoint.
Hiking under one of South America's most active volcanoes in Pucon
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Active Family Paradise
Chile is an active family paradise with both soft and more strenuous adventure opportunities. Although we were intrigued by Valparaiso and Santiago, the country's gems, in my opinion, are its natural wonders, and experiencing them in full requirements an interest in outdoor pursuits like trekking, biking, skiing, whitewater rafting, surfing, boating, fishing and alike. If you enjoy such activities as a family, run — don't walk — to Chile!
Chilean artisans at work
Unique to Chile
Chile didn't strike me as a blend of anything. Although its roots are with Spanish and indigenous tribes like the Mapuche, it has a unique culture that's its own. We bought handicrafts from Chilean artisans, ate amazing meals from Chilean chefs, and boy, did we like Chilean wine.
Interacting with welcoming locals enhanced our experience
Welcoming People
We were exceedingly well cared for by Latin Excursions, but we also met really friendly Chileans who went out of their way to welcome us to their country and share tidbits and information to make us feel more comfortable. We were literally picked up on the side of a road in the Andes where our car broke down — two Chilean tourists rescued us and could not have been nicer. We found this friendly attitude to be ubiquitous at hotels, airports and shops and not limited to a handful of encounters.
Exceptional hotels like Vira Vira bundle private guided excursions with nightly room rates
Hotels are Optimized for Activities
Our trip was exceptionally busy because I wanted to see enough to be able to make recommendations to Ciao Bambino clients, but families who visit Chile on vacation can craft a relaxing itinerary that enables them to settle meaningfully into the different destinations. Many of the top hotels are set up as all-inclusive activity lodges, where you show up and all the meals and activities are centralized at and by the hotel for ease of use.
We were there in the fall and couldn't take advantage of summer pleasures like swimming and eating dinner outside, but that exists in spades from December to March. That said, we loved visiting in April because there were no crowds, and I understand that spring is wonderful in that regard as well. Meanwhile, winter brings skiing opportunities, including a few resorts that are close to Santiago, so families can pair an urban trip with a ski trip. In short, Chile is an excellent year-round family vacation venue.
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4 years ago at 11:37 am
This looks like a dream trip!
4 years ago at 5:49 pm
This looks just incredible.
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I really need to explore South America!
4 years ago at 8:01 am
It actually hasn't crossed my mind to go to Chile with the kids, but I can see it should definitely be in the running for our outdoor-adventure loving crew!
I've been dreaming about visiting Chile for so many years! Reading this post makes me want to head straight for the Atacama desert, and Patagonia too.
This looks like an amazing trip! I can't wait to see the details of those hotels.
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