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Videodrome (1983)
Critic Consensus: Visually audacious, disorienting, and just plain weird, Videodrome's musings on technology, entertainment, and politics still feel fresh today.
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as Harlan
as Barry Convex
as Prof. Brian O'Blivion
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as Moses
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as Rena King
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Critic Reviews for Videodrome
All Critics (51) | Top Critics (6) | Fresh (40) | Rotten (11) | DVD (9)
Simultaneously stupefying and boring, Videodrome is too extreme a blunder to survive exposure to a justifiably disillusioned horror-movie public.
Film is dotted with video jargon and ideology which proves more fascinating than distancing. And Cronenberg amplifies the freaky situation with a series of stunning visual effects.
Never coherent and frequently pretentious, the film remains an audacious attempt to place obsessive personal images before a popular audience -- a kind of Kenneth Anger version of Star Wars.
There are distinct signs of strain in the plot convolutions, not least in the spectator's loss of faith over indiscriminate and cheating use of hallucination; what certainly survives is Cronenberg's wholesale disgust with the world in general.
Though Videodrome finally grows grotesque and a little confused, it begins very well and sustains its cleverness for a long while.
On a line starting with quality and ending with incompetence.
Audience Reviews for Videodrome
There is a very thought-provoking idea about mass media control and paranoia in this strange hallucinogenic film, but despite that and the exceptional visual effects, it is rather confusing (not in a good way though) and does not flesh out (yes, there you are) its premise so well.
Super Reviewer
"Videodrome" is undeniably original and it boasts from extremely impressive visuals for it's time, but it sometimes goes way over the top and becomes almost too disgusting to watch, which is not necessarily a bad thing, seeing that the visuals are brilliantly done. Max Renn (James Woods) discovers a new show called Videodrome, which has been found to create hallucinations in peoples minds, eventually leading to death. The hallucinations that Max succumbs to are very very interesting for the first few times, but it becomes so disgusting that you almost turn your head and laugh at the writers. Still, overall, this film is extreme on all levels, with great witty writing, fantastic visuals for it's time, a very good cast, and a story worth telling. "Videodrome" is fantastic!
Super Reviewer
A truly fascinatingly disturbing film. The idea of how humanity is so dependent on technology, its not just a necessity, its becoming part of us. Featuring some unsettling topics, such as hardcore snuff films and brain tumors, Videodrome will not be the most pleasant ride for anyone. As well as and superb effects, Videodrome is topped with a strong performance from James Woods, who I felt wasn't the most sympathetic character or someone you could connect with, but it was one performance that stood out regardless. David Cronenberg's Videodrome has a chilling message, which is rather relevant for today, on how technology is becoming more advanced, which then leads to the demand in explicit/graphic entertainment rise. This may not entertain everyone, however, its power and messages should be looked at in detail.
Super Reviewer
Videodrome Quotes
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|Death to Videodrome! Long live the new flesh!
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In an official report released Tuesday, San Francisco District Attorney George Gascon announced that BART Police Officer James Crowell "acted lawfully in self defense" when he shot and killed transient Charles Hill at the Civic Center BART station last July. Crowell will thus not face charges for the incident.
On July 3, 2011, Crowell shot and killed Hill when Hill allegedly threw a knife at Crowell after he had been ordered to drop his weapon. A BART surveillance video appeared to show a knife thrown at Crowell just before he fired. Allegedly, Crowell's partner had slipped on liquor from Hill's thrown liquor bottle, leaving Crowell without cover.
The shooting prompted citywide outrage when the public claimed that Crowell used excessive force in the incident. The public backlash included a candlelit vigil for Hill and weekly protests eventually leading to an intervention by online hacktivist group Anonymous when BART Spokesman Linton Johnson disabled cell phone service in an effort to quell a protest.
But after a seven-month investigation including questioning, a toxicology report, a CSI report, witness testimonies, physical evidence and a review of applicable laws, Gascon concluded that Crowell acted lawfully. Gascon explained his decision in the report:
Under California law, peace officers may use deadly force to protect themselves from the threat of death or great bodily harm. [...] Crowell only escalated his level of force when he saw Hill was brandishing a knife at them. [...] Officer Crowell's response to the deadly weapon was to reach for his firearm and to command Hill to drop the knife. Hill did not drop the knife; rather, he cocked back his arm, took a step forward toward the officer, and planted his foot in preparation to throw the knife. [...] With Hill only 15 feet away, Officer Crowell knew from his training that he was in serious danger. [...] Having no cover and presented with imminent serious bodily injury, Officer Crowell fired at Hill in self defense.
The report included statements from witnesses, as well as statements from Crowell, in which he explained his thinking during the incident.
"I'm close to this guy within that 21-foot threshold that I've been trained that is the danger zone for a knife or a deadly weapon," explained Crowell during the investigation. "You know, it's me or him at this point and my partner's life's in danger and my life's in danger," he said. "Yeah, I feared for my life."
When asked why Crowell didn't use his Taser or some other deterrent, Crowell claimed that he was only following his training:
"The situation he's presenting, a deadly weapon. So my first thought was deadly weapon. My training tells me to present an equal or greater force and that's why I'm instructed to fire because I didn't feel that any other weapon or anything else on my belt is going to meet what he's presenting," he said.
The July incident led some to question the process of BART officer training, especially as it was the second fatal shooting by a BART officer in 18 months. In 2009, BART officer Johannes Mehserle shot and killed an unarmed and contained Oscar Grant at the Fruitvale BART Station. Opponents argued that the BART police were out of control, with some comparing the agency's behavior to that of a police state.
The incident also prompted a lawsuit filed by Charles Hill's brother, Chris Hill, against BART. According to the Bay Citizen, the Hill family Attorney John Burris was not surprised by the District Attorney's decision.
"We don't have many prosecutions of officers that kill people," said Burris to the Bay Citizen. "This won't affect the civil case that we have against BART."
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Mill Road/Good Hope
Milwaukee Public Library Director Paula A. Kiely and Mayor Tom Barrett opened the newest Milwaukee Public Library at 7715 West Good Hope Road on Milwaukee's Northwest Side on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. The branch is a $6.35 million investment in the neighborhood and replaces the former Mill Road Branch Library. At 18,400 square feet, the Good Hope Branch Library is the third largest branch in the system, following Mitchell Street Branch at 23,000 square feet and Washington Park at 20,000 square feet.
Available services include:
Copying & printing
Catalog access
Item retrieval
Library card registration & renewal
2-hour access to computers
Scan station
Picking up reserved items (holds)
Quick reference assistance
Holds and checkouts available, no browsing the collection.
Online services and programs continue.
No large public gatherings inside libraries or in-library programming.
Meeting rooms closed.
Development Project: Royal Capital Group and Maures Development Group, NorthTrack Construction, Engberg Anderson
Library Project: Zimmerman Architectural Studios, Platt Construction, Inc.
This 18,400 square foot building was designed with expansive windows which bring natural light into every corner of the library.
The development includes 65 apartments consisting of 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms and mixed income.
Total development cost estimated at $19 million; library cost estimated at $6.35 million.
The library boasts a collection of 50,000 books and media.
MPL Makerspaces are places where patrons can gather and work on projects while sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge. The Good Hope Branch Makerspace was designed to build skills critical to in-demand industries such as advanced manufacturing by providing access to specialized equipment including a 3D printer, laser cutter, and CAD software. The space will also provide access to photography, video and recording equipment and industry standard software.
Community Room
This expansive and flexible space allows seating for up to 80 and is enhanced by a two-sided fireplace that is shared with a cozy reading lounge. The Community Room is a gift of Pick 'N Save. The Fireplace Room is a gift of Scott R. & Linda M. Haag.
Children's Space
The children's space provides fun, interactive fi xtures for kids to climb into and read on while they enjoy a wide variety of books and media selected just for them.
Computer Access
Upgraded laptops and desk top computers are available and multiple tables include access for charging personal devices. A laptop bar located in the sitting area near the entrance also provides charging stations.
Teen Space
The enclosed, designated "teen zone" features moveable furniture and even more charging stations for teen use only. The space features video game equipment including a VR system.
Green Features
The branch has been built to include high efficiency automated building systems, HVAC, LED lighting, and use of natural light throughout.
Add Your Name to the Good Hope Branch Library Donor Wall
Your gift will help the library meet the needs of today's patrons and ensure amenities for the next generation. Visitors to the library will read about your legacy gift on the donor recognition wall for gifts of $100 - $5,000. Making a tribute gift is a meaningful way to honor someone special to you, or in memory of a loved one. Please call the Milwaukee Public Library Foundation at (414) 286-3784 for more information on sponsorship opportunities. Make a pledge today and be recognized among this exclusive honor roll of Good Hope donors.


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MangoApps Trash Can helps you to manage the deleted contents and restore them, if needed to. This article will cover following questions
- Where do you find MangoApps Trash Can?
- Which deleted contents will be available under Trash Can?
- How do I restore deleted contents?
- What is the time limit to restore a deleted content?
Where do you find MangoApps Trash Can?
MangoApps Trash Can be accessed from Admin Portal. It is available in the secondary navigation under "Home"
Which deleted contents will be available under Trash Can?
Any deleted content in the list below will be seen in the Trash Can. A Network admin can filter them accordingly.
- Files & Folders
- Projects
- Groups
- Departments
- Events
- Idea/Idea Campaign
- Posts
- Pages
- Wikis
- Trackers
- Updates
How do I restore deleted/permanently delete the contents?
A Network Admin can choose to restore the the deleted content or permanently delete them from MangoApps. To Restore/Delete a content, Find the content under Trash Can and hover the mouse cursor on top it. It will show 2 buttons, Restore and Delete. Selecting "Restore" will restore the content to the same place in user portal and "Delete"
What is the time limit to restore a deleted content?
A network admin can decide for how many days he wants to keep the deleted content in the Trash Can. By default the data can be retained in the Trash Can for 365 days. To configure the same per your requirement, switch to "Advance Settings" and pick the number of days from the drop down.
Note 1: Once this time period expires, the deleted items will be permanently removed and can not be restored.
Note 2: All the deleted items due to "Data Retention" policy set up network admin will be moved to Trash Can and would be available for number of days the network admin has specified under "Advanced Settings"


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The Best & Biggest Global Music Festivals of Summer 2019
It's almost time to pull those cut-off shorts out of your closet.
It's never too early to start planning your summer music festival pilgrimages—even if you are still wearing your parka. Whether you're headed down the street to sway to the sweet sound of overlapping stages or you're hopping on a flight to hear familiar artists in an unfamiliar setting, music festivals are the best place to get your heart pumping in the warm weather. (And marking them on your calendar now is the best way to get through your winter blues.)
From Montreal to Barcelona and from country to rock, here are the festivals worth saving your pennies for. We'll be updating this list as more lineups become available, so make sure to keep checking back.
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WHEN: April 12-14 and April 19-21
WHERE: Indio, CA
WHO: Childish Gambino, Ariana Grande, Tame Impala, Khalid, Solange, Janelle Monae and more.
Get more info at coachella.com.
Something in the Water
WHEN: April 26-28
WHERE: Virginia Beach, VA
WHO: Migos, Sza, Janelle Monae, Pharrell and more.
Get more info at somethinginthewater.com.
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Rolling Loud
WHEN: May 10-12, 2019
WHERE: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL
WHO: Migos, Cardi B, Travis Scott, Kid Cudi, Lil Wayne and more.
Get more info at rollingloud.com.
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WHEN: May 16-19
WHERE: Gulf Shores, AL
WHO: Vampire Weekend, Travis Scott, Khalid, Cardi B, The Lumineers and more.
Get more info at hangoutmusicfest.com.
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Who are you most excited to see? Link in bio for tickets, full lineup, and info!
Elements Music Arts Festival
WHEN: May 23-27, 2019
WHERE: Lakewood, PA
WHO: Disclosure, FISHER, Big Gigantic, Justin Martin and more.
Get more info at elementsfest.nyc.
Boston Calling
WHEN: May 24-26
WHERE: Boston, MA
WHO: Twenty One Pilots, Travis Scott, Tame Impala, Janelle Monae, Anderson.Paak and more.
Get more info at bostoncalling.com.
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Primavera Sound
WHEN: May 30-June 1
WHERE: Barcelona, Spain
WHO: Cardi B, Solange, Tame Impala, James Blake, Roby, Charlie XCX and more.
Get more info at primaverasound.es.
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Governors Ball
WHEN: May 31-June 2
WHERE: Randall's Island, New York City, NY
WHO: Florence and the Machine, Tyler the Creator, Major Lazer, Kacey Musgraves, Sza and more.
Get more info at governorsballmusicfestival.com.
WHEN: June 13-16
WHERE: Manchester, TN
WHO: Childish Gambino, Cardi B, Post Malone, Solange, Beach House, Kacey Musgraves and more.
Get more info at bonnaroo.com.
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Kick the weekend off with Thursday Night Pre-Parties at the North and South Hubs, enjoy daily beach parties at the North Hub Beach Club, and top it all off with huge performances from @PostMalone, Travis Scott, @PanicAtTheDisco, @KygoMusic, @VampireWeekend, @DJSNAKE and many many more this summer at #Firefly2019! See you at The Woodlands… ✨ #FireflyMusicFestival
WHEN: June 21-23
WHERE: The Woodlands, Dover, DE
WHO: Post Malone, Panic! at the Disco, Tyler the Creator, Travis Scott, Vampire Weekend and more.
Get more info at fireflyfestival.com.
Secret Solstice Festival
WHEN: June 21-23
WHERE: Reykjavik, Iceland
WHO: Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant, Black Eyed Peas, Martin Garrix, Rita Ora, Patti Smith and more.
Get more info at secretsolstice.is.
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Rendez-vous du 4 au 14 juillet! ?? . . #feq #festival #musicfestival #quebec #quebeccity #lineup #programmation
Festival d'été de Québec
WHEN: July 4-14
WHERE: Quebec City, Quebec
WHO: Mariah Carey, Ternty One Pilots, Imagine Dragons, Kygo, Logic, Blink-182, Chvrches and more.
Get more info at feq.ca.
WHEN: July 18-20
WHERE: Barcelona, Spain
WHO: A$AP Rocky, Amelie Lens, Bad Bunny, Disclosure, Kaytranada and more.
Get more info at sonar.es.
⚡ The 2019 lineup is here. Single day, 3-day, and PLUS passes are on-sale now. Get tickets → https://t.co/ayNQ0r6klv #P4Kfest pic.twitter.com/tthlKXrmlt
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Pitchfork Music Festival
WHEN: July 19-21
WHERE: Chicago, IL
WHO: HAIM, The Isley Brothers, Robyn, Belle & Sebastian, Charli XCX, Pusha-T and more.
Get more info at pitchforkmusicfestival.com.
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Migos – Biffy Clyro – Perry Farrell's Kind Heaven Orchestra – Metric – 4B b2b Aazar – Gus Dapperton – Kovacs – Ghali – Barny Fletcher – The Prince Karma – KLYMVX clôturent l'affiche de Lollapalooza Paris ! Les pass 1 jour sont en vente ici: ? https://www.lollaparis.com/tickets #LollaParis #Lollapalooza #Paris #Festival
Lollapalooza Paris
WHEN: July 20-21
WHERE: Hippodrome ParisLongchamp, Paris, France
WHO: Twenty One Pilots, Migos, The Strokes and more.
Get more info at lollaparis.com.
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Mo Pop Festival
WHEN: July 27-28
WHERE: Detroit, MI
WHO: Vampire Weekend, Lizzo, Tame Impala, Kali Uchis, Ella Mai and more.
Get more info at mopopfestival.com.
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⚡1st LINEUP⚡ THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS, THE CURE, SIA and MANY more! #fujirock #フジロック
Fuji Rock
WHEN: July 27 — 31, 2018
WHERE: Yuzawa, Niigata Prefecture, Japan
WHO: Sia, James Blake, Alvvways, Janelle Monae, Daniel Caesar and more.
Get more info at fujirockfestival.com.
WHEN: August 2-4
WHERE: Montreal, Quebec
WHO: Childish Gambino, Tame Impala, Janelle Monae, City and Colour, Mac Demarco, The Lumineers and more.
Get more info at osheaga.com.
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WHEN: August 9-10
WHERE: Montreal, QC
WHO: Marshmello, Bad Bunny, Alesso, Kaskade and more.
Get more info at ilesoniq.com.
Boots & Hearts
WHEN: August 8-11
WHERE: Burl's Creek, Oro-Medonte, ON
WHO: Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris, Cole Swindell and more.
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Fantasy football: Death of the 'running back first' rule
We'll look back on this fantasy drafting rule of thumb — draft a running back first! — and laugh at it in the same way we used to laugh at the RB-RB rule fantasy owners followed.
The RB-RB rule was outdated because it didn't reflect the trend of coaches using more two- or three-back committees that diminished some backs' values.
It also didn't account for a changing NFL that has increasingly become more pass-happy, resulting in sky-rocketing quarterback numbers that have made receivers and tight ends as valuable, if not more, than your RB2 who could end up having a down year.
The past two seasons, especially this year, injuries have rendered most top-tier backs useless towards the end of the season with mid- to late-round picks making headlines.
Most fantasy owners that are out of the playoffs, heck even some that are still in, will tell you just how little their highly drafted backs have had to do with their success. That's unless, of course, you're talking to owners of LeSean McCoy (PHI), Ray Rice (BAL), Arian Foster (HOU) and Maurice Jones-Drew (JAC).
Truth is, unless you were lucky enough to draft those players in the first round this season, you didn't have much of a reason to draft a running back first.
Five quarterbacks are still the top five fantasy scorers this year and another few wideouts and tight ends have scored more also. A great fantasy quarterback will at least allow you to coast along until your mid-round running back either earns playing time on the field or is one of the top 10 fantasy backs this year.
Sure beats that first round running back either getting hurt, underachieving or scoring just 10 points while that QB you passed up scores an average of 20 points or more a week.
We're finally at the point where you can win any fantasy week with a top-tier quarterback. Just look at Drew Brees' (NO) five TD week last Sunday!
The same can't be said any more for a vast majority of running backs.
The great consistent (running backs) is no longer a stable position any more.
It's time to switch things up, fantasy owners. Haven't you been behind the curve long enough?
Can Wait! Waiver Wire Pickups (see what I did there?)
Since Week 14, the options for the waiver wire have been quite slim.
This week is no different. And if you're in the fantasy championships this year, you probably don't need any of these players.
But hey, these same players could just as easily outscore your top players this week, so if nothing else, you should at least stash them away from your opponent, who just might get lucky and beat you with a guy you should have picked up.
QB: Kellen Clemens (STL)
RB: Donald Brown (IND), Khalil Bell (CHI)
WR: Darrius Heyward-Bey (OAK), Jabar Gaffney (WSH), Greg Little (CLE)
Breakin' Bread List
This is the week we've all been waiting for. Championship week is upon us and for many of you, the players I list may actually break bread with you at season's end.
So who's going to bring home the bacon?
I believe these six will, at the very least, bring you closer to that "Major Award."
So what will you win at the end of the year?
A leg lamp?* Prize money? A championship trophy or ring?
Either way, I wish you all the best of luck. Heck, since I won't this year, I
QB: Drew Brees (NO) vs. Atlanta, Tom Brady (NE) vs. Miami, Cam Newton (CAR) at Tampa Bay
RB: Ray Rice (BAL) vs. Cleveland
WR: Calvin Johnson (DET) — Welcome back!
TE: Rob Gronkowski (NE) vs. Atlanta
*If you actually win a leg lamp from a fantasy title, you're in the coolest league ever!
The Purple Drank list — presented by The Tennessee Titans
Frauds. Each and every one of you.
How do you lose to the Indianapolis Colts? Chris Johnson (TEN), way to continue that awesome streak you've been having with a mediocre 10-point performance this week — you know, your season average for points.
CJ1K has been a disappointment this year, but how did the entire team put together a Purple Drankesque performance?
How did the Titans allow Donald Brown to rush for a career-high 161 yards. Brown is and has been garbage most of this season and frankly most of his career.
Sad thing is, Tennessee is still in the playoff hunt, somehow. So there's a chance we'll all be subjected to more mediocre football from these clowns in January.
QB: Blaine Gabbert (JAC) at Tennessee
RB: LeGarrette Blount (TB) vs. Carolina, Peyton Hillis (CLE) at Baltimore, Chris Johnson (TEN) vs. Jacksonville
WR: Roy Williams (CHI) at Green Bay, Malcom Floyd (SD) at Detroit
Don't sleep on my sleepers
QB: Jake Locker (TEN) vs. Jacksonville, Rex Grossman (WSH) vs. Minnesota
RB: Ben Tate (HOU) at Indianapolis, LaDainian Tomlinson (NYJ) vs. NY Giants
WR: Titus Young (DET) vs. San Diego, Steve Breaston (KC) vs. Oakland
Joey Baskerville writes his column every Wednesday. He can be reached at email@example.com or @jmark79 on Twitter.


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Another look at Android Q with MIUI: System-wide dark mode, Finally! [VIDEO]
Android Q looks to be arriving very soon, especially as Google just dropped the Android Q-specific security patches yesterday. As a result, companies are ramping up development to have everything ready to go as soon as possible. OEMs like Essential will likely have their update out very soon, but others with more software modifications like Xiaomi, Huawei, and OnePlus may take a little bit longer. Xiaomi's efforts are seemingly going well so far though as the latest version of MIUI based on Android Q is very near completion. I made a video for XDA TV going over its current state, which you can check out below. There's some cool features, one particularly weird feature, and a couple of bugs as well.
Of course, we took a look at Android Q on the Xiaomi Mi 9 a while ago, which had a new launcher and some other Android Q-specific features. The biggest takeaway here though is that system-wide dark mode finally works, and it actually makes apps turn into an AMOLED black theme, not dark gray which Google has been pushing with their apps. There isn't a huge difference when it comes to battery life, but some may prefer AMOLED black instead of a dark gray. Another feature the more privacy-conscious will love is the ability to only grant location access to an application while you're using it. Most other features are implemented by MIUI version though, and not by Android system version.
Currently, Android Q on the Xiaomi Mi 9 is near perfection, and it hopefully won't be too long until it officially releases for the device. Obviously, its release is primarily at the behest of whenever Google releases it for the Google Pixel family, but it hopefully won't be too long after that Xiaomi can release theirs. We're looking forward to the finished version!


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I really liked this piece by Ben Carlson. Particularly the conclusion:
"There will always be a handful of standout market performers that earn seemingly easy profits, but that's really a pipe dream for 99% of investors. For the rest of us, getting rich at a painstakingly slow pace is still the best option."
It's funny how "investors" abuse the term "investing". What we're really doing when we buy shares on a secondary exchange is not really "investing" at all. It's just an allocation of savings. Investing, in a very technical sense, is spending for future production. So, if you build a factory and spend money to do so then you're investing. But when companies issue shares to raise money they're simply issuing those shares so they can invest. And once those shares trade on the secondary exchange the company really doesn't care who buys/sells them because their funds have been raised and they've likely already invested in future production. You just allocate your savings by exchanging shares with other people when you buy and sell financial assets.
Now, this might all sound like a bunch of semantics, but it's really important in my opinion. After all, when you understand the precise definitions of saving and investing you realize that our portfolios actually look more like saving accounts than investment accounts. That is, they're not really these sexy get rich quick vehicles. Yes, the allure of becoming the next Warren Buffett by trading stocks is powerful. But the reality is that you're much more likely to get rich by making real investments, ie, spending to improve your future production. Flipping stocks isn't going to do that for you.
This leads you to realize your portfolio is a place where you are simply trying to grow your savings at a reasonable rate without exposing it to excessive permanent loss risk or excessive purchasing power loss. It's not a place for gambling or getting rich quick. In fact, it's much the opposite. It's a nuanced view, but one I feel is tremendously important to financial success.


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It's time to for the biggest… longest… most exhausting… Party of the Summer!
We're all set for a big weekend, especially after a ton of crazy stuff has gone down this week. Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins are friends again! Baron Corbin failed to cash in his Money in the Bank! Akira Tozowa has brought the Cruiserweight title to the Titus Brand!
Plus we found out that a bunch of people on Lucha Underground are actually immortal! (Which is just a normal day at the temple apparently!)
Main Event
How has SummerSlam evolved over the years from a fun fringe show to WrestleMania Jr.? And what makes the event unique in the Big 4? We'll take a look.
Hosted by Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford and Mike Eagle.
Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.
If you wanna talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook or @TightsFights on Twitter.
If you liked the show, please share it with your friends and be sure to leave us a quick review on iTunes or wherever you get podcasts.


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Roast Poblano pepper under broiler until skin is black, put in paper bag for 10 minutes to sweat. In the meantime roast sweet potato in 365 degree oven until soft (about 30 minutes). Using a paper towel pull blackened skin off of the pepper, core and strip seeds out and slice into strips. You can do these steps earlier in the day or night before for faster dinner prep later. Mash sweet potato in a bowl with salt, pepper, paprika and a little chili powder. Drain black beans and rinse. Heat all these items in the microwave if they are cold. Butter a tortilla on one side and set buttered side down on a plate, on ONE HALF of the UN-buttered side of the tortilla, spread the sweet potato, layer black beans, Poblano pepper strips, green chilies, fresh spinach and Jack cheese. Set buttered side down tortilla in medium heated large frying pan and fold over. Fry until tortilla turns golden brown and then flip over and brown other side, by that time the cheese has melted. Slice into wedges. Serve with your choice of low fat sour cream, salsa or sliced avocado.
Volumetric style Quesadilla
Here is an example of increasing the volume in an otherwise fattening and less healthy dish. Everyone loves Quesadillas, all that melted cheese! However, if you add veggies and other better-for-you items like beans for fiber, you get a very satisfying dish, filling, healthy and still delicious!
Black Bean and Sweet Potato Quesadilla
Can of Black Beans
Sweet Potato or Yam
Poblano Peppers
Can of chopped Green Chilies
Fresh Spinach
Jack Cheese, grated
Flour Tortillas, plain or flavored
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Bangalore, India, September 2, 2016 – Saviant, one of the leading Microsoft IoT Partners, will participate at the Industrial IoT Congress to be held on the 8th and 9th of September, 2016 in Bangalore, India. Industrial IoT Congress is a new international knowledge exchange platform bringing together stakeholders who play an active role in the Industrial Internet of Things.
Mr. Bhushan Patil, a Technology innovation expert at Saviant, will be presenting a talk on 'Building Real-time Intelligence from IoT enabled systems', on the 9th of September. He will share his know how on the challenges faced while generating real-time intelligence from IoT solutions and the ways to overcome them. He will also discuss on how to derive intelligent actions and insights from IoT driven data. Bhushan will also give an overview of SEAP, the first Energy Analytics Platform recently launched by Saviant.
About Saviant Consulting
Saviant is a Global IoT Partner for Microsoft. It is helping Enterprises leverage Azure, IoT, Analytics and Mobility to accelerate business growth. It has also been listed by Microsoft as one of their Top IoT Partners. Large enterprises and start-ups alike work with Saviant to define their technology road map & implementation strategy, which spans from IoT solutions, Big data Analytics, multi-tenant SaaS applications, Web-portals, Native Mobile Apps, PaaS Development to IaaS Migration.
About Industrial IoT Congress
Industrial IoT Congress is a new international knowledge exchange platform bringing together stakeholders who play an active role in the Industrial Internet of Things space. The forum aims to accelerate market adoption and help gain deeper business & technical understanding of the Industrial Internet landscape. It will bring together forward-thinking companies to pave the way for the Industrial IoT revolution.
For more information, please visit Industrial IoT Congress.


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bva is always looking for good products that will work well in businesses and the new trend today is Ultrabook's. I get asked quite frequently what is the best for the business world and there are many but I really like the Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga. Having a smaller computer that is light-weight and easy to move around is a huge benefit. bva comes in contact with many different units of hardware and we have become very picky with what we recommend but this particular unit that we viewed really hits on all the metrics. This ultrabook is running Windows 8 and featuring a flipping, folding touch screen. It's not just the first touch-enabled ultrabook we've seen, it's also equipped with Intel's Ivy Bridge processors and running Microsoft's touch-friendly Windows 8 operating system.The IdeaPad YOGA is first and foremost an ultrabook, with a thin 0.67-inch chassis that weighs in at 3.1 pounds. Its 256GB solid-state drive (SSD) and an estimated 8-hour battery are par for the course among ultrabooks, but the YOGA brings plenty of new features as well, like an Intel Ivy Bridge processor and a whopping 8GB of RAM.The 13.3-inch screen of the IdeaPad YOGA offers ten-point capacitive touch, and Lenovo's unique double-hinge design lets you fold the screen back around the laptop to become a 13-inch tablet. The IdeaPad YOGA will have the yet-to-be released Windows 8 operating system, which includes the touch-friendly Metro interface.But it's not all new processors and software. Lenovo is also upping the ante in the hands-on department, covering the bottom of the laptop with soft-touch rubber paint for a luxurious texture and secure grip, while bringing back the leather covered palmrest found on the Lenovo IdeaPad U260 ($1,049.99 direct, 3.5 stars) and retaining the scalloped keys and large clickpad found on the Lenovo IdeaPad U300s ($1,495 list, 4 stars).The convertible ultrabook is designed to switch between four different form-factors with a flip of the screen. It can change from a conventional laptop to a tablet, easel mode with the screen standing at an angle, or tent mode with the YOGA setting upright on the edges of the screen and chassis. Buttons on the sides of the chassis maintain full functionality even when the keyboard isn't in use, and with Lenovo's 360-degree hinges.
The Lenovo IdeaPad YOGA convertible ultrabook is coming in the summer of 2012 and we were fortunate to view this at the CES show this past week in Las Vegas. The estimated starting price is around $1,199.


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▪ 1999The most surprising result of the national election in Germany on Sept. 27, 1998, was the magnitude of the electoral shift. The left-of-centre Social Democratic Party (SPD), led by Gerhard Schröder (see BIOGRAPHIES (Schroder, Gerhard )) and campaigning on pledges to reduce unemployment and increase social justice for all Germans, received 40.9% of the vote, an increase of 4.5% over 1994. The centre-right Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU), led by long-term Chancellor Helmut Kohl, received 35.1%, a decrease of 6.2% from 1994. The Greens, campaigning on environmental issues, won 6.7%, a decline of 0.06% from 1994. The centre Free Democratic Party (FDP) gained 6.2%, a loss of 0.07% from 1994, and the Party of Democratic Socialism (PDS) received 5.1%, a gain of 0.07%. Voter participation was 82.3%, a gain of 3.3% over 1994. The apportionment of parliamentary seats was as follows: SPD 298 (+46), CDU/CSU 245 (-49), Greens 47 (-2), FDP 44 (-3), and PDS 35 (+5).For the first time since 1972, the SPD formed the strongest group in the Bundestag. The CDU/CSU suffered its worst showing ever, losing 109 electoral districts, a full one-third of the country's total, to the SPD. The CDU/CSU also lost heavily in the state elections. Of the 16 state governments, the CDU/CSU won in only three: Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, and Saxony. In Thuringia, Berlin, and Bremen, the CDU shared power in coalition with the SPD. Also for the first time since the early 1950s, there were five groups in the Bundestag. Insofar as candidates for coalition were concerned, the CDU/CSU was at a disadvantage, with only the FDP an acceptable partner.GEORGE BAILEY
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Auddly is a song data hub for songwriters, music producers and music companies, letting them to easily collect and manage their song data in one place. Our goal is to let music creators focus entirely on their music, while at the same time reduce the amount of time music companies spend searching for correct data. In Auddly, sharing all info connected to their songs to music companies and collecting societies is smooth and leads to correct payments and credits for everyone involved.
Auddly is co-founded by Max Martin, Björn Ulvaeus of ABBA and Ash Pournouri – former Avicii manager.
You can invite co-creators to your songs, write lyrics, make digital song splits and upload and share audio files such as memos, demos and finished versions. By doing this, you're in sync with your co-writers and the music companies you're connected to.
We let music creators collect and organize their songs in Auddly. Creators collect essential info necessary for music companies to make correct registrations of songs with the collecting societies.
Music creators and music companies that are connected to each other can use Auddly to collect and organize songs and the data connected to them. Both creators and music companies will save loads of time and increase their chances to receive more accurate royalty payments by having the info constantly at hand.
Auddly is primarily used by songwriters, music producers and musicians. Our users are both established, upcoming and (yet) unknown creators. A variety of music companies, including publishers, managements and collecting societies around the world use Auddly as a source for data connected to their creators' songs. Auddly is not a social network and it's purpose is not to find new collaborators.
Auddly is and will always be free for music creators. We don't take any percentage of their works or recordings. For business pricing model, see our 'Business' section.
Auddly's not to be compared with a collecting society. Auddly does work closely with a number of different collecting societies, including ASCAP in the US, PRS for Music in the UK and STIM in Sweden, to name a few. Auddly doesn't distribute royalties or deal with copyright issues.
No. Auddly is used by music companies (e.g. publishers and managers) as a source for data connected to their creators' songs. When music creators use Auddly, essential song data is easy accessible to the connected music company.
The web solution is available to both creators and music companies (e.g. publishers and managers). Auddly for creators is available on iOS and Android. Auddly for business is currently only available on Android. The iOS version is on its way.
First of all you'll have it all in one place, which will come in handy in a scenario where you need the song info quickly and don't want to spend time on searching for it in several places.
Also, if you're to be signed to another management or publishing company in the future, it will give them access to everything connected to the songs straight in Auddly.
See our 'Business' section for info and how to contact us in order to set up an account.
At this time, there are no restrictions in the storage capacity and you will be able to upload as much material to your songs as you like.
Yes. You can send email invites to co-creators, publishers and managers to any song you're working on in Auddly.
The split agreement can be modified by you or your co-creators at any time. When you've agreed on a split, you can print the split sheet as a PDF document. Your publisher or manager can also generate a CWR file.
The way to delete a song is to leave it. You can do this from the context menu, to the right of the title in the songs list. The reason for not having a simple delete option is to avoid a scenario where someone deletes a song for someone else. By choosing to leave a song it will disappear from your song list but stay in your co-writers'.
If you decide to leave a song, you won't be able to return unless you're re-invited by another creator. Leaving a song in which you're the only creator deletes the song completely.
If an audio file in a song is set to private, it will only be visible to you. You can change this to public at any time. Public means it will be visible and accessible to your co-creators + their and your managers/publishers – not the world.
The only creators without access to any audio files and other info, are users with musician as their sole role.
Auddly does not show your information to any external parties. It is only your stage name that is visible to your co-creators. They are able to generate split sheets with your name and IPI.
No. You own all the content you provide in connection with the service and Auddly does not own any rights in or to your content.
The audio files you upload in Auddly are visible to your co-creators (songwriters and producers). If an audio file in a song is set to private, it will only be visible to you. You can change this to public at any time. Public means it will be visible to your co-creators, not the world. Musicians who are invited to a song can only see the title of it and basic info in the song list overview.
If you forgot your password, simply press "forgot your password?" and type your email address. You'll receive a link in your email inbox, with which you can reset your password.
Auddly is improving the quality of metadata to make accurate registrations. An important part of this is to verify the IPI number for each user towards the associated collecting society. Our system doesn't request any information from the society, all the information originates from the user and query the society to verify its authenticity.
We're constantly working on getting more collecting societies connected to Auddly. Today, the ones connected are: STIM, PRS for Music and ASCAP.
The splits in Auddly are only visible to the song members with a songwriter role. When all members have accepted a split, you can use the information to register your songs with your collecting society.
The splits in Auddly are 100% songwriter splits.
Your IPI number is your unique identification number as a songwriter and/or publisher and is used to identify you as a rights holder. You get your IPI number from your PRO.
How to set up your IPI in Auddly:
The IPN number is an identifier for the purpose of uniquely identifying performing artists or musicians whose performances are embodied in a recording. You get your IPN number from your Collective Management Organization (CMO), also known as PMO (Performers collective Management Organizations).
A Performing Rights Organization (PRO) or collecting society collects performance royalties for composers and publishers. According to the Bern convention, the composer of a song has the right to receive composer royalties when the song is played in public. It's the collecting societies' main task to collect and distribute royalties from publicly performed works to the composers and publishers.
A Collective Management Organization (CMO) collects performance royalties for performing musicians and artists. According to the Rome convention, musicians and artists have the right to receive performance royalties when the song is played in public. It's the CMO's main task to collect and distribute performance royalties to its connected musicians and artists.
PMO stands for Performers collective Management Organizations.
ISWC stands for "International Standard Work Code", which is a unique identification number of a song. This code is used by collecting societies, radio stations and digital service providers (DSPs) to make sure that royalties are collected to copyright holders when their songs are played in public.
ISRC stands for "International Standard Recording Code" and is the identification number of the recording of a song, the "master file". ISRC is used by global organizations such as IFPI, the recording companies and the DSP's.


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Dizzy Daisy Downtown was one of the first hostels to open in Krakow. In five years of our existence, we have provided thousands of people from all over the world a comfortable stay in our city, and hence the popularity and renowned name of Dizzy Daisy among tourists and backpackers. Come to us and you won't be able to keep away for a single night!
The hostel is located on Pędzichów Street, tucked away in a quiet corner but finding itself right in the core of the Krakow city centre. You'll need no more than 10 minutes to get to the main square. The same distance separates us from the main railway station, and the biggest shopping centre in the city – Galeria Krakowska. Dizzy Daisy is housed in a XIX c., two-story tenement building that has been completely renovated, and is modern and functional.
Apartament- 4-6 pax place with 2 rooms, kitchen and bathroom. Ironing desk, laundry, vacuum cleaner, kitchen amenities included. Breakfast included!
Private twin en-suite – perfect for couples, private bathroom, breakfast included
Twin and triples in studio- rooms for people desiring comfort and privacy. Bathroom is shared for 1 studio (twin&triple), breakfast included
Dorms (8, 10, 12 beds)- big and spacoius, security lockers for each guest, breakfast additionaly 5pln!
A cozy common room finds itself right beside the reception, where you can surf freely on the Internet, watch hundreds of channels of TV, DVDs, play cards, lay down comfortably on the couch and read, or meet people from all over the world and taste local drinks, which you can find in an all-night store just around the corner. The kitchen with free coffee and tea is separated by the bar counter and common room.
Besides this, a washer and dryer are at your disposal, which you can use at any time and free of charge. We offer free baggage storage, which resolves problems of early and late flight or train times.
The reception of the hotel is of course open 24 hours, and the people working there are eager to help, even after a 5am start. They will provide you with information on sight-seeing, tourist attractions, the best clubs and events. It is worth asking – our receptionists will help in both renting a car and picking the best jazz club. Do you prefer house, rock, or R & B? No problem, in Krakow you'll find a club with every kind of music, and there's a good chance that it'll be located just around the corner.
For those eager to get in contact with family and friends, we offer cheap international calls. For details, of course ask the receptionist.
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By Davina
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My previously healthy choyser is looking slightly yellow and not at all well. There does not appear to be any pests on it, could it be a deficiency in the soil?
- 9 Apr, 2010
How long have you had it, is it in a pot or the garden, and is it in an exposed position?
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If it's in the ground I would give it a feed. I would suggest dried chicken manure pellets. I use them and mine is a lush green.
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Free Store McMaster
Mission Statement
- Support waste diversion practices by emphasizing and encouraging eco-friendly and sustainable waste management behaviours that resists norms of a "throw-away" society.
- Prompt the McMaster and Hamilton community in re-evaluating existing definitions of 'waste'
- Challenge capitalist and consumerist frameworks by re-defining what constitutes as 'valuable'.
- Build a culture of skill sharing and exchange.
- Support students in accessing resources which may otherwise be inaccessible for students experiencing financial barriers.
- Educating students about the politics of waste diversion and the intersectionality of sustainable living.
Our Core Values
- Refuse: practicing conscious consumerism by purchasing items and engaging in buying processes which reduce the negative impacts of consumption of the world. For instance, by purchasing locally or buying pre-loved items.
- Repair & Reuse: investing in the repair of owned items rather than buying new ones to replace them. This may also include upcycling items to give them a new function and life.
- Reduce: purchasing thoughtfully and resisting the urge to buy.
- Recycle: minimizing carbon footprints by recycling materials and items appropriately.
- Intersectionality:
acknowledging that an individual's ability to live sustainability is impacted deeply by a number of factors, including existing power structures, historical legacies, socioeconomic status, race, culture, gender, and etcetera. As such, respecting that 'sustainable living' may manifest itself differently across different lives.
Our Initiatives
- Monthly Free Stores: a free-of-cost market aimed to connect students with a number of items, such as sporting equipment, books, home goods, clothing and etcetera, that have been donated by other students on campus.
- Free Repair Sessions: repair shops which provide students the opportunity to have their clothing repaired free of cost by student and community volunteers, as well as to learn how to repair their own clothing and other items.
- Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Workshops: workshops aimed to expand student knowledge and skills on waste diversion.


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True leaders encompass the aspects of leadership into every part of their life. Leadership isn't a mask they wear, but is ingrained into their very DNA. Following are my personal rules for everyday living.
1) Lead by example. Whether at work or at home every action is a reflection of your abilities as a leader and the way you conduct yourself reflects this. If you are average, your team and social circles will be too. If you push for performance, so will those around you.
2) Be clear on your vision. Provide clear, concise and achievable goals and outline the path to achieving them. Communicate these goals throughout the entire organization and to every stakeholder. Revisit these goals regularly and assure that your entire group is in tune with what is to be accomplished.
3) Own your mistakes. We all make them. Accountability is a real defining factor of leadership. Don't let ego cloud your responsibility to do the right thing. Instead, recognize and admit the mistake, learn from it and take corrective action to assure it doesn't happen again.
4) Be humble. Listen. Learn. If you've truly done your job of surrounding yourself with gifted people they will have insight that you lack. Seek out that information and use it. Assuming that you are right without confirming your assumptions can lead to disaster. Take advantage of your team's "boots on the ground" experience.
5) Be thoughtful but decisive. It's your job to set the direction and pace for your organization. Listen to input, evaluate the various courses of action and consider the results. Recognize that a given solution may not meet the entire need and, when necessary, accept a plan that gets 80% of the way there. Then, be ready to communicate that plan. Don't shy away from stakeholder questions. Be prepared for them, welcome them and set the path forward.
6) Create competition. Nothing gets people fired up like healthy competition. And nothing shows involvement like a leader who is continually setting tough goals and encouraging his team to stretch to meet them. Create challenges and encourage your team to surpass them.
7) Create team passion. Demonstrating how every one of your direct reports is critical to the success of his team and to the overall goals of the company should be a primary objective. Instilling in them a sense of self-worth and showing how their successes relate to the overall organization's success will provide them with the confidence and desire to surpass their personal goals. This is the path that creates passionate teams who can overcome any obstacle.
8) Don't rely on your title. Your title should only exist to remove obstacles and align resources. A true leader relies on his ability to persuade and to create clear, logical reasonings. Focus on what motivates your particular group. Absorb the information they share and scale it appropriately.
9) Do what you say. Nothing builds trust like a leader who reliably delivers on promises. And nothing erodes it faster than unfulfilled commitments. Be ready to make those commitments but understand what they entail first. If you can't provide what you've promised, communicate that clearly, offer alternatives and get buy-in on the new direction. Make sure they understand why things have changed and what you are doing to address it.
10) Provide recognition. Your team's successes and failures are yours. Regularly recognize the successes of individuals and share them throughout the organization. Do this in individual and team meetings, as well as through every other corporate communication method. Make sure people know how good your teams are and what they've accomplished.


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This Bauer design stands 4.75" tall and is listed as form 4214 in Ricke. The May Green combed thru the Magenta creates a striking contrast. The rim is fire polished and the pontil is cut and polished.
This was the Loetz response to Tiffany Paperweight production. Today the Tiffany pieces go for many thousands and often tens of thousands of dollars...another reason why I collect Loetz.


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Northridge Mall was like a video game brought to life this weekend — as the shuttered mall was transformed into a simulated war zone.
It was a postapocalyptic setting inside Northridge Mall on Sunday, April 7th — as the mall was filled with soldiers.
"It's intense. It's chaos at times. You're going through fear, you're going through excitement, you're going through every emotion probably possible," Andre Tillman said.
Soldiers were on a mission in this simulated war game. Hundreds of participants filled the mall from across the Midwest. They battled with guns filled with air soft bullets.
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Is there anything funner than poking fun at old comic book covers?..... Yeah, actually, there's a lot of things funner. Still, it's a great way to pass some time - especially if you're on the clock at work. Enjoy!
Looks like Superboy and Lana need to lay off the carbs. The shame of it all. Her fat ass hanging out of the door like that - probably breaking wind uncontrollably.... the horror! This is a plot that isn't dealt with near enough in comics. I want to see Ghost Rider and Deadpool obesity stories.
YEEOUCH! I rarely even wince at violence in movies or comics, but this one has me grimacing in pain. A point blank, direct hit to the nads with a freeze ray - a devastating case of blue balls for poor Nemesis. To add insult to injury, the villain sent his freeze ray as a heart shaped message to Nemesis' gonads.
Long enough to do what, Bob? Have sex with this entire underwater flotilla? The yellow snapper at bottom is getting the f**k out of Dodge
"The world's most attractive bachelor.... millions of girls idolize him." This should put to rest any doubt that superheroes are male fantasies pure and simple. And what kind of superheroine is Cat Girl that she misses with a big flask from just a few feet away?
Worst. Costume. Ever. I understand it's supposed to look homemade, but c'mon. White booties?
I'm sorry but this cross-eyed panther just isn't scaring me. Let me finish his sentence: "You're not a panther, you're a..... heh, heh,....ha, ha, ha,... a cross-eyed Gabor sister with a crew cut!" This fella needs to just paddle away on his gondola before he's suckered into buying another necklace.


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Summer Lodge works with a number of invited partners who take part in the two weeks of studio exchange and corresponding conference we organise each year.
PARTNERS have include:
Sheffield Hallam University, UK, Fine Art.
Bergen Academy of Art and Design, Norway.
University of Lincoln, UK, Fine Art.
Beacon Art Project, UK.
The Writing Room Residency as part of Hutt Collective, UK.
Nottingham Contemporary, UK.


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Parks Canada Campground Concepts & Design Manual
The Parks Canada Campground manual forms the foundation for developmental standard and design guides for existing and new campgrounds. With the original manual created in 1972 and last updated in 1992, Parks Canada needed a new edition for modern visitors. McElhanney was given the opportunity to update and develop the manual to guide the renewal of campgrounds and associated facilities throughout Canada's national parks.


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Fred & Farid agency in Paris has released the latest work in its We Are Animals campaign for Wrangler. This time the agency worked with fashion photographer Jeff Burton to create a campaign based on the colour Red, which, according to the press info "celebrates man's most primal urges".
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If TriQuint Semiconductor (NASDAQ:TQNT)'s second-quarter report was a litmus test, then the company passed it with flying colors. After a string of disappointments over the past year or so, TriQuint had promised investors that it would deliver a profitable year in 2013 when it released its first-quarter results three months back, which were terrible to say the least.
So, TriQuint Semiconductor (NASDAQ:TQNT) needed to call for a solid outlook this time to keep investors' faith intact, and the fact that the company's shares jumped around 16% after it released earnings means that it successfully accomplished its objective.
The resurgence begins
TriQuint beat estimates in the second quarter, posting revenue of $190.1 million while the loss came in at $0.07 per share. Both numbers were well-ahead of consensus estimates, which called for revenue of $188 million and a loss of $0.11 per share. After the second-quarter results, TriQuint Semiconductor (NASDAQ:TQNT)'s total loss this year added up to $0.24 a share.
So, the company needed to deliver a spectacular outlook if it was to live up to its promise of being profitable this year. And so it did.
TriQuint expects revenue between $245 million and $255 million in the third quarter (and it is 90% booked to the mid-point of the guidance), which is comprehensively ahead of the $228.4 million consensus estimate. Also, the company expects to get back into the black this time, calling for adjusted earnings of $0.09 to $0.11 per share, once again well-ahead of the $0.03 per share Street expectation.
For the full year, the company is looking at a profit of "at least" $0.05 per share while the Street was expecting it to post a loss of $0.10 per share.
So, with the earnings report and the outlook being simply spectacular, I believe that TriQuint Semiconductor (NASDAQ:TQNT) shares can continue their journey north going forward. The stock has been on a blazing run this year, appreciating close to 70%, and I'm pretty confident that it can rise further given the catalysts on the way.
TriQuint's cutting-edge technology and the rapid introduction of new products are expected to help it deliver solid growth going forward. So far this year, the company has released 86 new products as it looks to benefit from various end markets such as mobile, networking, and defense. TriQuint Semiconductor (NASDAQ:TQNT) expects to benefit from the roll out of LTE to propel its networking business, and the same has happened this year.
Networking providing a boost
TriQuint has seen strength in sales of it networking products as its various customers ramp up deployment of new products. The company is of the opinion that an increase in data traffic will lead telecom carriers to continue investing in a faster technology such as LTE, and help sales of TriQuint Semiconductor (NASDAQ:TQNT)'s products in turn.
The trends in the telecom industry are clearly visible. Telecom giant AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is aggressively rolling out LTE and has earmarked $20 billion as capital expenditure as it upgrades its wireless and wireline networks. Its Project Velocity IP program is progressing well as AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) has accelerated the rate of deployment of LTE.
But, Ma Bell isn't the only player deploying LTE networks across various markets in the U.S., as Sprint Nextel Corporation (NYSE:S) is also now in the game big time after its acquisition by SoftBank. Sprint Nextel Corporation (NYSE:S) will have $16 billion from SoftBank to invest in base stations to boost its LTE network in the next two years as it looks to use its big spectrum hoard. Sprint Nextel Corporation (NYSE:S)'s subscriber base might be well behind the leading telcos in the U.S., but given its spectrum bank and capital, it should make things interesting from here.
Now, TriQuint's revenue from base station transceiver cards has more than doubled in 2013, and as these telcos continue to invest in LTE, things should get even better.


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Santa Cruz Restaurants: The santacruz.com Dining Guide
For the Week of
August 11-18, 2004
Cover Story: Wish You Were Hip:
Comfortably Dub: The Easy Star All-Stars bring their reggae version of Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon' to the Catalyst.
Nüz: Apparently, Schwarzenegger now thinks he's Robert Duvall in that awful 'Scarlet Letter' movie because he wants to put markers on undocumented immigrant drivers.
A.N.S.W.E.R. Me This: What if they threw a convention and no protesters came?
The Rock Show: San Francisco Mime Troupe; Papa Roach.
Nadja Au Natural: She may have fretted about a lack of nylons, but Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg's raw wit and virtuosity shone through at Cabrillo Music Festival's first weekend.
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(Founder and CEO, Jack Spade, men's luggage and accessories maker, 40)
"Jack Spade has a lending library. When I was a kid, I would go to a bookstore in Arizona and see Interview magazine and think to myself, I wouldn't have known that; I wouldn't have been aware of that part of culture from my current location. Selling luggage in SoHo is obvious. I see the store as a way to introduce people to things they might not see."
"There were two guys I really admired--Jack Welch, the former CEO of GE, and Jack Kerouac. I thought, It's art and commerce. It's straightforward, unpretentious. So we named the company Jack Spade. Jack is like a drop of mercury. You can never put your finger on it; you can never figure it out."
(Approximate height of Calvin Klein: Andy Spade plus one chair.)
"Our first employee was a 70-year-old former farmer. He was great until he slept too much in the store and people started to complain. But I like that our store is comfortable. I miss places like that. When I go into Jack Spade, I feel connected to old things--like I'm somehow back to where I was."
"This business is good to every part of my body but my lungs. To my lungs, it's disastrous. The smoking has got to stop."
"A scar's got to tell a story. And it's got to be a good one. My worst scar is from a motorcycle accident in Arizona. But I don't like that scar because I don't like that story. Broken wrists from skateboarding? Cuts from surfboards? Those are scars I'm proud of."
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Celebrating the art of writing in all its forms, WRITE Festival returns to The Word in South Shields for its third annual event between Saturday 11th-Friday 24th May. Launching with a day of writing workshops from soap writing sensation Mark Ellis, this year's outing is set to be even bigger than ever.
If you're looking to get into the world of publishing, then Inpress Day on Sunday 12th is set to be an illuminating introduction to the business. Gerald Dickens, the great, great grandson of Charles Dickens will be performing Mr Dickens Is Coming!, his show based on the life of his ancestor on Saturday 11th; Glenn McCrory, the first boxing World Champion from the region, will be in conversation with Ed Waugh on Wednesday 22nd, while Rowan McCabe, the world's first Door-to-Door Poet, will be talking all about his travels on Thursday 23rd.
The Murder Squad, comprised of a criminally talented group of six crime writers from the region, including Ann Cleeves, Martin Edwards and Chris Simms, head to The Word from Saturday 18th; their Readers' Day sees them joined by forensic expert Helen Pepper for a host of enlightening panel sessions, while Kate Ellis serves up a delicious original Murder Mystery Night called The Case Of The Late Cook. And that's just the tip of the iceberg! Once again, lovers of literature will be well served.


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lock in
1. To physically lock or trap someone or something inside a particular place or thing. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "lock" and "in." The doorknob came right off in my hand, so I'm stuck outside while the kids are locked in the house!
2. To commit someone or something to a contract. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "lock" and "in." If you sign that contract, you'll be locked into your lease for two years. The pushy sales guy tried to lock me into a contract.
3. To secure particular terms for the length of a contract or other such agreement. Call the cable company and see if you can lock in a lower rate.
4. To be involved in a fight or struggle. If those two get locked in on politics, that's all we're going to hear all night long.
5. To focus on something. Oh, I locked in on that delicious cake the minute I stepped into the party!
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lock (someone or an animal) (up) in (something)and lock (someone or an animal) up
to fasten the opening to something so someone, a group, or an animal cannot get out. Take Chuck and lock him up in the cell. Lock up the killer and throw away the key!
lock something in
to make something, such as a rate of interest, permanent over a period of time. You should try to lock in a high percentage rate on your bonds. We locked in a very low rate on our mortgage.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
lock in
1. Enclose, surround, as in The ship was completely locked in ice. [c. 1400s]
2. Also, lock into. Fix firmly in position, commit to something. This phrase often occurs as be locked in or into , as in She felt she was locked in a binding agreement, or Many of the stockholders are locked into their present positions. [Mid-1900s]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. Copyright © 2003, 1997 by The Christine Ammer 1992 Trust. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
lock in
1. To lock a door to a place leaving someone or something inside: My parents often locked me in my bedroom as punishment. We accidentally locked in the cat when we left.
2. To guarantee something for the duration of a contract: You can lock in this interest rate for the life of the loan. When interest rates fell, I locked them in at a lower rate.
3. To bind someone by contract: The contract locks us in for two years, during which time we cannot work for anyone else. Once you sign the agreement, you will be locked in for the next ten years.
4. To invest some money in such a way that it cannot easily be converted into cash. Used chiefly in the passive: The money is locked in until I turn 65.
5. To bind in close struggle or battle. Used chiefly in the passive: The wrestlers were locked in combat. The two sides were locked in a heated debate.
6. lock in on To focus on someone or something; target someone or something: The fighter pilot locked in on an enemy target and fired. The review locked in on the crude set design and failed to mention the great acting.
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Even as I see the theme
so clearly,
I resist its acceptance
with so much of my being.
The tears are stuck in
some parallel universe.
My heart grows heavy
with each breath.
How can I accept this?
You first came into my
consciousness on a
fateful day in May.
In messaging a friend,
auto correct gave to me
your name.
I looked you up and I was
so enthralled by your
magic. Your ability to
both create, as much as
A divine balance.
I knew your energy well,
as I had (and still do)
use it daily for
However, now I see that
it is your archetype that I seek,
Lord Shiva.
Yours, the only name in all the categories.
For me,
right now,
I glow in the awareness,
and defy to grow
in this resistance,
it is a painful place to be.
To heal me, out of love,
Not just to be mean:
you must first destroy me.
For me to begin anew,
I must surrender to your power.
I snarl in defiance.
I know the pain is
in the resistance.
The sweetness and peace
in the surrender.
Yet I cannot seem to muster
(or as it were, release)
the strength to let this go.
In being pulverized into
the elements of myself,
I can re-form into
a greater, and higher
Somehow, I was accepting
of your distant God,
but to see it is you who I seek.
I am, myself, to myself
This is a collage I created in 2015. The statue near the middle right is Lord Shiva. I did not consciously choose him, instead, he chose me…


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Harvard Undergrads Debunk Myth of Youth Apathy
Written by two Harvard undergraduates, Ganesh Sitaraman (a native of Marietta, GA) and Previn Warren, Invisible Citizens offers a realistic assessment of young America's attitudes toward politics. It elucidates the worries of a generation, untangles the true reasons for youth disinterest and disengagement with public affairs, and offers America's policymakers, educators, and parents a set of fresh solutions for restoring civic pride among young people. Do you think you are in tune with today's youth? Do you know what they care about? Invisible Citizens debunks the myth that they are apathetic and portrays them as integral members of our society who collectively spend millions of hours each year volunteering at soup kitchens, building homes, tutoring underprivileged children, and caring for senior citizens.
The authors argue for a complete shift away from a manipulative political structure with a voracious and ceaseless appetite for power. In summing up, they write: "Our generation cares too much about real people and the issues that affect them to waste their time on what they see as an endless batch of would-be leaders who are busy responding to polling data to actually lead. This perception is born less out of apathy and more out of disgust. A lack of courage has inspired a lack of engagement. And it has led to what may be the truly greatest tragedy of the 21st century, our generation's disavowal of the political realm."
This work was developed and written by young people working out of Harvard University's Institute of Politics, the nation's premier nonpartisan political organization devoted to young people. Invisible Citizens is centered on the thoughts, reflections, and opinions of a diverse body of students from across the country. As Ganesh remarked, "The book was written entirely by young people, and details why our generation hates politics and what policymakers can do about it." He is studying government and international relations, and is a former chairman of the Harvard Political Union. Previn, the co-director of the Harvard Progressive Advocacy Group, is studying modern intellectual history and social thought. This is their first book.
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Athena is the heart of which is the Ancient Greek empire and the center of world civilization. The city still has many historical traces in the form of buildings that have been established since the 5th century BC, such as the Acropolis.
Confused where to go when visiting the Land of the Gods? Take it easy, Alltutorials has five recommended tourist destinations that you should visit in Athena, Greece.
1. Acropolis and Parthenon
Talk about Athena of course you can't miss the Acropolis and the Parthenon. Both of these destinations dominated Athens as a whole.
|Acropolis dan Parthenon. (Shutterstock)
Beautiful views of the Acropolis and the temples surrounding it on a hill seen from a distance at sunset are guaranteed not to be forgotten for the rest of your life. You can also enjoy the beautiful scenery throughout Athena when you are at the top of the Acropolis.
Besides enjoying the magical scenery, you can also go to the New Acropolis Museum.
2. Temple of Athena Nike
You certainly are no stranger to Nike. Not the shoes we mean. Nike for the Ancient Greeks was considered a god who represented victory.
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This Temple of Athena Nike has stood on the Acropolis since 420 BC. Athena himself was the god of war and virtue. It was at this temple that the people of Ancient Greece prayed for victory against the famous Spartan.
This temple was destroyed in the 16th century during the war between Ottoman and Venice, but was successfully restored.
3. Anafiotika
The ruins of historic buildings are not the only destination that you must visit while in Athena. Anafiotika must also be included in your visit list because this is a settlement that is no less beautiful to explore.
This beautiful settlement that represents Athena you can find under the Acropolis and to the north of another historic settlement, the Plaka.
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Anafiotika was built by workers from the Cyclade island, Anafi in the 1860s at the behest of King Otto I. Many of the ancient houses were destroyed by archaeological excavations. However, don't worry there are still 45 original homes that you can admire.
Cycladic-style architecture reminds us of ancient civilizations. Some of the houses that are still inhabited are increasingly beautiful because many are decorated with colorful bougainvillea.
4. Panathenaic Stadium
This Panathenaic Stadium has a history that will amaze you. The stadium, built in 300 BC, was restored in 144 and has hosted several Olympics.
This is where the first time the Olympic fire was lit. In ancient times, the stadium was a place for religious festivals dedicated to the Athenian god every four years.
|Stadium Panathenaic. (Shutterstock)
The Panathenaic Stadium that we can now see has been restored in the 19th century and has hosted the first modern Olympics after not being used for centuries.
Panathenaic Stadium can accommodate 50,000 spectators and is the largest stadium in the world made entirely of marble.
5. Mount Lycabettus
If you are tired of retracing history, you can enjoy the view at sunset from Mount Lycabettus.
From the summit of Mount Lycabettus you can see the Attica Basin, the Aegean Sea and the St. chapel. George. Here there is a small cafe with appetizing culinary delights.
|Mount Lycabettus. (Shutterstock)
To start hiking, you can explore the hiking trail on Aristippou Road, Kolonaki. If you are tired of walking, you can also choose the mode of cable car transportation that departs from Ploutarchou and Aristippou.
Well, of course you are not confused anymore where to go when on vacation to Athena, right?
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Published on July 28, 2016
PETE WENTZ admits it can be a struggle to "survive" in FALL OUT BOY without wanting to "murder" his bandmates.
The 37-year-old bassist and Patrick Stump, Andy Hurley and Joe Trohman founded the band in 2001, and 15 years on the musicians are still churning out hits.
But after all this time Pete still feels the group is in its "the awkward teenage years", meaning the guys have their fair share of disputes.
"I saw Lars Ulrich from Metallica when I was out the other day and I was like, 'Half of it is just surviving,'" he recalled to Yorkshire Evening Post. "It's an uptown problem that it's hard to be in a band, it's not a real world problem, but it is hard to be in a band with the same bunch of guys for a bunch of years. It's like being with your siblings on a submarine, you want to murder each other and you love each other and you want to crash the submarine, that whole thing. Part of it is just surviving."
Reasoning that Fall Out Boy is in that in-between stage where the group isn't just starting out, but don't have Dave Grohl on speed dial, Pete can't help but feel he and his bandmates are often the ones "sneaking" into the party.
Anyone who didn't know the group before are bound to have heard its music now though thanks to Pete-and-co covering the famous Ghostbusters track for the new female-led movie remake. The quartet reached out to director Paul Feig and was joined by Missy Elliot, with the collaboration a natural fit.
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As part of its exciting 2013 Spring Collection, Karma Mantra introduces several dynamic handmade Japa Malas in its Eastern-inspired accessory line. Used by sages for centuries, Japa Mala beads steady the mind during meditation and help build individual power and energy. Traditionally used by Hindus and Buddhists, a mala is usually made from 108 stones, or other numbers divisible by 9, as a way of keeping count while reciting mantras.
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