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10 Movie Facts Only True Fans Know About
Many people can’t imagine their lives without films, but only true fans know about the features of the cast, work peculiarities, funny moments, and other little and big secrets.
For example, the first ever 3D film was shot in 1922, a dog called Indiana was Chewbacca’s prototype, and there’s a film that we’ll never see since it won’t be released until 2115.
Bright Side shares some interesting movie facts that you probably didn’t know about.
There’s a Starbucks cup visible in every scene of Fight Club.
This wasn’t just an example of product placement, it was also a hint that there were too many Starbucks coffee shops in Los Angeles. Filmmakers had nothing against Starbucks coffee, they just wanted to troll this successful company. By the way, Starbucks representatives got acquainted with the script and allowed them to use the brand in this way.
Most American films made before 1929 have been lost forever. The world’s first 3D film is among them.
According to Martin Scorsese’s Film Foundation (a non-profit organization dedicated to film preservation and the exhibition of restored and classic cinema), 90% of films made before 1929 are lost forever. And the world’s first 3D film, The Power of Love, is on this list of lost movies. In the picture above, you can see a shot from the film. It’s the only thing that we’ve managed to preserve.
The film was made in 1922 with the help of the 2-camera, 2-projector Fairall-Elder stereoscopic format. The film utilized the red-and-green anaglyph system for the 3D experience and also gave the audience the option of viewing 1 of 2 different endings to the film by looking through only the red or green lens of the spectacles, depending on whether the viewer wanted to see a happy or tragic ending. Unfortunately, both versions are presumed lost.
There’s a belief that the Academy Award is named Oscar because the rear end of the statue reminded actress Bette Davis of her husband.
The award got its name in 1939. Before 1939, all winners used to get an unnamed statuette. Who came up with the “Oscar” name? There are several theories that answer this question. According to the first one, the name was granted in honor of one of Bette Davis’ husbands (you can see her in the photo.) Bette claimed she named it “Oscar” because the rear end of the statue reminded her of her husband, Harmon Oscar Nelson, when he got out of the shower in the morning.
According to another version, former Academy librarian and later executive director Margaret Herrick took a look at the statue and said, “It’s my uncle Oscar!” In reality, Oscar Pierce was Margaret’s second cousin, not her uncle.
The third version claims that the statue got its name thanks to columnist Sidney Skolsky who got tired of writing about “the gold statue of the academy” and decided to give it a name. By the way, this theory isn’t considered to be truthful since Walt Disney mentioned “Oscar” in 1934, a year before Skolsky’s article was published.
A real person inspired DreamWorks to create the image of Shrek.
Maurice Tillet, also known as The French Angel, was Shrek’s prototype. He was born in 1903 in Russia. At the age of 17, he noticed swelling in his body and was diagnosed with a rare disease, resulting in bone overgrowth. The boy had an attractive appearance which is why he was nicknamed “The Angel.” What’s more, it’s known that he could speak at least 16 foreign languages.
Stein’s original illustrations of Shrek didn’t draw comparisons to Tillet, but the final DreamWorks version did.
In cinema, there’s a term called “idiot plot.”
The term “idiot plot” comes from literary criticism. The idiot plot is “a plot which is kept in motion solely by virtue of the fact that everybody involved is an idiot and where the story would otherwise be over if this were not the case.” There’s also the term “second-order idiot plot.” Damon Knight, a science fiction writer and the creator of the term, said, “The second-order idiot plot is a plot in which not merely the principals, but everybody in the whole society has to be a grade-A idiot, or the story couldn’t happen.”
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was against The Shawshank Redemption because of a worm.
In the film, there’s a scene where the only animal of the film — a bird — is fed with a worm found on the plate of the main character.
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals told the filmmakers they could only use an already dead worm that died of natural causes. In spite of the fact that wild birds don’t usually wait until worms die to eat them, the already dead maggot was found and the real one was replaced.
George Lucas’ dog was named Indiana and she was Chewbacca’s prototype.
George Lucas said, “I had an Alaskan Malamute when I was writing the film. A very sweet dog, she would always sit next to me when I was writing. And when I’d drive around, she’d sit in the front seat. A Malamute is a very large dog — like 130 pounds, bigger than a human being, and very long-haired. Having her with me all the time inspired me to give Han Solo a sidekick who was like a big, furry dog. Not quite like a dog, but more intelligent.”
Of course, Indiana also became the source of Indiana Jones’ name.
Benedict Cumberbatch is related to Sherlock Holmes’ creator Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Arthur Conan Doyle created a character that was later played by his distant relative. Benedict Cumberbatch and Sir Arthur have one ancestor — John of Gaunt, 1st Duke of Lancaster the 3rd of 5 surviving sons of King Edward III of England who lived in the 14th century. John of Gaunt was Doyle’s 15th great-grandfather and Cumberbatch’s 17th great-grandfather.
What’s more, Benedict also played Richard III who he’s related to as well, according to the genealogists at the University of Leicester. He also has more indirect links to both Queen Elizabeth II and Lady Jane Grey through other ancestors in his family tree.
Though Marilyn Monroe was considered to be a plus-size girl, some skinny women can’t even fit into her clothes.
Marilyn’s plumpness is just a myth since many people have only seen her in Some Like It Hot. In this movie, Monroe was pregnant (unfortunately, all her pregnancies ended in a miscarriage), that’s why she weighed a bit more.
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Robert Rodriguez and John Malkovich made a film that will be released in 2115.
The slogan of the film says, “The movie you will never see.” It’s a sad but true fact: no one who is alive now will see this science fiction film. But why 100 years? The thing is, the film was created in collaboration with a company that belongs to Rémy Martin, a French firm that produces and sells cognac. It takes about 100 years for a bottle of Louis XIII Cognac to be released to consumers. The film is to be released on November 18, 2115 — the same day when the cognac is to be released.
The plot is a closely held secret, but there are 3 teaser trailers: Retro, Nature, and Future. They don’t show any scenes from the film but depict 3 possible scenarios of the future. 1000 guests from around the world, including Malkovich and Rodriguez, have received a pair of invitation tickets made of metal for the premiere, which they can hand down to their descendants.
Which fact is the most interesting? Would you like to see 100 Years?

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text: It`s worthwhile to accept the de-constructional spirit trying to inquire into the new while denying the contents and forms of the existing literature in an actual ground for literary education. It points out the false image of reason-centrism on the basis of a critical idea toward the reality, and attempts at diversification of expression media and re-organization of perception. Such directivity of de-construction also affected our literary circles, causing a variety of writers to create experimental works. This research is intending to get students accustomed to the existing work appreciation method to experience a new appreciation method through de-construction poems which went ahead with a new methodological attempt in creation of literary works and their acceptance by going beyond a simple experimental trend. In addition, this research is going to suggest an educational method that helps understand and appreciate the use of diverse expression media deviating from the linguistic limitations, diversification of imagery methods of literature, singularity of ideas, criticism of a value system advocated by the Establishment, and the will to improve it, etc. Thus, this research is trying to grasp a de-construction poem really becoming to a de-construction poem by using the methods, such as "making of image mesh", "inquiring into a writer`s idea", and "looking of a strategy through text interrelationship." A de-construction poem assumes the characteristics of intentionally breaking off the mutual proximity of images, aiming to switch a way of thinking away from the creation practice of the existing writers, and doing imagery of meanings through a work & reality, and intertextuality between works away from individual text boundaries. Therefore, based on such characteristics, this research is aimed at proposing the teaching method of a de-construction method.

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It is possible to report a HIPAA violation anonymously by submitting a complaint to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) through their online complaint portal, mail, or fax, without disclosing personal information or identifying details about the complainant. By choosing to remain anonymous, individuals can report suspected violations without disclosing personal information or identifying details about themselves. This anonymity helps protect the privacy and confidentiality of the individual reporting the violation while still enabling the OCR to investigate and address potential breaches of HIPAA regulations effectively. Anonymously reporting HIPAA violations allows individuals to contribute to the enforcement of healthcare privacy standards and ensures that concerns about patient privacy and confidentiality are addressed appropriately.
The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is responsible for enforcing HIPAA regulations and investigating complaints of HIPAA violations. The OCR provides multiple channels through which individuals can report suspected HIPAA violations anonymously. One option is to submit a complaint through the OCR’s online complaint portal, which allows individuals to provide details about the alleged violation without disclosing personal information or identifying details. Individuals can choose to report HIPAA violations anonymously via mail or fax by sending a written complaint outlining the specifics of the alleged violation.
Anonymously reporting HIPAA violations serves many important purposes within the healthcare industry. It enables individuals to raise concerns about potential breaches of patient privacy and confidentiality without fear of reprisal or retaliation. This is particularly important in situations where the individual reporting the violation may be hesitant to come forward due to concerns about job security or professional relationships. By providing a confidential means of reporting HIPAA violations, healthcare organizations can create a culture of accountability and transparency, where employees feel empowered to speak up about compliance issues without fear of negative consequences.
Anonymous reporting of HIPAA violations also helps to ensure that potential breaches are thoroughly investigated and addressed in a timely manner. Even if the individual reporting the violation chooses to remain anonymous, the OCR will still review the complaint and take appropriate action to investigate the alleged violation. This may involve conducting interviews, reviewing documentation, and gathering evidence to determine whether a violation has occurred. If the OCR finds evidence of a HIPAA violation, it may initiate enforcement actions, including imposing civil monetary penalties or requiring corrective action to address compliance deficiencies.
Anonymous reporting of HIPAA violations can help healthcare organizations identify systemic issues and implement corrective measures to prevent future breaches. By analyzing trends and patterns in reported violations, organizations can identify areas of weakness in their compliance programs and take proactive steps to strengthen security protocols, enhance staff training, and improve overall compliance with HIPAA regulations. This approach helps mitigate the risk of future violations and demonstrates a commitment to protecting patient privacy and maintaining the integrity of the healthcare system.
The option to report HIPAA violations anonymously provides a channel for people to raise concerns about potential breaches of patient privacy and confidentiality. By offering a confidential means of reporting violations, the OCR enables individuals to speak up about compliance issues without fear of reprisal and ensures that potential breaches are thoroughly investigated and addressed. Anonymously reporting HIPAA violations contributes to a culture of accountability and transparency within healthcare organizations, ultimately helping to protect patient privacy and maintain the integrity of the healthcare system.

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8 TIPS FOR MANAGING MULTIPLE MEDICATIONS IN THE ELDERLY
Aging is an inevitable process, and as the body wears out, there is an unavoidable reduction in the optimal functioning of most organs of the body. This – alongside other problems of old age such as living a sedentary lifestyle, weakened immunity, etc. – eventually results in the development of age-related health conditions in the elderly. Because these medical conditions often occur concurrently, a need then arises for the use of multiple drugs simultaneously. Keeping up with numerous medications can be a daunting and frustrating task indeed. To help you effectively manage your multiple medications, here are eight great tips to try out:
1. CREATE A LIST
It is essential that you have a list containing all the medications your doctor has prescribed. This helps you keep track of all the drugs you ought to be using, alongside the right amount they are required.
2. GET ADEQUATE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR MEDICATIONS
Ensure you get adequate information on each drug prescribed by your doctor. This should include details such as:
- name of the drug,
- drug dosage,
- duration of use,
- Side effects,
- expiry date,
- Interactions with food and other drugs
- Steps to take in the situation of missed pills.
3. STICK TO A PHARMACY
It is in your best interest that you find a pharmacy that you are comfortable with and can stick to. A pharmacist who knows the list of drugs you are on can help you with information such as potential drug interactions and side effects. They could also work with your doctor(s) to discuss potential problems and alternatives to prescribed medication.
4. SET REMINDERS TO TAKE YOUR MEDICATIONS
Because you have a substantial amount of drugs to take, and each drug has its own required timing of usage, there is a high tendency that you might miss out on the schedule. To avoid this, make sure you set the alarm to remind you when it is time to take each drug. A family member, friend, or caregiver should also be made aware of these reminders to improve compliance.
5. GET A PILLBOX
A pillbox would be advantageous to you by ensuring your many drugs are kept safe and in one place. Many pillboxes also organize pills according to the days of the week and the number of medications you have to take each day. Some even automatically dispense pills and have alarm systems that alert the owners. Find a pillbox that you can afford and maximize its features.
6. STORE MEDICATIONS AS INSTRUCTED
Each drug has been designed to be stored in a particular way to protect it from damage. Instructions regarding this can be found on your drug labels; ensure you adhere to them.
7. GET REFILLS EARLY
You want to avoid your pills running out, and you also want to replace expired drugs quickly. Planning for refills weeks or a month ahead will ensure an uninterrupted supply of your much-needed medications. Work with your pharmacist to set up an automatic refill plan to ease this process for you.
8. BE REGULAR WITH YOUR CHECK-UP VISITS
Regular attendance of scheduled visits with the doctor affords you the opportunity to get updates concerning your condition and medication use. You should also discuss your concerns about your medications and review the necessity of continuous usage.
We hope you find these suggestions to be informative and helpful. Remember that Countryside Home Health Care is always available to answer questions and offer health care services that make life that bit more comfortable for you and your loved ones. Contact us through our phone lines or book an appointment with us at your convenience.

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Complete review of the business class experience on LOT Polish Airlines from Ben Gurion Airport to Warsaw. Includes details on boarding to in-flight amenities, meals, and more.
Air France-KLM has announced that it will introduce advanced seat selection fees in business class for travel starting April 13, 2023. Some travelers, including Flying Blue elites and corporate travelers, will be exempt from the fees.
British Airways introduces English sparkling wines in Club World, offering passengers variety and supporting local producers.
Air France unveils new Business Class Suites with sliding doors, providing added privacy and comfort for travelers
British Airways will continue upgrading its business class experience by retrofitting its Boeing 787 fleet with the new Club Suites starting in late 2023.

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The Next Generation of Dancers
The internet is firmly a part of society and indeed the dance studio. It’s a new challenge that’s being faced by the next generation of dancers who have grown up having an online presence.
A Global Perspective on Dance Futures
DCD is playing an important role in the international conversation on the future of transition support for dancers across Europe.
More Than One True Calling
Don’t resign yourself to one sole passion - why not take a portfolio career approach instead?
The Evolution of DCD
A new look and website - how DCD and support for dancers in transition beyond a performance career have evolved.


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The news was announced by the star’s publicist, who said on Saturday (30 March): “On behalf of the family and his representatives, it is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Chance Perdomo’s untimely passing as a result of a motorcycle accident.”
Details of the crash are yet to be announced, but nobody else was involved.
The actor most recently appeared in Gen V, the spin-off to Prime Video series The Boys. Perdomo played Andre, a student at a university founded by the sinister organisation Vought International, where superheroes are permitted to train their powers.
After news of Perdomo’s death was announced, the producers of the series posted a statement saying they were “devastated” by Perdomo’s “sudden passing”, which was shared by the cast of both shows.
The statement read: “We can't quite wrap our heads around this. For those of us who knew him and worked with him, Chance was always charming and smiling, an enthusiastic force of nature, an incredibly talented performer, and more than anything else, just a very kind, lovely person,” the producers of “Gen V” said in a statement. “Even writing about him in the past tense doesn't make sense.”
Production has been halted on a second season.
Ahead of Gen V, Perdomo played Ambrose Spellman on the Netflix series Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. His character was a cousin to Sabrina Spellman, played by Kiernan Shipka.
Perdomo, who was Black and Latino, was born in Los Angeles and raised in England.
“I was always getting into fights until I put my energy into acting. Then my grades picked up, and I became president of the student union. Before that, I was similar to Ambrose being so pent up. He doesn’t know what to do with his energy because he’s trapped,” Perdomo said in 2018.
“At the same time, he’s very open and loving. I identify with that now more than ever, because being away from family for so long really puts things into perspective. No matter the occasion, if I get that FaceTime or phone call from mom or my brothers, I’m picking it up right away. It’s family first for Ambrose, and I’m the same way,” he continued.
Perdomo also acted in several of the After” movies and is credited in the upcoming Bad Man, alongside Seann William Scott and Rob Riggle.
“His passion for the arts and insatiable appetite for life was felt by all who knew him, and his warmth will carry on in those who he loved dearest,” the statement from Perdomo's publicist said.
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[NEWS] USDA and American Lung Association Help Sell More Ethanol
– by Sarah Wyant, June 30, 2016, Agri-Pulse
Another independent gasoline and convenience store chain is embracing ethanol, in part because of USDA’s Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership Program (BIP) and in part, because of the firm’s commitment to cleaner air.
Illinois dignitaries were in Oak Lawn, Ill. on Tuesday to help Thorntons celebrate one of 43 locations in the state which are being converted to sell both E85 and Unleaded E15 (Thornton’s brand of E15). Visitors from the Illinois General Assembly were on hand to learn about the importance of ethanol to the state’s economy, as well as corn farmers and agribusiness leaders.
And the American Lung Association of Illinois was also participating, offering $2 coupons to attract customers and inform them of the clean air benefits.
“Thorntons’ commitment to ethanol-blended fuels represents a monumental change in renewable fuels marketing and provides consumers with real choices at the pump allowing them to save money and realize greater value in their fuels,” said Jeff Jarboe, Illinois Corn Growers Association (ICGA) President.
“Illinois Corn commends Thorntons for their vision, investment and commitment to providing additional fuel choices to their customers. They’re providing a low-carbon, high octane choice at the pump that typically comes with a lower price tag, as well. That’s music to everyone’s ears.”

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Malthouse Theatre, VIC
October 11 2012
As part of Melbourne Festival
By Natalie Papps.
Fault Lines is an international collaboration between two nations who have experienced the devastation, loss, and ongoing after effects of an earthquake. New Zealand choreographer and the director of Fault Lines, Sara Brodie, has produced an emotive dance piece based on the 2008 earthquake in China’s Sichuan province. China’s Leshan Song and Dance Troupe brought Sara’s vision to the stage with grace and a compellingly expressive performance.
Fault Lines demonstrated the impact of a natural disaster on the human race, both individually, and as a community. At the beginning of Fault Lines, the dancers were walking briskly around the stage totally immersed in their phones and the technological world. Each was rushing around in order to attend to daily tasks, all the while completely detached from those around them. In a few short seconds, the lives of these people were changed forever.
The earthquake hit with intensity, and inflicted fear, trauma, and not only the loss of loved ones, but the loss of inner peace. The choreography and the dancers took the audience on the roller coaster journey that followed this event.
Rest seemed impossible in the weeks and months that followed, with every sound and vibration striking fear into all those desperately seeking peace. The aftershocks from this earthquake were still being felt three and a half years later. From sadness and anger, to the strength and camaraderie that is born out of tragedy, this dance piece had me wiping tears from my cheeks. When I read that most of the dancers had personally experienced the earthquake, I felt privileged to be part of the audience, and honoured to see dancers who were able to re-live such a tragedy through their art. Not only was this piece inspired by the China earthquake of 2008, but also the 2011 earthquake that hit Christchurch, on New Zealand’s South Island. This performance demonstrated sensitivity to those who lived through the horror that was so remarkably depicted on the stage.
The music and lighting were perfectly synchronized to the event, the emotions and the choreography. The story told through dance, was supported by a story told through words, both spoken and written.
By the end of the performance, modern day China with all its available technology, had given way to the inner peace and calm that can be discovered through the more traditional Chinese martial art, Tai Chi. The dancers moved with such grace and ease, it was as though they were weightless. This is a must see performance. It is not only an example of the aptitude of Sara Brodie, her team and the dancers, but an opportunity to witness the impact of a devastating earthquake told by those who have experienced it first hand; an event that to this day affects the lives of thousands.


For years, we've dreamed of the day when we can own a smartphone that's able to fold in on itself. This would allow us to carry phones with large displays and easily carry them in our pockets when not using them, but perhaps more important, the idea of using a phone that you can fold is just plain cool.
There have been murmurings of foldable smartphones throughout the industry for quite some time, but now according to a report from The Investor, Samsung is ensuring that this actually becomes a reality with plans to start production of a foldable phone in November 2018.
Assuming that production stays on track for November, we could see a consumer launch of the phone either in December or early 2019. Samsung is supposedly meeting with individuals behind closed doors at CES 2018 this week to show off an early prototype of the device, but Samsung hasn't confirmed this.
Not much is known about the foldable phone yet, but it's said that it'll have a 7.3-inch OLED display that can be folded inside itself for easy pocketability.
Everything you need to know about the Huawei P40 and P40 Pro
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Generally cheap hotels does not cater facilities in a proper manner due to budget restrictions, so one should be very careful and inspect before booking room in cheap accommodation.
By Lawson (13/May/2013)
The city of Bangkok in Thailand has a very tropical wet and dry climate. The city itself is 6.5 ft above the sea level. The Bangkok city is sub divided again into 169 sub districts. There is a lot of population in the city of Bangkok and is certainly the most populated city in the country. There are various monuments which mark the city all over in Thailand. There is no dearth of accommodations in Bangkok as the city is filled with hotels.
Then there are other things like the floating market in Bangkok which is worth a visit. To get an accommodation in Bangkok it needs around $26 to $69 in hotels like Imperial Tara and New Empire Hotel.
All those looking for more options in accommodation in Bangkok can look up the hotels2stay.net site as it has the comprehensive list of nearly all good accommodations in Bangkok and provides good and quick facility to book the hotels in Bangkok.
The vast city of Bangkok anyway doesnít bother with people much and lets them choose them their own hotel at their own pace but itís upon the traveler to look for his convenience. Make sure to choose from an authentic source like hotels2stay.net.

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Golfer Randhawa held for poaching in UP
Lucknow, Dec 26: International golfer Jyoti Singh Randhwa was arrested by the Uttar Pradesh forest department on Wednesday for poaching in the Katraniaghat wildlife sanctuary in Bahraich district, officials said.
Randhawa and his friend Mahesh Veerajdaar were arrested in the Motipur range where they were poaching wild boars and cheetals.
A case under the relevant sections of the Wildlife Protection Act was lodged against them and they have been sent to jail, an official informed.
They were spotted by a team of foresters in the Motipur range trying to shoot animals. The skin of a deer and a rifle have been recovered from their vehicle. Field Director Ramesh Pandey confirmed the arrests.
Randhwa is the former husband of Bollywood actress Chitrangada Singh while Mahesh Veerajdaar is a former army captain and a resident of Maharashtra.
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In a candid interview with Men’s Health, 50 Cent, the renowned rapper, made no secret of his admiration for actress Helen Mirren, confessing that he has a bit of a crush on her. The 48-year-old artist couldn’t stop raving about the 78-year-old legendary beauty, stating, “She’s sexy. She’ll look at you and you go ‘Oh st*t.’ I don’t care how old she gets.” Known for his straightforwardness, 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis James Jackson III, didn’t hesitate to emphasize his attraction to the Caligula actress, adding, “I don’t give a fk what nobody says. She’s sexy.”
For the rapper, it’s not just Helen Mirren’s looks that captivate him; it’s her confidence and timeless allure that truly make her irresistible. He recalled the first time he met her at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival in 2017, where he was instantly drawn to her poise and self-assurance. He declared, “It’s her confidence – it’s everything she is for all of these years. She’s gonna be sexy forever.” Even her husband, director Taylor Hackford, is well aware of her enduring allure, according to 50 Cent, who humorously mentioned how Hackford acknowledges the attention Mirren receives.
This isn’t the first time the Many Men rapper has sung the praises of the English actress. During an appearance on Conan O’Brien’s TBS talk show in 2018, he shared a memorable encounter with Mirren in the south of France, where he was struck by her captivating gaze and confidence. Conan playfully prodded 50 Cent, asking if he would pursue Mirren if Hackford were not in the picture, to which the rapper respectfully declined, expressing that he wouldn’t make a move while Hackford is still around.
Helen Mirren and Taylor Hackford’s love story began on the set of the 1985 film White Nights, and they tied the knot in 1997. 50 Cent, on the other hand, has been celebrating the 20th anniversary of his debut album, Get Rich or Die Tryin, with his Final Lap Tour, performing in various locations across North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia.
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There are roughly 200 islands sitting just off the Krabi coastline, some are small rocks jutting out of the sea, some are quite a lot larger but still remain uninhabited and some are large islands with many inhabitants living a normal life. You can rent a boat from Krabi town or Ao Nang and explore the islands on your own if you are a keen sailor. Alternatively you can rent a boat that comes with a guide so that you can relax whilst everything is taken care of. The best time of year to go is between November and April to avoid any unpredictable weather.

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Has the neo-functionalism been ” defeated ” in the debate about European integration theories? Since the 1960’s the neo-functionalism has been submitted to criticism and debated among the academics of European studies. Parts of the discourse have been based on arguments that neo-functionalism is not a theory. However, the debate still continues in 2010´s as the European Union is further developing during the ” post-Eurozone crisis period “. This study is limited to and based on the several articles discussing the ” pros and cons ” , advantages and disadvantages, relevance and irrelevance of the neo-functionalism within the framework of regional integration. The study discusses thematically in several cases the questions regarding the current discourse, exploring the arguments about possibilities for the theory of neo-functionalism to be modified. One of the findings is that neo-functionalism can be combined with the theory of federalism, as well as that the theory can be used for research relating the regional integration in general. Therefore I argue in the study that neo-functionalism, despite its problems and perceived shortcomings, still presents a relevant, reliable and useful theory for the regional integration research.
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The Ravens Were Inches Away From A Miracle
The Baltimore Ravens are far from a one-man show.
Of course, Lamar Jackson is by far their best player, and him being on the field improves their chances of winning by a significant margin.
But John Harbaugh’s defense and running game should also get plenty of credit for helping the Ravens reach the playoffs without their starting quarterback on the field for the final five weeks of the season.
Also, fans should give Tyler Huntley plenty of love.
He did his best Lamar Jackson impersonation when able to play, scrambling his way into big gains and finding the open guy when he needed to throw.
More than that, Huntley was just inches away from putting up a miracle not once but twice in their Wild Card Round game versus the Cincinnati Bengals, but luck just wasn’t on their side last night.
First, Huntley got the football stripped just short of the goal line, and Bengals DE Sam Hubbard took it all the way back for a 98-yard touchdown.
Then, he still had another chance to even things up and force overtime, throwing a Hail Mary at the end of the game that seemingly slipped right through the receiver’s hands.
Goodness… Ravens were that close to getting the Hail Mary. pic.twitter.com/72oLb6Rd2l
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The Ravens were nine-point underdogs on the road against a tough divisional rival, so for them to still be in a position to tie the game on the final play sure speaks volumes of their resiliency.
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It’s easy to get comfortable. Life is filled with routines and expectations. We know the stuff that fills our craziest days. We know our capacity to accomplish. Or do we …
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A sensing system utilizing a standard optical fiber as a distributed sensor for the detection and localization of mechanical vibrations is presented. Vibrations can be caused by various external factors, like moving people, cars, trains, and other objects producing mechanical vibrations that are sensed by a fiber. In our laboratory we have designed a sensing system based on the Φ-OTDR (phase sensitive Optical Time Domain Reflectometry) using an extremely narrow laser and EDFAs.
In recent years organic semiconductors have been given attention in the field of active materials for gas sensor applications. In the paper the investigations of the optoelectronic sensor structure of ammonia were presented. The sensor head consists of polyaniline and Nafion layers deposited on the face of the telecommunication optical fiber. The elaborated sensor structure in the form of Fabry-Perot interferometer is of the extremely small dimension its thickness is of the order of 1 um. Many sensor structures of diffierent combinations of the polyaniline and Nafion layers were constructed and investigated. The optimal solution seems to be the structures with small number of polianiline layers (up to three).


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"If you want to know what the life of a typical police hostage negotiator is all about, reading this book is well worth your time." -Gary W. Noesner, Chief, FBI Crisis Negotiation Unit (ret.), Author: Stalling for Time: My Life as an FBI Hostage Negotiator
In his first book, Fight or Flight
, Dr. Andrew Young gave readers an up-close-and-personal look into the lives and work of police crisis/hostage negotiators through riveting accounts from his own experiences of tense and potentially tragic encounters with desperate, disturbed, and/or suicidal individuals. His new book, When Every Word Counts
, continues in the same vein with an additional set of "you are there" personal stories from the frontlines of crisis/hostage negotiation.
Passion and compassion lie at the heart of these stories; Dr. Young vividly illustrates not only the passion that law enforcement personnel, and especially crisis/hostage negotiators, have for their work, but also their genuine and deep compassion for everyone caught up in a crisis situation, including the "subject" at the epicenter of the crisis. It is this compassion that is the distinctive strength and power of When Every Word Counts
because it unveils a side of law enforcement and crisis/hostage negotiation that people outside the profession generally know little of and rarely see. When Every Word Counts
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GMCD 7236 – Lincoln Windows – Music by Philip Wilby
The Choir of Lincoln College Oxford, Tom Lydon – Conductor, Philip Smith – Organ
Classics Today Thursday January 02 03
English composer Philip Wilby (b. 1949) writes in a many-faceted style that snatches bits from Howells, Britten, and others of the early-ish to mid-20th-century who practiced a manner of choral writing based on natural English-language rhythms and harmonic structures that are decidedly tonal but judiciously spiced with the flavors of atonality. He’s managed to cobble harmonic and melodic structures that are both appealingly accessible and practical. His Lincoln Windows is a seven-part work based on the scenes depicted in the “large-scale painted window” in Oxford University’s Lincoln Chapel. The scenes, juxtaposing Old Testament events with their New Testament counterparts–Christ’s nativity and Adam’s creation; the Last Supper and the rite of the Passover; Christ’s ascension and the ascension of Elijah, and so forth–are portrayed with choral expositions and spoken narration of both Biblical texts and those drawn from the writings or sermons of three 17th-century religious figures, namely Lancelot Andrewes, John Donne, and Jeremy Taylor. As performed by the outstanding Choir of Lincoln College and organist Philip Smith, this substantial (22-minute) cycle shows the work of a thoughtful and highly skilled composer who knows not only England’s vast and revered choral tradition but also how to make choral church music come alive today. There’s drama, sumptuous vocal writing, and a fine integration of the various components of speech, ensemble singing, and organ.
Although the three organ solo pieces are based on well-known Anglican hymn tunes, even if you’re familiar with the originals you won’t recognize them in these highly abstract, “atmospheric” recastings. However, you’ll find yourself on firmer ground with the charming Goldfinch Carol (recalling the medieval legend of this bird’s ominous appearance at Christ’s birth), the richly beautiful harmonies of Sonnet (its text from Mark Jarman’s collection of Unholy Sonnets), and the pleasingly, comfortably new setting of Isaac Watts’ beloved hymn “When I survey the wondrous cross”. The sound, captured not in the Lincoln Chapel but rather at Oxford’s Exeter College (taking advantage of that venue’s excellent organ and ideal acoustics) is full-bodied yet detailed, clear, and vibrant. Not only does this release give due attention to a worthy contemporary composer, but it also makes me want to immediately hear this choir’s other recordings–O Magnum Mysterium, Good Friday, Peace in our Time, and Magnificat (all on Guild).


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It’s that time of year again… Many people take the time away from their jobs to do some traveling and to capture great fall sceneries. For me, the fall has always been quite a busy time. This year’s no different. After completing my PhD. degree I have to start from scratch away from the university. Unfortunately, the traveling to great locations to capture fall colors had to be postponed once again. Starting a new business project consumes enormous amount of time.
I’ve tried to capture at least some fall colors close to home. I don’t think the fall season is particularly pretty in my area. The forests aren’t old or tall enough in this area and the colors aren’t as vibrant. Nevertheless, the fall season provide some beauty here as well. I focused mostly on details (intimate scenes and details) and used my Canon 70-200 f2,8L telephoto zoom for most of the photos.
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39% Give Obama Positive Marks for Economic Fairness, 39% Say Poor
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
President Obama made income inequality the central issue of last month's State of the Union address, but voters give the president only slightly better marks now when it comes to his handling of issues related to economic fairness.
A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 39% of Likely U.S. Voters think the president is doing a good or excellent job in this area. That's up from 37% in December but still down from 42% a year ago. However, just 39% also say the president is doing a poor job when it comes to economic fairness, down five points from two months ago and his lowest negative in a year. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
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Partial lockdown to continue to contain the COVID-19 pandemic
First case: 16 March 2020
Total cases: 3,989 (as of 19 August 2020)
Total deaths: 79
Schools: Phased opening of schools since 6 July.
Borders/Flights: Only cargo, returning citizens and legal residents allowed to enter the country since 27 March. Some land border posts closed, including Sicunisa, Gege, Lundzi, Sandlane, Bulembu and Nsalitje.
Containment measures: Domestic travel allowed only for seeking/providing essential services; 14-day self-quarantine required for those who had contact with symptomatic people.
As of 19 August, the number of people who contracted COVID-19 reached 3,989, according to WHO. With a faster increase in cases since mid-May, the Government extended on 20 June the State of Emergency. Since 12 June, most businesses were allowed to gradually resume activities, except for liquor outlets and those falling within COVID-19 hotspots. The Government announced that the reopening of schools would be postponed until at least 6 July. The first phase involved the opening of Form 5s (Grade 7s) and completing classes in tertiary institutions. The Government announced on 4 July new measures and interventions, including re-opening of more business from 13 July, and places of worship from 19 July. With an increase in the number of reported deaths due to pre-existing medical conditions, such as diabetes, cardiac disease and asthma, the public (especially males) has been urged to ensure they have medical check-ups regularly. There are reports of violent interactions with the police as the country continues to enforce COVID-19 measures. At least 67 people, were arrested on 12 August in the capital Manzini, as the Manzini Disaster Management Task Team cracked down on traders who were not complying with COVID-19 guidelines.
Since 27 March, only cargo, returning citizens and legal residents have been allowed to enter the country. To prevent the spread of the virus, the country is continuously assessing the point of entries for importers and exporters of goods. Patients who knowingly expose others to coronavirus may be arrested and prosecuted for attempted murder or murder. Refusal to quarantine, the spread of false information or failure in complying with COVID-19 Regulations will be punished by up to five years in prison or a fine not exceeding 25,000 Emalangeni (around US$1,300), depending on the offence.
The containment measures are reportedly exacerbating pre-existing humanitarian needs in Eswatini. There are reports of increasing hunger in some communities, including Kwaluseni Township, in the Manzini District, where most of the population reportedly lost their incomes with the closure of factories. Across the country, more than 11,000 vulnerable children have reportedly been left without their main nutritional daily meal, following the closure of all Government’s Neighbourhood Care Points, where they previously received two meals a day, according to media reports. The situation has compounded the closure of schools and the interruption of the school feeding scheme. The Ministry of Health encouraged farmers to embark on the production of maize, beans, vegetables and other food crops during the winter season.
The IMF approved US$110.4 million in emergency financial assistance under the Rapid Financing Instrument to support the authorities’ efforts in addressing the severe economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.


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Stewart wins charity race for 3rd time
ROSSBURG, Ohio -- Tony Stewart won his own dirt-track charity race in dominating fashion on Wednesday.
Stewart overtook Kenny Wallace on the 13th lap and never looked back to capture the Gillette Young Guns Prelude to a Dream for the second year in a row.
Clint Bowyer finished second, and Kyle Busch was third.
Twenty-two drivers in late-model stock cars competed in the 30-lap contest.
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It’s NAB Show 2017
We’re going to this year’s NAB Show 2017 in Las Vegas! Well Mikey and Brian are going. I’m staying behind at the office to hold down the fort. I mean it could be fun right? Right?
There’s going to be so much video and VR tech on display this year! Mikey and Brian will be on the front lines at the Las Vegas Convention Center floor from April 22 – 27. They’ll be witnessing all the new gadgets and toys, we as filmmakers are dying to see. Brian will be taking photos and video of the week long business trip, and we’ll post them afterwards on the Facebook.
Free Stuff at the Cinema Spice Shop
Mikey has promised his subscribers if they see him at the NAB Show, they’ll have access to anything on the www.cinemaspice.net/shop for free! So if you’re going to be at the NAB Show keep a look out for him. He’ll be wearing our signature Cinema Spice T-Shirt. You should follow him on Twitter @longlivemikey, for more updates on what exhibits he’ll be attending. Follow us on twitter as well @cinema_spice, because that would be cool too.
I will be posting NAB Show highlights on our Facebook page and Twitter account, so you will be in the loop on what’s going on and what video tech to keep an eye out for. I can’t wait to see what’s in store for us, and I will be writing more blogposts over the spring/summer season so you guys can stay up to date on the company.
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New partnership in the field of sensor technology
A partnership has been formed between two important exponents in the field of sensor technology: Gas Sensing Solutions Ltd and Pewatron AG. The highly reliable, cutting-edge gas sensors manufactured by Gas Sensing Solutions in Scotland are now available in Germany, Switzerland and Austria through Pewatron. Customers profit from experience in application, expert advice and quick delivery times
“We are delighted to form this partnership with Pewatron which provides us with the platform to expand our business into Europe” says Alan Henderson, founder of Gas Sensing Solutions. “Our range of products is tailored to meet the requirements of industrial safety, building control, horticultural, food processing, medical and many other market sectors.” The Gas Sensing Solutions sensors are installed into a number of industrial and safety applications utilising the unique low power, rugged, long life, solid state technology. GSS also develops and manufactures Mid IR LEDs which they incorporate into their Carbon Dioxide sensors providing unique low power, high speed and fast response.
Safety combined with experience and expertise in application and consultation: The Gas Sensing Solutions team has extensive practical experience that directly benefits products and their users. PEWATRON itself has more than twenty years’ experience in the field of gas sensors and is continuously developing its business operations in key areas. The sales team is effective and efficient in assisting customers with the development of products based on gas sensors. With its outstanding customer service, high product quality and fantastic reliability Pewatron has established a strong reputation throughout Europe.
New perspectives for customers: “By forging a partnership with Gas Sensing Solutions in Germany and Switzerland, we are providing our customers with new opportunities,” says Thomas Röttinger, CEO of PEWATRON. He’s referring to the extensive range of sensor technology products which is set to grow even more and highlights another point: “The cooperation with Gas Sensing Solutions is another corner stone in offering our customers a full range of innovate and competitive gas sensors for all gas measurement applications our customers are engaged with.”

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The Kentucky Wildcats have been deemed too young and too immature to live up to the hype that has been bestowed upon them, but if you take a close look, you will see signs of maturity in this young squad.
Kentucky was beaten badly on the boards in a loss to Baylor last Friday, which was the start of the “they’re too young” talk, but they bounced back in a big way by making an improvement on their previous weakness: rebounding. That seems like a sign of maturity to me.
Kentucky not only dominated the glass, they made an in-game adjustment on the defensive end that also showed that the Wildcats are starting to piece it all together. They were getting beaten in the first half on ball-screens, but they switched everything in the second half. That led to a lot of long jumpers for Boise State and helped aid Kentucky in their 70-55 victory.
All the long jumpers by Boise led to a lot of rebounds for Kentucky, and with Andrew Harrison running the point, that meant a lot of fast breaks. With Willie Cauley-Stein having the foot-speed to switch with any position on the floor, there were no disadvantages for Kentucky. In the rare occasions when Cauley-Stein got beat, he has arms the length of the equator, and was able to block shots from behind, with nine to be exact.
The Wildcats will have a size and athleticism advantage against almost every team in the country. We all know they have the talent. You don’t get a five-star rating as a high school recruit by being a bum. But these are all kids; they are young and don’t like to listen or do what their told, just like all other youngsters in the world. The progress that this team has made from their loss to Baylor is so evident, and that was only four days ago.
When we go back and look at the team that lost to Michigan State, we can safely say this isn’t the same team.
With each passing month, week, game and practice, a team can get better or worse. No team stays the same. You can honestly say that this team is getting better. Take the end of the first half and beginning of the second half for example: Kentucky took five straight shots in the paint that led to easy buckets or free throws. When the game was within five points, they stopped chucking from the outside even though James Young was on fire in the first half, and they took the ball to the rim.
In the second half when Boise started to shut down the Kentucky transition game, the Wildcats went in the post to Julius Randle, where he either used his size and skill advantage to score, or passed out of a double-team to an open teammate.
Against Michigan State, this team played too much one-on-one, didn’t get their teammates involved, didn’t move the ball and forced long shots. Against Baylor, they played with a lack of desire or urgency, and both of those immature acts were corrected and nowhere to be found against Boise.
Kentucky was faced with adversity and found a way to overcome it. They improved in both instances. If that isn’t a sign of maturity, I don’t know what is. There isn’t much that John Calipari can do about his team being young, but as long as they keep growing and progressing, we can drop the immature tag concerning this team.
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Two MILLION square miles to be searched, 26 countries involved - and still not a trace of Flight MH370: hunt for the missing plane stretches from Kazakhstan to Southern Ocean
- Kazakhstan says there was no 'unsanctioned use' of its air space
- Malaysia appealed for radar data and search planes to help the hunt
- Some 26 countries have answered the call, including the U.S. and France
- Australian PM Tony Abbott agreed to help after talking to Malaysia's leader
- Six Australians were on board the flight carrying 239 passengers
- India rejects fear it could have been intended target of 9/11-style attack
- Indian security sources 'rubbish' idea that plane flew near an Indian city
- Searchers still don't know if the aircraft has come down on land or sea
- Total area now being examined amounts to 28million square miles
- That is equivalent to twice the size of Africa or a tenth of the planet
Australia has taken the lead in the hunt for the missing Boeing 777 over the southern Indian Ocean as the list of countries providing assistance rose to 26 today.
The move came as Malaysia's transport minister Hishammuddin Hussein revealed that two million square miles still need to be searched.
Malaysia has appealed for radar data and search planes to help in the unprecedented hunt through a vast area of Asia stretching north-west into Kazakhstan.
It said searches have begun in both the northern and southern corridors of a vast swathe of Asia where the jet may have ended up.
The Malaysian government has revealed an investigation indicates the jet was deliberately diverted and flew for several hours after leaving its scheduled flight path.
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A huge area spanning the rainforests of South East Asia and the republics of former Soviet Union is now part of the investigation into the fate of Flight MH370
Investigators say Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 was deliberately diverted and its communications equipment switched off shortly after take-off during an overnight flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing on March 8.
Suspicion has fallen on anyone on board the plane with aviation experience, in particular the pilot Captain Zaharie Ahmad Shah and co-pilot.
Today, the airline said it believes the co-pilot Fariq Hamid spoke the jet's final words to ground controllers.
Malaysian police confiscated a flight simulator from the home of the pilot on Saturday and also visited the home of the co-pilot, in what Malaysia's police chief Khalid Abu Bakar said was the first visit to their homes.
The government issued a statement today contradicting that account by saying that police first visited the pilots' homes on March 9, the day after the flight.
Malaysian Defense Minister Hishammuddin Hussein also said at a news conference that finding the plane was still the main focus, and he did not rule out finding it intact.
'The fact that there was no distress signal, no ransom notes, no parties claiming responsibility, there is always hope,' Hishammuddin said.
Meanwhile, researchers from Slade.com have pinpointed 634 runways where the plane could have landed in the area being searched.
Today it was revealed Britain and France are now among the countries providing help along with Australia, which will take responsibility for the 'southern vector'.
Residents of Boeung Kak Lake light candles to spell 'MH370' during a Buddhist ceremony, praying for the missing Malaysia Airlines MH370, in Phnom Penh
Family members of passengers onboard Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 vote to talk directly to Malaysian government's representatives
Malaysian Defence Minister and acting Transport Minister Hishamuddin Hussin shows north and south corridor maps
Malaysian Defence Minister and acting Transport Minister Hishamuddin Hussin during a media conference today
Captured: Airport security CCTV of Zaharie Ahmad Shah, pilot of Malaysia Boeing 777 Airlines flight
CCTV footage captures Captain Zaharie Ahmad Shah, pilot of the Boeing 777 flight, being frisked while walking through security at Kuala Lumpar International Airport
French investigators arrived to lend expertise from the two-year search for an Air France jet that crashed into the Atlantic Ocean in 2009.
'It's very different from the Air France case. The Malaysian situation is much more difficult,' Jean Paul Troadec, a special adviser to France's aviation accident investigation bureau, said in Kuala Lumpur.
Kazakhstan said it had not detected any 'unsanctioned use' of its air space by any planes on March 8, making it unlikely that a missing Malaysia Arlines jetliner could have been diverted along a northern route via Thailand.
The flight could hypothetically have reached the Central Asian nation's air space, but it would have been detected there, the Kazakh Civil Aviation Committee said in a detailed statement.
THE COUNTRIES ANSWERING MALAYSIA'S CALL FOR HELP
The countries helping the hunt for missing flight MH370 are:
Malaysia, Australia, Bangladesh, Brunei, China, France, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Myanmar, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Turkmenistan, UAE, UK, U.S., Uzbekistan and Vietnam.
Assistance requested from all these countries, where applicable, is radar and satellite information, land, sea and aerial search operations and search and rescue action plans of those countries.
Malaysia Airlines planes had made nine regular flights to and from Europe over Kazakhstan's territory on March 8, it said.
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott told parliament that he agreed to take the lead in scouring the southern Indian Ocean for the 'ill-fated aircraft' during a conversation today with Malaysia's leader Najib Razak.
Abbott, who revealed he had no information that the flight may have come close to Australia, said he was responding to a request from Mr Razak.
'He asked that Australia take responsibility for the search on the southern vector, which the Malaysian authorities now think was one possible flight path for this ill-fated aircraft,' Abbott told parliament.
'I agreed that we would do so. I offered the Malaysian prime minister additional maritime surveillance resources which he gratefully accepted.'
Abbott said the defence chiefs of Australia and Malaysia were discussing how to implement the arrangement.
'Australia will do its duty in this matter. It will do our duty to ensure that our search and rescue responsibilities are maintained and upheld,' he said.
'And we will do our duty to the families of the 230 people on that aircraft who are still absolutely devastated by their absence and who are still profoundly, profoundly saddened by this as yet unfathomed mystery.'
Asked earlier whether Australian agencies had detected the plane close to Australia, given its western coast borders the Indian Ocean, Abbott said: 'I don't have any information to that effect.
'But all of our agencies that could possibly help in this area are scouring their data to see if there's anything that they can add to the understanding of this mystery,' he told reporters.
Australia has two Orion surveillance aircraft assisting with the search for the plane, which was en route to Beijing when it disappeared. Abbott said one of those had now been redeployed to the Indian Ocean.
Footage: Co-pilot Fariq Hamid who was also searched before the pair walked onto the plane
Co-pilot Fariq Hamid is frisked by security at Kuala Lumpar International Airport before the flight took off
BRITAIN'S ROLE IN THE HUNT
The UK was included in a list of countries helping out in the search today.
Here is what the Foreign and Commonwealth Office said: 'A senior team from its Air Accidents Investigation Branch has been deployed to Kuala Lumpur.
'The AAIB offered its assistance to the Malaysian authorities as the investigation body for the state of manufacture of the engines. This is the normal procedure for any incident involving an aircraft with UK manufactured engines.
'The means there will be expertise on the ground in the region for when the aircraft is discovered and the Malaysian authorities move rapidly into the investigation phase.
'The AAIB team's first task will be to bring themselves up to speed on the facts as known at this stage, and to consult with the Malaysian investigation experts.'
Six Australians were on board the commercial flight carrying 239 passengers and crew which vanished on March 8 in a busy Southeast Asian sky, and relatives have clung to hope that their loved ones may still be alive.
'I haven't got a clue what is going on, but maybe they have been hijacked and that gives me hope,' David Lawton, whose brother Bob was aboard MH370, told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation on Monday.
'In this day and age and the technology we have you would think they would be able to find it, but no, apparently they can't.
'I don't blame anybody for it, I just want to know what their fate was,' he added.
Abbott said the incident could lead to changes in how aircraft are tracked.
'I think that there will be a lot of analysis done of this particular event which thus far remains deeply, deeply mysterious,' he said.
'And I think there will be a lot of lessons learnt, and I dare say some of those lessons will involve the tracking of aircraft.'
Australia already had two AP-3C Orion aircraft involved in the search, one of them looking north and west of the remote Cocos Islands.
Malaysian authorities have said the satellite signal or 'ping' received from the jet carrying 239 people more than seven hours after it took off shows that it also may have entered a northern corridor stretching over land from south-east Asia north-west into central Asia.
Probe: Police in Malaysia searched the home of pilot Zaharie Ahmad Shah (left) and Fariq Abdul Hamid (right) after officials confirmed the plane was taken over by a 'deliberate act'
Peter Chong (left) with best friend Captain Zaharie Ahmad Shah (right), pilot of the missing Malaysia Airlines plane. He is pictured in a T-shirt with a Democracy is Dead slogan as police investigate claims he could have hijacked the plane as an anti-government protest
Meanwhile, India has rejected suggestions that it could have been the intended target of a 9/11-style attack by the missing jet.
As Prime Minister Manmohan Singh promised maximum assistance in the massive hunt for Flight 370, India's foreign minister said it was vital that the mystery over its fate was cleared up.
But asked by the CNN-IBN network about suggestions that the plane was hijacked with the aim of flying it into an Indian city, Foreign Minister Salman Khurshid replied: 'I don't think we have gone that far.'
The speculation was fuelled by former U.S. deputy secretary of state Strobe Talbott who tweeted that the 'direction, fuel load and range now lead some to suspect hijackers planned a 9/11-type attack on an Indian city'.
His comments over the weekend have been widely picked up by the Indian media and Khurshid said people needed answers to allay their fears.
'We hope to come to some conclusion that is both credible and reassuring,' he said.
Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh promised maximum assistance in the massive hunt for Flight 370
The Times of India said security sources had 'rubbished' the idea that the plane could have got anywhere close to an urban centre and insisted it would have been detected by a naval base on the Andaman islands, more than 1,000 kilometres (600 miles) off the Indian mainland.
'There is no way our military radars would have missed the airliner as it flew over Andaman Sea, as there is high traffic around that time,' one military intelligence source told the paper.
The U.S.-led NATO mission in Afghanistan meanwhile said it was not looking for the missing plane there, and Islamabad's Civil Aviation Authority said the flight never appeared on Pakistani radar.
Indian ships and planes scoured the seas off the sprawling Andamans archipelago last week but they suspended their search on Sunday as they awaited fresh instructions from Malaysian authorities.
'Operations are suspended as of now, everything is grounded,' Indian Navy spokesman D.K. Sharma said.
'Malaysian authorities will now decide and tell us where to go. They have asked us to be on standby for now. We are awaiting further instructions. Once we have them, we will move.'
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak confirmed that the plane could have travelled, undetected, for a further seven hours
The final picture: The missing jet is pictured here in February this year above Polish airspace
Prime Minister Singh's office said that his Malaysian counterpart Najib Razak, in a phone call late Sunday, had requested 'technical assistance from Indian authorities in corroborating the possible paths that the missing Malaysian airliner might have taken'.
Singh 'assured all possible assistance from concerned Indian authorities', the office said in a statement.
A huge area spanning the rainforests of South East Asia and the landscapes of former Soviet Union republics is now part of the investigation into the fate of Flight MH370, which set out nine days ago on a routine flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing.
Excruciatingly for the families of the 239 people on board, searchers from 25 nations still have no idea whether the aircraft has come down on land or sea.
But experts have concluded that it was hijacked or sabotaged by someone with knowledge of the controls – and from the moment it swerved away from its path could have headed south into the southern Indian Ocean or north in a gentle curve to Central Asia.
The plane’s last signal, which was picked up by a satellite orbiting more than 22,000 miles above the Indian Ocean, placed it along one of two arcs – referred to as air corridors.
One runs from the southern border of Kazakhstan in Central Asia to northern Thailand.
The other runs from near Jakarta, Indonesia, to the Indian Ocean, some 1,000 miles off Australia’s west coast.
The authorities believe the last signals picked up by satellite could possibly have been transmitted when the plane was on land – and yesterday, after a fruitless hunt of oceans to the east and west of Malaysia, authorities in Kuala Lumpur announced that searches have begun across 11 different countries.
The ‘straight line’ distance from the most southerly point of the search, in the southern Indian Ocean, to the most northerly area in Central Asia is an enormous 6,000 miles.
And in a remarkable development, Indian officials have suggested that the jet could have ‘slipped through’ radar gaps on its way over the ocean.
Rear Admiral Sudhir Pillai explained: ‘We have many radar systems operating in this area. Nothing was picked up, but it’s possible that the military radars were switched off as we operate on an “as required” basis.’
And senior Indian Air Force and Navy officers have admitted there are a ‘few gaps’ in the country’s civil and military radar networks, a measure which keeps costs down – although they stressed that it would be ‘virtually impossible’ for it to have crossed into Indian air space and remain undetected.
The same applies to Pakistan, which has led some to believe that the jet did not get as far as the subcontinent.
If it did not plunge into the Indian Ocean, the plane could have landed on an airstrip long enough to accommodate a Boeing 777 – a required distance of 5,000ft, or almost a mile.
US radio station WNYC has put together a list of 634 runways that meet this criteria in the flying range from Kuala Lumpur of the missing jet – with some located in far-flung destinations such as Mongolia and Yap in Micronesia.
Malaysian transport minister Hishammuddin Hussein said yesterday that the search had become ‘even more difficult’.
He added: ‘This is a significant recalibration. What we’re doing here may change aviation history.’
Hishammuddin Hussain added that the number of countries involved in the operation had increased from 14 to 25.
China loses patience with Malaysia over hunt for missing flight MH370 and warns it must 'immediately' step up the operation
- It came after China's ambassador met Malaysia's foreign minister
- China called for Malaysia to 'provide more thorough, accurate information'
- China does not reveal if it is searching Tibet and Xinjiang region
- About two-thirds of the passengers on board the flight were Chinese
China has showed its growing impatience with Malaysia over the hunt for missing jet MH370 and warned it must 'immediately' expand the search.
As the list of countries involved in the hunt rose to 26, China's Foreign Ministry said Malaysia needs to clarify the scope of the operation which now covers an area the size of Africa.
Meanwhile, Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said at a regular briefing in Beijing that China's ambassador to Malaysia met Malaysia's foreign minister on Monday.
Chinese relatives of passengers aboard a missing Malaysia Airlines plane leave a hotel room after attending a briefing in Beijing
Anxious wait: Chinese relatives of passengers aboard a missing Malaysia Airlines are still waiting to find out happened to their loved ones
No trace of the plane has been found more than a week after it vanished but investigators believe it was diverted by someone with deep knowledge of the plane and commercial navigation.
Satellite data suggests the plane could be anywhere in either of two vast arcs: one stretching from northern Thailand to Kazakhstan, or a southern arc from Indonesia into the Indian Ocean west of Australia.
'Of course search and rescue efforts have become even harder now, and the area is much bigger,' Hong said. 'We hope that Malaysia can provide more thorough, accurate information to countries participating.'
Hong declined to comment when asked if China is checking into the backgrounds of the Chinese passengers on board in search of suspicious histories.
He declined to say whether China is searching over Tibet and the western region of Xinjiang for the jet, or whether China has ruled out that the plane entered its airspace.
Malaysian investigators are trawling through the backgrounds of the pilots, crew and ground staff who worked on the missing Boeing 777-200ER for clues as to why someone on board flew it perhaps thousands of miles off course.
Today, Malaysian Transport Minister Hishammuddin Hussein reiterated his country is doing all it can and finding the jet is its 'first priority'.
He also repeated Malaysia's rejection of suggestions it is holding information back.
HOW COUNTRIES HAVE RESPONDED TO THE HUNT FOR MH370
Malaysia, which is co-ordinating the search, has deployed about 18 aircraft and 27 ships, including the submarine support vessel MV Mega Bakti, which can detect objects at a depth of up to 3,280ft (1,000m).
Australia has sent two AP-3C Orion aircraft, one of which is searching the waters to the north and west of the Cocos Islands. Australia's defence department is refusing to say whether Malaysia has asked Australia to divulge any radar information, but Prime Minister Tony Abbott said all Australian agencies 'are scouring their data to see if there's anything they can add to the understanding of this mystery'.
An official with the Chinese Civil Aviation Authority says the missing plane did not enter Chinese airspace. The Chinese Defence Ministry and Foreign Ministry did not immediately respond to questions on radar information. China has deployed nine navy ships and civilian patrol vessels and a variety of fixed wing and rotary aircraft, along with a team of experts dispatched to Malaysia.
A P-8A Poseidon, the most advanced long-range anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare aircraft in the world, has been searching in the Indian Ocean. The US Navy has also deployed the destroyer USS Kidd with two MH-60R helicopters.
Indonesian air force spokesman Hadi Tjahjanto says military radars on Sumatra island found no trace of the jetliner and that data requested by the Malaysian government had been handed over. He says that search efforts have shifted from the Malacca Strait to the corridor stretching from northern Sumatra to the Indian Ocean.
The director-general of the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority, Muhammed Yousaf, says radar recordings shared with Malaysia found no sign of the jetliner.
India put its search operations in the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal on hold this weekend and continues to co-ordinate with Malaysia about possible new search areas.
Royal Thai Air Force spokesman Montol Suchookorn says the Thai military gave its radar data to Malaysia on March 10 and has not received any additional requests. The Royal Thai Navy suspended its search mission in the Gulf of Thailand and South China Sea on Saturday.
Other nations involved are Bangladesh, Brunei, Burma, France, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, New Zealand, the Philippines, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, the UK, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam.
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