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This article includes some tips from fellow multipassionate ‘scanners’ (or multipotentialites) on how they are combining their interests to create a great life. Barbara Sher describes scanners as follows: “Unlike those people who seem to find and be satisfied with one area of interest, you’re genetically wired to be interested in many things, and that’s exactly what you’ve been trying to do.” This is how six different scanners from around the world are combining their interests (and their passing passions) into a satisfying life.
“This year I sat down and listed all the things I wanted to do. I needed to make money whilst at the allotment, making art and walking the dog and doing something in the community. As a result, I’m dyeing local wool using natural dyes found in local plants and asking people to weave small patches on 3d printed looms. These are being joined together to make a blanket of colours throughout the year. I hope this will show the true value of artisan made pieces, and encourage makers to charge fairly for their work. I’m blogging about the process so if someone has one of my baskets they can follow the wool right back to the dyepot or farm. An unexpected side effect is that people recognise my degree in Computing and I’ve been asked to build websites for other people, something I enjoy and a useful supplement!” – Caroline Finnigan from happymakes.org
“I have a photography website – this lets me code, design, write, photograph, research, market, sell prints – tons of skills everyday! I also quit work earlier this year to travel – I get to learn language, eat new foods and fruit, learn how a new city and transit system works, everything is new and a challenge all the time.”– Shimona Carvalho from www.sidecarphoto.co
“By alternating most interests for 2 hrs a day. By building my lifestyle on the foundation of travel (first by emigrating to Australia then by house sitting) so that provides heaps of excitement and thus other projects become ‘fillers‘”. – Marianne
“I found a good-enough job that is more than good enough: while it pays well enough to keep me alive and fund my side interests, it also allows me to pursue interests at work and to switch interests every few years. Because it’s only a 9-5, 5-day-a-week job, it leaves plenty of time to do other things that I want to do, such as tutoring high school students, volunteer travel, designing board games, paint, train to be a yoga instructor, teach photography, coach rowing, and so on. Naturally, I don’t do everything at the same time, and pick up new interests while dropping or rediscovering old ones. I love doing things that allow multiplying of interests, for example tutoring high school students means getting to sharpen my science, calculus, French, art history, English, social studies, and so on in order to keep up and explain it to someone else. It’s never not both challenging and fascinating.
There are too many things I want to learn and not enough time to learn them all, plus as I age, I have less and less energy after a full day. I don’t have a plan, but when I get a sudden flash and see an opportunity, I jump on it. A few years ago, I decided I wanted to volunteer my photography for an NGO project abroad, so I found an organization that made these connections and was selected to go to Botswana. This year…I’ve got something else that sprung out of my head a few weeks ago that may turn into a 3-week assignment across Canada.
One of the things I discovered about myself is how much I enjoy the adventure of not knowing what’s going to happen next. This is what I enjoy about travel, about meeting new people, about starting on a new interest. I see everything as possible, so it’s only limited by how much I want to pursue.
The way this works for me is to never worry about having to make a living from all of my interests. This way leads to folly for me. I don’t have an entrepreneurial drive to see something through and then keep doing it over and over for years until it starts to see results. I don’t have the ability to pick something to specialise in and become an expert in: no matter how long I continue to photograph, and no matter how much I get paid to, I will always be an amateur.” – Margaux Yiu from margauxyiu.com
” I let myself get excited whenever I find a new passion of mine, I allow myself to fully dive into it, and the really fun part about this is: I never know what things stick and what don’t. It’s like running through a field of flowers while covered in honey and later checking the kind of blossoms sticking to your skin. (That’s a weird image, but let’s pretend it’s pure poetry 😅)” -Steffi from oilonpaper.com
“My life since finding out that I am a scanner has been very interesting; to have learned that it’s not about final stage product as a goal but the learning and enjoying part of the project is a goal. It made me feel confident that I have achieved happiness. It doesn’t have to be complete product to show to others. It’s not only about admiration from the audiance, sometime it only about fulfilment of finding a solution for my projects.
I therefore started to not put pressure on my projects, working on each of them only as much as I feel like and leave it until nextime.
The funny thing is that when I started putting unfinished/in progress projects on FB, it has made people feel like they are joinnung me with my journey, I’ve got question from people on how to make the particular part of the project, which is the kind of question that makes conversation goes on and on. When I posted only the finished product, sometime people have less questions to ask!” – Patrick
Does this idea of building a life that honours all your interests resonate with you? Do any of these tips inspire you? Tell us below!
Hi there! I’m Jade, a creative business owner, art therapist, artist and certified Barbara Sher life coach based in the Inner West of Sydney. I love using art therapy and coaching to help people see themselves and their situations in new ways, and helping others create, connect and work towards their dreams.
If you would like help to design a life that uses all your interests, or work towards a long held dream I can help!
Check out my coaching page for info on how we can work together.


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BREWER, Maine (WABI) - The City of Brewer is changing its trash and recycling services on September 1st.
Trash will now be picked up once a week, and the city is beginning an 'all in one' curbside collection service.
Residents will no longer need to separate recyclables.
New technology at the Coastal Resources plant in Hampden will do the job.
The orange trash bags the city uses will also be replaced with two-dollar orange tags that you can attach to any trash bag.
"Well, we're hoping that it makes it simpler for them to deal with the trash. Collection is going to be weekly. So now they can no longer have to wait two weeks to put out things that they used to put out as recyclables. They can put things now out every week," said Karen Fussell, the city's Finance Director.
The city believes the new system will lower trash costs.

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A rumor surfaced earlier this week, suggesting that Grand Theft Auto 6 would be coming out in 2023.
With Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto V launched across multiple devices between 2013 and 2015, and its Red Dead Redemption 2 released in 2018 and 2019, speculation has turned towards the likely timeline for a sixth entry to the Grand Theft Auto franchise. Cohens noticed that the latest information pointed to the company shifting a spike in marketing spend from FY 2023 to FY 2024, with at least $89.2 million now set aside for that year. That's 10 years after Grand Theft Auto V released which seems like a very long time but makes financial sense to Take-Two.
Take-Two Interactive filed a Form 10-K with the US Securities and Exchange Commission last week (I told you it was boring), which essentially informs the government and investors of planned spending in the years ahead.
Report: GTA VI Launching in 2023
Forecast updates now show that it expects to spend US$89.2m Dollars in FY 2024, versus US$40.9m the year before. In Cohen's analysis, he points out that the same kind of disclosure accurately predicted the launch of Red Dead Redemption 2. What game could call for such a budget?
Rockstar Games / WhatCulture, YouTube GTA V players have seemingly found a teaser for the setting of Rockstar's upcoming release.
Again, this is in line with previous Rockstar and Take-Two strategy.
The Project Americas leak was first shared in a now-deleted Reddit post, with an alleged Rockstar tester claiming that it would revolve around two major cities, Vice City and the Boston-inspired Carcer City. While obviously this isn't a guarantee of Grand Theft Auto VI, it seems like the most plausible explanation and it's also been suggested by analyst Jeff Cohen of investment firm Stephens.
USA coronavirus death toll passes 100,000 mark
The US continues to lead the world for the highest death toll, followed by the United Kingdom, Italy and France, the data shows. However, "to get a COVID-19 vaccine within a year or two. causes me to fear that it won't be widely tested as to side effects".
Search intensifies for 2 missing Okla. children
Search dogs have also been deployed to help police divers who are scouring ponds for any sign of the toddlers. The body was spotted in the river by an off-duty deputy, said Muskogee County Sheriff Chris Elliott.
Rapper Houdini Reportedly Shot and Killed in Toronto
News of Jenkins's death set off a wave of tributes from prominent musicians, including the rappers Tory Lanez and Meek Mill . Note: An earlier version of this article said the deceased male was 16 years old as per initial police reports.


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Published author of romantic historical, adventure and thriller novels
Sally Aviss comes from East Kent, but her love of sailing has taken her to many coastal areas of the British Isles. In addition to her writing, she is a professional classical musician and instrumental teacher.
Each of her novels tells a vivid and original story, giving life to characters with whom the reader can empathise and become completely involved. The settings are rich in period detail, with factual information woven into the storyline, giving colour and authenticity to the narrative.
Sally enjoys going to events and meeting people, selling signed copies of her books and introducing the worlds within them to an ever-expanding readership. She is available for book-signings and talks and has done several of these at various events and bookshops around Kent. In 2015, as a local author, she was invited to give a talk at the Folkestone Book Festival, which can be viewed on YouTube.
Forthcoming events include:
UKCraftFair (Carano Events) Grand Hotel Folkestone (Kent) Sunday, 8th December 2019 10:00 - 16:00
Her novels are published by Ozaru Books and available to buy or order from all good bookshops and online (and UKCraftFairs events).
Cairnmor Trilogy Synopses:
The Call of Cairnmor (Scottish mystery romance):
In the late 1930s, to the remote Scottish Isle of Cairnmor comes a stranger on a quest to solve the mysterious disappearance of two people and their unborn child - the heirs to an unclaimed ship-building fortune. The stranger enlists the help of a local schoolteacher and together they seek the answers to this enigma as well as their own joint destiny. This first novel in the Cairnmor Trilogy moves between the rugged rural isle itself, a quiet country mansion in Oxfordshire, the industrial yards of the Clyde, and the chambers of London lawyers with a climax in the House of Lords.
Changing Times, Changing Tides (World War 2 adventure romance):
War has a habit of interfering with the best-laid plans, and so it was with the Stewart family and their closest friends. Deprived of the opportunity to simply enjoy life on the beautiful isle of Cairnmor, their lives are tossed from London to Singapore, through the turmoil of Dunkirk and D-Day, shaped and changed by the ebb and flow of circumstance and conflict. Later, love appears to triumph, but events move in a totally unexpected direction.
Where Gloom and Brightness Meet (family drama romance):
This final novel in the Cairnmor Trilogy follows the same characters into the late 1960s where different generations contend with infidelity, addiction and even a murder trial. It is a story of heartbreak and redemptive love, of long dead passion remembered and retained in isolation, of unfaltering loyalty and steadfast devotion - a story that also reflects the conflicting attitudes, problems and joys of a liberating era.
Message From Captivity (World War 2 thriller romance):
The daughter of a diplomat is stranded following the German invasion and a linguist is trapped behind enemy lines during the Battle for France. As Europe pursues its inexorable destiny thought the latter half of the Second World War, two individuals find their own fates unknowingly entwined thanks to a book left on a Channel Island beach many years before. Espionage, malice aforethought and romance combine in a story that realistically captures the atmosphere of life under enemy control, a story that will lift the spirits and wrench the heart.
The Girl in Jacks Portrait (contemporary romance)
The vagaries of life can take people in all sorts of directions. Take barrister Callie Martin, for example, struggling to cope with a vocation she doesn’t fully understand or enjoy. And Edie Paignton, about to lose the one thing that is closest to her heart. Or soldier Jamie Rutherford who encounters the girl of his dreams only to see her disappear into the crowd? And what about his architect father Ben, still coming to terms with the loss of his wife? Or Erik van der Waals, the businessman whose studied sophistication hides deep-seated resentment? Not to mention mental health nurse, Sarah Adhabi, who finds hidden strengths when confronted by emotional turmoil.
Six people seeking an escape from their pasts six people who find their lives interconnected and their secrets revealed.
But just who is The Girl in Jack’s Portrait?
The Call of Cairnmor: ...a truly heart-warming story with lovely characters that one can relate to (Inverneill - amazon)
Changing Times, Changing Tides: one of the best reads this year... (Mr C Brownett - amazon)
Where Gloom and Brightness Meet: I loved this third book in the series... (P. Green - amazon)
Message From Captivity: a great story that keeps you guessing to the end (Brenda Burchell - amazon)
Scan it Scan the QR code to be taken to our page on the UKCraftFairs site.

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text: The effects of the duration of cold storage, as well as the concentration, timing, and means of application of a solution containing 25 mg·L-1 each of benzyladenine (BA) and gibberellins (GA4+7) on the postharvest quality of cut Asiatic and Oriental lilies (Lilium sp.) were evaluated. Depending on the cultivar, lower leaves began to turn yellow between 1 and 2 weeks after placing non-cold-stored stems in a 20 °C room illuminated 12 h·d-1 with 8 μmol·m-2·s-1 from cool-white fluorescent lamps. Leaf yellowing continued to progress upward until the end of the vase life. Cold storage (3.3 °C) worsened the leaf disorder, particularly, on the Oriental lily `Stargazer'. The longer the duration of cold storage, the earlier the development of leaf yellowing and the higher the percentage of leaves that were chlorotic. In addition, cold storage induced bud blasting, inhibited flowers from fully opening, and reduced the longevity and fresh weight of open flowers and the vase life of cut stems. Spraying leaves with a solution containing 25 mg·L-1 each of BA and GA4+7 significantly reduced cold-storage-induced leaf yellowing, bud blasting, and vase life of three of the four cultivars tested. The development of leaf yellowing declined with increasing concentration of BA+GA4+7. The susceptibility of `Stargazer' to cold-storage-induced leaf yellowing and bud blasting can be counteracted by a concentration of growth regulators higher than that which was effective for the other cultivars. Timing of the BA+GA4+7 application was not critical, as there were no differences in leaf yellowing or bud development when the solution was sprayed before or after the cold storage. Addition of BA+GA4+7 (0.5 or 2.5 mg·L-1 of each) to the preservative solution or a pulsed treatment in solutions containing 25 mg·L-1 each of BA and GA4+7 for 4 hours prevented leaf yellowing, but increased bud blasting. For practical applications, growth regulators can be sprayed prior to or after cold storage in order to improve the postharvest leaf and flower quality of cut lilies.


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From looking at the specification, it appears as though organic chemistry is on paper 2 and not paper 1. Can someone please confirm as I don't have time to study organic before the 27th.
AS AQA Chemistry Paper 1 Topics Watch
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Yeah, paper 1 is inorganic and some of the physical topics and then paper 2 is organic and physical. Some physical topics can come up in both papers though so be careful.
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Do you know what practicals could come up on the inorganic paper or organic paper? Or is it possible they could all be spread over the two papers? :s

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Laid-off Nortel workers lose benefits
Posted January 17, 2009 4:59 p.m. EST
Updated March 9, 2009 5:12 p.m. EDT
Durham, N.C. — Recently laid-off Nortel worker Robert Miller said he learned from a co-worker that his severance package would be cut off at the end of January.
Miller was among the 1,300 workers laid off by Nortel Networks in late 2008. On Friday, a Nortel spokesman confirmed to WRAL News that the company would cease severance and insurance benefits for laid-off employees Jan. 31.
The announcement came two days after Nortel, which employs some 2,000 people in the Triangle area, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Some former employees said they learned about the change from a telephone call.
“At least have enough respect to tell us upfront that this is what’s going on,” Miller said.
Miller, a data networks worker, started at the telecommunications company in 1985. He was let go in 2002 but rehired in 2003. He was laid off again in December as part of corporate cutbacks.
“They had started outsourcing a lot of work to India,” Miller said.
Since Miller took a severance package after his first lay-off, his most recent package was based on his service since 2003. Miller said he took solace in knowing he would get full pay and benefits, as part of the package, through April.
“Cutting off everybody’s severance…after they laid them off with no notice or anything like that kinda makes me angry,” Miller said.
Company spokesman Jay Barta described the cutbacks as “tough but necessary.”
"As Nortel goes through the restructuring process there will be impacts on employees,” Barta said. “We know this is difficult news for employees whose contributions have been, and continue to be, key to Nortel's innovation. This is a tough but necessary step as we restructure to put Nortel on sound financial footing once and for all."
Those few months of severance pay could be the difference between making it or not, Miller said.
“If I can get a half-way decent paying job, we get to keep our house,” he said.
Analysts say the bankruptcy filing gives Nortel time to restructure but believe more layoffs are inevitable.

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London: Marine scientists have found on Henderson Island, a tiny landmass in the eastern South Pacific, the highest density of anthropogenic debris recorded anywhere in the world, with 99.8% of the pollution plastic.
A report by the Guardian said that the nearly 18 tonnes of plastic piling up on an island that is otherwise mostly untouched by humans have been pointed to as evidence of the catastrophic, “grotesque” extent of marine plastic pollution.
Nearly 38m pieces of plastic were estimated to be on Henderson by researchers from the University of Tasmania and the UK’s Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, weighing a combined 17.6 tonnes.
The majority of the debris – approximately 68% – was not even visible, with as many as 4,500 items per square metre buried to a depth of 10cm. About 13,000 new items were washing up daily.
Jennifer Lavers, of the University of Tasmania’s institute for marine and antarctic studies, told the UK daily the sheer volume of plastic pollution on Henderson had defied her expectations.
Lavers found hundreds of crabs living in rubbish such as bottle caps and cosmetics jars, and has been told of one living inside a doll’s head.
The largest of the four islands of the Pitcairn Island group, Henderson Island is a Unesco World Heritage Listed site and one of the few atolls in the world whose ecology has been practically untouched by humans.
The island exhibits remarkable biological diversity given it covers only 3,700 hectares, with 10 endemic species of plant and four land bird species. Its isolation had, until recently, afforded it protection from most human activities.
The 17.6 tonnes of plastic on Henderson accounted for only 1.98 seconds’ worth of annual production, found the paper – co-written by Lavers with Alexander Bond – published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on Monday.
At the world oceans summit in early March, Indonesia pledged to put up to $1bn a year towards reducing plastic and other waste products polluting its waters, setting a goal of a 70% reduction in marine waste within eight years.


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A scarf and a series of hats. I don't know what hit me this December, but I just couldn't stop knitting hats. I guess it's enough for this winter, although I'm still trying to figure out what hat I could knit for my sister. After that I'll focus on spring knits, I hope.
#1. Stripy scarf. Pattern: Noro Striped Scarf by Jared Flood. I knit this on 5mms, using Lana Grossa Royal Tweed. I had some Royal Tweed in yellow left from my textured tunic and I thought it would be great for a scarf. The other three colours are all shades of brown. I bought a skein in each colour (except for the yellow) and used nearly all of it. The recipient seems to be happy, but I haven't seen him wear it ever since, so I guess this hasn't been such a good colour combination after all.
#2. Xmas hat. Pattern: Robin's Egg Blue Hat by Rachel Iufer. This was knit also on 5mms, using Lana Grossa Bingo (just a bit over 1 skein). This is a very straightforward pattern and really easy to knit. I've seen at least 3 other versions of it on Ravelry by now, but there's no major difference between them. This one was easy to follow and the result is great.
#3. 20's belle. Pattern: Side slipped cloche by Laura Irwin. I still had ca. 1,8 skeins of Cascade Heathers from Cobblestone left and I really like this colour - so I made myself a hat.
#4. Purple braid. Pattern: Sideways Grande Cloche by Laura Irwin who is really a genius. I like her different approach to design. This girl thinks out of the box.
#5. My Unoriginal. Pattern: An Unoriginal Hat by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee. I was totally inspired by annypurls version. That model is beyond cute. My version is a hat for this skiing/snowboarding season. I used Cascade Magnum and did a repeat less of the pattern. You're interested how the snowboarding went? I was totally a butt-dragger the first 2 days, then I hurt my wrists, was sitting on a mountain in the Swiss Alps and was crying out of fear I wouldn't be able to knit anymore.
#6. Red buttons argyle. Pattern: Argyle lace hat by Laura Irwin again. This girl rocks and I will for sure try out her other designs out of Boutique knits. My version turned out to be way slouchier than it is supposed to be (couldn’t quite get the gauge with this yarn, but hey, I wanted to use this one). No modifications done, I think I would do several lace repeats next to each other were I to do it again.
#7. Stripes for him. Pattern: "That chocolate gone straight to your ribs" hat by Leonie Connellan. Again, I used the bits and pieces of Cascade 220 that I still had left from Cobblestone and my Back-2-School vest. He wanted a simple hat, now he's got it. ;-)


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With venture backed startups, its likely the company will need to raise additional capital after a seed or Series A financing. There have been exceptions for sure but that is the most likely outcome, typically be design.
I’ve encouraged founders to work backwards as a method to manage runway.
One thing I wanted to point out this morning is how often a founder will raise less money in a financing than is available or being offered. They don’t love the amount of dilution happening, they can’t justify a higher valuation so end result less capital to protect ownership. I see it all the time.
I can’t blame them. It can be jarring to see 15-25% of your equity going into investors hands.
But in my experience, and in most cases things don’t go as planned. And while I’m proud of our investments with our first three funds having multiple returns, we have seen more than our share of startups that wish they had more runway. I would easily say the majority wish they had more runway.
I realize this may sound self serving as an investor (e.g. “sell us more of your company”) All I can offer is my opinion and observation after seeing this in 80+ startups in our family of companies and many more companies we haven’t invested in.
Threading the needle rarely works.
I’ll end this post with one more piece of unsolicited advice :)
Raising more money doesn’t mean you have to necessarily deploy it any faster.


The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday accused the Election Commission (EC) of working with the BJP to "tamper" EVMs to get the results of the Lok Sabha polls in its favour.
Leaders of 22 opposition parties had met the Election Commission on Tuesday and demanded verification of VVPAT slips of randomly-selected polling stations before the counting of votes begins Thursday. The EC on Wednesday rejected the demand.
"First counting would be done to decide who won the election and after that VVPAT random check would be done," AAP chief spokesperson Saurabh Bhardwaj said.
Saurabh Bhardwaj hit out at the EC's decision, saying it is purposely creating such an atmosphere that "riots are ensured in the country."
"The BJP with the EC is tampering the EVMs. They are saying the results would be delayed because of it, when we waited for so long for result what change would some more time make," Saurabh Bhardwaj told reporters.


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GOOD HOPE (CNS) - A brush fire that erupted today in a mulch pile in
Good Hope burned nearly an acre before firefighters stopped it.
The non-injury blaze was reported about 3:45 p.m. in the 21300 block
of Sharp Road, near Main Street, just north of Highway 74, according to the
Riverside County Fire Department.
The agency said that multiple engine crews were sent to the location
and encountered flames in a field, burning at a slow rate between roads.
No homes or other structures were threatened.
A Cal Fire water-dropping helicopter was called in to make runs on the
brusher, aiding firefighters in halting its advance.
The forward rate of spread was stopped at 4:12 p.m., according to
officials at the scene. The blaze was fully contained a short time later.
The cause of the fire was under investigation.
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Catholic Recipe: Gateau des Rois (1)
- 2 sticks butter or margarine
- 1 1/4 cups icing (confectioners) sugar
- 3/4 cup plain flour
- 3/4 cup ground rice (substitute with flour if unavailable)
- grated rind of 1 lemon
- 6 egg yolks
- 3 egg whites
- 6 tbsp butter or margarine
- 1 1/2 cups icing (confectioners) sugar
- juice of half a lemon
Yield: 1 cake
Prep Time: 1 1/2-2 hours
For Ages: 15+
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Also Called: Twelfth Night Cake
The tradition of a Twelfth Night cake goes back seven hundred years. In England it is mentioned in the royal accounts at the court of Edward II. In France in the thirteenth century the monks of Mont St. Michel are known to have celebrated with a cake known as Gateau des Rois. There are various customs attached to this cake and many recipes for it. However, the main purpose is to choose a king and queen to rule over the party celebrations. This is done by putting a dry bean into the cake. Whoever gets the piece with the bean becomes the king. He then chooses himself a queen. If a lady receives the bean she chooses herself a king. Sometimes a child sits under the table and calls out the name of each person to be served with the next piece of cake. The king and queen are given crowns to wear, all others present choose a ticket from a dish with the name of the character they are to be - such as Sir Gregory Goose, Duchess of Daffodil, Miss Tink-a-Tink, Tom Tough and so on.
In France the Gateau des Rois usually has three kings on top. These can still be bought in French shops. But a cut-out king or even three crowns can be used if you make your own cake. These could be gold for the gift of gold which signifies Jesus' kingship; white for the gift of frankincense which signifies Jesus' holiness; and purple for the gift of myrrh which signifies Jesus' death.
1. Cream together the butter and lemon rind.
2. Beat in the icing sugar.
3. Sift the flour and ground rice together and add one third to the mixture.
4. Add two egg yolks and mix in, then add a further third of the flour and rice mixture. Continue until all the egg yolks, flour and rice are blended.
5. Beat the egg whites until stiff and fold into the other mixture.
6. Turn into two greased 10 in./25.4 cm cake tins and bake at 350 degrees for about one hour or until firm to the touch. Allow to cool.
7. Make up the butter icing by mixing together the three ingredients and beating until smooth. Sandwich the two cakes together and spread a layer of icing on top. Decorate as desired with three crowns, a king or a star.Recipe Source: Feasting for Festivals by Jan Wilson, Lion Publishing Corporation, Batavia, Illinois, 1990
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A door latch is an essential component of any door as it keeps the door securely closed and prevents unauthorised entry. The door latch mechanism is typically Unlocking the Mystery of Door Latches
composed of two main parts: the strike plate and the latch bolt. A door latch is a mechanical fastener that is used to join a
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3. In addition to providing security, door latches also play an important role in ensuring the privacy of a space. Bathroom and bedroom doors, for example, typically have locks to ensure privacy. Some door latches can also be equipped with additional features, such as privacy buttons
that allow the latch to be engaged from the inside without the use of a key.Unlocking the Mystery of Door Latches
4. Overall, door latches are an important component of any door and play a critical role in providing security and privacy to the spaces they protect. Whether you’re installing a new door or upgrading an existing one, it’s important to choose the right door latch to meet your specific needs.
5. The strike plate is a metal plate that is attached to the door jamb and is designed to receive the latch bolt when the door is closed.
The latch bolt, on the other hand, is a metal rod that protrudes from the door and fits into the strike plate.
6. There are several types of door latches available in the market, each with its own unique features and benefits. Some of the most common types include deadbolts, spring-loaded latches, and knob-and-key sets.Unlocking the Mystery of Door Latches
7. Deadbolts are one of the most secure types of door latches available. They work by inserting a metal bolt into the door jamb when the door is closed, making it difficult for intruders to gain entry. Deadbolts are typically operated with a key, but some models come with a thumb turn on the inside of the door for easy access.
8. Spring-loaded latches, on the other hand, are designed to automatically lock the door when it is closed. They work by using a spring mechanism to keep the latch bolt in place, making it easy for people to lock the door as they leave.
This type of latch is ideal for families with young children or for people who want to ensure that their door is always locked.
9. Knob-and-key sets are another popular type of door latch. They consist of a door knob and a keyed cylinder, which is usually mounted on the outside of the door. Knob-and-key sets are typically used on residential doors, as they provide a simple and easy-to-use locking mechanism.
10. When choosing a door latch, it’s important to consider several factors, such as the type of door, the location of the door, and the level of security required. For example, if you have a front door, you may want to choose a deadbolt for added security.
On the other hand, if you have a closet door, a spring-loaded latch may be sufficient.
10. Another factor to consider is the finish of the door latch. Most door latches are available in a variety of finishes, such as brass, chrome, and satin nickel, to match the style and decor of your home.
11. A door latch is a mechanism that keeps a door closed and allows it to be opened when desired. There are various types of door latches, each with its own unique features and functions. A door latch may come with a locking mechanism, such as a keyed lock, a deadbolt, or a combination lock, to provide additional security.
12. They can be made of various materials, such as brass, stainless steel, or plastic. The material affects the durability and appearance of the latch.
The finish of a door latch can range from polished brass to satin nickel and can add an aesthetic touch.
13. Door latches can be surface-mounted or mortise-mounted. Surface-mounted latches are easy to install but may not provide as secure a fit as mortise-mounted latches, which are recessed into the door and jamb.
14. Door latches come in left-handed and right-handed options, which refer to the direction the door opens and the location of the hinges. Some door latches come with a privacy function, which allows the door to be locked from the inside for added privacy.
15. Door latches come in various styles, such as contemporary, traditional, or rustic, to match the decor of a room. Some door latches come with added security features,
such as tamper-resistant screws, to prevent break-ins or unauthorised entry.
16. They can be adjusted for different door thicknesses, ensuring a proper fit and secure closure. It is important to choose a door latch that is compatible with the door and hardware that is already installed. A door latch is an important component of a door and can provide a range of functions and features, such as security, style, and ease of installation. When choosing a door latch, it is important to consider the specific needs and requirements of the door and the environment it is in.
Door latches play a critical role in keeping your home secure and preventing unauthorised entry. When choosing a door latch, it’s important to consider factors such as the type of door, the location of the door, and the level of security required. With so many types of doorstop available, you’re sure to find one that meets your specific needs and requirements.
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The chemokine CXCL12 promotes migration of human leukocytes, hematopoietic progenitors, and tumor cells. The binding of CXCL12 to its receptor CXCR4 triggers Gi protein signals for motility and integrin activation in many cell types. CXCR7 is a second, recently identified receptor for CXCL12, but its role as an intrinsic G-protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) has been debated. We report that CXCR7 fails to support on its own any CXCL12-triggered integrin activation or motility in human T lymphocytes or CD34+ progenitors. CXCR7 is also scarcely expressed on the surface of both cell types and concentrates right underneath the plasma membrane with partial colocalization in early endosomes. Nevertheless, various specific CXCR7 blockers get access to this pool and attenuate the ability of CXCR4 to properly rearrange by surface-bound CXCL12, a critical step in the ability of the GPCR to trigger optimal CXCL12-mediated stimulation of integrin activation in T lymphocytes as well as in CD34 + cells. In contrast, CXCL12-triggered CXCR4 signaling to early targets, such as Akt as well as CXCR4-mediated chemotaxis, is insensitive to identical CXCR7 blocking. Our findings suggest that although CXCR7 is not an intrinsic signaling receptor for CXCL12 on lymphocytes or CD34+ cells, its blocking can be useful for therapeutic interference with CXCR4-mediated activation of integrins.
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Lulu Wang’s “The Farewell” was one of the biggest sensations at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year. The dramedy, named the best of the festival in IndieWire’s critics’ poll, sold to A24 in a deal estimated between $6 million and $7 million, but it turns out Wang could have accepted a much bigger deal.
In a new interview with Vulture, Wang reveals a “streaming company” counter-offered A24 with a deal that was “more than double” the amount the boutique distributor was offering. While one might think landing an eight-figure deal would be a huge victory for a rising star, that wasn’t necessarily the case for Wang.
“I was pretty upset because we were all so happy with the [A24] deal before this other offer came in,” Wang said. “That’s kind of how capitalism works — it ruins things because it shifts your perspective entirely.”
In keeping with the spirit of her acclaimed new film, Wang turned to her family for guidance. The writer-director asked her mother for advice on which deal she should take. “I can buy you a house now. And you can tell all your friends,” Wang told her mother. The latter fired back, “Why would you buy me a freaking house? I already have a house. The film is your baby and you have to give it to the place that is not necessarily the wealthiest, but will give it the most love and joy and bring it into the world in the right way.”
Wang took her mother’s words to heart and realized “it wasn’t about a number” but which studio could provide the best rollout for her comedy-drama. A “streaming service” would not afford “The Farewell” a traditional theatrical release, in which a platform rollout could build word-of-mouth buzz and help the film break into the cultural conversation. Wang agreed to team up with A24, a decision her star Awkwafina continues to praise.
“I think that is surprising because you don’t really think that about people like us, you know?” Awkwafina told Vulture. “She’s a boss bitch.”
“The Farewell” is based on Wang’s own experiences with her Chinese family. Akwafina stars as a woman who travels home to China to say goodbye to her dying grandmother. The catch is that the grandmother does not know she has a terminal illness, and the entire family is coming together under the lie that the family is actually gathering to celebrate another family member’s wedding.
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Celebrated Nigerian author and feminism advocate, Chimamanda Ngozi-Adichie has rained praises on Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka.
The literary experts were pictured together in a photo shared by Adichie on her Instagram page. In her caption, Adichie expressed awe for and gratitude to Soyinka describing him as a “guiding light”.
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Your kindness and humour.
Your utter coolness.
The urgent, terse poetry of The Man Died, the exuberance of Ake; your faith in possibility, in adventure, in progress.
Yes indeed, ‘the mindless ones are neither the total sum nor the true face of humanity.’
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Once again, Twitter and the occasional statement to international media has offered evidence of some below-the-surface tensions between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, as documented on this site with respect to the conflict in Yemen back in 2019. Following up on those posts, I’ll put a bit of what I’m seeing here, but keep in mind that this post will be a work in progress as people reply on Twitter or elsewhere to tell me what I’m missing or getting massively wrong.
[If you like what you see, supporting the site certainly gives me an incentive to keep writing.]
Much like in 2019, the present sparring between the UAE and Saudi Arabia over oil prices and other topics might soon be buried again under an outward assertion of a united front, but it seems indicative of ongoing friction resulting from the following three sources (just based on chatting through with a few friends):
- Saudi Arabia’s economic ambitions are most rapidly achieved by siphoning off business from the UAE, whether through strong-arm tactics or massive investments & economic incentives (hence efforts like February’s directive to international companies to reclocate their regional HQ to the Kingdom or risk losing out on government contracts) & UAE leadership resenting this
- The UAE’s geopolitical ambitions are most rapidly achieved by presenting itself as a more nimble, more capable, more reliable and above all less embarassing security partner to the United States & other would-be allies than Saudi Arabia (hence steps like publicly announcing the UAE’s withdrawal from the Yemen War’s quagmire in the pages of the Washington Post) & Saudi leadership resenting this
- [Update: I may be reading too much into this so focus more on #1 and #2] Divergent foreign-policy strategies of either diversifying economic and security ties away from the United States (such as with the UAE’s deployment of China’s COVID-19 vaccines and 5G technology) vs. Saudi Arabia’s occasional gestures in that direction but generally abiding by US requests/suggestions on major decisions (i.e. no Chinese COVID-19 vaccines or 5G technology in the Kingdom)
The past 2 posts on this blog on Saudi-UAE relations were more related to point 1; this post is more closely related to point 2. Hence:
There’s also the question of the GCC countries’ relationships with Israel. Any momentum towards normalization within Saudi Arabia seems to have stalled out with the change of administrations in the United States – nominally leaving Qatar and Saudi Arabia more closely aligned on the issue of recognition of Israel than the UAE and Saudi Arabia (more on this below).
[Update: Ryan Bohl wrote on this subject for the Newlines Institute.]
Of course, this is just a pithy over-simplification of a complicated relationship (me, not Gregg Carlstrom). It’s clear that Saudi-UAE relations have a long way to go before they’re anything like even the pre-2014 UAE/Qatar rivalry – but worth keeping in mind.
[Update: For more on intra-GCC dynamics after the rapprochement between Qatar and the Quartet, a number of scholars working in this area recently put out a volume of essays on the subject in Orient: The German Journal for Politics, Economics and Culture of the Middle East. Contact me if you have trouble accessing it.]
One of the clearest triggers for the latest round of tensions has been negotiations within OPEC+. I won’t pretend to fully understand how international oil production & energy cartel-ing works, so I would recommend seeing this coverage by Summer Said of the WSJ (along with colleagues Benoit Faucon & Stephen Kalin) for a more in-depth discussion of the present standoff.
[Update: Friends on Twitter also recommend writing (Arabic) by energy-market researcher Annas Hajji on background to the OPEC+ negotiations.]
Suffice to say that Saudi Arabia is seeking to negotiate a joint expansion in production, and while the UAE agrees in principle to higher levels of production, it wants a larger cut of that expanded production – probably not unrelated to massive investments by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) into expanding production by 2030.
[Update: For more on the UAE’s present oil policy, see this AGSIW paper by Ben Cahill.]
Regarding OPEC+ negotations, Saudi Oil Minister has been quite willing to go on-the-record with his annoyances with his Emirati counterparts…
It’s the whole group versus one country [the UAE], which is sad to me but this is the reality.Saudi Oil Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, Bloomberg, 7.4.2021
Saudi Oil Minister: I represent a country that aims at balance, that takes into account the interests of everyone as the head of OPEC+.. and there is a mechanism for grievances… and if there are countries that harbor reservations, why were they silent about it previously?
Others followed up to cast doubt on the UAE’s position, such as Mohammed Al Bishi, of Bloomberg Media’s Arabic-language Asharq television outlet (a joint venture between Bloomberg and the Saudi Research and Media Group, described by the Guardian as “closely entwined with the political and PR aims of the Saudi state”).
The UAE’s request to raise its reference production rate is measured against its production in April 2021 [note: he later corrects to April 2020], which was for one month, amid exceptional circumstances affecting the market. This is actually surprising and illogical… it is even uncertain whether this production is actual production capacity, withdrawal from stocks, or both.
If we take the April  measure as a reference , Saudi Arabia will benefit, but many other countries such as Russia, Iraq, Nigeria, Angola, Algeria and Oman will inevitably be harmed, which the Kingdom and Russia do not want…because the organization is based on taking care of everyone’s interests.
The main narrative from Saudi officialdom as well as form nationalist influencers emphasized the Kingdom’s pursuit of collective, international interests.
The deep consideration and the responsibility exhibited by Saudi Arabia’s leadership in previous OPEC agreements was the factor that led to the stability of the energy market. We know that the pandemic has harmed the economies of countries, but looking at individual interests will lead to chaos and a deterioration in prices. No one has been affected more economically than the Kingdom, yet it is the one that is making the greatest sacrifices.
“Cresstoff” – a pro-Saudi nationalist account that is periodically banned and reinstated on Twitter, or unknown provinence – likewise had this to say on the dispute (in other words – there is a meaningful dispute here with respect to oil prices, but it will not go beyond that):
The Saudi position and its economic and political sacrifices towards the 2020 oil crisis cannot be compromised – in the midst of the Corona crisis – Saudi Arabia stood alone in the face of the flood. And when the snow melted and the meadows cleared, it will not allow new developments to be dealt with in isolation from her sacrifices, whether from Russia and America in the past or from the Emirates now…
The world suffers from the fog of the pandemic, and the oil markets, despite all the challenges, are still stable, thanks to God, and then thanks to the wise Saudi leadership of the global energy system. As for those who dance to the tune of disagreement, I say: Saudi Arabia and the Emirates in particular…
…and the Gulf states in general, are a historical model of integration and competition, which should have a positive impact on the region. And when hostile decisions, statements, or tweets are issued from here and there, they will not, even in the most severe case, debart from the the dispute in question. Continue your delirium and chant your wishes. The region will not return to your schemes.
In response, the Emirati oil ministry issued a press release outlining its negotiating stance, while oil minister Souhail al-Mazrouei spoke at length with CNN (rather than Bloomberg):
For us, it wasn’t a good deal [referring to OPEC+ production cuts which were based on a] level of production that goes back to 2018. We knew that the UAE position in that agreement was the worst in terms of comparing our current capacity with the level of production. But an agreement is an agreement…UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Suhail Al Mazrouei, CNBC, 7.4.2021
Now we think that linking the extension of the agreement for a reference that goes back to 2018, and for a period that starts from 2022, is just not realistic, because this is four years…
That is totally unfair.
At least a few Emirati influencers have backed up this position on Twitter. Former Dubai chief of police Dhahi Khalfan, for example, weighed in with oblique commentary on Saudi-UAE relations in a number of tweets, as he often does on any number of hot-button issues. For example (though note that this is mixed in with commenting on improvements in Emirati public schools as well as taunting his online critics):
This age does not know friendship or brotherly relations… It is a time of material interests.
More to the point, Khalfan also posted in defense of the UAE’s OPEC+ negotiating stance citing perceived unfairness of allotted Emirati production relative to a “baseline” level under the agreement.
Someone sent me this on how the UAE was the most affected [by the OPEC+ cuts]… more than others… and when it demanded justice, it was said that it did not have a right to.
Less direct was a somewhat cryptic poem posted to Twitter by MBS confidante and Saudi entertainment czar Turki Al Al-Sheikh, which… might be related:
My friend… by God, you are no longer my friend
Time has changed you… and life’s circumstances
And time… even if it takes you… it won’t take me
And a good friend friend… doesn’t forgets… his friends
(You know who I mean)
(Also more… shall we say Qatari-aligned accounts are somewhere between exasperation and schadenfreude).
Meanwhile, from the Chair of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce:
You can see an attempt on social media by some to patch things up, but the tear has expanded beyond the patch!
On the subject of “patching things up,” Khalid al-Suliman has a column out on July 6th reminding readers that “friendships last but enmity does not”:
It is very important to be cautious in dealing with suspicious messages on social media, as fabricated news or opinions can ignite the fires of sedition. The creators of this content are mostly anonymous or fake their identities. It is wrong for some to contribute to the circulation or dissemination of these perspectives, unless based on official statements that are issued regarding foreign relations or policies towards regional and international issues. Plunging into negativity causes nothing but harm!K. AlSuliman, Okaz, 7.6.2021
And from the Emirati side:
Our disagreement with Saudi Arabia is that we love Saudi Arabia more than them. As for the Saudis, they love the Emirates more than us.
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Another contributing factor over the weekend was a decision by Saudi authorities to restrict travel from a number of countries, including the UAE, officially over coronavirus concerns.
One of those who responded on the Emirati side (seemingly from Lebanon, based on his Tweet location) was Emirati political scientist Abdulkhaleq Abdulla. Abdulla is a boosterish voice regarding the UAE’s global presence who is also one of the few one-the-record, not-a-state-official sources for English-language media stories about Emirati geopolitics. (He has also been detained in the past by Emirati security, though this has not kept him from championing the detention of other academics in the UAE.)
In one tweet (since deleted) he initially complained about “some countries” banning entry from the UAE – almost certainly a reference to Saudi Arabia banning entry from the UAE and several other countries over coronavirus concerns.
He always tweets and deletes, people like him should be taken for what they say…
[Quoted from Abdulla]: The UAE is the first [globally] in vaccinating against COVID, its precautionary procedures are the most specific, its numbers of those affects among the lowest globally, and its economy is among the fastest in the Gulf and the Arab world to recover. Why then do some countries place it on their “red list” to prevent travel? Is the problem with us or with them? And is this purely from health considerations or due to some other matter?
As the above screenshot suggests, Abdulla quickly deleted this tweet.
When the mind tells you to delete a tweet, there’s no harm in removing it. This is good and wise.
[Quoted]: A previous tweet about a travel ban to the UAE was deleted because it might be misunderstood and be exploited by those who are always fishing for controversy.
Dhahi Khalfan also posted a chart on July 4 showing the UAE’s COVID-19 statistics relative to Saudi Arabia and Kuwait (which had not been hit by the travel ban), indicating a lower rate of individuals tresting positive in the UAE:
Corona in the Gulf… on Saturday
The “other matter” Abdulla was likely referring to, however, is ongoing Saudi efforts to develop the Kingdom’s economy in ways that could be seen as siphoning off business activity from the other GCC economies.
There was the February announcement of international firms being forced to relocate regional HWs to the Kingdom if they wanted access to lucrative government contracts. Likewise, as Ahmed Al-Omran noted in his always-excellent Riyadh Bureau newsletter, the Saudi government has also announced plans to launch a second national Saudi airline, perhaps to rival Dubai as a logistics hub. And it has been over a year since Vivian Nereim wrote for Bloomberg (pre-pandemic) on how “Saudi Opens for Business to Rival Dubai as Regional Hub.”
Another step in this area underscores both regional economic competition and divisions over relations with Israel. Changes to regulations on imports from other GCC countries would eliminate preferential tarriffs (i.e. effectively raise tarriff barriers) on any goods from free zones (such as the many such zones in Dubai).
[Update: For more on the UAE’s free zones, see this AGSIW paper by Robert Mogielnicki.]
And regarding free zone negotiations:
The idea once was to create a GCC market, but now there’s the realisation that the priorities of Saudi Arabia and the UAE are very different. This regulation is putting flesh on the bone of these political divergences.Amir Khan, senior economist at Saudi National Bank, Reuters, 7.5.2021
In any case, Abdulkhaleq had refined his views on regional competition in time to speak with international media on Tuesday:
There is this creeping economic competition in the relationship between the two biggest Arab economies and the competition is bound to intensify. The UAE is speaking its mind … but the relationship is strong and the leadership know how to resolve issues.Abdulkhaleq Abdulla, Reuters, 7.6.2021
Khalid Meshaal on Al-Arabiya
In a third interesting development, Hamas leader Khaled Mishaal appeared on Saudi broadcaster Al Arabiya, openly declaring that his group was aligned with the Muslim Brotherhood (probably not music to the ears of Emirati leaders) – this despite the fact that even recent, more pro-Palestinian statements from Saudi media outlets continued to reserve substantial criticism for the group.
Prominent Saudi “patriotic Tweeters” were in turn quite ready to justify this programming decision:
I support hosting any person hostile to the Kingdom and the Arab axis in a dialogue on Saudi channels, provided that the interviewer is a real interviewer who interrogates the speaker and does not flatter them. It is important for Khaled Meshaal to appear on Al-Arabiya to renew (to those who have been deceived) that he stands with Iran against the Arab peoples, and his thanks to the Houthis for targeting Mecca with missiles.
Furthermore, op-eds and tweets critical of normalization (and Israel more broadly) do seem to be a bit more common these days. As noted in passing in one op-ed on US policy in Al-Riyadh:
America realizes that supporting Israel, strengthening its military power, and imposing its supremacy, does nothing but lead to further Israeli isolation in the region. The Abrahams Accords and Israeli normalization with some countries in the region will not change the way in which the Arab world sees the Israeli presence… and the best example of this is the crisis of Bab al-Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood in Jerusalem.Ali bin Hamad Al-Khushiban, Al-Riyadh, 7.5.2020
[Will add more on this as I get time]
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Her feet guided her across the sprung wooden floor. She felt the music through her toes and heels, the rhythm pulling her with ribbons of movement like a puppet into arabesques and pirouettes. It was invigorating and exhausting. When would the music stop?
Twisting her head to observe herself in the mirror as she performed a tricky chaine, she noticed a figure, another dancer, emerge from the darkness. She should have switched on all the lights but didn’t want anyone to know that she was rehearsing alone. Now someone would pass it on to the rest of the company. She didn’t want to lose her part in the production.
The shadowy figure joined in the dance, placing ice-cold fingers on her waist, pressing them into her ribs as he raised her in a lift. Previously she had found the pas-de-deux difficult and had to encourage and physically help her partner with some of the moves, but this dancer was in control; she no longer felt the floor and her lungs were devoid of air. She flew like a bird, twisted like a leaf in autumn and, when the music stopped and the figure merged back into the shadows, she was pulled into a black hole.
After the bank holiday weekend, when the cleaners arrived, the music was still playing in a loop. They heard it echoing and followed the sound down the corridor. Entering the practice studio, they found an emaciated body in a torn tutu and worn-out ballet shoes.
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This one reminds me a little of the red shoes, by HC Andersen
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It’s pretty hard to deny that Marvel’s newest film: Guardians of the Galaxy has had a decent amount of hype. Entertainment news sources left and right are talking about the cast, the characters, and how potentially epic it will be. I myself am hopeful for the project, but other news sources like The Motley Fool and io9 have suggested that it could be Marvel Studios' first flop. That's quite a bold statement, but let's take a look at the film's elements to see if their assumptions are accurate.
Let’s first take a look at the comic book that the film is based on. Unlike a comic series like "Iron Man" or "Captain America," “Guardians of the Galaxy” is relatively unknown to general audiences. While it does have its fans, it indeed may have trouble connecting to audiences more familiar with popular Marvel characters.
In recent years, Hollywood has tried to adapt more obscure comic books and graphic novels to the big screen. However, they aren’t always successful. Films like “R.I.P.D.,” “Dredd 3D,” “Kick Ass 2,” and “Whiteout” performed rather poorly at the box office. On the other hand, some of those films also faced negative reception. Word-of-mouth could have deterred more viewers than the fact that the comics aren’t as well known.
This brings me to my next point: will “Guardians” be good? Director James Gunn is far from a flawless director. Just recently, he shared a Razzie award with several other directors for the compilation film: “Movie 43.” “Beezel,” his segment involving a jealous cat with a sexual desire for his owner torturing his owner’s girlfriend, was arguably the worst one of the bunch. On top of that, he wrote the screenplay for the abysmal “Scooby-Doo” movies.
On a positive note, he has done projects that have been more well received. Perhaps his best example is writing and directing “Slither," a goofy sci-fi horror comedy about killer alien worms. Based on what we’ve seen so far, “Guardians of the Galaxy” has the tone of an action comedy that mixes intense sci-fi action with irreverent chuckles. Seeing as how he has had critical success in mixing sci-fi and comedy, “Guardians of the Galaxy” could indeed fit his style. This movie doesn’t seem to take itself too seriously, though that could also handicap this film’s reception.
Unlike the relatively serious “Dark Knight” and “Man of Steel” films, Marvel movies are know for being more humorous and light-hearted than DC superhero films. On the other hand, they aren’t exactly comedies, as the characters still face real challenges and the plots have high stakes. Even “Iron Man 2,” which seemed to overdo the element of humor, still had the serious conflict of Tony Stark’s possible impending death. While not much is known about the plot of “Guardians of the Galaxy,” it's possible that it could be too simple and light hearted to attract broader audiences.
This feeling of low-stakes comedy is arguably given off by the film’s trailer. Unlike most Marvel movie trailers, it is chock full of jokes. In addition, it plays the song “Hooked on a Feeling” during clips of the film’s action setpieces, chanting “Ooga Chaka” as the characters run and fight. While some may find it funny and interesting, some audiences may not be interested in what looks like a mostly-comedic superhero film. People expecting a more “grown up” film may just look at the trailer and say: “that was kind of funny, but why should I care to see this?” On the contrary, this may not be as much of a negative as some may see it as.
Action/comedy hybrids with more of an emphasis on comedy have worked in the past. Perhaps the most relevant example is the surprise success of “21 Jump Street.” Many people expecting an action-style remake of the 1980s television drama somewhat had the same mentality. I could remember people saying “it’s funny, but it’s not ‘Jump Street’.” In spite of this, the film was a hit, critically and financially. It even has a sequel coming out this June. Even if “Guardians of the Galaxy” turns out to be mostly a comedy, a witty screenplay and good word-of-mouth can make it a hit.
One more thing I want to bring up is the cast. Many have complained of restricting the film’s biggest star, Bradley Cooper, to a voice-only role as Rocket Raccoon. Quite frankly, I fail to see how star-power relates to this film’s box-office draw. Seeing as how big-name action movies like “The Lone Ranger” with Johnny Depp and “R.I.P.D. “ with Jeff Bridges and Ryan Reynolds flopped, I highly doubt that star-power could have any influence at all on how much money “Guardians” makes.
So will “Guardians of the Galaxy” be a hit? Probably. Will it flop? Very unlikely. Every handicap that can face the film has a positive to fall back on. Come to think of it, tracking is pointless anyway. The only way to find out if this movie will be a hit is to at least wait for the early reviews. Even then, there’s no guaranteeing its success until it actually comes out.
Update: The film is officially a hit, with a projected $94 million opening weekend.


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Shocking Study Reveals That People Who Live In Cold Places Drink More
Minnesota, prepare to be FLOORED. Now, I don't know about you, but I've found that a nice glass of whiskey tastes pretty freakin' good after shoveling my sidewalk and driveway after a big snow storm. It truly warms the soul. I love a cold beer on a hot summer day just as much as any red-blooded American, but man, there's just something about drinking booze during the holidays.
But according to Vice, it turns out that might be because of science. A new study from the Pittsburgh Liver Research Center (nice) discovered an interesting equation:
Colder Weather + Fewer Sunlight Hours = Chug! Chug! Chug! Chug!
The paper brings up a few theories as to why us Northerners tend to drink more in the winter, including the fact that booze does make you feel warmer. There's also the fact that, well, there's not too much else to do when you're cooped up inside because of the -30 wind chill.
So the next time you show up to work hungover on a Friday, don't blame it on your buddy who ordered another round for the table at happy hour. It's totally Minnesota's fault, man!
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Comic Stories About Love & Heartbreak has 27 ratings and 5 reviews. K.D. said: Quick read short love stories in comics form. Most of the stories are. Romance comics is a comics genre depicting strong and close romantic love and its attendant confession magazines such as True Story; radio soap operas, and newspaper comic strips that focused on love, domestic strife, and heartache. HJ-Story comic of love! Little cute romance episodes of love and happiness to brighten up your day. 5 Feb Girls Confessions #13, Atlas Comics. Our love Story #21, Marvel Comics. Our Love Story #26, Marvel Comics. Our Love Story #30, Marvel. How can someone start to love other? What if that someone special is right beside you. This is a tale about the beginning of loves story from various people with.


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Myles Gaskin and the Miami Dolphins travel to play the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday at Allegiant Stadium. Here’s some tips for betting on Gaskin’s rushing and receiving yards prop bets in the matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Myles Gaskin Week 16 Player Props
Gaskin’s Game-by-Game Stats
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Rushing Yards Betting Tips
- The Raiders give up 125.6 yards per game on the ground, good for the NFL’s 24th-ranked rush defense.
- Saturday’s rushing yards over/under for Gaskin is set at 50.5. That is 9.1 fewer yards than his season average of 59.6.
- In 50% of his games this season (four of eight matchups), Gaskin has put up more than 50.5 rushing yards.
- Gaskin’s average rushing yards prop bet this season has been set at 45.9, which he’s outpaced by 13.7 yards on average this year.
- Gaskin has hit the over on his rushing yards totals in five games (71.4%) out of seven opportunities.
- Gaskin’s season-long rushing yards prop bet average is 45.9 yards, a figure he’s eclipsed in six out of eight games (75%).
Receiving Yards Betting Tips
- Gaskin is averaging 31.1 receiving yards per game, 19.6 more than his prop bet over/under for Saturday’s game (11.5).
- In 100% of his games this season (eight of eight), Gaskin has collected more than 11.5 receiving yards.
- The Raiders have the 23rd-best pass defense in the league this season, surrendering 266.2 yards per game.
- In six of his eight games (75%), Gaskin has outpaced his average receiving yards prop bet of 25.9 yards.
- Gaskin’s average prop bet for receiving yards is an over/under of 25.9 per game. He has collected 5.2 more per game than that average.
- Gaskin has gone over on receiving yards prop bets in five of his seven games (71.4%).
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