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Occurrence State and Molecular Structure Analysis of Extracellular Proteins with Implications on the Dewaterability of Waste-Activated Sludge
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© 2017 American Chemical Society. The occurrence state and molecular structure of extracellular proteins were analyzed to reveal the influencing factors on the water-holding capacities of protein-like substances in waste-activated sludge (WAS). The gelation process of extracellular proteins verified that advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) for WAS dewaterability improvement eliminated the water affinity of extracellular proteins and prevented these macromolecules from forming stable colloidal aggregates. Isobaric tags for relative and absolute quantitation proteomics identified that most of the extracellular proteins were originally derived from the intracellular part and the proteins originally located in the extracellular part were mainly membrane-associated. The main mechanism of extracellular protein transformation during AOPs could be represented by the damage of the membrane or related external encapsulating structure and the release of intracellular substances. For the selected representative extracellular proteins, the strong correlation (R2 > 0.97, p < 0.03) between the surface hydrophilicity index and α-helix percentages in the secondary structure indicated that the water affinity relied more on the spatial distribution of hydrophilic functional groups rather than the content. Destructing the secondary structure represented by the α-helix and stretching the polypeptide aggregation in the water phase through disulfide bond removal might be the key to eliminating the inhibitory effects of extracellular proteins on the interstitial water removal from WAS.
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White-beaked dolphins (Credit Martin Kitching)
Marine mammals, from harbour porpoise to leaping white-beaked dolphins are often spotted in Northumberland's waters.
Farnes East is one of the few sites within the North Sea to include mud habitats, important for delicate blonde and red sea pens.
Farnes East is located 11km offshore from the Berwickshire coast and within close proximity to the Farne Islands, making it an important foraging area for seabirds, such as guillemots and razorbills.
The seafloor reaches between 30 -100 metres in depth making the Farnes East one of the deepest patches of the North Sea. The seafloor comprises a mosaic of habitats, including rock, mixed and coarse sediment, sand, mud and patches of peat and clay. This is one of the few sites within the North Sea to include mud habitats, important for nephrops (langoustine) and delicate blonde and red sea pens. The glacial feature to the south, known as the Farn Deeps, is of particular importance for foraging and breeding white-beaked dolphins with regular sightings recorded.
This recommended Marine Conservation Zone is under consideration for the second tranche of MCZs
Defra have indicated that this site is now under consideration for tranche two and will potentially be included in the formal consultation at the beginning of 2015. Defra will now working to verify the evidence base for this site and will be looking to engage with stakeholders on both a local and national level to refine information about the site. This site provides the largest area of high energy infralittoral rock out of any site recommended by stakeholders and the second largest area of moderate energy infralittoral rock.
We need you to help ensure that this site is designated next year. Become a Friend of this site to stay up-to-date with The Wildlife Trusts' campaign to see how you can help.
Why not check out the video diary of the white beaked dolphin survey in the Farnes East rMCZ
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CDC Offers Guidance on Identifying COVID Deaths
The US Centers for Disease Control has offered guidance to medical professionals on identifying ways VOCID 19 causes death in order to enhance accuracy of reporting COVID-related deaths in the US. Of significance, is the CDC is recognizing officially that SARS2 damages every organ system of the body and causes chronic illness:
"In the acute phase, clinical manifestations and complications of COVID-19 of varying degrees have been documented, including death. However, patients who recover from the acute phase of the infection can still suffer long-term effects (8). Post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC), commonly referred to as “long COVID,” refers to the long-term symptoms, signs, and complications experienced by some patients who have recovered from the acute phase of COVID-19 (8–10). Emerging evidence suggests that severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus that causes COVID-19, can have lasting effects on nearly every organ and organ system of the body weeks, months, and potentially years after infection (11,12). Documented serious post-COVID-19 conditions include cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological, renal, endocrine, hematological, and gastrointestinal complications (8), as well as death (13)."
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When it comes to saving money on utility bills, homeowners are always experimenting with new technology that makes it simpler and more convenient. You might already own a smart thermostat, but what about smart vents? Are they as helpful an investment as they seem at first glance?
Honke Heating & AC will help you with what you need to learn about smart air vents. You’ll be educated about advantages and disadvantages, and if adding smart vent technology to your residence is a wise decision.
What is a Smart Vent?
In most homes, your thermostat connects with your HVAC system to hold one temperature.
Smart HVAC vents grant much greater and more specific control, such as:
- Detecting when someone is entering and leaving an area through motion or proximity sensors.
- Reaching different temperatures on a room-by-room basis.
- Using motorized covers to open and close precisely how you want them to.
A smart vent system is more efficient with redirecting airflow than just opening and closing registers by yourself.
4 Perks of Installing Smart Vents
Installing smart home vents could feel like going too far. But you’ll be surprised to find out there’s lots of different pluses to using smart vents.
1. They Can Improve Hot and Cold Spaces
You probably have a space or room that’s not as warm or cool as you want. Smart vents can help move more airflow to these nuisance spots.
2. They Work with Other Smart Home Technology
We partner with trusted brands to provide you reliable technology that can function independently or be combined with existing smart home systems.
Flair smart vents and Keen smart vents are a couple of the most popular brands. Here’s how they work with two popular smart thermostats.
- If you have a Nest: Keen smart vents aren’t compatible, but they can work without it. Flair is compatible with Nest via Google Assistant.
- If you have an Ecobee: Flair and Keen are both compatible with Ecobee via third-party apps.
3. You Can Manage Them from Your Phone
Like other smart technology, all the most important functions are available on an app for your phone. It might be difficult to move louvers on vents with your hand, particularly if they’re up high. With a smart vent, you can fine-tune the temperature room-by-room rapidly and easily.
4. They’re Affordable
Your usual zoning systems are frequently much more expensive, since dampers are installed within the ductwork. If you have an ample residence, a home that’s being constructed or has rooms that demand very distinct settings, a zoning system can be the perfect fit.
If you choose smart vents, you don’t need to replace all your vents with smart vents. If you have just a couple of rooms with trouble spots, a smart vent can give you additional control at a lower cost.
What Should I Be Aware of Before Installing Smart Vents?
When used correctly, smart vents could help you save money. They can also offer several other perks. Here are a few you ought to know when considering adding them to your residence.
Smart Vents Can Help You Save on Heating and Cooling Bills in Gresham, OR
In most cases, smart vent technology is more affordable than traditional equipment including dampers or zoning. Smart vents can be noninvasively fixed outside the ductwork, offering you more control and less mess. And if you manage your temperatures wisely, you may also save on overall utility expenses.
Smart Vents Are a Safe Choice
You could have been told that smart vent technology can be risky for your HVAC system. Contrary to belief, regulating or shutting a few vents won’t damage your furnace or air conditioner. When picking out a smart vent, we suggest selecting a manufacturer with a strong record of safety and customer satisfaction.
Honke Heating & AC Can Help You Pick Smart Vents
There are a broad variety of brands on the market today, so finding the best smart vent can seem intimidating at first. Especially considering some brands work better with certain smart thermostats.
Honke Heating & AC will help you sort through the possibilities, so you can find the best solution for your Gresham residence. If you’re interested in how smart vent technology could benefit you, contact us at 503-663-8033. Our heating and cooling specialists will provide you with the information and assistance you need, every step of the way.


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Possibly able to meet but I need to sell my pomsky asap. I was told he is ok with other pets and he is not he will randomly attack them. So can't be around cats or dogs. He is amazing with kids of all ages though. I have a 2 year old that can pull on his hair and get up in his face and he just licks him. His name is Bently I was told he is utd on his shots as of this summer and he also got neutered this summer. He is medium size and should be full grown. He loves toys so will need toys to chew on. He is potty trained but will need to be on a leash as he will run without one. He is not picky with dogs food at all. That we have noticed. If you have any other questions please message me at show contact info
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. I live in Genoa NE but like I mentioned possibly able to meet. I am asking 800 obo my lost is your gain on the price. I truly want a good home for him.

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Preliminary Report on Brazil's Challenge to U.S. Cotton Subsidies
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Re: Preliminary report on Brazil’s challenge to U.S. cotton subsidies
Da: Tuesday, April 27, 2004
Sen. Chuck Grassley today made the following statement concerning the preliminary report of the World Trade Organization regarding Brazil’s challenge to U.S. cotton subsidies.
“The report released today by the WTO is confidential. However, press reports indicate thatBrazil’s challenge to U.S. cotton subsidies was successful on several points. This raises a lot ofimportant issues about the U.S. cotton program which deserve review.
“I understand that this is a preliminary report, subject to appeal, so the die is certainly not caston these issues. But in the end, we need to keep the big picture in mind, and that is to create a morelevel playing field in the international market for U.S. farmers through the successful conclusion ofWTO agricultural talks.”
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The Islamic State “has an apocalyptic ideology and believes there is going to be a final war with the United States,” expects to win that war and “would need very powerful weapons to do so . . . if they ever did turn to nuclear weapons, they have more people, more money and more territory under their control and more ability to recruit experts globally than Al Qaeda at its best ever had.” ~ Professor Matthew Bunn of Harvard University’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs
I have sometimes disagreed with Matthew Bunn – mostly on missile defense issues. But I applaud his apt summary description of essential aspects of the existential threat posed by the Islamic State in Syria and Iraq (ISIS). ISIS is my preferred label rather that the “Islamic State,” whose operatives reportedly are now present in at least 20 countries around the world, including the United States, and seek to extend globally their intended Caliphate in Iraq and Syria.
Bunn’s quotation was buried in an important March 25, 2016 New York Times article, “Belgium Fears Nuclear Plants are Vulnerable.” As my regular readers know, I am seeking to assure that our nuclear reactors remain viable following a major electric grid shutdown. So, I find this concern to be valid, and not only in Belgium. Indeed, the reported attacks on nuclear reactors in Belgium are clear warning of possible ISIS interest in carrying out such an attack more generally – including here in America.
The nuclear power plant in Doel, Belgium.
Before elaborating this point, let’s reflect on the conditional aspect of Bunn’s warning of the existential threat that ISIS will pose “if” they turn to nuclear weapons. Surely they will turn to nuclear weapons if they can.


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Stories By Shawn Smith
The Kentucky coaching staff has been busy on the recruiting trail this weekend and the Wildcats just extended an offer to...
Mark Stoops and the Kentucky Wildcats extended an offer to one of the nations best Offensive linemen for the 2019 class....
A former Wildcat is on the move in NBA free agency and will join a group of former Wildcats at his...
Jackson Fristoe will never forget the week he committed to Kentucky: RHP finds motivation in relationship with his grandad
The 2017 summer has been kind to the University of Kentucky Baseball program, as the program reached its first ever Super...
While the recruitment of Marvin Bagley doesn’t appear to be swaying in the Cats favor, Kentucky fans received good news about...
Marvin Bagley III, the nation’s top rated recruit for the 2018 class, is looking into the possibility of reclassifying to the...
Zion Williamson is NOT human and you can never convince me that he is your typical high school recruit. The...
Former Wildcat shortstop, Connor Heady, is beginning to heat up as the starting shortstop for the Ogden Raptors. The Raptors are...
- Game Time, TV Network Announced for Kentucky-Georgia September 25, 2023
- Kentucky Basketball Announces Exhibition Schedule September 25, 2023
- Game Time Announced for Kentucky vs. Florida September 18, 2023
- Mark Stoops says Devin Leary could have returned in fourth quarter September 16, 2023
- Kick Time, TV Network Announced for Kentucky-Vanderbilt Game September 11, 2023
- Liam Coen Hospitalized after Medical Episode at UK Football Office September 10, 2023
- Kentucky Moves Closer to Top 25 in AP and Coaches Polls September 5, 2023
- Barion Brown Joins Elite Company with Multiple Kick Return Touchdowns September 5, 2023
- Barion Brown Named SEC Special Teams Player of the Week September 4, 2023
- Kenneth Horsey Avoids Season Ending Injury September 4, 2023


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Welcome to Culture Crash, where we examine American culture. What’s new and old in books, film, and entertainment.
I had never heard of the film The Vast of Night until it started cropping up on best-of 2020 lists, but once I realized it was streaming on Amazon Prime, I rushed over to my TV to watch it and was promptly blown away. The Vast of Night is something of an homage to classic episodes of The Twilight Zone, and it tells the story of two teens who come across a mysterious audio frequency and reports of strange happenings one night in 1950s New Mexico.
One of the teens hosts a radio show, while the other runs a phone switchboard. They use their technical expertise and presence on the radio airwaves to begin a search into the origins of the mystery, and the movie speeds by while the audience is completely sucked into the retro sci-fi vibe of the 1950s.
One of my favorite parts of the movie is its first act, which has very little to do with the movie’s plot and everything to do with introducing us to the characters. It’s sort of disorienting, with 1950s jive talk being thrown around at a rapid speed, but it perfectly gets the viewer on the movie’s wavelength just in time for the roller coaster ride to begin.
The movie is the debut feature from director Andrew Patterson and it was made on a shoestring budget of just $700,000, some 521 times smaller than the budget of Avengers Endgame. It uses its limited resources incredibly well, pulling off some spectacular camera shots and relying on its lead performers and several spellbinding monologues to carry audiences through its lean 90-minute runtime.
I don’t want to say to much, but I can’t recommend it highly enough. If you’re looking for a fun and unexpected watch, you won’t do much better than turning on The Vast of Night, now streaming on Amazon Prime.
I’m Evan Rook.

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Photo:U.S. President Donald Trump signs a revised executive order for a U.S. travel ban on Monday, leaving Iraq off the list of targeted countries, at the Pentagon in Washington, U.S., January 27, 2017. (Carlos Barria/ Reuters)
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President Donald Trump’s revised travel ban says that for 90 days there will be no new visas issued to people from six Muslim-majority countries. No refugees from any country will be allowed into the US for 120 days, and once that time period is up, the number of refugees allowed to enter per year will be capped at 50,000. For refugees spending years trying to win asylum, what will happen to them?
Los Angeles is having an election tomorrow. One ballot initiative may reshape LA development for years to come, and the school board could become majority pro-charter school.
A report by climate change experts says California needs more density if we want to meet our greenhouse gas reduction goals. That means changing our lifestyle -- drive less, walk more and use public transportation.
KCRW DJ Liza Richardson tells us what being a music supervisor means, and how she tries to use music to express a director’s vision.
Liza Richardson, Host of 'Liza Richardson'
Congresswoman Karen Bass represents south and west LA, and sits on the House Judiciary Committee. She discusses the possibility of investigating President Trump’s assertion that former President Obama wiretapped him, as well as investigating Russia’s alleged interference into the election.
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Trump signs order banning family separations, so what's next? Today President Trump signed an executive order banning family separations at the border. His “zero tolerance” immigration policy caused the separations in the first place. It’s been an explosive political issue, with even the first lady urging her husband to change course.
What happens to kids separated from their parents at the border? Some 2000 immigrant kids have been separated from their families at the border. Their parents could be deported while they remain here. It’s becoming more difficult to find relatives to take them in because they, too, are afraid of being deported.
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The battle over water in Santa Barbara’s high desert Cuyama is one of 21 critically overdrafted groundwater basins in the state. Now, the community must come together and figure out a way forward before there’s nothing left. Read More
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Staffing giant seeks to recover $1,497,432.44 in conversion fees - did the client read the contract?
I have not seen a temp workforce transfer case this large in a long time, although I did report on two smaller cases last year. It appears the staffing agency may have the upper hand in this one. On March 14, 2023, Adecco filed suit in Ohio against its long-time client Electro Prime, alleging that the customer terminated a 30-year relationship with the staffing giant and arranged for the transfer of at least 148 assigned Adecco workers to another staffing firm, Toledo-based Impact Employment Solutions. The Complaint (attached below) spells out a remarkable story of client intrigue, including distribution of flyers to Adecco temps explaining how they could seamlessly switch their employment to Adecco's competitor, Impact Employment Solutions. Details follow below.

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The Amityville Horror meets Apocalypse Now? That’s the vibe we’re getting from Abishek J. Bajaj’s supernatural thriller, M.I.A.: A Greater Evil. This upcoming Thai-US-UK co-production is written by Peter Alan Lloyd and stars Valerie Bentson (Bad Genius), Lamou Vissay (Truy Sat), Mark Matula and Sahajak Boonthanakit (Hard Target 2).
When a group of college students embark on an expedition looking for gold in the jungles of Vietnam, their dreams unravel when a detour leaves them lost and wandering. Tensions mount, as echoes of the Vietnam War follow their every step through the battle-ravaged jungle. Will they find a way out, or will they become the latest victims of a savage and bloody war?
A release date has yet to be announced, but you can check out the film’s Trailer below:
Director: Wu Jing Producer: Wu Jing Cast: Wu Jing, Celina Jade, Frank Grillo, Yu Nan, Zou Kai, Hans Zhang, Wu Gang, Ding Hai-Feng, Chun Yu Shan Shan, Yu Qian, Shi Zhao-Qi, Diana Sylla Running Time: 120 min.
By Paul Bramhall
While fans of Asian action cinema were understandably left underwhelmed by Wu Jing’s sophomore feature in the director’s chair, with 2015’s Wolf Warrior, one point that couldn’t be argued was its massive success in Mainland China. Armed with a subtle-as-a-hammer nationalistic script, and a super patriotic main character in the form of Jing’s titular Wolf Warrior, said elements were all that was needed for Chinese audiences to bring in the box office, and with it, an inevitable sequel. Just 2 years later, that sequel is here, and Jing once again is front and centre – starring, directing, and even contributing to the script.
Wolf Warrior 2 loses the likes of Scott Adkins and action director Nicky Li, but it arguably gains more than it’s lost, with a significantly bigger budget, and a wealth of overseas action talent on-board to make sure said budget is made good use of. Replacing Adkins as the (naturally) foreign villain is Frank Grillo, most recognizable as Brock Rumlow from the Captain America sequels, however Grillo isn’t the only Marvel connection. His team of mercenaries also consists of Heidi Moneymaker (the stunt double for Black Widow), Aaron Toney (the stunt double for both Black Panther and Falcon), and the action is choreographed by Sam Hargrave (the stunt double for Captain America, and villain from Unlucky Stars).
Just like the original, Wolf Warrior 2 opens strongly, with Jing fending off a group of pirates attempting to board the container ship he’s travelling on, via some sleekly filmed underwater-fu. The scene acts more as a display of the technical proficiency than anything else, as the camerawork follows Jing both in and out of the water, giving a masterclass on how Captain Phillips could easily have been a 5 minute short film. However unlike Wolf Warrior, the sequel wisely chooses to build on the opening action sequence, rather than trail off into monotony. It’s revealed that Jing’s lover, played by a returning Yu Nan in a brief cameo, was killed in action. With only a uniquely marked bullet to go on, believed to have originated in Africa, Jing’s once decorated military man has become a lonesome drifter, travelling around Africa in search of the one responsible for her death.
Making matters personal is one of the key things that Wolf Warrior 2 gets right, as unlike the first, it actually gives the audience (at least, the non-Chinese audience) an opportunity to care about his mission. Of course he’s still a shining beacon of integrity, confiscating pirated pornographic DVD’s from his African kid buddy, beating the locals in a drinking game, and showing off his chiselled torso in a soccer match on the beach. Indeed in many ways Wolf Warrior 2 could be considered a vanity project for Jing, however thankfully it remains restrained enough to never cross over into Ballistic Kiss territory.
Proceedings get complicated though when the latest town he’s in gets attacked by rebels, which plays out onscreen as a frantically shot city siege, providing the first of many bombastically lengthy set pieces. Jing attempts to navigate a group of civilians through the besieged streets amongst gunfire, RPG’s, and murderous attackers, in a thrilling sequence that’s right up there with the type of combat on display in the likes of Black Hawk Down. Of course though, this is Asian action cinema, so there are some entertainingly OTT moments, such as Jing stopping an RPG mid-flight with just his bare hands and some wire mesh. A close quarters combat scene that takes place in the confines of a grocery store also gives a strong indication that, if ever a Wolf Warrior vs John Wick crossover movie were to be announced, I’d be first in line to see it.
What’s perhaps most refreshing about the action scenes though, is that the vast majority of them are performed with practical effects. While it’s true to say that CGI blood and the occasional CGI explosion both rear their ugly heads more than once, all in all it’s fair to say they’re kept to a minimum. The sequel also learns its lesson in regards to the gunplay. While Jing’s intentions with the Wolf Warrior series are clear, in terms of them being heroic tales of the Chinese military, his calibre as a martial artist was disappointingly cast to one side in the original and barely utilised. Wolf Warrior 2 rectifies this, while still realistically acknowledging that the threat of a gunshot is always present, allowing Jing to get into various brief but intense hand-to-hand showdowns.
His fights against both Moneymaker and Toney are suitably brutal, and special mention should go to the casting of former WWE star Oleg Prudius. Known in WWE under the name of Vladamir Kozlov, Prudius is a man mountain whose presence is handled much more effectively than the similarly built Jiang Bao-Cheng, who Jing utilised in his directorial debut, Legendary Assassin. For those who balked at the rather awkward use of wires during the fights in both Legendary Assassin and Wolf Warrior, here they’ve also been done away with, which sees a much welcome grounded approach to the fisticuffs that take place. It’s a wise decision by action directors Hargrave and Jack Wong, who most recently worked on Operation Mekong, and brings a distinctly different flavour to the action than Jing’s frequent collaborator Nicky Li.
When the Chinese military decide to evacuate the city, Jing ultimately decides to stay behind to rescue a group of Chinese medical staff, holed up in a hospital several kilometres away. The hospital is home to a doctor played by Celina Jade, whose acting career was kicked off thanks to Jing casting her in Legendary Assassin, and another former military man played by Wu Gang. Jing’s arrival at the hospital is the real indicator that the action is only going to get more and more ludicrous from here on in, and that’s not a detriment. Despite it being physically impossible based on the architecture of the building, Jing makes his entrance into the hospital by driving his jeep through the second floor, in an automotive display that wouldn’t look out of place in a Fast and Furious movie. Gravity be damned.
While Wolf Warrior 2 is clearly all about the action, it’s worth mentioning that for the most part, the African cast are given respectful roles that steer clear of racial stereotypes. If a similar movie was made in Hong Kong during the 80’s or 90’s, there’s little doubt that it would have been a completely different story. Jing himself has also improved as an actor, and his chemistry with both Celina Jade and Wu Gang is effective despite the simplistic script (one line has him declare “Once a Wolf Warrior, always a Wolf Warrior”). The only weak link is the casting of Mainland singer Hans Zhang Han, playing another member of the military holed up in the hospital, who likely appears only to appeal to his fan-base demographic.
Speaking of the script, it’s a relief to hear that the overly nationalistic tones from the original have been dialled back considerably for the sequel. It still feels like the word ‘Chinese’ is spoken in almost every other line (and I think it could be), but it’s nowhere near as prelevant as the frequently threatening tone that Wolf Warrior took on. Here it’s more entertaining than anything else, as you have such lines as “Dr Chen is at the St Francis Chinese invested hospital.” Was it really necessary to include the words ‘Chinese invested’? Of course not, but it does make it kind of funny. It’s ironic then that the closing scene of Wolf Warrior 2 contains a literal example of Chinese flag waving, although to Jing’s credit, there’s a context for why it’s there, making it a smart but sly example of a clip that will no doubt help to bring in the Chinese audience.
Thankfully the promise of a Wu Jing vs Frank Grillo fight isn’t broken, and for those checking in for their confrontation, they’ll definitely be rewarded more than those that checked in for Adkins appearance in the original. It’s a 4 minute knock down drag out affair, that initially has them going at each other while air strikes rain down all around them, providing a visually striking backdrop. It also gets surprisingly bloody, and while some may complain about the quick editing, overall it doesn’t detract from the fight, still allowing the flow to be appreciated. Grillo’s character is thin at best, with no backstory other than he’s an evil mercenary (who at one point is also hinted at liking kids), however he brings an undeniably menacing presence, and proves to be a worthy foe.
In many ways it feels like the review I’m writing for Wolf Warrior 2 is the one that I wanted to write for Wolf Warrior, and while it’s still far from perfect, it delivers where it counts. There’s no need to question if a third one is on the way, as a slightly bewildering post-credits sequence (that’s clearly indicative of Jing still not being a fully rounded director) ends with Wolf Warrior 3 being splattered across the screen. Regardless of the sequences confusing nature, it does its part in preventing the final shot from being of a Chinese passport (you’ll understand once watched). While 2 years ago I grimaced at the prospect of a sequel, Jing has proven with his latest directorial effort that the third time really is a charm, so if we’re going to go for another round of Wolf Warrior action, count me in.
Sly and his psychotic gang of mutts are back! On October 3, 2017, Lionsgate Home Entertainment will be releasing The Expendables 3-Film Collection (on 3 Blu-ray discs, plus digital copies). This action-packed, star-studded bundle includes The Expendables, The Expendables 2, and The Expendables 3: Unrated Edition.
In the series, Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jason Statham join forces with Mel Gibson, Mickey Rourke, Wesley Snipes, Harrison Ford, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Chuck Norris, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Antonio Banderas, Gary Daniels, Scott Adkins and many more legends and rising stars in these epic adventures.
Well Go USA has nabbed The Adventurers (read our review) for a North American theatrical release. The upcoming actioner is a reworking of John Woo’s Once a Thief,the 1991 Hong Kong classic about art thieves, famously played by Chow Yun Fat, Cherie Chung and Leslie Cheung.
After his recent release from prison, infamous thief Cheung Tan (Lau) plots a heist with his partners Xiao Bao (Yang) and Ye Hong (Qi) to steal precious jewels in Europe, while French detective Pierre (Reno), who has been hot on Cheung’s trails for many years, must capture this gang of thieves on one draft.
The Adventurers hits domestically on August 11, 2017, followed by a North American release on August 18.
On September 19, 2017, Film Movement Classics is releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for Takeshi Kitano’s crime drama, Hana-Bi (akaFireworks). For the first time in America, this acclaimed classic – directed, written by and starring Kitano (Outrage, Beyond Outrage) – has been fully restored in beautiful HD.
Former police officer Nishi feels responsible for the shattered lives of his loved ones. His partner Horibe has been crippled in a disastrous stakeout, a colleague is shot dead by the same villain, and his own wife has a terminal illness. In debt to a yakuza loanshark, Nishi conceives a bank robbery to provide for his partner, help the dead cop’s widow, and take one last holiday throughout Japan with his wife and share a final taste of happiness.
Unfortunately, this version is the slightly cut, English-dubbed (by Jackie himself) Miramax’d edition of Drunken Master II, but there’s no denying the greatness of this masterpiece regardless of its presentation.
When the British government is discovered smuggling precious Chinese artifacts out of the country, Wong Fei Hung (Chan) uses his uniquely outlandish style of “Drunken Boxing” to fight the conspirators.
Ever since the release of 2015’s Spectre, the state of the James Bond franchise – as well as its current leading man – has been more or less in limbo, but as of a few days ago, James Bond is getting ready to suit up for his next mission.
According to the official 007 website, James Bond will return to US cinemas on November 8, 2019 with a traditional earlier release in the UK and the rest of the world.
Bond 25, the next adventure in the long-running action franchise, will be written by Neal Purvis and Robert Wade, long time collaborators and writers on previous Bond films including Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, Skyfall and Spectre. The film will be produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli. Additional details regarding distribution, including international release dates, the film’s cast and director, will be announced at a later date.
Although currently “unofficial”, Craig is back, at least according to TNYT (via Collider): “Two people briefed on the matter, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to avoid conflicts with Eon and MGM,” say that Craig is coming back, and since the Times is pretty trustworthy publication (as opposed to DanielCraigShouldAlwaysBeBond.com), I’m willing to put my faith in their reporting that the actor will make his fifth appearance as Bond in the upcoming sequel.
Back in May of 2016, sources told DM: ‘Daniel is done – pure and simple – he told top brass at MGM after Spectre. They threw huge amounts of money at him, but it just wasn’t what he wanted,’ said the source. Another source told the Mail that ‘executives had finally agreed to let the actor go after growing tired of his criticism of the franchise.’ And let’s not forget that Craig stated that he’d rather ‘slash his wrists’ than play Bond for a fifth time (he said this shortly after the release of Spectre).
Then in April 2017 (via PS), it was reported that Bond producer Barbara Broccoli has all but persuaded Daniel Craig to play 007 for the historic 25th movie in the series. Daniel’s talks with Barbara were going in the right direction. They have a script — screenwriting duo Neal Purvis and Robert Wade [who’ve penned several Bond movies] are writing and they’ll go into production as soon as Daniel is ready to commit.” The source added, “Plus, Barbara Broccoli doesn’t like Tom Hiddleston, he’s a bit too smug and not tough enough to play James Bond.”
While Broccoli was waiting for Craig’s answer, the media was having a field day about who’d be playing Bond? Idris Elba (Beasts of No Nation), Michael Fassbender (Jobs), Damian Lewis (Homeland), James Norton (War and Peace) and Tom Hiddleston (The Avengers) remain firm favorites. Also, Jamie Bell (Snowpiercer) was supposedly talking with producers.
The other biggie is: Who’ll be directing Bond? Everyone from Drive’s Nicolas Winding Refn (who is currently working on Avenging Silence, his own take of a spy flick after turning down Spectre) to Guy Ritchie (who penned last year’s similarly themed The Man from U.N.C.L.E.) have been attracted to the idea. Other filmmakers who have expressed interest include Christopher Nolan (Dunkirk) and Chad Stahelski (John Wick: Chapter 2). Even Edgar Wright (Baby Driver) has been the subject of some reports.
From both a critical and financial point of view, 2012’s Skyfall has gone on to become the most successful James Bond film of all time, grossing over $1 billion worldwide. Last year’s Spectre, which drew in a lesser audience, plus mixed reviews, took in $879.2 million worldwide. Even though Spectre wasn’t a massive success, it was still a success.
For now, Craig is wrapping up a 20-part TV series called Purity (Mirror reported that MGM was even willing to push Bond 25 back, which would allow Craig to complete the series). Craig can be seen next in Steven Soderbergh’s Lucky Logan, a heist film, which releases in August.
Updates: According to the reliable crew at Deadline, here are the potential Bond 25 directors that are on the short list: Yann Demange (’71), Denis Villenueve (Arrival) and David Mackenzie (Hell or High Water). Pick one.
Jin Hyun-pil (Byung-hun) runs ‘One Network Inc.’, a company with an extensive network covering Korea. The chief of the Intellectual Crime Investigation team, Kim Jae-myung (Dong-won), suspects One Network’s involvement in a fraud case of unprecedented scale. Kim tracks down the company’s IT architect and brain, Park Jang-gun (Woo-bin), and attempts to persuade Park to hand over Jin’s secret ledger in exchange for a plea bargain. Feeling the police close in on him, Jin moves operations out of Korea. Kim nonetheless continues his investigation into Jin. 6 months later, news about Jin’s death stirs the country once again.
We’re not sure why John Wick is the poster boy for action movies these days (to quote Paul Bramhall: “Hong Kong cinema has been doing it for ages”), but it certainly deserves the credit for re-igniting that over-the-top, intricately choreographed shoot ’em up action trend that’s not going to die anytime soon.
In addition to Atomic Blonde – as well as Peppermint (and to a lesser extent, Proud Mary) – there’s another female-centric actioner in development that’s apparently going to be a part of a John Wick cinematic Universe.
Up and coming writer, Shay Hatten, recently sold Lionsgate his script for Ballerina, which involves “a young woman raised as an assassin who must hunt down the other assassins that murdered her family” (via THR). The studio’s plan is to fine tune the story so it fits within the John Wick franchise (Ares from John Wick 2 starring Ruby Rose perhaps?).
We’ll keep you updated on Mrs. John Wick as more news becomes available. For now, we leave you with the Trailer for 1996’s Beyond Hypothermia, because promoting Asian film is our #1 priority.
Director Rick Famuyiwa (Dope) is in talks to helm Son of Shaolin, a martial arts film based on the graphic novel of the same name created and written by Caanan Whit and Jay Longino (who also penned Jackie Chan’s Skiptrace).
Son of Shaolin is a kung fu epic set in the back alleys and subway tunnels of Harlem, New York. Kyrie, an aspiring street artist who is struggling to make ends meet, learns that he is the last living descendant of a secret sect of ancient Shaolin Elders. Confused and unsure of where to turn, he finds a father figure in the mysterious Master Fong. Fong trains Kyrie in martial arts in anticipation of an attack from Red Fist, a relentless killer who has already murdered the rest of Kyrie’s bloodline (via Amazon).
Last year, there were reports that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson (The Rundown) would be showing off some new kung fu skills as one of the film’s stars, but recent reports suggest that he’s only producing the film (via THR).
Stay tuned for updates regarding the movie. The graphic novel for Son of Shaolinreleases on September 26, 2017. For now, here’s the real son of Shaolin…
With the upcoming theatrical and VOD release of Savage Dog in August, at COF we were given the opportunity to provide the Dragon from Chile – Marko Zaror – 10 questions about his experience working on the movie.
Since initially beginning in the industry as a stunt double for the Rock in 2003’s The Rundown, Zaror really got action fans attention when he headlined the martial arts actioner Kiltro in 2006. Made in his native Chile, the pairing with director Ernesto Espinoza would prove to be one that’s built to last, as they’d go onto make Mirageman, Mandrill, and Redeemer together.
Zaror has several productions in the pipeline which he’s set to appear in, but for now, all eyes are on Savage Dog, helmed by stuntman turned director Jesse V. Johnson. Without further ado, check out his thoughts below –
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Question #1:Savage Dog provides a re-match between you and Scott Adkins, after going head to head in Undisputed III: Redemption from 2010, what was it like working together again 7 years later?
Marko Zaror: It was great, as we always wanted to work together again after Undisputed III: Redemption, and the cool thing about Savage Dog is that because it’s a totally different type of movie, we were able to create and play with different techniques.
#2: For those who say they’ve already seen both you and Adkins fight each other before, what would you say are the main differences, and what do people have to look forward to, from your pairing in Savage Dog?
MZ:Savage Dog is a much more realistic type of movie, and also a movie that is set in a different era, so this gave us the challenge to do a totally different type of fighting style. Also my character uses a knife, so this was already a big element that made us co-create a fight scene that feels really different to what audiences have seen before.
Scott Adkins and Zaror face off in Undisputed III: Redemption.
#3: Jesse V. Johnson is also a stuntman on top of being a director and writer, how would you say that influences his directing style in terms of you also being a physical performer?
MZ: Because of the fact he’s also a stuntman, he truly understands the time that’s needed to be able to accomplish a good action scene. Also in regards to the camera work and stunts, he is able to be really specific about what he wants, and if he feels like he needs to show how he envisions a stunt to look like, for example hitting the ground a certain way, he will just show you by doing it himself!
#4: In your collaborations with director Ernesto Espinoza, you usually choreograph the fight scenes yourself. What are the main differences from your perspective, between doing your own fight choreography, and taking direction from another fight choreographer?
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MZ: In Savage Dog Jesse wanted me to come up with ideas and apply the techniques that I wanted to use for the character. In that regard I’ve been lucky to work with really good choreographers that let me give my input on the vision and ideas for the scenes.
#5: Were you or Scott Adkins able to incorporate any of your own ideas into the fight you have in Savage Dog, and if so what?
MZ: Went I was doing research for my character I really liked the French style of Savate, so I studies a lot of Savate footage in order to understand how the character will fight and movie. When I told Jesse, he really like the idea and we went for it!
#6: The last time you worked with Espinoza was on 2014’s Redeemer, do you have any plans to work together again in the near future?
MZ: Yes, we are always working on ideas, and actually there is a good chance we be making a movie together soon.
With Danny Trejo, Robert Rodriguez and Alexa PenaVega promoting Machete Kills.
#7: You’ve now worked in the U.S., India, and of course your home country of Chile. What for you are some of the biggest differences between the industries, and what are some of the learnings you’ve taken from each one?
MZ: Working in Chile is always a challenge, because everything that we have done with Ernesto is the first time it’s done over there. So basically we have to be really creative to accomplish what we want, and I have to be really involved in all the processes of the movie, from pre-production all the way through to post.
In my work in the U.S.A. and India, I’ve been a part of big productions were my only role is to be my character, so there is a big difference. But in terms of movie making, I believe it’s a universal language that once you are on a set, no matter what the language or which place you’re in, the logistics and methods are similar.
Two of Zaror’s biggest influences are in this photograph from Enter the Dragon.
#8: Who are your biggest influences as a martial artist?
MZ: Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan.
#9: If you could have a screen-fight with any action movie star, dead or alive, who would it be and why?
MZ: Bruce Lee for sure! But if we’re talking about those who are alive, it will have to be Donnie Yen.
#10: What can we look forward to next from Marko Zaror, and is there any release date locked in for The Green Ghost?
MZ: No release date yet for The Green Ghost, but I’m guessing this year. Also I’m looking forward to The Defenders which will air next month, were I have an appearance in one episode. But what I’m really excited about is for the Robert Rodriguez movie Alita: Battle Angel, that will premiere next year!
Thanks again to Marko Zaror, Paul Bramhall, and the entire gang at Katrina Wan PR for getting this interview together.
A young woman (Meiko Kaji), trained from childhood as an assassin and hell-bent on revenge for her father’s murder and her mother’s rape, hacks and slashes her way to gory satisfaction.
Rampant with inventive violence and spectacularly choreographed swordplay, Toshiya Fujita’s pair of influential cult classics Lady Snowblood and Lady Snowblood: Love Song of Vengeance, set in late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century Japan, respectively, are bloody, beautiful extravaganzas composed of one elegant widescreen composition after another. The first Lady Snowblood was a major inspiration for Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill saga, and both of Fujita’s films remain cornerstones of Asian action cinema.
Features include: New 2K digital restorations of both films, with uncompressed monaural soundtracks on the Blu-rays; New interviews with Kazuo Koike, the writer of the manga on which the films are based, and screenwriter Norio Osada; Trailers; New English subtitle translations; plus, an essay by critic Howard Hampton.
U.S. label Scream Factory (subsidiary to Shout! Factory) has announced that they’re working on a Special Edition Blu-ray release for Cyborg, a 1989 actioner from cult director Albert Pyun (The Sword and Sorcerer, Nemesis) that stars martial arts sensation Jean-Claude Van Damme (Death Warrant).
Cyborg takes place in a post-apocalyptic America, where a plague has wrecked the world and only a female cyborg (Dayle Haddon) has the key to finding a cure. But there’s a problem: the most powerful gang (headed by Vincent Klyn) in the wastelands will do anything they can from seeing the scientists succeed in saving the world. Read Kyle Warner’s full review.
So what kinds of features will this Special Edition include? Only time will tell. Perhaps they’ll throw in Pyun’s director’s cut of the film (aka Slinger), which has only been available in foreign markets. We’ll keep you updated on this release as we hear more. Until then, enjoy the film’s classic Trailer:
Director: Nicolas Winding Refn Director: Nicolas Winding Refn, Roy Jacobsen Cast: Mads Mikkelsen, Maarten Stevenson, Gordon Brown, Paul Rhys, Andrew Flanagan, Gary Lewis, Gary McCormack, Alexander Morton, Jamie Sives Running Time: 92 min.
Back in 2009 accomplished Danish director Nicolas Winding Refn, the great Dane behind such artistically unique efforts like crime drama Only God Forgives and the visually thrilling The Neon Demon, tackled the fantasy drama feature Valhalla Rising.
He is without a doubt a director with a unique style and someone whom never shies away from artistry and experimentation which is always prominent on screen no matter what he produces. So, what exactly would he pull out of the bag for when he decided to turn his attentions to some 11th-century fantasy adventure?
Valhalla Rising stars Mads Mikkelsen (Casino Royale, Hannibal) as One-Eye, a Norse warrior who along with a young boy and a group of Christian Norsemen head across the seas in search of the Holy Land.
It’s a concept that could have quite easily ended up in the wrong hands and suddenly become an all-out action and adventure farce. But thankfully it didn’t.
And it’s certainly a film that split opinion from both audiences and critics alike. If you weren’t lucky enough to catch this first time around it’s definitely an artistic effort that deserves revisiting.
It manages to bring a fresh approach to the typical clichéd look and style of Norse-themed movies that many cinema-goers are now so familiar with. It’s a popular theme which already influences a number of TV shows and games such as Valhalla slot.
But with audiences relegated to more mainstream franchises such as Thor, which continues to enjoy huge box office success, a lot of the more human and deeper themes of Norse mythology seems to have been somewhat lost in more recent times, so it’s great to see movies like this still being made.
The movie was sandwiched between Refn’s two directorial efforts of the Bronson biopic, starring a very different looking Tom Hardy, and of course his highly praised cool crime adaptation Drive, which starred Ryan Gosling.
So it seemed that 11th-century Scandinavia for an unusual choice for the rising director. However, he manages to expertly piece together a beautiful cinematic experience that really drills down into aspects of humanity and raw emotion, something that is rarely explored to any great extent in this mythological subgenre of filmmaking.
The plot itself and the characterisations are purposely left unclear enough for viewers to draw their own conclusions. It’s an experience, a life journey, something that can be interpreted in numerous ways and one that will stay with you for quite a while after the end credits roll.
Right at the heart of the movie is of course our lead One-Eye, played by the excellent Mads Mikkelsen. He truly manages to grip the audience and what makes his performance even more impressive is that his character is actually mute and therefore doesn’t utter a word through the movie.
It’s just his on-screen presence that manages to make such a difference here. Coupled with the incredibly visceral imagery we’re treated to it’s a visually stunning piece of work.
On August 29, 2017, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is releasing the DVD for Asura: The City of Madness, directed by Kim Sung-Su (The Flu, Musa: The Warrior).
Detective Han (Jung Woo-Sung of The Divine Move), who for years has been secretly doing dirty work for the corrupt mayor (Hwang Jung-Min of A Violent Prosecutor), is now pressured by a ruthless prosecutor (Kwak Do-Won of The Wailing) to cooperate in his investigation against the mayor.
Feeling trapped, Han persuades his young partner Sunmo (Ju Ji-Hoon of Along With The Gods) to take over his work for the mayor, but things start to get tangled in unpredictable ways.
French filmmaker Camille Delamarre – best known for directing Brick Mansions (a remake of District 13) and The Transporter Refueled (a reboot of The Transporter) – has teamed up with martial arts star Mark Dacascos (Brotherhood of the Wolf, Drive) for The Way, a new action series that involves ninjas (isn’t that all you need to know?).
The Studio+ original series also stars Gabriella Wright (The Transporter Refueled), Jimmy Jean-louis (Tears of the Sun), Andrew Cooper (The Royales), Alex Martin (Transporter: The Series) and Sam Redford (The Hurt Locker).
If you’re looking for actual Dacascos movies, don’t fret, because a releases date for Sony’s Ultimate Justice is right around the corner (and hopefully we’ll see an official release announcement for Showdown in Manila and Maximum Impact soon).
The first episode of The Way is currently available to watch (French website) followed by further episodes that can be unlocked with a subscription. Check out the series Trailer below (via Mike Leeder):
Kung Fu Killer (read our review) follows a top-notch kung fu instructor (Yen) who is imprisoned for accidentally killing a man. But when a deranged killer (Baoqiang) begins targeting the best martial artists in Hong Kong, it’s up to Yen to stop him!
Well Go USA Entertainment has acquired North American rights to Triple Threat (aka Makeshift Squad), an upcoming action film by Jessie V. Johnson (Savage Dog) that’s best described as a martial arts-themed Expendables (via Deadline).
Here’s what you can expect from the film’s plot, according to THR: After a billionaire’s daughter becomes the target of a mercenary cartel. Her only protection are two down-on-their-luck fighters and a third who has vowed revenge against the others. Jaa, Uwais and Chen are the protagonists, while American thespians Adkins, Bisping and White are the villains.
Look out for a U.S theatrical release in early 2018.
Updates: Watch the film’s 1st Teaser Trailer below:
As fellow COF writer Paul Bramhall points out in his recent review for Savage Dog, action filmmaker Jesse V. Johnson (The Last Sentinel) seems to have found a new muse in the form of martial arts sensation Scott Adkins (Eliminators).
The two are currently busy on The Pay Up, an upcoming actioner that’ll mark their 4th feature together (5th if you count 2005’s Pit Fighter). Details for the film are scarce, but it is confirmed that David William No (Mr. Nice Guy) and Louis Mandylor (Martial Law) are also part of the cast (via FB).
Following the premiere at 2017 Cannes Film Festival, Before We Vanish continued its festival circuit at this year’s 17th edition of Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival. With budget as the one thing that shouldn’t give the organizers any headache, NIFFF had the privilege of welcoming Takashi Miike as the guest of honor this year, with not one, but three of his new movies. Fans have all the reason to look forward to these, while the sequel to Mole Song offers even more wacky action and goofy comedy, Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure and Blade of the Immortal are some of Miike’s best since Lesson of the Evil. As different directors with their own unique style and vision, it may seem there’s nothing to connect the two, but Kiyoshi Kurosawa, just like Miike, had his share of V-Cinema productions before becoming one of the best known Japanese filmmakers today.
In 2016, Creepy was announced as the return of the master – Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s big comeback to the genre that made him famous. After completing Daguerrotype that same year, his first movie shot outside of Japan, Kurosawa returned with another genre piece, this time science fiction. Again, rather than just going by the book, he offers his own unique vision instead; this alien invasion piece is unlike any you’ve seen before.
Though not without his missteps, Kurosawa was able to deliver in any decade despite the change of times, and it’s no different today. Based on a play written and directed by Tomohiro Maekawa, Before we vanish is another fantastic display of Kurosawa’s mastery. It is a story about three aliens that, nested inside their human hosts, prepare for invasion, a story that opens with a bloody family massacre and a cool looking car crash only to continue in a far less exciting tone, as a slow-paced thriller with refined dramatic charge, and a comic flare for good balance.
What makes Before We Vanish unique is, above all, the fact there’s nothing that much scientific or fantastic about it, except the idea and the story itself. Sci-fi fans expecting spaceships, creatures from outer space or tons of special effects could end up quite disappointed since Kurosawa’s apocalyptic vision comes closer to the one seen in his 2001 masterpiece Pulse, only less fantastic. Drive-by audience might find the movie boring and couldn’t be blamed for it, but those familiar with Kurosawa’s body of work will surely appreciate the way how he effortlessly transformed something ordinary into something, well, so extraordinary.
To add just enough spice to it, there are occasional outbursts of action, our teenage aliens taking on special agents that are on to them, or, in one of the best scenes in the movie, Kurosawa’s take on the renowned North by Northwest plane scene, reporter turned “guide” facing the threat from above underarmed. Perhaps these rare exciting moments wouldn’t be as effective had the rest been any more entertaining.
Rather an experience than a memorable slice of cinema, Before We Vanish is all about atmosphere, part of which is the interesting soundtrack seemingly more appropriate for an 80’s Hollywood movie, perhaps something Spielberg would direct back in the days when Dream Factory was still producing magic. Thanks to Kurosawa’s atmosphere build-up and skillful storytelling, two plain looking teenagers and a grown man meeting on the street become three aliens reunited for the first time on Earth, finalizing their invasion plan. The aliens here, using humans as both their hosts and their “guides”, need to learn about Earth before being able to invade. Taking human concepts by a simple touch of the finger is the way to do it.
Before being fully able to understand, they just roam around befuddled, gathering the necessary knowledge. Who better to portrait such a confused character wearing blunt face than Ryuhei Matsuda? This was his first time working with Kurosawa, here without his regular Koji Yakusho, as it was for his two young extraterrestrial pals, Mahiro Takasugi and the great Yuri Tsunematsu in the role of Akira Tachibana. The whole concepts looting idea, often leading into almost philosophical re-examination of basic human conceptions, seems at times naive, but is again quite beautiful in Kurosawa’s delivery. This is best depicted in the scene with Matsuda’s character trying to grasp the human concept of love.
Before We Vanish has Kurosawa written all over it, down to the small touches often present in his films, such as toying with lighting and shadow to accentuate as seen in Creepy, or the interesting slow-motion usage in the simple scenes of characters driving. Unusual, subtle and again, so distantly unique, Kurosawa’s latest directorial vision is undoubtedly a great one. The only question is, how many will see it as such?
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If you love sewing, but are trying to cut back on expenses, take a look at my six tips for saving money on sewing!
If you're kicking off 2018 with health and wellness in mind, then this video is for you. My friend and Yogi, Kate, walks us through some stretches to help keep our bodies healthy while sewing!
Let's take a look back at my 2017 resolutions video and see how I did! I'm also share some of my sewing resolutions for 2018!
Happy New Year everyone! I've compiled all of my top favorites from 2017 to show you which items from the monthly favorites made the cut.
Inspired by my favorite artist, Taylor Swift, I made this top for New Year's Eve! Watch to learn all about the fabric, the pattern I used, and even info about the shorts, too!
Here are my favorite things from November! I was doing a lot of pattern alterations in order to make my Ginger Jeans muslin, so if you're into that sort of thing, you're going to love these products, too!
Don't be mad, but I combined my makes and plans this month! You'll see why when you watch the video!
I made this dress to wear to the ballet a couple of months ago, but love it just as much as a holiday dress. The fabric is actually perfect for a classy New Year's Eve party, too!
As usual, I've bitten off more than I can chew! But, there is just so much inspiration out there right now that I can't help but add all of the things to my sewing list!


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News: Animals in entertainment
21 October 2015
Today Oxford University have published a study concluding that at least 4 million tourists who visit tourist attractions involving wildlife are likely to be contributing to large-scale animal welfare abuses.
12 October 2015
Walter Palmer, the American dentist that paid $50,000 to shoot Cecil will not face charges in Zimbabwe after the Environment Minister made an announcement saying that Walter Palmer’s ‘papers were in order’.
05 October 2015
Thomas Cook Group is now claiming that they no longer offer elephant rides and shows to any of their customers – but this simply isn’t true.
04 October 2015
Thomas Cook Group, one of the leading travel companies around the world, is continuing to promote and sell cruel elephant rides. Sign our petition to put an end to this today.
15 September 2015
The appalling cruelty inflicted upon Asian elephants used for tourist rides and shows is now spreading throughout Southern Africa.
11 August 2015
On World Lion Day 2015, celebrities joined us as we made one giant roar to highlight the torture that lions face all in the name of ‘entertainment’.
06 August 2015
Wild animals are enduring lifelong misery for tourist entertainment. Join our movement to keep wild animals where they belong, in the wild.
31 July 2015
We welcome the announcement from the United Nations that will step up international efforts in tackling the illegal trafficking of wildlife.
29 July 2015
It has been reported that an American dentist paid US$50,000 to shoot Cecil the lion, a national treasure in Zimbabwe, earlier this month.
28 April 2015
The Thai government and Tiger Temple owners have come to an agreement over the future of the 146 tigers being used for tourist entertainment at the Temple.


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I’m A Star Teens Summer Celebrity Basketball Game
July 22 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
After much anticipation, I’m A Star Foundation’s Jacksonville HELPS Celebrity Basketball Game is back this summer, bouncing back from a pause during the COVID pandemic, the charity competition returns on Saturday, July 22nd at 6 p.m. at Paxon School for Advanced Studies, 3239 Norman E Thagard Blvd. Celebrities face-off with high school all stars to raise money for homeless students in Duval County Public Schools. For more info visit: www.imastarfoundation.org/jacksonvillehelps.


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Everyone should get an equal chance of a Cambridge education
Another day, another home-grown battle against Oxbridge elitism
Will Cambridge loosen centuries-old elitist biases and make more places available to disadvantaged students?
With the announcement from an Oxford college that it is set to increase its student intake by 10% to specifically target more minority or “disadvantaged” students, comes the inevitable question of whether the draconian Cambridge colleges will follow suit and wearily give in.
Few may disagree with the principle of providing those not born into a privileged, socio-economic security with a fair chance of a place at a top university. However, the fear voiced by many is a loosening of the admissions process will lead to a decline in academic standards at the top universities.
University College, Oxford announced that their plan to increase their student intake by 10% is designed to “ensure that very deserving students of high potential who come from disadvantaged backgrounds, but who might otherwise miss out on a place at Oxford due to the sheer number of applications, have the chance to study here”.
If Cambridge fails to confront its poor admissions record on disadvantaged students then it runs the risk of letting valuable, talented individuals slipping through the net and perpetuating social inequalities which still run through our society. We cannot ignore the stark statistics which still continue to entrench Cambridge in the archaic privileges of the past: independent schools make up only 7% of the schools in the country yet the students in this very small minority make up a mind-blowing 37% of Cambridge students.
The student body of Cambridge is not sufficiently broad enough: underprivileged students require a greater representation.
As long as Cambridge colleges are aware of the need to fully integrate students into the university and colleges, there should be no reason to fear that these students are somehow ill-suited to life at Cambridge. Equally, students should never feel put off from applying because they do not fit into a socio-economic Cambridge “type”.
The university has still a long way to go in recognising the tensions between its archaic traditions to the more liberally minded, politically savvy and socially active students filtering through its hallowed streets.
Widening the intake of students does not have to mean a devaluing of the Cambridge degree or a loosening of academic requirements but rather gives disadvantaged students who excel academically the same opportunities to nurture their academic potential as their privileged counterparts.
A student should not be punished for the area in which they were born, in the school that they attended or for domestic problems; these factors are outside the applicant’s control and must not be seen to perpetuate further inequalities. The chance to study in a leading university should be open to all those who are prepared to work hard.
Academic standards will not fall but rather flourish under a broadening of the student pool to ensure that privileged and disadvantaged students alike are placed on a level playing field.
Admittedly, opening up more places for disadvantaged students is just a small step in trying to target inequalities in education: these differences must also be targeted from an earlier age to ensure that students with the drive and ability to achieve fantastic results have the confidence and help they need to find the success they deserve.
University is no longer the finishing school for the privileged few with the money and the contacts to climb the career ladder and Cambridge must modernise itself in line with other leading universities to ensure that its student body is world-class in its diversity.
Diversity means equal opportunities for all, not a weakening of academic achievement.


P320 x5 legion I just got today. It has a tungsten infused polymer frame, go gun gas pedal, bull barrel, springer precision base pads on 17 round magazine, grams followers and holds 23+1. I removed the magwell which isn’t legal for the division I’m going to shoot this in.
I'm still a few days out from getting paperwork before I can take possession of mine 'formally'. The grip module itself is a big delta vs. my normal X5 but I don't know that I feel the trigger weight really changed.
Wish I could fit those base pad extenders here but capacity restrictive state.
Wow that’s funny, yeah I love the 226 SAO Legion, I don’t use it much it gets some range time now and then though, I suspect an X Five would be much the same... I might pick up an FDE as I have a liking for the color and drop some Gray Guns stuff in it maybe a DPP on it for fun. I do wish Sig either offered their slides cut for the RMR or had a modular plate design like Glock or CZ so you could mount the RMR, I just really don’t like the Sig Romeo optics or the DPP, much rather have a bomb proof RMR.
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by Karl Kurtz
Gerry Cohen reports in his blog, NC Bill Drafting, that a new online system for legislators to sign on as cosponsors on bills was a great success in the North Carolina House of Representatives. The system was used over 4,000 times to record cosponsors. Gerry and House clerk Denise Weeks admit that they're not the first state to do this and that they borrowed some ideas from Florida as they developed their own system.
We were also pleased to note in another posting in Gerry's blog that well-known former NCSL staff chair John Turcotte, who previously headed up legislative program evaluation shops in Mississippi and Florida, has recently been named to direct a new Legislative Program Evaluation Division in North Carolina.


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Our Calculations Prove That This Is How You Solve For Pie
There are few times when math and food go together so well than on Pi Day, which falls on March 14 (3.14). Started in 1988 by San Francisco Exploratorium physicist Larry Shaw, who had the lab’s staff march in a circle and then eat pie, Pi Day is universally accepted as a great day to indulge in pie, which (if you remember your fifth grade math correctly), has a circumference of 2 π r. Even better than math is cutting two radii into a delicious pastry and grabbing a slice.
In honor of Pi Day, here are a few of the best pies:
Strawberry Rhubarb is the king of pies. Sour and sweet and oh so good. Marco Polo is said to have introduced rhubarb pie from China to Europe in the 13th century. Mixed with the North American fruit strawberry, the tartness of each is blended perfectly.
The origin of the banana cream pie is tricky. Bananas became popular in America in the late 19th century, so it’s probably around then that someone decided to bake it into a pie. But we do know that in 1909, Mr. Flip, a silent comedy, featured the first “pie to the face” gag. And then, in 1951, the banana cream pie was named the most popular pie in the armed forces. We also know they’re decadent and delicious.
If you’ve ever driven past Miami, down through the Florida Keys, and stopped at a restaurant on any of the islands, you’ve probably had the opportunity to taste real key lime pie. Supposedly, the key lime pie was invented by a botanist named Jack Simons in the early 20th century, though some dispute this account. What is undisputed is that key lime pie is Florida’s deserving official state pie.
Any good home gourmand knows that the cock-a-leekie pie is the king of the savory dinner pies. A perfect mixture of leeks and chicken, it’s actually a play on a Scottish soup (Scotland’s national soup, actually), but we think the combo works so much better as a pie. We checked our math on this one.
Blueberry basil hand pie
There’s something about sweet blueberries and spicy basil that gets us going—definitely the best for hand pies. Hand pies are bake sale favorites, and a staple in New Orleans cuisine. There are versions of hand pies all around the world (Jamaican patties, Jewish blintzes). All you do is fill dumpling-like dough, deep fry, and let it cool and you have a portable treat. We love math.
Happy Pi Day!
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From the contemporary P3 Collection comes this plug-in swing arm wall light with stylish looks. Features a brushed nickel finish and a square backplate. Also has an on/off switch. Plugs into any standard wall outlet; cord cover included. Design by George Kovacs from Minka.
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A few months ago, it was revealed that the first season of the series “The Last of Us” will focus on the events of the franchise’s first game.
However, game creator Neil Druckmanm told IGN that the adaptation will result in changes from the original material.
“Craig [Mazin, o showrunner] and I have talked a lot about the first season of the series and we will bring you the main elements of the game like the philosophical foundations of the story. When it comes to superficial things, like the clothes of the characters or certain characteristics present in the game, there may be changes in this direction. Some of these characteristics may or may not show up in the adaptation, what matters to us is the essence of who these people are and the essence of their journey.
He went on to say that the script will also deviate a bit from what has been shown in the game.
“Things are sometimes very closed and that limits us a lot. It’s great when concrete things work, like when I see the in-game dialogue present in the script … but we have to take a few detours to create an effect that is more suitable for TV, because we are dealing with a different medium. .
Unfortunately, he did not specify what those discrepancies would be, so we can only wait for further updates.
So, are you excited to debut?
Recalling that Pedro Pascal (“The Mandalorian”) will give life to Joel, described as “a thick-skinned survivor, plagued by past trauma and failures, who must travel through an America devastated by the pandemic, while protecting a girl who represents humanity’s last hope ”.
Bella Ramsey (“The Worst Witch”), better known as Lyanna Mormont in “Game of Thrones”, will bring Ellie to life.
Russian filmmaker Kantemir Balagov was recruited to direct the pilot episode, replacing Johan Renck, who had to leave the project due to scheduling conflicts.
Craig Mazin (“Chernobyl”) will also be producer and screenwriter.
In an interview with the BBC, Mazin revealed that the plot will expand the game universe, making it clear that the series will not change the main elements of the games, just bring more information.
“If you’ve played ‘The Last of Us’ before, our intention is for you to watch the program and say ‘it didn’t violate anything that I liked about the game’. We won’t change anything, either with respect to the plot or the characters, but we will bring a lot more information about this universe. Believe me, the story is very large and leaves room for many new ideas, some really amazing ideas.
The production is the result of a partnership between Naughty Dog, HBO, Sony Pictures Televison and PlayStation Productions, which will make its debut in creating television series.
Still without a start date, the project will also have Neil Druckmann (one of the game’s creators) as executive producer and will feature Naughty Dog presidents Carolyn Strauss and Evan Wells as additional producers.
Released in 2013, “ The Last of Us ” takes place in a post-apocalyptic future and follows the journey of drug dealer Joel and young Ellie, the only one capable of finding a cure for the disease that has devastated the world. .
Check out the first official art in the series:
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- Etta James' classic "At Last" is a popular wedding song
- Couples who featured the song at weddings pay tribute to the singer, who died January 20
- Some chose the song to show how long they dated; others because they married later in life
- See all the tributes, including one bride's rendition of the song, on CNN iReport
(CNN) -- The familiar string intro filled the room. The happy couple stepped onto the dance floor. And as they took each other's arms, Etta James' voice began to tell the story of their marriage.
"At last ... "
"We had waited so long to meet the right person," recalled Jennifer Macdonel of Sugar Land, Texas, who married her husband, Rudy, in March 2010. She was 32, and he was 41. "It seemed as if everyone we knew was already married, or had been married before. Just when we thought that we had kissed every frog left in the universe and given up on true love, we met."
It's a fairy tale scene that's been witnessed at thousands of weddings since James' recording of the classic, romantic song "At Last" was released in 1961. And though James died on January 20 at age 73, her legacy lives on in couples around the world. After her death, many of them paid tribute to the woman who described their relationships like no one else could.
When the Macdonels heard that James had died, they honored her by rewatching their wedding video and dancing under the stars to the song she made famous.
"No other song could possibly capture the story behind our love, and the very long journey that we endured until we finally met," Jennifer Macdonel said. "Etta James will forever live deep in our souls, as every time we watch our wedding video and hear that song, we will be reminded of our special day."
Many other couples chose "At Last" as their song for the same reason.
"My wife and I were born just a month apart in 1977 across the world," said Nicholas Montana, an American whose wife, Leily Vassigh-Montana, is from Iran. "It wasn't 'til we were both at the age of 30 did we meet and marry six months later. 'At Last' seemed like a song that was meant to be, just like our intertwining fates."
Nicholas hadn't heard the song before the couple had to choose a piece for their first dance as husband and wife, but "was taken by its emotional character and lyrics. Little did I know it was such a popular wedding song, and rightfully so," he said. The pair were married in April 2008 and now live in Miami.
"We wish [James'] family to be proud that she was able to bring so much joy to many couples around the world," he added.
For other couples, the song was a humorous nod to long courtships that their families thought would never end at the altar.
When Kimberly Griffiths and her husband, Richard Cicciarelli, stepped onto the dance floor to the first strains of "At Last," their wedding guests burst out laughing. The pair had dated for nine years before finally getting married in July 2008 in upstate New York.
"As the music started and the first words of 'At Last' blasted over the speakers, everyone laughed and clapped because they all knew it was a long journey for us," Griffiths said.
"It was the perfect fit. It was one of my favorite songs," she said. "It's so soulful and tells exactly how I feel about the relationship with my husband. ... No one could reproduce the feeling that Etta conveys when she sings it."
"At Last" was the soundtrack to Tina and Craig Wehrbein's engagement and wedding, so of course they had to go see James live when she performed in their city of Omaha, Nebraska, in 2007.
"We couldn't wait to go see her sing our song live on stage," Tina wrote. "She was in her late sixties at the time, but wow -- what an entertainer she was! I was pregnant with our second child when we saw her, but that didn't stop me from enjoying the concert like a teenager!"
Another couple had a different kind of message in mind when they chose "At Last" for their wedding. Jasmine Brown-Denny married her husband, Randy Denny, in September 2009. The Brooklyn, New York, couple chose the song because it seemed to describe their relationship -- and to honor President Barack Obama.
"The song also signified the inauguration of the first African American president," Brown-Denny said. "We were both big supporters of President Obama and his campaign and excitedly watched several inauguration balls where the song played prominently." She remembers staying up all night watching the president and first lady Michelle Obama dance the night away at the inaugural balls.
"When we chose the song, we had the first family in mind."
And for Jenn Greenberg, "At Last" was always her wedding song. She knew from the time she was 10 years old that it would be played at her wedding.
"My mom would play this song, as a record, when I was a little girl and I thought it was so romantic," said the Epping, New Hampshire, resident. "I would listen to it and piece together all the traits and things that would make the perfect husband. I've always known that 'At Last' would be the song I'd want to use as my wedding song with my husband."
In June 2006, Greenberg married her husband, Dave, and finally got to dance to her -- and thousands of couples' -- perfect wedding song. All thanks to Etta James.


Health Minister Andrea Kalavská (Smer) offered to resign
Health Minister Andrea Kalavská (Smer) offered to resign after the government withdrew hospital reform, so-called stratification, from parliament on Wednesday. Despite the government’s approval, the reform did not have Smer’s backing, as it will lead to closing hospitals or their departments. Kalavská is disappointed as the reform’s aim was to provide higher quality care. She condemned Smer leader Robert Fico who repeatedly disparaged her. PM Peter Pellegrini indicated he would not accept her resignation.
Parliament also turned down a revision allowing only vaccinated children to attend kindergartens. The reason for this is unclear. The extremist party ĽSNS, a potential coalition partner of Smer, has been fighting vaccination for some time.


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“What do you want for Father’s Day GOD?” Don’t you know? First – I want your love. I don’t want for you to just say you love me. I want for you to show me you love me and really mean what you say. Your words can be so empty sometimes like your heart. I don’t want an empty heart from you.
I want to hold you if you will let me. Don’t push me away by always trying to do what you think is best for you or what you want to do. You’re not even thinking of me when you do that. Listen to my voice by reading my word. But don’t just read the words! Listen to what I say beyond your eyes and ears. Let my words enter into your soul and rest there.
Put the cares and concerns you have in this world on my lap. Talk to me about them all. I will listen. I am always listening to you and for you. I want and always do what is best for you. You asked me today what I want for Father’s Day. I want you to want me more than anything else in the world. I could give you anything in the world you want. I want you to want more and more of me and less and less of the world.
Your life in the world will one day be over after you have fulfilled all I created you to do in this dominion. You’ll be with me forever after that! While you are here, continue to learn of me. Yes, learn of me by reading my word. But also learn of me through the trials and difficulties, the hard times, good times, the ups and the downs. I have put all of these in motion within your life to draw you ever closer to me. There is purpose in every provision and in every lack thereof.
As you journey through this life I created for you, call on me often. I love to hear your voice. Don’t go a single day without calling out my name my child. I whisper your name every day. I love you so much it brings tears to my eyes in rivers of delight.
When you took your first step, I smiled. When you held out your hands for me to pick you up, I did. You fell down and I picked you up again, and again, and again. Look beyond in the distance past what you can see and listen for more than you can hear. That is where I may be found. It is there you will hear me whispering your name and see me picking you up and holding you. Holding you and whispering your name. That is the best Father’s Day gift I could ever hope to have.


text: Tic Tac K.O. is a quick-to-learn card game from the creators of Unstable Unicorns and Here to Slay. This quick-to-learn game puts a diabolical twist on Tic Tac Toe, letting you smack your opponents to the side as you claim squares in your quest for victory. Join a team of adorable animals or creepy crawlies and stage a battle for the ages! Repel, Awaken, and Hypnotize abilities give each team their own edge. Who will come out on top?

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Get Pet Questions Answered by Pet Experts
They have the nicest sounding little happy "chirp" don't they? Usually it means they are happy, excited, wanting to play or socialize - it's just a pleasant, passive communication sound you'll hear quite a bit in happy societies of cavies.
Males and females may include these chirps in their bonding or mating ritual, moms and dads use it to communicate positives and negatives to their offspring.
Sometimes though, it could be a distress chirp, meaning they are in trouble, not feeling well or are frightened. The longer the owner has their piggy, the more language the owner learns.
There's a behavior unique to cavies called "popcorning". When some owners see this it can be of concern, very scary looking, like a spasm or seizure. What it really portrays is a very content and happy piggy


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Fans of Superman will get the reference there. 😉
As I mentioned yesterday, the last few days have seen our normally clear, blue Colorado skies obscured with smoke from wildfires in Oregon and Montana. Yesterday morning as I arrived at my photo destination right at sunrise, I couldn’t help but take note of the rather odd coloring of the sun.
The smoke gave it distinctive red coloring and the light was so filtered, I was able to shoot directly at it without any sort of filter. There were even a few sunspots easily visible. Kind of cool but also kind of eerie.


The temporary insolvency protections implemented by the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (CIGA) have been extended throughout the UK until 31 December 2020.
They had been due to expire on 30 September 2020.
· The prohibition on presenting winding-up petitions based on statutory demands.
· The prohibition on presenting winding-up petitions or making winding-up orders based on any other definition of the debtor’s inability to pay its debts unless coronavirus can be discounted as a reason for that inability.
The extension of these protections provides further comfort for commercial tenants in addition to the extension of the protection from forfeiture for non-payment of business rent and the restrictions on recovering rent from commercial tenants by CRAR, both also extended until 31 December 2020, as described in this earlier blogpost.


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These two stamps share the diagonal Upper Left corner scratch and outer scratches Lower Left corner. There are small variations in additional flaws between these two stamps.


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Rhythm Abroad with Brittany Pierce is a travel series that is sure to transport viewers into the heart and soul of a culture. The series follows the journey of Brittany Pierce, a young woman who is fascinated with traveling and meeting new people of different cultures despite language barriers, as she explores the world while connecting with people through dance and music.In the inaugural season of Rhythm Abroad, Brittany traverses the globe, taking viewers from the South Pacific to Europe. Along her journey she reaches Tahiti, Southern Spain, the Swiss Alps and Southern Canada. In each episode, Brittany fully immerses herself into the local culture by experiencing the fun and challenges of learning to dance to the beat of each country. Whether it's learning to swing her hips with the people of Tahiti or dancing in a pow-wow with the Blackfoot First Nations people, she does it all even if she looks like a blundering amateur at times. Wherever Brittany is in the world, she finds dance and music to be the universal languages that bridge cultural divides and unite humanity.
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