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A federal grand jury Thursday returned a 30-count indictment against Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the suspect in the April 15 Boston Marathon bombings, providing new detail about his interest in radical Islamist literature and describing for the first time messages he scrawled inside a dry-docked boat just before his capture.
“The U.S. Government is killing our innocent civilians,” Tsarnaev wrote on the walls and beams of the boat, which was in a back yard outside a police cordon he had slipped through in Watertown, Mass.
He also wrote: “I can’t stand to see such evil go unpunished.”
Tsarnaev, a naturalized U.S. citizen, was charged with the use of a weapon of mass destruction resulting in death; the bombing of a public place that resulted in death; and the murder of a Massachusetts Institute of Technology police officer, among other crimes.
Seventeen of the charges carry the death penalty or life in prison, the U.S. attorney’s office in Boston said. The Justice Department will have to decide whether to pursue a capital prosecution, a decision that ultimately rests with Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr., according to Carmen Ortiz, the U.S. attorney in Boston.
“I do want to say that I have met several of those that were injured on April 15th as well as members of the deceased families,” Ortiz said Thursday at a news conference in Boston. “Their strength is extraordinary, and we will do everything that we can to pursue justice not only on their behalf, but on behalf of all of us.”
Tsarnaev, who was hospitalized with a throat wound after his arrest, is scheduled to be arraigned July 10 in federal court in Boston.
The indictment describes how Tsarnaev, 19, and his older brother, Tamerlan, who was killed after a shootout with police April 19, allegedly moved toward the finish line at the Boston Marathon, carrying improvised bombs in black backpacks.
At 2:40 p.m. Tamerlan, 26, walked to the front of Marathon Sports on Boylston Street as his brother moved to a position in front of the Forum restaurant, according to the indictment. The bombs were placed by low metal barriers along the edge of the street where hundreds of spectators were watching the runners.
At 2:48 p.m. Tsarnaev called his older brother on a cellphone; they communicated for just a few seconds, the indictment says. Seconds later, Tamerlan detonated the first bomb, killing Krystle Marie Campbell, a 29-year-old native of Medford, Mass., who was cheering on her boyfriend. After a few more seconds, Tsarnaev detonated the second device, killing 7-year-old Martin Richard, who was attending the event with his family, and Lingzi Lu, a 23-year-old Chinese citizen and graduate student at Boston University.
More than 260 people were injured in the blasts, many of them seriously. More than a dozen amputations were performed in area hospitals.
Preparations for the bombings began at least as early as Feb. 6, when Tamerlan purchased 48 mortars containing eight pounds of low-explosive powder at a fireworks store in Seabrook, N.H., according to the indictment.
In March, the ethnic Chechen brothers traveled to a shooting range in Manchester, N.H., rented two 9mm handguns, bought 200 rounds of ammunition and practiced shooting for an hour.
The instructions for the bombs — made of pressure cookers, low-explosive powder and shrapnel — were downloaded by Tsarnaev from the magazine Inspire, an English-language publication produced by al-Qaeda’s Yemeni affiliate, the indictment alleges.
The indictment says Tsarnaev had downloaded a number of radical publications, including a digital copy of a book titled “The Slicing Sword,” which calls on Muslims not to offer allegiance to governments that “invade Muslim lands.” A foreword to the book was written by Anwar al-Awlaki, the American-born propagandist for al-Qaeda’s Yemeni affiliate who was killed in a joint CIA-military drone operation in Yemen in September 2011.
Tsarnaev also downloaded publications such as “Defense of the Muslim Lands” and “Jihad and the Effects of Intention Upon It,” the indictment says.
The indictment suggests that the brothers were selfradicalized by way of the Internet. There is no mention of a wider conspiracy or of direct contact with a terrorist organization. After the bombings, U.S. investigators traveled to Russia to see whether Tamerlan had formed any kind of alliance with radicals there during a six-month stay in the Russian republic of Dagestan in 2012.
Tsarnaev and his brother were identified as suspects from video footage that the FBI and other law enforcement agencies searched through after the attacks and released to the public in order to get the bombers’ names.
On April 18, the night their pictures were released, Tsarnaev and his brother armed themselves with five bombs, a 9mm semiautomatic handgun, ammunition, a machete and a hunting knife, according to the indictment.
At 10:25 p.m. they shot and killed Sean Collier, an MIT police officers, in an unsuccessful attempt to get his weapon, the indictment says. Then they carjacked a Mercedes SUV, but the driver escaped early the next morning.
About 12:50 a.m April 19, the brothers shot at and threw bombs at Watertown police officers. Tamerlan, who was shot, was tackled by three officers who attempted to handcuff him. Tsarnaev then drove the Mercedes at the group of officers and ran over his brother, “seriously injuring him and contributing to his death,” the indictment says.
Tsarnaev drove off and quickly ditched the Mercedes. He smashed his cellphones and found his way to the boat. Police eventually surrounded the boat, and Tsarnaev, who was by then unarmed, survived a volley of gunfire into the vessel before he was apprehended.
Julie Tate contributed to this report.


With President Donald Trump signing the coronavirus stimulus/relief and fiscal 2021 government spending bill, financial markets can go back to their favorite holiday week activity–using the opportunity afforded by shrunken volumes to push up stocks.
As of the close on December 28 in New York, the Standard & Poor’s 500 was up 0.87% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average was ahead 0.68%. The NASDAQ Composite was higher by 0.74% and the NASDAQ 100 had gained 1.01%. The Russell 2000 small cap index was a laggard with a 0.38% loss. The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM) also lagged on continued Alibaba (BABA) turmoil in China with a gain of just 0.28%%.
I can’t yet tell from just today’s action what sort of stocks will do best in the 2020 Santa rally. Traditionally this has been a time when out of favor industrials and raw materials stocks have outperformed. There’s some evidence of that today with a 1.61% gain in copper miner First Quantum Minerals (FQVLF), for example.
But in some years the winners in this period have been the stocks that went into the holiday week with the most momentum. If the morning–as of 11:30–that trend was reflected in the 1.13% gain by battery startup QuantumSpace (QS), but other SPACs (Special Purpose Acquisition Companies) have posted losses or only modest gains. Switchback Energy (SBE) was down 2.49%, for example.
As the day went on, however, the market began to show a decided preference for the biggies in the tech sector. Apple (AAPL) closed up 3.58%, Amazon (AMZN) ahead 3.51%, Facebook (FB) added 3.59%, and Alphabet (GOOG) gained 2.14%.
Too soon to tell decisively, where the very short term action will be, in my opinion. But the day’s action is suggestive of where we can look for gains.


Peace To Mateo has just released his latest album, a 10-song lo-fi, chill-hop beat tape entitled "Bouquet." The album is a year in the making and features a colorful collage of laid back hip hop beats.
“With Bouquet, I wanted to release the beat tape that I’ve been waiting to hear. A tape that is laid back but colorful, and gets in a groove early on and stays in that pocket,” - Peace To Mateo
Read the full piece and premiere of "Bouquet" over at Sound & Silence Magazine.
The album is also available on limited edition cassette.


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The 2014 Bathurst 12 Hour was an epic weekend for those racing, but it was also epic for those spectating.
Despite the epic dog fighting in the last 20 minutes of the race, in every session we saw a spectacular accident or records fall like dominos.
296 laps were completed by the top 5 finishers outright, with over 1800km’s travelled during the 12 hour period.
The outright lap time record was also smashed by Shane Van Gisbergen, racing in the #37 McLaren MP4-12C GT3, with a time of 2:03:85. A super fast time which was a hair faster than the record setting qualifying time set by the Erebus Mercedes SLS.
Here’s the 2014 Bathurst 12 Hour in Photos:
Friday – Practise
Saturday – Qualifying
Sunday – 12 Hour Race

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United CEO Smisek says Boeing 787 Dreamliner is ‘terrific’
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United Airlines officials voiced confidence Thursday in Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner, despite regulators grounding the airline’s six planes because of concerns about the lithium-ion batteries on board.
Jeff Smisek, chairman, president, and CEO of United Continental Holdings Inc., said the sophisticated plane is “terrific” and “spectacular” and that customers will return once investigators determine what caused a battery fire Jan. 7 and a smoldering battery Jan. 16 aboard other airlines’ version of the plane.
He gave no estimate for when the planes would return to the sky during a conference call about the company’s quarterly earnings.
“The aircraft is a terrific aircraft,” Smisek said. “I have no doubt customers will flock back to the airplane once we get it back up again.”
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are investigating battery problems that grounded the fleet of 50 Dreamliners worldwide on Jan. 16
NTSB investigators plan a news conference Thursday afternoon to update the investigation, after X-raying, CT scanning and disassembling the battery from a Japan Airlines flight that caught fire at Boston’s Logan airport on Jan. 7.
“Safety is obviously very important,” Smisek said. “I’m confident in the regulatory authorities and Boeing working together to determine the cause of the battery issues and the fix for it.”
United got six of the planes in 2012 and plans to get another two in the second half of 2013, Smisek said. He denied any problems with pilots seeking additional safety assurances, even if FAA approves the planes for flight again.
“There is no distinction between us and our pilots with respect to safety,” Smisek said. “History teaches us that all new aircraft have issues and the 787 is no different. We continue to have confidence in the aircraft and in Boeing’s ability to fix the issues, just as they have done on every other new aircraft model they have produced.”
Smisek said it’s just a matter of time to solve the problems
“It’s a terrific airplane,” Smisek said. “Ask anyone who’s flown that airplane. It’s spectacular.”
Investigators have also been visiting the battery maker, GS Yuasa, in Japan. An All Nippon Airways 787 made an emergency landing Jan. 16 in Japan after pilots smelled something burning and got cockpit warnings about the battery.
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and FAA Administrator Michael Huerta said Wednesday that it’s uncertain when investigators will complete their examination of the plane and its batteries, and the Dreamliner would be cleared to fly again.
“We need to let them finish their work,” LaHood said of technical experts. “They’ll get to the bottom of it.”
Even before the FAA grounded the Dreamliner, the agency had ordered a thorough review of the plane because of other problems, including fuel leaks.
“If we see a problem, we will take action,” Huerta said. “The technical experts need to do their job and identify causes, and we will take appropriate action to remediate them.”
Boeing, which is working with investigators to find the problem, has halted deliveries of the planes with nearly 850 on order. Airlines have canceled flights into mid-February while waiting for a remedy.
Batteries in the Boston and Japan planes hadn’t exceeded their designed 32 volts, according to investigators. But battery experts said the batteries can overheat from flaws in manufacturing or in charging.
NTSB investigators visited charger manufacturer Securaplane Technologies in Arizona on Tuesday with plans for testing the charger, wiring and circuit board from the Boston plane.


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Something sensational is cooking up over at The Audrey Herman Spotlighters Theatre. Gilbert before Sullivan! Unheard of, right? This fascinating work marks the American premier of A Sensation Novel: A Musical Play in Three Acts, that was previously lost to time. In Volume III of the TheatreBloom exclusive interview series, we sit down with Director Michael Blum and Musical Director Erica Rome, conceptual artists who have worked to reconstruct the missing pieces of Gilbert’s work and get it up on its feet as the opening show of the Spotlighters 2015/2016 season.
Having an American premier musical on the stage of The Audrey Herman Spotlighters Theatre is a fascinating event all on its own. Having music lost from history composed by an Englishman specifically for the project only adds to the sensations that are happening with the current production of A Sensation Novel. In Volume II of the exclusive TheatreBloom interview series, we sit down with British composer Michael Nash to hear how he became involved with the project and what his experience has been like composing original music for the great W.
To be a sensation novel author is a most fascinating thing indeed. To play a wicked baronet who isn’t all that wicked is also a curious subject. To play both in one show— and not just any show but the American premier of a Gilbert before Sullivan play is a great honor and sensational experience. In an exclusive TheatreBloom Interview series, we’ve sat down with Baltimore area performer Jim Knost to find out just what it’s like to play in and write the sensation novel in the musical performance of A Sensation Novel: A Musical Play in Three Acts,
Piece together, for a moment if you can imagine, all of the fancy finery that floats to mind when you utter the words Victorian London. Let those images of haughty parlors, high cinched collars, and stodgy outfits with miles of lace drift dreamily through your mind along the delectable operetta-style story telling of W. S. Gilbert. Add the accompaniment of Music by Michael Nash, T. German Reed, and a little hint of Arthur Sullivan.


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Earlier today, Latteno announced that they will be partnering with Greenlight Discount Pharmacy (a Pre-ICO Prop D medical dispensary). The partnership with Greenlight will begin with Latteno offering four new marijuana strains on RxHC.com.
After closing green for four straight days following it’s IPO, GoPro took a tumble and closed today almost 14% down ($41.90 pps, after hours). This was expected from “the world’s most versatile camera;” running from $24 per share to $49.90 Continue Reading
Earlier today, Progress Watch announced earlier today that their subsidiary entered an exclusive license agreement with Briken, LLC. This agreement licenses a mobile broadband communications platform intended to support video streaming over 4G LTE networks.
Green Cures & Botanical Distribution Inc. (GRCU) Announces Advancements in Product Research and More
Earlier today, Green Cures (GRCU), Formerly Triton Distribution Systems, Inc. announced the formation of a Product Research & Development Advisory Committee. This group will assist in the explanation and presentation of upcoming products, as well as the selecting of raw materials Continue Reading
Earlier today, Gold Coast Mining Corporation announced that it will officially launch it’s newest product offering, MJ-Merchant.
This upcoming week is poised to be a great week for one of our long-term plays, MYEC; our new long term play, BRND; and a newly alerted, rumored-filled, CCAJ. Also, we have important news about upcoming changes to HereitFirst and Continue Reading
Yesterday afternoon, Gold Coast Mining Corporation officially released their marijuana social media website, MJ-Xchange.com.
Tomorrow, April 29th, Gold Coast Mining Corp. is set to release their marijuana social media website, MJ-Xchange.com.
Earlier today, Gold Coast Mining Corp. CEO Mike Shea and MJ-Xchange.com webmaster Barbara Carroll provided a guided tour of MJ-Xchange to members of Here it First.
Earlier today, Gold Coast Mining Corporation updated shareholders on the beta testing of their marijuana social media website, MJ-Xchange.com. The company will also be holding a webinar to showcase the website and it’s capabilities.

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Ex-Cowboy Tony Dorsett says he suffered at least 5 concussions in NFL career
Former Cowboys running back Tony Dorsett, an NFL Hall of Famer, could make just about any defender miss on the football field. He set the NFL record for longest run from scrimmage with a 99-yarder against the Minnesota Vikings.
But Dorsett, in a report on timesonline.com, has been knocked off stride somewhat in his post-NFL career.
Dorsett, a Heisman Trophy winner from Pitt who played 11 of his 12 pro seasons with the Cowboys, is now 58 and suffers from concussion syndrome. He’s part of the concussion-related lawsuit against the NFL that includes more than 1,000 former NFL players.
Dorsett tries to maintain a healthy lifestyle by working out five days a week, eating right and by taking vitamins, herbs and some medications.
“I can slow the process down ... there’s optimism about that,” he said. “I feel if I can slow it down, I can stop it. I’m not waiting to see if I’ll be nonfunctional.”
Dorsett estimates that he suffered at least five concussions during his career.
After what he called "the hardest hit I ever took" in a 1984 game against Philadelphia, he said he was examined by team trainers and physicians and then told to go back into the game.


Marsh DeHart introduces his Bell 47 Helicopter in this RC Hobby video. The helicopter is 7 years old and Marsh has added some things such as the wounded soldiers, a pilot, and “Hot Lips” Houlihan from the M.A.S.H TV series. It is modeled after the M.A.S.H helicopter that is in the Fantasy of Flight Museum in Polk City, Florida. The Bell 47 helicopter flies smooth and easy and looks like the real thing in the air!
Michael Sarysz presents his F 15 Strike Eagle in this RC Hobby video. It is 1/7 scale and has a US Aggressor paint scheme. The F 15 Strike Eagle holds 220 ounces of fuel and has 8 minutes and 45 seconds of flight time. It’s a great plane and handles well.Watch Now >>
Anthony Ferretti from The Hidden Hanger in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania presents helicopter maintenance. He has three different models for demonstration; gasoline, nitro methane and electric. Anthony goes over the similar things that need maintenance on all three types such as ball links, balancing, bearing, tail pitch slider and more. He also goes over the individual needsWatch Now >>


The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office has put together a comprehensive overview of the types of data the Internet of Things (IoT)are likely to process about us – as well as the benefits and security concerns they could pose to us.
The article explains how if a hacker can get around your router’s security settings, for instance, then all of the smart devices in your house are vulnerable.
"However remote, this is an issue individuals need to be aware of and can take action to address, for example by setting up a strong wireless network password and following the advice in our guidance on keeping your network secure," wrote senior technology officer Andrew Paterson.
The blog coincides with research released by consumer group Which? this week, which highlighted that with greater apps and IoT technology come more potential threats to your privacy.
The research, which studied five leading brands of smart TVs, showed that most of the information being exchanged between the viewer, the TV and the manufacturers, is classed as personal information.
"This means that companies will routinely be using your information to tailor the services you receive. This might be through useful features such as suggesting upcoming programmes that you might like to watch, but will also include services you may be less keen to receive, such as targeted advertising – a practice that all but one of the manufacturers surveyed by Which? currently carries out," said Patterson.
He went on to say that if manufacturers are using personal information in this way, then the Data Protection Act requires them to provide an appropriate level of information to explain what’s going on with your details.
Read the rest of the blog to find out how IoT devices can best comply with the law.


Nasser Al-Attiyah joins Prodrive for 2024 season
- The Qatari wins the Rallye du Maroc 2023, securing his second consecutive Rally-Raid world title
- His victory was sealed in a thrilling stage in Morocco, where none of his rivals could overtake him in the standings
Nasser Al-Attiyah clinches his second consecutive 2023 Rally-Raid world title in a thrilling finish in Morocco. The Rallye du Maroc, which took place from 12-18 October, marked the final stop of this thrilling championship. None of his rivals could match Al-Attiyah’s impressive performance in this event, cementing his status as one of motorsport’s greats.
Being a two-time world champion is an achievement reserved for a select few, and Nasser Al-Attiyah joins the select group of motorsport legends. The Qatari has claimed his second consecutive Rally-Raid World Championship crown, thanks to a series of outstanding performances. His farewell to Toyota in the 2023 season comes in style, leaving an indelible mark on the sport’s history.
The year started strongly for Al-Attiyah as he won his fifth Touareg trophy in the Dakar Rally. Despite obstacles, such as Audi withdrawals threatening his lead and Sébastien Loeb’s accident, which put him several hours behind, Al-Attiyah managed to maintain his lead and took overall victory in the Saudi event. Although Frenchman Loeb broke records with consecutive stage wins, he was unable to overtake Al-Attiyah and secured the Qatari’s fifth overall victory in the Dakar Rally.
The world title was virtually sealed at the Morocco Rally, where Al-Attiyah dominated the 296-kilometre second stage starting and finishing in Zagora. On this crucial stage, he overtook Spain’s Carlos Sainz and France’s Sébastien Loeb to consolidate his position as the undisputed championship leader.
The victory in the Morocco Rally and a strong performance throughout the season have enabled Nasser Al-Attiyah to be crowned World Rally Raid Champion for the second time in a row. His name is once again inscribed in the history of this exciting sport, demonstrating his skill and prowess in the world’s most challenging competitions.


We had the good fortune of visiting the Vatican three times on our trip to Rome. The first came on our pre-paid tour of the Vatican Museum, which included a stop at the Sistine Chapel. On the second, we made it to within 70 yards of the Vatican wall as we joined two million people who came to the Vatican to celebrate the beatification of John Paul II. The third gave us a rare look at the Vatican, and an interview with the man in charge of raising funds for restoration projects at the museum.
I’ll start with the second visit. The catalyst for going to Rome was the beatification itself, which I explained in an earlier column and won’t belabor again here. We knew it would be difficult to get into St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, but we had no idea it would be as impossible as it was. Unbeknownst to us, so many people had camped outside the gates (and inside before they closed it on Saturday night) that the issue of access was mooted by 1 am or so. We arrived six hours later, thanks to a cab driver who erupted in disbelief when I first told him I wanted to go to St. Peter’s Square. He got us as close as he possibly could, though, but it was far too late for us to even get within site of the square.
Instead, we hunkered down behind a big truck where a big-screen display and loudspeakers were set up to allow us to take part in the ceremony near the museum entrance. We couldn’t see the screen, but at least we could sit — and we met a number of other lovely people that day who stayed in the same area. This picture shows our friends Fern and Rosemary from London:
And yes, it was sunny and hot that day — and I ended up with one heck of a sunburn on my noggin after having left my cap and umbrella in a really nice and reasonably-priced trattoria, La Maremma, the night before. (If you go there, say hi to Sabrina, who held on to my cap and umbrella for later retrieval by our friends, Richard and Susan Vigilante.)
Thanks to Fr. Timothy Lyons, we eventually made contact with Fr. Mark Haydu, who runs the Vatican Museum’s Patron of the Arts program, and arranged for both a personal tour and a meeting. Br. Michael Maciborski conducted the tour, which literally had us walking through just about every part of the Vatican, especially the antiquities area of the Vatican Museum. We also got to see the restoration labs, about which I interviewed Fr. Haydu, as well as the importance of the Patrons program to funding those efforts:
We spent quite a bit more time with Fr. Haydu (and his very kind and hospitable staff) and talked at length about his journey to the priesthood and the Vatican. He impressed me with his argument about the Church’s role as steward of the art that has been given to them, and the importance of protecting and preserving the works not just for their own sake but as a liturgical effort as well. These objects represent some of the highest, most noble efforts of the human spirit, and preserving that has obvious import for the Catholic Church for spiritual reasons as well as artistic.
The Patrons program is so impressive that I will be looking into joining it here myself, and given the relatively low cost and the tremendous work it funds, it will be a privilege if we can swing it. The program is structured into regional chapters; for instance, I would join the Minnesota & North Dakota chapter of the Patrons program, which has its own website and is apparently one of the better-organized chapters. The Ohio chapter also has an online presence, while the rest work through e-mail.
For a good look at the stakes involved, here are the slideshows of the public and private tours we took of the Vatican, respectively. I took more pictures on the public tour, but the private tour shots may be of more interest. Pay special attention to the tapestries in the first series, which were amazingly rich and detailed. Again, no flash photography was allowed for obvious reasons, so the camerawork was tricky.
And in the private tour series, the highlights will be the interior “frescoes” of the Egyptian sarcophagi, the mummy on display, the black granite statues that came from Hadrian’s villa (I believe), and the fascinating look at restoration efforts in the labs:
Thank you for allowing me to share my fondest memories of Rome. I know it’s a change of pace for Hot Air, and I appreciate your indulgence.


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So I watched Point Break…
When I first heard about this movie it was surrounded by an air of criticism (as most remakes are). People were worried that it wouldn’t be made in the spirit of the original or that the cast wouldn’t be as charismatic or the hundred other fears that come up whenever a potential remake is announced. Now I’ve only watched the original once (literally, the day before watching this film) and – while I did think it was awesome – I didn’t have a deep love for it and was more than open to the idea of a remake. This film does almost everything that a good remake should – it expands the story and modernises it with new technology. The only place where it fails is recapturing the original spirit of the film
Okay, basic plot: Johnny Utah (Luke Bracey) is a young FBI trainee looking to escape his former, thrill-seeking past. When a series of daredevil robberies are committed, Johnny suspects that the crew behind the crimes are extreme poly-athletes just like he once was. Utah must once again enter the world of extreme sports in order to infiltrate the gang. During his investigation he meets Bodhi (Édgar Ramírez) – the charismatic leader of the gang Utah suspects is responsible for the crimes. As Utah spends more and more time investigating the crew, Bodhi’s influence over him grows and his loyalties soon come into question.
This film is a thrill ride! From the very first second, you’re thrown headfirst into the action and the action in this film is its best feature. There are breathtaking shots and majestic views aplenty in this film. I wish I had seen it in IMAX because all the action set-pieces in this film deserved a grander stage than the one provided by a regular cinema screen. The shots are expansive and the action is immersive! You feel like you’re performing the stunts alongside the characters and you can feel your heart’s pace quickening with every scene. Director, Ericson Core, who is also this film’s Director of Photography really understood the best way to produce these shots. You feel the magnitude and potential risk of every action sequence because of the care and insight that is shown with the way he chooses to film them.
I do think that remakes have a place in cinema when they’re as well-done as this film. The whole point of a remake is to take stories that were limited by the technology and thinking of a certain time and expand them with innovation. This film does that sensationally. There is so much more action and suspense in this film than the original. I also loved how practical everything felt. It felt like you could reach out and touch the waves they were surfing or the cliffs over which they were gliding. It takes the action to a whole new level which I loved.
The one place I thought this film was lacking was in recapturing the spirit that made the original fun. The original was a light-hearted fun adventure that embraced its ridiculousness but it also had a layer of emotional depth. The struggle between Bodhi’s Zen philosophical beliefs and the violent nature of his crimes; Utah’s rigid duty to the law against his wild, adventurous side. There were philosophical and moral issues at hand but they were pushed to the background in favour for awesome surfing and cool skydiving shots. This remake tries to bring these philosophical debates to the fore and has them share centre stage with the action. This made the film feel bogged down and overly serious. This film needed to tread shallower water than it did and keep things more fun, which is the point of a film like this.
I think the two new leads Luke Bracey and Édgar Ramírez do a great job. Comparing them to Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze wouldn’t be fair so I won’t. Ramirez impressed me with his intense and charming portrayal of master criminal, Bodhi. He had not only the physical presence down but also the philosophical duality of the character. Bracey also does well and he has a certain appeal to him which I enjoyed seeing. Teresa Palmer has a supporting role in this film and I absolutely loved her acting. I didn’t recognise her, in fact. It’s a very different role from what I’ve seen her in – she has a lot more strength in this film than I’ve seen her previously portray.
I admire this film for trying to do something different and setting itself apart from the original. There are one or two scenes that are carbon copies of the original but the majority of it is fresh and feels new. One of my favourite characters from the original is marginalised in this film which I didn’t enjoy but I understand because of the demands of the story. This film, at times, feels a lot like xXx or Fast and Furious but the original Point Break inspired those films so is this film stealing from them or have they already stolen from it?
Overall, Point Break is fun. I think it makes its story too serious, perhaps in an attempt to justify itself as a good movie but it’s definitely not needed. This is a high-paced, adrenaline-pumping action fest and that’s fine. It has great thrills, great action and it looks amazing. Visually, it’s one of the best shot films I’ve seen all year. If you liked the original, you’ll like this; if you haven’t seen the original, even better. Go watch it 7/10
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The plotting was horrible…admit it. Poor pacing too. It was a better story if they funded their extreme lifestyles with their sophisticated crimes. The environmental shots were wonderful but I felt that a lot of what was happening wasn’t established by the characters. At all
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Jo is back!
Kaatrin Mozhi, Jyothika’s upcoming movie is slated to be a comedy drama. Radha Mohan has directed this flick, which also stars Vidarth and Lakshmi Manchu. The film is scheduled to release worldwide on the 16th of November.
Jyothika’s character appears to be the housewife-looking-for-more-out-of-life type, similar to her role in 36 Vayadhinile. In Kaatrin Mozhi, Jo plays a housewife who takes up a job as a radio jockey.
Kaatrin Mozhi will also feature actor Manobala, M S Baskar and popular actor Simbu in a cameo appearance. The soundtrack is composed by A H Kaashif, nephew of A R Rahman. For the uninitiated, Kaashif is the genius behind the Sid Sriram single, Po Po Yen. The lyrics have all been penned by Madhan Karky.
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Mobilize Financial Services continues its strategy geared towards value creation rather than volumes and maintains a good commercial performance in a declining market:
Average financed amount per contract up 10.4% in 2022 compared to 2021, in line with Renaulution's "From Volume to Value" strategy
The share of leasing financing offers continues to grow and stands at 57% in 2022 vs 47% in 2021
82,179 electric vehicle financing contracts (new and used), stable compared to 2021 (82,153 contracts)
A penetration rate of 44.8%, down 1.3 points compared to 2021, in a shrinking market and a decline in brand volumes
The number of services sold for each vehicle financed is up slightly to 3.2 in 2022 vs 3.1 in 2021
In 2022, Mobilize Financial Services has a record financial performance with:
A strong increase in its net banking income to 2,045 million euros, up 11.9% compared to 2021
Deposits from retail customers increased sharply, with an additional 3.4 billion euros of savings collected in 2022 to reach 24.4 billion euros, or 49% of the company's net assets
In order to support Mobilize's "vehicle-as-a-service" strategy and accompany customer's new usages, the group continued to innovate in 2022:
With a new commercial brand Mobilize Financial Services, the reference for all mobility needs related to car use
The creation of three entities in growing market: Mobilize Pay, Mobilize Insurance, Mobilize Lease&Co
A record level of customer satisfaction with a Net Promoter Score of +56 points in 2022, up 3 points from 2021
"Mobilize Financial Services has once again demonstrated the strength of its business model, with net banking income up 11.9% and a record level of savings collected. I am delighted to be back with the Mobilize Financial Services team, which plays a key role in the mobility services value chain model developed by Mobilize. In 2023, we will continue to innovate for a more sustainable mobility", says Gianluca De Ficchy, CEO of Mobilize and Chairman of the Board of Directors of RCI Banque SA.
"In 2022, we have both achieved record financial performance and another record level of satisfaction. Mobilize Financial Services has also created three subsidiaries to accelerate in the growth areas of the mobility market: Mobilize Pay, Mobilize Insurance and Mobilize Lease&Co. This is the culmination of a transformation effort that reflects our ambition to be the most innovative automotive captive in the market, serving the customers of the Alliance," said João Leandro, CEO of Mobilize Financial Services.
good commercial performance with an increased average amount financed
Despite an automotive market still impacted by the semiconductor shortage, Mobilize Financial Services sees its new financing grow by 3.3% compared to 2021, thanks to the increase in average amounts financed.
In a car market down by 4.6%, the Alliance brands' volumes will amount to 1.90 million vehicles in 2022, down by 5.7%. The penetration rate is 44.8%, down 1.3 points compared to 2021.
Mobilize Financial Services financed 1,195,380 contracts in 2022, down 6.4% compared to 2021. New financing (excluding cards and personal loans) nevertheless rose by 3.3% to 18.0 billion euros, thanks to the 10.4% growth in average amounts financed.
The used vehicle financing activity shows a slight decline of 1.2% compared to 2021 with 341,655 contracts financed.
The number of electric vehicle financing contracts is maintained in 2022 (82,179 files vs. 82,153 in 2021), demonstrating Mobilize Financial Services' ability to support the Alliance's customers towards more sustainable mobility.
The share of leasing offers also increased in 2022 and represents 57% of new vehicle financing contracts in the private customer segment, i.e., an increase of 10 points, which illustrates customers' appetite for increasingly flexible offers.
The number of insurance and service contracts sold in 2022 is 3.8 million, down 4.7% compared to 2021, mainly due to the drop in registrations and the number of financing contracts. In relation to the number of vehicles financed, the number of services sold per vehicle (new and used vehicles) is slightly up with an average of 3.2 services sold per vehicle, compared with 3,1 in 2021. This figure illustrates the success of Mobilize Financial Services' "all inclusive" financing offers, packaged with services.
Customer satisfaction, at the heart of Mobilize Financial Services' actions, reaches a new record in 2022, with a Net Promoter Score of +56 points, an increase of 3 points compared to 2021, i.e. a jump of 9 points in three years, making Mobilize Financial Services the benchmark in the automotive captive and banking markets.
record financial performance thanks to strong growth in net banking income
The net banking income (NBI) amounted to 2,045 million euros, up by 11.9% compared to 2021. This increase is partly explained by a non-recurring positive impact of 101 million euros related to the valuation of interest rate swaps covering sight deposits in the context of rising interest rates. The contribution to NBI of the Services activities represents 32.7%, slightly down by 2.9 points compared to the year 2021.
Operating costs amount to 624 million euros, up by 54 million euros compared to the end of 2021. They represent 1.39% of Average Performing Assets (APA), an increase of 12 basis points compared to the year 2021. This 12 base point increase is linked to investments in new activities and a decrease in network outstandings during the year.
Average performing assets reach 44.7 billion euros, compared to 44.8 billions of euros at the end of December 2021 (- 0.1%). Average performing assets (APA) related to the Customer business amount to 38.3 billion euros in 2022. They increased by 1.8%, driven by growth in new financing. The average productive assets related to the Network business stood at 6.4 billion euros, down 9.8%, as a result of the semiconductor crisis and the policy of optimising network vehicle stocks implemented by the Renault Group brands.
The overall cost of risk stood at 0.43% of APA, compared with 0.14% at the end of December 2021, returning to a level in line with historical trends. Indeed, the 2020 financial year had been negatively impacted by Covid and the 2021 financial year had therefore benefited from provision reversals following the normalisation of the health situation.
In the Customer business (financing for private and business customers), the cost of risk stood at 0.55% of APAs at end-2022, compared with 0.26% of APAs at end-2021, and in the wholesale business (dealership financing), it stood at a reversal of -0.34% of APAs at end-December 2022, compared with a reversal of -0.52% at end-December 2021.
A depreciation of 119 million euros on the shares in the Russian joint-venture was recorded, impacting the net result.
The result before tax thus amounts to 1,050 million euros compared to 1,194 million euros at the end of December 2021.
an inaugural green bond issue and dynamic savings collection
In a volatile market context, the group issued the equivalent of 2.8 billion euros in 2022 and launched its first green bond for 500 million euros. The funds received will be used to finance electric vehicles and recharging infrastructure. This transaction demonstrates the group's desire to promote the transition to electric mobility and its commitment to the fight against climate change.
The savings collection activity proved to be particularly dynamic and competitive in terms of the cost of the resources collected, thus demonstrating the relevance of the strategy of diversifying financing initiated 10 years ago. Net deposits collected grew by 3.4 billion euros since the beginning of the year to reach 24.4 billion euros at the end of December 2022.
Mobilize Financial Services creates three dedicated subsidiaries to accelerate the offer to “vehicle-as-a-service"
In May 2022, RCI Bank and Services became Mobilize Financial Services, a single commercial brand, to support the development of Mobilize and accompany the new lifestyles of Renault Group customers.
To accelerate the offer towards usage, Mobilize Financial Services has created three dedicated activities with strong development ambitions:
Mobilize Insurance, a subsidiary specialising in car insurance for the European market and responding to new mobility usages. The objective is to triple the number of insurance contracts by 2030 and reach 3.6 million contracts in Europe.
Mobilize Lease&Co, a dedicated subsidiary to accelerate operating lease offers in all geographical areas where the Alliance brands are present. The goal is to reach a fleet of one million vehicles by 2030 and to double its international presence.
Mobilize Pay, to design an ecosystem of payments around the car. In 2022, Mobilize Pay launched a new eco-friendly credit card developed with Visa that can be used to charge electric vehicles. The goal is to reach 1 million contract by 2030.
 Except Equity Accounted Companies.
 The Net Promoter Score (NPS) is the percentage of customers likely to recommend a company, a product or a service to a friend or a colleague up to 9 or 10 ("promoters") minus the percentage likely to recommend up to 6 or less ("detractors") on a scale of 0 to 10.
 Except Equity Accounted Companies. The figure of 3 average services sold per vehicle communicated in February 2022 for the financial year 2021 was calculated on a perimeter including companies accounted for by the equity method.
 Average performing assets: the APAs corresponding to the current performing assets to which the assets related to operational leasing businesses are added. For customers, it is the average of performing assets at the end of the month. For the dealership, it is the average of the daily performing assets.
 RN Bank, consolidated by equity method.
about Mobilize Financial Services
As a partner caring for all its customers, Mobilize Financial Services builds innovative financial services to create sustainable mobility for all. A subsidiary of the Renault Group whose activity started almost 100 years ago, Mobilize Financial Services is the commercial brand of RCI Banque SA, a French Bank specializing in automotive financing and services for Alliance customers and dealers. With operations in 35 countries and nearly 4,000 employees, the group financed over 1.2 million contracts (new and used vehicles) in 2022 and sold 3.8 million services. At end 2022, average performing assets stood at €44.7 billion in financing and pre-tax income at 1,050 million euros.
Since 2012, the group has rolled out a deposits collection business in several countries. At the end of December 2022, net deposits collected totaled €24.4 billion or 49% of the company's net assets.
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CO Running: Fort Collins, Estes Park, Grand Junction
Just three days before going on my very first back country hiking trip, I ran 18 miles and then I ran a 10 miler the next day- both in Fort Collins. I ran the 18 miler around a lake at the KOA campground where we stayed in our RV. I used 3 servings of EFS Liquid Shot and it worked great. (Here's a great post on running and using EFS.)
The next day, I ran 10 miles at Reservoir Ridge. My legs were heavy after the long run the day before, but running in a new place was fun - so was spotting some deer and seeing the miniature horse on the way to the trail.
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After hiking for three days, the next day I ran 9 miles and then 5 miles on the following day at Lake Estes. During my run, I saw a few elk and a possible coyote. They ignored me and everyone was happy!
This morning, I ran 8 miles in Grand Junction, Colorado, just before taking off in our RV for Moab, Utah, where we are now. It's hot here, but I hope to get out early before it's too warm for a long run tomorrow. I'm looking forward to the scenery!

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Soundgarden played its first show with new temporary drummer Matt Chamberlain on Thursday night (March 27th) in Lima, Peru, kicking off a series of South American dates. Chamberlain is sitting in for drummer Matt Cameron, who has bowed out of most of Soundgarden's 2014 activities due to previous commitments with Pearl Jam and a desire to spend more time with his family.
Soundgarden posted a message online just before launching the new tour, saying, "We’d like to officially welcome Matt Chamberlain who will be playing drums with us in South America, and for the summer. Can’t wait to see you all soon!”
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A List of summer painting workshops are now available on the Outdoor Paintings page.
Painting outdoors can be daunting at first and much more fun in a group. its the best therapy and a great way to develop your skills and meet new friends.These are Fun and Informative sessions and all participants are covered by public liability insurance which is vital in public places.
JUDITH PAINTING OUTDOOR AT CROOK HALL IN JULY 2019
MORE WORKSHOPS ON THE WORKSHOP PAGE.
THIS PAINTING CALLED " WINTER SUNRISE OVER THE DENE" & "WOODLAND SHADOWS" CAN BE SEEN AS PART OF THE TREES AND DENES EXHIBITION AT THE ARTBLOCK IN SEAHAM THROUGHOUT JULY.
Theryre a combination of Watercolour and Acrylic techniques leaving the Black papers as the darkest areas in the paintings. ..just a bit different!
a selection of Ink Doodles which are also available as cards at Trees and Denes exhibition
Trees and Denes exhibition
AUTUMN IN THE DENE ACRYLIC ON CANVAS
THIS ACRYLIC PAINTING WAS PAINTED FOR THE CENTENARY CELEBRATION EXHIBITION LAST YEAR AT THE ART BLOCK. ITS FOR SALE AND OPEN TO OFFERS OVER £75.00
"The Sprit of the Horse" MIXED MEDIA PAINTING (above) £325.00
SAA WATERCOLOUR AMBASSADOR
I'm delighted and honored to be chosen to be an ambassador for The Society for All Artists www.saa.co.uk and to represent their range of Watercolour Paints. I have been a PA ( professional associate tutor) for the SAA for about 8 years now. They produced my tree painting video tip for me and gave me a place in their publication 101 painting tips. I'ts a pleasure to continue to work closely with them.
Using decent equipment is so important when you are learning to paint with Watercolour. There are so many inferior products on the market which are a waste of money. Due to the technical aspect of watercolour painting its best to use good paints and paper ..otherwise mastering the processes can become even more challenging, I think lots of people are put off early because they have the wrong gear...I hate painting of cheap paper and paints..there is just no comparison with the true artist materials. The SAA Watercolour paints are Artist quality, however they are available at a very competitive price from their online shop. These paints are not available in shops.
They have a wonderful choice of materials and papers such as the Sanders & Waterford range, I'm a big fan of their Cotton rich paper..I love the rough surface. I also recommend the SAA Bockingford as a great paper to learn on, its takes a bit of punishment without falling apart.
If you are going to learn to paint seek advice before you buy...from an artist or teacher not the shop attendant in the Hypermarket's art department...they need to sell you something there and then..its their job.
THE FUNNY BRUSHES are
SORRY OUT OF STOCK FOR NOW!
enquiries still welcome,
Direct from Lesnick Art Products USA You can't buy these in shops theyre only from Carols Art here in the UK. Whatever medium you paint in they are a valuable tool in your painting kit...and although Funny in appearance .they make some serious Artwork. Brexit and the
Pound drop have effected the price slightly but then this is the first increase in five years. £14.95 plus postage . Discount available on ten or more sets.
Save postage and buy from me direct at a fair,class or book a Funny Brush workshop or Demo for your art club.
SORRY FUNNY BRUSHES ARE FOR NOW UNAVAILABLE. I'M WAITING FOR THE DOLLAR -POUND EXCHANGE TO IMPROVE FOR THIS TO BE A VIABLE VENTURE. HOPING THINGS WILL IMPROVE WHEN WE HAVE STABILITY AFTER THAT THING CALLED BREXIT.
FOR SALE SOLD AT NORTH EAST ART COLLECTIVE this oil painting can be seen at North East Art Collective in Newcastle.
I love looking into a reclaimed slate to see what mother nature has carved .
This Slate painting is definitely a one off...totally unique in the fact I could see the shape of the young Mother holding her baby in the natural ridges of the slate...you will see it too if you look at the picture.
All I did was enhance it with colour. To be mounted and framed and is for *sale.
*Now in her new home with her new baby
CAKE AND PAINT! This lovely cake was made for me by one of my class members who makes cakes for birthdays etc..contact me for her details if you'd like a cake made.
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HAVE A HEART EXHIBITION in aid of ST CLARES HOSPICE starts 16th NOV. At The CUSTOMS HOUSE South Shields my heart is one of many including some donated by famous people ..all are for sale .
THIS PAINTING HAS BEEN DONATED TO GRACE HOUSE CHILDREN CENTRE SUNDERLAND
Alice in Wonderland is celebrating her 150th birthday this year.
As part of the celebration the painting depicts the connections with Sunderland in the birthday cake. Can you spot them. Ship building, Penshaw Monument, Hylton Castle, Roker lighthouse and the miners lamp.
My entry also celebrates the number of Un-birthdays there would have been in 150 years...Happy Unbirthday
Art is good for you!!!
I've always promoted the benefit to our well-being that painting has.
Research has now shown that Painting is one of the best ways to preserve our brains and help with Dementia and Alzheimers. Retirement is a great time to take up painting. Lots of time to practice. I can bring art to the elderly on there sheltered living homes and care homes.
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These re-claimed roof slates make such and interesting surface. I try to use the natural shapes and ridges of the slate to create the picture. All Slates can be mounted and Framed of hung/displayed on Plate Hooks or plate Stands
COMMISSIONS WELCOME. ARTWORK FOR SALE (SOLD
Cove Harbour Acrylic on slate mounted and framed at North East Art Collective
I'm delighted to have been included in this SACHET MIXTE WOMEN ARTISTS edition 4 It's lovely to read all of the biographies from the other Artists and and learn how they developed as people and Artists and what there inspiration and influences are .now available on Amazon.
In my entry I try to show a variety of my work . Different subjects and styles...my work does vary so much..but one thing o love is colour.
One thing that many will find interesting is how so many Artists haven't been to Art School and like myself are self taught.
Why not treat yourself to a copy from Amazon? I'm not plugging the book to make commission as all I get from it is the credit for my work. It's nice to get recognition after years of slog to make your name in the Art World.
I'm sure anyone who is interested in or studying art will find this an interesting and inspirational read.
Carol White MY FILM DEBUT!!!..."Art in our lives".
I was asked a short while
ago if I would like to take part in some filming for Education China, on their
TEA TIME show which was running a series about self employed people and the different types
of businesses they ran in the UK.
This was not my usual
sort of request for a ‘how to paint’ discussion, instead it was to talk about the
importance of ‘Art in or Lives’. I am a great advocate for this topic but wasn’t
sure how I would manage in-front of a camera. Anyway I shall let you decide...
Many thanks The North East Art Collective and their artists for providing such a nice film location. ..and to Walter Homes whose painting I chose to talk about. The film is live on You Tube and can be viewed from this link below


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Wearing convenient shorts and flip-flops, Kim Hyun Joong has made a deep impression on the fans because of his cuteness and simpleness.
After leaving Tan Son Nhat airport, Kim Hyun Joong has gone back to the hotel to take a rest. We have “ambushed” him before so when he step out of the car, we could take lots of pics!
With cool look as usual and a big sun-glasses, Hyun Joong still made the fans feel very close and friendly when he wore simple shorts and black flip-flops. He was quite surprised because it was very late but the fans and the photographers still decided to wait at the hotel to take pics.
Tomorrow, Kim Hyun Joong will start to do his schedule in VietNam. Don’t forget to update the news with us!
With an open-hearted and his friendliness, in a small conversation at Hyun Joong’s own room, but Kim Hyun Joong seems like he doesn’t want to show his beautiful smile much.
Q: How do you feel when you saw the love of the fans waiting at the airport and the hotel last night?
HJ: I was really surprised and happy, it has overcome my thought about the loves of Vietnamese fans before. But it also the reason that makes me worried for their safety.
Q: There are some comments said that you are “economizing” your smile a bit when you come here!
HJ: Firstly, it because of the late flight, and the other side is because I was worried for the fans’s safety. Hope that in the next activities here in Vietnam, especially in the fanmeeting, I could have more chances to meet all of the fans.
Q: Recently, your song “Please” get banned by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, do you want to share something about this?
HJ:I think this song is suitable for adult audience, so I think you could listen to it.
Q:After overcame the Asia music industry, do you plan to attend the world’s music industry?
HJ: Now, I’m having activities is Asia and of course I really want to develop all around the world. I have a plan in next year…
From 10am this morning, Korean singer/actor, Kim Hyun Joong officially started his schedule in Vietnam with a huge press conference at a hotel.
He showed up at the hotel gate, elegant as usual, in his black suit – a very familiar image of his. Surely, he caught everyone’s attention. Hyun Joong will represent for The Face Shop to answer the press. He shared a lot about his feelings about the first time he have come to Vietnam, especially his fans’ support and feelings for him.
His tiredness, maybe because of the flight late night, can be clearly seen on his face. Still, he gives his answers with a smile. According to a reporter of a teen channel on Twitter, he was super cute when waving and smiling. That’s our flower boy, right? XD And he also licked his lips many times. Ah~ many hearts melted again.
The conference ended about 11am.
Below is the very first pictures at the press conference. Will continue to update very soon. (klik HERE )
Kim Hyun Joong arrived in Vietnam and went out of Tan Son Nhat airport at about 23:00 PM, late night of August, 10th. Because Kim Hyun Joong got out from VIP gate so hundreds of fan who were waiting for him at the normal gate had to rush to VIP gate to meet him.
It’s clear that Kim Hyun Joong has a very large number of fans in Viet Nam. Before he came, there were many fans waiting at the airport around noon, because they heard that Kim Hyun Joong came to Viet Nam at 12 AM!!!
From 5PM, hundreds of fans gathered at the main gate of Tan Son Nhat airport. The place was covered with green color from fans and posters, balloons, … to welcome Kim Hyun Joong. Because of the crowd, all security staff had to work hard.
Today, Kim Hyun Joong looks rather “cold” with fans. He didn’t smile with fans and also media reporters around him. According to some Korean fans, Hyun Joong did look tired from Incheon airport.
Kim Hyun Joong will hold a press conference on 9:30AM tomorrow morning to present new products as well as to announce his official activities in Vietnam.
Some photos of Kim Hyun Joong’s coming to Vietnam and fans warmly welcoming him

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Minister for Education and Professional Training, Rana Tanveer Hussain, emphasized the importance of revolution and innovation in the education system for the development and stability of the country.
He stated that education is the ladder of development for nations, and the government’s first priority, even during economic challenges.
At the inauguration ceremony of the student facilitation center and online attestation portal at the Secretariat of the Inter-Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC), the Minister highlighted the modern facilities of the facilitation center and the convenience of the online attestation portal for students. They no longer have to visit IBCC offices in person.
Additionally, the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) installed a self-operated machine, called a “kiosk,” at the IBCC facilitation center.
This benefits students of FBISE by allowing them to get their certificates attested from IBCC without having to visit board offices. After paying a fee, students can obtain a verification slip from the kiosk.
Secretary IBCC, Dr. Ghulam Ali Malah, emphasized that educated youth will lead Pakistan on the path of development, as the majority of the country’s population is young and have the right to education.


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Then to leading it off, you get mail from the gambling institutions giving you a luxurious resort place, tickets to the hottest displays and unique incentive discount codes. The gambling establishments do not treatment if you drop your property, family and close friends. They are just there to get their income.
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Each ones triggers will be different.
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Being aware of you have a issue gambling and doing something about it can have an everlasting influence on your life. It is time to consider one day at a time.
Mr. Howard Keith has an extensive background in working with compulsive gamblers, relatives and buddies of gamblers and teenage gamblers. Mr. Keith believes there are several alternate options to support in the recovery of a gambling addiction verses a twelve stage plan. A huge proportion of his e-mails were from compulsive gamblers looking for an alternative to Gamblers Anonymous and twelve action applications. Gamblers Anonymous also will help a considerable number of people every year but there is a large proportion that does not remain. These are the people Mr. Keith is hoping to reach.

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The best city for work-life balance: Oslo. The most overworked? Dubai.
That’s according to a study released on Wednesday by mobile access technology company Kisi, which looked at factors including work intensity and city livability as well as quality health care, affordable cost-of-living, and ample time off.
While a typical worker in Helsinki — number three for work- life balance on the list — takes a full month of paid vacation every year, for example, the norm in Los Angeles is just one week.
For many, the pandemic has been a time to rethink priorities and make big leaps — like moving to a new city. And as the labor market continues to run hot, return-to-office plans across industries have faltered.
Employees have resisted – savoring the flexibility afforded by remote work – and many are prepared to job hop if their company mandates in-person work.
Companies like Airbnb Inc. are promising permanent work-from-home policies to entice candidates in an increasingly intense competition for talent.
City leaders looking to capitalize on workers’ newfound mobility and seize the opportunity to expand their tax base and boost their economies will need to compete across many dimensions.
Against this backdrop, some financial and corporate hubs, which have long been economic powerhouses, ranked poorly.
New York City plunged in the rankings, coming in at 59 out of 100 cities, down from 38 the year before and 21 in 2019 before the pandemic took hold.
London, while ranked significantly higher, also fell — to 27 in 2022 from 20 the year before and 12 in 2019.
Burned-out workers may instead want to consider Amsterdam, Buenos Aires, or Sydney, where less than 10% of the population is overworked, according to the study.
Those who cherish their five-minute morning commute from bed to living room may want to ponder Singapore, Washington D.C. or Austin, where the highest percentage of jobs can be performed remotely at in and around 50%.
Kisi studied 51 U.S. metro areas and 49 major global cities across more than 130 data points — such as rates of overwork, access to health care, and safety metrics to gauge the work intensity, rights and the well-being of inhabitants.
“Recent years have tested the support structures in place for employees around the world,” said Bernhard Mehl, chief executive officer of Kisi. “The ongoing stress and disruption brought about by the pandemic has been followed by war in Ukraine, contributing to global instability that will be felt for years to come.”
2022 Work–Life Balance Index
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- Bern (Switzerland)
- Helsinki (Finland)
- Zurich (Switzerland)
- Copenhagen (Denmark)
- Geneva (Switzerland)
- Ottawa (Canada)
- Sydney (Australia)
- Stuttgart (Germany)
- Munich (Germany)
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A Look At The Final New Hampshire Polls, Plus Projections
Unless the polls are very wrong, it looks to be a good night for Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump. Beyond that, there's a lot that's still up in the air.
With voters heading to the polls in New Hampshire since early this morning, and some having already voted in small hamlets like Dixville Notch, where Bernie Sanders and John Kasich ended up pulling off the big but largely symbolic wins shortly after midnight, it can be said that the 2016 campaign for President feels like it has officially begun. Yes, we heard from voters in Iowa last week, but in many ways the New Hampshire primary ha always felt more like the traditional beginning of the quadrennial race for the White House, in no small part because it is the first time that voters actually have a chance to head to the polls rather than participating in an arcane caucus system. More importantly, even though it is hardly representatives of the nation as a whole, it’s clear that New Hampshire voters take their role in the process seriously. Between Democrats and Republicans, it is expected that more than 60% of New Hampshire’s eligible voters will turn out to vote today, a sharp contract to the less than 20% of voters who, on average, participate in the Iowa Caucuses. Additionally, once we put New Hampshire behind us, the race truly begins in earnest, with Republicans and Democrats both headed to Nevada and South Carolina, albeit on different days for reason that are utterly incomprehensible, ahead of the big stretch of candidates headed into March.
So, with the whistle officially blown to begin the voting in the Granite State today, let’s take a look at the final polling data and make a few projections.
Of the two races this one would seem to be the easiest to project. Bernie Sanders has led in New Hampshire for several months now with the exception of a few periods during which Clinton managed to close the gap for a brief period of time. Sanders has also led in every poll since the start of 2016 with the exception of one, and has largely kept a double digit lead for several weeks now. More importantly, unlikely eight years ago, there are no signs that Clinton has significantly closed the gap this time around, never mind making any moves that would suggest that she has even the slightest shot at winning the state. The final reports of the tracking polls from the University of Massachusetts and CNN/WMUR both show him continuing to hold on to that lead heading into Primary Day. Additionally, a final poll from Emerson shows Sanders with a twelve point lead. The one outlier seems to be a the tracking poll from ARG which is showing Sanders with a nine point lead, but even that seems like a lead solid enough to overcome any last minute surge by Clinton. All of this leaves Sanders with a lead of 13.3 points in the RealClearPolitics poll average, According to Pollster’s broader average that includes non-traditional polls, Sanders holds a slightly larger 14.1 point lead.
The one caveat in the Democratic race is that the numbers suggest that there still appears to be some five to six percent of the voters who are undecided. This could end up undercutting Sanders’ eventual margin, or it could indicate Independent voters who may end up being inclined to cross the aisle and vote in the Republican primary instead.
In any case, here’s my projection for the Democratic race:
- Bernie Sanders — 58%
- Hillary Clinton — 42%
This would put Sanders winning percentage just a bit above his current lead in the RealClearPolitics average, but it would be consistent with most of the recent polling. In all honestly, though, anything above a 10-12% margin, which seems to be within reach, will be seen as a great night for Sanders and another humbling for Clinton.
With the polls ahead of the New Hampshire primary showing the same Donald Trump lead that they final Iowa polling did, and the final results in Iowa showing Trump failing to meet those polling projections, it would be understandable to project that Trump will again fall short of the standing suggested by the polls. This is especially true given the fact that Trump still doesn’t seem to have invested as much in traditional ground game operations as the other candidates, something that suggests that we could be looking at Trump falling short yet again, and event that would clearly call the genuineness of his campaign into question. At the same time, though, there are plenty of reasons to believe that what happened in Iowa isn’t necessarily a likely guide for the outcome in New Hampshire. For one thing, given the different nature of the voting methods, it’s often far more difficult to to poll a caucus than a primary. Voting today in New Hampshire asks far less of voters than voting in the caucus did on February 1st, so when voters tell pollster that they are indeed likely to vote it’s more likely that they will actually follow through on that intention. Additionally, as I note above, voter participation in the Granite State’s Presidential Primary is traditionally quite high and there’s every reason to believe that tradition will continue this week. Finally, it’s worth noting that there were some indications in the final hours before the Iowa Caucuses that Trump’s numbers in the Hawkeye State were slipping while Marco Rubio’s were rising. Many people, myself included, dismissed those polls as outliers but they clearly had picked up on a trend in the final days before the caucuses that carried through to last Monday night.
Keeping all that in mind, the numbers heading into today on the Republican side all continued to show Donald Trump with a double digit lead over the rest of the field. The tracking polls from the University of Massachusetts and CNN/WMUR give Trump a twenty-one and fourteen point lead, while other polls such as Emerson (Trump +15), Gravis (Trump +11), and ARG (Trump +16) show similarly large leads. All of this combines to give Trump an average 17.2 point lead in the RealClearPolitics average, and a 17.2 point lead according to Pollster, one of those rare times when the two poll averages agree with each other, Additionally, Trump has led in 75 consecutive poll in the State of New Hampshire, a fact which indicate that his lead seems to be both real and his support strong enough to believe that his supporters will indeed show up at the polls today.Given all of this, Trump failing to come in first place would be a massive surprise for everyone and would call polling of all kinds into question. While this is possible, it certainly doesn’t seem likely.
Beyond Trump, though, the rest of the field is entirely unclear. Nominally, Marco Rubio is in second place but Ohio Governor John Kasich has surged in recent weeks and seems to be on Rubio’s heels. Additionally, there hasn’t been nearly enough time for pollsters to determine what impact Saturday’s debate, universally seen as bad for Rubio, may have had on the race. It’s also unclear how voters will reach to the clump of “establishment” candidates in the middle of the pack. Will New Hampshire Republicans stay loyal to their man, or will they jump to the candidate seen as most likely to be able to carry a noteworthy win in New Hampshire forward to other states? Another unknown is what New Hampshire’s independents, who can choose to vote in either the Republican or Democratic primaries will do. Will they get behind the mavericks in either race and back Trump or Sanders, or will they perhaps go for the message of a candidate like John Kasich, who has seemingly spent more time than anyone else in the state? Additionally, as I noted yesterday, there’s the possibility that the Republican race could end up with a number of candidates clumped together with only small percentages separating them and all of them having a legitimate argument for staying in the race going forward. As one pollster puts it, below first place the outcome of New Hampshire on the Republican side is entirely up in the air.
Keeping that in mind, here’s my projection on the GOP side:
- Donald Trump — 28%
- John Kasich —- 17.5%
- Marco Rubio — 16.5%
- Jeb Bush — 14.5%
- Ted Cruz — 13.5%
- Chris Christie — 6%
- Carly Fiorina — 3%
- Ben Carson — 1%
- Jim Gilmore < 1%
Putting Kasich in second is a bit of a wild guess on my part but it’s based on polling that has shown him polling strongly in the Granite State, where he has campaigned relentlessly since August, as well as something of a negative impact for Rubio from the debate. Jeb Bush finishing fourth is a bit of a guess too, but it’s based on his own recent strength and the fact that Ted Cruz seems to have largely disappeared from the state in recent days while the Governors, especially Kasich and Bush, have gotten generally positive press. Christie could do better than sixth place but it’s going to require his actual voter turnout to be better than recent polling and Ted Cruz’s to be much worse. Whether Christie performs well enough to be able to make a credible case to continue in the race after tonight is an open question. Carly Fiorina and Ben Carson, meanwhile, should get the message already and get out of the race.
Feel free to make your own predictions, and we’ll see where things end up by the end of tonight.


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MOBILE, Alabama - On Wednesday, the South Alabama football team set about choosing among its own members to divide into Red and Blue team players for Saturday's annual spring game at Ladd-Peebles Stadium.
Thursday, the teams got their first (and only) chance to practice together as a team and create some pregame buzz and talk across the field with their Saturday "opponents.''
Jaguars fans will likely find some of the splits interesting as the team closes out its spring drills with the game that will include two 10-minute periods in the first half and a pair of 12-minutes periods with a running clock in the second half.
The Blue team, selected by captains Enrique Williams and Bryant Lavender, will find Brandon Bridge and Trey Fetner at quarterback, and be highlighted by Julien Valentin and Kendall Houston at running back. Lavender, Jereme' Jones, Cameron Broadnax and Jake Howton are among the Blue receivers. Rush Hendricks will be at tight end and the offensive line will feature Chris May, Joseph Scelfo, Aust, Clay Machen and Steven Foster.
The Red team, led by captains Ross Metheny and Romelle Jones, will feature Metheny, Kolt Peavey and Grant Powell at quarterback; Jay Jones and T.J. Glover at running back and receivers Corey Waldon, Nathan Sassaman, Kyron King and Shavarez Smith. Wes Saxton will be featured at tight end, with James Elliott, Matt Calcagnini, Drew Dearman, Darius McKeller and Melvin Meggs included on the line.
Defensively, the Blue team will have Will Thompson, Jesse Kelley, Byron Sneed, Pat Moore and Shane Doty up front, with Williams, Clifton Crews, Bryson James and Cordivido Grice at linebacker. The secondary will include Qudarius Ford, Terrell Brigham, Tyrell Pearson, Charles Watson and E.J. May.
The Red defense will feature Jones, Alex Page, Montavious Williams and Caesare Johnson up front, with Maleki Harris and Desmond. LaVelle at linebacker. The secondary will include Darrius Morrow, Akeem Appleton, Mike Dumas and Alonzo. Long.
The coaching staff for the Blue team is Kevin Sherrer, Bryant Vincent, Freddie Roach and Chase Smith. Tommy Hicks of AL.com will be the guest coach. The Red team will have Robert Matthews, Brian Turner, John Turner, Jerry Mack and Travis Pearson. WPMI-TV's Lance Crawford will be the guest coach.
Player who are not expected to play because of injuries or rehab from surgery/injuries include offensive linemen Ucambre Williams and Shawn Artz; running backs Terrance Timmons and Demetre Baker; linebackers Eddy Cabrera and Ridge James; defensive back Montell Garner and tight end Jared Palmer.


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Christopher Audette, who heads of one of REP’s Top Teams for 2019, explains how new team leaders can set themselves up for success
Millennials are struggling to achieve homeownership, even those with good-paying jobs
A new phrase being added to real estate listings is treating buyers as fairly as it treats sellers, say agents.
Industry leaders are cautioning agents working Toronto’s west end, warning them about a seemingly ideal client intent on luring them to vacant properties.
In an exclusive with REP, one commercial real estate professional is pointing to her own ordeal in reminding fellow agents to protect their brands against the kind of attack hers suffered.
Easier access to real estate information is driving home the importance of competent representation, say industry players although at least one survey claims that Canadians mindlessly choose their agents.
If you suspect your website is failing to produce actual clients, this one statistic could explain why.
Brokerages are not in the same business as Buzzfeed; it’s great your blog on staging has been re-tweeted 50 times, but will it get clients through the door?
As modern Canadians we may think that we are fair and equitable to all, but it hasn’t always been so, and at least one Vancouver agent has found some embarrassing covenants in a buyer’s title.
Drones are the latest fad when it comes to real estate marketing, but at least one operator may be making drone fly-bys more of a controversial practice than just a cool way to make a neat listing video.
Despite the construction cranes that seemingly multiply in the skies, Toronto is not being overbuilt, claims a National Bank special report, which instead outlined some surprising markets that could face a surplus of unabsorbed new homes.
Homeowners are often filled with regrets after buying and selling a home, found a new RECO survey, underscoring agents’ need to better educate their clients.
Keep your friends close, your enemies closer, and your mortgage broker partners even closer than that, say agents arguing quality control is of the greatest importance in referral relationships.
A revolution designed to raise the bar for the entire Real Estate Industry.
Two American companies have recently decided to setup shop north of the border, bringing both excitement and trepidation to the Canadian real estate scene
Global real estate brand continues Canadian expansion with its first Whistler brokerage