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Rocky, a young woman wanting to start a better life for her and her sister, agrees to take part in the robbery of a house owned by a wealthy blind man with her boyfriend Money and their friend Alex. But when the blind man turns out to be a more ruthless adversary than he seems, the group must find a way to escape his home before they become his latest victims.
Fede Alvarez puts on a masterclass on how to craft a suspenseful film
Let's break it down, shall we?
What makes a thriller good? It's the suspense, the nail-biting, tense situations the film presents that have the audience at the edge of their seats at all times. And I can say, without a shadow of a doubt, that this film delivers just that. Whenever you feel like the scene is over, and that you have some breathing room, BOOM! Fede drops the characters in a much worse predicament, with the excellent and diverse score by Roque Baños pounding in the background. The score of the film elevates each scene and as the film progresses, the movie raises the bar and ups the ante with each passing moment. Once the characters enter the house, the film always has you in a vice grip and never lets go. It makes you feel what the characters are feeling; their dread, their helplessness; and that is a testament to how great a director, Fede is.
Let's move on to the actors. So the main cast consists of Stephen Lang, Jane Levy and Dylan Minnette, and each of them nailed their role. Stephen Lang, sir, hats off to you. The man looks like a bad ass without even trying. That's just what Mr. Lang is, a bad ass. But his performance in this film was much more nuanced. You could see that he was a much more complex character. He showed vulnerability, sadness, anger, depression and hopelessness, all through facial expressions, as his role did not require extensive dialogue. He was the star of the film. But equally so was Jane Levy. Now if you're a huge fan of her, like me, you've probably seen Evil Dead and all three seasons of Suburgatory, and you already know that she's a very diverse actress. But in this film, she took her performance to another level. The dread in her eyes, the anguish, as well as the determination to do what she had to do in the film, all were portrayed so well through physical acting and body language, and the same could be said for Dylan Minette's performance. A+'s all around.
Overall, I can confidently say, this is the best film I've experienced in the cinema, this year. Give this film all the money you can. These people deserve it. Thank you to everyone involved, for this experience.
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Da Vinci Robotic Surgery was touted as an innovative way to perform surgeries.
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The da Vinci robotic arm device was designed to help make invasive surgeries easier for the surgeon to perform and easier and faster for the patient to recover. It is manufactured by Intuitive Surgical, a California based company. The Surgeons use the robotic arm through a computer screen, while operating joysticks at a console. The invasive surgeries include bladder, gastric bypass, gynecological, prostate, thyroid cancer, urology, some heart surgeries and other surgeries.
During 2012, the da Vinci Surgery Robot was used in nearly 450,000 times. The da Vinci robot costs $1.5 million.
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Florida Georgia Line Rubbed Off on Ed Sheeran on Taylor Swift Red Tour
Florida Georgia Line are on the minds of a lot of people right now, with their record-breaking single, 'Cruise,' as well as other catchy hits. It turns out, while on Taylor Swift's Red Tour, FGL rubbed off on one of their tourmates -- English singer-songwriter, Ed Sheeran.
The redheaded Brit and FGL really hit it off and spent a lot of time together since they were all opening up for superstar Swift. They hung out so much that Sheeran developed a pretty good impression of the duo's twangy southern accents. He can also sing their songs and covered a bit of 'Cruise' in his impeccably smooth voice.
He confessed that he did a little remix of it, and had a little fun with FGL's hit, changing up the lyrics for a more...interesting song. It's pretty funny and definitely worth a listen. Take a look at the lyrics Sheeran made up: "Baby got a thong / She makes me wanna pull her t-shirt down / Boobs..."
We've always known that he was a solid songwriter, but this takes the cake, at least in creativity.
FGL are planning to board up the bus for their headlining tour on Oct. 3. Here's to hoping there will be more "remixes" in the future.

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Olia Lialina on New Media
I never planned to be an advocate of the term New Media, but
- it exists
- it was defined in wikipedia as a group of mass media and a chapter in media study.
So, I took a chance to define it differently as a field of study.
And a remark: Wikipedia, its potential and importance are praised (and used) by every New Media writer, but not many seem to be interested in contributing. Even an important and beloved term like “Remediation


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Unprecedented $3.5 Million Raised for Pancreatic Cancer Research at the BC Cancer Foundation’s 2012 Inspiration Gala
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Vancouver, B.C. – BC Cancer Foundation Inspiration Gala guests took philanthropy to new heights at the sold-out affair, raising a momentous $3.5 million for pancreatic cancer research at the BC Cancer Agency.
Emotions ran-high as many of the 500 guests who gathered at the Fairmont Pacific Rim ballroom have been personally affected by the loss of a loved-one to this deadly cancer. A jaw-dropping $1 million gift from the Milan and Maureen Ilich Foundation was announced, in support of nanomedicine technology, leading-off the cash and luxury live auction bidding—followed by a $1 million gift from the Ritchie family, bringing guests to their feet in elation.
“We are all affected by cancer,” said Dave Ritchie, “we are all lucky, we are survivors,” he said, referring to himself, his wife and daughter, all cancer survivors.
The funds raised will catapult the new Pancreatic Cancer Research Initiative of the BC Cancer Agency, in collaboration with VGH, toward a synchronized approach of finding the driving causes of pancreatic cancer and testing new therapeutic combinations to prevent years of life from being lost to this disease.
2012 Inspiration Gala Honorary Chair, Fei Wong lost her beloved husband Milton K. Wong to pancreatic cancer less than a year ago and has confidence in the research initiative: ”Milton didn’t lose his battle to cancer, because he knew that his efforts to extend his runway of life would be his contribution to finding a cure. He knew that the BC Cancer Agency would keep pushing to discover new treatments,” she said.
Nearly 600 British Columbians will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year, and even with the most advanced and aggressive treatment, only 5 per cent of patients will survive five years. The Pancreatic Cancer Research Initiative will build on past BC Cancer Agency models of success in bridging multidisciplinary expertise in genome sequencing, nanomedicine, and clinical research to develop targeted and effective therapies.
“The Inspiration Gala has cleared the path toward a centre of excellence in research and care for pancreatic cancer here in BC, which will have a long-lasting impact on patients in our province,” said Dr. Daniel Renouf, medical oncologist, BC Cancer Agency.
The pancreatic cancer research initiative will not only offer hope to those affected by pancreatic cancer, it has the power to shed light on the causes of and treatment strategies for more commonly diagnosed cancers.
Douglas Nelson, President and CEO of the BC Cancer Foundation thanked Inspiration Gala co-chairs Myriam Glotman and Jane Hungerford and committee members for their relentless efforts along with the corporate partners and guests for their generous contributions, “This incredible tidal wave of hope and $3.5million in philanthropic support has the power to change the course for thousands of Canadians’ who are on a cancer journey,” he said.
Over eight years, the BC Cancer Foundation’s Inspiration Gala has raised over $12.6 million for game-changing cancer research at the BC Cancer Agency, leading to targeted therapies for ovarian and lymphoid cancers, a comprehensive BrainCare BC program and clinical trials, the development of advanced clinical tests for acute myeloid leukemia, and world-first discoveries of the genetic make-up and subtypes of breast cancer.

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Previously, Montgomery was a senior reporter at American Public Media, a special correspondent for the BBC and an associate producer with CBS News. He began his career in eastern Europe, covering the fall of communism and wars in former Yugoslavia for the Daily Telegraph and Los Angeles Times. His investigations into human rights abuses in the Balkans led to the arrest and conviction of Serbian and Albanian paramilitaries and creation of a new war crimes court based in The Hague. Montgomery’s honors include Murrow, Peabody, IRE, duPont, Third Coast and Overseas Press Club awards. He is based in Reveal’s Emeryville, California, office.More by Michael Montgomery

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Imagine a little night music, twinkling stars, and a planet or two … Mozart’s music is beloved around the world, and his gift to us is a bit of heaven right here on earth. Fun, family-friendly activities are available in the lobby prior to each concert, so be sure to arrive early. This performance does not include an intermission.
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This is a beautiful little cribbage board with built in areas for a deck of cards and 4 pegs (both of which come with the board). It is pretty enough to display on a table and compact enough to carry on a trip. The detail is handsome, and the wood of the board is lovely. The only reason I'm giving this item only four stars is that it took several weeks for it to be delivered. After I inquired, I was told that the delay was due to its popularity and that they were having difficulties in fulfillment. I hope this is a temporary problem, but to be sure, plan to order it several weeks in advance of when you want it. It is, however, worth the wait!
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And at long last The Christmas Changeling is available at Kobo. Of course, Kobo is also the only one of the four places I upload that I haven’t sold a single book.
“The Christmas Changeling” has gone through the approval process at Barnes & Noble. You can find it here!
I’m also amused by my sales pattern.
So far, Love As It Was Made to Be and “The Christmas Changeling” have each sold six copies. Love sold one at Smashwords and five at Amazon; “The Christmas Changeling” sold five at Smashwords and one at Amazon.
Edit: Never mind. Apparently those five “Christmas Changeling” sales at Smashwords were fraudulent somehow and were refunded; I’ve sold another copy, but that just means I’ve sold one at Smashwords and one at Amazon. A much less interesting sales pattern! (Oddly, Smashwords is still telling me that I’ve sold six copies, which is confusing to say the least.)
At least in some places… Kobo and Barnes and Noble are so freaking slow. 😦 At this point I have to assume that it will not be up at Kobo until the new year, which is very disappointing, as it’s obviously a Christmas story!
The Christmas Changeling is a short story, available for 99 cents or the equivalent in other currencies.
Elaine, Dominic, and baby Mackenzie are the happiest family in the world–until Mackenzie starts to act strangely. The doctor can’t find anything wrong, but their neighbor Ken discovers the truth: Mackenzie has been replaced by a changeling.
Now all they have to do is get her back.
Welcome to my official writer blog! This is where I will be posting about all my new fiction as it comes out. Not very interesting… unless you’re a fan of my writing, of course.

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This new and up-to-the-minute compendium of reliable and authoritative information on complementary and alternative therapies seeks to provide information that older adults may use as they seek to improve their health and quality of life.
Although CAM research as applied to aging is just beginning and health professionals receive no special training in CAM and aging, the United States population still continues to employ it. For diagnoses that accompany aging such as cancer, neurological diseases, psychiatric disorders, and physical disabilities, CAM has often been used in addition to or in place of unsuccessful conventional methods of treatment.
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Villa, managerless following the shock resignation of John Gregory, had put Curbishley top of their wanted list.
They are due to unveil their new boss later today but it won't be Curbishley, who made it clear that he would resist all attempts to tempt him to Villa.
Curbishley signed a new four-year contract with Charlton last summer and prising him away would have cost Villa more than £1.5 million in compensation.
The Charlton boss, who also decided to stay when West Ham were looking for a new manager last summer, felt that he has much still to accomplish where he is and that Villa are in a state of flux.
The Forest Gate-born Curbishley remains ambitious, however, and could well be tempted at some time by a big offer from one of the Premiership giants.
Former Arsenal and Tottenham manager George Graham has also been linked with the Villa job while the latest name in the frame is Javier Clemente, who was Spain's national coach from 1992-98. Former Villa and England boss Graham Taylor could also be tempted out of retirement in a joint role with current goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel.
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New Delhi: The Federation of Residents Doctors' Association (FORDA) demanded risk hazard allowance from the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. In a reminder to the ministry, the FORDA called for consideration of its demand on an urgent basis.
The demand for the risk hazard allowance was made in writing in January on behalf of doctor's fraternity when the doctors had become the target of assaults while treating patients all over the country.
FORDA President Dr Shivaji Dev Burman called it a second reminder to the ministry for an allowance, provision of an adequate of quantity of masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE ) for doctors in healthcare institutions in the view of ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19 ) outbreak.
He pointed out that protecting the health and safety of doctors is crucial for the maintenance of an adequate and functional workplace. The world has witnessed various infectious diseases like Ebola, Swine flu, Zika, Nipah and the current outbreak of coronavirus.
These outbreaks, he said have also caused morbidity and even mortalities among healthcare professionals. Doctors too are at high risk of exposure to common infections like TB, HIV, Hepatitis, typhoid and others. Doctors also face violence at the workplace leading to considerable physical and mental trauma.
On January 31, the FORDA submitted the very first reminder regarding risk hazard allowance for doctors and certain other demands for PPE.
"We have not got any positive response as yet, lamented Dr Burman, adding, “Doctors are facing shortage of essential equipment to protect themselves while treating patients. Acute shortage of masks in government hospitals is reported. The FORDA demands immediate action in this regard.”


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Tuesday, Metro launched a new email and text messaging system designed to keep passengers in the know.
MetroAlerts will provide customers with up-to-the-minute information about service changes and disruptions, the transit agency said.
Bus riders will be able to receive information on up to four bus lines. The alerts can be sent to mobile devices, pagers or desktop email. It's the first time an alert system is available to bus riders.
The system will complement the Next Bus system, which provides predicted arrival times based on GPS data.
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I was poised at the edge of sleep but awake enough to discern the songs of winged insects when another sound came into my consciousness. The rasp of labored breathing, at first barely audible, gave way to the ragged gasps of respiratory distress. My senses sharpened, eyes snapping open, and I realized the noise was Matt struggling to draw breath as he lay beside me.
“Hey,” I put a hand tentatively on his chest and felt his heart hammering against my palm, “Are you awake? Are you okay?”
He didn’t respond but I could see that his eyes were open, unfocused and staring blankly ahead. He continued to pull uneven breaths with an unsettling and increasing rapidity. As though he couldn’t get enough oxygen.
“Matt, please say something. Talk to me.”
He didn’t respond but realization washed over me as I hovered anxiously beside him in the cramped space of my tiny tent. Matt was having a panic attack.
I brought my face close to his ear, close enough that my lips nearly grazed him when I murmured my reassurances.
“Hey, you’re not alone.” My hand held his which was clammy and uncharacteristically cold compared to my own. “It’s okay. You’re okay. This will pass. Try to slow your breathing. Deep breaths. Shhh, shhh…”
We stayed that way for such a long time. Me, trying to say anything that might calm him. Him, mute and full of terror. I wondered what had happened to set him off. Waited for him to sob or speak, but neither happened. He just lay rigid and panting, perhaps unaware that I was even beside him. Until, gradually, his breaths became deeper and more rhythmic. Slowly the sound of the trickling stream which ran through our camp overtook the sound of Matt’s panicked gasps until all that either of us could hear was the rustle of water and the flicker of Aspen leaves.
“Um,” An hour later Matt broke the silence stretching out between us, “I’m sorry…about that.”
Under different circumstances, I might have laughed. But, at that moment, he seemed fragile in contrast to his usual demeanor of steadiness and tranquility.
My fingers brushed back the blonde curls at the crown of his head, “It’s alright. You don’t need to apologize. Are you okay though?”
“Yeah, I just…I don’t know why that happened.”
I was grateful for the shroud of darkness which obscured our faces from one another. I felt a stabbing sensation in my gut. The memory of my own panic attacks, triggered without warning and all the more terrifying because of their elusive origins and unpredictability.
“It’s okay not to know. But if you want to talk, I’m here.”
“Sometimes, when I’m about to fall asleep, this happens. It’s like, when I’m no longer conscious, I lose my handle on my anxiety and it overwhelms me.”
“Matt, what are you feeling anxious about?”
Silence descended and remained unbroken for so long, I thought maybe he’d fallen asleep. But then came the softest and most surprising whisper. His fascinating inflection, a mixture of surf slang and Carolina drawl, saying something I promised I wouldn’t repeat.
The following morning my legs were stiff and heavy, despite having hardly any remaining food to weigh down my pack. We had camped above 11,000ft and I noticed the lack of oxygen in my limbs more than in my lungs. Depleted, I hiked toward San Luis pass, a saddle which provided access to San Luis Peak (14,022ft), and an entry point into the San Juan mountains. The scenery was breathtaking but it was challenging to appreciate the dramatic vistas while I literally could not catch my breath. Whenever I would make the mistake of raising my head in search of the switchbacks ascending the pass, little black dots would dance through my vision. The switchbacks themselves were deceptive and difficult to discern, continually disappearing behind thickets of vegetation.
When I reached the crest of the pass, where the apex of San Luis towered above, I admired the damp shadows of vaporous clouds which siphoned through the saddle like ghosts crossing to another world. The view of the valley from which I had ascended was walled off by a vast alabaster sheet, shrouding the miles of earth I had covered over the course of days.
Matt and I reconnected at the summit of the climb so that we could keep each other company through the onslaught of intermittent rain. We rushed to reach the road where we might hitch into Lake City. It seemed unlikely that we would make it, and every hiker we encountered thought to tell us so, but we were motivated by the prospect of a hot shower and a chance to dry out our perpetually damp gear.
Upon entering the San Juans, I began to notice the peculiar scarlett sediment, absence of big timber, and distinctive geological formations like Snow Mesa. Thunder and rain threatened and followed closely behind us. I strained to absorb the surreal landscape, that sky-high mesa which gave the illusion that the rest of the world had fallen away, but my hands and arms had lost feeling and never regained it. When we finally reached the road, I felt giddy with relief but my hands had become senseless, clumsy cubes of ice. Matt had to zip my jacket, feed me goldfish, and remind me that my one-sock-mitten strategy wasn’t much of a strategy at all.
The waning hour of twilight appeared even darker than usual in the raining mist. It occurred to me, after twenty minutes passed without sighting a single car, that despite reaching the road we may not reach town that night. I had moved through the “discomfort” phase of cold and on to the phase of pain and panic. Trucks would pass by–splashing us as they did so–without slowing or even turning their heads in our direction. It’s okay! Someone will stop. Someone always stops. But after the next car whizzed by, I screamed desperately into its wake.
A silver sedan, headed away from town, whirled past and then slammed its brakes. The driver put the car in reverse and maneuvered backward to meet us on the side of the road. His name was Daniel and he was a peak bagger chasing 14ers while on holiday from his job as an aerospace engineer. Although he was headed in the opposite direction, he was generous enough to drive us to Lake City because, in his quest to summit 14ers, he often found himself hitch-hiking. Ergo, he felt called to return the kindness. Good karma flowing from one dirtbag to another. I wanted to tell him he had spared me from hypothermia but I shivered silently in the backseat while he and Matt chatted.
As we entered Lake City–a small town with dirt roads and seemingly more ATV’s than actual vehicles–Daniel explained that Lake City’s claim to fame was cannibalism on account of an ill-fated expedition. To underscore this point, the three of us decided to have dinner together at the Packer Saloon and Cannibal Grill. Every room and bed in town was booked but Big Spork had arrived earlier in the day and snagged a room with two beds. The trail provides, I thought to myself, feeling grateful to have full use of my fingers again.
The streets were empty and quiet as we walked in the direction of the late-night laundromat. Aside from a few neon signs, and the golden interior glow which poured like honey from partitioned windows, there were no street lights. It seemed as though everyone had hidden themselves away from the cold, damp evening. We spotted the strand of glinting emerald green string lights which illuminated the laundromat. Thankfully, it stayed open until 10pm. Matt and I peeled off our crusty hiking clothes and provisionally dressed ourselves in our rain gear.
We sat outside on the front porch, waiting for the wash cycle to finish, and took turns reading poems and excerpts aloud to one another. We were always trying to surprise one another, perhaps in an attempt to impress one another, by sharing texts we found intriguing or delightful.
With a green glow cascading across his angular features, Matt asked me, “Do you want to spend some time together after we finish the trail? I know you have a job to start and scholarships to apply for…but maybe we could take a road trip?”
“Are you sure that’s what you want?” I asked.
As we headed toward our lodging for the night, Matt informed me there was a meteor shower painting the sky overhead.
But at that moment, I watched as a red-tailed blaze winked across the darkness and felt immeasurable gratitude.


We already posted about the new DOJ Inspector General report analyzing the FBI’s use of the PATRIOT Act’s Section 215 “business records” collection. Among the various things in the unredacted sections of the report is yet another claim (following on many similar statements) that the Section 215 program has never been shown to actually be that useful:
That wasn’t all that interesting on its own, given how many times others (including many with the security clearance and access to know) have made the same point. But what’s incredibly troubling is that the very same day that this report came out, Attorney General Loretta Lynch was making the rounds claiming the exact opposite.
Meanwhile, today Attorney General Loretta Lynch weighed in on the debate in Congress, claiming the exact opposite. She was quoted by CBS News as saying that if Patriot Act Section 215 expires: “[W]e lose important tools. I think that we lose the ability to intercept these communications, which have proven very important in cases that we have built in the past.” (emphasis mine)
So to sum up: the Justice Department’s own Inspector General said information collected under Section 215 did not lead to “any major case developments,” but the Attorney General said that Section 215 has “proven very important in cases that we have built.” Both statements cannot be true.
And, remember, the Attorney General is the head of the Justice Department. It certainly sounds like she’s either woefully uninformed or outright lying. She is new at the job, but not so new that she wouldn’t know these basic facts.
And, in some ways it gets even worse. As Patrick Eddington points out, Lynch appears to be directly calling for the continuation of a program that the 2nd Circuit appeals court just declared illegal. Doesn’t that raise some fairly important questions, when you have the Attorney General — the person officially in charge of enforcing our laws insisting that we need to continue an illegal program?
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Up until theaters had to shut their doors and eateries were limited to takeout and outdoor dining options because of Covid-19, Cafe Lumiere and the Osio Theater were hubs of community activity. Lumiere was a favorite study spot and gathering place. The Osio was the only theater in Monterey County that featured exclusively art house and indie films.
Located on Alvarado Street, with an additional entrance on Calle Principal, the businesses had been a draw to downtown Monterey since their inception (2000 for Osio and 2013 for Cafe Lumiere). The Osio struggled through multiple rounds of ownership, even closing for a time before reopening in 2017 and then converting to a nonprofit in 2019.
The success was short lived. By fall 2020, both beloved businesses announced they were permanently closing – but not because of Covid-19.
“We were doing really well. It had to do with our landlord,” says Brandi Lamb, owner of Cafe Lumiere and Executive Director of the Osio Theater.
The closure was in large part because the developer of the mixed-use Osio Plaza building, Green Valley Corporation hasn’t paid on their past-due loans to the property owner, the city of Monterey. And those parties are in ongoing negotiations.
According to correspondence obtained by the Weekly via the California Public Records Act, Green Valley Corporation and the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Monterey (now just the city) entered into an agreement in the late 1990s where at the end of a 50-year period, the city would own the entire building, not just the land. To help fund the project, the city loaned Green Valley an initial $2.2 million in 1998, followed by another loan of $365,000 in 1999. The low-interest loan would not have to be repaid until July 28, 2019.
Twenty years later, Green Valley has yet to repay any amount of the loan. The city started sending default notices to the San Jose-based developer as early as September 2019. But by the looks of it, Green Valley doesn’t have any plans to make good on the loan, proposing instead that the city take full ownership of the property 30 years ahead of schedule. The two entities have been in negotiations since the winter of 2019, with the last set of discussions happening on Dec. 9 during a closed-session Monterey City Council meeting.
In a letter to the city dated Feb. 10, 2020, Green Valley representatives highlighted that the cost of developing the property was over $5 million and the importance of the building not just as much-needed affordable housing, but also as a cultural hub.
However, they also wrote that the theater and the housing were weak revenue generators, and noted Osio’s multiple changes of ownership: “The reality is that the theater component has a history of operators that have struggled to succeed (much less survive) in operating the five screen arts theater which was a required component of the project.” Of the affordable housing: “[It is an] important service to the community, it offers little room for any financial growth with mostly stagnant rents.”
Entering into a new year, the negotiations are still ongoing. Green Valley owes the city $2.5 million to date. Green Valley representatives did not return multiple requests for comment.


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CookUnity uses a bundle of chef-curated meals to bring a dining establishment experience to consumers’ doors with a pledge to do so sustainably. Get once a week dishes conveniently provided right to your house on your subscription plan and selections, and forget the cutting board due to the fact that your meals show up ready to heat when you are. This unique experience is offered you by CEO and founder Mateo Marietti, that began CookUnity in 2015 with head chef Lucia Cisilotto. The business has an ongoing collaboration with as well as donation to the Food Bank of New York City, to deal with as well as boost the food insecurity of houses across the 5 boroughs.
CookUnity prides itself on its goal to deliver a high requirement of tasty and also chef-created varied meals fit to fulfill almost every nutritional need and cooking wish. Dishes offered are thoughtfully developed though non-customizable, but the symbols at the top of the meal selection web page help you deal with your individualized demands to choose if you want reduced sodium, vegan, keto, paleo, and also gluten-free, to name a few alternatives. We set out to determine if this interesting meal service can provide on its guarantee.
What is CookUnity?
CookUnity was developed in 2015 by Mateo Marietti, that came up with the concept after becoming irritated with the absence of selections for meal delivery services offered on the market. Consumers seemed to be required to select in between economical prices and a sufficient selection on a regular basis, and also although all alternatives came in handy, none stood out as especially significant.
CookUnity provides restaurant-quality dishes in a simple, subscription-based design that is easy to use. Premium specials are available at a small cost thanks to the solution, which connects professional cooks with everyday consumers. CookUnity promotes itself as being a chef-driven establishment, serving tailored dishes that vary regular as well as are created fresh utilizing items bought from regional as well as sustainable sources.
Prepared by chefs, CookUnity’s purpose is to provide a high level of yummy and also chef-created diversified dishes that can be personalized to match nearly any dietary requirement or exquisite preference. Even though the meals given are not personalized, the signs at the top of the food option web page aid you in tailoring to your particular demands by enabling you to choose from low sodium, vegan, paleo, and gluten-free choices, among others instances of what is available.
Types of Food They Offer.
I’ve found that CookUnity meals tend to be a lot more premium than a lot of the other pre-made dish delivery services I’ve attempted in the past. These aren’t straightforward meat and vegetable dishes, they’re crafted to be something you’re most likely to see at a nice dining establishment.
Right here are some examples of dishes we’ve seen on the food selection in the past to provide you a suggestion of what you can expect.
- Roasted Salmon over Sautéed Spinach as well as Broccoli.
- Delicata Squash Stuffed with Sprouted Black Lentils.
- Lamb Kebab Turmeric Hummus Roasted Sweet Potatoes.
- Seared Steak with Brussels Sprouts and also Horseradish Cream Sauce.
As you can see, these are some rather elegant, yet balanced, meals. Nonetheless, they do not quit there. You can additionally include appetizers, treats, breakfast, cupboard items, and also also drinks to your box. This basically covers all your food requires for the week, making grocery store shopping as well as food preparation out-of-date!
Who is CookUnity good for?
Due to the fact that this meal distribution attire has such a vast array of choices, I would certainly this solution is one of the very best for someone with an interested taste and also suches as to try new meals. The food is all over the map, fairly actually, with lots of globe foods stood for, yet there is consistency in top quality and all of the recipes I attempted were at the very least solid or better.
There are plenty of healthy and balanced, low-carb, vegan and also paleo options so this is an excellent meal shipment service if you’re trying to stay with a certain eating plan.
CookUnity likewise a fantastic option if you’re huge right into the celebrity chef scene as well as want to brag to your pals that you had Jean-Georges’ pizza for supper last evening. And of course, the French-born, James Beard Award-winning chef really has a pizza recipe on the CookUnity menu. Go number.
That is CookUnity not as helpful for?
It’s most likely not a wonderful selection for households since the parts aren’t big and things would certainly obtain expensive if you were getting for three or 4 people. It’s additionally not suitable if you have a really uncertain schedule due to the fact that I wouldn’t think about the fresh ready food to be great for freezing and also it is most definitely best taken in a couple of days after distribution.
The last judgment on CookUnity.
I’ll confess I was pleasantly stunned by the high hit rate of this meal service. When I saw the amount of literal chefs were in the cooking area by way of the loads of cooks they’ve culled recipes from, I was worried the solution itself would certainly be irregular. But in practice, each dish was well prepared with good taste and I didn’t experience a solitary real loser. The cod was the only meal I would certainly desired had actually been a larger portion however general each lunch or dinner was pleasing.
The most amazing aspect of CookUnity is the sheer volume of meal alternatives you can pick from, all stemming from chefs of different histories, culinary styles and also levels of fame. As a bona fide dining establishment junkie, I would certainly think about CookUnity not just as a delicious method to maintain myself fed without needing to cook, yet additionally as a fun means to learn more about brand-new chef individualities and dining establishments for the next time I’m taking a trip to a new city or searching for an area to eat in restaurants locally.


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What We Do
• Land assembly and site prep in service of implementing a community vision.
• Bringing site control to community decision making process.
• Preventing displacement by acquiring, improving and guiding necessary redevelopment processes
Services We Provide:
• Real estate and development strategy.
• Support communities in identifying most vulnerable properties and gain site control.
• Operationalizing existing affordable housing plan.
• Planning: work with the community to determine best use for the land.
• Community-based property management: Create a system to ensure proper maintenance, and integrate real estate-based crime prevention strategies
• People: bring non-profit and public sector partners together to ensure there is a comprehensive program to support vulnerable residents

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The Pittsburgh Steelers have managed to claw their way back into the AFC playoff discussion. As I mentioned in yesterday’s game recap, a large part of their resurgence is due to recent line-up changes. A few of those changes were coach Mike Tomlin demoting guys due to poor performance but most of them came about because of injuries. In nearly every instance where a starter has gone down, his replacement has come in and been an improvement.
Baseball has what is called a Lou Gehrig situation. Basically, Gehrig was a bench warmer until one fateful day when the starter was ill and couldn’t play. Gehrig took his place and performed so well he’d play every game thereafter for the next fourteen years. It’s a tremendous achievement but also a cautionary tale about how quickly and unexpectedly a player can find themselves replaced.
When it comes to the current Steelers, the situation is a little trickier. The common sense approach is to stick with the guys who are playing good. In reality, teams often consider things like past performance or who’s signed to the bigger contract. And nobody has proven themselves more stubborn than the Steelers when it comes to admitting they goofed in talent evaluation.
Which brings us to linebacker LaMarr Woodley. Woodley has missed the past two games and in his absence, fourth year man Jason Worilds has been a revelation. Believe me, nobody is more surprised by this development than me. I’ve never been a Worilds fan – earlier in the year I repeatedly advocated for rookie Jarvis Jones starting over him – but it’s impossible to deny what he’s done as of late.
In recent interviews, Worilds has said his sudden surge is due to regular playing time and a shift to the left outside linebacker spot. Makes sense, the left OLB lines up against a team’s right tackle, almost always the weaker of the two tackles. Still, Woodley has held that spot since he became a starter and Worilds has done more in the past two weeks than Woody has done the past two season. With Woodley possibly set to return Thanksgiving night against the Baltimore Ravens, the question becomes what to do?
Woodley has said he’d be willing to move to the right side. That’s probably the best solution since Jones has been solid but unspectacular over there. Under no circumstances should the Steelers move Worilds over to accommodate Woodley. Now that they’re fighting for a playoff spot, they simply can’t afford to turn away from what’s been working. The only reason they’d even consider it is Woodley still in the midst of a 6 year $61 million deal he signed three years ago and teams – particularly the Steelers – aren’t in the habit of turning away from players they’ve made a significant financial commitment to.
At some point, the Steelers braintrust has to swallow their pride and go with what’s working. Kelvin Beachum playing LT has clearly been an improvement over second round pick Mike Adams. Starting Cameron Heyward over Ziggy Hood, then Hood’s subsequent play in place of injured Brett Keisel has led to a much better performance from the defensive line. Will Allen, who was signed then cut by the Cowboys this off-season, has been the team’s best non-flowing locked safety since his return. If Al Woods does anything close to what he did Sunday in Cleveland, it’ll be hard to justify Steve McClendon returning to the starting line-up when he recovers from his bum ankle in 2-3 weeks.
During the off-season the Steelers can worry about why the guys they expected to start have sucked while the guys that weren’t in the plans have flourished. Football is all about the here and now. And right now, the guys who can play, should play. At least until there’s nothing left to play for.


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Shade sails are stylish, low in cost, and easily installed. These are one of the best ways to make your outdoor living space look visually more attractive. You can get effective protection from the sun’s harsh rays and add a nice feature to your home that can be used for or protecting your outdoor living areas, patios, decks, pools, children’s play areas, etc. What important things should you remember before installing shade sails outside your home?
Read on and find out to have an overall better understanding of shade sails:
1. Check Building Codes:
Before carrying out shade sails installation, you need to check with local authorities and find out about any relevant building regulations or codes which would be applicable for your investment. You need to check your building plans for services and talk with local utility agencies for any underground services. You need to communicate anything about your property to your installation professional (if you are planning to use one) before holes are dug for the support posts.
2. Determine the Mounting Points:
After you have identified the specific location where you should install your shade sails, it is essential to determine the most appropriate mounting points for your sails corners. Mounting points can exist already, for instance – in the case of a fascia through the roof or a rafter.
- There should be double brick walls with suitable number of reinforced concrete or brick ties.
- The battens should be reinforced with fixture of screw type.
- The plates at the top should be tied down with the help of cyclone straps.
- Triple grips must be used for holding the rafters down.
As a thumb rule, you need to remember that wooden framed walls are not suitable for attaching sails. Unless there are many fixing points, you have to install support posts for shade sails. It is essential to make sure that all the fixing points are well-structured. In case you are not sure, get advice from an engineer or a builder with the necessary skills, knowledge and qualifications.
3. Post Mounting Sail Supports:
Steel posts are appropriate, and you can find them either from your local steel supplier or hardware store. These are strong and can last for a long time if coated properly. It is possible to have these cut to pre-set length and painted in a colour of preference. The post length is determined by the height of the attachment and the size of the sails. The footing depth is determined by the height of the attachment and the loads. It is important to remember that the angle of the posts must be away from the load direction.
4. Consider the sail post footings:
Typically, no shade sails footing must be less than 300 mm round and 1.3 m in depth. Some footings need to be 600 mm around and 2.4 m deep. You need to follow footing instructions and dimensions as properly as possible. Do it yourself post footings often fail to match the necessary quality that can be ensured by a good installer out there. As compared to square footing, round holes need less concrete, and the hole-bottom must be similar-sized to the hole-top.
5. Prepare the concrete beforehand:
As a footing material for shade sails, concrete should be used only. Rapid Set and other materials would not be adequate. Concrete should be prepared according to the package instructions given. It must be combined with pure water, and subsequent combinations should have the same amount of water as the first one.
So, these were certain important points you needed to know before installing shade sails. Ensure follow up with the mentioned above points to make the most out of your investment.

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The 2022 International Architecture Awards (IAA) has announced its winners. Three projects by CLOU architects have received awards this year, including Sanya Farm Lab as the winner in the Commercial Showroom Category, CapitaMall Nuohemule and UniFUN Chengdu as Honorable Mentions.
"Social Space" is officially launched!
We are delighted to announce the release of CLOU’s third book Social Space! Over 500 pages of project history show CLOU’s thoughts and practice of pushing the boundaries of architecture in the face of social change, new lifestyles, and technological innovations, as well as its unchanging mission: to design the best social spaces in the world.
Please vote for us! Hongmeng Car Showroom has been nominated for LOOP Design Award 2022
CLOU’s Hongmeng Car Showroom has been nominated by the 2022 LOOP Design Award, competing for the People’s Choice Award among all the nominees! The voting has started and will last until 15th September, please support CLOU by placing a vote…
Four of CLOU projects won 8th CRED Awards
We are glad to announce that in the winning list of 8th CREDAWARD, Shanghai N.E.O Plaza and Sanya Farmlab won Silver Award in the Regional Commercial Centre and City Showroom categories respectively! Meanwhile Paradise Walk Wuhan and Qingdao Vanke Business Park have recieved Merit Award in Comprehensive Commercial Project category…
Zhi Zhang will participate in the REARD Urban Renewal Cultural Season live sharing on 3 August
In the course of contemporary urban development, commercial space is also quietly undergoing a role changing. CLOU will take a microscopic view…
Founder Jan Clostermann joins the jury of the BDA Bauhaus Modern Design Award
The jury line-up for the 2022 BDA Bauhaus Modern Design Award, initiated by Guangzhou Design Week, has been officially unveiled!
Vanke Qingdao Future City to be unveiled soon
“Sky Realm” themed space in Qingdao Future City Vanke Plaza designed by CLOU, now is nearing the end of construction!
Four CLOU projects won DNA Paris Design Awards 2022
In the recent announced winning list of the 2022 DNA Paris Design Awards, four of CLOU projects: Shenzhen Xiaomeisha Transport Centre, Paradise Walk Wuhan Jiangchen, N.E.O Plaza Shanghai and Beijing Huijing Twin Towers Renovation all received Honorable Mention Awards!


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How Much Does It Cost to Develop a Buy Now Pay Later App Like Tabby?
Overview Sometimes due to a lack of funds, you cannot purchase the product of your choice. It is depressing at times. However, with the help of a Tabby App, you…
Sometimes due to a lack of funds, you cannot purchase the product of your choice. It is depressing at times. However, with the help of a Tabby App, you can fulfill your dreams. Also, the primary motive of a Tabby App is to buy now and pay later. One of the specialties of the Tabby App is that once you make the purchase, you can pay the amount in four installments.
Thereupon, it takes off the burden of paying the entire amount of the product of your choice. Moreover, the installments are interest-free. Hence, if you want to purchase anything you desire, you can pay through the Tabby App and fulfill your dreams. Here’s more about how Tabby App is a top FinTech app in UAE:
How Does Tabby Mobile App Work?
If you want to purchase anything through the Tabby App, you need to download it from the net on your phone. Here, you can locate the stores that accept payments through the Tabby App. Once you download the app, you must register with your ID proof. It is to verify whether you are genuine.
After the registration process is complete, you can use the app at your convenience. Following are the steps which you must follow to purchase with the help of the Tabby Mobile App:
- First, opt to choose the items that you want to purchase.
- Now, opt for moving to your shopping cart and select Tabby for payment.
- At this point, you will receive a verification code on your mobile. Now, opt to input the code.
- At this point, a success message will be generated regarding your purchase, and that’s it.
Key Features of a Buy Now Pay Later App Like Tabby
The ‘Buy now, pay later’ app is gradually becoming extremely popular in the present era. People want to invest only part of the amount in purchasing a budget-friendly product.
Various mobile app development companies in Dubai are experts in making apps like Tabby. Following are some key features you need to integrate to make a similar app like Tabby.
1. Login and Verification
One of the critical features of any app is making it safe and secure. Hence, you must integrate the login and verification process once a user downloads the app. It is to make sure whether the client is genuine or not.
Moreover, if you want your app to be secure, you must include the client’s mobile number so that it becomes safe and secure. It is because once a user logs in from the app and makes any purchases, a verification code will instantly be sent to their mobile.
2. Advanced Payment
There are instances when a customer wants to clear off the dues before the due date of the installments. Hence, you must create the app in such a way that users are allowed to make the payments according to their convenience. Therefore, it is necessary to have a team of mobile app developers with the experience and skills to create a user-friendly app.
However, before you launch into any investment, it is essential to know the cost of developing an app like Tabby card so that you can arrange your finances accordingly.
Security is the key feature of every app, mainly if it deals with sales. Hence, it becomes necessary to infuse all the security features in your app so that customers can make transactions securely. It will also protect your app from any bugs and cyber-attacks.
There is no doubt that because of digital technology, there have been various positive changes, but it also has its negativity. Hence, if you want your app to become popular, it becomes essential to use a double-fold authentication method, and customers will feel safe transacting through your app.
4. Management of Accounts
The history option is one of the critical features of an app that deals with transactions. Customers must sometimes need to remember the purchases they had previously made.
With the help of the history option, customers can get all the information about their purchases along with the date of purchase and cost.
If you are launching an app like Tabby, you must include the reminder feature. Sometimes, customers need to remember the due date of their installment. This is why you can incorporate a push notification in your app.
It’s required to send reminders to customers whose payments are due. It will, consequently, help you get timely payments with little hassles.
6. Featured Stores
If you are launching an app that will help people to make purchases, you must incorporate the featured stores. It will help the customers to purchase products from the stores where the app is applicable. It will thus save time and energy for the customers as they do not have to navigate through various stores.
One of the essential features to gain customers’ confidence is incorporating a cashback policy. That is why you must hire the services of a finance app development company. It will be able to guide you through the entire process. Once you use the cashback policy in your app, you will gain the customers’ confidence.
Benefits of Tabby Clone App Development?
There are various benefits to developing and launching an app similar to Tabby.
One of the most incredible benefits of developing a clone app like Tabby is that you can customize it according to the needs and requirements of the customers. Hence, you can make it unique and user-friendly to the customers’ satisfaction.
2. Quick & Easy
Another great benefit of developing an app like Tabby is that it must be user-friendly. Users must be able to make the payment process quickly and easily.
Moreover, the app development company must be able to apply error-free before a customer purchases a product. It will thus enhance the company’s goodwill and win the customers’ confidence.
3. Cost Effective
Since a clone app does not involve other expenses on research and similar areas, it is cost-effective to develop a clone app of Tabby. Moreover, it becomes cheaper than the Tabby app development cost.
4. Greater Chances of Success
Since clone apps are made from the ones already popular in the market, it becomes easier to grab the customers’ attention. You can get great results from developing the clone app of Tabby.
However, you need to follow the same principles of the original app except that you can customize it according to the needs and requirements of the customers.
5. Not Much Effort Needed
One of the most significant benefits of developing a clone app is that you will not have to sit in the initial market research and business planning process. Consequently, it saves time, energy, and cost.
Moreover, it becomes easier for the app development solutions company to create your app faster.
How Much Does It Cost to Develop an App Like Tabby Card? – Factors Affecting the Cost of Building an App Like Tabby
It takes around $40,000 to $60,000 to develop an app like Tabby. However, certain factors affect the cost of building an app like Tabby. The following are the factors that affect the cost of developing an app:
- Design: Design is the critical factor determining an app’s cost. If you want to keep it simple, the price will be less.
- Complexity: If you want to add some additional features for the benefit of the customers, you will need to make your budget accordingly. If you incorporate other features, the cost will also rise.
- Hosting: Hosting an app is another factor responsible for price variation. If you choose a popular platform, you will benefit, but with extra expenses.
App Monetization Strategies
One of the best ways to monetize your app is to enhance goodwill. You can achieve it by making your app user-friendly in terms of usage. Hence, you need to offer free and paid versions of the app. This is so that everyone can get a chance to test your app. It is a great way to make your app popular.
Why Choose MultiQoS to Build a Tabby-Like App?
MultiQoS is a company equipped with skilled professionals and experts in developing and launching an app. Moreover, it can help you in building the Tabby-Like app. Without any second thoughts, consult with their team now and get your application made with the help of a team of efficient mobile app developers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
FAQs on Buy Now Pay Later App Development
If you want to make an app like Tabby, you need first gather information about its cost. It costs you between $40,000 to $60,000 depending upon the design and complexity of the app.
Tabby App works on the principles of buy now, pay later. You can divide your purchase into four monthly installments without paying any interest. Moreover, since the Tabby App is for mobile phones, you can easily download the applications and make your purchases.
Yes, the Tabby app is fast growing in popularity because it has become convenient for users to purchase anything they desire, even if they do not have ready cash. Therefore, if you plan to develop an app, you need to know how much it will cost for Tabby-like Buy Now Pay Later App Development.
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A few months back, Nashville’s iconic Ryman Auditorium hosted two star-studded tribute concerts to Bob Dylan to celebrate his 75th birthday. Kesha performing “I Shall Be Released” was the big news-maker as her first high-profile performance during her ongoing legal battle, but many other members of country and Americana royalty also took the stage for an amazing couple nights. The full thing was webcast, but it hasn’t been archived anywhere, so if you missed that you were stuck with grainy YouTube videos – until now. We’ve got every song to stream below (except Kesha, which wasn’t webcast, presumably for legal reasons). For the first time since that night, you can hear pristine recordings of Jason Isbell, Kacey Musgraves, Kurt Vile, Emmylou Harris, Butch Walker, Wynonna Judd, Boz Scaggs, Langhorne Slim, John Paul Williams of the Civil Wars, Ann Wilson of Heart, and more covering their favorite Dylan songs, many for the first time ever.
When people look back in 2011 in music a decade from now, one name will come to mind: Adele. In our little world of cover songs, she dominated. Everyone covered Adele this year. It’s not just that we saw more covers of “Rolling in the Deep” than any other song; they beat out second place (probably “Pumped Up Kicks”) by like a factor of five! We generally try to look for larger cover trends in these annual wrap-ups, but it’s hard to remember anything else from this year except the year-long onslaught of Adele covers hitting our mailbox.
There’s only one “Rolling in the Deep” cover in this year’s list though. The rest are all over the place. Some of the artists listed built their covers with lush soundscapes, thick beats, and intricate string work. Others just took guitars or pianos and bowled us over with the emotion in their voices. There may not be much of an overarching “Year in Covers” narrative, but that means there’s a cover or two for everyone. From feel-good takes on rap songs to kill-yourself versions of pop songs, this year’s list features flips, flops, and genre switcheroos of all sorts. A good cover should be informed by the source material but stand on its own, and we’ll be unrolling the 50 finest examples of songs doing just that all week. Start with #50-41 on the next page and check back daily as we count down to the best cover of 2011.
Kurt Vile might still be coasting off the critical acclaim laid upon his recent album Smoke Rings for My Halo, but the man never stops. In the past three years, he’s released four albums and three EPs and now he’s back with a fourth: So Outta Reach. It includes a studio cover of Bruce Springsteen’s “Downbound Train” (which we saw him perform live in August). It’s dirty and grimy and features some fierce guitar soloing at the tail end.
This Week on Bandcamp rounds up our favorite covers to hit the site in the past seven days.
Today’s set begins all in the family, ends with some lo-fi indie favorites, and takes an unexpected detour to a folk hip-hop medley in the middle. You know, just another week on Bandcamp.
Bruce Springsteen is sometimes criticized for not enunciating his lyrics well enough to understand them, as (especially in a live setting) he sometimes lets his emotions take over his vocal performances. Despite such criticism, however, young artists like My Morning Jacket’s Jim James and Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon have embraced the singing styles of mumblers like Springsteen and Bob Dylan, opting for melodic wails and drones over intelligible presentations of their lyrics. While these singers have made this technique trendy of late, notorious mumbler Kurt Vile brings it back to its origin with his cover of Springsteen’s Born in the U.S.A.-era classic “Downbound Train.”

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In his attempt at creating a thrilling film about two teenage siblings visit and meet their grandparents for the first time, M. Night Shyamalan fails to scare the audience and even takes away from the slight terror that he builds in small moments with his comedic interpretations of the situation.
The audience laughed more than they screamed or gasped in fear of what happened or what was coming next. The film was lacking in suspense and effect that built up to “scary” (not-so-scary) moments where the grandma runs around the house or pops up in front of the camera unexpectedly.
Siblings, aspiring filmmaker Becca (Olivia DeJonge) and wanna-be rapper Tyler (Ed Oxenbould) go on vacation to their grandparents’ farm in Pennsylvania. The twist in the film is that the grandparents they arrive to have no relation to them. They are patients at a local mental hospital that their real grandparents volunteered at.
The movie is in a documentary style, where Becca is the one filming most of the scenes in order to make a documentary for their mom when they get back home. Scenes show the kids interviewing their grandparents in order to get closure for their hard-working single mother, who disobediently ran off with her boyfriend at the age of 19, leaving a TIFF in the family for the next 17 years.
Since their father left when they were kids, Tyler has acquired a fear of germs and was shocked to see that his fake grandfather has bladder problems and keeps his soiled diapers in the shed. At the end of the movie, Becca is locked in the dark bedroom with her crazy fake grandma and is forced to face her fear of mirrors by shattering it in order to make a weapon to kill the grandma who was attacking her. The grandfather has Tyler frozen in fear and smears one of his used diapers all over his face, causing him major discomfort, further terrifying him. Eventually after killing the grandma, Becca comes to Tyler’s rescue and helps him kill the grandfather and get to the safety of the local police and their mother.
Though the movie concludes with a happy ending for the kids and closure for their mother, Shyamalan won’t have a happy ending with this review. The movie was lacking in effects and doesn’t keep the viewer engaged and interested throughout the movie. The comedic twist takes away from the slight bit of scare that the movie is already to intended to have and is just lacking in depth all together. I like the story line but wish the movie was carried out a little better with more attention to detail.


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Honestly, my only experiences with JASA clan have been really bad. As soon as Rumor tells me how to do this, i'm going to post hte link to the demo I made of me on JASA server getting absued by the admin and then kicked for no reason, even though I followed every rule. The Admin in question was JASA Eric.
The first time I played on your gun server some guy named Arctic abused his admin powers. There were about 20 people on the server and I was careful to follow your rules (I wanted to play and not get kicked). I told the story elsewhere in this post, but Arctic banned me even though I didn't break one rule and everytime I fragged him he had a weapon drawn. Obviously, I didn't much care for JASA clan after that. My 2nd experience wasn't any better, and it is recent. As you will see from this Demo, I joined your gun server and immediately two of your clan members broke your own rules by "laming" me with my saber down. Now...I could really give a **** about that. I don't care about those rules, but I was following them on your server. So I got some ammo and started fragging people within your rules (watch the demo...your whole clan was breaking your own rules left and right. In fact, I was about the only person on the server actually FOLLOWING your rules). Then JASA Eric empowers himself and starts attacking me. I killed him once, then he grips me (in ja+mod nothing can break an empowered admins grip) and lunge kills me. 5 seconds later he kicks me. How exactly am I suppose to have a good opinion of your clan? my only two experiences with jasa was getting abused by bitter kiddie admins even when I followed your server rules.
demo comming soon

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Topical anesthetics: These medicines can cause seizures or a condition called methemoglobinemia which keeps the blood from carrying oxygen to the tissues. Be especially careful with teething gels, hemorrhoid preparations, anti-itch creams, and sunburn relief agents.
Acute poisoning is exposure to a poison on one occasion or during a short period of time. Symptoms develop in close relation to the exposure. Absorption of a poison is necessary for systemic poisoning. In contrast, substances that destroy tissue but do not absorb, such as lye, are classified as corrosives rather than poisons. Furthermore, many common household medications are not labeled with skull and crossbones, although they can cause severe illness or even death. In the medical sense, poisoning can be caused by less dangerous substances than those legally classified as a poison.
Chronic poisoning is long-term repeated or continuous exposure to a poison where symptoms do not occur immediately or after each exposure. The patient gradually becomes ill, or becomes ill after a long latent period. Chronic poisoning most commonly occurs following exposure to poisons that bioaccumulate, or are biomagnified, such as mercury, gadolinium, and lead.
Contact or absorption of poisons can cause rapid death or impairment. Agents that act on the nervous system can paralyze in seconds or less, and include both biologically derived neurotoxins and so-called nerve gases, which may be synthesized for warfare or industry.
Inhaled or ingested cyanide, used as a method of execution in gas chambers, almost instantly starves the body of energy by inhibiting the enzymes in mitochondria that make ATP. Intravenous injection of an unnaturally high concentration of potassium chloride, such as in the execution of prisoners in parts of the United States, quickly stops the heart by eliminating the cell potential necessary for muscle contraction.
Most biocides, including pesticides, are created to act as poisons to target organisms, although acute or less observable chronic poisoning can also occur in non-target organisms (secondary poisoning), including the humans who apply the biocides and other beneficial organisms. For example, the herbicide 2,4-D imitates the action of a plant hormone, which makes its lethal toxicity specific to plants. Indeed, 2,4-D is not a poison, but classified as "harmful" (EU).
Many substances regarded as poisons are toxic only indirectly, by toxication. An example is "wood alcohol" or methanol, which is not poisonous itself, but is chemically converted to toxic formaldehydeand formic acid in the liver. Many drug molecules are made toxic in the liver, and the genetic variability of certain liver enzymes makes the toxicity of many compounds differ between individuals.
Toxicology is the study of the symptoms, mechanisms, treatment and diagnosis of biological poisoning.
Exposure to radioactive substances can produce radiation poisoning, an unrelated phenomenon.
- Initial management for all poisonings includes ensuring adequate cardiopulmonary function and providing treatment for any symptoms such as seizures, shock, and pain.
- Injected poisons (e.g., from the sting of animals) can be treated by binding the affected body part with a pressure bandage and placing the affected body part in hot water (with a temperature of 50 °C). The pressure bandage prevents the poison being pumped throughout the body, and the hot water breaks it down. This treatment, however, only works with poisons composed of protein-molecules.
- In the majority of poisonings the mainstay of management is providing supportive care for the patient, i.e., treating the symptoms rather than the poison.
- Treatment of a recently ingested poison may involve gastric decontamination to decrease absorption. Gastric decontamination can involve activated charcoal, gastric lavage, whole bowel irrigation, ornasogastric aspiration. Routine use of emetics (syrup of Ipecac), cathartics or laxatives are no longer recommended.
- Activated charcoal is the treatment of choice to prevent poison absorption. It is usually administered when the patient is in the emergency room or by a trained emergency healthcare provider such as a Paramedic or EMT. However, charcoal is ineffective against metals such as sodium, potassium, and lithium, and alcohols and glycols; it is also not recommended for ingestion of corrosive chemicals such as acids and alkalis.
- Cathartics were postulated to decrease absorption by increasing the expulsion of the poison from the gastrointestinal tract. There are two types of cathartics used in poisoned patients; saline cathartics (sodium sulfate, magnesium citrate, magnesium sulfate) and saccharide cathartics (sorbitol). They do not appear to improve patient outcome and are no longer recommended.
- Emesis (i.e. induced by ipecac) is no longer recommended in poisoning situations, because vomiting is ineffective at removing poisons.
- Gastric lavage, commonly known as a stomach pump, is the insertion of a tube into the stomach, followed by administration of water or saline down the tube. The liquid is then removed along with the contents of the stomach. Lavage has been used for many years as a common treatment for poisoned patients. However, a recent review of the procedure in poisonings suggests no benefit.It is still sometimes used if it can be performed within 1 hour of ingestion and the exposure is potentially life-threatening.
- Nasogastric aspiration involves the placement of a tube via the nose down into the stomach, the stomach contents are then removed by suction. This procedure is mainly used for liquid ingestions where activated charcoal is ineffective, e.g. ethylene glycol poisoning.
- Whole bowel irrigation cleanses the bowel. This is achieved by giving the patient large amounts of a polyethylene glycol solution. The osmotically balanced polyethylene glycol solution is not absorbed into the body, having the effect of flushing out the entire gastrointestinal tract. Its major uses are to treat ingestion of sustained release drugs, toxins not absorbed by activated charcoal (e.g., lithium, iron), and for removal of ingested drug packets (body packing/smuggling).
When to see a doctor
Alcohol poisoning is an emergency
Don't be afraid to get help
Poisoning first aid
Poisoning is caused by exposure to a harmful substance. This can be due to swallowing, injecting, breathing in, or other means. Most poisonings occur by accident.
Immediate first aid is very important in a poisoning emergency. The first aid you give before getting medical help can save a person's life.
This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure.
In the United States, call 1-800-222-1222 to speak with a local poison control center. This hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.
Millions of poisonings are reported to United States poison control centers every year. Many result in death.
It is important to note that just because a package does not have a warning label does not mean a substance is safe. You should consider poisoning if someone suddenly becomes sick for no apparent reason. Poisoning should also be considered if the person is found near a furnace, car, fire, or in an area that is not well ventilated.
Symptoms of poisoning may take time to develop. However, if you think someone has been poisoned, DO NOT wait for symptoms to develop. Get medical help right away.
Items that can cause poisoning include:
- Carbon monoxide gas (from furnaces, gas engines, fires, space heaters)
- Certain foods
- Chemicals in the workplace
- Drugs, including over-the-counter and prescription medicines (such as an aspirin overdose) and illicit drugs such as cocaine
- Household detergents and cleaning products
- Household and outdoor plants (eating toxic plants)
Symptoms vary according to the poison, but may include:
Seek immediate medical help.
For poisoning by swallowing:
Check and monitor the person's airway, breathing, and pulse. If necessary, begin rescue breathing and CPR.
- Try to make sure that the person has indeed been poisoned. It may be hard to tell. Some signs include chemical-smelling breath, burns around the mouth, difficulty breathing, vomiting, or unusual odors on the person. If possible, identify the poison.
- DO NOT make a person throw up unless told to do so by poison control or a health care professional.
- If the person vomits, clear the person's airway. Wrap a cloth around your fingers before cleaning out the mouth and throat. If the person has been sick from a plant part, save the vomit. It may help experts identify what medicine can be used to help reverse the poisoning.
- If the person starts having convulsions, give convulsion first aid.
- Keep the person comfortable. The person should be rolled onto the left side, and remain there while getting or waiting for medical help.
- If the poison has spilled on the person's clothes, remove the clothing and flush the skin with water.
For inhalation poisoning:
Call for emergency help. Never attempt to rescue a person without notifying others first.
- If it is safe to do so, rescue the person from the danger of the gas, fumes, or smoke. Open windows and doors to remove the fumes.
- Take several deep breaths of fresh air, and then hold your breath as you go in. Hold a wet cloth over your nose and mouth.
- DO NOT light a match or use a lighter because some gases can catch fire.
- After rescuing the person from danger, check and monitor the person's airway, breathing, and pulse. If necessary, begin rescue breathing and CPR.
- If necessary, perform first aid for eye injuries or convulsion first aid.
- If the person vomits, clear the person's airway. Wrap a cloth around your fingers before cleaning out the mouth and throat.
- Even if the person seems perfectly fine, get medical help.
- Give an unconscious person anything by mouth.
- Induce vomiting unless you are told to do so by the Poison Control Center or a doctor. A strong poison that burns on the way down the throat will also do damage on the way back up.
- Try to neutralize the poison with lemon juice or vinegar, or any other substance, unless you are told to do so by the Poison Control Center or a doctor.
- Use any "cure-all" type antidote.
- Wait for symptoms to develop if you suspect that someone has been poisoned.After doing first aid steps at home, you may need to go to the emergency room. Take the container with you to the hospital, if possible. At the hospital you will have an exam. You also may need the following tests and treatments.
- Activated charcoal
- Airway support, including oxygen, breathing tube through the mouth (intubation),and ventilator (breathing machine)
- Blood and urine tests
- Chest x-ray
- CT (computerized tomography, or advanced imaging) scan
- EKG (electrocardiogram, or heart tracing)
- Fluids through the vein (IV)
- Medicines to treat symptoms, including antidotes to reverse the effects of the poisoning if one exists


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Joyce Meyer once said, “I believe that the greatest gift you can give your family and the world is a healthy you.” Whilst true in part, good health isn’t just a gift you give to family and the world – it’s also the greatest gift you can give yourself.
After all, the utmost wish of every living man or woman is to be able to give that gift to themselves and their family. However, have we been able to attain that desire in full – and how easy is it to do so?
We tend to find this lofty desire has remained far from our reach for the main part. We find that living healthily demands much more carefulness and commitment than we can usually afford. As we get along in life, we find that more things that pose a serious impediment to our wish to remain healthy. To our dismay, we realize that food is one such hurdle.
However, we don’t merely give up and allow disease to overcome us. Rather, we’ll continue educating ourselves on how best to live, as well as what to eat and what not to eat, so as to achieve that desire of healthy living. In the spirit of education, this piece looks at some of the food substances with which we should be careful, because they are detrimental to our health.
Fat can be a useful food substance. This is because it provides energy, minerals and vitamins to the body, as well as assisting muscle growth and preventing blood clotting. However, not all fats are so useful, as there are some that are quite detrimental to human health. Therefore, a text from Harvard Health Publishing distinguishes between bad fats and good fats.
According to this account, a typical example of bad fats are trans fats, which result from a process called hydrogenation. This kind of fat can be found in foods like French fries, cookies and pastries. Trans fats pose a number of health dangers, such as the reduction of useful cholesterol in the body and an increase of the harmful variety. Trans fats also increase the likelihood of having a stroke and suffering heart disease and diabetes.
Good fats on the other hand are classified into monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Sources of such include fish, nuts, seeds, avocado and vegetables. Good fats help in reducing the levels of harmful LDL cholesterol, prevents blood clotting, aids muscle growth, and more.
The bottom line is that we should stay away from food sources of bad fats and eat more of those that contain healthy fats.
Lectins are proteinous substances in plants. They are known to perform protective functions in plants. Many food types contain high amounts of lectins. They include legumes (beans, peas, cashew, peanut, soybeans, etc.), whole grains (barley, corn, rice, oats, etc.), vegetables and fruits (tomatoes, eggplant, potatoes, cucumber, melon, string beans, etc.), and seeds (pumpkin, chia, sunflowers and more).
Unfortunately, lectins are highly dangerous to humans. Some of the health issues that lectins can be responsible for include stomach upset, food allergies, and weight gain. Worst of all, lectins have the capacity to stop the body from absorbing essential nutrients from the food we eat.
However, lectins are hard to avoid, as they are present in many of the foods we eat. The solutions might therefore lie in taking substances like Gundry’s Lectin Shield, which significantly reduces the effect of lectins in our body.
Like fats, sugar is a good source of energy, as it has high calorie content. It is therefore beneficial to the body if taken in moderate quantities. However, sugar is seldom taken in such conservative amounts. According to WebMD, “Americans average about 20 teaspoons of added sugars per day, compared to the recommended six teaspoons for women and nine teaspoons for men.”
Therefore, sugar is not completely undesirable on its own, but is usually over consumed. Foods such as candy, baked goods, sweetened dairy products and sugary drinks are rich in sugar content. We should consume less of these foods, because when too great an amount is taken on board, sugar affects various essential parts (and organs) of the body, such as teeth, joints, brain, heart, kidneys and the liver.
Apart from the aforementioned substances contained in various food types, there are other ‘external ones’ to consider. They are referred to as external because they are not natural to the food we eat.
Rather, they are introduced into our food through man’s scientific endeavors. They include pesticides, preservatives and artificial colours, amongst others. These chemical substances and the ones discussed above leave us open to different health risks. Therefore, we have to be very careful how we consume foods that contain them, so as can live healthier lives.
4. Sodium nitrites and nitrates
These are food additives that are used to preserve, sweeten and color processed meats like hot dogs, hams and bacon. Due to their carcinogenic composition, these substances have an adverse effect on the functioning of the liver and pancreas, the organs that are responsible for insulin production.
5. Monosodium glutamate (MSG)
MSG is used as a flavor enhancer in soups, seasonings, frozen entrees, and many restaurant meals. But it can disrupt the brain cells in the hypothalamus, over-exciting. According to studies, this often leads to overeating as it increases hunger and triggers a crave for food.
6. Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) and Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA)
These are usually used to preserve potato chips, cereals, and chewing gums. When they are consumed in large amounts, BHT and BHA can cause serious damage to your body, including disrupting your endocrine system and producing chemicals that cause cancer.
Farm animals administered antibiotics retain strains of those drugs in their meat which are passed on to our bodies when we consume them. Steady doses of antibiotics are harmful to the body, as they make it difficult to break down carbohydrates, synthesize hormones and absorb vitamins and minerals.


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Long Exposure Toolkit 4+
Designed for iPhone
A Long Exposure Toolkit for DSLR photographers
• 10 great photography tools in one app!
• A versatile ND Calculator for Neutral Density filters
• A Light Meter
• A Timelapse Calculator
• Calculators for Stops and Exposure Value (EV)
• Calculators for Star Trail length & Moon size
• An Exposure Timer and a dual-action Torch
• A live feed of Flickr's Long Exposure photos showing their settings
• And over 70 great Long Exposure hints & tips!
• Get great results with our easy guided ND workflow
Long Exposure Toolkit helps you take beautiful artistic Long Exposure photos at any time of day!
A Long Exposure photo can have a shutter speed from a few seconds to many minutes or even hours. They're traditionally taken at dawn or in the evening when the low light allows the camera's shutter to stay open for longer.
But with one or more Neutral Density filters and the help of Long Exposure Toolkit you can easily take long exposure photos in broad daylight!
Just follow the ND Calculator's simple guided process to meter the scene and accurately calculate the camera settings that you'll need to use with your ND filters attached.
The sophisticated and versatile controls within the app enable you to easily modify any of your settings (ISO, Aperture or Shutter speed) and retain accurate exposure without having to remove your filters.
As well as the Neutral Density calculator the app includes several other useful tools and resources:
- An accurate Light Meter - find the correct shutter speed for any combination of ISO and aperture
- A Timelapse Calculator - calculate movie lengths, shooting times and storage space from shooting interval, frames per second and image size
- A Stops Calculator - find the difference between any two ISO's, shutter speeds or apertures
- An EV (Exposure Value) Calculator - find the EV for a group of camera settings or using the Light Meter
- A Star Trail calculator - find the length of star trails based on focal length, shutter speed, star declination and sensor crop factor
- Moon Size & Blur calculator - find the size and amount of blur of the moon based on focal length, shutter speed and sensor crop factor
- An Exposure Timer
- A dual-action Torch
- An inspirational live feed of photos from the Long Exposure groups on Flickr, showing the camera settings (ISO, Aperture and Shutter Speed) each photographer used
- And a library of over 70 valuable hints and tips for Long Exposure photography and for getting the most from the app
With Long Exposure Toolkit you'll soon be making professional artistic Long Exposure photos. At any time of day!
Updates for iOS 16 and iPhone 14
Ratings and Reviews
Pretty good. Needs one fix
For some reason I have not been able to adjust the value on the CPL. It automatically goes back to 1.7. Other than that this is a very useful and varied app
I tried two other ND calculator programs and they either weren't accurate or didn't have as many features. This is the one to buy.
Best option on the App Store.
Does everything I need. Needed an exposure calc for ND filters and stop calculations past 30s. Yes, I could do it in my head, but this is faster. :)
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- © 2022 Andrew Offield
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Rita Ora looked like an Old Hollywood bride in a flowy white gown and matching opera gloves
Rita Ora may have already tied the knot with actress Taika Waititi (a secret, might we add) sometime last year, but that didn’t stop her from bringing major wedding energy to the Prince’s Trust Global Gala in NYC on Thursday night — wedding package not included .
Looking ready to walk right down the aisle, Ora arrived at Cipriani South Street wearing a floor-length white satin gown from Richard Quinn’s Fall 2023 collection that featured a plunging V-neckline, corset detailing, and a conical bust. The singer complemented the stunning gown by adding a pair of long white opera gloves and diamond earrings, and allowed her diamond necklace to be on full display by pulling her hair into a voluminous top knot complete with a few face-framing stilettos. strings.
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As for glamor, Rita’s makeup—bold brows, subtle brown smoky eye, and mauve-pink lips, all courtesy of Charlotte Tilbury—looked every bit as chic as her outfit, and the singer was sure to document her time in the makeup chair with a dump of Instagram photos.
“Baby I was born ready ✨😉 Thank you @charlottetilbury 💖,” she wrote on the post.
Ora was joined at Thursday’s event by stars such as Sienna Miller, who wore a stunning Fendi Spring-Summer 2023 dress; Kathryn Newton, who wore a jewel-encrusted white Antonio Grimaldi Spring-Summer 2023 dress; and supermodel Kate Moss, who took a completely different approach to the gala dress code by arriving in a bodycon black column dress.
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I just started using Picard and I am wondering on how I should deal with tracks which are unknown in the database, like small releases on Soundcloud which are simply not public.
Because right now, MusicBrainz will always try to tag those incorrectly. Is there a way to let the software remember those tracks? With for example some sort of “ignore”-tag
you could add them to the database. I can’t tell you how many small SoundCloud tracks I’ve added to the DB while going through my collection…
the easiest way to do it would be to load the tracks into Picard, (cluster them if it’s a full album), and right-click. depending on if it’s an album or an individual track, you’ll select “Submit cluster as release”, “Submit file as standalone recording”, or “Submit file as release”. I usually add a Single release when there’s artwork attached to the SoundCloud recording (not just the artist’s profile pic). otherwise it’s usually a Standalone recording, unless you want to add the release date to the database too.
the best practice is to also track it down and add the SoundCloud link to the recording on MusicBrainz, but you don’t have to… it is highly recommended though, that way anyone who finds it later on MusicBrainz can easily get to the SoundCloud page.
as far as I know there’s no such “ignore” tag, but you could just not look up those recordings.
welcome to the community~
@UltimateRiff 's answer is a good one - the Musicbrainz database is crowdsourced and relies on users who have new tracks to add them to the database for the benefit of others in return for having access to the data that already exists - a win-win partnership.
That said, I think the idea of having a Picard ignore tag is a good one in principle. The benefit would be avoiding making API calls to MB when you are reasonably certain the data doesn’t exist. The downside is that if it ever gets added, then you won’t get to know about it until you manually request the data.
There would be a few practical issues to resolve before it could be coded:
a. When we were loading files, if the ignore tag is found, we would have to add code to avoid doing the MB API call? What are the rules for this if e.g. some tracks in the cluster have an ignore tag and others have no tag or have an MBID tag (which would otherwise be used to request specific data)? How would this apply to auto-clustering or auto-loading into the right-hand panel?
b. If we decide to load the data because other tracks in the release/cluster are not ignored, presumably we ignore data for that track?
c. How do we indicate in the GUI that the release / track has been ignored?
d. How does the user request a manual update of the release or track? How would this work when only some tracks in a release are ignored?
e. How does the user tell Picard to ignore tracks in the future?
f. (Easiest part) How do we store the ignore flag as a tag? (Recording MBID set to a special value?)


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Strike Force Heroes 2 Game Review
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