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“You know how it begins…” – Yes, we do, so please show us something new Victor Frankenstein. By the look of the title, any expectations you had for a vivid reimagining have just been shattered. Mary Shelley’s enlightening creation seems to have been reused in a way that reaffirms the particulars of such an act of scientific transgression.
Victor Frankenstein begins by referencing its roots, aware of the congested crowd it enters. But does it do enough to add something new to a tale which has become ingrained in our minds? Well, it shifts the setting to Victorian London and continues the gothic themes prevalent within Frankenstein. Its supposedly greatest change however is focusing on the man behind the legend, and not so much the “unholy creation” itself. But, unfortunately, we have seen this all before.
Interestingly, it is Igor who narrates the tale and opens the film, demonstrating the film’s different angle on the legend, which is a welcome change. It is interesting only because with Igor, Victor Frankenstein offers something new, crafting an opening that sets up the characters well without dallying over the past. However, from here on, Victor Frankenstein stagnates because its take on life after death is too simple to flesh out. Once Finnegan, a wealthy benefactor played by Freddie Fox, enters the fray, the film suddenly shifts into on-the-run mode whereby Victor and Igor turn from scientific entrepreneurs into fugitives. At the same time, Finnegan’s own desires take centre stage, finally allowing the film to have a point to work from. Before his arrival, it was simply the knowledge of creating life that drove the film, but by the end, it boiled down to a physical battle between God and science.
Victor Frankenstein is a film that focuses rigidly on the science behind the madness, but only scrapes the lid of what their transgression means. It throws around hefty sentences but only scratches over their significance, from “life is a sacred creation” to “there is no mercy in nature”; they need to delve deeper because with a story like this we know the surface message inside out. The very fact that it makes clear our awareness of the story from the beginning, combined with its inability to explore the depths of taking life into one’s own hands, condemns Victor Frankenstein to a cliché as it merely reaffirms centuries-old debates.
Upon reaching its show-stopping culmination, where Victor’s modern Prometheus is unveiled in all its lavish glory, Victor Frankenstein does not break new ground. It instead produces a satisfying end that excites beyond the considerations it fails to investigate thanks to the man vs. monster showdown. But, if Victor Frankenstein chose not to use the name of ‘Frankenstein’ then perhaps its imagining of an old story would have been more unique, and it wouldn’t have restricted where it could go.
Like Colin Clive, Peter Cushing, and Kenneth Branagh before him, James McAvoy gets to take the reigns of Victor Frankenstein. Though McAvoy imbues a bit too much life into Victor, losing his initial intrigue, he goes berserk during the climax. His sole aim of eagerly trying to change the world makes him a one-dimensional character whose selfish invincibility overshadows every other trait we’ve ever known.
“Similarly to the source material, McAvoy reeks of maniacal ambition, confidently dominating his way through each conversation and confrontation that is quite entertaining to watch”
Daniel Radcliffe’s Igor is a nice addition and a better character than Victor, but McAvoy gives the better performance. Igor has a cardboard-like early life which he is saved from. However, he develops in big chunks, and all of a sudden, he can walk straight and get a girlfriend. Igor is a character with personality and slight depth, but he is blighted by Radcliffe’s helplessness to shake off his Harry Potter image. Andrew Scott, otherwise known as Moriarty from BBCs Sherlock, is more at home here than he was in Spectre. He unleashes his darker personality, and like Victor’s overt ambition, this becomes his defining quality.
The boisterous pacing of Victor Frankenstein defines the nature of its appeal. From its blistering opening that sets up the characters, their traits, and their journeys within 10 minutes, Victor Frankenstein clearly doesn’t want us to settle. It is pure blockbuster filmmaking, but it is entertaining. However, this cannot be kept up for the whole film, and the hints of suspense and horror fail to be sustained. One thing the speed of the film can do is deliver comedy in abundance. This presents the film with a mixture of suspense and comedy, a fusion that cannot let Victor Frankenstein hope to be more dramatically sinister. Like its circus opening, Victor Frankenstein’s reimagining of Mary Shelley’s classic is all over the place, but at times it can be entertainingly in the right place.
Utilising Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein without the novelty required to sustain its regeneration, Victor Frankenstein proves to be easily forgettable entertaining viewing.


Warzone Season 4 dropped today and the developer team at Raven Software has brought in a bunch of new content.
Keeping those new game modes and guns aside, the update also includes a slew of weapon tweaks that severely affected the loadout meta of many weapons. Groza was one of several weapons that got significantly nerfed in the Call of Duty: Warzone Season 4 Reloaded update.
Being one of the most used Assault Rifles, the Groza still performs great, despite the number of amendments applied in its stats. Since the update performed a massive nerf to the Groza, players may want to consider changing their loadout and updating it to the latest patch. With that being said, here is the best loadout for the Groza after the Season 4 Reloaded update
Best Groza Loadout for Season 4 Reloaded
The best Groza loadout at the start of Warzone Season 4 Reloaded is:
Muzzle: GRU Suppressor
Baril: Spotlight on Team Tiger
Sub-barrel: Grip Bruiser
Magazine: 60 Round Drum
Stocker: KGB Pad
First, let's take a detailed look at what's been nerfed and improved in Groza so far. Raven Software has decided to nerf the gun's max damage from 28 to 27. Thankfully, the gun's max damage range has been increased by 4,5%, presumably to compensate for its equivalent damage.
Additionally, Groza's headshot multiplier has been reduced to 1,5, coupled with the upper and lower chest multiplier reduced to 1,12 and 1, respectively. The final tweak, i.e. recoil model improvement, might attract a few Warzone newbies as its recoil model has been smoothed out.
To start our loadout, we chose the GRU suppressor for the muzzle of the gun to better control vertical recoil. Additionally, it provides 100% muzzle flash concealment and reduces bullet speed by 30%, which is the only downside of this prop.
Read more: Best Warzone Season 4 Reloaded Weapons: The Strongest And Breakest Weapons | Game-Bayrou Esports TV
When playing Warzone, your character's movement speed is one of the most important factors, and that's why we decided to use the new Tiger Team Spotlight attachment on the Barrel slot. The Tiger Team Spotlight works beautifully with any Cold War weapon in Warzone, and Groza is no exception.
Instead of installing an optical sight, we decided to take advantage of the standard accessory called KGB Pad. Being an exclusive accessory for Groza, the KGB Pad greatly improves movement speed, but it also decreases your hip fire accuracy. Players can also use the Warsaw Pact, a perfect alternative for the KGB Pad.
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Check out Chunnel's video showcasing Groza's Loadout in action, dominating opponents with the deadly Loadout.▶ »
Don't forget to check our dedicated Call of Duty section for news, leaks, guides, weapon tier lists, loadouts and more.,


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The European Commission has allocated €500 million in funding to European companies to expand ammunition production, Reuters reports.
It is noted that this decision was made in order to ensure additional supplies of shells to Ukraine and increasing countries’ reserves European Union.
The support will allow the European defense industry to expand production capacity to 2 million projectiles annually by the end of 2025, according to a statement from the European Commission.
The funds will be directed to companies including Rheinmetall, Nammo, Chemring Nobel, Hellenic Defense Systems, Eurenco.
It was previously reported that Ukraine is faced with the problem of a lack of support from the West, which is preventing the country from using the funds allocated to it to develop its own weapons production. More about this read the material Public News Service.
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After four issues as The Sinister House of Secret Love, which featured Gothic romance/horror stories written by Michael Fleisher, the title changed to Secrets of Sinister House, and the original format and romance angle was abandoned the following issue.
In the same vein as House of Mystery and House of Secrets (as well as its successor, Secrets of Haunted House), Secrets of Sinister House was "hosted" by Eve (the character debuted in issue #6) and included guest appearances by Eve's cousins Cain and Abel. All three characters would later serve as supporting characters in Neil Gaiman's Sandman. In issue #16, Eve was removed as host — as editor Joe Orlando departed from the title, replaced by Jack C. Harris — to focus on the concept of the "sinister houses." The following month, she began nudging Destiny out of Weird Mystery Tales.
Secrets of Sinister House was canceled after publishing fourteen issues in two years. (Together, Sinister House of Secret Love and Secrets of Sinister House published eighteen issues.)
Edited by Joe Orlando and E. Nelson Bridwell, contributors to the title included Alfredo Alcala (issues #6, 13, 14), Robert Kanigher (#6, 9, 11), Sam Glanzman (#7), Michael William Kaluta (covers for issues #6, 7), Maxene Fabe (#8 & 11), Ruben Yandoc (#8 & 11), Jack Oleck (#9, 12, 13), Neal Adams (#10), Mike Sekowsky (#14), and Alex Niño (#8, 11-13).
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The Frugalware Developer Team is pleased to announce the immediate availability of Frugalware 1.8rc1, the first candidate of the upcoming 1.8 stable release. Here are some of the major improvements, fixes and updates since 1.8pre2:
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- New features:
- mesa 7.11 drivers revived to support hardware that mesa upstream dropped support for
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Unpacking Samsung’s Unpacked Event in San Francisco
by Alex Hickey
After years of watching fashion retailers deny women’s requests for bigger pockets, Samsung finally did something about it. At yesterday’s Galaxy Unpacked event in San Francisco, the smartphone manufacturer unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip, a smartphone that folds into a pocket-size square.
It also showed off a line of new earbuds and phones loaded with 5G compatibility and high-tech cameras. But back to the important stuff.
Second time’s the charm?
Last year, after two delays and a failed launch, Samsung shipped the first Galaxy Fold, a small tablet-sized device that hotdog-folds into a normal-sized smartphone. The phone underwhelmed with half a million orders.
Samsung went back to the drawing board and came up with the $1,380 Z Flip. The folding display is good for 200,000 angsty slams shut and can split into two separate screens.
What Samsung doesn’t feel good about
A slowing global economy, crowded smartphone market, South Korea’s trade dispute with Japan, and competition from Chinese brands, all of which hurt 2019 profits.
As the biggest smartphone maker in the world, Samsung is playing defense while trying to out-innovate competitors with premium handsets and 5G.
- It had 21% of the global smartphone market as of Q3 last year, according to Counterpoint research, but Huawei (18%) is creeping up and Apple (12%) is marshaling its Animoji army.
- Apple isn’t expected to release a 5G phone until later this year, while Huawei released eight last year.
- Last month, Samsung named a new smartphone chief and promoted the head of its network equipment business.
Huawei is also challenging Samsung in the semiconductor market. Chips accounted for about 75% of Samsung’s profit as of 2018, but in Q4 2019 slowing chip sales knocked net profit almost 40%.
Bottom line: Samsung hopes 5G phones and other new devices will help it maintain its lead in 2020.


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AGR Europe has opened a new warehouse near Marseilles, France.
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Launched at the Kortrijk Bus and Coach Show in Belgium, in October,
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We, Mune couple, are Zen artists, yoga teachers and also specialized in natural remedy.Over the last ten years we have cast our passions to integrate them into one form of art.
We have developed our original therapy method called Herb Yoga. This method combines yoga and ayurveda, as well as Japanese natural remedy and Chinese medicine to improve the lifestyle of modern people. We have published several books in Japan so far. One of our books has become the monthly best seller of Amazon Japan in February 2016. We also develop yoga leaders, therapists and trainers all over the world. Currently we teach our method in Japan, Thailand and USA.
The concept of our creations is explained in the book “Yoga Mat Single Revolution” published in 2016. We were interviewed by American yoga media, “wanderlust.com”. In 2013, we have put all our accumulated experience and passions as a Zen artist and yoga teacher and created a new form of entertainment. Since then, we have hosted this retreat program in Bangkok, Tokyo and NY. In 2017, an exhibition was held in the center of Tokyo, and it was introduced to “Tokyo Shimbun” a daily newspaper in Japan. In October 2017 we held an exhibition in three areas of NYC. We can host “Herb yoga retreat experience” to share our unique expertise in yoga, art, and therapy fields.
We want invite you to “a new dimension of retreat”.
In order to do so, we have started our HerbyogaArt program in our atelier in Bangkok.
This program is an art program based on Herb yoga.
From today, I would like to introduce you the concepts and vision of the program and what the results of experiencing this program are for you.
First of all, let me talk about the purpose of the Herb yoga Art program.
The purpose of the program is to bring you back to a child.
The reasons why we want to bring you back to a child, are mind, and body and relationship.
Through this new adventure, ChoChogreen will propose to the world the “real retreat”.

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Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Melbourne - Monday 7th September - Penpal Kits and Paper Swap
When : Monday 7th September
Where : Rear of Fitzroy Learning Network
When : 7.30pm til 9.30pm
What : We're going to make PENPAL kits! We'll be packing up stationery and stickers and envelopes and the like! I'm going to be bringing lots of things to share and pack. But do YOU have any cute stationery, envelopes and stickers that you are not using that you could bring too? The more things we have the cuter the kits will be!
RSVP : 20 members only : please only RSVP if you can come! RSVP now on this post.
BRING : PLEASE make this super great by bringing some papery or penpally ephemera to contribute : suggestions - retro stationery, vintage stationery, notepads, stickers, pretty pages to cut up and stick on plain paper, erasers, pens, envelopes, templates for envelopes, plain paper, cute coloured paper, little paper bags, paper clips, cute tape, air mail stickers, printed stuff from cute blogs like The Small Object, labels... whatever you have that is cute! The more you bring the more we will pack!
I'LL PROVIDE : more of the above things, scissors, bags to pack into, guillotine
Food and Drink : I'll provide tea and coffee. Bring anything else you would like!
ALSO : bring some crafting to go on with if you would like to!
PS Edit : If you would like to come and show the other Brown Owls how to do or make something then let me know! I will help you! Surely you must be getting sick of the sound of MY voice by now?! So let me know if you'd like to lead the group for a night! Because that's what Brown Owls is about - sharing skills and having fun and getting involved!

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A credible analyst has speculated that Apple will not launch a new Mac mini until 2023. It was previously rumored that Apple will launch a new model of the Mac mini with upgraded internals this year. The company recently launched its new Mac Studio which has seen a positive response as far as early benchmarks are concerned. The Mac mini is expected to feature upgraded internals as well as a redesigned chassis with a plexiglass top. Scroll down to read more details on the subject.
Apple Will Launch the Redesigned Mac mini With M2 Chip and M2 Pro Chip Next Year
Ming-Chi Kuo shared his predictions for Apple's Mac lineup last week. He shared that Apple is planning to launch a new external display without mini-LED and Mac mini with upgraded internals this year. Moreover, he also suggested that the company will update the Mac Pro and iMac Pro with custom Apple Silicon and the launch will take place in 2023. Today, the analyst has issued an updated statement and believes that Apple will launch all of the aforementioned devices next year.
2023: Mac Pro, iMac Pro and Mac mini https://t.co/NiloxXy0jv
— 郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@mingchikuo) March 11, 2022
At this point, we are expecting Apple to launch two variants of the redesigned Mac mini with an M2 chip and an M2 Pro chip. In addition to this, it is also being reported that Apple will launch the M2 MacBook Air and MacBook Pro later this year but without the 'Pro' moniker. The M2 chip is rumored to feature the same number of CPU cores but with major speed and efficiency enhancements and additional GPU cores. As for the M2 Pro chip, a 12-core CPU is expected with up to 16-cores for the GPU.
Take note that these are mere speculations and rumors at this stage and the final word rests with Apple. We will let you guys know as soon as there is an update to the story. What are your speculations on the M2 Mac mini launch for 2023? Share your expectations with us in the comments.


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Three-day PopCon festival to make UAE debut
26 July, 2016
PopCon, a huge three-day pop-culture festival, is coming to Dubai for the first time this year. The event, which combines music, movies, comics, anime, fashion and lifestyle trends, will be held in a purpose-built complex at Dubai Outlet Mall from 27-29 October. The full line-up of guests and exhibitors is yet to be announced, but the programme is expected to include live concerts, comedy performances, workshops, expert talks and a Cosplay competition. Running alongside PopCon will be the Halloween-themed Fiesta De Los Muertos (Festival of the Dead), which will take place at the same location on 28 October. Organisers say a diverse range of celebrities – from international film studios including Marvel, Disney and San Rio – will attend and meet fans.


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Public tribute at scene of Waukesha stabbing
residents rejoice with news that victim is improving
WAUKESHA-Jennifer Wirth among the residents that welcomed the news that a 12 year old girl stabbed 19 times Saturday was up and walking around.
The community was horrified by the crime and that the accused are two 12 year old classmates.
Cards, balloons and other homemade well wishes at the spot where a bicyclist spotted the wounded girl and called police.
"The community is standing behind the little girl," Wirth declared, "and we want her to get better, get stronger, and face her fears."
CBS 58's Sachelle Saunders has more.


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Dragon Ball Super Ch. 26 – The Decisive Battle! Farewell, Trunks!
Darn…I don’t have an ounce of strength left. Wish I could go crazy as a Super Saiyan, especially in my last battle.
Dragon Ball Super Ch. 25 – Will It Be Goku?! Or Zamas?!
If he allows that much energy to erupt without first restoring his physical stamina even if he’s immortal he’ll still suffer the consequences!
Dragon Ball Super Ch. 24 – Son Goku’s Evolution
What’s this? Has your fusion ended already? Of course it did! There’s no way mere mortals can handle the treasure of Gods. Stop desecrating Gods, you fools!
Dragon Ball Super Ch. 22 – Zamas’s Final Trump Card
Super Saiyan Blue brings out enormous power, but you can’t fight in that form for long, however, the God form is well balanced by comparison. It doesn’t consume much energy either.
Dragon Ball Super Ch. 21 – Chance For Hope
This has gotten more difficult now that our plan has been revealed to the Lord of Lords. Maybe it’s no longer possible to carry out our plans in secret.
Dragon Ball Super Ch. 20 – The Zero Mortal Project
You’re right Vegeta. I thought that I would gain Son Goku’s power immediately after I acquired his body…however I was wrong.
Dragon Ball Super Ch. 18 – Goku Black’s True Identity
Whaat? A lord of worlds is behind all of this? Is that even possible? And he’s gonna take over my body?! That’s seriously not cool!
Dragon Ball Super Ch. 17 – The Next Lord of Lords From Universe 10
Listen well, Zamas. Although I acknowledge your sense of justice, having too much of it is no different from fastidiousness, and it will bring you nothing but frailty. Know that tolerance is what leads us on the path of peace.


Israeli Mossad kidnaps Palestinian engineer in Ukraine
The Ukrainian police said Thursday they are checking claims about the disappearance of a Palestinian engineer in Ukraine, while his Ukrainian wife has accused the Israeli intelligence (Mossad) of kidnapping him. There are reports he is now at an Israeli prison near the city of Ashkelon.
The 32-year old wife asked the police to help her locate the the 42-year old engineer Derar Abu Sissi. The spokesman for the Ukrainian Interior Ministry, Sergei Burelakov told AFP stated that "according to the wife of this man, he could now be in Israel."
Abu Sisi is the technical director of the only power plant in the Gaza Strip. He is a father of six children and went missing on February 19 while travelling a train between the city of Kharkiv and the city of Kiev. Abu Sisi is a well-known Hamas supporter.
- Shin Bet Boss Says More Israeli Arabs Join Hamas, Islamic Jihad; Arafat: Mossad Behind Karine A; Palestinian Killed
- Israeli TV: Hizbollah’s ‘ Kidnapping’ Attempt Foiled
- Israel destroys homes of Palestinians suspected of killing kidnapped teens
- Three Hizbullah members suspected of collaborating with CIA, Mossad