He will win the next hand. I know this because from where I stand, under the soft blue glow of four enormous Chinese characters, set in neon, I can see his cards, both of their cards. There are two others here, standing in this crisp Shanghai evening, and they are watching too. They stand apart from me, in avocado-green uniforms, leaning against identical mops, and stare as the players reveal their secrets.
From the outside, it is hard to get a sense of the interior’s scale. The room, benches pressed against the windows, is a cavernous excavation at the centre of the red-ochre castle that is the Australia pavilion here. The ceiling is draped in huge ribbons of lime, aqua and hot pink: streaks of painted colour suspended in the air. I take a final slug from the longneck, and reach up to loosen my tie. It has been a long day.
He wins the next hand.
I toss my empty beer, leave my green-suited companions to their furtive cigarettes, and walk back inside. In the corner, atop a tiny stage, the Sneaky Sound System are playing to crowd of a hundred Chinese, who stand and look confused, clutching souvenir bags, stuffed toy koalas and assorted ephemera. Connie Mitchell is dressed in an outfit that approximates a space suit designed in consultation with David Bowie, and dances in short, abrupt movements as she plunges into the next song.
There is a neat division, then, between the Australians, most kitted out in Australia Pavilion staff gear, going nuts, and the Chinese crowd, grinning nervously and snapping photos of the flailing white people. The pavilion staff do their best: wheeling and spinning through the spectators, as they try to get people on their feet, but the crowd are having none of it. They form a neat semicircle in front of the dancing Australians, and hold their cameras aloft.
The guy next to me, tall, with a wild mop of reddish brown hair, leans in, “We’re playing outside, after this. Tell the bar you’re staff, and they’ll kick a couple of bucks off the beers.”
So we do, and an hour later are nursing a small collection of empty Coopers bottles, as the house band launch into an acoustic cover of Land Down Under, the flute part energetically recreated, but noticeably lacking men from Brussels, sandwiches, or a Koala on a leash. We can see the pavilion’s freight exit, tucked neatly behind a stall, now closed, advertising meat pies and ‘authentic’ cookies. A trickle of staff begin to emerge from the door behind the loading dock, in groups of twos and threes, and then the Sneakys appear, and Tim jogs over to grab a photo, and I hold the fort.
Today has been the quietest day of the entire expo, but there’s still a decent crowd here, sat in the rapidly cooling Shanghai evening, as floodlights begin to be switched off and people crowd into huge pedestrian snakes that wind their way toward the subway. “So, apparently there’s a party at the Latvian pavilion,” Tim announces as he returns, “Shall we wander over?”
I lean back and look at the pillars supporting the huge bridge directly behind me. The sound of the flute seems oddly out of place here, in this concrete playground where just a few years ago there was nothing but mud, and grass, and the lapping wakes from the steel ships headed upriver.
“Thanks all, we’ll be here all month.”
The citizens of Latvia seem to have decided that their national identity can be represented by two elements, notable above all others. These are extreme sport, and also flowers. To this end, the room’s walls are covered in huge murals showcasing the floral biodiversity of the country, and in the middle of the space is a giant glass tube, enclosing an enormous fan.
This on-demand wind tunnel is the centrepiece of Latvia’s themed self-expression. As we enter, a man in a white jumpsuit and helmet is doing lazy back flips, floating in apparent zero-gravity. He extends his arms and is tugged upwards, soaring toward the roof some twenty metres above. At the base of the tunnel, away from the push of the whirling turbines, two men struggle into person-size hot-dog suits, and then sprint in opposite directions around the glass.
As they reach the same point on the far side of the room they careen into each other and the smaller one crashes to the floor, legs kicking frantically against the plush red sausage, as he attempts to regain his balance and stand up. Above, the white suited gentleman in the wind tunnel is fist pumping to the thumping euro-house, suspended six metres above the ground, perfectly upside down.
It is a moment of such utter surrealism that I am, for a moment, struck dumb. I stand at the entrance and gape. Tim stops beside me, “Cor. That’s cool,” and he pushes forward toward the beer tap in the corner. A crew of five Chinese split from the crowd members who are staring transfixed at the man inside the tunnel and break into a synchronised dance to the song that is blaring from the speakers. Everything is lit in a light pastel green, shot through with red lasers that pick up details on the flower-covered walls.
I feel like a mediaeval peasant who’s been catapulted through time, to land in the middle of Times Square. A bearded and bedraggled wastrel, taking in the gleaming neon with a horrified, open-eyed stare, before he sinks to his knees, head in hands, and weeps. There is too much happening here, too much newness, and nothing to anchor it against. I turn around and step outside.
On the stairs that curl downward and out of sight, are a collection of beautiful twenty-somethings, all with matching lanyards announcing that they are staff. A group of girls are parked on the steps, passing a cigarette lazily to each other. I collapse next to them, and turn to look behind me, at the massed crowd.
“What is that?” I ask, “What was Latvia thinking?”
“You should see Spain. There is a giant baby. Like a car, some small car, that big. It has eyes and they are dead,” says the one closest to me, as she passes the cigarette back to her friend.
“I do not know if this is how you say in English, but it is like real, but not. Because it looks real, but not so real to be the exact, it is more, uh, dead.”
“Right, uncanny valley.”
“When something is almost real, but not quite real enough. And because it’s almost real, it makes you feel uncomfortable. Like, I don’t know. Like robots that move like people do or, or movies. Like animated movies where the characters look almost real.”
“This is a valley? Like a space between hill?” and she makes a gesture with her hands approximating a vee.
“It’s called uncanny valley. I don’t know why.”
“Well, the baby is in the valley, and the Latvia is crazy.”
“That is the most sense anyone has made to me tonight.”
It turns out that they are the staff from the Estonian pavilion, and they have just found out that there is a competing party at the Angolan pavilion, at the other end of the expo grounds. They are debating whether it is worth walking the significant distance required to go and check it out. Apparently party stands-offs like this are common, and it is a mark of status if you can throw the party that manages to attract everyone, all the staff from the rapidly assembled tower apartment blocks that surround the grounds here, sucking the punters from the far reaches until it is dawn and the army of cleaners shuffle in to hit the reset switch.
We are going to Angola.
Distance is screwy here. As with so much in China, what is represented as adjacent squares of colour on a neatly labelled turns out to be a thirty minute slog through the darkness, the hulking polygonal shapes of unlit modern architecture looming like fragments of a half-remembered nightmare.
We forge past the still traditional shapes of the Asian and Pacific pavilions, which recall temples and monuments, gaudy and ostentatious, and head toward the more theoretical geometry of the European pavilions. Further still, and the African buildings are smaller, squarer and considerably less refined. It is quite clear that there is a party happening at the Angolan building.
Tall, well-dressed, Africans cluster around the entrance, and an impossibly skinny model, microphone in hand, interviews a man that appears to be wearing a barely contained bag of railway spikes, wrapped in a tea towel on his head. Inside, it is madness. A black, barely-lit square, people everywhere and the Chinese dancers from Latvia in a corner, having taken up residency.
I talk to someone who claims to be royalty, and someone else who claims he is full of shit. I dance. I sweat. I realise that my quota for the bizarre has long been exceeded and that all the strangeness is beginning to press at the seams, threatening to spill out in a stream of brightly-lit capsules, rendered on architect’s foolscap and then made massive. I push my way back into the cold and begin the walk home.
Outside, away from the huddled crowds, I pause for a moment to get my bearings. I feel a hand on my back, and a smiling Filipino introduces himself and points me in the right direction. He’s a musician, playing in the stage show, but wants to be an architect. He talks about Gehry, and the tensile strength of steel plating, and the place of deconstructivism in these temporary structures, and this all seems very relevant as we stride through the darkened architectural canyons of this pre-dawn space.
The final building I remember seeing is that of Finland, and it looks like an iceberg, shining and adrift on a sea of concrete, alone in the dark.


IBM Redbooks publications: Do you need a big data book on IBM InfoSphere Streams?
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Here is the second of two "big data" IBM Redbooks publications: Addressing Data Volume, Velocity, and Variety with IBM InfoSphere Streams V3.0, SG24-8108. You can view and download it at http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/sg248108.html. The authors included topics on Streams architecture, installation, deployment, administration, and integration with other products. There is even a sample application. I will invite some of the authors to comment, and your comments are also welcome. Here is the introduction of the book:
There are multiple uses for big data in every industry—from analyzing larger volumes of data than was previously possible to driving more precise answers, to analyzing data at rest and data in motion to capture opportunities that were previously lost. A big data platform will enable your organization to tackle complex problems that previously could not be solved using traditional infrastructure.
As the amount of data available to enterprises and other organizations dramatically increases, more and more companies are looking to turn this data into actionable information and intelligence in real time. Addressing these requirements requires applications that are able to analyze potentially enormous volumes and varieties of continuous data streams to provide decision makers with critical information almost instantaneously.
IBM® InfoSphere® Streams provides a development platform and runtime environment where you can develop applications that ingest, filter, analyze, and correlate potentially massive volumes of continuous data streams based on defined, proven, and analytical rules that alert you to take appropriate action, all within an appropriate time frame for your organization.
This IBM Redbooks® publication is written for decision-makers, consultants, IT architects, and IT professionals who will be implementing a solution with IBM InfoSphere Streams.


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An outbreak at a Manatee County government administration building led to the deaths of two people last week.
Found separately, hours apart, the bodies of two young girls were pulled from a canal in Lauderhill, Florida, on Tuesday. No families have come forward to report a missing child and police are investigating as possible homicide.
Assistant Scout Master Andy Waltrip said the children were not initially "freaked out" by the discovery, thinking they had found "chicken bones."
Paul Miller, a white supremacist who has called for a race war in America, admitted to having 400 rounds of high-powered rifle ammunition and a hand-built, unregistered short-barreled rifle hidden in his Florida home.
A highway sign in Miami was hacked early Tuesday morning to flashing messages of "Arrest Fauci," and "COVID-19 was a hoax" while calls for Fauci's removal continue amidst email theories.
Anna Paulina Luna, who plans to run for Florida's District 13 House seat, filed for a permanent restraining order against fellow candidate William Braddock.
Police also confirmed the incident at the Stonewall Pride Parade on Saturday was an accident.
Police said their investigation found that the tragedy was likely not intentional but a horrible accident that was caused by the driver's health ailments.
Florida, Texas and Mississippi have the worst levels of "civic engagement," while Montana, Vermont and Minnesota ranked as the highest.
The vacationing children, aged 16, eight and six, were not "familiar with the laws in the state of Florida."
A Florida bartender has been praised for his quick-thinking when he saw two women being harassed by a male customer, and wrote instructions for them if they needed help.
After traveling through the Carolinas on Monday morning, Tropical Storm Claudette is expected to head out to the Atlantic Ocean and travel to Nova Scotia on Tuesday.
"This was a terrorist attack against the LGBT community; this is exactly what it is," Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis told reporters after a truck drove into a crowd at a Pride parade.
One person has died and another seriously injured after a truck drove into a crowd of people at an LGBTQ parade on Saturday.
"Florida leads the nation in people facing criminal charges related to that insurrection," said former Florida Governor Charlie Crist.
The MyPillow CEO claimed Trump "will be in office by this fall" after a July "cyber symposium" he plans to hold.
"Guests eligible but not fully vaccinated or able to show proof of vaccination will be subject to testing and additional health protocols at their own expense," the company said. "Children not eligible for vaccines will be subject to complimentary testing and health protocols."
Officials in Florida said the victim had visible bite wounds to the upper body and chest area.
As arrests in connection to the deadly attack on the Capitol continue to pile up, Florida has emerged as the state with the highest number of residents arrested for charges related to the insurrection.
"We're now living in an age where people feel empowered to go out and deface a synagogue, or a mosque or this week, a memorial to the LGBTQ pride community," said Rand Hoch, president of the Palm Beach County Human Rights Council.
The barista's mother is a local police chief who spoke about the incident at a march against gun violence just hours later.
Fuccillo, whose trademark line was "it's gonna be huuuuuuuuuggge," died earlier this week after years of declining health.
Nathan Yedinak, a 36-year-old resident of Ocala, was arrested on June 10 following an incident in which he threatened his neighbor. He then threatened his neighbor's son with a rifle, saying "You're going die today if you [expletive] with me."
"I'm your dad's friend, don't you remember me?" said the man to the young girl, pretending to know her father. "I've been to your house before."
Elon Musk's aerospace company plans to send a GPS III-5 satellite into orbit on Thursday for the U.S. Space Force.
Florida is the first state to offer its help to the border situation in Texas and Arizona.
Ronnie Oneal III allegedly killed the mother of his child and their 9-year-old daughter, then tried to kill their son, at their home near Tampa, Florida, in March 2018.
The homeowner, Steve Farkas, took to Facebook to warn his neighbors and other area residents that the dangerous animal had been spotted.
The girl apparently thought she was eating candy when she saw the package containing the logo of the popular fruit punch.
On Monday, Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new law recognizing Hatzalah of South Florida as an official Florida Medical Emergency Service.

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She also claimed he took with him a book called “How to Disappear Without Leaving a Trace,” the Denver Post reports.
It showed me that he cared and was truly interested in what I was doing and who I was. We continued to talk for days leading up to our date on Thursday. Wednesday was April Fools Day and we said hey what the hell. David let me pick the restaurant and I picked Tavern in the Square in Burlington because it was half way for both of us.
Rudibaugh said she later moved the body to protect it from being disturbed by animals.
Rudibaugh, according to the affidavit, said she planned to leave behind prior to her death a letter detailing why she killed her son and where authorities could locate his body.
But investigators at the time considered Rudibaugh’s confession to be an attempt to shield her daughter and son-in-law from being connected to the gruesome murder.
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel reported that Rudibaugh, of Parlin, was arrested on first-degree murder charges in Grand Junction on Friday, one day after her daughter, Stephanie Jackson, 33, was arrested on the same charge.


text: The King of the Quiet Place was a Creepypasta villain, appearing in the Creepypasta story Beau and the Quiet Place. The King was the ruler of the Quiet Place, apparently some sort of extra dimension. He had enslaved all its inhabitants and ruled through fear. He sought to crush any form of emotion and used sadness as his weapon. His goal was to rule the Quiet Place forever and in doing so make everyone miserable forever, but an inhabitant named Beau sought to challenge the King and end his rule. He did so by taking all the voices which the King had swallowed (thus making the inhabitants miserable) and Beau took all the voices out of the King and thus the King lost all his power and could not fight back. The incredibly weakened King was then overthrown, Beau became the new king, and the King was imprisoned in the deepest part of the Quiet Place.

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Lady India Sinclair will stop at nothing to live life on her own terms–even stealing a ship and fleeing to the Mediterranean. At last on her own, free to do as she pleases, she is determined to chart her own course. There’s only one problem…
A gentleman determined to possess her.
Nicholas Warre has made a deal. To save his endangered estate, he will find Lady India, marry her and bring her back to England at the behest of her father. And with thousands at stake, he doesn’t much care what the lady thinks of the idea. But as the two engage in a contest of wills, the heat between them becomes undeniable… and the wedding they each dread may lead to a love they can’t live without.
Praise for A Wedding by Dawn:
“DeLaine’s high seas adventure/romance will win her loyal fans who will adore the seafaring escapades as much as the sensuality and battle of wills between her headstrong characters. The nonstop action keeps the pages flying even as they singe readers with sexual tension. The power of this character-driven story will seize readers’ imaginations and emotions.” — Romantic Times, 4 1/2 stars

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Did you find Roberto Benigni’s 1998 film "Life Is Beautiful" uplifting and inspiring, or did the very idea of a feel-good Holocaust farce make you slightly queasy? Where you land on that question might determine whether you ought to pick up Heather Morris’s The Tattooist of Auschwitz, a fictionalized account of the wartime experiences of Lale Sokolov, a Slovakian Jew sent to Auschwitz-Birkenau in 1942 at the age of 25.
Because Sokolov was fluent in several languages, he was given the grisly job of Tätowierer, painfully inscribing identification numbers into the arms of his fellow prisoners as they arrived in droves at the concentration camp. Morris, who spent three years interviewing the elderly Sokolov at the end of his life, originally conceived of her project as a screenplay. It isn’t difficult to see why: It’s a triumphant account with a resourceful, bold, and charismatic hero who eludes death time and again. Adding to its cinematic potential is the fact that "The Tattooist of Auschwitz" is chiefly a love story. Lale becomes instantly infatuated with a young female prisoner, Gita, as he tattoos her arm, and during their two and a half years in the camp he devotes himself to winning her over and doing all he can to ensure their survival.
The book’s supplemental materials, including photographs of Lale and Gita at various points during their long marriage, testify to the fact that the extraordinary experiences described in the novel are rooted in truth. The couple really did meet and fall in love (and, apparently, even manage to steal away and have sex) amid the heinous atrocities and the torturous deprivation surrounding them in the death camp in Poland. And yet, and yet: there is nevertheless something incongruous about this story of survival being framed as an Auschwitz romance.
Morris, in her debut, has created a fast-paced narrative, filled with drama and suspense, and there are passages that are genuinely moving. But one wonders what Lale’s story would have looked like as a work of biography or as a more complex work of literary fiction.
It is often said that words aren’t up to the task of conveying the horrors of atrocities like the Holocaust; at times, Morris’s prose, lapsing into cliche, doesn’t come close. For instance, for some months Lale is housed among thousands of Roma prisoners, and he develops close relationships with many of them, playing with the children and talking into the night with the adults. When one night the entire block is suddenly emptied, the prisoners sent to the gas chambers, he is overcome by anger and grief. “Lale is seeing red,” Morris writes, uninspiredly. “He is out of control.”
Some of the most complicated aspects of Lale’s years at Auschwitz are alluded to primarily in dialogue, leaving them largely unexamined. As Tätowierer, Lale worked for the political wing of the SS, meaning that he was, compared to the general prison population of the concentration camp – where more than one million Jews ultimately perished – somewhat protected. He slept in a private room, received extra rations (most of which he gave away to Gita and others), and was able to walk through the camp unaccompanied.
One day, sneaking off to see Gita, he tells her that “choosing to live is an act of defiance, a form of heroism.” She asks, “What does that make you?” He responds, “I have been given the choice of participating in the destruction of our people, and I have chosen to do so in order to survive. I can only hope I am not one day judged a perpetrator or a collaborator.” “You are a hero to me,” Gita replies, kissing him. In a novel whose two victimized protagonists are depicted as ennobled by their suffering, exploring Lale’s guilt over his collaboration would have deepened his portrayal.
In an author’s note, Morris describes the slow process of untangling Lale’s memories and gaining his trust. She describes the sense of responsibility she felt to “this dear man with his trembling hands, his quivering voice, his eyes that still moistened sixty years after experiencing the most horrifying events in human history.” In this well-intentioned but flawed work, she has succeeded in telling a remarkable story, if not in excavating its wrenching complexities.


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Solver Sudoku is a deep search (as opposed to a wide search) because it completely checks the branch for a possible solution before moving to another branch. Although it has been established that there are approximately 5.96 x 1126 final grids, the brute force algorithm can be a useful way to solve Sudoku puzzles.
Sudoku solving algorithm
Sudoku solving algorithm visits blank cells in a certain order, enters numbers one at a time, or returns if the number is incorrect. In short, the Sudoku solver would solve the puzzle by putting the number “1” in the first cell and seeing if it could be there. If there are no violations (checking for row, column, and field constraints), the Sudoku-solving algorithm moves to the next cell and puts “1” in it.
Stochastic search or optimization methods
The popularity of intellectual games in the pre-computer age was extremely high. The fact is, many people can easily buy newspapers and solve crosswords, solve puzzles, and even play Sudoku for free whenever they want. Then there were profile publications. Puzzle-oriented publications already focus on the consumer of such a product. The advent of computers pushed crossword puzzles into the background. After all, the power of computers could be used for more colorful and resource-consuming entertainment. But time has put games on its shelves. For example, more and more people on the Internet are trying to play Sudoku online. And the secret is very simple: in the era of bright design and the dominance of contrasting shades, not only on TV, but also on the web, the human eye wants to relax. At the same time, Sudoku gives these people the opportunity to relax with pleasure. After all, solving these puzzles requires remarkable mastery of logic. Moreover, playing Sudoku online is much more exciting. After all, a computer program has much more potential. You may not have to think about what to do after solving the next puzzle. Just generate a new one. By the way, remember those tormented letters from newspapers with no room for pencil and etchings? It won’t be on the computer anyway. Most Sudoku games can be solved in the handy editor. You can label yourself and enter up to four hypothetical numbers in each cell. Agree, it is much more convenient and visual. However, solving Sudoku without using all of these features can be difficult. For fans, there are also very extensive programs that will not show you any clues except that you will have to move from a few numbers to a completely filled playing field.

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20 Festive Fall Wreaths You Can Buy on Amazon Right Now
One sure signal that autumn is on its way? The slow but sure appearance of colorful fall wreaths and festive pumpkins. It is, for some, an opportunity to DIY intricate (or simple!) fall wreaths for their front doors, show off a little personality, and ease into the change of seasons. But, for the non-crafty, fear not. Amazon fall door wreaths are in abundance, and there are so many options—including handmade ones from small businesses and artists to give you the homemade feel without putting in all the effort.
We found wreaths of many designs, sizes, and shapes to suit nearly every taste so that you can welcome your guests in style. After all, the front door (and the doormat) are crucial first impressions and a fun way to say, "welcome!"
What's even better than a fun fall wreath? A multi-purpose, year-round fixture that can adapt with the seasons. Sure, there are the traditional outdoor fall wreaths and beautiful burlap wreaths, but some of the best picks on this list are the ones that can segue you from late summer until Christmas—and even ones that'll do just fine all year round with the right accessories.
Of course, though, part of the fun is being in season, and we couldn't resist the Amazon fall door wreaths laden with sunflowers, mums (an autumn classic), hydrangeas, pine cones, and mini pumpkins. Did we mention that there are monogram options?
Run, don't walk, to check out these fall wreaths. Dried eucalyptus, friendly scarecrows, and even Minnie Mouse make an appearance, along with the rich colors for which the season is known. Trust us, after you've found a wreath, your front porch will have never looked so good.


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Gantenbein Law Firm has expanded their tax and financial expertise with the addition of Ashley Mentele as the Tax and Financial Manager in their Denver office.
Mentele possesses her Masters of Taxation (L.L.M) from the University of Denver and her Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of South Dakota.
Prior to Gantenbein Law Firm, Ms. Mentele used her tax and financial skills in leading and managerial positions for large scale corporations, such as Frontier Airlines, BMC, Arrow Electronics, ProBuild/Builder's First Source and KPMG.
Mentele maintained direct responsibility for the financials of large-scale corporations with assets in excess of hundreds of millions.
Mentele was responsible for ensuring adherence to internal and external auditors to pass monthly, quarterly and yearly tax audits, responsible for creating remediation plans to comply with audit standards, filed international statutory tax filings, and managed tax requests and was responsible for UK statutory audit completions.
In addition to achieving the above tax and financial accomplishments for major corporations, Mentele accomplished numerous other business and financial milestones, including but not limited to: developing, reviewing and analyzing financial impact reports; revenue recognition and accrual accounts; cash reconciliation reports; operating expense reports; monthly forecasts focusing on NGP, RGP, price, volume, and operating expenses; working capital and sales trends; monthly reconciliations between business units; reconciliation of inter-company eliminations; and executive balance sheets and cash flow statements.
Committed to building long-lasting relationships and providing full-service strategies for our clients, Gantenbein Law Firm has added Ms. Mentele to our well-rounded staff. No other firm in Denver offers such cutting edge approach to solving all your legal needs under one roof.
Mentele will be using her extensive and invaluable experience for our clients in some of the following ways:
Tax Planning to Minimize Tax Liability and Maximize all Available Credits and Deductions for Corporations, Large and Small Businesses and Persons
Ensuring Compliance with International, Federal, State and Local Tax Policy and Regulations
Financial restructuring and reorganization
Employment Compensation Strategies
Financial Impact Reports for Businesses
Monthly Forecast Reports for Businesses
Growth Production Models and Plans for Businesses
Preparing, Organizing, Analyzing and Updating Accounting Records for Corporations, Large and Small Businesses and Persons
Real Estate Investment Planning and Business Structuring
This service will be particularly invaluable for our tax, business and real estate clients following COVID-19. Ms. Mentele is already well-versed in the regulations of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and other SBA loans, and will ensure your company is compliance, eliminating the need to repay loans in certain circumstances. Further, Ms. Mentele will ensure your company and persons is taking full advantage of any and all available relief under the CARES Act.

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Our Dutch firm will be able to assist you in the procedure, representation and formation of opening a Dutch company. You can benefit from our services if you are opening a BV (limited liability) or an NV (joint stock) in the owning and the trading of the company. We will also be able to assist you with company incorporation, accounting services and tax advice.
Establishment of subsidiaries or branches in the Netherlands
International companies need to choose the appropriate business form when opening a branch in the Netherlands and we will be able to guide you through this process. Our legal services are aimed at assisting the entrepreneur with the setting up of Dutch legal entities with or without the legal personality. If you are unsure about which type of business you would like to start, we can assist you with the advantages of each before you make your choice.
Special permits or licenses for company activities
Certain business fields might require you to have a special permit in order to conduct business in the country. We will be able to assist you in obtaining such a permit or license and our attorneys will be able to give you more information about different business types that operate in the country. These permits are often necessary when it comes to employment, financial activities and permission from local authorities.
Mergers and acquisitions in Holland
We are able to assist you with any type of merger or acquisition that you are interested in making, as well as advice regarding them. Our team has the full knowledge and skills to help you purchase shares in existing Dutch companies and give more information about corporate restructuring in the Dutch market. If you are interested in taking over an already established business, we will also be able to assist you in this and help you with the necessary paperwork.
Liquidation, dissolution, and restructuring of Dutch companies
Financial difficulty is always a morose idea, but the truth is that you need to seek advice when you find yourself in such a position. Our Dutch lawyers handle liquidation and dissolution cases with the utmost professionalism and discretion. We are able to give you advice regarding the path forward in terms of recovery and restructuring, and we will assist you with the necessary bankruptcy procedures.
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Burnham-On-Sea’s Princess Theatre has opened a new exhibition celebrating diversity and equality as part of Pride month.
The display of a dozen pieces of art by local artists of all ages features paintings, crochet, 3D art and a digital display.
It opened this week with guests including the Mayor and Deputy Mayor and it runs until July 29th.
The free-to-view exhibition in the theatre’s Pizey Gallery comes in the run-up to Burnham & Highbridge Pride in the town centre on Saturday July 16th. The work creatively reflects the aspirations of Pride.
Beccy Armory from The Princess Theatre says: “Art starts conversations and challenges prejudice – we will be showcasing work in a variety of media, that challenges narrow stereotypes, investigates issues of marginalisation and celebrates a wide range of diversity.”
The gallery is open from Monday to Friday 11am-4pm. Wednesday has limited entry due to other activities.


Moto G8 Plus with a 6.3-inch display, Snapdragon 665, 48MP triple cameras launched in India for Rs. 13999
Motorola has announced the launch of the new Moto G8 Plus in the Indian market. The phone is priced at Rs. 13999.
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Moto G8 Plus comes with a plastic back and a splash-resistant body. The front side has a display with U-shaped notch at the too. It comes in Cosmic Blue & Crystal Pink colors.
The phone features a 6.3-inch Full HD+ LCD screen with 1080×2280 pixels resolutions and a 19:9 aspect ratio. It runs on Android 9 Pie with the stock interface. It will get guaranteed security patches for 2 years and Android 10 Upgrade.
Moto G8 Plus packs Octa-Core Snapdragon 665 Processor with Adreno 610 GPU. The phone comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. Storage is also expandable up to 512GB with a microSD card.
The phone has a triple camera setup that includes 48 megapixels rear camera with f/1.79 aperture, PDAF, and 16 megapixels 117-degree Ultra-wide Action camera and 5 megapixels depth camera. The phone also has a 25 megapixels quad pixel front-facing camera.
The phones Stereo speakers with Dolby Audio and dual microphones. The fingerprint sensor is located on the back panel.
Connectivity options include Dual 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5, GPS + GLONASS, NFC, and USB Type-C. It packs 4000 mAh battery with 15W Turbo Charging.
The phone will go on sale from Flipkart starting 29th October 2019 at 12:00 PM.


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Nissan Juke: Powered by Passion!
You need a vehicle that can drive your adventure to greater heights. The new Nissan Juke Crossover is a brash and bold crossover vehicle that will make a statement no matter where you drive.
The Nissan Juke is the epitome of the energetic driving spirit we all want and with it’s uniquely daring design and styling, you are bound to make heads turn.
The new Nissan Juke is not for the faint of heart. It’s for the leaders and those passionate souls that forge their own paths. Power that passion with the new Nissan Juke.
Want to make the right choice about the Best Nissan Juke for you? Book a test drive from one of our dealerships in the Western or Eastern Cape!
Nissan Juke Engine Specs
The Nissan engineers specifically built the Best Nissan Juke engines to produce a responsive drive with energetic acceleration to dominate the crossover market and produce a powerful vehicle to compete within this new, but highly competitive segment.
Among the petrol range, the TURBO engines, coupled with tuned transmissions means that the Nissan Juke can perform even at the lower scaled 1.2L level as well as produce a measurable increase in torque from the Diesel model, check out the following Nissan Juke specs:
|1.2L Turbo||Petrol||85 KW||190 Nm||6-speed manual|
|1.6L Turbo||Petrol||140 KW||240 Nm||6-speed manual|
|1.6L Turbo||Petrol||140 KW||240 Nm||CVT|
|1.5L dCi||Diesel||81 KW||260 Nm||6-speed manual|
If you’re looking for more details about the New Nissan Juke vehicle details and engine specs, feel free to download our Nissan Juke brochure.
Nissan Juke Interior Accessories
Most of the Nissan Jukes come standard with a range of interior accessories but some of the Best Nissan Juke features include:
- Nissan Connect
- Parking Assist Systems
- Driver Warning Systems
Nissan Juke Exterior Accessories
Make a statement with customisable trims and exterior accessories such as:
- Chrome skirts and sills
- Door covers
- Front bumper finishers
Contact Group1 Nissan to add Nissan approved accessories to your Nissan Juke.
Nissan Juke Review
It’s big. It’s bold. And it corners like a dream. The Nissan Juke is anything but bulky. Think of it as a big rugby player that can move like a ballerina. The Nissan Juke was built to take a beating on the roads and on shakier terrain. The extra ground clearance and extended body make this crossover exciting to the core.
The new Nissan Juke is a crossover vehicle packed full of the latest safety technologies and was awarded the 5-Star Euro NCAP safety rating, so we drove in absolute confidence in the Nissan Juke. We also notices the loads of space. It seems that from bonnet to boot, the Nissan Juke has increased its all-round flexibility and versatility.
Our expert drivers and sales staff really put the Nissan Juke through its paces, looked at all the features available on the range and we have put together a few highlights. Read on to find out more about the latest technology, handling and styling of the Nissan Juke.
Nissan Juke Technology
The Nissan Juke monitors your driving to ensure you are safe and will alert you of possible dangers in your vicinity. Within, you have the technological luxuries to make sure you are always connected and entertained. It boasts Nissan Connect, I-CON systems, AUX/MP3 and interior accessories to make your drive more enjoyable.
Nissan Juke Styling
The Nissan brochures illustrate the Nissan Juke as having a “signature style” and we couldn’t agree more. It has a distinctive look and feel that is akin and could possibly be as iconic as the VW Beetle. It’s bulbous and rotund, filled with voluminous curves to make even a hardcore driver blush.
Nissan Juke Driving & Handling
The Nissan Juke is packed with Nissan Safety Shield technology that guides the driver by way of warning systems, and alerting you with early detection of danger. The Nissan Juke has been built with advanced impact zones, seatbelt and airbag systems to keep everyone on the inside as safe as possible while reducing exterior impact.
Overall Thoughts of the Nissan Juke
We’ve driven many cars in our time and yes, there are a few things that set the Nissan Juke apart from the other vehicles in the segment but if you want a car that is functional and just as fun to drive as it is to look at, then the Nissan Juke is your ideal choice. Plus, the Nissan Juke towing capacity is between 750kg and 1250kg!
Nissan Juke Fuel Consumption*
You’d expect a powerhouse like the Nissan Juke to be thirsty but it isn’t. New fuel-efficiency technology and smarter tuning have resulted in the Nissan Juke being effortlessly efficient. In today’s rising costs of fuel, you need a vehicle that has the oomph without the heavy fuel price tag. The power of the Nissan Juke translates into surprisingly low fuel costs, meaning you can have a lot more fun on even less fuel!
|Consumption rates||Litres per 100 kms||Kilometres per Litre|
|Acenta||5.6 L/100 km||17.86 km/litre|
|Acenta+||5.6 L/100 km||17.86 km/litre|
|1.5dCi Acenta+||4.2 L/100km||23.81 km/litre|
|Tekna||6 L/100 km||16.67 km/litre|
|DIG-T Tekna 4WD||5.5 L/100 km||18.18 km/litre|
Nissan Juke Safety Features
The new Nissan Juke SUV has been upgraded to protect you and your loved ones with even more standard safety features.
- Six Standard Airbags
- Traction Control System
- Vehicle Dynamic Control
- Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake Assist (BA)
- Pedestrian Injury Reduction Features
- Active Head Restraints
Nissan Juke Dimensions
The Nissan Juke is a true crossover vehicle. The new Nissan Juke is a smooth city driver that can take you on the road less travelled with ease.
- Overall Length: 4.135mm
- Overall Width: 1.765mm
- Overall Height: 1.565mm
- Wheelbase: 2.530mm
- Ground Clearance: 180mm
Frequently Asked Nissan Juke Questions and Answers
Which Nissan Juke should I buy?Show The Answer +
Your choice of Nissan Juke will be a personal one, but in our opinion we think that the Nissan Juke Tekna with SatNav and Sunroof is an excellent buy! It is just the right combination of price, comfort features and style. Although it is not the top of the range Juke, it still has many of the features and accessories found in it, which means that you get plenty of bang for your buck. These standard features include (but are by no means limited to) 18” Alloy Wheels, a Navigation and Music Display, Nissan Driving Assistance, Auto Headlamps and Leather Seats with a Driver’s Seat Heater.
What are the variants of the Nissan Juke?Show The Answer +
The Nissan Juke in South Africa is available in 6 model variants and 3 trim levels – The Acenta, Acenta+ and the Tekna! The trim level and model variant breakdown is as follows – The 1.2 Litre Turbo Acenta, the 1.2 Litre Turbo Acenta+, the 1.5dCi Acenta+, the 1.6 Litre Turbo Tekna, 1.6 Litre Tekna with SatNav and Sunroof and the DIG-T Tekna 4WD CVT.
Which Nissan Juke model is the best?Show The Answer +
The best Nissan Juke is the one that suits your needs as well as your pocket. All of the current Juke range are exceptionally good vehicles and if maintained properly will give you many, many years of hassle free service. If however we were pressed to make a call on this we would once again go for the Juke Tekna with SatNav and Sunroof as you get a lot of additional features for a very reasonable price.
What is the top of the range Nissan Juke?Show The Answer +
The top of the range Nissan Juke is the DIG-T Tekna 4WD with Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). This outstanding vehicle comes standard with 4×4-i with Torque Vectoring, 18” Alloy Wheels, Leather Seats (with seat heater), Antibacterial CVT Shift Knob, Push Start Engine, Electronic Folding Mirrors, Rain Sensing Front Wipers and an Intelligent Key.
Is the Nissan Juke a SUV?Show The Answer +
No, the Juke is a Crossover! In fact, the Juke is a trailblazing vehicle that has helped to establish the Crossover Vehicle Class. A Crossover is also sometimes referred to as Crossover Utility Vehicle (or CUV for short). It is built on a unibody platform that combines both passenger vehicle features (such as those found in a hatchback) and Sports Utility Vehicle features.
Is the Nissan Juke a sports car?Show The Answer +
Although the Juke has some very sports car like features and a very responsive engine, it is not a sports car but a Crossover Utility Vehicle.
Is the Nissan Juke a hybrid?Show The Answer +
No it is not, however it does come with three engine options, namely the fuel friendly 1.2 litre and 1.6 litre petrol engines and the eco friendly 1.5l dCi engine. There are rumours that the next generation Nissan Juke will include a hybrid option, but this is as yet unconfirmed.
Is the Nissan Juke 4WD?Show The Answer +
Yes, there is a 4-wheel drive Juke available! This is the top of the range Juke 1.6 DIG-T Tekna 4WD CVT. We would like to add that it is indeed a very capable 4×4 vehicle, so why not pop down to one of our Group1 Nissan Showrooms and take one for a test drive.
Is the Nissan Juke AWD?Show The Answer +
No, the current Juke range included a 4-wheel drive model variant and NOT an all-wheel drive version. There are also multiple 2-wheel drive versions of the Juke also available.
Is the Nissan Juke automatic?Show The Answer +
There are 5 model variants that come standard with 6-speed manual transmissions, and one model variants (the top of the range Juke 1.6 DIG-T Tekna 4WD) that is only available with Nissan’s XTRONIC CVT automatic transmission.
Is the Nissan Juke a diesel?Show The Answer +
Yes, there is a Diesel Engine variant of the Juke available in South Africa in the 1.5dCi Acenta+. It uses a 1461cc common rail direct injection 50ppm Diesel engine. Additionally, there are 5 petrol driven variants of the Juke available.
What are the safety features in the Nissan Juke?Show The Answer +
The Juke has a very impressive list of standard safety features that include Driver, passenger, side and curtain airbags, ABS, EBD, a Brake Assist System, Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), daytime running lights, child-proof rear door locks and ISOFIX rear child seat anchors across the entire Crossover Vehicle range.
What are the engine specifications of the Nissan Juke?Show The Answer +
There are three engine types available in the Juke, namely the 1.2 litre petrol engine, the 1.5 litre Diesel engine and the 1.6 litre petrol engine. For a more detailed breakdown of the actual Juke Engine Specs please go to the engine specs section of this page. Alternatively you can also download our latest Nissan Juke Brochure.
What is the power of the Nissan JukeShow The Answer +
Depending on the engine the Maximum Power Output for the Nissan Juke is 85kW at 4,500rpm in the 1.2 litre petrol driven Juke, 81kw at 4,000rpm in the 1.5dCi Diesel driven Juke and 140kW at 5,600rpm in the 1.6 litre petrol driven Juke.
What is the Nissan Juke’s top speedShow The Answer +
The Juke 1.2 DIG-T Acenta and the Juke 1.2 DIG-T Acenta+ has a top speed of 178km/h and the Juke 1.5dCi Acenta+ has a top speed of 175km/h. The Juke 1.6 DIG-T Tekna on the other hand has a top speed of 215km/h (the fastest in the Juke range), while the Juke 1.6 DIG-T 4-wheel Drive Tekna with CVT has a top speed of 200km/h.
What is the fuel tank capacity of Nissan Juke?Show The Answer +
The fuel tank capacity for the entire Nissan Juke range is 46 litres.
How many seats does the Nissan Juke have?Show The Answer +
The Nissan Juke has seatbelts and seating for five people, two at the front (including the driver) and 3 at the back.
Is the Nissan Juke a 7 seater?Show The Answer +
No, the Juke is a 5-seater.
How many colours are available in Nissan Juke?Show The Answer +
The Juke is available in the following eye-catching colours: White, Gun Metallic, Blue Metallic Black, Fiery Red, Black, Sunlight Yellow, Bright Silver and Brilliant White.
Is abs available in the Nissan Juke?Show The Answer +
Yes, ABS comes as standard in all model variants across the entire Juke range.
Does the Nissan Juke have cruise control?Show The Answer +
Yes, the entire Juke Ranges comes equipped with Cruise Control and a Speed Limiter as standard.
Does the Nissan Juke have a spare tyre?Show The Answer +
Yes it does! The spare wheel is situated in the rear of the vehicle underneath the rear luggage area. Please be sure to reference your Juke Users Manual before removing the spare tyre, operating the jack (included with the vehicle) and changing a tyre.
What is the weight of the Nissan Juke?Show The Answer +
The weight of the Juke is model dependant and ranges between 1710kg and 1880kg.
Does the Nissan Juke have ISOFIX?Show The Answer +
Yes, all Juke model variants come with ISOFIX rear child seat anchor and child-proof rear door locks as standard.
Does the Nissan Juke have 4 doors?Show The Answer +
The Nissan Juke is a Sport Crossover Vehicle, which means it has the look of a 2-door sports car and the functionality of a 4-door thanks to the rear does with hidden handle features. It is literally a vehicle that offers its owner the best of both worlds.
Does the Nissan Juke have CVT transmission?Show The Answer +
Yes, there is a 1.6 DIG-T Petrol 4WD XTRONIC CVT model variant available to purchase at Group1 Nissan in The Western Cape, Eastern Cape and Gauteng.
Which Nissan Juke has leather seats?Show The Answer +
There are dual tone leather and PVC seats with a driver’s seat heater in the Tekna model variants.
What engine oil is best for the Nissan Juke?Show The Answer +
You will find the information regarding the best oil for your Juke in your user manual. However, depending on your engine type the correct oil will have a viscosity index of 0W, 5W, 10W or 15W. Please be sure to chat to our Group1 Nissan Service centre if you are unsure of which oil to use in your Juke.
What is the oil capacity for the Nissan Juke?Show The Answer +
The Juke has a full oil-capacity of just over 4-litres. However, this is not what you would need to put into the engine when you top it up. If your Juke is using too much oil, please bring it to one of our service centres to ensure that everything is in working order. Remember, running an engine with little or no oil can cause major damage to the working parts of your engine.
What tyres does the Nissan Juke have?Show The Answer +
Depending on the model variant, the Juke has 16” steel rims with covers, 17” alloy rims or 18” alloy rims. The Tyre types also vary from model to model and include wheel dimensions of 205/60R16, 215/55R17 and 225/45R18. Please refer to our Juke brochure to find out which rim type and wheel size is relevant to your Juke model.
What is the tyre pressure for the Nissan Juke?Show The Answer +
Please refer to the tyre pressure indication sticker on the driver’s door rim of your vehicle. If one has not been attached, or you cannot find one, please chat to one of Group1Nissan Sales or Service team for more information. As a “rule of thumb” however we recommend that you inflate your tyres to 2.3 BAR (Standard – Unladened) at the front and 2.1 BAR (Standard – Unladen) at the rear.
What is the Nissan Juke luggage capacity?Show The Answer +
The Nissan Juke has a rear luggage capacity of 422-litres across the entire range. That’s rather impressive for a Compact Crossover SUV!
What is the boot space of the Nissan Juke?Show The Answer +
The boot space is an impressive 422-litres in the Juke, which is more than most of its competitors.
What is the acceleration of the Nissan Juke?Show The Answer +
The 0–100 km/h Acceleration of the Juke is as follows: 1.2 DIG-T is 10.8 seconds, the 1.5dCi is 11.2 seconds, the 1.6 DIG-T is 7.8 seconds and 1.6 DIG-T 4WD CVT is 8.2 seconds.
What is the mileage of the Nissan Juke?Show The Answer +
The mileage of all new Juke vehicles will be low due to the fact that they would only have been driven from the manufacturing plant to the vehicle transporter that brings them to our showroom floors.
What battery does the Nissan Juke have?Show The Answer +
Please chat to one of our Nissan Service Centre Teams before attempting to replace the battery of the Nissan Juke. You can contact us at one of our showrooms in Gauteng, the Western Cape or the Eastern Cape.
What is the Nissan Juke interior like?Show The Answer +
You might be surprised to find out that the Juke interior was inspired by a motorcycle, but this does not mean that it is short on space. Rather the opposite actually, because although the dashboard stylings are reminiscent of a motorbike, the actual comfort and convenience levels are anything but Spartan! Even the entry-level Juke gets comfortable seats, remote central locking, six airbags and a basic infotainment system. Once you get to the top level Tekna however, you get the option of a sunroof as well as leather seats with a seat heater and a navigation and music service through the impressive Nissan infotainment system.
What is the Nissan Juke towing capacity?Show The Answer +
The Nissan Juke towing capacity is up to 1250 kg unbraked while all the vehicles in the range can pull an braked trailer or caravan up to 750kg.


South Ayrshire Council supported Armed Forces Day in 2015
People across South Ayrshire are being asked to come out and show their support for Armed Forces Day 2016. The Council will be raising a flag at a special ceremony on Saturday 18 June, County Buildings, Wellington Square, Ayr (Flagpole, Place St. Germain-en-Laye).
Armed Forces Day is a national campaign which takes place across the country, highlighting ceremonies and events which raise public awareness of the work the armed forces carry out both at home and abroad.
The ceremony will be attended by members of the armed services as well as cadets and is a chance to remember sacrifices past and present and to recognise their hard work delivering aid and supporting people across the world.
The event comes the week after South Ayrshire Council held a Homecoming Parade for The Royal Highland Fusiliers, 2nd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland, where 400 troops were cheered through Ayr Town Centre by large crowds.
Provost of South Ayrshire, Helen Moonie, said, "We're proud to celebrate the important work our Armed Forces do around the world and this event is a small way of recognising their dedication and support.
"2016 is a particularly poignant year given it marks the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, one of the bloodiest battles in history, something which brings back the reality of what people can face in the service of their country.
"This year our ceremony comes ahead of the Holy Fair Armed Forces Day which gives people the chance to meet and learn from these men and women first hand, which is something that I hope they'll choose to do."
The Armed Forces flag raising ceremony takes place on Saturday 18th June, at Wellington Square, Ayr (Place St. Germain-en-Laye) with guests assembling at the flagpole at 11.20am ahead of the ceremony at 11.30am.
The ceremony takes place ahead of The Holy Fair Armed Forces Day between 1-4pm, Low Green, Ayr. This features a pipe band competition, military attractions, and fun family activities, meaning people will be able to meet with Armed Forces personnel and learn about their work first hand.
You can get more information on events taking place on and before national Armed Forces Day on the 27 June by clicking on this link.


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“It Comes At Night” has some intensely personal roots for its writer and director Trey Edward Shults. The film’s genesis can be found in Shults’s sorrow following the death of his father. After ten plus years of estrangement fueled by his father’s addictions, the two reconciled on his deathbed. Shults began writing “It Comes At Night” two months later as a way to cope with his grief.
Shults’s familial connection to his film is not unlike his previous movie, 2015’s “Krisha”. In it we witness a character’s relapse and ultimate breakdown – something inspired by a real-life family incident. In “It Comes At Night” the opening scene is the emotional release point for Shults. It shows a daughter giving words of comfort to her dying disease-stricken father. Shults has stated these are the words he shared with his dad.
We quickly learn the infected man’s name is Bud (David Pendleton) and the consoling daughter is Sarah (Carmen Ejogo). The disease’s effects on Bud are obvious – nasty boils, milky eyes, pale skin, the works. Sarah’s husband Paul (Joel Edgerton) and their son Travis (Kelvin Harrison Jr.) take Bud outside, Paul shoots him and then burns the body. For the remainder of the film’s running time this disturbing mercy killing haunts this family, especially 17-year old Travis.
The film tells us very little about the epidemic, how it started, or even how its contracted. Frankly all that stuff is unimportant. Instead we are dropped into this already contaminated and chaotic world. And despite the impressions left by the trailers, the tension and suspense is drawn more from what lies within the characters than what may be lingering outside in the night.
Paul and his family live in a boarded up house deep in the forest. Their closed-off lives are shaped by survivalist protocols and justifiable paranoia. Their feelings of isolation and security are broken when their home is discovered by a man named Will (Christopher Abbott) who is seeking supplies for his family. A hesitant Paul agrees to take in Will, his wife Kim (Riley Keough), and their young son Andrew (Griffin Robert Faulkner). For a time a sense of social normalcy returns, but ultimately the human responses to fear and anxiety are too much to shake.
It would be easy to see this as a conventional horror film – a deadly virus, a cabin in the woods, a spooky red door at the end of a hall, and the ominous title. But there is a surprising psychological depth that transcends any genre expectations. There are a handful of jump scares and the shadowy claustrophobic setting is indeed creepy. But the film’s true intensity comes from its cliché-free handling of the inner demons gnawing away at these characters.
“It Comes At Night” is many things. It’s an unconventional horror picture. It’s a deep emotional treatment of loss. It’s a troubling, unorthodox coming-of-age story. The cool thing is how well Trey Shults packages all these things together without an ounce of conflict. It is a meticulously paced and tightly focused story that does a good job utilizing its stellar cast. It is unshakably bleak – maybe too much so for some, but if you can get in tune with its unique rhythm and are willing to dig deeper under it’s surface, you’ll find more to this film than the trailers would have you believe.
VERDICT – 4 STARS
Very different from how it was sold and even the title. A great little film that gets so much out of the premise and performances. The conclusion is sad beyond most of our abilities to relate to.
Well said. It’s definitely a MUCH different film than advertised.
I have this film in a list of films that is available at my local library. I hope to watch it in October like a lot of other horror films.
Definitely give it a look. It’s not a traditional horror picture as the trailer would have you believe. And that’s actually a strength.
Oh wow, I didn’t know the background behind this movie so that was fascinating to read. This one’s on my watchlist so I’ll be getting round to it soon I hope!
For sure. The story behind it really adds some depth to the film’s message. Hope you get to see it soon.
Glad to see you enjoyed this one. I liked it well enough, but thought that it felt a little empty when all was said and done at the end of it, though I was engaged throughout and the movie was great to look at.
I really did. For me it delved into a few more themes than I was expecting. And I thought the human element played out well.
Are you gonna see Spider-Man: Far From Home?
Oh yes. For sure.


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I have never had the opportunity to work with web services but find the technology very intriguing. Are web services of really worth when it comes to B2B or do other situations call for its practical usage?
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Not just B2B but also B2C and even C2C. The key is that the communicating parties are independent of each other. What I mean is that if the implementation of one side can be dictated by the other, the universal interoperability of web services protocols doesn't have that much value anymore. However, if performance is not the most important factor, web services are a solid option in those cases as well.
Actually, we find the largest market for Web services to be in internal application integration. Most companies have both MS and Java technologies deployed internally, and being able to allow these two types of applications to talk to each other is immensely valuable. Kyle
Well, if you've got a bunch of "legacy" that you don't want to migrate, I guess that still counts as "not being able to dictate the other side". Also, if there's a foreseeable need to switch platforms, going web services is a safe move even though you would have the possibility to have every integrating system running on the same platform today.
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Thanks guys. My questioning was in view to what Kyle brought forth. There was a recent discussion in our company about whether to give web based front end to in-house users or desing a new VB system. I proposed making use of web services and leaving all the business logic in Java and then have a VB front end using the Java web services. Just wanted to check whether that was an appropriate usage.
Using web services is probably an ideal way to publish the interfaces of existing components in a company that produces software on a regular basis. It is a way to make results available from previous projects which improves quality and reduces development time. The approach shows great promise.
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Originally posted by Faisal Khan: Thanks guys. My questioning was in view to what Kyle brought forth. There was a recent discussion in our company about whether to give web based front end to in-house users or desing a new VB system. I proposed making use of web services and leaving all the business logic in Java and then have a VB front end using the Java web services. Just wanted to check whether that was an appropriate usage.
I have to agree, people shouldn't lock Web Services into B2B scenarios. The "need" for service-oriented architectures go well beyond B2B. In most cases the need is along the lines of "integration", "future proofing", "opening up interfaces", etc... These tasks apply to just about every part of the computing industry (b2b, storage management apps, integration paradigms, etc...). In all cases, being pragmattic about the application and expectations from Web Services is a good idea though...they are not a magic bullet for all problems...just because you produce a web service doesn't mean everyone will want to use your web service...that's where standards and pragmattic interface planning come into play.
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Published in The Bookends Review, September 2018.
"It is too hot for a sweater, but I can’t reach the clasp on the back of my dress to close it; so fuck it, I’m wearing a sweater. I try to tell myself that drinking more gin and tonics will keep me cool and not make me look like a lush at a baby shower. I shuffle in my seat and sip my drink...”
To Make it as a writer, i needed to start calling myself one - essay
Published in Reel Honey, June 2018.
"A blank page. The pulse of the cursor as I wait for the words to form. Me, staring back at the bright white document, gleeful and filled with anticipation. My fingers begin to tap on the keys; they take on a life of their own as the story unfolds…”
TORONTO LIFE - MEMOIR
Published in Toronto Life Magazine, January 2015.
"I grew up the product of a no-strings arrangement: in 1986, my mom found herself single, in her mid-30s and wanting to have a baby. She decided she’d raise a child on her own, and asked a co-worker if he’d help her conceive; they did it the old-fashioned way…”


February 20, 2017
Including unreleased material.
A 12-inch compilation, titled Y Pants, will collect songs from downtown NYC band’s debut 7-inch EP on 99 Records as well as two songs never before issued on vinyl.
A number of the tracks are produced by Glenn Branca who turned 99 Records boss Ed Bahlman on to the all-female trio and encouraged him to release their debut record. Hear ‘Off The Hook’, a bouncy singalong about a woman’s phone problems, below.
“Y Pants had discovered a way of making music in a rock band format while integrating a unique art/performance element that toyed around with the concept of scale.
“It was an unusual sight: grown women playing tiny instruments and still using big amplifiers and effects,” writes Tim Ross in his definitive history of 99 Records.


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This is may be one of the most eye opening 6 min video you can ever watch. It’s a part of a film called “Samsara”. In this video you will see how we as human beings have gone really really wrong and bad in our food consumption and our treatment of animals. whether your an animal lover or not this video will indeed break your heart. However, we should watch it to see how the filmmakers broke our hearts with their brilliant techniques, which eventually led many people to wake up and change their lifestyles. The filmmakers used the slow and fast motion shots to give a certain mood in this piece that says” we kill animals in a cold heart and we eat them very fast. The music played a big role here in the theme where it’s kind of scary and sad at the same time. Also, the closing shot was brilliant because of the sound design, which is exactly what Wes told us in class that you should totally stop the music at some point to grab the audience’s attention for the coming shot.
The producers of Samsara say: “This clip represents only 6 minutes from a 100 minute long film, which was photographed in 25 countries and explores many other diverse aspects of the human experience”
SAMSARA food sequence from Baraka & Samsara on Vimeo.
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December 5, 2013 by email@example.com
The chance to see a new Frederick Wiseman documentary is coming soon, so I wanted to post the trailer for the film. At 83, he is one of the masters of direct cinema who is still alive and producing new work. This is around the 80th film he has made as well so they guy has been busy. He is also probably one of the only filmmakers that can get 4 hour long documentary films released.
The trailer appears fairly straightforward: What makes Berkeley an important and lasting institution and how can they continue it as public funds are divested from public institutions? Fredrick Wiseman being the filmmaker that he is will have captured many everyday situations that will reveal the answers to these questions. I look forward to seeing if they are less straightforward. It’s a film about an institution, and so far we only hear from the loftier figures. These people appear or come across as presidents and administrators. An institution is made up of many levels though. What will the interactions between students and between teachers reveal about the organization and how will their perspectives and interactions compliment or complicate the vision of the administrators?
Wiseman has always said that he makes films about institutions. Its the interactions between people at different levels of a hierarchical organization that drive the drama in his films.
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The Feisty Forager: Ramps
March Madness — Day 8
Perhaps Appalachia’s signature ingredient, ramps (Allium tricoccum), also known as ramsons, or wild leeks, have been touted as the holy grail of wild edibles. Akin to garlic in flavor and heat, they taste like the woods, intensely green and almost earthy.
While much controversy abounds about how to harvest sustainably, if you have your own patch and it has had a few years to get going, you can eat with abandon, as this bulb is truly rampant in its growing power. If it makes you feel better, or if the patch is just getting on its legs, you can cut partway down the bulb with a sharp kitchen knife, leaving the root intact.
I simply harvest selectively, leaving more than I take, and thinning them out much as you would a thick clump of daffodil bulbs that need to be divided every so often in order to keep them flowering.
Once you get them to your kitchen, you’ll want to run cold water over them, and remove the fleshy outer covering that encircles the bulb. If you have a lot of ramps a garden hose is the best tool to use, as the water pressure peels back this layer with no effort.
Eat the entire plant, both bulb and green, slicing finely and sautéing with eggs or potatoes, or all by themselves as a garnish to meats, soups, pasta, or salads. Pickle them and use them to garnish a bloody mary, or eat along with a mess of green beans or collard greens. Try ramp bread, ramp quiche, ramp pesto and ramped-up deviled eggs. The possibilities are endless.
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President Joe Biden is reportedly preparing to follow up with his controversial COVID-19 stimulus bill with his plan for the “first major federal tax hike” in nearly three decades.
“Unlike the $1.9 trillion Covid-19 stimulus act, the next initiative, which is expected to be even bigger, won’t rely just on government debt as a funding source,” Bloomberg News reported. “While it’s been increasingly clear that tax hikes will be a component — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has said at least part of the next bill will have to be paid for, and pointed to higher rates — key advisers are now making preparations for a package of measures that could include an increase in both the corporate tax rate and the individual rate for high earners.”
“His whole outlook has always been that Americans believe tax policy needs to be fair, and he has viewed all of his policy options through that lens,” Sarah Bianchi, head of U.S. public policy at Evercore ISI and a former economic aide to Biden, told Bloomberg News. “That is why the focus is on addressing the unequal treatment between work and wealth.”
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Economist Lawrence Summers, who previously served as undersecretary in the Treasury Department, warned that Biden’s coronavirus stimulus package could cause a serious inflation boom as soon as this year, saying that Biden’s stimulus “is three times as large as the projected shortfall” and “relative to the size of the gap being addressed, it is six times as large.”
“Given the commitments the Fed has made, administration officials’ dismissal of even the possibility of inflation, and the difficulties in mobilizing congressional support for tax increases or spending cuts, there is the risk of inflation expectations rising sharply,” Summers wrote. “Stimulus measures of the magnitude contemplated are steps into the unknown. For credibility, they need to be accompanied by clear statements that the consequences will be monitored closely and, if necessary, there will be the capacity and will to adjust policy quickly.”
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Arrive at Bandarnaike International Airport. You will get assistance from the hotel authority to drive back to your respective hotel. The capital city of Colombo will captivate your visual sight with its picturesque landscapes, wildlife and magnificent fortress. Enjoy you evening by hopping at the local shop.
After delicious local breakfast take a tour to Kelaniya Raja MahaVihara, Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple, Viharamahadevi Park, Mount Lavinia Beach, Temple of Sri Kailawasanathan Swami Devasthanam Kovil, Town Hall, Independence Memorial Hall, Cinnamon garden. After a tiring day go back to your hotel for a peaceful night.
Your next destination Yala can be reached by driving. After reaching, take a tour to the famous jeep safari. Drive to Yala national park is another wildlife experience for you. You can witness the existence of many species in the wide grassland and the lagoons bordering Indian Ocean. Get back to the hotel for overnight stay.
After finishing your breakfast start your day for the next destination Bentota. After taking rest, go for visiting KandeViharaya, Sri KalyanramaMahaViharaya, Brief Garden and Bentota beach. After this exotic tour get back to the hotel for the last phase of your journey.
After the breakfast, you will be driving back to Colombo. It is 1hr 30 minute drive. You will be boarding flight back to your home. This 5 days tour package of Sri Lanka vacation has been planned in such a way that it gives you an opportunity to look at the exotic side of the country.

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Musk’s plan to make electric cars affordable now seems to be on track.
During a site visit, Tesla CEO(chief executive officer) Elon Musk has outlined plans to manufacture a car valued at 25,000 euros at Tesla’s factory near Berlin. The timeline for the start of production has not been specified. Tesla saw its shares rise by 3% in the U.S. pre-market trading.
This move is seen as Tesla’s bid for mass adoption of its electric vehicles (EVs), countering the high prices and interest rates that have been a barrier in Europe and the U.S. The average price of an EV in Europe during the first half of 2023 exceeded 65,000 euros, contrasted with China’s average of just over 31,000 euros.
Additionally, during his visit to the Gruenheide plant, Musk thanked employees for their dedication and disclosed the plan to build the budget-friendly car there. This German facility currently produces the Model Y, Europe’s top EV in sales.
Plans are also underway to expand the plant’s output to 1 million vehicles annually, although Tesla has not updated its production figures at the site since announcing a production rate of 5,000 vehicles per week in March. The expansion is subject to approval from local authorities, who are assessing the environmental compliance of Tesla’s plans.
Despite postponing plans for a more cost-effective EV in 2022 due to technological hurdles, Tesla has been reportedly nearing a production innovation that could substantially expedite manufacturing and cut costs.
Tesla’s goal to deliver 20 million vehicles by 2030 heavily relies on tapping into the mass market, distinguishing its strategy from that of competitors like Volkswagen, who are prioritizing profit margins over delivery targets during the EV transition.
In terms of employee benefits, Tesla has announced a 4% wage increase for all staff starting in November, with production workers receiving an additional annual bonus of 2,500 euros from February 2024.
This increase translates to an 18% raise over the next 1-1/2 years, contrasting with the German union IG Metall’s report that Tesla’s wages were around 20% lower than other car manufacturers under collective bargaining agreements in 2022.


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This study describes the application of benchtop and portable Raman spectroscopy for the in situ detection of cocaine hydrochloride in clothing impregnated with the drug. Raman spectra were obtained from a set of undyed natural and synthetic fibres and dyed textiles impregnated with the drug. The spectra were collected using three Raman spectrometers: one benchtop dispersive spectrometer coupled to a fibre-optic probe and two portable spectrometers. Despite the presence of some spectral bands arising from the natural and synthetic polymer and dyed textiles, the drug could be identified by its characteristic Raman bands. High-quality spectra of the drug could be acquired in situ within seconds and without any sample preparation or alteration of the evidential material. A field-portable Raman spectrometer is a reliable technique that can be used by emergency response teams to rapidly identify unknown samples. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.


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If you haven’t heard of rising rap star SYM, then get ready to hear the name more often as we head into 2021. Coined the Princess of UK Rap, she struck gold upon the release of videos like “Talk My Sh!t” and “No Doubt (Freestyle),” which caught the eyes and ears of many.
Since then, the London-based artist has shown no signs of slowing down, attracting a wider audience with every release as she showcases her growth as an artist through a unique blend of swagger and raunchy rap lyrics. SYM is poised to be yet another pillar in the UK’s growing music scene, where women alike are dominating the industry.
In our latest interview, we sat down with the UK’s youngest in charge, SYM, about breaking boundaries down in the music industry, her catalog, and new material amongst other things. Check out our conversation below.
Walk me through your childhood, what was it like growing up?
My childhood was really fun looking back it. I was always into creative stuff and I always wanted to do music, or just something involving the creative side of the world. Growing up was really good. I just love listening to my favorite artists, R&B artists and hip-hop artists.
Starting from the beginning, how did you get into doing music and what made you start taking it seriously?
So I always into music since I was a kid. I used to write raps and songs at like eleven or twelve. But due to religious reasons, family reasons, I had stopped. But then I got back into at 18. I started taking it seriously around 2018 or ’19.
Obviously coming from an Islamic background is pretty unique itself, were your parents pretty accepting of your choice to pursue music?
It’s not really my family’s main career path they wanted me to take. But my mom knows I’m really passionate about music so she’s not necessarily supportive, but she’s lie “do your thing, I know this is your passion so do your thing.”
With such a diverse range of influences, how would you define your sound?
My influences are really diverse. I love old-school hip hop, then I love R&B, then I love my 2016 SoundCloud kind-of mumble rap shit. I also listen to heavy metal. I love all types of music, just with each song, it’s like a different vibe. With each song I make, it’s influenced by a bunch of influences that I have. So if I make a song this week it’s going to be this type of vibe and next week it’s going to be a 90s type of vibe. I want to be able to have a variety of different sounds on my mixtape because I’m inspired by several different artists.
How does it feel to be at the forefront of the UK’s rap genre alongside many other talented ladies?
I feel like I’m not at the forefront yet. I feel like people still sleep on me but that’s going to be over soon though. It feels really good though because I can tell that my future’s going to be very bright for UK female rap. And it’s only just begun. There are so many of us that are in different sounds, looks, and vision. So I’m excited to show the world my own unique style.
You’ve just released a new video “Hardest” – could you tell us more about the track and the inspiration behind it?
So I was literally just chilling when I made [“Hardest”]. I love the beat, something about the simplicity of the beat. I really love simple beats. I just felt like I was that bitch that day, I was so motivated. I was like let me go in and be braggadocios as hell. That song is very like Megan Thee Stallion and Playboi Carti in one. Yeah, I love that song.
You have a really unique sense of style too. How important is it to you to use fashion as a vehicle for self-expression?
When it comes to fashion, I feel like I haven’t shown the world my real style. I used ot be like an alternative girl when I was like 16, 17. I used to love wearing black, goth boots, and all of that. Now I’m in my pink phase, I love all pink. But I show the world even more of my style. I’m going to wait until 2021 because that’s going to be my year. I feel like everything is going to fully come together then; my vision, my look, my fashion. I’m excited because I have an EP coming out next year as well.
In terms of the future, what can your fans expect to see from you in the forthcoming year?
So next year, I’m going to be going ham. This year was like my development year, helping my self write and learning the basics. ’21 and ’22 is when I want to go off. I want people to know I’m here now. I’m dropping an EP next year and loads of music videos. I’m excited because I feel like it’s something the UK has never seen.
If you enjoyed our chat with SYM, check out our interview with R&B duo Dylan and Dakota.


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