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Saturday Matinee 006: It Happened Here
Here's another forgotten film that needs to be remembered, It Happened Here. It was made in the 1950s and 60s in England by two, essentially, kids, Kevin Brownlow and Andrew Mollo, as a labor of love. Black and white, their eight years' effort runs about an hour and a half.
You would never know it was done by amateurs as it's thoroughly professional. You particularly would be hard pressed to believe the $20,000 estimated budget.
The story: It is late 1944. The Germans conquered England rapidly in 1940, but now are under pressure by a last ditch Russian offensive in the East. With the best of the Germans withdrawn to fight the Bolshevist hordes, most of the troops remaining to occupy Britain are actually British turncoats and collaborators — of whom there is no short supply. Meanwhile, increasing partisan activity has made life uneasy for the Germans and their collaborators, even as they implement their plans for racial "hygiene".
The central character is a nurse, Pauline Murray. She's middle-aged, practical, a bit of an Everywoman, whose husband died in the war. She personifies sturdy British working-class values. Staunchly apolitical, she wants to stay out of everything, but her county is being evacuated to give the SS a free hand to deal with the partisans. She and her friends miss the last evacuation truck and go back to their house, only to wind up in a crossfire between partisans and Germans. The scene is well shot and edited and definitely gives you a sense of the chaos of a night firefight. The Partisans kill the Germans, but also all her friends — women and children. She goes to London only to find that in the new order, a nurse can only work by joining the collaborator Immediate Action party.
Brownlow and Mollo hit the high notes of the Immediate Action party perfectly — it is exactly like the collaborator parties elsewhere in Europe, such as Quisling's Nasjonalsamling (NS) in Norway. The recruits must not only understand nursing, but they must be on board with the national-socialist aspects of the organization. The political indoctrination and gothic ceremonies are part of it; so is the long Q&A with an Immediate Action ideologist. This character is so convincing that you begin to believe he is a real Nazi. Turns out he is, he was head of the British Nazi Party at the time the film was being made, and they just dressed him up and let him spout off! That's taking the Stanislavsky Method to the next level.
Pauline circulates beyond the Nazis, or tries to. She has other friends, a doctor and his wife who turn out to have partisan sympathies. Many things happen and everyone in the faces a bunch of unpleasant options. Bad things happen to good people. Bad things come to happen to bad people in turn. It desn't balance out, rather like real life that way. You see an incredible range of bad people, all perfectly believable (no scenery-chewing Nazis. Worse: reasonable, rational, Nazis). The moral choices they make define them. I don't want to say any more, because some of you will want to get this (it's available from Netflix and Amazon).
This is an absolutely brilliant film. The idea of alternate history wasn't as well established as it is now, but to me the brilliant part of this is telling most of the story from the collaborators' point of view.
And despite the fact that it was made for next to nothing, the German uniforms, weapons, vehicles, etc. are quite good. All the propaganda posters are spot-on. An absolutely brilliant film.
You can see the first few minutes of it here on YouTube.
Where do we find off-the-beaten-track films like this? Often, we hear recommendations from other war-movie buffs, or follow a trail on the web. In this case, it was a reference another movie's page on IMDB that produced the Google Reflex. A commenter panned the movie in question and said, "what you want is It Happened Here." A chorus of other commenters joined in, praising one detail or other of the film, and Brownlow and Mollo (both of whom went on to great success). Mollo, I think, is the guy you go to for military advice and warlike props in the UK. Brownlow has written a book about the making of the film… they started in their teens and it took them eight years.
For a zero-budget film, it doesn't feel that way. The initial night firefight is chilling and effective (as mentioned). The arms and equipment of both the Germans and collaborators on the one hand, and the partisans on the other, are exactly correct.
They use music very effectively. The Germans are always playing oompah music and singing as they march (and if you've spent any time around the regular Bundeswehr, this hasn't changed). You reach the point where happy singing Germans marching by creep you out, just like Brownlow and Mollo intended. The low budget does have an effect, however, on the sound, which is only fair (and that's the average — it is poor in some scenes, unfortunately).
Buying this from Amazon is not quite the same as buying some new release. Amazon has the listing, and the fulfillment is up to various individual sellers registered there.We never had a problem until recently, when a DVD copy of Operation Thunderbolt turned out to be an Israeli copy which is in Region 2, PAL. (Regions are an annoyance Hollywood attaches to DVDs to encourage people to buy pirated versions instead). We had no problem with the It Happened Here DVD, but it was expensive, and it is in a TV aspect ratio.
There have been several similarly-themed films and novels since, but none is as good as It Happened Here. It has a bit of the moral ambiguity of GW, but it's not hammered into you like Hollywood does it.
We think that having to film to a tight, tight budget can inspire creativity. The greatest creations in history have been made under rigid, formulaic constraints. Think of Bach's Brandenburg Concertos, Mozart's symphonies, the Beatles' three-minute pop songs, Petrarch's sonnets or the war poetry of World War I. Leonardo and Rembrandt did not have a free hand, they were hired to paint specific things. This may be why their art sucks much less than the unconstrained art made by self-indulgent artists today. It may be part of why It Happened Here is one of the best war movies — and best underground/resistance movies, even though it is told from the viewpoint of a reluctant collaborator — ever made.
This entry was posted in Book and Film Reviews, Unconventional Warfare on February 11, 2012 by Hognose.
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Remembering John Burningham
The much-loved writer and artist, who created over 70 books published around the world, passed away on Friday (4 January).
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With much sadness, the family of John Burningham, author and illustrator of countless much-loved children's books including Mr Gumpy's Outing, Avocado Baby and Borka, confirm that he passed away on Friday 4 January, aged 82.
He is survived by his wife, the illustrator Helen Oxenbury, their children Lucy, Bill and Emily, and seven grandchildren.
John was born on 27 April, 1936, in Surrey, and in his youth attended various progressive schools including Summerhill. He was awarded his School Certificate in English Literature, but failed other subjects, including Art. John registered as a Conscientious Objector in 1954 and spent two years doing Alternative Military Service before beginning a course in Design and Illustration at the Central School of Arts. There he met Helen Oxenbury, who was studying Theatre Design. John travelled widely, designed iconic posters for London Transport and taught Illustration part-time before publishing his first picture book, Borka, the Adventure of a Goose With No Feathers, with Jonathan Cape in 1963, winning the Kate Greenaway Medal for Illustration. This began an unbroken life of picture-book creation – John then went on to create over 70 books published in many countries around the world.
Part of a generation of illustrators who revolutionised the picture-book world, John's career was filled with exploration, innovation and irreverence. He illustrated Ian Fleming's Chitty Chitty Bang Bang in 1964, and in 1970 introduced the world to Mr Gumpy in Mr Gumpy's Outing, his second Kate Greenaway Medal-winner. In 1972, after having completed his own 80-day circumnavigation of the globe, his work on the centenary edition of Around in the World in Eighty Days was published. In the coming years he was awarded the New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book of the Year Award twice, the Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis and the Kurt Maschler Award, among many global accolades and critical acclaim.
John's books include the ground-breaking depiction of bereavement, Granpa, the game-like Would You Rather (which he revisited in 2018 with More Would You Rather), and the empowering favourite, Avocado Baby. And in 2010, John and Helen also collaborated on a picture book together, There's Going to be a Baby, published by Walker Books. John's books have also been variously adapted as shadow puppet theatre, animations and stage plays.
In 2018, John was awarded the Booktrust Lifetime Achievement Award, which Helen won at the same time. On receiving the award, John commented:
"I'm incredibly grateful to be given an award for a lifetime of work. I'm so very flattered when I hear people now say they love my books and that something I did 50 years ago still works and is enjoyed by their family."
John's influence on the children's book world has been reflected in the outpouring of love and admiration for him throughout his career, when honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award, and when news of his death was announced. In John's self-penned retrospective, John Burningham: Behind the Scenes, Maurice Sendak's foreword captured the thoughts of many envious admirers: "Your work, John, is stunning, luscious, sexy, hilarious and mysterious and frequently just plain nuts."
With grandchild Hattie
John's final picture book, Mr Gumpy's Rhino, will be published this August by Jonathan Cape, an imprint of Penguin Random House Children's. In his own words: "I've just finished a book recently which I probably wrote 40 years ago! It's about a rhinoceros whose parents have been killed. How do you put that across to small children? It's months of thought of how to do it. And it's a Mr Gumpy book, so I've resurrected Mr Gumpy in Africa for this story."
The family say, "We feel we've lost a truly wonderful and original husband, father and grandfather, who inspired us, surprised us, and exasperated us in equal measure."
Helen Oxenbury, John's wife of 54 years, says, "John was a gargantuan character who played a huge part in my life and in the lives of our children and grandchildren, as he did in the lives of children all over the world, with his wonderful stories and his insight into a child's mind. I don't know what I would have done if I hadn't met John. He's guided me, influenced me and inspired me my entire life."
Francesca Dow, Managing Director of Penguin Random House Children's says, "John was a true original, a picture-book pioneer and an endlessly inventive creator of stories that could be by turns hilarious and comforting, shocking and playful. He never spoke down to children, always treating them with the utmost respect.
Jonathan Cape published his debut, the Kate Greenaway medal-winning Borka in 1963, and ever since then we have been the proud publishers of his truly special picture books, including last year's marvellous sequel to the classic Would You Rather and the forthcoming Mr Gumpy's Rhino, where John revisits one of his most beloved characters.
It was wonderful to celebrate with John last spring when he was awarded the Booktrust Lifetime Achievement Award at the same time that his wife, Helen Oxenbury, was honoured. This was a fitting recognition of his sparkling career, which spanned well over fifty years and saw him win numerous awards around the world, including two Greenaway medals, the New York Times Best Illustrated Award and the Kurt Maschler Award. This was a wonderful moment in which John's peers came together to express their admiration for a truly innovative and influential creator.
John will be much missed by his publishing family here at Penguin Random House, and our thoughts and very best wishes are with Helen and his family."
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His & Hers Review
So there is always two sides to a story, but only one of them can be the truth. Anna Andrews is a TV journalist assigned to cover a murder in her hometown. DCI Jack Harper is the assigned detective on the case. Both of them are familiar with the victim and both could be a suspect in her murder.
I really enjoyed this thriller filled with unlikeable characters and a well built mystery. The idea of this book using two different stories to tell the same story in a thriller is so great and was really beneficial to the novel. The different perspectives allowed the mystery to continue on in a fresh new way.
Anna is such an interesting character. The story starts where she is going to start her job as a TV news presenter where it is suddenly taken from her right before she is going to go on TV. I was pissed for her and I started rooting for her right then. She actually reminded me of the main character from Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn because she is so hesitant to go back to her hometown. I was expecting it to be similar where there is a creepy little town; however, the town seemed completely normal. She is determined to get to her story and I really admire the tenacity she shows for her job, but it was so sad to think that was all she had. Before the story's start, we are told she has suffered a grave loss and the fact she is still standing is an inspiration to us all.
The detectives assigned to the case were Jack, the other story's perspective, and his partner. I unfortunately forgot her name because she is kind of a boring character. Jack is just a mess honestly. He should definitely not be a policeman, let alone a detective. He just misses so many connections and his know-it-all partner is constantly pointing them out for him. He's also frankly kind of gross. I just imagine a man with a wrinkled suit and the smell of cigarettes. Despite his appearance, he was an extremely thoughtful and sweet man concerning the people he cares for. The way he took care of Anna's mother made me really like him in the end.
His partner really grossed me out. She reminded of a perky cheerleader that was trying to impress and woo her teacher. It honestly made me feel uncomfortable about how much she cared about what he thought. I also did not buy that story when she had Jack come over just for a friendly dinner. She made this wonderful meal and spent the entire night flirting with him. Girl, just be honest, it's obvious and it's making us all uncomfortable!
Telling the mystery with two very different perspectives was so intriguing to me because we get to view the case in multiple angles and see things that we may not have noticed from the other perspective. I also felt that you saw characters from different perspectives so one chapter you wouldn't suspect somebody, but by the next chapter you had a new one! I also felt that each chapter ended on a mini cliffhanger which gave the reader an urgency to keep reading.
I also really liked the mystery itself! I just love the idea of getting vengeance on the mean girls from high school! I felt so bad for high school Anna, but also could understand the guilt she suffered. Her urgency to impress her new friends clouded her judgment and honestly what teenager is going to think about how they would feel about their actions in the future. I was also intrigued, but deeply disturbed by her relationship with her childhood friend. She talked about it in a childlike way, like she still, as an adult, doesn't understand what it was.
The only thing that I struggled with was the italicized sections in the novel. I still don't understand who the voice was for those scenes!!! Was it the murderer or is it different characters to keep you guessing. I wish the author had more connections to the characters that could slowly be revealed.
Overall, this book was a very thrilling read with a perfect length to keep you reading!
My Book Rating
5/5 Book World
5/5 Surprise
5/5 Plot
5/5 Characters
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This is the 2019 Gemini love horoscope. With Jupiter transiting the seventh astrological house for eleven months, this is good news for Gemini's relationships. HERE is 2019 Gemini money Horoscope.
If you are single, there are great chances to find your partner, between January 1st and April 10th, then between August 11th and December 2nd. Go to concerts, exhibitions, any kind of art and sport events! There are the best chances to meet someone. Increase your confidence and talk to anyone you feel attracted – this will increase your chances to find the ideal partner.
If you are already committed, this is the best time to take your relationship to the next level. For each couple, this new level means something else, according to their common past and to their wishes: for some of them, the next step is engagement, marriage or just moving together; for other, is about pregnancy or adoption. But one thing is clear: you will enjoy increased harmony in all your relationships.
Do you feel safe letting yourself be vulnerable with this person?
Does this relationship encourage you to think beyond the immediate?
Do you think about your partner a lot when you're not together?
Are you both happy with what's happening in the bedroom?
Do you get each other's feeling without the need to say anything?
Are you a better person than you was before the relationship began?
These are honest questions, offer them sincere answers!
When Jupiter is retrograde, it may be difficult, for some Geminis, to maintain balance in their relationship. Feeling like you are giving more than your partner is bad news for a relationship. Neither feeling that you are receiving more than your partner, even if, at the beginning, this second situation may seem more comfortable. Once the balance between give and take is broken, difficulties arise.
In order to avoid this, you and your partner need, in the first place, to make time for each other. Next time when you neglect him/her and you prefer spending time with your friends or working after hours, be mindful of your spouse's importance to you! I bet he or she is more important than drinking beer with friends or making your boss happy. You need to know how and when to say no to your friends and bosses, and, instead, to say yes to your partner.
With Saturn retrograde in the eighth astrological house, there is a risk of money causing problems in Geminis' relationships. There are many financial challenges for each couple, starting with the classical question: should you manage money jointly or separately? Each of you had to answer for his own relationship, according to his own experience and his own understanding of what a healthy financial relationship means.
not talking about money. Maybe it was rude to talk about money when you were to complete strangers or at the very beginning of your relationship. But, after you move in together, this is a must.
lying about money. For some couples, it is ok to decide that they want to manage money separately. But that doesn't mean that it is ok to hide money from your spouse. You cannot love without trusting a person. Financial infidelity us cheating, just like any other kind of infidelity.
envy or jealousy about money. the ancient Greek tragedian Aeschylus said that "It is in the character of very few men to honour without envy a friend who has prospered". But, in a relationship, things have to be different: Honour your partner, when he/she prospers!
This is a transit that will influence Geminis especially next year, in 2020. But it all begins in December 2019. Having Jupiter in the astrological house of intimacy, deeper levels of intimacy can be and will be experienced by Geminis. You'll find out more about this, next year.
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Strong U.S. Retail Sales Growth Buoys Dollar
By RTTNews Staff Writer ✉ | Published: 6/14/2019 9:33 AM ET
The U.S. dollar was notably higher against its major opponents in the European session on Friday, as a data showed that nation's retail sales growth improved in May, reducing some of fears about a slowdown in economic growth.
Data from the Commerce Department showed that retail sales climbed by 0.5 percent in May after rising by an upwardly revised 0.3 percent in April.
Economists had expected retail sales to increase by 0.6 percent compared to the 0.2 percent drop originally reported for the previous month.
Excluding a rebound in sales by motor vehicle and parts dealers, retail sales still rose by 0.5 percent in May, matching the upwardly revised increase in April.
Ex-auto sales had been expected to rise by 0.3 percent compared to the 0.1 percent uptick originally reported for the previous month.
Investors await a two-day policy meeting by the Federal Reserve next week, which warp up with a decision on Wednesday.
The press conference by Fed Chair Jerome Powell is likely to grab attention for clues about rate cut amid slowing global growth due to rising trade tensions with China.
The currency was steady against its major counterparts in the Asian session.
The greenback advanced to 1.2624 against the pound, its biggest since June 3. The greenback may test resistance around the 1.24 level, if it rises again.
The greenback that ended Thursday's trading at 1.1276 against the euro spiked up to an 8-day high of 1.1240. The currency is seen finding resistance around the 1.10 region.
Data from Destatis showed that Germany's wholesale price inflation slowed in May after accelerating in April.
Wholesale prices advanced 1.6 percent year-on-year in May, slower than the April's 2.1 percent increase.
Having dropped to a session's low of 108.16 against the yen at 3:30 am ET, the greenback reversed direction and rose to 108.45. The greenback is poised to find resistance around the 111.00 region.
Final data from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry showed that Japan's industrial production grew moderately in April, as initially estimated.
Industrial production rose 0.6 percent month-on-month in April, in line with estimate, reversing a 0.6 percent fall in March.
The U.S. currency firmed to an 11-day high of 0.9979 against the franc, up from Thursday's closing value of 0.9938. The greenback is likely to find resistance around the 1.01 region.
The greenback appreciated to a 2-week high of 0.6513 against the kiwi and a 3-week high of 0.6884 against the aussie, compared to yesterday's closing values of 0.6567 and 0.6915, respectively. On the upside, 0.64 and 0.67 are likely seen as the next resistance levels for the greenback against the kiwi and the aussie, respectively.
The American unit reached as high as 1.3355 against the loonie, setting a weekly high. At yesterday's close, the pair was worth 1.3326. Should the greenback rises further, 1.35 is likely seen as its next resistance level.
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A federal district judge in Washington struck down most of the key provisions of three executive orders that President Trump signed in late May that would have made it easier to fire federal employees.
The ruling, issued early Saturday, is a blow to Republican efforts to rein in public-sector labor unions, which states like Wisconsin have aggressively curtailed in recent years. In June, the Supreme Court dealt public-sector unions a major blow by ending mandatory union fees for government workers nationwide. (Federal workers were already exempt from paying such fees.)
The ruling is the latest in a series of legal setbacks for the administration, which has suffered losses in court in its efforts to wield executive authority to press its agenda on immigration, voting and the environment.
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Grab the bottle
The International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) created a new video titled "Bottled Water – Small Water Use With Big Health Benefits," which highlights bottled water's increasing role in water consumption and sustainability. According to the video, bottled water has helped consumers choose to drink more water because it presents it in a convenient format. In fact, 40 percent of all water servings come in the form of bottled water, the IBWA says. In addition, by switching to bottled water from soft drinks, Americans save 300 billion calories and 6.4 billion gallons of water each year. This is because bottled water is an efficient water user, consuming less than 0.004 percent of all of the water in the United States, the IBWA explains.
Making the team
Hood River Distillers Inc.'s Pendleton Whisky and Sinfire Cinnamon Whisky brands have been drafted as official partners of the Portland Trail Blazers. The new partnership comes with some perks for the brands, including a Pendleton Whisky branded lounge at the west club level of the Moda Center, the NBA team's home arena. In addition, all Hood River Distillers products will be poured at the Moda Center, with Sinfire Cinnamon Whisky being the preferred cinnamon whisky for the venue. Off the court, the official partner brands also have rights to use the team's logo for promotional and point-of-purchase items.
An indulgent pairing
Premium chocolatier Lindt USA spent a year collaborating with J. Lohr Estates to create a dark chocolate suitable for pairing with the company's J. Lohr Estates Riverstone Chardonnay wine. The resulting Excellence Pineapple dark chocolate bar features a blend of pineapple and caramelized hazelnut pieces. When paired with the aromas of pear, pineapple and toasted hazelnut featured in the Chardonnay, the duo provides a delightful finish of caramel and cream, the companies say. Excellence Pineapple is Lindt's first chocolate bar created to complement Chardonnay wine.
Up for a party
In the past few years, Bud Light has taken over cruise ships and hotels for its Super Bowl celebrations. This year, the official beer sponsor of the NFL is taking its #UpForWhatever campaign to the next level with the Bud Light House of Whatever for Super Bowl XLIX. Featuring three days of parties, concerts and one-of-a-kind activities, the experience is designed to encourage consumers of legal drinking age to prove that they are truly up for whatever happens next. The Bud Light House of Whatever also will host appearances from artists and celebrities, including DJ Steve Aoki, who will perform Jan. 30. The brand will reveal more talent announcements as the Super Bowl approaches. The brand also will create multiple "Whatever" experiences in the weeks leading up to the Super Bowl.
Big Red meets Red Mamba
Big Red signed San Antonio Spurs Forward-Center Matt Bonner as its newest brand ambassador. Nicknamed "The Red Mamba," Bonner began appearing on Big Red soda displays in December at hundreds of stores across central and south Texas. "As a Texas-based company, we're excited to welcome local legend Matt Bonner to the Big Red team," said Thomas Oh, Big Red's senior vice president of marketing, in a statement. "Big Red is San Antonio's No. 1 flavored soft drink, and Matt is the only redhead in the NBA. So it makes perfect sense for San Antonio's two favorite reds to partner together to get fans pumped for another championship season." This spring, Big Red plans to launch a text-to-win sweepstakes for consumers to win an autographed Spurs jersey.
Save the rainforest
Veev Spirits is partnering with lifestyle and bottled water brand Cuipo to preserve rainforests around the globe. Veev has pledged to donate $1 for every drink sold through participating on-premise accounts up to $30,000 to Cuipo's nonprofit foundation, One Meter at a Time, which works to save rainforests through education and brand activation. The partnership program includes a splash page on the Cuipo website that highlights participating on-premise accounts and tracks the number of meters of rainforest that have been saved through sales. Additional support elements given to accounts include acai bracelets upcycled from Brazilian acai berry seeds, co-branded chalkboards to display and track their own progress, and table tents featuring specialty, eco-inspired Veev cocktails: the Canopy Cosmo, Rainforest Cooler and Eco-tini. Accounts also are encouraged to create their own cocktails using fresh ingredients and eco-inspired names.
A work of art
For its fifth Master of Photography series, The Macallan partnered with portrait and fashion photographer Mario Testino to bring to life the Six Pillars of its foundation. The Masters of Photography: Mario Testino Edition brings together six different Scotch whisky casks representing the brand's Six Pillars. When blended together, the whiskies create the perfect single-malt whisky with depth, darkness and diversity, the brand says. Bottles of the limited-edition whisky are available in four different variations, each featuring one of the four photographs taken by Testino depicting the Six Pillars, and are presented in a high-gloss, black-lacquered box that features a secret hidden compartment. The sets retail for approximately $3,500 and include one bottle of the single-malt whisky and one miniature bottle of each of the six selected casks.
Fireworks and Roars
During the Super Bowl XLIX Halftime Show, Pepsi will host global superstar Katy Perry as the headline performer on Feb. 1. In anticipation of the upcoming performance, Pepsi released an original digital video featuring Perry and re-released its "There Since The First #Halftime" commercial with her song "Firework" as the soundtrack. Fans also are encouraged to tune in to NBC leading up to the Super Bowl to see what Perry has in store for her Halftime Show.
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Blackjack was making headlines this week after The Tonight Show had a unique take on our favourite game.
Host Jimmy Fallon and guest Michael Fassbender, an acclaimed actor, played a few hands of Frozen Blackjack.
The game, which we highly recommend playing at home, follows the rules of blackjack until a loser is made.
The loser then has ice cold water poured down their pants – not something any self–respecting man wants. You can watch the carnage below.
Fallon has previously played Frozen Blackjack with Chris Evans, not of Top Gear fame, rather the actor best known for his role in Captain America.
Slap bet: This one we stole from How I Met Your Mother. When Marshall wins a bet against Barney he is allowed to slap his friend five times, with the slaps valid for "all of eternity". Always fun.
Dinner: Nothing like a little extra on a game to give it some spice. It works very simply – the loser buys the winner dinner.
Fisherman's bet: The stakes aren't very high with no actual prize passing hands, but it comes down to pride. The winner has bragging rights until the next time a game is decided.


Hip hemiarthroplasty is a surgical technique employed to treat hip fractures. In this procedure, only one half (ball section) of the hip joint is substituted by a metal prosthesis.
The procedure is performed under general anesthesia. An incision is made along the outer aspect of the affected hip. The surgeon gains access to the hip joint and the head of the femur is removed using surgical instruments and prepared to accept the prosthesis. The stem of the metal prosthesis is placed inside the femoral bone. The surgeon now connects the metal ball that forms the femoral head. The stem prosthesis can be press-fit in patients with a strong, healthy bone or cemented in cases of weak, osteoporotic bone. The method of implantation depends on the patient's age and condition of the bone. At the end of the procedure, the incisions are closed with sutures and a dressing is applied.
You will be prescribed medications to reduce pain and inflammation.
Crossing your legs should be avoided.
Your surgeon may recommend physical therapy to strengthen the joint and the muscles and to help restore mobility to the hip joint.
Periacetabular osteotomy is a surgical procedure to treat a congenital hip condition called hip dysplasia. Hip dysplasia is either present from birth or develops in the first few months of life. Patients suffering from this condition have a shallow socket (acetabulum) of the hip joint. This causes misalignment of the head of the thigh bone (femur) in the acetabulum and leads to premature wear and tear of the joint over the years.
The proper functioning of the hip joint can be restored by a surgical procedure called periacetabular osteotomy. This involves cutting the acetabulum from the pelvic bone and repositioning it with screws to allow for a better fit of the femoral head. The procedure reduces pain, restores function and prevents further deterioration of the hip joint, thereby increasing the life of the hip joint and postponing total hip replacement.
The procedure is performed under general anesthesia with the patient lying on their back. An incision is made over the hip joint. The acetabulum is cut completely from the rest of pelvis using a surgical saw. The fragment of the bone containing the acetabulum is then rotated to a new position so that it covers the head of the femur more naturally. It is then fixed in the new position by inserting screws into the bone. The incision is closed with sutures and surgical staples.
Sometimes cutting and repositioning of the femoral head may be needed but is not known until during the operation. If necessary, this procedure, called a femoral osteotomy, will be done at the same time but does require another separate incision.
Periacetabular osteotomy is a relatively safe surgery however complications can occur and may include lack of healing of the involved bones, wound infection, deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in large veins mainly of leg), nerve damage and pulmonary embolus (blood clots traveling to the lungs).
Periacetabular osteotomy is done in young patients who would likely outlive the life of an artificial implant. As a result, revision surgery would be needed at a later date which has a higher complication rate. However, THR can be done after periacetabular osteotomy if the need arises.


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Low Mortgage Rates Could Mean a Busy Weekend for Borrowing
Plus, a new report sees room for rates to fall even more.
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With mortgage rates around their lowest levels in three years, it's likely to be a big weekend for lenders — who already have their hands full.
"Refinance demand has surged due to historically low interest rates," says Alan Rosenbaum, founder and CEO of GuardHill Financial Corp., a mortgage banker and brokerage firm in New York. He was expecting an "active" couple of high-volume days, through Columbus Day on Monday.
Homeowners have been waking up to the fact that they might save money by refinancing, even if they took out their current mortgage just last year. Thirty-year fixed mortgage rates have seen a stunning decline and are down almost 1.5 percentage points from where they were at this time in 2018.
You think that's impressive? There's room for rates to fall even further, according to a new report.
Current average mortgage rates
30-year fixed-rate mortgage 3.57%
5/1 adjustable-rate mortgage 3.35%
Source: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, Oct. 10, 2019.
A perfect time to borrow
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Rates on home loans are much lower than they were last year at this time
The current average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 3.57%, down from 3.65% a week earlier, says mortgage giant Freddie Mac.
The really striking comparison is to last year at this time, when the benchmark mortgage rate was averaging nearly 5%. (To be exact, 4.9%.)
Rates on 15-year mortgages — which are popular among homeowners who refinance — have fallen to an average 3.05%, from 3.14% the previous week. A year ago, those rates were averaging 4.29%, Freddie Mac says.
It's an excellent time to do a cash-out refi, Rosenbaum says, "to pay off existing debt by cashing out of the equity many homeowners have built. There are many opportunities and options available."
You can compare refinance offers from multiple banks by visiting Lending Tree.
On 5/1 adjustable-rate mortgages — which are level for five years and then can "adjust" up or down each year — the current average initial rate is 3.35%. That's down from 3.38% in early October and much lower than the 4.07% borrowers were charged a year ago.
Use this calculator to see the kind of monthly payment you can expect from today's low mortgage rates:
Report: Rates should be even lower
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Some customers are disappointed by today's mortgage rates.
Mortgage rates may be at eye-poppingly low levels, but they could be lower still, reports The Wall Street Journal.
Rates on home loans tend to track the interest on 10-year U.S. Treasury notes. Lately, those bond yields have been falling faster than mortgage rates — in fact, the spread between the two is the widest in over seven years.
Lenders haven't felt the need to make deep cuts in their rates because demand for mortgages has been so strong. Applications for refinance loans are up by a staggering 163% from a year ago, the Mortgage Bankers Association reports.
Some borrowers hoping for extra-puny mortgage rates have been leaving lending offices disappointed.
"A lot of people hear stories about where rates should be and come in with unreasonable expectations," New York mortgage broker Melissa Cohn told The Wall Street Journal.
Don't let yourself miss out on a good thing in hopes rates will get even better, advises Rosenbaum, of GuardHill Financial.
"With the ability to capitalize on many of the great current opportunities available, I feel the potential benefit now outweighs taking the chance of losing it in order to attain something else that may or may not happen," he says.
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Doug Whiteman is the editor-in-chief of MoneyWise. He has been quoted by The Wall Street Journal, USA Today and CNBC.com and has been interviewed on Fox Business, CBS Radio and the syndicated TV show "First Business."
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In a 2013 overview of the state of compensation, Steve Bruce, contributor to HR Daily Advisor, makes a less than rosy comparison of where businesses stand today versus where a full economic recovery would have put businesses in terms of their compensation options. Employment overall is up and voluntary separations are beginning to increase, but for businesses looking to attract and retain top performing employees, rewarding these individuals through traditional compensation methods remains a challenge.
With merit increases averaging right around 3% according to World at Work, and several local surveys also pointing to the 3% mark, Bruce suggests that in fact, 3% may be the new norm. While it may not seem like much on paper, it is worth noting that 2012 was the first post-recession year that pay adjustments, merit based or not, hit that 3% threshold. At the macro level, 2012 also saw the percentage of Northeast Ohio organizations predicting at least some pay increase to 89%, a significant recovery in comparison to the all time low of 45% in 2009 (2012 ERC Pay Adjustment & Incentive Practices Survey).
But if these statistics don't convince your best employees to stay put, Bruce gives a few suggestions about how to make the most of your compensation budget when it comes to keeping your best employees- e.g. retention bonuses, referral bonuses and hiring bonuses. Locally, 75% of organizations participating in the 2012 Pay Adjustment & Incentive Practices Survey indicated that they gave out employee bonuses. Typically these were offered on an annual basis and were most commonly based on budget numbers (32%) or individual employee improvement measures (27%).
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Getting it all together
in Cue and Cut
Having worked out what the readers need to do to create their project, the next stage, once it has been commissioned, is to plan it. This takes into account the available budget and the time. A useful planning tool for any kind of project in almost any walk of life is critical path analysis. Before starting shooting on location, there should be a planning meeting. This covered all the technical and logistical details for that week and outlined what would be happening in the first studio recordings, including the special studio day we had to record the science-fiction fantasy sequences. Even a straightforward magazine show takes some planning if the readers are going to use expensive studio time efficiently; that is, to get the best out of it. 'Rehearse-record' could be the best use of available resources and the best use of time.
Cue and Cut
A practical approach to working in multi-camera studios
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Digital textbook
Part I: Safety and Good Practice
Part II: Introduction To The Studio
Chapter 2: Basics
Chapter 3: Working with cameras
Chapter 4: Lenses and shooting conventions
Chapter 5: The studio production team
Chapter 6: Technical jobs in the studio
Chapter 7: Design and sets
Chapter 8: The job of Script Supervisor and multi-camera paperwork
Chapter 9: Camera scripts, camera cards etc. and creating them in MS Word (with a note on Autocue)
Chapter 10: In the studio
Chapter 11: Lighting for video cameras
Chapter 12: Microphones and sound
Part III: Content
Chapter 13: Interviews, discussion and chat
Chapter 14: Demonstrations and movement
Chapter 15: Having ideas
Part IV: Applying the Principles
Chapter 16: Getting it all together
Chapter 17: Drama
Chapter 18: Music
Chapter 19: Shooting action
Chapter 20: Afterword
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Beyond observation
A history of authorship in ethnographic film
Author: Paul Henley
Beyond Observation offers a historical analysis of ethnographic film from the birth of cinema in 1895 until 2015. It covers a large number of films made in a broad range of styles, in many different parts of the world, from the Arctic to Africa, from urban China to rural Vermont. It is the first extensive historical account of its kind and will be accessible to students and lecturers in visual anthropology as well as to those previously unfamiliar with ethnographic film.
Among the early genres that Paul Henley discusses are French reportage films, the Soviet kulturfilm, the US travelogue, the classic documentaries of Robert Flaherty and Basil Wright, as well as the more academic films of Margaret Mead and Gregory Bateson. Among the leading film-makers of the post-war period, he discusses Jean Rouch, John Marshall and Robert Gardner, as well as the emergence of Observational Cinema in the 1970s. He also considers 'indigenous media' projects of the 1980s, and the ethnographic films that flourished on British television until the 1990s.
In the final part, he examines the recent films of David and Judith MacDougall, the Harvard Sensory Media Lab, and a range of films authored in a participatory manner, as possible models for the future.
The British monarchy on screen
Editor: Mandy Merck
Moving images of the British monarchy, in fact and fiction, are almost as old as the moving image itself, dating back to an 1895 dramatic vignette, The Execution of Mary Queen of Scots. Led by Queen Victoria, British monarchs themselves appeared in the new 'animated photography' from 1896. Half a century later, the 1953 coronation of Elizabeth II was a milestone in the adoption of television, watched by 20 million Britons and 100 million North Americans. At the century's end, Princess Diana's funeral was viewed by 2.5 billion worldwide. Seventeen essays by international commentators examine the portrayal of royalty in the 'actuality' picture, the early extended feature, amateur cinema, the movie melodrama, the Commonwealth documentary, New Queer Cinema, TV current affairs, the big screen ceremonial and the post-historical boxed set. These contributors include Ian Christie, Elisabeth Bronfen, Andrew Higson, Steven Fielding, Karen Lury, Glyn Davis, Ann Gray, Jane Landman, Victoria Duckett, Jude Cowan Montague, James Downs, Barbara Straumann, Deirdre Gilfedder, Jo Stephenson, Ruth Adams, Erin Bell, Basil Glynn and Nicola Rehling.
The cinema of Oliver Stone
Art, authorship and activism
Authors: Ian Scott and Henry Thompson
This book charts and analyses the work of Oliver Stone – arguably one of the foremost political filmmakers in Hollywood during the last thirty years. Drawing on previously unseen production files from Oliver Stone's personal archives and hours of interviews both with Stone and a range of present and former associates within the industry, the book employs a thematic structure to explore Stone's life and work in terms of war, politics, money, love and corporations. This allows the authors both to provide a synthesis of earlier and later film work as well as locate that work within Stone's developing critique of government. The book explores the development of aesthetic changes in Stone's filmmaking and locates those changes within ongoing academic debates about the relationship between film and history as well as wider debates about Hollywood and the film industry. All of this is explored with detailed reference to the films themselves and related to a set of wider concerns that Stone has sought to grapple with -the American Century, exceptionalism and the American Dream, global empire, government surveillance and corporate accountability. The book concludes with a perspective on Stone's 'brand' as not just an auteur and commercially viable independent filmmaker but as an activist arguing for a very distinct kind of American exceptionalism that seeks a positive role for the US globally whilst eschewing military adventurism.


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Valentine's Day: A Day for Romantics
Posted by Rosalind Gardner 1 Comment
Valentine's Day is one of the biggest days of the year for sending greeting cards. It's the official day for romance, meaning couples crowding into candlelit restaurants, gifts of chocolate, jewellery, and even the hopeful proposal, although proposers may be advised not to make this too public in case of rejection.
As everyone is probably aware, the day itself is dedicated to a saint, although no one is quite sure exactly who he was. There appear to have been several candidates sharing the same name. One was a priest of Rome, who performed marriages for soldiers in secret after the Roman Emperor decreed that all soldiers in the Roman army should be single. He also hid Christians who were being persecuted and was converted and imprisoned himself as a result. Whilst in prison, he reputedly restored the sight of the gaoler's daughter and, the evening before he was clubbed to death in 270, is meant to have sent a note to the girl signed 'Your Valentine'.
An alternative candidate is a Bishop of Terni in central Italy, who was martyred a few years later.
There is also the pagan link, with our Valentine's Day being the eve of the Roman festival of Lupercalia. By tradition, lots were drawn amongst the young men of Rome on the eve of the festival to decide which woman would be designated as their sweetheart for the following year. Presents were given by the man to his randomly chosen woman, but is not exactly romantic.
As a date for romance, Valentine's Day was identified early in Britain. However, the earliest references, such as in Chaucer's Parliament of Fowls dated to around 1381, set it as the date on which birds chose their mates.
There was an element of chance to the choosing of Valentines in the early British traditions as well. One old tradition had it that the first member of the opposite sex one sees on the morning of 14th February is one's Valentine. To get the 'right result', however, some people would arrange to be taken blindfolded to their sweetheart's home.
Another divination game involved clay. Young people wrote the names of their favourites on slips of paper which were then sealed in moist clay and dropped into a bowl of water. The one that floated to the surface first would be their future sweetheart.
At other times, mutual arrangements would be made to organise a Valentine. Renowned diarist Samuel Pepys wrote of arranging for men to call on his wife to be her Valentine, although Samuel was Elizabeth's Valentine for two years. There is also a reference in his diaries to giving his own Valentine a gift of gloves in March. Gifts to one's Valentine at Easter were part of the tradition in the 17th century.
Written compliments for Valentine's Day seem to have developed in the mid-18th century, with the oldest example now in the Hull Museum and dated to 1750. Between 1780 and 1800 the idea really started to become popular, and by 1825 the London Post Office was handling 200,000 more letters on 14th February than any other date.
As with Christmas cards, the commercial Valentine's card began to appear in the 19th century. Around 1820, stationers started to produce embossed headed paper with designs suitable for romantic messages. In 1840, such papers began to appear decorated with satin or lace decorations and accompanied by matching envelopes and even pre-printed messages. The modern Valentine's card had arrived.
Although the tradition took a slump from 1914, sending a Valentine's card began to increase in popularity again in Britain from the 1950s. According to the Greeting Card Association, Valentine's Day sales in 2011 came to a whopping £41.5m, up from £40.7m in 2010.
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The follow-up recordings after Fvneral's praised debut album ("The Light"). Unlike the album, these two new songs work as own entities (instead of parts of a whole). Different but complementary.
Due to the limited pressing and the expenses of the 7" colored vinyl format, this release will only be available through the band and Throne Records, worldwide.
"The UK's FVNERALS are very special band who know how to create powerful songs by using melodies shrouded in ethereal tones! The soundscape this band conjures up is the kind that you can escape into after you have had a hard day. FVNERALS have a new 7″ EP entitled The Path that will be getting the vinyl treatment from our comrades Throne Records in the near future, but the digital release will be handle by EERIE ECHOES Records now. I love this band, because the singer's voice is a looking glass that shows me a different part of my imagination every time I hear her. CVLT Nation has been given the honor of sharing with you the new FVNERALS record The Path below…It's time to daydream in grey and take all of your negativity away!"
"I once compared this band to Chelsea Wolfe and Earth, but on this EP FVNERALS have further matured into a unique middle path between melodic gloom and bleak monochrome doom sensibilities. These two tracks elevate the darkness and sense of style and groove that made me love their last offering, last year's 'The Light' (review) so much while adding an added menace to their sound in the form of some extraordinary funereal riffing on the second track, 'Ruin', this new jagged edge makes a great counterpoint to their sparse, subtle lounge-drone tone, clashing in a crushing back-and-forth that is their most exceptional material to date.
The first song, 'Solemn' opens with melodic, harmonizing layers of vocals that seem to waver between optimistic tunefulness and an example of the drone to come. Still, expansive, but stark, this band has always made great use of empty space between the sounds and this record is no exception. A big emptiness exists between every instrument, a space they sometimes attempt to fill, sometimes seem to shrink from, but never ignore. A chiming guitar over smoky candle lit cabaret motif dragged through the tomb, organ drones under the spectral voice of singer Tiffany. The silence between songs is abruptly shattered, big, loud chords pounding sluggishly in the intro to 'Ruin' before abruptly stopping. The intervening moment heavy in its own fashion, with a dread-filled folk mesmerism. A plaintive and spooky clean guitar icily winds its way around the fog and darkness before the hook brings back the wickedly heavy riffs of the intro.
There are not a lot of bands that are easily comparable to FVNERALS, as they effortlessly draw together various elements of such sounds as if Swans and My Bloody Valentine had a sleek, crooning child in an underground speakeasy. They have drifted from the sometimes sneaky sleazy timbre of 'The Light' toward a more sincere, direct, path of abjection. A straight walk down a moonless road, barefoot on the rocks. The only complaint I have is that it should be much longer, as it is over before you realize it."
"FVNERALS are a very special kind of band; the kind that flirt with the boundary separating the horrific and the beautiful, using one aspect to amplify the other. Much like, say, Ides Of Gemini or Chelsea Wolfe, they create music that is heavy not so much through volume, but through emotion. Their new two-song EP, The Path, offers a subtle evolution on the sound presented so well on last year's The Light LP, with sharper, more focused song-writing whilst still maintaining the blissfully dark atmosphere that made that album so appealing. This EP invites the listener in to the darkest of waters, the blackest of nights, the most deathly of embraces, and it is so appealing and oddly comforting, you'd be a fool not to follow where they lead.
As on previous releases, the most notable aspect of The Path is the way vocalist/keyboardist Tiffany uses her voice. Somehow managing to sound both detached and inherently invested in what she sings, hers is the voice of a survivor who has seen too much and just wants to find peace, but knows that it will forever be out of reach. When her singing soars to high notes, as during "Ruin", the effect is truly stirring, especially when considered in comparison to the near-monotone she normally adopts (which is, in itself, very effective and suits the songs perfectly). Meanwhile, Syd's guitar-work and Antoine's drums are prime examples of how less can be more, with the space and atmosphere they create as heavy and effective as almost anything you might care to name. Likewise, Tiffany's keyboards are largely restrained, subtly contributing to the atmosphere without ever sounding dominating or too obvious.
Don't let this create the impression that the music simply drifts along though, a slave to atmosphere at the expense of all else. "Solemn" features a stunning section where the band come close to doom metal, with the guitar becoming much heavier and the drumming possessing an extra punch, before it all gives way to funeral organs in a shift so dramatic and beautifully handled that it is hard not to be moved by it. Likewise, "Ruin" sees the band make great use of dynamics and more musically heavy elements, without once risking compromising the atmosphere they so successfully create.
Though it's not especially long, The Path is the kind of record that aims to draw the listener in, and succeeds in a manner that makes doing so seem easy. It's a dark delight to listen to, brimming with sadness but also a sense of release and catharsis. It also has me very excited to see what the band produce next. Hopefully they won't keep us waiting too long, as The Path is the sound of a band on the rise, confident in their sound whilst simultaneously finding ways to build upon it.
The Path can be downloaded and streamed via Bandcamp. A 7″ version is due for release through Throne Records later in the year."


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Ideoblothrus emigrans est une espèce de pseudoscorpions de la famille des Syarinidae.

Distribution
Cette espèce est endémique des îles Galápagos en Équateur.

Description
La femelle holotype mesure  et le mâle paratype .

Publication originale
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Notes et références

Syarinidae
Espèce de pseudoscorpions (nom scientifique)
Faune endémique des îles Galápagos

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One Piece: 5 Times We Hated And 5 Times We Loved Roronoa Zoro
ByTVserieswelove
Sep 26, 2020 anime, luffy, one piece, zoro
Roronoa Zoro was the first person who was recruited by Luffy. Zoro joined Luffy on his journey as he saw it as a perfect opportunity to fulfill his own goal of becoming the strongest swordsman in the world. Since joining the crew, Zoro has slotted nicely in his role as the right-hand man of Luffy.
Many fans also believe that Zoro is also the vice-captain of the Straw Hats, however, it hasn't been confirmed yet. Zoro has proven his worth a lot of times throughout the series. He has played a key role in keeping the crew together. There's no doubt that Zoro is a fan favorite, but there are certain moments in the series where he got on the nerves of the fans.
LOVED: Don't Lose The Respect Of Your Crew
Roronoa Zoro is acknowledged by the fans as the vice-captain of the Straw Hats. He has displayed leadership qualities and it is easy to understand why the fans believe that Zoro is the vice-captain of the crew. At Water 7, Luffy and Usopp had a heated debate over the future of the Going Merry. The two of them even had a fight with each other and it ended with Usopp leaving the crew.
Luffy was happy when he learned about Usopp's decision to rejoin the crew and he actually wanted to go and get back Usopp, but Zoro stepped in. He said that if Usopp didn't apologize before joining then the entire crew would eventually come to disrespect Luffy.
HATED: Hygiene Problems
Zoro is aiming to become the Strongest Swordsman in the World and he knows that he needs to put serious effort in order to achieve his goal. He trains each and every day, working on his swordsmanship among other things. There is nothing wrong with it, but when someone's training so much they need to take care of their hygiene. According to an SBS, Roronoa Zoro baths only once a week, and frankly, that is very unhygienic.
LOVED: Cut Mr. 1
Zoro has been on the receiving end of some rather harsh beatings. At Alabasta, Zoro faced a very strong foe in Mr. 1. Mr. 1 had the power of the Supa Supa no Mi that allowed him to turn any part of his body into a steel blade.
Naturally, Zoro struggled a lot in the fight, and he was left severely wounded. At this point, Zoro decided that he had enough, and he channeled his focus, and with a Shishi Sonson, he managed to cut through the body of Mr. 1.
HATED: Didn't Cut Tashigi
Zoro has no problem with fighting bad guys who stand in his way, but for some reason, Zoro is reluctant to fight against women. He didn't fight properly against Tashigi nor Monet. Zoro could have easily defeated Monet, but he didn't. His decision to not cut Monet could have proven to be a very bad one for everyone. Monet was about to blow up the entire factory on Punk Hazard if she wasn't accidentally killed by Caesar.
LOVED: Absolutely Nothing
Zoro has a lot of respect for his captain and he is willing to go to any length to defend his honor. At Thriller Bark, almost every Straw Hat had passed out, Zoro was the only one standing. Bartholomew Kuma was ready to kill Luffy, but Zoro offered his life instead. Zoro said that he was ready to give up his own life for the sake of his captain. Zoro's unwavering loyalty was just amazing to see.
HATED: Got Stuck In The Chimney
During their first confrontation with CP-9, Luffy and Zoro were rather easily overwhelmed. The members of CP-9 wasted no time displaying the difference in their power level. Zoro had a rather torrid time as he was easily tossed aside by Lucci. Luffy was stuck between two buildings, while Zoro was stuck in the chimney.
Both of them getting stuck at such a crucial time really annoyed some fans. Robin was being taken away and yet the two of them were wasting time.
LOVED: Pica Destroyed
Zoro's first big test in New World came at Dressrosa. The Straw Hats were facing the Donquixote Family, who boasted of some incredible fighters. Zoro's opponent during the arc was Pica, one of the top executives of the Donquixote Family. Pica used his devil fruit powers to transform himself into a giant statue. Zoro took it upon himself to stop Pica and used one of his newly learned moves to slice the giant stone body of the enemy into two.
HATED: Getting Lost At Pivotal Moments
Many One Piece characters have their own gag and Zoro is one of them. He has a very bad sense of direction and he usually ends up getting lost. His sense of direction is so bad that he gets lost on a straight path. The fans like to see the gag from time to time, but sometimes things go too far. Sometimes when Zoro is needed, he ends up getting lost, which is infuriating.
LOVED: Saved Hiyori
Zoro is a very powerful character and he doesn't back down from a challenge. At Wano, Zoro showed his softer side once again when a scared Hiyori and O-Toko ran into him. They were being chased by Kamazo and needed help. Zoro said that he could not bear to watch a woman and a kid being killed in front of his eyes. So, Zoro clashed against Kamazo and defeated him.
HATED: Usopp Best Sword
Enies Lobby is one of the best arcs in the series. The arc is focused on the Straw Hats trying to get back Nico Robin. At Enies Lobby, Zoro and Usopp were tied together with handcuffs. They had to fight against Jabra and Kaku. Since Zoro and Usopp couldn't fight separately, Zoro came up with the idea of using Usopp as a sword. This was too much for poor Usopp, who was clinging on to life.
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Q: Select where in list or else select all most elegantly For a select statement I set a part of the where condition externally in a configuration file as parameter, like this (COL2 is filled with string values):
SELECT COL1
      ,COL2
FROM TABLE1
WHERE COL2 = $external_parameter

Now I have a more complex case, where I need the external parameter to be a list. Whenever a value of COL2 is in the list, it should select, however if no list is provided or some kind of "empty" tag, every value should be selected again. I came up with an idea, but it does not work that way:
SELECT COL1
      ,COL2
FROM TABLE1
WHERE $external_list = ('') or COL2 IN $external_list

Like this, the statement would be true for all elements of COL2 when an empty list is provided, and true for every element in the list that matches with the list if a filled list is provided.
However, if I provide a filled list it will not work on the comparison in the first half of the where statement:
('entry_a', 'entry_b') = ('')

Is there any query that would make it work - best in a one line where statement?

A: Try something like this,
SELECT COL1
    ,COL2
FROM TABLE1
WHERE COL2 IN ($EXTERNAL_PARAMETER)
    OR 1 = (
        CASE
            WHEN $EXTERNAL_PARAMETER = ''
                THEN 1
            ELSE 0
            END
        )

A: Try this way
SELECT COL1
    ,COL2
FROM TABLE1
WHERE COL2 IN (
            CASE
            WHEN $EXTERNAL_PARAMETER = ''
                THEN COL2
            ELSE $EXTERNAL_PARAMETER
            END)

A: Try this
 IF  $EXTERNAL_PARAMETER = ''
 SET $EXTERNAL_PARAMETER = NULL

SELECT COL1
    ,COL2
FROM TABLE1
WHERE COL2 = ISNULL($EXTERNAL_PARAMETER, COL2 )

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Supply SA'S Terms & Conditions
1.1 All orders must be in writing, accompanied by sufficient information, including but not limited to an order number, contact person, valid e-mail address. Delivery address and payment method.
1.2 All orders are subject to the Terms and Conditions and the user will be bound by the terms and conditions, whether signed or not.
1.3 These Terms and Conditions shall further apply to and be binding to all customers making online purchases via www.supplysa.com, to all customers placing orders, to all persons submitting any personal information on the website or using the website in any way whatsoever.
1.4 Any customer acting on behalf of a natural or legal person hereby concedes that he or she has the authority to act in such capacity and the natural or legal person so represented shall be bound by these Terms and Conditions.
2. OWNERSHIP OF THIS WEBSITE AND ITS CONTENT
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2.2 The customer may download, view and print content from the website for private and non-commercial purposes. No portion or element of the website or the content contained thereon may be reproduced or transmitted via any means. The website, its content and all related rights shall remain the exclusive property of Supply SA.
2.3 Email addresses, names, telephone numbers and fax numbers appearing on the website may not be incorporated into any database or used for any marketing or other purposes whatsoever.
3. LEAD TIME
3.1 The lead time on unbranded stock for South African products is between 48 to 72 hours.
3.2 The lead time on South African manufactured branded products is a minimum of 10 to 15 working days after signing off on art work.
3.3 The lead time for imported products with air freight is 30 to 45 working days and sea freight 75 to 90 days.
3.4 The lead time for art work approval will take approximately 2 to 3 'working days.
3.5 Calculation of the lead time will commence upon cleared payment in Supply SA's account and subject to the following conditions:
3.5.1 the word "cleared" refers to visible and available funds in Supply SA's bank account, and should for example a payment be made by cheque, a 10 working day delay may be expected. Payments need to be cleared before an order may be executed;
3.5.2 should the lead time be less than 10 working days, full payment shall be required upfront;
3.5.3 should the products be branded, Supply SA may require full payment upfront;
3.5.4 no products will be released without full cleared payment in Supply SA's account; and
3.5.5 should Supply SA agree in writing to a shorter lead time, a surcharge of 20% will apply and Supply SA is hereby expressly indemnified from the quality or correctness of the product.
3.6 Subject to clause 6 of these terms and Conditions, Supply SA in its sole and absolute discretion reserves the right to accept or reject the cancellation of any order as set out above.
3.7 Subject to clause 6 of these Terms and Conditions, a non-refundable deposit is to be paid when an order is placed. Should the order, after the placement thereof, be cancelled for whatsoever reason, and Supply SA accepts such a cancellation, then and in that event Supply SA shall be entitled to retain the non-refundable deposit as constituting a genuine pre-estimate of its damages and it is recorded that the parties acknowledge that said liquidated damages are proportional to the prejudice to be suffered by Supply SA as a result of said cancellation.
3.8 Supply SA shall not be responsible for flight or custom delays on imported items or exported products. Supply SA cannot be held responsible for delays on delivery of goods, loss of goods or other damages caused to the goods for whatsoever reason including but not limited to the force majeure, war, civil riots or acts or terrorism within the Republic of South Africa or in the country where the goods are manufactured, despatched from, to be delivered or in transit.
3.9 Should the user fail to take possession of the product within 60 days after notice have been given that the product is ready for collection, Supply SA will be entitled to sell the product without any further notice to recover damages or expenses incurred.
4. QUOTATION
4.1 Quotations become binding as soon as the customer accepts the quotation in writing and Supply SA confirms the customer's acceptance in writing, subject thereto that the quoted amount will be adjusted in accordance with any increase in currency until such time that the customer effects full payment (regardless whether any deposit was received by Supply SA prior to such full payment) the customer shall bear the risk of a price increase due to such currency fluctuation.
4.2 Until such time that quotations become binding as contemplated in clause 4.1 above, quotations are subject to the availability of input goods or services and subject to correction of good faith errors by Supply SA, and the prices quoted are subject to any increase in the cost price including currency fluctuations to Supply SA. Supply SA reserves its right to revise or cancel any quotation until such time that it becomes binding.
4.3 In the event that quotations are revised in accordance with clause 4.2 above, such revised quotation shall be sent to the customer, but it remains the customer's sole responsibility to ensure if any revisions were made before a quotation is accepted, excluding price changes due to currency fluctuations after quotation acceptance in which event the customer will not be informed .
4.4 In the event of the customer disputing the amount of the cost increase in clause 4.2 above, the said amount may be certified by an independent auditor and such certificate amount shall be final and binding on the customer.
4.5 If a quotation is not accepted by a customer within 5 (five) business days from the date the quotation was provided to the customer, the quotation will become invalid and it will be the customer's sole responsibility to request a new quotation.
4.6 Supply SA requires a 50 % deposit on all orders of branded goods upon signature of these terms and conditions.
4.7 Supply SA shall not be liable for any loss and/or damage suffered by the customer whatsoever in the event that quotations are revised in accordance with this clause 4.
5. IMPOTRED AND EXPORTED GOODS
5.1 All export taxes shall be for the customer's account.
6. CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT, ACT 68 OF 2008
6.1 This clause shall only be applicable to customers that fall within the scope and ambit of the Consumer Protection Act, Act 68 of 2011 ("the act") in terms of section 5 (five) of the act.
6.2 In the event that goods are ordered for the benefit of a natural person, a customer shall be entitled to cancel any order without any cancelation penalty, if such cancelation is as a result of the death or hospitalization of the natural person for whose benefit such goods where ordered, unless the goods ordered are branded goods or imported goods, in which event Supply SA shall be entitled to charge a cancelation penalty equal to all disbursements and other expenses that Supply SA have incurred with regard to the branding or import of such goods as well as 10 % of the original quoted amount (the reason for the exclusion of branded goods and import goods is due to the fact that such goods fall within the ambit of the definition of special order goods in terms of the consumer protection act, act 68 of 2008 and the aforementioned act specifically allows for special order goods to be excluded in such regard).
7. ART WORK APPROVAL FORM AND DELIVERY NOTES
7.1 Art work approval forms and delivery notes form part of these Terms and Conditions and are in no way severable from the remainder of the clauses of these Terms and Conditions.
8. ARTWORK FEES
8.1 Subject to clause 6 of these Terms and Conditions, no cancellation of orders will be accepted from customers on account once final approval of artwork has been received.
8.2 The customer is to ensure that proof of payment has been received by its account consultant. Supply SA cannot take responsibility for missed deadlines if payment has not been confirmed with the account consultants.
8.3 Delivery dates are quoted from the day after artwork approval and receipt of payment, whichever date is the latest.
8.4 Amendments made to artwork approvals will result in the delay of the delivery date. Should the customer require amendments Supply SA will issue a new layout for final approval before production commences. (Amendments to layout can take up to one day to generate).
8.5 In the event that a customer wants to make amendments to artwork after artwork approval and without prejudice to any right Supply SA may have, including any claim for damages, the customer shall be liable for all Supply SA's expenses incurred up to the date that such changes are requested in writing. Such payments must be made before production commences.
9.1 The buyer and/or Seller at times utilizes the services of a courier company. The parties agree that the seller is not responsible for any damages or shortages die to the negligence of an act of omission or commission to the part of the courier. Delivery will be deemed to have occurred and liability will pass to the buyer when their appointed courier collects the goods at the sellers premised in Pretoria or in Cape Town. Should the buyer request that the seller transport the goods to the buyer at an address nominated by the buyer, it shall be deemed that the seller is acting as an agent for the buyer in affecting such transport and it shall be deemed that delivery shall have passed to the buyer at the sellers premises in Pretoria or Cape Town.
10.1 Should Supply SA fail to comply with any of the provisions herein contained by reason of "force majeure" such failure shall not be regarded as a breach of such provisions of these Terms and Conditions. For the purpose of these Terms and Conditions, Force Majeure shall include but not be limited to events beyond Supply SA's control, such as acts of God, floods, fire, industrial unrest, strikes, acts of war or sabotage, insurrection, riot or civil disorder, decree, law or regulation of any government or governmental agency which may materially impede or prevent Supply SA's performance in terms of these Terms and Conditions.
10.2 In the event of the occurrence of a Force Majeure as herein defined, the Supply SA's performance in terms of these conditions shall be suspended until the removal of such Force Majeure. If, however, such Force Majeure shall persist for a period exceeding 1 (one) month, the Parties shall consult each other regarding the appropriate steps to be taken to achieve the purpose of these Terms and Conditions or to terminate the agreement.
11. SPECIAL IMPORT SAMPLE POLICY
11.1 Unfortunately Supply SA do not hold stock of any samples. All samples need to be purchased as per normal orders stated above and may not be returned for credit or refund at any stage and there is a R100 handling fee applicable.
12. GOODS FOR PRIVATE USE
12.1 In the event that goods are being purchased for private use, it is the customer's sole responsibility to inform Supply SA of same.
12.2 If goods are being purchased for private use, it is the customer's sole responsibility to approve a sample of the goods, before the final goods are supplied to the customer.
12.3 In the vent that the customer fails to comply with the provisions of clause 12.1 above and/or renounces its right to approve a sample as contemplated in clause 12.2 above, the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, Act 68 of 2008, shall not apply to the customer.
13. RETURN POLICY
13.1 Subject to clause 6 of these Terms and conditions, Supply SA determines that they will not accept returned products. Any acceptance of returned products are at the sole and absolute discretion of Supply SA, and subject to the following conditions:
13.1.1 no claims will be recognised and/or accepted if made later than 7 days after receipt of the goods in writing;
13.1.2 Supply SA will under no circumstances accept the return of branded goods, nor be responsible for the quality and correctness of the art work;
13.1.3 goods will not be deemed refundable if instructions have not been followed;
13.1.4 no returns will be accepted on branded goods, artwork, imported goods, custom made goods and/or goods if instructions were not followed;
13.1.5 all returns on unbranded stock will be subject to a 30% handling fee; and
13.1.6 all costs resulting from transport of returned goods will be for the account of the customer.
13.1.7 all returnable goods shall be returned by the customer or the customer's duly authorised representative to Supply SA's premises, with its physical address at Persequor Techno Park,Meiring Naude Street,Apex Corporate Park,Block E,Pretoria East.
14. FAILURE TO TAKE POSSESSION
14.1 Subject to 14.2 below, in the event of customer failing to take possession of goods within a period of 14 days after notification that the goods are ready for collection the customer will be liable to pay a penalty amount of R 1000.00 per day.
14.2 should the customer fail to take possession within 60 days from notification that the goods are available for collection, Supply SA reserves the right to sell the goods and apply any proceeds received by such sale to settle any outstanding penalty amount referred to in 14.1 above and any additional outstanding fees payable by the customer to Supply SA.
14.3 in the event of Supply SA selling the products in terms of 14.2 the customer forfeits its right to claim specific performance and/or damages.
15. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY,DISCLAIMERS AND INDEMNITY
15.1 Supply SA hereby notifies the customer that clauses 15.2 to 15.12 are aimed at limiting the risk of Supply SA and/or constitutes an assumption of risk and/or liability by the customer and that the content of said clauses are drawn to the attention of the customer. It is, further, recorded that the customer had a reasonable opportunity to consider the applicable notification.
15.2 Supply SA shall use its best endeavours to ensure that the information or use of the Website, alternatively other marketing material used shall not lead to any damage to the client and any use of the Website or marketing material shall be at the client's discretion and/or risk
15.3 Whilst Supply SA shall take every care to ensure that all reasonable efforts are made relating to the quality of products and services, such products and/or services can be affected by factors outside Supply SA's control, Supply SA accepts no liability save as stated herein.
15.4 Subject clause 6 of these Terms and Conditions, no guarantee is given as to the suitability of goods sold for any particular purpose and the customer must satisfy itself as to the suitability of goods for the purpose for which the goods are required prior to the purchase of same from Supply SA.
15.5 Supply SA's liability for any goods, which prove to be defective, shall be limited to replacing the defective goods or, at the customer's discretion, passing a credit note for the amount equivalent to the purchase price of the goods. In no circumstance will Supply SA be responsible for any consequential damage of any nature, which may arise out of the goods being defective in any way whatsoever.
15.6 In so far as products supplied may be hazardous and/or unsafe it is recorded that the customer undertakes to consider, read and obey any and all notices displayed on or with supplied with said packaging, and the customer further undertakes and acknowledges not to use said products in a manner other than directed and Supply SA shall not be held liable for any loss and/or damage whatsoever in the event that such notices were not followed by the customer.
15.7 The customer herewith agrees to and hereby indemnifies Supply SA against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, cost, fines, damages, and expenses incurred (whether directly or indirectly), arising as a result of the fact that Supply SA has acted on the customer's instructions or instructions which purport to emanate from the customer.
15.8 Supply SA shall not be responsible for flight, transport or custom delays on imported or exported goods.
15.9 Supply SA shall not be liable for the correctness of artwork.
15.10 Supply SA shall not be responsible for and the customer shall indemnify Supply SA against all claims for the injury, death and/or financial harm suffered by any person and/or loss or damage to property whatsoever caused by the goods in any way whatsoever.
15.11 Supply SA shall not be liable under any circumstances whatsoever for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages whatsoever, whether foreseeable or unforeseeable, based on any claims or arising out of or in any way connected with the use of or inability to use the website, or the services or content provided on or through the website, whether based on contract, delict, strict liability or otherwise.
15.12 The website has not been developed to meet any customer's individual requirements. it is therefore the customer's sole responsibility to ensure that the website is compatible with the customer's electronic hardware and/or software and Supply SA shall in no way be held liable for any loss and/or damage suffered by the customer whatsoever, as a result of incompatible hardware and/or software.
16.1 The client hereby warrants that all the information and instruction provided by the client is accurate, true and complete in all respects.
16.2 Any waiver of rights by Supply SA or the client in terms of these Terms and Conditions must be in writing to be effective. No failure or delay on the part of Supply SA or the client in exercising any right of remedy under these Terms and Conditions will operate as a waiver of that right or remedy.
16.3 You may not cede or delegate any rights or obligations in terms of these Terms and Conditions without the prior written consent of Supply SA.
16.4 Any notice given by either the client or Supply SA in terms of these Terms and Condition must be in writing and delivered by personal delivery, express courier, confirmed facsimile, email or registered post. Any such notice will be deemed given upon personal delivery, two days after dispatch by express courier, upon confirmation of receipt of facsimile or email or seven days after dispatch by registered post. Notices will be sent to the client at the designated address provided by the client on the Website. Notices send to Supply SA must be sent to info@supplysa.com. The client and Supply SA may change address or facsimile number for purpose of these terms of use by giving the other written notice of its new address or facsimile number.
16.5 If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is or at any time becomes invalid, illegal or unenforceable, then that provision shall be severable from the other provisions of these terms of Use and other provisions of these terms of Use shall continue to be of full force and effect.
17. DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND JURISDICTION
17.1 Should any dispute or proceedings arise in connection with any matter related to these Terms and Conditions, the customer and Supply SA consent to the jurisdiction of the Magistrate's court having jurisdiction, notwithstanding that such disputes or proceedings are otherwise beyond its jurisdiction. Supply SA and the customer nevertheless have the right to institute action in any other competent court.
18. SURETYSHIP
18.1 The signatory hereby binds himself in his personal capacity as shareholder, member, owner, partner or proprietor as co-principle debtor jointly and severally for the full amount due to Supply SA and agrees that this agreement will apply in the same way to him.
19.1 These Terms and Conditions will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of laws.
20. AMENDMENT
20.1 Supply SA reserves its right to amend these Terms and Conditions at any time and without prior notice to customers.
20.2 Any such amendments shall take effect immediately.
20.3 It shall be the customer's responsibility to regularly review these Terms and Conditions and Supply SA shall not be liable for any loss and/or damage suffered by the customer as a result of such amendments.


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Education, Portfolio News
Soon, Google AI tools to help customise learning for the students
The trick will be to train the AI to not just figure out a student's likes and dislikes, but also customise the curriculum based on what it finds
Bengaluru-based education technology startup Cuemath is months away from implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) tools to help it customise its curriculum for every single student on its platform based on their strengths and weaknesses.
The Google-backed firm, which focuses on teaching mathematics concepts to primary and secondary school students, will use some of the Mountain View firm's open source ML tools to customise learning on its platform.
"We have already taken a few steps in this direction, building some adaptive capabilities into our product. Over time, more of our product will individualise the curriculum based on a learner's specific needs and this has been at the heart of our philosophy," said Manan Khurma, founder and CEO at Cuemath.
Individualisation of curriculum will ensure that all students are able to grasp what is taught to them, something which is essential in large-scale digital teaching. While Cuemath uses a hybrid model of 'teachers plus technology', it says even in a classroom of 15 students a teacher alone will not be able to customise learning for all.
The AI tools at first could help alert teachers of a particular student's weakness, allowing them to dedicate more time or suggesting further problem solving or reading. In time, the AI will begin altering the curriculum shown to each student on its own, making for a truly customised learning experience.
"As of now, we're extending our current technology stack to do this. A lot of data pipelines don't exist and we're building those to pull the data from the student into our system so that we can analyse it," added Khurma.
Cuemath last year introduced comics that focus on teaching students math through stories. While the company picked general topics of interest based on demographic studies of its users, it says it would like to customise learning even further.
For example, students who might be more inclined to the sport of cricket, could be offered questions pertaining to math using cricketing statistics. The same concept could be taught to another student using a completely different topic. The trick will be to train the AI to not just figure out a student's likes and dislikes, but also customise the curriculum based on what it finds.
"It's clear that at scale we can't drive this process by manual interventions, it only makes sense that this individualisation process is system driven. So at the heart of our learning system, we're building an adaptive engine using all the latest technology tools. This is to ensure that every child's curriculum is customised or personalised in some way," says Khurma.
Cuemath is looking at growing its base of users to 50,000 this financial year while growing the number of centres it has from 2,500 to 4,000 by the end of the year.
The company local tutors to partner with and says it has been seeing traction from stay-at-home mothers who have had some kind of background in academia. Apart from its focus on building a strong curriculum to teach mathematics to students, it also invests a significant amount of resources in training teachers.
This is unlike many other edu-tech firms who are trying to do away with teachers altogether, owing to the added cost as well as inability to find a large number of trained teachers.For Khurma, while he admits finding good teachers is hard, he says they continue to serve an important role in a child's education.
Moreover, while the perception of parents that their children can learn using technology is slowly changing, having a more conventional setup of a teacher and student does help convince more parents to sign their kids up to Cuemath's service.
This article was originally published on Business Standard >
Alnoor Peermohamed


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