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Beto O'Rourke leapfrogs most of the 2020 Democratic field
It's Beto O'Rourke's world, every other Democrat is just living in it.That's the reality of the momen...
Posted: Dec 13, 2018 11:14 PM
Updated: Dec 13, 2018 11:14 PM
It's Beto O'Rourke's world, every other Democrat is just living in it.
That's the reality of the moment as the Democratic Party begins to ramp up for what will almost certainly be the largest presidential field in modern memory. O'Rourke seems to be everywhere these days -- such as meeting with former President Barack Obama -- and is, without doubt, the candidate everyone else thinking about the 2020 race has (at least) one eye on.
O'Rourke has that thing that every candidate -- Democrat or Republican -- wants: organic energy. He generates excitement everywhere he goes -- and is being urged to run by activists from all over the Democratic base.
He's the flavor of the moment, no question. But can he turn that initial excitement into a full-fledged campaign and sustain momentum over the next year-plus?
Below, our rankings of the 10 people most likely to wind up as the Democratic nominee against President Donald Trump in 2020. We do this every month, so if your preferred candidate isn't on the list (or isn't as high as you'd like) stay tuned!
10. Kirsten Gillibrand: There was some question as to whether the junior senator from New York was game for 2020. It now seems that she is seriously contemplating a bid. On the face of it, Gillibrand has a lot going for her. She has the most anti-Trump record of any senator. She has the megaphone that the New York media has to offer and easily won reelection there last month. Yet in a crowded field, Gillibrand may have some trouble standing out. (Previous ranking: Not ranked)
9. Julian Castro: He's running! Well, basically. The former San Antonio mayor tried to get a jumpstart on the pack this week when he announced he was forming an exploratory committee -- and would make a final decision by January 12. He's almost certainly in, but questions remain as to whether there is room for both young Texas Democratic firebrands, Castro and O'Rourke, in this race. (Previous ranking: 7)
8. Sherrod Brown: You want someone with a long progressive record and a history of winning in the Midwest, then let me introduce to senior senator from Ohio. Brown has one of the most liberal voting records of any senator. He just easily earned another Senate term from Ohio voters, despite all other major statewide Democratic candidates falling short. A Democrat winning Ohio's 18 electoral votes would be a major Electoral College boon, and Brown's electability could sell with Democrats desperate to beat Trump. Still, Brown's a white male in a party that is becoming less white and was intent on nominating women in 2018. He may not be a great fit. (Previous ranking: 9)
7. Amy Klobuchar: We probably had the Minnesota senator ranked too highly last month, given the obvious hurdles she has to clear -- namely that she isn't a well-known figure nationally (at all) and has to show she can raise money to compete with some of the top-tier folks. Still, Klobuchar's serious and steady approach to politics and policy -- not to mention her Midwestern roots -- could make her a player in the Iowa caucuses. (Previous ranking: 4)
6. Bernie Sanders: The case for the independent senator from Vermont is fairly simple. He won over 40% of the 2016 primary vote, and the party has, if anything, moved closer to his leftist positions since that election. Sanders also has an infrastructure in place and name recognition to stand out from a crowded field. We wonder though if time has passed Sanders by. He just came in third in a straw poll with just 13% among progressive MoveOn.org activists. Sanders won 78% in that same straw poll in 2016. Additionally, other fresher faces may be better able to claim the outsider label in 2016. It was the ability to seem outside the establishment that propelled Sanders in 2016 more than anything else. (Previous ranking: 6)
5. Elizabeth Warren: The last month has made clear just how much damage Warren did to her chances with a badly botched attempt to put to rest questions about her Native American heritage. The Massachusetts senator seems to be struggling to regain that momentum, although it's important to note -- as Politico reported recently -- that she has already begun the laborious process of building a 2020 campaign machine. That, plus the more than $12 million she has in the bank to spend on a presidential bid, mean Warren may be down, but she's not out. (Previous ranking: 2)
4. Cory Booker: New Jersey's junior senator manages to keep moving up our list. Part of that is attributable to the clear yearning for young faces among Democratic activists. (Booker is only 49.) Part of that is that a tireless work ethic that seems to be paying dividends. When noting how much money Booker raised for New Hampshire Democrats, state party chairman Ray Buckley said Booker is "the best friend New Hampshire Democrats had in 2018." Booker, who is black and the former mayor of Newark (50% black), could be in a prime position to win black voters, who will make up 20%-25% of the primary electorate. Booker though has his flaws. But some progressives view him as a dreaded "neoliberal," and some may see him as a bit over-dramatic (see his "Spartacus" moment). (Previous ranking: 5)
3. Joe Biden: Everything the former vice president has said and done over the past year makes it very clear that he is planning on running for president. The latest? His assertion that he is the "most qualified" person in the country to be president. And the vast majority of polls we've seen put Biden at or very near the top of the field. The question is, can her maintain that frontrunner status in a party that seems less than interested in picking a septuagenarian white male as its next national face? (Previous ranking: 3)
2. Beto O'Rourke: The guy just lost a Senate race. And yet, here we are with O'Rourke in second. It's tough not to pay attention to a candidate who seems to have energized Democratic activists in Iowa, won the MoveOn.org straw poll (showing he has some oomph with grassroots progressives), has won plaudits from Obama and is making moves toward running. Oh, and we don't think it's going to be particularly difficult for O'Rourke to get noticed given he just raised nearly $80 million for a Senate bid. Still, folks really shouldn't get ahead of themselves. Being ranked second in what will be a very large field is a long way away from actually winning. Will Democrats actually nominate a white man in 2020? Can O'Rourke actually stand the spotlight that is sure to come if he runs? We may just find out soon enough. (Previous ranking: 10)
1. Kamala Harris: If O'Rourke looked like he was definitely running, we might have made him number one. But it's still up in the air, which means that the California senator is in our top spot for a second straight month. She appears to be moving methodically toward running, and her profile -- an Indian-American and African-American woman with a law-and-order background -- looks tailor made for the 2020 Democratic electorate. Harris' big challenge? She's never been on a stage as big the one she will be on if and when she announces she's running. (Previous ranking: 1)
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"I would highly recommend Mr Reza Talebi to family and friends. He represented me in a recent purchase in Richmond Hill. Purchasing in this hot home market means you have to be well-prepared and act quickly to get a nice home since they don't last very long on the market. On the other hand, you don't want to be priced out in this competitive market either.
I found Mr. Talebi very knowledgeable about neighbourhoods in the North York and Richmond Hill areas. He was extremely responsive to calls, e-mails and available to take me to view properties at a moments notice. He always answered all of my numerous questions with patience and often gave me a good sense of the value of a particular property. Throughout my interactions with him I never felt pressured to reach a decision. On a few occasions, he steered me clear of properties when he felt we still could find something better in the area. At the time of the offer, his negotiation skills got me what I wanted. His expertise and experiences helped me in all aspects of the process, from quality and valuation of property to legal aspects of the transaction. He referred me to a great mortgage broker that I ended up using.
I would definitely look to Mr. Talebi again for future home buying or selling." Farzad M.


Stored for ten years under a tarp, this 1976 2002 emerged to become a stunning resto-mod through the efforts of owner Karl Klewiada and his son Eric, with help from an expert painter and an experienced engine builder.
Blame me. It's all my fault.
Some of my students were more receptive than others to this idea, especially if they'd already experienced German cars. Having customized a 1961 VW Beetle with his dad upon turning 16, Karl Klewiada proved particularly amenable to my instruction.
Klewiada got his first BMW in 1979, when he bought a new 320iS. Since then, he's had a slew of interesting European cars, including a 2008 M3 that he regrets selling and a 2009 Porsche 911 4S, plus a Kawasaki KZ900 and a 1979 BMW R100 motorcycle.
Through it all, the 2002's simplicity continued to appeal, and so did the car's driving dynamics. More importantly, perhaps, the car's ease of modification drew him back. A Bellingham, Washington builder of extraordinarily clever and interesting objects who began his career as a wind-tunnel model maker at Boeing, Klewiada planned to personalize his 2002 before he'd even started looking for one.
His first choice was a tii, naturally enough, but good examples were few and far between in the Pacific Northwest. When a co-worker mentioned that one of his Boeing teammates owned a 2002 that had been parked under a tarp for about ten years, Klewiada was ready to compromise. The car was a 1976 model that had left the factory in Inka orange but now wore Granada red, and though it wasn't running it would serve as a good starting point for a resto-mod. It didn't hurt that Klewiada's son Eric had started taking auto body classes at a local technical college, turning the 2002 into an educational father-son project.
The home workshop was readied, and the dirty and dusty disassembly process began. During disassembly, Klewiada photographed and labeled every part to facilitate reassembly years later.
"By doing this, and with frequent references to the BMW 2002 FAQ forum, it made the reassembly process (years later) fun and rewarding, especially since I didn't know what half of the stuff was at the time!" he recalls.
The father-and-son team first attacked the body with aircraft paint stripper (rather toxic), and continued with scraping and sanding. It was a slow process thanks to the car's multiple layers of paint, and it did little for the hard-to-reach areas. Eventually, they put the 2002's skeleton on a trailer and took it to a shop for high-pressure blasting with bicarbonate of soda, an environmentally friendly method that was developed to clean the Statue of Liberty.
Further prep work and paint primer was done in Eric's auto body class, and then the car was trailered to Lam Phan's Affordable Autoworks in Bellingham. Phan's crew replaced the floors, performed rust perforation surgery, gave the fenders a slight flare, excised the fuel filler door, relocated the rear exhaust exit point to dead center, removed the rear trunk key mechanism and replaced it with an electronic opener.
Phan eliminated all traces of chrome body trim, painting all remaining trim black or body color. He also got rid of the car's original "diving board" U.S.-spec bumpers, replacing them with much smaller and shapelier pre-'74-style bumpers in fiberglass, which Klewiada reworked himself after finding the initial quality inadequate. In addition to their improved aesthetics, the bumpers are lighter than the originals, reducing the car's polar moment of inertia.
Finally, Phan applied a stunning coat of gray paint that Klewiada calls the pièce de résistance. It consists of a PPG DBC base coat with three coats of clear, the latter polished to a better-than-new finish. A set of period-correct Hella driving lights adds the final touch to the car's exterior.
While the body was being rejuvenated, engine and mechanical guru Patrick O'Neil of Midnight Motorsport was rebuilding the M10 engine. The block and head were completely stripped, cleaned and magnafluxed, and all four cylinders were bored from the stock 89mm to 90mm. All internal components—including the 9.5:1 compression ratio (same as stock) pistons from Ireland Engineering with Hastings rings—were balanced and installed to race-car standards, and the rebuilt cylinder head received a 284-degree Ireland Engineering billet camshaft and a three-angle valve grind. New bronze guides hold stainless steel Ireland Engineering valves, which maintain standard dimensions at 46 and 38mm. Heavy-duty valve springs, chrome-moly retainers and heavy duty rocker arms should permit bursts past 7,000 rpm.
In place of the stock single Solex 49 PDSI carb, the engine inhales through a pair of Weber 45 DCOE carburetors, which were already on the car when Klewiada bought it and were rebuilt along with the engine. Activated by a Redline linkage, they're mated to an Ireland Engineering manifold and breathe through Ramflo filters.
A Pertronix ignition sends volts from the Bosch "Blue" coil to be allocated through an Original BMW mechanical distributor. All of the car's wiring was upgraded and reworked, with amps provided by a high-output alternator. An Ireland Engineering aluminum radiator (with silicon hoses and an electric fan) performs cooling duties.
A CNC-lightened flywheel lets the motor rev quicker, and a Sachs 215mm clutch transmits torque through a Getrag 245 five-speed overdrive transmission to a 3.91 limited slip differential sourced from a 320i.
My educated guess is that the engine makes 165 horsepower at the crank, up from 100 hp stock. Alpina would be impressed.
Klewiada restored the suspension himself, opting for an Ireland Engineering Stage II setup with Bilstein Sport shocks and struts, with Ireland's 22mm front/19mm rear anti-roll bars. He replaced the stock rubber bushings and mounts with polyurethane items for greater precision. He also sourced a rare quick-ratio steering box and rebuilt it; driving this car at slow speeds makes going to the gym unnecessary.
Klewiada upgraded the brakes with 320i parts. The front discs now measure 255mm instead of 240mm, and the rear twin-shoe drums measure 250mm instead of 230mm; brake fluid flows through stainless steel lines. Outboard of the brakes, the car rolls on retro-looking and aesthetically perfect Rota RB wheels that measure 7.0 × 15 inches, wrapped in Falken Ziex 195/50-15 rubber at all four corners.
The interior has been kept stock and period-correct but for LED lighting and a set of VDO gauges, and it received a complete makeover with HushMat sound deadening insulation behind new black carpet and a headliner from World Upholstery. Klewiada found installing the new headliner frustratingly difficult, but his efforts to get it right paid off. He installed new Recaro front seats and matching rears from Aardvarc Racing and sourced a new steering wheel from an E21 320iS. Finally, Klewiada replace all body seals, from hood to trunk and in between, with new rubber, then relocated the battery to the trunk along with the fuel filler, having already eliminated the outside filler door.
Klewiada says the most challenging aspect of the project was simply keeping the focus required to get it done. He also says it would have been much easier if he'd started with a better car.
Klewiada says he spent about $44,000 restoring the 2002, which is plenty of money in absolute terms but mere pocket change by Pebble Beach standards.
When the car is finished, I meet Karl at Midnight Motorsport in Seattle for its maiden journey to his home in Bellingham.
Almost immediately after leaving, we get stuck for hours in one of Seattle's infamous Interstate 5 traffic jams. The BMW never hiccups; the instruments stay in the proper green zones even as Karl sweats in this non-air-conditioned '02. The noise from the open windows makes one a bit hard of hearing after a few hours, but even with the glass rolled up, visibility is almost as good as on a motorcycle: panoramic and airy, all the better to enjoy that Pacific NW scenery.
When the traffic finally clears, we leave the dreaded interstate for sinuous back roads so that the '02 can finally stretch its legs. This is a car that requires a committed driver: It wants your full attention and also forces you to exercise a good bit of muscle. You've got to do more than just flex your right foot and twirl the overboosted steering—driving this car takes work.
The clutch is easy to engage, but shifting through the short linkage requires concentration. The steering wheel loads up under cornering forces, the feel meaty and rich in detail. The firm ride is perfect for these smooth back roads, transmitting sufficient information as to grip and texture. Body roll is controlled and progressive, kept in check by the tight damping from the Bilsteins. This car wriggles with feedback.
The cam comes alive with an extra surge at 4,500 rpm, and the induction sounds from the twin Webers on full throttle are vintage vinyl. Drivers of the current crop of turbocharged, throttle-by-wire cars should experience the immediacy and detailed response of the Webers to minor adjustments of the gas pedal.
There is a purity of focus to this car's driving dynamics. To exploit it, the driver must bring the same. There are no electronic guardians, and a 2002 at the limit can quickly acquaint one with local flora.
The nose gets lighter as the 2002 exceeds the speed limit. The air pushes the boxy 2002 around, exploding in noisy bursts over the flat trunk, unadorned by wind-cheating devices. Given an open stretch of autobahn, I'm pretty sure this car would be stable to 120 mph or so, but we're in Washington, not Germany, and fear of a ticket sends a restraining signal to my sneaker.
Besides, driving this 40-year-old car is about the sensory experience, particularly around corners. Insouciant big speed simply isn't part of a 2002's DNA.
Garage queen? Not this '02!
As we're cruising around and comparing our impressions, I ask Karl what he's got planned for his next project.
In the meantime, he'll continue to drive his new 2002, taking it up and down the coast and maybe even to track days. It won't be a garage queen: Karl pledges to drive it often, even in the rain that is inevitable in this part of the world. He also promises to let the M10 rev past 6,000 rpm at least once per outing…even if it's on its way to the concours lawn.
He's become one of them himself with this 2002, and since it was photographed Klewiada has treated it to a five-panel wink mirror and a very cool black vinyl bordered license plate that sits flush with the surface of the car. He's also made a date with Midnight Motorsport to install custom coilovers and camber plates.
The project continues. I accept the blame.


You ever stumble on a video or a website for the first time, find out it's been around a long time and wonder … how did I miss this in the first place?
Super cool, but sadly … none of it is real.
I contacted Eleks to ask whatever became of the idea, and one of the creators, Markiyan Matsekh, emailed back to say that it was an experiment. "We left it as a concept for times when technology will be ready. No further development on this project," he said.
Well, here's hoping that the technology will someday be ready for the kinds of things you see in that video.
By the way, Eleks wrote a little more about the experiment if you're curious.
YIKESS!!! Scary!!! I would not do that without a parachute or a safety cord!!!
…maybe not even with a parachute or safety cord!


The recently published Transfer Duty Amendment Bill 2018 proposes to exempt eligible beneficiaries that receive immoveable property donations through programs such as the National Housing Appeal and RADP to be exempt from payment of duty.
Though in practice the beneficiaries have not been requested to pay the duty, this is a good move that will protect the beneficiaries from committing tax evasion while they are not aware that they have been evading tax. The eligible beneficiaries who usually receive such donations are the less privileged who due to their economic status are unable to acquire or build such property for themselves. Therefore imposing such a tax on them might seem like an unfair move by the legislature.
Though this move is highly appreciated, it should be noted that Transfer Duty is not the only tax that is triggered by the donation of property to the kind of individuals or beneficiaries stated above. Donations Tax (also known as Capital Transfer Tax (CTT)) is also applicable to such property and based on the type of immoveable property that are normally donated to these beneficiaries, they can be liable to pay 2% to 5% of the value of the donation received.
Though it may be argued that in practice BURS does not enforce the tax, it is advisable to also ensure that the exemption is explicitly stated and in writing. This will avoid situations where the beneficiaries may lose such property because of unpaid taxes and interest.
It has been decided in the courts of law (Lord Halsbury LC) that "If the person sought to be taxed comes within the letter of the law, he must be taxed however great the hardship may appear".
Therefore based on this and the ever growing pressure on revenue authorities to ensure domestic resource mobilisation is maximised, it is advisable to extend exemption of tax for such beneficiaries to CTT. Furthermore the donors of such immoveable property should also be exempt from Capital Gains Tax (CGT) as an incentive for them to continue making the donations. It appears unfair to tax someone for their philanthropic gesture.


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Little Palestine, Diary of a Siege
Little Palestine (Diary of a Siege), dir. Abdallah Al-Khatib, Lebanon / France / Qatar 2021, 89 min., Arabic with English subtitles
BFI London Film Festival 2021
Yarmouk Camp in Damascus, Syria was once home to the largest concentration of Palestinian refugees. Abdallah Al-Khatib's record of its brutal siege is vital viewing.
In 2013, the Assad regime blocked all routes in and out of Yarmouk. Under siege, its inhabitants were deprived of food, water and contact with the outside world. Al-Khatib's camera takes us through the district's streets, meeting elders and participating in lively protests; children wise beyond their years tell us where they find meaning and whose dreams all involve food. As food shortages reach alarming levels, the regime's bombing campaign intensifies.
Al-Khatib's poetic reflections, published at the time in 40 Rules of Siege, underscores the escalating disaster: 'When the future sticks out its tongue sarcastically / When the most obvious answers to simple questions / Are a rare as a lump of sugar'. An act of witness and solidarity, Al-Khatib's diary is testament to the dignity of the human spirit.
Please note that ICA Membership tickets are not available for the BFI's London Film Festival.

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{{pagebanner|Huashan National Park Banner.jpg}} '''Mount Hua''' (华山 ''Hua Shan'') is a sacred Taoist mountain located in [[Shaanxi]] Province, [[China]]. It is one of the [[Five Great Mountains]]. ==Understand== [[File:OTBP Mount Hua.jpg|thumb|250px|Shrine on a peak.]] The 2,154-meter-tall mountain, true to its reputation as the "most precipitous mountain under heaven", is a cluster of five peaks with breathtaking cliff faces and a tough challenge to walkers. Hua is popularly known by tourists as the "Most Dangerous Hiking Trail in the World" because even though the climb does not require any technical climbing skills, the trail contains a few steep ascents with cliff-like staircases and two optional via ferratas. The biggest danger to safety is often due to overcrowding in the Summer months. Hua was historically the location of several influential Taoist monasteries, and was known as a center for the practice of traditional Chinese martial arts. It is also one of the five holy Taoist mountains of China. Huashan Village at the base of the park is a small city more than it is a village. The park lies immediately south of town. Peaks and important points of access are mostly named with cardinal directions: East Gate: the new visitor's center and ticket office are located here. The East Gate provides access to the North Cable Car. The North Cable Car goes to North Peak. A trail called the "Soldier's Path" also ascends North Peak beneath the North Cable Car. Yuquan Yuan (Jade Spring Temple): this is the start of the hiking trail to the top of North Peak. Yuquan Yuan is located at the south edge of Huashan Village. There is a ticket office here but no visitor's center. The West Cable Car ascends West Peak from the west side of the park. ==Get in== ===By Train=== There are now two train stations that serve the town of Huashan. Huashan North (bei) is served by high speed trains while Huashan Station is served by regular trains. From Xi'an, frequent (16 x day) high speed trains leave Xi'an North station and arrive at Huashan North station (30-45 minutes, ¥34-54). Very frequent (every 20-30 minutes) regular trains depart from Xi'an station and arrive at Huashan station (1.5-2 hours, ¥19). From Huashan North station, you have two options to get to the mountain. If you want to take a cable car to the top of the mountain, take the free green minibus to the new East Gate visitors center/ticket office south of the big roundabout. If you want to hike to the top of the mountain, take a taxi (~¥25) to the Yuquan Yuan (Jade Spring Temple) where there's another ticket office for walkers. From Huashan Station, take a taxi to the East Gate visitors center (~¥10-15) to take a cable car, or to the Yuquan Yuan (~¥15-20) if you're planning on hiking. Alternatively, take the public bus (¥3) to Yuquan Yuan. Note that the metered taxi fare between Huashan Station and Yuquan Yuan is about ¥15, but most taxi drivers won't use the meter and will insist on ¥20 (December 2015). ===By Bus=== From Xi'an: Tourist bus 1 leaves from the east side of Xi'an station (¥22 [May 2014], 2 hours). Buses leave regularly during daylight hours. During peak season there are buses starting at 6am. Look for a sign saying 华山 (Huashan). If you not sure then just ask the other buses and they will direct you. The bus will drop you off at new visitor's center (East Gate, access to North Cable Car). Other private buses range between ¥30 to ¥50 and may end up in Huashan Town (within walking distance of Yuquan Yuan and the start of the hiking trail). Beware scam buses that try to charge 10x as much. Buses also leave from the '''Xi'an East Bus Station''' (Zhong Tong) for ¥35. More importantly, the last buses from Huashan to Xi'an in the evening arrive here rather than the train station. This is the last station on the Xi'an subway line 1 and can be used to get back to the central city (¥3 to Bell Tower). Apparently bus 42 will take you back to the train station (needs confirmation). Be aware if these are independent private companies or just two guys with a bus. They don't operate on a schedule, but will leave when full of passengers. So for the quickest departure, find a bus already mostly full of people, since if you choose an empty bus you could be sitting in the parking lot a while. ==Fees and Permits== [[File:OTBP Mount Hua Characters.jpg|thumb|250px| Chinese characters on the walls.]] The entrance fee for the National Park is ¥180 yuan, ¥90 with a student card (during the off-season ¥100 and ¥50 with a student card)- it is worth trying any foreign ID card in lieu of a student card as the attendant likely won't check it too closely (or at all). You need a Chinese student permit or an International Student Identity Card. There are 2 cable cars in operation. The one leading up to the North peak costs 80 yuan 1 way. The one leading to the West peak costs 140 yuan one way (and lasts 20mins!). With a student ID card it is 10% cheaper. To reach the North cable car station, you need to take a shuttle bus from the ticket station (20 yuan). To reach the West cable car station, you need to take a shuttle bus from the ticket station (40 yuan). Only park buses and specific vehicles are allowed up the mountains, and if you are not intending to hike up from the base, this is your only option. ==Get around== The Tourist line 1 bus will eventually drop you at the main Ticket Hall - East Gate (after 1 stop elsewhere). Go into the hall to buy your tickets. If you wish to walk the "Long Way" this starts at West Gate, take your ticket back to the Number 2 bus park (where you got off) and show the ticket to the gold shuttle buses, they will take you to the start of the trail. If you wish to walk the "Soldiers Way" or take the North Peak Gondola, these start at further up the road from East Gate, buy a ¥20 shuttle pass at the ticket hall find the same gold shuttles to get you there. For West Peak Gondola buy a ¥40 shuttle pass. For buses that end in the village walk up the hill to the temple, walk through the temple to eventually find West Gate where you can buy an entrance ticket to walk up. (Shuttles stop at the parking lot on the right behind the "supermarket" just before the temple, it may be possible to use them to get to the main ticket hall). A Taxi to the main ticket hall from the village is typically ¥10. The East Gate will be closed at night, thus if you are planning to climb overnight, proceed to the the West Gate. After the bus from the ticket office (¥20) deposits you at the mountain proper, you have 3 options for ascending the first bit. Note that all start, and finish, almost right next one another. Watch out for scams, especially if you are planning to climb the mountain overnight to watch sunrise at the East Peak. The only transportation available then are cabs. There will also be unofficial "cabs" (basically normal cars operated by locals) called hei che (black cars) parked near the train station. Drivers will approach you offering to bring you to the entrance for a price of around ¥30. On the way, if it has rained recently, they will claim that there was been a slight erosion which has caused a blockage of the paths and thus closure of the entrances. To make the story sound more convincing, some may even pretend to call their "brother" or "friend" on the mountain who will then speak to you to confirm that the roads have been closed. If the weather is good, the driver will claim that the roads are under maintenance. Knowing that you would need a visual confirmation to be fully convinced, the driver will then take you to the East Gate, which is always closed at night. At that crucial moment where you are thinking to yourself that your plans have been spoilt, he will recommend that you stay in a hotel before attempting the climb the next morning, and very conveniently, there will be an "affordable" hotel right next to the entrance, which he will point out. If he succeeds in getting you to fork out money to stay the night, he will earn a commission. [[File:OTBP Mount Hua Ascending Steps.jpg|thumb|250px|Ascending steps]] 1) Climb the North Peak--main route. Plan for 2-5 hours depending on fitness (Approximately 6km with 1100m vertical) to reach the North Peak. There will be plenty of shops by the side of the path selling food and drinks for you to replenish your energy. Eating hot noodles in the cold will be a very pleasant experience. 2) Take a cable car (¥80 one way, ¥150 return) to the North Peak, (¥140 one way, ¥280 return) to the West Peak. Be warned - the line to enter the North Peak cable car often lasts over two hours (weekends, public holidays) - so try to arrive early. Thankfully, line cutting is surprisingly rare, and most of the line is blocked from the sun and with water misting, so sans boredom, it's still fairly comfortable even in summer. The North Peak cable car starts at East Gate (shuttles available from Ticket hall ¥20). 3) Climb the North Peak--alternate route below the North Peak cable car (East Gate). Called "Solider's Way" - it's the more difficult, but faster of the two hiking routes. This takes an estimated 2 hours, and is nothing but steps. It also contains one section with ''optional'' ~80 degree steps, for those who have seen the famous photos online. The steepest steps on the mountain (approaching 90 degrees) are also here, though now chained off in favour of a far more forgiving route. These three routes meet up again just below the North Peak summit. One can of course, take any of the 3 routes up, and then either of the other two remaining down. From this meeting area (just below the North Peak summit), there is initially only one route to the other peaks. This passes through the area known as the "Heavenly Steps" (上天梯) literally "ascend heaven ladder", "Sun and Moon Cliff" and "Black Dragon Mountain," the latter so called because it looks like a dragon's wavy back. The route is no more than a meter wide at places. This should take about 2 hours. At the top of this section is the "Gold Lock Pass." Here the route branches. Different paths lead towards the East, South, Center and West Peaks, as well as other points of interest. As most of the elevation gain is done, the final ascent to each of the peaks is not too severe. You likely only have time to climb one (probably the South, the highest) or walk a circuit. In this peak there are temples, lodges and other sites. This includes the infamous Changkong Boardwalk. From April 2013, a new cable car route (¥140 one way) to the West Peak was opened. It is by far the easiest (and the most expensive, hence least crowded) way to enjoy Huashan. Since the West Peak is nearly at the top, you can hike four peaks (West, South, Center, East) as well as walk the "Plank Road in the Sky" without too much ascending. Then you can either take the same cable car down (if you are not interested in Chinese culture or you are not confident of your physical strength, you have got most of the beauty of Huashan already), or descend to the North Peak (one hour) to take one of the 3 routes mentioned earlier back to the foot of the mountain. ==See== [[File:OTBP Mount Hua with Peaks.jpg|thumb|250px|Lookout point]] *'''Sunrise''' : Refreshing Terrace, Shuguang Pavilion, Lion Peak, Jade Screen Pavilion, Bright Peak *'''Sunset''': Paiyun (Cloud Dispersing) Pavilion, Red Cloud Peak *'''Cloud Sea''': Jade Screen Pavilion, Refreshing Terrace, White Goose Ridge, Paiyun Pavilion, Bright Peak *'''Snowscape''': Jade Screen Pavilion, North Sea, Pine Valley, Cloud Valley, Hot Spring ==Do== * Watch the sun rise from East Peak (Dong Feng) by attempting a night hike. It won't be as crowded as during the daytime, but you will see other hikers ascending as well. Be sure to bring along a flashlight, spare batteries and warm clothing. Such equipment can be rented from a store along the road leading to the West Gate entrance. Check the weather forecast before climbing because a rainy night will result in dense fog in the early morning which conceals the sunrise. *At East Peak, prepare yourself mentally as you ascend the famous yun ding, which are narrow steps half the length of your feet, carved into the stone, and stacked up at an angle so sharp that you are virtually climbing a stone ladder. Experience the thrill of clinging onto the iron chains by the side of the path with your arms, while slowly groping for a foothold on the slippery steps. *Next morning, walk from East Peak to the other peaks, where the scenery changes from rock outcrops to lush foliage (in spring). The mist will gradually fade away to reveal a breathtaking expanse of valleys if you look over the edge of the cliffs. Indulge in a sense of satisfaction as you survey the arduously long journey you had completed during the night. [[File:OTBP Mount Hua with Temple.jpg|thumb|250px|View of the temple]] * With a safety harness (since 2005!) walk out on the 长空栈道(Changkong Zhandao, "Vast Sky Plank Walk"). Climb a ladder that's nothing more steel rods driven into a crack in the rock, and walk on planks a foot wide along the edge of a cliff dropping thousands of feet, and in places put you trust in footholds carved into the rock. *Other than the "Vast Sky Plank Walk" one can choose to descend to the famous Chess Pavilion next to the east peak via the steep footholdings cut into the mountain. This is the only way to get there and like the plank walk there is now a harness for rent (¥30). In the very beginning of the climb down it is 90 degree steep but in overall it's a little less frightening than the plank walk and the Chess pavilion is a great reward for the few visitors that manage to reach it. ==Buy== A golden lock at the golden lock temple and add it to the iron railings as a prayer for your family. Couples also often buy locks and inscribe their names on them as a symbol of everlasting love. While people symbolically place their locks at the golden lock pass, many choose to randomly place them on railings by the side. A gold or bronze medal that you can inscribe with your name to commemorate your ascent of the mountain. ==Eat== Biang Biang Mian (Noodles) Special Shaanxi noodles available on the mountain. The character for biang is a special character with 57 strokes only used in Shaanxi Province. Small shops also sell typical snacks and drinks. It is also advisable to bring your own snacks or food. For example, a bowl of instant noodles at North Peak is ¥17 as of Dec 2012 and a Snickers in a caffee near to the peak is ¥18, about four times more expensive than back in town, and despite being located right by the cable cars. In winter the restaurants close early due to low volume. If you arrive at dinnertime it is not uncommon for restaurants to be closed or to only have instant noodles. Cooking can also be difficult for the staff due to frozen water pipes. == Drink == Be sure to bring enough water for your hike. You may need to buy water on the mountain which will cost you about 5 Yuan (up to ¥10 when furthest up on the mountain). If you buy the water before coming the price should be about ¥1.5. Most people will drink Red Bull from small golden cans. This Red Bull is not carbonated and is a little more watery than those available in the United States. ==Sleep== Most of the peaks have guesthouses where you can sleep in communal rooms of about 4 to 10 people. The price should be around ¥60 to ¥120. Non-communal rooms start at around ¥200 a night. Note that the guest houses are not heated, and they can be brutally cold during the winter. It is possible that the provided sheets and thin mattresses will not be enough, so dress warm and/or bring a sleeping bag and insulation for your head, where the most heat is lost. Restrooms are also located outside, so any breaks will require a short walk outside in the cold. There are no shower facilities or running water in the guesthouses. Bring moist towelettes, sanitation gel, or simply a small towel to douse with drinking water if you want to wash your hands or face. For a more authentic experience, sleep by the edge of the cliff at East Peak. The ground slopes upwards towards the edge, thus it is relatively safe to sleep near the edge even though there are no railings. Alternatively, huddle up closer to the metal posts away from the edge of the cliff if you would like a safer place to sleep. Prepare enough warm clothes as the temperature drops close to zero at East Peak, with the wind chill. ==Contact== The guest houses do not have WiFi internet access in their rooms. China Unicom has full HSDPA signal at all the peaks so it is advisable to have a phone that can tether if you want to access the internet from your computer. As with everywhere in China, data speeds can vary tremendously regardless of signal strength. ==Get out== [[File:OTBP Mount Hua Red Ribbons.jpg|thumb|250px|Ribbon steps]] In Huashan village, minibuses leave from the intersection of Yuquan Lu and Xitong Gonglu, as well as the East Gate that gives access to the cable car station, on a frequent basis. Although some guides say they stop at 7:00, unlicensed transportation continues. In a worst-case scenario a rickety village taxi could surely be persuaded to make the trip back to Xi'an for ¥300-500. Bus 608 (¥3) runs between the train station (not the north station) and the big roundabout just outside the new big Huashan visitor center (big glass building). There is no sign that signals it is a bus stop but the pink buses seem to run quite frequently so if one failure to flag it down the next will be around soon. The last train from Huashan Station to Xian leaves at 23:26. You will need to take a taxi from the mountain to the train station. It costs ¥20-40 depending on your bargining skills. You can get a full set of informations from the "China Trains" smartphone app or chinatrains.com ==Huashan guide for the poor and fit== Huashan can unexpectedly become a very expensive trip, up to ¥500 for just a day trip. This short guide will help you limit your costs to under 200Yuan *Bus from Xian ¥25-¥36 each way, about 2hours. *Slow Train ¥20 + ¥20-¥30 taxi from Huashan railway station *Entrance ticket ¥90 with student ID. Foreign ID's are also accepted. ¥180 without discount. *Walk up and walk down (The long main trail) *Bring at least 2L water per person and your own food *Walk the "Plank Road in the Sky" (¥30 for harness hire) From Xian take the first bus to Huashan. During peak season there are buses starting at 6am. Go to the east side of the train station and look for a sign saying 华山 (Huashan). If you not sure then just ask the other buses and they will direct you. Aim to catch the 6am bus and don't be later than 7am. You want as much time as possible on the mountain. The Bus takes 2 hours and you will arrive in Huashan town. From here walk straight ahead up the slope to the temple. After a 10min walk through the temple you will arrive at the ticket office. The walk up Huashan is spectacular. The lack of crowds, combined with the beautiful nature, old temples and views makes one of the best parts of the walk. A fit 24year old male can quickly walk this section to the North Peak in 2 hours. The guide says 5 hours. As you reach the North Peak you will be reunited with Chinese masses (who have taken a cable car) and corresponding noises. From the North Peak walk towards the South Peak, it is well signposted, but slow, as you're constantly waiting for people to crawl up the hill. The path splits and you have a number of options - you can head straight for the "Plank Road in the Sky", rent your harness gear (¥30) and leave your bag with the attendants, before returning and then continuing to the South Peak, or you can take the other route and do the South Peak first. With the harness it is very safe, but be careful not to drop your phone/camera. If you have time you should walk back to the North Peak via the East and Central Peaks. If you are low on time you can go directly back towards the North Peak and walk down, (last bus leaves at 7pm). If you are REALLY low on time you need to take one of the expensive cablecars down - the new west cablecar is closest to the South Peak and Plank Road in the Sky, but it also the most expensive (¥140 + ¥40 shuttle bus to a car park/restaurant area, + ¥30 taxi back to Huashan train station). The North cablecar is a cheaper option, (¥80 cablecar + ¥20 bus) to Huashan. On your walk back down you should take a refreshing dip in one of the spring pools along the route. If your swim takes too long, or you end up walking slowly due to knee problems causing you to miss your bus then it is no problem. There are trains until 11pm from Huashan to Xian. You will need to take a taxi (about ¥30) to the train station and then take the train (¥20 for the slow train ~1hr30mins). == Stay safe == {{IsIn|Shaanxi}} {{outline}} [[ja:華山]] [[wikipedia:Mount Hua]]
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So I have a bit of a weakness when it comes to Groupons (D. says "I have a bit of a weakness when it comes to vision) - either way, since I haven't replaced my glasses in approximately 10 years (I am a major contact lens abuser) I thought it was meant to be when the Groupon for SEE in Georgetown fluttered into my inbox a few months ago.
I had already casually browsed the selection at the shop attached to my opthomologist in Denver when I had been in for my annual exam around Christmas, and needless to say, I wasn't impressed.
As things stand now, I wear my contacts over 12 hours a day - so if I'm going to swap out for frames instead, I'm looking for something fun, different and not wire-framed.
SEE provided the perfect antidote, with dozens of frames to my liking. The critical choice came down to the following two pairs - a difficult decision, let's see if you picked the same pair I did - or if you just find them both totally ridiculous.


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In Argo, what is the culture official asking about?
Argo has a scene where the fake film crew joins an official from the Iranian government's department of culture and art (or something like that). When the official is introduced to the director, the official asks him something about the movie, and the director answers with "no" but looks confused.
What was the culture official asking about? It sounded like he was asking if the movie was going to be a love story, but I couldn't understand much of what he was saying.
plot-explanation argo
Shiz Z.Shiz Z.
The culture official asks whether the film is about a foreign bride who comes to Iran, but she doesn't understand the language or the custom so there is a misunderstanding and lapse.
To this, Bob, the "director", replies that it's not.
IncognitoIncognito
Thank you. Was there some underlying meaning that I am missing? Bride represents US in Iran or something?
– Shiz Z.
I did not think of any underlying meaning, but now that you've said, it got me thinking :) and I don't think that his question meant anything else than a casual question.
– Incognito
An Iranian can only answer that. It seems this plot is similar to any Iranian movie made before the timeline in Argo.
– Mistu4u
There was a 1964 Iranian movie called "The Foreign Bride." Couldn't that be it? mopopoc.com/2012/05/foreign-bride-1964-iran.html?m=1
he was referring to the movie Not without my daughter and asking if this Argo movie is that one.
That movie was released in 1991 and represented exaggerated bad aspects of Iran and was opposed by Iranian government and people.
Although that movie hadn't existed at the time Argo happened, seems like the filmmakers wanted to mention that movie to the audience. Comments of this answer make it clearer.
arianooarianoo
The culture official was most probably not referring to exactly this movie directly, given that Argo is set in the 70s or so. But it is still reasonable that this particular movie was meant by the filmmakers and thus as a little side-joke on Iranian-US-relationships through movies. So while this doesn't really answer the actual question, it is a very good addition to Incognito's answer (and I urge the mods removing this answer to make it a comment to Incognito's answer rather than to the question itself).
– Napoleon Wilson ♦
If you can perhaps expand this more it would be a very viable answer, as it stands currently, it is more on that edge of possibly comment.
– Tablemaker
The problem is as Christian Rau says ..... Argo is set before Not without my daughter. Its possible the Argo writers intended it to be a reference, but its clearly not what the character is referring to. However your answer is clearly more interesting than just a comment.
– iandotkelly ♦
@arianoo I'd say it was meant by the makers of Argo as a side blow to exactly this movie, even if it wasn't made yet. So this way the question of the culture official seemed quite odd to the film team (the in-move film team) and wouldn't make much sense at that time, yet to the audience it made sense quite well and gave an interesting satirical reference to the depiction of Iran in American movies. I'd also agree with iandotkelly that the answer, if somehow including the points of Incognito (which answer the actual question of what was said) had a good potential as an individual answer.
@arianoo So while the culture official's question doesn't make much sense if seen in-universe, it has a much deeper meaning when seeing the overall theme and disregarding the rather anachronistic nature of the actual words itself. Thus your answer goes much deeper than Incognito's, but it should definitely mention that the culture official is not really refering to Not Without My Daughter directly, but only on a meta-level.
Everyone is looking way too deeply into this. There was no reference to any specific movie. IT was simply the Iranian asking if this was going to be a wacky comedy that uses the differences in their cultures for the laughs...because Western movies and TV often treated the culture of Iranians as a bit backwards, to the point where moviegoers are expected to laugh AT Iran. Not at the situation.
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Wide as a parasol, a hat shelters this woman as she offers her wares in the market. A common sight in Ghana, women juggle jobs, homemaking, husbands and children. Nii Ablorh Sowah depicts the young merchant in pastel tones, exalting her role as the backbone of Ghanaian society.
Artfully crafted by Nii Ablorh Sowah from West Africa.
"Most of my paintings center on women because I believe they contribute to and engage in the stability of the country; they are also pacesetters who take care of the home and family."
"Although I had the passion for drawing and painting at a tender age, I developed my skill at the Polytechnic in Takoradi. This passion inspires me, as does the uniqueness of the natural world and I enjoy depicting the daily activities of women in our society. My favorite thing in life is nature.
"I was born at Accra on April 17, the second-born of four siblings. My paintings are a blend of realism and abstract involving everyday life and, once in a while, scenes of African society. Most of my paintings center on women because I believe they contribute to and engage in the stability of the country; they are also pacesetters who make time to take care of the home and family.
"My choice of media ranges from acrylic to watercolors on poly-canvas (a cotton canvas with a plastic-like backing) and canvas. I've taught a few people how to paint and my work has received compliments. I dream of one day owning a gallery, and exhibiting my paintings worldwide. Although marketing my work has been a challenge, Novica will bring my paintings to your door."


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Q: Winflash and ATK driver I want to update my laptop's BIOS with Winflash on Windows10_64, because EZFlash can't update the same BIOS version. Winflash asks me for the ATK driver, then I installed it. But when I run Winflash again, it continues to ask me for the ATK driver - like it hasn't been installed.
I tried it with various versions, the links mostly taken from this SU question.
Do you have any hints ?

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Dans l'enfer de la polygamie () est un téléfilm américain réalisé par Rachel Goldenberg, diffusé le  sur .

Le scénario est inspiré à travers les récits  de Susan Ray Schmidt, une des trois épouses du prophète Ervil LeBaron, chef du groupe de mormons fondamentalistes polygames () qui a fait la une des médias américains pour avoir ordonné de meurtres de plusieurs membres de famille.

Synopsis

Julina, 17 ans, arrive dans la petite ville de Hilcreek avec sa mère, qui va devenir la quatrième femme d'un homme proche du prophète. Elle va faire la connaissance des trois autres épouses de celui-ci, ainsi que de ses enfants, de tous âges confondus. Elle va tomber sous le charme de Ryder, le fils ainé du prophète. Tout se passe bien jusqu'au jour où le prophète décide de prendre une autre femme de la secte pour épouse, et que ce sera Julina. Elle tentera par tous les moyens d'éviter le mariage...

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 Titre original :
 Titre français : Dans l'enfer de la polygamie
 Réalisation : Rachel Goldenberg
 Scénario : Damon Hill, d'après  de Susan Ray Schmidt (2009)
 Décors : Jessica Mahnke
 Costumes : Jane Johnston
 Photographie : Adam Silver
 Montage : Bill Parker
 Musique : Christian Davis
 Production : Ross Kohn et Nancy Leopardi
 Société de production : Indy Entertainment
 Société de distribution : Marvista Entertainment
 Pays d'origine :
 Langue originale : anglais
 Format : couleur
 Genre : drame
 Durée : 86 minutes
 Dates de diffusion :
  :  sur
  :  sur TF1

Distribution
 Haley Lu Richardson (VF : Marie Tirmont) : Julina
 Mary McCormack (VF : Marie-Eve Dufresne) : Leann
  : Merril
 Riki Lindhome (VF : Christèle Billault) : Kayla
 Kate Fuglei (VF : Françoise Armelle) : Alice
 Perry Mattfeld : Bonnielee
 Bodhi Bown : Joseph
 Elle Labadie : Maggie
 Damon Hill : Père de Julina
 William Mapother (VF : Jean-François Lescurat) : Ervil
 Presley Henderson : Esther
 Jack Falahee (VF : Tony Marot) : Ryder
 Chris Flanders (VF : Eric Marchal) : Officier Gene White
  Cassandra Hepburn et Tiffany Van Cott : Filles alcoolisées
 Jeanette O'Connor : Caissière
 Blake Heron : Voyou
 Jake Weary : Micah
  : Willie
 Ryan Bailey (VF : Laurent Mantel) : Aaron
 Mark Gadbois et Fred Stoverink : Hommes
 Georgia Rose Matlack : Fille

Source et légende : Version française (VF) sur RS Doublage

Production

Développement
Le scénario s'inspire des expériences vécues de Susan Ray Schmidt, l'une des trois épouses de Ervil LeBaron, chef du groupe de mormons fondamentalistes polygames qui s'est fait arrêté pour meurtres de plusieurs membres de famille, opposants et femmes étant en dehors du mouvement, condamné à de la prison à perpétuité en 1980 et meurt derrière les barreaux l'année suivante.

Casting
Haley Lu Richardson joue le rôle de Julina, sans doute sous les traits de Susan Ray Schmidt.

Accueil
Le téléfilm a été vu par 1,796 million de téléspectateurs lors de sa première diffusion.

Notes et références

Voir aussi

Article connexe
 Église fondamentaliste de Jésus-Christ des saints des derniers jours

Liens externes

Téléfilm américain des années 2010
Téléfilm diffusé en 2013
Téléfilm de Lifetime
Mormonisme et polygamie

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Pacino's is situated at 708 Doncaster Road and is diagonally opposite the Doncaster Playhouse.
We strongly recommend that you be seated inside the restaurant by no later than 6.30 pm. That should give you plenty of time to enjoy your meal without rushing. Remember, the play commences at 8.00 pm sharp and late comers will not be admitted until there is a suitable break in the play.
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Plays Pleasant
By George Bernard Shaw
Introduction by W. J. McCormack
Edited by Dan H. Laurence
Category: Literary Collections | Literary Criticism
About Plays Pleasant
Exclusive to Penguin Classics: the definitive text of Shaw's volume of "pleasant" plays, Arms and the Man, Candida, The Man of Destiny, and You Never Can Tell—part of the official Bernard Shaw Library
A Penguin Classic
One of Bernard Shaw's most glittering comedies, Arms and the Man is a burlesque of Victorian attitudes to heroism, war and empire. In the contrast between Bluntschli, the mercenary soldier, and the brave leader, Sergius, the true nature of valour is revealed. Shaw mocks deluded idealism in Candida, when a young poet becomes infatuated with the wife of a Socialist preacher. The Man of Destiny is a witty war of words between Napoleon and a "strange lady," while in the exuberant farce You Never Can Tell a divided family is reunited by chance. Although Shaw intended Plays Pleasant to be gentler comedies than those in their companion volume, Plays Unpleasant, their prophetic satire is sharp and provocative.
This is the definitive text prepared under the editorial supervision of Dan H. Laurence. The volume includes Shaw's Preface of 1898.
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"[Shaw] did his best in redressing the fateful unbalance between truth and reality, in lifting mankind to a higher rung of social maturity. He often pointed a scornful finger at human frailty, but his jests were never at the expense of humanity." —Thomas Mann
"Shaw will not allow complacency; he hates second-hand opinions; he attacks fashion; he continually challenges and unsettles, questioning and provoking us even when he is making us laugh. And he is still at it. No cliché or truism of contemporary life is safe from him." —Michael Holroyd
"In his works Shaw left us his mind. . . . Today we have no Shavian wizard to awaken us with clarity and paradox, and the loss to our national intelligence is immense." —The Sunday Times
"He was a Tolstoy with jokes, a modern Dr. Johnson, a universal genius who on his own modest reckoning put even Shakespeare in the shade." —The Independent
"His plays were superb exercises in high-level argument on every issue under the sun, from feminism and God, to war and eternity, but they were also hits—and still are." —The Daily Mail
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Arms and the Man: An Anti-romantic Comedy
Candida: A Mystery
The Man of Destiny: A Fictitious Paragraph of History
You Never Can Tell: A Comedy
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Ben Graham had come with a paradigm shift, using today's strategic terminology. Stocks had been seen through their ticker symbols: paper vehicles to make money in the future, relying on some emotional expectations of the price going up, luck, hype, and above all, Mr. Market's moods.
The paradigm shift was significant. It simply devised that a stock symbol represents a company; a business in other words. For the stock price of that business (its ticker value at Bay Street, Wall Street, or any other "street" for that matter) to go up or down, keeping Mr. Market's modes aside, something has to happen in that business.
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The reader would wonder: Why? Because they rely on second-hand information, which blows the actual value of a stock out of proportion, and then fuel that with hype that the price would go even higher. We all know too well what happens next.
Ben suggested that before you allow yourself to buy a stock, find out what its "Intrinsic Value" (IV) is. Does that gallon of milk deserve $50? Of course not. Then how much? The IV of a gallon of milk is around $3. That is common knowledge. Finding out the IV of a stock is not common knowledge. It requires deliberate research. However, that work is essential to making informed investing decisions.
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When everything seems gray...there may just be an unexpected burst of color to brighten your day! We all know how miserable driving in Columbus can be when it is raining. After sitting in traffic for 30 minutes, exhausted from a long day, I was ready to just be home. This rainbow peeked through the clouds and made my day. As unsafe as it might be, I had to take a picture of it...I was inspired. Why is it that every time I see a rainbow, that little girl inside of me comes out and I actually think I might be able to reach the end of it?!?!
1. With Christmas just behind us, most people are probably familiar with LED (Light Emitting Diodes) lights. Many homeowners decided this year to purchase LED Christmas lights instead of using their old fashioned incandescent bulbs. What's so great about LEDs? LEDs can be used to build energy-efficient lighting products that save energy, help protect the environment, reduce maintenance costs and make people and things look much more attractive than traditional lighting...not to mention they can last much longer than traditional lighting. Another unique element about some LED lights is that you often have the ability to specify the fixture to be color changing. This is how we specified some of the lighting at the MoJoe Lounge we designed. This gave the owner the ability to change the lighting depending on the time of day - bar at night and coffee shop by day.
2. While artificial lighting is needed, often times the sunshine creates just as beautiful an effect. This stained glass window is the main feature of an alter in a church we are currently renovation: Faith Lutheran Church in Whitehall. We are doing some interior renovations and a minor addition, but this masterpiece is certainly going to remain a highlight of the alter. The Pastor informed me that the beautiful glass was crafted by Franklin Art Glass in German Village. If you are doing any sort of renovation project or are in search of beautiful unique glass, I would suggest visiting their showroom.
3. I have never seen a corporate interior design concept as interesting as this. I'm not sure how easy it would be to convince a client of this direction, but I do find it brilliant. Designed by the Dutch Architecture Firm Hofman Dujardin, the DLA Piper Office is a playful space intended to accentuate the variations in sunlight throughout a typical working day. What does that mean? The side of the building that receives the most sunlight is balanced with cooler tones, while the side that receives the least is compensated with warm tones. Meanwhile, the giant gradient of carpet connects the four main meeting rooms, while also creating a simple and clear sense of orientation within the building. Amazing.
4. This is a building I came across and was very intrigued. I searched to find out where this picture was taken, but with no luck. It would be interesting to use this concept as a wayfinding method in a parking garage, hospital, or anywhere really. I love the clean lines and bright, bold, pop of color.
5. Photo manipulation. Andy Warhol was a leading figure in the visual art movement known as Pop Art. This famous print of Marilyn Monroe is one that is recognized by all. Be creative and use your photos in a similar fashion for a distinctive art solution.
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April 8, 2014 by Elisia
Yet another film adapted from a manga series. 僕等がいた (Bokura ga Ita) is a high school romance story about a girl named Takahashi Nanami who fell for the popular boy, Yano Motoharu. Always the same trope but I never get sick of such stories. Haha.
I started out watching the anime series and liked it so much that I continued reading the manga. The anime series ends where Yano moves to Tokyo, leaving Takahashi back in Sapporo. That's about halfway through the whole story. A lot of things happen after that. (No spoilers.)
I had high hopes for the movie, but was a teeny weeny bit disappointed. They changed a couple of scenes to fit the flow of the movie. Other than that, they managed to capture the essence of the story in two parts…kind of like an extended movie. Part one was their high school days and part two when they grew up. I thought the choice of actors was quite accurate.
Toma Ikuta played Yano, a character that has a playful streak and also a serious side. Was kinda happy that I watched this movie with Toma taking the lead role. I've missed seeing him on screen. Toma and YamaP came as a pair in Johnny's, but as they grew up, YamaP overshadowed Toma. When NewS formed, I was crushed that Toma wasn't in it. Eventually, Toma just faded away. He didn't even debut in any group.
Yoshitaka Yuriko played the timid Takahashi. I'm not too familiar with this actress and at first thought Miyazaki Aoi would have been a better choice. After all, Takahashi is supposed to be a cute girl. But as I watched the movie, I felt Yuriko was fine.
Higa Manami played Sengenji Akiko, Yano's Tokyo high school classmate. Akiko is the cool beauty with long black hair. What makes this character so appealing is that she has both the brains and beauty. When Manami appeared in the movie, I felt "Yes! She totally fits the Akiko character!"
Takaoka Sousuke played Takeuchi Masafumi, Yano's best friend who also holds a torch for Takahashi. I'm ok with the choice of actor, just that I felt he looks a bit old for a high schooler. Incidentally, the actor is the ex-husband of Miyazaki Aoi. Hmmm…coincidence…
The movie ending was quite like the manga series. There is not much of an elaboration of after they got together again, yet the story does not end abruptly.
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Nasdaq down for the seventh consecutive Friday...
Still uncertainty in the US…economic data did not help much to give enough clues as to how aggressive the Federal Reserve might be in cutting interest rates…add warnings from several tech stocks and the triple witching (for those who might not be familiar with this, it is the quarterly expiration of futures, index options and individual stock options happening the same day and causing a lot of volatility) to this and you won't be blaming those starting another sell-off in technology…that's for innocent traders/investors of course…for the sinisters behind both the hype and the following crash it is another story of course…anyway going back to the Nasdaq..
It tumbled -50 more than 2%, to 1,890 forming a fresh low for the year and going below 1,900 for the first time since Nov. 19, 1998… volume was over 2 billions as losers beat winners by 26 to 10…
All tech sectors had heady losses… with Internet, chip and hardware being the leaders…
Nasdaq did try to bounce a few times, failing every and each time… pathetic bounces as an analyst put it…in these oversold conditions.
So what's going on here? Was it because the economic news was bad?
Doesn't really look so, the Producer Price Index measuring prices at the wholesale level rose just 0.1% and that was in line with Wall Street forecasts…good news with regard to inflation…
Only that's where they start the problem thinking that might cause the Fed to be less aggressive on the rate cuts…
Pathetic isn't it? If the report had suggested that there was a high risk of inflation as well, would we have a rally here? I doubt that…then we'd probably had more tumbles with shorters saying the economy is in more trouble than we thought…
Just as Prudential's Piskorowski puts it, "We just can't win with economic data… You see the slight uptick in consumer sentiment which bodes well for the economy but runs counter to the crew that was looking for a 75 basis point cut from the Fed, so there was some disappointment there."
All expectations are for the Fed to cut rates by at least 0.5 when it meets Tuesday…not that we don't here those of 0.75 here and there…
"The market is expecting a 50 basis-point-cut but is hoping it'll get 75 basis points. The higher consumer sentiment number released Friday makes a bigger move less likely," said Peter Boockvar, equity strategist at Miller Tabak & Co.
Well that we'll find out next week…looks like 50 points is for sure, 75 points is doubtful however…
The only problem is that even if the Fed does reduce the rate cuts as expected, any rally or bounces the market gets afterwards won't go far…the best can be what we witnessed in the beginning of January in my opinion…
The real turn round or in other words a sustained uptrend can only start when investors can see the effects of the rate cuts and when the companies start reporting improvements…
Still such a rally or bounces could give the market some fresh breath till the real turn round starts…
On the other hand this whole thing has become more and more psychological and sentimental, and as it's widely believed that there won't be another huge leg on the downside for Nasdaq, any short-term rally can be quite sharp..so we'd better watch out and make the most of it while it lasts…
Once again cash is the King as Mark Donahoe, institutional equity sales trader with U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray puts it:
"It's been brutal… It's more of the same but tech is in its own world right now and it's a world of hurt. Cash is king right now."
So let's wish a nice and restful week end for all of us here…hoping we're the less hurt and ready and well-prepared for a turn round…
I vote Riz takes Greenspans Job.......
I knew these posts would pay one day...
In case you're wondering what's the Fed going to do with the rate cuts next week...here is some analysts' views from cnn...
Wall St. tunes into the Fed
Investors keenly wait to hear what the Fed says about interest rates
By Staff Writer Catherine Tymkiw
March 18, 2001: 7:00 a.m. ET
NEW YORK (CNNfn) - Investors will be watching the Federal Reserve very closely this week for signs from the central bank that it will be aggressive about cutting short-term interest rates.
Most expectations are for the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the Fed's policy-making body, to cut rates by at least a half percentage point when it meets on Tuesday. So investors will be dissecting the rhetoric of the Fed's statement for insights into the FOMC's thinking.
"Most of the attention will be riveted to the Fed meeting on [March] 20th," said Alan Ackerman, senior vice president of Fahnestock & Co. "We are no longer a U.S. market isolated from the rest of the world – foreign markets react to what happens here. I think the U.S. has to take the lead here in aggressively cutting interest rates."
There has been some talk on Wall Street that the Fed could cut rates by three-quarters of a percentage point. And analysts say that would inject some life into the current dour market.
"We believe if the Fed does not cut by 75 basis points, there is a risk the market would be disappointed," Bruce Steinberg, chief economist with Merrill Lynch, wrote in a note to clients. "If the Fed does cut by 75 basis points, we do not think that the selling climax would continue past that point."
U.S. stocks bounced wildly last week as investors neared panic about the pace of the economic slowdown as more and more leading companies issued negative news, from revenue warnings to job reductions.
Analysts are now hoping the Federal Reserve will cut short-term interest rates dramatically.
"My feeling is the Fed hasn't clearly indicated that it's fighting a slower economy rather than inflation," said Fahnestock's Ackerman. "Economists and individual investors would like to see the Fed cut rates by 75 basis points and I do believe that would take some of the pressure off the consumer."
The FOMC slashed interest rates by a half point at its last meeting, Jan. 30-31. The cut came less than a month after the Fed surprised the market with a half-point rate cut Jan. 3.
"What I'm expecting and hoping is they'll continue the rhetoric that the economy looks better in January and February than it did in December," said Art Hogan, chief market strategist with Jefferies & Co. "We need it psychologically and those guys (FOMC) can look around the corner – it adds credibility to the fact that this economy will turn around."
The two cuts came after six interest-rate hikes from June 1999 through May 2000 as the Fed aimed to temper the surging economy and ward off inflation.
Wall Street Strategies head analyst Charles Payne said he expects a half-percentage-point cut from the Fed next week. "I'm hoping that it's accompanied with encouraging language."
If you're offered Greenies job Riz, decline it. From what i've been reading Stateside there's a lot of very disgruntled investors...pension holders... you could end up wearing ceement boots talking to the fishes.
Then he coud be our over-seas, sorry Under-seas correspondant....
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