"Oh, [F—]! Oh, [F—]! Oh, [F—]!". It was Sunday in Wisconsin. And even though the TV was on, which meant of course the game was on, my string of unstoppable expletives had nothing to do with the fact that the Packers were gaffing its record-breaking winning streak to the usually wobbly Chiefs. Instead, I was standing, heart pounding, eyes blurring, and hands shaking like the A train as I realized they held a total stranger's laptop.
Given that I was traveling with my laptop and opening it on a Sunday while visiting family halfway across the country to do work during a potentially historic game (at least for dedicated cheeseheads) should tell you there are certain other matters keeping me up at night (two of which are in active litigation).
But dinky di! The year closed out leaving me with renewed belief in the goodness of human kind, if not unfettered faith in our natural inclination to be good when no one's looking.
That fateful Sunday, as I watched the Packers slowly and irrevocably break their near record streak, I believed that the fate of my laptop was inextricably intertwined with my home team's performance. I was only partly wrong.
As sure as my laptop was lost, the Packers lost. Despite multiple calls, made with frantic freak out barely restrained, by the time I returned to La Guardia on Monday, there was still no sign of my laptop, no hint anyone was looking for theirs, and dwindling hope I would ever discover who "Noah" was. (His name was revealed when I first turned on the laptop but then we got snared by the various gatekeepers, protecting all of Noah's identity from about seven pairs of prying eyes). It was small wonder no one had called to claim Noah's notebook. Mine was only two weeks old – that newness likely a fault. It was shiny and pretty, and fit for heavy lifting or at least a really great screen for a serious gamer.
While, like a couple of Kubrick apes, my sister and I tried to break past face recognition on the mystery laptop, Noah, a 17-year old Aussie, was wondering where the hell his Skyrim disk was. He didn't bother to call the TSA but, when I finally tracked him down through my partner's super sleuthing and hard drive cracking, Noah didn't run or hide. To his credit, he politely informed me his uncle would be returning to the great concrete jungle December 25th (yes, Revel, there is a Santa Claus and he comes from a land down under), and he would be happy to make the switch, and how did I happen to find him?
There is a favorite part of a Dr. Seuss classic: the end of the Cat in the Hat, where the very naughty gato has just whisked away every sign of his presence and suddenly Mother, who was not privy to the pranks and havoc that ensued in her absence, turns to the children to ask them what they did while she was away.
After finding Noah's Skyrim: the Elder Scrolls disk (the disk drive – too obvious for any of the seven of us back in the Dairyland to think to check), my Brooklyn wizened and technogeek partner removed the hard drive, and we found young Noah's treasure trove of surreptitious classroom snapshots, college apps, and, frankly, little else.
I was grateful for the clear compass on young Noah, a leery lad standing at the threshold of adulthood and high stakes academia (I only got on the wait list of the law school at the university he's applying to), and soon certain to face harder ethical questions than whether to return the laptop of an adult who apparently was too distracted by this big busy world to notice having made the switch (another downfall of my laptop's newness — I was judging its familiarity by weight and feel rather than actually looking at this thousand dollar piece of luggage going through security). Yes, your author is the culpable party. It was only later as I stood watching the Packers fall to pieces that I recalled a missed Blink of a moment: the person behind me had picked up his laptop and turned it over, looking at it oddly, almost like a Space Odyssey primate, while I strode confidently past, proud and smug at my deft ability to sail through security regardless how much luggage and crap was strapped on me. It was not even a full second when it flashed that something was amiss(ing).
So Noah of the Elder Scrolls posed the question how I found him, which certainly was to mean what did I find out about him. My partner is perhaps more virtuous or less curious than me. I suspected there was much more Noah had in store. There were, I was sure, secret savant rantings and prodigious teenage genius locked behind some hyper-encrypted file, and couldn't my partner please get out of my way so I could find it? The best he did was indulge me in looking at Noah's college essay. It was a rough draft, needed some work, but it was a valiant beginning.
Noah, hanging out back down under still had my laptop in his possession, and could just as easily look for secret genius in my own traveling home (and would just as likely find none). But the question hung in the air, crossing continents, "how did you find me?" And I silently questioned the same of him. Had he, too, broken in and was he now poring over some long lost files, riveted by my screenplay eleven years in the making and insisting his father, the renowned and wealthy producer, read it immediately, or was he sifting through techno glut and the electronic clutter of one overworked paper pusher? Or was he biting his nails through another wave of Skyrim withdrawal, staring abjectly at the useless trapped gadget? And if I told him how I rifled through his files and found his email address on his college app, would he feel like turnabout was fair play, pop out the hard drive, and look at the person who on the other side of the globe was looking at him, both of us through electronic techno bobble eye goggles? I stood staring at his question in my email on my iPhone, and paused for a moment before I answered.
QUESTION: what would you do if your Noah asked you? Go ahead … Gimme the dirt!
Unless there was something with his name/ address/ contact info it's pretty obvious the information was gotten from his machine. I would tell him the information was found on his computer, but I wouldn't volunteer the part about hacking into his data, and certainly wouldn't mention what if anything else was looked at.
Not a gardening topic, but since anyone reading this is using a computer this brings up some important often never thought of or overlooked points. First, computers fail, hard drives crash (break), they get lost and stolen, and are subject to malware such as viruses every time you go online. Many people store lots of personal information on their PC which may include online banking records, passwords, account numbers, emails, and pictures- things strangers should probably not have access to, or in the least things you would not want to loose.
A backup of your information should be periodically done. A backup is simply a second copy of your information that is not physically on your computer. Depending what you do with your computer, copying all your documents onto a DVD or 'thumb drive' may suffice. Don't leave your backup right next to your PC! An easier more thorough way to back up your information can be done by buying an external hard drive which includes automated backup software. A number of companies make this type backup system, my personal preference being Western Digital.
To keep things on your PC private, an encryption program can be used. Basically once you encrypt your information it cannot be viewed without a password. There are a number of these programs available commercially. My personal choice is True Crypt, which is available as a free download.
Although a bit long, that was an overview of keeping your computer data safe. It is far from complete or thorough. If anyone is interested or would like some further information on backups or encryption post a message.
Speaking of games, I just got my Park Seed catalog. I usually begin my ordering by filling out my wish list on the enclosed order forms. I see there's going to be a problem with too many companies, duplicate orders, and probably a couple things omitted. I think I am going to use a spreadsheet instead of the order forms so I can sort things easier than on paper. That may seem to be (is?) overkill, but it seems to be the easiest way to keep track of multiple catalogs and orders. I know the final order lists will be small, but getting the larger initial lists cut to size is the problem. At the end I should have a final list of exactly what I planted to keep in that still ever so elusive garden journal. Am I getting too many seed catalogs or do others have similar ordering issues? Maybe this is why some people buy plants rather than seeds.
I think a lot of people buy plants instead of seeds because they feel the plants might have a better shot since you can actually see them already alive. Other folks, I think, like the anticipation of watching something sprout up from almost nothing (a seed). Kind of like giving birth to a baby versus adoption (hope not to offend anyone by the comparison — just seems apt from the parent's perspective because you love it no less; it's just the different stages at which the big person gets involved). That said, I have a thought about your garden journal…have you considered a binder? It seems you have a lot of materials to keep together. I, for one, think there's no problem in perusing as many of the catalogs as you can, so long as it doesn't become overwhelming. You'll benefit in the end by comparing prices. Also, if you're able to track where you got your various seeds from and how they perform, you'll be yet another step ahead of the game come the following season. Hopefully you'll share your insight and review the performance for other catalog readers (and fellow revelers if you don't mind). I browsed a catalog for the first time this past season. My friend had one from Johnny Seed Co. I can see how it could get to be like a kid in the candy store situation, though, too. This could be okay depending on your budget, and planning. I think getting a binder will help because then you can keep the catalogs in it, as well as loose articles, print-outs, etc. You can also have a separate space for diagrams and spreadsheets, and then your journal can be a three-hole punched notebook or printed out from your computer. I have some extra plastic folders for loose materials that you're welcome to, should you decide to take this route. Right now, looking at my closet, I have seven binders that I use for various purposes (one is called "Food" – another is labeled "Writing," for example), and I find this format incredibly useful. I think I've convinced myself, since I also was mulling over the journal idea. Now on my weekend to do list: start gardening journal/binder. I will keep you posted…keep me posted too please!
The binder idea is probably a good approach since I can see a journal going through many stages of evolution as I start using it. Speaking of catalogs, I just got one from Rain Tree Nurseries. They sell a lot of trees and fruit bushes, and is the place I ordered my bamboo from. Two seeds I ordered from more than one place (stevia and wormwood) failed to grow until I last ordered them from Seed Savers Exchange. I can't say if I finally got my seed growing a bit more refined or the seeds from SSE were better, but I'll order those from SSE this year. Gardening is one of those things that you never finish learning about.
I think I mentioned before that I seem to take better care of plants from seeds than store bought plants. As you said I think it's the care given to get a seed out of the ground.
I've heard good things about Johnny Seed but haven't got their catalog or ordered from them online. Many seed catalogs have a lot of good information about seeds and how to care for them.
If you missed it, or anyone is interested there was a recent podcast of TheSelfSufficientGardener.com about 5 medicinal herbs you should grow. The show ran long so only 4 were covered. Another recent episode was on seed starting- both were pretty good.


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By Dominic O'Donnell
Troublesome Turbidity
This article originally appeared in WWD June 2020 issue as "Troublesome Turbidity"
The Greer Commission of Public Works (CPW) water treatment plant in Greenville County, South Carolina, stands on top of the south bank of the South Tyger River, downstream from the Lake Cunningham recreation area. The natural beauty of the area combined with solid economic growth over recent years has placed increasing demands on CPW.
From 2000 to 2016, the population grew 58%. With the population now at more than 31,000, it is projected to reach 33,500 by 2024. For the Greer CPW plant, that means serving a total population of more than 50,000 with greater than 18,000 service connections and an average of 9 million gallons a day (mgd) of flow with seasonal fluctuations increasing demand.
New sensors and electronics helped the water treatment plant address turbidity issues.
Capacity Growth for CPW
In service since 1971, the plant initally had two basins for 8 mgd capacity. The plant added two basins to double capacity to 16 mgd. It later increased production from 16 mgd to 24 mgd through the use of "high-rate" filtration and upgrades in technology. Computerized controls using data from a full range of analyzers allowed conventional sand filters to operate at a throughput of 6 gallons per minute per square foot, 50% higher than industry standards.
The plant pulls water from Lake Cunningham, seeing variations in incoming water quality, especially during wet weather events. Using conventional treatment, the first step is oxidizing iron and manganese using potassium permangante. The water then goes to rapid mix with polymer based coagulant, along with caustic soda or chlorine as needed for floculation and sedimentation. The water is chlorinated at the prefilter stage and is followed by filtration through 12 rapid sand filters feeding a 5 million gallon clear well tank to add polyphosphate, fluoride, and caustic, before feeding a 3 million gallon storage tank.
Improving Turbidity Measurement Accuracy
In 2016, the plant evaluated operations to look for added efficiency. One of the most critical aspects of the operation of the filters was accurate turbidity measurement. Accurate turbidity measurement in turn rested on maintenance and verification of the analyzers in place.
The plant found that the turbidity analyzers initially installed required extensive cleaning and time consuming verification processes. The turbidimeters utilized submerged sensors that resulted in cleaning issues and reduced reliability. In addition, the units used incandescent bulbs that required periodic replacement.
At that point, the plant evaluated non- contact turbimeters offered by Swan Analytical USA. The non-contact sensor design eliminated coating issues and provided simple cleaning in place. In addition, these analyzers featured long-life LEDs with an expected life of 10 years.
Non-contact turbidimeters reduced the maintenance burden for Greer CPW.
Wet Weather Woes
While initially the new instruments were installed only in filters and settled water, plant management then reviewed its raw water system. Typically, raw water is fairly low in turbidity. After wet weather events, especially extended or severe rainstorms resulting in ground saturation, runoff would cause 40 to 60 NTUs and as high as 125 NTUs.
Previously, such events hit five times per year or fewer, but recently, they have been more prevalent. The raw water turbidity analyzer in place often did not match lab readings. While some variance is expected based on sampling and delays versus online measurements, the variances seen were enough to cause concern. Even with monthly cleaning, operators had to rely on lab readings.
Typically pH adjustment is not needed as alkalinity is between 12 and 16 mg/L. Wet weather events would cause the alkalinity to drop to 9 mg/L, requiring caustic feed to improve coagulation efficiency.
Raw water would occasionally clog the feed lines. The auto drain capabilities of the new instrument flushes the flow chamber daily, which reduced cleaning needs, even with weather events. Months can go by with no service requirement. One flush with iron-out to remove manganese every six months ensures that the analyzer remains clean.
A SCADA system screen displays plant conditions with graphical elements.
Dominic O'Donnell is marketing director for SWAN Analytical USA. O'Donnell can be reached at [email protected].

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The global luxury hotel market is expected to reach $115.80 billion by 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Registering a 4.3 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during the forecast period, the market is expected to grow significantly in the coming years owing to increasing purchasing power of consumers and rising number of international as well as domestic tourists on business or leisure trips.
Travelers opting for lavish vacations look chiefly for comfort and quality of service, while hotel tariffs may make for a secondary consideration. To compete in the luxury hotel market, companies are focused on providing unique customer experiences by investing in infrastructure and technologically advanced appliances. Building customer relations by extending the highest degree of hospitality is also a key area of focus, according to the report.
Major players in the market are integrating room control systems through the Internet of Things (IoT). As a result, guests can control cooling, heating, and lighting in their rooms wirelessly through mobile-based applications. Furthermore, the report shows that simplified hotel reservation processes have upped demand in recent years. Online hotel bookings are supplemented by readily-available information in the form of photos and videos of the property, along with customer feedback.
Further key findings from the report suggest that business hotels will dominate the market throughout the forecast period. A thriving business tourism sector and growing realization of the importance of rejuvenation and relaxation are driving this segment. The holiday hotels segment was valued at a little over $21 billion in 2017 while the airport hotels segment accounted for a revenue share of close to 8 percent the same year.
North America is expected to retain its position as a key revenue generator by 2025 owing to an increase in the number of rooms. Expansion of hotel properties in the United States by luxury hotel chains such as St. Regis, The Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons, and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts will also contribute to the market's growth, according to the report.
The Asia Pacific region is projected to expand at a CAGR of over 5 percent over the forecast period. Key players in the market include Shangri-La International Hotel Management, Marriott International, Taj Hotels Palaces Resorts Safari, AccorHotels, and InterContinental Hotels Group.


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The History Channel Modern Marvels program has aired a segment titled "Corrosion and Decomposition," beginning on October 13th at 8 p.m. In general, the episode offers a good story about the Navy's effort to mitigate and reduce the impact of corrosion on DoD budgets, Fleet readiness, and the sailor's quality of life.
Ted Lemieux, section head at the Center for Corrosion Science and Engineering at the Naval Research Laboratory in Key West, Florida, worked with The History Channel on the program.
In addition to segments on the corrosion of automobiles and Department of Transportation assets, the episode details the impact of corrosion on Navy and DoD platforms. The program highlights a field examination of the extensive corrosion on decommissioned naval vessels in the reserve fleet and the difficulties the Navy experiences in maintaining them.
The various corrosion control methods and technologies developed or used by the Naval Research Laboratory and the Naval Surface Warfare Center are also publicized. These processes represent the combined efforts of programs completed or underway with the Office of Naval Research, Naval Sea Systems Command, Office of the Secretary of Defense, and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.


Pick your favorite fighter! Pint Sized Heroes based on the Street Fighter game series! Each figure measures approximately 1 1/2-inches tall. Display Case contains 24 randomly selected mini-figures. Pick your favorite fighter for the ultimate street battle! These Pint Sized Heroes are based on Capcom's best-selling video game series Street Fighter, and each measures approximately 1 1/2-inches tall. Ages 3 and up. The Street Fighter Pint Size Heroes Mini-Figure Display Case contains 24 randomly selected mini-figures. Breakdown not available at this time. Please note: Item selection is random. Items are in blind packaging. We cannot accept requests for specific items, nor can we accept returns on opened items. You may receive duplicates. Please note: This item may have variants randomly inserted throughout the production run. We cannot accept requests for specific variants, nor can we accept returns on opened items. The item you receive may be different from the one pictured.


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Q: catch route to unexisting function in controller when I redirect to non existing function in controller I get blank page.
it is not 404 Error!
for example I have this controller:
public class AccountController
{
  public ActionResult Index()
{
return view();
}
}

now, for example i will go to this URL:
http://localhost:2993/Account/sdfjhsdkfjhsdf
I will get a blank page.
my question is, is there a way to catch it ?
thank you

A: Yes you can catch 404 in your global.asax. Handle Application_Error as shown below -
    public void Application_Error(Object sender, EventArgs e)
    {
        var exception = Server.GetLastError();
        Server.ClearError();

        var routeData = new RouteData();
        routeData.Values.Add("area", "");
        routeData.Values.Add("controller", "Error");

        if (exception.GetType() == typeof(HttpException))
        {
            var code = ((HttpException)exception).GetHttpCode();
            if (code == 404)
            {
                routeData.Values.Add("action", "Index");
            }
        }
        else
        {
            routeData.Values.Add("action", "Index");
            routeData.Values.Add("statusCode", 500);
        }

        routeData.Values.Add("exception", exception);

        Response.TrySkipIisCustomErrors = true;
        IController controller = new ErrorController();
        controller.Execute(new RequestContext(new HttpContextWrapper(Context), routeData));
        Response.End();
    }

And have your ErrorController defined as below. You can have different Action methods here to handle different errors like 404, 401 etc.
public class ErrorController : Controller
{
    public ActionResult Index()
    {
        return View();
    }
}

A: or you can catch it on End of Request this code how i handle it.
  protected void Application_EndRequest(object sender, System.EventArgs e)
    {
        switch (Response.StatusCode)
        {
            case 404:
                Response.ClearContent();
                Response.RedirectToRoute("Default", new RouteValueDictionary() { { "controller", "error" }, { "action", "Index" }, { "statuscode", Response.StatusCode } });
                break;
        }
    }

add a new controller called as ErrorController
ErrorController.cs
public class ErrorController : Controller
{
    // GET: Error
    public ActionResult Index()
    {
        return View();
    }
}

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What the Facebook "Like" Button GDPR case ruling tells us about joint control
Written by Kevin Edwards on
Aug 22nd 2019 .
One year after the GDPR deadline, a landmark ruling has shed light on the responsibilities companies have in how they work with each other and process data.
In July, the Court of Justice of the European Union adjudicated on the case of Fashion ID v 'Verbraucherzentrale,' more commonly known as the Facebook "Like" button case. One of the key considerations of this case concerned whether a website operator embedding Facebook's "Like" button on its website is considered a joint data controller with Facebook.
The court found that such a website operator can be a joint controller in respect of the collection and transmission of personal data. With that decision in mind, here we look at the ramifications for Awin's position as joint controller with our publishers and advertisers.
The concept of 'controller'
'Controller' refers to the entity that, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing. As such, controller is a category that is intended to allocate responsibility to those making significant decisions over personal data and is less about actual technical control than decision-making powers. In this case, the court reiterated that "controller" is to be interpreted broadly, so that the objective of the provision – the effective and complete protection of data subjects – is ensured.
Awin's position as controller is both a logical one based on the way transactions are tracked, queried and reported, as well as one that could potentially be considered as more effective in respect to the protection of data subjects' rights.
Determining the purpose and means for joint control
Joint control is where several operators jointly participate in determining the purposes and means of the data processing.
Taking this principle in the context of the website operator, by embedding the Facebook 'Like' button on its site it enabled Facebook to obtain the personal data of its website visitors. On this basis, the website operator determined, jointly with Facebook, the purposes and means relating to the collection and transmission of the data of its website visitors.
We can draw parallels here with Awin's position, whereby tracking data (considered to be personal data) is collected on publisher and advertiser sites via integration of tracking technologies and transmitted to Awin. Following the court's reasoning, our advertisers and publishers jointly determine with Awin the means and purposes for the processing of data in relation to visitors to their respective websites.
The judgment is aligned with Awin's approach in relation to joint control with our advertisers and publishers concerning the collection of tracking data via tracking code integration into advertiser URLs.
The court reiterated that even a website operator who doesn't have access to the personal data can be considered a controller. This is consistent with Awin's position where, despite our publishers and advertisers not having access to all tracking data that is collected, each can be considered joint data controller with Awin.
Even if the website operator doesn't have access to the data that is processed, that operator can still be a controller.
The court determined, in respect of the subsequent processing that's carried out by Facebook alone, that the website operator cannot be considered data controller as they do not determine the purpose and means of the processing after the data is transmitted to Facebook.
This situation can be contrasted with Awin's where advertisers and publishers have joint economic interests together with Awin in the processing of tracking data that takes place after its initial collection and transmission. This, coupled with the way transactions are subsequently reported and reviewed by advertisers and publishers, results in joint control for the entirety of the processing.
The case can be differentiated from Awin's situation in respect of the parties' interests in the subsequent data processing and the way the data flows back to the parties involved.
A note on joint liability
Another important point the court highlights is that each party's level of liability under joint control must be assessed in the context of the relevant circumstances. Each party may be involved at different stages of the data processing and to different degrees, and equal responsibility therefore doesn't necessarily follow from joint control. This corresponds both with existing guidance on the matter as well as the approach we take as a network when we partner with our advertisers and publishers.
Joint control does not necessarily imply equal responsibility.
This latest judgment from the court addresses several matters that are relevant to the data processing Awin undertakes in our role as an affiliate network and for the services we provide. Given the previous lack of detail on this point, the varying positions of companies in the affiliate space and the frequent questions often raised in our discussions with advertisers and publishers, Awin welcomes the affirmations made by the court and the added clarity brought by the judgment.
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Peduncolo – in botanica è un elemento di sostegno disposto lungo l'asse longitudinale di fiori, frutti e più in generale di infiorescenze o infruttiscenze
Peduncolo – in architettura è un elemento della cornice degli ordini architettonici classici
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Q: Overriding Core Blocks I'm try to overriding Mage_Core_Block_Messages
I'm create module
Mycompany_Core.xml and save in path app/etc/modules/Mycompany_Core.xml
<?xml version="1.0"?>
  <config>
    <modules>
       <Mycompany_Core>
          <active>true</active>
          <codepool>local</codepool>
      </Mycompany_Core>
    </modules>
 </config>

next I was create in app/code/local/Mycompany/Core/Block/Messages.php
class Mycompany_Core_Block_Messages extends Mage_Core_Block_Messages
{
//update method
}

and add config.xml in app/code/local/Mycompany/Core/etc/config.xml
<config>
    <modules>
        <Mycompany_Core>
            <version>0.0.1</version>
        </Mycompany_Core>
    </modules>

    <global>
        <blocks>
            <core>
                   <rewrite>
                        <messages>Softdk_Core_Block_Messages</messages>
                    </rewrite>
            </core>
        </blocks>
     </global>
</config>

But i don't see any result on frontend, I'm wonder where I'm make mistake.
Thx for help.

A: There are two things that caught my eye.
1.) In your module's registration file, it should be codePool and not codepool (as also said by David in comments)
2.) What is Softdk? If that is the name of your new module, then replace Mycompany with Softdk everywhere in your module.
Clear cache and voila!


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'The Defenders' Unite on EW Cover; First Look at Sigourney Weaver
Summer 2017 is already going to be one of the biggest summer movie seasons in history with epic blockbusters featuring superheroes, aliens, monsters, super intelligent apes, and even a war film to boot but the movie theater won't be the only place to catch some ass-kicking entertainment. This week's Entertainment Weekly cover story features the first behind the scenes look at Marvel's The Defenders filming the first scene that features them all coming together and while the article doesn't give us much information regarding the plot, it does confirm the series will debut on Netflix sometime during the summer.
The only bit of information we get from the article is that for at least the first half of the season the series will follow Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Iron Fist, and Luke Cage separately. Marco Ramirez, showrunner for The Defenders told EW:
"Every one of them is following their own trail of bread crumbs, trying to unpack a mystery in New York. We wanted them all caught off guard. Once they're in that room together, it's kind of like, 'Oh, s—, who are you?'"
It's an interesting and fresh way to form the unlikely superhero team. These characters like to operate independently in the shadows of New York City and it will take a serious threat to unite the heroes (not for hire). While we still don't know exactly what the threat is, EW teases the scene being filmed takes place at the offices at Midland Circle. The same location where Daredevil and Elektra discovered the giant hole in the ground in season two.
How the storyline for The Defenders will be connected to The Hand remains a mystery, however, we do know the main villain played by Sigourney Weaver will figure into that somehow. While her role is still a mystery, EW also has the exclusive first look at her character. Ramirez wouldn't reveal anything concrete but offered some teases calling her an "utter badass," and that:
"Sigourney is the kind of person you can buy as the smartest person in the room, who you can also buy as a person holding a flamethrower. Her character is a very powerful force in New York City. She's everything Sigourney is: sophisticated, intellectual, dangerous."
The series will see the return of many cast members from the Netflix corner of the MCU including Elodie Yung (Elektra), Carrie-Anne Moss (Jeri Hogarth), Elden Henson (Foggy Nelson), Eka Darville (Malcolm Ducasse), Scott Glenn (Stick), Rachael Taylor (Trish Walker) and Jessica Henwick (Colleen Wing) who will be introduced in the upcoming Iron Fist series this March.
The Defenders stars Charlie Cox as Daredevil, Krysten Ritter as Jessica Jones, Mike Colter as Luke Cage, and Finn Jones as Iron Fist.
The Defenders hits Netflix sometime in the summer of 2017.
Author Michael MistroffPosted on January 12, 2017 Categories Marvel, Netflix, News, TelevisionTags daredevil, google, iron fist, jessica jones, luke cage, Marvel, Netflix, News, sigourney weaver, Television, the defendersLeave a comment on 'The Defenders' Unite on EW Cover; First Look at Sigourney Weaver
'Luke Cage' Season 2 Officially Announced
(SPOILERS FOR SEASON ONE AHEAD, OBVIOUSLY)
In the closing moments of the first season of Luke Cage, Luke (Mike Colter) was being carted off to prison after his true identity was revealed to the world. We knew it would only be a matter of time before his innocence was proven after Bobby Fish found the documents that would clear his name in Pop's Barbershop. But in Luke Cage, the bad guys can win. And they did win. It's obvious Luke has unfinished business with Mariah Dillard (Alfre Woodard) at the end of the series so a second season featuring Marvel's hero of Harlem seemed a no-brainer.
Today, Marvel made it official, taking to Facebook and Twitter to announce the culturally relevant series will indeed return for a second season. Unfortunately, a release date has not been set but we can rest assured Luke will be back to help accelerate the demise of the self-destructive villains of Harlem most likely sometime in 2018.
Luke will next be seen in 2017 when the team-up series, The Defenders hits Netflix. The series pits the street level heroes of the Netflix corner of the Marvel cinematic universe against a villainous Sigourney Weaver whose role is still a mystery.
Luke Cage season one is currently available for streaming on Netflix.
The series stars Mike Colter, Mahershala Ali, Simone Missick, Rosario Dawson, Frank Whaley, Theo Rossi, Erik LaRay Harvey, and Alfre Woodard. Executive Produced by Cheo Hodari Coker.
Always forward. #LukeCage pic.twitter.com/4pnu52KFKr
— Luke Cage (@LukeCage) December 4, 2016
Author Michael MistroffPosted on December 4, 2016 December 4, 2016 Categories Marvel, News, TelevisionTags google, luke cage, Marvel, Netflix, News, official, season 2, TelevisionLeave a comment on 'Luke Cage' Season 2 Officially Announced
'The Defenders' Set Photos Reveal Steamy Reunion
The contents of this article may be considered SPOILERS. You've been warned!
Luke Cage (Mike Colter) has had several romantic ties with the women of the Netflix corner of the MCU since his introduction in last year's Jessica Jones. But neither his relationship with Jessica Jones (Krysten Ritter) nor his fling with Misty Knight (Simone Missick) can compare to the connection he made with Claire Temple (Rosario Dawson). Since their reunion in season one of Luke Cage, we watched the two fall for each other as Luke battled for Harlem's soul.
At the end of season one of Luke Cage, Luke was being carted off to prison after his true identity was outed. But as we saw Bobby Fish (Ron Cephas Jones) found the documents that will help clear Luke's name so it's only a matter of time before Claire takes those documents to her lawyer pal Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) to free Luke from prison.
Netflix is currently filming The Defenders on location in New York City. In case you don't know, The Defenders is a team-up series that will see Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist put their resources together to take on a villainous Sigourney Weaver who's character still remains a mystery. The series will serve as a follow-up to all of Marvel's Netflix series including Iron Fist which will make it's debut this March.
Thanks to NetflixDefenders, a Tumblr account dedicated to The Defenders, we have a look at some steamy set photos revealing what is most likely the reunion of Luke and Claire after Lukes return to New York City from prison.
The series will see the return of many cast members from the Netflix corner of the MCU including Elodie Yung (Elektra), Carrie-Anne Moss (Jeri Hogarth), Elden Henson (Foggy Nelson), Eka Darville (Malcolm Ducasse), Scott Glenn (Stick), Rachael Taylor (Trish Walker) and Jessica Henwick (Colleen Wing).
The Defenders hits Netflix sometime in 2017.
SOURCE: NETFLIXDEFENDERS
Author Michael MistroffPosted on November 19, 2016 November 19, 2016 Categories Marvel, Netflix, News, TelevisionTags claire temple, google, luke cage, Marvel, mike colter, Netflix, reunion, rosario dawson, set photos, spoiler, spoilers, Television, the defendersLeave a comment on 'The Defenders' Set Photos Reveal Steamy Reunion
Luke Cage and Misty Knight Reunite in New Set Photos From 'The Defenders'
Production on The Defenders is currently underway. The show is shooting on location in New York city which means we are going to be seeing a lot of set photos snapped as the Marvel Netflix team-up series will be one of the most anticipated shows to hit Netflix in the coming year.
Just yesterday we got a look at Jessica Jones and Trish Walker reunited on a stroll in the concrete jungle and today, even more new photos have hit the web revealing a much-anticipated reunion between Luke Cage himself and fan favorite Detective Misty Knight. The photos show the two on the street, next to a car that has been burnt to a crisp as well as a shot of the two off camera looking to be taking a coffee break.
На съемках @TheDefenders замечены #LukeCage и @SimoneMissick #TheDefenders #Защитники pic.twitter.com/P7lzSPtiOO
— MovieUniverse (@movieuniverseru) November 17, 2016
An official synopsis has yet to be released but it is known that the series will follow Charlie Cox (Daredevil), Krysten Ritter (Jessica Jones), Mike Colter (Luke Cage), and Finn Jones (Iron Fist) as they put their resources together and team-up to take on Sigourney Weaver who's villainous character is still unknown at this point.
The series will also see the return of many cast members from the Netflix corner of the MCU including Elodie Yung (Elektra), Carrie-Anne Moss (Jeri Hogarth), Elden Henson (Foggy Nelson), Eka Darville (Malcolm Ducasse), Scott Glenn (Stick), Rosario Dawson (Claire Temple), Rachael Taylor (Trish Walker) and Jessica Henwick (Colleen Wing).
The Defenders hit Netflix sometime in 2017.
SOURCE: MOVIE UNIVERSE
Author Michael MistroffPosted on November 17, 2016 November 17, 2016 Categories Marvel, Netflix, News, TelevisionTags Charlie Cox, daredevil, finn jones, google, iron fist, jessica jones, Krysten Ritter, luke cage, Marvel, mike colter, misty knight, Netflix, News, sigourney weaver, simone missick, Television, the defendersLeave a comment on Luke Cage and Misty Knight Reunite in New Set Photos From 'The Defenders'
'The Defenders' Set Photo Features Jessica and Trish Taking a Stroll
Marvel and Netflix are currently in production on the street-level hero team-up series, The Defenders, which is shooting on location in New York city. A few weeks ago we got our first glimpse at Krysten Ritter and Simone Missick both reprising their roles for the series via some set photos which featured Misty Knight holding Jessica Jones at gunpoint.
Today, thanks to the DailyMail, we have a new look at Jessica but this time in a much more friendly and casual encounter as she takes a break to have some coffee and go for a stroll with her stepsister Trish Walker (Rachael Taylor).
Author Michael MistroffPosted on November 16, 2016 November 16, 2016 Categories Marvel, Netflix, News, TelevisionTags daredevil, google, iron fist, jessica jones, Krysten Ritter, luke cage, Marvel, Netflix, News, rachael taylor, Television, the defenders, trish walker1 Comment on 'The Defenders' Set Photo Features Jessica and Trish Taking a Stroll
Elodie Yung Joins 'The Defenders'
Marvel has announced actress Elodie Yung as the latest addition to the cast of the Marvel Netflix team-up series, The Defenders. Yung first appeared in season two of Daredevil as Elektra and was last seen when (spoiler alert) she was resurrected from the dead as the weapon Black Sky A.K.A. the bringer of shadows. It is still unknown what kind of weapon Black Sky exactly is but there is a fantastic fan theory posted by a Reddit user that suggests the bringer of shadows is a vampire.
pic.twitter.com/EPRASgJrCZ
— The Defenders (@TheDefenders) November 7, 2016
Yung is the eighth addition to the series' supporting cast which includes Carrie-Anne Moss (Jeri Hogarth), Elden Henson (Foggy Nelson), Eka Darville (Malcolm Ducasse), Scott Glenn (Stick), Rosario Dawson (Claire Temple) and Rachael Taylor (Trish Walker) and Jessica Henwick (Colleen Wing).
Author Michael MistroffPosted on November 7, 2016 November 7, 2016 Categories Marvel, Netflix, News, TelevisionTags cast, daredevil, disney, elodie yung, google, iron first, jessica jones, luke cage, Marvel, Netflix, News, sigourney weaver, the defendersLeave a comment on Elodie Yung Joins 'The Defenders'
'The Defenders' Adds Jessica Henwick; Sneak Peek at Iron Fist
'The Defenders' cast is continuing to grow by the day. This morning Marvel announced via the series' official twitter account that actress Jessica Henwick who plays Colleen Wing in the upcoming Marvel Netflix series 'Iron Fist' will join the team-up series set to make it's debut sometime in 2017.
The Defenders cast is continuing to grow by the day. This morning Marvel announced via the series' official twitter account that actress Jessica Henwick who plays Colleen Wing in the upcoming Marvel Netflix series Iron Fist will join the team-up series set to make it's debut sometime in 2017.
The announcement comes with a clip giving us a sneak peak at Colleen Wing in action during a one on one cage match which is rumored to be her first scene in Iron Fist.
For @MarvelIronFist's @Jhenwick, this fight is just beginning. #Defenders pic.twitter.com/QpwzFsvdvf
The addition of Henwick marks the seventh addition to the series' supporting cast this week which includes Carrie-Anne Moss (Jeri Hogarth), Elden Henson (Foggy Nelson), Eka Darville (Malcolm Ducasse), Scott Glenn (Stick), Rosario Dawson (Claire Temple) and Rachael Taylor (Trish Walker).
Author Michael MistroffPosted on November 3, 2016 November 5, 2016 Categories Marvel, Netflix, News, TelevisionTags addition, cast, colleen wing, daredevil, google, iron fist, jessica henwick, jessica jones, luke cage, Marvel, Netflix, News, the defendersLeave a comment on 'The Defenders' Adds Jessica Henwick; Sneak Peek at Iron Fist


We've put together this no nonsense step-by-step guide to get into Bitcoin using whatever payment method you'd like.
It's comprehensive and easy to understand, no crypto dictionary required.
There are three important factors to consider when buying bitcoin. Depending on your situation there are trade-offs between these factors, and each of them can also have an impact on the fees you'll pay to get the bitcoin.
There are bitcoin exchanges that operate in most countries around the world and each country and locality has its own views on bitcoin and transacting via cryptocurrency. Understand the legal restrictions based on your country of residence to get a better sense of how you can best make a bitcoin purchase.
Impact on fees – Due to local regulations, some exchanges charge higher fees depending on the country. Also, some exchanges only allow deposits in certain currencies (USD, CAD, EUR, etc) so it may be necessary to pay fees in your local currency as well.
Depending on the exchanges available in your country, each will take various forms of payment to purchase bitcoin. Options can include debit card, credit card, bank account, wire transfer, Paypal, and cash.
Impact on fees – Typically the more convenient options, such as credit cards and debit cards, come with higher fees as the banks charge the exchanges for these types of transactions and the exchange passes those fees on to you.
While a bitcoin transaction takes very little time to get verified on the blockchain, this does not mean buying bitcoin is fast. Some payment methods can be instantaneous, while others can take weeks due to long account verification and withholding times.
Impact on fees – Transaction fees for bitcoin are dependent on how busy the network is. If more people are buying and selling bitcoin, the cost to transact goes up. The opposite is true if the network is less busy. Fees are also tacked on by Bitcoin exchanges (in some cases the fees are hidden, depending on the type of payment being used).
Bitcoin exchanges are considered the easiest option to buy bitcoin because they don't require downloading any software or learning much at all. They are websites that typically have easy-to-use interfaces that you can log into.
Most exchanges allow users to hold their bitcoin within the exchange itself. These, however, are always at risk of theft, as the keys to your crypto are held by the exchange, which is itself a centralized entity susceptible to hacks.
Since they're such a prime target, several crypto exchanges have been hacked, resulting in the loss of millions of dollars worth of coins.
Grizzle recommends moving your bitcoin onto a hardware wallet after purchasing your bitcoin on an exchange. Check our our wallet reviews here to find the best wallet to suit your needs.
Percentage of coins stored on exchange – The less coins stored on the exchange, the less susceptible you are to losing your coins in the event of a malicious attack.
Advanced security – If the exchange offers added security features, such as data encryption and Two-factor authentication (2FA), your crypto will be much safer. Grizzle always recommends enabling 2FA if the option is available.
Funding and withdrawal options – Most exchanges offer several options for converting your fiat (USD, CAD, GBP, EUR, etc) into bitcoin. For each type of funding/withdrawal option there is typically different levels of verification required, daily or weekly limits and fees. Also, certain funding/withdrawal methods can impact the speed at which you can buy (or withdraw) bitcoin from the exchange depending on how the exchange treats anti-money laundering regulations in your location.
Check out our exchange reviews to find detailed reviews of the top crypto exchanges based on our rigorous 10-point rating system.
One of the easiest places to obtain bitcoin is through Coinbase.
It's also one of the most secure because they only store 2% of their crypto on the exchange, they provide advanced security, including 2FA, and if your coins did get stolen they're insured up to $250,000 through FDIC insurance (for American customers only).
Below are steps on how to obtain a Coinbase account and buy bitcoin with credit card, debit card or bank transfer/wire.
One option for purchasing bitcoin is by using a credit card. Credit card purchases can often be a fast way to purchase cryptocurrency, however, they're also the most susceptible to hidden charges since all banks handle cryptocurrency transactions differently.
Some banks apply chargeback fees, while others add a fee for a cash advance, which is required to make an exchange transaction.
If you're concerned about this, make sure to check with your bank to understand all applicable fees before making a credit card purchase.
There are already many restrictions to purchasing cryptocurrency via a credit card, with many banks and credit card companies limiting or restricting purchases altogether.
Credit cards provide a fast, easy method of deposit and payment to use on cryptocurrency exchanges around the world. One such exchange that provides easy credit card deposits is Coinbase.
Visit Coinbase.com to sign up (use this link to get a $10 sign-up bonus).
Looking for step by step instructions to buying bitcoin on Coinbase? Click here to visit our Coinbase User Guide and follow the steps all the way from signing up to coinbase to setting up your payment method and purchasing bitcoin.
Purchasing bitcoin using a debit card is fast and simple, and oftentimes circumvents the hidden fees that can come with purchasing through a credit card – debit card purchases are viewed as cash purchases so they do not incur the same fees as credit cards.
Additionally, many banks that restrict credit card purchases allow debit card purchases to be made without the same restrictions. Make sure to check with your bank and/or debit card processor to ensure you'll be allowed to make a debit card payment to purchase bitcoin.
The process for buying bitcoin via a debit card on Coinbase is the same as purchasing via credit card, but without the worry of hidden fees associated with credit card transactions.
Purchasing bitcoin using a bank account is generally cheaper than other options.
However, wire transfers can often take several business days to process, making it a poor option for those looking to make purchases quickly.
Further, wire transfers are often reserved by exchanges for their preferred customers who buy large amounts of crypto.
Coinbase also offers user the ability to purchase bitcoin through a bank account or wire transfer.
PayPal is another great way to purchase bitcoin because of its ease-of-use and speed of transacting.
Virwox offers a great platform to purchase bitcoin via Paypal. Historically, PayPal dealt with many issues of falsified chargeback claims resulting from bitcoin purchases.
However, recently they have been more optimistic about Bitcoin and are allowing PayPal merchants to accept the digital cash as a form of payment.
Registering on Virwox is fast, and only requires name and email address information.
You will be sent a confirmation email that includes your temporary password. This is the password you will use to log in to your Virwox account for the first time. This password can be changed upon logging in.
After logging in to your account, select the Deposit option from the left-hand side navigation panel.
Scroll down to the PayPal Express checkout option and select the amount of money you would like to deposit. Note that there is a limit to the amount of money that can be deposited via PayPal depending on the currency being used.
After selecting to checkout with PayPal you'll be taken to the PayPal payment processing site where you'll confirm the transaction and payment method.
Confirm the information for your deposit is correct and click 'Continue' to complete the transaction.
Purchasing bitcoin on Virwox is a two-step process because you first have to buy Second Life Linden dollars (SLL), which you can then exchange into bitcoin.
Enter the USD equivalent amount that you want to convert from your fiat deposit and click 'Next' to purchase Second Life Linden dollars (SLL).
After you have received SLL, exchange it for bitcoin. Navigate to the SLL/BTC coin pair on the left navigation panel.
Enter the amount of bitcoin you would like to purchase and click 'Next' to complete your order.
With more and more consumers using bitcoin for everyday purchases, ATM machines have sprung up around the world, allowing bitcoin users to exchange fiat currency for bitcoin.
ATMs are a great way to purchase bitcoin for newbies who aren't yet comfortable using an online exchange or for those wanting to get bitcoin quickly.
The downside is that they have high fees and can be a far drive away if you don't live in a major city.
Transactions can be completed in less than one minute and are very straightforward for the uninitiated.
Also, if a user does not have a bitcoin wallet, most Bitcoin ATMs will create a paper wallet for the user to take with them immediately after their purchase.
Fees from using a Bitcoin ATM can run the gamut, but generally fall in the 8-10% range. On top of the high fee, Bitcoin ATMs are typically give you a worse exchange rate than using a Bitcoin exchange so you can get slammed on both the exchange and the fee.
You can use the Coin ATM Radar to search for the Bitcoin ATM nearest you.
It's important to note that two-thirds of all Bitcoin ATMs only allow users to purchase bitcoin with fiat currency, with functionality to sell bitcoin in exchange for fiat a much less common function.
With almost 850 ATMs around the world, Genesis Coin is the farthest-reaching Bitcoin ATM provider in the world.
The company Genesis Coin Inc. offers multiple types of Bitcoin ATMs, with some only offering Bitcoin purchases, and others offering two-way services to purchase or sell Bitcoin for paper currency.
Genesis Coin follows know-your-customer (KYC) regulation, and will require fingerprint scanning for user verification, a major downside for anyone looking to make an anonymous purchase.
One of the most well-known Bitcoin ATMs, Coinsource offers a mobile wallet application and free first trade via the ATM.
Rates of 8% for bitcoin purchases and 4% for selling coins are better than many other ATMs.
Coinsource has a good number of terminals to choose from in the most major cities around the globe.
You can find your closest Coinsource ATM here.
Enter the amount you would like to spend on your bitcoin purchase.
You will then be asked to verify your identity via your phone number. Enter in your phone number on the ATM keypad.
A code will be sent to your mobile device. Enter the code at the ATM to finish the identity confirmation.
Next, you will need to tell the ATM where you would like the bitcoin to be sent.
Options include scanning a QR code wallet address, creating a new wallet, or typing in a wallet address.
For using a QR code scan the appropriate code in the ATM barcode scanner below with your mobile wallet (e.g. Jaxx).
If you cannot use the scanner correctly you always have the option of printing out a new paper wallet where the purchased bitcoin will be sent.
Insert the amount of fiat currency you would like to use in your purchase and press 'Finish'.
The bitcoin will be sent to the address listed on the screen.
After your transaction is complete you can collect a paper or email receipt if desired.
However, with the advent of third-party exchanges taking over the Bitcoin industry, it has become increasingly difficult to purchase bitcoin anonymously, without user identity information being made public.
There are hundreds of bitcoin exchange services popping up daily, claiming to offer anonymous bitcoin purchases.
However, only a few actually allow for anonymous purchasing done on a peer-to-peer basis.
If you want to buy bitcoin anonymously we recommend LocalBitcoins.com.
Read our in-depth review and user guide for buying bitcoin anonymously on Localbitcoins.com here.
Transactions can also be done anonymously between users and don't require giving personal information or a lengthy verification process, making it a quick way to get crypto.
A direct peer-to-peer exchange with little to no transaction fees, LocalBitcoins.com is an ideal place to purchase bitcoin with cash in the most anonymous, secure way possible.
However, using cash to purchase bitcoin via a peer-to-peer exchange will require more trust than with other methods because if you're meeting someone in person you never know who it is you're meeting and it can lead to theft.
Also, there is very little liquidity when it comes to cash purchases (and buying bitcoin anonymously also comes at a premium) so you'll have to scour the site to find the best possible transaction and exchange rate.
Visit localbitcoins.com to sign up.
Looking for step by step instructions to buying bitcoin on LocalBitcoins.com?
Click here to visit our Coinbase User Guide and follow the steps all the way from signing up to Coinbase to setting up your payment method and purchasing bitcoin.
Another issue when buying bitcoin is the amount of time it takes to get up and running on an exchange.
This process is by no means instant, and when all is said and done can take upwards of a month or more to complete.
The longest piece of this process is verification for know-your-customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) laws, which are reported to the federal government.
There are, however, options to buy bitcoin instantly.
Certain exchanges have found ways to instantize the lengthy process.
If you want crypto fast it's typically best to stick to exchanges that are from your home country since they're more likely able to quicken the verification process.


IBPS Clerk Admit Card 2018: इंस्टीट्यूट ऑफ बैंकिंग पर्सनल सेलेक्शन (आईबीपीएस) आज तक क्लर्क प्री एग्जाम 2018 के एडमिट कार्ड जारी कर सकता है। एडमिट कार्ड आईबीपीएस की वेबसाइट पर जारी किए जाएंगे। IBPS can release the Admit Card of the Clerk Prelims Exam by today. Admit cards will be released on the IBPS website. Check Notification, Vacancies List, Eligibility Criteria, Online Application Form, Pay Scale, Examination Dates and much more at Careerindia.


In Praqma, we develop our websites using Jekyll with Sass files. We love it and it mostly work great for us. But Jekyll is sometimes a bit too clever for us.
When using Sass, all the code fragments are compiled and translated into one complex and unordered Css file that is interpreted by the browser.
Jekyll automatically takes over for the job of wrapping and compiling Sass into Css after it has already translated itself.
That would be okay if the job was not done in such a way that it becomes impossible to navigate to the original Sass source files. By running Jekyll, those two files that were just generated are being overwritten and deleted.
So, in the developer console, instead of linking us to the right Sass file with the right fragments of the code, we are being directed to the complex and unordered Css file, which is even hard to display properly.
This makes it hard to develop and debug the interface of the website. It is a great idea to prevent Jekyll (temporarily) from deleting those two files. To do so, we need to exclude Css and Sass from Jekyll's activity. The code is already there, waiting to be commented out.
When we do this, the source map remains and we can easily navigate to the source, fix the issues and get it back to its previous state.


The health landscape was turned on its head in 2014. With the rise of wearables and other data-driven developments, the way people access and manage their health is quickly changing. As 2015 approaches, these transformations present major opportunities for innovation, both with new product ideas and enhanced wellness in the workplace.
1. Aetna shut down its CarePass platform.
More insurers are attempting to encourage healthy and preventative behaviors and engage clients through web and mobile platforms, such as Aetna's CarePass. After shutting it down, it will be interesting to see how other insurers approach these platforms in 2015.
After partnering with the major electronic media record company Epic, Apple made its debut in the health tech market with Apple Watch and HealthKit. The advances in wearable tech, such as continuous heart rate monitors, will benefit consumers as they collect and access useful data about their health.
By creating its own health-tracking platform for Android, Google opened the door to opportunities for developers and manufacturers to build innovative products using the information they extract from this platform or add to it.
Following the shutdown of CarePass, Aetna signaled a move toward a more streamlined, customer-centric experience by acquiring the benefits software company bswift. In 2015, we'll continue to see more insurers partner with private exchanges to deliver a more consumer-centric experience and expedite innovation.
5. There was a spike in high-deductible health plans.
Consumers are buying more HDHPs through private exchanges. Although this might cause higher individual out-of-pocket healthcare expenses in the short term, it'll exert price pressure on players in the health space, resulting in lower prices in the future. This will also be largely beneficial for consumer health companies looking to help consumers make better choices by developing tools to help them find doctors, price transparency, and prescription services.
6. In June, digital health funding surpassed the 2013 total.
After a painfully slow path to adoption, digital health initiatives are finally gaining momentum. Increased financial support and new legislation make this a lucrative sector for startups and big players alike. More money than ever has been flowing into startups and larger companies, as total digital health funding more than doubled from 2013 to 2014.
7. The FDA proposed to deregulate some digital health software.
Deregulation of consumer medical devices allows companies to launch products quickly, without worrying about compliance standards or federal oversight. Critics say deregulation puts consumers at risk, but at the pace this industry is growing, companies that don't operate safely and offer quality products won't survive.
8. Massachusetts became the first state to require price tags for healthcare.
Massachusetts continues to be a leader in healthcare innovation, demanding that insurance companies post the costs for medical visits and procedures on their websites. Hampered by non-standardized pricing and incomplete information, this system isn't perfect, but it's a step toward transparency and consumer empowerment.
9. Diagnostic tools have continued to get smaller and cheaper.
Many devices needed to treat chronic conditions are becoming smaller and cheaper, shifting the responsibility for care from providers to patients themselves. Devices such as a nanochip that diagnoses type 1 diabetes will revolutionize diagnostics and treatment.
10. Backlash against Obamacare has been diminishing.
Obamacare rollout and enrollment controversies have been absent from headlines over the past few months, which is a good sign that the Affordable Care Act and federal exchanges got a much-needed tech overhaul.
These pivotal moments reveal a few important trends we can anticipate for 2015. More public and private entities will work together to find innovative uses for data, and a more data-driven triage healthcare system will emerge. As Google and Apple enter the marketplace, they'll likely set standards for sending, receiving, and collecting consumer data. And as private exchanges enter the market, they'll put more products into the hands of everyday consumers. Those products will have to provide real value, as consumers will be paying out of their own pockets, finally starting to close the loop and make health much more consumer-centric.
The health space is ripe with opportunity for 2015. How will you take advantage of it?


The NIGHTSEA Stereo Microscope Fluorescence Adapter (SFA) improves workflow for research with mouse embryos by detecting GFP-positive specimens and aiding in dissection.
For investigation of the physiological properties of motor and sensory neurons a research group collects spinal cords from d12 - d13 mouse embryos carrying a particular trait. Only 50% of the offspring carry the trait, and the trait-positive mice express GFP in the spinal cord. The current procedure is to harvest embryos in the mouse facility and dissect out all of the spinal cords. Only then can they bring them to another area of the building to screen them under a fluorescence microscope and discard the unneeded samples. This process resulted in a lot of wasted effort. The group was looking for a better way to select the GFP-positive embryos immediately post-collection and pre-dissection without leaving the mouse facility.


When I get bad news — really bad news, not just annoyances — my first inclination is to make a big dish of baked pasta. It's what I did when I heard my grandfather had died, and it's what I did when I learned that a co-worker had been admitted to the ICU. It's not the same as comfort food, really. There's something about the process, the ritual of it, that helps me deal with the situations I'm in. What follows is my standard recipe, though it's simple enough that can certainly be tweaked to your liking, and it feeds two-to-four people (or one person in a truly foul mood). Let me know what your bad news food is in the comments below.
Start by boiling half a pound of pasta in salted water; I recommend using something tubular or hollow. Use the directions on the box to time the pasta for what they say will produce al dente results. In another pan saute some chopped mushrooms in olive oil until brown and crispy, season with salt, and add the juice of a lemon. The lemon flavor will add an interesting element to the finished dish. Pre-heat your oven to 450 degrees. Add a 14 oz can of tomatoes to the mushrooms and season them with salt, then continue to cook over medium heat until everything is cooked through. Combine the pasta and the sauce, and if you have some ricotta cheese you can mix that in too (though it's certainly not necessary). Pour the sauced pasta into an oven-safe pan, and top with chunks of fresh mozzarella. Please, do not use the shredded processed "mozzarella" you find in plastic bags at the grocery store, go out and find fresh mozzarella. It's really worth it. Put the whole dish into the oven and let it go for about 45 minutes, or until the cheese on top is crusty and brown. The most important step: let it cool for a while before eating! Or you will burn your tongue.


On the Internet, each search engine will perform site a comprehensive quality score, the score is each search engine is not the same, for web site, if the search engines think comprehensive score is higher, the better it relative ranking will be, website SEO optimization, the call site weights.
Generally, the weight of the website is related to the scoring rules of the search engine.
And these rules are generally all sorts of algorithms, through a series of algorithms, each page of different weight value integrated computation, and then the final results, the result is site weights.
Of course, these algorithms are impossible to know by stationmaster, how to improve the weight of the website, we need to keep trying, and finally determine the effective method.
For example, now some webmaster tools can see the relevant keyword rankings, links, etc., according to these data to make constant adjustments.
As the webmaster of SEO optimization knows, the external chain is a very important tool when promoting the website, and the number of external links of the website usually determines the ranking of a website.
A link to the site's friendship is a great benefit to the promotion of the site's weight ranking.
The general search engine calculates the overall number and quality of the links and gets the final result.
Of course, the better the site, the more obvious the advantages of the site.
The better the site, the better its keyword ranking will be.
Through these keywords, the website can also accumulate more weight values.
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But only he who sees, takes off his shoes."
"How do I break thee? Let me count the ways.
DOROTHY FIELDS Obstacles are things a person sees when he takes his eyes off his goal.
SHOELESS JOE JACKSON He only earns his freedom and his life Who takes them every day by storm.
BIBLE He who fights with his hands exerts himself and tires he who fights with his mind wins"
BRIAN O'DRISCOLL He who works with his hands is a laborer.
GEORGE BERNARD SHAW Who sees pale Mammom pine amidst his store, Sees but a backward steward for the poor.
FYODOR DOSTOYEVSKY Tiny, searing stabs. Wherever the droplets of mist touch my skin.
AL MCGUIRE My first husband ran off with Elizabeth Taylor.
OSCAR WILDE I do not aim with my hand; he who aims with his hand has forgotten the face of his father.
'Yep,' I said, pulling the shoes out of the box.
ATTICUS POETRY There are women who only look at another woman's shoes and never at her face.
NINA GEORGE He is a fool Who only sees the mischiefs that are past.
HOMER ("SMYRNS OF CHIOS") He who closes his eyes sees nothing, even in the full light of day.
ANUJ SOMANY Everything man sees he takes for a toy. 'Thus is he always, forever a boy.
JESSIE BURTON He who sees the calamity of other people finds his own calamity light.
RAINER MARIA RILKE It only takes one smile to offer welcome...and blessed be the person who will share it.
ISRAELMORE AYIVOR Andy Barrett was dominant. He knew he had to step up, and that's what he did.
ALEX BERG He that lives well sees a farre off.
ROBERT BROWNING A heretic is a man who sees with his own eyes.
DAVID ATTA (A.K.A DAVIED ATTLARS & MR DAIN) He who binds his soul to knowledge, steals the key of heaven.
RICHARD SIKEN A comedian can only last 'til he either takes himself serious or his audience takes him serious.
FRANCIS BEAUMONT AND JOHN FLETCHER God gives us life and takes us away as He sees fit.
LANGSTON HUGHES In the end it was only Peter who had something he could say from the heart.
NEIL GAIMAN He who claims to have travelled in the hard roads, let him show his shoes for the proof!
J.D. SALINGER WHAT IS TRUTH?
JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT The painter should paint not only what he has in front of him, but also what he sees inside himself.
CASPAR DAVID FRIEDRICH What is love?
It's not empathy, nor kindness.
KEVIN JAMES It's not completely to his liking, but what else can he do now that he sees I was right?
PEARL BUCK All paradises, all utopias are designed by who is not there, by the people who are not allowed in.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING If you desire faith, then you have faith enough.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING A woman's always younger than a man of equal years.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING I tell you, hopeless grief is passionless.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING Many a crown Covers bald foreheads.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING He, in his developed manhood, stood, a little sunburn by the glare of life.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING Measure not the work until the day's out and the labor done.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING The music soars within the little lark, And the lark soars.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING God's prophets of the Beautiful, These Poets were.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING Every wish Is like a prayer--with God.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING He said true things, but called them by wrong names.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING Suddenly, as rare things will, it vanished.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING And each man stands with his face in the light. Of his own drawn sword, ready to do what a hero can.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING If thou must love me, let it be for naught except for love's sake only.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING The soul's Rialto hath its merchandise, I barter for curl upon that mart.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING Italy/Is one thing, England one.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING My sun sets to raise again.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING Thou large-brained woman and large-hearted man.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING This guelder rose, at far too slight a beck Of the wind, will toss about her flower-apples.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING God's gifts put man's best dreams to shame.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING But the child's sob curses deeper in the silence than the strong man in his wrath!
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING Experience, like a pale musician, holds a dulcimer of patience in his hand.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING And lips say God be pitiful, who never said, God be praised.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING Knowledge by suffering entereth, And life is perfected by Death.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING I was betrothed that day; I wore a troth kiss on my lips I could not give away.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING And lilies are still lilies, pulled By smutty hands, though spotted from their white.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING Eve is a twofold mystery.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING Pansies for ladies all--(I wis That none who wear such brooches miss A jewel in the mirror).
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING Best be yourself, imperial, plain and true!
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING And each man stands with his face in the light of his own drawn sword. Ready to do what a hero can.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING Free men freely work: Whoever fears God, fears to sit at ease.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING For poets (bear the word) Half-poets even, are still whole democrats.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING The world of books is still the world.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING Books, books, books!
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING Quick-loving hearts ... may quickly loathe.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING Red as a rose of Harpocrate.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING You smell a rose through a fence: If two should smell it, what matter?
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING Books succeed, and lives fail.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING Wall must get the weather stain Before they grow the ivy.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING Hope, he called, belief In God,--work, worship . . . therefore let us pray!
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING Thy lips which spake wrong counsel, I kiss close.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING Capacity for joy Admits temptation.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING The works of women are symbolical.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING . . . Purple lilies Dante blew To a larger bubble with his prophet breath.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING For tis not in mere death that men die most.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING The beautiful seems right by force of beauty and the feeble wrong because of weakness.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING What I do and what I dream include thee, as the wine must taste of its own grapes.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING Good aims not always make good books.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING In this bad, twisted, topsy-turvy world, Where all the heaviest wrongs get uppermost.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING Light tomorrow with today.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING Don't stay in bed, unless you can make money in bed.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING Men get opinions as boys learn to spell, By reiteration chiefly.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING A white rosebud for a guerdon.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING You're something between a dream and a miracle.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING The devil's most devilish when respectable.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING For 'Tis not in mere death that men die most.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING Who so loves believes the impossible.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING Deep violets, you liken to The kindest eyes that look on you, Without a thought disloyal.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING Beautiful. (in reply to her husband who had asked how she felt moments before her death.).
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING Measure not the work until the day's out and the labor's done.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING He lives most life whoever breathes most air.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING My letters! all dead paper, mute and white!
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING Into our deep, dear silence.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING God's gifts put men's best dreams to shame.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING No man can be called friendless who has God and the companionship of good books.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING The beautiful seems right by force of beauty, and the feeble wrong because of weakness.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING O rose, who dares to name thee?
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING Men get opinions as boys learn to spell by reiteration chiefly.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING What is genius but the power of expressing a new individuality?
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING Since when was genius found respectable?
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING The beauty seems right By force of beauty, and the feeble wrong Because of weakness.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING Smiles, tears, of all my life! - and, if God choose, I shall but love thee better after death.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING I love thee to the depth and breadth and height my soul can reach.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING A woman is always younger than a man at equal years.
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING Light tomorrow with today!


CHICAGO (Jan. 16, 2018) - Autonomous … Safety … Connectivity. With advancements in technology, safety equipment and ever-increasing fuel economy requirements, today's automobiles are becoming increasingly complex. The Chicago Auto Show's Concept & Technology Garage gives automotive media a fantastic opportunity to take a deep dive into the latest concept cars, safety technologies and automotive telematics. The Concept & Technology Garage is sponsored by the Steel Market Development Institute.
The Concept & Technology Garage will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. at McCormick Place. Print, broadcast and electronic media are welcome to attend. Additional details will be sent to registered media. The event will be held in a climate-controlled exhibit hall in McCormick Place adjacent to the Chicago Auto Show. Vehicles and technology displays can be transported directly into the hall.
The Chicago Auto Show is the largest auto show in North America, spanning more than one million square feet of production, concept and exotic vehicle exhibit space. In addition to hosting multiple world and North American vehicle debuts, the Chicago Auto Show's First Look for Charity raises more than $2.5 million annually for 18 vital Chicago organizations in a single night. The 2018 public show is Feb. 10-19. For more information, visit ChicagoAutoShow.com or Facebook.com/ChicagoAutoShow.
Founded in 1904, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association is one of the nation's largest metropolitan dealer organizations. It is comprised of more than 420 franchised new-car dealers and an additional 150 allied members. The group's dealer members employ about 20,000 people in the metropolitan area. The association has produced the world-famous Chicago Auto Show since 1935. For more information please visit CATA.info.


The macbook pro sometimes abbreviated as mbp is a line of macintosh portable computers introduced in january 2006 by apple incit is the high end model of the macbook family and is currently available in 13 and 15 inch screen sizes. Apple is reportedly gearing up to release a more affordable version of its macbook air laptop the tried and true ultraportable notebook that has stayed in apples lineup without significant. It consists of a full size keyboard a machined aluminum case and a thin light structure.
Macbook air box 2018. The air is available with a screen size of measured diagonally 133 inch 33782 cm with different specifications produced by apple. The macbook air is a line of macintosh subnotebook computers developed and manufactured by apple inc. From the new 13 inch macbook air and super light 12 inch macbook to the 13 inch and 15 inch macbook pros with the touch bar apples laptop lineup has never had more variety. 1gb 1 billion bytes and 1tb 1 trillion bytes.
The first generation macbook pro is externally similar to the powerbook g4 it replaces but. A 17 inch version was available between april 2006 and june 2012. Apple macbook air md711llb 116 widescreen led backlit hd laptop intel dual core i5 up to 27ghz 4gb ram 128gb ssd hd camera usb 30 80211ac bluetooth mac os x refurbished. View the technical specifications for macbook air see what comes in the box explore configuration options and get a list of accessories.
But as a shopper. Testing conducted by apple in october 2018 using preproduction 16ghz dual core intel core i5 based macbook air systems with 8gb of ram and 256gb ssd.


A couple of years ago, a New York Times story described new research that indicates financial markets bear remarkable similarities to earthquakes. Well, we took this idea and ran with it, the result being Seismic Funds LLC. Open Hazards serves as an advisor to the trading arm at Seismic Funds. I am happy to report that in 2012, trading real money, the fund was up about +14.5% (before fees). In 2013, the fund was up about +32% (before fees). And so far year to date (YTD), the fund is up over +9% (before fees). A compounded increase of more than 65% (before fees).


The Lair of Filth: Exclusive Track Stream - Konflict - Inflict Konflict.
The growing influence of Cyclopean Eye Productions within the underground should not be underestimated – this was the first label to bring us music from bands such as Genocide Shrines and Jyotiṣavedāṅga and since formation in 2010 Cyclopean Eye Productions has brought us a very steady number of influential releases.
Now, Cyclopean Eye Productions is set to round off 2018 in the strongest of manners by releasing digital and CD versions of 'Trigger Universal Conflict' by another of Sri Lanka's most destructive bands, Konflict.
Konflict combines elements of grindcore, harsh noise/industrial, death and black metal to create an intense and violent style of music that isn't for the faint hearted – whilst I'm not one for comparing bands to others if you had to draw comparisons you could go with the likes of Tetragrammacide, Jyotiṣavedāṅga or Genocide Shrines with grindcore and harsh noise/industrial elements thrown in for good measure.
Konflict's first release was the 'Cyanide Resolution' 7" EP which was released in August 2014 but it would be the following year before Konflict would receive a wider, and much deserved, degree of prominence through the release of their split with Reek of the Unzen Gas Fumes. This split was originally released by Cyclopean Eye Productions on cassette in a very limited quantity of 66 copies but the music was of a high enough standard to justify a wider release from Cyclopean Eye Productions in May 2016 when they issued the split on CD. It was at this stage that the underground really sat up and took notice of this release and the very high standard of music from both. Such was its popularity that Cyclopean Eye Productions took the bold, and brave, step of releasing it as a vinyl LP – this was the label's first ever vinyl LP release and shows the faith which the label has in both bands.
With this being only Konflict's third release since their debut EP in 2014 it's a case of quality over quantity with the band but the quality of music on 'Trigger Universal Conflict,' is extremely high and makes for their most accomplished release to date and also features vocals from A.K. Berserker on two tracks.
If you like your music harsh, abrasive and downright intimidating this is definitely for you…..
06 - Trigger Universal Conflict.
Trigger Universal Conflict by Konflict will start shipping from the 5th of December via Cyclopean Eye Productions on CD and Digital Formats - please follow this link for pre-order details.


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Unlikely Partners Fight Global Warming
(AP) Saying they share a moral purpose, a group of evangelicals and scientists said they will work together to convince U.S. leaders that global warming is real.
The Rev. Rich Cizik, public policy director for the National Association of Evangelicals, and Nobel-laureate Eric Chivian, director of the Center for Health and the Global Environment at Harvard Medical School, were among 28 signers of a statement that demands urgent changes in values, lifestyles and public policies to avert disastrous changes in climate.
"God will judge us for destroying the Creation. Therefore, we as evangelicals have a responsibility to be even more vigilant than others," Cizik said at a news conference Wednesday.
"Science can be an ally in helping us understand what faith is telling us," he said. "We will not allow the Creation to be degraded, destroyed by human folly."
Among the project's supporters are Edward O. Wilson, a two-time Pulitzer prize-winning scientist and author; James Hansen, a prominent NASA climatologist; and Calvin B. DeWitt, president of the Academy of Evangelical Scientists and Ethicists.
Chivian said evangelicals and scientists are not as odd a couple as they may seem.
"We discovered that we were both speaking from our hearts and our minds. We found that we really like each other," he said.
Not all evangelicals were on board.
The Interfaith Stewardship Alliance, formed by evangelicals who say scientific evidence counters claims of climate change, derided Wednesday's announcement as "just another attempt to create the impression of growing consensus among evangelicals about global warming. There is no such growing consensus."
The alliance charged that the National Association of Evangelicals' board never approved the new collaboration. The NAE said its board approved a "dialogue," but no specific actions.
The new effort represents the boldest evangelical step yet into the world of environmental activism.
To start, the coalition is meeting with congressional leaders, both Democrat and Republican, organizing a summit on environmental issues and developing public relations tools such as a "Creation Care" Bible study guide.
It also has requested a meeting with President George W. Bush. Senators Barack Obama, Richard Lugar and Olympia Snowe, all signaled their support Wednesday for the collaboration of evangelicals and scientists. Obama is a Democrat and the others are Republicans.
Their pairing grew from a retreat last year at which all sides agreed that human behavior and public policy have put the environment at risk.
In the past, conservative Christians who embraced that cause have met significant resistance.
The Rev. Joel Hunter of Northland megachurch in Longwood, Florida, refused to become president of the Christian Coalition of America last year because he said the group would not expand its agenda to include the environment and poverty. Hunter has now endorsed the new project.
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Britney Spears is heading to Broadway—or her music is, anyways. The pop princess' Grammy-winning songbook will be at the center of "Once Upon a One More Time," a new musical comedy. Featuring a book by Jon Hartmere with direction by Tony nominee Kristin Hanggi, the production will play a pre-Broadway engagement at the James M. Nederlander Theatre in Chicago this fall, beginning performances Oct. 29. Running through Dec. 1, the tuner will feature choreography by music video stalwarts Keone & Mari Madrid. Casting has not yet been announced.
Tarell Alvin McCraney, the playwright and Academy Award-winning screenwriter of "Moonlight," is heading to Steppenwolf. The prestigious Chicago theater company will produce McCraney's "Ms. Blakk For President," replacing his previously-announced "Wig Out!" in the season's slate. McCraney will star in the production, which depicts America's first black drag queen presidential candidate. Beginning performances May 23, the play will be directed by "SpongeBob SquarePants" Tony nominee Tina Landau, who, along with McCraney, is a Steppenwolf ensemble member.
A new musical about the life of Rock n' Roll Hall-of-Famer Dion DiMucci is in motion to Broadway. "The Wanderer," written by Charles Messina, will open at New Jersey's esteemed Paper Mill Playhouse in the spring of 2020, before heading to New York sometime thereafter. Directed by Kenneth Ferrone, the production will announce casting, additional creative team, and a Broadway timeline shortly.
A quintessential Chicago story is coming to Chicago.
A new musical set against the backdrop of the Chicago Cubs 2016 Championship season will have its world premiere in Chicago (where else?). "Miracle" will debut at the Royal George Theatre May 8, featuring a book by Jason Brett and score by Michael Mahler. Damon Kiely directs the production, which has not yet announced casting.
Dolly Parton's "9 to 5 the Musical" will embark on a tour across the U.K. Based on the 1980 film in which Parton starred and featuring her songbook, the production will play 11 cities in both England and Ireland, beginning performances at the Alexandra Theatre Birmingham on Sept. 6. Casting for the tour, directed by two-time Tony winner Jeff Calhoun, has not yet been announced.


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BALLAD OF A SOLDIER
(In Russian with English Subtitles)
SUBJECTS — World/WWII & Russia;
SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Courage in War;
MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS — Trustworthiness.
AGE; Age: 10+; No MPAA Rating;
Drama; 1960, 89 minutes; B & W. Available from Amazon.com.
Assignments, Projects, and Activities
A young Russian soldier disables two German tanks and is rewarded with a trip home to see his mother. This film is the story of that journey. "Ballad of a Soldier" is a classic WWII Soviet propaganda film produced by a country that was at the time an ally of the United States and Great Britain. The movie is one of the most honored and popular films of its time and genre.
Selected Awards: 1962 Academy Awards Nominations: Best Writing, Story and Screenplay – Written Directly for the Screen.
Featured Actors: Vladimir Ivashov, Shanna Prokhorenko, Antonina Maximova and Nikolai Kruchkov.
Director: Grigori Chukhrai.
This movie shows the Eastern front from the Russian point of view, the massive hardships suffered by the Russian people during WWII, and their heroism in repelling the German invaders.
None. While this is a propaganda film, it is about a war in which the U.S. and the Soviets fought on the same side. It shows the valor of a people defending their homeland.
Tell children that this is what really good Russian Soviet propaganda looked like. They were our allies during the Second World War, the time this movie was made. Tell your kids some of the facts in the Helpful Background section.
Much of the Second World War was fought on Russian soil. By the Fall of 1941, the Germans had captured the Baltic nations, the Ukraine and most of European Russia. Usually when they occupied Russian territory the Germans found only burned villages and industrial plants that had been either removed beyond the Ural mountains or destroyed. But in the Baltic states, Byelorussia, and the Ukraine, many citizens who had been alienated by harsh Stalinist rule welcomed the invaders.
Millions of Soviet soldiers were captured after the German armies encircled them. Some were simply annihilated while others were sent to slave labor camps. There were 1,250,000 Russian military and civilian casualties from the siege of Leningrad alone.
The German invasion stalled in the winter of 1941. The advance on Leningrad was checked in September 1941, and the advance on Moscow was turned back a month later. However, the Germans did not give up easily. The Russians permanently gained the offensive only after the battle of Stalingrad which raged from August 1942 to January 1943.
The cost of the war to the Soviet Union was twenty million people killed, thirteen million military and seven million civilian. The United States, in comparison, suffered no civilian losses and about 400,000 military deaths in all of WWII. The entire British Empire and all of the Commonwealth nations suffered 452,000 military deaths and 60,000 civilian deaths in the war. Germany, despite its defeat, suffered less numerically than the Soviet Union with 3,500,000 military deaths and 3,800,000 civilian deaths. Note that because Germany had a smaller population than the Soviet Union the relative effect of the casualties on Germany is not reflected in this comparison.
In addition to the loss of life, the European portion of the Soviet Union, its most developed area, was devastated.
During the Second World War, the United States provided Russia with eleven billion dollars worth of food, weapons, and other materiel through the lend-lease program. The canned beef with which Alyosha bribed the sentry could very well have been supplied by the Americans.
What country suffered the worst losses in WWII and what were those losses?
The Soviet Union (Russia). See Helpful Background section.
1. See Discussion Questions for Use With any Film that is a Work of Fiction.
2. Why was it so important for Alyosha to get back to the front that he spent only a few moments with his mother? Why did he leave her so quickly?
3. This film is Soviet-era propaganda. How did this show up in the movie?
COURAGE IN WAR
1. Was there any luck involved in Alyosha becoming a hero? What was it?
1. Does the message of this film take the concept of loyalty to country a little too far?
2. Did Alyosha do the right thing by lying to Pavlov's father about how well Pavlov was doing in the Army and that Pavlov wanted to give him the gift of soap? Was the father right to send a false message concerning Pavlov's wife? What use would it have been to tell Pavlov the truth? Is this what we mean when we use the term, "a white lie?"
3. This story shows an official taking a bribe. How does bribery, a serious problem in Russia and in many other countries, undermine the social order?
Assignments, Projects, and Activities for Use With any Film that is a Work of Fiction
Animal Farm, by George Orwell.
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