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Q: I try to find nearest double in Array I try to follow the code here:
C# Finding Nearest Number in Array
but fail.
The only different from my code with the code there is in my code the MinBy is error (there is red underline) which show its an error in Visual Studio.
By the way, this is the the code that I write:
using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.ComponentModel;
using System.Data;
using System.Drawing;
using System.Linq;
using System.Text;
using System.Threading.Tasks;
using System.Windows.Forms;

namespace WindowsFormsApplication3
{
    public partial class Form1 : Form
    {
        public Form1()
        {
            InitializeComponent();
        }

        private void button1_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            double[] array = new double[5] { 0.25, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.7 };

            double TargetNumber = Double.Parse(textBox1.Text);

            var nearest = array.MinBy(x => Math.Abs((long)x - targetNumber));
            label1.Text = nearest.ToString();
        }
    }
}

Im new with C# things. Sorry for a noob question.
Thanks in advance.

A: You overcomplicate things. Here is your "bread-and-butter" helper method which finds the value from array a nearest to the passed value d:
private static double? FindNearestValue(IEnumerable<double> arr, double d)
{
    var minDist = double.MaxValue;
    double? nearestValue = null;

    foreach (var x in arr)
    {
        var dist = Math.Abs(x - d);
        if (dist < minDist)
        {
            minDist = dist;
            nearestValue = x;
        }
    }
    return nearestValue;
}

To use it:
private void button1_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
{
    double[] array = new double[5] { 0.25, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.7 };

    double TargetNumber = Double.Parse(textBox1.Text);
    var nearest = FindNearestValue(array, TargetNumber);

    label1.Text = nearest.ToString(); // nulls are printed as empty string
}

For small arrays linear search has comparable speed to the binary search. If implementing binary search is problem for you and you're new to c# (didn't get used to LINQ power) then good-ol' foreach is your friend for now.

A: Sometimes implementing a library to use just one method sounds a little bit like an overkill (even if MoreLINQ is an amazing library)... this code should provide you the same result without using an external library, if it's a good solution for you:
using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.ComponentModel;
using System.Data;
using System.Drawing;
using System.Linq;
using System.Text;
using System.Threading.Tasks;
using System.Windows.Forms;

namespace WindowsFormsApplication3
{
    public partial class Form1 : Form
    {
        public Form1()
        {
            InitializeComponent();
        }

        private void button1_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            Double[] array = new Double[] { 0.25, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.7 };
            Double targ = Double.Parse(textBox1.Text);

            Double[] arraySorted = array.OrderBy(x => Math.Abs(x - targ)).ToArray();
            Int32 idx = Array.IndexOf(array,arraySorted.First());

            label1.Text = idx.ToString();

            Double arrayValue = array[idx];
            Int32 idxLower = 0;
            Int32 idxUpper = 0;

            if (targ == arrayValue)
                idxLower = idxUpper = idx;
            else
            {
                if (targ > arrayValue)
                {
                    idxLower = idx;
                    idxUpper = idx + 1;
                }
                else
                {
                    idxLower = idx - 1;
                    idxUpper = idx;
                }
            }

            label2.Text = idxLower.ToString();
            label3.Text = idxUpper.ToString();
        }
    }
}

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Add remaining ingredients, then stir to incorporate. Refrigerate till thoroughly chilled before serving.
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Ed Sheeran is being sued over his 2014 hit Thinking Out Loud due to the similarities to Marvin Gaye's 1973 Let's Get It On.
Structured Asset Sales (SAS), which owns part of the copyright to Let's Get It On, is the company that has sued Sheeran. The singer is facing a $100m (£76.4m) lawsuit because Thinking Out Loud copies the "melody, rhythms, harmonies, drums, bass line, backing chorus, tempo, syncopation and looping" of Gaye's song, according to legal documents. The lawsuit has been filed in New York.
Gaye wrote the song with Edward Townsend in 1973. Townsend's heirs legally claimed in 2016 that Thinking Out Loud is very similar to Let's Get It On. At the time, Sheeran denied all allegations of plagiarism and claimed his 2014 hit was completely his original work. The claim was voluntarily withdrawn later on in February 2017 with the court later saying that even if the claim had been taken further, there was no evidence of plagiarism.
Since Townsend's death, SAS bought one-third of the copyright and is now suing Sheeran over the same claim.
Sheeran is not the only one to be sued by SAS. Other defendants in the lawsuit include Sony Music Publishing, the Atlantic record label and Sheeran's co-writer, Amy Padge. The song was written for Sheeran's second studio album, x, which released in 2014. It was the album's third single. Before Shape of You, Thinking Out Loud was his highest-charting single in North America. It peaked at number 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100. In June 2015, Thinking Out Loud became the first single to spend a whole year in the UK Top 40.
Thinking Out Loud received nominations for Grammy Award for Record of the Year. It won the Grammy for Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance.


An iceberg the size of Wales, which broke away from Antarctica this week, is to become a member state of the European Union.
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Rumours that British Prime Minister Teresa May may be planning to send a ship to sink the iceberg are thought to be untrue, although Moscow reports that the Royal Navy's new aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth has been spotted cruising towards the south Atlantic.


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My first miracle happened recently. God has given wonderful voice to my daughter and she sings God's songs regularly, also participates in singing competitions especially in Atlanta Sai Baba temple near our house. I always feel fortunate to buy the house very near to Sai temple and almost every Thursday we go to Sai temple. It became part of our regular life cycle.
First singing competition my daughter won was in Sai temple and she got first place in 2016 singing competition in the age category 6 to 9 years old. I really feel that it's a really good start for her in singing career which shows Baba's grace on her. After that she won first prize in national ATA(American Telugu Association) singing competition. As my daughter is growing she has developed little stage fear and she lost in 2017 competition. For some reason, she started losing her confidence because of 2017 competition and most of the times doing mistakes while singing feeling that she may not perform well.
This year 2018 she entered 10 to 14 years age group as she turned 10. I was praying my Sai Baba that she lost her confidence sh had in Sai temple competition and she has to get back that confidence in Your temple. I know that it's not easy to win with bigger kids. But I had hope in my heart that Baba will make her win at least second or third prize. The most important thing that I want was to get her confidence back. In my mind I was thinking that I will write this as a miracle in Mahaparayan experiences, if she wins at least any prize in the competition.
She got selected into finals. She picked a song on Hanuman and I told her that Hanuman is emblem for confidence and bravery. I also told her just sing with confidence and don't even think about result or winning. The competition came very near, only less than a week's time was left and she got flu. I got so disappointed but still had faith in my Baba that she will do good. Sai never broke my belief till now and exactly as I expected she performed very well with grace of my Lord. She won the first prize in 10 to 14 years category which was a surprise to me as there were kids who usually sing very well.
It's all because of Sai's mahima. I am very happy that Sai has given me a chance and shakthi to write my experience. I hope to write many more like this.
With Baba's blessings and guidance impossible becomes possible. Sai is Saraswati Maa's Swaroop for Vidya(Knowledge) and Sur(Music). Sai will never disappoint sincere efforts and devotion. He knows what is best for everyone and always blesses His children with what they deserve more; rather than what they desire. Ever Indebted To You Sai, love You so much. Jai Jai Ho Sai…!
It's such a beautiful experience! Congratulations to your daughter.


WINNIPEG, MB — Imperial Properties, a leading condominium property management firm serving Winnipeg and the surrounding areas, has announced that President and CEO Adrian Schulz has received the Professional Associate accreditation from the Canadian Condominium Institute (CCI).
To receive the accreditation, Schulz was required to submit an application with the Manitoba chapter, successfully complete a written exam and pledge to continually meet CCI's code of ethics.
"Receiving the ACCI accreditation is a tremendous honor, and working with this valuable industry organization has been a great experience for both myself and our firm," Schulz said. "The CCI provides outstanding guidance to condominium stakeholders including property management companies across Canada, and the Manitoba chapter has been particularly helpful to us in a number of ways. My goal is to leverage this accreditation as best I can to provide an even greater level of service to our clients across the Winnipeg area."
Schulz has worked with Imperial Properties since 2007, helping the company become a front-runner in the local market when it comes to property management, project leasing and development consulting.
ACCI accreditation recognizes the proficiency, skill and knowledge of condominium management professionals, exceeding the already-high expectations the CCI has for its members and distinguishing individuals in their field. To maintain the designation, Schulz will be required to maintain his CCI membership, and engage in continuous education and training. In October, Schulz was named to the board of directors for the Manitoba chapter and attended the CCI National Leader Forum in Toronto.
CCI serves as the voice of condominiums in Manitoba, providing a national clearinghouse and research center for condo-related issues and activities, as well as offering education, training, publications, conferences and workshops. The nonprofit organization aims to create a viable and successful condominium community throughout Canada.
Imperial Properties has quickly become a leader in Winnipeg property management, offering a full suite of services for condominium, multifamily residential and commercial properties. The firm has received a number of local awards for its work in the region and is a member of FIABCI, the international real estate federation. To learn more about the company and the services its team offers property owners, visit http://www.imperialproperties.ca.


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Survival of motor neurone protein is required for normal postnatal development of the spleen
Alison K Thomson, Eilidh Somers, Rachael A. Powis, Hannah K. Shorrock, Kelley Murphy, Kathryn J. Swoboda, Thomas H. Gillingwater, Simon H Parson
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), traditionally described as a predominantly childhood form of motor neurone disease, is the leading genetic cause of infant mortality. Although motor neurones are undoubtedly the primary affected cell type, the severe infantile form of SMA (Type I SMA) is now widely recognised to represent a multisystem disorder where a variety of organs and systems in the body are also affected. Here, we report that the spleen is disproportionately small in the 'Taiwanese' murine model of severe SMA (Smn−/−;SMN2tg/0), correlated to low levels of cell proliferation and increased cell death. Spleen lacks its distinctive red appearance and presents with a degenerated capsule and a disorganised fibrotic architecture. Histologically distinct white pulp failed to form and this was reflected in an almost complete absence of B lymphocytes necessary for normal immune function. In addition, megakaryoctyes persisted in the red pulp. However, the vascular density remained unchanged in SMA spleen. Assessment of the spleen in SMA patients with the infantile form of the disease indicated a range of pathologies. We conclude that development of the spleen fails to occur normally in SMA mouse models and human patients. Thus, further analysis of immune function is likely to be required to fully understand the full extent of systemic disease pathology in SMA.
Journal of Anatomy
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This is the peer reviewed version of the following article: Thomson, A. K., Somers, E., Powis, R. A., Shorrock, H. K., Murphy, K., Swoboda, K. J., Gillingwater, T. H. and Parson, S. H. (2017), Survival of motor neurone protein is required for normal postnatal development of the spleen. J. Anat., 230: 337–346, which has been published in final form at doi:10.1111/joa.12546. This article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance with Wiley Terms and Conditions for Self-Archiving."
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muscular atrophy Agriculture & Biology
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Thomson, A. K., Somers, E., Powis, R. A., Shorrock, H. K., Murphy, K., Swoboda, K. J., Gillingwater, T. H., & Parson, S. H. (2017). Survival of motor neurone protein is required for normal postnatal development of the spleen. Journal of Anatomy, 230(2), 337–346 . https://doi.org/10.1111/joa.12546
Survival of motor neurone protein is required for normal postnatal development of the spleen. / Thomson, Alison K; Somers, Eilidh; Powis, Rachael A. ; Shorrock, Hannah K. ; Murphy, Kelley; Swoboda, Kathryn J. ; Gillingwater, Thomas H.; Parson, Simon H.
In: Journal of Anatomy, Vol. 230, No. 2, 02.02.2017, p. 337–346 .
Thomson, AK, Somers, E, Powis, RA, Shorrock, HK, Murphy, K, Swoboda, KJ, Gillingwater, TH & Parson, SH 2017, 'Survival of motor neurone protein is required for normal postnatal development of the spleen', Journal of Anatomy, vol. 230, no. 2, pp. 337–346 . https://doi.org/10.1111/joa.12546
Thomson AK, Somers E, Powis RA, Shorrock HK, Murphy K, Swoboda KJ et al. Survival of motor neurone protein is required for normal postnatal development of the spleen. Journal of Anatomy. 2017 Feb 2;230(2): 337–346 . https://doi.org/10.1111/joa.12546
Thomson, Alison K ; Somers, Eilidh ; Powis, Rachael A. ; Shorrock, Hannah K. ; Murphy, Kelley ; Swoboda, Kathryn J. ; Gillingwater, Thomas H. ; Parson, Simon H. / Survival of motor neurone protein is required for normal postnatal development of the spleen. In: Journal of Anatomy. 2017 ; Vol. 230, No. 2. pp. 337–346 .
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The rise of the Digital Humanities as an international, cross-disciplinary approach to humanistic scholarship presents exciting new challenges and opportunities.
Perhaps one of the most exciting of these is the convergence of interest among textual editors, art historians, archaeologists, museum and library curatorial staff, government agencies, and commercial entities in what can be broadly described as issues in the representation and research of Cultural, Textual, and Material Heritage.
This call is for papers addressing current and future practices and opportunities in this area. What are the interesting projects? What are the interesting technologies, methodologies, and business models? How will this convergence play out in the short and medium term?
Our hope is that there will be enough interest in this topic to allow for a combination of long-paper sessions and a concluding round table. Potential speakers are invited to submit a brief abstract outlining their approach to these questions and whether they would be interested in participating in a long-paper session and/or a short-presentation round table.
Authors accepted into these sessions will be invited to submit their papers to an edited collection of papers we are putting together based on submissions at Leeds and the New Digital Paradigms in Anglo-Saxon studies panel we are proposing for ISAS 2013 in Dublin.
To propose a paper or participation in these session(s) or the round table, please contact Daniel O'Donnell (daniel.odonnell@uleth.ca). Paper proposals should include a short abstract (approx 500 words); expressions of interest in the round table, should be accompanied by a brief description of your interest and experience with the topic.
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Dark Shadows (2012)
Posted by Robert Bicket on October 30, 2012
Reveal Yourself, Tiny Songstress!
Today's movie was requested by my roommate Richurd. When he requested it, I suggested that he may have to wait until November for me to review it since it didn't really feel like a horror movie. "It has vampires, witches, and werewolves in it!" he exclaimed, and then proceeded to beat me savagely. Once I awoke, I relented and agreed to review the movie as part of the October Horrorthon. The movie itself was one I knew about when it came to theaters, but had exactly zero desire to watch it. I didn't know the source material and every commercial for the movie I saw fell flat on its face by way of comedy as far as I was concerned. But it's a request and so I bring to you my review of Dark Shadows, written by Seth Grahame-Smith, directed by Tim Burton, and starring Johnny Depp, Eva Green, Bella Heathcote, Michelle Pfeiffer, Chloë Grace Moretz, Helena Bonham Carter, Jackie Earle Haley, Jonny Lee Miller, Gulliver McGrath, Christopher Lee, and Alice Cooper.
In 1760, the Collins family moves from Liverpool to Maine to set up a fishing industry, naming the town Collinsport. They make lots of money and all is going well … until their son Barnabas (Johnny Depp) seduces the maid Angelique (Eva Green). She confesses that she loves him, but he does not feel the same. Also, she's a witch. She takes it out on his family, getting them killed by a falling statue. Barnabas eventually falls in love with Josette du Pres (Bella Heathcote), but the jealous Angelique bewitches her and makes her leap from a cliff. Barnabas tries to follow her, but finds that Angelique has turned him into a vampire. She then gets a mob to lock him in a coffin for 212 years. That's when a group of construction workers inadvertently frees Barnabas, allowing him to return to his family – matriarch Elizabeth (Michelle Pfeiffer), her brother Roger (Jonny Lee Miller), her 15-year-old daughter Carolyn (Chloë Grace Moretz), Roger's 10-year-old son David (Gulliver McGrath), David's psychiatrist Dr. Julia Hoffman (Helena Bonham Carter), and the manor's caretaker Willie Loomis (Jackie Earle Haley) – just in time to greet David's newly-hired caretaker Victoria Winters (Bella Heathcote), who is Josette's reincarnation. But Barnabas will soon find that Angelique is still very much alive, and still very much scorned.
The best thing I could say about this movie is that it lived up to my expectations. The worst thing I could do is define those expectations. But I'll do it anyway. I can't say that Dark Shadows was a bad movie, but it's very far from a good one. If its intentions were to be a horror movie, it was too goofy. If it wanted to be an action movie, it was too boring. If it was to be a mystery & suspense movie as Rotten Tomatoes claims it to be, then I probably shouldn't have been able to go into the movie knowing exactly how it would turn out. Sadly, I think it wanted to be a comedy, but it also wasn't funny. It tries to go for a lot of wordplay and dry wit that I'm sure made the British version of this stuff popular (assuming that it ever was, which I have not looked into), but the jokes used in this movie were too dry and lacked wit … or were just stupid. A lot of the movie after Barnabas returns to the 70's just feels like the pitch for the movie was, "What if Austin Powers … wait for it … were a vampire!" Oh look at him as he doesn't understand things because he's been away for a long time! He thinks Alice Cooper is a lady! HILARIOUS! And on top of all that, the movie just wasn't interesting. The family wasn't likeable until the very end when they finally became more interesting, but I was long lost by then. All that being said, this is a Tim Burton movie, so the look of the movie is generally worth notation. It has a cool, creepy, dark look to the whole movie, but at a certain point I'm going to require more out of Tim than that. Also, I don't know if it was intentional because they wanted to pay homage to the British version, but Johnny Depp looked goofy the entire movie. I was not buying that look.
The cast in this movie was filled with amazing names … who didn't seem to want to try that hard. This is not a surprising performance for Johnny Depp. It's a little bit like Captain Jack Sparrow without a drinking problem. Michelle Pfeiffer did not seem altogether invested in the movie. Eva Green was a little over the top, but so was her hotness. Chloë Grace Moretz was never interesting to me until the very end where she turned into something interesting … and then did nothing with it. Jackie Earle Haley came close to being funny a few times. I also didn't like Gulliver McGrath, but more for the way he was written. How the hell is a kid going to see ghosts for his entire life, but freak out when he finds out the guy that's been living with his family for a few months while being perfectly nice to him is a vampire?
I kind of feel like I wasted a bit of my time by watching Dark Shadows, but hopefully you don't feel that you wasted time reading my review. This movie was not funny and not interesting, the actors didn't seem into it, and I wasn't either. I had/have no interest in the source material, so I have no idea if it holds up, but I do know that there's not a lot of reason to watch this movie. It's not an awful movie, but there are better ways to spend your time. Dark Shadows gets "It is with sincere regret that I must now kill all of you" out of "They tried stoning me, my dear. It did not work."
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Watchmen (2009)
Posted by Robert Bicket on August 10, 2012
Never Compromise. Not Even in the Face of Armageddon.
I have finally reached my goal of one review per day for an entire year. I will be taking a week off to rest before I decide what I'm going to be doing next, but you can rest assured that I will still be writing reviews for as long as I'm able to keep myself motivated. During the course of my first year, I've reviewed many movies of all different types of genres, but I think my nerdiness has come out in many of my reviews and let you all know that one of my favorite types of movie is the comic book movie. When I did my favorite movies from each genre, I intentionally skipped the comic book movie because there are three movies that I have decided are my top three favorite, but I have not yet been able to confidently say I prefer one to another. I reviewed Avengers while it was in theaters, which is the same time it joined the list. Later, I reviewed the Dark Knight as its sequel was coming out, and it held its ground. But no one asked me to do the third, and an opportune time would not be presenting itself in the near future as there's no sequel or prequel coming to this movie anytime soon. And so I decided that I would review the third movie as my anniversary present to myself. This movie is Watchmen, based on a comic book by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons, written by David Hayter and Alex Tse, directed by Zack Snyder, and starring Billy Crudup, Matthew Goode, Malin Akerman, Patrick Wilson, Jackie Earle Haley, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Carla Gugino, Stephen McHattie, Matt Frewer, Laura Mennell, Robert Wisden, and Danny Woodburn.
October 12th, 1985. A comedian died in New York. Well, more specifically the Comedian (Jeffrey Dean Morgan), a retired masked crime fighter is thrown out of a window by an unknown assailant. Another costumed crime fighter operating outside of the law named Rorschach (Jackie Earle Haley) goes to investigate and jumps to the conclusion that someone is trying to kill his comrades, so he sets about warning them. He goes first to his former partner, Daniel Dreiberg, formerly the second Nite Owl (Patrick Wilson), and then goes to the nearly omnipotent Dr. Manhattan (Billy Crudup) and his lover, Laurie Jupiter, the second Silk Spectre (Malin Akerman). All of them think Rorschach is just being paranoid, but Dan decides to relay the message to Adrian Veidt, formerly Ozymandias (Matthew Goode), who shares the skepticism of the others. Rorschach is unconvinced and continues his investigation while Dr. Manhattan and Veidt focus on trying to stave off nuclear war with their free energy solution.
Oh man do I love this movie. And I was also extremely shocked to find out that this is not an entirely popular opinion. Both the critic and the audience reviews on Rotten Tomatoes are sitting around the 65% range. I don't get that. Watchmen is not really your ordinary comic book movie. It's got less action that you'd typically expect to find, but I feel that it's a lot smarter and has a much better story. That is mostly thanks to Alan Moore since the movie seems to be pretty much a shot for shot adaptation of his original story. From what I gathered, his original comic book was a much more powerful political statement when he originally made it, but I hadn't read that by the time I saw this movie. I just knew that it was a greatly lauded comic book that they were turning into a movie, and the movie blew me away. I feel that I may have benefited from not having read the comic book when I saw the movie because the great reveals at the end of the movie were not spoiled for me. The huge reveal involving Adrian Veidt was great, and even the smaller, more personal one involving Laurie was extremely powerful. There were a couple of other things to say about the movie, but I feel they deserve a ::SPOILER ALERT:: so that the reveals won't be ruined for you, and will allow you to enjoy it the same way I did. I thought it was a fantastic twist that Veidt gives a speech like a Bond villain to Rorschach and Nite Owl that makes you think they'll still have time to stop it, and the twist comes when Veidt was smart enough to know that this was a possibility, so he had set his plan into motion 35 minutes prior. I would say that there was a part to his plan that I never really got behind. I don't know why it was necessary that Dr. Manhattan take the heat for what Veidt did for the plan to work. I actually kind of understood (without condoning) why they killed so many people to bring peace to the world, but I feel like the same thing would happen whether it was Veidt taking the heat or Dr. Manhattan, which would make it unnecessary for my favorite character, Rorschach, to die. But it was a minor issue I took with the movie and didn't really disturb my enjoyment. ::END SPOILERS::
I think the direction of the movie won me over before the story did. The quality of the story sunk in towards the end, but the quality of the direction was able to win me over very early on. It's really a visual delight, and the music is also a big win. I was on board to a great degree from the opening fight between the Comedian and the unknown assailant, which was a great fight scene with music that worked well with the scene while being in contrast to what was happening. The opening credit sequence was also fantastic. It tells the story of the decline of the superhero and places them into real, historic situations, and they back that up with strong visuals and a great Bob Dylan song. They include the sailor kiss from the famous photograph, the Comedian shoots JFK, the hippie chick putting the flower in the gun barrel, the moon landing, and even that famous Rage Against the Machine album cover. …I'm being told that this was actually a real occurrence and not just an album cover… But the look and the soundtrack of the move kept my attention all the way through. Even if the story of the movie was no good, I would've been on board with the movie from these things alone. The movie didn't have that many fights, but the ones they had were fantastic. The highlights include Dan and Laurie beating down some gang members, Nite Owl and Silk Spectre beating down some prisoners, and Rorschach fighting his way out of Moloch's apartment. All of them were really brutal and awesome. The fight with Hollis Mason and the gang members towards the end of the movie was also fantastic and emotional. I would say it was a little corny and tasteless for the Nite Owl's hovercraft to blow its fiery load just as the Nite Owl himself did. I also thought it was funny to try to see all of the things that were on Veidt's various TV screens towards the end of the movie. I was able to catch a glimpse of what appeared to be porn, a scene from Rambo, and that wacky Fed Ex commercial. I don't know if there was significance to any of that, but I found it interesting to try to pick them out.
The performances in the movie were all wins for me. Jackie Earle Haley was the best one for me. I thought Rorschach was friggin' awesome. His narration in the movie made me imagine what it would sound like for Christian Bale's Batman to narrate a Max Payne game. Generally morose, and always raspy. But Rorschach was a total badass throughout the movie. The story of what made Rorschach was great, the story of what made him more brutal was even better, and I particularly loved all of his interactions with Big Figure in jail. And, on top of his badassdom, he also had a great scene at the end that got me a little choked up for him. Also, do you know what I've always felt was sadly missing from other comic book movies like Avengers and the Dark Knight? Tits! And the only thing that would make that better is if they belonged to Malin Akerman. SCORE! She is so hot. …And that's all I have to say about her. She did a good job and everything, but I have a one track mind. Matthew Goode did a great job as well, but the only thing that amused me enough to take note of about him was how heroic he was when the guy was trying to kill him and he first ducked behind the businessmen before taking the guy down.
I love Watchmen. The story is brilliant and the adaptation of it is fantastic, powered along by amazing visuals and a great soundtrack. The performances are also pretty fantastic, with Jackie Earle Haley leading the bunch in my opinion, but everyone doing their thing very well. And at least one of those performances brought a great set of boobs, and that's alright by me. I think this is a fantastic movie and I don't understand the concept of anyone not liking it, but apparently it happens so watch this movie skeptically. But do watch this movie. Watchmen gets "A pretty butterfly" out of "I'm not locked in here with you. You're locked in here with ME!"
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Jews migrated into Europe and irritated the native population by 1) taking advantage of economically naive population through predatory lending, (40% interest rates) 2) unethical business practices, working as a group to take over entire sectors of the economy 3) crime, such as slave trading, and prostitution 4) not assimilating into the culture 5) treachery, such as backstabbing Christian neighbors in Constantinople 3 times, betraying them to the Islamists.
Cultural antisemitism focuses on and condemns "the Jews' aloofness from the societies in which they live".
Perceived support of the Israelis, is one reason for some people in the current day. Historically they were seen as constituting a national group within Europe that was separate to the states in which they were living, and therefore posed a political challenge to the authorities. In other words, whereas the Ottoman Turks were a military threat to many countries, they did have a defined geographical location and were not present as a group within the borders of other nations. This was not the case with the Jews, and a pattern of suspicion and expulsions resulted.
Being a minority almost everywhere puts you right in the line of fire for mass discrimination. Blame human stupidity.
The problem is created when the world is unable (or unwilling) to differentiate between politics and religion. Orthodox Judaism follows the religious aspect of religion and is thus willing to assimilate into whatever country they have chosen to immigrate to. The political aspect of Zionism, which claims to represent Judaism, is little more than seeking power and control at the cost of the religious Jews that they hide behind.
In a country like the US where political parties are well defined, the citizens of those countries are able to determine who and how their representation is being handled. Zionism isn't that well defined - Zionists claim to be representatives for ALL Jews, yet are ready to throw them to the wolves if their agenda is threatened.
By claiming to represent ALL Jews, they are able to create circumstances where Jews are persecuted and then feed off of the sympathy from a supportive public who defends the Jews.
An example of this is the current Israeli/Palestine conflict. Everyone blames the Palestinians for the conflict when it was started by Israel. Israel will tell you all day long that the Jews are the rightful heirs to "The Promised Land", but they won't define which "Jews" are the ones destined to do the inheriting.
Orthodox Judaism claims that when the Jews were exiled, God told them that they were to remain in exile until the return of the Messiah, who will lead them back to the Promised Land. Around 1895 a Jewish leader named Theodor Herzl decided that he was the Messiah who would lead the Jews back to their homeland and created Zionism for just that purpose. But the "homeland" he was focused on was a Zionist political base in the Middle East - one in which the British thought they could exploit for the mineral rights and easy access to the Suez Canal.
Ever since then, the claims of "establishing a homeland for the Jews" have always emanated from this act of defiance against God. The Balfour Declaration in which Britain "supports" the Zionists goal of establishing a homeland for the Jews was nothing more than a secret agreement with the Zionists to drag the United States into the war.
There is a stipulation in the last paragraph of the document that essentially says that the Zionists are to leave everyone else in the area alone to live in peace. Such a stipulation wouldn't have been needed, except that Britain had already promised Palestine to the Arabs two years before handing it over to the Zionists - and the first order on the Zionist agenda was to take over the entire area - a task that they have almost completed at this point in time.
It's not the "Jews" that everyone hates - it's the Zionists. But when the Zionists promote the concept that Zionism and Judaism are the same things, it's really difficult to know just who to support and who to oppose.


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Gallery Heist Room Escape (Evening)
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Mixed Martial Arts (Vienna)
Wanna fight like Batman? Well, you better learn how to defend yourself against foes, then. MMA, or "mixed martial arts," is a diverse combat style that blends elements of various martial arts disciplines from around the world, taking the most effective standing and ground techniques from each. During this class, you'll work with experienced MMA instructors learning kicks, punches, takedowns, grappling techniques, and locks, mastering the fundamentals through drills, and developing your ability to execute them in real life through partner work, including controlled sparring matches. This style is extremely popular in martial arts competition such as UFC, where winning often depends on adaptability. Even if you're not interested in fighting for sport, the techniques you learn in this class are perfect for self-defense, and the regime your practice will provide a firstrate workout, building your core strength and endurance. Although let's face it, you've got your eye on the bigger things. You're a symbol.
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228 Dominion Rd NE, Vienna
Learn the fundamentals of mixed martial arts fighting under the guidance of a trained instructor
Pick up tricks and maneuvers to take your opponent down and win the ground game
Tone your body and shed pounds with a heart-pounding physical sport
Develop mental focus and confidence to succeed in and out of the ring
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Focusing on grappling and ground fighting, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is one of the best methods for one-on-one self-defense. Every class involves a warm up, an in depth and focused instruction in new moves, exercises to practice your old ones, and sparring matches to help you put your skills to the test. Whatever your level of fitness or previous experience, you'll get the personalized instruction you need to safely and quickly build up your technique. BJJ is certainly a test of physical prowess, but it's also a mental contest. You'll learn to read, anticipate, and manipulate your opponent's moves. This is seriously like a chess game with your body. Checkmate! Note; This is a free trial for first time students only. Upon placing this booking, you will also receive a free week of classes starting the date of this class.
Mon, Jul 22, 7:00pm More Dates (72)
2190 Pimmit Dr, Falls Church
Train in the exhilarating and ground fighting art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Learn to grapple and wrestle, and practice your new skills in sparring matches
Lose weight, build strength and flexibility, and learn to defend yourself in one-on-one situations
Get personalized instruction for your level of skill and fitness
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Trial Class)
Fact: Nine out of ten street fights end up on the ground. Prepare yourself for any type of dangerous situation with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, one of the world's most effective forms of martial arts! Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) has proven to be so effective that even the U.S Military uses it. Regardless of whether you are small, slightly unathletic, or a complete beginner, this training can prepare you for the intensity of a real life confrontation. Learn basic punches and kicks, along with useful takedown and grappling techniques as you build up your strength, stamina, and confidence. Practice joint locks and chokeholds in a safe and encouraging environment, and feel capable of taking on any attacker, no matter what size!
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409 N Stonestreet Ave, Rockville
Learn the fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, including submissions, position control, and takedowns
Build strength, stamina, and balance through ground combat to prepare for any real life confrontation
Undergo a challenging workout and feel capable of escaping dangerous positions
Salsa Foundation
Don't just dance - turn heads, blow minds, and leave fire in your wake! Since its origin in 1970's New York, salsa dancing has come to be regarded as one of hottest Latin-inspired dance forms in the world. You'll see why in this energetic class designed to teach the fundamentals of salsa to beginners. Begin with a warm up introducing you to basic dance steps. Then, move on to more complex rhythms and across-the-floor routines. Over the course of this class, you'll not only have a great time, you'll develop strength and stamina, getting an incredibly effective aerobic workout. In addition to the formalities, you'll learn embellishments and attitude, which you can use to put your own personal style on the dance. There's no other way to spin it: salsa sizzles!
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5818-B Seminary Rd, Falls Church
Learn the fundamental steps of one of the most iconic Latin American dance styles
Develop the flexibility and fluidity to dance with articulation
Build strength and stamina while getting a great workout
Enjoy an energetic, supportive environment while learning a new hobby
Cuban Salsa
Is it hot in here, or is that just you? Turn up the heat at this spicy salsa class! Cuban Salsa is a group form of Salsa dancing with moves that can also be done in one on one social dancing. It's joyful movement, great exercise, and a good way to meet new people. The class is friendly and the moves are skillfully taught. Come by and learn what it means to bailar!
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5671 Western Ave NW, Washington
Learn the counts and steps of Cuban Salsa, a fun dance done to Latin music
Pair up with a partner to spice up your dance moves
Get a great workout while improving your confidence and overall fitness
Capital Sites Bike Tour
Hop on your bike for a one of a kind tour of the nation's capital! Pedal along as you learn the fascinating history of the National Mall and check out the north side of the White House. Then it's time to roll up to some exciting areas just off the Mall, like the Capitol Building, Supreme Court, WWII Memorial and Washington Monument, as you take a ride down Pennsylvania Avenue. Enjoy the breeze in your face as your guide gives you the inside scoop on local events and regales you with entertaining and educational facts and anecdotes about the most iconic sites in Washington, D.C.
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955 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Washington
Explore the National Mall and its surrounding areas by bike
Check out the Mall and the White House, and see iconic monuments and government buildings
Get an entertaining lesson in the history of Washington, D.C.
An adventurous and one of a kind way to see the city
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Twilight Tour by Coach
Think you might like to see D.C. in a different light? Catch it as it wakes up for the evening during this twilight tour! This 3.5-hour bus tour will take you to some of the Capitol's most famous sights as they're lit up, providing a serene city escape that's sure to inspire wonder! Highlights include the Jefferson Memorial, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, FDR Memorial, Vietnam War Memorial, Korean War Memorial, World War II Memorial, and the Iwo Jima Memorial. You'll enjoy riding in a comfy motorcoach throughout the tour, with photo stops at the Capitol and White House!
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550 C Street S.W., Washington
Embark on a twilight tour of D.C. aboard a comfy motorcoach
Marvel at some of the city's most beautiful illuminated monuments
Learn about the city's history during a narrated experience
Stop for photographs at the Capitol Building and White House
Kayaking Essentials (Key Bridge)
Are you hooked? Caught the kayaking bug, and ready to bring your skills to the next level? This hour and a half class is geared toward the novice paddler who has been in a kayak a time or two but wants to learn more. You will learn efficient stroke techniques to help you paddle faster for greater distances as you improve your ability to maneuver the boat around any obstacles in your way. Review water safety techniques to keep your paddling companions and yourself safe on the river, and practice advanced procedures such as what to do if your boat tips over. Don't let your limited knowledge of kayaking (or lack thereof) keep you from chasing the horizon. The skills you learn in this class will allow you to get out there and explore ASAP!
Sat, Jul 20, 9:00am More Dates (2)
3500 Water St NW, Washington
Take your paddling skills to the next level with this novice kayaking class
Learn efficient stroke techniques to help you paddle faster for greater distances
Improve your ability to maneuver your boat around any obstacles in the way
Build up the strength and confidence necessary to explore new horizons on your own
Monuments by Night
Ready to test your night-photography skills and see some jaw-dropping views while learning the history of the United States through the National Mall? Hop on an all-electric Red Roadster and get ready for the ride of your vacation! You'll start the tour at the Smithsonian metro station, where your guide will take you back in time to the city's origins and give you some tips for exploring the city on your own. As you work your way through the Smithsonian complex, your guides will regale you with stories behind our amazing museums and help you choose which ones you will visit during your stay. Next you'll see the Washington Monument and the Jefferson Memorial. Afterwards, you'll be able to wander through the FDR and MLK memorials and enjoy a stroll along the jaw-dropping Tidal Basin at sunset. Continue on past the World War I and World War II Memorials to the Lincoln Memorial, where you will be blown away by views of the Potomac River and the National Mall sparkling in the dark. You'll be entertained by stories of the city's history, statues, and famous buildings on your way to the White House, where you'll see possibly the most iconic American structure. Continue on towards Capitol Hill to be astounded by the Capitol Building.
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12th & Independence Ave SW, Washington
Receive a comprehensive overview of the National Mall and monuments
Enjoy the stunning views of Washington, DC at night
Feel like royalty while cruising in our all-electric Red Roasters
Pick the brains of a local for tips and tricks to further enjoy the city
Gov Works, a Politics Primer Tour
You haven't toured around Washington D.C.?! Well, that's just un-American!! Come learn about the nation's capitol, the three branches of government, and influential politicians on this tour! Walk along the National Mall and see the gorgeous, white marble sites of the city. Explore the nation's capital with an experienced and educated tour guide who will share facts, anecdotes, and stories along the way. Each tour will be tailored to the tour guides' specialities and your personal interests, so the tour could include a number of things, such as lobbying scandals, The Progressive Era, The Grant Administration, presidential inauguration and so much more! Don't miss this district!
Tue, Jul 23, 9:00am More Dates (86)
1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington
Visit the Willard Hotel, Pennsylvania Avenue, The Capitol, The Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress, and more!
Learn about American history, identity, and politics from an experienced and educated tour guide
Discuss the country's founding documents, The Federal Trade Commission, The Kennedys, Bill Clinton's scandal, and much, much more
See historical monuments, buildings, and architecture of the nation's most patriotic city!