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From The Straits Times archives: My wedding dress cost just $399
This column was first published on October 27, 2013.
The bridal boutique's sales representative barked at me to stand up. Narrowing her eyes, she gave me a quick once-over.
"Hmmm. Your arms are big. But that's okay, because you're tall."
I showed her a picture of myself in a simple, elegant gown that I would have bought if it hadn't cost $5,500, 10 times my budget.
"Honestly?" she looked at me, "this makes you look old. And it makes your butt look big. I always tell the fatter girls to wear an A-line dress."
She showed me, a little too eagerly, the range for plus-size women.
Now, I don't have the perfect figure, but my Body Mass Index is right down the middle of the scale.
Next to me, one of my best friends, D. – also one of my bridesmaids – was wearing an expression so stormy it could have shattered someone's soul.
When I told another sales representative at the bridal fair that I didn't want more than one gown because I didn't see the point, her eyes nearly fell out of her skull.
After encountering a series of pushy and overly affectionate saleswomen who demanded that we sign up with them on the spot for ridiculous deposits and no assurances and for items I didn't need, we staggered out of the bridal fair, gasping for air. Note: Touching my arm repeatedly and calling me "dear" do not make me your friend.
D. shook her head: "They're banking on your insecurity and panic. Everyone down there is a first-time bride, and they're feeding them ideas about what a perfect wedding should be like."
I called my partner and told him: "I am never going to another bridal fair. It's a meat market that preys on your anxiety."
In planning our wedding, my partner and I have been shocked to find out how much of a "typical" wedding here is wedded to stereotypes, rather than sincere symbolism.
It seemed to us that every bride has been conditioned to want some sort of ridiculous ideal wedding that must involve being awake for 20 hours, several changes of clothes, melodramatic floral arrangements, bland hotel ballrooms, and the most hideous, heavy wedding dresses that no one can walk or eat in.
I've seen exhausted friends barely able to stand when saying goodbye after a wedding dinner – after contorting their feet into that "perfect" high heel for hours and hours.
Is this really what a wedding is all about?
I went for one bridal fair – just one – and the terrifying hyper-commercialism of what the wedding industry had become was enough to make me not want to have a wedding at all.
One sales representative insisted that I would no longer get a deal if I left the wedding fair without putting down a deposit.
The next day, she sent me a text message reeking of desperation, saying that she could offer me a bridal package for a few hundred dollars less. I felt more like a KPI (key performance indicator) for her sales commission than a bride planning for my special day.
We were told that we "should" have a wedding cake, that it was "a must" to get a special gown for my solemnisation, and that my make-up "had to" include fake eyelashes and ampoules (I still have no idea what that means, because an ampoule is essentially a glass vial – why would I need a glass vial?).
While browsing wedding blogs online, I found that an overwhelming number of Singapore brides feel compelled to go for slimming sessions and crash diets just to look ideally svelte on their big day, even if they weren't exactly plus-size to begin with.
It begs the question – what's wrong with simply being yourself?
Instead of thoughtful, lighthearted experiences meant to embrace your family and loved ones, and to celebrate a new chapter of life, weddings seem to have mutated into many-legged monsters feeding on unspoken expectations and secret envy.
Earlier on in our relationship, before he popped the question, my partner and I had a long talk about the significance of marriage and whether we believed in marriage as an institution.
Other couples may have come to different conclusions, and I believe that everyone has the right to believe what they want to about the idea of marriage – but it was important to us that we were on the same page.
And we were. A marriage, we agreed, was not about life-long romance but about life-long partnership. It was about taking a leap of faith and affirming our commitment to each other, and the sacrifices we would make for each other, and making all of that concrete, because we knew we were and are better when we're working as a team.
I think what I love most about weddings is that the couple get to acknowledge their commitment in public, and voicing a big commitment out loud takes courage.
It's one thing to say "I love you and I want to be with you forever" in private, and another thing to declare it in front of dozens of expectant faces.
Planning a fun dinner for friends and family is also a team effort, and a great first project to tackle (before the other "projects" come along – buying a house, having children, and so on).
I'd argue that yes, tradition is important for a day worth remembering. But when it becomes an obsession and a wedding becomes an opportunity to show off, the meaning of that occasion is lost.
It was a relief, when speaking to some of my friends about my wedding planning woes, to find out that many of them felt exactly the same way. One of them suggested that a good barbecue might actually be the way to go. And why not?
While a wedding can be a wonderful, heartfelt occasion brimming with memorable moments, it lasts for a day, and a marriage goes on for a lifetime.
As of this coming Tuesday , my parents will have been married for 30 years. Their wedding was a simple affair, but till this day, they still behave like teenagers in love – and I'd rather have that than the most lavish wedding in the world.
For the record, I bought my wedding gown from a local seamstress who makes the most beautiful, comfortable dresses from scratch. I'll probably even be able to wear it again, for a different occasion.
Oh, and it cost just $399.


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Leaving Neverland
When allegations of sexual abuse by Michael Jackson involving young boys surfaced in 1993, many found it hard to believe that he could be guilty of such unspeakable acts. Filmmaker Dan Reed's two-part documentary film Leaving Neverland explores the separate but parallel experiences of two young boys, James "Jimmy" Safechuck, at age 10, and Wade Robson, at age 7, who were both befriended by the star. They and their families were invited into his singular and wondrous world, entranced by the singer's fairy-tale existence as his career reached its peak. Read More
Oprah Winfrey hosts a conversation featuring Wade Robson and James Safechuck, alongside Leaving Neverland director Dan Reed, before an audience of survivors of sexual abuse and others whose lives have been impacted by it.
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November 28, 2010 By Leanne Vogel July 22, 2015I have been preparing for this recipe for a very long time. The inspiration for this breakfast delight came from a Vegan Baked Pumpkin French Toast recipe I found on one of the blogs I follow but for the life of me, I cannot find which blog it was so I apologize for not properly crediting the original author. When I made a successful loaf of gluten free bread yesterday I figured there was no time better than the present than to take this french toast recipe for a test run. So I cut half the loaf into cubes and left the bread out to dry overnight. As with all recipes I post on my blog (I have A LOT of flops that don't make it on here, believe me…eak!) I was super excited to dig into this new creation. So without further adieu, let's get to the main event.
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More than 300 organizations from 30 countries participate to present the latest trends of the world flower.
A pleasant flower culture festival
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Farmers sell flowers directly
LED gardens at night, LED performance, K-POP performances
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Subway: Line 3, Jeongbalsan Station, 10 minutes walk
Venue: Lake Park, Goyang City
Homepage: https://flower.or.kr/eng/main/main.php
Date: 2019.4. 26 (Fri) ~ 5, 12 (Sun), 17 days
Hours: 10:00 to 19:00 on weekdays, 09:00 to 19:00 on weekends and holidays
Location: Ilsan Lake Park, Goyang City
Participants: 350 organizations and organizations from 30 countries
Event size: Lake Kyo ↔ Rose Garden entrance (150,000㎡)
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Jina Modell works in Communications for a paramilitary organization, and she really likes it. She likes the money, she likes the coolness factor—and it was very cool, even for Washington, DC. She liked being able to kick terrorist butts without ever leaving the climate-controlled comfort of the control room.
But when Jina displays a really high aptitude for spatial awareness and action, she's reassigned to work as an on-site drone operator in the field with one of the GO-teams, an elite paramilitary unit. The only problem is she isn't particularly athletic, to put it mildly, and in order to be fit for the field, she has to learn how to run and swim for miles, jump out of a plane, shoot a gun…or else be out of a job.
Team leader Levi, call sign Ace, doesn't have much confidence in Jina–who he dubbed Babe as soon as he heard her raspy, sexy voice–making it through the rigors of training. The last thing he needs is some tech geek holding them back from completing a dangerous, covert operation. In the following months, however, no one is more surprised than he when Babe, who hates to sweat, begins to thrive in her new environment, displaying a grit and courage that wins her the admiration of her hardened, battle-worn teammates. What's even more surprising is that the usually very disciplined GO-team leader can't stop thinking about kissing her smart, stubborn mouth…or the building chemistry and tension between them.
Meanwhile, a powerful Congresswoman is working behind the scenes to destroy the GO-teams, and a trap is set to ambush Levi's squad in Syria. While the rest of the operatives set off on their mission, Jina remains at the base to control the surveillance drone, when the base is suddenly attacked with explosives. Thought dead by her comrades, Jina escapes to the desert where, brutally tested beyond measure, she has to figure out how to stay undetected by the enemy and make it to her crew in time before they're exfiltrated out of the country.
But Levi never leaves a soldier behind, especially the brave woman he's fallen for. He's bringing back the woman they left behind, dead or alive.
My Review
Oh my gosh, best book I've read in a long, long time!!
This story had me going between snorts of laughter, to checking my blood pressure at the adrenaline stirring action sequences. Seriously, so good!
Jina Modell leaves her life in small town, America to travel to DC and takes a job as a communications expert for a paramilitary organization. She likes her job, but when the opportunity presents itself for advancement, she leaps in with both feet, not realizing until too late that she may be in over her head.
She's placed with a Go-Team of elite operators and is expected to train like a warrior, something her job as an analyst definitely never prepared her to do. But, Jina is no quitter. She's the middle child of a large family and refuses to back down– even though her new teammates outweigh her by a hundred pounds!
There's so many funny scenes while she's training I don't know where to start 🙂
Here's a couple of my favorite lines:
"You're going to learn how to navigate by a compass," Levi said, telling her what she'd already surmised. "Then I go into the woods, call in the coordinates, and you have to find me." She looked up at him, resigned. "Oh, freakin' joy," she muttered. "If I don't find you, do you stay lost?" "No, but you crap out of training." Well, losing him had been worth a shot.
Howard, Linda. The Woman Left Behind: A Novel (p. 51). HarperCollins. Kindle Edition.
He must be confident she wouldn't make the cut, that she was going to crap out, and the prospect of getting rid of her put him in a good mood. She'd like to twist his dick off. And throw it out of the damn plane, a dick without a parachute, and see if he'd dive out after it. Of course he would. Men would march through hell for their dicks. But wouldn't it be funny if a hawk or something caught the falling dick and carried it off to be eaten?
Howard, Linda. The Woman Left Behind: A Novel (p. 137). HarperCollins. Kindle Edition.
There's an underlying plot that runs through the story and builds to a murderous climax at the end, but a lot of this book is centred around Jina's growth as a person and the intense love/hate relationship she has with her leader, Levi.
Levi is tough, he has to be. The decisions he makes out in the field could be life and death for his team. He holds himself up to an impossibly high standard and expects the same from them. So his attraction for the newbie has to go ignored, even if it's the hardest thing he's ever done.
When the team is deployed on a mission that turns into an ambush, Levi has to make the toughest decision of his career. In order to save the rest of the group he must turn his back on the woman who owns his heart.
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Dr. Reuben Egolf, Vice President of Human Rights Global Congress™
The launching of the iChange Nations™ and the Human Rights Global Congress™ on April 18th in Grand Rapids, Michigan was an experience beyond expectations. The attendance went beyond seating capacity to standing room only. The atmosphere was filled with camaraderie with a common goal of protecting the image of God. Diversity in ethnicities and faiths came to the unifying force of the Golden Rule and demonstrated a culture that's possible all over the world.
I was asked to speak on Article 19 of the Human Rights Declaration set forth by the United Nations. Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.
In a nation like America the subject of human rights seems to be distant from everyday life. We as citizens in the United States do not fear our government will imprison, persecute, and terminate our lives due to our expressing an opinion, or for our religious faith. Therefore, the subject of human rights appears abstract and foreign, and not much attention is given to it. The truth of the matter is that the violation of human rights affects us all and much more directly that we think.
Where human rights are violated it becomes the greatest abortion mill for human potential that there is. For example, sex trafficking enslaves a woman and aborts her potential and contribution to society and we all suffer as a consequence of her unreleased potential. How many vaccines, cures, and how many other medical and scientific breakthroughs to help human suffering have been terminated by violating human rights? What about a man who merely expresses his opinion concerning a government or about his faith who is then imprisoned, beaten, and in many cases killed. According to Amnesty International more than 1/3 of governments, 62 out of 160, locked up prisoners of conscience – people who were simply exercising their rights and freedoms. Another staggering statistic is that there are twenty seven million people currently enslaved around the world. Can you imagine what is locked up inside a community of multiplied millions? There are many nations of the world who do not have twenty seven million people as a population, so in essence this is an entire nation of people who's potential is being withheld from the world.
If I am living with a terminal disease in Canada, and the knowledge for the cure was inside of a person who was killed twenty years ago in a country where his or her religious beliefs were not tolerated, then my future has been affected by it. That violation of their human rights has now directly affected and impacted my life.
Article written by: Dr. Reuben Egolf – Vice President – Human Rights Global Congress™
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How to Buy Cheap Car Insurance for Women
Statistically speaking, women have fewer accidents than men have and therefore they have lower insurance rates. Even so, if you are a woman you still want to get the cheapest insurance you can.
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Because women's insurance rates can vary as much as US$1,000 between companies for the same type of policy, the first thing you need to do is to find the company with the best rates.
The quickest and easiest way to do that is to go to an online insurance comparison website. There you will get quotes from top-ranked companies so you can compare rates.
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Once you are on the comparison site you will need to fill out an online questionnaire so you can get a quote that fits your needs. As you fill out the questionnaire you will be able include discounts for your policy. Here are the ones that will save you the most money:
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– Decline medical coverage if you already have medical insurance that covers you.
– Decline towing coverage if you have it through AAA or somewhere else.
– If you have two cars, insure them with the same company.
– Decline rental car coverage if you do not want it.
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Mosquito invasion: Queensland scientists breed aggressive Asian tiger mosquito
Queensland researchers have begun breeding an aggressive and potentially dangerous mosquito species as they prepare for it to invade mainland Australia.
The Aedes albopictus, also known as the Asian tiger mosquito, is named for its striped body and aggressive bloodlust.
The abundance of Aedes albopictus can get very high, and so people can experience things like 20 or 30 bites per minute ... that's why it's called the 'barbecue stopper'.Associate Professor Greg Devine
It is thought to be the most invasive mosquito in the world and has caused epidemics that have affected millions of people.
Scientists at the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute in Brisbane are now breeding the mosquito in order to study its potential threat to Australia.
It has spread from South-East Asia to parts of Europe, Africa and the Americas in recent decades and has become established in the Torres Strait Islands in far north Queensland over the past 10 years.
The head of QIMR Berghofer's Mosquito Control Laboratory, Associate Professor Greg Devine, says the species will inevitably find its way into mainland Australia.
"It is absolutely only a matter of time and of course no-one can predict what that time-scale is, but we know once it gets into places it spreads pretty quickly," he said.
Disease threat could spread fast
The mosquito is capable of spreading diseases including dengue, Ross River virus and a condition called chikungunya, which causes debilitating joint pain and can last for months or years.
Asian tiger mosquito:
- Originally from South-East Asia, but established in parts of every continent except Antarctica (including Australia's Torres Strait Islands)
- Nicknamed 'the barbecue stopper' because of its reputation for ruining outdoor events with its vicious biting habits
- Often lives in urban environments and around homes
- Capable of spreading viruses including dengue, Ross River and chikungunya
- Included on the Global Invasive Species Database's World's Worst Invasive Alien Species list
Immunovirologist Professor Andreas Suhrbier says the mosquito has helped the virus infect tens of thousands of people in Papua New Guinea.
"This virus has the capacity to spread fairly quickly in new environments," Professor Suhrbier said.
"If that mosquito becomes established in Australia, that opens the door for a chikungunya epidemic."
Associate Professor Devine says the mosquito is an incessant biter that has affected how people live in some parts of the world.
"The abundance of Aedes albopictus can get very high, and so people can experience things like 20 or 30 bites per minute," he said.
"When things get at that sort of level of annoyance, then clearly it really changes the way people use recreational spaces and the way that they enjoy themselves, and that's why it's called the 'barbecue stopper'."
Research continues under tight conditions
He says the mosquitoes are being kept under strict biosecurity conditions in a Brisbane laboratory.
"Now that we've got the mozzies here, then at least in a lab environment we can begin to look at how they interact with other Australian mosquitoes," Associate Professor Devine said.
"We want to know whether [Aedes] albopictus is going to eventually displace all those native mosquitoes and then become super-abundant."
This virus has the capacity to spread fairly quickly in new environments ... If that mosquito becomes established in Australia, that opens the door for a chikungunya epidemic.Professor Andreas Suhrbier
Professor Suhrbier says there are still many unanswered questions about how well the mosquito could transmit disease in Australia.
"We're worried about chikungunya," he said.
"We want to make sure we are at the forefront of working out what we should best do if this virus came here, and of course helping those countries where it's already occurred.
"The more that we can understand about this virus, how it's transmitted, how it manages to so quickly spread in a population, the better off we're going to be if it eventually does get here."
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The organization I work for is an International Non-Profit Organization having a multitude of projects in over 40 countries. In our current ArcGIS Online account subscription, we need to filter (or identify) our 200+ user accounts either by Country or Projects where they work.
I have already submitted a Case for the above to Esri Support Services, but unfortunately, they replied, "as of now there is a not a possibility to do the same."
I wish for this feature be added to help global organizations with AGOL subscriptions view their logistics at a glance: where their employees are deployed worldwide, see what projects they are working on, etc.


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Humans on a fast track to becoming vegetables?
From the start, I would like to put this in context. I am an old man and technology has always befuddled me – and always will. Additionally I have an electro-mechanical phobia which more often than not means I can rarely progress further than buttons or switches that indicate "on" and "off".
That is why I have never driven a vehicle and never had the least inclination to do so. As far as I am concerned, technical manuals for domestic goods might as well be written in Chinese because I can never progress beyond the first paragraph.
When during my working days a screen and keyboard were plonked on my desk at the office and I mastered using the keyboard (thanks to my typewriting endeavours) and started producing word files instead of handwritten texts to be typed by a secretary, office colleagues actually took pictures of this very rare and progressive achievement.
I have been replacing gas cylinders for our domestic kitchen for the last 47 years. Last week I had to change one and fitted up the connection which – supposedly – I should have done blindfolded and with my eyes closed. A full 30 minutes later I was still fiddling around with it because the cooker simply would not function. This half hour was laced with truck loads of unsavoury language and laying the blame on the world in general, including cursed gas cylinders, faulty cookers, damned connections and whatever.
Then it hit me. I suddenly realised that instead of flicking the connection switch to "on", I was flicking it to "off" every time and hence the problem. Signs of the start of dementia? Perhaps not but more a manifestation of my lifelong electro-mechanical malaise in which everything in that line becomes a red blur.
Since the inception of mobile 'phones I have only had two performing the basic necessities of ringing/receiving, texting/receiving – full stop. I have never been interested in any other function. I write via my computer, check my internet for news, I have a facebook page, I can "save" pictures and I send and receive e-mails – full stop. Don't befuddle me with spread sheets, Java scripts, Google Chrome, apps, MP4s, tablets and what have you.
However, there is still hope for duffers like myself because the vista of a new world has unfurled itself in the form of instant technology.
There are now gadgets like mobile phones to take a picture of a loaf of bread to remind me I have to buy one on the way back home lest I forget. There are now cars that drive themselves – you don't actually have to do anything but programme them for the journey. The world of robots to replace human beings is just around the corner – already largely manifest in manufacturing operations.
What lies ahead? This is a scenario which I have programmed for a household.
Wakey, wakey time at 06.30 because it is a Tuesday working day. The automatic alarm buzzes softly and my little bedside screen appears. It shows the day, the date and the time. Then in rapid sequence it shows me a picture of my wife (just in case I have forgotten her face) and reminds me I have two children (pictures). No birthdays or anniversaries to show today. This is followed by a précis of the main national news, international news, financial news, football and sports results and the day's weather. Then a data debunk of my day's programme, appointments, meetings and evening activities including a working dinner appointment and missed television programmes which will be recorded, topped off by the anticipated time when I will retire to sleep.
Meanwhile, my domestic robot has prepared my coffee and breakfast for the family (cereals, warm milk etc) and my blood pressure tablets. My bath is being prepared, my towels warmed and my clothes for the day have been laid out and my shoes polished.
The robot scrubs my back in the bath and then activates the signal for my general-purpose robot to take my car out of the garage and have it waiting in the driveway. It ensures my car has enough electric energy for the day's needs, the air freshener is working and the day's intended journeys properly programmed. If any fault is detected it will immediately inform me with a simultaneous message to my auto-technician.
Now my domestic robot turns its attention to the rest of the family's needs, their clothes for the day, my wife's intended cooking programme which it will cook for her, reminds her of her hair-setting appointment followed by her visit to the nail technician for nail varnishing as well as the programme to activate the day's laundry and house cleaning which it will also perform. Her car will be placed in the driveway and the children escorted to the corner of our road to await the school bus.
And the day goes on, all prepared, all nicely programmed. If for some reason there is a power cut, our robots have a substantial back-up battery to ensure uninterrupted functioning for several hours and they will also start other back up resources for the electric cooker, central heating etc.
Naturally, all this requires round-the-clock employment for legions of planners, programmers, engineers, technicians and what have you – but what about the rest of humanity?
Well, we can all blissfully oscillate without actually having to do anything. The power of thought will be consolidated in the hands of a few hyped up boffins who will dictate everything to the rest of the world whilst the rest of us will be a vast vegetable market where all we have to do is absorb the manure, grow as per programme and eventually fade away in submissive surrender.
There will be no need to think for ourselves because thinking will be done for us.
Literacy and mathematical basics will no longer be necessary. Automatic translation packs will replace learning foreign languages and texting will replace human vocal communication (which it already has). Emotional traits will automatically decrease (many already have), human spare parts will be largely available either in a natural form or manufactured (already happening) and life prolonged.
But what kind of a life? Is this the future of mankind? Hopefully not, but alarmingly probable and to an extent already possible.


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Thanksgiving is the kickoff to the holidays, and for many, it's the main event of the season. From delicious food to good company and strong traditions, Thanksgiving is an American staple.
With that being said, it can be a frantic holiday filled with chaos and mishaps. Hosting a Thanksgiving party is as stressful and challenging as it is exciting and fun.
So what can you do to prepare your home and make your Thanksgiving party as simple as pie?
You want to clean the house early in the season, so you don't have to worry about it at crunch time. A deep clean early on makes it faster and easier to clean the week of Thanksgiving.
You especially want to focus on cleaning those rooms that you don't spend a lot of time in but where your guests might hang out. Most party guests tend to spend time in the kitchen and living room. Make sure there is nothing dusty or broken. Remove any stains and odors. Get rid of clutter and gunk.
Check out our article 10 Steps For Thanksgiving Kitchen Preparation to get a step-by-step guide to cleaning your home in time for the holiday.
Tip: Focus on cleaning with natural products, like essential oils, to effectively sanitize your house with beautiful, nourishing scents.
You'll want to plan your Thanksgiving menu in advance, so you can make sure you properly account for all dishes and ingredients ahead of time. We recommend writing out each recipe to tally up how much of each ingredient you'll need to buy. You should create a comprehensive shopping list that streamlines the grocery buying process.
Throughout the month, you can purchase your non-perishables and put them in a corner in the pantry for safekeeping. You'll also need a list of the perishables to buy the week of Thanksgiving morning. Keep in mind you may want to order some items, like a fresh turkey, in advance.
If you're having a potluck Thanksgiving, make sure everyone knows what they are bringing with ample time to prep. You might even want to create a shared Google doc so everyone can input what they're bringing so there aren't any overlaps or confusion.
Tip: Use your pre-planned menu to take note of any dietary needs or restrictions of your guests.
Thanksgiving falls right at the time of year where the air is changing, the leaves have fallen, and the cold front is moving in. The seasonal change can leave the air in your home dry, stale, and thick.
Adding houseplants is a great way to supply fresh oxygen in your home, which brightens and enlivens the space. This is useful when you have a large party because body heat can quickly add to the stuffiness of a room. Your plants help to purify the air, which will keep your guests comfortable and content.
Plus, potted houseplants can help keep your family healthy, minimize allergens, and reduce stress during the holiday season.
Learn about the seven benefits of houseplants here.
How long have you had those spices in your cabinet? You know, those spices you only use around Thanksgiving?
Did you know that spices can actually expire? Although most expired spices won't hurt you, they can impact the flavor of your food. You want your guests' food to taste bold, not old!
It's time to check the label and update the spice rack. Consider buying a travel sampler of spices, which gives you smaller bottles of those seasonings you don't use frequently.
You can set your Thanksgiving table up to two weeks in advance. Iron your table linens, polish the silverware and clean off the glassware and China. Make sure you have enough chairs and table space for all of your guests (with a few extra place settings in case someone brings a surprise guest).
The earlier you place the table settings, the less you'll have to rush around when you're busy cooking food. It also helps you get a feel for the table, so you can plan out where you'll put different dishes (and seat your guests).
One of a host's biggest stresses is getting drinks for people throughout the night. Eliminate this responsibility by setting up a drink station for people to help themselves.
The area should be separate from the food, like a rolling cart or counter space. Put out clean glasses or plastic cups, pitchers, and ice buckets with fresh ice. We recommend filling the pitchers with non-alcoholic beverages and providing the booze separately, so the adults can spike their drinks according to their preference.
For example, you could fill a pitcher with fresh apple cider and cinnamon sticks. The adults can then add champagne to create a sparkling apple cider.
Tip: Put labels in front of each pitcher and liquor, so people know what they're drinking. You can also have sample drink recipes to give your guests ideas of how to mix their drinks.
We also love this Thanksgiving sangria recipe by The Blond Cook.
You're likely going to have a lot of leftover food that you're going to want to give out to your guests. Everyone loves post-Thanksgiving turkey sandwiches.
Speed up the leftovers process by having to-go containers, bags, and wraps already set out. People can grab containers as they need, so they can help themselves to food after dinner. This makes cleanup a lot faster—and more fun for everyone.
You can actually prepare some food in advance and freeze it, so you're not scrambling to cook a dozen things on Thanksgiving Day. When the food thaws to room temperature, you can heat it up and it will taste like it's right out of the oven!
The best foods to prep and freeze in advance include:
Check out these 5 freezer-friendly Thanksgiving recipes by Food Network. The fried ravioli appetizer is always a hit.
You want to make your Thanksgiving party unique, special, and memorable. Create a Thanksgiving tradition that will excite your family and friends.
Maybe you all watch a holiday movie after dinner to start off your holiday season, or you throw on a football jersey to cheer during the game. Perhaps a board game after the dishes are done, or even taking a swing at a turkey piñata. Find something that your family will enjoy to make it a fun and special day for everyone.
Thanksgiving is the perfect time to create memories you'll never forget.
Bottom line
Early prep for your Thanksgiving party will reduce your stress and give you peace of mind. You'll have more time to focus on mingling and putting out food since everything has already been accounted for. Finally, you can enjoy the party that you're hosting, and you can spend quality time with loved ones.
How do you prepare your home for Thanksgiving? Let us know in the comments below!
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Just received from Mercury:
It's All Coming Back To Me Now:
The CD single will feature the new track Whore.
The picture disc 7 features a fantastic version of the RnB classic Black Betty and each copy will be signed by Meat Loaf thats right!
The DVD will feature the fantastic P.F. Brown directed video.
Some more exciting news!: There will be a special collectors edition slipcase to hold the CD and DVD version of the single. The slipcase will be posted free to those who sign up for it more details soon!
The video has just been added to The Hits (Sky channel 358/Freeview 18: 09056 525 777:
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You will be able to see the video on The Box (Sky channel 349) Need To Know this coming Sunday 17th September between 6-9pm and Monday 18th September between 11-1pm. A voting number will be announced soon.
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These handmade ceramic styling dishes are perfect for photo styling, wedding shoots, invitations, and calligraphy. They also make great ring dishes.
They have a soft natural coloured base with watercolor washes in pink and blue. They are all finished with a clear glaze before they were fired in the kiln. The largest dish has a very faint impression of two leaves.
Large dish: 8cm
Small dish with rim: 6cm
Small dish: 6cm
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Strauß & Fliege speakers create your individual international wedding ceremony. They will travel whereever the couples like them to go. We have been in Spain, on the portugese shore, in Brittany, on Sardinia in Italy and of course in Austria and Switzerland. Let us know where you want us to be and we'll be there!
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Our speakers love to create a wonderful international wedding ceremony for you: personal, individual and based on your own story. Read more about our experience in our blog!
The most important for us is that you have sympathy for the speaker you choose. So before you and your speaker will begin to work with eachother you will meet him or her. Even if you feel good with our speaker, you will start to work with. Just leave us a message with all your questions. We get back to you as soon as possible!
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German automaker, BMW, has finally announced that it will introduce a brand new 8 Series Coupe next year. A design concept that will preview the new model will be making its debut at this year's Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este this coming May 26.
At the company's Annual General Meeting, BMW boss, Harald Kruger said; "The BMW 8 Series Coupe will build on our tradition of luxurious sports coupes and add a genuine dream car to our line-up - a slice of pure automotive fascination," Krüger said. "The 8 Series Coupe will underpin our claim to leadership in the luxury segment. I can tell you today that this will be a true luxury sports coupe."
The new sketch suggests that the new coupe will come with a LED headlight and taillight elements, a new spoiler built into the boot lid, and a character line above the rear wheel arch. It will also keep the automaker's signature Hofmeister kink.
This good news came out when the automaker announced that the 6 Series coupe had been discontinued, leaving an executive coupe-shaped hole in the automaker's lineup. Speculations about the 8 Series has been out for many months already, and now it looks like it's finally happening.
In addition, BMW also revealed a teaser photo showing a low-slung coupe that has a long hood and wide haunches. The silhouette showed the look of the 8 Series prototypes that was caught running around recently. In fact, a BMW 8 Series test mule was spotted earlier this year at the Nurburgring revealing its high beltline and sloped roofline.
Unfortunately, engine options remain unclear at this point, but the new vehicle could borrow the same engine with the 7 Series, offering a 3.0-liter turbo-six, a 6.6-liter twin-turbo V12, and a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8. M Performance and M Sport version are also possible.
The new BMW 8 Series Coupe will take on the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe and the Lexus LC 500. Stay tuned to Auto World News for more updates!
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Mrs Funke Opeke, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), MainOne, a broadband infrastructure company, says the development of the nation's digital economy lies on extending affordable broadband.
Opeke said on Wednesday in Lagos that the development of a nation's digital economy lies on the encouragement of innovation hubs, skills development and job creation.
She said that the broadband penetration and affordability would improve the digital economy as well as provide employment opportunities.
Opeke added that technology founders, innovators and investors across Nigeria and beyond discussed issues focused on deepening broadband access, affordability and youth employment.
According to her, in this digital age where broadband connectivity is the bedrock of a thriving digital and national economy, there is need to focus on increasing access to broadband penetration.
"The broadband penetration should be beyond Lagos and Abuja for our shared economic prosperity, job creation and digital security.
"We will need to take advantage of the opportunities the digital economy provides if we are to create jobs for Nigerian youths in the not-too-distant future.
"There is need to inspire a generation of young founders, innovators and youths to build scalable and investable businesses across the South-South and South-East states to accelerate development, '' she said in a statement.
Opeke, however, urged states across Nigeria to see the significance of broadband penetration and pay attention to enabling broadband in their regions.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Opeke had earlier presented a keynote speech at a programme in Uyo on the theme: "Unlocking the Next 60 Million: Making Broadband Accessible and Affordable".


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Durham Tees Valley (MME /EGNV )General information and contact details of Durham Tees Valley in Teesside, Durham, England , United Kingdom
Durham Tees Valley International Airport
Durham Tees Valley is domestic airport located in Teesside, Durham, England , United Kingdom and serves domestic and rare international flights to 9 different destinations, connecting Teesside, Durham, England with Great Britain, Bulgaria, Ireland, Netherlands, Spain and Canada. The most popular destinations to fly to from Airport are Aberdeen / Dyce, Amsterdam, London City Airport, Dublin and Humberside International airport . The longest flight you can take is to Amsterdam (1:16 hours) .
Carriers such as KLM, Delta Air Lines and Eastern Airways have regular flights to and from Airport.
Here you can find all the information about Airport location, arrivals and departures and learn important details about weather forecasts and current conditions. You may also read more about Airport in the Wiki tab and find other interesting pictures of it in the Photos section.
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Re: Flat Car Load Placement
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That suggests that since a concentrated load in excess of 50000 lbs. can't be distributed or placed over one of the trucks, the shipper would need a car with a higher center load capacity.toggle quoted messageShow quoted text
For modeling, I guess load weight is a moot point, as few of us calculate load weight and assign a load to a specific car on that basis. I guess the best alternative to load weight calculation is to use photos of actual loads together with the AAR and ORER loading instructions as the inspiration for out loads. Actually, that approach can result in some improbably loads like the M&StL culvert flat car load Clark Probst posted to the Proto-Layout group that must have challenged height clearance limits. I suspect a modeler would be ridiculed for building a load like that. Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction.
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Loading at one end, unless balanced, was highly frowned on. I know we've seen a few of those loads at one end, but it was not acceptable practice. The unloaded end could lift under certain circumstances, and potentially cause a derailment. Loading and securing instructions from the AAR show all loads centered, with the exception (theoretically) of diagonal loads. The ORERs also show info on how some individual flats and gons should have the load distributed. Depressed center and well flats were especially vulnerable to collapse if loaded wrong.
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It\'s Wednesday as well as therefor it is time for another mid-week round-up of Android games that happen to be on sale at this time. There are a few new titles to the list through last week\'s round-up while some other titles have ended their sale. The list continues to have some good quality games that you\'ll want to check out though.
So without further delay on our part, here\'s the current list of games on sale at this time. Just click on the title of the game you have in mind to hop on over to its Google Play listing.
– Paper Monsters by Crescent Moon Games on sale for $0.99
– Yesterday by Bulkypix on sale for $0.99 ($4 away)
– Ninja Warrior Game by MarvelousAQL on sale for $0.99
– Absolutely no Gravity by RealTech VR for sale for $1.92
– Mahjong Artifacts by G5 Ent. on sale with regard to $2.99
– Stand O\' Food by G5 Ent. on sale with regard to $1.99
– Quell Memento by Fallen Tree Games on sale for $1.99
– Prime Dice D&D Pro through Rambutan on sale for $1.95
As usually if you spot anything else on sale that isn\'t about this list, let us know in the comments below so everyone can take advantage of the purchase.


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This is an updated OneClerk , and now also called by SwiftAds.
OneClerk: The easiest way to monetize your website's traffic
Introduction to OneClerk
Overall One Clerk Rating: 4 out of 5
You may not have heard of OneClerk yet but it is one of the top CPM ad networks that you can rely on to monetize your unused ad zones with just a single click. OneClerk was created for existing publishers of AdClerks network only which means you must have an AdClerks account to use OneClerk. It is therefore very important to say a word or two about AdClerks first so you can get a clear picture of how OneClerk works.
AdClerks is a UK-based direct advertising network. It used to be known as PublicityClerks before it was renamed AdClerks. Anyone who has used AdClerks to monetize their sites will tell you that the network is comparatively a better alternative to BuySellAds and a few other similar self-serve ad networks in terms of revenue and ease of use. AdClerks is an automated self-serve platform that links publishers with some of the best advertisers depending on your niche.
OneClerk Company Stats
OneClerk Support & Contact Information
- Address: Suite 202b Marble Arch Towers, 55, London, United Kingdom
- Phone Number: +1 832 800 3741
- Support Email: [email protected]
Sign-up and submitting a site to AdClerks
Signing up for an AdClerks' account is free and quite simple. There are no monthly fees or complicated contracts in the registration process. However, there are a few requirements that you must meet to join AdClerks as a publisher. For instance, you will first have to submit your site for approval before you are accepted as a publisher. Here are some of the main conditions your site must meet before it is approved:
- Your website must not be under-construction of half done. It must be complete, live, and preferable with frequent content updates.
- The site must be receiving more than 100,000 page views or impressions per month by the time you submit it for approval. According to the AdClerks site submission requirements, a site with less than 100K impressions can still be considered depending on the advertisers' demands.
- In terms of design, your website should be responsive and have a properly designed layout. It should also feature minimal advertising. They tend to frown on sites that appear to have been designed for advertisement purposes only.
- The website should be self hosted on its own domain. It should not be on a free subdomain platform such as Blogger or Weebly.
- The website's content should be in English language.
- Traffic coming to your site must not be generated by bots or from traffic exchanges such as HitLeap.
If you have a website with a great design and constantly updated content, you stand a better chance of getting accepted. However, it is always advisable to contact their support team before submitting your website for approval.
Once you have signed up for an account and submitted your website, the AdClerk team will check your site and if it meets their conditions you'll be accepted as a publisher. With an active AdClerk account, you can join the OneClerk ad network quite easily.
OneClerk Ease of use
Although relatively new in the ad industry, OneClerk is an ad network with great potential for helping bloggers and other publishers monetize their advertising space as they wait for the space to be sold on AdClerks. The network makes it possible to monetize your site on autopilot and make a good income while the company does all the marketing efforts for your ad space.
For instance, if you have an ad zone that has not yet found an appropriate advertiser, you don't have to waste the precious page impressions when OneClerk can instantly sell the empty slot on a CPM revenue model. OneClerk will ensure the ad slot gets family friendly ads from the best brands and advertisers. You can still use OneClerk on the BuySellAds platform to sell your unsold slots using their backfill option. You just need to paste an AdClerks JS code in the backfill box.
Making money with OneClerk is as easy as activating your ad zone with a single click. After the ad zone is activated, OneClerk will put the space on automatic monetization. Only family-friendly ads with an 80% fill rate will be displayed on your previously unused space.
Payment Terms
OneClerk Payment Rating: 4 out of 5
OneClerk has a simple payment terms calculated and paid as follows:
- You will generate revenue through a dynamic CPM model
- You can easily view your income data and impressions you have generated from the statistics page. The data is updated on an hourly basis.
- OneClerk pays on Net 30 terms. This means all the revenue you have generated in a month will be credited on your AdClerks account on the second month. This gives you a hands free way of making money because OneClerk handles all the processes involved.
- AdClerks doesn't have a minimum payout and they have a PayPal payment option too which is favored by many publishers.
Here are a few more things that you need to know about OneClerk before you join the ad network.
- Their ads only work on AdZones with 300×250 size
- You generate revenue via a dynamic CPM
- Their ads keep on changing and are geo targeted. As the site owner you will not be able to see all of them since they are targeted to your site's audience only.
- You can view all the revenue and impressions data from the stats page on an hourly basis.
- All your earnings are credited to your AdClerks account after two months
- Your ad zone can still be bought on the AdClerks marketplace and if this happens then the new ads will override the OneClerk ads. OneClerk is useful in monetizing unused ad space while you wait for the space to be purchased on the AdClerks marketplace.
- You have the option of opting out of OneClerk any time you want simply by contacting support.
Opt-in request for OneClerk on the eligible ad zone
General Approval rating: 4 out of 5
You'll need to send an opt-in request to the AdClerks team for approval to join OneClerk. Joining OneClerk when you already have an AdClerks account is quite easy. All you need is a good website with high quality content, good monthly impressions, and a nice overall design. To send the opt-in request, follow these simple steps:
- You'll first have to log in to your AdClerks account
- Click the OneClerk option found below the Publishers tab on the sidebar
- To request for approval to join the OneClerk program, click the green button at the top right.
- The AdClerks management will then review your website and if the site satisfies their conditions, your account will be approved in around 24 hours.
- OneClerk will be activated automatically and you'll begin selling impressions on unused ad spaces.
Once you have been approved, you can enable OneClerk on any 300×250 ad zone or simply create a new one on your website.
Setting up a 300×250 ad zone for sale on the AdClerks marketplace
Ad zones rating: 3 out of 5 (You can only create ad zones of size 300×250)
At the moment, the only eligible size for OneClerk ads is 300px wide x 250px wide. This means you will have to enable OneClerk on an ad zone with these dimensions. It is a fairly simple process that you can easily set up in the following steps:
- On your AdClerks dashboard, click the tab named "My Websites" on the sidebar
- Click on New Ad Zone then fill the form that comes up next. Remember to select the 300×250 option when choosing your available ad size before you click the submit button. You'll also need to fill other fields such as the Ad block name, the ad location, ad type; price per ad, ads displayed, the total number of ads, and advanced settings if you are up to it.
- You'll find the "Enable OneClerk" option at the bottom of the page. Click the submit button and the ad zone on your site will begin displaying OneClerk ads.
OneClerk Front-End Dashboard Page
Dashboard rating: 5 out of 5
OneClerk Dashboard
The OneClerk dashboard has a very simple but detailed layout. It is the first page you come to when you land on your OneClerk page from the main AdClerk dashboard. The OneClerk dashboard has four main menus namely Active Zones, Eligible Zones, Payments, and the About tab. Let's take a quick look at each page.
Active Zones
Active Zones shows all your approved ad zones and goes further to show if the zone is actively displaying ads or if it has already been purchased but still in OneClerk rotation until it is available again. To the right of each active zone are the Stats tab and the "Opt-Out of OneClerk" tab.
The Stats tab leads to a page with statistics about that particular ad zone. It shows the earnings, the number of impressions, and the number of clicks the ad zone has generated so far. The stats are updated every hour.
The Opt-out of OneClerk tab basically does what it says – it opts out that particular ad zone from OneClerk.
Eligible zones
This is where you create a new 300×250 ad zone that can be used by OneClerk. The page has all the information you need to create a new ad zone.
The payment page shows how much you earned in the previous month, in the current month, and your total revenue so far.
The About page shows you how to monetize your website, how OneClerk works, and even features a "Request opt-in" button.
Your earnings are clearly shown on the top right hand side of the dashboard next to "Your Cart" button.
OneClerk provides plenty of information explaining in greater details every function of the ad network. Here are some of the menus found on this network:
- The Advertisers Menu takes you to the page where you can buy ad space in case you are an advertiser seeking for trusted websites.
- The Publishers Menu takes you to a page with all the information you need to monetize your ad space. The page has a wealth of information on how to sign up as a publisher, how to create ad zones, and much more.
- The Top Ad Zone menu shows you different ad zones that you can use to monetize your site efficiently.
- You can also learn how to earn on autopilot and maintain your CPM ad space on the market straight from the site. The company even goes as far as showing you how your ad space is advertised and the kind of ads that will be displayed on your site to ensure that you get maximum CPM earnings at all times.
CPM Rates
- SwiftAds standard ads CPM rate is $0.10 for both mobile/desktop traffic for all GEOs and it's 100% fill! (includes a few pop-ups or redirects).
- SwiftAds premium ads CPM rate is up to $0.40 for mobile traffic for the following GEOs: US, CA, UK, AU and it's also 100% fill! (no pop-ups or redirects).
Eligibility Criteria & Info
- Ad zones must be 300x250, 320x50 or 728x90
- Once approved, SwiftAds automatically activates - nothing for you to do
- Revenue generates via a dynamic CPM
- SwiftAds ads vary and are GEO targeted - you won't always be able to seem them
- Viewable ad impressions and revenue data are recorded every hour on the stats page
- Earnings will be credited to your AdClerks account balance net 60 (after 2 months)
- Your ad zone will still be purchasable on the AdClerks marketplace and will override SwiftAds ads if purchased
- You can opt-out or disable certain ads anytime by contacting support
What are the SwiftAds publisher requirements?
To fill your unused ads with SwiftAds you must be an active AdClerks publisher.
How does SwiftAds by AdClerks work?
As a AdClerks publisher, if your ad rate is unsold, with SwiftAds enabled, unsold inventory is filled with a 100% fill rate with backfill ads.
What are the SwiftAds average CPM?
The standard SwiftAds CPM is $0.10 for mobile and desktop for all locations. For premium ads the CPM rate is up to $0.40 for mobile traffice for the US, Canada, UK, and Australia.
Final Words
As previously mentioned, setting up a valid ad zone at OneClerk is a breeze. Once you set up the ad zone, OneClerk will handle all the monetization needs of your unsold zone. If you are a blog owner then you know there are many ad networks that you can use to earn a decent income online simply by monetizing ad space on your blog. However, there are times when you leave money on the table, as marketers say, simply because you haven't monetized your unused ad space. You are simply wasting thousands or tens of thousands of impressions when you could have used OneClerk to sell the ad space for you.
One great thing about OneClerk is the fact that they only serve family-friendly ads on your websites. You may not exactly see the ads since they are geo-targeted but at least you are sure that nothing offensive is being displayed on your websites. Their 80% fill-rate is great too and the fact that you can always opt out any time you feel like makes the ad network less restrictive. The only downside is the limited ad size of 300x250 although we hope this will improve in the near future.
If you are interested in earning maximum revenue from your site, then join OneClerk. The first step would obviously be to create an AdClerks account if you haven't done it already. Simply submit your best performing websites and once approved, opt-in for OneClerk. As a publisher of the two ad networks, AdClerks and OneClerk, you will start earning income from your best websites within a short time.
AdClerks provides an easy and flexible way to earn money online by selling ad space on your site to the best advertisers. It is a user-friendly platform that does not require any special skills to make the most out of it. AdClerks functionality and efficiency is further complemented by OneClerk which ensures none of your ad space goes to waste while you wait for an advertiser to purchase the ad space on the AdClerks marketplace. The two networks provide a perfect combination for any blogger or website publisher seeking for the most lucrative way to monetize his or her websites. So head over to AdClerks, register a free account, then opt-in to OneClerk and begin making money on complete autopilot.


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New CEO For Sony Mobile
Sony's new mobile division, Sony Mobile Communications, has named a CEO. Kunimasa Suzuki will take over the division that was formerly part of Sony Ericsson, in the latest step in Sony's reorganization.
The former CEO of Sony's mobile arm, Bert Nordberg, will become its chairman, the company said.
"Kuni has a vast experience in product planning and management in the information technology and mobile product business, as well as experience of cultivating business in emerging markets," Kazuo Hirai, President and CEO of Sony Corporation, said.
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Box Office: 'Fantastic Beasts' #1 with $75-M, Rivals DOA
Ang Lee's 'Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk' and the Miles Teller boxing biopic 'Bleed for This' and R-rated teen drama 'The Edge of Seventeen' were DOA
'Fantastic Beasts' debuted to $143.3-M for a $218.3-M global launch.
Warner Bros.' a unit of Time Warner (NYSE:TWX) Harry Potter spinoff and prequel Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, from a script by Ms. Rowling, topped the weekend domestic box office with $75-M from 4,144 theaters.
Fantastic Beasts bowed to $143.3-M offshore for a global box office debut of $218.3-M.
Fantastic Beasts rated PG-13 earned an A CinemaScore from US audiences.
Disney (NYSE:DIS) and Marvel's Doctor Strange crossed the $570-M mark globally, and will soon overtake fellow Marvel Cinematic Universe title Iron Man ($585-M).
In North America, Fox (NASDAQ:FOX) and DreamWorks Animation's (NASDAQ:DWA) Trolls followed with $17.5-M to pass the $100-M mark domestically and finish Sunday with a $116.2-M take in North America and $261.3-M at the worldwide box office.
Paramount, a unit of Viacom (NASDAQ:VIA) release Arrival placed # 4 with $11.8-M for a domestic box office of $43.4-M.
Universal's Almost Christmas rounded out the Top 5 with $7-M for a domestic take of $25.4-M.
After Fantastic Beasts, the 3 other new films opening nationwide this weekend came DOA.
The Edge of Seventeen debuted to $4.8-M for a 7th-place finish even though it recieved an A- CinemaScore.
Boxing biopic Bleed for This fared worse with $2.5-M from 1,459 theaters.
Ang Lee's Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk earning an estimated $1-M from 1,176 theaters for Sony/TriStar after opening last weekend in New York and Los Angeles.
At the specialty box office
Tom Ford's Nocturnal Animals, from Focus Features, and Kenneth Lonergan's Manchester by the Sea, from Amazon Studios and Roadside Attractions.
Manchester launched in 4 cinemas in New York and Los Angeles grossing $241,230 for a location average of $60,308, one of the best showings of the year.
Nocturnal Animals opened to $494,000 from 37 locations for a location average of $13,351.
Have some fun, see a movie this week.
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The Wu Di Masters are an ancient group responsible for harnessing the power of the Eternal Chord into the Wu Di instruments to fight off the Yaoguai.[1] They were briefly mentioned in the Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness episode "Eternal Chord" when Master Lun was explaining to Po the origins of musical kung fu.
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It is presumed these masters developed and performed the original fighting techniques of musical kung fu.
- "Wu Di" translates literally into English as "five emperors" (traditional and simplified Chinese: 五帝?; pinyin: wǔ dì).
- The Wu Di Masters' name references the legendary Five Emperors of Chinese mythology, said to have been exemplary sages possessed of great moral character.[2]
- ↑ Revealed in "Eternal Chord" from Nickelodeon's Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness. Ep. 16, Season 3. Written by Gene Grillo & directed by Lane Lueras. Originally aired June 8, 2014.
- ↑ Encyclopedia Mythica - "Wu-di"
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Extermination: Will This Bad Ass Game Ever Return To The PS Platform?
Extermination was just a crazy, crazy, CRAZY Game, I'm surprised that Hollywood didn't try to snatch this up and ruin it like so many other video game to Silver Screen movie disasters (Well X-Men was 50% right and Resident Evil was 45% so I guess their movie magic ideals didn't total flop haha).
This story takes place on Dec 24, 2005. And the protagonist (hero) of the game is U.S. Marines Special Forces Sergeant Dennis Riley and he is part of a squad called "The Red Light Team."
His Marine Squad gets a desperate S.O.S call from Fort Stewart (Which Is A Hush Hush Secret American Research Facility In Antarctica, and the nature of the distress call is to inform them of a air strike that is targeted on the base that they are flying to by chance of luck.
Team Red is then sent to check out the facility to see what the problem is, but first they have a problem right off as their plane suddenly malfunctions and the have to bail out of it.
The team is then separated due to the C-17's demise, so the last order by the Major is for everybody to regroup at Facility Building B and that's where the crazy starts…
Dennis then is paired up with teammate Roger Grigman, as they look for a way into the facility they spot a ventilation shaft. They enter the shaft and slide down into the facility only to see that it seems abandoned, and the looks of war is left behind of a "battle."
The first thing they try to do is lower the drawbridge that is halfway raised up, they need to lower it to get to Building B to meet the rest of the team.
But the crazy thing happens, Roger is jumped on by these over sized tadpole looking things called "Hydras," they start to infect him greatly causing him to rapidly change into something else just seconds in front of Riley's own two eyes.
Then this girl in a biohazard suit comes dashing out on a high above catwalk and blasts Roger to death with an Assualt Rifle Gun. She then throws Dennis a clip from her gun to him and a vile tube of "MTS vaccine," and says to Riley from a distance hidden behind a wall, "Use it if you don't want to end up like your friend!"
From there Riley meets his nightmares of a life time as he tries to pursue the girl further as she runs off, Riley manages to get across the lowered drawbridge only to get caught up in a crucial lockdown race against time after the girl pulled the lock-down trigger lever to the facility.
He reaches the girl in the biosuit, but she is in a safe control room that is locked out she sees him and writes numbers on the dusted window on the door for him to see.
The whole situation of the story here is that the Government was using the Marines as Guinea Pigs or rather "Test Subjects," with the super bacteria strain called "HO213".
Riley learns of this whole cover up, and as his teammates are taken out by it one way or another (Only Him The Girl In The Suit Who Later Is Known To Him As Cindy, And One Other Teammate Gary Survive The Whole Ordeal).
The creatures in this game are grotesque, most of them insane fast-moving and they use to be former members of the team now mutated into monsters.
And unlike John Carpenters' "The Thing" it is not just the individuals that are affected but the very environment that Riley or anybody else is walking or running on, gives off a mushy type sound this is what used to be the ground or a partial covered wall of some type of membrane on it with a bad smell to boot LOL.
Another girl named Sonia gets engulfed into the wall by the Ho213 bacteria (pictured right) at some point, dogs that where there even get infected and they become "Watch Dogs," and are quick and very deadly.
Even the water was dangerous, I played this game long time ago before and came across a part where I was just standing in the water while shooting at something right and it just pushed me off of it ROTFLAMO. I was like WHAT THE H**L was that about…
And the bosses are ridiculous hard to battle against as well. That's why I'm surprised that Hollywood didn't try to Movie Make this one, but I know it would take heap loads of money to do so.
Here's a Few Videos For Extermination (Video Credit: Spinnygrass) Dude hesistates in gameplay a little to much he must be scared haha.
Extermination: Will This Bad Ass Game Ever Return To The PS Platform?
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Till Then My Motto: Stay calm, cool, collective knowing that the only thing that keeps you from making a difference in life is yourself strive for the best!
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Epic Games has announced on Twitter today that a Fortnite and Avengers: Infinity War mashup will begin tomorrow and be available for a limited time in the game.
The battle begins tomorrow... pic.twitter.com/NQ9BDH2BeG— Fortnite (@FortniteGame) May 7, 2018
Details are sparce but EW appears to have got some exclusive details about the mashup:
The "Infinity Gauntlet Limited Time Mashup" mode for Battle Royale will feel just like a standard slugfest — with one major difference: One hundred players will descend upon the map and fight until one player is left standing, as usual, but this time you'll do so with the Infinity Gauntlet in play.
The artifact containing all six Infinity Stones — the same one Thanos used to cripple Earth's Mightiest Heroes on the big screen — will appear on the map. Whomsoever finds and equips it will transform into Thanos himself, wielding all the power that comes with him.
There will however be no Avengers themed outfits available in the store, this was confirmed on Reddit.


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The author traces how individual Russian leaders shaped communism in Russia and how Joseph Stalin allowed communism to evolve into something enforceable only through oppression. With Stalin's death in 1953, Nikita Khrushchev knew how problematic the totalitarian system would be without the dictator at its center. He tried to make Soviet communism endure by removing some Stalinist elements but not others. Scholars point to the fall of both Khrushchev and the Soviet Union as proof that de-Stalinization did not adequately address the structural issues of Soviet communism. Conservatives in the Soviet government ousted Krushchev in 1964 because they interpreted his reforms as too liberal and too close to capitalism.


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The April 2015 State of Oregon Economic Indexes of was released today. Full report is available here. We thank KeyBank for their generous support of this project.
Oregon's economic growth remained above average in April. Highlights of the report include:
- The Oregon Measure of Economic Activity rose in April from a downwardly revised March number. The three-month moving average, which smooths month-to-month volatility in the measure, was 0.42, where "zero" for this measure indicates average growth over the 1990-present period. The manufacturing, household, and services sectors contributed positively to the measure.
- Like last month, the construction sector's contribution was negative, held down by below average residential permits and a decline in construction employment. In contrast, solid jobs gains supported the manufacturing sector.
- Low levels of initial unemployment claims, a low unemployment rate, and above-average consumer sentiment all helped the household sector make a positive contribution to the measure. Still, weak labor force numbers are largely canceling out the positive impact of declining unemployment on the measure. Service sector components were generally positive for the month, although a drop in financial sector employment adversely impacted the numbers.
- The University of Oregon Index of Economic Indicators fell 0.3% in March; such declines are not unusual during more mature economic expansions. Most indicators were little to effectively unchanged during the month.
- Residential building permits (smoothed) fell again. Although home sales are robust in many parts of the state, this has yet to translate into more normal levels of new construction. The Oregon weight distance tax (a measure of trucking activity) and core manufacturing orders (a national indicator) both gained during the month. Average weekly hours worked in manufacturing fell, but overall continues to track within an above-average range.
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Tuesday, November 11, 2008
[I'm sorry - I meant President-elect Barack Obama. Let me not act like I'm on a first name basis with the man.] I've watched more news this year than I've had my entire lifetime prior to these events.
To use the Hip-Hop generation's lingo to describe President-elect Obama's ascent, phrases not unlike From rags to riches, Barack Obama went:
- From ashy to classy
- From a disgrace to amazing grace
- From the outhouse to the White House
Jokes aside though, he's an exceptional human being. I sincerely hope he does a great job. So, while you're here, check out Obama behind the scenes on election night. And dude has a great sense of humor, [you have to have been following the campaign on a fairly regular basis to get the bulk of the jokes tho] and is a true baller.
Now that's presidential material.
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am charging, 100 bucks for the slideshow- you know what am sayin?
- Tuesday, November 11, 2008 9:02:00 PM
i am adopting a wait and see attitude here, dude can only do so much, no?
- Wednesday, November 12, 2008 6:22:00 AM
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>Anon: You didn't specify the currency, hotshot; I'll get you 100 Zimbabwean dollars.
>31337: True, true. There's a lot of work before him.
- Wednesday, November 12, 2008 10:22:00 AM
Rome was not built in one day, but there is nothing wrong with some progress.
- Wednesday, November 12, 2008 10:53:00 AM
- |d®| said...
As downhill as things have been going lately, any progress he makes, even if he only manages to stem the flow into recession, will be significant.
I just hope he stays as focused as he is right now. Dude's swag is ill.
- Wednesday, November 12, 2008 12:55:00 PM
Flattered at your shout-out, and yes, I breathed, ate n slept the elections for 2 years! Now that it's over, I must rediscover meaning, especially since there's no Nip/Tuck yet.
- Saturday, November 22, 2008 11:42:00 AM
- |d®| said...
Can't wait for the new season. The teaser commercials they're running have me so hype about the new season!
- Wednesday, November 26, 2008 1:57:00 PM


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