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Oxford does not have Fall, Winter, and Spring terms. Instead they have Michaelmas, Hilary, and Trinity, named after religious holidays that occur during these periods. Each of these terms is a mere eight weeks long. This feels very short for an academic term, but I like the idea of eight weeks of hard work, followed by very long breaks for productive gallivanting at conferences. The term isn't quite a sprint from start to finish, but it is very intense, and it is a far cry from the four month semester marathon that many schools have (I don't know how anyone survives that).
So tomorrow marks the end of Hilary term. Assuming I don't get hit by a bus, I can declare victory – I have officially survived my first term!
This week everyone has been asking me "So how did you do for your first term?" All told, I think I've done ok. Better than I expected, as I was mentally preparing myself for complete chaos. By mid-term, I felt like I had found a good stride, and I've been fairly comfortable (albeit very busy) since then. At any rate, I had no major disasters, so that is enough to declare my first term a big success. Of course, I could have used a bit more sleep here and there, and perhaps I could have used a bit more time to unpack all those boxes that are still sitting in my guest room. And I certainly would not recommend starting a term with scarlet fever. But in summary, with one term finished, I'm really enjoying this (Yes, I do miss all my friends and family back home … but that just means you all have to come and visit me! [I even have hand-soap] ).
Bright and early saturday morning I hop on a plane and I'm back to the US of A for the term break. I'll be in exciting Pittsburgh at the annual meeting of the American Physical Society (the world's largest meeting of physicists each year – about 6000 of us) then on to Santa Barbara for three weeks of conferencing at the Kavli Center, a quick stop on the east coast, then back to Oxford to start Trinity term – and so it goes.
Let the reverse culture shock begin!
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Surviving Hilary
Posted by Steve at 2:19 AM Labels: Moving to UK, Oxford
2 comments:
- Doug Natelson said...
Hey Steve - I'll see you in Pgh. You might find it interesting to know that my department chairman, an ex-pat Brit, came down with scarlet fever last week after returning from a trip to the UK. What's going on over there?!
- March 14, 2009 at 7:21 AM
- Steve said...
See you soon... did your dept chair fly air india like I did?
- March 14, 2009 at 6:59 PM
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Okay, I have to start with a title disclaimer- of course, all teachers are students (well, all good teachers) in the sense that we keep on learning. I'm constantly discovering more and more, often at the bidding of my students or my curriculum. But, in the formal, titled, roles, I have made the great SWITCH!
I like the idea that I'm learning to learn, that my gauge is that I know more today than I did yesterday. I'm not checking off credits for a degree or jumping through hoops to appease a teacher, a program or a school. I am a learner in the freest, most natural sense. My goal is to acquire as much language as possible in order to provide ample foundation in establishing myself in Israel. In less stuffy terms, play with the language, hang out with people, and point to things and ask friends, acquaintances and total strangers to identify them in Hebrew for me.
Towards the end of the previous school year when I was discussing my transition with some of my then students, one commented, "Geez, I feel sorry for your teacher!" I laughed, but now I'm kinda wondering what she meant by that comment. Was she worried that I'd overwhelm the class with my energy, or try to teach it myself? Was it just a meaningless sideways remark? But I must admit, as a rather opinionated language teacher with a decade of instructional experience (I love saying that- here it is again- I've taught a combination of Spanish/ French for the past ten years- Five of which have been in a classroom and five summers in Concordia Language Villages, and a couple of years one-on-one tutoring at the college level... just in case you wondered how I got a decade of experience in) So, where was I? Oh yes, opinionated (read critical) with a very defined sense of the most effective instructional methods.
I happened to be in the absolutely lowest level of Hebrew possible (I'm quite proud of my accomplishment, thank you). The great part about being the bottom of the barrel is that everyone knows more than I do and can be pestered with questions. I'm actually quite happy that another former Concordia Language Village staff member is here (and thus, we have similar language passions, nerdy love for grammatical details, and instructional philosophies) and he happens to be an expert in Hebrew grammar (bonus!). As another student told me just this evening, being in the lowest level I get to learn the most... or rather, I have the most I have to learn! At this moment, 4 weeks into the 5 month program, I'm thinking that doing a subsequent 5 month block would be the most beneficial. (Aka, if I don't have a solid hold on Hebrew when I walk into my own classroom next year the students will eat me alive!)
So, I have to say, despite what my own students would think, I'm a very nice student to have in the classroom. I still remember my 10th grade Spanish teacher taking me aside and telling me share the airtime with the rest of the students. (I was just so excited to have finally busted through my language failing trends, thanks to Concordia- I didn't really mean to have diarrhea of the mouth... but at least I was spewing Spanish!) Needless to say, I let the other students speak and content myself with writing ridiculously long sentences in Hebrew in my notebook. (Although today the teacher had to ask me to stop explaining additional grammar concepts to my neighbor so that we could both rejoin the class... )
As far as teaching pedagogy, I agree with a lot of what takes place in our classroom. (Which is nice, because as a student, I don't get to direct the class... alas) We have two teachers who alternate days. I had to laugh to myself because one has such a similar teacher style to mine- the same hand gestures, questing style, and way of over-enunciating words- that it was almost like watching myself teach. I understand too, the emphasis on verbs, in lieu of nouns, and general sentence structure. (Although, I must admit, at this point I have a pitifully small vocabulary.) At the same time, I have to wonder at the choice of vocabulary taught. I can tell people where I'm from, what I used to do, and where I study and where I'm going-- but I can't ask for directions or understand the answer. (Since obviously, every single person I meet will be exclusively interested the information I can share with my autobiographical skills but I won't actually want to know how to get anywhere and will never get lost.) If I could make one change to the curriculum, I would throw a directions unit in sometime soon (like now).
The goal is that by this time next year I can have diarrhea of the mouth in four languages- now won't that be fun!
Thursday, August 13, 2009
From Language Teacher to Student
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First make the dough: meaning put all the ingredient listed above for the dough in a bowl and mix. Then flatten out/ roll out in rectangular pieces like can be seen below:
Then you make the filling in a bowl add all the ingredients above and mix, that's it. Add salt and pepper.
Then using a brush dipped in olive oil brush out the oil inside all the ice tray so the ravioli dough doesn't stick. Then, place the dough in an ice tray and put spoonfuls of the filling:
Then using a paper cloth or a brush apply some oil around the corners of the ice tray so the ravili doesn't stick to the ice tray and cover with another rectangle sheet of ravioli dough and make sure to press down on the edges, the oil will also help the two rectangualr ravioli pieces stick.
Set this in the refregerator until it is stiff.
Then using a warm towl pat the ouside part of the ice tray to help get the ravioli out easily. Then turn over the ice tray and out will come the ravioli pieces like so. Cut the ravioli and make sure to cut around the corners too! When cutting make sure to press on the sider of the ravioli in order for the filling not to ooze out when the ravioli are being cooked. You can make designs on the edges of your ravioli using a knife although it is very time consuming.
Then you need to boil in steamy water until smooth:
Take out of the water and strain and then serve with grated parmesia and basil or any other herbs you enjoy:
PS: you can add melted butter or sage. Also to get them this yellowish color I add some Knor while cooking and some butter when boiling. You may also want to add some kind of sauce untop perhaps alfredo or tomato sauce. I'm not a fan of sauces but suit yourselves but just remember every ingredient is extra calories and we want to keep it tasty but also healthy!


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For as long as I can remember
this sweet treat has been playing delicious dishes in countless movies. It's only fitting that he now find himself a part of SWEET TREAT.
By Request
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Completely Willing
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On Abundance (or the lack thereof)
These times are tough for many people, and they are going to be a lot tougher for a while. We are in an economic storm that started in 2008 and is going to continue for at least the rest of the year. The "recovery" we saw was merely the eye of the hurricane.
But does this mean there's nothing you can do for yourself or your family? Does it mean that you're doomed to poverty? No, not at all. Even during the Great Depression, many families grew in abundance and some even became wealthy. How do you grow instead of decline? It's a matter of understanding the nature of abundance.
I'm sure you've read about abundance before, as it is a popular topic among Pagans/Wiccan literature and elsewhere. But hopefully here I might provide a slightly different perspective that may help supplement what others have written.
Money, wealth, love, and all things are ruled by the Law of Gravity, as it affects energy in addition to matter. The law may manifest differently depending on the nature of the matter or energy but it does affect everything. Ever notice that people who already have millions of dollars are the ones who receive even more millions? The same as how people who have nothing generally don't receive anything substantial either. Government policies and forced redistribution of wealth through taxes and welfare cannot change this fundamental law of the universe.
Many have said that the difference is your attitude. You need to think about positive things to attract positive things. If you think about negative things, then you will attract that. There is a lot of truth to it. But I don't agree with how I've seen many approach this.
I see a lot of Wiccans who go through life trying very hard to focus exclusively on positive things, and deny as much as they can the negative things. This is an unbalanced way to live and tends to not achieve the positive abundance that's sought, but instead the denial brings misery. It is a passive-aggressive way of viewing the universe.
Instead, my suggestion is to put aside your expectations. Life shouldn't be "like" anything. Many, including myself, become despondent when life brings something that "shouldn't have happened." Life is. Just take it how it comes and don't worry about how it "should" be. Instead, view the events that happen to you in terms of your will. The events happen and you need to decide how to react to them.
Think of it this way. If you lose your job (as I personally experienced during the Dot.Bomb crash), you can go home and mope about how your former employer "owes" you something, like a job or salary. Or how the government "owes" you for higher unemployment benefits than the small amount they give for a while. Or how the government "owes" you for a livelihood. This thinking comes from how you're not "supposed" to be jobless. You say this shouldn't have happened and someone (other than you) caused your plans to be thwarted.
Well maybe someone other than you messed up. But how is that thinking going to help your situation? Instead, think (and pray) about it in terms of your will. Maybe it is a blessing in disguise. You need to look at your will and decide from that what you are going to do next. Don't worry about the past, about what happened. Just look at where you are at right now, what is your will, and what can you do today to further yourself along your path. If you don't know what your will is, then I highly suggest checking out my series on the Witches Square, which will help you discover your will.
How does this relate to abundance and gravity? Here's how. Take what happens to you or around you and find something, no matter how small, to be thankful for or that is positive. This is where I deviate from the people I see who only see the positive and deny the negative.
Don't deny that it sucks to lose your job (or whatever negative happened to you). Likewise, don't deny that you're pissed off about it. Anger and sadness are a natural part of a balanced life. Scream out your anger to Medusa. Then see where you are at and what you are going to do. What good came out of it? Did it free you from an unhappy situation (even though it wasn't the way you wanted to be freed)? The way to see the positive and attract the positive (thus raising the gravitational pull of positive things to yourself) is to find the blessing in everything.
If someone else gets the promotion you wanted, don't resent them. Be truly happy for them. Get pissed off about it at home, figure out what the blessing in it could be for you (this may take some meditation and prayer) and then be honestly and sincerely happy for the other person. Understand that this doesn't all have to happen in a day. It takes time to go through the process.
Here is a small prayer I wrote that can help with growing the abundance of money, love, and anything in your life:
Lord Apollo, Lord of Light,
grant me the eyes to see that my life is blessed,
even though I am blind to it sometimes.
Show me the blessings in everything.
Lady Venus, Lady of Love,
help my heart open to your eternal love,
and the positive attractive powers of your love,
as love draws all things together.
Show me the way to open my heart more to give away what I wish to receive.
Lord Jupiter, King of Abundance,
guide me to use the light of Apollo and the love of Venus
to attract the abundance of the universe
as you attract and grow, and give eternally.
Show me the way to use my many blessings to achieve my will.
So mote it be.
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Kat Says:
May 25th, 2010 at 9:24 am
That was a wonderful read, thank you for sharing. I couldn't agree more that "balance" is the key. It's normal to get angry, we just have to learn to let it go in a healthy way.
We recently lost our home of 13 years to foreclosure. My husband, I, and our two daughters were devastated by the loss. Towards the end of our ordeal I realized that I had to stop crying and move on. I performed a self written candle spell focusing on a positive outlook and asking for the perfect home for us to be brought to my attention. I had been looking for something for months to no avail. Within days a wonderful single family home was put on the internet for rent in a beautiful neighborhood with a brook and a waterfall in the woods in the back of the home! Shocking I know. This house was nicer then the one I was leaving behind. I was the 1st person to call on the house (as I happened to log on and see it minutes after she had listed it) and she rented it to us on the spot! It was a little out of our price range so the landlord agreed to take 50.00 off the rent. I know it isn't much but it helped.
My point is I let go of the anger and instead focused on finding the perfect house for us and it worked.
Sorry for the long story, I just wanted to share..:)
Brightest Blessings to you!
Morninghawk Says:
May 25th, 2010 at 9:37 am
I'm glad your candle spell worked in helping you to emotionally move on and focus on what you needed to. It sounds like you found a beautiful place to move into.
Thank you for sharing your story.
Angelwitch Says:
May 18th, 2011 at 3:54 pm
I also found this to be a very inspiring blog post. I'm going through something similar which I refuse to give up on – but I think more to the point – there is something inside of me that's pushing to make sure that I don't give up.


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Dear Hipster:
My friend and I have a longstanding dispute, and I've unilaterally decided to bring you into it (you're welcome). It began years ago, when that book Born to Run came out. I remember him telling me he had read it, before a couple hours of nonstop chatter about how great the book was, and how he was definitely going to start running barefoot. Spoiler alert: he didn't. I asked him to borrow it, and he told me he couldn't actually lend it out because he got it on Audible, so I was, like, "Oh, so you didn't actually read it then," or something like that. Naturally, he got super pissed off, called me an elitist asshole, and vigorously defended audiobooks as "just as good" as regular books on the grounds that reading is just a way of making words appear in your head, so why does it matter if the words go in through your ears as opposed to your eyes — to which I probably said something about how he should just stare at the eq meter on his stereo the next time he wants to hear the White Album, because a song is just vibrations at different frequencies and amplitudes. Anyways, you can probably see where this is going; but suffice to say, we have gone 'round and 'round on the matter plenty of times. It doesn't help that there's some non-conclusive science on both sides of the debate, so I'm tagging you in, Hipster, to settle this once and for all, or at least put some new munitions in the magazine for the next time this comes up. If we're both kind of right, who is more right?
— Patrick
Much as I love answering questions otherwise fit for scientists, I'm not sure I want to deprive you two of the opportunity to (a) engage in vigorous, friendly debate; and (b) enjoy simultaneous, smug convictions of your own rightness. Where's the joy in life if you don't have that?
This one pulls me in two directions. On the one hand, I love tapping a button on my iPhone and having Audible deliver an Iggy Pop biography straight into my subconscious. Then again, if I had my way, the book industry as such wouldn't just be limited to print media: I would have every volume hand-bound by local craftsmen and sold from brick-and-mortar stores with exposed brick walls and free espresso. Imagine monks making illuminated manuscripts, but, instead of syphilis and leprosy, the bookmakers only have to worry about driving traffic to their Etsy shops.
One thing's for certain, good on both of you for enjoying a real book every now and again. Maybe you're sitting down to read A Suitable Boy without skipping a single page. Or maybe you'd rather listen to Gilbert Gottfried read 50 Shades of Grey. Either way, reading a book every now and again gets you the stamp of Hipster Approved Conduct. If being able to learn anything about everything after watching a five-minute YouTube video is the McDonald's cheeseburger of knowledge, then reading an entire book for self-betterment and/or entertainment is a hand-ground grass-fed patty grilled medium rare and nestled between the two halves of an artisan brioche bun with a sunny-side-up, free-range egg on top.
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Coping Samba users from one server to another is not as difficult as it sounds.
The following steps require root access. pdbedit won't work as a regular user.
- On the source server export the user database. In this example we use smbpasswd format.
pdbedit -e smbpasswd:/root/samba-users.backup
- Copy the file to the second samba server.
- Import the backup into the password database.
pdbedit -i smbpasswd:/root/samba-users.backup
That's it.
It should be said, that if you are running multiple Samba servers and you want to have common users and groups, you should really be looking and a centralized user solution. Samba 3 By Example is a good place to start.


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Occupy Space: Reading Room
19th - 21st July
19th - 21st July
6A Rutland Street
The Occupy Space Reading Room at No.6A Rutland Street is opening at 6pm on Thursday 18th July it has been created specifically to house an extensive selection of publications from The Library Project, a public resource library of photobooks, magazines, and zines, collected by PhotoIreland over the last 3 years. The Reading Room will be open to the public from 12 to 6pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday with daily events such as readings and discussions with invited curators and local artists.
At 3pm on Saturday 20th July Mary Conlon Director of Ormston House will lead a drop-in discussion group around the Italo Calvino short story: The Adventures of a Photographer. This is a free event and all are welcome, for more information on this and future projects contact us on firstname.lastname@example.com or visit our website www.occupyspace.com
Occupy Space is a not-for-profit arts organisation that has been active in Limerick City since 2009. They are currently based in a slack space on Rutland Street which operates as a project and exhibition space run by a small dedicated team of volunteers. Occupy Space promotes the work of recent graduates and emerging artists, providing opportunities for local, national and international artists on a project-to-project basis.
Open from 12pm to 6pm
Admission free
*in association with PhotoIreland Festival 2013
Admission free
*in association with PhotoIreland Festival 2013


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No matter how handy they are, it's hard to feel grateful to a tradesperson when you're hit with a whopping fee at the end of the encounter.
To add insult to injury, something as simple as your location can have a huge impact on the amount of money you'll be forced to drop on a tradie.
New data from ServiceSeeking.com.au, compiled from more than 50,000 quotes, has revealed the top 10 most lucrative trades by location, and those in Victoria aren't going to be happy about it.
Hourly rates for plumbers in Victoria have surged by 21 per cent in 2017, which means you'll likely be forking out an average of $91.21 per hour. Ouch. Plumbers in Western Australia aren't far behind; they're coming in at $89.91 an hour. Plumbers in New South Wales are only a little further down the rich list at $85.98.
Builders and electricians in South Australia are up nearly 30 per cent on their hourly rates, coming in at $77.76 per hour and $79.13 per hour respectively. However, South Australians can breathe a little sigh of relief because plumbers have seen a decrease in hourly rates of two per cent, pushing them down to an average of $80.90 per hour. Tilers in South Australia are also down by 30 per cent, coming to just $37 per hour.
The most impressive price hike occurred in Queensland, with tilers upping their prices by 65 per cent to $62.18 per hour in an attempt to make the most of a surge in demand for tilers in the area.
While these figures may be a bit concerning at first glance, it's important to remember that tradie prices are by the hour for a reason—they're contractors, and their fees cover the cost of labour as well as general business costs including insurance, tools, vehicles and superannuation. Plus, they usually spent years on low wages as an apprentice while learning their trade, so are making up for that time.
When it's an emergency, you may not have much of a choice, but if you're fortunate enough to have a bit of lead time before needing to employ a tradie, it's a good idea to get a quote so your wallet doesn't feel it quite so keenly.


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Noise induced hearing loss causes legendary rock singer to curtail his career
The dangers to hearing from exposure to loud music have once again been highlighted following the news that Brian Johnson, lead singer of rock group AC/DC has had to give up touring due to his hearing loss.
The legendary rock band had recently postponed the ten remaining shows of their current United States tour after lead singer Johnson was told by doctors that if he suffered further exposure to loud music performing at concerts, he would risk becoming totally deaf.
Johnson was already suffering from partial hearing loss as a result of exposure to extremely loud music on performing with the band over a 36 year period.
AC/DC have famously always performed at a very high volume. One of their concerts in Auckland, New Zealand in 2015 attracted complaints when the music was so loud that it could be heard four miles away and set off numerous car alarms outside the venue.
The concert was measured at a noise level of 103 decibels. Exposure to noise at this level can cause noise induced hearing loss and tinnitus. Experts suggest that only a few minutes exposure to noise at 103 decibels is enough to start to causing permanent hearing damage.
Musical performers should therefore consider using hearing protection to reduce the risk of damage to their hearing.
Similarly, employees who work in music venues and who will be regularly exposed to excessive noise as a result must be provided with adequate hearing protection by their employers, by law.
In the UK, employers have a legal duty to make hearing protection available to employees working in any industry where noise levels exceed 85 decibels. If employees develop noise induced hearing loss or tinnitus from noise exposure above this level, then they may be entitled to pursue a claim for hearing loss compensation.
At What's My Deafness Claim Worth, our specialist noise induced hearing loss solicitors have successfully pursued claims for noise induced hearing loss and tinnitus compensation for clients who have worked in a variety of different industries, ranging from work in factories, when working with headsets for BT and when working for steelworks and other forms of heavy manufacturing and engineering.
What's My Deafness Claim Worth has extensive experience in dealing with people suffering with hearing loss and tinnitus. We have a specialist team of solicitors, as well as a fully trained audiologist, who will fight for the compensation that you deserve. Our team understands that it can be a very difficult and daunting time for you and they will do their best to offer an unparalleled support network and specialist legal expertise. If you have suffered a personal injury, which was not your fault, you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation.If you are suffering from loss of hearing, buzzing or ringing in your ears, you may be entitled to claim for compensation.
If you have been affected by hearing loss or exposure to noisy working environments you should not hesitate to contact us or to try our 'Calculate my Claim' feature on the right hand side of this page to see what your claim may be worth. We understand that the symptoms that you are suffering from can have serious consequences on your day to day life. When fighting for your compensation we take into account any time you have had to take off work, any treatment you have had to pay for including the cost of hearing aids and any other losses that you may have incurred.
All claims are dealt with on a no win, no fee basis.
Call 0800 849 8700 to speak to a member of our specialist team of Industrial Disease lawyers who will assist you further with this matter.


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New York City construction projects involve the use of heavy machinery at large heights and around densely populated pedestrian areas. That said, the staggering number of construction accidents calls into question the safety of city construction sites on a routine basis. If you or someone you love has been injured in a construction accident, the first step you should take is to contact a Brooklyn Accident Lawyer for a free consultation to help you evaluate your case.
Blade Comes Loose at Manhattan Construction Site and Hits Pedestrian
In late May 2014, a scene reminiscent of a horror movie presented itself as a giant circular saw blade came loose near 9th Avenue and 48th Street and flew approximately 100 feet before striking and injuring a woman. The gruesome incident was captured on a surveillance video, which showed the blade strike the woman, gash her leg, and cause her to fall to the ground in excruciating pain. The woman was taken to the hospital immediately, still bleeding from the injury.
The New York City Department of Design and Construction is currently investigating what caused the blade to fly off of the machine, injuring the pedestrian. In the meantime, the machine was removed from the scene and a stop work order was issued at the site, pending investigation of the injury (the order has since been lifted). Whatever the cause of the incident, no New York City resident should have to fear a three-foot piece of metal flying from a construction site onto the public sidewalk.
Why Should I Contact a if I Am Injured in a Construction Accident?
You may believe (and hope) that construction sites you are walking past in New York City are generally safe. You may also believe (or were led to believe) that an injury you suffered on or near a construction site was somehow your fault. Even if adequate precautions have been taken and the construction company is not subject to mechanical safety violations, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, both emotional and physical in nature. You will need to speak with someone who can evaluate your case before you take steps to recover from the other side. Further, there is a detailed process that must be followed in the personal injury civil litigation arena prior to recovering for your injuries. Therefore, a skilled construction injury attorney will benefit you every step of the way.
Many construction injury cases involve complex legal issues and complicated sets of facts. When you contact skilled Brooklyn construction accident lawyer Jeffrey K. Kestenbaum at (718) 237-5586 you can be sure that you will be speaking with an attorney who will advise you of all of the rights you may have with respect to your injury, including a potential civil personal injury lawsuit. Mr. Kestenbaum will help you and your family in order to receive maximum compensation for pain and suffering, lost earnings, past and future medical bills, and other damages you may have incurred.


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Harrison Ford Week: Air Force One
[it is RUSSIA]
Harrison Ford: And so I, the President of the United States, stand before you, giving a speech that my advisors will be really, really pissed about, because I totally just changed our terrorism policy without consulting them. However, my new plan is very ethical and upstanding, because that is how I roll.
[he goes to the AIRPORT and many people BOARD the PLANE]
Deputy Press Secretary: Oh, hey there, Russian news team! Come on board with us and learn about the President!
Gary Oldman: Da. We will do just that. If by "learn about," you mean "take hostage."
Harrison Ford: Put the Notre Dame game on! I just want to relax and enjoy my flight.
First Lady: Yes, indeed!
First Daughter: Dad, you're so awesome, and so devoted to us, your family.
William H. Macy: It sure is great being in the Army and riding on Air Force One!
[many PLANE PREPARATIONS are shown, and they TAKE OFF]
Evil Secret Service Agent: Oh, hey guys, I was just coming in here to - KILL YOU!!
[he SHOOTS three other Secret Service agents and deploys a SMOKE BOMB]
Russian News Team: Get the guns! And take everyone hostage!
[there is a HUGE SHOOTOUT and some people get KILLED]
Good Secret Service Agents: Mr. President, we must protect you! Get into this specially-designed escape pod!
Harrison Ford: But...my family! I can't leave them! I'm too ethical!
[they SHOVE him into the POD anyway and some more SHOOTING happens]
The Pilots: Shit! Lock the cockpit door!
[the TERRORISTS blow up the DOOR with plastic EXPLOSIVES, which seems SURPRISINGLY EASY]
Gary Oldman: Do not land this plane!
Pilots: No! We don't listen to terrorists!
[they TRY to land ANYWAY and get SHOT]
Gary Oldman: Fine, we'll fly it.
[meanwhile, in WASHINGTON]
Glenn Close: As the Vice President, I'm now in charge.
Dean Stockwell: But I'm the Secretary of Defense! I think I'm in charge!
Glenn Close: Um, I don't think we really have time to debate this right now? Because Air Force One has been hijacked? So just, like, settle down for a second. Okay, terrorists, what were you saying?
Gary Oldman: I was saying that we will execute one hostage every half hour until the General you just captured is released.
Glenn Close: You don't really expect us to be able to to do that, do you? Also, we don't even know if the President is still alive.
Gary Oldman: Fine.
[he SHOOTS the national security advisor to PROVE he is SERIOUS]
Glenn Close: Well, okay then.
Some Random: They found the escape pod...it's empty.
[meanwhile, on the LUGGAGE DECK of the PLANE]
Harrison Ford: Suckaaaaas!! I'm still on the plane!
[he SHOOTS a terrorist to show how BADASS he is]
Harrison Ford: Now to get in touch with Washington.
[he finds a SATELLITE PHONE, but needs to CONSULT the MANUAL]
Harrison Ford: Shit...I don't know the number.
[he CALLS the SWITCHBOARD, which is HILARIOUS]
Another Terrorist: I wonder where Ivan went...it's sure taking him a while in the basement.
[he goes DOWNSTAIRS and finds Harrison Ford on the PHONE]
Harrison Ford: I'll just drop the phone in my pocket and tell them what to do. I MEAN, WHAT COULD THE AIR FORCE POSSIBLY DO? FIRE A MISSILE AT US? THERE ARE COUNTERMEASURES IN PLACE. IT WOULD NOT HURT US, JUST KNOCK US AROUND. DO YOU HEAR ME???
Terrorist: You are a crazy man.
Glenn Close: Ohhhhh! He wants us to shoot at the plane.
[they send up FIGHTERS and SHOOT at the PLANE, which basically just CAUSES TURBULENCE]
Harrison Ford: Now I will kill you!
[he SMASHES the terrorist into a FRIDGE]
Harrison Ford: Don't release the General. We do not negotiate with terrorists.
Glenn Close: But you've been taken hostage!
Harrison Ford: If you give a mouse a cookie...*
Glenn Close: ...he's going to want a glass of milk.* Good use of children's literature to prove a point, sir. This is why you are the President.
Harrison Ford: Speaking of milk...that leaking milk carton has given me an idea.
[she gets a PLANE EXPERT to help with the PLAN, but does NOT release the GENERAL]
Some Plane Guy: Okay, so you're going to want to cross the green wire with the ajfskodfharulebrwr---[static]
Harrison Ford: Shit. Now I don't know which wires to cut. I will choose based on the colors of the American flag, because I love America.
[he DOES, and it WORKS, because AMERICA RULES]
Gary Oldman: We are losing fuel! I will shoot this Deputy Press Secretary unless you show yourself, Secret Service agent on the luggage deck! Also, send a refueling plane, because we are losing fuel.
[Harrison Ford stays HIDDEN because it would be STUPID not to]
William H. Macy: That was a good decision. No, really...it made sense.
[Harrison Ford KILLS some more TERRORISTS, basically with his BARE HANDS, and finds the HOSTAGES]
Harrison Ford: WHERE'S MY FAMILY? I am contractually required to say that gruffly in every film.
William H. Macy: They're up in the cockpit with the terrorist leader. But I have an idea to get some of the hostages off the plane.
[they use a FAX MACHINE operated by a SASSY BLACK LADY to tell the GROUND PEOPLE that they need to DROP their ALTITUDE and a bunch of the hostages PARACHUTE out of the plane]
Harrison Ford: Phew, it worked!
Gary Oldman: No, it didn't. For now I have captured you. And if you do not release the General, I will shoot you.
Harrison Ford: Fine. Go ahead.
Gary Oldman: Uh...I mean...I will shoot your daughter!!
Harrison Ford: That is NOT okay. Fine, release the General.
Glenn Close: Wait, really?
Dean Stockwell: I told you I should be in charge!
[he starts UNDERMINING Glenn Close's AUTHORITY through BUREAUCRATIC NONSENSE]
Harrison Ford: Come on, they're distracted!
[they TRY to run away but HELLO they're on a PLANE and the First Lady gets RE-CAPTURED]
Gary Oldman: Now I will parachute away, and take your wife with me!
[they have a BATTLE by the OPEN DOOR of the PLANE, which Harrison Ford OBVIOUSLY wins]
Harrison Ford: Get off my plane.*
[he SHOVES him out the DOOR and it is SWEET]
First Lady: Hooray! We won! But wait...there is like half an hour left in the movie. What other obstacles must we overcome?
Evil Secret Service Agent: [looks MEANINGFULLY at EVERYONE]
Glenn Close: Now there are MiGs on your tail.
[they have an AIR BATTLE and Air Force One is BADLY DAMAGED and CAN'T LAND]
William H. Macy: Here's a wacky idea: how about a midair rescue?
[another plane COMES and they hook a ZIPLINE between the PLANES and it is CRAZY but it WORKS]
Zipline Rider Guy: We're losing altitude! We only have time for one more rescue! Will it be the President, the Evil Secret Service Agent, or William H. Macy?
Evil Secret Service Agent: I can answer that for you.
[he SHOOTS him]
William H. MAcy: Wait, what? You're a BAD GUY??
[he SHOOTS him too]
Harrison Ford: Oh, no, you don't!
[they FIGHT and the winner is ONCE AGAIN Harrison Ford because he is AWESOME at FIGHTING and DIPLOMACY]
Evil Secret Service Agent: Noooooooo!
[he CRASHES with Air Force One into the OCEAN in BAD* CGI]
Harrison Ford: Now, to ride home in style...at the end of a zipline.
*not really "bad" as much as just "from 1997"
3 comments:
- Your Ill-fitting Overcoat said...
This is an A+++ UCMR!
And also HOW BIG IS THIS MOTHEREFFING PLANE?
- November 28, 2008 at 1:33 AM
- Laura said...
Harrison Ford: Shit. Now I don't know which wires to cut. I will choose based on the colors of the American flag, because I love America.
[he DOES, and it WORKS, because AMERICA RULES]
Brill. And so true. U.S.A! U.S.A!
- December 1, 2008 at 12:30 AM
- Lauren Oostveen said...
I. Love. This. Movie.
No shame.
- December 3, 2008 at 12:20 PM
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Actress, Nadia Buari asked to maintain old stature
Screen goddess, Nadia Buari is gaining weight and her fans are not happy about it.
Nadia's fans have advised her to maintain her old stature by visiting the gym.
Nadia Buari became known after she played the lead character in a movie titled 'Beyonce'.


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Kingston in Ulster County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Louis Caterino
No. 1 Boater No. 1 Friend
Lou, fond of saying, "Just Relax," had great concern for others. He often helped boaters in distress and could be seen retrieving broken-away docks. God saw fit to take him, but not before Lou had accomplished one more good and lasting deed. He inspired businessmen and others to build needed additional public docks with private contributions. As a result of his effort, our harbor will have a permanent benefit and continue to be inspired by the concern he had for his neighbors.
Presented by his City and his friends, July 3, 1988
Location. 41° 55.078′ N, 73° 58.941′ W. Marker is in Kingston, New York, in Ulster County. Marker is at the intersection of E Strand Street and Broadway, on the left when traveling west on E Strand Street. Touch for map. Marker is located on the Kingston riverfront. Marker is in this post office area: Kingston NY 12401, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 20th New York State Militia (a few steps from this marker); The Delaware and Hudson Canal (a few steps from this marker); Island Dock (within shouting distance of this marker); The Rondout Creek Suspension Bridge Rondout (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); New York State's Heritage Area System (about 300 feet away); Sampson Opera House (about 300 feet away); Chambers Pear Tree (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kingston.
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on September 7, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 265 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 7, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.


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I just got an E540 and upon a Windows install, after updating the AHCI driver, the screen glitches out (crazy colors, lines, etc) and the system locks up. After a reboot, during Windows startup, the screen glitches out again and it completely powers off. System restore removes the driver and restores the ability to boot.
I've installed the driver from both Lenovo and a newer one from Intel and get the same result.
Windows has the driver already and I'm not opposed to leaving it the way it is, I'm just really wondering about this issue and would like to eventually update.
This happens on both Windows 7 and Windows 10, by the way.
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At or about 7:00am EST this morning, I watched on the live/streaming webcam as the Carnival Fascination, just about to enter the inlet to Nassau made an abrupt 360 degree turn and headed back out to sea. This in no doubt due to hurricane Joaquin. Waiting and watching to see is the Ecstasy (following the Fascination) will do the same. Seems the Captain tried but was more concerned with the well being of Passengers, ship and crew. Good call Captain!!!
Carnival Fasination & Ecstasy waves off Nassau
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Not sure which web cam you are watching. I'm on http://portnassauwebcam.com right now and it appears as if a large ship (looks to be a cruise ship) is docked but the cam is zoomed in so closely to guys on a forklift that it's impossible to tell which vessel it is. The wind is shaking the cam and one of the line flags is stiff in the breeze. The water looks quite rough around the dock at present. I can understand why ships would be turning around.
Addendum: 9:52am (ET) I see the Fascination as being docked. A second ship is right along side of her.
I see that CM. When I was watching the same webcam this morning, the Fascination had reached the mouth if the inlet then made a 180 degree turn back towards sea. Not sure what that was all about but then it made another 180 turn and came back into the turning basin. May have needed a 2nd attempt because I saw they did deploy tugs due to the high winds. When I originally saw the Fascination turn 180 back to sea, I was under the impression the Captain decided not to try due to high winds.


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Following Lord Justice Lewinson's plea that hopefully "The Holy Grail will one day be found" in the recent Court of Appeal case of Mundy v Sloane Stanley (2018), we have set about trying to find a graph that will hopefully satisfy both Leaseholders and Freeholders alike in the absence of short lease sales evidence.
The original Upper Tribunal Decision found favour with the Gerald Eve Graph ("industry standard") and both Savills 2002 and Savills 2015. As part of that decision and on several cases after that decision there has generally been a view that relativities have fallen since the graph was formulated:
"One of the concerns that the UT had about the reliability of the Gerald Eve graph was that because the relativities shown by that graph had not changed since the graph was first compiled, it no longer reflected relativities as they were in 2014. Structural changes in interest rates and rates of investment returns, changes in the nature of the market such as an influx of foreign buyers, and changes in the institutional and legal structure of the residential market all suggested that the Gerald Eve graph overstated the relative value of a lease by comparison with the value of a freehold. These concerns were summarised at [28] to [32] of Appendix B to the UT's decision and reiterated in Appendix C at [64]."
In order to work out how much relativities have fallen, I have considered the Savills 2002 and Savills 2015 Enfranchisable graphs and noted the Lands Tribunal view:
"If market transactions involving leases with rights under the 1993 Act relied exclusively on the relativities shown by the GE graph, then there would be no reason for relativities for leases with rights under the 1993 Act to have changed between 2002 and 2015 (the dates of the two Savills enfranchisable graphs) since the GE graph has not changed over that period. Nonetheless, a comparison of the Savills 2002 graph and the Savills 2015 graphs does suggest that there has been a change in relativities for leases with rights under the 1993 Act. This may be due to either the difference in the methodology of construction of the Savills 2002 and 2015 graphs, or a real change in relativity in the market (my
I have produced a table and graph showing the percentage difference between both these graphs. Please view the attached pdf below to view the graphs and further information.
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"Puppies get help, while many children still suffer:" I am tired of people comparing acts of animal abuse to acts of child abuse. This makes it seem as though an act of violence against an animal is of less importance and not as horrible as an act of violence against a child. It also gives the impression that an act of violence is "more acceptable" if it is directed toward an animal. There are no acceptable violent, acts, and no acceptable "levels" of cruelty.
Both are serious. Yes, a lot of attention was given to Sheba and her puppies, however, never at any time did anyone state that it is accpetable to harm a child. It has been shown that animal abuse leads to child abuse. It is a too-sad fact, but the laws clearly do not protect animals the way they protect children. If Homorigous had buried his nine infant humans in the ground, you can be sure he would be locked in jail.
Please stop "comparing" violent acts no matter who the victims are. Violence against any living being is wrong.
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(By Diego Cuartas)
Suffering is such a part of our human existence and though this is the case the presence and experience of it still affects us and shapes us in ways beyond our calculations. Suffering remains a purposeful reality within God's plans for our lives. Therefore, it is important that we lean on a godly framework to face it and walk through it. Today, I want to share a good resource produced by Ed Welch, from CCEF, on this topic. May God use it to encourage you and bless you in the difficult places of your life.
Click here to read this article on "Ten Things to Do During Suffering".


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3 Scientific Reasons It's Okay to be Lazy
Every human being on the planet has at least a few lazy habits, if not a slew of them. I mean, who doesn't drive around the parking lot of the shopping mall for what seems like eternity just to find the closest spot? Don't deny it. We're all lazy to a one degree or another. It's society that makes it out to be a stigma. In fact, it is one of the infamous seven deadly sins. However, we're here to tell you just why science says it is completely okay to be lazy. So before you tire of putting in the effort it takes to read this intro, we'll get started.
3. Basic Human Evolution
You have probably heard of the concept regarding nature versus nurture somewhere along the line. Essentially, it would seem like our entire lives revolve around this notion in a large number of ways. For instance, though your parents (who for the sake of this example are medical doctors) may have raised you to follow in their lucrative professional footsteps, you could be the type of person merely reading this at your desk as you attempt to "look busy." Don't blame them for trying, but their efforts are in vain as they are in direct opposition with millions of years of evolution.
Despite what you may have been led to believe, natural selection over the millennia has picked the slackers as the real winners every time. Believe it or not, preserving energy was vital to survival since you often didn't know where your next meal would be coming from. Conservation of calories was a life or death decision. With the emergence of "Netflix and chill," our brains haven't changed much.
2. Genetic Mutations
While we'll always have those rebels who manage to fight off their inherited genetic traits enough to be productive members of society, there's thankfully another reason you can relax according to science. For those of us who are driven crazy by these obnoxious over-achievers, you may very well be genetically inclined to feel that way. Scientists have uncovered a mutated gene which affects your brain's systematic regulation of physical activity.
Point blank, your brain keeps you sitting on your ever widening ass. In tests, lab mice featuring the mutation walked around 1/3 as often as "normal" mice and when they did move, it was slower. They've already developed a magic pill that activates the brain's dopamine receptors to get those affected by the mutation up and moving. We'll let you know when the FDA approved version suitable for humans hits the market.
1. Historically Progressive
Yes, you read that right. Basically, I'm saying that your laziness can change the world. After all, the history of progress has honestly been driven by the laziest people of society. Consider this: weren't the best inventions throughout history created to save time or effort? This is a little known fact among smart businessmen and women. You should always choose a lazy person to do a complex job because that's the one who will uncover the easiest and sometimes fastest way to get it done.
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The decision of the UK to leave the European Union has been described as the biggest challenge facing Britain since World War II.
As for every firm in the UK, Brexit throws up a raft of questions for tech companies about how Britain's departure from the EU will change the way they do business.
SEE: All of TechRepublic's smart person's guides and cheat sheets
What is Brexit?
Brexit refers to the UK leaving the European Union, and is portmanteau of the words Britain and Exit.
The Brexit process was triggered by a referendum on the UK's continued EU membership in June 2016, in which 51.9% of those who voted backed leaving the EU.
In the wake of the vote, Theresa May took over from David Cameron as Prime Minister, and set up a government to oversee the process of exiting the EU.
SEE: The Brexit dilemma: Will London's start-ups stay or go? (TechRepublic cover story)
Negotiations between the UK and the EU over the terms of departure began in earnest on 19 June 2017, about one year after the referendum. These meetings focused primarily on three core issues that need to be settled before the UK leaves: what will happen to EU foreign nationals already living in the UK, how much the UK should pay the EU to settle prior financial commitments, and how to avoid putting a hard border in place between Northern Ireland and Ireland.
An agreement on these issues was reached in December this year, and the EU and UK are now expected to move onto the next phase of talks early next year, where they will discuss the future trading relationship between Britain and the continent.
Additional resources
- Brexit: 5 ways the UK leaving the EU will affect tech firms
- Brexit and tech: Three scenarios from alright to awful (ZDNet)
- 6 ways Brexit may impact the cloud computing universe (ZDNet)
- Brexit: Britain breaks with EU (CBS News)
When will Brexit happen?
The UK government wants to enshrine the date of Brexit in law, setting it as 29 March 2019, although there is uncertainty over whether politicians will back such a move.
After Britain leaves there will also be a transition period of about two years, during which the UK's relationship with the EU would be largely unchanged.
Additional resources
- Brexit: Amazon UK cloud chief says 'keep calm and carry on'
- Brexit: FinTech firms fear for staff shortages and lost EU customers
- Will Brexit let Paris overtake London as Europe's Silicon Valley? (ZDNet)
Why does Brexit matter?
Brexit has the potential to impact multiple aspects of how technology firms operating out of the UK do business.
The primary reason is the uncertainty about the UK's future relationship with the EU, and how that changed dynamic will alter existing regulations governing tech firms.
The big question mark is over how future arrangements between the UK and the EU will differ from the UK's current status as a member of the European single market and customs union. Being in the single market allows goods and people to move throughout the European bloc as if it were a single country, while the customs union has the effect of removing the overhead of customs checks within the EU.
The sticking point for those opposed to single market membership is the requirement that EU citizens be free to live and work in the UK, while those set against staying in the customs union point out membership would limit the ability of the UK to make its own trade deals.
While Theresa May has ruled out the UK staying in the single market in the past, today there is less certainty over how far the UK will diverge, with the British government recently agreeing to 'maintain full alignment with those rules of the Internal Market and the Customs Union' if it fails to reach a trade agreement with the EU that would avoid the return of a hard border between Ireland and Northern Ireland.
If the UK left the European Union without a trade deal, then UK firms would trade with the EU under World Trade Organization rules. These rules would see UK exporters paying new EU import tariffs, as well as facing other fresh regulatory barriers to trade. The Brexit secretary David Davis recently said the chance of the UK crashing out of the EU without a trade deal in this way had "dropped dramatically", due to progress in EU-UK negotiations.
Additional resources
- Brexit: Global business executives sound off on how they will respond
- Brexit: Answers to 8 crucial questions for business and technology professionals
Who will Brexit affect?
Every business, including British-based tech firms large and small. The principal issues worrying tech firms are the introduction of new regulatory barriers and tariffs to trade of goods and services, and restricted access to European skills post-Brexit.
Perhaps the biggest area of concern for the UK tech industry is skills. The sector is reliant on skilled workers from outside of Britain, with 19% of digital technology businesses sourcing talent from the EU, and 15% of tech businesses sourcing from outside the EU, according to the government-backed UK Tech Nation report.
Tech industry body TechUK says the UK's digital skills shortage means the need for talent can't be met domestically, and, in March this year, warned the tech sector faces a "triple hit" on its ability to recruit and retain skilled workers, cautioning "there is significant uncertainty on access to EU talent". That difficulty will be compounded, it stated, by recent restrictions on hiring workers from outside of the European Economic Area.
More than half, 55% of tech company founders surveyed by Tech London Advocates (TLA), said the biggest threat to startups in London was Brexit's impact on access to skilled workers, with one third claiming an attempt to hire an international worker had fallen through because of the Brexit vote.
Since the vote, the recruitment consultancy Gordon & Eden says there has been a 40% reduction in applications from EU migrants for visas to work as technology executives in the UK.
SEE: The secret to being a great spy agency in the 21st century: Incubating startups (TechRepublic cover story)
And there are not only concerns over access to skills, but also over how the cost of employing EU skilled workers will increase, due to changes to the visa system.
UK-based Arm, which designs the chips inside 95% of smartphones and is now owned by Japanese firm SoftBank, has previously expressed concerns about the impact on Brexit on the availability EU workers—stressing it employs about 200 non-UK EU citizens at its Cambridge headquarters.
When it comes to cross-border trade of goods and services post-Brexit, TechUK has welcomed plans to smooth the transition by introducing an Authorised Economic Operators scheme. However, TechUK is concerned that firms will still face additional regulatory burdens when trading goods and services with the EU and in recouping money spent on new tariffs.
That said, the need for UK-based firms to take additional steps to ensure they comply with EU laws post-Brexit should be reduced by UK plans to transpose directly-applicable EU law into UK law before Britain leaves the EU.
TechUK also supports government plans for a two-year transition period after Brexit, during which the UK's relationship with the EU would stay broadly the same, but has raised concerns about whether this period will be long enough for businesses to prepare for the new relationship with their EU trading partners. TechUK says Britain needs a comprehensive free-trade agreement with the EU on services, warning Brexit risks a 60% drop in service sector exports within the European Economic Area.
The UK government stresses the opportunities that Brexit will present for Britain to strike new trade deals and international partnerships, and earlier this year, the government sent ministers to Sweden, Singapore and Japan to lay the groundwork for British-based technology firms to work more closely with foreign counterparts after the UK leaves the EU.
SEE: Electronic data retention policy (Tech Pro Research)
Another big unanswered question is how Brexit will impact on the ability of technology firms to handle EU data, and for the UK and the EU to share data freely.
To calm worries that the unfettered sharing of data might stop, the UK has taken steps to try to ensure its approach to data protection meets European standards. The Data Protection Bill was introduced in September to enshrine the principles of the EU General Data Protection Regulation into UK law.
However, if the data is to continue flowing between the UK and the EU, the UK will still need to be granted an adequacy decision—a ruling by the European Commission that the country meets the bloc's data protection and data privacy standards. Some analysis says that Britain's controversial Investigatory Powers Act, with its sanctioning of mass-surveillance, could hamper the UK's ability to be granted such a decision, and have pointed out that a data-sharing agreement between the US and the EU took two-and-a-half years to negotiate. For its part, TechUK says the Data Protection Bill will help ensure adequacy between EU and UK data protection standards.
Brexit will also mean the end of EU research grants that have benefitted various technology firms over the years.
Between 2007 and 2013 the EU funded nearly £7bn worth of research. Once British contributions to this funding are taken into account, this worked out as a net gain of about £300m a year for the UK. In the wake of Brexit, the UK Treasury has pledged to continue supporting "key projects supporting economic development across the UK".
Additional resources
- Top 5 ways Brexit will affect tech
- How will Brexit affect tech?
- What does Brexit mean for your business? (ZDNet)
- What is GDPR? Everything you need to know about the new general data protection regulations (ZDNet)
What has been the affect of the Brexit vote to date?
The impact of the Brexit vote on tech investments has been mixed. While there were a record number of investment rounds and takeovers in 2016 compared to the year before, according to figures from technology investment bank GP Bullhound, the number of deals dropped sharply in the second half of the year, following the Brexit vote.
There have been reports that the European Investment Fund, a public-private partnership that accounts for more than one third of investment in UK-based venture capital funds, is scaling back efforts in the UK. To help offset any loss of investment post-Brexit, the UK government has pledged to invest £400m into British venture capital firms through the British Business Bank.
Business groups, such as the CBI, also report that some firms have put some discretionary spending, such as large IT projects and tech investments, on hold while they wait and see how Brexit plays out.
Other figures have shown the tech sector to be more resilient, with London & Partners, the Mayor of London's organization for promoting the UK capital, reporting that VCs invested more than £1.1bn in London's tech sector in the six months to July 2017, more than any half-year period during the past decade.
SEE: Hiring kit: IT finance manager/budget director (Tech Pro Research)
The outlook for the UK has also been buoyed by a series of major investments in the UK by large tech firms following the vote. Since June 2016, Google announced it would take on an additional 3,000 staff by expanding its London campus at King's Cross, Facebook announced it will create 800 jobs at a new office in the capital next year, Amazon revealed plans to double its research and development team in London by adding 450 staff and Apple committed to creating a £9bn new London headquarters at Battersea Power Station. That said, some commentators have pointed out that many of these investment decisions would have made prior to the Brexit vote.
While Microsoft has stated that its commitment to the UK is unchanged post the Brexit vote, earlier this year a Microsoft employee said that the firm could "build out our datacenters across other European countries", instead of the UK, if large tariffs were introduced on datacenter infrastructure like server racks. However, Microsoft later said this individual's comments "were not reflective of the company's view".
An analysis by law firm Bird & Bird predicts the Brexit vote to be a double edged sword, with the possibility the vote will lead fewer overseas tech and comms businesses to establish operations in the UK to serve as a stepping stone to trade with other EU countries, and raises the prospect of UK-based regional headquarters being relocated. In European capitals, it is certainly true that money is being pumped into persuading UK tech startups to move following the Brexit vote.
However, the flipside of the vote is that, as a consequence of the value of Sterling dropping precipitously since the Brexit negotiations got underway, international firms may be more inclined to buy British tech startups, with Bird & Bird pointing out that Apple's acquisition of British music analytics start-up Semetric in January 2015 for a reputed $50m, would have been nearly 10% cheaper today.
The downside of the Sterling's fall is that tech products and services are becoming more expensive in the UK, with Apple and Microsoft hiking the prices of their software and services in the wake of the Brexit vote.
Additional resources
- Microsoft's Brexit warning: We could halt UK datacenter expansion if tariffs are too high
- Brexit bombshell: Microsoft raises cloud pricing 22% for UK businesses
- UK gov't outlines vague post-Brexit Digital Strategy (ZDNet)
Full Bio
Nick Heath is chief reporter for TechRepublic. He writes about the technology that IT decision makers need to know about, and the latest happenings in the European tech scene.


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We kick-off our 2016 series with Rachel McAdams, nominated for Best Supporting Actress this year for her work in "Spotlight". McAdams was born in Ontario, Canada, and had interest in film/theatre at a young age. As as teenager she attended a prestigious theatre camp, performing in various Shakespearean productions. She then went on to study at York University, where she graduated with a degree in Theatre Arts. After college, she went on to appear in a few different Canadian television shows, even winning a notable award for her role in 2003's "Slings and Arrows".
But it was her breakout film role in the following year's "Mean Girls" that brought her worldwide notoriety and a slew of Hollywood offers. She followed that performance up with roles in surprising hits "The Notebook" and "Wedding Crashers", both of which helped make McAdams a household name. Since then, she's continued her acting career with steady and quality work. She's appeared in at least 25 films to date and has worked with some of the best directors in the business (Woody Allen, Terrence Malick, Brian De Palma, Wes Craven (RIP), Antoine Fuqua, Cameron Crowe, and Guy Ritchie, just to name a few). Only now, with her first Oscar nomination for her role in "Spotlight", is she starting to get critical recognition for the work she's done.
Of the roles she's turned down or been considered for, there are a few notable ones. She was Jon Favreau's first choice to play Pepper Potts in 2008's "Iron Man", but turned down the role. She also turned down Anne Hathaway's roles in "The Devil Wears Prada" (2006) and "Get Smart" (2008). And while it's not clear if formal offers were ever made, she was considered for roles in 2005's "Fantastic Four" (Jessica Alba's character, Sue Storm) and 2006's "Casino Royale" (Eva Green's character, Vesper Lynd).
P.S. Before we jump in, I want to announce and thank our latest contributor, Elisabeth Clem (for those wondering, she is the wife of Derek Clem)! She will be participating in this series of Top 5 Movie Guides as well as unveiling her own Top 15 Films of 2015 in the coming month. We're very excited to have her on board and know she will make a great addition to the team - it's always nice when we can get a guest contributor to help class-up the joint a bit!
Alex Schopp
It's a good thing I like romantic comedies. If I didn't, I probably wouldn't be as big a Rachel McAdams fan. Her filmography is full of them! It's nice to see her starting to break free from the genre - her various roles in 2015 alone really showcased her range - because I really do think she's a good actress (and very pretty); I'm looking forward to more variety from her in the future. Side Note: Since there's so much in McAdams' filmography that I enjoy, to narrow this down a bit I omitted "Spotlight" from contention. Sometimes I will include them, but anytime it's a particularly tough list to construct, I'll remove the film that's the reason for the list. I feel like I can justify that in my mind.
1. About Time (2013)
This feels like such a bold choice to have in the top spot, but I think it's one of the best romantic comedies at least in the last decade or so. It's such a cute story and McAdams' character is adorable (all of the characters in this film are). The film is easy to watch, and even though the basic plot is pretty standard to a lot of romantic comedies, the sci-fi element really helps put this one over the top.2. The Family Stone (2005)
This has become one of my favorite holiday films to watch around Christmas. I really love the chaos between all of the characters - even though we're not quite as animated, coming from a big family myself, I can relate to many of the happenings in this film. McAdams' character easily provides some of the best comedy in the film; I love her character. Plus how good is Sarah Jessica Parker looking here? I really relate to Luke Wilson's character a lot in this film, and her character is a big reason why - even though she's uptight, I kind of dig it.3. Mean Girls (2004)
Is this the most notable teen movie of our a generation? Even though it was right in the range, I've always felt like it was made for the group of kids coming up right after me (I've always felt wedged between "Can't Hardly Wait" and "Mean Girls" - I easily see these as depictions of the people directly before and after me, respectively, but I don't feel like anything truly captured my exact generation's high school experience). Still, it's very genuine and on-point and really dug itself into pop culture. Plus it's neat to see how many of the actresses went on to do really big things after their breakouts in this movie.4. Morning Glory (2010)
I'm not sure this film will be making many other lists today, but I really enjoyed watching it. The film is light, easy to watch, and even though (again) kind of generic in its theme, it just works. Not only are the characters for both McAdams and Harrison Ford fitting for their personalities, but the chemistry between the two really is strong - that's what makes this film. Plus, you already know I'm a sucker for stories about the news industry; that puts it over the top.5. The Vow (2012)
You could go with a lot of films in this spot (one of my favorites from 2011, "Midnight in Paris", is probably the better choice - I just didn't feel her role was a reason I liked that movie), but I went with a film that surprised me when I saw it. I first watched this back in my (and every guy's) Channing-Tatum-is-a-bad-actor-and-only-on-screen-for-the-ladies phase, and I feel this was the first film that made me maybe think otherwise (it came out about a month before "21 Jump Street"). The chemistry between McAdams and Tatum in the film was believable, and the story was actually rather sweet. If you're looking for a movie to watch with your partner, there are worse options than this.
Derek Clem
1. Mean Girls (2004)
I was about to write how this is clearly her most dominant work in culture, but then I remembered "The Notebook" (2004), which is not on my list. In my experience, I see her character, Regina George, as an exaggerated cartoon of a nasty teenage archetype. Though I'm sure it's quite possible that there are real Reginas out there, I am lucky enough to have never met one. Regardless, McAdams creates a memorable meanie that continues to stand the test of time in regards to teen/high school comedies.2. The Family Stone (2005)
I think her character can be quite cruel; and this next statement is superficial, but, I really dig her look in this movie.3. Morning Glory (2010)
There's a bit of a Nora Ephron vibe going on. It's not fully fleshed out, but that feeling is enough for me to give this movie some praise.4. Spotlight (2015)
This cracks my list less for her performance and more for the fact that it's just a really solid film. Very even in pacing and tone and it delivers high caliber performances all around.5. The Hot Chick (2002)
So I guess this is more Rob Schneider's take on how McAdams portrays the character Jessica. And thinking back on this movie, with all that McAdams has now accomplished, it's just funny that she's in it.
Nathan Hinds
I should start by saying I have not seen as much of her filmography as I should have. I have always enjoyed McAdams' films, but of the films I've seen, I can't say she's ever had a role where she's really stood out. I think she has the talent to be an elite actor but has played it safe for the most part.
1. Mean Girls (2004)
There are few films that nail how brutal high school can be. You either get how accurately it portrays high school and respect it for its accuracy or you hate it because it is so spot-on. Kids are cruel, plain and simple. This film really articulates just how kids need to feel in control (I can relate to kids who at the age of 18 need to stake their claim as an adult). It's a great portrayal of skewed priorities and the negative effects of trying to place everyone else below you. Basically, it's a message about getting over yourself.2. Wedding Crashers (2005)
Of all the films on my list, I enjoy this one the most. This doesn't have a lot to do with McAdams, but the chemistry between Vaughn and Wilson is a lot of fun to watch. I think it's one of the better comedies to come out in the last 15 years.3. Spotlight (2015)
If I were ranking these films based on technical quality, this would be at the top of my list. It's such a good portrayal of the passion and persistence that goes into good journalism. Plus I like any film that shows how corrupt religion is. It's one big scam, but I could write a dissertation on that - maybe some other time.4. The Notebook (2004)
This is definitely McAdams' most notable role. While most Nicholas Sparks adaptions are far too sappy and cliche for my tastes, this one has actually worked over time. I can relate to watching someone you're sure you should be with go through the motions with another person. Regardless of the outcome - a positive one as far as this movie is concerned - it's a great example of the lengths people will go to to be with someone they love.5. Red Eye (2005)
This is where my attempts at somewhat-deep intellectual thought gets cut short. This makes the list because it's a fast paced, fun film.
Andy Schopp
While I've personally never run to the theater because of a McAdams role, I've always enjoyed watching her for two reasons: (1) I think she's darn cute. (2) She brings life to almost everything she's in. She's always unique and just a solid pleasure to watch; she's more than deserving of the recognition she's starting to see for it.
1. About Time 2013)
This is quickly becoming one of my favorite movies. It's just a true delight!2. Midnight in Paris (2011)
This is a film and theme that I have some strong feelings towards. I can't entirely relate, but it does grab me enough to feel the concepts its portraying.3. Spotlight (2015)
I almost didn't include this as it's the source material for this list, but it's just too good to leave off. Great performances throughout.4. Every Thing Will Be Fine (2015)
I have a weak spot for McAdams; I also have one for James Franco doing a dramatic role. This one is great if you are willing to tap into a touch of sadness and blues (but in a good way).5. Mean Girls (2004)
This should be higher, I know that, but I couldn't bring myself to raise it above the others. Is it that comedy might be one of my least appreciated genres? Probably. As I've said time and time again, I just can't make myself care about comedy as much as I should.
Elisabeth Clem
Looking at Rachel McAdams' acting credits, I realize I haven't seen even close to half her movies. She always seems to play such mean and selfish characters, maybe I've subconsciously avoided her work? Regardless, I do think she's talented and beautiful and I do hope she's a nice person in real life.
1. The Family Stone (2005)
Rachel's character Amy is pretty mean in this movie, but I also feel like I understand her. I get why she's annoyed and why she's trying to be so protective of her family. They have a fun, wild dynamic, and someone is coming in and (seemingly) ruining that. But I love that we get to see her soften a little by the end of the film. She's willing to change, and that's admirable. Plus, her outfits are on point. Comfy and mismatched is where it's at. I actually own the same pair of mukluks we see her wearing on Christmas morning.2. Midnight In Paris (2011)
What a horrible, horrible person Rachel plays in this film. She has no likable qualities and never redeems herself, but I feel like we probably all know someone a little (or a lot) like that. As terrible as her character is, she's so snobby and ridiculous (especially when paired with Michael Sheen) that she turns out some of the best comedy in the film or me. And overall, I just love this movie. It's cozy and sweet and it's one that I can watch over and over and never tire of.3. The Time Traveler's Wife (2009)
The Time Traveler's Wife is one of my favorite books, and this movie adaptation does not do it justice. It's pretty terrible, actually. But I don't think the lead actors are to blame for that. Rachel McAdams plays Clare admirably and heartbreakingly well, and I still think about her performance from time to time. She did her best with the material given to her, and I think her understanding of the Clare from the novel really shines through.4. Mean Girls (2004)
I'm not as familiar with "Mean Girls" as the majority of girls my age – I've only seen it a handful of times. But I do think Regina George is the funniest part of the movie (except for maybe Damian). Her lines are so quotable. And her redemption at the end is surprising and sweet.5. Spotlight (2015)
I can't say this is on my list because of Rachel's performance, but I think everyone in the cast just worked so well together, making it the solid film that it is. Though I did very much enjoy her character - Sacha's interviews with the victims; those were probably the highlights of the film for me.
I always love when there's such a variety in these lists. In total, there were 13 different films featured above. That's pretty good for an actress that's really only been around for about a decade. 13 films from her short filmography someone above deemed one of her best. Sometimes that means there's a lack of true quality at the top, but sometimes it means consistent quality throughout. We'll leave it up to you to decide to which side that pendulum leans for this list.
Overall, of the 13 films represented, six of them showed up on multiple lists. Of those six, "Mean Girls" was the only film that appeared on all five of them (and grabbed the top spot on two). Not only is "Mean Girls" one of the more notable teen films of the last few decades, but it's also incredibly easy to watch. It makes sense as the aggregate top choice from McAdams' filmography. "Spotlight" appeared on all but one list, and got a disclaimer on the one it did not - again, it's no surprise that the first role she got an Oscar nomination for showed up so frequently. Otherwise, "The Family Stone" was the only film to appear on three lists, while "About Time", "Morning Glory", and "Midnight in Paris" were the only others to appear on multiple lists, each hitting two.
We had a lot of fun getting back into the list-making business; hopefully this post provided an enjoyable read and maybe even brought to light a few interesting titles that you might have otherwise missed.
As always, happy watching!