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New Forest District Council publishes plan to provide 10,500 new homes
This stage of developing a Local Plan includes the opportunity for individuals and organisations to make comments that will go with the Plan to its final examination stage.
Responding to changes in national planning policy and the need to build more new homes, the Council's new Plan sets out how the Council will meet the challenge of accommodating growth in such a sensitive area, which is subject to many environmental constraints.
Under the new Plan, some 10,500 new homes will be built in the district (in areas outside of the National Park) up to 2036, with major residential development areas proposed north of Totton, north of Marchwood, around Ringwood, north and west of Fordingbridge and at the former Fawley power station site.
Further sites are also proposed for development around Lymington, Milford on Sea, Hordle, New Milton and Bransgore.
To achieve the target, local housebuilding rates will need to more than double from an average of 200 a year to an average of 500 a year.
In preparing its Plan, the Council has sought to direct as much of the new housing as possible towards meeting the needs of local people. The Plan's policies seek to maximise the provision of homes that will be affordable, requiring 35% of homes in Totton and the Waterside and 50% elsewhere be affordable housing.
In planning for this new development the Council is giving high priority to achieving sustainable development that is well designed and avoiding impacts that may affect important European Nature Conservation sites such as the New Forest and coast. It has also sought to minimise the release of land from the Green Belt, although it has not been possible to avoid changes to the Green Belt boundary completely.
Portfolio Holder for Planning and Infrastructure, Cllr Edward Heron, "This plan has enormous local importance and I am confident we have developed a Plan that strikes the right balance between providing for future housing need and respecting the special place and high quality environment we are fortunate enough to reside in."
The Council is now inviting formal representations to be made on its Plan. These comments will be considered at a public examination of the Plan that will be held later this year by an independent Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State.
Representations must be made by no later than midnight on 12 August. Full details of the Local Plan and how to make representations can be found on the Council's web-site at: http://www.newforest.gov.uk/localplan2016
Copies of the document can also be viewed at public libraries and council information offices within the New Forest district from 6 July.


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The Upside (2019) 41%
Directed by: Neil Burger
Starring: Bryan Cranston, Kevin Hart, Nicole Kidman, Julianna Margulies
Opening on: January 11, 2019
Bryan Cranston and Kevin Hart star in this Paul Feig-scripted remake of the French hit The Intouchables, a feelgood dramedy about an ex-con who forms an unlikely bond with the paralyzed man who hires him as his caregiver.
Glass (2019) 37%
Directed by: M. Night Shyamalan
Starring: Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson, James McAvoy, Sarah Paulson, Anya Taylor-Joy
Opening on: January 18, 2019
Those who left Split absolutely buzzing at the hint of a Shyamalan-iverse were thrilled when it was announced that Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson would be joined by James McAvoy for this crossover named for Jackson's Unbreakable villain, Mr. Glass.
Serenity (2019) 19%
Directed by: Steven Knight
Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jason Clarke, Diane Lane
Opening on: January 25, 2019
Interstellar co-stars Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway reunite for this thriller about fishing boat captain who is pulled into a web of deceit when his ex-wife shows up and begs him to save her from her abusive new husband. Originally scheduled for October of 2018, this was pushed back for unknown reasons, but its stellar cast should make for an interesting watch, at the very least.
What Men Want (2019) 46%
Directed by: Adam Shankman
Starring: Taraji P. Henson, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Max Greenfield
Opening on: February 8, 2019
This gender-swapped take on the Mel Gibson comedy What Women Want sees Taraji P. Henson playing a sports agent who can hear what the men in her industry are thinking. And, we suspect, she won't take no s–t from any of them.
The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part (2019) 86%
Directed by: Mike Mitchell, Trisha Gum
Starring: Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks, Channing Tatum, Will Arnett, Tiffany Haddish
Opening on: February 8, 2019
Everything is less than awesome in Bricksburg five years after the events of the first Lego Movie, and they're only set to get worse when some very marketable space invaders come to town.
Alita: Battle Angel (2019) 60%
Directed by: Robert Rodriguez
Starring: Rosa Salazar, Jennifer Connelly, Christoph Waltz, Ed Skrein, Michelle Rodriguez
Opening on: February 14, 2019
Initially scheduled for the summer of 2018, this James Cameron-produced adaptation of the Japanese manga had already been pushed back once to a December release, before Fox decided that month was already competitive enough. Jennifer Connelly, Christoph Waltz, and Michelle Rodriguez all co-star in this blend of live action and CGI about a cyborg girl who faces her past with the help of the scientist who rescued her from the scrap heap.
Happy Death Day 2U (2019) 68%
Directed by: Christopher Landon
Starring: Jessica Rothe, Israel Broussard, Ruby Modine, Suraj Sharma, Sarah Yarkin
Opening on: February 14, 2019
The director and primary cast of the surprise horror hit Happy Death Day — which utilized a Groundhog Day-like premise to tell the story of a college student who relives the day she was murdered over and over again — all return for this appropriately named sequel. We don't know much about the premise, except that star Rothe has promised it will expand beyond being just a horror film.
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019) 91%
Directed by: Dean DeBlois
Starring: Jay Baruchel, America Fererra, Cate Blanchett, Kit Harington, Kristen Wiig
Opening on: February 22, 2019
Jay Baruchel, America Ferrera, Craig Ferguson, and Gerard Butler return for the third and ostensibly final chapter of the How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, which finds Hiccup leading the village of Berk, now a dragon utopia. When Hiccup's dragon Toothless encounters a potential mate and a new threat bears down on Berk, however, the two of them embark on a journey to magical hidden world (natch) in order to save their way of life.
Chaos Walking (2019)
Directed by: Doug Liman
Starring: Tom Holland, Daisy Ridley, Mads Mikkelsen, Demián Bichir, David Oyelowo, Cynthia Erivo
Opening on: March 1, 2019
Just when it seemed the YA novel adaptation trend might be on its way out, Chaos Walking comes along to say, "But wait! Have you seen one with Rey from Star Wars and Spider-man?" Doug Liman (Edge of Tomorrow, American Made) directs this big-screen version of the sci-fi novel about a young man living in a colony on another planet who believes all women have been killed by a virus until he meets a mysterious girl who may hold the key to the planet's secrets. Tom Holland and Daisy Ridley star, with Mads Mikkelsen, Demián Bichir, David Oyelowo, and Cynthia Erivo in supporting roles.
Captain Marvel (2019) 78%
Directed by: Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck
Starring: Brie Larson, Lee Pace, Samuel L. Jackson
Opening on: March 8, 2019
However will the Avengers recover from the mass destruction wrought by Thanos in Infinity War? Some folks suggest we'll get some answers in Captain Marvel, which takes place in the 1990s and introduces the world to Carol Danvers (Brie Larson), the Air Force pilot who receives superpowers from… Well, we won't spoil anything here. Indie co-directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck take the helm as Captain Marvel becomes Marvel's first female superhero to get her own solo movie.
Us (2019) 94%
Directed by: Jordan Peele
Starring: Lupita Nyong'o, Elizabeth Moss, Winston Duke, Tim Heidecker, Shahadi Wright Joseph, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
Opening on: March 22, 2019
Plot details are still few and far between at this point, but we know that Jordan Peele is writing and directing another thriller as a follow-up to his 2017 smash hit Get Out. It will star Lupita Nyong'o, Elizabeth Moss, and Black Panther's Winston Duke among others, which already makes this sound like a really promising project.
Dumbo (2019) 46%
Directed by: Tim Burton
Starring: Colin Farrell, Eva Green, Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito
Opening on: March 29, 2019
One of three Disney movies getting the live-action treatment in 2019 (if you count The Lion King), this remake of the 1941 animated classic marries the tale of a uniquely gifted circus elephant with the directorial stylings of Tim Burton. Sound like an odd pairing? Watch the teaser trailer and tell us if you still think so.
Shazam! (2019) 90%
Directed by: David F. Sandberg
Starring: Zachary Levi, Mark Strong, Asher Angel
Opening on: April 5, 2019
Hot off his two horror hits Lights Out and Annabelle: Creation, director David F. Sandberg picked up the reins to this DC superhero flick, about a teen who receives the power to transform into an adult hero with the powers of super-strength, flight, and more. Fourteen-year-old Billy Batson will be played by Asher Angel, while Chuck's Zachary Levi stars as Shazam himself.
Pet Sematary (2019) 58%
Directed by: Kevin Kölsch, Dennis Widmyer
Starring: Amy Seimetz, Jason Clarke, John Lithgow
Opening on: April 5, 2019
Stephen King adaptations became a hot commodity after the runaway success of IT last year, and the ensuing scramble resulted in this new version of the tale about a man who discovers the pet graveyard behind his home possesses the power to bring the dead back to life… with caveats.
Hellboy (2019) 14%
Directed by: Neil Marshall
Starring: David Harbour, Milla Jovovich, Ian McShane
Opening on: April 12, 2019
You may not have asked for a Hellboy reboot — how can they possibly improve on GDT's original two takes on Mike Mignola's graphic novel? – but we're pretty sure you'll take it when you hear who's involved. The film, which will be distributed by Lionsgate, stars David Harbour (a.k.a. the chain-smoking, monster-smiting police chief of Hawkins), is directed by Neil Marshall (whose The Descent remains one of the scariest movies of the last two decades), and will feature Milla Jovovich as the Blood Queen, a sorceress after revenge.
The Curse of La Llorona (2019) 31%
Directed by: Michael Chaves
Starring: Linda Cardellini, Sean Patrick Thomas, Patricia Velasquez
Opening on: April 19, 2019
This James Wan-produced frightener stars Linda Cardellini as a widowed social worker who finds striking – and terrifying – parallels between what's happening to a family she is investigating and the strange occurrences haunting her own.
Under the Silver Lake (2019) 55%
Directed by: David Robert Mitchell
Starring: Andrew Garfield, Riley Keough, Topher Grace
Opening on: April 19, 2019
Director David Robert Mitchell had a horror sleeper hit in 2015 with It Follows, and for his sophomore effort, he turns to understated mystery. Andrew Garfield stars as a man who embarks on a quest through Los Angeles to find a mysterious woman who has suddenly disappeared after the two of them shared a brief encounter. Originally slated for late 2018, it was moved back several months.
Avengers: Endgame (2019) 96%
Directed by: Joe Russo, Anthony Russo
Starring: Everybody
Opening on: April 26, 2019
Avengers: Endgame promises to bring resolution to the conflict between Earth's Mightiest Heroes and Thanos, the Mad Titan, which began in this year's Infinity War. We know almost nothing about what will happen in the film – save for the fact Hawkeye is back, Ant-Man joins the fight, and Tony's lost in space, all revealed in the first trailer – but the upcoming Captain Marvel (see above) will likely provide some clues, and considering this will mark the end of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's "phase three," we'll probably end up saying good-bye to a few more characters.
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile (2019) 63%
Directed by: Joe Berlinger
Starring: Zac Efron, Lily Collins, Haley Joel Osment, John Malkovich, Kaya Scodelario
Opening on: May 3, 2019
Zac Efron stars in this profile of the life of notorious serial killer Ted Bundy, as seen through the eyes of his girlfriend Elizabeth Kloepfer (Lily Collins). The film premiered earlier this year at Sundance, where it garnered a fair amount of praise for Efron's performance as the charismatic sociopath, who confessed to murdering 30 people across several states during the 1970s. Netflix has picked up the film for distribution, and it will premiere on the streaming service and in select theaters simultaneously.
UglyDolls (2019)
Directed by: Kelly Asbury
Starring: Kelly Clarkson, Nick Jonas, Emma Roberts, Janelle Monáe, Blake Shelton
Opening on: May 3, 2019
Based on the popular line of plush toys, this animated musical film stars Kelly Clarkson as one of the titular creatures, who venture from their side of the mountain where they live to the other side, where the residents of a town called Perfection make them realize how different they are. Expect lots of lively music and colorful visuals as it goes up against Detective Pikachu the same weekend.
Long Shot (2019) 84%
Directed by: Jonathan Levine
Starring: Seth Rogen, Charlize Theron, Alexander Skarsgård, Bob Odenkirk, Andy Serkis, O'Shea Jackson Jr.
Opening on: May 3, 2019
Director Jonathan Levine (50/50, Warm Bodies) had a bit of a misstep with last year's Snatched, but this comedy may earn him more accolades. Seth Rogen stars as an unemployed journalist who attempts to woo his childhood babysitter, a powerful political figure played by Charlize Theron. Alexander Skarsgård, Bob Odenkirk, Andy Serkis, and O'Shea Jackson Jr. round out the star-studded cast.
Pokémon Detective Pikachu (2019)
Directed by: Rob Letterman
Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Justice Smith, Suki Waterhouse
Opening on: May 10, 2019
In case you hadn't heard, Pokémon is the highest-grossing media franchise ever, so it's a little surprising we've never gotten a proper blockbuster movie out of it. That's all going to change next year with Detective Pikachu, a live-action/animation hybrid film based on the video game of the same name, which will feature Ryan Reynolds as the voice of Pikachu. While it's not entirely off-brand for Reynolds to sign on for a role that only requires him to scream his character's name over and over again, Detective Pikachu actually speaks, so don't worry about him pulling a Vin Diesel/Groot here.
The Rosie Project (2019)
Directed by: N/A
Starring: Ryan Reynolds (rumored)
Opening on: May 10, 2019 (rumored)
Speaking of Ryan Reynolds, he's also rumored to be attached to this romantic drama based on a novel by Australian writer Graeme Simsion. None of the cast or crew has been confirmed yet, and we don't have any details on the plot, but the book centers on a straight-laced genetics professor who formulates criteria to find his perfect match, only to fall in love with a woman who doesn't make the cut.
John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum (2019)
Directed by: Chad Stahelski
Starring: Keanu Reeves, Halle Berry, Ian McShane, Laurence Fishburne, Anjelica Huston
Opening on: May 17, 2019
At the end of John Wick: Chapter 2, Keanu Reeves' titular hitman went on the run after he broke the rules and murdered a high-level crime lord on the grounds of the Continental, the all-purpose sanctuary and day spa for assassins. This movie picks up right where that one left off, as John must survive the bounty on his head without the aid of the larger criminal underworld.
Ad Astra (2019)
Directed by: James Gray
Starring: Brad Pitt, Tommy Lee Jones, Ruth Negga, Donald Sutherland
Opening on: May 24, 2019
If you liked Interstellar, you may want to (tele)scope this one out. (Sorry.) Director James Gray (The Lost City of Z) takes to the outer reaches of space to tell the story of an engineer (Brad Pitt) who embarks on a fantastic voyage in pursuit of his father (Tommy Lee Jones), who took a one-way trip to Neptune 20 years prior.
Aladdin (2019)
Directed by: Guy Ritchie
Starring: Will Smith, Naomi Scott, Nasim Pedrad, Mena Massoud
Opening on: May 24, 2019
Disney's supremely lucrative live-action adaptations project continues unabated, with this update of the 1992 animated classic. Mena Massoud has been cast as Street Rat #1 Aladdin, with Naomi Scott as Princess Jasmine. Will Smith is the Genie this time, with director Guy Ritchie making his family entertainment debut.
Rocketman (2019)
Directed by: Dexter Fletcher
Starring: Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell
Opening on: May 31, 2019
"Someone dared besmirch Harland Williams by remaking his classic Rocketman?!" Relax, that was our first reaction too, but this is actually a biopic on the life of Elton John. Taron Egerton stars, as the film covers John's formative years: from childhood prodigy, to where Philadelphia freedom took him knee-high to a man, and into his wondrously fruitful partnership with lyricst Bernie Taupin (Jamie Bell). Eddie the Eagle's Dexter Fletcher directs.
Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019)
Directed by: Michael Dougherty
Starring: Vera Farmiga, Millie Bobby Brown, Kyle Chandler, Sally Hawkins, Ken Watanabe
Opening on: May 31, 2019
Let them fight! Big, mean, green(?), Godzilla is back in the global ring, with new challengers Mothra, Rodan, and King Ghidorah. Original Godzilla reboot director Gareth Edwards is leaving blockbuster filmmaking for a while after Rogue One, allowing Michael Dougherty (Krampus, Trick 'r Treat) to suit up. Franchise lynchpin Ken Watanabe is back, as Vera Farmiga, Sally Hawkins, Millie Bobby Brown, and Kyle Chandler enter the fray.
The Secret Life of Pets 2 (2019)
Directed by: Chris Renaud
Starring: Patton Oswalt, Eric Stonestreet, Lake Bell
Opening on: June 7, 2019
Without breaking a sweat, Minion-peddler Illumination Entertainment created another hugely profitable animated series with 2016's The Secret Life of Pets, a colorful look into what animals get into when you're out, gadding about. Patton Oswalt, the Christopher Plummer of comedy, will replace Louis C.K. as the voice of Max, the Jack Russell Terrier.
Dark Phoenix (2019)
Directed by: Simon Kinberg
Starring: Sophie Turner, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence
Opening on: June 7, 2019
The X-Men franchise — not counting solo joints starring Logan and Deadpool — hit something of a speed bump with 2016's X-Men: Apocalypse, but it looks to rebound with one of the most popular stories from the comics, centered on the character of Jean Grey (Sophie Turner). Producer Simon Kinberg makes his directorial debut, while James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, and the rest of the younger mutants return for this fourth entry in the soft-rebooted series that began with X-Men: First Class.
Late Night (2019) 76%
Directed by: Nisha Ganatra
Starring: Emma Thompson, Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz, John Lithgow, Hugh Dancy
Opening on: June 7, 2019
Emma Thompson stars in this comedy written, produced, and co-starring Minday Kaling about a longtime talk show host (Thompson) who hires her first female staff writer (Kaling) primarily to ease diversity concerns, only to discover the two of them make a great team. This one debuted at Sundance to solid reviews, before Amazon Studios snatched it up to put it in front of audiences.
Men in Black International (2019)
Directed by: F. Gary Gray
Starring: Tessa Thompson, Chris Hemsworth, Liam Neeson
Opening on: June 14, 2019
Thor and Valkyrie reunite in the latest Marvel epic! No, we're not talking about Avengers: Episode IV – Rise of Squirrel Girl, but the fourth Men in Black installment, which reunites Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson in another ancillary Marvel comic book movie. And it's a new day for the franchise; Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones will not be involved with this one.
Shaft (2019)
Directed by: Tim Story
Starring: Sam Jackson, Alexandra Shipp, Regina Hall
Opening on: June 14, 2019
Shaft's back, can ya dig it? Like the 2000 movie, this is actually a continuation of the story with, count 'em, three generations of John Shafts filling the screen. There's Richard Roundtree, the original Shaft from the '70s; Samuel L. Jackson, the J.S. from 2000; and franchise newcomer Jessie Usher as the third in this line of illustrious gumshoes.
Child's Play (2019)
Directed by: Lars Klevberg
Starring: Aubrey Plaza, Brian Tyree Henry, Gabriel Bateman
Opening on: June 21, 2019
The doll that terrorized a generation is back in an all-new update as Chucky makes a comeback in this reboot. Aubrey Plaza and Brian Tyree Henry headline the film, which centers on a young mother who gifts her son a new doll without realizing the evil it harbors. The film will be directed by Lars Klevberg, whose horror flick Polaroid is also slated for a 2019 debut.
Toy Story 4 (2019)
Directed by: Josh Cooley
Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Annie Potts, Laurie Metcalf
Opening on: June 21, 2019
Just about everyone agrees Toy Story 3 ended the trilogy on a perfect note, not to mention it maintained the franchise's stunning 99% Tomatometer average. So Pixar must have a good reason to come back and risk poisoning the well, especially since they've been releasing occasional TS shorts. Toy Story 4 details are scarce, though we know the main cast will return, and it's being directed by Josh Cooley in his feature-length debut.
47 Meters Down: Uncaged (2019)
Directed by: Johannes Roberts
Starring: N/A
Opening on: June 28, 2019
What's more terrifying than being 47 meters below sea level? Being just that little bit deeper. This sequel to 47 Meters Down follows a group of adventurous backpackers who go diving to explore an underwater city and end up perfectly safe and fine. Just kidding. Things get bitey.
Ford v. Ferrari (2019)
Directed by: James Mangold
Starring: Christian Bale, Matt Damon, Jon Bernthal, Caitriona Balfe
Opening on: June 28, 2019
James Mangold directs this based-on-true-events sports drama about American motor company Ford's efforts to build a raceworthy car to rival — and hopefully defeat — the Ferrari team at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans race.
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Directed by: Gary Dauberman
Starring: N/A
Opening on: July 3, 2019
Originally a prequel to The Conjuring, the first Annabelle went on to spawn a prequel of its own, and next year we'll get a third installment. We've got a release date, and we know that screenwriter Gary Dauberman, who wrote both of the previous Annabelle movies and last year's horror hit IT, will be making his directorial debut. That's about all we know at this point, though.
Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)
Directed by: Jon Watts
Starring: Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jake Gyllenhaal, Marisa Tomei, Michael Keaton
Opening on: July 2, 2019
Just to get it out of the way, we'll acknowledge that the existence of this movie itself is essentially a spoiler for Avengers 4 — though that didn't make Peter Parker's final scenes in Infinity War any less moving. In this follow-up to Sony's 2015 reboot of the character, Tom Holland's Spidey faces off against Jake Gyllenhaal's Mysterio, and Jon Watts returns to direct. Oh, and thanks to a conveniently "accidental" reveal by Holland on Instagram, we now know what the title will be.
The Lion King (2019)
Directed by: Jon Favreau
Starring: Donald Glover, Beyoncé Knowles, Seth Rogen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, James Earl Jones, Alfre Woodard
Opening on: July 19, 2019
Director Jon Favreau has already shown he is the king of live-action Disney adaptations with 2016's The Jungle Book, which has a Tomatometer of 95%. Here he takes on another beloved Disney classic, and he's gathered up a formidable voice cast that includes Donald Glover as Simba, Beyoncé as Nala, and James Earl Jones returning to the role of Mufasa. Those who have gotten sneak peeks at the opening scene say to set your jaws to "Dropped."
Once Upon a Time In Hollywood (2019)
Directed by: Quentin Tarantino
Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Al Pacino, Dakota Fanning, James Marsden
Opening on: July 26, 2019
For his ninth film (if you count Kill Bill Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 as one movie), Quentin Tarantino has recruited a killer cast to tell a story that revolves around an aspiring actor and his stunt double who attempt to establish their careers in Tinseltown in 1969 just as the Manson Family murders are taking place. So, you know, typical family-friendly Tarantino stuff.
The New Mutants (2019)
Directed by: Josh Boone
Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy, Maisie Williams, Charlie Heaton, Alice Braga
Opening on: August 2, 2019
The Fault in Our Stars director Josh Boone collects some of today's hottest young stars — including Split's Anya Taylor-Joy, Game of Thrones' Maisie Williams, and Stranger Things' Charlie Heaton — to play next-generation X-Men from Marvel's comic book series of the same name. But the New Mutants' dark path is riddled with horrors as they discover their abilities while imprisoned in a secret facility.
Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019)
Directed by: David Leitch
Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham
Opening on: August 2, 2019
Recognizing the star power of Dwayne Johnson, Universal decided to spin his character off from the Fast and Furious franchise alongside Jason Statham for what will likely be some high-octane version of a buddy-cop action flick. Stunt coordinator-turned-director David Leitch (John Wick, Atomic Blonde, Deadpool 2) is signed on for this one, so we expect the action will be appropriately bonkers.
Where'd You Go, Bernadette (2019)
Directed by: Richard Linklater
Starring: Cate Blanchett, Billy Crudup, Kristen Wiig, Judy Greer, Laurence Fishburne
Opening on: August 9, 2019
Based on the novel of the same name, this dramedy stars Cate Blanchett as a miserable mother who suddenly goes missing, prompting her teen daughter to figure out what happened. It features a strong supporting cast and an Oscar-winning director in Richard Linklater.
Artemis Fowl (2019)
Directed by: Kenneth Branagh
Starring: Judi Dench, Josh Gad
Opening on: August 9, 2019
Director Kenneth Branagh and stars Judi Dench and Josh Gad, who all worked together on last year's Murder on the Orient Express, reunite for this adaptation of the popular fantasy book series that centers on a young criminal mastermind who kidnaps a fairy in hopes of ransoming her to an evil pixie in exchange for his father.
The Angry Birds Movie 2 (2019)
Directed by: Thurop Van Orman, John Rice
Starring: Peter Dinklage, Rachel Bloom, Bill Hader, Danny McBride, Sterling K. Brown, Awkwafina
Opening on: August 16, 2019
2016's The Angry Birds Movie did about as good a job as one could expect, to turn a mobile video game with no narrative premise into a feature-length family film. What's this sequel about? Who knows? But with its instant brand recognizability and a voice cast that includes Peter Dinklage, Rachel Bloom, and Bill Hader, does it matter? Probably not!
It: Chapter Two (2019)
Directed by: Andy Muschietti
Starring: Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, Bill Hader, Bill Skarsgård
Opening on: September 6, 2019
Stephen King fans who saw 2017's IT were quick to point out that the film only tells half of the original novel's story, namely the half that takes place when the characters are still kids. This follow-up takes place 30 years later with a grown-up cast that includes Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, and Bill Hader, among others, and they're out to take down Pennywise the shapeshifting clown (Bill Skarsgård) for good.
Downton Abbey (2019)
Directed by: Michael Engler
Starring: Hugh Bonneville, Michelle Dockery, Maggie Smith, Elizabeth McGovern, Imelda Staunton, Geraldine James
Opening on: September 20, 2019
The hit UK period drama following the lives of the inhabitants of a fictional Yorkshire estate finally comes to the big screen, with several of the primary cast members reprising their roles and a handful of newcomers joining the fun. Series creator Julian Fellowes is producing the film, with seasoned TV vet Michael Engler (30 Rock, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) returning to the series to direct.
The Kitchen (2019)
Directed by: Andrea Berloff
Starring: Elisabeth Moss, Tiffany Haddish, Melissa McCarthy, Domhnall Gleeson, Common
Opening on: September 20, 2019
Don't let this movie's comic book origins fool you; a superhero story this is not. This period crime drama follows three New York women in the 1970s, all wives to Irish mobsters, who decide to take up their husbands' business when they're all nabbed by the FBI.
Gemini Man (2019)
Directed by: Ang Lee
Starring: Will Smith, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Clive Owen
Opening on: October 4, 2019
Will Smith stars in this sci-fi thriller with shades of Rian Johnson's Looper that centers on an assassin looking to exit his career as who faces his biggest obstacle: a younger clone of himself. Academy Award-winner Ang Lee directs, with the stellar supporting cast rounded out by the likes of Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Clive Owen.
Joker (2019)
Directed by: Todd Phillips
Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Zazie Beetz, Robert De Niro
Opening on: October 4, 2019
Separate from the other Joker movie that will see Jared Leto reprising the character he played in 2016's Suicide Squad, this origin story for the Clown Prince of Crime will star multiple Oscar nominee Joaquin Phoenix as the titular criminal mastermind with Todd Phillips (Old School, The Hangover trilogy) set to direct. Robert De Niro and Atlanta and Deadpool 2 star Zazie Beetz are also both currently in talks to co-star.
Zombieland: Double Tap (2019)
Directed by: Ruben Fleischer
Starring: Emma Stone, Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Abigail Breslin
Opening on: October 11, 2019
It will have taken exactly 10 years, but Sony is finally giving fans a sequel to the 2009 hit horror comedy, Zombieland. All of the original braaaaaaiiiiinnnsss are on board, including director Ruben Fleischer (who directed the upcoming Venom) and writers Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese, and the four key leads – Woody Harrelson, Emma Stone, Jesse Eisenberg, and Abigail Breslin – have all signed on. According to early reports, the movie will see the foursome taking on zombies that have evolved since the events of the first movie.
The Goldfinch (2019)
Directed by: John Crowley
Starring: Ansel Elgort, Oakes Fegley, Aneurin Barnard, Finn Wolfhard, Ashleigh Cummings, Willa Fitzgerald, Aimee Laurence, with Sarah Paulson, with Luke Wilson, with Jeffrey Wright, and Nicole Kidman, Denis O'Hare, Boyd Gaines, Peter Jacobson, Luke Kleintank, Robert Joy
Opening on: October 11, 2019
Ansel Elgort (Baby Driver) stars in this adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel that charts the life of a young teenager who survives a terrorist bombing at an art museum and eventually enters a life of crime. Sarah Paulson, Nicole Kidman, and Jeffrey Wright play supporting roles, while director John Crowley is best known for his multiple Oscar-nominated drama Brooklyn.
The Addams Family (2019)
Directed by: Greg Tiernan, Conrad Vernon
Starring: Oscar Isaac, Charlize Theron, Chloe Grace Moretz, Finn Wolfhard, Allison Janey
Opening on: October 18, 2019
Directors Conrad Vernon and Greg Tiernan last brought us the R-rated Sausage Party, and they look to translate some of that irreverent wit to this animated version of The Addams Family, which features the voices of Oscar Isaac as Gomez and Charlize Theron as Morticia. The art style closely resembles the original artwork by creator Charles Addams, and the supporting cast includes a nice combination of industry vets and up-and-comers.
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019)
Directed by: Marielle Heller
Starring: Tom Hanks
Opening on: October 18, 2019
Buy all the Kleenex for this one. Tom Hanks will star as Fred Rogers in the story of the host and creator of Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood. Actress and director Marielle Heller is at the helm of the pic, which comes on the heels of 2018's popular Rogers documentary, Won't You Be My Neighbor?.
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019)
Directed by: Joachim Ronning
Starring: Michelle Pfeiffer, Angelina Jolie
Opening on: October 18, 2019
Maleficent put an interesting spin on Disney's live-action remakes, retelling the beloved story of Sleeping Beauty through the eyes of its iconic, and misunderstood, villain. The different take worked: Maleficent made almost $760 million globally during its 2014 theatrical run. The sequel should also do big business. Kon Tiki director Joachim Ronning takes over for Robert Stromberg, and Michelle Pfeiffer co-stars.
Charlie's Angels (2019)
Directed by: Elizabeth Banks
Starring: Lupita Nyong'o, Kristen Stewart (rumored)
Opening on: November 1, 2019
Who's the Bosley? No word yet on this new movie take on the classic '70s/'80s action franchise about thee kick-ass female detectives. Elizabeth Banks moves further into the directing game after Pitch Perfect 2; Lupita Nyong'o and Kristen Stewart are currently rumored to star.
Terminator: Dark Fate (2019)
Directed by: Tim Miller
Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Mackenzie Davis, Linda Hamilton, Gabriel Luna
Opening on: November 1, 2019
Deadpool director Tim Miller takes the reins of the iconic Terminator franchise with a reboot that starts where the first two films in the series left off. (Those other film efforts are dismissed as an alternate timeline.) With James Cameron on board as producer and both Linda Hamilton and Arnold Schwarzenegger returning, the effort feels legit — even if it will reportedly see Sarah Connor pass the torch to a new female lead.
Doctor Sleep (2020)
Directed by: Mike Flanagan
Starring: Ewan McGregor, Rebecca Ferguson, Zah McClarnon
Opening on: November 8, 2019
Mike Flanagan has delivered one Fresh horror movie after another with Absentia, Oculus, Ouija: Origin of Evil and Stephen King's Gerald's Game, which is Certified Fresh at 91%. Flanagan has form in TV, too, with his Netflix limited series, The Haunting of Hill House, scoring a Tomatometer of 100%. He returns to Stephen King for Doctor Sleep, the author's sequel to The Shining, in which grown-up, down-and-out Danny Torrance (played by Ewan McGregor) uses his psychic power to help dying AA nursing home patients. In the process, he runs afoul of "The True Knot," a cult of demons who feed on those with "shining" powers.
Kingsman 3 (2019)
Directed by: Matthew Vaughn
Starring: Taron Egerton, Colin Firth
Opening on: November 8, 2019
With James Bond 25 delayed until 2020, director Matthew Vaughn is taking the opportunity to snag its release date to close out his Kingsman franchise with a third installment, with Taron Egerton and Colin Firth presumed to return. We don't know much else about it, except that, according to Vaughn, it will bring a conclusion to the relationship between Egerton and Firth's characters.
Sonic the Hedgehog (2019)
Directed by: Jeff Fowler
Starring: James Marsden, Tika Sumpter
Opening on: November 8, 2019
Will this live-action/animation hybrid break the dreaded video game adaptation curse? James Marsden, who's signed on to star alongside Southside With You's Tika Sumpter, will be hoping so.
Margie Claus (2019)
Directed by: N/A
Starring: Melissa McCarthy
Opening on: November 15, 2019
The inevitable has happened: Melissa McCarthy is getting her own Christmas movie. Here she plays Margie (a.k.a. Mrs. Clause), who has to save Christmas when the hubs goes missing.
Frozen 2 (2019)
Directed by: Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee
Starring: Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Josh Gad
Opening on: November 22, 2019
If it ain't broke… Original directors Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee, as well as original stars Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, and Josh Gad, return to Arendelle to try to catch a second lightning storm in a bottle and belt out a song half as catchy as "Let It Go." The first teaser suggests a darker tone for the sequel.
Jumanji 2 (2019)
Directed by: Scott Rosenberg
Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Karen Gillan, Jack Black, Kevin Hart
Opening on: December 13, 2019
Little is known about this sequel to the bigger-than-expected 2017 hit, which proved a canny bit of counterprogramming to The Last Jedi during that year's holiday moviegoing period. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle screenwriter Scott Rosenberg is attached, as are the four leads/key avatars: Karen Gillan, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Dwayne Johnson.
Masters Of The Universe (2019)
Directed by: Aaron Nee, Adam Nee
Starring: N/A
Opening on: December 20, 2019
Children of the '80s rejoice: the most powerful man in the universe is back. This is the second attempt to bring the protector of Grayskull's secrets to the big screen, and is directed by Adam and Aaron Nee, who made a well-received indie, Band of Robbers, about a grown-up modern-day Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
Directed by: J. J. Abrams
Starring: Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, John Boyega, Lupita Nyong'o
Opening on: December 20, 2019
Fanboys who felt Rian Johnson took their story far, far away from where they wanted it to go were relieved when The Force Awakens helmer J.J. Abrams entered the captain's chair for this sequel trilogy finale.
Clemency (2019) 100%
Directed by: Chinonye Chukwu
Starring: Alfre Woodard, Aldis Hodge, Wendell Pierce, Richard Schiff
Opening on: December 27, 2019
One of the big hits out of this year's Sundance Film Festival, this drama centers on a longtime prison warden played by Alfre Woodard coming to terms with the harrowing demands of her career as she prepares to oversee the execution of another death row inmate. Critics have praised Woodard's work in the role, and the film looks to be an awards-season contender.


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Zoe here! Man, it's been a LONG time since I last blogged – many, many apologies! I wrote a blog that never got posted because I wanted to revisit the idea before putting it up but it's stumped me ever since. I finally had some time today and was determined to sit down and work through it – so here goes:
A few weeks ago, I was all down in the dumps because I had no gigs on the horizon; and in my mind, that means I'm useless.
This, of course, is an exaggeration of my abilities (of anyone's, really) but I'm highly critical of myself and couldn't avoid it in my mind.
As a freelancer, being gig-less has serious financial repercussions; but more importantly, I was stunned by how hard I was struck morale-wise.
When you freelance, it's just… you. You take full responsibility of the success for failure of your "company" – i.e. you. And yes, life throws a few monkey wrenches along the way but regardless, that's pretty overwhelming to think about.
At the same time, though, I find that this responsibility drives me to push myself creatively and continue learning everything I can about cinematography, editing, Photoshop, color correction, typology, graphic design, etc, etc. Continually learning makes me a better freelancer/artist.
Sometimes it feels like I'm at the mercy of my clients who can either throw me a bone and give me some work or simply ignore all my emails. But the more tips and tricks you have up your sleeve, the better your work will be and the more likely people will want to hire you.
Anyways, I made use of my free time and put together an updated and beefed-up DP reel that turned out to be well worth my time. Not only was I impressed by the variety of my footage but also how much I had improved since my straight-out-of-college DP reel.
It really came in handy when new clients showed up at my door (not literally) and I had a fun reel for them to check out. (This DID lead to other gigs by the way.)
Freelancing moral of the day: Beef up your online presence, keep your chin up, and keep on learning what you love.
PS: I recently learned about Mandy.com and StaffMeUp.com which are sites that post your resume online and help you find gigs. The catch is you have to pay to join them. So… I guess… happy networking! It's free!
PPS: IU Readers – how do you deal with the downtimes?
PPPS: Brilliant fellow writer for IU Christina had this to add:
I just watched my hero Ava DuVernay (aka the FIRST Black woman to win Best Director at Sundance) give this great talk and thought of you. The overall theme is desperation vs. passion, which is definitely something I've had on the brain.
She rewinds to three years ago, when she was first starting out and admits she reeked of desperation:
"Some of us don't even know we're wearing it. If you spend more time in the day thinking about what you don't have than working with what you do have, then you're acting in a desperate manner and you're not doing. I didn't stop being desperate because things started going my way. I changed my mind and things started going my way. By not pursuing "the other", it left me hours and hours and hours to actually create work. The only thing that moves you forward is your work."


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The Hog River Revival began over a year ago when artists Joe McCarthy and Peter Albano began the process of exploring and mapping Hartford's subterranean river system. There are 9 miles of enormous 30'x30' conduits which bring the north and south branches of the Park "Hog" River out to the Connecticut river. Along with these conduits there are miles of smaller tunnels the branch off from the river, running under Hartford like a spider web. The idea of creating "maps" based solely on our trips down the river was a way to approach a sprawling and enormous subject matter.
The voyages down the river gave way to the creation of mixed media work, dealing with the original Army Corps of Engineers blue prints The sketch book series was created to provide us an outlet to process the history, construction and function of the river system in a conceptual manner.
These mixed media works were exhibited at the Buttonwood Tree gallery in Middletown, as well as the Promenade Gallery within Hartford's Bushnell Theater.
The Hog River Revival was chosen as the final show by the Hartford Arts Council for the ArtWalk at the Hartford public library. We are honored that this once little project has grown so big, so fast.
We are here on Kickstarter to try and fund our hanging/framing costs for this show. Framing giant photographs is expensive.
Many people since the start of the project have asked to accompany us as we travel the river. It was not something we were able to consider until Rick Green from the Hartford Courant wrote about our project. He sent photographer Mark Mirko down with us, Mark's response was overwhelmingly positive, he said that it was "hands down one of the best assigments he had ever been on." And for us it was fun to share our wonder and adventure with others. So....
All of our backers at the $200 reward level will get to acompany us down the river.
we can tell you from experience that it will be high on the list of your best stories. Take a look at our other rewards and check out more photos on our web sites. Thank you for helping us bring light to this underground river.
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Keys to Unlocking End-Time Prophetic Secrets
Most prophetic keys are illustrations, or types, of specific prophecy concepts. For example, King Solomon is a type of Jesus. He was not Jesus but, as shown in Table 1, specific aspects of his life give useful insights into Jesus' life. Every type's symbolic representation has limitations beyond which it fails. In the King Solomon example, he had several significant flaws in his life, none of which represents Jesus. Table 2 shows some of the more significant ones. These flaws do not eliminate the symbolic application of King Solomon as a type of Jesus but it does serve as a warning to approach symbolic applications carefully. When applied properly, Biblical types introduce powerful insights in Biblical truths. When applied improperly, one can contort them into absurd and ridiculous conclusions. A misapplication of Solomon's life might lead one to reach the ludicrous conclusion that Jesus would eventually worship other gods and have His kingdom removed from Him. The rules of hermeneutics prevent serious prophecy students from accepting these conclusions since the rest of scripture not only fails to support them but also directly contradicts them. This is just one example where careful application of these rules keeps diligent Bible students on solid ground.
Table 1. King Solomon's Reflections of Jesus
Table 2. King Solomon's Differences Compared to Jesus
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It's no surprise that many organizations continue to grapple with web application security. Companies in nearly all industries today build and deploy web apps to deliver the products and services their customers rely on. They need to deliver these apps faster now than ever before, but moving to agile development isn't always a smooth process. Couple this new reality with the fact that attackers continually become more knowledgeable, skilled, and creative, and it becomes clear that organizations need better strategies to keep web apps safe.
The first step to improved web application security is to clear up the most common misconceptions about the practice. Once you can separate the myths from the reality, you'll be better prepared to implement a comprehensive, rigorous, and effective security program at your organization.
Myth #1: We Do Penetration Testing. Isn't That Enough?
Pen testing has many advantages, including the ability to pinpoint significant weaknesses in your network that can be exploited when attackers leverage numerous smaller vulnerabilities (such as minor coding errors and employee breaches of security protocols). But, it won't protect against zero day exploits, which can be devastating to your network and your data.
Also, since security teams often know when pen tests are scheduled, they are likely to prepare in advance, potentially leading to an overly optimistic view of the organization's true web app security posture. Unlike scheduled test scenarios, malicious attacks don't come with advance warning.
Myth #2: If We Protect the Network Perimeter, Our Apps Will Be Safe.
It's a common misconception that perimeter security solutions such as firewalls, anti-malware, and intrusion detection can fully safeguard web applications. Unfortunately, advanced threats such as SQL injection and Account Takeover (ATO) attacks can easily bypass perimeter protections.
Such threats allow attackers to exploit holes in the perimeter, in the form of vulnerable web applications and access points outside the network perimeter, such as mobile or IoT devices.
Even one vulnerable application can provide a window of opportunity to attackers, potentially compromising an enterprise's entire network. So while tools such as firewalls are important, they're far from comprehensive protections.
Myth #3: Security Doesn't Matter Before the Application Is Launched.
Web apps need security protections at all stages of development. The fact is, staging and testing sites may feature the same vulnerabilities that threaten any other website. It's critical to ensure that early, potentially buggy versions of your web apps (which can be found by persistent attackers armed with automated tools) don't provide an opening for hackers.
Myth #4: We Rely Mostly on Commercial Software, so Web App Security Is Not Our Problem.
Software obtained from vendors is far from immune to vulnerabilities. And although some believe otherwise, even commercial software products are likely to contain open source and third-party code. This code can contain the same vulnerabilities that can endanger any other code (and by extension, your organization's web application stack).
Myth #5: We Don't Have to Worry About Security: Our Site Is Too Small to Be Targeted.
This myth is particularly damaging to organizations' application security posture. Attackers of all stripes, from script kiddies to sophisticated hacker organizations, leverage automated tools that allow them to probe relentlessly for weaknesses in websites and web apps. In this case, obscurity is no guarantee of protection.
The Solution: Shoring Up Applications' Defenses
Want to learn more about common threats to web app security, and get specific, actionable steps your organization can implement today to improve application defenses? Check out our ebook, Account Takeover: How Hacking Happens in 2016.


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Royal Jordanian Airlines will launch flights to Algiers from February 25, the carrier said.
The twice weekly flights to the Algerian capital, on Monday and Wednesdays, will feed other routes in the region including Jeddah and Medina, targeting Algerian Muslims traveling to the Saudi Arabian holy cities for hajj and umrah pilgrimages.
Royal Jordanian said market research indicated that the route could help it capitalise on Algerians seeking specialist medical treatment in Jordan.
"The Algiers route will see active traffic to the kingdom from medical tourists. Jordan is fast becoming a very attractive destination for medical tourism in the region," a statement said.
A third flight, scheduled for Thursdays, will begin April 1.
Royal Jordanian, a member of the British Airways-led oneworld airline alliance, was forced to consolidate some of its routes and reduce flight frequencies in the wake of the Arab Spring, high oil prices and stiffer competition from carriers in the Gulf.
The Amman-based airline said earlier in February it would increase the number of flights to Libya to 15 weekly.For all the latest transport news from the UAE and Gulf countries, follow us on Twitter and Linkedin, like us on Facebook and subscribe to our YouTube page, which is updated daily.
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Reykjavik (Iceland): Iceland Friday issued a red alert and banned air traffic near its largest volcano after it erupted overnight, threatening a replay of the global travel chaos four years ago when another peak blew.
While Bardarbunga, located under Europe's largest glacier, had not yet started spewing ash as of early today, the release of a massive cloud remained a possible scenario with potentially dire consequences for aviation.
In 2010, another Icelandic volcanic eruption caused the biggest closure of European airspace in peacetime, halting 100,000 flights and stranding eight million passengers.
Iceland's Meteorological Institute, charged with monitoring volcanic activity, raised the alert to the highest level of red after the eruption.
The civil protection office said the eruption began just after midnight (0530 IST) and had created a volcanic fissure of up to one kilometre long.
"No volcanic ash has been detected by the radar system at the moment. The earthquake caused by the eruption is small, indicating an... Eruption without significant explosive activity," it said.
The alert around Bardarbunga was initially raised from orange to red on August 23, which led to the closure of airspace in the affected area, although all airports in Iceland remained opened.
The aviation ban however was lifted the following day although seismic activity in the area remained high, with earthquakes shaking the volcanic system more than 20 times an hour on Tuesday alone.
One of the quakes measured 5.7, the most powerful in the area since 1996.
Several hundred people were evacuated last week from the area, which is uninhabited, with only trekking cabins and campsites used by tourists and hunters in the summer months.
Bardarbunga, in the southeast of the country, is Iceland's second-highest peak, rising to more than 2,000 metres.
The eruption of Eyjafjoell, a smaller volcano, in April 2010 caused travel mayhem, in the region's widest airspace shutdown since World War II.
Iceland's most active sub-glacial volcano Grimsvotn erupted in 2011, forcing the country to temporarily shut its airspace and also sparking fears of a repeat of the Eyjafjoell flight chaos.
Iceland is home to more than 100 volcanic mountains, including some of the most active in the world.
As of early today, all Icelandic airports remained open, according to Isavia, the operator of the nation's airports.
But air traffic below 5,000 feet in a radius of 10 nautical miles around the site of the eruption remained closed to air traffic.
The eruption did not take place inside Bardabunga's ice-covered crater, but in a lava field a little further north, at a considerable distance from any habitation.
When the eruption was first detected early today, the Icelandic authorities briefly announced an air traffic ban in a larger area that included the airport of Akureyri.
Akureyri, located in the north of the nation, serves domestic routes and routes to Greenland as well as chartered flights to European cities.


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Nate Williams, a successful artist, illustrator and designer has worked extensively in various facets of the illustration industry with a wide variety of clients. Originally from the Western United States, Nate calls all of the Americas his home and his graphic illustrations come alive in a vivid, exciting world of his own creation. Layers of organic shapes, ethnic references, intricate decorative elements, hand drawn type and unique characters combine to create rich, engaging imagery.
A student of sculpture for three years, Nate went on to work as a designer and art director for ad agencies and then for Microsoft's Home and Entertainment division. He worked in the marketing department and on several of Microsoft's online web properties including Xbox.com and several other successful Microsoft websites.
After a number of years at Microsoft, Nate began to pursue his interest in both fine art and illustration, leaving the US to travel and learn Spanish in South and Central America. His illustration work has been geared to both adults and children and has appeared in magazines, advertising, publishing, music, fashion, textiles, home decor, merchandise, posters, social expression and newspapers. His work has been published, exhibited or reviewed in the USA, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Australia, Portugal, Switzerland, Argentina, Brazil, Costa Rica, Chile, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Philippines and Cyprus.
A partial list of clients includes: Converse Shoes, V2 Records, HarperCollins, Cricket Magazine, Seventeen Magazine, Cartoon Network, New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, United Airlines, Egreetings, Fantagraphics, Microsoft, MSN, The Village Voice, Pearl Jam, Complex Magazine, The Utah Symphony, and Urban Outfitters. His illustration has also been used by large-scale advertising agencies such as Wieden and Kennedy, and DCA Advertising displaying a confidence in his ability to reach mainstream consumers.
Nate has worked with the charity organization Art With Heart which unites volunteers from the arts to serve children in crisis by empowering them through self-expression and creativity. He has also contributed work to The Truth Anti-Tobacco campaign which works to discourage kids from smoking.
His illustration has been honored by American Illustration, Communication Arts, Society of Illustrators, HOW International Design Awards, AIGA Cause/Affect Awards, The Type Director's Club, The ADDY'S and SILA. He has been featured on adcritic.com, in HOW Magazine and in the FRESH column of Communication Arts. He has also been the subject of interviews in the following international art and design magazines: idPure Magazine (Switzerland), Juxtapoz (USA), and DPI Magazine (Taiwan). His work has been covered by a number of web portals and blogs including: Lounge72 and thelittlechimpsociety, among others.
In addition to his illustration and fine art work Nate conceived, designed, launched and maintains the highly successful illustration community portal illustrationmundo.com. He is currently working on a series of art activity books that encourage children to read.


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Katy B: On a Mission review
I decided to indulge into broader musical genres, and with Katy B's new album released 4/4/2011 indulgence was sweet. Featuring tracks, you've all heard on a night out, On a Mission, Lights, and Perfect Stranger and other filler tracks, the album is a comfortable mix of dub-step, funky and R&B. Granted there are some strong tracks with catchy vocals, but I felt the album was more chilled out than expectations, this being said, it's perfect to work to, chilled out with some drive there to keep you going. 7.


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Fanchun Jin
According to our database1, Fanchun Jin authored at least 6 papers between 2004 and 2007.
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Cost-Based Approach to Access Selection and Vertical Handover Decision in Multi-access Networks.
Proceedings of the NETWORKING 2007. Ad Hoc and Sensor Networks, 2007
Routing and packet scheduling in WiMAX mesh networks.
Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Broadband Communications, 2007
Scheduling resource allocation with timeslot penalty for changeover.
Theor. Comput. Sci., 2006
Throughput analysis in wireless networks with multiple users and multiple channels.
Acta Inf., 2006
Optimized Channel Utilization in Multi-carrier Wireless Mobile Networks.
Proceedings of the Wireless Algorithms, 2006
The Effects of the Sub-Carrier Grouping on Multi-Carrier Channel Aware Scheduling.
Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Broadband Networks (BROADNETS 2004), 2004


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Contact: Ben Evans/NBB
WASHINGTON – The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) announced Wednesday it has hired Washington attorney Sandra Franco as general counsel.
Franco previously was a partner in the environmental group at the international law firm Morgan Lewis, where she specialized in the Clean Air Act and natural resources law. Franco has long worked with the renewable fuels industry, including NBB, on a variety of legal matters. She is one of the nation's foremost legal experts with respect to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).
"There isn't an attorney in the country who knows renewable fuels law better than Sandra Franco, and we are thrilled to have her join our team," said NBB CEO Joe Jobe.
Franco has participated in litigation before the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, and the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, as well as other federal district courts and courts of appeal. For NBB, Sandra worked on regulatory proceedings affecting the biodiesel industry and led her firm's team on litigation over the RFS, successfully defending full implementation of the program.
"Sandra is a tremendously skilled and seasoned attorney who will help us ensure that the U.S. biodiesel industry has a strong voice and expert counsel in Washington as well as on legal and regulatory issues across the country," Jobe added.
Franco earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Chicago and a Master's degree from the University of Florida. She graduated with honors from Georgetown University Law Center. She lives in Washington.
Biodiesel – made from a variety of feedstocks including recycled cooking oil, soybean oil and animal fats – is the first EPA-designated Advanced Biofuel to reach commercial-scale production nationwide.
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They all fit, and despite the tens of thousands who stay at Lake Garda apartments annually, one gets a sense of primal discovery and peaceful seclusion while staying in Lake Garda accommodation. With such an extensive shoreline and such a wealth of holiday rentals, Lake Garda has room for everyone. Yet apart from the water sports, spa resorts and romantic relaxation, Lake Garda offers visitors a rich and creamy slice of one of the world's most historic – and enjoyable – countries. Mix a carefree holiday here with ancient ruins, enchanting villages, warm Italian charm, the cool pristine glassiness of the spectacular blue lake and countless outdoor activities, and you've got one of the best holiday destinations imaginable. The charming villages and beach resorts spotted around the perimeter of Lake Garda only add to the allure. Garda is one of the loveliest areas in Italy and also one of the most beautiful upper Italian lakes.
Visitors to Italy will find self-catering holiday homes and apartments in Lake Garda all around the lake. Sirmione gets superb winds throughout the peak season, and is therefore the home base of the Claudio Lana Professional Surf Center, a place where beginners to windsurfing can get their feet wet, and seasoned pros can take off and catch some incredible air as the refreshing, yet stern breezes swoop in from Alpine heights. The increasing popularity of kite surfing has almost overshadowed the windsurfers, although Lake Garda is so large that everyone seems to coexist peacefully - even jet skiers, sail boats, canoes, swimmers and fishing enthusiasts will find plenty of room to enjoy their sport. After a long day on the water, visitors will find that there's no better way to relax than in the comfort of their private Lake Garda accommodation.
If you decide to book your villa or apartment in Sirmione, you'll find plenty of tourist attractions to visit. Grotte di Catullo was, in its heyday, the biggest Roman settlement. Now it is a fascinating collection of ruins that beckons with its mysterious forms even from the water's surface as you ferry by. Il Vittoriale is a bizarre, yet rewarding attraction as it combines the inherent strangeness of Italian fantasy constructions with the country's profound past of culture and sophistication. Or if you're looking to go on a day trip from your Lake Garda holiday rentals then why not visit nearby Verona and see the romantic setting of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet? Lodging throughout the lake is a delightful experience, with luxury accommodation at waterfront spas and resorts regularly sought by international pleasure seekers.
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The many benefits of memory foam come to the forefront when talking about consumer health. The origin of memory foam after all was through a NASA program for a better experience for their pilots and equipment. From there it made its way into hospitals across the world to aid patients with aches and sores.
So the first few iterations of memory foam were born from the root of optimizing the human condition for best performance. On the consumer level from the very first memory foam, it tackled a problem with users sleeping in harmful ways to their overall health.
Consumer Memory Foam Mattresses
Memory foam solutions flooded the market around a time when sleep health was not as big as it was now, with the data showing how important sleep is to human health. So it is safe to say that memory foam on the consumer level at first introduction did not get nearly enough marketing for health benefits, even though it was there right from the very start.
The agenda was focused more on how soft the memory foam is and how well it contoured to the body. In some ways the beginning of memory foam for the consumer market focused on going head to head with firmer mattresses of the time, and calling them out for not providing the most optical sleep experience.
Once memory foam caught on, things shifted to how well people were sleeping in comparison to coil mattresses and how they woke up refreshed. There was even a lot of propaganda about memory foam curing arthritis for victims that have suffered from it for many years.
Right around the time actual medical information came out about the benefits of memory foam's restorative uses and how it actually works is when the market started to bloom. Memory foam was proven to help with not only getting a full night of uninterrupted rest, but also for being a major contributor to accelerating the healing process through temperature aided sleeping. It's the only one of its kind to do it, and it is one of the things that even the most advanced coil mattress to this day still can't replicate.
Even the newer individual coil mattresses don't have the option of adjusting to body temperature to find aches and sores in the human body and contour correctly to it. Below is a good idea of what to expect with the health benefits of memory foam, and what it can do for you as an individual.
Aches and Pains
The easiest way to get a back injury is while sleeping with your spine not aligned correctly. Years of bad sleeping habits can lead to chronic issues in all parts of the body, mostly due to the spine being mistreated by the consumer while they sleep. Not every bed is created the same, and most users are dissatisfied with their bedding but usually spend years on the same mattress, flipping and turning in the middle of the night forcing themselves to get to sleep.
They will fight the mattress until they finally get into a position that sends them to dreamland, a position that could possibly be harmful if practiced for years on end. Consumers have troubles choosing a position that will put them to sleep and waste precious sleep time trying to find it, because with the current mattress that comfortable position doesn't exist. This leads to the body and muscles being stretched in ways that is unhealthy for long periods of time, much less 8 hours of human sleep.
Then of course there are the busy workers who don't even have time to get a full 8 hours and are operating on 4 hours of sleep a day, if even that. If half of those 4 hours are spent fighting the mattress and trying to get asleep, then it can really be a disaster for their career as well as personal life. With a memory foam mattress it is as simple as climbing into bed and choosing a position, then allowing the mattress to contour to your body.
It automatically matches your body shape and hugs you in a plush cloud, and for users that have modern memory foam the gel beads will even react to your body temperature and give priority to areas of your body that are aching or sore. Memory foam naturally reacts to the body's heat, and since sore areas give off more heat than the rest of the body it becomes an automatic process when finding the troubled areas.
Just one night of this type of sleep yields positive results as the body is allowed to do its job and restore vital points in the body. Rather than fighting the mattress consumers simply lay in bed and the mattress shapes to them, without any input necessary from the user. This is something that no other mattress in the market can do, not coil, no water, not goose down, and not even air mattresses.
Sleep Apnea
Sleep Apnea patients usually have to sleep on their side in order to avoid snoring, a sound so loud it can break up marriages. But sleeping on the side isn't comfortable on every mattress due to the arm falling asleep or being in an awkward position. The spine is also not aligned properly in this position, and forces some users to go into the fetal position to finally fall asleep.
With the health benefits of memory foam, this becomes an easy fix as a soft enough memory foam mattress will allow the user to sink enough into the mattress so that the weight is even on all parts of the body, and thus keeps their arms from falling asleep. One of the worst things to do is to wake up with a numb arm, a jarring experience that always takes consumers by surprise.
Using a memory foam solution completely gets rid of this annoyance, and allows sleep apnea patients to sleep how they want on either side without disturbing their partners. And with the effects of sleep apnea affecting the critical points in sleep, with users getting as many as 10 hours and still feeling tired, every hour counts which is why memory foam is a preferred option. It's harder to not sleep well on a memory foam solution than it is to sleep badly on one.
Along with the allergy relief from the natural versions of memory foam, it is an easy choice to make when gauging the health benefits for the household and how it affects the family. Without compromising sleep positions, sleep time, or even cost, memory foam mattresses have found a way to gives users the sleep they have always wanted for years, and in many cases have changed lives.
The health worries concerning not getting proper sleep can never get enough media attention, since it is still something that people suffer with every day, even with proper solutions available. It is easier now than ever to own a memory foam mattress that will aid in providing the health benefits you need to get restorative sleep and heal years of bad patterns. The only thing that is stopping buyers from making the change are themselves, and nothing more.


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nyfw ss11: day one highlights!
Caitlin Surakitbanharn
new york fashion week is here!!! the first ever Fashion's Night Out public fashion show kicked things off in a fabulous way on tuesday in lincoln center, and while the dizzying array of models coming from all directions was a bit confusing, there was not a bad seat in the house. it went off without a hitch, the weather was breezy and warm, and SUPERmodels were there to make a splash, along with anna wintour, blake lively, leighton meester, roger federer, serena williams, and a hoard of designers (kors, wang, dvf, thakoon, dk, etc). gisele opened the show, naomi closed it. meow.
..and onto the shows of thursday, day one!
..and onto the shows of thursday, day one!
mandy coon: the inspiration was 'jellyfish' and it's beautiful. the pieces are light, airy, and reminiscent of a breezy day at the beach. i absolutely die for that coral colored full length dress and would have loved to see that color incorporated elsewhere, but otherwise really love the collection. the blacks somehow don't seem heavy, and the whites somehow don't seem flimsy. and the hair is spot-on!
rachel comey: the inspiration..how to dress for heat without looking a hot mess. after the scorching summer we just had, it's a valid inspiration, and the prints amazing! a majority of the show was black, white, and muted pinks and neutrals, but the prints brought a needed pop to the collection and added feminine touch. that black and white printed shift is to die for.
christian sirano: i've loved christian since his projrun days, and i think he's uber talented. was this is best collection? no. are there some beautiful pieces? yes. there seems to be a big Mediterranean influence here, and the opening look of nicely tailored white pants and the camel leather jacket alluded to greatness, but the show fell just a bit flat with the overuse of the same patterns and completely and utterly unwearable evening looks. i do love the chic little draped chiffon cocktail dress and the effortless strapless maxi dress(the subtly fitted bust-line to that is genius), but overall, i'd say he's done better.
day two highlights up tomorrow, hope everyone had a fun evening out for Fashion's Night Out, and prabal gurung shows his collection tomorrow as well! can't wait! love nyfw!!!


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Bring on Summer!
Amanda Bynes looks really hot in this photo, she makes me wish I was blonde...sigh I should probably go tazz.com and I can try it out latter.
Grasping the bottle I had no idea what the hell to do, I turned a nasty shade of orange! Luckily I only applied it to my breasts and stomach. When you saw me back it was ghost white and I was nice orange/brown when you saw my stomach!
Now onto the dress, Rachel Bilson is my aim, I need to google some dresses, I am thinking colour all the way baby!
Of course I love the colour of this dress, her skinny toned arms... I would do my hair out in flowing waves or straight and sleek. Pop some over sized sunnies on my head voila!
With this dress I would probably wear black boots/heels or brown boots of heels.
Hee, Hee! Add a cowboy hat, wavy hair and brown knee high boots and Rachel Bilson can giddy up like a cowgirl! LOL
Maybe I should do something different with my hair, I love my long hair, but maybe put honey streaks or something summery. I want to update me look a tad. I will need some serious cash though. Is it just me who is broke???


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Governor Nathan Deal Signs Proclamation Against Unexpected Killer: May 31, 2017 is Shallow Water Blackout Prevention Awareness Day
We are pleased to announce that Georgia Governor Nathan Deal has signed a proclamation stating that May 31st is Shallow Water Blackout Prevention Awareness Day.
We would like to thank Governor Deal and his staff for their faithful service to the great state of Georgia, and for their concern about the safety and well being of its citizens.
We wish to encourage all of our friends and followers to take a moment today and share information about the dangers of SWB with your friends and loved ones. The only way to save lives from more senseless tragedies due to SWB is through education and prevention.


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Grad Students Awe and Hedges Awarded CNEC Fellowships
Friday, May 20, 2016
Graduate students Connor Awe and Samuel Hedges were awarded the Consortium for Non-Proliferation Enabling Capabilities (CNEC) fellowship. Prof. Phillip Barbeau is advisor to both students. The fellowships will begin in the fall of 2016. More information about CNEC's fellowship can be read here. Congratulations!


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The Ballad of LeGarrette Blount continues, Derrick Rose's career may not continue, the Red Sox continue to spend money, and the Jerks continue to condemn people to Sports Hell. Plus, big trailers for Star Wars and Jurassic World debut this week, Wonder Woman has a director, Constantine may be over, and the Jerks say what they're thankful for. Gobble Gobble!
Monthly Archives: November 2014
Episode 29: Is This Anything?
The Steelers decide they've had one Blount too many, the college football playoff committee has one SEC team too many (in the top four), Grant Morrison's had one peyote binge too many, and it sure sounds like the Jerks have had one too many (of something) in the latest Jerk-tastic episode!
Episode 28: EXCLUSIVE! The Jerks Cast in Justice League!
Your favorite Jerks rail against the college football rankings, explain why Derrick Rose and the Philadelphia 76ers might want to hang it up, debunk some Click Bait on Suicide Squad, make their case for level heads among their fellow nerds, and show you why courtesy flushes and this week's comet landing are important to society!
Episode 27: The Jerks Awaken
Star Wars Episode VII has a title, Marky Mark is Steve Austin (not that one), A-Rod is going to Sports Hell, the NFL is at its halfway point, and no, your Beanie Babies do NOT have spiders in them. We're on a mission to civilize. Join us!
Episode 26: This is Jerk-O-Ween
It's a special Halloween edition of Those Two Jerks! Get the Jerks' suggestions for a Halloween movie marathon and find out who lives in Sports Hell. The Jerks also recap the World Series, the beginning of the NBA season, Marvel's HUGE movie announcement, and the "interesting" details of the new Terminator flick. Those Two Jerks–better than getting a trick-or-treat bag full of bridge mix or starlight mints!


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Dog's bodies cannot work as efficiently as it did when it was young. Since the dogs have a shorter lifespan, the ageing process begins early. Though dogs show early signs of discomfort, it often goes unnoticed as some of the pet parents are unaware of it. To ensure that they are happy in their old age owners have to provide balanced nutrition, adequate care, treatment and in some cases accessories like a wheelchair says experts at https://dogordog.com/handicapped-dog-accessories/. Sometimes there are certain conditions like the dysplasia which is an unavoidable even to dogs which have been extremely healthy and may have been awarded medals, Find more how two dogs were honored for heroism. All you can do as a pet owner is to ensure that you provide lots of love and a device like a wheelchair that can help move around.
A dog wheelchair assists your pet in mobility; it can be a dog which needs help after surgery, a senior who can't get around the house or a pet who is handicapped.
Wheelchair design: The design of this product is not very complicated; it has wheels, frame and a strap that has to be attached to the body. The frame is made of durable aluminum, and so you need not worry about the weight or its durability. The product is strong enough to resist the dog's aggression as well as the weather conditions when you decide to take it out. Most of the wheelchairs are easy to fold and can be carried at the back of your car trunk. If you are using it for a puppy, its size can be changed, so you need not worry that you will have to invest in a new one once it becomes a big dog. The wheelchair's length, width and height can be altered to the growing needs of your dog. The most significant plus of this device is that almost all the parts can be replaced easily of broken.
This product has got the approval from veterinarians and assists dogs that have a problem with the leg or hip. It can be useful on dogs which suffer from a wide range of diseases and also be used on dogs which are recovering from surgery and are limited due to it. If your dog is unable to move around and is content on lying around all day you should help it to get on its legs, Instead of allowing it to lie down, you should invest in a dog wheelchair so that it does not have further complications.
● The primary benefit of this product is that it is adjustable and so can be used by dogs irrespective of the size it grows up to. It can also be used by other dogs too.
● The product is manufactured using the lightweight material, and hence it is easy to carry around. The design is such that it can be folded and stacked in your car.
● It is durable and lasts long, and moreover, its parts are replaceable in case of any damage.
● The only drawback is that the cost though affordable is a little expensive.


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Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, and Depreciation
A measure of a company's ability to produce income on its operations in a given year. It is calculated as the company's revenue less its expenses (such as overhead), but including its tax liability, interest paid on debt, and depreciation. It is important to note that EBITD does not account for one-off or otherwise unusual revenues and expenses, only recurring ones. Depreciation is excluded because it is a deduction from profit that does not have to be paid in cash and is thus not useful for determining cash on hand. EBITD represents cash available to pay off creditors in the event of liquidation, and, as such, it is closely watched, especially when the company has little amortization. See also: EBIT.


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School Council Ethos Statement
Newton Flotman Primary School is based on Christian principles which show through in everything we do; the quality of the education we provide, how we treat each other, the way we care for the environment and our concern for the community.
We believe that every Child Matters. That means that every child:
- Deserves to be treated fairly as an individual
- Should be listened to
- Should feel safe
- Deserves the best possible education to meet their needs
- Should have the widest possible range of experiences and opportunities
- Needs to have their success noticed and praised


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Rio de Janeiro is unlike any other city I've ever been to. Whenever I travel, I always try relate a new city to one that I've already been to… But Rio's a little harder to put my finger on. I think I've finally decided that Rio is a cross between New York City and Venice Beach… situated in the middle of a jungle. There's luscious green mountains brushed with fog and a concrete jungle interspersed in between. There's also beautiful blue beaches and lagoons sprinkled in there too.
Although I only had 3 days in Rio, I was able to do everything that I wanted to do: see Cristo Redentor on Corcovado and go hang gliding on Pedra Bonita.
A friend of mine in Rio was gracious enough to let me stay with her and show me around the city during my time there. Thank you so much Laïs! On my first day in the city, we walked around while I got used to the idea that I was – of all the places in the world – in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. I never thought that I would be there. Never. Nor did I ever think that I would be studying Portuguese… Oh, life. You're just full of surprises.
On our walk, I got to see some architecture from centuries past (my favorite!) and had bolinhos de bacalhau for lunch – a Portuguese dish of Norwegian cod with lots of olive oil drizzled on top. After lunch, we took the Corcovado train to the top of Cristo Redentor, the enormous statue of Jesus Christ that overlooks the city of Rio. The panoramic view of was breathtaking. Although it was a bit foggy and rainy, it was still amazing nevertheless.
The next day, I went exploring the city alone since Laïs was busy. Honestly, I felt really safe walking around Rio alone. The transportation system was easy to understand – much easier than New York City – and I took the subway to downtown Rio. It was beautiful. I forget how much European influence there is in Brazil. I took a tour of the Theatro Municipal, a lavish theater in Floriano Plaza built in the early 20th century modeled after the Paris Opera. The architectural style was eclectic with a mix of rococo, art nouveau, art deco, classical, and exotic. I felt like I was in Marseille, Egypt, and the pages of "The Count of Monte Cristo" all at the same time; it was breathtaking. I would love to attend a show there one day…
During my trip to downtown, I also visited the Livraria Cultura, a famous bookstore in the same district. Picture Barnes & Nobles times four. There, I bought a book of Byron's poems written with English on one side with a Portuguese translation on the other. I also briefly saw the National Library (fun fact: it's the largest library in South America and 7th in the world) and later a photography exhibition in the Centro Cultural da Justiça Federal. It was a pretty cultural day trip.
On my very last day in Rio, I crossed something major off of my bucket list: going hang gliding in Rio. The first 2 days that I was there were rainy and grey – it is winter in Brazil after all – so the wind conditions weren't safe for flying. Luckily, according to the flight instructors, my last day had the most perfect weather for hang gliding. I was so lucky. The jump would be from the top of a mountain called Pedra Bonita, and the landing would be on the beaches below. Can I just say that I was FREAKING OUT? I was going to run off the side of a freaking mountain! However, my instructor went through everything so fast that I didn't have time for a second thought. He said we're running off the ramp now... and so I did.
If you ever have the chance, go hang gliding. Specifically in Rio de Janeiro. It was the most exhilarating and crazy thing I've ever done, and the view...The view from above was indescribable… lush mountains, a bustling city below, a lagoon peaking out from behind mount Dois Irmãos, and the most perfectly blue ocean... It was an amazing experience. Way to end my adventures in Brazil, right? I went out with a bang… I flew off a mountain.
Leaving Brazil is bittersweet… obviously I'm ready to go home and to see my family. But at the same time, I've had such a wonderful experience living here for the past month and a half. I gained a new family, new friends, and new experiences. I think I got everything that I wanted from this trip – everything that I value most in life. I think I'm satisfied.
Salvador, Bahia – with it's distinct culture and people – will always have a special place in my heart. I guess I'm part nordestina now. Here, I've gotten to live in a beautiful and completely foreign language: Portuguese. I've been able to do everything from learning samba and capoeira, visiting museums, going clubbing, to experiencing a Brazilian ballet and orchestra. I've gone to the gorgeous beaches and gotten to spend time with some amazing individuals who are going to be my friends for life. I've gotten the chance to make a small impact on the lives of some children here. Lastly, I've learned howbeautiful and complicated the country of Brazil is.
It's weird to think that I'm going back to my normal life now. Well maybe not normal per say… but back to familiarity. Soon, I'll touch down in Houston and get to see my beautiful family. (Hi Donny.) I get to spend a week with them in Texas before leaving for California; we're taking a family vacation along the coast. Then I'm going to UCLA to be a coach for my leadership program. Three weeks in California… one week(ish) in Houston… then moving into my apartment in Austin for fall semester. I'm nomadic, I swear.
Something that I learned during my time in Brazil, among many things, is that the life I want – a life of travel, adventure, and success – is not going to be easy. Working my ass off to achieve my many goals… that's not going to be the problem. It's being away from my family that's the hardest part. It's not being able to take them along with me wherever I go.
I know that it's my life to live and that my parents and brother will support me in whatever I do. That doesn't make it any easier. I guess I'll just have to wait and see what happens. Life has a lot in stores for me, and I'll accept everything that it brings my way with an open mind and willing heart.
For now, thank you for being all that you have been to me, Brazil. I'll see you soon.


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Monday, August 24, 2015
Shiitake and Enoki Mushroom Soup
I've been craving this simple enoki mushroom soup that I had at my favorite Japanese restaurant back home so I've been on this crusade to make my own. While not quite the same, I like the version that I've managed to come up with. It's a simple recipe and although not quite a lunch time bento I've brought it in a thermos for breakfast after a brisk walk to work in the Sydney "winter" (I put that in quotes, it's so far been more like a chilly rainy fall than any winter I've experienced in Texas).
I digress. After a bit of hunting and improvising this is what I ended up with. Let's start with the ingredients. As you can see it's a pretty simple soup: I have 100g of fresh shitake mushroom, 250g enoki mushroom, Dashi broth package, Soy Sauce, Chinese Mi Jiu 米酒 (Since I didn't have Sake or Mirin, but I like this better, less of a sweetness), and salt to taste. Yup that's it!
First I remove the stems from the shiitake caps and slice them thin. I also cut off the end of the enoki mushroom bunch and separate them into small 1/2 inch bunches. I know the conventional wisdom is not to wash mushrooms, but Alton Brown did a good enough job convincing me otherwise besides, they were going into the stock pot for soup so what's the harm.
Next I heat two quarts of water and I disolved 1 packet (6 grams) of dashi granules.
Add 2 tbsp of soy sauce and 2 tbsp of Mi Jiu and bring the broth to a boil.
Once there I lower the heat to a simmer and drop in the mushrooms and cook for about 20 mins. If you like some heat I would suggest adding some white pepper.
Done! Delicious and very simple. Also most stores also carry a Kombu dashi which would be a fine substitution for regular dashi if you want this to be a vegetarian/vegan soup.
Shiitake and Enoki Mushroom soup
100g Fresh Shiitake Mushroom
250g Enoki Mushroom
2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
2 Tbsp Mi Jiu (Chinese cooking wine)
6g Dashi granules (Kombu Dashi for vegan)
64 oz of water
Salt and white pepper to taste
Clean mushrooms, remove stem from Shiitake mushrooms and slice thinly. Cut off base of Enoki Mushroom bunch and pick off small "bunches" about 1/2 inch thick.
Heat water and add Dashi granules. Once disolved add Soy Sauce and Mi Jiu and bring to a slow boil
Turn down to simmer and add Mushrooms. Simmer for 20 mins. Add salt and white pepper to taste.
Monday, August 17, 2015
NIB: What I've been eating in Sydney Pt1
Not In A Box: So it's taken some time but we have steadily been making our way through Sydney's various suburbs (think neighborhoods, not the big expansive suburbs we know of in Texas) and have discovered some neat places to eat along the way. I figure for posterity (and if anyone actually comes to visit) I should keep track of some of these places. I posted about the ramen place but I'll start collecting putting them up here in batches. So this is part one of hopefully many.
Movida, we first visited this place (rather the sister location "Movida next door") on our trip to Melbourne. We were delighted to find out that they had a location in Sydney a short 30 minute walk away from our place. As with most places the restaurant was completely booked (we arrived just as they opened) and we ended up seated quickly at the bar. We had the Sardina (Sardine fillet with Cod Roe and Avruga Caviar), Cecina (air cured wagyu with truffle foam and poached egg), Lengua a la Plancha (Grilled Ox Tongue), and the Pintxo de Pulpo (grilled Galician Style octopus). We shared exactly what you saw and left perfectly satisfied. It was great being able to look in the kitchen and watch everything being prepared. We'll be bringing visitors to check this place out it's a great casual meet up place.
My wife managed to ferret out a few places while I was back in the US for work. Baccomatto Osteria is a great little Italian restaurant, very open and cleanly decorated. Like many places here in Sydney it's easy to miss, it was situated next to a boutique hotel in the quiet neighborhood of Surry Hills, I would have mistaken it for another townhouse had she not been leading the way. We had wagyu beef cheeks, carpaccio, fennel grilled pork neck, bufala mozzarella (made from buffalo milk), a tiramisu. This place was booked solid, they were able to seat us at the bar since we didn't have reservations, ultimately we were lucky enough to be transferred to a table later on, super friendly, nice staff and great food with a lot of attention to detail.
Another find from my wife: Edition coffee roasters, they did a brisk business turning out coffee but java isn't the only thing this place serves up. It's a Japanese Nordic fusion place serving brunch and breakfast. It's located in the Darlinghurst suburb. We shared the Wild boar meatball, Porco Rollo (braised pork with Tamago), and my wife's favorite "Mushroom Pond". The "Pond" was Udon noodle soup with a couple of types of mushroom, mushroom cream in a warm mushroom broth. She almost made me order my own since she was unwilling to share but I convinced her I only wanted a taste.
A coworker of my wife brought in some Chinese bbq pork buns and she declared that we had to go try this place Tim Ho Wan. I didn't know this at the time, but apparently this chain has earned One Michelin star and has earned the title "least expensive Michelin star restaurant". Located upstairs from the Chatswood train station in the food court, this location is pretty newly opened. There was already a line when we got there, but since it was only two of us we were almost immediately shown to a table. The dim sum was fresh and tasty but the call out was the baked bbq pork bun. Usually the pork buns at dim sum are a steamed bun with a sweet pork filling heavy on the bread side. This was very different. It had a crispy/flaky golden slightly sweet exterior with a delicious bbq pork mixture inside. You can see in the picture they came in orders of three and we ordered a second set to take home. (You can't order them to go, but you can order extra and take it home). For dessert I ordered the Taro sago, a lightly sweeten taro dish with tiny tapioca pearls, I surreptitiously ate the whole thing while my wife was distracted by the pork bun.
There's quite a few sushi restaurants here in Sydney most of them have the train that goes around the restaurants. It's efficient they put the sushi, nigri, sashimi, appetizers and desserts on the moving train and you just pick the plate as it drives past you. They color code the plates so the wait staff can quickly come over and tally up your meal. It's an efficient business. Umi is the first one of these places that I've actually enjoyed quite a bit. Their train features some more unique items even Uni/Sea Urchin (my favorite) which is a rarity. The sushi chefs are really friendly and you get a good show and they talk to you. The bottom picture was a picture of the chef making Tamago (Japanese omelette). I managed to snag a video of the process, the guy has definitely mastered the art of making Tamago, he whipped out 6 of them while we sat there and he made it look effortless. If I manage to figure out how to use the movie software I'll post it.
I'll confess when we first arrived I was not super impressed with any of the places we visited. I actually still have a ban on Vietnamese restaurants having tried five of them with complete disappointment. But things are picking up, there's just so many places it takes some looking to find the gems.
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