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Since joining Etone college in 2003, i have held a variety of roles ranging from Teacher and Head of Physical Education, Pastoral Head and currently assistant headteacher. My responsibility incorporates outcomes for pupils, closing the gap of vulnerable groups, setting of baselines, assessment and reporting to parents.I'm motivated to ensure all pupils make necessary progress to attain their dreams. I endeavour to provide all pupils with the opportunity to succeed regardless of their social background or circumstances and i work hard to ensure my colleagues have the knowledge and understanding on how to maximise a pupil's life chances. With this in mind, i have lead staff on developing and then introducing a whole school target setting system following 'life after levels'. I have led and collaborated with a team to develop monitoring of assessment data and supported staff to successfully monitor and intervene with groups of pupils to improve outcomes through regular data review meetings. I have supported and led a range of CPD sessions at department, whole school and senior leadership level. Furthermore, i support middle leaders to introduce strategies to motivate and empower their staff in their role to improve outcomes for all pupils they teach or look after.
Through my leadership i have motivated and inspired the staff at my school to establish new practices and quality assurance processes to address the issue of monitoring of pupils' progress and collaborated with all leaders about assessment, the monitoring and robustness of the data. Rigorous systems now monitor pupils' achievement, so that prompt and effective action is taken to bring about the required improvements.The introduction of appropriate training ensures all leaders are now confident about the accuracy of assessment and the reliability of predictions about the standards of pupils' work. Through my leadership i have encourage Middle Leaders to play an increasingly important role in supporting the development of assessment where they now systematically track the progress of pupils in order to identify those who are at risk of underperforming. These processes have motivated colleagues to review their assessment practices and procedures and they now have the ability to effectively analyse data through consistent tracking systems to monitor pupil outcomes.

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The top of Tobias' hat flapped up and down as he dragged a bag of grain behind him. Arnold and the rest of the townsfolk helped, while Eleanor, too frail to drag anything but herself, came along for moral support.
Legend has it that there was no act too evil, vile, or immoral that Sawbuck Sam Duncan wouldn't have done for a ten dollar bill, hence his infamous nickname. But on top of his killing and thieving, he'd been treating the Gulch like his own personal bank, making withdrawals from the citizenry in exchange for protection…from himself, naturally.
He rode into town with his two lackies, Clovis and Slim. Clovis had a pair of buckteeth, so prominent you didn't know whether to stare at them or use them to open your beer. He manned the reigns of a wagon, ready to pick up Sawbuck's loot.
Slim was an ironic nickname because he was, in fact, very fat. So fat that if horses could talk, his probably would have asked him to skip a meal or two, or seventy-five.
"Everyone stay calm," Tobias whispered.
"I am," Arnold whispered back.
"Good," Tobias said.
"The Mayor usually gets it first," Arnold noted.
"God damn it, Arn."
Sawbuck reached the welcoming party and hopped off his horse, his spurs jangling with each step. The shotgun toting Clovis wasn't far behind. Slim joined his compatriots, and while no one could be sure, historical accounts quote witnesses noting that his horse breathed a sigh of relief.
"Well you didn't make me wait," Sawbuck said as he counted the bags.
"No sir," Tobias said.
"And you brought all ten."
"Yes sir."
"What a surprise," Sawbuck said as he chewed on a toothpick. "You shit brains are finally paying attention. Load it up."
Tobias didn't need to be asked twice. He felt relief but refused to show it. He grabbed a bag and hucked it into the wagon. Arnold and the other townsfolk joined in.
Sawbuck stepped up to Tobias and stuck his finger into a hole in the middle of Tobias' hat.
"That's from when I shot Mayor Finley as I recall," Sawbuck said.
Tobias nodded, forcing the top flap of his hat to bob up and down.
"Pumped him full of lead," Sawbuck said as he pointed to a second hole in the hat. "Just like Mayor Benton."
"Sure enough," Tobias said.
"Oh," Sawbuck said as he lifted the top flap of Tobias' hat up, then let it flop back down. "That must be from when I trampled Mayor Bratton with my horse. Sure was a lot of fun. His oily hide laying in the dirt, hoof prints all over his ass."
Tobias stayed quiet as Sawbuck leaned in to study the latest Mayor's face.
"Can't say he didn't deserve it though," Sawbuck said. "He fucked me over and no one fucks over Sawbuck Sam."
Tobias nodded.
Sawbuck squinted his left eye shut and looked at Tobias with his right. "You'd never fuck me over, would you boy?"
Tobias shook his head. "No sir."
"Good," Sawbuck said as he smacked Tobias in the back so hard he almost knocked him over. "Keep it that way and you'll be wearing that hat a good long time."
"Hey Sawbuck!"
Sawbuck turned around to find Clovis standing in the back of the wagon, holding up a brick.
The outlaw erupted into a rage. He grabbed Tobias by his collar.
"You fucking me, boy?!"
"What?" Tobias asked as he eeked out a chuckle. "No. Didn't you ask for grain and bricks?"
Sawbuck backhanded Tobias across the face, knocking him to the ground.
"I swear I thought you asked for grain AND bricks," Tobias said. "None of my business. I assumed you were building an outhouse or something."
Sawbuck slapped Tobias again.
"Come on, Sawbuck," Tobias said as blood trickled out of his mouth. "Just a big misunderstanding. Didn't you all think he asked for grain and bricks?"
Arnold was nervously shaking as he stepped up. "I thought he asked for grain and bricks."
Sawbuck wasn't up for a discussion. Instead, he pulled his pistol and shot Arnold in the head, then pressed the hot barrel against Tobias' forehead.
"Anyone else think I asked for grain AND bricks?"


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4 Geeks Like You is teaming up with Focus Features to do the screening for A Monster Calls. The screening will be held on December 7th at Regal Battery Park Stadium 11.If you'd like to attend the screening, click HERE.
A Monster Calls hits theaters on December 23, 2016! The film is directed by J. A. Bayona, & written by Patrick Ness. The film stars Sigourney Weaver, Felicity Jones, Toby Kebbell, Lewis MacDougall, & Liam Neeson.
A visually spectacular and unabashedly emotional drama from director J.A. Bayona ("The Impossible"). 12-year-old Conor (Lewis MacDougall) is dealing with far more than other boys his age. His beloved and devoted mother (Felicity Jones) is ill. He has little in common with his imperious grandmother (Sigourney Weaver). His father (Toby Kebbell) has resettled thousands of miles away. But Conor finds a most unlikely ally when the Monster (portrayed by Liam Neeson in performance-capture and voiceover) appears at his bedroom window one night. Ancient, wild, and relentless, the Monster guides Conor on a journey of courage, faith, and truth that powerfully fuses imagination and reality.
Release Date: December 23, 2016
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Director: J. A. Bayon
Cast: Sigourney Weaver, Felicity Jones, Toby Kebbell, Lewis MacDougall, & Liam Neeson


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in questo blog si cercherà di parlare non solo di tees ma anche di accessori in voga al momento ma soprattutto reperibili, in modo che tutti possiate sfoggiare le ultime (si spera d'essere al passo!) novità.
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one of the many already existing blogs about tees! but that's not all, folks.
this blog is supposed to talk not only about tees but also about new and cool accessories you can find and buy, so that anyone can wear the last stuff! ( we hope we are up-to-date!)
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Oviva, a London and Zurich-based digital health company, raised $12m in Series A funding.
Backers included Albion Capital, Eight Roads Ventures, F-Prime Capital Partners, Partech Ventures and Walking Ventures.
The company will use the capital to expand its operations across Europe and further develop its product.
Founded in 2014 and led by Kai Eberhardt, CEO, Oviva provides technology and nutritional treatment programs designed and tested by specialist clinicians and healthcare experts, to increase patients' access to tailored treatments for diet-related conditions such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, and food allergies. Its app allows patients to message their dietitians directly and self-record their food intake, weight, and activity, giving patients personalized support without having to attend regular group sessions or clinical appointments.
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She's our pint size Office Manager with a deluxe size personality. She's up for anything exciting and just came back from a trip to Vegas. But, there's more to Ferwah Rizvi, our Rock star of the Month than just her winning smile! Born in Karachi, Pakistan she is not one to sway away from an adventure. She has ridden on horses, camels and even elephants! Ferwah is a staff and patient favorite and there are endless reasons why.
We were able to catch up to our adventure junkie to find out some interesting things about her!
10 Things You Probably Don't Know About Ferwah
1) For the past 6 summers, I've built houses in Tijuana, Mexico.
2) My experience in Mexico inspired me to establish the NY Agents of Change. (Volunteer group working with Esperanza International Organization)
3) In my youth I enjoyed rides on camels on the beaches of Clifton, Pakistan.
4) I prefer chocolate chip cookies over the finest delicacies.
5) I have a very distinct laugh. (This may be the reason people opt out of watching movies with me)
6) I can karate chop through three wooden blocks with my head…. (not)
7) I'm a total adventure junkie, I've gone skydiving four times, cliff diving, kayaking, and white water rafting, and played intense games of paintball.
8) Although, I do not hesitate to go into the ocean, pool or river, I do not know how to swim.
9) I have difficulty telling left from right but, only when I'm navigating in a car.
10) I get motion sickness from crossing the street.
Ferwah has been with MaxWell Medical from the very beginning and launched most of the initiatives that make our office great! She is now the Office Manager of our newest location at 99 Wall Street.


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Primary elections are Aug. 14
Tuesday, Aug. 14, is the day of Connecticut's Democratic and Republican primary elections, during which Wilton voters registered with one of the two major parties will have the opportunity to vote for their party's 2018 election candidates.
Wilton voters who are registered with a major party, are United States citizens and will be at least 18 years old by Nov. 6 are eligible to vote at their designated polling places from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. the day of the primaries.
Wilton's three polling places — one for each voting district — are:
District 1: Wilton High School, 395 Danbury Road.
District 2: Cider Mill School gym, 240 School Road.
District 3: Middlebrook School cafeteria, 131 School Road.*
A voter look-up service and a map of Wilton's district division can be accessed from WiltonCt.org/departments/voter/voter4.asp.
Connecticut has a closed primary system, which means only registered members of the Democratic and Republican parties may vote in their respective party's primary.
When it's time to vote, voters may only choose one candidate for each office on the ballot. There is no write-in voting at primaries.
Seven candidates — five Republicans and two Democrats — are vying to succeed Democrat Dannel Malloy as governor of Connecticut.
The gubernatorial candidates on the Democratic primary ballot are Ned Lamont and Joe Ganim, while the candidates on the Republican ballot are Mark Boughton, Timothy Herbst, Steve Obsitnik, Bob Stefanowski, and David Stemerman.
Lieutenant governor
Three Republicans and two Democrats are seeking to succeed Democrat Nancy Wyman as Connecticut's lieutenant governor.
Joe Markley, Jayme Stevenson, and Erin Stewart are running to be the Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, while Susan Bysiewicz and Eva Bermudez-Zimmerman are running to be the Democratic candidate.
Four candidates — two Democrats and two Republicans — are seeking Denise Nappier's office as Connecticut's treasurer.
Shawn Wooden and Dita Bhargava will appear on the Democratic primary ballot, while Thad Gray and Art Linares will appear on the Republican ballot.
Attorney general
George Jepsen announced in November 2017 that he would not be seeking reelection as Connecticut's attorney general, and there are now five candidates vying for the seat.
William Tong, Paul Doyle and Chris Mattei are seeking the Democratic nomination for attorney general, while Sue Hatfield and John Shaban are seeking the Republican nomination.
Republicans Kurt Miller and Mark Greenberg are seeking their party's nomination for comptroller. The winner will run against incumbent comptroller, Democrat Kevin Lembo, in the November election.
U.S. senator
Matthew Corey and Dominic Rapini are seeking the Republican nomination for U.S. senator, and the winner will run against incumbent U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, a Democrat,in November.
Probate judge
Doug Stern and Darnell D. Crosland are seeking the Democratic nomination for probate judge of the Norwalk-Wilton district.
Lawrence Cafero is the sole Republican probate judge candidate and therefore will not appear on the Republican primary ballot.
The Norwalk-Wilton probate judge seat is currently held by Republican Anthony DePanfilis, who is not running for re-election.
Absentee ballots were made available in the town clerk's office at town hall July 24. They must be received in the town clerk's office no later than 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 14.
Sample Republican and Democratic primary ballots for Wilton are available on the Registrar of Voters page under the "Departments/Services" tab on the town's website, wiltonct.org.
*Concerned that the hot and humid weather expected to continue next week could adversely affect the health, safety and comfort of election workers and voters, Wilton's registrars of voters have received permission from the secretary of the state to change the District 3 polling place from the un-air conditioned Middlebrook School gym to the air-conditioned Middlebrook School cafeteria. Voters may park in the rear parking lot, enter through the doors under the canopy and turn right after entering to reach the cafeteria.


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Pigasus the Immortal, the Yippie candidate for the US Presidency was arrested on this day in 1968, at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Coinciding with the Yippie Festival of Life, a six day festival, blending of pot and politics into a political grass leaves movement – a cross-fertilisation of the hippie and New Left philosophies. Did I mention Pegasus was a pig?
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The bonfires of Belfast have a raw relevance. Pádraig Ó Meiscill reflects on an annual controversy.
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Sabrina Huck kicks off the debate on Labour and the left with a re-reading of Dutschke, with an introduction by Hilary Wainwright
Border closures and travel restrictions caused by the pandemic have made family reunification difficult for refugees. But, as Luke Butterly reports, these rights have been eroded over a number of years
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Along the banks of the Yamuna River in…
Along the banks of the River in – just a stone's throw from the – is an equally stunning if less-refined place ghat is the place of the washers (Dhobis), and here, day in and day out, they ply their trade, hand washing masses of for visiting tourists and locals alike. The clothing is "washed" in the fetid waters of the Yamuna which, by the time they move through Agra, are but a tar-like sludge. As one Dhobi told me with a smile: "The is dirty, but we use caustic soap – it burns – but it gets clothes clean @indiaphotosociety @dailylifeindia @eddiebauer @pedromcbrideRead More
Day 5 of the #blackandwhitephotochallenge: In 2012,…
Day 5 of the #blackandwhitephotochallenge: In 2012, heading in to #Everest for an attempt on the West Ridge, I awoke early in the village of #Pheriche to take photos. After a while of rambling around through fresh snow and frozen creeks, I stumbled upon this view of #Kangtega and the shoulder of #Thamserku. It took a while to get the right combination of slow shutter for the water without totally losing the sun-accented ridges, but finally it worked.
This image always makes me think of Loren #Eiseley in "Flow of the River": "If there is magic in this planet, it is contained in water… Its substance reaches everywhere; it touches the past and prepares the future: It moves under the poles and wanders thinly in the heights of the air. It can assume forms of exquisite perfection in a snowflake, or strip the living to a single shining bone cast up by the sea." This has been great fun and a good exercise going through files to find the ones that translate well to #blackandwhite. I'd like to pass the torch onward to @davidcmorton, great friend, climbing partner, and one of the more creative people I know. Let's see it, David! #liveyouradventure #blackandwhitechallenge #loreneiseley #waterRead More
"Everything we lost is coming back, and…
"Everything we lost is coming back, and more," said Generose. A resident of #Rulindo District, #Rwanda, she lived through the #genocides (yes, there was more than one in Rwanda) to see her country at peace, with growing prosperity, and, to her amazement, a new #water system going in near her home. Day 1 of the #blackandwhitephotochallenge, this one out of the archives from the Tokyo airport…Thanks @pedromcbride for pulling me into this! #blackandwhitechallengeRead More
The sun may have set on our…
The sun may have set on our #Kilimanjaro climb, but thanks to your generous donations and the hard work of the good people at @charitywater, a new day is dawning for people in the #Sahel region of #Africa. We surpassed our goal of $19,340, and as of this morning, we've collectively raised $20,155, meaning that 575 people will now get access to clean, safe #water. I can't say enough how appreciative I am of all the generosity and support, and how proud I am of our Kilimanjaro team!
In this #timelapse, shot over several hours from Outward Bound School Hut, evening clouds swirl over Mount #Mawenzi, a satellite peak of Kilimanjaro. Camera batteries were kept charged thanks to @voltaicsystems! #charitywater #Tanzania #liveyouradventureRead More
This #Kilimanjaro climb was my sixth on…
This #Kilimanjaro climb was my sixth on the mountain, but first time on the #Rongai Route. An incredible route, few people, and we opted to spend a couple nights acclimating here at #Mawenzi Tarn Camp. Beautiful camp and setting under brilliant stars and the serrated peak of Mawenzi. #liveyouradventure @eddiebauer #water @charitywaterRead More
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Tomorrow morning we begin climbing for #water up #Kilimanjaro. We'll be climbing via a route I've not been on, the #Rongai Route from the north side; it'll be great to see a new side of this beautiful mountain. And, huge thanks to ask so far who have supported our goal of raising $19,340 for @charitywater – as of this writing, we're at $13,761.74! Every penny is going directly to #charitywater and their work in the #Sahel. Onward!Read More
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Missing these two already, not to mention my amazing wife, @wendebvalentine. It gets harder to leave on trips with each passing year, knowing that in my absence irreplaceable moments are passing, never to coke again. But, on the bright side, I'm off on another great fundraising expedition, this time to #Kilimanjaro to raise money for @charitywater with a great team. We're hoping to raise $19,340 for charity:water's #Sahel campaign, which would bring the #Challenge21 total to over $300,000 raised for safe #water and #sanitation. I'll miss Wende and the kids terribly, but console myself, as I reminded them on the way to school this morning, that in the words of George #Mallory in 1921 on #Everest: "Goodnight and great love to you. We see the same stars. " #charitywater #liveyouradventureRead More
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She was voiced by Janice Karman.
In the 1983 series Brittany has dark blonde hair tied up in a ponytail and blue eyes, and her signature color is pink. She is commonly seen wearing a pink skirt with a pink top, cream scarf around her neck, purple tights, cream legwarmers and pink flats. In the 2015 CGI series Brittany has strawberry yellowish blonde hair tied up in a ponytail and blue eyes. wears a pink button up shirt with a cursive B on it, a light pink skirt, black leggings, and pink flats.
Her Story
Brittany was the first one born of the three Chipette triplets in Australia. All of them were orphaned, but it wasn't mentioned in the series. Luckily, they were taken in the care of by an orphaned human girl named Olivia in an orphanage until they were kidnapped by Miss Grudge (the runner of the orphanage) and Eva (another orphan). The night when Olivia was adopted, the Chipettes all escaped to New York where they worked as miserable diner waitresses and lived on the streets until a few years later, they moved to California and eventually hit the big time after working at a restaurant. At times, Brittany has been shown to be impulsive. However, she drives toward any goal she has set with complete determination, stopping just short of ruthlessness. During the series Brittany is depicted as domineering and as somewhat sarcastic and untrustworthy. An example of this is when she dismisses Simon's advice in The Chipmunk Adventure, when he advises them to avoid the easterly route to avoid a hurricane. She believes it to be a trick to slow them down so they'll lose the race. Also, due to her ego, Brittany has been shown to be unable to admit her mistakes. Such as when her balloon is destroyed as a result of being caught in the hurricane. Her sisters demand that she admits her mistake. However as she was trying to admit it, she was unable to say the full sentence, instead changing the subject. However, Brittany is shown to be kind and compassionate such as when she at first refuses to help Eleanor take home a kidnapped baby penguin, but later submits after seeing its deep sadness and longing. Brittany has been shown to be vain about her appearance. In I Love the Chipmunks Valentine, it is shown that several boys wanted to go to the dance with her (although she only wanted Alvin) which means she is seen in boys' eyes as "attractive." Like Alvin, Brittany has always taken on the role as leader of the Chipettes, being lead singer or forward speaker for her sisters. Alvin and Brittany have always shared an on/off relationship, often appearing to hate each other. However, they are known to express romantic feelings towards each other. The common scenario between the two is that at first they appear to be friends, but eventually butt heads, argue over the subject for a period of time (often blowing it out of proportion). Despite how bad things get, the two eventually agree that they care for each other and make up. She is a lot friendlier and polite, making it easier for others to approach her and nicer and has better control over her temper than Alvin does, though it is still a bit shorter than most. She is also shown to have a much better, loving relationship with her sisters, becoming visibly concerned and defensive about them when her manager Ian tried to split them up. Unlike her cartoon version, she was able to apologize when she has judged wrongly. In Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked, her personality is a mixture of what she was like in the 80s and what she was like in Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel. Sometimes, she and Alvin have hard times with each other, but they truly care for and appreciate each other.
- Her last name is Miller in the 80's cartoon, but she does not have a stated last name in Live action/CGI. It was presumed to be Seville because of The Chipettes being adopted by Dave.
- Brittany is very similar to Alvin: They are the leaders of their respective groups, very competitive, enjoy extracurricular activities, often the most outspoken, stubborn, arrogant, selfish and conceited. Their unwise decisions or "spotlight" personalities commonly are the cause of many mishaps and adventures. Despite their selfish interests, they usually come through for their siblings in the end.
- Brittany "hates" green and never really takes the time to realize her younger sister Eleanor wears green. However, Eleanor doesn't seem to be offended by this statement.
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Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine reportedly no longer practices guitar due to a spinal inury that's plagued him for over a decade.
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The musician tells South China Morning Post that he "save[s] it all for the tour" in regard to his playing. In 2014, Mustaine had surgery to "remove a piece of bone next to his spinal cord." This followed a 2002 incident in which he developed "radial neuropathy" after sleeping with his arm in an odd position. (via Metal Injection)
The singer and guitarist says his left arm still gives him trouble, resulting in his avoidance of practice. Apparently, even headbanging is out for Dave.
"The hardest thing was not headbanging—I just do it without thinking. You don't know what it's like to be in my body. There are some days when my left hand can't even play. I don't practice—I save it all for the tour."
Mustaine will be out on the road with Megadeth for much of 2017, first on a summer tour with Meshuggah, Tesseract and Lillake, followed by the Crazy World Tour this fall with Scorpions.
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Many children learn well by memorization, but I've found that most children do better with visual learning. That's why I create so many printable resources for homeschool families to use with their children. Learning can and should be so much more than memorization, questions, answers and tests! While not everyone will visit each of the 50 United States in their lifetime, everyone should know a bit about them. These United States Matching Games incorporates both memorization and visual learning – making US Geography fun!
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The iPhone X, pronounced iPhone 10, includes features such as a faster telephoto lens and an improved flash on the camera. The front-facing camera will provide portrait mode and other features of the outward-facing camera on previous models.
The phone does away with the home button, and will allow users to access the home screen simply by swiping up on the screen. The Touch ID will be replaced with a facial recognition ID system. In addition, the iPhone X will have a two hour increase in battery life over the iPhone 7.
The iPhone X will be priced starting at $999, and will be available for preorder October 27, with shipping beginning on November 3.
The new iPhone 8s are made completely of glass, and are available in three colors, silver, grey, and rose gold.
The entry-level iPhone 8 will start at $699, $50 more than the iPhone 7, but it will have twice the storage, 64 GB. The bigger iPhone 8 Plus, which has a larger display, starts off at $799. Preorders commence this Sunday, and the new devices will be in stores and in customers' hands September 22.
The iPhones come with new features, including the True Tone tech from the iPad, which adjusts for the temperature of the light. Both the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus will support wireless charging.
The camera on the iPhone 8 will use a new sensor and color filter, while the iPhones 8 Plus' two cameras will sport two new sensors, and will be able to artificially alter the lighting of photos.
Phil Schiller, senior vice president of worldwide marketing at Apple, said that the phones are the first "designed for augmented reality."
Apple also introduced the Apple Watch Series 3, a new version of its smartwatch. The new device has a built-in LTE mobile connection that uses the same number as a user's iPhone. It also offers a faster processor and a new Wi-Fi chip that is said to reduce power drain by 85%.
The new watch, available in grey, white, and ceramic, will be available for preorder on September 15, $329 without cellular service, and $399 with.
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2017 MERIT exercise
In 2017, the annual advancement exercise MARS will be replaced by the annual performance evaluation and recognition exercise MERIT.
The HR Department has invited staff members to attend two information meetings "2017 MERIT Public Sessions", the purpose of which is to explain the "general principles of the Merit, Evaluation and Recognition Integrated Toolkit".
The first meeting was held in English on Tuesday, 6 December. The second meeting will be in French on Thursday, 15 December at 10.00, in room 774-R-013 (Prévessin site).
The Staff Association appreciates the HR Department's efforts to inform staff members, especially regarding the changes between the MARS system and the MERIT system.
Nevertheless, we find it useful if we inform you, from our side, taking up the issues we find the most pertinent.
Benchmark jobs and the new salary scale
The HR presentation looks back on the changes that took place on September 2016. These concern, in particular, the placement in a grade and the provisional assignment in a benchmark job. In Echo bulletins No. 254, 252, 248, we have already discussed these changes in detail and will thus not re-enter into the debate on modalities and the possible consequences of these changes. Still, we encourage you to read these articles again.
Nevertheless, it is now essential and urgent to remind you that the benchmark job you have been provisionally assigned to on 1st September 2016 should be discussed with your supervisor during the 2017 MERIT interview. It is important to verify together with your supervisor that the functions, classification and activities of the benchmark job indicated in your MERIT form correspond to your current functions fully or partially. The results of this discussion have to be submitted in writing and must reflect the positions of both parties. If the indicated benchmark job does not correspond, corrective measures should be undertaken as soon as possible and by the end of June 2017 at the latest. Your supervisor and your HRA are the ones who can help you solve this problem. In the face of difficulties, assistance can be requested from the Staff Association as well.
MERIT form
The new MERIT form is available on EDH as of 1st December.
This simplified form contains information on the staff member, their benchmark job (provisional in 2017) and the applicable post or posts, which correspond, more or less, to the specialisations within a benchmark job.
Moreover, the field in which the description of functions and activities were previously defined has been removed and replaced by the assigned benchmark job. However, there are still fields in which activities related to specific functions and roles can be described.
As in MARS, your objectives set for the reference year (here 2016) will be evaluated. However, as a result of this simplification, the option of technical and/or behavioural competencies, which could initially be selected in the MARS form, is no longer offered. Nonetheless, these competencies must appear in your evaluations.
Regarding the "aspects related to health, safety and working conditions", the link to the Safety Form OHS-0-0-3 has been removed. The Staff Association strongly disagrees with this removal because the evaluation of risks the staff is exposed to within the framework of their activities should be included in the exchanges during the MERIT interview.
For the 2017 part, objectives will be fixed (max. 5), including development objectives (max. 2). According to the HR Department, these objectives can only be related to the assigned benchmark job, even though a person can have other functions and roles as well. The Staff Association questions the pertinence of these types of restriction.
Finally, once the form has been filled, the supervisor comments and signs the EDH document, which is approved by the hierarchy (section leader, group leader, etc.) and then signed by the staff member, with or without commentaries.
Performance qualification
The performance qualification is communicated to the staff member at the latest upon the receipt of the payment slip of May (June in 2017). Moreover, a notification letter from the supervisor to supervisee is normally foreseen, although, this still remains to be confirmed.
Concerning the recommended distribution of qualifications, it is understood that the vast majority of staff will receive the qualification "strong" (57-63 %) or "outstanding" (27-33 %). Nevertheless, a few of us will receive the qualification "fair" (6-12 %), or even "insufficient" (0-1 %). This distribution must imperatively be made at the CERN-wide level, or even at a departmental level. This means that the departments cannot and must not, in any case, echo this distribution at the level of groups, sections and other small units. In fact, that would be unfair!
Documentation, information, training
The Staff Association will keep you informed and can answer your questions – it is a part of our role.
However, for further information, we encourage you to attend the HR meeting on 15 December, ask your supervisors and your HRA questions, consult the MERIT FAQs and Admin e-guide and follow the e-learning training "Performance Management": https://espace.cern.ch/support-e-learning/performance-management.
Stay informed, strive to understand the impact the latest Five-yearly review can have on your career and take charge of your future at CERN!


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A pair of Canadians took down the biggest scores during Monday's PokerStars Spring Championship of Online Poker action as 10 players grabbed titles. For the second time in two weeks, Andrew 'ClockWyze' Pantling stood tall at the conclusion of a high stakes Pot Limit Omaha event. The Canadian beat out 166 other entries in Event #97 High ($5,200 Six Max PLO 2nd Chance PLO Main Event) to win $169,239. Finland's 'zumbapoker' danced their way to a runner-up finish and $128,814 while Noah 'Exclusive' Boeken finished third for $98,045. On May 13, Pantling won the World Poker Tour Online Event #22 ($10,300 PLO High Roller) for $302,287.20. The other Canadian who wound up on sitting pretty inside the winner's circle was Troy Quenneville. Outlasting the rest of the 1,088-entry field in Event #95 High ($1,050 NLHE PKO Sunday Warm-Up SE) earned Quenneville $76,478.29 and he added another $65,487.21 from collected bounties. Brazil's Felipe 'Lipe piv' Boianovsky finished in second-place and pocketed $76,477.80 from the prize pool and an additional $32,421.88 from bounties. 'langace66' earned $46,280.14 and another collected $14,604.49 worth of bounties before busting in third place. Croatian player 'ThoNapalm' pocketed $73,388.05 after coming out on top of Event #94 High ($530 NLHE). Dante 'dantegoya' Goya finished in the runner-up position and added $52,313.19 to their bankroll. Third-place went to 'gumbo1' for $37,290.66. Russian 'WTFOMFGOAO' picked up a victory in Event #100 High ($530 5-Card NLO8 Six Max Turbo) for a $24,926.53 payday. Finishing one spot behind them gave 'at0216' an $18,531.90 score while 'CaptainBirth' earned $13,777.84 as the third-place finisher. The #1-ranked player in Uruguay, Brian 'kofi89' Kaufman was one of the other six Event #winners on Monday with his victory in Event #100 Medium ($55 5-Card NLO8 Six Max Turbo) joining 'liz_a912' (Event #94-L), 'kotyara1089' (Event #94-M), 'JamessCavs' (Event #95-L), 'lkk3de' (Event #95-M), and 'cwaniak77' (Event #100-L). Event #94-H: $530 NLHE Entries: 891 Prize pool: $445,500 ThoNapalm - $73,388.05 dantegoyaF - $52,313.19 gumbo1 - $37,290.66 DIGITEAM - $26,582.09 rybn1k - $18,948.62 Skammes - $13,507.24 MASUR0N1KE - $9,628.45 PKaiser - $6,863.50 calculer_ = $4,892.52 Event #95-H: $1,050 NLHE PKO Sunday Warm-Up SE Entries: 1,088 Prize pool: $1,088,000 Troy 'teckidtq' Quenneville - $76,478.29 + $65,487.21 Felipe 'Lipe piv' Boianovsky - $76,477.80 + $32,421.88 langace66 - $46,280.14 + $14,604.49 StingsHUH - $33,403.93 + $4,519.53 Daghemuneguu - $24,110.13 + $16,250.00 wisopekeno - $17,402.12 + $687.50 Muka82 - $12,560.47 + $8,609.38 14alonso14 - $9,065.86 + $8,568.36 Faaaarst - $7,238.51 + $1,000.00 Event #97-H: $5,200 Six Max PLO 2nd Chance PLO Main Event Entries: 167 Prize pool: $835,000 Andrew 'ClockWyze' Pantling - $169,239 zumbapoker - $128,814 Noah 'Exclusive' Boeken - $98,045 Chun Lei 'SamRostan' Zhou - $74,625 krakukra - $56,800 Argentin_GOd - $43,232 Event #100-H: $530 5-Card NLO8 Six Max Turbo Entries: 258 Prize pool: $129,000 WTFOMFGOAO - $24,926.53 at0216 - $18,531.90 CaptainBirth - $13,777.84 Juicy_J_93 - $10,243.34 1bloodflood - $7,615.57 Neonic - $5,661.91 Scandiuzzi_1 - $4,577.50
Mike Watson entered Saturday holding the chip lead in two PokerStars Spring Championship of Online Poker events. He won one event to become just the 10th player with five SCOOP titles and finished runner-up in the other to miss out on becoming the third player with six titles. Watson earned his fifth title in Event #66 High ($2,100 NLHE) by beating out 198 other entries to win $80,642.40. Runner-up 'hotmark777' earned $62,088.88 while Russian 'Black88' added $47,804 to their bankroll for coming in third place. Watson then lost out a heads-up duel with Noah 'Exclusive' Boeken in Event #65 High ($1,050 8-Game). Boeken topped the 193-runner field to win $38,494.94 and the second SCOOP title of his career. Watson had to settle for $29,098.08. Germany's 'nilsef' picked up a $21,995.18 payday for finishing third. Former #1-ranked Joao 'IneedMassari' Simao added a second SCOOP title to his impressive resume by winning Event #71 High ($1,050 Six Max Turbo NLO8). Simao worked his way through 193 other competitors to earn first place prize money of $38,694.35. His final victim, 'Pardosh' won $29,248.85 while 'rompsa' ended up in third place for $22,109.15. The six other players who won SCOOP events on Saturday included 'King Rednax' (Event #65-L), 's3c3_1978' (Event #65-M), 'whufcmk' (Event #66-L), 'tutuca1987' (Event #66-M), Kami 'drkamikaze1' Chisholm (Event #71-L), 'DaCus3' (Event #71-M). Event #65-H: $1,050 8-Game Entries: 193 Prize pool: $193,000 Noah 'Exclusive' Boeken - $38,494.94 Mike 'SirWatts' Watson - $29,098.08 nilsef - $21,995.18 Kelvin_FP:AR - $16,626.10 Gjeddekongen - $12,567.63 Nor-Wiking - $9,499.84 Event #66-H: $2,100 NLHE Entries: 199 Prize pool: $400,000 Mike 'SirWatts' Watson - $80,642.40 hotmark777 - $62,088.88 Black88 - $47,804.00 nofingclue11 - $36,805.64 1_conor_b_1 - $28,337.72 MarToMchat - $21,818.00 XMorphineX - $16,798.32 IgorKarkarof - $12,933.48 Event #71-H: $1,050 Six Max Turbo NLO8 Entries: 194 Prize pool: $194,000 Joao 'IneedMassari' Simao - $38,694.35 Pardosh - $29,248.85 rompsa - $22,109.15 BigTreeStump - $16,712.24 Us_Alex - $12,632.75 IAmSoSo - $9,549.06
The Dutch poker community is one with legacy. Steven 'SvZff' van Zadelhoff won the 2017 WCOOP Main Event and carried on the tradition of online success built by Noah Boeken and PokerStars team pro Lex Veldhuis. The new generation is talented and the evidence is proved by the current top-10 online rankings of players from the Netherlands. Leading the charge is 'etxnl01,' who is ranked #121 in the world. 'Etxnl01' started their year off the right way by winning the Sunday 500 on PokerStars. The gold medal came with $31,861 and a career-best 413.52. The #1 Dutch player is approaching $1 million in earnings. The breadth of that total comes from a 2016 SCOOP victory and 2017 WCOOP title. 'ikkedus' is the second member of the podium and the only other member of the Netherlands with at least 4,000 PLB points. Thanks to a third-place run in the PokerStars Sunday High Roller, 'ikkedus' is at an all-time in the worldwide rankings. The finish came with a mammoth 772.81 points along with $195,130. Standing tall with $2.3 million in earnings and third in the rankings is 'mzzl83.' This player finished victorious in the Mini Sunday Million on September 24 for $23,134 and 323.25. The 'godfatti' of Dutch poker is Tommie 'TommieJ' Janssen. Near the end of 2017, Janssen crossed over the $4 million mark in earnings. Janssen's volume in the last few months is focused on non-traditional sites and he remains consistent with his results. Second in the 'Tom' rankings and fifth overall is 'Tom_Poker_NL.' This Tom is also at an all-time for rankings of 364th. 'Tom_Poker_NL' is closing in on $300,000 in earnings and will cross the barrier by the end of the month. The master of the Netherlands is 'Maestro27.' Registered on PocketFives as 'Gerritss' on PokerStars, 'Maestro27' is the recipient of over $2.5 million in winnings on the world's #1 online poker client. 'Gerritss' is a name frequently seen on the Six Max Hyper Turbo leaderboards including three wins in November 2017. Similar to Tommie Janssen, Ozenc 'ozenc' Demir plays on sites out of the beaten path. Demir is winning at a high clip and the 2011 SCOOP Champion is up to $3.5 million in lifetime cashes. Former PocketFives worldwide top-10 member 'busto_soon' is a long way from being belly up. The three-time Triple Crown winner is #44 all-time in earnings with $6.497 million accumulated. Only two full years ago, 'busto_soon' won the Sunday Million for their largest score. 'CocktailIsland' and 'holyguacmole' are the #9 and #10 ranked players in the Netherlands and a few points shy of moving over 2,000. Netherlands Online Poker Rankings Top 10 RANK PLAYER POINTS 1 etxnl01 4,492.70 2 ikkedus 4,060.99 3 mzzl83 3,609.09 4 TommieJ 3,563.25 5 Tom_Poker_NL 3,250.73 6 Maestro27 2,921.89 7 ozenc 2,379.03 8 busto_soon 2,083.29 9 CocktailIsland 1,958.84 10 holyguacmole 1,902.66


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A classic Pan-Asian restaurant with surreal interiors and exteriors, where you can go on an exotic dinner escape with bae. Koregaon Park's Malaka Spice is the place where you need to be. So make sure you plan a perfect romantic meal with your partner at Malaka Spice this weekend. A candlelight dinner under the lanterns or an under the roof well-lit setting, this spot should be high on your list. Order some delish Pan-Asian food and enjoy their service. Everything about Malaka Spice is magical and satisfying. The quantity and quality of food are nice, the staff is extremely polite and welcoming which adds up to the restaurant. Malaka Spice has a very interesting story behind its establishment. A couple decided to start a new venture - Praful who quit his job of investment banker and Cheeru his wife as a chef. They traveled extensively to the SouthEast Asia and picked up the best recipes from every almost all the regions and tossed them together to make brilliant unique cuisines. Their perfect dishes and heavenly settings await you at Malaka Spice, so hurry!
Date Destination: Treat Your Bae To A Scrumptious Asian Meal At Malaka Spice In Koregaon Park
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I have been a fan of Mia Tui bags since Eliza was a baby and soon replaced my bulky changing bag for the stylish yet practical Sofia bag. Mia Tui pride themselves on bags that have a place for everything, so there is no rooting around trying to find your keys, phone or wallet when you are out. Most of the bags also come with their own accessory bags, so you can nip out to lunch with your clutch bag, or… Continue Reading "Maya Backpack from Mia Tui – Review"
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We are always out and about having adventures but one thing has become apparent – we never seem to have enough storage space for food, changes of clothes, the camera and baby care stuff we need. Hubby's old rucksack which has been at the centre point of family life for 14 years has finally had enough and has gone to the big bag in the sky, so it was time to find a practical new bag for hubby to use.… Continue Reading "Baby Mule Changing Bag Review"
Changing Bag Envy
I have been lusting after a Pink Lining bag since my best friend Leann had one when she had one for Bethany, then another with Lily, oh and another one with Henry but I never got around to actually owning one as I had perfectly good one that came with my pram, so hubby said! I tried hinting to hubby that I wanted one, to no avail and now that Sebby is one did I really need a new changing… Continue Reading "Changing Bag Envy"
Barbie and the World's First Ever Colour Changing Handbag
For the first time ever, state-of-the-art-colour-change technology will light up the UK as the team from Barbie unveil the hottest accessory this autumn, which has been selected by Hamley's as one of their Top 10 Toys for Christmas 2014. The Barbie & Me Colour-Change Glam Bag magically changes colour to match any outfit by simply holding the bag against any item of clothing and pressing the button to match over 100 different shades. The bag also comes with lots of… Continue Reading "Barbie and the World's First Ever Colour Changing Handbag"
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Owls are still very much a craze in our house and we have just decorated Eliza's room with a woodland theme complete with Owl wall stickers and cushions. When asked what bag she wanted for school she announced she wanted an Owl Backpack, so the search began for the perfect one. I was introduced to Central Crafts and immediately found the perfect bag – in fact I want a larger one for myself! The colourful Ragworks Owl Backpack is very… Continue Reading "Ragworks Owl Backpack Review"


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This weekend we had our youth group over at our house. We did all the things we would normally do at youth group. Silly game. Snacks. Coffee, too. Prayer and Bible study.
Right before our Bible study and prayer, I put a gift bag on the table where we were all gathered. It was a red, shiny Christmas bag Santa brought Nathan last year. I told the group that everyone was responsible for giving everyone else a gift when we got together.
"I didn't know about that," someone said, nervously. Someone wondered if there was a price limit.
I assured them that this gift was, actually, priceless.
All they had to do was put their phones in the bag. By so doing, we promised each other that every time we meet we would give each other the gift of our undivided attention.
I'm writing this today because I want to remember how shocked I was at how easy it played out. No one complained or refused or came up with their best excuse why they couldn't. All the phones were in the bag in a matter of seconds.
And we had a great study.
Give it a shot, in youth ministry or anywhere else you might be around people.
Stay blessed…john


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Battery Park, a sports bar, will open soon in the Financial District, reports Boston Restaurant Talk. Battery Park will offer New American food: if its anything like what's on offer at sister restaurant Mad River Tavern in Amesbury, get ready for buffalo chicken rangoon and personal pan pizzas. The real lure here is the patio: 110 seats just a few blocks from Post Office Square. Battery Park is set to open at the end of February.
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Accident With a Truck: You Against The Trucking Industry
You may be feeling alone after your truck accident
Recent truck accident may have been the result of unsafe passing
Truck accidents can be caused by a variety of factors. Driver fatigue, speeding, aggressive driving, equipment failures and unsafe passing can all lead to serious accidents. A recent truck accident in a nearby state appears to have been caused by unsafe passing on the part of a truck driver.
2 people injured in recent truck accident
A truck accident sent two people to the hospital early this morning. The accident occurred around 2 a.m. in a town about an hour and 20 minutes from Lincoln. According to one report, a truck rear-ended another tractor-trailer as one of the drivers began to slow down, causing the rear truck to jackknife.


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Flying On The Swings
I remember the hot summer nights as pre-teen, waiting for my Dad to get home from work so that we could go to the Fair and ride the rides. The one I was hanging out to ride, were the swings. I love flying around in the wind.
I remember the rows of paper tickets that we'd count out diligently to make sure we got as many rides as possible. The outdoor country concerts, connecting with classmates during summer vacation and making memories throughout the warm summer nights.
The pinnacle of fun, living in the moment.
As I fast forward now as a Life Coach, I often coach with incredibly successful and driven women who have a common thread is wanting to feel alive, radiant and in alignment. There are seasons when we work hard at motherhood, careers or changes in our lives, to then come to a cross-roads where things have to change.
When I started to explore my own journey with detoxing from the burnout of building my business and motherhood, the one thing which 'hit me over the head' was how little fun I was having.
I ask it often of my life coaching clients 'when was the last time you had fun?' -or- 'what brings you joy?'
When we are searching for balance in our lives, we often try and find it outside of ourselves. Buying programs, attending workshops, and getting reeled in with the next 'thing' to get our lives on track.
I think it's much simpler than that, I actually think it comes back to realising that you're more than just one thing. You're more then being a mom or a business owner or a career. And I think that tipping point, the missing link in so many people's burnout stories — is — FUN.
It has been the #1 thing which has helped me in my detox from burnout. So I invite you to reflect upon FUN in your life. To ask yourself: When was the last time did you truly had FUN?
What are some of the ways in which you can invite more fun into your life?
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Improved sales push Purity out of the red
Consolidated Bakeries Managing Director Anthony Chang.
A 14 per cent growth in revenue for Consolidated Bakeries Jamaica has improved bottom-line results for the bread and pastry maker which has been enduring year-over-year declines in profit and later a loss of $14.2 million.
The company, which trades as Purity Bakery, posted a profit of $338,576 for its third quarter ended September 30, 2018, having slipped into the red a year earlier.
Purity associated the growth to improved marketing strategies which brought up sales to $223.9 million over last year's $195.6 million; in addition to a $407,583 increase in other income.
Concurrently, the company slightly increased its selling and distribution expenses during the review quarter, spending $34. 9 million or 6 per cent more than it did in the comparative period. Administrative expenses also increased up from $40 million in the corresponding quarter of 2017 to $44 million in the review period.
Also during the period, the bakery forked out $2.78 million on finance costs, three times the amount of $838,000 it did in the comparative period.
Consolidated Bakeries, widely known for the Purity and Miss Birdie brands, is expanding their factory and building a new warehouse at their plant on Red Hills Road, through an estimated $20 million project.
This move, which commenced in the second quarter of 2017, is part of plans to increase the productivity of the factory and improve its efficiency.
At its Annual General Meeting last year, Purity's Managing Director, Anthony Chang implored shareholders to try the butterfly biscuits in a munch-sized grab 'n' go pack, as part of a series of new products to be brought to market in 2018 from which Purity was looking for organic growth.
Before that, Purity shifted focus on strengthening its positions and building sustainable growth, which were substantiated by increases in net profit for 2013 over 2012 and 2014 over 2013 respectively.
Purity closed the September quarter with cash and cash equivalents of the company of $52.8 million, more than doubling the $23.4 million posted in 2017. Total assets of the company also moved up to $955.5 million above 2017's $715.4 million.
Earnings per share of the company moved up to $0.002 from losses of $0.06.
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As part of week 8 in our narrative project, We watched Them!, a 1950's American sci-fi/ horror film directed by Gordon Douglas, although not being considered a B-movie because of the expensive special effects, it is still a retro- film dealing with problems of that time.
Them! commences when a police patrol finds a girl wandering in the deserts of New Mexico, They decide to investigate, this leads them to a trailer van, where the girl's parents disappeared and the trailer almost destroyed. With many belongings touched, but only sugar being taken the policemen look puzzled. After investigating the area the only clue of the crime they can find is a lone print which is sent to the FBI in Washignton.
The FBi also looking confused only can assign one man for the job , and he is the Dr. Medford (Edmund Gwenn) and his daughter and assistant Dr. Pat Medford (Joan Weldon). The doctor easily identifies the print as belonging to a type of desert ant.
In order to find out more about the case he travels to New Mexico, later he discovers that this same species of ants had been mutated due to being exposed to chemicals from the atomic bombs dropped in New Mexico, 9 years ago in 1945.
Knowing a lot about this species of ants, Dr. Medford with the help of Police Sgt. Ben Peterson (James Whitmore) , FBI Agent Robert Graham (James Arness), they are able to destroy the ants nest, however not in time to destroy two queen ants which are the true menace.
The two Queen Ants escape, one boards a ship and after killing all the crew, the ship is sunk and the ant dies. The other flies all the way to Los Angeles, where a father and his two children face them, the father is killed and the two children disappear.
In order to find if they are still alive Dr. Medford, Police Sgt. Peterson and Agent Robert Graham, with the support of the army, set a searching team to find the two children.
When the two boys are found, also the ants nest is found, and quickly destroyed, annihilating all the ants and saving the world from this menace.
Them! is a Sci-fi monster film, that firstly uses the atomic bomb subject to spread terror among the audience. Being used as the main cause for the mutation of the ants.
In terms of acting, being a 1950's film the acting was really convincing, and not spoiled by any cheesy moments of low-budget acting.
Not being a B-movie, the budget used in the film wasn't as low, so it helped to create astonishing set designs, completely destructible, and featuring outstanding props of the giant ants, which despite being seen as models, created a really convincing approach to the specimen.
The high budgeted special effects were amusing, creating big scale explosions flamethrower scenes, as well as compositing real live footage with the prop acting.
As Dave Kehr from the Chicago Reader wrote in his review, 'Decently budgeted and atmospheric, it's a sober accomplishment in a cycle that would quickly turn to self-parody.', indeed, the convicing acting, the wonderful set design and the high budgeted yet spectacular for that time special effects created a incredible atmosphere in the all film, and distinguishing the film Them!, from the later not so successful genre imitations that were yet to come.
Them! is a delight of that time, and as Dennis Schwartz from the Ozus' World Movie Reviews would state in his review 'One of the better sci-fi'ers to emerge from the 1950s', no only because it was decently budgeted, but also because it had a really interesting script, which ignite this type Sci-fi genre, and was target for many imitations.


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I am sure he is annoyed that we don't let him see her because we aren't supposed to...but does he really think that if he is short with me and sounds annoyed I am going to keep answering his calls? Last time he called I finally told him that I was eight and a half months pregnant and he didn't even ask "how does Lizzy like the new baby?"....nothing.
I have a bad attitude when people start treating me like crap. What would make them think that would help talk me into letting them see her when this is over? I have a feeling that the bed they are making for themselves is not going to include any contact ever with Lizzy.


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We went behind the scenes to bring you exclusive footage of the making of Nollywood celebrity actress and TV personality Monalisa Chinda's new talk show "You & I with Monalisa". She talks about the idea behind the show, direction and what it aims to achieve. Our crew had a chat with the producer, camera crew, creative director, stylist and a couple of celebrity guests on the show.
You & I with Monalisa is an unconventional show created to address pressing and trending social issues in the most refreshing perspectives. Hosted by Monalisa Chinda, she brings on guests who tackle and air their views on diverse topics.
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Express Yourself with Microsoft Aventura x Miami Fashion Film Festival
Express yourself with Microsoft Aventura and the Miami Fashion Film Festival on Thursday, September 23, 2016, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. We invite you to experiment with "emoji creation" to express yourself to the world as well as meet with the Microsoft team for creative inspiration. Come out and join celebrity hosts and social media mavens Wendell Lissimore, Eugena Washington and Dorion Renaud for this animated Microsoft experience. Two (2) lucky event goers will be selected by our celeb hosts to receive two (2) Complimentary General Admission tickets to attend the 4th Annual Miami Fashion Film Festival screenings and admission to the Awards & Closing Reception.
Offering a close and colorful look at the creative and fast-paced world of the fashion industry, the 4th Annual Miami Fashion Film Festival (MIAFFF) celebrates the films and filmmakers that creatively examine the art, culture, and business of fashion, both locally and internationally.
Bringing attention to the historical interdependence between art and fashion and its influences, MIAFFF adds to the "fashion is art" narrative with local and international films that highlight fashion design through graphics, sound, and motion, in real and digitally imagined environments as well as revealing documentaries that delve into the designer psyche and craft.
Included are designer brands and experimental shorts, fashion-in-film classics as well as the style-filled movies that have inspired our love of fashion.
Attractive to film, fashion and art enthusiasts, who also recognize fashion as a form of artistic and cultural expression, fashion design is further explored through exhibits, workshops, and talks with local fashion creatives using design, film and photography to expand the dialogue at the intersection of art and fashion.
Programming also aims to engage the community in conversation to explore the opportunities and challenges women, youth, and professionals face within the industry globally.
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How Is TB
Detected At Present?
Sputum, or as it is also known phlegm, is a mucus coughed up from the lungs when diseased. At present the most commonly used test for TB involves collecting a sputum sample, smearing it on a glass slide and examining it in the microscope to look for the TB bacteria. In order to see the bacteria special coloured stains are applied. However, the staining method used was developed over 100 years ago, has many steps and can miss up to 80% of cases.
Alternative methods look for specific genes/DNA associated with TB. Some of these approaches can also identify drug-resistant TB. However, while the methods are more sensitive than sputum tests they are also much more expensive.
The methods require centralised laboratory facilities and highly trained staff. Being able to detect in clinic would offer more rapid results and drug-resistance information will guide appropriate treatment.
ARREST-TB plans to deliver low-cost, portable and easy-to-use tests for TB presence and drug-resistance.
What Is The Motivation For Arrest-TB?
TB is the most lethal infectious disease and it is difficult to detect. TB is primarily a lung disease caused by a specific bacterium (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) with symptoms like chest pain, a bad cough, fatigue and fever among others.
What Is Antibiotic Resistance?
Bacteria develop strategies to prevent antibiotics from killing them. This is known as antibiotic resistance and is considered to be a major threat to human health as any simple infections and standard medical procedures will become potentially deadly again without the ability to use antibiotics.


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The third edition of the Montreal RibFest will take place this weekend in Pierrefonds.
This event will be held outdoors at Pierrefonds-Roxboro Borough Hall from Friday to Sunday, Aug. 18-20.
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The borough hall is located at 13665 Pierrefonds Blvd., across the street from Pierrefonds Comprehensive High School.
The RibFest begins Friday, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
It continues Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The final day is Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The event will also serve as a fundraiser for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Island.
About 35,000 people are expected to attend the three-day event, said event manager Linda Sheehan.
"We have six professional ribbers who are coming with their rib trucks," Sheehan said. "We also have other food vendors like the Poutine Factory, Twisted Tatters and BeaverTails. So there is lots to eat."
Food is eaten on site and it is a "cash-only" event, Sheehan said.
"We also have a marketplace for vendors and a 'kids zone' and lot of other kiosks as well," she said.
There will be live-music playing throughout the weekend.
"We have a lot of great bands, and they are all playing for free to help with our fundraiser," Sheehan said.
Although the event has an alcohol permit, Sheehan noted the RibFest is a "family event."
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Velvet Buzzsaw: Arthouse Or Horror?
Should You Critique Velvet Buzzsaw?
Velvet Buzzsaw has the potentially review warping distinction of being a movie starring a critic as a major character. And, as a critic myself, I feel as though any statements I make regarding the film reflects on me more than most movies. Velvet Buzzsaw, though perhaps not as thoroughly as one might hope, explores the nature of critics to art, of artists to art, and of the commodification of art, artists, and pain.
And this level of commentary is the only reason this film is elevated from its position as an otherwise by-the-book horror movie. Velvet Buzzsaw is basically a supernatural slasher film in style and construct. A slow burn of character introductions, some threat coming into their lives, and then the systematic murder of characters—each of them having some foible or flaw that is somewhat ironically represented in the way they die. With the distinction of, in this case, nearly every death is a moment of them becoming part of a piece of art.
Velvet Buzzsaw Has Some Gimmicks To Its Horror
And that's the thing that makes it a good slasher film, even if that's mostly all it is. The kills are creative. The deaths brutal but in a way that's inventive. I've certainly seen most of this done in one place or another, but never all in the same film. Haunted paintings that melt and warp and shift have been explored previously in, notably, Layers of Fear, but it's still a dynamic way to go about it. I'm especially fond—because it made me audibly react—of the final kill from which the movie draws its title.
That said, I'm less impressed by the set-up for each kill. That's where it becomes all-together a little derivative and normal—which is worse in a movie that talks about being novel and new with art. Characters become isolated, trapped, and then disposed of violently. The sadistic nature of the kills is somewhat justified by the origin of the curse, but it's still odd the level of taunting and torture that happens before each kill. But that could be a nitpick, and efficient kills are not what you signed up for when watching a horror movie. However, that does not excuse a creepy doll and a cat jump scare. In 2019, that's lazy tension management.
Velvet Buzzsaw Is Recognizably A Horror Movie
But, again, I did say that it was a good enough movie, and I mean that. Every time I see Jake Gyllenhaal in anything, I'm always impressed by his skill as an actor. He has a unique energy that while not suited to all roles, the ones he does do show off his distinct energy. It's all too easy to write critic characters as blanket evil, or just gnarly nasty people—considering most artists have been attacked by a critic at least once—but I found his character to be sympathetic, if not necessarily a person around which I'd personally want to spend time.
The Actors Make Velvet Buzzsaw As Good As It Is
Most of the cast is that way, especially the older actors. Rene Russo's final scenes get across a world-weariness that is palpable. John Malkovich has a small part, but there's a lot to the character in those scenes. Some sideline parts do act in odd or strange ways, but that also might simply be an aspect of highbrow pretentious affectations—which makes narrative sense.
I can't decide which way I swing on this. Is it a high-concept commentary movie dragged down by too many horror clichés and a detrimental commitment to formula or is a middle-of-the-road horror movie elevated by centering the horror in a flavorful setting and commentating on—while niche and perhaps unrelatable to most of its audience—an industry that treats humans and creativity as a commodity?
Velvet Buzzsaw Wants To Say A Lot With Its Story
Certainly it achieved something, as it made me think about my own place within art and how I treat art and its creators. The way gore happens might be antithetical to making the film serious enough for that message—but there is something so tangible and believable to how a corpse put in modern art wouldn't be noticed as such right away. The inherent discussions within the plot might be good enough to overcome shortcomings and may indeed make it worth watching for fans of art criticism but will be just more standard violent fare for horror fans.
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Super battlesBy Benalla Ensign
While passionate discussions have raged over equality between the manufacturers in the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship, one driver is methodically going about the business of defending his title.
Lachlan Mansell looks at the form guide for the Winton SuperSprint.
The introduction of Ford's Mustang into the Supercars Championship has ignited one of the most fiery and vicious debates about parity in the category for more than a decade.
The arguments began when Mustangs dominated the opening two events on the calendar at Adelaide and the Australian Grand Prix, and Supercars responded by conducting analysis on the centre of gravity of the Mustang, along with the Holden ZB Commodore and Nissan Altima, and also evaluating the aerodynamic packages of all three vehicles.
Adjustments were made to the centre of gravity of both the Ford and Holden in time for the third event at Tasmania's Symmons Plains circuit; the Mustangs also received an aero tweak just before the Perth night races.
The on-the-run adjustments may have triggered emotional reactions from team owners and race fans, but through all the controversy, one thing has remained constant: defending champion Scott McLaughlin and his Shell V-Power Mustang have maintained their status as the most formidable combination in the field.
Heading to Winton, McLaughlin had won eight of the 12 races, and finished second in two others. Apart from a retirement in one of the Grand Prix races due to an unusual and embarrassing tangle with Cameron Waters on his way to the starting grid, McLauglin's worst result has been fourth – he holds a commanding 142-point advantage over his teammate Fabian Coulthard in the standings.
If anything, the parity arguments have simply had the effect of firing McLaughlin up, the Kiwi saying he was becoming frustrated.
''I've seen how hard everyone's worked as soon as this (Mustang) thing was announced," McLaughlin said.
"They worked bloody hard on building the car from the computer screen to what it is now."
When McLaughlin hasn't finished on top, Coulthard has often been there to pick up the pieces, scoring victories at Phillip Island and Perth. The other drivers to win races have been Shane Van Gisbergen (Tasmania) and Chaz Mostert (who capitalised on the McLaughlin/Waters incident at the Grand Prix). They are third and fifth in the standings, split by David Reynolds who has had a consistent, if not spectacular season, in his Penrite Commodore.
With seven titles under his belt, Jamie Whincup should never be discounted from challenging at the sharpest end of the field, but it has been a less-than-ideal season for the Red Bull Holden Racing Team driver so far. One of the major technical pre-season changes – a ban on twin-spring dampers – seems to have affected Whincup and his team more than others, and a difficult round at Phillip Island cost him bulk points to his main rivals.
An interesting sub-plot has been the battle between the drivers who have changed teams for this season; Mark Winterbottom left his long-time seat at Tickford to drive a Commodore for the single-car Team 18 operation, in what turned out to be a straight swap with Lee Holdsworth.
So far, Winterbottom is narrowly ahead, having taken a pole at Symmons Plains, but Holdsworth edged closer with a pair of top-10 race results in Perth.
Another driver who changed teams is Richie Stanaway, the highly-rated New Zealander leaving Tickford after a tough rookie season and moving to Garry Rogers Motorsport. So far, Stanaway's results have not matched the potential demonstrated by his stellar overseas results or wet-weather performances in the Supercars endurance races of 2017.
Winton is a circuit that often throws up surprise results – last year Rick Kelly took his Nissan to victory lane, while in 2016 Tim Slade won both races.
Indeed, Slade and his Brad Jones Racing teammate Nick Percat have been in solid form this season, and it would not be a surprise to see one of the drivers from the Albury team on the podium.
With its numerous direction changes and short straights, Winton is a track that keeps the cars close together, but makes passing a challenge.
Finding the optimum strategy will therefore be critical, especially in Sunday's 200km race where all cars will need to make at least two pit stops.


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Have you ever wanted to close all of the pages in Safari all at once on your iPhone? Opening too many pages on your phone may slow down your device's performance. Closing all pages one by one by swiping them is still a quick process but you may find that annoying. To organize your pages and to start fresh, you may want to occasionally close all of your open pages at once. Note that there is no direct way to close all pages at once, as of now. But there is a trick to close all pages by using the Private Browsing mode. Here is how:
1.Open the Safari app
2.Tap the Tabs (or pages) icon in the lower-right corner, where you can see all of your open pages in Safari, including, if you have, your iCloud tabs and pages on your other devices.
3.Tap Private
4.Now you will be asked if you want to "Close All Pages?" Tap Close All. All pages will be closed but you will also start using the Private Browsing Mode.
5.To exit this Private mode, tap the Pages icon and then Private.
Note the steps described above will close all your open pages on your iPhone. But, obviously, it does not close your iCloud tabs and pages. Also note that the same method works if you want to close all open tabs in Safari on iPad.
Related: Safari Do Not Track
Obsessed with tech since the early arrival of A/UX on Apple, Sudz (SK) is responsible for the editorial direction of AppleToolBox. He is based out of Los Angeles, CA.
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In a former life, Sudz worked helping Fortune 100 companies with their technology and business transformation aspirations.


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Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day everyone! :)
We've had a few pretty uneventful days here in the Martin house. Isaiah spent a good portion of Friday recovering (which means he slept about 18 hours when all was said and done. He so takes after his mommy!) and cuddling with momma.
Yup, tummy time is going well. He finally finds cuddling with me to be a great place to completely relax and fall asleep. :) He's also been working those neck muscles.
The above happened on Saturday and I haven't been able to go a nap time without hitting play on this video. Holy cow, Isaiah is developing head control! Already! This is something we didn't expect for months (at least a year if I'm being honest).
Besides that awesomeness, Isaiah has been spending time in his Graco car seat/stroller. He still squirms and hates the buckles, but he loves rolling around the house in his stroller so that helps him deal with the straps. We're still slowly working on tightening those straps. It's just so scary, ya know, how tight you have to make them. It's just so tight on his fragile body! We know they need to be in case we'd have an accident (or even just if we stopped quickly while driving), but still, super nerve-wracking.
We're getting there. :) Isaiah is scheduled for surgery this week. (Talk about nerve-wracking) By the end of this week, Isaiah will have his ears cleaned out (although, if you watched the video above, it's pretty clear that he can hear) and a port put in. We'll definitely be updating on the blog from the hospital, so stay tuned! :)
Until then, I leave you with this adorable smile from this morning. :)