![]() My original “reviews” were part of my book 2013: Raising the Earth to the Next Dimension, which I was working on untitled. This compilation didn’t start as “Guide to Cinema” in 2009. Yet each was still worth living (or watching) at the time else why write Macbeth (or Hamlet and The Tempest)? Why go through the trouble of making a movie at all? Told by an Idiot, full of sound and fury, ![]() That struts and frets his hour upon the stage, Life’s but a walking shadow, a poor player This phenomenon extends to one’s life as a surrogate movie-the converse of reality, as Shakespeare noted in The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act V, Scene 5:Ĭreeps in this petty pace from day to day,Īnd all our yesterdays have lighted fools Sometimes a preview pulls the movie back from amnesia. When I view our Netflix rental history and click on titles I don’t recognize-the majority of them-even the descriptions don’t help me remember. That’s far too many “brief reincarnations” to sort. Before that, we watched VHS cassettes and went to movies. The Netflix list assembled by my wife Lindy Hough and me shows that we rented almost 1600 DVDs, starting with Alfred Hitchcock’s Spellbound on October 6, 2005. Till then they were stored in my “unconscious” mind per Sigmund Freud. The moment I read them, their entirety came back, even aspects I didn’t write about. When I rewrote my own teenage novel Salty and Sandy into New Moon more than thirty years later, I recovered important childhood events I had completely forgotten. Each falls out of context-lives or films-while some fuse with others in the memory. With no tag, they are gone for good.Įlsewhere I wrote: “All movies are brief reincarnations.” You live each fully when you watch it, then forget it in pieces (like a past life if we, in fact, have sequential lives like films). ![]() In some cases, I have even forgotten their titles. I don’t remember many older movies well enough to review them. My selection of films is weighted by the list’s beginning and evolution. It conveniently fits in your backpack, or a coaches bag to carry to each training session or game for easy mobility.This is a book of movie reviews and cinema discussions. We have developed the simple yet high quality clipboard, which allows for tactical tweaks to be made as and when you see fit. Not only does it feature a wipeable clipboard design with a dry erase finish, it includes a heavy-duty clip for notes at the top to keep all of your pregame preparations neatly organized and quickly at hand. Our Tactics Clipboard is a compact tactical clipboard that can be transported from the training ground to the dugout with ease. Manufactured to provide long-lasting performance game after game and season after season, the weatherproof coaching clipboard has been made from highly durable premium material in order to prevent bending and enhance the damage resistance of the tactical clipboard. Its easy-wipe design allows coaches to change and display new precise tactical drawings quickly without causing an unsightly blemish which makes it a perfect teaching tool for games, practices, or one-on-one training anywhere at anytime. Easily flip it over to create set plays or corner kick tactics when needed. This 9in x 16in coaches clipboard board is a double sided dry erase board and offers you to utilize the full field layout for formation and tactical strategy. ![]() It allows managers and coaches at all levels to dynamically make in-match changes. Take your coaching skills to the next level with this high quality soccer tactics clipboard! An essential piece of coaching equipment, our tactical clipboard is the perfect pitch side companion. LIGHTWEIGHT DOUBLE SIDED HANDHELD TACTICS CLIPBOARD
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Work you way towards the back of the elite zone and up the stairs. ![]() At the end you can slowly fall off and find the glyph. Use it as a bridge to go all the way to the Oasis Spontanea. Go the Aua Anuket point of interest and climb up on the structure. If you’re standing at the spirit shrine simply go down the stairs to find the glyph. There are many several mobs guarding the glyph. Drop down the side of the mountain and find the secret opening in the mountain. You need to go up top and to the right side. Use them as a stairway to get to the glyph.ĭo not go into the cave. Look down to see the ledges leading down. It is highly recommended that you complete the MSQ first and then proceed to colleting the additional glyphs you are lacking. PLEASE NOTE: Quite a few of the glyphs are locked behind the main story quest. You can reference the map above, and hover over the glyphs to see the names. The numbers below correlate with the numbers listed in your journal in game. Glyph Chart by Name and Notes on How to Find Them Locations of the Brimstone Sands Ancient Glyphs Video of Locations Below are the locations of all the glyphs in Brimstone Sands. You can obtain them anytime you find one. There are several other quests throughout the zone that will lead you to some of the glyphs as well. Here you will collect your first glyph and open your first chest. It will take you a point of interest called Satet. This quest will give you some back story on the glyphs and why you are collecting them. The quest is titled “The Ancient Glyphs,” and can be picked up from the NPC William Heron. There is a side quest you can pick up in Brimstone Sands that will get you started on your journey to collecting the glyphs. You can see the portals marked by icons on your map that have a hollow circle in the middle. ![]() They act as fast travel points, but will send you to a specific destination versus you being able to pick your destination. When you interact with one you can teleport to another location within the zone. There are portals scattered throughout the zone. These chests act just like other elite chests in the game. You only have to acquire the glyph one time and you will own it forever, and will be able to permanently access chests and portals that require the glyphs. You will be able to see if you can interact with a chest if the glyph on the front of the chest is glowing blue. If you have not acquired the glyph that matches up with the marking on the chest or the portal then you will not be able to interact with them. You can see which glyphs you have acquired, and how many you have left to find.Īcquiring these glyphs are necessary in order to loot the elite chests found in the area, and to open up certain portals in the zone. From there, find Tales of Brimstone Sands and navigate to the chapter titled “The Ancient Glyphs. There are a total of 26 glyphs, and you can see all of them by pressing the default key of “J” and navigating to documents. The ancient glyphs are items that are scattered all over Brimstone Sands. What are the Brimstone Sands Ancient Glyphs ![]() Web dallas cowboys stats and statistics for the 1996 nfl season, including rushing, passing, receiving, kickoff returns, punt returns. National football league ( nfl) team record: Dallas cowboys roster for the 1996 nfl season. Web the 1996 dallas cowboys roster for the nfl regular season and playoffs. National football league ( nfl) team record: Web the 1996 dallas cowboys, coached by barry switzer, lost the division championship after finishing the nfl regular season in 1st. ![]() 63 Gennaro DiNapoli G/C (IR) File:Injury icon 2.5 Dallas Cowboys players who won't return in 2023. ![]() ![]()
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![]() I personally keep track of how much goes into each “envelope” (we don’t separate them out in the bank account, just in my Excel spreadsheet), so I know how much we have to spend in each “envelope.” High Yield Savings Accounts Twice a month, we make a deposit into the savings account for the full amount that we would otherwise be putting into cash envelopes. That’s why I decided to simply make the savings account in our home bank into an “envelopes” account. I would then have to take the cash out of the envelope, deposit it back in the bank, and then pay the credit card with that money. That’s because we would often forget to take the cash with us when we went out, which meant we would use our credit card to pay. However, after several years of dutifully filling envelopes with cash, my husband and I found that we were causing ourselves–and by that I mean me–more work. It got us in the habit of setting money aside with each paycheck for regular and irregular expenses. When we first got married, Dave Ramsey’s cash envelopes helped us tame our finances and end many of our money arguments. This portion of our budgeting system hearkens back to when we used to follow the Dave Ramsey cash envelope system. Whenever I receive a paycheck, I enter it into our spreadsheet. Some of my clients pay on the first of the month, some pay on the 15th, and some pay upon receipt of my work. Income 2, which is my freelancing income, tends to be much more variable and will often come throughout the month. I include that FSA reimbursement as part of my husband’s income each month. Sometimes the FSA money comes in within the same week as my husband’s paycheck, as it did in August, and sometimes it comes the following week. We receive a (very) partial reimbursement for his pre-school fees twice a month from our FSA. We also set money aside in a Flexible Spending Account to help pay for our four-year-old son’s preschool care. When his paycheck clears, I type in the amount in the corresponding week. My husband (Income 1) gets paid on the 1st and 15th of the month. This is the simplest part of filling out our spreadsheet. Now let’s take a look at each individual component of my tracking: Household Income After a few months of this habit, we had to decide whether to scale back our dining out spending, or increase that budget–or both. Between getting lunches at work, going out to dinner together for dates or as a family, or getting pizza or takeout on evenings when neither of us feel like cooking, we have a tendency to blow through our dining out budget every month. We use this monthly check-in to make sure we are on the same page and to increase or decrease any spending categories that might need it.įor instance, we tend to overspend in the dining out category every month. With the help of my husband, who uses Excel a great deal for work, I have set up the following spreadsheet to track our family’s income, savings, investments, and expenses:ĭuring the first week of each month, I print off the previous month’s page so that my husband and I can look over and discuss our finances. ![]() So without further ado, here is a breakdown of the system I use.Įditor’s note: even with all of the cool budgeting tools available today, the vast majority of my Masters of Money guests use(d) some type of modified Excel spreadsheet to track expenses or budget ( just like I did). ![]() I mentioned to PT on our podcast conversation that I have an Excel spreadsheet that I use to keep tabs on every penny that passes through our family’s coffers, and he suggested I explain my system. So, it should come as no surprise that the detail-oriented piggy-bank counter has grown up to use a pretty complex system for keeping track of my household budget. ![]() As a small child, I used to empty my piggy bank, count everything that was inside, and put it all back in, feeling pretty good about my net worth as an 8-year-old. ![]() The Branch Davidians (also known as "The Branch") were a religious group that originated in 1955 from a schism in the Shepherd's Rod (Davidians) following the death of the Shepherd's Rod founder Victor Houteff. Main articles: Davidian Seventh-day Adventist, Mount Carmel Center, Branch Davidians, and David Koresh The Waco siege was cited by Timothy McVeigh as the main reason for his and Terry Nichols's plan to execute the Oklahoma City bombing exactly two years later, on April 19, 1995, as well as the modern-day American militia movement and a rise in opposition to firearm regulation. Critics contend that live rounds were indeed fired by law enforcement, and suggest that a combination of gunshots and flammable tear gas was the true cause of the fire. The FBI contends that none of their agents fired any live rounds on the day of the fire. Department of Justice reports from October 1993 and July 2000 conclude that although incendiary tear gas canisters were used by the FBI, the Branch Davidians had started the fire, citing evidence from audio surveillance recordings of very specific discussions between Koresh and others about pouring more fuel on piles of hay as the fires started, and from aerial footage showing at least three simultaneous ignition points at different locations in the building complex. The events of the siege and attack, particularly the origin of the fire, are disputed by various sources. In total, the 51-day siege resulted in the deaths of four federal agents and 82 Branch Davidians, 28 of whom were children. The fire and the reaction to the final attack within the group resulted in the deaths of 76 Branch Davidians, including 25 children and David Koresh. Shortly thereafter, the Mount Carmel Center became engulfed in flames. Upon the ATF's entering of the property and failure to execute the search warrant, a siege was initiated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), during which negotiations between the parties attempted to reach a compromise.Īfter 51 days, on April 19, 1993, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) launched a tear gas attack in an attempt to force the Branch Davidians out of the compound's buildings. Thus, the group's members were fully armed and prepared an intense gunfight erupted, resulting in the deaths of four ATF agents and six Branch Davidians. Postal Service mail carrier who was coincidentally Koresh's brother-in-law. Any advantage of surprise was lost when a KWTX-TV reporter who had been tipped off about the raid asked for directions from a U.S. The ATF had planned a sudden daylight raid of the ranch in order to serve these warrants. ![]() ![]() ![]() Suspecting the group of stockpiling illegal weapons, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) obtained a search warrant for the compound and arrest warrants for Koresh and several of the group's members. The Branch Davidians, led by David Koresh, were headquartered at Mount Carmel Center ranch in unincorporated McLennan County, Texas, 13 miles (21 kilometers) northeast of Waco. federal government and Texas state law enforcement officials of a compound belonging to the religious cult known as the Branch Davidians between February 28 and April 19, 1993. The Waco siege, also known as the Waco massacre, was the siege by U.S. ![]() Whether you consider yourself to be an expert or you’re just looking to enjoy a quick game, our collection of free card games online is the place to be, no card shuffling, 52-card pickup, or removing jokers required. Aggressive players can try Shooting the Moon, where they score all 26 points and then dump them across to everyone else on the table. And thanks to our fully online version, you can play cards online any time, anywhere - no need to download an app to your mobile device! Hearts is a 4-player card game where players try to score as few points as possible by not winning tricks with the Queen of Spades or any Hearts thrown on them. Play your favorite card game online or challenge yourself to something new! We have a variety of free card games in every category so you can choose based on your playing style and skill level. For people who love testing their skills, you can now play online for free from the comfort of your home. ![]() You’ll find a number of free card games that are both fun and challenging. Once a deck of cards is ready to be retired (in Las Vegas a deck of cards is used for no more than 12 hours before being retired and taken out of circulation) the casino will either punch a hole through the cards or cut off a corner to also help prevent cheating. It also doesn't hurt that plastic playing cards last longer than their paper counterparts. Most casinos around the world use plastic playing cards not for cost savings purposes, but rather to prevent cheating given that they are much more difficult to crease than paper-based playing cards.We didn't spend the time calculating this, but according to credible resources there are actually more ways to shuffle a standard 52 deck of cards than there are atoms that make up the planet. ![]() All other suits contain 4 cards per deck. The joker, on the other hand, is a much more modern American invention and is the only card suit with two cards.
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For most commercial tenants, the total amount you’ll need to come up with will range from $3,000 to $30,000, and that’s just to get the keys.īusiness Licensing and Permits. The amount of money you’ll need to come up with may vary slightly depending on where you live, and some brokers or landlords describe these costs differently some may refer to “first, last, and security,” while others may ask for the first month’s rent plus a security deposit equal to one or two month’s rent, which is refundable at the end of your lease term, provided the space is undamaged. Plates break, silverware gets thrown away, and table linens get soiled these are all technically one-time costs needed for getting the doors open, but which may come up again at some point in the future.įirst/Last Month’s Rent and Security Deposit. Obviously, there are some caveats here for example, spending 10k on a commercial kitchen range may seem like a one time cost, but as the years wear on, it may need to be replaced. These costs represent one-time expenses that you’ll need to expect to pay when you’re getting started, which may not necessarily arise again in the life of your business. ![]() Let’s begin by organizing our expenses into two main categories: One-time costs, and recurring or ongoing expenses. If you simply want to download the cost analysis spreadsheet so you can get busy figuring your own numbers, you can jump straight to that section below. I’ve added details about the main costs associated with opening an ma-and-pa restaurant below, including the wildly variable costs to consider. But you’re probably here to estimate the cost of opening your own restaurant, not read my personal story. But things like a new coat of paint, you can probably figure out on your own.Īhh. You’ll need to hire out some aspects like plumbing and electrical to the professionals. One of the biggest expenses can is contracting out paid labor. To reduce startup costs, you’ll want beg for help from friends and family too. I called in literally every favor I could to help get my external sign made, painting walls, and getting door resized. I should point out that I put in more than a fair share of sweat equity to get this business off the ground. I live in a coastal town that is extremely busy in the summer months due to tourism, but only locals during the long winters. ![]() The rents here are also extremely low too. I live in a tiny fishing village in coastal Maine and found a location that was pretty turnkey. ![]() You probably won’t be able to open a business for that small of an investment. ![]() Except for a few models travelling to Paris or New York, travelling was relatively unheard of for a model. In Germany, agents were not allowed to work for a percentage of a person's earnings, so they referred to themselves as secretaries. For the most part, models were responsible for their own billing. Throughout Europe, secretarial services acted as models' agents charging them weekly rates for their messages and bookings. In the 1960s, the modelling world established modelling agencies. The 1960s and the beginning of the industry Models on runway at a fashion show In 1946, Ford Models was established by Eileen and Gerard Ford in New York, making it one of the oldest model agencies in the world. Wilhelmina Cooper's measurements were 38"-24"-36" whereas Chanel Iman's measurements are 32"-23"-33". However, these models were unknown outside the fashion community. Dorothea Church was among the first black models in the industry to gain recognition in Paris. One of the most popular models during the 1940s was Jinx Falkenburg, who was paid $25 per hour, a large sum at the time through the 1950s, Wilhelmina Cooper, Jean Patchett, Dovima, Dorian Leigh, Suzy Parker, Evelyn Tripp and Carmen Dell'Orefice also dominated fashion. During the 1940s and 1950s, Graziani was the most photographed woman in France and the undisputed queen of couture, while Fonssagrives appeared on over 200 Vogue covers her name recognition led to the importance of Vogue in shaping the careers of fashion models. Models remained fairly anonymous, and relatively poorly paid, until the late 1940s, when the world's first three supermodels, Barbara Goalen, Bettina Graziani and Lisa Fonssagrives began commanding very large sums. The modeling profession expanded to photo modeling with the development of fashion photography. There were no standard physical measurement requirements for a model, and most designers would use women of varying sizes to demonstrate variety in their designs. ![]() Eventually, this became common practice for Parisian fashion houses. The term " house model" was coined to describe this type of work. Modelling as a profession was first established in 1853 by Charles Frederick Worth, the "father of haute couture", when he asked his wife, Marie Vernet Worth, to model the clothes he designed. In 14th-century Europe, fashion had been displayed in miniature form to (often royal) clients by fashion dolls, before the clothes were made in human size. History of fashion modelling Early years ![]() Fashion modelling is sometimes featured in reality TV shows ( America's Next Top Model).Ĭelebrities, including actors, singers, sports personalities and reality TV stars, frequently participate in modelling contests, assignments, and contracts in addition to their regular work. Models are featured in various media formats, including books, magazines, films, newspapers, the Internet, and television. Types of modelling include: fine art, fashion, glamour, fitness, and body-part promotional modelling. Personal opinions are normally not expressed, and a model's reputation and image are considered critical. Modelling ("modeling" in American English) is considered to be different from other types of public performance, such as acting or dancing thus, appearing in a film or a play is not generally considered to be "modelling". For other uses, see Model (disambiguation).Ī female model posing on a typical studio shooting setĪ model is a person with a role either to display commercial products (notably fashion clothing in fashion shows) or to serve as an artist's model or to pose for photography. This article is about the role a person may take as a model. |
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