There is a pretty good movie trying to get out of the morass of "Aeon Flux." Put this stuff in the hands of the Wachowski brothers, say, and the results could be quite different. Instead, we get split seconds of flying limbs, breaking glass, and accompanying sound effects. Much of the action occurs in minimalist, open spaces that beg for some unbroken long shots that might convey the grace and athleticism implied by the above. "Aeon Flux"'s aesthetic is one of sleek costume, oddly-angled architecture, and nimble characters. The result is some serious spacial disorientation that takes over the film. To make matters worse, it's edited in a flurry of jump cuts that leave us completely lost. Kusama has made the baffling decision to film nearly all the action so close that we can rarely follow what's going on. The big problems of "Aeon Flux" are technical. There's room for much more examination of which the film doesn't take advantage, but the ideas are there, at least. Though occasionally muddled, the film's central conceit (of which I won't reveal more) contains some neat notions about the nature of human existence and survival. The Goodchilds might not be quite what they seem, and Aeon herself might have an unexpected history with them. Not surprisingly, things get complicated. It falls to Aeon to strap on some form-fitting, futuristic spandex get-ups to carry out the High Carrot's orders, which are of course some version of "destroy the regime." Having years earlier watched her sister get liquidated by the Goodchilds, she needs little convincing. Through some sort of biochemical virtual reality technology, the Monicans receive orders from their dear leader (Frances McDormand), a mystical priestess-type who appears to have been cross-bred with a carrot. The regime is occasionally mean to the citizenry, which is more than Aeon Flux (Charlize Theron) and her pals can stand. The latter are known as the Monicans, and far from being a cult of beret or tennis racket worshipers, they're into attempts to overthrow the former, called the Goodchild regime. There is a dictatorship, and there are rebels. Too bad director Karyn Kusama seems to have little clue how to execute it all. Though ultimately overwhelmed by its flaws, it at least has (sort of) an idea with which to toy around. Consider it an early Christmas gift from Hollywood, then, that "Aeon Flux" isn't nearly the affront to taste and decency one might expect, given the above. That many movies suck is no surprise, but when a studio itself admits as much ahead of time, the process of movie-going becomes a passion play of sorts. It's a bit unnerving when a studio declines to screen a film for the press before it goes into wide release. Trailers for the film show some of alternate scenes which could be from Kusama's director's cut, like Æon in different clothes after she wakes up. Kusama's original cut was about 30 minutes longer and it also had different score, composed by Johnny Klimek and Reinhold Heil, which was rejected by the producers and replaced with Graeme Revell's score while they were re-editing different versions of the film for test screenings. In the end, they decided to go with PG-13 rating so violence and nude scenes were cut, including an entire sex scene, although you can still see several quick shots of Theron's breasts in post-sex scene. Despite Kusama's objections, alternate scenes were filmed which for example showed more bloodier fights and bullet hits, and more nudity from Charlize Theron in several of her scenes. It's possible that this 71-minute version of the film was an R-rated version which some producers wanted. Huge parts of the plot were left out and even one character's sexuality of being gay was cut out by the studio. According to director Karyn Kusama, after finishing the movie, the studio fired her, re-cut the movie to a 71-minute long version that tested poorly and then asked her to edit the film again, but not back to her original vision.
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Likely the biggest perk for Photoshop is the easy integration with the RAW editor and organizer Adobe Lightroom, which is included in the subscription price when you sign up for the Photography Plan. Photoshop also has a more familiar interface for experienced editors, a plethora of tutorials, and plenty of plug-ins. Layers are more easily resized, and EXIF data can be edited, for starters. Photoshop, however, still has some perks over Affinity. Layers and masking are also a big part of Affinity. The two programs aren’t identical, but Affinity Photo still includes many of the more advanced tools, like photo merging for HDR composites, panoramas, and focus stacking. While Affinity Photo’s incremental updates are free, moving from version 1.0 to 2.0 will not be.Īs the newer program, Affinity Photo launched with a cleaner, more modern design - many users say that the program feels more like using a mobile app. The developers at Affinity Photo know that the program is competing directly with an industry-standard, so the company has worked to include all the major features that Photoshop is known for. That means Affinity users can pay once and be done, whereas Photoshop users will lose access to the program if they cancel their subscriptions - but they are also automatically kept up to date with the latest version without any additional upgrade fee. Right off the bat, however, there are clear differences between the programs - because while Photoshop costs $10 a month, Affinity Photo has a one-time fee of $50. Affinity Photo and Photoshop have a lot in common, including non-destructive layer editing and both RGB and CMYK color spaces. Anyone who keep the ability to see beauty never grow old" "Youth is happy because it has ability to see beauty. We gain something and we lose some.Įverytime I listen to this song, I can't help but to think about a quote from Franz Kafka. Whatever the result is, there will always be something we learn or get from it. But ofc, probably not everyone will fully succeed on fighting over it. But once we have passed that phase of life and reminisce it back, it indeed feel beautiful because we have successfully hang on while fight over it. Youth is always leaving a special impression, whether it is full of bitter phase or sweet one. But I think if I re-watched it again, I will like it. I don't really like to think when I watch something. It has a slow pace and I forgot what the movie told actually. And another honest confession, I don't like the movie. But tbh I never thought much that there was a beautiful meaning behind the word. I meant I watched In the Mood for Love ofc, as one of the movie that I should watch in one of my class, Introduction of Film Art. Remember the time when Rapmon ever explained the meaning behind Hwa Yang Yeon Hwa? Really, that was probably a moment of enlightenment for me. Dead leaves was talking about one person's effort to stay the way he/she is when everything around demand them to leave his/her childhood, youth to become more mature. Well, for the next part, I think I don't need to keep saying the same explanation. I used this quote as one of the opening chapter for Youth of Lily This part reminded me to a scene from my fan fiction. Buy gift cards with your points (1 cent per point).Use points for takeout and dining experiences with Chase Dining (1.25 cents per point).Cash in your points toward a statement credit or direct deposit to your bank account (1 cent per point).Redeem points for flights, hotels, rental cars, and more through the Chase Ultimate Rewards travel portal (1.25 cents per point). Again, you'll typically get the most value by transferring to partners and booking award travel, but other redemption options include: With the Sapphire Preferred Card, you earn Chase Ultimate Rewards® points, which transfer to 14 airline and hotel partners including United, British Airways, Southwest, and Hyatt.
Staying in CancunĬancun airport is around 30 minutes directly to central Cancun and the hotel zone. Many tour operators will take you out to where whale sharks have been sighted, and expert divers will take you into the water at intervals to swim with these magnificent creatures. Whale shark season is between June and September, so keep this in mind when choosing your travel dates if this trip is on your schedule. Swim with whale sharksĪ unique thing to do in the Caribbean waters off Cancun is to swim with the majestic whale sharks, the largest fish in the ocean. You can also try parasailing, jet skiing, and sea kayaking in Cancun. Enjoy relaxing snorkeling tours around beautiful reefs or perhaps go a bit further and take part in scuba diving tours. Try some water sportsĬancun is the place to be if you want to try adventurous water-related activities. Find the best vacation package deals for your next beach holiday with Ya Vas from Volaris. Further afield there is Xpu-Ha Beach in Riviera Maya and the beach at Akumal, famous for its sea turtles, is located around 95 km south of Cancun. Playa Delfines, or Dolphin Beach, is the most popular beach in the hotel zone, and the unique fishing boat beach of Puerto Morelos is nearby. One of the most popular things to do in Cancun is to enjoy the sandy beaches and take some time to relax. There are many different tours from Cancun that include a tour of Chichen Itza, so you can combine your trip with a visit to a cenote or nearby town. Learn about the Mayan way of life and admire the intricate carvings in the stone and the beautiful buildings across the ruined complex. Home to one of the wonders of the world, the El Castillo pyramid, it's no surprise that the ancient Mayan site of Chichen Itza in Yucatan is a popular day trip for tourists. Here are some of the top things to do during your vacation in Cancun. The great thing about Cancun is that you can choose to do as much or as little as you like, from spending all day by the pool sipping cocktails to going on a new adventure every day. Book cheap flights and hotel packages to Cancun with Ya Vas and find the best deals for your vacation. The area is also well known for delicious fresh seafood, fantastic nightlife, varied day trip options and lots of water sports. Cancun has warm weather year-round and gorgeous sandy beaches, so sun-seekers will be spoiled for choice. If you are looking for the perfect beach getaway, then Cancun, Mexico, has everything you need for a fun-filled but also relaxing vacation. PostgreSQL follows the RFC 4122 standards for UUIDs.The UUID data type is unique as compared to the serial data type.A universally unique identifier serves as an identifier used for generating a unique value within a database.By default, this extension is unavailable we need to create this after installation to use a UUID data type. The above command creates a UUID-OSSP extension if it does not exist in the database.The below example states that to create an extension of UUID-OSSP is as follows.ĬREATE EXTENSION IF NOT EXISTS "uuid-ossp".To use the UUID function, we need to create an extension of UUID-OSSP in PostgreSQL.How does UUID data type work in PostgreSQL? To use this function, we need to create an extension of UUID-OSSP in PostgreSQL. We can generate a UUID number by using this function. uuid_generate_v4 – This is defined as generating UUID numbers using only random numbers.uuid_generate_v1 – This is defined as a generated UUID number using a combination of the computer’s Mac address, the current timestamp, and any random number. We can select a value of uuid_generate_v1 and uuid_generate_v4 data type functions by using a select statement. Select – Select is used to select the UUID data type in PostgreSQL.Primary key – We have created a primary key on the UUID column while creating a new table, we can also create a primary key later in the column.Data type – We can define different data types for the different columns while creating a table.Create – Create a keyword used to create a new table using a UUID data type on the column. We can create a UUID data type on the column.
Unless I am mistaken Apple will be rolling out the final version of High Sierra OS in autumn 2017 and iFamily 32 bit will cease to work thereafter. Post by ateasdale » Sat 12:11 am Thanks Warwick. It's theĬlick here to hear what other users have to say about iFamily for Mac. Is iFamily already 64 bit, or is it still being worked on I remember there was a glitch in an earlier release of iFamily which attempted 64 bit. Minimum build is now macOS 10.13 High Sierra - Toolbar spelling corrected for 'Hierarchy' - Tabular HTML context diagram fixed for children output. I use mine all the time, and I really, really appreciate the focus on the individual and all of the features. /rebates/&252fifamily-for-mac-sierra. I just wanted to drop a note to say thank you for iFamily. If you like you can import a Gedcom file containing more than 100,000 people into the Demo version, or publish a full set of HTML web pages!Ĭlick Here to download the demo version. The Demo version of iFamily for Mac lasts for 10 days and the only function that is unavailable is Export to GEDCOM.
There was some discussion about the slight increase in Chinese military spending in the context of economic development. At a February panel hosted by the International Institute for Strategic Studies, New York Federal Reserve experts explored how constraints on the Chinese economy might affect Beijing’s international posture. Meanwhile in New York, an entirely different conversation is unfolding. For the nation’s capital, China has become an all-encompassing reason to expand the already expansive US military budget, explore deals with unsavory partners like Saudi Arabia and India, and engage in protectionist policies that are designed to deliberately exclude China from semiconductors and other advanced technologies. 1, seeping into discussions of seemingly every region and conflict in the world. In Washington’s panels and speeches, the China threat - especially toward Taiwan - has become priority No. “Our attention really needs to focus very clearly on this zero-sum structure of competition and changing that, rather than focusing on China.” How New York sees China “All they’re hearing are voices about how China is this terrible danger,” he told me. Jake Werner, a scholar at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft and author of a new report on these tensions, says that the US-China relationship has become so toxic that it’s gotten more and more difficult to have a substantive policy conversation. While there are downsides to a foreign policy dictated by Wall Street, trying to synthesize those concerns with Washington’s could help the US chart a safer path forward in a dangerous time. Gallagher and committee ranking member Raja Krishnamoorthi, a Democrat from Illinois, participated in a war game with financial leaders on how to deter a potential Taiwan war and how any conflict would affect the global economy.įor Stephen Roach, the former chief economist of Morgan Stanley and a symbol of New York’s view on Beijing, the entire premise of the war game represented a “one-sided campaign to stoke fear over China’s military intentions.” He has said that the committee is engaged in “mindless China bashing.” Many analysts disagree, however, and fear that the zero-sum logic obscures the actual threat at hand. But the conversation in Washington has come to assume that Xi Jinping is on a seemingly inevitable path to war. No one doubts that a scenario in which China were to invade neighboring Taiwan would be catastrophic for the region and the world. Under that view, China poses an imminent risk to the US and international stability, and both domestic and foreign policy need to be focused on countering Beijing’s global reach.Ĭontrast that to New York: As America and the world’s financial hub, Wall Street executives think first of the depth of economic connection between the US and China, the challenge of fully decoupling the American economy from the Chinese (or the milder version of that which is called derisking), and the fears that the decline of US power could lead to de-dollarization (that is, the US dollar no longer serving as the anchor of the global financial system). “Even those in the financial community who are less hawkish on China than I am, what they want, above all other things, is certainty, predictability, clarity.”Ī bipartisan consensus on China has emerged in Washington as one of the few policy arenas where there’s continuity between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. And that’s really why we’re here,” he said. “The median view on Wall Street on China is much different than the median, bipartisan view on China on Capitol Hill. That’s because New York and Washington see China rather differently.Ĭhairman Mike Gallagher, a Republican from Wisconsin, acknowledged the dissonance on Monday when speaking at the Council on Foreign Relations. But they came to New York this week to meet with Wall Street executives, foreign policy leaders, and journalists in what may at times have felt like a foreign country. Congress’s new China-focused committee hasn’t traveled to China yet. The Royals go the extra mile to accommodate food allergy families at Kauffman Stadium. Ticket Info: Purchase tickets online or contact Jenna Sain at to purchase more than 10 tickets Peanut-controlled seating area: Preparations for the game includes power washing the the seating section and removing items with peanut related ingredients in the area, with emergency responders nearby and “No Peanut Zone” signs. Ticket Info: Visit the Giants’ Peanut Allergy-Friendly Day page or email. For the most direct route to this section, enter through the Suite Lobby Entrance at 2nd and King. Level 336 will be designated the peanut-controlled section, and the team’s customer service agents said the area will be cleaned thoroughly before the game. The Giants take on the Pirates on Peanut Allergy-Friendly Day at AT&T Park. Upcoming Dates: All home games in June, July, August and September Before the gates open, the area is cleaned and checked for peanuts, but it doesn’t have a separate bathroom or concessions. The Oakland Athletics hit a home run with food allergy families when they became the first team in the major league to offer a peanut-controlled zone for all home games in 2018! No peanuts are allowed in Loge 3, the designated seating area, and signs alert other fans to respect this request. Ticket Info: Contact Britni Howze at or 32. This area features in-seat service, a full bar and new food and beverage options. For this game, Executive Club level seats will be reserved for fans with peanut allergies and their families. The Dodgers are hosting Peanut Allergy-Friendly Night on Saturday, July 30. There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks. This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition.Īn Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) allows the FDA to authorize unapproved medical products or unapproved uses of approved medical products to be used in a declared public health emergency when there are no adequate, approved, and available alternatives.Įxpanded Access is a potential pathway for a patient with a serious or immediately life-threatening disease or condition to gain access to an investigational medical product (drug, biologic, or medical device) for treatment outside of clinical trials when no comparable or satisfactory alternative therapy options are available.Īdequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).Īnimal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.Īnimal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks. Instead, it should be renamed something alluding to the progression of a sleep-breathing disorder.For ratings, users were asked how effective they found the medicine while considering positive/adverse effects and ease of use (1 = not effective, 10 = most effective).Īctivity is based on recent site visitor activity relative to other medications in the list. Since men don’t have periods, this is not an appropriate word. The word menopause literally means cessation of menses. So in a sense, the "male menopause" phenomenon does happen, but not for the reasons that you may think. The physiologic stress state that’s created also can lower one’s thyroid and testosterone levels, making it seem like he may have either hypothyroidism or low testosterone. Untreated obstructive sleep apnea can lead to depression, anxiety, weight gain, erectile dysfunction, memory problems, hypertension, glucose intolerance, going to the bathroom often, heart disease, heart attack and stroke. If you have more than 10 to 15 apneas every hour, then you may be diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea. If these obstructions last for more than 10 seconds, they are called apneas. So is a young man with a predisposed anatomy is slowly gaining weight, he may experience all the above "male menopause" symptoms. Inefficient sleep leads to an imbalance of the involuntary nervous system, leading to what are called "vasomotor" conditions, such as sweating, heart palpitations, and temperature fluctuations. However, if there’s anything that narrows the upper airway, either due to inflammation (allergies or a cold), or structurally (fat), the tongue collapses much easier and the person gets less efficient sleep due to multiple arousals. Most people compensate very well by sleeping only on their sides or stomachs. In most cases, they usually don’t like to sleep on their backs for this reason. Whenever someone with this anatomy starts to fall asleep, his tongue muscle starts to relax, and in deeper levels of sleep, it relaxes almost completely, leading to partial obstruction, and awakening. This is mainly due to smaller jaw structures and dental crowding. When examined with a thin flexible camera, the space behind their tongues is very narrow, about 2-3 mm wide. What I’ve noticed in all these young men is that they all have in common a relatively narrow upper airway. They generally occur in men in their 40s to 50s, thought to be due to slowly decreasing testosterone levels, along with other symptoms such as loss of sexual desire or functioning, depression, memory loss, or chronic fatigue.īut what if I told you that I see young men in their 20s coming in to see me with the same exact problems? What I’ve discovered is that it’s really not mainly a hormonal issue, but a problem with their breathing. It’s commonly known that women going through menopause experience hot flashes, night sweats, moods swings, irritability, insomnia and weight gain, but these same symptoms are known to occur in men as well. |
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